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Meghan Markle Wears Princess Diana's Cross Necklace in Nigeria, a Gift from Prince Harry (Exclusive)  —  The Duchess of Sussex wore the necklace from her late mother-in-law for the first time  —  Meghan Markle found a special way to honor Princess Diana during her trip to Nigeria.
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Meghan Markle Welcomed Into Nigerian Community During Emotional Reception: ‘Our Daughter, Our Friend’
Discussion: The Mirror and Marie Claire
New York Post:
‘Boardwalk Empire’ star Steve Buscemi punched by maniac in random NYC attack  —  It seems no one is safe on the streets of the Big Apple these days - not even beloved hometown actor and Brooklyn native Steve Buscemi.  —  Buscemi, 66, was strolling through Kips Bay last week when a brute walked …
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TMZ.com:
Steve Buscemi Has Black Eye After Random Attack in NYC
Discussion: Suggest and UPROXX
Daily Mail:
King Charles gives very personal insight into his cancer battle: Monarch reveals he ‘lost his sense of taste’ during emotional chat with military veteran who underwent chemotherapy for testicular cancer  —  King Charles today revealed he has lost his sense of taste during cancer treatment.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
King Charles III Shares He's Lost His Sense of Taste Amid Cancer Treatment  —  King Charles III is sharing more information about the side effects of his cancer treatment after being diagnosed with an unnamed form of the disease in February.  —  King Charles III's health journey continues.
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
Jen Juneau / People:
Downton Abbey 3rd Movie Officially Announced — with Paul Giamatti Reprising His Role from Series  —  Giamatti is among the new cast members in the upcoming third ‘Downton Abbey’ film; he joins Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola and more  —  Downton Abbey is officially hitting the big screen once again!
Vogue:
Olivia Munn on the Future of Her Family  —  Many—including her team of doctors—would call Olivia Munn's experience with fighting breast cancer “aggressive.”  She uses the word, too.  In fact, it comes up 12 times during the afternoon I spend with her in upstate New York.
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Olivia Munn Reveals She Recently Had a ‘Full Hysterectomy’ Amid Breast Cancer Battle
Discussion: Page Six
Dave Quinn / People:
Nneka Ihim Confirms Departure from The Real Housewives of Potomac After 1 Season (Exclusive)  —  “As a true resident of Potomac proper, 20854, just know that I'll be seeing you all again soon,” the Nigerian-American lawyer tells PEOPLE  —  Nneka Ihim officially won't be a part of The Real Housewives of Potomac's upcoming ninth season.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Billboard:
Kendrick Lamar's ‘Not Like Us’ Blasts In at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100  —  Plus, Lamar's “Euphoria” leaps 11-3 among his sparring with Drake, whose “Family Matters” debuts at No. 7.  —  The seething rap battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake spills into the upper reaches …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Fox Fall 2024 Schedule: ‘Lone Star’ Succeeds ‘9-1-1’, ‘The Floor’ Moves, ‘Family Guy’ Among 8 Scripted Series Held For Midseason  —  For the first time in three years, Fox is unveiling a fall schedule at its upfront, reverting to the decades-old tradition of presenting a fall lineup to advertisers in May.
Samira Asma-Sadeque / People:
Ballerina, 15, Killed While Waterskiing by Boater Who Allegedly Didn't Stop — and Suspect Remains at Large  —  Ella Adler was killed in a boating accident on May 11 near a Key Biscayne beach, authorities say  —  Authorities are searching for a suspect who they say killed a 15-year-old ballerina …
Discussion: Suggest, New York Post and Global News
TMZ.com:
Jazz Great David Sanborn Dead at 78 from Prostate Cancer  —  DAVID SANBORN SAX ICON DEAD AT 78 After Cancer Battle  —  REMEMBERING DAVID SANBORN  —  David Sanborn, the saxophone great who helped bring jazz to the masses, is dead after battling cancer.  —  His family and management announced …
Discussion: Stereogum and The US Sun
 
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Bhad Bhabie Reveals First Photo of Baby Daughter Kali's Face as She Celebrates Mother's Day: ‘My Twin’
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Joey King Shares Results of Allergy Test — and She's Pretty Much Allergic to Everything
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Katy Perry celebrates Mother's Day by reflecting on pregnancy journey with daughter Daisy Dove including moments she told American Idol co-stars Lionel Richie …
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How the assets of the Santa Barbara News Press, which closed after bankruptcy in 2023, ended up with nonprofit NEWSWELL, as the nonprofit plans a relaunch

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Nielsen plans to stop selling its TV ratings product that solely uses consumer panels in Q4 2025, moving to a tool combining panels with smart-TV data and more

 
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