Fourteen people — including current and former Penn State students, their fraternity brothers and a prominent Pittsburgh lawyer — have been charged in an alleged multistate cocaine trafficking ring that authorities say operated out of two of the college’s fraternity houses. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the sweeping charges on August 18, 2026, describing the operation as “a coordinated and highly-profitable drug-trafficking crew” that included frat brothers and their families. According to prosecutors, the alleged ringleaders — Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson — ran a cocaine distribution network between 2023 and 2024 involving members of Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon. The charges have rocked the State College, Pennsylvania, campus and led to interim suspensions, felony arrests and stunning allegations that pledges were used to package cocaine. Here’s everything to know about the case. Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson Named as Alleged Ringleaders State prosecutors have identified Abbatiello, a Sigma Chi member, and Robinson, a Delta Upsilon brother, as the two leaders of the enterprise. Both graduated from Penn State in 2024 but allegedly continued to organize regular trips to suppliers in New York and Philadelphia to bring drugs back to campus even after they left the university. Diddy’s Legal…

Scott Jennings is being eyed to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles recently met with Jennings at Mastro’s Steakhouse in Washington, D.C., at the Trump administration’s request, CNN reported Thursday, citing two sources familiar with the meeting. Multiple staffers believe Jennings has Wiles’ backing, though the search remains in its early stages. “He’s competent and good on TV,” one senior White House official told CNN. The report follows Politico’s reporting that Jennings was making a push for the position and had privately met with senior administration officials. Jennings reportedly sought the meeting after clips of him defending Trump aide Natalie Harp circulated within the White House, including some he sent to senior staffers himself. President Donald Trump has told his team that Jennings “looks the part” and performs well on television, according to CNN. Some administration officials, however, have questioned whether the longtime Republican strategist could handle the extensive behind-the-scenes responsibilities that helped make Leavitt an influential figure inside the White House. Jennings declined to say Wednesday whether he was interviewing for the position or had discussed the opening with White House officials. “I don’t have any comment about that,” Jennings…

Former UFC star Chuck Liddell is accusing his ex-wife, Heidi Liddell, of abducting their daughter, just over one year after the couple finalized their divorce. Chuck, 56, filed an emergency custody order requesting that their daughter, Guinevere, 14, be returned to him and placed in his custody full time, according to court documents obtained by Us. The MMA legend accused Heidi, 46, of abducting Guinevere on Friday, August 14, “with no intent to return her,” five days before her scheduled first day of school. Heidi allegedly brought Guinevere to her residence in Orange County, outside of the district where she currently attends school. Chuck alleges that Heidi realized she would not be able to get court permission to move Guinevere and their son, Charlie, 13, before the fall semester started, so she resorted to disobeying several court orders regarding custody of their kids. That included “not using the co-parenting communication app, using the children as messengers, failing to bring Guinevere to extracurricular activities, and not following the court-ordered custody schedule,” according to the documents. Gleb Savchenko Accuses Ex of Taking Daughter to Russia Without Permission Chuck wrote that he fears that Guinevere will “suffer irreparable harm by missing her first…

Corinne Foxx has fully relaxed into married life. In fact, nearly two years after she tied the knot with husband Joe Hooten, the daughter of Jamie Foxx is so comfortable in her relationship that…

Nina Parker caught up with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real to chat about her new hosting gig on the “Keep It” podcast. The E! News alum spills on her time hosting the chaotic “Love and Hip Hop” reunions and dealing with the toxic fan base; she also reacts to casting rumors of…

Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson exclusively told E! News how he’s making girlfriend Maggie Sajak and his family a priority amid his busy schedule balancing Banana Ball and rehearsals for the upcoming season of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ Jackson is set to compete in the ballroom when the hit ABC series returns with a two-night premiere event beginning Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+. Plus, Jackson dished on his latest partnership with Supercuts, which has brought his signature hairstyle, “The Jax,” to participating salons nationwide for the back-to-school season. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/videos/2511647811625/jackson-olson-shares-how-hes-prioritizing-girlfriend-maggie-sajak-amid-his-dwts-schedule #enews #dancingwiththestars #jacksonolson About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News – https://eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App – https://eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping – https://eonline.com/news/shop Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/enews/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/enews/ X – https://x.com/enews/ TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@enews

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s life change is a little more clearer than ever. After multiple outlets reported the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were moving back to the U.K. with their kids Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, E! News has learned they won’t be permanently relocating. Rather, the family of four will be overseas for an extended period of time. The couple will be enrolling their children in school in England, but Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, will not be joining them in their move. Harry and Meghan will also keep their home in Montecito as well as their vacation home in Portugal. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision was particularly surprising as Harry has shot down the possibility of a return to the U.K. in the past—however, he also has expressed a desire to reconcile with his family and has indicated that part of that desire was informed by his father, King Charles III, being diagnosed with cancer. King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted Harry, Meghan and their two children at their royal home in Gloucestershire in July—the first time that the king had seen his grandchildren in four years. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1435229/meghan-markle-prince-harry-moving-back-to-u-k-temporarily #enews #meghanmarkle #princeharry…

HBO Max and Netflix typically dominate the Samba weekly Wrap Report streaming chart, so it’s a big deal when another streaming player tops the chart. It’s an even bigger deal when that streaming player knocks off one of the biggest shows on TV. That’s the case this week as “Reacher,” Amazon Prime Video’s action series, tops the chart as it kicks off its fourth season. In typical Prime Video fashion, the streamer dropped the first three episodes of the season at once, building some big late-summer buzz. “Reacher’s” rise is particularly noteworthy because the series bests “House of the Dragon” on HBO Max, which slides to second this week. Of course, “House of the Dragon” didn’t air a new episode in the time covered by this week’s chart, as the “Game of Thrones” spinoff officially wrapped its third season back on Aug. 9. But we’ve seen many HBO Max series top the chart even after their season finales, so “Reacher” deserves credit here. Samba’s top streaming shows for the week of Aug. 10-16 The Wrap Report provides an exclusive first look at the most-watched movies and TV series from the past week across both streaming and linear television, sourced from…

Shia LaBeouf is getting candid about his health. After the Holes actor was sentenced for three counts of simple battery following his arrest in New Orleans during the city’s Mardi Gras…

Jenna Fischer pretended to be Connor Storrie’s publicist when the “Heated Rivalry” star was getting harried by press at the Actor Awards this year. While talking to Jesse Tyler Ferguson this week on his podcast “Dinner’s On Me,” Fischer talked about spending time with Storrie at the awards show. When photographers started to encroach and ask for pictures as they were heading out the door, “The Office” alum took it upon herself to keep them at bay. “You know who I was hanging out with at the SAG Awards [Actor Awards] this year was Connor Storrie,” Fischer said. “And everybody’s wanting to take his picture, and a man came up to me and tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘Are you his publicist? I’d love to get a photo with him.’ And I said, ‘I’m sorry, he can’t.’ I was like, ‘I need to get him to his car.’ I just full-on pretended to be his publicist.” She added: “I was like, I’m sorry. I’m so sorry. I got to – I actually had called his car already. Which was true. I knew he was waiting for his car.” Storrie presented at the Actor Awards in March. He presented…

Hayden Panettiere’s mom says someone toxic drove a wedge between them … and she appears to be pointing the finger at Hayden’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, for her daughter’s death. Lesley Vogel addressed her estrangement from Hayden in a statement…

Kat Sandler, Jordan Firstman, Amber Midthunder and Cody Lightning will also feature among speakers and panel members at Toronto’s inaugural content market next month.

“This is not what Neutrogena stands for or who we want to be,” said the brand in acknowledging that Panettiere felt unsupported after revealing her struggle with postpartum depression.

University of West Florida football player Ben Conken died on Monday, August 17, after a battle with cancer. He was 20. “We are deeply saddened to share the loss of a fellow Argo, Ben Conken,” UWF Football shared via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19. “Shortly after joining our program, he began a hard fought battle with cancer but continued to show his support for UWF. He will forever remain a member of this team and an Argo for life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who knew and loved him.” Conken committed to the University of West Florida in February 2024 after playing high school football at Cottage Hill Christian Academy in Mobile, Alabama. He received a full-ride scholarship to West Florida, but never got to play due to his diagnosis.  “He was a high character guy, great family, hard worker,” Cottage Hill football coach Carvel Jones told Fox 10. “He was a dawg on the football field, but he was a great person off the field. We love the Conken family, and he’s going to be truly missed. I’ll never forget Ben’s smile as he walked into the room.” Penn State Cheerleader Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Going…

It has been one year since California lawmakers approved a dramatic increase to the state’s production incentive program, and the number of film and TV shows applying for a tax break to film in the Golden State has since dramatically increased. But it’s far too early to declare “mission accomplished.” In an exclusive video roundtable with TheWrap, leaders at the Directors Guild of America, Producers Guild of America and Stay in LA said that while there is reason for optimism, it will take many more years of work throughout the industry if there is any hope of undoing the years of decline in production work that has ravaged California’s entertainment workforce. Their comments provide scale to the magnitude of the problem the state faces in reviving Hollywood. “I feel like some folks treated the tax credit like the finish line last year, and it’s great to hear that we’re kind of all in agreement that it was really the starting gun,” said Kate Holguin, producer and head of legislative affairs for Stay in LA. “Sacramento obviously made an enormous investment in making California competitive, but the incentives really just get California into the conversation, right?” Holguin was joined by Rebecca…

Meghan McCain slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as ‘D-list royals’ after they announced they were relocating back to the UK.

Hayden Panettiere’s mom, Lesley Vogel, claimed she has ‘questions’ surrounding her daughter’s death and blamed their estrangement on a ‘toxic individual.’

Exercise snacks, short and sharp bursts of movement squeezed into everyday life, are drawing new attention as busy Americans look for ways to stay healthy without hitting the gym. Here is what the research and doctors actually say about the trend. What Are Exercise Snacks? Exercise snacks are quick, intense bouts of movement built into your regular routine, from a set of squats between meetings to carrying groceries up the stairs. They are meant to break up long stretches of sitting, not replace traditional workouts. Dr. Michael Fredericson, director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford, told People magazine the concept centers on “these three to four bursts of really high intensity exercise throughout the day, built into your regular life.” He gave examples like doing squats, carrying groceries home or shoveling snow. Jonathan Little, a professor in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of British Columbia, cautioned that exercise snacks are “not meant to ‘replace’ other types of traditional exercise such as walking, jogging, lifting weights, sports, or going to the gym,” according to Very Well Health. Do Exercise Snacks Improve Heart Health and Blood Sugar? Exercise…

Christina Haack and her ex-husband, Tarek El Moussa, gift their 15-year-old daughter, Taylor, a $150K BMW ahead of her 16th birthday. The former couple, along with Tarek’s wife, Heather El Moussa, surprises the teenager with the luxury car while she was practicing driving with her dad. The expensive car dividing fans in the comments, with some praising the purchase and some dissing it. Tarek and Christina share Taylor and her brother, Brayden, while Tarek welcomed a son, Tristan, with Heather in 2023. 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

Bachelor Nation’s Tyler Cameron and actress Jenna Dewan will reportedly compete for the Mirrorball Trophy on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars. Other major celebs competing are Summer House’ Ciara Miller, ‘Love Island’ and‘Traitors’ star Maura Higgins and baseball player Jackson Olson. Cameron gained his fame in The Bachelor franchise, dating Hannah Brown on season 15 of ‘The Bachelorette.’ Dewan—who costarred in Step Up with ex Channing Tatum—was previously a high-profile backup dancer for major artists like Janet Jackson, Pink and Christina Aguilera. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/videos/2511647299518/tyler-cameron-jenna-dewan-joining-dancing-with-the-stars-season-35 #enews #tylercameron #jennadewan About: The E! News team brings you the latest breaking entertainment, fashion and Pop Culture news. Featuring exclusive segments, celebrity highlights, trend reports and more, the E! News channel is the only destination Pop Culture fans need to stay in the know. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/enewssub Connect: For More News – https://eonline.us/3MASskW E! News App – https://eonline.onelink.me/yMtl/4ead5017 Shopping – https://eonline.com/news/shop Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/enews/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/enews/ X – https://x.com/enews/ TikTok – https://tiktok.com/@enews

Dancing With the Stars has added family members of two of its most iconic competitors to the season 35 cast. Us has learned that Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt’s husband, Conner Leavitt, and model Brooks Nader’s sister Sarah Jane Nader both will join the dancing competition this fall. Us has reached out to ABC for comment. Conner, 32, has big shoes to fill on the dance floor, as his wife, Whitney, 33, and her professional partner, Mark Ballas, made it all the way to the semifinals in season 34 last year. Whitney has parlayed her success on Dancing With the Stars into a record-breaking debut in Broadway’s Chicago and, soon, a leading role as Sandra Dee in Just in Time, starting in December. What to Know About Season 35 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ So Far: Cast and More Brooks, 29, and her now ex-boyfriend, professional dancer Gleb Savchenko, competed on Dancing With the Stars season 33 in 2024, where they finished in ninth place. She has since landed a role on Fox’s upcoming reboot of Baywatch. In April, Ciara Miller and Maura Higgins were unveiled as the first two celebrities to join the cast of DWTS…

Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has captured national attention with many people debating if she should be held criminally responsible for killing her three kids, and legal expert Rachael Bennett exclusively told Us that the jurors have an “agonizing choice” to make regarding the outcome. Throughout the trial, Clancy’s family members and medical professionals have testified that she asked for help and expressed mental health struggles before she killed kids Cora, 5, Dawson, 3, and Callan, 8 months, in January 2023. Clancy then jumped out out of a second-story window of her home in an apparent suicide attempt, leaving her paralyzed from the waist down. “Since she has already stipulated that she did commit the murders, Lindsay’s defense seems their focus is really more on explaining to the jury why the murders happened,” Bennett, who is a Family Law Specialist, told Us, adding that the defense is trying to give the jury “context to her mental state.” Bennett said she believes the “testimony from her family members will hold some pretty significant weight for the jury,” pointing out that her former mother-in-law, Susan Clancy, and her mother, Paula Musgrove, both took the stand to reveal Lindsay, 36, was struggling in the…

Karma is not just a cat purring in Taylor Swift’s lap. As it turns out, the Grammy winner’s feline pets Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button have also become purr-fect companions for…

Experience the dramatic comeback of Linda Hunt as Hetty, a moment that thrilled fans like never before. #LindaHunt #HettyReturn #DramaticComeback

Sandra Bullock reflected on Bryan Randall’s ALS battle and explained how grief, caregiving and motherhood shaped her journey.

Bunnie Xo wore only her towel for a recent photoshoot after claiming her DMs are a ‘boy buffet’ following her divorce from Jelly Roll.

The buzzy group’s daily essentials are certified “gnarly.”

The former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, once Hollywood’s hottest couple to court, have a hit documentary in theaters but a dwindling Netflix deal. Is it curtains for Archewell Productions?

Hayden Panettiere’s mother, Lesley Vogel, is speaking out about their estrangement in the wake of the actress’ shocking death. “Although my daughter and I were estranged, it was not for lack of care or love,” Vogel, 70, said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, August 20. “It was due to the involvement of a toxic individual who I believe led to her death.” Vogel did not name the “toxic individual” whom she was referring to in her statement. “Hayden was a beautiful and talented young woman who unfortunately became involved with the wrong person, and although her family tried to extricate him from her life, were unable to be successful,” she wrote. “I hope all remember Hayden for the beautiful human being inside her and her gift to the world from her time on this earth. My heart is with you, Hayden.” Hayden Panettiere’s Complicated Relationship With Mom Lesley Vogel Explained The message was signed, “Mama.” News broke on Sunday, August 16, that Panettiere died at age 36. She is survived by her parents and her daughter, Kaya, whom she welcomed with ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic…

Anna Faris is embracing a new chapter of life.   The House Bunny  actress recently shared that she has been experimenting with sobriety, and noticed that it ultimately helped her relationship with…