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Andy Cohen is paying tribute to Mary Cosby and her sonRobert Cosby Jr.

Robert Jr. died on Monday, Feb. 23 in Utah following a public battle with addiction.

During the Thursday, Feb. 26, episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Bravo host was emotional as he spoke about Robert Jr.'s passing.

“Before we go, I want to send all my love and heartfelt condolences to Mary Cosby and her family after news broke yesterday about the tragic passing of Mary’s son Robert Jr.,” Cohen began.

“This devastatingly sad news is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart breaks for Mary. I will always appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr.,” he continued.

“Mary, you did such a good job,” Cohen added. "I know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and will continue to help countless people who are struggling. Rest in peace Robert Jr. and thanks.”

RELATED: Mary Cosby’s Son Robert’s Cause of Death: What We Know So Far

An official cause of death for Robert Jr. has not been confirmed. However, TMZ reports that Salt Lake City police responded Monday night to a call involving a “full arrest/medical emergency” for a 23-year-old male in what was described as a possible overdose.

Robert’s struggles with addiction were documented on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. During a November 2024 episode, he spoke candidly about experiencing suicidal ideation and his substance abuse, which included heroin, Xanax, acid, Molly, cocaine and OxyContin.

RELATED: ‘RHOSLC’ Pauses Production After Death of Mary Cosby’s Son Robert Jr.

Mary and her husband Robert Cosby Sr. confirmed their son’s passing via a statement to posted to her Instagram on Wednesday, Feb. 25.

“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” the couple said. “Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.”

Rob Rausch may be a backstabber when it comes to game shows and competitions, but that doesn't mean he's not a lover.

The Love Island alum made a name for himself as a "gaslighter" on the hookup series, then again on The Traitors Season 4, when he famously double-crossed Maura Higgins in the finale of the latter, sending fans into a tizzy: How could he do that to someone (they presumed) he was dating?

Andy Cohen had to ask them about their connection during the Traitors reunion, and they gamely played along.

"There is undeniable chemistry between the two of you, am I right?" the Bravo king asked.

Higgins replied that she'd "heard that" from others, including fellow cast members, who assumed the pair were crushing on another.

"We were genuinely just friends," Higgins said. "Weren't we? Like, that it the truth. Everyone's silent, but wasn't it, Rob?"

Well, was it? Read on to find out (and to learn more about Higgins).

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Does Rob Rausch have a girlfriend?

He does, and he's keeping her face and name a secret (at least in for the near future).

In an interview with The Cut, he revealed that he's building himself a home in his Florence, Ala., hometown that'll be a bit bigger than his trailer. Additionally, the report notes, "He’s currently working on a woodworking project for his girlfriend, whose identity he’s keeping private for now."

Related: Get to Know Rob Rausch a Little Better

Who is Rob Rausch's new girlfriend?

So far, nobody knows! If The Traitors proved anything, it's that this dude is good at keeping secrets, so don't expect to find out until and unless he wants it to happen.

That said, TikToker Bravo Breaking News by Kim alleged that Rausch's girlfriend is an aesthetician from Kansas City named Chloe, who they guessed was in her early 20s. There's not much to substantiate that except some DMs she said she received, one blurry photo and one appearance in one of Rausch's sister's TikTok videos, so take it with a grain (or gigantic shaker) of salt. She might just be a family friend (who happens to be super pretty!), and either way, he's supposedly trying to lie low, so let him.

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Related: Maura Higgins Tells All on Rob Rausch Relationship

Are Rob Rausch and Maura Higgins dating? Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch on The Traitors

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While a lot of Traitors fans are still shipping them (and have been since they first set foot in the show's castle), alas, Rausch declared that he is not dating Higgins, a sentiment that she revealed herself as well.

"I’m not gonna ruin it for the viewers, but no, nothing ever happened between me and Rob," Higgins told Us Weekly. "I genuinely look at Rob like a brother. Literally nothing ever happened. People online are saying I’m ‘d**kmatized.’ Believe me, you would know if I was dickmatized. If they think that’s me flirting, then they do not know me and they have never watched me on Love Island."

Some speculation that they were a couple, or at least hooking up, came when footage of Rausch rubbing a chair on The Traitors went viral. For some reason (overactive imaginations or wishful thinking, perhaps?), people assumed it wasn't really a chair, but instead was Higgins' leg. According to both Rausch and Higgins, those assumptions are also false.

"We did not [hook up], and we will not. We are just friends," Rausch told Us Weekly, adding of the viral clip, "I’m touching the chair, not her leg!"

Higgins concurred, "I want to set the record straight that Rob never touched my leg, apart from when he carried me up the hill."

Related: The Traitors Star Candiace Dillard Bassett’s Husband Slams Rob Rausch: ‘He Don’t Like Women’

What is Maura from The Traitors' age?

Born Nov. 25, 1990, Higgins is 35 as of this writing.

What Love Island was Maura Higgins on?

Higgins made her debut on Season 5 of the original U.K. Love Island in 2019. She's since hosted or been the social media host for Love Island: USA, Love Island Games and Love Island USA: Aftersun.

What is Maura Higgins' net worth?

According to reports, Maura Higgins' net worth is estimated at about $4.3 million, thanks to her reality stardom in Love Island, The Traitors, Dancing On Ice, Cooking With the Stars, Glow Up and I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

Related: Ron Funches Calls Meeting Rob Rausch His ‘Favorite Part’ of The Traitors (Exclusive)

How many times has Maura Higgins been on Love Island?

Higgins only competed on Love Island once, but including her hosting and social media appearances for the franchise, she's been on four different seasons and iterations of the reality show.

Did Rob buy Maura a Birkin?

Higgins and Rausch made a deal when he betrayed her and took the entire Traitors prize money for himself: He'd make it up to her by using some of it to buy her a coveted (and super pricey) Hermes Birkin bag.

Higgins explained, "He told me he’s going to get me a gift, which is going to be a Birkin handbag. So when he gets that, then he’s fully forgiven. For me, a girl that has not watched Traitors, not one episode of Traitors, I got to the finale, and yeah, I didn't win, but I got to wear all my outfits. And if I get that Birkin handbag from Rob, then for me, I have won. That’s all I need."

Rausch said another Traitors star is trying to help him in his quest to get the handbag, which has become a status symbol of the ultra-wealthy.

"I’m in cahoots with Lisa. She said she could probably get my foot in the door so I can buy one," he said. "It’s proving way more difficult than I thought it would be though."

Related: Lisa Rinna Reveals She Spanked Rob Rausch on The Traitors: ‘I Had to Scold Him’ (Exclusive)

Who did Rob Rausch sleep with on Love Island? JaNa Craig, Nicole Jacky, Kaylor Martin, Olivia Walker, Kenny Rodriguez, Kordell Beckham and Rob Rausch of Love Island at the Empire State Building in August 2024

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On Love Island, Rausch was linked with Leah Kateb, Kassy Castillo, Olivia "Liv" Walker, Cassidy Laudano, Andrea Carmona and Daniela Ortiz-Rivera. That said, whether or not they did the deed isn't anyone's business.

He told The Cut of his perception on the show, "Basically, I’m a toxic gaslighter, but I’m hot enough that it doesn’t matter." Honestly? Fair.

Related: Rob Rausch Responds to Gaslighting Accusation on 'The Traitors'

The world’s largest movie theater chain continues to shrink, announcing additional cinema closures to come as movie lovers attend fewer and fewer showings.

AMC has already closed 213 locations over the last several years, shrinking its total number of theaters by more than 20 percent, from over 1,000 to approximately 860 across the globe, with only 65 new locations established in the same period of time. This week, CFO Sean Goodman announced the anticipated closure of additional “underperforming locations” while speaking on the company's financial earnings call, as reported by Fast Company.

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While the exact number of closing locations has not yet been confirmed, Goodman noted that approximately ten percent of AMC's properties are eligible for lease renewal every year, allowing for rental negotiations or cancellations. It sounds like minimal new locations are also planned, but the areas for those upcoming establishments have also bot been revealed.

The company pointed to stiff competition from streaming services like Netflix, which airs original feature films right there in the comfort of the viewer's own home, as well as fewer films that appeal to the larger population, in combination with higher ticket prices, as just some of the reasons for declining revenue.

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Clearly, the "incredible value" of the brand's recently updated loyalty perks and expanded range of discount days were not enough to cultivate the necessary foot traffic for the brand to thrive—and the addition of general advertisements ahead of feature film screenings didn't bring in enough revenue to make up the difference.

Every industry is feeling the pressure of decreased consumer spending, with popular pizza joint Papa John's just announcing the closure of hundreds of stores across the country this week, and Pizza Hut making similar moves earlier this month.

Wendy’s is also on track to close hundreds of locations, while grocery and gaming staples are also feeling the heat of shifting shopping habits, illustrating consumer prioritization of not only more affordable necessities, but less expensive entertainment, too.

Thirty-three years ago today, Whitney Houston topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her iconic hit "I Will Always Love You."

Houston's song, released in 1992, was a moving cover of a Dolly Parton track off her 1974 record Jolene. The original Parton song was a massive country hit, holding the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart two separate times, once in 1974 and again in 1982. In 1992, Houston reintroduced the song to the charts, taking the top spot in late November and holding it for 14 consecutive weeks—at the time marking it the longest-running No. 1 hot in Billboard Hot 100 history.

Houston's "I Will Always love You" was originally recorded for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. The track was featured on Houston's first soundtrack album, The Bodyguard: Official Soundtrack Album. The film also marked Houston's acting debut, where she starred as Rachel Marron.

American singer and actress Whitney Houston attends The Grammy Awards on March 1, 1994 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York.

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In 1994, the track received its flowers, earning Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance as well as American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Single and Favorite Soul/R&B Single. In 2022, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) officially certified the song as Diamond, following its massive global success with over 20 million copies sold worldwide.

Produced by David Foster via Arista Records, "I Will Always love You" is recognizable for its emotional depth and unmatched vocal precision. Houston's room-demanding vocals were able to relaunch the song into immeasurable relevance, driving it to smash-hit status. Even today, the track continues to resonate with modern audiences. On Spotify alone, the song has garnered over 926 million streams, attesting to the power and influence of Houston's vocals.

Related: 1976 Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 50 Years Ago Today

What I Like About You actor Simon Rex is opening up about having starred in the 2002 sitcom and suddenly being written off after Season 1. The sitcom has gained a resurgence after dropping all four seasons on Netflix.

During the height of her career, Amanda Bynes played the title role of Holly, a teenager living in New York with her big sister Val (Jennie Garth). Season 1 of the series starred Rex as Val's first boyfriend, Jeff Campbell, who is a little hesitant to commit. His character is the manager of his father's pizza restaurant.

Throughout the first season, Jeff and Val are pretty stable in their relationship until he brings up his feelings about marriage. Without giving too much away, they end up calling it quits, and Jeff isn't seen or rarely mentioned for the rest of the series.

In an interview with US Weekly, Rex reveals he still has no idea why he was written off after one season, and remebers gettingthe call while he was visiting family. The producers had initially told him his character was going to appear less, but the actor knew what that really meant.

"If I’m being totally honest, I remember I was visiting family in North Carolina or in Virginia — I forget where I was — and the writer/producer, one of them, called me and they’re like, ‘Hey Simon, we just want you to know in these next few episodes you’re gonna be in it less. But don’t worry, we’re not writing you off the show,'" said Rex. "I remember thinking, ‘F***, they’re writing me off the show.’ And I just knew it, and they basically said it."

He goes on to add that he really doens't know why he was booted from What I Like About You, and chalked it up to producers wanting to give Val a different love interest every season.

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"I thought I did a good job," said Rex, while explaining that he had holding deals with series like Felicity and Jack & Jill. Shortly after the first season, Rex starred in the spoof comedy movie Scary Movie 3as George Logan.

With What I Like About You streaming on Netflix, Rex admits he's still "proud of it" and has rewatched some of the episodes after 20 years. The sitcom ran for a total of four seasons until its series finale in March 2006.

Before Jason Kelce met his wife Kylie Kelce, the retired NFL star made some mistakes in dating.

Jason and his brother Travis Kelce answered fan questions on their Friday, Feb. 27 episode of their podcast New Heights. Jason went on to share his best dating advice when one fan asked how to ask a girl out.

"Don’t try and make her like you because then she’s gonna hate you," he told the fan calling in. "This was my crucial flaw with talking to females. I was like, ‘Okay, how do I impress them? Or how I would think that I need to talk any differently?’"

Travis, who proposed to Taylor Swiftin 2025, also shared his own piece of dating advice.

"Who you are is good enough, bud. No, you’re doing too much. That’s what Jason’s [saying]. Just be you, man, who you are is enough for the right person," Travis said.

When it came to how to start the conversation, Travis advised going with a compliment while Jason kept it simple.

"Here's what you do, you ask her out," Jason said.

Travis agreed with his brother, adding, "Yeah, there's no other way around it other than you just gotta just gotta do it, man. You just gotta own it. You gotta have some cojones. What's the worst she's gonna say? No?"

However, Jason joked that he may not be the best person to take dating advice from.

"I still don't really know how to talk to women. I'm a f***ing Neanderthal," he joked. "My wife, Kylie, reminds me every single day. But I think you just ask her out and then you go on a date and then you go from there. I wouldn't worry too much about it, bud."

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Dramatic footage has surfaced following the tragic death of The Wire actor Bobby J. Brown, showing the devastating barn fire that claimed his life earlier this week.

Video obtained by TMZ on Friday, February 27 captures firefighters battling heavy smoke and visible flames tearing through a large 50-by-100-foot barn in Chaptico, Maryland. The structure appears severely damaged, with the roof completely destroyed as crews worked to contain the blaze. Dispatch audio from the scene reportedly confirmed that a man was trapped inside while the building was fully engulfed.

Brown, 62, died Tuesday, February 24 after becoming caught in the fire, with his daughter telling the outlet he succumbed to smoke inhalation. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later confirmed his cause of death as diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation, ruling the manner of death an accident.

READ MORE: ‘The Wire’ Star Dies at 62 After Barn Fire

Authorities said the fire began while Brown was inside the barn attempting to jump-start a vehicle. He allegedly called a family member for a fire extinguisher, but the flames spread rapidly. His longtime wife was reportedly also injured while trying to reach him.

His representative, Dr. Albert Bramante, paid tribute in a statement to Parade: “Bobby J. Brown was a rare talent who brought an undeniable authenticity to every role, from the Western District in The Wire to his more recent work. He was a ‘man’s man’ with a gentle soul, a dedicated professional, and a true joy to represent.”

The statement continued asking for privacy: “We are devastated by this loss and our hearts go out to his family. We kindly ask for their privacy to be respected as they mourn.”

Brown was best known for portraying Officer Bobby Brown on HBO’s The Wire. Over the years, he also appeared in series including Law & Order: SVU, We Own This City, Veep, The Corner, and Fish Bowl. His final credited role was in the 2023 short film Mailman.

While appearing on a recent episode of Brittany Broski’s Royal Court, celebrated singer Harry Styles talked about his candid experiences running marathons over the past year, as well as some... strange advice he's received in regards to mid-marathon bladder control.

As with previous episodes of the comedy series, Brittany Broski’s Royal Court saw the 32-year-old Styles answer several random questions that were largely nonsensical in nature.

“You run a lot of marathons,” the program's host began by saying, referencing Styles' participation in both the  Tokyo Marathon and the Berlin Marathon last year.

“Two is not a lot," Styles immediately clarified.

Moving into her question, Broski went on to ask about whether Styles ever suffered from issues having to relieve himself in the middle of his run, a common issue many marathon runners face.

“Have you ever peed on yourself?” she asked Styles. "Be honest."

“You know what? I actually didn't need to pee really [during] either of them,” Styles answered. “I had a lot of people tell me that I should — that I was going to pee on myself and that I should, like, practice peeing on myself."

"So then I got to the end of the training and I thought, ‘I don't have any long runs left and I don't know that I can go run for like 10 minutes just to pee on myself,’” the singer continued. “So I actually never practiced peeing on myself. I've done it in the past but not while running … different context entirely.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the "Watermelon Sugar" artist also revealed some recent changes to his personal grooming habits and nighttime routines.

 “I've just started washing my face. I've just got an electric toothbrush,” he said of his bathroom habits. When he has trouble sleeping, the star also said he revisits old boxing videos of Mike Tyson and episodes of Supernanny.

"If I can't sleep, sometimes I'll watch Mike Tyson's 10 greatest knockouts ... they're amazing," Styles explained.

Jerry Mathers is heading back to Missouri this spring.

The actor, best known for playing Beaver Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver, recently announced on Facebook that he will appear at the 2026 Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, Missouri.

“I am very happy to announce that I will be at the The Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in Marshfield, MO on April 23-26! Hope to see you there!” Mathers wrote.

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Fans quickly filled the comments with excitement.

“GeeWhiz Beav!!!!! That is only a 3-hour drive for me!!!!! I’m there!!!!!! ☺️☺️☺️,” one fan wrote. Mathers replied, “Great! Safe travels!”

Another commenter shared, “Can't wait to meet you. You're the main reason we're coming ❤️," and another wrote, "The Beaver!!! How exciting 😁😁😁."

Others reflected on the show’s lasting impact. “I am 77 and watch Leave It to Beaver every Day,” one longtime viewer wrote. Another added, “I don’t know what I would’ve did without the Leave It to Beaver show every day after school. I couldn’t wait to turn it on. Thank you for the memories.”

RELATED: ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Jerry Mathers Asks Fans For Help

The Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival runs April 23–26, 2026, and is an annual three-day spring event celebrating the city of Marshfield and the state of Missouri. The festival features vendors, family activities and special guest speakers, with many events open to the public.

Mathers will participate in the Nostalgia Fest Autograph Show on April 24 and 25. This marks his third visit to the festival.

He won’t be the only familiar face from classic television. Organizers have also announced appearances by:

• Sidney Greenbush (Little House on the Prairie)
• Charlotte Stewart (Little House on the Prairie)
• Judy Norton (The Waltons)
• Martha Nix Wade (The Waltons)
• Peggy Lee Brennan (M*A*S*H)
• Tina Cole (My Three Sons)
• Sheree J. Wilson (Dallas, Walker, Texas Ranger)
• Linda Purl (Happy Days)
• Patrick Duffy (Dallas)
• Clint Howard

Still, for many attendees, the chance to meet Beaver Cleaver himself appears to be the main draw.

As one fan summed it up, “Aww, you were such a great child actor. I watch the reruns from time to time. Hope you have a great turnout.”

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Cast members from Beyond the Gates attended the Creative Honors ceremony for the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Image Awards.

Among those in attendance was Clolby Nixon, who wore a fitted white gown featuring an intricate floral design.

Colby Natasha Nixon at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors held at L.A. Live Event Deck on February 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images)

Fans on X reacted positively to the look, with one user writing, “Colby is so gorgeous!!!,” with a second user adding, “Beautiful photo ❤️”.

Trisha Mann-Grant attended the event in a striking deep red gown.

Ambyr Michelle wore a vibrant scarlet strapless gown paired with a matching red choker. Fans also praised Michelee’s look on X. One user wrote, “Ambyr you look stunning, love your dress ❤️,” while another added, “She is so beautiful.”

Ambyr Michelle at the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors held at L.A. Live Event Deck on February 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Deadline via Getty Images)

Brandon Claybon wore a modern dark tailored suit with an open-collar shirt. Fans also complimented Claybon’s look, with one writing, “He’s looking so handsome.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 26: Brandon Claybon attends the 57th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors at L.A. LIVE on February 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kayla Oaddams/Getty Images)

The NAACP Image Awards honors outstanding representations and achievements of people of color throughout television, music, books and motion pictures during the previous calendar year.

Beyond the Gates is nominated for two awards at this year’s NAACP Image Awards ceremony. Wankala L. Hinkson is nominated for Outstanding Hairstyling, and the show itself is nominated for Outstanding Drama Series.

Earlier this month Beyond the Gates head writer and creator Michele Val Jean attended the nomination luncheon. She shared with fans no X, “Lovely afternoon at the Nominees Luncheon. Was truly blown away by so many people coming up and telling me, some in tears, how much this show means to them. Humbling. Thank you NAACP for the honor. #BeyondTheGates #BTG

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The 57th annual NAACP Image Awards airs on February 28, 2026 on BET and CBS. The event will be hosted by Deon Cole.

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

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It’s almost time to put winter in the rearview mirror and welcome spring with open arms! Looking to refresh your spring wardrobe? If so, you should add pieces that are vibrant, cheerful, and airy. A good place to start is replacing those stuffy boots with chic and lightweight shoes. Spring-ready with plenty of on-trend cottagecore charm, these Dsevht Embroidered Floral Mesh Ballet Flats at Amazon are definitely worth adding to your footwear collection.

There’s no better time than right now to snag a pair because they’re currently on sale for 40% off! Normally retailing for $50, these floral ballet flats are now marked down to just $30 in most color and size combinations. They’re available in three colors, including white, nude, and black. Sizes range from 6 to 11, and shoppers noted that they fit true to size. These flats are also available in four solid colors and two leopard print styles, which you can score on sale for either $20 or $36 if you’re an Amazon Prime member.

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Like banana bread, some people prefer to make Irish soda bread at home. However, if you’re not looking to do all the work this St. Patrick’s Day, Trader Joe’s has got you covered. 

America’s No. 1 grocery store has brought back its Trader Joe’s Blarney Scone ahead of the festivities on Tuesday, March 17. Retailing for $3.99, TJ’s Blarney Scone is a 20-ounce traditional loaf of Irish soda bread made with enriched flour, raisins, buttermilk, cane sugar, butter, caraway seeds, and leavening agents.

At 150 calories per slice, it’s not exactly a healthy food, especially when you consider it tastes best toasted with some Kerrygold Irish Butter, but calories don’t count on holidays, right? 

After you’ve had a slice toasted with butter, it’s also the perfect vehicle for a corned beef sandwich.

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In the event you don’t like Irish soda bread, Trader Joe’s offers a handful of other treats for St. Patrick’s Day, including Irish Bangers, Corned Beef, Irish Cheddar with Irish Whiskey, Irish Porter Cheddar, Shamrock Cookies, Minty Mallows, Chocolate Coins, Dark Chocolate Mint Stars, Mini Mint Ice Cream Mouthfuls, and Green-themed seasonal sweets and snacks.

Because Trader Joe’s brings back the Blarney Scone every year, shoppers have come to look forward to it. “Love this product. Kerrygold and Blarney Scone all day,” one fan wrote via Reddit. “I always look for the Blarney Scone this time of year, and the corned beef! It’s my favorite combo,” added another.

Although Trader Joe’s is the best of the best, there are plenty of other places to get Irish soda bread this March, including major chains like Whole Foods Market, Kroger, Publix, Safeway, and Wegmans.

Bijou Philips is opening up about her health battle.

In an interview with Us Weekly published on Friday, Feb. 27, the actress shared a look into her search for a kidney donor as she awaits a life-saving transplant.

Phillips, 45, was born with underdeveloped kidneys and spent her first three months of life on dialysis. She recovered, but with limited kidney function. Phillips received her first kidney transplant at age 36 from a friend, and revealed on Feb. 11 via social media that she was on dialysis again and needed a second transplant.

After sharing her story online, the response was overwhelming.

"Like, 1,300 people came forward and said they want to get tested. Out of those, I think we have like 50 or 60 that could possibly be a match," Phillips said. "There’s 90,000 people in America that need a kidney. It’s something people don’t really understand or talk about. There are so many people that are suffering and on dialysis. Dialysis is not a cure, and it’s not something that is going to help you live a real life. You really do need to get a kidney transplant."

Phillips added that she's been in need of a transplant for a year and that she's "sort of hanging on by a thread." While dialysis could buy her a few years, it's also weakened her immune system—meaning that a minor illness could turn deadly.

"I’ve been immunosuppressed for so long… I could make it on dialysis for a couple years, or I could get an infection in my line tomorrow and be gone in a few days," Phillips explained. "I’m really hopeful, [but] it’s an extremely urgent situation."

Most importantly, Phillips hopes to be around for her 12-year-old daughter Fianna. Phillips shares Fianna with her ex-husband Danny Masterson, who was found guilty of rape in 2023 and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

"You get to this point where you have to be OK with your life and think, 'You know what? I’m proud of myself. I’ve checked all the boxes I wanted to check. I feel confident leaving.' I was married and able to let go and be at peace with it," Phillips said. "Now I’m a single mom and things are different. I want to be here for her, and I have to be here for her. The fight is back. That had been gone for a long time. I’m it. I’m all she’s got."

The National Kidney Registry can be accessed here.

If you briefly believed Waffle House was about to anchor itself in the middle of Southern lakes, you’re not alone. The image was convincing. The caption sounded official. Boats circling a waffle joint? Iconic. Unfortunately for lake lovers everywhere, the floating breakfast fantasy has officially capsized. 

The rumor started on Thursday, February 26, with a viral X post claiming, “Waffle House announced plans to bring floating restaurant locations to lakes across the Southeastern U.S., serving boaters, anglers, and waterfront communities.”

It went further, promising "the classic menu and 24/7 service on floating platforms accessible by boat, with initial sites planned in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas."

Waffle House announced plans to bring floating restaurant locations to lakes across the Southeastern U.S., serving boaters, anglers, and waterfront communities.

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— Mike Bales 🫡🇺🇸 (@MikeBales) February 26, 2026

And to really seal the deal, the post even painted a vivid picture, right down to a supposed local reaction: “Billy Joe Armstrong, a longtime Lake Eufaula, Alabama resident, said he's thrilled about the addition of a Waffle House on his home lake, noting he's tired of grabbing breakfast from Indian gas stations and having his stomach torn up all day while trying to fish 😂🤣."

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As outrageous as it sounded, it was exactly that. Lead Stories, an independent fact-checking outlet, confirmed the claim was false and reported that AI detection tools determined the viral image was 99.9% “likely to contain AI-generated or deepfake content.” When contacted, a Waffle House official added: “Yes, sir. There are no plans for that.”

Even after it was debunked, social media users ran with the idea anyway.

“A Waffle House you dock at is either the best idea ever or the start of a documentary. Either way I respect the vision,” one person wrote.

“This is the best thing I've read all day 😂,” another said.

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“When will it open? I want to be the first to reserve a table for breakfast 😂😂😂,” chimed in a third.

“Imagine fighting a gator in the middle of swamp at a Waffle House,” another teased.

“Do they make you walk the plank if you can't pay your bill? 🤣🤣,” someone else joked.

There’s nothing on Waffle House’s official website suggesting a nautical expansion. Still, the post racked up thousands of likes and more than a thousand reposts — proof that the internet was ready to dock. If they ever decide to float the idea for real, the crowd is already waiting.

The team behind Scary Movie 6 are up to something. 

Overnight, a frenzy broke out online after movie fans were alerted to a leaked trailer for the sixth installment of the Scary Movie franchise. The sequel comes 13 years after Scary Movie 5. Of course, you won’t find the leaked trailer here, but we can tell you the response is overwhelmingly positive, with Scary Movie architect Marlon Wayans even getting in on the fun.

Taking to his Instagram, Wayans posted a video showing him jaunting to a movie theater to see the film's trailer, which is currently being teased ahead of Scream 7.

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“Bootlegging my own teaser,” he jokes.

Per Geo TV, an industry insider revealed the first trailer for the film is set to drop online Monday, March 2. And according to Dread Central, it's “better than we could have ever imagined,” parodying "just about EVERY recent horror movie under the sun. The tagline basically sums it up: 'Every line will be crossed.'"

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Per Deadline, the main cast are returning, meaning Marlon and Shawn Wayans, Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Cheri Oteri are all starring. Plot details remain mum, but according to the hype online, modern horror gems including Get Out, Nope, and A Quiet Place are all on the spoofing docket, as are Sinners, Terrifer, Weapons, Megan, and The Substance.

Wayans told Entertainment Weekly the film promises a “no holds barred and equal opportunity offenders” experience, adding, “We just want to make everybody laugh, and we don’t care if you’re sensitive. Even sensitive people need to laugh at themselves.”

The Wayans brothers are behind the script, with longtime collaborator Rick Alvarez listed as a writer and producer. Michael Tiddes directs. 

Scary Movie 6 hits screens June 12.

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Related: Fine Dining v. Fast Food: The USA Women's and Men's Hockey Contrast That Has Everyone Talking

Could Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan step into the shoes of Goldie Hawn and Meryl Streep?

This week, social media has been swirling with the thought of the two 2000s icons taking up the lead roles in 1996's 'Death Becomes Her,' after one X user shared the idea.

"Need Hollywood to immediately green light a death becomes her remake, starring Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan," they wrote, which garnered tons of replies.

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"I would actually love this and I feel like it could create the aura as the original did," one wrote.

"OMG This would be soooo funny!!!" another added.

"This would be epic," a third said, but added, "although this is one of my favorite movies of all time and I don’t want it touched, they will definitely bring a new aspect to it."

"That would actually be wild," another said.

The online manifestations come after Duff appeared on the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast and got to talking about their longtime feud.

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“I mean, that was like my childhood feud, like nemesis,” she said, when chatting about various incidents that pit the two against each other, including both dating the late Aaron Carter.

“There was no social media to be like, who was dating who, right? So, you just take people’s word for it, and then people get mad at you,” she said. “I mean, if you’re like Lindsay Lohan or me… he’s probably dating both of us, you know what I mean?”

 “But now it’s so many years later, like who cares? It does not matter,” she added of the two, who are both moms now and have both had a recent resurgence in their careers.

Duff, just released a new album, which includes a song addressing her estrangement with her sister Haylie, and announced a national tour kicking off in June.

Lohan for her part has starred in Netflix holiday films and also reprised her role as Anna Coleman in the 'Freaky Friday' sequel, 'Freakier Friday' where she reunited with co-star Jamie Lee Curtis.

'Death Becomes Her' was adapted into a Broadway show in 2024.

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On February 28, Connor Storrie will make his Saturday Night Live debut. Heated Rivalry fans can expect some references to the hot fictional hockey show.

But there is a report that they will also see one or more real hockey players after their gold Olympic win, receiving backlash for laughing at President Donald Trump's joke about the winning women's team, and visiting the White House.

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The Athletic reported Quinn Hughes will appear on the sketch comedy show then appear on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonon Monday, March 2. General manager Bill Guerin revealed the defenseman's schedule to FanDuel Sports. It's also possible his brother, Jack Hughes will join him on SNL after The Devils play in New Jersey.

The president was on speaker phone after Team U.S.A's Olympic win. "We’ll just have some fun, we have medals for you guys. And we have to—I must tell you—we’re going to have to bring the women’s team, you do know that. I do believe I probably would be impeached [if I didn’t]," he said. The team laughed. The women's hockey team, who also won gold, declined the president's offer.

Jack claimed there was no ill-will when laughing at the president, claiming he would invite their women counterparts because of public pressure. "You’re in the moment, the president calls," he said on Feb. 25 after a game. "We’re blaring the music and then they pause the music and then the president calls. I don’t think … obviously, it is what it is now."

Quinn dismissed the negative reactions to The Daily Mail. "People are so negative out there and they are just trying to find a reason to put people down and make something out of almost nothing," he said. "Our relationship with them, over the course of being in the Athletes' Village, I think we are so tight with their group."

The casting is interesting since Heated Rivalry focuses on gay men in hockey not feeling comfortable with coming out because of the toxic masculinity culture in the sport. Author Rachel Reid revealed the next book in the series, Unrivaled will be delayed this week.

Target is changing its cereal aisle in a major way, and it's all about prioritizing healthier options for shoppers.

The retailer is making an "industry-leading move" as one of the first national retailers to carry only cereals made without certified synthetic colors.

Target tapped into guest insights and sales-trend data to align with changing consumer demands and preferences, learning that there's a huge shift to foods without additives, particularly when it comes to options for children.

The change will go into effect starting in May, with all cereals sold in Target's stores and online will be made without certified synthetic colors by the end of the month.

"We know consumers are increasingly prioritizing healthier lifestyles, and we're moving quickly to evolve our offerings to meet their needs," said Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target, in a press release for Parade.

Sylvester gave further insight into what shoppers can expect, noting, "Our new cereal assortment made without certified synthetic colors makes it easier for busy families to make choices they feel good about, and shows what it means to curate a great assortment and lead with merchandising authority."

Per the press release, Target has worked with national brand and owned brand partners to reformulate products while "preserving the quality and value guests expect."

The retailer says the results will be an aisle filled with cereals that continue to provide shoppers with a variety of flavors and options, keeping in mind various dietary needs and price points.

The move comes as Target continues to invest in wellness, food innovation and product development, with the flagship owned brand, Good & Gather, established in 2019, already offering options formulated without artificial flavors, sweeteners, synthetic colors and high fructose corn syrup.

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The move also aligns with what we're seeing across much of the food industry.

In July, the International Dairy Foods Association announced that dozens of U.S. ice cream companies had pledged to eliminate the use of the certified artificial colors Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 from their ice cream and frozen dairy desserts by the end of 2027.

Among those was Brenham Creamery, which owns Blue Bell.

Similarly, Skittles' parent companyMars Inc. is working to remove color additives from its products, while a stripped-down version of Doritos and Cheetos has officially hit the market, with the Simply NKD line removing artificial additives while promising to maintain the same crunch as its original line.

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Brady Tkachuk, one of the key members of Team USA's Olympic Gold-winning men's hockey team, is criticizing an AI video of him insulting Canadians shared by the White House.

According to People magazine, the White House's post and subsequent rebuttal from Tkachuk comes less than a week after Team USA's pivotal game against Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Following Team USA's victory, the White House a clip on TikTok featuring an AI-generated video of Tkachuk referring to Canadians as "“maple syrup-eating f**ks.” The White House captioned the video, "Silver does NOT shine just as bright 🥇🦅," with the account also noting the video, "Contains AI-generated media."

Responding to clip in an interview with the Associated Press, the 26-year-old hockey player didn't mince words when clarifying the post shared by the White House.

“It’s clearly fake because it’s not my voice and not my lips moving,” Tkachuk said. “I’m not in control of any of those accounts. … I know that those words would never come out of my mouth.”

“I would never say that," the Ottawa Senators player continued. "That’s not who I am."

In his interview, Tkachuk also cleared the air surrounding rumors that he shouted "close the northern border" during a locker room phone call between the men's hockey team and President Donald Trump following their historic win against Canada.

“I’ve been seeing stuff that people think it’s me, but if you watch the video, that’s not my voice and something that I never say,” Tkachuk said. “I don’t really know how that kind of took a storm on its own when I play here and give everything I have here.”

Tkachuk's comments come a short time after he and his fellow Olympians from Team USA attended the State of the Union Address after receiving an invite from President Trump to celebrate their momentous victory.

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Spring cleaning season is fast approaching, and it's a great time to upgrade your organizational essentials. If you've been looking for a space-saving storage solution to help de-clutter your home, Walmart's bestselling Kooyon Kitchen Pantry Cabinet ticks all the right boxes. It features multiple tiers of adjustable shelving and comes in two classic colors: black and white. 

Originally priced at $220, the versatile cabinet is now marked down as low as $110 in the two-door version. It also comes in a single-door option and a taller 67-inch style, each available in black and white colorways and at varying discounts.   

Kooyon Kitchen Pantry Cabinet, From $110 (was $220) at Walmart

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At 13.78 inches deep, 27.54 inches wide, and 61.02 inches high, the two-door Kooyon cabinet will help you make the most of your space, whether you're using it as a traditional kitchen pantry or simply as extra storage in a laundry room, bathroom, or closet. It features three adjustable shelves that support up to 180 pounds each, all hidden behind a set of sturdy doors with magnetic closures to keep your belongings secure and dust-free. 

Made of thick cold-rolled steel plating, the cabinet is rust- and corrosion-resistant and designed for long-term use. It features a simple, clean design with a modern textured finish and gold hardware detailing that effortlessly complements a range of decor from farmhouse to minimalist. It also comes with four detachable feet that adjust to different heights to ensure stability on uneven surfaces. 

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With over 200 five-star ratings, it's no surprise that the Kooyon cabinet is a Walmart bestseller.  Multiple shoppers praised its "spacious" interior, noting that it offers "ample storage" that's ideal for taming clutter around your home. Several also highlighted the simple setup, with one calling it "really easy to put together." 

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Kick off spring organizing by adding some handy storage space to your home with this versatile two-door cabinet. Snag one while both colors are in stock and on sale for up to 50% off  at Walmart.

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