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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ in the Works for 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE) — Paramount Pictures is prepping “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” with the studio anticipating a spring 2027 release date for the latest entry in the family-friendly franchise. — The news comes as “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” …
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Dr. Lilly Jay / The Cut:
How Does My Divorce Make You Feel? … No one gets married thinking they'll get divorced, in the same way we don't board a plane expecting to crash. But I really never thought I would get divorced. Especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow …
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Real Housewives of Potomac's Karen Huger ‘Disappointed’ After Being Found Guilty of DUI, Will ‘Respect’ Jury Decision (Exclusive) — Karen Huger has been found guilty on nearly all counts after being charged with a DUI in Maryland in March. — “Although we are disappointed in the jury's verdict …
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‘Real Housewives’ star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges — “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger was found guilty of DUI and four other charges after a March car crash in Maryland. — Huger faces up to two years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for Jan. 29.
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How rich musicians billed American taxpayers for luxury hotels, shopping sprees, and million-dollar bonuses — Many musicians struggled during the pandemic. Lil Wayne wasn't one of them. He sold master recordings from his record label's artists for more than $100 million.
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Chris Riemenschneider / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Replacements guitarist and Minnesota music hero Slim Dunlap dies after long illness — A fill-in Replacement, the guitarist's own songs garnered acclaim from the likes of Bruce Springsteen. … Bob (Slim) Dunlap in 1993, the year he released his first solo album, “The Old New Me,” after five years with the Replacements.
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Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
Lady Gaga on Coachella, LG7 and the ‘slightly subversive’ ‘Die With a Smile’ — For all her dedication to expanding — and sometimes to exploding — the boundaries of good taste in pop music, Lady Gaga never goes long without dropping a killer ballad to remind you what a fundamentally talented singer she is.
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John Wawrow / Associated Press:
Bills QB Josh Allen credits fiancee Hailee Steinfeld with influencing his MVP-caliber season — The reason Josh Allen is making his NFL MVP case this season while playing with such joyful abandon is obvious to Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins. It must be love.
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Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Not Attend King Charles' Christmas Lunch — Here's Why — PEOPLE understands that William and Kate will not attend the Buckingham Palace lunch because they're already at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for the holidays — King Charles is kicking off …
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Adam B. Vary / Variety:
Zoë Kravitz and Matt Reeves on 'The Batman 2's' Slow Writing Process, Casting Channing Tatum and Robert Pattinson on Instinct, and Why Editing Is More Painful Than Directing … Born from Kravitz's “rage towards men in power,” “Blink Twice” — renamed from the original “Pussy Island,” …
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Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Zoë Kravitz Raves About Ex Channing Tatum's “Charisma” Weeks After Breakup
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Alex Morris / Rolling Stone:
How Coldplay Became Bigger, Happier, and More ‘Coldplay’ Than Ever — For his band to reach new heights, Chris Martin had to learn to defy the critics — especially the ones in his head — T — he night sky over New Zealand is wide and wondrous, inky and vast.
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Eric Andersson / People:
Taylor Swift Superfan Nikki Glaser Spent ‘Close to $100,000’ on 22 Eras Tour Shows: 'Would've Paid Even More' (Exclusive) — The comedian and host of the 2025 Golden Globes says that amount includes tickets, travel expenses, guests and merchandise — There are Swifties, and then there are Swifties.
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Jordan Greene / People:
Stranger Donates Life-Saving Bone Marrow to Pilot. 8 Years Later, He's on Her Flight — and the Moment Goes Viral (Exclusive) — In 2016, Captain David Whitson was diagnosed with leukemia — Alexandria Reimold was on her way home on Dec. 14, after visiting her mom in Houston
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‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star David Murphey's Cause of Death Revealed — ‘90 DAY FIANCÉ’ DAVID MURPHEY'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … ‘90 Day Fiancé’ star David Murphey passed away last week ... and now we've learned more details about his death.
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Zoe Williams / The Guardian:
'I don't deal in nonsense': Tulisa on ‘revenge porn’, tabloid stings, celibacy, success and survival — After a stint on I'm a Celebrity, the N-Dubz singer is preparing for her next act. She discusses the trauma she has lived through - and why she still has faith in the future
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‘Tell Me Lies’ Renewed for Season 3 By Hulu, Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer to Return! — Tell Me Lies has officially been renewed for a third season at Hulu after rumblings that it would be happening soon! — Executive producer Meaghan Oppenheimer will continue on as showrunner.
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Emily Jane Davies / Daily Mail:
Royal fans overjoyed as Queen Camilla spotted doing her Christmas shopping at luxury department store Fortnum & Mason — Royal fans couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted Queen Camilla out doing her Christmas shopping at the luxury department store Fortnum & Mason.
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Courteney Cox Returning for ‘Scream 7’ (EXCLUSIVE) — Courteney Cox has finally signed on for “Scream 7.” — Sources tell me that the actor will once again play Gale Weathers in the seventh installment of the beloved horror franchise. — In September, Cox told me, “I'm not officially signed on.
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Julia Teters / Suggest:
Taylor Swift Parties With Brittany Mahomes in New Pics — Looks like Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes have become good friends. — In a recent Instagram post, Mahomes shared a carousel of photos from what appears to be Swift's birthday party. According to People, Swift celebrated …
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:
TikTok Star Beandri Booysen Dead at 19, Cause of Death Revealed — Beandri Booysen, a TikTok star celebrated for her uplifting and inspirational videos, has passed away at the age of 19. — On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Beandri's mother, Bea, shared the heartbreaking news on Facebook that her daughter had died.
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
Cara Delevingne Transforms into Elton John in ‘Step Into Christmas’ Music Video Remake — Watch! — The pair teamed up for a visual celebrating the 1973 Christmas single — Cara Delevingne is a spitting image for Elton John. — On Wednesday, Dec. 18, the “Candle in the Wind” musician …
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Eileen Finan / People:
Kimberly Williams-Paisley: Husband Brad's ‘Hilarious’ Gift Helped Her Talk to Teen Sons After She Lost Her Voice (Exclusive) — The country singer tried to help support his wife during her vocal ordeal, but admits ‘I stepped in it so much’ — Brad Paisley tried to be supportive …
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