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Emily Smith / Page Six:
Gal Gadot will only be ‘Wonder Woman’ again if Brett Ratner is out  —  MORE FROM: … “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot is continuing to battle accused Hollywood sexual harasser Brett Ratner by refusing to sign for a super­hero sequel unless the movie-maker is completely killed from the franchise.
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Ellen Page:
“You should f**k her to make her realize she's gay.”  He said this about me during a cast and crew “meet and greet” before we began filming, X Men: The Last Stand.  I was eighteen years old.  He looked at a woman standing next to me, ten years my senior, pointed to me and said: “You should f**k her to make her realize she's gay.”
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
George Takei Accused of Sexually Assaulting Former Model in 1981  —  Accuser Scott R. Brunton says he was groped by the ‘Star Trek’ icon at the actor's Los Angeles condo.  —  A former model and actor is accusing Star Trek icon George Takei of sexual assault in 1981.
Kathy Campbell / Us Weekly:
The Weeknd Moves on From Selena Gomez, Holds Hands With Justin Bieber's Ex Yovanna Ventura  —  Moving on!  The Weeknd was photographed out with Justin Bieber's ex Yovanna Ventura on Friday, November 10, one day after he was spotted holding hands with the model.  —  Selena Gomez and The Weeknd: The Way They Were
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Oh No They Didn't!
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People.com:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Have Agreed to Keep Their Relationship More ‘Low Key,’ Says Source  —  Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez haven't been spending as much time together in public this week, but that doesn't mean there's any trouble between them.  —  “They are great and very happy …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Cindy Watts / Tennessean.com:
Next Slide  —  Country star and CMA Awards co-host Carrie Underwood took a hard fall on the steps outside her home Friday night.  —  She was treated at the hospital for non life-threatening injuries including a broken wrist and cuts and abrasions, according to a statement provided by the singer's spokesperson.
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Meek Mill Wants Judge Off His Case as Fans Sign Petition for His Release  —  Meek Mill's going after the judge he believes locked him up because of a personal vendetta ... TMZ has learned.  —  Meek's attorney, Joe Tacopina, tells us ... he's filing a motion for the judge to remove herself from his case …
Discussion: Bossip
New York Times:
Louis C.K. Responds to Accusations: ‘These Stories Are True’  —  Louis C.K. on Friday released a statement in response to a report published Thursday in The New York Times about several women who stepped forward to discuss experiences with him in which he committed acts of sexual misconduct.
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Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times:
‘I Love You, Daddy’ stars drop out of film promotion after Louis C.K. allegations; FX, HBO weigh in
Discussion: Page Six, People.com and Dlisted
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Taylor Swift's ‘Reputation’ Sold 700,000 on First Day in U.S.  —  Taylor Swift's Reputation is off to a red-hot start.  The album sold around 700,000 copies in the U.S. on its first day of release, according to initial sales reports to Nielsen Music.  —  The set was released at 12 a.m. ET on Nov. 10, through Big Machine Records.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Noisey, Dlisted, Variety and AOL
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Perez Hilton:
Kimye, Tom Hiddleston, Calvin Harris, & MORE! Taylor Swift's Reputation Decoded HERE!
Discussion: TMZ.com and X17 Online
Debra Birnbaum / Variety:
‘Supergirl,’ ‘Arrow’ Producer Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations by Warner Bros.  —  Warner Bros. TV Group has launched an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior by Andrew Kreisberg, an executive producer on the CW shows “Arrow,” “Supergirl,” “The Flash” and “DC's Legends of Tomorrow,” Variety has learned.
Mannie Holmes / Variety:
Amy Adams Recognized for On-Screen ‘Magic’ at American Cinematheque Awards  —  Five-time Oscar nominee Amy Adams was feted by the American Cinematheque at its annual awards ceremony Friday night, and took the chance to remind everyone about the power of cinema to grow the imagination.
Jada Yuan / Vulture:
L.A. Writer Says Richard Dreyfuss Sexually Harassed and Exposed Himself to Her in the 1980s  —  Six days ago, the actor and writer Harry Dreyfuss gave a detailed account to BuzzFeed News, alleging that Kevin Spacey groped his crotch when he was 18, while his father, Richard Dreyfuss, was in the room.
David Artavia / Advocate:
‘Sordid Lives’ Actor Alleges Mogul Benny Medina Tried to Rape Him  —  Jason Dottley says the renowned talent manager and inspiration behind The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air attacked him and later threatened him via text message.  —  Arts & Entertainment David Artavia
 
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Emily Smith / Page Six:
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Christopher Weingarten / Rolling Stone:
Chuck Mosley, Former Faith No More Singer, Dead at 57
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Shemar Moore Responds to Phaedra Parks Dating Rumors
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Perez Hilton:
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Discussion: Page Six and X17 Online
Deadline / Page Six:
Jenny McCarthy accuses Steven Seagal of sexual harassment
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