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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 …
Brent Lang / Variety:
‘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” …
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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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Chris Martin Says Dakota Johnson Is One of His Best Friends amid Split Rumors
Discussion: E! Online
People:
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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Janine Henni / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Poignant Christmas Card with George, Charlotte and Louis After ‘Hardest’ Year
Kristin Contino / Marie Claire:
Princess Kate References Her Cancer Journey—and Sticks it to the Media—With Poignant Christmas Card Photo
People:
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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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.
TMZ.com:
‘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.
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.
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Demi Moore and Amy Adams Embrace ‘The Substance’ Body Horror and Women Who Get Angry: Society Has Us Believe 'That's Not Attractive'  —  When Demi Moore tells Amy Adams that “there is such incredible diversity” in Adams' choice of roles, Adams learns just how difficult it is to avoid accidentally quoting …
Discussion: People and Just Jared
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Jen Juneau / People:   Demi Moore Says Women Are Told It's Not ‘Okay to Be Angry’ and It's Seen as ‘Not Attractive’
TMZ.com:
‘RHOA’ Alum Peter Thomas Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison in Tax Case  —  ‘RHOA’ STAR PETER THOMAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS IN PRISON ... After Pleading Guilty In Tax Case  —  Peter Thomas joins the growing list of reality star stars to get hit with jail time ... we've learned the …
Discussion: People
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Disney Costars Johnno Wilson and Anneliese van der Pol Are Married!  Inside Their Elopement in Santa Barbara (Exclusive)  —  “We're 40 and in love so that's plenty for me,” the bride tells PEOPLE  — Former Disney costars Johnno Wilson and Anneliese van der Pol eloped on Dec. 11 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Extra
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Suggest, Billboard and Just Jared
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Zoë Kravitz Raves About Ex Channing Tatum's “Charisma” Weeks After Breakup  —  There's clearly no hard feelings.  — Newsletter -  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Here's how it works.
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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
Discussion: Suggest
Just Jared:
‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Confirmed - 3 Cast Members Returning, 1 New Star Joining!  —  I Can Only Imagine 2 is coming!  —  A sequel to the 2018 film is in the works from Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company, Variety reports.  —  The original movie brought in $83 million at the domestic box office.
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby engaged to lacrosse star Paul Rabil  —  It's a “royal” engagement.  —  “The Crown” star Vanessa Kirby — who played Princess Margaret on the hit Netflix show — and professional Lacrosse stud Paul Rabil are engaged, a source tells Page Six, after two years together.
Discussion: Extra
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Kelly Clarkson Appears to Shade Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock With Video Easter Egg  —  In a visualizer for Kelly Clarkson's new When Christmas Comes Around...Again album, she appeared to subtly throw shade at her ex husband Brandon Blackstock.  —  Turns out, Kelly Clarkson doesn't need anyone underneath the tree.
 
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