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1:35 PM ET, October 25, 2023

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J. Kim Murphy / Variety:
Richard Roundtree, ‘Shaft’ Star, Dies at 81  —  Richard Roundtree, an icon of Blaxploitation film who starred as detective John Shaft in Gordon Parks' 1971 action thriller, died Tuesday afternoon after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.  He was 81 years old.
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Chris Koseluk / The Hollywood Reporter:
Richard Roundtree, Suave Star of ‘Shaft,’ Dies at 81  —  In addition to playing the street-smart private eye, he was memorable in ‘Roots,’ ‘Once Upon a Time ... When We Were Colored’ and ‘Man Friday.’ … He was 81. … He was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and had a double mastectomy.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Richard Roundtree Dies: ‘Shaft’ Star Was 81  —  Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV  — Marta Kauffman Teases Star-Studded ‘Give Back-Ular’ Fundraiser For Strike-Impacted Crews, Talks WGA Deal, Streaming Vs. Broadcast & Another ‘Friends’ Reunion  —  Richard Roundtree, who broke ground with his signature role …
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Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Justin Timberlake has NOT contacted ex Britney Spears about her book bombshells but is ‘NOT happy’ at how he's been portrayed - as ‘stressful’ fallout overshadows his wedding anniversary with Jessica Biel  — Britney and Justin were in a high-profile relationship from 1999 until 2002
Allain Fonte / Inquisitor:
Tara Reid: Finds Her Strength  —  Straight off of the new Fox reality show 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test', actress and Y2K icon Tara Reid sits down to talk to Los Angeles Inquisitor Editor-In-Chief Derek Warburton in this very personal interview.  She goes in-depth on why she chose …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:   Tara Reid shuts down eating disorder speculation once and for all
Julie Jordan / People:
Meg Ryan Reveals Why She Took a ‘Giant Break’ from Hollywood — And Why She's Back with a New Rom-Com (Exclusive)  —  Eight years after her last film, the beloved star stars in, directed and cowrote the new rom-com ‘What Happens Later’  —  “The tingle.”  —  That's what Meg Ryan's daughter Daisy …
Variety:
Jonathan Majors Criminal Case: D.A. Releases New Details Including a Police Incident in London  —  Prosecutors in the Jonathan Majors case have revealed a previously unreported incident involving London police, which they believe is relevant to their domestic violence allegations.
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TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Jenelle Evans' Husband David Eason Charged with Child Abuse  —  Jenelle Evans' husband, David Eason, has been charged with child abuse in a case involving Jenelle's 14-year-old son, Jace.  —  We don't yet know the circumstances surrounding David's charges, but we do know the investigation …
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘Chicago P.D.’ Star Tracy Spiridakos to Exit After Season 11 (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Chicago P.D.” is losing another member of Intelligence. … It is unknown how many episodes she will appear in in the upcoming season.  —  Spiridakos joined the NBC procedural in Season 4, first as a recurring character.
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
Long Live ‘The Crown’: Peter Morgan Confronts Final Season Rumors (Diana's Ghost!), Prequel Buzz and Claims of Exploiting the Royal Family  —  Peter Morgan, the creator of Netflix's sweeping Queen Elizabeth II series “The Crown,” is having a royal crisis.  —  Only a tiny contingent …
Discussion: New York Post, Vanity Fair and TVLine
Natasha Dye / People:
Fitness Guru Kayla Nicole Says Embracing Therapy Got Her Through a ‘Major Breakup and Life Change’ (Exclusive)  —  Nicole is relaunching her fitness brand, Tribe Therepe, to encourage “feel-good fitness”  —  When fitness guru and content creator Kayla Nicole was going through a difficult period …
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Gets 25% of Net Profits for Memoir ‘Woman in Me’  —  BRITNEY SPEARS MEMOIR SHE'S GETTIN' 25% OF NET PROFITS FROM ‘WOMAN IN ME’ … Britney Spears stands to make a fortune off her memoir, because TMZ has learned she's pulling in 25% of the net profits from the book.
Discussion: Daily Mail
People:
Molly Ringwald and 20-Year-Old Daughter Mathilda Sparkle in Sequin at American Ballet Theater Fall Gala  —  The mother-and-daughter duo attended the American Ballet Theater Fall Gala in New York City on Tuesday  —  Molly Ringwald and her daughter Mathilda are a sparkling duo!
Discussion: Daily Star and Daily Mail
Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
New Dwayne Johnson Wax Figure Unveiled as Paris Museum Admits Original Was ‘Whiter Than It Should Have Been’ and an ‘Honest Mistake’  —  France's Musée Grévin took Dwayne Johnson's comments and social media outcry over the star's botched wax figure to heart.
N. S. / Perez Hilton:
Savannah Chrisley Remembers Late Fiancé Nic Kerdiles One Month After His Death  —  Savannah Chrisley is honoring her late ex-fiancé on the one-month anniversary of his death.  —  The 26-year-old reality star shared a heartbreaking series of Instagram Story posts on Tuesday …
 
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Britney Spears / Perez Hilton:
Britney Spears Audiobook Listeners CANNOT HANDLE Michelle Williams' Impression Of Justin Timberlake's ‘Blaccent’!
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
John Stamos Details Getting Plastic Surgery After Being “Increasingly Self-Conscious” About His Nose
Discussion: Page Six and Entertainment Tonight
Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
Mass. Woman, 30, with Rare Genetic Heart Condition Says She Has No Pulse: ‘I Run on Batteries’ (Exclusive)
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Anthony Dominic / Entertainment Tonight:
Rob Gronkowski Weighs In on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Romance, Talks Hosting LA Bowl (Exclusive)
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Britney Spears goes for Ryan Seacrest! …
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
John Stamos recalls the chaos the morning of Bob Saget's death, his two nose jobs, and his VERY close encounter with co-star Vanity
 

 
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Netflix will host NFL Christmas games, including Beyonce's Halftime show, for only three hours after streaming them live; replays will be available on NFL+

 
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