KEY POINT Leah Remini is set to join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 16, according to sources cited by Deadline. Tracy Tutor is also joining the cast after moving from Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles. Amanda Frances confirmed she will not return after appearing on the show for one season. Remini, known for … 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 POINT Dolly Parton and Carl Dean married in 1966 and remained together until Dean’s death in 2025, without having children. Parton said not having children gave her greater freedom to concentrate on music, touring and other projects. She directed that freedom toward philanthropy, including the Imagination Library, which provides books to children regardless of … 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
KEY POINTS Royal broadcaster Ian Pelham Turner expects the Sussexes’ return to generate significant British media attention. Christopher Andersen questioned whether Meghan could adapt again to life under intense UK media scrutiny. Former royal butler Grant Harrold described the situation as a delicate series of moves involving Harry, William and King Charles. The prospect of … Read more
KEY POINTS Dave Bautista has officially confirmed his casting as Kratos. Ryan Hurst exited the role following an injury. Production is expected to restart from scratch when filming resumes later this year. Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in the upcoming God of War TV show, taking over the central role previously … Read more
