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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
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Patrick Frater / Variety:
Cheng Pei-pei, ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ and ‘Come Drink With Me’ Star, Dies at 78 … She was 78. — Cheng, considered a pioneer of martial arts roles for female actors, died in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday. She had long suffered from a degenerative brain disease and has donated her brain to medical research.
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Cheng Pei-pei, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Star, Dies at 78: ‘She Was a True Hero’ — The Chinese-born actress is regarded as a pioneer in martial arts films and was nicknamed the ‘Queen of Martial Arts’ — Cheng Pei-pei died in the San Francisco Bay area on Thursday, July 17 …
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Lisette Voytko-Best / Forbes:
Bruce Springsteen Is Now A Billionaire — The Boss went from E Street to Easy Street by staying true to his humble roots—and rolling up his sleeves and going to work. — When Bruce Springsteen returned to his native New Jersey in 1981, he finally had some financial security.
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Anna Faris Says Working with ‘Incredible’ Matthew Perry on Friends Final Season ‘Was an Honor’ (Exclusive) — “I wish I knew him better,” she says of the late ‘Friends’ actor — Anna Faris has fond memories of working with Matthew Perry on the final season of Friends.
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Julia Moore / People:
Tell Me Lies Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed! Plus, Get a First Look at the New ‘Love Rival’ for Lucy (Exclusive) — PEOPLE can exclusively reveal the first photos from the hotly-anticipated second season and announce its premiere date — After almost two years of waiting …
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Just Jared:
‘Halo’ TV Series Canceled After 2 Seasons On Paramount+, Will Look For New Home — The Halo television adaptation is coming to an end... for now. — It was just announced on Thursday (July 18) that the TV series, based on the popular video game franchise, has been canceled by Paramount+ after just two seasons, according to THR.
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Clint Eastwood's partner Christina Sandera dead at 61: Oscar-winner, 94, pays heartbreaking tribute: ‘I will miss her very much’ — The pair had been in a relationship since 2014 — Eastwood said: ‘Christina was a lovely, caring woman’ in heartfelt tribute
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Janelle Monáe deletes video of her recreating Michael Jackson, Blanket balcony incident after backlash — Janelle Monáe deleted a video of her recreating Michael Jackson hanging his youngest son, Bigi Jackson, formerly known as Blanket, over a balcony.
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Janine Henni / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Biographer Omid Scobie Announces New TV Show with Royal Connection — The author of ‘Endgame’ and ‘Finding Freedom’ is making his fiction debut, which was picked up for an onscreen adaptation — Royals author Omid Scobie has a new project in the works.
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Economic Times:
Aanvi Kamdar, travel influencer & Deloitte CA, dies after falling from 350-feet hill while making reel — Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old chartered accountant working in Deloitte and social media influencer from Malad, died after falling 350 feet from a hillock near the Kumbhe waterfall while filming a reel.
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Caitlin Berard / Suggest:
Popular Influencer Aanvi Kamdar Dead at 27 After Falling into Gorge While Filming Instagram Video
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TMZ.com:
Kyle Richards Removes ‘Wife’ From Instagram Profile Amid Marriage Woes — ‘RHOBH’ STAR KYLE RICHARDS SCRUBS ‘WIFE’ FROM IG PROFILE ... Is Mauricio Next? — Kyle Richards is sending her own not-so-subtle message to Mauricio Umansky about the status of their marriage - it's kaput!!!
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Miguel A. Melendez / Entertainment Tonight:
Ariana Madix and Katie Maloney Sued by Former Something About Her Sandwich Shop Chef — Ariana Madix Slams Tom Sandoval's ‘Abhorrent’ New Lawsuit Over Explicit Rachel Leviss Video — Susan Sarandon Subtly Shades Exes as She Embraces Finding Love Again (Exclusive)
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BBC:
Japanese gymnast set to miss Olympics for smoking — Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata has been sent home and will not compete at the Olympic Games after breaking a team smoking ban. — The 19-year-old left Japan's training camp in Monaco on Thursday as officials investigated the alleged incident.
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Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Susan Sarandon leads famous faces at premiere of The Fabulous Four... but co-star Bette Midler SKIPS event amid feud rumors — Susan Sarandon led the stars at the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming buddy comedy The Fabulous Four this Thursday. — Bette Midler, 78, leads the cast as a late …
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People:
Wendy Williams' Family Say They're Still ‘Denied Contact’ but Are ‘Rooting’ for Her as She Marks Her 60th Birthday: Source — “She was, is and always will be an icon,” a source tells PEOPLE of the former talk show host as she turns 60 on July 18 — As Wendy Williams turns 60 …
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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.
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Spotify:
Aly Raisman: Thirty, Single & Thriving [VIDEO] — Listen to this episode from Call Her Daddy on Spotify. Join Alex in the studio for an interview with Aly Raisman. Aly opens up about her childhood and how she struggled to feel confident in high school. She talks about trying to hide …
Joey Nolfi / Entertainment Weekly:
Catwoman oral history: Halle Berry reflects on critics trying (and failing) to break her, 20 years later (exclusive) — EW unites the cast and crew of the 2004 film to discuss its wild history, from nixed scenes of rats carrying bubonic plague to Berry's resilience as the movie finds a new audience.
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People:
Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon Stars Pay Tribute to ‘Legend’ Bob Newhart: ‘Effortlessly Professional’ (Exclusive) — “When I got to work with alongside him on TBBT, it was absolutely a dream come true,” Mayim Bialik tells PEOPLE of Newhart, who she described as “poised, hilarious and incredibly approachable”
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TMZ.com:
Nic Cage's Son Weston Finalizes Divorce with Wife After Lengthy Battle — WESTON CAGE FINALIZES 3RD DIVORCE AFTER LENGTHY BATTLE … Nicolas Cage's son Weston's divorce from 3rd wife Hila Cage Coppola is now official and in the books ... TMZ has learned. — According to new court docs …
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