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7:40 AM ET, November 26, 2019

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Jonathan Van Meter / The Cut:
In the 2010s, Fame Went Multi-Platform Kim Kardashian West on life as a brand and her political awakening.  —  As the decade began, there were rea­sons to be optimistic: America had elected its first black president, and despite a global recession just two years earlier, the world hadn't cascaded into total financial collapse.
Discussion: Us Weekly, PAPER and Page Six
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Says She Doesn't Want to Take ‘Tons’ of Thong Bikini Photos Anymore
Discussion: Dlisted and Us Weekly
Rebecca Franks / news.com.au:
Kim K reveals her true feelings about Meghan Markle on The Sunday Project
TMZ.com:
Pink Taco Founder Harry Morton Had Nose Surgery Weeks Before Death  —  Harry Morton went under the knife to repair a deviated septum just weeks before his death — and we're told authorities are looking at this as one scenario that could have caused his death.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Perez Hilton and People.com
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Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Restaurateur Harry Morton's Cause of Death Remains Mystery After Coroner Completes Autopsy  —  Harry Morton was found dead in his Beverly Hills home on Saturday  —  Authorities are still not sure why Harry Morton, the founder of the Pink Taco restaurant chain, died suddenly over the weekend at just 38 years of age, PEOPLE confirms.
Discussion: Dlisted and The Wrap
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:   T.I. Says He's ‘Incredibly Apologetic’ to Daughter After Comments About Her Virginity
E! Online:
Real Housewives of New York's Tinsley Mortimer Is Engaged to Scott Kluth  —  Consider them back together forever!  —  Real Housewives of New York City's Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth are making it official: E! News can exclusively confirm that the couple are engaged.  —  Scott proposed on Sunday in Chicago.
Discussion: Us Weekly, RADAR and Page Six
Stacy M. Brown / BlackPressUSA:
NNPA NEWSWIRE EXCLUSIVE: Bill Cosby Speaks from Prison  —  NNPA NEWSWIRE — He revisited his famous 2004 “Pound Cake” speech and clarified that he probably should not have addressed that controversial dissertation to all African Americans - the residents at SCI-Phoenix make for the perfect audience, Cosby stated.
People.com:
Taylor Swift Joined by Halsey and Camila Cabello as She Performs Her Hits (and Sheds Past) at AMAs  —  Taylor Swift kickstarted her performance by making a statement on her past albums amid record label feud … FB  —  Taylor Swift brought down the house with an epic performance of her hits at the 2019 American Music Awards.
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Kara Warner / People.com:
The Real Tom Hanks: An Inside Look at America's Favorite Star From Those Who Know Him Best  —  In this week's PEOPLE cover story, Tom Hanks' close friends and celeb pals open about what the Oscar winner is really like  —  It's no secret that Tom Hanks is a beloved star.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Brad Pitt Seen with Alia Shawkat at Kanye Concert as Source Stresses They're ‘Just Friends’  —  Brad Pitt was spotted sitting near Alia Shawkat at Kanye West's concert after multiple sightings together  —  Brad Pitt is spending more time with Alia Shawkat.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
Music Drama From the Chainsmokers in the Works at Freeform  —  The Grammy-winning DJs will executive produce ‘Demo,’ about an aspiring songwriter.  —  Dance music stars the Chainsmokers are breaking into TV.  —  The Grammy-winning duo, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, will executive produce a drama project in development at Freeform.
Discussion: Stereogum and PAPER
TMZ.com:
Dwayne Haskins Selfie Fan Blasts Critics, ‘For Once Prioritize The Fans!’  —  DWAYNE HASKINS SELFIE FAN CLAPS BACK AT CRITICS ... ‘For Once Prioritize The Fans!!!’  —  The guy who took a selfie with Dwayne Haskins while the QB was supposed to be on the field is telling critics to shut the hell up …
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Selena Gomez Suffered a Panic Attack Before AMAs Performance: ‘It Threw Her Off’ Says Source  —  A source close to Selena Gomez confirms to PEOPLE the star had a panic attack right before hitting the stage on Sunday … FB  —  Selena Gomez is taking heat following a shaky performance at the AMAs …
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Anne With an E’ to End With Season 3 on Netflix  —  The adaptation of ‘Anne of Green Gables’ has already finished airing on the CBC in Canada.  —  The third season of Anne With an E will be its last.  —  Netflix said Monday that the Canadian drama based on Anne of Green Gables will conclude …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Jay Cridlin / Tampa Bay Times:
Ariana Grande rises to occasion in long-awaited, sold-out Tampa show
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J.J. Abrams reveals the real running time for The Rise of Skywalker
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TMZ.com:
Fergie and Josh Duhamel Reach Divorce Settlement, Peaceful Custody Deal
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Allison / Dlisted:
Halsey Sort Of Called Out The Grammys At The American Music Awards
Zachary Woolfe / New York Times:
Kanye West Is Operatic. His Opera Isn't.
Discussion: The Guardian, PAPER and TMZ.com
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Selena Gomez Debuts New Thigh Tattoo With A STRIKING Resemblance To Justin Bieber's Old Ink — LOOK!
Discussion: X17 Online and Page Six
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Celine Dion Scores First No. 1 Album in Over 17 Years on Billboard 200 Chart
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