Actor Shia LaBeouf is reportedly heading to rehab as part of his new bail conditions after an altercation during Mardi Gras in New Orleans landed him in a legal situation. The Transformers star appeared in court on February 26, where a judge ordered him to seek substance abuse treatment and submit to weekly drug testing following his arrest on two counts of battery.
Reports say a judge has ordered Shia LaBeouf to rehab after Mardi Gras arrest
Orleans Parish Criminal Court Judge Simone Levine reportedly mandated that Shia LaBeouf enroll in a rehabilitation program and post a $100,000 bond to remain out of custody while his case proceeds. The judge also required the actor to undergo immediate drug testing, which his attorney later confirmed showed no illegal substances in his system at the time.
The court date comes just over a week after LaBeouf was taken into custody during the city’s Mardi Gras festivities. Police responded to reports of a disturbance at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar in the early morning hours of February 17, where staff had removed him for aggressive behavior. According to the incident report, the actor allegedly returned to the bar and struck multiple people.
During Thursday’s hearing, Judge Levine expressed serious concerns about the nature of the allegations, particularly reports that LaBeouf used homophobic slurs during the incident. The police report reportedly claims the actor allegedly targeted two men with derogatory language while striking them, with one victim reportedly suffering a dislocated nose.
“This defendant does not take his alcohol addiction seriously,” Levine said from the bench. “This court does not believe he understands the level of seriousness when it comes to these allegations.”
Shia LaBeouf has a documented history of legal issues, including prior arrests and a 2020 sexual battery lawsuit filed by ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs, which was settled out of court in July. LaBeouf has also been open about his struggles with sobriety in past interviews and court proceedings (via AP News).
In the hit show’s fifth and final season in 2024, Dutton rode off into the proverbial sunset at peace, building a new life ranching on his own terms with his wife and son.
“I thought, ‘This is it,’” says Grimes. “I love the way this ends for him. He kind of got what he always wanted, which is just a simple life.”
Luckily for fans — somewhat less so for Dutton — that simple life is upended as Grimes once more slips into the role for the prime-time spinoff “Marshals,” which premieres Sunday on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
In an artful piece of writing, showrunner Spencer Hudnut takes Dutton from a neo-Western family drama to a Western law enforcement procedural, giving him a badge and having him join a band of U.S. Marshals in Montana.
“We wanted to make it feel organic and we wanted there to be enough of the sort of ethos of ‘Yellowstone’ in there that the original fans could have something to hold on to getting into the show, but then have it have somewhere to go that felt like its own thing,” says Grimes.
During the pilot, Dutton meets with an old comrade from his days as a Navy SEAL who gradually recruits him into their four-person Marshal team.
“May look like God’s country but the devil’s running free out here,” Dutton’s friend tells him. “I’m guessing you got your own demons to conquer, and I could sure use another door-kicker.”
“Marshals” allows the show’s creators to explore the military backstory of Dutton, a combat veteran with Special Forces skills. In the first episode, viewers will see Dutton smartly unlock a cellphone with a dead man’s eyes, a talent that wasn’t exploited on the Taylor Sheridan-led “Yellowstone.”
“We barely scratched the surface of that,” says Grimes. “In a way, it was kind of a blessing because we have all that stuff to explore now without it feeling like we just made some stuff up.”
Grimes says Dutton looks beyond the ranching life to take the job as a U.S. Marshal as a way to come out of his shell, help people and recover from personal tragedy.
“Clearly he’s making an effort to do something different here and change his life and change his son’s life at the same time,” says Grimes. “Because whatever dream that he had is over now, he’s never getting it back.”
A non-traditional procedural
The series also stars Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos and Tatanka Means, as well as familiar faces from “Yellowstone,” including Gil Birmingham, Moses Brings Plenty and Brecken Merrill as Dutton’s son.
Hudnut says the show has twists and turns each week but isn’t a regular crime-of-the-week show: “CBS really wanted this to be a non-traditional procedural, which really allowed us to lean heavily into character.”
“Marshals” joins a slate of potential future “Yellowstone” spinoffs, including “6666,” “1944” and “The Madison.” Three other “Yellowstone” spinoffs — including “1883,” “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” and “1923” — have already debuted.
Grimes gets to spend more time inside the mind of fan favorite Kayce Dutton, a watcher and a protector who only speaks when absolutely necessary and, when he does, only speaks the truth.
The actor says creating Dutton’s persona reflects what Grimes liked watching while growing up, namely actors who told a story without overdoing it, with still excellence, like Paul Newman.
“He could sort of just sit there and have a flicker in his eye and you knew what he was saying,” Grimes says. “I just was always drawn to those kinds of actors who could do a lot with a little. And so, maybe, that’s just me trying to sort of emulate my heroes in a way.”
“Marshals” promises plenty of action each week, with the team battling gangs, drug cartels, race warriors, human traffickers and polluters, among others. The pilot kicks off with a bombing.
“This show is some good people going after the bad people. And if you like that sort of thing, it’ll be right up your alley,” Grimes says.
The series also marks both Grime’s rise to lead a prime-time TV network show for the first time and also his debut as a producer. He jokes that he’s a little closer to how the sausage is made.
“I’ve been working professionally as an actor since I was 20 and I’m 42 now, so it’s been 22 years,” he says. “I’ve had plenty of time to think about if I ever do get the opportunity to be No. 1 on the call sheet of something that’s a big investment for some company, then I’ll know how to handle it, not only learning my craft, but by watching professionals be professional.”
Grimes, a new father, also has an album coming out in April, but won’t be able to tour this year due to his commitments. Fans can hear one of his new songs playing over the emotional final scene of the pilot.
Hudnut says he’s proud to extend the “Yellowstone” legacy, which has attracted Old West lovers, whether they’re urban dwellers or rugged, outdoor types.
“Really, at its heart, it’s a show about family. It’s a show about legacy,” he says. “There’s something in there that we can all relate to, whether it’s being the father or being the son or being a sibling.”
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The Hulu streaming date for a cult classic featuring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton is set for next month. While the Oscar-nominated thriller was not a commercial success, it remains one of the most beloved films with a cultural impact, even nearly three decades after its theatrical release.
Fight Club starts streaming on Hulu in March
Fight Club will begin streaming on Hulu from Sunday, March 1, 2026, the streaming giant’s schedule revealed.
The film is based on Chuck Palahniuk’s eponymous 1996 novel. David Fincher directed it with a screenplay by Jim Uhls. Its cast features Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meat Loaf, among others.
The story follows an unnamed narrator (Norton), a depressed office worker suffering from insomnia. He feels trapped in his corporate job and attends support groups for illnesses he doesn’t have as a form of therapy. During a business flight, he meets a man called Tyler (Pitt), and the two eventually open a secret underground club where men gather to release frustration. But things spiral out of control after his fight club grows significantly, and the narrator makes a shocking discovery.
Reportedly, the development of Fight Club began even before the original book was published, per The Ringer. When co-producer Ross Grayson Bell received an early galley copy of the book, he initially hesitated to adapt it because of the book’s violence. But after reading the major plot twist, he sought out several directors to helm it, including David O. Russell, though they denied the offer. Later, Fincher, having read the book by then, agreed to do it.
Interestingly, Pitt reportedly had his teeth chipped before filming to give his character an imperfect look (via Entertainment Weekly).
Upon release, Fight Club did not achieve immediate commercial success. But it managed to earn $101.3 million worldwide on a reported budget of $63 million, per Box Office Mojo. Nonetheless, it currently ranks 13th on IMDb’s Top 250 Movies list and is one of the most referenced movies of modern times.
NEW YORK (AP) — Early in the first episode of the “Scrubs” revival, Dr. John Dorian jumps onto Dr. Christopher Turk for a piggyback ride down the corridor of Sacred Heart Hospital like nothing’s changed in over a decade. But a lot has.
For one, Turk, now a father of four, suffers from sciatica, cutting the tomfoolery short as they tumble to the ground. And, two, Dorian needs reading glasses. Turns out plenty has changed in the 17 years since “Scrubs” last ended its run.
“They’re still 12 years old every time they’re together, but they’re also still both leading very big, responsible adult lives,” says Bill Lawrence, the show’s creator who has returned for the revival. “It just felt like it was time to revisit the old gang.”
“Scrubs” — whose first two episodes premiere back-to-back Wednesday on ABC and stream next day on Hulu — picks up with the same characters all these years later, but this time, in addition to some physical wear and tear, the one-time interns are the teachers to a group of rookie doctors.
“We were new and we were scared as interns and scared in this new element of medicine and insecure and unsure of what we were doing,” says Sarah Chalke, who plays Dr. Elliot Reid. “So to get to come back, we really have grown and really become great leaders and great teachers.”
Back to reality for “Scrubs”
The revival retains Lawrence’s voice for “Scrubs” — pop culture-hyper-aware and surreal but always with sentiment. The cast admits the show became a little too cartoonish in later seasons, with an ostrich wearing a Kangol hat and J.D. stuffed into a backpack to sneak into a movie theater.
“Bill Lawrence would be the first to say that what he really wanted to do was sort of ground it again and start back with the based-in-reality thing that we had in the first couple years of the show,” says Zach Braff, who plays Dr. Dorian. “We still have a mix of drama and comedy, but reset to based completely in reality.”
One thing that had to change was Dr. Perry Cox, the head of medicine played by John C. McGinley with stone-faced rage and fiery contempt. Back in the old days, he could humiliate and berate his interns.
That won’t fly in 2026: “I can’t work them crazy hours or even abuse them anymore,” Cox complains in the revival, calling the new interns “fragile little Christmas ornaments.” One of the new interns says to him: “You’re giving mean football coach vibes.”
Lawrence in anticipation of the relaunch consulted medical residents to find out how hospitals and medicine had changed over the years and was told that administrators would have no patience with a brutal Cox in 2026.
“All the residents we talked about told us that Dr. Cox would be fired immediately nowadays,” says Lawrence. He also added Vanessa Bayer to the cast, playing an HR officer quick to suggest sensitivity training.
The first seven seasons of “Scrubs” originally aired on NBC, but after Season 7 — which was shortened due to a writers strike — the series moved to ABC for Season 8. A ninth season with J.D., Turk, and Cox was called “Scrubs: Med School.”
Braff and Faison — real friends offscreen — kept the show in fans’ minds with a string of T-Mobile commercials and a podcast that explored the episodes, Fake Doctors, Real Friends.
The end of Season 8 — the following season is not considered “Scrubs” cannon — had J.D. having all his fantasies come true — marrying Elliot, having children and keeping up his friendship with Turk, who is married to head nurse Carla. That neat bow had to be jettisoned for 2026.
“We knew from the start that we couldn’t live in a world that all of his fantasies had come true,” says Lawrence. “Life throws you some blows and throws you to some victories. You drift from people you care about. Sometimes your world gets smaller. Sometimes things get harder and there still have to be mountains to overcome. So we really wanted to thematically show that journey of what the second stage of life looks like.”
The central bromance of “Scrubs”
Central to the success of “Scrubs” is the bromance between J.D. and Turk, which doesn’t end when the cameras are turned off. The revival arrives as the topic of male loneliness and friendship is being debated.
“It’s a half hour comedy, but it takes head on the idea of the joy that you can still find in being silly and having love in your life that isn’t just your romantic love — the joy and love you have with your friends as a man in 2026,” says Braff.
Faison adds: “I value my friendship. I don’t have many of them, but he’s the one friendship that I do have that I know I can count on, at least right now. Maybe in 10 years, he might change his mind on how he feels about me.”
“We’ll see how you behave,” Braff jokes.
Lawrence says he often writes about male friendships because he grew up in a family that wasn’t very demonstrative emotionally. His other current titles include “Shrinking” and “Ted Lasso,” which also explore bonding and mentoring.
“I started very young writing about friendships and, maybe on some level, the wish fulfillment of how personal I truly hoped they could be,” he says. “I crave those friendships and I craved that mentorship so I maybe write about them too much.”
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HBO Max’s TV and movie release schedule for February 23 to February 28, 2026, includes a critically acclaimed comedy film. Paddington 2, Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8, Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1, and Lost Women of Alaska (ID) are set to arrive on the platform.
On February 24, Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8 drops on HBO Max. The reality TV series chronicles the lives of America’s Customs and Border Protection Agency. We see them protecting the border and stopping terrorists, including drugs and illegal weapons, from being trafficked into the country.
Furthermore, Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1, arrives on the streaming platform. It follows contractor Mike Holmes teaming up with his kids, Michael, and Sherry. The team decides to fix failed renovations and fulfill the dreams of homeowners by creating beautiful and livable houses.
Also coming to HBO Max is Lost Women of Alaska. The documentary series revolves around the stories of three Alaska native women. Their lives turned upside down when they ended up getting targeted by a ruthless serial killer.
Additionally, a live-action animated comedy film, Paddington 2, will be available on the streaming platform. Directed by Paul King, it focuses on the fun-loving bear Paddington wishing to buy a special gift for his aunt’s 100th birthday, so he begins performing several odd jobs.
New HBO Max releases from February 23-28 listed
Below are all the new TV shows and movies set to release on HBO Max from February 23 February 28, 2026.
Tuesday, February 24
Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8 (Discovery)
Wednesday, February 25
Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1 (HGTV)
“I think when the lights go out, it’s over,” he said in an interview for “Famous Last Words,” a Netflix series that’s available now. “I do believe that once we go to sleep or however it is we — we go, once we’re gone, we’re gone.”
He also hoped in the interview that his two daughters, Billie and Georgia, would remember how he was present in their lives. He went to beach volleyball games and dance recitals, adding that he’d seen “The Nutcracker” many times and his review was, “That thing drones on, man.”
“Famous Last Words” is based on a show that originated in Denmark. The premise is that a person is interviewed — executive producer Brad Falchuk does the questioning in the Netflix show — and it will not be released until their death.
Dane’s interview is the second episode. The first was with primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall, who died last October. Falchuk tells The Associated Press he’s recorded five conversations already with plans for more.
No one else was present on set for the taping last November and even the camera operators were in a different room.
“The guest needs to be totally safe to speak honestly and say whatever they want and know that they’re leaving something for people to experience with them not here,” Falchuk said on Friday. Only a small number of people work on the production of the show afterward. “Very, very few people have seen it and very, very people even know whose done it,” explained Falchuk.
“Famous people don’t often get an opportunity to speak honestly about themselves and about what they think in the world,” said Falchuk who is married to Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow. “They have to be very protective, especially nowadays. They say things and it goes everywhere and it gets misinterpreted and they also want to keep working or keep you know doing what they do, so this is an opportunity for them not to have to be guarded.”
Dane’s ALS advocacy lives on
After his ALS diagnosis, Dane became an advocate to raise awareness and money to fight the disease. After his death, the organization I AM ALS released clips of him recorded for an upcoming documentary.
“It’s a tough thing to respond to, it’s a tough thing to live with, yeah. But it’s really hard for the people around me too. And it’s almost like — in a weird way, it’s to some benefit, because I spend a lot of my time consoling others,” he said in a clip released Friday.
Filmmaker Chris Burke also captured Dane on a trip to Washington D.C. where he lobbied politicians for a bill that would help accelerate research, expand access to treatment and secure one billion dollars in federal funding for ALS patients.
“He understood that ALS is not just a diagnosis; it is a call to action for families, for answers, and for change,” the organization said in a statement after Dane’s death.
Dane’s last message to his daughters
In the Netflix show, Dane also reflected on the lifelong impact of losing his father at age 7 and subsequent struggles with addiction to drugs and alcohol. He said he immediately knew he would marry Rebecca Gayheart when he met her and shared a memory of a family vacation to France where he spent a car ride speaking with a “spot on” French accent that made everyone laugh.
The most poignant part of the taping was at the end — when Falchuk left the room for Dane to look into the camera and deliver a final message which he dedicated to his daughters. Dane shared that his diagnosis with ALS taught him to be present. He also hoped the girls would “fall in love,” whether it be with a person or something that would make them want to wake up each morning.
“I hope you won’t just listen to me. I hope you’ll hear me,” he said.
Falchuk said this final message is something each guest has the opportunity to do. “People do all different kinds of stuff. Some people write it. Jane improvised hers. Eric wrote his,” said Falchuk, who was visibly emotional at the idea of Dane’s daughters watching his message.
“It’s hard to think about that,” he said. “They’re grieving and he loved them so much. They loved him so much and they’re just a beautiful family. I don’t know. Maybe they’ll watch it. Maybe they’ll never watch it, whatever it may be.”
Falchuk and Dane had dinner prior to filming and they didn’t know each other well, but a new friendship had developed from the experience.
”I’m grieving Eric a lot right now. It’s very hard. I was not expecting this to happen this soon. And I miss him,” said Falchuk. “It’s hard when they die. It is hard.”
The exchange seemed to also have an impact on Dane, who told Falchuk, “This is probably the most revealing and in-depth conversation I’ve had with just about anybody.”
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Grey’s Anatomy fans have tuned in year after year to watch the cast deal with some of the most intense medical emergencies — and, in the process, have seen the show’s stars deal with their own health scares in real life.
“Say, speaking of troubles, it’s the darndest thing, but it turns out I have a rather rare genetic neuromuscular disorder. Weird, right? It’s called Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome, or CMS,” Bailey, who played Joe the bartender on the popular series for several years, announced via X at the time.
“CMS is a genetic disease that disrupts the communication between the brain and the muscle at the ‘nerve/muscle junction’… or whatever doctors call it,” he added.
Bailey is not the only Grey’s cast member who has been open about their health struggles and diagnoses. Keep scrolling to read more on what the cast has endured behind-the-scenes.
Kate Walsh
Kate WalshKevin Winter/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter
During a 2017 visit on The Today Show, Walsh revealed she was diagnosed with a brain tumor two years earlier in 2015.
“I was exhausted,” she explained. “But I’d just wrapped a show, ‘Bad Judge,’ and I was starring in it and executive producing, so it wasn’t unheard of to be totally exhausted. So I thought I just really burned myself out.”
But she didn’t get her energy back, so Walsh consulted with her doctor after she began experiencing memory problems.
“I couldn’t find my words; I couldn’t find my thoughts. It was subtle, then it got pretty apparent pretty quick,” she explained. Ultimately, doctors revealed the lemon-sized tumor from her brain.
“I was very lucky that it was benign, and they got it all out,” she concluded,
Camilla Luddington
Camilla LuddingtonAmy Sussman/Getty Images
While speaking to People in October 2025, Luddington shared she’d been diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder Hashimoto’s disease earlier in the same year.
“It’s still new to me,” Luddington told the publication at the time. “I got the diagnosis at the beginning of summer, so I’m fresh into this journey. I am on Levothyroxine, which is a thyroid medicine, and I can tell you that a lot of things have changed.”
She continued, “I feel like I have so much less inflammation, I was very puffy all the time, not knowing why I was exhausted. I was not working out. I hadn’t seen a workout class in years, and I’m back at Barry’s bootcamp lifting weights. So I feel more myself. I feel like I have more energy for work, for my family.”
Luddington also opened up about her symptoms.
“One thing that I couldn’t understand was I had a lot of brain fog, and now I understand that when your thyroid is sort of all over the place, that’s what that can feel like,” Luddington recalled. “The exhaustion of brain fog. So just literally being able to be present with whoever on set, with my family, is a huge difference.
James Pickens Jr.
James Pickens Jr.Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images
“It’s not the kind of news anyone wants to hear, but to be honest, prostate cancer has run through my family,” the actor said. “My father had it. He had a lot of brothers; several of them had it. I would have been surprised if I hadn’t gotten it.”
Luckily, he has proof in his family that the disease can be overcome.
“I’ve got a 90-year-old first cousin, who’s still alive, actually; he had it,” he explained. “His son has it. A couple of his brothers had it. No one, as far as I know, has succumbed to it.”
Steven W. Bailey
Steven W. BaileyAdam Taylor/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images
“Say, speaking of troubles, it’s the darndest thing, but it turns out I have a rather rare genetic neuromuscular disorder. Weird, right? It’s called Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome, or CMS,” he announced via X.
“CMS is a genetic disease that disrupts the communication between the brain and the muscle at the ‘nerve/muscle junction’… or whatever doctors call it,” he also explained. “There are billions of these junction dodads in a body, and an increasing number of mine seem to be on the blink. Troublesome, little buggers — right?”
He continued, “The point is: my muscles aren’t clearly receiving all my brain’s orders to do all the swell things muscles are meant to do. It’s a drag. The result being that my hands, arms and legs tire quicker than they should, which makes them weaker than, well … anticipated. Sustained repetitive movements are particularly difficult and can cause my muscles to temporarily tighten and shut down.”
Eric Dane
Eric DaneFrazer Harrison/Getty Images for Prime Video
“I have been diagnosed with ALS,” the actor said in a statement to People. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”
He also expressed that he planned to return to work on the hit HBO series, Europhia, for the show’s final season.
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“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to the set of Euphoria next week,” the statement continued. “I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
Dane died at age 53 in February 2026.
ALS stands for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The condition, also referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, per the Mayo Clinic. There is no known cure.
Sharon Stone is sharing her thoughts on people fearing aging and nudity. In a recent video on social media, the actress offered an unfiltered take on the taboos.
Sharon Stone discusses her reaction to people’s fear of ‘aging’ and ‘nudity’
Sharon Stone took to her Instagram to share a candid video talking about aging and nudity. The clip sees the Basic Instinct star recall her experience during her studio tour. Stone remembered how the filming crew asked to remove a naked woman’s painting. She wrote her feelings in the caption.
“I got really fired up about this when I was touring my studio a few weeks back,” Stone said. The 67-year-old continued, “The filming crew had requested to move a painting out of shot, “the Goddess” whom happens to be a naked woman.”
Stone also mentioned, “Why in 2026 are we still afraid of aging & living in our own selves.” The Golden Globe Award winner further added, “We are more than appearance.” She explained, “We are artists, mothers, sisters, wives, nurses, teachers… and the list goes on!”
Moreover, Stone expressed how “we are afraid of nudity on our screens, our bodies, our home.. but not violence or every other thing we are constantly bombarded with day in and day out?” In the video, the iconic actress said, “Are we supposed to be terrified when we look in the mirror?”
She continued, “Is it supposed to be a secret when we pee and poo and brush our teeth?” Stone added, “Why are we supposed to be afraid of our own human self? It’s like the weirdest idea in the world to me.”
The mother of three added, “Excuse me, I wear it every day.” She further stated, “I get up in it. I go to sleep in it. I pee in it. I poos in it.” Stone exclaimed, “It’s my apartment. I live here.” In another video, she explained how one should not be “afraid” of oneself. Stone explained one shouldn’t be afraid of their bodies and should accept their human selves.
Anderson Cooperis leaving60 Minutes after nearly 20 years with the program. His departure comes amid ongoing changes at CBS News and brings his long run as a correspondent on the broadcast to a close.
Anderson Cooper announces he’s leaving CBS News’ 60 Minutes
Anderson Cooper is leaving 60 Minutes after nearly two decades as a correspondent, with the media newsletter Breaker first reporting the development. The CNN anchor chose not to extend his contract with the CBS program. His last segment, featuring an interview with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, aired Sunday.
Cooper will remain at CNN, where he anchors Anderson Cooper 360 and the weekly show The Whole Story. He also hosts the podcast and streaming series All There Is and covers major national and international events. His work on 60 Minutes was part of a partnership agreement between CNN and CBS News.
“Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper said in a statement. “I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business. For nearly twenty years, I’ve been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me” (via The Hollywood Reporter).
CBS News said in a statement, “For more than two decades, Anderson Cooper has taken 60 Minutes viewers on journeys to faraway places, told us unforgettable stories, reported consequential investigations and interviewed many prominent figures. We’re grateful to him for dedicating so much of his life to this broadcast, and understand the importance of spending more time with family. 60 Minutes will be here if he ever wants to return.”
NEW YORK (AP) — Logan Paul has set a new world’s record — for the auction price of a trading card.
The wrestling and social media star’s rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a “Holy Grail” for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding. Paul had purchased the card in 2021 for $5.275 million, a Guinness record at the time for a Pokémon card. He had added a diamond necklace and custom case and wore the card at WrestleMania 38 in 2022.
Guinness World Records adjudicator Sarah Casson was on hand Monday for the auction’s closure, which was livestreamed on YouTube, and confirmed the price was a record not just for a Pokémon card, but for any trading card sold at auction.
“Oh my gosh, this is crazy,” said Paul, who placed the card around the neck of winning bidder A.J. Scaramucci, a venture capitalist and son of former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci.
The card was designed by Atsuko Nishida for a 1998 contest. Only a few dozen are believed to exist, and Paul’s card is believed the only with a quality rating of 10.
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Netflix‘s upcoming TV and movie release schedule for February 16 to February 22, 2026, includes new Netflix releases like The Night Agent Season 3, as well as films like The Iron Claw, The Addams Family, and The Expendables.
On February 19, The Iron Claw will be available on Netflix. The sports drama follows the life of a professional wrestling family, the Von Erichs. However, the path to success is filled with struggles and tragedy.
The Night Agent Season 3 also premieres on the streaming platform on the same day, picking up the story of agent Peter Sutherland after the events of Season 2, which premiered in January last year.
On February 20, both 2019’s The Addams Family and its 2021 sequel will be added to the streaming platform. The animated family comedy movies follow the exploits of the iconic spooky family, featuring the voice talents of stars like Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron.
All four of Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables movies will also be added to Netflix that day. The movies follow a shifting roster of mercenaries led by Stallone’s Barney Ross and his right-hand man, Lee Christmas, played by Jason Statham.
New Netflix releases for February 16- February 22, 2026
Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Netflix from February 16 to February 22, 2026.
“We shot the reunion yesterday,” Rinna, 62, teased in a Saturday, February 14, video shared via TikTok. “Let me say one thing: Everything was taken care of. Whether you’ll see it or not, I don’t know because I don’t have control over that.”
Without saying more, Rinna teased how she handled her reunion business.
“You know what needed to be done, and it was done,” she said. “Yep, ‘cause if you want a Housewife, I’ll give you a Housewife, honey. Eight years.”
Lisa Rinna got emotional on The Traitors about how her retirement from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills affected her. Warning: spoilers ahead for the newest episode of The Traitors. During the Thursday, January 29, episode of the hit Peacock series, Lisa, 62, was the newest person to be banished at the roundtable. She then […]
Rinna, who left The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2023, appeared on season 4 of Peacock’s The Traitors. She was chosen as a Traitor alongside Rob Rausch and Candiace Dillard-Bassett.
“[Rob is] super smart,” Rinna revealed of the Love Island USA alum in a TikTok video shared last month. “What I’m realizing is, he’s so good-looking that people are too afraid to look at him for very long … [but] he’s totally smart.”
She continued, “He’s playing the game, like, unbelievably, right? He’s so good-looking that nobody suspects him because they can’t clock him for very long because it’s too uncomfortable because he’s so gorgeous.”
Rinna further believes that she was immune from getting distracted by Rausch’s good looks.
“I’m used to it. I mean, Harry Hamlin [was People’s] Sexiest Man Alive [in 1987]. I’m married to that,” she quipped at the time. “I’m used to that kind of hotness, so it doesn’t affect me so much. I can handle it because I’m used to it. I’m able to look right at him, talk to him, not get shaken by him because I’m surrounded by hotness [at home].”
After the show started airing, Rinna also made waves when she called fellow costar Colton Underwood a “stalker” via social media. (Underwood’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Randolph was briefly granted a restraining order in 2020 for alleged harassment. The case was dropped within two months when the now-exes settled their dispute privately.)
“It’s come to my attention that my post that I responded to in my Housewife mode is taking on a life of its own,” Rinna said in a January 24 social media video. “It’s causing real problems for Colton and I do not want this because Colton and I are great. He was a great, and is a great, nemesis for me on the show in the game.”
The Traitors season 4 star Lisa Rinna is sharing her hot takes on what went down in the castle as the competition reaches a boiling point. “I’m gonna start with this, Rob R. He’s super smart,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alums, 62, said in a TikTok video shared ahead of the Thursday, January […]
Rinna added, “Now, as you know, if you ask me to be a Housewife I’ll bring it to you, right? That’s what I was doing, all in the name of the game. But just so you know, I am totally great with Colton. I have been texting with him. We talk. Everything is great.”
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Rinna further stressed that she felt “horrible” for her original comments about Underwood, 34.
“I am here to play the game, to have fun, and Colton is a great nemesis for me. We had so much fun,” she stated. “I always, always had a great time with him. So please guys, be gentle. It’s a game. It’s a TV show. We’re all doing the best we can. Don’t send death threats or do anything to jeopardize somebody’s family.”
New episodes of The Traitors air on Peacock Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.
This Is the End, a 2013 comedy hit featuring Seth Rogenand Jonah Hill, will be removed from Netflix’s streaming library next month. The supporting cast roster includes several other renowned comedy actors, playing fictionalized versions of themselves during a Biblical apocalypse.
This Is the End leaves Netflix in March
The popular apocalyptic horror comedy will not be a part of Netflix’s library soon.
As per What’s on Netflix, This Is the End will be exiting the streaming platform on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Directed by longtime collaborators Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the movie is a feature-length version of their 2007 short film, Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse. The movie features Rogen, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, and Emma Watson, among others.
This Is the End follows a group of celebrities as fictionalized versions of themselves as they navigate a Biblical apocalypse. The story kicks off when a Rapture suddenly appears at a convenience store where Seth and Jay are. They later flee back to Franco’s housewarming party, where a massive earthquake strikes, swallowing most of the partygoers. The surviving group then faces increasingly bizarre and supernatural events, including demonic creatures and Jonah Hill becoming possessed.
Released on June 12, 2013, the movie received a positive reception from both critics and audiences. It currently has a 82% Tomatometer score and 71% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. Moreover, This Is the End earned more than $126 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run (via Box Office Mojo).
The movie’s original title was reportedly The End of the World. However, Simon Pegg reached out to the filmmakers to change the title. This was because it was similar to his then-upcoming movie, The World’s End (via Vulture). Subsequently, Rogen announced the new title with a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Interestingly, This Is the End’s first trailer and poster were released on December 20, 2012. It was one day before the supposed December 21, 2012, apocalypse associated with the Mayan Long Count calendar.
Mel Gibson‘s Oscar-nominated biblical movie is making its way out of Netflix’s library later next month. Released in 2004, the R-rated period drama became the highest-grossing independent movie of all time—a title it still boasts.
The Passion of the Christ is leaving Netflix in March
Mel Gibson directed the movie from a script he co-wrote with Benedict Fitzgerald. It portrays the final 12 hours leading to Jesus Christ’s death. The cast features Jim Caviezel as Jesus, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, Christo Jivkov as John, Francesco De Vito as Peter, Monica Bellucci as Mary, and Mattia Sbragia as Caiaphas, among others, in prominent roles.
The movie had become a controversial subject even before its theatrical release. Due to major anti-semitism allegations from the Jewish community, several Hollywood production companies had refused to produce it. Gibson later decided to fund it independently through his production company, Icon Productions, and distributed it with the help of Newmarket Films.
The controversies continued even after the movie’s release, which opened to mixed-to-negative reviews from critics. It currently has 49% critic approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences, however, gave it a warmer welcome, and it currently holds a strong 81% Popcornmeter score from over 250,000 user ratings.
Furthermore, the movie became a box office success, concluding its theatrical run with global earnings of over $609 million. As of 2026, The Passion of the Christ remains the highest-grossing independent film of all time. Later, it earned three Academy Award nominations for Best Achievement in Cinematography, Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Score, and Best Achievement in Makeup.
In early 2025, Gibson revealed that a second part, titled Resurrection of the Christ, is in development during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. At the time, he also said his team aimed for a 2026 release.
However, in August 2025, it was announced that it will be released in two parts. Part One will debut on Good Friday, March 26, 2027, and Part Two on Ascension Day, Thursday, May 6, 2027.
NEW YORK (AP) — Christian Siriano barely had 48 hours to design his finale gown for his New York Fashion Week show. The iridescent green liquid fabric Siriano had ordered from Italy was stuck in customs for weeks before it finally arrived shortly before Thursday’s runway show.
The designer of “Project Runway” fame may have been accustomed to executing his designs on a tight deadline but with months to design his other looks, he told The Associated Press, that the last-minute design brought a fresh wave of excitement ahead of his show.
“The best dresses come at the end because I’m really, really in it,” he said.
Unlike his previous shows, where Siriano decorated his venues in sync with this theme, this time around the designer pared down the atmospheric drama allowing his clothes to speak for themselves. For his latest collection, the designer experimented with texture and a variety of colors to create his surrealist dream.
“It was more of an idea of this fantasy dream, maybe like a Dali painting that can never be explained,” he said. “It really is this dreamlike world that hopefully everybody feels really beautiful in.”
Siriano’s fashionable crew of celebrity friends and loyal customers sat front row, including actors Leslie Jones, Uzo Aduba, Julia Fox, Natasha Lyonne, Whoopi Goldberg and rock singer Taylor Momsen.
The show opened with black and white structured looks before models emerged dipped in a sea of colors. They stopped along the runway to pose with their hair transformed into a surrealist swoop style, crisscrossed around their necks.
Siriano’s collection reimagined red carpet silhouettes including eye-catching gowns with dramatic asymmetric necklines and exaggerated tulle sleeves or peplums. Even his black and white designs, featured shimmering fringe, alluring cut outs, feathers or delicate beading.
Siriano’s looks are not for the wallflower. The designer fashioned several revealing sheer looks.
In typical Siriano fashion, the runway was filled with models of all sizes and genders.
“We need to escape and be somewhere else … in a dream world,” he said. This will be a celebration of like, beauty, bodies, age and cultures and we need that.
Siriano’s standout looks of the night featured pops of color including a chartreuse lace cropped jacket and maxi skirt, and the bright green ombre bubble gown that arrived shortly before his show.
Siriano’s supermodel muse Coco Rocha closed the show in the ombre bubble gown. As Rocha theatrically posed down the runway, she locked eyes with guests. Celebrity guest Jones cheered on the model, yelling “drama” as she passed by.
“He makes you feel secure in his clothes,” Jones said of Siriano. “It doesn’t matter what size you are; he’s going to make you feel beautiful and that’s the essence of Christian.”
AP entertainment producer John Carucci contributed to this report.
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The Thursday, February 12, episode showed the duo having dinner to discuss Dorit’s ongoing issues with her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, and how Mauricio could help. Most of their discussion surrounded a possible “schedule” with the kids. Dorit claimed she was not “restricting” PK from seeing the kids, but Mauricio seemed to have heard otherwise.
“I want him to be involved. I need him to be involved,” she said. “But he has to show up clearheaded.”
Dorit claimed during Thursday’s episode that PK has “started drinking again” as well.
“He’s not drinking every day. He’s not overdrinking,” Mauricio said, defending his friend. “I go to dinner with him. He’s ordering a glass of wine, maybe two. We’re not sitting there pounding it. That’s not what he’s doing.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fans can expect some tension between Dorit and PK Kemsley as they navigate their separation during season 14. “Things don’t stay amicable between PK and I, and it was a big shock to me,” Dorit, 48, teased to Us Weekly exclusively while promoting RHOBH. “Don’t forget, we had just […]
Dorit responded, “He didn’t stop drinking for a year because [it was] just for a casual thing. He stopped drinking because he needed to stop drinking.”
“I’ve spent months trying to get PK to talk to me. I don’t know what his intentions are,” Dorit, 49, claimed during her confessional. “I don’t know where his head is, and right now I feel like I’m in limbo and I don’t have control over what happens next. I know I need to do something about it.”
Dorit further explained to viewers that the “biggest issue” with PK is his alleged failure to communicate with her.
“I’m really hoping that Mau can help,” she continued in her confessional. “Maybe as one of PK’s closest friends, Mau will nudge him in the right direction so we can get on the same page, because that’s what’s best for the kids.”
Dorit and PK announced their separation in May 2024 after nine years of marriage. She filed for divorce in April 2025. The former couple share son Jagger and daughter Phoenix.
While some Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars have been a part of the Bravo hit since season 1 — looking at you, Kyle Richards — others have proved that diamonds aren’t forever. The sixth installment in the Real Housewives franchise was announced in March 2010 and aired its first season seven months later. At the […]
During the sit-down that aired on Thursday, Mauricio made it clear that he wasn’t there “to take a side” and only wanted to offer guidance.
“He’s never once texted me to see the kids,” Dorit claimed. Mauricio responded, “He’s given me his phone and I’ve scrolled up and down the entire thing and seen your replies, his replies, the conversations about the kids.”
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Dorit claimed it was an “isolated” conversation, claiming that PK was making things “one-sided,” but Mauricio disagreed. In her confessional, Dorit alleged that PK was most likely omitting the context of the conversations.
“If you want to help, Mau, then go to your friend and say to him, ‘PK, what’s the matter with you? She’s tried to sit down and speak to you,’” she said. “Tell him, ‘You’ve got to think about your kids.’ I am on his side. I am not his enemy.”
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills airs on Bravo Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET and streams the next day on Peacock.
After months of continued struggle and intense media coverage, Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively failed to reach a deal to settle her sexual harassment lawsuit on Wednesday. This came after a day-long mediation in federal court. Baldoni’s attorney later confirmed that no deal was reached and believed that a trial was imminent.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni fail to settle lawsuit
The It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have been involved in a legal battle for nearly two years now, which also dragged in other big names like Taylor Swift, Ryan Reynolds, and Jenny Slate.
Many hoped that the two would solve the case before it went to trial. However, this did not end up happening.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni entered the New York courthouse on Friday morning and reportedly spent six hours in separate courtrooms. At the end of the ordeal, the pair got out of the courthouse and did not answer the swarming media waiting outside (via Variety).
Baldoni’s attorney confirmed to the press that no deal had been reached. He also acknowledged that a deal could still happen, but it still seemed unlikely. When asked if he believed a trial was imminent, the attorney said, “I do. We’re looking forward to it.”
The mediation with Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave was a part of the routine federal procedure. It seems that neither side expected the talks to reach anywhere.
Lively has accused Baldoni of harassing her on the sets of It Ends With Us. She also accused him of working with his publicists to orchestrate a smear campaign against her.
A trial for this case is set for May 18, 2026.
Blake Lively has included a potential witness list that comprises nearly 100 big names, like Emily Blunt, Gigi Hadid, and Hugh Jackman.
James Van Der Beek died in February 2026 at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.
The Connecticut-born actor was diagnosed with the illness in August 2023, but kept his battle under wraps until November 2024. At the time, Van Der Beek revealed that he had “been privately dealing with this diagnosis and [was] taking steps to resolve it” with support from his family, including wife Kimberly and their six children.
Van Der Beek’s death was confirmed in a statement shared via Instagram on February 11, 2026.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” the statement read. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
Van Der Beek, who was very vocal about his cancer fight prior to his death, rose to fame as a teen with his starring role as Dawson Leery in The WB’s Dawson’s Creek. The teen drama, which aired from 1998 to 2003, turned him into a household name and led to other famous projects, including the 1999 film Varsity Blues and more.
Keep scrolling for a look back at Van Der Beek’s most beloved TV and movie roles:
‘Dawson’s Creek’
James Van Der Beek became a teen idol due to Dawson’s Creek, in which he played young wannabe filmmaker Dawson Leery. The show followed Dawson’s life with his best friend Joey (Katie Holmes), close pal Pacey (Joshua Jackson), girl next door Jen (Michelle Williams) and more.
“It’s tough to compete with something that was the cultural phenomenon that Dawson’s Creek was,” Van Der Beek told Vulture in 2013.
The cast of Dawson’s Creekreunited in September 2025 for a live script reading of the 1998 pilot episode in support of F Cancer. Though Van Der Beek was supposed to attend the event in person, he announced the day prior that he would have to skip due to illness. He ultimately made a cameo via a video statement.
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“I can’t believe I’m not there,” the actor said. “I can’t believe I don’t get to hug my castmates, my beautiful cast, in person, and I just wanted to stand on that stage and thank every single person in this theater for being here tonight — from the cast to the crew to everybody who donated their time and has been so generous. And especially every single last one of you. You’re the best fans in the world. Thank you for coming.”
‘Varsity Blues’
Shortly after Dawson’s Creek debuted, Van Der Beek landed the role of Jonathan “Mox” Moxon, an academically successful but rebellious backup quarterback for his high school’s varsity football team, in the 1999 sports comedy-drama Varsity Blues. Jon Voight, Paul Walker, Ron Lester and Scott Caan also starred in the film.
In 2012, Van Der Beek appeared in the sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 as a fictionalized version of himself. The series also starred Krysten Ritter and Dreama Walker.
‘The Rules of Attraction’
Van Der Beek took on a darker role in the 2002 black comedy drama The Rules of Attraction, based on Bret Easton Ellis‘ 1987 novel. Van Der Beek stars as Sean Bateman, a drug dealer from Berlin, New Hampshire, and the younger brother of Patrick Bateman, the main character of American Psycho.
The film also starred Shannyn Sossamon, Ian Somerhalder, Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Kip Pardue and Joel Michaely.
As the Trump administration prepares to close the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, the head of Washington’s performing arts center has warned its staff about impending cuts that will leave “skeletal teams.”
In a Tuesday memo obtained by The Associated Press, Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell told staff that “departments will obviously function on a much smaller scale with some units totally reduced or on hold until we begin preparations to reopen in 2028,” promising “permanent or temporary adjustments for most everyone.”
A Kennedy Center spokesperson declined comment Wednesday.
Over the next few months, he wrote, department heads would be “evaluating the needs and making the decisions as to what these skeletal teams left in place during the facility and closure and construction phase will look like.” Grenell said leadership would “provide as much clarity and advance notice as possible.”
The Kennedy Center is slated to close in early July. Few details about what the renovations will look like have been released since President Donald Trump announced his plan at the beginning of February. Neither Trump nor Grenell have provided evidence to support claims about the building being in disrepair, and last October, Trump had pledged it would remain open during renovations.
It’s unclear exactly how many employees the center currently has, but a 2025 tax filing said nearly 2,500 people were employed during the 2023 calendar year. A request for comment sent to Kennedy Center Arts Workers United, which represents artists and arts professionals affiliated with the center — wasn’t immediately returned.
Leading performers and groups have left or canceled appearances since Trump ousted the center’s leadership a year ago and added his own name to the building in December. The Washington Post, which first reported about Grenell’s memo, has also cited significant drops in ticket revenue that — along with private philanthropy — comprises the center’s operating budget. Officials have yet to say whether such long-running traditions as the Mark Twain Award for comedy or the honors ceremony for lifetime contributions to the arts will continue while the center is closed.
The Kennedy Center was first conceived as a national cultural facility during the Eisenhower administration, in the 1950s. President John F. Kennedy led a fundraising initiative, and the yet-to-be-built center was named in his honor following his assassination. It opened in 1971 and has become a preeminent showcase for theater, music and dramatic performances, enjoying bipartisan backing until Trump’s return to office last year.
“This renovation represents a generational investment in our future,” Grenell wrote. “When we reopen, we will do so as a stronger organization — one that honors our legacy while expanding our impact.”
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The afterparty of Saturday Night Live‘s 50th anniversary was a night of glamour and excitement. However, for Andy Samberg, it was an evening that left him feeling “like a rag doll.” The Brooklyn Nine-Nine star recently opened up about his wild first encounter with Jason Momoa at the star-studded event.
Andy Samberg talks about his first meeting with Jason Momoa
Andy Samberg has spilt the beans about his unforgettably hilarious first meeting with Jason Momoa.
The 47-year-old recently opened up about meeting Momoa at the SNL 50th Anniversary Special afterparty. Speaking with PEOPLE on the set of his 2026 Super Bowl commercial, he recalled the encounter that sparked their upcoming movie, Protecting Jared.
“I had never met him and then last year at the SNL 50th after-party, I met him and he picked me up and swung me around in a circle like a rag doll,” Samberg said. “We hugged and laughed.”
Momoa’s sheer strength and energy left the Palm Springs actor stunned, with the encounter leaving a lasting impression on him. Samberg shared the story with his longtime friends and collaborators, writers Rob Klein and John Solomon. The duo’s script-making instincts kicked in, and they instantly saw potential in pairing him and Momoa onscreen.
“It’s going to be really fun. I’ve never done one exactly like this,” Samberg assured. “I think it’s going to be on a scale that I’m really excited about also. I think it’s going to be a really cool team.”
The plot of Protecting Jared is still shrouded in mystery. However, as per Production Weekly, the movie follows William Ikaika, a Hawaiian security guard, played by Jason Momoa. He’s forced to defend himself and Jared Bachman, a tech billionaire portrayed by Andy Samberg, when a kidnapping scheme goes haywire.
For the 2026 Super Bowl, Andy Samberg is starring in the popular mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s commercial. The ad, shot at Los Angeles’ iconic Canter’s Deli, features Samberg channeling Neil Diamond in a humorous mayonnaise-themed parody of a classic sing-along song.
