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1:30 PM ET, November 3, 2026

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Lizo Mzimba / BBC:
Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal  —  A celebrity who asked the High Court to permanently prevent two news organisations from publishing his identity and allegations of sexual misconduct has lost his case, with the court saying the man's claim for an injunction was denied.
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The Sun:
Celeb accused of ‘carrying out inappropriate sexual activities with multiple women’ LOSES bid to hide identity  —  A WELL-known celeb who allegedly carried out “inappropriate and exploitative sexual activities” with multiple women can be named, a judge ruled today.
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
KJ Biermann, 15, fights all 7 sexual battery charges, argues there's no proof he used ‘force’ to cause ‘physical injury’  —  KJ Biermann is challenging all seven felony charges outlined in his indictment, arguing that the accusations do not show he used “force” to cause “physical injury” to his alleged victim.
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and Reality Tea
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Erin Benavides — woman linked to Eva Longoria, Tony Parker cheating scandal — official cause of death revealed  —  The official cause of death has been determined for Erin Benavides, the woman once accused of having an emotional affair with Eva Longoria's ex-husband Tony Parker.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
‘RHONJ’ Milania Giudice's BFF Had Ketamine in System Before Death, Autopsy Shows  —  MILANIA GIUDICE'S BFF HAD KETAMINE IN SYSTEM BEFORE SHE DIED FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY … Milania Giudice's late best friend Victoria Zardoya had ketamine in her system before she died following a devastating fall in Florida ... TMZ has learned.
TMZ.com:
Ethan Klein and Estranged Wife Hila Divorcing Amid Cheating Scandal  —  ETHAN AND HILA KLEIN DIVORCING AFTER CHEATING SCANDAL … Hila Klein has filed for divorce from Ethan Klein after 14 years of marriage in the wake of his alleged cheating ... TMZ has learned.
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Wendy Geller / Page Six:
H3 Podcaster Hila Klein divorcing husband Ethan in wake of bombshell cheating scandal
Discussion: Reality Tea
Variety:
Justin Timberlake to Release Four-Part ‘Tell-All’ Docuseries, Featuring Janet Jackson, on Apple (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Justin Timberlake is set to release a four-part docuseries on Apple TV in December, described as a “tell-all,” three sources confirm to Variety.  —  One source says the series …
TMZ.com:
50 Cent Appears in Court Via Zoom for Cyberstalking Case  —  50 CENT JUST A LIL BIT OF LEGAL DRAMA ... Court Appearance Via Zoom  —  IN DA COURT  —  50 Cent showed up ready for court on Tuesday ... at least virtually — because the star appeared via Zoom.
Andy Newman / New York Times:
Runner, 24, Dies During Her First Marathon  —  Rachel Apa collapsed in Central Park.  The cause was rhabdomyolysis, a rare muscle condition that can be brought on by exertion, her father said.  —  Rachel Apa's mother was waiting for her at Mile 25.  —  It was Ms. Apa's first marathon.
Wengel Gemu / Vanity Fair:
Even Pierce Brosnan Is “Eagerly” Awaiting News of the Next James Bond  —  In the meantime, the former 007 tells Vanity Fair that he thinks Callum Turner is “so strong,” reflects on starring in Burberry's holiday campaign, and talks about Michael B. Jordan's vision for The Thomas Crown Affair.
Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘Blue Eye Samurai’ Sets Season 2 Release Date At Netflix … The second season of the popular adult animated series will launch on January 19, 2027, more than three years after Season 1 aired in 2023.  —  Netflix announced in August that it had renewed the series for a third and final season, set for premiere in 2028.
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
gofundme.com:
This fund pays for Matt's return, funeral, LA memorial, and a trust for niece Sami  —  In an unfathomable tragedy, Matt Wright passed away Oct 30th while working remotely in Los Angeles.  His husband, father, sister and niece are in New York, desperate to be reunited for a proper goodbye.
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Harry and Meghan move into new Cotswolds home  —  This will cause much wailing and gnashing of teeth among estate agents: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex appear to have called off their search for a country home.  —  The couple, who moved back to Britain from California …
Rose Hill / Mirror:
Taylor Red singer Nicole Taylor dies aged 35 as identical sisters announce tragic death  —  The country singer was one of three identical triplets who formed girl group Taylor Red and found fame on social media  —  Nicole Red has died aged 35.  —  The country singer was one of three identical triplets …
TMZ.com:
Florida Plane Crash Victims Were Headed to Bahamas For Adam Robinson's Birthday  —  FATAL PALM BEACH PLANE CRASH BAHAMAS BOUND FOR BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION … The Florida plane crash victims were headed to the Bahamas to celebrate Adam Robinson's birthday when their trip took a tragic turn ... TMZ has learned.
Rob Shuter / ROB SHUTER'S Naughty But Nice:
EXCLUSIVE: Kristen Bell And Dax Shepard's Marriage In Serious Trouble — 'Much Worse Than They're Letting On'  —  Hello, hello, hello...  Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have never been shy about discussing their marriage, but insiders wonder whether their latest confessions are revealing more than they intended.
Discussion: StyleCaster and Reality Tea
Erin Strecker / Us Weekly:
Milo Ventimiglia Confirms ‘Gilmore Girls’ Doc Participation, Gives Family Update After L.A. Fires  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US MAGAZINE AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Milo Ventimiglia is headed back to Stars Hollow!  —  The actor, 49, exclusively confirms to Us that he will appear …
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Reality Tea
 
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TMZ.com:
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Blake Brittain / Reuters:
The NYT, the New York Daily News, and others sue browser maker Brave for allegedly scraping their articles for AI training and letting users bypass paywalls

Thomas Buckley / Bloomberg:
Sources: Disney eyes laying off thousands, asking some managers to target 20% in annual cost savings, which could come from job cuts and expense reductions

Sara Fischer / Axios:
Groups including SAG-AFTRA, the WGA, the RIAA, ASCAP, BMI, CAA, and WME file amicus briefs backing the NYT in its copyright case against OpenAI and Microsoft

 
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