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Kim Masters / Hollywood Reporter:
Christopher Nolan Rips HBO Max as “Worst Streaming Service,” Denounces Warner Bros.' Plan  —  To many insiders, WarnerMedia's blindsiding of talent and their reps with a reveal that it's sending 17 films directly to HBO Max in 2021 felt like an insult.  —  For many in the movie business …
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Entertainment Tonight:
Christopher Nolan Reflects on ‘Tenet’ Release, Reacts to Warner Bros./HBO Max Deal (Exclusive)  —  No one champions theatrical releases quite like Christopher Nolan.  The writer-director has long been a vocal proponent of seeing his films on the biggest screen possible and will put his money where his mouth is.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Blac Chyna scores legal victory against Kardashians in ‘Rob & Chyna’ suit  —  Score one for Blac Chyna.  —  Chyna, 32, has claimed a legal victory in her ongoing lawsuit against the Kardashians over her canceled series, “Rob & Chyna,” Page Six can exclusively reveal.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Rita Ora Makes Rare Comment About Her “Very Fun” Relationship With Rob Kardashian  —  Rita Ora just got candid about her past romance with Rob Kardashian in a recent interview with The Sunday Times.  Find out what she had to say about her ex.  —  Rita Ora hasn't been keeping up with her exes.
Jonathan Borge / E! Online:
Need More Euphoria?  You'll Have to Wait Until 2021 For Part Two of the Christmas Special  —  After that gut-wrenching episode starring Zendaya's Rue, HBO confirmed the premiere date for part two of Euphoria's Christmas special starring Hunter Schafer.  —  HBO is giving us enough time to get our bearings and feel whole again.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Emma Baty / Cosmopolitan:   Last Night's ‘Euphoria’ Episode Helped Me Finally *Get* Rue
Just Jared:
Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Jade to Break Silence on College Admissions Scandal on ‘Red Table Talk’  —  Olivia Jade, the daughter of Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, is going to break her silence for the first time in a tell-all interview since the major college admissions scandal.
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TMZ.com:
Olivia Jade Confronted About College Admissions Scandal on Jada's ‘Red Table Talk’
Discussion: People.com
TMZ.com:
‘B.A.P.S.’ & ‘Madea’ Star Natalie Desselle-Reid Dead at 53 from Colon Cancer  —  ‘B.A.P.S.’ & ‘MADEA’ STAR NATALIE DESSELLE-REID DEAD AT 53 ... Colon Cancer Battle  —  REMEMBERING NATALIE DESSELLE-REID  —  Natalie Desselle-Reid — a prolific actor known for roles in “Eve,” …
Tom Capon / The Sun:
Madonna ‘gets inked for the very first time’ in tribute to her six kids  —  MADONNA got “inked for the very first time” in a sweet tribute to her six kids.  —  The pop legend, 62, shared snaps on Instagram showing her getting the tattoos of her children's initials on her arm.  —  instagram.com/madonna
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Brian Austin Green Requests Joint Custody of His and Megan Fox's Kids in Divorce Filing  —  In his ongoing divorce from estranged wife Megan Fox, Brian Austin Green is requesting joint custody of their three sons, E! News has learned.  —  Brian Austin Green is asking the courts to grant …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Celebrity Insider
Erin Hill / People.com:
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Sleeping in Separate Beds on Royal Train Tour  —  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge boarded the Royal Train on Sunday and will make stops in towns and cities in England, Scotland and Wales  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William's three …
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Sophia Caraballo Pineiro / The Sun:
WHAT YOU WAITING FOR?  Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are ‘ready to get married’ two months after engagement and don't want a ‘huge wedding’  —  GWEN Stefani and Blake Shelton are “ready to get married” just two months after their engagement.  —  The couple apparently also doesn't want a “huge wedding.”
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Kristin Cavallari, Jeff Dye Enjoy Steamy PDA in Mexico  —  KRISTIN CAVALLARI, JEFF DYE ¡¡¡BESAME MUCHO!!!  Steamy PDA In Cabo  —  MAKING OUT IN MEXICO  —  LAUNCH GALLERY  —  Backgrid  —  Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye still won't officially say they're dating …
Discussion: People.com, Just Jared and Page Six
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Here's What Ya Need to Know About Jenna Dewan's Fiancé, Steve Kazee  —  He, Jenna, and their baby boy Callum are the cutest.  —  Guess what, guys?!  Adult career woman and all-around independent lady Jenna Dewan  —  is officially  —  engaged to this guy:  —  His name?  —  . His age?
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
The Crown Has ‘No Plans’ to Add Disclaimer, Says Viewers Understand It's a ‘Work of Fiction’  —  The U.K. government's Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, as well as Princess Diana's brother, Charles Spencer, have both called on Netflix to add the disclaimer  —  Netflix says it won't be adding …
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The Guardian:
Netflix has ‘no plans’ to add disclaimer that The Crown is work of fiction
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Sarah Karmali / Harper's BAZAAR:
Angelina Jolie: “People often don't want to see abuse, even when it is right in front of them”  —  The filmmaker and activist on the increase of gender-based violence and the advice she'd give to any woman who fears experiencing abuse over the Christmas period
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Eve Wagstaff / The Sun:
DOUBLE TAKE!  Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe, 21, looks like famous mom's IDENTICAL twin in new sweet snap  —  REESE Witherspoon and daughter Ava Phillippe, 21, could be identical twins as they don matching festive sweaters in an adorable new snap.
Discussion: E! Online
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Justin Bieber to Perform First Live Concert in 3 Years for New Year's Eve Event  —  “We're working on more surprises to watch out for during this special night,” Justin Bieber said  —  Justin Bieber will be performing on New Year's Eve.  —  The pop star, 26, and T-Mobile are putting together …
RuPaul Charles / Marie Claire:
Hark!  The Herald Dolly Sings  —  Let's get one thing out of the way: Dolly Parton is exactly how you'd hope for her to be—frankly, even better.  Dolly Parton is so very  —  even watching her get set up for an interview is a kind of magic.  —  “Can anybody hear me?”
 
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Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
The Challenge's CT Tamburello and Wife Lili Solares Separated Ahead of ‘Double Agents’
Lee Trewhela / CornwallLive:
Shamed Kasabian singer Tom Meighan resurrects life and career in Cornwall
Discussion: The Sun
Alyssa Bailey / Marie Claire:
Here's Selena Gomez Looking Like a Bombshell in a Red Jumpsuit and Long Teddy Coat
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Matt James and Tyler Cameron's Bromance Through the Years: See Photos
Discussion: E! Online
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Wendy Williams Mourns ‘Best Mother’ Shirley Williams During Talk Show
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Chrishell Stause Reveals DWTS' Keo Motsepe ‘Pursued’ Her Before They Started Dating
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Bachelor's Lauren Bushnell's Ex-Fiance Ben Higgins Reacts to Her and Chris Lane's Pregnancy News
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Just Jared:
Courteney Cox Reveals Exactly How She Safely Put a Raw Turkey on Her Head for ‘Friends’ Gag
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Alexis Stone / Celebrity Insider:
Porsha Williams' Fans Congratulate Her For Using Her Voice To Support The People
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Aubrey Plaza Says Kristen Stewart Got COVID-19 on Set of ‘Happiest Season’
Discussion: People.com, E! Online and Page Six
Stephen Moyes / The Sun:
SNOW-B-E? Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning their own woke honours list from America
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Mirror
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to acquire WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, including debt, to close after WBD splits in two in Q3 2026

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi have agreed to part ways following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Sources: Forbes has cut ties with dozens of contributing writers; one exec said Forbes needs to ensure the contributor model is “financially sound”

 
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