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11:30 AM ET, October 6, 2023

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Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Britney Spears' Father Hospitalized with Bacterial Infection, Now in Outpatient Facility  —  Jamie Spears was severely ill but is now on the mend, PEOPLE can confirm  —  Britney Spears' father Jamie was hospitalized with a bacterial infection, PEOPLE can confirm.
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Martin Robinson / Daily Mail:
Holly Willoughby ‘murder and kidnap’ plot: Shopping centre security guard ‘had weapons, planned to assemble restraint kit and contacted hitman in the US to try to kill This Morning star’  — Willoughby was pulled from presenting ITV show after alleged plot was foiled
Jennifer Newton / The Mirror:
Harry and Meghan's NYC return marks major diary clash with rivals William and Kate  —  It has been revealed that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will be making an appearance in New York City on Tuesday for World Mental Health Day on the same day Prince William and Kate Middleton also carry out engagements for the same cause
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, The Sun and OK Magazine
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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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TMZ.com:
NFL Legend Dick Butkus Dead At 80  —  5:44 PM PT — A moment of silence was held in Butkus' honor prior to Thursday Night Football at FedEx Field ... where his former team is currently playing against the Washington Commanders.  —  4:14 PM PT — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell released a statement on Butkus' death.
Fred Mitchell / Chicago Tribune:
'He was Chicago's son': Dick Butkus, the Hall of Fame Bears linebacker known for his toughness, dies at 80  —  Perhaps no player in the Chicago Bears' 104-year history better epitomized the team's tough and determined identity than Dick Butkus.  —  A product of Chicago's working-class South Side …
TMZ.com:
Drake Says He's Taking Break From Music, For ‘Maybe a Year’ or More  —  Soak up his new album, “For All the Dogs,” because Drake is dropping the mic — he says he's walking away from music to deal with a health issue that's plagued him for a long time.  —  He made the bombshell announcement …
Discussion: Page Six and The Messenger
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Escapes to Private Island After Knife Dancing Disaster  —  Britney Spears needed some serious rest and relaxation after becoming the target of social media criticism for dancing with knives ... and decided the best place to escape was a private island.  —  KNIFE-FREE VACAY
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
Francesca Shillcock / HELLO!:
Strictly's Jody Cundy shares update about Saturday night's show following hospital visit  —  The Paralympian is paired with Jowita Pryzstal  —  Jody Cundy has shared an update with his fans about whether he will be dancing on Saturday night for Strictly Come Dancing's movie week following his trip to the hospital.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Chelsea Handler clarifies she didn't leave ex Ted Harbert for female masseuse after threesome  —  Chelsea Handler is setting the record straight on her threesome.  —  Four months after the comedian told Andy Cohen that she and her ex-boyfriend Ted Harbert called it quits after hooking …
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
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.
Ryan Merrifield / The Mirror:
Radio 1 DJ paedophile Chris Denning who was Jimmy Savile pal dies in prison  —  Former Radio 1 DJ Chris Denning - a friend of Jimmy Savile - was serving two 13 year prison sentences after being convicted of sex offences against boys as young as eight  —  A ‘depraved’ paedophile Radio 1 DJ …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Natalie Salmon / HELLO!:
Sarah Jessica Parker is giving modern Carrie Bradshaw in edgy tulle ballet skirt  —  The actress recreated an iconic Sex And The City moment at The New York City Ballet's 2023 Fall Gala  —  Sex And The City fans (and New York City's fashion elite) must have collectively gasped …
Discussion: Page Six, W, Daily Mail and Vogue
Jason Sheeler / People:
Jada Pinkett Smith Recalls ‘Overwhelming Hopelessness’ Behind ‘So-Called Perfect Life’ in First Book Excerpt (Exclusive)  —  “I'd fallen into despair and wanted to be on this earth less and less.  This was not living,” the actress writes in her book ‘Worthy’  —  Trending Videos
Discussion: Daily Mail
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: Metro, The Sun, Ok - home and The Mirror
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
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’  —  Jamie Foxx announced on Thursday that his Django Unchained co-star Keith Jefferson has passed away at age 53.  —  Jefferson had been battling cancer.
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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'
Discussion: ET Canada
 
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Jack Irvin / People:
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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
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”
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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

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