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Jack Irvin / People:
Taylor Swift Explains Why She Won't Do the Super Bowl Halftime Show, Debunking Rumors: ‘This Is Nothing to Do With Travis’  —  Swift's appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ marked the latest move in her promotional run for ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
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Taylor Swift Reveals Words Travis Kelce Said to Her Before Proposing  —  Taylor Swift is revealing what Travis Kelce said to her before proposing in August.  —  The Grammy winner, 35, joined host Jimmy Fallon during the Monday, October 6, episode of The Tonight Show, stepping onstage …
Olivia Truffaut-Wong / Cosmopolitan:
Taylor Swift Reacts to Rumor She'll Stop Making Music After She Gets Married to Travis Kelce
CNN:
Trump confirms Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a pardon  —  President Donald Trump has confirmed that Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested a presidential pardon in connection with his federal criminal case.  —  While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Monday regarding a potential pardon …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Ben Affleck makes rare comment about co-parenting with ex-wife Jennifer Garner  —  Ben Affleck has only good things to say about co-parenting with his ex-wife Jennifer Garner.  —  The actor mentioned his former partner while gushing over their three kids — Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16 …
Discussion: People, Access and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Zach Bryan Slammed by DHS for Criticizing ICE Raids in His New Song  —  ZACH BRYAN DHS GIVES SINGER MUSIC ADVICE ... Stick to ‘Pink Skies’!!! … Zach Bryan is now in the crosshairs of the Department of Homeland Security, sorta ... officials at the federal agency are clapping back at his critique of ICE in his latest song.
Mia O'Hare Senior / Mirror:
Sharon Osbourne is ‘not ok’ after Ozzy's death as son Jack shares devastating update  —  Jack Osbourne has opened up on his family following the death of Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne as he admitted his mum Sharon is ‘not ok’ as she grieves her husband  —  Sharon is not coping …
Discussion: People, The Sun and Daily Star
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Popular 2000s Pop Singer Announces Passing Of a Family Member  —  Popular 2000s pop singer Michelle Branch announced earlier this week the passing of her dear father, David Branch.  —  In her latest post on Instagram, the “Thousand Miles” hitmaker paid tribute to her late father …
Discussion: People
TMZ.com:
Mark Sanchez's Family Breaks Silence After Stabbing, Gives Medical Update  —  MARK SANCHEZ FAMILY BREAKS SILENCE AFTER STABBING … Mark Sanchez's family is breaking its silence for the first time since Saturday morning's violent incident, saying the former star quarterback continues …
Margaux Anbouba / Vogue:
Amal Clooney Chops Off 8 Inches for Fall  —  Considering a fall reset?  It doesn't have to be dramatic—just ask Amal Clooney.  Days after serving up toasted glamour in London with long, waist-skimming locks, she's gone shorter for fall.  —  Of course, shorter is a relative term here.
Discussion: InStyle, Glamour and People
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Stalker came within feet of Prince Harry on UK visit  —  Woman ‘body-blocked’ by staff of Duke of Sussex, who wants full risk assessment of his security arrangements  —  A known stalker came within feet of the Duke of Sussex on two separate occasions during his recent visit to the UK, The Telegraph can reveal.
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Douglas Walker / Daily Mail:
Fish and chip boss ‘had no idea’ the scruffy-looking guy he kept waiting for his supper was pop megastar Justin Bieber  —  Pop superstar Justin Bieber stunned staff at a St Andrews fish and chip shop by singing the menu while popping in for his dinner.  —  The Canadian singer, 31 …
Discussion: Mirror, The Tab and Daily Star
Alexandra Hurtado / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Makeup artist Daniel Martin on Meghan Markle's Paris look: 'I hadn't had a reaction like that since her wedding'  —  The beauty authority, who was behind the Duchess of Sussex's makeup, spoke with HELLO! about his recent trip to Paris  —  In the City of Light …
Discussion: InStyle and Town & Country
Amy Jones / Mirror:
Jilly Cooper funeral details in full - champagne, world-famous orchestra and ‘big party’  —  Dame Jilly Cooper, the beloved author known for novels such as Riders and Rivals, has died at the age of 88 - but she previously revealed details of how she'd like her funeral
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
EastEnders and West End star dies ‘way too young’ as tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ actor  —  West End star Ben Lewis has died at the age of 46, with musicals legend Andrew Lloyd Webber among the first to pay tribute to the Australian star  —  West End and EastEnders actor Ben Lewis has died …
Discussion: Suggest, Deadline, Mirror and E! Online
Charna Flam / People:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Pose on Red Carpet Together During Surprise Reunion at ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ N.Y.C. Premiere  —  Affleck served as an executive producer for the forthcoming musical, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’  — Both the musical's star, Jennifer Lopez …
 
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From Mediagazer:

Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

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

John Koblin / New York Times:
The Netflix-WBD deal should quiet concerns, for now, from CNN employees worried about the prospect of Paramount combining CBS News and CNN in a WBD acquisition
 
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