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5:55 PM ET, July 18, 2020

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Barack Obama:
My Statement on the Passing of Rep. John Lewis  —  America is a constant work in progress.  What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further — to speak out for what's right, to challenge an unjust status quo, and to imagine a better world.
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TMZ.com:
Tamar Braxton Suicide Attempt in L.A. Hotel, Says 911 Caller  —  Tamar Braxton may have attempted to take her own life.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... a 911 call was placed at around 10 PM Thursday.  The caller said someone at the Ritz Carlton hotel in downtown L.A. attempted suicide.
Discussion: The Blast, Bossip and Page Six
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Netflix Commits Largest Budget So Far For ‘The Gray Man’; Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans Star, AGBO'S Joe & Anthony Russo Direct Mano A Mano Espionage Thriller  —  EXCLUSIVE: Fresh from an earnings report that saw it add 10 million subscribers during the pandemic, Netflix has just set its most financially ambitious feature film so far.
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Hayden Panettiere's Ex Brian Hickerson Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Assault Charges  —  Brian Hickerson was arrested on Thursday on multiple felony charges, including four charges of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant, two charges of assault and one of intimidating a witness
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
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People.com:
Hayden Panettiere's Ex Brian Hickerson Arrested and Charged with Felony Assault  —  The actress addressed the alleged abuse in a statement, saying she hopes her story “will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve”  —  Hayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson …
TMZ.com:
Colton Underwood and Lucy Hale are Casually Dating, Hiking Together  —  COLTON UNDERWOOD DATING LUCY HALE Keeping Things ‘Casual’  —  Colton Underwood has a new woman in his life ... and it's Lucy Hale.  —  Our sources tell us the “Pretty Little Liars” actress reached out to Colton soon …
Alexandra Alter / New York Times:
Alex Trebek Is Still in the Game  —  In his new memoir, the longtime “Jeopardy!” host delivers clues and facts about himself, and looks back on his life as he struggles with advanced pancreatic cancer.  —  One morning a few weeks ago, Alex Trebek woke up in agony, struggling to move.
Discussion: People.com, The Wrap, Dlisted and Vulture
Tod / All - Kyodo News+:
Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura dies in suspected suicide  —  Popular Japanese actor Haruma Miura was found hanging Saturday at his Tokyo home and was later confirmed dead at a hospital, investigative sources said.  He was 30.  —  Police believe Miura, who appeared in a number of movies including …
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Lia Eustachewich / Page Six:
Princess Beatrice marries Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in private ceremony  —  Princess Beatrice is a married woman.  —  Prince Andrew's daughter tied the knot with Italian real estate developer Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi Friday morning in a private ceremony in Windsor — after the couple canceled their May nuptials amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Discussion: BBC, Telegraph and Perez Hilton
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Krystie Lee Yandoli / BuzzFeed News:
Former Employees Say Ellen's “Be Kind” Talk Show Mantra Masks A Toxic Work Culture  —  Ellen DeGeneres has built her worldwide, multimillion-dollar brand on the motto “be kind,” with lavish giveaways and acts of charity.  But behind the scenes, current and former employees on her leading daytime show …
TMZ.com:
JOEY LAWRENCE FILES FOR DIVORCE ... Whoa!!!  —  Joey Lawrence is throwing in the towel on his second marriage ... he just filed for divorce.  —  The former “Blossom” star filed Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court to divorce Chandie Lawrence as they approached their 15-year wedding anniversary.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Kendall Jenner & Devin Booker Post Similar Arizona Mountain Photos  —  KENDALL JENNER & DEVIN BOOKER OH-SO-SIMILAR MOUNTAIN PICS ... AZ Chillin' Before Bubble???  —  Kendall Jenner's hiking cover might've been blown by Devin Booker — whom she's been dating — because the dude made it clear …
 
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Hannah Chubb / People.com:
The Golden Girls House Is for Sale for $3M and It's Already Caught a Celeb Buyer's Eye
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Fyre Festival's Andy King Introduces New Boyfriend, 26: ‘It Only Took 58 Years to Find True Love’
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
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From Mediagazer:

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Apple has met with Hollywood talent representatives to propose a new performance-based compensation regime, as Amazon and Netflix work on similar plans

Neal Mohan / The Hollywood Reporter:
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan argues that creators should be eligible for Emmys, as the awards “should reflect what viewers are actually watching on their TV screens”

Max Tani / Semafor:
Hunterbrook Media's publisher failed to disclose its ownership stake in a rival to a company that was recently the subject of a critical Hunterbrook article

 
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