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| Reba McEntire performs tribute to Dolly Parton at Emmy Awards | Reba McEntire took to the stage to honor late country music star Dolly Parton at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards. McEntire, 71, performed "Appalachian Memories," a song from Parton's 1983 album, Burlap & Satin. "I love you, Dolly, so much," she said at the end. Parton died Aug. 25 at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. The singer herself performed "Appalachian Memories" at the 1983 Emmys ceremony, as seen in a clip leading into McEntire's performance. "I'm very, very proud of the fact that I had the kind of parents I did and grew up in the Smoky Mountains, the Appalachian Mountains. I've written a song that touches me very deep. I'm sure that in your own way, you certainly will relate to this. |
| WWE 'Raw': Roman Reigns defends championship against Penta | World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defended his title against Penta in Mexico City on WWE Raw. Penta earned the championship opportunity after winning a luchador tournament. Penta won the tournament after defeating Rey Fenix in the final. Penta put up a valiant effort against Reigns and was able to injure the right arm of the champion after performing the Sacrifice. Penta also came close to victory after landing a Springboard Mexican Destroyer. The Tribal Chief would later counter another Mexican Destroyer into a Spear. Reigns won the match after he caught Penta with a well-timed Superman Punch in mid-air. Reigns then finished off Penta with a Spear to earn the three count and remain World Heavyweight Champion. |
| Google Doodle marks National Voter Registration Day | Google shared a new Google Doodle Tuesday to mark National Voter Registration Day. The image features the search engine's name in its regular font and colors but replaces each "o" with a button reading "Register to vote!," the first in English and the second in Spanish. National Voter Registration Day is a civic holiday encouraging voter registration and civic engagement. This year, the day falls ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. "This civic holiday serves as a reminder for Americans to register to vote and make their voices heard at the ballot box," a description of the Google Doodle reads. The 2026 midterm elections will see U.S. |
| Famous birthdays for Sept. 15: Oliver Stone, Tom Hardy | Those born on this date in history are under the sign of Virgo. |
| Matthew Rhys, Jean Smart, Allison Janney win Emmy Awards | Matthew Rhys, Allison Janney and Jean Smart were early winners at the Emmy Awards ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles Monday night. Rhys won for Best Actor in a Limited Series for The Beast in Me, while Janney earned the honor for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for The Diplomat, which stars Rhys' wife, Keri Russell. The Best Actress in a Comedy trophy was presented to Jean Smart for Hacks and the Best Actress in a Drama prize went to Rhea Seehorn for Pluribus. Mariska Hargitay is hosting the gala, which is airing on NBC and Peacock. |