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2:45 PM ET, April 9, 2021

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Queen Elizabeth Enters 8-Day Period of Mourning After Death of ‘Beloved’ Husband Prince Philip  —  The monarch will refrain from carrying out any royal duties as she grieves the loss of her husband of 73 years  —  Prince Philip's funeral plans have been set in motion as Queen Elizabeth enters …
Discussion: Bustle, USA Today, Just Jared and Dlisted
People.com:
Prince Harry Expected to Return to U.K. for Grandfather Prince Philip's Funeral  —  It's unclear whether Meghan Markle, who is pregnant with the couple's second child, will stay behind in California  —  Prince Harry will likely return to the U.K. for the first time in over a year to attend his grandfather Prince Philip's funeral.
Discussion: E! Online and Mirror.co.uk
Reuters:
Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces  —  Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced.  —  In a statement shortly after midday, the palace said: “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”
Adam Storer / The Sun:
LAY PHIL TO REST Prince Philip funeral arrangements: When is it and will he have a state funeral?  —  THE UK and the Royal Family are in mourning over the death of Prince Philip, who has passed away at the age of 99.  —  The Duke of Edinburgh has been gravely ill this year …
Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
Prince Philip Through the Years: The Duke of Edinburgh's Royal Life in Pictures
Discussion: Harper's BAZAAR and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
DMX's Organs Failing, Family Says He's In His Final Hours  —  DMX ORGANS FAILING Family Says He's In Final Hours  —  8:48 AM PT — We have more information, X's liver and kidneys have virtually shut down ... as has his lung function.  Sources with direct knowledge tell us the family …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Gossip Cop
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XXL Mag:
DMX Dead at 50  —  Def Jam Recordings, the record label DMX was signed to at various times throughout his career, has released a statement on his passing following the news on April 9.  The rapper was set to drop a new album with the label before his death.
Jesse O'Neill / Page Six:
DMX, NY hip-hop icon, dead at 50  —  Legendary rapper DMX, who made music about a life of trouble and crime that he also lived, passed away on Friday following an April 2 drug overdose that left him in a “vegetative state.”  He was 50.  —  The Westchester County native, born Earl Simmons …
TMZ.com:
DMX Still on Life Support, Family Growing Closer as Decision Nears
Discussion: RADAR and Mirror
Katie Campione / People.com:
Travis Barker Has Girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian's Name Tattooed on His Chest  —  On Thursday, the Blink-182 drummer was spotted with some new ink — the oldest Kardashian sibling's name written above his left nipple  —  Travis Barker has made his love for Kourtney Kardashian permanent!
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Indiana Jones 5’: Phoebe Waller-Bridge Lands Female Lead In Next Installment Opposite Harrison Ford  —  EXCLUSIVE: Following the confirmation at the Disney Investors Presentation in December that the next film was a go, Lucasfilm and director James Mangold look to have their sights set …
Discussion: The Wrap
Denise Petski / Deadline:
‘Powerpuff’: Robyn Lively To Play Sara Bellum; Tom Kenny To Reprise Role As Narrator In CW's Live-Action Reboot Pilot  —  EXCLUSIVE: Robyn Lively is set to play Sara Bellum and Tom Kenny will reprise his role as the Narrator in the CW's live-action reboot pilot Powerpuff (fka The Powerpuff Girls).
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Justin Timberlake At Center Of Apple Auction Win; He'll Play ‘Gong Show’ Host/CIA Assassin Chuck Barris In Hourlong Series Project  —  EXCLUSIVE: Eager to bring Justin Timberlake back into the Apple TV + fold after the strong results of the Fisher Stevens-directed dramatic film Palmer in January …
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
Enda Brady / independent:
'I mysteriously dislocated my pelvis - it's not as erotic as it sounds' - Eamonn Holmes on his health, Irish road trips and TV career  —  The TV presenter talks about his recent health troubles, recreating the Irish road trips of his childhood and why a career in television is like riding a bucking bronco
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
IT'S KHLO-ING WELL Khloe Kardashian ‘deluged with offers from health and fitness companies’ after unedited pic leak scandal  —  KHLOE Kardashian is reportedly being “deluged with offers” from health and fitness companies after the unedited pic leak.  —  The KUWTK star, 36 …
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Glee Cast Reunites After “Heartbreak” to Honor Naya Rivera at the GLAAD Media Awards  —  The Glee cast, including guest star Demi Lovato, came together to pay tribute to Naya Rivera at the GLAAD Media Awards.  Demi praised her character as “groundbreaking for closeted queer girls.”
TMZ.com:
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello Break-In Suspect Arrested for Car Theft, Burglary  —  SHAWN MENDES & CAMILA CABELLO BREAK-IN SUSPECT ARRESTED ... Charged for G-Wagon Theft  —  Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello can rest easy tonight ... because cops believe they've nabbed the crook who broke into their home and made off with Shawn's ride.
Discussion: RADAR, Page Six and FemaleFirst
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
The Met Gala will be back this year, and Amanda Gorman may host  —  The Met Gala will happen this year, Page Six has learned.  —  The world's most glamorous party was canceled in 2020 because of COVID.  —  But we're told it'll be back in 2021 — albeit a little later in the year than usual.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Just Jared
 
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