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8:30 AM ET, July 20, 2015

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New York Times:
Bill Cosby Deposition Reveals Calculated Pursuit of Young Women, Using Fame, Drugs and Deceit  —  He was not above seducing a young model by showing interest in her father's cancer.  He promised other women his mentorship and career advice before pushing them for sex acts.
TMZ.com:
‘Godfather’ Actor Alex Rocco Dead — Dies at 79  —  ‘GODFATHER’ ACTOR ALEX ROCCO  —  DEAD AT 79  —  Actor Alex Rocco, who played casino owner Moe Greene in the first “Godfather” film, has died.  —  Rocco was the voice of Itchy & Scratchy Studio boss Roger Myers, Jr. on “The Simpsons.”
Discussion: Associated Press
Michele Corriston / People.com:
Josh and Anna Duggar Welcome Daughter Meredith Grace - See the Photos  —  Josh and Anna Duggar can now count four kids in their family.  —  The former TLC reality stars welcomed daughter Meredith Grace Duggar, Josh announced on Twitter.  She weighed in at 7 lbs., 14 oz. and 20.5 inches long.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Dlisted and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Scott Disick — I Wasn't Banging Those Chicks ... I Swear  —  I WASN'T BANGING THOSE CHICKS  —  ... I Swear  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Scott Disick wasn't in a full-blown orgy this week as Kourtney Kardashian thought ... it was just an artistic endeavor.  —  Sources close to Scott say the pictures …
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Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Caitlyn Jenner Bonds With Laverne Cox at a Private I Am Cait Screening: Pics … Caitlyn Jenner's making a whole lot of friends!  The reality star hosted a private, advanced screening of her TV show I Am Cate on Sunday, July 19, and top of the invite list was fellow transgender celebrity Laverne Cox.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Rita Ora and Ricky Hil, Tommy Hilfiger's Son, Split After 1 Year  —  It's over for Rita Ora and Ricky Hil.  —  The 24-year-old British “Black Widow” singer and co-judge of the U.K. show The X Factor and the 25-year-old hip-hop artist and son of famed designer Tommy Hilfiger have called it quits.
Discussion: Just Jared
Page Six:
Nicki Minaj gets $75K ring from new boyfriend Meek Mill  —  Nicki Minaj performs with her new boyfriend Meek Mill at the 2015 BET Awards on June 28.  —  Rapper Meek Mill bought new girlfriend Nicki Minaj a $75,000 diamond ring to celebrate the success of his new album.
Jori Finkel / New York Times:
Kanye West-Steve McQueen Video to Have American Premiere in Los Angeles  —  When Kanye West and Steve McQueen, the video artist and “12 Years a Slave” filmmaker, began publicly praising each other's work, fans wondered whether the two would collaborate.  They have, and the result …
Discussion: Stereogum
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Garner Spotted Wearing Wedding Band Out in Atlanta: Pics  —  Life goes on.  Jennifer Garner took a break from filming her upcoming movie Miracles From Heaven and went shopping in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, July 19.  —  PHOTOS: Ben Affleck and Jen Garner the way they were
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR Celebrity
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Jax Taylor - Arrested for Felony Theft ... Over Hawaiian Sunglasses  —  ‘VANDERPUMP RULES’ JAX TAYLOR  —  ARRESTED FOR FELONY THEFT  —  Over Hawaiian Sunglasses  —  EXCLUSIVE
Discussion: PerezHilton and The Wrap
Us Weekly:
Lauren Manzo Marries Vito Scalia: Real Housewives of New Jersey Wedding Details!  —  Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Scalia!  Lauren Manzo and her longtime love, Vito Scalia, tied the knot on Saturday, July 18, the couple exclusively confirm to Us Weekly.  The Manzo'd With Children star …
 
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Kendra Wilkinson Defends Hank Baskett Marriage After Cheating Scandal: “I Believe in Forgiveness”
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Jokes About Fake Pregnancy Rumors: 'Can't Hide It Now'
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Gigi Hadid gets cozy with ex-boyfriend Cody Simpson
People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Has Ladies Night With Nieces North West and Penelope Disick: ‘My Babies’
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Gets Tattoo in Honor of Angelina Jolie and Their Six Kids — See His New Ink!
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Justin Timberlake and Alfonso Ribeiro Doing the Carlton Dance Together Is All You Need to See: Watch!
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Caitlyn Jenner Rocks Tight Leather Pants, Knee-High Boots in Malibu: Photo
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Liam Martin / Digital Spy:
Watch as this amazing makeup artist transforms herself into Drake, Kanye, Mike Tyson and more
Discussion: TMZ.com
Charles Thorp / Us Weekly:
Woody Allen Gushes About Emma Stone: “She's Really Got It All”
Discussion: Digital Spy and Oh No They Didn't!
Michael Miller / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Told Kids After Chris Martin Split: 'You Know What's Real and How Much We Love You'
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
Sierra Marquina / Us Weekly:
Isabella Brewster Pregnant, Expecting Second Child With Baron Davis
Discussion: Bossip and Daily Mail
 

 
From Mediagazer:

David Gilmour / Mediaite:
Elon Musk appears to confirm that posts containing links in their main text are deprioritized on X, saying it is to stop “lazy linking”

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

 
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