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3:45 PM ET, March 18, 2020

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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Amanda Bynes Is ‘Seeking Treatment for Mental Health Issues,’ Says Lawyer: ‘We Ask for Privacy’  —  “We ask for any speculation about her personal life from the public and the media to cease so Amanda can focus on getting better,” Amanda Bynes' lawyer tells PEOPLE  —  Amanda Bynes is focusing on her health.
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M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Amanda Bynes Announces She's Pregnant!  —  UPDATE 5:47 A.M. PT: Maybe we spoke too soon?  After both Amanda and Paul posted images of a sonogram with the actress' name emblazoned on the top, the photos have been swiftly deleted from their respective social media profiles.  Was she “hacked” again?
Discussion: TMZ.com and X17 Online
People.com:
Amanda Bynes Expecting First Child with Paul Michael After Reuniting Following a Brief Split  —  “Baby in the making,” Paul Michael captioned an Instagram post of an ultrasound  —  Amanda Bynes is having a baby after reuniting with her ex Paul Michael after a brief split, PEOPLE confirms.
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Ana de Armas Shares Photos That Ben Affleck Took of Her on the Beach During Costa Rica Vacation  —  While making the thriller Deep Water last year in New Orleans, Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas had “an instant connection,” a set source previously told PEOPLE  —  Ana de Armas is showing off her beau Ben Affleck's photography skills!
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince George and Princess Charlotte Will Now Home School Amid Coronavirus  —  The royal children will now move to “remote learning” and continue their lessons online … Prince George and Princess Charlotte are set to be continue their lessons at home after their school asked parents …
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Britney Spears Says She's Being Bullied Over Her Instagram Feed!  —  The iconic phrase “leave Britney alone” has never rung more true.  —  Many followers and critics of Britney Spears have been voicing concern over her mental state because of the latest Instagram posts on her account.
Discussion: Page Six
Lee Brown / Page Six:
Idris Elba hints Justin Trudeau's wife infected him with coronavirus  —  Idris Elba believes he got coronavirus on the day he hugged Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's infected wife.  —  “I know I've been exposed to it from March 4,” the 47-year-old “Luther” star said …
Cheyenne Roundtree / Daily Mail:
Meghan tells friends Harry feels 'helpless self-isolating in Canada  —  Meghan is self-isolating in Canada and is taking steps to protect her family from COVID-19, requiring ‘everyone on their team to wear latex gloves at all times and are to follow a strict hygiene protocol’.
Ale Russian / People.com:
Ashley Tisdale Recreates High School Musical Dance in Quarantine — and Vanessa Hudgens Joins!  —  Ashley Tisdale is keeping her spirits up during self-quarantine by recreating a fan-favorite dance from High School Musical … Ashley Tisdale is taking a walk down memory lane while self-quarantining amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Vanessa Hudgens makes puzzling remarks about coronavirus
Discussion: TMZ.com
Official website of the New England Patriots:
Statements from Robert Kraft, Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels on QB Tom Brady  —  After two decades of dominance with the New England Patriots, quarterback Tom Brady will become an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 18, concluding his illustrious Patriots career.
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X17 Online:
Tom Brady And The New England Patriots Are Officially Breaking Up... Where Will He Play Next?
Discussion: TMZ.com
Ann Patchett / Vanity Fair:
Reese Witherspoon on Little Fires Everywhere, The Morning Show, and Big Little Lies  —  In recent years, Reese Witherspoon has turned her literary obsession into an empire.  Her latest brilliant book adaptation: Little Fires Everywhere, which debuts March 18 on Hulu.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
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Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Beyoncé's incredibly sweet gesture to her famous friends revealed
Discussion: Perez Hilton
TMZ.com:
Floyd Mayweather's Uncle Roger Mayweather Dead at 58, Legendary Boxing Trainer  —  Floyd Mayweather's uncle, Roger Mayweather — one of the most famous boxing trainers ever — has died, Floyd's camp confirms with TMZ Sports.  He was 58.  —  Roger was a KEY member of Floyd's training team …
Discussion: The Wrap
People.com:
Princess Beatrice's Wedding Could Be Postponed for Third Time, Now Due to Coronavirus Concerns  —  The princess' wedding date was already previously changed twice due to her father Prince Andrew's scandal  —  Princess Beatrice's wedding to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi could be postponed once again …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
‘Carol Burnett Show’ Star Lyle Waggoner Dead at 84  —  11:40 AM PT — Carol Burnett tells TMZ, “He was funny, kind and multi-talented.  But even more than that, a loving friend.  I will miss him.”  —  Lyle Waggoner — known for his roles on hit TV shows in the '60s and '70s …
Scott Roxborough / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Big Brother’ Germany Candidates to Find Out About Coronavirus in Live Show  —  The contestants of the hit reality TV show have been shut off from the outside world since Feb. 10 and will be some of the last people in the world to hear of the pandemic.  —  Some of the last people in the world …
Discussion: Deadline and Us Weekly
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Tyler Cameron and Hannah Brown Play Volleyball, Hit the Beach with Friends
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Young And The Restless’ & ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Suspend Production Amid Coronavirus Crisis
TMZ.com:
Actor Stuart Whitman Dead at 92
Discussion: The Wrap and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B estimated, amid the company's push to insert ads into Prime Video

Steven Waldman / Columbia Journalism Review:
Jeff Bezos should donate The Washington Post to a public charity that maintains its quality and independence, as he is too financially compromised to own it

Dade Hayes / Deadline:
In its Q3 earnings call, Comcast CEO Mike Cavanagh says the company is weighing spinning off its cable networks and open to “partnerships in streaming”

 
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