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1:15 PM ET, December 20, 2013

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Swalker / Duck Commander:
The Robertson Family Offical Statement  —  We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support.  The family has spent much time in prayer since learning of A&E's decision.  We want you to know that first and foremost we are a family rooted in our faith in God and our belief that the Bible is His word.
K.C. Blumm / People.com:
Selena Gomez Cancels Australian Tour to ‘Spend Some Time on Myself’  —  Selena Gomez has canceled her Australian tour next year, saying that she needs to focus on herself.  —  “My fans are so important to me and I would never want to disappoint them,” the singer says in a statement.
Shari Weiss / Gossip Cop:
Demi Lovato Shocked at Insensitive X Factor Drinking Joke: ‘That Was F**ked Up’  —  Demi Lovato was shocked and appalled at an insensitive segment on Thursday's “X Factor” finale.  —  VIDEO BELOW  —  The show featured a digitally-altered compilation of clips showing the singer supposedly drinking …
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Clint Eastwood Divorce — No Way I'm Paying her Spousal Support!  —  CLINT EASTWOOD DIVORCE  —  NO WAY I'M PAYING HER ALIMONY  —  12/20/2013 8:21 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF  —  Clint Eastwood thinks his soon-to-be ex-wife should fend for herself ... because he's asking a judge to DENY her any spousal support.
Baz Bamigboye / Daily Mail:
Harry flies into the West End: J.K. Rowling to co-produce magical new stage play based on her best-selling books  —  Truly it's beyond wizard.  I can exclusively reveal that a play based on J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter tales will open in the West End within two years.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Beyonce Kisses Madonna's Daughter Mercy James at Her Mrs. Carter Concert: See the Picture!  —  Too much fabulousness in one place!  Brooklyn's Barclays Center was overflowing with star power on Thursday, Dec. 19, when Madonna hit up Beyonce's Mrs. Carter show with her 8-year-old daughter, Mercy James.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Chantal Waldholz / lifeandstylemag.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Robin Wright, 47, Engaged to 33-Year-Old Boyfriend Ben Foster  —  Robin Wright is engaged to actor Ben Foster.  —  Robin Wright is ready to walk down the aisle again!  —  Life & Style can exclusively reveal that the 47-year-old is engaged to actor Ben Foster, who's 14 years her junior.
Tim Nudd / People.com:
Alex Kinsey & Sierra Deaton: Winning The X Factor Was ‘Really, Really Overwhelming’  —  They could barely get through their performance of “Say Something” on Thursday after learning that they'd won the third season of The X Factor.  —  And no wonder, given the churn of emotions Alex & Sierra were feeling.
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes Broken Up?  They're “Good Friends” Now, She Says  —  Well, Ariana Grande and Nathan Sykes were very cute together while it lasted.  —  The “Popular” artist seemingly confirmed Wednesday night that she and The Wanted singer are no longer a couple …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Just Jared
Barron Hilton / TMZ.com:
CHECK OUT MY BATTLE SCARS  —  Barron Hilton is still going through the healing process — after some guy smashed his face in during a coke-fueled party in Miami earlier this month — showing off his scabby battle wounds Thursday in Hawaii.  —  Barron surfaced in Maui with his GF …
TMZ.com:
VH1 Star Real — My Cancer is Almost Gone ... It's a Miracle!  —  VH1 STAR REAL  —  My Cancer is Almost Gone  —  'IT'S A MIRACLE'  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The star of VH1's “Real Chance of Love” went under the knife Wednesday night to remove huge chunks of cancer from his colon …
Discussion: Us Weekly
In Touch Weekly:
Julia Roberts Is Grateful For Reality TV Stars: ‘They Take Attention Away From Me!’  —  Julia Roberts reveals why she appreciates reality TV stars!  —  Julia Roberts is one of the biggest movie stars in the world — but she values her privacy and prefers to stay out of the public eye.
TMZ.com:
Phil Robertson Publicly Bashed Gays for Years — A&E Knew All About It  —  Publicly Bashed Gays ... FOR YEARS  —  A&E KNEW ALL ABOUT IT  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  A&E knew all about “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson feelings toward gays when it hired him — because the guy openly preached …
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
NEWS/ Paul Walker's Daughter, Meadow, Attends Justin Bieber's Believe Movie Premiere  —  Meadow Walker has stepped out publicly for the first time since the untimely death of her father, Paul Walker.  —  Sources confirm to E! News that she was among the guests who attended tonight's premiere …
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Amy Willis / Daily Mail:
Kate's hacked voicemail: Prince William called Duchess of Cambridge ‘babykins’ while they were dating and was nearly shot during training exercise, hacking trial hears  —  Intimate messages left by Prince William for Kate Middleton when they were dating have been revealed for the first time in court today.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Cele|bitchy
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Prince William Called Kate Middleton “Babykins”: Private Messages Released in Phone-Hacking Case
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
 
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