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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
How Pete Davidson Found His Voice on ‘Saturday Night Live’ — Pete Davidson could have played Donald Trump on “Saturday Night Live.” In 2015, the NBC sketch show asked him — along with every other male cast member — to audition for the part of the Republican underdog, who was clearly running for president as a joke.
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ Casts Matt Smith in Key Role (EXCLUSIVE) — From the Whoniverse, to Buckingham Palace, to a galaxy far, far away. — Sources tell Variety that “The Crown” star Matt Smith is joining “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which is currently in production in the U.K. It's unknown …
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Carey Hart Receives Criticism for Exposing Son with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease to Others — Carey Hart isn't holding back about the less-than-glamorous parts of life on the road with two kids. — The former professional motocross competitor has been accompanying his wife Pink …
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TMZ.com:
Cardi B Apologizes for Coretta Scott King Role in ‘Housewives’ of Civil Rights Movement — 11:08 AM PT — It seems Cardi B was quick on the uptake, because Bernice King just tweeted that Cardi B has already reached out to her. … 9:30 AM PT — Dr. Bernice King — the youngest child …
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Christina Aguilera Covers Our October Issue and Gets Real About Her ‘Rivalry’ with Britney and Why She Won't Date a Celeb — Xtina is kicking off our month! — The pop star with the powerful pipes has dealt with it all—from loathsome music execs to criticism of her looks and love life.
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Amy Chozick / Vogue:
Stormy Daniels Isn't Backing Down — Michael Avenatti and Stormy Daniels, photographed in New York. Zac Posen dress. Tiffany & Co. earrings. — Photographed by Annie Leibovitz, Vogue, October 2018 — BY THE TIME I knock on the door of Stormy Daniels's room at the Roger Smith Hotel …
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Mieka / Dlisted:
Like A True Diva, Aretha Franklin Arrived At Her Public Viewing In A Golden Casket — Today mourners from all over the world flocked to Detroit to pay their respects to The Queen, Aretha Franklin as she lay in state for the first of two days of public viewing.
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Christopher Bucktin / mirror:
Daryl Hannah and legendary musician Neil Young spark wedding rumours as fans rush to congratulate pair — The couple's relationship emerged in 2014 soon after the musician filed for divorce from his wife of 36 years — Fans of Hollywood actress Daryl Hannah and legendary musician Neil Young …
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Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Louis C.K. Performs at Club for First Time Since #MeToo Accusations — Louis C.K. made an unannounced appearance at the Comedy Cellar on Sunday night, according to the club's owner, performing for apparently the first time since he admitted last year to sexual misconduct with women in the comedy world.
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TMZ.com:
Shonda Rhimes' Daughter Got a Sweet Payout for One ‘Scandal’ Episode — Shonda Rhimes' daughter knows the value of a dollar — 'cause she earned every penny during a single appearance on mom's hit show, “Scandal,” this year. — TMZ has obtained 16-year-old Harper Rhimes' contract …
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Fox News Alum Abby Huntsman Officially Joins The View — It's official: Abby Huntsman is the newest panelist on The View. — ABC announced the Fox & Friends Weekend alum's casting Tuesday after weeks of speculation. — “I couldn't be more be excited to return to my professional roots at ABC News …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Common to Star in ‘Saturday Night Knife & Gun Club’ TV Series (Exclusive) — The drama marks the first project to stem from Common's first-look deal with Lionsgate TV. — Common is getting a jump start on his Lionsgate TV deal. — The multihyphenate, days after signing the first-look pact …
