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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
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly, In Touch Weekly and Page Six
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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 and X17 Online
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
Brian McCollum / Detroit Free Press:
Stevie Wonder has ongoing medical issue but remains in ‘great spirits,’ friends say  —  (Photo: Lester Cohen, Getty Images for The Recording A)  —  Stevie Wonder is battling a serious but manageable health issue as he continues to perform and make music, sources close to the singer say.
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
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 …
Discussion: The Wrap
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Keke Palmer slams former mentor R. Kelly  —  Keke Palmer is struggling to grapple with R. Kelly's alleged crimes.  —  The “Bossy” singer, 25, appeared on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen” on Sunday and was asked by a caller about her thoughts on Lifetime's “Surviving R. Kelly” …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
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: Page Six
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
BBC:
João Gilberto: Brazilian ‘father of bossa nova’ dies aged 88  —  Influential Brazilian musician João Gilberto has died aged 88.  —  The singer and composer was known best as a pioneer of the bossa nova genre, which found international popularity in the 1960s.
Discussion: Stereogum and Deadline
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Mariah Carey Singlehandedly Wins The Bottle Cap Challenge!  It's Over Now!  —  Y'all can put the #BottleCapChallenge to bed now, in the same place as dead memes and challenges like Tebowing, the Ice Bucket Challenge, and whatever had those teenagers eating Tide Pods a few years back.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Stewart Clarke / Variety:
Kevin Spacey Questioned by Scotland Yard Over Sexual Assault Allegations (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Actor Kevin Spacey has been questioned in the U.S. by officers from Scotland Yard about the sexual assault allegations he faces in the U.K., Variety has learned.  The Oscar-winning star voluntarily submitted …
Discussion: Deadline and Page Six
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‘Big Little Lies’: Meryl Streep Reveals Where Fans Can See Cut Ice Cream-Throwing Scene (Exclusive)
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!
Discussion: Page Six
Paul Vercammen / CNN:
Patients wheeled out of a hospital, some still hooked to IVs, after earthquake hits
Discussion: The WOW Report
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