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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Crew Member Dies Following Accident On Marvel Studios' ‘Wonder Man’ Production In Studio City  —  UPDATED with worker's name: A rigger working at Radford Studios in Studio City died today after falling from a catwalk, Deadline has learned.  The male crew member, who died at the scene …
People:
Prince Harry Has ‘No Plans’ to Reunite with Brother Prince William During U.K. Visit, Says Source  —  The Duke of Sussex met with King Charles amid his cancer news, and the Prince of Wales has been helping Princess Kate recover from recent surgery  —  Prince Harry traveled to the U.K. following …
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Prince Harry Arrives in London to See His Father King Charles After Cancer Diagnosis
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Prince Harry visits cancer-stricken King Charles at Clarence House after arriving in UK without Meghan Markle
Ed Zwick / Vanity Fair:
Brad Pitt and the Wild Making of Legends of the Fall  —  In an excerpt from his revelatory new book, Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, director Ed Zwick goes deep on the pain, the glory—and the sometimes combative male energy on set.  —  One day in 1989, something odd was happening in the thirtysomething offices.
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Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Taylor Swift threatens legal action against student who tracks her jet  —  The superstar's effort to keep the tracker accounts from posting her plane's takeoffs and landings recalls Elon Musk's banning of a similar account.  —  Taylor Swift's attorneys have threatened legal action …
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Crew Member for Marvel's ‘Wonder Man’ TV Series Dies in On-Set Accident … The crew member, a rigger, fell off the rafters Tuesday morning and passed away.  Filming for “Wonder Man” was not occurring at the time of the accident, and the production is now halted for the day.
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Winston Cho / The Hollywood Reporter:
Gina Carano Sues Disney Over ‘Mandalorian’ Firing In Lawsuit Funded by Elon Musk  —  The actress claims the entertainment giant discriminated against her for voicing certain opinions on hot-button issues.  —  In an escalation of a standoff over her firing from The Mandalorian …
People:
Emily Blunt Says the Devil Wears Prada Cast Is ‘All Good’ with No Sequel: ‘Things Should Be Cherished’  —  The Oscar nominee shared that a sequel for the hit movie has “never” received any real momentum  —  Emily Blunt and the rest of The Devil Wears Prada cast is ready to close the chapter on Runway.
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Prince William will continue to prioritise Kate Middleton and his children's welfare ahead of his full-time royal duties after deciding to clear his diary to support his wife while she recovers from surgery  —  Prince William will continue to put his wife and children's welfare to the fore as he steps up to help his ailing father.
Matt Strudwick / Daily Mail:
KING'S CANCER DIAGNOSIS: THE ROYAL FAMILY'S RECENT HEALTH SCARES  —  2pm - Kensington Palace announces the princess' operation and says she will remain in the private hospital for 10-14 days.  —  She is not expected to return to duties until after Easter, taking up to three months to recover.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Sun
Stephanie Wenger / People:
The Braxtons Are Back!  Toni, Tamar and the Family Return to TV 3 Years After Braxton Family Values Ends  —  While celebrating the family's new project on WE tv, Dr. Evelyn Braxton said, “I hope that through each one of our experiences, you'll grow with us”  —  The Braxtons are heading back to the television screen!
Discussion: Variety, Deadline and Just Jared
Escher Walcott / People:
Beyoncé Unveils First Teaser Trailer for Her Haircare Line Cécred: ‘Hair Is Sacred’  —  The singer shared more information about her new haircare brand Cécred — and revealed its launch date — in the teaser  —  Beyoncé's haircare line is finally on its way!
TMZ.com:
Chiefs Star Donovan Smith Gifts Linemen Matching Outfits For Super Bowl  —  CHIEFS' DONOVAN SMITH GIFTS LINEMEN MATCHING FITS ... For Super Bowl LVIII … The Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen arrived in Las Vegas in style ... thanks to Donovan Smith who gifted his teammates brand-new matching fits before their departure!
Discussion: The US Sun
Caitlin Berard / Suggest:
Toby Keith, Country Music Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 62  —  Country star Toby Keith, known for hits such as “Red Solo Cup” and “How Do You Like Me Now?!” has died.  He was 62.  —  As confirmed by his family, the singer-songwriter “passed peacefully” on Monday night after a two-year battle with stomach cancer.
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Escher Walcott / People:
Toby Keith Dead at 62 Following Stomach Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Passed Peacefully’
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Country music star Toby Keith dead at 62 after stomach cancer battle
Madison Vain / Esquire:
They Don't Make Them Like Austin Butler Anymore  —  After Elvis and the Oscar-nomination, the 32-year-old actor is back with two buzzy projects: Masters of the Air and Dune: Part Two.  He's got a burning ambition and old-school Hollywood charm—and steely-eyed focus on just one thing.
 
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Victoria Gomelsky / New York Times:
Watches of Switzerland Group, one of the world's largest watch retailers, acquires the watch enthusiast website Hodinkee, says coverage will remain independent

Emma Roth / The Verge:
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