Michael Wright, who starred as the lead vocalist Eddie King Jr. in Robert Townsend’s The Five Heartbeats and as Wesley Snipes’ brother in Sugar Hill, has died. He was 70.
Wright died Wednesday in Lo… [+3469 chars]

The New York native also was memorable as a Resistance fighter on ‘V’ and as the doomed inmate Omar White on ‘Oz.’

Hollywood Reporter

Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Sugar Hill,’ Dies at 70 - The Hollywood Reporter

“Insidious: Out of the Further” leapfrogged “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and took the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office on Friday, but Marvel’s webslinger is still poised to win the weekend.
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'Insidious: Out of the Further' took first place on friday at the domestic box office, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' will win the weekend.

Variety

Box Office: 'Insidious: Out of the Further' Takes First Place on Friday - Variety

When actor Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina apartment on Aug. 16, her abusive on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson was there. Panettieres death has since cast a spotli… [+118 chars]

When actor Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive inside a South Carolina apartment on Aug. 16, her abusive on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson was there.

NBC News

Hayden Panettiere’s death puts renewed scrutiny on abusive ex-boyfriend - NBC News

The Wall Street Journal

Behold the Hairless He-Men of Summer - WSJ

Meghan Markle’s hot new opportunity to appear in a Guy Ritchie Netflix drama that’s filmed in the United Kingdom has reportedly been withdrawn, due to all the backlash and chaos surrounding the sudde… [+6288 chars]

Famed editor Tina Brown said that having an acting job lined up in the U.K. would make it easier for Meghan to return to her husband’s home country.

The Mercury News

Meghan Markle loses Netflix acting gig due to ‘intense’ backlash amid UK return: report - The Mercury News

Following weeks of difficult negotiations, musicians with the Boston Symphony Orchestra voted unanimously Saturday morning to authorize the first strike in the orchestras history.
The vote, which co… [+2135 chars]

The vote, which comes just before their current contract expires at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, does not immediately call for a strike.

The Boston Globe

Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians vote to authorize a strike with contract set to expire - The Boston Globe

The first week of Tupac Shakurs long-awaited murder trial exposed the challenge prosecutors face nearly 30 years after his death most of the key players are dead, others refuse to cooperate and their… [+5938 chars]

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' own words from police interviews and his memoir form the backbone of the prosecution's case in the Tupac Shakur murder trial.

Fox News

Tupac Shakur murder trial's first week sees heated testimony from reluctant witnesses with old gangland ties - Fox News

Margaret Qualley let her dogs out at the premiere of “The Dog Stars.” Variety via Getty Images
Chanel’s controversial “barefoot sandals” claimed their first off-runway victim on Thursday, when Marga… [+2957 chars]

Margaret Qualley’s not the first famous person to free their piggies at a high-profile event.

Page Six

A brief history of celebrities going barefoot on the red carpet - Page Six

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<ul><li>Bill Maher criticized Donald Trump and his assistant Natalie Harp on Real Time, referencing rumors about their close relationship.</li><li>Maher mocked Harp’s role as Trump’s “e… [+2505 chars]

The 'Real Time With Bill Maher' host also called Trump's executive assistant his 'emotional support employee.'

TVInsider

Bill Maher Issues Blunt Takedown of Donald Trump & Natalie Harp After Leaked Personal Letters - TV Insider

In 2022, Sophia Maddox received a phone call that upended everything she thought she knew about her family and sent her searching for answers about one of America's most notorious criminals.
At the … [+9567 chars]

Sophia Maddox was living in Los Angeles when a phone call from her father revealed Charles Manson was her grandfather, sending her on a painful quest.

Charles Manson's granddaughter reveals moment she discovered dark family secret: 'It was devastating' - Fox News

ALLEN, TexasThe headliner for the Iowa State Fair's Grandstand show on Saturday has been arrested in Texas, but fair officials say they have been told he will make it for the show. 
BigXThaPlug, the… [+987 chars]

Less than 24 hours before his Iowa State Fair Grandstand performance, BigXThaPlug was arrested and jailed in Texas.

KCCI Des Moines

BigXThaPlug, Saturday's Iowa State Fair Grandstand headliner, arrested in Texas - KCCI

There's a moment a few minutes into the first episode of the new HBO superhero series Lanterns that neatly carves out a corner of the DC universe and stakes a claim on it.
John (Aaron Pierre) is ang… [+5678 chars]

If Watchmen taught us that you can use superheroes to excavate the cracked foundations of the American experience, Lanterns seems content to linger in the shadow of another HBO prestige genre series, True Detective.

'Lanterns' shines a bright but unsteady light - NPR

Hailey Bieber's dedication to her fitness routine is clear and there's no better way to show off her hard-earned results than in a sleek sports bra and matching leggings.
The Rhode founder took to I… [+2284 chars]

Hailey Bieber looked sculpted in a stylish workout set that she accessorized with vibrant wired headphones – see pictures

HELLO!

Hailey Bieber shows off toned abs in plunging sports bra - Yahoo

There might've been bigger names at Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' wedding, but NOBODY cut the rug more than Knicks star Josh Hart ... according to his teammate Jose Alvarado.
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There might've been bigger names at Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods' wedding, but NOBODY cut the rug more than Knicks star Josh Hart ... according to his teammate Jose Alvarado.

Josh Hart Tore Up Dance Floor At KAT & Jordyn Woods' Wedding, NYK Jose Alvarado Says - TMZ

In a new court filing, the former child actress Raquel Lee alleges she was repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted by a Disney worker during production of The Poof Point, a 2001 Disney Channel origin… [+3451 chars]

Her claim, pertaining to the 2001 Disney Channel movie 'The Poof Point,' asserts that a “middle-aged, male employee who was involved in the filming” groomed and then repeatedly assaulted her.

Former Child Actress Raquel Lee Alleges Disney Negligent in On-Set Sexual Abuse - The Hollywood Reporter

'Mother Mary,' 'Toy Story 5,' and Netflix's latest maddening Boeing documentary just landed on streaming

Tom's Guide

5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Paramount+ and more (August 22-23) - Tom's Guide

Dolly Parton shared an update on Friday amid ongoing health issues following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.
When speaking to People, Parton said, “I am dealing with som… [+2076 chars]

Dolly Parton shared an update on Friday amid ongoing health issues following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, who died in March 2025.

Rolling Stone

Dolly Parton Shares Health Update With Fans: ‘I’m Still Healin,’ I’m Still Workin” - Rolling Stone

Moon alert
Avoid shopping (except food and gas) and important decisions from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Chicago time. After that, the moon moves from Sagittarius into Capricorn. 
Aries (March 21-April 19)
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Suntimes.com

Horoscope for Saturday, August 22, 2026 - Chicago Sun-Times

After enduring years of character assassinations by the right, Hunter Biden is in the throes of a chaotic media blitz that’s included Twitter-trolling, posting on Substack and appearances on a number… [+2718 chars]

The “Real Time” host welcomed Joe Biden’s troubled son on his HBO show Friday night for a conversation that was all over the place.

Bill Maher Puts Hunter Biden in the Hot Seat: ‘I’ve Seen You With Your Dick Out’ - Variety

Nick Aldis declared that neither Cody Rhodes nor Randy Orton will receive another Undisputed WWE Title Match if they have any physical contact on the road to Sunday Nights Main Event. Rhodes and Orto… [+1655 chars]

Sami Zayn interfered in a classic slugfest pitting Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk against Kevin Owens in Toronto, blasting Owens with the gold after KO refused his help and allowing Punk to emerge victorious. Plus, The MFTs retained the WWE Tag Team Title ag…

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