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5:35 PM ET, July 9, 2022

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Ethan Illers / WKRN-TV:
Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon Winfrey, dies at 89  —  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - News 2 has confirmed Oprah Winfrey's father has died.  —  Vernon Winfrey was a barber and businessman in Nashville.  —  Metro Councilmember Sharon Hurt confirmed to News 2 Vernon died Friday evening.
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Rip / TMZ.com:
Oprah's Father Vernon Winfrey Dead at 88  —  UPDATE  —  9:39 AM PT — Oprah just posted a poignant tribute to her late father — a video from the party she threw for him on July 4 that shows a friend, gospel singer Wintley Phipps, with his hand on Vernon's shoulder as he prayed for God to stand by Vernon “as he walks to the light.”
Discussion: Daily Star and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Shawn Mendes Taking Care of His Mental Health, Postpones World Tour  —  Shawn Mendes isn't ready for the road just yet — he's temporarily pulling the plug on his tour, so he can tend to his mental health.  —  The singer announced he's postponing the next 3 weeks of shows on his Wonder World Tour which had just begun last week.
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Tom Cruise spots Kate Middleton in sunny yellow dress at Wimbledon  —  Kate Middleton was a ray of sunshine Saturday at Wimbledon, dressed in a yellow frock that garnered plenty of attention from her fellow attendees — including actor Tom Cruise.  —  The Duchess of Cambridge, 40 …
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Slams Docs and Specials About Her Without Permission  —  Britney Spears is again bemoaning the fact that she's been the subject of documentaries and TV specials of late — saying she considers it grade-A bullying by Corporate America.  —  The pop star posted lengthy thoughts …
Discussion: Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
The Flash's Candice Patton Says She Was ‘Treated Differently’ Than Her White Costars: ‘There Were No Support Systems’ … While Candice Patton has starred as Iris West-Allen on all eight seasons of The CW's The Flash, she has not always been content with her on-set experience.  —  Olicity!  Stydia!
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Sasha Urban / Variety:
Tony Sirico, Paulie Walnuts on ‘The Sopranos,’ Dies at 79 … Tony Sirico, the actor known for playing mobster Peter Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on “The Sopranos,” died Friday, Variety confirmed with his manager.  He was 79.  —  Sirico's manager, Bob McGowan called him …
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People.com:
My Unorthodox Life's Julia Haart Sues Estranged Husband and Costar for $257M: ‘Liar and a Fraud’  —  After filing for divorce in February, Julia Haart accused her estranged husband Silvio Scaglia of defrauding her out of major stocks and earnings from their companies
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Kirsten Dunst marries longtime boyfriend Jesse Plemons in Jamaica  —  Kirsten Dunst has finally tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend — and the father of her two children — Jesse Plemons, after five years together, we hear.  —  A source tells Page Six the pair said “I do,” …
Shivon Watson / Daily Star:
Peter Andre admits fears Princess, 15, is ‘growing up too fast’ amid make-up backlash  —  TV personality and singer Peter Andre has admitted that he thinks his 15 year old daughter if growing up to fast following backlash she received for her excessive use of makeup
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and The Sun
Jayne Walsh / HELLO!:
Why Kate Middleton now wears polka dots to major events explained … The Duchess of Cambridge has dazzled fans with her polka dot dresses at almost every major royal event this season.  With exclusive expert insight, HELLO! has discovered the delightful reason why.
Discussion: Suggest
Mic Check / TMZ.com:
Cardi B Unloads on Fan at London Concert, Uses Mic in Beatdown  —  CARDI B KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF ME!!!  Unloads with Mic in London  —  Cardi B isn't standing, or sitting, for anyone getting handsy with her — even her fans — because she went off at the end of her show in London Friday night.
Discussion: Stereogum
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Amber Heard Lawyers Claim Johnny Depp-Favoring Juror Was There Under FALSE PRETENSES! … Y'all!  What.  The.  Eff?!?  —  Amber Heard's legal team is doubling down on their claim that one of the jurors in the Johnny Depp trial was a FAKER!  As if this case wasn't already wild enough!
Allison Crist / E! Online:
Noella Bergener and Jen Armstrong Are Leaving Real Housewives of Orange County  —  The Real Housewives of Orange County's Noella Bergener and Dr. Jennifer Armstrong are officially exiting the Bravo series.  —  Noella Bergener and Dr. Jen Armstrong are handing in their oranges after just one season.
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

 
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