If you thought extravagant debutante balls were a Bridgerton thing of the past, think again. One happened in France over the weekend and it was Bridgerton, meets Coldplay and Goop. Here's why. 

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Also, the anatomy of a rumour. Divorce watch for Harry and Meghan is on, according to Hollywood headlines. But why, how and where do such rumours even begin? 

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