Hayden Panettiere was remembered by friends and former colleagues during a memorial service in Malibu, California, on Saturday.

Paris Hilton, along with Panettiere’s former Nashville co-stars Connie Britton and Charles Esten, joined the celebration of life at a local church, according to TMZ.

Evan Ross, Jonathan Jackson and Lennon Stella were also among the well-known guests in attendance.

A source described the gathering as “emotional and beautiful,” telling the publication that the service began outside with the release of doves.

Roughly 150 mourners then went inside, where a band had been arranged for the occasion. Britton and Esten delivered heartfelt speeches in honor of their late friend.

Esten also performed a song from Nashville, the series in which he and Panettiere worked together.

Panettiere’s father, Skip, attended the service, while her mother, Leslie Vogel, was reportedly absent. The actress had been estranged from Vogel.

A source close to Vogel disputed the suggestion that she had been invited, telling TMZ that she was unable to attend because of a family emergency.

Brian Hickerson, Panettiere’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, and his brother Zach have responded to reports that they were not included in the actress’s memorial service.

According to TMZ, the brothers understand why they were left off the guest list for Panettiere’s celebration of life.

Panettiere died a month ago at 36. She suffered cardiac arrest following a suspected overdose in South Carolina, where she had been staying at an Airbnb with Brian, 37, and Zach, 38.

In the aftermath of the Nashville star’s death, Brian has reportedly struggled emotionally and is said to have lost 40 pounds.

Detectives told the Daily Mail last month that they had responded to a 911 call from someone described as an acquaintance of Panettiere. The caller reportedly said she was unresponsive.

TMZ previously reported that Narcan, a nasal spray used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, was discovered on a mattress inside the loft apartment where Panettiere had been staying.

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The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Panettiere’s autopsy had been completed and that no signs of trauma were found on her body.

She had arrived in Greenville with Brian one day earlier.

According to the Greenville Police Department’s incident report, Zach told police that Brian was sleeping in a separate room of the Airbnb when he arrived and found the actress unresponsive in a chair.

Zach stated that Brian administered Narcan – a medication that reverses opioid overdoses – and that they performed CPR while communicating with 911 dispatchers.

Earlier this month, Brian and Zach were involved in a bar brawl, leading to the former’s detainment and the latter’s arrest for disorderly conduct.

The brothers had been drinking at Wild Wing Cafe, an eyewitness told TMZ, when other patrons allegedly heckled them over Panettiere’s August 16 death.

Panettiere had a tumultuous on-and-off relationship with Brian beginning in 2018.

Throughout their relationship, he was arrested and charged in connection with domestic abuse multiple times.

In 2021, he pleaded no contest to two felony counts of injuring a spouse or girlfriend, resulting in jail time, probation, domestic violence classes, $500 in restitution, and a five-year protective order, per People.

Zach previously told TMZ in the wake of the actress’s death: ‘There are a lot of assumptions, speculations and accusations currently swirling.

‘The truth will come out as the authorities complete and release additional details from the investigation. And that is important because the people who loved and adored Hayden deserve the truth.’

He described Panettiere as ‘precious’ and said her friends and family should be allowed to mourn her peacefully.

‘At this time, I want to clarify my involvement in effort to keep the focus on the fact that we lost one of the most precious individuals on this earth and to allow those that cared about her to mourn without additional noise, chaos, and misinformation being created and propagated by the media as well as the public,’ he said.

In today’s unforgiving job market, Gen Z candidates are bringing their best game to interviews.

Some are bringing an iced latte, too.

A generational debate has taken over the internet: Is arriving at a job interview with an iced coffee in hand unprofessional—or perfectly acceptable?

The conversation began after TikTok corporate recruiter @caitlinrecruiter criticized Gen Z candidates for showing up to interviews with iced lattes. Drawing on 16 years of experience placing candidates with Fortune 500 companies, she urged job seekers to think twice before bringing a casual beverage into the room.

“When you show up with an iced coffee or an iced latte, it is perceived—from my opinion and a hiring standpoint—that this interview is just a stop on your list of errands for the day,” she said in a viral video. “It looks like you went to Target, went to Starbucks, and now you’re stopping by your interview before moving on to the next thing.”

She maintained that carrying the drink can create an overly casual impression and make the candidate appear less serious about the opportunity.

The post quickly divided the internet, prompting hiring managers, job seekers and other professionals to weigh in on the iced coffee interview debate.

Another creator described bringing a “wet, plastic, condensation cup” into an interview room as “diabolical.” They pointed to the water ring a cold drink can leave on a table and the awkwardness of taking loud sips while trying to make a strong first impression.

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Gen Z job seekers and their supporters, however, defended the right to stay caffeinated. Some argued they would not want to work for an employer that judged them over their choice of beverage.

“I don’t want to f–king work for you if you don’t want to hire me because I bring an iced coffee,” one Gen Z TikToker said, dismissing what they called “traditional etiquette” and corporate brainwashing.

LinkedIn News brought professional advice to the discussion. Benjamin Chipman, a Gen Zer who works in marketing, suggested that interviewees who choose to bring a drink should carry it in their left hand, leaving the right hand free for a handshake. He also advised candidates not to rattle the ice or slurp the last drops.

“Is this a generational thing?” communications manager Adam Raider asked. “I would NEVER bring an iced coffee… or a hot coffee… or tea, soda, juice, sangria… or any other beverage into a job interview. I WOULD accept water, if it was offered.”

One Gen Z TikToker argued that the dispute is not really about lattes. Instead, they said, it reflects a broader rejection of “arbitrary standards of professionalism” that do not indicate whether a candidate can actually perform the job.

Critics see it differently. To them, arriving with a fresh cold brew can suggest poor time management—as if the candidate could not finish their morning coffee before heading to the office.

Gen Z is already facing a difficult employment landscape. Job postings in the United States for young adults ages 22 to 25 have fallen 13% since 2022 across industries exposed to artificial intelligence. Resumetemplates.com also reports that 41% of hiring managers believe Gen Z candidates show a general lack of professionalism, while 30% cite distraction.

In a highly competitive job market that is already scrutinizing Gen Z workplace habits, that iced coffee could cost candidates far more than the five dollars they paid for it.

A California animal rescue operator could face up to 24 1/2 years in state prison after being charged with 35 felony and misdemeanor counts over allegations that she left about 300 animals living in severe squalor.

Christine De Anda, 57, who operated the “Rock ‘N’ Pawz” rescue, is charged with 12 felony counts of animal cruelty, two felony counts of grand theft of labor and 21 misdemeanors. The charges include failing to provide proper care and operating an unlicensed kennel, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Prosecutors have asked that De Anda’s bail be set at $914,500 before her arraignment at the Antelope Valley Courthouse.

“For someone who calls herself an animal rescuer, there’s a fundamental responsibility to protect and care for the animals entrusted to her,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “Instead, purported rescuer Christine De Anda allegedly left these animals to suffer or die from starvation, dehydration, untreated injuries and painful urine and fecal burns in filthy conditions.”

“After repeated citations and warnings, Ms. De Anda continued taking in animals she could not care for, leaving hundreds to endure prolonged suffering,” Hochman added. “These animal victims cannot speak for themselves and look to us to protect them. My office will hold their victimizer fully accountable for her inhumane actions.”

The case follows a March 20, 2026, search warrant carried out by Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control, or DACC. Investigators removed more than 300 animals, mostly dogs, along with cats, a pig, a rabbit, a goose and two goats. DACC Director Marcia Mayeda described it as the department’s “largest companion animal search warrant and rescue operation ever conducted.”

“More than 300 animals were removed from severely inhumane conditions,” Mayeda said. “Animals were living in and saturated with their own excrement, had serious untreated illnesses and injuries, were emaciated, and were forced to live in small crates without adequate room to properly lie comfortably. Our teams have worked tirelessly to stabilize them, provide the medical care they needed, and help them recover.”

Authorities said at least one cat was found dead from starvation and dehydration when the investigation began.

“Sadly, despite all efforts, we were unable to save every animal due to the extent of their illnesses and injuries,” Mayeda said. “DACC is deeply grateful for the support of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, Pasadena Humane and Kern County Animal Services for assisting us with this rescue and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for its commitment to pursuing justice for these animals.”

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office also released a YouTube video showing the rescued animals at a shelter and documenting the conditions that led to the charges.

Prosecutors allege that De Anda continued accepting more animals despite years of citations and warnings about her inability to provide adequate care. She is also accused of violating county regulations by operating a kennel without the necessary land-use approval, allowing unsanitary conditions and maintaining structures with unpermitted construction, plumbing, electrical and grading work.

Ed Sheeran said he altered the stage setup for his Philadelphia concert on Saturday because he feared audience members might throw objects at him.

During the show, the Shape Of You singer explained that he had originally planned to perform on a smaller B stage, but changed his arrangements because he was uncertain how the crowd would react.

“At this point in the show, I usually go to a B stage,” Sheeran told fans. “I’m going to be totally honest with you, I didn’t know what this audience would be like.”

“I didn’t know if I would have things thrown at me. I didn’t know if people would be angry at me, so today is not the usual Loop show.”

“I took the B stage out because I was afraid of what might happen if I stood in the middle. And I will admit that.”

Security was a clear concern for the singer, although the concert appeared to proceed without incident. Philadelphia police had previously told TMZ that “appropriate measures” would be taken to protect everyone attending the event.

The performance also marked Sheeran’s first show with a new backing band after Irish group Beoga left the Loop Tour in solidarity with Macklemore’s controversial departure.

“There are certain songs that just don’t work on the loop pedal,” Sheeran explained. “When my friends dropped off this show, I was thinking, ‘How am I going to keep the show the same? And how am I going to get musicians to stand on stage with me in a week where no one wants to stand on stage with me?’”

Introducing violinist Alicia Enstrom, he said: “I rang up a friend of mine. She’s a superb human and I toured with her all of last year on my Mathematics Tour and the year before that.”

“I said to her, ‘Would you stand on stage with me?’ And she said yes. I asked her if she knew some musician friends and she said yes, and they’ve had three days to learn these songs.”

Before the musicians joined him, Sheeran added: “I just want to say, they said yes to being onstage with me knowing that the world thought I was a certain type of person.”

“They said yes knowing that the world may hate them too for standing on stage with me, and I am so grateful for them being here tonight and standing on stage with me in front of you guys.”

Sheeran is known for performing live without a regular accompanying band, using a loop pedal to build and layer each song. He is joined by musicians for tracks including Galway Girl and Nancy Mulligan.

During another emotional moment, Sheeran held back tears as he apologised to fans over his handling of the Israel-Palestine controversy, which has threatened to derail his tour.

He said he was unsure whether upcoming concerts would go ahead amid the backlash and boycott threats following the decision to remove opener Macklemore, who has expressed support for Palestine.

Sheeran said he had “found out who his friends are” and added: “I cannot hide how I feel any more.”

The singer acknowledged making “mistakes” in his response to the dispute. He also moved away from his earlier promise to keep politics out of his concerts, describing the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable” and Hamas’s October 7 attacks as “horrific”.

In his first appearance onstage since the Loop Tour was thrown into turmoil, the father of two said he had “never wanted to be an activist musician”. However, he explained that the intense criticism had forced him to “take and make difficult decisions”.

He said: ‘I really didn’t know whether this tour would be carrying on. In these situations, you really find out who your friends are and it’s been a weird week. I just feel like it happened very quickly.’

Ed said his heart had been broken ‘by the scale of devastation and loss of lives’ and became emotional as he told a cheering crowd: ‘I’m so grateful you are here with me tonight.’

He apologised and became visibly emotional again at the end of the show for bringing politics to his concert – something he had vowed not to do.

Ed said at the end of the night: ‘The one thing that I would like to apologise for is the first bit of the show where it wasn’t about music and I had to talk. 

‘I understand that people have children here and I understand that families didn’t buy a ticket to hear that first bit of the show, but that was something I felt like I needed to say.’ 

Ed had previously said that ‘those who come to my shows do not expect a political forum’.  

The gig at the Lincoln Financial Field marked the first time the star returned to the stage since the rapper Macklemore was dropped as his opening act after taking a vocal stance in favour of a ‘Free Palestine.’

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In a solemn speech at the start of the concert, Ed said: ‘I have tried in my career not to be a political commentator of any kind because I want my music and shows to be about unity and not division, about humanity and not politics. But this is a humanitarian issue and I cannot hide how I feel about it anymore.’

‘What happened in Israel at Nova music festival on October 7 was horrific and compounded centuries of Jewish pain. 

‘What is happening in Gaza is catastrophic and unjustifiable and disproportionate,’ Sheeran said in a video captured and shared online by a concertgoer. 

‘My heart has been broken by the scale of devastation and loss of civilians’ lives, of children’s lives, and the systemic injustice we’re seeing unfold in the West Bank cannot be overlooked,’ he declared.

Ed told the audience that he plans to ‘continue my current tour’ despite each of his openers dropping out in solidarity with Macklemore. 

By the end of the show, Ed  broke down into tears, telling fans: ‘I’m so grateful. The world is a scary place right now. America is a scary place right now. This gives hope. This gives hope.’

The crowd broke out in applause as Ed  appeared deeply moved. 

‘My shows are about this,’ he said. ‘They are about people coming together that don’t know each other, that have different beliefs. They’re about unity. They’re about love. They’re about family.’

As fans cheered, Ed vowed that the controversy would not stop him from performing.

‘You’re jumping around like maniacs with each other and having fun,’ he said. ‘And I will never stop doing this. I will never stop doing this. I love doing this so much.’

It came after Macklemore said Ed had spoken to Robert Kraft, who owns Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts through his holding company, the Kraft Group.

‘Ed told me that Kraft said I would not be allowed to perform in his stadium. Ed also told me that Kraft had rallied some of the other stadium owners and collectively they gave him an ultimatum: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you will not be allowed to play in our venues,’ he wrote.

On Tuesday, Ed released his own statement on Instagram, saying it wasn’t his decision to remove Macklemore from the tour, but rather the promoter’s.

‘I would never let down the fans who had made plans, nor would I abandon the touring crew and the other support acts and musicians who rely on me for work and to make a living,’ the British singer-songwriter added.

Sheeran said in the lengthy statement that he has ‘personal views on this devastating conflict’ but made the choice ‘not to speak publicly’. 

He has faced criticism from other artists, including Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters, who bashed him on social media for not taking a stand against the decision.

Ed Sheeran’s cousin last week branded the pop star a ‘coward’ for dropping pro-Palestine Macklemore. 

Jethro Sheeran, who at 44 is nine years older than his cousin, responded to the row by saying he was ‘ashamed’ of his relative.

In a furious post on Facebook, he said: ‘Finally it’s all coming out! I’m ashamed of my cousin Ed and what he’s done.

‘Finally the world and all his fans see through him. He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music so I can’t say he’s even a good artist.’    

Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas, pulled out of his scheduled appearances in upcoming tour dates, stating that ‘artists must not be silenced when they speak up for the oppressed’.

Tour openers including Aaron Rowe and the band Lukas Graham, along with Sheeran’s long-time backing folk band Beoga, also withdrew from the endeavor.

In his address to fans on Saturday, Sheeran stated: ‘I’ve had to take and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so, so sorry.’

He said: ‘I don’t want to disappoint fans and I’ve never wanted to be an activist musician. But this has put me in the middle of an important and passionate argument about freedom of speech in the most complex political issue on the planet.’

The pop star continued: ‘Our concerts have always been a safe space for everyone, and that matters hugely to me. Honouring my commitment to my fans is also completely central to who I am and that is why I’m here tonight, on my own, and continuing my own tour.’

He went on to say: ‘I am deeply worried about the idea that venues pre-approved content performance. This happens in so many places that I’ve gone around the world, but it should never happen in the free world.’

A little-known Bill Belichick-era tactic has officially come to an end after the NFL moved to eliminate videoboard deception during games.

The league recently informed teams that it is tightening the rules governing what may appear on stadium screens during field-goal and extra-point attempts. According to a Sept. 7 memo obtained by ESPN, every team must now display the same All-22 view—either a high-sideline or high-end-zone angle—or use a static image for both the kicking team and its opponent.

Teams that fail to follow the revised policy will face discipline, the report said.

The change follows a viral social media post from former analytics coach Ryan Paganetti, who revealed a visual trick the Patriots used during Belichick’s 23-year tenure in New England to potentially unsettle opposing kickers.

Paganetti, who has also worked with the Eagles, Jaguars and Raiders, reviewed 10 years of Patriots game broadcasts before sharing his findings on X earlier this month. By Sunday, the post had generated 17.2 million views.

The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach reportedly had Gillette Stadium’s scoreboard show a reverse-angle image of the kick, complete with a second, offset set of yellow goalposts, whenever an opposing team attempted a field goal or extra point.

As a result, kickers could see four yellow uprights in front of them instead of the two physical posts positioned on the field.

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Paganetti posted several screenshots showing visiting kickers preparing to kick while the Jumbotron displayed the extra set of yellow uprights. At the time, NFL rules required videoboards to show a static image during kicks, prohibiting flashing graphics, video or moving images.

The NFL told ESPN that Belichick and the Patriots were operating within the rules as they existed at the time.

Paganetti said the tactic caused no apparent problems for New England’s own kickers across the 52 Patriots attempts he reviewed.

“When opposing kickers lined up at Gillette Stadium, the video board displayed a reverse view of the kick, placing a second, offset set of yellow uprights directly behind the real ones,” Paganetti wrote on X. “In windy conditions, even the orange streamers on the video board appeared to point in the opposite direction from those atop the physical uprights, making the illusion even more disorienting. I found dozens of examples.”

“It is the perfect encapsulation of the Patriots dynasty,” he added. “No detail was too small, and no possible edge was left unexplored.”

With the new ruling in place, NFL teams will need to find different ways to gain an advantage from their stadium videoboards.