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10:40 AM ET, October 4, 2021

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Weekend Update Pays Tribute to Norm Macdonald - SNL  —  Weekend Update hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che pay tribute to former update host Norm Macdonald.Saturday Night Live.  Stream now on Peacock: https://bit.ly/...
Discussion: The Sun, People.com, Us Weekly and Deadline
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The Sunday Times:
Blurred Lines singer Robin Thicke assaulted me on set, says Emily Ratajkowski … A top model has said she was sexually assaulted by a singer on the set of the music video for a song that went to No 1 around the world.  —  Emily Ratajkowski said the R&B singer Robin Thicke grabbed …
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Athens Daily News:
Former NASCAR driver, son of Zaxby's co-founder killed in Athens shooting  —  Fletcher Page Caitlyn Stroh-PageAthens Banner-Herald  —  Watkinsville native John Wes Townley was killed Saturday in a double shooting that occurred in the Athens Five Points area, Athens-Clarke County coroner …
Ally Mauch / People.com:
RHOP: Tension Between Candiace Dillard and Mia Thornton Continues to Heat Up During Couples' Trip  —  Sunday's episode of The Real Housewives of Potomac ended with stars Candiace Dillard Bassett and Mia Thornton throwing food at each other during an explosive fight
Discussion: BET
Zach Seemayer‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Amal Clooney Jokes George Clooney Has Been ‘Teaching Pranks’ to Their Kids in Quarantine (Exclusive)  —  George Clooney is making sure to teach his kids the truly important life lessons amid the global lockdowns.  —  The two-time Oscar winner and his wife, human rights attorney Amal Clooney …
Discussion: Elle, justjared.com and Cele|bitchy
Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
Professor Green gets engaged to Netflix star Karima McAdams seven months after birth of first baby  —  PROFESSOR Green has revealed he's engaged to Netflix star Karima McAdams seven months after the birth of their first baby.  —  The rapper, real name Stephen Manderson …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Daily Star
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Katherine Schaffstall / The Sun:
Kourtney Kardashian wears blonde WIG instead of dyeing hair after fans suspect star's pregnant with Travis Barker's baby
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
People.com:
Sophia Bush and Jordana Brewster Open Up About Their New Engagements at Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic  —  Justin Hartley arrived with new wife Sofia Pernas, and Charlize Theron enjoyed some rare grown-up time Saturday at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic  —  The stars came out to play on Saturday …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Files ‘Donda’ Trademark for Apparent Tech Line  —  Kanye West has always been obsessed with Apple, and his latest possible venture could put Yeezy in direct competition with the tech giant.  —  According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Ye's company filed a trademark application …
Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Blake Shelton Sends Love to His “Better Half” Gwen Stefani in Birthday Tribute  —  “My WIFE!!!!  I love you,” Blake Shelton wrote on Instagram to celebrate Gwen Stefani's 52nd birthday on Sunday, Oct. 3.  —  Blake Shelton is “happy anywhere” with Gwen Stefani!
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Billie Eilish Slams Texas Abortion Law While Performing in Austin  —  Billie Eilish is slamming Texas, while performing in Texas.  —  On Saturday night (October 2), the 19-year-old entertainer performed during the 2021 ACL Music Festival in Austin.  —  While on stage, Billie took a moment …
Marie Claire:
The Queen Admitted She's Seen All the James Bond Movies  —  It's always lovely to get these little tidbits of the Queen beyond her role as monarch.  And the latest revelation is especially charming: The Queen has reportedly seen all the James Bond movies.  —  The news comes from royal …
Discussion: Daily Express and FemaleFirst
 
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People.com:
Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘Have Broken the Cycle’ of Troubled Royal Marriages
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Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Davina McCall felt ‘violated’ after burglars broke into her boyfriend's house
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Jessica Simpson Saves Her Clothes for Daughters, but ‘Sadly’ Maxwell, 9, Has Already Outgrown ‘the Jimmy Choos’
Discussion: Bustle
Tierney Bricker / E! Online:
15 Secrets About Mean Girls That Are Totally Grool
Discussion: TMZ.com
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
Pregnant Jennifer Lawrence rocks gingham dress for special reunion with Amy Schumer
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Hayden Panettiere Returns to Instagram After 6 Months to Show Off Hair Transformation
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Tristan Balagtas / People.com:
Kirsten Dunst on Her Kids Following in Her Footsteps: 'I'll Support My Children Whatever They Want To Do'
Discussion: Just Jared
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Jennifer Garner Accidentally Sent A Selfie To A Stranger While Trying To Reconnect With Her Alias Co-Star!
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, FemaleFirst and E! Online
 

 
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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with President Trump in November, and both agreed WBD should go to the highest bidder; Sarandos argued that Netflix wasn't a monopoly

Kat Tenbarge / Wired:
Some Reddit moderators say a surge of AI slop on the site is eroding its authenticity and could lead to a feedback loop of AI models training on AI content

Dominic-Madori Davis / TechCrunch:
A look at Hamlet, a startup that uses AI to process local government meeting videos and which plans to provide the tool to local journalists for free

 
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