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TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star James Kennedy Arrested for Domestic Violence  —  ‘VANDERPUMP RULES’ JAMES KENNEDY ARRESTED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE … “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy is in trouble with the law ... we've learned the Bravo personality has been arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence.
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Kirsten Fiscus / The Tennessean:
Morgan Wallen sentenced after throwing chair off roof of Nashville bar
Vassi Chamberlain / Vogue UK:
Truly, Madly, Jonny: Wicked's Jonathan Bailey Talks Fame, Wanting Kids And Returning To The Stage  —  From Bridgerton to the boards, via a gravity-defying blockbuster and an upcoming trip to Jurassic Park, for millions the British actor is the internet crush de nos jours.
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Seamus Duff / The Mirror:
Wicked star Jonathan Bailey recalls homophobic abuse for holding hands with boyfriend
Catherine Shoard / The Guardian:
Emaciated zombie in 28 Years Later is not Cillian Murphy, sources confirm  —  Rumour that Irish actor returning as a zombie in Danny Boyle's new film debunked, as art dealer Angus Neill confirmed to be playing role  —  When the trailer for Danny Boyle's belated zombie sequel 28 Years Later released …
Mackenzie Schmidt / People:
Christina Haack Breaks Down Telling Ex Tarek El Moussa Kids Asked Her to Leave Josh Hall After ‘Blow Up’ (Exclusive)  —  The exes had a tearful heart to heart as Christina's marriage to Josh was crumbling in PEOPLE's exclusive first look at their new HGTV show, ‘The Flip Off’
University of North Carolina Athletics:
Football Icon Bill Belichick Named Tar Heel Head Coach … Belichick, the second-winningest coach in NFL history, agreed to a five-year deal pending approval by the University's Board of Trustees and Board of Governors.  A news conference will be held at a time to be determined to formally introduce the Tar Heels' new coach.
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People:
Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Are Engaged: ‘Forever Begins Now’  —  Congratulations are in order for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco!  —  The singer-actress, 32, announced that she and the producer, 36, are engaged!  —  She shared the news via an Instagram carousel on Wednesday, Dec. 11 …
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Deadline:
‘Prison Break’: New Chapter From Elgin James Gets Hulu Pilot Order  —  EXCLUSIVE: A new chapter of Prison Break has taken a major step towards becoming a reality at Hulu with a pilot pickup for the project from Mayans M.C. and The Outlaws co-creator Elgin James and 20th Television.
Discussion: The Wrap, TVLine, Variety and Just Jared
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Angelina Jolie and Cynthia Erivo Bond Over Singing Live on Set and Why Jolie's Daughter Needed ‘Defying Gravity’: ‘We Want Art to Have Influence’  —  At the Tony Awards in June, the past and future of “Wicked” were in the spotlight, with Idina Menzel and Cynthia Erivo — the Elphabas of stage and screen …
TMZ.com:
Roger Goodell, NFL Standing By Jay-Z Amid Rape Lawsuit  —  ROGER GOODELL, NFL RELATIONSHIP WITH JAY-Z ‘NOT CHANGING’ ... Amid Rape Lawsuit  —  The NFL is standing firm in Jay-Z's corner after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a new lawsuit ... with commissioner Roger Goodell telling reporters …
Charna Flam / People:
Meghan Markle Embraces the Pink Theme at Friend's Baby Shower  —  The Duchess of Sussex attended the baby shower of her friend Samantha Stone, the Soho House & Co. Chief Membership Officer  —  Meghan Markle will dress on theme to celebrate her friends!  —  On Dec. 11, the Duchess of Sussex …
Clare Fisher / People:
Dick Van Dyke Details ‘Exhausting’ Escape from Malibu Wildfires: ‘I Was Trying to Crawl to the Car’  —  The screen legend, who turns 99 on Friday, Dec. 13., shared that neighbors ‘saved’ him  —  Dick Van Dyke is reflecting on his lucky escape from the Malibu, Calif., wildfires.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Beyonce fans in shock over ‘name change’ after husband Jay-Z was accused of raping teen with Diddy  — Have YOU got a story?  Email [email protected]  — LISTEN: The Trial of Diddy - bringing you the biggest and most shocking details from the rapper's downfall each week.
Anna Cafolla / Vogue:
Blake Lively Takes Monochromatic Dressing From Her Feet Up to Her Hair  —  Blake Lively isn't one for following fashion rules, and so the codes for Winter color palettes go right out the window with her latest, butter yellow outfit.  —  The It Ends With Us actor was attending …
Discussion: Page Six, WWD, HELLO! and Daily Mail
Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
Rita Moreno, 93, Credits ‘Fantastic Genes’ for Maintaining Her Health: ‘I Eat Pretty Much What I Like’  —  The EGOT winner said that she has really good skin and is “just a lucky little b—h”  — Rita Moreno appeared on Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Lemonada Media podcast, Wiser Than Me …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Cameron Diaz explains therapy's ‘big’ role in her and Benji Madden's marriage  —  Cameron Diaz credited therapy with her and Benji Madden's long-lasting marriage.  —  The actress called it a “big thing” in their romance while speaking to brother-in-law Joel Madden on Wednesday's “Artist Friendly” podcast episode.
Daniel Rodgers / Vogue:
The Story Behind Selena Gomez's Marquise Diamond Engagement Ring  —  Congratulations to Selena Gomez, who is preparing to wed one of the “sexiest men alive”, according to People magazine.  The musician and actor announced her engagement to Benny Blanco with a requisite Instagram carousel …
Dan Grennan / Daily Star:
The Wanted star Max George ‘really unwell’ and facing ‘Christmas in hospital bed’  —  The 36-year-old was rushed to hospital after he suddenly felt ‘really unwell’ and is expected to need to stay in hospital for a month due to issues with his heart  —  The Wanted star Max George is facing Christmas …
Discussion: The Mirror, The Sun and GB News
Chicago Tribune:
Federal prosecutors link Lil Durk to 2022 Chicago murder ahead of detention hearing  —  Newly unsealed court records now link embattled Chicago rapper Lil Durk — already facing murder-for-hire charges in Los Angeles — to the fatal 2022 shooting of an alleged gang leader outside a community center on Chicago's Far South Side.
 
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TMZ.com:
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Josh Taylor / The Guardian:
Australia's ban on under-16 social media users takes effect, as Meta, YouTube, and others remove users; platforms that don't comply risk up to AU$49.5M in fines

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