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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 …
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Prince Harry Reveals Whether He and Meghan Markle Will Return to the U.K.
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gofundme.com:
Support Kirk Medas: Funeral Arrangement&Medical  —  Sean Staples is organizing this fundraiser. … Kirk Medas is in the ICU fighting necrotizing pancreatitis.  He is sedated and this could take some time to heal.  We are praying that he has a full recovery but this process could take some time.
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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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 …
Us Weekly:
Crystal Hefner Is Engaged to James Ward After 1 Year Together: See the Hawaii Proposal and the Ring (Exclusive)  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Crystal Hefner is engaged to James Ward after one year of dating, they exclusively reveal to Us Weekly.  —  Ward proposed to Hefner, 39, with a six-carat …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Christina Haack Confirms She Settled Her Divorce From Joshua Hall: 'Can't Wait to Move On'  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Christina Haack has officially settled her divorce from Joshua Hall.  —  “Christina is pleased to confirm that a settlement has been reached through mediation,” a rep for Haack …
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
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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 …
Luca Evans / Denver Post:
Jeff Sperbeck's death after falling from cart driven by John Elway ‘appears to be a horrific accident,’ sheriff says  —  Riverside County sheriff said department hasn't uncovered evidence of criminal activity related to Sperbeck's death  —  Days after the death of longtime sports agent Jeff Sperbeck …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hannah Sacks / People:
Chrissy Teigen Explains Why Her 22-Month-Old Son Wren Is Wearing a ‘Little Boot’ on His Leg  —  The model and cookbook author shares her four kids - Esti, Wren, Miles and Luna — with husband John Legend  —  Chrissy Teigen is explaining why her little one is wearing a boot.
Discussion: E! Online and SheKnows
Ariel Zilber / New York Post:
James Dolan shoots Beyoncé a cease-and-desist letter in beef over the Sphere  —  Beyoncé got slapped with a cease-and-desist letter from attorneys for Madison Square Garden boss James Dolan — demanding that she ditch a video for her new global concert tour that depicts her picking …
 
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Princess Charlotte Turns 10! See the Stunning New Birthday Photo Taken by Mom Kate Middleton
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire
 

 
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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

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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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Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on antitrust, argues consumers stand to benefit from Netflix's acquisition of WBD

 
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