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Royal wedding: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle marry at Windsor Castle — live updates  —  It's the most anticipated wedding of the year: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will tie the knot today at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.  —  Harry and his brother and Best Man Prince William greeted cheering fans …
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About The Duchess of Sussex  —  The Duchess of Sussex, born Meghan Markle, married Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor in May 2018.  The couple's official residence is Kensington Palace.  As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Meghan's Dad Thomas Markle Bursts with Pride and Tells Relatives to ‘Shut Up’  —  Meghan's dad, Thomas Markle, tells TMZ, “My baby looks beautiful and she looks very happy.  I wish I were there and I wish them all my love and all happiness.”  Thomas is in California, recovering from heart surgery.
Discussion: PerezHilton and X17 Online
Ben Birchall / People.com:
Here's Why There Was an Empty Seat Next to Prince William at the Royal Wedding  —  An empty seat was noticeable next to Prince William inside St. George's Chapel as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot on Saturday — but it wasn't for the reason many people believe.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
President Trump Will Give Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a Wedding Gift Even Though He Wasn't Invited
Discussion: AOL and PerezHilton
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Has Meghan Markle's wedding dress designer been revealed?
Discussion: X17 Online and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
John Cena Visits Nikki Bella Trying to Win Her Back  —  John Cena made the trek down to San Diego to try to win Nikki Bella back, but as we reported ... it may take more than just AAdvantage Miles.  —  Nikki and John were spotted together in the Mission Hills neighborhood of San Diego Saturday …
Discussion: PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Marry at Lavish Wedding Ceremony  —  The big day has finally come for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ... Meghan is now a Duchess and the wedding was a dramatic and kinda awesome break from Royal tradition.  —  Meghan and Harry chose the song “Stand By Me,” as an anthem to their nuptials.
Katie Kilkenny / Hollywood Reporter:
Asia Argento Delivers Searing Speech at Cannes: Festival Was Weinstein's “Hunting Ground”  —  “Even tonight there are those that need to be held responsible for their conduct,” she told the assembled crowd.  “You know who you are.”  —  Asia Argento earned roaring applause at the Cannes Closing Ceremony …
Monique Jessen / People.com:
See The Bespoke Wedding Bracelet Meghan Markle Commissioned for Her Best Friends  —  It's not every day that your jewelry gets worn to a royal wedding.  —  But that's exactly what happened for jeweler Lisette Polny, founder of Zofia Day, when Meghan Markle's friends wore her pieces on Saturday.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Beyonce Buys Old Church in New Orleans  —  Holy lord ... Beyonce now has her very own church!  —  Queen Bey's the new owner of a stone structured, 7,500 sq. ft house of God in The Big Easy.  The New Orleans church — which is more than 100 years old — was listed at $850,000 ... but it's unclear if she got a divine discount.
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner's Rumored Girlfriend Posts Photo on Cait's Bed  —  Caitlyn Jenner and her rumored 21-year-old girlfriend appear to have shacked up together ... and the proof is all in Jenner's bed!  —  Caitlyn and Sophia Hutchins — who is also transgender — have reportedly been an item for several months.
Discussion: Bossip
Erica Steiner / The Blast:
Jack Osbourne's Wife Files For Divorce, Requests Spousal Support  —  Jack Osbourne's wife has filed for divorce after six years of marriage, The Blast can exclusively report.  —  Lisa Stelly Osbourne filed the documents Friday in Los Angeles citing irreconcilable differences.
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Page Six
Bossip:
Did Ariana Grande Dump Mac Miller To Let THIS SNL Actor Chop Her 4 Octave Cakes To Smithereens?  —  Is Ariana Grande Dating Pete Davidson After Split From Mac Miller  —  Just when you thought Mac Miller's week couldn't get any worse... We hear Ariana Grande has a new boo already!
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Jennifer Aniston, Tig Notaro First Same Sex White House Couple In Netflix Film Comedy ‘First Ladies’  —  BREAKING: Netflix has set Jennifer Aniston to play the U.S. president, and Tig Notaro her first lady in First Ladies, a political comedy being written by Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, based on their original pitch.
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
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Mia Galuppo / Hollywood Reporter:
Jennifer Aniston to Play First Female President in Netflix's ‘First Ladies’
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 
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