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Jessica Radloff / Glamour:
The Golden Bachelor's Mel Owens Knows Bachelor Nation Is Angry: ‘I Deserved It’ — In an exclusive interview with Glamour, the 66-year-old opens up about the backlash to his ageist and sexist comments on a recent podcast. “It was unfair and insensitive, and I have to earn [the trust] back.”
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Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling celebrate ‘wonderful’ engagement - first look photos — Princess Anne's son has proposed to NHS nurse Harriet after a year of dating — Congratulations! Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling have confirmed their engagement after a year of dating.
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Stephanie Petit / People:
Queen Elizabeth's Grandson Peter Phillips Announces Engagement 4 Years After Divorce
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Just Jared:
Justina Machado Joins ‘Matlock’ Season 2, Will Reunite With ‘Jane the Virgin’ Creator — Justina Machado is headed back to TV with a new role on Matlock! — The 52-year-old actress has been tapped for a major recurring role in the CBS drama's upcoming second season, according to Deadline.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Justina Machado Joins ‘Matlock’ For Season 2, Sets ‘Jane The Virgin’ Reunion … She will play Eva, a formidable, smart, and ambitious attorney and Jacobson Moore managing partner Howard “Senior” Markston's (Beau Bridges) 4th ex-wife. The one who made him swear off marriage.
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Us Weekly:
Gary Busey, 81, Pleads Guilty to Sex Crime at New Jersey Horror Convention — Gary Busey has pleaded guilty to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual contact. — During a court hearing on Thursday, July 31, the actor admitted to inappropriately touching a woman on August 12, 2022, at a horror movie convention.
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The Hollywood Reporter:
Mark Ruffalo Returning as the Hulk for ‘Spider-Man 4’ — But wait, that's not all. … The move had been rumored for a while but only firmed up as the script came together and as production gears up for beginning of production this month in England.
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Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘And Just Like That...’ To End With Season 3, Gets Two-Part Series Finale On HBO Max … The show will wrap up its expanded 12-episode third season, which is currently airing, with a two-part finale. Showrunner Michael Patrick King notified cast of the decision Thursday, per our sources.
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Adam Cheung / GQ UK:
Tom Holland's kitchen walls are almost the exact same shade as his Prada Paradigme campaign — The actor talks to GQ about the new fragrance, finally working with one of his favourite directors, and the comforting smell of granny's spag bol — It's getting pretty late on a Tuesday evening, and Tom Holland just got home.
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Rachel Chapman / Elite Daily:
'Love Island's JaNa Craig On ‘Beyond The Villa,’ PPG, & Kenny Rodriguez — JaNa Craig hasn't had a lot of time to stop and smell the roses in the last year since Love Island USA Season 6 wrapped. Life as a reality TV star with millions of followers has moved fast — so fast …
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TMZ.com:
Stevie Nicks Postpones Tour After Fracturing Shoulder — STEVIE NICKS ‘GO YOUR OWN WAY’ ON MY TOUR DATES, FANS ... I've Got To Reschedule!!! — Stevie Nicks fans with ‘Dreams’ of seeing her soon are just going to have to wait ... 'cause a broken shoulder has caused her to push her scheduled tour dates.
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TMZ.com:
Gary Busey Pleads Guilty to Sexual Assault at New Jersey Horror Convention — GARY BUSEY PLEADS GUILTY TO SEXUAL ASSAULT ... In Camden Horror Convention Case — CHANGING COURSE — Gary Busey's backpedaling fast — after flat-out denying he groped a woman at a horror convention three years earlier …
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Taste of Country:
Luke Bryan Thinks Carrie Underwood Will Return to ‘American Idol,’ But He's Unsure Himself [Exclusive] — A new season of American Idol will premiere on ABC in 2026, and Luke Bryan is pretty sure Carrie Underwood will return as a judge. — However, he's not sure about his own plans just yet.
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Audrey Rock / Page Six:
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, and mom Angela, 85, twin in animal-print swimsuits: ‘Two timeless beauties’ — She got it from her mama. — In a new Instagram photo, Elizabeth Hurley, 60, rocked a leopard-printed string bikini ($91) from her eponymous swimwear line underneath a white embroidered coverup.
JP Saxe / Variety:
JP Saxe Cancels Tour, Gets Brutally Honest About the Reason Why: 'I Aimed Too High and Didn't Sell Enough Tickets' (Guest Column) … Due to unforeseen circumstances... The circumstance: I didn't sell enough tickets. … Ticket sales weren't where they needed to be. The suggestion was: take the L, try again next year.
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Entertainment Tonight:
Why Josh Brolin Feels Trepidation About Making a ‘Goonies’ Sequel (Exclusive) — ET Now — ET Stream — ET Stream — ‘Big Brother’: Adrian Unpacks His Emotional Eviction and Defends Calling the Houseguests ‘Chickens’ — Billy Flynn Explains Move From ‘Days of Our Lives’ to ‘The Young & the Restless’ (Exclusive)
Brent Lang / Variety:
‘A Quiet Place 3’ Sets July 2027 Release Date, John Krasinski Returns as Director — Shhhh. — John Krasinski is returning as the director, writer and producer of “A Quiet Place Part III.” — The cast is not confirmed at this time, so it's unclear if Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe and Millicent Simmonds …
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Just Jared:
‘The Holiday’ Limited Series in the Works at Apple TV+ — Exciting news for fans of The Holiday! — On Friday (August 1), it was revealed that a limited series adaption of the 2006 beloved holiday rom-com is in development at Apple TV+, Variety confirmed.
