Welcome to the Morning Brief. These are some of the top celebrity and pop culture news stories making news this a.m.
Halloween is officially tomorrow, but Beyoncé came to Instagram a day early to show everyone up in her spot-on Toni Braxton costume that pays homage to the legendary singer. Well done, Bey!
Justin Bieber shaves head. This was just a few months after Bieber vowed to never cut his hair. Never believe Bieber.
Naomi Watts has signed on to lead the ensemble cast of HBO’s Game Of Thrones
prequel pilot, from writer Jane Goldman and author/GOT co-executive producer George R.R. Martin. Her character is described as “a charismatic socialite hiding a dark secret.“
Who is ready for some show tunes? James Corden rides shotgun with none other than Barbra Streisand in his latest Carpool Karaoke segment, airing during Thursday’s episode.
Sylvester Stallone is off the hook! The L.A. County District Attorney’s office declined on Tuesday to file rape charges from incidents back in 1987 and 1990.
Ariana Grande LOVES Halloween, so James Corden paid a visit to an escape room (this was filmed back in August). Hilarity ensued.
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