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3:40 PM ET, December 5, 2023

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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.
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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.
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.
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
When Barbie Meets Oppenheimer: Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy Discuss Their Blockbuster Hits in Epic ‘Barbenheimer’ Conversation … On July 21, 2023, their two movies came out, and instead of cannibalizing one another during a time when box office receipts were sluggish …
Page Six:
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' exes Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are dating  —  This is the happy ending we didn't see coming.  —  The ex-spouses of scandalous news couple T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach have gotten closer, Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  Marilee Fiebig and Andrew Shue are dating, according to multiple sources.
Sophie Schillaci / Entertainment Tonight:
Reba McEntire Reveals If She's Engaged After Wearing Ring on That Finger During ‘The Voice’ Taping (Exclusive)  —  'The Voice's Reba McEntire Shares Update on Tom Nitti After His Unexpected Exit (Exclusive)  —  'RHOSLC's Meredith Marks on Her Palm Springs Possession and Where the Cast Stands After Reunion
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, People and Daily Mail
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Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:   Reba McEntire, 68, addresses sparkling ring on THAT finger - amid romance with CSI: Miami star Rex Linn, 67
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.
The Mirror:
Denny Laine who co-wrote Wings' Mull of Kintyre and co-founded Moody Blues dies aged 79  —  Denny Laine, who co-wrote Wings' Mull of Kintyre and co-founded Moody Blues, has sadly died at the age of 79 after a lengthy health battle  —  Denny Laine, the lead singer of the Moody Blues …
Dave Quinn / People:
Alexis Bellino Dating John Janssen, Shannon Beador's Ex, amid Rumored RHOC Return (Exclusive)  —  The couple have formed “a natural connection,” an insider close to the pair tells PEOPLE  —  Alexis Bellino has a new romance in her life, and it's someone who will be familiar to Real Housewives of Orange County viewers.
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 …
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 …
Alex Ross / People:
Nicky Jam Lost 110 Lbs.  After Gastric Bypass Surgery: 'People Say This Is the Easy Way — They're Wrong' (Exclusive)  —  The reggaeton star opens up to PEOPLE about his nearly lifelong struggle with his weight, mental health and sobriety  —  Nicky Jam is opening up about his transformational health journey.
Discussion: Billboard
Amelia Wynne / Daily Mail:
Bob Marley: One Love new trailer: Kingsley Ben-Adir plays the reggae legend as teaser depicts dramatic assassination attempt amid his fight to overcome adversity in Jamaica  —  Bob Marley: One Love's new trailer was released on Tuesday giving a glimpse at what viewers can expect from the upcoming biopic.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong'o appear to CONFIRM romance rumors on outing (with her cat in tow!) as they're pictured AGAIN - two months after their splits from Jodie Turner Smith and Selema Masekela  —  Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong'o appeared to confirm romance rumors as the pair …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Susan Sarandon dropped from film project after anti-Jewish rant  —  Susan Sarandon's career has suffered another blow.  —  A production company recently decided they no longer want to work with the Oscar winner following her scandalous anti-Jewish rant, Page Six has exclusively learned.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Ozzy Osbourne says tobacco is the ‘most addictive thing’ he has ever consumed - after admitting he's got ‘at best 10 years left’  —  Ozzy Osbourne has maintained that tobacco is the ‘most addictive thing’ he has ever consumed.  —  The Black Sabbath rocker, 75, opened up about his experience …
Discussion: People and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Former Mr. Universe Champion Shaun Davis Dead At 57  —  SHAUN DAVIS FORMER MR. UNIVERSE DEAD AT 57  —  Tragedy has again struck the bodybuilding world ... former Mr. Universe, Shaun ‘Dinosaur’ Davis, has passed away at the age of 57.  —  The cause of death is unknown at this time.
Discussion: The Sun and Suggest
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 …
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Ryan Seacrest Details Budding Bond With Vanna White Ahead of Wheel of Fortune Takeover  —  Ryan Seacrest gave insight into working with Vanna White ahead of his taking over Wheel of Fortune hosting duties from Pat Sajak in an exclusive interview with E! News.  —  Ryan Seacrest is ready to step up to the wheel.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Cosmopolitan and ABC7
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: E! Online, Us Weekly, TMZ.com and The Sun
 
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Paige Gawley / Entertainment Tonight:
'Grey's Anatomy' Star Debbie Allen Teases ‘Hot’ and ‘Unpredictable’ Season 20 (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared and TVLine
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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Billboard:
New Old-Fashioned No. 1: Brenda Lee's ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree' Tops Hot 100, 65 Years After Its Release
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
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Ashanti Is Pregnant, Expecting Her 1st Baby With Boyfriend Nelly (Exclusive)
Marc Malkin / Variety:
‘Kissing Booth’ Star Joey King Reacts to Jacob Elordi's Criticism of Franchise: 'It's Unfortunate Anyone Would Feel That Way'
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

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

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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