For Kelly Clarkson, her daytime series was more than a career milestone; it became a source of strength when life became difficult.

Now, as the final episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” prepares to air Monday, August 31, the singer and TV host is opening up about the journey.

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Clarkson recently got candid about the many changes that unfolded in her life and the world at large during the series’ seven-season run.

“A lot has happened in my personal life, and a lot has happened in life for everyone,” Clarkson shared on YouTube, mentioning the pandemic as one of the challenges. 

According to Clarkson, the word that best describes the show is “pivot,” as it has adapted to unexpected circumstances.

“There’s not been one normal season,” Clarkson said, explaining that despite the challenges, coming to work gave her a sense of purpose during difficult periods in her life. “I think that saved me, honestly, a lot of times [and] I think this show has made everyone better at what they do,” the 44-year-old said. 

The three-time Grammy winner debuted the NBC daytime program in 2019. A year later, the pandemic forced the production to adjust, including periods of virtual filming.

In 2023, the production moved to New York, following her highly publicized divorce from Brandon Blackstock. Blackstock died in 2025 after a private battle with cancer.

Why Kelly Clarkson Decided It Was Time to Leave

The former “American Idol” winner first announced in February that the series would end, explaining that she wanted more time to focus on her children and family.

As The Blast previously reported, Clarkson said the decision reflected changes in her family dynamic, particularly following her ex-husband’s death.

However, Clarkson made it clear that ending the series does not mean slowing down professionally. In fact, she revealed that having too many commitments was part of the reason she needed to reassess her priorities.

“I’m still doing stuff. There’s just too much on the plate,” the singer said. “So, I was like, you know what, it’s time to kinda pull back.”

Insiders Claimed The TV Personality’s Off-Script Habit Created Tension With NBC Producers 

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While Clarkson has been open about her reasons for leaving, insiders have offered another glimpse into what reportedly happened behind the scenes.

The comments came after the “Miss Independent” singer joked about her former workplace during her July residency in Las Vegas. After playfully brushing a fan’s jacket, Clarkson quipped, “I would get fired at NBC, but I don’t work there anymore,” before adding, “No more HR meetings!”

While the comment drew laughter from the audience, insiders noted that it reflected situations familiar to those who worked on the program.

Per The Blast, one source revealed that Clarkson’s tendency to stray from the planned script sometimes frustrated producers, who expected her to follow a structured rundown.

Kelly Clarkson Also Wants to Make More Music

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More details surrounding Clarkson’s decision to exit have also emerged, with those close to her claiming that she also wants to devote more energy to her music career.

According to The Blast, one source said the show became much bigger than Clarkson had anticipated, leaving her with little room to pursue other interests.

“Kelly asked herself, ‘Do I want to spend the rest of my life doing this?’She wants to focus on things that she really loves,” the source said. 

Now, the “A Moment Like This” hitmaker is reportedly looking forward to returning her attention to music while continuing her other business ventures.

Ex ‘The Voice’ Coach Opened Up About Her Love Life

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As Clarkson says goodbye to her show, she has also offered glimpses into her personal life, particularly her decision to remain single.

During a July performance in Las Vegas, she addressed the curiosity surrounding her relationship status, joking that watching other couples navigate their relationships can sometimes make single life look appealing.

She also opened up about what she considers one of the biggest struggles of maintaining a long-term relationship. 

“If you are in a relationship, the hardest part I feel like is just keeping that fire alive and still dating,” Clarkson explained, per The Blast. “And like, still making it feel magical and not monotonous,” she said. 

Ari Fletcher has the fans cuttin’ up after she denied being bullied into redoing her veneers. The influencer shared a video about wanting her teeth redone just days after showing them off, and fans are roasting her for the mind change.

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Ari Fletcher Denies Being Bullied

Fletcher denied being bullied into wanting her teeth redone. The denial comes mere days after she claimed on social media that her new choppers were “perfect”. A video obtained by Live Bitez featured Fletcher saying she may get her teeth redone to look more “natural” after previously claiming they were “opulent.”

TSR shared the video on Instagram on Sunday, August 30, and the media influencer said that she wanted them redone, despite loving her new teeth.

“I think they’re beautiful,” she claimed. “But I think I like my last teeth better, because this has like a pearl coat over it.”

Fletcher later denied she was bullied into wanting her teeth redone.

“One thing a b*tch on god’s green earth ain’t never did was bully Ariana b*tch get yo life together,” she wrote.

Fans React To Fletcher’s Denial

Fans reacted to Fletcher’s claim in TSR’s comment section. Despite her denial, Roomies far and wide proclaimed that the 31-year-old was fibbin’.

User @bankrollcourt__ replied, “She lyin they fasho did 😂😂😂😂😂.”

User @xx.leeleeee didn’t believe Fletcher’s denial either. “They did tho 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 cause she wouldn’t be getting them done again!”

@theyanaverseee joked, “She always so damn hostile like damn laugh a lil tf 😂.”

User @thelaurnb added, “She didn’t even need to announce she was getting them redone she know them comments hurt😂.”

Fletcher Shared Video After Getting Veneers From Dental Office

Fletcher shared footage online after getting her teeth redone, saying they were “perfect.” Furthermore, the clip was shared by Baller Alert on Monday, August 24, on Instagram.

The video includes a close-up of Fletcher’s pearly whites. In addition, she referred to her new teeth as the “opulent teeth.”

Additionally, she gushed about how good her teeth looked.

“They are so perfect,” she said. “They’re thinner, they’re whiter…. The opulent teeth…that’s the sh*t we’re doing, Okay?”

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Days of Our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for Aug 31-Sept 11, 2026 deliver drama with EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) crashing into plans other people made with no care for the fact that he is unwanted and uninvited. Plus, we’ll see Maggie Horton (Suzanne Rogers) back on the scene and a recast is going to debut.

We have Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) pushing back, Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) breaking ranks, and Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) hitting a wall with his anger issues. So, let’s dive right in.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Gwen Turns EJ Down

Monday, August 31st on Days, we’ve got Gwen shooting down an offer from EJ. So, he may be trying to tempt Gwen into walking away and not buying the hospital. I’m not sure though what EJ can promise or offer her. I don’t think money will work. Maybe he’s got something better to offer Gwen. We’ll see. But it doesn’t look like it because she says no. Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) confesses to Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering).

And this may be Cat telling Rafe and or Andrew that she accidentally, except it wasn’t really an accident, told EJ that she’s ISA. Maybe Cat felt safe because he was unconscious. But Cat’s already in danger working for EJ. And if he remembers that she told him she’s a spy, who knows what EJ might do. Also, this week, Cat’s telling EJ them being in that Italian clinic together was not a coincidence. So, I wonder if Cat will confess that Clyde Weston (James Read) put them both in there trying to prod EJ’s memories to find out if he has any idea she’s ISA.

DOOL Spoilers: Philip Shocks Gabi

Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) makes a proposal and shocks Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez). So, Philip may give Gabi a fake ring and a fake proposal since she has gotten to be his fake fiancée to attend the high stakes poker game.

Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) helps Xander, and I wonder if Marlena is going to assist Xander working through all the anger he’s in right now, losing the mansion, losing Titan, Sarah and Victoria, moving in with Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) and Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote).

It’s a whole lot. Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) reaches out to Javi Hernandez (Jacob Martinez), and this may be him circling back to, you know, for Leo to ask him out now that he and Gus (Michael Ocampo) are done.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Good News for Chanel & Johnny

Tuesday, September 1st on Days of Our Lives, Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) and Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) get good news. This could be about her cancer scan or little Olivia Alexandra DiMera. Looks like Chanel and Johnny get to take their daughter home this week. Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) has a heart-to-heart with Marlena. I’m sure it’s about Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford)’s death and the complex aftermath for Abe Carver (James Reynolds) and Paulina.

Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) is with Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) when they run into a college classmate, Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler), new guy on the scene. that he may be Aaron’s neat freak roommate. So, Holly and Julie are in the square. Mason introduces himself, but when she says her name, Holly Jonas, things get weird. Mason won’t shake her hand and he’s glaring.

Days Spoilers: Suzanne Roger’s Returns

So, we also have Julie touching base with Maggie. Actress Suzanne Rogers is back as Maggie. And she had been off for a while because Suzanne Rogers was going through a real life cancer battle and she’s now cancer free. Maggie went to visit her other daughter. That was the storyline excuse. So Julie and Maggie have a lot of catching up to do. Lani Price connects with Abe and reminds him they’ll always be family.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Philip Blasts Joy

Then Wednesday, September 2nd on Days of Our Lives, Philip confronts Joy Wesley (AlexAnn Hopkins). And this week, she’s having this weird daydream at the hospital about Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) marrying her and carrying Joy over the threshold.

Hopefully, Philip isn’t going to stress her out before surgery. Kayla Brady (Mary Beth Evans) and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) get a special opportunity and Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) shows Xander her hidden talent. Sarah’s telling Victoria to twirl for Xander and show off her dress. He is super excited to attend the daddy-daughter dance with her.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kristen Contacts Rachel

Then Thursday, September 3rd on Days of Our Lives, Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) manages to send her daughter Rachel a surprise gift. So, I wonder if Kristen somehow sends a dress for Rachel to wear to the dance or maybe some earrings or a necklace. It was heartbreaking to see Rachel telling Brady that the therapist at Bay View helped her see that her mom Kristen’s a source of chaos in her life that she’s better without. It’s also time for the daddy daughter dance in Salem.

Brady is spinning Rachel around. Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Charlotte DiMera (Pippa Blaylock) are dancing. Xander and Victoria are there and it all looks really sweet. A mysterious memory creeps up on Marlena. She had that sleeping beauty pillow memory about pricking her finger. She remembered it after poking herself with a needle doing embroidery. So this next memory may be another painful blast from her Stefano past.

DOOL Spoilers: A Spy in Salem

EJ surprises Belle Black (Martha Madison) and Chad. Looks like he either hops on the private jet with them or he follows them separately to Italy because EJ is totally crashing Chad and Belle’s trip.

Friday, September 4th on Days of Our Lives, we’ve got EJ, Belle and Chad being spied on by somebody. So, this is a scene from the summer promo and there’s somebody spying from a hidden camera while EJ, Chad, and Belle are poking around in a room. So, looks like this might be a DiMera minion who was tasked with overseeing the chess set clues. Chanel questions Johnny’s loyalty. This may be about Chanel not liking that Johnny’s keeping secrets for EJ, which is not surprising. Someone may spill something to Chanel. Maybe Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews). We’ll see.

Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Tate Supports Holly

Chanel doesn’t like that Johnny lied about Lexie. And there’s a lot more to this. Holly’s leaning on Tate Donovan Black (Leo Howard) and she may vent about EJ planning the pills or about that guy Mason who seems to have something big against Holly when they met in the square. Something from her past may have Mason holding a grudge. Maybe it’s tied back to Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd). She’s the gift who just keeps giving.

EJ’s henchwoman, Rita, only sort of follows his orders. So EJ had Rita trying to find out about the Kiriakis mansion buyer. And EJ told Rita take care of George O’Halloran (Michael Rose), the head of DiMera Pharmaceuticals. So maybe Rita will dose George with a dose of CRS and ship him off like she did Devlin St. John instead of taking him out.

Days Spoilers: Leo Reconnects with Javi

The week of September 7th through 11th on Days of Our Lives, we could see Leo taking Javi out on a date because they are on the road to reconciliation soon. And after rejecting EJ’s deal, Gwen is likely pushing forward with the hospital purchase. The daddy daughter dance may be what brings Xander and Sarah together if she sees him in a new light at the event. So, we know that they are creeping slowly towards reconciliation. EJ’s in Italy with Chad and Belle. They don’t want him there, but all of a sudden, EJ’s interested in the chess set mystery.

Plus, he may want to visit the clinic where he and Cat spent time trying to recover some memories and ask for more info. Actress Sydney Malakeh makes her day debut this week. So, we could see EJ reconnecting with his daughter in Italy and bringing Sydney back to Salem with him if Sydney Malakeh is the recast version of EJ’s daughter. Kate Roberts (Lauren Koslow) is probably going to accept Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford)’s job offer to be the Metro Court editor, and Kate may use her new position to take shots at EJ. Holly has to face her new nemesis, Mason, in class, and he may make Holly’s life hard.

DOOL Spoilers: Gabi & Philip on a Mission

Knowing that Ashley Puzemis and Leo Howard are out as Holly and Tate in the next few months, you know, that could be part of why they brought Mason in to drive Holly out of Salem. Philip and Gabi try and win big in Monte Carlo to save the Kiriakis mansion and also Titan. So, we’ll see if Philip’s big gamble pays off. And we may soon learn the identity of the buyer of the Kiriakis mansion. I suspect it might be Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney)’s fiancé. We’ve never seen Dante Vitali.

The actress bringing Capcom’s Chun-Li to life in the upcoming Street Fighter movie reboot has opened up about the extreme lengths she went to ensure accuracy in her performance.

Callina Liang revealed that she subjected herself to an intense workout regimen and grew her thighs by 6½ centimeters to play the iconic character.

Fans shared mixed reactions to the trailer, which was released in April, with many praising the movie for its realism.

Actress Callina Liang has given a peek into the grueling workout regimen she endured to ensure she accurately delivered her role as Chun-Li in the upcoming Street Fighter movie.

Dubbed the “First Lady of Fighting Games,” the character is world-renowned for her lightning-fast kicks, powerful physique, and thick, muscular thighs.

First introduced in 1991’s Street Fighter II, Chun-Li quickly became famous as one of the world’s first prominent female playable characters in a fighting game.

Her distinctive silhouette, defined by hyper-developed leg muscles built for her signature “Hyakuretsukyaku” (Lightning Kick), has been a central element of her character design over the years.

Callina Liang Grows Her Thighs By 6½ Centimeters

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For Liang, embodying Chun-Li meant she had to consume a protein-heavy diet and undertake a rigorous physical transformation by adding 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) of muscle to her thighs during pre-production training.

The change was so extreme and intense that she almost fell ill.

“Chun-Li is all kicks. So we did a bunch of Taekwondo training, Muay Thai, and Wushu (Kung Fu). I did two hours of that a day and strengthened my legs a lot and changed my diet drastically,” Liang said in an August interview with Empire Magazine.

She continued, “When I was bulking, I ate 12 eggs a day. Every two hours I had to have a meal, and I was on the verge of throwing up. But it worked. By the end of the shoot, my thighs had grown six-and-a-half centimeters each.”

Street Fighter Star Studies Chun-Li’s Every Move

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What’s more? The 26-year-old Canadian actress took her research a little deeper by downloading every single Street Fighter game onto her PlayStation 5.

In doing so, she was able to record and mimic all of her character’s moves in slow motion to ensure her fight scenes came out as accurately as possible.

“I downloaded every single version of Street Fighter onto a PS5, and I recorded all of Chun-Li’s moves during fights on my phone in slow-mo, so I could play them back and study them,” she said.

David Dastmalchian Goes Deep For M. Bison Role

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The upcoming live-action film also features several top Hollywood actors and wrestlers like Andrew Koji (Ryu), Noah Centineo (Ken Masters), Jason Momoa (Blanka), Roman Reigns (Akuma), Cody Rhodes (Guile), and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson (Balrog), to name a few.

The plot sees the estranged Koji and Centineo’s characters thrown back into combat when Chun-Li, played by Liang, “recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury.”

However, there’s a deadly conspiracy in play that “forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!”

Actor David Dastmalchian, who plays the series’ villain, M. Bison, also went to great lengths to research his character and deliver the role well.

“I don’t want to be just another one of these bad guys, cut from the typical cloth,” he said in an interview with IGN’s Tom Jorgensen at San Diego Comic-Con. “How do you have all of these people willing to go into battle for you, die for you?”

“We dug in and studied really insane dictators over time, thinking about everyone from Saddam all the way back to fascist Italy in World War II, and looking at not just movie characters but real, historical characters,” he added.

Fans React To Street Fighter Reboot Trailer

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The film, which would be distributed by Paramount Pictures as part of a three-year deal with Legendary, is slated for a release on October 16, 2026.

Back in April, when its trailer was released, fans took to social media to share their mixed reactions.

“It’s ridiculous. Like, wildly ridiculous. Goofy, over the top, completely unserious… and I’m obsessed,” an X user wrote, while another added, “The costume design is 10/10. Thank god they didn’t go ‘gritty tactical’ and kept the colors.”

Someone else said, “I spent an insane amount of time playing Street Fighter 2 as a kid. Love this. Looks way better than the original.”

On a certain level, it almost feels beside the point to review Onslaught, Adam Wingard‘s new blood-soaked throwback action thriller. Whatever your reaction is to the premise — military veteran Celeste (Adria Arjona) must defend her daughter and neighbors from an ultra-violent attack by a group of mysterious super soldiers, who descend upon her isolated desert trailer park with murder on their minds — is probably an accurate reflection of how much you’ll enjoy the actual movie, which fills its tight 92-minute runtime with likable heroes, bloody violence, and ever-rising stakes.

But Onslaught is more than a mindless shoot-em-up (though, for the record, many, many, many people are shot, as well as stabbed, sliced, barbecued and chainsawed over the course of the film, in increasingly gruesome ways). Onslaught finds action-horror auteur Wingard (You’re Next, Godzilla vs. Kong) in peak form, delivering a feature that is simultaneously a critique of our modern military industrial complex and a campy showcase for Dan Stevens to sport a bald cap and crawl around, licking Rebecca Hall‘s stilettos.

In short, Onslaught is fun, and serves as thoroughly effective counter-programming to the dour action films that seem to have taken over our cinemas in recent years. Wearing its love for ’80s popcorn flicks on its sleeve (Jean Claude Van Damme‘s Universal Soldier, another tale of super soldiers gone rogue, is an obvious influence) and injecting periodic shots of Tarantino-esque exploitaitive sleaze into its proceedings, Onslaught will be an utter pleasure for anyone who has a soft spot for Escape from New York or other classics about an imperfect hero who has to make a near-impossible last stand against the enemy. The fact that it’ll also leave you thinking about the military’s relationship to traumatized veterans and the American public is just the icing on the bloody cake.

What Is ‘Onslaught’ About?

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Celeste (Arjona) is an action hero cut from the classic ’80s cloth: she’s a veteran who, despite her achievements on the battlefield, has been struggling with her return to civilian life. Even though she’s still a crack shot years later, that doesn’t help her deal with a daily existence that involves managing the wacky residents of the Windy Oasis trailer park, or dealing with her ex, Griffin (Jacob Scipio), who unexpectedly leaves her to care for their young daughter, Daisy, (Blake Kennedy) over the weekend.

But it will help her deal with three unexpected visitors to Windy Oasis — a trio of super soldiers, engineered by German mad scientist Dr. Hans Kammler (Stevens, having the absolute time of his life hamming it up as a Nazi Dr. Frankenstein). Kammler, the film eventually reveals, is a “third generation Paperclip” — meaning, an employee of Operation Paperclip, a real-life government program that secretly brought German scientists to the U.S. after World War II to utilize the Nazi’s technological innovations. But Kammler’s newest invention is thoroughly biological: he’s engineered a group of veterans into mindless “perfect soldiers” who will obey any command, and become unstoppable killing machines until they achieve their goal. After an experiment proves that they’re a little more unstoppable than anyone expected, the ghoulish soldiers hit the road, setting out for Windy Oasis and slaughtering anyone who crosses their path along the way.

En route, we also meet Drew Starkey‘s Cyrus, a sleazy government “cleaner” who absolutely steals every scene he’s in, as well as Hall’s Frau Kammler, who makes the most of her brief screen time as the doctor’s coolly evil wife. But the real action is at Windy Oasis, where Celeste’s neighbors, including the wise, fellow vet Josiah (Reginald VelJohnson) and goofy boozehound cop Kovacks (Eric Wareheim), help her and Daisy try to survive the titular onslaught.

‘Onslaught’ Is More Than Just a Throwback

Movies that try to evoke the pleasures of ’80s blockbusters have become a category unto themselves in recent years, and Onslaught absolutely represents the peak of this micro-genre. Appearances from ’80s action legends VelJohnson (Die Hard) and Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens) fully telegraph the film’s allegiances to an earlier era of Hollywood, as does Arjona’s performance as a lovable, beer-guzzling fuck-up. Celeste is Snake Plissken by way of Beatrix Kiddo, but despite her hoard of guns and regular target practice, she thankfully could not be farther from the strong, silent types littering our post-John Wick action film landscape. Whether she’s chatting with Josiah about their mutual PTSD, ragging on her ex’s overly formal parenting technique, or landing kill shots with only one functioning eye, she’s thoroughly, messily human.

But even though it delights in over-the-top thrills and gore (a repeated cut-away to one especially gnarly kill seems equally designed to delight fans and disgust anyone prone to finger-wagging about violence in film), Onslaught also serves as a no-punches-pulled political critique of the American military. This begins almost immediately, with the film’s opening credits, which roll across a fevered mash-up of real-life clips from 70+ years of media coverage about U.S. wars. When we’re first introduced to the super soliders, they’re restrained in contraptions that evoke the tortures committed by U.S. military personnel in Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo; eventually, it is revealed that the soldiers were created because regular human service people had too many qualms about turning their military might on American civilians.

Onslaught is a loose sequel to Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett‘s 2014 film The Guest, another action-horror hybrid that smuggled a critique of the U.S. military into a gory tale that also involved Dan Stevens acting like a lunatic. But Onslaught makes it even more explicit; midway through the film, Josiah wonders about why the government “just can’t stop fucking with us vets.” The super soldiers, who kill without a word or a thought, chillingly stand in for a military that seems to compulsively get involved in wars that most Americans neither support nor understand, and grows increasingly comfortable with turning its power against its own citizens.

The film has so much fun playing with conspiracy and invests so much emotionally in its military critique that when the real reason for the siege is finally revealed, it feels underwhelming; similarly, Onslaught ends a bit abruptly, with a resolution that seems to be more focused on setting up a sequel than making sense of the big topics raised in previous 90 minutes.

But those feel like relatively small qualms for a film that so thoroughly delivers on the promise of its premise. Wingard, like so many great directors of his generation, has spent the past decade locked in the IP realm, so it’s an absolute joy to see him and frequent collaborator Barrett working together on an original idea that is obviously a passion project. The movie works because every single person involved is clearly having such a great damn time, and their joy is infectious. Onslaught is definitely the most fun you’ll have this fall watching chainsaw fights that contain subtext about the military’s failures at home and abroad…but it also just might be the most fun you’ll have at the movies this fall, period.

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September 4, 2026

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92 Minutes

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Adam Wingard

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Pros & Cons

• Excellent performances all around, including over-the-top villainy from Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall and Drew Starkey.
• Delivers pleasingly ’80s-inspired action.
• A thoughtful political critique never drags down the fun or thrills.

• The ending feels a bit abrupt.

General Hospital 2-Week Spoilers for Aug 31-Sept 11, 2026 kick off with Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) coming unhinged and raging when things don’t go his way. Plus, Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart)’s plotting to thwart someone. And it looks like this goes off perfectly.

We have Charlotte Cassadine (Bluesy Burke) scared, Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) in peril, and Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) hesitating at a key moment. We got lots to unpack, so let’s get right to it.

General Hospital Spoilers: Drew Pushes Back on Laura

Monday, August 31st on General Hospital, we’ve got Laura Collins (Genie Francis) telling Drew and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) that she’s really hoping one of them will bow out of this rivalry. Laura tells Drew that she’s taking a short leave of absence to go see Ace Cassadine (Jay and Joey Clay) and Kevin Collins (Jon Lindstrom) in Ireland. And Laura wants peace between Drew and Sonny while she is gone. But Drew says there will never be peace between him and Sonny.

So, once Drew gets loose from Sonny and Laura, he takes action. We’re going to see Drew breaking into Brennans room at the Metro Court while Ava Jerome (Maura West) is busy drugging and distracting Brennan. I’m wondering if Drew is going to find the evidence that he is looking for. Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) and Scout Cain (Kayden Brenna Tokarski) uncover a secret.

And I wonder if it’s about Charlotte and Danny plotting against Drew or something else. Plus, the Metro Court is closed, but that is not stopping Charlotte from diving into it at night. Anyway, all alone feels like trouble. Sonny offers some reassurance and it may be to Laura that even though Drew is not going to play nice, Sonny won’t make things any worse.

GH Spoilers: Britt & Willow Connect

Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) and Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) do some bonding, which seems like a strange pairing. And Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) gets advice from Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna). This may be Chase talking to him about Jordan’s crash and Chase really wanting to find the second driver.

Dante tells Britt he wants to know if she knows something that maybe Dante should know. So, this may be him asking if she knows something about his son, Rocco. Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Valentin do some scheming, and Carly says, “When Drew makes a mistake and Valentin says, we’ll be capitalizing on it.” Ava warns somebody, “Maybe Jack, maybe not.”

General Hospital Spoilers: Ava Thinks Fast

Tuesday, September 1st, on General Hospital, Ava leaps into action. So, something might go wrong with her plan to keep Brennan busy so that Drew can break into his room. Maybe the drugging goes wrong. You know, things could go sideways with her and Brennan after she drugs him because Ava doesn’t know what was in that pill. She only knows what Drew told her and he could have lied.

Dante and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) reach an understanding and it may have to do with their personal lives or with Rocco. Those two are having coffee and a chat at the Haven Bistro. Charlotte’s alarmed. So, she was night swimming and she might have found something or somebody in the pool. Could be Brennan because he’s drugged and we know he dies soon. Carly needs Jason Morgan (Steve Burton)’s help, and this may be about the break-in into Brennan’s room. If he turns up dead, I’m sure Carly would have his room searched. This week, Jason and Carly are looking shocked as they peek into a Metro Court hotel room, and they kind of look a little freaked out.

Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) has a surprise for Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr). So, it looks like Isaiah might be taking Portia out on a date night, and it’s going to be a double date night with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst ) and Elizabeth Baldwin (Rebecca Herbst). The four of them are having a nice dinner at the Metro Court restaurant. Looks like they’re having a real good time together.

GH Spoilers: Anna is Hesitant

Wednesday, September 2nd, on General Hospital, Anna finds herself hesitating. This could be about her not wanting to do what Peter August (Wes Ramsey) wants her to do, which is murder Britt as soon as possible. This may be a PCPD matter if something bad happened at the Metro Court. Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) follows her instincts when she gets a hunch, and this may involve what’s happened with Jack Brennan or about Danny and Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel). We also have Danny Morgan (Asher Jared Antonyzyn) reassuring Charlotte and if she found something awful in the pool, she may be struggling.

Plus, Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) tells Britt his latest news. So, Lucas is with Britt at the Metro Court bar having drinks and Lucas is updating Britt on his new living situation. He is bunking with hottie detective Joe Fitzpatrck (Jonathan Bennett). I think Lucas may be crushing on Joe and maybe that feeling is mutual. I’m sure that Britt will be very supportive and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) gives somebody a romantic surprise obviously to Emma Scorpio-Drake (Braedyn Bruner). Maybe Gio wrote a love song for her.

General Hospital Spoilers: Carly & Valentin’s Theory

Thursday, September 3rd on General Hospital. Sonny’s pitching an idea to Justine Turner (Nazneen Contractor). Maybe something romantic now that she was at his cookout. Plus, Valentin and Carly have a theory and this may be about the Brennan situation and especially if his room was ransacked. Drew’s making a vengeful move. So, if he got that blackmail evidence from Brennan’s room, then it’s going to be open season for Drew to make a move on Willow.

And I think a lot of us would like to see that. Or this could be about Drew and the police auction and his coming fight with Sonny. Danny admits something to Jason. This may have to do with Charlotte, her panic, and what she saw. Plus, Chase compares notes with Joe. They are both real interested in Jordan’s accident and finding the second driver. Joe is very suspicious about Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring)’s testimony that of course turned out to be false.

She dodged when Joe asked her about it because remember Lucy pointed them at Willow. And of course, Chase knows Lucy did that because Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Setton) was plotting with her. And we could see Chase and Joe talking about who the second driver really was because Chase wants to identify them with no idea that he is investigating what his own wife did.

GH Spoilers: Alexis Fills Sonny In

Friday, September 4th on General Hospital. Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) is walking Sonny through a legal matter. So, Alexis may tell him about Willow and that she shot Drew but can’t be prosecuted for that. Or Alexis may be giving him some advice about the police auction situation. Drew is in a full on rage by the end of the week. And this may have to do with the auction because I don’t think he’s going to get his hands on Sidwell’s pieces like he wants.

I’m thinking Sonny may get them. And it may be due to Valentin’s help or interference. That would certainly send Drew into a rage. Plus, Ava needs to think fast. So, she might be questioned because she was seen with Brennan at the Metro Court before whatever has befallen him.

And Carly may suspect Ava because obviously she can’t stand her. Jason runs into Anna and Jason may suspect something is up with her just like Valentin sense that something’s off. And Ghost Peter might be in Anna’s ear about Jason being a problem because he may protect Britt, who Anna needs to kill. Trina gets some shocking info. It may be about her stalker that she does not know about yet.

General Hospital Spoilers: Action Results Are In

Then the week of September 7th through the 11th, we should find out who’s going to get Jenz Sidwell’s (Carlo Rota) piers that used to be Sonny’s. And if it is not Drew, we could see him doubling down against Sonny. Drew promised Ava he wants to help destroy him. And I think he means it. We should see Chase getting closer to finding out Brook Lynn was the second driver in Jordan’s accident. And Hudson is going to start looking for proof that Phoebe (Lucia & Luna Brighton) is his daughter. And it looks like things are about to fall apart for Brook Lynn on a couple of different fronts.

We’re going to find out more about Trina’s stalker soon. And realistically, we may have seen the last of Jack Brennan. We know that Chris McKenna is out at General Hospital and that his character is dying. And this may be when we also should see Anna continuing to plot with ghost Peter against Britt with Peter pushing Anna to take drastic steps. We’ll see if Drew double crossed Ava or if things just took an unexpected turn. Michael gets closer to Serena Baldwin (Kelly Krueger), Lucas gets closer to Joe, and there’s some hints that we may get a brief return of Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) and Damian Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) soon.

D4vd‘s legal team has withdrawn from his case as he reportedly taps a public defender for his criminal defense.

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D4vd’s Legal Team Withdraws From His Case As He Reportedly Taps Public Defender

According to the New York Post, D4vd appeared in court on Monday, August 31. During the proceedings, attorney Blair Berk informed the court that D4vd was seeking representation from the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office. This, reportedly, because he ran out of money to continue defending his criminal charges with the private legal team, which also included attorney Marilyn Bednarski and attorney Regina Peter.

During the proceeding, Berk reportedly requested permission for her and Bednarski to withdraw from the case. After the request was approved, the legal team reportedly turned over its findings to the public defender.

Ultimately, a status conference was reportedly set for October 19.

“This morning the court granted our request to withdraw as counsel and appoint the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, after it was determined David qualified for appointed counsel. We continue to support David and his defense against these serious charges. We are grateful that the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office has taken over the representation and that David has a highly capable and committed team of attorneys and investigators behind him,” the legal team reportedly asserted, per the New York Post.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office also released a statement, per NBC News.

“We recognize the loss of life underlying the allegations and extend our sympathies to those who are grieving. At the same time, David Burke is entitled to a defense that takes his circumstances seriously and carefully examines the evidence. We are committed to providing him with that defense,” the statement reads.

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Social media users reacted to D4vd’s team reportedly withdrawing from his case and a public defender stepping in via TSR’s comment section.

Before D4vd’s Legal Team Withdrew From His Case, He Made Headlines Amid A Hacked Apple Music Account

According to NBC News, in September 2025, authorities discovered the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez in the trunk of D4vd’s impounded Tesla. In April of this year, he was arrested and subsequently charged with first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation.

Most recently, last month, D4vd made headlines when a fake song was streamed via his Apple Music account, and the tune appeared to reference the late Hernandez.

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The Young and the Restless 2-Week Spoilers for Aug 31-Sept 11, 2026 excite with Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) flinching when she thinks she’s been caught doing something naughty. Plus, Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) is sneaking around and hiding something huge.

We have Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) lashing out, Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope)’s pregnancy crisis, and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) heading into surgery. We’ve got lots to unpack. Let’s get right to it.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor & Nikki Clash

So, on Monday, August 31st episode of The Young and the Restless, we’ve got Victor telling Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) about Marie. Of course, she’s the woman Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) saved from her overdose who’s in rehab with him. Victor thinks Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) may be a bad influence. Nikki wants Victor to stay out of it and reiterates her wanting Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) to be Nick’s sponsor.

And of course, that angers Victor, who reminds Nikki that Jack relapsed, but Nikki reminds Victor that he only did that for her. And then Victoria shows up, and she and her parents discuss Nick’s recovery and him not letting Victoria visit him yet. Nikki takes off, and then Victoria and Victor talk business. Victoria brings up Vibrante and her plan to crush Jabot, and Victor tells Victoria to be sure that she tells Nikki she’s the one going after Jabot, not him.

Phyllis goes to see Nick at rehab. He’s not happy to see her. She says she’s worried about him, but Nick thinks she’s there about Matt Clark (Roger Howarth). Phyllis admits yes, she thinks the Newmans have disappeared Matt. And then Marie shows up, and she thanks Nick for helping her. And Phyllis starts asking about Marie, who tells her that Nick saved her life. Phyllis is happy that Nick has a friend in rehab. And Phyllis says she wants to protect Matt the way Nick is protecting Marie. And Nick goes off on Phyllis about her messy, messy love life.

Y&R Spoilers: Nick Rages at Phyllis

And Nick accuses Phyllis of plotting with Matt against the Newmans. And Nick wants answers about this, but Phyllis just calls him paranoid. Nick tells her that Matt could turn dark like he was before, and that Phyllis could be in danger. In fact, Nick thinks Matt could put them all in grave danger.

Meanwhile, Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) is happy to see that Matt has come to visit her, and Patty says she knew Matt couldn’t stay away. Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) brings Nate a gift. It’s some really good shoes that he can wear in the operating room because Stephanie thinks that Nate is going to be a surgeon again soon. Stephanie and Nate head over to Chancellor Park Cafe just to get his mind off things. They run into Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), who is excited, hoping that Nate gets a good surgery outcome.

And Stephanie tells Nate she’ll drive him to the hospital for his surgery. Devon notices a vibe. And like the jerk he has been lately, he brings up their age gap basically by mentioning Nate’s mom is friends with Stephanie. And then Nate and Stephanie leave him and go off for a walk.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Audra Spars with Kyle & Victoria

Audra gets a text alerting her to Victoria relaunching Vibrante, and she’s annoyed. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) taunts Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) about it, and she says she got an email from Newman Legal about buying her patents. Kyle says Victoria will run Vibrante better than she could, and Victoria shows up, and Audra calls her a naughty girl. Victoria panics, but Kyle says she’s talking about Vibrante.

Audra says Victoria will fail, and she storms off. Victoria and Kyle are both thinking about their steamy office sex, and they wonder if Audra will fight Victoria for those patents. She says she told Victor she’s going to destroy Jabot. And Kyle says good luck with that.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis’ Shocking Move

Tuesday, September 1st on The Young and the Restless, we’ve got Phyllis needing advice and turning to someone unexpected. Plus, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson)’s lack of focus on his and Sally’s future has her worried. Chancellor seems to be Billy’s top priority, but then things take a turn for Sally. She doubles over in pain. Billy asks, “What’s happening?” Sally doesn’t know, but she thinks something is wrong.

These symptoms are a lot like the abdominal pains that Sally had with the preeclampsia and then the placental abruption that required an emergency C-section, and then, of course, that was how her baby Ava died in childbirth. So Sally may be scared that her worst nightmare is coming true.

We also have Patty and Matt’s visit carrying over from Monday’s episode. He did not tell Phyllis ahead of time that he was going off to see Patty. That’s why Phyllis is in such a panic because she can’t find him. We’ll see if Matt’s looking for dirt on Victor.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Billy Stuns Lily & Cane

Wednesday, September 2nd on The Young and the Restless. Michael Baldwin (Christian Leblanc) and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey Bregman) are not happy with Phyllis’s latest move. This may be about her being with Matt. Phyllis has hired him at Arabesque, and she’s moved Matt in with her at the suite at the GCAC. I’m sure Michael and Lauren think this is a recipe for disaster. Billy shocks Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn).

And I wonder if Billy is going to delay the Chancellor takeover because of Sally’s scary pregnancy complications. If he does, it’s just a pause because, you know, Billy is not going to give up on Chancellor. But maybe he’s going to do the right thing for now and focus on Sally. This week, Lily has a tense conversation with Cane and Billy at her place. And I’m sure it’s about Chancellor. Audra shares a secret with Sally. She already knows that Audra was pregnant with Noah Newman (Lucas Adams)’s baby and miscarried, but there may be more to this story. Unless, of course, Audra decided to confess about the guy she and Holden accidentally killed in LA, but I don’t think she’s coming clean about that.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Michael & Lauren Horrified

Thursday, September 3rd on The Young and the Restless. Phyllis is keeping a secret from Matt. So my guess is whatever reason that he went to see Patty, and whatever Matt found out from her, Phyllis is also sitting on Nick’s past and present collide. Looks like Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) is going to meet Marie because this week Sharon visits Nick again at rehab and Sharon is looking concerned.

So, she may finally get to meet Marie who she has already heard about from Nick, and Sharon may not like this connection Nick has with her. Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) clear the air about some things, likely about Daniel’s relationship with Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks). This week, the two of them are chatting at Chancellor Park Cafe.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nick in a Tough Spot

Friday, September 4th episode of The Young and the Restless has Nick caught in a compromising situation. So maybe he and Marie are busted doing something at rehab. They ought not be. Something unexpected happens on Jack and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters)’s romantic Tahiti getaway. I hope Victor hasn’t interfered somehow.

Diane was already upset about the accommodations, and I wouldn’t put it past him to mess with them because he can’t stop. Nate gets support from family and friends as he prepares to go into surgery. I hope the surgery works out in his favor. One thing’s for sure, Stephanie is going to be by Nate’s side every step of the way. And I think they heat up soon.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Moment of Truth for Nate

So then the week of September 7th through 11th, we’ll find out if the surgery works out for Nate and if he’ll be able to operate again. I expect him to celebrate with Stephanie. I also suspect we may see Nick and Marie getting a lot closer, but I think Victor’s going to try and keep them apart because he thinks Marie is a bad influence. We’ll see if Matt got the goods on Victor from Patty.

We’ll also find out how Sharon’s going to handle Nick having this serious connection to Marie and the two of them going through this struggle together because I think Sharon had some hopes about her and Nick reconciling. Nikki is probably going to try and force Victor to get on board with Jack being Nick’s sponsor once he’s back. Victoria and Kyle’s fake rivalry heats up, and so does their affair.

They’re not stopping anytime soon. Michael Mueller said it’s all about lust right now, but they may catch feelings eventually. Phyllis’s relationship with Matt continues to alienate the people in her life. And we’re going to hear more about Devon’s plans for the college honoring Neil Winters and how that’s progressing. And we’ll find out more about Billy and Chancellor and what’s going on with Sally and her pregnancy complications.

Dolly Parton left behind decades of unforgettable music, but the country legend’s quick wit and unmistakable sense of humor were nearly as famous as her songs. Parton died at age 80 on August 25 after a “brief battle with cancer,” bringing an end to an extraordinary career that transformed the Tennessee native into one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

While songs including “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You” helped make Parton a music icon, fans also fell in love with the woman behind them. Parton had an uncanny ability to poke fun at herself before anyone else got the chance, frequently joking about everything from her famously over-the-top appearance and plastic surgery to aging, Hollywood, and her country upbringing.

In the wake of her death, some of Parton’s funniest quotes and most memorable moments offer another way to remember the entertainer who rarely seemed to take herself too seriously.

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Parton spent decades fielding questions and commentary about her towering blonde hair, glamorous outfits, makeup, and famous figure. Instead of becoming defensive about the attention, she often turned it into material. Her sense of humor extended all the way to her wigs. “It’s human hair,” Parton once joked. “But not this human’s.”

Plus, according to a story that has circulated about Parton’s time on the Disney Channel series, “Hannah Montana” executives were reportedly so excited to have the country legend appear that they told her she could ask for whatever she wanted. Parton’s alleged response was perfectly on brand: “All I need is a toilet and somewhere to hang my wig.”

The singer also never pretended her glamorous appearance was effortless. In fact, she built an entire public persona around acknowledging exactly how much work went into becoming “Dolly.” And she could laugh at the image because she was the person controlling it.

She Even Had A Joke Ready About Burning Her Bra

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Parton’s humor also came through whenever people tried to fit her neatly into a particular cultural or political box. Although she became an unlikely feminist icon over the course of her career, Parton’s ultra-feminine image did not necessarily resemble what some people associated with the women’s liberation movement during its earlier years.

Parton once joked that if she had burned her bra, it “would have burned for four days.”

Behind the joke, however, was a woman who built her own career, controlled her songwriting, made major business decisions, and refused to believe femininity and independence were mutually exclusive. “I suppose I am a feminist if I believe that women should be able to do anything they want to,” Parton told Time in 2020.

Dolly Parton Never Lost Her Country-Girl Sense Of Humor

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Becoming an international superstar apparently didn’t erase the East Tennessee girl underneath all those rhinestones. Looking back on her life during one of her many PEOPLE cover interviews, Parton offered a vivid reminder that fame hadn’t completely changed her. “I like to pee off the porch every now and then!” she declared.

Parton also acknowledged that her extravagant aesthetic came from humble beginnings, describing it as “just a poor country girl’s idea of glamour.”

She Had The Perfect Response To Her Hollywood Career

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Parton’s transition from music superstar to movie star gave her plenty of additional opportunities to show off her comedic timing. Her film career took off with 1980’s “9 to 5,” where she starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin.

Two years later, she took on the role of brothel owner Mona Stangley opposite Burt Reynolds in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” Parton apparently knew exactly which role suited her best. “I make a better whore than a secretary,” she told PEOPLE in 1982.

Her acting career continued with films including “Rhinestone,” “Steel Magnolias,” and “Straight Talk,” proving the songwriter’s charisma translated far beyond a concert stage.

Even Her Health Updates Came With A Punchline

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Parton’s ability to find humor during difficult moments continued well into the final years of her life. When she announced in September 2025 that health challenges were forcing her to postpone her planned Las Vegas residency, she still managed to make fans laugh.

“As many of you know, I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures,” Parton explained. Then came the punchline. “As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000 check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!”

Parton ultimately canceled the residency in May 2026 as she continued receiving treatment.

Dolly Parton Had A Hilarious Way Of Talking About Getting Older

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Aging was another subject Parton refused to approach too solemnly. As her 80th birthday approached, the singer spoke to PEOPLE about reaching the milestone and made it clear she wasn’t particularly interested in slowing down simply because of the number attached to her age.

“People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what?” Parton said. “Look at all I’ve done in 80 years. I feel like I’m just getting started.”

She later summed up her attitude even more succinctly. “I ain’t got time to get old!”

She Wanted To Keep Laughing And Working Until The Very End

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Parton’s humor was never merely about delivering funny lines. It was closely tied to how she approached life. She could joke about her body, her wigs, plastic surgery, Hollywood, and growing older because she appeared comfortable being exactly who she was. Parton understood the exaggerated image she had created, and she often seemed to enjoy the joke more than anyone else.

Even retirement wasn’t something she envisioned in the traditional sense. Over the years, Parton repeatedly said she wanted to keep creating for as long as she could, at times joking about dying while performing.

The rhinestones, wigs, and jokes made people smile, but underneath them was a songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman who spent more than six decades building one of entertainment’s most remarkable careers.

Was Dolly Parton married, and does she have children?

• Dolly Parton married Carl Dean. They were together for nearly 59 years. Dean, a private asphalt contractor, passed away in March 2025 at age 82. The couple never had children, and Dolly often said she considers her music, business ventures, and global philanthropic projects, like her Imagination Library literacy program, her legacy.

What is Dolly Parton’s net worth?

• At the time of her passing, Dolly Parton’s net worth was estimated to be around $450 million to $650 million. A major portion of her wealth comes from her 50% ownership stake in the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, along with her vast songwriting catalog, which includes iconic hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.”

How many songs did Dolly Parton write?

• Dolly Parton was one of music’s most prolific songwriters, having written over 3,000 songs across her multi-decade career. Some of her most famous self-penned tracks include “9 to 5,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” and “I Will Always Love You” (which became a global megahit after Whitney Houston covered it).

What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library?

• The Imagination Library is Dolly Parton’s flagship international literacy initiative, launched in 1995 to honor her father’s inability to read or write. The non-profit program gifts free, high-quality books to children from birth until they begin school, regardless of their family’s income, and has distributed over 200 million books worldwide.

When did Dolly Parton pass away?

• Country music legend Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80, in Nashville, Tennessee. Her rep told PEOPLE magazine that she passed away following a brief battle with cancer.

Jennifer Aniston and Jim Curtis appear to be growing really comfortable with bringing their romance to the public eye after celebrating their first anniversary earlier this year. The couple is preparing to make another high-profile appearance together as Aniston supports Curtis during an upcoming event in New York City.

Their relationship has continued to flourish, with those close to the actress suggesting she has found a level of security and ease that was missing from some of her previous romances.

However, despite seeing a long-term future with Curtis, Aniston is said to have made one thing clear, which is that another marriage is not part of her plans.

Aniston may be serious about her future with Curtis, but walking down the aisle again is apparently not something she is considering. After previous marriages to Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, the actress is said to have firmly ruled out marrying for a third time.

“They’re still very, very happy. But they have no intention of ever getting married, Jen swears she will never get married again,” an insider said. Her stance, however, does not appear to reflect uncertainty about Curtis or the direction of their relationship.

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In fact, Aniston is said to be “head over heels” for Curtis and views him as someone she wants in her life permanently. The couple marked their one-year dating anniversary in May, with plans at the time to celebrate their milestone with a romantic trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, following the completion of filming for season five of “The Morning Show.”

She Feels Completely Secure In Her Relationship With Curtis

One quality that appears to distinguish Aniston’s relationship with Curtis is the confidence she feels about his commitment to her. Unlike some of her past experiences, the actress is said to have no uncertainty about how her boyfriend feels or where their romance stands.

“And most of all, she never ever questions where she stands with him, he has zero hesitation about letting her know that he is crazy about her and is totally devoted,” a source said.

That security has also removed some of the pressure Aniston is said to have experienced previously. She does not feel she needs to impress Curtis or constantly work to maintain his attention, nor is she concerned about competing with other famous women for his affection. The dynamic has allowed their relationship to develop without the insecurities that complicated some of her past romances.

Aniston Feels A Sense Of Peace She Never Had In Past Relationships

Unlike Aniston’s famous former partners, Curtis’ career is separate from Hollywood, and he is said to have little to no interest in using his relationship with the actress to pursue fame.

“It is all about her and how she feels and what she needs,” an insider explained. “He never talks about his career or tries to network with her contacts, he has no interest in being an actor or being famous.”

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For Aniston, that difference has apparently created a sense of relief. “She has said with him she can exhale, she can let herself go and breathe because there is no pressure,” the source added. Curtis has also comfortably become part of her circle of celebrity friends, with those around Aniston said to find him easygoing and likable.

His work as a life coach appears to complement that personality. An insider described Curtis as someone who encourages others to focus on the present and appreciate the positive aspects of their lives, calling him “a human peace sign.”

Aniston And Curtis Met Through Mutual Friends

Aniston and Curtis’ relationship developed gradually after they discovered they shared mutual friends. Curtis previously explained that there was no elaborate story behind their introduction and that their connection began simply through conversation.

“We were just introduced by friends. That’s it. We found out that we had mutual friends and we started to just chat,” Curtis said during an appearance on the “Today Show.”

Their romance did not develop overnight. Curtis explained that they spent considerable time talking before their friendship evolved into something deeper. “It took a long time, we chatted for a long time, and we became close,” he said.

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Aniston Struggles To Slow Down From Her Busy Work Life

Despite her success, Aniston has admitted that stepping away from work does not come naturally to her. After several demanding years in Hollywood, the actress said she is making a conscious effort to create more time for herself and enjoy life outside her career.

“I’m a bit of a workaholic, so I’m forcing myself to try to take some time to travel and not work,” Aniston told People. She acknowledged that finding a healthier balance is important, adding, “It’s so critical, I know, but I’m not good at it.”

Aniston is now trying to ease her workload and become better at disconnecting. Her ideal break is a completely open calendar with no obligations or duties. She describes her perfect day off as a day that “looks like a blank schedule, there’s not one thing on it.”