First, a sad update: the coroner says Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances. The Heroes and Nashville star was 36. Her death has been ruled an accident.
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York for sexually assaulting former production assistant Miriam Haley. He was convicted again after his original conviction was overturned.
There’s a family dispute involving Dolly Parton’s estate. Her nephew Bryan Seaver was fired from his security role, and the estate has sought a restraining order over alleged threats. Seaver disputes the allegations.
Bunnie Xo is brushing off comments about the age gap between her and reality personality Dylan Wolf. The two posted a Waffle House date, and Bunnie says she’s having fun. Honestly, the biggest relationship test there is whether somebody steals your hash browns.
Simone Biles says three masked men broke into her Chicago home and stole her Porsche. It was recovered, but she’s getting a new car—and she and her husband got a Doberman. That’s a security system you have to walk.
Meghan Markle could have a future in radio—at least, that’s what a radio host suggested while talking with Prince Harry. Meghan, if you’re listening, afternoon drive is fun, but somebody will ask you to give away a prize with twelve seconds’ notice.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid thinks Taylor Swift deserves some credit for Travis Kelce’s strong start to the season. Apparently, keeping up with Taylor is excellent conditioning.
And Taylor has news of her own: a new single called “Patient Zero” arrives Friday. The song isn’t out yet, but I’m guessing the fan theories already have their own spreadsheet.
Jimmy Kimmel says Matthew McConaughey comforted him with a hug in the restroom at the Emmys. Sweet gesture. Slight complication: McConaughey was still at the urinal. Sometimes the timing of a hug matters.
Survivor returns tonight with a coin-flip twist: a player can try to add a million dollars to the prize, but a wrong call sends that player home. I have trouble choosing a checkout line. I’m staying away from that coin.
Darkwing Duck is coming back in a new Disney+ series, with Mark Hamill voicing Darkwing and Seth Rogen playing Launchpad. There’s no premiere date yet.
And Benson and Stabler fans, pay attention: Mariska Hargitay posted photos with Christopher Meloni on the SVU set, teasing a reunion around the show’s 600th episode. Twenty-seven seasons in, and those two can still cause a commotion with a selfie.
