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4:45 PM ET, November 30, 2023

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BBC:
Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65  —  The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has died aged 65, following a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis.  —  The singer-songwriter, whose hits include 1987's Fairytale of New York and A Pair of Brown Eyes, had been unwell for some time.
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Associated Press:
Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at age 65
Glamour:
Meg Ryan on Aging, Dating, and Rom-Coms  —  In a candid interview, the 62-year-old talks directing during the pandemic, her worst date ever, the joy of parenting, the “moonshot” trifecta of her three highest-grossing rom-coms, and more.  And yes, there are some really great sweaters.
TMZ.com:
Kelly Clarkson's Ex-Husband Overcharged Her as Manager, Ordered to Return Millions  —  Kelly Clarkson continues her winning streak in her divorce from Brandon Blackstock ... this round a labor commissioner ruled Brandon had overcharged her by millions when he represented Kelly as her manager.
Véronique Hyland / Elle:
Jennifer Lopez Is Standing in Her Power  —  The icon is aiming to do everything the men do.  —  BY VÉRONIQUE HYLAND AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY SØLVE SUNDSBØ.  STYLED BY GEORGE CORTINA.  PUBLISHED: NOV 30, 2023 8:00 AM EST  —  Dress, Ralph Lauren Collection, $5,990.
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Elle:
Meet ELLE's 2023 Women in Hollywood
Discussion: Daily Mail
People:
Jessica Simpson Says Her Husband and Kids ‘Miss’ Her as She Splits Time Between L.A. and Nashville (Exclusive)  —  “I'm back and forth a lot,” the singer and actress tells PEOPLE at the 37th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards in New York City, Wednesday
Discussion: Daily Mail
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People:
RHOSLC's Heather Gay Says She's ‘on the Ozempic Train’ but 'I Haven't Had Massive Results' (Exclusive)  —  “I've been on it for a long time, but hadn't really seen much results,” Gay told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview Wednesday  —  Heather Gay has confessed that she's “on the Ozempic train.”
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Sebastian Stan Plays Donald Trump, Jeremy Strong Is Roy Cohn and Maria Bakalova Is Ivana Trump in ‘The Student’ Film  —  Sebastian Stan is playing young Donald Trump in a movie titled “The Student” from Iranian filmmaker Ali Abbasi ("Holy Spider"), Variety can confirm.
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘The Apprentice’: Jeremy Strong And Maria Bakalova Join Sebastian Stan In Donald Trump Pic
People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Ignore Reporters' Questions on Royal Book Scandal on Red Carpet  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out at the Royal Variety Performance after an ‘error’ named the royals behind the comment about Archie's skin color comment in a new book
TMZ.com:
Arrest Warrant Issued For NFL Star Von Miller For Assaulting Pregnant Woman  —  TMZ Sports has learned an arrest warrant has been issued for NFL superstar Von Miller ... after he allegedly assaulted a pregnant woman.  —  According to a spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department …
Sara Austin / Elle:
Jodie Foster Has Nothing Left to Prove  —  The newly laid-back legend cares about the work and not the trappings.  —  BY SARA AUSTIN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY ZOEY GROSSMAN.  STYLED BY ALEX WHITE.  PUBLISHED: NOV 30, 2023 8:00 AM EST  —  Shirt, $1,800, skirt, Valentino.  Tie, Valentino Garavani, $490.
Angela Andaloro / People:
Uzo Aduba Welcomes First Baby, Daughter Adaiba: 'I've Joined the Club'  —  The actress revealed she was pregnant and expecting a baby with husband Robert Sweeting while appearing at the 2023 Tony Awards  —  Uzo Aduba is a mom!  —  The Orange Is the New Black alum, 42 …
Discussion: Just Jared
Perez Hilton:
Fans Call Out Denise Richards For Acting Like A ‘Hot F**king Mess’ During RHOBH Return!  Watch!  —  Denise Richards has come back to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills!  —  Fans have been awaiting her return ever since Kyle Richards posted a video teasing the unexpected comeback earlier this year.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Us Weekly
Anita Gates / New York Times:
Frances Sternhagen, Actress Who Thrived in Mature Roles, Dies at 93  —  Her Tony-winning Broadway career included “Driving Miss Daisy,” “On Golden Pond” and “The Heiress.”  On TV she had maternal roles in “Cheers” and “Sex and the City.”  —  Frances Sternhagen, the Tony Award-winning actress …
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Frances Sternhagen Dies: Tony-Winning Broadway Actress, Cliff's Mom On ‘Cheers’ Was 93
Angel Saunders / People:
Insecure Actress Accuses Brother of Keke Palmer's Ex of ‘Mental and Physical Abuse’ in Child Custody Dispute  —  DomiNque Perry made the allegations against Sarunas J. Jackson days after Palmer was granted a TRO order against his brother  —  Insecure actress DomiNque Perry is accusing …
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Jets Off to Beyoncé's London Film Premiere to Show Her Thanks  —  Taylor Swift said her goodbyes to boyfriend Travis Kelce in Kansas City Wednesday and flew over to London for the premiere of Beyoncé's new concert flick.  —  TS boarded a private jet at Kansas City Airport …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Griselda official trailer: Sofia Vergara is nearly UNRECOGNIZABLE as Colombian drug cartel leader Griselda Blanco in Netflix limited series  —  Sofia Vergara was nearly unrecognizable in the first official trailer for Netflix's upcoming limited series, Griselda.
Discussion: Just Jared, The US Sun and Egotastic
Angela Andaloro / People:
Penelope Disick Fed Up by Mom Kourtney Kardashian Constantly Showing Off Her Baby Bump: ‘So Braggy’  —  The tween wasn't thrilled with her mom's belly-baring maternity looks  —  Kourtney Kardashian Barker's daughter found herself a little irked by her mom's pregnant belly being on display.
TMZ.com:
Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía Enjoy Smoke Break Amid Dating Rumors  —  JEREMY ALLEN WHITE SMOKE BREAK W/ ROSALÍA IN L.A. ...  Still Going Strong, Eh??? … Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía aren't putting dating rumors to rest — in fact, they're adding fuel to the fire …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared, UPROXX and The Blast
Jenna Wang / People:
Patti LuPone Says 'I Don't Think I'll Ever Go Back to Broadway' Because It Has Become a ‘Circus’  —  “My heart will continue to be broken,” the Broadway legend said in conversation with Hillary Clinton during a live podcast taping of “You and Me Both”  —  Patti LuPone might be done with Broadway for good.
Discussion: Lainey Gossip
TMZ.com:
Kanye West and Bianca Censori Attend Dubai Event with Large Stuffed Animal  —  KANYE WEST & BIANCA CENSORI SHOW UP AT DUBAI FASHION PARTY ... Check Out Our Stuffed Animal  —  POP-UP PARTY  —  Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, showed up at a recent event in Dubai …
 
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People:
Carrie Ann Inaba on Being DWTS' Sole Female Judge: ‘I Have to Fight Harder for My Opinion to Be Honored’
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Nick Cannon defends Beyoncé's controversial premiere look: Kim Kardashian ‘wishes she looked like that’
Discussion: TMZ.com and Hollywood Life
Spotify:
Kelsea Ballerini: Love Yourself Enough to Start Over [VIDEO]
Hannah Hargrave / HELLO!:
Jessica Simpson highlights her tiny waistline and washboard abs in jaw-dropping outfit as fans weigh in
Discussion: The Blast, Page Six and Daily Mail
Janine Henni / People:
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands Wows in Unexpected Gown with a Style Tie to Beyoncé
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Sources: Patrick Soon-Shiong told LA Times opinion leaders not to publish an editorial critical of Trump's cabinet picks without publishing an opposing view

Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
The WGA demands studios take “immediate legal action” against companies that used writers' work to train AI, in a letter to CEOs of Disney, Netflix, and others

Liam Scott / Voice of America:
RSF says 23 journalists were jailed in Syria and 10 others were missing as of December 9; press freedom groups call for accountability for Assad's government

 
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