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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 …
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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.”
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Got Paid Equally for ‘Wicked,’ Universal Calls Pay Disparity Rumors ‘Completely False’
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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Chris Eggertsen / Billboard:
Universal Music Group Responds to Drake Legal Filing Over ‘Not Like Us’: ‘Offensive & Untrue’
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Drake Accuses UMG & Spotify of Scheme to ‘Artificially Inflate’ Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’
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
TMZ.com:
Marilyn Manson Drops Lawsuit Against Evan Rachel Wood  —  MARILYN MANSON DROPS EVAN RACHEL WOOD LAWSUIT ... Closing ‘the Door On This Chapter’  —  Marilyn Manson is no longer taking legal action against ex Evan Rachel Wood ... dropping the suit, as well as a pending appeal related to the case, in the hope of moving on.
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.
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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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!
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Gwen Stefani reveals she almost ended things early on in Blake Shelton romance due to ‘chaos’  —  Gwen Stefani has revealed she almost ended her romance with now-husband Blake Shelton in the early days of their relationship.  —  The couple met on The Voice in 2015 while they were both going …
Discussion: HELLO! and Perez Hilton
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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 …
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
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
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
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.
 
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Giovanni Bogani / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Katie Daly / HELLO!:
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Discussion: GB News
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
This Morning presenter welcomes second child as she shares her ‘pure joy’
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Just Jared:
CBS Confirms ‘The Talk’ Series Finale Date After Show Gets Canceled
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Drag Race star channels Nigella Lawson in funny Christmas cooking video
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