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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.
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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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Former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Arrested on Trafficking Charges
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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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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.
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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 …
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Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Marvel Studios angers fans by ditching Blade reboot starring Mahershala Ali from release calendar — Marvel Studios and Disney angered fans on Tuesday by quietly removing their long-delayed Blade reboot - which was set to hit theaters November 7, 2025 - from the release calendar.
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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.
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!
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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.
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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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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?!’ — 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.
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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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 …
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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 …
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Rachael Ray Says She Gets in ‘Huge Screaming Matches’ With Husband — RACHAEL RAY & HUBBY GET INTO ‘HUGE SCREAMING MATCHES’ ... 'I Think That's Healthy' — The only thing hotter than Rachael Ray's kitchen is her temper ... the celebrity chef has admitted to getting into several heated tiffs with her husband, John Cusimano.
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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.
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