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Jay-Z rape accuser comes forward to NBC News, acknowledges inconsistencies in her allegations — The woman told NBC News she came forward because “you should always advocate for yourself.” When asked about inconsistencies in her account, she added, “I have made some mistakes.”
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Sesame Street’ Hits the Market: HBO and Max Opt Not to Renew Deal for New Episodes (Exclusive) — The Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service Max will continue to license library episodes of the long-running children's show, but is shifting its programming strategy to focus to adult and family fare.
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Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
Luigi Mangione retains high-powered New York attorney as he faces second-degree murder charge — Luigi Mangione has retained a high-powered New York attorney to represent him as he faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, CNN has learned.
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Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Barbie’ Sequel in “Early Stages” as Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Settle on Story Idea (Exclusive) — Per two sources, Oscar-nominated writers Gerwig and Baumbach have an idea for the sequel to the $1.4 billion blockbuster, though reps for Warner Bros. and the filmmakers deny it is in the works.
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Hallmark's Jonathan Bennett Doesn't Decorate for Christmas: 'I'm Covered in Tinsel for 6 Months' (Exclusive) — In order to view the video, please allow — Jonathan Bennett is considered a part of Hallmark Channels' Christmas royalty but at home he's a bit of a grinch.
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Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ryan Reynolds Multitasks Like a Mofo — Punching up lines in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ while creating a commercial with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce? No problem for THR's Producer of the Year, who made his antihero sequel the most successful R-rated film in history.
Maxine Wally / W:
Pete Davidson on His New Designer Role, Tabloid Scrutiny & Being Done With Celebrity … “I don't know if you've noticed it, but I've been laying low,” Pete Davidson says on a bright December afternoon. He's speaking on the phone while pacing on a treadmill at a new home outside of New York.
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Page Six:
Taylor Swift spoiled by Travis Kelce at ‘private’ 35th birthday celebration: ‘He got her a ton of gifts’ — Travis Kelce pulled out all the stops for Taylor Swift's 35th birthday Friday night, Page Six has exclusively learned. — We're told the pop superstar and Kansas City Chief tight end …
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Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Elle, The Mirror, SheKnows, HELLO!, Glamour, Billboard, People and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Liam Payne's Friend Says He Was ‘Playful, Happy’ Before He Died — LIAM PAYNE FRIEND SAYS HE SEEMED ‘PLAYFUL’ BEFORE DEATH ... Eyewitness Says Otherwise … Liam Payne's close friend, now in the crosshairs of Argentinian authorities — insists when he left the singer at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel …
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Daily Star, The Mirror, New York Daily News, The Sun and OK!
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Hayley Atwell Reprising Agent Carter Role In Marvel Studios Pic … Sources tell Deadline that Hayley Atwell is expected to reprise her Agent Carter role in the film, which Anthony and Joe Russo are returning to direct and Marvel president Kevin Feige on board to produce.
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘The Way Home’ Will Air on Hallmark Channel After All — Company Reverses Streaming Rollout After Fan Revolt — “The Way Home” is coming back ... home. … It was set to make its linear debut in the fall. — However, “after hearing from the many passionate, loyal fans,” …
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Decider, TVLine, Deadline and Just Jared
People:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to Remain in Jail Until Trial Next May After Withdrawing Bail Appeal — The rapper voluntarily dismissed bail appeal on Friday, Dec. 13, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE — Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in jail until his May 2025 trial after voluntarily withdrawing …
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Julia Moore / People:
Chris Zylka Facing Multiple Felony Charges After Altercation with Cops While ‘Foaming at the Mouth’: Police Report — The actor, who was engaged to Paris Hilton for 11 months in 2018, was allegedly under the influence of drugs and had to be subdued by police during the incident
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Perez Hilton, E! Online and Us Weekly
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