Top News:
Christina Lamb / The Sunday Times:
Can Sophie, Countess of Wessex, steady the royal ship? … On Tuesday, March 3, the Court Circular, published in The Times every day, started pretty much as it has since 1803, when George III, frustrated by inaccurate royal reporting, appointed a “court newsman” to inform newspapers about royal engagements.
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HELLO!, People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Ex-NFL WR Reche Caldwell Dead, Shot and Killed In Tampa — EX-NFL WR RECHE CALDWELL SHOT AND KILLED IN TAMPA — REMEMBERING RECHE CALDWELL — 9:53 AM PT — Cops now say it appears Caldwell was targeted — it was not a random act. — “Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim …
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Perez Hilton and Bossip
NBC News:
Prosecutors formally request to talk with Prince Andrew in Epstein investigation — Federal prosecutors in New York have formally requested through the British government to speak with Prince Andrew as part of their criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's history of sexual abuse, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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Dlisted, The Sun, Cele|bitchy, The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Jeff Benjamin / Variety:
BTS and Big Hit Entertainment Donate $1 Million to Black Lives Matter (EXCLUSIVE) — UPDATED: After K-pop titans BTS stated their solidarity with #BlackLivesMatter this week, declaring “we stand together” against racial discrimination, the group and its Korean record label are making a further commitment …
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New York Times and Page Six
Robert Butler III / Geeks Of Color:
Exclusive: Josh Trank Wanted Black Actress For Role of Sue Storm in ‘Fantastic Four’ — Before you read this piece, please take a moment to support the Black Lives Matter Movement. Click on this link for all the various ways that you can help. Now is not the time to for silence.
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Ana de Armas has life-size cutout of herself outside her home — Ana de Armas appears to be having some fun with the paparazzi who regularly swarm outside her house. — The “Knives Out” star — who is dating Ben Affleck — now has a life-size cardboard cutout of herself on the lawn.
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Vulture and X17 Online
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Sophie Turner Claps Back at Critic After Attending Protest: ‘This Is About Changing the System’ — Sophie Turner is speaking out in support of all those around the world who are fighting against systemic racism — Sophie Turner is using her platform to fight against racial injustice.
Discussion:
Perez Hilton and Cele|bitchy
Brenna Ehrlich / Page Six:
Prince's estate releases new video in honor of George Floyd — Leon Bridges, Terrace Martin Offer a Meditation on Racism in ‘Sweeter’ — The Obamas Address Class of 2020 in Virtual Commencement Speeches — Show Taper/Defense Attorney Represents George Floyd Protesters Pro Bono
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Stassi Schroeder dropped by brands after calling police on Faith Stowers — Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute are under fire for a 2018 incident involving former “Vanderpump Rules” cast member Faith Stowers. — While the pair have been posting in support of Black Lives Matter …
Discussion:
Perez Hilton, Oh No They Didn't!, The Sun, Us Weekly and People.com
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Lifetime cancels plans to air Abby Lee Miller reality show after racism accusations — Abby Lee Miller's reality show on Lifetime isn't moving forward. — The cable network has canceled its plans to air Abby's Virtual Dance Off in wake of the reality TV star being accused of racism …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
'TV's Top 5': A Conversation About Police and Hollywood With the ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Showrunner — In the wake of George Floyd's death by Minneapolis police and subsequent protests, Warren Leight joins podcast hosts Lesley Goldberg and Daniel Fienberg for an interview about how TV portrays law enforcement …
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Fox News
Vicky Lytaki / The Sun:
KATE'S PAIN Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper may be locked in a coma forever after coronavirus ‘attacked everything’ — A PRINTED sign on Kate Garraway's front door reads: “Wash your hands immediately on entering. Do not touch anything. Go straight to the sink and wash for 20 seconds.”
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HELLO! and Daily Star
