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Thomas Wayne Markle Arrested on Federal Complaint Charging Him with Possessing Sexually Explicit Images of Himself with Minor Girls — For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California — LOS ANGELES - A Florida man was arrested today on a federal criminal …
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Meghan Markle's estranged dad Thomas is charged after Daily Mail reported him to the FBI and new storage unit containing ‘photos of him abusing girls’ is found in LA — The Duchess of Sussex's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr, has been arrested by the FBI after an alleged stash of child pornography …
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Associated Press:
Meghan Markle's estranged father arrested and charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials — The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested Friday morning in Florida on a charge of possessing child sexual abuse material in storage units in California, authorities said.
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Jane Lavender / Daily Star:
Russell Brand given chilling warning before guilty verdicts - prompted his last act — Russell Brand was remanded in custody after being found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault - he will be sentenced on Monday — Russell Brand has begun his life in prison …
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Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served”
Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
‘Petrified’ rapist Russell Brand given ‘humiliating’ strip search & ‘inedible’ meal on shock first night in tough jail
‘Petrified’ rapist Russell Brand given ‘humiliating’ strip search & ‘inedible’ meal on shock first night in tough jail
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Emine Sinmaz / The Guardian:
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
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Associated Press:
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term
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Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
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Salon:
Goodbye from Salon — It has been an extraordinary privilege. — Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication. — It's difficult to find the right words for the end of something that has meant so much to so many people. Salon was never just a website.
TMZ.com:
Vince Neil's Girlfriend Allegedly Tried to Kick Motley Crue Singer in the Balls — Vince Neil's girlfriend Rain Hannah Andreani allegedly went ballistic on the Mötley Crüe frontman during a violent altercation Sunday in Tennessee ... and cops say Rain launched hard objects at Vince …
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors … Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with two of the offenses taking place in 2009, a year before Brand and Perry married. — The prosecution planned to mention Perry in its opening argument …
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TMZ.com:
Jax Taylor Asks Judge To Order Estranged Wife Brittany Cartwright To Pay Him Spousal Support — JAX TAYLOR TO JUDGE I WANT BRITTANY CARTWRIGHT TO PAY ME $17K A MONTH!!! … Jax Taylor is asking a judge to order his estranged wife Brittany Cartwright to fork over $17,401 a month in spousal support …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Stranger Things’ Prequel Spinoff ‘Other Worlds’ Ordered to Series at Netflix — The long-gestating “Stranger Things” spinoff has officially been ordered to series at Netflix, Variety has learned. — The show is titled “Other Worlds: A Stranger Things Adventure” and is set to debut in 2028.
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William Earl / Variety:
Netflix Alum Emily Feingold Joins Disney as Executive VP of Communications — Mouse stalwart David Jefferson takes early retirement after 15 years in corporate PR department — Netflix alum Emily Feingold has joined the Walt Disney Co. as executive VP of communications …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Nobody Wants This’ Renewed for Season 4 at Netflix — “Nobody Wants This” has been renewed for Season 4 at Netflix, Variety has learned. — The news comes just over two weeks after the launch of the comedy series' third season, which debuted on Netflix on Oct. 22.
TMZ.com:
Chris Brown and Usher Spark Feud Rumors After Disastrous Atlanta Concert — CHRIS BROWN & USHER ROCKY ATLANTA SHOW FUELS BEEF RUMORS — Chris Brown and Usher had fans waiting hours to see them perform ... only to leave concertgoers wondering what the hell they'd just paid for.
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Katherine Ryan Feeling “Grief & Relief” Over Russell Brand Conviction After Calling Him A “Sexual Predator” On Comedy Central's ‘Roast Battle’ — Katherine Ryan has said she is feeling “grief and relief” after Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault in London on Thursday.
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New York Times:
New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd — The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company's portfolio. — The New York Times Company has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd …
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TMZ.com:
Martha Stewart: I Spoke To Craig Melvin After Blaming Him For Halloween Costume Controversy — MARTHA STEWART HOMELESS COSTUME I'VE SPOKEN TO CRAIG MELVIN, WE'RE GOOD!!! … Martha Stewart is saying she doesn't need to apologize to Craig Melvin for claiming he was the reason she switched …
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Kayla Cobb / The Wrap:
‘Melania, The Series’ Trailer Brings the Trumps Back to Prime Video — The two-episode follow-up to Brett Ratner's documentary premieres later this month — Prime Video is once again partnering with Melania Trump. The streamer released the premiere date and first trailer for “Melania …
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Golden Bachelorette's Joan Vassos, Chock Chapple Break Up Nearly 2 Years After Getting Engaged — Golden Bachelorette stars Joan Vassos and Chock Chappel have broken up, calling off their engagement two years after they met on the inaugural season of the Bachelor Nation franchise. — Nothing Golden can stay.
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Travis Kelce 'can't wait to start new' traditions with Taylor Swift in ‘first Christmas as a married man’ — Travis Kelce is looking forward to creating new holiday traditions with his wife, Taylor Swift. — “I'm excited for this year to be my first Christmas as a married man,” …
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Lisa Lockwood / WWD:
Travis Kelce, Jisoo, Josh Hart and Others Appear in Tommy Hilfiger's Winter Campaign
Travis Kelce, Jisoo, Josh Hart and Others Appear in Tommy Hilfiger's Winter Campaign
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