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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.
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.
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.
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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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Ed Sheeran Details How Becoming a Dad Inspired His 30-Pound Weight Loss Transformation
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Billboard
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.
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
TMZ.com:
Steven Tyler and Aimee Preston Split, Sources Deny Rumor  —  STEVEN TYLER SPLITTSVILLE WITH AIMEE PRESTON ... Sources Deny Rumor … 1:05 PM PT — Sources close to the couple tell TMZ they have NOT broken up and are just fine.  —  It's over between Steven Tyler and his longtime girlfriend …
People:
Rob and Michele Reiner's Bodies Are Returned to Their Family by Medical Examiner Following Autopsy (Exclusive)  —  The Hollywood director and his wife were killed in their home this week; their son Nick has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
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 …
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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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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Associated Press:
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and family among 7 killed in North Carolina plane crash
TMZ.com:
Nick Reiner ‘Calm But In a Fog’ Days After Rob and Michele Reiner Murders  —  Nick Reiner is spending his days in an L.A. jail, dealing with the aftermath of the violent murders of his parents, and he's not been able to fully process it ... TMZ has learned.  —  A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... Nick is not reeling in grief.
Discussion: Mirror and Reality Tea
 
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Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Disney is planning to eliminate as many as 1,000 positions in the coming weeks, many from the company's recently consolidated marketing department

Laura Hazard Owen / Nieman Lab:
An analysis of the 200 most-recent tweets on X by 18 big publishers indicates links seem to hurt engagement, after debate arose over X's value for sharing news

Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Jeff Shell steps down as Paramount president and board member; a law firm report appears to clear him of claims that he shared confidential information

 
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