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11:20 PM ET, October 22, 2022

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Jacqueline Keeler / San Francisco Chronicle:
Sacheen Littlefeather was a Native American icon.  Her sisters say she was an ethnic fraud  —  The “Apache” actress and activist wasn't Native American, say her sisters.  And that wasn't the only thing she lied about.  —  You might not know her name, but you've probably seen the video that made her famous.
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Speaks Out, Claims Backlash Proves His Anti-Semitic Theories  —  Kanye West is shrugging off brands cutting ties with him, and insists he can't be canceled — but if he is, he says that only proves the dangerous anti-Semitic tropes he's been spewing.
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Ellen Star Sophia Grace Is Pregnant With Her First Child  —  Sophia Grace Brownlee, who rose to fame as a child with a performance of Nicki Minaj's “Super Bass” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show with her cousin Rosie McClelland, is expecting her first baby.  —  Surprise!
Daily Mail:
Kim Kardashian steps out on her 42nd birthday with son Saint for daughter North's basketball game in LA... as ex husband Kanye West arrives looking somber amid his anti-Semitism row  —  Kim Kardashian reportedly stopped taking ex-husband Kanye West calls amid his anti-Semitic firestorm.
Mirror.co.uk:
Robbie Williams facing backlash over plans to perform in Qatar for World Cup  —  Qatar has been condemned for its abysmal treatment of the LGBTQ+ community and women.  Homosexuality is illegal there, with people facing fines and up to seven years in jail  —  Robbie Williams is facing …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Glenn Garner / People.com:
Aubrey Plaza Says She ‘Looked Insane’ During Her Audition for ‘Scream 4’ : ‘I Went Full Method’  —  Didn't make it very far," Aubrey Plaza recalled of her audition for Scream 4 in which she “went full method” for legendary director Wes Craven  —  Warning: This post contains spoilers for Scream 4.
Discussion: Deadline, ET Canada and Just Jared
People.com:
AJ McLean on His 27-Lb.  Weight Loss and Health Journey: 'You Don't Want to Go Backwards'  —  The Backstreet Boys singer opens up to PEOPLE about what kick-started his health kick: “Anything is possible”  —  AJ McLean is sharing how he made a physical transformation — and why he is sticking to his healthy lifestyle.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Amanda Kloots Says Son Elvis Has Been Asking “Where Dad Is”  —  Two years after Nick Cordero died at age 41 due to COVID-19 complications, his wife Amanda Kloots shared that their son Elvis has started asking more questions about his dad.  —  Amanda Kloots' son is beginning to ask the tough questions.
Discussion: Just Jared, FemaleFirst and ET Canada
Amanda Taylor / People.com:
Hailey Bieber, Shawn Mendes and More Celebrate Doja Cat's 27th Birthday at Masquerade Party  —  Hailey Beiber, Kendall Jenner, Winnie Harlow and more stars celebrated Doja Cat's birthday at a masquerade party on Friday in Los Angeles  —  Doja Cat celebrated her birthday in style this year.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
Laura Armstrong / The Sun:
Mel B is engaged to Leeds hairdresser who restored her faith in men after 10-year domestic violence hell  —  MEL B is engaged to wed boyfriend of three years Rory McPhee after he proposed this week.  —  The Spice Girl, 47, was “overwhelmed” when the Leeds-born hairdresser popped the question on Wednesday.
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Star and Ok - OK
Daily Star:
Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane's cause of death confirmed nine days after death  —  Harry Potter actor Robbie Coltrane, best known as Rubeus Hagrid, tragically passed away at the age of 72 and it has been confirmed the star had multiple organ failure  —  Harry Potter star Robbie Coltrane passed away …
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun and Ok - OK
Clay Risen / New York Times:
Joanna Simon, Opera Singer from Famously Musical Family, Dies at 85  —  A renowned mezzo-soprano, she grew up alongside her younger sisters, Carly and Lucy, both of whom became singer-songwriters.  —  Joanna Simon, a smoky-voiced mezzo-soprano who grew up in a family loaded with musical talent …
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Just Jared:
Carly Simon's Two Sisters Joanna & Lucy Pass Away A Day Apart From Cancer
Discussion: Billboard, Mirror and New York Post
 
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Andrew Chung / Reuters:
SCOTUS declines to impose limits on the way Biden administration may communicate with social media platforms in the First Amendment case of Murthy v. Missouri

Ann M. Simmons / Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in a Russian Court for the start of his closed-door trial on espionage charges, which he denies

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