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Joe Mahoney Cnhi / Niagara Gazette:
At New York prison, Harvey Weinstein put in isolation after contracting virus  —  ALBANY — Oscar-winning movie producer Harvey Weinstein, now one of New York's most notorious prison inmates after being sentenced for sexual assault, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, according to officials connected to the state prison system.
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Harvey Weinstein tests positive for coronavirus  —  Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has tested positive for the coronavirus in prison — and most likely contracted the disease at Rikers Island, an official briefed on the matter told The Post on Sunday.
Amy Klobuchar:
Statement from Senator Amy Klobuchar  —  I have news that many Americans are facing right now: my husband John has the coronavirus.  We just got the test results at 7 a.m. this morning.  While I cannot see him and he is of course cut off from all visitors, our daughter Abigail and I are constantly calling and texting and emailing.
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lopez's Ex-Boyfriend and High School Sweetheart, David Cruz, Dead at 51  —  Jennifer Lopez's ex-boyfriend — who she dated for nearly a decade — has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  J Lo's high school sweetheart, David Cruz, died Saturday in Mount Sinai West Hospital in Manhattan …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Page Six and Us Weekly
Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
AP Exclusive: Allen has new publisher, memoir out Monday  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Woody Allen's memoir, dropped by its original publisher after widespread criticism, has found a new home, The Associated Press has learned.  —  The 400-page book, still called “Apropos of Nothing,” was released Monday by Arcade Publishing.
Emily / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By Justin Timberlake Talking About His And Britney Spears' Ultra Elegant Matching Denim Look  —  Ah, 2001.  A simpler time.  WAIT, nope.  Let me be more specific.  January 2001.  That was a simpler time.  Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake had been dating since 1998 …
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Gabrielle Donnelly / Daily Mail:
I'm focused on being the best husband I can be now: He was in his wife's bad books after a night …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Meghan Markle No Longer Listed as ‘HRH’ or ‘Royal’ on Smart Works Charity Website  —  The charity now refers to Meghan as “Our Patron, The Duchess of Sussex”  —  Meghan Markle just took a significant step away from royal life.  —  On Saturday, Smart Works charity — of which Meghan is patron …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White go for a bike ride in Malibu  —  Could there still be hope for a blossoming new celebrity relationship amid the coronavirus outbreak?  —  “Vampire Diaries” actress Nina Dobrev and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White were spotted going for a bike ride together in Malibu on Sunday.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Pregnant Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail Secretly Wed … Officially husband and wife!  Michelle Williams and Thomas Kail, who are expecting their first child together, secretly tied the knot, a source confirms exclusively to Us Weekly.  —  Celebrity Couples Who Got Engaged and Married Within 12 Months
Discussion: Dlisted, People.com and Page Six
Tex Hollywood / Egotastic:
TikTok Girl Immune to COVID-19 … For all you online daters who can't get out there an online date because the police will arrest you, this TikTok girl is for you!  If you wipe her down with hand sanitizer, she can't contaminate you with the virus.  She won't eat all your food stores you've …
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Taylor Swift and Kanye West's ‘Famous’ Phone Call Video Leaks Online — Read the Transcript  —  In newly leaked video of the infamous phone call, Swift explains to West why she's wary of helping him release the “controversial” song  —  Four years after Kim Kardashian shared an edited phone call between …
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Chris Willman / Variety:
Taylor Swift and Kanye West's 2016 Phone Call Leaks: Read the Full Transcript
Discussion: MTV
TMZ.com:
Bumble Users Relying On Video Chats During Coronavirus Quarantine  —  There's a lot of Chatty Cathys self-isolating during the coronavirus outbreak ... and they're looking to hookup ... without the risk of spreading the virus.  —  Reps for Bumble tell TMZ their dating app is seeing …
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Wears Gloves for Farmers Market Trip, Social Distances  —  Gwyneth Paltrow is protecting herself and her loved ones against coronavirus — let's face it, she knows a thing or 2 about pandemics.  —  The “Contagion” star braved her local farmers market Sunday in Pacific Palisades …
Discussion: Page Six
Shirley Halperin / Variety:
Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Dies at 81  —  Kenny Rogers has died at the age of 81.  Rogers “passed away peacefully at home from natural causes under the care of hospice and surrounded by his family,” a representative for the singer said in a statement.  —  In a career that spanned …
Discussion: Full Feed, TMZ.com and Page Six
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:   Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Dies at 81
 
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Sam Farmer / Los Angeles Times:
NFL plans to stage its draft next month in a studio setting rather than Las Vegas
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: James Middleton abandons plans to marry his French fiancée Alizee Thevenet …
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Andy Cohen Says He Has ‘Tested Positive for Coronavirus’ and Urges People to ‘Stay Home’
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Bachelor's Peter Weber Says He Has Plans to Move Out of His Parents' House
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles take minority stakes in The Daily Beast; Sherwood will be CEO and publisher, and Coles will be chief creative and content officer

Laurence Peter / BBC:
Russia's Ministry of Justice labels BBC Russian correspondent Ilya Barabanov and science reporter Asya Kazantseva as “foreign agents”; both now live abroad

Sahil Patel / The Information:
Sources: Disney plans old-style TV channels within Disney+, with a continuous, scheduled stream of shows that are focused on certain genres like Star Wars

 
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