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Meghan Markle makes her Disney debut!! Disney announced yesterday that they’re releasing a new movie “Narrated by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.” She’ll narrate Disney Nature’s Elephant.  Natalie Portman is also narrating…

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Meghan Markle makes her Disney debut!! Disney announced yesterday that they're releasing a new movie "Narrated by Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex." She'll narrate Disney Nature's Elephant.  Natalie Portman is also narrating one called Dolphin Reef. Both films come out on April 3 on Disney Plus. She can thank Price Harry for that because this past July there's footage of him talking to the former head of Disney, Bob Iger at the Lion Kind Premiere saying "You know she does voice overs?" Gotta love when your hubby has your back like that!

Drew Brees just announced that he's donating $5mil to the state of Louisiana to help with the coronavirus relief efforts, just days after he signed a $50mil contract with the Saints. His donation is the largest we've seen so far from a pro athlete. But so far I think the largest donation from one person might be from fashion designer Ralph Lauren who donated $10mil

The ACM Presents: Our Country performers have been revealed. Just a reminder it's April 5th at 8pm on CBS. It will feature Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, Old Dominion, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Lady A, Blake Shelton, Gwen, Brad Paisley and Darius Rucker Luke Combs and so much many more.

I just read that there will be a limited series based on Joe Exotic, and SNL star, Kate McKinnon will play Carole Baskin, as well as executive produce it. The show is not yet attached to a network or streamer, so we don’t know when it will premiere. But we do know Dax Shepard want s part of it. He tweeted, “If I don’t get cast as Joe Exotic in the eventual biopic, Hollywood is broken.”

Actor Mark Blum, known for playing Madonna's love interest in the 1985 film "Desperately seeking Susan" passed away due to coronavirus complications. He also had a role in Crocodile Dundee, the Soprano's the West wing and more. He was 69 years old'

Harvey Weinstein is doing well in prison and is still in isolation. Weinstein tested positive for the virus. He's breathing on his own and has shown no symptoms. He's 68.

Jim Clerkin has been the producer for the morning show on Country 102.5 for the past five years. He has been on the radio in Boston for 25 years. He is also an accomplished club DJ, a referee for several local sports leagues and terminally single. Jim writes about the Country 102.5 audience, relationships and parenting.