Inspired by her championship victory at the 2005 Australian Open, this is the athlete's second Barbie collaboration this year.
Serena Williams and Barbie have released a new doll inspired by one of her greatest career achievements.
Mattel announced a fresh Barbie Signature doll in her likeness. With this launch, the Compton native officially joins Team Barbie, described by the company as a group of powerful athletes and role models who show girls how confidence and ambition can help them pursue their dreams.
"As we celebrate International Day of the Girl, Barbie is proud to honor Serena Williams. Barbie has always inspired girls to believe they can be anything, from the sports stadium to the fashion runway to the boardroom," shared Nathan Baynard, Vice President and Head of Barbie, Mattel in a statement. "Serena Williams embodies that message through her extraordinary achievements as an athlete, entrepreneur, and advocate for equality. By honoring her with a Barbie Signature doll, we're celebrating a barrier-breaking icon whose legacy empowers fans everywhere to dream big and embrace their own potential."
Dressed in a green and white cutout top with mesh detailing, statement earrings, and a matching white headband and skirt, the doll also comes with a tennis racket and ball. The outfit is inspired by Williams' iconic championship victory at the 2005 Australian Open over Lindsay Davenport.

#australian #open

Michael Douglas was thousands of miles away from Catherine Zeta-Jones when they first started dating, but apparently, another famous man was finding reasons to spend time with the actress.
The couple had to make long distance work after meeting in 1998 (@ Getty Images)
In his new memoir, One ***** of a Ride, Douglas recalls that Kobe Bryant, who lived above Zeta-Jones' home in Pacific Palisades, California, kept stopping by while the couple was trying to make their long-distance relationship work.
"Apparently Kobe kept finding excuses to stop by Catherine's house. I'm not sure how many times he 'lost his dog,' but it was a lot!" Douglas wrote.
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones got engaged in December 1999 and married on November 18, 2000 (@ Dusko Despotovic)

#zeta #jones #apparently

Daniel Franzese has revealed a striking change in his appearance, sharing shirtless photographs after losing 135lb over three years.
The Mean Girls star, who played Damian Leigh in the much-loved 2004 comedy, posted comparison pictures on Threads alongside a brief explanation of the changes he has made.
The actor, 48, shared the images responding to a conversation inviting people to celebrate their progress and encourage others. His reported weight loss amounts to approximately 61kg, or nine stone and nine pounds.
Daniel Franzese in 2024 (@ Getty Images for Paramount Pictu)
Daniel's post paired an earlier shirtless photograph with a more recent mirror selfie, showing the difference over the three-year period.

#daniel #franzese #girls #damian

Vampire Diaries star Steven R. McQueen just posted to social media after five years away.
McQueen played Jeremy Gilbert on the CW show between 2009 and 2015, although he returned later.
He made his first public appearance in years at a fan convention over the weekend.
Vampire Diaries star Steven R. McQueen is back!
The actor hadn't posted to Instagram since December 2021 until Thursday, when he popped up to ask for recommendations.

#posted #years #gilbert

When it comes to relationships, Kaitlyn Bristowe apparently feels compelled to weigh in.
The Bachelor Nation alum — who appeared on both The Bachelor and The Bachelorette — shared her thoughts on a recent Instagram video posted by Brian Austin Green in which he talked about going to the movies alone. Though he didn't mention fiancée Sharna Burgess, she has recently been busy with Dancing With the Stars.
"He's going to probably unfollow me and not like this," Bristowe, 41, began, adding that she doesn't intend "to kick him while he's down."
However, the former DWTS winner said on the Tuesday, October 6, episode of her Off the Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe podcast that she felt the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum's recent post may have been a little TMI.
"Brian Austin Green recently came out on his social media talking about how he went to a movie alone," she began. "He's like, 'I went to a movie alone, and I'm just going through a lot.' And he was saying how hard it is that Sharna's not there with him every day."

#going #bachelor #recent

Chad Lowe has returned to social media following the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona.
The Pretty Little Liars actor, 58, shared a reflective video to his Instagram Stories on Thursday, October 8, his first post since the family announced their devastating loss.
The clip featured Irish author Gerry Hussey discussing spirituality during an interview on Olivia Hunt's On Healing podcast. Chad reposted the footage without adding a caption or a personal message.
Fiona died aged 13 (@ Mabel Lowe)
Originally recorded for a June 2025 podcast episode, the conversation explored faith, consciousness and connection. Chad let the clip stand alone, offering no further public comment about his family's grief.

#lowe #fiona #Instagram #stories

A TikTok video posted by ciearratati, which has amassed close to 815,000 views and 3,364 comments, describes a woman's preference for high-maintenance friendships. She explained that she believes real friendships are supposed to involve that level of closeness. Ciearra said her friends' needs and concerns are never too much for her to handle, and she would much rather have close, familiar friendships than distant ones.
Ciearra began by saying that once she considers someone a friend, they're never too high-maintenance for her because she will make time for them if they need to talk or video chat. Even if she just met someone the day before and they want to see her again, she doesn't mind because, in her view, that's what friends are for.
She said, "No, you're not acting like I'm your boyfriend. No, it's not too high-maintenance. No, I don't feel like you're smothering me." Ciearra continued by explaining that this level of closeness is exactly what she wants in a friendship because she thrives on the connection she has with the people she considers friends.
She explained, "This is literally what I want. I literally want to do life with human beings." She went on to say that she doesn't consider a friendship one where you barely see each other throughout the year. Instead, she believes real friends should naturally see each other more often, and she said she actually looks forward to spending time with her friends.
Ciearra stated, "No, I don't want to see you every quarter of the year. I wanna see you way more than that, actually. Why are we doing quarterly meetings? What is this, a business or a friendship?" Ciearra believes many people view real friendships as "high-maintenance" because they are used to giving and accepting the bare minimum.

#want #friendship #close

Idina Menzel opened up about her split with Taye Diggs 12 years after their divorce.
She discussed the dissolution of their relationship during an appearance at New York Comic Con on October 8.
"It was very complicated, that whole time," Menzel said.
Idina Meznel is reflecting on her split with Taye Diggs 12 years after their divorce. Appearing at New York Comic Con on October 8, the actress explained how her work on Frozen and the musical If/Then helped her process the major life change.
"We were separating and it was really hard," Menzel said. She and Diggs were married from 2003 and 2014, and the couple welcomed their son Walker in 2009.

#york #october #years

Looks like Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese is going to need a brand-new pink shirt.
Franzese, 48 — who played Damian Leigh in the hit 2004 film — showed off his impressive 135-pound weight loss with a rare shirtless photo on September 24.
"Three years. Down 135lbs. No booze, no sugar, workout 4 times a week (or more) now counting macros," he captioned the post shared to Threads.
Fans flooded the comments section of his post with praise for his hard work.
"The progress is impressive😘," one follower wrote.

#mean #september

Sean "Diddy" Combs still has some people in his corner.
In a recent interview with Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show Radio Andy, Mike Tyson revealed that the incarcerated mogul asked the retired boxer to talk to President Donald Trump on his behalf. Cohen asked if the two were "buddies" and if Iron Mike was "surprised by what happened with him."
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Exes Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack got some backlash after surprising daughter Taylor with a $150,000 BMW X5 M ahead of her 16th birthday. Now, Tarek, 45, and wife Heather El Moussa have revealed why the trio splurged on the lavish gift.
"Well, it turns out, as a father, when your daughter kicks [expletive], gets a 4.2 GPA, is MVP of the soccer team, you really want to surprise her," the HGTV star explained to E! at the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards in New York on October 6. "So, dad, stepmom, mom, we all surprised her."
"She's a good girl. She deserves it. She works really hard," added Heather, 39.
"She's the best kid. She didn't ask for it. We gave it to her. There's a big difference," Tarek continued, as the Selling Sunset star said the teen was "very grateful" and "cried" upon receiving the pricey present.
instagram.com/christinahaack

#really

Manchester United has been home to many superstars in its rich and illustrious history, perhaps none more so than Sir David Beckham, whose celebrity status has continued to rise since hanging up his boots in 2013.
After leaving United for Real Madrid in the summer of 2003, Beckham went on to play for LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain in a glittering career that spanned almost the entire world.
There is no doubt the England man was a star when he left Manchester, but his globetrotting exploits earned him even more worldwide recognition and ensured he left the game as one of the most recognisable faces to ever play the sport.
Since then, the Treble winner has delved into multiple business ventures and campaigns, one of which allowed his adoring fans access to his private life by inviting Netflix into his home through his documentary 'Beckham'.
The show walked through Beckham's career and dipped into some of his off-the-field activities with candid interviews and scenes with his family that gave us a glimpse into the life of one of the most famous men on the planet.

#play #Career #david

Miesha Shakes wants to question Montia Sabbag about the recording and its investigation in her ongoing legal dispute with Hart.
Kevin Hart's former ****** istant Miesha Shakes wants Montia Sabbag, the woman involved in his 2017 ****** tape scandal, to testify in the comedian's lawsuit against her.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, Shakes said she wants to question Sabbag about the recording and the investigation that followed. She also plans to testify herself and call Hart as a witness.
Hart sued Shakes in December 2023 after she discussed his private life during an interview with blogger Tasha K, whose real name is Latasha Kebe. Shakes worked for Hart's company from August 2017 to October 2020. His complaint accused her of defamation and breaching a nondisclosure agreement. Hart denied her claims that he recorded a ****** ual encounter and faced criminal charges over it.
Shakes argues the agreement is invalid because Hart failed to meet obligations under it. Hart disputes that argument and says her comments damaged his reputation. In June 2026, he asked a judge to order Shakes to pay $50,000, citing the damages provision in their agreement.

#shakes #sabbag #wants #montia

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his wife Bianca Censori are used to wearing things that don't quite fit the vibe, and this week was no different. In the middle of an LA heat wave, the couple decided that a nearly 100-degree day was the perfect time to break out their winter wardrobes.
They had a low-key movie date in Westwood (@ The Grosby Group)
The couple stepped out together Sunday after a low-key movie date in Westwood, just one day after making a much more public appearance at ComplexCon. While the rest of Los Angeles was probably looking for the nearest air conditioner, Bianca was bundled up in a floor-length leather coat while Ye opted for a fur-trimmed jacket.
It does sometimes get chilly in a movie theater (@ The Grosby Group)
Censori went for an all-black look, wearing a shiny leather trench coat that fell all the way to the floor. The dramatic piece had structured shoulders, wide lapels, long sleeves, and a belted waist. Underneath, she wore a black hooded top with fitted black leggings.

#black #censori #couple #date

Lizzo feels "Good as ******* " at any size.
The singer, 38, opened up about her weight loss journey — which she refers to as "releasing weight" — during a new interview with Jason Lee for BET, revealing that while she believes she was always healthy, she wasn't always comfortable.
When Lee, 49, noted that some fans felt she had "abandoned" them after she started getting "healthier," the "Truth Hurts" artist corrected him.
"I just got smaller," she shared. "I think that I was extremely healthy at my highest weight. My blood was extremely healthy. I think what happened was, it was physically uncomfortable in some areas."
Explaining that she would experience joint pain that made it difficult to do her job as a performer, she added, "my back was hurtin' and things like that."

#weight #lizzo #jason

After Chad Lowe announced the death of his 13-year-old daughter, Fiona Lowe, he is sharing insight into his coping process.
On Thursday, Oct. 8, more than a week after Fiona Lowe died by suicide on Sept. 29, he took to his Instagram Stories to share a clip from Olivia Hunt's "On Healing" podcast. In the clip, author and self-described "soul coach" Gerry Hussey muses about believing in a "divine frequency" and what happens when someone dies.
"So when we die, where do we go? We return to a state of peace and love. Where were we before we were born?" he said, adding that he believes "there's a spirit that enters the body. It mobilizes. It gives us an intelligence and an awareness."
Mabel Lowe, 17, honors little sister Fiona Lowe days after her death
In the episode, originally released in July 2025, Hussey spoke about the grieving process involving accepting that "we control nothing" and that "nobody really knows why people die; ***** ody really knows why we live."

#lowe #hussey #clip #really

Sandra Bullock purchased her Valley Center property for $2.72 million in 2007, extensively renovating it
The estate featured 1,200 organic avocado trees, citrus groves, a saltwater pool and solar charging stations
She sold the property for $5.6 million in 2022 after it spent three weeks on the market
Years before she made her return to the big screen with Practical Magic 2, Sandra Bullock was making magic in another way — via her real estate holdings, which previously included a 91-acre Valley Center, Calif., property complete with an avocado tree farm (and 1,200 organic avocado trees).
The actress, 62, purchased the property in 2007 for $2.72 million via a trust, per Mansion Global, which cites property records.

#property #bullock #center

Carmelo Anthony talks to PEOPLE about what drew him to art as he was being honored at the TIME100 Impact Dinner
"Naturally, our culture is art. You grow up in it and it's a part of you, whether it's music, sports or poetry," he says
The former basketball star was featured on TIME's first-ever TIME100 art list
Carmelo Anthony felt a natural pull to art.
The former NBA star, 42, recently caught up with PEOPLE when he was honored at the TIME100 Impact Dinner on Monday, Oct. 5 in New York City, where he opened up about his creative passions upon being named to the inaugural TIME100 art list,

#star

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's plans for a more private Ohio retreat have run into some very public objections. Neighbors of the $5.35 million Lake Erie estate are challenging proposed landscaping and fencing, raising concerns about a shared sewer line, wildlife, and how the changes could affect their longtime homes.
A six-foot fence has already received approval, but parts of the landscaping remain unresolved. The property's representatives, meanwhile, say they have adjusted the plans, paid for sewer repairs and added gates to accommodate residents.
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According to the Daily Mail, the dispute centers on an estate in Bratenahl, a village outside Cleveland. Property records cited by the outlet show that an LLC linked to Kelce purchased the mansion in March. The 21,000-square-foot property features eight bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, and a two-bedroom guest cottage. Built in 1895, it also has a former ballroom converted into a game room and home theater.
But proposed changes to the grounds have become a sticking point with nearby residents. Katherine Bolton, who has lived next door for 35 years, described news of the new owners as a "tremendous blow" to "the peace and quiet in Bratenahl."

#estate

When Idina Menzel should've been celebrating some of her career's biggest accomplishments, the singer and award-winning performer was dealing with a deeply personal struggle. However, Menzel, who originated Elphaba in "Wicked" on Broadway, said booking roles in "Frozen" and the 2014 musical "If/Then" actually "saved" her when she needed it most.
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On a Comic-Con panel, Menzel reflected on two of her career's biggest highlights: "Frozen" and "If/Then," both of which came around 2013. According to Menzel, 55, she was also going through a "really hard" split from Diggs, whom she married in 2003, during that time.
Amid the complicated split, though, Menzel found solace in her role as Elizabeth in the Broadway musical "If/Then," playing a woman who returned to New York City after a divorce. "The story of the show was so much about a woman who's making different choices in her life and finding her identity," she said.

#biggest #post

Mandy Moore is facing another round of "mean girl" accusations, this time over an interaction from more than two decades ago!
The actress has been pulled into a new conversation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled an awkward encounter with Moore at a 2000 party for "The Princess Diaries." Romano said the interaction hurt her, bringing fresh attention to Moore after she was recently linked to another friendship drama.
Mandy Moore was recently drawn into controversy surrounding Ashley Tisdale's "toxic" mom group essay. However, Moore and Hilary Duff pushed back against the idea that any "mean girl" behavior occurred.
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Mandy Moore found herself at the center of an unexpected accusation after Christy Carlson Romano recalled meeting her at "The Princess Diaries" wrap party. The incident hurt her and eventually led her to refer to Moore as a "mean girl" in private, Romano said.

#christy

Meghan Markle turned heads in London when she met up with ***** el Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai. But it was the jaw-dropping price tag that got everyone talking.
Meghan, 45, was photographed embracing Malala, 29, outside London's luxury hotel Claridge's on Wednesday, October 7, before the pair went their separate ways.
In photos published by the Daily Mail, the ***** ss of Sussex wore $2,247 white satin Masina trousers by Ralph Lauren, an $832 pale beige cashmere sweater by Los Angeles-based label CO and a light brown $2,240 Tove Studio coat. Her black Chanel purse was valued at more than $9,000, while her Saint Laurent ivory-and-tan "Chris" flats retailed for $1,050.
That brings the estimated value of her clothing and bag to over $15,000. She finished the look with a Logan Hollowell Lovers Duet Diamond and Emerald Chain necklace, valued at an estimated $21,415. Altogether, the ensemble reportedly came to roughly $37,000.
The figure didn't sit well with some online commenters.

#estimated #markle

Catherine Zeta-Jones just wants to put her feet up at home, and her husband's memoir can wait!
The Hollywood star revealed that she is yet to read Michael Douglas' recently released memoir, ****** led "One ****** uva Ride." She said her demanding, tight work schedule is the main reason she hasn't read the book.
Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas first crossed paths in 1998 at the Deauville Film Festival. They got married at New York's Plaza Hotel in 2000. Their 25-year marriage brought them two children, Dylan and Carys.
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The Welsh actress opened up about her schedule during the Thursday, October 8, 2026, episode of Today with host Willie Geist. The 57-year-old star revealed she recently finished filming "Wednesday" season 3 after spending seven months shooting in Dublin.

#douglas #revealed

Starbucks slid 3% after the Financial Times reported it explored buying Chipotle, which surged 5% on buyout hopes alone.
McDonald's rose 2% while the S&P 500 edged down, isolating the split as deal-driven rather than broad market momentum.
Starbucks would absorb a full integration while its Back to Starbucks turnaround remains incomplete, and no formal offer exists.
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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) stock is at $90.31, down 3% in morning trading, after a report that the coffee giant has explored a takeover of a fast-casual rival. Meanwhile, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock is at $32.19, up 5%, as the potential target rallies on buyout hopes.

#down

As the Senate map pushes into deep-red states, Democrats worry their money won’t reach far enough to make some of them legitimate battlegrounds.
Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom speaks with attendees at an event held at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson, Mississippi. | Sarah Warnock/AP
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Democrats’ eyes may be bigger than their wallets.

#democrats #democratic #scott #warnock

She was one of the '80s most recognizable movie stars, with roles in Karate Kid, Back to the Future II and III and more. And while she has worked consistently ever since, Elisabeth Shue has also raised three children with her husband Davis Guggenheim.
Elisabeth married the documentary maker in 1994, and they are parents to son Miles, born in 1997, and daughters Stella, born in 2001, and Agnes, born in 2006. Let's get to know more about their grown-up children now…
The Karate Kid actress welcomed her first child Miles William in 1997. His middle name was chosen in honour of Elisabeth's brother, who died in a tragic accident in 1988.
Elisabeth and Davis raised their children away from the public eye, and Miles continues to maintain a low profile into adulthood. He reportedly graduated from Brown University with a Bachelor's degree in Literary Arts.
Miles is credited as a production ******* istant on Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie, which was directed by his father, Davis Guggenheim.

#davis #karate #movie #raised

SCHD yields 3.82% with principal at risk daily, while VIG targets dividend growers built to outpace inflation over a long horizon.
Qualified dividends face tax rates between 0% and 20%, compared to up to 37% for savings interest, a gap that can exceed the difference in yields.
High-yield savings protect dollars with FDIC coverage up to $250,000, but rates float and can drop the moment the Fed cuts.
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High-yield savings rates were holding steady on Oct. 8, 2026, according to Forbes. They are holding at a higher level than a month ago because the Federal Reserve raised its target range in September. Online banks use the federal funds rate's upper bound to price their accounts, and it moved from 3.75% to 4.00% on Sept. 16, 2026 and was unchanged as of Oct. 7. On that date the 4-week Treasury bill, the closest market benchmark for overnight cash, yielded 3.95%. Typical banks pay much less. The FDIC national average 12-month CD rate was 1.73% as of Sept. 1, 2026, and top online banks routinely pay a multiple of that average. Rates differ from bank to bank, so the posted APY at your own bank is the number that applies to you.

#savings #sept

One year after Joan Kennedy's death, her friend remembers a resilient survivor who was much more than a "Kennedy wife"
The former wife of Sen Ted Kennedy was candid about her own alcoholism and supportive of the recovery community
Joan planned her own funeral, especially the music, choosing "America, The Beautiful" at the end, which her friend Margo Nash says, "I think it was her way of saying goodbye"
There was always more to Joan Kennedy than being a "Kennedy wife," as loyal as she was to the family, long after her 1982 divorce from from Sen. Ted Kennedy. One year after her death on Oct. 8, 2025, at 89 years old, her friend Margo Nash, 77, remembers a woman who, most of all, "was a survivor."
We met in 2006 on Cape Cod. We had both gone to Manhattanville College and what struck me was how humble and accessible she was — given the fact that she had been part of history.

#year

Trillion-dollar conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKA)(NYSE:BRKB) entered 2026 in uncharted territory for the first time in more than half a century. On Dec. 31, Warren Buffett, the company's longtime CEO, who oversaw a greater-than-6,000,000% outperformance of the benchmark S&P 500 since the mid-1960s, retired as CEO. His successor, Greg Abel, is now in charge of Berkshire's $350 billion investment portfolio.
While the Oracle of Omaha had a knack for spotting amazing deals hiding in plain sight, he wasn't infallible. Decisions made in the years leading up to his retirement with No. 1 holding Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) have cost Berkshire Hathaway up to $112 billion in would-be gains.
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Warren Buffett began building a position in the "Apple" of his eye in the first quarter of 2016. While artificial intelligence is all the rage today, Buffett was more interested in consumers' draw to the brand when he initially invested. Apple has an exceptionally loyal customer base that's shown a willingness to pay premium prices for its physical products (iPhone, iPad, and Mac).

#warren

On her wedding day in 2018, Meghan Markle turned heads wearing Queen Mary's iconic Diamond Bandeau tiara. However, as the world watched her marry Prince Harry, the glittering heirloom was already at the centre of a behind-the-scenes row.
In the run-up to the ceremony at St George's Chapel in Windsor, the tiara caused a clash between the Prince, his bride, and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, with recollections varying about the dispute.
There were different versions about the dispute (@ Getty Images)
Royal author Robert Hardman detailed the row in his new book, Queen Elizabeth II: In Private. In Public. The Inside Story, serialised in the Daily Mail in April 2026. He gave new details about the clash, claiming that tensions began when the late Queen hoped to "bond" with Meghan by offering her a tiara from her royal collection – only for the bride-to-be to show up with Prince Harry.
Hardman writes: "Another pre-wedding row, which would continue to create headlines years after the wedding, concerned Meghan's choice of tiara. The Queen much enjoyed offering a piece from her own tiara collection to a royal bride, when required."

#prince #bride #harry #elizabeth