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2:05 PM ET, December 6, 2023

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Sam Lansky / TIME:
Person of the Year  —  Taylor Swift  —  Taylor Swift is telling me a story, and when Taylor Swift tells you a story, you listen, because you know it's going to be good—not only because she's had an extraordinary life, but because she's an extraordinary storyteller.
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Sam Jacobs / TIME:
Taylor Swift  —  Since 1927, TIME has chosen a Person of the Year, the editors' assessment of the individual who most shaped the headlines over the previous 12 months, for better or for worse.  —  As a tradition, Person of the Year springs from the Great Man Theory of history …
Jeff Nelson / People:
The Reign of Taylor Swift! The Pop Superstar Tops PEOPLE's 2023 Most Intriguing People of the Year List
Chris Morris / Variety:
Norman Lear, TV Legend, Dies at 101  —  Writer-producer-developer Norman Lear, who revolutionized American comedy with such daring, immensely popular early-'70s sitcoms as “All in the Family” and “Sanford and Son,” died on Tuesday.  He was 101.  —  Lear's publicist confirmed to Variety …
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Richard Severo / New York Times:
Norman Lear, Whose Comedies Changed the Face of TV, Is Dead at 101  —  As the producer of “All in the Family” and many other shows, Mr. Lear showed that it was possible to be topical, funny and immensely popular.  —  Norman Lear, the television writer and producer who introduced political …
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of gang-raping 17-year-old schoolgirl in 4th sex assault claim  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs has been accused of gang-raping and sex-trafficking a 17-year-old schoolgirl when she was in the 11th grade, according to a new court filing seen by Page Six.
Page Six:
Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' exes Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are dating after bonding over traumatic cheating experience  —  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.
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Rip / TMZ.com:
‘Extreme Weight Loss’ Star Brandi Mallory Died of Complications from Obesity  —  ‘EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS’ STAR BRANDI MALLORY CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Obesity Complications  —  REMEMBERING BRANDI MALLORY  —  Brandi Mallory died from complications due to obesity — this according to her official autopsy report.
Stephanie Petit / People:
Meghan Markle Steps Out in Santa Barbara amid Royal Book Controversy Wearing Bracelet from King Charles  —  Prince Harry and Meghan have not commented since the release of the book ‘Endgame,’ which has caused controversy for the royal family  —  Meghan Markle is out and about wearing a special accessory.
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People:
Shannen Doherty Reveals She Had Brain Surgery After Discovering Her Husband Had Cheated  —  The actress opened up about her divorce for the first time on the launch episode of her new podcast 'Let's Be Clear with Shannen Doherty'  —  Shannen Doherty is sharing how two of the most difficult moments of her life coincided.
Terry Zeller / Daily Mail:
Devil Wears Prada reunion!  Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt reveal how they first met 18 years ago on iconic movie and why Meryl Streep said she was ‘so miserable’ on set  —  Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt can't believe they've known each other for 18 years after first meeting on the set of Devil Wears Prada.
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
Michelle Ruiz / Romper:
Paris Hilton On New Daughter, Surrogacy & Defending Her Son From Trolls  —  Styled by Tiffany Reid  —  Paris Hilton really, really wanted a daughter.  She wanted a daughter so badly that five weeks before her son, Phoenix, was born via surrogate this past January, Hilton and her husband …
James Liddell / Daily Star:
Natalie Portman vows never to ‘show boobs’ on screen - and there's a good reason why  —  The Black Swan star shared why she would never go topless after being asked the one thing she'd never do for a movie during a quiz game on the Drew Barrymore Show  —  Natalie Portman claimed …
Just Jared:
Dan Levy's ‘Good Grief’ Gets Debut Trailer - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for Dan Levy's new film, Good Grief, has finally arrived.  —  He acts as the director, and also stars in the movie.  —  Here's the synopsis: Marc (Levy) was content living in the shadow of his larger-than-life husband, Oliver (Luke Evans).
TMZ.com:
Bam Margera Scores Monitored Visitation with Son, Plans Christmas Meetup  —  BAM MARGERA SCORES MONITORED VISITATION W/ SON Plans Xmas/Bday Meetup  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2.7K … Bam Margera finally got the green light to see his son — this after recently crossing a huge milestone in sobriety …
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Vows to Eliminate ‘Dead Weight’ After Unfollowing Offset  —  Cardi B's already making a New Year's resolution, promising to drop all “dead weight” in her life — a vow that comes on the heels of unfollowing her husband Offset on Instagram.  🤔
Discussion: Daily Mail, Bossip, FemaleFirst and Page Six
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Why Lenny Kravitz Is Praising Zoë Kravitz's Fiancé Channing Tatum  —  More than a month after fans first learned about Zoë Kravitz's engagement to Channing Tatum, her father Lenny Kravitz sent them some love and spoke about hanging out with his daughter's fiancé.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Dave Quinn / People:
Ariana Madix Will Make Her Broadway Debut as Roxie Hart in Chicago: ‘The Biggest Dream Come True’  —  The ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star is the latest Bravolebrity to join the long-running musical revival  —  Ariana Madix is going to be the name on everybody's lips.
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
BBC Strictly's Shirley Ballas becomes grandma for first time as famous son welcomes baby  —  Strictly Come Dancing star Shirley Ballas' son Mark has revealed that he has become a dad for the first time - with the dancer sharing the tiny tot's unusual name  —  Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas …
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Liz McNeil / People:
Julia Roberts on Advice She'd Give Her Younger Self: 'It's All Going to Be Okay—and Don't Pluck Your Eyebrows' (Exclusive)  —  The actress and her ‘Leave the World Behind’ costar Mahershala Ali share advice they'd give their younger selves  —  Ask Julia Roberts the advice she'd give …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Jonathan Majors' Ex-Girlfriend Tearfully Testifies in Domestic Assault Trial: ‘I Felt Scared of Him’ … Grace Jabbari, 30, broke down in tears several times while describing their relationship on the witness stand.  She said that Majors could become volatile and controlling and that he described himself …
 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
A US FTC report on the data practices of Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and six other companies finds “vast surveillance” of consumers to monetize their information

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