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Jason Derulo signed hopeful singer to a deal and then expected sex, she alleges in lawsuit  —  Emaza Gibson says the “Whatcha Say” singer turned cold after she rejected his sexual advances and eventually dropped her deal altogether.  —  LOS ANGELES — Emaza Gibson was thrilled …
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Jason Derulo Sued by Aspiring Singer Who Claims Star Expected ‘Sex in Exchange for Success’  —  Emaza Gibson filed a complaint against the “Savage Love” singer on Tuesday in Los Angeles  —  An aspiring musician who signed a recording contract with Jason Derulo has filed a sexual harassment complaint …
Discussion: Just Jared, Rolling Stone and Variety
TMZ.com:
NFL Legend Dick Butkus Dead At 80  —  4:14 PM PT — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Butkus' death.  —  “Dick Butkus was a fierce and passionate competitor who helped define the linebacker position as one of the NFL's all-time greats.
Eric Deggans / NPR:
Roy Wood Jr. says he's leaving ‘The Daily Show’ but he doesn't hold a grudge  —  Comic Roy Wood Jr. says he will not return to his position as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show when the show resumes new episodes later this month, ending a job he first started eight years ago.
Leah Sarnoff / Entertainment Tonight:
Travis Kelce's Mom Names Favorite Taylor Swift Song and Reacts to ‘Infatuation’ With Rumored Romance  —  Taylor Swift Supports Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jets Game  —  Travis Kelce Reacts to Mark Cuban Suggesting Taylor Swift Date a Dallas Mavericks Player
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Jamie Foxx Is a Proud Dad as He Cheers On 15-Year-Old Daughter Anelise at Volleyball Game: 'Let's Go 14'  —  The actor is dad to daughters Corinne, 29, and Anelise, 15  —  Jamie Foxx is a proud dad as he cheers on his daughter from the sidelines.  —  On Wednesday, the actor, 55 …
Discussion: ET Canada
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Katherine Stinson / Daily Mail:
Jamie Foxx reveals his Django Unchained co-star Keith Jefferson has died from cancer at 53 as he shares heartbreaking tribute: ‘Everything hurts’
Corey Atad / ET Canada:
‘Frozen’ Director Shares Update On Third Film: ‘I Am Blown Away’  —  Jennifer Lee is liking what she's seeing from “Frozen 3”.  —  The director, who previously helmed the original Disney hit “Frozen” and its 2019 sequel, shared an update on the progress of the upcoming third film in the franchise.
People:
Selena Gomez Says She's Embracing Life in Her 30s: 'I Care Less, So It's Actually Nice' (Exclusive)  —  Selena Gomez hosted her Rare Impact Fund Benefit at Nya Studios in Hollywood on Wednesday  —  Selena Gomez is embracing her 30s!  —  The “Who Says” singer, 31, hosted her Rare Impact Fund Benefit …
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Kirsten Chuba / The Hollywood Reporter:
Selena Gomez Hosts Inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit, Calling Mental Health Fund “The Most Important Thing That I've Ever Done”
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie, ‘severely ill’ in hospital with ‘bad infection’  —  Britney Spears' estranged dad, Jamie Spears, is battling a serious health issue in the hospital, Page Six can exclusively reveal.  —  “Jamie has been suffering with a bad infection that has required surgery,” a source tells us.
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Universal Sets Martin Luther King Jr Movie For Chris Rock To Direct & Steven Spielberg To Exec Produce; Uni Acquires Jonathan Eig's ‘King: A Life’  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, Film  — Neon Lands U.S. Deal For ‘Babes’, Pamela Adlon's Directing Debut That Stars Ilana Glazer, Michelle Buteau & Hasan Minhaj
Sophie Peel / Willamette Week:
Damian Lillard Files for Divorce From His Wife, Kay'La Lillard  —  The divorce filing cites irreconcilable differences.  —  Expand  —  Former Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard filed for divorce Oct. 2 from Kay'La Lillard, his wife and the mother of his three children.
Extra:
Francia Raisa on ‘Little Sister’ Selena Gomez & Their Rocky Times (Exclusive)  —  Francia Raisa supported her longtime friend Selena Gomez at her inaugural Rare Impact Fund Benefit.  —  “Extra's” Terri Seymour spoke with Francia, commenting how she and Selena had coordinating looks.
Clemmie Moodie / The Sun:
‘Distraught’ Holly Willoughby under police guard after man is arrested over terrifying ‘kidnap plot’  —  A SUSPECTED plot to kidnap This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has been smashed.  —  The 42-year-old pulled out of hosting yesterday's This Morning and was last night under police guard at her home.
Discussion: The Mirror, Daily Star, Ok - home and Metro
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Pretty Little Liars' Brant Daugherty and Wife Kim Expecting Baby No. 2: All the Details  —  Pretty Little Liars alum Brant Daugherty and Kim Daugherty told E! News all about 2-year-old son Wilder's role in the big reveal and how the family's preparing for baby No. 2.
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Erin Clements / People:
Selling the OC Star Tyler Stanaland Is Leaving the Oppenheim Group: 'Wasn't an Easy Decision' (Exclusive)  —  The real estate agent and reality star tells PEOPLE he'll be working alongside his dad, John Stanaland, at high-profile rival agency Douglas Elliman
Mekala Rajagopal / Interview Magazine:
Ellen Burstyn Tells Christopher Meloni All of Her Secrets  —  Ellen Burstyn has been in the game for so long that her acting credits have their own Wikipedia page.  Throughout her seven-decade career, the 90-year-old legend has experienced all the peaks and valleys that show business has to offer …
TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak Calls 911, Says She Doesn't Feel Safe After Fight with Kroy Biermann  —  Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann continue to live under the same roof — which is starting to sound like hell on Earth — especially given Kim's latest claim and call to 911.  —  Zolciak called cops in Georgia …
Nigel Smith / People:
Sharon Stone Says She Needs ‘8 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep’ 'So That I Don't Have Seizures' (Exclusive)  —  Sharon Stone talks with PEOPLE about being a ‘disability hire’ 22 years after a ruptured vertebral artery bled into her brain for nine days  —  Sharon Stone says she's …
Discussion: Metro, Daily Mail and ET Canada
JP Mangalindan / People:
Kelsey Grammer Tears Up Talking to a Studio Audience About His ‘Love’ for Frasier (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE has an exclusive look at the Emmy Award-winning actor greeting an audience before taping an episode of the upcoming Paramount+ ‘Frasier’ revival  —  It's been 30 years since Kelsey Grammer …
Discussion: Daily Mail and ET Canada
Ed Gleave / Daily Star:
Christine McGuinness reveals terrifying cancer scare as she found lump on her breast  —  EXCLUSIVE: Christine McGuinness has recalled a cancer scare which saw her rushed in for an emergency appointment when she found something was wrong with her breast  —  Christine McGuinness has told of a terrifying cancer scare.
Discussion: The Sun, The Mirror and Ok - home
Esther Kang / People:
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Are Waging a ‘Money War’ in Tense Living Situation amid Divorce (Source)  —  “They are not trying to get back together,” a source close to Zolciak tells PEOPLE in the wake of a police visit to the home the exes share with their four minor children
 
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Amy Winehouse's ‘Back to Black’ Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube 16 Years After Its Release
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Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Lopez digs into McDonald's burger as she breaks her healthy diet for drive-thru fare with husband Ben Affleck
Discussion: Page Six and OK Magazine
People:
Inside the Ruby Franke Case: YouTube Mom Kicked Husband Out of House, Spoke to Him ‘3 or 4 Times’ In a Year (Exclusive)
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