Chappell Roan Is a Pop Supernova.  Nothing About It Has Been Easy  —  Her joyful pop anthems have connected with a massive audience, but getting here involved long odds and a lot of heartache.  And fame is freaking her out a bit … O YOU WANT to bedazzle my grinder?

Michigan inmate wins $100 million judgment against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual assault  —  The judgment could be the largest awarded to a non-attorney and a currently incarcerated inmate in history  —  Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, left, has successfully sued music mogul Sean Combs.

James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93  —  James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an EGOT winner, died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY.

The Business of Being Beyoncé Knowles-Carter  —  In GQ's October cover story, the artist talks business, legacy, art, and family: “It's not about being perfect.  It's about being revolutionary.”  —  Beyoncé is breaking out.  —  Midway through Cowboy Carter …

Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei's ex-boyfriend and alleged killer Dickson Ndiema dies  —  Thank you for reading Nation.Africa  —  Dickson Ndiema, the man accused of setting Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, leading to her death, is dead.  —  Sources at an Eldoret hospital …

Gemma Arterton talks pre-MeToo industry and standing up for herself in sex scenes  —  The actress talks to Radio Times about returning to Sky comedy Funny Woman, avoiding one-dimensional roles and more.  —  This interview was originally published in Radio Times magazine.

‘Good Omens’: Production Paused On Amazon Drama From Neil Gaiman … Deadline is hearing there are discussions about possible production changes.  A spokesperson would not comment.  —  News about the future of Good Omen comes less than a week after Disney put a planned feature adaptation …

Collin Gosselin claims mom Kate zip-tied and locked him in basement as a child  —  Collin Gosselin made shocking abuse claims in a bombshell new interview.  —  Kate Gosselin and Jon Gosselin's 20-year-old son alleged to the US Sun Monday that his mom, 49, “zip-tied” and locked him in a basement when he was a child.

Bad Bunny Joins Adam Sandler in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ (Exclusive)  —  Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald are reprising their role from the 1996 comedy.  —  Benito Martínez Ocasio — also known as the music artist Bad Bunny — has found his next onscreen role, joining the cast of Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore sequel.

Peter Renaday, OG Ninja Turtles Voice Actor, Dead At 89  —  PETER RENADAY ‘NINJA TURTLES’ VOICE ACTOR DEAD AT 89 … Peter Renaday — best known as the original voice of Master Splinter on the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” animated TV show — has died, TMZ has learned.

Ana de Armas Shares Insight Into Her Private World Away From Hollywood  —  Ana de Armas shared insight into her decision to move out of Hollywood and into a home in rural Vermont during an exclusive interview with E! News: “I have my little cocoon there.”  —  Ana de Armas has found her own Eden.

Shailene Woodley to Star in Janis Joplin Biopic Funded by California Tax Credit  —  Shailene Woodley is set to star in a biopic of Janis Joplin, which will receive $2.5 million in funding from the California Film Commission.  —  Numerous attempts have been made over the years to capture …

The Age of Halle … It's an impossibly picturesque afternoon in Southern California—the type that sun-soaked pop odes to languorous summers are made of—Halle Berry is tucked away in a pedigreed Los Angeles estate playing dress up for this magazine.  She's been on set since the morning …

Mel B Says She Refused to Straighten Her Hair for Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’ Music Video: ‘I Love My Curls’  —  “My hair has always been a personal statement,” the singer wrote in a heartfelt Instagram post for World Afro Day  —  Melanie “Mel B” Brown is opening up about her hair journey.

Saturday Night Live Adds 3 Cast Members for Historic 50th Season to Replace Leaving Actors  —  Punkie Johnson, Molly Kearney and Chloe Troast are exiting and Ashley Padilla, Emil Wakim and Jane Wickline will make their ‘SNL’ debut on season 50  —  Saturday Night Live is shaking things up ahead of its historic 50th season.

How Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon shut down Jennifer Lopez as they were pictured holding hands at Unstoppable movie premiere  —  Matt Damon refused to talk to Jennifer Lopez about her ex Ben Affleck at the after party for their new film Unstoppable, according to sources …

Prince William admits there's still ‘long way to go’ in Kate's cancer recovery as he steps out for first solo visit to Wales  —  The Princess of Wales has completed her course of chemotherapy  —  The Prince of Wales opened up about his wife the Princess of Wales' cancer journey as he spent …

Disneyland runner dies after collapsing at half-marathon race's finish line  —  Caleb Graves died after running in the 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon race at the Anaheim, Calif., resort.  —  A runner and social media vlogger has died after crossing the finish line at Disney's 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon race.