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8:05 PM ET, December 5, 2025

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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 …
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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New York Times:
Jeremy O. Harris Is Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Smuggling Drugs  —  The Tony-nominated American playwright and actor has been in custody since airport customs officers found Ecstasy in his bag last month.  —  The authorities in Japan said on Thursday that Jeremy O. Harris …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Emily In Paris’ star arrested on drug smuggling charges in Japan
Discussion: The Sun
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
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 …
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
ABC News:
Jessie J opens up about breast cancer diagnosis  —  The Grammy-nominated singer discusses the moment she knew something was wrong and how her new music is helping her heal.
Discussion: InStyle, E! Online, Page Six, UPI and People
Olivia Bellusci / Star Magazine:
Alec Baldwin Reveals His Kids ‘Saved’ His ‘Life’ After 2021 ‘Rust’ Shooting: ‘I Was Home All the Time’  —  Alec Baldwin's love for his eight children sustained him through a difficult time.  —  On Wednesday, December 3, the Beetlejuice actor, 67, appeared as a guest on The Adam Friedland Show …
Discussion: People and The Wrap
Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
January Jones reveals life-long disorder that has got ‘progressively worse’  —  January Jones opened up about her battle with the neurological disability misophonia in a new update shared to social media  —  On December 4, January Jones shared her struggle with the neurological disability misophonia.
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Princess Kate forced to make last-minute change to carol service - details  —  The Princess of Wales is hosting her annual carol concert, but hours before the event took place, a major change was required when Hannah Waddingham dropped out  —  The Princess of Wales has been forced …
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
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
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: Billboard and Baller Alert
 
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People:
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to acquire WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, including debt, to close after WBD splits in two in Q3 2026

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Sources: Forbes has cut ties with dozens of contributing writers; one exec said Forbes needs to ensure the contributor model is “financially sound”

 
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