Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was denied his request to reduce two past felony charges three days before her death, according to court documents obtained by Us. Prosecution objected to Hickerson’s motions to expunge and to reduce the charges to a misdemeanor during a hearing on Thursday, August 13. Page Six was the first to report the news. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also confirmed to the outlet that Judge Olivia Rosales denied Hickerson’s motion. Hickerson, 36, previously pleaded no contest in 2021 to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend after he was arrested and received an eight-count criminal indictment. The charges were related to a series of alleged incidents involving Panettiere between 2019 and 2020. Days after Hickerson’s request was denied, Panettiere died on Sunday, August 16, at age 36. In dispatch audio obtained by People, officials in Greenville County were heard discussing an “overdose” and “cardiac arrest” around the time of Panettiere’s death. Hayden Panettiere and Ex Brian Hickerson’s Ups and Downs “On August 16, 2026, at approximately 1:51 PM, a 911 call was received regarding a reported cardiac arrest,” read a statement from the Greenville County Coroner’s Office on Monday, August 17. “First…

Simon & Schuster is facing new questions about its handling of Jason Arday’s memoir, “Great and Unfortunate Things,” after publicly standing behind the book and its editorial review despite mounting scrutiny of the late University of Cambridge professor’s academic work and autobiographical claims. TheWrap sought comment from Simon & Schuster multiple times on Monday, including asking whether the publisher is reassessing the book and whether it has asked retailers or booksellers to pause additional orders. The publisher did not respond. Simon & Schuster had previously defended its editorial process as scrutiny of Arday intensified before publication. “We have worked closely with Professor Jason Arday on ‘Great and Unfortunate Things’ since acquiring it and can speak to the professionalism and integrity he has brought to every stage of the publication,” the publisher said in a statement previously provided to The Guardian. The publisher said Arday, co-writer Eve Claxton and its editorial and legal teams worked together to “carefully research, write and corroborate the narrative.” When The Guardian asked for more information about the book’s fact-checking, Simon & Schuster said it did not comment on its editorial processes. Some of Arday’s previously publicized claims were revised or did not appear in the…

Crystal Hefner talked about her controlling marriage to Hugh Hefner, believing she was ‘brainwashed.’

The OG Meg from Disney’s animated ‘Hercules,’ Susan Egan, starts her campaign for Zendaya to take over her role in the in-the-works live-action remake while chatting with ET’s Denny Directo at Disney’s D23 Expo. The Broadway icon also reacts to her official inclusion as a Disney Legend, and gushes about getting to perform with fellow Disney star, Lea Salonga at this massive event. More from Entertainment Tonight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdtXPiqI2cLorKaPrfpKc4g?sub_confirmation=1 Exclusives from #EntertainmentTonight : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQwITQ__CeH2Y_7g2xeiNDa0vQsROQQgv

As anyone associated with Slough House is seemingly marked for death, a character who was believed to be dead appears in the flesh.

Tom Holland stands to make over $100 million for starring in Sony and Marvel’s global hit “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” a massive haul that puts him in the rare category of Hollywood’s top-earning actors and already comes on top of a payday from his other 2026 global hit, “The Odyssey.” According to three individuals with knowledge of Holland’s deal, the actor scored a base salary of at least $20 million up front — an increase of $10 million from his last Spider-Man gig — with the potential to earn upwards of $100 million when backend bonuses are factored in as “Brand New Day” zooms towards a final global box office haul of over $2 billion. Even more remarkable: Holland’s backend bonus is not capped, so there’s no ceiling to how much he may ultimately make, one individual added. “Spider-Man” crossed $2 billion at the global box office this weekend, and is only in its third week of release. “He will make at least” $100 million, said this individual, who declined to say how high that payday might soar. A representative for Sony Pictures said the studio does not comment on cast salaries. Representatives for Holland did not respond to TheWrap’s…

Buckle up, “Slow Horses” fans. Things are about to get bumpy for the misfit residents of MI5’s Slough House (again). Apple TV unveiled Tuesday morning the first trailer for “Slow Horses” Season 6. Based on author Mick Herron’s 2019 novel “Joe Country,” the new season catches back up with Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), River Cartwright (Jack Lowden) and the other members of Slough House as they find themselves hunted for unknown reasons by a pair of anonymous assassins (“Andor” star Kyle Soller and “The Witcher” star MyAnna Buring). The growing number of deaths force ex-Slow Horse Louisa Guy (Rosalind Eleazar) back into the fold, and she is not the only familiar face featured in the “Slow Horses” Season 6 trailer. Hugo Weaving is also set to make his return as Frank Harkness, River’s merciless mercenary father, who has not been seen since the “Slow Horses” Season 4 finale. Even more notably, the “Slow Horses” Season 6 trailer concludes with the long-awaited return of “House of the Dragon” star Olivia Cooke as Sidonie “Sid” Baker, the former MI5 operative that River and co. were led to believe was killed early in the show’s first season. You can check out her return…

A true Sagittarius, Labrador Cane III is a natural in front of the camera—and loves being recognized in public.

“I sometimes joke that Ingrid is my dog and Cornichon is her dog,” Dunham says of her two pooches.

After wrapping his eight-month-long Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour, Bad Bunny had one thing left to do: an Italian dinner date with his beagle, Sansa.

From treats to toys to grooming essentials, Vogue editors share the dog essentials they (and their furry friends) can’t live without.

Here are all the times dogs gave their paw of approval to their parents’ nuptials in Vogue.

The FCC called the Disney-owned network’s eight broadcast licenses in for an early renewal earlier this year and has challenged ‘The View.’

Panettiere gushed over her late “Ice Princess” co-star nearly a year before her own tragic passing.

Hayden Panettiere’s former partner Wladimir Klitschko honored the actress with an emotional tribute after her tragic death.

Hayden Panettiere’s family has been notified by a South Carolina coroner’s office that her remains are ready for release — after the actress died of a possible drug overdose, TMZ has learned. A rep for the Greenville County Coroner’s Office tells…

ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, claiming the Trump administration has “waged a retaliatory campaign” against the network to attack free speech. The suit further seeks to block the FCC “from taking or threatening to take any action” against Disney, ABC and its eight owned-and-operated television stations in regards to early license renewal applications. “Acting through the Federal Communications Commission, the Administration has waged a retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts,” the lawsuit says, per multiple media reports. “That campaign began in this administration’s earliest days and has only intensified since.” The Tuesday morning filing in federal District Court in D.C. states that Disney’s network has “no alternative means to eliminate these ongoing and immediate threats other than total capitulation to the administration’s demands” and that “over time, those attacks have escalated into express demands that ABC be stripped of its broadcast licenses because of its speech.” The update comes after FCC chairman Brendan Carr had publicly taken aim at series such as “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The View,” more recently investigating ABC’s broadcast licenses — supposedly stemming from the company’s DEI policies, but also due to the…

Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé and father of her daughter has spoken out following her tragic death … sharing a heartfelt tribute that promises their child will always remember her. Wladimir Klitschko shared the touching tribute on Instagram…

Hayden Panettiere built a successful career in television and film, transitioning from child star to accomplished actress.

Trump-linked accounts have repeatedly used Taylor Swift’s tracks, but the audio keeps getting removed even as the pop star stays publicly silent.

Subscription rates for new and returning customers are on the way up, again, after the studio’s marquee streaming platform recently posted its first quarterly profit.

Love Island USA is all about coupling up — so which season 7 Islanders are currently together and which have called it quits since the villa? The franchise originally began in the U.K. in 2002 before expanding worldwide with various spinoffs, including Love Island USA on Peacock. The series follows a different group of singles every season who have to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa for the chance to win $100,000. The contestants — referred to as Islanders — live in isolation in a villa and are under constant video surveillance as they attempt to find love. Season 7, which aired in 2025, ended with five couples still together. Nearly a year later, Bryan Arenales, Gracyn Blackmore, Jeremiah Brown, Clarke Carraway, Amaya Espinal, Hannah Fields, Pepe Garcia, Iris Kendall, TJ Palma, Andreina Santos, Chris Seeley, Belle-A, CoCo Watson and Taylor Williams all signed on to appear in season 2 of Beyond the Villa. ‘Love Island USA’ Status Check: Which Couples Are Still Together? While documenting their ups and downs, the season 7 Islanders have gone through more surprising splits. Host Ariana Madix, meanwhile, weighed in October 2025 when she spoke about the challenges of making…

Katie Holmes might be breaking out her fall fashion essentials a little early, but we’re totally here for it. Strutting through New York City, the actress was spotted wearing luxe fall pants that every rich girl keeps in her cold-weather rotation, and somehow, we found the chic look for under $45! For a casual date night, the 47-year-old Dawson’s Creek star wore black leather pants with a coral-colored top and sandals. Her new boyfriend, Jason Bard Yarmosky, opted to keep things simple, rocking a white tee with denim and letting Holmes’ outfit steal the show (as he should). Her pants style is the easiest alternative to jeans, capturing that New York-rich vibe that’s both cool and classy. See it! Get The Love Brand Faux Leather Pants for $43 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change. The Love Brand Faux Leather Pants have all the details that make Holmes’ version so sleek, boasting a high waist, subtle sheen and trendy leg shape that’s somewhere between straight and wide. As such, they read modern and polished without trying too hard. Katie Holmes Ran Errands in a Dainty Shoe Style That’s All Over…

Blake Lively urged fans to ‘be kind’ after Hayden Panettiere’s sudden death.

Jansen Panettiere died more than three years before his sister, Hayden Panettiere.

The 36-year-old actress, who died on Sunday, opened up to “Sleepwalker” co-star Justin Chatwin “about a lot of things” while working together.

The 10-episode series from World Within Studios, in partnership with Religion of Sports, will premiere on YouTube in September and feature such expert voices as former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.

The World Cup and NBA Finals drove a 118% increase in broadcast viewing in June, lifting the category to a 19.8% share of TV time for the month — its first increase during the period since the launch of Nielsen’s Gauge report in 2021. Meanwhile, cable saw a 2% decrease in viewing to a total share of 19.5%, driven by the absence of the NBA and NHL playoffs, which led to a 10% monthly decline in cable sports viewership. As for streaming, the category made up 48.5% of TV viewing, up about 3% compared to May but just below the 3.1% increase for total TV usage. Source: Nielsen When looking by distributor, Fox and NBCUniversal benefited from being the broadcast and streaming homes of the FIFA World Cup, which saw over 84 billion minutes viewed combined across their properties and were the only distributors to see viewing increases in the Media Distributor Gauge during the month. But neither company saw enough of a boost to knock industry leaders YouTube and Disney off their perch, who finished the month with 13.8% and 9.6% of TV viewership, respectively. Fox also remains behind Netflix, which came in fourth in the ranking by distributor and…

The classic striped button-down shirt is getting a seriously chic upgrade, courtesy of Charlize Theron, who recently showed just how polished the wardrobe staple can be. Her blue-and-white striped shirt is giving effortless sophistication, and we’re recreating the look for less with this $26 Amazon find. Theron wore the striped shirt to a press conference for The Odyssey in Seoul on August 3, 2026, pairing it with a wrap-style skirt, black gloves and pointed-toe heels for a high-fashion take on an everyday essential. The Amazon version features a similar blue-striped look, plus a collared button-down silhouette that can be styled with everything from jeans to trousers. See it Get the Cunlin Striped Button-Down Shirt for $26 (was $29) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change. Theron’s outfit proves that a striped shirt doesn’t have to read as basic. The actress elevated hers by pairing it with sleek accessories and a statement-making skirt, creating an outfit that feels polished enough for a press event without looking overly formal. 17 Loose, Flowy Wide-Leg Pants That Make Legs Look Miles Longer For a similar look, the Cunlin button-down is designed with a lightweight…

Nearly one year before her own death, Hayden Panettiere opened up about the special connection she shared with late Ice Princess costar Michelle Trachtenberg. “Actually, her grandmother lived across the street from my grandparents in Brooklyn. So I knew Michelle way before that … like Harriet the Spy days,” Panettiere told Entertainment Weekly in September 2025. The Nashville alum continued, “We not only grew up in the same industry, but grew up knowing each other’s families, relatively closely, just because of the distance. We would have block parties. So I have memories of her and I from long ago.” When it came to sharing the screen in Disney’s 2005 movie Ice Princess, Panettiere said the experience was “great.” Celebrities React to Hayden Panettiere’s Sudden Death at 36 “It was great to work with Kim Cattrall who was in that, who is amazing, is phenomenal,” she added. “It was such a unique experience. I mean, we had to learn how to figure-skate in six weeks, which is no easy feat. But it was so much fun. We had a lot of fun and I’m very grateful that I have the memories that I have with her.” Michelle Trachtenberg, Hayden Panettiere in…