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11:25 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
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
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Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Claps Back over Criticism About True's Toy Bentley Car: “I Want to Spoil Her'
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:   Cameron Boyce: The Projects The Young Star Left Behind
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
How Kate Middleton Got Out of Her ‘Style Rut’: The Royal Mom ‘Thought She Needed a Little Edge’  —  The royal mom made two very stylish appearances in the past week — sporting the perfect summer dress to Wimbledon and a daring (yet sophisticated!) red and pink combination for Archie's royal christening
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
X17 Online:
Kardashian Pal Larsa Pippen Says There Was Evidence Of A Jordyn Woods/Tristan Thompson Hookup Before Cheating Scandal Broke  —  More tea!  Kardashian bestie Larsa Pippen is spilling it and it's goooood!  —  The Basketball Wives star, estranged wife of baller Scottie Pippen …
Discussion: Page Six
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.
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
Roisin O'Connor / The Independent:
Vinnie Jones's wife Tanya dies at home in LA after long illness  —  Couple were married for 25 years, with the actor describing them as ‘the perfect match’  —  Tanya Jones, the wife of actor and former footballer Vinne Jones, has died at the couple's home in Los Angeles aged 53.
Discussion: Page Six
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Colin Donnell Returning to ‘Chicago Med’ to Film Connor's Exit  —  Connor will get his goodbye.  Colin Donnell will return to Chicago Med for the season 5 premiere, Us Weekly can confirm.  Donnell, 36, will only return for the one episode, in order to film his character's exit.
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
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Shannon Elizabeth reflects on life-changing ‘American Pie’ role 20 years later  —  Twenty years ago today, the movie “American Pie” took Shannon Elizabeth from an unknown actress to “sex symbol” status, as posters of foreign exchange beauty Nadia lined the walls of teenagers' bedrooms across the country.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Hanna Flanagan / People.com:
Today's Jill Martin Candidly Reveals the Struggles She Faced Becoming a Stepmom
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Keke Palmer slams former mentor R. Kelly
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Entertainment Tonight:
‘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
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
G-Eazy's Pushing Hard to Play Elvis in Upcoming Biopic
Discussion: Dlisted and Stereogum
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Mariah Carey Singlehandedly Wins The Bottle Cap Challenge! It's Over Now!
Discussion: TMZ.com
Daily Mail:
Thomas Markle reveals regret at not being invited to christening
BBC:
João Gilberto: Brazilian ‘father of bossa nova’ dies aged 88
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

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Associated Press:
Large protests outside the annual WHCD event condemned both the Western news' media coverage of the war in Gaza and President Biden's handling of the conflict

 
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