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Carrot Top, the longtime Las Vegas comedian known for his bright red hair and prop-filled comedy shows, has been hospitalized following a reported suicide attempt in the Las Vegas area. The 61-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Scott Thompson, was taken to a local hospital on Friday, September 18, according to a report from TMZ. … Read more
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter whose 1996 hit “Barely Breathing” became one of the defining songs of the decade, has died at 56. Sheik died Thursday, September 17, at a Manhattan hospital after suffering organ failure, according to his mother, Suzanne Sheik. His death was confirmed by his family in a statement shared on Instagram. The … Read more
Lizzie Borden walked out of a Massachusetts courtroom in 1893 as a free woman, but the acquittal did little to end the public fascination surrounding her. She had been accused of killing her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, in Fall River in 1892. Although a jury found her not guilty, suspicion followed her … Read more
Sarah Jane Nader and professional partner Hailey Bills have been eliminated from Dancing With the Stars after the second night of the Season 35 premiere. Their exit came at the end of the women’s night, making them the second celebrity couple sent home during the two-part opening week. Nader, known for Love Thy Nader, performed … Read more
Peter Max, the Berlin-born artist whose bright colors and dreamy psychedelic images became closely linked with the 1960s counterculture, has died at 88. Max died Monday, September 14, at a Manhattan hospital, according to his family. He had been living with advanced dementia in his later years. For millions of Americans, Max’s work was more … Read more
Matthew Lillard is looking back at his return to the Scream franchise with a level of regret he did not hide. The actor, who played Stu Macher in the original 1996 horror classic, recently admitted that he feels “ashamed” about coming back for Scream 7 after Melissa Barrera was removed from the franchise. Speaking during … Read more
Beloved Bluegrass Singer Dies at 67: Jeanie Poling, a beloved singer and longtime force in San Francisco’s bluegrass community, has died at 67 after a three-year battle with two rare forms of cancer. Poling died on August 26, 2026, at UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital, leaving behind more than four decades of music, community work and … Read more
Drake’s growing connection to country music has taken another unexpected turn, this time involving Ella Langley’s runaway hit “Choosin’ Texas” and a name familiar to football fans: Johnny Manziel. What began as Drake showing public support for Langley has developed into one of the more surprising crossover stories in music, with the rapper previewing a … Read more
Harry Shum Jr. wasted little time making his mark on Dancing With the Stars Season 35. The actor and longtime performer stepped onto the ballroom floor with Jenna Johnson on the opening night of the new season and immediately found himself at the top of the leaderboard. Shum Jr. and Johnson earned 21 out of … Read more
Ezra Frech is trading the athletics track for the ballroom floor. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist is joining Dancing With the Stars Season 35, bringing one of the most inspiring sporting stories in the cast to the competition. Frech will compete with professional dancer Daniella Karagach as he takes on a completely different kind of … Read more