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7:50 AM ET, December 17, 2024

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TMZ.com:
‘Northern Exposure’ Actress Diane Delano Dies at 67  —  ‘NORTHERN EXPOSURE’ STAR DIANE DELANO DEAD AT 67 ... AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS … Diane Delano — famous for her roles in “Northern Exposure” and “The Wicker Man” — has died, TMZ has learned.  —  Diane's rep tells us …
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Mail and New York Post
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Esther Kang / People:
Northern Exposure Star Diane Delano Dies at 67  —  Delano became a household name after playing Officer Barbara Semanski on ‘Northern Exposure’, which ran for six seasons from 1990 to 1995 on CBS  —  Diane Delano, best known for her role in Northern Lights, has died.  She was 67.
Discussion: Suggest, OK! and Metro.co.uk
Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Diane Delano Dies: ‘Northern Exposure’, ‘Popular’ & ‘Wicker Man’ Actor Was 67  —  Diane Delano, an actor with scores of film and TV credits including Northern Exposure, Popular and The Wicker Man, died December 13 of cancer at her home in Sherman Oaks, CA.  She was 67.
Discussion: Variety and Extra
People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Holiday Card Features First New Photo of Archie and Lilibet in Years!  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex included their kids front and center in this year's holiday card  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are spreading cheer this holiday season with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Rosa Sanchez / Harper's BAZAAR:
Prince Harry and Meghan Share Family Holiday Card with Rare, Sweet Photo of Their Kids  —  Archie and Lilibet are all grown up  —  The Sussexes are celebrating the holidays as a family.  Today, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan released their annual Christmas card.
People:
Hannah Kobayashi Speaks Out After Returning to the United States: ‘My Focus Now Is on My Healing’ (Exclusive)  —  The 30-year-old Hawaii woman was the subject of a weeks-long search after she was reported missing in November  —  Hannah Kobayashi is breaking her silence.
Discussion: The Mirror and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
Hannah Kobayashi Returns to United States From Mexico, Healthy and Not Under Duress  —  HANNAH KOBAYASHI RETURNS TO U.S. FROM MEXICO ... Unaware Of Media Coverage While Away  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 435 … 5:54 PM PT — In a statement to PEOPLE through her aunt Larie Pidgeon, Hannah says …
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TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez Fans Shocked When Interviewer Makes Comment About Her Age  —  JENNIFER LOPEZ INTERVIEWER SHOCKS WITH COMMENT ABOUT HER AGE … Jennifer Lopez fans were left stunned at the screening of her latest movie “Unstoppable” when an interviewer decided to bring up one of Hollywood's biggest taboos: age.
Discussion: The Mirror, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers Reveals Melanoma Diagnosis  —  Below Deck Down Under's Captain Jason Chambers is opening up about a recent health scare.  —  In a video shared via Instagram on Monday, December 16, the reality television star revealed that a recent biopsy …
Discussion: E! Online
New York Times:
Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, the first out gay active professional male tennis player, was just posting a selfie  —  Saturday, December 7, Joao Lucas Reis da Silva, a 24-year-old professional tennis player, did about the most normal thing anyone does these days.  He posted a couple selfie on Instagram.
Discussion: Outsports, Queerty and PinkNews
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Jerry O'Connell Read Lines With His Daughter for Her School Play: ‘The Nepo Baby Is Coming’ (Exclusive)  —  Jerry O'Connell is happily imparting his wisdom about acting on to his daughters, Charlie and Dolly, even if that means they'll be nepo babies.  —  “I have one daughter who's auditioning …
Discussion: HELLO!
Clare Fisher / People:
Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan Hop into the Passenger Seat for Carpool Karaoke Christmas Special  —  Apple TV+ and Apple Music released their holiday special, ‘A Very Carpool Karaoke Christmas’ on Sunday, Dec. 15  —  Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and Chappell Roan are gearing up for Christmas, Carpool Karaoke style.
Just Jared:
‘NCIS: Origins’ Boss Explains Why They Skipped a Weekly Case for Winter Finale Episode  —  NCIS: Origins changed things up in the latest episode and didn't have a weekly case that needed to be solved.  —  Showrunners David J. North and Gina Monreal are opening up about the decision …
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap and TVLine
TMZ.com:
Liam Payne Eyewitness to Fatal Balcony Fall Haunted by Ghastly Images  —  LIAM PAYNE EYEWITNESS TO FATAL FALL HAUNTED BY WHAT HE SAW, HEARD … Liam Payne's fatal fall was witnessed by a hotel guest who was at the CasaSur Palermo in Buenos Aires for his wedding, and he is haunted by what he saw.
Full Feed:
Stephen Baldwin Spills on Seeing Hailey Bieber as a Mom, ‘Plump Potato’ Grandson Jack (Exclusive)  —  “We're getting ready for Christmas with Baby Jack Blues,” Baldwin exclusively told TooFab ahead of his appearance on Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.  —  Stephen Baldwin's new grandson …
Discussion: Daily Mail, SheKnows and E! Online
Liza Esquibias / People:
Trista Sutter Says She Was Relieved to ‘Finally’ Reveal Special Forces News After ‘Speculation’ About Her Marriage (Exclusive)  —  “If you read it again, the post, knowing that that's where I was, it totally makes sense,” Trista told PEOPLE of husband Ryan Sutter's cryptic post about missing her, which sparked split rumors
Discussion: E! Online
Just Jared:
Ariana Grande Tour Rumors Shut Down by Label, Won't Tour in 2025  —  It has been five years since the end of the Ariana Grande's Sweetener Tour and she sadly has no plans to go back on the road anytime soon.  —  Amid rumors that Ariana is planning a 2025 tour, her record label is shutting down reports.
Discussion: People, Billboard, UPROXX and Daily Mail
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
‘The Office’ Actor Rainn Wilson's House Damaged in Mountain Fire  —  Rainn Wilson is reflecting on losing part of his home to a devastating mountain fire, calling him and his wife “the luckiest people in Ventura County.”  —  The 58-year-old The Office alum revealed in a Nov. 11 Instagram post …
Discussion: New York Post, HELLO! and Perez Hilton
Alexandra Schonfeld / People:
Kevin Jonas Says ‘Ego’ Contributed to Jonas Brothers' 2013 Breakup Ahead of Band's Upcoming 20th Anniversary (Exclusive)  —  Following their split in 2013, the band reunited in 2019 and have since released two new albums — with new music on the way  —  Ahead of their upcoming 20th anniversary …
Discussion: Just Jared
Andrew Goldman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Brian Cox Unloads on Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Strong and Why the Oscars Are “Nonsense”  —  The THR Icon opens up about his difficult childhood, how acting saved him and which Logan Roy kid he'd like to spend Christmas with.  —  Before 2018, Brian Cox had a pretty good life as a respected …
 
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Nick Vivarelli / Variety:
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