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India Block / The Standard:
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl review: Penis metaphors and poor little rich girl tales start to chafe  —  Is this really the same artist that gave us Folklore and Evermore?  —  Review at a glance  —  Taylor Swift's midnight drop schedule and attempts to prevent leaks means us British reviewers …
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Jon Caramanica / New York Times:
On ‘Showgirl,’ Taylor Swift Has a Lust for Love (and Her Foes)  —  On her 12th original album, the pop superstar sounds hungry to embrace her future — but not until she attends to some unfinished business. … For a sense of what's been animating Taylor Swift lately, fast forward to a pair of sprightly …
Alexis Petridis / The Guardian:
Taylor Swift: The Life of a Showgirl review - dull razzle-dazzle from a star who seems frazzled  —  (Republic)  —  Far from the Max Martin-assisted pop juggernaut fans expected, this soft-rock paean to domestic bliss is slight on tunes and still seethes with grievance.
Us Weekly:
What Is Taylor Swift's Song ‘Ruin the Friendship’ From Her ‘Life of a Showgirl’ Album About?  —  Taylor Swift fans are still debating the meaning behind her new song “Ruin the Friendship” from her 12th album, The Life of a Showgirl.  —  “Ruin the Friendship” is track 6 on the record, which was released Friday, October 3.
Kayla Aldecoa / Star Magazine:
Fans Convinced Taylor Swift's ‘Actually Romantic’ Is a Diss to Charli XCX After Alleged Lyrics Leak
Phil Boucher / People:
Taylor Swift Says Travis Kelce ‘Crushed It’ with His Marriage Proposal: ‘He Went All Out — 10 Out of 10’  —  Swift revealed more about Kelce's proposal speaking to U.K. chat show host Graham Norton on Friday, October 3  — Taylor Swift told U.K. chat show host Graham Norton that Travis Kelce ‘crushed’ his wedding proposal
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Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Taylor Swift Showed Travis Kelce Her Engagement Ring Designer's Jewelry 18 Months Before He Proposed: ‘He Was Paying Attention’  —  “I didn't know what I would want, but he did somehow, and that's kind of a flex,” Swift said, during an appearance on the U.K. radio show ‘Heart Breakfast’
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Taylor Swift reveals Travis Kelce's favorite song from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Taylor Swift's new song ‘Wood’ — about Travis Kelce — is her raunchiest track yet
Ian Youngs / BBC:
Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96  —  Actress Dame Patricia Routledge, known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in classic TV sitcom Keeping Up Appearances, has died at the age of 96.  —  She also starred in Alan Bennett's TV monologues and played BBC One's amateur sleuth Hetty Wainthropp …
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Erin Hill / People:
Prince William Gets Raw and Personal in Rare Interview: 19 Bombshells on Kate, Their Kids and His Future as King
People:
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Separate After Nearly 28 Years of Marriage (Exclusive)  —  “They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage.  There are no legal proceedings at this time,” the actress' rep tells PEOPLE … Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are going their separate ways.
TMZ.com:
Keith Urban Ditches Wedding Ring in First Sighting Since Divorce Bombshell  —  KEITH URBAN I'M RINGLESS AND READY TO ROCK!!! … Keith Urban just surfaced for the first time since that Nicole Kidman divorce bombshell dropped — and yep, the ring's already MIA!
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Daily Mail:
Father of Keith Urban's rumored new lover makes wedding anniversary admission amid Nicole Kidman divorce: 'We've met'
TMZ.com:
'The Bachelor's' Melissa Rycroft Arrested for Driving While Intoxicated  —  'THE BACHELOR'S MELISSA RYCROFT ARRESTED FOR DWI … Melissa Rycroft was arrested for driving while intoxicated this month ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... the former ‘Bachelor’ star …
People:
Keith Urban Performs First Concert After Divorce News, Keeps Nicole Kidman Family Photo in Show  —  Urban made his return to the stage at the latest stop on his High and Alive World Tour Thursday night in Hershey, Penn. … Keith Urban returned to the stage Thursday night …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Page Six, E! Online, The Sun and HELLO!
Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
Teddi Mellencamp Gives Major Life Update: ‘I Was in Such Shock’  —  The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ alum is still undergoing immunotherapy for the stage 4 cancer, which had metastasized to her brain and lungs  — Teddi Mellencamp shared a major life update on her podcast Two T's in a Pod
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and Full Feed
Just Jared:
Anne Hathaway & Adam Driver to Star in Military Drama ‘Alone at Dawn’ Directed by Ron Howard  —  Anne Hathaway and Adam Driver are teaming up for a new movie!  —  On Friday (October 3), it was announced that the 42-year-old Oscar-winning actress and the 41-year-old Oscar-nominated actor …
Christine Pelisek / People:
Boy, 7, Dies After Getting Head Stuck in Car Window as Mom Allegedly Slept in Front Seat: Police  —  Kandice Grace, 32, is facing charges of second-degree murder and second-degree cruelty to children in connection with the death of her son, Mazi Simmons  — Kandice Grace, 32 …
Discussion: New York Post, Suggest and Full Feed
 
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Alex Ross / People:
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HELLO!:
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Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
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Jamie Grierson / The Guardian:
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy says the BBC's charter review will examine political appointments to its board, amid concerns over board member Robbie Gibb

Jon Brodkin / Ars Technica:
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says he won't end the FCC's news distortion policy despite a petition from a bipartisan group of former FCC chairs and commissioners

Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
US right-wing media first ignored the new Epstein emails, then was unified in focusing on a redacted name, showing how aligned it is with elected Republicans
 
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