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8:05 PM ET, December 11, 2025

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Jason Collins / ESPN:
I have Stage 4 glioblastoma  — Jason Collins, as told to Ramona Shelburne … A few months ago, my family released a short statement saying I had a brain tumor.  It was simple, but intentionally vague.  They did that to protect my privacy while I was mentally unable to speak for myself …
TMZ.com:
‘Fairly OddParents’ Voice Actor Jim Ward Dead at 66  —  ‘FAIRLY ODDPARENTS’ STAR JIM WARD DEAD AT 66 … Jim Ward — the beloved actor who lent his voice to many popular cartoon characters and video games — has died, TMZ has confirmed.  —  Jim's wife, Janice, tells TMZ …
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Tate McRae: How a ‘Very Sensitive, Very Introverted’ Singer Became a Pop Superstar  —  The Canadian phenom had a massive 2025, from a chart-topping album to a huge tour to a lot of online speculation.  Now, she's sifting through what it all means — and what's next  —  F  —  ix your fuckin' self!
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Tony Paul / The Detroit News:
Ex-UM coach Sherrone Moore remains jailed; arraignment likely Friday  —  Sherrone Moore remained in custody in the Washtenaw County as of midday Thursday, as prosecutors weigh charges stemming from his arrest following his firing as Michigan's head football coach a day earlier.
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Famed Food Personality Died of Postpartum Hemorrhaging: Hearing Held on Stacey Hatfield's Death  —  The cause of death for Australian wellness and food influencer Stacey Hatfield has been revealed.  —  The 30-year-old died from postpartum hemorrhage, according to court testimony on Wednesday.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Sun, ABC, TMZ.com, 9News and People
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Beyoncé's Daughter Blue Ivy Carter Is Her Twin in Courtside Appearance With Dad Jay-Z  —  Beyoncé and Jay-Z's daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 13, was her mom's twin as she stepped out with her dad at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs game on Dec. 10.
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TMZ.com:
Andy Dick Says He's Not Going to Rehab Despite Overdose  —  ANDY DICK REHAB'S OUTTA THE QUESTION!!! … Andy Dick had everyone worried after suffering a drug overdose on the streets of Hollywood this week ... but he's making it pretty clear he's not planning to seek out any professional help.
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TMZ.com:
Andy Dick Says He Overdosed After Smoking Crack Cocaine
TMZ.com:
Former One Direction Opener Camryn Magness Dead at 26  —  Camryn Magness — a musician who once opened for One Direction and Fifth Harmony — has died.  —  The heartbreaking news was announced on her social media pages Tuesday alongside a clip of her scuba diving while blowing a kiss to the camera.
Daily Mail:
Double-Oscar winner Hilary Swank's rude airport outburst to mother taking her two dying children on Make-A-Wish dream trip  —  Two-time Oscar winning actress Hilary Swank snapped at a mother taking her terminally-ill sons on a Make-A-Wish trip to Disneyland  —  Swank, 51, hissed …
Just Jared:
Amanda Seyfried to Star in ‘Skinny Dip’ Series Adaption at Amazon Prime Video  —  Amanda Seyfried has a new series in the works!  —  On Thursday (December 11), it was announced that the 40-year-old Emmy-winning actress will be starring in the upcoming series adaption of Carl Hiaasen's novel Skinny Dip …
Vogue:
Bad Bunny Is on Top of the World  —  Bad Bunny walks into a conference room at the Fontainebleau hotel in Las Vegas in incognito mode—brown thermal hoodie, hood up, over a logo-less navy baseball cap and wraparound black sunglasses.  But when he takes his glasses off and makes his way to the head …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic's Late Associate Cause of Death Released  —  JOE EXOTIC'S LATE ASSOCIATE CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … An associate of “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic was attacked by a tiger during a show in Oklahoma earlier this year ... and now TMZ has learned the official cause of death.
Discussion: Mirror US
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
The Establishment ‘plot’ to return Harry and Meghan is gathering pace.  Today, I reveal new developments that'll horrify anyone who loves the monarchy... and powerful figures playing a key role  —  When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex abandoned royal duties five years ago to seek their fortune …
Us Weekly:
John Mayer Is ‘Ready to Settle Down’ as Kat Stickler Romance Heats Up: They're ‘Getting Serious’ (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  John Mayer is ready for the next major life milestone as his romance with Kat Stickler continues to heat up.
Brianne Tracy / People:
Kimora Lee Simmons Reveals She's Never Gotten Filler and Lives by the Motto 'Don't Overdo It' (Exclusive)  —  “You have to be accepting of where you are at on your journey and try to improve on what you can,” the fashion mogul tells PEOPLE  — Kimora Lee Simmons tells PEOPLE that her beauty motto at 50 is “don't over do it”
Discussion: Page Six
Just Jared:
Idris Elba's ‘Hijack’ Season 2 Trailer Teases a Thriller on a Train  —  Almost three years after the debut of season 1, Hijack is finally returning for season 2 on Apple TV!  —  Season 1 took place on an airplane, but season 2′s story will be taking place on a train.
Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Rare Meghan Markle wedding photo still on display at King Charles' London home  —  A photo of King Charles walking Meghan Markle down the aisle at her royal wedding to Prince Harry is still on display at his London home.  —  The black and white photo — taken as the “Suits” …
Discussion: InStyle, People, Marie Claire and HELLO!
 
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Meredith Kile / People:
Royal Family's Latest Operations Change Is Another Clue That Windsor Is the New Royal HQ
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Emma Banks / InStyle:
Jennifer Lawrence Wears Nothing Under Her Plunging Sweater for Rare Date Night With Husband Cooke Maroney
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Kayla Grant / People:
Michelle Kwan Quietly Welcomes Baby No. 2 and Shares the First Look at Her Little One
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Ryan Gajewski / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Christine Hauser / New York Times:
Wenne Alton Davis, Actor in ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Hit by S.U.V. and Killed
 

 
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Financial Times:
Hedge fund manager Crispin Odey drops his £79M libel lawsuit against the Financial Times, after FT said 15 women were willing to testify in court against him

William Bishop / Pew Research Center:
Survey: 64% of US adults read a print book in the past year, down from 72% in 2011; 31% read an e-book, vs. 17% in 2011, while 26% have listened to an audiobook

Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg:
Sources: Nexstar has begun directing stations to fill local newscasts with segments from Nexstar's NewsNation instead of national networks' content like NBC's

 
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