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8:50 AM ET, January 17, 2020

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Cheyenne Roundtree / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle feels she can now do what she pleases without asking for permission after her decision to quit as a senior royal, a close friend exclusively told DailyMail.com.  —  ‘Meghan felt she had to escape because living within the royal confines was soul crushing,’ the friend said.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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People.com:
Prince Harry and Prince William Were Set to Work ‘Side-by-Side’: Harry ‘Was the Secret Weapon’  —  Prince Harry has been compared to his older brother his entire life — and it's “not terribly good for your self-confidence,” says a source  —  While Prince William is the future king …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Knew They Would ‘Hit Nuclear Button’ on Exit When Archie Was Born
Discussion: Daily Mail, Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Gary Levin / USA Today:
HBO won't pursue second season of ‘Watchmen’ after creator bows out  —  PASADENA, Calif. - “Watchmen” won a loyal following and critical acclaim, as the superhero comics series was adapted into a politically relevant drama about race and the criminal justice system.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Hollywood Reporter:
Taika Waititi Courted for Star Wars Movie (Exclusive)  —  Will the Force be strong with this one?  —  After Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the space fantasy franchise is going on a pause, in terms of theatrical movies.  But that does not mean the process has ground to a halt.
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Nicolas Cage Says Marriage Story ‘Should Be Required Viewing’ After ‘Having Been Through’ Divorce  —  Nicolas Cage is opening up about marriage and divorce  —  Nicolas Cage is a fan of the Oscar-nominated movies this year, but he's got his eye on a particular film.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Randy Lewis / Los Angeles Times:
Grammys chief Deborah Dugan, accused of misconduct, exits post just 10 days before awards show  —  Just 10 days before the 62nd Grammy Awards, Recording Academy President and Chief Executive Deborah Dugan has exited her position, the organization confirmed Thursday.
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Karlie Kloss Opens Up About Her Political Views After Viral Kushner Comment on Project Runway  —  “I voted as a democrat in 2016 and I plan to do the same in 2020,” Karlie Kloss  —  Karlie Kloss is making exactly what her political views are crystal clear after a Project Runway contestant awkwardly …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
By REBECCA ENGLISH FOR THE DAILY MAIL  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's staff at Frogmore Cottage are being ‘let go’, in the surest sign yet the couple will settle in Canada, sources revealed yesterday.  —  At least two permanent employees - a house manager and a cleaner …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kristian / Dlisted:
Womp-Womp: Gigi Hadid Got Dismissed As A Juror In The Harvey Weinstein Trial  —  Is there no justice left in this world?  Do I have to live in a world where a reality-star can become President but a supermodel can't be on the jury for an alleged movie mogul rapist?
Discussion: Page Six
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TMZ.com:
GIGI HADID DISMISSED!!! Weinstein Juror No More
Discussion: Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Facebook Cancels ‘Sorry For Your Loss’ & ‘Limetown’ As It Scales Back Scripted Efforts Amid Unscripted Push  —  EXCLUSIVE: Facebook Watch has opted not to renew its original series Sorry For Your Loss, starring Elizaeth Olsen, for a third season and Limetown, headlined by Jessica Biel, for a second.
Discussion: The Wrap
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
Ariana Grande Hit With Copyright Suit Over ‘7 Rings’  —  Ariana Grande was sued on Thursday by a hip-hop artist who claims she ripped off the chorus of his song for her hit “7 Rings.”  —  Josh Stone, who performs as DOT, wrote and recorded “You Need I Got It” in 2017.
Discussion: TMZ.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Sophie Heawood / Marie Claire:
All Eyes on Elle Fanning  —  At 21, she's already a seasoned Hollywood pro.  This month, she adds YA romance  —  All the Bright Places  —  on Netflix to her impressive oeuvre, with even greater things to come.  —  I meet Elle Fanning in a London hotel restaurant, where she jumps up to hug me the minute I arrive.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Masks Face With Bling At Offset's Fashion Show in Paris  —  Cardi B just showed up to support her hubby for Paris Fashion Week and she's sure to be the talk of the night ... looking sexy in a diamond-studded fit.  —  Cardi's got her face covered by a blinged-out mask and her boobs …
Discussion: Page Six and The WOW Report
 
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Jessica Moulite / The Glow Up:
Exclusive: Rep. Ayanna Pressley Reveals Beautiful Bald Head and Discusses Alopecia for the First Time
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Jake Trotter / ESPN:
New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Browns' Odell Beckham Jr.
Discussion: The Blemish
Dory Jackson / Us Weekly:
Sean Penn, 59, and Girlfriend Leila George, 27, Looked ‘Very Much in Love’ at Benefit Gala
Discussion: Stereogum
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Beyoncé gifts new Ivy Park collection to Reese Witherspoon, Laverne Cox and more
Discussion: The WOW Report
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Mindhunter’ Future In Limbo As Netflix Series' Cast Is Released & Season 3 Renewal Is Put On Indefinite Hold
Discussion: POPSUGAR