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7:50 AM ET, November 8, 2017

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Kristina Cohen:
The last month has been incredibly difficult.  Like so many women I too have a story of sexual assault, and the outpouring of stories have been both triggering and emotionally exhausting.  I've gone back and forth over and over again, unsure if I should speak up.  If I could speak.  And if so, will I be heard?
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David Robb / Deadline:
LAPD Investigating Rape Allegations Against Ed Westwick  —  EXCLUSIVE: The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating actress Kristina Cohen's claim that she was raped by Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick in 2014 — a charge the actor denied on Twitter earlier today.
Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Lindsey Vonn and Boyfriend Kenan Smith Split After a Year of Dating  —  Lindsey Vonn and former NFL assistant coach Kenan Smith have split after a year of dating, PEOPLE can exclusively report.  —  “Unfortunately, their busy schedules ultimately took a toll on the relationship,” a Vonn pal tells PEOPLE of the recent breakup.
Discussion: Page Six
Amy Spencer / Health.com:
Katharine McPhee Talks Body Confidence, the Importance of Therapy, and Her Intense Workouts: “I've Never Felt Stronger”  —  Katharine McPhee spills about embracing her body, her independence—and her intense, “nose-to-the-ground” workouts.  —  “I've always liked doing lists going into a new year …
Discussion: Dlisted, E! Online, Us Weekly and People.com
TMZ.com:
‘Shameless’ Star Ethan Cutkosky Arrested for DUI (UPDATE)  —  6:55 AM PT — Law enforcement says officers smelled marijuana in the car during the stop, and our sources say Ethan admitted he'd been smoking weed that night.  —  We're told police drew Ethan's blood for toxicology testing, which is pending.
Greg Hudson Date / FASHION Magazine:
FASHION MAGAZINE WINTER 2018 COVER STAR: ZENDAYA  —  The actress, model and all-around star is making her own decisions, thank you very much.  —  We are the stories we tell.  And so, right now, in this skylit studio, sitting across from Zendaya—who has returned to her natural state …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Wenn / WJLA-TV:
Britney Spears donates flower painting to Las Vegas benefit auction  —  Britney Spears' flower painting sold at auction for $10,000on Sunday during a benefit concert to honor those affected by the Las Vegas shooting.  —  The “Stronger” singer, who has a residency in Las Vegas …
Discussion: People.com, Dlisted and AOL
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Who's the 21-year-old hanging out with Caitlyn Jenner?  —  Caitlyn Jenner's rumored arm candy Sophia Hutchins has left fans wondering about the reality star's relationship status.  —  Although recent photos of the pair have sparked rumors of a romance, a rep for Jenner confirmed to Page Six on Tuesday that the two are “just friends.”
Discussion: X17 Online
Thatiana Diaz / People.com:
FIRST LOOK: Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter Introduce Baby Dylan Gabriel Winter  —  Actors Roselyn Sánchez and Eric Winter welcome baby no. 2!  —  On the afternoon of Nov. 3, the parents of 5-year-old Sebella Rose welcomed their second child—a baby boy named Dylan Gabriel Winter.
Discussion: Page Six
Patrick Gomez / EW.com:
DWTS: Witney Carson says she's going to ‘brush off’ Tom Bergeron's strange comment  —  Dancing with the Stars host Tom Bergeron usually knows just what to say — but one comment to a pro dancer raised eyebrows on Monday's show.  —  Witney Carson and her star partner Frankie Muniz waited …
Discussion: Variety and AOL
Madeline Berg / Forbes:
The World's Highest-Paid TV Hosts: Dr. Phil, Ellen DeGeneres And Ryan Seacrest Lead  —  Back in 2013, Phil McGraw gave Forbes some advice: “Let's just pay attention and form data-based assumptions and judgments about who somebody is.”  —  Some critical data on the psychologist-turned-television- host?
Discussion: Daily Mail
Nick Schager / The Daily Beast:
Jessica Chastain on Calling Out Bryan Singer: 'I'm Going to Speak My Mind' … Jessica Chastain does not mince words when it comes to Hollywood's burgeoning sexual abuse scandals—as anyone who follows her on Twitter knows full well.  —  Nonetheless, with revelations continuing to mount …
Discussion: Dlisted, Variety and People.com
Joseph A. Slobodzian / Philly.com:
Meek Mill sentenced to 2 to 4 years in state prison  —  A Philadelphia judge on Monday sentenced the rapper Meek Mill to two to four years in prison for again violating his probation from a 2008 drug and gun case, putting his career on hold for at least the next two years.
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TMZ.com:
Meek Mill Attorney Claims Judge's Vendetta Behind New Prison Sentence
Discussion: PerezHilton, Stereogum and Bossip
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Johnny Depp Hit With Foreclosure On Homes By Ex-Biz Managers For $5M Loan  —  EXCLUSIVE: Johnny Depp seemed quite tired and emotional last week at the London premiere for the new Murder On The Orient Express but today the Oscar nominee may be feeling the wolf is at the door, at least legally and residentially.
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TMZ.com:
Johnny Depp Facing Foreclosure, Ex-Managers Call in $5 Million Loan
Discussion: WWTDD and Page Six
 
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Body shamers spur Mariah Carey to have weight-loss surgery
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
 

 
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Oliver Darcy / Status:
Sources: Axel Springer board member Martin Varsavsky criticizing Politico's Gaza coverage did not sit well with many of its journalists, who he called “woke”

Wayne Ma / The Information:
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Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
US prosecutors charge former Eminem employee Joseph Strange with allegedly stealing and selling unreleased Eminem music that leaked online in January 2025

 
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