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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: Daily Mail and E! Online
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.
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.
WTTG-TV:
‘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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People:
Real Housewives of Potomac's Karen Huger ‘Disappointed’ After Being Found Guilty of DUI, Will ‘Respect’ Jury Decision (Exclusive)
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.
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’
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
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.
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: Daily Mail and 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: Us Weekly, Just Jared, E! Online and Extra
People:
Yellowstone Spinoff Star Danielle Vasinova Died for 3 Minutes When She Had COVID — Here's What She Remembers (Exclusive)  —  ‘The Madison’ actress Danielle Vasinova got COVID and flatlined for three minutes — and it made her believe in a higher power  —  Actress Danielle Vasinova knows …
Discussion: Daily Mail, E! Online and Us Weekly
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, Billboard, Suggest and Just Jared
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Movie In The Works From Sony Animation And Netflix … Insiders add that the project is in early development but said Kris Pearn is attached to direct.  —  Plot details are being kept under wraps.  —  The film is part of the expanding Ghostbusters universe …
Discussion: Comic Book and Collider
Just Jared:
Oscar Isaac & Ana De Armas to Lead New Apple TV+ Series ‘Bananas’  —  Oscar Isaac and Ana De Armas will be starring in a new TV series together!  —  The 45-year-old actor and the 36-year-old actress are set to lead drama series Bananas, which has been scooped up by Apple TV+ following a competitive bid, Deadline reports.
Discussion: Deadline, TVLine and The Wrap
Jessica Testa / New York Times:
Why Kylie Kelce's Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit … One theory Kylie Kelce raised for her success: “Maybe it's the promise that you're not going to get lied to.”  Caroline Gutman for The New York Times  —  When a podcast hosted by Kylie Kelce, a 32-year-old high school field hockey coach …
TMZ.com:
Wendy Williams Makes Rare Public Appearance at Son's College Graduation  —  WENDY WILLIAMS DAZZLES IN SILVER DRESS AT SON'S GRADUATION ... Rare Public Appearance  —  PROUD MAMA!  —  Wendy Williams is dealing with her own health issues, but she's still an active mom …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Jesse Eisenberg Says He Was ‘So Poorly Received’ in Batman v. Superman Role It ‘Hurt My Career’: ‘Embarrassing to Admit’  —  “I was in this ‘Batman’ movie and the ‘Batman’ movie was so poorly received, and I was so poorly received,” said Eisenberg  —  Jesse Eisenberg is reflecting …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and Deadline
TMZ.com:
West Coast Rapper Saafir's Cause Of Death Revealed  —  SAAFIR CAUSE OF DEATH ... Septic Shock, Colon Infection … California-bred rap veteran Saafir died in November ... and we've learned it was a complication of health issues.  —  TMZ Hip Hop obtained the death certificate …
Discussion: Daily Mail and People
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Brittany Furlan Says Husband Tommy Lee Only Showers ‘Once a Week’ but Is ‘Very Neat’ and Never Gives Her the ‘Ick’  —  The comedian and podcast host said her husband is “so handsome” she never gets the “ick”  —  Mötley Crue rocker Tommy Lee may not be the biggest fan of showers, but wife Brittany Furlan certainly doesn't mind.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
 
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Aaron Tveit Is a Dad! Broadway Actor Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Fiancée Ericka Yang (Exclusive)
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‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Confirmed - 3 Cast Members Returning, 1 New Star Joining!
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby engaged to lacrosse star Paul Rabil
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Page Six:
Brandi Glanville reveals candid, emotional details about her debilitating face ‘parasite’
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix secures exclusive US streaming rights to the 2027 and 2031 editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup, plans to produce documentaries around the tournaments

Dylan Byers / Puck:
Sources: Washington Post Publisher and CEO Will Lewis plans to announce acting Executive Editor Matt Murray as the newsroom's permanent chief next year

Robert Booth / The Guardian:
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