Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 18, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:
• Hayden Panettiere‘s estranged mother, Lesley Vogel, broke her silence following the actress’ shocking death, criticizing her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hickerson, who was with Hayden when she was declared dead. Vogel said she takes comfort in knowing Hayden has been reunited with her late brother, Jansen Panettiere.
• Sister Wives star Janelle Brown revealed her new boyfriend Pete in an Instagram post, calling the romance “pretty wonderful” after previously saying she had no interest in dating post-divorce from Kody Brown. Former sister wife Christine Brown gave her stamp of approval in the comments, noting Pete is a construction worker like her own husband, David.
• Remember the Titans actor Ethan Suplee recalled smoking heroin at the film’s 2000 premiere in a Substack tribute to his late costar Hayden Panettiere. Suplee wrote that finding the courage to accept help was “the miracle” of his life.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
