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Wall Street Journal:
Where Is James Bond?  Trapped in an Ugly Stalemate With Amazon  —  A clash between the Broccoli family, which has creative control over 007, and the e-commerce giant, which owns the franchise, has put Bond's future on pause
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”.
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 …
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Princess Michael of Kent breaks both wrists in fall at palace after undergoing heart surgery  —  This has been a traumatic year for several members of the Royal Family - and none more so than for Princess Michael of Kent.  —  I hear that Marie Christine is unable to use …
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People:
Andy Cohen Reacts to RHOP Star Karen Huger's Guilty DUI Verdict: 'It's Very Sad' (Exclusive)  —  The reality star, 61, was found guilty on all charges except reckless driving for her March DUI arrest, PEOPLE confirmed on Dec. 18  —  Andy Cohen is weighing in on Karen Huger's guilty verdict following her March DUI arrest.
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Joe Jonas Flashes His Shocking Upper Thigh Tattoos in New Video  —  Joe Jonas gifted his over 12 million Instagram followers with a peak at his gams... and the cartoon-centric ink he sports.  The 35-year-old singer is known for his bold tattoos, and in a new Instagram video shared on December 19 …
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: Page Six and E! Online
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: Us Weekly, Page Six and Daily Mail
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Apple Lands ‘Bananas’ Series Starring Oscar Isaac & Ana De Armas From David O. Russell & Fifth Season … Carolina Paiz (Orange is the New Black, Narcos) is the creator; Fifth Season is the studio.  —  The premise for the potential series, written and executive produced by Paiz …
Discussion: Collider, TVLine and The Wrap
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Just Jared:   Oscar Isaac & Ana De Armas to Lead New Apple TV+ Series ‘Bananas’
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 …
Alesia Fiddler / Daily Mail:
How Duchess Sophie has become the unsung hero of Christmas by taking the pressure off Kate Middleton  —  The festive period is a busy time for many people, yet Sophie the Duchess of Edinburgh has been hard at work and attended several engagements in recent weeks.
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cele|bitchy
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
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian almost spills out of her red leather dress at Christmas party with Khloe and Kris  —  Kim Kardashian almost spilled out of her low-cut red leather grommeted dress on Thursday evening.  —  The 44-year-old SKIMS mogul was attending a Christmas party at Mexican restaurant Casa Vega in Sherman Oaks, California.
Discussion: E! Online and Marie Claire
Daily Mail:
King Charles makes a wry joke about his health as it's confirmed his cancer treatment will continue into next year  — Charles met Caroline again outside the community hall in east London today  —  King Charles made a wry joke about his health this afternoon amid reports his cancer treatment will continue into next year.
Discussion: HELLO!, People, Us Weekly, Extra and The Sun
Brianne Tracy / People:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Says Her Kids Have Watched I Know What You Did Last Summer: 'They're Horror People' (Exclusive)  —  “It's such a surreal moment to sit with your kids and watch yourself as a kid,” the actress tells PEOPLE  —  Prior to confirming her return in the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot …
Discussion: SheKnows
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.
Joelle Goldstein / People:
The Ultimatum's Dave Adams and Vanessa Hattaway Are Engaged: ‘A Lifetime Love’ (Exclusive)  —  The couple, who appeared on season 3 of ‘The Ultimatum’ but left the show early, tell PEOPLE they plan to tie the knot “somewhere exotic” in 2025  —  Dave Adams and Vanessa Hattaway are getting married!
Discussion: E! Online
Catherine Santino / People:
Alyssa Milano Goes Makeup-Free in 52nd Birthday Selfie: Read Her Empowering Message  —  The actress also ditched the filters in her post  —  Alyssa Milano is celebrating her birthday with a makeup-free moment.  —  The actress, who turned 52 on Thursday, Dec. 19, marked the occasion with a fresh-faced selfie to Instagram.
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 …
 
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Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
Ethan Slater's Ex-Wife Dr. Lilly Jay Pens Essay About Super Public Divorce: “Season of Shock and Mourning”
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People:
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