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Tom Ford Sets ‘Cry To Heaven’ As Next Film; Taps All-Star Cast With Nicholas Hoult, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Adele, Owen Cooper & More … Sources tell Deadline Ford has confirmed that he will direct an adaptation of the Anne Rice (Interview With The Vampire) novel Cry To Heaven.
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Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Adele to Make Acting Debut in Tom Ford's ‘Cry to Heaven’  —  Adele is saying “hello” to the big screen.  —  The Grammy-winning artist will make her acting debut in Tom Ford's new film “Cry to Heaven.”  The fashion mogul/ filmmaker will direct, produce and write the adaptation of Anne Rice's 1982 novel.
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Nena Petricca / gofundme.com:
In Loving Memory of Michael Duarte (aka “FoodwithBearHands")  —  It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news that Michael Duarte passed away in a horrible incident on Saturday, November 8th during his travel in Texas.  Michael's death occurred just 3 short days after he and his wife celebrated their 9 year wedding anniversary.
Claire Stern Milch / Elle:
Jennifer Aniston Has No Regrets  —  Jimmy Kimmel, a hypnotist boyfriend, and an Instagram debut that literally broke the internet.  The beloved star gets candid about all of it.  —  Instagram crashed.  Was it a glitch?  A cyberattack?  Turns out, it was neither.
TMZ.com:
Akon Arrested in Georgia  —  AKON I GOT LOCKED UP ... But They Let Me Out!!! … Akon got locked up in Georgia after being arrested on a warrant ... but he's already been let out of jail.  —  The “Locked Up” rapper was busted in DeKalb County last Thursday ... the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office confirms to TMZ.
Discussion: The Sun and Metro.co.uk
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Akon arrested in Georgia, mugshot revealed  —  Akon was arrested in Georgia last Thursday.  —  The “Locked Up” singer was booked in DeKalb County on Nov. 6 — but released after only six hours.  —  The 52-year-old's arrest stemmed from an out-of-county warrant from Roswell …
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Star and Sandra Rose
Julia Llewellyn Smith / The Times:
Sophie Winkleman: 'The royal family's lives are total hell' … Sophie Winkleman may have a ringside seat on the royal family in her capacity as Lady Frederick Windsor — her husband, the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, is second cousin to the King and 54th in the line of succession …
TMZ.com:
Jimmy Kimmel Honors Friend Cleto Escobedo After Band Leader's Death  —  JIMMY KIMMEL TEARFULLY HONORS BANDLEADER CLETO ESCOBEDO  —  HEARTFELT MONOLOGUE  —  Jimmy Kimmel broke down in tears as he honored his late friend and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” band leader Cleto Escobedo III during Tuesday night's show …
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Jimmy Kimmel's best friend and band leader Cleto Escobedo dead at 59
People:
Jimmy Kimmel's Lifelong Friend and Jimmy Kimmel Live! Band Leader Cleto Escobedo Dies at 59: ‘We Are Heartbroken’
Mary Norkol / Chicago Sun Times:
Chicago rapper Adamn Killa tells cops to ‘arrest me, daddy.’ Getting arrested won't stop him.  —  Adam Kelly, who goes by the stage name Adamn Killa, was handcuffed and briefly held in a squad car after interrupting a traffic stop for one of his social media videos.
Jeff Nelson / People:
Dolly Parton on Her Legacy, Turning 80 and Her Future: 'I Ain't Got Time to Get Old!'  (Exclusive)  —  The Queen of Country looks back on her performing career in her new book ‘Star of the Show: My Life on Stage’  — Dolly Parton is looking back on her seven-decade career in her new book Star of the Show: My Life on Stage (out now)
Us Weekly:
Where Selling the OC's Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall Stand After Their Emotional Reunion (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Add as a preferred source on Google  —  Selling the OC's Tyler Stanaland and Alex Hall …
Angela Andaloro / People:
James Van Der Beek Auctions Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues Memorabilia (Exclusive)  —  The actor's fans have shown an outpouring of support since he was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year  — Several pieces of memorabilia from James Van Der Beek's storied career are hitting the auction block
New York Times:
Kim Kardashian's Skims Is Worth an Extra Billion Dollars  —  The apparel giant is now valued at $5 billion after a new fund-raising round, as it continues to grow its business. … Skims has a big new fund-raising round  —  Kim Kardashian's apparel giant, Skims, has gotten significantly more valuable.
People:
Dominic Sessa Makes Rare Comment About Playing Young Anthony Bourdain in Upcoming Tony Biopic (Exclusive)  —  The A24 biopic about Anthony Bourdain, ‘Tony,’ was announced in August 2024, with ‘The Holdovers’ actor revealed as playing the late chef  — Dominic Sessa talked about playing Anthony Bourdain in “origin story” biopic Tony
Discussion: Just Jared
Entertainment Tonight:
George Clooney Would Join Noah Wyle on ‘The Pitt’ ‘In a Heartbeat’ (Exclusive)  —  ET  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Why Sam Elliott Sported a Lady Gaga T-Shirt to the ‘Landman’ Premiere (Exclusive)  —  Jimmy Kimmel in Tears During 20-Minute Tribute to ‘Best Friend’ and Band Leader, Cleto Escobedo III
Discussion: People and New York Daily News
Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Prince William Makes Surprise Cameo on DWTS to Support ‘Twinkle Toes’ Robert Irwin!  —  “Get him in as much glitter as you can!”  William told Irwin's partner, Witney Carson … Prince William is (virtually) in the ballroom!  —  The royal, 43, made a surprise appearance on Dancing …
Discussion: Suggest, Global News and InStyle
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Amy Schumer deletes all pre-weight loss photos from social media as she shows off trim figure in new snaps  —  Out with the old, in with the new.  —  Amy Schumer deleted all of her pre-weight loss photos from her Instagram while sharing new snaps of her slimmed-down figure.
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Stephanie Petit / People:
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner Delete Photos with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from 70th Birthday Party
 
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