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6:10 PM ET, July 20, 2024

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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Whitney Rydbeck, ‘Friday the 13th’ Actor and Crash Test Dummy in Seat Belt Ads, Dies at 79  —  A master of physical comedy, he started out as a mime, appeared in ‘Sleeper’ and guest-starred on lots of shows, including ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and ‘Scrubs.’ … He was 79.
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TMZ.com:
‘M*A*S*H’ & ‘Friday the 13th’ Actor Whitney Rydbeck Dead at 79  —  WHITNEY RYDBECK DEAD AT 79 ... ‘Friday The 13th,’ Famous Seat Belt PSAs  —  Whitney Rydbeck — an actor known for his appearance in a ‘Friday the 13th’ film and several major sitcoms — has died ... according to his longtime friend.
People:
Why Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh's Name Change Was Published in a Newspaper, According to a Legal Expert  —  The 18-year-old filed to change her name to Shiloh Jolie in May  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt's public name change announcement in a newspaper …
Discussion: Marie Claire and FemaleFirst
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Angeline Jane Bernabe / ABC News:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh confirms desire for name change in newspaper notice  —  Jolie-Pitt filed paperwork to legally remove “Pitt” from her name on May 30.  —  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has publicly confirmed that she is changing her name.
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Madonna's son David Banda, 18, is ‘scavenging’ for food and selling guitar lessons in NYC despite mom's $850M fortune - after moving out of her house: 'It's fun to be young'  —  Madonna's son, David Banda, revealed that he is living a humble life in New York City, from selling guitar lessons …
Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Gwyneth Paltrow shares rare photo with kids Apple, 20, and Moses, 18, as she admits to worrying about them being a part of the ‘anxious generation’  —  Gwyneth Paltrow shared a sweet family photo with both her children Apple, 20 and Moses, 18, while hosting an Instagram Q&A for her 8.6 million followers on Friday.
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Kylie Kelce Slams False Pregnancy Reports, Shares Emotional Message  —  Kylie Kelce shut down pregnancy rumors, calling out the press and social media for their wild imagination and tactless gossip.  —  Kylie addressed speculation regarding her family planning with her husband, former NFL player Jason Kelce on TikTok Friday.
Jordan Greene / People:
RHOC's Shannon Beador Was ‘Shocked’ to See Bloody Selfie After DUI but Says ‘I Deserved to Get Hurt’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Real Housewives of Orange County’ star was arrested for a DUI in September 2023 after crashing her car in Newport Beach  —  Shannon Storms Beador doesn't remember snapping …
TMZ.com:
RICHARD SIMMONS CAUSE OF DEATH STILL UNKNOWN, BURIED IN L.A.  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING RICHARD SIMMONS  —  Richard Simmons' death certificate sheds no further light on the mystery surrounding his death ... but does provide some interesting details on his final resting place.
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US Department of Justice:
Singer Sean Kingston and his Mother Charged with Wire Fraud  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida  —  MIAMI - Kisean Anderson a/k/a “Sean Kingston,” 34, and Janice Turner, 61, both from Southwest Ranches, FL, made their first appearance …
TMZ.com:
WNBA STAR BRITTNEY GRINER, WIFE OUR BABY BOY IS HERE!!!  —  PROUD PARENT  —  Brittney Griner made a special announcement Friday ... she and her wife, Cherelle, have welcomed their first child!!  —  The Phoenix Mercury star dropped the exciting news on CBS Sports' “We Need To Talk” …
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roryfeek.com:
the wedding singer  —  I sang at a wedding this past weekend.  —  The only thing was... the bride had no idea.  Neither did most of the family and friends who came.  So it was a big surprise for just about everyone there.  —  Except me.  —  When you want to do something special …
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:   Country Singer Rory Feek Marries Daughter's Teacher 8 Years After Death of Wife Joey
royalvacancies.tal.net:
Assistant Private Secretary, Wales & UK  —  The Household of TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales  —  This is an exciting opportunity to join the dedicated team at Kensington Palace, supporting TRH the Prince and Princess of Wales.  The Assistant Private Secretary for Wales & UK will lead …
Lucy Thornton / The Mirror:
Third person claims to be missing toddler Ben Needham as mum gives Jay Slater warning  —  Wednesday sees the 33rd anniversary of 21-month-old Ben's disappearance from the Greek island of Kos and mum Kerry has to wait to see if a stranger could be Ben - for the third time this year
Discussion: The US Sun and Metro.co.uk
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘Days Of Our Lives’ Head Writer Ron Carlivati Departing Peacock Soap After Seven Years … The head writer for the last seven years has left the Peacock sudser and is being replaced by Paula Cwikly and Jeanne Marie Ford.  The changes are effective immediately.
Discussion: Us Weekly, The US Sun and TVLine
 
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