Hayden Panettiere dies at 36, with investigators reportedly linking her death to a pill believed to be oxycodone laced with fentanyl. The suspected substance is described as a single pill taken on the day she died, underscoring the continuing danger posed by counterfeit opioids circulating as prescription drugs.

Macklemore says his Palestine stance leads to his removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour after pressure from NFL owner Robert Kraft. He says Kraft contacted Sheeran’s team or stadium operators and made clear Macklemore would not be permitted to perform at Gillette Stadium, with the dispute then affecting other dates.

Prince Harry and Meghan move Archie and Lilibet to a different school after just two days because of security concerns around the school run. A spokesperson says the couple decides the transport arrangements to and from the school do not provide adequate protection for the children.

A planned 2027 London revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s “Sunday in the Park with George” is canceled after Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey leave the production. Producers say the Barbican run will no longer go ahead as scheduled, with the show’s collapse following the withdrawal of its headline cast.

Netflix and Sega unveil a new partnership to adapt Sega properties for screen, led by a feature film based on “Crazy Taxi.” The slate also includes a children’s series tied to “Sonic” and a film based on “Stranger Than Heaven,” extending the industry’s continued push to mine video-game brands for new franchises.

Valve launches its Steam Frame virtual-reality headset with orders opening at a starting price of $1,059 and “Half-Life: Alyx” included. The device is presented as a wireless, locally capable headset, signaling Valve’s latest effort to deepen its position in premium VR hardware and software.

British sprinter Amy Hunt joins other sportswomen in criticizing a betting advertisement featuring Sydney Sweeney and the line, “this is what women in sport look like.” Critics argue the campaign sexualizes women’s sport and shifts attention away from athletes and competition toward glamour imagery.

Oprah Winfrey is set to bring a new immersive live production, “Oprah Winfrey’s AHA,” to the Las Vegas Sphere in April 2027. The event is planned for one weekend of multiple performances, with Winfrey appearing live on stage alongside other performers and creative collaborators.