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Tracey Harrington McCoy / People.com:
Matthew Perry Apologizes After Questioning Why Keanu Reeves ‘Still Walks Among Us’  —  The Friends actor tells PEOPLE in a statement that he misspoke in his upcoming memoir about his fellow actor: “I'm actually a big fan of Keanu”  —  Matthew Perry is clearing the air.
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Tom Tapp / Deadline:
Matthew Perry Apologizes After “Keanu Reeves Walks Among Us” Statements In New Book Raise Eyebrows - Updated  —  UPDATED with latest: Matthew Perry has issued a statement to Deadline regarding his comments about Keanu Reeves, which raised some eyebrows earlier today.
Jennifer Clay / Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:
Skechers Issues Statement on Kanye West Unauthorized Visit  —  Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™, stated Kanye West - also referred to as Ye - arrived unannounced and without invitation at one of Skechers' corporate offices in Los Angeles.
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Shows Up Uninvited to Skechers Headquarters in Wake of Adidas Fallout  —  5:48 AM PT — 10/27 — TMZ just obtained 2 additional photos of Kanye West at Manhattan Bread & Bagel in Manhattan Beach on Wednesday.  We're told Kanye was with a friend who ordered some food for them and they sat at a table in the corner of the shop.
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
‘SNL’ star Chris Redd sucker-punched amid Kenan Thompson love drama  —  Former “Saturday Night Live” star Chris Redd was rushed to a hospital Wednesday night in NYC after being sucker-punched outside the Comedy Cellar.  —  Sources say that Redd appeared to have been targeted by two men who seemed to be waiting for him.
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Ashley Judd Reveals She Fractured Her Leg in “Freak Accident” While Mourning Death of Mom Naomi Judd  —  Ashley Judd recently shared that she injured her leg in a “freak accident” this past summer, months after her mother Naomi Judd died by suicide.  —  Ashley Judd is grieving her mother Naomi Judd's death one day at a time.
New York Times:
Prince Harry's Memoir Is Due in January.  How Explosive Will It Be?  —  The memoir is expected to be a best seller, but after the queen's death, some royal experts and industry executives say the project has become risky for Harry.  —  It seemed like a sure thing, or as close to a sure thing …
Baz Bamigboye / Deadline:
'The Crown's Jonathan Pryce “Bitterly Disappointed” By “Fellow Artistes” Who Attacked Netflix Drama; Imelda Staunton & Lesley Manville Suggest Reason For “Heightened” Tension Towards Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: The Crown's Jonathan Pryce, who portrays Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh …
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Us Weekly:
Zawe Ashton and Fiance Tom Hiddleston Secretly Welcomed 1st Child … Growing their family!  Zawe Ashton secretly gave birth to her and fiancé Tom Hiddleston's first child, Us Weekly confirms.  —  “Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy,” a source exclusively tells Us.
TMZ.com:
Jerry Lee Lewis Not Dead, Alive in Memphis  —  JERRY LEE LEWIS ALIVE IN MEMPHIS  —  Jerry Lee Lewis is not dead ... as we previously reported.  —  We're told the rock ‘n’ roll legend is alive, living in Memphis.  Earlier today we were told by someone claiming to be Lewis' rep that he had passed.
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FemaleFirst:
Lili Reinhart isn't expecting Met Gala 2023 invite after calling out Kim Kardashian  —  ‘Riverdale’ actress Lili Reinhart fears she won't be invited back to the Met Gala again after she blasted Kim Kardashian earlier this year, after the reality star admitted she had shed 16lbs to fit in
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and E! Online
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Shuts Down Donda Academy  —  KANYE WEST SHUTS DOWN DONDA ACADEMY ... Troubles Pile Up Over Antisemitic Rants  —  Kanye West's Donda Academy is officially toast ... the rapper just shuttered the doors to his school ... at least for now, as his troubles mount following his antisemitic remarks.
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Teddi Mellencamp Undergoes Surgery After Stage 2 Melanoma Diagnosis  —  After The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp shared her stage II melanoma diagnosis, she underwent surgery on Oct. 25.  Read her update on her health.  —  Watch: Teddi Mellencamp's Secret to Sex-cess
Discussion: Page Six and Entertainment Tonight
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Why Khloé Kardashian is done having kids: ‘Shop is closed’  —  Khloé Kardashian is “good” with two kids after welcoming her son via surrogate in July.  —  “Shop is closed,” the “Kardashians” star said on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Thursday when asked about expanding her family.
Kanye West Back / TMZ.com:
Khloe Kardashian Calls Out Tristan Thompson as a ‘F***ing Liar’  —  KHLOE KARDASHIAN CALLS OUT TRISTIAN THOMPSON AS ‘F***ING LIAR!!!’  —  LIAR LIAR  —  Khloe Kardashian wants everyone to know how she feels about Tristan Thompson, and it's a short story ... she says he's a “F***ing liar!”
Thania Garcia / Variety:
Taylor Swift's ‘Anti-Hero’ Video Edited to Remove ‘Fat’ Reference Following Online Criticism … Variety can confirm the music video on Apple Music no longer shows the scale, instead, Swift's anti-hero clone just looks at her with a face of disappointment.  The music video on YouTube still features the scale displaying “fat.”
Deirdre Simonds / Daily Mail:
Rihanna rocks a sequined gown as she matches in grey with A$AP Rocky at Black Panther 2 premiere  —  Rihanna showed off her incredible postpartum figure in a figure-hugging sequined gown while attending the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky on Wednesday evening.
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Hilary Swank on Expecting Twins at 48 — and Her Morning Sickness!  (Exclusive)  —  Actress Hilary Swank has a lot going on... her hit TV show “Alaska Daily,” and she's about to be a mom!  —  Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.  —  A few weeks ago, Swank announced …
Just Jared:
Who Are the Lambs on ‘The Masked Singer’ Season 8?  Clues, Guesses, & Spoilers Revealed!  —  The Lambs are making their first appearance on The Masked Singer!  —  The three masked celebs gave their first performance of the season during episode five on Wednesday (October 26).
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Avril Lavigne shocks fans with super short hair transformation - cut by Yungblud … Avril Lavigne is renowned for her long, blond highlighted hair, which is somewhat her signature look.  —  However, this week, the Sk8r Boi hitmaker surprised fans after allowing none other than Yungblud to give her a drastic makeover!
CBS News:
Rapper Tory Lanez ordered to house arrest, electronic monitoring for allegedly shooting at Megan Thee Stallion's feet  —  A judge Wednesday ordered rapper Tory Lanez to be placed on electronic monitoring and house arrest by Friday while he awaits trial on charges that he allegedly shot …
Discussion: People.com, UPROXX and Stereogum
 
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Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
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Mia Sato / The Verge:
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