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Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
The Queen breaks with royal tradition following death of beloved Prince Philip … The Queen has been inundated with messages of condolence following the death of her husband, Prince Philip.  As and when she is able to reply, the 94-year-old monarch will draw on a supply of special writing paper featuring a black crest.
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Won't Celebrate Her 95th Birthday as Usual Following Prince Philip's Death  —  The Queen is celebrating her first birthday in decades without her husband Prince Philip on Wednesday  —  Queen Elizabeth's 95th birthday this week will be a subdued occasion following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip.
Discussion: Just Jared
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
‘Downton Abbey 2’ Sets Release Date As Production Gets Underway With Original Cast Back & Dominic West Among New Additions  —  Focus Features has set production with Gareth Neame's Carnival Films on Downton Abbey 2.  —  The original principal cast will all once again return for the second film …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted and Mirror
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Just Jared:
‘Downton Abbey 2’ Confirmed, Original Cast Returning with 4 New Stars Confirmed!  —  Downton Abbey is officially getting another movie and will be released in just a few months!  —  The original cast is all returning for the new film, set to be released on December 22, 2021.
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and POPSUGAR
Nick Romano / EW.com:
Surprise! Downton Abbey movie sequel heading to theaters this Christmas
Discussion: The Sun and Oh No They Didn't!
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Kanye West ‘annoyed’ fans think Kim Kardashian initiated divorce  —  Hitmaker Kanye West wants to be No. 1 — even in his divorce.  —  Sources tell us that the hip-hop star is “annoyed” at reports that say Kim Kardashian filed first in their split, and that she's divorcing him.
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Just Jared:
Demi Lovato Apologizes for How She Handled Frozen Yogurt Situation (Video)  —  Demi Lovato is speaking out with an apology for the way she handled the whole situation with the frozen yogurt shop The Bigg Chill.  —  For those that haven't been following along, Demi called out the local Los Angeles business …
Discussion: E! Online
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Piers Morgan / Daily Mail:
I'm triggered too - by nasty, arrogant, frozen-yogurt-brained celebrity bullies like Demi Lovato trying to ruin small family businesses during a pandemic by playing the victim in such a pathetic manner  —  The Bigg Chill sells delicious frozen yogurts.  —  I know this because I've eaten many of them.
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Accused of Hitting Ex, Arrested  —  ‘IDOL’ CONTESTANT CECIL RAY ACCUSED OF HITTING EX-GIRLFRIEND ... Arrested for Burglary of Habitation  —  “American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face …
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Dani Dyer vows 'I'll stand by' boyfriend Sammy Kimmence after he pleads guilty to fraud in £34k scam on elderly  —  DANI Dyer will “stand by” the father of her son after he pleaded guilty to fraud in a mammoth £34k scam of the elderly.  —  The reality TV star's rep exclusively told us …
Discussion: Mirror and Daily Star
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Ellie Cambridge / The Sun:
Dani Dyer's boyfriend Sammy Kimmence faces jail after admitting scamming two pensioners out of £34,000
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Olivia Colman in Talks to Join Samuel L. Jackson in Marvel's ‘Secret Invasion’ Series (Exclusive)  —  The Oscar nominee is making her Marvel debut.  —  Oscar nominee Olivia Colman is heading into the Marvel Universe.  —  Colman, who is nominated for the best supporting actress Academy Award …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Scottie Pippen's Firstborn Son Antron Pippen Dies, ‘I Love You Son’  —  Scottie Pippen has revealed his oldest son Antron Pippen passed away on Sunday.  He was only 33.  —  “I'm heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron.
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Katie Holmes shares sweet never-before-seen family photos of Suri as she turns 15 … Katie Holmes has taken to Instagram with three never-before-seen photographs of her daughter, Suri Cruise.  —  In celebration of Suri's 15th birthday, Katie proudly posted the new images, including two showing mother and child cuddled up together.
Discussion: RADAR, Perez Hilton, Elle, Page Six and E! Online
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Are ‘Beyond Relieved’ to Complete Prison Sentences: Source  —  “She and Mossimo made huge mistakes.  They have taken responsibility for them and just want to start fresh now,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  FB  —  More  —  Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Chris Evans responds to flirty DM that Lizzo drunkenly sent him  —  Chris Evans sees no shame in Lizzo's game.  —  The “Captain America” star, 39, responded to the “Good as Hell” singer, 32, after she drunkenly slid in his DMs over the weekend with a flirty message.
P. Claire Dodson / Teen Vogue:
“After” Movie Series Adds Hardin Prequel, Next-Generation Sequel: Exclusive  —  “The After universe just keeps expanding,” director Castille Landon tells Teen Vogue.  —  Some exciting news for After movie fans: the young adult franchise is about to get even bigger.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jess Glynne bullied into deleting her social media by cruel trolls who told her to ‘go die’  —  THE impact of social media trolling is clearer than ever but still some vile people seem insistent on bullying online, with Jess Glynne the latest victim.  —  I've learned she has been forced off Instagram …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Oscar Attendees Will Not Wear Face Masks During Telecast (EXCLUSIVE) … The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony on April 25.  —  The news was announced on Monday morning during a Zoom meeting with Academy reps and nominees, and studio and personal publicists.
Discussion: Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure Says Son Lev Is ‘Great’ After Calling Off Engagement  —  The Fuller House alum, 45, exclusively told Us Weekly on Thursday, April 14, that her youngest son called off his engagement to Taylor Hutchison eight months after publicly announcing the proposal.
Discussion: Page Six
Yaron Steinbuch / Page Six:
Lip readers decipher what Prince William said to Harry at Philip's funeral  —  Prince William told his brother Prince Harry during their grandfather's funeral that the service “was great” — to which his sibling replied that “it was as he wanted it,” according to lip readers who analyzed the interaction.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Billie Eilish cozies up to actor Matthew Tyler Vorce  —  Hopefully he's not a bad guy.  —  Billie Eilish was photographed on a cozy stroll with actor Matthew Tyler Vorce in Santa Barbara, Calif., over the weekend.  —  The 19-year-old “Everything I Wanted” singer and Vorce walked …
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Katie Price's relief as Harvey gets his second jab of Covid vaccine - after first one saw him rushed to hospital  —  KATIE Price is relieved her 18-year-old son Harvey got his second coronavirus vaccine jab last week - after the first dose triggered a terrifying hospital dash.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
 
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Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Widowed Queen will be surrounded by tiny ‘bubble’ …
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