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Matt Grobar / deadline.com:
Markie Post Dies: Actress Known For ‘Night Court’, ‘The Fall Guy’ & More Was 70  —  Markie Post, the actress known for turns in Night Court, The Fall Guy, Hearts Afire and more, died on Saturday, following a three year, ten month battle with cancer.  She was 70.
The Sun:
Newlywed Ant McPartlin treated hungover guests to spa day after ‘£200k’ wedding  —  NEWLYWED Ant McPartlin treated hungover guests to a spa day — including “spiritual healing” treatment reiki and full-body massages.  —  Around 100 revellers including Phillip Schofield …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star
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Alice Fuller / The Sun:
Quirky ‘rule book for life’ for celebs designed to be ripped up as entrepreneurs urged to take risks  —  A QUIRKY new celeb ‘rulebook for life’ has been released that's literally designed to be ripped up.  —  The limited-edition book features negative advice given to a host of entrepreneurs …
Hannah Hope / The Sun:
Ant McPartlin says he ‘struggled to hold it together’ as new bride Anne-Marie walked down the aisle
Discussion: Daily Mail and Daily Star
Bruce Haring / deadline.com:
Trevor Moore Dies: Co-Founder Of ‘The Whitest Kids U Know’ Was 41  —  Trevor Moore, a comedian, actor, producer, and co-founder of the sketch comedy group The Whitest Kids U Know, died Friday evening at 41 from an accident.  His death was confirmed by his manager, who issued this statement …
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TMZ.com:
Former Child Star Jane Withers Dead at 95  —  JANE WITHERS FORMER CHILD STAR DEAD AT 95  —  REMEMBERING JANE WITHERS  —  Jane Withers — one of the most famous child stars in Hollywood's history — has died.  —  The legendary actress passed away Saturday in Burbank, CA …
Discussion: Daily Star and Variety
TMZ.com:
J Lo and Ben Affleck Lock Arms During Date Night in Beverly Hills  —  J Lo and Ben Affleck weren't joined at the hip last night like they were on their fancy yacht, but they were still attached during a date night on Saturday.  —  The can't-keep-our-hands-off-each- other couple locked arms …
Discussion: Elle and Perez Hilton
Elana Rubin / E! Online:
Chris Harrison Returns to Instagram After Bachelor Exit to Celebrate Anniversary With Girlfriend  —  Chris Harrison broke his social media silence after his departure from The Bachelor franchise to commemorate a special relationship milestone with girlfriend Lauren Zima.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Sabrina Aulak / The Sun:
Pregnant Stacey Solomon apologises to fans after ‘disappearing’ off social media while she went into hospital  —  STACEY Solomon has issued an apology to fans on social media after taking a short break while she visited the hospital.  —  The pregnant reality star told fans on Instagram …
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS TEARFULLY TALKS TO DAUGHTER ... In Wake Of Britney Conflict  —  CARING FOR MOMMA  —  Jamie Lynn Spears gave us a peek into her upset over her relationship with her big sister, Britney.  —  Jamie Lynn posted what sounds like tearful audio ... 3-year-old daughter Ivey is heard saying …
Discussion: Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
DaBaby deletes his Instagram apology for homophobic remarks  —  DaApology has been DaLeted.  —  Only six days after taking to Instagram to apologize for the homophobic remarks he made at the Rolling Loud music festival, DaBaby has deleted his mea culpa from his page.
Discussion: The Sun
Staten Island Advance:
Friends with Pete!  Atrium Cinemas, Pete Davidson offering free tickets to see ‘Suicide Squad’ tonight  —  STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Who doesn't like free movie tickets?  Well, if you're a comic book or Pete Davidson fan, you might be in luck.  —  In a Instagram post on August 6 …
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and People.com
Katie Fitzpatrick / Manchester Evening News:
Peter Kay teases the return of Max and Paddy as he makes emotional comeback appearance  —  Peter hasn't ruled out the return of the sitcom co-starring Paddy McGuinness  —  Peter Kay thrilled fans with his comeback to the stage after three years away - and he ramped up the excitement when he teased the return of one his shows.
Discussion: Daily Star
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Lisa Vanderpump's Daughter Pandora Is Pregnant With Her First Baby
TMZ.com:
Kool & The Gang Sax Player Dennis Thomas Dead at 70  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 4.8K … Dennis “D.T.” Thomas — Kool & The Gang's longtime saxophone player — has died.  —  The band announced the news Saturday, saying he passed away peacefully at his home in New Jersey.  No cause of death was revealed.
Discussion: Variety and Daily Star
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