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5:05 PM ET, October 7, 2020

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Dawnie Walton / Women's Health:
Kelly Rowland On Pregnancy During A Pandemic, Parenting, And New Music  —  cover shoot.  —  I  —  t was the  —  Instagram post  —  that sparked many a lockdown goal: a bathroom selfie of one Kelendria Rowland, 39, casually serving us  —  bawwwdy  —  in a strapless black bra and bikini bottoms.
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Tomás Mier / People.com:
Surprise!  Kelly Rowland Is Pregnant with Her Second Child: 'I'm Knocking at 40's Door'  —  Kelly Rowland — who shares son Titan, 5, with husband Tim Weatherspoon — revealed the news on the cover of Women's Health  —  Titan Jewell is going to be a big brother!
Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Johnny Nash, singer of ‘I Can See Clearly Now,’ dies at 80  —  Johnny Nash, a singer-songwriter, actor and producer who rose from pop crooner to early reggae star to the creator and performer of the million-selling anthem “I Can See Clearly Now,” died Tuesday, his son said.
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Stereogum
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TMZ.com:
JOHNNY NASH ‘I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW’ SINGER DEAD AT 80  —  REMEMBERING JOHNNY NASH  —  Johnny Nash, the guy who sang the incredibly happy and infectious 1970s #1 hit, “I Can See Clearly Now,” has died.  —  The singer's son tells TMZ ... Johnny was at home Tuesday when he passed away of natural causes.
Discussion: Deadline and Daily Star
CBS Los Angeles:
Johnny Nash, ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ Singer, Dies At Age 80
Discussion: The Wrap
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Spike Lee on Chadwick Boseman, Donald Trump and How Black and Brown People Rescued New York  —  Half his face is covered by a mask.  And yet, Spike Lee still gets recognized on a walk in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.  —  On this sunny September morning, the 63-year-old director and activist …
Discussion: INSIDER
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Step in for the Queen to Host Visiting Leader at Buckingham Palace  —  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge hosted the President of Ukraine and his wife at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped in on behalf of Queen Elizabeth …
Discussion: Go Fug Yourself
Eleanor Halls / Telegraph:
Ed Sheeran's manager on royal duels, Russell Crowe's snakes and a secret new album  —  Music's most important manager reveals an eventful day in his shoes: hiding from Ed, royal duels, and Russell Crowe's killer snakes  —  Stuart Camp and Ed Sheeran might have the most eccentric working relationship …
Discussion: Dlisted and Daily Star
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Jessica Simpson's friends ‘horrified’ by John Mayer's 2007 Perez Hilton lip-lock  —  Jessica Simpson's friends thought that John Mayer betrayed her when he made out with Perez Hilton — but she glossed over it because she was “head-over-heels” in love with the singer, we're told.
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Lenny Kravitz's first words to Lisa Bonet: ‘I like your hair’  —  Lenny Kravitz was engaged when he first met Lisa Bonet.  —  The “Fly Away” rocker, 56, details his romantic courtship with “The Cosby Show” alum in his newly released memoir, “Let Love Rule.”
Discussion: Dlisted and USA Today
New York Times:
‘S.N.L.’ Had a Live Audience.  It Went Home With Paychecks.  —  Reopening guidelines implemented by the state of New York prohibit the public from attending live television shows — unless the show pays its crowd like cast members.  —  Before the coronavirus outbreak …
Mary Colurso / al.com:
See Morgan Wallen living it up with fans in Tuscaloosa after Bama game  —  Country singer Morgan Wallen got up close and personal with fans in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, partying with revelers after the Crimson Tide trounced Texas A&M at Bryant-Denny Stadium.  —  How do we know?
TMZ.com:
Eddie Van Halen Dead at 65 from Cancer  —  EDDIE VAN HALEN DEAD AT 65  —  REMEMBERING EDDIE VAN HALEN  —  4:50 PM PT — Valerie Bertinelli, Eddie's ex-wife and mother to his only child, Wolfgang, just posted a heartbreaking tribute to the rock star.  She called him “my love” …
Darlene Aderoju / People.com:
Britney Spears' Former Co-Conservator of Estate Says Singer's Conservatorship ‘Is In Her Best Interests’  —  “Britney, to this day, does not have the capacity to sign documents and make decisions for herself,” Andrew Wallet said  —  Britney Spears' father Jamie is no longer calling for a return …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
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Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Britney Spears reveals what she ‘really looks like’ in candid photo
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
 
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Cynthia Bailey dishes on wedding, COVID-19 protocols and NeNe's invite
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Stereogum
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Discussion: Dlisted and The Blemish
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Billy Bush Has Nothing to Hide
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
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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

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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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

 
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