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Luigi Mangione Fangirl's Shocking Comments on CEO's Widow Stir Outrage

Luigi Mangione Fangirl's Shocking Comments on CEO's Widow Stir Outrage

One of the Luigi Mangione fangirl “journalists” lashed out at Brian Thompson’s widow in a sickening social media screed after the object of her obsession pleaded guilty to murder.Lena Weissbrot, one of the three deranged fangirls called the “Mangionistas,” who were given press credentials by the Mamdani administration, reposted horrifying comments about Paulette Thompson — justifying the killing of her husband and suggesting she was complicit in murder.“Oh the comment section does not disappoint on this reel!! A plurality of people feel exactly like I do,” Weissbrot wrote on an Instagram story followed by reposting a series of lowlights from keyboard Communists in the comment section.Lena Weissbrot (right) with her two Mangionista comrades who were outrageously given press credentials by the Mamdani administration for operating their barely-read blog. Lone Pine Press for NY PostPaulette Thompson, wife of Brian Thompson, and family members of Thompson depart federal court after Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on August 14, 2026, in New York. AFP via Getty Images“[I] know, id cry too if my husband was responsible for millions of people dying due to denied claims for life saving treatment,” read one reposted comment.“Maybe the wife of the CEO could give away some of their riches to people who can’t pay their medical bills,” another comment read.“You talking about the woman that was living a privileged life on the backs of the sick and dying?” another comment read.“Luigi is a hero. Brian Thompson denied CANCER patients treatment. Private health insurance CEOs kill is every day,” another comment read.Lena Weissbrot launched into a bitter tirade on Instagram stories targeting Brian Thompson’s widow. fellatiag/Instagram“Federal pardon from the next good president, or free him during the revolution,” one internet radical wrote.Here’s the latest on accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione’s murder trial Read Luigi Mangione’s full speech to the court as he pled guilty to killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Mangione’s twisted fans unapologetically still support him after guilty plea: ‘Revolutionary act of protest’ Widow of slain United HealthCare boss Brian Thompson makes first public appearance in Manhattan Luigi Mangione reveals the twisted way he tricked victim’s company into helping plot sick murder scheme Weissbrot, 32, has been a mainstay outside the courthouse in downtown Manhattan during the Mangione trial, but was absent from the proceedings on Friday when he pleaded guilty to killing Brian Thompson in cold blood.Paulette Thompson leaving Manhattan Criminal Court in tears on Friday after Luigi Mangione admitted in court to the killing of her husband Brian. REUTERSIn a bizarre on-camera interview where the Mangionistas were defending their right to have press credentials for operating a barely-read blog, one of Weissbrot’s colleagues unleashed a hateful tirade against the victim of Mangione’s crime.“F—k Brian Thompson,” said Ashley Rojas while brandishing a press badge. “That’s all I want to say. F—k Brian Thompson. F—k his mom.”Weissbrot’s own mother, Reina Natero, works in health insurance, overseeing prescription drug coverage rules at CVS Health.Luigi Mangione stands between defense lawyers Karen Friedman Agnifilo and Marc Agnifilo as he is sworn in for a hearing in his federal murder trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on August 14, 2026, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERSThe 57-year-old trained pharmacist has worked for big pharma for more than two decades, according to her LinkedIn.Mangione, 28, admitted in federal court to using a 3D-printed handgun to shoot and kill Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, on Dec. 4, 2024.The Manhattan US Attorney’s Office said it will urge the judge to send Mangione to prison for the rest of his life when he is sentenced on Dec. 18.Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court on August 11, 2026, in New York City. Getty Images“Mangione attempted to send a public message through violence,” said Jamie McDonald, the head of the Southern District of New York, in a press conference on the courthouse steps after Mangione’s guilty plea. “But the message that emerges today is very different: violence is not a legitimate instrument to promote any political or social message. Those who resort to violence in an effort to advance their beliefs will be prosecuted, convicted, and put in jail.”Mangione’s plea came just weeks before jury selection in his state case —  where he’s still charged with second-degree murder and illegal weapons possession — was set to kick off on Sept. 8. The fate of that case remains unclear, as Mangione’s lawyers filed a motion in state court, saying that his plea had triggered “double jeopardy,” in which a person cannot be convicted twice for the same crime.Weissbrot did not respond to The Post’s request for comment.

Aug 15, 2026
Jessica Castro's Emotional Reaction to Ex Ryan de Nino's Sudden Death

Jessica Castro's Emotional Reaction to Ex Ryan de Nino's Sudden Death

Married at First Sight alum Jessica Castro has broken her silence after her ex-husband, Ryan de Nino, died at the age of 40. “I have not had contact with Ryan in years so I have/had no idea what his life entailed. However, I do send my sincerest condolences to his family during this very difficult time,” Jessica, 42, told Page Six on Friday, August 14. “I can not imagine what they are going through. May he rest peacefully.” News broke earlier on Friday that Ryan had suddenly died. A cause of death was not immediately revealed. “Ryan was so damn funny and witty. He was fiercely loyal to those he loved,” Ryan’s sister, Melissa de Nino, wrote via Facebook on Tuesday, August 11, announcing her sibling’s death. “He had a huge heart, always.” She continued, “I can’t explain what it’s like to lose a sibling. Someone who’s  been there from the beginning and shares the same memories. No matter what we were going through, I loved him immensely. Life as I know it will never be the same.” Melissa received a flurry of support in the comments section. “Oh my gosh, my heart breaks hearing this. I am so incredibly sorry, he was so funny and witty and the world was lucky to have him,” one individual replied, with another adding, “Melissa everything you said about your brother is true. Incredible potential with a great heart. I miss him so much. I smile when I think of him.” Ryan and Jessica were matched and married on season 2 of Lifetime’s Married at First Sight, deciding to stay together at the end of the reality TV experiment. “I come from a family of long successful marriages,” Jessica said on the show. “The word ‘divorce’ just doesn’t fall into my lifestyle.” However, Jessica and Ryan went their separate ways weeks after cameras stopped rolling. Jessica subsequently filed a restraining order against Ryan, claiming that he allegedly threatened his wife and her family. Jessica also alleged that Ryan was unfaithful. The two came face to face at the season 2 reunion in 2015, which ended with Jessica tossing Ryan a $100 bill because “he needed the money more than” she did. He pocketed the cash and stormed off set without addressing the accusations. “She’s f**king dead. When I get back to Brooklyn, she’s f**king dead, this girl,” Ryan said on a hot mic at the time. After Ryan’s apparent threat, MAFS producers provided Jessica with a security team. Kinetic Company, which produces MAFS, issued a statement at the time. “The experts on our show have the best of intentions and highest hopes for success for each couple. After undergoing extensive background and psychological checks by third parties, couples agree to be legally married on our show,” a statement shared with Us in 2025 read. “We document their journey for six weeks after their wedding, but we can’t control how they behave, or govern their actions after production.”

Aug 15, 2026
X-Men's Star-Studded Cast Reveal: Adam Driver and Inde Navarrette Steal the Show

X-Men's Star-Studded Cast Reveal: Adam Driver and Inde Navarrette Steal the Show

The “X-Men” are finally coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige unveiled the cast alongside Sadie Sink, who will reprise her role as Jean Grey, and director Jake Schreier, during Disney’s D23 Showcase event in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday.Inde Navarrette, who starred in the horror hit “Obsession,” will take on the role of Rogue and “Star Wars” actor Adam Driver will play Nathaniel Millbury, an alias for the mutant villain Mister Sinister.Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Samara Weaving, Christopher Abbott, Kit Connor, Jake Schreier, Sadie Sink, and Kevin Feige onstage at D23. Getty Images for DisneyThe rest of the newly announced cast includes Broadway’s “& Juliet” star Maya Boyd as Storm, “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor as Cyclops, Jean’s love interest, while “Wolfman” star Christopher Abbott is set as Professor X and “Ready or Not” star Samara Weaving is Emma Frost.Sink made her debut as Jean Grey in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” in July. “They just met backstage for the very first time,” Feige said, adding that the cast announced Friday is not the complete lineup.Driver didn’t attend the event, but he appeared via video from an empty Pinewood Studios outside London rather than joining the cast onstage.“When Kevin [Feige] told me to show up for X-Men, I assumed he meant on set,” Driver said. “So instead of being there in California, I’m here at Pinewood on this very lonely soundstage.Adam Driver appeared via video from an empty Pinewood Studios outside London.“Kevin and I have been talking for years about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I think we’ve finally found the perfect film at the perfect time, with characters I feel very deeply about.”“So I’m very excited to be playing Mag … Nope. Even better. Nathaniel Milbury. So I’ll be right here, waiting for everybody to show up,” Driver added.Navarrette, a longtime Marvel fan, met with Schreier last month about joining “X-Men” and teased a different role before ultimately being cast as Rogue.“I thought what Jake brought to ‘Thunderbolts’ was what I used to love about Marvel,” Navarrette told Variety’s “Up Next” podcast in July.“It was character-driven, and the whole time I just couldn’t stop yapping about how much I appreciated what he did with Marvel.”Inde Navarrette, who starred in the horror hit “Obsession,” will take on the role of Rogue. Getty Images for Disney“I mean, Mystique has always been super cool,” she said when asked which character she would want to play.Mystique — played by Rebecca Romijn in the original “X-Men” movies — has not been announced as part of the new cast.The X-Men were introduced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the 1963 Marvel Comics series “The X-Men,” with Professor X leading Cyclops, Jean Grey, Beast, Angel and Iceman against Magneto.The franchise made its big-screen debut with 2000’s “X-Men,” starring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, Halle Berry as Storm, James Marsden as Cyclops and Famke Janssen as Jean Grey.Disney secured the movie rights to the X-Men in its $71.3 billion acquisition of most of 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets in 2019.Marvel has since brought several mutants into the MCU, including Stewart’s Professor X in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and Jackman’s Wolverine in “Deadpool & Wolverine.”The new “X-Men” is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for DisneySeveral stars from the original X-Men films are also set to appear in “Avengers: Doomsday,” including Stewart, McKellen, Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming and Kelsey Grammer.Channing Tatum, who played Gambit in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” is also part of the cast.The new “X-Men” is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 15, 2026
Orlando Brown's Emotional Journey to Regain Custody of His Daughter

Orlando Brown's Emotional Journey to Regain Custody of His Daughter

Orlando Brown revealed his life is completely different from how it used to be. “I didn't have my daughter five years ago. She was in foster care,” Brown, 38, told Revolt on Wednesday, August 12. “I put that work in and got my baby out of that bull**** ass situation.” The That’s So Raven alum explained, “I'm different now because I have my baby with me now everywhere I go. Traveling is even harder trying to train a little girl. It's fun at the same time.” Brown noted that his daughter, whom he didn’t identify by name, does things that he doesn’t “recognize” after being apart for so long. “For five years she was with a whole different family, three different families,” he said. “So she's picked up traits that I don't understand.” Brown said he wants to be mindful of how her experiences have shaped her while building their own bond. “It's for me to make sure that I understand her at the end of the day,” he shared. “Because she's just her dad at the end of the day. She looks just like me.” Us has reached out to Brown’s rep for comment. The Major Payne actor didn’t reveal which of his children was in foster care. However, he shares son Frankie, 6, and daughter Annie, 2, with ex-wife Danielle Anglin. Anglin announced daughter Aaliyah’s birth in June 2025, revealing she has the same last name as the actor. (Anglin is also the mother of sons Jeremiah and Ezra.) Brown is also reportedly the father of son Maisen, whom he shares with Ashley Ashe, son Hunter with Omena Alexandria and daughter Journee with Brianna Henson. Brown’s openness about regaining custody of his child comes after several years of ups and downs with the law. In January 2016, the former Disney Channel star was arrested in California and charged with domestic battery, obstruction of justice and two felony counts of drug possession. Alexandria, who was dating Brown at the time of the arrest, claimed during an April 2025 episode of Investigation Discovery’s Hollywood Demons series that she “didn’t realize there was a drug use problem until his violence kind of gradually escalated.” After Brown’s 2016 arrest, he was charged with possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, bringing methamphetamine into police headquarters, battery, and resisting or delaying arrest, according to CNN. The former child star pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor possession charge and no contest to the other charges. He was given three years of probation with a 62-day credit for jail time already served. Two years later, Brown raised eyebrows when he falsely claimed during a 2018 interview with Dr. Phil McGraw that the late Michael Jackson. "My full name is Orlando Brown Prince Michael Jackson Jr.,” Brown alleged at the time. “My father was Michael Jackson, the great Michael Jackson." While Brown appeared to get his life back on track after marrying Anglin — the exact date of their wedding has not been publicly shared — the former couple's relationship has since ended. Anglin confirmed via Instagram in May that she is “no longer married to Orlando.” “My divorce was granted today, and while this journey has not been easy, I can honestly say I feel peace,” she wrote in the caption. “This isn’t about hate, revenge, or tearing anyone down. This is about healing, freedom, growth, and choosing a healthier future for myself and my children.” If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

Aug 15, 2026
Belgian Builders Uncover $10M Gold Stash in Brewery Cellar Shocker

Belgian Builders Uncover $10M Gold Stash in Brewery Cellar Shocker

They turned crap into gold.A routine renovation job in Belgium took an unexpected turn on Tuesday after builders happened upon a gold hoard worth over $10 million while installing a sewer system.“Our first reaction was actually disbelief,” an 18-year-old student worker named Kobe told local media outlet VRT while recalling the unexpected haul. “Of course, we hadn’t expected to find gold.”The stash was worth over $10 million. Lokale Politie Dendermonde/Facebook“After 33 years in construction, it is the first time I have experienced something like this,” said site manager Mario while recalling the haul (pictured). Lokale Politie Dendermonde/FacebookHis crew had been tasked with overhauling a building in the Flemish community of Sint-Gillis-Dendermonde, around a 40-minute drive from Brussels.The workers were reportedly removing the foundation so they could lay a sewer pipe when they “suddenly saw something lying there,” Kobe recounted.Initially believing it was a cache of 1-Euro coins, the crew quickly realized that was not the case after spotting a gold nugget.“I went to look and took the gold in my hands,” recalled site manager Mario. “We kept digging up new coins and bars as well. Only then did it really sink in what we had found. That was a crazy feeling.”He added, “After 33 years in construction, it is the first time I have experienced something like this.”The team initially thought the coins were Euros. Lokale Politie Dendermonde/FacebookAll told, the stash of ingots and bullion amounted to around 9 million Euros or around $10.4 million USD.Unfortunately for them, this was not a case of finders keepers — the crew was forced to hand over the precious metals to the police, who explained to them that pocketing it was verboten.“There are so many coins and bars — it would be almost impossible,” said Mario. “Besides, that would be theft.”The stash was worth over $10 million. Lokale Politie Dendermonde/FacebookThe loot is currently in the hands of CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, an organization that provides welfare support to the residents of Dendermonde, the BBC reported.They hope to use the riches to support their charity work.Nonetheless, this hasn’t stopped dozens of people from flocking to the site in search of loot, VRT reported.Dendermonde police even warned “gold diggers” to stay away as there is “nothing left to see and it is also dangerous, because the building is being completely demolished.”It’s yet unclear to whom the hoard belongs, although historian and former mayor of Dendermonde Piet Buyse speculated that it’s the property of local brewer family Van Assche, the Brussels Times reported.Under Belgian law, the rightful owner has five years to lay claim to the fortune. If they don’t, the forgotten gold can be divided between the finder and property owner provided it’s not associated with a crime.Kobe, for one, is holding out hope that his role in the discovery will be rewarded. “Of course, we do hope we’ll get a ‘finder’s fee,'” he said. “That would be nice.”

Aug 15, 2026
Steven McBee Jr. Stands By Sophie Cunningham Amid Trans Athlete Debate

Steven McBee Jr. Stands By Sophie Cunningham Amid Trans Athlete Debate

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star Steven McBee Jr. has weighed in on fellow Bravolebrity West Wilson’s drama with Sophie Cunningham over transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. “As a man, the transgender sports things doesn't necessarily affect me because if a woman wanted to come over and and play in men's sports, ‘Hey, good luck,’” McBee, 33, said on the Thursday, August 13, episode of the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast. “I don't think any man should be really speaking from their perspective on things.” He continued, “I think the women's side of that are the only ones that should have an actual opinion on things or vocalize that. And for Sophie to say what she did, you know, all the respect to her for coming out and standing firm in her beliefs.” Wilson, 31, and Cunningham, 29, have been friends since high school and now cohost the “Show Me Something” podcast. The WNBA star, who is also an acquaintance of fellow Missouri native McBee, made waves earlier this summer when she commented on whether transgender athletes should be allowed to play in the leagues. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,’” she told ESPN in a July interview. “I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think, with that, love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.” Doubling down on her comments at an Indiana Fever practice the next day, Cunningham stated that it is “really important to protect children.” Wilson, for his part, condemned Cunningham’s comments in a social media video that same week. “Transgender athletes in American sports is such a borderline non-existent issue. Right-wingers have convinced a massive portion of people in our country that these people are, like, a threat to sports in America, when mathematically it’s not the case at all,” the former Summer House star said. “By continuing to platform this — politicians, athletes, journalists, news outlets — you’re only isolating transgender people even more by making them seem like this giant group of people is a threat to society, a threat to sports, when that’s just not proportionately the truth in any capacity.” As for McBee, he made it clear on Thursday that he stands with Cunningham. “Obviously, West, there was no secret even before that which way he leaned politically and what he likes to promote. So, it's an interesting dynamic,” McBee stated of the podcast cohosts. “If they're able to put their differences aside and continue the podcast, more power to them. But yeah, I feel bad for Sophie getting it like she is. I've told her that over and over. I'm like, ‘Hey, respect to you for for sticking firm to your beliefs and not wavering from them.’”

Aug 15, 2026
Paris Jackson Claps Back at Critic Over Her Tattoos' 'Dirty' Look

Paris Jackson Claps Back at Critic Over Her Tattoos' 'Dirty' Look

Nothing but ink gets under her skin.Paris Jackson shut down an online critic who made a snide remark about her tattoos in the comment section of an Instagram post by E! News.In the image, Michael Jackson’s 28-year-old daughter’s collection of colorful chakras down her chest could be seen poking out from a white shirt.Paris Jackson fired back at an online critic who called her tattoos “dirty” on Instagram. Getty ImagesJackson has more than 80 tattoos, many honoring her late father, Michael Jackson. Getty Images“She is gorgeous, but those tattoos just make her look dirty and takes away from her look,” the commenter wrote.Jackson answered with a line of mock panic and a winking aside: “oh no what ever will i do 😰 (i’m dirty even without the tattoos)”Other fans came to her defense in response, with one writing “your tattoos are cool as hell and you’re gorg as you are ✨” and another telling the hater: “What a shallow thing to say. Grow up.”The singer and model has amassed more than 80 designs over the years, many of which pay tribute to her late father. Michael died in 2009 at age 50, and Paris has since inked his “Dangerous” album cover on her forearm, “Queen of my Heart” in his handwriting on her wrist and the word “Applehead” — his pet name for loved ones — on her foot.Her “Dangerous” album cover forearm tattoo is one of several dedicated to the King of Pop. Getty Images“I appreciate art . . . especially when that art means something to me,” she wrote about her tattoos in 2016. Getty Images“Applehead” — Michael’s pet name for loved ones — is inked on Jackson’s foot. parisjackson/InstagramEven at 18, she knew the ink would be divisive: “Some people like them, some people absolutely hate them,” she posted on Instagram in 2016. “I appreciate art . . . especially when that art means something to me.”The tattoos carry deeper significance, too. Jackson alluded to her history of addiction and self harm, calling the designs marks of healing: “I can look at my inner forearms and see art that has meaning . . . I don’t see a dark past anymore. My scars and past of self-hatred have been covered by loving marks, creativity, ingenuity . . . and depth.”Jackson has been sober from alcohol and heroin for more than six years.Other tattoos include matching roses with pal Cara Delevingne and a line in Elvish on her neck from author J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings,” which translates to “a light from the shadows [shall spring].”Jackson has been sober from alcohol and heroin for more than six years, and has called the ink “loving marks” covering “scars and past of self-hatred.” Paris Jackson/InstagramHer second album, “Happiest Day of My Life,” drops Aug. 21. WireImageIn 2016, she had the phrase “Queen of My Heart” in her late dad’s handwriting tattooed on her wrist. parisjackson/InstagramJackson usually keeps the ink on full display, including during modeling gigs, though she covered them up — with the help of heavy-duty makeup — on the 2024 Grammys red carpet.The Instagram post detailed Jackson’s first meeting with her mother, Debbie Rowe, at age 15 — a moment she recounted on the latest “Call Her Daddy.”On the same episode, she opened up about her super-secretive childhood with Michael, whom she called her “best friend.”Jackson is a singer-songwriter whose second album, “Happiest Day of My Life,” drops on Aug. 21. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Aug 15, 2026
The Misinformation Campaign That Overwhelmed Professor Jason Arday

The Misinformation Campaign That Overwhelmed Professor Jason Arday

The family of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, blamed his unexpected death Friday on a “campaign of misinformation” that “was too much for Jason.”Arday, 41, was found dead in his south London home just over a week after quitting his job over the allegations — as Cambridge announced it had launched an investigation. The family of ex-Cambridge University professor Jason Arday, accused of plagiarism, blamed his unexpected death Friday on a “campaign of misinformation” that “was too much for Jason.” Jason Arday“Jason was subjected to a campaign of sustained abuse for more than three years since he accepted the role of professor at Cambridge University by those who would leave no stone unturned in their quest to undermine him,” Arday’s family said in a statement Friday, according to the UK Guardian.“The campaign of misinformation was too much for Jason, who was a gentle man and who always wanted to see the best in everyone,” they said. “We are in shock to have lost this amazing father, partner, brother, uncle and son.They added, “We won’t comment further at this point beyond asking the press to leave us alone now, and to stop the campaign of harassment which has been waged against Jason and his family for too long.” Arday, 41, was found dead in his south London home just over a week after quitting his job over the allegations — as Cambridge announced it had launched an investigation. University of CambridgeArday — the youngest ever black professor at the lauded university— was found “unresponsive” at his south London home and later pronounced dead at the scene, according to the outlet.He resigned from his job on Aug. 5 as the school launched an investigation into accusations that he plagiarized parts of his Ph.D dissertation and lied about positions he held at other schools.Arday had faced allegations that he lifted more than 100 passages in his dissertation from another academic and that he lied about job positions at passed schools.

Aug 14, 2026
Francesca Farago's Bold Response to Body-Shamers Sparks Conversation

Francesca Farago's Bold Response to Body-Shamers Sparks Conversation

Francesca Farago isn't letting haters dull her shine. The Too Hot to Handle alum, 32, took to TikTok on Thursday, August 13, to clap back at critics who were writing negative comments about her figure. “The baddest b****es don't comment on other women’s bodies,” she captioned a clip of herself running around her yard with her twins, Locket and Poetry, 15 months, whom she shares with her fiancé, Jesse Sullivan. “Esp those that are postpartum,” Farago doubled down. She also shut down a comment accusing her of having an eating disorder. https://www.tiktok.com/@francescafarago/video/7673243284696861973?lang=en “Ppl don't get a free pass to have EDs and blatantly show them on platforms where younger people and teens/kids are watching because they're postpartum,” the comment read. Farago replied, “This is such a dangerous take.” She continued, “Me simply existing in my body & posting my normal life is not promoting an ED. I’m not sharing weight-loss tips. I’m literally just existing. Women do not owe the internet a certain body size in order to be allowed to exist publicly.” This isn't the first time Farago has asked social media users to stop commenting on her physique. In July, she wore a tie-dye sweatshirt and gray sweatpants while dancing in her house. “How I need to dress on social media from now on so people stop commenting on my body,” she captioned the post. “Let’s give it a rest shall we♥️.” Farago also addressed comments claiming that she looks tired, keeping it real in her response by writing, “Also to the ppl saying I look tired… ya I am tired lol? I’m a mom. I haven’t slept properly in two years and my daughter has been sick for a month & been in the hospital 4 times recently so yeah we’re exhausted. :).” Farago welcomed her twins in November 2024. She is also the stepmom of Arlo, 18, whom Sullivan, 36, shares with Isaiah Silva.

Aug 14, 2026
Kelly Osbourne Claps Back at Dee Snider Over Ozzy's Legacy Criticism

Kelly Osbourne Claps Back at Dee Snider Over Ozzy's Legacy Criticism

Kelly Osbourne has fired back at Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider for seemingly criticizing her late father, Ozzy Osbourne. “[Dee Snider’s] last hit, not to age myself, was the year I was born, over 40 years ago,” Kelly, 41, quipped via her Instagram Story on Friday, August 14. The drama started earlier this week when Snider, 71, was answering fan questions and seemingly slighted Ozzy’s songwriting prowess. The Twisted Sister star tweeted that Ozzy “always had bass players write his lyrics,” referencing his songwriting collaborations with Geezer Butler in Black Sabbath and Bob Daisley in his solo career. “I know too much about the truth behind the scenes. Let's just say that [Ozzy’s wife] Sharon [Osbourne] doesn't like to share [credit],” Snider tweeted. Kelly initially clapped back at Snider via her Instagram Story without specifically referencing him on Friday. “My father’s legacy as a musician, songwriter, singer and bandleader speaks for itself,” she insisted. “His friends, those who worked with him, those who love him and millions of fans around the world that still continue to buy his records know exactly what he meant, what he contributed and what he leaves behind. His legacy will live on eternally.” Kelly later directly called out Snider’s “spectacularly classless” comments, accusing the musician of trying to “diminish” Ozzy’s legacy “when [Ozzy] is no longer here to challenge his allegations.” “If Snider wants to invite comparisons between their careers, that comparison is devastating enough on its own,” she claimed. “Snider had a brief period of mainstream success more than 40 years ago. My father’s career spanned nearly six decades — from helping to define heavy metal with Black Sabbath to building an extraordinary solo career. His music will continue influencing generations long after all of us are gone.” The former Osbournes star questioned whether Snider’s "belittling" of Ozzy was “simply a way of getting people talking about him again.” “Because musically, the music industry moved on from Snider’s commercial peak decades ago, while my father’s name, catalogue and influence still remain globally relevant,” Kelly argued. “My father doesn’t need Dee Snider’s approval to establish his place in music history.” She concluded her Instagram Story with one final jab, writing, “I would like to thank Dee Snider for allowing the world to see how truly desperate he is.” Snider seemingly tried to deescalate tension with the Osbourne family on Friday, tweeting that he has “nothing but love for Ozzy.” “He was always lovely to me. @BlackSabbath changed my life! As a songwriter I can be a little touchy about credit and royalties,” he explained. The feud comes weeks after the Osbourne family marked the one-year anniversary of Ozzy’s death at age 76. (His death certificate later confirmed that Ozzy died from cardiac arrest, acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease.) “It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” Ozzy’s family confirmed to Us in July 2025. “He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time.” Ozzy died just 17 days after his final live performance with Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning concert, which took place earlier in July 2025. The all-star tribute to Ozzy’s career also featured appearances from rock icons such as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses and Slayer, among many others.

Aug 14, 2026
Trump Faces Backlash Over Dismissal of USS Abraham Lincoln Concerns

Trump Faces Backlash Over Dismissal of USS Abraham Lincoln Concerns

WASHINGTON — President Trump denied family members of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were concerned about their loved ones Friday, adding that the aircraft carrier would soon be relieved following a nine-month deployment.“That ship is moving right now, or very shortly, and it’s being replaced with another very similar ship,” Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews before departing for an event on Long Island.Multiple reports have emerged in recent days that poor living conditions and a lack of downtime has taken a severe mental toll on the roughly 5,000 service members on board the carrier, which has been stationed in the Arabian Sea since January, before the start of combat operations against Iran. President Trump dismissed family worries over the USS Abraham Lincoln’s grueling 8-month deployment, claiming it has “not nearly” been long enough. Getty ImagesAccording to the Navy Times and Wall Street Journal, at least three sailors have either tried to jump overboard or managed to do so, forcing their colleagues to rescue them or physically restrain them from going over the side.More than 200 family members met with acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao in San Diego last week to raise their issues — but Trump told reporters “no, they’re not” when a reporter noted that the relatives “are concerned about conditions” on the ship.The president also brushed off a question about whether the ship, originally deployed in the South China Sea in November, had been away from shore too long.“No, not nearly long enough,” Trump responded.The typical deployment for a ship is six months, three months shorter than the USS Lincoln’s record.The Navy is sending the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to relieve the Lincoln, but it is believed to still be several days from reaching the vessel.The Lincoln fended off attacks from Iran and helped enforce the US blockade of Iranian ports as part of Operation Epic Fury.Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.), whose district covers part of San Diego County, has raised numerous concerns about the Lincoln and its crew. There are multiple reports that poor living conditions and a lack of downtime has taken a severe mental toll on the roughly 5,000 sailors after more than eight and a half months at sea. U.S. Central Command Public Affairs“Respectfully, Mr. President, I’d like to see you survive a week on that ship,” he wrote on X in response to Trump’s comments.Levin also reported in an X post Aug. 7 that the Lincoln had “[m]oldy showers, broken toilets, no hot water for weeks, meals that came down to half a cup of rice and two tortillas,” as well as a “ship’s store out of soap, deodorant, and toothpaste” and “sailors so worn down that, according to one family member, the ship’s own doctor warned they need to reach port soon or people are going to start losing their minds.”More Democratic lawmakers have asked the Pentagon for answers about the long deployment and the crew’s health.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth responded that the crew was being cared for and the situation about the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier has been “completely misrepresented.” “We make sure that every ship, every crew, every captain has everything we can provide them at every single moment,” he said Thursday. “Some deployments are longer than others, and I have more respect and gratitude for those sailors than anybody.”

Aug 14, 2026
Minnesota Tragedy: Shocking Texts Foretell Nightmare Before Fatal Stabbing

Minnesota Tragedy: Shocking Texts Foretell Nightmare Before Fatal Stabbing

New texts reveal a broken marriage between a Minnesota couple, just minutes before the husband killed his wife and young daughter and then took his own life in a shocking murder-suicide Wednesday.Nathan Brown, 41, stabbed his wife, Kristen Brown, 41, and his daughter, Evie, 7, to death with a screwdriver as a parent — who witnessed the heinous act — was dropping off their child at the family’s in-home daycare in Hopkins, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune. Kristen Brown texted a friend around 8:45 a.m. on Wednesday that things “were crazy” with her marriage and that she planned to shut down her Brown Bear Childcare business on Aug. 27, according to the Daily Mail.  Pictured is Brown Bear Childcare in Hopkins, Minnesota. (Google Maps) Google MapsThe daycare had been operating out of the Browns’ home, which Nathan owned — and Kristen was planning to leave her husband imminently.But just 20 minutes after texting her friend of her husband’s erratic behavior, a parent arrived at the daycare and shockingly caught sight of the nightmarish stabbing spree, Hopkins Police Chief Brent Johnson said. The identities of Nathan Brown and his victims were confirmed by Kristen’s sister, Kelly Jo Simons, to the Star Tribune.The witness heard children screaming and walked in the entrance to find Nathan Brown stabbing his wife and daughter. The parent quickly grabbed his own children and two others before calling 911.By the time police arrived, Nathan Brown had killed himself — he was found on the upper floor of the house from a gunshot wound to the head.Six other children present in the daycare were removed and reunited with their families, the outlet reported.Three hours after the gruesome attack, a relative alerted police that Alice Brown, 78, had been stabbed to death in her Burnsville home by Nathan Brown, according to the Star Tribune. Law enforcement respond to the call at a home daycare, Wednesday. (AP Photo/Carly Danek) AP Photo/Carly DanekIt was believed that Nathan was living with his mother at the time of the murders.Johnson said he hopes to find evidence that points to a specific motive for the murder spree “but right now we don’t have that.”“This is an extremely tragic event for Hopkins and for any community,” he said at a press conference.“The victims are all valued members of the Hopkins community. Any event involving the loss of life is a difficult process, but when children are involved, it’s especially devastating.”Kristen Brown reportedly loved working with children and knew she wanted to work in childcare after having a daughter of her own, according to the Daily Mail. “I plan to take all the skills that I have learned in my journey and use them help my daughter and those children (who will hopefully become life-long friends) blossom into happy, intelligent, caring individuals,” she wrote on Facebook in 2019.

Aug 14, 2026