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Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Surprise!  Jonathan Van Ness Reveals He Married His ‘Best Friend’ This Year  —  “I got married to my best friend & have a loving partner to continue building my life with,” the Queer Eye star said  —  Jonathan Van Ness has tied the knot!  —  While reflecting on 2020 in a lengthy Instagram post …
Discussion: Page Six and The WOW Report
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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: Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:   Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Is Married
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
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Lori Loughlin Focused on Family After Prison Release but ‘Would Love to Act Again’: Source  —  “The only focus right now though is to reunite with Mossimo,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Although Lori Loughlin's focus is on her husband right now, she hopes to be able to return to work in the future.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Stacey Solomon reveals the romantic moment Joe Swash proposed to her and the story behind her engagement ring  —  STACEY Solomon has revealed the romantic moment Joe Swash proposed to her on a woodland walk with her sons.  —  The Loose Women star and her fiancé can be seen crouching …
Discussion: Daily Star
Mona Thomas / E! Online:
Jennifer Lopez's New Year's Eve Look Is Straight Out of a Fairy-Tale  —  Jennifer Lopez debuted her New Year's Eve outfit and it's a perfect glam look for the native New Yorker.  Scroll on for the full look.  —  Jennifer Lopez is ringing in the new year in style.
Discussion: Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
What ‘The Crown’ Got Wrong About Diana and Charles According to Royal Chef … Royally on point?  Season 4 of The Crown took “artistic license” when exploring Prince Charles and Princess Diana's relationship, former royal chef Darren McGrady exclusively told Us Weekly.  —  ‘The Crown’ Cast Through the Years: Photos
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
How Betty White Is Staying Busy in Quarantine Ahead of Her 99th Birthday
Discussion: The Sun
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: Perez Hilton, Us Weekly 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
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
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
 
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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
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Kim Zolciak's son undergoes reconstructive surgery for 2017 dog bite
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Halle Berry stuns fans with intimate photo after revealing 3 foods she never eats
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Kate Garraway reveals nightmare Christmas without husband Derek Draper after her home flooded and she had no food
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Attitude.co.uk:
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey talks sexuality and acting with Sir Ian McKellen
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News and Just Jared
 Earlier Picks: 
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: Perez Hilton and Daily Star
Katrina Schollenberger / The Sun:
‘FARM GIRL’ Who was Dawn Wells and how did Gilligan's Island star die?
Discussion: The US Sun, Celebs and Variety
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
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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