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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Contestant Nikki McKibbin Dead at 42  —  9:47 AM PT — American Idol has responded to McKibbin's death, saying, “Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing.  She was part of our American Idol family and will be truly missed.
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Just Jared:
Nikki McKibbin Dead - ‘American Idol’ Alum Dies at 42  —  Nikki McKibbin has sadly passed away at the age of 42, according to her co-stars.  —  The Texas-born American Idol Season 1 finalist finished in third place on the show's inaugural season in 2002.  —  Sources connected to Nikki's family tell TMZ she died of a brain aneurysm.
Discussion: Daily Star
Craig Sadler:
Many of you already know something is wrong.  The love of my life Nikki Sadler suffered an aneurysm on Wednesday.  She would already be gone, but she's an organ donor and has been kept on life support to make that possible.  That shouldn't be a surprise to us.  Even at the end she is still giving.
Discussion: E! Online
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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Daily Mail:
'A gorgeous, model of a man - I was there as he slipped away without a fuss': Sean Connery's widow Micheline reveals the final moments of the Bond star whose wit and charm defined an era as he dies aged 90  — Former milkman Sir Sean Connery became a Hollywood star as the first ever James Bond in 1962 film Dr No
TMZ.com:
‘60 Days In’ Star Nate Burrell Dead At 33 from Suicide By Gunshot  —  Nate Burrell, one of the stars of A&E's docuseries, “60 Days In,” has taken his own life.  —  Nate's sister, Chelsey Walker, tells TMZ, Nate committed suicide Saturday night.  She says her brother shot and killed himself out in public in downtown Allegan, Michigan.
Discussion: Daily Star, Deadline and The US Sun
Amanda Devlin / latest celebrity news …:
Gigi Hadid reveals first glimpse of daughter as she shares family snap with Zayn Malik after dressing up for Halloween  —  GIGI Hadid has given fans the first glimpse of her newborn daughter.  —  The 25-year-old model shared a family snap after dressing up for Halloween with boyfriend Zayn Malik.
Mary Gallagher / latest celebrity news …:
Holly Willoughby shows off her curves in black ballgown to present Pride of Britain award  —  HOLLY Willoughby showed off her sensational curves in a black ballgown as she presented a Pride of Britain award.  —  Holly, 39, wowed in a strapless dress for the bash, which celebrates the achievements …
Discussion: Daily Star and HELLO!
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 …
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Reunite With Kids for Halloween Amid Divorce  —  Family of five!  Kristin Cavallari and her estranged husband, Jay Cutler, reunited for a fun Halloween celebration with their three children amid their divorce.  —  Halloween Costumes the Stars Are Wearing This Spooky Season
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Bryan Brunati / latest celebrity news …:
INKED MEMORY Chrissy Teigen reveals new tattoo of late son Jack's name four weeks after she and husband John Legend lost baby boy  —  CHRISSY Teigen revealed her new tattoo of late son Jack's name just four weeks after she and husband John Legend lost their baby boy.
Discussion: HELLO!, Cosmopolitan, Page Six and E! Online
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Kris Jenner stuns with grey hair as she undergoes epic makeover for Halloween … Kris Jenner rarely changes her hairstyle and has been sporting her iconic dark pixie cut for years.  —  But the famous momager proved she suits any look after dressing up for Halloween over the weekend.
Discussion: TMZ.com
 
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Discussion: 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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