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5:00 AM ET, September 15, 2021

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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Norm Macdonald Dies: Influential Comedian & Former ‘SNL’ Weekend Update Anchor Was 61  —  Norm Macdonald, whose laconic delivery of sharp and incisive observations made him one of Saturday Night Live's most influential and beloved cast members, died today after a nine-year private battle with cancer.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Why Britney Spears suddenly deleted her Instagram  —  It's her prerogative.  —  Britney Spears is sending a “powerful” message by deleting her Instagram amid her 13-year conservatorship, a source exclusively told Page Six on Tuesday.  —  “She's happy and in a great place,” the source said …
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People.com:
Amanda Bynes' Conservatorship Is ‘Open Day to Day,’ Says Her Lawyer After Latest Status Report  —  Bynes has been under a conservatorship managed by her mother, Lynn, since 2013  —  Amanda Bynes' conservatorship will undergo another status report in 2023.  —  According to court documents obtained …
Discussion: Just Jared
Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Alanis Morissette bashes her HBO documentary ‘Jagged’: ‘This was not the story I agreed to tell’  —  Despite sitting for hours of interviews for a new HBO documentary about her life, Alanis Morissette says she is so unhappy with the final product that she will not support the film.
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Dominic Patten / Deadline:   Alanis Morissette Rips “Salacious Agenda” Of ‘Jagged’ Doc; “Includes Implications & Facts That Are Simply Not True,” Singer Says Of HBO Film Debuting Today At TIFF
Clara Gaspar / The Sun:
MATCHIN' PAIR Who is Louise Minchin's husband David and do they have children?  —  LOUISE Minchin has quit her 3am wakeups and has stepped down from her role as presenter on BBC Breakfast.  —  Her last day was today (September 15, 2021) - and although sad for her viewers …
Discussion: Daily Star
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Melissa Veitch / Daily Star:
Louise Minchin reveals wake up call that pushed her to quit BBC Breakfast after 20 years
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Page Six:
G-Eazy arrested after Fashion Week brawl at the Boom Boom Room  —  Rapper G-Eazy was charged with assault on Monday after a nightclub brawl that left one scenester needing stitches in his head.  —  Page Six exclusively reported that the “No Limit” rapper's crew clashed with another group …
Discussion: RADAR
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Thomas Tracy / New York Daily News:
Rapper G-Eazy arrested for assaulting two men during quarrel over VIP room at posh Manhattan night club
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
G-Eazy Arrested on Assault Charge in NYC
Discussion: RADAR and Page Six
Deadline:
Accident On Set Of Kevin Hart-Mark Wahlberg Netflix Movie ‘Me Time’ Leaves Crew Member Seriously Injured  —  EXCLUSIVE: The set of Netflix's upcoming comedy feature Me Time starring Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood was the scene of a major accident Tuesday morning.
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter
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Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Kevin Hart and Mark Wahlberg's Crew Member from Comedy Film Suffers ‘Massive’ Injuries on Set
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
How Justin Bieber Honored Wife Hailey During Met Gala After-Party Performance  —  Justin Bieber gave his wife of three years, Hailey Bieber, a special shoutout while he performed his most romantic songs at Balenciaga's Met Gala after-party, a source told E! News.  —  She's his one love, his one heart, his one life for sure.
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TMZ.com:
Met Gala Chef Defends Food After Keke Palmer's Pic Draws Criticism  —  MET GALA CHEF CURATOR DEFENDS FOOD AFTER KEKE PALMER'S PIC ... It Ain't Fyre Festival Cuisine!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The Met Gala chef curator is defending the quality of the food served at the ritzy shindig …
Discussion: Daily Star
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Matt Wardlaw / Ultimate Classic Rock:
Why Todd Rundgren (Probably) Isn't on Kanye West's New Album  —  Kanye West's 10th album, Donda, was released in late August, and celebrated with extravagant listening parties at Chicago's Soldier Field and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.  —  The record features a range of guests …
TMZ.com:
Man Arrested Outside Ariana Grande's Home for Pulling Knife  —  ARIANA GRANDE MAN ARRESTED OUTSIDE HER HOME ... Allegedly Pulled Knife on Security  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  A man was arrested after showing up at Ariana Grande's Hollywood Hills home in the middle of the night, then flashing a knife when security tried to get him to leave.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Page Six
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Fast & Furious Star Jordana Brewster Is Engaged to Mason Morfit  —  Jordana Brewster just shared a major relationship update on Instagram, announcing she's engaged to businessman Mason Morfit.  —  YES!  —  From hot wheels to wedding bells!  —  On Tuesday, Sept. 14 …
Caitlyn Becker / Daily Mail:
CBS Statement regarding Sharon Osbourne's departure from The Talk  —  Sharon Osbourne has decided to leave THE TALK.  —  The events of the March 10 broadcast were upsetting to everyone involved, including the audience watching at home.  As part of our review, we concluded that Sharon's behavior toward …
Discussion: Just Jared and Mirror.co.uk
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Kendall Jenner Reveals Kylie's Daughter Stormi Has the “Biggest Crush” on Boyfriend Devin Booker  —  Kendall Jenner isn't the only person in her family with eyes for NBA star Devin Booker, as the model shared why she's “jealous” that sister Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi is also fond of him.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Bachelor In Paradise's Brendan and Pieper Defiantly Learn Their Fate: See Who Went Home Tonight  —  Bachelor In Paradise brought Brendan Morais and Pieper James' drama to a tense conclusion on Sept. 14.  Get the details after a whopping six people went home.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Joey Nolfi / EW.com:
Naomi Watts teases her return to horror in ‘freaky’ Ryan Murphy Watcher series
Discussion: Just Jared and E! Online
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
‘Twins’ Sequel ‘Triplets’ Set: Tracy Morgan Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger, Danny DeVito & Director Ivan Reitman In Hot Toronto Package
Discussion: Daily Star
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis Join Idris Elba, Neil Cross in ‘Luther’ Movie for Netflix (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Star and BET
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Strictly in chaos as pro dancer catches Covid and has to isolate for ten days
Discussion: Daily Star
Louise McCreesh / Daily Star:
Kerry Katona says she moved daughter Heidi to private school due to bullying hell
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
 Earlier Picks: 
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Nick Cannon claims he wasn't the guy who proposed to Ashanti at VMAs 2021
Discussion: BET
Amy Packer / Mirror.co.uk:
EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Holden says she can't feel her face after getting her wisdom teeth removed
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Dr. Fauci Weighs in On Nicki Minaj COVID Vaccine Controversy
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Christopher Nolan Chooses Universal Pictures For His Film About J. Robert Oppenheimer & The A-Bomb
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Hopes Her Next Relationship Is with Someone ‘Not Necessarily in the Industry’
Discussion: Celebs, Page Six and Mirror.co.uk
 

 
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