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8:25 AM ET, April 20, 2020

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Jim Waterson / The Guardian:
Harry and Meghan tell UK tabloids they will no longer deal with them  —  Duke and Duchess of Sussex accuse outlets of running stories that are ‘distorted, false, or invasive beyond reason’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have told the editors of British tabloid newspapers …
Mike Reiss / ESPN:
Patriots' 2020 NFL draft plans at QB more about ‘when’ than ‘if’  —  Quick-hit thoughts around the New England Patriots and NFL:  —  1. Draft intrigue starts at QB: The Patriots hired Eliot Wolf as a personnel consultant in February, bringing an outside perspective to their scouting process.
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Blac Chyna Says Unseen E! Footage Proves She Didn't Attack Ex Rob Kardashian with 6-Foot Pole  —  In a recent court filing obtained by PEOPLE, Rob Kardashian alleges that Blac Chyna pointed a gun at him multiple times and attacked him with a “metal rod”  —  Blac Chyna is firing back at Rob Kardashian …
Discussion: Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kobe Helicopter Crash Victims' Families Sue for Wrongful Death  —  KOBE HELICOPTER CRASH VICTIMS MORE FAMILIES SUE FOR WRONGFUL DEATH ... Altobelli Kids, Mausers  —  The families of four of the victims who perished in the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna …
Discussion: Daily Star
Melissa Roberto / Page Six:
Gwyneth Paltrow donates Oscars dress she once dissed to charity auction … Gwyneth Paltrow announced she is donating an old gown she wore to the Oscars to help provide coronavirus relief.  —  The actress' act of kindness is a part of the All-In charity challenge spearheaded by Leonardo DiCaprio …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Dlisted
Ally Mauch / People.com:
Broadway Star Nick Cordero to Have His Right Leg Amputated Due to Coronavirus Complications  —  “We took him off the blood thinners, but that again was going to cause the clotting in the right leg,” Nick Cordero's wife Amanda Kloots said  —  Broadway star Nick Cordero will have his right leg amputated …
Discussion: CNN, Us Weekly and The Wrap
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Insiders: Madonna won't listen to anyone about her disastrous Instagram  —  What's wrong with Madonna?  —  Insiders say her bizarre, Norma Desmond-like “Quarantine Diaries” on Instagram, coming on the heels of her recent disastrous “Madame X” concert tour, are proof the 61-year-old star has lost touch with her audience.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Blemish
People.com:
Megyn Kelly Recalls Telling Son Yates, 10, That His Teacher Died of Coronavirus: ‘It Was Awful’  —  “It takes a lot to get [Yates] to tears.  But as soon as I told him, [his eyes] welled up,” Megyn Kelly tells PEOPLE  —  FB  —  Megyn Kelly and her family are still mourning the loss of Don Sorel …
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Jim Edmonds Confirms He's Dating Woman Who Once Had a Threesome with Him and Meghan King Edmonds  —  Jim Edmonds and Kortnie O'Connor were first spotted together back in January, partying in Cabo San Lucas  —  Jim Edmonds is turning his threesome into a twosome.
People.com:
Alicia Silverstone Looks Back at Clueless, 25 Years Later: 'I Don't Remember Myself'  —  “So much has happened since.  At the same time, it feels like yesterday,” Alicia Silverstone tells PEOPLE  —  FB  —  If you find it hard to believe that it's been 25 years since Clueless first hit the screen in 1995, you're not alone.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Allison / Dlisted:
The Crew From “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” Have Reportedly Gotten Screwed Over During The COVID-19 Hiatus  —  Ellen DeGeneres' unofficial catchphrase might be “Be Kind To One Another,” but as we've learned many, many times, it might just be something that looks good embroidered on a hoodie and sold on the Ellen shop website for $55.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Variety
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Kaitlynn Carter Details How Her Public Split from Miley Cyrus Affected Her: I Was ‘Naive’  —  “I just didn't anticipate anything like this happening,” Kaitlynn Carter said  —  Kaitlynn Carter learned a lot from her very-public relationship with ex Miley Cyrus.
Discussion: Dlisted and Lainey Gossip
 
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Jana Kramer Blocks Troll Who Messaged Her That Husband Mike Caussin Is Only Faithful Because of Quarantine
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TMZ.com:
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Jonathan Prynn / London Evening Standard:
Food For London Now: Duchess of Sussex backs Evening Standard appeal to help feed the hungry
Discussion: Daily Star and Cele|bitchy
Natalie Stone / People.com:
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From Mediagazer:

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC

 
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