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8:05 AM ET, November 4, 2024

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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 …
Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91  —  Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores …
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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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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
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Olivia Rodrigo Calls Men Who Want to Go to Space a ‘Red Flag’ — and Grimes Agrees  —  Olivia Rodrigo thinks it's a “red flag” when men want to go to space — and Grimes agrees.  —  “This is a very oddly specific question that I ask guys on first dates.  I always ask them if they think that they would want to go to space.
Discussion: Marie Claire and FemaleFirst
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
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
 
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