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• American Architect Frank Gehry Dies at 96: Report
  
  Frank Gehry, whose daring and whimsical creations of leaning towers and sweeping sheets of curved metal such as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, made him a superstar in the world of architecture, died on Friday at the age of 96.
• Chart Dip Begs Questions About Rap Music's Clout
  
  Before rapper Megan Thee Stallion ended rap's brief two-week absence from the top 40 of Billboard's Hot 100, speculation was mounting about the genre's current place in popular music.
• Halle Berry Bashes Gov. Newsom: 'Should Not Be Our Next President'
  
  Halle Berry slammed California Gov. Gavin Newsom, accusing him of dismissing women's health needs after twice rejecting proposed legislation on menopause care. Speaking at the DealBook Summit in New York Wednesday...
• Doctor Who Sold Ketamine to Matthew Perry Gets 2 1/2 Years
  
  A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the "Friends" star's overdose death was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday.
• Miley Cyrus, Maxx Morando Engaged After 4 Years of Dating
  
  Miley Cyrus is engaged to musician Maxx Morando, according to multiple reports that emerged after the singer appeared at a film premiere wearing a diamond ring on her left hand.
• WH Responds After Sabrina Carpenter Slams ICE Video Using Her Song
  
  The White House delivered a sharp response after singer Sabrina Carpenter spoke out against the use of her music in a federal social media video showing Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
• Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner's Wife Files for Divorce After Attempted Murder Arrest
  
  Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife, Jillian, has filed for divorce eight months after she was arrested in connection with a shooting involving Los Angeles police officers.
• Netflix Hits Back at Diddy's Criticism of Documentary
  
  Netflix dismissed accusations from Sean "Diddy" Combs that its new documentary series about him uses unlawfully obtained footage or was created in retaliation.
• Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to Resume After a Decade
  
  Malaysia will restart the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 at the end of December, more than 10 years after the aircraft disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, the country's transport ministry announced on Wednesday.
• Doctor to Be Sentenced for Supplying Matthew Perry With Ketamine
  
  A doctor who supplied "Friends" star Matthew Perry with ketamine in the months before he fatally overdosed, is to be sentenced in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
• Kiss Icon Simmons to Press Senate on Radio Royalties
  
  Kiss bassist Gene Simmons is set to testify before a Senate committee next week, giving star power to a renewed push for legislation that would change how radio stations pay recording artists.
• Scarlett Johansson: 'Hard to Know' If Supporting Woody Allen Affected Career
  
  Scarlett Johansson said she is unsure whether her long-running support for filmmaker Woody Allen has influenced her career or personal relationships, as questions about their professional history continue to surface.
• Sabrina Carpenter Slams White House for Using Her Music
  
  U.S. pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Tuesday demanded that the White House stop using her music after the Trump administration featured one of her songs on a social media video showing ICE agents apprehending people.
• 'Full House' Star Dave Coulier Battling Second Cancer Diagnosis
  
  "Full House" star Dave Coulier revealed he has been diagnosed with tongue cancer.
• Sean 'Diddy' Combs Moves to Block Netflix Doc
  
  Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers have sent Netflix a cease-and-desist letter, arguing that a new 50 Cent-produced docuseries includes "stolen" footage used without authorization. The move came just hours before Netflix was set to release "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
• Clooney Bothered for Years After Pitt Beat Him for 'Thelma & Louise' Role
  
  George Clooney said he spent years "annoyed" over losing a career-shaping role to Brad Pitt in the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise."
• 'Home Improvement' Star Zachery Ty Bryan, Fiancée Arrested
  
  "Home Improvement" alum Zachery Ty Bryan was taken into custody in Eugene, Oregon, on Nov. 29 after authorities alleged he violated terms of his probation stemming from an earlier domestic violence conviction, according to local jail records.
• Josh Brolin Reflects on Former Friendship With Donald Trump: No Greater Genius
  
  Josh Brolin reflected on his former friendship with Donald Trump, saying that it helps him understand how the president presents himself today. In a new interview with The Independent, Brolin described the Trump he knew years ago...
• Judi Dench Reveals She Can't Recognize People Due to Eye Condition
  
  Judi Dench said her eyesight has declined to the point that she can no longer recognize people or read. The 89-year-old discussed the effects of advanced macular degeneration during a recent ITV interview alongside fellow actor Ian McKellen.
• Report: Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi Set to Return to US
  
  Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are planning to head back to the U.S. after a year in Britain, sources say, marking a shift from their earlier decision to leave the country following President Donald Trump's election.
• Supreme Court to Hear Copyright Dispute Between Cox, Record Labels
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Monday in a bid by Cox Communications to avoid financial liability in a major music copyright lawsuit by record labels that accused the internet service provider of enabling its customers to pirate thousands of songs.
• 'Zootopia 2' Roars to Record-Setting Global Box Office With $556M Opening
  
  "Zootopia 2" had a roaring and record-setting opening at the box office. The animated animal city sequel from the Walt Disney Company brought in $96 million in North America over the weekend, earned $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame...
• 'Shakespeare in Love' Playwright Stoppard Dead at 88
  
  British playwright Tom Stoppard, a playful, probing dramatist who won an Academy Award for the screenplay for 1998's "Shakespeare in Love," has died. He was 88.
• Melania Trump Teases 'Melania' Film, New Production Company
  
  First Lady Melania Trump revealed Friday on X that she has launched a new production company named Muse Films – and that her upcoming feature film, titled "Melania," is slated for worldwide theatrical release on Jan. 30, 2026.
• 2-Time Major Champion Golfer Fuzzy Zoeller Dies at 74
  
  Fuzzy Zoeller, a two-time major champion and one of golf's most gregarious characters has died, according to a longtime colleague. He was 74.

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