Serena Williams turned a frightening childbirth experience into a pointed conversation about women's healthcare. The tennis legend said her ordeal showed her how widespread those struggles had become.
Williams revisited the experience during the Forbes Power Women's Summit on September 10. She also connected her advocacy to motherhood, entrepreneurship and the example she wanted to set for her daughters.
Williams told Forbes Executive Vice President Moira Forbes that she initially misunderstood the scale of the problem. "When I told my story, I didn't realize how many people could relate," she said. "Then I realized it's a women's problem." She later delivered her bluntest punchline about childbirth. "If men were giving birth, they would have sweets [and] like all kinds of medicines," Williams said. She joked that the healthcare problem "wouldn't be the same" otherwise.
The 44-year-old faced life-threatening complications after delivering Alexis Olympia in 2017. Doctors performed an emergency C-section before a coughing fit reopened her wound. Williams previously detailed the ordeal in a 2018 CNN opinion piece. Doctors discovered a large abdominal hematoma before she developed a pulmonary embolism.
The condition triggered a six-day medical battle and multiple surgeries. Williams said her doctor listened when she knew something had gone wrong. "I knew something was wrong with me and it was super important that I was heard," she said. She credited her doctor and nurses with helping save her life.

#problem #doctors #healthcare #ordeal

Dolly Parton's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings
She spoke about how Dolly reacted to their sister Freida asking fans for "prayers" in October 2025
Freida's public request came after Dolly postponed her Las Vegas residency, which was later canceled due to health issues months before the country icon's August 2025 death
How did Dolly Parton feel about her sister Freida asking for "prayers" before fans knew details of the late "Jolene" singer's illness?
Dolly's sister Stella appeared on the Thursday, Sept. 10 episode of CBS Mornings and spoke to host Gayle King about how the country icon reacted when Freida asked fans for support in October 2025, shortly after the "9 to 5" artist postponed her Las Vegas residency due to then-unspecified health issues. [She later canceled the shows altogether in May 2026.]

#stella #thursday

In spite of the fact that he currently plays for a team that many fans around the National Hockey League like to room against, there was a huge outpouring of love and support for Toronto Maple Leafs forward Max Domi earlier this summer when reports emerged indicating that Domi was struggling to walk following back surgery. It was a sign of just how much respect the Domi name carries around the sport of hockey and how much respect Max himself has earned as a fierce competitor who has overcome a significant health challenge in diabetes and manages to play at the highest level of hockey.
On Sunday, we got a terrific sign that Domi may in fact be on the mend when he published an update to his Instagram account that makes it clear he is about to embark on the next chapter of his life. Although the caption simply reads "I love you so much" there's no question what the message represents given the image that accompanied it.
In the picture Domi's longtime girlfriend Estelle can be seen showing off a ring on her finger, and I'm sure you can figure out the rest.
As it turns out the proposal came on Estelle's birthday with Estelle making the announcement herself on her own Instagram page.
Domi can even be seen standing in one of the photos shared by Estelle, which is a great sign given the scary news that came out earlier this summer.

#hockey #Instagram #fact

In an unusual coincidence, a new storm forming in the Atlantic Ocean is set to be named "Dolly" on the heels of beloved country icon Dolly Parton's death
Forecasters say the storm has a 60 percent chance of forming this week
The National Hurricane Center has no plans to skip over the name
The next storm of this year's hurricane season is set to be named "Dolly" — and coincidentally, it could form on the heels of Dolly Parton's death.
The National Hurricane Center has a set number of lists, which include one pre-determined name for every letter of the alphabet, that are used on a rotational basis, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

#hurricane #national #center #death

An investigator revealed that Princess Diana would have been alive today if she had made a different choice. FOX's "Celebrity Crime Scene" used recreation technology to recreate the unfortunate Paris tunnel crash that ultimately claimed Diana's life on August 31, 1997. For those unversed, Diana was accompanied by her companion, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul, and she was only 36 years old at the time of her death.
Host and investigative crime journalist Jakson Buhaj, alongside British forensic psychologist Kerry Daynes and former U.S. Secret Service agent Rich Staropoli, revisited the tragic death on FOX's "Celebrity Crime Scene", special documentary.
Buhaj explained that had Diana done one thing differently, she might have possibly survived the fatal crash. He remarked: "It's very odd that no one was wearing a seat belt. You would think that [Dodi Fayed's bodyguard] Trevor Rees-Jones, who was sitting in the front seat directly ahead of Diana, would caution her that she should definitely put a seat belt on, considering the car is driving way over the speed limit. Yet no one thinks to do that."
Notably, three of the four people in the car, including Diana, passed away in the fatal car crash. Dodi Fayed's bodyguard, Rees-Jones, survived but suffered brutal injuries. There were rumors that Rees-Jones survived because he was wearing a seat belt. Investigators later revealed that wasn't the case. The official British inquiry concluded that none of the occupants in the car were wearing a seat belt when it crashed.
Buhaj continued to insist that wearing a seat belt would have saved the former Princess of Wales' life. "What I think is the most tragic thing about this is that, had everyone been wearing their seat belt, unfortunately, Henri Paul and Dodi Fayed probably would've passed away, but Diana most likely still would've been with us," he added.

#crime

Anne Hathaway has shut down speculation that she is faking her pregnancy.
The Princess Diaries actress, who is currently expecting her third child, flaunted her bare baby ***** p at the Los Angeles premiere of her new sci-fi blockbuster The End of Oak Street on Sunday.
She divided opinion by wearing a blue satin high-low top, which exposed her ***** p, with blue denim jeans, and several users claimed that her ***** p was a fake prosthetic.
Hathaway swiftly shut down the speculation on Monday as she posted a behind-the-scenes video showing her getting ready for and attending the world premiere.
"Fake hair, real ***** p," she wrote in the caption, adding kiss and peace emojis. "Enjoy The endofoakstreet Block Party chaos with me as my outfit literally melts in the heat!!"
Hathaway announced she was pregnant with her third child in June. She and her husband Adam Shulman, who have been married since 2012, are already parents to sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, six.

#fake #shut

Brad Pitt revealed "family stuff" once put him in a very dark place.
The Fight Club actor spent roughly eight years embroiled in legal woes with his ex-wife Angelina Jolie trying to work out the terms of their divorce. Two years after they came to a settlement, he is speaking on the emotional toll he went through during this time.
During a recent interview with Esquire, he began, "I've never been suicidal except for one little period. And in that one little period, I just thought — I just couldn't — just didn't see a way out.
"I thought, 'Oh, okay, now I understand' — I understand suicide, in the sense that it's just relief. It's just looking for relief from the pain. But I also think we have incredible survival instincts. And for me, that immediately kicked in, but it was just …," he said. "This s–t ain't easy. And you're talking to a guy who won the lottery."
When he was asked if the dark time had to deal with "kid stuff," the actor responded, "Family stuff."

#stuff #time #thought #understand

Rod Stewart has become a grandfather for the sixth time.
The British rocker's daughter Ruby has welcomed a second son with her fiancé, Jake Kalick.
Ruby took to Instagram to share the happy news alongside a series of images of her newborn boy.
"We welcomed our little (big) Levi Rhodes Kalick at 6:58 pm on 4 August 2026 at 9lbs," she captioned the announcement.
"His name Levi means My Heart, and his arrival has grown our hearts to 10 times the size. Seeing Otis and Levi meet for the first time might have been the greatest experience of my life so far. We are already so in love with this sweet boy!"
Ruby and her creative director partner became engaged in January 2023, just weeks after announcing she was expecting their first baby, Otis.

#otis #jake

Brittany Boltinhouse says her conservative politics and Christian faith may have contributed to the decision to remove her as Miss North Carolina USA 2026, while acknowledging that she does not know precisely why she lost the ******* le.
The 27-year-old pageant winner spoke publicly on August 7th, two days after the Miss USA Organization announced that she would no longer represent North Carolina. Boltinhouse said she had received little information about the reason and was limited in what she could discuss because of a confidentiality agreement.
Miss USA has offered a markedly different public framing. Chairman and CEO Thom Brodeur said the decision followed a review of conduct that violated organizational standards and reflected behavior over an extended period rather than a single incident.
The dispute comes amid reporting about older social-media posts allegedly connected to Boltinhouse, including screenshots showing the use of a racial slur. Boltinhouse did not address the individual posts during her interview.
Speaking with Carolina Journal editor-in-chief Donna King, Boltinhouse said that based on the information available to her, she believes her conservative political stance and religious beliefs contributed to losing the crown.

#carolina

Model Bella Hadid has become the face of the pre-fall 2026 activewear campaign of the company Alo. The partnership was announced this week and received backlash from people who support both Palestinians and Israel.
According to Elle magazine, the partnership was unveiled on Tuesday. Hadid's move to the Los Angeles wellness label is consistent with her off-duty style. Hadid announced the news on Instagram and directed followers to the magazine and a campaign video.
The photoshoot took place in Los Angeles and was made by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Mimi Cuttrell also styled the campaign. The campaign includes both close portraits and city and nature backdrops. This is a reunion of Hadid and Alo, since the model participated in the company's fall 2025 campaign.
According to Hadid, she has realized the importance of making room for herself as she got older. She believes that small rituals are an important part of taking care of her body. Summer Nacewicz, the executive vice president of marketing and creative of Alo, stated that Hadid is an example of someone who connects fashion, wellness, and culture and stays true to herself.
Criticism has been expressed on social media regarding Hadid's partnership with a company that works in Israel, considering it performative and inconsistent with her Palestinian heritage and support for Palestinians.

#campaign #according

Curtis Brown and his wife Kim's 2-year-old son Haze drowned in the family's pool in Clovis, California
The couple, also parents to four other children, welcomed Haze after a challenging C-section delivery
Police confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident
Former Brigham Young University football star Curtis Brown and his wife are mourning the loss of their toddler son.
The couple's 2-year-old son Haze drowned in the family's swimming pool in Clovis, Calif., on Sunday, July 26, according to the New York Post. A family member noticed that the toddler was unresponsive in the pool and called first responders.

#curtis #brown #wife #year

A Christmas sweater. A case of pink eye. A Hallmark movie set.
That's how Descendants: Wicked Wonderland star Malia Baker says her Hollywood career began. At 11, the Vancouver native snuck onto a set and walked away with her first acting credit.
Yahoo's kid correspondent, Gigi — yes, my daughter — is 11 now. She's the one interviewing Baker about her unlikely origin story and how she went from set crasher to a Disney princess who's currently starring in the fifth Descendants movie. Now airing on Disney Channel and streaming on Disney+, the film reveals a darker side of Baker's character, Chloe Charming, the daughter of Cinderella. Can you say evil Chloe?
Speaking to Gigi, the 19-year-old actor, also known for Netflix's The Baby-Sitters Club, answers the kinds of questions only a preteen may ask. For instance: What's the name of the Descendants text chat? Does she have any squishies? What are the names of her pets?
Before long, though, the conversation turns to growing up — pursuing dreams, finding your people and the advice Baker wishes she'd gotten before starting middle school. Take it away, Gigi …

#hallmark

Jason Sudeikis was a proud father as he stepped out with his two children, 12-year-old Otis and nine-year-old Daisy, at the Los Angeles premiere of his hit TV show, Ted Lasso, on July 27.
The Emmy winner looked dapper in a navy suit at the season four premiere, paired with a patterned gray ****** on-up shirt and a graphic tie. He was joined by Otis, who wore a white Supreme tee, and Daisy, who rocked a white dress and a denim jacket.
Otis and Daisy made their red carpet debut on Monday (WireImage)
Otis and Daisy enjoyed a sweet moment with their dad in what was the duo's first-ever red carpet appearance. After Jason tried to shield their eyes from the blazing Californian sun to no avail, his kids then reached up to try the same with him, laughing as they went.
Jason previously shared that his kids have seen some of Ted Lasso, despite its tendency towards inappropriate language. "My kids watch it," he told Today. "One, so they know where Dad goes and they know what he's doing. But, I'm like, 'You can hear it, but you can't say it.'"

#daisy #white

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Paul Anka is comparing his rise to fame at 15 to Justin Bieber's early success
In a new interview, Anka credited his family's support for keeping him grounded during his rapid rise to stardom
The 84-year-old singer told PEOPLE recently that he sought solitude and peace of mind after multiple marriages and raising six children
Paul Anka is opening up about achieving success as a teen idol.
The legendary singer-songwriter, 84, appeared on a recent episode of The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan, comparing his rise to fame to that of Justin Bieber, who was discovered on YouTube at the age of 13.

#paul #success

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Expectant mothers know that pregnancy hormones can make even the simplest moments feel incredibly emotional. Recently, a pregnant Anne Hathaway experienced this firsthand during an interview on the TODAY show. While promoting her new project, "The Odyssey", the host surprised the actress with a custom, handmade gift basket for her little one. As a result of the sweet gesture, the beloved star immediately grew emotional and shed a few joyful tears.
Anne Hathaway sat alongside her co-star, Tom Holland, wearing a beautiful, flowing dark green maxi dress that elegantly showed off her growing baby ******* p. Suddenly, a crew member walked over to hand her a large woven gift basket tied with a big red ribbon.
Hathaway smiled warmly but instantly looked like she might cry as she accepted the present. "Oh, don't!" she joked, trying to hold back her emotional reaction. Indeed, the customized gifts inside were enough to make any expectant mother swell with joy.
Next, the host revealed the contents of the unique basket. Because the movie is an epic tale, the TODAY show wardrobe team created a special, hand-crocheted Trojan warrior outfit for the baby.
Specifically, the host pulled out a tiny gray crocheted helmet complete with bright red and yellow yarn trim. Hathaway gasped with delight, asking if the next piece was a matching diaper cover. The host proudly held up the tiny gray-and-yellow bottoms, confirming it was a custom-designed Trojan costume. In addition, the basket contained a long red knitted cape and a cute plush horse toy. Holland smiled and picked up the toy, admiring the detailed craftsmanship alongside Hathaway.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are officially married. The couple tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3, in a reserved ceremony to one of the most famous couples in the world. The star-studded event featured a number of celebrities, dubbed the wedding of the year.
The pair had been together since 2023. Kelce famously failed to meet her after Swift's concert at Arrowhead Stadium. However, a line of contact was established between them later, and months later, with the NFL season already underway, their relationship became public when Swift appeared at a game next to Kelce's mom, Donna.
One day after the wedding, Donna attended Macy's 50th Fireworks show and answered a couple of questions. Naturally, details about the wedding were asked, and while she refused to go deep into the celebration, she couldn't help but smile at the event:
"I really can't say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man. Magical."
Swift, one of the most well-known singers in the world and a pop superstar, has been in the imagination of NFL fans ever since. She has attended many Chiefs games, including their two most recent Super Bowl appearances. She was present when Kelce and the team won Super Bowl 58 against the San Francisco 49ers.

James Kennedy and Jordan Meyers announced on Tuesday, June 30, that they are engaged after eight months of dating
Weeks before they announced their engagement, the Vanderpump Rules alum told PEOPLE that they are expecting their first child together
"Thank you for making me the luckiest guy in the world," Kennedy wrote in his Instagram announcement
Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy is engaged.
The TV personality announced that he proposed to Jordan Meyers after eight months of dating. Both shared the news in separate Instagram posts on Tuesday, June 30. Kennedy, 34, posted a carousel that included a Polaroid photo of him on one knee in front of Meyers, 23. The DJ proposed at Villa D'Este on Lake Como, Italy, and his post included several snaps of the pair posing in the scenic venue.

Kylie Jenner is facing a third lawsuit from a former employee over workplace conditions.
A former private chef for the beauty mogul, 28, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court June 22 on more than two dozen claims, including discrimination, harassment, emotional distress, wrongful termination, retaliation and failure to pay proper wages, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.
The chef, who held the position from November 2024 through March 2025, alleges she was **** igned "excessive hours, physically demanding tasks, and high-pressure events" despite informing Jenner and her management team of her high-risk pregnancy, which required accommodations.
Attorney Della Shaker of Shaker Law Group addressed the suit on behalf of the chef in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, June 25: "For our client, this case is about finding justice after one of the most painful chapters of her life. She looks forward to having the truth come to light through the judicial process."
USA TODAY reached out to a representative for Jenner for comment.

Billionaire Taylor Swift's wedding to her NFL star fiancé Travis Kelce is rumored to be a massive New York City affair over Fourth of July weekend—and betting markets are alight with predictions of who will attend and who will support the famous couple as bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Kalshi and Polymarket—two of the most popular prediction market betting sites—largely agree on who is likely to serve as a bridesmaid to the richest female musician on Earth and think it's a no-brainer that Abigail Anderson, Swift's childhood best friend, will stand by her side.
Celebrity stylist Ashley Avignone, pop star Selena Gomez and super model Gigi Hadid are the next best bets, the two sites agree, and Polymarket also says there's a 59% chance musician Este Haim will be in the bridal party.
Kalshi says there's a 63% chance Kelce's sister-in-law—Kylie Kelce—will be in the wedding party (while Polymarket isn't offering bets on her at all), and Kalshi sets the odds much lower that any of the Haim sisters have a role in the wedding.

John C. Reilly is sounding like someone who came from a house of learned doctors.
Last week, the "Step Brothers" star appeared on the "It's Open with Ilana Glazer" podcast and made such a fierce argument about the need for more empathy that his remarks began to bubble up on sites like Reddit this week, with users praising the veteran character actor for his take.
Plus, it doesn't hurt that Reilly took a swipe at Elon Musk to boot.
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The actor was speaking with host Glazer about standing up for the human rights of the LGBTQ+ community when he clearly needed to get something off his chest.

Recent poll numbers have created panic for Meghan Markle, as they hint at declining popularity for her and her brand. Meanwhile, the former actress believes she is doing everything to keep things afloat. But, she is apparently frustrated with her husband, Prince Harry, for not sharing her burden.
After a new poll suggested that Meghan Markle's popularity in America has suffered a significant decline, it's becoming very hard for the former star "to ignore this kind of critique." As per the source, the **** ss has "put so much effort into her brand over the last couple of years; to get this kind of lacklustre response is a very painful reality for her to face." The former actress is going all out to build her brand. However, she is frustrated with her husband, Prince Harry, for not contributing enough.
According to Heat World, Markle was meeting all her financial goals she has for the business; there'd be no issue with what Harry is, or isn't, contributing as far as sharing the burden.
However, since "things are not going as planned," it's breeding "resentment." Perhaps because Harry is "not carrying near the same burden or workload as she is."
Hence, now, Markle wants the duke to be "equally invested in building their brand." That is, instead of just passively writing it off as being 'too Hollywood' for him. To her, that's a cop out." As per the tipster, the mom of two has complained that Harry "acts as though he's above it all. In reality, "they can't afford to be above it." "In her view, this poll and the dismal numbers prove that. She wants Harry to pull his head out of the sand and start taking this seriously," noted the source.

Daveigh Chase, the young actress best known for "The Ring" and "Lilo & Stitch," has reportedly died. She was 35.
According to TMZ, Chase died June 16 from meningitis and an infection in her blood, her boyfriend Roy Hernandez told the outlet. The outlet reports she was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month for malnutrition.
USA TODAY has reached out to Chase's representative for comment.
Chase had her big-screen breakthrough at age 10 co-starring as Jake Gyllenhaal's younger sister, Samantha, in the 2001 psychological thriller "Donnie Darko." She continued to find success as a voice actress: playing the young heroine Chihiro in the English-language dub of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away," and the misfit Lilo in Disney's 2002 animated hit "Lilo & Stitch."

Many were so confused when news broke that Miles and Keleigh Sperry Teller were probably not invited to longtime pal Taylor Swift's wedding, but insiders are now revealing the alleged reason why (and it's pretty jaw-dropping, to be honest).
Insiders alleged to DailyMail that it all started when Blake Lively's texts were leaked during the Justin Baldoni trial, including those she and Swift had shared. Apparently, these texts shocked Keleigh, and insiders claimed she "couldn't believe they were talking like that to each other."
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But that was just the start of it all. TMZ reported earlier this month that "Taylor and Keleigh grew apart due to differences in their lifestyles." Many wondered what the heck this meant, but those DailyMail insiders alleged something pretty bad.

Nick Reiner filed a petition seeking money he claims he's owed from a trust established by his late parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, to rehire defense attorney Alan Jackson.
In new documents obtained and viewed by TheWrap, Reiner, who is awaiting trial as the main suspect in the double homicide of his parents, claimed he is owed a mandatory payout, given the trust was supposed to be given to him on his 30th birthday. Yet, Reiner alleged the trustee did not (and still has not) released the funds.
"The terms of Nick's Trust are not complicated, and they are not subject to reasonable dispute," the document stated. "Nick's parents left unambiguous instructions about when the funds in the Trust were to be released to him. One-half of the Trust was required to be distributed to Nick outright when he turned 30. They further instructed that when he turned 35, he would receive the rest of the funds in his Trust. These distributions are mandatory and unconditional."
In the 136-page filing, Reiner explained that he intended to use the money for his legal fees, noting he had "no other means" to do so. In fact, the petition claimed Jackson departed Reiner's case after "funding did not materialize."
"Nick was initially represented by Alan Jackson – one of the country's most sought-after criminal defense attorneys – who was retained by Nick's family the day after his arrest to defend him through trial," the document summarized. "On January 7, 2026, Nick learned that Jackson and his firm were forced to withdraw because the anticipated funding did not materialize, and the Public Defender was appointed to take over Nick's defense."