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12:40 AM ET, July 22, 2024

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Barack Obama:
My Statement on President Biden's Announcement  —  Joe Biden has been one of America's most consequential presidents, as well as a dear friend and partner to me.  Today, we've also been reminded — again — that he's a patriot of the highest order.  —  Sixteen years ago …
TMZ.com:
‘ALL MY CHILDREN’ ACTRESS ESTA TERBLANCHE DEAD AT 51  —  Esta TerBlanche — a star on the iconic soap “All My Children” — has died at 51, her family tells TMZ.  —  Barbie Ashley, her goddaughter, tells TMZ ... Esta died unexpectedly on Thursday in her North Hollywood home …
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Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Esta TerBlanche Dies: ‘All My Children’ Soap Star Was 51  —  Esta TerBlanche, a star on soap All My Children, died Thursday at her North Hollywood home at age 51.  No cause has been established, and authorities believe she had been dead for about a day.  —  TerBlanche played princess Gillian …
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Eminem Achieves 11th No. 1 on Billboard 200 With ‘The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)’  —  Plus: ENHYPEN, Clairo and Megan Moroney debut in the top 10.  —  Eminem achieves his 11th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart (dated July 27) as his latest studio album, The Death of Slim Shady …
Fleur Britten / The Sunday Times:
Meet Hollywood's favourite witch (who also dates a movie star) … The witch Kate Tomas is giving me a Zoom tour of her many tattoos.  On her left hand are the words “F*** politeness” — the point being, she explains, that “women are socialised to please others over their own safety.
Patrick Gomez / Entertainment Weekly:
Twisters ending explained: The alternate shot you didn't see — and why (exclusive)  —  Will there be a “Twisters” sequel?  The team behind the new blockbuster discusses the lack of a kiss and the possibility of more storm chasing.  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers about the final scene of Twisters.
Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
Thom Brennaman to return to broadcasting with The CW over 4 years after homophobic slur  —  Thom Brennaman, who has been exiled from broadcasting for nearly four years after uttering a homophobic slur on a hot mic during a baseball broadcast, has been hired as the lead voice for nationally televised college football games on The CW.
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People:
Ben Affleck Wasn't in Attendance at Jennifer Lopez's Bridgerton-Themed Birthday Party (Sources)  —  The singer — who turns 55 on July 24 — celebrated her birthday with a party in the Hamptons over the weekend  —  Ben Affleck was not in attendance at Jennifer Lopez's recent birthday bash.
Eric Andersson / People:
Bette Midler Says Movie That Would Reunite The First Wives Club Stars Is in ‘Development Hell’ (Exclusive)  —  ‘The Family Jewels’ was set to feature Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, who all starred in the 1996 hit ‘The First Wives Club’  —  The First Wives Club sadly never got a sequel …
TMZ.com:
Barry Bonds' 2002 World Series Jersey, 60th HR Bat Sell For $245K At Auction  —  BARRY BONDS GAME-USED JERSEY, BAT SELL AT AUCTION ... Combine For 245K!!! … Barry Bonds has made history once again ... this time in an auction house — where a pair of his game-used items sold for nearly a quarter of a million bucks!!
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Esme Mazzeo / People:
Bella Thorne Gives the Middle Finger to Ozempic in New Bikini Video After Saying It Sets ‘Crazy Beauty Standards’  —  “I'm finally feeling good, so Ozempic, you can...” Thorne said before flipping off the camera in an Instagram Stories video  —  Bella Thorne is sharing her honest feelings about Ozempic.
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TMZ.com:   ‘M*A*S*H’ & ‘Friday the 13th’ Actor Whitney Rydbeck Dead at 79
 
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