Hollywood’s spilling secrets, settling scores, and serving up surprises!

Lesley-Anne Down reveals why Patrick Swayze never made her swoon despite his movie-star looks, Conan O’Brien explains the painful reason behind his dramatically deflated ’do, and Aaron Rodgers gets publicly sacked by ex Mallory Edens over his comments about past romances.

Plus, Star Jones dishes on blindsiding Barbara Walters with her View exit, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi celebrates a major health milestone, and Melissa McCarthy weighs in on the JonBenét Ramsey murder mystery.

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LESLEY WASN'T CRAZY FOR SWAYZE

PATRICK SWAYZE may have won the Civil War in the 1985 miniseries North and South, but he never won over his costar’s heart romantically, according to LESLEY-ANNE DOWN.

“We were very, very friendly and close,” says the now 72-year-old Lesley-Anne. “But ... as good-looking as he was - and he was - and as charismatic as he was - and he was - I didn’t fancy him.” Still, she did love the tragic actor, who died of cancer at 57 in 2009, as a friend. “We were very, very friendly and close,” she says.

CONAN CALMS THE CROP

CONAN O’BRIEN has come clean about his radically tamed new hairdo in a guest spot on The Tonight Show! The funnyman flattened his signature, towering pompadour over the summer and told host JIMMY FALLON it’s the result of his translucent Irish complexion!

“I got a sunburn on my scalp and then I went to a dermatologist because it really hurt,” he says. After receiving an oil for the burn, his slicked-down ‘do stunned his staffers, who told him he looked like a “pornographer.” Conan says, moments later, his publicist called him to announce the new look was already “everywhere,” leading him to quip, “I never knew anyone cared.”

AARON RODGERS SACKED BY EX!

Model MALLORY EDENS took to social media to stomp on former flame AARON RODGERS for flaming his exes in the media. The NFL star had referenced actress SHAILENE WOODLEY and former racing driver DANICA PATRICK in recent weeks and said he was emotionally unavailable while dating them because he had previously met the person that changed his life, his now-wife.

Unfortunately, those years also coincide with the time he spent with Mallory in 2023. “My ex is currently on a press tour talking about how he never loved anyone he dated after 2017,” she wrote. “Unfortunately for him, 1 am also on a press tour, for a movie inspired by how down bad I was.”

STAR SPILLS ON VIEW EXIT

Former daytime diva STAR JONES says she has no regrets about blindsiding BARBARA WALTERS with her surprise 2006 departure from the show. She revealed on The View: Behind the Table podcast with JOY BEHAR she knows she “pulled a fast one” on the late newslady but believes she did the right thing.

“I do what works for me,” she said after Joy recalled her announcing she was leaving on air two days before she had agreed to with the show’s deceased matriarch. “You might’ve given Barbara a heart attack that day,” Joy laughed. “Don’t say that, because we ended up both having open-heart surgery,” Star said. “That’s how connected BW and I were.”

HEALTH UPDATES... AND MORE!

Jersey Shore star NICOLE “SNOOKI” POLIZZI has happily announced she is healthy after undergoing treatment for stage 1 cervical cancer! “As of right now, l am cancer-free,” she says two months after undergoing a hysterectomy. “They got everything out. So I’m definitely happy that I did it. I feel like it’s just been week after week of doing a procedure, then another procedure, and then a hysterectomy. So it’s been a journey and a long road, but I’m happy that I’m on the other side of it and everything is going good.”

Reacher star ALAN RITCHSON reveals studio execs have asked him to tone down his public political statements. “You know how many phone calls I get from studios like, ‘Would you shut the [expletive] up, stop talking in public,’” says the hulking actor. “I mean, but it’s not chaos I’m after. It’s actually the opposite of chaos.” Alan also confessed that Amazon Prime Video put the kibosh on a white supremacist storyline for the show, claiming it was too political.

MELISSA MCCARTHY, who’s playing the mom of the titular strangled tot in the upcoming Netflix miniseries The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey, admits, “My heart says no one in the family could have done that ... that’s what my gut says.” JonBenét was only 6 when she was found dead in her parents’ home in Boulder, Colo., on Christmas night in 1996.

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Sylvester Stallone’s newly released memoir has become the center of an autograph mystery after eagle-eyed fans identified at least five dramatically different signature styles in supposedly hand-signed editions, raising questions about whether every copy was personally autographed by the Hollywood star.

The 80-year-old Rocky actor released The Steps on September 29, with signed editions distributed through Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Canada’s Indigo and independent British booksellers.

But collectors comparing their purchases online have highlighted striking differences between signatures on the books, prompting speculation about secretarial signing, ghostwriters and the possible use of mechanical autopen devices.

The debate has intensified on autograph hunters’ websites.

Photographs shared among collectors show some autographs dominated by sweeping loops and long diagonal strokes, while others feature more compact lettering, angular flourishes and noticeably different proportions.

One comparison attracting particular attention involves a photograph Stallone shared on Facebook showing him signing a copy of his memoir.

The signature visible in that image appears substantially more elaborate than several examples circulating among buyers.

The differences have fueled questions about whether some books could have been signed by assistants or reproduced mechanically, although neither possibility has been established.

The online discussion has also exposed disagreement about what constitutes suspicious variation in a celebrity’s handwriting.

Stallone has spent decades signing memorabilia, and experts say autograph styles can change considerably depending on speed, writing position, fatigue and the number of items being signed.

One autograph hunter’s research has nevertheless uncovered distinct patterns across commercially distributed copies of Stallone’s memoir.

In one update, the collector reported examining 102 examples of Stallone’s signatures, dividing them into five groups containing 10, 16, 36, 20 and 20 signatures.

Among 28 British examples, two styles accounted for 24 signatures, suggesting certain variations may be concentrated within particular distribution batches.

The figures represent the collector’s observations, not an independent authentication study.

The controversy is particularly sensitive because signed celebrity memoirs have become desirable collectibles, with purchasers often expecting a personal connection to the performer whose name appears inside.

An autograph hunter told us:

“What’s caught people’s attention isn’t simply that Sylvester’s signatures look different. It’s that collectors believe they’ve identified five fairly distinct styles appearing across books that were all marketed as personally signed.

“Anyone familiar with celebrity autographs knows signatures can evolve, particularly when somebody is signing hundreds of items in a single sitting.

“But when you start seeing recurring patterns that appear to fall into separate groups, collectors naturally want to understand why.

“That doesn’t establish that anybody else signed these books or that a machine was involved. What it does establish is that buyers have questions they would like answered, and those questions are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.”

An autopen, which mechanically reproduces a stored signature, can create convincing inscriptions without the named individual physically signing each item.

Secretarial signatures involve another person writing the celebrity’s name, while ghost-signing similarly raises questions about who actually held the pen.

However, differences between signatures alone cannot establish that any of these practices occurred.

Stallone’s book chronicles his difficult beginnings, including financial hardship and the extraordinary journey that eventually produced Rocky, the boxing drama that transformed his career.

Collectors are continuing to compare newly delivered copies and share photographs of signatures they consider unusual.

One participant also posted footage apparently showing Stallone signing books in London, adding another reference point for examining his handwriting.

The online comparisons have not established wrongdoing by Stallone, his publisher or retailers, and no forensic examination confirming mechanical reproduction has been presented.

Celebrity autopen controversies have repeatedly engulfed some of entertainment’s biggest names, with fans questioning whether expensive signed memorabilia genuinely carries their idols’ handwritten signatures.

Bob Dylan apologized in 2022 after collectors discovered 900 supposedly hand-signed copies of his book The Philosophy of Modern Song, priced at $599 each, contained mechanically reproduced autographs.

Dylan blamed vertigo and pandemic restrictions, admitting: “Using a machine
was an error in judgment.”

Publisher Simon & Schuster subsequently offered refunds.

Ozzy Osbourne also faced accusations in 2020 limited-edition copies of his album Ordinary Man contained autopen signatures, although the allegations were not conclusively established.

Dolly Parton, 80, similarly attracted scrutiny over signed editions of Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, while Van Morrison, 81, faced questions about autographs on Latest Record Project Volume 1.

Morrison’s management denied using an autopen.

Sinéad O’Connor admitted in 2021 she had used a signature stamp on 10,000 copies of her memoir Rememberings, explaining personally signing so many books was impractical.

More recently, Liza Minnelli, 80, faced allegations concerning signed editions
of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!, after collectors identified remarkably similar signatures.

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Prince William is said to be struggling under mounting pressure as explosive allegations about his late mother, Princess Diana, threaten to deepen divisions within the royal family – with his estranged brother Prince Harry’s relationship with their uncle adding to the turmoil.

Royal sources have told THE VAULT the Prince of Wales, 44, is increasingly distressed following the publication of Earl Charles Spencer’s memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, which contains damaging claims about King Charles, 77, and his reaction to Diana’s death in 1997.

The controversy comes amid the monarch’s continuing cancer treatment and Harry’s return to Britain with his wife Meghan Markle, 45, placing further strain on an already fractured family.

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Michael Douglas has revealed he was warned an assassin planned to stab him with an HIV-infected needle during the Oscars – forcing the FBI to deploy undercover agents throughout the ceremony as he prepared to walk onstage.

The 82-year-old Hollywood star recounts the terrifying incident at the 1992 Academy
Awards in his newly released memoir, One Helluva Ride, which was published October 6.

Douglas claims federal investigators and Los Angeles police informed him of a credible assassination threat, but he refused to abandon his appearance at the ceremony despite fears that an attacker could be hiding among the audience.

The A-lister writes authorities warned him of a “credible threat” involving a man who intended to “stab you with an HIV-infected needle.”

The actor was preparing to present an award when investigators approached him with intelligence suggesting his life was in danger.

Undercover officers were subsequently stationed throughout the auditorium, monitoring spectators while Douglas continued with his scheduled appearance.

Despite the extensive security operation, no suspect was arrested, and the identity of the individual allegedly responsible for the threat remains unknown.

The extraordinary revelation is among several accounts of intimidation and personal danger contained in the actor’s 500-page autobiography, which examines his six decades in Hollywood.

Douglas also recalls receiving death threats during the 1970s while starring in
the television crime drama The Streets of San Francisco.

He claims a group calling itself the Death Angels placed him on a “kill list,” prompting authorities to provide protection during filming.

The actor reportedly wore a bulletproof vest while recording certain episodes,
with undercover officers positioned nearby because of concerns about a possible attack.

The memoir also explores Douglas’ turbulent romantic history, including his
marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones, 57, and his previous relationship with Kathleen Turner, 72.

Douglas reveals he was dating five women when he began pursuing Zeta-Jones after watching her performance in The Mask of Zorro.

The Welsh actress insisted he end his other relationships before they could become romantically involved.

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Douglas writes: “She told me she understood that I was a single guy who’d
come out of a long marriage, but she would only be monogamous.”

He adds Catherine also said: “I’m not interested in dating you if you’re dating other people. You can either continue with them or end it and be with me.’”

Michael said his response required some immediate action.

He writes: “I told her wait here I have to make five quick calls. (Catherine said), ‘Five? You have to make five calls?’”

He subsequently telephoned all five women to end their relationships.

The couple married in November 2000 and have two children, Dylan Douglas,
26, and Carys Douglas, 23.

Douglas also has a son, Cameron Douglas, 47, from his previous marriage to
Diandra Douglas, 70.

The actor also uses his book to acknowledge an affair with Turner while filming Romancing the Stone with her in Mexico in 1984 – ending decades of speculation about their relationship.

He has also challenged longstanding claims about his private life, denying reports that he received treatment for sex addiction during the 1990s.

Douglas told The Sunday Times those claims were “not true”, while also describing himself as “a healthy product of the ‘60s.”

His autobiography additionally examines his complicated relationship with his father, Kirk Douglas, who died in 2020, and his experiences working on Wall
Street, Fatal Attraction and Basic Instinct.

Douglas won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of ruthless
financier Gordon Gekko in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street in 1988.

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Erika Kirk has preserved the office of her murdered husband, Charlie Kirk, as a shrine to his memory – refusing to take over his desk despite succeeding him as chief executive of the conservative organization he founded.

The 37-year-old widow has maintained the workspace at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, following the assassination of the 31-year-old political activist in September 2025.

Rather than establish an office of her own, Kirk works from a couch near her
husband’s desk, surrounded by reminders of his life and career.

The extraordinary arrangement emerged during a visit to the organization’s headquarters, where the couple’s young son climbed into his father’s chair,
prompting an emotional reaction from his mother.

Kirk said: “No one has sat there since Charlie,” before admitting she makes an exception for her and Charlie’s son, adding: “Only Mac can sit there.”

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EXCLUSIVE: FBI Moves to Seize 'Nude Leaks' Sites Selling Stolen Intimate Images

The FBI is cracking down on a disturbing alleged online operation accused of selling stolen intimate images – and the details are chilling.

Federal investigators are seeking to seize two websites allegedly used to distribute hacked and nonconsensual photos and videos, including material involving minors. Court documents claim one collection contained roughly 6,200 files, while another allegedly featured material involving 1,915 girls.

Investigators also identified at least 163 U.S. customers through payment records and said the site allegedly made as much as $30,000 a month.

Even more disturbing, victims seeking to remove their images were allegedly asked to provide photos and identification – and authorities say some previously removed material later resurfaced.

Now, the FBI wants control of the domains and plans to replace them with a blunt warning: “This Website Has Been Seized.”

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Travis Barker Hospitalized as Kourtney Stays 'By My Side'

Travis Barker is back in a hospital gown – but he’s not alone.

The Blink-182 drummer sparked concern after sharing photos from the hospital, though he’s keeping the reason for his visit under wraps.

His 20-year-old daughter Alabama Barker joined him first, prompting Travis to write: “My baby girl came with me.” Then came wife Kourtney Kardashian, who kissed the rocker as he lay in his hospital gown.

“And my beautiful wife by my side,” Travis captioned the snap.

While he appeared to be preparing for a procedure, no diagnosis has been revealed.

Travis previously suffered life-threatening pancreatitis in 2022, when Kourtney also remained by his side.

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Inside Haskins’ Cause of Death — 'Saved by the Bell' Star Was 'Ill' for Years

Mr. Belding was quietly fighting a battle off-screen.

Saved by the Bell star Dennis Haskins died at 75 after reportedly keeping serious health struggles private for years.

A tribute from his former Burbank hangout Dimples Karaoke claimed Haskins “became ill” eight years ago and “had been silent about his fight with Parkinson’s,” along with other health concerns. “He did not want to have to tell people,” the tribute explained.

His longtime agent Jay Schachter called his death a “tragic loss,” adding: “He was a great person, and he loved, I mean absolutely LOVED, his fans.”

An official cause of death has not been revealed.

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EXCLUSIVE: U.S. Marine's Family Gets 'Death Threats' After 'Cornell 7' Name Mix-Up

A case of mistaken identity has turned terrifying.

An innocent U.S. Marine and his family allegedly received death threats after he was mistakenly linked to the explosive “Cornell 7” sexual assault lawsuit.

The mix-up happened because the Marine shares the name Matthew Ingalls with one of the defendants, and his family’s address was allegedly included in court paperwork.

Attorney Elliot Hallak stressed his client “has never been to Cornell University” and has “absolutely no connection or involvement” with the case.

But after the address surfaced, the family allegedly faced “ongoing and continued threatening calls,” with law enforcement reportedly called in to protect them.

Hallak is now asking a judge to remove or redact the incorrect information.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Loses Bid to Keep Kennedy Center Renovation Plans Secret

Trump’s Kennedy Center secrecy bid just hit a wall.

A federal judge ordered key renovation records unsealed after the administration fought to keep them hidden over security concerns.

Officials warned the documents contain floor plans, entrances, infrastructure details and restricted areas that “could pose a material security risk to the building and those within.” But Judge Christopher Cooper wasn’t convinced, declaring: “Defendants have not met their burden to rebut the presumption of disclosure.”

A PowerPoint must now be released in full, while officials get one last chance to request limited redactions to a massive 163-page renovation report.

The administration has until October 14 to make its case.

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EXCLUSIVE: Michael Reveals 'Mrs. Robinson' Romance With Mom's Friend

Michael Douglas got quite the education outside the classroom.

The Hollywood legend reveals in his memoir that he had a secret fling with one of his mother’s friends while taking a break from college.

The romance kicked off after Douglas offered the older woman a ride on his motorcycle – and things quickly revved up.

“When we got back to the house, we wasted no time,” he recalled. Douglas dubbed the mystery woman his “Mrs. Robinson,” admitting: “She taught me a lot about women.”

The no-strings romance continued “for a couple of years,” though Douglas confessed: “I never felt exactly right about it.”

Still, he says the affair gave him “a new confidence and ease with women.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Halle Claims Olivier Kicked Hole in Door Over Skirt

Halle Berry says jealousy helped blow up her marriage.

The Oscar winner claims ex-husband Olivier Martinez’s alleged “mood swings, aggression, and jealous behavior” ultimately drove them apart.

In a new court filing amid their bitter custody battle, Berry recalled one alleged blowup over an outfit.

“On one occasion, Olivier got so mad that I was wearing a sheer skirt to an event that he kicked a huge hole in our bedroom door,” she claimed.

Berry made the allegation while fighting back against Martinez’s claims that he feared her, insisting: “These statements do not reflect the Olivier I have known for 13 years and are inconsistent with both his conduct and the history of our relationship.”

Martinez has not been found liable for the alleged incident.

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Ken's Final Hours Revealed — Including Gypsy's Last Text

Ken Urker’s birthday took a heartbreaking turn.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard reportedly texted her fiancé “happy birthday” on October 1 – but the message went unanswered.

Hours later, Urker was found unresponsive at Blanchard’s Louisiana home by her brother and sister-in-law. He was pronounced dead on what was his 34th birthday. While an official cause of death has not been released, Blanchard said Urker “overdosed.”

“I don’t know if it was intentional or not,” she said, adding: “I’m in disbelief. I can’t think. I’ve screamed until my throat burns.”

Blanchard remembered the father of their daughter Aurora as “an amazing father and a man who was deeply loved.”

One birthday wish became a devastating final message.

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Andrew's Pricey Legal War Raises Cash Questions

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has royal-sized legal bills – but who’s paying them?

The cash-strapped former prince is fighting to toss search warrants tied to his February arrest, and the pricey court battle is raising eyebrows over where the money is coming from.

Defense attorney Marcus Johnstone said judicial reviews are rare and expensive, declaring: “If you have money, then you’ve got access to the law.”

That’s put brother King Charles III in the spotlight. The monarch reportedly still gives Andrew money for living expenses, though royal commentator Tom Sykes said the palace “didn’t want their money used to pay for the judicial review.”

Andrew was arrested amid allegations he improperly shared government information with Jeffrey Epstein.

No crown, no job – but one hefty legal tab.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump DOJ Moves to Kill Epstein Files Lawsuit Over Secret Records

The DOJ wants the Epstein files fight over – but a judge is getting a private peek.

The Trump administration is pushing to toss journalist Katie Phang’s lawsuit demanding more Epstein records be made public.

But behind the scenes, DOJ officials have handed Judge Emmet Sullivan unredacted materials for a secret review – including handwritten FBI notes, interview reports and emails dating back to 2021.

Sullivan is also examining why certain names and email addresses remain hidden, with officials saying some could identify victims.

The filing doesn’t say Trump appears in the documents Sullivan received. Meanwhile, the DOJ wants Phang’s transparency battle stopped before it goes any further.

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EXCLUSIVE: Hayden Death Probe — Cops Ran Checks on Boyfriend & His Brother

Hayden Panettiere’s final hours are under the microscope.

New emergency records reveal the frantic response after the 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in South Carolina. Firefighters arrived within minutes and performed CPR before Hayden was pronounced dead at 2:31 p.m.

Cops later ran checks on boyfriend Brian Hickerson and his brother Zach Hickerson, who were listed as witnesses – not suspects.

Investigators also obtained CCTV footage showing the trio “coming and going,” executed a search warrant and recorded an interview with Brian. Hayden’s death was later ruled an accidental overdose.

Now, her final hours are on record.

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Meghan Roasted Over Cooking Fail: 'The Stove Isn't Even Turned On'

Meghan Markle’s kitchen is getting roasted again.

The Duchess of Sussex sparked another cooking controversy after sharing an As Ever photo of herself stirring a pot on a gas stove – while critics claimed the burner appeared to be off.

“Empty pot. No flame. Knob turned off,” one person snarked, while another declared: “Meghan Markle cooks with the stove off because she doesn’t really cook.”

The blunder comes after Markle was mocked for holding canning tongs upside down while making jam in 2025 and later caught heat over her chopping technique.

Her latest photo teased As Ever’s upcoming holiday offerings, but online critics were far more interested in what was – or wasn’t – cooking.

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Cornell 7: Jane Doe's Tense 'Consent' Call With Accused Frat Bro

This call is turning up the heat.

Three weeks after the alleged assault at Cornell, Jane Doe got on the phone with accused frat brother Matthew Ingalls – and the tense conversation was recorded.

Doe claimed she was “10 shots deep” before arriving and told him: “If I wanted to take this somewhere, what y’all did would be classified as gang r---.”

Ingalls recalled proposing a threesome and claimed Doe agreed. But she remembered more men in the room, saying she looked up and thought, “That is too many people.”

Doe has since sued seven fraternity members, who deny wrongdoing. No criminal charges have been filed.

One night, two very different stories – and now there’s a tape.

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Trump Could Snag Third Term, Strategist Claims — GOP Will Say 'Yes, Sir'

Could Trump go for round three?

Democratic strategist Dmitri Mehlhorn claims President Trump could make a third-term push in 2028 despite the 22nd Amendment, which says no person can be elected president more than twice.

“The Republican Party could choose to nominate him,” Mehlhorn argued, claiming a nomination could trigger a messy fight over whether Trump could remain on ballots.

Mehlhorn said the bigger issue would be enforcement: “One of the things we’ve learned in the Trump era is that laws don’t enforce themselves. And so the question is which laws can be enforced.”

Trump has publicly toyed with the idea, though any third-term effort would face the Constitution’s two-election limit.

Third time’s the constitutional fight.

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Hollywood’s got exes, feuds, and one very picky wannabe corpse.

Ben Affleck reveals why he bumped Jennifer Garner from his new movie, Mackenzie Phillips dishes on a costar who “wasn’t very nice,” and Taylor Frankie Paul is locking the bedroom door.

Plus, Jason Priestley opens up about making peace with Shannen Doherty before her death – and Kate Moss wanted to play dead on TV.

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BEN BUMPS JEN FROM NEW FLICK

BEN AFFLECK cast ex-wife JENNIFER GARNER as his love interest in his new thriller Animals, but recast her to avoid the emotional history they thought it would bring to the film for fans. “l still would wanna work with her in the future, but what you don’t wanna do is take the audience’s baggage and have it work against you, you know?” he said.

The film was originally to star Ben’s best buddy MATT DAMON in the lead, but when he bailed to finish making The Odyssey, Ben took over and realized he didn’t want to carry the “baggage.” “I talked to Jen, and she was like, ‘We don’t wanna do that.’” The still-close former couple split in 2005 and share kids VIOLET, 20, FIN, 17, and SAMUEL, 14.

MACKENZIE SLAMS SITCOM COSTAR!

Former troubled teen sitcom star MACKENZIE PHILLIPS has ripped the lid off an old One Day at a Time feud, claiming costar RICHARD MASUR “wasn’t very nice” during filming! The 66-year-old actress dropped the bombshell on VALERIE BERTINELLI’s Getting Naked podcast, bluntly repeating the charge when reminded Richard lasted only one season.

But Mackenzie insists the decades-old bad blood has cooled. She says the actor, now 77, later apologized at an event, telling her he couldn’t remember what happened but was “really sorry” and had always considered her “incredibly talented.” Richard played divorce lawyer David Kane before his character dumped Ann Romano and skipped town. Mackenzie also praised series creator NORMAN LEAR, saying she “adored,” “loved” and “trusted” the legend, who protected the show’s young stars from Hollywood’s uglier side.

BACHELORETTE BINNING BEDROOM ACTIVITIES

Scandal-scarred reality siren TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL is slamming the bedroom door shut - vowing to remain single and celibate until she finds “her person!” The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star declared her “redemption arc” has only just begun following a romantic roller coaster involving an unaired Bachelorette season, a broken engagement and reunions with former flames.

“I’ve stayed in, single and celibate this entire time,” Taylor announced, insisting nobody will have “intimate access” again unless he’s Mr. Right. She accepted DOUG MASON’s proposal during filming but later admitted sleeping with ex DAKOTA MORTENSEN while still engaged. She also reportedly reconnected with old flame BEN LAMBERT. ABC shelved her season after footage of her 2023 physical altercation with Dakota resurfaced. Now she says she’s rebuilding with “baby steps.”

PRIESTLEY'S PEACE WITH TRAGIC SHANNEN

Canadian heartthrob JASON PRIESTLEY says his heart went out to Beverly Hills, 90210 costar SHANNEN DOHERTY before her tragic cancer death in July 2024. “When she passed away, it was sad,” the actor-director says of Shannen, who played his twin sibling Brenda Walsh.

“We had cleared the decks of any baggage that we’d been carrying [since] her departure from the show, so when she passed, I was at peace with it. You need to clear the decks with people all the time because that regret is something that people carry with them. I feel like her and I had said everything that we needed to say to each other, which I think gave me some closure right away, which was good.”

DREAM ROLES, LEGAL THREATS ... AND MORE!

Supermodel KATE MOSS was dead set on a guest spot on Law & Order: SVU, but had very strict guidelines when she pitched herself to MARISKA HARGITAY. “She started letting me know that she wanted to be on the show. So, I went to the producers and I told them about it, and we wrote her a part of a madam,” Mariska said of Kate. “Then she says, ‘No, no, no. I don’t want any lines. I just want to be a dead body.’” Sadly, there were no openings.

HBO wasn’t buying the commercial for JAKE PAUL’s sports-gambling app Betr, featuring JEREMY PIVEN and ADRIAN GRENIER reprising their roles from the network’s hit series Entourage, and issued a cease-and-desist letter to get him to fold it. HBO claims the ad infringes on its intellectual property and was made “without its consent or authorization.” The network is threatening legal action if the company doesn’t comply.

Family Affair star KATHY GARVER had little nice to say about the failed remake of the beloved ‘60s sitcom. “Excuse my language, but it sucked,” she says. The 2002 remake featured GARY COLE as Bill Davis and the late TIM CURRY as butler Mr. French. “When they see Gary Cole, they say, ‘Well, that’s not Uncle Bill.’ Tim Curry had a whole different take on it,” she said. “It was like the Tim Curry show.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Angelina Jolie Plans New Life Abroad as Kids Fear for Her Safety

Angelina Jolie has waited years to leave Los Angeles. Now her youngest children are 18, she is preparing to do exactly that.

The Oscar winner has put her L.A. home on the market for $30million and said she expects to live “out of the States” after twins Vivienne and Knox reached adulthood in July.

Sources said Jolie wants to return full force to the adventurous life she has long embraced, including extensive travel, motorcycle riding, flying and humanitarian field work in conflict zones. Her six children are reportedly supporting the move while privately worrying about the risks.

Jolie has reassured them she intends to be sensible, but insiders said the next chapter will be intense, international and packed with the kind of work her family knows comes with danger.

She spent years waiting for the freedom to leave California. Her children now want one promise in return: come back safely.

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King Charles ‘In Agony’ After Failing to Reach Sir Ranulph Fiennes

King Charles wanted to check on one of Britain’s greatest explorers. According to insiders, he could not get through.

The monarch reportedly attempted to contact longtime friend Sir Ranulph Fiennes after hearing concerns about the 82-year-old adventurer, who has Parkinson’s disease and has not been seen publicly for two years.

Explorer Anton Bowring said Buckingham Palace expressed the King’s wish to write to Fiennes, his wife Louise Millington-Cotes and their daughter Elizabeth. Millington-Cotes reportedly objected after her phone number was shared and declined to facilitate the contact.

Fiennes’ relatives and friends, including Bear Grylls and Ben Fogle, have publicly raised questions about his isolation and care. His stepson has launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance legal efforts surrounding his welfare, although police have reportedly said his care was appropriate and no immediate safeguarding concerns existed.

Charles reportedly wanted only to ask whether he could help. For a friendship stretching back decades, being unable to reach Fiennes has left the King deeply troubled.

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Leaked Christa Pike Photo Raises Fresh Questions Over Failed Execution

A disturbing image from inside Tennessee’s prison system is now adding another layer to Christa Pike’s botched execution.

RadarOnline.com obtained a photograph purporting to show Pike’s badly bruised arm after Tennessee administered two rounds of pentobarbital without killing her. The outlet has chosen not to publish the image.

A prison-connected source claimed a needle “blew her vein,” sending the chemicals into muscle rather than properly through the bloodstream. Pike’s attorneys have separately alleged her arms were swollen, burned and blistered after repeated needle attempts, while a Tennessee anesthesiologist has questioned whether the IV was correctly placed.

The controversy has already cost Tennessee Department of Correction chief Frank Strada his job. Gov. Bill Lee halted the state’s remaining executions for 2026 and ordered an independent review.

Tennessee says staff followed protocol. Pike is still alive, still hospitalized and now appears to carry the physical evidence of exactly how badly the procedure went wrong.

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Trump Says He Takes ‘Big’ Aspirin for Psychological Comfort

Donald Trump says his doctors want him taking less aspirin. He is not convinced.

The president said during an Ohio campaign event that he takes aspirin daily partly because of the psychological reassurance it gives him, joking that he prefers the “big” pill and has followed the routine for decades.

Trump said doctors have encouraged him to switch to a lower dose, but he remains attached to the larger tablet and has previously acknowledged being “a little superstitious” about changing something he believes has served him well.

He has also connected the aspirin to bruising on his hands, saying the medication thins his blood and contributes to discoloration that he sometimes covers with makeup before public appearances.

Doctors may prefer the smaller pill. Trump’s argument is simpler: after decades taking the bigger one, he does not want to tempt fate.

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Ted Cruz Calls JD Vance ‘Insecure’ as 2028 Rivalry Heats Up

The 2028 Republican presidential race has not officially started. Ted Cruz and JD Vance are already talking like it has.

Vice President Vance said it was “really obvious” Cruz was currently running for president, while insisting his own attention remained on helping Republicans win the midterms.

Cruz fired back days later, accusing Vance of “political bomb-throwing” driven by insecurity. The Texas senator said he remained focused on November but has previously made clear he expects to be “part of the discussion” when Republicans choose their next presidential nominee.

Cruz has also praised Trump as an “extraordinary president” while acknowledging he sometimes pushes him toward greater message discipline. Vance, meanwhile, is widely viewed as a natural contender for the post-Trump GOP.

Neither man says he is campaigning for 2028. They are already arguing over which one is.

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EXCLUSIVE: Candace Sued by Kirk Witness Over 'Suspect' Claims

Candace Owens’ Charlie Kirk theories just landed her in court.

Robert “Robby” Hild Jr., who witnessed Kirk’s assassination, is suing Owens for defamation, claiming she falsely cast him as a potential suspect and triggered death threats, stalking, and vandalism.

Hild claims video evidence made it “physically impossible” for him to be the person photographed near the suspected shooter’s location. He also alleges friends offered Owens footage contradicting the theory, but she kept discussing him publicly.

Hild says things got so scary he left Utah for months and claims the ordeal damaged his career and reputation.

He’s seeking compensatory and punitive damages, though the case already faces jurisdictional issues.

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EXCLUSIVE: Judge Fast-Tracks Epstein Files Mentioning Trump, Mar-a-Lago

The Epstein files just hit the fast lane.

A federal judge ordered the DOJ to speed up records requests seeking Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell files mentioning President Trump, Mar-a-Lago or code names for either.

The requests also seek communications involving top officials, including Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, plus records on how Trump mentions were allegedly “flagged.”

Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled the requests involve “widespread and exceptional media interest” and possible questions about government integrity.

The ruling doesn’t force an immediate document dump – but it does put the DOJ on the clock.

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Christa's Execution Doctor Linked to Another Botched Lethal Injection

Talk about a deadly déjà vu – the doctor who oversaw Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection was also in charge of another botched execution just months earlier.

Dr. Mark Fowler oversaw Tony Carruthers’ May execution attempt, which was abandoned after staff couldn’t establish proper IV access.

His lawyer said he was “wincing and groaning,” calling the ordeal “horrible” and adding: “There was a lot of blood.”

Months later, Pike’s execution allegedly suffered similar problems, with her lawyers claiming staff spent more than an hour searching for a suitable vein before two lethal injections failed to kill her.

Pike remains hospitalized in critical condition, while Tennessee officials insist protocol was followed.

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EXCLUSIVE: Timothy Investigators Eye Blind Items in Misconduct Case

Timothy Busfield’s old Hollywood whispers are coming back with a vengeance.

Investigators have reportedly collected years-old blind items and social media posts as evidence in the actor’s sexual misconduct case, including claims dating back to 2012.

One blind item involving Jennifer Love Hewitt alleged crew members once worked to keep Busfield away from the then-teen actress. Hewitt has never publicly accused him of misconduct.

Another poster claimed in 2017: “I had a Timothy Busfield reveal years ago. Everyone knows. No one does anything.”

Busfield has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under 13 and denies all allegations. He’s now seeking to have the case dismissed.

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Lindsay Under 24-Hour Watch, 'Living in Her Own Tragic World'

Lindsay Clancy’s mistrial ended – her nightmare didn’t.

The paralyzed Massachusetts mom remains under 24/7 suicide watch as prosecutors weigh retrying her over her three children’s deaths.

“She’s not a happy person, obviously,” lawyer Kevin Reddington said. “She’s living in her own tragic world.” Reddington says Clancy “lives in a state of constant sadness” as he pushes to have the case tossed, arguing there was a “total and complete lack of evidence.”

Prosecutors called that argument “laughable,” noting Clancy’s defense at trial centered on her mental state, not whether she killed the children.

A judge will revisit the case Nov. 2.

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Hegseth Taps Musk for New Trump Role After DOGE Exit

Elon Musk is back in Washington – and he’s traded DOGE for defense.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tapped the billionaire to co-lead Project Meridian, a 120-day Pentagon study on the future of warfare. Musk will team with Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to explore AI, robotics, biotechnology and battlefield tech stretching “from under the Earth to beyond the moon.”

The Pentagon says it wants “absolute technological dominance on the next-generation battlefield.”

It’s Musk’s first formal government gig since leaving DOGE in May 2025 and publicly feuding with President Trump weeks later.

Musk already has deep defense ties through SpaceX and Starlink.

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EXCLUSIVE: Jack Sued Over Secret Seizure of GOP Senator's Phone Records

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has sued the former special counsel, accusing him of secretly obtaining her phone records and “conspiring” to violate her constitutional rights.

Blackburn claims Smith targeted records from a phone she used for legislative business during his 2020 election investigation, revealing who she called and when.

She also alleges investigators secured a nondisclosure order that kept her from challenging the subpoena.

Smith previously admitted approving congressional toll-record subpoenas, testifying: “I approved these subpoenas, yes.” He has maintained his investigative actions followed the law.

Now the prosecutor is the one facing court.

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Lady A's Charles Reveals Rare Blood Cancer Diagnosis

Charles Kelley just got life-changing news – but he’s meeting it with serious grit.

The Lady A star revealed on Instagram that a few random rib fractures led doctors to discover multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer. Sitting beside his wife, Cassie McConnell, he stayed hopeful.

“I’m young. I feel healthy, and the treatments, I will say, have just come so far even in the past five years that, you know, life expectancy just far exceeds what it used to be.”

Kelley, who celebrated four years of sobriety this year, says taking it “one day at a time” is the plan, and he isn’t slowing down. “I want to keep working,” he said. Lady A just dropped I Love The One with Boyz II Men and hits the road this winter for the This Winter’s Night Tour.

Kelley’s not missing a beat, and the show goes on!

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Fox News Apologizes for 9/11 Footage During Hijacked Plane Report

Fox News just learned the hard way that b-roll can bite back.

During a report by Jeff Paul on a FlyDubai jet diverted to Saudi Arabia after the co-pilot allegedly stabbed the pilot, Fox & Friends flashed footage labeled “SHANKSVILLE, PA Sept. 11, 2001.”

About 30 minutes later, co-host Brian Kilmeade stepped in. “We aired some footage unrelated,” he told viewers. “We apologize for any confusion.”

Critics were not in a forgiving mood. “Yup, Faux Entertainment never ceases to amaze,” one person tweeted. Another fumed, “Your ‘I’m sorry’ is BS. Shame on you.”

Fox got the breaking news, but the internet got the receipts.

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'90s Hunk Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors Over 'Unrecognizable' New Look

John Cusack just resurfaced looking “refreshed,” and the internet has questions.

The reclusive 60-year-old popped up on Josh Horowitz’s Happy, Sad, Confused podcast on Monday, September 28, and fans couldn’t stop staring.

“He looks like someone is behind him with their knee in his back, pulling his ears as hard as they can,” one X user snarked. Another guessed, “Face lift gone too far.”

Armchair surgeons pointed to eyelid work, with experts warning that overdoing it can leave a hollowed-out or wide-eyed look. Nothing confirms he’s had anything done, though.

Cusack has barely acted since 2019, but his face is back in the spotlight.

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Reality TV Star Pleads Guilty to Animal Sex Acts & Child Exploitation Material

Tony McCollister, the Ohio man who appeared on A&E’s swinger series Neighbors with Benefits, has pleaded guilty to 17 counts as his bench trial got underway.

The 43-year-old admitted to 13 counts involving explicit material of a minor and four involving sexual conduct with animals. Authorities were first tipped off in June 2025, when Google flagged material tied to his IP address and alerted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

He isn’t done in court. He still faces trial on separate charges that he and ex-girlfriend Erica Grove drugged and abused a child under six. Grove pleaded guilty to similar charges last week, though a judge dismissed several of the more serious counts for lack of evidence.

Prosecutor David Fornshell said of the case: “It’s really difficult to even process.”

Both are due back in court for sentencing in November.

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Inside Christa Pike's Final Hours Before 'Painful' Execution

Christa Pike is counting down her final hours.

The 50-year-old is scheduled to die by lethal injection Wednesday morning, becoming Tennessee’s first woman executed in more than 200 years.

Before entering the execution chamber, Pike will follow a tightly controlled routine, including privacy screens while showering or using the restroom and efforts to have only female staff watching her. She can also meet with her spiritual advisor during her final 12 hours and have them beside her during the execution.

Her lawyers fear her rare blood disorder could cause a “prolonged and agonizing” death and have pushed for an all-women execution team.

After nearly 30 years on death row, Pike’s clock is almost out.

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Blake Dumps Longtime Publicist After Justin Legal War

Blake Lively just made another dramatic split.

The actress has parted ways with longtime publicist Leslie Sloane after nearly 20 years together – a partnership dating back to her Gossip Girl days.

Neither has revealed what triggered the breakup, but it comes months after Lively’s messy legal war with It Ends With Uscostar Justin Baldoni.

Sloane was pulled into Baldoni’s countersuit, with her attorney dismissing the allegations as a “baseless finger-pointing exercise.” The lawsuit was later tossed. Lively and Baldoni ultimately settled their own 18-month battle in May after reportedly spending roughly $60 million in combined legal fees.

Looks like this PR relationship finally reached The End.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Loses Emergency Bid in $1.776B IRS 'Settlement' Fight

Donald Trump just got a billion-dollar legal buzzkill.

A federal appeals court refused to pause sanctions tied to his IRS lawsuit and a disputed $1.776 billion settlement agreement.

A lower court previously found the case was collusive and filed in bad faith to provide cover for an improper settlement – findings Trump’s side is fighting.

His team also argued one restriction amounted to an unconstitutional “gag order,” but the appeals panel wasn’t convinced.

The judges’ blunt verdict: “STAY DENIED.”

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2 Men Speak Out After Cornell Student's Frat Assault Claims

Two Cornell frat brothers are firing back.

Scott Kretzschmar and Scott Norris are denying allegations they were involved in the alleged sexual assault of a former student, who claims seven Chi Phi members attacked her after she was given drugs including ketamine.

Kretzschmar’s attorney says his client never sexually assaulted or touched the woman and pointed to a hair follicle test he claims showed no ketamine in his system.

Norris also denies sexual activity or drug use, acknowledging he briefly entered the room but insisting he wasn’t there when the alleged misconduct occurred.

Seven men were named – now two are publicly fighting back.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Team Says $17M Saved Kennedy Center From 'Collapse'

The Kennedy Center needed one heck of a bailout.

Donald Trump’s team claims the landmark was able to pay its bills this month only after $17 million raised by the president hit its account.

“The stakes are existential,” his allies declared, warning the cash is “fast being expended.” The filing claims the Center is in a “state of collapse both financially and physically,” could lose roughly $100 million a year and may eventually even “collapse” without continued support.

The dire warnings come amid the court war over efforts to put Trump’s name on the Kennedy Center, with his team arguing restrictions could scare off donors and derail its recovery.

Forget saving the show – Trump’s team says they’re trying to save the whole theater.

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Prince Harry is said to be furious over Prince William’s potential plan to restore Princess Diana’s HRH style – believing his brother could outdo his own tribute by delivering something permanent for their mother.

The Duke of Sussex, 42, is exploring projects to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Diana’s death in August 2027, including a possible documentary, while William, 44, is said to be considering whether his mother could posthumously regain the HRH style she lost following her 1996 divorce from the future King Charles III, 77.

No such plan has been officially announced.

A royal source told us:

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A bombshell 101-page lawsuit is laying out, in graphic detail, what a former Cornell University student claims happened during an alleged hours-long sexual assault inside the school’s Chi Phi fraternity house.

The civil complaint, filed Sept. 16, names seven current or former Cornell students and Chi Phi members – Matthew Ingalls, Johnathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar – and accuses them of sexually assaulting the then-20-year-old woman during the night of Oct. 19 into the early hours of Oct. 20, 2024.

The allegations include claims involving alcohol and ketamine, an alleged members-only Snapchat message advertising “free pussy” upstairs and the woman allegedly hiding her naked body beneath bedcovers as fraternity members entered the room.

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EXCLUSIVE: Judge Blocks Trump's Anti-Terror Cash Election Push

Donald Trump just hit an election roadblock.

A federal judge blocked his administration from tying hundreds of millions of dollars in anti-terrorism funding to changes in how states run elections.

FEMA had threatened to withhold 20 percent of certain grants – more than $200 million – unless states met requirements involving paper ballots, post-election audits and voter citizenship checks.

Judge Amir H. Ali ruled Congress authorized the cash for counterterrorism – not to pressure states into adopting the federal government’s preferred election procedures.

The grant program survives, but the election strings are officially cut.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bari Likely Out at CBS After '60 Minutes' Backlash

Bari Weiss may be running out of minutes at CBS.

The editor-in-chief is reportedly taking heat as 60 Minutes struggles in the ratings following her sweeping network shake-up.

The season premiere plunged 21 percent from last year, while its second episode pulled one of the show’s smallest second-week audiences in 25 years.

Now insiders are questioning whether Weiss will survive the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger. “Everyone is wondering how soon it will take the Ellisons to pull the plug once the merger goes through,” one said.

With ratings also dipping at CBS Evening News and CBS Mornings, Weiss’ big revamp is reportedly becoming a big headache.

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Cornell Blasts Alleged Sexual Assault Victim Over 'Writing Essays' Claims

Cornell is pushing back – hard.

The Ivy League school is blasting claims it went easy on students accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the Chi Phi fraternity house in 2024. The woman claims seven fraternity members assaulted her after she became incapacitated and alleges they were allowed to mitigate their conduct by writing essays.

Cornell insists essays were never the “sole consequence,” saying punishments included expulsions and suspensions, and called suggestions of minimal consequences “irresponsible.”

No criminal charges were previously filed, but prosecutors are now taking the allegations to a grand jury.

Cornell says this was no slap on the wrist – now a grand jury gets the next word.

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EXCLUSIVE: Joy & 'The View' Hit With 'Partisan Abuse' Claims

Joy Behar and The View are officially in the hot seat.

Republican groups have dragged the ABC talk show into the network’s FCC court battle, accusing it of years of “partisan abuse.”

They claim The View has an “explicit partisan bent” and maintains a single “token ‘conservative seat.’”

Behar was singled out for previously saying conservatives were “afraid” to appear on the show.

ABC argues the FCC is retaliating over political criticism, while the agency denies the claim. No court has found Behar or The View engaged in the alleged abuse.

Looks like The View just became the story.

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Christa Pike's Last-Ditch Bid to Halt Execution Denied

Christa Pike is running out of time.

The Tennessee Supreme Court has refused to delay the 50-year-old killer’s September 30 execution for the 1995 murder of Colleen Slemmer.

Pike’s lawyer argued lethal injection could be torturous due to her blood condition and that being restrained and monitored by male officers could trigger PTSD tied to childhood sexual abuse.

But the court sided with the state, finding no demonstrated evidence her condition would cause undue suffering. Pike previously even asked to be executed by hanging instead – a request that was also rejected.

Her attorney isn’t giving up, with more last-minute appeals expected before Wednesday.

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Kash Faces Backlash After Teen Hackers Claim Massive FBI Data Theft

The FBI may have just been outplayed by Pokémon fans.

Teenage hackers known as ShinyHunters claim they swiped up to three terabytes of bureau data, potentially including FBI personnel information, medical records and details tied to intelligence investigations.

The group allegedly exploited a vulnerability in cloud storage used by the FBI, though some of its specific claims have not been independently verified.

Now Kash Patel is taking heat, with one former agent branding the bureau “sloppy and lazy,” while another source declared the “agency leadership is lost.”

Forget catching ’em all – the FBI may be scrambling to get it all back.

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Princess Diana survived a terrifying train crash that left her bleeding from a head wound two decades before the Paris collision that killed her – an ordeal we can reveal is being described by those familiar with the episode as a tragic foreshadowing of her death.

Diana was 16 when the sleeper train carrying her and her younger brother Charles Spencer was struck at Glasgow Queen Street station on December 24, 1977.

Twenty-four people were injured in the collision, which happened weeks after Diana first met her future husband, the then-Prince Charles, 29, who was dating her older sister Sarah.

One of Diana’s closest former friends told us:

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Hollywood’s biggest stars are serving up heartbreak, shockers, and major life shake-ups.

Jaclyn Smith reveals the devastating reason she missed Farrah Fawcett’s funeral, Nicole Kidman opens up about the loneliness behind her biggest career triumph, and Tom Jones faces a stunning Voice snub.

Plus, Rob Reiner makes Emmy history after his death, Kim Mathers returns to rehab, and Lori Loughlin pulls the plug on her marriage.

This is HOLLYWOOD 411 by KEEPING TABS – let’s get into it.

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JACLYN'S ANGEL ANGUISH

JACLYN SMITH was desperate to say goodbye to her beloved Charlie’s Angels costar FARRAH FAWCETT - but a devastating family crisis kept her from the funeral. When Farrah died from cancer in 2009 at 62, Jaclyn was at her mother’s hospital bedside in Houston. Her mom insisted she fly to Los Angeles, even getting her doctor’s blessing.

But moments after Jaclyn landed, tragedy struck again: her mother had “taken a turn for the worse.” “Immediately, I turned around and flew right back to Houston,” Jaclyn recalls in her new memoir. Farrah’s final years had already broken Jaclyn’s heart. “It was hard watching my dear friend struggle for her life,” she wrote. Jaclyn later called her mother’s death “the most traumatic experience of my life.”

TRAGIC REINER'S TOO-LATE EMMY!

ROB REINER scored a stunning final encore - winning a posthumous Emmy nine months after he and wife MICHELE were slaughtered in their California home. The 78-year-old actor-director took home Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for playing restaurateur Albert Schnurr on The Bear, beating stars including MICHAEL J. FOX and CHRISTOPHER MCDONALD. Presenter WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY accepted the trophy as the audience erupted in a tearful standing ovation.

The victory also smashed an Emmy record: Reiner’s 48-year gap between acting wins eclipsed the 37-year mark set by his father, CARL REINER. Rob’s son Nick has been charged in connection with the couple’s deaths and has pleaded not guilty. Now Rob’s final TV honors have given grieving fans one more reason to miss a Hollywood giant.

NICOLE LONELY WITH OSCAR

NICOLE KIDMAN should have been on top of the world the night she won her Oscar in 2003 - but behind the dazzling smile was heartbreaking loneliness! After taking home the Best Actress trophy for The Hours, the star went home without a partner to share her triumph with. “I had the pinnacle of my success, and I went home and was so lonely,” she confessed.

Kidman, who had split from hubby TOM CRUISE two years earlier, remembered staring at Hollywood’s ultimate prize and thinking, “Where’s my partner, someone that I can share this with?” The moment hit hard. “I’ve got to get a life,” she recalled thinking. Despite reaching the peak of her career, Kidman admitted she was “so grateful and yet so lonely.”

TOM BOMBS VOICE TREATMENT

TOM JONES has been left singing the blues after reportedly being blindsided by a major demotion on The Voice UK! The 86-year-old legend has been a fan favorite since the singing showdown launched in 2012 – but with singer CHERYL and rapper AITCH reportedly joining WILL.I.AM and KELLY ROWLAND, insiders say there simply “wasn’t a seat” for him.

Now producers are discussing a smaller role for the It’s Not Unusual superstar, who still “adores the show” and wants to discover new talent. And Tom knows the sting of a Voice snub all too well! After being axed in 2016, he recalled: “To say I was shocked is to put it mildly.” But the real shock? “The way they did it.” ITV insists it “absolutely loves” Tom and hopes he’ll return.

REHAB RETURN, HEALTH SHOCK ... AND MORE!

EMINEM’s troubled ex-wife, KIM MATHERS, has reportedly left jail and entered rehab after a judge revoked her bond amid a string of alleged violations. Mathers, 51, was arrested after a July confrontation at her Michigan home, where police responding to a suspected suicide attempt said she became “irate and combative.” After a previous rehab stay, Mathers vowed she was “clean.” Now facing three criminal cases, she must continue treatment while awaiting an Oct. 14 court date.

NFL legend BRETT FAVRE has fans fearing the worst after a video appeared to show the Parkinson’s-stricken QB struggling to speak! The Green Bay Packers icon, 56, who revealed his diagnosis in 2024, recorded a message for fans in Mexico - and viewers were alarmed. He seemed to slur and stumble over his words. Favre has revealed his form of the disease causes rigidity and stiffness. “There’s no cure,” he admitted.

LORI LOUGHLIN is slamming the door on her 28-year marriage. The Full House star, 62, filed for divorce from fashion designer MOSSIMO GIANNULLI, 63, after separating in August 2025. Friends have been “rallying behind her,” one source claims, because “they do not like him.” Another says the two were never the same after the college admissions scandal and prison sentences, saying, “They’re in very different places right now.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Epstein's Secret Child Images Could Involve 'Thousands'

Jeffrey Epstein may have taken thousands more secrets to the grave.

A bombshell class-action lawsuit claims the convicted sex offender possessed child sexual abuse material involving potentially “thousands” of unidentified people – some who may have no idea their childhood images were allegedly in his collection.

Two women are suing the co-executors of Epstein’s estate and demanding authorities identify those depicted.

One plaintiff claims Epstein obtained partially nude photos of her at around 12, while the suit alleges he kept a locked “modeling book” containing sexualized images of children.

Epstein is gone – but his alleged victims are still being uncovered.

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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause 'A Billion Deaths'

Bill Gates is sounding the AI alarm… and it’s a doozy.

The Microsoft co-founder warned the technology could have catastrophic consequences in the wrong hands, declaring: “AI is certainly powerful enough to drive events that cause a billion deaths.”

Gates said one major danger is how difficult it could become to distinguish lifesaving medical research from bioterrorism.

“I wish it was easier to distinguish good intent, like I want to design a new drug for a disease, versus negative intent, which is I want to design a tool of bioterrorism,” he said. His solution? Tougher government oversight.

AI may be smart – but Gates doesn’t want it getting too clever.

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Cindy 'Tried Everything' to Save Son Presley From Addiction

Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber reportedly pulled out all the stops to save their son.

The devastated parents “tried everything they could” to help Presley Gerber battle addiction before the 27-year-old was found dead at a luxury rehab center. Sources claim they hired multiple sober coaches and tried numerous alternative therapies.

“Presley had periods when he was doing really well, but had been struggling lately. The family was worried about him,” an insider said.

“They’ve always been there for him and tried to help him so many times over the years. Now they’re asking themselves what else they could have done. It’s heartbreaking, because they never gave up on him.”

A family that tried everything is now facing the one thing they feared most.

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Patrick's Deleted Reddit Posts Reveal Lindsay's Mental Health Struggles

Patrick Clancy was sounding the alarm – on Reddit.

Deleted posts reportedly show Patrick Clancy seeking help as wife Lindsay Clancy’s mental health deteriorated before she killed their three children.

“Has your [medication] experience ever involved thoughts of hurting others, including loved ones? Did you ever feel like you came close to acting on them? Or were they just thoughts?” he asked.

Days later, he described Lindsay as “severely depressed, numb, don’t really care about anything... even had suicidal thoughts.” The account remained active until the day before the children died.

The posts disappeared. The warning signs didn’t.

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump Claims New Butler Evidence Exposes 'Democratic Plot'

Donald Trump says the Butler mystery just got a whole lot darker.

The president claims newly uncovered information proves Democrats plotted the 2024 assassination attempt that left him wounded at a Pennsylvania rally.

“New info was just found! Why wasn’t it seen long ago? This was all a Democrat Plot, to get me out of the Election, that failed,” Trump declared.

Investigators, however, have not publicly produced evidence linking Democrats to gunman Thomas Matthew Crooks or established his motive. A separate government review did uncover major Secret Service failures, including crucial threat information that never reached agents protecting Trump.

Trump smells a plot – but the smoking gun is still missing.

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Sarah Ferguson is said to be planning a potentially explosive new memoir to confront questions over her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and attempt to rebuild her battered public reputation, sources have exclusively told THE VAULT.

The former Duchess of York, 66, is understood to be considering seven-figure offers from US publishers for another autobiography, with a detailed chapter-by-chapter proposal said to have already been prepared.

The potential book comes after renewed scrutiny of Ferguson’s association with convicted predator Epstein, and amid financial upheaval following her departure from Royal Lodge with her former husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, 66.

A publishing source told us:

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