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12:50 PM ET, February 18, 2020

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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Wendy Williams Appears to Make Price Is Right Joke About Amie Harwick's Falling Death  —  Amie Harwick, a popular Hollywood sex and family therapist and former fiancée of Drew Carey, is dead after falling from a balcony  —  Wendy Williams is under fire after seemingly making a joke …
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Mark Puente / Tampa Bay Times:
Taylor Swift's dad finds burglar in $4 million St. Petersburg penthouse  —  Scott Swift walked in on a man who was inside his $4 million penthouse in downtown St. Petersburg.  The two men struggled, and the suspect ran away.  Police say he was arrested weeks later.
Discussion: Dlisted, Just Jared and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Kendall Jenner Hits Up Magazine Party in London for Fashion Week  —  KAIA, KENDALL & HAILEE LOVE IS IN THE AIR ... At London Fashion Week  —  Kendall Jenner and a bunch of her hotshot gals had quite a love affair in London.  —  Kendall was among the many stars who hit up LOVE Magazine's party Monday night …
Discussion: Page Six
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Naomi Campbell shares topless selfie after London Fashion Week show
Discussion: Perez Hilton
The Times of Israel:
Israeli actress: I left Al Pacino because he's old, plus he's stingy  —  ‘I tried to deny it, but now he is already an elderly man,’ Meital Dohan tells magazine.  'How can I say politely that he didn't like to spend money?'  —  Israeli actress Meital Dohan has confirmed that she and actor Al Pacino …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘M*A*S*H’ Star Kellye Nakahara Dead at 72  —  REMEMBERING KELLYE NAKAHARA  —  Kellye Nakahara, who played Lieutenant Nurse Kellye on “M*A*S*H,” has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Kellye died Sunday after a short battle with cancer.  Her family was with her when she died at the family home in Pasadena …
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince Charles Jokes About the ‘Never-Ending Battle’ to Stay in Shape During Visit to Shirt Factory  —  Prince Charles quipped that he “struggles” to keep his measurements the same  —  Prince Charles says staying fit is a “never-ending battle.”  —  Queen Elizabeth's eldest son paid …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Alex Light / HELLO!:
Ashley Graham proudly displays post-pregnancy stretchmarks in inspirational Instagram post … I love Ashley Graham.  I always have - she was one of the first models to be truly unapologetic about being a different size to the fashion and media norm, and the way she proudly shows off her body inspired me …
Discussion: Page Six
Donna Rotunno / Newsweek:
Jurors in My Client Harvey Weinstein's Case Must Look Past the Headlines  —  The United States justice system has proven fair and effective throughout the history of our nation.  But not always.  —  The Constitution guarantees certain rights to defendants that juries have an obligation to uphold.
Discussion: Page Six, Variety and The Wrap
Tom Grater / Deadline:
Ruth Wilson & Matt Bomer To Star In AIDS Activism Drama ‘The Book Of Ruth’ From Tony-Nominated Director Michael Arden & Independent - EFM  —  EXCLUSIVE: Ruth Wilson and Matt Bomer are attached to lead The Book Of Ruth, a feature based on the true story of Ruth Coker Burks …
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Making Changes!  Justin Bieber Shaves His Mustache — and His Wife Hailey Baldwin Happily Reacts  —  The pop star shared of video of himself shaving off the facial hair on his Instagram Story … FB  —  Justin Bieber finally shaved off his mustache.  —  On Sunday, the 25-year-old pop star got rid …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Pete Davidson jokes about rehab during late-night stand-up show  —  “SNL” star Pete Davidson seemed to confirm during a late-night stand-up show that he did, in fact, go to rehab recently.  —  In December, Davidson sparked speculation when he said on “Weekend Update” he was going on vacation …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Ozzy Osbourne Cancels 2020 North American Tour to Undergo Medical Treatment  —  Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his 2020 North American “No More Tours 2” tour, his rep announced today, “to allow him to continue to recover from various health issues he has faced over the past year.”
Discussion: Us Weekly
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Constance Wu made hundreds from undercover stripping  —  Constance Wu really got down to the bare essentials for this role.  —  The actress said in an interview Monday that she spent time working in a strip club in preparation for the movie “Hustlers” — and even made $600 in one night.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Blemish
Kaiser / Cele|bitchy:
Prince Harry & Meghan are ‘skipping’ Prince Andrew's 60th birthday party, oh no  —  I continue to be amused by how desperate the British media is to drag the Duke and Duchess of Sussex into everything.  I mean, it's horrible and disgusting and a good example of why Harry and Meghan left.
Discussion: Daily Mail
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Claudia Harmata / People.com:
Margot Robbie Invites Pal Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to Dinner in L.A.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Hollywood Reporter:
Jason Davis, Grandson of Marvin and Barbara Davis, Dies at 35  —  “Jason had a true heart of gold with such a zest for life,” his mother, Nancy, told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement.  “He was such a caring soul to everybody who ever knew him.”  —  Jason Davis, the grandson …
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Anita Bennett / Deadline:
Jason Davis Dies: ‘Recess’ Voice Actor Was 35
Discussion: TMZ.com and Just Jared
 
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
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People.com:
Jordyn Woods Is Done Apologizing for Tristan Thompson Scandal: ‘She Said What She Had to Say’
Discussion: Just Jared
Megan Bull / HELLO!:
Supermodel Helena Christensen's lookalike son Mingus turns heads at Tommy Hilfiger's LFW show
Discussion: Page Six
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Ben Beaumont-Thomas / The Guardian:
Andrew Weatherall, British producer behind Screamadelica, dies aged 56
Discussion: Stereogum and Variety
People.com:
Love Island's Caroline Flack Reportedly Had Ambulance Called on Her the Night Before Her Death
Discussion: Just Jared
Nichola Murphy / HELLO!:
Jennifer Lopez shows off her toned abs in a tiny white bikini
Discussion: Page Six
 

 
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