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Dende is back, and the music is as infectious as ever. The rising R&B crooner is making a return to releasing music after a momentary hiatus. However, the time away that was incited due to a combination of personal matters and transitioning from a label to now being an independent artist—Dende is entering this new era empowered and ready to deliver his best work yet.

(THEO WARGO/GETTY IMAGES) Four-time GRAMMY Award winner Lionel Richie is reportedly “stable” after he was hospitalized following his show in St. Louis, Missouri, on Saturday, August 30. The legendary singer’s health has concerned his friends and fans in recent months. In June, Richie performed at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, Minnesota, with Earth, Wind & Fire.

Tony Romo attends the 2018 CBS Upfront at The Plaza Hotel. (Matthew Eisman/Getty) On Tuesday, September 1, 2026, former Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Tony Romo reportedly pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated. The former NFL star must pay a fine, complete an alcohol assessment program, and is prohibited from driving for six months. When his license is reissued, Romo must install an ignition interlock device (IID) on his car, which will remain in effect for at least one year.

(The Pivot) A few of your favorite podcasts are heading to Netflix. The Lead: The Pivot, hosted by Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder, will begin streaming new episodes on Netflix on September 8, 2026. What Else? Netflix continues to bolster its audio/visual offerings by adding The Pivot to its streaming platform, along with new podcasts from Harlan Coben and Katt Williams set to debut later this year.

On Monday, August 31, 2026, Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation donated $200,000 to residents of Gary, Indiana. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) On Monday, August 31, 2026, Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation donated $200,000 to residents of Gary, Indiana, who were left without power and basic resources for two weeks after severe storms and historic winds ripped through the area.

(Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) It looks like the Los Angeles Rams will welcome a familiar face back into the locker room this season. TL;DR Breaking News: Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald signs a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Rams. Next: San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Rams (09/10 at 8:35 p.m.) On Sunday, August 30, 2026, the Los Angeles Rams shared a screenshot of a letter sent to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

(Drew Angerer/Getty Images) And just like that, college football is back! Result: Howard University def. Alabama A&M University, 31-24 Next Week: Richmond University at Howard University — (9/5 at 6 p.m.), Miles College at  Alabama A&M University — (9/5 at 7 p.m.) If the 2026 Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff is any sign of what is to come down the line in the Celebration Bowl, then college football fans have a lot to look forward to.

(Richard Pelham/Getty Images) On Saturday, August 29, 2026, a new king was crowned in the heavyweight division. Result: Hrgovic def. Itauma (TKO, 9) Significance: Itauma suffers the first defeat of his professional career; Hrgovic becomes the first Croatian fighter to win a heavyweight title. On June 26, 2026, Oleksandr Usyk elected to relinquish all but one of his heavyweight titles.

(Queensberry Promotions) Moses Itauma and Filip Hrgovic weren’t the only heavyweight contenders at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday, August 29. Update: Wardley, Dubois set for rematch on October 17, 2026, at O2 Arena in London Significance: Wardley, Dubois fight for WBO heavyweight title after Dubois beat Wardley by TKO in May. Moments before Filip Hrgovic and Moses Itauma fought for the IBF Heavyweight Championship, another highly anticipated heavyweight bout was announced.

(Canva) Tragedy has struck the world of college football yet again. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, William Jewell College running back Micah Jo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency. “William Jewell College and the Liberty, Missouri, community mourn the passing of Micah Jo Barnett, a junior business administration student and member of the Jewell Cardinal football program and former Liberty North Eagle,” a statement from the college reads.