After nearly two decades apart, Gnarls Barkley is back. Cee Lo Green and Danger Mouse have reunited for a brand-new album called Atlanta, dropping March 6. The first single, “Pictures,” is already out — and it’s deeply personal. The track is a love letter to MARTA, Atlanta’s public transit system. Cee Lo says the song comes from his childhood, when his middle school principal would send him away every Friday. So what did eighth-grade Cee Lo do? Rode the train solo from morning until mid-afternoon, watching the city roll by like scenes from a movie. The hook reflects that — staring out the window as life moves in frames. Cee Lo grew up in the city, lost both parents young, left school in ninth grade, and eventually found his calling through church music. So this record isn’t just a comeback — it’s a homecoming. Atlanta marks the duo’s first full project since 2008’s The Odd Couple. Since then, both stayed busy. Cee Lo dropped solo music and spent years spinning chairs on The Voice. Danger Mouse kept producing and collaborating across genres. The new album reportedly features 13 tracks, including titles like “Tomorrow Died Today,” “Line Dance,” “Sweet Evil,” “Boy Genius,” and “Accept It.”

Universal Pictures’ upcoming romantic comedy The Catch is picking up serious buzz. Emma Stone is already attached, and now Chris Pine is in talks to star opposite the actress. If the deal closes, this would likely be Stone’s next project after weighing several options late last year. Insiders say once a new draft of the script landed, she zeroed in on this one — and suddenly half of Hollywood wanted in. After multiple meetings, Pine reportedly landed the coveted role. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it’s described as a two-hander rom-com — meaning this thing lives or dies on chemistry.

The Actor Awards, previously called the Screen Actors Guild Awards, is this Sunday night on Netflix. Kristen Bell has the hosting duties.

NOMINEES

Performance by a cast in a motion picture
“Frankenstein”
“Hamnet”
“Marty Supreme”
“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”

Performance by a female actor in a leading role
Jessie Buckley, “Hamnet”
Rose Byrne, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”
Kate Hudson, “Song Sung Blue”
Chase Infiniti, “One Battle After Another”
Emma Stone, “Bugonia”

Performance by a male actor in a leading role
Timothée Chalamet, “Marty Supreme”
Leonardo DiCaprio, “One Battle After Another”
Ethan Hawke, “Blue Moon”
Michael B. Jordan, “Sinners”
Jesse Plemons, “Bugonia”

Performance by a female actor in a supporting role
Odessa A’Zion, “Marty Supreme”
Ariana Grande, “Wicked: For Good”
Amy Madigan, “Weapons”
Wunmi Mosaku, “Sinners”
Teyana Taylor, “One Battle After Another”

Performance by a male actor in a supporting role
Miles Caton, “Sinners”
Benicio del Toro, “One Battle After Another”
Jacob Elordi, “Frankenstein”
Paul Mescal, “Hamnet”
Sean Penn, “One Battle After Another”

Performance by an ensemble in a comedy series
“Abbott Elementary”
“The Bear”
“Hacks”
“Only Murders in the Building”
“The Studio”

Performance by a female actor in a comedy series
Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio”
Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
Jenna Ortega, “Wednesday”
Jean Smart, “Hacks”
Kristen Wiig, “Palm Royale”

Performance by a male actor in a comedy series
Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
Ted Danson, “A Man on the Inside”
Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”

Performance by an ensemble in a drama series
“The Diplomat”
“Landman”
“The Pitt”
“Severance”
“The White Lotus”

Performance by a female actor in a drama series
Britt Lower, “Severance”
Parker Posey, “The White Lotus”
Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Rhea Seehorn, “Pluribus”
Aimee Lou Wood, “The White Lotus”

Performance by a male actor in a drama series
Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show”
Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus”
Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”

Performance by a female actor in a television movie or limited series
Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me”
Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”
Sarah Snook, “All Her Fault”
Christine Tremarco, “Adolescence”
Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”

Performance by a male actor in a television movie or limited series
Jason Bateman, “Black Rabbit”
Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Charlie Hunnam, “Monster: The Ed Gein Story”
Matthew Rhys, “The Beast in Me”

Action performance by a stunt ensemble in a motion picture
“F1”
“Frankenstein”
“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning”
“One Battle After Another”
“Sinners”

Action performance by a stunt ensemble in a television series
“Andor”
“Landman”
“The Last of Us”
“Squid Game”
“Stranger Things”

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame dropped its 2026 ballot, and it’s loaded. Seventeen acts are up for induction, including Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Oasis, Pink, Iron Maiden, Sade, Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan and Jeff Buckley. Also on the list: The Black Crowes, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, and Luther Vandross. Ten of the nominees — including Collins, Hill, and Pink — are first-timers on the ballot, even though they’ve all been eligible for years. The Hall says the list reflects the “ever-evolving” sound of rock and its grip on youth culture. Translation? Rock isn’t just guitars anymore. Inductees get announced in April, with the ceremony set for the fall. Side honors will also be handed out. No word yet on who’s broadcasting or streaming the show. And yes, there could be fireworks. Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson has trashed the Hall before, while Oasis’ Liam Gallagher has mocked it — though he’s also joked he’d show up if they call his name. An induction could mean rare appearances or reunions: Phil Collins onstage again, The Black Crowes back with drummer Steve Gorman, maybe even Peter Hook rejoining his old bandmates from Joy Division/New Order for the first time in years. To qualify, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago. So if your favorite band from 2001 just made the cut… welcome to feeling old.

An 83-year-old British granddad ended up in a blockbuster pop video — and had absolutely no clue who the singer was. Barrie Reynolds, from Kent, admitted he’d never heard of Taylor Swift before being cast as a judge in her “Opalite” music video. His granddaughters were stunned. He? Not so much. Reynolds got the gig through his acting and modeling agency, was summoned to North London at 7 a.m., couldn’t find a train — so production sent a taxi. Only after reading about her massive Eras Tour in the paper did he realize she might be kind of a big deal. In the video, Swift and Domhnall Gleeson play lonely characters who use a magical spray called “Opalite” to glow up their lives, fall for each other, and perform a full ’80s-style dance routine in front of judges — including Reynolds, who jokingly “scored her a zero.” He later dubbed her “Niftie Swiftie” because of how fast she moves. He said Swift was warm, kind, and made time to speak to everyone — though security was tight.

Saddle up — Matt Dillon is riding into town as the new Chris Adams. Dillon is set to star in and executive produce an eight-episode MGM+ drama series reimagining The Magnificent Seven. The project comes from Heroes creator Tim Kring and aims for a big, cinematic feel. Production is scheduled to begin in June 2026 in Calgary. Dillon takes on the role originally made famous by Yul Brynner — the stoic gunslinger who leads a band of seven mercenaries hired to defend innocent villagers from a ruthless land baron trying to steal their land. In the 2016 remake, a spiritual successor to the character was played by Denzel Washington. This new version is set in the 1880s frontier and centers on a peaceful Quaker village attacked by hired guns. The moral twist? The Seven must wrestle with whether violence is justified to protect people whose faith is rooted in non-violence. Expect themes of honor, redemption, sacrifice and faith — with plenty of grit. The series will stream on MGM+ in the U.S. and several international markets.

After No Time to Die marked Daniel Craig’s final martini as 007, the next chapter is reportedly gearing up to start filming by late autumn, rolling into early winter. The franchise — 25 films deep, six actors strong — changed hands last February when longtime producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson sold it to Amazon MGM Studios for a reported £1 billion. That’s billion with a “B” — as in Bond, blockbuster, and Bezos probably smiling somewhere. Now insiders say the official announcement of the next 007 is right around the corner. And yes, the speculation is in overdrive. Currently leading the pack? Jacob Elordi. The 28-year-old has seen his odds rocket after the release of Wuthering Heights, where he plays Heathcliff. He went from 14/1 earlier this month to 5/4 favorite. That’s not a glow-up — that’s a full MI6 clearance upgrade. Meanwhile, Callum Turner, who had been the bookmakers’ darling, has slipped from 7/10 to 6/4. In Bond terms, he’s not out — but he’s definitely not holding the high ground. One big twist: with Prime Video now in the mix, there’s chatter the next Bond film could hit theaters and streaming around the same time. If that happens, it would be the first time in the franchise’s 64-year history that 007 premieres with one foot in the cinema and one on your couch.

More than 25 years after launching Jackass into pop culture infamy, Johnny Knoxville says he’s finally done getting launched, flipped, and concussed for our entertainment. The co-creator of the MTV stunt franchise confirmed that the upcoming fifth film — hitting theaters June 26 — will be the last. He called it the “natural place to end,” adding that it should be a “train wreck.” Which, frankly, is kind of the brand. Knoxville has previously admitted he can’t afford another concussion, saying he’s already pushed way past his limit. So if you’re expecting safety and maturity this time around… you haven’t been paying attention. Jackass, co-created with Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, originally ran on MTV from 2000 to 2001 before spawning multiple movies, including 2022’s Jackass Forever. Now Knoxville says it’s time to hang up the helmet. After decades of shopping carts, fireworks, and questionable life choices, the chaos is taking its final bow.

Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Elizabeth Short, has died at 42. In a statement, the Short family said they are devastated and remembered Katherine for the “light and joy she brought into the world,” asking for privacy. On Monday, the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a Hollywood Hills home for a woman in her early 40s. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the call involved a possible suicide. TMZ first reported the news. Katherine was adopted by Short and his late wife, Nancy Dolman, who died in 2010. She is survived by her brothers, Oliver and Henry. A licensed clinical social worker, Katherine worked in private practice and with Amae Health, focusing on community outreach and mental health support. She earned degrees from New York University and University of Southern California. She largely stayed out of the spotlight but occasionally appeared alongside her father at public events.

A reboot of The X-Files from Ryan Coogler has officially received a pilot greenlight at Hulu. Coogler is writing and directing the pilot, with Danielle Deadwyler set as co-lead. The new take follows two highly decorated but very different FBI agents who are assigned to a long-shuttered division that handles unexplained phenomena. Basically: spooky basement energy is back. Jennifer Yale has signed on as showrunner, and original series creator Chris Carter is executive producing alongside Coogler and his Proximity Media team.

An estimated 87 million Netflix users could lose access this weekend — specifically anyone still streaming on a PlayStation 3. Users began seeing an on-screen alert saying Netflix will no longer be available on the PS3 after March 2, 2026. While Netflix hasn’t made a big public announcement, the PS3 was the last remaining seventh-generation console still supported by the app. That era is officially over. Newer consoles like the PS4 and PS5 aren’t affected. And most modern smart TVs and inexpensive streaming sticks — including devices like Chromecast — will continue to work just fine. The PS3 sold about 87.4 million units worldwide before production ended in 2017. Even now, nearly two million people reportedly still use it monthly, often as a legacy gaming or media device.

After wrapping five seasons as Joyce Byers on Stranger Things, Winona Ryder is officially joining Netflix’s Wednesday, for Season 3. She’ll guest star in multiple episodes as a new character named Tabitha. The announcement came via a production-start video showing a creepy-cool dinner table setup with character name cards. Tabitha appears connected to three other new characters — Cyrus (Noah Taylor), Atticus (Oscar Morgan), and Daisy (Kennedy Moyer) — all marked with a calligraphed “B,” hinting they’re part of the same mysterious thread. Ryder’s addition reunites her with longtime collaborator Tim Burton, who directs and executive produces the series. The two go way back: Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, Frankenweenie, and even a Killers music video. She also recently worked with Wednesday star Jenna Ortega on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Burton says Ryder “fits right into this world” — which is director-speak for: she belongs in the weird. Season 3 is also adding Eva Green as Morticia Addams’ sister, Ophelia.

The animated basketball comedy GOAT, featuring the voice talents of Caleb McLaughlin and Gabrielle Union, is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $17 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Wuthering Heights - $14.2 million
3. I Can Only Imagine 2 - $8 million
4. Crime 101 - $5.8 million
5. Send Help - 4.5 million
6. How to Make a Killing - $3.6 million
7. Elvis Presley in Concert - $3.3 million
8. Solo Mio - $2.6 million
9. Zootopia 2 - $2.3 million
10. Avatar: Fire and Ash - $1.8 million

President Trump is calling on Netflix to dump board member Susan Rice after she warned that corporations cozying up to Trump could face consequences if Democrats return to power. On Truth Social, the president blasted Rice as “Trump deranged” and demanded Netflix fire her “immediately.” Netflix hasn’t responded publicly. Rice made her comments on Stay Tuned with Preet, saying companies that “take a knee” to Trump might regret it if there’s a political swing. She suggested Democrats won’t play by “the old rules” and will hold corporations accountable — legally — if they regain control. The dust-up lands in the middle of a potential Netflix–Warner Bros. deal, which has drawn heat from MAGA voices. Trump has publicly praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, even as Republicans on Capitol Hill question the company on culture-war issues instead of just antitrust.

The new season of “The Voice” premieres tonight on NBC. The new season features coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine, and John Legend in a three-coach format.

Jelly Roll is recalling one of his made-it moments. Over two decades into his career, the singer recently realized he reached new level of fame when he visited Los Angeles. "I'll tell you this, this show was the first time I couldn't walk down Rodeo Drive," Jelly Roll told People. "For real. I'm California famous now," he adds. Jelly Roll released his first mixtape in 2003 — but it wasn't until 2023's "Son of a Sinner" that he scored his first No. 1 on country radio. “I go to Rodeo Drive every time I'm here," he says. "The white trash kid who wants to go to Beverly Hills Cookies or something. And I'm always excited to go over there because nobody knows me. This was the first time me and my wife [were recognized]."

Disney and Pixar just dropped the full trailer for Toy Story 5, and yes — the toys are back in action June 19. This time, the big threat isn’t a daycare or an antique store. It’s a tablet. Meet Lilypad, voiced by Greta Lee — a shiny digital distraction stealing Bonnie’s attention. Jessie (Joan Cusack) leads the charge as the toys fight to stay relevant in a world where Wi-Fi wins. Woody (Tom Hanks) returns after riding off with Bo Peep in Toy Story 4, keeping in touch via walkie-talkie before making a “triumphant” comeback — poncho and all. Buzz (Tim Allen) and the gang roast him for the wardrobe choice because apparently even plastic has opinions. Forky (Tony Hale) is back too — and somehow gets married to a knife during one of Bonnie’s play scenarios. Because sure. Why not. The returning voice bench is stacked: John Ratzenberger, Blake Clark, Wallace Shawn, Kristen Schaal and Keanu Reeves all reprise roles. New toys join the chaos, including Craig Robinson as a GPS hippo named Atlas and a camera called Snappy.

His breakout role came in 2006 as the handsome Dr. Mark Sloan, nicknamed McSteamy, the head of plastic surgery at a Seattle hospital. He died 10 months after announcing his A.L.S. diagnosis.

Eric Dane, the actor best known as the charming plastic surgeon nicknamed McSteamy on the wildly successful ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” has died. He was 53.

His death was confirmed by his publicist Melissa Bank. He had been treated for A.L.S., a neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, which breaks down a patient’s ability to control muscles, speak and eventually breathe without assistance.

“He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” Ms. Bank said in the statement.

Mr. Dane died 10 months after revealing his A.L.S. diagnosis in People magazine in April 2025. He later spoke in interviews and on social media about the challenges of living with that progressing condition. Patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or A.L.S., typically live for only two to five years, though clinical trials for potential therapies have provided hope that lives can be extended by several months.

“I will never forget those three letters,” Mr. Dane said in a 2025 interview with Diane Sawyer on “Good Morning America.” “It’s on me the second I wake up.” During the interview he described the loss of function in his right arm. “It’s not a dream,” he added.

As part of a patient advocacy campaign in September 2025, Mr. Dane sat in a chair and spoke in a slightly slurred voice: “I am an actor. I am a father and now a person living with A.L.S.” He spoke about raising funds and research and “finally, finally push toward ending this disease.”

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Eric William Dane was born on Nov. 8, 1972, in San Francisco to William Dane, an architect and interior designer, and Leah (Cohn) Dane, a homemaker,. He was the elder of two brothers.

As a high school student, Mr. Dane excelled as an athlete and developed an interest in acting after performing in a production of Arthur Miller’s play “All My Sons.”

He moved to Los Angeles in 1993 and made his TV debut on “The Wonder Years” that same year. It landed him other small roles in popular TV shows, such as “Saved by the Bell” and “Married With Children.”

Mr. Dane’s boyish good looks led him to recurring roles as supporting characters, including, in his first role, as a doctor in the ABC medical drama “Gideon’s Crossing” and as a San Francisco newspaper owner and love interest for Alyssa Milano’s character Phoebe in “Charmed,” the CW series about three sister witches.

Mr. Dane’s acting extended to movies. He played a mutant able to make multiple versions of himself in “X-Men: The Last Stand” in 2006. Two years later, he co-starred as the newsroom buddy Sebastian Tunney in the real-life-inspired movie “Marley & Me,” a film about married journalists raising a rambunctious yellow Labrador.

In 2004, he married Rebecca Gayheart, who survives him, along with their two daughters, Billie Beatrice and Georgia.

Mr. Dane’s breakout role came in 2006 with the popular sudsy medical TV drama “Grey’s Anatomy.”

Mr. Dane portrayed the handsome, blue-eyed Dr. Mark Sloan, the head of plastic surgery at a fictional Seattle hospital. Each week, his character — who was known as McSteamy for his sex appeal and smarmy manner among many of the nurses, residents and even attending physicians — stirred up mischievous drama.

He became known for one scene in particular: Called the “towel scene,” it featured him shirtless wrapped in a white towel around his waist after a hot shower.

Mr. Dane later said that he had no idea how memorable the scene would become in pop culture.

“In the moment, it was just another scene to me,” he recalled in the 2025 interview with Ms. Sawyer. “I just remember walking out of the bathroom with a very nice gentleman kind of blowing smoke towards me.”

Mr. Dane appeared in 139 episodes of the show, which has been one of ABC’s top-rated offerings since its premiere in 2005.

McSteamy represented one facet of Mr. Dane’s career. He also starred as a fearless and by-the-book Navy commander in the dystopian suspense series “The Last Ship” for five seasons.

Mr. Dane continued to work after his diagnosis.

One of his more recent credits was a portrayal of the father of Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi, on the HBO teenage drama “Euphoria.”

And in November 2025, drawing from his own experiences, in an episode of NBC’s “Brilliant Minds,” a medical drama, Mr. Dane portrayed a firefighter who wrestles with his family to accept his A.L.S. diagnosis.

In an interview with Conan O’Brien in 2015, Mr. Dane reflected on his days as McSteamy and how he didn’t take the fandom seriously.

“It’d be awkward if you did,” he said.

He talked about his latest role as a commander of a ship and joked about gaining weight, sitting at the helm and barking orders. “I’m going to let it all go,”

He added, “I just don’t care anymore.”

At a Black History Month event at the White House, the president, Donald Trump, decided to give a little airtime to his newest high-profile fan: Nicki Minaj. The MAGA crowd’s been rolling out the red carpet for Minaj lately after she publicly backed Trump, showed up at one of his events, and even got a flashy $1 million gold visa card from him. Since then, she’s been making the conservative media rounds — including a stop on Katie Miller’s podcast — praising the president and taking shots at the left. At yesterday’s event, Trump brought her up to cheers from the room. He called her beautiful — complimented her skin, her nails (yes, the length got its own review) — and joked about whether they were real. Then he pivoted to what he really likes: “She gets it.”

An energy drink brand co-owned by Dwayne Johnson is paying up. ZOA Energy has agreed to a $3 million class-action settlement after being accused of marketing its drinks as “0 preservatives” while allegedly containing citric acid and ascorbic acid — ingredients the lawsuit claims function as preservatives. The federal complaint, filed in California in October 2023, argued that labeling the drinks as preservative-free was misleading. ZOA denied any wrongdoing and says its labeling is accurate and compliant with the law — but agreed to settle anyway. That’s corporate for, “We’d rather write a check than keep arguing.” The settlement covers anyone who bought ZOA drinks labeled “0 preservatives” between March 1, 2021, and Nov. 21, 2025.

Here’s where it gets interesting:
If you’ve got proof of purchase, you can claim $1 per can, up to $150 per household.
No receipt? You’re capped at $10. Claims have to be submitted by Feb. 20, and a final approval hearing is set for March 26.

Daniel Radcliffe has a simple request for fans as HBO launches its new Harry Potter adaptation: let the new kids breathe. Radcliffe, who played Harry across eight blockbuster films based on J. K. Rowling’s books, says he wants the incoming cast to have their own experience — without constantly being asked about him, Emma Watson, or Rupert Grint. Speaking after the new trio was announced — Dominic McLaughlin as Harry, Arabella Stanton as Hermione, and Alastair Stour as Ron — Radcliffe said fans who claim they want to “look after these kids” can start by not turning the original cast into “weird spectral phantoms” hovering over their journey. He’s even reached out privately, sending McLaughlin a letter wishing him an even better experience than he had — and Radcliffe says he had a great one.

If you’ve been to a Pitbull concert lately, you already know — it’s less a show and more a bald convention. Pitbull has watched thousands of fans show up in full Mr. Worldwide cosplay: black suits, sunglasses, and shiny bald caps. The trend exploded during his arena run in the U.K. and Ireland, where he looked out at crowds that basically resembled a corporate retreat for international hype men. He told the BBC the sight means more to him than just fashion fun. After 25 years in the business, seeing every age group and demographic dressed like him feels like the “ultimate trophy.” His message to fans? If you’re putting on the bald cap, you better be ready to have the time of your life. Now he’s turning the look into history. Pitbull is attempting to set a Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps at his headlining show at Hyde Park during BST Hyde Park in London on July 10. The idea picked up steam after being championed by BBC Radio 1’s Greg James, and organizers are officially making the record attempt happen. Before London turns into the world’s biggest shiny dome, Pitbull will warm up with shows including the Stagecoach Festival in Indio and a run of U.S. dates before heading to Europe in late June.

Taylor Swift is stepping onto the ice — at least in spirit. On Monday, the U.S. Olympic figure skating team dropped a hype video introducing its women’s trio, the self-dubbed “Blade Angels,” with Swift narrating the rollout. The skaters: Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau Levito. Swift opens the clip by introducing the athletes before calling them “three American showgirls on ice,” a wink to her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. She says their stories are the kind that capture hearts — and she backs it up with specifics. The Blade Angels competed in the Women’s Short Program yesterday and return for the Free Skate tomorrow at the Milan Games. Off the ice, the trio has leaned into their tight bond. Glenn has described her Olympic journey as long and difficult but driven by determination. Liu has admitted she felt mentally checked out during her first Olympic run and now feels more excited about the sport than ever. Levito says despite their different personalities, they’re united by the same goal: skate their best and let the chips fall where they may.

Shia LaBeouf was arrested yesterday in New Orleans after allegedly getting into a fight during Mardi Gras. He was charged with two counts of simple battery and is being held without bond. He was expected to appear before a judge at 3 p.m. local time. Before the arrest, witnesses told outlets that the actor had been bouncing around bars in the French Quarter and beyond since Thursday. Staff at Ms. Mae’s described him as “somewhat belligerent,” claiming he tried the classic “Do you know who I am?” line after being denied entry for showing up shirtless and without cash. He reportedly returned clothed and paid with a card but was later asked to leave for attempting to play celebrity bartender. Other bar employees alleged he was “terrorizing the city,” and TMZ footage showed him partying in the streets, wearing an oversized hat and holding a beer. He was also spotted at spots like Dos Jefes, 45 Tchoup, Brothers III Lounge, and R Bar during the pre-Mardi Gras chaos. LaBeouf has been publicly open about his sobriety journey. In 2022, he said he had been sober for over a year and a half following what he described as a “great humbling.” That same year, he spoke about his legal battle with ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, who sued him in 2020 alleging abuse. LaBeouf denied the claims; the two reached a private settlement in 2025.

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering civil rights icon who battled alongside Martin Luther King Jr., negotiated global hostage releases, and shamed corporations for their lack of corporate diversity and failure to support voting rights, has died. He was 84.

Jackson was hospitalized on Nov. 12 following a lengthy battle with the progressive neuromuscular disease progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition similar to Parkinson's disease. He was a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, a Democratic presidential candidate and one of the world's best-known Black activists.

"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Civil Rights leader and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the Honorable Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.," said a statement from the organization on Instagram. "He died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family."

Despite the illness that softened his voice and weakened his steps, he had continued to advocate for civil rights, and was arrested twice in 2021 over his objection to the Senate filibuster rule. That same year he and his wife Jacqueline were hospitalized with COVID-19 complications at a Chicago hospital.

"His longevity is part of the story," said Rashad Robinson, the former president of the seven-million-member online justice organization Color of Change. "This is someone who had so many chances to do something else. And this is what chose to do with his life."

Jackson's death comes amidst a rising tide of white nationalism and voting-rights access issues, and follows the loss of other civil rights icons, including former Rep. John Lewis, who died in 2020.

The making of a Civil Rights icon
Born in Greenville, South Carolina, Jackson's rise to prominence began after he and seven other men were arrested in 1960 ? he was 18 at the time ? for protesting segregatation at their town's public library. He then joined King burgeoning civil rights fight, and was just feet away when King was assassinated in 1968.

Jackson founded what would ultimately become the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, and ran for president as a Democrat in 1984 and 1988, energizing and registering millions of Black voters.

"As we continue in the struggle for human rights, remember that God will see us through, even in our midnight moments," Jackson said in 2017 as he announced his neuromuscular disease diagnosis.

Jackson visited Minneapolis in 2021 to support protesters awaiting the verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former police officer who was days later convicted of killing a Black man, George Floyd. While there, he also attended services for Daunte Wright, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer during a protest against police violence in a nearby suburb. Speaking in a subdued voice, Jackson reminded the young activists leading a protest march that their cause was just.

Born in fall 1941 to a teen mother and her married neighbor, Jackson was adopted by the man his mother married, and he considered both to be his fathers. He attended a segregated high school and played football in college, dropping out a few credits short of his master's degree in divinity in 1966 to join the civil rights movement full-time.

By 1965, he'd marched with King and others from Selma to Montgomery to push for Black voting rights, and by 1967 was running operations for King's Southern Christian Leadership Conference in Chicago, the city that would become his home.

Under Jackson, the SCLC's Operation Breadbasket used boycotts and public attention to pressure companies to hire more Black workers. Jackson ultimately earned his divinity degree after being ordained a minister in 1968.

In 1983, shortly before announcing his run for president, Jackson traveled to Syria to negotiate the release of an American pilot shot down over Lebanon, and the next summer, negotiated the release of 22 Americans and 26 political prisoners from Cuba after meeting with former dictator Fidel Castro.

His successes bolstered his presidential campaign, although he lost the primary to Walter Mondale, who went on to lose to Ronald Regan. Jackson ran again for president in 1988, putting on a strong showing but ultimately falling to Mike Dukakis, who eventually lost to George H.W. Bush.

After that second loss, Jackson shelved his own political aspirations but continued his efforts for civil rights and justice.

In 1990, Jackson opposed the pending invasion of Iraq and negotiated the release of hundreds of people who Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein had threatened to use as human shields, and then in 1999 won the release of three U.S. POWs during the Kosovo War.

Robinson, the former president of Color of Change, remembers listening and watching as his family members made their first political donations after listening to one of Jackson's presidential campaign speeches.

"I didn't understand everything he said, but I understood what it meant," said Robinson, who later wrote a college paper on Jackson's campaigns. "He was such a possibility model. There are so many people who are in politics today who would not be where they are today thanks to Jesse Jackson. There certainly would be no Barack Obama if there was no Jesse Jackson. And there would have been no Bill Clinton either."

In 2000, Clinton awarded Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, citing his decades of work to make the world a better place.

"It's hard to imagine how we could have come as far as we have without the creative power, the keen intellect, the loving heart, and the relentless passion of Jesse Lewis Jackson," Clinton said.

Trahern Crews, who helped found the Black Lives Matter-Minnesota chapter, said he grew up with Jackson's "I am Somebody" recitations ringing in his ears. Jackson often led crowds in a call-and-answer chant that usually included variations on "I may be poor … but I am … Somebody. I may be young … but I am … Somebody."

"That allowed future generations to stand up and follow and his footsteps and declare Black Lives Matter and recognize our humanity," Crews said. "When we go back and watch videos of Rev. Jesse Jackson marching and fighting for housing rights, voting rights, ending housing discrimination and said 'I am Somebody,' that encouraged activists of today to stand up and fight against 400 years of racist policies in the United States."

Remembrances poured in Monday in honor of Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor known for roles in “Apocalypse Now,” “Lonesome Dove,” Tender Mercies" and as the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies.

Duvall died Sunday at age 95 at his home in Virginia, according to an announcement from his publicist and a statement posted on his Facebook page by his wife, Luciana Duvall.

Francis Ford Coppola

“What a blow to learn of the loss of Robert Duvall. Such a great actor and such an essential part of (the production company) American Zoetrope from its beginning: The Rain People, The Conversation, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II, Apocalypse Now, THX 1138, Assassination Tango." — the director of “The Godfather” and other Duvall movies, on Instagram.

Al Pacino

“It was an honor to have worked with Robert Duvall. He was a born actor as they say, his connection with it, his understanding and his phenomenal gift will always be remembered. I will miss him.” — Duvall's “Godfather” co-star, in a statement to The Associated Press.

Viola Davis

“I’ve always been in awe of your towering portrayals of men who were both quiet and dominating in their humanness. You were a giant … an icon … Apocalypse Now, The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, Tender Mercies, The Apostle, Lonesome Dove … etc … Greatness never dies. It stays … as a gift. Rest well, sir. Your name will be spoken.” — the actor, Duvall's co-star in “Widows,” on Instagram.

Robert De Niro

“God bless Bobby. I hope i can live till I’m 95. May he Rest in Peace.” — the actor, who co-starred with Duvall in ”The Godfather Part II" and “True Confessions,” in a statement to The Associated Press.

Adam Sandler

“Funny as hell. Strong as hell. One of the greatest actors we ever had. Such a great man to talk to and laugh with. Loved him so much. We all did. So many movies to choose from that were legendary. Watch them when you can. Sending his wife Luciana and all his family and friends our condolences.” — the actor, who starred with Duvall in “Hustle,” on X.

Michael Keaton

“another friend goes down. acted with and became friends. shared a great afternoon on my front porch talking about horses. he was greatness personified as an actor.” — the actor, Duvall's co-star in “The Paper,” on Instagram.

Robert Patrick

“We talked horses, dogs, Clemson football, dancing the tango and Marlon Brando. At one point he told me to go find the letter Marlon had sent him after they worked together on The Godfather. It was typed and perfectly composed. Bobby was more proud of that letter than his Oscar. Marlon was the actor he looked up to.” — the actor, remembering a recent visit at Duvall's home in Virginia, on Facebook.

Rob Schneider

"Powerful yet gentle as a bird in his unforgettable turn in “The Lonesome Dove,” Bob had the ability to make you forget instantly the conceit that you were watching a performance and gripped us with the sincerity and emotion of a consigliere as Tom in “The Godfather.” Equally hilarious as the surfer loving Army Officer in “Apocalypse Now,” he never gave a moment for the audience to not believe." — the actor, on Facebook.

Jamie Lee Curtis

“The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall” — the actor, on Instagram

SAG-AFTRA

“We celebrate the legacy of Robert Duvall, a true acting legend whose work shaped generations. Twice honored with SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards, his influence on the craft will endure. Our thoughts are with his wife, Luciana, and all who loved him.” — the union that represents actors and broadcasters, on X.

Mike Huckabee

“One of my best days was spending a full day with Robert Duvall & his lovely wife at his ranch — interviewed him for my then Fox News show. He was gracious, hospitable, & humble. Truly a gentleman & one of the greatest actors of all time. He didn’t ‘play’ a role— he WAS the role.” — the U.S. ambassador to Israel, on X.

Victoria and David Beckham have reportedly moved on from their feud with their son, Brooklyn. The eldest Beckham child took to his Instagram to make a series of accusations against his parents. Moreover, he claimed his mother danced inappropriately with Gordon Ramsay at his wedding to Nicola Peltz. Now, as per the source, Victoria and Beckham are done with the family conflict.

Victoria and David Beckham ‘will not provide oxygen to a fire’ in feud with son Brooklyn, per source
According to Rob Shuter, Victoria and David Beckham are no longer focused on the family feud with Brooklyn. While the couple’s eldest son keeps making headlines due to the conflict, insiders told the outlet that the dynamic behind the scenes is quite different. Sources shared that attention itself has become an integral part of Brooklyn’s story. “This is the most relevant he’s ever felt on his own,” one insider stated. “The feud keeps him in the headlines.”

Friends mentioned that the media personality believes speaking up is a sign of independence. However, critics argue that it is to keep the drama alive. A source claimed the 26-year-old “doesn’t want to step out of the spotlight right now.” They further added, “The only way he stays in the conversation is by keeping the conflict going.”

On the other hand, the Beckhams have opted for a different approach. A family insider said, “They’ve made a conscious decision — no more public back-and-forth.” The insider continued, “They will not provide oxygen to a fire.” As per sources, Victoria and David are focusing on business, brand, and moving forward. “Silence is strategic,” the insider said, adding, “For them, it’s over.”

Brooklyn was also in the news for mentioning that the former Spice Girls member danced inappropriately with Gordon Ramsay at his and Peltz’s wedding. However, the celebrity chef defended Victoria in his interview with The Sun. He stated that the fashion designer “is upset” and that “she’s right to be upset (about the wedding).” The celebrity chef added, “We were there at the wedding. There was nothing salacious. There was nothing inappropriate.” He continued, “Everyone was having fun, having a dance.”

Kate Middleton reportedly tried to offer peace talks with Meghan Markle and extended an olive branch to the Sussexes. However, it looks like the Duke and Duchess of Sussex don’t want bygones to be bygones. A recent royal book has claimed that the Princess of Wales’ efforts to start afresh were “not responded to.” Russell Myers’ upcoming biography book, “William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story,” explains the relationship between Middleton and Markle in detail.

Meghan Markle never ‘responded’ to Kate Middleton’s bid to give her a ‘chance,’ claims author
When Meghan Markle joined the Firm, it was Kate Middleton who did her best to help her get accustomed to everything and feel comfortable. In fact, the Waleses and Sussexes were spotted together many times and arrived together at notable events, earning them the nickname ‘Fab Four.’

However, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Markle’s decision to step down from their royal duties changed the family dynamic. The Express reported that in a new royal book, the author threw light on the relationship between Middleton and Markle. The book is titled “William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story” and is written by Russell Myers, the Daily Mail’s Royal Editor.

The author wrote that “Meghan and Catherine were two women from incredibly different worlds and very different backgrounds.” Myers continued that they even dressed and acted in different ways. However, despite coming from completely different backgrounds and having contrasting personalities, Middleton “was willing to give Meghan a chance.”

The writer claimed that Middleton even urged her husband to forget the rift and reconcile with his brother. In fact, it was recently reported that Middleton extended an olive branch to the couple. Sources alleged that she was even willing to “open up dialogue” and was planning “peace talks” with Markle. Meanwhile, Myers wrote that Middleton helped Markle a lot to assimilate into royal life. However, her attempts were not “responded to.”

Blake Lively abruptly walked out of a court-ordered settlement hearing with Justin Baldoni after six tense hours of negotiations — and no deal was reached. Lively was seen leaving the New York City courthouse grim-faced with her attorney and heading straight to an elevator, while Baldoni exited minutes later appearing relaxed, smiling, and holding hands with his wife, Emily. The settlement talks were held behind closed doors in adjoining courtrooms as a last-ditch effort to avoid a May 18 trial tied to their explosive It Ends With Us legal battle. A source said the talks failed and both sides are expected back in court.

Jason Momoa is heading to Super Earth. The action star has signed on to headline Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions’ film adaptation of Helldivers, based on the hit video game franchise. Justin Lin is directing, and the movie is locked for a November 10, 2027 theatrical release — currently with no major studio competition on that date. The Helldivers franchise debuted in 2015, but it was Helldivers 2 that really detonated, selling more than 12 million copies in just four months after its 2024 launch on PS5 and PC. The sequel has since expanded to Xbox and is still pulling strong numbers. The story follows an elite military force battling alien threats to protect the satirical sci-fi world of Super Earth.

James Van Der Beek has died following a battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. His wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, announced his passing on Instagram, saying he died peacefully and faced his final days with “courage, faith, and grace,” while asking for privacy as the family grieves. Van Der Beek, best known for Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, was diagnosed after a routine colonoscopy in August 2023. He publicly shared his diagnosis in November 2024, saying he was focused on treatment, his health, and his family, and expressed optimism at the time. The actor was open about how shocking the diagnosis was, especially given his active lifestyle, and described cancer as a full-time job that tested him emotionally and physically. He said one of the hardest parts was telling loved ones, particularly his six children, but also spoke movingly about the overwhelming support he received from friends and fans. Van Der Beek made his final public appearance in December, telling Today that he was feeling stronger and more hopeful, calling the experience a life-changing journey. He is survived by Kimberly and their six children.

Some Olympic hardware at the Milan-Cortina Games isn’t holding up quite like the athletes who earned it. The 2026 Winter Olympics organizing committee says it’s investigating reports that a small number of medals have broken after being awarded. The issue surfaced after multiple medalists noticed problems ranging from cracked hardware to ribbons snapping off — often during post-victory celebrations. Team USA downhill skier Breezy Johnson, who won gold, said her medal broke while she was jumping in excitement, jokingly warning others not to celebrate too hard. U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu also showed off a broken medal on social media after the ribbon detached, while teammate Danny O’Shea said he’s been handling his gold carefully to avoid damage. Another teammate, Ellie Kam, said she’s protecting hers by sleeping with it under her pillow. The problem hasn’t been limited to American athletes. German biathlete Justus Strelow was caught on camera trying — and failing — to reattach his broken bronze medal mid-celebration, and Swedish media reported that cross-country skier Ebba Andersson’s silver medal broke after falling into the snow. Organizers say they are taking the issue seriously and acknowledge how meaningful the medals are to the athletes, adding that they are working to address the problem.

Paramount Skydance just sweetened the pot in its high-stakes fight with Netflix over Warner Bros. Discovery — and it’s waving a lot more cash around to get shareholders’ attention. Paramount boosted its bid by adding a 25-cent-per-share “ticking fee”, worth about $650 million per quarter starting in January 2027 if the deal doesn’t close. It also says it’ll cover the $2.8 billion breakup fee Warner Bros. would owe Netflix. Translation: Paramount is trying to make waiting — and switching sides — very expensive. This is the latest twist in a months-long media takeover brawl. Warner Bros. Discovery, home to Warner Bros. Studios, HBO, and HBO Max, initially agreed to a Netflix deal in December after a bidding war. Paramount then came back with a hostile offer, which the WBD board originally rejected, citing concerns that Larry Ellison wasn’t backing it. That changed fast. Paramount later confirmed Larry Ellison is guaranteeing more than $43 billion in financing. Netflix countered in January by switching to an all-cash offer. Now Paramount is going even further — eliminating up to $1.5 billion in financing costs, reimbursing shareholders for fees, and agreeing to cover WBD’s bridge loan if needed. David Ellison says Paramount’s $30-per-share all-cash offer delivers more certainty, less risk, and a cleaner regulatory path.

Sandra Bernhard is checking into The White Lotus. She has been cast in Season 4 of the HBO show, though details about her character are being kept tightly under wraps. She joins an already stacked lineup that includes Helena Bonham Carter, Steve Coogan, Chris Messina, Alexander Ludwig, AJ Michalka and others, with casting still underway. Season 4 will once again follow a fresh group of wealthy guests and hotel employees over a single chaotic week, this time set in Saint-Tropez, with Château de La Messardière serving as the main location.

Bad Bunny hit the nuclear button on his Instagram right after the Super Bowl—and didn’t leave a note. Just hours after headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX halftime show on Sunday night, he wiped his entire Instagram grid, deleted his profile photo, and unfollowed everyone. The only thing left standing: a link to his album Debí Tirar Más Fotos. No explanation. No caption. Fifty million followers, suddenly staring at a blank wall.

A24 has a new king, and it’s swinging a ping-pong paddle. Marty Supreme has officially become A24’s highest-grossing movie ever worldwide, blowing past Everything Everywhere All at Once. The Timothée Chalamet film now sits at about $149 million globally, with $92.8 million coming from North America and another $56 million overseas — and that’s before several major markets even open. The movie has already set A24 records across the board, including in Australia and New Zealand, and it keeps stacking wins internationally. The UK alone has delivered a massive $21 million. Italy, Mexico, Spain, Poland, Brazil, and even Iceland are all on board, with the film notching its third straight number-one week there.

A former senior FBI official is casting serious doubt on whether Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother is actually the victim of a kidnapping at all. Chris Swecker, who previously served as an FBI assistant director, said he’s highly skeptical that Nancy Guthrie is alive or being held by abductors. Speaking on Fox News, Swecker questioned why there has been no verified proof of life, calling that a major red flag in any legitimate kidnapping case. Swecker pointed out that if someone truly had Nancy, confirming she was alive would be “very simple,” yet no evidence has been credibly authenticated. He also raised concerns about the rapidly escalating ransom demands, which reportedly jumped from $1 million to $6 million in just days — another sign, he says, that something doesn’t add up.

LEONARDTOWN, MD – The St. Mary’s County Government (SMCG) Department of Emergency Services (DES) is providing an update regarding the previously reported cybersecurity incident involving the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. CodeRED is a third-party emergency notification service used by local governments across the country to send emergency alerts.

NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – Communities surrounding Naval Air Station Patuxent River are advised that noise-generating testing events are scheduled to take place Monday, February 9 and Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.   

The president’s FCC may be lining up The View for a regulatory headache. After the show hosted Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr flagged the appearance under a renewed push to enforce “equal time” rules for political candidates. Carr’s FCC says talk shows can no longer lean on a 2006 exemption that treated them as bona fide news interviews. The Talarico interview ran about nine minutes. His primary rival, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, got 17 minutes when she appeared earlier — before the FCC’s January guidance. Disney, ABC’s parent company, didn’t file for equal-time coverage, suggesting they still believe the exemption applies. Carr’s FCC doesn’t agree and has reportedly opened a probe.

Send Help is still calling the shots at the box office. The Rachel McAdams–Dylan O’Brien thriller held onto the No. 1 spot for a second straight weekend, pulling in another $10 million in North America.

Top 10 Movies at the North American Box Office:
1. Send Help – $10 million
2. Solo Mio – $7.2 million
3. Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience – $5.6 million
4. Dracula – $4.5 million
5. Zootopia 2 – $4 million
6. Avatar: Fire and Ash – $3.5 million
7. The Strangers: Chapter 3 – $3.5 million
8. Shelter – $2.4 million
9. Melania – $2.38 million
10. Mercy – $2 million

NBCUniversal’s coverage of the Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics opening ceremony pulled in 21.4 million viewers across NBC and Peacock. That’s a 34% jump from the 2022 Beijing opening, according to early Nielsen and Adobe numbers. The ceremony itself went big and loud: fireworks forming the Olympic rings, Mariah Carey singing an Italian ballad, and the crowd making its opinions known—audible boos for Vice President JD Vance and Israel’s team included.

Universal Studios Hollywood says its new Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift roller coaster will open this summer, and yes — Vin Diesel is along for the ride, narrating the hype video with a very on-brand “You ready? Buckle up.” The attraction puts riders in muscle-car–style vehicles that drift while speeding forward, replacing the park’s old Fast & Furious tram tour elements, including the stunt show and 360-degree video tunnel. Universal first teased the coaster in 2024, dropped a preview last summer, and fans have been spotting the track under construction for months. Universal has already confirmed an Orlando version is coming in 2027, and the franchise itself isn’t slowing down either — the 11th Fast & Furious movie is set to hit theaters March 17, 2028.

Speculation was flying in Italy that Tom Cruise would show up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina — maybe even pull off another high-wire stunt during the opening ceremony, Paris-style. Reports claimed he’d rented a luxury chalet near Cortina d’Ampezzo and could be involved in the Games in some flashy way. Not so fast. According to Deadline, Cruise won’t be in Italy during the Olympics, which run today through Feb. 22.

Super Bowl LX goes down on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, and the NFL loaded this one like a greatest-hits playlist.

Opening Ceremony:
Green Day kicks things off in their hometown. Billie Joe Armstrong and company will open the night, celebrating 60 years of Super Bowl history before the football even starts.

National Anthem:
Charlie Puth handles “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Yes, he auditioned. Yes, Jay-Z approved.

“America the Beautiful”:
Brandi Carlile takes this one.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing”:
Coco Jones performs the Black national anthem, calling the moment surreal and a massive honor.

Halftime Show:
Bad Bunny is the main event.

A$AP Rocky isn’t taking the bait — even when the question comes from a kid. The rapper appeared on Julian Shapiro-Barnum’s Celebrity Substitute, where public school students interview celebrities, and one student went straight for it: Are you married to Rihanna? Rocky paused, smiled, and replied, “That’s an interesting question that you asked,” before jokingly asking if the kid would rather have Rihanna there instead. “You want Rihanna, huh? Well you got me today.” Rocky and Rihanna have been public as a couple since November 2020 and now share three children.

Leatherface is headed to the small screen — and this time, A24 is holding the power tool. A new Texas Chainsaw Massacre television series is in development with Glen Powell on board as an executive producer. The project is being developed by indie-darling studio A24 and will be directed by JT Mollner, best known for The Long Walk, according to multiple reports. Mollner says this won’t be a straight remake of the 1974 horror classic, which he called “a perfect film.” Instead, the series aims to expand the Texas Chainsaw universe in long-form storytelling while respecting the original’s gritty folklore and legacy. Powell said the original film is one of his all-time favorites.

President Trump personally reached out to Savannah Guthrie as the search for her missing mother enters its fourth day. The White House confirmed the president called the Today show host yesterday to offer support as authorities continue looking for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie. While details of the call weren’t disclosed, Trump had told reporters the day before that he planned to contact Guthrie and offer whatever federal help might be available. “I always got along very good with Savannah,” the president said from the Oval Office, calling the situation “very unusual” and “a terrible thing,” and expressing confidence that answers would come.

Ray Romano is heading back to familiar territory — the complicated, messy, emotional family — this time for HBO Max. He has been tapped to star in drama pilot How To Survive Without Me, from Greg Berlanti, Bash Doran, and Warner Bros. Television. Romano will play Leo, the newly widowed patriarch of the De Angelis family, left scrambling to become the emotional center of the household after the death of his wife, Beverly. The series kicks off in the aftermath of Beverly’s passing, as the family begins to drift without the woman who held everything together. But in classic mom fashion, Beverly isn’t done running the show — even from beyond the grave. The family must stay connected and show up for one another if they want to experience her final “project,” forcing them to confront love, loss, and their own fractured relationships. The role was written specifically for Romano, following his work with Berlanti on the 2024 Apple film Fly Me To the Moon.

TMZ says a ransom note demanding millions in Bitcoin for the return of Nancy Guthrie landed directly in its newsroom yesterday morning. The note includes a specific Bitcoin address, and TMZ confirmed it’s legit. Law enforcement is now treating it as part of the active investigation. Nancy Guthrie, 84, the mother of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was abducted from her Tucson, Arizona home late Saturday or early Sunday. Police believe she was taken from her bed in the middle of the night—no forced entry mystery anymore, this was an abduction. She was reported missing Sunday at noon.

Speedskater Erin Jackson and bobsledder Frank Del Duca have been selected as Team USA’s flag bearers for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milan–Cortina Winter Olympics. Jackson, 33, will be competing in her third Olympic Games and made history in Beijing in 2022 as the first Black woman to win an individual Winter Olympic gold medal, capturing the 500-meter speedskating title. She called the honor of carrying the flag a reflection of her family, teammates, and the country’s belief in the power of sport. Del Duca, 34, an Army sergeant, will appear in his second Olympics and will become the first bobsledder in 70 years to carry the American flag during an opening ceremony. The moment holds special meaning for him, as his family has deep Italian roots and the ceremony will take place across multiple cities in Italy. The opening ceremony happens this Friday.

Andrea Peyser of the New York Post slammed the Grammy Awards, arguing that what played out onstage with Cher crossed into elder abuse, not entertainment. Peyser says Cher appeared dazed and confused when she came out to accept a lifetime achievement award. The moment was rushed and awkward — host Trevor Noah quickly handed her the trophy, there was no tribute video, no real speech, just a brief thank-you before things went off the rails. Cher was then expected to stay onstage to present Record of the Year, but seemed unsure what to do and wandered off, only to be coaxed back by Noah. When she finally read the winner — Kendrick Lamar and SZA — she mistakenly referred to the song “Luthor” as “Luther Gandross.” The song is named after Luther Vandross, who died in 2005, and Lamar handled the moment with grace, even laughing it off and praising Vandross. But Peyser argues the audience laughter felt less forgiving and more like Cher was being mocked on live TV. Peyser places the blame squarely on Grammy producers, questioning why Cher was asked to both receive an award and immediately present another without proper preparation or stage direction. She notes the mistake could’ve happened to anyone — but better briefing or clearer cues could’ve prevented it. Her conclusion is blunt: if Cher ever returns to the Grammys, she should be honored properly, not left confused under bright lights. No multitasking, no scrambling, no embarrassment. Peyser ends by calling the moment a “disgraceful display” and says the Grammys should be ashamed.

Ben Affleck is back in another Dunkin’ Super Bowl ad, and this time he brought some serious ’90s sitcom royalty with him. The new commercial pairs the longtime Dunkin fan with Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, and Jason Alexander. A teaser released Sunday shows Affleck nervously asking the trio to critique a fake, never-aired TV pilot he supposedly made in 1995, labeled “Network Pilot ’95 v3.” After watching the tape, the three stars sit in awkward silence while Affleck enthusiastically begs for feedback, joking about “monster cringe” and claiming he destroyed all copies — before admitting he lied. Aniston and Alexander are visibly unimpressed, with Alexander muttering, “I don’t think he directed Argo,” while Aniston insists the project must never be seen. LeBlanc, however, is intrigued, asking for a copy and declaring, “Still holds up,” much to Aniston’s horror.

 

The disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is now being treated as a crime, according to Arizona law enforcement — and investigators say the circumstances are troubling. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. Saturday at her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson. By yesterday, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators found a “very concerning” scene inside the home and no longer believe she left on her own. Authorities stressed that Nancy had limited mobility and was “of sound mind”, ruling out dementia or confusion. Investigators are now reviewing security footage and asking neighbors to check Ring cameras for anything unusual.

UPDATE:
Arizona officials say they are investigating Nancy’s disappearance as a kidnapping. The Pima County Sheriff's Department in southern Arizona received a 911 call reporting Nancy was missing from her home outside Tucson around noon local time on Sunday. Yesterday, law enforcement confirmed investigators believed Nancy "was taken from the home." Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that Nancy "didn't just walk out" of her home, which is being considered a crime scene. Nanos noted Guthrie has limited mobility and "couldn't walk 50 yards by herself."

Justin Bieber made a surprise and seriously unconventional return to the Grammy stage last night, leaving people scratching their heads — and doing double takes. Bieber performed shirtless and in gym shorts, marking his first Grammys performance in four years. Inside LA’s Crypto.com Arena, Bieber delivered a stripped-down, emotional rendition of his song “Yukon,” looping electric guitar and drum samples for a raw, minimalist set. He’s previously said the song was inspired by his wife, Hailey Bieber, and cameras kept cutting to her in the audience as she smiled, cheered, and looked very much like a proud spouse.

Amber Rose is unloading on Ariana Grande, blasting singer for urging Americans to skip work, school, and shopping as part of a nationwide anti-ICE protest. Rose says the message reeks of elite hypocrisy coming from a celebrity worth hundreds of millions who won’t feel the consequences. Grande promoted a “Nationwide Shutdown” on Instagram ahead of the Jan. 30 protest, encouraging followers to halt economic activity. That didn’t sit well with Rose, who ripped the idea during a livestream, arguing that telling working families to miss paychecks and basic necessities is wildly out of touch. Her message was blunt: wealthy celebrities shouldn’t lecture people living paycheck to paycheck about sacrifice. Rose also widened the conversation to celebrities and politics, defending Nicki Minaj’s relationship with President Trump and saying she personally introduced the two. She pushed back on criticism of Minaj, pointing to her charitable work and saying political disagreements shouldn’t erase tangible help.

Sam Raimi's Rachel McAdams-Dylan O'Brien thriller, Send Help, is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $20 million over the weekend.

Here’s the rest of the top 10:
2. Iron Lung - $17.8 million
3. Melania - $7 million
4. Zootopia 2 - $5.8 million
5. Shelter - $5.5 million
6. Avatar: Fire and Ash - $5.4 million
7. Mercy - $4.7 million
8. The Housemaid - $3.5 million
9. Marty Supreme - $2.9 million
10. 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple - $1.6 million