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Garfield contemplates leaving Hollywood for a quieter life
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DEA joins probe into Hayden Panettiere’s death as toxicology results loom
The Independent reports that the US Drug Enforcement Administration has joined the investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death in South Carolina. An autopsy showed no signs of trauma and toxicology results could take up to 12 weeks as police assess potential criminal conduct related to her on-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson; Panettiere, famed for Heroes, Nashville, and the Scream films, died at age 36 amid ongoing tributes.
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Exorcist Star Linda Blair Under Kennel-Operation Probe Over 100 Dogs
Los Angeles County’s Department of Animal Care and Control executed a search warrant at Linda Blair’s home to inspect a kennel operation housing more than 100 dogs, aimed at verifying animal care, safety conditions, and overall welfare. The agency noted permits reportedly expired in 2023 and said the inspection would determine if conditions meet local codes, while Blair posted an Instagram video calling it paperwork as she continues her animal-rescue work with the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation.
Donna Mills at 85 Joins OnlyFans, Latest Celebrity to Sign Up
Donna Mills, the 85-year-old Knots Landing star who also appeared in Jordan Peele’s Nope, has joined OnlyFans, joining a wave of celebrities monetizing direct fan connections on the platform and describing it as a way to engage with audiences on their own terms.
Megan Moroney Cries on Stage as Denver Show Is Abruptly Canceled
Country singer Megan Moroney canceled her Denver performance mid-song due to illness, breaking into tears as she told fans she wouldn’t be able to give 100%. She apologized, announced the show would be rescheduled for August 27 with tickets honored (refunds available), and said she loves her fans as the Cloud 9 Tour continues with upcoming dates such as Portland.
Ted Lasso boss explains tough calls as Season 4 pivots to a new lineup
Jason Sudeikis says he had to make very difficult phone calls to former Ted Lasso cast members to explain that Season 4 will shift focus to a new lineup centered on a women’s team, not the AFC Richmond players; several leads will return (including Hannah Waddingham, Jeremy Swift, Juno Temple and Brett Goldstein), while others may not return and Henry is recast with Grant Feely as the son.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt seeks to drop Pitt surname amid ongoing celebrity name changes
Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt, 18, has legally petitioned to remove Pitt from her surname, becoming the fourth Jolie-Pitt child to change their name; a hearing is set for November 2 after she turned 18, with the reason listed as personal. Her siblings Maddox and Zahara previously pursued name changes, and Shiloh already goes by Jolie, all part of a broader Jolie-Pitt family trend amid their high-profile divorce.
Netflix’s A Toxic Love Story uncovers a Craigslist hoax that jailed an innocent woman
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World Cup halftime sparks debate as Madonna-led show stretches 27 minutes
The first FIFA World Cup final halftime show sparked a polarized response: a star-studded medley featuring Madonna with Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, BTS, Shakira, Justin Bieber, The Muppets and Burna Boy, among others, plus cameos from Jason Sudeikis and Coach Beard. The 27-minute performance delay interrupted play and sparked memes as viewers debated spectacle versus disruption; the show exceeded the standard 15-minute half by design, fueling ongoing debate about the tournament’s entertainment-centric approach.
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