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11:20 AM ET, July 21, 2023

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Charles J. Gans / Associated Press:
Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96  —  Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless stylist whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” graced a decadeslong career that brought …
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Chris Morris / Variety:
Tony Bennett, Master Pop Vocalist, Dies at 96  —  Tony Bennett, the master pop vocalist who had a professional career spanning eight decades with a No. 1 album at age 85, died on Friday morning in New York City.  He was 96.  —  Bennett was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016 …
Cyd Zeigler / Outsports:
Jacksonville Jaguars strength coach Kevin Maxen comes out in the NFL, a first in major US men's pro sports  —  Maxen is coming out to live openly with his boyfriend and inspire others to be their true selves.  —  Kevin Maxen, an associate strength coach with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars …
People:
Ariana Grande Is Dating Her ‘Wicked’ Costar Ethan Slater After Dalton Gomez Split: Sources  —  The pop star and the Broadway alum, who starred in the ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ musical, will both appear in the ‘Wicked’ movie  —  Ariana Grande is moving on after her split from husband Dalton Gomez.
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TMZ.com:
Ariana Grande Dating ‘Wicked’ Costar Ethan Slater Following Split with Husband
Bilge Ebiri / Vulture:
‘I Can Do Things to You With My Voice’ … Think about some of these iconic movie lines: “I've had it with these motherfucking snakes on this motherfucking plane!”  “What the fuck happened to you, man?  Shit, your ass used to be beautiful!”  “And that's the truth, Ruth.”
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Jen Juneau / People:
Samuel L. Jackson Gave Scarlett Johansson, Ex Ryan Reynolds Bees for Their Wedding: They ‘Abandoned the Hive’
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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TMZ.com:
‘The Bear’ Star Jeremy Allen White Looks Ripped on Morning Hike  —  JEREMY ALLEN WHITE BEARY-RIPPED WORKOUT  —  Jeremy Allen White plays a chef on “The Bear” — but he's ripped like a bodybuilder — taking in a shirtless hike in the sweltering heat.  —  The actor was spotted …
Discussion: Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Tony Bennett and Wife Susan Benedetto: A Timeline of Their Relationship  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Jazz icon Tony Bennett had a decades-long romance with Susan Benedetto.  —  Bennett — who was previously married to Patricia Beech between 1952 …
Discussion: Page Six and OK Magazine
TMZ.com:
Gillie Da Kid's Son YNG Cheese Killed In Philadelphia Shooting  —  GILLIE DA KID'S SON YNG CHEESE SHOT DEAD IN PHILLY  —  Gillie Da Kid's son YNG Cheese was shot and killed in Philly on Thursday evening, TMZ Hip Hop can confirm as heartfelt tributes flowing in for the “Million Dollarz Worth Of Game” podcaster.
Reuters:
Singer Shakira faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain  —  Colombian singer Shakira, dubbed the Queen of Latin pop, is to be investigated for alleged fraud on income and wealth tax in 2018, a Spanish court said on Thursday.  —  The “Hips Don't Lie” singer, who has sold millions of records worldwide …
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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Loose Women's Frankie Bridge in major career update as she follows Cheryl path  —  Frankie Bridge is set to swap the small screen for a London stage after being announced as the replacement of Sophia Bush in a play, after the actress had to drop out  —  Frankie Bridge is set to ditch …
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Kids Are Helping Them Brainstorm Baby Names  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Kourtney Kardashian and husband Travis Barker are enlisting the help of their kids to pick out a baby name.
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
‘AJLT’ Showrunner Says Writers Were ‘Split’ on Charlotte's Bomb Cyclone Parenting Decision (Exclusive)  —  Kristin Davis's character brought condoms to her teenage daughter amid a snowstorm in the latest episode of ‘And Just Like That...’  —  Warning: This post contains spoilers from Thursday's episode of And Just Like That...
Discussion: Metro, Daily Mail, The Wrap and ET Canada
Jenny Haward / People:
Chrissy Teigen Shares Update After Getting First Colonoscopy: ‘It Was a Good Nap’  —  The mom of four underwent the procedure on Wednesday, after sharing her preparations on social media earlier in the week  —  Chrissy Teigen is loving the rest that comes with an endoscopic examination!
Discussion: ET Canada and New York Post
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
Amanda Holden puts sun-kissed figure on full display in string bikini  —  The Britain's Got Talent judge is currently on holiday...  We only have two words for Amanda Holden and they are; summer bombshell after she was caught posing up a storm in a tiny string bikini during a loved-up getaway with her adoring husband, Chris Hughes.
Discussion: Daily Star, The Mirror and The Sun
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Enjoy Date Night at the London Theatre  —  This Jennifer Aniston-Approved Brand's $21 Cream May Be Better Than La Mer  —  Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively enjoyed some quality time together while across the pond.  —  The twosome - who share daughters James …
Discussion: E! Online and Marie Claire
TMZ.com:
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Rachel Leviss Gives Up Dog To Ex-Fiancé James Kennedy  —  10:52 AM PT — A source with direct knowledge tells us Graham was recently dropped off at a shelter, and was having behavioral issues — mostly a biting problem.  Vanderpump Dog Foundation got alerted …
 
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Vanessa Etienne / People:
Maria Menounos ‘Grateful’ for New Mindset After Pancreatic Cancer: ‘You Have to Be the CEO of Your Health’
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Jason Sheeler / People:
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TMZ.com:
Vanna White Made Partial Deal for ‘Wheel of Fortune’
 

 
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A profile of the Thomson Foundation Young Journalist of the Year winner, an Afghan woman who works anonymously and covers the plight of women under Taliban rule

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Pakistani TV host Matiullah Jan was picked up off the street and charged with terrorism after investigating claims of casualties in a protest march in Islamabad

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