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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Kathie Lee Gifford Says She Feels ‘So Relieved’ After Announcing Today Departure  —  For Kathie Lee Gifford, getting the news out there that she would be leaving the Today show after 11 years was a massive weight off her shoulders.  —  “I feel so relieved,” the 65-year-old said on Wednesday's Today …
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Jenna Bush Hager Is the Frontrunner to Replace Kathie Lee Gifford on Today Show, Source Says
Discussion: TV Tattle and Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:   Kathie Lee Gifford Leaves Today — Who Could Fill Her Spot Alongside Hoda Kotb?
Jason Zinoman / New York Times:
Ellen DeGeneres Is Not as Nice as You Think  —  Feeling boxed in by her reputation for kindness, the comic is weighing whether to leave daytime TV, as her wife wants, or to stay, as her brother urges.  —  Ellen DeGeneres got sick of dancing, and really, can you blame her?
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Celebrity Trainer Tracy Anderson's Ex-Husband and Former Knicks Player Eric Dead at 48  —  Tracy Anderson's ex-husband Eric Anderson has died.  —  The former Indiana University basketball star passed away Sunday.  He was 48.  —  According to a preliminary autopsy, Eric died of natural causes, The Indianapolis Star reported.
Discussion: Page Six and Indianapolis Star
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Royal Drama Has ‘Put Pressure’ on Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's Relationship: ‘He Feels Powerless’ … Nothing he can do.  Prince Harry “feels powerless” when it comes to the negativity surrounding his wife, Duchess Meghan, a source tells Us Weekly exclusively.  —  10 Ways Harry and Meghan Have Changed the Royal Game
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Cele|bitchy and RADAR
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Cardi B Is ‘Not Considering Getting Back With Offset’ After Split … Back to money moves!  Cardi B is focusing on the future after her split from husband Offset.  —  Cardi B and Offset: The Way They Were  —  “Cardi is strong and going to take care of her daughter [Kulture] and work.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Why Cardi B Is “Very Torn” Over Getting Back Together With Offset
Gil Kaufman / Billboard:
Miley Cyrus Confirms ‘Black Mirror’ Involvement, Talks Loving Ariana Grande & ‘SNL’ On ‘Howard Stern’: Watch  —  Miley stopped by ‘Howard Stern’ for an interview and performance of a Xmas duet with Robin Quivers on Wednesday morning's (Dec. 12) show.  —  After spending all week teasing that …
Discussion: TV Tattle and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Desperate Housewives’ Josh Henderson Arrested for Burglary, But Maybe Mistaken ID  —  Former “Desperate Housewives” star Josh Henderson got arrested Tuesday for allegedly burglarizing his neighbors' home, TMZ has learned ... but our Henderson sources say the bust is bogus.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Meet Brooklyn Doris!  Kenya Moore Introduces Daughter for First Time After ‘Scary’ Pregnancy Crisis  —  Kenya Moore's road to motherhood was full of ups and downs, but the latest chapter in her journey has one “beautiful” and happy ending.  —  The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 47 …
Discussion: Bossip
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton reveals the crafty hobby Princess Charlotte enjoys  —  The young royal is taking after her mum!  —  On Tuesday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge paid a visit to Evelina London Children's Hospital to visit young patients and get involved in some festive activities with them …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift's Boyfriend Joe Alwyn Is ‘Very Keen on Proposing Soon’ … Are you ready for it?  Taylor Swift has had her fair share of heartache, but it seems like she has finally found The One: her boyfriend of almost two years, Joe Alwyn.  —  Although the Grammy winner, 28 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Rachel Yang / Variety:
How to Watch the SAG Awards Nominations Live  —  Awkwafina and Laverne Cox will announce the nominees for the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, Calif. Beginning 10 a.m. ET/PT, the nominations will be carried live on TNT, TBS, and truTV.
TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson On a Date, Rebounding with Mystery Woman in NYC  —  Put him in, coach — Pete Davidson's back playing the field after the Ariana Grande breakup, and we gotta say ... dude knows how to class it up for date night.  —  The ‘SNL’ vet was spotted having dinner 1-on-1 Monday night at Carbone in NYC …
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Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Spotted on a Date in NYC After Ariana Grande Split, But He's Still ‘Single’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
 
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Joe Biden proposes two debates with Trump, ditching the bipartisan commission that has conducted presidential debates since the late 1980s; Trump accepts

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