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2:20 PM ET, November 16, 2021

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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Harry Potter ‘Return to Hogwarts’ Special to Reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint for HBO Max … The original Hogwarts wizarding trio are reuniting to recount their adventures from two decades ago.  —  Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will join filmmaker Chris Columbus …
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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts |  Official Teaser |  HBO Max  —  Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they trav...
Discussion: Us Weekly and People.com
Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Forgotten Harry Potter cast now - fatal stabbing, drug arrest and quitting fame  —  Harry Potter catapulted many stars into global fame, whilst also cementing some actors as megastars, but Daily Star has had a look at where some of the cast with smaller parts are now
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Dan Heching / People.com:
Heath Freeman, Bones and NCIS Actor, Dies at 41  —  “His life was filled with deep loyalty, affection, and generosity towards his family and friends, and an extraordinary zest for life,” the actor's manager said in a statement to PEOPLE  —  Heath Freeman, the actor famous for portraying killer Howard Epps on Bones, has died.
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The Sun:
Who did Heath Freeman play in Bones?  —  BONES actor Heath Freeman has died aged 41 at his home in Austin, Texas.  —  We honor this amazing actor by taking a look at what he has played in over his years of acting.  —  Heath played the role of Howard Epps in the drama series Bones.
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
George Clooney Says He Knew Amal Would Change His Life Forever When They First Met  —  Aww, these two.  —  It's hard to think of a couple more well suited and more aspirational than George and Amal Clooney—and these two sure like to prove it to us.  —  When they met, George Clooney …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Just Jared:
Pete Davidson Reveals His Dating Dealbreaker  —  Pete Davidson is opening up about his dating life.  —  The 28-year-old SNL comedian made an appearance on iHeartMedia's River Cafe Table 4.  —  During the appearance, he opened up about eating habits, his stand-up career and his personal life.
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Emma Baty / Cosmopolitan:
Everybody Wants Hailee Steinfeld  —  In an extremely honest Q&A, our December/January cover star—the busiest person in Hollywood—talks  —  Hailee Steinfeld insists her place is “a mess.”  She's 10 days from moving out of her New York City apartment, and she and her mom are “in the scramble,” she says.
Discussion: Just Jared
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kristen Stewart on Robert Pattinson romance: ‘We were young and stupid’  —  Chalk it up to lack of experience.  —  Kristen Stewart attributes her relationship with ex Robert Pattison to being “young and stupid.”  —  The actress, who recently announced she is engaged to Dylan Meyer …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Sends Poignant Message After Canceling Outing: ‘None of Us Can Slow the Passage of Time’  —  Her absence marks the first time the Queen has missed the Church of England's national assembly  —  Queen Elizabeth canceled her appearance at the Church of England's national assembly on Tuesday …
Discussion: Just Jared
Deirdre Simonds / Daily Mail:
Go for gold with a Burberry bag like Irina  —  Accessories can make or break an outfit, which is why it's worth investing in the perfect bag for you.  —  A black leather bag is a classic adopted by the masses, including Irina Shayk.  Once again, the model stepped out accessorizing with the ‘Olympia’ bag by Burberry.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, RADAR and Just Jared
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Dancing With the Stars' Derek Hough Diagnosed With Breakthrough Case of COVID  —  Dancing With the Stars judge Derek Hough recently announced that he's tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID, sharing that he's “doing everything [he] can to get better.”
Discussion: Just Jared
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Princess Charlene Cancels National Day Appearance, Citing Health Issues  —  The royal, 43, reunited with her husband Prince Albert and their two children in Monaco last week after a six-month absence  —  Princess Charlene has canceled her scheduled appearance at Monaco's National Day this Friday …
Discussion: Just Jared
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Why It Took Succession's Kieran Culkin 7 Weeks to Name Baby No. 2  —  Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton ran into a little trouble while deciding on their son's name.  Find out why it took seven weeks for the Succession star and his wife to pick one.  —  What's in a name?
Discussion: Just Jared
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Katie Price says she's in her ‘happy place’ with her horses as they don't judge her after denying Vegas wedding  —  KATIE Price took a break from her Las Vegas holiday today to post about the love she has for her horse Wallis.  —  In an emotional message, the 43-year-old described …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Jack Hardwick / The Sun:
Jesy Nelson reveals she's caught Covid as she cancels live shows  —  JESY Nelson has been forced to pull out of HITS Radio Live this weekend.  —  The Boyz singer was set to make her live stage debut as a solo artist at the Birmingham based gig but has been struck down with Covid.
Discussion: Daily Star
Abigail Adams / People.com:
Basketball Wives' Angel Brinks and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's RoccStar Welcome a Baby Boy  —  The music producer called their son's birth “the greatest gift ever” while documenting the big day on his Instagram Story  —  It's a boy!  —  Angel Brinks and RoccStar welcomed a son into the world on Saturday …
Discussion: BET
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
‘The Crown’ Filmed a Pivotal Princess Diana Scene in Prince William's “Front Garden”  —  An insider thought this was a questionable decision.  —  Another day, another drama from the set of The Crown.  The show has once again come under fire—this time because of the choice of location …
Discussion: Daily Mail, FemaleFirst and Cele|bitchy
Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Kaia Gerber appears to be removing her shoulder tattoo  —  Kaia Geber's extensive ink collection just got a bit smaller.  —  The 20-year-old model is removing her shoulder tattoo, a delicate design depicting a female torso in the shape of a heart.  —  She showed off the faded ink on Monday …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Lily-Rose Depp Seen Packing on PDA with French Rapper Yassine Stein  —  Lily-Rose Depp was spotted kissing French rapper Yassine Stein in Los Angeles  —  Lily-Rose Depp is stepping out with her new beau Yassine Stein.  —  The actress and model was photographed with Stein, a French rapper, on Sunday while in Los Angeles.
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
 
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TMZ.com:
Rapper Polo G Has 3 Charges Dropped in Miami Cop Attack Case
Discussion: The FADER, BET and Rolling Stone
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
See Inside Jeannie Mai's Travel-Themed Baby Shower: “We Had the Best Time”
Discussion: Bossip
E! Online:
See Which Two Pairs Went Home During the Dancing With the Stars Semi-Finals
Discussion: Just Jared
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's dating history: From Jake Gyllenhaal to Tom Hiddleston
Discussion: Bustle and E! Online
Fiona Nimoni / The Sun:
Rita Ora is ‘totally serious’ about boyfriend Taika Waititi as he meets her parents for the first time
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
Just Jared:
Hilary Duff Recreates Her Viral ‘With Love’ TikTok Dance - Watch Here!
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Page Six
TMZ.com:
D.A. Says Hannah Daughtry's Death Not a Homicide Investigation
Discussion: Perez Hilton and RADAR
Christian Burton / Celebrity Insider:
Travis Scott Now Faces More Than 100 Lawsuits Following The Concert Massacre
Discussion: E! Online
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Michael Schulman / New Yorker:
Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes in Search of Lost Time
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Page Six:
Revealed: Paris Hilton's new husband, Carter Reum, has a 9-year-old love child
Greg Evans / Deadline:
‘Spring Awakening’ Reunion Concert Will Be Subject Of HBO Documentary; Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele Among Original Cast Returning
Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE

 
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