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12:15 PM ET, June 25, 2020

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Anousha Sakoui / Los Angeles Times:
Harry and Meghan's next move: Signing with speaking agency that reps Obamas, Clintons  —  Look who's talking!  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who are settling into life in Los Angeles, have signed on with the New York-based Harry Walker Agency for speaking engagements, according to a person familiar with their plans.
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People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Sign with Speaking Agency in Next Big Move Post-Royal Life
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D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Lisa Rinna Claims QVC Is Attempting To Silence Her After ‘Karens’ Bash Her Black Lives Matter Support … QVC has some explaining to do after allegedly attempting to silence Lisa Rinna's support of the Black Lives Matter movement after “Karens” begged for her firing!
Discussion: Page Six
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Eiza González apologizes for wearing blackface in old telenovela  —  Eiza González has apologized after images of her in blackface from an old telenovela resurfaced on social media this week.  —  “I am deeply sorry and ashamed about having worn blackface makeup shown in the images circulating.
People.com:
Kate Middleton Shares Personal Photo of Prince William's Most Real Dad Moment Yet  —  “They are spending more time together than they would normally,” a source close to the royal household tells PEOPLE  —  Kate Middleton offered a rare glimpse into her private life at Anmer Hall in Norfolk …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Jason Kelly / Bloomberg:
LeBron James Gets $100 Million Investment to Build Media Empire  —  “We've been through a lot this year,” said LeBron James.  The three-time NBA champion and Los Angeles Laker talked to me on June 23 via Zoom with his childhood friend and business partner, Maverick Carter.
Will Thorne / Variety:
‘Scrubs’ Episodes Featuring Blackface Removed From Hulu  —  Showtime Moves Comey Miniseries to Before Presidential Election Following Cast and Producer Backlash  —  Hulu has removed three episodes of “Scrubs” which featured characters in blackface, following a request by the show's creator Bill Lawrence …
Discussion: BuzzFeed News
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Inside Kim Kardashian's incredible designer wardrobe: all the pictures  —  Kim Kardashian has a designer wardrobe that dreams are made of - which is hardly surprising considering her close relationship with many top-notch designers.  The reality TV star has pieces from Gucci, Balmain, Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent - the list is endless!
Discussion: Page Six
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Dennis Quaid Says It Was ‘Love at First Sight’ with New Wife Laura Savoie  —  “It was about us,” says Quaid, who eloped with his bride to Santa Barbara  —  For Dennis Quaid, meeting his new wife Laura Savoie changed everything.  —  “It was love at first sight,” he tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week's issue.
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Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
“I'm Not Settling for Lip Service“: Janelle Monae, Jennifer Aniston, Zendaya, Reese Witherspoon, Helena Bonham Carter, Rose Byrne and the Drama Actress Roundtable  —  Six top actresses get real about everything from dismantling systemic racism ("It can't just be, 'We're going to march …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Ryan Satin / Pro Wrestling Sheet:
Multiple People in WWE Test Positive for COVID-19  —  Pro Wrestling Sheet has learned multiple people in WWE who have been at the Performance Center tested positive for COVID-19 this week, including in-ring talent.  —  While it's unclear when they were tested exactly, or how many of them were for wrestlers …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Daily Star
Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston's ‘11 11’ Wrist Tattoo Has a Sentimental Meaning: 'She's Very Spiritual'  —  A source tells PEOPLE why the number 11 holds a special place in Aniston's heart  —  It's possible that Jennifer Aniston has not one but two tattoos dedicated to her beloved late dog Norman.
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik Finalize Their Divorce 9 Months After Announcing Split  —  The exes have two children together: daughter Elsie, who turns 5 in July, and son Charlie, 3  —  Zooey Deschanel and Jacob Pechenik have finalized their divorce.  —  According to court documents obtained …
Discussion: Page Six and The Blast
Alyssa Toomey / KMOV-TV:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Tom Sandoval gives back to hometown St. Louis: ‘You never forget where you came from’  —  The reality star is a St. Louis native, and he recently spent time in the city to help drum up support for a few local bars that have been struggling in the wake of recent unrest and COVID-19.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Rebecca Keegan / Hollywood Reporter:
A.I. Robot Cast In Lead Role of $70M Sci-Fi Film  —  The feature, financed by the backers of ‘To the Bone’ and ‘Loving Vincent,’ is said to be the first to rely on an artificially intelligent actor.  —  As the industry grapples with how to reopen for production safely …
Discussion: The WOW Report
 
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Twister’ Reboot in the Works at Universal With Joseph Kosinski Eyed to Direct (EXCLUSIVE)
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Brody Jenner Dating Louis Tomlinson's Baby Mama, Introduces Her To Ex
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

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

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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