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TMZ.com:
‘The Middle’ Actor Pat Finn Dead at 60 After Cancer Battle  —  PAT FINN ‘THE MIDDLE’ ACTOR DEAD AT 60 … Veteran comedic actor Pat Finn — who starred in sitcoms like “The Middle” and “The George Wendt Show” — is dead from a cancer battle ... TMZ has confirmed.
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Eric Todisco / New York Post:
Pat Finn, ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’ actor, dead at 60 after cancer battle  —  Pat Finn, who starred in “The Middle,” “Friends,” “Seinfeld” and more hit TV programs, has died after a cancer battle.  He was 60.  —  Finn passed away Monday at 10:30 p.m., a rep for the star confirmed to The Post.
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs demands release from prison in new appeal  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs is trying to get out of prison before the new year.  —  The disgraced rapper filed a new appeal on Tuesday, demanding his conviction be overturned and that he be released from prison, according to docs obtained by Page Six.
TMZ.com:
EX-PORNSTAR JENNA HAZE HOSPITALIZED AFTER POSTING BLOODY PICS ... Distraught Over Break-Up  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  CAUSE FOR CONCERN  —  Jenna Haze is getting emergency medical care after posting alarming and bloody images of herself, which prompted an early morning visit from cops ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Daily News
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
The Princess of Wales hints at another piano performance - but she's not on her own  —  Royal Carols: Together at Christmas will see Princess Kate and other members of the royal family come together - with the service airing on ITV at 7.25pm  —  With the countdown to Christmas Eve officially on …
Meredith Kile / People:
Meghan Markle Reacts When Prince Harry Says Her Christmas Eve Meal Isn't as Good as Her Mom Doria's  —  Harry's candid reaction to Meghan's gumbo — and his praise for his mother-in-law — offers a rare glimpse into their family dynamic  — Prince Harry opens up in Meghan Markle's Netflix special, revealing a Christmas Eve tradition
Discussion: InStyle
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Jinger Duggar Explains Why Hasn't Spent Christmas With Her Family in 9 Years: ‘I Miss It’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Jinger Duggar will be celebrating Christmas with her family for the first time in nearly a decade.  —  “We have not been back to the Duggar house since we've …
Discussion: E! Online, People and Just Jared
People:
Zooey Deschanel Reveals Whether She'll Watch Elf with Her 2 Kids This Holiday Season (Exclusive)  —  The ‘New Girl’ actress is a mother to daughter Elsie and son Charlie  — Zooey Deschanel has no interest in watching Elf  — The New Girl actress, who starred alongside Will Ferrell …
Virginia Chamlee / People:
Kate Hudson Reveals the Role She Turned Down That 'Doesn't Feel Good to Talk About'  —  Hudson walked away from the chance to star in a major blockbuster film  — Kate Hudson is confirming speculation about one role she turned down, years ago  — Hudson said she turned down the part …
Discussion: InStyle, New York Post and Us Weekly
People:
Ali Larter Shares the Secret to Her 16-Year Marriage to Husband Hayes MacArthur (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Landman’ star tied the knot with ‘The Runarounds’ actor in August 2009, and they have since welcomed two children  — During an interview with PEOPLE at the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix …
Discussion: HELLO!
Kayla Grant / People:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Reunite at L.A. Mall with His Son Sam to Shop for Holiday Gifts for His Kids (Exclusive Source)  —  The former couple was photographed together at the Farmshop in California  — Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited for some holiday shopping
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Ben Affleck reunites with ex Jennifer Garner for theater outing on same day as Jennifer Lopez shopping trip
Discussion: Us Weekly and InStyle
Escher Walcott / People:
Travis Kelce Says ‘I Love You, Tay’ as He Reveals the Best Gift He's Ever Bought Taylor Swift  —  Kelce discussed his best gift for Swift on the Christmas Eve episode of his New Heights podcast  — “I will say one of Tay's favorite gifts that I got her was the bread slicer,” …
Angela Andaloro / People:
Demi Engemann Reveals How Husband and Kids Reacted to Fruity Pebbles Drama Going Public (Exclusive)  —  Demi tells PEOPLE about retreating to her inner circle amid her public “villain” era  — Demi Engemann is opening up about weathering a difficult period after season 3 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Discussion: Page Six
Kelly Allen / The Sun:
Inside The Osbournes' heartbreaking first Christmas without Ozzy - and the special present Kelly is getting for Sharon  —  Scroll down to find out how I'm A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here! star Jack will be marking the festive season  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
Discussion: Page Six and HELLO!
 
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TMZ.com:
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Trump says Stephen Colbert is a “pathetic trainwreck” and “CBS should, ‘put him to sleep,’ NOW”, after CBS aired a Late Show rerun in which Colbert mocked Trump

Zachary Leeman / Mediaite:
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller calls for CBS staff who “revolted” over Bari Weiss' decision to postpone 60 Minutes' CECOT segment to be fired

Fatima Hussein / Associated Press:
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