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2:45 PM ET, October 7, 2017

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TMZ.com:
Nelly — Arrested for Rape  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  9:25 AM PT — Nelly's lawyer tells TMZ, “Nelly is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation.  Our initial investigation, clearly establishes the allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness.
Discussion: Dlisted, PerezHilton, Stereogum and Bossip
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Rapper Nelly Denies That He Sexually Assaulted a Woman While on Tour After Early Morning Arrest  —  Early Saturday morning, rapper Nelly was arrested following a woman's claim that the rapper had allegedly sexually assaulted her on his tour bus while in Washington.
Yashar Ali / HuffPost:
TV Journalist Says Harvey Weinstein Masturbated In Front Of Her  —  The new revelation, which allegedly took place a decade ago, comes after an explosive New York Times report said Weinstein had previously settled eight sexual harassment claims.  —  Harvey Weinstein once trapped a woman …
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Harvey Weinstein gives first interview after shocking sex harassment claims
TMZ.com:
Comedian Ralphie May Dead at 45 of Cardiac Arrest (UPDATE)  —  1:50 PM PT — TMZ has learned Ralphie died at a private residence in Vegas Friday morning.  We're told he had been battling pneumonia for 6 weeks and died of cardiac arrest.  According to his rep, someone in the residence discovered his body.
People.com:
Katy Perry Calls for ‘Some Freakin’ Peace' While Praising Fans for Attending Her Concert Following the Mass Shooting  —  Katy Perry took a moment during her Witness: The Tour show on Friday to speak from her heart about Sunday's Las Vegas massacre, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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TMZ.com:
Suge Knight Claims Dr. Dre Paid $20,000 To Have Him Killed (UPDATE)  —  2:45 PM PT — It's a big ‘L’ for Suge.  He wanted the court to allow his legal team to comb through Dr. Dre's financial records ... presumably to prove he paid for the hit.  No dice though, the judge denied the motion.
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna Sued by Chyna's Ex for Bullying  —  Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna tortured an ex of hers to the point they drove him to nearly kill himself after outing him ... so claims Pilot Jones in a new lawsuit.  —  Jones is suing Rob and BC for defamation and cyberbullying …
Discussion: Daily Mail, PerezHilton and Bossip
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Is ‘Shopping Like Crazy’ for Her Baby Girl: ‘She Is Very Excited’  —  Kylie Jenner is going on a shopping spree for her baby — from the comfort of home.  —  Jenner, 20, couldn't be happier to be expecting her first child with boyfriend Travis Scott but would rather keep a low profile for now …
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Emma Stone is the new face of Louis Vuitton  —  Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone has landed a deal worth up to $10 million to become the face of LVMH brand Louis Vuitton.  —  Page Six TV exclusively reveals that the “La La Land” star has been in talks with the luxury brand for nearly a year …
Andrew Trendell / NME:
Foo Fighters tell us why ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden was ‘a little uncomfortable’  —  “It got less fun - it kinda went on”  —  It seems that James Corden's ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is not always as fun as it seems, as Foo Fighters have said that they found the experience “a little uncomfortable”.
Discussion: Page Six and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Audrina Patridge and Corey Bohan Strike Settlement in Restraining Order Case (UPDATE)  —  11:15 AM PT — As part of their agreement, Bohan will move out of the family home ... but Audrina's shelling out $35,000 in moving costs.  —  Audrina Patridge has struck a deal — for now …
Discussion: Page Six
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
NeNe Leakes blasts Kim Zolciak's ‘racist trash’ daughter  —  NeNe Leakes; Brielle Biermann and Kim Zolciak  —  The bad blood between NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak continues to boil over.  —  On Thursday, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum blasted Zolciak's eldest daughter, Brielle Biermann …
Discussion: X17 Online
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Denver / B. Scott:
RHOA Exclusive: Here's Why NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak are Feuding Over ‘Roaches’ …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and PerezHilton
Bibi Deitz / StyleCaster:
The Relatable Reason Bella Thorne Dates More Men Than Women  —  Sitting down with Bella Thorne, there's an immediate intimacy that makes an interview feel more like a long talk with a best friend rather than a celebrity.  Thorne and I sat together cross-legged on the floor of a soundstage …
 
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Christina Tkacik / Baltimore Sun:
Pumpkin spice scent prompts Baltimore school evacuation
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Perez Hilton:
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
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TMZ.com:
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
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