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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
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Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘The View’ Taps Former Trump Staffer Alyssa Farah Griffin as Conservative Co-Host (EXCLUSIVE) … Alyssa Farah Griffin, the former Trump White House director of strategic communications, is in final talks to join “The View” as the new conservative co-host of the daytime talk show, Variety has learned.
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six, E! Online and TVLine
Lauryn Overhultz / Fox News:
Tony Dow, ‘Leave It to Beaver’ star, is under hospice care in ‘last hours,’ son says  —  The son of Dow, known for his role as Wally Cleaver, said this is a ‘difficult time’  —  Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines of the week  —  Tony Dow, known for his role as Wally Cleaver on …
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
David Harbour & Pedro Pascal To Headline 'My Dentist's Murder Trial' True Crime Limited Series In Works At HBO  —  HBO is developing My Dentist's Murder Trial, a limited series, starring and executive produced by David Harbour (Stranger Things) and Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian, The Last of Us).
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and IndieWire
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Pedro Pascal, David Harbour to Star in HBO Limited Series 'My Dentist's Murder Trial'
Discussion: TVLine and POPSUGAR
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Oh No!  Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker's IVF Journey Is ‘A Struggle’ For Them Following His Health Scare! … Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are “stronger than ever” following his health scare — but are they still trying to have a baby?  Or does the medical emergency have them second-guessing everything?!
Discussion: Daily Star, Us Weekly and E! Online
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TMZ.com:
‘Leave it to Beaver’ Star Tony Dow Still Alive, Despite Statement Announcing Death  —  2:53 PM PT — Tony's son, Christopher, says “Dad is at home, under hospice care, and in his last hours.  My wife and I are by his side along with many friends that have visited.  He has a fighting heart.”
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
‘Love Is Blind’ star Natalie Lee travels with ‘Bachelorette’ alum Blake Moynes  —  “Love Is Blind” star Natalie Lee and “Bachelorette” alum Blake Moynes sparked dating rumors this week after they took a trip to the Caribbean together.  —  However, an insider tells Page Six that their relationship is just “platonic.”
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Blake Moynes Sparks Romance Rumors With Love Is Blind's Natalie Lee After Caribbean Trip
Discussion: People.com
Celebuzz:
Exclusive!  Mackenzie McKee Speaks out on her Marriage with Josh  —  Teen Mom star Mackenzie Mckee has been through a lot over the years, but she's always determined to come back stronger.  —  After ups and downs in her relationship with Josh, she's exclusively confirming to Celebuzz that her marriage is over.
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 …
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FemaleFirst:
Kerry Katona eyes Las Vegas wedding like Bennifer
Discussion: Celebrity Insider
Vman:
VMAN 49 Cover Star: Austin Butler  —  Hollywood's new obsession had to play someone else to find himself.  After a 12-minute standing ovation at Cannes, it seems the world has found him too  —  VMAN 49 Fall-Winter 2022 issue is now available for purchase  —  At the time of this interview in April …
Discussion: Page Six
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Candace Cameron Bure Reveals Her Conversation With JoJo Siwa After Drama: ‘I Was Shocked’  —  Explaining how it all went down.  Candace Cameron Bure is setting the record straight after JoJo Siwa claimed she was rude to her in the past.  —  Unexpected Celebrity Feuds We Never Saw Coming
Chelsey Sanchez / Cosmopolitan:
Rihanna Channels ‘The Matrix’ in a Shiny Cone Bra Corset and Trench Coat  —  Her street style looks have returned.  —  At last, Rihanna is back.  —  On Sunday evening, the multi-hyphenate mogul was spotted enjoying a night out with boyfriend A$AP Rocky in New York City …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Page Six
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Pippa Middleton Chose a Classic Name for Her Baby Girl — with a Connection to Lilibet!  —  Kate Middleton's younger sister is now a mom of three … Pippa Middleton and James Matthews are settling into life as a family of five after the birth of their third child — a baby girl — in June.
Mansi Vithlani / HELLO!:
Jamie Lynn Spears celebrates exciting news about Sweet Magnolia in upbeat message … Jamie Lynn Spears will return to Sweet Magnolias for season 3 after the show's formal renewal in May. Fans may anticipate a return to Serenity sometime in early 2023.  —  The revelation was announced …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Denise Petski / Deadline:
Yoko Shimada Dies: ‘Shōgun’ Actress Was 69  —  Japanese actress Yoko Shimada, known for her portrayal of Mariko in the 1980 miniseries Shōgun, a role which earned her a Golden Globe award and an Emmy nomination, has died.  According to Japanese media, Shimada died Monday …
Sarah O'Hara / Daily Star:
Shania Twain's turbulent life from car crash tragedy to tick bite that killed her voice  —  A new documentary about Shania Twain called Just A Girl, debuts on Netflix today (July 26, 2022) and charts her rise to fame - as well as her life away from the stage
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
'Grey's Anatomy': Adelaide Kane Joins Cast For Season 19  —  Adelaide Kane (SEAL Team) has been cast as a new resident in the upcoming 19th season of ABC's hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.  She is the fourth new addition for next season, joining recently cast Alexis Floyd, Niko Terho and Midori Francis.
Discussion: E! Online and Cosmopolitan
 
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Sean Avery's Model Wife, Hilary Rhoda, Files For Divorce From Ex-NHL Player
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Tyler Cameron Reveals How He Met ‘Really Special’ Paige Lorenze: 'She's an Incredible Girl'
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Giovana Gelhoren / People.com:
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Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Jennifer Aniston Shares Glimpse Into Her Beach Getaway in New Selfie
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FemaleFirst:
Cheryl Burke says Dancing with the Stars hasn't helped her body dysmorphia
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The Sun:
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

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

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

 
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