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11:20 AM ET, July 28, 2024

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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Robert Downey Jr. Sets Marvel Return as Doctor Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ … The directing duo is on deck to helm two new “Avengers” movie: “Doomsday,” which will introduce Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom, and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”  —  While Downey had said in recent interviews that he was open …
Julie Mazziotta / People:
Samoan Boxing Coach Dies in Olympic Village at 2024 Paris Games: ‘Rest in Love’  —  Coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito was part of the team of Samoan boxing coaches supporting Olympian Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali  —  Samoan boxing coach Lionel Elika Fatupaito died in the Olympic village Friday, officials said.
Robert Jobson / Daily Mail:
ROBERT JOBSOB reveals why the Queen and Charles clashed with William  —  When Prince William proposed to Kate in 2010, he gave her his mother's sapphire and diamond engagement ring.  Astonishingly, it fit her perfectly, without any adjustments at all.
Jack Smart / People:
Harrison Ford Says He ‘Wanted a Piece of the Action’ While Previewing Next Captain America Movie  —  ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ releases in theaters Feb. 14, 2025  —  Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford are kicking off a new chapter for Captain America.
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Jack Smart / People:
Thunderbolts* Star Florence Pugh Shares the ‘Joy’ of the Next Marvel Team-Up: 'They Don't Play Well with Others'  —  San Diego Comic-Con attendees caught a glimpse of the final installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Five  —  Are Marvel fans ready for Thunderbolts*?
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Megan Fox Is Not Pregnant After Wearing Baby Bump in Machine Gun Kelly's ‘Lonely Road’ Music Video  —  Megan Fox is not pregnant despite wearing a baby bump in Machine Gun Kelly's “Lonely Road” music video, a source exclusively confirms to Us Weekly.  —  “Although they have discussed having a baby …
Daily Mail:
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's money woes mount amid split after being hit with $6K state tax lien - adding to real estate mogul's $31K in unpaid taxes  —  Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky seem to be moving on despite their split, but their escalating financial troubles are keeping them entangled for now.
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Life & Style
Esme Mazzeo / People:
Simone Biles Posts Sweet Side-by-Side Photos with Younger Self: ‘Doing It for Her’  —  “Small girl, big dreams,” the four-time Olympic gold medalist wrote over photos of herself doing a skill on the balance beam  —  Simone Biles is on a mission for her younger self at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris!
Just Jared:
‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Teaser Trailer: Michelle Yeoh Returns to Franchise in First Look at New Movie  —  Michelle Yeoh has officially returned to the Star Trek universe!  —  The Oscar-winning actress is set to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in the upcoming movie Star Trek: Section 31.
Wendy Geller / Us Weekly:
3 Members of Beloved Gospel Hall of Fame Quartet The Nelons Killed in Plane Crash  —  Three members of Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame quartet The Nelons were killed in a tragic plane crash that left no survivors on Friday, July 26, according to their management.
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Tommy McArdle / People:
Francis Ford Coppola Seen Kissing Extras on Set of His Movie Megalopolis in Newly-Obtained Footage
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
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Jack Dunn / Variety:
Trump appoints Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who created and produced the reality show The Apprentice, as a special envoy to the UK

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