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King Charles is formally clarifying Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal status following their return to the United Kingdom—and Reuters reports the couple received only about an hour’s notice before the Palace’s letter became public.

I’m breaking down what the letter actually changes, what remains the same and why this is less dramatic royal banishment and more Buckingham Palace updating the organizational chart.

Then, Robert Pattinson’s new A24 movie, Primetime, receives a nearly eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival. Pattinson plays a television journalist modeled on Chris Hansen in a fictionalized examination of To Catch a Predator, hidden-camera investigations and the uncomfortable line between journalism and entertainment.

Ellen Burstyn receives Venice’s lifetime-achievement Golden Lion at 93 while playing a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe, and Alex Gibney premieres a nearly four-hour documentary examining Elon Musk’s life, businesses and global influence.

In Quick Yaps: Phoebe Bridgers brings her natural leg hair to Venice; Pamela Anderson reflects on surviving the hepatitis C diagnosis she once believed was a death sentence; Kendall Jenner invests in calming-drinks brand TRIP; Ariana Grande shares a kiss with Ricky Alvarez; Sherri Shepherd becomes Broadway’s first female Genie; and Salma Hayek celebrates turning 60 in the ocean.

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SOURCES

KING CHARLES, PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE

Reuters — Harry and Meghan surprised by King Charles’s letter:
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/harry-meghan-surprised-by-king-charles-letter-their-status-2026-09-08/

Associated Press — King Charles clarifies Harry and Meghan’s royal status:
https://apnews.com/article/459d1117db5b2ce105cb315e7403fc4d

ROBERT PATTINSON AND PRIMETIME

Associated Press — Robert Pattinson discusses his Primetime role and the film’s Chris Hansen inspiration:
https://apnews.com/article/aaa7a143ece2f65b62fc67ee7b55940e

Reuters — Primetime explores the line between television journalism and entertainment:
https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/venice-film-primetime-probes-line-between-news-showbiz-2026-09-05/

PHOEBE BRIDGERS

Vogue — Phoebe Bridgers and her natural leg hair make a memorable Venice debut:
https://www.vogue.com/article/phoebe-bridgers-venice-film-festival-debut

People — Fans praise Phoebe Bridgers for her natural Venice appearances:
https://people.com/phoebe-bridgers-praised-by-fans-for-showing-leg-hair-and-pit-stains-at-glamorous-venice-film-festival-12110674

ELLEN BURSTYN

Associated Press — Ellen Burstyn plays a 100-year-old Marilyn Monroe and receives Venice’s lifetime honor:
https://apnews.com/article/ellen-burstyn-lifetime-achievement-award-16293fb6fdfa0321256d0eb367f6d5b8

Venice Film Festival — Ellen Burstyn receives the Golde