Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans during her Nashville stop Wednesday night by performing Dolly Parton's iconic hit "9 to 5." The crowd lost it, singing along to the lyrics posted on the big screen. Sabrina's rendition stayed true to the original, which Nashville fans seemed to appreciate.
Liam Payne's cause of death has been revealed in a preliminary autopsy report as death by "multiple trauma" and "internal and external bleeding" as a result of his fall, but the circumstances around his death are being considered suspicious, due to the possibility that Liam "was going through some kind of substance abuse episode." Liam Payne may have been really struggling with his mental health before his death. The Daily Mail reports that his record label dropped him as an artist just days before he died.
Simon Cowell has reportedly stepped away from filming "Britain's Got Talent" following Liam's death. Simon is said to be devastated and is struggling to continue with production. He will be replaced by Bruno Tonioli when filming starts back up on Saturday. A source told The Sun, "He didn't feel it was right to continue with filming BGT and does not feel he'll be in the right headspace." Simon met Liam on "The X Factor" in 2008 when he was just 14 years old. Simon advised him to return in two years, which he did. He was then grouped with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, and Niall Horan to form One Direction, who finished third in the competition. They were then signed by Cowell's label, Syco Entertainment, and went on to became one of the most successful music groups in history, before going on hiatus in 2016 to pursue solo careers.
Liam's peers and friends have been sharing their grief in statements online. Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson of One Direction issued a joint statement online, but they also released their own individual statements as well. The group statement read, "We're completely devastated by the news of Liam's passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam."
Zayn shared, "I can't help but think selfishly that there was so many more conversations for us to have in our lives. I never got to thank you for supporting me through some of the most difficult times in my life… I hope that wherever you are right now you are good are at peace and you know how loved you are."
Louis also shared, "I feel beyond lucky to have had you in my life but I'm really struggling with the idea of saying goodbye. I'm so grateful that we got even closer since the band… I would have loved to share the stage with you again but it wasn't to be." He also noted that he would look out for Liam's seven-year-old son, saying, "I will be the Uncle he needs in his life and tell him stories of how amazing his dad was…I love you mate. Sleep well."
Harry Styles wrote, "I am truly devastated by Liam's passing. His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it. Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving. The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend."
Niall Horan posted, "I am absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam. It just doesn't feel real." Niall added "I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently. I sadly didn't know that after saying goodbye and hugging him, I would be saying goodbye forever. It's heartbreaking."
Liam's family issued a statement to the BBC, which read, "We are heartbroken. Liam will forever live in our hearts and we'll remember him for his kind, funny and brave soul. We are supporting each other the best we can as a family and ask for privacy and space at this awful time."
Serena Williams revealed she had a benign branchial cyst "the size of a small grapefruit" removed from her neck. She said she first discovered the lump in May and initially decided against removing it after an MRI suggested it wasn't necessary. However, she says it kept growing. Further tests, including a biopsy, showed it was not cancerous, but doctors recommended surgery.
Ryan Murphy has confirmed that a scene from "Grotesquerie" featuring Travis Kelce is a direct nod to Taylor Swift's song "Getaway Car." In the October 2 episode, Travis' character helps Niecy Nash-Betts' character escape from the hospital, and the two speed off in a red convertible. Not that Ryan even needed to confirm this, as Swifties were quick to make the connection on social media after the episode aired.
Gisele Bündchen, one of the top models ever, was invited to take part in the 2024 "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" but she declined. Gisele was a Victoria's Secret angel from 1996 to 2006 and had retired from the runaway four years ago. Sources say there's no bad blood between Gisele and VS; when the invitation came in several months back, she politely declined, choosing to stay retired...unlike her football-playing ex-husband.
