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Rip / TMZ.com:
‘Euphoria’ Star Angus Cloud Dead at 25, 911 Call for ‘Possible Overdose’  —  3:30 PM PT — We've learned Oakland PD and Fire Dept. responded to a 911 call made around 11:30 AM Monday by Angus Cloud's mother.  She reported a “possible overdose,” and said Angus did not have a pulse.
People:
Angus Cloud's ‘Euphoria’ Family Mourns His Death at 25: 'The Tears Just Won't Stop'  —  Storm Reid, Lukas Gage and Javon Walton were among the ‘Euphoria’ stars who paid tribute to Cloud after he died Monday  —  The cast of Euphoria is in mourning after the shocking death of Angus Cloud, one of the HBO show's most beloved young stars.
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘Euphoria’ Family Mourns Angus Cloud: Reactions From Sam Levinson, Drake & More
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Angus Cloud, ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dead at 25
NBC News:
Former Lizzo dancers were weight-shamed and pressured while at strip club, lawsuit says  —  Three former dancers have filed a suit against Lizzo, accusing the singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment.  —  LOS ANGELES — Three of Lizzo's former dancers have accused …
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Just Jared:
Lizzo Faces Lawsuit From 3 Dancers, Accused of Sexual Harassment & Hostile Work Environment  —  Lizzo is facing a new lawsuit.  —  The suit comes from three tour dancers who claim that they dealt with sexual harassment and a hostile work environment, including being pressured …
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Paul Reubens, Pee-wee Herman Actor, Dies at 70 After Private Bout of Cancer … He was 70.  —  “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death.  “I have always felt a huge amount …
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Neil Genzlinger / New York Times:
Paul Reubens, Creator of Pee-wee Herman, Is Dead at 70
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Gives $100,000 Bonuses to Eras Tour Truckers  —  Taylor Swift is sharing the wealth from her wildly successful Eras Tour ... in the form of six-figure bonuses for the truckers hauling her equipment all around the country!  —  Our Taylor sources tell us she gifted each trucker working …
JP Mangalindan / People:
Sofía Vergara Asks Court to Enforce Joe Manganiello Prenup, Plus Preserve Her Earnings and Assets During Marriage  —  The ‘Modern Family’ actress requested their prenup be upheld and that she maintain the assets she made before, during and after their marriage in new documents obtained by PEOPLE
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Variety:
Warner Bros. Apologizes After ‘Barbenheimer’ Posts Spark Criticism From Studio's Japan Unit … “Warner Brothers regrets its recent insensitive social media engagement.  The studio offers a sincere apology,” the company said in a statement emailed to Variety on Tuesday.
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Janine Henni / People:
Why Prince William and Prince Harry Are Both Heading to Singapore Soon  —  King Charles' sons are traveling to the same place in the next few months  —  Prince William and Prince Harry both have trips to Singapore on the calendar.  —  King Charles' sons are both traveling to the island republic …
Zara Woodcock / The Mirror:
This Morning star gives birth following secret pregnancy after struggling to conceive  —  Emma Kenny shared a photo of herself in a hospital bed cradling her newborn daughter, Etta-Blue, while her husband Pete stood by her side smiling from ear-to-ear in scrubs
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Aashna Shah / ET Canada:
Nick Jonas Shares Heartwarming July Moments With Wife Priyanka Chopra & Adorable Daughter Malti Marie  —  Nick Jonas has released the most adorable set of pictures from the month of July.  The singer-actor, a devoted spouse and parent, gave his Instagram followers a photo dump from July on Tuesday and it is all about love.
Discussion: Elle and Billboard
Rebecca Rosenberg / Fox News:
Goldman Sachs senior analyst missing after attending NYC concert  —  John Castic was leaving Zeds Dead concert in Brooklyn  —  A Goldman Sachs senior analyst vanished after leaving a New York City concert early Saturday morning, weeks after another man who disappeared from the same venue turned up dead …
Jill Lupupa / People:
Cameron Diaz and Husband Benji Madden Spotted Getting Ice Cream Together in Los Angeles  —  The “Bad Teacher” actress and Good Charlotte musician stepped out to grab some dessert in Los Angeles on Monday  —  Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden are treating themselves in the summer heat!
Discussion: E! Online, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Braunwyn Windham-Burke's spousal, child support amount from estranged husband Sean revealed  —  Newly engaged Braunwyn Windham-Burke is likely celebrating another win these days.  —  The former “Real Housewives of Orange County” star will receive $11,000 per month from her estranged husband …
Discussion: Wonderwall.com and Daily Mail
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Bebe Rexha Confirms Breakup From Keyan Sayfari After Sharing Weight Gain Text  —  Bebe Rexha confirmed she and boyfriend of three years Keyan Sayfari have broken up two weeks after she shared alleged texts from him concerning her weight gain.  —  Bebe Rexha doesn't need a hand to hold.
 
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