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8:20 AM ET, October 29, 2026

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Anita Gates / New York Times:
Barbara Barrie, Oscar Nominee Known for Mom Roles and More, Has Died  —  She was nominated for “Breaking Away,” appeared in the original Broadway cast of “Company” and was seen on “Barney Miller.”  She was 95.  —  Barbara Barrie, an elfin character actress who won or was nominated for numerous awards …
Bradley Stern / Just Jared:
Selena Gomez & Demi Lovato Recreate Their Iconic 2008 Vlogs 18 Years Later for Rare Beauty Collaboration  —  Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are bringing back Delena!  —  The two 33-year-old stars have reunited for a new video collaboration, recreating the vlogs they used to make together nearly two decades ago.
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
‘Smile 3’ Sets David Bruckner to Direct While Franchise Creator Parker Finn Helms ‘Possession’ Remake (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Put on a happy face, because “Smile 3” is officially in the works.  —  Paramount has hired David Bruckner to direct and Nick Antosca to write the screenplay.
TMZ.com:
H.S. Soccer Ref Leveled By Player Over Red Card, Suffers Collapsed Lung, Broken Ribs  —  H.S. SOCCER REFEREE LEVELED BY PLAYER OVER RED CARD ... Suffers Broken Ribs, Collapsed Lung … A high school soccer referee was inexplicably obliterated by a player on the pitch during a playoff game in Ohio …
Discussion: New York Post and Daily Mail
Denise Petski / Deadline:
Hayden Panettiere Death Investigation Closed By Police In South Carolina … “Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental,” the Greenville Police Department said in a statement to Deadline …
Tess Patton / The Wrap:
Kathleen Kennedy Replaces Peter Rice as LA28's Head of Ceremonies and Content  —  The appointment comes after Rice was named Netflix's chief content officer, replacing Bela Bajaria  —  Kathleen Kennedy, former president of Lucasfilm, will replace Peter Rice as the head of ceremonies and content …
Tatiana Siegel / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez clashes with famed director over their new Netflix thriller: 'It's a Blake Lively situation'  —  But what she really wants to do is edit!  —  Sources tell Page Six Hollywood that superstar Jennifer Lopez has been butting heads with “Forrest Gump” filmmaker Robert Zemeckis …
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and World of Reel
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Jennifer Lopez to Release New Single ‘Proof of Love’: 'It's a Happy Dance Song' That Also Addresses 'Pain and Grief When Someone's Gone' (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The release coincides with the debut of vinyl editions of JLo's 2011 album ‘Love?’  —  Jennifer Lopez is getting close to releasing new music.
Discussion: HELLO!, Reality Tea, Billboard and Us Weekly
Page Six:
Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi reveals where ‘Jersey Shore’ cast stands with Angelina Pivarnick after Jenni ‘JWoww’ Farley wedding snub  —  Angelina Pivarnick is still in the “Jersey Shore Family Vacation” group chat after being snubbed from Jenni “JWoww” Farley's surprise wedding in June.
Discussion: Reality Tea
Angelique Jackson / Variety:
LaKeith Stanfield Exits ‘Molepeople’ Horror Movie, Director Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage  —  Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are backing the film set for summer 2027  —  Ben Wheatley ("Normal") is taking over directing duties for Paramount Primal and Blumhouse Atomic Monster's upcoming movie, “Molepeople.”
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Jon Lovitz responds to Crystal Hefner after scathing Playboy ‘perv’ claims: 'It's a compliment'  —  Jon Lovitz is taking Crystal Hefner's “perv” claims about him as a badge of honor.  —  The comedian had a smug answer when asked what he thinks of Hugh Hefner's widow's recent claim that he was the Playboy Mansion's “No. 1 customer.”
Lucas Manfredi / The Wrap:
George Cheeks Cements Skydance TV Leadership Team Across Studios, Networks, Sports and News  —  The team includes Channing Dungey, Matt Thunell, Amy Reisenbach, David Stapf and more  —  Skydance TV Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer George Cheeks locked in his leadership team following …
 
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
CNN, MS NOW, and Politico amend their lawsuit against the White House, alleging it kept all three off press pool duty since September 18 despite an injunction

Lauren Forristal / TechCrunch:
Google plans to expand “high-quality ads within AI Overviews in AI Mode” into international markets, as growth in its core search ad business slows

Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
A source and internal figures: Condé Nast forecasts $130M in Q4 US advertising, $35M+ below its goal; Condé Nast says the figures are “materially inaccurate”

 
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