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11:40 AM ET, November 1, 2024

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Isabel Garcia / People:
Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 Kicks Off the Holiday Season with 100+ Gifts for Everyone on Your List  —  Including Beats headphones, the internet-famous Ninja Creami, and more starting at $13  —  Holiday shopping just got so much easier thanks to Oprah Winfrey.
Discussion: Oprah Daily and E! Online
WSB-TV:
Young Thug released from Fulton County Jail after non-negotiated plea in YSL trial  —  ATLANTA — Jeffrey Williams, aka Young Thug, has been released from the Fulton County Jail.  —  The rapper's attorney, Keith Adams, confirmed to Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne that he and his other attorney …
Discussion: People, ABC News and Bossip
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Erik Ortiz / NBC News:
Young Thug changes plea to guilty in Georgia's longest-running criminal trial  —  The agreement, which includes probation and time served, ends the Atlanta rap star's part in a sprawling trial that began with jury selection in January 2023.  —  Atlanta rap star Young Thug changed his plea …
Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
Mariah Carey is (almost) ready to bring Christmas to you  —  In August of 1994, Mariah Carey created a Christmas music classic on her very first try.  —  The singer and songwriter with the Olympic-athlete-level voice was already a Grammy-winning superstar when she reluctantly took her record label's suggestion to make a holiday album.
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Melina Delkic / New York Times:
'It's Time!'  Mariah Carey Reflects on 30 Years as Queen of Christmas  —  Getting her usual early start on the holiday, the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter looks back on the phenomenon she created.  —  When the record company came knocking, Mariah Carey wasn't sure about making a Christmas album.
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online, KDFX-TV and Billboard
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Game of Thrones’ Movie in Early Development at Warner Bros.  —  The studio has been quietly developing a film based on George R.R. Martin's fantasy universe as HBO/Max and Warner Bros. increasingly cross pollinate the company's big fantasy titles.  —  The world of Game of Thrones could finally end up on the big screen.
Alice Thomson / The Times:
Heidi Klum: ‘I have a younger husband.  Sex is good — very good’ … 'I'm Heidi on the catwalk and nicknamed Helga at home.  Helga is less cute and fluffy than Heidi, but both Heidi and Helga wear suspenders.  " Heidi Klum is a blast.  She's an international star, the Victoria's Secret Angel …
Madison Malone Kircher / New York Times:
Heidi Klum Transforms Into Remote-Controlled E.T. for Halloween  —  The model and television host dressed as the alien from Steven Spielberg's 1982 film for her annual New York City costume party.  —  This Halloween, Heidi Klum is wearing an adult diaper.  —  It's a first for her, the model and former “Project Runway” host said.
Perez Hilton:
Hilary Duff's Husband Dressed Up As Her Ex Joel Madden For Halloween!  WHAT!  —  Singer Matthew Koma loves a good troll, but this year's Halloween costume was next level funny for so many reasons!  —  Not only did he dress up as his wife Hilary Duff's ex Joel Madden …
Liz Jassin / NewsNation:
Diddy court witness says he saw 8 sex tapes with at least 2 celeb minors  — Courtney Burgess shares alleged evidence in Diddy case  — Diddy was indicted Sept. 17, in NYC jail after bail denied  — Combs has denied all the allegations in past statements  —  Thank you for signing up!
Discussion: Page Six, New York Post, The Sun and TMZ.com
Mackenzie Schmidt / People:
Josh Altman Is Leaving Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles After 13 Years: ‘The Time Was Right’ (Exclusive)  —  The celebrity real estate agent most recently starred alongside friends and rivals Josh Flagg and Tracy Tutor on the long-running Bravo series  — Josh Altman is leaving Million …
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TMZ.com:
Josh and Heather Altman Leaving ‘Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles’
Discussion: Us Weekly and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Dodgers Fan Blows Off Hand With Firework During World Series Celebration  —  L.A. DODGERS FAN BLOWS OFF HAND WITH FIREWORK ... World Series Celebration Gone Wrong … A World Series celebration Wednesday night turned tragic for one Dodgers fan ... who blew off their hand while lighting a firework in the streets of L.A.
Marjorie Hernandez West / Daily Mail:
Diddy ‘lured’ me to a Tokyo freak-off where he made me watch J.Lo videos, ex-Playboy model claims  — LISTEN: The Trial of Diddy - bringing you the biggest and most shocking details from the rapper's downfall each week.  Available wherever you get your podcasts
Stephanie Wenger / People:
Sarah Drew Is Leaving the Door ‘Open’ for Future Grey's Anatomy Appearances: 'Ball's in Their Court' (Exclusive)  —  Drew — who played Dr. April Kepner for nine seasons — tells PEOPLE in 10 'Grey's Anatomy' is “like family to me and I love going back and visiting”
Discussion: Decider and Just Jared
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
John Legend's manager details ‘terrifying’ experience at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' NYE party  —  John Legend's longtime manager attended one of Sean “Diddy” Combs' parties 27 years ago — and is now sharing her allegedly “terrifying” experience.  —  On Thursday, Ty Stiklorius wrote a New York Times piece …
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Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Shawn Mendes Walked Away From Stardom.  He's Ready to Talk About It.  —  In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled a world tour to focus on his mental health.  Returning with a stripped-down album, he has a mature new message for his fans.  —  In 2022, the pop singer and songwriter canceled …
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Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
John Stamos and Kristen Wiig are seen in costume on the set of Palm Royale in Los Angeles
Discussion: Just Jared
Hannah Sacks / People:
Hailey Bieber Shares First Photo of Baby Son Jack Blues Since Announcing Birth as They Celebrate Halloween
Rachel McRady / E! Online:
Kerry Washington Aces Halloween With Challengers-Inspired Costume Featuring Tony Goldwyn, Scott Foley
Discussion: People
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Adam Chitwood / The Wrap:
Charli XCX and Bill Burr to Host ‘SNL’ in November
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Jennifer Garner Is Thriving in Iconic 13 Going on 30 Halloween Costume
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Halloween thrills from Hollywood as stars like Halle, Kylie and Sami dress up in eye-popping costumes
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Egotastic
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Netflix will host NFL Christmas games, including Beyonce's Halftime show, for only three hours after streaming them live; replays will be available on NFL+

 
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