Michael Douglas has finally revealed why he refused to appear on David Letterman's talk show for almost two decades.
In his new memoir One ****** uva Ride, the Wall Street actor recounted how he had promoted various projects on the Late Show with David Letterman.
"I had been a regular guest on Letterman's show earlier in my career, but the last time I was on, I felt David went too far," he shared.
Douglas went on to recall how Letterman had played "without warning" a TV commercial that his actress mother, Diana Dill, had appeared in.
"(Letterman) started grilling me about it. It felt like he was making fun of my mother," the 82-year-old continued. "(That appearance) left me feeling like he had a real nasty sense of humour... After that, whenever the producers of the show requested to have me back on, I always refused. I said no for 18 straight years. Dave wrote me personal letters to apologise, but my feelings didn't change. He had crossed a line."
However, Douglas decided to "bury the hatchet" and announce that he was battling advanced tongue cancer during an interview on the Late Show with David Letterman while promoting his movie Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps in 2010. He has since recovered from the cancer after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

#letterman #late #refused #felt

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.
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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

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

Hayden Panettiere's daughter Kaya has made a rare appearance at a court hearing alongside her father, Wladimir Klitschko, following her mother's death.
The 11-year-old joined remotely on Thursday, October 8, briefly appearing on camera to confirm her identity and that her father was with her. Wladimir remained off camera during that exchange.
The hearing marked a significant step in the former boxer's efforts to protect the inheritance of his only child with the late actress.
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Judge Stephanie Santoro granted Wladimir temporary guardianship of Kaya's estate, giving him legal authority to safeguard her financial interests while arrangements for administering Hayden's estate continue.

#camera

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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Celebrity comedian Sebastian Maniscalco has responded to this week's uproar in the comedy community over his takeover of a SiriusXM channel that for years supported up-and-coming stand-ups while providing them a minor lifeline in royalty checks. He joins the broadcaster in ****** uring those up in arms over the station's disappearance that the company axed it well before the superstar took over.
In April, Maniscalco's Comedy Radio replaced SiriusXM's Channel 99, the longtime home of the Raw Comedy/Raw Dog channel, a small corner of the satellite radio giant where up-and-coming comedians could not only launch their careers but make a few bucks doing it. SiriusXM replaced the "jukebox channel," which rotated sets from comics and had no host, with one now "curated and headlined by Maniscalco" that features mostly mainstream and well-known talent. The uproar came this week when the advocacy group Stand Up for Standup and big-name comedians like Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Michelle Wolf took to social media to ask Maniscalco to bring Raw Comedy back to the platform. On Thursday, the superstar comic replied.
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#channel #comedy

Prince Harry has opened up about the personal adjustments he has made to protect his marriage and family life.
After years of major changes, including stepping away from royal duties and building a new life with Meghan Markle, the duke appears determined to maintain a healthy balance between his work and his family.
Now, as Prince Harry and Meghan settle back into life in the U.K., their efforts to find stability continue to unfold alongside fresh challenges involving their children and privacy.
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Prince Harry has revealed that he and Meghan Markle follow a firm rule designed to prevent their professional commitments from keeping them apart for extended periods.

#prince #harry

When will Sean "Diddy" Combs will be released from prison after serving his sentence on federal prostitution convictions? And why does the release date keep changing?
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#diddy #combs #keshia #rumors

Penélope Cruz continued her La Bola Negra press tour at the 2026 BFI London Film Festival, held at the Royal Festival Hall this evening.
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The Chanel ambassador has been having plenty of fun experimenting with different styles and labels throughout this press tour. We saw it at TIFF and San Sebastián, and now London has given us another welcome change of direction.
This time, Penélope dipped into the archives for a Ralph Lauren Collection Spring 2014 suit.
The tailoring is impeccable, but it's the pattern play that really sells this look to me. The contrasting checks of the shirt and tie, alongside the dominate cuffs, add plenty of charm and personality to the classic black suit without making the combination feel too busy.

#cruz

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

Jennifer Lawrence has addressed her comments about Kourtney Kardashian. The actress previously called Kourtney "more annoying than ever" during a Vanity Fair lie detector test. Kourtney later shared details about Lawrence's apology on the Season 8 premiere of The Kardashians.
During the Vanity Fair segment, Lawrence discussed her favorite Kardashian sisters. She picked Khloé Kardashian before criticizing Kourtney for announcing personal lifestyle choices. "She drives me nuts," Lawrence said, adding that Kourtney should "just shh!"
Kourtney addressed the comments while talking to her friend Simon Huck on the reality series. She explained that the remarks affected her more because she was having a "really sensitive week." She said, "I felt like our show was airing and everybody was ganging up on me." However, when Kourtney later watched the full clip, she admitted, "Oh, it's not that bad actually."
Lawrence addressed the situation privately rather than continuing the exchange publicly. She reached out through Kim to get Kourtney's email and sent her a message explaining how she felt about the Kardashian family. Kourtney said the actress wrote, "I just feel like I'm one of your sisters."
She appreciated the gesture, but did not reply as she had only seen the message late the previous night. While discussing it with Huck, Kourtney said, "She asked Kim for my email, and then she sent me that email, which is so nice." However, Kardashian joked about sending Lawrence a fun response, "Do I say something funny?"

#vanity

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

Alexander Skarsgård attended the Wicker screening during the 2026 BFI London Film Festival this evening, delivering another red carpet look that won't be forgotten anytime soon.
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You won't have forgotten the Saint Laurent thigh-wader boots he wore at Cannes, and I doubt you'll forget your first sight of these Saint Laurent PVC shoes either. We've seen all manner of unusual footwear this year, including Margaret Qualley's Chanel soleless shoes, but Alexander continues to find new ways to surprise us.
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If you thought he was going to return to safer style choices after his Pillion press tour, think again. He's clearly having far too much fun with fashion, and I love this for him.

#getty #images #saint #forgotten

Lizzo said joint and back pain made performing physically uncomfortable as her weight increased
The singer began her intentional fitness journey in 2023 and was surprised some saw it as hurting her brand
She says her brand is joy, and supportive fan messages outweigh online criticism
Lizzo is looking back on her health journey, which she started when she began to get "physically uncomfortable."
"I think that I was extremely healthy at my highest weight," the singer, 38, said on the Wednesday, Oct. 7 episode of The Jason Lee Show. "My blood was extremely healthy. I think what happened was it was physically uncomfortable in some areas." She shared that her fitness journey was triggered by "joint pain," explaining "being able to do my job, that changed 'cause I was getting heavier and my back was hurting."

#weight #began

Ryan Anderson didn't believe Gypsy Rose Blanchard's former fiancé, Ken Urker, was dead until a friend sent him the report.
"My initial thought was shock, of course, like how'd that happen?" Anderson, her ex-husband, said on the Oct. 2 episode of The Sarah Fraser Show.
Urker, who was also the father of Blanchard's daughter, was found dead on his 34th birthday a day earlier—and Anderson said the news sent him looking for a way to check on the woman he had not spoken to in roughly a year.
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Anderson and Urker had their own history, and little of it was friendly. They never met face-to-face, he said, but had exchanged phone calls and text messages that "were never good."

#anderson #dead #rose

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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

Investing.com -- Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) and Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) swung sharply Thursday following a Financial Times report that Starbucks has explored a potential acquisition of the burrito chain.
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Chipotle shares initially jumped as much as 8% following the report, while Starbucks fell as much as 6%. Both stocks later pared those moves as investors weighed the potential implications of a deal.
Whispers of a potential tie-up had circulated previously, including a report from Semafor, but the speculation was largely dismissed by the market at the time. The Financial Times report carries greater weight, indicating that Starbucks has worked with advisers in recent months on a potential proposal for Chipotle, which currently has a market value of nearly $39 billion.
The sharp divergence in the stocks, however, could complicate the financial mechanics of a potential transaction. Starbucks' declining share price would reduce the value of any equity used as consideration, while Chipotle's rally increases the price Starbucks would need to pay for the company. The status of Starbucks' plans, including whether it has made a formal offer, remains unclear.

#starbucks #market #shares

Kourtney Kardashian found herself on the receiving end of Jennifer Lawrence's sharp humor, but the reality star says the timing made the remarks land differently.
Lawrence had criticized Kardashian last year only to reach out afterward through Kim Kardashian.
By the time the exchange resurfaced on "The Kardashians," Kourtney had already reconsidered her original comments, though she still said they made her feel particularly vulnerable when they arrived.
The exchange began with Lawrence's teasing comments during a November 2025 Vanity Fair lie detector test, when she said Kourtney Kardashian "drives me nuts" and is "more annoying than ever."
However, Kourtney said the circumstances surrounding Lawrence's remarks mattered more than the words themselves.

#remarks #comments #jennifer #kardashians

Prince Harry's life after stepping away from royal duties came with an unexpected struggle!
After years of living under intense pressure, the Duke of Sussex has revealed that leaving the royal environment did not immediately bring the relief he expected. Instead, the change left him dealing with an emotional crash that made everyday life difficult and forced him to confront feelings he had spent years pushing aside.
After marrying Meghan Markle and welcoming their son Prince Archie, Prince Harry and Meghan stepped back as senior working royals in 2020. It began building a new life outside the United Kingdom, a decision that would reshape Harry's relationship with royal life, his family and his own grief.
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Harry's move away from royal life was supposed to give him and his family ****** e, but the sudden change brought an unexpected struggle. After years of living under intense pressure, he said the relief of getting away was followed by an emotional crash that left him struggling to function.

#years #unexpected

Meghan Markle is making social moves in London, stepping out for dinner with Malala Yousafzai in her first known public sighting in the capital since returning to the U.K.
The ***** ss of Sussex, 45, was spotted dining with the Pakistani activist, 29, at London's famed Claridge's hotel on Wednesday, October 7, People confirmed. A photo of the pair together was also shared on X that day.
"It was a chance for a catch-up between friends," a source told the publication.
The pair go back years, having joined forces in October 2020 for a virtual conversation marking International Day of the Girl, during which they discussed the importance of girls' education.
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#october

Martha Stewart has spent more than five decades building a business empire, and the lifestyle mogul is now revealing the financial advice she has carried with her throughout her career.
At 85, the businesswoman has built a sprawling brand spanning media and merchandising, but she says much of what she knows about business came from experience rather than formal education.
The advice comes from a career that has included enormous deals, a public company, major setbacks, and a remarkable return to the business world as she continued finding ways to turn her ideas into valuable business opportunities.
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For Stewart, financial success does not appear to come from relying on yesterday's achievements.

#Career #pictures

Dua Lipa was in the Bronx on Wednesday night to watch the New York Yankees get eliminated from the MLB Playoffs by the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays beat the Yankees, 4-3, to complete the sweep and advance to the American League Championship Series.
Lipa was joined at the game by her husband, actor Callum Turner. They might have blended in behind home plate if not for the person sitting on the other side of Lipa. As many viewers noted, Lipa sat between her husband and Marlins Man.
Laurence Leavy, who fans have known simply as "Marlins Man" for more than a decade now, is a regular during the MLB postseason. If there's a big game on, there's a pretty good chance you'll see him wearing his trademark orange Marlins jersey and matching visor in the background. He is a super fan who knows ball. What he doesn't know is "music nor movies," as he said on X while recapping the night. He didn't have any clue who they were.
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So i had no idea who this couple were and they were so nice and friendly to everyone. I told them i know sports, not music nor movies. They recently got married in june in italy i think. I wish them 50 years or more of happiness. https://t.co/PcIArOGeMy

#yankees #know

Sean "Diddy" Combs' projected prison release has moved back 41 days, reversing recent changes that had brought his expected release closer.
Bureau of Prisons records reviewed by PEOPLE on Oct. 7 list March 2, 2028. Combs is currently held at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey.
The previous projection, Jan. 21, 2028, appeared in records reviewed Sept. 29 and reported by Wealth of Geeks the following day.
The BOP declined to explain the revision, citing privacy, safety and security. A spokesperson for Combs told Us Weekly that his team receives no explanation of how the agency adjusts his dates.
In a Sept. 29 investigation, NBC News reporters Rich Schapiro and Chloe Melas interviewed four men who had spent time in Combs' housing unit. The outlet also reviewed prison photographs and video, including footage appearing to show him using a contraband cellphone.

#combs #records #security

This has been a history-packed year for Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES:^DJI), S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:^GSPC), and Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX:^IXIC) have all catapulted to several new highs, and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in as only the 17th head of the Fed on May 22.
But the most game-changing event of them all might be Warsh and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kicking off only the fourth interest rate-hiking cycle of the 21st century on Sept. 16. Fed Chair Warsh and 11 other FOMC colleagues voted unanimously (12-0) to raise the federal funds target rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%.
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Kevin Warsh and the FOMC just shifted to a rate-hiking cycle. Image source: Official Federal Reserve Photo.
President Donald Trump hasn't been shy about voicing his displeasure with the FOMC's stance on interest rates. But in Warsh's comments to the press following the Sept. 15-16 FOMC meeting, he indirectly fired back at Donald Trump's ongoing interest rate critiques.

#rate #sept

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If you've been worried sick about higher prices, one of Wall Street's most-watched bulls has a message for you: relief may be on the way.
"I think the probabilities are really high. It's going to drop," Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, said of inflation in a Sept. 25 interview.
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#finance #earn

Kylie Kelce revealed why she wouldn't put her daughters' faces on social media. Recently, the mom of four appeared on a podcast and discussed her kids' involvement in her online posts. Kelce revealed she didn't struggle with it when she had her first daughter, but things changed eventually. As the family grew famous, the doting mother decided not to show her children's faces online.
Kylie Kelce and Jason Kelce protect their daughters' privacy on social media. During the podcaster's appearance on Tay Lautner's podcast, "The Squeeze," Kelce opened up about online privacy for kids. She and the retired NFL player share four daughters, Wyatt, Elliotte, Bennett, and Finnley. They rarely feature in the couple's photos on Instagram.
Speaking of the same, the 34-year-old mom told Lautner that things changed when their family grew popular. "I post infrequently overall, and I post even less frequently about our children," she said.
"I didn't want to exclude them entirely, [but] I made it a point to stop putting their faces on my social media." Furthermore, she explained that Jason's retirement documentary became the "turning point" in their lives. It required the children to be on camera, which made her realize that people couldn't set boundaries for themselves. Hence, Kelce drew it for them.
"I feel really strongly about going forward just for their safety to not include them in anything," she said. According to her, their children's "safety" will always be their top priority. Kelce also admitted that she tries to be careful about what photos she posts online related to her kids. She worries about how they would react in the future when they search for it online.

#four

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In less than a month, most of the U.S. will fall back an hour, continuing the cycle of biannual clock changes. Some lawmakers are trying to end that practice—but are facing pushback from others.

#month #continuing

A TikToker says many single ladies ask her how to find and keep a good husband, and she gets offended when the creator shares her thoughts.
In her TikTok post, she recounted an encounter where a single lady asked her this question.
The creator, matrixunni, follows a traditional approach to relationship counseling. According to her, ladies should work on themselves to become better companions in marriage. She also suggests finding guys who are stronger in the areas where a lady feels lacking, and focusing on men's emotional stability and commitment rather than material aspects.
Matrixunni, 27, says her marriage is the main reason women visit her channel for advice.
"As a 27-year-old woman that is married to literally the love of my life, like, when people are around us, they know that we are meant to be," Matrixunni said in the video. "When they see me, they see him. When they see him, they see me. We have literally morphed and become one for real, right?"

#marriage

Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick are one of Hollywood's most adored couples. Their decades long marriage and movie and TV success is a testament to their enduring love story but that's not to say they haven't faced hardship.
The couple — who are worth an estimated $100 million — previously faced a financial scandal that turned their lives upside dow.
It led to a huge lifestyle change and impacted their future in a way they never expected. Here's what happened.
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In the early 2000s, Kevin and Kyra Sedgwick, like many wealthy individuals, looked for opportunities to grow their bank balance through investments. They were introduced to a high-return investment opportunity that seemed too good to pass up... only it turned out to be a Ponzi scheme.

#kyra #sedgwick #turned #bacon

Viola Davis says shingles came at a time when she was "running myself into the ground" while balancing motherhood and her busy career
The actress, 61, says she learned to prioritize her health in a better way and learned the "key to aging beautifully"
Davis now partners with GSK to encourage adults over 50 to discuss shingles prevention with their doctors
Shingles was never on Viola Davis' radar until she was left with "debilitating pain" one day. After dealing with the viral infection more than once, the EGOT winner, 61, is opening up to PEOPLE about her "unusual case" of shingles and how it completely changed her approach to aging.
"I was a new mom. I had just adopted my daughter. I was riding off of my Oscar nomination after The Help. So I was working, working, working, running myself into the ground," she recalls.

#viola #running #learned #egot