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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, honored feminist icon Gloria Steinem following the activist's death at age 92 in New York City. Meghan described Steinem as a friend and mentor who helped shape opportunities for women. Tributes also came from Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden, Nancy Pelosi, Katherine Clark, Kamala Harris, Oprah Winfrey, and president Barack Obama.
Following Dolly Parton's death at age 80 on August 25, her niece Jada Star revealed the family intentionally kept her cancer diagnosis private. Parton was laid to rest in an intimate service in Nashville on Aug. 28 beside her husband Carl Dean with only immediate family present, per her specific wishes.
Beyonce released a 20th-anniversary deluxe version of her 2006 album 'B'Day', featuring 31 tracks including previously unreleased material. The reissue highlights her first collaboration with Maluma and includes 4K remastered content alongside six original singles.
A replacement star for Dolly Parton was unveiled at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard after vandals defaced the original following her death at age 80. The Hollywood Historic Trust accelerated repairs to cracks in the star before it was scratched and candles kicked over by mourners.
Blackpink member Lisa discusses strict dating restrictions in K-pop culture in her new documentary 'Always Lalisa'. She explains hiding past romances to prevent popularity drops and reflects on early training pressures. The film premieres at TIFF on Sept. 11.
The columnist argues that country music artist Jelly Roll damaged his authenticity by criticizing President Trump on Jimmy Kimmel Live, potentially alienating conservative fans. The piece contrasts this with Dolly Parton’s apolitical approach, suggesting that perceived inauthenticity is eroding support for the singer among right-leaning audiences.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus argues that the set of Seinfeld was characterized by significant creative friction and conflict among cast and writers. She contends that while the environment was intense, this dynamic contributed to the show's high quality, contrasting it with the collaborative freedom felt during production.
BBC News reports on Bindi Irwin’s tribute to her father Steve Irwin on the 20th anniversary of his death. The article details her reflections on his legacy of love and conservation, noting how his documentaries continue to impact future generations and how the family continues to manage Australia Zoo in Queensland.
The Los Angeles Times reports on Gloria Steinem's posthumous Netflix interview, where she urges the next generation to tell their own stories. She argues that feminism is a diverse movement, noting that women of color often show stronger support for feminist issues than white women.
Billboard reports that reality star Ciara Miller is considering Sabrina Carpenter’s song "Taste" as her dance routine on Dancing With the Stars. The piece connects this musical choice to recent personal drama involving her ex-partner and friend, noting audience enthusiasm for the thematic fit between the lyrics and Miller's real-life experiences.