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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 …
Julia Moore / People:
Finding Prince Charming Alum Chad Spodick Dies Suddenly at 42: ‘Unimaginable Grief’  —  His sister wrote that Spodick's death was “sudden and unexpected,” and her brother “loved to live life to the fullest”  — A contestant from the 2016 reality series Finding Prince Charming, Chad Spodick, has died
Henry J. Gomez / NBC News:
JD Vance says his marriage with Usha is 'as strong as it's ever been'  —  Yes, the very online vice president has seen the online speculation about his marriage.  He said he and the second lady found the recent episode around her wedding ring funny.  —  WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance …
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 …
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 …
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, UPI, Page Six, E! Online and People
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Lori Harvey and Damson Idris Appear to Rekindle Romance as They Cozy Up in Miami 2 Years After Breakup  —  The pair were also spotted in Puerto Vallarta together in September  — Lori Harvey was spotted with Damson Idris as they watched 50 Cent perform at E11EVEN Miami during Miami Art Week on Thursday, Dec. 4
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
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
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
 
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Olivia Bellusci / Star Magazine:
Alec Baldwin Reveals His Kids ‘Saved’ His ‘Life’ After 2021 ‘Rust’ Shooting: ‘I Was Home All the Time’
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