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8:30 AM ET, October 14, 2020

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Megan Thee Stallion / New York Times:
Why I Speak Up for Black Women  —  I'm not afraid of criticism, and “Protect Black women” should not be controversial.  —  Megan Thee Stallion is an entertainer, philanthropist and entrepreneur.  —  In the weeks leading up to the election, Black women are expected once again to deliver victory for Democratic candidates.
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TMZ.com:
Tory Lanez Ordered to Stay Away from Megan Thee Stallion After Hearing  —  Tory Lanez has just been ordered to stay the hell away from Megan Thee Stallion after a hearing for his felony assault charge.  —  Tory appeared by phone for Tuesday's hearing in L.A. County court for what was supposed …
Discussion: Egotastic and Bossip
Michal Lev-Ram / Fortune:
‘Something, algorithmically, is creating this obsession’: Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex warns against social media addiction  —  Study after study has shown that women, and especially women of color, are disproportionately targeted by cyberbullying on social media platforms.
Discussion: Us Weekly
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Conchata Ferrell Dies: Former ‘Two and a Half Men’ Co-Star Was 77  —  Actress Conchata Ferrell passed away on October 12 at 12:30 PM PST, at the age of 77 as a result of complications following a cardiac arrest.  She died peacefully surrounded by family at Sherman Oaks Hospital in Sherman Oaks, California.
Nancy Jo Sales / Vanity Fair:
Gal Gadot on Wonder Woman 1984, Feminism, and More  —  Three years ago, Gal Gadot rocked the world as Wonder Woman.  In the sequel, she's back to kick more ass in the name of feminism.  —  Gal Gadot is relaxing on the back patio of her home in Tel Aviv.  This outdoor space …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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Alli Nahas / People.com:
Gal Gadot Responds to Backlash From ‘Imagine’ Video: ‘I Had Nothing But Good Intentions’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Liz McNeil / People.com:
Catherine Oxenberg's Daughter India Recalls Harrowing Moment She Was Branded in Nxivm Sex Cult  —  “There was no choice to say no,” India Oxenberg recalls  —  India Oxenberg remembers that harrowing night in January 2016.  By then, she was deep in the throes of the Nxivm cult.
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Demi Lovato Is Having “Issues” With Max Ehrich After He's Seen Crying at Their Proposal Site  —  Just one day after Max Ehrich was spotted crying and looking emotional in Malibu, Calif., a source tells E! News Demi Lovato “is having all sorts of issues” with him.
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Bella Hadid dating Jack Nicholson's grandson Duke  —  It's a hookup of old and new Hollywood dynasties.  Bella Hadid has been quietly dating a new man — Duke Nicholson, the actor grandson of Hollywood icon Jack Nicholson, sources exclusively told Page Six.
Deadline:
Jussie Smollett Making Feature Directorial Debut With ‘B-Boy Blues’  —  EXCLUSIVE: The former Empire star is directing B-Boy Blues, an adaptation of James Earl Hardy's best-selling 1994 book and will produce through his newly launched SuperMassive Movies.  —  B-Boy Blues follows …
Ale Russian / People.com:
Megan Fox Introduced Her Kids to Machine Gun Kelly: 'They're Planning a Future Together' (Source)  —  Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly were first linked in May  —  Megan Fox has taken a big step in her relationship with Machine Gun Kelly.  —  A source tells PEOPLE the 34-year-old actress introduced …
Discussion: Dlisted
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Dominic West Kisses Wife, Declares Their Marriage Is ‘Strong’ After Being Seen with Lily James  —  The Affair actor and his wife Catherine FitzGerald addressed reporters outside of their home in London on Tuesday  —  Dominic West and his wife Catherine FitzGerald have spoken out after the Affair actor …
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Mad Max’ Spinoff ‘Furiosa’ In The Works At Warners With George Miller Directing & Anya Taylor-Joy In Title Role; Chris Hemsworth & Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Along For Ride  —  The standalone movie will reveal the origins of Furiosa and be played by Glass actress Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role.
Discussion: Dlisted
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Clare Crawley Hopes Her ‘Bachelorette’ Shake-Up Will Change Future Seasons  —  Clare Crawley already made history as the oldest lead in the Bachelor franchise, but will the season 16 Bachelorette change the course of the show forever?  She certainly hopes so.  —  Inside the Lavish Resort Where ‘The Bachelorette’ Filmed
Discussion: Variety
People.com:
Jonah Hill and Fiancée Gianna Santos Call Off Their Engagement of Just Over a Year  —  Jonah Hill and Gianna Santos became engaged in 2019, PEOPLE confirmed at the time  —  Jonah Hill and his fiancée Gianna Santos have ended their relationship a little over a year after getting engaged, PEOPLE confirms.
Discussion: Page Six
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:   Jonah Hill Splits From Fiancee Gianna Santos After 1-Year Engagement
 
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Kristen Bell Speaks Out After Husband Dax Shepard's Relapse: ‘I Will Continue to Stand by Him’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Wild True-Story Tale Behind ‘Chippendales’ Murder Saga Gains Momentum As ‘I, Tonya’ Director Craig Gillespie Boards
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Mary Anderson / Shape:
Tracee Ellis Ross Is Done Trying to Be Perfect
Discussion: Bossip, Page Six and POPSUGAR
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Variety:
Eddie Murphy's ‘Coming 2 America’ Moves From Paramount to Amazon Studios
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
LAPD Investigating Dr. Dre's Estranged Wife for Alleged Embezzlement
Discussion: Bossip and Sandra Rose
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Peta Murgatroyd ‘Had to Run to Therapy’ for Neck Injury After ‘Dancing With the Stars’
Full Feed:
Kelly Clarkson Gets Candid About Divorce, Plus: Her Strategy for ‘The Voice’ Season 19
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

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

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: CNN's Poppy Harlow is leaving the network; she joined in 2008 and most recently co-hosted CNN This Morning, which was effectively canceled earlier in 2024

 
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