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4:40 PM ET, February 28, 2021

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HELLO!:
Blue singer Lee Ryan expecting first child with girlfriend Verity Paris … In an exclusive interview and photoshoot with HELLO! magazine from their new home in Spain, Blue star Lee Ryan and his girlfriend Verity Paris, who performs as an Ariana Grande tribute act, reveal they are expecting their first child together.
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Dan Cain / The Sun:
Coronation Street's Bruce Jones has paid tribute to ‘brilliant’ Johnny Briggs as he dies following a long illness  —  CORONATION Street's Bruce Jones has paid tribute to Johnny Briggs after his death, saying “we've lost a TV legend”.  —  The Les Battersby actor exclusively told The Sun …
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Roderick McPhee / The Sun:
Johnny Briggs dead at 85 - Coronation Street legend who played Mike Baldwin dies surrounded by his family
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
People.com:
Witness to Shooting of Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Ryan Fischer Details Aftermath of Armed Robbery  —  “We wanted to make sure he's still alive and still able to speak by the time the ambulance arrived,” a neighbor tells PEOPLE of Ryan Fischer, who was critically injured
Discussion: Bustle
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Melissa Roberto / Fox News:
Lady Gaga's father wants shooting, dog-stealing suspects tried for ‘assault, attempted murder’
Discussion: The Sun
Ainhoa Barcelona / HELLO!:
Stacey Solomon reveals sons will give her away at summer wedding complete with ‘sparkly’ dress  —  The Loose Women presenter is set to release her book, Tap to Tidy, next week … While many of us are taking each day as it comes and the future remains uncertain, for Stacey Solomon …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
Awkward!  Harry Styles's girlfriend Olivia Wilde is forced to form a ‘bubble’ with her actor ex Jason Sudeikis in London after they temporarily moved in together to spend time with their two children  — Olivia Wilde, 36, and Jason Sudeikis, 45, are staying in South-West London together …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror.co.uk
Emily Andrews / Daily Mail:
Prince William has been kept in the dark over Harry and Meghan's bombshell Oprah Winfrey interview because he has not spoken to his brother for ‘some time’  — Meghan was reportedly told ‘nothing was off-limits’ in TV interview with Oprah  — The couple have not informed the Royal Family on the contents of the interview
Discussion: Marie Claire and The Sun
TMZ.com:
R. Kelly Gets Fully Vaccinated in Chicago Prison  —  R. KELLY FULLY VACCINATED ... Got Both Doses in Prison  —  R. Kelly might feel like he's trapped in a prison cell, but he's in a better place than much of the country when it comes to being vaccinated ... because we've learned he's already received his second dose.
Discussion: Page Six
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian Beams While Hanging Out With Boyfriend Travis Barker in the Studio  —  Support system!  Kourtney Kardashian was all lit up as she spent time with boyfriend Travis Barker in the studio.  —  Kourtney Kardashian's Love Life: A Timeline  —  The reality star, 41 …
Discussion: E! Online, People.com, Dlisted and RADAR
Samantha Schnurr / E! Online:
A Look Back at the Biggest Golden Globes Fashion Risks of All Time  —  As fans wait to see what kind of fashion the stars serve up for the 2021 Golden Globes, look back on some of the boldest looks from the show's red carpet history.  —  Watch: 2020 Golden Globe Awards: Nominations List
Discussion: justjared.com
Monica Greep / Daily Mail:
Sussexes ditch letter about Diana for mission statement  —  Letter shared 31 December:  —  A Letter for 2021  —  I am my mother's son.  —  And I am our son's mother.  —  Together we bring you Archewell.  —  We believe in the best of humanity.  —  Because we have seen the best of humanity.
Discussion: Just Jared
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Skeet Ulrich gets flirty with Lucy Hale on Instagram amid dating rumors  —  Skeet Ulrich certainly “likes” what he sees of Lucy Hale.  —  On Thursday, the 51-year-old “Riverdale” alum commented on an Instagram photo of Hale, 31, days after the pair enjoyed a PDA-filled lunch date.  —  “My goodness!!”
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Elle
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Melissa Rivers on the death of the red carpet: 'It's been on life support'  —  RIP to the red carpet.  —  According to Melissa Rivers, “Fashion Police” co-host and daughter of late style legend Joan Rivers, the days of glamorous awards show arrivals might be over — and not just because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Discussion: Vanity Fair
Patrick Hill / Mirror.co.uk:
Debbie McGee makes up with Paul Daniels' son after furious feud over magician's estate  —  EXCLUSIVE: Paul Daniels Jnr had accused Debbie McGee of cheating him of his dad's £1.5million inheritance, but five years later Debbie said the pair had made up  —  Debbie McGee says she has made peace …
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Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Debbie McGee has ‘made peace’ with Paul Daniels' son after ‘hurtful’ public feud over late star's estate
Discussion: Daily Star
 
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Ellie Henman / The Sun:
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Adam Sonin / The Sun:
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Discussion: Daily Star
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Discussion: The Sun
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Eliza Dushku Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Husband Peter Palandjian
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Page Six
Ed Gleave / Daily Star:
Martin Kemp planning yet another career change to become a top-selling novelist
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Sun
Just Jared:
Teresa Palmer Is Pregnant, Expecting Fourth Child with Husband Mark Webber!
Discussion: E! Online and FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
Lady Gaga's Dogs Tied to Pole in Alley, Finder Gets $500k Reward
Discussion: FemaleFirst, The Sun, Just Jared and Dlisted
 

 
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Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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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