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11:40 AM ET, December 5, 2018

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Hollywood Reporter:
Kevin Hart Confirmed to Host 91st Oscars  —  The star and comedian is emceeing the event for the first time, saying, “now it's time to rise to the occasion.”  —  Kevin Host is officially set to host the 91st Academy Awards ceremony.  —  “I will be sure to make this years Oscars a special one …
Discussion: TV Tattle
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Stephen Galloway / Hollywood Reporter:
Why Oscar Host Has Become the Least Wanted Job in Hollywood  —  With the 91st Academy Awards less than three months away, producer Donna Gigliotti has yet to line up an emcee, but don't blame her — it's a gig that almost no one should want.  —  Long forgotten in the kerfuffle that ended the 2017 Oscars …
Mariah Smith / The Cut:
Editor's Note: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas  —  Upon further editorial review, we found this story did not meet our standards.  We've removed it and apologize.  —  THE LATEST  —  This Skin-Care Ingredient Is a Secret Fountain of Youth Babies have it naturally, but the rest of us have to buy it.
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Breanne L. Heldman / People.com:
Priyanka Chopra's Wedding Dress and Nick Jonas' Tux Featured Hidden Romantic Touches
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Page Six
Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Priyanka Chopra's Wedding Dress Took 1,826 Hours to Make: See the First Photos!
Discussion: Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt ‘Got What He Wanted’ in Custody Battle With Angelina Jolie  —  Ready to move on.  Following more than two years of fighting, Brad Pitt “got what he wanted” in his custody battle with Angelina Jolie, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: The Way They Were
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Blast
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TMZ.com:
'America's Next Top Model' Alum Jael Strauss Dead at 34 From Breast Cancer  —  Former 'America's Next Top Model' contestant Jael Strauss has died just two months after announcing she'd been diagnosed with cancer.  —  Sources close to the model — who competed on season 8 of the reality show …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Jon Gosselin Wins Sole Custody of Son Collin as Kate Gosselin Misses Court Appearance … Jon Gosselin appeared in court on Tuesday, December 4, for a hearing regarding the custody of his 14-year-old son Collin.  His ex-wife, Kate Gosselin, and her lawyer did not show up.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:   Teen Mom OG's Tyler Baltierra Talks Living Apart From Catelynn Lowell: 'We Don't Call It Separation'
Mary Jacob / RADAR:
Shocking Victory: Jon Gosselin Wins Temporary Custody Of Son Collin After Ex Kate Is No-Show In Court
Discussion: Us Weekly and Star
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:   Tyler Baltierra Reveals Why He and Catelynn Lowell Chose the Name Tezlee for Baby No. 3
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
RACE IS ON TO RU BRITAIN RuPaul's Drag Race is coming to BBC3 and bosses want homegrown drag queens to star in the eight-part series  —  In America, RuPaul's Drag Race has seen a stellar line-up of stars appear as guests on the show, including Lady Gaga and Khloe Kardashian
Discussion: Queerty and The WOW Report
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Michelle Obama Met Last Night for the First Time — Here's What They Discussed  —  Michelle and Meghan have finally met.  —  Meghan Markle and Michelle Obama met for the first time privately on Monday evening, PEOPLE confirms, after the royal mom-to-be attended the London stop …
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Step Out for Their First Christmas Carol Service Together
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Elisa Lipsky-Karasz / Wall Street Journal:
Gwyneth Paltrow Wants to Convert You  —  Newly remarried, the Goop CEO is living her best life—and believes she can help you live yours better, too  —  ON A JULY DAY two months before Gwyneth Paltrow is due to be married—for the second time, to writer and TV producer Brad Falchuk …
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Page Six
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘I, Tonya’ Director in Early Talks to Tackle Cruella de Vil Movie for Disney  —  Emma Stone is set to star.  —  Craig Gillespie, who last directed I, Tonya, is in early talks to helm Cruella, a live-action take on the 101 Dalmatians villainess.  —  Alex Timbers was on board to direct the project …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Blocked Ariana Grande After Their Split: He's ‘Trying to Distance Himself’  —  Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande are living separate lives on social media nearly two months after calling off their engagement.  —  Grande, 26, messaged a fan on Monday, December 3, admitting she doesn't have access to Davidson's posts.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Laila Ali Hits Pedestrian in Calabasas Parking Lot, Victim Hospitalized  —  Laila Ali was involved in a serious accident in Calabasas that left a pedestrian seriously injured ... TMZ has learned.  —  The accident went down Tuesday afternoon in Calabasas.  We're told Laila accidentally hit …
Discussion: Bossip and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Princess Love & Ray J Ready for Baby #2, As Long As The Equipment Works  —  Ray J and Princess Love seem set for another bun in the oven, but someone's gotta step up — or we should say GET up — if it's gonna happen.  Sorry Ray ... this is gonna hurt a bit.
Discussion: Bossip
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis’ Movie in the Works at Netflix (Exclusive)  —  Production is already secretly underway.  —  Online talk show Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis is getting the movie treatment, courtesy of Netflix.  —  Production is already (and secretly) …
Discussion: TV Tattle
Allison / Dlisted:
Kanye West Got Called Out For Texting During Opening Night Of “The Cher Show”  —  If Kim Kardashian had her own version of “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music, she might list off attention, money, whatever is injected into her butt and Cher's name.  Kim loves Cher and dressed as her for Halloween.
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Sierra Marquina / Ryan Seacrest:
Miley Cyrus Gets Candid About Devastating House Fire, New Track #NBLAH
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Tim Baysinger / The Wrap:
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Ashley Graham Shades Victoria's Secret for Lack of Inclusivity on Fashion Show Runway
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Travis Scott Denies Cheating on ‘Wifey’ Kylie Jenner: ‘Trolls Always Wanna Create Some Fake S—’
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TMZ.com:
Lil Pump Detained in Denmark for Taunting Cops, Show Canceled
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X17 Online:
Madonna Reignites Her Feud With Lady Gaga
Discussion: Page Six
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Discussion: Dlisted
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Celebrate Military Families with Sweet Palace Christmas Party
Discussion: Page Six and Go Fug Yourself
TMZ.com:
‘RHONY’ Star Ramona Singer the Latest ‘Housewife’ to Hook Up with Harry Dubin
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
People.com:
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
G/O Media sells The Onion to Global Tetrahedron, a new Chicago firm owned by former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson; former NBC News senior reporter Ben Collins is CEO

Eli Stokols / Politico:
A look at the tense relationship between Biden and The NYT, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, lack of trust, and his refusal to give the paper an interview

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