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2:20 AM ET, August 3, 2020

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William Grimes / New York Times:
Wilford Brimley, ‘Cocoon’ Star and Quaker Oats Pitchman, Is Dead at 85  —  Recognizable by his walrus mustache, the actor specialized in playing cantankerous characters in “Absence of Malice,” “The Natural” and other films.  —  Wilford Brimley, a portly actor with a walrus mustache who found …
Discussion: The Wrap
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Wilford Brimley Dead / TMZ.com:
Wilford Brimley, Face of Quaker Oats & Diabetes Campaigns, Dead at 85  —  Wilford Brimley — an iconic actor who was the face of Quaker Oats for years, as well as a spokesperson for diabetes education — has died ... a rep tells TMZ.  —  We're told Brimley passed away Saturday morning at his home in Utah.
HELLO!:
Exclusive: Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews introduce their baby daughter to the world … Vogue Williams and Spencer Matthews have introduced their beautiful baby daughter to the world with an exclusive photoshoot and interview in HELLO! - and revealed that her name …
Discussion: Daily Star
Emma Parry / The US Sun:
COR BLIMEY James Corden set to replace US TV host Ellen Degeneres following her ‘toxic workplace’ scandal  —  JAMES Corden is in line to replace US TV host Ellen Degeneres following her “toxic workplace” scandal, it has been claimed.  —  The Brit Late Late show host could be the shock winner …
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Dan Wootton / The Sun:
‘THE CHEMO SISTERS’ Nolan sisters Linda & Anne BOTH have cancer and were diagnosed days apart - seven years after Bernie died of disease  —  FOR more than 40 years Linda and Anne Nolan have performed side by side on stage as members of iconic Irish girl group The Nolans.
Discussion: HELLO! and Daily Star
People.com:
Luke Combs Marries Fiancée Nicole Hocking in Intimate Florida Ceremony: 'Here's to Forever'  —  The couple, who started dating in 2016, got engaged in November 2018  —  They're “Better Together!”  —  Luke Combs tied the knot with longtime fiancée Nicole Hocking on Saturday in Florida, his rep confirms to PEOPLE.
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘Deadliest Catch’ Deckhand Mahlon Reyes Dead at 38  —  ‘DEADLIEST CATCH’ MAHLON REYES DEAD AT 38  —  REMEMBERING MAHLON REYES  —  Mahlon Reyes, a deckhand on one of the “Deadliest Catch” crab fishing boats, is dead ... TMZ has learned.  —  Mahlon's wife tells us he died in his hometown of Whitefish …
Dana Kennedy / Page Six:
Britney Spears' dad calls #FreeBritney a ‘conspiracy theory’  —  Jamie Spears is sick and tired of how #FreeBritney — an increasingly vocal online movement claiming his daughter Britney Spears is a prisoner in a gilded cage — is painting him as a villain.  —  An upset Jamie, 68 …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Chris Pratt Says Pregnant Wife Katherine Schwarzenegger Is ‘Ready to Pop’ as They Enjoy Hiking Date  —  Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt are expecting their first child together  —  Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt are getting in some exercise before becoming parents!
People.com:
Twinning!  Adele Recreates Beyoncé's Curve-Hugging Black Is King Look: ‘Thank You Queen’  —  Adele showed her appreciation for Beyoncé's latest artistic achievement  —  Adele is Beyoncé's No. 1 fan!  —  In honor of the release of Beyoncé's new visual album Black Is King …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Toni Braxton Says She Uses a Vibrator to De-Puff Her Under-Eyes: ‘My Real Beauty Secret’  —  “I haven't used it on anything else other than my face, okay?  Just FYI,” the singer said in a new Vogue Beauty Secrets video  —  FB  —  Toni Braxton uses a very unconventional tool and technique …
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Did Sean Penn and Laila George Just Get Married?  See Her Gorgeous Blue Ring  —  Sean Penn and Leila George have been dating since 2016  —  Sean Penn and girlfriend Leila George appear to have taken the next step in their relationship.  —  The actor, who turns 60 this month, and the actress …
 
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
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Discussion: Life & Style
Perez Hilton:
Lena Dunham Describes Horrific 21-Day Battle With COVID-19
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
Kristian / Dlisted:
Director Catherine Hardwick Says That If A “Midnight Sun” Movie Happens, Robert Pattinson And Kristen Stewart Probably Won't Be In It
People.com:
Regis Philbin Laid to Rest at His ‘Beloved’ Alma Mater, Notre Dame
Discussion: Variety
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Princess Diana's Surprising Answer on If She Thought Prince William Should Succeed Queen Elizabeth
People.com:
Diana, Charles, and Camilla: The Untold Story — New PEOPLE Special Edition Out Now!
Hollywood Reporter:
NBC Insiders Say Entertainment Boss Fostered Toxic Culture, Under Investigation
Discussion: The Wrap and Page Six
Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
Bryan Singer's Traumatic ‘X-Men’ Set: The Movie “Created a Monster”
Discussion: Full Feed and Queerty
 

 
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New York Times:
The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

 
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