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Rest in peace, Catherine O'Hara. You will be top of mind this weekend, particularly when certain categories are announced during the Actor Awards.

The highly anticipated ceremony returns Sunday, March 1, streaming live on Netflix at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT from the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Kristen Bell is hosting the Actor Awards — formerly SAG Awards — once again.

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Among the acclaimed TV shows nominated this year is The Studio. Apple TV's hilarious series features a wildly talented ensemble, O'Hara included — whose sudden death on Jan. 30 at age 71 shocked the world.

The Emmy-winning Schitt's Creek star is nominated in two Actor Award categories this Sunday:

• Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
• Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series

As Variety pointed out this week, her tragic passing may have garnered many sympathy votes, which could make O'Hara the first posthumous TV acting winner, the first woman posthumously in any of the categories, and the third overall after Heath Ledger from The Dark Knight and Chadwick Boseman from Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

"I would be really surprised if people don’t want to take one last opportunity to honor a real comedy legend here... who was so wonderful in The Studio," Ankler's awards editor Katey Richtold EXTRA in an article published Friday, Feb. 27.

Meanwhile, Variety also predicted in its recent coverage that One Battle After Another star Benecio del Toro will win the Male Actor in a Supporting Role award this weekend, even though his co-star Sean Penn won the BAFTA Film Award, and Stellan Skarsgård and Jacob Elordi won on the other big stages this season.

Another highlight from Sunday's awards show will be Woody Harrelson presenting fellow Oscar-nominee Harrison Ford with the prestigious Life Achievement Award. Although they've never appeared in a movie together, they share the connection of both starring in Star Wars films tied to the iconic character known as Han Solo.

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If you’ve been wanting to add something small but noticeable to your space for spring, the Lightshare 18-Inch Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree Table Lamp is currently on sale for $19, down from $28, at Amazon. It comes in warm white or red, green, and blue colorways, though the warm white version is discounted at the lowest price. At 18 inches tall, it’s easy to place on a nightstand, desk, shelf, or side table.

It features 48 built-in LED lights, a metal base, and a plug-in design. The branches are flexible, so you can bend and shape them however you like, whether you want a fuller look or something more minimal. Each blossom is made from a soft rubber material that helps diffuse the light, creating an enchantingly warm glow.

Lightshare Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree Table Lamp, From $19 (was $28) at Amazon

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The lamp adds a softer layer of light, helping a space feel more complete without taking over the room's aesthetic. It looks great in the evening, especially when the rest of the room's lighting is low, and it offers a little warmth without feeling overly decorative or seasonal.

Reviewers love how versatile it is. One shopper described it as “cute and sturdy,” and another said it “looks lovely at night.” Others call it “beautiful” and appreciate that the adjustable branches help create a “unique” look depending on how it’s arranged.

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This bonsai tree lamp fits effortlessly into practically any space, thanks to its simple design. It works well on its own or alongside books, framed photos, or other small decor pieces. Because the branches are bendable, it’s easy to adjust the shape over time or move it to a new spot, too.

The Lightshare 18-Inch Cherry Blossom Bonsai Tree Table Lamp is available for $19 right now, which makes it an easy pick if you’ve been thinking about refreshing your space for spring. At this price, it’s a simple way to add something that feels thoughtful without committing to a bigger decor change. Snag yours now while it’s still marked down this low on Amazon.

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Bridgerton star Yerin Ha is speaking out on the importance of Asian representation in the entertainment industry.

In an exclusive interview with People at the Lunar New Year Gold Celebration hosted by Gold House, Ha shared her experience stepping into the romantic lead Sophie Baek in the fourth season of Bridgerton.

"It’s been really, really amazing and beautiful," she said. "I’ve been really caught up with a press tour, it has been really positive."

Ha expressed the significance of continuing to increase visibility for Asian actors and characters.

"I just feel so proud that I get to be the face of that and keep advocating for change and knowing that we deserve these roles and spaces," Ha said.

Ha's character, Sophie, is a maid who captures the attention of Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) at a masquerade ball. Benedict meets Sophie as the mysterious Lady in Silver and sets out on a quest to find her. The season tackles the class disparities between Sophie and Benedict as they navigate their romance.

"We just have fun every day," Ha said of working on the series. "It was always a laugh on set, and everyone’s a good time and a good chat."

However, Ha shared in a January cover story for InStyle, that on screen intimacy initially made her nervous when preparing for Bridgerton.

"Being a woman in this industry, it’s a massive thing. People think that they have the right to talk about your body, how you look, and your external appearance," she said. “I've dealt with body image and that shame for a very, very long time — and I'm still working through it."

Ha added, "But what's been really nice about Sophie is she's taught me a lot about self-love and self-acceptance. I'm still working on accepting myself for my entirety and being happy with who I am. In a world where we strive for perfection, what does that look like?"

All episodes of Bridgerton season 4 are available to stream on Netflix.

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Prolific singer and actress Barbra Streisand took to social media to share an important update with fans as she revealed that a "miracle" recently occurred outside her house.

The 83-year-old appeared completely stunned as she shared a new photo on Instagram on Feb. 27, starting the caption by saying, "This is another miracle." The picture showed what is presumably a seating area right outside Streisand's house, with a beautiful flowered plant growing out of a big wall planter.

Explaining why the photo was so surprising, Streisand went on, "My cushions are all burgundy, but the bougainvillea plant doesn’t come in burgundy, so we just planted two different colors, crimson and purple, and what do you know, somehow they blended together and gave me the color I wished for."

She wondered if she manifested the unexpected flower blend, saying, "Is that another example of the power of thought? I have no idea. My mouth is just hanging open."

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Fans seemed equally amazed by the situation, with one writing back to Streisand in a comment, "The power of manifesting what you want! Congratulations Barbra!"

"The universe conspired to assist!!" read a similar reply, while more fans chimed in, saying things like, "Well, you are an angel that can make miracles happen 💕," and "Amazing! Nearly identical in color. Matchy- matchy!"

Another called it "magic," as others complimented Streisand on the "beautiful" flowers.

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While most people know Streisand for her music or acting, she is actually quite the talented gardener and regularly shows off what's growing in her yard. In fact, in 2025, Streisand discovered a new variety of rose in her garden that was then named "Barbra's Baby," after the singer.

This wasn't the first rose to be named after Streisand either, with another variety bearing her name that was discovered in 2001. It's possible her new burgundy bougainvillea that just bloomed in her garden could go on to be named after her as well.

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Johnny Cash is more than a legend but is celebrated for being one of the 20th century's most important musicians, especially in country music.

His distinctive voice, heartfelt lyrics and steady hypnotic rhythm have without a doubt, captivated the hearts of fans and helped define the sound and soul of country music for generations to come.

Of his many timeless hits, one rose above the rest. Billboard ranked Johnny Cash’s 1956 classic “I Walk the Line” at No. 5 on its 100 Best Country Songs of All Time list, just behind George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” (No. 4), Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” (No. 3), Patsy Cline’s “Crazy” (No. 2) and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” at No. 1.

As described by the publication, “I Walk the Line” appears as his love letter and a straightforward promise of faithfulness to his first wife, Vivian Liberto Cash.

“To look at ‘I Walk the Line’ merely at face value, as the solemn pledge of devotion to his first wife that a then newly married Cash intended it to be,” the article reads.

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Featured on his debut studio album, the song's distinctive rhythm and message made it a major hit and the defining song of Johnny Cash’s career.

At the time, it marked his first No. 1 song on the Billboard country charts, reigning at the top for six weeks and staying on the charts for over 43 weeks.

With the popularity of “I Walk the Line,” Cash’s hit song sold over 2 million copies.

Interestingly, despite the song introducing the iconic "boom-chicka-boom" rhythm, it was originally crafted as a slow emotional ballad.

However, it was Sun Records founder Sam Phillips who wanted the track to be more upbeat, asking the band to record a different version, the faster rendition that would go on to become the major hit we know today.

Besides Billboard, Rolling Stone also included Cash’s “I Walk the Line” in their rankings of “Best Country Songs,” making it second place next to Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”

There are a number of incredible titles coming to Netflix this March, and that includes the 1996 film Matilda. 

Starring Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood, Danny DeVito as Harry Wormwood, and Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood, Matilda hit theaters on July 28, 2006, and has been beloved by audiences young and old ever since. 

With a whopping 92 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is an adaptation of the Roald Dahl novel about a gifted young girl who discovers she has extraordinary powers and must stand up to her neglectful family and tyrannical school principal, Miss Trunchbull.

In addition to the stellar Rotten Tomatoes reviews, Roger Ebert gave Matilda three out of four stars.

The legendary film critic, who died on April 4, 2013, wrote that Matilda “doesn’t condescend to children, it doesn’t sentimentalize, and as a result it feels heartfelt and sincere.”

Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson, Brian Levinson, and Rhea Perlman star in the movie "Matilda" (1996). (Getty Images)

Ebert noted that the story captures Roald Dahl’s darkly comic vision, writing that “Trunchbull is the kind of villainess children can enjoy, because she is too ridiculous to be taken seriously and yet really is mean and evil, like the witch in Snow White."

Ebert highlighted Matilda’s extraordinary intellect, describing her as “a very, very smart little girl whose parents neglect her when they are not insulting her,” and praised the depiction of her oppressive school, where children are punished by solitary confinement in a steamy closet with nails sticking through the walls.

He also applauded DeVito’s direction, saying there is “never a moment…that we sense DeVito is anything other than quite serious about this material,” and adding that the film “is not in any sense a ‘children’s movie,’ although older children will probably like it a lot. It is a dark family comedy about stupid parents, cruel teachers, and a brave little girl.”

Matilda will be available to stream on Netflix beginning on Sunday, March 1.

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Solar lights are an easy, low-maintenance way to illuminate your backyard and make it look magical at night. They can take on different forms, from simple string lights to traditional bulbs that you can plant in the soil. But if you're shopping for something a little bit different and more romantic, we've found an incredible set of lights that are marked down to a solid price. 

We spotted these Qishi Rose Solar Backyard Lights on sale at Walmart, and were immediately taken with them. According to shoppers, these floral lights look incredibly "realistic." A set of them now costs just $20, down from their original $30 price tag!

Qishi Rose Solar Landscape and Walkway Lights, $20 (were $30) at Walmart

Even if you don't have a green thumb, you can create the illusion of a blooming garden thanks to these solar lights. The actual roses are made from fabric petals and leaves that look super vibrant, especially lit up. They're available in five colors: red, white, yellow, pink, and blue. The best deal you'll get is on a set of two of the same colors, but they're also available in a single pack that allows you to mix and match the hues. 

Underneath each rosebud is a small hidden solar-powered light that illuminates the flowers at night. They're powered by the solar panel that's attached to the metal stem that you're able to secure into the ground completely wire-free. Every inch of this light is waterproof, so you don't have to worry about taking them inside if it's raining outside.

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"When they light up they are gorgeous," one reviewer said. Another added that they look "very pretty day or night." Shoppers were impressed by how "lifelike" these flowers are, and said they create an "incredible" ambiance in their backyards at night.

The Qishi Rose Solar Backyard Lights are the perfect incognito lights that you can add to your outdoor space. Whether you want to add just two of these faux stems or more, these lights are incredibly affordable, and we're so happy we found them on sale for just $20 ahead of spring and summer.

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In the days before his death at 86, Neil Sedaka was looking forward to sharing his legendary songwriting with a new age of fans, gearing up to release a decades-old album on streaming.

In fact, the musician was counting down the days until April on his social media, where he frequently shared clips of himself singing his hits while accompanying himself on the piano.

Three days before his death, he teased the upcoming streaming debut of his 1976 record Steppin’ Out, which completed his Rocket Record Company trilogy. Sedakas was excited to celebrate the "special anniversary," with the 50-year-old tracklist becoming available across multiple platforms for the very first time this spring.

“Tag a friend that makes you feel like this,” he wrote over the video, in which he jovially crooned the lyrics to “Good Times, Good Music, and Good Friends”—something "that’s always been [his] philosophy."

"Pre-save Steppin’ Out ahead of its release on April 10th, and get ready to groove to the 'Love in the Shadows' lyric video," he added alongside the video, pointing to his YouTube channel for one track fans can already access, concluding with a now bittersweet sentiment: "I can’t wait to share it with you again."

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“Good Times, Good Music, and Good Friends” - that’s always been my philosophy! This track is featured on Steppin’ Out, available April 10th. I can’t wait to share it with you again. https://found.ee/steppinout

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Sedaka was transported to the hospital early on the day of his death, with a family source revealing that he had been feeling ill that morning. However, he was said to be “recovering” at the hospital not long before his family released an official statement announcing his death: “Our family is devastated by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Neil Sedaka. A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions, but most importantly, at least to those of us who were lucky enough to know him, an incredible human being who will be deeply missed.”

Lisa Rinna is not holding back in her new memoir, You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It, and is proving that she's not afraid to call out bullies in Hollywood.

In the new release, the longtime actress, 62, looked back on her time on Days of Our Lives and shared that there was one co-star in particular who ruined her experience on the show. Rinna revealed that it was her on-screen love interest Robert Kelker-Kelly, accusing him of making her life on set a "living hell."

Rinna, who portrayed Billie Reed, was cast on the show in 1992 shortly after Kelker-Kelly assumed the role of Bo Brady.

"Behind the scenes, we hated each other," she wrote, per People. “Remember when Kathy Hilton said I was the biggest bully in Hollywood? Not true. Not even close! I have legit stories about the real bullies in this town. Robert Kelker-Kelly is one of those bullies.”

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She continued, "He made my life a living hell on the set of Days. He was horrible to me. I’d go so far as to say verbally abusive. He was passive-aggressive, manipulative and played weird mind games."

Reflecting on the experience, Rinna admitted that she struggled to navigate filming together, which included love scenes where they were "often half naked."

“If I didn’t do what he wanted, he’d give me the silent treatment," she alleged in the book. “He was a ticking time bomb. I never knew when I arrived on set each morning if I’d get nice Robert Kelker-Kelly or dark Robert Kelker-Kelly. He was unpredictable and it was exhausting.”

Despite the struggle, Rinna says she never stood up to Kelker-Kelly, which she now regrets.

"I was too young, and I was not willing to make waves at my awesome new job," she explained. "I still lacked assertiveness and self-confidence when it came to men. If Robert Kelker-Kelly was in my Housewives orbit today, he never would have gotten away with his behavior.”

The pair continued to work together until 1995 when they both left the long-running series. Since their individual departures, other Days of Our Lives cast members have spoken out about Kelker-Kelly, including actress Crystal Chappell. In her memoir, The Perfect Art of Imperfection: My Life So Far, Chappell also called out Kelker-Kelly.

"I have no idea what the problem was and I didn't much care. All I knew was that from the minute he walked onto the set, I found him to be an aggressive, mean-spirited bully...I was afraid of him," she wrote.

Lisa Rinna's book, You Better Believe I'm Gonna Talk About It, is available now.

Ex-MLB pitcher, Dan Serafini, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his father-in-law and attempted murder of his mother-in-law.

A jury sentenced Serafini to life in prison without the possibility of parole, on Friday, Feb. 27, for the murder of his father-in-law Gary Spohr. Serafini also received a life sentence for the attempted murder of his mother-in-law Wendy Wood, who took her own life two years after the crime. Serafini was then given a sentence of 25 years to life for burglary.

The judge ordered that all three sentences be served consecutively and that restitution would be determined at a later date.

Serafini's estranged sister-in-law, Adrienne Spohr, told the courtroom, "He is a monster who knows no moral boundaries and has zero reservations about taking the lives of others to benefit himself."

During the trial, prosecutors said Serafini's motive for committing the crime was that he believed he would be able to acquire the couple's $23 million fortune through his wife's inheritance.

Serafini's wife, Erin Spohr, did not appear in court but a statement of support was read on her behalf that asked the judge for leniency.

Adrienne claimed that Serafini had continued to seek financial gain from her family even after the murder of her father and attempted murder of her mother.

"Dan showed no remorse. He cashed a $200,000 check made out to him from my mom’s account, just weeks after holding a gun to her head and pulling the trigger," she told the judge.

Adrienne continued to tell the courtroom about a disturbing situation during a family vacation saying, "Dan and Erin claimed it would benefit my mom’s recovery, but in reality, they were looking for a self-indulgent getaway at her expense."

Serafini gave his own remarks to the courtroom proclaiming his innocence and accused jurors of being "dishonest" and "liars" regarding the evidence in the case.

Serafini's former babysitter, Samantha Scott, testified that on June 5, 2021, she drove him near his in-laws home and drove him home shortly after the time of the incident. Security footage from that day showed an individual entering the Spohr's home.

Scott testified that those clothes worn by that individual matched Serafini's that he had disposed of that night. Scott also testified that Serafini disposed of a gun along with his clothing.

Serafini hid in the home for five hours before fatally shooting his father-in-law in the head and his mother-in-law in the head and shoulder. While Wood survived the attack, she underwent intense physical therapy for two years before her suicide.

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal ideation, call or text 988 to connect to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren Akins have officially welcomed their fifth child. The couple announced the arrival of their first son, Brave Elijah Akins, in a joint Instagram post on Feb. 27.

The newborn arrived last week, weighing nearly 10 pounds despite being born almost two weeks ahead of schedule. The couple opted not to find out the sex of the baby before the birth, making the delivery room reveal a highly anticipated moment for the family. During previous pregnancies, the couple had shared gender reveals with their fans, but they decided to keep this experience a complete surprise until delivery day.

A Delivery Room Surprise

In the social media caption, Akins praised her husband for his unwavering support during the birthing process. She shared that Rhett was heavily involved in the delivery, and he was the one who revealed the news to everyone present.

"He helped deliver him, was the first one to see and tearfully, mixed with a bit of shock, announce to us all in the room, 'It's a BOY,'" Akins wrote.

The announcement featured a carousel of photos showing the newborn sleeping in his mother's arms, alongside candid black and white images of the couple and the baby in the hospital room. A final group photo showed the proud parents posing on the hospital bed with all five of their children.

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Brave Elijah joins a bustling household. He is the first brother to the couple's four older daughters: Willa Gray, Ada James, Lennon Love, and Lillie Carolina.

"Your four sisters are smitten and we are completely over the moon in love with you big Brave boy," Akins shared with her followers.

The comments section of the announcement quickly filled with congratulations from friends, fans, and fellow country music stars. Singer Tucker Wetmore commented on the post to offer his congratulations, while Hope Darst noted the excitement of adding a boy to the family's "girl gang". Other notable figures, including Sadie Robertson and Megan Moroney, also left messages celebrating the newborn's arrival.

The couple first shared they were expecting their fifth child in August 2025. Rhett revealed the news by changing the lyrics to his hit song "Life Changes" in a video posted to social media. With their son officially here, the family begins their next chapter.

Jessica Collins recently took to Instagram to reflect on her early days in daytime television, sharing memories from her first soap opera role with fans.

Collins posted a video montage from her time on the ABC soap opera Loving, captioning the post, “Flashing way back my ‘Loving’ days. ✨” with an accompanying video montage from her days on the ABC soap opera.

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Collins began her acting career in 1991 when she joined the cast of Loving, created by Agnes Nixon and Douglas Marlan. She portrayed the role of Dinah Lee Mayberry Alden from 1991 until 1994, departing the series shortly before its cancellation in 1995.

In 1992, Collins also brought Dinah to sister soap All My Children as part of a crossover storyline.

Collins later returned to daytime television in 2011 when she joined The Young and the Restless as Avery Bailey Clark, a role she played until 2015.

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Collin’s made her feature film debut in 1997 in Leprechaun 4: In Space. Her most recent film credit is Open House in 2010.

Her most recent television credits include appearances on 9-1-1, Grey’s Anatomy, Heartstrings and Acapulco.

For her role on The Young and the Restless, Collins won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2016.

Fans shared supportive messages in the comment section. One user wrote, “You were the best character on it ❤️” With a second user adding, “Love these outfits!!” and a third fan said, “And you’re still loveable!❤️”

In addition to her acting work, Collins also recently announced her first upcoming published book, Where’s Big Dog? A Story of Loss and Love that she co-wrote with Lisa Melamed and is illustrated by Cara Naude.

The book is officially described as When we lose our pets–and it always happens too soon–it’s devastating. Where’s Big Dog? takes us on a journey to “find” them again: in the clouds in the sky, in the trunk of a tree, in the swirl of a marble countertop. Thoughtfully illustrated and sensitively told, this story is a reminder that, even after goodbye, your best friend will always be by your side.

Where’s Big Dog is available for pre-order now and will be released on March 24, 2026.

If you're anything like me, the day is not complete until I finish all of the free word games from the New York Times. Working on the daily Connections, Connections Sports Edition, Wordle, and Strands is a whole ritual for many of us. And we can't forget about the NYT's The Mini Crossword, too!

Although the NYT is known for "The Crossword," a larger puzzle for paid subscribers, The Mini has quite the fan following as well. This particular game resets at 10 p.m., unlike some of the others that start over at midnight.

So, if you're working on today's Mini on for Today's Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and need some help (I've been there), get ready to read the clues and solutions for each line. We have them separated into hints first for both "Across" and "Down" words, followed by "Across Answers" and "Down Answers," so be careful if you want to avoid spoilers as you scroll!

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Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword on Saturday, February 28, 2026

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Rock's ____ Leppard — HINT: Starts with the letter "D"

4 Across: Cry a river —HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

7 Across: Clean Air Act org. — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"

8 Across: Org. that pays the Bills? — HINT: Starts with the letter "N"

9 Across: Nintendo console with motion sensors — HINT: Ends with the letter "I"

10 Across: ___-quoted (frequently said) — HINT: Starts with the letter "O"

11 Across: With 13-Across, narrow gap between the underside of a house and the ground — HINT: Ends with the letter "L"

13 Across: See 11-Across — HINT: Ends with the letter "E"

14 Across: Young lady — HINT: Starts with the letter "G"

15 Across: Ooh and ____ — HINT: Ends with the letter "H"

17 Across: Sports org for Scottie Scheffler — HINT: Ends with the letter "A"

18 Across: "Hey , just an F.Y.I. ...," informally — HINT: Starts with the letter "P"

19 Across: When doubled, nickname for singer Swift — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"

20 Across: Socially timid — HINT: Starts with the letter "S"

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NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Morning moisture — HINT: Ends with the letter "W"

2 Down: "Game of Thrones" or Homer's "Odyssey" — HINT: Starts with the letter "E"

3 Down: Good sportsmanship — HINT: Starts with the letter "F"

4 Down: White mountain toppers — HINT: Ends with the letter "S"

5 Down: Unrestrained, as a dog park — HINT: Starts with the letter "O"

6 Down: Sandwich that might be served "triple-decker" — HINT: Ends with the letter "T"

12 Down: Common battery type — HINT: Starts with the letter "A"

14 Down: Chat____ — HINT: Ends with the letter "T"

16 Down: It's for horses, in a classic joke punchline — HINT: Ends with the letter "Y"

Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword for Saturday, February 28, 2026

Don't go any further unless you want to know exactly what the correct words are in today's Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Answers

1 Across: Rock's ____ Leppard — DEF

4 Across: Cry a river —SOB

7 Across: Clean Air Act org. — EPA

8 Across: Org. that pays the Bills? — NFL

9 Across: Nintendo console with motion sensors — WII

10 Across: ___-quoted (frequently said) — OFT

11 Across: With 13-Across, narrow gap between the underside of a house and the ground — CRAWL

13 Across: See 11-Across — SPACE

14 Across: Young lady — GAL

15 Across: Ooh and ____ — AAH

17 Across: Sports org for Scottie Scheffler — PGA

18 Across: "Hey , just an F.Y.I. ...," informally — PSA

19 Across: When doubled, nickname for singer Swift — TAY

20 Across: Socially timid — SHY

NYT Mini Down Answers

1 Down: Morning moisture — DEW

2 Down: "Game of Thrones" or Homer's "Odyssey" — EPICSAGA

3 Down: Good sportsmanship — FAIRPLAY

4 Down: White mountain toppers — SNOWCAPS

5 Down: Unrestrained, as a dog park — OFFLEASH

6 Down: Sandwich that might be served "triple-decker" — BLT

12 Down: Common battery type — AA

14 Down: Chat____ — GPT

16 Down: It's for horses, in a classic joke punchline — HAY

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Actress Erica Durance is opening up about playing Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane in the hit WB series, Smallville, which had a 10-season run until 2011.

During a February 2026 Smallville panel at Fan Expo Vancouver, alongside her castmatesTom Welling, who played Clark Kent, and Kristin Kreuk, who played Lana Lang, Durance said she once walked off the show's set. The actress, who joined the show during its 4th season, said she was annoyed by her co-star Michael Rosenbaum. She recalled trying to get through a scene with Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor, while he was goofing off.

"I think I only had three scenes with [Rosenbaum] and one of them, I left mid-scene and that was at the beginning," said Durance, causing Kreuk to laugh. "And he was just jacking around when I was trying to say one line and I'm already my own worst enemy and I was like, 'Screw this crap. I'm out of here.' And I just left."

Durance said that Rosenbaum was unaware she was upset.

"Everyone was like 'Michael you hurt her feelings.' And he was like, 'What?' 'Cause he's totally unaware," quipped Durance.

Welling then explained that "Michael has a very unique process" as an actor, where he's able to "goof around" and "jump off the walls" right before filming a scene.

"They start to roll the camera and he jumps right in and then the cut and he jumps back out. I don't really work that way. I kind of have to stay semi-focused," said Welling on the panel.

Erica Durance Got Candid About Joining 'Smallville' During Its 4th Season

Durance has made several appearances on Welling and Rosenbaum's Smallville-themed podcast, Talkville. For instance, she recorded a February 2024 episode, wherein she shared she was constantly nervous when she first joined the Smallville cast. Rosenbaum replied that he never realized she was nervous because she was a "genius" and "so good" at playing Lois.

"You don't really see what other people see I think you want to do well and you don't want to let anybody down," said Durance on the 2024 podcast episode.

She also noted she was joining an already well-established cast as a new character.

"The last thing you want to do is be of any kind of detraction," said the actress to Welling and Rosenbaum.

By now, film lovers know that when actor Robert De Niro and director Martin Scorsese team up, it’s going to be movie magic. 

Over the years, De Niro, 82, and Scorsese, 83, have worked together on movies like Mean Streets (1973), Taxi Driver (1976), New York, New York (1977), Raging Bull (1980), The King of Comedy (1982), Goodfellas (1990), Cape Fear (1991), The Irishman (2019), and most recently, Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).

Of course, we can’t forget the 1995 classic Casino, starring De Niro as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna, and Joe Pesci as Nicky Santoro.

Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone have a tender moment as they lie on a bed in a scene from the film 'Casino,' 1995. (Photo by Universal Pictures/Getty Images)

Casino, which will be available to stream on Netflix come March 1, turned 30 years old this past year. The crime drama is based on a true story about a Las Vegas casino run by the mafia during the 1970s and early 1980s. 

The supporting cast of Casino includes James Woods as Lester Diamond, Don Rickles as Billy Sherbert, Kevin Pollak as Phillip Green, and Frank Vincent as Frank Marino.

At the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, Scorsese reflected on the themes of Casino during a conversation with De Niro, moderated by stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell at the Beacon Theatre before a screening of the film.

“You can go back to the ancient Greek tragedies,” Scorsese said. “It’s a basic story of hubris and pride, with the pride taking us all down.”

Discussing Pesci’s character, Bell noted to De Niro, “[Joe Pesci’s character] sort of takes nobody’s input. It’s his ideas or the highway, and that ultimately leads to his destruction. It’s almost an allegory for the times we live in. I don’t know if you guys ever thought about that?”

“Yeah, a little bit,” De Niro replied with a laugh. “Do you have a couple hours?”

Sony Pictures is setting the stage for a live-action adaptation of the 1950s Japanese mangaAstro Boy. The studio has tapped the creative duo behind the modern Ghostbusters franchise, Jason Reitman and Gil Kenan, who are reportedly developing the project.

Building a High-Tech Pinocchio

The live-action Astro Boy film is currently in early development. While Reitman and Kenan are guiding the creative vision behind the scenes, Sony has not officially attached Reitman to direct the feature. Industry insiders report that he could ultimately take the helm if the script aligns with the studio's expectations.

Currently, Sony is actively searching for screenwriters to adapt Osamu Tezuka’s 1952 creation. The goal is to produce a four-quadrant family film. The studio envisions the movie as a robotic spin on the classic Pinocchio story, centered on an android endowed with human emotions who was designed to replace a grieving scientist's deceased son.

Expanding a Legacy Roster

This adaptation marks another major legacy property for Reitman and Kenan. The pair successfully revitalized the Ghostbusters universe, with Reitman directing 2021’s Ghostbusters: Afterlife and Kenan taking over for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. They also co-wrote both films and are developing animated projects for Netflix.

Astro Boy has seen numerous adaptations over the decades. The most notable include a 1980 anime series and a 2009 CGI-animated film from Imagi Animation Studios and Summit Entertainment. In the original manga story, Astro is sold to a robot circus before being saved by a professor who acts as a father figure and builds him a robotic family. A major live-action theatrical release has remained elusive. If the duo can capture the core of the boy-like android, this could be the definitive adaptation audiences have waited for.

With the project still in its early stages, fans will have to wait for an official production timeline. As Sony continues its search for a writer, the involvement of Reitman and Kenan signals a serious commitment to bringing the 1952 manga back to the big screen.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is taking on her first leading role on TV since Veep concluded its run in 2019.

Louis-Dreyfus will be starring alongside SNL alum Cecily Strong in a new limited series produced by Apple Studios. The series will be based on the New York Magazine article "The Nanny Squatter" by Bindu Bansinath.

According to Variety, the series will be written and directed by Mary Bronstein, who will also serve as showrunner. Louis-Dreyfus and Strong will be executive producers on the project.

The series will follow, "a couple whose lives are upended after welcoming a seemingly ideal caregiver into their home, only to find boundaries blurred and control slipping as the arrangement spirals into a tense, unsettling power struggle."

The upcoming limited series will be Louis-Dreyfus' first starring role on television since Veep. Her role as Selina Meyer on the HBO show earned her six consecutive Emmys.

Strong shared the news on her Instagram account and wrote that her "brain is exploding."

"We exchanged numbers so then I was able to text her about a fun article I read and our shared fangirling of Julia Louis-Dreyfus," Strong wrote. "And now we are back with my friends at Apple and I know it’s still early days (as we Love Islanders say) but how often do I ever have something like this to talk about with icons like this next to me?!? I’m talking bout it!"

She added, "I’m celebrating even getting to this stage! Time cast a spell on you etc etc etc it’s very important you take a general with a super cool writer director and don’t be afraid to order an aggressive cocktail."

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Forty-six years ago today, Feb. 27, 1980, a disco anthem made Grammy history — and helped close the book on the genre’s brief reign at the awards show.

At the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards, Gloria Gaynor’s 1978 smash “I Will Survive” won Best Disco Recording—a category introduced that year and eliminated the very next, so it remains the first and only Grammy ever awarded specifically for disco.

The timing was almost surreal.

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By 1980, disco had already dominated radio, dance floors and pop charts for years. “I Will Survive” had topped the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1979, spending three non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 and eventually selling more than 15 million copies worldwide. Originally released as the B-side to “Substitute,” the song became a hit only after club DJs flipped the record and started spinning it instead.

Written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris, the lyrics captured defiance and resilience—themes that resonated far beyond the dance floor. The track quickly became a cultural touchstone and an enduring LGBTQ+ anthem.

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But even as the Recording Academy formally recognized disco in 1980, backlash against the genre was already boiling over. The infamous “Disco Demolition Night” in Chicago the previous summer had turned chaotic. Rock acts were being marketed as antidotes to glitter and four-on-the-floor beats. Record executives were beginning to question disco’s commercial staying power.

Within a year, the Grammy category disappeared.

The song survived. The award did not.

More than four decades later, “I Will Survive” remains one of the most recognizable dance songs ever recorded—it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2012 and preserved in the National Recording Registry in 2016, and in the 2024 update, Rolling Stone placed "I Will Survive" at No. 251 on its 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

The disco Grammy? That survived exactly one night.

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Hilary Duff may have taught us how to “Come Clean” years ago, but now she’s talking about doing it in her skincare routine. During a recent radio interview, Duff shared that she has updated how she washes her face, explaining that her facialist told her, "You need to be washing three times to get all your makeup off.” This led her to adopt a layered cleansing routine that starts with oil, moves into “a gentle cleanser that has a gentle peel to it,” and finishes with either “a rice powder or cleanser or an enzyme-boosting powder cleanser,” a process she says “has made my skin squeaky clean.”

She also revealed that exfoliation plays a role in maintaining that glow. “Two times a week, I exfoliate and use this clinical two-step pad that's an exfoliator,” she noted, adding that she's been happy with the results. If you’re curious how to recreate that multi-step approach at home, there are several highly rated Amazon products that align with each step of Duff’s routine, including her must-have exfoliator and the beauty tool she uses to enhance her skincare. 

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Starting with an oil cleanser helps break down makeup, sunscreen, and buildup before moving into a second cleanse. The DHC Deep Cleansing Oil has earned thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, with shoppers calling it the “holy grail of makeup removers and face cleansers” and “really good for sensitive skin.” 

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Step 2: Follow With a Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

For the second cleanse, Duff mentioned using “a gentle cleanser that has a gentle peel to it,” and the Tatcha Rice Wash Skin-Softening Cleanser fits that description with its lightly exfoliating rice-based formula. Reviewers have said it leaves skin feeling “refreshed and soft” and “cleanses effectively without stripping away moisture.” 

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She also described using a rice powder or enzyme cleanser, and Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant offers a similar approach. The powder activates with water and uses enzymes and rice bran to help refine texture, with shoppers noting it offers a “gentle glow and smoother skin.” One reviewer wrote, “It feels gentle yet effective, leaving my skin soft and refreshed.”

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Step 4: Use a Clinical Two-Step Exfoliation

Duff’s exfoliation step includes a clinical-style peel, and she specifically mentions using the iS Clinical Active Peel System twice weekly. The two-step treatment is designed to resurface and smooth while maintaining hydration. Shoppers have said their aestheticians recommended it, with one reviewer writing that it’s “better than a facial at a spa,” while another called the pads “the holy grail,” adding that they “will transform your skin.”

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Step 5: Support With a Sculpting Tool

In addition to cleansing and resurfacing, Duff has also been seen on TikTok using the Nurse Jamie Uplift Facial Massaging Roller, which helps stimulate circulation and temporarily reduce puffiness. The roller has over 500 five-star ratings on Amazon. Multiple reviewers have said to “believe the hype” because “this is a game-changer,” while another wrote, “It makes my skin look and feel amazing.”

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With Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), Fifty Shades Darker (2017), and Fifty Shades Freed (2018) set to stream on Netflix, fans of the best-selling romance phenomenon have a new reason to revisit the series. 

The blockbuster film franchise, based on E. L. James’ novels of the same name, became a global cultural moment following the release of the first movie, starring Dakota Johnsonas Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as Christian Grey, and now all three installments are heading to the platform this March.

Even if it’s been more than a decade since the first movie premiered, it’s likely an experience  Johnson, 36, will never forget. 

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson attend the UK premiere of Fifty Shades of Grey at Odeon Leicester Square on February 13, 2015, in London, England. (Photo by Justin Goff Photos/Getty Images)

Speaking candidly in a 2022 interview with Vanity Fair, Johnson reflected on the experience of making the films, calling the process “psychotic.” She added, “I don’t think anyone would’ve done it,” underscoring just how intense the production felt in hindsight.

However, Johnson did make it clear that she and Dornan, 43, had the utmost respect for each other. “There was never a time when we didn’t get along,” she assured. “I know it’s weird, but he’s like a brother to me. I love him so, so, so much. And we were really there for each other. We had to really trust each other and protect each other.”

Though the films have appeared on Netflix in the past, they cycled off the service when licensing deals expired. You can stream the 50 Shades franchise on Netflix beginning on Sunday, March 1.