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5:05 PM ET, December 23, 2024

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NBC News:
Amber Heard speaks out on Blake Lively allegations against Justin Baldoni: ‘I saw this firsthand’  —  Baldoni retained the same PR crisis manager that Johnny Depp used during his high-profile defamation trial against Heard in 2022.  In an exclusive statement to NBC News …
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez and ex Ben Affleck exchange Christmas presents over lunch at Soho House in LA  —  Jennifer Lopez donned a cozy, oversized cardigan and wide-leg blue jeans to have lunch with her estranged fourth husband Ben Affleck at the members-only Soho House in West Hollywood on Sunday at 2pm.
Discussion: Us Weekly, SheKnows and Cosmopolitan
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Jennifer Lopez and Estranged Husband Ben Affleck Reunite Ahead of Christmas
Discussion: Elle and Extra
Rachel Burchfield / People:
Queen Elizabeth Broke Precedent in 2006 and Invited Kate Middleton to Christmas at Sandringham — Here's Why Kate Turned Her Down  —  “It was the first time the Queen had extended such an invitation,” royal biographer Robert Lacey said of asking a girlfriend to the traditional royal Christmas
Discussion: SheKnows
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Cameron Roy / Daily Mail:
The REAL reason Kate Middleton politely declined the Queen's unprecedented invitation to spend Christmas at Sandringham with the royal family
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
TRAVIS HUNTER DEACTIVATES INSTAGRAM ... As FiancéE Criticism Continues  —  Travis Hunter — the Heisman Trophy winner and arguably the most known player in college football — has deactivated his Instagram ... as online criticism of his fiancée continues.
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TMZ.com:
Travis Hunter Needs To Keep Love Life Private To Avoid Criticism, Says Nate Burleson
Discussion: New York Post
TMZ.com:
Mariah Carey Holds Hands With Anderson .Paak In Aspen, Sparks Romance Rumors  —  MARIAH CAREY ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ... Anderson .Paak?!? … Mariah Carey is sparking romance rumors with Anderson .Paak ... because they went out to dinner together in Aspen, and they were holding hands!!!
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Bossip
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Broadus Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Wayne Deuce  —  Snoop Dogg's family is expanding because Cori Broadus is pregnant!  —  The rapper's only daughter is expecting her first baby with fiancé Wayne Deuce, she exclusively confirmed to E! News.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Extra
Edward Segarra / USA Today:
Art Evans, 'A Soldier's Story' and ‘Die Hard 2’ actor, dies at 82  —  Actor Art Evans, best known for his roles in the films “A Soldier's Story” and “Die Hard 2,” has died.  He was 82.  —  Evans died on Saturday, his agents LyNea Bell and Charleen McGuire confirmed in an emailed statement to USA TODAY on Sunday.
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People:
CEO Killing Suspect Luigi Mangione Pleads Not Guilty to State Murder Charges  —  The 26-year-old is accused of fatally gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson  —  Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges that could land him in prison for the rest of his life …
Hannah Sacks / People:
Blake Lively Focused on Making Christmas ‘Special’ for Her 4 Kids amid Legal Action Against Justin Baldoni (Exclusive Source)  —  Lively shares her four kids — daughters James, Inez and Betty, as well as son Olin — with husband Ryan Reynolds  —  Blake Lively is focusing on her family as the holidays approach.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and Cele|bitchy
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Dave Grohl and Wife Will Spend Christmas ‘as a Family’ After He Welcomed a Baby Outside of Marriage (Exclusive Source)  —  The Foo Fighters rocker and wife Jordyn Blum will spend Christmas with their daughters as a family  —  Dave Grohl and his family are sticking together this holiday season.
People:
King Charles Filmed Christmas Speech in Former Hospital Chapel, a Surprise Move After ‘Brutal’ Year  —  The King was said to be “absolutely enchanted” by the space — and broke tradition in filming there  —  King Charles switched up tradition this Christmas and recorded his traditional holiday broadcast …
Gil Macias / People:
Denzel Washington Gets Baptized and Becomes a Minister During Live Streamed Ceremony: 'It Took a While but I'm Here'  —  The Oscar-winning actor posed for photos with his certificate of baptism just weeks after saying religion in Hollywood is “not fashionable”
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Hallmark Renews Finding Mr. Christmas for Season 2 Hosted by Jonathan Bennett: ‘Just Scratching the Surface’ (Exclusive)  —  Jonathan Bennett will continue his hunt for the next Hallmark Christmas movie star  —  The search for “Mr. Christmas” continues!  —  Hallmark has renewed …
Discussion: Variety, Deadline and Just Jared
Jamie Roberts / The Mirror:
Lily Allen ‘splits’ from husband David Harbour and makes drastic decision  —  Lily Allen is putting herself out there as a single woman following reports that she and husband David Harbour have parted from one another  —  Lily Allen has made a major move after reportedly splitting from husband David Harbour.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Beatriz Colon / HELLO!:
Chrissy Teigen bewilders fans as she reveals the celebrity her daughter Esti is ‘mysteriously’ obsessed with  —  The Cravings author's daughter with John Legend developed a curious affinity  —  As children of celebrities, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's kids come across tons of them …
Discussion: Marie Claire, E! Online, SheKnows and People
 
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Alicia Keys Celebrates Her ‘Young King’ Stepson Kassem Jr. on His 18th Birthday: ‘Totally Unstoppable’
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ actor Harvey Fierstein reveals he dropped 120 pounds with weight-loss drug
Discussion: Daily Mail, People and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Sued After Business Venture Involving Chris Brown Goes South
Discussion: Vibe
Latoya Gayle / People:
Kim Kardashian Sings ‘Santa Baby’ in Surreal Party Video Featuring a Very Unlikely Santa
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Beloved BBC Radio star dies suddenly after game of tennis as wife pays touching tribute
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Netflix will host NFL Christmas games, including Beyonce's Halftime show, for only three hours after streaming them live; replays will be available on NFL+

 
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