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Meghan Markle broke her silence about George Floyd’s police custody death during a virtual commencement speech Wednesday night for her former high school in Los Angeles. The Duchess of Sussex surprised Immaculate Heart students with a five-minute address to discuss the ongoing protests  and her own history as a biracial woman growing up in California, …

Kelly Ripa and son MichaelInstagram Kelly Ripa honored son Michael Consuelos on Wednesday, celebrating the 22-year-old’s graduation from New York University. The “Live with Kelly and Ryan” co-host, 49, posted a photo of the pair, which featured Ripa holding a “proud mom” tassel, on Instagram. “This kid! #nyu @#2020,” Ripa shared on her Instagram Story …

Alex McCord may have a new tagline. The former “Real Housewives of New York” star, 46, is celebrating receiving her Master of Professional Psychology degree on Instagram. She took up her studies after appearing on “RHONY” from Seasons 1 through 4 (2008-2011). “Call me master. (not mistress) 😎,” she cheekily captioned the snaps. She graduated …

Brad Pitt surprised graduating seniors at Missouri State University with a special video message from quarantine. The video was posted on MSU’s Twitter feed and starts with the university’s president, Clif Smart, alongside mascot, Boomer the Bear, saying he had special guest to deliver a message to students of the class of 2020, who were …

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pierce Brosnan (@piercebrosnanofficial) on May 17, 2020 at 11:52am PDT Pierce Brosnan is one proud dad. The 67-year-old actor celebrated his son Dylan’s graduation from the University of Southern California on Sunday, days after USC held a virtual commencement for the Class of 2020 due to …

Nico Tortorella never got to move the tassel over during their graduation, but that didn’t stop them on their way to success. Tortorella, 31, told fans during Her Campus’ “I’m Still Graduating” virtual ceremony on Friday that they were arrested ahead of their high school graduation in Wilmette, Ill., in a bizarre twist of fate. …

Break out your caps and gowns, kids. The coronavirus crisis may have sidelined graduation ceremonies, but some all-star commencements will go down Friday for seniors stuck at home. First up, a virtual graduation by Her Campus Media kicks off at noon with help from musicians including Teyana Taylor, Lennon Stella, Liam Payne, Austin Mahone, Frankie …

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heather Locklear (@heatherlocklear) on May 9, 2020 at 1:15pm PDT Heather Locklear is one proud mama. On Saturday, the “Melrose Place” alum, 58, celebrated daughter Ava Sambora‘s college graduation from Loyola Marymount University, a private university in Los Angeles, with at-home festivities amid the coronavirus pandemic. …

Arnold Schwarzenegger is a proud papa. The former California governor posted a photo composite of his son Christopher Schwarzenegger in a cap and gown holding an “I Did It” trophy to celebrate his graduation from the University of Michigan. “Christopher, you are a champion and I love you. I know your graduation from Michigan wasn’t …

Facebook will celebrate America’s graduating seniors with a live-streaming event next month that will include a commencement address by Oprah Winfrey and a lineup of other celebs. In addition to Winfrey’s keynote, the May 15 event will feature Miley Cyrus performing her perseverance-themed hit “The Climb.” Celebrities on tap to address the class of 2020 …