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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Kanye West's Trump Rant Was ‘Embarrassing’ for Kim Kardashian, But She ‘Supports Him’: Source  —  Kim Kardashian West stands by her man — no matter what.  —  Kanye West's surprise pro-Trump rant during this weekend's Saturday Night Live premiere has been met by outspoken criticism from fans and celebrities alike.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and The Blemish
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Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Kenan Thompson Jokes That Kanye West Held ‘Saturday Night Live’ Castmates ‘Hostage’ During Political Rant … Spilling the inside scoop.  Kenan Thompson revealed what went down during Kanye West's politically charged rant on Saturday Night Live when he dropped by Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday, October 1.
Discussion: TV Tattle
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
How Kim Kardashian Feels About Kanye West's Controversial Political Comments  —  As celebrities continue to criticize Kanye West's politics, the rapper can rest assured that he will always have one major supporter in his corner, Kim Kardashian.  —  Over the weekend, the 41-year-old star appeared …
TMZ.com:
Kanye West — Clarifies ‘Abolish’ 13th Amendment Remark
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Kim Kardashian ‘Just Stood in the Back and Watched’ Husband Kanye West's Donald Trump SNL Rant
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Justin Bieber Married Hailey Baldwin Without a Prenup  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin got married — TMZ has learned — and for some reason, they chose to lie about it.  —  Justin and Hailey actually tied the knot last month in NYC — the same day they got their marriage license at the courthouse.
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan Is a ‘Nightmare’ Who 'Hasn't Changed,' Says Source  —  Lindsay Lohan apparently hasn't changed her ways.  —  Following a disturbing video Lohan, 32, posted on Instagram Live over the weekend in which she appeared to get hit in the face by a stranger, a source close the actress tells PEOPLE …
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TMZ.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Friends Alarmed at Her Mental Health and Want Her Back in the U.S.  —  Lindsay Lohan's friends are so alarmed about her mental state after accusing a homeless family of trafficking children and then getting punched in the face in Moscow ... they're practically begging her to return to the States.
Discussion: Dlisted and Perez Hilton
Maureen Ryan / Hollywood Reporter:
Veteran CBS Producer Brad Kern Fired Amid Abuse Claims (Exclusive)  —  A third investigation into the former ‘NCIS: New Orleans’ showrunner has resulted in his dismissal from the CBS procedural and his overall deal being terminated.  —  Brad Kern, the former showrunner of NCIS: New Orleans …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and TV Tattle
James Boyd / YouTube:
Madison De La Garza & James Boyd |  Millennial Hollywood with Dakota T. Jones … Dakota T. Jones is joined by Madison De La Garza & James Boyd.  Madison is best known for her role as Eva  —  Longoria's daughter Juanita Solis in “Desperate Housewives”.  She also played the role of Kelsey in “Bad Teacher”.
Discussion: Page Six and Star
ABC News:
After being job-shamed for bagging groceries, former ‘Cosby Show’ star returns to TV  —  After being shamed online for working at Trader Joe's, former “Cosby Show” star Geoffrey Owens opens up about returning to work in TV, describing having a character written for him as “incredible.”
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Justin Theroux Steps Out with Spider-Man Actress Laura Harrier in Paris  —  Justin Theroux is making the most of his time in the City of Love.  —  On Monday, the actor was seen soaking up the sights in Paris with Spider-Man: Homecoming actress Laura Harrier.  —  The pair strolled through the French streets on Monday.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy, E! Online and Page Six
Patrick Frater / Variety:
Netflix Sets Indonesian Action Film ‘The Night Comes For Us’ For October  —  Global streaming service, Netflix will give a release to Indonesian action film “The Night Comes for Us,” later this month.  The film stars Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim, who both starred in previous Indonesian breakout action film “The Raid.”
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jen Juneau / People.com:
David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch Expecting First Child  —  No Grimm news here — only baby joy!  —  The NBC supernatural drama's alums David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch are expecting their first child in February, a rep for Giuntoli confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.  —  “They are over the moon,” says the rep.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Cardi B Turns Herself in to Police, Arrested and Charged for Alleged Attack on Bartenders  —  Cardi B surrendered to police on Monday morning and was subsequently arrested, PEOPLE confirms.  The rapper, who was booked in connection with a fight earlier this year at a strip club in Queens …
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New York Times:
Cardi B Is Charged With Misdemeanor Assault in Strip Club Fight
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
 
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Arasu Kannagi Basil / Reuters:
OpenAI and Reddit partner to bring Reddit content to ChatGPT and more via Reddit's Data API, bring new AI tools to Reddit, and make OpenAI a Reddit ad partner

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Memo: Gannett is adding AI-generated summaries to the top of some stories, with a disclaimer at the bottom; some USA Today stories already show the summaries

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