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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Wore a Brooch with a Romantic Backstory to Prince Philip's Funeral  —  The Queen inherited the diamond and pearl piece from her grandmother, Queen Mary  —  Queen Elizabeth wore a diamond brooch with connections to multiple royal weddings to say goodbye to the love of her life.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Won't Celebrate Her 95th Birthday as Usual Following Prince Philip's Death
Discussion: Just Jared
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
The Queen breaks with royal tradition following death of beloved Prince Philip
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
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 …
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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.
Russell Myers / Mirror.co.uk:
Prince Harry's ‘deeply personal’ note to ‘very hurt’ Charles before Philip funeral  —  EXCLUSIVE: Prince Harry opened his heart to dad Charles after their relationship ‘hit rock bottom’ and promised to ‘respect the institution’, the Mirror can reveal  —  Prince Harry wrote his father a …
Discussion: Telegraph
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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!
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and POPSUGAR
Nick Romano / EW.com:
Surprise! Downton Abbey movie sequel heading to theaters this Christmas
Discussion: The Sun
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian courted by royals, billionaires and A-listers amid divorce  —  Kim Kardashian is earning the title of “most eligible billionaire bachelorette” following her split from Kanye West, Page Six has learned.  —  A source told us the KKW Beauty CEO is being courted by the cream of the crop of potential suitors.
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 …
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Sweetest Relationship Moments  —  “I F-KING LOVE YOU!  🖤 YOU'RE A BLESSING TO THIS WORLD,” he captioned the Instagram post.  “HAPPY BIRTHDAY @kourtneykardash.”  —  Barker's bold declaration shocked some social media users, but according to a source …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
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: FemaleFirst and Mirror
Just Jared:
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021 Nominations Revealed - Full List of Nominees Released!  —  The full list of nominees for the 2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards has been released!  —  The following programs had the most nominees this year: WandaVision (5), Emily In Paris (4), The Boys (4), Bridgerton …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and E! Online
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Field Notes On Love’: Dove Cameron & Jordan Fisher To Star In Warner Bros/HBO Max Movie; Lauren Graham Co-Adapting  —  Co-adapting are Smith and Gilmore Girls star Lauren Graham.  Appian Way's president of production Jennifer Davisson and Phillip Watson are producing.  Fisher is executive producing.
Discussion: Just Jared
Nick Markus / Celebrity Insider:
Vanessa Bryant Marks What Would Have Been Her And Kobe Bryant's 20th Wedding Anniversary  —  Vanessa Bryant took to her platform to mark what would have been her and Kobe's 20th wedding anniversary.  The widow celebrated her ‘forever’ love with the Instagram posts that included some of their best moments together.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Edgar Ramirez to Star in ‘Florida Man’ Drama Series for Netflix  —  Donald Todd serves as creator and showrunner on the series, which is exec produced by Jason Bateman's company.  —  Edgar Ramirez is back for a new day at Netflix.  —  The Yes Day star will topline an eight-episode, straight-to-series drama called Florida Man.
Discussion: Deadline and Just Jared
Ben Travers / IndieWire:
‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Will Run as a Drama Series at 2021 Emmys — Exclusive  —  Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie in ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’  —  “The Falcon and the Winter Solider” will be submitted as a Drama Series at this year's Emmy Awards …
Discussion: Just Jared
Tomás Mier / People.com:
Britney Spears' Mother Lynne Objects to Jamie's ‘Substantively Improper’ $890,000 Attorney Fees  —  The document claims that Holland & Knight — Jamie Spears' law firm — did not perform “in good faith [and] for benefit” of Spears and “directly contrary to her wish for privacy”
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!
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
Peter White / Deadline:
‘Ginny & Georgia’ Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix After Season 1 Watched By 52M Subscribers  —  Ginny & Georgia, the YA drama starring Brianne Howey and Antonia Gentry, has been renewed at Netflix for a second season.  —  The show has been a strong performer since it launched on February …
Discussion: Mirror, The Wrap and Variety
 
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Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
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Discussion: Daily Star
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
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
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