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Erin Hill / People.com:
Why Archie Stayed in Canada During Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Exit in the U.K.  —  Meghan and Harry stayed close to Archie by FaceTiming with him every day, a source tells PEOPLE  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry had a jam-packed schedule during their final round of royal engagements last week.
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Just Reached a New Milestone — Fourth Longest-Reigning Monarch in History!  —  Queen Elizabeth became the longest-ruling monarch in U.K. history in Sept. 2015  —  Queen Elizabeth's royal résumé just got even more impressive.  —  As of Wednesday …
Discussion: New York Post and Page Six
People.com:
Inside Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's ‘Bittersweet’ Royal Farewell: 'It's Been Sad for Them'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
Conchita Margaret Widjojo / People.com:
How Meghan Markle Spent Her Last Day as a Working Royal in the U.K.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
'The View's' Joy Behar Takes Time Off Due to Coronavirus Concerns (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Joy Behar is taking time off as a co-host of “The View” as a safety precaution against coronavirus, Variety has learned.  —  Behar, 77, announced her decision Thursday during a pre-taped episode of “The View” that will air Friday.
Discussion: The Sun and Us Weekly
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Mieka / Dlisted:
“The View” And A Bunch Of Other Shows Are Taping Without A Studio Audience Because Of COVID-19  —  As if The View wasn't already a dystopian nightmare fueled by Meghan McCain's toxic fumes, here comes the COVID-19 pandemic to really put a button in it.  According to Deadline …
Discussion: New York Post
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Test Positive For Coronavirus As Outbreak Hits ‘Elvis Presley’ Film  —  EXCLUSIVE: We have just received word that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson were tested positive for the Coronavirus.  Both were down in Australia for the pre-production of Baz Luhrmann's untitled Elvis Presley film …
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Pip Bulbeck / Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Contracted Coronavirus in U.S., Australian Officials Say
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Variety
Variety:
Disney World, Universal Studios Hollywood Close Amid Coronavirus Pandemic  —  UPDATED: Disney is temporarily shuttering Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland Paris, beginning this Sunday and lasting through the end of the month, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dave Brooks / Billboard:
Live Nation Planning to Pause All Tours Due to Coronavirus  —  Recognizing national concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, Live Nation is instructing its touring shows to prepare to return home, Billboard has learned.  The announcement affects all Live Nation tours, domestically and internationally.
Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Andy Cohen roasted by ex John Hill at 54 Below cabaret show  —  Andy Cohen was in stitches while getting roasted by his fellow SiriusXM host — and former boyfriend — John Hill at Feinstein's/54 Below.  —  During his cabaret show at the Midtown venue, which is in the building …
Entertainment Tonight:
Chris Harrison Says Coronavirus is Affecting ‘The Bachelorette’ and ‘Summer Games’ Is In Jeopardy (Exclusive)  —  As the world attempts to get a hold on the coronavirus, musical artists have canceled concerts, outdoor festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach have been rescheduled …
Discussion: The Wrap and Page Six
Playbill:
Broadway Goes Dark Amid Coronavirus Concerns  —  The closure is effective at 5 PM tonight, and will last through April 12.  —  Broadway theatres will go dark beginning 5 PM, March 12, by order of Governor Andrew Cuomo.  Performances will resume the week of April 13.
Helen Murphy / People.com:
Ilhan Omar Marries Campaign Consultant Months After Divorce from Ex-Husband: ‘So Blessed’  —  The lawmaker announced the news on social media on Wednesday night  —  Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar has re-married.  —  On Wednesday night, the Democratic lawmaker announced that she had tied the knot …
Rachel Mcgrath / Daily Mail:
Nab a rust halter maxi dress like Ana … Both have been married before - Ben to actress Jennifer Garner with whom he shares three children and Ana to Spanish actor Marc Clotet  —  The romance rumors gained traction when Ben and Ana enjoyed a trip to Havana, Cuba, last week.
 
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