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3:55 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: Oh No They Didn't!
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
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.”
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
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
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Is Not Dating ‘Arrested Development’ Actress Alia Shawkat: ‘They Are Just Friends’
Discussion: RADAR
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.
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
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
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
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
Adam White / The Independent:
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke says she was pressured to perform nude scenes  —  Last Christmas actor also discussed experiences of filming a ‘f*** ton of nudity’ in Game of Thrones  —  Emilia Clarke has revealed that she once refused to perform a nude scene on the set of a project …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
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TMZ.com:
Emilia Clarke Says She Was Pressured to Do Nude Scenes for ‘GoT’ Fans
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Pamela Avila / E! Online:
Gigi Hadid Is Back “in Touch” With Zayn Malik After Her Split From Tyler Cameron
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Simon Perry / People.com:
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Ray J's pregnant wife, Princess Love, accuses him of leaving her in Vegas
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Pregnant Eva Amurri Wears ‘Friendship Ring’ from Kyle Martino, Says Moving Out Was ‘Really Hard’
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Paramount Setting Noah Hawley To Write & Direct ‘Star Trek’ Film
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
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Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
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Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Dolphins Cut Mark Walton After Arrest for Allegedly Punching Pregnant Woman
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Jenna Adrian-Diaz / Vogue:
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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

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

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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