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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 …
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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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Variety, Dlisted, Cele|bitchy, 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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The WOW Report and Oh No They Didn't!
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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 …
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
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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Today's Evil Beet Gossip, Deadline and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Kissing in San Francisco — SHAWN MENDES AND CAMILA CABELLO SMOOCHING IN SAN FRAN ... Clear As Day — EXCLUSIVE — 12:26 PM PT — Here it is — a clear shot of Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello locking lips in public ... with what appears to be some gnarly morning-after hair to boot.
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Cele|bitchy, E! Online and Us Weekly
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry talk about parenthood with Beyoncé and Jay-Z at Lion King premiere — The two couples greeted each other like they were old friends — On Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out on the yellow carpet for the star-studded The Lion King premiere …
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TMZ.com and Cele|bitchy
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Emma Stone Eyes Damien Chazelle's Next Film ‘Babylon’ — “La La Land” director Damien Chazelle is heading back to Hollywood for his next feature film “Babylon,” and Emma Stone is in early talks star. — Sources say Chazelle has met with a handful of suitors over the past couple weeks …
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Deadline and Oh No They Didn't!
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
State Dept. urges Sweden to treat arrested rapper ASAP Rocky fairly — The State Department is raising concerns about the arrest and detention of an American rapper in Sweden and is urging the Swedish government to treat him fairly, according to a statement shared exclusively with POLITICO.
