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5:05 PM ET, December 9, 2024

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Chloe Melas / NBC News:
Jay-Z accused in a civil lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 along with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs  —  The music mogul was named in a refiled October rape complaint against Combs.  The accuser is anonymous.  —  Jay-Z, the star rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Shawn Carter …
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TMZ.com:
JAY-Z ACCUSED OF RAPING 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL IN DIDDY LAWSUIT ... Says It's A ‘Blackmail Attempt’  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 3.8K … 5:08 PM PT — Tony Buzbee, who filed the suit on behalf of Jane Doe, tells TMZ ... “Mr. Carter previously denied being the one who sued me and my firm.
Christopher Bucktin / The Mirror:
Jay-Z ‘heartbroken’ to have to sit down with Beyoncé and kids to discuss rape accusation
People:
Taylor Swift Gave a Whopping $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Performers, Crew on Top of Their Salaries (Exclusive)  —  Over the past two years, Swift gave out $197 million in bonuses to everyone working on her Eras Tour, including truck drivers, caterers, dancers and musicians
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Ben Sisario / New York Times:
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Grand Total: A Record $2 Billion  —  Over 21 months, the pop superstar's culture-dominating stage show doubled the gross of its closest competitor, according to ticket sales figures confirmed for the first time.  —  For the last 21 months, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour …
Isabel Mohan / Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton on Time Person of the Year Shortlist After ‘Unplanned’ Year  —  Princess Kate Middleton has now been nominated as one of the contenders for Time magazine's prestigious Person of the Year title.  —  Since 1927, Time has selected the person, group or concept to make the biggest impact …
TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Settles Divorce With Ryan Anderson  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard is finally putting her first marriage behind her ... looks like both she and Ryan Anderson have reached a settlement in their divorce.  —  According to the court clerk, a judge hasn't yet signed off on it.
Discussion: People, Daily Mail, E! Online and Extra
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People:
Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Finalizes Divorce from Ex Ryan Scott Anderson, Says She Was ‘Settling’ for Him (Exclusive)  —  Eight months after Blanchard filed for divorce in April, the exes have legally parted ways on Dec. 9, 2024  —  Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and ex-husband Ryan Scott Anderson have finalized their divorce.
Discussion: Page Six and Rolling Stone
Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
When Deadpool Meets Spider-Man: Ryan Reynolds and Andrew Garfield Join Forces for Epic Actors on Actors  —  Ryan Reynolds lit the summer box office on fire this year with “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the third feature film centered on his subversive, pansexual goofball superhero …
New York Post:
Trump gushes over Prince William after Paris meeting, saying they had ‘a great talk’  —  Donald Trump gushed about Prince William's after their meeting in Paris over the weekend — and said he had “a great talk” with the future king.  —  “He's a good looking guy.
Will Reid / E! Online:
Lady Gaga Reveals Extravagant Valentine's Day Gift From Fiancé Michael Polansky  —  Lady Gaga shared the lavish gift she received from fiancé Michael Polansky for Valentine's Day, which played a key role in the making of her upcoming album.  —  Lady Gaga's got a million reasons to love her fiancé Michael Polansky.
Discussion: People and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kaitlyn Bristowe Gets Eyelid Surgery, Pokes Fun With ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Quote  —  KAITLYN BRISTOWE GETS EYELID SURGERY!!!  👀  —  Kaitlyn Bristowe just got eyelid surgery and, naturally, she's been sharing the whole thing with her fans every step of the way.
Discussion: Daily Mail, E! Online and People
Eric Andersson / People:
Pamela Anderson Says It's ‘Never Too Late to Dream’ After Landing First-Ever Golden Globe Nomination in 35-Year Career  —  The star of ‘The Last Showgirl’ is nominated in a category that includes past Oscar winners Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Kate Winslet and Tilda Swinton
 
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Jennifer Meyer and Tobey Maguire's son Otis, 15, towers over her on outing with her fiance Geoffrey Ogunlesi
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Olivia Munn Says Daughter Méi, 12 Weeks, Has the Same Hair She Had When She Was a Baby: ‘So Cute’
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Terry Zeller / Daily Mail:
Zac Efron the shapeshifter looks different yet again as he is cleaned up for his thriller Famous
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Raygun-inspired musical cancelled in Sydney after breakdancer Rachael Gunn complained
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From Mediagazer:

Costas Pitas / Reuters:
Donald Trump picks former news anchor and hardline Republican Kari Lake to be the director of US government-funded media outlet Voice of America

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The NYT Tech Guild and its 600+ members reach a tentative deal with management on a contract enhancing job security, setting flexible hybrid schedules, and more

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: CNBC plans to launch streaming outlet CNBC+ in Q1 2025, to make a “global feed” available that lets users follow programming from Asia and Europe

 
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