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TMZ.com:
Kyle Chrisley Arrested in Tennessee on Assault Charges  —  KYLE CHRISLEY ARRESTED ON ASSAULT, PUBLIC INTOXICATION CHARGES … Kyle Chrisley, the son of “Chrisley Knows Best” stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, has been arrested in Tennessee on an array of charges — including assault.
TMZ.com:
‘The Wire’ Star James Ransone Dead at 46 After Apparent Suicide  —  ACTOR JAMES RANSONE DEAD AT 46 ... ‘The Wire,’ ‘It: Chapter Two’ Star … James Ransone — an actor best known for his role in the hit show “The Wire” — has died ... and the medical examiner is pointing to suicide as the cause.
People:
George Clooney's Sister, Adelia ‘Ada’ Zeidler, Dies at 65: 'I've Never Met Anyone So Brave' (Exclusive)  —  “She faced down cancer with courage and humor,” George told PEOPLE of his older sister  — George Clooney's older sister, Adelia “Ada” Zeidler, died at the age of 65 from cancer on Friday, Dec. 19, PEOPLE can confirm
The Observer:
Lily Allen: aftermath of an album  —  The singer's fifth album, West End Girl, about the implosion of her marriage, has set her free to enjoy life, and her own rediscovered fame  —  The Observer's 30 most stylish people of the year  —  The style index: sparkle for party season
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People:
Why Gisele Bündchen Opted to Keep Her Recent Wedding So Private, According to Inside Sources (Exclusive)  —  The model married Joaquim Valente in Surfside, Fla., on Dec. 3  — Gisele Bündchen opted to keep her recent nuptials with Joaquim Valente private because she is “tired of all the attention,” a source tells PEOPLE
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Brooklyn Beckham blocks parents Victoria and David, brother Cruz on Instagram in major escalation of family feud  —  Brooklyn Beckham may be leaving his family in 2025.  —  The eldest child of Victoria and David Beckham “blocked” his parents and his youngest brother, Cruz Beckham, on Instagram.
Barbara Davies / Daily Mail:
Inside former Prince Andrew's humiliating last Royal Lodge Christmas: Fergie's desperate cards to royals.  Andrew's fury at anyone who doesn't bow and scrape.  The expletive-ridden bust-up... and final ignominy revealed  —  Lashed by the rain, not to mention the icy winds of fate …
Discussion: The Sun, Marie Claire and InStyle
People:
Dwayne Johnson Reveals How the Touching Tribute to the Late Robin Williams Came to Be in the New Jumanji Film (Exclusive)  —  The final ‘Jumanji’ movie is scheduled to hit theaters on Dec. 11, 2026  — Dwayne Johnson shared some behind-the-scenes details about the Robin Williams tribute in the upcoming Jumanji movie
Discussion: Just Jared
Colleen Kratofil / People:
Emily in Paris: Lily Collins Reveals How She Really Feels About Season 5's Cliffhanger Ending (Exclusive)  —  Collins' has a lot to say about her character's big decision at the end of the new season  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers for Emily in Paris season 5
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and The Wrap
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
Hilary Duff Reacts After Husband Matthew Koma Compares Their Marriage to Taco Bell: ‘So Hot’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Matthew Koma knows how to pay wife Hilary Duff a compliment.  —  “6 years my wifey.  And they said we wouldn't make it.
Discussion: People and SheKnows
Sasha Wayman / E! Online:
Inside Patrick Mahomes' Luxe Christmas Gifts to His Kansas City Chiefs Teammates  —  Patrick Mahomes gifted the Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen a series of luxury gifts ahead of the holiday season.  —  Patrick Mahomes never fumbles, especially when it comes to his holiday shopping.
Sasha Wayman / E! Online:
Colin Jost Delivers Wildest Scarlett Johansson Punchline Yet in Annual SNL Christmas Joke Swap  —  Colin Jost delivered yet another head-turning wisecrack about wife Scarlett Johansson during this year's annual Weekend Update joke swap in the Dec. 20 episode of SNL.
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Olivia Rodrigo and boyfriend Louis Partridge split after two years of dating: report  —  Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge have reportedly broken up after two years of dating.  —  The “Drivers License” singer and the British actor, both 22, split a few weeks ago, according to the Sun.
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Kelly Osbourne Hangs with Rarely Seen Brother Louis and Son Sidney to Cheer on Late Dad Ozzy's Favorite Soccer Team  —  The siblings made an appearance in Birmingham, England, to watch their father's hometown team, Aston Villa, triumph over Manchester United
Discussion: HELLO! and E! Online
 
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Julia Ornedo / The Daily Beast:
CBS postpones a 60 Minutes segment on El Salvador's CECOT prison, which houses people deported by the Trump administration, just hours before it was set to air

Karl Bode / Techdirt:
The TikTok deal is the worst of all possible outcomes, shifting ownership of TikTok to Trump's allies, while maintaining the supposed problematic links to China

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