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TMZ.com:
Pete Davidson Expecting First Child With Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt  —  Pete Davidson is gearing up for his biggest role yet — fatherhood ... 'cause TMZ has learned he's expecting his first child with girlfriend Elsie Hewitt.  —  Sources close to the couple tell us Elsie is due this winter …
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Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Pete Davidson Is Going to Be a Dad!  Comedian Expecting His First Baby with Girlfriend Elsie Hewitt  —  The couple were first linked together back in March  — Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first baby together  — A source confirmed to PEOPLE …
Us Weekly:
Jax Taylor Is Leaving ‘The Valley’ Ahead of Season 3: ‘An Incredibly Challenging Year’ (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Jax Taylor is taking a step back from the Bravo spotlight following The Valley season 2, Us Weekly exclusively confirms.
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Ghost Adventures' Zak Bagans on Investigator Dan Rivera's Death, Annabelle & ‘Worst’ Doll Encounter (Exclusive)  —  Ghost Adventures star Zak Bagans spoke exclusively to Us about his experience with Annabelle days after fellow paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died in the presence of the haunted doll.
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TMZ.com:
Annabelle Haunted Doll Tour Investigator Said He Wasn't Feeling Well Before His Death
Adam B. Vary / Variety:
John Malkovich's Red Ghost Cut From ‘Fantastic Four’; Director Says ‘It Was Heartbreaking Not to Include Him’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The Red Ghost has escaped! … Director Matt Shakman confirmed the decision to cut Malkovich out of the movie in a wide ranging interview with Variety about his career and his experience making the film.
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Steven McIntosh / BBC:
Emma Watson banned from driving for speeding  —  Harry Potter actress Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months, after she was caught speeding.  —  Watson, who played Hermione Granger in the film franchise, drove a blue Audi at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford on the evening of 31 July last year.
Liz McNeil / People:
Gwyneth Paltrow Revealed in Bombshell New Book: Brad Pitt, A-List Fallouts and a Non-Surgical ‘10-Minute Facelift’ (Exclusive)  —  In ‘Gwyneth: The Biography’ by Amy Odell, we get a peek into the glamorous life of the glamorous 90's Hollywood It Girl  — A new book, Gwyneth …
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift's Dad Scott Recovering From Heart Surgery and Doing Great  —  Taylor Swift's dad had to go under the knife for a heart procedure ... and she was by his side in the hospital ... but now he's feeling fantastic, TMZ has learned.  —  The singer's spokesperson tells TMZ …
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Andy Greene / Rolling Stone:
Jane's Addiction Members Sue Perry Farrell for Assault, Battery Over Onstage Fight  —  The complaint also accuses Farrell of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract  —  Jane's Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery …
People:
Sophia Hutchins' Cause of Death Revealed 2 Weeks After Fatal ATV Accident  —  Hutchins, a close friend and manager of Caitlyn Jenner, died July 2 in an ATV accident  — The cause of death for Sophia Hutchins has been revealed  — Hutchins, a close friend and manager of Caitlyn Jenner, died on July 2 following an ATV accident
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Blake Lively's Deposition Pushed Back by 2 Weeks After Judge's Latest Ruling in Justin Baldoni Case  —  Lively's deposition was initially scheduled for Thursday, July 17  — Blake Lively's lawsuit against Texas-based publicist and social media specialist Jed Wallace was dismissed on jurisdictional grounds on Wednesday, July 16
TMZ.com:
Dave Navarro Sues Perry Farrell For Assault, Battery After Onstage Fight  —  DAVE NAVARRO SUES PERRY FARRELL FOR ASSAULT, BATTERY ... Perry Fires Back!!! … 1:30 PM PT — Perry Farrell's legal team tells TMZ ... “This is yet another clear example of the group uniting to isolate and bully frontman Perry Farrell.
Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
ESPYS 2025: See Every Celebrity as They Arrive  —  Athletes and celebrities alike, including Simone Biles and Angela Bassett, tackled the red carpet of the 2025 ESPYS at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles July 16, hosted by comedian Shane Gillis.  —  This red carpet is a home run.
NBC Los Angeles:
1 arrested in connection with Encino shooting deaths of ‘American Idol’ music supervisor, husband … What to Know  — Robin Kaye, who has worked on “American Idol” since 2009, and Thomas Deluca were found dead Monday at their home in the San Fernando Valley.
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People:
American Idol Music Supervisor and Husband Fatally Shot in Los Angeles Home
Arizona Republic:
Chandler police recommend criminal charge in drowning of Emilie Kiser's son  —  Elena Santa Cruz Perry VandellArizona Republic  —  The Chandler Police Department has submitted a criminal charge recommendation for the husband of social media influencer Emilie Kiser in the drowning death of their 3-year-old son, Trigg.
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Us Weekly:
Will Christina Haack, Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa's HGTV Shows Return Amid Mass Cancellations?  (Exclusive)  —  HGTV surprised viewers with the decision to cancel and postpone several hit shows — but what is the status of Christina Haack, Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa's projects at the network?
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‘Legend of Zelda’ Casting, First Look Photo Revealed: Link & Zelda Roles to Be Played By Benjamin Evan Ainsworth & Bo Bragason
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Tyler Falk / Current:
New York Public Radio CEO LaFontaine Oliver is stepping down from the position and stepping into the newly created position of executive chair

Vanessa Rancaño / KQED:
Bay Area public radio station KQED says it is laying off 45 people and 12 are taking voluntary buyouts, a 15% staff cut; 10 vacant positions will go unfilled

Oliver Darcy / Status:
Leaked all-hands: Mathias Döpfner said Axel Springer employees must use AI, opposed disclosing to readers whether AI was used in the reporting process, and more

 
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