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5:20 PM ET, December 19, 2024

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Dr. Lilly Jay / The Cut:
How Does My Divorce Make You Feel? … No one gets married thinking they'll get divorced, in the same way we don't board a plane expecting to crash.  But I really never thought I would get divorced.  Especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow …
Brent Lang / Variety:
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’ in the Works for 2027 Release (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Paramount Pictures is prepping “Sonic the Hedgehog 4,” with the studio anticipating a spring 2027 release date for the latest entry in the family-friendly franchise.  —  The news comes as “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” …
Alex Morris / Rolling Stone:
How Coldplay Became Bigger, Happier, and More ‘Coldplay’ Than Ever  —  For his band to reach new heights, Chris Martin had to learn to defy the critics — especially the ones in his head  —  T  —  he night sky over New Zealand is wide and wondrous, inky and vast.
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Rachel DeSantis / People:   Chris Martin Says Dakota Johnson Is One of His Best Friends amid Split Rumors
People:
Real Housewives of Potomac's Karen Huger ‘Disappointed’ After Being Found Guilty of DUI, Will ‘Respect’ Jury Decision (Exclusive)  —  Karen Huger has been found guilty on nearly all counts after being charged with a DUI in Maryland in March.  —  “Although we are disappointed in the jury's verdict …
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‘Real Housewives’ star Karen Huger found guilty on DUI, negligent driving charges  — “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger was found guilty of DUI and four other charges after a March car crash in Maryland.  — Huger faces up to two years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for Jan. 29.
People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Will Not Attend King Charles' Christmas Lunch — Here's Why  —  PEOPLE understands that William and Kate will not attend the Buckingham Palace lunch because they're already at Anmer Hall in Norfolk for the holidays  —  King Charles is kicking off …
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Kristin Contino / Marie Claire:
Princess Kate References Her Cancer Journey—and Sticks it to the Media—With Poignant Christmas Card Photo
Janine Henni / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Poignant Christmas Card with George, Charlotte and Louis After ‘Hardest’ Year
Chris Riemenschneider / Minneapolis Star Tribune:
Replacements guitarist and Minnesota music hero Slim Dunlap dies after long illness  —  A fill-in Replacement, the guitarist's own songs garnered acclaim from the likes of Bruce Springsteen. … Bob (Slim) Dunlap in 1993, the year he released his first solo album, “The Old New Me,” after five years with the Replacements.
Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
Lady Gaga on Coachella, LG7 and the ‘slightly subversive’ ‘Die With a Smile’  —  For all her dedication to expanding — and sometimes to exploding — the boundaries of good taste in pop music, Lady Gaga never goes long without dropping a killer ballad to remind you what a fundamentally talented singer she is.
TMZ.com:
‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star David Murphey's Cause of Death Revealed  —  ‘90 DAY FIANCÉ’ DAVID MURPHEY'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … ‘90 Day Fiancé’ star David Murphey passed away last week ... and now we've learned more details about his death.
Jen Juneau / People:
Demi Moore Says Women Are Told It's Not ‘Okay to Be Angry’ and It's Seen as ‘Not Attractive’  —  “Not that anybody's saying we can't be, but that it's been in a way the collective consciousness of like, 'Oh, that's not attractive,' ” the actress said  —  Demi Moore and Amy Adams are getting real …
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Demi Moore and Amy Adams Embrace ‘The Substance’ Body Horror and Women Who Get Angry: Society Has Us Believe 'That's Not Attractive'
Discussion: Just Jared
Eric Andersson / People:
Taylor Swift Superfan Nikki Glaser Spent ‘Close to $100,000’ on 22 Eras Tour Shows: 'Would've Paid Even More' (Exclusive)  —  The comedian and host of the 2025 Golden Globes says that amount includes tickets, travel expenses, guests and merchandise  —  There are Swifties, and then there are Swifties.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Suggest, Just Jared and Billboard
TMZ.com:
‘RHOA’ Alum Peter Thomas Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison in Tax Case  —  ‘RHOA’ STAR PETER THOMAS SENTENCED TO 18 MONTHS IN PRISON ... After Pleading Guilty In Tax Case  —  Peter Thomas joins the growing list of reality star stars to get hit with jail time ... we've learned the …
Discussion: People
Jordan Greene / People:
Stranger Donates Life-Saving Bone Marrow to Pilot.  8 Years Later, He's on Her Flight — and the Moment Goes Viral (Exclusive)  —  In 2016, Captain David Whitson was diagnosed with leukemia  — Alexandria Reimold was on her way home on Dec. 14, after visiting her mom in Houston
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Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Disney Costars Johnno Wilson and Anneliese van der Pol Are Married!  Inside Their Elopement in Santa Barbara (Exclusive)  —  “We're 40 and in love so that's plenty for me,” the bride tells PEOPLE  — Former Disney costars Johnno Wilson and Anneliese van der Pol eloped on Dec. 11 at the Santa Barbara Courthouse
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Marina Watts / People:
Phil Collins Gives Rare Health Update 2 Years After Retiring from Drumming: ‘To Suddenly Not Be Able to Is a Shock’  —  The musician dives deep into his decades-spanning career in the new documentary ‘Phil Collins: Drummer First’  —  Phil Collins is giving fans insight into his current health.
Zoe Williams / The Guardian:
'I don't deal in nonsense': Tulisa on ‘revenge porn’, tabloid stings, celibacy, success and survival  —  After a stint on I'm a Celebrity, the N-Dubz singer is preparing for her next act.  She discusses the trauma she has lived through - and why she still has faith in the future
People:
Lizzo Breaks Silence and Says She Was ‘Blindsided’ by Sexual Harassment Lawsuit: ‘I Did Nothing Wrong’  —  The “Truth Hurts” musician addressed the legal complaint she faces from ex-dancers on a new episode of the ‘Baby, This Is Keke Palmer’ podcast  — On Thursday, Dec. 19 …
Discussion: Just Jared
Emily Jane Davies / Daily Mail:
Royal fans overjoyed as Queen Camilla spotted doing her Christmas shopping at luxury department store Fortnum & Mason  —  Royal fans couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted Queen Camilla out doing her Christmas shopping at the luxury department store Fortnum & Mason.
Discussion: People, OK!, The Mirror and HELLO!
 
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Josh Taylor / The Guardian:
Australia's ban on social media for users aged under 16 comes into effect; platforms that do not comply risk fines of up to AU$49.5M

Tim Wu / New York Times:
WBD merging with either Netflix or Paramount should be challenged by US antitrust authorities and would be bad for US streaming market competition

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney nominates former Apple COO Jeff Williams to its board; he retired from Apple in November after overseeing the design team, supply chain work, and more

 
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