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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Angelina Jolie Asks That Brad Pitt ‘End the Fighting’ by Dropping His Winery Lawsuit Against Her  —  Brad Pitt called Angelina Jolie's latest request for evidence in the winery case “intrusive”  —  Angelina Jolie's attorney says the actress wants ex Brad Pitt to “end the fighting” …
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie ‘Clashed’ Over ‘Very Different Parenting Styles’ During Marriage: Source (Exclusive)  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the two had different methods in mind when it came to raising their six kids  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie had different methods in mind when it came to raising their six kids.
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Christina Hall, Tarek and Heather El Moussa to Film ‘The Flip Off’ Without Joshua Hall (Exclusive)  —  Christina Hall (née Haack) is not letting her divorce from Joshua Hall get in the way of her HGTV series.  —  “They are in production of The Flip Off without Josh,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.
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Yang-Yi Goh / GQ:
How The Acolyte's Manny Jacinto Brought Sexy Back to Star Wars  —  “I think baby oil goes a long way,” the Sith Lord heartthrob tells GQ about turning the internet's collective knees to jelly.  “Baby oil and wet hair.”  With The Acolyte's first season all wrapped up, Jacinto talks training …
Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
Why Donald Glover Is Saying Goodbye to Childish Gambino  —  “Bando Stone & the New World,” his new album due Friday, tells a story about the potential end of the world — and the conclusion of his pseudonymous musical project.  —  Donald Glover had been walking a New York City street …
Daily Star:
Katie Price ‘tried to end her life in toilet’ as she battled bankruptcy and marriage woes  —  EXCLUSIVE: Reality TV star and former Page 3 model Katie Price has explained that she once tried to kill herself after her mental health reached a “horrifically bad” point
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
Dory Jackson / People:
Jedidiah Duggar's Wife Katey Duggar Is Pregnant, Expecting Twins: ‘We Are Overjoyed’ (Exclusive)  —  The couple, who wed in April 2021 and are parents to son Truett and daughter Nora, exclusively tell PEOPLE they are “excited” to be expecting twins  —  Jedidiah “Jed” Duggar and his wife …
Discussion: Page Six, The US Sun and OK Magazine
Just Jared:
Kennedy Center Honors 2024 - Full List of Nominees Revealed!  —  This year's Kennedy Center Honors nominees have just been announced.  —  Each person will be be honored for their lifetime artistic achievements.  Every year, the Kennedy Center Honors recognizes and celebrates individuals …
Discussion: Variety, Billboard and Deadline
Perez Hilton:
Scheana Shay DEMOLISHES Tom Sandoval For ‘Cruel’ Lawsuit Against Ariana Madix — And Now Regrets Becoming His Friend Again!  —  Tom Sandoval is getting raked over the coals by another Vanderpump Rules co-star!  —  As you know, in a move cementing his title of number one villain on reality television …
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
‘24’ Film in Early Development at 20th Century, Produced By Brian Grazer  —  A film adaptation of the popular television series “24” is in early development at 20th Century Studios, sources tell Variety.  —  Imagine Entertainment co-founder Brian Grazer teased the project during an appearance on MSNBC's “Squawk Box” in June.
TMZ.com:
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dead After Jumping From NYC Hotel  —  J. MICHAEL CLINE FANDANGO FOUNDER DEAD AT 64 ... Leapt From Hotel, Left Suicide Note … J. Michael Cline — founder of movie ticketing app Fandango — has died after leaping from a building in New York City ... TMZ has confirmed.
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Mauricio Umansky packs on PDA with mystery woman in Mykonos after Kyle Richards separation  —  Mauricio Umansky was photographed kissing and embracing a mystery woman in Mykonos on Wednesday.  —  The “Buying Beverly Hills” star arrived with bags in the Mykonos Airport when the unidentified woman approached …
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Life
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Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
Britney Spears defends Kate Beckinsale against ageist trolls who said she was too old to be dancing in her fifties: ‘She looks 4 years old’  —  Britney Spears defended actress Kate Beckinsale in an Instagram post on Wednesday, after the English actress hit back at trolls who were critical …
James Weeds / Norwich Evening News:
Royal visits to Norfolk have been cancelled  —  Princess Anne cancels Norfolk coast and Norwich visits  —  Two royal visits planned for Norfolk have been cancelled as the Princess Royal continues to recover from a head injury.  —  Princess Anne was scheduled to appear at Brancaster Station …
Discussion: Us Weekly, People, HELLO! and GB News
The Hollywood Reporter:
Marvel Shocker: Russo Bros. in Talks to Direct Next Two ‘Avengers’ Movies (Exclusive)  —  Just when you (and the Russos themselves, quite frankly) thought they were out, Kevin Feige is pulling them back in.  —  Joe and Anthony Russo are assembling a team — once again.
Daniel Bird / The Mirror:
Strictly Come Dancing hit with another blow as professional dancing couple split after two years  —  Strictly Come Dancing stars Nadiya Bychkova and Kai Widdrington have announced they've split after two years of dating one another after growing apart  —  Two Strictly Come Dancing stars have ended their relationship after two years.
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Star and GB News
Just Jared:
Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie Tease New Reality Show, Reflect on ‘The Simple Life’  —  Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are teasing “another iconic adventure” as they work on filming their new reality show.  —  On Wednesday (July 17), the Simple Lives alums took to social media to share some new photos together.
Miguel A. Melendez / Entertainment Tonight:
Jennifer Lopez and Violet Affleck's Closeness Is ‘Tricky’ For Ben Affleck: Source  —  How Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Are Navigating ‘Confusing’ Time on 2nd Wedding Anniversary (Source)  —  Watch Janet Jackson Surprisingly End Interview Because She 'Doesn't Like Speaking'
TMZ.com:
Bam Margera's Ex Was Never His Wife Despite Wedding, Court Tentatively Rules  —  BAM MARGERA On Brink of Legal Win ... JUDGE SAYS NIKKI WAS NEVER HIS WIFE … Bam Margera and Nikki Boyd were never husband and wife in the eyes of the law, despite going through a wedding ceremony …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Perez Hilton
Jeff Conway / Forbes:
Kesha Talks New Music And Achieving Her Independence: ‘I Am Coming To Change The World’  —  Breaking out onto the music scene 15 years ago with the release of her first hit song “TiK ToK,” pop superstar Kesha has experienced the highs, the lows and everything in-between throughout her career so far …
Discussion: Just Jared, Variety, Billboard and People
Kim Severson / New York Times:
Naomi Pomeroy, 49, Chef Who Made Portland a Dining Destination, Dies  —  Her refined palate and pursuit of excellence made her the city's culinary matriarch, attracting diners and talent alike to Oregon.  She died in a tubing accident.  —  Naomi Pomeroy, a self-taught chef …
 
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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

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