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3:25 PM ET, July 9, 2024

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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 …
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 …
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
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.
Christian Holub / Entertainment Weekly:
John Corbett has regrets about acting: ‘I picked the f—ing wrong thing to do with my life’  —  The “And Just Like That” actor is reflecting on his career choices now that he's in “the fourth quarter” of life.  —  Ever since he broke through with a leading role on Northern Exposure decades ago …
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and Variety
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Emily Henry to Adapt Her Rom-Com Bestseller ‘Funny Story’ Into Feature Film From Lyrical Media, Ryder Picture Company (EXCLUSIVE) … Produced by Lyrical Media and Ryder Picture Company, the movie version of “Funny Story” will be written by Henry and follow the plot in her rom-com novel of the same name …
Julia Moore / People:
Dance Moms: A New Era Promises Abby Lee Miller-Style Pressure for a New Group of Dancers in First Teaser for Reboot  —  It's time to get back into the studio.  —  An all-new version of Dance Moms is coming to Hulu — and a new crop of girls will have their work cut out for them as they face off under a new perfectionist coach.
Just Jared:
Ellen Pompeo Ups Presence in 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21, New Episode Count Revealed!  —  Ellen Pompeo is no longer the lead star of Grey's Anatomy and she lessened her presence in the show for seasons 19 and 20, but that will change in the upcoming season!  —  The 54-year-old actress is still …
Discussion: Deadline, The Wrap and TVLine
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 …
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.
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.
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
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
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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Jen Juneau / People:
Rita Wilson Wishes ‘My Love’ Tom Hanks Happy Birthday: ‘You Bring Joy Wherever You Go’  —  “Your patience for our kids harassing you about your ignorance of pop culture is admirable,” Wilson teased her husband as she celebrated him turning 68  —  Rita Wilson is celebrating another trip around the sun for Tom Hanks!
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Mail
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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