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2:20 PM ET, November 11, 2024

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GQ:
Dwayne Johnson Became the World's Biggest Movie Star.  Now He's Trying To Disappear.  —  It's hard for Dwayne Johnson to hide.  Wherever he goes, there he is—as conspicuous out in the world as he is on the silver screen.  But after two decades of playing a version of himself in huge movies …
The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Wicked’ Dolls: Mattel Apologizes for Mistakenly Linking to Adult Porn Site on Packaging  —  “We deeply regret this unfortunate error and are taking immediate action to remedy this.  Parents are advised that the misprinted, incorrect website is not appropriate for children,” the company said in a statement.
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Jackie Strause / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Yellowstone’ Premiere Quickly Reveals Fate of Kevin Costner's Character: “We Let the Cat Out of the Bag”  —  Director Christina Voros dives into the highly anticipated return of the hit Paramount Network series to reveal how they kept John Dutton's fate a secret (there were code words) …
Associated Press:
Quincy Jones laid to rest at private family funeral in Los Angeles  —  Music giant Quincy Jones was laid to rest in a private ceremony in Los Angeles, a week after his death at age 91.  A larger, more public memorial is also being planned.  —  The family of the 28-time Grammy winning producer …
Will Reid / E! Online:
Fate of Netflix Series America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Revealed  —  Fans of America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders will have much to celebrate as the Netflix docuseries is officially set to return for season two in 2025.  —  Now here's some news worth cheering for.
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Exclusive: How Taylor Swift's incredible donation ‘saved’ a family from a ‘black hole’ of despair  —  The All Too Well singer is known for being generous...  When 25-year-old Sadie Bartell's world turned upside down, never in her wildest dreams did she think help would come from a global pop star.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Sam Ramsden / Bustle:
Rita Ora Pays Emotional Tribute To Liam Payne At The MTV EMAs  —  Rita Ora tearfully honored Liam Payne at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards.  While hosting the annual ceremony in Manchester, England on Nov. 10, Ora said she wanted to “take a moment to remember” the late singer, who died at the age of 31 on Oct. 16.
Matt Jackson / The Mirror:
Cher claims ‘drunk’ music legend stripped in front of her inside Playboy Mansion  —  Legendary pop singer Cher claims The Beatles singer stripped naked in front of her while he was drunk during a night at Hugh Hefner's notorious Los Angeles mansion.  —  Pop icon Cher has revealed she once took …
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Dexys Midnight Runners founding member Andy Leek dies aged 66 after tragic Parkinson's battle  —  Andy Leek, a founding member of the iconic 80s band Dexys Midnight Runners, has sadly died following a battle with Parkinson's disease, his grieving partner has announced
Discussion: RADAR and The Mirror
People:
Miranda Kerr Reveals 8-Month-Old Son Was Named After Her Late Grandfather: ‘Light of Our Home’ (Exclusive)  —  The model discussed motherhood in an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at the 2024 Baby2Baby Gala on Saturday, Nov. 9  —  Miranda Kerr is sharing the sweet family link behind the name of her youngest son.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and SheKnows
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Politely Corrects Security's Etiquette at Travis Kelce's Chiefs Game  —  While Taylor Swift supported Travis Kelce at the Nov. 10 Kansas City Chiefs game with parents Scott Swift and Andrea Swift, she politely corrected a security guard's remarks to photographers.
Rachel McRady / E! Online:
Jordan Chiles Reveals She Still Has Bronze Medal in Emotional Update After 2024 Olympics Controversy  —  Gymnast Jordan Chiles spoke out publicly for the first time since the scandal involving her bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics, sharing her side to the story.  —  Jordan Chiles is speaking her truth.
Rory Gannon / Daily Star:
GMB legend's daughter once ended up in hospital with bad ‘cheese poisoning’  —  The host had admitted that his daughter overindulged cheese so much that she had to be taken to hospital over the medical emergency as his co-stars looked on in horror  —  One of Good Morning Britain's legendary hosts admitted …
Discussion: Birmingham Live and The Mirror
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Are Ciara Ready and Russell Wilson Ready For Another Baby?  She Says...  Ciara and Russell Wilson have their hands full with four kids in the house.  But the “1, 2, Step” singer recently revealed whether baby No. 5 in in her future.  —  Ciara may be ready to 1, 2 step into life as a mom of five.
Discussion: Marie Claire, People and FemaleFirst
 
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Beatriz Colon / HELLO!:
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Costas Pitas / Reuters:
Donald Trump picks former news anchor and hardline Republican Kari Lake to be the director of US government-funded media outlet Voice of America

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
The NYT Tech Guild and its 600+ members reach a tentative deal with management on a contract enhancing job security, setting flexible hybrid schedules, and more

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: CNBC plans to launch streaming outlet CNBC+ in Q1 2025, to make a “global feed” available that lets users follow programming from Asia and Europe

 
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