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2:20 PM ET, December 17, 2024

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Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Diane Delano Dies: ‘Northern Exposure’, ‘Popular’ & ‘Wicker Man’ Actor Was 67  —  Diane Delano, an actor with scores of film and TV credits including Northern Exposure, Popular and The Wicker Man, died December 13 of cancer at her home in Sherman Oaks, CA.  She was 67.
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Esther Kang / People:
Northern Exposure Star Diane Delano Dies at 67  —  Delano became a household name after playing Officer Barbara Semanski on ‘Northern Exposure’, which ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1995 on CBS  —  Diane Delano, best known for her role in Northern Lights, has died.  She was 67.
Discussion: E! Online, OK!, Decider, Suggest and Metro.co.uk
TMZ.com:
‘Northern Exposure’ Actress Diane Delano Dies at 67  —  ‘NORTHERN EXPOSURE’ STAR DIANE DELANO DEAD AT 67 ... AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS … Diane Delano — famous for her roles in “Northern Exposure” and “The Wicker Man” — has died, TMZ has learned.  —  Diane's rep tells us …
Discussion: RADAR, The Sun, Daily Mail and New York Post
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Jen Juneau / People:
Michele Morrone Cast as Sexy Enzo in The Housemaid with Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney (Exclusive)  —  The upcoming film, directed by Paul Feig, is based on the hit book by Freida McFadden  —  Michele Morrone is the latest addition to The Housemaid's cast.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
BBC Strictly Come Dancing winner announces birth of child and shares sweet first snap  —  Strictly Come Dancing winner Louis Smith has announced the birth of his second child and shared their adorable first photos  —  Strictly Come Dancing winner Louis Smith has become a dad for the second time.
Discussion: OK! and The Sun
Daily Star:
Sam Fender ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after major health diagnosis  —  BRIT Award winner Sam Fender has been diagnosed with a ruptured vocal cord and has been advised to stop singing for a “prolonged length of time” until it fully heals  —  GLASTONBURY: SAM FENDER EMOTIONAL DURING SET
Discussion: Birmingham Live, The Mirror, OK! and The Sun
People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Holiday Card Features First New Photo of Archie and Lilibet in Years!  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex included their kids front and center in this year's holiday card  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are spreading cheer this holiday season with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Rosa Sanchez / Harper's BAZAAR:
Prince Harry and Meghan Share Family Holiday Card with Rare, Sweet Photo of Their Kids
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson called out for looking unrecognizable in new music studio photo: ‘I had no idea who this was’  —  Jessica Simpson is back in the studio for the first time in more than a decade, but her unrecognizable appearance has overshadowed the exciting return.
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Jerry O'Connell Read Lines With His Daughter for Her School Play: ‘The Nepo Baby Is Coming’ (Exclusive)  —  Jerry O'Connell is happily imparting his wisdom about acting on to his daughters, Charlie and Dolly, even if that means they'll be nepo babies.  —  “I have one daughter who's auditioning …
Discussion: HELLO!
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Aaron Rodgers Finally Addresses Jordan Rodgers Falling-Out, Calls ‘The Bachelorette’ a ‘Stupid’ Show  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Eight years after JoJo Fletcher's season of The Bachelorette, Aaron Rodgers is finally addressing how brother Jordan Rodgers portrayed …
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
‘Murder, She Wrote’ Movie Eyes Jamie Lee Curtis for Angela Lansbury's Iconic Role  —  Jamie Lee Curtis better bust out the doilies and contempo casual trench coats — it seems she's headed to “Murder, She Wrote.”  —  Variety has confirmed that Oscar winner Curtis is in early talks to play …
TMZ.com:
Jamie Foxx Dinner Altercation Started with Penis Projecting Laser Pointer  —  JAMIE FOXX LASER PENIS POINTER SPARKED DINNER ALTERCATION ... Beef With ‘Jackass’ Crew … Of all things, a phallic laser pointer is at the center of the Jamie Foxx birthday dinner dispute, and turns out his beef …
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers Reveals Melanoma Diagnosis  —  Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers is opening up about a recent health scare.  —  In a video shared via Instagram on Monday, December 16, the reality television star revealed that a recent biopsy …
Discussion: Page Six, New York Post, Extra and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Transforms Into Santa on ‘The Man with the Bag’ Set  —  ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER IS SANTA!!!  Filming Festive Flick  —  HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS  —  Arnold Schwarzenegger was rocking very merry festive vibes — and sleighing it on the set of his new movie, “The Man with the Bag.”
Discussion: Just Jared
Clare Fisher / People:
Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan Hop into the Passenger Seat for Carpool Karaoke Christmas Special  —  Apple TV+ and Apple Music released their holiday special, ‘A Very Carpool Karaoke Christmas’ on Sunday, Dec. 15  —  Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan are gearing up for Christmas, Carpool Karaoke style.
Just Jared:
‘NCIS: Origins’ Boss Explains Why They Skipped a Weekly Case for Winter Finale Episode  —  NCIS: Origins changed things up in the latest episode and didn't have a weekly case that needed to be solved.  —  Showrunners David J. North and Gina Monreal are opening up about the decision …
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap and TVLine
Full Feed:
Stephen Baldwin Spills on Seeing Hailey Bieber as a Mom, ‘Plump Potato’ Grandson Jack (Exclusive)  —  Stephen Baldwin's new grandson — daughter Hailey and Justin Bieber's first child, Jack Blues — is too cute for the grandfather to handle.  —  While speaking exclusively to TooFab ahead …
Thomas Smith / Billboard:
Dua Lipa Says 2024 Was ‘The Best Year of My Life’ — And She's Keeping What's Coming a Secret … In this year alone she's done — deep breath — the following: released her third studio album, Radical Optimism; kicked off her biggest global tour yet; played a coveted Glastonbury Festival headline slot …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, People, Nylon and UPROXX
 
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