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5:25 AM ET, November 4, 2025

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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  —  Diane Ladd, a three-time Oscar-nominated actress for her roles in “Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,” “Wild at Heart” and “Rambling Rose,” died Monday morning at her residence in Ojai …
Chris Koseluk / The Hollywood Reporter:
Diane Ladd, Oscar-Nominated Actress in 'Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore,' Dies at 89  —  After her stunning turn as the waitress Flo, she earned two more Academy Award noms for her performances opposite daughter Laura Dern in ‘Wild at Heart’ and ‘Rambling Rose’: “She is flying with her angels now.”
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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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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
Us Weekly:
Chris Martin and Sophie Turner Have Gone on a ‘Few Dates’ After Dakota Johnson and Peregrine Pearson Splits (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Chris Martin and Sophie Turner are moving on — together.  —  On the heels of their respective splits from Dakota Johnson …
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Yasmin Vince / Mirror:
Strictly Come Dancing stars react as Ore Oduba admits porn addiction  —  Former Strictly Come Dancing winner Ore Oduba has admitted to getting professional help for a pornography addiction that started aged 9 and said he was ‘terrified’ to share his story  —  Strictly Come Dancing's famous stars …
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
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 …
Discussion: USA Today, Us Weekly and Just Jared
Becca Longmire / People:
Justin Baldoni's $400 Million Countersuit Against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Officially Ended by Judge  —  The judge previously granted motions to dismiss Baldoni's lawsuits against the couple, their publicist and ‘The New York Times’ back in June  — Justin Baldoni's defamation countersuit …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Justin Baldoni's $400M lawsuit against Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds comes to dramatic ending
TMZ.com:
Whitney Cummings Engaged to Pro Skateboarder Chris Cole  —  WHITNEY CUMMINGS I'M ENGAGED ... But I Don't Know How to Tell People!!! … Comedian Whitney Cummings is engaged ... but she's having a tough time spreading the news.  —  Whitney made the announcement Monday on her “Good For You” …
Discussion: People and Extra
Annie Emans / E! Online:
Step Into Gigi Hadid's Sweet Fall Festivities With Her and Zayn Malik's 5-Year-Old Daughter Khai  —  Gigi Hadid shared new adorable pictures of her daughter Khai, whom she shares with Zayn Malik, giving a glimpse into mother-daughter duo's fun-filled autumnal activities.
Discussion: InStyle and People
Just Jared:
Every Celebrity Look from CFDA Awards 2025 That You Need to See  —  There are so many celebrities on the red carpet tonight for the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards and we have photos of the best looks that you need to see!  —  The annual event took place on Monday night (November 3) at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Discussion: People
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Bunnie Xo Says She and Jelly Roll Are Still Trying to Have a Baby: 'It's in God's Hands'  —  “If it's meant to be, it's meant to be.  And if not, we can always adopt,” she said … Bunnie Xo is opening up about her and husband Jelly Roll's journey as they try to have a baby.
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly and E! Online
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Rita Ora gives major Barbie vibes in head-to-toe pink for the 2025 Music Industry Trusts Awards  —  Rita Ora served up serious Barbie glam in hot pink at the 2025 Music Industry Trusts Awards in London.  —  The 34-year-old singer made a statement on the red carpet on Monday …
Discussion: InStyle
Just Jared:
‘One Piece’ Season 3 Cast: Cole Escola Joins as Series Regular - Find Out Who They're Playing!  —  Cole Escola has a big new role!  —  The 38-year-old Tony Award-winning Oh Mary! star has joined the Season 3 cast of Netflix's One Piece.  —  Cole will be joining in a series regular role!
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap, Variety and TVLine
 
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Janine Rubenstein / People:
Michelle Obama Reveals the 1 Thing She's Doing to Turn Back Time at 61: 'Fortunately, Black Don't Crack' (Exclusive)
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HELLO!:
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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
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Prince Harry Announces Canada Trip, Overlapping with Prince William's Biggest Royal Week in Brazil
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Love Is Blind's Sparkle Megan Says Jordan Was Different Without Cameras, Defends Timeline With Paul (Exclusive)
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Avery Matera / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian wears nothing but body paint on the cover of Re-Edition magazine
Discussion: Perez Hilton and InStyle
Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Nicole Scherzinger Ends Fight With Pussycat Dolls Founder After Being Accused of ‘Extortion’ for Failed Tour (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
William and Kate throw party for builders and staff who helped them leave ‘cursed’ cottage early
 

 
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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