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3:15 PM ET, September 17, 2023

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The Sunday Times:
Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuse  —  Four women, including one who was just 16, make allegations after an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches  —  The comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults …
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Daily Star:
Production company launches urgent investigation into Russell Brand allegations  —  Production company Banijay has announced it is launching an internal investigation into the allegations surrounding comedian Russell Brand, who has been accused of sexual assault and rape
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Russell Brand Denies ‘Very Serious Criminal Allegations’ Being Made Against Him In Upcoming Exposé
Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
Singer Irish Grinstead of the Girl Group 702 Dies at 43  —  A cause of death was not given for Grinstead, who along with her fellow group members scored hits in the '90s with “Steelo” and “Where My Girls At,” among others.  —  Irish Grinstead, a member of the girl group 702, known for hit songs like …
Michael Fairman TV:
Billy Miller, Three-time Daytime Emmy Winner, and GH, Y&R and AMC Alum, Dead at 43  —  In heartbreaking news to report, Michael Fairman TV has learned that three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Billy Miller (ex-GH, Y&R and AMC) has passed away at the age of 43.  A source with knowledge of the situation …
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TMZ.com:
Soap Opera Star Billy Miller Dead at 43, Team Cites Depression  —  Billy Miller — a longtime soap opera star, who starred on some of the most famous shows in the genre — has died, and it sounds like he was battling some demons ... TMZ has learned.  —  A rep for the actor tells us Miller passed away Friday in Austin, TX.
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Jann Wenner Apologizes for Controversial Comments After Being Removed From Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Board  —  A day after the publication of a New York Times interview in which Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner said that Black and female musicians “didn't articulate at the level” …
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Caroline Frost / Deadline:
Prince Harry Closes Invictus Games, With Veiled Dig At Royal Family Over Uniform - Or Lack Thereof  — UK Police Urge Women To Come Forward, Following Allegations Of Russell Brand's Abusive Behaviour  — Channel 4 Doc Airs Russell Brand Rape, Sexual Abuse Allegations; Comedian Appears On London Stage
People:
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Renew Their Vows to Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary: Source  —  “It was very romantic,” a source tells PEOPLE of the couple's vow renewal celebrations  —  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have renewed their vows in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary!
Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘The Talk’ Pausing Season Premiere Amid Strike Backlash  — Drew Barrymore Postpones Talk Show Return Until Strike Is Over Amid Backlash: “I Have Listened To Everyone”  — WGA Insists Drew Barrymore “Should Not Be On The Air” During Strike; CBS Says It “Will Be In Full Compliance With All Strike Rules” …
TMZ.com:
Hugh Jackman Addresses Split with Wife on Camera, Calls It Difficult Time  —  HUGH JACKMAN ADDRESSES SPLIT W/ WIFE ON CAMERA ... Calls It Difficult Time  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 674 … Hugh Jackman isn't quite ready to talk about his split from his wife beyond what he's already said in a statement …
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Adele sparks marriage speculation with Rich Paul after calling him her ‘husband’  —  Did Adele secretly tie the knot?  —  The “Easy On Me” singer called her boyfriend of two years, Rich Paul, her “husband” while on stage in Las Vegas Saturday night.  —  “You can't marry me.
People:
Boy Meets World's Danielle Fishel Preaches the Importance of ‘Commitment’ After Apparent Ben Savage Fall Out  —  At 90s Con, the ‘Boy Meets World’ actress explained how the 30-year friendships led to a “true knowing of each other” because of “commitment” to their cast-wide bond
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: New York Post and The Messenger
Stephanie Petit / People:
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Julian Lennon Says He and Brother Sean Have a ‘Plan’ to Work Together in the Future: ‘I Love Him Immensely’
Discussion: The Messenger
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
The Scott Trust approves the sale of The Observer to Tortoise, despite two days of strikes by Guardian and Observer staffers against the deal

Jacob Gershman / Wall Street Journal:
TikTok still faces a US ban if not sold by January 19, after a federal appeals court ruled that Congress has the power to take action to protect US interests

Gene Maddaus / Variety:
CBS files to dismiss or at least transfer Trump's $10B lawsuit over 60 Minutes' editing of its Kamala Harris interview to the SDNY, citing 1A protections

 
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