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9:25 AM 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 …
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
BBC radio DJ Steve Wright's cause of death confirmed after he died aged 69  —  Beloved radio DJ Steve Wright's death shocked his loyal fanbase and famous co-stars including Rylan Clark and Scott Mills, who paid touching tributes to the late presenter online  —  BBC Radio DJ Steve Wright's cause of death has been revealed.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
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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
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 …
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
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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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.
Discussion: RADAR, Us Weekly, Daily Mail and Just Jared
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Kesha claps back at body-shamers with ‘powerful’ bikini pics: ‘Hate me harder’
Stephanie Soteriou / BuzzFeed News:
Wrestler Jeff Jarrett Has Heaped Praise On “Sweetheart” Taylor Swift, And Said That She Was Like “A Big Sister” To His Young Daughters When His Wife Died Of Cancer  —  “She was very good to my family during a very, very dark period,” Jeff recalled.  —  HOT TOPIC
Discussion: People
TMZ.com:
NBA Players Ivica Zubac, Dario Saric Get In Nightclub Brawl In Greece  —  IVICA ZUBAC, DARIO SARIC WILD NIGHTCLUB BRAWL IN GREECE ... After Olympic Qualifying Loss … NBA players Ivica Zubac and Dario Saric were involved in an intense physical altercation at a nightclub near Athens …
Discussion: The US Sun, New York Post and Suggest
TMZ.com:
Elton John Pees in Plastic Bottle at Store in France, Owner Claims  —  ELTON JOHN SHOE SHOPPING'S A REAL PISSER ... Allegedly Pees in Bottle in Store … Elton John couldn't hold it while shopping for sneakers over in France, and ended up pissing in a plastic bottle in the middle of a store ... so says the guy who runs the shop.
Michelle Lee / People:
Courteney Cox, 60, Crawls Out of a Freezer in Face Mask and Bikini as She Pokes Fun at Her Wellness Routine  —  The actress, who turned 60 on June 15, got real about her fitness rituals on Instagram  —  Courteney Cox is giving a behind-the-scenes look at her wellness routine — and poking fun at herself in the process.
Discussion: Suggest, HELLO! and Page Six
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 …
Brian Anthony Hernandez / People:
Ariana Grande Supports Brother Frankie's Nose Job: ‘Perfect in All Ways, Always!!!!’  —  The ‘Eternal Sunshine’ singer was one of many people who reacted to her older brother's Instagram post about his new nose  —  Frankie Grande's recent surgical procedure is Ariana Grande-approved!
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Just Jared
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
General Hospital Actor Doug Sheehan Dies at 75  —  Sheehan received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his performance on ‘General Hospital’ in 1982  —  Doug Sheehan, an actor known for his work on soap opera General Hospital, has died.  He was 75.  —  Sheehan's death was made public …
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Julia Fox comes out as a lesbian: ‘So sorry, boys’  —  Julia Fox came out as a lesbian after revealing she's been celibate for over two years.  —  On Monday, the actress candidly opened up about her sexuality in response to a TikTok video by user @emgwaciedawgie, who said, “I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend.
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 …
Jen Juneau / People:
Angelina Jolie Is ‘Happy and Content with Her Life’ as She Remains ‘Focused on Her Kids and Work’ (Source)  —  “She's very proud of her kids,” a source close to the actress and mother of six tells PEOPLE  —  Angelina Jolie is having quite the year.  —  The Oscar-winning actress recently came off …
Discussion: Page Six, OK Magazine and Daily Mail
TMZ.com:
Glen Powell Shows Off His Cute Puppy, Hot Body  —  GLEN POWELL NO SHIRT, CUTE DOG ... Winning Combo!!!  —  Glen Powell is driving the internet wild, combining 2 things lots of folks love ... dogs and hot bodies!!!  —  The “Twisters” star just shared a photo dump that's heavy on shots …
Discussion: OK Magazine, Just Jared and E! Online
Telegraph:
Second award row overshadows Prince Harry's US relaunch  —  The Prince is to receive a ‘sporting Oscar’ for public service - not the first time a US honour has provoked controversy for the Sussexes  —  Since moving abroad and being forced to give up his various military honours and associations …
 
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Athena Sobhan / People:
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
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Janine Henni / People:
Royal Family Removes Princess Anne's Next Engagement Following Hospitalization for Horse ‘Incident’
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘Big Brother’ Contestant Autumn Daly Arrested in Texas For Theft
Discussion: Suggest and Us Weekly
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
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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

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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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