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6:00 PM ET, October 18, 2021

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TMZ.com:
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Engaged  —  Kourtney Kardashian is going to be walking down the aisle for the first time in her life — and she'll be doing it with none other than Travis Barker ... who just popped the big question.  —  The Blink-182 drummer got on bended knee Sunday …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Scott Disick ‘going crazy’ over Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker engagement  —  Scott Disick isn't taking Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's engagement news well.  —  A source exclusively told Page Six that the Talentless founder is losing his mind over the impending nuptials …
Discussion: People.com, Elle, Us Weekly, The Sun and RADAR
TMZ.com:
Kanye West Officially Granted Name Change to Ye  —  KANYE WEST MY NAME CHANGE IS OFFICIAL ... I'm ‘Ye’ Now!!!  —  Goodbye, Kanye Omari West ... hello, Ye.  —  Kanye's name change is official, a judge just signed off on the mogul's petition to officially change his legal name to “Ye” ... according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ.
Discussion: Celebs, The Sun, Just Jared and Stereogum
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Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Judge approves Kanye West's name change to ‘Ye’
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Tom Tapp / Deadline:
Kanye West Officially Changes His Name To “Ye,” With Judge's Approval Today
Discussion: The A.V. Club
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Lala Kent dumps Randall Emmett 3 years after engagement  —  It's over for Lala Kent and Randall Emmett.  —  The “Vanderpump Rules” star left her fiancé and is staying at the Beverly Hills Hotel with their 7-month-old daughter, Ocean, after the movie producer allegedly cheated on her in Nashville …
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Sun, The US Sun and RADAR
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Jimmy Hayes Died with Fentanyl and Cocaine in His System: ‘Completely Shocked,’ Says Widow  —  Jimmy Hayes was pronounced dead by first responders at his Milton, Massachusetts, home on Aug. 23  —  Jimmy Hayes died with fentanyl and cocaine in his system, according to his widow Kristen …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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MKC / Perez Hilton:
Late NHL Star Jimmy Hayes' Wife Was ‘Completely Shocked’ After Finding Out His Cause Of Death
Discussion: Us Weekly
Dan Shaughnessy / The Boston Globe:
Fentanyl contributed to Jimmy Hayes's death. His family hopes telling his story can help prevent another
Discussion: E! Online
RADAR:
Kelly Osbourne Checks Into Rehab After Revealing She's Relapsed After Nearly Four Years Sober  —  One-time Hollywood wild child Kelly Osbourne has entered a rehab clinic for the seventh time, Radar has been told.  The daughter of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne is seeking treatment in an Austin …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Mail
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L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Kelly Osbourne In Rehab After Another Relapse — And Plans To QUIT Hollywood When She's Clean!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
Little Mix's Perrie Edwards tried to quit band two years ago - 12 months BEFORE Jesy Nelson  —  PERRIE EDWARDS tried to quit LITTLE MIX two years ago but decided to stay in the group for one final tour.  —  I can reveal that despite the group putting on a united front …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Oprah Winfrey to interview Adele in ‘One Night Only’ concert special  —  Oprah Winfrey is set to interview Adele as part of a two-hour special welcoming back the Grammy winner from her years-long break.  —  After Page Six broke the news that Adele had a “massive” TV spectacle “in the works” …
Discussion: CNN, Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and FemaleFirst
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Andy Griffith Museum:
It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of Betty Lynn.  Thank you to all for your prayers, cards and love.  Betty will be dearly missed by all of us.  We love you Betty.  —  BETTY LYNN  —  Beloved for her role as Thelma Lou in Mayberry
Discussion: The Wrap
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Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Why Jamie Foxx Says He'll Never Get Married  —  Watch: Jamie Foxx Shares Why Marriage Is Not for Him  —  The “pressure” of marriage is not of interest to Hollywood's most eligible bachelor!  —  Jamie Foxx exclusively dished during E! News' Daily Pop on Monday, Oct. 18 that the traditional …
Discussion: Just Jared
Katrina Israel / Vogue Australia:
Sarah Snook on ‘Succession’ season 3, her secret wedding and what she really thinks of Shiv  —  She's the Adelaide-born actor who ascended the heights of Hollywood with a hit TV show, only to find that home is where the heart is.  Sarah Snook tells Katrina Israel about life in the fast lane and finding love in lockdown.
Nikara Johns / Footwear News:
Exclusive: Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Buying Back Her Billion-Dollar Empire  —  Jessica Simpson and her mother, Tina, are about to pull off the ultimate mother-daughter power move as they plot the next chapter for their billion-dollar brand, which has defied the odds and become one of fashion's longest-running success stories.
YouTube:
The Lost Daughter |  Official Trailer |  Netflix  —  A woman's beach vacation takes a dark turn when her obsession with a young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past.  Directed & Written by Maggi...
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and The A.V. Club
Oliver Grady / The Sunday Times:
Pose star Billy Porter: 'Did I ever think I'd be this successful?  No, because I'm gay' … So busy is Billy Porter right now that he joins our Zoom interview on his iPhone while on the move, power walking 18 blocks of noisy midtown Manhattan.  Sirens whirr loudly in the background …
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Mel Gibson First Star Set For ‘John Wick’ Origin Series ‘The Continental’ For Starz & Lionsgate Television  —  EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson has been set to star in The Continental, the prequel to the Keanu Reeves film series John Wick.  The Continental will be presented as a three night special event TV series …
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ant Anstead Gushes Over Renee Zellweger After ‘Very Special’ New Orleans Visit: ‘Magical Company’ … So in love!  Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead are still going strong, as proven by their social media PDA.  —  Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead's Relationship Timeline
Discussion: E! Online
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Disney Delays ‘Doctor Strange 2,’ ‘Thor 4,’ ‘Black Panther’ Sequel and ‘Indiana Jones 5’ … Marvel fans, prepare to wait a little bit longer to see Doctor Strange, Thor and Black Panther return to theaters.  —  Disney has delayed release plans for several upcoming films, including …
 
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Trying to ‘Reset’ While Feeling 'Like I'm Not Enough' After Birth of Baby
Discussion: Just Jared
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘History of the World Part II’ Variety Series Ordered at Hulu, Mel Brooks to Write and Executive Produce (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Chanel Vargas / POPSUGAR:
Pop the Champagne! Sarah Levy Is Married, and the Wedding Photos Are Simply the Best
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
Rachel Avery / HELLO!:
Gwen Stefani's fans adore previously unseen engagement video - watch
Discussion: Us Weekly
YouTube:
Marvel's Hit-Monkey I Official Trailer
Discussion: Just Jared
 Earlier Picks: 
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Jamie Redknapp marries pregnant girlfriend Frida Andersson at secret ceremony in London three years after Louise divorce
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Elle:
Jodie Comer's Killing It
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Sally Nolan / Daily Star:
Dannii Minogue says X Factor stint sparked her to decide to finally become a mum
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Ally Mauch / People.com:
RHOP: Mia Thornton and Candiace Dillard Tearfully Apologize to Each Other After Explosive Fights
Discussion: BET
Bryan Alexander / USA Today:
Melissa Joan Hart is magical first $1 million winner on ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’
Discussion: Us Weekly and People.com
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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How MowPod, which sells podcast advertising tools, uses mobile game ads to incentivize gamers to follow shows on Apple Podcasts in order to earn in-game tokens

New York Times:
Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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