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Saturday, September 5

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Pretty much everyone on stage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York must audition — even the snake who will briefly take center stage in an upcoming adaptation of a Mozart classic.

In charge of deciding who gets the s-s-s-s-starring reptilian role is Zoe Ziegfeld, a carnival performer-turned-opera actor cast as the snake handler in the Met’s version of “Così fan tutte,” inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s.

Ziegfeld takes each snake, lets it slither and wrap around, then hoists the animal over their head, rehearsing what they will do under the bright lights at center stage for each performance. Ziegfeld looks each one in the eye, almost face-to-face as they evaluate the snake’s demeanor.

Alix Earle is using her new Netflix reality show, “Earle Meets World,” to break her silence on the alleged falling out between her and “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper.

Earle rose to fame in 2020 when she began posting “Get Ready With Me” content. Since then, Earle’s platform has amassed over 8 million TikTok followers, and she’s also launched a skincare company.

In 2023, Earle also signed a podcast deal with Cooper’s media company, The Unwell Network. But Earle and her podcast were dropped in early 2025. No reasoning was given beyond official statements from reps. The internet suspected a possible rift between the two, and evidence was given during some social media exchanges in spring of this year.

Dolly Parton’s sister has condemned the AI deepfakes circulating in the wake of the beloved American icon’s death.

Stella Parton, 77, addressed the fake AI-generated images and videos being of her sister in a statement shared to Instagram Friday, where she also thanked fans for their “genuine” support.

“Sadly, because of the way our lives have been lived in front of the public, we have no choice but to be subjected to incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers,” she wrote. “There is a tremendous amount of AI and endless garbage being posted everyday and it’s been challenging to absorb and or ignore.”

“Take It From Me” is a TODAY.com series where experts use their wisdom to explain trends or make recommendations within their fields. In this latest installment, pop culture experts share their recommendations for what to watch ahead of the Emmys.

The Emmys are approaching fast, which means there are only a few more days to catch up on buzzy award shows.

The ceremony takes place on Monday, Sept. 14, on NBC. So, maybe not quite enough time to binge-watch entire series, but there’s definitely enough hours to at least get a taste of the performances that everyone will be talking about.

If your dream job involves traveling the world, eating ice cream and telling Snoop Dogg which flavors are actually worth trying, you might want to clear your schedule.

Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay ice cream brand is looking for an International Ice Cream Taster, and the three-month gig pays $30,000.

Yes, this is a real job.

Lea Salonga today became the first Filipina with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honored for her groundbreaking Broadway career, highlighted by her Tony Award-winning performance in “Miss Saigon.”

“This is surreal,” Salonga said as she accepted the honor during a ceremony in front of the Pantages Theatre. “I have walked down this street many times. I’ve stepped on a lot of famous people, and now people get to step on me. Which feels strangely appropriate for show business.

“ … I was a little girl in the Philippines who loved to sing and perform,” she said. “I started working when I was very young, and I certainly didn’t have some grand plan for how any of this was supposed to unfold. I just knew that I loved doing it. This career has taken me to places I never imagined I would go, introduced me to some extraordinary people, and allowed me to keep doing what I love.”