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Ken Urker, the partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and father of their infant daughter, was found dead at his home in Raceland, Louisiana, on October 1, 2026. He was discovered unresponsive by a family member at 6:15 p.m. CDT. Authorities have confirmed his death but have not yet released the cause, as the investigation remains ongoing.
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes posted her first message signed with her own initials from prison, claiming she was 'silenced' for 1,216 days. The post coincides with the release of the A24 documentary 'You Can See Everything' and her upcoming transfer to a halfway house in Texas.
Former child actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was detained by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in Westlake Village on Monday, September 23, 2026. He was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for blocking traffic at a green light. While deputies investigated the driver for suspected intoxication, Thomas allegedly exited the vehicle, refused orders, and kicked a deputy in the stomach. He was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills station on felony-level charges but released the next day without formal charges filed.
The Greenville County Coroner’s Office has officially ruled the death of actress Hayden Panettiere an accident caused by the toxic effects of fentanyl and multiple other substances. The report, released on September 22, 2026, lists 4-ANPP, alprazolam, methocarbamol, and quetiapine as contributing factors. An autopsy found no signs of trauma, and the case notes she had recently completed rehabilitation. While the coroner’s investigation is closed, police and the DEA are continuing separate inquiries into the circumstances.
Marvel actress Carrie Bernans suffered severe injuries after being hit by a car on New Year's Eve near Madison Square Garden in NYC. The car crashed into a food truck, pinning Bernans and injuring others, including three NYPD officers. The 44-year-old male driver, allegedly fleeing from a hit-and-run, is now in custody. Bernans has undergone surgery for multiple injuries. The incident occurred as crowds were leaving Times Square after the New Year's celebration, and a mass casualty incident was declared.
Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was scammed out of a significant amount of money by fraudsters posing as his bank. The scammers contacted him after he lost a card, making the communication seem legitimate. They gained access to his bank accounts by tricking him into providing personal information and setting up call and message forwarding. Cohen is currently trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branches if they suspect fraudulent activity. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the top reported internet crime in 2022.
Andy Cohen, the host of "Watch What Happens Live!" and "Daddy Diaries" podcast, disclosed that he was defrauded by scammers who posed as his bank. The scammers capitalized on a card he had recently lost, leading him to believe that there was fraud on his account. Despite realizing something was wrong when asked for his Apple ID, Cohen had already logged into his bank app through a fraudulent site, granting the scammers access. They managed to wire "a lot of money" from his accounts and set up call and message forwarding to intercept bank communications. Cohen is still trying to recover the stolen funds and advises others to be vigilant with emails and to visit their bank branch if they suspect fraud. The FBI's 2023 report highlights phishing as the most reported internet crime in 2022, with significant financial losses.