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12:30 PM ET, July 23, 2026

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Umberto Gonzalez / The Wrap:
Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's Crosswalk Acquire ‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’  —  A global theatrical release is planned for later this year  —  Universal Pictures Content Group and Bleecker Street's event cinema division Crosswalk have acquired International …
Discussion: Deadline
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Reid Scott Leaving ‘Law & Order’, James Badge Dale To Succeed Him In Season 26 Of NBC Drama … Reid Scott, who has played Senior Detective Vincent Riley for the past three seasons, is leaving the venerable NBC crime drama. … He is set to play a new Senior Detective who will replace Riley.
Discussion: Radio Times, Just Jared and The Wrap
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Zach Gilford Breaks His Silence After Shocking ‘Criminal Minds’ Exit: ‘It Was Hard’ (Exclusive)  —  Criminal Minds is already filming new episodes but the season 19 finale confirmed that one main cast member isn't returning to the show.  —  Zach Gilford spoke exclusively to Us about season 20 …
Discussion: E! Online
Aiyana Ishmael / Cosmopolitan:
For Megan Moroney, There's No Such Thing as Oversharing  —  We caught up with the country music star to talk about her first headlining arena tour, songwriting, and letting her emotions lead the way.  —  It's the day before her sold-out concert at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Discussion: Just Jared
Jeremy Fuster / The Wrap:
Imax Rides ‘Michael’ and ‘Mario’ to $103 Million Quarterly Revenue  —  The premium format reached $285 million in box office grosses as a windfall from 'The Odyssey" is still to come  — The premium format company's box office grosses just surpassed the $281 million grossed in the second quarter of 2025
TMZ.com:
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star Kaylee Hottle's Cause of Death Revealed  —  ‘GODZILLA VS. KONG’ KAYLEE HOTTLE CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED  —  Kaylee Hottle died from blunt force trauma ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner tells us she suffered multiple blunt force injuries.
Discussion: The US Sun, Page Six and Just Jared
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Glen Powell And Richard Linklater Reunite For Lou Gehrig Film At Universal; Lorne Michaels To Produce … Powell will play the iconic New York Yankee, with Linklater attached to direct and Simon Rich writing.  —  Lifelong Yankee fan Lorne Michaels will produce alongside Erin David under Broadway Video's first-look deal with Universal.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
‘RHOSLC’ stars Whitney and Justin Rose ‘living separate lives’ after financial strain contributed to marriage breakdown  —  “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Whitney Rose and her husband of more than 16 years, Justin Rose, are “living separate lives,” multiple sources claimed to Page Six.
TMZ.com:
Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Wants Her Held in Contempt Over Unpaid Spousal Support  —  DENISE RICHARDS' ESTRANGED HUBBY WHERE ARE MY SUPPORT CHECKS?!? … Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phypers, claims she is behind on court-ordered support payments and money owed to his lawyers …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Reality Tea
Loree Seitz / The Wrap:
Julie Andrews Gets Disney+ Documentary Treatment From RJ Cutler  —  The film featuring archival footage and new interviews hits the streamer in 2027  —  Julie Andrews will get the documentary treatment at Disney+.  —  The legendary actress, who is best known for her roles in “The Sound of Music …
Discussion: Deadline and Variety
 
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Reuters:
Sources: Jeff Bezos pushed Prime Video head Mike Hopkins to highlight AI in an overhaul of the service, leading to an internal effort called Project Lighthouse

Kelcee Griffis / Bloomberg:
Comcast reports Peacock revenue up 54% YoY to $1.9B and its adjusted EBITDA of $189M, its first-ever quarterly profit; film revenue rose 25% YoY to $3.04B

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