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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Meghan Markle corrects Mindy Kaling over last name on Netflix show: 'I'm Sussex now'  —  Meghan Markle set the record straight with Mindy Kaling on her new Netflix show.  —  The “Office” alum referred to the “Suits” alum as “Meghan Markle” multiple times during her appearance on the second episode of …
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Erin Hill / People:
Meghan Markle's Most Intimate Interview in Years: Harry, the Kids and Getting Real About Her ‘Learning Curve’ (Exclusive)
Erin Hill / People:
Meghan Markle on Being in ‘Honeymoon Period’ Again with Husband Prince Harry: ‘I See This Spark in His Eye’ (Exclusive)
Maria Sherman / Associated Press:
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82  —  Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday.  He was 82.  —  According to a statement provided …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dead at age 82
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Demi Moore is ‘heartbroken’ over major Oscars 2025 loss, it's a ‘huge disappointment’: source  —  Demi Moore “can't help but feel heartbroken” after losing the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars to “Anora” star Mikey Madison," a source exclusively tells Page Six.
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Entertainment Tonight:
Oscars 2025: Why RAYE Was Scared to Cover Adele for ‘James Bond’ Tribute (Exclusive)
Discussion: Rolling Stone, People and Billboard
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Harvey Weinstein Reacts to Adrien Brody Referencing His and Georgina Chapman's Kids in Oscars Speech  —  Harvey Weinstein has reacted to Adrien Brody mentioning his children with ex-wife Georgina Chapman in the actor's 2025 Oscars acceptance speech.  —  “Harvey is happy for Georgina …
People:
Ione Skye, 54, Reveals She Slept with Costar John Cusack — and Other Juicy Revelations from Her Memoir (Exclusive)  —  The actress tells PEOPLE why she decided to tell her story — including dating Anthony Keidis at 16, and how her marriage to Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz fell apart — in her new memoir
TMZ.com:
Faster Pussycat Singer's Fiancée Dies After Going Overboard '80s-Themed Cruise  —  FASTER PUSSYCAT SINGER'S FIANCÉE DEAD AFTER FALLING OFF CRUISE SHIP … Tragedy has struck an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise ... the fiancée of Faster Pussycat's lead singer has died …
Discussion: Consequence
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Jay-Z Sues Former Rape Accuser, Claiming She's Now Admitted Her Story Was False  —  Weeks after the Jane Doe dropped her stunning allegations, Jay-Z is suing her and her lawyers for malicious prosecution and abuse of process. … The new case, filed weeks after the lawsuit against Jay-Z …
Ellis Eskew / WAKA-TV:
Angelina Jolie, Daughter Attend WIT Brunch in Montgomery  —  Women In Training, Inc (WIT) held its fourth annual Mother-Daughter Brunch at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Montgomery Saturday.  The keynote speaker was Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
Discussion: HELLO!, Page Six, SheKnows, Daily Mail and People
Catherine Santino / People:
Monica Lewinsky Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance in Sexy Plunging Dress at 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party  —  The activist celebrated Hollywood's biggest night in a Stella McCartney gown  —  Monica Lewinsky made a sexy statement at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party.
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TMZ.com:
Nicolas Cage's Ex Christina Fulton Says She's Heartbroken Over Son's Alleged Attack  —  NICOLAS CAGE'S EX CHRISTINA FULTON I'M HEARTBROKEN AS A MOTHER ... But My Son & Ex Will Pay!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 124 … Nicolas Cage's ex, Christina Fulton, is devastated …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
‘Tiana’ TV Series & 1 Movie Scrapped at Disney+, Animation Studio to Abandon Longform Streaming Content  —  The Tiana project is not moving forward at Disney+.  —  Walt Disney Animation Studios has officially cancelled its Tiana princess series, and will abandon original longform content for streaming, THR reports.
Esther Kang / People:
Chelsea Handler Says She's Been Dating Someone New and Declares ‘I Like Having Sex with’ Him (Exclusive)  —  Though she didn't consider the relationship “serious,” the comedian reveals she's been seeing her new beau for the last “nine months”  —  Chelsea Handler may have someone new in her life!
Discussion: Daily Mail, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jay-Z Rape Accuser Defends Allegations, Claims She's Terrified of Him  —  JAY-Z RAPE ACCUSER I'M TERRIFIED OF HIM, BUT I STAND BY MY CLAIMS!!! … The anonymous woman who accused Jay-Z of rape in a since dismissed lawsuit is sticking by her story ... and she says he's intimidating and terrifying her.
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Armie Hammer Says He Tried Hooking Up With Guy But Didn't Get Erection, Stopped  —  ARMIE HAMMER I TRIED HOOKING UP WITH A GUY ... But My Hammer Was Flaccid  —  I'LL TRY ANYTHING...  Armie Hammer says he wanted to try the Grindr lifestyle, so he decided to hook up with a dude …
 
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Washington Post:
The USAGM has severed contracts for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks, in addition to the VOA cuts

Kurt Schlosser / GeekWire:
Trump praises Jeff Bezos for changes at WaPo, says he doesn't think media's treatment of him has changed so far, but he sees a shift among tech giants

New York Times:
Sources: The New Yorker has cut ties with its art critic, Jackson Arn, who joined in 2023, after complaints about his behavior at its centennial celebration
 
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