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4:10 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
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
People.com:
A Year of Wins!  Soccer Stars Alex Morgan and Servando Carrasco Expecting a Daughter  —  Alex Morgan's pregnancy announcement comes three months after she helped lead the U.S. women's national soccer team to victory at the Women's World Cup  —  The wins just keep on coming for Alex Morgan this year — she's going to be a mom!
Discussion: Us Weekly
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 …
Alex Heigl / Page Six:
Lizzo clears air on ‘Truth Hurts’ controversy … Lizzo has given a songwriting credit on her back-from-2017 hit “Truth Hurts” to a singer who originally came up with — and tweeted out — the tune's most iconic line.  But two other songwriters are still saying they deserve credit for the much-cited lyric …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Perez Hilton
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: Page Six and X17 Online
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
 
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Derek Lawrence / EW.com:
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Discussion: CNN and MTV
Jen Juneau / People.com:
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Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Trademarks ‘Rise and Shine’
Discussion: Us Weekly and Dlisted
Mieka / Dlisted:
Patti LuPone Called Andrew Lloyd Webber A “Sad Sack” And “A Jerk”
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Queerty
TMZ.com:
Kevin Hart and Jay-Z Hang Out for Poker and Dinner in L.A.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Ryan Naumann / The Blast:
Juice Wrld Sued For $15 Million By Rock Band Yellowcard
Discussion: Page Six and Variety
 

 
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