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Selome Hailu / Variety:
‘SNL’ Shocker: Bowen Yang to Exit Cast After Saturday's Episode — Bowen Yang is exiting “Saturday Night Live” in the middle of his eighth season on the show. His last turn as a cast member will be this Saturday's episode, which is being hosted by his “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande with Cher as musical guest.
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Peter White / Deadline:
Bowen Yang To Leave ‘Saturday Night Live’ — Bowen Yang is leaving Saturday Night Live, after all. — Deadline understands that Yang will leave midseason, during the Christmas break, after tomorrow night's show, which is hosted by his Wicked co-star Ariana Grande with a musical performance by Cher.
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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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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
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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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The Office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex:
Happy Holidays — On behalf of the Office of Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and Archewell, we wish you a very happy holiday season and a joyful new year.
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Jack Royston / Newsweek:
Prince Harry Described Archie as ‘My Little African Child’—Tina Brown
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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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TMZ.com:
Nick Reiner Diagnosed With Schizophrenia, Meds Made Him ‘Dangerous’ — EXCLUSIVE — Nick Reiner was diagnosed with schizophrenia, and in the weeks leading up to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, the meds he was taking made him “erratic and dangerous” ... TMZ has learned.
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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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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
James Van Der Beek Says Cancer Is ‘The Best Thing to Ever Happen to Me’ in Emotional ‘Today’ Interview
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Jamie Roberts / Mirror:
David Walliams dropped by publisher over claims of inappropriate behaviour towards women — Comedian and author David Walliams has been dropped by his literary publisher Harper Collins and faces allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards women — David Walliams has been dropped by publisher Harper Collins.
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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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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Brooks Nader squirms as Andy Cohen puts her romance with Tom Brady on blast — Brooks Nader squirmed in her chair as host Andy Cohen put her romance with Tom Brady on blast. — “You two have a lot in common,” Cohen said to Nader and other guest Erika Jayne during “Watch What Happens Live” on Thursday.
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Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Brooks Nader Reveals Why She Slept With Ex Gleb Savchenko on ‘Day 1’ of Meeting Him
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‘NCIS’ TV Show ‘Tony & Ziva’ Canceled at Paramount+ After 1 Season, Stars Release Joint Statement — NCIS: Tony & Ziva is officially canceled after only 1 season on Paramount+. — The show starred franchise favorites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo reprising their roles as Tony DiNozzo and Ziva David.
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Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Taylor Swift's Backup Singer Jeslyn Gorman Details Breast Cancer Journey Amid Eras Tour — Taylor Swift's backup singer Jeslyn Gorman, who joined the team in 2018, shared her experience being diagnosed with breast cancer in the middle of the Eras Tour. — Taylor Swift's touring family is never on their own, kid.
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People:
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour's Absences Addressed at Stranger Things Event — Both Brown, 21, and Harbour, 50, were previously confirmed to attend the Paley Museum event in New York City on Dec. 18 before pulling out — Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour were both absent …
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All About Pete Davidson's Parents, Mom Amy and Late Dad Scott (Whom He Named His Daughter After) — Scott Davidson, a firefighter, died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks — Amy and Scott Davidson welcomed two children: Pete and Casey — Scott, a New York City firefighter, died on Sept. 11, 2001
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 …
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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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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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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