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10:30 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.
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
See a Bearded George Clooney in the First Trailer for Upcoming Sci-Fi Drama The Midnight Sky  —  In his first big-screen role since 2016, George Clooney is on a mission to save five astronauts.  —  On Tuesday, Netflix released the first official trailer for The Midnight Sky …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
People.com:
Scheana Shay Reveals She Is Pregnant Again After June Miscarriage: I'm So Excited to ‘Be a Mom’  —  Vanderpump Rules star Scheana Shay opens up about her pregnancy in this week's issue of PEOPLE, out Friday … FB  —  More  —  Scheana Shay is pregnant!
Discussion: Page Six
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
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.
Discussion: Variety, Vanity Fair and Us Weekly
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Sonia Moghe / CNN:
Nxivm founder sentenced to the remainder of his life in prison
Discussion: The Blemish and The Wrap
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
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
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 …
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
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
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!
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Netflix Picks Up John David Washington Thriller ‘Born to Be Murdered’ (Exclusive)  —  Alicia Vikander is also in the thriller that was produced by Luca Guadagnino.  —  Netflix has picked up Born to Be Murdered, a thriller starring Tenet headliner John David Washington and produced by Luca Guadagnino.
Discussion: The Wrap
 
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Simon Cowell back on his feet after bike crash, gets new veneers
Eric Todisco / People.com:
Bethenny Frankel and Hillary Clinton Share Their Life Mantras and Discuss Practicing ‘Gratitude’
Discussion: Page Six
People.com:
Kaitlyn Bristowe Says Carrie Ann Inaba's Performance Comments on DWTS Were ‘Soul-Crushing’
Discussion: The Wrap
Eric Todisco / People.com:
Sweet 4-Pound Chihuahua Who Mothers Animals in Need Voted Most Heroic Dog in America
Discussion: Dlisted
D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
The Wanted Singer Tom Parker Welcomes Second Child Following Stage 4 Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Colin Kaepernick Series Lands ‘Get Down’ Star Jaden Michael To Play Young Kap
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Marc Anthony is not dating ‘Basketball Wives’ star Evelyn Lozada
Discussion: Us Weekly and Sandra Rose
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!
Discussion: Page Six
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Shirtless Chris Evans Hangs with His Cute Rescue Dog Dodger in New Photo
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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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

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

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

 
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