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3:55 PM ET, October 23, 2019

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CNN:
Anti-Harry and Meghan hysteria driven by tabloid media and palace leaks, source claims  —  London (CNN)A source close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex has hit out at what they called the hysterical reaction to comments Prince Harry made about his brother, the Duke of Cambridge, in a recent television documentary.
Discussion: The Sun, Cele|bitchy, Insider and People.com
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People.com:
Prince Harry ‘Sees the Pain’ of His Wife Meghan Markle and ‘Wants to Sort It Out’  —  “He is doing what he can,” a friend of Princess Diana's tells PEOPLE  —  Prince Harry is taking a stand to protect wife Meghan Markle.  —  After the 35-year-old royal dad announced he was taking legal action …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
James Fielding / Daily Mail:
'I told Meghan she didn't know what she was letting herself in for': Friend who warned Duchess of Sussex over marrying Harry says ex-Suits star 'didn't want to hear any negativity'  — Meghan Markle's former friend and agent Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne said she warned the actress over wedding with Harry
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Erin Hill / People.com:
Meghan Markle Is All Smiles as She Steps Out for the First Time Since Emotional Documentary  —  Meghan Markle's also appeared at the 2014 One Young World Summit in Dublin, where she addressed young leaders on the importance of women's rights … FB  —  Meghan Markle is lending her support to inspiring young leaders across the globe.
Emily Crane / Daily Mail:
‘Using African kids as a backdrop to complain about your over-privileged life is offensive’ …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Here's What Happened When Rihanna and Drake Reunited at His Birthday Party  —  Please don't stop this celebration, Drake!  —  The Grammy winner's birthday may not be until later this week.  But on Monday night, the “Hotline Bling” rapper decided to celebrate his special day early with a surprise gathering.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Page Six, MTV and Bossip
Michelle Lhooq / Teen Vogue:
Zara Larsson Gets Candid About Politics and Social Media  —  The Swedish singer opens up to us about the music business and mastering authenticity on the internet. … Zara Larsson's bops have been circling your brain for years.  You may not know her by name, but the 21-year-old Swedish singer is a textbook streaming-era pop star.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Erich Schwartzel / Wall Street Journal:
Disney Chief Robert Iger Defends Marvel Movies Against Hollywood Critics  —  Francis Ford Coppola called films despicable earlier this week  —  LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.—Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Robert Iger pushed back forcefully at criticism from acclaimed Hollywood directors Martin Scorsese …
D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Selena Gomez Finally Drops Her Comeback Single ‘Lose You To Love Me’ — & Fans Are Convinced It's About Justin Bieber!  —  New music from Selena Gomez is finally here, y'all!  —  The songstress made her comeback Wednesday, dropping her track Lose You To Love Me!
Discussion: X17 Online and Page Six
Entertainment Tonight:
Kaitlynn Carter Responds After Fan Says She Looks ‘Too Thin’: ‘I Been Through Some S**t Lately’  —  Kaitlynn Carter is keeping it real.  —  The Hills: New Beginnings star posted a flirty bikini pic on her Instagram on Tuesday, but had one fan worried about her well-being.
Discussion: X17 Online and Page Six
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Lamar Odom says he left Taraji P. Henson for Khloé Kardashian  —  Lamar Odom may have a new woman in his life, but he's still spilling the tea on many of his famous exes.  —  In a new clip from Odom's upcoming episode of TVOne's “Uncensored,” the former NBA baller reminisces …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Carol Robinson / al.com:
Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney's body believed found in dumpster  —  Remains believed to be those of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney, abducted 10 days ago from a Birmingham birthday party, were found by police and FBI agents Tuesday night inside a dumpster at a landfill.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jimmy Fallon Embarrasses Jessica Biel With 1999 Video of Her Shading Justin Timberlake: ‘Not a Huge Fan’  —  'NSync have sold nearly 30 million albums since hitting the scene in 1995, but frontman Justin Timberlake's wife, Jessica Biel, was not among the fans who rushed to Sam Goody to buy the boy band's music.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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