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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.
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 …
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.
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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 …
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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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People.com:
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.
Discussion: Just Jared
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Taraji P. Henson and Fiancé Kelvin Hayden End Engagement: 'It Didn't Work Out'  —  Taraji P. Henson and her fiancé Kelvin Hayden have ended their engagement.  —  During an appearance on The Breakfast Club morning radio show, the actress revealed that she and Hayden have split …
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Taraji P. Henson confirms split from fiancé Kelvin Hayden
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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
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
‘Wicked’ Director Stephen Daldry Exits Universal Movie Musical Adaptation  —  EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Daldry has exited as the director of Wicked, Universal's long awaited screen adaptation of the smash hit stage musical.  Sources tell Deadline that the studio wants this movie mounted more quickly than Daldry was comfortable moving.
Discussion: The Wrap
Emily Nash / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton shows ‘caring’ nature during surprise outing - best photos  —  Sami, a volunteer at a community Food Hub in Hackney, revealed he didn't know that his picture had been submitted by one of his colleagues until he got a call from the National Portrait Gallery.
Discussion: Page Six
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.
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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Chrishell Stause Dedicates Emotional DWTS Performance to Her Late Parents: ‘This Dance Is for Them’
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Rarely-Seen Photo of Prince Philip Released as He Passes Down Honor to Grandson Prince William
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

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