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4:55 PM ET, November 8, 2024

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Daily Mail:
Liam Payne's ‘heartbroken’ close friend issues bombshell statement as police in Argentina arrest three over star's death  —  Liam Payne's close friend Rogelio ‘Roger’ Nores tonight denied abandoning the former One Direction star in the hours leading up to his death.
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TMZ.com:
Liam Payne Death Ruled Not a Suicide, Prosecutor Says Drugs Caused Fall  —  LIAM PAYNE DEATH PROSECUTOR RULES NO SUICIDE Says Effects Of Drugs Caused Fatal Fall  —  Liam Payne did not commit suicide, according to the prosecutor in charge of the case in Argentina ... a law enforcement source in Buenos Aires tells TMZ.
Page Six:
Liam Payne's friend, hotel employee and alleged drug dealer charged in connection to singer's death
People:
James Van Der Beek Opens Up About His Shocking Cancer Diagnosis and How He's Doing Now: ‘I Have a Lot to Live For’ (Exclusive)  —  The actor learned he had stage 3 colorectal cancer at 46.  Now he's managing the diagnosis by leaning on the love of his family and making positive changes
Daniela Relph / BBC:
It's been the hardest year of my life, says William  —  The Prince of Wales has described the past year as the “hardest year” of his life.  —  Speaking to reporters at the end of his visit to South Africa, Prince William talked about how he has coped after both his wife and his father were diagnosed with cancer.
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People:
Prince William Breaks Silence on ‘Brutal’ 2024 amid Kate Middleton and King Charles' Cancer Diagnoses: ‘Hardest Year of My Life’
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Bhad Bhabie, 21, suggests she has cancer as she addresses weight-loss concerns  —  Bhad Bhabie suggested she has cancer while addressing concerns about her recent weight loss.  —  The “Gucci Flip Flops” rapper, 21, sparked confusion among her fans Thursday after posting about taking medication for cancer on her Instagram Story.
Janine Henni / People:
Kate Middleton Will Attend Remembrance Events This Weekend, But Queen Camilla's Attendance Remains Uncertain  —  The Princess of Wales has never missed the National Service of Remembrance since she married Prince William in 2011  —  Kate Middleton will join the royal family for the annual Festival …
Just Jared:
‘Ice Age 6’ In The Works With Many Franchise Stars Returning  —  A sixth Ice Age is officially in the works!  —  On Friday (November 8), Disney revealed that they were developing a new movie in the franchise, which kicked off in 2002.  The fifth movie - Ice Age: Collision Course - premiered in 2016.
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
WKYC-TV:
Voice of AOL's 'You've Got Mail' greeting Elwood Edwards, a former WKYC employee, dies at 74  —  When you weren't hearing his voice on your computer, Elwood worked here at 3News for many years as graphics guru, camera operator, and general jack-of-all-trades.  —  CLEVELAND — WKYC Studios has lost a dear friend.
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Elwood Edwards dead at 74: Voice of AOL's You've Got Mail passes away day before 75th birthday
Discussion: Associated Press
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Teresa Giudice Calls House of Villains Costar ‘Disgusting’ for Claiming Husband Luis Ruelas ‘Cheated’ (Exclusive)  —  In PEOPLE's exclusive clip from ‘House of Villains’, Tiffany “New York” Pollard alleges that the ‘RHONJ’ star's husband has “been f—ing around,” but a source close to Giudice denies the claims
Discussion: Celebuzz, Page Six, Full Feed and E! Online
Emily Burack / Town & Country:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make a Joint Appearance for an Important Cause  —  The Sussexes appeared via video message at a Colombian summit to discuss online safety.  —  Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
TMZ.com:
Lil Durk Slapped With 2 New Felony Charges in Murder-for-Hire Case  —  LIL DURK MAN WHAT?!?  Charged With 2 New Felonies In Murder-For-Hire Plot  —  Lil Durk was charged with 2 additional felony counts in his murder-for-hire plot on Friday ... the Chicago rap star is being accused of conspiracy …
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's Daughter Alexia Engaged to Jake Zingerman  —  Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansk's daughter Alexia Umansky announced her engagement to Jake Zingerman after five years of dating.  —  Alexia Umansky is saying goodbye to her boyfriend and hello to her fiancé.
Discussion: Daily Mail, People and Us Weekly
Nicole Fell / The Hollywood Reporter:
Chappell Roan Opens Up About Her Mental Health, Love and Onstage Persona: “Chappell is a Character”  —  The 26-year-old singer, speaking in conversation with her producer Daniel Nigro, also assured fans that the new country song she debuted on ‘SNL’ will be released: “It'll come out, don't worry.”
Discussion: Billboard and Just Jared
Gibson Johns / E! Online:
This Southern Charm Star Just Announced Their Shocking Exit Ahead of Season 10  —  Jarrett “JT” Thomas shocked fans by announcing Nov. 8 that he “resigned” from Southern Charm ahead of the Bravo hit's season 10 premiere.  —  The charm has worn off.  —  Jarrett “JT” Thomas announced …
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
The 2025 Grammy Nominations Are Finally Here  —  See every nomination across every category for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, which are on February 2, 2025.  —  Please, please, please don't say the Recording Academy has to pick between these talented musicians.
Kyle Buchanan / New York Times:
With ‘Gladiator II,’ Ridley Scott Returns to the Arena … “I feel alive when I'm doing something at this level,” Ridley Scott said of finishing “Gladiator II” while working on preproduction of his next film.  “I don't call it stress, I call it adrenaline.”  Robbie Lawrence for The New York Times
Andrea Peyser / New York Post:
Hey Martha Stewart, you gloated about the death of a Post columnist — but I'm alive, bitch!  —  I'm alive, bitch!  —  Even if the Domestic Dominatrix thinks she's finished me off.  —  It's been 20 years since Martha Stewart traded her Manolo stilettos for ballet flats …
 
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‘DWTS’ Star Brooks Nader Tells Cops She's Afraid of Alleged Trespasser
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Just Jared:
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Natalia Senanayake / People:
Chynna Phillips Reveals She and Husband Billy Baldwin Live in Separate Homes, Have an ‘Allergy to One Another’
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Bobby Flay Says He Loves Kristin Cavallari's ‘Energy’ After Viral Podcast Episode: 'She's a Baller' (Exclusive)
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The Golden Bachelorette's Pascal Explains Why He Sent Himself Home: ‘I Need That Spark’ (Exclusive)
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Richard Deitsch / New York Times:
Netflix's first livestream of NFL games avoided major buffering and freezing issues that plagued the Tyson-Paul fight for the most part, after early glitches

Washington Post:
How NewsGuard, which attained “sustainable profitability” six years after its launch, became a prime target of the GOP's battle against disinformation watchdogs

Wall Street Journal:
A profile of incoming FCC Chair Brendan Carr, a telecom lawyer and longtime FCC official who believes tech and media companies have been unfair to conservatives
 
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