Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in Disney’s Zombies franchise and appeared in Shake It Up, died Sept. 1 at age 33, according to her management. Jeffery’s death was announced Sept. 2 by Alexanders Talent Management, where she had been represented since she was 12. Manager Carla Alexander said the agency had watched Jeffery develop over … Read more
Actress Isla Fisher has offered a rare glimpse into her dating life, revealing that an unusual moment involving a runaway dog quickly changed how she felt about a potential suitor. Fisher shared the dating story in a Sept. 1 clip posted by the Overheard Happy Hour TikTok account. She said she had been interested in … Read more
Dolly Parton was laid to rest in Nashville on Aug. 28 in a private funeral attended only by immediate family, her great-niece Lainey Parton revealed. Parton’s family honored her request for a small, private service following her death, according to statements provided to PEOPLE. The funeral took place at Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum in … Read more
Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski have married after seven years together, with the intimate ceremony taking place in Montecito, California, on Aug. 29. The Grammy-winning producer and musician married Sulewski, a YouTuber, actress and founder of CYKLAR Skincare. The couple celebrated with family, friends and their dogs, Peaches and Moose. Billie Eilish, Finneas’ sister and … Read more
President Donald Trump said Sunday that NBC’s Kristen Welker would be reported to the Federal Communications Commission after she characterized his GOP endorsement record as mixed. Trump criticized Welker, the moderator of NBC’s Meet the Press, in a Truth Social post on Aug. 30 after she said his endorsements had produced “mixed results” during the … Read more
María Vargas of Jalisco has Been crowned Miss Universe Mexico 2026, taking the national title on Aug. 29 at Rancho Tierra Sagrada in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur. Vargas emerged from a field of 32 candidates representing Mexico’s states. Mariana Macías of Michoacán finished as first runner-up, while Fernanda Abaroa of Guerrero was named second … Read more
The Secret Woman, a Danish thriller directed by Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg, arrives on Netflix Aug. 28, following a woman whose quiet new life collapses after a stranger recognizes her. The film begins with Louise living a seemingly peaceful life while preparing to marry Joachim, a crime writer. She runs a small cafe in a Norwegian mountain … Read more
Tom Cruise will return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in a sequel to Days of Thunder, with Anne Hathaway joining the Paramount Pictures project as a team owner and engineer. Cruise announced the project Saturday at Daytona International Speedway, shortly before NASCAR’s regular-season finale. The film is scheduled for release June 2, 2028, and will … Read more
Laura Owens pleaded guilty to four felony charges linked to false pregnancy claims involving former “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard and another Arizona man. Owens pleaded guilty to two counts of fraudulent schemes and artifices, one count of perjury and one count of taking the identity of another. The charges stem from pregnancy claims involving Echard … Read more
Shailene Woodley has opened up about a little seen chapter of The Amazing Spider-Man 2, revealing that she filmed three scenes as Mary Jane Watson before her role was removed from the final movie. Woodley discussed the experience during a recent SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations interview. She said being cast as Mary Jane was especially exciting … Read more
