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9:20 PM ET, November 4, 2019

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Jonathan Heaf / British GQ:
Liam Payne interview: 'Party animal or animal in the gym - for me it's all about balance'  —  The former One Direction singer talks about his first solo debut album, getting naked for his first Hugo underwear ad, Harry Styles and more...  I remember meeting Liam Payne once before.
TMZ.com:
Anna Faris Appears to be Engaged After Showing Off Massive Ring  —  Anna Faris is all geared up for another walk down the aisle — based on the rock weighing down her left hand.  —  The actress was out and about Sunday in L.A. with a gigantic diamond ring.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Kaitlynn Carter / ELLE:
Kaitlynn Carter on Her Summer of Self-Discovery  —  For the first time, I listened to myself, forgot about the “norm,” and lived.  —  This past July, I went on vacation with a female friend; the next thing I knew, I was in love with her.  —  It wasn't quite that simple, of course.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Kanye West's ‘Jesus Is King’ Arrives as His Record-Tying Ninth Consecutive No. 1 Debut on Billboard 200 Chart  —  West matches Eminem for the most consecutive No. 1 debuts on the chart.  —  Kanye West returns to a familiar spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his latest release, Jesus Is King, debuts at No. 1.
Discussion: Stereogum
Brittney McNamara / Teen Vogue:
Demi Lovato on New Music, Body Acceptance, and Strength at the 2019 Teen Vogue Summit  —  “I have new music coming.  I didn't say when — now I'm just teasing you.”  —  In her first interview in more than a year, Demi Lovato opened up at the 2019 Teen Vogue Summit about strength, body acceptance, and being her most authentic self.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Go Fug Yourself
Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
Kate Middleton quietly enjoys a visit to the pub with the ‘school-run mums’ thanks to secret entrance ‘previously installed for Prince Harry’  —  It's been a long time since the Duchess of Cambridge was able to wander along to the pub for a tipple or two with friends without anyone noticing.
Discussion: HELLO! and Cele|bitchy
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Cardi B Says She Won't Hire a Babysitter for Kulture Until She Can ‘Find Someone Trustworthy’  —  Cardi B previously opened up about her decision not to hire a nanny for her only child, whom she shares with husband Offset  —  Cardi B might not be actively screening applicants for her daughter's care just yet.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
'Fantastic Beasts 3′ Moving Forward With Spring 2020 Start, Jessica Williams' ‘Lally’ Character To Play Pivotal Part In Brazil-Set Threequel  —  EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. has greenlit the third Fantastic Beasts movie in the Harry Potter spinoff series with production starting spring 2020.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, EW.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Chris Harris / People.com:
Ukrainian Adoptee Allegedly Abandoned by Indiana Couple Opens Up to Dr. Phil  —  Natalia Grace Barnett breaks her silence on Dr. Phil on Thursday, Nov. 7 — watch the exclusive promo on PEOPLE  —  The girl at the center of one of the most bizarre news stories in recent memory breaks her silence this week …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Dlisted
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West Says She Has Gained 18 Lbs. in the Past Year: ‘Sometimes We Fall Off’  —  The reality star told her followers she has a major fitness goal to reach before her next birthday  —  Kim Kardashian West has some new fitness goals in mind.  —  The KKW Beauty mogul and reality star …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Ariana Grande Transforms Her Home into a ‘Haunted Hotel’ for Star-Studded Halloween Party  —  The party was in theme with her Twilight Zone-inspired Halloween costume  —  Ariana Grande wasn't messing around this Halloween!  —  On Friday, the pop star, 26, hosted a costume party called …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Sandra Bullock Returning to Netflix for Post-Incarceration Movie  —  Sandra Bullock is back in business with Netflix.  The actress will star in an untitled drama about life after prison from director Nora Fingscheidt and producer Graham King.  —  Fingscheidt will direct from a script by …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Helen Murphy / People.com:
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Star Brian Tarantina Dead at 60: He ‘Had Been Ill Lately,’ Rep Says  —  The actor was also seen in Gilmore Girls and Jacob's Ladder  —  Brian Tarantina, the actor known for his role in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, has died, PEOPLE confirms.  He was 60.
Discussion: Page Six, Variety, Deadline and RADAR
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TMZ.com:
ACTOR BRIAN TARANTINA DEAD AT 60 ... Rep Cites Illness
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘SURVIVOR’ LEGEND RUDY BOESCH DEAD AT 91  —  REMEMBERING RUDY BOESCH  —  Rudy Boesch, who was on the debut season of ‘Survivor’ has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Rudy was the retired Navy SEAL who had an alliance with the ultimate winner, Richard Hatch.  A member of Rudy's family tells us …
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Tom Grater / Deadline:
Zac Efron To Star In Comedy ‘King Of The Jungle’ For ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ Directors, MadRiver - AFM
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Counting On's Kendra Duggar Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Joe Duggar
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
TMZ.com:
Felicity Huffman Logs Some Community Service Hours at The Teen Project
Discussion: Page Six
Jake Trotter / ESPN:
Browns say safety Jermaine Whitehead's threatening social posts ‘unacceptable’
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People.com:
Real Housewives of Miami Alum Joanna Krupa and Husband Douglas Nunes Welcome Daughter
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘Spy Kids’ Star Daryl Sabara Charged With Vandalizing Car
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Hailey Baldwin Defends Normani After Critic Slams Her Cher Costume: ‘Stop Being Racist’
Andy Halls / The Sun:
JUNGLE V.I.P. Caitlyn Jenner set to star on I'm A Celebrity 2019 after ITV bosses agree £500,000 fee
Discussion: RADAR
 

 
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