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Woah! Taylor Swift Just Returned to Instagram for the First Time Since Her Wedding
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Taylor Swift is back on social media more than a month after her Madison Square Garden wedding. The “I Knew It, I Knew You” singer took to her Instagram Stories on Monday, Aug. 17, to plug her friend’s new album—and to wish her a happy birthday.
“It’s her birthday but she gave us a gift – Haven’t been able to stop listening. This album is an absolute triumph in every way,” Swift captioned a re-share of Phoebe Bridgers’ new album. “To write about grief with such vulnerability and detail, and to trust the listener with this much honesty. Happy Bday @phoebebridgers I love you!!”
Bridgers released her third album on August 14. You can see the original post below.
View this post on InstagramMany Swifties were hoping that Swift’s return to social media would include a photo (or photos) from her July 3 wedding to Travis Kelce, but the superstar has chosen to keep those special snaps private for the time being.
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Swift’s post comes after she spent the weekend in the UK, celebrating the love of her pals, Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk, who tied the knot in the English countryside. Swift was photographed at the wedding alongside several famous friends, including Sabrina Carpenter and longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. Her appearance at the celebration marked one of the few times she has been seen publicly since her own wedding, making her latest social media post an especially notable return.
She attended the nuptials solo as her husband was back in Kansas City for practice with the Chiefs. Fans are hoping to see Kelce’s wife at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, September 14, 2026, for the team’s first home game of the season.
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HBO Max Officially Renews 'It: Welcome to Derry' for Second Season
One of Stephen King’s most terrifying creations is set to return in the very near future.
According to Deadline, HBO is officially moving forward with plans to begin production on It: Welcome to Derry’s second season.
In a short video confirming Welcome to Derry season two, HBO also confirmed that the series is jumping back in time to the year 1935, focusing on the previous reign of terror for Bill Skarsgård’s monstrous Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
As reported by the outlet, HBO was already eager to greenlight the series for another season, with the network mainly waiting to confirm key creative details related to the second season’s premise and plot.
“We are excited to return to the chilling world of Derry and to further expand on Andy and Barbara Muschietti’s horrifically iconic adaptation,” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of HBO Max Original Programming. “Together with Brad Caleb Kane, they will break new ground in season two, deepening the terror, the mystery, and the unforgettable Pennywise lore that fans love to devour.”
“We know It: Welcome to Derry will continue to captivate viewers with its spine-tingling new journey into the 1930s for Season 2,” Clancy Collins White, Warner Bros. Television’s President of Creative Affairs, added. “We look forward to bringing fans back to the town of Derry to experience the next chapter and uncover even more of what lies beneath the surface.”
Borrowing key narrative elements from Stephen King’s original novel, the second season of It: Welcome to Derry will specifically focus on Pennywise’s encounter with the Bradley Gang, a collection of Great Depression-era bank robbers who are referenced in Welcome to Derry‘s first season.
“Continuing to explore and expand on the amazing world Stephen King created is an absolute privilege,” Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who have been involved with the franchise since their original It film back in 2017, said of the announcement. “The support of our partners at HBO and Warner Bros. Television is priceless. Boy do we love our jobs!”
Emma Bunton Shares the Reason Behind One of Her Go-To Spice Girls Accessories
It turns out, former Spice Girls singer Emma Bunton‘s platform sneakers were function over fashion when it came to one of her wardrobe choices as Baby Spice.
“The reason I wore big shoes was because at the audition they said you had to be 5-foot-3 to join, and I was last,” she said, explaining that the rest of the group, including Mel C, Victoria Beckham, Mel B, and Geri Halliwell, had already been established as band members. “I’m like 5-foot-1, and I’m adding a one, I think. And so I thought, ‘Where do I get big shoes from?'”
“I found Buffalo, the shop in Covent Garden. It was tiny at that time. They never knew this. It was the smallest, smallest little shop, and my Mum took me shopping,” she recalled of the London store. “I thought: we can’t wear something that looks like it’s going to be, you know, I’m wearing high heels or something. So we found a trainer, Buffalo, that gave me those couple of inches.”
And thankfully the extra couple of inches didn’t impact her ability to dance — at least in the beginning.
“When I first started dancing in those it was really easy. Didn’t think anything of it,” she recalled. “It started to get a little bit harder I think when we were traveling so much, and you’re slightly tired, and then you’re, you know, you are literally trying to stay up on stilts.”
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Bunton, now 50, recalled two times when she actually fell in public: once at the MTV Europe Music Awards and another time in front of Madonna.
“I was actually on tour, and I remember looking out to the crowd, and Madonna was watching us,” she recalled. “So I was literally at this moment looking at her like, ‘Madonna’s in the crowd!’ and then I fell over.”
Accidents aside, the platform sneakers, along with her baby doll dresses became her signature look during her time with the iconic. girl group. Her Spice Girls fashion origin story somewhat applies to the rest of the group as they all agreed to have individual looks.
“We went through a phase of kind of looking for other looks, whether we should be cohesive and we decided we should just be ourselves, and be individual, and that was really important to us,” she said.
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'Bombshell' Reality TV Star Lands Role as ’50s Icon Connie Francis
Before her death in July 2025, Connie Francis was not only going viral on TikTok thanks to her hit song “Pretty Little Baby,” but she was also a main character in the Broadway show Just in Time.
The jukebox musical opened on Broadway in April 2025 and tells the story of iconic singer Bobby Darin and his life on and off stage, which includes a brief romance with Francis. While Francis was originally played by Gracie Lawrence, a reality TV fan favorite is stepping into the role.
And it’s none other than former Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix! The Love Island USA host will be making her big return to Broadway on September 12, 2026.
View this post on InstagramShe will star in Just in Time for a 10-week limited engagement through November 22.
“It’s a pinch-me moment to be able to come home to the Broadway stage and all I could have ever hoped for,” Madix said in a statement, per Broadway.com. “I am beyond excited to work with the legends behind Just In Time and to entertain audiences at one of my favorite theaters in the city!”
Previously, Madix starred as Roxie Hart in Chicago, leading the long-running show to its best non-holiday week ticket sales ever. She did a 10-week stint in January 2024, and returned for a four-week engagement in August 2024.
Just in Time currently stars Jeremy Jordan as Bobby Darin, and Madix will be replacing actress Olivia Holt on stage. This news comes just after it was announced that fellow reality TV star Whitney Leavitt would also be starring in Justin in Time as Sandra Dee.
However, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star’s six-week engagement will start on Dec. 1, 2026, a few weeks after Madix’s final curtain call. Fans can’t wait to see Madix take on the role of the iconic American singer and actress.
“Oh, this is gonna be so good,” one person commented on Madix’s Broadway return. Another added, “No way, I can’t wait!!!”
The 3 Most Naturally Stubborn Birth Months
These three stubborn birth months are nearly impossible to talk out of anything once they’ve made up their minds, according to astrologers.
Stubbornness gets a bad reputation, but there’s an argument that it’s often just conviction with better branding. The people who refuse to budge are often the same ones who follow through on things everyone else gave up on, stick to values when it would be easier not to, and rarely get talked into decisions they’ll regret later. Being hard to sway isn’t always a flaw. Sometimes it’s just proof that you actually know your own needs.
Which Birth Months Are The Most Stubborn?Check your birth month below.
AprilWhether you’re an adventurous Aries or a reliable Taurus, once you’ve made up your mind, that’s usually the end of the discussion. You don’t like being told what to do or feeling pressured to change your decision. You tend to push back against anyone trying to sway you. It’s not that you’re trying to be difficult; you just have a clear sense of what you believe. Even when someone presents a genuinely compelling case, there’s a part of you that digs in a little harder just because you don’t love the feeling of being persuaded. You’d rather arrive at a new conclusion on your own terms than feel like you were talked into one.
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MayAs a steady Taurus or an inquisitive Gemini, you trust your own logic. Once you’ve made up your mind about something, it’s tough for anyone to change it. Good luck to those who try! You might listen to other opinions and be polite, but deep down, you’re not easily swayed. You find comfort in sticking to what you know, and you’d rather be true to yourself than just go along with others. Part of what makes you so hard to budge is that you’ve usually already imagined living out the alternative and quietly decided it wasn’t for you. Once you’ve settled somewhere, whether it’s an opinion, a routine, or a plan, unsettling you again takes far more effort than most people are willing to put in.
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AugustYou rarely back down when your pride is on the line, and in most situations, you’ve likely already convinced yourself that you’re in the right. Whether you’re a confident Leo or a detail-focused Virgo, you tend to feel like you’ve considered every angle more thoroughly than the person trying to argue with you. Changing your mind isn’t impossible, but let’s be honest — it can be exhausting for everyone involved, including you. It’s less about refusing to listen and more about admitting you were wrong, feeling like giving something up, whether that’s your dignity or your sense of being the one who saw it clearly first.
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Little Caesars Brings Back Iconic $4.99 Offer for a Limited Time Only
The official start of the NFL season is just around the corner, but football fanatics know that the preseason has already begun. In celebration of this exciting time of year, fan-favorite pizza brand Little Caesars, the official pizza sponsor of the NFL, is rolling out multiple can’t miss deals—some of them featuring NFL stars themselves.
Kicking off Little Caesars’ “Officially Delicious” promotions is the Pizza!Pizza! deal, which offers guests two large 1-topping pizzas for $4.99 each with the offer code PIZZAPIZZA. The deal is available for online orders from Aug. 17 to Sept. 13.
The Pizza!Pizza! deal will also be the first of Little Caesars’ star-studded ad spots this season, with Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (or Dr. J. Jefferson, according to the spot) appearing in a brand-new commercial celebrating the return of this deal.
View this post on InstagramJefferson’s commercial will be followed by ad spots from Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle later in the season. Little Caesars’ Pizza!Pizza! Pregame, which offers guests the opportunity to earn rewards by ordering Little Caesars, is also coming back. Starting on Sept. 9, guests can complete Pizza!Pizza! Pregame challenges on the app on NFL game days for the chance to earn Little Caesars rewards.
In addition to these NFL star appearances, Little Caesars’ events and promotions for the 2026 NFL season will include specialized in-game activations, digital promotions and other content with 12 new teams, including the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and more, thereby doubling its local team partnerships to 21 teams nationwide. Returning team partners include the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and more.
Additionally, new Little Caesars concessions will be coming to the Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars home stadiums.
The Little Caesars Love Kitchen® will also open on Sept. 8 in Seattle, offering hot pizza to those in need.
Hayden Panettiere’s Autopsy Reveals New Details About Her Death
Hayden Panettiere’s autopsy results have revealed new details about the actress’s death at age 36.
Panettiere’s autopsy found no signs of trauma that contributed to her death, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office also said Panettiere was found unresponsive and in cardiac arrest when first responders arrived at the South Carolina residence on Sunday, Aug. 16.
Emergency personnel initiated advanced cardiac life support measures, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, and she was pronounced dead at 2:32 p.m. Her official cause and manner of death remain pending as officials conduct additional studies and toxicology testing.
Earlier reports of a possible overdose came from the 911 call and have not been confirmed as her cause of death. Police have also said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances.
The Heroes and Nashville star was found unresponsive at a home in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, Aug. 16. Her death was confirmed by her representative on behalf of her father, Skip Panettiere.
What Did Hayden Panettiere’s Autopsy Reveal?The autopsy is expected to clarify Panettiere’s medical cause of death, while the coroner’s determination of the manner of death will indicate whether the death was classified as natural, accidental, suicide, homicide or undetermined.
Earlier reports referenced a possible overdose in connection with the 911 call made after Panettiere was found unresponsive. However, those initial reports did not establish an official cause of death. The autopsy and toxicology findings are the information that can determine whether drugs or other substances contributed to her death.
What Happened to Hayden Panettiere?Police said officers responded at approximately 1:50 p.m. Sunday to a report of an unresponsive woman. An acquaintance of Panettiere’s made the 911 call, and emergency medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Greenville Police Department previously said its preliminary investigation found no signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. The case was being investigated with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office.
Hayden Panettiere’s Final YearsPanettiere became a household name as Claire Bennet on Heroes before starring as country singer Juliette Barnes on Nashville. She also appeared in the Scream franchise, including Scream VI in 2023.
She was candid about her struggles with addiction and postpartum depression in her 2026 memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. Those experiences should not be assumed to have contributed to her death unless confirmed by the coroner.
Her final movie, Sleepwalker, was released in January 2026. Panettiere played Sarah Pangborn and also served as an executive producer on the psychological thriller.
Panettiere died just days before her 37th birthday on Aug. 21.
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Who Is Brian Hickerson, Hayden Panettiere's Ex-Boyfriend?
Hayden Panettiere has died and we’re learning new details about her final days.
According to TMZ, the Heroes actress flew to “the south” with Brian Hickerson, whom she has dated on-and-off since 2018, on Saturday, Aug. 15. The next day, she was found unresponsive inside an apartment and a friend called 911. Despite life-saving efforts, Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call,” the Greenville Police Department said in a statement to People magazine.
Hickerson may have been one of the last people to spend time with Panettiere before she died. Here’s what you need to know about him.
What Does Brian Hickerson Do for Work?Hickerson grew up in South Carolina but moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in real estate development and in acting, according to Page Six. It seems as though he only has one credit to his name, however, a small role in the 2017 thriller, M.F.A., which stared Francesca Eastwood.
He graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in business, management, marketing, and related support services.
A LinkedIn profile that appears to belong to Hickerson lists his current job as an executive assistant for a “high profile confidential client”—a role he’s had since 2018.
“Manage entire residence overseeing and coordinating with household staff and vendors. Provide 24/7 on call support. Provide IT security as well as physical security during travel and public appearances. Maintenance for all indoor and outdoor security equipment and technology. Coordinate all travel plans including hotels, flights domestic and international, car service, helicopter shuttle, dining and any other requested accommodations,” the job description reads, in part.
“Manage daily schedule and social media profile for celebrity with over 1 million followers on Instagram and 800K+ followers on Twitter. Travel with client domestically and internationally,” it concludes.
His previous employers are listed as the Adams & Martin Group and Realty Mogul.
The LinkedIn profile indicates that Hickerson is currently “open to work.”
Did Brian Hickerson Live With Hayden Panettiere?According to Newsweek, Hickerson’s name appears alongside Panettiere’s on her LexisNexis records, suggesting the two were roommates at her West Hollywood apartment, located on Hancock Ave.
Did Brian Hickerson and Hayden Panettiere Really Break Up in 2022?Hickerson and Panettiere met in 2018 following her split from Wladimir Klitschko, with whom she shares daughter, Kaya.
The actress’ romance with Hickerson can only be described as turbulent. The relationship was marked by domestic violence allegations that landed Hickerson in jail more than once. He was arrested in 2019, 2020, and in 2021.
“I am coming forward with the truth about what happened to me with the hope that my story will empower others in abusive relationships to get the help they need and deserve,” she said following one of Hickerson’s arrests in 2020, according to People. “I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again. I’m grateful for my support system, which helped me find the courage to regain my voice and my life.”
She and Hickerson broke up, officially, in 2022, but have remained friends.
A few months before she died, Panettiere released her first memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning. On the inside pages, the Nashville star opened up about her career, her battles with postpartum depression and addiction, and her relationship with Hickerson. She wrote about the physical and emotional abuse that she experienced throughout their relationship.
In an interview with TMZ earlier this year, Hickerson admitted abusing Panettiere and supported the release of her book, saying, “I think it’s great. I think everyone should read it. I mean, the domestic violence stuff my chapter, everybody should read it.”
What Has Hayden Panettiere Recently Said About Brian Hickerson?On a May 2026 episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, Panettiere opened up about her past relationship.
She described the abuse as a cycle that was difficult to escape. She said the physical abuse could seemingly happen without warning, particularly when her partner was drinking, and compared his sudden changes in behavior to a “Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde situation.”
“We could be dancing and joking, and then a switch would flip and suddenly it was on,” she said. “Something would snap and it was like watching a predator suddenly smell blood.”
You can read more about what Panettiere said about Hickerson here.
JCPenney's White Sapphire Stud and Hoop Earring Set Adds ‘Simple and Elegant’ Sparkle for 80% Off
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The brilliant duo comes with a pair of gleaming studs featuring lab-created white sapphires and a pair of simple golden hoops. If you have a stack, you can easily wear them simultaneously to create a brilliantly coordinated look. They look just as great solo, though — and they’re an amazing deal right now, marked down from their usual $125 to just $25. The 80% discount alone is impressive, but shoppers said the quality is what really makes these accents shine.
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Gayle King Says Hayden Panettiere Was 'Clearly Still Struggling' During Her Final Interview at CBS Mornings
As dozens of tributes continue pouring in for Hayden Panettiere following the actress’s shocking death at just 36-years-old, CBS Mornings’ Gayle King is sharing her own emotional memories of the late Heroes actress.
Opening this morning’s show with the news of Panettiere’s passing, King reflected on her final interview with the Bring It On star, referring to Panettiere’s appearance back in May to promote her memoir, This Is Me: A Reckoning.
“It was hard when she was here that day,” King said of the interview, specifically emphasizing the difficult talking points Panettiere brought up in her book, including lengthy battles with alcoholism, addiction and ailing mental health.
“When she was here in the studio that day, and I was talking to her off-camera, she was saying she felt that she was in a good place,” King continued.
“But she was still, clearly still struggling. To wake up to hear this news was really tough,” the anchor went on to say. “She was so good. She would’ve turned 37 on Friday.”
According to People magazine, Panettiere’s cause of death has yet to be confirmed. As per the outlet, officials with the Greenville Police Department said in a statement that police and EMS staff responded to an emergency 911 call at around 1:50 p.m. EST this past Sunday.
“Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene,” the spokesperson for the department said.
“The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office,” the spokesperson added. “The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call.”
During her discussion with King, Panettiere discussed a variety of extremely personal topics, and that “still working on myself all the time… I’m better, healthier than I’ve been in a long time.”
Halle Berry Rocks Bikini in 'Stunning' Poolside Photos After Turning 60
Halle Berry posted a series of stunning bikini pictures on social media just two days after her 60th birthday.
On Sunday, Aug. 16, the Catwoman icon took to Instagram with a carousel of photos. She declared, “Nothing is B&W,” in the caption.
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The featured image showed Berry rocking a black-and-white two-piece swimsuit while striking a seductive pose at a beach. Sunlight illuminated her dark hair, causing her to glow in the snapshot.
In the second picture, Berry was shown from the neck down exiting a pool. The shot honed in on her toned tummy. Meanwhile, several other photos of the Die Another Day Bond girl featured her in or near a pool or on the beach while rocking a bikini.
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In the comments of Berry’s update, fans flooded the actress — who turned 60 on Aug. 14 — with compliments. One Instagram user wrote, “Halle, you look amazing wow, if I had to choose, I’m taking Halle at 60 over Rihanna at 38 😍😍😍.”
Another exclaimed, “60 never looked sooooooo good!!!! 🔥🔥🔥.”
Someone else proclaimed, “Stunning as always.”
A different follower wrote in disbelief, “No way she is 60.”
Meanwhile, yet another fan commented, “Now that is some chic bikini on a stunning lady 🔥⛱️.”
During a May interview on Today With Jenna & Sheinelle, Berry reflected on the milestone birthday and how she felt about it.
“Great, because, you know, the opposite would be tragic if I weren’t here,” she explained.
However, Berry also admitted, “I feel different than I thought I would feel at 60. What is 60? What is age anymore? It’s a feeling.”
The Hollywood icon later added, “I’m still alive in it. I haven’t gone off into the sunset. I haven’t fallen off. I’m still here doing it on my own terms.”
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Whitney Houston Had No Idea Daughter Bobbi Kristina’s Vocals Would End Up on This Hit Song
When Whitney Houston was recording one of her now-beloved songs, little did she know it would be extra special thanks to the surprise inclusion of her daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown‘s vocals.
“I had her do that outside. Her mom ain’t even know she did that,” producer Wyclef Jean said of Brown’s voice featured in Houston’s “My Love Is Your Love” during an interview on a recent podcast episode of One54.
The famed producer went on to explain that while Houston was singing the song in the recording booth, her daughter, unprompted, said “Sing mommy!” and Jean decided to capture the moment.
“I looked at my engineer, and I was like, “Get the mic,'” he recalled. “And I said, ‘What did you just say, girl?’ She was like, ‘Sing, mommy,’ and then I had it recorded, and I saved it.”
Jean explained that he kept the moment a surprise and didn’t show Houston the final product, with her young daughter on it, until the song was finished.
“[She] was just cheek to cheek, you know?” he said of Houston’s reaction. “Because her whole existence is for her daughter. Her whole existence, her whole living … And then she hears her daughter on a record saying, ‘Sing, mommy.’ That’s all she lives for.”
The song, which was the title track for Houston’s fourth album, released in 1998, went on to peak at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 2000, according to Billboard. The record, also included “It’s Not Right but It’s Okay,” which earned her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance.
Other tracks on the album were “Heartbreak Hotel” and “When You Believe.”
At the time of recording the album, Brown was around 4 or 5 years old, having been born in 1993.
Following Houston’s death in 2012 at age 48, Brown died in 2015 at the age of 22 due to lobar pneumonia. Similar to her mother, she was found immersed in a bathtub with drugs in her system, according to ABC News.
Houston shared her daughter with ex-husband, singer Bobby Brown, 57.
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Hayden Panettiere's 'Shocked' Neighbor Shares New Details About the Actress' Sudden Death
Hayden Panettiere was found dead inside a luxury apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina—and one of her neighbors was “shocked” to hear the news.
“I don’t know that she was there long, and I’m not sure she even ever left the apartment,” a tenant at Judson Mill Lofts told Page Six on Monday, Aug. 17. “I can only speak for myself, but you know, I never saw her [and] I haven’t spoken to anyone else that said they have,” the neighbor continued, adding that she believed the apartment was an Airbnb rental.
“The apartment complex has sent out a couple messages saying it wasn’t anything criminal and that there’s no reason for anyone to be scared or anything like that,” the unnamed source continued.
“It’s still kind of jarring to hear that someone of her stature was here and then that tragically happened to her,” the neighbor added. “The coroner vehicle showed up and of course, I knew then that there was a death. Then woke up this morning to hear that it was Hayden, which is just still shocking.”
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The neighbor also noted that there were two men who were sitting outside of the apartment with police, noting that they looked like they were in shock.
Panettiere was found dead on Sunday, Aug. 16. According to TMZ, she had flown from Los Angeles “to the south” with her ex, Brian Hickerson. She was reportedly found dead inside the apartment by a “friend” who called 911 claiming that someone had gone into “cardiac arrest” and was “unresponsive.”
An investigation into Panettiere’s cause of death is underway.
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Amy Schumer Is Starring in a Divorce Comedy With the 'Best' Title Ever
With summertime comes a whole lot of nuptials. If you attended any good ones, you may have caught yourself saying, “Best wedding ever.”
Meanwhile, we’ve all heard the staggering numbers when it comes to divorce rates — but sometimes it’s for the best, as they say. In fact, there’s a new movie coming out called Best Divorce Ever.
And none other than Amy Schumer is the star and producer of the new break-up comedy from writer-director Sean Mullin (Bob Trevino Likes It, Amira & Sam), Variety reports.
“Divorce has a branding problem,” said Mullin, 51, whose script was inspired by his owned amicable divorce, per Variety on Monday, August 15. “I think we need to change the narrative that the only successful way to end a marriage is for one person to die.”
Here’s the film’s synopsis, according to Variety. “Best Divorce Ever follows Clarissa (Schumer) and Franklin, who after 20 years together decide they’re done with marriage – but not with each other. Determined to pull off the world’s most amicable divorce, they throw an ‘Untying the Knot’ party and eagerly embrace their newly single lives.”
The synopsis continues, “But when disastrous dates, suspicious children and spectacularly misguided attempts at ‘conscious uncoupling’ throw their perfect plan into chaos, Clarissa and Franklin discover that getting divorced is the easy part. Figuring out how to stay a happy family is where things get complicated.”
Schumer Vacationing With a Transformed LookEarlier this summer, Schumer made headlines when she highlighted her 50-pound weight loss in new vacation photos. “I never knew there would be days like this. No filter as per ushe,” Schumer captioned her photo set on Instagram, which includes shots that showed the blonde beauty sporting a mismatched bikini and robe standing on a boat.
She also wore a scuba suit as she headed to the depths of the ocean to check out the scene down there.
View this post on Instagram1973 Blues Song, With Lyrics by Bob Dylan and Bette Midler, Became a Pop Culture Staple
Mac Rebennack, aka Dr. John, was well known among music circles for years before he cut what almost became a novelty song, “Right Place, Wrong Time,” that landed him on the charts.
As a singer, songwriter, and pianist, Dr. John was an active session musician before he gained a following after releasing his album Gris-Gris in 1968. A few years later, he released his sixth studio album titled In the Right Place, with “Right Place, Wrong Time” serving as its first single in 1973. The track would end up putting Dr. John on the map.
The combination of New Orleans rhythm-and-blues and bold funk helped the song reach No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its success also led to its being ranked the 24th-biggest hit of that year and turned Dr. John from a “musician’s musician” into a standout solo artist.
When it came to developing the album, he told Rolling Stone in 1973, “Originally, I felt to go commercial would prostitute myself and bastardize the music. On reflecting, I thought that if without messin’ up the music and keeping the roots and elements of what I want to do musically, I could still make a commercial record I would not feel ashamed from, I’m proud of, and still have a feel for – then it’s not a bad thing but it even serve a good purpose.”
He told SongFacts that the concept of “Right Place, Wrong Time” has been his “life for a long time.” The idea of being in the wrong place at the right time or the right place at the wrong time was a “problem,” as “we’re always shifting gear.”
The backstory behind the creation of the track’s lyrics was long reported not to have been created entirely by Dr. John. Having worked with multiple hit musicians over the years, Dr. John had a list of chart-topping friends in the industry. He used varied source material, with lyrics having been penned by Bob Dylan and even Bette Midler.
“Bob Dylan started it off by laying a line on me: ‘I’m on the right trip, but I’m in the wrong car,'” Dr. John wrote in Under a Hoodoo Moon. “Then Bette Midler gave me one: ‘My head’s in a bad place; I don’t know what it’s there for.’ Doug Sahm also pitched in: ‘I was in the right set, but it must have been the wrong sign.'”
The song peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 33 weeks after its release, but would end up having a much longer legacy in pop culture. In 2000, it was used for the comedy film Lucky Numbers with John Travolta and Lisa Kudrow.
Years later, it was used in the hit FX series American Horror Story: Coven, and even in That 70’s Show. “Right Place, Wrong Time” would even make its way to other popular films like Dazed and Confused and Fun with Dick and Jane. Popular TV series like How I Met Your Mother used the Dr. John track for its episode of the same name, and in Fargo. Horror fans may even recognize a cover of the track in Scream 2.
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Chipotle Drops a Free Entrée Deal on Aug. 20, but Not Everyone Qualifies
Chipotle is running a buy-one-get-one deal on Thursday, Aug. 20, for guests in school gear, and the restaurant decides whether what you have on qualifies.
Buy an entrée at a participating U.S. location from 3 p.m. to close local time. The second one, of equal or lesser value, is free. The chain announced the offer Monday.
Qualifying gear covers middle and high school spirit wear, college tees, sweatshirts, jerseys and hats. The cap is five free entrées per check, subject to availability. Purchased items still earn Chipotle Rewards points, though the offer cannot be combined with other coupons or promotions. Go in person, because catering, mobile, online and delivery orders do not qualify.
When Chipotle Sundays RunsThree more free-entrée days follow. This time the ordering flips to digital only. On Aug. 23, Aug. 30 and Sept. 6, guests in the U.S. and Canada who order two or more entrées after 3 p.m. local time get a free entrée with the code SUNDAYS. Orders run through the Chipotle app, Chipotle.com or Chipotle.ca. On TikTok, “Chipotle Sundays” has emerged as an end-of-weekend ritual, the chain said in its announcement.
Thursday’s BOGO overlaps Chipotle IQ, the chain’s trivia game. It runs Aug. 18 through Aug. 20, 6 a.m. to 5:59 p.m. PT daily. Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada compete for more than $1 million in free Chipotle. Each hour, the first 8,000 players with a perfect score win a prize. On June 11 the chain ran its first-ever matchday BOGO for fans wearing soccer jerseys. Free chips and guac came with an entrée purchase on National Avocado Day and the day after.
College students have Chipotle U Rewards, introduced last back-to-school season. It validates enrollment through ID.me and hands members 1,000 bonus points at signup, plus 20 percent more points on every purchase.
Hayden Panettiere Once Performed Country Icon Patsy Cline's Biggest Hit Alongside a Rock Legend
Late singer and actress Hayden Panettiere once took on a Patsy Cline country classic, with a little help from another music icon.
In the wake of Panettiere’s unexpected death on Sunday, Aug. 16, we’re looking back at one of her legendary performances on the ABC series Nashville. The late star, who played country-pop star Juliette Barnes for the show’s entire six-season run, once got to sing on stage alongside Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler while performing a rendition of Cline’s biggest hit, “Crazy.”
Panettiere and Tyler took the stage together during the first episode of Nashville‘s fourth season. In a clip from the episode, Panettiere performs as Barnes in front of a giant crowd, before a roar of applause erupts while Tyler enters the stage.
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“”Hayden is a peach,” Tyler told Entertainment Weekly ahead of the episode’s premiere in September 2015. “She’s a seasoned pro, from her success on NBC’s ‘Heroes,’ she’s a true professional both while filming, recording and off set as well.”
He also confirmed at the time that they did not lip sync during their performance, and were actually singing together.
“Yes — she is that good!” he said of Panettiere. “We had to give the audience a performance. My favorite thing about filming is that I can yell, ‘CUT!’ and have a do-over if I want. There are no cuts in rock n’ roll.”
Panettiere died on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the age of 36. Her father, Skip Panettiere, confirmed the tragic news with a statement made to ABC News.
“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father said in the statement, while asking for privacy “as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”
Caitlin Clark Was Stunning in Bold Red Co-ord Outfit for Indiana Fever Game
Caitlyn Clark once again made heads turn ahead of Indiana Fever’s game against the Atlanta Dream after stepping out in a bold fashion statement.
The WNBA star doesn’t only know the court, but she sure could ace the fashion department with her killer style in a bold co-ord look during the pregame.
While the main attraction at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Aug. 16 was the intense game between the Fever and Dream, fans were also looking forward to seeing each player’s personal style.
Some featured sporty and casual looks while others opted for a more experimental style, but the 24-year-old point guard stunned in a chic and elegant style.
Clark arrived in a striking red co-ord outfit that instantly caught the attention of fans and media.
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever arrives to the arena before the game against the Atlanta Dream on August 16, 2026.Joe Boatman/NBAE via Getty Images
In an Instagram post shared by the team, her look featured a Lennon Knit Top by Cult Gaia, which retails for $298, paired with wide-leg flowy pants, creating a tonal look.
The WNBA star paired it with white kitten-heeled open sandals and completed the look with dainty accessories.
Fans on social media couldn’t help but adore Clark’s simple yet elegant tunnel fit and how red suited her.
“Caitlin is looking on [fire emojis] wearing Red!!” one wrote.
“Cc slayyy pretty in red,” a commenter added.
“Red is stunning on Caitlin. Monique, AB, Raven, Lexie stunning outfits,” a fan echoed.
“Caitlin wearing red cause she out for blood,” a playful remark from a fan.
The same sentiment was echoed by Reddit users, who posted, “Caitlin looks fantastic!”
“I’m in love with Caitlin, Lexi, and Sophie is all. No big deal,” a user mentioned.
For the past games, Clark has been rocking a fiery red outfit which somehow represents the team’s color.
In a previous Instagram post, she proudly showcased her Prada look during the WNBA All-Star weekend.
Created by the iconic Italian luxury fashion house, the stylish look featured a zip-up jacket paired with oversized bermuda shorts and white pointy-toe heels, which perfectly matched her white handbag from the brand, for which she served as one of the ambassadors.
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World Market's Chic Tiffany-Style Lamp Looks Like a Lucky Estate Sale Treasure
In case you didn’t hear, Tiffany-style lamps are making a major comeback and are very much back in style. First made popular back in the 1800s during the Art Nouveau design movement, the whimsical stained glass lampshades add so much warmth and character to any space and are a welcome departure from the stark minimalism that has dominated interior design trends in recent years.
That said, if you love the look of Tiffany lamps but are not entirely ready to go all out with a vibrant and colorful lampshade, you can still capture the essence of the style in a more subtle way with this ivory and brass Tiffany-style accent lamp available right now at World Market for just $149.99, which is a far more affordable price point than an authentic Tiffany lamp you would at an estate sale or an antique store.
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Tiffany Ivory Stained Glass and Antique Brass Accent Lamp, $149.99 at World MarketWorld Market
World Market’s Tiffany Ivory Stained Glass and Antique Brass Accent Lamp is a gorgeous addition to any space. It is handmade from glass, metal and zinc, with an antique brass finish on its base that looks absolutely stunning.
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Directly inspired by the Art Nouveau stained-glass designer Louis Comfort Tiffany, this table lamp features a hand-painted lampshade in ivory and tan hues. The base of the shade features a charming geometric pattern that adds depth to the piece. The lamp’s clean lines give it just a hint of modern style without detracting from its vintage look. What’s more, the antique brass finish of the lamp’s base adds a bold touch of contrast, and the textured finish creates even more visual interest.
For its overall dimensions, this accent lamp measures seven inches in diameter, 14 inches in height and weighs 3.59 pounds. The base itself measures 4.25 inches in diameter, while the lampshade measures seven inches in diameter and 5.5 inches in height. This makes it the perfect accent piece for a desk, nightstand or side table.
You can find this beautiful Tiffany-inspired accent lamp exclusively on WorldMarket.com.
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1975 Bob Dylan Epic, Ranked One of His Greatest Songs Ever, Helped Release a Man from Prison
It had been a long time since Bob Dylan had found himself as the avatar of protest music by the time 1975 rolled around. Much of the rage directed at his pivot into rock music included a feeling that a generation of young people were losing their popular political voice, as Dylan was probably the biggest factor contributing to the protest oriented folk music of the early-sixties. As it turns out it this side of Dylan was merely taking a hiatus, as his protest roots would come out dressed in their full powers for one of Dylan’s most enraged songs, “Hurricane.”
“Hurricane” details the wrongful conviction and imprisonment of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, who was found guilty of a triple homicide in an improper trial that became a massive scandal of the era. The incident in question involved a shooting that occurred in a Paterson, New Jersey bar that left three people dead. There was a general disdain for Carter, who lived in the area, and much of his conviction was upheld by the testimonies of two men who were committing a robbery nearby. Despite no forensic evidence linking Carter to the murder, he was found guilty in a heavily-biased trial.
This narrative is detailed throughout the eight minute classic Dylan would go on to write, which became one of his most revered songs, even being ranked 39th on Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Bob Dylan Songs” list.
Dylan would go on to tour the song at multiple benefit concerts to try and raise money for a re-trial of Carter. The public outrage generated in large part from the song’s success spawned a long road of retrials that eventually lead to Carter being released in 1985.
The story really highlights the powers music can have when wielded for good. It’s also a really great Dylan song, featuring some really great instrumentation, and a look into what Dylan’s lyrics can look like at their most straightforward and literal. It’s an important chapter in one of the greatest careers in music history.
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