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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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Josie Ensor / The Times:
Coldplay kisscam HR boss Kristin Cabot on 16 seconds that ruined her life  —  For the first time, the former Astronomer executive speaks publicly about her panic after seeing the video, the impact on her children and the danger of the online mob  —  “Everything just flashed before my eyes …
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People:
David Harbour Will Not Attend Stranger Things Finale Event amid Reports of Erratic Behavior  —  The actor will not be at a ‘Stranger Things’ red carpet and screening on Dec. 18 that he was previously slated to attend  — David Harbour is no longer slated to attend a Stranger Things event amid reports of erratic behavior
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Us Weekly and TMZ.com
People:
Millie Bobby Brown Drops Out of Same Stranger Things Event as David Harbour, 3 Days After Revealing She Injured Herself
Discussion: Just Jared
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 …
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans Debuts Mommy Makeover, See Before & After Pics  —  JENELLE EVANS MOMMY MAKEOVER FROM MOM TO MOTHERRR!!!  🔥 … “Teen Mom” alum Jenelle Evans is basically a brand-new woman — and we mean literally — after undergoing a full-blown mommy makeover …
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans Reveals Mommy Makeover Before-and-After Photos
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Jonathan Mattise / Associated Press:
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past  —  Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching …
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)
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Corey Haim's Mom Slams Corey Feldman for Claiming Corey ‘Molested’ Him  —  COREY HAIM MOM RIPS COREY FELDMAN OVER MOLESTATION CLAIM ... Shame on You for Lying on My Son!!! … Corey Haim's mother is blasting Corey Feldman for claiming her son “molested” him back in the day …
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Luke Chinman / People:
Controversial Influencer Ash Trevino Arrested on Felony Warrants, Police Say  —  The creator was arrested in connection with outstanding warrants on the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 17, by the Venus Police Department, authorities told PEOPLE  — Ash Trevino, a controversial content creator …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
First Look at Sarah Paulson as Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos in ‘Monster’ Season 4  —  SARAH PAULSON LOOK, I'M A ‘MONSTER’ ... On Set as Aileen Wuornos  —  Move over, Charlize Theron, there's a new “Monster” in Hollywood ... and this time it's Sarah Paulson trying her hand at reimagining …
Greta Bjornson / People:
Maria Shriver Says It's ‘Downright Weird’ That Trump's Name Will Appear Before ‘Kennedy’ on JFK's Own Memorial: ‘Wake Up!’  —  “Can we not see what is happening here?”  JFK's niece asked in response to the newly renamed Trump-Kennedy Center.  “Just when you think someone can't stoop any lower, down they go”
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
James Cameron Disputes Matt Damon's Viral Claim of Turning Down ‘Avatar’ Lead  —  The director says Damon's claim that he turned down 10 percent of ‘Avatar’ to play Jake Sully isn't exactly true: “It wouldn't have happened.  He doesn't have to beat himself up anymore.”
NBC Los Angeles:
Puka Nacua's brother arrested after taking Lakers' Adou Thiero's SUV, LASD says … Two men, including the brother of Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, were arrested over the weekend after allegedly taking Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero's SUV without his consent, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
TMZ.com:
Former ‘Voice’ Contestant Kata Hay Arrested on Vehicular Homicide Warrant  —  EX ‘VOICE’ CONTESTANT KATA HAY ARRESTED ON VEHICULAR HOMICIDE WARRANT … Kata Hay, a former contestant on “The Voice,” has been arrested on a vehicular homicide warrant ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Billboard
Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
General Hospital's Chris McKenna Reveals He Has Bipolar Disorder, Was Diagnosed After a ‘Manic Psychotic Episode’ (Exclusive)  —  In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at McKenna's appearance on Maurice Benard's ‘State of Mind’ podcast, the actor shares that the COVID lockdowns did “a number on my mental health”
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Divorce blow for inspiring disabled artist Alison Lapper  —  She is a woman whose talent and indomitable spirit have inspired all who encounter her, whether in person or, as was the case for millions who watched the BBC documentary series Child Of Our Time, on screen.
Jack Royston / Newsweek:
Prince Harry Described Archie as ‘My Little African Child’—Tina Brown  —  Prince Harry told primatologist Jane Goodall that his son Prince Archie was “my little African child” after he was born, according to the former magazine editor Tina Brown.  —  Brown told Katie Couric's YouTube show …
 
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Janine Henni / People:
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Samantha Coffey / Page Six:
Nikki Bella, 42, sparks dating rumors with NFL star Cooper DeJean, 22, one year after Artem Chigvintsev breakup
Discussion: New York Post, People and The US Sun
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
James Middleton's son Inigo looks so grown-up in rare footage
Discussion: Marie Claire
Just Jared:
Tom Cruise Announces New Comedy Movie ‘Digger’ with Teaser Promising a ‘Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions’
 

 
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Karl Bode / Techdirt:
The TikTok deal is the worst of all possible outcomes, shifting ownership of TikTok to Trump's allies, while maintaining the supposed problematic links to China

Paul Glynn / BBC:
HarperCollins UK drops children's author and comedian David Walliams following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward young women

Ken Vogel / @kenvogel:
Politico ends its print edition after 19 years, as its early reliance on print ad revenue fades and its audience relies more on digital platforms

 
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