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My Statement on President Biden's Announcement — Joe Biden has been one of America's most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me. Today, we've also been reminded — again — that he's a patriot of the highest order. — Sixteen years ago …
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‘ALL MY CHILDREN’ ACTRESS ESTA TERBLANCHE DEAD AT 51 — Esta TerBlanche — a star on the iconic soap “All My Children” — has died at 51, her family tells TMZ. — Barbie Ashley, her goddaughter, tells TMZ ... Esta died unexpectedly on Thursday in her North Hollywood home …
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Esta TerBlanche Dies: ‘All My Children’ Soap Star Was 51 — Esta TerBlanche, a star on soap All My Children, died Thursday at her North Hollywood home at age 51. No cause has been established, and authorities believe she had been dead for about a day. — TerBlanche played princess Gillian …
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Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Eminem Achieves 11th No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’ — Plus: ENHYPEN, Clairo and Megan Moroney debut in the top 10. — Eminem achieves his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (dated July 27) as his latest studio album, The Death of Slim Shady …
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Fleur Britten / The Sunday Times:
Meet Hollywood's favourite witch (who also dates a movie star) … The witch Kate Tomas is giving me a Zoom tour of her many tattoos. On her left hand are the words “F*** politeness” — the point being, she explains, that “women are socialised to please others over their own safety.
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Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Zooey Deschanel cuts a chic figure in a shimmering violet dress as she attends the premiere of Harold and the Purple Crayon in Los Angeles — Zooey Deschanel attended the premiere of her upcoming movie Harold and the Purple Crayon in theme. — The New Girl star, 44, wore a purple patterned tank dress …
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Bailey Richards / People:
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Daughter Shiloh Made Decision to Change Last Name After ‘Painful Events’ — In a new statement, Shiloh's attorney shared details around her official name change, which she filed for on her 18th birthday on May 27 — An attorney for Angelina Jolie …
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Patrick Gomez / Entertainment Weekly:
Twisters ending explained: The alternate shot you didn't see — and why (exclusive) — Will there be a “Twisters” sequel? The team behind the new blockbuster discusses the lack of a kiss and the possibility of more storm chasing. — Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final scene of Twisters.
Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
Thom Brennaman to return to broadcasting with The CW over 4 years after homophobic slur — Thom Brennaman, who has been exiled from broadcasting for nearly four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a hot mic during a baseball broadcast, has been hired as the lead voice for nationally televised college football games on The CW.
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Ben Affleck Wasn't in Attendance at Jennifer Lopez's Bridgerton-Themed Birthday Party (Sources) — The singer — who turns 55 on July 24 — celebrated her birthday with a party in the Hamptons over the weekend — Ben Affleck was not in attendance at Jennifer Lopez's recent birthday bash.
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Barry Bonds' 2002 World Series Jersey, 60th HR Bat Sell For $245K At Auction — BARRY BONDS GAME-USED JERSEY, BAT SELL AT AUCTION ... Combine For 245K!!! … Barry Bonds has made history once again ... this time in an auction house — where a pair of his game-used items sold for nearly a quarter of a million bucks!!
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Eric Andersson / People:
Bette Midler Says Movie That Would Reunite The First Wives Club Stars Is in ‘Development Hell’ (Exclusive) — ‘The Family Jewels’ was set to feature Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, who all starred in the 1996 hit ‘The First Wives Club’ — The First Wives Club sadly never got a sequel …
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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