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Woman killed by her alleged stalker
A California family is demanding answers after their daughter was fatally shot in a Sacramento-area parking lot by a man authorities say had allegedly stalked and harassed her for months. Shalini Thakur, 38, was killed Sept. 8 outside a shopping center in Sacramento County. Authorities say the man accused of stalking her, 22-year-old Rohit Rohit, confronted and chased her before shooting her. He later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a standoff with law enforce

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Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber Celebrate 8th Anniversary With Date Night
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber are celebrating another major milestone in their relationship. The couple marked their eighth wedding anniversary on Sept. 13 with a low-key date night that included playing pool, sharing dinner and enjoying a scenic mountain setting. Justin gave fans a glimpse of the celebration on Instagram, sharing sweet photos of the two together. The pop star captioned the post, “8 years until infinity ❤️ NEW BEGINNINGS ♾️ I love you baby Happy Anniversary

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Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Michael Polansky
Lady Gaga has officially entered a brand-new chapter. The 40-year-old superstar has welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polansky, according to multiple reports and PEOPLE's confirmation. The couple was recently photographed together in Northern California, with Gaga carrying their newborn in a baby wrap. The singer has not publicly announced the baby's name, sex or exact date of birth, and she and Polansky have kept details surrounding their new addition largely priv

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Report: Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl-laced oxy
New details are emerging about the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, with multiple law enforcement sources reportedly telling TMZ that investigators believe she may have taken an oxycodone pill that was laced with fentanyl shortly before her death. Panettiere, known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, died Aug. 16 in Greenville, South Carolina. She was 36. The reported fentanyl connection has not been officially confirmed. Toxicology results are still pending, and the Gr

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Sister Wives | Season 21 Official Trailer: Kody and Robyn Brown Leave Show After 16 Years (TLC 2026)
After 16 years of marriage drama, family tensions and shifting relationships, Sister Wives is entering a completely new era. The Season 21 trailer confirms that Kody Brown and his wife, Robyn Brown, will not return to the TLC reality series. Their departure leaves Christine Brown Woolley, Janelle Brown and Meri Brown at the center of the show as they continue building separate lives after their relationships with Kody came to an end. The news comes as a surprise to the three

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Alexander Zverev on not realizing he won the US Open
Alexander Zverev had just won the biggest match of his career — but for several seconds, he didn't even realize it. After defeating American Ben Shelton in four sets to capture the 2026 US Open men's singles title, Zverev admitted he was so locked into the match that he initially thought the contest was still going. The German said he believed the score was 5-1 and did not immediately register the chair umpire's announcement that the match was over. It took the roar of the Ar

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11-year-old fashion prodigy creates American Girl doll fashion collective
At just 11 years old, Brooke Sumpter is already making her mark in the fashion world. The young designer, who learned how to sew when she was only 4, has now taken her creativity from childhood sewing projects to a national fashion collaboration with American Girl and Harlem’s Fashion Row. Her Cherry Blossom Couture Collection gives girls the chance to dress their American Girl dolls in designs created by a fellow young girl with a passion for fashion. The collection official

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South Bay woman accused of killing her 2 best friends separately on same day, authorities say
A California woman is facing two first-degree murder charges after prosecutors say she killed two women who were among her closest friends in separate attacks on the same day. Anila Baby, 33, of Milpitas, appeared in Santa Clara County court Thursday for the first time after being charged in the deaths of Ann Mary Mathew and Anjana Hari. Prosecutors allege the two killings happened about 90 minutes apart on Aug. 28 in San Jose and Milpitas. If convicted, Baby could face a sen

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100-year-old woman refuses to let age slow her down
Barbara Haig has reached a milestone that few people ever see — but turning 100 hasn't convinced her to slow down. Just two weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday, the Atlanta centenarian was still behind the wheel of her white Ford Mustang convertible, proving that age hasn't diminished her love of independence, adventure or simply enjoying the ride. Haig celebrated her birthday on Aug. 28, surrounded by family, friends and members of her longtime church community. But i

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Celine Dion Makes Emotional Stage Comeback in Paris
Celine Dion's long-awaited return to the stage became an emotional celebration in Paris as the legendary singer performed her first full concert in more than six years. The 58-year-old superstar opened her Celine Dion Paris 2026 residency at the Plenitude Arena on Sept. 12, and within moments, she was fighting back tears. Dion had stepped away from live performances after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that has affected her ability to

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JAŸ-Z on Being INSPIRED by ‘Fearless’ Beyoncé & NERVES for Blue Ivy (Exclusive)
Jay-Z is opening up about the women closest to him — and admitting that even after decades in the spotlight, there are still moments that make him nervous. The rap icon spoke with Extra's Mona Kosar Abdi at the New York City premiere of his new HBO docuseries, JAŸ-Z in 8, where he reflected on his evolution as an artist, his admiration for wife Beyoncé and his feelings about daughter Blue Ivy stepping further into the public eye. Inspired by Beyoncé's Fearlessness Jay-Z had p

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1st look at Prince Harry, Meghan and kids since returning to the UK
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two children are giving the public a first look at their new life in the United Kingdom. Meghan shared a 35-second video on Instagram showing the family spending time outdoors together after returning to Britain last month. The footage features Harry and Meghan walking hand-in-hand, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet enjoying the countryside, and the family spending time fishing and playing outside. The video was set to Wham!'s “Wake Me U

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Penelope Cruz IN TEARS Over History-Making Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival
Penélope Cruz was overcome with emotion at the Venice Film Festival after her latest film, Bunker, received an extraordinary standing ovation. The actress was visibly moved as the applause continued for roughly 15.5 minutes, with some reports rounding the reception up to 16 minutes. Cruz broke down in tears, kissed her husband and co-star Javier Bardem, and appeared to mouth “thank you” to the cheering audience. The response became one of the biggest moments of this year's fe

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Backlash Against AI "Actor" Tilly Norwood | The View
Tilly Norwood is not a human actor, but she is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about figures in the entertainment industry. The AI-generated performer recently gave her first on-camera “interview” alongside her creator, Eline Van der Velden, prompting another round of debate over what artificial intelligence could mean for the future of Hollywood. The appearance was also discussed by the co-hosts of The View, who questioned whether AI-generated performers could eventu

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New details on waiter's heroic takedown of gunman trying to kill ex-wife
A quiet night at a Toledo, Ohio, restaurant turned into a terrifying confrontation when a former attorney allegedly pulled a loaded handgun on his ex-wife as she dined with her family. Now, newly released surveillance footage shows the moment a waiter and several restaurant patrons rushed toward the armed man and tackled him before he could try to fire again. The man, 43-year-old Matthew Exton, was recently convicted of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and mu

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Billy Porter Shares Update After Near-Fatal Sepsis Battle
Billy Porter is giving fans an update on his health after a serious battle with sepsis that nearly took his life. The Emmy Award-winning actor and singer spoke with E! News while attending Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2027 show during New York Fashion Week, where he reflected on his recovery and his return to work after the frightening medical emergency. Porter revealed late last year that he had been hospitalized with urosepsis, a severe infection that can become life-t

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Cassie Ventura Makes Rare Red Carpet Appearance After Moving Out of U.S.
Cassie Ventura is making a rare public appearance alongside her husband, Alex Fine, months after revealing that she has moved out of the United States. The singer and Fine stepped onto the red carpet Thursday in London for the Season 2 premiere of MobLand, marking one of their first major public appearances since Ventura testified against her former boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, during his federal trial in 2025. Ventura, 40, wore a gray bustier-style dress with pointed-toe b

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Robin Roberts & Sherri Shepherd Tell Story of Last Rescued 9/11 Survivor Genelle Guzman
Bringing an Extraordinary Survival Story to the Screen Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, one of the most remarkable survival stories from that tragic day is coming to television. Sherri Shepherd portrays Genelle Guzman, the final person rescued alive from the World Trade Center rubble, in Lifetime's new movie “Robin Roberts Presents: Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story.” The film premieres Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET on Lifetime. Trapped Beneath

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Bodycam Video Shows Married Couple After Being Struck By Lightning
Aaron and Clare Walenga were taking a walk together in Winter Garden, Florida, when a peaceful evening suddenly turned terrifying. The married couple, who have been together for 17 years, were walking hand-in-hand along the West Orange Trail on Sept. 2 when they were struck by lightning. Their children were attending church youth group at the time. What happened next was captured in police bodycam footage and 911 calls, showing the frantic moments as strangers rushed to help

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Pilot who was diverted to Canada after 9/11 attacks reflects on emotional flight
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the United States forever, the memories of those who were caught in the skies that day remain vivid. Among them is Nick Dobi, a pilot who was flying across the Atlantic when the U.S. suddenly closed its airspace. With thousands of aircraft forced to change course, Dobi and his passengers were among those diverted to Gander, Newfoundland — a small Canadian community that unexpectedly became a place of refuge du

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