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8:15 PM ET, October 3, 2024

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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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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 …
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.
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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
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.
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.
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 …
Patrick Brzeski / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Rust’ to Make World Premiere at Camerimage Film Festival (Without Alec Baldwin)  —  The indie Western will be unveiled before the public three years after the tragic on-set death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins — but its star and producer will not be in attendance.
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!
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Nikki Garcia (Bella) Gets Restraining Order Against Artem Chigvintsev, Claims Brutality  —  NIKKI GARCIA, AKA NIKKI BELLA GETS RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST ARTEM CHIGVINTSEV Claims Artem Brutalized Her During Argument … Nikki Garcia (AKA Bella) filed a restraining order against estranged …
Discussion: Page Six
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
1000-Lb.  Sisters' Amy Slaton Breaks Down in Tears Over Michael Halterman Split  —  1000-Lb.  Sisters star Amy Slaton shared the pain she feels from living in the house she shared with ex-husband Michael Halterman in an exclusive clip of the sixth season's Oct. 8 premiere.
Alexandra Schonfeld / People:
The Hills' Jason Wahler and Wife Ashley Wahler Expecting Baby No. 3 (Exclusive)  —  The former reality star and his wife are already parents to daughter, Delilah Ray, 7 and son, Wyatt Ragle, 3  —  Jason Wahler and his wife Ashley are going to be a family of five.
Discussion: E! Online and Extra
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Nicholas Sparks' ‘Counting Miracles’ Film Adaptation Set at Amazon Starring ‘Reacher’ Lead Alan Ritchson (EXCLUSIVE) … In “Counting Miracles,” former Ranger (Ritchson) returns to his small hometown with one mission: to find the father he never knew.  While there he crosses paths with a doctor …
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
Stephanie Sloane / TV Insider:
‘Days of Our Lives’ Returns Galore!  Christie Clark, Victoria Konefal, Charles Shaughnessy & More Are Back  —  Peter Reckell (Bo Brady) and Kristian Alfonso (Hope Williams Brady) aren't the only big names set to appear on Days of our Lives in 2025.  A host of other popular faves recently returned …
Lauryn Overhultz / Fox News:
‘American Pickers’ star Frank Fritz's cause of death revealed by longtime manager  —  Frank Fritz starred in ‘American Pickers’ alongside Mike Wolfe and Danielle Colby  —  Frank Fritz died from complications of a stroke while in hospice care, Fox News Digital can confirm.
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) …
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Rapper and Social Media Star Lucas Coly Dead at 27, Manager's ‘Heart Ripped to Shreds’  —  Rapper and social media star Lucas Coly has died.  He was 27.  —  Coly's manager confirmed Coly's death in a Thursday, October 3, Instagram statement, writing, “Rest in peace @iamlucascoly I love you bro.
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Cheryl Hines may divorce RFK Jr. — but it'll be over Donald Trump more than Olivia Nuzzi  —  Cheryl Hines may divorce Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — but it'll be over his relationship with Donald Trump more than his relationship with star New York Magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi, sources tell Page Six.
Faye James / HELLO!:
Drew Barrymore reveals surprising secret hook-up with female star  —  The ET actress shared a kiss with the American Psycho star  —  It's not every day that a steamy secret from the '90s resurfaces on live television, but that's exactly what happened on The Drew Barrymore Show when Drew Barrymore …
 
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Did Jack Nicholson really attend the Balenciaga show in a bathrobe?
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Kanye West Continues to Enjoy Tokyo Without Wife Bianca Censori
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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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TMZ.com:
UFC's Ottman Azaitar Saved Manager Ali Abdelaziz From Drowning, Caught On Video
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Lana Del Rey Breaks Silence About Her Wedding, Pissed At Paparazzi
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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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