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Joy Press / Vanity Fair:
Vin Diesel Accused of Sexual Battery in Lawsuit by Former Assistant  —  The suit, made possible by post-#MeToo legislation, describes an alleged assault in a St. Regis hotel suite in 2010.  —  A former assistant to actor Vin Diesel filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles today alleging …
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Vin Diesel Sued by Former Assistant for Sexual Battery
Charna Flam / People:
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Are Engaged: Sources  —  The ‘Twilight’ alum and the singer have been romantically linked since 2018  —  Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse are engaged!  —  The couple — who recently sparked buzz when Waterhouse was photographed wearing a diamond ring …
TMZ.com:
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star John Schneider Wants President Biden Executed  —  3:02 PM PT — He has since expanded his statement, now saying, “Seriously, folks?  This is my final comment on this.  I neither said nor implied any such thing.  Despite headlines claiming otherwise, in my post …
Sara Fischer / Axios:
Scoop: Warner Bros. Discovery in talks to merge with Paramount Global  —  Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav met with Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish on Tuesday in New York City to discuss a possible merger, Axios has learned from multiple sources.
People:
Donna Kelce Shares Christmas Memories of Young Jason and Travis: ‘I Remember the Joy in Their Eyes’ (Exclusive)  —  The beloved NFL mom tells PEOPLE she recalls “screams, laughter, and a flurry of ripped wrapping paper,” during Kelce family Christmases  —  This holiday season …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and The US Sun
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Jonathan Bennett Reveals Why He Missed the Mean Girls Reunion  —  Mean Girls star Jonathan Bennett recently spoke to E! News about having to miss his cast's recent commercial reunion.  Plus, he and husband Jaymes Vaughan detailed their Kay Jewelers collab.  —  Don't worry, Jonathan Bennett still thinks Mean Girls is totally fetch.
Brianne Tracy / People:
All the Bombshells in Willie Nelson's New Docuseries, from Affairs and the Death of His Son to His IRS Struggles  —  In the new Paramount+ docuseries ‘Willie Nelson & Family,’ the icon reflects on his ups and downs over the past 90 years  —  Wille Nelson knows firsthand that it's funny, how time slips away.
Dalton Ross / EW.com:
Dee Valladares reveals unaired Survivor 45 Tribal Council breakdown  —  The newest winner also gives an update on her relationship status with Austin.  —  What seemed like a pretty open game just a few weeks ago on Survivor 45 was slammed shut on Wednesday's three-hour finale.
Sara Whitman / Page Six:
Iggy Azalea seemingly calls out Playboi Carti for being an absent father to their 3-year-old son, Onyx  —  Iggy Azalea is speaking her mind.  —  The “Fancy” singer seemingly shaded her ex, rapper Playboi Carti, for being an absent father to their 3-year-old son, Onyx, Thursday night.
Discussion: Just Jared
Mike Florio / NBCSports.com:
Patrick Mahomes has mixed feelings about playing at 1:00 ET on Christmas Day  —  A second straight three-pack of Christmas Day games starts with the Chiefs hosting the Raiders at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday.  After Kansas City's Sunday win at New England, I asked quarterback Patrick Mahomes for his thoughts about playing on December 25.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and The US Sun
Leanne Aciz Stanton / Us Weekly:
Bam Margera 'Didn't Want to Wake Up' Amid Personal Struggles, Prayed the Day Before He Met Fiancee (Exclusive)  —  Bam Margera is sharing more insight into how his relationship with fiancée Dannii Marie came at the right time.  —  As Us Weekly exclusively revealed, the Viva La Bam alum …
TMZ.com:
Keke Palmer's Ex Darius Jackson Seeks Protection From Her, Accuses Her of Abuse  —  KEKE PALMER'S EX DARIUS JACKSON I NEED PROTECTION FROM HER ... She's Abusive!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 360 … Keke Palmer's ex-boyfriend has now filed his own restraining order docs in their nasty split …
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Kelly Clarkson Opens Up About Looking for Love After Divorce  —  A little over a year after her divorce from Brandon Blackstock was finalized, Kelly Clarkson opens up about finding new love.  —  While chatting with Shannen Doherty on The Kelly Clarkson Show earlier this week …
Julia Moore / People:
Jake Gyllenhaal Celebrates 43rd Birthday Wearing Patrick Swayze Shirt Ahead of His Road House Remake  —  The actor is set to star as John Dalton, the role Swayze originated, in an upcoming ‘Road House’ remake  —  Jake Gyllenhaal turned 43 on Tuesday, and he celebrated with a nod to his upcoming film.
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video is in talks with veteran anchor Brian Williams to host a live Election Night special, its first entry into news-related programming

Cristiano Lima-Strong / Washington Post:
Meta will also block sharing of Ken Klippenstein's newsletter and other sources with the JD Vance dossier, citing foreign meddling and hacked materials policies

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NPR is making changes to Morning Edition and All Things Considered, including shorter stories, a broader range of topics, and a more conversational tone

 
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