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1:50 PM ET, October 2, 2018

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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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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
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
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
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Timothee Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp Spotted Making Out in NYC Amid Dating Rumors … New couple alert?  Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp looked like “a new young couple in love” while packing on the PDA in New York City on Monday, October 1, an eyewitness tells Us Weekly exclusively.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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!
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Emma Stone will be in Paul McCartney's new music video … Emma Stone's next starring role will be in an upcoming music video for Paul McCartney.  —  The news was accidentally leaked during a Q&A with Stone moderated by Dr. Harold S. Koplewicz for the Child Mind Institute on Monday.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and YouTube
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 …
Discussion: Page Six and Go Fug Yourself
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New York Times:
Cardi B Is Charged With Misdemeanor Assault in Strip Club Fight
Discussion: TMZ.com
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.
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Louis C.K. performs another surprise set to unhappy audience … Controversial comic Louis C.K. performed another surprise set at New York's Comedy Cellar late Sunday night — and patrons were not happy about it.  —  “He went on around midnight,” said a comedy source.  “A few women walked out.
YouTube:
RHOA: Your First Look At The Real Housewives Of Atlanta Season 11 |  Bravo … Get ready for new 'Wives, new relationships, and new drama.  —  Watch RHOA premiering November 4 at 8/7c on Bravo!  #RHOA  —  ABOUT RHOA:  —  “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” season ten premieres …
Discussion: Star
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People.com:
Pregnant Real Housewives of Atlanta Star Porsha Williams Is Engaged to Boyfriend Dennis McKinley
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Page Six
 
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TMZ.com:
Birdman Made Jailhouse Call to Lil Wayne Bus Shooter, ‘Come Get Your Money’
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Megh Wright / Vulture:
Matt Damon's Kavanaugh SNL Appearance Came Together at the Last Minute
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Bristol Palin Opens Up About Dating After Divorce: 'It's Kind of Daunting'
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Just Revealed Her and Husband Brad Falchuk's Wedding Bands After Tying the Knot
Discussion: Dlisted
Ariston Anderson / Hollywood Reporter:
Asia Argento Asks for ‘X Factor’ Job Back in Italian TV Interview
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and TV Tattle
Cosmopolitan:
Ciara Covers Our November Issue and Talks Trolls, Her Unshakable Ambition, and How Destiny's Child Inspired Her
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

Mia Sato / The Verge:
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

Steven Waldman / @stevenwaldman:
The California Senate Appropriations Committee approves a bill imposing fees on Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon to pay for local news through employment tax credits

 
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