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Hayden Panettiere’s death ruled an accidental overdose involving fentanyl
The Greenville County coroner ruled that Hayden Panettiere’s death was an accidental overdose caused by the toxic effects of multiple drugs, including fentanyl, found at a South Carolina apartment; authorities said there were no signs of foul play and the investigation is ongoing.
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Brunson to Host SNL Season 52 Premiere After Knicks' Historic Title
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson will host Saturday Night Live's Season 52 premiere on Sept. 26, fresh off leading the Knicks to the NBA title, with Katseye as the musical guest. The four-week hosting slate also includes Dakota Johnson, Inde Navarrette, and Shane Gillis, and there could be celebrity cameos from Knicks attendees Timothée Chalamet, Mariska Hargitay, and Taylor Swift.
Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals Engagement During Canceled Bachelorette Season
Taylor Frankie Paul says she got engaged while filming a Bachelorette season that was pulled from the air days before its premiere, a detail she discusses in a clip from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The engagement reportedly came from a Bachelorette suitor identified as Doug Mason; after filming she returned to Utah and began texting her ex, Dakota Mortensen, with whom she shares a son. Mortensen has been involved in past legal issues and a domestic-violence investigation, though prosecutors later said no new charges would be filed. Filming for Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 5 paused and then resumed, with the new season set to premiere Sept. 10.
Sandra Bullock: Kids Come First, Shaping Her Schedule on Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie
On Kylie Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, Sandra Bullock says her two teenage kids are her everything and she only takes on work when it fits their schedules, describing Louis as a wise, observant 16-year-old and Laila as fearless and fiercely independent; she emphasizes family comes first and notes her production company strives for flexibility to keep that balance.
Heartbreak Diet: Bunnie XO Details 20-Pound Loss After Jelly Roll Divorce
Bunnie XO revealed on the Open Book podcast and TODAY that after Jelly Roll filed for divorce (May 18) she stopped eating and lost about 20 pounds, even eating baby food to cope with heartbreak; she recalled moments when her team had to pick her up off the floor and give IVs. The couple, married nearly a decade, cited irreconcilable differences in their split. She later spoke about moving forward and not dwelling in the breakup, noting she deleted a prior podcast episode about the divorce and emphasizing resilience in her post-divorce life.
Sean Lennon and Kemp Muhl Welcome Aurelius, Lennon’s First Grandchild
Sean Ono Lennon and his partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl announced the birth of their son Aurelius, making Aurelius John Lennon’s first grandchild.
Swift-Kelce wedding goes all in on fun with no speeches and a phone-free party
On the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce reveals Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ditched traditional wedding formalities—no lengthy speeches or sit-down reception—in favor of a carefree, phone-free celebration at Madison Square Garden, officiated by Adam Sandler. The privacy of no phones let guests mingle across both families and careers, making the night feel intimate and unforgettable for the couple and attendees alike.
Adam Sandler Officiated Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s MSG Wedding
Travis Kelce shared new details about his and Taylor Swift’s private Madison Square Garden wedding (July 3, 2026) on New Heights, revealing that Adam Sandler was ordained to officiate in classic Sandler style and describing the magical, phones-off night that brought together people from both of their lives.
Kelce-Swift Pooch Headlines Tommy Hilfiger’s NYC Campaign
Travis Kelce’s dog stars in Tommy Hilfiger’s Only in New York ad campaign alongside Swift, shot at The Plaza in NYC; the Samoyed dog (name undisclosed) makes an on-screen debut with Kelce, and the campaign also features Gigi Hadid, Jisoo, Peggy Gou, Frances Tiafoe and Carmelo Anthony, with Kelce praising how the pup fit the Tommy Hilfiger aesthetic and noting a special cameo.
McDonald’s sails into new seas with SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal toys
McDonald’s is launching a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal in the U.S. starting Sept. 15, featuring 15 exclusive toys that reimagine Bikini Bottom characters as members of the Straw Hat crew. The cross-brand collaboration, available for a limited time at participating locations, marks the latest in a string of fast-food mashups (following Hello Kitty x Godzilla and Wendy’s SpongeBob tie-ins) that blend anime and cartoon franchises with kids’ meals.
Dolly Parton’s Go-To Southern Comfort Foods
Following Dolly Parton’s death at 80, TODAY highlights her long-documented love of Southern comfort foods, from Sunday fried chicken and Dollywood funnel cakes to banana pudding, coconut cake and chocolate cake; she also cooked on movie sets (chicken and dumplings, peanut butter fudge), and her culinary legacy spans cookbooks, a Duncan Hines collaboration, and a Lodge cookware line.