Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80

Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."

• Aug 26

"9 to 5" musical audience gasped at news of Dolly Parton's death

Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.

• Aug 26

Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures

Dolly Parton, the country music legend who became a feminist icon, has died at the age of 80. Here is a look back at her life in pictures.

• Aug 25
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Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"

President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.

• Aug 26

Dolly Parton, country music legend, dies at 80 after brief cancer battle

Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.

• Aug 26

U.K. estate used as Wayne Manor in "Batman Begins" must be surveyed for bats

Since being built in the 1850s, Mentmore Towers has been featured in "Batman Begins" and other movies, but has fallen into disrepair.

• Aug 25

Bunny Levine, "Gilmore Girls" and "La La Land" actress, dies at 97

Bunny Levine worked as a school librarian for 25 years before pursuing her passion for acting and performing.

• Aug 23

From the ashes arise origami koi

Robert Lang, a physicist who became a leading figure in the world of origami, lost a lifetime's work of folded paper art to the 2025 wildfires in Altadena, Calif. He then set out to recreate his designs – and the origami community joined in.

• Aug 23

Book excerpt: "The Serviceberry" by Robin Wall Kimmerer

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of "Braiding Sweetgrass" writes about embracing gratitude and reciprocity in our dealings with nature, and the importance of recognizing and sharing the many gifts the world gives us.

• Aug 23

Controversial Netflix dating show sparks backlash in Japan

Japan's justice ministry said it will cancel a collaboration with "Badly in Love," a Netflix dating show featuring ex-juvenile delinquents.

• Aug 21

Neutrogena shares statement on Hayden Panettiere after backlash

After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.

• Aug 20

Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77

"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.

• Aug 18

Panettiere was with on-and-off boyfriend when she died, police report says

Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.

• Aug 18

Madonna leads 2026 MTV VMAs with 11 nominations

Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.

• Aug 18

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death

Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.

• Aug 18

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