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| G.R.L. singer Lauren Bennett dies at 37 | Singer Lauren Bennett died, her band G.R.L. announced on Instagram Monday. Bennett was 37. "We will forever cherish the love, laughter, and countless memories she gave us," GRL members Emmalyn Estrada, Natasha Slayton and Paula van Oppen wrote. "Her beautiful spirit touched so many lives, and she will be deeply missed and forever loved." G.R.L. released their first single, "Vacation," in 2013. It also appeared on The Smurfs 2 soundtrack. Their 2014 self-titled EP included "Ugly Heart" and four other tracks. In 2014, G.R.L. singer Simone Battle died by suicide. The band took a hiatus but has reformed in different combinations of performers. Bennett appeared on CeeLo Green's "Love Gun" and LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem." |
| Ricky Gervais to revisit his favorite moments of 'The Office' | Ricky Gervais, who created and starred on the original, British version of The Office, has announced plans to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary. Gervais, 65, said Monday that he will revisit 25 favorite moments featuring his character, David Brent. The special will stream Wednesday on his YouTube channel. In a preview, Gervais cited David begging for his job back in Season 2, Episode 6, as the "first bit of serious acting I've ever done." Other 25th anniversary celebrations will include a special featuring Martin Freeman and Mackenzie Crook, who played Tim and Garreth, airing Wednesday. The Office aired for two seasons on BBC Two from 2001 to 2002 and was followed by a two-part Christmas special on BBC One in 2003. |
| Colin Woodell to play Myron Bolitar in new Harlan Coben series | Colin Woodall has landed the lead role in the new show Myron Bolitar. Netflix announced Monday that Woodall (The Flight Attendant, The Continental), 34, will play the title character in the upcoming mystery series. Myron Bolitar is based on the character created by author Harlan Coben, who first appeared in his 1995 novel Deal Breaker. Myron is a onetime NBA hopeful who now gets wrapped up into "blackmail attempts, murder, and more" as a sports agent. KJ Apa (Riverdale) co-stars as Myron's best friend Win Lockwood, with Diane Guerrero (The Lincoln Lawyer) as Esperanza Diaz, a former professional wrestler who is now Myron's right hand at the agency. The TV adaptation hails from David E. |
| George Clooney to receive Venice Film Fest lifetime achievement award | Actor, producer and director George Clooney will be honored at this year's Venice International Film Festival. Clooney, 65, will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at the 83rd annual festival in September. "I've had so many extraordinary moments in Venice," the actor said. "This Festival is without question my favorite and to be given the Golden Lion is a tremendous honor. It also probably means I'm old, but I'll take it." Clooney is a two-time Oscar winner whose acting credits include Ocean's Eleven, Good Night, and Good Luck, Syriana, Michael Clayton, The Descendants, Gravity, Hail, Caesar! and Jay Kelly. As a director, Clooney is also known for The Monuments Men, The Tender Bar and The Boys in the Boat. |
| Famous birthdays for July 6: Sylvester Stallone, George W. Bush | Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. They include: -- John Paul Jones, founder of the U.S. Navy, in 1747 -- Artist Frida Kahlo in 1907 -- U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan in 1921 -- TV entertainer/producer Merv Griffin in 1925 -- Actor Janet Leigh in 1927 -- Musician/actor Della Reese in 1931 -- The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader/Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in 1935 (age 91) -- Actor Ned Beatty in 1937 -- Actor Burt Ward in 1945 (age 81) -- Actor Sylvester Stallone in 1946 (age 80) -- Former U.S. President George W. |