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12:50 PM ET, November 9, 2017

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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Shocker: Kevin Spacey Dropped From ‘All The Money In The World;’ J Paul Getty Role Recast With Christopher Plummer  —  EXCLUSIVE: In an unprecedented bold move, director Ridley Scott, along with Imperative Entertainment's Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas have decided to remove Kevin Spacey …
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Hollywood Reporter:
Christopher Plummer to Replace Kevin Spacey in ‘All the Money in the World’  —  As of now, director Ridley Scott plans is to keep the film's Dec. 22 release date.  —  In a monumental and expensive move, Ridley Scott will remove embattled actor Kevin Spacey from his finished thriller …
Discussion: Page Six
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Charlie Sheen ‘Absolutely Denies’ Claims He Sexually Assaulted 13-Year-Old Corey Haim  —  Charlie Sheen is being accused of raping Corey Haim over 30 years ago.  —  In a report from The National Enquirer published Wednesday, Sheen — who revealed in 2015 that he is living with HIV …
Discussion: Dlisted
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Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
Charlie Sheen Denies Corey Haim Sexual Assault Allegation  —  The former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star worked with Haim on the 1986 film ‘Lucas’.  —  Charlie Sheen on Wednesday responded to a report that he allegedly sexually assaulted Corey Haim when the late actor was 13 years old and Sheen was 19.
Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
Scott Disick ‘Is Telling Friends’ He's ‘in Love’ With Sofia Richie  —  The Lord may have finally found his lady.  Two months into his romance with 19-year-old Sofia Richie, Scott Disick is smitten, an insider reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  15 Times Scott Disick Was the Best Part of ‘KUWTK’
Discussion: X17 Online and PerezHilton
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Patrick Gomez / People.com:
A Third Woman Accuses Jeremy Piven of Sexual Assault: ‘I Was Fighting Back Tears’  —  An advertising executive is alleging that former Entourage star Jeremy Piven sexually assaulted her.  —  Tiffany Bacon Scourby tells PEOPLE she decided to come forward after reality TV star …
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Terry Crews — Files Police Report Alleging Sexual Assault  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Terry Crews just walked into an LAPD station and filed a report alleging sexual assault ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Crews went to cops nearly a month after posting on Twitter …
TMZ.com:
William H. Macy Defends ‘Shameless’ Son Ethan Cutkosky After DUI  —  William H. Macy's paternal concerns aren't limited to his real life kids — he also cares deeply about Ethan Cutkosky, his TV spawn who just got busted for DUI.  —  We asked the “Shameless” dad about Ethan's arrest …
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Garth Brooks Wins Entertainer of the Year — But Admits to Lip-Syncing Performance: 'The Voice Just Isn't There'  —  Garth Brooks took home top honors at the 51st Country Music Association Awards — despite raising some eyebrows earlier in the evening for lip-synching his performance.
Discussion: Page Six, Washington Post, AOL and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
CMA Awards Open with Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood Making Fun of Trump's Twitter Habits  —  Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood kicked off the 51st Annual CMA Awards with a heartfelt message to all the victims of recent tragedies in the U.S. ...  and a song poking fun at President Trump's Twitter habit.
Discussion: Page Six
Tom Roland / Billboard:
Keith Urban Shares Story Behind Harvey Weinstein-Inspired Song ‘Female’  —  Keith Urban is in the running for four trophies, including Entertainer of the Year, at the 51st annual Country Music Association Awards tonight (Nov. 8), but — win or lose — his most important contribution to the event might well be the song he plans to debut.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
C.J. / Dlisted:
Next Year's Met Gala Theme Has Madge Written All Over It  —  The only thing Madonna might love more than the fresh blood of greased-up backup dancers is to gyrate around a crucifix and surf on a nun.  So Anna Wintour really missed an opportunity by not making the Material Girl the lady priest …
Discussion: Towleroad
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TMZ.com:
Melissa from ‘Little Women: Atlanta’ Arrested for DUI After Deadly Car Crash
Discussion: People.com
Josh Duboff / Vanity Fair:
Niall Horan Kicks Off His Modeling Career
Discussion: People.com
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon Morning Show Drama Lands at Apple With 2-Season Order
Discussion: POPSUGAR, WWTDD and Oh No They Didn't!
BBC:
Baby girl for Sir Andy Murray and wife Kim
Discussion: Us Weekly and People.com
Simon Perry / People.com:
Pregnant Kate Middleton Reveals She's Well Enough to Do George's School Drop-Off
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Tom Pilgrim / cambridgenews:
Recap: Caitlyn Jenner talking at the Cambridge Union
Discussion: Us Weekly, alloy.com and People.com
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Chloe Grace Moretz: Brooklyn Beckham and I ‘Chose Each Other,’ He's ‘Adorable’
Discussion: PerezHilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Nectar Gan / CNN:
Chinese nationalists and state media praise Trump's decision to dismantle VOA, RFA, and other US-funded media outlets that broadcast to authoritarian regimes

Freedom of the Press Foundation:
Wired says it plans to drop paywalls for articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
RFE/RL sues USAGM and its officials Kari Lake and Victor Morales, arguing they acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally in blocking funds allocated by Congress

 
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