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1:00 PM ET, November 21, 2019

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Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:
Apple Canceled ‘The Banker’ Premiere Amid Sexual Abuse Claims Against Real-Life Subject's Son  —  Cynthia and Sheila Garrett allege they were assaulted by their half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr., the son of the subject of the drama.  —  On Nov. 5, Bernard Garrett Jr. was onstage …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and The Wrap
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Pete Hammond / Deadline:
AFI Fest Abruptly Cancels Apple's ‘The Banker’ As Closing-Night Film In Unprecedented Move  —  In a virtually unprecedented development, AFI Fest has been forced to make a last minute switch of their closing night film, The Banker which was scheduled to have its World Premiere in Hollywood Thursday night.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:   Apple Cancels ‘The Banker’ AFI Fest Premiere
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Cancels Outing with Prince William at the Last-Minute Because of Her Kids  —  Earlier on Thursday, Kate took part in a tea party at Kensington Palace with Prince William.  —  FB  —  Kate Middleton has pulled out of an event alongside husband Prince William on Thursday evening.
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People.com:
Meghan Markle Is ‘Very Aware That Kate Will Be Queen’ — But They Are ‘Pitted Against Each Other’  —  “Meghan has her life, Kate has hers,” a source tells PEOPLE in this week's cover  —  Amid shifts in power, past hurts and ongoing strain, Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Prince William …
People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Relationship with Royal Family Remains Tense After Documentary
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jessica Chia / Allure:
How Zendaya Balances Her Public Persona and Personal Identity  —  Her style is on point.  Her humor is subtle.  And in Euphoria she can break your heart with a look.  Zendaya puts the Z in Gen Z, and she's just begun to take flight.  —  Zendaya and I are walking through a scruffy park in North Hollywood.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
BBC:
Coldplay to pause touring until concerts are ‘environmentally beneficial’  —  Coldplay have put plans to tour their new album on hold, due to concerns over the environmental impact of concerts.  —  “We're not touring this album,” frontman Chris Martin told BBC News.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Stereogum
Entertainment Tonight:
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Angelina Pivarnick Marries Chris Larangeira (Exclusive)  —  Angelina Pivarnick is officially married!  —  ET can exclusively confirm that the 33-year-old Jersey Shore Family Vacation star tied the knot to Chris Larangeira at the Park Château Estate & Gardens in East Brunswick, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
Josh Breslow / WKRN-TV:
Country star Sam Hunt arrested for DUI in East Nashville  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested early Thursday morning after driving the wrong way down an East Nashville road while drunk, a police report alleges.  —  The 34-year-old was booked into the Metro jail around 6:30 …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, TMZ.com and Us Weekly
US Food and Drug Administration:
Mondelēz Global LLC Conducts Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Cheese Nips (11 oz.  Box) Product in the U.S. Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material  —  When a company announces a recall, market withdrawal, or safety alert, the FDA posts the company's announcement as a public service.
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: Cele|bitchy and 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: Page Six, Dlisted and RADAR
Adam Miller / Metro.co.uk:
Game of Thrones cast filmed alternative ending for season 8 that we'll never see reveals Tormund star Kristofer Hivju  —  Game of Thrones arguably gave fans the most surprising ending possible - there was no extraordinary death (by that point Daenerys' days were numbered); …
Discussion: MTV
TMZ.com:
Kevin Dillon Divorce Finalized, He Keeps House and Cars But Owes $2 Mil  —  KEVIN DILLON DIVORCE FINALIZED ... $2 Mil for Her, House and Cars for Him  —  “Entourage” star Kevin Dillon's ongoing divorce drama is finally over, and although he probably won't be shouting, “VICTORY!” ...
Discussion: Page Six
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
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik Are Talking Again But 'Aren't Getting Back Together': 'It's Way Too Stressful' … Moving forward.  Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik won't be rekindling their relationship despite staying in touch after their breakup, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.  —  On Again, Off Again Celebrity Couples
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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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
 
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Jeremy Fowler / ESPN:
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DAMON DASH ARRESTED FOR UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT ... Pays Up, Gets Released
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