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Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him  —  Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a “Jane Roe” who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the award-winning singer.
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Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Garth Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault and Battery by Hairstylist  —  Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery by a woman who says she worked as his hairstylist and makeup artist.  —  The woman, identified as “Jane Roe,” filed the complaint on Thursday, October 3.
Kim Kardashian / NBC News:
Personal essay: Kim Kardashian says it's time for the Menendez brothers to be freed  —  With the case back in the spotlight, the entrepreneur and criminal justice reform advocate urges authorities to reconsider the brothers' life sentences.  —  We are all products of our experiences.
Martin Pengelly / The Guardian:
Melania Trump passionately defends abortion rights in upcoming memoir  —  Exclusive: ‘I have carried this belief with me throughout my entire adult life,’ former first lady writes in memoir  —  Melania Trump made an extraordinary declaration in an eagerly awaited memoir to be published …
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Glamour:
Sydney Sweeney Is Building an Empire  —  There's no question the Anyone but You star has already “made it.”  It's what comes next that will make her a Hollywood legend.  As she puts it, “I've barely scratched the surface of what I'd like to do in my life.”
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Jen Juneau / People:
Sydney Sweeney Says Fiancé Jonathan Davino Doesn't Pay for Everything in Relationship: ‘I Provide for Myself’
Elle:
Kesha Freed Herself.  Now She's Saving Music.  —  With a new album, her own record label, and a 10-year plan to upend the industry, the liberated pop star says anyone with “deep, dark secrets better run.”  —  Jacket, The Frankie Shop.  Skirt, Courrèges.  Tights, Falke.  Earrings, Completedworks.
People:
Southern Charm Alum Olivia Flowers Is Engaged to Alex Williams!  All the Details from the NYC Proposal (Exclusive)  —  Williams opens up about proposal planning process — and how he surprised the ‘Southern Charm’ alum with the help of her parents  —  Olivia Flowers is engaged!
Glamour:
Meet Glamour's Mothers of the Year |  Tina Knowles, Donna Kelce, Maggie Baird, and Mandy Teefey  —  Tina Knowles, Donna Kelce, Maggie Baird, and Mandy Teefey talk motherhood, stardom, ambition, and what's next.  —  The set is a hive of activity when I arrive.  On a couch in one corner, Donna Kelce is curled up and relaxed.
TMZ.com:
Eminem's Daughter Hailie Is Pregnant, New Music Video Reveals  —  EMINEM HAILIE'S PREGNANT ... I'm Gonna Be a Grandpa!!!  —  Eminem's daughter Hailie Jade Scott's expecting ... and her famous father just announced the pregnancy in a new music video.  —  The rapper just dropped the music vid for …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Eminem reveals daughter Hailie Jade is pregnant with first baby, unveils ‘grandpa’ jersey in new music video
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Photos Show New York Congressman in Blackface as Michael Jackson  —  Representative Mike Lawler, a Republican locked in a tight race for re-election, dressed as the pop star for Halloween as a college student in 2006.  —  Representative Mike Lawler of New York wore blackface as part …
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince William reveals personal reason why he missed Paris 2024 Olympics  —  The Prince of Wales met British Olympic and Paralympic swimmers in Birtley  —  The Prince of Wales has shared the reason why he did not go to the Paris 2024 Olympics back in the summer.
Christopher Lord / The Guardian:
‘The rich and powerful have siphoned off the majority of music industry money’  —  As he tours new album Luck and Strange, the Pink Floyd guitarist answers your questions on spirituality, Kate Bush - and reconciliation with Roger Waters  —  The Division Bell is my favourite Pink Floyd LP …
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Variety and Consequence
Just Jared:
Rebel Wilson Files Countersuit Against ‘The Deb’ Movie Producers  —  Rebel Wilson is hitting back at the producers of her movie The Deb with a countersuit after they filed a defamation lawsuit against her.  —  For those who don't know, Rebel made her directorial debut with the movie and also stars in it as well.
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Menendez Brothers: New Hearing Set as D.A. Weighs Evidence of Molestation Amid Success of Netflix's ‘Monsters’  —  A new court hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez has been set for November 29, more than 28 years after they were convicted of murdering their parents and two weeks after their story …
Just Jared:
'That ‘90s Show’ Canceled After 2 Seasons On Netflix, Star Kurtwood Smith Says They Will Shop It Elsewhere  —  Sad news for fans of That '90s Show.  —  Star Kurtwood Smith, who reprised his That '70s Show role as Red Forman and served as an executive producer, revealed that the Netflix series has been canceled after two seasons.
Samuel Montgomery / Telegraph:
Watch: King told he has ‘moves’ during Samoan dancing lesson  —  His Majesty offloads his drink before diving in for an impromptu dance at St James's Palace  —  The King has been given a Samoan dancing lesson ahead of his trip to the Pacific Island nation later this month.
Ileane Rudolph / TV Insider:
Tom Selleck Opens Up About ‘Blue Bloods’ Ending  —  The leading man reveals what he'll miss most about the show, what it was like to shoot his final scenes, and what's next.  —  Tom Selleck loves to talk — to share his opinions, offer advice, and joke.  In my many interviews …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared, HELLO! and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
Showrunner Kurt Sutter Departs ‘The Abandons’ With Weeks Left of Production, Alleged Reason Why Revealed  —  Showrunner and creator Kurt Sutter is no longer involved with his new Netflix series The Abandons.  —  The actor, writer, director and producer (who famously worked on and starred in Sons of Anarchy) …
 
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:
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Alexandra Schonfeld / People:
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Kory Grow / Rolling Stone:
Ozzy Osbourne's Star-Studded Rock Hall Induction to Feature Jelly Roll, Jack Black, Billy Idol
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Patrick Brzeski / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Rust’ to Make World Premiere at Camerimage Film Festival (Without Alec Baldwin)
 

 
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Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: WaPo's Matt Murray lays out plans for WP Ventures, the “third newsroom”; Krissah Thompson will be editor and Samantha Henig will be general manager

Stephen Alpher / CoinDesk:
Rumble announces a $775M investment from Tether and plans to use $525M to fund a tender offer for ~70M shares of its common stock; RUM jumps 35%+ after hours

Leo Schwartz / Fortune:
Sources: CoinDesk owner Bullish fired three editors, including EIC Kevin Reynold, amid controversy over forcing editors to take down an article on Justin Sun

 
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