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8:45 AM ET, October 6, 2023

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NBC News:
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  —  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.
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.
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, The Mirror and Ok - home
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
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
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
A24 Options Paris Hilton Memoir For 11:11 Media, Elle & Dakota Fanning's Lewellen Pictures & Middle Child Pictures  — A24 Options Paris Hilton Memoir For 11:11 Media, Elle & Dakota Fanning's Lewellen Pictures & Middle Child Pictures  — Distribution Boss Erik Lomis Lauded Posthumous …
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Escapes to Private Island After Knife Dancing Disaster  —  BRITNEY SPEARS GREAT ESCAPE TO PRIVATE ISLAND After Knife Dance Drama  —  Britney Spears needed some serious rest and relaxation after becoming the target of social media criticism for dancing with knives …
Discussion: Page Six
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Why Suki Waterhouse Took a “Bout of Celibacy” Before Dating Robert Pattinson  —  Suki Waterhouse revealed she was celibate for six months before dating now-boyfriend Robert Pattinson: “It felt extra special in a way.”  —  Just call it Suki Waterhouse and the six months of celibacy.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
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: Daily Star and The Sun
L. D. / Perez Hilton:
Jay Cutler Quietly Went Instagram Official With New Girlfriend After Kristin Cavallari Divorce!  See The Pics! … Jay Cutler officially has a new woman in his life post-Kristin Cavallari divorce!  —  The former NFL star is keeping his new romance on the DL for now …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, Page Six and Daily Mail
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
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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 …
People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Making Their Return to N.Y.C. to Host Parents Summit (Exclusive)  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will host their first in-person Archewell Foundation event on World Mental Health Day  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are making their return to New York City …
Jack Irvin / People:
Amy Winehouse's ‘Back to Black’ Video Hits 1 Billion Views on YouTube 16 Years After Its Release  —  “Back to Black” was written by Mark Ronson and Winehouse, inspired by her troubled on-again, off-again relationship with ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil  —  More than a decade after her tragic death …
Discussion: ET Canada
 
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Elle Hunt / The Guardian:
‘When Kelsey calls, you say yes!’ Sitcom legend James Burrows on returning to Frasier
Discussion: Bustle and Screen Rant
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)
Discussion: RADAR
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
Pretty Little Liars' Brant Daugherty and Wife Kim Expecting Baby No. 2: All the Details
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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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