KEY POINT Parton’s oversized hair and glamorous appearance became defining parts of her public image. She has spoken candidly about cosmetic treatments instead of hiding the work behind her polished appearance. Her approach to style is closely tied to individuality and doing what feels right for her. Parton’s relationship with beauty has always been personal. … Read more
KEY POINT Tom Cruise will reprise his role as Cole Trickle from the 1990 racing film. Anne Hathaway will co-star as a team owner and engineer. Paramount has scheduled the sequel for release on June 2, 2028. Cruise announced the project Saturday at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, just hours before NASCAR’s regular-season … Read more
KEY POINTS Peter Cullen died at his Los Angeles home on Wednesday at age 85. He voiced iconic characters including Optimus Prime and Eeyore during a career spanning more than 200 credits. Cullen’s family remembered him as a man of compassion, integrity and kindness. Peter Cullen, one of the most recognizable voices in film and … Read more
KEY POINTS Morgan died Aug. 24, 2026, at age 94, according to her obituary. She became widely recognized as a judge on Chuck Barris’ The Gong Show. Her career began in entertainment through a family vaudeville act and later expanded into singing and acting. Morgan, whose birth name was Mary Margaret Morgan, died Aug. 24, … Read more
KEY POINTS Curry originated Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Show before reprising the role in the landmark 1975 film. His later career included Pennywise in It, Wadsworth in Clue and King Arthur in Monty Python’s Spamalot. Curry continued acting and voice work after a major stroke in 2012, including appearances connected to Rocky Horror. … Read more
KEY POINTS Dolly Parton died Tuesday in Nashville at age 80, according to a family statement attributed to her nephew Bryan Seaver. She sold more than 100 million records, wrote more than 3,000 songs, released 49 albums and won 11 Grammy Awards. Beyond music, Parton became known for philanthropy, including a literacy program that has … Read more
KEY POINTS Sharna Burgess will return as a professional dancer for Season 35 after a five-year absence from the show. Her celebrity partner has not yet been announced. The full Season 35 cast and professional pairings will be revealed on Good Morning America on Sept. 2. Good Morning America announced Monday, Aug. 24, that Burgess … Read more
KEY POINTS Janie Bradford Hobbs died at a Los Angeles hospital after an extended illness, her family said Saturday. She co-wrote “Money (That’s What I Want),” one of the songs associated with Motown’s early history. Her songwriting also contributed to recordings by artists including Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Janie Bradford Hobbs, whose work helped … Read more
KEY POINTS Fabares died Aug. 22 in Los Angeles at age 82. Her television career included The Donna Reed Show, One Day at a Time and Coach. Her 1962 recording “Johnny Angel” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fabares began performing on television as a child, appearing on The Loretta Young Show when … Read more
KEY POINTS Wright died after heart failure and complications linked to Marchiafava Bignami disease, according to a family statement provided to TMZ. His career included more than 50 film and television appearances, spanning several decades. He became especially recognized for playing lead vocalist Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats. Wright’s … Read more
