The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan over the weekend has sharply risen to more than 2,200, making it the deadliest to hit the country in decades. According to a toll from the Taliban government, the vast majority of those killed in the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that jolted the mountainous region bordering Pakistan late on Sunday were in Kunar province, where 2,205 people died and 3,640 were injured. Another 12 people were killed and hundreds injured in the neighboring provinces of Nangarhar and Laghman. The death toll is expected to rise as volunteers and rescuers are still…
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Penn Badgley and his wife Domino Kirke are officially a family of six after welcoming identical twin boys. The 38-year-old You star announced their arrival on Wednesday with an Instagram video, which also promoted an upcoming live event for his new book, Crushmore. Badgley, who wrote the book with his Podcrushed co-hosts Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, captioned the video: “Interrupting twin paternity leave to announce a live event @podcrushed at @symphonyspace Oct 14 NYC supporting the release of our book CRUSHMORE. Truly proud of this one. Please check it out! @podcrushed for all info.” In the video, Badgley whispered,…
NFL star Travis Kelce is opening up about his initial plans for proposing to his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. Days after he proposed to the American sweetheart, Travis admitted that he always wanted to make a grand gesture for the special moment. On the New Heights podcast, Travis shared, “I once thought I would do it on water.” When asked about ideas for a proposal, Travis responded, “Man, you’ve gotta know your gal. You’ve gotta know your gal or your significant other. You’ve gotta know them.” He added, “You can’t let how somebody else does it make you feel like you…
According to sources, actress Sydney Sweeney is “not looking to get wrapped up” in a new relationship and is keeping her fling with music executive Scooter Braun “casual.” An insider privy to People revealed that the Euphoria star enjoys the attention from Braun but that he’s “not her type.” Sources told the outlet that the new pair spent quality time together over Labor Day weekend at Lake Tahoe in California. A tipster revealed that the Anyone But You star and the entrepreneur are “meeting to get to know one another.” Braun is reportedly enjoying “spending time with her” and is…
In a heartfelt Instagram post on Wednesday, Justin Bieber shared the philosophy behind his new fashion brand, Skylrk. He revealed that the brand is not just a business venture but a “reflection of my intimate relationships” and a company built on “love and connection.” The Baby singer explained that he sees no separation between his professional and personal life, stating, “I believe there’s one life and it’s a love life.” He believes this ethos is the driving force behind his brand, which he says is centered on “understanding each other” and showing sensitivity. He concluded by emphasizing that the brand…
Taylor Swift may be taking the stage for the next Super Bowl halftime show. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell fueled speculation this week when asked if Swift might be the headliner. “We would always love to have Taylor play. She is a special, special talent, and obviously she would be welcome at any time,” Goodell said on NBC’s Today show on Wednesday. However, when pressed by host Savannah Guthrie on whether Swift was “in the works,” he remained vague. “I can’t tell you anything about that… It’s a maybe.” Goodell added that the final decision rests with Jay-Z, who oversees halftime…
Lady Gaga took a medical leave on Wednesday, just minutes before her show in Miami was set to begin. The 39-year-old Grammy winner announced the sudden cancellation on Instagram Stories, explaining that her voice had been “extremely strained” during rehearsals and warmups. “Hi everyone, I am really so so sorry but I need to postpone tonight’s show in Miami,” she posted. The A Star Is Born singer and actress added that both her doctor and vocal coach advised her not to perform to avoid the risk of lasting damage. “It was a hard and agonizing decision, but I cannot risk…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning to exchange vows in Rhode Island. On Wednesday, an insider revealed to Page Six that the pop superstar and the NFL player are “getting married next summer in Rhode Island.” The source further disclosed that Taylor is “in a hurry to have children” with her fiancé, Travis. Previously, another insider had revealed that the couple intends to have a “casual” and “private” ceremony with family and close friends. “It will be more casual than people think,” a source close to the couple said. The Grammy-winning singer and the Super Bowl champion recently…
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are “considering” adopting another dog following the death of their Shih Tzu, Chewie. The Live hosts made the decision to humanely euthanize 17-year-old Chewie in February 2025 after her health began to rapidly decline. Ripa, 54, recently told People Magazine ahead of the 38th season of Live that she and Consuelos are “considering” adopting again. The new pet would join their current dog, Lena, a Maltese/Shih Tzu mix they adopted in 2020. “We’re looking to maybe get Lena…a sibling,” Ripa shared, although she admitted they are still grieving. “We’re still not over the loss of…
Jack Osbourne became emotional as he recounted the exact moment he found out his father, Ozzy Osbourne, had died. In a new YouTube video released on Wednesday, the media personality shared that the sad news was delivered by a person who had worked for his family for 30 years. “My father passed away around 10 a.m. in the morning UK time. I was in Los Angeles, I had been back for about a week,” Jack said. He continued, “After his show, I stayed for a week with my kids and hung out at the family house in England. It was…
