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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made headlines when they sat down with Oprah Winfrey for a revealing chat. They claimed that someone in the Royal Family had worried about "how dark" their son Archie's skin might be.This caused quite a stir, with many people asking who had said such a thing. Now, royal author Omid Scobie says Meghan named two Royals in private letters to King Charles.

Following Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's accusations of racism toward their son by a Royal Family member, it has now been claimed the comments came from two people.

Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks are stepping out to promote their new musical movie!

British commercial broadcaster ITV has recruited a familiar face to guest-present an edition of their flagship daytime magazine show This Morning – with Sarah Ferguson arriving on the sofa this Monday.

Marie Claire.“She certainly seems well-suited to that role in particular, and I can easily see her pursuing a career path similar to Oprah’s in the media: a show, a magazine, producing, directing — the works.”Andersen said that the mom of two, 42, “still has a sizable chunk of the viewing public in her corner,” which could make the idea of a talk show very feasible.“Once all the controversy surrounding the Sussexes’ ongoing feud with the rest of the royal family dies down, assuming it ever does, I could easily see her launching a successful talk show,” he went on.“Meghan has always had her fingers in a lot of pies, and she has a knack for getting what she wants.”The royal expert said that if the “Suits” alum wants a mogul status, “becoming the next Oprah — a powerful and influential media mogul — does not feel far-fetched at all.”Markle famously sat down with her husband, Prince Harry, for a tell-all interview with Winfrey in March 2021.In April this year, the exiled royal signed with WME CEO Ari Emanuel and his team, and has since been rumored to be in talks for an acting comeback.Her team on a day-to-day basis will be Serena Williams’ agent Jill Smoller and Brad Slater, a behemoth in the movie business who also reps Dwayne Johnson.WME represents the top talent across the industry including writers, filmmakers, actors, producers, stylists, fashion designers and their agents.The company also handles brand licensing, speaking engagements, media production and events, including New York Fashion Week.Markle this week teased her return to Hollywood, though this time as a producer.She subtly hinted at the content fans can expect from her and Harry’s production company, Archewell Productions, in the future.“[I want to make]

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor The resiliency of women against long odds and low expectations was the theme of the night on Thursday as Variety and Lifetime toasted four of the entertainment industry’s brightest stars at the annual Power of Women event. Fantasia Barrino, star of Warner Bros. upcoming remake of “The Color Purple,” dedicated her Power of Women kudo to Celie, the woefully mistreated character she plays in the film, as well as her own daughter.

There were so many A-List stars at the Variety Power of Women: Los Angeles event and we have so many great photos from the afternoon!

BreAnna Bell Fantasia Barrino spoke about the need to persevere through adversity at Variety‘s Power of Women Presented by Lifetime. “I’ve been through some things I haven’t been afraid to share,” Barrino said in her speech at the event on Thursday. “Sometimes we don’t want to share what we go through, but I knew that my tests were part of my testimony, and I knew that my testimony would help a lot of people.” Barrino also spoke about her role in the upcoming musical film adaptation of “The Color Purple,” in which she will portray Celie, a role she previously played on Broadway.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has entered into a new co-financing pact with Domain Capital, a multi-year arrangement that will focus on bolstering the studio’s theatrical slate.

Lauren Sanchez looked stunning in a bridal minidress during her star-studded engagement party with Jeff Bezos. The celebrity couple invited some of their closest friends and family members to their exclusive party in Beverly Hills, California, which took place at the home of designer Diane Von Furstenberg.LAUREN SANCHEZ PRAISES SALMA HAYEK AND AMAL CLOONEY’S FASHION STYLELAUREN SANCHEZ WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD AGAINST KIM KARDASHIAN OVER BALENCIAGA DRESSLAUREN SANCHEZ DISCUSSES JEFF BEZOS’ ROMANTIC PROPOSALClose sources to the pair revealed to Page Six that the billionaire had a “heartfelt” speech prepared for the evening, celebrating his union with Lauren and sharing his love during an “incredible” moment.The glamorous party also included a lavish dinner, with Lauren showing off her look in Stacey Bendet’s Instagram Stories, posing for the camera and smiling while interacting with some of the guests.Among the A-List stars and celebrities in attendance, Kim and Khloé Kardashian celebrated with Lauren, as well as Kris Jenner, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Jessica Alba, Chris Rock, Barbra Streisand, Rita Wilson, Gayle King, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse, Miranda Kerr, and more.

Samantha Markle, Meghan Markle's half-sister, has taken her defamation case against the Duchess to court. Samantha alleges that Meghan defamed her in both her 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview and 2022 Netflix documentary. Samantha, who is wheelchair-bound due to multiple sclerosis, claims Meghan labelled her as an "imposter," a "deceptive opportunist" and a "charlatan" in several interviews.

Prince Harry has reportedly turned down an invitation to his father, King Charles III's 75th birthday party, making it the second time he's rejected an olive branch in recent months. The Duke of Sussex, who lives in California with his wife Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, was invited to a celebration at Clarence House next week.

Prince Harry is using his charities to "boost his own personal image and reputation", a PR expert has claimed.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have "built a reputation they'll never be able to run from", one expert has said.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could be set to break what has become a new royal tradition in recent years. The pair stepped down as working royals in 2020 and since then have been forging a life away from the institution of the British monarchy.

a best-selling novel by Charmaine Wilkerson, “Black Cake” is a multigenerational saga that tells the sprawling tale of a family filled with secrets. The story begins in the West Indies in the 1960s. Covey (Mia Isaac), a 17-year-runaway bride who is half-Jamaican and half-Chinese, sprints on a beach at night.

UPDATED with rescheduled date: The Academy Museum Gala, which had been postponed last month in the wake of Hamas‘ attack on Israel, has been rescheduled for December 3.

J. Kim Murphy The Academy Museum has set a new date for its annual fundraising gala, after initially postponing the event out of respect for the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. The event is now scheduled for the evening of Dec.

become a TV punchline. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex — who are now 39 and 42, respectively, and share children Archie, 4, and Lilibet, 2 – have provided lots of fodder for jokes.

sensationally shut the door on royal life in 2020, they’ve managed to damage most of their personal relationships with members of the Firm.What’s more, Owens believes the couple’s antics have dented the royals’ image of being the “best of British family life.”“The story is a slightly tragic one as it has damaged this idea of a family monarchy. This idea that this is a united group who embody, if you like, the best of British family life,” he said on the Mirror’s “Pod Save The King” podcast.“Originally King Charles III’s reign was going to be based around him being supported by his two trusty lieutenants — William and Harry.”“But when that went so disastrously wrong in early 2020 because of Harry and Meghan’s decision to leave Britain, it really put paid to that vision of the family monarchy,” he added.Owens, who wrote “After Elizabeth: Can the Monarchy Save Itself?” continued, “And then of course we’ve had the Sussexes airing their dirty laundry in public for the best part of three years — and again it has done much damage to that narrative of happy family life.”“So why not, as I suggest in my book, do away with this family narrative once and for all? We don’t need to have this big royal family presenting themselves as moral exemplars,” he went on.“King Charles is uniquely placed because he knows first-hand that the ideal of the family rarely matches the reality of the family monarchy.”Harry and Meghan’s move sparked several high-publicity projects such as their six-part Netflix documentary, their bombshell sit-down interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Harry’s protocol-shattering memoir, “Spare.”In “Spare,” which has become the fastest-selling nonfiction book of all time since its release on Jan.

Roland A. Pattillo, the gynecologic oncologist who played a pivotal role in bringing the case of Henrietta Lacks to public awareness and was played by Ruben Santiago-Hudson in the 2017 HBO movie The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, died of Parkinson’s disease on May 3 at his home outside Atlanta. He was 89.

Angelique Jackson Tyler Perry has formalized a new creative partnership with Netflix to write, direct and produce feature films under a multi-year, first-look deal. The pact spans eight pictures over four years. Perry already has five films under his belt at the streamer: “A Fall From Grace,” “A Madea Homecoming,” the period drama “A Jazzman’s Blues” (his longtime passion project produced from his first screenplay, written 27 years prior), the upcoming World War II-set drama “Six Triple Eight” and the thriller “Mea Culpa.” Endeavor and TKO CEO Ari Emanuel teased the new pact at Bloomberg Media’s Screentime conference on Oct.

Princess Catherine could be in the firing line if Meghan Markle really does pen her own memoir — and obviously, she’s not happy about it!

Brunello Cucinelli hosted a star-studded party this week!

The Hulu series The 1619 Project and the Showtime feature Nothing Lasts Forever scored a leading three nominations apiece today as the Cinema Eye Honors announced its first round of contenders for the prestigious documentary-focused awards.

If you’re expecting Britney Spears to do the traditional press tour to promote her new book, well, keep dreaming.

1985 film “The Color Purple” was the “best $35,000 I ever made.” Speaking with Essence magazine, Winfrey, 69, revealed she “wanted nothing more in my life than to be in ‘The Color Purple'” when it was announced that Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book would hit the silver screen. “They were only offering $35,000 to be in this film,” Winfrey told the outlet for their cover story on the upcoming movie adaptation of the Broadway musical.

Tom Brady took a break to relax in the calm waters of the Miami Beach Bay. While fans across the nation were engrossed in watching their favorite teams compete, Brady enjoyed a leisurely cruise on his boat, exhibiting a lifestyle many can only fantasize about.The serenity of the calm Miami waters provided the perfect backdrop for the seven-time Super Bowl champion to unwind away from the pressures of the NFL.

shared on X.The singer, who admittedly got “too drunk” with pal Lizzo at this year’s Grammy awards in February, has been open about her relationship with alcohol.Her fourth studio album titled “30” features a song called “I Drink Wine” in which she sings about turning to the bottle in times of hardship. “When I was a child / Every single thing could blow my mind / Soaking it all up for fun / But now I only soak up wine,” Adele sings in the song, released in 2021.In Oct.

Oprah Winfrey is a media mogul but before achieving all of that she starred in The Color Purple back in 1985. Her performance as Sofia in the Steven Spielberg-directed film went on to earn her a nomination at the Oscars.

Adele is on the path of sobriety.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director The upcoming release of “The Color Purple” musical film marks a full circle moment for Oprah Winfrey, who is producing the new adaptation 38 years after playing Sofia in Steven Spielberg’s take on Alice Walker’s seminal novel. Oprah earned an Oscar nomination for supporting actress, and now “The Color Purple” musical could earn her another one as a producer if it lands a best picture nomination. Oprah produced the film along with Spielberg, Scott Sanders and Quincy Jones.

Ted Deutch You can never have too many allies, especially when some are the biggest entertainers on the planet. I witnessed that in the aftermath of Feb. 14, 2018, when a gunman rampaged through Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., and murdered 17 people.

Cher and Tina Turner are two musical legends and were lifelong friends. The singers first met in 1975 when they performed together on Cher’s solo show. Their friendship withstood the test of time and fame, and Cher recently opened up about their last memories together before Turner passed away.Turner passed away on May 24, 2023, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were left feeling "crushed" about having to completely leave their senior roles in the Royal Family behind but felt the late Queen's decision "wasn’t a surprise, given the lack of support they received", according to claims.

Oprah Winfrey‘s team is speaking out amid a claim made about her in a new Mitt Romney biography.