New Generation Collective, a new initiative dedicated to helping young people in the entertainment, music and creator economy navigate growing up in the public eye, launched Tuesday. The initiative was announced during the inaugural summit for Hollywood & Mind in New York City. The Kids Mental Health Foundation, founded by Nationwide Children's Hospital, was also on hand at the summit to participate in the announcement.
The founding advisory board for the collective includes several entertainers and family members who have firsthand experience growing up in the public eye, including children's mental health advocate Angel Carter Conrad; the production company Artists for Artists; actor and singer Logan Henderson; actress and singer Isabela Merced; actor Kel Mitchell; actress and filmmaker Soleil Moon Frye; Carmela Wallace, mother of Juice WRLD and founder of Live Free 999; actor Hudson Yang; and actress and singer Breanna Yde. Additional members will be announced at a later date.
New Generation Collective was founded by Lilah Kojoori, a children's entertainment communications executive who departed her role as vice president of communications for Nickelodeon and Paramount+ Kids and Family last year. The organization draws on more than 20 years of experience working with young performers and their families.
Logo for the Next Generation Collective, founded by Lilah Kojoori. (Next Generation Collective)
The organization is designed to give young people, their families and the professionals who support them access to mental health experts through the Kids Mental Health Foundation. It also connects young performers with entertainment industry leaders who can offer guidance on mental health, boundaries and the realities of working on set, performing, creating content and building a public profile at a young age. The initiative will serve as an additional resource for studios, productions, agencies, managers and platforms supporting young talent

#mental

Hasan Piker came to the defense of children's entertainer Ms. Rachel after Fox News warned parents against her content, blasting the network for finding "two people who don't want children to be slaughtered" unacceptable.
The drama started on Fox News' "The Big Weekend Show," when contributor Tomi Lahren weighed in on Ms. Rachel (also known as Rachel Anne Accurso)'s past collaborations with left-wing figures, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
"I'd also say this person here on your screen is Hasan Piker in overalls and a stupid headband," Lahren noted during the conversation. "So, if that's what you want your kids to be watching, if that's what you want to be forming their ideas and their world view on, by all means."
As Lahren went on, she took aim at Ms. Rachel's appearance, adding, "There she looks age appropriate in that one photo."
"Listen, you can be a leftie and you can be like, a kids' educator, right? And you can be like, 'I'm a Democrat,' whatever," she continued. "But when you go so far as to advocate for things like Hamas, Palestine and you cloud people's judgement on what exactly a genocide is and who's to blame and you talk about Israel then you are not a children's educator anymore. You're a political activist. Like I said, Hasan Piker in a headband and overalls. So, parents, if that's what you want, I guess keep watching Ms. Rachel."

#rachel #piker #headband #kids

Daniel Coleman celebrated his son Isaac's birthday four and a half months after he died from an aggressive form of cancer
The popular children's entertainer shared photos and reflected on the growing loss his family feels while remembering Isaac
Isaac was diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer in 2025 after living with Fanconi anemia
Danny Go! star Daniel Coleman is honoring his son Daniel on what would have been his 15th birthday.
In an emotional post shared to his Instagram on Sunday, Oct. 4, the popular children's entertainer and dad of two, 41, shared a few photos of his son Daniel in honor of his birthday. Daniel, who died this past May, was diagnosed with stage 3 mouth cancer and previously had been diagnosed with Fanconi anemia.

#birthday #diagnosed #coleman #isaac

English actress Daisy Edgar-Jones has launched the Sense & Sensibility press tour with bold pieces from the McQueen Spring/Summer 2026 collection.
On Sept. 20, while promoting the film (due out next month), the entertainer wore a corseted bustier in flame red, a t-shirt in ivory merino silk, and a mini skirt in summer floral jacquard with gold frogging embroidery. Completing the look were matching Horn Heel boots in summer floral jacquard.
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With credits in Twisters and On Swift Horses, Edgar-Jones is named among Complex's 26 Best Actors and Actresses in their 20s.

#floral #jacquard #english #daisy

Jennifer Lopez caused quite the stir at Stella McCartney's Spring/Summer 2027 fashion show in Paris on Wednesday, after the event was hit with a bout of rain.
The 57-year-old looked incredible in a brown monochromatic look, featuring a skirt suit under a large faux-fur shawl, which she paired with a brown belt, pointed-toe heels, a large clutch and a delicate veil over her face.
Jennifer was shielded from the rain by a large black umbrella (@ Instagram/realsebastianamundsen)
Jennifer left her brown-blonde locks down in subtle waves, and wore bronzed makeup with a brown smoky eye and a dark lip.
When the entertainer arrived at the British Embassy in Paris for the fashion show, she waited until her security guard wiped her chair dry before sitting in the front row.

#jennifer #brown

Debbie Allen has been an advocate for the HIV/AIDS community for over four decades
Speaking with PEOPLE about her new partnership with Merck, Allen talks about how reality has changed for the community since the epidemic began
Allen is lending her voice to the Your Hive of Whole Health initiative
Debbie Allen is continuing to support a cause dear to her heart.
The entertainer, 76, recently teamed up with Merck for the newly unveiled HIV education program, Your Hive of Whole Health. PEOPLE spoke with Allen about the initiative, and she says it's "brilliant" to emphasize the importance of whole-body wellness for a vulnerable community.

#people #Health #aids

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In an awards show situation, fashion victim offenses are considered especially heinous.
And while the dedicated entertainers posing outside the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live at the 2026 Emmys Sept. 14—led by first-time host Mariska Hargitay—are members of an elite squad, there was nearly a truly vicious felony.
Here is Charlie Hunnam's story.
Admitting in exclusive interview with Keltie Knight during Live From E!: 2026 Emmys that he nearly stepped on Zendaya's custom Prada, he said, "Can you imagine? Devasting."

#theater

Iconic fashion designer Bob Mackie died on Monday, September 14, at the age of 87, according to an Instagram post on his page. The beloved designer worked with legendary entertainers such as Cher, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, and Tina Turner, and as a result of his decades' worth of hard work, Mackie's net worth is impressive.
According to the website Celebrity Net Worth, Mackie leaves behind an estimated net worth of $10 million.
Mackie is remembered for the extravagant designs he created for Cher, Turner, and others who wore risqué, elaborate costumes on stage. As Variety noted, however, one of his first substantial gigs in fashion design was working on The Carol Burnett Show for 11 seasons.
Mackie also created the initial sketch for the iconic dress Marilyn Monroe wore at President John F. Kennedy's 1962 birthday celebration.
Bob Mackie attends the 11th Annual Treasures of Los Angeles Awards in April 2005. DL1 / http: / www.wenn.com / MEGA

#turner #designer #wore

Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning fashion and costume designer whose glittering creations helped define the images of Cher, Carol Burnett, Diana Ross and countless other entertainers, died Sept. 14, 2026, at age 87.
In a statement posted by his team, Mackie's representatives said he "lived his 87 years to the fullest, fulfilling his dream of being a Fashion and Costume Designer." Widely regarded as one of the most influential costume designers in entertainment history, Mackie left an indelible mark on television, music, Broadway and American pop culture.
Though celebrated worldwide, Mackie's story was deeply rooted in California.
Raised in Southern California, Mackie attended Chouinard Art School before launching his career in Hollywood. He began as a sketch artist at Paramount Pictures and later worked under legendary costume designer Edith Head, helping shape the golden era of studio filmmaking.
In recent years, Mackie made Palm Springs his home, moving to the desert in 2020. He became a familiar figure in the Coachella Valley arts community, participating in book signings, film festival events, and local cultural fundraisers.

#costume

Liza Minnelli is sharing pieces of her personal history in a series on Instagram
The first piece of this series features a letter written to the entertainer, 80, by her father, Vincente Minnelli
Vincente Minnelli and Judy Garland were married from 1945 to 1951
Liza Minnelli is sharing a touching piece of her family's history.
The entertainer, 80, shared some lovely photos of her parents, Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli, on Instagram on Sept. 9. In the caption of her post, Minnelli explained that she is excited to begin sharing stories from her life on the platform, along with the photos, letters and recordings she's kept from these special events.

#series

Dolly Parton's sister, Stella Parton, said that no one from Nashville has reached out following the "9 to 5" singer's death — and she thinks she knows why.
During a September 10 interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, opened up about her older sister's death on August 25 at 80.
"I haven't heard from anybody in Nashville since my sister passed away," she admitted. "I haven't had one condolence from anyone — anybody that I know, entertainers that I know. ****** ody. Not one."
Additionally, Stella speculated on the reason for radio silence. "I'm ****** uming it might be because of my political, you know, activism on social media," she said. "I don't know."
Dolly Parton's sister, Stella, told gayleking in an exclusive interview that she hasn't received condolences from "anyone I know" in Nashville — which she said might have something to do with the political opinions she shares on social media.

#nashville

Melinda Ryder performed at Kansas City's Hamburger Mary's for over 50 years, becoming a beloved community figure
She raised thousands for charities like Missouri Pitbull Rescue and Special Olympics through events like Drag Bingo
Fans and loved ones praised her kindness, humor and impact, calling her a "shining star" with a big heart
A popular entertainer at a Kansas City restaurant has died, and the community is sharing tributes.
For over 50 years, Melinda Ryder — whose name off the stage was Bruce — was an entertainer at the Kansas City, Mo. location of Hamburger Mary's, a burger restaurant franchise that offers drag shows, charity bingo and more. Following her death at age 70 from cancer, members of the community have paid tribute to her impact.

#hamburger

If the walls in New York could talk!
Adult entertainer and JustFor.Fans CEO Dominic Ford recruited some of the biggest content creators across the globe to attend the inaugural Collab Week Fire Island.
With models traveling from all over the world to the iconic gay vacation spot, content creators were able to indulge in everything that makes Fire Island so special. Throughout the week, top adult entertainers were spotted dancing with Kim Petras during Doll Invasion, mingling and singing their hearts out at Reflections, and naturally, partying all night at the iconic Underwear Party at Ice Palace in Cherry Grove.
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After a successful launch of Collab Week Puerto Vallarta back in December, Ford decided to set his sights on the top- tier New York queer destination for models to create all sorts of content.

#ford #creators

Unpredictable French star Gaël Monfils sprung a surprise with his next career move after playing his final match at a grand slam.
Monfils, a two-time major semi-finalist and former world number 11, lost in straight sets to Learner Tien on Thursday night, two days after his 40th birthday.
One of the sport's great entertainers will hang up his racket at the end of the year, but he is not moving into commentating like Tim Henman, coaching like Goran Ivanisevic or even hitting the golf course like Andy Murray.
Instead, Monfils, the husband of women's world number nine Elina Svitolina, is taking an office job in finance.
"I have a new chapter coming next year. I will work in finance," he said. "I already signed to work in wealth management in a Swiss company. So my next chapter (is) working in an office and working in finance.

#finance #number #work

The US Open began on Sunday - and there is comprehensive coverage of the final Grand Slam of the year across the BBC.
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.

#slam #alcaraz

Actor Tim Curry's cause of death has been released a week after his death.
The actor's primary cause of death was coronary artery disease, People reported Sept. 2, citing the documents from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Other contributing conditions were a history of stroke and kidney cancer.
Coronary heart disease is the most common type of heart disease in the U.S. Heart disease is the leading cause of death nationwide.
Curry, who is best known for his roles in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," died Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the age of 80, his representative Sean Katz confirmed to USA TODAY.
"Tim Curry, the iconic actor and entertainer globally beloved for his dynamic contributions to the stage and screen, passed away peacefully at his home in Toluca Lake, Los Angeles," the statement read.

#cause #actor

Ali Landry has done a little bit of everything in her three decades in the spotlight
The entertainer, 53, explains to PEOPLE why she's never taken any of the reality TV opportunities that have come her way
Landry has appeared in a few episodes of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills during events because of her friendships with the cast, but explains why she isn't interested in joining their ranks
Ali Landry doesn't believe she's a reality star.
The actress, 53, tells PEOPLE she had opportunities to be on "a lot of different reality shows." With the exception of some quick appearances on a few episodes of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Landry tells PEOPLE she's found it is not for her.

#landry #real #episodes

The US Open began on Sunday - and there is comprehensive coverage of the final Grand Slam of the year across the BBC.
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.

#york #carlos #serena

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Legendary singer and actress Dolly Parton passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. While she was best known for her role in shaping global entertainment and, to many, as the "Queen of Country," Parton leaves behind one of the biggest philanthropic legacies ever.
At the time of her death, Parton was estimated to be worth $450 million. While this is a substantial amount of net worth built over a career, it also falls short of that of other entertainers of Parton's stature and may surprise some that she was never a billionaire, a status she failed to reach due to her philanthropy.
Forbes estimates Parton's net worth at $450 million, with the majority made up of a 50% ownership stake in the Dollywood theme park, estimated at around $165 million.
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#finance

The US Open began on Sunday - and there is comprehensive coverage of the final Grand Slam of the year across the BBC.
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.

#final #carlos #alcaraz

Just days after the heartbreaking death of iconic entertainer Dolly Parton, a member of her extended family has confirmed she has been "laid to rest."
On August 29, Lainey Mae Parton shared a beautiful tribute to Dolly via Facebook. Her post began, "This is a really hard post for me ot make. I wanted to wait until after my granny was laid to rest yesterday before I tried to put any of this into words."
Lainey refers to Dolly as "granny," although technically the "Jolene" singer didn't have any children or grandchildren. However, many of Dolly's nieces, nephews, and their children refer to the beloved singer as "Aunt Granny."
"From the time I was little, my granny always had a way of making me feel like I was enough. She never made my dreams feel too big or made me feel like I couldn't do something. She believed in me before I even knew how to believe in myself," Lainey wrote.
She continued, "Most people can think of at least one bad memory with everyone in their family. I honestly can't think of one with her. Because she couldn't have kids of her own, she always made us feel like we were hers. She loved us that way, and I'll be forever grateful for that."

#parton #family

Several former Minnesota Vikings players have entered the podcasting ***** e. Ben Leber has his show "Sound the Horn," alongside Cy Amundson, while Antony Barr and Eric Kendricks have "Bent Outta Shape."
Nonetheless, Vikings fans will need to expand their bandwidth for podcasts, as former wideout Adam Thielen is also launching his own. Moreover, Thielen's show called "Dialed" isn't sticking to just football; he intends to cover other sports as well and aspects of life.
"Just showing how guys get dialed, right?" Thielen said during an Aug. 28 appearance on "Good Morning Football." "I always talk about, like, man, I got to go get dialed in, whether it's golf, football, what have you, being a husband, being a father.
"There's always improvement, always something to work on to get truly dialed. So this podcast dives into male and female athletes, performers, entertainers, how they got to the top of the top and how they stayed there.
"A lot of them are 10, 12, 15-year professional athletes. And how did they do that? And then at the end, it always ties back to golf. So why do you play golf? Why do you love golf? Does it help you in your sport? Does it not?"

#several

CNN has apologized for mistakenly airing a photo of a Dolly Parton impersonator while covering the death of the "Queen of Country."
During the 11 p.m. ET hour of the Aug. 25 evening broadcast of "Laura Coates Live," a photo meant to show Parton, who died the same day at age 80, was actually of Las Vegas entertainer Kelly Vohnn.
The photo that aired during the segment was taken by Getty Images on Dec. 16, 2025, when the tribute artist attended a special screening of the "Song Sung Blue" movie at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
"We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family," CNN said in a statement shared with Variety and the New York Post.
Vohnn addressed the mix-up in an interview with the New York Post, where she said "I started getting all these texts in from friends saying that I was on CNN, and I couldn't believe it."

#parton #vegas #york #country

True entertainers can charm the pants off even the toughest of critics. Although anyone with good Wi-Fi and a clean iPhone lens can go viral, it takes hard work, genuine talent, a whole lot of perseverance, and, of course, innate magnetism to cut through the algorithm and catch the attention of industry gatekeepers and fickle fans alike. And all 31 honorees selected for our 2026 Breakthrough List have done just that.

Actor-writer-director Eva Victor, for instance, went from posting (respectfully) goofy pandemic-era TikTok sketches to darling of last year's Sundance Film Festival with her debut feature Sorry, Baby; now, she calls Pedro Pascal and Olivia Wilde co-stars. For FLO, "Leak It" has established the British trio as one of music's most sizzling R&B acts, while campy duo Haute & Freddy's synthy whimsy and thoughtful lyricism earned them the stamp of approval from a certified pop icon: Lady Gaga. After cutting his teeth with one supporting role after the next, The Shards standout Igby Rigney proves he has what it takes to be one of TV's leading men. Meanwhile, Mexican actor Diego Calva has one Golden Globe nomination to his name, and we predict another coming his way for his tender performance in Jordan Firstman's already-buzzy Club Kid.

Whether they're topping charts with tomorrow's Grammy-winning earworms, delighting audiences in mega-viral social media series, or breathing new life into beloved franchises like Legally Blonde and Baywatch, these artists will remain at the top of our feeds, queues, and playlists for years. Below, meet this year's breakthroughs.
Stylist: Jessica Paster, Hair: Xavier Velasquez, Makeup: Kirin Bhatty.
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Calling Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, and Amanda Peete co-stars is no small matter, but that's reality for Aimee Carrero, a scene-stealer in Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated Your Friends and Neighbors. A featured player in dozens of IMDb credits thus far, the Dominican-American actress from Miami has a starring role in the comedy One Attempt Remaining (with Jennifer Garner, Kate McKinnon, John Cena, no less) coming down the pike. As for who Carrero thinks will have a banner year? Inde Navarrette: "I love seeing a young Latina woman out there doing her thing."

What was your first job?
Working in a furniture store—West Elm. A celebrity who will remain unnamed came in and ordered a ton of sh*t. It was gonna be a huge commission for me. I went to ring her up, and the card declined. She says, "I'll be back tomorrow." Never came back.

Who should play you in your biopic?
Olivia Rodrigo. You want someone younger and more beautiful than you to do it.

What's the most underrated movie, TV show, song, or album of all time?
Well, it wasn't underrated at the time, but I do think this new generation needs to get into The X Files. Gillian Anderson was my first celebrity crush. There's a new one coming out—Ryan Coogler's—it's gonna be amazing, I'm sure.
Stylist: Britt McCamey, Hair: Dawson Hiegert,

PERTH, Australia (AP) — British social media celebrity and rapper Yung Filly can return to Britain before he stands trial in Australia next year on charges of raping a fan, a judge ruled on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Columbian-born entertainer, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, was convicted by a District Court of Western Australia jury last month of ******* aulting a woman in a Perth hotel room in September 2024.
The jury acquitted him on three counts of raping her. But prosecutors said last week they would retry him on another three rape charges on which jurors could not agree.
Barrientos returned Thursday to the court, where Judge Linda Black agreed to change his bail conditions so he can return to London while he waits for his second trial.
Black said although the retrial would be expedited and likely happen in 2027, there could be a delay.

#judge

The fourth and final Grand Slam of the year is approaching, with the US Open getting under way on Sunday - and there is comprehensive coverage across the BBC.
The world's top players will gather in New York where, in addition to one of the sport's major prizes, record prize money is on line.
From the return of entertainer Carlos Alcaraz in the men's singles to an eagerly anticipated doubles reunion for Serena and Venus Williams, here is all you need to know.
The US Open main draw begins on Sunday, 30 August.
The 15-day hard court tournament concludes with the men's singles final on Sunday, 13 September, with the women's a day before.

#final

A Childless Woman Who Made Children Her Cause
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Dolly Parton never had children of her own, but few entertainers built a more enduring legacy around helping young people. Through the Dollywood Foundation, Parton supported education, literacy and other child-focused initiatives, including a 1991 program that helped reduce a Tennessee high-school's dropout rate from 35% to 6% by offering students a $500 graduation incentive.
Her most famous effort, however, is the Imagination Library, launched in 1995 in honor of her father, who never learned to read. The program grew from a local project into an international literacy initiative, providing children with free, age-appropriate books every month.
Parton once explained her decision not to have children by saying, "God didn't let me have children so everybody's children could be mine." That philosophy became particularly meaningful through her philanthropy, which treated access to books and education as something every child should have.

#parton #program

Beloved entertainer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 after navigating months of health issues. Fans are heartbroken over the loss of the iconic singer and are wondering what caused her death.
Parton's death was revealed on August 25 via an Instagram post from her nephew.
The last thing fans knew, Parton had shared a video message letting fans know that her health issues continued to prompt changes in her public commitments.
As People shared, Parton explained, "As I've shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn't pay attention to when I was watching over Carl."
Parton noted this wasn't the first time she had put off dealing with serious health issues. "It's not like I haven't been through hard times with my health," she admitted.

#issues #beloved #dolly

Beloved entertainer Shelley Fabares died on August 22 at 82, leaving behind an impressive legacy of accomplishments and a sizable net worth.
The Coach alum began acting and singing at a young age and is known for a handful of iconic projects. As a result, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Fabares' net worth at the time of her death was estimated to be approximately $6 million.
As People shared, Fabares was just 3 when she began modeling. At the age of 10, she landed a role in the television series Letter to Loretta. Just a few years later, the entertainer began playing Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show.
A few seasons later, Fabares and her TV show brother, Paul Petersen, were tapped to do some singing on the show. That led to the release of the song "Johnny Angel," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962.
Shelley Fabares and Mike Farrell attend a movie premiere in Hollywood in 2018. Jeffrey Mayer / MEGA

#began #singing

After learning of the death of entertainer Shelley Fabares at 82, fans are wondering about the Coach star's cause of death. Few details about Fabares' death have been revealed so far, but the beloved actress and singer had navigated some complicated health issues over the years.
According to People on August 24, Fabares died in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 22, per a statement from her family.
Fabares died surrounded by her loved ones, the family's statement indicated. The Hollywood Reporter shared that Fabares died after a brief illness.
Shelley Fabares and Mike Farrell attend the 2009 TV Land Awards. Nikki Nelson / WENN.com / MEGA
The media outlet also noted that in October 2000, Fabares had a liver transplant. She spent nearly two years on a waiting list before receiving a match.

#august