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1:55 PM ET, October 23, 2024

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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’ … In april 2020, Vanessa Guillén, a 20-year-old Army private, was bludgeoned to death by a fellow soldier at Fort Hood, in Texas.  The killer, aided by his girlfriend, burned Guillén's body.
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator  —  John Kelly, the Trump White House's longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist.  —  Few top officials spent more time behind closed doors in the White House …
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Amber Brown / gofundme.com:
Support Matthew Sweet's Stroke Recovery  —  Catherine Lyons for Matthew Sweet is organizing this fundraiser. … Matthew Sweet, our longtime inspiration and dear friend, suffered a debilitating stroke this past week in Toronto while in the early days of a national tour.
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 …
Eric Andersson / People:
John Lithgow Felt Like a ‘Nobody’ in Italy with Conclave Costar Stanley Tucci, Who's Treated Like a ‘Beatle’ (Exclusive)  —  Six-time Emmy winner Lithgow says ‘absolutely no attention was paid’ to him and Ralph Fiennes when they went out with Tucci  —  Exploring Italy with Stanley Tucci …
Discussion: Mercury News and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Passenger Falls Overboard on Taylor Swift-Themed Cruise In Bahamas  —  TAYLOR SWIFT-THEMED CRUISE WOMAN OVERBOARD, NOW MISSING  —  The Taylor Swift-themed cruise from Florida to the Bahamas went from happy to sad Tuesday ... as a 66-year-old woman fell overboard and is now missing.
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.”
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 …
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: Perez Hilton, Extra, Ok - home and Page Six
Daniela Avila / People:
Ella Bleu Travolta Reveals Why Dad John Travolta Was ‘a Huge Part’ of Why She Started Recording Music (Exclusive)  —  When Ella Bleu Travolta first started writing music, she looked to dad John Travolta for advice.  —  Ahead of her forthcoming debut EP Colors of Love, which is set for release on Nov. 8 …
Discussion: HELLO!
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband Ojani Noa blames Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for their divorce  —  Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband Ojani Noa has partly blamed Sean “Diddy” Combs for the pair's divorce.  —  During an appearance on “Despierta America,” Noa lifted the lid on the demise of the pair's short-lived marriage …
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.
Discussion: Deadline, The Sun and Ok - home
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
‘Southern Charm’ Star Patricia Altschul's Confirms Death of Beloved Butler Michael Kelcourse  —  Southern Charm viewers are mourning the loss of Patricia Altschul's beloved butler, Michael Kelcourse.  —  “It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Michael, who left us yesterday morning in Sarasota.
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 …
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 …
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: Daily Mail, Flow Space, The Sun and TMZ.com
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Anna Kendrick Details Relationship With Abusive Ex, Gives Dating Life Update on ‘Call Her Daddy’  —  When it comes to romantic relationships, Anna Kendrick has been honest about having a toxic ex.  However, she always had a hard time referring to it as an “abusive” situation.
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
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
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
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 …
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) …
 
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TMZ.com:
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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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Catherine Santino / People:
Kim Kardashian's Viral ‘Skibidi Toilet’ Diamond Birthday Necklace from Daughter North West, 11, Likely Cost $20K
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
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New Jersey Digest:
The Star-Ledger, New Jersey's largest newspaper, plans to end its print edition on January 30, 2025, citing growing costs and a shrinking demand for print

Edward Helmore / The Guardian:
Source: WaPo subscription cancellations hit 250,000 on Tuesday, or 10% of subscribers, since October 25, based on the number of cancellation emails sent out

Neel Dhanesha / Nieman Lab:
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