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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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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
1000-Lb.  Sisters' Amy Slaton Pleads Guilty to ‘Simple Possession’ After Zoo Arrest, Signs Plea Deal  —  Amy Slaton signed a plea deal after her September arrest, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  The 1000-Lb.  Sisters star, 37, pleaded guilty to “simple possession” in a plea deal submitted …
Dave Quinn / People:
Alexis Bellino Announces Exit from The Real Housewives of Orange County: ‘I Was Not Asked Back’  —  The reality star opened up about her exit from the Bravo franchise, saying that while “nobody wants the rejection,” it was “a little bit of a relief”  —  Alexis Bellino will not be a part …
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 …
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 …
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
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.
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Ethan Slater's Ex-Wife Dr. Lilly Jay Pens Essay About Super Public Divorce: “Season of Shock and Mourning”  —  All the noise around ‘Wicked’ has been especially hard.  — Newsletter -  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Here's how it works.
Noor Nanji / BBC:
My kids saw my pain on set, says Angelina Jolie  —  Angelina Jolie is notoriously private.  —  But in a new interview with BBC News, the Hollywood star spoke candidly about her experience of working on set with her eldest sons, saying they saw “the pain” she usually hides from them.
People:
Aaron Tveit Is a Dad!  Broadway Actor Welcomes First Baby, a Girl, with Fiancée Ericka Yang (Exclusive)  —  The Broadway star confirms exclusively to PEOPLE that the couple welcomed their baby girl in November  —  Aaron Tveit is a dad!  —  The Broadway actor, 41 …
Discussion: Just Jared
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
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.
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, Extra, E! Online and Just Jared
Roisin Dervish-O'Kane / Women's Health:
Cover star Gemma Atkinson on muscle-shaming, training for longevity and her positive approach to perimenopause  —  Radio presenter, mum-of-two, 50% of one of the most affable showbiz couples and among the fittest women on your Instagram feed - there's definitely something about Gemma.
Discussion: Daily Star, OK!, The Mirror and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Kyle Richards Says She's Going to Aspen, Mauricio Invited Skiing  —  KYLE RICHARDS GOING TO ASPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS ... Mauricio Welcome To Join For Family Time … Kyle Richards says she's planning to spend time with her family during the holidays ... and, that means her girls and estranged husband Mauricio Umansky, if he wants.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, Page Six and Daily Mail
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:
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 …
TMZ.com:
John Mayer Finalizes Deal to Buy Famous Jim Henson Studio Lot  —  John Mayer has officially purchased the Jim Henson studio lot ... and he appears to have a clear vision on how he wants the studio to look in the future ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ …
Discussion: Daily Mail
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: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and Page Six
People:
Trista Sutter Says She Did Special Forces to ‘Get Back to Me’ as She Wonders What It'll Feel Like ‘When My Kids Go Away’  —  “I just thought, you're crazy.  Why would you want me?”  Sutter said of getting the call to do ‘Special Forces’  —  Trista Sutter is in the process of rediscovering herself.
Just Jared:
Broadway Besties Lea Michele & Jonathan Groff Support Audra McDonald at Star-Studded ‘Gypsy’ Opening Night  —  The Broadway revival of Gypsy, starring legendary performer Audra McDonald, is officially open!  —  Broadway besties Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff were among the celebs who led …
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
 
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Just Jared:
‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Confirmed - 3 Cast Members Returning, 1 New Star Joining!
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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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‘Real Housewives’ star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges
 

 
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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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