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7:30 AM ET, February 19, 2020

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 Top News: 
Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Ben Affleck Tried to Drink Away the Pain.  Now He's Trying Honesty.  —  The actor speaks frankly about everything from his addictive behavior and his divorce to why he lied about that back tattoo.  —  Warning: This is not one of those celebrity profiles that uses a teaspoon of new information to flavor a barrel of ancient history.
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Ben Affleck Calls Divorce from Jennifer Garner the ‘Biggest Regret of My Life’  —  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner made their divorce final in October 2018 after announcing their separation in June 2015  —  Ben Affleck is still dealing with regret after his divorce from Jennifer Garner.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Queen BANS Prince Harry and Meghan Markle from using lucrative ‘Sussex Royal’ brand that they hoped to use to build new lives because ‘they simply cannot sell themselves as Royals’  — The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spent tens of thousands of pounds on a new Sussex Royal website and their hugely popular Instagram feed
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TMZ.com:
Prince Harry Makes Sandwich Run in Canada  —  Prince Harry is just fine making runs for his own grub — now that he's a Royal outsider — because he's about the only person who smiles this much during errands.  —  Here's how the Duke of Sussex spells Sunday fun day — we got this shot …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Good Times’ Star Ja'net DuBois Dead at 74  —  Ja'net Dubois — one of the main characters on “Good Times” — was found dead Tuesday ... TMZ has learned.  —  Ja'net played the Evans family's sassy neighbor Willona Woods on the classic '70s TV series.  Her family tells us …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted, The Wrap, Bossip and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘BOYZ N THE HOOD,’ ‘90210’ ACTRESS ESTHER SCOTT DEAD AT 66 ... Suffered Heart Attack  —  REMEMBERING ESTHER SCOTT  —  Veteran character actress Esther Scott — who's been in countless movies and shows over the years — has died.  —  A member of Esther's family tells TMZ …
Discussion: Variety, Bossip, Page Six and Just Jared
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Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Dreamgirls and Transformers Actress Esther Scott Dies at 66 After Heart Attack  —  The actress also recurred on four seasons of Hart of Dixie  —  Actress Esther Scott died after suffering a heart attack, PEOPLE confirms.  She was 66.  —  Scott, who starred in Boyz n the Hood, Dreamgirls …
Discussion: The Wrap and Sandra Rose
Molly Pike / mirror:
Harry Styles threatened at knifepoint for his cash on Valentine's Day  —  EXCLUSIVE: Harry Styles was robbed at knifepoint while on a night out on Valentine's Day, with his attacker making off with cash  —  Harry Styles was left shaken up after he was robbed at knifepoint on Valentine's Day.
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People.com:
Harry Styles Pays Tribute to Caroline Flack at BRIT Awards Days After Being Mugged at Knifepoint
Discussion: Variety
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Amie Harwick's Cause of Death Revealed as Coroner Rules Drew Carey's Ex-Fiancée Died in a Homicide  —  Amie Harwick was killed following a fall from a balcony after allegedly being attacked by an ex-boyfriend  —  Dr. Amie Harwick's death has been declared a homicide.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Alice + Olivia's Stacey Bendet Posts Video of Steve Madden ‘Verbally Assaulting’ Her in Hotel Lobby  —  In a now-deleted video, Madden told the Alice + Olivia founder that she could “go f—k yourself” after she accused him of copying her designs  —  Alice + Olivia designer Stacey Bendet …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Hayden Panettiere's BF Arrested for Domestic Violence, Allegedly Punched Her  —  Hayden Panettiere's boyfriend's been hauled off to jail again for allegedly putting hands on her — this time in Wyoming ... on Valentine's Day.  —  The ex-"Nashville" star's BF, Brian Hickerson …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Showtime Orders ‘The Curse’ Comedy Pilot From the Safdie Brothers & Nathan Fielder  —  Written by Fielder and Benny Safdie and to be directed by the Safdie brothers, The Curse stars Fielder and co-stars Benny Safdie.  It explores how an alleged curse disturbs the relationship of a newly married couple …
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Sharon Choi / Variety:
Bong Joon Ho Interpreter Sharon Choi Relives Historic ‘Parasite’ Awards Season in Her Own Words (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Aren't Back Together but Are ‘Getting Along Great’: Source
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Hailey Baldwin Describes Havening, Justin Bieber's Stress Management Technique
Discussion: Just Jared
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh Spark Engagement Rumors
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Jason Kirk / Disney Parks Blog:
Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort to Receive Royal Makeover
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 Earlier Picks: 
The Times of Israel:
Israeli actress: I left Al Pacino because he's old, plus he's stingy
Discussion: Dlisted and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Kendall Jenner Hits Up Magazine Party in London for Fashion Week
Discussion: HELLO! and Page Six
Alex Light / HELLO!:
Ashley Graham proudly displays post-pregnancy stretchmarks in inspirational Instagram post
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Mark Puente / Tampa Bay Times:
Taylor Swift's dad finds burglar in $4 million St. Petersburg penthouse
Discussion: Dlisted, Just Jared and Page Six
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Prince Charles Jokes About the ‘Never-Ending Battle’ to Stay in Shape During Visit to Shirt Factory
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Ismail Shakil / Reuters:
Canada's Competition Bureau sues Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in online advertising, seeking Google to sell two of its ad tech tools and more

Michael Gennaro / Courthouse News Service:
The First Amendment Coalition sued the CA AG and SF City Attorney for allegedly punishing journalists who publish info related to sealed arrest records

Asif Shahzad / Reuters:
Pakistani TV host Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street and charged with terrorism after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march in Islamabad

 
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