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2:30 AM ET, July 22, 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 …
People:
Ariana Grande's Ex Dalton Gomez ‘Was Committed to Making It Work’ — but She'd ‘Moved On’: Source (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE confirmed news of their split earlier this week, and Grande is now dating her ‘Wicked’ costar Ethan Slater  —  A source is offering insight into what went wrong between Ariana Grande and husband Dalton Gomez.
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Photographed in Conversation on ‘Wicked’ Set Before Dating News
Dory Jackson / People:
Kate Gosselin Breaks Her Silence Following Jon and Son Collin's Bombshell Accusations (Exclusive)  —  As Jon praises son Collin for his “courage” in talking about their estranged family members, Kate says the 19-year-old “remains a very troubled young man who continues to need a lot of help”
NBC10 Philadelphia:
Son of Philly rapper Gillie Da Kid killed in triple shooting  —  The son of Philadelphia rap artist and podcaster Gillie Da Kid was killed in a triple shooting Thursday night, NBC10 was among the first to report.  —  The shooting occurred on the 5800 block of Mascher Street in the Olney neighborhood …
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TMZ.com:
New Video Shows MGK Throw First Punch in O.C. Fair Altercation  —  MACHINE GUN KELLY THREW FIRST PUNCH IN O.C. FAIR FIGHT ... New Video Shows … We've got a brand new look at Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox's dust up at the Orange County Fair ... and it looks like the singer is the one who threw hands first after getting heated.
Discussion: RADAR, Daily Mail and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
Megan Fox Slammed into Barricade as Machine Gun Kelly's Attacked at O.C. Fair  —  MEGAN FOX & MGK BODYGUARD TAKES OUT GUY AT O.C. FAIR ... Megan Slammed in Scuffle  —  MOMENTS AFTER ATTACK  —  Megan Fox might be bruised after a night out with Machine Gun Kelly at the Orange County Fair …
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
The View Co-Creator Bill Geddie Dead at 68  —  Television and news Bill Geddie, who created The View alongside Barbara Walters, has died at the age of 68.  —  Watch: In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023  —  ABC is mourning the loss of a TV titan.  —  Bill Geddie, the television …
Cyd Zeigler / Outsports:
NFL coach Kevin Maxen comes out, the first in men's major 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, is coming out publicly in hopes of living …
Jamie Foxx Back / TMZ.com:
Jamie Foxx Back to Work, Filmed Ad in Las Vegas This Week  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Jamie Foxx is back in front of cameras for the first time since his medical crisis, and we've learned getting back in the saddle was a piece of cake for the Hollywood vet.  —  Sources tell TMZ …
Anthony Dominic / Entertainment Tonight:
Rachel Leviss' Mom Shows Bite Mark, Explains How Graham Ended up With James Kennedy: ‘He Bit Me to the Bone’  —  Rachel Leviss and her mother, Laura, did everything they could for dog Graham Cracker, whom the Vanderpump Rules star once shared with her former fiancée, James Kennedy.
Brianna Oard / Daily Mail:
Gisele Bundchen shares fun footage from ‘low-key’ 43rd celebrations as she marks first birthday since Tom Brady divorce - as NFL star fails to send well wishes on social media  —  Gisele Bundchen shared some fun footage from her ‘low key’ 43rd birthday celebrations in Brazil on her Instagram stories …
Discussion: OK Magazine and E! Online
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People:
Gisele Bündchen Plans to Have ‘Low-Key’ 43rd Birthday Celebration with Family in Brazil: Exclusive Source
Discussion: The US Sun and New York Post
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Sofía Vergara returns home to bouquets of flowers after Joe Manganiello files for divorce  —  Sofía Vergara returned home from her birthday trip to Italy to plenty of support.  —  The “Modern Family” star received a couple of massive flower arrangements from friends …
Discussion: People and ET Canada
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Janine Rubenstein / People:
Margot Robbie on Not Kissing Ryan Gosling in ‘Barbie’: 'My Girlfriends Were Like, What's Wrong with You?'  (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Barbie’ star opens up about the lack of on-screen romance with co-star Ryan Gosling, and how her friends reacted  —  Let's just say Margot Robbie's friends wanted more lip action.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Tori Spelling leaks texts from realtor ‘mocking’ her family's housing ‘crisis’  —  Tori Spelling released a series of text messages she allegedly exchanged with a realtor, who called her family's housing crisis “amusing.”  —  In the texts posted via Instagram Stories Friday …
Discussion: Daily Mail, OK Magazine and Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Why Zendaya Will Be MIA From the 2023 Venice Film Festival  —  Zendaya will not make an appearance at the Venice International Film Festival, where she was set to promote Challengers due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.  —  Zendaya will no longer be serving looks on the 2023 Venice International Film Festival red carpet.
 
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