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12:25 PM ET, August 1, 2021

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TMZ.com:
Influencer Hayes Grier Left Robbery Victim with Brain Damage, Cops Say  —  Former Vine star and all-around influencer Hayes Grier is facing serious charges out of North Carolina — including claims that he beat the hell out of a guy, and stole his phone.  —  The social media star …
Discussion: Deadline, The Sun, Just Jared and Page Six
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Alicia Keys Calls Swizz Beatz Her “Twin Flame” as They Celebrate 11th Anniversary  —  These!  Two!  —  Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz  —  are celebrating their 11th anniversary together (!!!!), which obviously is a huge deal and most definitely warrants a post to ye olde grid.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Laura Armstrong / The Sun:
FLYNN FLING OVER Mabel splits from actor boyfriend Rome Flynn for the second time  —  Split with U.S. star Rome  —  MABEL has split from her actor boyfriend, we can reveal.  —  The pop sensation began dating US actor Rome Flynn last year.  —  They called time on their romance six months later …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Clare Crawley Feels “Amazing” After Surgery to Remove Breast Implants  —  Clare removed her implants amid ongoing health issues.  —  is recovering from a  —  recent surgery to remove her breast implants  —  , and says she feels amazing.  The former  —  Bachelorette
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
TikToker Anthony Barajas Dies on Life Support After Fatal Theater Shooting  —  TIKTOKER ANTHONY BARAJAS DIES ON LIFE SUPPORT AT 19 After Fatal Theater Shooting  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 14.2K … TikToker Anthony Barajas has died a few days after being shot at a movie theater, and having his date killed in front of him as well.
Miranda Sawyer / The Guardian:
Billie Eilish: ‘To always try to look good is such a loss of joy and freedom’  —  In an exclusive interview, Gen Z's biggest pop star talks about body image, oversharing with fans and what she's missed most since becoming famous  —  Billie Eilish is making me nervous.
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
Rebecca Lewis / HELLO!:
This Is Us stars Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz pay special tribute to Justin Hartley's wife … This Is Us stars Mandy Moore and Chrissy Metz have wished Justin Hartley's wife Sofia Pernas a “happy birthday”.  —  The actor paid a special tribute to “beautiful” Sofia on Instagram to celebrate her special day …
Discussion: Just Jared
People.com:
Alex Rodriguez and Melanie Collins Seen Vacationing Together but Are ‘Just Friends,’ Says Source  —  Alex Rodriguez was spotted hanging out with NFL reporter Melanie Collins while celebrating his birthday in Europe  —  Alex Rodriguez is enjoying his time as a single man.
Discussion: Vanity Fair, Page Six and Just Jared
Laura Armstrong / The Sun:
‘MUGGED OFF’ Love Island's Lillie Haynes slams ‘cheating’ Liam after he dumped her for Millie  —  STUNNING Love Island blonde Lillie Haynes has hit out at Liam Reardon after millions of viewers saw him dump her for rival Millie Court.  —  In an exclusive chat with The Sun on Sunday …
Meredith Ganzman / The Sun:
NOT RIDIN' WITH HIM Nelly and Shantel Jackson split after six years together as she admits they're ‘just friends’  —  MODEL Shantel Jackson revealed she and rapper Nelly have split.  —  The couple was together for more than six years, but now are “just friends.”
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Christy Carlson Romano Says She Hasn't Spoken to Former TV Brother Shia LaBeouf in ‘2 Decades’ … Drifting apart.  Christy Carlson Romano just revealed how long it has been since she last heard from her former costar, Shia LaBeouf.  —  ‘Even Stevens’ Cast: Where Are They Now?
Discussion: Just Jared
Associated Press:
Saginaw Grant, noted Native American character actor, dies  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Saginaw Grant, a prolific Native American character actor and hereditary chief of the Sac & Fox Nation of Oklahoma, has died.  He was 85.  —  Grant died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on Wednesday …
 
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Corey Irwin / Ultimate Classic Rock:
Watch: ZZ Top Play First Show Since Dusty Hill's Death
Discussion: People.com and The Sun
Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Coco Austin Defends Breast-Feeding 5-Year-Old Daughter Chanel: She ‘Still Likes My Boobs’
TMZ.com:
Biz Markie's Celebration Of Life Set For Monday in New York City
Discussion: Bossip
Naledi Ushe / People.com:
Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa Return to Filming Flip or Flop Together After His Blowup: Source
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Page Six
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Britney Spears' fourth topless shot stirs fan concern
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TROUBLED PAST Drink, drugs and wild partying on EastEnders nearly killed me... I'm proud to still be alive, says Sid Owen
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From Mediagazer:

Lucia Moses / Business Insider:
The New York Times says the Tech Guild is ending its strike after a weeklong work stoppage; during the strike, dozens of tech workers crossed the picket line

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Nicholas Carlson unveils Dynamo, a video-focused company that aims to make “cinematic” stories, and raised $3.4M from Henry Blodget, Jessica Lessin, and others

Lily Ford / The Hollywood Reporter:
Gary Lineker plans to step down from soccer show Match of the Day after 26 years, but extends his BBC Sport contract; he is the BBC's highest-paid presenter

 
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