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11:05 AM ET, December 4, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Michael B. Jordan Crashes His Ferrari into a Parked Kia in Hollywood  —  MICHAEL B. JORDAN CRASHES FERRARI INTO PARKED KIA IN HOLLYWOOD  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1.6K … Michael B. Jordan had a bad encounter Saturday night ... with a Kia, which is now worse for wear after MBJ veered into it.
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Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Michael B. Jordan crashes Ferrari into parked car in Hollywood  —  Michael B. Jordan crashed his Ferrari into a parked Kia in Hollywood, Calif., Saturday night, Page Six can confirm.  —  A spokesperson for the LAPD told us that the incident occurred at 11:34 p.m. on a busy section …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Anthony Breznican / Vanity Fair:
Robert Downey Jr.'s Third Act: “He's Lived a Complicated Life.  He Understands the Stakes”  —  Following an Oscar-worthy turn in Oppenheimer, Downey's inner circle size up the man and his considerable legacy.  —  “Okay, last question...”  —  That's usually the very first thing Robert Downey Jr …
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Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man Won't Return to Marvel Films, Feige Says  —  Robert Downey Jr.'s time in the MCU has come and gone — 'cause the head honcho of the studio just confirmed his character is dead-dead and ain't coming back ... period.  —  The actor was profiled in a new Vanity Fair piece …
Discussion: Pajiba
Daniel Ek / Spotify:
An Update on December 2023 Organizational Changes  —  Earlier today, CEO Daniel Ek shared the following note about the company's organizational changes with all Spotify employees.  —  Team,  —  Over the last two years, we've put significant emphasis on building Spotify into a truly great …
Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Why has Meghan never really taken to Kate?  —  The Princess of Wales has been named by the BBC in a racism row, deepening the rift between the royal wives  —  It was the first, and only, joint royal engagement between the Dukes and Duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge, as William and Kate were then known - and it didn't go well.
Sophie Schillaci / Entertainment Tonight:
Julia Roberts Addresses Ex Matthew Perry's Death and Reflects on ‘Friends’ Cameo (Exclusive)  —  Matthew Perry and ‘Friends’: Why Julia Roberts Was ‘Nervous’ Before Guest Role (Flashback)  —  'Wicked's Cynthia Erivo on Ariana Grande and What She's Most Excited For Fans to See in the Film
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Billie Eilish Opens Up About Coming Out: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'  —  The “What Was I Made For?” singer shared in November that she's attracted to women  —  Billie Eilish is revealing more about comments she made in a recent magazine interview.
Discussion: The Mirror and TMZ.com
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Jaden Thompson / Variety:
Billie Eilish on Coming Out: 'I Didn't Realize People Didn't Know'
Julia Moore / People:
Selena Gomez Joins Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham at the Academy Gala to Celebrate Friendship ‘Anniversary’  —  The trio jokingly refer to themselves as a “throuple” during the stylish red carpet event  —  Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz and Selena Gomez are celebrating their tight bond.
Discussion: Marie Claire, Glamour and The Mirror
Lainey Gossip:
Oprah stuns in purple sequins at the Academy Museum Gala as she campaigns for The Color Purple  —  Dear Gossips, Well it's crunch time now.  About two weeks to go before Hollywood wraps it up for the year and everything slows down for the holidays and there's so much to make up for after the strike …
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Returns to No. 1 on Billboard 200  —  Taylor Swift's 1989 (Taylor's Version) returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated Dec. 9), as the set rises 2-1 for its third total week atop the tally.  The album debuted at No. 1 on the Nov. 11-dated chart …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Julie Jordan / People:
Kaley Cuoco Says Wearing Faux Bangs to 2013 SAG Awards 'Was the Worst Thing I've Ever Done' (Exclusive)  —  The actress, who just launched her Oh Norman! dog-product line and stars in the new Prime Video film ‘Role Play,’ spoke to PEOPLE for One Last Thing  —  Kaley Cuoco doesn't hesitate …
Discussion: Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Kimora Lee Simmons escapes house fire  —  Kimora Lee Simmons has thanked emergency services for saving her life after a fire broke out at her home in Los Angeles over the weekend (02-03.12.23)  —  Kimora Lee Simmons is lucky to be alive after escaping a terrifying house fire.
 
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Angel Reese Explains 4-Game LSU Absence, Was Mental Health Break, Happy To Be Back
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Ryan Reynolds and Travis Kelce Are the New Blake Lively, Taylor Swift in Funny Meme
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Gerry Turner and New Fiancée Chose to Wed in January Because ‘In Your 70s, the Clock Ticks Faster’ (Exclusive)
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Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

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