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James Van Der Beek Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer: 'There's Reason for Optimism, and I'm Feeling Good' (Exclusive)  —  “I've been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” the actor tells PEOPLE exclusively
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Nicholas Rice / People:
James Van Der Beek Apologizes to Loved Ones Who Had to Learn of His Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis from Press: ‘No Playbook’  —  James Van Der Beek is expressing some pointed thoughts after revealing his colorectal cancer diagnosis.  —  In an Instagram post on Sunday, Nov. 3, the star, 47 …
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Music icon Quincy Jones who worked with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra dies aged 91  —  Music legend Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91, after an incredible 70-year career which saw him win a whopping 28 Grammy awards  —  Music legend Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91.
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Brenton Blanchet / People:
Teddi Mellencamp Spotted for the First Time Since Announcing Divorce from Edwin Arroyave  —  Mellencamp revealed on Instagram on Nov. 2 that she was filing for divorce after 13 years of marriage  —  Teddi Mellencamp is stepping out for the first time since she announced her divorce from husband Edwin Arroyave.
Entertainment Tonight:
Ben Affleck Praises Jennifer Lopez's ‘Spectacular’ Performance in ‘Unstoppable’ (Exclusive)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Chris Martin Falls Into Stage Trap Door During Coldplay Show in Australia  —  Watch Kamala Harris' Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance as Herself Alongside Maya Rudolph
Dory Jackson / People:
Harry Potter Star Matthew Lewis Believes Young Cast Escaped ‘Pitfalls of Being a Child Actor’ Because They Had Each Other  —  Lewis starred as Neville Longbottom in the ‘Harry Potter’ film series  —  From Matthew Lewis' perspective, there is one thing the young Harry Potter cast can credit …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Wrap
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Tyler, the Creator's ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200  —  Plus: Halsey and Kelsea Ballerini debut in the top five, while Eminem's ‘The Death of Slim Shady’ returns to the top 10 after its vinyl release.  —  Tyler, the Creator scores his third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart …
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
Sarah Robertson / Daily Mail:
Margot Robbie gives birth!  Barbie star, 34, delivers healthy baby boy as husband Tom is pictured stocking up on nappies and booze  — Australian actress understood to have gone into labour two weeks ago  —  Margot Robbie has given birth to her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
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Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Margot Robbie gives birth to first child two weeks early but ‘all is well’
Discussion: The Mirror US and Daily Star
Terry Zeller / Daily Mail:
Taylor Swift fans slam ‘gaslighter’ Scott Borchetta for tribute post to pop star after he sold her masters  —  Swifties dragged Big Machine Label's Scott Borchetta on Saturday when he posted a tribute to Taylor Swift nearly five years after he was accused of selling her master recordings to Scooter Braun without her approval.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Harrison Ford's famous son throws support behind dad: 'Don't do this again'  —  The Indiana Jones actor and dad-of-five made his allegiance known ahead of the 2024 Presidential election  —  In the run-up to the 2024 Presidential election, just days ahead of the fated November 5 …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Variety
Michael Caine / The Times:
Michael Caine at 91 — in his own words  —  From Alfie to Zulu, the actor reveals all in an exclusive extract from his new memoir  —  I've never forgotten my roots, and nobody should.  They define you — though they shouldn't limit you.  I grew up just south of the river …
Discussion: People, Forbes, Deadline and Digital Trends
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Alan Rachins, Actor on ‘L.A. Law’ and ‘Dharma & Greg,’ Dies at 82  —  The Emmy nominee got naked in ‘Oh!  Calcutta,’ went to school at the AFI and appeared in ‘Showgirls.’  —  Alan Rachins, who spent 13 seasons on television portraying the boorish law partner Douglas Brackman Jr. on L …
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TMZ.com:   ‘L.A. Law’ Star Alan Rachins Dead at 82
 
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The Times Tech Guild, representing 600+ NYT devs, data analysts, and more, goes on strike ahead of the US election; management offered a 2.5% annual wage rise

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Around 75% of the largest US newspapers aren't endorsing anyone for president this year, as publishers try not to annoy any sliver of their remaining customers
 
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