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5:05 PM ET, November 16, 2021

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Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts |  Official Teaser |  HBO Max  —  Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson join filmmaker Chris Columbus and other esteemed cast members across all eight Harry Potter films as they trav...
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
Harry Potter ‘Return to Hogwarts’ Special to Reunite Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint for HBO Max … The original Hogwarts wizarding trio are reuniting to recount their adventures from two decades ago.  —  Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson will join filmmaker Chris Columbus …
Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Forgotten Harry Potter cast now - fatal stabbing, drug arrest and quitting fame  —  Harry Potter catapulted many stars into global fame, whilst also cementing some actors as megastars, but Daily Star has had a look at where some of the cast with smaller parts are now
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Dan Heching / People.com:
Heath Freeman, Bones and NCIS Actor, Dies at 41  —  “His life was filled with deep loyalty, affection, and generosity towards his family and friends, and an extraordinary zest for life,” the actor's manager said in a statement to PEOPLE  —  Heath Freeman, the actor famous for portraying killer Howard Epps on Bones, has died.
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The Sun:
Who did Heath Freeman play in Bones?
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
D.Lo / Perez Hilton:
Olivia Munn Defends Her Relationship With John Mulaney, Blasts Critics Who ‘Blame’ Her For His Divorce!  —  Olivia Munn doesn't owe you any explanation about her relationship with John Mulaney!  —  The X-Men: Apocalypse star, who is pregnant with her first child with the comedian …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Rockmond Dunbar Exits ‘9-1-1’ Over Covid Vaccine Mandate After Pursuing Medical & Religious Exemptions  —  EXCLUSIVE: Original 9-1-1 cast member Rockmond Dunbar is leaving the hit Fox drama series after more than four seasons.  His character, Michael Grant, was abruptly written off in last night's episode …
Iris Goldsztajn / Marie Claire:
George Clooney Says He Knew Amal Would Change His Life Forever When They First Met  —  Aww, these two.  —  It's hard to think of a couple more well suited and more aspirational than George and Amal Clooney—and these two sure like to prove it to us.  —  When they met, George Clooney …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Page Six:
W Magazine trying to pull Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner cover after Astroworld  —  W Magazine is desperately trying to pull its upcoming edition after putting Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner on the cover, Page Six has learned.  —  Editors are in a tizzy over the issue following the Astroworld Festival tragedy …
Discussion: The Sun, Celebs and RADAR
Emily Smith / Page Six:
‘Furious’ Britney Spears refuses to see mom Lynne  —  Britney Spears is refusing to see her mom, Lynne Spears, even after the matriarch flew from Louisiana to Los Angeles to desperately try to extend an olive branch to her daughter, Page Six has exclusively learned.
Just Jared:
Pete Davidson Reveals His Dating Dealbreaker  —  Pete Davidson is opening up about his dating life.  —  The 28-year-old SNL comedian made an appearance on iHeartMedia's River Cafe Table 4.  —  During the appearance, he opened up about eating habits, his stand-up career and his personal life.
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Josh Duggar's Wife Anna Duggar Gives Birth, Welcomes 7th Baby Amid His Child Pornography Arrest … Anna Duggar announced on Tuesday, November 16, that she and Josh Duggar welcomed baby No. 7 amid his child pornography arrest.  —  Josh Duggar Child Pornography Trial: Everything to Know Before Trial
Emma Baty / Cosmopolitan:
Everybody Wants Hailee Steinfeld  —  In an extremely honest Q&A, our December/January cover star—the busiest person in Hollywood—talks  —  Hailee Steinfeld insists her place is “a mess.”  She's 10 days from moving out of her New York City apartment, and she and her mom are “in the scramble,” she says.
Discussion: Just Jared
Jack Hardwick / The Sun:
Jesy Nelson reveals she's caught Covid as she cancels live shows  —  JESY Nelson has been forced to pull out of HITS Radio Live this weekend.  —  The Boyz singer was set to make her live stage debut as a solo artist at the Birmingham based gig but has been struck down with Covid.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Daily Star
Deirdre Simonds / Daily Mail:
Go for gold with a Burberry bag like Irina  —  Accessories can make or break an outfit, which is why it's worth investing in the perfect bag for you.  —  A black leather bag is a classic adopted by the masses, including Irina Shayk.  Once again, the model stepped out accessorizing with the ‘Olympia’ bag by Burberry.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Dlisted, RADAR and Just Jared
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kristen Stewart on Robert Pattinson romance: ‘We were young and stupid’  —  Chalk it up to lack of experience.  —  Kristen Stewart attributes her relationship with ex Robert Pattison to being “young and stupid.”  —  The actress, who recently announced she is engaged to Dylan Meyer …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Ramona Singer calls Kenya Moore a ‘bitch’ during screaming match on ‘UGT’ flight  —  It didn't take long for the “Real Housewives” trip to hit some serious turbulence.  —  Bravolebrities Ramona Singer and Kenya Moore started their Caribbean getaway on the “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Sends Poignant Message After Canceling Outing: ‘None of Us Can Slow the Passage of Time’  —  Her absence marks the first time the Queen has missed the Church of England's national assembly  —  Queen Elizabeth canceled her appearance at the Church of England's national assembly on Tuesday …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Kaia Gerber to Star as Daisy in ‘The Great Gatsby’ Table Read for amfAR Benefit (EXCLUSIVE)
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TMZ.com:
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Abigail Adams / People.com:
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Discussion: BET
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
See Inside Jeannie Mai's Travel-Themed Baby Shower: “We Had the Best Time”
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Dancing With the Stars' Derek Hough Diagnosed With Breakthrough Case of COVID
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Hannah Southwick / Page Six:
Kaia Gerber appears to be removing her shoulder tattoo
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Katie Price says she's in her ‘happy place’ with her horses as they don't judge her after denying Vegas wedding
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Peter Mikelbank / People.com:
Princess Charlene Cancels National Day Appearance, Citing Health Issues
Discussion: HELLO! and Just Jared
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Why It Took Succession's Kieran Culkin 7 Weeks to Name Baby No. 2
Discussion: Just Jared
E! Online:
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Discussion: Just Jared
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's dating history: From Jake Gyllenhaal to Tom Hiddleston
Discussion: E! Online and Bustle
Fiona Nimoni / The Sun:
Rita Ora is ‘totally serious’ about boyfriend Taika Waititi as he meets her parents for the first time
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
Michael Schulman / New Yorker:
Lin-Manuel Miranda Goes in Search of Lost Time
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
 

 
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An investigation finds that OCCRP, which works with major newspapers on scoops like the Panama Papers, is primarily bankrolled by the US and its Western allies

Financial Times:
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