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9:05 PM ET, October 7, 2019

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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber Mocks Taylor Swift's Post-Surgery Video After Scooter Braun Drama  —  The banana heard 'round the world.  Justin Bieber reenacted the video of Taylor Swift having a post-surgery meltdown three months after she called him out for bullying.  —  Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun: Celebs Take Sides
Discussion: Dlisted, In Touch Weekly and X17 Online
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Katie Notopoulos / BuzzFeed News:
Instagram's Following Activity Tab Is Going Away  —  Instagram is ditching the “Following” tab in the Activity feed.  —  A Catholic priest notices a fellow priest liking gay porn star pics on Instagram.  A man receives a DM from his ex wondering why he's liking photos of someone who gave her gonorrhea.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Chris Koseluk / Hollywood Reporter:
Rip Taylor, Flamboyant Comic and Host of ‘The $1.98 Beauty Show,’ Dies at 84  —  Known as the “King of Confetti” and “The Crying Comedian,” he made thousands of outlandish appearances on television and in nightclubs.  —  Rip Taylor, the exuberant comedian whose zany shtick and over-the-top delivery …
Discussion: Queerty and Dlisted
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Neil Vigdor / New York Times:
Rip Taylor, Flamboyant Comedian and Actor, Dies at 84
Discussion: ME and Towleroad Gay News
Sam Meredith / CNBC:
Convicted pedophile Gary Glitter set to earn big royalties from ‘Joker’ movie  — The R-rated comic book movie smashed box office records over the weekend, with Warner Bros. hauling in $93.5 million in the U.S. alone.  — But, despite the film's opening weekend success …
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Variety:   Box Office: ‘Joker’ Smashes October Record With $93.5 Million Debut
Mark Brown / The Guardian:
Helena Bonham Carter sought Princess Margaret's blessing through psychic  —  The actor says she discussed her part in The Crown with the deceased royal herself  —  Some actors avoid excessive research, but for Helena Bonham Carter to play Princess Margaret in The Crown meant reading all the biographies …
Discussion: Dlisted, Vanity Fair, The Wrap and Variety
Harper's BAZAAR:
Reese Witherspoon Faces Her Fears  —  PHOTOGRAPHS BY CAMILLA AKRANS; FASHION EDITOR: PATRICK MACKIE  —  From boldly addressing the nuances of #MeToo on her new Apple TV+ drama,  —  , to canoodling with a five-foot python for  —  , the 43-year-old actress and producer takes risks without even wobbling in her stilettos.
Discussion: Page Six
Nancy Kruh / People.com:
They're Married!  Michael Ray and Carly Pearce Tie the Knot in ‘Whimsical’ Wedding — All the Details  —  The country singers exchanged vows in an intimate gathering of about 100 family members and friends on a Nashville-area farm … FB  —  Since their very first date …
Discussion: Full Feed and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Rep. Ilhan Omar Files for Divorce  —  8:08 AM PT — A rep for Omar tells TMZ, “As with all marriages, this is intensely personal and a difficult time for their family.  For years, Ilhan and Ahmed have been the object of speculation and inuendo from political opponents and the media.”
Discussion: Bossip
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Netflix's ‘The Irishman’ To Make Month-Long Broadway Stand: Martin Scorsese Film To Play The Belasco  —  Netflix's The Irishman is headed to Broadway.  No, not some musical version or star-studded stage play, but the actual Martin Scorsese film starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci.
Discussion: Variety and Vanity Fair
Emily Mae Czachor / E! Online:
Botched's Dr. Paul Nassif Is Married!  See the First Photos of His Santorini Wedding Reception  —  Dr. Paul Nassif is out of the office!  Or at least he was yesterday.  —  The surgical fixer-upper and Botched personality took some time away from the OR this past weekend—as in 7,000 miles away—for a very special reason.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Kim and Kourtney Kardashian Arrive in Armenia for Kids' Baptism  —  KIM & KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN GOIN' TO THE CHAPEL IN ARMENIA ... For Kids' Baptisms  —  QUALITY TIME  —  Kim and Kourtney Kardashian went back to their roots ... and brought their brood with them for a religious rite of passage.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Hailey Bieber Posts Wedding Day Photos in Her Bridal Gown  —  HAILEY BIEBER WEDDING GOWN DONE BY LOUIS' FINEST ... Here Comes The Bride Pics  —  Hailey Bieber is finally ready to give it up — pictures of her in her wedding dress, that is.  —  Mrs. Bieber just posted several professional shots …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Jana Kramer finds photo of topless woman on husband Mike Caussin's phone  —  Jana Kramer and husband Mike Caussin, who's been open about his battle with sex addiction, are in a tough spot again after the country singer found a photo of a topless woman on his phone.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Miley Cyrus Cuddles Up to Cody Simpson During Movie Night Date After PDA-Packed Outing  —  Last week the couple were spotted making out during an acai bowl outing in L.A.  —  FB  —  Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are keeping things cozy!  —  The pair got together for a movie night on Sunday …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Ordered to Stay Away From Jen Harley After Kidnapping Arrest
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Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Swedish palace announces Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip's children will lose titles
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Elton John Says Richard Gere & Sylvester Stallone Almost Had a ‘Fist-Fight’ Over Princess Diana
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
People.com:
American Idol Alums Gabby Barrett and Cade Foehner Are Married!  All the Details from Their ‘Rustic’ Texas Wedding
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
President Trump told reporters “it's imperative” for CNN to be sold: “Any deal it should be guaranteed and certain that CNN is part of it or sold separately”

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
CBS names Tony Dokoupil as the new anchor of CBS Evening News as part of a major overhaul under Bari Weiss; Dokoupil is currently an anchor on CBS' morning show

Aisha Malik / TechCrunch:
Google tests AI-powered overviews on some publications' Google News pages; publishers like Der Spiegel, El País, and WaPo in commercial partnerships get paid

 
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