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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Hailey Merkt, a contestant on The Bachelor season 21, has died from leukemia. She was 31. Her loved ones shared the news on her Instagram account on Tuesday, alongside a touching tribute and collage of sweet pictures of Merkt. "It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey...

Bachelor alum Hailey Merkt dies at 31 after battle with leukemia

The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 2 begins with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) facing off on the beach with their dragons scratching and snarling behind them. In case Addam was not aware, Rhaenyra informs him she’s the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, and, by the way, that dragon he’s been riding around on is her property.

House of the Dragon recap: The Dragonseeds take flight

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

As the old intro used to go, "Get ready, because you never know what's going to happen on Supermarket Sweep!" In the early 1990s, America had shopping-themed game show fever, with titles including Let's Make A Deal, Shop 'Til You Drop, the Nickelodeon Super Toy Run, and of course, the wildly popular Supermarket Sweep. The objective of these shows was to answer questions and pass various tests in order to get a lot of free stuff.

Gay couple from decades-old Supermarket Sweep episode react to going viral: 'What a world!'

The Tanner sisters are fighting again. On Monday, Jodie Sweetin shared two different posts in her Instagram stories, seemingly making a dig at her TV sister, Candace Cameron Bure, in response to Bure's take on a moment from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. During Friday's ceremony, some conservative viewers,...

Full House star Jodie Sweetin posts subtle jab at TV sister Candace Cameron Bure over Olympics comments

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Deadpool & Wolverine is adding fuel to the summer box office fire: the superpowered team-up is on track to debut with $205 million at the domestic box office. The much-anticipated Marvel movie, which reunites Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as the titular comic heroes, has already broken several records within days of its release, reports Comscore. For one, Deadpool & Wolverine is now in the lead for the biggest opening weekend of the year so far, debuting far ahead of previous champ and fellow franchise sequel, Inside Out 2 (which arrived to $155 million).

Deadpool & Wolverine cash in on their reunion with $205 million, the biggest opening weekend of 2024

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

Patrick Warburton is sharing how turning down a spot on Ellen DeGeneres's sitcom Ellen led to one very uncomfortable and very public confrontation with the comedian and future talk show host. While visiting SiriusXM’s The Spotlight with Jessica Shaw on Tuesday, the Family Guy actor recalled an awkward run-in he...

Patrick Warburton recalls Ellen DeGeneres confronting him in public about not doing her show: 'It was just weird'

When Abbott Elementary kicks off a new school year this fall, the show will also be preparing to participate in a treasured TV tradition: the crossover episode. Creator/star Quinta Brunson teased the episode at San Diego Comic-Con over the weekend, saying, "We will be doing an interesting crossover this season but I’m not gonna tell you with who or what or when, but it will be exciting, and I think it will change television as we know it."

Abbott Elementary is doing a major crossover episode in season 4, but what show could it possibly be with?

As the era of Superman & Lois nears its end, with the final season debuting this fall, series stars Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch are ready to say goodbye to their iconic DC Comics characters after four seasons. But fans of the Man of Steel and Lois Lane won't have to wait long for the two to return in live action, as James Gunn's Superman movie, which will kick off the newly made-over DC cinematic universe, is expected in theaters July 11, 2025, with new actors taking on the legendary couple.

Superman & Lois

Houston, TX

Kiwi, a one-year-old mixed breed (believed to be a cattle mix), is currently looking for her forever home, according to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. This cheerful dog, who weighs 38 lbs, is known for her constant smile and enthusiastic tail wagging whenever she meets someone new. Despite her young age, Kiwi is described as being on the quieter side.

Meet Kiwi: The Happy Dog Abandoned In A Park Now Looking For Love

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Kit Harington channels Jon Snow in Game of Thrones mobile game ad

Kit Harington's Game of Thrones spinoff idea centered on Jon Snow may be off the table for the foreseeable future, but he's at least channeling the...

Kit Harington channels Jon Snow in Game of Thrones mobile game ad

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