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6:30 PM ET, October 21, 2022

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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 Hires Johnny Depp's Lawyer Camille Vasquez from Amber Heard Trial  —  KANYE WEST HIRES JOHNNY DEPP'S ATTORNEY FROM HEARD TRIAL As Fallout Continues  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kanye West has taken a lot of L's lately ... so he's hoping one person, who recently scored Johnny Depp a big W, can come to his rescue.
TMZ.com:
KANYE WEST BALENCIAGA ENDS RELATIONSHIP
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.
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Angelina Jolie to Star in ‘Spencer’ Director Pablo Larraín's Next Film About Opera Singer Maria Callas … Angelina Jolie will star in Oscar-nominated director Pablo Larraín's next movie, a biopic about famous opera singer Maria Callas.  —  Titled “Maria,” the film …
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Just Jared:   Angelina Jolie Signs On To Star In ‘Maria,’ a Biopic About Opera Singer Maria Callas
TMZ.com:
Kathy Hilton Says Lisa Rinna, Erika Jayne Are Bullies And She's Not Returning if They Are  —  ‘RHOBH’ KATHY HILTON LISA RINNA & ERIKA JAYNE ARE BULLIES!!! ...  And I Ain't Coming Back Unless They're Gone … Kathy Hilton is doubling down on feelings toward Lisa Rinna and Erika Jayne …
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Chase Chrisley Is Engaged to Emmy Medders: Inside His Baseball Stadium Proposal with 175K Rose Petals!  —  The Chrisley Knows Best star proposed to his girlfriend of two years on Oct. 5 at First Horizon Baseball Stadium in Tennessee  —  Chase Chrisley is engaged!
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 …
Brenton Blanchet / People.com:
Ellen DeGeneres Takes on New Hobbies in Docu-Style Comedy Series 5 Months After Talk Show's Ending  —  “I've been having such a great time, I thought I would share some of what I've been doing with you,” DeGeneres said in a preview  —  Ellen DeGeneres is learning how to use her time off wisely.
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and Rolling Stone
E! Online:
Alexa PenaVega's Children “Don't Like” Spy Kids—and Wish She Was In Another Movie  —  Alexa PenaVega talked to E! News about her and Carlos PenaVega's children feel about Spy Kids, the hit franchise in which she played Carmen Cortez.  —  Oh, burn.  —  While Spy Kids remains a beloved part …
Discussion: Just Jared Jr., Just Jared and Deadline
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
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Salma Hayek Feels Channing Tatum's Abs in 'Magic Mike's Last Dance' Photo: 'Tease of What's to Come'  —  Channing Tatum is serving a six-pack to Salma Hayek in the first look at Magic Mike's Last Dance.  —  On Friday, both actors shared a photo from the upcoming film, which will serve as the third in the Magic Mike franchise.
Lacey Rose / The Hollywood Reporter:
Nick Kroll on ‘Big Mouth,’ Stand-Up and the “Insane” 'Don't Worry Darling' Press Tour  —  The comic discusses his professional insecurity, collaborating with Mel Brooks and critics of his coming-of-age cartoon: “We've accepted that there's a group of people in this country who think we're Pizzagate pedophiles.”
Discussion: E! Online and ET Canada
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: Just Jared Jr. and ET Canada
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Trevor Noah Calls Dua Lipa a “Wonderful Light” After Their NYC Outing  —  During his appearance on Dua Lipa's podcast, The Daily Show's Trevor Noah called the singer “wonderful and gracious.”  Read his full praise below.  —  Trevor Noah's comments about Dua Lipa may leave you levitating with glee.
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared, POPSUGAR and ET Canada
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
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 …
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: Celebs, New York Post, E! Online and TMZ.com
 
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Leyla Mohammed / BuzzFeed News:
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Wagatha Christie trial to be turned into ‘word for word’ West End play
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Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Kevin Spacey found not liable in sex abuse suit brought by Anthony Rapp
 

 
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