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11:05 PM ET, October 2, 2020

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New York Times:
President Is Said to Have Low-Grade Fever, Congestion and Cough  —  President Trump received an experimental drug for what the White House described as mild symptoms of the virus.  Vice President Mike Pence, Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have tested negative.
BBC:
Archie Lyndhurst: CBBC star and son of Nicholas Lyndhurst dies aged 19  —  CBBC star Archie Lyndhurst, the son of Only Fools and Horses actor Nicholas Lyndhurst, has died at the age of 19 after a short illness.  —  He was best known for playing Ollie Coulton in the comedy show So Awkward.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
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.
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Kate Beckinsale Shares Heartbreaking Past Pregnancy Loss In Support For Chrissy Teigen … Kate Beckinsale just came forward with a heartbreaking personal story.  —  As fans and celebs alike continue to share their sympathies to Chrissy Teigen and John Legend over the loss of their third child together …
Discussion: Page Six
Entertainment Tonight:
Sadie Robertson Gets Real About Body Confidence, Anxiety and Finding Her Faith |  Unfiltered (Exclusive)  —  Sadie Robertson Huff is getting Unfiltered about some of her most personal life experiences yet, and sharing the behind-the-scenes stories that didn't make it to TV.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Page Six and Us Weekly
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Drake Appears to Reveal Past Relationship With SZA on 21 Savage Song ‘Mr. Right Now’ … Could he have been Mr. Right?  Drake claims that he had a relationship with SZA while appearing on the new 21 Savage song, “Mr. Right Now.”  —  All of the Biggest 2020 Album Releases: Selena, Justin, Dua Lipa and More
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Regina King's ‘One Night in Miami’ to Release in Theaters on Christmas, Amazon Prime in 2021 … After debuting to critical acclaim at the Venice and Toronto International Film Festivals, Amazon Studios has set a release date for “One Night in Miami.”  —  The film, directed by Regina King …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Darlene Aderoju / People.com:
Tekashi 6ix9ine Hospitalized Due to Diet Pill and Caffeine Overdose: Reports  —  The 24-year-old was reportedly hospitalized in Florida Tuesday after having an adverse reaction to coffee and Hydroxycut  —  Tekashi 6ix9ine (né Daniel Hernandez) has reportedly been hospitalized after an overdose of diet pills and caffeine.
Alice Newbold / British Vogue:
The Vampire's Wife X H&M Is The Most Romantic Collaboration Of 2020  —  “It seems to me like an act of magic,” The Vampire's Wife designer Susie Cave tells British Vogue of seeing her whimsical, romantic dresses hit the mainstream with a little help from H&M. When the high-street giant wagered Cave's interest …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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 …
CBS New York:
NYPD: Actor Rick Moranis Victim Of Unprovoked Attack Caught On Camera In Manhattan  —  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The NYPD confirms actor Rick Moranis was randomly attacked by a stranger Thursday on the Upper West Side.  —  Police said it happened in broad daylight just before 7:30 a.m. on Central Park West near 70th Street.
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Mindy Kaling Says Quarantining with Her Toddler ‘Has Actually Bonded Us Really Close Together’  —  With a new book out, the Mindy Project star opens up about balancing her busy career with single motherhood … FB  —  More  —  Mindy Kaling had multi-tasking down to a science.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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
Discussion: MTV and INSIDER
 
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From Mediagazer:

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

Jamie Heller / Business Insider:
Business Insider hires Rick Brooks as Standards Editor; Brooks most recently served as a standards editor at The Wall Street Journal

 
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