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Barbara Ling, Production Designer of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ ‘Michael,’ Dies at 73

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July 11, 2026

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Barbara Ling, Production Designer of ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’ ‘Michael,’ Dies at 73

Barbara Ling, the Oscar-winning production designer of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” who also designed films including “The Doors” and “Michael,” died July 9. She was 73. Ling’s career spanned four decades, during which she worked on Oliver Stone’s “The Doors” and Joel Schumacher’s “Falling Down.” She designed the sets for Antoine Fuqua’s Michael []

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 11, 2026

Barbara Ling, Production Designer of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Dies at 73

Barbara Ling, production designer of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, died July 10 in Santa Barbara after a cancer battle. She was 73. The Oscar winner's career spanned Batman Forever, Batman Robin, and more than 200 theater productions before her film debut.

China Global Television Network

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Chinese women who stitched NY fashion into history

The Chinese women who stitched NY fashion into history

Hello Magazine

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· Jun 21, 2026

Reclusive 90s star Lark Voorhies' normal life after turning her back on Hollywood

The 52-year-old actress was known to millions of fans as fashion-obsessed Lisa on beloved 90s sitcom Saved by the Bell before retreating from the spotlight

ArcaMax

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98

LOS ANGELES — Ann Blyth, who was nominated for an Academy Award for playing the wicked, manipulative daughter in the 1945 noir melodrama Mildred Pierce, has died at age 98. Announced by her family, her death occurred in Rancho Santa Fe. No ...

People.com

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, “Mildred Pierce” Oscar Nominee, Dies at 98: Report

The actress, who costarred with Joan Crawford in the 1945 classic, was one of the last surviving stars from Hollywood's Golden Age

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Aquamarine’ Pilot Based on 2006 Movie Set at Disney

Emma Roberts is an executive producer and will reprise her on-camera role, and Sarah Watson is writing.

E! Online

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· Jul 5, 2026

Matty Healy’s Ex Gabriella Brooks Attends Taylor Swift's Wedding

Matty Healy's ex-girlfriend Gabriella Brooks saw the lights, the party and the ball gowns at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. Indeed, the model—who dated The 1975 frontman for four years...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 21, 2026

Tidak menyesal berhenti berlakon, tetapi rindu – Mona Allen

Di saat ramai artis mengejar populariti dan berusaha mempertahankan kedudukan yang telah dibina, pelakon, Mona Allen memilih jalan berbeza dengan membuat keputusan untuk berehat seketika dari industri tatkala namanya memuncak naik. Katanya, dia kini sudah selesa menjalani kehidupan sebagai seorang isteri dan ibu kepada dua orang anak, malah terasa ‘malas’ mahu mencari rentak untuk kembali ... Read more The post Tidak menyesal berhenti berlakon, tetapi rindu – Mona Allen appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Reuters

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· Jul 2, 2026

🎤 Miley Cyrus gets a Barbie in her likeness

Singer-songwriter and actor Miley Cyrus has been honored with a Barbie doll created in her likeness. U.S. toy company Mattel has created a doll that commemorates the 33-year-old's career. #mileycyrus #barbie #doll #goldenburningsun #mattel #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

DNyuz

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, film star of 1940s-50s famed for ‘Mildred Pierce’, dead at 98

Ann Blyth, who earned an Oscar nomination playing Joan Crawford’s malicious and deceitful teenage daughter in the classic 1945 melodrama “Mildred Pierce” and thrived in light and heavy ​roles during Hollywood’s Golden Age, died on Wednesday at age of 98, according to media reports Blyth, who trained as ‌an opera singer and was comfortable in []

Daily Mail

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· Jun 21, 2026

70s bombshell who married iconic singer and disappeared from Hollywood resurfaces at 76... can YOU guess who she is?

70s bombshell who married iconic singer and disappeared from Hollywood resurfaces at 76... can YOU guess who she is?

Latestly.com

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· Jun 27, 2026

'Stranger Things' Stars Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour Reunite for New OTT Series as Father-daughter for Upcoming Spy Thriller

Hollywood actress Millie Bobby Brown is set to reunite with David Harbour in a new streaming series. The actress will star as the actor’s daughter in the series. The 22-year-old actress will take on the role of Rebecca, the estranged daughter of “disgraced FBI agent” Matt Wolfe, played by Harbour, in the as yet untitled programme, reports ‘Female First UK’.

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI-generated 'actress' Tilly Norwood making feature film debut in 'Misaligned'

The studio behind AI-generated actress Tilly Norwood has announced its creation will be starring in a new film.

Sada Elbalad

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· Jun 26, 2026

"Mildred Pierce" Star Ann Blyth Dies at 98

Ann Blyth, who scored a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” has died. She was 98.

Variety

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, Who Played Joan Crawford’s Daughter in ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Dies at 98

Ann Blyth, who drew a 1946 Oscar nomination for her memorable performance as the spoiled, selfish daughter of Joan Crawford’s hard-working, devoted title character in the classic film “Mildred Pierce,” died Wednesday. She was 98. KABC’s George Pennachio reported her death. The dark beauty was also noted for her roles in prison drama “Brute Force” (1947), Mario []

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 26, 2026

‘Get Smart’ Actress Dead at 87

Gregg DeGuire / WireImageActress Ellen Weston, best known for her roles on Get Smart and The Young and the Restless, has died at the age of 87. Weston died on May 28 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to her manager, Susan Zachary, who confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Earlier in her career, Weston starred as Robin Fletcher on Guiding Light from 1963 to 1964 before playing Dr. Steele on the classic comedy series Get Smart. In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, friends described her as a “fierce advocate” who offered wisdom and support to those around her. Later in her career, Weston transitioned behind the camera, working as a writer and producer. Her credits included the 1999 television film And the Beat Goes On: The Sonny and Cher Story. Weston is survived by her son, Jon Weston.Read it at The Hollywood ReporterRead more at The Daily Beast.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Celebrated Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks has died at the age of 93

TORONTO — A Canadian fashion designer who popularized a clothing style that was famously worn by rebellious British youths in the 1960s has died. Norma Meneguzzi Spall, a friend and spokesperson for Marilyn Brooks’ family, says Brooks died Saturday of natural causes at the age of 93. Jeanne Beker, a Ontario-based fashion journalist, says she [] The post Celebrated Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks has died at the age of 93 appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI-Generated ‘Actress’ To Star In Upcoming Film

Despite massive backlash from Hollywood and beyond, the first-ever AI-generated “actress,” Tilly Norwood, is slated to star in an upcoming film. The production company Particle 6, which is responsible for the creation of Norwood, is helping to develop the project, Deadline reported. The movie “Misaligned” is being pitched as “a comedy-drama telling a coming-of-age story ...

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

Celebrity Deaths of 2026: Actress Ann Blyth and More Stars We’ve Lost

Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age []

YNaija

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· Jun 23, 2026

Cynthia Ugwudike 

Cynthia Ugwudike is a 26-year-old textile artist and illustrator who began her career in 2024 after documenting her learning process for making rugs on X (formerly Twitter). Before venturing into a career as a textile artist, Cynthia was a product designer for five years, a talent she has continued to draw on in creating her... Read More Read » Cynthia Ugwudike on YNaija

Cosmopolitan

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· Jun 25, 2026

Who Is Julia Best Warner? ‘Supergirl’ Star David Corenswet’s Wife Is Also an Actor

They met as teens at theater camp!

India TV News

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· Jun 26, 2026

Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee and Mildred Pierce star, dies at 98

Oscar-nominated actress Ann Blyth, remembered by generations of film lovers for playing Joan Crawford's calculating daughter Veda in the 1945 classic Mildred Pierce, has died at the age of 98. As per reports, Blyth died of natural causes on Wednesday. The news was confirmed by KABC's George Pennacchio.

The Standard

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· Jun 30, 2026

Lexi Minetree reveals how Reese Witherspoon ‘checked in’ during Elle filming

The 25-year-old American actress stars as the teenage Elle Woods in new Legally Blonde prequel series.

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

AI-Generated Actress Tilly Norwood Set for Debut

The most talked-about new actor in Hollywood does not need a trailer, residuals or a lunch break. Tilly Norwood, the AI-generated performer created by the London-based studio Particle6, is set to make her feature-film debut in “Misaligned,” a comedy-drama that turns the controversy around artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment into its own premise. RELATED: The []

Legit.ng

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· Jun 26, 2026

Legendary actress Ann Blyth Mildred Pierce Oscar nominee dies, leaves behind a timeless legacy

Ann Blyth, the Oscar-nominated star of Mildred Pierce, has died at 98, leaving behind a remarkable legacy as one of Hollywood’s last Golden Age icons.

MovieGuide

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘I Enjoyed Every Minute’: Why This Actress Chose Motherhood Over Hollywood

After four years out of the spotlight, actress Elisha Cuthbert is back on screen — and she says the time she spent at home was the...

Salon

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· Jul 5, 2026

The real genius of Lorne Michaels isn’t comedy — it’s judgment

Susan Morrison's biography offers the fullest portrait yet of the elusive creator of Saturday Night Live

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