# Entertainment Tonight for Friday, August 21, 2026

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Podcast: [Entertainment Tonight](https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-tonight-1378714)
Published: 2026-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Duchess returns to drama! Nearly 10 years after her 'Suits' exit, the secret new role bringing Meghan & Harry back to the UK. What we know about her acting comeback as prince Harry suffers a multi-million-dollar legal setback! Then, Hayden Panettiere’s death investigation! Will criminal charges be filed? Plus, the sudden death that rocked the racing world. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch breaks his silence! His heartbreaking final words to brother Kyle. Then, Jessica Simpson returning to her reality roots? How Jess is digging deep in a new TV doc with a ‘Newlyweds’ connection! And Val Kilmer, is that really you? The star brought back to life by AI! We're with the team behind the controversial new movie made entirely after his death!

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