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5:45 PM ET, November 20, 2019

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Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Joker’ Sequel in the Works as Todd Phillips Eyes More DC Origin Movies (Exclusive)  —  The director is likely to reteam with star Joaquin Phoenix on a follow-up to the $1 billion-grossing R-rated hit, sources say.  —  On Oct. 7, Joker director Todd Phillips headed into Warner Bros. Pictures …
Discussion: The Wrap and MTV
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Don't Dress For ‘Joker’ Sequel Yet; Insiders Say Todd Phillips Never Pitched Origin Film Series On Other DC Characters  —  The Joker sequel news that hit a trade today is great click bait, but multiple inside sources said that while a sequel to the billion dollar grossing film …
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Gregory Allen Howard / Los Angeles Times:
Climate change: It took 25 years before Hollywood was ready for Harriet Tubman  —  Picture 1994: “This is a great script.  Let's get Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman,” said the then-president of a studio sublabel.  Fortunately, there was a single black person in that studio meeting 25 years ago …
Discussion: Dlisted, Variety, The Wrap and Deadline
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TMZ.com:
Julia Roberts Should've Played Harriet Tubman According to One Studio Exec  —  JULIA ROBERTS Studio Exec Wanted HER TO PLAY HARRIET TUBMAN!!!  —  There's whitewashing in Hollywood, and then there's this — a studio exec thought it would be a good idea for Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
KNWA:
HSI amends information into Duggar investigation  —  TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA) — On Wednesday, November 20, a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) spokesperson confirmed the agency was in Arkansas for a federal criminal investigation, but it was at a business associated with Josh Duggar and not a residence, as previously told to KNWA.
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J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Duggar Family Denies Reports Of Arkansas Family House Being Raided By Homeland Security … Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have denied local reports that their Tontitown, Arkansas home was raided by Homeland Security Investigations agents last week.  —  This denial comes after an HSI spokesperson told KNWA:
Discussion: TMZ.com
Ale Russian / People.com:
Brad Pitt and Alia Shawcat Seen Spending Time Together: They're ‘Just Friends,’ Says Source  —  Brad Pitt and Alia Shawkat were seen mingling with guests at an art exhibit over the weekend  —  Brad Pitt and Arrested Development's Alia Shawkat have been spending time together.
Discussion: X17 Online, Page Six and Dlisted
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Is Not Dating ‘Arrested Development’ Actress Alia Shawkat: ‘They Are Just Friends’  —  ‘Royals Monthly’ Magazine Provides Insight Into Royal Families Around the World  —  This Keto Detox Tea Is the Perfect Way to Reset Before the Holidays  —  Comfier Than Allbirds and Rothy's?
Discussion: Dlisted and RADAR
People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Relationship with Royal Family Remains Tense After Documentary  —  Those close to the couple say both Meghan and Harry struggle with ongoing feelings of isolation from the rest of the family  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's emotionally wrenching ITV …
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People.com:
Inside Harry, Meghan, William and Kate's Royal Rift: They Are on ‘Different Paths Now,’ Says Source  —  Multiple insiders say the chill between the couples runs deeper than many outsiders realize  —  When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reunited with Prince William and Kate Middleton …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Allison / Dlisted:
Prince Andrew Could Finally Be Punished Under The Rule Of Future King Charles
ESPN:
Source: Browns' Myles Garrett points to '13 Antonio Smith ban during appeal  —  Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett used a precedent-based argument on Wednesday during his suspension appeal hearing, citing the NFL's punishment for a former Houston Texans player in 2013, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.
Roxy Simons / Daily Mail:
Tom Felton EXCLUSIVE: Harry Potter star brands Emma Watson ‘incredibly smart and lovely’ and claims he is also ‘happily self-partnered’  —  Tom Felton had high praise for his pal Emma Watson, as the Harry Potter star proudly supported her recent declaration that she identified as being ‘self-partnered.’
Discussion: MTV
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Felicity Huffman wants to help female inmates after spending time in prison
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Pamela Avila / E! Online:
Gigi Hadid Is Back “in Touch” With Zayn Malik After Her Split From Tyler Cameron
Discussion: Page Six
Mary Kay Cabot / Plain Dealer:
Odell Beckham Jr. tells Mike Tomlin ‘you disrespected me’ with yawn — but then he put the story to bed
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Spend 72nd Wedding Anniversary 110 Miles Apart
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
CNBC:
Watch CNBC's full interview with Kris Jenner on her family's media dynasty
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Ray J's pregnant wife, Princess Love, accuses him of leaving her in Vegas
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Pregnant Eva Amurri Wears ‘Friendship Ring’ from Kyle Martino, Says Moving Out Was ‘Really Hard’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 Earlier Picks: 
Helen Murphy / People.com:
Kimberly Van Der Beek Reveals Baby Was a Boy and Says ‘I Almost Lost My Life’ During Miscarriage
Discussion: Page Six
Amanda N'Duka / Deadline:
Lionsgate Lands K-Pop Comedy ‘Seoul Girls’ Penned And Produced By Rebel Wilson
Discussion: MTV
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Paramount Setting Noah Hawley To Write & Direct ‘Star Trek’ Film
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Harry Connick Jr. Recalls ‘Completely Inappropriate’ Encounter When Frank Sinatra Kissed His Wife
TMZ.com:
TYGA'S DATE KYLIE LOOK-ALIKE REVEALED!!!
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Emma Roth / The Verge:
Post.News, the news-focused social platform launched in 2022 that offered micropayments to publishers, is shutting down after failing to grow “fast enough”

Ruth La Ferla / New York Times:
Graydon Carter opens a physical store called Air Mail Newsstand in NYC, as an extension of his digital newsletter Air Mail, selling books, magazines, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Filing: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav's 2023 compensation package was worth $49.7M, up 26.5% from the year prior, with $23.1M in stock awards

 
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