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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.
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Daily Star and FemaleFirst
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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The Blast, UPROXX, The US Sun, Daily Mail, Bossip, The Mirror, complex, Page Six, Hollywood Life, Just Jared, VIBE.com, The Hollywood Gossip, New York Daily News and Extra
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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.
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E! Online, New York Post, The Messenger and Just Jared
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.
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Us Weekly, People, TMZ.com, Vanity Fair, Variety, Hollywood Life, New York Post, VIBE.com, The Wrap, TVLine, Extra, Billboard, The Messenger, Deadline, FemaleFirst and Rolling Stone
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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Marie Claire, Perez Hilton, Us Weekly, Decider, New York Post, The A.V. Club, Cosmopolitan, E! Online, Hollywood Life, Metro and Just Jared
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Adam McKay Eyes Climate Change Project For His Next Directing Job — EXCLUSIVE: Adam McKay, who has been outspoken about the threat of global warming, is deciding to make his next directorial project a climate-related one. Insiders add that with that project now getting all of McKay's attention …
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Daily Mail, The US Sun, UPROXX, Collider, The Hollywood Reporter, ComingSoon.net and The A.V. Club
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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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The Messenger, Metro, FemaleFirst, Daily Mail, Perez Hilton, Us Weekly, New York Post, Just Jared and Extra
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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 …
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Hollywood Life, Pajiba, The Messenger, New York Post, The Blast and Oh No They Didn't!
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.
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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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Page Six, Just Jared, Hollywood Life and NBC 7 San Diego
David Canfield / Vanity Fair:
Nicolas Cage Is Almost Done Making Films: ‘I May Have Three or Four More Movies Left in Me’ — In conversation with Vanity Fair, the Oscar winner reveals why he's nearing the end of his big-screen career—and what he hopes to do next. — Lately, Nicolas Cage has been pursuing a performance style …
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RTÉ, The Mirror, Daily Mail, People, Metro, UPROXX, The Hollywood Reporter and The Messenger
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Mike Ryan / UPROXX:
Nicolas Cage On ‘Dream Scenario’ And Why He's Ready To Quit Making Movies: ‘Adios’
Nicolas Cage On ‘Dream Scenario’ And Why He's Ready To Quit Making Movies: ‘Adios’
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Us Weekly, The A.V. Club, Variety, Deadline and IndieWire
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 …
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UPROXX, Variety, Rolling Stone, Daily Mail, People, New York Post, Deadline, Stereogum, TMZ.com, Just Jared and The Messenger
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Kim Kardashian Re-Teams With Ryan Murphy, Will Star In Hulu Legal Drama Series From ‘AHS’ EP — Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV — ‘Virgin River’ Star Alexandra Breckenridge On Christmas Special's Big Cliffhanger, Ice Skating On Plastic & Her Hopes For Mel & Jack In Season 6