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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Drake Files Second Action Against UMG, Alleging Defamation Over Kendrick Lamar's ‘False’ Song  —  The new filing, which claims UMG “funneled payments” to iHeartRadio as part of a “pay-to-play scheme,” sheds new light on the blockbuster dispute.  —  Drake has launched a second bombshell legal action …
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Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Drake Accuses UMG & Spotify of Scheme to ‘Artificially Inflate’ Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’
Chris Eggertsen / Billboard:
Universal Music Group Responds to Drake Legal Filing Over ‘Not Like Us’: ‘Offensive & Untrue’
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Drake Claims Universal Music and Spotify ‘Artificially Inflated’ Kendrick Lamar's Numbers for ‘Not Like Us’ Diss Track
Chris Koseluk / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jim Abrahams, ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and ‘Hot Shots!’  Master of Mirth, Dies at 80  —  He and boyhood friends Jerry and David Zucker got their start with ‘The Kentucky Fried Movie,’ and they also were behind ‘Top Secret!’ and ‘Ruthless People.’  —  Jim Abrahams, the writer-director …
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Jim Abrahams, Slapstick Icon Behind ‘Airplane!,’ ‘Naked Gun’ and More, Dies at 80
Jessica Finn / The US Sun:
Wendy Williams is ‘permanently incapacitated’ from her ‘tragic’ dementia battle, her guardian claims in court  —  WENDY Williams is “permanently incapacitated” from her “tragic” dementia battle, her guardian claimed in court.  —  The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal the stunning court admission …
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Wendy Williams, 60, is ‘permanently incapacitated’ by dementia, guardian ‘tragically’ reveals  —  Wendy Williams' mental health condition appears to have worsened, according to a recent filing her legal guardian submitted to a New York court earlier this month.
Discussion: Just Jared
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Bravo Announces Season 12 of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Will Star a Completely New Cast  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Bravo is bringing Vanderpump Rules back for another season — but with a major cast overhaul.  —  The network announced on Tuesday, November 26 …
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TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Returning With All-New Cast for Season 12  —  ‘VANDERPUMP RULES’ REBOOTING ENTIRE CAST ... OG Stars Not Surprised!!! … Pour one out for the OG stars of “Vanderpump Rules” ... Bravo just announced they're rebooting the entire cast for season 12 of the reality show.
Mia Galuppo / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Wicked’ Pay-Disparity Rumor Debunked: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Were Paid the Same  —  “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana are completely false and based on internet fodder,” said a Universal spokesperson. … “Reports of pay disparity between Cynthia and Ariana …
Hannah Sacks / People:
Kristen Doute Is Pregnant!  The Valley Star Expecting First Baby with Fiancé Luke Broderick: ‘Beyond Excited’ (Exclusive)  —  “We are really looking forward to expanding our little family,” Doute tells PEOPLE  —  These truly are the best days of Kristen Doute's life!
Bailey Richards / People:
Scarlett Johansson Opens Up About Her ‘Super Close’ Bond with Her Twin Brother — and Reveals He's Single!  —  Hunter Johansson is not only single, he's also a “gem,” his sister said on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’  —  Scarlett Johansson's twin is single and ready to mingle!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Liam Payne Prosecutors Say Why They Accused His Friend of Abandonment  —  LIAM PAYNE PROSECUTORS LAY OUT WHY THEY ACCUSED HIS FRIEND OF ABANDONMENT … Liam Payne's good friend who Buenos Aires authorities want to prosecute for “abandonment” knew Liam had fallen off the wagon but still left him alone …
TMZ.com:
Trey Songz Ordered to Pay $11M to Beaten Up Cop  —  TREY SONGZ ORDERED TO PAY $11 MILLION TO BEATEN COP  —  Trey Songz has been ordered to write a pretty hefty check ... in connection with a battery case filed last year.  —  In new court documents obtained by TMZ …
Ashley Lee / Los Angeles Times:
Inside the ‘Wicked’ musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar  —  When Ariana Grande learned she was to play Glinda in the movie “Wicked,” she made a vow.  —  “I love her so much,” she told director Jon M. Chu through tears on a video call in 2021.  “I'm gonna take such good care of her.”
Matt Fisher / E! Online:
Jude Law Shocks The Holiday Fans By Revealing Major Movie Secret  —  Jude Law surprised fans after pulling back the curtain on a behind-the-scenes secret about his 2006 film The Holiday.  —  Watch: Jude Law Becomes “Dom Hemingway”  —  Jude Law's latest interview is making fans say “Bah-Humbug.”
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Ben Stiller Shares Whether He Would Act Alongside His Kids in the Future  —  Nutcrackers' Ben Stiller opened up about whether he'd want to work with his kids Ella, 22, and Quinlin, 19, in a movie as part of an exclusive interview with E! News.  —  There's something about family.
Discussion: People and Time
David Browne / Rolling Stone:
Patti Smith Tribute Concert to Feature Michael Stipe, Kim Gordon, More  —  An all-star list of indie and alternative acts will salute Smith and her body of work at a New York tribute show in March … To commemorate that moment , an array of indie and alternative rockers will gather …
Discussion: Stereogum and Consequence
Rachel DeSantis / People:
How Justin and Hailey Bieber Really Feel About Divorce Rumors 3 Months After Welcoming First Baby (Exclusive Source)  —  The couple welcomed son Jack Blues in August, and celebrated their six-year anniversary in September  —  Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are brushing off rumors that their six-year marriage is on the rocks.
Discussion: SheKnows
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kristin Cavallari exposes ‘manipulative’ Scott Disick's attempt to reconnect years after hookup rumor  —  Kristin Cavallari isn't keeping up with the Kardashians — or Scott Disick.  —  The “Hills” alum blasted her “manipulative” former friend for attempting to reconnect with her on Tuesday's “Let's Be Honest” podcast episode.
V Magazine:
All About Aubrey  —  Don't take this the wrong way, but Aubrey Plaza is kind of a witch.  Her ability to completely dominate her interviewers via deadpan aloofness, assorted accents, and myriad antics, leaves her targets completely spellbound, a little scared, and, well, charmed.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
This Morning presenter welcomes second child as she shares her ‘pure joy’  —  This Morning presenter Sarah Jossel introduced her fans to her adorable second child with a sweet post shared on social media  —  This Morning star Sarah Jossel introduced her fans to her second child with a sweet post dedicated to the newborn baby.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
 
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Just Jared:
CBS Confirms ‘The Talk’ Series Finale Date After Show Gets Canceled
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Sabrina Weiss / People:
Krispy Kreme Reveals Holiday Doughnut Lineup Including 3 New Treats Inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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