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1:25 PM ET, March 23, 2020

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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.
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: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
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  —  Swift fans believe it vindicates her of charges she lied about not being told all the “Famous” lyrics.  Either way, the 25-minute call diverges fascinatingly into West's relationship with his wife, Drake rivalry …
Discussion: MTV
TMZ.com:
JENNIFER LOPEZ 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 ... this according to the NYC Medical Examiner's Office.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Sam Farmer / Los Angeles Times:
NFL plans to stage its draft next month in a studio setting rather than Las Vegas  —  Las Vegas is off for next month's NFL draft.  No celebrations along the Strip.  No boats navigating players across the Bellagio Hotel fountain to the stage.  All that was scuttled in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak.
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: TMZ.com, Full Feed and Page Six
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:   Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Dies at 81
TMZ.com:
Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation Donates $5 Mill to Coronavirus Relief  —  RIHANNA DONATES $5 MILLION To Coronavirus Relief Through Foundation  —  Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation just made a massive donation in an effort to help support those challenged by and working to stop the coronavirus.
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Andy Cohen Says He Has ‘Tested Positive for Coronavirus’ and Urges People to ‘Stay Home’  —  The Bravo host also said that Watch What Happens Live will be going on hiatus while he recovers  —  Andy Cohen is the latest celebrity to test positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Discussion: Dlisted, Queerty and Us Weekly
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Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: James Middleton abandons plans to marry his French fiancée Alizee Thevenet this summer amid coronavirus chaos  —  While Princess Beatrice still hopes to exchange vows with property developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a small ceremony at St James's Palace in May, another ‘royal’ wedding is definitely off.
Discussion: Page Six
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 out with a co-star - but you can't erase the past, says Justin Timberlake, only improve the future...  As birthday greetings go, it was ambiguous to say the least.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Perez Hilton
Emily Nash / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton secretly visit NHS centre during coronavirus pandemic
Discussion: Page Six
Dave Birkett / Detroit Free Press:
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Associated Press:
Large protests outside the annual WHCD event condemned both the Western news' media coverage of the war in Gaza and President Biden's handling of the conflict

 
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