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10:15 AM 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: 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: Oh No They Didn't!
Paul Bond / Hollywood Reporter:   Apple Cancels ‘The Banker’ AFI Fest Premiere
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 …
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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 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip Spend 72nd Wedding Anniversary 110 Miles Apart
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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.
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!
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: Stereogum
Gabe Bergado / Teen Vogue:
Brenda Song on Her New Series Dollface, the Disney Channel Years, and Growing Up  —  The comedic performer got candid about growing pains and heartbreak.  —  “Is that Brenda Song?!”  —  One of the salespeople who ropes tourists into taking double-decker bus tours spots her as she poses on a New York City sidewalk.
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.
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: Page Six, Dlisted and RADAR
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Brad Pitt and Alia Shawcat Seen Spending Time Together: They're ‘Just Friends,’ Says Source
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and X17 Online
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
Jeremy Fowler / ESPN:
Antonio Brown countersuing Britney Taylor for defamation  —  Antonio Brown is countersuing Britney Taylor for defamation and interference with his NFL contracts and endorsements, according to documents obtained Wednesday by ESPN.  —  Brown, the subject of an NFL investigation over Taylor's allegations …
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
DAMON DASH ARRESTED FOR UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT ... Pays Up, Gets Released  —  Damon Dash just got picked up by cops for failing to pay 2 of his baby mama's overdue child support — but luckily for him ... he was able to walk free shortly after the bust.  —  The hip-hop mogul …
Discussion: Bossip
 
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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
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
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
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New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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