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8:15 AM ET, October 21, 2020

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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on ‘Really’ Checking in on Others Right Now  —  Meghan and Prince Harry chatted with Alexis Ohanian, the hosts of the Teenager Therapy podcast and more special guests  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are continuing the conversation about creating safe and more equitable online communities.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Megan McCluskey / TIME:
‘This Is a Global Crisis.’ Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Discuss the State of the Digital World  —  Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, are working to educate others about the role that online communities can play in people's lives offline.
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Meghan Markle's pinky ring is a custom Lorraine Schwartz design  —  Meghan Markle's new pinky ring is a mystery no more.  —  When the Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry posed for a new portrait last week, Markle was pictured wearing a gold Cartier “Love” bracelet ($6,550) …
Discussion: HELLO!
Will Thorne / Variety:
Dominic West Set to Play Prince Charles in Seasons 5 and 6 of ‘The Crown’ … Dominic West is one of the final key players joining “The Crown.”  —  Sources tell Variety that West is in late-stage discussions for the role, though the deal isn't done.  The actor would play Charles in the final two seasons of the Netflix drama.
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Vivek Chaudhary / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Dominic West's wife Catherine Fitzgerald flies alone to Ireland ‘for a work trip’ after her husband's Rome holiday with Lily James  — The 49-year-old landscape gardener flew to Shannon airport in County Limerick, Ireland, in the last few days  — She has gone to stay …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Ernesto Macias / Interview Magazine:
Rick Owens and Miley Cyrus on Rock Stars, Recklessness, and Life on the Road  —  When you've amassed enough notoriety in fashion, just a surname will do.  Chanel.  Versace.  Dior.  And then there's Rick.  Since launching his eponymous line in 1994, Rick Owens, one of the last great …
Discussion: Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and Stereogum
TMZ.com:
Tekashi 6ix9ine Sued Over 2015 Underage Sexual Video Case  —  TEKASHI 6IX9INE SUED OVER UNDERAGE SEXUAL VIDEO CASE  —  12:11 PM PT — 6ix9ine's attorney, Lance Lazzaro, tells TMZ ... the rapper will “defend the lawsuit vigorously” once he's properly served.  Lazzaro adds that it's been 5 years ... and she's now deciding to sue.
Discussion: Page Six, Stereogum, Bossip and The Blemish
Laura Wagner / VICE:
New Yorker Suspends Jeffrey Toobin for Zoom Dick Incident  —  In a statement to VICE, Jeffrey Toobin apologized for the “embarrassingly stupid mistake.”  —  Laura Wagner  —  The New Yorker has suspended reporter Jeffrey Toobin.  Sources tell VICE it's because he exposed himself during …
Lily Wakefield / PinkNews:
Carole Baskin reveals she has ‘always considered herself bisexual’ and ‘could just as easily have a wife as a husband’  —  Carole Baskin has revealed that she is bisexual, and that she discovered her sexuality while spending time with the LGBT+ community during the AIDS crisis.
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TMZ.com:
Carole Baskin Comes Out as Bisexual
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in HBO Limited Series ‘The Son;’ Denis Villeneuve, Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy to Produce … HBO has greenlit a limited series adaptation of the Jo Nesbø novel “The Son” with Jake Gyllenhaal attached to star and executive produce, Variety has learned.
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
People.com:
Robert Redford Is Mourning His Son James' Death with His Family: ‘The Grief Is Immeasurable’  —  The actor's son, James, died on Friday from bile-duct cancer in his liver  —  Robert Redford is staying close to his family following the death of his son, James.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Emily Nash / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton shows ‘caring’ nature during surprise outing - best photos  —  Sami, a volunteer at a community Food Hub in Hackney, revealed he didn't know that his picture had been submitted by one of his colleagues until he got a call from the National Portrait Gallery.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, People.com and Page Six
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
‘Wicked’ Director Stephen Daldry Exits Universal Movie Musical Adaptation  —  EXCLUSIVE: Stephen Daldry has exited as the director of Wicked, Universal's long awaited screen adaptation of the smash hit stage musical.  Sources tell Deadline that the studio wants this movie mounted more quickly than Daldry was comfortable moving.
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
 
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Ant Anstead joins ‘breakup recovery’ program after Christina Anstead split
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Chrishell Stause Dedicates Emotional DWTS Performance to Her Late Parents: ‘This Dance Is for Them’
Discussion: Page Six
Simon Perry / People.com:
Rarely-Seen Photo of Prince Philip Released as He Passes Down Honor to Grandson Prince William
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Away’ Canceled By Netflix After One Season
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Discussion: Us Weekly and Full Feed
 

 
From Mediagazer:

New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B, vs. $23.27B estimated, an all-time record

 
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