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10:30 AM ET, November 9, 2024

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J. Kim Murphy / Variety:
Tony Todd, ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ Star, Dies at 69  —  Tony Todd, an American actor known for leading the “Candyman” horror franchise as its eponymous hook-wielding ghost, died Wednesday at his home in Marina Del Rey, Calif. He was 69.  —  Todd's death was confirmed by a representative for the actor.
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TMZ.com:
‘Candyman’ Star Tony Todd Dead at 69 in Los Angeles  —  ‘CANDYMAN’ STAR TONY TODD DEAD AT 69  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 14K … 7:37 PM PT — Virginia Madsen, who starred in the 1992 “Candyman” film with Tony Todd, has shared her grief amid the news of the actor's passing ... revealing she was at a loss for words.
Discussion: Daily Mail, BET, The Wrap and Deadline
Martin Robinson / Daily Mail:
Supermodel Georgina Cooper dead aged 46: Shocked fashion world mourns one of the faces of 90s ‘Cool Britannia’ and friend of Kate Moss after her death on Greek island  —  British supermodel Georgina Cooper - an icon of ‘Cool Britannia’ and a friend of Kate Moss - has tragically died at the age …
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Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Big Brother star left homeless after fame and hooked on eating 50 sausages a day  —  Lisa Appleton is one of the most iconic contestants in the history of Big Brother and she is back on the scene, sharing her thoughts on the current season of CBB  —  Big Brother legend Lisa Appleton …
Discussion: The Mirror and OK!
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Anne Hathaway & Zendaya To Star In Christopher Nolan's Next Film … Sources tell Deadline that Anne Hathaway and Zendaya are set to star in his next event film. … The film will have an Imax release on July 17, 2026.  The date falls in line with a number of Nolan films that have had similar release dates in the past.
People:
Chappell Roan Reveals Why Seeing Freddie Mercury Biopic Bohemian Rhapsody ‘Changed My Career’  —  The singer was moved by the recreation of Queen's iconic Live Aid performance  —  Rising pop star Chappell Roan owes a lot to Freddie Mercury, specifically Rami Malek's performance as the Queen frontman …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Dua Lipa Cancels Concert Due to Safety Concerns  —  Dua Lipa shared a message for fans after canceling her Radical Optimism tour stop in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Nov. 9 due to safety concerns about the stage, saying it “truly pains” her not to perform.  —  Dua Lipa had to make a difficult decision.
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Us Weekly's 5 Hot Stories: Grammy Nominees Announced, Brianna Chickenfry Calls Out Ex Zach Bryan  —  Nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards have been announced — and the list has Us more excited than ever for music's biggest night.  Beyoncé leads the field with a total of 11 nods …
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, E! Online, People, The Wrap and Variety
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.
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.
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David K. Li / NBC News:
Minnesota man found guilty of murdering mother of his children after allegedly warning she could end up like Gabby Petito  —  Adam Fravel had warned the victim she could end up like Petito, who was also killed by her boyfriend in a high-profile 2021 disappearance.
 
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Charna Flam / People:
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From Mediagazer:

Anne Steele / Wall Street Journal:
Spotify plans to pay incentives to video creators who hit certain viewing thresholds and, in January, to let Premium subscribers view podcast videos without ads

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
CEOs at Nexstar, Sinclair, and Tegna, plus some analysts, say they expect deregulation and consolidation in the broadcast TV industry under Trump's FCC

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Don Lemon, who sued Elon Musk and X after a deal fell apart, says he's leaving X on November 15, citing X's new ToS that moves legal disputes to Texas courts

 
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