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TMZ.com:
Kevin Spacey to Plead Not Guilty, Judge Denies Request to Skip Arraignment — 12:15 PM PT — A judge has denied Spacey's request to skip the hearing. Kevin Spacey has just declared what his lawyers made clear days ago ... that he will plead not guilty in his sexual assault case, but he wants to do it without appearing in court.
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Matt Rocheleau / BostonGlobe.com:
Judge denies Kevin Spacey's request to skip Nantucket arraignment — A Massachusetts judge on Monday denied actor Kevin Spacey's request to skip his upcoming arraignment on a felony charge he faces for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at a Nantucket bar in 2016, court documents show.
Chris Harris / People.com:
Kevin Spacey Must Attend Arraignment in Sexual Assault Case, Says Massachusetts Judge — Kevin Spacey will have to attend his arraignment on sexual assault charges in Nantucket, Massachusetts, next week, a judge decided Monday. — In papers obtained by PEOPLE, which were filed with the court last week …
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's New Year's Eve party shows her squad has changed … Taylor Swift has a new group. — The 29-year-old pop star, who previously gallivanted around town with the likes of Lena Dunham, Karlie Kloss, Selena Gomez, Hailee Steinfeld, Martha Hunt and more, hosted a New Year's Eve party with a …
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Allison Sylte / KUSA-TV:
YouTube, Instagram star Cameron Dallas arrested in Aspen — Cameron Dallas, who first became famous on Vine, was arrested in Aspen over the weekend following a reported assault at the Hyatt Residences Grand Aspen. — A 24-year-old man known for millions of followers on YouTube and Instagram …
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Beyoncé and JAY-Z Are ‘Closer Than Ever,’ Says Source: They're ‘Very Grateful’ — Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. — Beyoncé and JAY-Z are ending 2018 on a good note.
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Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Dwayne Johnson Surprises His Mom with a New Home for Christmas — and She Cries Tears of Joy — The season of giving continues! — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed on Saturday that he gave his mom Ata a new house for Christmas. — “Surprise! Bought my mom a new home for Christmas …
Lena Grossman / E! Online:
Pete Davidson Jokes About Ariana Grande Breakup and Louis C.K. 2 Weeks After Alarming Note — Pete Davidson is starting off the new year with some laughs. — The 25-year-old did a stand-up comedy show in Boston on Monday night and poked fun at his relationship history as well as some fellow comedians.
Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Scarlett Johansson on fake AI-generated sex videos: ‘Nothing can stop someone from cutting and pasting my image’ — Scarlett Johansson is speaking out about the danger of computer-generated “deepfakes,” in which women's faces are inserted into explicit pornographic videos.
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Future Set to Collect Huge Checks for NYE Parties — You're gonna be partying and drinking your ass off on New Year's Eve ... and so will Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Future, but those rappers are raking in LOADS of cash for their services.
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The Times & The Sunday Times:
Police guard Meghan from sniping by ‘fixated’ sister Samantha Markle — Samantha Markle's criticisms of the duchess for freezing out their father put the royals at risk of deep embarrassment — When the sister of the Duchess of Sussex arrived unannounced at Kensington Palace in October …
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BBC:
Dame June Whitfield, star of Absolutely Fabulous, dies aged 93 — Dame June Whitfield - celebrated for her comic roles in BBC sitcom Terry and June and cult favourite Absolutely Fabulous - has died aged 93. — The London-born actress was a regular fixture on TV and radio for six decades …
