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All the Signs Meghan Markle Might Be Running Her Royal Instagram Account. Meghan Markle, is that you typing? It was not too long ago that the expectant Duchess and Duke of Sussex unveiled their new Instagram account. The first post even featured a message signed off specifically by Meghan and Prince Harry. However, there are suspicions that Markle may be involved with the account event when it is not noted. The most recent hint came on Monday when the account featured a new post celebrating the many donations made in honor of the royal baby ahead of his or her arrival. "Their Royal Highnesses wanted you to know the impact of your support -- the direct effect your donation, energy, and action made!" the post's message read. "YOU chose to be part of the collective good, and you have made a real difference." "Whether a $5 donation, 1000 contribution, offering to volunteer, or spreading the word you've played your part. And on behalf of The Duke and Duchess (and Baby Sussex), we thank you so much," the message continued before concluding with, "You made this happen. Thank you." The writer noticeably evoked a feeling that he or she was speaking straight to followers with the constant use of "you," a change from the typically more formal language used on royal accounts. "This is due to you and your husband bringing awareness to you program via social media. Well done," one reader responded as if they were speaking directly at Meghan. If Markle were to take over the reigns of their account from time to time, she wouldn't be a stranger to social media. As a former American actress, the star had amassed a significant following on her own online accounts as well as her since-shuttered lifestyle website, The Tig. The mom-to-be's American background may also provide another clue about the star's involvement in the account. In that same post, the caption included the word "re-energized" spelled with a z. However, the Kensington Palace account has previously spelled the word with an "s" as is common in the British style. Such is also the case for "organization," which is typically spelled" organisation" in the British English style, as is evidenced in a Kensington Palace tweet from last year. However, the Sussex account has used both spellings, raising more of an eyebrow over just who exactly is writing the captions. Whatever the case, fans are certainly enjoying the content. As one fan commented on the most recent Instagram post, "This is just the best page with the best followers and community." (Eonline)

'Deeply candid' Demi Moore memoir coming in September. Nine years after her book deal was first announced, Demi Moore is ready to release a memoir her publisher calls "deeply candid and insightful." Moore's "Inside Out" is scheduled for Sept. 24, HarperCollins announced Wednesday. According to the publisher, she will write openly about everything from her "tumultuous relationship" with her mother, from whom she was long estranged, to her three marriages, among them to Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher. "Throughout her rise to fame and during some of the most pivotal moments of her life, Moore battled addiction, body image issues, and childhood trauma that would follow her for years -- all while juggling a skyrocketing career, celebrity status, and raising a family," HarperCollins announced. "In this emotionally charged memoir, she opens up about her career and personal life -- laying bare her defining tumultuous relationship with her mother, her marriages, her struggles balancing stardom with motherhood, and her journey toward open heartedness. 'Inside Out' is a story of survival, success, and surrender -- as well as resilience: a wrenchingly honest portrayal of one woman's at once ordinary and iconic life." Moore, 56, was a high school dropout who became a television star in her early 20s on the daytime soap opera "General Hospital" and later starred in such hit films as "St. Elmo's Fire," "Ghost" and "A Few Good Men." She is also a longtime activist for children's rights and is the co-founder of Thorn, a nonprofit which combats child sex trafficking. The deal for her memoir, reportedly worth seven figures, was announced in 2010, when she and Kutcher were still together. Moore announced in 2011 that she was ending the marriage and they divorced two years later. HarperCollins, which originally set a publication date of 2012, declined comment on financial details or whether the breakup with Kutcher contributed to the book's delay. (PageSix)

Brooke Burke poses pants less at 47. Brooke Burke lost her pants but gained some courage with her latest photo on social media -- a risque bottomless shot. "Going for it!," the 47-year-old captioned the image on Instagram. "it took me a bit to get the courage to post." Shot by LA-based photographer Sarah Orbanic, the photo shows a svelte Burke wearing only a very cropped pink top with matching leg warmers and arm bands. "This female curated shoot ... represents many things for me. Vulnerability, sensuality, confidence. Yaaasss we can be sexy strong and YES you can tone, sculpt & reshape your beautiful body at every age," she wrote. Burke -- an actress, ex-Playboy model, dancer, TV host, mom of four and divorcee of a year -- also joked, via Instagram, to the shoot's stylist Isabella Sabel, "u forgot my pants!" The photo garnered heaps of celebrity praise for Burke, with famous pal Lisa Rinna commenting on Instagram, "I'll have what you're having," and Katie Lee adding, "Wow wow wow!!" (PageSix)

Kardashians announce UCLA health center and named after late father. The late Robert Kardashian, the patriarch of the Kardashian family, was honored on Tuesday night at UCLA. "So proud to announce the Robert G. Kardashian center for esophageal health being launched at UCLA," Kim shared on Twitter with a snapshot of the ribbon-cutting ceremony. "My wish is that other families can have more information and we can also focus on health and prevention." Robert was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July 2003 and died less than eight weeks later at age 59. Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner also attended the event, as did several members from Robert's side of the family. Khloe, who recently celebrated her daughter True's first birthday, shared a detailed message stating that the new center will "provide resources for groundbreaking research, patient care, and education/training, in addition to support of efforts in esophageal health. The naming of the center and its dedicated specialty services will assist in advancing UCLA's position at the forefront of the world for the study of esophageal and other GI disorders ... " (PageSix)

Fans of Britney Spears have been concerned about the singer's well-being after her mom, Lynne, posted a photo Tuesday with a cryptic image and inspirational quote on Instagram. The "Oops! .?.?. I Did It Again" singer checked into a mental-health facility for treatment this month. But the singer's mother ominously posted online on Tuesday an image of a woman on her knees with the text: "When God's warriors go down on their knees, the battle is not over; it has just begun." She also captioned the photo, "This is 'Faith!'?" Britney's in treatment to cope with her father, Jamie's, recent hospitalization. He's also been her conservator since 2008. Lynne and Jamie split in 2002. One fan commented on Lynne's post: "I really hope you are supporting Britney in trying to end this conservatorship. I really hope your ailing ex-husband isn't keeping your daughter somewhere against her will." Lynne then liked the comment and several others. Another fan comment that she liked was: "I hope she's doing ok & can finally be able to [be] free she deserves it!! We know." Jamie's been battling a serious colon condition. He became Britney's conservator when she was committed to a psychiatric ward and given a bipolar diagnosis. Reps did not get back to us. (Page Six)

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