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Lauren Sherman / Puck:
Devil in a Cerulean Blue Dress  —  Finally, a ‘Devil Wears Prada’ sequel is in the works, with Miranda Priestly facing the dystopian post-aughts realities of the magazine business.  In other declining-industry news: notes on the Saks-Neimans merger. … Now I hear that the film's Oscar-winning producer …
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Angelique Jackson / Variety:
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Sequel in the Works at Disney With Screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna in Talks to Return  —  Gird your loins.  Miranda Priestly is set to deliver more withering glances in a sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada.”  —  Disney is developing a sequel to the hit 2006 movie starring Meryl Streep …
Lizo Mzimba / BBC:
Steve Wright: BBC DJ died from stomach ulcer rupture  —  DJ Steve Wright's cause of death was a ruptured ulcer in his stomach, according to his death certificate.  —  The long-standing presenter, who hosted shows on BBC radio for more than four decades, died suddenly in February aged 69.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
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Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
BBC radio DJ Steve Wright's cause of death confirmed after he died aged 69
Discussion: The Mirror
Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Halle Berry & Glenn Close Board Hulu Legal Drama 'All's Fair' From Ryan Murphy … All four serve as executive producers.  —  The series is described by Murphy as “a high-end, glossy and sexy adult procedural.”  Kardashian will play Los Angeles' most successful divorce lawyer and the owner …
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Just Jared:   Halle Berry & Glenn Close Join Kim Kardashian in New Hulu Legal Drama from Ryan Murphy
Rachel Syme / New Yorker:
Lena Dunham's Change of Pace  —  From her home base in London, the “Girls” creator is working on a new semi-autobiographical TV series and finishing up a memoir.  But, she says, “I definitely don't want to be my own muse.”  —  On a recent sun-dappled afternoon, I met the thirty-eight-year-old writer …
Dolly Busby / Daily Mail:
The Strictly curse strikes again as Ian Waite splits from husband Drew Merriman... who has moved on with male beauty pageant star  —  The infamous Strictly curse has struck again as a professional dancer and choreographer Ian Waite has split from his husband Drew Merriman.
TMZ.com:
JOAN BENEDICT ‘GENERAL HOSPITAL’ STAR DEAD AT 96  —  REMEMBERING JOAN BENEDICT  —  Joan Benedict — known for TV favorites like “General Hospital” and “Candid Camera” — has died.  —  A family spokesperson announced Monday that Joan, who was the widow of actor Rod Steiger …
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Butts, Bandages and Bare Feet!  Jenn Tran Kicks Off Bachelorette Season with ‘Something Completely Unprecedented’  —  After falling for Joey Graziadei, the physician assistant student began her own journey to find love on Monday, July 8  —  The clock struck shot o'clock on Monday, July 8 …
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Jack Irvin / People:
Blackpink's Jennie Issues Apology for ‘Vaping Indoors’ as Reps Say She ‘Deeply Regrets Her Mistake’  —  Last week, the singer shared a video to YouTube of herself using a vape while getting her hair and makeup done  —  Jennie Kim of Blackpink didn't mean to offend anyone by using a vape indoors.
Marina Watts / People:
Will Ferrell Says Christina Applegate Thought He Was ‘Having Marriage Problems’ During Anchorman: Here's Why  —  Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate reunited for the raunchy comedy's 20th anniversary on her podcast MeSsy  —  Will Ferrell is clearing up some suspicions Christina Applegate had about his marriage — 20 years later!
Discussion: Us Weekly and IndieWire
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Why Alex Cooper Says Zayn Malik Was Her Most Challenging Call Her Daddy Interview Yet  —  Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper revealed why having Zayn Malik on the podcast was so nerve-wracking for her in an exclusive E! News interview.  —  Alex Cooper knows telling the story of one's life is more than just pillow talk.
Discussion: Just Jared
Athena Sobhan / People:
Robin Roberts Recalls ‘Unlearning’ Toxic Relationship Patterns While Dating Wife Amber Laign  —  The ‘Good Morning America’ anchor revealed that she was planning on breaking up with Laign a year into their relationship  —  Robin Roberts is opening up about the important lesson wife Amber Laign taught …
Jen Juneau / People:
Kate Beckinsale Delivers a ‘Stab of Joy’ for Critics Who Don't Think She Acts ‘Age-Appropriate’  —  “Let's have a toast for the douche bags / Let's have a toast for the a—  / Let's have a toast for the scumbags,” the actress wrote on Instagram  —  Kate Beckinsale has a message for her critics.
Susan Orlean / New Yorker:
Nicolas Cage Is Still Evolving  —  The actor talks about the origins of “Adaptation,” his potential leap to television, and the art of “keeping it enigmatic.”  —  The wobbly distinction between reality and artifice fascinates Nicolas Cage.  The first time we encountered each other was in 2001 …
Stephanie Soteriou / BuzzFeed News:
Taylor Swift Looked After Wrestler Jeff Jarrett's Children During A “Very, Very Dark Period” In Their Life  —  “She was very good to my family during a very, very dark period,” Jeff recalled.  —  HOT TOPIC  —  Professional wrestler Jeff Jarrett has heaped praise on Taylor Swift in a new interview …
Discussion: Suggest and People
TMZ.com:
Kyle Richards Defends Pal Kesha From Body-Shamers, ‘Focus on Yourself’  —  KYLE RICHARDS DEFENDS KESHA FROM CRUEL BODY-SHAMERS!! … Kyle Richards can't wrap her head around people needing to comment on women's bodies in this day and age — this in response to body-shamers attacking her pal Kesha.
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Tobey Maguire's ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, slams rumors the actor, 49, is dating 20-year-old Lily Chee: report  —  Jennifer Meyer has entered the chat.  —  Tobey Maguire's ex-wife reportedly reacted to rumors that the “Spider-Man” star, 49, is dating 20-year-old model Lily Chee.
Sara Donnellan / Us Weekly:
Jonathan Owens Addresses Backlash to Saying He's ‘The Catch’ in Simone Biles Marriage (Exclusive)  —  Jonathan Owens wasn't fazed by the backlash to him referring to himself as “the catch” in his relationship with wife Simone Biles.  —  “I have all my social media notifications off …
 
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Brian Stelter / CNN:
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