KEY POINT Matthew McConaughey has acknowledged that a DNA test could be one way to finally address a persistent rumor that he and Woody Harrelson are brothers. The two longtime friends and Austin-based actors have maintained a close relationship, and their real-life connection has now inspired Brothers, an eight-episode comedy series coming to Apple TV+. … Read more
Key point Dolly Parton’s reported final wish was not centered on flowers or traditional tributes. Instead, the country music icon wanted fans to support children through her Imagination Library, asking for $50 donations to the program in her memory. Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80 after what her team described as a brief battle … Read more
KEY POINT Princess Astrid died at 94, according to an announcement from Norway’s Royal Palace. Her brother, King Harald V, died at 89 after more than 35 years on the throne. Norway will hold a state-funded funeral for Astrid, with flags flown at half-mast nationwide. Princess Astrid of Norway has died at the age of … Read more
KEY POINT Stella Parton says no entertainers she knows have contacted her with condolences since Dolly’s death. She speculated that her political activism on social media could be a reason. The comments have renewed attention on the sisters’ differing approaches to political expression. Stella Parton, the younger sister of country music icon Dolly Parton, says … Read more
Pete Davidson Reflects on 9/11 and His Daughter Pete Davidson is approaching the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks while facing the milestone from a new perspective: as a father. The comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member lost his father, FDNY firefighter Scott Matthew Davidson, during the attacks in 2001. Davidson was … Read more
KEY POINT Stella Parton shared the personal detail during a recent interview with CBS Mornings, offering a rare glimpse into Dolly Parton’s final days. According to Stella, prayer was the last thing Dolly specifically asked her for. “That’s the last thing Dolly asked me for, was prayer,” Stella recalled. The revelation comes after Dolly died … Read more
KEY POINT P-Valley Season 3 premieres Dec. 4 with two episodes airing back-to-back. The final season will consist of nine episodes and arrives more than four years after Season 2 ended. Creator Katori Hall is ending the series on her own terms after developing its story for 17 years. The Pynk is preparing for one … Read more
Jennifer Lawrence Makes Rare Social Media Move Jennifer Lawrence has joined Instagram for the first time in more than a decade, creating a verified account that marks a notable change in her public social media presence. KEY POINT Lawrence joined Instagram on September 9 under the verified handle @jlaw. The account had about 800,000 followers … Read more
KEY POINT Brian “Nashville” Duckworth died at his home in Clarksburg on September 7 at age 56. Alongside his siblings, he performed with West Virginia country group Taylor Made. Away from music, Duckworth worked as a dump truck driver and became known by colleagues as the “Truck Boss.” Brian “Nashville” Duckworth lived two distinct professional … Read more
KEY POINT Celine Dion will begin a 26-show Paris residency on September 12, with performances scheduled through May 2027. Her renewed popularity extends beyond longtime fans, with Gen Z and millennials embracing her music, personality and fashion. Viral moments, a candid documentary and her growing presence on TikTok have helped reshape her public image. Celine … Read more
