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The Charlotte Observer:
NASCAR star Greg Biffle, his family among 7 dead in Statesville plane crash — Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina and their two children were among those who died Thursday when a jet crashed at Statesville Regional Airport, according to a joint statement released by families of passengers.
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Associated Press:
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash — A business jet crashed Thursday while trying to return to a North Carolina airport shortly after takeoff, killing all seven people aboard, including retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family, authorities said.
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People:
NASCAR Star Greg Biffle's Wife Cristina Texted Her Mom 'We're in Trouble' Minutes Before They Died in Plane Crash (Exclusive) — “They embraced every aspect of their life and every moment,” Cristina's mom Cathy tells PEOPLE — Cristina Grossu Biffle's mother Cathy tells PEOPLE her daughter texted her …
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
James Van Der Beek Says Cancer Is ‘The Best Thing to Ever Happen to Me’ in Emotional ‘Today’ Interview — TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE — James Van Der Beek is sharing an update on his cancer battle in an emotional new Today show interview. — “I feel a little bit better every month.
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Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
James Van Der Beek's first look at TODAY interview sparks reaction as he talks cancer ‘journey’ from inside family home — James Van Der Beek will appear on the December 19 episode of the TODAY Show for a sit-down interview discussing his cancer journey with Craig Melvin
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Christopher Riley / Men's Health:
How Ed Sheeran Lost 14kg and Got in the Best Shape of His Life — He's one of the world's biggest stars, but over a 15-year career spanning almost every accolade in music, one thing had evaded him: a healthy body and mind. Until now. Welcome to the evolution of Ed Sheeran
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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 …
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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Lisa Miller / New York Times:
The Ritual Shaming of the Woman at the Coldplay Concert
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Disney's Live-Action ‘Tangled:’ Sarah Catherine Hook, Teagan Croft, Freya Skye and Olivia-Mai Barrett Up for Rapunzel Role (Exclusive) — Milo Manheim and Charlie Gillespie are among the young men who have a dream to make it to the top of the tower as Disney tests actors for its next big adaptation.
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Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
Savannah Guthrie announces last show on TODAY ‘for a while’ as she delivers health update — Savannah Guthrie shared that she will undergo surgery for her voice early in 2026 and will therefore be absent from the TODAY Show — Savannah Guthrie revealed that she will be stepping away …
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans Reveals Mommy Makeover Before-and-After Photos — Teen Mom alum Jenelle Evans revealed that she underwent a mommy makeover ahead of her 34th birthday, redoing her breast implants and getting a tummy tuck. See the before and after photos. — Jenelle Evans is feeling herself.
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Final gift Corrie star's son left after heartbreaking death aged just 31 — William Rush, the son of Coronation Street legend Debbie Rush, sadly died aged just 31 this week, and she's now revealed his final act of generosity from her “beautiful baby boy” — Corrie legend Debbie Rush …
Erin Hill / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Rename Archewell Foundation as They Expand Their Mission with Archie and Lilibet — The couple is marking five years of Archewell by unveiling a new name — and a broader philanthropic model that brings their children into the long-term vision
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
May Britt, Swedish Actress and Wife of Sammy Davis Jr., Dies at 91 — She starred in such films as ‘The Blue Angel’ and ‘Murder, Inc.,’ but Fox declined to renew her contract after she and the legendary entertainer got engaged in 1960. … She was 91. — Britt died Dec. 11 of natural causes …
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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
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's mom encouraged singer to date Travis Kelce because of this green flag — Look what Taylor Swift's mom made her do. — Andrea Swift encouraged her daughter to pursue Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs player's viral “New Heights” episode, she revealed on Friday's new “End of an Era” docuseries episodes.
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Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Brooks Nader Reveals Why She Slept With Ex Gleb Savchenko on ‘Day 1’ of Meeting Him — TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE — Brooks Nader is kissing and telling all about her romance with ex Gleb Savchenko. — The model and reality star and Savchenko, 42, began …
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Stephanie Bridger-Linning / Tatler:
Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway will undergo lung transplant after ‘clear deterioration’ in her health — The wife of Crown Prince Haakon, son of the ruling Harald V of Norway and Queen Sonja of Norway, has a chronic lung condition — Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway will undergo …
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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 …
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Rob Reiner's Close Friends Billy Crystal, Albert Brooks, More ‘Fiercely’ Protecting His Kids After Murders (Exclusive Source) — Rob and Michele Reiner's kids Jake and Romy “have a huge support system they can lean on,” says a source — Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends …
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Rob Reiner's Kids Jake and Romy Are ‘Being Incredibly Strong’ After Their Parents' Murders (Exclusive Source)
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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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