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12:15 PM ET, December 18, 2025

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Lisa Miller / New York Times:
The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert … 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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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Ex-Astronomer HR exec Kristin Cabot finally breaks silence on Coldplay kiss cam scandal: ‘Bad decision’  —  Kristin Cabot has finally broken her silence after she and her former boss Andy Byron went viral for getting caught canoodling on the kiss cam at a Coldplay concert over the summer.
TMZ.com:
Rob and Michele Reiner Official Cause of Deaths Revealed  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Rob and Michele Reiner died from “multiple sharp force injuries” ... according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.  —  The ME also notes the manner of death for both Rob and Michele was homicide.
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Nick Reiner makes first court appearance to face murder charges in killings of parents
TMZ.com:
Reiner Family Breaks Silence Following Double Murder
Liam Quinn / People:
Rob and Michele Reiner's Children Jake and Romy Share Heartbreak: ‘They Were Our Best Friends’
New York Times:
New Details Emerge About How Rob and Michele Reiner Were Found
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 …
Just Jared:
Tom Cruise Announces New Comedy Movie ‘Digger’ with Teaser Promising a ‘Comedy of Catastrophic Proportions’  —  Tom Cruise and director Alejandro G. Iñárritu have teamed up for a new film, Digger, and the announcement video has provided a first look!
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Corey Feldman Claims Corey Haim Molested Him While They Were Filming ‘The Lost Boys’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Corey Feldman claimed that he was sexually assaulted by his The Lost Boys costar Corey Haim.  —  “When we did Lost Boys, Corey said to me, 'Hey man …
Chris Gothner / WPLG-TV:
Husband of ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ actress Devon Aoki injures man in Coral Gables hit-and-run, cops say  —  CORAL GABLES, Fla. — A South Florida investor and the husband of a prominent model and actress is facing a hit-and-run charge after authorities said he ran over a scooter rider with his Audi …
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Sun and New York Post
TMZ.com:
TikToker Riziki Ilenre's Death Investigated by Police After Reports of Suicide  —  RIZIKI ILENRE COPS INVESTIGATING TIKTOKER'S DEATH ... As Fans Allege Suicide From Bullying … Police are investigating TikToker Riziki Ilenre's death after numerous reports surfaced that she died by suicide.
TMZ.com:
OnlyFans Star Lane V Rogers Killed in Motorcycle Accident  —  ONLYFANS STAR LANE V ROGERS DEAD AT 31 ... Killed Riding Motorcycle  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 1K … Lane V Rogers — a popular OnlyFans star who performed as Blake Mitchell on the platform — has died ... TMZ has learned.
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
Survivor Finale Crowns Season 49 Winner  —  During the finale episode of Survivor's 49th season, the jury chose a winner from among remaining contestants Savannah Louie, Rizo Velovic, Sophi Belerdi, Sage Ahrens-Nichols and Kristina Mills.  —  There is a brand new sole survivor.
Lara Walsh / InStyle:
Selena Gomez Finally Addresses Why Her Voice Has Changed in Candid Video  —  She opened up about her health issues.  —  Close … Selena Gomez is addressing longtime speculation about her changing vocals.  The Rare Beauty maven has been singing professionally since recording her first single …
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
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Memo: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew says ByteDance's US entities will retain direct control over core US revenue drivers, including ecommerce, ads, and marketing

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