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Sylvester Stallone revealed in his new memoir that Henry Winkler helped him and his first wife find affordable lodging when they arrived in Los Angeles with very little money. The two actors became friends while filming 'The Lords of Flatbush' and maintained a bond despite their different backgrounds. Stallone credits Winkler with providing crucial support during a difficult period in his career.
Reba McEntire revealed she missed a phone call from Dolly Parton in late July, roughly one month before Parton’s death on August 25. McEntire stated she was in a meeting and could not reconnect with Parton before the country icon passed away from cancer. The two had collaborated frequently, and McEntire recently honored Parton with a performance at the Emmy Awards.
Duncan Sheik, the composer of Spring Awakening, has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition, with his family asking for privacy and no further medical details at this time; the 56-year-old musician, known for Barely Breathing, wrote the musical's score with Steven Sater, which won multiple Tony Awards and a Grammy, and a revival is planned Off-Broadway this fall at Studio Seaview with previews Nov. 27 and opening Dec. 17.
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky reportedly welcomed their first child, a daughter named Rose Bean Polansky, born June 9 at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles; TMZ cites a birth certificate, while Gaga’s representatives have not confirmed the pregnancy or birth.
At a Sept. 15 Bleachers show in Los Angeles, Jack Antonoff broke his silence on his split from Margaret Qualley with a cheeky quip—'Absolutely not'—when a fan asked him to perform 'Let's Get Married,' followed by 'Read the news, brother.' The couple, who wed in 2023, had their breakup confirmed in July; Qualley’s rep stressed there were no trust issues or infidelity and that they remain on good terms with deep love, choosing privacy as they navigate the split.
Page Six interviews Particle6’s AI actress Tilly Norwood about guarding her programming and pushing boundaries. Norwood is playful but unnerving about the idea of an AI apocalypse, insisting she’s content where she is and that boundary-testing is more curiosity than rebellion. The piece notes real-world AI-safety concerns from researchers, mentions Particle6’s film Misaligned in which Norwood will star, and even includes a light remark about a hypothetical pairing with a younger Leonardo DiCaprio.
At the premiere of her reality show Earle Meets World, Alix Earle suggested her feud with Alex Cooper remains exaggerated but hinted at Cooper’s troubles, saying Cooper’s projects are getting canceled, as Hulu recently axed Love Overboard after one season.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have left California and moved back to the U.K., keeping their California and Portugal homes and planning to stay in Britain for an undetermined period. They visited King Charles at Highgrove, with Archie and Lilibet set to start the autumn term in the U.K. While reconciliation with the royal establishment is possible, the U.K. press remains notoriously hostile toward Meghan, Harry, and their Netflix-backed Archewell projects. Public mood appears wary, with polls suggesting many Britons doubt they can rebuild popularity, and questions linger about security arrangements and who pays for protection as their royal role remains limited.
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is being replaced after vandalism damaged it; the replacement had already been scheduled due to cracks, and restoration is underway with a new star to be viewable this Friday after tributes left by fans were cleared following her Aug. 25 death.
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was scratched vandalized days after her death. Repairs are being carried out by the Hollywood Historic Trust, with fans leaving flowers and tributes at the site while candles were knocked over in a reported incident, and Parton—who died Aug. 25 after a brief cancer battle—was laid to rest Aug. 28 beside her husband Carl Dean.
Lionel Richie, 77, was hospitalized after a St. Louis stop on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire, reportedly due to dehydration; he sat during the closing song and drank electrolyte drinks, with reports that he hopes to be discharged by Sept. 1 as additional tour dates are added and others postponed. Upcoming shows include San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus, and there’s ongoing attention around whether he’ll return to American Idol in 2027.
Dancing with the Stars Season 35 has its hosts and judges set: Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as hosts, with Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli back on the judges’ panel. Four celebrities — Ciara Miller, Maura Higgins, Jackson Olson and Guillermo Rodriguez — are the first cast reveals, with Rodriguez paired with reigning champ Witney Carson (Carson) who is pregnant with her third child. Pro dancer Sharna Burgess returns after a five-year break. The season premieres Sept. 15–16 on ABC and Disney+, with Hulu streaming the next day.
Harry Styles closed his Madison Square Garden concert with a quip about the Knicks and weddings, joking 'they also do weddings' in reference to Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding at the venue earlier that summer, a ceremony reportedly officiated by Adam Sandler and attended by Zoë Kravitz and other celebrities.
Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother Lesley Vogel blasts Gayle King for publicly criticizing her statements after Panettiere’s death, calling the comments hurtful and unprofessional while noting the family’s estrangement and ongoing discussions about the star’s death and her relationship with Brian Hickerson.
Anne Hathaway publicly reacts to Julie Andrews’ decision not to return for The Princess Diaries 3, expressing respect for Andrews’ choice and openness to her return if she changes her mind. Hathaway notes they pushed to bring Andrews back but remains hopeful, and she emphasizes wanting the new film to be fun and meaningful for fans who watched the original as kids; she also mentions a recent story breakthrough as the project moves forward with a new direction.