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6:50 PM ET, December 5, 2018

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Natalie Weiner / Billboard:
Billboard Woman of the Year Ariana Grande: 'There's Not Much I'm Afraid of Anymore'  —  “Woo!  It's like, 'I told y'all!'”  —  Ariana Grande is milly rocking in her seat behind the massive mixing console at Los Angeles' Record Plant studio, a wide grin revealing the single dimple in her left cheek.
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Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Pete Davidson Blocked Ariana Grande After Their Split: He's ‘Trying to Distance Himself’
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Mariah Smith / The Cut:
Editor's Note: Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas  —  Upon further editorial review, we found this story did not meet our standards.  We've removed it and apologize.  —  THE LATEST  —  This Skin-Care Ingredient Is a Secret Fountain of Youth Babies have it naturally, but the rest of us have to buy it.
Lena Dunham / Hollywood Reporter:
My Apology to Aurora  —  “I did something inexcusable,” Dunham writes in her guest editor letter for The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment issue of defending ‘Girls’ writer Murray Miller after he'd been accused of sexually assaulting an actress.  —  This year has been incredible for women in Hollywood.
People.com:
Cardi B Says She and Husband Offset Are Not Together Anymore: ‘I Guess We Fell Out of Love’  —  Cardi B says she and her husband Offset are calling it quits after just a year of marriage.  —  The Bodak Yellow rapper, 26, revealed the news through a video on Instagram, in which she says they “grew out of love.”
Discussion: Complex and POPSUGAR
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Cardi B And Offset Are Over  —  In news that nobody …
Discussion: Bossip
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Reveals the “Dramatic” Reason Their Family Christmas Card Tradition Is Over  —  Kim Kardashian is speaking out about the controversial demise of the Kardashian family Christmas card.  —  E! News caught up with the makeup guru at the KKW Beauty pop-up shop in the South Coast Plaza mall …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Perez Hilton
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt ‘Got What He Wanted’ in Custody Battle With Angelina Jolie  —  Ready to move on.  Following more than two years of fighting, Brad Pitt “got what he wanted” in his custody battle with Angelina Jolie, a source reveals exclusively in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: The Way They Were
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Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Custody Agreement Officially Filed, Brad Will Get Increasing Custody
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Kirsten Birmingham / Us Weekly:
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Are ‘Actively Trying’ for Baby No. 2  —  What cheating scandal?!  Eight months after Khloé Kardashian welcomed daughter True with Tristan Thompson, she and the 27-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers forward “are trying for another baby,” a source reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.
Discussion: Star and Perez Hilton
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Academy President John Bailey: Why Kevin Hart Is the Right Choice to Host the Oscars  —  Kevin Hart is ready for his Oscar close-up.  —  And now the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president John Bailey tells Variety that he's “very excited” to see what the funny man will do when he makes his hosting debut next year.
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TMZ.com:
Former MTV Host Matt Pinfield Lucky to be Alive After Getting Hit by Car  —  1:59 PM PT — Matt's gonna be okay!!  His friend just posted this and you can see the severity of his head and leg injuries.  But, he's eating and smiling.  Get well soon!!
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘ANTM’ Alum Jael Strauss Lived Like a Saint in Recovery Efforts Before Cancer  —  ‘ANTM’ Alum Jael Strauss — Lived Like a Saint in Recovery Efforts ... Before Stage 4 Cancer  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Former “America's Next Top Model” contestant Jael Strauss dedicated her life to helping people struggling …
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
'America's Next Top Model' Alum Jael Strauss Dead at 34 From Breast Cancer
New York Times:
Les Moonves Obstructed Investigation Into Misconduct Claims, Report Says  —  Facing multiple sexual misconduct allegations and fearing his career as an entertainment titan was over, Leslie Moonves, the chief executive of CBS, destroyed evidence and misled investigators in an attempt to preserve …
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Armie Hammer and Dakota Johnson on Sex at the Movies  —  Armie Hammer and Dakota Johnson sat down for a chat for Variety's Actors on Actors.  For more, click here.  —  Dakota Johnson has become the muse for Italian auteur Luca Guadagnino.  In this year's remake of the horror thriller …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Page Six
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
RACE IS ON TO RU BRITAIN RuPaul's Drag Race is coming to BBC3 and bosses want homegrown drag queens to star in the eight-part series  —  In America, RuPaul's Drag Race has seen a stellar line-up of stars appear as guests on the show, including Lady Gaga and Khloe Kardashian
Discussion: Dlisted, Queerty and The WOW Report
 
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Celebrity Deathmatch’ Reboot in the Works Via MTV Studios
Discussion: TV Tattle
Abby O'Neill / NPR:
Wu-Tang Clan  —  The Wu-Tang Clan gathered at the Tiny Desk …
Discussion: Bossip
Sierra Marquina / Ryan Seacrest:
Miley Cyrus Gets Candid About Devastating House Fire, New Track #NBLAH
TMZ.com:
Laila Ali Hits Pedestrian in Calabasas Parking Lot, Victim Hospitalized
Discussion: Us Weekly, Bossip and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Princess Love & Ray J Ready for Baby #2, As Long As The Equipment Works
Discussion: Bossip
 Earlier Picks: 
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘I, Tonya’ Director in Early Talks to Tackle Cruella de Vil Movie for Disney
Discussion: Dlisted and POPSUGAR
Tim Baysinger / The Wrap:
Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard ‘Star Trek’ Series Will Debut at End of 2019, David Nevins Says
Discussion: TV Tattle
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Ashley Graham Shades Victoria's Secret for Lack of Inclusivity on Fashion Show Runway
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis’ Movie in the Works at Netflix (Exclusive)
Discussion: TV Tattle
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

 
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