Larry Emdur's Meghan Markle Prank, Business Buzz in Australia

0:00It's April 8th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Australian TV host Larry M. Doer dropped a prank on April 1st, claiming he'd landed an exclusive interview with Meghan Markle on the morning show. He said her team handed over a long list of off-limits questions ahead of her upcoming down-under tour. Turned out it was a classic April Fools gag, complete with a cheeky edited photo of the Duchess. The post blew up days later, hitting fees worldwide and fooling folks who missed the date. Larry played it cool, laughing that the delayed outrage made it an even bigger success. He told haters to just unfollow if they could not take a joke. Plenty of fans got a kick out of it, admitting they fell for the trick while calling out the overreactions online. Even on Reddit, users in the US shared it seriously, debating if it was a puff piece or calling Larry Smart for the subtle shade. Meanwhile, Meghan's Australia plans go beyond her lifestyle retreat in Sydney.

1:01She's quietly filed for 12 trademarks down there for her as-ever brand, covering everything from skin care, to clothing, and home goods. Sounds like smart timing after her Netflix deal wrapped, positioning her for fresh ventures. Keep an eye on how this tour shakes out with the business buzz building.