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Legendary British singer Chris Rea, known for Driving Home for Christmas, has passed away at 74. Despite health battles, he continued to create music until 2019. His final social media post showed a snowy motorway with a sign reading Driving Home for Christmas. Fans mourn his loss, celebrating his blues-inspired tunes and car passion.

Dancing With the Stars pros and celebrities spill the tea on the shows behind-the-scenes reality. Pros like Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd discuss paychecks, starting with no pay and earning up to $50,000 per show. Pros get a base salary with bonuses for reaching the finale, but no extra for winning. Pairings are a surprise, matched based on height, build, personality, and chemistry. Rehearsals are intense, with four hours daily, no days off, and pros picking most songs. Costumes are designed in a whirlwind process. The shows grind and strategy fuel its sparkle.

Rylan Clark, the TV presenter, celebrated his boyfriend Kennedy Bates birthday with a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. The couple, who went public in Italy, shared a sweet moment in a throwback photo. Rylan, who recently divorced, is embracing this new relationship, opening up about it on his podcast and radio show. The couple, who both want kids, is happily together, putting rumors to rest.

Veteran actress Helen Siff, known for her roles in films like The Karate Kid and Earth Girls Are Easy, and TV shows such as Will and Grace and Modern Family, has passed away at 88. Siff, a dedicated and kind professional, will be remembered for her meaningful contributions to various productions and her impact on audiences.

Georgina Castle, a Mean Girls actress, embarked on a unique honeymoon with her parents in the Maldives, while her husband Simon Lipkin stayed in London for his West End role. The family trip, filled with sunny beach photos and candlelit dinners, received warm comments from fans. Georginas close bond with her father, former tennis player Andrew Castle, was highlighted. The actress, known for her roles in Mamma Mia! and Nine to Five, had a successful year, with her father expressing pride in her career. The family adventure concludes a busy year for Georgina, leaving fans eager for a proper couples getaway.

James Ransone, known for his role in The Wire, passed away by suicide at 46. Tributes poured in from Hollywood friends, including Andy Muschietti, Madeleine McGraw, Sean Baker, Mya Taylor, and Spike Lee. Ransones widow shared a heartfelt post, and fans rally in support, remembering his passion and warmth.

CBS News faces controversy as Sharyn Alfonsi, a veteran correspondent, accuses the network of corporate censorship for pulling a sixty Minutes segment on Venezuelan deportees sent to El Salvadors maximum-security prison. Alfonsi argues that the decision gives the government control over tough reporting, turning sixty Minutes into a government stenographer. New editor-in-chief Bari Weiss defends the move, stating its routine to hold stories lacking context or key voices. The situation unfolds amid coverage of the Trump administrations mass deportations, with fifty percent of adults disapproving, leaving everyone watching how the story evolves.

Outer Banks fans are buzzing about Jonas Pates alleged outburst on set, with daughter Lilah defending him. Cast members, including Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, and Madison Bailey, have faced feud rumors. Despite the drama, the final season is in the works, promising more twists and turns.