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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 and Rolling Stone
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.
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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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
Megan Decker / Refinery29:
Kim Kardashian On Her Adult Acne: “If People Saw It They'd Be Really Shocked”  —  Contrary to prior interviews she's given, Kim Kardashian is no longer taking extreme measures to chase a “youthful” complexion.  Yes, at 42, she looks the way she looks and people have no issue sharing their unsolicited thoughts.
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.
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.
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.
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
TMZ.com:
NFL Legend Dick Butkus Dead At 80  —  DICK BUTKUS DEAD AT 80 … 3:46 PM PT — The Butkus family just released a statement ... saying Dick died in his sleep overnight.  —  UPDATE  —  “The Butkus family is gathering with Dick's wife Helen.  They appreciate your prayers and support.”  —  UPDATE
Discussion: The Sun and KTLA
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
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 …
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, Ok - home and The Mirror
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
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 …
Isley Zegas / Us Weekly:
Hugh Jackman Is Finally Being ‘Honest With Himself’ in New Memoir Filled With ‘Big Bombshells’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Hugh Jackman is putting pen to paper.  “Hugh is currently working on a memoir,” an insider exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now.
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Tara Lipinski expecting first child via surrogate after ‘horrific fertility journey’  —  Tara Lipinski and husband Todd Kapostasy are expecting their first child via surrogacy following their five-year infertility journey.  —  During Thursday's episode of the couple's “Unexpecting” podcast …
Rania Aniftos / Billboard:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Will Have a Taylor Swift Night This Season  —  Peta Murgatroyd revealed the news exclusively to Billboard.  —  Time for Taylor Swift's “Mirrorball” to have a whole new meaning.  —  Billboard caught up with Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd on set of Dancing …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Why Adele and Rich Paul Refer to Each Other as Husband and Wife Despite Not Officially Being Married  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  While Adele and Rich Paul set the internet ablaze after they publicly referred to one another as spouses, the couple have been using the titles for quite some time.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Elle
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: Extra
 
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Victoria Beckham ‘p***** off’ husband David Beckham nearly skipped birth of son to shoot Pepsi ad with J-Lo and Beyoncé!
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ Writers Decline to Return (Exclusive)
 

 
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Caitlin Huston / The Hollywood Reporter:
Internal memo: Hearst Magazines president announces layoffs as part of a decision to “reallocate resources” to “continue our focus on digital innovation”

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel announced she will leave the agency on January 20; she was the first woman to be confirmed to lead the agency

Lachlan Cartwright / The Ankler:
Sources: MSNBC renewed Rachel Maddow's contract early this fall, but with a pay cut; MSNBC bosses' plan to shake up daytime and weekend programming

 
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