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6:10 PM ET, February 24, 2022

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Jamie Burton / Newsweek:
Sean Penn Arrives in Ukraine to Film Documentary of Russian Invasion  —  Sean Penn has arrived in Kyiv to “tell the world the truth about Russia's invasion” of Ukraine.  —  The Office of the President of Ukraine announced on Thursday that the American actor-director had landed in the capital to document the conflict.
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Sean Penn on the Ground in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russia's Invasion … Sean Penn is on the ground in Ukraine filming a documentary about Russia's invasion, Vice Studios confirmed.  The Oscar-winning actor appeared at a press briefing Thursday in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv listening …
Discussion: E! Online and Insider
Celebs:
Maksim Chmerkovskiy records live video from Kyiv, more celebs react to Russia's invasion of Ukraine  —  After months of build up, Russian forces began a military invasion of neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24.  The attacks came from land, sea and air.  Like many in the world, celebrities were quick to react with horror.
Discussion: Daily Star, Insider and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Sean Penn in Ukraine Filming Documentary on Russian Invasion
Discussion: Deadline
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Shanna Moakler's Boyfriend Matthew Rondeau Claims She's Not Over Travis Barker in Expletive Video: 'I'm Done' … After sparking split speculation, Matthew Rondeau has made it clear that he is “over” Shanna Moakler — making several accusations about their relationship via an upsetting new video.
Discussion: The Sun
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Says Kanye West's Instagram Posts Caused ‘Emotional Distress’  —  Kim Kardashian wants a judge to make her single ASAP ... because Kanye West's Instagram posts are hurting her emotionally, and all she wants now is to move on and co-parent in a healthy manner.
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Tristan Thompson and Maralee Nichols' Baby's Name Revealed, NBA Star Not Listed on Birth Certificate  —  Tristan Thompson's son with Maralee Nichols was born on Dec. 1  —  The name of Tristan Thompson and Maralee Nichols' child has been revealed.  —  The birth certificate obtained …
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Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor Are Back Together After Separating in 2017: 'We're Happy'  —  “Unexpected, and one of the things that came out of the pandemic,” Stiller said  —  Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor have rekindled their marriage after separating nearly five years ago.
Discussion: The Sun, Insider and Page Six
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
‘Sore loser’ Todrick Hall cancels interviews after ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ finale  —  Maybe he just needed to calm down.  —  Todrick Hall canceled interviews about his time on “Celebrity Big Brother” after a near-unanimous loss in Wednesday's finale, Page Six confirms.
Discussion: Dlisted, RADAR and Queerty
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Todrick Hall Cancels Interviews After Placing 2nd on ‘Celebrity Big Brother’
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Steve Helling / People.com:
What Really Happened to Bob Saget?  New Details on His Final Hours  —  Police believe that a groggy Bob Saget regained consciousness and stumbled into bed, where he again lost consciousness and died  —  When Bob Saget checked into room 962 at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes in Florida on Jan. 7 …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip, RADAR and The Sun
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Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Full House Cast Set for Family “Reunion” at '90s Con After Bob Saget's Death
Discussion: People.com
Erin Hill / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Cancels Virtual Meetings for a Second Time Due to COVID Symptoms  —  The Queen, 95, has canceled all her scheduled virtual meetings this week after experiencing mild cold-like symptoms  —  Queen Elizabeth has postponed her scheduled virtual meetings for the second time this week …
Discussion: HELLO!, RADAR and Cele|bitchy
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Holds Weekly Audience with Boris Johnson by Phone amid COVID-19 Diagnosis
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Insider
TMZ.com:
Donny Davis Death, Foul Play Suspected  —  Donny Davis, the beloved entertainer who has performed with Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and many other stars, may have died as a result of foul play ... this according to Vegas cops.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Donny was found dead Tuesday in his room at Resorts World.
Discussion: The Sun and RADAR
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FemaleFirst:
Donny Davis dead at 43
Discussion: E! Online and TMZ.com
YouTube:
Billie Eilish and Seth Agree Daniel Craig Is a DILF  —  Billie Eilish talks about writing her Oscar-nominated song “NoTime to Die,” hosting SNL and her new fragrance.Late Night with Seth Meyers.  Stream now on Pea...
TMZ.com:
Jennifer Lawrence Gives Birth to First Child  —  Jennifer Lawrence's motherhood journey starts now, 'cause TMZ has learned she recently delivered her first kid.  —  According to public records ... JLaw gave birth in L.A. County, but we don't yet know the gender of the baby or the exact date of birth.
Tamantha Gunn / E! Online:
Lilly Singh Hospitalized After Being Diagnosed With Ovarian Cysts  —  After spending a day in the ER, Lilly Singh took to Instagram to share a health update with her fans.  Read the talk show host's message about her ovarian cyst diagnosis.  —  Lilly Singh seems to be keeping her spirits high …
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
Bethan Edwards / Daily Star:
Meghan Markle's Suits co-star says she ‘made fun of’ him after seeing him naked  —  The Duchess of Sussex ‘had a good time making fun of’ her former Suits co-star Patrick J Adams who played her husband on the hit series as he stripped completely naked on stage
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Just Jared:
Robin Roberts' Partner of Almost 17 Years, Amber Laign, Diagnosed with Breast Cancer  —  Robin Roberts has made the upsetting announcement that her longtime partner Amber Laign was diagnosed with breast cancer.  —  The 61-year-old GMA anchor delivered the news in an Instagram message.
Discussion: HELLO! and E! Online
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
Heist on Set of ‘The Crown’ Sees Thieves Steal Over $200,000 Worth of Antique Props … Thieves have stolen over $200,000 worth of props from the set of Netflix series “The Crown” while the production was shooting nearby.  —  Over 350 items were taken during the heist …
 
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal tour of the Caribbean confirmed by palace
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Prince Louis of Luxembourg and Fiancée Scarlett-Lauren Sirgue Call Off Engagement
Discussion: Tatler
Adam Maidment / Manchester Evening News:
Tragedy after promising Manchester actor, 27, died after ‘falling ill’ in Costa Rica
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
Amazon joins the Motion Picture Association, after a long courtship; the lobbying group's other members are Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Sony, Universal, and WBD

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