Top News:
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
NBC Scraps Bill Cosby Comedy in Wake of Rape Allegations — After decades-old rape allegations resurfaced — Bill Cosby will not be making his triumphant return to NBC after all. — NBC has decided to not move forward with its planned family comedy starring the former Cosby Show star, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Discussion:
Associated Press, BuzzFeed, EW.com, VH1 Celebrity Gossip …, The Moviefone Blog, TIME, Inside TV, Page Six, Dlisted and The Wrap
RELATED:
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Raven-Symoné shuts down Cosby molestation rumors — Raven-Symoné and Bill Cosby on “The Cosby Show” — Raven-Symoné wants nothing to do with the controversy surrounding Bill Cosby. — On Wednesday, a parody website called Hip Hop Hangover posted an article claiming the …
Discussion:
Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
Bill Cosby — Raven Symone Blasts Rape Rumor ... That's Disgusting! — Ex Co-Star Raven Symoné Blasts Rape Rumor ... THAT'S DISGUSTING! — 11/19/2014 3:10 PM PST BY TMZ STAFF — BREAKING NEWS — At least one Bill Cosby rape claim is being shot down by the alleged victim …
Discussion:
PerezHilton
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
NBC Pulls Bill Cosby Comedy Project Amid Rape Allegations
NBC Pulls Bill Cosby Comedy Project Amid Rape Allegations
Discussion:
The Superficial, The Blemish, Just Jared and The Wrap, more at Mediagazer »
TMZ.com:
Bill Cosby — No Concert Cancellations ... The Shows Will Go On
Bill Cosby — No Concert Cancellations ... The Shows Will Go On
Discussion:
BuzzFeed, Bossip, Associated Press and Deadline
Bill Carter / New York Times:
NBC and Netflix Shelve Projects With Bill Cosby
NBC and Netflix Shelve Projects With Bill Cosby
Discussion:
I Watch Stuff
TMZ.com:
Iggy & J.Lo Scare the Crap Out of ABC's AMAs with their Booty — SCARE THE CRAP OUT OF ABC'S AMAS — With their Booty — EXCLUSIVE — Iggy Azalea and Jennifer Lopez have created excruciating stress on several ABC staffers — the censors who will have their hot little fingers on the button during Sunday's American Music Awards.
ABC News:
Entertainment Icon Mike Nichols Has Died at Age 83 — Mike Nichols, the entertainment icon and husband of ABC News Anchor Diane Sawyer, died suddenly Wednesday at the age of 83. — Nichols' death was announced in a statement by ABC News President James Goldston.
Discussion:
Defamer
Simon Perry / People.com:
Princess Kate Shows Off Her Royal Baby Bump — Pregnant Princess Kate was all smiles - and proudly displaying a proper four-month bump - as she welcomed one of her favorite charities to Kensington Palace Wednesday. — Kate, 32, in a peplum top by Hobbs and skirt by one of her favorite designers …
Discussion:
Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
Us Weekly:
Natalie Morales, Willie Geist Fired From the Today Show in Massive Shake-Up: Get the Details — Natalie Morales, Willie Geist Fired From Today Show: Massive Shake-Up » — VIDEO: — Okay, Then! Camille Grammer Calls Kelsey a “Total Dick” » — OMG!
Discussion:
CNNMoney.com, The Wrap, Cele|bitchy, Dlisted, PerezHilton, The Hollywood Gossip and Page Six
RELATED:
TMZ.com:
‘Orange Is the New Black’ Star Taryn Manning — ARRESTED For Criminal Threats — 9:47 AM PT Manning's lawyer says, “The District Attorney declined to prosecute Ms. Manning and the arrest was voided. The allegation was false. It is unfortunate that additional false allegations …
Discussion:
The Superficial, The Blemish, Dlisted, Gawker, Us Weekly, In Case You Didn't Know, PerezHilton, Page Six and Just Jared
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Reads Explicit Excerpt of Fifty Shades of Grey on Australian Radio: Listen — Is there no stopping Kim Kardashian? Not content with breaking the internet with her infamous, fully nude Paper magazine photos, the reality TV star took on a new challenge on Wednesday, Nov. 19 — to break the radio with an x-rated reading.
Matt Donnelly / The Wrap:
Ryan Gosling Turned Down People's ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Multiple Times, Insider Says (Exclusive) — People magazine's annual “Sexiest Man Alive” issue has sparked backlash yet again, for passing over actor Ryan Gosling as cover star — but the “The Notebook” actor has repeatedly turned down the honor, an insider told TheWrap.
Discussion:
Cele|bitchy, thebacklot.com, Gawker, Page Six, PerezHilton, BuzzFeed and Associated Press
Allison / Dlisted:
Anna Wintour Admits That Putting Kim And Kanye Kardashian On The Kover Of Vogue Was A Stunt Queen Move — When Anna Wintour put the Cheap n' Tacky Twins on the cover of VOGUE seven months ago, most of us assumed it was because she was getting sick of waking up every morning to 30 …
Discussion:
Page Six, The Hollywood Gossip, Just Jared and Us Weekly
RELATED:
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Taylor Swift and Harry Styles Are Friends Again After Ugly 2013 Split — Never, ever getting back together... or are they? Taylor Swift and Harry Styles may have called it quits last year, but sources tell Us Weekly exclusively that the two stars are now friendly again.
Discussion:
Cele|bitchy and In Case You Didn't Know
Devin Friedman / GQ Magazine Online:
Crush of the Year: Shailene Woodley — Yes, it's true she brushes her teeth with clay and makes her own deodorant. But if you've been thinking of the woman who has this year become arguably the most bankable phenom in Hollywood—The Fault in Our Stars, Divergent—as just some 23-year-old hippie …
Discussion:
E! Online, PerezHilton, The Wrap and Celebrity Scandals
TMZ.com:
Jimmy Ruffin — Motown Legend Dead At 78 — MOTOWN LEGEND DEAD AT 78 — Jimmy Ruffin, the crooner who was a staple in Motown for decades, has passed away at the age of 78. — Ruffin reached legendary Motown status in 1966 with his hit “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” …
RADAR:
Michael Phelps Sex Scandal: Troubled Olympian's Girlfriend Was Born A Man! … Before he checked into rehab in September, Michael Phelps was having a steamy affair with much older blonde, Taylor Lianne Chandler. — But the most shocking aspect of their relationship wasn't the 12-year age difference.
Discussion:
The Blemish and Gawker
James Hibberd / Inside TV:
‘Gotham’ scoop: No Harley Quinn this season, but expect ‘prenatal Robin’ — Gotham iconic character update: Showrunner Bruno Heller reveals that fans can expect a “prenatal Robin” on the Fox drama series, while rumors of Harley Quinn making an appearance this season are unfounded.
Discussion:
Digital Spy and The Moviefone Blog
New York Post:
Citigroup banker found dead with throat slit in swanky apartment — Police investigate the scene Tuesday where Shawn D. Miller (inset) was found dead in a bathtub with his throat slit. — A Citigroup banker was found dead with his throat slashed in the bathtub of his swanky downtown apartment, authorities said Wednesday.
Discussion:
NY Daily News, Gawker and Business Insider
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
NEWS/ Which of Jennifer Lawrence's Co-Stars Just Compared Her to...Jesus Christ?! — Jennifer Lawrence has an Oscar and two Golden Globes. — She's not only part of the X-Men family, but Guinness World Records recently named the 24-year-old actress the highest-grossing action heroine …
Discussion:
Cele|bitchy, Dlisted, The Blemish, Page Six, PerezHilton and In Case You Didn't Know