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Sir Patrick Stewart, the acclaimed British actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men film series, has died at age 86 in Los Angeles. His spokesperson, Kelly Bush Novak, said he passed away on Wednesday after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.
Eric Bauza, the voice behind iconic Looney Tunes characters including Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, has died at the age of 46. His family announced the sudden death on Instagram, citing hypertensive cardiovascular disease as the cause.
Cyprus police have launched an investigation into the financial and tax affairs of Roman Abramovich following a BBC and Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) report that detailed how Deloitte helped falsify documents to hide his wealth and evade taxes.
Actor Christina Applegate has revealed she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, according to a Guardian report. In an emotional episode of her podcast, she shared the news and discussed the impact of the misdiagnosis on her life.
A Thai Buddhist monk has been arrested in a suspected $3 million embezzlement scandal, according to BBC News.
A South Korean court has ordered gaming tycoon Kwon Hyuk-bin to pay his ex-wife 2.55tr won ($1.87bn; £1.38bn) in assets, marking the largest divorce settlement in the country's history, according to the BBC.
Two senior officials from Britain’s Reform UK have resigned amid a new funding scandal that threatens the far-right party, according to Al Jazeera.
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in Mayday, a goofy but entertaining action-comedy set during the 80s Cold War era, according to The Guardian.
In Afghanistan, the Taliban's governance is marked by strict control over personal matters such as divorce and technology use, according to a BBC report.
Hayden Panettiere shared an update on her strained relationship with her mother, Lesley R. Vogel, in May 2026, just months before her death on August 16, 2026, at age 36.
Wladimir Klitschko, ex-partner of actress Hayden Panettiere, says the family is in 'profound shock and grief' after her death at age 36, according to BBC.
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in 'Heroes' and 'Nashville,' died at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina, with no signs of trauma found, according to the BBC.
Vincent Pastore, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero in 'The Sopranos,' has died at 80, according to CBS News.
The U.S. Justice Department has dropped criminal charges against Olympian David Hearn over damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, citing flawed work by a contractor. According to court filings, the damage was not caused by vandalism but by rushed installation linked to the 2026 America 250 celebration.
Four women have accused Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, according to a BBC documentary. Leto denied the allegations through his publicist, stating, 'I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life.'
Actor Sam Elliott, known for his iconic mustache and gravelly voice, has drawn praise for his emotionally resonant portrayal of an aging patriarch in the second season of the Paramount+ series 'Landman', according to Variety and the Television Academy.
US actor Jason Alexander has apologized to reality star Courtney Stodden for an 'inappropriate' comedy sketch they appeared in together when she was 17, according to the BBC.
Kaylee Hottle, the deaf actress known for her role as Jia in the 2021 film Godzilla vs. Kong, died at age 18 in a car crash in Maryland. Her father confirmed the news in an emotional video on Facebook.
Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' died in a Maryland car crash at 18. Her father shared the news in a live stream and via dispatch audio obtained by TMZ.
Margaret Qualley 'initiated' her separation from Jack Antonoff after nearly three years of marriage, according to Us Weekly.
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are reportedly separating after three years of marriage, with conflicting accounts from insiders suggesting the couple is either navigating a rocky period or working to resolve their issues.
Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards on Sunday, delivering an impromptu performance of her 1998 classic 'Ex-Factor' after a 20-minute tribute to her career, according to AP Entertainment.
Tom Sandoval has a temporary restraining order against his girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson after an alleged altercation, according to TMZ.
George Michael, the British pop star known for hits like 'Last Christmas,' was born on June 25, 1963, and died on December 25, 2016, at age 53. He left behind a legacy of music and charity, with a net worth of over $128 million.
