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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”.
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
Daily Mail:
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater ‘relieved’ his ex Lilly Jay didn't ‘throw them under the bus’ in essay  — Ethan's ex-wife broke her silence on her divorce in an essay for The Cut  — A source tells DailyMail.com that Jay had been ‘silenced’ from speaking out
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and People
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Dr. Lilly Jay / The Cut:
How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?
Hedy Phillips / People:
Brandi Glanville Steps Out for First Time Since Dissolving Her Face Filler After ‘Parasite’ Crisis  —  Glanville recently opened up about thinking she had a “parasite” under her skin  —  Brandi Glanville is feeling more like herself.  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alumna, 52 …
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Mail and OMG.BLOG
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Page Six:
Brandi Glanville reveals candid, emotional details about her debilitating face ‘parasite’
Discussion: Us Weekly
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, Just Jared and Vibe
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Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer Are Expecting Their Second Baby Together — See Her Bump!  —  The couple are already parents to a baby girl, 23 months  —  Mark Ronson and Grace Gummer's family is growing!  —  The actress, 38, and music producer, 49, are expecting their second baby together …
Discussion: Page Six, Us Weekly and Extra
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
Sara Vallone / Us Weekly:
‘Dance Moms’ Alum Paige Hyland Says She's Discovered a Lump Amid Mom Kelly's Breast Cancer Battle  —  After her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, Dance Moms alum Paige Hyland is opening up about her own heath scare.  —  On TikTok, Hyland revealed that she was going in to have a breast ultrasound done …
Discussion: E! Online
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 …
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
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.
Rebecca Aizin / People:
Inside Brittany Murphy's ‘Hard Time’ in the Months Before Her Death: She ‘Deserved a Different Story’ (Exclusive)  —  Fifteen years after the actress' shocking death, costars from her final movie tell PEOPLE about Brittany Murphy's last months  —  One hot day in June 2009, Brittany Murphy was busy on set.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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 …
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
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.
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:
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.
 
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‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ Confirmed - 3 Cast Members Returning, 1 New Star Joining!
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Kelly Clarkson Appears to Shade Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock With Video Easter Egg
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‘The Crown’ star Vanessa Kirby engaged to lacrosse star Paul Rabil
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Marina Watts / People:
Phil Collins Gives Rare Health Update 2 Years After Retiring from Drumming: ‘To Suddenly Not Be Able to Is a Shock’
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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ in the Works for 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)
 

 
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