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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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Daily Mail:
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater ‘relieved’ his ex Lilly Jay didn't ‘throw them under the bus’ in essay
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and People
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Shakira gushes over ‘empathetic’ Chris Martin checking on her ‘every day’ after Gerard Piqué breakup  —  He will try to fix you.  —  Shakira relied on Coldplay frontman Chris Martin for support after her breakup from Gerard Piqué.  —  “He was there for me when I got separated …
Discussion: Daily Mail and HELLO!
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Alex Morris / Rolling Stone:
How Coldplay Became Bigger, Happier, and More ‘Coldplay’ Than Ever
Rhiannon Mills / Sky News:
King's cancer treatment will continue into next year, Sky News understands  —  Buckingham Palace announced in February that King Charles had been diagnosed with cancer and was beginning a course of treatment.  Palace sources tell Sky News his treatment has been “moving in a positive direction”.
Esther Kang / People:
Wendy Williams Makes a Rare Public Appearance at Son Kevin Hunter Jr.'s College Graduation  —  The family celebration comes after Kevin spoke out about his mother's former court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, in Lifetime's ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ documentary
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Just Jared
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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 …
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” …
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
Just Jared:
Netflix Wraps Production on Final ‘Stranger Things’ Season, Shares New Photos of Cast  —  And that's a wrap on the final season of Stranger Things!  —  On Friday (December 20), Netflix confirmed that production had wrapped on the fifth and final season of the hit television show.
Discussion: The Wrap, Variety, Cosmopolitan and Collider
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 …
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: Page Six, Cosmopolitan and Daily Mail
Dory Jackson / People:
Nicole Richie Reflects on Falling Out with Paris Hilton in Their 20s: ‘Not the Best Moments’ (Exclusive)  —  “Paris and I have more of a sisterhood than I would say, a standard friendship,” Richie tells PEOPLE  —  Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie's connection runs deep.
Discussion: E! Online
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 …
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: New York Daily News and Daily Mail
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, The Mirror, OK! and The Sun
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
 
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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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