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5:30 PM ET, December 5, 2018

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Natalie Weiner / Billboard:
Billboard Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: 'There's Not Much I'm Afraid of Anymore'  —  “Woo!  It's like, 'I told y'all!'”  —  Ariana Grande is milly rocking in her seat behind the massive mixing console at Los Angeles' Record Plant studio, a wide grin revealing the single dimple in her left cheek.
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Blocked Ariana Grande After Their Split: He's ‘Trying to Distance Himself’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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.
People.com:
Cardi B Says She and Husband Offset Are Not Together Anymore: ‘I Guess We Fell Out of Love’  —  Cardi B says she and her husband Offset are calling it quits after just a year of marriage.  —  The Bodak Yellow rapper, 26, revealed the news through a video on Instagram, in which she says they “grew out of love.”
Discussion: Complex and POPSUGAR
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Cardi B And Offset Are Over  —  In news that nobody …
Discussion: Bossip
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
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Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Custody Agreement Officially Filed, Brad Will Get Increasing Custody
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Lena Dunham / Hollywood Reporter:
My Apology to Aurora  —  “I did something inexcusable,” Dunham writes in her guest editor letter for The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment issue of defending ‘Girls’ writer Murray Miller after he'd been accused of sexually assaulting an actress.  —  This year has been incredible for women in Hollywood.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Reveals the “Dramatic” Reason Their Family Christmas Card Tradition Is Over  —  Kim Kardashian is speaking out about the controversial demise of the Kardashian family Christmas card.  —  E! News caught up with the makeup guru at the KKW Beauty pop-up shop in the South Coast Plaza mall …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Perez Hilton
New York Times:
Les Moonves Obstructed Investigation Into Misconduct Claims, Report Says  —  Facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations and fearing his career as an entertainment titan was over, Leslie Moonves, the chief executive of CBS, destroyed evidence and misled investigators in an attempt to preserve …
Kirsten Birmingham / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Are ‘Actively Trying’ for Baby No. 2  —  What cheating scandal?!  Eight months after Khloé Kardashian welcomed daughter True with Tristan Thompson, she and the 27-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers forward “are trying for another baby,” a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Star and Perez Hilton
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 …
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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: Dlisted, Queerty and The WOW Report
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: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
Sierra Marquina / Ryan Seacrest:
Miley Cyrus Gets Candid About Devastating House Fire, New Track #NBLAH  —  Miley Cyrus was among those who lost their homes in the devastating California wildfires.  The songstress and her fiancé Liam Hemsworth's Malibu home burned down in the Woolsey Fire, but she's taken …
 
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TMZ.com:
Former MTV Host Matt Pinfield Lucky to be Alive After Getting Hit by Car
Discussion: Page Six
Abby O'Neill / NPR:
Wu-Tang Clan  —  The Wu-Tang Clan gathered at the Tiny Desk …
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Laila Ali Hits Pedestrian in Calabasas Parking Lot, Victim Hospitalized
Discussion: Us Weekly, Bossip and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Princess Love & Ray J Ready for Baby #2, As Long As The Equipment Works
Discussion: Bossip
Tim Baysinger / The Wrap:
Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard ‘Star Trek’ Series Will Debut at End of 2019, David Nevins Says
Discussion: TV Tattle
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Ashley Graham Shades Victoria's Secret for Lack of Inclusivity on Fashion Show Runway
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis’ Movie in the Works at Netflix (Exclusive)
Discussion: TV Tattle
 Earlier Picks: 
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Travis Scott Denies Cheating on ‘Wifey’ Kylie Jenner: ‘Trolls Always Wanna Create Some Fake S—’
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Lil Pump Detained in Denmark for Taunting Cops, Show Canceled
Discussion: Page Six, Stereogum and Bossip
TMZ.com:
'America's Next Top Model' Alum Jael Strauss Dead at 34 From Breast Cancer
Simon Perry / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Step Out for Their First Christmas Carol Service Together
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom OG's Tyler Baltierra Talks Living Apart From Catelynn Lowell: 'We Don't Call It Separation'
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Jon Gosselin Wins Sole Custody of Son Collin as Kate Gosselin Misses Court Appearance
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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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

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

Cecilia Kang / New York Times:
The FCC votes 3-2 to reinstate net neutrality rules, expanding government oversight of ISPs and aiming to protect consumer access to the internet

 
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