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Beyond the Gates recently updated Jacob Hawthorne’s appearance as a part of the character’s ongoing undercover storyline. Now, actor Jibre Hordges has taken to Instagram to ask fans what they think of Jacob’s new look.

Hordges shared a photo of Jacob’s undercover look on social media and asked fans for their thoughts on the characters transformation.

He wrote,  “#JFORCE what y’all think about Jacob’s new look? Y’all feeling it? He’s fully undercover now and it’s no going back until the job is done. Y’all think he’s going to take care of business and bring the plasma ring down or fall short? Let me know in the comments! Have some faith in Jacob! It’s going to be a wild ride so keep tuning in to see how it all plays out! 💫 #BeyondTheGates”

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Fans quickly reacted to the post in the comments section, with many expressing support, and concern, for Jacob’s dangerous mission. One fan wrote, “Love the new look! But keep eyes 👀 in the back of your head ! I think there’s danger around the corner!” with a second user adding, “Loving the new look 🔥 Jacob will bring the plasma ring down but at what cost is yet to be seen . Stay tuned!!!!” A third user shared, “Worried for my fave, but I think Jacob will get the job done in the end 👏”

On Beyond the Gates, Jacob is currently working undercover to investigate an illegal plasma harvesting ring led by a mysterious figure known as “The Impaler.” As part of the mission, Jacob has moved out of his home, leaving his wife Naomi Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) behind.

He has also been working closely with reporter Bradley 'Smitty' Smith (Mike Manning), who is documenting the investigation for a potential expose.

As part of the storyline, Jacob has altered his appearance to maintain his cover, shifting from his usual clean cut police look to a more rugged style intended to help him blend in with suspects connected to the operation.

Beyond the Gates airs weekdays on CBS with episodes streaming weeknights on Paramount Plus. Viewers can catch up on all of the drama from the beginning on Paramount Plus or on Pluto TV’s dedicated 24/7 Beyond the Gates FAST Channel.

Jeri Ryan first joined the Star Trek franchise during the fourth season of Star Trek: Voyager, which premiered in 1997. Ryan reprised her beloved Star Trek character, Seven of Nine, for Star Trek: Picard, which had a three-season run until 2023.

Ryan opened up about playing the former Borg as the series finale for Star Trek: Voyager approached in a 2001 interview with Entertainment Tonight. She shared that she would miss the character, whom she described as "a joy to play."

"Now I can look back and really applaud the writers and producers for the way that they've developed Seven and the remarkable restraint that they've shown in developing her character," said the actress in the 2001 interview.

She said, however, that she wouldn't miss wearing Seven's costume, which consisted of a tight bodysuit and facial prosthetics.

"I won't miss the corset. I won't miss having the rubber glued to my face every day," said Ryan.

Ryan also said that she had grown attached to her Star Trek: Voyager castmates, which included Kate Mulgrew, Roxann Dawson, Tim Russ, Robert Picardo, and Robert Duncan McNeill.

"You really do become like a family, because you see them more than you see your family. And I don't think i've ever laughed as hard in my life as I have working on this show," said Ryan while speaking to Entertainment Tonight in 2001. "That's the single most difficult thing about my character is having to keep a straight face playing with these guys because it really is a fun, warm, goofy, insane group of people."

Jeri Ryan Shared Her Thoughts About Returning as Seven of Nine

Ryan shared her thoughts about returning as Seven of Nine for Star Trek: Picard in a 2020 interview with HeyUGuys. She said it was "terrifying" to step back into the role. She explained that she was well aware of how much her character means to Star Trek's passionate fanbase.

"You want to make sure that you do it justice for them. You feel a real responsibility," said Ryan in 2020.

She said that while she felt a sense of panic "when [she] first saw the script" for Star Trek: Picard, she was able to find Seven's "voice again." She clarified that her character went through quite a few changes between Star Trek: Voyager and Star Trek: Picard.

"She's completely different. She's much more human in every way, her clothes, her talk, her demeanor, which was great. That's a great challenge as an actor is to find it through line, to make it the same person, not just the same prosthetics and the same actor playing her, but make it that character, so that was a fun challenge," said Ryan.

It's easy to feel like you don't really deserve anything in a world that's constantly telling you your value is solely based on what you have to offer it. But nothing could be further from the truth. Every single one of us deserves a life that we enjoy, to love and be loved and to be unashamedly happy—you included. That's easy to forget, and you might need some know-your-worth quotes to remind you; daily affirmations can really go a long way.

What does it mean to deserve a life we enjoy? It might mean that you enjoy cooking in your tiny kitchen every day and love your pets. It could mean raising your children in a friendly neighborhood. It might even mean that you spend your time reading or playing video games. No matter how you choose for your life to look, one thing should remain constant: that it makes you happy.

In order to start living the life you deserve, knowing your self-worth (and acting like it!) is of the utmost importance. If you're just beginning this journey, it can feel a bit daunting or even scary. The good news? You're allowed to take baby steps. Take as many as necessary. Just keep moving forward and eventually you'll be able to look back and smile at your progress.

One of the best ways to instill confidence within yourself is to surround yourself with those who already have it. If that's not possible, the next best thing is to fill your life with their words. Keep reading this list of 125 best know-your-worth quotes to obtain the self-esteem—and self-love—you've been after. You could even consider this your first baby step!

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125 Best Know-Your-Worth Quotes

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1. "You are the architect of your own destiny." — Swami Sivananda
2. "You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be." — Napoleon Hill
3. "Too many people overvalue what they are not and undervalue what they are." — Malcolm S. Forbes
4. "Put yourself at the top of your to-do list every single day and the rest will fall into place." — Unknown
5. "Think highly of yourself because the world takes you at your own estimate." — Kurt Hahn
6. "There are no prerequisites to worthiness. You are born worthy." — Unknown
7. "When you think this pain is all you deserve, you are right. You are the only one that can decide how long you will walk in hell." — Shannon L. Alder
8. "Your sense of self-worth comes from you alone — never the opinion of others." — Robert Greene
9. "The only opinion of me that I care for is my own, and the only timeframe is now." — Naval Ravikant
10. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — A.A. Milne
11. "Your self-worth has nothing to do with your craft or calling, and everything to do with how you treat yourself." — Kris Carr
12. "A stable sense of self-worth stems from putting identity above image: worrying less about what others think of us than what we think of ourselves." — Adam Grant
13. "Our sense of self-worth is the single most important determinant of the health, abundance, and joy we allow into our lives." — Dan Millman
14. "Who would you be if you trusted the basic goodness and beauty that lives through you?" — Tara Brach
15. "Invest in yourself, it pays the best interest." — Benjamin Franklin
16. "Know your worth, hold your own power, be you." — Morgan Harper Nichols
17. "If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." — Dr. Maya Angelou
18. "I prefer to be true to myself, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others, rather than to be false, and to incur my own abhorrence." — Frederick Douglass
19. "The less you care what they think, the more your self-worth flowers." — Maxime Lagacé
20. "There is something wonderfully bold and liberating about saying yes to our entire imperfect and messy life." — Tara Brach
21. "You are not your mistakes. They are what you did. Not who you are." — Lisa Lieberman-Wang
22. "When you know your worth, no one can fool you." — Gary Goodridge 
23. "Self-worth comes from one thing – thinking that you are worthy." — Wayne Dyer
24. "You are the universe, expressing itself as a human for a little while." — Eckhart Tolle
25. "To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself." — Thich Nhat Hanh

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Relationship Know-Your-Worth Quotes

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1. "Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept." — Anna Taylor
2. "The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself." — Steve Maraboli
3. "Dignity will only happen when you realize that having someone in your life doesn’t validate your worth." — Shannon L. Alder
4. "You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don't have to do anything to earn it." — Ram Dass
5. "Never chase a person that doesn't know your worth because the moment you catch him you will always feel you were never good enough." — Shannon L. Alder
6. "Don’t waste a second of your time convincing other people you’re worth loving." — Atticus
7. "You are not responsible for other people’s opinions, feelings, or perceptions of you. They own that, not you." — Shane Parrish
8. "Being honest with who you are is a superpower. The more honest you are with yourself, the less anyone else can hurt you." — Matthew Kobach
9. "The worst loneliness is to not be comfortable with yourself." — Mark Twain
10. "If they keep coming back to you, it isn't love. It is because you made yourself an easy option. The moment the thing they truly want becomes less difficult to obtain is when you will realize that your worth was on sale." — Shannon L. Alder
11. "Focus on others and lose control. Focus on yourself and gain it." — Maxime Lagacé
12. "How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you." — Rupi Kaur
13. "To love yourself right now, just as you are, is to give yourself heaven. Don’t wait until you die. If you wait, you die now. If you love, you live now." — Alan Cohen
14. "Sit your affections, your heart and your precious time out on the doorstep without so much as making him ring the doorbell first, and he’ll treat you like a doormat. Make him work a little to get next to you, and he won’t stop til you’re his." — Mandy Hale
15. "The reward for conformity is that everyone likes you but yourself." — Rita Mae Brown
16. "Know your self-worth. You might feel unwanted and unworthy to one person, but you are priceless to another." — Mufti Menk
17. "Chasing a person doesn’t give you value or build values in you. You earn your value by chasing morality and practicing dignity." — Shannon L. Alder
18. "Much of spiritual life is self-acceptance, maybe all of it." — Jack Kornfield
19. "Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It’s about accepting all of yourself." — Tyra Banks
20. "Most people go a majority of their life without even knowing who they are or what they want. Spend time with yourself." — Thibaut

Inspirational Know-Your-Worth Quotes

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1. "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
2. "The most common form of despair is not being who you are." — Søren Kierkegaard
3. "When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life." — Jean Shinoda Bolen
4. "To love yourself as you are is a miracle, and to seek yourself is to have found yourself, for now. And now is all we have, and love is who we are." — Anne Lamott
5. "All you can do in regard to your own life is choose the best path that you believe in." — Ichiro Kishimi
6. "Trust yourself. At the root, at the core, there is pure sanity, pure openness. Don’t trust what you have been taught, what you think, what you believe, what you hope. Deeper than that, trust the silence of your being." — Gangaji
7. "You are worth the quiet moment. You are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest." — Morgan Harper Nichols
8. "Those who do not attempt to appear more than they are but are simply themselves, stand out as remarkable and are the only ones who truly make a difference in this world." — Eckhart Tolle
9. "Rely upon yourself. Teach yourself. Accompany yourself. Have talks with yourself. Scold yourself. Commiserate with yourself. Work with yourself. Create art yourself. Inspire yourself. Take long walks with yourself. See yourself. Know yourself. Seek no other human in this world." — Dr. Kapil Gupta
10. "You are worthy of the love and respect you give so freely to others." — Unknown
11. "...a lot of people never find the person God created them to be. They’re too busy trying to live up to other people’s expectations, or they try to create themselves in the image of a person they admire or envy. Just because we respect someone or think their life might be more exciting than ours doesn’t mean God created us to be just like them. Sometimes we have to ignore the people in our lives so we can hear the voice of God...But making a decision to put someone else first out of love isn’t the same thing as putting them first out of fear. Because you’re afraid they won’t love you if you don’t act the way they might want you to." — Nancy Mehl
12. "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." — Eleanor Roosevelt
13. "You are not here to shrink down to less but to blossom into more." — Oprah Winfrey
14. "Imperfection is not our personal problem - it is a natural part of existing." — Tara Brach
15. "Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down." — Roy T. Bennett
16. "I’ve learned that loving your self requires a courage unlike any other. It requires us to believe in and stay loyal to something no one else can see that keeps us in the world – our own self worth." — Mark Nepo
17. "A total acceptance of yourself brings about a total transcendence of yourself." — Adyashanti
18. "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis
19. "To go wrong in one’s own way is better than to go right in someone else’s." — Fyodor Dostoevsky

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Short Know-Your-Worth Quotes

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1. "You are enough just as you are." — Meghan Markle
2. "To love yourself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." — Oscar Wilde
3. "You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop." — Rumi
4. "You are capable of so much more than you think." — Unknown
5. "You are deserving of the love and respect you seek." — Unknown
6. "The deeper you love yourself, the more the universe will affirm your worth." — Alan Cohen
7. "You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress." — Sophia Bush
8. "The real difficulty is to overcome how you think about yourself." — Maya Angelou
9. "Seek to be whole, not perfect." — Oprah
10. "Your worth is not measured by what others think of you but by what you believe in yourself." — Shubham Shukla
11. "If you know your true worth, you do not need anyone else to confirm it." — Alan Cohen
12. "Go all in on yourself." — Jack Butcher
13. "Believe in yourself and all that you are." — Christian D. Larson
14. "You are worthy of the space you take up in this world." — Unknown
15. "Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness." — Deborah Day
16. "Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love." — Brené Brown
17. "You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone." — Maya Angelou
18. "Embrace the glorious mess that you are." — Elizabeth Gilbert
19. "Self-worth comes from one thing - thinking that you are worthy." — Wayne Dyer
20. "Wanting to be someone else is a waste of the person you are." — Marilyn Monroe

Powerful Know-Your-Worth-Quotes

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1. "You are not stuck where you are unless you decide to be." — Wayne W. Dyer
2. "One of the best guides to how to be self-loving is to give ourselves the love we are often dreaming about receiving from others." — bell hooks
3. "You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging." — Brené Brown
4. "Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it." — M. Scott Peck
5. "Gratitude is not just a word, it's an attitude that changes everything." — Shubham Shukla
6. "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive." — Howard Thurman
7. "You are not what happened to you. You are what you choose to become." — Carl Gustav Jung
8. "Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone to tell you who you are." — Beyoncé
9. "Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don’t need the approval of others." — Roy T. Bennett
10. "You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather." — Pema Chödrön
11. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world." — Marianne Williamson
12. "You are not what you’ve done. You are what you keep doing." — Jack Butcher
13. "As a mountain of rock is unshaken by wind, so also, the wise are unperturbed by blame or by praise." — The Dhammapada
14. "Those who realize the self are always satisfied. Having found the source of joy and fulfillment, they no longer seek happiness from the external world. Happiness can only be found within the self." — Bhagavad Gita
15. "Your self-worth grows when you fight for something you love." — Maxime Lagacé
16. "True abundance isn’t based on our net worth, it’s based on our self-worth." — Gabrielle Bernstein
17. "Asking for what you need is proof of self-worth." — Amanda Goetz
18. "A champion is defined not by their wins but by how they can recover when they fall." — Serena Williams
19. "Our worth is inherent, and; therefore, is never on the negotiation table." — J.S. Wolfe
20. "Be a good person, but don’t waste your time trying to prove it." — Paulo Coelho

Related: 6 Ways We Sabotage Our Own Authenticity Without Realizing It

Knowing Your Worth as a Woman Quotes

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1. "Don't dilute yourself for any person or any reason. You are enough! Be unapologetically you." — Steve Maraboli
2. "The more you value yourself, the healthier your boundaries are." — Lorraine Nilon
3. "Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement." — Golda Meir
4. "She remembered who she was and the game changed." — Lalah Deliah
5. "I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself." — Emma Stone
6. "A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform." — Diane Mariechild
7. "Your worth is not determined by the opinions of others." — Unknown
8. "We are each gifted in a unique and important way. It is our privilege and our adventure to discover our own special light." — Mary Dunbar
9. "You don't need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself." — Bindi Irwin
10. "When women and girls, everywhere, begin to see themselves as more than inanimate objects; but as beautiful beings capable of deep feelings and high thoughts, this has the capacity to create change all around. The kind of change that is for the better." — C. JoyBell C.
11. "Tell yourself how wonderful you are, how great you are. Tell yourself how much you love yourself." — Don Miguel Ruiz
12. "The problem is you’re afraid to acknowledge your own beauty. You’re too busy holding onto your unworthiness." — Ram Dass
13. "A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not be done." — Marge Percy
14. "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it." — Maya Angelou
15. "When a woman rises up in glory, her energy is magnetic and her sense of possibility contagious." — Marianne Williamson
16. "You have what it takes to be a victorious, independent, fearless woman." — Tyra Banks
17. "Only make decisions that support your self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth." — Oprah Winfrey
18. "Respect yourself, love yourself, because there has never been a person like you and there never will be again." — Osho
19. "Don’t be the girl who fell. Be the girl who got back up." — Jenette Stanley
20. "You are a gift to this world, and you deserve to be treated with love and respect." — Unknown

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If you're in need of a little shopping therapy after the stress you've endured this week, then it's time to turn to Macy's. The retailer has some incredible footwear finds on sale, like these gorgeous embroidered cowboy boots  or beautiful Nine West leather boots that are can't-miss buys. Now, we're eyeing a new style that needs to be added to our shoe rack immediately: the Calvin Klein Dawna Tall Block Heel Boots, which are 64% off right now. 

The footwear initially cost $199, but has been lowered to $72 in two colors: black and dark brown. Sizes range from 5 to 11, including half sizes at a standard width. We recommend utilizing the size chart if you're unsure of your size to help you in the buying process. Currently, all size and color combinations are in stock, so you'll want to hop on this deal before other shoppers beat you to it (and the stock disappears). 

Calvin Klein Dawna Tall Block Heel Boots, $72 (was $199) at Macy's

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 The boots feature a pointed-toe, a 2.95-inch block heel, and a simple side zipper that allows you to easily slip them on and off. They have a manmade upper and sole with a textile lining, so it's advised to spot clean them with a soft cloth to ensure long-lasting quality. Aside from the sleek heel, we really love the stitching around the ankle, which gives the boots a unique texture. 

Calvin Klein Dawna Tall Block Heel Boots, $72 (was $199) at Macy's

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Since these boots are offered in two traditional colors, you can pair them with nearly anything. With spring coming up, you can sport them with skirts, wide-leg or skinny jeans, flowy dresses, and more. Should it be a bit chillier outside where you live, you can also opt for knee-high socks. This option allows you to wear them throughout the fall months, too! 

Related: Macy's Has 'Super Cute' and 'Comfortable' Skechers Sneakers for Over 50% Off, and They're Great for Travel

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The stars of The Traitors Season 4 brought their best fashion for the reunion. There was also a nod to Rob Rausch's overalls, with Andy Cohen starting the episode in them.

The problem is you can't see everyone's full look because the cast is seated throughout the reunion. Maura Higgins wore a black-and-white Christian Siriano gown and a tilted Sarah Sokol Millinery hat. However, there is one missing aspect of the gown that viewers didn't get to see for long.

Maura Higgins wore The Traitors logo on her back Lisa Rinna, Candiace Dillard Bassett, Maura Higgins, Kristen Kish, Natalie Anderson, Mark Ballas

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The back of Maura's gown has a black outline shaped as The Traitors' icon of a hooded figure. An eagle-eyed fan took a picture of it, posted it in an Instagram Story, and wrote, "Omg the back of @maurahiggins dress being The Traitors logo is brilliant." Higgins shared it on her story.

Related: Candiace Dillard-Bassett Responds to Angry ‘The Traitors’ Fans Defending Rob Rausch

Cohen acknowledged the fashion this season by listing nominees for Best Costume Design. Maura was nominated for "Too Hat to Handle" for her hats, Candiace Dillard-Bassett for "In Plane Sight" for her flight attendant outfits, Rausch for "Sleeveless in Seattle" with his overalls and sleeveless vests, and Lisa Rinna for "I'm Lisa F--king Rinna."

Maura won and was given a trophy. "Oh my gosh, I won something! See that, Rob," she said before accepting it. "Yes, see I told you," he responded.

"I never won anything in my life," she said as she held the traitors trophy. "So I appreciate this." The Love Island USA correspondent admitted she was in the castle for fashion. She's not the only one.

Lisa, who was a traitor, revealed she wanted to attend the banquet because she wanted to wear her outfit. She called the banquet her most iconic moment as a traitor where she killed Yam Yam Arocho with her broach. Candiace of The Real Housewives of Potomac said she felt the same about wanting to wear her gold headpiece.

Scott Foley is opening up about his friendship with late actorJames Van Der Beek.

While speaking toEntertainment Tonight at the Scream 7 premiere on February 26, Foley discussed his friendship with Van Der Beek, who died at the age of 48 on February 11 after battling colorectal cancer. Foley appeared as the character Cliff Elliot in the first season of Dawson's Creek, which starred Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery, per IMDb.

"It was a really formative time in my career and his when we worked together and when we knew each other and we stayed in contact for a little bit. But as it happens in life, you sort of drift apart. I was heartbroken to hear about it and still am a little bit," said Foley with his voice wavering. "And I hope his family does all right. We came up together. You know, we were sort of the same generation of actors and the WB pedigree. And I'm proud to say he was a friend and he will be missed."

'Dawson's Creek' Stars Shared Their Tributes to James Van Der Beek on Social Media

Foley is among the many Dawson's Creek actors who have shared fond memories of Van Der Beek following his death. For instance,Katie Holmes, who played Joey Potter, penned a heartfelt tribute to her on-screen love interest in a February 11 Instagram post. In the post, she thanked Van Der Beek for being a wonderful co-star, whom she deeply trusted, while filming all six seasons of Dawson's Creek together. In addition, she noted that Van Der Beek had six children with his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek.

"I am so grateful to have shared in a piece of James’ journey. He is beloved. Kimberly, we love you and will be here always for you and your beautiful children," wrote Holmes in the post's caption.

Actress Busy Philipps, who played Dawson's Creek character, Audrey Liddell, also honored Van Der Beek's memory on Instagram. In her February 11 Instagram post, Philipps said she was heartbroken for Van Der Beek's loved ones, especially his wife and children.

"James Van Der Beek was one in a billion and he will be forever missed and i don’t know what else to say. i am just so so sad. He was my friend and i loved him and i’m so grateful for our friendship all these years," wrote Philipps.

Kerr Smith, who played Jack McPhee on Dawson's Creek, also shared how much Van Der Beek meant to him in a February 12 Instagram post, addressed to the Varsity Blue actor's wife and children. In the post, Smith described Van Der Beek as "brilliant, creative, wildly original, and completely himself in every room he walked into."

"Being around him meant thinking more deeply, laughing more freely, and feeling more awake to the world. He didn’t just create work. He created connection. He created laughter. He created moments that stay with you," wrote Smith in the post's caption.

In addition, he said that he "will forever be grateful for" his nearly three-decades-long friendship with Van Der Beek.

Dawson's Creek ended in 2003.

Is it Saturday night yet?! 

Ahead of Connor Storrie hosting this week’s episode of Saturday Night Live featuring musical guest Mumford & Sons, fans were treated to a hilarious sketch titled “Accent Duel,” wherein Storrie, 26, faced off with SNL cast member James Austin Johnson. 

Fellow SNL cast members Ashley Padilla and Marcello Hernández called out the accent prompts, from Italian to Shakespeare, but to no one’s surprise, Johnson, 36, just couldn’t compete after Storrie whipped out his Russian accent à la Heated Rivalry’s Ilya Rozanov. 

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bloopers!

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While the sketch was no doubt hilarious, the bloopers released on Friday, February 27, are just as good! Storrie does a mean impression of Gordon Ramsay, SpongeBob, and even Shrek … as a Southern woman. 

Of course, fans flooded the comments with praise and excitement. “Oh, we’re being FED this week. I love it,” one user gushed via TikTok. “This had me cheesing so bad! Love him,” added another. 

“I’ve never looked forward to an episode of SNL this much,” a third user chimed in, while a fourth echoed, “Connor was made for this!” 

The question remains, however, will fans be blessed with a cameo from Storrie’s Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams? According to some online sleuths, he was spotted in New York City ahead of the episode, but that hasn't been confirmed.

Either way, all of his HR co-stars fully support this major milestone in his career. "Hudson’s literally my best friend, François [Arnaud] is one of my best friends, they’re so excited for me,” Storrie told Entertainment Tonight. 

The question remains, however, will fans be blessed with a cameo from Storrie’s Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams? According to some online sleuths, he was spotted in New York City ahead of the episode, but that’s yet to be confirmed.

Storrie’s episode of Saturday Night Live airs on Saturday, February 28, on NBC at 11:30 p.m. coast-to-coast. The episode also streams simultaneously on Peacock.

Amber Riley may have taken home the Mirrorball Trophy during season 17 of Dancing With the Stars but she almost didn't join the cast at all.

The former Glee star reflected on her time competing on the reality series during an appearance on The Zach Sang Show on Friday (Feb. 27). During the interview, Riley revealed that she actually turned down producers three times before saying yes.

"Three times," Riley recalled. "I was just scared. I was terrified and I think I was the first Glee cast member to do it. Of course they were going to ask somebody on Glee to do it. We sing and dance like every single day."

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She continued, "But I was just so scared. Glee was the beginning of the whole social media thing and you can instantly see what people think about you. I never had to deal with that growing up...Having that access to know exactly, instantly, what people thought about you was just so nerve-wracking to me."

Riley added that dance is something she's always loved but by being on the show people would be judging her body and "how it moves."

"I was just so I was just so freaked out by that idea, but I'm glad I did it," Riley concluded.

Riley and her partner Derek Hough went on to win the entire competition. At the time, Riley told Parade that she never thought she would actually take home the trophy.

"I never thought I was going to make it to the end, and I never thought I was going to win. That wasn’t my intention, but all the positive tweets—encouraging me through my knee injury and through being nervous and fearful—kept me going," she wrote in a 2013 blog post. "I want to thank them for being a part of it with me...I kept going because of them. I’m so grateful to all my fans!"

You can hear all that Amber Riley had to say below.

At long last, the so-called virtual band behind "Clint Eastwood" and other hits has dropped yet another groundbreaking album.

If you're a Gorillaz fan, maybe you had enrolled in Spotify's countdown feature so you could be alerted on Friday, Feb. 27 — the day The Mountain was released to the masses.

In addition to the 15-track LP, the Grammy-winning group led by Damon Albarn just unveiled an accompanying short film, titled "The Mountain, The Moon Cave and The Sad God," that features standout music from the new record. Check out the video below, which might remind fans of animated classics from their childhoods...

YouTube users have already flooded the comments section of Gorillaz' upload to show their appreciation for the short. "I love the nods to The Jungle Book, which is one of my favorite Disney films. It’s 2D animation like this that will be timeless," wrote one user, while another person commented, "Gorillaz did what Disney won't do: a proper love letter to 2D animation."

The Mountain as an album has been well received by critics and features a variety of guest artists, as is usual with Gorillaz LPs. Posthumous appearances include Bobby Womack, David Jolicoeur of De La Soul and even Dennis Hopper (yes, the actor). Also notable is how five different languages are featured on the record: English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish and Yoruba.

Looking ahead, Gorillaz fans will be able to see the cartoon gang perform during Saturday Night Live on March 7, which is when Ryan Gosling is returning to host (in support of his new film Hail Mary). It will be the alternative band's big SNL debut, so mark your calendars!

Meanwhile, earlier this month, Consequence released its list of 100 Best Songs of 2001, in honor of the year's 25th anniversary. Gorillaz's smash-hit song "Clint Eastwood" impressively ranked at No. 2 on the sprawling list, topped only by Missy Elliott's "Get Ur Freak On."

Celebrated author Dan Simmons has died. He was 77 years old.

A resident of Longmont, Colorado, Simmons died with his wife and daughter by his side, his obituary shares. According to a friend's post on X (formerly Twitter), he passed away from a stroke Saturday, Feb. 21.

Simmons was born in Peoria, Illinois, in 1948. He taught elementary school in Missouri, New York, and Colorado. One of the most impactful things he did as schoolteacher was to help create and teach a districtwide program for gifted students; it was the first of its kind and led to Simmons being named a finalist for the Colorado Teacher of the Year Award.

“Every day after lunch, Dan told his students a daily installment of an epic tale that started on the first day of school,” his obituary shares. “As they listened, the students would color illustrations that he’d drawn for them. When the story finally came to an end on the last day of school, many recall being reduced to tears. This story would go on to become Dan’s Hyperion cantos.”

Perhaps his biggest claim to fame was his writing. Over the course of his life, he authored more than 30 science fiction novels and short story collections that have been translated into at least 20 languages.

His debut novel, Song of Kali, won the 1986 World Fantasy Award, while his 1989 sci-fi debut, Hyperion, won the Hugo Award. Further book awards include the Shirley Jackson Award and Bram Stoker awards.

Simmons’ 2007 novel The Terror got the small-screen treatement with a critically acclaimed limited series on AMC, released in 2018.

Since his passing, tributes have poured in.

One from fellow writer David Morrell reads, “My dear friend & incomparable author Dan Simmons died Saturday from a stroke at age 77. He defied literary norms, exploring historical fiction, horror, crime & other genres.”

Legendary sci-fi writer Dan Simmons has passed away of a stroke.

Hyperion is one of science fiction's greatest literary works. He was amazing and inspirational, and he kept out of the public eye in recent years after the left went after him for questioning climate change.

He… pic.twitter.com/yCjosF3jUq

— Jon Del Arroz | Pop Culture & Gaming 🎮 (@jondelarroz) February 27, 2026

Keep scrolling for more tributes on social media.

Rest in peace to Dan Simmons, a world-class novelist in so many different genres. HYPERION is spectacular but THE TERROR has my heart, one of my favorite horror novels of all time and a true masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/sycp69fr5S

— Jared Bird (@ComicsJared) February 28, 2026

Everyone's talking about Hyperion with Dan Simmons' death, but his fantasy Song of Kali is equally good if you haven't read it. High recommend. pic.twitter.com/6uMVeRXCXe

— Jon Del Arroz | Pop Culture & Gaming 🎮 (@jondelarroz) February 27, 2026

The passing of Dan Simmons feels like the death of a friend. He was my favorite writer—since Summer of Night in ‘91. He was the last of a genius breed of writer, whose talent matched his literary ambition. We still have his books. But the world is smaller without him. #dansimmons pic.twitter.com/JokQiQq3qX

— Peter Orullian (@PeterOrullian) February 27, 2026

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The 51st César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, was held on Thursday evening at the Olympia in Paris to honor the best French films of 2025.

In attendance was legendary actor and comedian Jim Carrey, who received the Honorary César Award for his contributions to the film industry. He also delivered a memorable acceptance speech entirely in French, and paid tribute to his family and late father.

"As an actor, each character you play is like clay in the sculptor’s hands, which you shape to your heart’s desire," the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind star said. "How fortunate I have been to share this art with so many people who have truly opened their hearts to me."

Jim Carrey accepts the Honorary Cesar Award during the 51st Cesar Film Awards at L'Olympia on February 26, 2026 in Paris, France.

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But the 64-year-old entertainer is not going viral for the honor; rather, many are making comments about his unrecognizable look and how his voice sounds different. Carrey stepped out wearing an all-black tuxedo set, and his hair was dyed black and grown out all the way down to his shoulders. While the actor has largely stayed out of the spotlight in recent years, new photos of his latest appearance quickly began circulating online — and social media users had plenty to say.

From claims that he looked “unrecognizable” to others insisting, “That’s not Jim Carrey,” the reactions poured in.

"That definitely isn't Jim Carrey," one X user commented.

"Who is this? Because it is definitely not Jim Carrey. The eyes aren’t even the same color," someone pointed out. The actor has brown eyes, but in the Vanity Fair France interview clip that the user also reposted, Carrey is seen with hazel/green eyes.

"Apparently, this is Jim Carrey at the French film awards," another said. "This is some Truman show stuff."

"He really changed a lot 😭 yall think it’s him?" a user asked, who also posted an older picture of Carrey side-by-side a photo taken of the actor on Thursday.

Another user commented, "Ok this Jim Carrey thing is freaking me out."

"Who is that. Thats not jim Carrey. It doesn't even sound like him. Is this a joke," another fan pointed out.

Jim Carrey goes viral over his ‘unrecognizable’ appearance with fans saying he ‘doesn’t look or sound the same.’ pic.twitter.com/J1wM24IsXB

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) February 27, 2026

Rising to fame in the early 1990s with his breakout role on the sketch series In Living Color. Since then, he became one of Hollywood's biggest box office draws, thanks to his hit movies like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Mask and Dumb and Dumber. Known for his elastic facial expressions and high-energy performances, Carrey later proved his dramatic range in films such as The Truman Show, Man on the Moon and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

Over the past few years, Carrey has been enjoying a "quiet life" and taking the time to focus on his love for painting and spiritual life. Despite announcing his retirement in April 2022, he starred as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which was released in December 2024.

Related: Ariana Grande Names '90s Icon as Her All-Time Favorite Actress

A sweeping new documentary series chronicling the origins of outlaw country is headed to Austin for its world premiere.

They Called Us Outlaws – The Cosmic Cowboys, Honky Tonk Heroes and Rise of Redneck Rock will debut March 15 at the SXSW Film & TV Festival, with a 90-minute pilot centered on the late Waylon Jennings and the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters, the Austin venue that helped ignite the outlaw movement.

Presented in association with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the ten-part limited series traces the movement’s roots in late-1960s Nashville and Austin’s counterculture scene, following its evolution from underground rebellion to mainstream influence.

RELATED: Jason Isbell Helps Give America’s Hidden Hit-Making Studio Its Hall of Fame Moment

The premiere episode, “The Prologue – Waylon, The Dillo, and That Outlaw Bit,” explores Jennings’ arrival in Austin at the invitation of Willie Nelson and the cultural collision that helped reshape country music. Rare interviews and archival performance footage include commentary from central figures such as Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joe Shaver and Guy Clark.

The series is executive produced by outlaw country icon Jessi Colter, Grammy winner Ray Benson and Texas songwriter Jack Ingram, who also narrates the series.

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey also appears in the film, offering a perspective on the movement’s cultural legacy.

RELATED: ’90s Country Kings Announce 2026 Tour Dates

Filmmaker Eric Geadelmann began developing the project more than a decade ago in conjunction with the Hall of Fame’s “Outlaws and Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ’70s” exhibit. The expanded series now spotlights more than 120 artists, spanning legends and modern torchbearers from Emmylou Harris to Miranda Lambert and Tyler Childers.

They Called Us Outlaws premieres March 15 at the Rollins Theater at the Long Center as part of SXSW 2026.

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Alysa Liu just made history on Olympic ice. The 20-year-old became the first U.S. women’s figure skater to win gold since 2002, ending a decades-long drought. But days after her triumphant performance, the conversation online shifted from medals to something far more personal: her lower-back tattoo.

At the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Liu delivered a stunning free skate, earning a 226.79 and securing gold. She also helped Team USA capture gold in the team event, and her Instagram following skyrocketed from under one million to more than six million in a matter of weeks, according to Sports Illustrated.

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As interest in her life intensified, the young star addressed her relationship status in a January 7 Cosmopolitan interview. “That’s a whole other thing that I’m not feeling right now,” she said, explaining that she’s content focusing on herself and her career. She added, “I love being single, I really do.”

But the online curiosity didn’t stop there.

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On February 26, an image of a lower-back tattoo — previously seen in a TikTok dance video — began circulating. Some speculated about its meaning, with unconfirmed claims that it resembled ‘Baphomet,' a symbol often associated with occult imagery.

Alysa Liu is receiving backlash after people noticed she has a back tattoo 🤔 pic.twitter.com/mu4xwCepTr

— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) February 26, 2026

The internet responded instantly. “Whatever, it's her life and that ain't no Baphomet image,” said one fan. Another stated: “Tattoos are a personal choice, and they don’t change who someone is or what they’ve accomplished. It’s wild how quick people are to judge something that doesn’t affect them at all.”

Many continued to defend the Olympic champion. “Her body, her rules. You could do whatever you want if you're #1,” chimed in a third. “Backlash for a back tat is crazy,” someone else pointed out. The post gained traction on Facebook as well, where fans continued to support Liu, though a few critics remained.

“It’s OK we’ll just pray for her,” one person wrote. “She looks evil,” another claimed, while someone else added, “As the saying goes, ‘You don't see a bumper sticker on a Porsche.’” One particularly frustrated commenter declared, “I CAN'T BELIEVE I SUPPORTED HER AND THOUGHT SHE HAD A GOOD VIBE !!!!”

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The online reaction to Liu’s lower-back tattoo isn’t the only time she has faced public scrutiny — she also drew attention for a mouth piercing that becomes visible when she smiles. In an interview with NBC New York, later shared on the outlet’s Instagram, the California native explained that she pierced her frenulum “a little over two years ago." While some fans were unfazed, others commented, “No 😢,” and “I wish she’d take it out.”

And she’s far from the only athlete navigating that kind of internet blowback. Earlier this week, rugby star Ilona Maher posted a training video on Instagram set to “Let’s Go” by Trick Daddy, responding to critics who questioned why she wears makeup while working out.

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Text on the clip read, “Why do you wear makeup when you train?” before flashing to her lifting weights and doing pull-ups with the response: “Why not? Not like it’s making me weaker.” In the caption, she added, “My mascara ain’t making my muscles smaller or my work ethic non existent.”

Meanwhile, figure skater Amber Glenn revealed she received what she called a “scary amount” of hate after speaking out online and encouraging LGBTQ+ people to stay strong during “troubling times” for the community. Glenn also said she would limit her presence on social media as a result.

And during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles clapped back at critics obsessing over her hair, telling followers, “Don’t come for me about my hair.”

Chevy Chase and his wife of more than four decades, Jayni Chase, proved their spark is still very much alive during a rare public outing this week.

The 82-year-old comedian attended the 40th Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival on Thursday, February 26 for a screening of the CNN documentary I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not. 

While posing on the red carpet, Chase was photographed, per Page Six, gently holding Jayni’s face before leaning in for a kiss. Jayni, 68, leaned into her husband and placed her hand on his arm during the sweet moment. Other photos from the night show Chase sweetly kissing her hand and putting his arm around her multiple times.

Chase arrived at the event in a wheelchair but later moved around without it once inside. His manager previously explained that the National Lampoon’s Vacation star primarily uses the wheelchair when extensive travel is required.

The documentary itself offers a candid look at Chase’s health struggles, including a serious heart issue in 2021. Jayni recalls, “Something was wrong, and he couldn’t explain to me what was wrong. So, we go to the ER. His heart stops.” She added that during a difficult period, “When the heart muscles get weaker, they can’t pump as much blood out with each beat.” Doctors ultimately placed Chase “into a coma for maybe eight days,” according to longtime friend Peter Aaron. The actor later confirmed he’s “fine now” after spending five weeks hospitalized.

While Thursday night’s affectionate red carpet moment highlighted the strength of Chevy and Jayni’s relationship, the documentary also offered a look into relationships that predated his 40-year marriage.

In the doc, the comedian reflects on his college romance with actress Blythe Danner, a chapter of his life that many fans may not have known about. “Blythe Danner, that was my first real love. She’s a great woman, and I’ll always think highly of her,” Chase admits in the film. The two met while students at Bard College in the mid-1960s, where they bonded over music and performed in jazz bands together.

Their paths eventually diverged, with Danner’s acting career accelerating quicker. She went on to marry Bruce Paltrow, with their marriage lasting from 1969 up until Paltrow’s death in 2002.

After being lost and recovered in the final half of Season 4, Sophie Baek's beloved necklace is now in the possession of Yerin Ha. It's a keepsake the Bridgerton actress took home after her request for her character's masquerade mask was shot down.

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"I did ask for the mask, but maybe they're saving it for some kind of Bridgerton World Exhibition later down the line. Who knows?" Ha laughed in an exclusive interview with Parade. "But I asked for my necklace because they said no to the mask, so I was able to keep that."

And to be clear, she wouldn't have taken that, or anything from set without asking. "I'm not a swiper. I swear. I always ask kindly," she said with a laugh.

Yerin Ha kept her character Sophie Baek's necklace

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The silver chain with the amethyst pendant belonged to Sophie's late mother. It went missing after Sophie and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) spent a night together, and was later discovered by Thompson's character on the floor by his bed, leading him to realize that Sophie is, in fact, the Lady in Silver.

For Ha, bringing Sophie and Benedict's intimate moments to life wasn't without nerves. The Bridgerton star was admittedly "super nervous" going into filming them.

Related: ‘Bridgerton’ Star Luke Thompson Reveals He Received a Surprising Offer Involving Queen Elizabeth II (Exclusive)

"Even when I booked the job like that was very much the second thought that I had was like, 'I have to do intimacy scenes now,'" she confessed. "So that was crazy."

But, Ha praised working with the show's intimacy coordinator, Lizzy Talbot. "When you work with an intimacy coordinator like Lizzy it's so amazing, and she doesn't make you lose spontaneity," the actress shared. "If anything, I feel like she creates. It's a canvas and a blueprint where you are able to be spontaneous."

The actress was "super nervous" about the Netflix show's intimacy scenes

Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2025

"Thank God for her, but also thank God that I was able to build such a trust with Luke, where it got to the point where I was able to reframe my mind in thinking that these scenes [weren 't] intimacy scenes, they were a deeper dive into these two characters and their love for each other," Ha added. "So when I framed it like that, it then became so much easier."

It has been said, the most anticipated moments are often times worth the wait.

Bridgerton Season 4 returns February 26 pic.twitter.com/vRZNT42S7h

— Netflix (@netflix) February 3, 2026

One of those steamy scenes unfolded in a bathtub in Part 2, which premiered February 26. Yet, it was the emotional exchange between Sophie and Benedict leading up to the moment that Ha found empowering.

"I always return to like the pre-bathtub scene when Benedict goes, like, 'Of course, of course,' and he just holds her, and I feel like that physical gesture really encapsulates just the desire for, you know, someone who's maybe traumatized and in pain of just having somebody just wrap you in something warm. I think is such a beautiful image," Ha said. "So, yeah, I've learned a lot."

Among her takeaways from playing Sophie were to not be afraid to stand up for oneself and to own your voice, though the latter she's learned throughout her career. Despite playing a romantic lead in a hit Netflix series, life doesn't feel any different for Ha, whose acting credits also include Dune: Prophecyand Halo.

"Everything that I'm doing is the same. Like I'm the same person. Nothing feels like it's changed," she admitted. "I know that's a really weird answer, but it's hard for me to grasp. I feel like maybe someone like [Heated Rivalry's] Hudson Williams might have had a very different experience. Like that looks insane, but for me, it's just been really sweet. I mean, mine is the occasional fan interaction on the street or at a restaurant and they're all very sweet. It's been very tame."

Ha is thankful she was able to 'build such a trust' with her co-star Luke Thompson

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While she laughed about still looking for her next job, Ha would love to return to Bridgerton for another season. "I love the Bridgerton family. Also, I'm still new to it. You know what I mean? Like I still have energy," she said. "I would love to be back to a workplace that I've just had so much fun working in."

Related: We Burn for These Quotes From ‘Bridgerton’ Seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4

Plus, there is still more she'd like to explore with her and Luke's characters. "I would love to see what a happy Benedict and Sophie relationship looks like with their dynamic. And then I would also love to see just Sophie deepen her relationship with the Bridgerton siblings," Ha said. "But I have no idea what's happening. I haven't read the script, so we'll see."

Related: Bridgerton Is Returning for Season 5: What We Know About the 'Really Sexy Season'

Matlock addressed the real-life departure of David Del Rio head-on during its midseason premiere. The CBS series returned for the second half of its second season on Thursday, February 26, and delivered a direct joke regarding the actor's sudden exit from the show.

A Sharp Comment on Redundancies

During the episode, Sarah (Leah Lewis) and Matty (Kathy Bates) meet with an HR representative named Gwen Easton (Sarah Wright Olsen) from Lamar and Olson, the law firm merging with Jacobson Moore. When Gwen asks about the whereabouts of first-year associate Billy Martinez, Sarah stammers through a quick excuse.

"Out sick. Very, very sick. Vomiting, and he," Sarah says, before Matty interrupts to add, "And we've got him covered".

Gwen seizes the moment to make a sharp remark about layoffs. "Yay, so no need for him to return," she replies. "Job eliminated".

After a brief, awkward pause, Gwen clarifies she is "kidding again". The exchange serves as a clear, on-screen confirmation of Del Rio's permanent absence from the series.

Related: ‘Matlock’ Actor Fired After Sexual Assault Allegation Involving Co-Star Leah Lewis

The Off-Screen Investigation

Del Rio was fired from Matlock in October 2025 following an allegation of sexual assault. The accusation was brought forward by Lewis, and Del Rio was escorted off the Paramount lot the same day the incident was reported to CBS.

Before the midseason premiere, the series began laying the groundwork to write Billy out of the storyline. During the fall midseason finale in December, the show revealed Billy took a "personal day" after his girlfriend suffered a miscarriage, suggesting he would step back from his duties.

Del Rio's final onscreen appearance occurred in the December 4 episode, "Prior Bad Acts".

Jacobson Moore's Next Chapter

For months, fans debated whether CBS would recast the role or write Billy off entirely. In February 2026, CBS officially concluded a supplemental internal review after Del Rio hired attorney Shawn Holley. The network announced it would stand by its original decision to terminate his contract.

With Gwen's pointed joke, Matlock makes it clear that Billy's desk will remain empty. While the production has added new cast members like Wright Olsen and Henry Haber, producers confirmed they are not direct replacements for Del Rio's character. The series will continue its second season by blending his exit into the ongoing firm merger storyline.

Next: CBS Reopens Investigation Into ‘Matlock’ Cast Member’s Firing

If there’s anything that calls for an over-the-top reaction, it’s being nominated for an Academy Award. 

After Teyana Taylor found out that she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Oscars for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another, she didn’t hold back!

“I woke up very, very early. I couldn’t sleep. I washed my face, brushed my teeth, all of the things. Had my little muumuu, had my scarf on. I wanted to be loose and free flowing,” Taylor, 35, recalled in a new interview with People published on Friday, February 27. 

Because the names are read in alphabetical order, Taylor anticipated hers coming last, but that didn’t lessen her nerves. “So after the fourth name I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ And they said my name and we just all started screaming,” the New York native detailed. “I lost my voice for maybe like four or five days, honestly.”

Teyana Taylor is seen at "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" on February 25, 2026, in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)

Of course, Taylor was surrounded by her loved ones for the monumental moment — well, virtually, anyway, because she was in the midst of preparing to host Saturday Night Live. 

In fact, watching her mom, Nikki Taylor, react to the nomination is a moment she’ll never forget. “My mother, because she, first of all, has asthma," Taylor said of the FaceTime call. "So every single time I get a nomination, we have to calm her down. I literally get into protective mode.” Taylor noted that she also called her grandmother on FaceTime.

Taylor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture at the ceremony on January 11. The 98th Academy Awards are on Sunday, March 15.

How long can you go in life without having ever eaten a burger? For Scream 7 (2026) star Mckenna Grace, the answer might be "forever."

The 19-year-old actress appeared in a Good Mythical Morning video published to YouTube on Friday, in which she — alongside hosts Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal — tried to identify the more expensive options between frozen, fast and fancy food items.

While they were tasting three different versions of buffalo cauliflower, Grace revealed that she has never had a burger before in her entire life, sending the Good Mythical Morning crew into a state of shock and disbelief.

But the surprises didn't end there. She also shared that there are many other classic American food items that she's never had before, including pepperoni pizza and chicken wings. "I was [a vegetarian] for seven years, hence the not having tried a lot of things," Grace said during the video.

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She also added, "It's not that there's no desire to try these things... I just want it to be the right burger!"

McLaughlin jokingly proposed that they plan a week-long excursion where they find the "perfect" versions of every food Grace has yet to try so that she could finally experience them once and for all.

Commenters flooded the YouTube video with their reactions to Grace's shocking confession:

"I can't even fathom not having TRIED pepperoni pizza, chicken wings, or a burger at twenty (sic) years old. Try things, girl! You have no idea what you're missing!"

"You guys have to film McKenna trying all these new foods!"

"Never trying pepperoni pizza or a burger is absolutely WILD"

"Of all the insane food quirks of link, nothing is as insane as never having pepperoni pizza, chicken wings, and a burger."

Throughout the video, Grace showed off her expert food-tasting skills, correctly identifying cheese pizza from Papa John's and buffalo cauliflower from Erewhon. She also shared details about her career and the projects she's done in the past (e.g., lying to everyone on the set of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping [2026] about her horse allergy while working with horses).

Her latest movie release, Scream 7, released on Friday in theaters worldwide as the seventh installment of the Scream franchise, also starring Courteney Cox, Matthew Lillard and Neve Campbell.

Related: Firing Melissa Barrera Cost 'Scream 7' A Hefty Sum

Bridgerton star Katie Leung is offering some guidance for the next actress who takes on the role of Harry Potter character Cho Chang.

In a February 2026 interview with People magazine, Leung, who began playing Cho during the 2005 film Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, discussed the upcoming HBO Harry Potter television series. Leung was implored to share her words of wisdom for the next person to portray the popular Ravenclaw.

"Oh goodness. I think it is hard to say. Because when you're that age, you're kind of trying to figure things out and who you are. As a teenager, I certainly didn't know who I was," said Leung, who plays Lady Araminta Gun on the fourth season of Bridgerton.

She then shared that she believes the younger generation may be "more clued-up with the world of social media and stuff like that."

"Generally, for anybody really, whoever stage in their life, [my advice is] just to be themselves, because that's what makes them unique," said Leung, who appeared as Cho, Harry Potter's (Daniel Radcliffe) brief love interest, in five Harry Potter films. "And to not let the kind of noise of other people get to you, because what you have already is a gift, and you should really just try and hold onto that."

Daniel Radcliffe Shared His Thoughts About the Upcoming 'Harry Potter' Series

Leung isn't the only cast member from the original Harry Potter film series to share their hopes for the new actors playing Hogwarts students. Radcliffe, who famously played the franchise's titular character for eight films over a course of 10 years, spoke about the upcoming series in a November 2025 interview with Good Morning America. Radcliffe said he's been in contact with Dominic McLaughlin, who is playing the Boy Who Lived for the upcoming series, also based on the book byJ.K. Rowling. Radcliffe explained that while he sent McLaughlin a letter, he wants to have some healthy distance from the new Harry Potter cast.

"I do not want to be like a spectre in the lives of these children at all. I just wanted to write to him and say like, you know, I hope you have the best time and an even better time than I did. I had a great time, but I hope you have an even better one," said Radcliffe in the November 2025 interview.

Radcliffe also said he's been taken aback by how young the new Harry Potter cast, which includes Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley, is.

"I just see those pictures of him and all the other kids and I just want to like hug them. They just seem so young. I do look at them and I go like, 'Oh, it's crazy that I was doing that at that age.' But it's also like incredibly sweet and I hope they're having a great time," said Radcliffe during the Good Morning America interview.

House of Villains Season 3 premiered on February 26 and is available to stream on Peacock. The game immediately started with the cast fighting for power and nominating other players for the Hit List.

Plane Jane from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 is competing for the America’s Ultimate Supervillain title and the $200,000 prize. She talked about not feeling comfortable with straight "butch" men, but tried to reach out with other members in the cast in the first three episodes. She wasn't successful and addressed that.

Plane Jane claims the House of Villains stars made up for their crimes Johnny Middlebrooks

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The drag queen, 28, quoted a tweet that shared a video of her yelling at Love Island USA'sJohnny Middlebrooks, and Big Brother'sPaul Abrahamian replied. "While with drag race I’d say don’t send my sisters hate, these are homophobic straight men feel free to go off," Plane Jane tweeted on February 27.

"LMAO messy a-- b-tch you know this was not my doing," Abrahamian, 32, replied.

"I’m morally (and legaly) obliged to say I do NOT condone hate being directed towards my villains cast mates! It’s not their fault that they are intellectually stunted! And rest assured, Paul and Johnny have since made up for their crimes," the drag queen tweeted seven hours later.

"LMAOOOO the antique hormones were a hit," Abrahamian replied.

Plane Jane and Abrahamian made a friendly connection. Middlebrooks won Supervillian in episode 3 and had to put three people on the Hit List. Plane Jane was nervous. "I'm not really that buddy-buddy with him," she told Drita D’Avanzo from Mob Wives. "Being a flamboyant gay boy, it's a little harder for me to connect with super macho butch straight men," she said in an interview.

Plane Jane opened up to Middlebrooks about her past struggles connecting with straight men. She said she wanted to stay and had no issue voting for him to win. Abrahamian then got the "right hand of the Supervillian," which means they will make this week's nominations together.

Abrahamian, who is nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, was against choosing Plane Jane. But they ultimately picked her,Tiffany Pollard, and Kate Chastain. Of course, the RuPaul's Drag Race racer had something to say. "I wish I could say that I'm surprised, but I'm not," she told Middlebrooks. She called him a "low-budget Drake impersonator" and said he was skipping leg day.

Abrahamian claimed the people were decided before he got his advantage. Plane Jane called him a leech. Fans will have to wait to see if she survives the Hit List.

New episodes of House of Villains are released on Thursdays on Peacock at 9 p.m. ET.