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Evan Sanford / KDFX-TV:
Travis Scott's Coachella performance canceled by Goldenvoice  —  Travis Scott is no longer performing at Coachella 2022, according to reports from the city of Indio and the Community Services Manager Jim Curtis.  —  This comes as controversies continue to swirl after the deadly Astroworld Festival, and Scott faces numerous lawsuits.
Aimée Lutkin / Cosmopolitan:
Megan Thee Stallion Just Got Her Bachelor's Degree On Top of Everything Else  —  Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion is graduating from Texas Southern University with a bachelor's degree in health administration.  The 26-year-old has been pursuing her degree as she takes over the music industry …
Discussion: People.com, Bustle and FemaleFirst
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Megan Thee Graduate / TMZ.com:
Megan Thee Stallion Graduates from Texas Southern University  —  MEGAN THEE STALLION Graduates from TSU ... WELCOME TO SMART GIRL WINTER!!!  —  Megan Thee Stallion is now Megan Thee Graduate — 'cause she just got her diploma ... and the video is something to behold.
Discussion: Stereogum
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
Travis Scott's Spiked Seltzer Brand Cacti Discontinued, Anheuser-Busch Announces  —  Travis Scott's alcoholic Cacti beverages will no longer be sold in stores, Anheuser-Busch revealed in a statement on Friday  —  Travis Scott is closing the door on his spiked seltzer business venture.
Discussion: The Sun
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FemaleFirst:
Michael Strahan becomes first news anchor to head into space  —  Michael Strahan has completed his trip into space, the first news anchor to do so. … Michael Strahan has become the first news anchor to take a trip into space.  —  The ‘Good Morning America’ host took a trip …
Discussion: YouTube, CNBC and E! Online
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Jessica Chastain, Aaron Sorkin, & Anne Hathaway Defend Succession's Jeremy Strong Over ‘Distorted’ Viral Profile … A recent profile from The New Yorker on Succession star Jeremy Strong, which revealed the unusual lengths he goes to for his craft, has sparked quite a lot of conversation online...
Discussion: FemaleFirst, E! Online and The Wrap
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Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Zendaya and Tom Holland Address Their Height Difference: ‘I Never Thought of It as a Thing’  —  “This is normal,” Zendaya said of their height difference, adding: “My mom is taller than my dad”  —  Tom Holland and Zendaya aren't bothered by their height difference.
Discussion: Elle and E! Online
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Thomas Galindo / HotNewHipHop:
Rod Wave Confirms He Is Safe After Dropping Troubling Song About Suicide  —  Rod Wave posted and deleted his new song “Nirvana.”  —  Rod Wave gave fans quite the scare this weekend.  After potentially alluding to his suicide on a new track, he took to social media to reassure everything was okay.
Discussion: The Sun
Laura Goddard / The Sun:
David Beckham's dad Ted marries millionaire solicitor at intimate ceremony with England legend as best man  —  DAVID Beckham played a blinder yesterday as best man at dad Ted's pearly white wedding.  —  Ted, 73, got hitched to millionaire solicitor Hilary Meredith, 62 …
Charlotte Cripps / The Independent:
Rita Ora: ‘Freezing my eggs was the best thing I ever did’  —  Exclusive: As the singer returns to the bonkers game show ‘The Masked Singer’ next month, she opens up to Charlotte Cripps about IVF, her relationship with Taika Waititi, and why she will always feel passionate about protecting refugees
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Daily Star and The Sun
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway to be handed gong in New Year's Honours after rollercoaster year  —  TV's Kate Garraway will be awarded a gong in the New Year's Honours.  —  The Good Morning Britain host, 54, is recognised after 32 years in broadcasting including her heartbreaking documentary …
Discussion: Daily Star
Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Coldplay And Lil Nas X Team Members Positive For Covid-19, Causing Acts To Withdraw From Christmas Show  —  Members of the crew for Coldplay and Lil Nas X have tested positive for Covid-19, causing the acts to withdraw from upcoming shows.  —  Lil Nas X performed last night in New York City …
 
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Amazon's new competition TV show, debuting October 30, will have entrepreneurs pitch judges, including Amazon execs; finalists' product will be sold on Amazon

Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ted Sarandos calls on streaming rivals to release their viewership numbers, says Netflix can double its viewership with live events and Christmas Day NFL games

 
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