Actress Hayden Panettiere has died at 36, her representative confirmed to ABC News on Aug. 17, 2026. Details surrounding her death were not immediately available. Panettiere became widely known for playing Claire Bennet on Heroes and Juliette Barnes on the musical drama Nashville. Her other credits included Remember the Titans, Raising Helen, Ice Princess, I … Read more
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns are married after exchanging vows at an outdoor ceremony overlooking the ocean in Malibu, California, on Saturday, Aug. 15. Woods, 28, a reality star and designer, wore a strapless white gown with a full skirt and lace-trimmed tulle veil. Towns, 30, the New York Knicks player, wore a black tuxedo … Read more
Scott Eastwood has recalled a story from the set of A Perfect World in which Clint Eastwood reportedly dealt decisively with Kevin Costner after the actor remained in his trailer. Speaking on Armchair Expert, Scott Eastwood described what he called a “legendary story” from the production of the 1993 crime thriller A Perfect World. Scott … Read more
Taylor Swift debuted a noticeably shorter hairstyle at the Aug. 15 wedding of recording engineers Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk in England. The 36 year old singer attended the celebration at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios near Bath, Gloucestershire, alongside friends and collaborators including Sabrina Carpenter, Jack Antonoff and Phoebe Bridgers. Swift wore a navy … Read more
The 2026 Chicago Air and Water Show’s final day was delayed until noon Sunday as low-lying clouds continued to affect conditions along Chicago’s lakefront. According to Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, the delay was made to account for low-lying clouds and allow the full program to proceed. Organizers were coordinating with the … Read more
Mariska Hargitay’s milestone Law & Order: SVU episode became especially personal when her father, Mickey Hargitay, appeared in what became his final acting role. Mickey Hargitay appeared in Season 5, Episode 9 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, playing a grandfather who becomes a witness to a violent incident in a subway station. His … Read more
Dolly Parton was unable to attend the opening of Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition in person on Friday, Aug. 14, after her Nashville doctor advised her not to travel. The country music icon instead joined the Tennessee theme park’s celebration through a video appearance. Wearing butterfly wings, Parton explained that she had been dealing with occasional dizziness … Read more
Disney has revealed major new details about Frozen 3, including Anna and Kristoff’s wedding, a mysterious new threat and Olaf’s unexpected love interest. Disney Animation unveiled new footage and details about Frozen 3 during its D23 entertainment showcase, giving fans their first substantial look at the next chapter in the $2.76 billion-grossing franchise. Kristen Bell … Read more
Five people were shot near Virginia State University dormitories early Saturday, leaving one victim in critical condition and prompting a campus lockdown. The Virginia State University shooting occurred around 1:28 a.m. near the Quad Annexes, close to Boisseau Street and Third Avenue, according to campus police. Chesterfield County police said officers responding to the incident … Read more
Marvel Studios has unveiled its new X-Men cast at D23, confirming Christopher Abbott as Professor X and setting the film for a May 5, 2028 theatrical release. Marvel Studios has officially revealed the first major members of its new X-Men lineup, giving fans their clearest look yet at the cast for the upcoming Marvel Cinematic … Read more
