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Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney Pulls Transgender Storyline from Pixar's ‘Win or Lose’ Streaming Series (Exclusive)  —  The original animated show about a co-ed high school team debuts on Disney+ in February. … The series follows a co-ed middle school softball team named the Pickles in the week leading up to their championship game.
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Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘Win Or Lose’ Transgender Actress Speaks Out After Disney Cuts Her Storyline: “Very Disheartened” … Stewart, who at 14 had already logged a few commercials, knew instantly that it was her role of a lifetime.  —  “I was exactly what they wanted to a T, and that's why it felt so right.
Discussion: PinkNews and Oh No They Didn't!
E. Alex Jung / Vulture:
Friends Like These  —  When Brian Jordan Alvarez made it big with English Teacher, he brought his friends with him, like they'd always dreamed.  Except one.  —  For many, the premiere of FX's English Teacher in September marked the long-awaited arrival of Brian Jordan Alvarez, the comedy series' creator and star.
Jack Smart / People:
Tom Cruise Is Awarded the U.S. Navy's Highest Civilian Honor: ‘To Lead Is to Serve’  —  Cruise, already the U.S. Navy's 36th Honorary Naval Aviator, was honored with a Defense Public Service award on Dec. 17  —  Tom Cruise is adding a unique distinction to his collection of Hollywood accolades: the U.S. Navy's highest civilian award.
KOLD-TV:
13 News remembers Ana Orsini  —  TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The 13 News Family is saddened to report the passing of our beloved friend and co-anchor Ana Orsini.  —  Ana had been at 13 News since June 2023 and we are devastated by her unexpected passing.  She died last week of a brain aneurysm.
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TMZ.com:
Megan Thee Stallion Files for Restraining Order Against Tory Lanez  —  MEGAN THEE STALLION TORY'S WAGING PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE ... Make It Stop, Judge!!! … 5:07 PM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Megan Thee Stallion's legal team has more proof connecting Tory and the blogger who's been bashing MTS.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ Taps Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson To Direct … “We have had the immense privilege of being part of Miles' journey from the very beginning, and directing the conclusion to his story is beyond exciting,” said Persichetti and Thompson.
Just Jared:
Paramount+ Renews ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ For Season 4!  —  Paramount+ has renewed Mayor of Kingstown for a fourth season!  —  The series was co-created by Yellowstone's Taylor Sheridan as well as Hugh Dillon and stars Jeremy Renner.  —  Keep reading to find out more...
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Ariana Grande on Why She Won't Be Touring ‘Anytime Soon’ and How Long She's Known the ‘Wicked 2’ Official Title  —  Ariana Grande fans were beside themselves when a rumor started circulating online last weekend that the Grammy-winning pop princess was planning on touring in 2025.
TMZ.com:
Bobbi Althoff, Sean Murphy-Bunting Deny Dating Rumors  —  NFL'S SEAN MURPHY-BUNTING THAT'S NOT ME IN BOBBI ALTHOFF VID ... Denies Dating Rumor  —  NFL cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting is setting the record straight on his dating life ... saying he's NOT the guy kissing Bobbi Althoff …
Discussion: Just Jared
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kyle Richards defends not having divorce conversation with Mauricio Umansky one year after split  —  Kyle Richards defended not rushing to discuss divorce with estranged husband Mauricio Umansky.  —  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star told “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” …
Discussion: TMZ.com, E! Online, Decider and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
‘Death of a Unicorn’ Trailer: Jenna Ortega & Paul Rudd Kill a Unicorn - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega's Death Of A Unicorn from A24 is finally here!  The film is from writer/director Alex Scharfman.  —  Here's the film's synopsis: A father (Rudd) and daughter …
Russell Steinberg / Us Weekly:
Diddy's Alleged Drug Mule Brendan Paul Avoids Jail Time in Felony Drug Case  —  The felony drug case against Sean “Diddy” Combs' alleged drug mule Brendan Paul has been officially dismissed seven months after he managed to avoid jail time by entering a six month drug diversion program.
Rachel Burchfield / People:
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Make Rare Decision to Skip Christmas Celebrations at Sandringham — Here's Why  —  The York sisters have rarely missed a Christmas with the royal family throughout their lives, including since marrying and welcoming children
Jamie Roberts / The Mirror:
Tommy Fury reveals bachelor pad tree as he gears up for first Christmas without Molly-Mae Hague  —  Tommy Fury is preparing for his first single Christmas in five years following his shock split from Molly-Mae Hague, but showed he's still very much in the festive spirit
Discussion: OK!
Skyler Caruso / People:
Joe Burrow and Olivia Ponton Have Been ‘Hooking Up’ Since Early Fall amid Romance Rumors (Exclusive Source)  —  The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback first sparked romance rumors with the TikTok star after she called the police when his Ohio home was burglarized on Dec. 9
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez have ‘every intention’ of staying ‘connected’ post-divorce: ‘They have a lot of history’  —  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are still planning to stay “connected” post-divorce, a source exclusively tells Page Six.  —  “They have every intention of continuing …
Victoria Johns / The Mirror:
What's going on with Lily Allen?  Mental health woes and removing wedding ring  —  Smile star, Lily Allen, who is married to Stranger Things actor, David Harbour, has concerned fans after admitting she's unable to eat and going through a ‘rough time’  —  Lily Allen's fans are worried …
TMZ.com:
Anna Duggar Seen for First Time in 2 Years Since Husband Josh's Imprisonment  —  ANNA DUGGAR SMILES, STILL WEARS WEDDING RING ... AFTER JOSH'S CHILD PORN CONVICTION  —  Anna Duggar has kept herself under the radar for the past two years since her husband Josh was sentenced to a stiff prison term …
Discussion: People, Suggest and E! Online
Lauren McCarthy / Nylon:
Gracie Abrams On 'That's So True,' The Eras Tour & Her Next Album  —  Gracie Abrams is in the middle of telling me about the new music she's writing when a thought stumps her.  She pulls out her phone to Google the answer: When did her chart-topping second album, The Secret of Us, actually drop this year?
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Kim Kardashian Wows in Wild Fur Look for Skims' Latest Campaign  —  Who needs a Yule log?  Kim Kardashian is bringing the sizzle to the holiday season, rocking a faux fur bikini.  —  The 44-year-old Skims mogul unveiled a new campaign for her shapewear brand's latest collection, “Winter Heat,” set to launch on December 18.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, People, HELLO! and Page Six
Just Jared:
Netflix Cancels ‘Girls5Eva’ After Saving It From Peacock, Star Busy Phillips Reacts  —  Girls5Eva has been canceled for a second time, this time by Netflix!  —  Tina Fey co-created the Emmy-nominated series, while her Tony award-winning husband Jeff Richmond writing original music with Meredith Scardino …
 
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