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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Bob Newhart, Dean of the Deadpan Delivery, Dies at 94  —  A former accountant, he became an overnight sensation with the release of a 1960 live comedy album, then starred in a pair of fabled CBS sitcoms.  —  Bob Newhart, the beloved stand-up performer whose droll, deadpan humor showcased …
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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Bob Newhart, Comedy Icon, Dies at 94  —  Bob Newhart, the genteel but sharply satirical comic whose TV series “The Bob Newhart Show” and “Newhart” were huge hits throughout the 1970s and '80s, died Thursday in Los Angeles.  He was 94.  —  Newhart's publicist Jerry Digney said he died after a series of short illnesses.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Bob Newhart dead at 94: Legendary comedian and Elf star passes away after a series of short illnesses  —  Iconic actor Bob Newhart has died aged 94.  —  The comedy legend passed away at his LA home on Thursday after a series of short illnesses, his longtime publicist, Jerry Digney, announced to THR.
Discussion: People, The Mirror and The Sun
Caitlin Berard / Suggest:
Popular Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27 After Falling into Gorge While Filming Instagram Video  —  Popular influencer Aanvi Kamdar has died at just 27 after falling 300 feet into a gorge while filming a video for Instagram at a waterfall in India.  —  Known for her travel content …
TMZ.com:
Ariana Madix Sued By Ex-Business Partner After Tom Sandoval Lawsuit  —  ARIANA MADIX HIT WITH ANOTHER LAWSUIT ... Over Business Venture … Ariana Madix can't catch a break ... she's been sued for the 2nd time this week, TMZ has learned.  —  In new legal docs obtained by TMZ ... the …
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Perez Hilton:
Scheana Shay DEMOLISHES Tom Sandoval For ‘Cruel’ Lawsuit Against Ariana Madix — And Now Regrets Becoming His Friend Again!
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Angelina Jolie Asks That Brad Pitt ‘End the Fighting’ by Dropping His Winery Lawsuit Against Her
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 …
TMZ.com:
Priscilla Presley Sues Ex-Business Associates For Financial Elder Abuse  —  PRISCILLA PRESLEY SUING FOR FINANCIAL ELDER ABUSE ... Claims Ex-Associates Stole Over $1 Million … Priscilla Presley's suing several former business associates ... claiming she's been the victim of financial elder abuse.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Christopher Reeve's Son Will Super Nervous Filming ‘Superman’ Cameo  —  CHRISTOPHER REEVE'S SON WILL NERVES NOT OF STEEL DURING ‘SUPERMAN’ CAMEO!!! … Will Reeve was feeling the butterflies filming a cameo for James Gunn's new ‘Superman’ flick ... even though he's got serious TV chops.
TMZ.com:
Shannen Doherty Divorce Finalized After Her Death  —  SHANNEN DOHERTY DIVORCED AFTER DEATH … Shannen Doherty was determined to finalize her divorce before she died, but she didn't quite make it ... nevertheless, a family law judge gave her a unique, posthumous assist.
Joanne Fowler / People:
Flight Attendant Helps Deliver ‘Tiny’ Baby on Cross-Country Flight: ‘She Fit in the Palm of My Hand’ (Exclusive)  —  “I was having contractions and it woke me out of my sleep,” mom Shakeria Sullivan tells PEOPLE  —  Diana Giraldo was the lead flight attendant on a Frontier Airline red eye flight …
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
How House Bunny Changed Anna Faris' Outlook on Life — Plus Her Hilarious Idea for a Sequel (Exclusive)  —  The star says the 2008 comedy was a “life-changing role” for her  —  Anna Faris wants to revive her beloved The House Bunny character.  —  The actress starred as Shelley …
Discussion: Deadline
Russell Steinberg / Us Weekly:
Megan Thee Stallion's Foundation Announces Emergency Power Program for Senior Citizens  —  Megan Thee Stallion is giving back to her hometown of Houston as the area begins recovering from Hurricane Beryl.  —  The rapper, 29, announced on Thursday, July 18, that her Pete and Thomas Foundation …
Discussion: Billboard, UPROXX and The Source
Marina Watts / People:
Kate Hudson Describes Her Relationship with Nick Jonas as ‘a Moment’: 'He's Like an Old Man in a Young Man's Body'  —  During her July 17 appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live,’ Kate Hudson reflected on her past relationship with Nick Jonas  —  Kate Hudson is remembering a “moment” in time.
Simon Perry / People:
Why Kate Middleton Is Retreating from the Spotlight After Wimbledon: ‘She Will Be Back’ (Exclusive)  —  “Being with her family and just being herself will give her energy,” a palace insider tells PEOPLE  —  Kate Middleton's appearance at Wimbledon was likely her last public outing before a quiet summer.
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 Sun and The Mirror
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Prince Documentary Is ‘Dead in the Water’ After Four Years of Production Due to ‘Dramatic’ Factual Inaccuracies  —  A six-part Prince documentary for Netflix directed by Ezra Edelman is “dead in the water” after representatives for the late artist's estate claimed a first cut of the film was filled with …
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.
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 …
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Gabby Douglas Breaks Silence About Injury That Ended Her Paris Olympics Bid: ‘Very Bittersweet’ (Exclusive)  —  The 2012 Olympic all-around champion is now focusing on the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.  “Age is really just a number,” she tells PEOPLE  —  Close
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Hollywood Life
People:
Mary Lou Retton Gives a Health Update After Nearly Dying From Pneumonia Last Year: 'I'll Never Be the Same' (Exclusive)  —  The former Olympic champ opens up about how she's doing after nearly dying last year, says 'God wasn't ready for me'  —  Mary Lou Retton knows how lucky she is to be alive.
Discussion: New York Daily News
E! Online:
Say “Bonjour” to Emily in Paris' New Season 4 Characters in First-Look Photos  —  Your first look at Emily in Paris season 4 is here.  Check out Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park and their sizzling new costars.  —  Mon dieu!  You'll want to sit down for this sneak peek at Emily in Paris.
Njera Perkins / People:
Olivia Rodrigo and Boyfriend Louis Partridge Kiss and Hold Hands During N.Y.C. Stroll: Photos  —  The “Vampire” singer and ‘Enola Holmes 2’ actor packed on the PDA during a rare sighting in New York City on Wednesday  —  Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge can't get enough of each other.
Discussion: Daily Mail and The US Sun
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
 
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Donald Trump Jr.'s daughter Kai, 17, makes rare appearance at RNC to support ‘normal grandpa’
Kirsten Chuba / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tyler Perry to Be Toasted at Paley Honors, With Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on Host Committee
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’
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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

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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