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‘Mormon Wives’ Star Jen Affleck Files for Divorce From Zac Affleck  —  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 “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” ... TMZ has learned.
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:
‘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: FemaleFirst, Daily Mail, Page Six and Extra
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.
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.
Max Goldbart / Deadline:
Channel 4 Cancels ‘Married At First Sight UK’ After Rape Allegations … Despite one review saying “it would be reasonable to continue producing future series,” Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra said MAFS UK has now “run its course.”  Neither the current sixth season, which had been filmed …
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.
TMZ.com:
‘Love Is Blind’ Stars John Shannon and Sarah Williams Divorce  —  ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ SEASON 11'S ONLY MARRIED COUPLE CALLS IT QUITS … Love apparently wasn't blind enough for John Shannon and Sarah Williams ... the only couple to tie the knot on “Love Is Blind” season 11 has pulled the plug on their marriage... TMZ has learned.
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!
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
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.”
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: Daily Star, FemaleFirst and TMZ.com
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.
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.
 
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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

Mark Stenberg / Adweek:
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