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2:10 AM ET, December 14, 2017

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Salma Hayek / New York Times:
Harvey Weinstein Is My Monster Too  —  HARVEY WEINSTEIN WAS a passionate cinephile, a risk taker, a patron of talent in film, a loving father and a monster.  —  For years, he was my monster.  —  This fall, I was approached by reporters, through different sources, including my dear friend Ashley Judd …
New York Times:
Music Mogul Russell Simmons Is Accused of Rape by 3 Women  —  Mr. Simmons, a powerful gatekeeper in the entertainment and media worlds, damaged careers and self-confidence with his pattern of sexual assault and harassment, the women say.  —  In 1995, Drew Dixon was working her dream job …
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
With two close pals expecting, Kirsten Dunst was “in baby mode,” the then-32-year-old confessed to UK's Red magazine in 2014, adding, “I think 33 is a good age to have your first baby.”  —  Her mid-thirties aren't bad either.  A source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly that the 35-year-old actress …
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Jamie Blynn / Us Weekly:
Aaron Carter didn't intend to be here today.  —  Growing up …
Discussion: Page Six and PerezHilton
Carly Sloane / Us Weekly:   What Went Down on Day One of Taylor Swift's Reputation Pop-Up Shop
Ashley Lee / Hollywood Reporter:
SAG Awards to Feature All-Female Presenters  —  Kristen Bell will be the ceremony's first-ever host.  —  This year, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will only feature female presenters.  —  The ceremony's 13 acting awards will be presented by women, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Discussion: Dlisted, What's New and POPSUGAR
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Cara Buckley / New York Times:
At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, It Will Be Women First  —  Ask the producers and hosts of coming movie awards shows how or if they'll be addressing the #MeToo moment, and the responses are a grab bag of no comments, dunnos, T.B.D.s and not sures.  —  Ask the executive producer …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
PBS Suspends ‘Tavis Smiley’ Following Sexual Misconduct Investigation (EXCLUSIVE)  —  PBS has suspended late-night talk show “Tavis Smiley” amid misconduct allegations against its host and namesake.  —  “Effective today, PBS has indefinitely suspended distribution of 'Tavis Smiley …
Discussion: The Wrap, AOL and The Blemish
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
George Clooney Once Gave 14 of His Best Friends $1 Million Each, Rande Gerber Says  —  It pays to be pals with George Clooney... literally.  —  The A-list movie star's best friend Rande Gerber revealed on a recent episode of MSNBC's Headliners that back in 2013, George not only paid 14 …
Discussion: Page Six and What's New
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Jess Cagle / People.com:
John Stamos to Be a Dad at 54: 'I've Been Practicing for a Long Time'  —  Have mercy — John Stamos is going to be a dad!  The beloved Fuller House star opens up about expecting a baby with fiancée Caitlin McHugh.  Subscribe now for the exclusive baby news — only in PEOPLE.
Discussion: Bossip, What's New, PerezHilton and AOL
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Jess Cagle / People.com:
Why John Stamos Is Ready to Be a Dad: ‘I Had to Do Some Work on Myself First’
Discussion: Dlisted
Abbyfeiner / Us Weekly:
Halle Berry and Alex Da Kid Split  —  Halle Berry and Alex Da Kid have split after several months of dating, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.  —  Celebrity Splits of 2017  —  The couple confirmed their relationship in September, when Berry, 51, posted a black and white Instagram photo snuggling …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Morgan Spurlock / TwitLonger:
I am Part of the Problem  —  As I sit around watching hero after hero, man after man, fall at the realization of their past indiscretions, I don't sit by and wonder “who will be next?”  I wonder, “when will they come for me?”  —  You see, I've come to understand after months of these revelations …
Discussion: Page Six, TMZ.com and The Wrap
Rob Polansky / WFSB-TV:
3 arrested for throwing man over Derby/Shelton bridge  —  Three people face charges after Shelton police said they threw a man off the Shelton/Derby Bridge on Thanksgiving morning.  —  Police said they arrested 25-year-old Gregory Rottjer of Derby, 27-year-old Matthew Dorso of Ansonia and 22-year-old Jennifer Hannum of Derby.
Discussion: People.com and AOL
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Why J-Rod Could Get Engaged Over the Holidays: ‘There Are Definitely Talks About Marriage’  —  Could Jennifer Lopez be getting a very big (and shiny!) present from Alex Rodriguez for Christmas?  —  According to a Lopez source, the superstar couple are looking forward to a future together …
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
 
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TMZ.com:
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Seahawks' Malik McDowell Arrest Video, Cusses Out Cops Like a Maniac
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Joseph Otterson / Variety:
‘SNL’ Names Michael Che, Colin Jost Co-Head Writers
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Mieka / Dlisted:
Matt Lauer Is Fighting To Save His Marriage
Discussion: AOL
Paul Milo / New Jersey Online:
Artie Lange arrested for missed court date
Discussion: Page Six, The Wrap, People.com and The Blast
 Earlier Picks: 
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn Are Stronger Than Ever and Plan to Spend the Holidays Together
Jordan Runtagh / People.com:
2018 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class Announced: Inductees Include Bon Jovi and Dire Straits
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Simon Perry / People.com:
Christmas at Sandringham: Meghan Markle Will Join Prince Harry & Royal Family for the Holidays
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Kevin Hart Gets Candid About His ‘Tough Year’
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From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: CNN's Poppy Harlow is leaving the network; she joined in 2008 and most recently co-hosted CNN This Morning, which was effectively canceled earlier in 2024

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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