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| Sky TV to air animated Paris Hilton series | Sky Kids has announced it acquired the U.K. rights to Paris & Pups, an animated children's series inspired by U.S. media personality Paris Hilton and her real-life pets. "Paris & Pups follows 12-year-old Paris Star and her five adorable pups, the Sweetie Squad, as they embark on adventures from their luxurious penthouse home, spreading joy, kindness and friendship wherever they go," the British broadcaster said. The show is expected to air later this year. Hilton, 45, has been married to businessman Carter Reum since 2021. They are the parents of a young son and daughter. "I'm so excited that Paris & Pups is coming to Sky Kids! As a 'Sliving Mom' raising two little animal lovers, this show is so special to me," Hilton said in a statement. |
| Jessica Knoll: 'Helpless' arose from 'Luckiest Girl Alive' pressure | Jessica Knoll said elements of her new book, Helpless, available Tuesday, were inspired by pressure she felt after her first book, Luckiest Girl Alive. In Helpless, screenwriter Faye laments that all of her interviews ask her to represent broad women's issues. Knoll also adapted Luckiest Girl Alive into the screenplay for the Netflix film starring Mila Kunis and Finn Wittrock. That book dealt with a sexual assault and a school shooting. In a recent phone interview with UPI, Knoll said she was careful to address those issues "with a lot of care and a lot of thought." Still, stepping into those worlds was fraught. "It was tough when the film came out and I felt like I had to be very careful in how I spoke about it," Knoll said. |
| Famous birthdays for July 7: Jim Gaffigan, Sarah Pidgeon | Those born on this date are under the sign of Cancer. |
| 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. |