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Dolly Parton finally confirmed a long-standing rumor about her body before her death at 80

Dolly Parton finally confirmed a long-standing rumor about her body before her death at 80

Published by Daniella Wilson

Dolly Parton was an open book about the cosmetic changes she made to her body before her death at 80 on August 25, 2026, even once revealing that she spent $1 million on breast augmentations.  However, it wasn’t just her fondness for plastic surgery that garnered attention. Over the years, speculation grew that Dolly was hiding several tattoos under her favored long-sleeved outfits. In 2006, Dolly attended a special-edition DVD launch party for the 25th anniversary of her film, 9 to 5 – in which she starred alongside Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin – wearing a white long-sleeved shirt.  Recommended videoYou may also likeWATCH: King Charles pays tribute to Dolly Parton after her death at 80 Some eagle-eyed fans spotted what appeared to be a large butterfly tattoo peeking through the top, which led to years of many people claiming Dolly was covered in ink.  Dolly’s tattoos © Getty ImagesFans were convinced Dolly had a butterfly tattoo peeking through the sleeve of her shirt In 2020, she finally put the rumors to rest, confirming that …

Rumor Of Imminent New Russian Mobilization Sends More Young Men Fleeing Across Borders

Rumor Of Imminent New Russian Mobilization Sends More Young Men Fleeing Across Borders

Published by Jenni Sidey

Ukraine alleges that the Kremlin is on the brink of mobilizing another 300,000 troops later this year in order to make up for significant battlefield losses. “Russia has lost 267,000 personnel since the start of the year, including around 155,000 killed to date,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed in remarks released Sunday. “We are confident that following the elections, they will carry out a mobilization. We believe this will not take place in the major cities.” Border crossing into the Republic of Georgia, via AFP Zelensky further asserted his belief that Putin would “deploy the 300,000 newly mobilized troops depending on the situation in the east of our country.” Neither side has ever issued public war casualty figures, and so Zelensky’s claim of the massive number of Russia soldiers killed remains impossible to evaluate accurately. But as for preparations for a new wave of mobilization on the Russian side, The Wall Street Journal says that this rings true. The publication has chronicled some anecdotal evidence, seeing signs of serious preparation. “Last month Russian military officers flew from St. …

Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor

Dark Cherry and More: Every iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra Color Rumor

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We’re likely about a month away from when Apple will launch new iPhone models, and color has been a major topic of discussion. There’s going to be a dramatic new color for the iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, but Apple plans to play it safe with the foldable iPhone. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max With the iPhone 17 Pro line, Apple introduced a bold new Cosmic Orange color. This year, Cosmic Orange is being retired for a shade that’s darker and moodier. Dark Cherry is the color Apple is rumored to be using, and it looks like a cross between red and purple. Apple’s colors always look different when lighting conditions change, which can lead to some confusion. At first, rumors described the color as a deep red. We also heard rumors about the possibility of burgundy, purple, and brown color options, with Apple set to choose one. In April, Macworld shared the exact Pantone colors Apple allegedly plans to use, describing the color as Dark Cherry for the …

iPhone 20 Canceled Rumor: Why Apple Might Scrap the Design

iPhone 20 Canceled Rumor: Why Apple Might Scrap the Design

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Apple’s highly anticipated 20th-anniversary iPhone, envisioned as a new leap in smartphone design, has reportedly encountered significant obstacles. Often referred to as the “all-glass iPhone,” this device was expected to redefine Apple’s design philosophy and technological prowess. However, recent reports suggest that the project has either been shelved indefinitely or delayed due to substantial production and feasibility challenges. This development has left the future of the iPhone 20 shrouded in uncertainty. The video below from MacRumors gives us more details about the iPhone 20. Conflicting Reports on the iPhone 20’s Fate Industry experts and insiders have presented differing accounts regarding the status of the iPhone 20. Jefferies analyst Edison Lee has suggested that Apple abandoned the project due to low manufacturing yields, which rendered mass production impractical. Conversely, supply chain sources have indicated that production preparations were underway, hinting that only specific features may have been postponed rather than the entire project. These conflicting narratives have fueled widespread speculation about whether Apple can deliver such an ambitious product within a realistic timeframe. The uncertainty surrounding …

The James Bond Rumor Mill is Talking Jack Lowden. Here’s Why He’d Kill It as 007

The James Bond Rumor Mill is Talking Jack Lowden. Here’s Why He’d Kill It as 007

Published by Jenni Sidey

The Bond markets have crashed again. James Bond, that is. This time, it’s down to a shrewd insider: BBC television presenter Richard Osman. On the latest episode of his podcast The Rest Is Entertainment, the House of Games host dropped some juicy 007 casting gossip that soon made headlines. “Someone told me for definite who the new Bond is the other day, but, I mean, that’s happened before,” he teased. “The name I’ve heard is Jack Lowden.” He quickly clarified to co-host Marina Hyde that it’s far from actually being a done deal; instead, he asserted, the actor is just “definitely being strongly considered” for the role. Either way, it has sent the British bookies into a frenzy, with Lowden leaping into third place around the 5/1 mark on most sites. Of course, this is far from the first time that a new name has shot up the prospective Bond rankings. The rumor mill has been churning out names ever since Daniel Craig announced he was departing the role almost five years ago; of those names, …

iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims

iPhone 17 Prices Could Rise as Soon as Monday, Rumor Claims

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Apple could raise iPhone 17 prices as soon as Monday, August 10, according to a new rumor, well before the wider round of increases expected with next month’s iPhone 18 Pro launch. Weibo leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” said in a post yesterday that rumors are circulating about an ‌iPhone 17‌ price change taking effect on August 10. The leaker was noncommittal about whether prices will actually move, though the post claimed with more certainty that Apple has called off plans to raise production capacity on some lines from 15% to 30%. It’s not clear from the post which components or products that capacity change refers to. Apple raised prices on Macs, iPads, and most other devices in June, citing soaring memory and storage costs, but left the iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, Studio Display, and accessories untouched. Apple’s next round of pricing changes is widely rumored to center on the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌. Apple is expected to launch the ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌, ‌iPhone 18 Pro‌ Max, and its first foldable iPhone next month, with the standard …

Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact

Google Pixel 11: Every rumor, leak, and confirmed fact

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Samsung just announced a bunch of fancy new phones, but don’t relax just yet. Google has a big product launch just around the corner too, and we’re keeping a close eye on the latest Pixel 11 leaks, rumors, and official teasers. The Android maker has already confirmed that it will announce the next batch of Pixel phones in August. That means we have just a matter of weeks until the follow-up to the Pixel 10 lineup is unveiled, so you’d better get prepared in the meantime. Here is everything we know about the Google Pixel 11 right now. SEE ALSO: Samsung unpacked: New foldable phones, watches and more Google Pixel 11: Release date and price The first part of this is easy because Google isn’t keeping the Pixel 11 launch window a secret. At 6 p.m. ET on Aug. 12 in New York City, Google is holding a Made By Google event where the Pixel 11 lineup will be shown off for the first time, and Mashable will be there reporting live. Last year’s event …

The Anthropic-Physical Intelligence rumor roiling AI Twitter

The Anthropic-Physical Intelligence rumor roiling AI Twitter

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It’s been a big year for AI acquisitions — so big that most of them barely register anymore. Anthropic and OpenAI have each gone on buying sprees, snapping up developer tooling, AI services shops, and product-testing startups to convert model capability into enterprise revenue and extend their reach faster than the other. Which is what made a weekend rumor about Anthropic acquiring robotics startup Physical Intelligence stand out. It spread exceedingly fast, even after a denial from Physical Intelligence’s CEO. Part of that ties to who’s involved. Physical Intelligence isn’t some obscure robotics shop. It was co-founded by Lachy Groom, an investor-operator whose star has been on the rise in Silicon Valley in recent years; it has raised more than $1 billion (and was reportedly in talks this spring for another $1 billion round at an $11 billion valuation); and its π0.5 model is apparently among the more widely used robot brains in robotics research. As it turns out, the rumor wasn’t completely spurious. Anthropic and Physical Intelligence actually did hold acquisition talks this spring, …

Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Watch Series 12 Could Introduce Sensor in Band

Sketchy Rumor Claims Apple Watch Series 12 Could Introduce Sensor in Band

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The Apple Watch Series 12 could ship with a new health sensor built directly into one of its bands, according to a sketchy rumor from a known leaker. The leaker known as “Kosutami” says the sensor will be injection-molded into a silicone band, and only a silicone band, apparently because Apple has not yet solved how to embed similar hardware in bands made from other materials. No detail was given on what the sensor is actually meant to measure. [Censo-Wat]ch Series 12 gonna have a sensor on band, injection molded(to the silicon band, they hasn’t yet figured out how to putting a sensor on band with other materials now.). — Kosutami (@Kosutami_Ito) July 3, 2026 This is not the first time band-based sensing has been floated for Apple Watch, and the idea has reappeared repeatedly over the years, mainly as a result of Apple’s patent filings. Back in 2017, a patent for modular band links that could each house a different function emerged, including blood pressure monitors and sweat sensors, followed later that year by …

Apple ‘iRing’ Rumor Re-Emerges Amid Oura Ring Popularity

Apple ‘iRing’ Rumor Re-Emerges Amid Oura Ring Popularity

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Apple is developing a smart ring that could potentially rival products like the Oura Ring and Samsung Galaxy Ring, according to the leaker and prototype collector known as “Kosutami.” The latest Oura Ring 5 starts at $399 Apple has toyed with the idea of a smart ring for several years, as indicated by several patents, and there have been previous rumors that Apple has investigated a wearable for the finger to track a user’s biometrics. Reports dating back to 2024 said Apple was weighing up the idea as a viable expansion of its wearables lineup – something that may appeal to people who would prefer a biometric accessory that’s more inconspicuous than an Apple Watch. Rumors have petered out over the last couple of years, but now it seems that the popularity of the latest Oura Ring has caught Apple’s attention, if the latest rumor is anything to go by. However, no other details were provided by the leaker. The original Oura Ring was released by Finnish health technology company Oura back in 2015. The …