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1:05 AM ET, October 2, 2020

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London Evening Standard:
Harry and Meghan's call to end structural racism in Britain as they launch new campaign  —  EXCLUSIVE: Duke and Duchess of Sussex reveal their list of BHM Next Gen Trailblazers as they tell Evening Standard of their hopes for equality  —  ES News email  —  The latest headlines in your inbox twice …
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Jenny Johnston / Daily Mail:
‘As dangerous as the Abdication’: Prince Harry and William's breach is WORSE than anyone thinks (and started EARLIER), claims biographer behind new book laying bare devastating inside story - as he says Meghan was handled ‘appallingly’  —  On historian and royal biographer Robert Lacey's desk is a large envelope, still sealed.
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and HELLO!
TMZ.com:
NICKI MINAJ I'M A MOMMY!!!  Gives Birth In L.A.  —  Nicki Minaj is a first-time mom ... she and husband Kenneth Petty have welcomed their new child to the world!  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell us ... Nicki gave birth Wednesday in L.A. We don't know the baby's name or sex.
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Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Nicki Minaj Is a Mom!  Singer and Husband Kenneth Petty Welcome First Child  —  Nicki Minaj announced her pregnancy in July … FB  —  More  —  From “Super Bass” to super mom!  —  Nicki Minaj has given birth to her first child, a source confirms exclusively to PEOPLE.
Discussion: MTV and INSIDER
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Spider-Man 3’ Jolt: Jamie Foxx Returning as Electro (Exclusive)  —  How's that for shocking news?  —  The next Spider-Man movie is getting a major jolt.  —  Jamie Foxx, who played classic Spidey villain Electro in the Andrew Garfield-starring The Amazing Spider-Man 2 …
Alex Pappademas / Men's Health:
Lenny Kravitz's Guide to Immortality  —  At age 56, Lenny Kravitz is still the ultimate rock god and a divorced dad who actually gets along with his ex (and everyone around him).  He didn't choose to go into seclusion, but it's only made him stronger.  —  ONE THING LENNY KRAVITZ
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Donald Glover and Michelle White Secretly Welcomed Baby No. 3 During the COVID-19 Pandemic … Expanding the family!  Donald Glover and Michelle White welcomed their third child together during the coronavirus pandemic, the actor revealed in a new interview.
Discussion: GQ and Oh No They Didn't!
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Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Donald Glover Reveals He Welcomed His Third Child During Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘It Was Nuts’  —  The actor said he named the child after his late father, Donald Glover Sr.  —  Surprise!  Donald Glover is a dad again!  —  The Atlanta creator, 37, welcomed a son named Donald during …
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and The WOW Report
TMZ.com:
Kris Jenner Calls BS on Security Guard's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit  —  KRIS JENNER CALLS BS ON SECURITY GUARD'S SEXUAL HARASSMENT SUIT  —  A security guard filed a lawsuit against Kris Jenner and Kourtney Kardashian, claiming they sexually harassed him with sexual comments and overtures …
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Mike Walters / The Blast:
Kris Jenner Accused Of Groping Ex-Bodyguard, Sued For Sexual Harassment
Discussion: The Wrap, Dlisted and Gossip Cop
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:   Kris Jenner Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations After Being Sued by Former Bodyguard Marc McWilliams
TMZ.com:
Shia LaBeouf Charged with Battery, Petty Theft Stemming from June Incident  —  SHIA LABEOUF CAPS HIS SUMMER ... W/ Battery, Theft Charges!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Shia LaBeouf allegedly transformed into a bully and thief over the summer ... and now he's being charged over it.
Discussion: The Sun, Dlisted, Bossip, Us Weekly and Page Six
Kat Tenbarge / INSIDER:
Jeffree Star accusers say the makeup mogul has a history of sexual assault, physical violence, and hush-money offers … A ghost. … - Before building his YouTube makeup empire, Jeffree Star was a politically incorrect Myspace celebrity.  — In addition to his racist outbursts …
Discussion: Pajiba, Page Six, Perez Hilton and Bossip
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Plans to Call on Angelina Jolie's ‘Girl, Interrupted’ Costar to Testify in Custody Trial … The big guns?  Brad Pitt's lawyers intend to call on one of Angelina Jolie's former costars during the exes' upcoming custody trial.  —  The Cast of ‘Girl, Interrupted’: Where Are They Now?
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Angelina Jolie Reportedly Forced Brad Pitt To Quarantine For Two Weeks After His Trip To France Before Seeing Their Kids
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
The moonlight confessions of Stevie Nicks  —  Stevie Nicks was in her early 30s when her father told her she'd never get married.  —  She had just released her solo album, 1981's “Bella Donna,” embarking on a second career that would fill any time she wasn't spending with Fleetwood Mac.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Daily Star and Stereogum
 
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Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Julie Jordan / People.com:
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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From Mediagazer:

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:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

 
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