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8:55 AM ET, February 25, 2021

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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
It's a Boy!  Katharine McPhee and Husband David Foster Welcome a Son  —  This is the sixth child for David Foster, who married Katharine McPhee in June 2019  —  Katharine McPhee's baby has arrived!  —  The Smash actress, 36, has welcomed her first child, a son, with husband David Foster, her rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
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Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Katharine McPhee Reveals Sex of First Baby With David Foster  —  Katharine McPhee appeared on Roxy Manning and Tammin Sursok's Women on Top podcast and shared whether she and husband David Foster are having a boy or girl.  —  It's a boy for Katharine McPhee and husband David Foster.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Welcome Their 1st Child Together, His 6th
Discussion: The Sun
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle ‘Disappointed’ at Losing Patronages but There's ‘Still a Strong Family Bond’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “disappointed” not to be able to keep their royal patronages and Harry's military appointments, says a source close to the couple
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Prince William and Duchess Kate Are ‘Appalled’ by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Sit-Down Interview
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Cosmopolitan
Rick Porter / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Frasier’ Revival Greenlit at Paramount+  —  Kelsey Grammer will revise his iconic role in the comedy, which has been several years in the making.  —  Dr. Frasier Crane is listening — again.  —  A revival of classic sitcom Frasier starring Kelsey Grammer is officially a go at ViacomCBS' streaming service Paramount+.
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Peter White / Deadline:
Kelsey Grammer Back As Dr. Frasier Crane As Paramount+ Confirms ‘Frasier’ Reboot  —  Dr. Frasier Crane is officially coming back.  —  Kelsey Grammer is confirmed to reprise his role as the Seattle psychiatrist turned radio host in a reboot of long-running comedy Frasier for Paramount+.
Discussion: The Wrap
Celebs:
Mandy Moore reveals meaning behind new baby's name, plus more news  —  Mandy Moore shares the adorable reasons they named their new son August  —  New mom Mandy Moore hopped back on Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 24, to share the sweet reasons she and her husband, Taylor Goldmsmith, chose to name their newborn son August.
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Emma Parry / The Sun:
SELLING UP Kanye West ‘was trying to sell jewelry he had bought for Kim Kardashian just days before divorce’
Discussion: E! Online and Mirror.co.uk
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
How Kaley Cuoco Soared to New Heights in ‘The Flight Attendant’  —  During 12 seasons on “The Big Bang Theory,” Kaley Cuoco became one of the highest-paid actors in the history of television — but for her 6.4 million followers on Instagram, she gives away content for free.
Discussion: Egotastic, Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Actor Roundtable: Ben Affleck, Sacha Baron Cohen, Delroy Lindo, Gary Oldman, John David Washington and Steven Yeun on Their Liberating Roles  —  Six awards contenders reflect on the draws — and drawbacks — of a profession for which they have studied, sacrificed and, in a few cases, even risked their life.
Discussion: E! Online
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kelly Ripa shares intimate family photos for Joaquin's 18th birthday … He's all grown up.  —  Kelly Ripa shared intimate photos of her family in honor of son Joaquin's 18th birthday.  The montage featured photos of Joaquin with dad Mark Consuelos and siblings Lola, 19, and Michael Consuelos, 23, over the years.
Discussion: E! Online
Just Jared:
Garth Brooks Says His ‘Queen’ Trisha Yearwood Has Tested Positive For Coronavirus  —  Garth Brooks has revealed that wife Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for coronavirus.  —  The country couple's team shared a note from the duo on Facebook, revealing the news.
Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Why Nadia Sawalha isn't expecting a wedding invite from Stacey Solomon … Nadia Sawalha and Stacey Solomon count each other as close friends and Loose Women colleagues, but the YouTuber has admitted she isn't expecting a wedding invite from bride-to-be Stacey.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
Tiger Woods' Girlfriend, Erica Herman, Visits Him in the Hospital  —  Tiger Woods was greeted with a familiar face Wednesday as he recovers from his car crash ... his girlfriend stopped by, and it looks like she came bearing gifts.  —  Erica Herman popped into Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in West Carson …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Dory Jackson / Us Weekly:
Simon Cowell Recalls How Son Eric Compared Him to Ironman Amid Back Surgery Recovery: ‘That Was the Sweetest Thing’  —  Simon Cowell reflected on the aftermath of his painful back injury and his son's reaction for the first time since the August 2020 accident.  —  Celebrity Health Scares
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Mary Cosby's husband addresses controversial marriage on ‘RHOSLC’ reunion  —  Mary Cosby's husband is finally speaking up about their unconventional marriage.  —  Robert Sr. appeared in the hot seat — albeit virtually, due to pandemic-related travel concerns — at the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” …
Discussion: The Sun and People.com
Caitlyn Hitt / Us Weekly:
‘Home Improvement’ Alum Zachery Ty Bryan Pleads Guilty in Domestic Violence Case  —  Zachery Ty Bryan agreed to a plea deal in a domestic violence case against him, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  The Home Improvement alum, 39, will avoid jail time after pleading guilty to menacing and fourth-degree assault.
 
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Mary Gallagher / The Sun:
HOUSE STRESSFUL Katie Price had no idea £1.2m Surrey home was being sold and now faces third big move in a year
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Ricki Lake was naked when fiancé Ross Burningham proposed
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Amanda Devlin / The Sun:
Celebs Go Dating fans confused as Wayne Lineker claims he's engaged to Chloe Ferry as she poses with ring in the mansion
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
TMZ.com:
Dr. Jill Biden Gives Kelly Clarkson Words of Encouragement About Divorce
Discussion: Elle and E! Online
Tracy Swartz / Chicago Tribune:
Chance the Rapper sues former manager, says his incompetence and betrayal cost the musician business opportunities
Discussion: Stereogum
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Ivan Hall Not ‘Comfortable’ Returning to the Bachelor Franchise with Chris Harrison as Host
Discussion: The Sun and Bustle
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Ryan Gosling To Star In ‘The Actor’ With Duke Johnson To Direct Adaptation Of Donald E. Westlake Novel ‘Memory:’ Hot EFM Package
Discussion: The Wrap
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Sophia Caraballo Pineiro / The Sun:
BOSS IN COURT Bruce Springsteen has drunk driving charges dropped after admitting he had 2 tequila shots in park
Discussion: FemaleFirst, The Blemish and TMZ.com
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Who's in the Reading and Leeds Festival 2021 lineup?
Discussion: Daily Star
Lisa McLoughlin / The Sun:
Ex-Coronation Street star Lucien Laviscount is unrecognisable after smoking hot body transformation
Discussion: Daily Star
Starr Bowenbank / Cosmopolitan:
Because You're Curious to Know, Here Are All 13 Hair Colors Billie Eilish Has Had
Discussion: POPSUGAR, E! Online and FemaleFirst
David Boroff / The Sun:
SHE'S BACK Punky Brewster 2021: Who's in the cast?
People.com:
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni on Their Long-Standing Friendship and TV Reunion
Discussion: PeopleTV and Glamour
Joanne Kavanagh / The Sun:
Who is Brahim Fouradi? Music boss who Zara McDermott cheated on Sam Thompson with
Discussion: Daily Star
 

 
From Mediagazer:

The Guardian:
How China is using AI news anchors to spread its propaganda on social media; Microsoft: some AI anchors were created using ByteDance's video editing app CapCut

Renee DiResta / The Guardian:
How a rightwing smear campaign against NPR and its CEO Katherine Maher, who is on Signal Foundation's board, led Elon Musk to malign Signal

Nitish Pahwa / Slate:
How bots monopolizing DeviantArt's promotional and revenue apparatuses and the platform's unwillingness to address the issue are driving artists to abandon it

 
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