Azealia Banks Dropped from Her Label

1. After album delays, Twitter spats, and openly stating that she wanted her label to "think that [she's] dead," Azealia Banks has split from her label, Interscope. [spin]

2. It's official: Rosie O'Donnell is returning to the The View. [the hollywood reporter]

3. Bat for Lashes' "Sking Song" is a seductive, haunting masterpiece. [consequence of sound]

4. Ian McKellen shared a first look at his 93-year-old version of Sherlock for the upcoming film Mr. Holmes. [twitter]

Over 70 actors have previously played Sherlock Holmes. Now he's 93 years old and it's my turn. #MrHolmes pic.twitter.com/B9HkUgfkCv

-- Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) July 9, 2014

5. Move over Martha, Ellen DeGeneres is working on her own lifestyle collection. [vanity fair]

6. Back Peddle of the Day: When Fox tried to make Gender Neutral restroom its latest hot-button-issue, it backfired when a kid correctly interpreted a bathroom sign. [media matters]