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5:25 PM ET, November 17, 2018

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HBO / Real Time with Bill Maher Blog:
Adulting  —  By Bill Maher  —  The guy who created Spider-Man and the Hulk has died, and America is in mourning.  Deep, deep mourning for a man who inspired millions to, I don't know, watch a movie, I guess.  Someone on Reddit posted, “I'm so incredibly grateful I lived in a world that included Stan Lee.”
McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Kim Porter's Cause of Death Under “Additional Investigation” as Autopsy Is Completed  —  The Los Angeles County Coroner has called for an “additional investigation” into the death of Kim Porter.  —  One day after the model, actress and longtime girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” …
Discussion: Bossip
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Diddy and Ex-Girlfriend Cassie Reunite After Kim Porter's Death  —  The sudden death of Kim Porter has brought Sean “Diddy” Combs and Cassie back together.  —  One month after E! News confirmed the hip-hop mogul and R&B singer had ended their years-long relationship, the two reunited on Friday afternoon.
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Diddy Had Unbreakable Bond with Kim Porter Even After Breakup
Discussion: Page Six and Perez Hilton
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Jessica Chastain steps out with baby welcomed via surrogate … Jessica Chastain and her husband Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo have a new bundle of joy.  —  The actress, 41, and Passi de Preposulo welcomed baby Giulietta Passi Chastain via surrogate, Page Six has learned.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Dan Clarendon / Us Weekly:
Brandi Cyrus Reveals Her Family's Holiday Traditions, Dishes Liam and Miley Bring to Thanksgiving … No achy breaky hearts at the holidays, it seems!  Thanksgiving and Christmas bring the whole Cyrus family together, Brandi Cyrus exclusively told Us Weekly.  —  15 Hottest Men on Hallmark This Holiday Season
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Cryer Will Play Lex Luthor on The CW's ‘Supergirl’  —  The Emmy-winning ‘Two and a Half Men’ grad will have a recurring role on the CW superhero drama.  —  The CW has found its Lex Luthor.  —  Emmy-winning Two and a Half Men grad Jon Cryer has been tapped to take on the role …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Hailey Baldwin Takes Justin Bieber's Last Name on Instagram  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Hailey Baldwin is dunzo!  Instead, Hailey Bieber is taking her place in the most meaningful way possible ... on social media.  —  Justin Bieber's wife just changed her Instagram handle to @HaileyBieber, a move Biebs himself put in motion.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Raisa Bruner / TIME:
The 10 Best Albums of 2018  —  This year was marked by artist statements — in the form of splashy releases like Cardi B's debut project, Shawn Mendes's self-titled work and Robyn's long-awaited release — that announced the arrival of personalities with strong musical, and emotional, points of view.
Discussion: Bossip
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Money is the root of Bristol Palin's baby daddy issues  —  Money could solve all of Bristol Palin's problems with Levi Johnston and Dakota Meyer.  —  The “Teen Mom” star admitted in a new clip obtained by Page Six that she's still having money issues with Johnston — and her situation with Meyer isn't any better.
People.com:
Michael Bublé Accepts Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Alongside Tearful Wife Luisana Lopilato  —  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.  If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Adam Bernstein / Washington Post:
William Goldman, Oscar-winning screenwriter of ‘Butch Cassidy’ and 'All the President's Men,' dies at 87  —  Badly hung over, the detective rises from a foldout couch in his office.  He turns off the TV that has been on all night, dunks his head in ice water, shuffles into the kitchen …
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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Renewed for Season 7 — Minus [Spoiler]?  —  The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mission is far from over.  —  ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey announced on Friday that the network's Marvel series has already been renewed for Season 7, even though Season 6 not set to premiere until the summer of 2019.
Hollywood Reporter:
Channing Dungey Exits ABC; Karey Burke to Take Over as Entertainment President  —  The news arrives as an influx of executives from Fox — including Peter Rice and Dana Walden — are set to join Disney.  —  Disney's entertainment suites are being reshuffled.
 
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Marissa G. Muller / W Magazine:
Cardi B Talks Kulture's Style and How She's Teaching Her Unwavering Confidence to Her Daughter
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ Star Kailyn Lowry Challenges Farrah Abraham to Boxing Match
Discussion: Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
Mia Galuppo / Hollywood Reporter:
Connie Britton to Play Roger Ailes' Wife in Fox News Drama (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap
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Marisa Dellatto / New York Post:
Ed Sheeran's songs about coke and hookers put people to sleep
Discussion: Dlisted
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Lisa Vanderpump Denies Quitting ‘RHOBH’: Fans Will Have a ‘Better Understanding’ When They Watch
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
X17 Online:
Ariana Grande Chops Her Signature Ponytail And Reveals New Short Hair
Discussion: Page Six
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Tamera Mowry-Housley's Niece Alaina Housley, 18, Laid to Rest: 'I'll Miss You Forever'
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles take minority stakes in The Daily Beast; Sherwood will be CEO and publisher, and Coles will be chief creative and content officer

Laurence Peter / BBC:
Russia's Ministry of Justice labels BBC Russian correspondent Ilya Barabanov and science reporter Asya Kazantseva as “foreign agents”; both now live abroad

Sahil Patel / The Information:
Sources: Disney plans old-style TV channels within Disney+, with a continuous, scheduled stream of shows that are focused on certain genres like Star Wars

 
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