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Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
James Earl Jones Dies: Revered ‘Field Of Dreams’ Star, Darth Vader Voice & Broadway Regular Was 93  —  James Earl Jones, the revered actor who voiced Star Wars villain Darth Vader, starred in Field of Dreams and many other films and Broadway shows and is an EGOT winner, died this morning at his home in Dutchess County, NY.
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Variety:
James Earl Jones, Distinguished Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93  —  James Earl Jones, the prolific film, TV and theater actor whose resonant, unmistakable baritone was most widely known as the voice of “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader, died Monday morning at his home in Dutchess County, N.Y., his rep confirmed to Variety.
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lion King’ Actor James Earl Jones Dead at 93
Wycliffe Muia / BBC:
Ex-partner who killed Ugandan athlete dies from burns  —  The former boyfriend of Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who killed her by setting her on fire, has himself died from burns sustained in the attack, a Kenyan hospital official has said.  —  Dickson Ndiema ambushed …
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Bernard Rotich / Nation:
Ugandan marathoner Rebecca Cheptegei's ex-boyfriend and alleged killer Dickson Ndiema dies  —  Thank you for reading Nation.Africa  —  Dickson Ndiema, the man accused of setting Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, leading to her death, is dead.  —  Sources at an Eldoret hospital …
Discussion: New York Post, The Mirror and The Sun
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Spider-Man 4’ Finds Its Director in Destin Daniel Cretton (Exclusive)  —  Tom Holland will be back under the mask for the Marvel-Sony collaboration.  —  Destin Daniel Cretton is doing whatever a spider can. … The move brings an end to speculation of who would spin the web for one of the biggest franchises in Hollywood.
TMZ.com:
Tyrese Held in Contempt for Unpaid Child Support, Appeals Judge's $73K Ruling  —  TYRESE GIBSON ARRESTED FOR UNPAID CHILD SUPPORT … Tyrese Gibson is in custody for failing to pay the amount of child support ordered by the court ... TMZ has learned.  —  The singer/actor …
Yohana Desta / Vanity Fair:
Selena Gomez on Her Best Role Yet and Romance With Benny Blanco: “I've Never Been Loved This Way”  —  Candid talk about her evolving plans for motherhood and more from the star of Emilia Pérez and Only Murders in the Building.  —  Her speaking voice is a famously soothing low hum.
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People:
Rich Homie Quan's Family Pays Tribute to ‘Beloved’ Late Rapper: His ‘Triumphant Spirit Lives On’ (Exclusive)  —  The “Type of Way” rapper died in Atlanta on Sept. 5 at age 33  —  Rich Homie Quan's family is speaking out for the first time in the wake of the rapper's tragic death.
TMZ.com:
Mathew Knowles Says Race Is Factor In Beyoncé Getting No CMA Nominations  —  MATHEW KNOWLES ON BEYONCÉ CMA SNUB IS ‘WHITE AND BLACK THING’ ... There's a Dark History Here … Beyoncé getting no love from the Country Music Association does not come as a huge shock …
Joey Nolfi / Entertainment Weekly:
Disneyland runner dies after collapsing at half-marathon race's finish line  —  Caleb Graves died after running in the 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon race at the Anaheim, Calif., resort.  —  A runner and social media vlogger has died after crossing the finish line at Disney's 2024 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon race.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The Mirror and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Harvey Weinstein Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Heart Surgery  —  HARVEY WEINSTEIN RUSHED TO HOSPITAL, UNDERGOING HEART SURGERY  —  Harvey Weinstein is undergoing emergency surgery mere days before he is due in court in NYC ... TMZ has learned.  —  The controversial film producer …
Charlotte McIntyre / The Mirror:
Gemma Arterton's brave response to top Hollywood director's shock sex scene demand  —  Gemma Arterton has revealed she was forced to hit back at a top Hollywood director after he tried to demand she film a sex scene that wasn't in the script  —  Gemma Arterton battled a Hollywood director …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, People, Deadline and The Sun
Faye James / HELLO!:
Kim Kardashian, Lauren Sanchez lead the best dressed at star-studded gala dinner  —  The Caring for Women dinner, hosted by the Kering Foundation, brought together the crème de la crème of Hollywood  —  The Caring for Women dinner, hosted by the Kering Foundation …
Discussion: Page Six
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Cate Blanchett harks back to her viral spoons look as she rocks the same kitchen utensil on blazer at TIFF premiere of Disclaimer  —  Cate Blanchett showed off her whimsical side in a black suit at the Toronto International Film Festival screening of Disclaimer.
Discussion: Just Jared and People
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
HBO's ‘Harry Potter’ Series Opens Casting Call for Harry, Ron and Hermione: ‘We Are Committed to Inclusive, Diverse Casting’  —  The search for the next Harry, Ron and Hermione has begun.  —  HBO has opened a casting call for the three stars of its upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series.
Valeria Garcia / Daily Mail:
Michelle Monaghan enjoys rare outing with her mini-me daughter Willow during NYFW  —  Michelle Monaghan made heads turn while out with her daughter Willow, 16, during New York Fashion week on Monday.  —  The Mission Impossible star, 48 — who is slated to appear in the third season of The White Lotus …
Discussion: Elle and Just Jared
Ellie Harrison / The Independent:
Adam Goldberg on Friends and playing Eddie: 'I was a snob - I told my agent, no way I'd take the part'  —  Chandler's ‘rebound roommate’ Eddie appeared in just three episodes of ‘Friends’ in 1996, but he has gone on to become one of the sitcom's most memorable characters.
Chloe Joe / Bustle:
Shailene Woodley On ‘Three Women,’ Cancel Culture & Healing Heartbreak  —  Shailene Woodley doesn't really do small talk.  She is unfailingly polite — to me, to the waitstaff of the restaurant we're at, to everyone — but pretenses just aren't her thing.  “I'm very uninterested in the performance of people at this moment in life.
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Shailene Woodley Discusses Healing From ‘Broken Heart’ After Aaron Rodgers Split: ‘Do Not Love Lightly’
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Emily Shapiro / ABC News:
Johnny Gaudreau's widow announces pregnancy with their 3rd child at memorial service
Charna Flam / People:
Madonna's Son David Banda Makes New York Fashion Week Debut During Off-White's Spring 2025 Show
Discussion: Page Six
People:
Angelina Jolie's Sons Were ‘Professional’ and ‘Got the Respect’ of Without Blood Crew, Says Salma Hayek Pinault (Exclusive)
Just Jared:
Donald Glover Postpones Childish Gambino Tour Remaining Dates - Reason Why Revealed
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Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
X Factor star Ben Thapa dies aged 42 as emotional tributes pour in for G4 singer
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Jackie Strause / The Hollywood Reporter:
Floriana Lima Joins 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21 Cast (Exclusive)
Discussion: Deadline, TVLine and Just Jared
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen's Wife and E Street Bandmate, Reveals Blood Cancer Diagnosis
Daily Mail:
Jamie Borthwick reveals why he WON'T be going on a sex ban during Strictly after sparking romance rumours with his EastEnders co-star Jazzy Phoenix
Discussion: The Mirror, The Sun and Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free, ad-supported streaming service launched in 2019 under the IMDb brand, and plans to move the content to Prime Video

Jack Forrest / CNN:
President-elect Donald Trump announces he has chosen Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his secretary of defense

Bloomberg:
DirecTV plans to terminate its planned acquisition of Dish by midnight on November 22, 2024, if bondholders don't agree to a debt exchange

 
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