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8:35 PM ET, November 1, 2020

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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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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: New York Times, Variety and E! Online
Just Jared:
Nikki McKibbin Dead - ‘American Idol’ Alum Dies at 42
Discussion: Daily Star and The US Sun
People.com:
American Idol's Nikki McKibbin Reflected on Her Past Struggles a Year Before Her Death
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘SURFACE’ ACTOR EDDIE HASSELL DEAD AT 30 ... Shot in Texas  —  Actor Eddie Hassell — most famous from NBC's “Surface” — has died after being shot ... TMZ has learned.  —  Eddie's rep tells us he was killed early Sunday morning somewhere in Texas over what appears to be a carjacking.
Clemmie Moodie / The Sun:
WILLS COVID FIGHT Prince William battled coronavirus in April but kept it secret because he didn't want to alarm nation  —  PRINCE William “struggled to breathe” after being struck down by Covid-19, The Sun can reveal.  —  The Duke of Cambridge kept his diagnosis a secret because he didn't want to alarm the nation.
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: HELLO! and Daily Star
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Sophie Blackman / Daily Star:
Carol Vorderman kicks off Pride of Britain Awards with brutal Dominic Cummings dig
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: The US Sun, Daily Star and Deadline
HELLO!:
Exclusive: Coronation Street's Victoria Ekanoye expecting first child with Jonny Lomas … In an exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine, former Coronation Street actress Victoria Ekanoye has revealed she is pregnant with her and boyfriend Jonny Lomas's first child.
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.
Edward Enninful / British Vogue:
“I've Decided To Give Myself Permission To Focus On My Joy”: How Beyoncé Tackled 2020  —  It was always going to be special.  How could it not be?  And yet I'm not sure I could have predicted how having Beyoncé - an icon of music, fashion and culture for more than 20 years …
TMZ.com:
Megan Fox Slams Brian Austin Green for Posting Son in Halloween Photo  —  BAG took down the original photo that featured Journey and posted the same pic, but with the kid cropped out.  Now, it just has him in there ... same caption and all.  —  Megan Fox just went scorched Earth on her ex …
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
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BBC:
Sean Connery: James Bond actor dies aged 90
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Emerges From Video Shoot in Just Calvin Klein Boxer Briefs  —  JUSTIN BIEBER Wraps Video Shoot ... EMERGES IN JUST HIS BOXER BRIEFS!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Justin Bieber was burning the midnight oil for a new music video — and it looks like the guy scorched off his pants in the process …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Kayleigh Roberts / Marie Claire:
Prince Charles Felt Like Prince Philip “Pushed” Him Into Marrying Princess Diana, a Royal Biographer Says
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Jenna Anderson / Comic Book:
Travis Scott Deletes Instagram After Fans Drag His Batman Halloween Costume
Discussion: Just Jared
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Reunite With Kids for Halloween Amid Divorce
Discussion: E! Online and 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

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

 
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