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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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Dennis Manoloff / Cleveland Magazine:
Exclusive: Bernie Kosar Upbeat While Facing a Liver Transplant and Early Signs of Parkinson's  —  The beloved Cleveland Browns quarterback expressed optimism to Cleveland Magazine after a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver and the early stages of Parkinson's disease.
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
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 …
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 …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Leonardo DiCaprio ‘helps drunk guest’ at a Hamptons party attended by Brooks Nader... as girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti works with Theo James in Capri  —  Leonardo DiCaprio helped out a drunk party guest when in the Hamptons, it has been claimed.  —  The Titanic star was at a soiree thrown …
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 …
Christine Rendon / Daily Mail:
Joe Bonsall dead at 76: Oak Ridge Boys tenor passes due to complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  —  Joe Bonsall, a member of the country and gospel vocal quartet Oak Ridge Boys, has died at the age of 76.  —  Bonsall passed away on Tuesday due to complications with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Variety reported.
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.
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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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 …
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.
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Ex Cassie Outraged by River Rafting, Private Jet Photos  —  DIDDY Cassie Outraged At River Rafting, Jet Photos LAWYER SENDS OMINOUS MESSAGE!!! … Diddy may have unwittingly waived the proverbial red flag in front of a bull, because his social media posts seemingly showing …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Daily Mail and Page Six
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 …
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: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and IndieWire
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
 
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Tobey Maguire's ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer, slams rumors the actor, 49, is dating 20-year-old Lily Chee: report
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Julia Fox comes out as a lesbian: ‘So sorry, boys’
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
General Hospital Actor Doug Sheehan Dies at 75
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Athena Sobhan / People:
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Telegraph:
Second award row overshadows Prince Harry's US relaunch
 

 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
As the DirecTV-Disney carriage dispute continues, DirecTV nudges customers to Fubo or Sling and offers a $30 credit, and Disney offers $30 off Hulu with Live TV

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Sinclair ousts Ken Solomon, CEO of the Tennis Channel since 2005, citing his time spent advising Dr. Phil McGraw's company as a growing distraction

Taylor Lorenz / Taylor Lorenz's Newsletter:
The Tenet Media case highlights both the lack of transparency in the creator economy and the threat this poses to media integrity

 
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