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12:35 PM ET, November 17, 2017

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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Jennifer Hudson & Fiancé David Otunga Split, Singer Receives Protective Order Against Partner of 10 Years  —  Jennifer Hudson and fiancé David Otunga have ended their relationship after ten years.  —  “They have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months …
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TMZ.com:
Jennifer Hudson — Claims David Otunga Got Physical with Her ... He Denies It  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Jennifer Hudson claims she's in fear of baby daddy David Otunga — afraid he will physically harm her — something Otunga vigorously denies.  —  TMZ has obtained the order of protection Hudson got Thursday.
Perez Hilton:
Jennifer Hudson's Ex Claps Back Via His Lawyer Following The Split & Protective Order Announcement  —  Fighting for his paternal rights.  —  As we previously reported, Jennifer Hudson fans were left shocked after it was revealed that the Oscar winner and her fiancé, David Otunga …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Entertainment Tonight:
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Are Married  —  Serena Williams is a married woman!  —  The 36-year-old tennis pro and Alexis Ohanian said “I do” in a gorgeous Beauty and the Beast-themed wedding at Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans on Thursday.  —  The lovely couple was surrounded …
Discussion: PerezHilton, POPSUGAR, AOL and What's New
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People.com:
A Perfect Match!  Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Are Married  —  Serena Williams just served her beau a wedding ring!  —  Williams, 36, and new husband Alexis Ohanian, 34, have tied to knot after announcing their engagement in December 2016, sources tell PEOPLE.
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Serena Williams Marries Alexis Ohanian  —  Serena Williams is a married woman!  —  The tennis all-star tied the knot with Alexis Ohanian, her Reddit co-founder beau of two years, in front of their closest family and friends, sources confirm to E! News.  The newlyweds' star-studded guest …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Aestep / KABC-AM:
Senator Al Franken Kissed and Groped Me Without My Consent, And There's Nothing Funny About It  —  In December of 2006, I embarked on my ninth USO Tour to entertain our troops, my eighth to the Middle East since the 9/11 attacks.  My father served in Vietnam and my then-boyfriend (and now husband …
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Seth Abramovitch / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Transparent’ Star Alleges Jeffrey Tambor Sexually Harassed Her, “Got Physical”  —  Trace Lysette, who plays yoga instructor Shea on the series, is the second accuser to allege misconduct by the show's star; Amazon says the new information “will be added to our ongoing investigation.”
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and The Wrap
Page Six:
Katy Perry banned from China as Victoria's Secret Fashion Show continues to crumble  —  Thus sunflower dress got Katy Perry banned from China. … The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Shanghai is disintegrating faster than a cheap lace thong.  —  Katy Perry, who was set to perform …
Arizona Daily Star:
Drug overdose suspected in Tucson death of rapper Lil Peep  —  Tucson police released this crime scene photo of rapper Lil Peep's tour bus, parked outside of The Rock.  —  Rapper Lil Peep has died of a suspected drug overdose at age 21.  —  Police in Tucson, Arizona, say Lil Peep …
Discussion: Variety, Us Weekly and AOL
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Lars Brandle / Billboard:
Lil Peep Dies at 21
Eddie Gonzalez / UPROXX:
Rapper Lil Peep Has Died From A Reported Overdose At 21
Jay-Z / New York Times:
The Criminal Justice System Stalks Black People Like Meek Mill  —  This month Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison for violating his probation.  #FreeMeek hashtags have sprung up, and hundreds of his fans rallied near City Hall in Philadelphia to protest the ruling.
Discussion: Variety and Stereogum
People.com:
A New Little One to Love!  Rose Byrne and Bobby Cannavale Welcome Second Child  —  Bobby Cannavale and Rose Byrne's new addition has arrived.  —  The actress has given birth to the couple's second child together, a source tells PEOPLE.  —  Further details — including the baby's sex and name …
Discussion: Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and Page Six
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: Dlisted, Full Feed and PerezHilton
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Selena Gomez / X17 Online:
Selena Supports Justin At His Hockey Match ... Again!
Discussion: PerezHilton
 
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