👀Secret celebrity smear sites?

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View online. From Hollywood to the royal family, “The Scoop” delivers smart, insider revelations on celebrity news, scandals, style and culture with Paula Froelich. Did a friend send you this newsletter? Subscribe here > Inside Hollywood’s alleged PR ‘smear machine’ rocking celebs New court filings about crisis publicist Melissa Nathan have put Hollywood’s “dark arts” of PR under scrutiny. Former casting director and podcast host Dana Bowling told me the revelations look bad, but she doesn’t think they change the story of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.   Filings in former publicist Stephanie Jones’s lawsuit against Nathan allege anonymous hit sites targeting Jones, along with a $4,000 Zelle payment to a former employee tied to that effort. The filings also allege that Nathan pitched Rebel Wilson an untraceable website with “ghost” hosting and an algorithmic push for $110,000. Nathan has denied involvement. Wilson’s legal team has dismissed the filings as one-sided and incomplete. “I hate this article for Melissa Nathan and for Justin Baldoni, because ... Smear sites? Barbed wire, 'No trespassing' signs: Feud between Dolly's estate, nephew escalates > Disney raises some ticket prices: Here's what admission costs now > Hayden Panettiere’s ex demands investigation into her missing jewelry >   Worst reputation in Hollywood? Why Blake Lively dumped her publicist Blake Lively finally made a smart call, says former casting director Dana Bowling. The actress split with Leslie Sloan, her publicist of more than 20 years. READ MORE Harry returns to UK as Meghan packs her bags for California Prince Harry has barely unpacked from a week of globe-trotting, and now Meghan Markle is the one packing her bags.   The Duchess of Sussex is expected to leave the Cotswolds for California early, ahead of their children’s half-term break, royal expert Alison Boshoff of the Daily Mail told me on “The Scoop.”   “I think [she’ll] be going back to California very shortly, I would expect,” Alison told me. “Possibly even as soon as this weekend, in advance of Harry and the kids joining her there for half term.” The timing is jaw-dropping ...  Royal 'cash cow' Meghan shunned in the Cotswolds: Staff refuses to serve her at pub > Prince Harry says grief caused him to forget Princess Diana's laugh > 'Nonsense': Harry and Meghan not apologizing to William, Kate >   Meghan’s holiday hamper is a way to ‘offload the jam,’ royal expert says Meghan Markle’s As Ever holiday hamper is looking less like a festive treat than a clearance sale. She announced her basket on the same day Buckingham Palace launched its own. READ MORE MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ‘Wheel of Fortune’s’ Pat Sajak honors Air Supply at Hollywood Walk of Fame  > Royal family doctor allegedly hit with ax and strangled by husband, report says  > Celine Dion falls on stage at Paris concert, recovers quickly  > Mattel unveils Serena Williams Barbie that honors her 2005 Australian Open win  > Hayden Panettiere’s ex granted authority to protect daughter’s inheritance  > Joe Rogan renews Spotify partnership in $250M deal, report says  > Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ release date pushed back  > NOW TRENDING ON NEWSNATION When will the 2027 Social Security COLA adjustment be announced?  > Tennessee may have used up its one shot at executing Christa Pike, law professor says  > Nancy Guthrie ransom notes sent to former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer  > Cornell leaks: Will new images ruin Jane Doe’s case?   > Trump donor: Kimberly Guilfoyle took $300K, then asked for more  > Harry returns to UK as Meghan packs her bags for California  > LATEST HEALTH NEWS Sugary diets can increase the damage antibiotics have on gut microbiome  > Brain peptides? People trying unapproved substances for sharper focus  > HHS launches NIH clinic to study vaccine injuries  > Baby product recalled over alcohol content: FDA  > Mother of Russian lab worker who died of plague: ‘I know the truth’  > Flu season started earlier than expected this year  > Watch Reality Check with Ross Coulthart on NewsNation's YouTube NewsNation contributor Ross Coulthart digs into stories the media is supposedly not meant to tell, taking a fact-based approach to tackle mysteries missing from the headlines. Tune in on NewsNation's YouTube channel, where you'll find the latest video segments, podcasts, and playlists of news coverage from all your favorite NewsNation shows. Watch Now > LET US HEAR FROM YOU! SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK. FOLLOW PAULA FROELICH Feedback | Unsubscribe | About Us   Copyright © 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use   To ensure you receive these emails in the future, please add info@nxsemail.newsnationnow.com to your address book, contacts or list of safe senders.