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2:45 AM ET, December 18, 2024

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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.
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.
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.
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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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Arizona CBS Affiliate News Anchors Announce 28-Year-Old Colleague's Death During Broadcast
Discussion: New York Post and The US Sun
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.
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?
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
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Page Six
Tom Philip / Men's Health:
Yellowstone Helped Luke Grimes Blow Up.  What Now?  —  THERE ARE A lot of big stars and even bigger presences peppered throughout the five seasons of Yellowstone.  Obviously, the Academy Award-winning film legend Kevin Costner has always been the headliner, and he's been joined by performers …
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: Decider, E! Online, OK!, Metro.co.uk and Suggest
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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.
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.
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Nicole Kidman apologizes to neighbors over appearance of palatial $3.4m home  —  The Babygirl actress primarily lives in Nashville with Keith Urban and their daughters  —  Nicole Kidman had some apologizing to do after getting her home ready for Christmas.
Discussion: RADAR and Just Jared
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: E! Online and Suggest
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Apple Martin, 20, breaks silence on those ‘mean girl’ rumors after rolling her eyes at debutante date  —  Apple Martin has broken her silence on claims about her ‘mean girl’ behavior after she was filmed rolling her eyes at her debutante ball date last month.
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
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.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and People
Just Jared:
‘The Old Man’ Canceled by FX After Two Seasons & Several Shutdowns Along the Way  —  FX is not moving forward with a season three for the acclaimed series The Old Man.  —  Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow led the cast of the drama series, which achieved major success after its season one premiere …
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Daddy Yankee claims estranged wife withdrew $100 million without ‘authorization’ amid divorce: report  —  Daddy Yankee claims his estranged wife, Mireddys González, withdrew $100 million from two corporate bank accounts without his “knowledge” or “authorization,” according to a new report.
Perez Hilton:
Nikki Garcia Says She's Been Facing ‘Super Weak Moments’ Amid Artem Chigvintsev Divorce  —  Nikki Garcia is doing her best to stay strong amid her divorce...  In Sunday's new episode of her podcast The Nikki & Brie Show, the WWE star reflected on her split from Artem Chigvintsev …
Discussion: SheKnows, Us Weekly, E! Online and People
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 …
Daniel D'Addario / Variety:
Pamela Anderson and Mikey Madison Get Honest About Intimacy Coordinators, Acting Prep and Why Pam Is ‘Not Ashamed of the Choices I Made’  —  Mikey Madison, who got her start on the FX series “Better Things,” is among the discoveries of Oscar season with Sean Baker's “Anora.”
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
 
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