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8:40 PM ET, November 1, 2022

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TMZ.com:
Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28, Shot in Houston  —  7:11 AM PT — In a new video you can hear Quavo on the phone, presumably with a 911 operator, and he's asking ... “What does she need to do?”  A woman on the scene had said she was a nurse and was offering to help Takeoff.
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Associated Press:
Migos rapper Takeoff dead after Houston shooting, rep says  —  The rapper Takeoff, best known for his work with the Grammy-nominated trio Migos, is dead after a shooting early Tuesday outside a bowling alley in Houston, a representative confirmed.  He was 28.
Jodi Guglielmi / Rolling Stone:
Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot Dead in Houston at Age 28  —  The rapper, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was shot in Houston early Tuesday morning, Rolling Stone has confirmed  —  TAKEOFF, A MEMBER of the rap trio Migos alongside rappers Quavo and Offset, has died.
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: Variety
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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Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Heidi Klum's Halloween costumes over the years, ranked
Discussion: Just Jared
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ At Paramount Taps Lupita Nyong'o To Star  —  EXCLUSIVE: As she readies to make her return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Lupita Nyong'o is looking to make the jump to another popular franchise: Sources tell Deadline …
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.
Fox News:
‘Dancing with the Stars’: Gabby Windey talks relationship with Eric Schwer  —  Gabby Windey told Fox News Digital life is “just really busy for the both of us right now” when it comes to fiance Eric Schwer and they are currently supporting each other from “afar.”
Good Morning America:
Simone Ledward Boseman reflects on the impact of Chadwick Boseman, the new foundation in his honor and more  —  Simone Ledward Boseman is reflecting on husband and actor Chadwick Boseman two years after his tragic death and as the “Black Panther” franchise releases its highly anticipated sequel.
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.
James Hibbs / Radio Times:
Camilla Parker Bowles's cheeky The Crown comment to Dominic West  —  West also revealed in this week's Radio Times magazine a personal dilemma he faced when taking on the role of Charles.  —  The upcoming fifth season of Netflix hit The Crown will see another cast switch up, as Imelda Staunton …
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Harry Styles channels Grease rebel Danny Zuko as he dons jet black hairstyle and edgy tank top (and even busts out his dance moves!) during Halloween concert in LA  —  Harry Styles delighted fans by transforming into Grease rebel Danny Zuko for Halloween.  —  The pop sensation, 28 …
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.
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Amy Adams' Princess Giselle Is Under a Curse in New Trailer for ‘Enchanted’ Sequel, ‘Disenchanted’  —  Giselle is still fighting for her happily ever after in the new trailer for Disenchanted.  —  Amy Adams reprises her role as Princess Giselle in the upcoming sequel, 15 years after the original hit film Enchanted.
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.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Oh No They Didn't!
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Mariah Carey Kicks Off ‘MariahSZN’ by Morphing from Cackling Witch to Singing Santa: 'It's Time'  —  Mariah Carey announced the start of the holiday season Tuesday in a Halloween-themed video that quickly turns to a festive Christmas vibe playing her hit song “All I Want for Christmas”
Evan Real / Page Six:
Diana Jenkins identifies cyberbully who attacked Garcelle Beauvais' son  —  “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Diana Jenkins has identified a person who may be responsible for cyberbullying Garcelle Beauvais' 15-year-old son, Jax, a source tells Page Six.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and RADAR
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Emily Ratajkowski Says She Doesn't ‘Believe In Straight People’ While Explaining THAT TikTok!  —  Emily Ratajkowski has a very open mind when it comes to sexuality!  —  In a new November cover story for Harper's Bazaar, the model got candid about her sexual identity …
L. D. / Perez Hilton:
WWE Wrestler Carmella Treated For Ectopic Pregnancy — Only One Month After Suffering A Miscarriage … WWE star Carmella is opening up to the world about her pregnancy journey.  —  The wrestler, whose real name is Leah Van Dale, posted to her Instagram on Monday where she got candid about her struggle with pregnancy loss.
Discussion: Us Weekly, New York Post and TMZ.com
 
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Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
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Love Is Blind's Danielle Ruhl Claims Nick Thompson Is Blaming Her for Demise of Marriage
Discussion: People.com
Melanie Goodfellow / Deadline:
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Discussion: Collider
Daily Star:
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Good Morning America:
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