Dolly Parton died Tuesday in Nashville at 80, following a brief battle with cancer. The news landed the way it does for very few public figures — as a genuine, collective gut-punch, with tributes arriving within hours from country royalty, Hollywood A-listers, sitting politicians, and millions of ordinary fans who felt like they’d lost someone they actually knew. President Trump ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a week. Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, Dionne Warwick, Miley Cyrus, and dozens more public figures posted personal remembrances within the day.

But Parton’s reach never stopped at country music or Hollywood. For an entire generation of content creators — women who’ve built careers on refusing to shrink themselves, refusing to apologize for how they look or where they came from — Dolly Parton wasn’t just an entertainer. She was a blueprint. In the wake of her death, several creators shared their own reactions, and the common thread running through all of them wasn’t really about music at all. It was about permission — the permission Parton gave, over six decades in the public eye, to be loud, unusual, self-made, and completely unbothered by anyone’s opinion of you.

“She marched to her own beat” — Brandi Love on Parton’s refusal to shrink

For Brandi Love, the shock of the news gave way almost immediately to something closer to reverence. “I’m just shocked over the news of Dolly Parton’s passing,” she said. “She embodied what it meant to be a super star! Never dimming her light or changing anything about herself for anyone. She marched to her own beat and her individualism will always be something I admire and respect.”

Love pointed specifically to the way Parton weathered a lifetime of commentary about her body and her image without ever bending to it. “Boobs too big? She didn’t care. Waist too small — so what! You dress weird — she wouldn’t change,” Love said. “She represented what I would say was an unapologetically authentic woman. I dug that about her!”

“A trailblazer in every sense of the word” — Taylor Breesey on the standard Parton set for women

Taylor Breesey’s reaction centered on legacy — specifically, the example Parton set for the women who came after her, in and out of entertainment. “Dolly Parton was a trailblazer in every sense of the word,” Breesey said. “She showed generations of women that we didn’t have to fit inside anyone else’s idea of how a woman should look, act, or live in order to be respected, successful, and powerful. Rest easy, Dolly, you will be missed!”

“Fierce, fabulous, fashionable, and completely one of a kind” — Paige Summers on the joy Parton built

Paige Summers’ tribute leaned into everything Parton represented at once — the songwriting, the theme park, the sheer force of personality. “Dolly Parton was such a beautiful reminder to be unapologetically yourself and never fear judgment… no matter what you look like, where you come from, or how big your dreams may be,” Summers said. “From the music she created to the joyful world of Dollywood, which I still hope to visit one day, she was fierce, fabulous, fashionable, and completely one of a kind.”

Summers said she plans to hold onto that joy rather than let the sadness take over. “I’ll keep listening to ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene’ on repeat and try to feel more joy than sadness when I think of her, even though knowing she’s gone truly hurts my heart. I know I’m far from the only person who feels that way,” she said. “Love you, Dolly. Thank you for being such a shining example of what’s possible when you dare to be completely yourself.”

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“I’ve only ever read really sweet things about her” — Natasha Nice on a loss that reached even casual fans

Not every tribute came from a lifelong superfan — and that, in its own way, said something about the scale of what Parton meant to people. Natasha Nice was candid that she wouldn’t have called herself deeply invested in Parton’s career, but the news still hit her hard. “Honestly I was really shocked and saddened by it because she seems like such a ‘forever young’ type of person, and I’ve only ever read really sweet things about her from celebrities,” Nice said. “I wouldn’t call myself a crazy big fan though, but that was my reaction.”

It’s a reaction that mirrors what played out across social media in the hours after the announcement: even people who couldn’t name a Parton deep cut still felt the loss, because Parton’s public persona — warm, funny, endlessly generous — had a way of reaching people who’d never bought a ticket to one of her shows.

A legacy bigger than the music

Parton’s death comes a little over a year after she lost her husband of 58 years, Carl Dean, and follows a stretch of health issues she’d spoken about candidly in recent months, including kidney stones and lingering effects on her immune system. Her family’s obituary described “a rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see,” pointing not just to her music and songwriting but to her wit, her warmth, and her decades of philanthropy — including the Imagination Library, which has put free books in the hands of millions of children worldwide.

That combination — the talent, the generosity, and the total refusal to be anyone other than herself — is exactly what came through in every tribute from the creator community this week. Brandi Love’s admiration for a woman who never dimmed her light, Taylor Breesey’s recognition of a trailblazer, Paige Summers’ insistence on choosing joy, Natasha Nice’s simple acknowledgment that the world felt a little different without her — different voices, same throughline. Dolly Parton spent sixty years proving that you could be exactly who you are, at full volume, and the world would love you for it. For a generation of creators built on that same premise, that lesson isn’t going anywhere.

Y’all! LeBron James is making sure his leading lady feels extra loved on her special day! The NBA superstar took to social media with a sweet birthday message for the woman who’s been by his side through it all, and the love was definitely on full display. Meanwhile, Savannah James is stepping into a major milestone as she celebrates another trip around the sun!

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LeBron James Celebrates His Queen

Savannah James turns 40 years old today, and LeBron James made sure to celebrate his wifey publicly. In a post shared to Instagram on Thursday, LeBron posted a photo of himself and Savannah alongside a heartfelt caption:

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY QUEEN!!! WE ALL ARE READY TO CELEBRATE YOU!! ESPECIALLY ME! YOU’RE DESERVING OF ALL THE LOVE & VIBEZ YOU’LL RECEIVE TODAY & BEYOND!! LOVE YOU ♾️ & EVA 🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎✨✨✨✨✨ LET’S GET IT!” he wrote.

Fans Don’t Play About The Mrs. James

Fans wasted no time running to TSR’s Instagram comment section to celebrate Savannah James on her big day, and babyyy, they ran it ALL the way up! While plenty of Roomies kept it simple with a sweet “Happy Birthday,” others were already wondering whether their invitation to the birthday festivities had been lost in the mail. Meanwhile, a few fans made it clear that if their love story isn’t giving this kind of energy, they simply don’t want it!

One Instagram user @taylorrrr_305 said, “😍😍😍😍😍😍 he love his wife!!!”

This Instagram user @galenisli commented, “bron you forgot my birthday post 😂 no worries”

And, Instagram user @rowdygq800_ shared, “5 ring man most importantly that unmatchable championship wedding band🫡🫡🫡🫡”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @xzavierbrown_ claimed, “If this not how I’m stepping innna couple years ion want it 😭🖐️”

While Instagram user @_iamsims added, “First Lady of United States happy birthday”

Finally, Instagram user @dracjosh wrote, “i get a invite to the bday dinner”

LeBron Stays Showing Savannah Love

LeBron James is making sure Savannah James knows she’s THAT GIRL! And while the GOAT had social media swooning over the sweet birthday love he showed his wifey as she celebrates turning 40, this ain’t the first time LeBron has been publicly hyping up his queen! Just days ago, Savannah took to Instagram with a photo dump showing off her new ombré blonde bob, beige-brown detailed denim jacket, ripped high-waisted jeans, crisp white tee, layered chains, and that unmistakable “I’m really HER” smile—and babyyy, the look was giving EVERYTHING!

Of course, her biggest fan couldn’t stay out the comments, with LeBron dropping a series of heart-eyes and drooling emojis. And now, on Thursday, he’s back at it, sharing a photo of the couple alongside a heartfelt birthday message calling Savannah his “queen” and reminding her just how much love and appreciation he has for her.

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Kim Zolciak’s Teen Son Arrested After Female Classmate Accuses Him of Sexual Assault 

Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son, Kroy Biermann Jr., known as “KJ,” was arrested this week in connection with an alleged sexual assault involving a female classmate, according to court documents.

Alpharetta police arrested KJ on Monday on charges of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery stemming from an alleged April 23 incident inside a changing area at Life Time Fitness. According to Fulton County Juvenile Court documents, the alleged victim told investigators that she was walking with the teenage football player when he began flirting with her and making jokes.

She alleged that KJ then entered one of the changing rooms and said, “hey, look at this,” prompting her to go inside. Once she entered the room, KJ allegedly began grabbing parts of her body and kissing her, according to the documents.

The girl claimed that she repeatedly told him “no” and accused him of forcing oral sex and digitally penetrating her.

“She finally managed to get away from him, and he pulled up his pants and left,” the court documents state. Authorities also allege that KJ did not scan into the gym on the day of the alleged incident, though he was reportedly captured on security footage inside the facility. The alleged victim was taken to a hospital the following day, April 24, for a sexual assault examination. According to the documents, no male DNA was detected in her mouth or vagina at the time of the examination.

KJ is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 1.

Following news of his arrest, Kim issued a statement strongly defending her son and denying the allegations against him. “The allegations being made against my son are nothing short of reckless and deeply troubling. He categorically denies ever being involved with this woman or engaging in the conduct she has alleged,” Zolciak said in part.

KJ’s attorney, Jason Sheffield, also denied the allegations and maintained his client’s innocence.

“He is not only presumed innocent, but is in fact, innocent,” Sheffield said. “I will work tirelessly to demonstrate to the District Attorney’s office the mean spirited nature of these false allegations and to bring a close to this matter as quickly as possible.” Just days after news of her son’s arrest became public, the former Real Housewives of Atlanta star was photographed stepping out for dinner in Palm Beach, Florida.

Kim, 48, was seen leaving a restaurant Wednesday evening alongside her 14-year-old son, Kash, and her boyfriend, Kyle Mowitz.

The reality star wore a fitted black dress with strappy stiletto heels, while both Kash and Kyle Mowitz were also dressed in black. At one point outside the restaurant, Kim Zolciak appeared to adjust Kash’s collar as the pair spoke. She was also photographed having what appeared to be a serious conversation on her cellphone.

The outing came as the family continues to face intense public attention surrounding the allegations against KJ, which he and his attorney have denied.

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Bonnie Bella and Joseline Hernandez are giving fans a deeper look into their mother-daughter bond. Joseline recently dropped a clip from her family reality show, ‘The Grandma Is The Baby,’ where she asks Bonnie how she feels about her dad, Stevie J, and their father-daughter relationship. Bonnie didn’t hold back, she told her mom her honest thoughts about Stevie as a father and what she wishes he would do more often.

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Bonnie Bella Had Some REAL Thoughts About Her Dad Stevie J

During a candid mommy-daughter chat, Bonnie Bella kept it all the way real about how she feels about Stevie J. Joseline asked if Bonnie ever tells him her thoughts, and Bonnie said no because she feels like he already knows what he needs to work on. “I don’t like to tell him stuff […] like about him, like about himself, because I think he knows already.” Bonnie added, “I bet people tell him A LOT!”

Their convo didn’t stop there. Joseline got even more personal with Bonnie asking her whether she thinks Stevie is a good dad. Bonnie responded, “yes and no!” and explained that she said yes because Stevie makes some effort to maintain a relationship with her, but no because she sometimes questions whether he lies about his availability when it comes to showing up for her. 

“Yes and no.” She continued, “Yes, because he kinda wants to see me […] talks to me sometimes. No, is because like I said he kinda lies and I think he lies about meetings and like, goes out and then talks to me.”

Joseline didn’t hold back when she shared her thoughts about Stevie either. She told Bonnie that she feels like he falls short when it comes to the financial side of things and doesn’t ask if they need money for Bonnie’s school or other expenses. Bonnie agreed with her mom, saying, “That is the problem!” and that her dad doesn’t give them, “a dollar.” 

Bonnie Tells Joseline Hernandez What She REALLY Wants From Her Dad

The 9-year-old kept her unfiltered thoughts about her dad coming, revealing one area where she really wants to see him step it up. She said she knows building a stronger relationship with her stepdad, Ballistic Beats is easier because she lives with him and her mom. But she doesn’t think that should stop Stevie J from making more of an effort to spend quality time with her.

“Well, my papi he lives with me, so you know its different. He’s been watching me since I was three months, six months or whatever and the difference with my dad is because he doesn’t really come more than he’s suppose to, but he kinda sees me. I just want him to see me more.”

Joseline Tells Bonnie The REAL TEA About Her Past

Joseline and Bonnie’s candid conversations haven’t only focused on Stevie J. In another clip from their family reality show, Joseline kept it real about her past as a stripper. Hernandez told her daughter that she “started stripping at a young age” before asking Bonnie if she knew what a stripper was. And chile, Bonnie came through with a brutally honest response telling her mom, “Yeah, a person who dances naked.” In a confessional, Bonnie explained that she knows her mom is honest with her because she doesn’t want her to feel blindsided by anything she might see on the internet or heart about as she gets older.

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Kenya Moore’s Dramatic New Look Has Fans Asking: What Did She Do to Her Face? 

Kenya Moore is turning heads with a noticeably different look — and fans have plenty to say about it.

The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star stepped out in Miami this week to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Miss USA, joining fellow pageant winners and celebrity guests aboard a megayacht for the milestone event. Kenya, 55, who won Miss USA in 1993, also served as a co-host for the Miss USA 75th Diamond Celebration. But while the reality star was dressed to impress, much of the online conversation quickly shifted to her appearance.

On Aug. 26, Kenya shared a glamorous carousel of photos on Instagram showing her posing on a staircase emblazoned with the words “She’s Iconic.” She wore a curve-hugging polka-dot ALAÏA dress and kept her caption short and confident.

“My legacy will always be Iconic,” she wrote.

Almost immediately, followers began flooding the comments with questions about whether Moore had changed her appearance. “Who is that?” one person asked, while another wrote, “Is this Kenya?”

“Kenya, why did you touch your face?” another follower questioned. “This is not the Kenya I know,” one person commented. A third added, “Wow, Kenya, you really touched your face.” Another follower wrote, “I’m disappointed in you, Kenya.”

Some social media users speculated that cosmetic procedures could be behind Moore’s appearance, while others suggested that filters, Photoshop or artificial intelligence may have played a role.

“AI, or did you really get work done?” one person asked.

Another follower wrote, “Kenya, your original face was beautiful.” Other observers pointed to what they described as tighter-looking skin and more defined facial features, leading to additional speculation about a possible facelift, brow lift or other cosmetic work. For some fans, the change appeared dramatic enough that they claimed they barely recognized the longtime reality star. “Unrecognizable,” one social media user wrote.

Another questioned whether Moore had undergone a “mid face and brow lift,” adding, “Kenya, no, your face was perfect.”

The discussion was not limited to Instagram. Fans on X also debated whether Moore had undergone cosmetic work, with one user speculating about a possible “eye lift.” Others remained convinced that editing technology was responsible for the difference in her appearance.

“Kenya, you use AI and Photoshop on your pictures,” one follower wrote.

“Kenya has a Facetune subscription,” another joked.

Some fans even compared Moore’s appearance to model and entrepreneur Kimora Lee Simmons. Kenya Moore has not publicly confirmed undergoing any recent facelift, eye lift or other cosmetic procedure. For now, the conversation surrounding her appearance remains speculation among social media users.

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The Young and the Restless reveals things escalate really fast between Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) as their months of vibing and flirting all come to a head. Kyle and Victoria get frisky on the couch in Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman)’s office, and that leaves them both breathless. But they agree it can never happen again.

But you know what? I bet it keeps on happening. From there, things could end up taking a wild turn. We’re going to talk about whether Victoria Newman might get pregnant by Kyle Abbott and flip Genoa City and their family’s upside down.

Young and the Restless: Victoria’s Rivalry Idea

So, this week, Victoria was up at Jabot pitching this Vibrante rivalry scheme and Kyle promised to consider it, but he refused to tell his parents about it. He told Jack and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters), “Don’t worry about why Victoria is here. Just focus on your travel plans and go, go, go.” So Kyle’s parents are taking off for Tahiti. And we know Victoria and Kyle were going to kiss at Jabot this week because of the promo, but turns out they do not stop there.

Victoria talks about knocking the swagger out of him after telling Kyle she recalls his birthday suit campaign for Jabot where he not so accidentally wound up wearing only sunscreen and making out turns into Victoria and Kyle ripping off each other’s clothes and then they take Jack’s sofa for a test drive and have sex right there in his office. Thankfully Kyle remembered to lock the door before they got busy. But did Victoria and Kyle remember birth control as well as door locks?

Kyle & Victoria’s Spark Erupts on Y&R

Victoria and Kyle have been heating up for a while and actress Amelia Heinle said she was really surprised that The Young and the Restless decided to go there with Kyle and Victoria. But the actress also said now they’re doing it. She’s excited about the storyline and where it’s going to go from here. And of course, Kyle and Victoria both know that sleeping together once word gets out, if it gets out, would send shock waves through the Newman and Abbott families. But now it’s done and there’s no going back.

However, I do think she and Kyle make this promise about keeping it quiet, not doing it again, but then they’re going to go back for seconds and thirds. I expect a full-blown affair. And if you think Victoria sleeping with Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin)’s ex is too shocking, it’s really not. Not only because it’s a soap, but also this is pretty normal behavior for the Newmans. Remember, Victoria and Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) had lover overlaps.

If you’re a longtime Y&R fan, you may remember they have three men in common. The lovers that Victoria and Nikki have in common are Brad Carlton (Don Diamont), Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan), and Cole Howard. And if I remember correctly, I think Nikki might have been with all three guys first and then Victoria later. Kind of like Claire with Kyle first and Victoria now.

Shared Lovers in Families is Huge on Young and Restless

But we know that of course, Victoria reconnected with Cole after being apart for many years and thinking that their baby girl died and they got another shot at love and parenting, but then Cole died and Victoria hasn’t been in a relationship since. She had a little vibe with Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) again, but it didn’t go anywhere. So, she needs a man.

And while Victoria and Nikki do have a history of sharing a few romantic partners, this would definitely be new territory for Claire. And I don’t think she’s going to feel comfortable with it. But let’s be real, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow), Adam Newman (Mark Grossman), and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) have all been with Sharon.

And Victor and Nick were both with Diane, and Nick and Adam were both with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) and Chelsea Newman (Melissa Claire Egan). So, family overlaps are a big thing on The Young and the Restless. Over on the Abbott side of things. If you remember, of course you remember Victoria was married to Billy and they share kids. So, we’ll also get to see at some point how Kyle’s uncle reacts to this revelation.

Kyle & Victoria Can’t Stay Away on Young and the Restless

So, right now, Kyle and Victoria swear it’s a one-and-done and it’ll never happen again. And they agree that nobody can ever know. But after saying those words, Kyle started making out with her again. And after Victoria left, Kyle happened to find one of her earrings.

So, I suspect when he returns it, these two won’t be able to resist and they’ll be back at it. And I fully suspect the one-time thing with him and Victoria turns into a secret, spicy, ongoing affair. And of course, we know somebody’s going to find out eventually.

Claire finding out is the soapiest option. It would be crazy if she caught Kyle and Victoria in the act. But now that Kyle is sleeping with Victoria, and I assume they’re going to keep at it, I am wondering if Kyle is going to get Victoria pregnant. That would be super wild and very soapy.

Pregnancy a Huge Possibility for Victoria on Y&R

And if you remember, Victoria did briefly have some fertility issues back in the day. If you recall, she had her oldest son, Reed Halstrom, and then her son Johnny was one she adopted from Chelsea because Chelsea had drugged Billy to pull a pregnancy con and she wasn’t in the right place to be a mom.

So, that’s how Victoria got her second son. And then there was some infertility around that time, but then Victoria got pregnant again and she gave birth to Katie Abbott in 2014. And any fertility issues Victoria had were settled by that pregnancy. And she’s got no ongoing infertility we’ve heard about. So, it is absolutely a possibility that Kyle and Victoria could make a baby.

She is older than Kyle, but not too old to get pregnant, especially not on a soap. And if Victoria turned up pregnant, there would be no hiding her and Kyle’s affair. Of course, it would be shocking and unplanned. But Victoria and Kyle both love kids, so I think they would be happy about a baby.

But then everybody would know Victoria and Kyle were sleeping together and lying to everybody. And I think Claire would be pretty horrified since Kyle is her ex-boyfriend and he also could be the father of a new sibling of hers. That would be insane. But never say never on soaps. It could absolutely happen.

Claire Fumes on Young and Restless

Claire already thinks Kyle is using Victoria as a way to get revenge on Victor and the Newmans. So, Claire may suspect that Kyle somehow took advantage of her mom Victoria for sketchy reasons. And once Claire finds out it was totally consensual that Kyle and Victoria were together with no agenda, then Claire may actually be furious with her mom for sleeping with her first love Kyle, the guy who took her virginity.

And then if Victoria added insult to injury by turning up pregnant on top of that, I think Claire’s head might explode. Of course, she’d love to have another sibling, but not with Kyle as the dad. Talk about weird and awkward family dinners. But Claire’s just the tip of the reaction iceberg.

I’m quite certain Victor would be absolutely furious. He thinks it’s bad enough that Victoria had kids with Billy Boy Abbott. And if Victoria goes off and gets pregnant by another Abbott, just wow, Victor might fire her and also disown her. And that would be ironic because Victoria was just joking about that very thing with Kyle and it might turn out to be true.

Kyle & Victoria Can’t Quit Each Other Young and the Restless

We’ll see how long Victoria and Kyle stick to their pledge that it was just a one-time thing because I’m quite certain it’s not going to be. This affair is pretty much confirmed. And with any sneaky affair on a soap opera, pregnancy is always a possibility.

And if Victoria turned up pregnant, then that could have Kyle thinking maybe they should just make things official and lean into this and they even wind up married. It would be a full-blown Romeo and Juliet thing.

They do have really good chemistry. I like Kyle and Victoria’s vibe. And they skipped all the flirting and teasing and just hop straight into ripping each other’s clothes off. So, I expect it to get even spicier from here.

Lance Gross popped out on some “new hair, who dis?” energy, and the internet is going OFF over his latest look. The actor has entered his “do blondes have more fun?” era, but even his mom had something to say about the switch-up. She came through with her unfiltered thoughts, and let’s just say, fans are backing her up, telling Lance he needs to dye it back.

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Lance Gross Said, “New Hair,” But His Mom Said “Absolutely NOT!”

Lance Gross’ mother has fans saying “mom’s know best” after he dropped some flicks on Instagram showing off his fresh new hairstyle. Lance swapped his usual dark, black shape-up for blonde, and he told fans his mom quickly let him know she wasn’t feeling it, but his kids were rocking with the switch-up. Lance even shared a text thread from a convo with his mom, where she pleaded with him to change th color back because, in her words, “it looks really horrible.” Her response had fans cuttin’ UP online, but Lance wasn’t fazed. He still dropped a video showing the transformation process of him making the drastic color change.

The Internet Has Some STRONG Feelings About Lance’s Switch-Up

Reactions to Lance’s new hair kept popping off in The Shade Room’s comment section. Fans didn’t let him live one bit! Plenty of Roommates said they agree with his mom, while others said his new hair immediately made them think of Sisqó.

Instagram user @theetwistedtee wrote, “To be fair, I hate it too but I know my opinion doesn’t count 😂😂” 

Instagram user @natasha_nubian wrote, “Blondes don’t be having that much fun Lance . Dye it back.” 

While Instagram user @_muvaaquann_ wrote, “I’m with your mom I hate it too 😭” 

Then Instagram user @trustntrre wrote, “Went from the finest piece of chocolate to frank ocean 😭😭” 

Instagram user @beddybaddass wrote, “Mother always knows best 😂” 

Another Instagram user @_flexxinnnn_ wrote, “‘It really look horrible’ has SENT me..cause felt Mama 😩😂” 

Instagram user @yg_thejuiceman wrote, “Mann out here looking like a black & mild ‘ 😂😂😂😭🤦🏽‍♂️” 

Then another Instagram user @forever_mrbrown wrote, “Mid life crisis or something???” 

While another Instagram user @_clothesmiinded wrote, “BLONDE IS NOT EVERYBODY COLOR!!!!!!!!!!! And that’s okay!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @shivion_b wrote, “It’s giving.. that thong tha thong thong thong 🤸🏽🤸🏽” 

Lance Previously Had The Ladies Thanking Him For A Timeline Treat

Before switching up his look, Lance previously had the ladies going crazy over his suited-up selfie. In July, Lance dropped a photo on Instagram showing himself dressed in a full pink suit for the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority’s 72nd International Boule. While Lance thanked the sorority for inviting him to the event in his caption, the ladies were busy showing him some love in the comments and thanking him for bringing a little extra fineness to their feeds. Peep the flick below.

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Days of Our Lives fans, we have got some information from our very reliable leaker about the coming Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) and Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) reunion. They told us this rekindling is coming soon, as well as some huge hints on how it may happen.

This is our same trusty source that leaked to me that Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) was the one who shot EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and lots of other juicy stuff I’ve shared with you guys.

Days of our Lives: Sarah Moving Forward with Brady

So, there’s a lot going on with the Kiriakis house up for sale, with Sarah about to move in with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), and of course with Xander struggling with his temper. So, let’s get right to it. Our leaker told me quite a while ago that Xander and Sarah would be reuniting this fall, but at the time they didn’t give me a lot of details. And then they also leaked that Xander was going to hook up with Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien), which he did.

Xander had a friends with benefits fling before Gwen found out that Xander was also shagging Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk). And then if you recall, I leaked that Sarah and Brady would have a slow burn romance. And one thing that was leaked to us about that that has not manifested yet is that Brady might possibly propose and that was going to be what inspired Sarah to take a step back and realize Xander is the one for her. So that hasn’t manifested yet. And for now we’re still seeing that slow-burn romance of Brady and Sarah’s that has been ongoing for a while.

That eventually ramped up to Brady making love with Sarah and them getting more serious. And the two recently swapped I love yous. But Brady was the one who said it first and I suspect that he means it more than she does.

Xander Hides His Anger on DOOL

With the Kiriakis mansion about to sell, Sarah’s looking for a place to move into and Xander asked her to move into his building to make co-parenting easier. But Brady invited Sarah and her daughter Victoria to live with him and his kids while Sarah searches for a new place. And as you know, everybody soon needs to evacuate the Kiriakis mansion because a mysterious Italian billionaire made an offer on it and Xander is ready to accept that offer soon.

Now, to his credit, when Sarah told him she’s moving in with Brady, on the surface, at least Xander kept his cool, at least while Sarah was in the room. But once she left, Xander absolutely destroyed a stress ball.

He crushed it, trying to keep from lashing out with all that anger that had boiled up. Xander’s definitely going to need a new stress ball or maybe a whole bucket of them. Regardless, Sarah was impressed that Xander reacted calmly to her announcement. And of course, we know Brady is over the moon excited about his new roommates.

Xander actually offered Sarah could move in at their old apartment with him, but it was a hard no for Sarah. Yet, she said yes to Brady. So, definitely a struggle with the reaction to that. The mansion had plenty enough room where Sarah could stay out of Xander’s way, but the apartment’s a lot smaller.

Days of our Lives: Xander Surprises Sarah

However, our leaker hinted that Sarah is going to see a different side of Xander very soon. The fast approaching father-daughter dance may be the time and place for Sarah’s revelation. She may see something happen between Xander and Victoria, or maybe something that Brady does that convinces Sarah that she and Brady just aren’t meant to be, and it’s been Xander all along. You know, maybe just seeing Xander with Victoria escorting her in style to the dance. I think that’s going to soften up Sarah’s heart, but I think there’s something more coming.

Xander’s got a lot on his mind trying to save Titan and all that, but he’s going to be very focused on Victoria. And of course, he’s been having a wonderful time co-parenting with Sarah while they’re under the same roof. So hopefully Xander can have a stress-free evening with Victoria at the dance. And this is one of three scenarios that our leaker offered us.

One is something to do with Xander and Victoria and this dance which Brady likely is also going to because Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd)’s going with Charlotte. It seems like all the dads with young daughters in Salem will be there. Our trustworthy leakers suggested that if Sarah doesn’t have a change of heart around the time of the dance, then she may see Xander in a different light at Victoria’s birthday party, and that’s coming up very soon.

Victoria’s Birthday a Turning Point on DOOL

So, Sarah may have some flash of revelation and comes to her senses after Victoria’s party. Her birthday is September 8th. We aren’t quite sure how old Victoria is going to be this year because she was born on screen in 2023. And if you recall, Sarah went into labor at Victor Kiriakis (John Aniston)’s funeral. And then Dr. Rex Brady delivered her. But then they sourced Victoria and aged her up and changed her birth year from 2023 back to 2022, which would make her 3 years old at the time.

So, she should be turning four. So, we’ll see if Xander and Sarah are celebrating Victoria’s fourth in a couple of weeks, or if the writers rapidly age the kiddo up again. They just boosted Thomas and Charlotte’s ages a bit with this week’s recast of both of Chad’s kids.

And our leaker said they were waiting on confirmation, but said if Sarah and Xander don’t get back together after the dance or birthday party, that there is another event that could have Sarah seeing the light. The leaker promised they’d fill me in on that if the dance and birthday don’t seal the deal on the reunion, but they said they can’t tell me now.

Sarah & Xander’s Reunion Takes Time On Days

So, the inside source also told me the exes won’t reunite immediately after Sarah ditches Brady if it is the party or the dance thing. So, just as a side note, poor Brady can never catch a break in the romance department. The leaker said Xander and Sarah will have an in-between phase if the dance or birthday party is the catalyst for her to split from Brady.

They said it’ll be a slow-moving thing. Xander and Sarah will co-parent bond and work on their trust issues. But if it’s not the dance or the birthday party and it’s the third mystery event, it’ll be different. And just to clarify why we sometimes get alternate versions is because when people get leaks from the writer room, sometimes it’s when they’re still figuring out which way something’s going to go. So, the Days of our Lives information leaked isn’t always perfect.

The leakers suggested if it takes a third event for Sarah to realize Xander is the one, she’ll dump Brady and quickly reunite with Xander. So, we know that they are remarried likely around the end of the year, Christmas, New Year’s. Maggie Horton (Susanne Rogers) accidentally spilled those beans. She did an interview several months back and I think she was a little confused about what they were taping right then versus what is actually on the air. And she spoke present tense about Xander being her son-in-law and how much Maggie cares about him, which is definitely not the state of things on episodes currently airing.

Days of our Lives: Crisis Changes Everything?

So, I wonder what this third thing might be. Could be Sarah and Xander get close again if Victoria has some sort of accident or illness, just a medical crisis. Doesn’t even have to be anything serious. We saw Sarah softening towards Xander earlier this year when Victoria was hospitalized with pneumonia.

So, we could have that or an external threat that could make Sarah see Xander differently with Titan hanging by a thread. You know, Xander may find a way to save Titan, save the mansion, which would thrill Maggie and all of the other Kiriakis family members.

And there’s also a chance this third event could involve something that Brady does on his side of things. And so, of course, we heard he might propose. If he does, that may rattle Sarah into running right back to Xander. We’ll see how it goes. Watch for a lot more red flags though as this Xander and Sarah reunion gets closer by the day and definitely watch for red flags at the father-daughter dance and then at Victoria’s birthday.

Dolly Parton revealed decades before her passing that inspiring kids to read was the aspect of her legacy that was most meaningful to her.

The legend who died on August 25 spent the better part of her life building a career encompassing music, film, philanthropy, and literacy.

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly Parton helped place hundreds of millions of books in the hands of young children all around the world, encouraging them to read and use their imaginations.

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Parton, 80, passed away earlier this week, following a brief battle with cancer. Her nephew Bryan Seaver confirmed that she passed away peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones.

Parton became recognized worldwide as a talented songstress through hit songs such as “Jolene”, “9 to 5”, “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You”. However, she hoped her lasting legacy would be her work to advance children’s literacy worldwide.

According to The Irish Star, decades before her death, she revealed in a 1982 interview with Barbara Walters what she would like to be remembered for in a hundred years.

She said, “If I’m remembered 100 years from now, I hope it will be not for looks but for books.”

That dream would begin to come to fruition with the launch of her Imagination Library, a program that gifts free books to children in participating areas.

Her ambition was tied to her upbringing in rural Tennessee and her dear father, Robert Lee Parton Sr, who was unable to read, which influenced her mission to inspire little kids to love the activity.

Imagination Library Began As A Tribute To The Country Star’s Father

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The Imagination Library was established in 1995 through her Dollywood Foundation and initially operated in Sevier County, Tennessee, where she grew up, as a tribute to her beloved father.

The program sends free, personalized, age-appropriate books to registered children from their birth until they turn five.

What began as a local project to honor a loved one grew into an international literacy movement that has reportedly distributed more than 300 million books to young children worldwide.

As reported by Men’s Journal, in a 2020 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Parton explained her motivation to launch the library.

She said, “Daddy was a very smart man…but he was ashamed that he couldn’t read or write. That bothered him. He felt like he couldn’t learn after he was grown. I remember thinking, ‘I need to do something.’”

Parton recalled that her father “got such a kick” out of seeing the library become successful and little kids calling her “The Book Lady.” She concluded, saying, “I always know he’s up there somewhere thinking, ‘You go girl. You done good.’”

Dolly Parton’s Legacy As The ‘Book Lady’ Stretches Across The Globe

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The Imagination Library’s reach expanded outside the United States where it launched and, through no small effort on the part of the book lady, has influenced children in Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and most recently, the Republic of Ireland.

According to reports, Parton brought the Imagination Library to Ireland in 2019 and has been “inspiring Irish children ever since”.

Ireland became the fifth country to launch the library, and the program there mails over 1.3 million free books to participating children every month.

“The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper was Parton’s favorite childhood story and has subsequently become the official welcome book and the first sent to children enrolled in the program in every partner country, including Ireland.

The Singer Urged Kids To ‘Dream Big Dreams’

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Parton was proud of what she accomplished with the library and loved the children she helped learn to read.

As reported by Page Six, the country music legend penned a letter for Imagination Library graduates receiving their final book.

She told the kids to “Dream big dreams; learn everything you can learn; and care for all those who care for you. You do all of these things, and you can be anyone you want to be. You are terrific.”

Parton’s death has prompted renewed attention on the future of the program she created, and the organization has emphasized that the work will continue moving forward.

The Imagination Library Will Carry On Following Dolly Parton’s Passing

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Imagination Library partners have responded to her death and confirmed they will remain committed to the program.

For a generational talent and musical legend, her moniker as the “book lady” represents her connection to the millions of children influenced by her to take an interest in reading and become lifelong learners.

The Imagination Library remains one of the most enduring aspects of Parton’s legacy and the program she was particularly devoted to.

Her family members have requested “donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library… in lieu of flowers.”