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12:30 PM 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 …
Jill Lupupa / People:
Greta Gerwig Is ‘Terrified’ to Direct Upcoming ‘Narnia’ Movies: 'It's Extraordinary'  —  The ‘Barbie’ director has been tapped to write and direct at least two films for Netflix based on the C.S. Lewis novels  —  Greta Gerwig is “terrified” of her upcoming project - directing two Narnia movies!
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Collider
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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
TMZ.com:
Kevin Costner's Estranged Wife Christine Vacationing in Hawaii with Actor's Friend  —  KEVIN COSTNER EX CHRISTINE VACATIONING WITH ACTOR'S FRIEND … Kevin Costner's estranged wife, Christine Baumgartner, is vacationing on the Big Island of Hawaii with one of Kevin's friends ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six, New York Post and The Sun
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Joe Manganiello's intense desire to have kids led to Sofía Vergara divorce: source  —  Joe Manganiello chose to end his seven-year marriage to Sofía Vergara because they disagreed on the topic of children, Page Six has learned.  —  A source close to the “True Blood” star, 46 …
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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.
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
Theresa Braine / New York Daily News:
Travel influencer Christine Tran Ferguson reveals son's death at age 15 months  —  Travel influencer Christine Tran Ferguson revealed Thursday that her son, Asher, had lost his battle with a mystery illness.  —  The child was just 15 months old.  —  “I have never known how much love …
TMZ.com:
‘The Bear’ Star Jeremy Allen White Looks Ripped on Morning Hike  —  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 out in Studio City Thursday with his top popped off and hanging from his shorts.
Discussion: Daily Mail and 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: People, Daily Mail, 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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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: The Mirror, Daily Star and The Sun
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
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
 
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Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Enjoy Date Night at the London Theatre
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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’
Discussion: ET Canada and E! Online
Marc Malkin / Variety:
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Mya Abraham / Vibe:
Daniel Jones, Janet Jackson's Musical Director, Dead
Discussion: E! Online and The US Sun
Jason Sheeler / People:
A Costumer from 'That ‘90s Show’ Is Now Dog-Sitting During ‘Extinction-Level’ Crisis in Hollywood
Discussion: ET Canada
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly Are Planning Their Wedding Again: 'They're on the Right Track'
TMZ.com:
Vanna White Made Partial Deal for ‘Wheel of Fortune’
 

 
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Asif Shahzad / Reuters:
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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