Not even two full months ago, we were being told condescendingly that Kensington Palace would never openly schedule the Princess of Wales for any event for the foreseeable future, all because of her health. They kept repeating ?she has good days and bad days? as an explanation for why no one should expect Kate to ever have a work schedule again, and we were supposed to be pleasantly surprised if she showed up for any kind of event ever again. Then William and Kate?s Mustique vacation was outed in the Daily Mail, and suddenly KP can?t schedule and announce events for Kate fast enough. Last week, they announced that Kate and William would go to South Wales once their Mustique vacation was over. Now they?re announcing an appearance for Kate in May, for the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

The Princess of Wales will join her husband and the King for the 80th anniversary of VE Day in May this year. Kate Middleton, 43, who has been gradually making a return to public duties following cancer treatment, will make an appearance at the event which commemorates our war heroes, the Mirror has reported.

Charles, 76, will lead a host of royals, including his wife Queen Camilla and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh at a ?special Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey?. According to the outlet, the monarch will also be present, along with other members of The Firm, for events at the Cenotaph on May 8, and the Government will be releasing further details.

A source also told the publication that the King has been ?determined to pay tribute to our war heroes? after a turbulent year marked by his own health issues. Elsewhere, the newspaper says sources believe Charles may release a ?personal tribute? to World War II heroes as well as those who lost their lives in other conflicts.

It comes as earlier this year, Kate arrived for her first royal ?away day? since 2023 as part of her slow and steady return, and visited a sock manufacturer and children?s hospice, of which she has become patron.

[From The Daily Mail]

I understand that for these kinds of big-anniversary events, they make plans way in advance and all of that, especially if it involves King Charles and the rest of the family. It would be weird if Kate didn?t go, and if they didn?t make a point of confirming her attendance, that would be the story. But it does feel like they announced this specifically as part of the ?please let this piece of news distract you from the Mustique vacation AND the Sussexes? activities.?

Meanwhile, the Mail is also running this as an exclusive ? Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit DC this week, and it?s ?expected? that Donald Trump will formally invite Prince William to visit Washington. A source told the Mail: ?President Trump very much enjoyed meeting Prince William in France. He was wowed by William and thinks he?s a great guy. He will officially invite both the Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Washington, but understands if the Princess of Wales? health issues prevent her from coming.? Sounds about right ? while I know the British royals are no strangers to despots and fascists, they might want to think twice about using William in this way. But whatever, I don?t care that much.

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Given Anora?s surprise dominance at the Producers Guild Awards and Directors Guild Awards, many thought that the tide had turned against Demi Moore and The Substance in this year?s wacky Oscar race. Awards-season prognosticators even described the SAGs as Demi?s last-chance saloon to go into the Oscars with any kind of momentum or hype. Well, it happened. Demi won the lead-actress SAG Award and Anora went home with nothing. So? the guilds are actually split. Directors and producers love what Sean Baker did with Anora, but the actors? guild was like ?nah, we?ll give it to Demi for this terrible horror film.?

Demi wore this very weird Bottega Veneta dress to win her first SAG. I kind of wonder if she thought she would lose? Like, that?s what the dress felt like to me. She looks so thin as well. Anyway, congrats to her. One really nice thing is the all of the best-actress contenders have been really friendly this year, and Demi and Mikey have often stopped to hug each other and their fellow nominees on their way up to various podiums. Demi did it again last night, stopping to hug Cynthia Erivo.

They?ve finally got Mikey Madison dressing like a princess and that?s when she loses! She wore a custom Louis Vuitton in an icy silver-blue.

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Also in LV: Danielle Deadwyler. This is completely bonkers. LV lost the plot with this one.

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We?re really going into the Oscars next weekend with several of the biggest awards and races as huge mysteries. While the SAGs solidified the supporting categories ? I would be shocked if Zoe Saldana and Keiran Culkin did not win next weekend ? last night?s SAG Awards shook up the race in a huge way in the lead categories. Everyone thought Adrien Brody was about to win, but Timothee Chalamet ended up picking up the award for lead actor for his turn as Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown. Incidentally, Timmy didn?t bring Kylie Jenner as his date last night, his mom was his date. Maybe Mama Chalamet is his good-luck charm more than Kylie. This was Timothee?s first SAG Award and his first major award, ever, really. He wore Chrome Hearts, btw.

His speech is so funny. Generational talent, just as influenced by Viola Davis as he is with LeBron. So? is Timmy going to win the Oscar? I would be fine with it. I watched The Brutalist over the weekend and while Brody absolutely did an incredible job in a really difficult film, I hope Timothee gets the Oscar. Timmy really is the Lisan al Gaib!!

In another shake-up to the state of the Oscar race, Conclave won the top award for SAG ensemble. The Brutalist won zero SAGs and none of the top guild awards (PGAs, DGAs). I totally understand why Anora didn?t win ensemble too, even though they had a great ensemble. But the film was more about Mikey Madison?s performance overall. Could it be that once voters actually sat down and watched The Brutalist, they were like ?you know what, nope on all of this?? I?m so glad that Ralph Fiennes spoke!!

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Anna Sawai has absolutely had ?A Star Is Born? moment with Shogun. She has now picked up all of the major awards for her performance: Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award. She?s looked gorgeous at every award show too ? designers must be fighting over the chance to dress her. Sawai wore a custom Armani look to the SAGs, and while it?s not my taste, she looks gorgeous.

Kristen Bell also wore Armani on the red carpet, but she changed as she hosted the SAGs. This feels Christmas-y to me? I also have to say? she did a great job as SAG host. I?m not really a fan, but credit where it?s due.

Kerry Washington in Armani ? I loved the sparkle and the unusual turtleneck on the red carpet, but can I just say? It wasn?t very flattering through the chest, and the way she moved, I think it was probably too tight and itchy.

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Michelle Yeoh in Armani ? this was fine. Pretty and simple for a presenter.

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And lastly, Jane Fonda in Armani. Jane won the Lifetime Achievement Award and she gave a barn-burner of a speech about seeking community and the importance of unions.

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Abbott Elementary is the rare comedy that remains fresh and funny well into the fourth season and its my comfort watch. Last night at the SAG Awards Only Murders in the Building took home the actor in their category, Ensemble in a Comedy Series. As Selena Gomez mentioned in her acceptance speech, they never win anything so I?m not mad about that. Abbott won a SAG in 2023 and they?ve been nominated every year since. Plus they took home the NAACP Image Award on Saturday for Outstanding Comedy Series, with Quinta winning Outstanding Actress in a comedy series. At the SAGs, Jean Smart won the actor for that category, for Hacks. Given Abbott?s popularity and excellent writing, I?m sure it will win plenty more awards. It?s likely going to run at least ten seasons.

Quinta was wearing a very lacy white Dior strapless gown which was a little too doily like for my taste. Maybe the skirt could have been a different material as this photographs a bit fussy. It looked better on camera and I like how delicate and feminine it is. She looked gorgeous.

I?m happy for Selena Gomez and The Only Murders cast that their show finally won a SAG as it?s been nominated for Best Ensemble since 2022. I?m not watching it, but I?m happy for them. Selena looked amazing in Celine, in an elegantly draped off the shoulder gown that fit her like a glove. Her styling complements the gown perfectly.

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Sheryl Lee Ralph was working a tuxedo shirt and high-waisted skirt from Sergio Hudson. I love how the stacked pearl necklaces and open neckline. She always looks amaing.

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Janelle James was also in Sergio Hudson, in a loose white cropped jacket over a black gown with a mesh bodice. This is not my favorite look from her. Chris Perfetti looks goofy in that loose blue suit, but giant pants are popular in menswear now.

Lisa Ann Walter was in a formfitting black Greta Constantine gown with poofy pink satin sleeves. This dress is too much, but she?s having fun with it and that?s what matters.

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The NY Post has a new story about the Duchess of Sussex, her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, and the As Ever product line. But really, this piece is supposed to be ?is Meghan capable of being authentic?? Is that really the question that the British and American media wants to pose at this point? I guess their theory is that ?authenticity? isn?t quantifiable and therefore, it?s not like anyone can say with authority that yes, Meghan is authentic and real. The larger issue for all of the people trying to critique Meghan now is that Meghan is in control of her image, she has an Instagram, she has a Netflix show, she?ll have a product line and, as always, she can speak out whenever she wants and however she wants. That?s a huge problem for all of the people who have been trying to control Meghan and define her through their hate for her. Which is probably why Meg?s haters have approached all of her projects with something akin to existential dread.

Who is Meghan Markle? That?s the question that?s resonating before her new Netflix series, ?With Love, Meghan,? premieres on March 4.

?Nobody knows who she really is,? said a TV insider who has had a glimpse at the show. ?[The world] created this image of who they think she is.?

Is she a survivor, a victim, or the biggest thorn in the royal family?s side? Is Markle, as she has described herself over the past few years, ?the most trolled person in the entire world? ? or are she and Prince Harry, as Spotify exec Bill Simmons deemed the couple after their scrapped deal with the platform, ?f?king grifters?? Even Bethenny Frankel weighed in on it this week, saying: ?I think the reason [Markle] can?t win for losing is that there is a lack of identity and understanding as to exactly who she is to the audience.?

Markle is said to be ?going back to her roots? with her new Netflix show, but she faces an uphill battle to prove that she can truly be authentic.

?She doesn?t claim to be perfect,? the TV insider added. ?That?s what the gist of the show is ? she?s just having fun. The show is really her being in her own space and doing her thing. It?s such a joyous show.?

But there is a snag. Sources told us that the As Ever lifestyle products won?t be ready for sale until a few months after the show?s launch. As Page Six previously revealed, the mom-of-two has teamed up with Netflix to sell her products. Contrary to reports, we are told there won?t be any pop-up installations or branded cafes at malls across the country.

Prince Harry makes just a brief cameo in her new show, we?re told. However, the As Ever logo includes a palm tree in a nod to the Sussexes? California home, along with two hummingbirds ? a favorite of Prince Harry?s,? an insider told People.

?Harry is a true partner,? said a source who knows the couple. ?He?s happy that Meghan is sharing this part of herself again ? inspiring people with beautiful ideas is one of her greatest passions. In many ways, this show is now going back to the beginning of their love story.?

[From Page Six]

LOL, why does this story even exist? I get that it was supposed to be a hit piece, but they ended up making Meghan sound mysterious and cool, and like people should tune into the show to find out what she?s really like. Back when Meghan and Harry first got together, I noted that Meghan seemed to project a cool/mysterious/unknowable vibe like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. I do think that?s actually Meghan?s strength ? yes, she?s very dorky, but I appreciate the fact that she has left room for mystery and that she has never been in our faces constantly, and there is something fundamentally unknowable about her.

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I?m not going to do an exhaustive history on this, but I?ll mention some lowlights. Jason Knauf worked for Kensington Palace for years as communications chief to Prince William, Prince Harry and Kate. Knauf was seen as some kind of communications guru at the time, although his legacy has been tainted by his many activities around the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Knauf decided to go ?all in? on William as the future king, and William rewarded Knauf with a royal honor and positions at the Royal Foundation and Earthshot (following Knauf?s resignation from palace work in 2021). From what little I know, I?m positive that Knauf still works as an informal advisor to William in particular. Knauf was an integral part in the palace smear campaign against Meghan, and Knauf openly worked against the Sussexes and on behalf of the British tabloids in notable ways. Why this trip down memory lane? Knauf sat down for an interview with 60 Minutes Australia:

In the trailer, you can see Knauf speaking about William?s eventual accession, with Knauf claiming that: ?He?s going to bring [so] much down-to-earth wisdom and connection.? When asked if there?s anything people should know about William, Knauf says: ?Just what you see is what you get.? That? is an interesting statement, given William?s lack of rizz, his scuzzy beard and his unrepentant laziness. The big money question is asked of Knuaf: ?Do you think Harry?s role could change once his brother is King?? They cut it before Knauf answers.

So, what do you think? Knauf has obviously been authorized to give these kinds of interviews and he?s sticking to the Kensington Palace line. I wonder why they went to 60 Minutes Australia? It reminds me of how that same outlet got several exclusives with Thomas Markle and Scammy Samantha. I?d love to see all of the connections there, because Toxic Tom name-checked Jason several times over the course of several years. Jason and Tom were in communication, if not cahoots.

Screenshot courtesy of 60 Minutes Australia, additional photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Instar.

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If Luigi Mangione is going to do anything, it?s rock a jewel-tone sweater. Our brother Luigi was in a New York court on Friday for another hearing. I think his lawyers buy his clothes for court appearances, and whoever it is has a real eye for it. The first time Luigi appeared in court in NYC, he wore a gorgeous burgundy sweater. On Friday, he wore an emerald-green cable knit sweater with khakis and a lovely pair of loafers. The reason we have a photo of his sockless feet is because they shackled his ankles, in addition to making him wear a bulletproof vest. They keep trying to convince everyone that people are mad at Luigi or that he?s super-dangerous. Meanwhile, Luigi looks like the hot college junior whom everyone had a crush on. Between his beautiful curls, the beauty marks on his cheeks and his improbably-long eyelashes, I totally understand why so many people are hot for him.

Anyway, there was some business conducted in court on Friday, it wasn?t all just an excuse to put this hot man in front of the cameras again. Most of the hearing was about the evidence, with Luigi?s lawyers suggesting that Luigi might have been subjected to an illegal search.

[Mangione] faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted, according to the Manhattan district attorney. At the Friday hearing ? which took place in the same courtroom where President Donald Trump faced criminal trial in a hush money case last year ? prosecutors reviewed the evidence they say they?ve turned over to the defense. The evidence includes police body camera footage, police reports, surveillance videos, data from a cell phone dropped at the scene of the crime, autopsy reports, the medical examiners? forensic files and forensic DNA testing materials. More materials still need to be turned over to Mangione?s legal team, prosecutors said.

Additionally, Judge Carro scheduled Mangione?s next hearing for June 26 and set a schedule for his legal team to submit motions, despite objections from his defense.

Agnifilo said she?s primarily focused on ongoing talks with federal prosecutors who haven?t decided whether to seek the death penalty and she wants access to all discovery materials before she submits motions. She claimed that in an HBO documentary, New York City Mayor Eric Adams had discussed evidence that hadn?t been given to the defense.

?There are three separate prosecutions that are happening about one event,? said Agnifilo, referring to the federal, New York state and Pennsylvania charges against her client. She also said she believes Mangione?s constitutional rights were violated when officers seized his belongings during his arrest in Pennsylvania. She plans to challenge some of the evidence taken by law enforcement at the time. ?I think there is a very, very serious search issue in this material,? she said. ?There might be evidence that might be suppressed in this case.?

[From CNN]

CNN sort of buried it, but the idea that people in Mayor Eric Adams? office are already giving interviews to HBO about evidence that Luigi?s defense doesn?t even have is a big f?king deal. Like, that could sink part of the case. Anyway, ahead of his court appearance, Luigi issued a statement, thanking people for their support: ?I am overwhelmed by ? and grateful for ? everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe. While it is impossible for me to reply to most letters, please know that I read every one that I receive.? Apparently, the court was packed with Luigi?s angels, and there were tons of people outside the court with pro-Luigi signs. I really don?t think the authorities understand that for many Americans, Luigi is already a folk hero.

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are officially divorced. To recap, Jennifer filed for divorce last August, on what was the second anniversary of their second wedding. J.Lo only filed for divorce after Ben had ghosted her for months and basically refused to even talk about reconciling or working on their marriage. They quietly met a few times and negotiated the terms of their divorce with their lawyers, and the terms were settled back in January. As of Friday, February 21, their marriage has been dissolved and they are officially and legally single. I haven?t heard anything about financial settlements or anything, which is weird because there were some joint projects and community assets. But I don?t know what happened there. Hilariously, Team Affleck decided to use the news of the marriage dissolution to announce that Ben isready to start dating. My dude, you were already ?dating? when you were still married to J.Lo.

Ben Affleck is looking to return to the dating scene. Since Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Lopez settled their divorce on Jan. 6, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE, ?Ben?s casually dating.?

?This doesn?t seem to be a focus though,? the insider adds.

The source says that the Oscar winner is ?very focused on work,? adding, ?If he?s not filming, he spends long days at his office.?

The source says the 52-year-old actor also spends ?a lot of time? with his and Jennifer Garner?s children: Violet Anne, 19, Seraphina Rose, 16, and Samuel, 12. Noting that Affleck spends ?a lot of time? with his youngest child, Samuel.

?They are very close,? the source says.

[From People]

A 52-year-old man who just wrapped up his second divorce is ?casually dating.? I?m sure it?s just as messy as can be. I wonder if he?s back on Raya, or whether he prefers to meet women in person. I also wonder if he?ll end up circling back to one of his exes soon. Not J.Lo ? that will take a few years ? but maybe Ana de Armas? LOL, Gwyneth Paltrow is happily married or else that would be a perfect second-chance romance.

Meanwhile, J.Lo was in Abu Dhabi, playing a series of sold-out concerts. On Friday, she teared up as the audience cheered for her.

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Did Andrew Garfield break up with his self-proclaimed witch girlfriend? There are rumors about Garfield and Monica Barbaro now. Interesting. [Just Jared]
Dan Stevens in glasses? might be doing something for me. [Socialite Life]
Awkwafina is dressed for a blizzard. [LaineyGossip]
Why is Bridget Jones still so popular? [Pajiba]
Ashanti?s sartorial drama. [Go Fug Yourself]
Jury Duty Season 2 is coming. [Seriously OMG]
Jacob Elordi wore Bottega Veneta in Berlin. [RCFA]
Southern Charm star addresses the rumors. [Starcasm]
How Americans feel about their future. [Buzzfeed]