Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
10:05 AM ET, April 8, 2020

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
Rolling Stone:
John Prine, One of America's Greatest Songwriters, Dead at 73  —  Grammy-winning singer who combined literary genius with a common touch succumbs to coronavirus complications  —  John Prine, who for five decades wrote rich, plain-spoken songs that chronicled the struggles and stories …
Discussion: The Sun and Stereogum
RELATED:
William Grimes / New York Times:
John Prine, Who Chronicled the Human Condition in Song, Dies at 73  —  A folk singer and songwriter with a raspy voice and an offbeat humor, he was revered by his peers, including Bob Dylan.  —  John Prine, the raspy-voiced country-folk singer whose ingenious lyrics to songs by turns poignant …
Discussion: The Wrap
Chris Willman / Variety:
Hal Willner, Music Producer and ‘SNL’ Veteran, Dies of Coronavirus at 64  —  Eddie Kramer, Engineer for Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and ‘Woodstock,’ Set to Get His Own Rock Doc (EXCLUSIVE)  —  ‘One World: Together at Home’ Telecast Will Span Major Networks, Feature Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, More
Discussion: The Wrap and Stereogum
Hannah Furness / Telegraph:
Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan plan non-profit empire under the name Archewell, ‘to do something of meaning’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tell the Telegraph: ‘Before SussexRoyal, came the idea of Arche’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on plans to run emotional support groups …
RELATED:
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Confirm New Name of Foundation, to Launch ‘When the Time Is Right’  —  In a statement, the couple explained that the name reflects a desire “to do something of meaning”  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have confirmed the name of their future foundation, and it has a special meaning.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:   Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announce Archewell: All the Details On Their Next Endeavor
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Tiger King Fans Can Watch Joe Exotic's Full Three-Way Wedding Ceremony on YouTube  —  Joe Exotic married partners John Finlay and Travis Maldonado in an elaborate 2014 wedding ceremony  —  Didn't get enough of Joe Exotic's untraditional, three-way wedding in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness?
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
RELATED:
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Carole Baskin's missing husband the focus of Tiger King sequel at ID  —  Investigation Discovery is taking on Tiger King.  —  The crime documentary cable channel just announced an unofficial limited series sequel to Netflix's blockbuster docuseries.  —  But ID will focus less …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Bethany Heitman / Health.com:
Alanis Morissette is Breastfeeding on Our May Cover—and It's a Tribute to Moms Everywhere  —  Deeply intelligent and incredibly open, the groundbreaking musician opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her postpartum experience.  —  An interesting thing happens when you mention Alanis Morissette's name to, well, just about anyone.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Page Six
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner & Momager Kris Jenner Reunite During Quarantine To Produce Some HILARIOUS TikTok Videos!  —  Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner getting together to produce TikTok videos is the coronavirus quarantine content we never knew we needed!  —  The Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars reunited …
Discussion: Page Six
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Night of the Hunter’ Remake in the Works at Universal (EXCLUSIVE)  —  ‘Watchmen’ Director Stephen Williams Boards Universal's Thriller 'Don't Go in the Water' (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Universal Pictures is remaking “The Night of the Hunter,” a 1955 film adaptation based on the novel by Davis Grubb.
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
R. KELLY BID FOR JAIL RELEASE DENIED!!!  —  R. Kelly swung hard to get out of jail over fears he'd catch COVID-19 ... but he struck out 'cause the judge just denied his request.  —  According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the judge said among the several reasons why the disgraced singer …
Discussion: The Blemish, The Sun and Page Six
People.com:
Alec Baldwin and Wife Hilaria Expecting Baby 4 Months After Miscarriage: ‘Just Got the Great News’  —  Alec and Hilaria Baldwin's baby on the way will join big sisters Carmen and Ireland, plus big brothers Romeo, Leonardo and Rafael  —  Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have a little one on the way.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 10:05 AM ET, April 8, 2020.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
Lola Ogunnaike / Marie Claire:
Megan Thee Stallion Is Just Warming Up
Discussion: Us Weekly and Go Fug Yourself
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Bachelorette's Dustin Kendrick Says Peter Weber and Kelley Flanagan Have ‘Disgusting Cute’ Chemistry
TMZ.com:
DANA WHITE SECURING PRIVATE ISLAND FOR UFC FIGHTS ... ‘Fights Every Week’
Discussion: ESPN and New York Times
Tom Brady / The Players' Tribune:
The Only Way Is Through  —  What does it mean to change …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Leah Prinzivalli / Allure:
Everything You Need to Know About MAC's Selena La Reina Makeup Collection
Discussion: Page Six
 Earlier Picks: 
Jake Gyllenhaal / AnotherMan:
Cover Story: Jake Gyllenhaal Is a Changed Man
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
John Lowe / Detroit Free Press:
Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85
Emily / Dlisted:
Armie Hammer and Timothée Chalamet Are Supposedly Set For The “Call Me By Your Name” Sequel