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Today's Power of Women cover story:

'It's Time for My Voice': Jennifer Hudson on Reviving 'Dreamgirls,' Booking Tom Cruise for Her Talk Show and Writing Original Music Again

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How to Watch Patrick Clancy's '60 Minutes' Interview Online https://t.co/meaGHglM38

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Princess Diana was brought back as King Charles' AI assistant in #SNLUK's cold open last night.

Larry Dean's Charles doesn’t initially recognize Diana — played by Jack Shep in his fan-favorite impression — despite the fact she's wearing her iconic revenge dress. But then it clicks: "Hold on a second, it’s that woman from the ’90s!" https://t.co/TfAbx8WkkT

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'SNL U.K.' Brings Back Princess Diana as King Charles' AI Assistant: 'It's That Woman From the '90s!' https://t.co/JDXASje9cq

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Ready, SETT, Go: SETT Execs Drill Down on the Spanish Sovereign Venture Capital Fund That Will Drive Industry Conversation at San Sebastián https://t.co/c9dAUahfkB

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Where Is Spain Heading? María González Veracruz, Secretary of State for Digitization, Unpacks Roadmap https://t.co/sh3bdIU5kD

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Mark Ruffalo is encouraging California attorney general Rob Bonta not to settle the antitrust lawsuit against Paramount Skydance:

“Don’t you dare, [Rob Bonta], do not cave. 5,670 filmmakers put their necks on the line for you to fight this merger. Another 75,000+ and counting have signed to tell you not to concede in just 3 weeks. You work for the people — the very people who will be hurt if you let this lousy deal filled with empty promises go forward. Please sign to send a message to the AGs and Paramount. Reject the deal. The people don’t want it!”
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Mark Ruffalo Tells Rob Bonta 'Don't You Dare' Settle the Antitrust Lawsuit Against Paramount: 'Do Not Cave' https://t.co/hlBH2ztnyk

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‘Ride or Die’ Canceled by Prime Video After One Season https://t.co/QopC0ez84N

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Ed Sheeran addresses the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from his tour and says, “What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable.”

“Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last week,” Sheeran said at the top of Saturday’s show. “I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky. A lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest, I’m surprised. I’m not surprised that I’ve even done it. You know, it’s normal. But this week, the criticism was about something much more important, and I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so so sorry.”

Sheeran also said he was “appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine,” describing the suffering caused by the war as a “human tragedy,” while explaining that he has generally sought to keep his concerts focused on “unity, joy, escapism, love” rather than his own political views.

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Ed Sheeran Addresses Macklemore Controversy While on Stage at First Concert Since Rapper Dropped From Tour: 'What Is Happening in Gaza Is Catastrophic and Unjustifiable' https://t.co/leDsA5NMMn

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Ruby Rose has opened up about the death of her “best friend,” Hayden Panettiere:

“All that she ever wanted was to have her story told her way, on her terms."

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Ruby Rose Remembers ‘Best Friend’ Hayden Panettiere: ‘All That She Ever Wanted Was to Have Her Story Told' https://t.co/GMm9A8Arq0

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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Ed Sheeran’s concert Saturday ahead of the singer's first performance since Macklemore was dropped from his tour.

“It’s much bigger than Ed Sheeran," said one attendee. "It’s much bigger than Macklemore. It’s a movement for Palestinian lives, and it’s not going to stop until Palestine is free.”

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Protestors March Outside Ed Sheeran Concert After Macklemore Was Dropped From Tour: ‘It's Not Going to Stop Until Palestine is Free’ https://t.co/Ws9hQWqcxe

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"Sweet Magnolias” creator and showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson is reacting to the show's cancellation by Netflix:

“Living in Serenity for five seasons has been a privilege and a blessing. The people I’ve met and worked with — our incredible writers, cast, crew, executives, and producers — have touched my heart and changed my life.”

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‘Sweet Magnolias’ Creator Reacts to Netflix Cancellation: ‘I Hope Serenity Will Always Have a Place in Your Heart’ https://t.co/hFBgqg1bsz

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Protestors gather around the corner from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where Ed Sheeran is set to perform tonight for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his tour.

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Protesters chant “Ed Sheeran is a clown” outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, where he’s set to perform tonight for the first time since Macklemore was dropped from his tour.