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Killing off a beloved character is always risky, even in a horror franchise like Scream, where more cast members will die than survive throughout the now seven-film run.

No one knows that better than Neve Campbell, who has famously portrayed Sidney Prescott in six of those films—and now she is weighing in on which Scream death was a mistake (and which one is a very close second).

Campbell has been making the rounds lately, promoting the upcoming Scream 7, and recently shared her top tips for surviving a horror movie. Now, she's opening up about a character death that she wishes hadn't happened.

It all went down during a nostalgic set tour with Capital Radio, where she showed off Casey Becker's (Drew Barrymore) kitchen that famously caught fire after her stove popcorn sat too long while she tried, and failed, to outrun Ghostface and became his first on-screen victim.

Campbell also shared Stu Macher's (Matthew Lillard) living room, where Sidney supposedly killed him at the end of the first film. But with Lillard returning for Scream 7, we'll find out soon what really happened.

While in Stu's house, she turned to a bookcase that contained a photo of Dewey Riley (David Arquette), who died in Scream (2022) at the Woodsboro Community Hospital after being attacked by Ghostface while he was distracted by a phone call from Gale Weathers (Courteney Cox).

While reminiscing on Dewey's arguably untimely death, Campbell lovingly touched the photo and said, "Dewey... he shouldn't have died. I think that was a mistake."

View this post on Instagram 'Scream' Fans Agree with Neve Campbell About Dewey Riley's Death

While many Scream deaths can be debated as to whether they should have happened or not, Dewey's comes up often as one that perhaps should not have. With two more sequels made after Arquette's character was killed off, many franchise fans feel like he should have been kept around to pop up again at some point.

One fan was quick to agree with Campbell, writing, "(Dewey) getting offed still makes no sense to me."

Another chimed in, "Agree sheriff Riley was awesome."

"Agreed, Dewey shouldn’t have left," a third commenter wrote.

A fourth Scream fan shared, "I've held onto the trauma of Dewey for years."

Others argued that Randy (Jamie Kennedy) also should have been spared and brought back for future Scream films.

One commenter is still not over either, and wrote, "I told my husband I didn't get over Dewey's death yet and he said 'babe, you're not over Randy's death and it happened 30 years ago' lol."

While the debate over which Scream death shouldn't have happened continues, one thing is for sure: this horror franchise has some incredibly loyal fans with big opinions.

Fifty years ago today, Paul Simon of the iconic duo Simon and Garfunkel topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart with his classic hit "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."

The song was originally released in 1975 on his two-time Grammy Award-winning fourth studio album, Still Crazy After All These Years. "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" was the second single on the album and his first and only solo chart topper—staying there for three consecutive weeks.

Immediately after its release the track garnered significant commercial success, earning a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies just one month after hitting No. 1.

Produced by Phil Ramone via Columbia Records, "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" is recognizable for its distinctly unique drum riff—played by Steve Gadd—and backing vocals from legendary '70s artists, Patti Austin, Valerie Simpson and Phoebe Snow. In 1976, the single received a Grammy Award nomination for Record of the Year and earned a BMI Pop Award for its significant mainstream success and critical acclaim.

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon performing on stage at Dodger Stadium in 1983.

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Simon, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, wrote the upbeat breakup track in the wake of his divorce from his first wife Peggy Harper. The song spins the idea of the classic sad breakup ballad on its head, capturing a lighthearted and conversational tone regarding the end of a relationship. The catchy and humorous chorus lyrics—meant to represent a friend's advice to a person wanting to call off their relationship—were ironically inspired by a rhyming game Simon played with his son.

Despite being released over five decades ago, the song's catchy tune and witty lyricism still resonate with modern audiences. On Spotify alone, the track has accumulated over 326 million streams, living up to its status as one of Simon's most popular songs.

Related: 1964 Classic Was a No. 1 Hit 62 Years Ago Today

Apple TV staged a record-breaking drone show above Hollywood Forever Cemetery on the night of February 20 to promote Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2, and the scale of it was genuinely hard to process. Three thousand drones climbed nearly 500 feet into the Los Angeles sky, forming three-dimensional figures of Godzilla, Kong, and Titan X, the new monster at the center of the second season. For context: that's taller than the Statue of Liberty. The formations spread across a 1,000-by-1,000-foot footprint (roughly the size of three football fields) and were visible from three miles away in any direction.

The 12-minute show officially set a Guinness World Record for the tallest aerial display of a fictional character formed by drones, surpassing the previous record set by Marvel's Wolverine display at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2024. It was designed and executed by creative agency Heads in the Sky and scored by Monarch composer Leopold Ross, who wrote an original piece specifically for the event. Pyrotechnic-equipped drones were woven throughout the sequence, including a simulated atomic breath effect produced both in the air and on the ground.

Cast members Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anders Holm, Mari Yamamoto, and Joe Tippett were on the ground to watch it happen. The elder Russell was visibly impressed, according to those at the event. The show came one day after the cast walked the red carpet at the TCL Chinese Theatre for the Season 2 world premiere. At that event, Wyatt Russell spoke candidly about the weight of working alongside his father: there's extra pressure, he told reporters, because the result lives on permanently, and you can't go back and change it once it's done.

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The father and son dynamic of playing the same character across different decades is the hook that has kept Monarch in conversation since it premiered in November 2023. Kurt Russell plays aging Army officer Lee Shaw in the present-day timeline. Wyatt plays the younger version of Shaw in flashbacks. Neither has shared the screen yet, which is its own ongoing point of fascination for viewers. Season 1 earned an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Season 2 picks up with the fate of Monarch (and the world) hanging in the balance, with the full returning cast joined by the newly introduced Titan X as the season's central antagonist. Ten episodes drop weekly on Apple TV+ beginning February 27, running through May 1. A spinoff series, a Young Lee Shaw prequel starring Wyatt Russell, is already in development, with production expected to begin this spring.

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Out of all the iconic classic rock songs that have been released in the past several decades, many have solidified legacies as having helped establish and transform the genre over the years — think Fleetwood Mac's "The Chain," or "Free Bird" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

But one classic rock song by an iconic band in particular has truly proven itself to be a rock anthem and has stood the test of time since it was first released in 1975. Collider ranked "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen as one of the 25 best classic rock songs of all time, reflecting on the legacy and cult following its created over the years. With over 2 billion views on YouTube, the song is genuinely one of the greats.

"The way 'Bohemian Rhapsody' shifts around and does daring stuff, all the while still being so approachable, does make it an undeniably impressive song," Collider writes.

Queen rock band, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May and Freddie Mercury (left to right), with silver, gold and platinum awards they received from the British Phonographic Institute, for the sales of Bohemian Rhapsody and two albums.

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The six-minute song was released in 1975 as the lead single from Queen's fourth studio album A Night at the Opera. The track is best known for the way it seemingly combines several different musical genres into one song, including opera, hard rock and a traditional ballad. Written by the legendary Freddie Mercury, "Bohemian Rhapsody" quickly became Queen's signature song, securing the honor of being the U.K.'s best-selling song of the 1970s and the third best-selling song of all time.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" broke a lot of the songwriting rules when it was released, like how it omitted a real chorus and its alternating composition, but that played a huge role in why the song remains iconic over five decades later.

"It had a very big risk factor," Mercury once said in an interview. "The radios didn't really like it initially because it was too long and the record companies said you can't market it that way, and after me having virtually put the three songs together, they wanted me to sort of slice it up again, so I said no way. They said nobody would play it, it's too long and I just said it either goes out in its entirety or not at all. So it was a big risk, it was either going to be a big flop because nobody would play it or something would happen and luckily it became a major hit."

Today, you can find "Bohemian Rhapsody" on virtually ever listicle about the best and most influential rock songs of all time. Hundreds of covers of the song have been released over the years, with many other rock music icons praising the song for changing the genre forever, including The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson. In 2004, the song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, and has been preserved in the Library of Congress since 2022.

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Actress Leighton Meester found mainstream success as Blair Waldorf, AKA Queen B, on the hit teen drama, Gossip Girl, which had a six-season run until 2012.

Meester reunited with her Gossip Girl co-star, Penn Badgley, for the final episode of his podcast, Podcrushed. During the February 2026 podcast episode, Meester asked Badgley, who played Dan Humphrey, if he had watched all of Gossip Girl. He replied, "No, definitely no," before explaining that he watched the show's first two seasons.

"I've watched at least 30 or 40 episodes of it probably, right? Which is a lot. That's a lot of hours," said Badgley.

He then said he intends to watch the hit series with his stepson.

"I think to show like my stepson and it would be kind of interesting. Maybe a little bit now that I really feel like a lot of time has passed and perspective and it doesn't feel like it would be hard to watch," said the You star, who is married to Domino Kirke.

Meester quipped that she does think revisiting Gossip Girl would be a hard watch. She then shared she's only seen a couple of episodes of the series. She explained that when the show was airing, it "was on TV on, like, Wednesday nights."

"We would work during those times. So unless you were recording it, you'd miss it. And so I think at some point I just missed it and just never caught up," said Meester.

She said while she "probably saw like a handful in the beginning," she's not against watching the full series at some point.

"I think I will someday," said Meester on the podcast.

Leighton Meester Shared Her Favorite Blair Waldorf Fashion Moments

While recording the Podcrushed episode, Meester mentioned that Blair was known for her fashion. She was then asked which of Blair's many iconic outfits she liked the most. Meester suggested that she enjoyed it when her character wore a headband.

"I think the thing about her is that she wore headbands and that was sort of like discussed early on as like her crown. You know, she's a queen," said Meester.

She also said that she liked when Blair was in "reimaginings of some old Hollywood movies," including a season 2 scene, wherein she was dressed like the My Fair Lady character, Eliza Doolittle.

"I thought that was kind of cool," said the actress.

Days of Our Lives is bringing back Wes Ramsey as Owen Kent beginning February 27, 2026. Ahead of his return, Ramsey spoke about working with a new generation of cast members.

On-screen, last year, Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) began a new career path as a published author.

After the release of her first romance novel, One Stormy Night, Stephanie revealed that parts of the fictional story were inspired by events from her own life.  

As the story developed, Stephanie and her then-fiancé Alex Kirakis (Robert Scott Wilson) began receiving threatening messages from an unknown stalker.

When Stephanie’s abusive ex-boyfriend Jeremy Horton (Michael Roark) returned to Salem, many suspected he was behind the harassment.

After months of escalating threats, Stephanie’s life was turned upside down on February 23, 2026 when she was kidnapped.

According to show spoilers, Owen Kent may be connected to Stephanie’s kidnapping.

In an interview with TV Insider’s Stephanie Sloane, Ramsey reflected on returning to Days of Our Lives and also making an appearance on General Hospital. He discussed returning to the show after 16 years and reuniting with former cast members.

Ramsey also shared his experience working with newer cast members. Speaking of working with Abigail Klien, Ramsey Said: “Abigail and I got along really well, and she’s wonderful, a real pro,” he said.

Stephanie was previously portrayed by Shelley Hennig during Ramsey’s earlier run on the show. “We really let ourselves go there and had a ball,” he added.

Ramsey also shared scenes with Robert Scott Wilson. “Robert Scott Wilson and I got to work together, too, and he’s a great guy and a wonderful actor,” he said. “He and I really got to step up to the plate together and had so much fun.”

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Owen last appeared on Days of Our Lives in 2009, since then the actor had roles on series such as CSI: Miami, Venice: The Series, The Playboy Club, and General Hospital.

Days of Our Lives streams weekdays on Peacock.

If you watch enough Food Network, it's only natural to wish you had a production coordinator in your own kitchen to set up a flawless mise en place ahead of making a meal. On TV, every spice is already measured, every herb perfectly chopped, and every tiny bowl placed just so. Meanwhile, at home, I'm still digging through a cabinet trying to remember where I put the paprika.

Those little spice cellars in particular always catch my eye. They look so elegant lined up by the stove, lids perched just right, ready to offer a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of pepper at a moment's notice. It feels very chef-y.

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Crofton 2 Pack Ceramic Spice Cellars, $9.99 at Aldi Aldi's Crofton 2 Pack of Ceramic Spice Cellars

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So imagine the way this 2-pack of Crofton Ceramic Spice Cellars caught my attention at Aldi this week. Each spice cellar is equipped with a lid and tiny spoon made of beechwood. No, they don’t come with that handy production coordinator but they do still make it a whole lot easier to grab that dash of salt or pepper.

It's just basic math that you'll use those spices more often if they're easier to reach. Just don't treat these cellars as long-term storage. Keep bulk spices in a cool, dark cabinet and refill cellars as you need them to keep their flavor as fresh as possible.

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So for example, you'd probably use ceramic spice cellars for the most commonly used seasonings in your kitchen, which are likely salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. That way the contents will get used up quickly won't hang around in the cellar for too long.

If you haven't checked out the Aldi Finds aisle recently, there are so many good useful kitchen items lining its shelves right now, like foldable cutting boards people are loving. You'll also see some really stunning confetti glassware and the most clever 3-in-1 food prep ball that helps you chop and dice ingredients with ease.

Because, let's be real, making your kitchen a more convenient place to make a meal shouldn't have to cost a small fortune. And Aldi delivers some of the most helpful kitchen tools at budget-friendly prices.

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So, last week both the men’s and women’s hockey teams beat Team Canada to take home gold for the U.S. at the Winter Games in Milan. And, keeping with tradition, both teams were invited by the president of the United States to attend the State of the Union address and enjoy a meal at the White House. The boys accepted the invitation. The girls, however, did not.

Why the women turned down the invitation is up for debate: The team cited other commitments as their reason for declining. Others claim it’s because the women were slighted by the president, who sullied their victory in a phone call with the men’s team.

Following the men’s win and beer-fueled celebration with FBI Director Kash Patel, the president joked in a locker room phone call that he would be “impeached” if didn’t also invite the women’s team to the White House festivities. 

“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,” President Trump said as he and the team laughed. “I do believe I probably would be impeached [if I didn’t].” 

Either way, the internet is having a field day with a certain glaring contrast: the women dining on a gourmet Italian meal hosted by culinary legend Stanley Tucci, and the men chowing down on fast-food courtesy of McDonald’s and President Trump.

Clever posters online are having a field day. See for yourself.

How embarrassing. The gold medal–winning USA Hockey Team visits the White House, and Trump serves them McDonald’s.

MAHA. pic.twitter.com/yZo4VKDywc

— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) February 25, 2026

I'm sorry, the women's team having lunch with legend Stanley Tucci while the dudes were served fucking Big Macs at the WH is KILLING ME

— angelica (believe survivors) 🇵🇸🏳️‍🌈🇵🇷 (@ReinaDeLaIsla) February 25, 2026

Meeting THEE Stanley Tucci is a gazillion times better than meeting literally any president ever. https://t.co/Xa12pbe9Rb

— Brittany Deanna (@brittdeanna) February 26, 2026

The US women's hockey team was treated to a gourmet meal by Stanley Tucci while the men's team was at the WH opening ketchup packets for their cold McDonald's fries 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/6GbsKdjqgg

— Covie (@covie_93) February 26, 2026

The women's hockey team having lunch with Stanley Tucci while the guys get Big Macs at the WH pic.twitter.com/tr24ac67Mo

— David Leavitt 🎲🎮🧙‍♂️🌈 (@DavidLeavitt) February 26, 2026

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It's always an exciting day whenever an ice cream brand announces a new flavor, most especially when it's a brand as widely beloved as the iconic ice cream company Blue Bell.

With thousands of consumers paying close attention whenever the fan-favorite brand announces a new flavor, it shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise that Blue Bell has once again made waves with the reveal of their latest and greatest ice cream flavor.

Over on Instagram, the treasured ice creamy company officially confirmed the release of their newest flavor: Honey and Vanilla, leaving fans absolutely breathless with avid excitement.

"Honey, you're going to love this!" Blue Bell playfully proclaimed in the caption to their Instagram post. As the name might suggest, the brand's latest ice cream flavor combines the distinct taste of smooth vanilla with the rich flavor of fresh vanilla ice cream.

What follows is a memorably sweet twist on the classic ice cream flavor, providing consumers what might very well be the best version of vanilla they've yet to try.

“We are buzzing with excitement over the release of our first new flavor of the year,” said Carl Breed, Blue Bell vice president, sales & marketing, of the new flavor. “Honey Vanilla is for those who love simple flavors done right. The rich, creamy ice cream texture blends perfectly with the honey’s mild sweetness. Honey vanilla was created to enjoy on its own, but it also pairs well with desserts like cookies, cakes and brownies.”

Arriving in stores starting today, most fans have been quick to voice their enthusiasm for the brand-new ice cream, posting their appreciative messages to the company's social media page.

"Blue Bell, I love you! I can't wait to try this," one impassioned user wrote on Instagram.

"Whew! I can already taste it," added another user.

"Ummm, I need this," agreed a third.

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Storage space is often difficult to carve out. Items have a way of accumulating over time, and that clutter can really take away from the room's visual appeal. Organizational furniture can make a huge difference by adding both style and substance to your home. If you lack room, a compact solution like the Diubas Buffet Cabinet can resolve multiple concerns at once.

Sleek, elegant, and functional all at once, it's basically the multipurpose piece of furniture that any home could benefit from. While buffet cabinets are often set up in dining rooms, this model is so versatile that it could just as easily be used in an entryway, a hallway, or a living room. Down from $210 to just $80 for the black version at Walmart, it's an outstanding value that will pay for itself very quickly. There's a $90 wood tone available, too.

Diubas Buffet Cabinet, From $80 (was $210) at Walmart

That adaptability is really due to a few factors. At about 15 inches deep by 31 inches wide by 47 inches high, it's just the right size to slide into a sleeker nook without overwhelming your space. The design is clean and fluid, with distinctive ribbing and soft curves conveying a mid-century modern vibe that's just eye-catching enough to stand out.

Separated into two sections for maximum organization, it features rolling shutter doors that glide back smoothly to reveal plenty of storage space on each level. The top half features one shelf divided into three separate sections, allowing you to keep everything right where it belongs. There's also a handy drawer that's ideal for storing smaller items. Meanwhile, the cabinet's lower half has two shelves separated into three sections.

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It's this practical layout that really contributes to the cabinet's overall appeal. There's plenty of room to keep dining and cooking essentials within reach, like dishware, ingredients, and cookbooks. If you use it elsewhere, though, it makes a great option for those miscellaneous objects that may not otherwise have a good home. It's perfect for displaying items like framed photos or a small plant, too.

"This is the cutest little cabinet," one shopper raved. "I love the rounded sides. It really makes the piece feel soft!" They also noted that the cabinet felt "sturdy" and that it was "really easy to put together."

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There are so many small updates that can make a big difference in the home, especially when it's something as stylish and well designed as this Diubas Buffet Cabinet. You really can't have enough storage, especially when it's something that looks as classy as this for such a phenomenal price.

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[WARNING! This article spoils the events of Bridgerton Season 4 Part 2, now available for streaming on Netflix. Please do not read further if you do not intend to know what happens in Episodes 5-8.]

The entire Bridgerton series has been built on the concept of true love and following one's heart, with Season 4 revealing if Lady Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) takes the walk down the aisle. Part 1 of the season saw her give in to her desires to be with Lord Anderson (Daniel Francis), but does it lead to something more?

For a few seasons, fans watched as Lady Bridgerton focused on being a mother and guiding her children on what it means to find a love match. Bridgerton Season 4 shifted gears by giving her her own sizzling love story, with Part 2 questioning if that's what she truly wants amid the turmoil with her children's own lives.

Does Violet Bridgerton marry Lord Anderson?

No, and fans may be divided on what happens with their relationship. Part 2 continues their love affair, with both incredibly happy to be together. When the topic of marriage or an engagement is brought up, Lady Bridgerton is hesitant to even think about it. Near the end of Episode 6, she approaches Lord Anderson about resuming their conversation over tea.

Lord Anderson honestly reveals he didn't want to finalize the commitment over Lady Bridgerton's concern for her children. He goes on to say that he's aware of never being able to replace the late Lord Bridgerton and doesn't wish to tear apart the family, and would rather be a part of them.

By the end of his speech, he confesses his love to her and asks for her hand in marriage, to which Lady Bridgerton accepts. But turmoil ensues by the end of Part 2. In the wake of John's (Victor Alli) death, Lady Bridgerton asks if they can keep their engagement a secret until the appropriate time. Later on in the season, she has a heart-to-heart about love with Benedict (Luke Thompson) and another conversation, realizing he is just like her when she was young.

Related: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Ending Explained: Does Penelope Give Up Being Lady Whistledown?

In the finale, everything works out for all the main characters, except for Lady Bridgerton. When Lord Anderson says it's the perfect time to announce their engagement and tell the children, she hesitates. Lady Bridgerton speaks honestly of having realized part of her hesitation comes from her having been a mother and wife a majority of her life.

She says she's "lost perspective" of who she was before that, her carefree spirit and individuality. Marriage, she fears, will hinder her new chance of refinding herself, but she doesn't want to lose Lord Anderson at the same time. Sadly, Lord Anderson reveals that he was willing to wait if she had plans to one day marry, but now believes it won't be her intention. He ends their relationship.

The post-credit scene shows Lady Bridgerton appearing somewhat saddened about it all when Francesca (Hannah Dodd) admits not wanting to remarry and having already had her one great love.

Back in 2019, When Hope Calls, a spinoff of Hallmark Channel's uber-popular When Calls the Heartoriginal series premiered on Hallmark Movies Now (now rebranded as Hallmark+), the network's streaming service. The fate of the show and a possible second season sat in limbo for more than a year before Great American Family, an upstart network led by former Hallmark Channel CEO Bill Abbott picked up Season 2. The second season officially kicked off with a Christmas special back in 2021 and it wasn't until this year that we finally saw the rest of Season 2 with a largely new cast. Hopefuls, as fans of the show are called, won't have to wait another half decade for a third season! Parade is here to exclusively announce that Great American Family has picked up the show for Season 3!

Sporting a slightly altered name, Season 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield will premiere some time in 2026, though an actual premiere date has yet to be announced. “We are delighted to continue the journey of When Hope Calls,” said Bill Abbott, President & CEO, Great American Media. “This series embodies the heart, hope, and values that resonate so strongly with audiences and define our brand. With a stellar cast leading the way, we look forward to continuing to share inspiring stories from Brookfield that viewers love,” Abbott concluded.

Here's everything we know so far about Season 3 of When Hope Calls: Brookfield.

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What is When Hope Calls?

When Hope Calls originally followed the lives of two sisters, Lillian (Morgan Kohan) and Grace (Jocelyn Hudon), who were reunited as adults after they were separated as children when their parents tragically died. Both went into orphanages, but only Lillian was adopted. When Lillian finds her sister after years of searching, the two move back to Lillian's adopted family's home in Brookfield to start their own orphanage.

In the second season of When Hope Calls, a relative of Lillian's takes over the orphanage while Lillian heads to England to care for her sister, Grace, after she experiences complications from her first pregnancy. We are also introduced to a new Mountie, who takes over for Mountie Gabriel Kinslow (Ryan-James Hatanaka) who is away on assignment.

Is When Hope Calls based on other material?

When Hope Calls is a spinoff series of When Calls the Heart, the popular period drama that airs on Hallmark Channel. When Calls the Heart is currently filming its 13th season. The original series is based on books by Janette Oke about a teacher who takes a position in a small Canadian town and eventually falls in love with the town's Mountie.

Related: Everything We Know About When Calls the Heart Season 13

When does production begin on the new season of When Hope Calls?

No word yet on when or if production has begun on Season 3 of When Hope Calls. Due to the location and heavy winter weather, if they haven't already begun filming, it's likely they won't start production until the spring. If they have started filming, they may break for the winter and resume again in the spring.

When did Season 2 of When Hope Calls premiere?

Season 2 of When Hope Calls premiered with a two-episode holiday special on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 on Great American Family. The rest of Season 2 premiered on their streaming platform, Great American Pure Flix on Thursday, April 3, 2025 with a linear broadcast premiere on Sunday, April 6, 2025.

What is the release date for Season 3 of When Hope Calls?

Season 3 of When Hope Calls has set its premiere date for Sunday, Apr. 5 at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family. Great American PureFlix subscribers can catch the premiere early beginning Thursday, Apr. 2. Episodes will premiere on Sundays at 8 p.m. ET on Great American Family thereafter with episodes dropping early on Pure Flix the Thursday before.

How can I watch Season 1 and 2 of When Hope Calls?

You can stream all 10 episodes of Season 1 of When Hope Calls on Hallmark+. You can also rent/purchase episodes on iTunes, Amazon or other online services. You can also purchase Season 1 on DVD at Amazon .

Season 2 of When Hope Calls is available to stream exclusively on Great American Pure Flix.

What happened in Season 2 of When Hope Calls?

While the opening episodes pay homage to the romance of Lillian (Kohan) and Mountie Gabriel (Hatanaka), new characters are introduced that are seminal to the orphanage and children, the sprawling farms and ranchlands, and to the town of Brookfield. The townfolk welcomes a new Constable from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Mountie Michael Fletcher (Christopher Russell) while Mountie Gabriel is away on assignment. As Lillian (Kohan) prepares to leave for London to help her sister Grace (Hudon) through a difficult pregnancy, a lawyer (Cindy Busby) shows up at the orphanage with a surprising secret.

Related: Everything We Know About Lori Loughlin's Return to Acting

Will Lori Loughlin return for season 3 of When Hope Calls?

While she appeared in the Christmas episodes of When Hope Calls, Loughlin did not return for the remainder of Season 2. There's certainly an opening for her character to return to Brookfield but for now, it doesn't appear that Abigail Stanton will be venturing a visit any time soon. Loughlin is returning to When Calls the Heart for a limited run in Season 14.

Who's in the cast of When Hope Calls: Brookfield? Cindy Busby

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Cindy Busby (Nora Anderson)

Busby has been acting since childhood with a notable role as Ashley Stanton on Canada's longest running series, Heartland. She has starred in several popular movies for the Hallmark Channel including Unleashing Mr. Darcy, Royal Hearts, and more recently, A Whitewater Romance.

Great American Family 'When Hope Calls' - Get to Know Cindy Busby (0:30)

Fun fact: Busby and Christopher Russell have appeared together in several movies including Love in the Forecast and Chasing Waterfalls

Christopher Russell Christopher Russell (Mountie Michael "Fearless" Fletcher)

Russell is popular among viewers having starred in dozens of rom-coms over the years. His most recent credits include A Costa Rican Wedding and Operation Nutcracker. He also starred in the Great American Christmas movie, A Vintage Christmas.

Great American Family 'When Hope Calls' - Get to Know Christopher Russell (0:30)

Related: Welcome to the Jungle! Frenemies Go in Search of Heirloom Jewelry in A Costa Rican Wedding.

Nick Bateman Nick Bateman (Wyatt)

Nick Bateman joins the cast as Wyatt, a foreman who oversees the daily operations on a ranch recently inherited by Hannah Lawrence (Sarah Fisher) Bateman previously starred in the UPtv movie, A Winter Wedding, and has also appeared in A Christmas Miracle for Daisy, A Brush with Love, and Airplane Mode.

Fun fact: Bateman started karate when he was 4 because he wanted to be a Ninja Turtle, but has since gone on to nab four world titles in the sport! Cowabunga!

Great American Family - 'When Hope Calls' - Get to Know Nick Bateman (0:30) Sarah Fisher Sarah Fisher (Hannah Lawrence)

Sarah Fisher plays Hannah Lawrence, a woman who has inherited a sprawling ranch from her late uncle Ray. Wyatt (Bateman) oversees the day-to-day on the ranch. Fisher is best known for playing Becy Baker on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Her other credits include Heartland, A Harvest Homecoming, and Someone Like You.

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Trevor Donovan (Constable Jim Reynolds)

Donovan guest starred in Season 2 as Constable Jim Reynolds, but will have a more prominent role in Season 3. Reynolds is an experienced Mountie who is known for his strong presence and skills in the field.

Jon McLaren

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Jon McLaren (Sam Tremblay)

Jon McLaren takes over the role of Sam Tremblay, originally played by Marshall Williams. McLaren has starred in several holiday movies including Holiday Mismatch for Hallmark Channel and both Christmas on Windmill Way and A Novel Christmas for GAF. Other credits include Frankie Drake Mysteries, Titans, and Picture Perfect Romance. He also stars in another Great American Family series, Crossroad Springs.

Jesse Hutch

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Jesse Hutch (Jerry Huntsman)

Hutch guest starred in a couple episodes in Season 2 as Jerry Huntsman, a Land Man for a Chicago company looking to buy up land in Brookfield. He has a checkered past leaving Tess and the other farmers wary of his business dealings.

Wendy Crewson

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Wendy Crewson (Tess Stewart)

Tess owns the biggest ranch in town, a business she built with her late husband. She believes Lillian's adoptive father caused the accident that killed her husband and their relationship has been strained ever since.

Crewson has had a four-decade-long career acting in television and film. Her recent roles include recurring spots on Titans, Tracker, and Irish Blood.

Related: Acorn TV’s ‘Irish Blood’ Finale Sees Fiona Race to Expose a Dark Truth

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Hanneke Talbot (Maggie Parsons)

A world traveler, Maggie hails from England and begins to work as a nurse when she finds herself in Brookfield.

Hanneke Talbot reprises her role as Maggie. Born in the Netherlands, the British-Canadian Talbot has guest-starred on Star Trek: Discovery, iZombie, Supernatural and Titans.

Jefferson Brown (Joe Moody)

Joe owns the local mercantile and back in Season 1, it looked like Maggie and Joe would be the town's next couple, but they do explain why the two haven't pursued a relationship in one of the early episodes of Season 2. 

Brown currently stars in Hallmark Channel's The Way Home opposite Andie MacDowell and Chyler Leigh.

Related: The Way Home Will Return for Season 4: Everything to Know

Neil Crone

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Neil Crone (Ronnie Stewart)

Ronnie owns the local hotel in Brookfield and always seems to have some get-rich-quick scheme up his sleeve. He's the brother-in-law to Tess.

Crone, a voice and character actor, has over 160 credits to his name. He is the voice of Gordon on Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! series, Mayor Montagu on Corn & Peg and Ashton on Luna Petunia.

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Elizabeth Saunders (Eleanor Winters)

Eleanor looks over the orphanage and helps Lillian with the day-to-day of running of it. She has known Lillian since she was a child and was in her care.

Saunders has over 80 shows to her credit including roles on From, Orphan Black, Transplant, and Clarice. Like Crone, she has voiced many animated characters including Mrs. Turtle on Franklin and Dr. Caroline on Rescue Heroes.

Pictured (L to R): Kalinka Petrie, Wendy Crewson Kalinka Petrie (Lucie Clay)

Lucie is Tess' foreman and grew up with Chuck (Greg Hovanessian). She had hoped to spark a romance with him, but once she realized he only had eyes for Grace, she bowed out gracefully and the two remained friends.

Rob Stewart (Tom Clay)

Tom Clay is Lucie's father and fellow rancher. Lucie grew up learning the ranching business from him and is peeved when he hands over the reins to the family business to her brother. As an act of rebellion (and independence), she convinces Tess to hire her as her new foreman.

Stewart is best known for playing beach bum/private detective Nick Slaughter in Sweating Bullets. He was worked steadily over the years with roles in Mayor of Kingstown, The Way Home, and Zooey's Extraordinary Playlist.

Who's joining the cast of When Hope Calls in Season 3? Jillian Murray (Justine Marcel)

Murray joins the cast as Justine Marcel, a talented investor and entrepreneur who arrives in Brookfield to meet with Hannah Lawrence (Fisher) about her latest fashion designs. But when her stagecoach is caught up in a robbery, Constable Jim Reynolds (Donovan) comes to her aid — igniting a spark neither of them could have anticipated.

Murray starred opposite Daniel Lissing in Christmas Keepsake for Great American Family. Her other credits include Code Black, An Unlikely Angel, and The Night Shift.

Related: Daniel Lissing Returns for Romance in Great American Family's Christmas Keepsake

Who's not returning to When Hope Calls? Morgan Kohan

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Morgan Kohan (Lillian Walsh)

Lillian is the eldest of the two sisters and was adopted by a Brookfield family. Kohan reprises her role as Lillian for the first few episodes of Season 2 as she passes the torch onto the new Brookfield residents. She has had guest-starring roles on Batwoman, The Bold Type and Star Trek: Discovery. She has also starred in Love on Harbor Island and A Whirlwind Wedding. She currently stars in Sullivan's Crossing on The CW.

Fun fact: Kohan's favorite musical is Waitress.

Related: Morgan Kohan Reveals the Hidden Talent She Doesn’t Have! 

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Ryan-James (RJ) Hatanaka (Gabriel Kinslow)

The town's constable, Gabriel Kinslow was previously injured in the line of duty and he's sweet on Lillian. Hatanaka reprises his role as Mountie Gabriel in the beginning of Season 2. He also starred on The CW's Riverdale as Detective Abe Tamura and as Dr. Evan Wallace on NBC's Nurses. He is currently a series regular on Criminal Minds.

Fun fact: In his younger years, Hatanaka was a ball boy for the Toronto Blue Jays!

Related: Ryan-James Hatanaka Talks When Hope Calls

Jocelyn Hudon

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Jocelyn Hudon (Grace Bennett)

At the end of Season 1, Grace accompanies one of the orphans to England so that the child can be reunited with her grandfather. In reality, scheduling conflicts was the main reason Hudon was not able to return for the Christmas special. The absence of her character and Chuck Stewart was explained in the special with the two deciding to stay in England to open an orphanage there. After a guest starring stint on Chicago Fire, she was upped to series regular.

Related: Jocelyn Hudon Reveals Her Secret Celebrity Crush

Greg Hovanessian

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Greg Hovanessian (Chuck Stewart)

Chuck was the town's veterinarian and the son of local rancher, Tess Stewart (Wendy Crewson). It was love at first sight for him when Grace came to town. Hovanessian has had recurring roles on Netflix's Another Life and Hulu's Cardinal and more recently appeared in S.W.A.T. and FBI: International. He's also a fitness buff and likes to restore motorcycles.

Related: What's Greg Hovanessian's Favorite Moment From Season 1 of When Hope Calls?

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Marshall Williams (Sam Tremblay)

While the character of Sam Tremblay is returning, Williams is not. Jon McLaren takes over the role as Sam. It's unclear why Williams isn't returning to the role, but it could be due to scheduling conflicts.

How many episodes will there be in season 3 of When Hope Calls?

There were a total of eight episodes in season 2 of When Hope Calls. Two episodes comprised the Christmas movie back in 2021 with six episodes comprising the rest of season 2. No official word yet on the number of episodes in Season 3, but we imagine it will have at least six episodes, but fingers crossed that Great American Media will pick up a full 10-episode order!

Episode 301 "Gratitude"
Premieres Sunday, Apr. 5
As Brookfield begins to recover from the cattle raids, the Mounties (Russell, Donovan) close in on the true mastermind while Tess (Crewson) is captured by wounded outlaw Jerry Huntsman (Hutch), who admits his role in the crimes. Meanwhile, Hannah (Fisher) struggles to keep up her fashion design work while also being a good co-worker to Wyatt (Bateman), Debbie (Kyana Teresa) plans a permanent bakery, Sam (McLaren) and Maggie (Talbot) make their commitment official, Nora (Busby) is moved when Charlotte (Jasper Green) climbs stairs with the help of a guide dog, and the town quietly moves toward healing and unity.

Episode 302 "Dreams"
Premieres Sunday, Apr. 12
Nora struggles with unresolved feelings for Michael (Russell), Ronnie (Crone) chases risky funding, Maggie (Talbot) cautiously explores romance, Hannah (Fisher) prepares for a critical moment in her fashion journey, and Brookfield celebrates new beginnings as Debbie (Teresa) opens her bakery, creating a long-awaited gathering place for the town.

Will there be a season 4 of When Hope Calls?

No word yet if Great American Family has picked up a fourth season of When Hope Calls.

Where is When Hope Calls filmed?

The fictional town of Brookfield in When Hope Calls is filmed near the town of Powassan, Ontario, Canada—about a three-and-a-half-hour drive north of Toronto. The entire town of Brookfield and all its buildings were built from the ground up specifically for the show.

When will they begin filming Season 3 of When Hope Calls?

Filming has already begun on Season 3 of When Hope Calls. Based on the location where the series films, it's likely they'll break soon due to the heavy winter weather in the area and pick up again after the winter weather subsides.

Daniel Lissing How did Daniel Lissing's When Calls the Heart character return from the dead for When Hope Calls?

For five seasons, Daniel Lissing played Mountie Jack Thornton on When Calls the Heart and won the adoration of fans worldwide as Jack romanced Elizabeth. After making the difficult decision to leave the show, his character was killed off—the newlywed Jack died in a training exercise.

Lissing returned in the Christmas special as Mountie Jack Thornton in a single scene. In a dream Abigail (Lori Loughlin) has, she is visited by the Mountie's spirit.

Have any other When Calls the Heart characters appeared on When Hope Calls?

Several! In the first season, Mountie Nathan (Kevin McGarry) and the Coulters (Pascale Hutton, Kavan Smith) visited the sisters in Brookfield. Abigail (Lori Loughlin) and her son, Cody (Carter Ryan), also visit the town in the Christmas special.

Are there any photos from When Hope Calls?

Take a look at some images from When Hope Calls in the gallery below.

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The show also has its own series of books. Written by When Calls the Heart author Janette Oke and her daughter, Laurel Oke Logan, the When Hope Calls book series delves deeper into the sisters’ backstory. 

In Unyielding Hope
, the first of three books in the series, we learn more about Lillian Walsh (played by Morgan Kohan in the TV series) and her search for her sister, Grace (Jocelyn Hudon), who Lillian had presumed to be dead all these years.

Unyielding Hope is on sale now.

In Sustaining Faith
, the second book in the series, an official complaint is lodged against the sisters and their orphanage causing their license to be revoked. You can purchase Sustaining Faith here
.

The final book in the series, Unfailing Love
, finds the sisters dealing with the aftermath when three children run away from the orphanage. Unfailing Love
is available for purchase here
.

Next, Where Is When Calls the Heart Filmed?

Lisa Rinna claims to have been drugged at the Los Angeles premiere party for The Traitors—and now she's saying fentanyl and amphetamines were found in her system.

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star made the bold claim during a Thursday, Feb. 26 appearance on Good Day New York.

During her interview with hosts Jerry O'Connell and Rosanna Scotto, Rinna said she knows "for certain" she was roofied as she took a drug test that she claims detected “fentanyl, high levels of amphetamines and other things” in her system. She did not specify what the “other things” were or provide details about the type of test she underwent.

"I can't talk a lot about it because we're still dealing with it, it was leaked and my team is dealing with now," she added.

Rinna also thanked her husband, Harry Hamlin, for being there and getting her out of the party quickly and safely.

RELATED: Lisa Rinna Allegedly Roofied at ‘The Traitors’ Premiere Party

TMZ was the first to report the story of Rinna's alleged drugging on Monday Feb. 23. Sources close to the situation told the outlet that Rinna’s co-star Colton Underwood noticed she was “completely inebriated," despite the fact she had not had much to drink. He then let her team know his concerns, and they handled the situation from there.

On The Traitors, Rinna and Underwood were known adversaries—with Underwood being integral to Rinna's ousting on the show. After filming wrapped, Rinna made social media posts calling the former Bachelor a "stalker," seemingly referencing the stalking allegations made by Underwood’s ex-girlfriendCassie Randolph.

The premiere party took place in West Hollywood, Calif. on Jan. 8. It remains unclear if police are investigating this incident or if Rinna sought treatment at a hospital.

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The Amazon Prime prank show, Jury Duty is back for season 2, but with a completely new setting.

The trailer reveals this season's target is a temp named Anthony Norman, who believes he's on a company retreat, but everyone else is an actor. The trailer shows the unique situations he'll have to navigate.

Jury Duty Season 2 Premieres March 20

The trailer starts with Norman recording a video outside his new job's building. He forgot the name of the business called "Rockin' Grandmas", and has to look at the building. "I'm basically here to do whatever they need me to do," he told the camera. His job will be to help plan the company's retreat, which will involve motivational speakers and a talent contest.

The retreat will have actors playing employees in different divisions. Jerry Hauck from Saving Mr. Banks plays the CEO who plans to pass his position to his irresponsible son. Alex Bonfire from Kevin Can F**k Himselfplays the son with bleached hair who has returned from Jamaica.

There is a twist to this season's story. The CEO reveals he's considering selling the company to someone else. "If they think they could just come in and do whatever they feel like they want to do, they're in for a rude awakening," Norman said in a group interview. It looks like he gets emotionally tied to his fake coworkers.

Season 1 pranked Ronald Gladden by making him think he was serving jury duty on a ridiculous case.James Marsden also played an egotistical version of himself. The rest of the cast were also actors, but that wasn't noticed by Gladden.

The season 1 star told fans he is keeping season 2 spoilers under wraps. He posted earlier this month on Instagram that, "Before anyone tries to get information out of me, just know that I kept Jury Duty a secret for 14 months, even from my family, so you just gotta wait tune in March 20th."

Full House stars John Stamos and Jodie Sweetin are the dancing duo we didn't know we needed.

In a fun video shared to Instagram this week, Stamos and his TV niece donned matching sweatsuits and danced to Taylor Swift's "Opalite," complete with the choreography from the song's recently released music video.

"If Uncle Jesse and Stephanie Tanner had social media today," read the video's caption, to which Stamos wrote, "I'd follow them."

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"Love you Uncle J and I hope you never take that sweatsuit off," Sweetin commented on the video.

"I’m sure @caitlinskybound agrees," she added, mentioning Stamos' wife Caitlyn McHugh Stamos.

And of course, fans, friends, and even a former co-star weighed in on the post's comments.

"Omg I love you guys so much," wrote Kelly Rizzo, who was married to the late Full House star Bob Saget until his death in 2022.

"Don't know what's happening but I love it," chimed Scott Weinger, who played, Steve Hale, the high school boyfriend of Candace Cameron Bure's character, DJ Tanner.

And those who just merely loved the show as viewers, also couldn't help but comment.

"THIS IS THE BEST," a fan added.

"How are you guys the cutest ever? This made me so happy," another said.

"Lord I didn't know how much I needed this video today," said a third.

Related: 'Full House' Star Jodie Sweetin Shares How Bob Saget Is Her Comedy Inspiration

The cast of the show, which ran from 1987 to 1995, has stayed close over the years with most reuniting or making appearances in the sitcom's Netflix reboot Fuller House, which aired from 2016-2020.

As for Sweetin, she's kept her ties to the show going as she hosts a podcast with co-star Andrea Barber entitled "How Rude, Tanneritos!" where the two reminisce about the show and interview fellow 90s actors and co-stars like Gail Edwards.

Stamos has mainly stayed in the spotlight and is slated to star in the next season of The Hunting Wives on Netflix. However, he's always shown love and support for his Full House family whether it's through fun social media posts or being there for co-star Dave Coulier amid his cancer journey.

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Zach Braff not only reprised his leading role as John "JD" Dorian in the revival of Scrubs, but he also took a seat in the director's chair.

The highly anticipated revival of the hit comedy series premiered on Wednesday, Feb. 25. Braff directed the first episode of the new series and spoke with People about the experience.

“I was nervous directing the pilot. I really wanted to get it right. I think that it was important to set the tone, the back-to-reality basics," Braff told People. "We're going to have our fantasies, there's definitely comedy, there's definitely drama, but I felt a lot of pressure to make sure that we nailed the tone for the fans, most importantly, and for ourselves, because that was going to really set us on the right course."

Braff continued, "When we finally locked the pilot and everyone was so excited about it, I felt a big exhale of relief because I knew we at least had a good base as a jumping off point."

The revival series also sees the return of Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, Judy Reyes, and John C. McGinley.

Referring to Faison and Chalke, Braff said, "I just feel so lucky. It's the best job. I love laughing with these two. I love revisiting these characters. I love finding a new way to tell the story in 2026, sort of re-grounding it, but based back in reality. We got a little crazy and surreal towards the end of the run of Scrubs."

Braff expressed that the cast and crew behind Scrubs wanted to bring the show back to fans when the time felt right.

"There were so many people that were asking for this, and I really feel like it took enough time for us to figure out how to do it right and get the right team on board, because it really was assembling the dream team," he said.

Scrubs airs on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu.

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Jack Schlossberg is looking back on the people who helped shape him, and that includes his late uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr.

Schlossberg, 33, who is the son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg, made waves on social media as a Vogue columnist before announcing he was running as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York's 12th Congressional District. Now in the midst of a campaign, the rising politico took to Instagram on Thursday to share a touching, never-before-seen throwback photo of JFK Jr. sitting on a couch at Schlossberg's christening as the precious little one sits alongside him.

"I have the best Godparents 😇from my christening to the campaign, absolute legend @alstyron is always there for me — and yes, she BELIEVES IN SOMETHING AGAIN !" Schlossberg captioned the photo, honoring his godmother, Alexandra Styron. But it's JFK Jr., sporting a tie with his arms around his seatmates, that particularly caught our eye.

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Losing His Beloved Sister, Tatiana Schlossberg

A political campaign comes at a challenging time for Schlossberg, whose sister, Tatiana Schlossberg, died on Dec. 30 after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia. A respected environmental journalist, her death came just one month after she publicly shared her diagnosis in a widely-read New Yorker essay.

Less than a week after her passing, Jack honored his sister on Instagram with a quote from her 2002 book, Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have. There were several other prominent quotes in the slides, including pieces from Herman Melville and Abraham Lincoln. But in the final side, Jack shared the most touching piece of all: a throwback photo of himself alongside his sister as they laughed together.

View this post on Instagram Schlossberg Has Voiced His Distaste for Love Story

Schlossberg has frequently voiced his concern about the new FX/Hulu series Love Story, which tells the story of JFK Jr.'s romance with his wife, Carolyn Bessette. In an Instagram Story, Schlossberg said his family was never consulted about the series, and he feels it's a violation of their privacy, PEOPLE reported.

"I hope those making these shows about him take seriously what he stood for in his life, all that he achieved in it. And that they donate some of the profits [that] they're making," Schlossberg shared. "For the record, I think admiration for my Uncle John is great. What I don't think is great is profiting off of it in a grotesque way."

Related: Jack Schlossberg Pays Tribute to Sister Tatiana

Another week, another food safety alert that has shoppers checking their freezers. This time, a widely purchased frozen meal sold at Costco is at the center of a recall after reports of foreign material surfaced. While no injuries have been confirmed, the situation is serious enough that officials are urging customers not to eat the affected product.

The Costco recall involves frozen chicken fried rice products that may be contaminated with pieces of glass. The issue came to light after several consumer complaints reported finding glass fragments in the product. Out of caution, the company initiated a voluntary recall to prioritize food safety and prevent potential harm.

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What We Know About the Costco Recall

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The affected frozen meals were produced between September 8, 2025, and November 17, 2025. According to federal officials, the recall was triggered after the manufacturer received four consumer complaints about glass found in the product. Even though there have been no confirmed reports of injuries, glass fragments can pose a serious risk if consumed.

The recall includes frozen chicken fried rice sold at Costco locations, as well as similar products distributed to other retailers, like Trader Joe's. Food safety officials are concerned that some packages may still be stored in shoppers' freezers.

Consumers who purchased the impacted items are urged not to eat them. Instead, they should throw the product away or return it to Costco for a full refund. As with most Costco recall notices, members can bring the item back to their local warehouse without hassle.

Related: Massive Weber Recall Issued Due to Serious Injury Risk

Why Food Safety Officials Are Taking This Seriously

Foreign material contamination, especially glass, is considered a significant food safety concern. Even small fragments can cause internal injury. That's why this Costco recall is being treated with urgency, despite the absence of confirmed injuries so far.

Federal agencies routinely conduct recall effectiveness checks to ensure products are removed from shelves and that customers are properly notified. In situations like this, acting quickly helps reduce risk and protect consumers.

If you have recently purchased frozen chicken fried rice from Costco, it’s a good idea to double-check the packaging and production dates. When in doubt, do not consume the product. Food safety experts consistently advise that it is better to err on the side of caution.

Costco has built a reputation for responding quickly to recall situations, and this case appears to follow that pattern. The company is encouraging members to return affected items and reach out to the manufacturer with any questions.

While recalls can be unsettling, they are also part of a broader food safety system designed to protect shoppers. Staying informed and checking your freezer when alerts like this surface can help keep your household safe.

Related: Costco Just Stocked Cool Lego Easter Baskets for the Ultimate Easy Win

In 1986, Paul Simon was at a turning point in his career. The legendary Simon and Garfunkel singer and guitarist had suffered a series of setbacks in both his personal and professional life, but a hit album release changed the game.

In February 2026, Ultimate Classic Rock ranked Simon’s Graceland the top album of 1986. The album beat out Metallica’s Master of Puppets, Peter Gabriel’s So,  and REM’s Life’s Rich Pageant for the top spot, as well as releases by ‘80s heavy hitters such as Prince, Madonna, and Bon Jovi.

UCR declared that the album "reignited Simon's career,” describing it as “a joyful celebration of cultural identity and music's ability to transcend continental lines.” "Decades later, it still sounds like a pivotal point in recording history, when the world became smaller and closer through the power of music,” the outlet noted.

Graceland featured the singles “You Can Call Me Al,” “The Boy in the Bubble,” and “Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,” as well as the title track. While none of the songs were massive Billboard hits, the album as a whole was. Graceland won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year at the 29th Grammy Awards in 1987 and scored more trophies the following year.

The success of Graceland came after Simon experienced a rare commercial disappointment with his previous album, Hearts and Bones. It was also fresh off his divorce from actress Carrie Fisher. The album was inspired after Simon became interested in South African street music, and ultimately recorded with musicians in South Africa at a time when apartheid was a major concern in the country.

According to American Songwriter, Simon ignored the UN declaration of a cultural boycott to “prevent all cultural, academic, sporting and other exchanges” of South Africa. “ Not only was the singer accused of breaking a political boycott, but some felt he exploited the African musicians and engaged in cultural appropriation.

Simon knew there would be criticisms. “I knew I would be criticized if I went, even though I wasn’t going to record for the government … or to perform for segregated audiences. I was following my musical instincts in wanting to work with people whose music I greatly admired,” he told the New York Times in 1986.

In an interview with Uncut, Simon said he was never intimidated about recording in South Africa. “I don’t regret it,”  he added. “There was no boycott that applied to recording with South African musicians. It applied to performing in front of segregated audiences or sporting events or political events. But it didn’t apply to recording. Probably because it never occurred to them that anybody was going to do it.”

“The musicians voted whether they wanted me to come, and they wanted to know how much I was going to pay them," Simon explained. “I paid them double New York scale, which was something like $600 a session, and they were making $10 a session. So they were happy to come in and play. So the whole experience of making that record was very exciting and very pleasurable for everybody. Nothing bad happened until it was a hit.”

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An ’80s supermodel’s whirlwind romance with John F. Kennedy Jr. didn’t just make headlines; it ultimately led to her landing the coveted cover of his highly anticipated magazine debut.

In 1995, Cindy Crawford debuted as the cover model of Kennedy's political magazine George. The publication aimed to modernize the political world by crossing it with pop culture.

However, before she got the coveted gig, she and the handsome heir reportedly had a brief romance. It was said to have begun in 1995, shortly after Crawford divorced Richard Gere, her husband of four years.

Crawford and Kennedy were never confirmed to be more than friends. However, she has been listed as one of the high-profile women he was in a relationship with by Us Weekly.

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"We are about the intersection of politics and popular culture," Kennedy said to a caller into Larry King Live who asked why he chose Cindy Crawford as George's first cover model in September 1995. "Cindy Crawford is a symbol of American commercialism in a way. As well as being a very capable businesswoman."

"One of the things you have to understand is it's the opportunity to do an entrepreneurial idea and to take a risk, develop an idea and to nurture it," Kennedy added.

RELATED: ’90s TV Icon’s Jaw-Dropping Confession About Dating John F. Kennedy Jr.

"There were plenty of times where we said, 'this idea isn't going to work,' but what was happening was we would get feedback, or when we tested it, we would get a certain response where he felt like there was something there."

Crawford reflected on the now-iconic cover via a Facebook post in 2012. She wrote, "JFK Jr called and asked me to do the first cover of his new magazine. Posing as George Washington sounded weird, but knowing Herb Ritts was going to shoot it reassured me that it would be beautiful."

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She added, "I love how true to George Washington the clothes, hair, and pose are, but with midriff! Perfect example of Herb’s sense of humor!"

RELATED: ’80s Legend Reveals the Juicy Truth About Her Brief Fling With John F. Kennedy Jr.

John F. Kennedy Jr. helmed George Magazine from September 1995 through July 1999. George continued for 18 months after his July 1999 death, folding in early 2001.