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12:50 PM ET, September 28, 2022

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Katie Couric Media:
Why NOT Me?  —  “You're due for a mammogram,” my gynecologist said, looking over my medical chart.  It was May; I had just gotten a pap smear and was still sitting on the exam table in my pink cotton (open in the front) gown.  —  “That's crazy, I just got one!”  I told her, with a hint of indignation.
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TMZ.com:
Katie Couric Reveals She Has Breast Cancer  —  Katie Couric, a TV icon, is battling breast cancer.  —  The 65-year-old former “Today” show anchor just revealed she was diagnosed in June.  Cancer is no stranger to Katie ... she lost her first husband, Jay Monahan, to colon cancer in 1998.
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FemaleFirst:
Hailey Bieber has spoken for first time about whether she ‘stole’ Justin Bieber from Selena Gomez
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Robert Cormier, Actor on ‘Heartland’ and ‘Slasher,’ Dies at 33  —  The Toronto native also appeared on ‘Designated Survivor’ and ‘American Gods’ during his too-brief career.  —  Robert Cormier, a Toronto-born bartender-turned-actor who appeared on such TV shows as American Gods, Heartland and Slasher, has died.
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The Hollywood Reporter:
Marvel's ‘Blade’ Loses Director Bassam Tariq (Exclusive)  —  The project, which stars Mahershala Ali, was gearing up to shoot in the fall. … Blade, which has a release date of Nov. 3, 2023, was gearing up to begin shooting in November in Atlanta.  It is unclear how Tariq's departure …
Aili Nahas / People.com:
‘Chicago Med’ Star Marlyne Barrett Reveals She Has Uterine and Ovarian Cancer: 'I'm Holding Onto Faith'  —  Her character on Chicago Med battled cancer — now actress Marlyne Barrett faces the diagnosis herself and is taking it “one day at a time”  —  Fans of Chicago Med's Marlyne Barrett …
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Sarah Jessica Parker Would Do a Third ‘Hocus Pocus’ If Bette Midler Is On Board (Exclusive)  —  It was a family affair for Sarah Jessica Parker on the purple carpet at the premiere of “Hocus Pocus 2.”  —  On Tuesday night, Sarah was joined by her husband Matthew Broderick and twin girls Tabitha and Marion.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Billy Eichner: Carrie Underwood blocking me on Twitter was a ‘great honor’  —  Carrie Underwood blocked Billy Eichner on Twitter last year — but he's far from upset about it.  —  The “Billy on the Street” star reflected on the “great honor” during a “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” appearance on Tuesday.
TMZ.com:
Lizzo Plays 200-Year-Old Flute Once Owned by James Madison  —  LIZZO I JUST MADE FLUTE HISTORY!!!  Plays James Madison's 200-Year-Old Flute  —  Lizzo's making musical history with a damn near ancient instrument — she's now the first person to play a crystal flute that once belonged to one of America's founding fathers!!!
Just Jared:
Fourth ‘Star Trek’ Franchise Movie With Chris Pine & Zoe Saldana Removed From Release Schedule  —  There's a big update about the anticipated fourth movie to Star Trek.  —  First announced in February, J.J. Abrams revealed that all the original stars would be returning for the film as the universe expanded even more.
Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Sarah Jessica Parker's Twins Marion and Tabitha Broderick Look All Grown Up in Rare Red Carpet Appearance  —  As Sarah Jessica Parker walked the red carpet at the premiere of Hocus Pocus 2, all eyes were on her 13-year-old twins Marion and Tabitha who both delivered major style moments of their own.
TMZ.com:
Kenan Thompson's Ex-Wife Dating ‘SNL’ Alum Chris Redd  —  CHRIS REDD DATING KENAN THOMPSON'S EX ... But No Hard Feelings!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  ‘SNL’ alum Chris Redd is dating Christina Evangeline, the ex-wife of his former costar and pal Kenan Thompson ... but we've learned there's no bad blood flowing between the guys.
Mona Khalifeh‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Sarah Jessica Parker Confirms Aidan's Return in ‘And Just Like That’ Season 2 (Exclusive)  —  Sarah Jessica Parker just confirmed John Corbett's return to the Sex and the City universe.  ET's Rachel Smith spoke to Parker at the Hocus Pocus 2 premiere Tuesday night, where she teased what's to come in And Just Like That's second season.
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Justin Drea / Celebrity Insider:
A Release Date For Deadpool 3 Has Officially Been Confirmed By Ryan Reynolds And Hugh Jackman Is Set To Return As Wolverine In It  —  X-Men fans around the world are screaming with joy and excitement right now as a recent video tweeted by Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that Deadpool 3 now has a release date of 6 September, 2024.
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Duke and Duchess of Sussex ‘demoted’ on Royal family website  —  Prince Harry and wife Meghan have been ranked lower than minor royals and join Prince Andrew at the bottom of the page  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been “demoted” on the Royal family's website to bottom billing alongside the Duke of York.
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
‘Jeopardy!’ champ Amy Schneider announces she married Genevieve Davis  —  Who is the bride?  —  “Jeopardy!”  40-game champion Amy Schneider announced on Tuesday that she and girlfriend Genevieve Davis tied the knot back in May.  —  “Genevieve and I are delighted to announce that on Monday …
Kylie Cheung / Jezebel:
Wife Guy Ned Fulmer Ousted From ‘Try Guys’ After Cheating Allegations Broke the Internet  —  UPDATE: The Try Guys released an official statement on Tuesday afternoon confirming that Ned Fulmer is “no longer working with The Try Guys,” shortly after cheating allegations against him went viral.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan / People.com:
Shakira Ordered To Face Trial Over Tax Fraud in Spain  —  On Tuesday, Spanish authorities cleared the way for prosecutors to pursue further legal action against the “Hips Don't Lie” singer  —  Shakira is to stand trial in her $13.9 million tax evasion case.
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Associated Press:
Pop singer Shakira to face trial over tax fraud in Spain
 
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From Mediagazer:

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

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

 
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