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2:15 PM ET, October 21, 2022

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Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
James Corden Would Rather Not Talk About That Omelet  —  In an interview to promote his coming series, “Mammals,” the actor and late-night host dismissed a flap stemming from an Instagram post accusing him of boorish restaurant behavior.  “I think it's so silly,” he said.
Joelle Diderich / WWD:
EXCLUSIVE: Balenciaga Severs Ties With Ye  —  The French fashion house, which collaborated with the rapper on a line sold at Gap, is walking away from the relationship after he repeatedly used hate speech. … “Balenciaga has no longer any relationship nor any plans for future projects related …
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TMZ.com:
KANYE WEST BALENCIAGA ENDS RELATIONSHIP  —  Kanye West has just had one of his most important relationships in the fashion world ended ... Balenciaga has reportedly cut ties with Ye.  —  According to Women's Wear Daily, Kering, the French fashion house parent company to Balenciaga has released …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ron Masak, Sheriff Mort Metzger on ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ Dies at 86  —  He also starred opposite Vince Lombardi and The Monkees and, as ‘The King of Commercials,’ provided the voice for the animated stork in spots for Vlasic pickles.  —  Ron Masak, the familiar character actor …
Ryan Parker / People.com:
Billie Lourd Remembers Late Mom Carrie Fisher on What Would've Been Her 66th Birthday  —  “Even after 6 years, I still have no formula or map on what to do on days like these,” Billie Lourd wrote about grieving her mom Carrie Fisher  —  Billie Lourd is opening up about grieving her mom Carrie Fisher …
Discussion: E! Online
People.com:
Zoë Saldana on What Hit Home in Her ‘Very Brave’ International Love Story ‘From Scratch’  —  “I've learned to embrace a lot of it,” Zoë Saldana tells PEOPLE of the culture shock that comes with marrying into an Italian family, much like her character in Netflix's From Scratch
Just Jared:
Angelina Jolie Signs On To Star In ‘Maria,’ a Biopic About Opera Singer Maria Callas  —  Angelina Jolie has a new role in the works.  —  The 47-year-old Maleficent actress signed on to work with Spencer director Pablo Larrain on a biopic about opera singer Maria Callas, according to Variety.
Daniela Avila / People.com:
Kenzie Ziegler Drops Breakup Ballad ‘100 degrees’ as She Talks Mental Health and Transparency  —  Ziegler's newest single “100 degrees” is out now with an accompanying music video — and PEOPLE has behind-the-scenes photos  —  Kenzie Ziegler is making her mark with the release …
Discussion: ET Canada
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
WWE Hall of Fame Wrestler Kevin Nash's Son Tristen Nash Dead at 26: ‘We Are Rendered Speechless’  —  Wrestling champ Kevin Nash's son, Tristen Nash, has died at the age of 26.  —  Celebrity Deaths in 2022: Stars We've Lost  —  “On behalf of Kevin and Tamara Nash, I have to unfortunately report …
Discussion: New York Post, E! Online and TMZ.com
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian is 42!  Her family takes to social media to wish the pinup a happy birthday: ‘You are the strongest woman I know’  — Kim Kardashian turned 42-years-old on Friday as her family shared tributes  — Her mother Kris Jenner was the first to wish the reality TV bombshell well
Discussion: E! Online and People.com
Leyla Mohammed / BuzzFeed News:
Taylor Swift Seemingly Expressed “Regret” At Dating Older Men — AKA Jake Gyllenhaal And John Mayer — When She Was As Young As 19 In Heartbreaking New Lyrics  —  If you've been on the internet at all today, you've likely seen that Taylor Swift has officially released her 10th studio album, Midnights.
Omid Scobie / Yahoo Life:
Zara and Mike Tindall regularly cash in on their royal status — so why aren't the usual critics outraged?  —  Daughter of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh  —  Dressed head to toe in the latest outdoor gear, Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall looked right …
Carly Johnson / Daily Mail:
White Lotus fan favorite Jennifer Coolidge smolders in busty lace while newcomer Aubrey Plaza is red hot in racy gown at glamorous season two premiere  —  Jennifer Coolidge and co-star Aubrey Plaza led the glam arrivals at the premiere for The White Lotus season two in Los Angeles on Thursday night.
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Prince Harry Discusses the Importance of Therapy in Surprise Appearance at Masters of Scale Summit  —  At the Masters of Scale Summit, Prince Harry opened up about going to therapy and changing the stigma of mental health  —  Prince Harry was an advocate for therapy and mental health …
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Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Prince Harry opens up about therapy in candid moment following Meghan Markle's latest interview
Discussion: Just Jared and ET Canada
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Kevin Spacey found not liable in sex abuse suit brought by Anthony Rapp  —  The federal jury in Kevin Spacey's sexual abuse trial found that the Oscar-winning actor is not liable for battery against “Star Trek: Discovery star” Anthony Rapp.  —  The jury of five men and six women deliberated …
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Rachel Zegler Gives Fans a Tour of ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel Set: See Peter Dinklage, Tom Blyth and More  —  The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is in theaters November 2023  —  Rachel Zegler is giving fans a taste of the new Hunger Games movie.  —  On Thursday, the West Side Story actress appeared …
Discussion: Collider, Variety and Just Jared Jr.
Mirror.co.uk:
Wagatha Christie trial to be turned into ‘word for word’ West End play  —  The libel case involving Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney - which was known as the Wagatha Christie trial - is going to become a West End play, with the hearings set to be staged ‘word for word’
Discussion: Daily Star and The Guardian
Lanae Brody / People.com:
Yolanda Hadid Says ‘Have Two Almonds’ Comment to Daughter Gigi Hadid Was Taken Out of Context  —  Yolanda Hadid talks to PEOPLE exclusively about the controversial comments she made to her daughter Gigi on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills about eating two almonds in 2013.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
 
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
They Say...  Jerry O'Connell and Rebecca Romijn have been Hollywood royalty ever since …
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