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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.
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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Becca Longmire / People:
Baywatch Lifeguard Michael Newman Dies at 68 After Parkinson's Diagnosis 18 Years Ago  —  The actor and trained lifeguard played ‘Newmie’ on the long-running series, and appeared in 150 episodes of the show  — Baywatch star Michael Newman has died at age 68, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
‘Baywatch’ Alum Michael Newman Dead at 68 After Parkinson's Disease Battle
Discussion: New York Post and ComingSoon.net
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.”
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Brianna Chickenfry Says She's ‘Blindsided’ as Zach Bryan Announces Breakup With Cryptic Statement
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Love Is Blind's Hannah Jiles Details 75-Pound Weight Loss, Dishes on What Procedures She's Had Done (Exclusive)  —  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: Page Six
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 …
People:
Angelina Jolie Is Not Dating British Rapper Akala: ‘She Is Close Friends with Him and His Partner’ (Exclusive)  —  A source close to Angelina Jolie tells PEOPLE the ‘Maria’ star “remains focused on her family and is not dating at this time”  —  Angelina Jolie is not romancing the British rapper Akala, a source tells PEOPLE.
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: The Wrap, The US Sun and Variety
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: Just Jared and ComingSoon.net
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
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
Amy Adams Goes Wild: The ‘Nightbitch’ Star on Barking, Growing Chin Hair and ‘Polarizing’ Viewers With Her Raw Look at Motherhood  —  “I've had people be like, ‘Oh my gosh, you looked awful,’” Amy Adams says with an eye roll as she reflects on her physical appearance in her latest film …
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Kelly Rizzo gushes about how ‘kind’ new boyfriend Breckin Meyer has been as she mourns loss of Bob Saget  —  Kelly Rizzo has gushed about her ‘supportive’ new boyfriend Breckin Meyer and just how understanding he has been as she continues to mourn the loss of her husband Bob Saget.
Discussion: People, E! Online, Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
David Canfield / Vanity Fair:
Stanley Tucci Takes Nothing for Granted: “After The Devil Wears Prada, I Couldn't Get a Job”  —  In a career-spanning conversation, the beloved actor who's experienced decades of ups and downs in Hollywood reflects on hitting his sweet spot—which is somewhere between the film Conclave and his next big food show.
Daily Mail:
This Is Us star Chrissy Metz, 44, details the horrible ‘mental, physical, emotional abuse’ she suffered as a child  —  Chrissy Metz stated that her stepfather, Crayton Hodge, would ‘threaten to lock the cupboards’ as she opened up about experiencing ‘painful’ child abuse.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Decider, People and FemaleFirst
Erin Clack / People:
Justin Hartley Recalls Spontaneously Marrying Wife Sofia Pernas in Their Bathing Suits: ‘Got Right Back in the Pool’  —  The low-key, poolside ceremony in May 2021 was followed by some margaritas, the ‘This Is Us’ actor said on ‘The Tonight Show’ on Monday, Oct. 21
TMZ.com:
Kanye West, Bianca Censori Enjoy Another Tokyo Outing After Breakup Rumors  —  KANYE WEST & BIANCA CENSORI SHOPPING MAKES US STRONGER!!!  Hit Tokyo Streets Again After Split Rumors  —  TAKING OVER TOKYO  —  Kanye West and Bianca Censori aren't letting breakup rumors stop them from enjoying …
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 …
People:
Bruce Springsteen Says ‘Questions of Mortality’ Have Become ‘Part of’ Life amid Wife Patti Scialfa's Cancer Diagnosis  —  Scialfa publicly revealed her blood cancer diagnosis in ‘Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’  —  The subject of mortality is on Bruce Springsteen's mind following …
Discussion: Us Weekly and HELLO!
Jonathan Wells / The Gentleman's Journal:
Photographed exclusively by his wife, Penélope Cruz, the Spanish actor and star of recent Netflix crime drama, Monsters, talks fatherhood, Formula 1 and addressing his flaws  —  Words: Jonathan Wells Styling: Zak Maoui  —  When he's at his most menacing, there's a certain look Javier Bardem throws to the camera.
Discussion: People, HELLO! and SheKnows
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Bethany Joy Lenz on Escaping a Cult, Losing All Her ‘One Tree Hill’ Money and Fighting to Keep Her Daughter From That Life  —  Fifteen months ago, during a recap episode of the “Drama Queens” podcast, guest Michaela McManus asked co-hosts Bethany Joy Lenz and Sophia Bush whether they'd ever write a book.
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
Emmerdale Tina Dingle ‘has second secret child’ - and they've been on the soap for years  —  Emmerdale fans are convinced that Tina Dingle has a second secret child and that they are already in the village - but who could it be?  —  dailystar  —  Emmerdale viewers are convinced that Tina Dingle …
Will Reid / E! Online:
Emma Roberts' Dad Eric Roberts Addresses Their “Loss of Relationship”  —  Eric Roberts called his estrangement from daughter Emma Roberts the “toughest period” of his life: “There's a sadness.”  —  Eric Roberts is shedding light on his family dynamics.  —  After offering an apology …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and New York Post
 
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Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Gladiator II fans go wild over the sequel's popcorn bucket with augmented reality: ‘Where do I buy it?!’
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Blake Lively waited like a normal person for table at NYC hotspot, dined on ‘everything on the menu’
Discussion: Daily Mail
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Ivanka Trump Attends Taylor Swift's Eras Tour with Daughter and Friends After Her Dad Said He ‘Hates’ the Superstar (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Mara Levinsky / Soap Opera Digest:
Exclusive: Jophielle Love (Violet) Says Good-Bye To General Hospital
Discussion: Just Jared and ComingSoon.net
TMZ.com:
Lana Del Rey's Marriage Officiated by Justin Bieber's Pastor Judah Smith
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Emma Aerin Becker / People:
Hoda Kotb Shares the Hilarious Story Behind Daughter Haley's Early Christmas Gift for Jenna Bush Hager
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly and Decider
Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
Harvey Weinstein is diagnosed with cancer, source says
 

 
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