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2:40 PM ET, July 19, 2024

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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Christina Sandera, Clint Eastwood's Companion, Dies at 61  —  She and the actor-director had been dating since 2014.  —  Christina Sandera, the companion of Clint Eastwood for the past decade, has died, the actor-director announced.  She was 61.  —  “Christina was a lovely, caring woman …
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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
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
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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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.
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.
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.
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 …
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and TVLine
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.
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Anna Faris Says Her Return to Scary Movie Franchise Depends on Regina Hall — ‘and Money’ (Exclusive)  —  The star says she and costar Regina Hall “would make each other giggle all day long”  —  Anna Faris is ready to reprise her Scary Movie role under a few conditions.
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.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Deadline
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!!!
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)
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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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.
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon TV Bosses Tease ‘Fallout’ Season 2 and ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ Sequel Post-Emmy Noms, Say Donald Glover Has ‘Unpredictable’ Vision for New ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’  —  With the “Fallout” TV adaptation and Donald Glover and Maya Erskine's “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” both landing Emmy noms …
Discussion: INTO, The Sun, Elle, ComingSoon.net and Deadline
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 …
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 …
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online and Extra
 
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TMZ.com:
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Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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New York Times:
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