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7:35 PM ET, December 15, 2017

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Dani McDonald / Stuff.co.nz:
Ashley Judd responds to Peter Jackson's claims on Harvey Weinstein blacklist  —  Film producer Weinstein is facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Hollywood actresses.  —  Ashley Judd has spoken out after Sir Peter Jackson said the Weinstein brothers orchestrated a smear campaign …
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Alexa Valiente / ABC News:
Matt Damon opens up about Harvey Weinstein, sexual harassment and confidentiality agreements  —  Matt Damon addressed the sexual allegations against Harvey Weinstein, saying, “I knew I wouldn't want him married to anyone close to me.”  —  “But that was the extent of what we knew.
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Los Angeles Times:
NYPD opens investigation into Russell Simmons as more sexual assault allegations surface
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
Dustin Hoffman Accused of Exposing Himself to a Minor, Assaulting Two Women (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Cori Thomas was in high school when she says Dustin Hoffman exposed himself to her in a hotel room.  Melissa Kester was a recent college graduate when Hoffman allegedly sexually assaulted her while recording audio for the film “Ishtar.”
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Actresses to Protest Sexual Harassment by Wearing Only Black to the 2018 Golden Globes  —  Women in Hollywood are making a statement.  —  Amid sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood, a source tells E! News that more than thirty female actresses who are attending and or presenting …
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PeopleStyle / People.com:
Actresses to Protest Harassment in Hollywood by Wearing Black to the Golden Globes
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck is continuing treatment for alcohol and substance abuse, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.  —  “Ben's main priorities have never wavered,” a source close to the 45-year-old actor tells Us.  “He's focused on his family and spending time with Lindsay [Shookus].
Discussion: What's New and AOL
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Aaron Carter Reveals His Goal Is to Be a Father: ‘I Was Thinking About Adopting’
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TMZ.com:
XXXTentacion Sent to Jail, Facing 7 New Witness Tampering Charges  —  XXXTentacion was sent straight to jail Friday morning after prosecutors slapped him with 7 new charges, all felonies, in his 2016 domestic violence case.  —  The new counts include different degrees of witness tampering and witness harassment.
Discussion: Variety, Sandra Rose, Bossip and Stereogum
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Inside Matt Lauer's Secret Relationship With a ‘Today’ Production Assistant (EXCLUSIVE)  —  In 1999, Addie Collins arrived at NBC's “Today” as a young intern with big aspirations.  A few months later, she landed her dream job as production assistant, forming close bonds with her new colleagues Katie Couric, Ann Curry and Al Roker.
Jess Cagle / People.com:
A Monkey on Set?!  John Stamos Reflects on Full House — and How It Prepared Him for Fatherhood  —  Uncle Jesse 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: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
Lauren Porter / Essence.com:
Taraji P. Henson Confirms Her Long-Rumored Relationship: 'I'm Very Very Happy!'  —  Have you noticed Taraji P. Henson's glow?  —  The actress has a lot to be happy about.  In addition to being the leading lady on FOX's hit drama Empire, and producing and starring in her upcoming film Proud Mary …
Discussion: PerezHilton, Page Six, Us Weekly and Bossip
Gary Baum / Hollywood Reporter:
TV Host Carter Oosterhouse Accused of Coerced Oral Sex by Makeup Artist  —  Kailey Kaminsky claims she acquiesced to his demands for oral sex when the carpenter turned reality TV star threatened her employment.  —  A woman who worked on HGTV star Carter Oosterhouse's popular show Carter …
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Jamie Foxx Celebrates 50th Birthday — with Katie Holmes!  —  Jamie Foxx rang in his birthday with a little help from Katie Holmes.  —  The two celebrated the actor's 50th birthday with a night out in Los Angeles on Wednesday, a source tells PEOPLE.  Foxx and Holmes — who have never confirmed …
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Dlisted and AOL
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Daily Mail:
Jamie Foxx and girlfriend Katie Holmes come over camera shy after celebrating his 50th …
Discussion: What's New
 
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Dwayne Johnson Strongly Considering Presidential Run in 2024 (EXCLUSIVE)
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Austin Fuller / Current:
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