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7:15 AM ET, December 5, 2017

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Billy Bush / New York Times:
Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That  —  He said it.  “Grab 'em by the pussy.”  —  Of course he said it.  And we laughed along, without a single doubt that this was hypothetical hot air from America's highest-rated bloviator.  Along with Donald Trump and me, there were seven other guys present …
Hollywood Reporter:
Bryan Singer Fired From Directing Queen Biopic After On-Set Chaos (Exclusive)  —  Fox halted production Dec. 1, saying it was because of the “unexpected unavailability” of director Singer.  —  Bryan Singer has been fired from the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, 20th Century Fox has told THR.
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TMZ.com:   ‘Long Island Medium’ Star Theresa Caputo Splits from Husband of 28 Years, Could Reconcile
Leanne Aciz-Stanton / Us Weekly:
‘Long Island Medium’ Theresa Caputo Splits From Husband Larry After 28 Years of Marriage
Discussion: Daily Mail
Stephen Walter / Telegraph:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle want wedding cake made from banana, source claims  —  Thirteen months ago, Meghan Markle's cryptic Instagram post of two bananas “cuddling” signalled the start of her whirlwind romance with Prince Harry.  —  The picture - accompanied by the message “sleep tight” …
Discussion: People.com and What's New
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Asked Prince William to Be His Best Man in Wedding to Meghan Markle
Discussion: What's New
Natalie Edwards / The Sun:
MEG'S BOOBY PRIZES Meghan Markle had to stuff her bra and wear short skirts while working on US TV show Deal or No Deal
Discussion: Star
TMZ.com:
LaVar Ball Removes LiAngelo from UCLA (UPDATE)  —  2:35 PM — UCLA coach Steve Alford has addressed Gelo's departure, saying “We learned today of LiAngelo Ball's intention to withdraw from UCLA.  We respect the decision he and his family have made, and we wish him all the best in the future.”
Discussion: Sandra Rose, ESPN and Bossip
Ana Calderone / People.com:
Tiffany Haddish Dishes on Going to Taylor Swift's Potluck Dinner Party: ‘Taylor Can Cook!’  —  Since making it big, Tiffany Haddish is enjoying all the benefits of being a superstar comedienne, including being invited to a few star-studded dinner parties.  —  The Girls Trip actress …
Discussion: alloy.com
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Derrick Bryson Taylor / Page Six:
Tiffany Haddish dreams of selling veggies with Oprah
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Judge Shuts Meek Mill Down on Bail Request  —  Meek Mill just lost some momentum in his bid for freedom, because the judge has denied his request for bail.  —  According to docs, obtained by TMZ, Judge Genece Brinkley says Meek is a “flight risk” and “a danger to the community.”
Discussion: Bossip and Stereogum
Liftn:
Lindsay Lohan is Dating a Massive Korean Billionaire Arm Wrestling Bodybuilder  —  In terms of odd couples, this one takes the cake.  We're talking a kimchi-laced protein cake in the case of Je-Yong Ha, a wealthy Korean playboy who has recently made public his relationship with American movie star Lindasy Lohan.
Discussion: Dlisted and The WOW Report
Natalie Jarvey / Hollywood Reporter:
‘House of Cards’ to Resume Production in 2018 Without Star Kevin Spacey  —  The eight-episode final season will star Robin Wright.  —  House of Cards will be returning for its final season without star Kevin Spacey.  —  The drama series will resume production in early 2018 …
The Sun:
IN THE P!  NK Christina Aguilera and Pink to release secret duet after calling truce on 16-year feud  —  The former arch enemies have buried the hatchet for good, after clashing while recording 2001's smash hit Lady Marmalade  —  THEIR last chart-topping collaboration resulted in one of the most notorious pop feuds of the century.
Discussion: PerezHilton and AOL
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Katharine McPhee crashes wedding, disses bride after getting kicked out  —  TV star Katharine McPhee — who's reportedly dating pop composer David Foster — accidentally crashed a weekend wedding in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and was kicked out by the bride.  —  McPhee was with close producer …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Gail Simmons Expecting Second Child  —  Something's cooking for Gail Simmons: a new baby!  —  The Canadian Top Chef judge and newly minted cookbook author is pregnant with her second child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  Simmons and her husband, music executive Jeremy Abrams …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Access Hollywood:
Kate Winslet Reveals Matthew McConaughey Auditioned With Her For ‘Titanic’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jessica Sager / Page Six:
Blake Lively looks like Kris Jenner now
Discussion: PerezHilton
X17 Online:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - First Pix Of Miranda Kerr's Baby Bump!
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Gatecrasher / New York Daily News:
Amanda Seyfried dating real estate exec Andrew Joblon; Actress cozies up to new beau at Trump gala
Discussion: People.com
Mary Kay Linge / Page Six:
Matt Lauer and his wife have been living separate lives for years
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Dlisted and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Tyga's Last Kings Clothing Store Broken Into, Cops Investigating Burglary
Discussion: PerezHilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Eli Stokols / Politico:
Interviews with 24 people reveal the tense relationship between President Biden and the New York Times, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, and a lack of trust

Elvira Pollina / Reuters:
Journalists at Italian state broadcaster RAI plan a 24-hour strike May 6 against “suffocating control” of their work by Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government

Dominic Ponsford / Press Gazette:
AA/WARC report: UK ad spend grew 6.1% YoY to £36.6B in 2023, with search advertising up 11.9% to £14.7B and national newsbrands spending down 6.3% to £774M

 
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