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The first reviews of ‘Wicked’ are spell-binding as fans prepare for the November release. Des Moines, Iowa will be able to trick-or-treat on Halloween for the first time since 1938. CNN has compiled a list of this year’s top costumes according to Google Trends. Celebrities begin to show off their Halloween costumes for this year. Candy corn is the most searched candy ahead of Halloween according to Google Trends.

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The first reviews of ‘Wicked’ are in, and it's spell-tastic! (EW) 

Trick-or-Treating festivities will return to Des Moines, Iowa after almost 90 years (AP)

CNN has compiled a list of this year’s top costumes according to Google Trends (CNN)

Hollywood celebs show off their Halloween costumes (USA Today)

Candy corn is the most searched candy ahead of Halloween according to Google Trends (USA Today)

Actress Teri Garr, known best for Tootsie, has passed away at the age of 79. Liam Payne’s post-humorous single has been delayed indefinitely to give the singer’s family time to grieve. Tyler, the Creator releases his seventh studio album, ‘Chromakopia.’ Jeopardy host Ken Jennings apologizes to a female contestant after a problematic question. Kamala Harris has won Nickelodeon's “Kids Pick the President” poll.

Actress Teri Garr has passed away at the age of 79 (EW)

Liam Payne’s post-humorous single has been delayed indefinitely to give the singer’s family time to grieve (Billboard)

Tyler, the Creator breathes new life into music with his newest album, ‘Chromakopia’ (AP)

Jeopardy host Ken Jennings apologizes to a female contestant after a problematic question (NBC)

Kamala Harris has won Nickelodeon's “Kids Pick the President” poll (Nickelodeon)

Comedian Jay Johnston has been arrested in connection to the January 6th insurrection. Bad Bunny and other Puerto Rican singers endorse Kamala Harris for president after anti-Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally. Actor Armie Hammer announces his newest podcast “It’s Armie HammerTime”. Saoirse Ronan speaks up on The Graham Norton Show for violence against women as fellow actors poke fun at self-defense. The first look of Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen in new biopic has been revealed.

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Comedian Jay Johnston has been arrested in connection to the January 6th insurrection (NBC)

Bad Bunny and other Puerto Rican singers endorse Kamala Harris for president after anti-Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally (Washington Post)

Armie Hammer announces new podcast as he works to rebuild his life following multiple accusations (NBC)

Saorise Ronan speaks up for violence against women on the Graham Norton Show (Today)

Jeremy Allen White is Bruce Springsteen in upcoming biopic (Variety)

Taylor Swift surprises fans by bringing Sabrina Carpenter on stage in New Orleans. The third installment of the ‘Venom’ trilogy, ‘Venom: The Last Dance’, takes top spot in the box office its opening weekend. Timothee Chalamet crashed his own look-alike contest in New York…where the police made an appearance as well. Rapper Lil Durk was arrested Thursday on a charge of murder for hire. The Dodgers are leading the Yankees 2-0 in the World Series after two games in Los Angeles this weekend, Shohei Otani is expected to return for game three after a shoulder injury.

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Taylor Swift brings Sabrina Carpenter on stage in New Orleans for surprise song segment (TMZ)

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ dominates the box office in its opening weekend (EW)

Timothee Chalamet crashed his own look-alike contest in New York…where the police made an appearance as well. (AP)

Rapper Lil Durk was arrested Thursday on a charge of murder for hire (NBC)

The Dodgers are leading the Yankees 2-0 in the World Series after two games in Los Angeles this weekend, Shohei Otani is expected to return for game three after a shoulder injury (CBS Sports)

Menendez Brother may have a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars. Actor Zachary Levi continues to dig himself in a hole after stating Gavin Creel’s death could have been avoided if he didn’t get the COVID vaccine. Beyoncé is set to attend the Texas Democrat rally this Friday. Cardi B reveals she’s been hospitalized for an emergency condition and cancels upcoming performance. in The Office is set to receive a Mexican reboot titled “La Oficina.”

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The Menendez Brother may a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars (ABC 7)

Zachary Levi politicizes fellow Broadway star Gavin Creel’s death with anti-COVID rhetoric (EW)

Beyoncé to attend Houston Democrat rally this week (AP)

Cardi B reveals she’s been hospitalized for emergency issue, cancels upcoming performance (NBC)

The Office is set to receive a Mexican reboot titled “La Oficina” (Variety)

McDonald’s has recalled Quarter Pounders from ⅕ of all stores in the U.S. for E.Coli breakout. Olivia Munn shows off mastectomy scars during Breast Cancer Awareness month. Chris Hemsworth in talks to play live action Prince Charming…but will the slipper fit? Anna Kendrick talks about abuse and struggles on the “Cal Her Daddy” podcast. A German pizzeria has been raided after selling sides of cocaine.

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McDonald’s recalls Quarter Pounders from 20% of stores for E.Coli breakout (CBS)

Olivia Munn shows off mastectomy scars during Breast Cancer Awareness month (NBC)

Is Chris Hemsworth our next Prince Charming? (EW, Variety)

Anna Kendrick opens up on “Call Her Daddy” about abusive relationships (Independent)

A German pizzeria has been raided after reportedly serving sides of…cocaine? (BBC)

Rapper A$AP Rocky is going to court for two felony charges of assault after firing a weapon at a former friend. Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, two sources told NBC. Roert Downey Jr. commented on Elon Musk’s real-life ‘Iron Man’ persona but humbling his actions. Eminem makes a surprise appearance and performs at a Detroit democratic rally. Chick-fil-A is launching its open entertainment service.

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A$AP Rocky goes to court over felony charges of assault for firing a weapon at another individual (AP)

Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, two sources told NBC (NBC)

Robert Downey Jr. humbles not-so-real-life Iron Man Elon Musk with grounding statement (Independent)

Eminem is ‘not afraid’ as he endorses Kamala Harris at Detroit rally (Variety)

Chick-fil-A is launching its open entertainment service (TODAY)

Liam Payne had multiple substances in his system at his time of death, ABC Reports. Joe Biden awards 39 National Medals of Arts and Humanities on Monday with an empowering speech. Kendrick Lamar chats with SZA on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. Lin Manuel Miranda teams up with Pulitzer Prize finalist Eisa Davis on “The Warriors” concept album. Former frontman for heavy metal band, Iron Maiden, has passed away. 

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Liam Payne had multiple substances in his system at his time of death, ABC Reports (ABC)

The National Medals of Arts and Humanities ceremony at the White House on Monday (AP)

Kendrick Lamar chats with SZA on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar (Harper’s Bazaar)

Lin Manuel Miranda teams up with Pulitzer Prize finalist Eisa Davis on “The Warriors” concept album (NPR)

Former Iron Maiden lead singer, Paul Di’Anno, passed away at the age of 66 (NBC)

Cynthia Erivo is feeling ‘wicked’ after a fan-made poster for the film changed her face and made her feel disrespected. Rosie O’Donnell finally opened up on her daughter’s recent arrest, stating it isn’t a surprise.Zayn Malik postpones U.S. leg of tour following the death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne. Andrew Garfield gets vulnerable about grief with Elmo. Lady Gaga announced the first single off of “Harlequin”. To be released on October 25th. 

Cynthia Erivo calls out fan-made “Wicked” poster for changing her face, calling it ‘offensive’ (Today)

Rosie O’Donnell breaks the silence on her daughter’s recent arrest (EW)

Zayn Malik postpones U.S. tour following the death of his former One Direction bandmate, Liam Payne (AP)

Andrew Garfield gets vulnerable about grief with Elmo (NBC)

Lady Gaga’s first single on “Harlequin” will be released on October 25th (Variety)

One Direction members mourn Liam Payne on social media. Andrew Garfield to appear on Chicken Shop Date. The fifth installment of “The Hunger Games” book series will be released in March, 2025 and fans got an exclusive look at the new cover. Phineas and Ferb to return in 2025 with the majority of the original cast. A second glowing sphere will be added in the UAE by Sphere Entertainment Co. to increase tourism and change the face of immersive entertainment.

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One Direction members mourn Liam Payne on social media (@onedirection on Instagram, @louist91 on Instagram, @zayn on Instagram)

Is this the culmination of Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield’s flirtationship? (Mashable, People)

The fifth installment of “The Hunger Games” book series will be released in March, 2025 (Today)Phineas and Ferb to return in 2025 with the majority of the original cast (Variety)

Sphere Entertainment Co. is adding a second giant glowing sphere in the UAE (CNN)