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9:45 AM ET, December 19, 2025

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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.
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
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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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 …
Discussion: People, TODAY.com and New York Post
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 …
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 …
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.
Discussion: Daily Disney News and Just Jared
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 …
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun and Metro.co.uk
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's mom, Andrea, encouraged her 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.
Discussion: InStyle, Just Jared and Cosmopolitan
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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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
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 …
Discussion: Page Six and StyleCaster
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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 …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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 …
Discussion: HELLO!
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 …
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:
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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TMZ.com:
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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!’
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
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King Charles and Queen Camilla Make First Joint Appearance Since His Major Cancer Update
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
Internal memo: TikTok has signed a deal to sell its US unit; Oracle, Silver Lake, MGX will collectively own 45% of the US entity, and ByteDance will retain ~20%

Ryan Glasspiegel / Front Office Sports:
Sources: Netflix will pay Barstool a yearly fee “in the eight figures” for its video podcasts; Fanatics has pitched WWE podcasts to Netflix which airs WWE Raw

Natalie Korach / @nataliekorach:
Sources: VF's article by Chris Whipple featuring quotes from White House chief of staff Susie Wiles led to VF's biggest subscription signup day since 2016

 
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