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1:30 PM ET, November 16, 2017

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TMZ.com:
Lil Peep Dead at 21, Evidence of Possible Overdose  —  New York rapper Lil Peep, whose lyrics were laced with drug references, has died of a suspected overdose on his tour bus ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  Lil Peep's body was found on the bus Wednesday night outside a club called The Rock in Tucson.
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Lars Brandle / Billboard:
Lil Peep Dies at 21  —  Lil Peep, an emerging singer, rapper and YouTube star whose debut full-length album dropped in recent months, has died.  The Long Beach, New York-raised emo/hip-hop artist (real name Gustav Åhr) was just 21 years of age.  Reasons for his passing have not been revealed …
Eddie Gonzalez / UPROXX:
Rapper Lil Peep Has Died From A Reported Overdose At 21  —  Long Island rapper Lil Peep, born Gustav Ahr, was gaining traction online for buzzing songs like “Benz Truck” and “The Way I See Things” and now, just at the beginning of his careeer the rapper has reportedly died.
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Back to Kissing in Public  —  Justin Bieber got an awesome body check from his gf, Selena Gomez, during a hockey time-out when she planted a serious kiss on him.  —  The reunited couple hooked up Wednesday night in L.A. at Justin's weekly hockey game.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Selena Gomez / X17 Online:
Selena Supports Justin At His Hockey Match ... Again!  —  As their relationship heats up, Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez put their romance on ICE!  Selena went to support her man at his hockey match Wednesday evening, as Justin grabbed his stick and hit the ice to play for his team, the Warriors, at an LA-area rink.
TMZ.com:
Charles Manson — Hospitalized ... 'It's Just a Matter of Time'  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Charles Manson is in the hospital and, as one source familiar with his situation tells TMZ, “it's not going to get any better for him.”  —  We're told Manson was rushed to a Bakersfield hospital 3 days ago …
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Baby on the Way for Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel: Report  —  Miranda Kerr is going to be a mom again!  —  The Australian model is expecting her second child and first with husband Evan Spiegel, PEOPLE confirms.  —  “Miranda, Evan and Flynn are looking forward to welcoming the newest member …
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Ciara Farmer / Daily Mail:
‘We are looking forward to welcoming the newest member of our family’: Miranda Kerr reveals …
Discussion: X17 Online, Us Weekly, AOL and Page Six
People.com:
Pregnant Kylie Jenner Is ‘Very Self-Conscious’ About Her Changing Body, Says Source  —  Since Kylie Jenner's pregnancy was confirmed nearly two months ago, the social media mogul has largely remained out of the spotlight — and she intends to stay that way, at least for now.
TMZ.com:
Kenya Moore Flies to Barbados for IVF Treatment  —  Kenya Moore and her husband, Marc Daly, are down in the Caribbean doing everything they can to get pregnant through IVF treatments.  —  The Atlanta ‘Housewife’ was seen earlier this week in Barbados entering a building that houses the world-renowned Barbados Fertility Centre.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Redbook:
How Kelly Clarkson Found Her Joy  —  It wasn't hidden in her platinum albums or pile of Grammys; it was all wrapped up in discovering her confidence—and her true voice.  If you need help locating yours, follow her lead.  —  Kelly Clarkson learned long ago how to deal with a put-down: Use it as rocket fuel.
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Visits Brother in Jail to Show Support for Her Mother  —  Nicki Minaj went to see her brother behind bars for the first time since he was found guilty in his child rape trial, but she only did it to support her mother ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources tell us she has not had a …
Written By / Spin:
Four Women Detail Alleged Sexual Misconduct by FYF Fest Founder Sean Carlson  —  Late Monday, November 13, prominent festival promoter and Coachella operator Goldenvoice announced it had ended its relationship with Sean Carlson, founder of the Los Angeles music festival FYF Fest.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Variety
Daniel Holloway / Variety:
‘The Royals’ Showrunner Mark Schwahn Suspended Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation  —  Showrunner Mark Schwahn has been suspended from his E! drama “The Royals” amid mounting allegations of sexual misconduct.  —  “E!, Universal Cable Productions and Lionsgate Television take sexual harassment allegations …
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
 
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