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11:15 AM ET, November 2, 2022

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New York Times:
Julie Powell, Food Writer Known for ‘Julie & Julia,’ Dies at 49  —  She documented her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child's “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” in a popular blog that became a best-selling book and a hit movie.  —  Julie Powell, the writer whose decision to spend …
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Julie Powell Dead: ‘Julie & Julia’ Food Writer Dies of Cardiac Arrest at 49
Discussion: E! Online and Variety
Daily Star:
Drake and Kelly Rowland lead tributes to Migos rapper Takeoff who was killed in shooting  —  The American rapper Takeoff was shot and killed after a reported altercation at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas, which also left another man and a woman injured  —  Migos rapper Takeoff's death …
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Associated Press:
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, rep says
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Why Bachelorette Fans Think Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer Broke Up  —  Bachelor Nation is convinced that Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer have broken up, and honestly the evidence is kinda convincing.  For starters, Erich hasn't been seen in the audience of Dancing with the Stars for a minute …
Discussion: AceShowBiz.com, E! Online and Us Weekly
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Alexis Soloski / New York Times:
Christina Applegate Pours One Out for ‘Dead to Me’  —  Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during filming of the show's final season, Applegate was determined to finish the story.  She said it was the hardest thing she's ever done.  —  When Christina Applegate looks back, she can recognize the signs.
Matt Hancock / The Sun:
The real reason I'm going on I'm A Celeb and it's not the big cheque, says Matt Hancock  —  STRIPPED of the Government whip, and chastised and mocked by MPs and his local Tory party, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock today writes exclusively in The Sun to explain his decision to swap Westminster for the jungle . . .
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror.co.uk, Bustle, Ok - OK and BBC
Daily Star:
Demi Rose ‘wins Halloween’ as she slips curves into sexy studded Catwoman outfit  —  Model and OnlyFans icon Demi Rose has showed off her incredible figure for Halloween as she stepped out in a full skintight body suit to transform into a sexy Catwoman
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
FemaleFirst:
Ashley Tisdale ‘never thought’ Zac Efron was attractive  —  Ashley Tisdale has never found Zac Efron attractive because he's more like a brother to her. … Ashley Tisdale “never thought” Zac Efron was hot.  —  The 37-year-old actress insisted she was never attracted to her ‘High School Musical’ co-star …
Discussion: People.com, Just Jared and E! Online
Alex Ritman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Viral Low-Budget Horror ‘Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey’ Getting Theatrical Release in U.S., U.K., Canada, Mexico (Exclusive)  —  The bloody take on A.A. Milne's children's story — this time following Pooh and Piglet on a murderous rampage through Hundred Acre Wood — has been acquired by Fathom Events and Altitude.
TMZ.com:
New Video Shows Quavo Arguing with Others Before Gunfire Kills Takeoff  —  The Migos rapper's rep released a statement late Tuesday on social media, saying ... “Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world and we are devastated.”  —  UPDATE
Mirror.co.uk:
Katie Price flashes huge horse tattoo in spicy new snaps as she flogs cut-price OnlyFans  —  Mum-of-five Katie Price urged her followers to sign up to her OnlyFans page as she showed off her extensive tattoo collection - wearing a red bra and knickers  —  Katie Price flashed her huge horse tattoo …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Peter Billingsley's Ralphie Returns Home in New Trailer for ‘A Christmas Story Christmas’  —  Peter Billingsley's Ralphie has a big job to do after the death of his father, the Old Man, in A Christmas Story Christmas, out Nov. 17 on HBO Max  —  Ralphie Parker is keeping the Old Man's spirit alive in A Christmas Story Christmas.
Discussion: Decider, Us Weekly, Deadline and Just Jared
Victor Ezeama / BBC:
Davido's young son drowns: Nigerian police question staff  —  Nigerian police have taken in eight domestic workers for questioning following the death of the three-year-old son of Afrobeats star Davido.  —  A police spokesman confirmed to the BBC that Ifeanyi Adeleke, who turned three last month, had drowned on Monday.
Angie Orellana Hernandez / E! Online:
Haley Lu Richardson Reveals She and Fiancé Brett Dier Broke Up 2 Years Ago  —  Haley Lu Richardson and fiancé Brett Dier revealed that they broke up in 2020 but decided to keep the news private.  —  Haley Lu Richardson and fiancé Brett Dier have grown more than five feet apart.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Full Feed and Just Jared
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas Is Coming—Here's What's on the Schedule  —  Pour the eggnog, Freeform's 25 Days of Christmas schedule is here.  Find out when you can watch holiday classics like Home Alone and The Santa Clause starting Dec. 1.  —  Put another log on the fire—we've got some Christmas movies to watch.
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Heidi Klum Spent Two Years Crafting Her Halloween Costume  —  Halloween isn't over until Heidi Klum—the reigning queen of the holiday—has revealed her costume.  In the past, the German-American supermodel has transformed herself into Jessica Rabbit, Shrek's Fiona, and an elderly version of herself.
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Jimmy Fallon Confirms “I'm In!”  To Reprise ‘Almost Famous’ Film Role For Broadway Musical In Drop-By Performances - Update  —  UPDATE, with video: Jimmy Fallon says he's in.  On last night's Tonight Show, the talk host accepted the invitation of Cameron Crowe's to reprise his role …
Discussion: Gawker, New York Post and Rolling Stone
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Heartstopper’ Star Joe Locke Joins ‘WandaVision’ Spinoff ‘Agatha: Coven of Chaos’ for Disney+ (EXCLUSIVE) … “Heartstopper” star Joe Locke has been cast in the “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha: Coven of Chaos” for Disney+, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.
Angie Orellana Hernandez / E! Online:
Henry Cavill Reacts to Twilight Author Stephenie Meyer Wanting Him to Play Edward  —  Henry Cavill revealed how he felt upon learning he was Twilight author Stephenie Meyer's first choice to play Edward Cullen, who was played by Robert Pattinson in the movie adaptations.
Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Colson Baker, aka Machine Gun Kelly, on Music, Acting and Being Misunderstood: “This Is the First Time I've Been Able to Speak My Mind”  —  In front of an audience at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival, the musician and actor joins THR's ‘Awards Chatter’ podcast and reflects on his colorful adolescence …
Discussion: E! Online and Billboard
 
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