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5:30 PM ET, January 12, 2020

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Valentine Low / The Times:
Harry and Meghan: Voiceover deal with Disney hints at future career path  —  The Duchess of Sussex has signed a deal with Disney to benefit a wildlife charity, The Times has learnt.  —  It will involve the duchess doing a voiceover in return for a donation to Elephants Without Borders …
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Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
My wife needs a job!  Astonishing moment Prince Harry appears to tout Meghan Markle for a Disney voiceover job as he's seen explaining her credentials to Hollywood mogul Bob Iger at Lion King premiere  — On the red carpet of the Lion King premiere last July, the Duke of Sussex collared the powerful Disney chief
Discussion: The Guardian and Page Six
Harry Cole / Daily Mail:
'I've put my arm around my brother all our lives.  I can't do it any more': Prince William reveals ‘sadness’ at broken bond with Prince Harry and how they are no longer a ‘team’ - as Queen fears for her fragile grandson ahead of showdown  — Harry and Meghan's intention to quit as senior Royals …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and The Sun
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Orders Prince Harry, Prince Charles & Prince William to ‘Talk Things Through’  —  It is likely Meghan Markle will participate in the family meeting via phone  —  Queen Elizabeth has ordered a family summit at her home to thrash out what to do about Meghan Markle …
TMZ.com:
Prince Harry Pitched Meghan Markle's Voice-Over Work to Disney's Bob Iger  —  PRINCE HARRY PITCHED MEGHAN'S VOICE-OVER WORK ... To Disney's Bob Iger  —  ELEVATOR PITCH  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were ramping up for their exit from royal life as early as this summer …
Discussion: The Wrap
Mirror.co.uk:
Elton John knew Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were quitting before the Queen  —  EXCLUSIVE: The iconic singer has been a shoulder to cry on for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as the Queen calls a crisis summit - with Meghan joining in by phone  —  Prince Harry and wife Meghan told Elton John …
Discussion: Page Six
Camilla Tominey / Telegraph:
Queen wants rift repaired in 72 hours as Harry prepares to leave the country with no return date
Discussion: The Sun and Page Six
Russell Myers / Mirror.co.uk:
Prince Charles fears Harry is at ‘tipping point’ amid royal crisis talks
Discussion: Page Six
Simon Walters / Daily Mail:
The Queen (pictured driving back to Sandringham today) has been treated ‘shoddily’ …
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
Jon Levine / Page Six:
Meghan Markle's friends dump on the duchess amid Megxit drama
Discussion: Daily Mail, The Sun and HELLO!
Miami Herald:
Miami rapper Trick Daddy arrested on DUI and cocaine possession charges  —  Rapper Trick Daddy was arrested in Miami-Dade Saturday morning on a cocaine possession charge.  —  According to the police report, a Miami-Dade officer responded to a report of a driver hitting signs and running red lights …
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Trick Daddy Arrested For Cocaine Possession and DUI
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
JULIAN EDELMAN ARRESTED FOR FOUL PLAY IN BEV HILLS  —  Patriots star Julian Edelman was arrested Saturday night after allegedly jumping on the hood of someone's Mercedes ... TMZ Sports has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us it went down this way ... Julian was in Bev Hills walking around …
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
DINA LOHAN Fell On Her Face DURING DWI ARREST, COPS SAY  —  10:23 AM PT — According to the felony complaint against Dina, obtained by TMZ, it looks like she might've taken a hard tumble while talking to the cop who eventually stopped her ... this after she allegedly fled the scene of an accident and got tailed by the victim.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Us Weekly
YouTube:
We Broke Up. … Thank you all for the love and support during this difficult time.  💔  —  I'll be back to filming and creating with makeup soon.  —  My heart is trying to heal and repair.  I love you guys so much.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Ellen Pompeo Breaks Her Silence After Justin Chambers' Grey's Anatomy Exit  —  Justin Chambers was an original cast member of the medical drama with Ellen Pompeo  —  Grey's Anatomy won't be the same without Justin Chambers.  —  On Saturday, one day after news broke that Chambers was leaving …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
People.com:
NBC Boss Promises ‘New Practices If Necessary’ at AGT After Gabrielle Union's Allegations  —  Results of the America's Got Talent investigation are expected to be concluded “by the end of January”  —  NBC is speaking out about the ongoing investigation regarding Gabrielle Union's controversial firing from America's Got Talent.
Discussion: Bossip
 
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap and Page Six
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
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