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1:55 PM ET, July 26, 2022

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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
‘Jeopardy!’:  Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings Will Keep Splitting Host Duties … At last, there's a solution to the ongoing question of which host — Mayim Bialik or Ken Jennings — will ultimately lead “Jeopardy!”  The answer: Both.  —  Sony Pictures Entertainment has entered into long-term deals …
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Hailee Shane / Celebrity Insider:
In Paris Romantic Honeymoon Of Ben Affleck And Jennifer Lopez  —  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's covert Las Vegas wedding became public knowledge.  The stars reportedly planned to wed in a month, yet there was no extravagant party or celebration.  They claim that Jennifer and Ben will host …
Discussion: People.com, Page Six and Daily Star
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FemaleFirst:   Kerry Katona eyes Las Vegas wedding like Bennifer
People.com:
Hank Williams Jr.'s Wife Mary Jane Thomas' Cause of Death Confirmed By Coroner 4 Months After Death  —  The former model died in March of a collapsed lung that was punctured during surgery, according to an autopsy report … The cause of death for Mary Jane Thomas, the wife of country singer Hank Williams Jr., has been revealed.
Discussion: Just Jared
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael Break Up After More Than 2 Years Together  —  A little more than two weeks after Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael called off their engagement, the couple has called it quits altogether.  Find out more about the split below.  —  Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael have gone their separate ways.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Just Jared
Claudia Aoraha / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: It's Alyssa!  ABC is set to name Trump's WH comms director Alyssa Farah Griffin as Meghan McCain's replacement on The View and will join the panel full time in September for show's 26th season  — Alyssa Farah Griffin, 33, will be the new permanent conservative co-host on The View, DailyMail.com can reveal
Discussion: Page Six and The Wrap
Breanne L. Heldman / People.com:
Welcome to Plathville's Moriah Plath Has Reached a ‘Breaking Point’ with Olivia: 'I'm Done'  —  In an exclusive clip from Tuesday's two-hour episode, Olivia Plath has a “meltdown” in front of the entire family — and both Moriah and Micah are frustrated with her
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Evan Real / Page Six:
Audrina Patridge details alleged flirtations with Leo DiCaprio, Chace Crawford  —  Audrina Patridge claims she once caught the eye of infamous bachelor Leonardo DiCaprio during her “Hills” heyday.  —  The MTV star recounts in her new memoir, “Choices: To the Hills and Back Again,” …
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
FemaleFirst:
Katie Holmes recalls simple times in Dawson's Creek  —  Actress Katie Holmes has opened up about her former role in Dawson's Creek as the cast prepare to celebrate the teen drama's 25th anniversary. … Katie Holmes has recalled the simpler times she enjoyed while working on 'Dawson's Creek …
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Celebrity Insider
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Blake Moynes Sparks Romance Rumors With Love Is Blind's Natalie Lee After Caribbean Trip  —  Is a new reality TV romance brewing?  Blake Moynes raised eyebrows with his recent visit to the Caribbean with Love Is Blind season 2 alum Natalie Lee.  —  “The crossover nobody asked for,” …
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
Emily Smith / Page Six:
Britney's comeback!  Spears records ‘Tiny Dancer’ duet with Elton John  —  Britney Spears is making her much-anticipated comeback by secretly recording a duet with Elton John of his song “Tiny Dancer,” Page Six has exclusively learned.  —  The pop star, 40, quietly met with John, 75 …
Alyssa Bailey / Cosmopolitan:
Selena Gomez Wears a Sheer Versace Dress Fit for a Disney Princess at Her 30th Birthday Party  —  Iconic.  —  Selena Gomez celebrated her 30th birthday off social media, having a birthday party with friends, including longtime close pal Taylor Swift.  But days after the festivities …
Page Six:
Erika Jayne served with $50M lawsuit upon returning from luxe Hawaii vacation  —  Back to reality.  —  Following her luxe trip to Hawaii, Erika Jayne was served with papers for a $50 million racketeering lawsuit when she arrived back in Los Angeles Friday night.
TMZ.com:
Lana Del Rey Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Alleged Stalker  —  LANA DEL REY GETS TRO AGAINST ALLEGED STALKER ... He Stole My Car!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Lana Del Rey claims she has a stalker on her hands, one that's very interested in her car as well — this according to LDR herself …
Discussion: Daily Mail
FemaleFirst:
Cheryl Burke says Dancing with the Stars hasn't helped her body dysmorphia  —  Cheryl Burke has opened up about her battle with body dysmorphia and how being a dancer on television has made the condition worse. … Cheryl Burke has claimed her body dysmorphia is heightened by ‘Dancing with the Stars’.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
2022 MTV Video Music Awards Nominations: See the Complete List  —  Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Nas X lead the coveted list of nominees for the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.  Keep scrolling to see all of the stars who scored a nod this year.  —  Watch: 2021 MTV VMAs: By the Numbers
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Jennifer Aniston Shares Glimpse Into Her Beach Getaway in New Selfie  —  Jennifer Aniston's vacation post may make you want to pack your bags for your own beach trip.  See the actress' selfie and messages from her celebrity pals.  —  We're calling this post the one where Jennifer Aniston enjoys a beach vacation.
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
Rip / TMZ.com:
‘Goodfellas’ Star Paul Sorvino Dead at 83  —  Paul Sorvino, famous for his work in “Goodfellas,” has died at the age of 83 ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sorvino's rep, Roger Neal, tells us he died this morning with his wife Dee Dee by his side.  Dee Dee says, “Our hearts are broken …
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Paul Sorvino, Prolific Goodfellas Actor and Tony Nominee, Dead at 83
 
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The Sun:
Witnesses ‘screamed at Brit, 22, to stop as he walked towards helicopter to ‘take selfie’ before being killed by rotor’
Discussion: TMZ.com
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
Watch Amandla Stenberg Confront Their Hunger Games Killer Jack Quaid at Comic-Con
Discussion: Just Jared and IndieWire
L. D. / Perez Hilton:
Kristen Bell & Dax Shepard's Daughters Are No Longer Sleeping In Their Parents' Bedroom!
Discussion: E! Online
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 8, With Model Bre Tiesi
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Chase Hudson seemingly calls ex Charli D'Amelio ‘homie hopper’ in new song
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
 Earlier Picks: 
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Sharon Stone, 64, shows off ageless beauty in topless snap as she's hailed ‘a goddess’
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Hailey Bieber scores victory in Rhode skincare trademark lawsuit
Discussion: Just Jared and Egotastic
Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Share Romantic Weekend Photos After His Hospitalization: ‘When Time Stands Still’
Discussion: FemaleFirst and POPSUGAR
Amanda Taylor / People.com:
Victoria Beckham Channels Her Inner Posh as She Performs Spice Girls Karaoke on Vacation
Discussion: Daily Star and Cosmopolitan
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Love Is Blind's Giannina Gibelli Teases Future Engagement to Blake Horstmann
Discussion: People.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
In a letter to Bob Iger, incoming FCC chair Brendan Carr raised concerns about ABC's negotiations with its affiliated stations, public trust in media, and more

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Netflix will host NFL Christmas games, including Beyonce's Halftime show, for only three hours after streaming them live; replays will be available on NFL+

 
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