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Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Stephen Collins to Katie Couric: 'I'm a Flawed Person'  —  Stephen Collins shares a vividly detailed confession with PEOPLE in which he admits he had inappropriate sexual conduct with underage girls.  Subscribe now to access the complete statement, only in PEOPLE.
Discussion: Gawker, Page Six and TMZ.com
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Lynette Rice / People.com:
Stephen Collins Confesses Sexual Abuse of Underage Girls to PEOPLE: ‘I Did Something Terribly Wrong’
Variety:
Sony Cancels Theatrical Release for ‘The Interview’ on Christmas  —  With theater chains defecting en masse, Sony Pictures Entertainment has pulled the planned Christmas release of “The Interview.”  —  In announcing the decision to cancel the holiday debut, Sony hit back at the hackers …
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Alan Light / Hollywood Reporter:
Taylor Swift Reveals Surprising Industry Reaction to Spotify Decision  —  It's easy to forget that when Taylor Swift announced in August that her fifth album, 1989, would leave her country roots behind to be a purely pop project, there were a lot of skeptics — as she might say, a lot of haters ready to hate, hate, hate.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PerezHilton and Just Jared
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift Screams, Pulls Her Hair on Hollywood Reporter Cover, Says Spotify Decision Caused …
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Daniel Gates / Gossip Cop:
Miley Cyrus and Patrick Schwarzenegger NOT Married, Despite Report (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Miley Cyrus is NOT married to Patrick Schwarzenegger, despite a new Life & Style report.  Gossip Cop can bust this story, which claims “stunned friends” have learned that Cyrus and Schwarzenegger allegedly tied the knot in a “wild secret ceremony.”
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus Dating Patrick Schwarzenegger: What Rory Kennedy Thinks
Discussion: In Case You Didn't Know and Gawker
Molly Balkenbush / fox4kc.com:
North Kansas City school takes away blind child's cane, replaces it with pool noodle  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two North Kansas City parents are outraged after they say their blind son's cane was taken away from him at school by a bus driver.  —  Eight-year-old Dakota Nafzinger attends Gracemor Elementary School.
Sandra Sobieraj Westfall / People.com:
The Obamas: How We Deal with Our Own Racist Experiences  —  The Obamas open up about raising their daughters, the impact of stereotypes, and what's on the POTUS dance party playlist.  Subscribe now for instant access to the exclusive PEOPLE interview!  —  The protective bubble that comes …
RADAR:
Bruce Jenner Plans To Get A Boob Job and Announce He's Becoming A Woman: He Considers His Own Reality Show To Document Transition … Bruce Jenner is becoming a woman and plans to publicly announce his transition in January, In Touch is reporting.  —  And his own reality TV show might not be far behind!
Ted Simmons / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennifer Aniston, Anna Kendrick Talk ‘Cake’ Satisfaction and Superhero Roles  —  Seated at the front of Lincoln Center's Francesca Beale Theater, Jennifer Aniston and Anna Kendrick reflected on the joys of making independent film, particularly amidst the big-budget projects in which they frequently appear.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, TIME, Page Six and Just Jared
Benjamin Svetkey / Hollywood Reporter:
Angelina Jolie on Ditching Her Team, Directing Brad Pitt: “A Therapist Would Have a Field Day”  —  “Mom?  I saw this thing over there — can I skateboard on it?”  The “thing” is a freshly painted cyclorama inside the Los Angeles photo studio where, on a sunny day in November, Jolie is being photographed for her THR cover.
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Stevie Wonder, 64, Welcomes Ninth Child, a Baby Girl Named Nia!  —  She's here!  Stevie Wonder has welcomed his ninth child, and second child with girlfriend Tomeeka Robyn Bracy, a baby girl named Nia, his rep confirms to Us Weekly.  —  PHOTOS: Babies of the years!
Discussion: Bossip and Just Jared
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
'Guardians of the Galaxy's' Chris Pratt, James Gunn Photographed in Bed Together, Reading Comic Books  —  “Everyone wants to win big, but no one wants to gamble,” says Chris Pratt, star of Guardians of the Galaxy, the unlikely highest-grossing movie of the year.
Anya / People.com:
Drew Barrymore: Bouncing Back After Baby Is ‘Not My Experience’  —  Family comes first for Drew Barrymore.  —  “It's amazing.  It's the driving force behind how I live my life,” Barrymore told PEOPLE at the Refinery29 L.A. Holiday Party on Dec. 10.  —  Barrymore, 39, and husband Will Kopelman welcomed daughter Frankie in April.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Celeb Gossip …
Lydia Barnes / People.com:
Elton John to Wed Longtime Partner David Furnish  —  Will the holiday season bring wedding bells for Elton John?  —  Possibly!  —  The singer will officially tie the knot with longtime partner David Furnish, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  In 2005, the pair - who are parents to sons Zachary and Elijah …
Discussion: Associated Press
 
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HER HUSBAND'S OTHER WOMAN — READ THE TEXTS!
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EXCLUSIVE: Troubled Teen Mom star Amber Portwood left devastated by the death of the father …
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
North Korea-Based Thriller With Gore Verbinski And Steve Carell Canceled
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Amanda Michelle Steiner / People.com:
Charlie Sheen to Reprise His Iconic Ferris Bueller's Day Off Role on The Goldbergs (PHOTOS)
Stephanie Saltzman / Allure:
Get an Exclusive Look At Demi Lovato's Allure Photo Shoot
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Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lawrence's Hot Detail Man, Justin Riblet, Nearly Overshadows Her: Get All the Details!
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Us Weekly:
Robert Pattinson Shopping for Townhouse in Brooklyn: Details
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Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner Posts Intimate Instagram Photo With Faceless Man: Is It Tyga?
El Mayimbe / Latino-Review.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Viola Davis Bags Amanda Waller Role In ‘Suicide Squad’
Discussion: IGN, Comicbook.com and PerezHilton
X17Online.com:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Beyonce Sports Her New 'Do On Date Night With Jay Z
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Michelle Tauber / People.com:
Robin Williams's Son Zak on His Dad: ‘I Miss Him All the Time’
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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