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2:20 PM ET, November 1, 2019

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Bryony Gordon / Telegraph:
Behind the scenes with Meghan Markle: Duchess tells Bryony Gordon how vulnerability is one of humanity's greatest strengths … In a small, sparse room at the back of a bakery on the urban streets of Camden, north London, the Duchess of Sussex is comforting a crying woman.
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Kate Middleton ‘Hates Seeing’ Meghan Markle & Prince Harry ‘So Miserable’
Discussion: HELLO!
Erin Hill / People.com:
‘Family Is Going to Be Very Important’ for Meghan Markle Around the Holidays, Says Source
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Lady Gaga, Ridley & Giannina Scott Team On Film About Assassination Of Gucci Grandson Maurizio; Gaga To Play Convicted Ex-Wife Patrizia Reggiani  —  EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott has committed to direct a film about the tumultuous Gucci family fashion dynasty and the murder of the grandson of founder Guccio Gucci.
Discussion: The Wrap
Steve Baltin / Forbes:
Confirmed: Rage Against The Machine To Reunite In 2020, Headline Coachella  —  I write about music and the business of music.  —  Christmas has come early for rock fans.  One day after My Chemical Romance announced they will reunite for one night in Los Angeles, December 20 …
Discussion: Stereogum
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Recreates One of Marilyn Monroe's Most Iconic Looks for Fourth Halloween Costume  —  Kylie Jenner channeled Marilyn Monroe from the 1953 film Gentleman Prefer Blondes for her latest Halloween costume  —  Kylie Jenner has gone all-out this Halloween season — and her fourth costume might just be her best one yet.
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Rob Kardashian Out in Public for Kendall Jenner's Bday Party  —  ROB KARDASHIAN RARE PUBLIC APPEARANCE For Kendall's Bday Bash  —  ROBBIN' THE SPOTLIGHT  —  Rob Kardashian's stepping back out into the public eye ... for another one of his sister's birthday parties.
Maggie Haberman / New York Times:
Trump, Lifelong New Yorker, Declares Himself a Resident of Florida  —  The president filed a “declaration of domicile” last month saying that his property in Palm Beach will be his permanent residence.  —  He came of age in Queens, built Trump Tower, starred in “The Apprentice,” …
Discussion: Forbes and The Wrap
ABC News:
Lori Loughlin says she's not guilty of new charge in Varsity Blues case  —  Actress Lori Loughlin pleaded not guilty Friday to a new charge she faces in the college admissions case, according to court documents filed in Boston federal court.  —  In October, federal prosecutors slapped on another charge …
Jason Duaine Hahn / People.com:
Linda Hamilton Says She Trained (and Ate No Carbs!) for a Year to Get Back in Terminator Shape at 63  —  Linda Hamilton is reprising her role as the iconic Sarah Connor for the first time in nearly 30 years  —  For the first time in nearly three decades, Linda Hamilton is playing the iconic role …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Paramount, Sister, Graham King Team For Bee Gees Biopic  —  EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures is teaming with upstart producer/financier Sister and Bohemian Rhapsody producer Graham King to mount a movie about The Bee Gees, the trio whose worldwide sales of over 220 million records established …
Discussion: Stereogum and The Wrap
Will Thorne / Variety:
Netflix to Launch ‘Daybreak’ Scripted Podcast, Making First Step Into Original Podcasts (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Netflix is set to launch its first original scripted podcast, Variety has learned exclusively.  —  Titled “The Only Podcast Left,” the podcast is set in the world of the streamer's post-apocalyptic series …
Chicago Tribune:
7-year-old girl dressed as ladybug shot in chest while trick-or-treating in Little Village  —  A 7-year-old girl dressed as a ladybug was shot in the chest as she was trick-or-treating in Little Village on the Southwest Side on Thursday evening, according to Chicago police.
Discussion: ABC News and Chicago Sun-Times
TMZ.com:
YG Denies Kissing Club Chick STILL GOING STRONG WITH KEHLANI!!!  —  YG says he did NOT step out on Kehlani while partying in L.A. — and despite a photo seeming to show that — he insists they remain a strong couple.  —  We spoke to someone who was partying with the rapper Wednesday night …
Allison / Dlisted:
Aaron Rodgers Is Making Up With His Family  —  If Aaron Rodgers' sang his own version of the song “Last Christmas,” the lyrics might go: “For the past couple Christmases, I skipped my parent's house, because dating Olivia Munn made things weird with my fam.”
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:   Aaron and Jordan Rodgers Are “Slowly” Mending Their Relationship After Years-Long Family Feud
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Celebs Went ALL OUT For Halloween 2019 — See The Best Costumes So Far!  —  Nobody does Halloween quite like your favorite celebrities!  —  Plenty of stars got dolled up last week AND this week ahead of the spooky holiday today, bringing out some of the most creative, classic, and over-the-top costumes we've seen in years.
Discussion: TMZ.com and HELLO!
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TMZ.com:
LeBron James' Halloween Costume? Turtle-Murdering Plumber
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
‘Teen Mom’ star Jenelle Evans Files for Divorce from David Eason  —  Jenelle Evans has thrown in the towel on her marriage ... because she's filed for divorce from David Eason.  —  The former ‘Teen Mom’ star said, “Nobody gets into a marriage expecting it to end but i know that's what is best for me, and for my kids.
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RADAR:
It's Over! Rosie O'Donnell Splits From Cop Fiancée After Whirlwind Engagement
Discussion: Us Weekly and Star
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
BiP's Demi Burnett and Kristian Haggerty Split: ‘Our Priority Is Doing What Is Best for Us’
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Recreates ‘Legally Blonde’ Video Essay For Halloween
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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New Orleans Pelicans Coach Brutally Punched By Fan, Video Shows Violent Blow
TMZ.com:
CUBA GOODING JR. PLEADS NOT GUILTY To New Sexual Abuse Charges
Discussion: CNN and Page Six
 

 
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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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

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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