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1:25 PM ET, December 5, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Dad Jamie Had Leg Amputated  —  Britney Spears' dad, Jamie Spears, had his leg amputated a month ago, TMZ has learned, and we're told there is hope for a father/daughter reconciliation.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ, Jamie had a massive infection in one of his legs that landed him in a hospital for weeks.
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Page Six:
Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie, has leg amputated after ‘terrible infection’  —  Britney Spears' estranged father, Jamie Spears, had his leg amputated last month, a source in the pop star's hometown of Kentwood, La., tells Page Six.  —  “He had a knee replacement and got a terrible infection from it,” our insider shares.
Elisa Lipsky-Karasz / Wall Street Journal:
Angelina Jolie Is Rebuilding Her Life  —  After years of healing, the actress is starting a new fashion venture and paring back her Hollywood presence: 'I wouldn't be an actress today'  —  ANGELINA JOLIE has found her voice.  But first, she says, she lost it.
Alex Cramer / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance Since Experiencing Medical Issue: “I Saw the Tunnel, I Didn't See the Light”  —  The star received a surprise award at a Critics Choice event on Monday, saying that “I wouldn't wish what I went though on my worst enemy” after going through a medical issue earlier this year.
Charna Flam / People:
Suzanne Somers' Husband Reveals Why She Was Laid to Rest Wearing Timberland Boots  —  Alan Hamel and Somers' routine “always included hiking to the top of one of the mountains”  —  Suzanne Somers' husband, Alan Hamel, shares that the Three's Company star was laid to rest in a pair of unexpected shoes.
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Ashanti Is Pregnant, Expecting Her 1st Baby With Boyfriend Nelly (Exclusive)  —  Ashanti is pregnant with her first child after rekindling her romance with Nelly earlier this year, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  “Nelly and Ashanti are welcoming their first baby together,” a source exclusively tells Us.
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TMZ.com:
Ashanti Reportedly Pregnant with Nelly's Baby
TMZ.com:
T.J. Houshmandzadeh Files For Restraining Order From Fan Who He Says Took His Name  —  T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH FILES FOR TRO FROM WOMAN ... You Took My Name!!! … T.J. Houshmandzadeh says a woman is so obsessed with him, she changed her last name to “Houshmandzadeh” in an effort to get closer to him …
Discussion: New York Post and Deadspin
Alix Breeden / Page Six:
See Sebastian Stan transform into Donald Trump for upcoming film ‘The Apprentice’  —  He's hired!  Sebastian Stan transformed into Donald Trump on set of the upcoming film “The Apprentice.”  —  In photos exclusively obtained by Page Six, the actor rocked the 45th president's wispy …
Jeff Nelson / People:
The Reign of Taylor Swift!  The Pop Superstar Tops PEOPLE's 2023 Most Intriguing People of the Year List  —  The global phenomenon electrified stadiums and ruled the charts.  After her biggest year yet, friends say she's still “just getting started”  —  Taylor Swift is on top of the world …
Discussion: Daily Mail, FemaleFirst and Page Six
TODAY.com:
Julia Roberts gushes about her family's ‘anchor,’ Danny Moder, in rare comments about her husband  —  “He's just really our anchor and our person,” Roberts said of her husband of 21 years.  —  Julia Roberts has starred in a lot of rom-coms throughout her career, but it seems her greatest love story has been her own.
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Just Jared:   Netflix & Adam McKay Cancel ‘Average Height, Average Build’ for a Surprising Reason, Movie Was Set to Star Robert Pattinson, Amy Adams & More
Marc Malkin / Variety:
‘Kissing Booth’ Star Joey King Reacts to Jacob Elordi's Criticism of Franchise: 'It's Unfortunate Anyone Would Feel That Way'  —  The actress also teases a possible fourth installment of the romantic comedy  —  Joey King is speaking out about her “Kissing Booth” co-star Jacob Elordi's criticism of their hit Netflix rom-com franchise.
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Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:   Joey King claps back at ex-boyfriend Jacob Elordi for calling their Kissing Booth trilogy ‘ridiculous’
Douglas Montero / RADAR:
‘General Hospital’ Actor Billy Miller's Cause of Death Revealed, Soap Star Left Behind Notes at Scene Where He Died: Autopsy Report  —  General Hospital star Billy Miller took his own life after struggling with bipolar depression for years, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:   Soap star Billy Miller's death ruled a suicide by ‘shotgun wound’
Marisa Sullivan / People:
Serena Williams Says She's Been Putting Breast Milk on Her Face to Help Treat Sunburn: ‘It Worked!’  —  The tennis legend and new mom of two shared a post with fans detailing her at-home experiment with her leftover breast milk  —  Serena Williams is exploring the benefits of breast milk.
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and The Sun
Billboard:
New Old-Fashioned No. 1: Brenda Lee's ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree' Tops Hot 100, 65 Years After Its Release  —  Lee leads for the first time since 1960, with only the third holiday No. 1 in the chart's history.  —  Brenda Lee dances merrily to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart …
Jason Sheeler / People:
How Mariah Carey Is Winning Christmas Again: Prayer, Baths, Writing New Music and ‘Not Reading Anything About Me’ (Exclusive)  —  The icon is back in the holiday spirit and bringing it on a nationwide tour: “Last year wasn't my most fun version of Christmas ever, so ... come hell or high water, we're going to have fun!”
Discussion: HELLO!, Daily Mail and Billboard
 
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Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Shawn Mendes' girlfriend Charlie Travers moves her belongings into pop singer's $4.6M LA home
Discussion: The Sun and Hollywood Life
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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

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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