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4:40 PM ET, October 24, 2021

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NBC News:
Alec Baldwin assistant director had history of unsafe practices, prop maker says  —  Chaos and confusion end in tragedy on ‘Rust’ film set  —  LOS ANGELES — The assistant director on the set of “Rust” where Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins …
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Shan Ally / The Sun:   ALEC'S PAIN Alec Baldwin was ‘inconsolable for hours’ after fatal Rust shooting as ‘hysterical’ actor ‘cancels other projects’
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Ed Sheeran tells devastated fans he has Covid and has been forced to isolate just DAYS before new album release  —  ED SHEERAN has revealed that he has tested positive for coronavirus - and forced to isolate.  —  The 30-year-old singer told devastated fans that he'd had to cancel …
Discussion: E! Online, FemaleFirst and Page Six
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Page Six:
‘SNL’ producers ‘scrambling’ to replace Ed Sheeran amid COVID-19 diagnosis  —  Ed Sheeran's COVID-19 diagnosis has put a damper on “Saturday Night Live.”  —  The singer - who was scheduled to appear on the Nov. 6 show - announced via Instagram on Sunday that he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Discussion: Just Jared
Naman Ramachandran / Variety:
Ed Sheeran Tests Positive for COVID-19, Will Continue Performing From Home … “Hey guys.  Quick note to tell you that I've sadly tested positive for Covid, so I'm now self-isolating and following government guidelines,” the singer-songwriter posted on Instagram on Sunday.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Vanessa Bryant Describes How She Learned About Kobe and Gianna Bryant's Deaths  —  In a deposition for a lawsuit she filed against Los Angeles County, Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Bryant details how she found out her husband and daughter Gianna died in a helicopter crash.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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New York Times:
Vanessa Bryant, in Deposition, Describes Learning of Deaths of Kobe and Gianna
Discussion: BET and New York Post
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Katie Price snogs Carl Woods as she enjoys a break from rehab stint after drink-and-drugs crash  —  KATIE Price was seen passionately snogging her fiance Carl Woods as she took a brief break from her rehab stint at The Priory this week.  —  The former glamour model, 43 …
Discussion: Daily Star
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Hannah Chubb / People.com:
Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young Are Married: 'The Love I've Always Dreamed of'  —  The newlyweds met on the Fourth of July in 2019, and got engaged while celebrating their one-year anniversary in July 2020  —  Tarek El Moussa has officially flipped Heather Rae Young's last name!
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C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Reese Witherspoon & Ryan Phillippe Reunited To Celebrate Son Deacon's 18th Birthday!  —  Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe reunited to celebrate a very special occasion!  —  On Saturday, the Cruel Intentions alums shared touching tributes in honor of their son Deacon's 18th birthday.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, HELLO! and Page Six
Daily Mail:
FASHION AND BEAUTY FAVOURITES  —  TOKii is an intimate low lit space tucked away in Marylebone that makes for a great place to catch up with friends or pop to on a date.  We took a seat in one of the cosy booth-style seating areas and I could just catch a glimpse of the open kitchen area with the chefs in action.
Discussion: HELLO!
YouTube:
What Up With That: Oscar Isaac, Emily Ratajkowski and Nicholas Braun - SNL  —  Diondre Cole (Kenan Thompson) and the crew welcome guests Oscar Isaac, Emily Ratajkowski and Nicholas Braun for the Halloween Edition with a special appearan...
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Just Jared and Deadline
Katie Song / Variety:
Val Bisoglio, Actor in ‘Saturday Night Fever’ and ‘M*A*S*H’, Dies at 95 … Val Bisoglio, a character actor whose credits across film, television and theater date back more than 50 years, died on Oct. 18.  He was 95.  —  Bisoglio died in his mountain home near Los Olivos …
Discussion: The Wrap, The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
 
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Dan Coombs / The Sun:
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TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Trespasser Arrested Outside Home Despite Restraining Order
Discussion: Daily Mail
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Simon Cowell lines up Mabel to be a judge on his new game show Walk The Line
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Daniel Kreps / Rolling Stone:
Jay Black, Jay and the Americans Singer, Dead at 82
Discussion: Stereogum, New York Post and The Sun
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Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
Strictly romance! AJ Odudu is dating her professional dance partner Kai Widdrington - but the curse is not to blame because both were single
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Looks Back on Fashion Regrets, a ‘Mortifying’ KUWTK Scene and More
Discussion: justjared.com
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jeremy Kyle finally ties the knot with fiancé Vicky after cancelling ceremony SIX times
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
 

 
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Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

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Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg:
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