Amanda Batula’s ‘Summer House’ Exit, The Ring’s Daveigh Chase’s Cause of Death and More Top Stories

Get a rundown of Us Weekly‘s top stories making headlines in celebrity news, sports and entertainment on June 29, 2026. Here are the key takeaways:

• Amanda Batula was not invited back for Summer House season 11 following her controversial romance with West Wilson. West is also exiting as a full-time cast member in what was described as a mutual decision with network executives. The pair announced their relationship in March, two months after Amanda and her estranged husband Kyle Cooke confirmed their separation.

• Former child star Daveigh Chase‘s official cause of death has been confirmed as AIDS, with chronic polysubstance use listed as a significant contributing condition, according to Los Angeles medical examiner records obtained by Us Weekly. Chase died in a hospital after battling meningitis and blood infections that led to sepsis.

• The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor came out as bisexual and revealed she is dating a woman on the Monday, June 29, episode of the “On Purpose With Jay Shetty” podcast. Taylor said she lacked queer representation growing up and credited her recent breakup from Mason McWhorter with helping her focus on her authentic self.

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