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Hayden Panettiere’s Estranged Mother Fires Back at Critics: ‘You Don’t Have a Right to Tell Me How I Mourn’
Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother Lesley Vogel spoke out on ‘Good Morning America’ about her grieving process after the actress’ death. ‘I would say to the haters out there, you don’t have a right to tell me how I mourn the loss of my second child. That’s my domain,’ she insisted.
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Prince Harry Steps Down from Longtime Charity Role amid Scandal Ahead of His U.K. Return
Prince Harry is no longer on the board of African Parks, a charity hit with abuse claims, but “remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.”
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Olympic Gold Medal-Winning Pairs Skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Get Engaged on Ice
Japanese pairs figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Instagram on Aug. 22. The athletes won a gold medal at the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Games.
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Passenger Dies After Fire Breaks Out on Tour Bus Carrying Propane Tanks
On Friday, Aug. 21, one person was killed when a tour bus caught on fire in Southern California, leaving another person injured, according to reports.
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Aaron Pierre Reveals Habit He Picked Up from Kyle Chandler on ‘Lanterns’ Set: ‘I’ve Been Doing It Ever Since’ (Exclusive)
Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler learned a little something from each other on the set of ‘Lanterns.’ The costars tell PEOPLE about the lessons they’re taking away from their time on the HBO superhero crime drama.
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26-Year-Old Woman Dies After She Darted into Traffic During Fight Along Side of Highway
On Saturday, Aug. 22, 26-year-old Michaela Kemp died after she was struck by a vehicle on an Atlanta highway. She had been in a roadside altercation at the time of the crash, police said.