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BBC:
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants ‘reconciliation’ with Royal Family  —  The Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he “would love a reconciliation” with the Royal Family, in an emotional interview in which he said he was “devastated” at losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK.
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Janine Henni / People:
Prince Harry Loses Critical Court Appeal for Restored U.K. Security  —  “This one has always mattered the most,” the Duke of Sussex previously told PEOPLE about the importance of the case  —  Prince Harry lost his high-stakes appeal to reinstate the state-funded United Kingdom security …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ruth Buzzi, the Lady With the Handbag on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 88  —  The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a ‘Sesame Street’ stalwart. … She was 88.  —  Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer's at her home near Forth Worth …
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TMZ.com:
Ruth Buzzi, 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' Star, Dead at 88
Discussion: Extra and What's New Today
Ed Potton / The Times:
Walton Goggins: Aimee Lou Wood?  I'm not gonna have that conversation  —  The White Lotus actor talks about the problems with sudden fame, on-set gossip, dealing with trauma and why he's made a film with his wife … My conversation with Walton Goggins has a Zen beginning …
Brianne Tracy / People:
Kelsey Grammer Reveals His Sister Karen's Chilling Final Moments After Being Stabbed 42 Times (Exclusive)  —  The actor's sister Karen was brutally raped and murdered in Colorado in 1975.  In a new book, he reveals how her death has shadowed his life  — In a new book and in this week's issue …
Natalia Senanayake / People:
Christina Haack Settles Her Divorce from Third Husband Josh Hall: ‘Grateful to Have This Behind Me’  —  The HGTV star split from Hall in July 2024 after nearly three years of marriage and in the middle of filming her show, ‘The Flip Off’  —  Christina Haack and Josh Hall have settled their divorce.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Us Weekly
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Christina Haack Confirms She Settled Her Divorce From Joshua Hall: 'Can't Wait to Move On'
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire  —  Jill Sobule, the groundbreaking singer-songwriter and activist whose 1995 song “I Kissed a Girl” is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20 …
TMZ.com:
‘FLORIBAMA SHORE’ STAR KIRK MEDAS Dead At 33  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 35 … LIVVY DUNNE It's No Hoax ... I'M STUNNING AT KENTUCKY OAKS!!!
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Becca Longmire / People:
Floribama Shore Star Kirk Medas in ICU After Being Diagnosed with ‘Severe’ Illness, Former Castmates Confirm: ‘Please Pray’
Stephanie Petit / People:
Princess Charlotte Turns 10!  See the Stunning New Birthday Photo Taken by Mom Kate Middleton  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter is marking the milestone in a familiar way  —  Princess Charlotte is celebrating a major milestone: her 10th birthday!
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Rachel Burchfield / InStyle:
Princess Charlotte Looks So In Her Element In 10th Birthday Photo
Us Weekly:
JoJo Siwa Talks Her Sexuality, Mickey Rourke, Exes, What ‘Flabbergasts’ Her in Raw Interview (Exclusive)  —  JoJo Siwa is back in the spotlight, a decade after finding international fame as the little girl with the big bow from Dance Moms.  —  Fresh out of the Celebrity Big Brother UK house …
Rachel McRady / People:
Dolly Parton Gets ‘Very Emotional’ Speaking About Husband Carl Dean After His Death: 'It's a Big Adjustment'  —  Parton got choked up speaking about the death of her husband and longtime love during a new interview on the ‘Today’ show  — Dolly Parton appeared on the Today show on Friday …
Just Jared:
‘Speed’ Stars Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock to Reunite for New Romantic Thriller Movie  —  Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock will be back on the big screen together!  —  The former Speed co-stars are attached to star in an untitled romantic thriller written by Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the 2016 movie Jackie.
Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges  —  The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.  —  The comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared before a London court on Friday …
TMZ.com:
Ryan Seacrest Sued for Allegedly Promoting Illegal Gambling  —  RYAN SEACREST SUED YOU'RE PROMOTING ILLEGAL GAMBLING!!! … Ryan Seacrest is breaking California law by promoting an illegal online casino ... at least according to a new lawsuit.  —  The “American Idol” and “Wheel of Fortune” …
Discussion: The US Sun
Starr Bowenbank / People:
Jennifer Lawrence Flexes Her Twilight Fan Status in Breaking Dawn: Part 2 Hat  —  ‘The Hunger Games’ actress famously auditioned for ‘Twilight’ but failed to get a callback  —  Jennifer Lawrence didn't land a role in Twilight, but that didn't affect her status as a fan of the franchise!
Discussion: Just Jared
Jen Juneau / People:
Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum, Simu Liu and More Avengers Assemble for ‘Movie Night with the Boys’  —  Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie and more enjoyed a screening of ‘Thunderbolts*’  —  Avengers, assemble — for the newest Marvel movie release!
Discussion: The Wrap, Variety and Just Jared
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Wilson Phillips singer Carnie Wilson admits her ‘sexy’ UNCLE from The Beach Boys gave her ‘butterflies’  —  Singer Carnie Wilson was taking a walk down memory lane, when she admitted something interesting about a member of her family.  —  The Hold On singer, 57, whose daughter Lola is launching …
TMZ.com:
Jill Sobule's Friends Thought She Escaped Fatal House Fire With Them  —  ‘I KISSED A GIRL’ SINGER JILL SOBULE FRIENDS THOUGHT SHE ESCAPED HOUSE FIRE WITH THEM ... Racked With Survivor's Guilt … Jill Sobule was staying with close friends when a fire broke out at their home …
 
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Chrissy Teigen Explains Why Her 22-Month-Old Son Wren Is Wearing a ‘Little Boot’ on His Leg
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Alexis Petridis / The Guardian:
'I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere': Black Sabbath on reconciling for their final gig - and how Ozzy is living through hell
New York Post:
Weinstein accuser Miriam Haley storms out of courtroom in tears: 'Don't tell me I wasn't raped by that f-king a-hole!'
Discussion: The Sun
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Mike Masnick / Techdirt:
How media coverage of Trump's AI EO overstated federal authority over states and overlooked how the order's interstate commerce argument could backfire

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Major brands were replaced by direct-response advertisers during commercial breaks of CBS News' December 13 town hall with Erika Kirk, moderated by Bari Weiss

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