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Caroline Graham / Daily Mail:
Thomas Markle loses his leg: Meghan's father has amputation surgery in Philippines - and he faces ANOTHER operation to save his life  —  Meghan Markle's father Thomas has had life-saving surgery to amputate his left leg below the knee, the Daily Mail can reveal today.
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People:
Meghan Markle Reaches Out to Her Dad Thomas Markle After His Emergency Leg Amputation, Spokesperson Confirms  —  The Duchess of Sussex has reached out to her father following emergency surgery to amputate his leg, her spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE … Meghan Markle has reached out to her father …
Caroline Graham / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Thomas Markle loses his leg: Meghan's father in intensive care after amputation surgery  —  Share or comment on this article:  —  Meghan Markle's father Thomas has had life-saving surgery to amputate his left leg below the knee, the Daily Mail can reveal today.
Reuters:
American playwright Jeremy O. Harris arrested in Japan on alleged drug smuggling  —  American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris, known for the Tony-nominated “Slave Play”, was arrested last month at an airport in Japan on suspicion of attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country, local authorities said late on Thursday.
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Nicolai Ouroussoff / New York Times:
Frank O. Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Is Dead at 96  —  He burst onto the scene with an attention-getting renovation of his Southern California home before going on to design some of the world's most recognizable buildings.  —  Frank O. Gehry, one of the most formidable and original talents …
TMZ.com:
Brooke Mueller Claims Charlie Sheen Owes Her $15 Mil in Back Child Support  —  Charlie Sheen's ex-wife Brooke Mueller is banging down his door, ready to collect on the huge bill — about $15 million — she claims he owes her for unpaid child support.  —  Brooke informed an L.A. County judge …
Tom Tapp / Deadline:
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa Dies: 'Mortal Kombat, ‘Last Emperor’ & ‘Man In The High Castle’ Actor Was 75 … He was 75.  —  Tagawa died due to complications from a stroke early this morning surrounded by his children.  His family confirmed the news to Deadline.  —  Tagawa is best known …
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TMZ.com:
‘MORTAL KOMBAT’ CARY-HIROYUKI TAGAWA DEAD AT 75
Discussion: Los Angeles Times
People:
Kim Cattrall Marries Russell Thomas in Intimate, Elegant London Wedding Ceremony (Exclusive)  —  The pair tied the knot on Dec. 4 at Chelsea Old Town Hall  — Kim Cattrall and Russell Thomas are married  — The longtime couple, who first met in 2016 at the BBC tied the knot on Dec. 4 in London
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Did Not Buy Another Couple's Wedding Date, Venue Insists  —  TAYLOR SWIFT SNATCHING WEDDING DATES NOT IN ‘STYLE’ ... Venue Denies Buyout of Other Couple … Taylor Swift can leave a “Blank Space” on a check all she wants, but she still wouldn't be able to buy her perfect wedding date …
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Chris Spargo / People:
Stepbrother of Anna Kepner Sent to Live with Relatives After Cruise Ship Death Because Mom Feared Children's Safety  —  New details about the death of Anna Kepner were revealed during an emergency custody hearing involving the victim's stepmother. … The stepbrother of Anna Kepner is living …
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Sun and FOX 35 Orlando
Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Below Deck's Fraser Olender Says He Could Have Died After Having ‘Vape Poisoning’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Below Deck's Fraser Olender is on the road to recovery after being hospitalized in London.  —  “To keep it simple — I had vape poisoning …
Discussion: The US Sun and TMZ.com
Perez Hilton:
Lizzo Hits Back HARD At Haters After ‘Fat Joke’ Goes Viral: ‘Mind Ur F**king Business!’  —  Lizzo is clapping back!  And good for her!  —  The rapper was dismayed to see a “fat joke” go viral about her — this in the year 2025!  People never learn!  Calling out haters for mocking her body …
Discussion: E! Online, People, Billboard and TMZ.com
People:
Jessica Simpson Debuts Bold ‘Hot Chocolate Brunette’ Hair Transformation After Years of Being Blonde (Exclusive)  —  “Her music is very moody.  It's a full vibe, so the hair has to match,” colorist Rita Hazan tells PEOPLE … Jessica Simpson is trading in her trademark blonde.
Discussion: InStyle and Page Six
TMZ.com:
DJ Quik's Son Facing 40 Years After 2nd Degree Murder Conviction  —  DJ QUIK SON CONVICTED OF 2ND DEGREE MURDER And Facing 40 Years!!!  —  DJ Quik's son, David Marvin Blake Jr., has been convicted of second-degree murder, stemming from a 2022 incident that left a man dead in a Los Angeles suburb.
Discussion: Baller Alert
TMZ.com:
Entire ‘Jersey Shore’ Cast Attends Sammi Sweetheart's Wedding Except Ronnie  —  'JERSEY SHORE'S SAMMI SWEETHEART GYM-TAN-LOVE!!!  Whole Cast Attends Wedding ... Minus One … “Jersey Shore” star Sammi “Sweetheart” Giancola and her baby daddy Justin May said “I do” in New Jersey yesterday …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and Mirror US
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BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian reveals she changed her name right before reality TV fame  —  Kim Kardashian revealed she changed her name shortly before she and her family achieved reality TV fame with “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.”  —  “I used to always go by Kimberly, until we signed on to do the reality show.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and People
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People:
NBA Champion Elden Campbell's Cause of Death Revealed After Fishing Tragedy at Age 57  —  The former Laker is survived by his wife, four children, and three siblings  — A cause of death has been revealed for former Los Angeles Laker Elden Campbell, who died at age 57 after suffering …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Us Weekly, NBA and The US Sun
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NBC News:
A US jury finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market, in a case brought by state AGs after the DOJ settled

David Folkenflik / NPR:
Former NPR President and CEO Kevin Klose, who also had been Moscow bureau chief for The Washington Post, died Wednesday at 85 from Alzheimer's complications

Todd Spangler / Variety:
At a US Senate hearing on Paramount-WBD, Mark Ruffalo said the merger threatens the free press and democracy; Sen. Chuck Schumer called the merger a “nightmare”
 
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