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4:25 PM ET, December 31, 2020

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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Reveals He Secretly Married His ‘Best Friend’ During Quarantine … Can you believe?!  Jonathan Van Ness revealed that he tied the knot earlier this year in a lengthy Instagram post ahead of the new year.  —  Celebrity Weddings of 2020
Discussion: E! Online
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
What ‘The Crown’ Got Wrong About Diana and Charles According to Royal Chef
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
How Betty White Is Staying Busy in Quarantine Ahead of Her 99th Birthday
Discussion: The Sun
Tom Kane:
Hi everyone!  This is Tom's daughter, Sam.  Our family wanted to share why my dad has been MIA.  About two months ago he had a left side stroke that gave him right sided weakness and damage to the speech center of his brain.  This means right now he cannot efficiently communicate verbally, nor read or spell.
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Tom Hanks rocks long hair in must-see school photos … Tom Hanks is one of the most popular stars in Hollywood, and has enjoyed an incredible career as both an actor and director.  —  The father-of-four showed an interest in performing from a young age, and although he was shy, he would star in productions during his time at school.
Discussion: Daily Star and Perez Hilton
Francesca Shillcock / HELLO!:
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina cancelled after part four - and fans are not happy … Netflix fans were left reeling earlier this year after hearing the news that fan-favourite show Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will not be returning.  The show returned to Netflix for its fourth and final part on New Year's Eve.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's bear suit might hint at Scooter Braun drama … Taylor Swift's costume is straight out of the woods.  —  On New Year's Eve, the 31-year-old pop superstar ditched her plaid coats and cardigans for a giant bear costume, perhaps nodding to her bear-related song lyrics about music executive Scooter Braun.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Omid Scobie / Marie Claire:
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Share a Letter for 2021 and Provide Updates on Their Archewell Non-Profit  —  are ending 2020 on a very positive note.  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex updated the website for their  —  Archewell Foundation  —  non-profit with a letter declaring their desire to …
Discussion: Us Weekly, HELLO! and E! Online
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Simon Cowell shows off huge back scar on a yacht in Barbados after surgery and horrific bike accident  —  SIMON Cowell's large scar from his major back surgery was clear to see as he enjoyed the last hours of 2020 in Barbados.  —  The music and TV mogul, 61, is ending a particularly tough year …
Discussion: Page Six
R.M. / Perez Hilton:
Lamar Odom Says Ex Sabrina Parr Is Holding His Social Media Accounts ‘Hostage’  —  In the age of social media, breakups can be especially messy.  But usually it isn't this technically savvy...  In Lamar Odom's case, he claims ex-fiancée Sabrina Parr has been holding his social media accounts “hostage.”
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Just Jared
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Pat McGrath named first makeup artist to receive Damehood from the Queen  —  Pat McGrath's 2021 is already off to a grand start.  —  On the Queen's New Year 2021 Honours List, the British superstar makeup artist became the first makeup artist to ever be named D.B.E, Dame of the British Empire …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Halle Berry stuns fans with intimate photo after revealing 3 foods she never eats … Halle Berry had her fans in a spin this week as she shared a new photo on Instagram.  The Oscar-winning actress took to social media with a sultry snapshot showing her laying back on an array of animal print cushions wearing a loose robe.
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Kate Garraway reveals nightmare Christmas without husband Derek Draper after her home flooded and she had no food  —  KATE Garraway has opened up about her “challenging” and emotional Christmas without husband Derek Draper.  —  The 53-year-old Good Morning Britain host revealed she suffered a …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Kim Zolciak's son undergoes reconstructive surgery for 2017 dog bite  —  Kim Zolciak's son Kash recently underwent reconstructive facial surgery for injuries sustained from a dog bite three years ago.  —  On Wednesday the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum posted several photos of 8-year-old Kash …
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on 'Gilligan's Island,' Dies at 82  —  She said her character on the sitcom “was molded by me, from me” and that the “values and principles” of the Kansas farm girl mirrored her own.  —  Dawn Wells, the girl-next-door actress and former beauty queen who played …
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Yomi Adegoke / The Guardian:
Selling Sunset's Christine Quinn: ‘Carole Baskin and I were the TV villains of the year’
Discussion: E! Online
Attitude.co.uk:
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey talks sexuality and acting with Sir Ian McKellen
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News and Just Jared
Katherine Schaffstall / The Sun:
SUN & SOBRIETY Chrissy Teigen and John Legend soak up the sun on their yacht on beach getaway as she reveals she's four weeks sober
Discussion: E! Online
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Jennifer Lopez's NYC rehearsal outfit involved fur, McQueen kicks & a rare Birkin bag
Discussion: Dlisted and HOLA!
Sean Gallen / The Sun:
James Corden hints he will quit America & The Late Late Show after becoming homesick
Discussion: The Wrap and Mirror.co.uk
Meredith Ganzman / The Sun:
Kylie Jenner spills out of TINY nude bikini while taking a winter dip in chilly pool
Discussion: Daily Star
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Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Maya Jama and Stormzy secretly celebrated Christmas together — sparking hope they may get back together
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Eve Crosbie / HELLO!:
Will there be a season two of Bridgerton? Here's everything we know
Discussion: E! Online
Katie Intner / Harper's BAZAAR:
Hailey Bieber's Secret to Glowing Skin Is Going to the Beach
Discussion: Daily Mail and E! Online
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Alison Brie Recalls Hilarious ‘Peeing Incident’ While in Costume on Mad Men Set
Discussion: Just Jared and Glamour
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
RHOSLC's Meredith Marks Has Reconciled with Her Husband After Separation: ‘We Love Each Other’
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
 

 
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
CalMatters, a nonprofit focused on CA politics and policy, acquires tech news nonprofit The Markup; CalMatters has ~$12.5M in funding and The Markup has $5M

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Q&A with Erica Heilman, host of “Rumble Strip”, an independent podcast she created in 2013 that chronicles how Vermont changed over the years

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