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12:55 PM ET, November 1, 2020

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TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Contestant Nikki McKibbin Dead at 42  —  Nikki McKibbin, who placed third on the first season of “American Idol” has died.  —  Sources connected to Nikki's family tell TMZ, Nikki died of a brain aneurysm.  She was in the hospital on life support, and at 3 AM this morning …
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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.
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.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, TMZ.com and Page Six
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
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!
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
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 …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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
 
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Nigel Smith / People.com:
Bette Midler Has Seen the Outline for Hocus Pocus 2: ‘All Of Us Agreed That It Was Pretty Great’
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Simon Boyle / The Sun:
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Hollywood Reporter:
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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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