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2:45 PM ET, December 18, 2025

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Lisa Miller / New York Times:
The Woman in the Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Video Is Ready to Talk … Kristin Cabot has come to believe that her silence no longer serves her.  It made sense in the beginning, after she appeared on the Jumbotron, aghast, in the arms of her boss at a Coldplay concert on July 16, 2025, a moment that caused an international furor.
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Rob Reiner's Kids Jake and Romy Are ‘Being Incredibly Strong’ After Their Parents' Murders (Exclusive Source)  —  “This nightmare came out of nowhere for them,” a source tells PEOPLE  — Rob Reiner's kids Jake and Romy are “surrounded with support” after their parents were killed and brother Nick was charged with murder
Discussion: SheKnows and Mirror
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TMZ.com:
Rob and Michele Reiner Official Cause of Deaths Revealed
Los Angeles Times:
Nick Reiner makes first court appearance to face murder charges in killings of parents
Liam Quinn / People:
Rob and Michele Reiner's Children Jake and Romy Share Heartbreak: ‘They Were Our Best Friends’
TMZ.com:
Reiner Family Breaks Silence Following Double Murder
Justin Harp / Us Weekly:
HGTV's David Bromstad Opens Up About ‘Using Substances,’ Starting to ‘Spiral’ During 4-Year Renovation  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  HGTV star David Bromstad opened up about “using substances” and starting to “spiral” when his dream home renovation turned into a nightmare.
Discussion: TV Insider
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Marina Watts / People:
David Bromstad Opens Up About ‘Using Substances,’ Coping After Home Was Destroyed: ‘I Was in Trouble’ (Exclusive)  —  The longtime host gets vulnerable about past struggles and his healing journey in 'My Lottery Dream Home: David's Happy Ending'  — David Bromstad opens up about …
Discussion: Just Jared
Doug Montero / National Enquirer:
Riley Keough Is the Biological Mom of John Travolta's Son, According to Bombshell Lawsuit (Exclusive)  —  Elvis Presley may have a secret great-grandchild.  —  Lisa Marie Presley donated her eggs so that John Travolta, 71, and Kelly Preston could “get pregnant,” while her daughter …
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TMZ.com:
Riley Keough Is Biological Mother of One of John Travolta's Sons, Lawsuit Claims  —  JOHN TRAVOLTA YOUNGEST KID IS RILEY KEOUGH'S BIOLOGICAL SON, LAWSUIT CLAIMS … John Travolta and his late wife, Kelly Preston, had three children together ... but their youngest kid is biologically a Presley …
Kayla Aldecoa / Star Magazine:
Robert Irwin Shares the Unique Way He Remains Connected to Late Dad Steve Irwin  —  Robert Irwin was just two years old when his beloved father, Steve Irwin, passed away from a stingray attack in 2006.  But the Dancing with the Stars champ still has a unique way of remaining connected to the Crocodile Hunter.
Discussion: People and TODAY.com
Hilary George / Page Six:
Ice Spice shows off her bikini bottom in see-through lace dress at ‘SpongeBob Movie’ screening  —  Ice Spice left her SquarePants at home.  —  The 25-year-old rapper made waves at a screening of “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants” in New York City on Wednesday …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Go Fug Yourself
TMZ.com:
Wiz Khalifa, Facing 9 Months in Romanian Prison for Weed, Appeals Sentencing  —  WIZ KHALIFA SENTENCED TO PRISON IN ROMANIA FOR POSSESSING BUD ... Appealing the Ruling … Wiz Khalifa is facing a potential 9-month stint in Romanian prison for weed ... but he's hoping to find an alternate solution …
Discussion: Baller Alert and Cancan
Just Jared:
Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at 2026 Actor's Awards  —  Harrison Ford has been named the recipient of this upcoming year's SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award!  —  The award will be given out at the 2026 Actor's Awards, which previously were known as the SAG Awards.
Discussion: Gold Derby, The Wrap, Deadline and Variety
Janine Henni / People:
King Charles and Queen Camilla Make First Joint Appearance Since His Major Cancer Update  —  The King shared the “good news” about his health during Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer broadcast on Dec. 12  — King Charles and Queen Camilla made their first joint appearance since the monarch shared …
Discussion: InStyle and Wonderwall.com
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
James Middleton's son Inigo looks so grown-up in rare footage  —  James Middleton shares his two-year-old son with his wife, Alizee Thevenet, and he shared an adorable clip of his young son decorating the Christmas tree  —  James Middleton's son Inigo has been growing up away from the spotlight …
Discussion: Marie Claire
Samantha Coffey / Page Six:
Nikki Bella, 42, sparks dating rumors with NFL star Cooper DeJean, 22, one year after Artem Chigvintsev breakup  —  Nikki Bella is sparking dating rumors with Philadelphia Eagles player Cooper DeJean — one year after her split from former “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev.
Discussion: People, New York Post and The US Sun
People:
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William's Reconnected Marriage: ‘He Treats Her Like His Bride’ (Exclusive)  —  After a trying chapter, the Prince and Princess of Wales are moving forward more in sync than ever  — Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal romance is stronger than ever …
 
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From Mediagazer:

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Internal memo: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US unit; Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX will collectively own 45% of the US entity, and ByteDance will retain ~20%

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) agree to buy WildBrain's 41% stake in Peanuts Holdings for ~$457M, raising Sony's slice to 80%

Financial Times:
Trump Media agrees to merge with Google-backed fusion energy company TAE in a $6B deal and build the “world's first utility-scale fusion power plant” in 2026
 
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