Patrick Stewart's cause of death has been confirmed.
The actor, known for iconic TV and film roles like Capt. Jean-Luc Picard on "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" franchise, died at 86, a statement posted to his social media on Thursday, Oct. 29 confirmed.
The British performer died in his Los Angeles home on Wednesday, Oct. 28 following a "brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia."
"He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all. We will forever cherish the peaceful ease and reflection on his face, an enduring reminder of his invincible grace," the statement read.
Outside his legacy in film and television, he also had an acclaimed decades-long stage career.

#patrick #star

King Charles and Ex-Prince Andrew reportedly have a $1.3 million allowance arrangement, with the monarch allegedly providing financial support to his younger brother from his own pocket. According to a new report, the former Duke of York may now be "idling away" his days at Marsh Farms on the Sandringham estate after leaving Royal Lodge.
Speculation about Andrew's whereabouts has intensified since his departure, while recent reports have claimed that Charles is giving his brother a substantial annual allowance.
King Charles reportedly gives his brother, Ex-Prince Andrew, more than $1 million in annual allowance. The Times of London recently reported that the alleged arrangement has raised eyebrows. Since the former duke left Royal Lodge, speculation has been rife about how he has been spending his days at his new home.
For those unfamiliar with the situation, Charles stripped his brother of his royal ****** les last year. Andrew was also sent to Marsh Farms on the Sandringham estate, where he was expected to keep a low profile.
However, his arrest in February sparked another controversy for the royal family. Since then, questions have continued to surround Andrew's day-to-day life, with some wondering whether he was simply "idling away his days in misery."

#king #marsh

Lord Jeffrey Archer has died at the age of 86.
The British author and former politician's death was confirmed by his publisher, HarperCollins, who noted that the Kane & Abel writer had died "suddenly and peacefully at home" on Monday.
"Jeffrey's career is the stuff of publishing legend," a statement to BBC News read. "He was the master storyteller and an editor's dream: phenomenally hard-working, utterly committed to completing draft after draft to get every word as perfect as possible, and a true champion of the 'team' nature of great publishing."
A cause of death was not disclosed.
Archer, a former Conservative Party deputy chairman, sold more than 300 million books during a writing career that spanned five decades.
His work was adapted for the screen on many occasions, including the 1985 CBS miniseries based on Kane & Abel, starring Peter Strauss and Sam Neill.

#death #lord

Gypsy Rose Blanchard had a clear vision for another trip down the aisle: a big wedding, a poofy dress, and her family there to celebrate. Months before Ken Urker's death, Blanchard opened up about the wedding she hoped to have with him after their years of separation and eventual reunion. Having married her first husband inside a prison visitation room, she wanted a very different experience the next time around. Urker was found dead at a Louisiana residence on October 1, his 34th birthday. Authorities have said the investigation into his death remains ongoing.
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During a May interview with TMZ, Blanchard discussed her hopes for a future wedding with Urker. "I don't want to have a quick wedding, I want to have the big wedding," she said.
Blanchard wanted the dress and the chance to gather her loved ones for the occasion. She also recalled where her first marriage began, explaining why she wanted a larger celebration. "I want to have the poofy dress, I want to have the family there, because my first marriage, I got married in the visitation room by the bathroom of a prison," Blanchard continued at the time. "I deserve my wedding."

#dress

Amanda Peet said an unusual skin change prompted an MRI months before her 2025 breast cancer diagnosis
A routine ultrasound six months later led to a biopsy and her stage 1 diagnosis
The actress underwent a lumpectomy and radiation and had her first clear scan in January
Amanda Peet is sharing the "weird" symptom she experienced months before her breast cancer diagnosis.
During an Thursday, Oct. 1, appearance on the Today show, the actress, 54, spoke to Savannah Guthrie about the events leading up to her diagnosis in the fall of 2025.

#amanda #cancer

Jennifer Lawrence has finally stepped into Instagram's spotlight – and she is already threatening a quick exit if anyone bullies her.
The Oscar-winning actress shared her first post on Sept. 10⁠, greeting followers with a characteristically dry warning about how quickly her social media experiment could end.
"So, yeah, I'm giving it a shot," Lawrence said in the video. "And if anyone says anything negative, I will quit. Immediately. No questions asked."
Lawrence, 36, added that even a mere negative thought or privately held criticism could drive her away from the platform.
"If anyone thinks something mean, I'll know," she joked. "I'll know. And I'll quit."

#anyone #negative

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Aurora Culpo and Zac Duvernet hosted an intimate Italian-inspired engagement party at their Manhattan Beach home, sharing all the details with PEOPLE
The event featured yellow and blue florals, Italian ***** tails, pizza, gelato, and personalized touches like custom menus
The couple plans a small courthouse wedding this year followed by a larger celebration with friends and family next year
Aurora Culpo and her fiancé Zac Duvernet celebrated their love with an intimate, Italian-inspired backyard engagement party.
The internet personality, 36, and her fiancé invited 50 of their friends and family to celebrate their engagement on Saturday, Aug. 29 at their Manhattan Beach, Calif. home. The "loosely Southern Italy" inspired event, which included Aurora's sisters Olivia Culpo and Sophia Culpo as well as their friends, was an "intimate and personal" afternoon to honor Aurora and Zac.

#aurora

Jennifer Aniston's romance with Jim Curtis seems to be all that she has been looking for all this time.
The actress and the life coach became an item last July and have been going strong ever since, with Curtis blending seamlessly into her high-profile world.
Aniston is said to be fulfilled with her choice of partner, especially after two failed marriages with fellow Hollywood actors.
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Months after passing the one-year anniversary milestone, insiders dished on how Aniston and Curtis are faring, saying the actress is so proud to flaunt him.

#curtis

Nicole Kidman is proving to be in touch with her fan base as she gave a huge shoutout to rising Slovakian singer-songwriter Adéla, promising to see her perform live after learning the musician named a song after her.
The Oscar winner has a unique type of relationship with her fans, as she previously distanced herself, saying she doesn't want to be anyone's role model.
Kidman has been in the news over her broken marriage to singer Keith Urban but has set her sights on moving on.
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Nicole Kidman acknowledged fast-rising singer Adéla, who named a song after her on her upcoming album "PRIMA," excitedly revealing that she plans to attend her live performance soon.

#rising #live

Sandra Bullock debuted a new tattoo at the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 on Wednesday, August 26.
The 62-year-old turned heads at London's Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in a stunning leopard-print Givenchy gown designed by Sarah Burton.
The dress featured a structured corset top and an elaborate skirt with a near-waist-high slit, which she paired with layered gold necklaces and feathered black open-toed heels.
The strapless gown exposed Sandra's back, revealing a delicate cursive tattoo on her shoulder that reads "LB²."
The dainty ink, which Sandra has not publicly discussed, appears to be an homage to her two children, son Louis, 16, and daughter Laila, 12, and her late partner Bryan Randall, who died on August 5, 2023 at 57 after a three-year battle with ALS.

#practical

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit are celebrating their silver wedding anniversary – and all that comes with 25 years of marriage.
But the Norwegian Crown Prince couple's special day will be a bittersweet one, as Haakon's father, King Harald, remains in hospital after a worrying week, while Mette-Marit's own health has forced them to rethink their celebrations.
Haakon and Mette-Marit were seen in a new photo to celebrate their milestone anniversary on Tuesday, standing in a garden with their arms around each other.
Mette-Marit, 53, looked casual in a light yellow jumper and white skirt with blue flowers, while her husband, the future King, wore a relaxed blue shirt.
Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary (@ Det kongelige hoff)

#marit #prince #celebrate

Former mayor of Cuauhtémoc in Mexico City, Sandra Cuevas, an influential Mexican politician, is receiving a significant amount of hate online due to sharing her recovery from cosmetic procedures.
Cuevas, 40, posted the video on X over the weekend. The video shows Cuevas dressed in a white gown with a nasal splint, tape around her eyes, and numerous bandages on her face and body. It did not specify what procedures she underwent.
"I decided to take a necessary pause. Today I choose my health, my happiness, and a new beginning full of strength," Cuevas wrote.
The video follows a couple of days of rumors surrounding the condition of the politician following her previous post dated August 19th announcing her plans to go into surgery. "I'm going into surgery! God first, if all goes well, I'll see you in about 15 hours," she wrote back then.
According to the politician, this surgery is a part of the bigger process of changing her life.

#city

Shaquille O'Neal may never realize his dream of being a part of Marvel's Avengers.
In a recent interview with Variety, the NBA legend says that because his personal brand overshadows his characters, he has officially laid his Marvel ambitions to rest.
"I wanted to be in the Avengers, and they were like, 'Shaq, we f—in' love you and we'd love to put you in, but if your face pops up on screen, people are going to go, 'Hey, that's Shaq!' O'Neal said. "He said it truthfully, and I was like, alright… I guess my face is too bigtime."
O'Neal also shared that his fame has cost him other opportunities.
"I would love to do more action roles, but we were told by top Hollywood executives that I'm too big, and what they mean by that is when I pop up on the screen everyone will go, 'Oh, that's Shaq!' " he explained. "So, if I'm trying to play a doctor or anything, my character won't be believable."

#shaq #marvel

Jamie Foxx has revealed he was a "little on the fence" about becoming a dad again at 58.
In May, it was reported that the Oscar-winning actor was expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp.
Jamie - real name Eric Bishop - is already father to daughters Corinne, 32, and Anelise, 17, from previous relationships.
"Being my age, I was a little on the fence," he told E! News this week. "But then I ran into Al Pacino a few months ago."
Al and producer Noor Alfallah welcomed a son in 2023 when he was 83 - making the legendary actor one of the oldest fathers on record.
"I said, 'Al, you gonna be back in the drop-off line (at school)?'" the comedian joked. "I said, 'Aw man, shoot I'm good.'"

#jamie #actor #eric

Jennifer Love Hewitt defended Anne Hathaway amid fake pregnancy rumors.
The '90s star celebrated Hathaway's success and requested that others do the same.
Hewitt asked internet trolls to "stop talking about women's bodies."
Jennifer Love Hewitt is not here for anyone who feels the need to comment on a pregnant woman's body, especially if the expectant mother is Anne Hathaway.
The '90s star posted on her Instagram Stories on Monday to celebrate Hathaway's recent accomplishments with film roles in 2026's Mother Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey, and The End of Oak Street. She then mentioned the body-shamers claiming the pregnant star's baby **** p is fake after she wore a cropped blue gown and low-rise jeans on the red carpet Sunday.

#jennifer #love

Meghan Markle completed her latest red carpet look with a royal family heirloom.
On Friday, August 7, the ****** ss of Sussex stepped out to celebrate 40 years of fundraising for the David Foster Foundation. When she took to Instagram with a video from the night, many noticed a familiar pair of studs hanging from her ear.
Accessorizing her all-black look, which was composed of an off-the-shoulder gown and strappy sandals, she opted for Princess Diana's diamond and sapphire earrings.
As for her date for the night, Prince Harry was dressed in a classic black and white tuxedo.
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#meghan #black

Emma Heming Willis has opened up about how her relationship with her husband Bruce Willis has changed amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Appearing on the latest episode of the Making **** e with Hoda Kotb podcast, Emma was asked what "love" is like between her and the Die Hard actor now. "You know, obviously it's different," Emma said. "But still very grounded and rooted."
Bruce's family first announced his aphasia diagnosis in 2022 before revealing his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis almost a year later. He retired from acting following the diagnosis.
"I get to be with my husband, be really in the moment with him, and there is something that is so beautiful about that," Emma continued. "Like, I'm not thinking about the future or the past. I can really just stop everything to just be with him in these moments that are so fleeting."
Emma and Bruce tied the knot in 2009 and went on to welcome two daughters, Mabel, now 14, and Evelyn, now 12. Since Bruce's diagnosis, Emma has become an outspoken advocate on matters relating to FTD and families living with the condition.

#emma

George R.R. Martin has had a difficult year.
The Game of Thrones author and House of the Dragon co-creator says that he's recently struggled with depression, despite enjoying some great moments in his professional life.
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#seven #House #dragon #hollywood

Zendaya and Tom Holland attended the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 27
The newly married couple spoke with Entertainment Tonight about the actress' press looks, which she has themed to her big-screen projects for the past few months
Zendaya and Holland star in the Marvel film as well as The Odyssey
Zendaya's got her stylist and her No. 1 supporter.
The actress, 29, and her husband, Tom Holland, 30, have been making waves with their recent red carpet appearances for their new movies The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. And at the July 27 Los Angeles premiere of the latter, the newlyweds spoke with Entertainment Tonight about what goes into her dramatic ensembles.

#brand

Richard Harmon and Sarah Dugdale are taking the next step in their love story. The Hollow co-stars announced on Monday that they are engaged, sharing the joyful news with a carousel of loved-up photos on Instagram after two years together.
The first image captured the romantic moment Richard kissed his fiancée on the cheek as the Virgin River star beamed at the camera while proudly showing off her sparkling engagement ring.
Another snap saw the pair smiling as they held heart-shaped treats, while a third featured them dressed in coordinating bohemian-inspired outfits. The carousel also included a sun-soaked holiday photo of Sarah overlooking the water.
Set to Bonny Light Horseman's song Deep in Love, the couple simply captioned the post: "Forever date your mate."
The Hollow co-stars have been dating for two years (Instagram)

#richard #sarah #carousel #years

Prince William reportedly set firm terms before any reunion with Prince Harry. The Prince of Wales was said to face pressure to repair the family rift. However, a new source claimed he wanted "consequences" first. That included a public apology from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The report framed the demand around past interviews, "Spare," and future palace boundaries. It also suggested any reunion would happen only under William's rules after Charles met Harry.
As per the Now To Love report, insiders discussed the royal standoff. The outlet said William faced pressure to "be the bigger person." However, the report said a reunion would happen only "on William's terms." One insider claimed, "Harry might have charmed his way with his father." The source added it would take "a lot more than a few feeble gestures."
That was needed to win another chance, according to the report. The outlet linked William's stance to past public claims, including those made by Oprah and in "Spare."
Meanwhile, the report said accountability was the main condition. A palace insider claimed, "There have to be consequences." The source said those would start with "a public apology from both Harry and Meghan."

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NEW YORK, July 3 (Reuters) - Celebrity guests in tuxedos and gowns began arriving at New York's Madison Square Garden on Friday for what was widely expected to be a glitzy wedding celebration for pop megastar Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, the couple that has enchanted fans with a three-year love story.
Retired soccer star Abby ‌Wambach and her wife, author Glennon Doyle, were among the first guests seen entering the sports arena on foot under extreme temperatures that hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Kelce's teammate, Kansas ‌City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones, and Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp, were also spotted walking in, as was "Ted Lasso" star Jason Sudeikis. Others who arrived included actors Hugh Grant and Ethan Hawke.
Black sport utility vehicles snarled traffic as they drove into the facility, stopping when workers asked occupants to show electronic tickets for verification.
"Watch your toes!" yelled a person at the checkpoint to the crowd while guests' cars passed a few feet away.

Frankie Muniz and his wife, Paige Price Muniz, announced that they are ending their marriage after seven years. While the news came as a surprise to many fans, some focused on how the actor chose to share the update.
Some online users criticized the "Malcolm in the Middle" star for the video that accompanied the announcement, in which he was seen joyfully dancing with Paige and their young son. Paige has responded to the public criticism, noting how cruel people can be while defending Muniz's post.
On July 1, actor and professional racing driver Frankie Muniz took to social media to share an update about his personal life. Muniz said that after a period of separation from his wife, Paige Price Muniz, they have decided to push forward with a divorce.
Muniz posted a video of himself and Paige dancing enthusiastically to the lively song "Check Yes, Juliet" by We The Kings. Midway through the video, their son runs in to join the dance party.
Critics commented on the video, with some saying that it was "in poor taste." Others criticized the couple for "celebrating" their divorce. "Divorce with children should never be celebrated," one said. Another noted, "Hardly a reason to celebrate when there are children involved."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding venue, Madison Square Garden, has a lot of benefits that the mega-famous couple could take advantage of, from the building's discreet entrances for guests to enter through to its lack of windows preventing paparazzi from snapping photos. But as Mayor Zohran Mamdani pointed out at a recent press conference, it'll offer another huge benefit during the rumored celebration: shelter against a historic heat wave headed for New York City over the coming days.
Addressing New Yorkers and press on Tuesday (June 30), the mayor emphasized the importance of staying indoors — air conditioned, if possible — and drinking water as temperatures climb to 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Thursday (July 2) and lasting throughout Fourth of July weekend. The holiday just so happens to be the reported timeframe of a certain pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end's nuptials.
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Melissa Gilbert took to her Instagram to pay tribute to her costar Daveigh Chase. She also reflects on child stardom and the importance of parents' roles while her husband, Timothy Busfield, faces child ****** allegations.
The Little House on the Prairie actress took to her Instagram to pen a lengthy note while she mourned the death of her co-star Daveigh Chase. She shared a picture of Chase while writing, " I only worked with Daveigh a couple of days, but I could see she was bright both in countenance and in mind. She was bubbly, sweet and professional. But there was something else there, a push or need to perform …for her parents."
The cause of death of Chase was mentioned as AIDS and chronic polysubstance use, according to OK Magazine. She also mentioned, "I'm truly heartbroken. I certainly understand substance addiction disorder, but this sweet girl's death is so much more. If I had the chance to speak to any parents who were thinking about getting their children in the industry, I would tell them to please, please make sure that they are doing it for the right reasons."
Gilbert's post comes at a time when her husband faces charges of criminal ****** ual contact of a child. According to the BBC, the allegations of ****** ual contact were brought by the child actor who worked with Busfield.
Though Busfield has denied the allegations, he surrendered to the authorities after a warrant was issued last month. Her emotional post sparked a fresh debate online about the realities of child stardom, while her Husband separately faces allegations involving a child.

Ariana Grande has extended her global philanthropic effort to the UK by selecting Save the Children UK as a recipient of a major funding grant from her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation.
Many internet users appear pleased with the gesture, especially after Save the Children UK noted that the funds will be channeled to charity efforts for children in Gaza.
Meanwhile, Grande's personal life has been a mix of ups and downs following her reported split from Ethan Slater.
Ariana Grande seems intent on making an immediate impact in the philanthropic world after launching her Brighter Days Ahead Foundation.
It was announced that the charity organization would focus on funding small grassroots organizations centered on "LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, and reproductive justice."

Takeoff's parents are now fighting in court over settlement money from a wrongful death lawsuit tied to the late Migos rapper's 2022 shooting death.
According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Takeoff's mother, ****** ania Davenport, and his father, Kenneth Ball, are at odds over how and where the settlement money should be divided.
The dispute follows a Texas wrongful death lawsuit Davenport filed after Takeoff was fatally shot outside 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston. The case has effectively ended with a settlement, TMZ reported, but the parents now disagree over which court should handle the money and what share each should receive.
Takeoff, whose legal name was Kirsnick Khari Ball, died on Nov. 1, 2022, at age 28. Patrick Xavier Clark has been charged in connection with the shooting and is scheduled to go to trial in November.
In the court documents, Davenport said she had a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with Takeoff for his entire life. She claimed she cared for him from birth as a single parent and provided nearly all of his financial support until he became an adult.

James Franco has found himself at the center of a social media mystery after a series of strange TikTok videos prompted fans to develop increasingly elaborate theories about aliens, secret messages, and hidden meanings. The actor, who recently returned to social media, has spent the past several weeks posting cryptic videos claiming a mysterious creature with glowing eyes has been lurking in his garage. While Franco insists he isn't promoting anything, the unusual clips have fueled widespread speculation online. Now, fans are dissecting every detail of James Franco's videos in search of answers.
The speculation began after Franco posted videos describing a frightening encounter near his garage. The actor explained that he was heading outside one evening to work on paintings when something unexpected caught his attention.
"Where I paint. I was going out there, it was night. I was going to do night painting and I go inside and before I even turned the light on, I heard something, I thought it was an animal or something like that. And it wasn't, it wasn't a raccoon…. I saw eyes, I saw glowing eyes and hand."
Franco has repeatedly promised followers that he intends to gather evidence and prove what he saw. So far, however, no video footage of the alleged creature has surfaced.
The conspiracy theories gained momentum after social media users began ***** yzing Franco's TikTok account and videos frame by frame. One X user compiled several popular fan theories, including speculation surrounding Franco's TikTok handle, jamesfranco2319.