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1. Parker Posey drops Sleepover after awkward Today interview

On Today on Monday, October 26, Posey misheard Craig Melvin’s “talk horror” line, then revealed live on air she is no longer doing the horror film Sleepover, saying “something came up.” Parker Posey drops Sleepover after awkward Today interview

2. Mary J. Blige partners with Primary Wave on catalog

Mary J. Blige partners with Primary Wave on catalog

3. Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies at 46

4. Chris Brown avoids jail in London bottle attack

Chris Brown avoids jail in London nightclub bottle attack

5. Hulu’s The Mob premieres today, hosted by Parker Posey

Parker Posey hosts Hulu’s new celebrity reality show The Mob

6. George Strait honored, Taylor Swift enters Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

George Strait honored as Taylor Swift enters Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

7. Harry Styles “Coming Up Roses” video is out now

Harry Styles announces “Coming Up Roses” music video for Monday

8. Earlier today

Lunchtime Briefing: Mary J. Blige, Bauza, Brown Verdict

9. Tonight ahead

World Series Game 3 (Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays) and Monday Night Football, Cowboys at Eagles.