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1:50 PM ET, July 15, 2023

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Jill Ishkanian / Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle picks up fresh flowers and samples some honey at the Montecito Farmer's Market without Harry and brings along beloved pet beagle instead - despite ‘no dog’ policy  — Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show Meghan Markle checking out the Montecito Farmer's Market on Friday
Discussion: Elle, HELLO!, The Mirror and Hollywood Life
The Guardian:
Lucy Spraggan reveals she was sexually attacked during X Factor  —  Musician says she felt let down by ITV after assault by hotel porter that has had lasting impact  —  The former X Factor contestant Lucy Spraggan has revealed she was raped by a hotel porter during the production of the ITV show in 2012.
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Fran Drescher Slams Bob Iger's ‘Repugnant’ and ‘Tone Deaf’ Strike Comments: If I Were Disney, ‘I Would Lock Him Behind Doors’  —  SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher railed against Disney CEO Bob Iger during an interview with Variety on the strike picket lines outside of the Paramount Pictures studio lot.
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People:
Fran Drescher Says 'There's No Way to Predict' How Long SAG Strike Could Last (Exclusive)
The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ and ‘Venom 3’ Halted Amid Actors Strike  —  A number of tentpoles have been sidelined as studios look for ways to move projects forward.  —  Across the world, Hollywood tentpoles are shutting down.  Marvel's Deadpool 3, Ridley Scott's Gladiator sequel …
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Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Princess Kate dazzles Wimbledon crowds as she steps out in stunning green ensemble for women's final  —  The Princess of Wales delighted fans in SW19...  Princess Kate was beaming when she arrived at Wimbledon on Saturday, ahead of the womens singles final.
Discussion: Vogue and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Raquel Leviss Left Mental Health Facility a Week Ago  —  RAQUEL LEVISS OUT OF MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY ... Astronomical Bill … Raquel Leviss has been out of the mental facility she called home for 2 months, and the bill is staggering.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ …
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Ej Dickson / Rolling Stone:
Don't Ask Ben Platt This One Question  —  Star of the excellent new film Theater Camp did not take kindly to a query about that New York Magazine cover, prompting his team to end our interview early  —  IN MANY WAYS, Ben Platt is one of the most successful theater kids of our time …
Emerson Pearson / ET Canada:
Man Behind Insanely Viral Blue-And-Black Or White-And-Gold Dress Charged With Trying To Murder His Wife  —  In a twisted turn of events, the Scottish man behind one of 2015's most viral and head-scratching internet phenomena is now accused of a heinous crime.
CNN:
Actress tells Wallace why she isn't married to longtime partner  —  Actress Goldie Hawn joined CNN's Chris Wallace to discuss her relationship with Kurt Russell and why they have never married.
Emma Powell / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Snow White and the Seven... Politically-Correct Companions?  First pictures of new live-action remake of Disney classic shows stand-in princess walking with diverse band of merry men and women after row over using dwarf actors  —  By EMMA POWELL DEPUTY SHOWBUSINESS NEWS EDITOR and IWAN STONE FOR MAILONLINE
 
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Scott Evans Defends Brother Chris Evans and Alba Baptista's Relationship Following Social Media Critics
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Nola Ojomu / Daily Mail:
Matilda star Mara Wilson, 35, reveals she's ‘NEVER made enough money to qualify for SAG-AFTRA healthcare’ as an adult …
Discussion: New York Post and The Mirror
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Sonja Morgan Dishes On ‘All in’ Sex Romp with ‘Crappie Lake’ Local: ‘He Even Left Me Money!’
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Future Slams Ex-Fiance Ciara's Husband Russell Wilson on New Song ‘Turn Yo Clic Up’: ‘F—k Russell’
 

 
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Trevor Timm / The Guardian:
Assange's plea deal doesn't create an official precedent, but he still had to plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for a “crime” outlets commit regularly

Max Tani / Semafor:
In the last month, Sam Stein, Burgess Everett, and now Jack Shafer have decided to leave Politico; sources: Alex Ward and Lara Seligman are leaving for the WSJ

Zoe Samios / Australian Financial Review:
Australia's Seven West axes three top executives amid 150 job cuts at the company, as its commercial deal with Meta, estimated to be worth ~$15M annually, ends

 
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