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7:50 AM ET, July 9, 2019

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Christina Binkley / Wall Street Journal:
The Inside Story of Kim Kardashian West's Billion-Dollar Shapewear Bet  —  Kim Kardashian West has long dreamed of her own body-positive, shade-inclusive line of shapewear and underwear.  But now the outcry over the erstwhile Kimono's name could derail many months of planning.
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D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Kim Kardashian Says She Had ‘Really Innocent Intentions’ With The Kimono Shapewear Name!  —  Kim Kardashian West is still finding a way to promote her new shapewear line, despite having to pull back and change the name following days of backlash!  —  In the new issue of WSJ Magazine …
Discussion: TMZ.com, X17 Online and Daily Mail
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Cameron Boyce Dead: ‘Grown Ups’ Actor and Disney Channel Star Dies at 20  —  These Linen Joggers Are the Perfect Summer Sweatpants Alternative  —  Diane von Furstenberg Is Having an Insane Sale and We Need This Sweater  —  The Ultimate Summer Wedge Sandals for Every Outfit Are on Sale for Under $50
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Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Disney Descendants star Cameron Boyce dies aged 20  —  This is so sad...  Cameron Boyce has tragically passed away at the age of 20.  The actor's family confirmed the sad news via a spokesperson on Saturday.  The actor passed away in his sleep after suffering a seizure.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:   Cameron Boyce: The Projects The Young Star Left Behind
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Sarah Paulson Will Not Star in ‘American Horror Story: 1984’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Do not expect to see much, if any, of Sarah Paulson in the new season of “American Horror Story.”  —  Variety has learned from sources that Paulson will not appear in a significant role in the FX anthology series …
X17 Online:
Khloe Kardashian Defends Against Accusations Of “Materialism” In Post Featuring Daughter True With A Toy Bentley … Khloe Kardashian is fighting back after haters called her “materialistic” and out of touch for posting this video of daughter True playing in a toy Bentley.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
Cameron Bonomolo / Comic Book:
Original Ariel Actress Jodi Benson Defends Halle Bailey's Casting in Live-Action The Little Mermaid  —  Actress Jodi Benson, who voiced Ariel in Disney's 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid, defends the casting of singer and actress Halle Bailey in the starring role of Disney's coming live-action remake.
Discussion: Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry share photos from Archie's christening  —  Proud parents Meghan Markle and Prince Harry took to Instagram after their royal baby was baptized Saturday.  —  “The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are so happy to share the joy of this day with members of the public …
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Daily Mail:
Thomas Markle reveals regret at not being invited to christening
Stephanie Petit / People.com:   Royal Hand-Me-Down! Archie Will Wear Same Christening Robe as Cousins George, Charlotte and Louis
TMZ.com:
G-Eazy's Pushing Hard to Play Elvis in Upcoming Biopic  —  G-EAZY BURNING LOVE FOR ELVIS ROLE ... In Talks To Play The King  —  G-Eazy's hoping for a little less conversation and a lot more action ... leading to him landing the role of Elvis Presley in an upcoming movie about the music icon.
Discussion: Dlisted and Stereogum
Billboard:
Lil Nas X's ‘Old Town Road’ Leads Hot 100 for 14th Week, Lizzo's ‘Truth Hurts’ Hits Top 10  —  “Road” is one of just 10 hits to reign for at least 14 weeks.  —  Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, leads the Billboard Hot 100 for a 14th week, becoming one of just 10 smashes to dominate for at least that long.
Discussion: Stereogum
David Marchese / New York Times:
Whoopi Goldberg on Controversy and Conversation  —  'It's only been in the last few years that people seem to have stopped listening to one another.'  —  Whoopi Goldberg on controversy and conversation.  —  At 63, Whoopi Goldberg has lived through more careers than most of her veteran peers in show business.
Entertainment Tonight:
‘Big Little Lies’: Meryl Streep Reveals Where Fans Can See Cut Ice Cream-Throwing Scene (Exclusive)  —  If you were hoping to watch Reese Witherspoon pelt Meryl Streep with an ice cream cone during this season of Big Little Lies, you're going to have to wait a while.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and The Wrap
D.Lo / Perez Hilton:
Sarah Jessica Parker Once Reported A ‘Big Movie Star’ For Inappropriate Behavior On ‘Sex And The City’ Set!  —  Carrie Bradshaw may have been an open book when it came to her experiences with men, but Sarah Jessica Parker didn't always feel comfortable doing the same during the production …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Keke Palmer slams former mentor R. Kelly
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B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Mariah Carey Singlehandedly Wins The Bottle Cap Challenge! It's Over Now!
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Discussion: The WOW Report
BBC:
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Discussion: Stereogum and Deadline
 

 
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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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