Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ Star, Dies at 36
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes, Nashville and the Scream franchise, has died at the age of 36. Panettiere’s death was reported by TMZ on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Her representative later confirmed the news to ABC News. Her father, Skip Panettiere, shared a statement remembering his daughter as “an incredible light” and “a force of nature”…
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods Officially Married in Star-Studded Malibu Wedding
Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods are officially husband and wife. The New York Knicks star and longtime girlfriend Jordyn Woods tied the knot Saturday, August 15, in a glamorous outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The intimate-yet-star-studded celebration brought together family, friends, NBA stars and some of Hollywood’s biggest names. Woods, 28, stunned in a…
The Isley Brothers’ Long-Running Trademark Battle Has Finally Come to an End
Finally, the legal battle over the legendary Isley Brothers name is over. Ronald Isley and the estate of his late brother, Rudolph Isley, have reached an out-of-court settlement, bringing their years-long federal trademark dispute over the name “The Isley Brothers” to an end. Attorneys for both sides filed a stipulation of dismissal in federal court in Chicago on Wednesday,…
Gospel Artist Nikki Ross Bellamy Dies at 54
The gospel music community is mourning the loss of Houston gospel powerhouse Nikki L. Ross Bellamy, who died August 14 at the age of 54. At this time, a cause if death hasn’t been revealed. Ross Bellamy was one of Houston’s most distinctive and celebrated gospel voices, building a career that spanned decades and included collaborations…
Newlywed Couple Killed in Four-Vehicle Crash on I-10 in Louisiana
A newlywed couple lost their lives Wednesday evening after a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Ascension Parish, Louisiana State Police said. The victims were identified as 35-year-old Alyssia Stewart and her 37-year-old husband, Dusharne Stewart, both of Prairieville. The couple were traveling together in a 2017 Nissan Altima when the crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. near…
Beloved North Carolina Coach and Teacher Stabbed to Death; Boyfriend Arrested in Pennsylvania
A beloved North Carolina teacher and girls’ basketball coach was found stabbed to death inside her Raleigh home, and authorities say her boyfriend has been arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the killing. Sheremy Gwenette Dillard, 57, was found dead around 12:18 p.m. Thursday at a home on Whistling Straits Way, according to the Raleigh…
6-Year-Old Nonverbal Girl Dies After Being Left on Hot Daycare Bus in Tennessee
A 6-year-old girl died after she was allegedly left inside a daycare bus for several hours during extreme summer heat in Cordova, Tennessee. The child, identified by her family as Winter Jones, was discovered unresponsive at Kid University daycare shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Memphis police said officers responded to an emergency call at…
Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Damien Woody Out at ESPN After 15 Years
Super Bowl champion and longtime NFL analyst Damien Woody is leaving ESPN after 15 years with the network. Woody, 48, confirmed that his ESPN contract will not be renewed. He will remain on the air through the end of the month, including Thursday, by his own choice. The former offensive lineman enjoyed a successful 12-year…
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s Mother Reaches Settlement Over Late Actor’s Estate
A new development has emerged in the ongoing legal battle surrounding the estate of late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Warner’s mother, Pamela Warner, has reached a settlement with the guardians representing her granddaughter, the late actor’s daughter, regarding the child’s inheritance from her father’s estate. The agreement has not yet been approved by the court. According to…
‘All That’ Star Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Attack
Christy Knowings, the actress best known for her memorable run on Nickelodeon’s beloved sketch-comedy series All That, has died at the age of 46. Knowings died Tuesday night, August 11, at a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering a severe asthma attack that resulted in brain damage, according to TMZ. She had been hospitalized since Friday, August…
