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10:30 AM ET, March 13, 2020

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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.
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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
Pip Bulbeck / Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson Contracted Coronavirus in U.S., Australian Officials Say  —  Now in isolation in a Queensland hospital, government officials say that people who have come in close contact with the couple will now need to self-isolate and quarantine.  —  Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson …
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and Variety
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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.
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
‘Bachelor’ Peter Weber, Madison Prewett are already over 2 days after finale  —  Pilot Peter Weber is flying solo.  —  On Thursday, “The Bachelor” star, 28, revealed he and finalist Madison Prewett “mutually decided to not pursue our relationship any further,” detailing his love …
Discussion: TMZ.com, People.com and New York Post
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Sarah Michelle Gellar: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me ('I Can't Go to Sleep With Makeup on My Face') … Sarah Michelle Gellar exclusively opened up to Us Weekly about 25 things you might not know about her — including her biggest pet peeves, what she'd do if she weren't an actress and her weirdest fan encounters.
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 …
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.
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
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 …
 
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