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1:10 PM ET, November 4, 2025

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Julie Jordan / People:
Jonathan Bailey Is the Sexiest Man Alive 2025!  (We Know, We Nailed It.)  —  Dashing in all that he does, the English actor is stealing scenes — and hearts — and solidifying his standing as one of Hollywood's most magnetic stars  —  Jonathan Bailey knows how to bring the heat.  Literally.
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
‘Wicked’ hunk Jonathan Bailey is People magazine's ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
GQ:
Sydney Sweeney on Life at the Center of the Conversation  —  Sweeney has long been identified as one of her generation's most talented actors (as well as a producer to watch).  This year, she became a national obsession.  —  Sydney Sweeney's powers as an actor are indisputable.
Laura Dern / The Hollywood Reporter:
Laura Dern Shares in a Statement the News of Her Mother Diane Ladd's Passing  —  “She was the greatest daughter, mother, grandmother, actress, artist and empathetic spirit that only dreams could have seemingly created.” … The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation.
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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Diane Ladd, Actress in ‘Wild at Heart’ and 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore' and Laura Dern's Mother, Dies at 89
Chris Koseluk / The Hollywood Reporter:
Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress in 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,' Dies at 89
Bailey Richards / People:
Tom Brady Reveals His Dog Junie Was Cloned from Beloved Pet Lua, Who Died in 2023  —  Colossal Biosciences, which Brady is an investor in, cloned the pit bull mix using a blood sample collected prior to her death  — Tom Brady's dog Junie is a clone of his dog Lua, who died in 2023, he announced Nov. 4
Discussion: E! Online
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Tom Brady admits dog Junie is a clone of ‘beloved’ late pet Lua: Our ‘second chance’  —  Tom Brady's “beloved” dog Lua died in 2023 — and the canine's blood was used to make a clone.  —  On Tuesday, the retired NFL player revealed his new dog Junie's origins in a joint statement with Colossal Biosciences …
Yasmin Vince / Mirror:
Big Brother star and friend of Prince William's Ben Duncan dies after ‘100ft fall from roof’  —  Ben Duncan, star of Big Brother and a friend of Prince William, has died after falling from the roof of a West End hotel  —  A friend of Prince William and star of Big Brother has tragically died …
The Guardian:
Arise, Sir David: Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle ceremony  — Former England captain, 50, ‘emotional’ over award  — ‘The king definitely inspired this look,’ says Beckham  —  King Charles inspired the suit David Beckham wore to receive his knighthood …
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Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
Suits you Sir!  Victoria's special gift for David on day he becomes a knight revealed by KATIE HIND  —  It's a dream that Sir David Beckham never thought would come true.  —  After years of disappointment, the former England football captain will today travel to Windsor Castle to be knighted.
Seth Abramovitch / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kristin Chenoweth Is Ready for Her Broadway Return.  Is Broadway Ready for Her?  —  The diminutive diva opens up as she takes on the most challenging role of her career in ‘The Queen of Versailles.’  —  This is not the Kristin Chenoweth we think we know — all Glinda bubbles and giggles and good times.
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Kristin Chenoweth admits backlash over her Charlie Kirk comments ‘nearly broke’ her
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
Thessaly La Force / Bustle:
Hailee Steinfeld Locks In  —  She's back on the awards-season trail for Sinners and glowing with newlywed bliss: “I am stepping into the version that I've always dreamed of being.”  —  If Hailee Steinfeld were a water animal, she would be a dolphin.  On a recent afternoon in Tribeca …
Discussion: Us Weekly, People and Just Jared
Robert Jobson / Daily Mail:
How Charles reacted when ‘difficult’ William asked if he could do fewer engagements: Biographer ROBERT JOBSON reveals the ‘tension’, secrets of Kate's family life - and how couple are making Prince George ‘strong’  — READ PART 1: What Harry and Meghan did that made the late Queen so furious she hurled her newspaper to the floor
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Inside Kendall Jenner's extravagant beach bash celebrating 30th birthday  —  Blow out the Kandles!  —  Kendall Jenner celebrated her 30th birthday with an extravagant beach bash featuring plenty of tequila and a massive firework display.  —  The 818 Tequila founder was joined by her mom …
Discussion: E! Online, TMZ.com, InStyle, Vogue, People and Mirror
James Barker / Big Issue:
Daniel Day-Lewis on row with Brian Cox over method acting: 'I don't know where the f**k that came from'  —  Day-Lewis has shared frustration about how his acting processes had been ‘misrepresented’ by commentators in a new interview with this week's Big Issue
TMZ.com:
‘A Thousand Years’ Singer Christina Perri Files For Divorce  —  CHRISTINA PERRI FILES FOR DIVORCE … Christina Perri apparently won't love her husband for a thousand years ... because she just filed for divorce.  —  The “A Thousand Years” singer beelined it to court and filed to divorce …
Francesca Tuckey / Daily Star:
Alex Jones takes on a series of cooking challenges - with surprising results  —  Presenter Alex Jones took on a series of cooking challenges to prove that even the most accident-prone cooks has create delicious dishes.  —  Watch the moment presenter Alex Jones turns kitchen chaos into cooking with confidence in this funny video.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Jon Blistein / Rolling Stone:
Grateful Dead Singer Donna Jean Godchaux Dead at 78  —  The vocalist spent the Seventies with the legendary group, and also sang backup on hits by Elvis Presley and Percy Sledge … She was 78.  —  Godchaux died Sunday, Nov. 2, at a hospice facility in Nashville after a “lengthy struggle with cancer …
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Just Jared:
Every Celebrity Look from CFDA Awards 2025 That You Need to See
Discussion: Page Six and People
Annie Emans / E! Online:
Step Into Gigi Hadid's Sweet Fall Festivities With Her and Zayn Malik's 5-Year-Old Daughter Khai
Discussion: People and InStyle
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Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Rita Ora gives major Barbie vibes in head-to-toe pink for the 2025 Music Industry Trusts Awards
Discussion: HELLO!, WWD, Egotastic and InStyle
Janine Rubenstein / People:
Michelle Obama Reveals the 1 Thing She's Doing to Turn Back Time at 61: 'Fortunately, Black Don't Crack' (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:
How Kim Kardashian is Honoring “Lifer” Friend Lindsay May One Year After Her Death
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Vanderpump Rules' Sexy New SUR-vers Revealed in Explosive Season 12 Trailer
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Netflix agrees to acquire WBD's studios and streaming business in an $82.7B cash-and-stock deal, including debt, to close after WBD splits in two in Q3 2026

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

Alexandra Steigrad / New York Post:
Sources: Forbes has cut ties with dozens of contributing writers; one exec said Forbes needs to ensure the contributor model is “financially sound”
 
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