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Page Six:
Chris Evans scoops People magazine's ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ 2021 title  —  Chris Evans has landed People magazine's coveted “Sexiest Man Alive” cover, Page Six is told by multiple sources.  —  The “Knives Out” hunk was originally slated to take the mantle last year, but insiders tell us …
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Julia Black / Insider:
‘I was literally screaming in pain’: Young women say they met Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy for sex and it turned violent and humiliating … In the summer of 2020, Madison sent Barstool Sports' founder, Dave Portnoy, a direct message on Instagram complimenting his famous “one bite” pizza reviews.
Baxter Holmes / ESPN:
Allegations of racism and misogyny within the Phoenix Suns: Inside Robert Sarver's 17-year tenure as owner  —  ON THE EVENING of Oct. 30, 2016, at Talking Stick Resort Arena in downtown Phoenix, Earl Watson, in just his third game as the Suns' head coach, faced a tall task: beat the powerhouse Golden State Warriors.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jesy Nelson takes a swipe at exes with Heartbreak Hotel ballad on debut solo album  —  JESY NELSON'S exes may want to brace themselves for her debut album next year.  —  I can reveal the former Little Mix singer has written a series of heartfelt ballads about her doomed love life following …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Ree Hines / TODAY.com:
Kristen Stewart wants Guy Fieri to officiate her wedding.  Watch her reaction to his answer  —  The “Spencer” star said she wanted the “sweet, sweet spikey-headed man” to do the honors.  Now see what the Mayor of Flavortown has to say about that.  —  Kristen Stewart made a big announcement this week …
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Greta Bjornson / People.com:
Gal Gadot Teases Her Role as the Evil Queen in Disney's Snow White Remake: 'I'm So Excited'  —  “I cannot wait to get into the shoes and the crown of the Evil Queen,” Gal Gadot tells PEOPLE at the premiere of Red Notice on Wednesday  —  Gal Gadot is getting wicked for her next role.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Kris Jenner and Scott Disick Spotted Filming Hulu Series After Kourtney Kardashian's Engagement … Still part of the family — and the show.  Scott Disick was spotted filming the Kardashian-Jenner family's upcoming Hulu series with Kris Jenner.  —  Us Weekly can confirm cameras were rolling …
Discussion: E! Online
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The Sun:   Kourtney Kardashian nearly busts out of bright red leather dress after showing off her new vibrator on Instagram
Variety:
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo to Star in ‘Wicked’ Musical for Universal  —  Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are soon to be defying gravity. … He has been attached to the project since February, and casting rumors for the film's two main roles have been swirling for months.
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Wrap and Stereogum
Deadline:
Eve To Take Break From ABC's ‘Queens’ After Pregnancy Announcement  —  EXCLUSIVE: Queens star Eve is going on a maternity leave as she is preparing for the birth of her first child in February 2022, Deadline has learned.  The singer-actress, who plays one of the leads on the new ABC drama, Brianna, announced her pregnancy Oct. 15.
Discussion: Just Jared
Liz Calvario‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Will Smith Says He Had His House and Cars Seized, Went to Jail Before ‘Fresh Prince’ Fame (Exclusive)  —  When it rains, it pours.  —  Will Smith is getting candid about hitting rock bottom right before his Fresh Prince of Bel-Air fame.  In ET's exclusive clip of Apple TV+'s The Oprah Conversation …
Discussion: The Sun
Jorge Solis / The Sun:
Pregnant Kylie Jenner shows off baby bump as she supports Kendall Jenner & Travis Scott at Houston charity baseball game  —  A pregnant Kylie Jenner showed off her baby bump while she supported her sister Kendall Jenner and her baby daddy Travis Scott at a Houston baseball game for charity.
Discussion: E! Online
Isaac Crowson / The Sun:
Alan Carr's hubby ‘nearly hit a mum while four times over the drink-drive limit’  —  ALAN Carr's hubby reversed into a cop car while drunk after narrowly missing a mum with a pram, a court heard.  —  Paul Drayton, 50, was allegedly four times the drink-drive limit when his Mitsubishi 4×4 is said to have almost struck the woman.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Ramona Singer's alleged racist comment about Eboni K. Williams revealed  —  Ramona Singer's behavior may have cost “Real Housewives of New York City” fans their beloved reunion, and now Page Six can reveal the alleged comment that launched Bravo's investigation into racism.
Discussion: RADAR
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘Harry Potter’ Turns 20: Director Chris Columbus on Working With Young Daniel Radcliffe and Why He Wants to Adapt ‘The Cursed Child’  —  More than two decades ago, “Harry Potter” mania was at an all-time high.  The fervor that surrounded J.K. Rowling's fantasy novel about a bespectacled boy …
Discussion: E! Online
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Gael Garcia Bernal to Star in Marvel Halloween Special at Disney Plus … Gael Garcia Bernal is set to star in the Marvel Studios Halloween special currently in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has confirmed with sources.  —  Plot details for the untitled special are being kept under wraps …
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
Rep. Jason Smith Rips Meghan Markle for Using Royal Title to Lobby Congress  —  REP. JASON SMITH MEGHAN NEEDS TO DROP ‘DUCHESS’ ... If She's Lobbying Congress … Meghan Markle should go by her U.S. family name the next time she decides to wade into U.S. politics by cold-calling members of Congress ... so says U.S. Rep. Jason Smith.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
Henry Ruggs: Memorial For Deceased 23-Yr-Old Driver Set Up At Crash Scene  —  HENRY RUGGS III ACCIDENT MEMORIAL ERECTED AT CRASH SCENE Where 23-Year-Old Died  —  A memorial has been set up in Las Vegas for the victim in the Henry Ruggs accident ... at the spot where the former Raiders player slammed …
Discussion: RADAR
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Dwayne Johnson Pledges To Stop Using Real Guns On His Productions, Following ‘Rust’ Tragedy (EXCLUSIVE) … “Red Notice,” which launches on the streaming service on Nov. 12, followed very careful safety protocols on-set, as most productions do.  But after the tragic death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins …
 
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Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson Spotted on Second NYC Outing At Private Club
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Tom Bryant / Mirror.co.uk:
EXCLUSIVE: Ed Balls and Rob Rinder to join Good Morning Britain as part of new ‘supergroup’ rota
Ashleigh Rainbird / Mirror.co.uk:
Lionel Blair dead: Legendary showbiz entertainer dies aged 92 surrounded by family
Discussion: The Sun
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Siesta Key's Chloe Trautman Is Engaged to Boyfriend Chris Long: See the Ring
Discussion: E! Online
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Timothy Olyphant Boards ‘Daisy Jones & The Six’ at Amazon (Exclusive)
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Jennifer Roback / The Sun:
When did Dakota Johnson go to rehab?
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Alex Ritman / Hollywood Reporter:
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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