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New York Post:
‘SNL’ COVID-19 outbreak cancels Paul Rudd live audience: ‘Everyone is fearful’ — Saturday night may not be so live from New York this week. — The Post has learned that “Saturday Night Live” was on the verge of canceling tonight's final episode of the iconic sketch show's 2021 season due …
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TMZ.com:
‘SNL’ Powers Through COVID Outbreak, Tom Hanks and Tina Fey Welcome Paul Rudd — Thanks a lot, COVID ... poor Paul Rudd's feeling “extremely disappointed” his 5th time hosting ‘SNL’ turned into a patched-together show with almost none of the regular cast, and 2 big guests.
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Eric Hegedus / New York Post:
Tina Fey to sub for Colin Jost amid ‘SNL’ COVID-19 outbreak: insiders — “Weekend Update” is preparing to go back in time thanks to a COVID-19 outbreak. — An insider told The Post that “Saturday Night Live” alum Tina Fey, 51, was in talks “to fill in” for Colin Jost, 39, on the …
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian have movie date as ‘SNL’ battles COVID — Pete Davidson skipped out on “Saturday Night Live” to go on a date with Kim Kardashian as the NBC show faces an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak. — The comedian, 28, and reality star, 41, were spotted going to the movies …
Los Angeles Times:
Stabbing at Once Upon a Time in L.A. concert at Exposition Park — One person was stabbed at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. concert at the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park on Saturday night. — Paramedics responded to a call about a stabbing around 8:40 p.m. in the 3900 block …
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TMZ.com:
Drakeo the Ruler Dead from LA Stabbing During Once Upon a Time Festival — DRAKEO THE RULER DEAD FROM STABBING DURING L.A. FESTIVAL — EXCLUSIVE DETAILS — 4.5K … L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler is dead after a stabbing at the Snoop Dogg-headlined Once Upon a Time festival concert ... TMZ has learned.
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Elizabeth Leonard / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Denies Reports She's Mad at Ben Affleck for Comments About Jennifer Garner: ‘Simply Not True’ — “I couldn't have more respect for Ben as a father, a co-parent, and a person,” Jennifer Lopez tells PEOPLE — Jennifer Lopez has Ben Affleck's back.
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TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson Hit Staten Island Theater Before ‘SNL’ — Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian are enjoying a little quality time before cameras start to roll for ‘Saturday Night Live’ — going on a date night in his home turf (again) ... with none other than Scott Disick tagging along.
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Ben Travis / Empire:
The Batman: Robert Pattinson's Bruce Wayne Is Inspired By Kurt Cobain, Says Matt Reeves - Exclusive Images — People: — Zoë Kravitz — When The Very First Trailer For The Batman Arrived In August 2020, It Came With A Surprising Bit Of Soundtracking - An Orchestral …
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Trevor Noah Files Lawsuit Against N.Y.C. Hospital and Doctor Alleging Botched Surgery in 2020 — Trevor Noah suffered from “severe emotional distress and great physical pain” after the procedure, which left him with “permanent, severe, and grievous” injuries, the legal complaint claims
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George Stark / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Pregnant Jennifer Lawrence shows off her bump while house hunting in NYC with husband Cooke Maroney ahead of arrival of first child — They are soon to become first-time parents. — And it seems that Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney are now looking for a new nesting home in New York City.
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Women outnumbered by blokes in woke Brit Awards' new gender-neutral Artist Of The Year category — MORE female-fronted acts than at any Brit Awards in the past ten years have been nominated for next year's gong-fest. — But ironically, nods in the brand-new gender-neutral Artist …
