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<em>E. coli</em> Infection:
E. coli Outbreak Linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders  —  FOOD SAFETY ALERT  —  Investigation status: Open  —  Recall issued: No … Situation summary  —  CDC, FDA, USDA FSIS, and public health officials in multiple states are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections.
Eric Andersson / People:
Liam Neeson Explains When He'll Retire His ‘Particular Set of Skills’ in Action Movies: 'I'm 72' (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Absolution’ actor reflects on his career and teases the upcoming ‘Naked Gun’ reboot in the new issue of PEOPLE  —  Liam Neeson's résumé includes starring roles …
Lauren Huff / Entertainment Weekly:
Now entering the arena: Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal unsheathe Gladiator II  —  Mescal, Pascal, Ridley Scott, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger take EW inside the epic legacy sequel, in theaters Nov. 22.  —  “Mine honor is my life; both grow in one.”
NBC News:
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries arrested on sex trafficking charges  —  Jeffries, along with two associates, were arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges, New York prosecutors announced Tuesday morning.  —  The former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch …
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Elle:
It's Kylie Jenner's World.  We're Just Living in It.  —  The front-row fixture and budding designer expands her growing empire.  —  Bra top, shorts, jeans, Gucci.  Hoop earrings, Eéra.  —  Ask Kylie Jenner what it feels like to have been famous her whole life, and it's like asking a fish what water feels like.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Love Is Blind's Hannah Talks Slim Down, Only Weighing Herself Every 2 Weeks  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  While the premise of Love Is Blind is based on the idea that two people can fall in love sight unseen, season 7 star Hannah Jiles' looks have taken the internet by storm.
Discussion: Extra, Ok - home and Page Six
Sian Cain / The Guardian:
Roman Polanski: lawsuit alleging director raped teenager in 1973 settled and dismissed  —  Civil suit that claimed the now 91-year-old sexually assaulted a 16-year-old in Los Angeles in 1973 has been settled to ‘mutual satisfaction’ of both parties  —  Roman Polanski, the Oscar-winning film director …
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Olivia Munn models Kim Kardashian's nipple bra in new Skims campaign after breast cancer journey  —  Page Six may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links.  Featured pricing is subject to change.  —  Olivia Munn is stripping down for a good cause.
Discussion: The Sun and TMZ.com
Escher Walcott / People:
Christina Aguilera Gets in the Halloween Spirit in Racy Orange Dress: ‘Favorite Time of the Year’  —  The singer shared her themed look for the spooky holiday — along with her Halloween home decor — in a post on Instagram on Oct. 22  —  Christina Aguilera is breaking out her Halloween looks early!
Victoria Johns / The Mirror:
Dick Pope dies as Tom Hardy leads tributes to British film legend and Oscar nominee  —  Cinematographer, Dick Pope, has sadly died, aged 77, as A-list actor, Tom Hardy, pays a touching tribute to his ‘lovely friend’ and ‘all round legend’  —  British film icon, Dick Pope, has died, aged 77.
Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lynda Obst, Veteran Film Producer, Writer and Champion of Women in Hollywood, Dies at 74  —  She used her “crazy intuitive intelligence and taste” to get behind such films as ‘Flashdance,’ ‘Sleepless in Seattle,’ ‘Contact,’ ‘The Fisher King,’ ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days,’ ‘Interstellar’ and more.
Discussion: Daily Mail, The US Sun, Variety and The Wrap
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Soccer Star Carli Lloyd Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby With Husband Brian Hollins  —  Former soccer player Carli Lloyd shared that she and husband Brian Hollins welcomed their first baby, a girl named Harber Anne Hollins.  —  Carli Lloyd and Brian Hollins have a new addition to their team.
Discussion: Just Jared and Women's Health
Just Jared:
‘Severance’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer Showcases What's to Come at Lumon (Including 3 New Co-Workers!)  —  The teaser trailer for Severance season two just debuted online...and it looks like Mark S. has some new co-workers at Lumon Industries!  —  In Severance, Mark Scout (Adam Scott) …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Hans Zimmer's ‘Dune 2’ Score Fails to Meet Eligibilty Requirements for Oscars (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The composer's score will still compete for Critics Choice, Golden Globes, and other guilds, and his music for ‘Blitz’ is eligible for Oscar consideration.  —  One of the year's most anticipated …
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
Nick Fagge / Daily Mail:
Liam Payne's father given heartbreaking news ‘he could be waiting 10 days’ before 31-year-old's body can be flown home - as he makes vow to Argentinian police  — Geoff Payne arrived in Buenos Aires last week to formally identify his son  —  Liam Payne's heartbroken father has been warned …
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
ITV News anchor Ralph Blunsom dies aged 66 as co-star shares emotional tribute  —  ITV Granada Reports anchor Ralph Blunsom has died aged 66 it has been confirmed with his former co-stars sharing tribute to the late broadcaster  —  An ITV News anchor has died aged 66, his co-stars have announced.
Discussion: Ok - home and The Sun
The Mirror:
Liam Payne's heartbreaking wish an hour before death emerges  —  One Direction star, Liam Payne, tragically died on Wednesday October 16 after falling from the third floor of his hotel suite in Argentina, leaving his legion of loyal fans heartbroken  —  Liam Payne's heart-wrenching last wish …
Catherine Santino / People:
Kim Kardashian's Viral ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Diamond Birthday Necklace from Daughter North West, 11, Likely Cost $20K  —  A jewelry expert shares an estimated value for the ‘obscure’ piece of jewelry and tells PEOPLE what makes the customized gift is so special  —  North West got her mom Kim Kardashian …
TMZ.com:
Dodgers Legend Fernando Valenzuela Dead at 63  —  Fernando Valenzuela, the iconic Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher turned team Spanish broadcaster, has died, the team announced Tuesday night.  —  The legend played 17 seasons in MLB ... with much of his tenure spent with the Dodgers …
Julia Moore / People:
Nicholas Alexander Chavez Had ‘Whole Body Shakes’ on His First Day on Set of General Hospital (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Monsters’ breakout star tells PEOPLE that joining the soap opera was “one of the best things for me”  —  To say that Nicholas Alexander Chavez was nervous on his first day in Port Charles would be an understatement.
Discussion: Just Jared
Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Gladiator II fans go wild over the sequel's popcorn bucket with augmented reality: ‘Where do I buy it?!’  —  Following in the trend set by Dune: Part II and continuing with Deadpool & Wolverine, Gladiator II will have an epic new popcorn bucket that is driving fans wild.
Discussion: Deadline and TMZ.com
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Ivanka Trump Attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with Daughter and Friends After Her Dad Said He ‘Hates’ the Superstar (Exclusive)  —  Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, who is running against Ivanka's father Donald Trump in the presidential election, in September  —  Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop …
 
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