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5:25 AM ET, December 4, 2018

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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
‘Shang-Chi’ Marvel's First Asian Film Superhero Franchise; Dave Callaham Scripting, Search On For Director Of Asian Descent  —  EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios is fast-tracking Shang-Chi to be its first superhero movie tentpole franchise with an Asian protagonist.
Discussion: The Blemish and Oh No They Didn't!
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Edge of Seventeen’ YouTube Spinoff Casts Its Lead (Exclusive)  —  Isabelle Fuhrman will take on a version of the role played by Hailee Steinfeld in the feature film, while Liana Liberato will co-star.  —  YouTube may be pulling back on plans for scripted originals, but it is full-steam ahead on its Edge of Seventeen pilot.
Discussion: The Wrap
Lynn Hirschberg / W Magazine:
Gigi Hadid Is a Master Chef in the Family Kitchen and at Home With Zayn  —  Gigi Hadid is the all-American girl: polite, energetic, beautiful, and the daughter of two immigrants—a Scandinavian mother and a Middle Eastern father.  She grew up in Malibu, a leggy blonde who played volleyball and rode horses.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and POPSUGAR
Niela Orr / Harper's BAZAAR:
The New American Dynasty  —  A matchless media pedigree and surprising commitment to vulnerability have made Jada Pinkett-Smith, Willow Smith, and Adrienne Banfield-Norris a veritable viral phenomenon with their mega-hit, Red Table Talk.  Here, mother, daughter, and “Gam” open up about the power of intergenerational conversation.
Discussion: Bossip
Hollywood Reporter:
‘Friends’ Won't Leave Netflix Until 2020  —  Updated: Netflix and producers Warner Bros. TV have extended the streaming deal for the mega-hit through 2019.  —  Updated: Netflix has confirmed that Friends will remain on Netflix throughout 2019, putting an end to fears the hit comedy …
Claire Valentine / PAPER:
Princess Charming: Inside Lindsay Lohan's Enduring Cult of Celebrity  —  Lindsay Lohan is nervous.  —  Six months after canceling a shoot in Greece for The New York Times on the same day it was supposed to take place, Lohan has agreed to participate in a full shoot and profile for us.
Discussion: Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Jane the Virgin’ Spinoff in Development at CW  —  “Jane the Virgin” could be sticking around the CW — sort of.  —  Variety has learned that the network is developing a spinoff of the critically acclaimed series with original series writer and consulting producer Valentina Garza onboard to write and executive produce the new project.
Chris Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Working Girl’ Turns 30: On-Set Romances and Secrets of the Staten Island Ferry Revealed in Juicy Oral History  —  Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver and more insiders tell the never-told tales behind an era-defining hit: who was almost cast, a creepy Kevin Spacey cameo and the talent of the …
Discussion: Page Six
Jim Vejvoda / IGN:
Exclusive: Bumblebee Voice Actor Revealed  —  The producer explains why it was necessary to finally give the Transformer his own voice.  —  After years of being unable to talk, Bumblebee will finally speak in his upcoming spinoff — and IGN can exclusively reveal that Dylan O'Brien …
Tessa Canaday / gofundme.com:
Trevor funeral & medical expenses  —  $28,331 of $25,000 goal Raised by 595 people in 1 day  —  Hey guys, it's me Tessa with Zoee and Mom (Becky) from Omaha, NE and we are the sisters and Mom of Trevor and daughters and wife of Bryan:  —  On Saturday 12/1 Trevor and his dad were driving …
Page Six:
Chris Noth slams claims that Mr. Big would die in ‘Sex and the City 3’  —  Chris Noth seems pretty happy to confirm that “Sex and the City” is a dead franchise - but is outraged by rumors his character would be killed off in a threequel movie.  —  The 64-year-old American actor famously played John James …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Jason Wilson / The Guardian:
Milo Yiannopoulos ‘more than $2m in debt’, Australian promoters' documents show  —  Cache details deterioration in relationship between far right activist and his former Gold Coast-based promoters  —  The far right activist Milo Yiannopoulos was more than $2m in debt during 2018 …
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Slut Of The Day!  —  The Pound Store Prince Hot Ginge Lolly …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Movie Inspired by Prince's Music in the Works at Universal (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap
People.com:
Beverley Mitchell Says Jessica Biel Was ‘One of the First People I Called’ After Miscarriage
Discussion: Page Six
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Justin Bobby Brescia Says ‘a Pregnancy Might Be Coming’ on ‘The Hills’ Revival
Discussion: Perez Hilton
X17 Online:
Justin Bieber Drops By The Studio And The Spa Before Hitting A Juice Bar
Discussion: Page Six
Deadline:
‘Black Lightning’ EP Salim Akil Says Abuse Claims “Totally Untrue”
Discussion: Bossip
 Earlier Picks: 
Priscilla DeGregory / Page Six:
Cardi B's lawyer says she's too famous to appear in court
Discussion: Variety and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Can't Stop Smiling After Tying the Knot
Discussion: X17 Online
Emily Zauzmer / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Says She ‘Did Not Come Out the Model Child’ Her Late Mother Nancy Dow Wanted
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
Megan Sutton / Good Housekeeping:
Michelle Obama reveals the advice she'd give to the Duchess of Sussex
Discussion: Us Weekly and Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Eli Stokols / Politico:
Interviews with 24 people reveal the tense relationship between President Biden and the New York Times, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, and a lack of trust

Ashley Capoot / CNBC:
Snap reports Q1 revenue up 21% YoY to $1.19B, vs. $1.12B est., DAUs up 10% YoY to 422M, a net loss of $305M, compared to $329M YoY; SNAP is up 20%+ after hours

Katie Robertson / @katie_robertson:
Internal memo: G/O Media sells The Onion to a new Chicago-based firm, Global Tetrahedron, which promises to keep The Onion's staff intact and in Chicago

 
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