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Daily Mail:
Come in 007: British star Lashana Lynch walks in when the James Bond spy number is called — However, traditionalists can relax: she's not the new Bond, but a new character who takes over his secret agent number after he leaves MI6. — The story begins with Bond retired in Jamaica.
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TMZ.com:
Lashana Lynch Reportedly Set to Inherit ‘007’ in New James Bond Movie — ‘CAPTAIN MARVEL’ STAR LASHANA LYNCH SET TO INHERIT ‘007’ FROM DANIEL CRAIG ... In New Bond Movie: Report — MI6 special agent 007 is getting a new face — and, apparently, a new gender too ... because actress Lashana Lynch …
Nick Romano / EW.com:
Scarlett Johansson clarifies recent Rub & Tug remarks were ‘widely taken out of context’ — An old controversy surrounding Scarlett Johansson and the film Rub & Tug threatened to reignite this week after quotes from a recent interview began making the rounds online.
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Queerty, The Blemish, Deadline, Us Weekly and Page Six
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Caitlyn Becker / Daily Mail:
'I should be allowed to play any person, or any tree, or any animal': Scarlett Johansson opens up about politically correct casting as she stuns in retro spread for As If cover story — Scarlett Johansson spoke candidly about her storied acting career and the growing ‘trend’ of politically correct casting …
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POPSUGAR, The Guardian, Variety, Cele|bitchy, Dlisted, TMZ.com and The Wrap
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Baz Luhrmann Sets Austin Butler In Starmaking Elvis Presley Role Opposite Tom Hanks In Warner Bros Film — EXCLUSIVE: Director Baz Luhrmann has found his Elvis. He has set Austin Butler to play the starmaking role of Elvis Presley in the untitled drama that covers the seminal legend's growth …
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Austin Butler to Star as Elvis in Baz Luhrmann's Biopic — Baz Luhrmann's Elvis Presley biopic has found its king of rock ‘n’ roll. — After numerous screen tests, Austin Butler has been tapped to play Elvis Presley in Luhrmann's next feature film for Warner Bros. The studio tested …
Kale Williams / Oregonian:
Remains found in Southern Oregon thought to be those of missing Hollywood actor — Human remains found in a rugged part of Southern Oregon are thought to be those of Charles Levin, a Hollywood actor reported missing last week, officials said Sunday. — Levin was reported missing …
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Dlisted, Today's Evil Beet Gossip, Page Six and Deadline
Entertainment Tonight:
‘The Bachelorette’ Frontrunner Peter Weber's Ex Speaks Out: He Betrayed Me for the Show (Exclusive) — Peter Weber's ex-girlfriend is speaking out. — In serious conversations with Hannah Brown, viewers have seen the Bachelorettefrontrunner openly discuss what he said was heartbreak over his last relationship.
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POPSUGAR, Us Weekly, E! Online and The Hollywood Gossip
Annita Katee / Daily Mail:
Kim Cattrall takes another swipe at Sarah Jessica Parker as she says she wants to work with ‘good people’ and vows she'll never return to SATC franchise — They say ‘never say never’, but Kim Cattrall has now made it clear she will ‘never’ partake in Sex and the City 3.
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Dlisted, Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
People.com:
Hayden Panettierre's Loved Ones Are ‘Begging’ Her to Leave Allegedly Abusive Boyfriend: Source — The actress' boyfriend Brian Hickerson is facing a felony charge in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident — Hayden Panettiere's relationship with Brian Hickerson is still concerning …
Ashley C. Ford / Marie Claire:
MISSY ELLIOTT: THE LEGEND RETURNS — This spring, Melissa Arnette Elliott stood before a mass of Berklee College of Music students and faculty in Boston. She requested a moment to gather herself. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and tears began to fall freely over her smiling face.
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Billboard:
Lil Nas X's ‘Old Town Road’ Rules Billboard Hot 100 for 15th Week, Post Malone's ‘Goodbyes’ Debuts at No. 3 — “Road” is now a week from tying the record for the most time on top in the chart's history. — Lil Nas X's “Old Town Road,” featuring Billy Ray Cyrus, rules the Billboard Hot 100 for a 15th week …
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MTV, Stereogum and Oh No They Didn't!