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8:05 AM ET, October 8, 2019

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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Justin Bieber Reenacts Taylor Swift's Banana Freakout as Hailey Baldwin Responds to Backlash  —  In an Instagram Live story filmed by Hailey Baldwin, Justin Bieber can be seen in the pair's kitchen calling out, “it's not the banana that I wanted”  —  Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Page Six and X17 Online
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Justin Bieber Mocks Taylor Swift's Post-Surgery Video After Scooter Braun Drama
Discussion: Dlisted and In Touch Weekly
D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Justin Bieber Mocks Taylor Swift's Post-Surgery Banana Video — WATCH!
Discussion: Us Weekly and TMZ.com
Neil Vigdor / New York Times:
Rip Taylor, Flamboyant Comedian and Actor, Dies at 84  —  Known as the ‘King of Confetti,’ he made hundreds of television appearances during his more than 50 years in show business.  —  Rip Taylor, a flamboyant mainstay of the comedy circuit who was known for his gags involving confetti …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News and ME
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Chris Koseluk / Hollywood Reporter:
Rip Taylor, Flamboyant Comic and Host of ‘The $1.98 Beauty Show,’ Dies at 84
Discussion: Dlisted and Queerty
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!
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Nick Jonas Joins ‘The Voice’ as Season 18 Coach, Replacing Adam Levine  —  Nick Jonas is joining “The Voice” for the show's upcoming 18th season this spring after Adam Levine exited in May.  —  He joins returning coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Blake Shelton as well as host Carson Daly on the NBC music competition series.
Discussion: Just Jared
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
TMZ.com:
Hailey Bieber Posts Wedding Day Photos in Her Bridal Gown  —  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 of her wearing her custom backless gown, which was commissioned …
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
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
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
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Ordered to Stay Away From Jen Harley After Kidnapping Arrest  —  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been ordered to keep a distance from his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Jen Harley, following his arrest, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Celebrity Mugshots
Discussion: RADAR
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
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: Page Six and Perez Hilton
 
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Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Miley Cyrus Cuddles Up to Cody Simpson During Movie Night Date After PDA-Packed Outing
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Rep. Ilhan Omar Files for Divorce
Discussion: Bossip
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Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Swedish palace announces Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip's children will lose titles
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Nancy Kruh / People.com:
They're Married!  Michael Ray and Carly Pearce Tie the Knot in ‘Whimsical’ Wedding — All the Details
Discussion: Full Feed and Page Six
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Have Reunited — See Why!
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams Together Again at Tyler Perry's Star-Studded Gala
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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