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5:45 PM ET, July 15, 2019

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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 …
Discussion: WQAD-TV and Variety
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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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 …
Nate Nickolai / Variety:   Scarlett Johansson Claims Controversial Casting Comments Were ‘Edited for Clickbait’
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 …
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.
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.
Discussion: 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.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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 …
Discussion: MTV, Stereogum and Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Hot Sluts Of The Day!  —  Louie and RuPaul, the rapist-fighting …
Marcus Jones / EW.com:
Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin jokes about show's future: 'We can literally leave …
Discussion: MTV
Claudia Harmata / People.com:
See Kate Middleton's Many Facial Expressions During Epic Five-Set Wimbledon Men's Finals Match
Discussion: Dlisted and indy100
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Emma Stone Eyes Damien Chazelle's Next Film ‘Babylon’
Discussion: Deadline and Oh No They Didn't!
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
State Dept. urges Sweden to treat arrested rapper ASAP Rocky fairly
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
Emily Kirkpatrick / Page Six:
Kylie Jenner poses nude in giant $480 sun hat
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker Dead At 55 After Hit By Car, Driver Not Arrested
Discussion: Bossip
 Earlier Picks: 
Matt McNulty / People.com:
Will Smith Gave Sweet Speech at Son Jaden's 21st Birthday Party: ‘You Make Us Proud Every Single Day’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry talk about parenthood with Beyoncé and Jay-Z at Lion King premiere
Discussion: TMZ.com and Cele|bitchy
BuzzFeed News:
Billy Eichner Wants More LGBTQ Characters In Animated Movies
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
Beth Chapman's Memorial Service Gets Emotional Speech by Dog
Discussion: Associated Press and Page Six
People.com:
Jessica Simpson on Having Three Kids 7 and Under: ‘There Is a Lot of Dividing and Conquering’
Discussion: Page Six
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Gigi Gorgeous Marries Nats Getty in Extravagant Beachfront Wedding - See Her Beautiful Dress!
 

 
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WBD merging with either Netflix or Paramount should be challenged by US antitrust authorities and would be bad for US streaming market competition

Nic Fildes / Financial Times:
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