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5:05 PM ET, November 5, 2016

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TMZ.com:
Mariah Carey, James Packer — Craziest Prenup Ever!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Mariah Carey and James Packer were negotiating one of the most insane prenups we've ever seen ... and it reads like she's a mail order bride with lots of strings attached.  —  Before we tell you what it says, we know the negotiations blew up.
Wall Street Journal:
National Enquirer Shielded Donald Trump From Playboy Model's Affair Allegation  —  Tabloid owner American Media agreed to pay $150,000 for story from 1998 Playmate of the Year, but hasn't published her account  —  The company that owns the National Enquirer, a backer of Donald Trump …
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Queen Movie Amping Up With Bryan Singer & Rami Malek As Freddie Mercury  —  EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Singer is in talks to direct Bohemian Rhapsody, the long-in-the-works movie about the seminal British rock band Queen, with Mr. Robot's Rami Malek playing frontman Freddie Mercury.
Discussion: USA Today
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Mr. Robot’ Star Rami Malek to Play Freddie Mercury in Queen Biopic  —  “Mr. Robot” star Rami Malek is attached to play Freddie Mercury in long-development biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody” from GK Films with Bryan Singer in talks to direct.  —  New Regency and Fox are coming aboard to co-produce the film with Graham King producing as well.
Discussion: Dlisted, Stereogum and The WOW Report
Dan Merica / CNN:
Clinton enlists Jay Z, Beyonce in push to attract young voters  —  (CNN)Hillary Clinton enlisted some star power Friday with a concert featuring Jay Z, Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and Big Sean, part of an effort to drum up excitement behind her campaign the weekend before Election Day.
TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt — I Want Joint Custody of Our Kids Divorce War Brewing  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Brad Pitt has just set the stage for a custody war ... asking for joint custody of the 6 kids he shares with Angelina Jolie ... TMZ has learned.  —  Brad answered Angelina's divorce petition and squarely takes issue …
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Mariahhaas / People.com:
Jaime King On Her New Hallmark Movie Mistletoe Promise and Her Family's Holiday Traditions  —  Jaime King is making a Mistletoe Promise.  —  In the upcoming Hallmark movie, the actress stars as Elise Donner, a divorcee in her 30s who isn't too fond of Christmas.
Kelly Spears / theknotnews.com:
Carli Lloyd Marries Brian Hollins in Intimate Beach Wedding in Mexico  —  Marriage goals!  Olympian Carli Lloyd is officially married to her high school sweetheart, Brian Hollins, she confirms exclusively to The Knot.  —  The bride and groom exchanged vows on Friday, November 4 …
Discussion: People.com
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Michael Buble, Wife Luisana Lopilato Are ‘Sad, But Really Hopeful’ as ‘Fighter’ Son Noah Battles Cancer — How They're Coping  —  Michael Buble, Wife Luisana Lopilato Are ‘Sad, But Really Hopeful’ as ‘Fighter’ Son Noah Battles Cancer — How They're Coping  —  Michael Bublé and his wife …
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ — Scheana's Husband Cleans Out Bank Account ... Marriage on the Rocks  —  ‘Vanderpump Rules’ — Scheana's Hubby Cleans Out Bank ... Marriage on the Rocks  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Scheana Marie and Michael Shay could be on the express train to spiltsville …
Alissa Schulman / Us Weekly:
Lady Gaga to Star as Donatella Versace in ‘Versace/Cunanan: American Crime Story’  —  Walk, walk fashion baby.  Lady Gaga will be playing Donatella Versace in the upcoming third season of American Crime Story, a source confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.  —  As was previously announced …
 
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Tony Maglio / The Wrap:
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Jodiguglielmi / People.com:
Johnny Depp Opens Up About Daughter Lily-Rose's Terrifying 2007 Illness: I Didn't Know If ‘She Was Going to Make It’
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jessica Derschowitz / EW.com:
Rachel Bloom Leads Star-Studded, Anti-Trump Video 'Holy Sh— (You've Got to Vote)'
Discussion: Us Weekly and Slate
Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
Tori Spelling Slapped With Another American Express Lawsuit for Over $87,000 of Credit Card Debt
Access Hollywood:
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Etan Vlessing / The Hollywood Reporter:
DirecTV and EchoStar's Dish ask a district court judge to reconsider dismissing Fubo's claims against Venu Sports, following Fubo's merger with Hulu + Live TV

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Amazon is exploring news show concepts, probably tied to events, such as Brian Williams' election special on Prime Video that drew ~4M viewers

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Internal data: Spotify had about 55M US subscribers as of Q3 2024, of which only around 607,000 were on the cheaper “basic” plan that doesn't include audiobooks

 
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