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1:05 PM ET, November 20, 2019

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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: The Wrap, Variety and Deadline
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TMZ.com:
Julia Roberts Should've Played Harriet Tubman According to One Studio Exec
Discussion: Perez Hilton
KNWA:
Homeland Security Investigations confirm presence at Duggar home  —  TONTITOWN, Ark. (KNWA) — Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) confirms to KNWA that agents were present at the Duggar's Tontitown home last week.  —  An HSI spokesperson said, “[I do not dispute the information that] …
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Natalie Stone / People.com:
Duggars Deny Report That Their Family Home in Arkansas Was Raided by Homeland Security  —  The Duggar family home was reportedly raided last week  —  The Duggar family home was reportedly raided by Homeland Security Investigations agents last week amid an “ongoing federal criminal investigation.”
Armchair Expert / Episodes:
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, Me Before You, Terminator Genisys) is an English actress.  She sits down with the Armchair Expert to talk about her Hogwarts-esque boarding school, learning Dothraki and her experience having two brain hemorrhages.  Dax describes his love of male physiques and Emilia appreciates a Boston accent.
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Adam White / The Independent:
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke says she was pressured to perform nude scenes
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Emilia Clarke Says She Was Pressured to Do Nude Scenes for ‘GoT’ Fans
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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.
Entertainment Tonight:
Rupert Grint Says He Always Saw ‘Sparks’ Between Emma Watson and Tom Felton (Exclusive)  —  Rupert Grint is looking back at his years on the set of the Harry Potter franchise, and opening up about the off-screen “sparks” that flew between some of his fellow castmates.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and Page Six
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Roxy Simons / Daily Mail:
Tom Felton EXCLUSIVE: Harry Potter star brands Emma Watson ‘incredibly smart and lovely’ …
Discussion: MTV
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Spend 72nd Wedding Anniversary 110 Miles Apart  —  While the Queen has work duties in London, Prince Philip retired from royal life in 2017 and is spending the day at Sandringham  —  Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip have lived a lifetime of milestones.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Amanda N'Duka / Deadline:
Lionsgate Lands K-Pop Comedy ‘Seoul Girls’ Penned And Produced By Rebel Wilson  —  EXCLUSIVE: Lionsgate has obtained rights to Seoul Girls, a comedy feature written by Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson, with a recent revision by Young II Kim (Rodham, Billions).
Discussion: MTV
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Ray J's pregnant wife, Princess Love, accuses him of leaving her in Vegas  —  What happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas.  —  Princess Love, who is pregnant with their second child, has accused husband Ray J of leaving her stranded in Sin City.  The drama began when the “Love & Hip Hop” …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Pregnant Eva Amurri Wears ‘Friendship Ring’ from Kyle Martino, Says Moving Out Was ‘Really Hard’  —  “Trying to hold it together for my precious kiddos who mean the world to us,” Eva Amurri Martino wrote on Instagram  —  Eva Amurri Martino and husband Kyle Martino remain on good terms amid their split …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Helen Murphy / People.com:
Kimberly Van Der Beek Reveals Baby Was a Boy and Says ‘I Almost Lost My Life’ During Miscarriage  —  On Monday night's episode of Dancing with the Stars, James Van Der Beek revealed that his wife had suffered a miscarriage  —  James Van Der Beek's wife Kimberly is speaking out after suffering a miscarriage over the weekend.
Discussion: Page Six
Entertainment Tonight:
Jada Pinkett Smith Says T.I. Will Address His Comments on Daughter's Virginity on ‘Red Table Talk’ (Exclusive)  —  Jada Pinkett Smith will soon be sitting down with T.I. to address the rapper's recent controversial comments regarding his daughter's virginity.
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
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People.com:   T.I. to Address Controversial Comments About Daughter on Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk
 
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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
CNBC:
Watch CNBC's full interview with Kris Jenner on her family's media dynasty
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!!!
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Allison / Dlisted:
Prince Andrew Could Finally Be Punished Under The Rule Of Future King Charles
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
Kevin Hart Docuseries a Go at Netflix
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Dolphins Cut Mark Walton After Arrest for Allegedly Punching Pregnant Woman
Discussion: Bossip
Jenna Adrian-Diaz / Vogue:
Motherhood, a New Album, and Feeling the Bern: Cardi B Answers 73 Questions
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Brian Raftery / Men's Health:
Henry Cavill Is Still Superman
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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