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Laura Wagner / VICE:
New Yorker Suspends Jeffrey Toobin for Zoom Dick Incident  —  In a statement to VICE, Jeffrey Toobin apologized for the “embarrassingly stupid mistake.”  —  Laura Wagner  —  The New Yorker has suspended reporter Jeffrey Toobin.  Sources tell VICE it's because he exposed himself during …
Sean P. Means / Salt Lake Tribune:
James Redford — filmmaker, activist and son of Robert Redford — dies at 58  —  James Redford, who followed his father Robert Redford's path as a filmmaker, environmental activist and philanthropist while also raising awareness about organ donation, has died.
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Robert Redford Is Mourning His Son James' Death with His Family: ‘The Grief Is Immeasurable’  —  The actor's son, James, died on Friday from bile-duct cancer in his liver  —  Robert Redford is staying close to his family following the death of his son, James.
Lily Wakefield / PinkNews:
Carole Baskin reveals she has ‘always considered herself bisexual’ and ‘could just as easily have a wife as a husband’  —  Carole Baskin has revealed that she is bisexual, and that she discovered her sexuality while spending time with the LGBT+ community during the AIDS crisis.
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Carole Baskin Comes Out as Bisexual  —  CAROLE BASKIN I'M BISEXUAL!!!  —  Carole Baskin has a bombshell for all the cool cats and kittens ... she's sexually attracted to men and women.  —  The ‘Tiger King’ and ‘DWTS’ star just came out as bisexual ... Carole tells PinkNews she discovered …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Dominic West Returned to London with Lily James Before Making Public Statement with Wife  —  Dominic West and his wife Catherine FitzGerald said last week that their marriage “is strong” after the actor was seen with Lily James  —  Lily James and Dominic West returned to London together last week after their outing in Rome.
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
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Nick Fagge / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Lily James CANCELS yet another TV appearance as she bows out of Graham Norton interview amid Dominic West scandal  — The actress, 31, had been due to appear on Graham Norton's popular BBC chat show this week to promote her upcoming Netflix drama Rebecca
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Lily James cancels ‘Today’ show appearance amid Dominic West drama
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Taraji P. Henson confirms split from fiancé Kelvin Hayden  —  Taraji P. Henson has ended her engagement with fiancé Kelvin Hayden.  —  The “What Men Want” star, 50, confirmed she and Hayden, 37, split during an appearance on the radio show, “The Breakfast Club,” on Monday.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
‘Home Improvement’ Star Zachery Ty Bryan Released on Bail After Arrest  —  ‘HOME IMPROVEMENT’ STAR ZACHERY TY BRYAN MAKES BAIL ... After ‘Strangulation’ Arrest  —  Zachery Ty Bryan is heading back home after getting busted for allegedly choking out his girlfriend ... and he wasn't in jail for long.
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Adam / Dlisted:
Zachery Ty Bryan From “Home Improvement” Got Arrested For Domestic Assault
Will Thorne / Variety:
Dominic West Set to Play Prince Charles in Seasons 5 and 6 of ‘The Crown’ … Dominic West is one of the final key players joining “The Crown.”  —  Sources tell Variety that West is in late-stage discussions for the role, though the deal isn't done.  The actor would play Charles in the final two seasons of the Netflix drama.
Lauren McCarthy / Nylon:
REINTRODUCING JAMIE LYNN SPEARS  —  AFTER A BREAK FROM THE SPOTLIGHT, THE ACTRESS-SINGER (AND MOM) IS READY FOR HER SECOND ACT. … Jamie Lynn Spears doesn't have any regrets, but she does have some what-ifs.  When she was 16 years old, coming off filming the last season of Zoey 101 …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Variety
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Chrishell Stause Dedicates Emotional DWTS Performance to Her Late Parents: ‘This Dance Is for Them’  —  Chrishell Stause's mother died in July and her father died in April 2019  —  Chrishell Stause is honoring her late parents with a special tribute on Dancing with the Stars.
Discussion: Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Away’ Canceled By Netflix After One Season  —  EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has opted not to pick up a second season of Away, its space drama series starring Hilary Swank.  The decision comes a little over a month after Season 1 was release on Sept. 4. … When making renewal/cancellation decisions …
Discussion: The Wrap
 
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