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8:40 PM ET, December 13, 2019

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TMZ.com:
‘Do the Right Thing’ Star Danny Aiello Dead at 86  —  DANNY AIELLO DEAD AT 86  —  REMEMBERING DANNY AIELLO  —  3:43 PM PT — Robert De Niro, a longtime friend of Aiello's, tells us, “I am very saddened to hear of Danny's passing.  I have known him for almost 50 years.  I am sad.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Power Rangers’ Reboot in the Works With Creator of 'It's the End of the F—ing World' (Exclusive)  —  This time, the feature is in Paramount's hands.  —  It's Morphin time for Jonathan Entwistle  —  The filmmaker, perhaps best known for creating Netflix series The End of the F—ing World …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
‘Mad Men’ Christina Hendricks Files for Divorce from Geoffrey Arend  —  ‘MAD MEN’ CHRISTINA HENDRICKS FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM HUSBAND  —  11:56 AM PT — According to the divorce docs — obtained by TMZ — Christina lists the couple's date of separation as April 19, 2019.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
TAYLOR SWIFT RIPS INTO SCOOTER BRAUN AT BILLBOARD AWARDS ... With Mixed Reaction  —  Taylor Swift laid into Scooter Braun again — this time railing on what she calls “toxic male privilege” in the record industry.  —  Taylor won the Woman of the Decade Award at Billboard's Women in Music event in Hollywood at The Palladium.
D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Unveils The West Christmas Card — LOOK!  —  After all of the drama last year, it was clear the epic Kardashian-Jenner Christmas card would be no more!  —  Kim Kardashian West proved that to be true when she uploaded a West-only holiday photo to Instagram on Friday morning!
Discussion: Page Six and HELLO!
Entertainment Tonight:
Rebel Wilson Says She Lost 8 Pounds During 4 Days of Filming on ‘Cats’ (Exclusive)  —  Things were pretty steamy on the set of Cats!  —  The cast of the upcoming musical sat down with ET's Rachel Smith on Thursday, dishing on everything from their lessons at “cat school,” to which cast members brought real cats on set to study!
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Colin Firth and His Wife of 22 Years Split Almost 2 Years After Affair and Stalking Scandal  —  “They maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children,” reps for the pair tell PEOPLE in a statement  —  Colin Firth and his wife Livia Firth have split, PEOPLE can confirm.
Ivan Parr / Bay Nature:
Naturally, 2019 Closes with Thousands of 10-Inch Pulsing “Penis Fish” Stranded on a California Beach  —  I saw thousands of these on Drakes Beach on Dec. 6, after the recent storm.  What happened?  -David Ford  —  You could be forgiven for being offended by the above photo …
Discussion: Dlisted
M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Ariel Winter Has A New Boyfriend After Split From Levi Meaden — Here's Why He Looks So Familiar!  —  Truly the end of an era for Ariel Winter...  (so, Ariel Spring, we guess?)  —  After spending her entire adult life dating actor Levi Meaden, the Modern Family star has apparently found someone new!
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
RIP TORN DIED FROM ALZHEIMER'S  —  READ THE DEATH CERTIFICATE  —  Rip Torn died after a years-long battle with Alzheimer's disease ... according to his death certificate.  —  The Emmy Award-winning veteran actor and comedian died at his Connecticut home in July, and according to the doc …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Niecy Nash Has Just Filed For Divorce from Jay Tucker  —  Niecy Nash is making her split from Jay Tucker official on paper ... she just filed for divorce.  —  Niecy filed legal docs in L.A. Thursday.  As we reported ... they released a joint statement back in October their 8-year marriage was gonna come to an end.
Ale Russian / People.com:
Emma Stone's Fiancé Dave McCary ‘Totally Supports Her,’ Says Source: He's ‘Unselfish’  —  Emma Stone and Dave McCary announced their engagement earlier this month after two years of dating  —  Emma Stone has found support and love in fiancé Dave McCary.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: Page Six
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Jamie Foxx steps out with Sela Vave at his birthday party
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
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Mieka / Dlisted:
An A-Lister With #MeToo Allegations Shared A Dick Pic With Some LA Area Swingers
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TMZ.com:
Quality Control CEO ‘P’ Accused of Violent Abuse of Pregnant Lira Galore
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