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11:55 AM 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 …
TMZ.com:
‘Die Hard 2’ Star Art Evans Dead at 82  —  ACTOR ART EVANS DEAD AT 82 ... Known For ‘Die Hard 2’ & ‘Fright Night’  —  Art Evans, an actor best known for his roles in “Die Hard 2” and “Fright Night,” has died ... according to his reps.  —  The film and TV actor died while surrounded …
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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.
TMZ.com:
‘WORKAHOLICS’ STAR WAYMOND LEE DEAD AT 72 ... After ALS Battle  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 965 … 6:41 p.m. PT — Adam DeVine, who co-led and co-created “Workaholics,” has broken his silence following Waymond Lee's passing ... noting in a new Instagram post that he was “gutted” by the news.
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Jeff Bezos denies he's marrying fiancée Lauren Sánchez in a $600M Aspen wedding: 'Don't be gullible'
Discussion: New York Post and TMZ.com
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 …
Discussion: Just Jared, Suggest and New York Post
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 …
Gibson Johns / E! Online:
Hailey Bieber Debuts Birthstone Ring Dedicated to Her and Justin Bieber's Son Jack  —  Hailey Bieber showed off a sparkling new piece of jewelry that features a symbolic nod to her and Justin Bieber's son, Jack Blues Bieber.  —  Hailey Bieber mother-son bond with Jack Blues Bieber is solid as a rock.
Discussion: Billboard, People, Elle and Marie Claire
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
The Young and the Restless Star Conner Floyd Is Engaged to Carly Frei: ‘The Love of My Life’ (Exclusive)  —  The Young and the Restless star Conner Floyd is engaged!  —  On Saturday, Dec. 21, the soap opera star, 32, popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, esthetician and skincare expert Carly Frei, in her hometown of Boston.
Discussion: Soaps.com and Just Jared
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Polio Survivor Francis Coppola Urges Caution As Vax Skeptics Take Posts In Trump Administration … This week, he's doing interviews as the film opens in South American markets, but he took time out to weigh in on a movement gaining traction, to limit vaccines as Donald Trump prepares to reenter the White House.
Discussion: New York Daily News and The Wrap
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Beloved BBC Radio star dies suddenly after game of tennis as wife pays touching tribute  —  Veteran broadcaster David Arscott, who was a presenter on Radio Brighton before it was renamed Radio Sussex, has died at the age of 81, with wife Jill confirming his passing
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Crocodile Dundee star dies in ‘end of an era’ after fame for iconic 1986 movie  —  The 700kg croc that starred alongside Paul Hogan in the 1986 classic Crocodile Dundee has passed away after living for over 90 years, the reptile's caretakers have announced  —  The iconic crocodile that appeared in Crocodile Dundee has died.
Latoya Gayle / People:
Kim Kardashian Sings ‘Santa Baby’ in Surreal Party Video Featuring a Very Unlikely Santa  —  The reality TV star teamed up with her brother-in-law Travis Barker for the festive song on Monday, Dec. 23  —  Kim Kardashian is evoking Eartha Kitt!  —  The reality-star-turned-mogul, 44 …
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
‘It Ends With Us’ author Colleen Hoover supports ‘honest and kind’ Blake Lively amid Justin Baldoni complaint  —  Colleen Hoover showed her support for Blake Lively after the actress filed a complaint against Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment and for allegedly trying to “destroy” her reputation.
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Justin Baldoni Dropped by Talent Agency Amid Blake Lively's Harassment Lawsuit
 
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Caroline Graham / Daily Mail:
Revealed: How Meghan's friend Omid Scobie is masterminding a VERY unflattering Royal TV drama where a feisty feminist triumphs over fuddy-duddy courtiers …
Discussion: New York Post, Cele|bitchy and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Travis Hunter Needs To Keep Love Life Private To Avoid Criticism, Says Nate Burleson
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