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8:40 AM ET, October 28, 2020

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Chrissy Teigen / Medium:
Hi.  —  I had no idea when I would be ready to write this.  Part of me thought it would be early on, when I was still really feeling the pain of what happened.  I thought I would sit in the corner of my bedroom with the lights dimmed, just rolling off my thoughts.
New York Times:
Keith Raniere, Leader of Nxivm Sex Cult, Is Sentenced to 120 Years in Prison  —  In the courtroom, more than a dozen victims gave wrenching testimony about how he manipulated and sexually abused them.  —  Keith Raniere promised a path to happiness, seducing wealthy people who felt they lacked a higher purpose in life.
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Sonia Moghe / CNN:
Nxivm founder sentenced to the remainder of his life in prison
Discussion: The Blemish and The Wrap
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Luke Evans Seemingly Splits from Rafa Olarra as Actor Unfollows Art Director on Instagram  —  The former couple made their romance Instagram official in February  —  Luke Evans and Rafa Olarra have appeared to call it quits.  —  The actor, 41, recently unfollowed the art director on Instagram …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Bette Midler Confirms Hocus Pocus Cast Has Been Asked Back for Sequel: ‘All of Us Said Yes’  —  “They want to make a movie, they've asked us if we were interested and of course, all of us said yes,” Bette Midler said  —  The Sanderson sisters are staging a comeback!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kathy Hilton Signs / TMZ.com:
Kathy Hilton Joins ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’  —  “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” just became even more of a family affair ... because Kathy Hilton is officially joining the show.  —  The sister of ‘RHOBH’ star Kyle Richards and former star Kim Richards — and of course …
Discussion: Dlisted
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Who is Crystal Kung Minkoff? Meet the newest ‘RHOBH’ cast member
Discussion: People.com
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
I MO CELEB!  Olympic hero Sir Mo Farah joins I'm A Celebrity line-up as he makes reality TV debut  —  OLYMPIC hero Sir Mo Farah has signed up for this year's I'm A Celebrity . .  . Get Me Out Of Here!  —  Britain's most successful athlete, 37, will go into isolation this week for the ITV show.
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Star
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Simon Cowell back on his feet after bike crash, gets new veneers … Simon Cowell is mending himself from head to toe.  —  As he continues to recover from a horrific e-bike crash in August that nearly left him paralyzed, the “America's Got Talent” host, 61, paid a visit …
Discussion: Gossip Cop and Oh No They Didn't!
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TMZ.com:
Simon Cowell Gets a Set of New Teeth During Back Recovery
Discussion: HELLO!
People.com:
Johnny Weir Opens Up About Being Told 'You Can't Be Gay' as a Teen Breaking into Figure Skating  —  “I never felt accepted into the community that I was trying desperately to be a part of,” the Olympian said  —  Johnny Weir is opening up about being told “you can't be gay” in figure skating as a teenager.
Discussion: Queerty
Amanda N'Duka / Deadline:
Sam Heughan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Music Icon Celine Dion To Star In Romantic Drama For Screen Gems  —  EXCLUSIVE: Sam Heughan (Outlander) and Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Quantico) are set to star in the Screen Gems romantic drama, tentatively titled Text For You, with music icon and five …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Stewart Returns With Current Affairs Series for Apple (Exclusive)  —  The former ‘Daily Show’ host has also inked a first look deal with the streaming service.  —  Jon Stewart is headed back to our TV sets.  —  As part of an expansive, multi-year deal with Apple, the Emmy-drenched former writer …
TMZ.com:
Gwen Stefani Announces Engagement to Blake Shelton  —  Blake Shelton popped the question and Gwen Stefani had a two-word answer ... YES PLEASE!!!  —  Gwen announced Tuesday she and the country star are engaged after nearly 5 years of dating.  She shared a picture on her Instagram locking lips …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Becoming Elizabeth’: Alicia Von Rittberg To Star As Young Elizabeth I In Starz Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: German actress Alicia von Rittberg has landed the title role in Becoming Elizabeth, Starz's eight-episode drama series chronicling the early years of Queen Elizabeth I.
Discussion: The Wrap
 
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
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Eric Todisco / People.com:
Bethenny Frankel and Hillary Clinton Share Their Life Mantras and Discuss Practicing ‘Gratitude’
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
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People.com:
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Eric Todisco / People.com:
Sweet 4-Pound Chihuahua Who Mothers Animals in Need Voted Most Heroic Dog in America
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D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
The Wanted Singer Tom Parker Welcomes Second Child Following Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis
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TMZ.com:
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Marc Anthony is not dating ‘Basketball Wives’ star Evelyn Lozada
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
The Rock Hit The Gym A Little TOO Hard This Time — See The Bloody Injury Video!
Discussion: Page Six
Victor Pet / Perez Hilton:
Olivia Culpo Reveals Her Father Put Her On A Diet At Just 10 Years Old!
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Shirtless Chris Evans Hangs with His Cute Rescue Dog Dodger in New Photo
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly