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Associated Press:
Officials say suspects in foiled plot at Taylor Swift shows hoped to kill as many people as possible  —  Both suspects in a foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna appeared to be inspired by the Islamic State group and al-Qaida, Austrian authorities said Thursday …
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NBC News:
Suspect in Taylor Swift Vienna concert plot confessed to planning suicide attack, officials say  —  “The situation was serious, the situation is serious.  But we can also say: A tragedy was prevented,” Interior Minister Gerhard Karner told a news conference.
CNN:
ISIS-inspired suspect planned suicide attack at Taylor Swift concert, Austrian authorities say
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
How ‘very concerned’ Travis Kelce reacted after terrorist attack at Taylor Swift's Vienna Eras Tour was foiled
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Full Steam Ahead With London Concerts After Vienna Terror Plot
Variety:
Taylor Swift Still Due to Perform at London's Wembley Stadium Amid Enhanced Security as U.K. Police Evaluates Intelligence
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Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Cardi B Reveals She Had a ‘Freak Accident’ That Left Her ‘Paralyzed’ and Almost Caused a Pregnancy Loss: Report
TMZ.com:
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Gabriel Olds Arrested for Sexual Assault Allegations  —  ‘NCIS: LOS ANGELES’ ACTOR GABRIEL OLDS ARRESTED For Multiple Sexual Assaults  —  Hollywood actor Gabriel Olds — known for his roles in “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” — is behind bars, and facing multiple sexual assault charges.
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Chris McPherson / Collider:
The Future of ‘Ted Lasso’ All Depends on This One Thing [Exclusive]  — Bill Lawrence trusts Jason Sudeikis to decide Ted Lasso 's future.  — Despite no concrete plan for spin-offs, the show's universe may still expand in the future.  — Ted Lasso 's three seasons are available to stream on Apple TV+.
Danielle Jennings / People:
CrossFit Games Suspended After a Competitor Drowns: ‘Deeply Saddened by the Death’  —  The swimmer was later identified as Lazar Dukic, 28, a resident of Serbia, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner  —  The CrossFit Games have ended in tragedy following the unexpected death …
Tom Lutz / The Guardian:
Olympic shot putter Raven Saunders causes stir competing in mask and sunglasses  — American aiming to upgrade silver they won in Tokyo  — Saunders says mask and alter ego helps maintain focus  —  Raven Saunders made a splash during the women's shot put qualification at the Paris Olympics …
TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Says in Miami Arrest Bodycam Video He's Scared of Police  —  TRAVIS SCOTT I'M SCARED OF THE COPS!!!  New Footage From Arrest  —  OVERWELMED WITH OFFICERS  —  Travis Scott voiced fears over being insanely outnumbered by Miami Beach Police officers leading up to his arrest ... new video shows.
TMZ.com:
Marc Anthony's Dominican Republic House Catches Fire, Caught on Video  —  MARC ANTHONY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC HOUSE CATCHES FIRE ... Family, Staff Safe … Marc Anthony's house in the Dominican Republic went up in flames Thursday ... burning up part of the building — and a local TV crew caught it all on camera.
Liza Esquibias / People:
Christina Applegate Says She Relies on Reality TV — Including Some Bravo Favorites! — to Cope with MS  —  “I love reality TV because they freak me out that they walk this earth acting like that,” Applegate joked  —  Christina Applegate has a relatable answer as to what gets her through hard days.
Charlotte McIntyre / The Mirror:
Katie Price bragged about surgery plans over bankruptcy hearing before arrest at airport  —  Katie Price shared her plans to jet off on holiday with her son Harvey Price before a judge issued an arrest warrant following her court no-show  —  Katie Price revealed she was set to jet off …
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Star, GB News and FemaleFirst
Olivia Leach / CBS News:
Oklahoma college students possibly drugged at Mexican resort, hospitalized in Dallas  —  DALLAS - Several college students from Oklahoma are back in the United States after two girls in their group were possibly drugged at a resort in Cancun, Mexico.  One of the girls spoke from her hospital bed in Dallas, where she is recovering.
Discussion: TMZ.com and New York Post
Maria Sherman / Associated Press:
Kelsea Ballerini announces new album, ‘Patterns.’ It isn't what you'd expect: 'I'm team no rules'  —  Kelsea Ballerini is beaming.  It's not a nervous smile, though she admits to feeling scared.  She's been hard at work at her fifth full-length album, “Patterns,” and on Oct. 25 the world …
Julie Jordan / People:
Colin Farrell Recalls First Question He Asked Doctor After Son's Special Needs Diagnosis (Exclusive)  —  The actor is launching the Colin Farrell Foundation to support adult children who have intellectual disability through advocacy, education and innovative programs
Janine Rubenstein / People:
Yung Miami Breaks Down in Season 2 Clip of Caresha Please, Returning to Revolt TV amid Controversy (Exclusive)  —  The rapper opens up to PEOPLE exclusively about her decision to return for a new season of her show on Revolt TV, amid her ex's ongoing legal issues
 
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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:
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