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Tatiana Bido / NewBeauty:
Madison Lecroy Talks Rosacea, Her Jessica Simpson Resemblance and Wedding Prep Details  —  She's the firecracker that's had a heavy hand in stirring things up the last few seasons and Southern Charm's Madison Lecroy says she's back next year for more but hoping she's just an observer.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:   Madison LeCroy appears to marry Brett Randle 3 days before scheduled wedding
Just Jared:
Cailee Spaeny to Star in New ‘Alien’ Movie  —  Alien is being rebooted once again, and Cailee Spaeny is attached!  —  The 25-year-old How It Ends star is in talks to star in the upcoming 20th Century Studios movie, directed by Fede Alvarez, via Deadline.  —  Not much is known about the movie …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Robert Clary, Corporal LeBeau on 'Hogan's Heroes,' Dies at 96  —  The French actor and singer spent 31 months in a concentration camp but said he had no reservations about starring in a TV comedy about the Nazis.  —  Robert Clary, the French actor, singer and Holocaust survivor …
Nick Vivarelli / Variety:
Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell Will Eat You Alive: How ‘Bones and All’ Became the Year's Sexiest Cannibal Love Story  —  Timothée Chalamet has been on a wilder world tour than most rock stars.  —  Between shooting “Dune: Part Two” in Budapest and “Wonka” …
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Kevin Spacey Charged With Seven More Sexual Assaults in London  —  The U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced the news on Wednesday, stating that all seven alleged offenses took place against the same man  —  Kevin Spacey is facing seven new sexual assault charges.
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cps.gov.uk:
CPS authorises additional charges against Kevin Spacey
Jen Juneau / People.com:
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Have Been Dating a ‘Few Months,’ Says Source: He ‘Is Really into Her’  —  A source close to Ines de Ramon says she met Brad Pitt “through a mutual friend,” while a source close to Pitt adds, “It's not an exclusive relationship”  —  Brad Pitt has a new romantic interest in Ines de Ramon.
Zach Baron / GQ:
How Brendan Fraser Made It All the Way Back  —  When GQ last met him, Brendan Fraser was speaking candidly for the first time about his supposed disappearance from Hollywood.  Now, four years later, he's an Oscar favorite— and a man reckoning in real life with the kind of comeback you only see in the movies.
TMZ.com:
Aaron Carter Cremated, Death Certificate Reveals  —  Aaron Carter's final resting place has yet to be determined, but the singer's death certificate reveals his family made the decision to have him cremated.  —  The legal doc, obtained by TMZ, says Aaron's ashes will be held by his sister Angel.
E! Online:
“Single” Violetta Komyshan Confirms Ansel Elgort Breakup  —  Nearly one year after high school sweethearts Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan made their last red carpet appearance together, the trained dancer has confirmed their split.  See what she said.  —  Violetta Komyshan is pivoting into a new chapter of her life.
Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Billy Ray Cyrus Announces Engagement to ‘Soulmate’ Firerose: 'It's a Happy, Pure Love'  —  Cyrus — whose new single “Time” and movie Christmas in Paradise are out now — opens ups exclusively to PEOPLE about proposing to Australian singer Firerose  —  Billy Ray Cyrus is sharing his core beliefs.
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Bustle:
Here's What Happened To Every Love Island UK Couple … It might be the show that everyone hates to love (or loves to hate), but at the end of the day, Love Island is what it is.  Watching a bunch of ridiculously fit people crack on with each other, not to mention the chaos that ensues post-Casa Amor, is just the tonic we need.
Discussion: Mirror and Us Weekly
Véronique Hyland / Elle:
Lily-Rose Depp Is An Idol Rising  —  The model and actress reflects on fame, privacy, and growing up, as she channels her inner pop star in photos inspired by her edgy new HBO series.  —  By VÉRONIQUE HYLAND AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY FELIX COOPER.  STYLED BY PATTI WILSON.  PUBLISHED: NOV 16, 2022
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Kristen Stewart To Direct Scott Free's Adaptation Of ‘The Chronology Of Water’ Starring Imogen Poots  —  EXCLUSIVE: After making her short-film directorial debut with Scott Free, Kristen Stewart is set to reunite with the banner for her feature directorial debut as she is set to direct …
Michelle Lee / People.com:
Eva Mendes Hints That She May Be Married to Longtime Boyfriend Ryan Gosling with New Tattoo Photos  —  “Wherever they are, that's just what it is,” Eva Mendes previously told PEOPLE on how Ryan Gosling and their two daughters — Esmeralda and Amada — are her home
Mekishana Pierre‍ / Entertainment Tonight:
Freddie Prinze Jr. Recalls Falling in Love With Sarah Michelle Gellar After 3 Years of Friendship (Exclusive)  —  Freddie Prinze Jr. has officially ended his decades-long hiatus from romantic comedies.  The 46-year-old actor stars opposite Aimee Garcia in Netflix's new holiday movie, Christmas With You.
Page Six:
Lizzy Savetsky exits ‘RHONY’ reboot over anti-Semitism  —  She's out quicker than a New York minute.  —  Lizzy Savetsky has quit the “Real Housewives of New York City” reboot before the new season has even wrapped, Page Six can exclusively confirm.  —  Multiple sources tell us …
Ashley Joy Parker / E! Online:
Lizzo Sends Poet Aurielle Marie Her 2019 American Music Awards Dress to Wear to Out100 Gala  —  In the ultimate fan appreciation moment, Lizzo played fairy godmother to poet Aurielle Marie, who begged the singer on TikTok to lend a dress to wear to the upcoming of Out100 Gala.
Jake Viswanath / Bustle:
Kendall Jenner Peed In Her Van On The Way To The Met Gala  —  “Prada, I'm so sorry.  It's all over my underwear but who cares?  There's pee on my feet.”  —  The Met Gala is fashion's most glamorous and prestigious nights — but the beginning of Kendall Jenner's 2022 gala was anything but fabulous.
 
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The Guardian:
How China is using AI news anchors to spread its propaganda on social media; Microsoft: some AI anchors were created using ByteDance's video editing app CapCut

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Culture secretary Lucy Frazer says the UK is working on rules around the use of creative work for training AI after media and arts executives voiced concerns

Rodney Tiffen / Inside Story:
Court discovery docs from the UK's News Group phone hacking cases give more detail about evidence destruction and indicate the company gathered political intel

 
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