Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
5:40 PM ET, April 19, 2021

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
RELATED:
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
The Queen breaks with royal tradition following death of beloved Prince Philip … The Queen has been inundated with messages of condolence following the death of her husband, Prince Philip.  As and when she is able to reply, the 94-year-old monarch will draw on a supply of special writing paper featuring a black crest.
Discussion: Daily Star and FemaleFirst
Richard Kay / Daily Mail:
Shop … Charles' funeral masterstroke: RICHARD KAY on how the prince's off-the-cuff gesture - forcing the royals to WALK together to Windsor Castle after the service - may just reunite his warring sons  —  On a day of meticulous planning, it was the one and only off-the-cuff decision.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Won't Celebrate Her 95th Birthday as Usual Following Prince Philip's Death
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
‘Downton Abbey 2’ Confirmed, Original Cast Returning with 4 New Stars Confirmed!  —  Downton Abbey is officially getting another movie and will be released in just a few months!  —  The original cast is all returning for the new film, set to be released on December 22, 2021.
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and POPSUGAR
RELATED:
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
‘Downton Abbey 2’ Sets Release Date As Production Gets Underway With Original Cast Back & Dominic West Among New Additions  —  Focus Features has set production with Gareth Neame's Carnival Films on Downton Abbey 2.  —  The original principal cast will all once again return for the second film …
Discussion: Variety, Dlisted and Mirror.co.uk
Nick Romano / EW.com:
Surprise! Downton Abbey movie sequel heading to theaters this Christmas
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Ellie Cambridge / The Sun:
Dani Dyer's boyfriend Sammy Kimmence faces jail after admitting scamming two pensioners out of £34,000  —  DANI Dyer's boyfriend Sammy Kimmence is facing jail after pleading guilty to scamming two pensioners out of £34k.  —  The TV star's partner appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court today …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
RELATED:
Beth Allcock / The Sun:
Dani Dyer vows 'I'll stand by' boyfriend Sammy Kimmence after he pleads guilty to fraud in £34k scam on elderly
Discussion: Mirror and Daily Star
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Contestant Cecil Ray Accused of Hitting Ex, Arrested  —  ‘IDOL’ CONTESTANT CECIL RAY ACCUSED OF HITTING EX-GIRLFRIEND ... Arrested for Burglary of Habitation  —  “American Idol” contestant Cecil Ray forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend and struck her in the face …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Katie Price's relief as Harvey gets his second jab of Covid vaccine - after first one saw him rushed to hospital  —  KATIE Price is relieved her 18-year-old son Harvey got his second coronavirus vaccine jab last week - after the first dose triggered a terrifying hospital dash.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Chris Evans responds to flirty DM that Lizzo drunkenly sent him  —  Chris Evans sees no shame in Lizzo's game.  —  The “Captain America” star, 39, responded to the “Good as Hell” singer, 32, after she drunkenly slid in his DMs over the weekend with a flirty message.
Gemma Strong / HELLO!:
Katie Holmes shares sweet never-before-seen family photos of Suri as she turns 15 … Katie Holmes has taken to Instagram with three never-before-seen photographs of her daughter, Suri Cruise.  —  In celebration of Suri's 15th birthday, Katie proudly posted the new images, including two showing mother and child cuddled up together.
Discussion: Page Six, RADAR, E! Online, Perez Hilton and Elle
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Are ‘Beyond Relieved’ to Complete Prison Sentences: Source  —  “She and Mossimo made huge mistakes.  They have taken responsibility for them and just want to start fresh now,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  FB  —  More  —  Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
TMZ.com:
Scottie Pippen's Firstborn Son Antron Pippen Dies, ‘I Love You Son’  —  Scottie Pippen has revealed his oldest son Antron Pippen passed away on Sunday.  He was only 33.  —  “I'm heartbroken to share that yesterday, I said goodbye to my firstborn son Antron.
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Kanye West ‘annoyed’ fans think Kim Kardashian initiated divorce  —  Hitmaker Kanye West wants to be No. 1 — even in his divorce.  —  Sources tell us that the hip-hop star is “annoyed” at reports that say Kim Kardashian filed first in their split, and that she's divorcing him.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
Jess Glynne bullied into deleting her social media by cruel trolls who told her to ‘go die’  —  THE impact of social media trolling is clearer than ever but still some vile people seem insistent on bullying online, with Jess Glynne the latest victim.  —  I've learned she has been forced off Instagram …
Discussion: Mirror
P. Claire Dodson / Teen Vogue:
“After” Movie Series Adds Hardin Prequel, Next-Generation Sequel: Exclusive  —  “The After universe just keeps expanding,” director Castille Landon tells Teen Vogue.  —  Some exciting news for After movie fans: the young adult franchise is about to get even bigger.
Discussion: Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Kourtney Kardashian sucks Travis Barker's thumb in NSFW birthday video  —  He was definitely feeling this.  —  In a social-media tribute honoring girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian's 42nd birthday on Sunday, Travis Barker shared a NSFW video of the reality star intimately sucking his thumb.
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Jessica Biel Shares Rare Glimpse Into Her Family Life With Justin Timberlake  —  On The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Jessica Biel spoke about life with her and Justin Timberlake's two sons.  —  Jessica Biel filled fans in on life at home with her husband Justin Timberlake and their two boys Silas, 6 and Phineas, 10 months.
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Big Brother star Nikki Grahame's death sparks internal investigation by hospital after ‘she was discharged too early’  —  BIG Brother star Nikki Grahame's sudden death has sparked a full internal investigation at Dorset County Hospital as her family believe she was discharged too early for anorexia treatment.
Discussion: Mirror and Daily Mail
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Jason Momoa Responds to Dwayne Johnson's 3-Year-Old Daughter Wanting to Meet Him for Her Birthday  —  After Dwayne Johnson marked daughter Tia's third birthday by sharing that she wanted to meet Aquaman, Jason Momoa was quick to offer his own thoughts.  See the exchange here.
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Oscar Attendees Will Not Wear Face Masks During Telecast (EXCLUSIVE) … The Academy is not asking Oscar attendees to wear face masks while cameras are rolling during the live ceremony on April 25.  —  The news was announced on Monday morning during a Zoom meeting with Academy reps and nominees, and studio and personal publicists.
Discussion: Just Jared
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Billie Eilish cozies up to actor Matthew Tyler Vorce  —  Hopefully he's not a bad guy.  —  Billie Eilish was photographed on a cozy stroll with actor Matthew Tyler Vorce in Santa Barbara, Calif., over the weekend.  —  The 19-year-old “Everything I Wanted” singer and Vorce walked …
Topher Gauk-Roger / People.com:
Jimmie Allen Explains Why ‘Representation Is So Important’ After Historic ACM Awards Win  —  The country singer became the first Black musician to be named new male artist of the year at the 56th ACM Awards and tells PEOPLE he is already seeing the impact of his success within his community
Discussion: Just Jared
RELATED:
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 5:40 PM ET, April 19, 2021.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Simone Biles and NFL boyfriend Jonathan Owens heat up Miami with PDA
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure Says Son Lev Is ‘Great’ After Calling Off Engagement
Discussion: Page Six
Garry Maddox / Sydney Morning Herald:
'A story I can't wait to see in a cinema': George Miller to shoot a new Mad Max
Discussion: Just Jared
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Olivia Colman in Talks to Join Samuel L. Jackson in Marvel's ‘Secret Invasion’ Series (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
New York Daily News:
Deranged man busted trying to break into Taylor Swift's Tribeca apartment
Discussion: WFXRtv and The Sun
 Earlier Picks: 
Stephanie Soteriou / The Sun:
Ashley Cain shares video of baby Azaylia struggling to breathe as girlfriend Safiyya begs her to ‘keep going’
Discussion: Daily Star
Julie Gordon / Page Six:
Bindi Irwin's baby meets animals at Australia Zoo
Discussion: E! Online
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Widowed Queen will be surrounded by tiny ‘bubble’ …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Mirror.co.uk
Tom Capon / The Sun:
Katie Price and Bianca Gascoigne's ex Kris Boyson signs up for Ex On The Beach for explosive row two months after split
Discussion: Mirror
Amy Brookbanks / The Sun:
FIRST LOVE James ‘Arg’ Argent reveals he's ‘extremely close’ to Towie ex Lydia Bright - but keep relationship ‘behind closed doors’
Discussion: Mirror
Shannon Power / The Sun:
CHLO FIT Topless Chloe Ferry poses in nothing but her Barbie PJs as she hits the gym for the first time since breaking her toes
Discussion: Daily Star
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Revisiting Amanda Seyfried's Stunning Red Carpet Style
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Chicago Sun-Times:
‘They just shot my baby,’ says father, moments after 7-year-old daughter killed at McDonald's in Homan Square
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: WaPo's Matt Murray lays out plans for WP Ventures, the “third newsroom”; Krissah Thompson will be editor and Samantha Henig will be general manager

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now