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Monique Jessen / People.com:
Meghan Markle Finds Certain Royal Rules ‘Difficult to Understand,’ Says Source  —  Meghan Markle has expertly navigated her new duchess role since joining the royal family two months ago.  But between outings with the Queen and royal christenings, she's learning the ups and downs of life as the Duchess of Sussex.
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
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Meghan Markle's Sister Says If Their Father Dies, It's Meghan's Fault  —  If Meghan Markle continues giving her father the cold shoulder, it might kill him ... or so Meghan's sister seemed to insinuate in an angry tirade.  —  Samantha Markle went off Tuesday evening, ripping into Meghan …
Aili Nahas / People.com:
Cory Monteith's Mom Says He Was on Pain Meds for Dental Work Weeks Before His Tragic Overdose  —  It's been five years since former Glee star Cory Monteith died of a heroin overdose in 2013, but for his mother Ann McGregor, it's like no time at all has passed.
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Kim Basinger Reveals Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin Have Already Picked Their Bridal Party … Wedding bells may be ringing sooner than we thought!  Kim Basinger revealed exclusively to Us Weekly that Justin Bieber and her niece Hailey Baldwin have already picked out their bridal party …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Justin Bieber and Hot Pastor Carl Lentz May Have Broken Up Their God-Given Friendship
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Phil Boucher / People.com:
Ladies of London Star Annabelle Neilson's Family Says She Died of a Heart Attack  —  Annabelle Neilson's family is breaking their silence almost a week after her death.  —  “Very sadly, we have been informed that my sister Annabelle, died as a result of a heart attack at home last Thursday …
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Mary Jacob / RADAR:
‘Ladies Of London’ Star Annabelle Neilson Died Suddenly From Stroke, Coroner Claims
Discussion: Us Weekly and E! Online
Derek Blasberg / Vogue Australia:
Katy Perry on her career, meeting the Pope and protecting her relationship with Orlando Bloom  —  Superstar Katy Perry took time out of her world tour to chat with her good friend Derek Blasberg about love, life on the road and learning to better deal with fame.
Rachel Wallace / Us Weekly:
Duchess Meghan Is Excited to Show Prince Harry ‘Everything She Loves’ During U.S. Tour … On their first royal tour as a married couple, the newly minted Duke and Duchess of Sussex set out to greet, well, just about everyone.  In between handshakes at Dublin's Croke Park July 11 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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TMZ.com:
Destiny's Child Michelle Williams Checks into Mental Health Facility for Depression  —  Destiny's Child Michelle Williams — Checks into Mental Health Facility  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child has checked herself into a mental health facility to seek help …
Bonnie Burton / CNET:
Giant shirtless Jeff Goldblum statue erected for Jurassic Park anniversary … Enlarge Image  —  Jurassic Park is getting a Jurassic-sized tribute with a 25-foot statue of actor Jeff Goldblum's torso placed in front of Tower Bridge in London on July 18.  —  UK streaming service Now TV celebrated …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Jude Law breaks silence on playing young Dumbledore … Re-castings of iconic beloved roles made famous by other actors are normally met with some degree of fandom skepticism.  Yet when Warner Bros. announced Jude Law was stepping into the role of “young” Albus Dumbledore for Fantastic Beasts …
Kristopher Tapley / Variety:
‘The Dark Knight’ Set for 10th Anniversary IMAX Re-Release (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Warner Bros. Pictures has set Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero sequel “The Dark Knight” for a re-release in four select Imax theaters to celebrate the film's 10th anniversary, Variety has learned.
Gary Trock / The Blast:
‘Pawn Star’ Richard Harrison's Will Left Rick in Charge of Estate, Cut Other Son Out  —  Richard Harrison made it clear that although he loved all of his sons, he was cutting one of them out of his will and putting his famous kid in charge of the estate.  —  According to court records obtained …
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Batwoman’ TV Series in the Works at The CW  —  Greg Berlanti and Caroline Dries are developing the drama ahead of the lesbian character's debut in the network's DC crossover event in December.  —  The CW is looking to expand its DC Comics world.  —  The network is teaming …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Andy Swift / TVLine:
Batwoman TV Series in Development, Will Feature Out Lesbian Kate Kane
Discussion: The WOW Report and TV Tattle
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Batwoman Series in Development at CW
Discussion: Obsev and alloy.com
 
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Chancellor Agard / EW.com:
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Lena Dunham Holds Hands with New Mystery Man 6 Months After Splitting from Jack Antonoff
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Donna Freydkin / Allure:
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Anne Rice's ‘Vampire Chronicles’ Lands at Hulu (Exclusive)
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount is planning for what happens if no big deal happens, mulling cutting $2B in costs, selling BET and TV stations, starting a streaming JV, more

Amanda Silberling / TechCrunch:
Some founders say TikTok ban won't impact creator economy startups much, as they have diversified across multiple platforms after Trump tried banning it in 2020

 
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