Get a rundown of Us‘ top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on August 14, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:
• Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to two federal counts of interstate stalking resulting in death, confessing in a Manhattan federal courtroom that he traveled to New York with the intent to shoot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson using a 3D-printed gun on December 4, 2024. He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 18 and still faces separate state charges including second-degree murder.
• Jodi Duckworth shared an emotional tribute to her son, The Challenge star Tyler Duckworth, calling him “My Ty-Guy” and celebrating his passion for teaching world history after his sudden death. Grand Forks Police confirmed a welfare check on August 11, found Tyler unresponsive, with a cause of death still pending.
• Shanna Moakler broke her silence on a now-deleted social media post questioning why Kourtney Kardashian‘s children were not at Travis Barker‘s documentary premiere, stating there is “no major story here.” Moakler added she plans to share her story in her own words through a forthcoming book.
Edited by Samantha Benitz. Story produced with AI assistance
