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People.com:
‘People Were Sobbing’ at Today When Kathie Lee Gifford Announced Her Exit, Source Says  —  Kathie Lee Gifford will be sorely missed at the Today show.  —  Gifford, who has hosted the NBC morning show's popular fourth hour alongside Hoda Kotb for the last decade, announced Tuesday that she'll …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
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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?
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj is Already Discussing Marriage & Kids with New Boyfriend  —  Nicki Minaj's relationship with her new boyfriend is way more serious than we thought — 'cause we now know she's considering the married and mom life with him.  —  Sources close to the “Queen” MC tell us Nicki …
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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?
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and Bossip
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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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: Page Six
E! Online:
Aaron Carter Backtracks on Pregnancy Announcement  —  Aaron Carter won't be purchasing diapers in the immediate future.  —  Just last month, the “I Want Candy” singer hinted on social media that he is expecting his first child with Lina Valentina.  —  In fact, he promised his girlfriend that …
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
The internet cannot believe Kim Zolciak's son Kash is 6 years old … Kash Biermann is growing up before Instagram's very eyes.  —  On Tuesday, mom Kim Zolciak shared a photo of her 6-year-old son riding in a booster seat on his way to school.  —  “He is such a BIG BOY he is only 6.  He melts me.
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.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Scott Derrickson Returning to Direct ‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel (Exclusive)  —  When it comes to negotiations, they're in the endgame now.  —  Marvel is finally ready to conjure up a sequel to Doctor Strange.  —  Scott Derrickson, who directed and co-wrote the mystical Marvel hero's initial 2016 outing …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Erin Nyren / Variety:
Christian Bale Recalls Meeting Donald Trump: ‘He Thought I Was Bruce Wayne’  —  With Christian Bale's latest film, “Vice,” a political dramedy, it's inevitable ties will be drawn between the film and the current political administration and its chief, President Donald Trump.
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Kelly Ripa Shares Hilarious Family Christmas Card Featuring Mark Consuelos' Riverdale Wife & Daughter  —  Kelly Ripa has double the Christmas cards this year!  —  The Live with Kelly & Ryan host, 48, shared her family's holiday greeting on Instagram Tuesday — and this year's features husband Mark Consuelos' TV brood.
 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with President Trump in November, and both agreed WBD should go to the highest bidder; Sarandos argued that Netflix wasn't a monopoly

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After the building fire, Hong Kong summoned AFP, FT, NYT, AP, Bloomberg, and WSJ journalists, telling them to avoid “trouble making”, and arrested a commentator

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