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10:15 PM ET, November 4, 2026

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Salvatore Cernuzio / Vatican News:
Pope Leo receives Bob Dylan at the Vatican  —  The renowned American singer-songwriter and poet—a Nobel laureate in literature, currently touring Italy with a stop in Rome—was received this afternoon at the Apostolic Palace by Leo XIV.  The Pontiff had previously quoted his lyrics in the preface to a book on disarmament.
TMZ.com:
‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jen Affleck Files for Divorce From Zac Affleck  —  ‘MORMON WIVES’ JEN AFFLECK SPLITSVILLE WITH ZAC ... Divorcing Amid Pregnancy … Jen Affleck is pulling the plug on her marriage to Zac Affleck ... filing for divorce from her husband after their relationship issues played out on …
GQ:
Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman Is the Scariest Thing You'll See All Year  —  Garfield's chilling performance as the OpenAI CEO in the film Artificial captures the human fallibility at the helm of artificial intelligence.  What comes next scares Garfield too.  —  In 2009, Andrew Garfield found a thread.
TMZ.com:
Martha Stewart Changes Story on Homeless Woman Costume, Blames Craig Melvin  —  Martha Stewart's singing a whole new tune about her controversial homeless woman Halloween costume — the billionaire is now, essentially, saying “TODAY” show host Craig Melvin made her do it ... by accident!
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Cynthia Erivo to Play Tupac Shakur's Mother in Universal's Snoop Dogg Biopic (Exclusive)  —  Craig Brewer is directing the drama, which counts Snoop Dogg and ‘8 Mile’ producer Brian Grazer among its producers.  —  Cynthia Erivo has joined the cast of Snoop, Universal Pictures' biopic of entertainment mogul and music icon Snoop Dogg.
TMZ.com:
‘Breaking Bad’ Star Dean Norris and Wife Bridget Divorcing Amid Financial Issues  —  ‘BREAKING BAD’ DEAN NORRIS & WIFE DIVORCING AMID FINANCIAL ISSUES … “Breaking Bad” star Dean Norris is in the middle of divorcing his longtime wife, Bridget Norris, while they deal with serious financial issues, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
TMZ.com:
Blake Lively's Alcohol Business Slowly Winding Down Following Baldoni Case  —  Blake Lively's bespoke booze beverage business is slowly shutting down following her legal battle with Justin Baldoni ... TMZ has learned.  —  Blake launched her non-alcoholic drink line, Betty Buzz, in 2021.
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
How Joe Miñoso Exits ‘Chicago Fire’ As Cruz In Season 15 … It's the end of an era on NBC's Chicago Fire, as we say goodbye to Joe Miñoso, who has played Firefighter Josef “Joe” Cruz since Season 1.  And what better way to send him off than on the show's 300th episode titled “Three Hundred.”
Discussion: The Wrap and Seriously? OMG! WTF?
TMZ.com:
Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony Settle Divorce  —  Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony appear to have hashed out a settlement in their divorce ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to court records obtained by TMZ, the NBA legend and entertainer informed the court this week of the deal.
Discussion: Extra
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Reveals 1-Year-Old Son's Name in Loving Birthday Post  —  CARDI B HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY GREY ... Reveals Child's Name?!?  —  HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY!  —  Cardi B might be raising a future doctor ... or at least a kid who can play one on TV — because it seems she's named her baby Grey.
Drew Taylor / The Wrap:
Longtime Pixar President Jim Morris to Step Down, Jonathan Garson Named Successor  —  Jonas Rivera has been elevated to EVP of Creative, with Pete Docter continuing as chief creative officer  —  Changes are coming to Pixar.  —  The Emeryville, California-based studio, responsible for standalone masterpieces like “WALL
Catherine Garrett / CBC News:
Mother and daughter dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola  —  B.C. Conservation Officer Service says it's investigating, traps have been set out  —  Family members have identified the two victims of a suspected fatal grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola, B.C. …
Page Six:
Ree Drummond's troubled son Jamar Goff sentenced in drug possession and assault case  —  Ree Drummond's troubled foster son Jamar Goff has been sentenced in his drug and assault case, Page Six has learned.  —  According to Alabama court documents obtained by Page Six, Goff, 23 …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Us Weekly
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Playboy's Karissa Shannon lifts lid on Hugh Hefner's alleged demands for incestuous sex with twin sister: ‘It was horrible’  —  Former Playboy Playmate Karissa Shannon is setting the record straight on Hugh Hefner's alleged demands for incestuous sex with her twin sister, Kristina Shannon.
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Halle Berry's Ex Olivier Martinez Asks Court To Order Her To Pay $240K For Legal Fees  —  OLIVIER MARTINEZ TO JUDGE MAKE HALLE PAY FOR CUSTODY WAR ... $240K For My Legal Team!!! … Halle Berry's ex Olivier Martinez is asking the court to order her to pay his attorneys $240,000 for his legal fees …
Jeremy Fuster / The Wrap:
AMC Theatres Breaks Revenue Record for 2nd Straight Quarter With $1.71 Billion  —  Record box office grosses in the third quarter drove net earnings to $109.3 million, or 13 cents per share  —  Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...  - Admissions revenue grew to $953 million thanks …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Maya Hawke Boards ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Movie From Legendary And Hasbro … Hawke's role has not yet been disclosed.  —  Legendary and Hasbro will partner to create a live-action feature film and television universe based on the billion dollar brand.  Matt Johnson will direct.
 
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Jeremy Barr / The Guardian:
President Trump says Fox News “bears responsibility” for the GOP's losses after “constantly and consistently putting on the Dumocrat opposition, and worse”

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
As Democrats take the House and the Senate, David Ellison and other media executives are likely to face inquiries and hearings over their deals and Trump ties

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