Summer is drawing to a close, and once more, the seasonal shift is occurring. Soon, the long summer days will be replaced by a colder autumn chill. Pumpkin-spiced lattes and sweaters will be back in fashion, and the summer fun will have to wait until next year. But summer’s not over yet. There’s still time to get one last hit of the season before fall comes along.

Palm Springs is the answer. The sci-fi romcom is the perfect movie to end the summer with, serving as a great transition between the two seasons. The sunny California setting and wild side quests capture the energy of summer while bringing up the topic of change. Full of time loop adventures, dangerous car chases, and a surprising emotional undertone, Palm Springs is a riotous good time. Starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, Palm Springs is a chaotically enjoyable mix of time travel and romance that feels unlike anything else in its subgenre.

‘Palm Springs’ Turns Time Travel into an Existential Romcom

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Sarah (Cristin Milioti) wakes up on November 9th on the day of her sister’s wedding, depressed and unfulfilled. She’s disconnected from her family, struggling with borderline alcoholism, and holding onto a terrible secret. That evening at the reception, she meets Nyles (Andy Samberg), a wedding crasher without care. The two sneak off into the desert but when Nyles is attacked by a strange hunter (J.K. Simmons), Sarah follows Nyles into a cave. When Sara wakes up the next morning, she realizes it’s still November 9th — and she is stuck in a time loop with Nyles. Nyles reveals that he’s been trapped in the time loop for a long time, and no matter what he does, there’s no way to break the cycle.

The film behaves as many time loop stories do, with a sequence of the trapped characters engaging in consequence-free adventures, only to wake up on the same day time and time again. In a fashion reminiscent of Groundhog Day, the two characters test the limits of their situation and take advantage of the endless cycle. Sarah and Nyles spend the movie breaking into empty homes, getting into wild fights at bars, and growing closer to each other. Nyles, having been alone in the time loop, is overjoyed to have someone to share it with, but Sarah quickly grows nihilistic about her situation. What’s the point of living if each day is the same? How can Sarah find purpose when she’s trapped reliving the same day over and over again? When secrets are unearthed, Sarah and Nyles realize they can’t exist in the time loop forever, even if it means risking everything to escape.

Stuck in Time? ‘Palm Springs’ Shows You Might Need to Make a Change

Stories with time loops play with the concept of time in a way that makes audiences reconsider it. What would it truly be like to relive the same day countless times, unable to break free from the cycle? Often, the characters stuck in time recount how they’ve lived their lives thus far. Phil (Bill Murray) in Groundhog Day realized he spent too much time being close-minded and unfeeling, deciding to make a new effort in his life. Russian Doll saw Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) coming to terms with her troubled childhood and her complicated relationship with her mother. Time loops allow characters to reflect on their habits and encourage them to make changes they otherwise might not have initiated.

What these time loop stories demonstrate is the importance of change. The passage of time cannot be stopped, and in many ways, that is a good thing. Palm Springs focuses on the characters’ fear of change and growth. Nyles is afraid to move on while Sarah doesn’t want to face up to her actions. They are stuck in a literal time loop but also in their harmful mindsets that holds them back from evolving. It’s only when Sarah and Nyles decide to make a change in themselves that they find hope to escape the loop.

The end of summer is a transitional period for many people. For some, autumn is welcomed, while others have a harder time letting go of the sunnier months. Change can be hard, especially when the status-quo feels comfortable and familiar. Palm Springs encapsulates the complicated feelings about change in such a smart way. At first glance, the film seems like a ‘feel good’ summer flick, but there is a deeper message waiting to be addressed. The film’s conversations on time, change, and stepping outside comfortable habits make it a fun and thought-provoking movie that fits right in with the end of summer. Paired with Cristin Milioti’s stellar performance and Andy Samberg’s comedic flair, Palm Springs will have viewers laughing and leave them pondering what change means to them.

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July 10, 2020

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Max Barbakow

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Jessi Draper is firmly in her girlfriend era, seemingly confirming her relationship status with Marciano Brunette courtesy of some PDA-filled pics.

“Do these photos make me look like a girlfriend?” Jessi, 34, playfully asked via Instagram on Monday, August 31, alongside photos of the pair enjoying a recent European vacation. One pic featured Marciano, 33, andThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star laying on top of each other in what appears to be a plaza in Italy.

Jessi also shared pictures of her kissing Marciano in front of a Valentino store, the pair laughing together in an undisclosed location and the seemingly confirmed couple cuddling up at a table while enjoying a meal.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper has Us doing a double take with her latest photo shoot. Jessi, 33, teamed up with Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette for a steamy new shoot that photographer Rachel Cook shared via Instagram on Thursday, April 9. Jessi infamously admitted to having an emotional affair with Marciano, 32, […]

In one photo, Marciano carried Jessi, while in another he was seen hugging her during what appeared to be a photo shoot.

The couple ended their upload with three professional pictures, all of which were steamy and showed off their undeniable chemistry.

Us has reached out to Hulu and Jessi’s rep for comment regarding the status of their relationship.

“I’m so blessed 🥹❤️,” Marciano wrote in the comments section of the post.

The Vanderpump Villa star later called Jessi, “The most beautiful, gorgeous, hottt [sic], sexiest girlfriend in the whole world 😍🔥.”

A few of Jessi’s Mormon Wives costars gave their stamp of approval on the duo seemingly going Instagram official in the comments section.

Taylor Frankie Paul replied, “These pictures show you’re happy with him❤️ the rest doesn’t matter.”

Mayci Neeley, meanwhile, teased, “It looks official 👀😘.”

Jessi and Marciano have been tip-toeing around their relationship status since they admitted to having an emotional affair while Jessi was married to Jordan Ngatikaura.

After meeting on season 2 of Vanderpump Villa in 2024, Jessi downplayed her connection with Marciano. However, the twosome later revealed that they were emotionally involved.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper responded to a report claiming “sparks might be flying” between her and Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette. After TMZ published photos of Jessi, 33, cozying up to Marciano, also 33, on Sunday, April 19, the outlet shared the images via its Instagram account. “Looks like sparks might be […]

“Having an affair on-camera definitely shook up my life a little bit,” Jessi told Vulture in an interview published in May. “But I hope to inspire, and learn from my mistakes, and hopefully let people know that everyone does make mistakes and it’s OK.”

In the wake of the scandal, Jordan, 32, filed for divorce from Jessi in March after five years of marriage. The exes share two children: son Jagger, 6, and daughter Jovi, 3.

The following month, Jessi and Marciano sparked romance speculation after they were spotted together in Nashville and then seen kissing at Hulu’s Get Real House.

“He’s one on the roster,” Jessi told Entertainment Tonight in April, after she was photographed in Marciano’s arms. “You know, one of many.”

The pair added fuel to the fire in May when they attended the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas together, posing for photos on the red carpet.

Jessi, however, denied they were an item as she spoke with reporters at the awards show.

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“I’m single, going through a divorce, and dating around, having fun,” she told E! News at the time.

Marciano, for his part, revealed in early June that he was falling fast for the JZ Styles owner.

“I would say that currently we are dating, but we are not exclusive,” Marciano explained on an episode of the Hulu’s “Get Real” podcast when asked about his and Jessi’s relationship status. “Hence the point of you asking a girl to be your girlfriend. I have not done that.”

There is nothing worse than hearing your favorite television show has been cancelled. When you get attached to certain characters, or there’s a cliffhanger season finale, it can be heartbreaking to find out you won’t be getting to dive back into this world that you’ve come to love. Luckily, for the many fans of ABC’s hit series, The Rookie, a recent announcement suggests that our favorite police procedural won’t be added to that dreaded cancellation list anytime soon.

‘The Rookie’ Showrunner Has Re-Upped His Contract

Since it debuted in 2018, The Rookie has given us eight seasons of non-stop action and characters that draw us in. Throughout more than 140 episodes, Nathan Fillion has led a cast that never fails to keep us on the edge of our seats. But there are no guarantees when it comes to television, and any sign of a lack of support from the network can indicate a show is nearing its cancellation. Now, we’ve learned that ABC has no intention of letting The Rookie sign off in the near future. Creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley has just extended his overall deal with Lionsgate Television for several more years, and Lionsgate is the head studio that produces The Rookie. With this contract, Hawley will continue developing series exclusively for Lionsgate. Not only will The Rookie stay where it is, but Hawley’s new spin-off, The Rookie: North, is also part of the package. Hawley also has a drama series titled The Envoy that is in development with HBO Max, all under the Lionsgate umbrella.

The Rookie has already been renewed for Season 9, which is set to premiere in January 2027. And while Hawley’s new contract isn’t a guarantee for an endless run for the series, it does suggest that it would be unlikely for the show to be cancelled right away. This encouraging news comes after several shows in recent years have been complicated by the showrunner leaving the studio or network. For example, Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith was quickly renewed after Season 1 aired in 2024. However, when showrunner Francesca Sloane‘s deal with Amazon MGM Studios ended, the show found itself in limbo. Production has now begun with a new showrunner, Anna Ouyang Moench, but the series has already faced significant delays.

A similar story has shown up with Netflix’s cancellation after one season of The Boroughs. The series seemed to be a ratings hit for the streamer, but when the cancellation was announced, many suspected that the true reason behind its demise was The Duffer Brothers leaving Netflix to sign a contract with Paramount. With these examples, it makes even more sense why Rookie fans can breathe a little easier with Hawley’s extended contract.

‘The Rookie’ Is Only Gaining in Popularity

For most network shows, there’s a significant drop in ratings as each season progresses. So far into its run, it’d be easy to assume that The Rookie has its best days behind it. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, The Rookie seems to have found a brand-new audience through TikTok, with younger viewers deciding to binge-watch past seasons and then tune into the most recent episodes.

The procedural has already landed more than 12.8 billion minutes of viewing in the US in the first half of 2026 alone. With this level of success, it’s no surprise that ABC greenlit the spin-off so quickly.

It’s reassuring that Hawley and The Rookie won’t be going anywhere. Season 8 of the series left off with a whole host of storylines that viewers will want to see explored more in future episodes. The biggest cliffhanger of the series occurs in the Season 8 finale when the beloved couple, Chenford, find themselves kidnapped by the show’s recent big, bad villain, Heath Everett (Jeffrey Vincent Parise). There have also been hints that we might get a brand-new rookie, which could create a bunch of new and exciting plot points for the series. Police procedurals often have plenty to offer throughout a long run, and with Hawley’s commitment to stay the course, it looks like we won’t have to worry about leaving the Mid-Wilshire Police Department behind for a long time to come.

Seasons 1–8 of The Rookie are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. Season 9 is set to premiere in January 2027.

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October 16, 2018

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Alexi Hawley

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Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro

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Fewer fandoms in pop culture currently have it as hard fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As fun, charming, and enjoyable as the original series remains after decades, this particular franchise has been facing many difficulties recently as it tries to come back to a spotlight it should never have left, especially the cancellation of a revival series and the loss of one of its greatest benefactors, the incomparable Dolly Parton. Now, the only Buffy stories that were in active development have also just been cancelled: Dynamite Comics’ Buffy and Angel. While this indefinitely postpones our return to Sunnydale yet again, it isn’t all bad news, because this time, the wait is for the best and will pay off, according to Dynamite.

Dynamite’s Cancellation of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Comics Hits Hard, but It’s for a Good Reason

No one likes seeing their favorite stories being cancelled, but, sometimes, it’s for the best, especially if there is the promise of something even better in the future. That’s what happened with Buffy and its Dynamite release. Initially, the Buffy and Angel series were intended to debut in July and August, respectively, but that didn’t happen, as they ended up being postponed. Buffy #1 then got an August release date, only to get cancelled now.

This time, however, Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci came forward to clarify what’s really going on, and, as it turns out, it’s not an actual cancellation of both series, but rather a correction in their strategy to make way for something bigger:

“Writer Kelly Thompson’s story for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel evolved and became more ambitious, so we felt we needed to take a step back and up the page count to meet the story and deliver the best possible product for fans. Buffy #1 and Angel #1 will have significant story page increases from average issues — at no additional cost to readers or retailers. It’s important to Kelly and Dynamite that this is done right and not rushed, so we decided resoliciting both titles is the best way to fully convey these updates across the board.”

Writer Kelly Thompson herself also took it to X to explain that both series are “not cancelled — just delayed — which means they had to be re-solicited (and before you re-solicit you have to cancel it all…sigh)” In comics lingo, this simply means that, yes, all pre-orders have been cancelled, but with the intention of listing that particular comic book again later on. “I hope there will be some concrete news for you guys soon. It has all been very frustrating, but please bear with us.”

Still, knowing that this means we’ll get larger and improved versions of the new Buffy and Angel stories is comforting. They’re also not the only Dynamite series to be resolicited, with its new Firefly series also getting the same treatment, showing that both the company and the artists are focused on doing right by their stories. Their X-Files series remains on track for release in February, and that just goes to show how normal a publisher resoliciting comics really is. It’s certainly a bummer, but residents of Sunnydale have been waiting for so long now, we can wait a little longer.

‘Buffy’ Has Been Hit With Successive Cancellations Recently

By now, news of the cancellation of any Buffy project is something that fans have learned to endure. The most recent and painful case was Hulu abruptly cancelling Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, the long-awaited revival of the original series. It took everybody by surprise, considering the names attached to the project. Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s return was already expected, but the new series also had Oscar winner Chloé Zhao as a producer and directing the pilot, as well as younger talents like Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Chase Sui Wonders lined up.

Of course, Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a franchise isn’t in any danger; all it takes is one talented and willing storyteller with a good idea for things to start moving, as with any IP. But the cycle of having projects picked up only to be subsequently cancelled is certainly frustrating. Compared to Hulu’s cancellation of New Sunnydale, then, Dynamite’s decision to resolicit their Buffy and Angel series to make it bigger and better doesn’t sound all that bad.

As to what to expect from both the upcoming Buffy and Angel comics, they will be the first stories in the so-called Buffyverse released by Dynamite after two decades at Dark Horse Comics and its tenure at Boom! Studios until 2025. Kelly Thompson being the writer is a great sign, though — she’s a three-time Eisner Award winner, and her latest work with the ongoing Absolute Wonder Woman series at DC is some of the best the character has been in recent years. She’s not only a fan, but also an experienced writer in the industry, so if she is up to writing more complex and interconnected stories for Buffy and Angel, we’re all for it. Just, please, don’t make us wait too long.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to stream on Disney+.

Former gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur in Paradise, Nevada.

A jury in Las Vegas deliberated for only three hours on Monday, August 31, before finding Davis, 63, guilty of murder with the use of a deadly weapon, reports The Associated Press. He could now face life in prison.

Following the verdict, Davis said aloud that he “would like to appeal this matter.” He was told by Judge Carli Kierney that he could file an appeal once sentencing was announced. (Davis pleaded not guilty to the murder charge.)

Members of Shakur’s family, including his sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, were present in the courtroom as the verdict was announced.

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Monday’s verdict brought to a close a weeklong trial, which took place just shy of 30 years after Shakur was killed at age 25 in a drive-by shooting in Paradise, Nevada, on September 7, 1996.

On that night, Shakur, Death Row Records label boss Marion “Suge” Knight Jr. and several associates attended a boxing match between Mike Tyson and Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Security footage from the hotel captured the moment Shakur got into an altercation with Orlando Anderson, an associate of the South Side Compton Crips gang, over accusations that Anderson had previously robbed Death Row-affiliated gang members.

After the altercation, Shakur left the hotel with Knight in a 1996 BMW 750iL. A white Cadillac allegedly pulled up beside Shakur’s vehicle at a stoplight moments later and opened fire.

Tupac was shot four times: once in the arm, once in the thigh, and twice in the chest, with one of those bullets getting lodged in his right lung.

He was rushed to nearby University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in critical condition, where he was pronounced dead from internal bleeding less than a week later on September 13, 1996.

No arrests were made at the time and it was long considered a cold case until Davis, Anderson’s uncle and a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips gang, was charged with first-degree murder with a deadly weapon in September 2023. Prosecutors accused Davis of ordering the shooting and supplying an undetermined gunman with a weapon, though he denied those accusations. (Anderson died on May 29, 1998, at age 23.)

During the trial, prosecutors introduced excerpts from Davis’ 2019 book, Compton Street Legends, in which he and his co-writer Yusuf Jah accused Shakur and his associates of “crossing the line” when they scuffled with Anderson at the MGM Grand on the night of the shooting.

“Them jumping on my nephew gave us the ultimate green light to do something to their asses,” a passage in the book read.

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The defense argued that the book was entirely fictional, noting that Davis was incorrectly called “Keithy D” in Compton Street Legends.

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“You have no evidence that Davis ever ordered a hit on anyone,” defense attorney Michael Sanft told the jury in his closing statements.

Prosecutor Binu Palal told jurors that Davis secured a gun and “went hunting” for Shakur, later telling “anybody who would listen” that he was responsible for the rapper’s murder.

Sentencing will take place on October 13.

Sarah McLachlan and Olivia Rodrigo made sure to pay homage to “goddess” Dolly Parton while hitting the stage at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival days after the country icon’s death.

“I wanna slow things down and make everyone cry a little bit, hopefully,” McLachlan, 58, said as she joined festival organizer and headliner Rodrigo, 23, for a Saturday, August 29, duet of her hit song “Angel.”

McLachlan went on to explain, “I wanna dedicate this song tonight to the OG, matriarch, beautiful goddess of country music. The biggest philanthropist in the history of country music, Dolly Parton.”

McLachlan then broke into the powerful and touching song, playing piano and singing alongside Rodrigo as a black-and-white photo of Parton appeared on the screen behind them.

“We will always love you, Dolly,” the screen read as the song came concluded.

McLachlan, who joined Rodrigo on stage for a few duets during the Irvine, California, show, was one of many musicians and celebrities who have shared tributes to Parton since her death on Tuesday, August 25 at the age of 80.

Parton’s nephew and bodyguard confirmed her death on Tuesday, revealing, “Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus.”

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Dolly Parton made a surprise appearance at a ribbon-cutting ceremony two months before her death at age 80. The “Jolene” singer made the rare public outing at the opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop, a travel center inspired by her decades as a touring musician, in Cornersville, Tennessee, in June. “I wanted to welcome all […]

The “I Will Always Love You” singer’s rep confirmed the news as well, saying in a statement, “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel like family.”

The statement continued, “Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion and resilience. … Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.”

Us later confirmed that the Grammy winner had died following a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.

Parton was laid to rest at Nashville’s Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum alongside her husband, Carl Thomas Dean, on Friday, August 28. (Dean died in 2025 at the age of 82.)

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“A world without Dolly doesn’t feel possible, real, or right,” Taylor Swift told Us in a statement at the time. “But because of the eternally generous way she spent her time on this earth and the countless lives she changed for the better, her legacy will be an everlasting one.”

Parton’s 9 to 5 costar Jane Fonda shared her own tribute via Instagram, writing, “I am devastated. I just learned that Dolly has moved on. I know that millions are mourning and I want to say this — more than anyone I have ever known, Dolly will always be with us because she was so present, so powerful, so generous and playful that she is woven into all our lives and hearts forever.”

Country singer Kacey Musgraves added via X, “Dolly. This really really hurts. The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden. So glad she’s with her [late husband] Carl Dean. No one talk to me today.”

One contestant on Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro is heading to the ballroom for season 35.

Warning: Spoilers for Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro below

When the dust settled after the Monday, August 31, final performances, judges Mark Ballas, Shirley Ballas and guest judge Derek Hough crowned Adele Zaikman as the first-ever champion of DWTS: The Next Pro.

“I just feel like this is a celebration. All the sacrifices that I have done, it’s just a big, ‘I made it’ moment,” Adele said.

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Adele’s partner on season 35 of DWTS will be announced on the Wednesday, September 2, episode of Good Morning America alongside the full cast of pros and celebrities.

During Monday’s episode, Adele danced both a samba and a paso doble freestyle with former DWTS contestant Nev Schulman in front of a live audience.

“Adele, so dynamic. Striking performances every dance that you have done on this stage. It’s been an honor to watch and to judge you,” Mark said after both of her performances.

Adele beat runner-up AJ Pritchard, who performed with Charli D’Amelio.

“Having the opportunity to dance in the finale, especially with Charli, every single moment was just so enriching and something I will never forget for the rest of my life. At the same time, obviously absolutely devastated from every being in my body,” AJ said of placing second.

Selena Hamilton, meanwhile, placed third after taking the stage with Adam Rippon.

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“I didn’t think I would make it past week one. So being in the top three has given me so much and just amazing friends. Yeah, this is not the end,” Selena shared of coming in third.

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Ahead of her final performance, Adele became emotional while opening up about her health journey.

“It’s crazy because dance has always been my therapy. When I was 13, I got scoliosis in my back and I had to wear a brace for 2.5 years for 20 hours every single day,” she said. “The doctors said if I wouldn’t do it, I would not be able to dance. So these four hours that I was not wearing it, I was dancing. They were the happiest hours of my life. It saved me and I don’t know what I would do if I wouldn’t have dance.”

Dancing With the Stars season 35 kicks off with a double premiere on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET.

Bad Wolves guitarist AJ Rebollo has quit the heavy metal band after a dispute over the decision to release a cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” just days after her death. Rebollo, who joined Bad Wolves as a touring guitarist in 2023, claimed the planned tribute became the “final nail in the coffin” following several disagreements with the group’s record label. The guitarist said members had opposed releasing the song after Parton died because she could no longer contribute the guest vocals that had reportedly been planned.

Rebollo announced his departure in a lengthy statement shared on social media. “I can no longer in good faith remain a member and co-sign the decisions constantly being made FOR this band by the label, among other issues I have with the inner workings of the business,” he said.

The guitarist acknowledged that he expected certain challenges when he joined Bad Wolves, but claimed he did not initially understand the full extent of the band’s internal problems. “When I stepped into the picture, a part of me knew what I was getting into, but the full extent of it was unknown to me,” he said.

“I have been at odds with one too many decisions being made for the band for quite some time, but the final nail in the coffin was the label’s decision to move forward with the upcoming Dolly Parton cover, after we blatantly expressed our opposition,” he added.

According to Rebollo, the band had been working on a heavy metal version of “Jolene” before Parton died at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. The release proceeded despite opposition from multiple members, according to Rebollo’s account.

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Dolly Parton Was Reportedly Set To Record Vocals

Bad Wolves founding drummer John Boecklin said the cover was initially intended to become a collaboration with Parton. The band had already recorded a demo featuring its new lead singer, Sara “Killboy” Skinner, and planned to include the track on its next album.

“Our new singer is a big fan of Dolly and had posted a bunch of videos of her covering ‘Jolene.’ So, we decided to make a heavy metal cover version for our next album,” Boecklin said. “On hearing our version, our label CEO Dan Waite sent the finished demo to Dolly’s manager Danny Nozell with a request for Dolly to guest feature on our version.”

He said they heard back that Danny had played the track to Dolly, and that “Dolly loved our version, and that Dolly was going to go into the studio and add her vocals very soon.”

The band then “sent over the stems for Dolly’s studio engineers to work with,” and “like everyone, we were devastated [by] this week’s news of Dolly’s passing.” The band said they will honor Dolly’s “incredible legacy by donating proceeds from ‘Jolene’ to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.”

Parton reportedly heard and approved the group’s rendition before her death, but did not record her contribution.

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Rebollo claimed members no longer wanted to release the track once a collaboration with Parton became impossible. “We, as an entity, told the label we had no interest in releasing the cover after learning of Dolly’s unfortunate passing as her collaboration on the song was no longer a possibility,” Rebollo said. “And we felt it would (understandably) be interpreted as somewhat of a capitalization on her passing from an outside perspective.”

Although Rebollo supported donating proceeds to Parton’s literacy nonprofit, he remained uncomfortable with the decision and its timing. “While the donation to her Imagination Library is an incredible choice to do something good with the profits, I can’t help but feel there is ill intent behind the decision to release the song,” Rebollo said.

The guitarist did not accuse his bandmates of attempting to exploit Parton’s death. Instead, his criticism was directed toward decisions he alleged were being made by the label without sufficient regard for the band’s wishes.

Label Disagreements Allegedly Took A Mental Toll

Rebollo said the “Jolene” dispute reflected a larger pattern of frustration behind the scenes. “With the label completely disregarding numerous decisions we make out of passion, and ultimately just unknowingly exhausting the band’s attempts to fully enjoy being here, I am no longer happy here,” Rebollo said.

He added, “The amount of hate, negativity, and harassment we receive on a daily basis due to decisions made outside of our control has taken a massive toll on our sanity.”

Despite leaving without another job secured, Rebollo said he could no longer compromise his artistic values. “…I have no interest in being a vessel for what I believe to be terrible decisions,” Rebollo said. “Music is my job, my livelihood, and most importantly, my passion.”

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He continued, “Stepping away from this is absolutely terrifying as I am sacrificing what little I have left when it comes to stability within the music world. I do not know what the future holds for me regarding that.”

Rebollo also thanked Boecklin and the label for helping him support himself during his time with the band.

Rebollo Insists He Has No Ill Will Toward Bad Wolves

Although his exit was prompted by a major dispute, Rebollo emphasized that he still cared about the musicians he worked alongside. “This is not, by any means, some sort of call to arms against anyone, nor do I wish ill will on anyone involved in the label’s decision making,” he said.

“I absolutely loved the time I got to spend with the band. I love them all (the old and new members) as bandmates, people, and friends,” Rebollo continued. “I loved creating this upcoming album with them as I think it is a genuinely incredible piece of art, but this is a decision I just have to make.”

Bad Wolves was co-founded by Boecklin in 2017. The group achieved a multi-platinum breakthrough the following year with its cover of The Cranberries’ “Zombie.” Cranberries singer Dolores O’Riordan had reportedly planned to record vocals for the track before her death in January 2018. The song was subsequently released without her contribution and became Bad Wolves’ biggest commercial success.

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Boecklin is now the only founding member who remains in Bad Wolves. The group’s previous lineup has included vocalist Tommy Vext, guitarists Doc Coyle and Chris Cain, and bassist Kyle Konkiel.

A release date has not been announced for the band’s fifth full-length album.

Dolly Parton‘s humanitarian impact continues to be heralded in the nooks and crannies of the country, nearly a week after she died.

People within her hometown have spoken up about her generosity in their individual lives and as a community in general, with one fan saying everything Parton did was about taking care of others.

It comes as the “Jolene” singer’s family confirmed that she has been laid to rest in a private cemetery close to her husband of several decades, Carl Dean.

For the people of East Tennessee, Dolly Parton was not just a global superstar who sold tens of millions of records; she was family in every sense of the word.

Born and raised in a small cabin in Locust Ridge, her humble mountain beginnings were reflected in her career and helped put Appalachian culture on the world map.

Even after achieving global stardom, the “9 to 5” singer chose to remain with her people and help build their community in the little way she could.

Back in 2020, she donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville for research work on a COVID vaccine. She also helped to raise the same amount for a hospital project that eventually housed the Dolly Parton Center for Women’s Services in Sevierville.

She was so well loved that a local florist, Dustin Manning, revealed that he received orders from Germany and Korea for bouquets to be left for her in large numbers.

There were so many that they had to remove the first batch and donate them to hospitals and homes for the elderly before more arrived.

“The best gift is given twice,” Manning said, paraphrasing Parton.

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Alongside several of her well-known charitable efforts, like the Imagination Library, which donates millions of books to children to encourage literacy, Parton also made a quiet impact in the lives of many families in the area.

Following the 2016 Smoky Mountain fires that ravaged nearby Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, her Dollywood Foundation gave 900 families $1,000 a month for six months, and backed that up with a final payment of $5,000.

“She was here before FEMA,” resident Michael Gibson said, referring to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Reports suggest she also donated money when Hurricane Helene hit the region in 2024, saying she loved her “mountain people.”

Hundreds of locals and traveling fans have gathered around the community to pay their last respects to the global icon in the days following her death.

Parton Was Also Known For Her Work With Children

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Parton’s work with the children’s hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, cannot be overemphasized.

Formerly named East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, it was renamed after her in recognition of the “generational and transformational commitment” she made to the establishment.

“I’ve always believed every child deserves to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love,” Parton said in a video statement.

The hospital’s chief executive, Matt Schaefer, reiterated the big role Parton played in the establishment, saying her gift would create a “halo effect of everything she stood for in her life, including her love for children in particular.”

It is said that 60% of the patients there receive free treatment, with the cost largely taken care of by donations.

“We really depend on donations,” said Natalia Havasy, the hospital’s director of marketing. “We felt the children’s hospital in town should be hers. The halo effect of Dolly… you just can’t touch it.”

Dolly Parton Is Laid To Rest Beside Husband Carl Dean

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The Queen of Country died on Tuesday, August 25, following a brief battle with cancer.

Her family confirmed she was laid to rest beside her late husband, Carl Dean, at Woodlawn Memorial Park on Friday, August 28.

In a 2014 interview with Entertainment Weekly, she said that she expected Whitney Houston’s cover of her song “I Will Always Love You” to be played, and would like for the hymn “If We Never Meet Again” to be sung, explaining that it was her father’s favorite.

“It’s an old country-gospel church song that talks about, ‘If we never meet again this side of heaven, I will meet you on that beautiful shore,’” she said. “That was my daddy’s favorite. We did sing it at his funeral, and I would like it to be sung at mine.”

The Country Icon Could Have Hundreds Of Unreleased Works

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As it stands, fans will still get to relate to the “Coat of Many Colors” singer, as she reportedly left a song locked in a time capsule that will only be opened in 2046 on what would have been her 100th birthday.

However, she may have left more secret recordings than initially thought. A source told the Daily Mail she deliberately hid her unreleased works inside a secure archive known to those close to her as “The Vault.”

“The songs are hidden very safely in ‘The Vault’; that is what she called her secret storage place for her music,” the source claimed. “They are protected and very secure. There could be as many as 200 songs; no one really knows, because Dolly was very secretive.”

A second source explained that the late singer was purposely preparing materials that could be shared after her death.

“She was working on posthumous music for after she was gone,” the source explained. “It’s a music catalog that will live on forever.”

Lori Loughlin is making her highly anticipated return to social media after her prison stay following the public college admissions scandal — and her Full House costars helped make the moment a special one.

“Wake up, San Francisco! I’m back on IG 💕,” the actress, 62, wrote via Instagram on Monday, August 31.

Loughlin included a video featuring John Stamos, Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, Scott Weinger, Andrea Barber and Dave Coulier all holding a cup of coffee as they recited Loughlin’s Full House line “Wake up San Francisco.”

Following the montage of her former costars, Loughlin appeared on screen. She lip-synced another line from Full House.

“Hi I’m Rebecca Donaldson and I’m welcoming myself back to the show,” she lip-synced. “Welcome back Becky. Why thank you Becky.”

The video then showed a clip from Full House featuring her late costar Bob Saget delivering the line when he was in character. (Saget and Loughlin’s characters were morning show cohosts on the beloved series. Saget was found dead in his Florida hotel room in January 2022. He was 65.)

“Wake up San Francisco, I’m Danny Tanner,” Saget said, iconically introducing his character.

Present-day Loughlin reappeared on screen to introduce herself alongside a round of applause, “And I’m Rebecca Donaldson.”

Fans of Loughlin flocked to the comments section to give her a warm welcome back.

“Welcome Aunt Becky we missed you❤️❤️❤️,” one user wrote while another replied, “Friends support friends even after hard times ☮️.”

Loughlin deleted her social media pages in March 2019 amid news of her involvement in a now infamous college admissions scandal. Loughlin and her then-husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were accused of paying $500,000 in bribes in order to guarantee their daughters, Olivia Jade, 26, and Bella, 27, were accepted to the University of Southern California.

Giannulli, 62, and Loughlin were indicted and pleaded guilty to fraud charges two months later. The Fuller House alum was sentenced to two months behind bars and was released in December 2020. Giannulli served a five-month sentence and was released in April 2021.

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“They are living apart now,” Loughlin’s rep told Us in an October 2025 statement. “There are no legal proceedings underway.”

A source later told Us that the college admission scandal had an impact on the pair’s relationship.

“The school scandal was a turning point, and they never really connected or recovered their relationship after that,” the insider said. “She felt that he got her involved. She didn’t fully blame him, but he spearheaded it. She never fully forgave him and never fully got over it, and they were never the same after.”