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10:40 AM ET, November 1, 2020

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BBC:
Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90  —  Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, his family has said.  —  The Scottish actor was best known for his portrayal of James Bond, being the first to bring the role to the big screen and appearing in seven of the spy thrillers.
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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Sir Sean Connery dead: James Bond star dies aged 90 after health battle  —  Sir Sean Connery, who was the first actor to play James Bond in film, starring in 1962's Dr No among a number of other classics, has passed away at the age of 90  —  Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90, it has been confirmed.
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross Welcome Son Ziggy: ‘Our Sweet Boy Has Arrived!’  —  Ashlee Simpson Ross told PEOPLE in an exclusive family feature in August that she “can't wait for the snuggles” from her newborn  —  Ashlee Simpson Ross is a mother of three!  —  The 36-year-old …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Heidi Klum Releases a Horror Film Starring Her Husband and Kids in Lieu of Annual Halloween Party  —  “Just because we can't go out does not mean we can't be creative and have fun,” the supermodel tells PEOPLE exclusively.  “It is so important to enjoy the arts and keep the creative juices flowing.”
Discussion: Just Jared, Perez Hilton and Page Six
Hadley Freeman / The Guardian:
Helena Bonham Carter: ‘Divorce is cruel.  But some parts are to be recommended’  —  She doesn't believe in a stiff upper lip, or pretending - unless it's for work.  The actor talks about her split with Tim Burton, friendship with Johnny Depp, and playing the Queen's sister  —  ing-dong, it's the doorbell.
Discussion: Just Jared
Halina Watts / Mirror.co.uk:
Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton could come face to face after Posh Spice invite  —  EXCLUSIVE: Feuding pair and their husbands William and Harry have all been invited by Posh Spice to her son Brooklyn Beckham's marriage to US actress Nicola Peltz  —  Duchesses Kate and Meghan could meet …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Jonathan Borge / E! Online:
Tyler Cameron Says Matt James “Dodged a Bullet” by Not Competing on Clare's Bachelorette Season  —  Bachelorette alum Tyler Cameron sat down with BingE!  Club to discuss Clare Crawley's season—and what we can expect from Matt James' run on The Bachelor.  —  Everyone has an opinion …
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Billy Nilles / E! Online:
The MixtapE!  Presents the Only Halloween Playlist You Need  —  Featuring spooky tracks from Rihanna, Kim Petras, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more, your Halloween 2020 soundtrack has arrived.  —  Ready to get down, ghosts and gals?  —  Though COVID-19 has put the kibosh …
Discussion: Page Six
Nigel Smith / People.com:
Bette Midler Has Seen the Outline for Hocus Pocus 2: ‘All Of Us Agreed That It Was Pretty Great’  —  Disney is developing a sequel to the 1993 cult classic  —  Bette Midler has an idea of what Hocus Pocus 2 will be like — and she's excited!  —  Last year, news broke that Disney is developing …
Discussion: Variety
Ale Russian / People.com:
Whoopi Goldberg Missed Filming on Sister Act So the Women Playing the Nuns Were Paid Better  —  “The ladies hadn't gotten everything I thought they should have gotten — the nuns,” said Whoopi Goldberg  —  Whoopi Goldberg found a way to make sure her costars in Sister Act were compensated fairly.
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Us Weekly
Hollywood Reporter:
Ellen Page, Paris Berelc Starring in Video Game Comedy ‘1UP’ (Exclusive)  —  Kyle Newman is directing what will be the first feature to come from BuzzFeed Studios.  —  Ellen Page and Paris Berelc are starring in 1UP, an underdog comedy set in the world of gaming that Kyle Newman will direct for BuzzFeed Studios.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Tobey Maguire's Wife Jennifer Meyer Files for Divorce  —  TOBEY MAGUIRE'S WIFE JENNIFER MEYER FILES FOR DIVORCE ... 4 Years After They Split  —  Tobey Maguire and his estranged wife must have a thing about election season — one presidential term after they broke up ... she's finally filed for divorce.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and Just Jared
 
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