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Meghan Markle rocks an evil eye in L.A., Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s ‘Vegas’ wedding anniversary and more news

Daily celebrity and royal briefs to keep you up to date in the age of coronavirus


UPDATED APRIL 30, 2020 5:33 AM EDT
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Just a picture of Meghan Markle looking unbothered – because that must be how she’s feeling now that she’s protected by an evil eye necklace

  • After Broadway star Nick Cordero had his leg amputated due to complications from coronavirus, he hit another challenge when a lung infection went into his blood, his wife Amanda Kloots explained on Tuesday. In an Instagram Story, Amanda revealed the actor went into “a little bit of septic shock” and needed further treatment and antibiotics. But the Rock of Ages star, father to 10-month-old son Elvis, is fighting back. “He’s back to feeling better,” she noted, later adding: “We kind of just wait and see. He’s throwing us for some loops, that’s for sure, but I’m happy that he is feeling good now, and stable and the fever’s under control.”
  • One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton isn’t worried about getting to the hairstylist during lockdown – instead, she’s showing off her grey hair in honor of the front liners who don’t have time for self-care as they work hard to protect us. The actress shared a photo of her emerging silver locks on social media, explaining: “The ‘silver lining’ is literally growing out of my skull. For all of our frontline and essential workers who are too busy to fuss with things like hair color, I grow mine out in solidarity with you. When I see it... I’m reminded that any spare time I have shouldn’t be spent on vanity, but rather on helping our heroes.”
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One Tree Hill star Hilarie Burton is growing out her grey hair to show her support for frontline workers

  • Prabal Gurung, who famously presented his “Who gets to be an American?” collection at spring-summer 2020 NY Fashion Week in honor of the nation’s immigrants, has donated 2,000 3M respirator masks to NYC hospitals. “We will forever be inspired by the courage of our first responders, whose unwavering strength and resilience is a light of hope for us all,” said the designer.
  • Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have adapted their first anniversary plans to self-isolation. The couple got married on May 1, 2019 – but Joe noted on The Late Late Show With James Corden that because of the pandemic lockdown the logical celebration, a return to Vegas where they wed, is impossible. Instead, the singer, revealed: “If you can keep a secret, I would say I might try to recreate Vegas in our house.”
  •  Hidden Figures   star Octavia Spencer is doing her part to help fight coronavirus with a big donation: respiratory monitors for nursing and medical centers. “I, like many of you, have felt helpless in knowing how to help during this time,” the star explained in a post on social media. “Seeing what is happening in the communities that I love, I have teamed up with @Mikucare to donate monitors to nursing and medical facilities in Alabama and New York to provide much needed relief to nurses as they navigate care for COVID-19 patients... I hope we can all find ways – small and large – to give back to our neighbors, family, and those on the frontlines.”
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A nurse temporarily housed at The New Yorker Hotel was one of hundreds of medical workers who received gift bags sent by the From Fashion With Love campaign

  • Hundreds of nurses staying in temporary residences across New York City have received gift bags of gratitude after the launch of From Fashion With Love. The heartwarming campaign, created by Elyse Kroll, the founder and former CEO of ENK International, saw medical workers get a big Thank You in the form of goodies from over 40 brands, with gifts including athleisure, beauty products, footwear and more.

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