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Christian Styles' Untimely Passing Leaves Fans and Family Heartbroken

Christian Styles' Untimely Passing Leaves Fans and Family Heartbroken

Adult film star Zachary Jaghab, known as Christian Styles, has died at age 29. “Tammy is raising this fundraiser for the Jaghab family after the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Zachary Christian Jaghab, lovingly known as Zack, on August 20, 2026,” a message via a GoFundMe, created by Tammy Sultana, read. “Zack was the cherished youngest son of Johnny and Ellen Jaghab, a beloved brother to Tonya Faris and Jacob Jaghab, and an adored uncle, family member, and dear friend to many.” The statement continued, “This unimaginable loss has left a beautiful Canton family grieving the passing of someone deeply loved. As they face the pain of losing Zack, Johnny and Ellen are also carrying their own serious health struggles, including cancer, making this season even more overwhelming.” The donations from the GoFundMe, which has a goal of $20,000, will “go toward Zack’s funeral and burial expenses so his family can give him the proper farewell he deserves without the added weight of financial stress.” It has raised more than $6,000 at the time of publication. “Tammy is asking for prayers, kindness, and any monetary support you may be able to give on behalf of the family,” the message read. “Every donation, no matter the size, will help ease some of the burden during this devastating time and remind the Jaghab family that they are not facing this alone. Thank you for keeping Johnny, Ellen, and their loved ones in your thoughts and for supporting them with compassion and generosity.” No further details were shared regarding Styles’ death. In his obituary, a message noted that his family is holding a visitation at the Basilica of St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church in Livonia, Michigan on Tuesday, August 25. A burial will follow afterward at Glen Eden Memorial Park. Styles amassed more than 1.1 million followers on X, where he promoted his OnlyFans account. After news broke of his death, Styles was mourned by several other creators. “RIP Zach. You were such a sweet boy. I wish we could giggle together one last time ������,” actor Caleb Parker wrote via Instagram on Sunday, August 23. Mencrush, an adult film studio where he worked, also paid tribute to him. “Today, we’re struggling to find the words. At @mencrush__ we want to say goodbye to Christian Styles with immense affection and respect. He left us far too soon,” the official account wrote via Instagram on Sunday. “Christian leaves behind much more than images, videos, or memories. He leaves a lasting mark on our community and on everyone who connected with him, followed him, and shared part of his story.” The statement continued, “We are especially grateful to have been able to document his life and story in one of our documentaries. Today, that documentary holds immense value for us, because it allows us to preserve his voice, his memories, and a part of everything Christian wanted to share with the world.” The message shared the “deepest embrace” to Styles’ “family, his friends, and everyone who was fortunate enough to share part of his journey.” “Christian, we wish you had been given much more time,” the account concluded. “Thank you for everything you left behind. Thank you for being part of our community. Thank you for having been here. Rest in peace. ��️��.”

Aug 25, 2026
Kroger's Ground Beef Controversy: Are Customers Being Scammed?

Kroger's Ground Beef Controversy: Are Customers Being Scammed?

This customer has big beef with Kroger.Kroger — a grocer typically known for its low price tags — was just called out for “robbing Americans blind” after a video went viral online showing the chain skimping out on steak. The video, which appears to have been removed or deleted from TikTok, was reposted by popular X account Wall Street Apes.The clip shows a Kroger shopper scooping up two packages of the store’s ground beef patties, which claim to be on sale. The package advertises a reduced price of $1.80 per pound at $3.60, which means there should be two pounds in each package.  The Kroger shopper claims the grocery store “scammed” him X / @WallStreetApesLooking a bit thin, the shopper picks up the meat and places it on the fruit scale where it’s revealed that the beef is less than a pound — a move that the poster calls “fraud.” The customer then placed both of the packages of ground beef on the scale and found that the weight was still under two pounds.He did this another time to be sure, and was stunned at the “scam” Kroger was allegedly pulling.According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average price of ground beef per pound is $6.89. The poster did its own research and found that the average price at Kroger is about $6 to $8 per pound, depending on the state. The user claims if it’s weighing under a pound but showing two pounds worth of price — it “only means that we are being robbed.”“That means the price marked is the discounted price; it’s not being discounted further. We have to keep calling this out,” the X post read.Americans are being robbed blindThis ground beef at Kroger is on sale for $1.80 per pound. The price is $3.60. That means there should be 2 poundsAmericans walks from scale to scale and shows the amount of meat is under 1 pound… but it’s marked and sold as 2 poundsThis is… pic.twitter.com/r63DNFGrDQ— Wall Street Apes (@WallStreetApes) August 20, 2026The video racked up over 584,000 views with commenters flooding the post to weigh in. “Not only are we being robbed, [but] they are also insulting our intelligence, assuming they can just get away with us and no one would notice,” one wrote. The X poster said the average price at Kroger is about $6 to $8 per pound Getty ImagesAnother said on X that they have even boycotted the chain after finding similar pricing tactics years ago. “We stopped shopping at Kroger almost a decade ago because we found every time prices rang higher than posted or advertised for many items. For a time we photographed prices for each item but the hassle became unbearable. Always rang higher, never lower.”The Post reached out to Kroger for comment.Grocery prices have steadily been on the rise for nearly five years, with Americans seeing the biggest surge in 2021 and 2022 after inflation spiked. Recent reports now put beef prices at record highs due to the smallest US cattle herd in 75 years.Costs have gotten so high that President Trump recently announced plans to lift tariffs on beef imports for 90 days in hopes of bringing down already sky-high prices. The president said he has a “commitment” to sell beef at 25% below current market prices, which would help American ranchers to rebuild their herds.

Aug 25, 2026
Jessica Alba and Daughter Honor's Matching Tattoos Spark Reactions as She Heads to College

Jessica Alba and Daughter Honor's Matching Tattoos Spark Reactions as She Heads to College

Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor are permanently matching. Alba, 45, and Honor, 18, whom she shares with ex-husband Cash Warren, debuted matching tattoos before her daughter heads to Yale University. In the pic, shared via Instagram by celebrity tattoo artist Winterstone, the mother-daughter duo held hands and showed off a fine-line eye tattoo on their wrists. Below the artistic design was a dainty infinity symbol. “Matching tattoos with her daughter! @jessicaalba,” Winterstone captioned the pic. “What a way to show love with an unforgettable experience! A memory they will share forever!” Alba’s fans were quick to gush over the ink in the comments section. “Love this ����,” one wrote, while another added, “Loveeeeeee.” A third commented, “��.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Daa4nQ-iZRy/ The actress recently opened up about Honor leaving for college, telling People on Wednesday, August 19, that it felt like an “intense” milestone. “It hasn’t really hit me personally, but I think for any parent, just that milestone, it’s intense,” she shared. “I don’t think you can prepare for it. You just have to tackle it when it happens.” Alba and Warren, 47, are also the parents of daughter Haven, 15, and son Hayes, 8. (The former couple were married from 2008 and finalized their divorce in February.) Through the years, Alba has shared lots of memories with her kids, including red carpet moments. In June 2024, she posed with Warren, Haven and Honor at the Trigger Warning premiere in Los Angeles. At the time, Alba wrapped her arms around her girls while wearing a mesh corset top with exposed boning and black bottoms. She styled the piece with dangling hoop earrings. Haven, for her part, looked trendy in a green-and-white gingham mini dress complete with a plunging neckline and A-line skirt. She accessorized with a chunky cross necklace and dainty earrings. Haven, meanwhile, stood between Alba and Warren in a denim dress with a bustier top and straight skirt.

Aug 24, 2026
Jessica Alba and Daughter Honor's Matching Tattoos Spark Reactions

Jessica Alba and Daughter Honor's Matching Tattoos Spark Reactions

Jessica Alba and her daughter Honor are permanently matching. Alba, 45, and Honor, 18, whom she shares with ex-husband Cash Warren, debuted matching tattoos before her daughter heads to Yale University. In the pic, shared via Instagram by celebrity tattoo artist Winterstone, the mother-daughter duo held hands and showed off a fine-line eye tattoo on their wrists. Below the artistic design was a dainty infinity symbol. “Matching tattoos with her daughter! @jessicaalba,” Winterstone captioned the pic. “What a way to show love with an unforgettable experience! A memory they will share forever!” Alba’s fans were quick to gush over the ink in the comments section. “Love this ����,” one wrote, while another added, “Loveeeeeee.” A third commented, “��.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Daa4nQ-iZRy/ The actress recently opened up about Honor leaving for college, telling People on Wednesday, August 19, that it felt like an “intense” milestone. “It hasn’t really hit me personally, but I think for any parent, just that milestone, it’s intense,” she shared. “I don’t think you can prepare for it. You just have to tackle it when it happens.” Alba and Warren, 47, are also the parents of daughter Haven, 15, and son Hayes, 8. (The former couple were married from 2008 and finalized their divorce in February.) Through the years, Alba has shared lots of memories with her kids, including red carpet moments. In June 2024, she posed with Warren, Haven and Honor at the Trigger Warning premiere in Los Angeles. At the time, Alba wrapped her arms around her girls while wearing a mesh corset top with exposed boning and black bottoms. She styled the piece with dangling hoop earrings. Haven, for her part, looked trendy in a green-and-white gingham mini dress complete with a plunging neckline and A-line skirt. She accessorized with a chunky cross necklace and dainty earrings. Haven, meanwhile, stood between Alba and Warren in a denim dress with a bustier top and straight skirt.

Aug 24, 2026
Why Ben McKenzie's Surprise Role in 'Sheriff Country' is Causing a Stir

Why Ben McKenzie's Surprise Role in 'Sheriff Country' is Causing a Stir

Morena Baccarin is reuniting with husband Ben McKenzie — on screen — in season 2 of Sheriff Country. CBS announced on Monday, August 24, that McKenzie, 47, plays Sheriff Wade, a "neighboring sheriff who is called in to assist Mickey." The season 2 premiere will mark the first time the real-life couple will share the screen on the show. McKenzie previously spoke to Us about if he could see a scenario in which he would appear on the Fire Country spinoff, saying coyly in April, "I do." McKenzie said he enjoyed tuning in every week to see Baccarin's police procedural. "She's great. The kids love her show — or at least a couple of them do. We were watching the last two episodes last night," the actor, who shares three kids with Baccarin, shared. "It was a two-parter. It was a Sheriff Country and then a Fire Country [crossover]. And it's just awesome." He continued: "It's interesting because in many ways, it's a show that is similar to other shows, in the sense there's a cop drama, but it's really about the community of Edgewater and the relationships between all these people in this fictional small town." As a viewer, McKenzie was thrilled by the show's success. "There's something about the incredibly strong desire for those communities — and the absence of those — that is really quite charming. I also just love that there's a female lead in a female sheriff," he explained. "This is a part that would always have gone to a man — including myself — in the past. It's fantastic to be able to see her do that. She's crushing it." McKenzie admitted it was "funny" to see how often people now "recognize" Baccarin, 47, over him, adding, "I have to try to remind my kids that at one point I was also famous! They're not impressed by my crypto documentary." The town of Edgewater was originally introduced when Fire Country premiered in 2022 with inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) returning home and volunteering for the California Conservation Camp Program during season 1 of the hit show. By season 2, a backdoor pilot set up the world of Sheriff Country, which is centered around Sharon's (Diane Farr) estranged sister Mickey (Baccarin) as she solves crimes in town. CBS was quick to renew Sheriff Country in December 2025 after its success on the network. According to a press release, Sheriff Country has averaged 7.6 million viewers and is "consistently a time period winner" for Friday nights at 8 P.M. The first season wrapped up in May with a shocking episode that revealed Deputy Director of the DEA — Eva (Rachel Ticotin) — as Mickey's mother who was presumed dead. "We're told in the pilot of season 1 that Mickey's mother is dead and it's quite clear she's dead. She's not part of the picture. One of the writers pitched it to me relatively early in season 1 [that she was secretly alive], and I dismissed it," showrunner Matt Lopez exclusively told Us at the time. "Over the course of the season, more and more writers started to get on board. I was a fairly late convert because I don't want to just turn over a card to turn over a card. If it gives us really good story and reveals something about the characters we care about and it's grounded in real human emotion then I'm interested."

Aug 24, 2026
Emily Compagno's Full-Time Move to 'The Five' Sparks Buzz

Emily Compagno's Full-Time Move to 'The Five' Sparks Buzz

Fox News is moving Emily Compagno to a full-time seat on “The Five,” promoting the longtime network personality from “Outnumbered” to one of cable news’ most-watched programs.Compagno will officially join “The Five” on Sept. 8 alongside Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino and Jesse Watters, with Harold Ford Jr. and Jessica Tarlov continuing to rotate in the show’s liberal seat, Fox announced Monday.Compagno will relinquish her role on “Outnumbered,” where Fox said a rotating network personality will fill her seat until a permanent replacement is named.Emily Compagno will join “The Five” as a full-time co-host beginning Sept. 8. Courtersy Fox News“Emily is a highly accomplished host whose energy and talent have made her a standout across Fox News Media, and we are thrilled to officially welcome her to the show,” said Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott.Compagno said she was “honored” to join the program after appearing alongside its hosts over the years.“Having an official seat at the table on what I truly believe is the most fun show on television is an incredible privilege,” she said.“The Five” averaged 3.6 million viewers during the second quarter of 2026. From left to right: Vice President JD Vance, Jessica Tarlov, Jesse Watters, Dana Perino and Greg Gutfeld. Getty Images“I am grateful for the opportunity and can’t wait to get started.”The move gives Compagno a permanent role on a show that averaged 3.6 million viewers and 322,000 viewers in the key 25-to-54 demographic during the second quarter of this year.Fox said the program, which marked its 15th anniversary in July, has been the highest-rated show in cable news for 19 consecutive quarters.Emily Compagno attends the 2025 Fox Nation Patriot Awards at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 6, 2025 in Greenvale, NY. Getty ImagesCompagno joined Fox News as a contributor in 2018 before becoming a co-host of “Outnumbered” in 2021.She is also the author of “Under His Wings,” published by Fox News Books, which debuted at No. 1 on both Amazon and the New York Times bestseller list in its first week.Before joining the network, Compagno practiced criminal defense and civil litigation and later worked at the Social Security Administration as a federal managing attorney and acting director.She also served as a senior judge judicial extern for the late Judge John T. Noonan on the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and held legal positions in South Africa and Brazil.Compagno previously was captain of the Oakland Raiders’ cheerleading squad and was selected as an NFL ambassador. Getty ImagesCompagno was previously captain of the Oakland Raiders’ cheerleading squad and was selected as an NFL ambassador, representing the league internationally and visiting US troops in Iraq and Kuwait on a USO tour.She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington and a law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law.Fox News is run by Fox Corp — sister company to The Post’s owner News Corp.

Aug 24, 2026
Why Ben McKenzie's New Role in 'Sheriff Country' Is Turning Heads

Why Ben McKenzie's New Role in 'Sheriff Country' Is Turning Heads

Morena Baccarin is reuniting with husband Ben McKenzie — on screen — in season 2 of Sheriff Country. CBS announced on Monday, August 24, that McKenzie, 47, plays Sheriff Wade, a "neighboring sheriff who is called in to assist Mickey." The season 2 premiere will mark the first time the real-life couple will share the screen on the show. McKenzie previously spoke to Us about if he could see a scenario in which he would appear on the Fire Country spinoff, saying coyly in April, "I do." McKenzie said he enjoyed tuning in every week to see Baccarin's police procedural. "She's great. The kids love her show — or at least a couple of them do. We were watching the last two episodes last night," the actor, who shares three kids with Baccarin, shared. "It was a two-parter. It was a Sheriff Country and then a Fire Country [crossover]. And it's just awesome." He continued: "It's interesting because in many ways, it's a show that is similar to other shows, in the sense there's a cop drama, but it's really about the community of Edgewater and the relationships between all these people in this fictional small town." As a viewer, McKenzie was thrilled by the show's success. "There's something about the incredibly strong desire for those communities — and the absence of those — that is really quite charming. I also just love that there's a female lead in a female sheriff," he explained. "This is a part that would always have gone to a man — including myself — in the past. It's fantastic to be able to see her do that. She's crushing it." McKenzie admitted it was "funny" to see how often people now "recognize" Baccarin, 47, over him, adding, "I have to try to remind my kids that at one point I was also famous! They're not impressed by my crypto documentary." The town of Edgewater was originally introduced when Fire Country premiered in 2022 with inmate Bode (Max Thieriot) returning home and volunteering for the California Conservation Camp Program during season 1 of the hit show. By season 2, a backdoor pilot set up the world of Sheriff Country, which is centered around Sharon's (Diane Farr) estranged sister Mickey (Baccarin) as she solves crimes in town. CBS was quick to renew Sheriff Country in December 2025 after its success on the network. According to a press release, Sheriff Country has averaged 7.6 million viewers and is "consistently a time period winner" for Friday nights at 8 P.M. The first season wrapped up in May with a shocking episode that revealed Deputy Director of the DEA — Eva (Rachel Ticotin) — as Mickey's mother who was presumed dead. "We're told in the pilot of season 1 that Mickey's mother is dead and it's quite clear she's dead. She's not part of the picture. One of the writers pitched it to me relatively early in season 1 [that she was secretly alive], and I dismissed it," showrunner Matt Lopez exclusively told Us at the time. "Over the course of the season, more and more writers started to get on board. I was a fairly late convert because I don't want to just turn over a card to turn over a card. If it gives us really good story and reveals something about the characters we care about and it's grounded in real human emotion then I'm interested."

Aug 24, 2026
Hayden Panettiere's Mom Reveals Heartbreaking Ultimatum Before Tragic End

Hayden Panettiere's Mom Reveals Heartbreaking Ultimatum Before Tragic End

Lesley Vogel claimed she told her late daughter, Hayden Panettiere, that they couldn’t have a relationship if she stayed with her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, before her tragic death.Vogel explained on “Good Morning America” Monday that she gave the “Heroes” alum the ultimatum at the advice of her therapist during the mother-daughter duo’s final phone call.“I needed it. I needed to have that pocket of time,” Vogel said of removing Panettiere from her life. “Of course, I thought it was gonna be a pocket of time.Hayden Panettiere’s mom, Lesley Vogel, revealed she gave her late daughter an ultimatum about Brian Hickerson before her death. ABCVogel (seen above) said on “GMA” that she told Panettiere they couldn’t have a relationship if the “Heroes” alum stayed with Brian in their final phone call. ABC“I did not by any stretch of the imagination think this was gonna happen to Hayden,” Vogel continued. “I don’t know why. I just didn’t. Maybe I didn’t want to.”Vogel, who confirmed she wasn’t talking to Panettiere in the final months of her daughter’s life, recalled that when she stayed with Panettiere one year ago, the “Nashville” star allegedly wanted to leave Brian for good.“She knew that Brian was toxic,” Vogel said. “She knew she had to get him out of her life.”Vogel (seen here with Panettiere in 2009) claimed Panettiere wanted to leave Brian for good one year ago. WireImageHowever, Vogel said Panettiere (seen here with Brian) later called her and told her she was back with Brian. Eric Charbonneau/ShutterstockBut Vogel claimed that after six weeks, Panettiere pulled away from her mom, so Vogel went back to her home in Florida. Sometime later, Panettiere called Vogel and told her she was back with Brian.“When I got the phone call from her saying I’m going to be with the person I love… I just lost it,” Vogel shared. “I could not believe she had gone that far back, that he had been successful in reeling her back in with all the things he had done to her.”Vogel (pictured above with Panettiere in 2007) said she “just lost it” when Panettiere told her that. Matt Baron/BEI / ShutterstockVogel (seen here with Panettiere in 2008) also said she “could not believe” her daughter stayed with Brian. FilmMagicPanettiere died after suffering an apparent “overdose” at a luxury apartment complex in Greenville, SC, on Aug. 16. She was 36.A police report obtained by Page Six on Aug. 17 revealed that Brian and his brother, Zach Hickerson, were with Panettiere at the time of her death. According to the report, Brian “did not become emotional” until she was officially declared dead.Brian also showed police a “bag of medication” that Panettiere — who struggled with addiction and health issues — was taking at the time of her death, the report claimed.Since Panettiere’s death, Vogel has been vocal about her animosity towards Brian, who started dating Panettiere in 2018.“This person in her life that we have been trying to get rid of for quite some time was with her at her death and that was Brian Hickerson,” Vogel told NBC News on Aug. 18.Panettiere and Brian (seen here) had a tumultuous relationship that began in 2018. SplashNews.comPanettiere accused Brian (both seen here in 2019) of abusing her in her memoir. GC ImagesVogel further claimed to the New York Times that Brian pawned some of Panettiere’s belongings, including a vintage guitar, and kept them in a storage unit. Brian, for his part, spoke out via his lawyer on the loss of Panettiere, defending himself from accusations that he played a role in her death.“Hayden’s death remains under investigation and it is important to allow that investigation to proceed,” his attorney, Sloan Ellis, told Page Six.“As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play,” the statement continued. “Out of respect for Hayden’s loved ones and the ongoing investigation, there will be no further comment at this time.”Brian (seen here with Panettiere at LAX Airport in March) was on the scene when Panettiere died at a South Carolina apartment complex on Aug. 16. LionsShareNews / BACKGRIDBrian (seen here in July 2022) has denied he played a role in her death. LionsShareNews / BACKGRIDBrian and Panettiere had a tumultuous relationship. He was arrested multiple times for domestic violence against the “Remember the Titans” star, and she wrote about his abuse in her memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.”Panettiere allegedly kept some of her friends “in the dark” about reconnecting with Brian before her passing.If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. 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Aug 24, 2026
Molly McNearney's Dilemma: Should Jimmy Kimmel Retire from His Talk Show?

Molly McNearney's Dilemma: Should Jimmy Kimmel Retire from His Talk Show?

Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, is torn about whether or not she wants him to walk away from his late-night talk show. “It definitely appeals to me for the nervous system of the household,” the TV writer, 48, said during the Monday, August 24, episode of Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast when asked for her thoughts on Kimmel’s potential retirement. McNearney added, “I feel like Jimmy has a fly rod in one hand and a torch in the other right now. It's like he deserves to go out there and just be on the river and relax, but I also want him to keep fighting. And I feel this sense of desire to not quit because I think what he's doing is incredibly important right now. And yes, I know we're doing it in a vacuum, but I think it's giving people a feeling of like, their voice is heard, and I think it's important. But as his wife, I really would like him to be able to not do the show anymore so he could relax.” McNearney, who works on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as cohead writer and the executive producer, said she would be “good either way” when it comes to her own retirement from the talk show. “I would be happy to be done with the show, end it in a great way and do my own next thing. But I do care deeply about that show and the people who work there,” she explained. “And I think the voice is really important right now.” As for Kimmel, 58, the talk show host said he fears he would regret ending the show if he made that decision. “I know people who've been in that situation,” he shared. “It's funny, people make a big show of like, ‘I'm done and I'm tired doing this.’ And then they make a lesser comeback trying to do the same thing. That's always a bummer. And I always look at that and go, ‘Oh, is that going to be me?’” McNearney added that she is looking forward to reading the daily headlines with leisure after sending their kids to school, but she’ll also miss “reading with a purpose” and trying to pull news angles for the talk show. (McNearney and Kimmel have been married since July 2013 and share daughter Jane, 12, and son Billy, 9. The comedian is also a dad to daughter Katie, 34, and son Kevin, 32, from his marriage to ex Gina Maddy.) Kimmel also said that he’s “never going to stop doing things” even if he decides to end his talk show. The retirement chat comes nearly one year after Jimmy Kimmel Live! was suspended for six days following Kimmel’s remarks about the September 2025 assassination of right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk. (Kirk was fatally shot during a speaking engagement for his nonprofit organization, Turning Point USA, at Utah Valley University. He was 31.) Kimmel, who initially criticized the political response to Kirk’s death, clarified his comments in an emotional monologue upon his return to the talk show. “I’ve been hearing a lot about what I need to do and say tonight, and the truth is, I don’t think what I have to say is going to make much of a difference,” he said. “If you like me, you like me, if you don’t, I have no illusions of changing anyone’s mind, but I do want to make something clear because it’s important to me as a human: It was never my intention to make light of the murder of a young man. I don’t think there’s anything funny about it.” Kimmel added, “I posted a message on Instagram on the day [Charlie] was killed sending my love to his family asking for compassion, and I meant it and I still do. Nor was it my intention to blame any specific group for the actions of what was a deeply disturbed individual. That was actually the opposite of the point I was trying to make, but I understand to some that felt either ill-timed or unclear or maybe both.”

Aug 24, 2026
Enes Kanter Freedom Sparks Outrage After Controversial WNBA Game Incident

Enes Kanter Freedom Sparks Outrage After Controversial WNBA Game Incident

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was kicked out of the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on Sunday, August 23, and his colleagues are not amused by his antics. “He’s a straight loser,” New York Knicks star Mikal Bridges Jr. wrote via X over a video of Freedom’s altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. The incident occurred late in the third quarter when Freedom and Cloud, both 34, got into a shouting match. Freedom was seated courtside, wearing a shirt that read, “WOMAN noun adult human female,” which some fans deemed transphobic. The WNBA has not commented publicly on the incident. Freedom first made headlines earlier in August when he declared for the WNBA Draft in an attempt to force the league to take a stand on whether trans women are eligible to play in the league. Former player Royce White, who is currently running for Senate in Minnesota, followed suit and declared for the draft as well. Neither player is actually trans. “Look at the drama queen….. no not Natasha,” Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma wrote via X on Sunday. “Grown man stepping over the baseline at a woman.” “Enes, What are you doing brother?” former guard Evan Turner added. The criticism extended beyond the NBA, with former Indianapolis Colts star Darius Butler writing via X, “What a BUM!” Freedom, for his part, claimed he was only at the game to support his friend, Fever guard Sophie Cunningham. "Sophie Cunningham shot a three, and I put my hands up to celebrate," Freedom told Fox News. "Literally, a couple possessions later, Natasha came back and started screaming and yelling and said, ‘She’s not gonna sleep with you.’” He continued, "And I was like, ‘I am not trying to sleep with her. I’m just here to protect women and support her.’ And then, obviously, after that she started yapping, and she started to walk toward me, and literally I just got up, and then I was like, ‘I’m just here to protect women, and that’s all.’" The WNBA has stayed quiet on the issue of trans women in the league, even after Cunningham, 30, publicly came out against it. (The WNBA currently has no openly trans players nor are there any trans prospects expected to join the league in the next few years.) "Our player eligibility rules, unlike the eligibility rules of some other leagues and governing bodies, are collectively bargained,” commissioner Cathy Engelbert wrote in a memo to the WNBA Players’ Association, obtained by ESPN. “Lastly, preserving the integrity of our game and ensuring fair competition will always remain among the league's highest priorities."

Aug 24, 2026
The Controversial Death of Sean Grayson: What People Are Saying

The Controversial Death of Sean Grayson: What People Are Saying

Sean Grayson, the Illinois police officer convicted of the murder of Sonya Massey, has died six months into his prison sentence. He was 32. The former Sangamon County Sheriff's Office deputy died on Sunday, August 23, at around noon, his attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed to NBC News and NPR Illinois. In October 2025, Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder over the fatal shooting of Massey, 36, inside her home in July 2024. Massey, a Black woman, had called 911 to report a suspected prowler. She was shot by Grayson three times. He alleged he feared that she would scald him with a pot of boiling water she had taken off the stove. Grayson was sentenced to 20 years in prison in January. At his sentencing hearing in January, another attorney for Grayson, Mark Wykoff, said that the former officer had been diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2023 and that the disease had since progressed to stage 4 after spreading to his liver, lungs and rectum, per NBC News. Attorneys for the Massey family said in a statement to NPR Illinois on Sunday, “Sonya Massey’s death was unjustifiable and she should be alive today. Sean Grayson’s death in custody from cancer does not bring Sonya back.” “We wish his family prayers of peace, as we do for all who grieve a loved one. Sonya’s family knows that pain all too well and will grieve her loss the rest of their days,” added attorneys Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci. In July, the Illinois Prisoner Review Board denied Grayson early release from prison on medical grounds. At the time, attorneys for the Massey family said that the parole board had “made the right decision.” “The board recognized what this family has said from the start,” Crump and Romanucci said in a statement. “No one is above accountability, and a badge does not provide an early way out.” Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser opposed Grayson’s release in a letter to the three-person parole board. “To release Grayson under these circumstances would be a miscarriage of justice and an insult to Sonya Massey’s memory and family,” wrote Milhiser. In August 2025, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law the Sonya Massey Bill, which requires police departments to conduct stricter background checks for new hires. “When Sonya Massey feared for her safety, she did what anyone would do — she called law enforcement for help. Communities should be able to trust that when they call the police to their home, the responding officer will be well-trained and without a history of bias or misconduct,” Pritzker said in a statement at the time. “Today, I sign Sonya Massey’s Bill to help prevent these tragedies, to better equip law enforcement to keep our communities safe, and to continue working to build a justice system that protects all of our citizens.”

Aug 24, 2026
Iran Sparks Outrage with Chilling Video Targeting Barron Trump

Iran Sparks Outrage with Chilling Video Targeting Barron Trump

WASHINGTON — Iranian state media broadcast a chilling three-minute video fantasizing about killing Barron Trump in a disturbing escalation against President Trump and his family — as Tehran braces for an onslaught of additional crushing economic penalties.The clip titled “Where to kill Barron Trump” claimed to show the movements of President Trump’s 20-year-old son, claiming he is “fully monitored” and showing depictions of the dorms at New York University’s Constance Milstein & Family Global Academic Center, according to a translation of the video by Euronews.A TV segment in Iran purportedly details the place of residence and habits of Barron Trump. @IsraelWarRoom/XThe segment claims a $10 million bounty has been placed on the US president’s youngest son, with a voiceover claiming ‘many would be willing’ to assassinate him. @IsraelWarRoom/XIn addition to the disturbing video, multiple reports indicated that the regime placed a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump’s head. The Post could not independently verify the alleged bounty or the claims made about his movements.The sickening video of the president’s youngest son was distributed in media linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to Middle East news outlet Al Bawaba.It comes on the heels of another video paraded around IRGC-linked media from July, in which Tasnim News Agency released a video, “Where to Kill Melania?” that similarly claimed to know Melania Trump’s location.The video says that Barron’s movements and routine are “fully monitored.” @IsraelWarRoom/XTrump has been ratcheting up his pressure campaign on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiling an “economic D-Day” plan to decimate Tehran’s economy, which has already been battered by soaring inflation and the impact of a blockade.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Aug 24, 2026