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11:20 PM ET, July 28, 2022

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EJ Panaligan / Variety:
Mary Alice, Actress in ‘A Different World’ and ‘Sparkle,’ Dies … Emmy-winning actress Mary Alice, known for her roles as Leticia “Lettie” Bostic on NBC's “A Different World” and as Effie Williams in the 1976 musical drama “Sparkle,” died Wednesday in New York City, according to the NYPD.
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Alexis Jones / People.com:
Mary Alice, A Different World and Sparkle Actress, Dead at 85: ‘A Shoulder We All Stood On’  —  Mary Alice, who was best known for her roles in A Different World and Sparkle, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan … Mary Alice, the actress best known for her roles in A Different World and Sparkle, has died.
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Mary Alice Dies: ‘A Different World’ & ‘Matrix Revolutions’ Actor Won Tony Award For ‘Fences’
Discussion: The Wrap
Dianna Mazzone / Allure:
Joey King Is Winning at Life and Love  —  “Do you want to share a bottle of wine?”  —  I've just sat down to dinner with the actor Joey King and, based on her question, I already know we're going to get along just fine.  I like her even more when she proclaims she's not picky.
Rachel Burchfield / Marie Claire:
We Might Be Seeing a Lot More of Prince William and Kate Middleton in the U.S. … Prince William and Kate Middleton are heading to Boston in December for the Earthshot Prize, their first trip to the United States in eight years.  It'll be their third time stateside—in 2014 …
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Likely Won't Address Latest Book Allegations
Discussion: Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘The Wilds’ Canceled By Prime Video After 2 Seasons  —  EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video's The Wilds will not return for a third season.  I hear the cast and crew of the YA survival drama were just told about the decision, which comes almost three months after Season 2 was released May 6.
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online, Variety and The Wrap
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Elisabeth Hasselbeck Will Return as a Guest Co-Host on The View: 'Pray for Me Y'all!'  —  The once long-running host originally appeared on the morning talk show from 2003 until 2013 between seasons 7-16, where she established the conservative seat.  She is set to return on Aug. 3. … More
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Krysten Ritter To Star In ‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ AMC Networks Series  —  Breaking Bad alumna Krysten Ritter is returning to AMC as star and executive producer of Orphan Black: Echoes, the upcoming Orphan Black offshoot series slated for a 2023 debut on AMC Networks' digital platform AMC+ and linear nets.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Natasha Bure Slams JoJo Siwa After Calling Mom Candace Cameron Bure ‘Rude’: ‘Grow Up’  —  Defending her mama!  Natasha Bure is clapping back at JoJo Siwa for claiming mom Candace Cameron Bure was the “rudest” celebrity she's ever met — and she didn't hold back.  —  20 Unexpected Celebrity Feuds We Never Saw Coming
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Amy Grant Hospitalized in Stable Condition After Bike Accident in Nashville  —  The singer was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident … Singer Amy Grant is recovering after she was hospitalized Wednesday following a bike accident in Nashville.  —  The “Baby Baby” singer, 61 …
FemaleFirst:
Gwyneth Paltrow joked with Hailey Bieber about having sex with her dad in a bathroom  —  Gwyneth Paltrow made a cheeky quip about having sex with Hailey Bieber's father. … Gwyneth Paltrow joked with Hailey Bieber about having sex with her dad in a bathroom.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Hilaria Baldwin: Enemies ‘seek to destroy’ my husband, Alec  —  Hilaria Baldwin penned a lengthy post about the “darker part” of her husband Alec Baldwin's career, claiming “enemies ... seek to destroy him.”  —  The former yoga instructor, 38, posted a black-and-white photo of herself resting with the …
Njera Perkins / POPSUGAR:
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Spotted Kissing on Romantic Italian Getaway  —  Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel got a head start on their 10th wedding anniversary this week, taking a romantic getaway trip to Italy.  On July 26, the parents of two sons, Silas and Phineas, were spotted boarding a luxury yacht in Porto Cervo.
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
3 People Injured After Unsanctioned Fireworks Set Off at Dua Lipa Concert in Toronto  —  Police said the three people suffered “very minor injuries,” and officials do not yet have a suspect … Three people suffered minor injuries at a Dua Lipa concert in Toronto on Wednesday night after a set …
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Beyoncé Shares Rare Photo With Blue, Rumi and Sir Carter Ahead of Renaissance Release  —  Just one day before the highly anticipated release of her album, Renaissance, Beyoncé is celebrating the occasion with a special message dedicated to those closest to her, including her kids.
Evan Real / Page Six:
Love Island USA's Val: Jesse's ‘trying to save a spot’ with ‘submissive’ Deb  —  “Love Island USA” star Val Bragg was sad to leave the villa first this season — but happy to say goodbye to her short-lived romance with Jesse Bray.  —  In an interview with Page Six, the tattooed beauty …
Discussion: E! Online
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Kelis Calls Out “Level of Disrespect” After Her Song Is Sampled on Beyoncé's Renaissance Album  —  Kelis shared some heated words after finding out that one of her songs was sampled on Beyoncé's new Renaissance album.  Find out why she considers the sample as “not a collab.”
FemaleFirst:
Zayn Malik dyes hair pink in latest dramatic transformation  —  Zayn Malik has dyed his hair pink for his latest dramatic transformation. … Zayn Malik has dyed his hair pink for his latest dramatic transformation.  —  The former One Direction member, 29, shared a photo of himself with the new hairdo on Instagram without a caption.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, Page Six and Mirror.co.uk
 
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
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Emma Becker / People.com:
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