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11:40 AM ET, December 7, 2024

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Matt Minton / Variety:
Mark Withers, Television Actor on ‘Dynasty,’ Dies at 77  —  Mark Withers, a television actor known for portraying Ted Dinard in the original “Dynasty” series, died Nov. 22.  He was 77.  —  Mark Withers' death was confirmed by his daughter, Jessie Withers.  The cause was pancreatic cancer.
Eric Andersson / People:
Jamie Foxx Reveals He Was in a Coma During Medical Crisis in New Netflix Special, Says Audience Member (Exclusive)  —  The Oscar winner taped the upcoming special ‘Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was...’ in Atlanta in October  —  Jamie Foxx is setting the record straight about his mysterious medical ordeal.
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
Jamie Foxx reveals details of his ‘near-death experience’ in new Netflix special  —  Jamie Foxx told a packed audience at a taping for his Netflix special that he had a “near-death experience” and was in a weeks-long coma during his mystery health crisis that had him hospitalized in 2023.
Jeff Nelson / People:
Stevie Nicks Still Feels ‘Empty’ 2 Years After ‘Big Sister’ Christine McVie's Death: What She Misses Most (Exclusive)  —  “We can't replace Chris,” Nicks tells PEOPLE of her late friend and Fleetwood Mac bandmate  —  Stevie Nicks is still mourning the loss of Christine McVie.
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Keira Knightley Told ‘Love Actually’ Director on Set That Cue Card Scene Was ‘Creepy’ at 17 Years Old: I Had to ‘Redo It to Fix My Face to Make It’ Less Creepy  —  Keira Knightley admitted in a new interview with the Los Angeles Times that she told “Love Actually” director Richard Curtis …
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Meredith Blake / Los Angeles Times:
In ‘Black Doves,’ Keira Knightley is a mother and an assassin: ‘My teenage self is thrilled’
TMZ.com:
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Diagnosed With Alzheimer's Disease  —  PHIL ROBERTSON DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE  —  “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson is suffering from a brain disorder.  —  Phil's family revealed he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the latest episode of the …
Koh Ewe / BBC:
Japanese star Miho Nakayama found dead at 54  —  Japanese actor Miho Nakayama was found dead in a bathtub in her Tokyo home on Friday.  She was 54.  —  Ms Nakayama found success as a singer in the 1980s and 90s - at the height of J-pop's influence - but was best known for starring in the 1995 film Love Letter.
Martin Robinson / Daily Mail:
Meghan is not an ‘asset’ to Montecito: Neighbour tells new documentary duchess 'doesn't really go out or get involved' with elite Californian community - but ‘quite jolly’ Harry has ‘to a certain extent’  —  Prince Harry declared this week that he has no plans to return to the UK because his family are so happy in Montecito.
Vivian Marino / New York Times:
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's New York Penthouse Is Listed for $9.95 Million  —  The celebrated couple bought the co-op overlooking Central Park in the early 1980s and used it as a pied-à-terre — and for big, splashy parties.  —  The longtime Manhattan home of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward …
Sara Mcgiff / Daily Mail:
Miss Americana filmmaker opens up about why Taylor Swift's romance with Joe Alwyn was left out of the Netflix doc  —  The filmmaker who spent a year with Taylor Swift on the groundbreaking documentary about the star, has divulged secrets from behind the scenes - including why the star's relationship …
People:
Ina Garten Addresses Falling Out with Martha Stewart, Says Martha's Story 'Isn't Exactly Accurate' (Exclusive)  —  The Barefoot Contessa and Stewart disagree on the reason for the end of their friendship  —  Ina Garten is addressing her falling out with Martha Stewart.
Discussion: E! Online and New York Daily News
Rachel McRady / People:
Newly Single Channing Tatum Shares Shirtless Thirst Trap of Tattoo Cover-up Process: ‘Chaos’  —  Tatum and Zoë Kravitz called off their engagement in October after 3 years together  —  Channing Tatum is transforming his look for his role in the film Roofman.
Discussion: New York Post, E! Online and Just Jared
 
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