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12:40 PM ET, October 2, 2020

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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: Cele|bitchy, Daily Star, The Sun and HELLO!
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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 …
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
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.
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: Page Six and Us Weekly
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
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
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Lil Nas X Gives an Update on His Dating Life: 'I'm Going to Try to Go Steady'  —  I'm dating someone right now," the rapper says in the new issue of CR Men, on newsstands Oct. 9  —  Fresh off a record-breaking year during which Lil Nas X held a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 consecutive weeks …
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
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Emilia Clarke discusses filming Game of Thrones scenes after brain surgery  —  Daenerys Targaryen star on powering through season 2 during a secret health struggle: “I had the Willy Wonka golden ticket.  I wasn't about to hand that in.” … MORE  —  Emilia Clarke wasn't feeling well.
Discussion: The Blemish
Ale Russian / People.com:
Cameron Diaz's 2011 Movie Bad Teacher Becomes the #1 Movie on Netflix  —  Cameron Diaz has the top film on Netflix thanks to her 2011 comedy Bad Teacher  —  Cameron Diaz is the queen of Netflix right now.  —  The beloved actress, 48, currently has the most-watched movie on the streaming platform …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mark Jefferies / mirror:
Dan Walker and Louise Minchin spill BBC Breakfast secrets as show turns 20  —  EXCLUSIVE: BBC Breakfast turns 20-years-old and presenters Dan Walker and Louise Minchin discuss the secret to the show's success  —  It is a much-loved part of many people's mornings and can be seen on our screens 365 days a year.
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Star
 
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TMZ.com:
Dr. Dre Wins Legal Skirmish in Divorce, Nicole Claims She's Receiving Death Threats
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Donald Glover Reveals He Welcomed His Third Child During Coronavirus Pandemic: ‘It Was Nuts’
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and Us Weekly
 Earlier Picks: 
Kyle Buchanan / New York Times:
First Look: Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom'
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Plans to Call on Angelina Jolie's ‘Girl, Interrupted’ Costar to Testify in Custody Trial
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Lily Collins Says Pandemic Has Helped Her Embrace Her Anxiety: 'I'm Constantly Evolving'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
The moonlight confessions of Stevie Nicks
Discussion: Us Weekly, Daily Star and Stereogum
 

 
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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