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Kenan Thompson steps in as AGT guest judge while Cowell recovers
Kenan Thompson will serve as a guest judge on America’s Got Talent on September 1 while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery, NBC announced on the show's Instagram. Thompson previously filled in during the 2020 live quarterfinals. Cowell has undergone multiple back surgeries after 2020 and 2022 injuries, and more guest judges will be announced later.
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Dragon star calls season 3 finale death an honour
Phia Saban, who plays Helaena Targaryen on House of the Dragon, says she was honoured to die in the season 3 finale, having sensed her character’s fate as the series diverges from the books. She received the official call from showrunner Ryan Condal and described the moment as exhilarating, as the show moves toward its final season. The finale depicts Helaena’s death after being imprisoned by Rhaenyra, a brutal moment that continues the show’s departures from George R.R. Martin’s source material and fuels ongoing debates about adaptation, underscored by Martin’s distancing from the project and Condal’s defense of their creative choices.
Phoebe Bridgers Turns Heartbreak Into Art on Lost Weekend
Phoebe Bridgers’ Lost Weekend is a candid, autobiographical album that threads grief, love, and a high-profile breakup with Paul Mescal into intimate lyricism and lush production, with collaborators like Jack Antonoff and Maya Hawke; the piece highlights Bridgers’ evolving songwriting and suggests the album—out August 14 on Dead Oceans—confirms her status as a defining voice in contemporary indie music.
Dragon series chief defends book departures amid Martin backlash
House of the Dragon director Nina López-Corrado defends the show’s deviations from George RR Martin’s books, saying the changes are deliberate and advance the story, despite Martin’s criticism. Showrunner Ryan Condal has argued that adapting the source requires invention and collaboration with Martin, though Martin has voiced frustration with the process. The interview references season 3 developments (including Dreamfyre and Corlys Velaryon’s kidnapping) and teases a path toward a fourth season and a major finale, underscoring that departures are meant to deepen character arcs and upcoming battles.
Grande pauses public life after tour amid ongoing health scrutiny
Ariana Grande is stepping back from public life after finishing her Eternal Sunshine tour in London on Sept. 1, citing ongoing scrutiny of her health and body. Her representative says she will complete the tour on a high note and then take a much-needed break from public-facing work, including stepping away from the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, following the release of her eighth album Petal.
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
Netflix’s A Toxic Love Story reveals that Michelle Hadley was wrongfully jailed after her ex’s new wife and husband staged a diabolical scheme—creating fake emails and Craigslist ‘rape fantasy’ ads to frame Hadley for crimes she didn’t commit. Hadley spent 88 days in jail before charges were dropped, while her ex, Ian Diaz, and his wife Angela Diaz were later convicted or pled guilty in related crimes. The documentary exposes the manipulation of investigators and a broader truth behind the case in Orange County.