Catch up on the top stories from Us in celebrity news, sports, and entertainment as of August 19, 2026. Here are the highlights:
Hayden Panettiere, who had a past relationship with her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s brother Zach Hickerson in 2019, passed away in South Carolina on August 16 at the age of 36. Both Brian and Zach were reportedly present when authorities arrived at the scene.
Paris Shanabrough, a former Penn State cheerleader, has disclosed her diagnosis of acute myeloid leukemia and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. Her twin sister, Brooke, has initiated a GoFundMe campaign that has raised over $19,000 to assist with medical expenses at the time of publication.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning a move back to the U.K. with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, six years after stepping back from their roles as senior royals and relocating to California. The family intends to maintain their home in Montecito while establishing a non-royal residence in Britain.
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