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Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Royal breaking news: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step back from official duties … The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced their decision to step back from royal duties.  In a lengthy statement posted to Instagram, Harry and Meghan, who have just returned from their six-week break in Canada …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Definitely Had a ‘Dispute’ With Prince William, Pal Says … New year, same drama?  Tom Bradby is giving royal enthusiasts more insight into Prince Harry and Prince William's rift.  —  Inside Prince William and Prince Harry's Complicated Relationship Over the Years
Discussion: Page Six
Rory Tingle / Daily Mail:
By RORY TINGLE FOR MAILONLINE and SEBASTIAN MURPHY-BATES FOR MAILONLINE  —  Buckingham Palace is understood to be ‘disappointed’ at Harry and Meghan's decision to quit as senior royals amid claims that the couple did not tell the Queen before they announced their departure on social media.
People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announce Shocking Move to ‘Step Back as Senior Members of Royal Family’  —  The move is unprecedented in modern royal history  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making a dramatic move.  The royal couple announced on Wednesday that they intend to …
Discussion: The WOW Report and Go Fug Yourself
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Thomas Markle Is ‘Disappointed’ After Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Announce They Will ‘Step Back’ From the Royal Family … Speaking his mind!  Thomas Markle didn't hold back with his reaction to the news that his estranged daughter Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry plan to “step away” from the British royal family.
Erin Hill / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Address Every Question About Bombshell Announcement — See Them All!
Discussion: Dlisted
Terri-ann Williams / Daily Mail:
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Derek Blasberg / Wall Street Journal:
The Ballad of Selena Gomez  —  After a long journey through illness and heartbreak, the former teen star emerges as a full-fledged artist with her first album in four years.  —  Even before the waiter offers a menu, Selena Gomez lays her cards on the table.
TMZ.com:
JUSTIN BIEBER BATTLING LYME DISEASE ... Reveals Chronic Mono Too  —  JUSTIN BIEBER BATTLING LYME DISEASE ... Reveals Chronic Mono Too  —  3:50 PM PT — Hailey Bieber just chimed in too ... revealing GiGi, Bella and Yolanda Hadid played a big role in helping Justin understand Lyme and how to fight it.
Fiona Golfar / ELLE:
Zoë Kravitz Has Finally Found Her Zen  —  under her belt, and a starring role in a buzzy series on Hulu, Zoë Kravitz has plenty to smile about.  So why is she crying?  —  I've made Zoë Kravitz cry.  I've only been sitting with her for three minutes, and tears are trickling down her unbearably beautiful face.
Discussion: Page Six, POPSUGAR and Us Weekly
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Ugly Betty Creator Silvio Horta's Death Ruled a Suicide  —  Silvio Horta was found dead in Miami on Tuesday  —  Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta's cause of death has been revealed.  —  Horta died by suicide, PEOPLE has confirmed.  According to the Miami-Dade County medical examiner, Horta died from a gunshot wound to the head.
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People.com:
Cameron Diaz Hasn't Hired a Nanny, Says Source: She ‘Wants to Spend Every Second’ with Baby Raddix  —  A Benji Madden source tells PEOPLE that the musician and his wife Cameron Diaz have been “focused on having a family” since they wed five years ago  —  Cameron Diaz is a hands-on mama.
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Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Cameron Diaz Feels Daughter Raddix Is ‘Truly a Miracle’ After Using Surrogate
Discussion: In Touch Weekly
Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars to Go Hostless Again for 2020 Ceremony on ABC  —  With a month to go before the awards show, ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke made the announcement at the Television Critics Association's winter press tour.  —  For the second year in a row, the Oscars will go hostless.
Discussion: Dlisted
People.com:
Denise Richards' Rep Denies She Hooked Up with RHOBH Costar Brandi Glanville  —  “What really happened with Brandi and Denise will play out on the season,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Denise Richards did not hook up with The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills costar Brandi Glanville, her rep tells PEOPLE.
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Is Grimes pregnant?  Elon Musk's girlfriend shares bizarre baby bump photo  —  Is musician Grimes is pregnant?  —  The eccentric singer, who is dating Elon Musk, posted a bizarre, alien-like Instagram of herself nude with a semi translucent belly — complete with the silhouette of the baby — and a red scar down her chest.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd Accused in Class Action Lawsuit of Not Paying Their Eateries' Employees  —  In the lawsuit, Lisa Vanderpump is accused of “manipulating or editing time records to show lesser hours than actually worked”  —  Lisa Vanderpump is being sued for allegedly “not paying wages” or “providing meal breaks.”
Discussion: Page Six
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Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Lisa Vanderpump in class-action lawsuit for allegedly failing to pay wages at restaurants
Discussion: Dlisted, TMZ.com and Us Weekly
 
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