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10:20 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 …
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
Discussion: TMZ.com and Us Weekly
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Kate Werbowski / gofundme.com:
Honoring Chad: Support for His Funeral & Family  —  Our hearts are shattered as we share the devastating news of the loss of our beautiful, kind, and generous son, brother and friend Chad.  His passing was sudden and heartbreaking, and we are still struggling to comprehend a world without his light.
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 …
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 …
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
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: UPI, InStyle, Page Six, E! Online and People
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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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.

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