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TMZ.com:
YouTuber ‘Adam the Woo’ Dead at 51  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 8.4K … YouTube star Adam the Woo has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  A spokeswoman for Osceola County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... deputies were first dispatched to Adam's home outside Orlando, FL around 12:24 PM Monday for a well being check.
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Madison E. Goldberg / People:
YouTuber Adam the Woo Dies at 51: ‘The World Has Lost a Giant’  —  Adam “the Woo” Williams was found dead in his Celebration, Fla., home on Monday, Dec. 22, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirms to PEOPLE  — The vlogger posted videos exploring theme parks, abandoned cities …
NBC Los Angeles:
Vince Zampella, video game developer behind ‘Call of Duty,’ killed in Ferrari crash … Video game developer Vince Zampella, whose studios have created several of the world's best-selling games, was killed Sunday afternoon in a Ferrari crash on Southern California's Angeles Crest Highway, NBC4 Investigates has learned.
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Embarrassed Taylor Swift ‘felt like a dumbass’ crying onstage during Toronto Eras Tour show  —  Taylor Swift felt like a “dumbass” for breaking down in tears during her second-to-last Eras Tour stop in Canada.  —  The fifth episode of the Disney+ docuseries, “The End of an Era,” …
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People:
Rob and Michele Reiner's Kids Speak Out, Say a Memorial Service Honoring Their Parents Will Be Held ‘at a Later Date’  —  Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's son Nick, 32, was charged with two counts of murder on Dec. 15  — Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner's son Jake and daughter Romy are speaking …
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Bradley Cooper asks for Gigi Hadid's hand in marriage!  Insiders reveal every romantic detail and their plans to say ‘I do’ in 2026  —  Bradley Cooper and Gigi Hadid are so serious about their future together that they have both taken major steps towards saying ‘I do’ in 2026, the Daily Mail has learned.
Discussion: Page Six and Cosmopolitan
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Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
Fresh blow to shamed Andrew as hunting-mad ex-prince is stripped of gun licence amid Epstein scandal  —  Cops are not believed to have seized firearms from his home but placed conditions on them  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
90 Day Fiancé Star Chantel Everett Gets Engaged to Girlfriend Ashley Bowen at Renaissance Castle (Exclusive)  —  “Our love feels like it was written in the stars.  So romantic, so authentic, so raw,” the couple exclusively tells PEOPLE … 90 Day Fiancé's Chantel Everett is engaged!
Discussion: TV Insider and Extra
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Attempts Group Photo With Kids, Doesn't Go as Planned  —  KIM KARDASHIAN STRUGGLES TO GET KIDS TO POSE FOR HOLIDAY PIC!!!  —  Kim Kardashian knows the holiday struggle all too well ... trying to corral the kids into a picture-perfect family photo.
Discussion: Page Six, People and InStyle
Just Jared:
‘SNL’ Writer Jimmy Fowlie's Sister Christina Is Missing, Asks for Help In Locating Her  —  Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie, who you may know for being one of the writers on the viral Domingo sketch, has issued a personal plea to help find his sister.
Discussion: The Wrap, The US Sun, TV Insider and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Kyle Chrisley Allegedly Punched Cops, Threatened to Kill Police  —  KYLE CHRISLEY ARREST COPS SAY HE PUNCHED OFFICERS, MADE DEATH THREATS … Kyle Chrisley, the son of “Chrisley Knows Best” stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, punched three cops and threatened to kill the officers …
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Zendaya Enjoys Game Night With Tom Holland and His Family at London's ‘Traitors’ Live Experience  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Are Zendaya and Tom Holland Traitors or are they Faithful?  —  The engaged couple enjoyed a family game night with Tom's parents and siblings on Sunday …
Discussion: Page Six, People, Elle and E! Online
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Kendall Jenner shares glimpse inside sprawling $23m Montecito estate that neighbors Oprah  —  Kendall Jenner quietly purchased her $23 million Montecito compound in February 2025, and she gave fans a look inside the stunning property on social media  —  Kendall Jenner is preparing to spend …
Discussion: Page Six
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Helen Siff, Modern Family and Married... with Children Character Actress, Dies at 88  —  Siff also had notable appearances in 'You Don't Mess with the Zohan' and ‘The Karate Kid’  — Helen Siff, a character actress who appeared in Modern Family, Will & Grace and Married... with Children, has died at 88
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FemaleFirst:
Billy Porter ‘on the road to a full recovery’ after sepsis hospitalisation  —  Billy Porter has assured his fans that he is getting better following some “very challenging” months after contracting sepsis in September.  —  Billy Porter has been through some “very challenging” months after being hospitalised with sepsis.
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
‘Big Brother’ contestant in ‘critical condition’ after cardiac arrests: ‘Long and challenging’ road ahead  —  “Big Brother” contestant Mickey Lee has been hospitalized in “critical condition” after going into “cardiac arrest.”  —  “Today, we're coming together with heavy hearts to ask for your support …
Just Jared:
‘Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live - One Night Only’ Special: Air Date, Time & Songs Revealed!  —  Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live — One Night Only is coming!  —  The music special from Lady Gaga will arrive on December 24 (Christmas Eve), premiering at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT on her YouTube channel.
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
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