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Natasha Dye / People:
Brooke Hogan's Estrangement from Dad Hulk Had ‘Nothing to Do with’ His Third Wife Sky, Says Her Husband (Exclusive)  —  Brooke's husband Steven Oleksy tells PEOPLE the two-year estrangement was because of how Hulk “treated” his daughter  — Brooke Hogan's estrangement from her father Hulk …
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, SheKnows and TMZ.com
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Natasha Dye / People:
Hulk Hogan Didn't Meet Daughter Brooke's Twins Before His Death, Her Husband Says: He Had ‘No Interest’ (Exclusive)  —  The WWE star's daughter said she had to “step away” from him in the last two years before his death on July 24  — Hulk Hogan didn't take interest in his daughter Brooke's twins after they were born in January
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Fubar’ Canceled By Netflix After 2 Seasons … The decision comes about a month and a half after Season 2 launched on the platform on June 12.  —  It follows a surprisingly soft return for the series, which, likely fueled by Schwarzenegger's global star power, had a strong debut in May 2023 …
TMZ.com:
Rahaman Ali, Younger Brother of Muhammad Ali, Dead at 82  —  RAHAMAN ALI MUHAMMAD ALI'S BROTHER DEAD AT 82 … Muhammad Ali's younger brother, Rahaman Ali, has died.  —  The Muhammad Ali Center announced Rahaman's death on Saturday ... saying Rahaman passed away the day prior.
Discussion: Baller Alert
Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Judge Sides With Katy Perry's Team Over Plea Involving Ex Orlando Bloom  —  Orlando Bloom will not have to testify as part of his ex Katy Perry's legal battle over a $15 million home, Us Weekly has confirmed.  —  According to court documents obtained by Us, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled …
People:
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Sparked ‘Instant Connection,’ Source Says: ‘They Have a Lot in Common’ (Exclusive)  —  The rumored new couple stepped out together in Montréal recently, and a source tells PEOPLE they're “interested in each other”  — Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry …
Discussion: Page Six, Elle, Mirror and Elite Daily
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Angelique Jackson / Variety:
Margot Robbie Eyed to Star in Tim Burton's ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ With LuckyChap in Talks to Produce … News broke last February that Burton was working on a reimagining of the 1958 science-fiction horror movie, which follows a wealthy heiress who grows into a giant after an alien encounter …
Discussion: NME, Consequence and Just Jared
Clayton Davis / Variety:
'I'm Voting for Stephen': Jimmy Kimmel's Emmys FYC Ad Stands Up for Colbert and ‘The Late Show’ Amid CBS Cancellation  —  In an unprecedented display of industry solidarity, Jimmy Kimmel has erected a billboard at the high-traffic intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and La Cienega in West Hollywood …
People:
Jeannie Seely, Legendary Country Musician, Dies at 85  —  The Grammy winner was known for songs like “Don't Touch Me” and her long tenure at the Grand Ole Opry  — Jeannie Seely has died at the age of 85  — The country icon died of complications from an intestinal infection
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.
Discussion: TV Insider
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Just Jared:
Justina Machado Joins ‘Matlock’ Season 2, Will Reunite With ‘Jane the Virgin’ Creator
Discussion: The Wrap
Just Jared:
Drake Reveals ‘Special Place’ Where Son with Sophie Brussaux Was Conceived  —  Drake is getting personal about his son, Adonis Graham.  —  The 38-year-old “Hotline Bling” rapper revealed to the crowd at his Amsterdam concert on Wednesday (July 30) that his 7-year-old son was conceived while in that city.
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
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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