Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Canada after bombshell announcement - CNN

Prince Harry remains in the UK and Meghan is expected to come back to London on Tuesday, when the couple are set to attend an event with Janice Charette, High Commissioner of Canada to the UK, at Canada House.

Meghan and Harry wanted to meet with Charette "as well as staff to thank them for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

The couple recently returned from Canada, where they spent the Christmas holidays with the duchess' mother, Doria Ragland.

"The Duke and Duchess have a strong connection to Canada. It's a country The Duke of Sussex has visited many times over the years and it was also home to The Duchess for seven years before she became a member of The Royal Family," the royals said on their Instagram page, Sussex Royal, on Wednesday.

The latest developments follow the shock announcement that the pair plan to "transition into a new working model" and become "financially independent" after stepping back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family.

There was said to be a mood of deep disappointment in the palace following the announcement, and senior members of the family are hurt as a result of the news.

Meghan and Harry's desire to become "financially independent" has also sparked questions as to how they will be able to do this.

The pair published detailed documents outlining the structure and funding of their household, which revealed they receive 5% of their income from the Sovereign Grant -- a lump sum of UK taxpayers' money given to the Queen every year -- and 95% from the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate controlled by Prince Charles, Harry's father.

Media reports have suggested that Meghan was independently worth around $5 million before she married Harry, who inherited millions from his mother Princess Diana.

However UK newspaper The Times reports that Charles may withdraw funding from the couple if they completely withdraw from their royal duties.

Observers say the couple are unlikely to struggle for money and could generate income from a UK trademark for their brand 'Sussex Royal," which the couple applied for in June, as well as sponsorship or speaking tours.

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2020-01-10 13:44:00Z
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Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson exits over 'creative differences' - BBC News

Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson has left the sequel over "creative differences" with Marvel.

Derrickson made the original 2016 film starring Benedict Cumberbatch and had been due to deliver Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in 2021.

There's speculation that Derrickson and Marvel boss Kevin Feige disagreed about how scary the follow-up should be.

The director, whose credits include The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Sinister, had pledged "the first scary MCU film".

He made the comments at San Diego Comic Con in July, where Feige swiftly clarified that it would still be suitable for teenage viewers. "It's gonna be PG-13 and you're going to like it!" he added.

Feige has since said it would not be a horror film, and that any scary sequences would be like those made by Steven Spielberg in films like Indiana Jones and Gremlins.

Every Marvel film has been rated PG-13 in the US, meaning some material may be unsuitable for pre-teenagers.

Derrickson wrote on Thursday: "Marvel and I have mutually agreed to part ways on Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. I am thankful for our collaboration and will remain on as EP [executive producer]."

In a statement to Variety, the studio said: "Marvel Studios and Scott Derrickson have amicably parted ways on Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness due to creative differences. We remain grateful to Scott for his contributions to the MCU."

The first Doctor Strange film, which co-starred Tilda Swinton and Rachel McAdams, made $678m (£519m) at box offices worldwide.

Other directors who have dropped out

While a film's directors were once all powerful, replacing film-makers has become more common in recent years as the figures who control a franchise seek to ensure they have a director who shares their vision.

Directors have been fired and hired for Star Wars and James Bond movies as well as comic book adaptations.

• Patty Jenkins dropped out of directing Thor 2 because she couldn't fully get behind Marvel's script. As the first woman slated to direct a studio-backed big-budget superhero franchise film, she also knew that a flop could have big ramifications. "If I do it, and it's what I think it's gonna be, I can't help the fact that it will represent women directors everywhere, and then that's going to be bad for everybody," she told IndieWire. She went on to have a smash with DC's Wonder Woman.

• Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright left Marvel's Ant-Man after a dispute over the script, after he and collaborator Joe Cornish had worked on it - on and off - for eight years. "I wanted to make a Marvel movie but I don't think they really wanted to make an Edgar Wright movie," the director later explained to Variety.

• Directing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller left Star Wars spin-off Solo mid-production in 2017, with the franchise's head honcho Kathleen Kennedy saying they had "different creative visions". Ron Howard stepped in and steered it to a lukewarm reception that led Lucasfilm to shelve other spin-offs.

• Also in 2017, Jurassic World's Colin Trevorrow dropped out of Star Wars: Episode IX because he was "heading in a direction that many of us didn't feel was really quite where we wanted it to go", as Kennedy later put it. JJ Abrams returned to take the tiller and The Rise of Skywalker was released in December.

• In 2018, Slumdog Millionaire and Trainspotting mastermind Danny Boyle dropped out of the next Bond film in a dispute over the script, with rumours suggesting he wanted to kill off Daniel Craig's 007. His place was filled by Cary Joji Fukunaga and the film got delayed by six months. Fans will get to see the results when No Time To Die is released in April.
• Dexter Fletcher left Freddie Mercury biopic Bohemian Rhapsody over "creative differences" in 2014, only to be called back to retake the reins three years later when replacement Bryan Singer was fired in the middle of filming for "unreliable behaviour". It went on to be nominated for the Oscar for best picture, and win four more including best actor for Rami Malek.

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2020-01-10 12:29:03Z
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, returns to Canada after bombshell announcement - CNN

Prince Harry remains in the UK and Meghan is expected to come back to London on Tuesday, when the couple are set to attend an event with Janice Charette, High Commissioner of Canada to the UK, at Canada House.

Meghan and Harry wanted to meet with Charette "as well as staff to thank them for the warm Canadian hospitality and support they received during their recent stay in Canada," according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.

The couple recently returned from Canada, where they spent the Christmas holidays with the duchess' mother, Doria Ragland.

"The Duke and Duchess have a strong connection to Canada. It's a country The Duke of Sussex has visited many times over the years and it was also home to The Duchess for seven years before she became a member of The Royal Family," the royals said on their Instagram page, Sussex Royal, on Wednesday.

The latest developments follow the shock announcement that the pair plan to "transition into a new working model" and become "financially independent" after stepping back from their roles as senior members of the British royal family.

There was said to be a mood of deep disappointment in the palace following the announcement, and senior members of the family are hurt as a result of the news.

Meghan and Harry's desire to become "financially independent" has also sparked questions as to how they will be able to do this.

The pair published detailed documents outlining the structure and funding of their household, which revealed they receive 5% of their income from the Sovereign Grant -- a lump sum of UK taxpayers' money given to the Queen every year -- and 95% from the Duchy of Cornwall, the private estate controlled by Prince Charles, Harry's father.

Media reports have suggested that Meghan was independently worth around $5 million before she married Harry, who inherited millions from his mother Princess Diana.

However UK newspaper The Times reports that Charles may withdraw funding from the couple if they completely withdraw from their royal duties.

Observers say the couple are unlikely to struggle for money and could generate income from a UK trademark for their brand 'Sussex Royal," which the couple applied for in June, as well as sponsorship or speaking tours.

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2020-01-10 11:20:00Z
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This Is The 'Unladylike' Habit Meghan Markle Always Wanted to Quit - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

When we think of the members of the royal family, we don’t often realize that there are things about themselves that they wish to change. After all, we see them as being pretty amazing, especially those such as Meghan Markle.

The Duchess of Sussex always looks perfectly put together, she is poised, intelligent, and so much more! However, deep down, just like the rest of us, she has her insecurities.

When the new year rolls around, Duchess Meghan has been known to make some resolutions. Some of them are things that we never would expect, but it is pretty refreshing to find out that the Duchess of Sussex is so relatable.

Although some of Markle’s resolutions actually have yet to happen, she doesn’t stop promising herself that she will make the changes that she wants to make and also achieve certain accomplishments. Even more surprising is the fact that she has been making the same resolutions for years on end.

So, what is the one “unladylike” habit that Markle has always wanted to quit, and hasn’t been able to, even though she resolves every year to do so?

Meghan Markle has never been able to follow through with resolutions

Often times, people share their new year’s resolutions with family and close friends, sometimes even posting it on social media. Whether it be that they are making a decision to lose weight, take a class, or even read more books, it is not typically something that millions of people know about.

However, Duchess Meghan has always let her fans in on what she wanted to do by posting it on her former lifestyle blog: The Tig. This is just one of the many ways that she has always managed to connect with her fans and let them know that she shares a lot of the same habits that we do.

In fact, according to People, Duchess Meghan hasn’t always been able to keep the promises that she makes to herself. She admitted that when it comes to new year’s resolutions, she hasn’t really ever followed through.

What are the resolutions that Meghan Markle makes each year?

Meghan Markle | Chris Jackson – Pool/Getty Images

As it turns out, Duchess Meghan has been known to make the same resolutions each and every year. So, what exactly are they?

Well, every January, she tells herself that she will do the same few things – run a marathon, stop swearing, and re-learn the French language. These are resolutions that are most likely pretty common, and a good portion of Duchess Meghan’s fans probably set out to do the exact same things.

Although she has a vigorous exercise routine, the duchess has yet to run a 26.2-mile marathon, and she admits that the swearing isn’t something that happens on a regular basis. We can only imagine how Queen Elizabeth would react to that!

In addition, she studied French in high school, but then found herself concentrating more on Spanish during the time she spent in Buenos Aires. Still, there is one “unladylike” habit that Duchess Meghan has that she resolves to stop doing every year.

This is the ‘unladylike’ habit Meghan Markle has always wanted to quit

The Duchess of Sussex has always wanted to stop biting her nails; however, she hasn’t been able to. According to Duchess Meghan, it is something that she does when she is under a bit of pressure, so it is easy to assume that after the difficult year she has had, the nail-biting is probably still going strong.

Chances are, this is Duchess Meghan’s go-to coping mechanism for when things get a little tough, and we have to say that we understand. Plus, it could be she’s tackled this resolution in the years since she’s shared it on her blog.

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2020-01-10 10:02:25Z
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Selena Gomez Surprises Fans With 'Rare' Music Video Hours After Album Release - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

After four long years, Selena Gomez has finally released her new album, Rare. Gomez has admitted that this record is her most personal and vulnerable album to date. She has also shared that she originally planned on releasing the album two years ago. However, huge life events kept occurring which took her in a completely different direction musically. But, as of January 10, 2020, Rare is out in the world. It was always going to be a great day for Selenators (Gomez’s loyal fans), but she had yet another surprise in store for them.

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Minutes before Rare released on the east coast, Gomez took to her Instagram stories to share some personal moments with her millions of fans. The artist revealed that she was at her listening party celebrating the album’s release with friends. Though there was plenty of food involved, the 27-year-old confessed that nerves had prevented her from eating all day. She also shared that she would be answering questions about the album and that fans could watch along if they were interested.

Selena Gomez releases Rare to the world

Following the release, Gomez posted a picture of herself with a physical copy of her album. “HERE IT IS!!! My album is officially out in the universe.. thank you for the souls that worked on this with me. Now it’s yours. Hope you like it. 🌈🌸💐 #Rare,” she captioned the photograph. Gomez then went live on Instagram and gave fans a brief sample of the thirteen songs which serve as a diary for the last several years of her life.

Fans show support for the new album on Instagram

Of course, many of Gomez’s fans have already listened to Rare and couldn’t wait to tell the “Look At Her Now” singer how much they loved the new album. “Are u kidding me???? I just listened to it and omggggg there’s no bad song. Many emotions. I’ve waited for so long and it’s finally here. I’m so proud of you. I love u,” one person wrote to the actress on Instagram. “You are amazing and I am looking forward to witnessing your greatness this year my friend,” another person chimed in. “Feels so good to hear your voice again 😏💖 your album is so pure and rare. I truly love it,” one long-time fan gushed. “It’s spectacular, we love it so much, thank you Selena, love uuuu,” another Selenator shared.

Gomez surprises fans with the music video for her new song, Rare

But, the new album wasn’t all that Gomez had in store for her loyal fans. As an added surprise (and perhaps a thank you for their continued patience) Gomez also announced that she would be releasing the music video for her self-titled track, “Rare” only nine hours after her album released on the west coast.

“Surprise! The video for ‘Rare’ premieres tomorrow at 9 am PT,” the Wizards of Waverly Place alum tweeted out. Of course, fans were absolutely thrilled about the surprise music video, and were leaving comments hours before it even released. Gomez might have taken her time with her new album, but clearly, it was worth the wait. We’re sure Selenators can’t wait to see what else this new era brings for the singer.

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2020-01-10 07:05:31Z
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Oprah Winfrey advised Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Megxit - Fox News

Oprah Winfrey advised Prince Harry and Meghan Markle about breaking free from the British royals and following their own path.

The TV queen — who attended the couple’s wedding and is also close to Meghan’s mom, Doria Ragland — discussed their “declaration of independence” and encouraged them to consider making a living in North America by building their own powerful brand.

Harry and Meghan have trademarked “Sussex Royal” as a brand on more than 100 properties in the UK, including clothing, stationery, photographs and educational and charitable endeavors — with predicted revenue of over $500 million.

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They’ve gathered a coterie of powerful US players, including the Obamas, George and Amal Clooney, Serena Williams, James Corden and Meghan’s designer pal Misha Nonoo, whose new husband, oil heir Michael Hess, has offered them a place to stay in one of the family’s three homes in the gated Malibu Colony — dubbed “Billionaire’s Beach” — we are told.

Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, left, and Oprah Winfrey. (Getty Images/AP)

A source said, “Oprah was the first person to talk to Harry and Meghan about breaking free and doing their own thing, building on their own brand. She made them realize it was really possible.” A rep for Oprah declined to comment.

Harry collaborated with Oprah on a mental-health series for Apple TV+, to air later this year, and it is believed the pair had “frank conversations” about the turmoil he and Meghan have faced in the spotlight. In an astonishing interview, Harry revealed he thinks about the fate of his mother, Princess Diana, “every single time I see a camera … every time I see a flash.”

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Harry is also close to Barack Obama, and insiders say the prince could follow a similar after-presidency career path, involving philanthropy, speeches, book deals and documentaries.

Page Six can also reveal that Oprah’s BFF Gayle King is set to score the first interview with the Sussexes post-Megxit. King attended Meg’s NYC baby shower and visited them after the birth of baby Archie. A TV source said: “It’s hush-hush, but there’s no one else they would turn to.”

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2020-01-10 06:05:56Z
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Selena Gomez - Rare (Official Lyrics) -

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2020-01-10 05:00:02Z
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