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3:45 PM ET, September 9, 2020

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Washington Post:
Woodward book: Trump says he knew coronavirus was ‘deadly’ and worse than the flu while intentionally misleading Americans  —  President Trump's head popped up during his top-secret intelligence briefing in the Oval Office on Jan. 28 when the discussion turned to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
Jessica Chia / Allure:
Selena Gomez Is in Full Control of Her Life … Hoop Dreams … Rare Form  —  Selena did her own makeup for the Allure shoot, with the remote aid of makeup artist Hung Vanngo. … Fringe Benefits  —  Selena's new makeup line, Rare Beauty, is founded on the principle of inclusion.
TMZ.com:
Tory Lanez Apology to Megan for Alleged Shooting, ‘I Was Too Drunk’  —  Tory Lanez allegedly opened fire on Megan Thee Stallion because he was wasted — that's what he claimed in a text sent to her shortly after the bloody incident ... as she was still in a hospital bed.
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Drew Barrymore Admits She's a ‘Hopeless Romantic’ But Swears She Will ‘Never’ Get Married Again  —  The actress, entrepreneur and mom of 2 daughters is hosting The Drew Barrymore Show premiering on Sept. 14  —  Drew Barrymore loves love.  —  The actress, entrepreneur and mom to two daughters …
Discussion: Page Six
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Hilaria Baldwin gives birth to her fifth child with Alec Baldwin … It's a boy.  —  Hilaria Baldwin, 36, announced the birth of her fifth child with husband Alec Baldwin on Wednesday, writing on Instagram, “We had a baby last night.  He is perfect and we couldn't be happier 🌟.
Discussion: HELLO!
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Ally Mauch / People.com:   It's a Boy! Alec and Hilaria Baldwin Welcome Fifth Child Together: 'We Couldn't Be Happier'
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
How Halle Berry Fought Her Way to the Director's Chair  —  On the day Halle Berry shot the big fight scene for her new movie “Bruised,” in which she plays a disgraced mixed martial arts fighter, she cracked two ribs.  —  Berry, 54, had injured herself on the set of a movie before …
Discussion: Page Six
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Niecy Nash Says Her Marriage to Jessica Betts Was a ‘Going Into Myself,’ Not a ‘Coming Out’  —  Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts sealed their love in an intimate California ceremony on Aug. 29  —  Niecy Nash is on cloud nine!  —  In this week's issue of PEOPLE, the Claws actress and newlywed …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kevin Spacey Sued Over Alleged 1986 Sexual Assault in NYC  —  “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Anthony Rapp is suing Kevin Spacey for an alleged sexual assault ... and now there's another plaintiff making an additional claim.  —  Rapp filed suit in NYC claiming he met the disgraced actor in 1986 …
Discussion: Page Six
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Why ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ is ending after 14 years  —  They got tired of keeping up with themselves.  —  On Tuesday, Kim Kardashian and the rest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan announced the end of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” shocking fans and reality TV lovers around the world.
Discussion: New York Times and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ Officially Coming to an End
Discussion: Sandra Rose, Daily Star and Page Six
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
David Harbour and Lily Allen Are Married!  Couple Tie the Knot in Las Vegas  —  The wedding came one day after the couple obtained a marriage license  —  David Harbour and Lily Allen are married!  —  The “Smile” singer, 35, and Stranger Things actor, 45, tied the knot in Las Vegas on Monday …
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TMZ.com:
Drake Posts Photo of Son Adonis' First Day of School  —  Drake just hit another milestone of parenthood by sending his son to his first day of school, and it looks like papa made sure his own flesh and blood was fresh and ready for it.  —  Drizzy posted a photo Wednesday of 2-year-old Adonis …
Discussion: Page Six
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Zac Efron ‘House-Hunting’ in Byron Bay: He Seemingly ‘Plans on Staying in Australia Permanently’  —  Zac Efron is starting a new life in Australia's Byron Bay, a source tells PEOPLE  —  Zac Efron is starting a new life!  —  The actor, 32, has left Hollywood to settle in Australia's Byron Bay …
Discussion: Full Feed and Oh No They Didn't!
Oscars.org:
ACADEMY ESTABLISHES REPRESENTATION AND INCLUSION STANDARDS FOR OSCARS® ELIGIBILITY  —  Today, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars® eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative.
 
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Lakin Starling / Cosmopolitan:
Chloe x Halle Are Here to Save—No, Take Over—the Rest of Your 2020
BBC:
Sir Ronald Harwood: Playwright and Oscar-winning screenwriter dies aged 85
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Roy Chacko / ilfordrecorder.co.uk:
Angelina Jolie surprises ‘Lemonade for Yemen-Aid’ Seven Kings boys with donation and personalised letter
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Ozzy Osbourne Says He Felt ‘Serenity’ When He Tried Killing Wife Sharon in 1989
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Peter White / Deadline:
‘The Bachelor’ To Start Shooting Later This Month As ‘The Bachelorette’ Wraps Bubble Production
Discussion: Variety
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Jelly Belly Founder Is Giving Away A CANDY FACTORY Just Like Willy Wonka!!
Discussion: TMZ.com
Good Morning America:
Derek Hough returns to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ as a new judge
Discussion: abc7NY, Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
 

 
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Pew Research Center:
About 38% of webpages that existed in 2013 are unavailable now and 8% of pages from 2023 are unavailable; 23% of news pages have at least one broken link

Sky News:
UK High Court rules that Julian Assange can appeal against his extradition to the US because judges deemed US assurances insufficient

 
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