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12:45 PM ET, October 22, 2020

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Absolutely Not:
Jennifer Lawrence: She's Got An Oscar, I've Got Sciatica … - Jennifer Lawrence: She's Got An Oscar, I've Got Sciatica  —  On this episode of the Absolutely Not Podcast, Heather interviews a true acting icon and apparently the podcast's biggest fan, Jennifer Lawrence.  Yes, you read that right, JLAW.
Wall Street Journal:
Quibi Is Shutting Down as Problems Mount  —  Streaming service hired a restructuring firm that recommended a range of options to the board  —  Quibi Holdings LLC is shutting itself down, according to people familiar with the matter, a crash landing for a once-highflying entertainment startup that raised $1.75 billion in capital.
Page Six:
Anna Wintour and Shelby Bryan split after 20 years  —  Anna Wintour and telecom millionaire Shelby Bryan have finally split after more than 20 years together, Page Six is told.  —  We'd previously reported that things had cooled off between the powerful pair and that they hadn't been seen in public together for some time.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Full Feed
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Shonda Rhimes Is Ready to “Own Her S***”: The Game-Changing Showrunner on Leaving ABC, “Culture Shock” at Netflix and Overcoming Her Fears  —  Three years into her groundbreaking deal and with her first projects finally arriving, the uber writer-producer talks about meeting her own high expectations …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly, Dlisted and Page Six
Catherine Shoard / The Guardian:
Rudy Giuliani faces questions after compromising scene in new Borat film … The reputation of Rudy Giuliani could be set for a further blow with the release of highly embarrassing footage in Sacha Baron Cohen's follow-up to Borat.  —  In the film, released on Friday, the former New York mayor …
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Kate Middleton Just Wore Another Pantsuit — But Are Her Chic Outfits Breaking Royal Protocol?  —  Queen Elizabeth is said to not be a fan of the look  —  Kate Middleton is rocking a power pantsuit...again!  —  After Kate and Prince William stepped out to meet some of the finalists …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Niecy Nash to Host Daytime Syndicated Talk Show (Exclusive)  —  A presentation of the potential series from CBS Television Distribution will be shot in the near future.  —  Niecy Nash may be adding talk show host to her résumé.  —  CBS Television Distribution …
Discussion: The Wrap and Bossip
Emily / Dlisted:
Dominic West's Wife, Catherine FitzGerald, Has Fled To Ireland For A “Work Trip”  —  Last time on The Affair, our girl Lily James was forced to cancel interviews meant to plug Netflix's Rebecca.  Meanwhile, Dominic West was in talks to play an even more notorious cheater, Prince Charles, on The Crown.
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Scott Speedman Joins Netflix's ‘You’ For Season 3  —  EXCLUSIVE: Animal Kingdom alum Scott Speedman has been tapped for a major recurring role on the upcoming third season of the Netflix series You, headlined by Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti.  —  Speedman will play Matthew, a successful CEO, husband, and uncommunicative father.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Jared Leto to Play Joker in Zack Snyder's ‘Justice League’ (Exclusive)  —  Looks like Leto is getting the last laugh as he joins the shooting of additional scenes for the Snyder Cut.  —  Zack Snyder's new Justice League cut is getting some killer laughs.  —  Jared Leto, who played classic DC villain …
Discussion: Vanity Fair, Page Six and The Wrap
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Flashdance’ TV Reboot in the Works at Paramount+ (Exclusive)  —  Original producer Lynda Obst is returning to oversee the new take on the 1983 feature that helped rocket Jennifer Beals to stardom.  —  Paramount+ is ready to turn up the Irene Cara.  —  The streamer, currently known as CBS …
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Netflix to Campaign Chadwick Boseman as Lead Actor for 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' … As the Oscar season continues to unfold, a new question has been answered for the upcoming awards circuit.  Netflix has confirmed to Variety that it will campaign the late Chadwick Boseman in the lead actor category …
 
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Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Susan Sarandon says Cher stole her role in ‘The Witches of Eastwick’
Discussion: Dlisted and RADAR
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
5-Year-Old Girl with Cancer Proves ‘Bald Is Beautiful’ in Disney Princess-Inspired Photo Shoot
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Jill Duggar Dillard Opens Up About Distancing from Her Family: ‘I Never Expected This to Happen’
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Liz McNeil / People.com:
How Brooke Shields Found Body (and Bikini) Confidence at 55: ‘Women Over 50 Are Not Done’
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Page Six
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
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Discussion: Perez Hilton
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Robert & Michelle King Coronavirus Drama Series ‘The Second Wave’ Ordered By Spectrum; Audra McDonald, Taylor Schilling & Steven Pasquale Star
Discussion: The Wrap
Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Kylie Jenner Settles Lawsuit Over Lingerie
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Page Six
Emily Nash / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's new website unveiled
Discussion: Vanity Fair, Us Weekly and Cele|bitchy