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Shonda Rhimes is honoring Eric Dane following the actor’s death at age 53.

The Grey’s Anatomy creator took to Instagram on Friday, February 20, to share an emotional tribute to the late star, who famously portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan—better known to fans as “McSteamy”—on the long-running ABC drama.

In her post, Rhimes wrote, "Eric Dane was a beloved member of the Shondaland and Grey’s Anatomy families. He was truly a gifted actor whose portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan left an indelible mark on the series and on audiences around the world."

She continued, "We are grateful for the artistry, spirit, friendship and humanity he shared with us for so many years. Our hearts are with his family, loved ones, and all who were touched by his work."

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The tribute was accompanied by three throwback images of Dane and Rhimes through the years.

Fans quickly flooded the comments section with messages of love and gratitude, remembering Dane’s impact both on screen and behind the scenes.

In another post, her and her production company Shondaland shared a Reel containing a series of throwback images, his most iconic scenes from Grey's, plus interview clips.

READ MORE: Eric Dane's Wife Rebecca Gayheart Withdrew Divorce Filing After His ALS Diagnosis  — Here's Why

Dane died on Thursday, February 19, a representative confirmed to Parade. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” the statement read. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.”

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The actor had publicly revealed his amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis 10 months earlier, telling PEOPLE at the time, “I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.” Despite the progressive neurodegenerative disease, Dane said he intended to continue working, including filming season three of Euphoria, which is set to premiere this April.

Dane joined Grey’s Anatomy in 2006 during its second season. Originally introduced in a recurring capacity, his character quickly became a fan favorite and was promoted to series regular due to overwhelming audience response. He remained on the show until 2012.

He is survived by his wife,Rebecca Gayheart, and their daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 14.

Despite Trader Joe’s being America’s No. 1 grocery store, some shoppers are calling for the beloved chain to bring back their free coffee samples. 

Taking to Reddit, one customer started a now-popular thread with, “We want the sample COFFEE to return,” adding, “Please bring back coffee samples. I realize that this may have been a pain in the neck for employees, but I really want it to come back. It’s part of what made Trader Joe’s a fun experience to shop at. Maybe put a sign out that says, ‘One sample cup only,’ to prevent people from filling their reusable mug. It was just so good, or maybe bring it out when using a new product sample. Thank you.”

It didn’t take long for the post to spark some serious debate, with some shoppers agreeing that the Trader Joe’s shopping experience “isn’t the same” without the free coffee samples. However, other shoppers, and even some TJ employees, aren’t having it. 

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“I work for Trader Joe's, and it's a sanitary thing after [COVID-19]. Also, samples are supposed to generate sales, and they found that they did not. So, there is a bottom line as well,” one user argued. 

“The amount of tiny cups we found all around the store, people can’t be trusted to clean up after themselves,” added another. 

“I don't need more traffic in the store,” a third person chimed in, while a fourth echoed, “People were vultures about the coffee. We’d brew a whole urn of it and put it in the pump top dispenser and put out small sample cups for people to use. People would come in, some not even customers, they would just come in for the coffee, and fill up a whole thermos. We were brewing several urns of it because of this. We’d cut it off by noon once it got bad, then back to 10 a.m., then get rid of it altogether.”

Among its other popular products, Trader Joe’s offers a wide array of coffee selections, including light, medium, and dark roasts, single-origin blends, seasonal small-batch varieties, and fan favorites like its cold brew concentrates and flavored ground coffees.

Dave Grohlspoke publicly for the first time about the decision to fire Josh Freesefrom the Foo Fighters, a move that left the drummer feeling "shocked and disappointed."

When appearing on Apple Music 1's The Zane Lowe Show, Grohl, 57, said the decision "didn't happen overnight." Freese, 53, joined the band in 2023, a year after the death of original drummer Taylor Hawkins. After a year of touring, Grohl said everyone in the Foos decided to step away and refocus.

"In those six or seven months, as a band, we talked about what to do next, a new direction, and thought, 'OK, let's call Josh and let him know that we are going to move on with a different drummer'," he said. "We called, as a band, all of us called, it wasn't just me."

"Basically, we called Josh, and were like, 'Hey man, that was awesome. That was such a blast, thank you so much, but we are going to move on and find another drummer,'" added Grohl. "After that, we didn't make a press release, tweet anything or do interviews. We didn't say anything."

During the interview, Grohl praised Freese for being so talented that he could work with "everyone from Michael Bublé to The Offspring." Freese has been a journeyman drummer, playing with Dweezil and Ahmet Zappa, The Vandals, DEVO, Guns N' Roses, A Perfect Circle and Nine Inch Nails. He also has an extensive list of session work, drumming on albums by everyone from Kelly Clarksonto Sting.

That kind of multifaceted professionalism seemed to work against Freese's favor. In a 2025 interview with The New York Times, Freese said that the Foo Fighters' music "wasn't music that I really resonated with."

Related: Former Foo Fighters Drummer Breaks Silence on Being Fired From the Band

Grohl brought this comment up in his chat with Zane Lowe. "Since then, there's been a lot of talk about it, but I think Josh said it best when he said that he didn't feel our music really resonated with him, and that's really important," he said.

Since then, the Foo Fighters and Nine Inch Nails swapped drummers: Freese joined Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross for their recent tour, while drummer Ilan Rubin joined the Foo Fighters.

When recently speaking with Modern Drummer,Freese noted that since the Foo Fighters are a "big, mainstream band," he has to be careful about what he says about the dismissal. "I did really enjoy the two years I spent with those guys, however, and they were good to me… until they weren't," he said.

"I loved having Dave as a bandleader," he added. "I enjoyed being around those guys, they were generous and good to me… and that's what makes the whole thing even more of a mystery."

On Feb. 19, the band announced their twelfth album, Your Favorite Toy, by sharing the title track. Grohl told Lowe that the new album is full of "noisy, loud bangers" that sound like they're from "the old days" of the band.

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Kid Rock believes fans aren't getting the "full story" when it comes to his concert ticket prices.

The controversialmusic artist has been facing backlash recently over reports that he is charging exorbitantly high prices on some of the tickets to his Freedom 250 Tour, but he claims the media has got it "twisted."

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According to the Ticketmaster website, Kid Rock priced some front row seats as high as $5,000, marketing the premium tickets as "First Class Seats."

Kid Rock is now attempting to clarify his prices, explaining in a statement posted to Instagram on Friday, Feb. 20 that only a very limited amount of tickets are being offered at such a high price.

"Here we go again," he wrote in his post on Friday, claiming, "The fake liberal media says I’m charging $5,000 for front-row tickets. They know damn well that’s not the full story."

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"Those are extremely limited First Class seats like I explained," he wrote, claiming that only 4 "First Class Seats" are available in rows 1-5, meaning a total of 20 total tickets at each venue are listed at the premium seating pricing.

"20 'first class' seats in venues that h old 15k to 25k people," he further stated.

The "All Summer Long" singer went on to lash out at the media, writing, "Instead of reporting facts or that lawn seats are only 50 bucks or how we are cutting out the scalpers, they twist it for headlines / clicks and to attack me - nothing new here."

His post concluded with a cryptic message about his haters that read, "I WILL pray for them but I know that sooner or later God will cut 'em down."

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Curmudgeonly is perhaps an applicable term to the late, great Robert Duvall, who passed away aged 95 less than a week ago. That's thanks to new insight provided by the Oscar-winning actor's close friend and frequent collaborator, Billy Bob Thornton.

The pair go way back, beginning with the 1995 movie The Stars Fell on Henrietta, in which they played oil men Mr. Cox and Roy. From there on, the Apocalypse Now and To Kill a Mockingbird icon transformed into something of a mentor to Thornton, and cameoed in his career-launching indie drama, Sling Blade. Other reunions occurred on The Family Thing, Jayne Mansfield's Car, The Apostle, and The Judge.

While venturing down memory lane via Deadline, Landman favorite Thornton paid tribute to the lovable irascibility of the star, who once belittled him in front of his The Boxmasters bandmates after they made a special trip to his home while on tour. It was all par for the course within their dynamic, though, no hard feelings whatsoever.

"He had such a wit about him, right up to the end," noted the 70-year-old. "My band was on tour last year, and we opened for The Who in Miami and then had a date in Newark. We had a couple days' drive, and he had always asked me to come to his farm in Virginia. Me and the guys went to this unbelievable place. Bobby was always hilarious in his very dry and sometimes cutting way. His wife Luciana took a video of me standing there by Bobby. He's in a chair and she says, 'Bobby, aren't you happy that Billy came by to see you?' Bobby goes, 'Why would I be happy about that?' And this is my mentor, here."

Such was Thornton's total adoration for Duvall, he even hand-wrote a letter to him expressing his gratitude for everything he'd done for him over the years. Typically, this was never discussed between the pair afterwards.

"I loved Bobby so much that years and years ago, I wrote a letter to him, telling him how much he meant to me and how he had changed my life," Thornton recalled.

"He never mentioned he got it, never told me he'd gotten it. And in the movie Jayne Mansfield's Car, I used that. There's a scene in there where I talk to him about, 'Once I wrote you this letter, and you never even looked at it.' When we did the scene, he still didn't say anything about it. Like, 'Hey, is this about that letter you wrote me that time?' Nothing."

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“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....” If you’re as big a Star Wars fan as we are, then you probably seen this opening title pop up on your screen many times. You also know what appears next, the iconic Star Wars logo, paired with the magical music. If you or someone you know is a massive Star Wars fan, you need to buy this “cool” LEGO set featuring the Star Wars logo. It’s the perfect gift, and it’s currently on sale for $10 off at Walmart. 

The LEGO Star Wars Logo Set is on sale now for $50. The nostalgic three-dimensional LEGO sign-building set contains 700 pieces, making it a challenging but rewarding build. It’s 1-inch deep, 12 inches wide, and 5 inches high. The black spaces feature faint details between each letter, and there’s a special surprise hidden inside the letter “T” for fans to find. 

LEGO Star Wars Logo Set, $50 (was $60) at Walmart

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This is the perfect set to display in your living room or bedroom, next to the TV, while you watch a Star Wars movie marathon. You can also place it next to other collectibles you may have from the series. Whether it’s your first Star Wars LEGO set or your tenth, it’s the perfect addition to your collection. 

“The attention to detail is spot-on — it really captures the iconic Star Wars feel in LEGO form,” one shopper said. “While building this set, it brought me back to sitting in the theatre 48 years ago when those words entered the screen, followed by the two ships entering from the top of the screen,” another shopper said. 

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Any fan of the series would love to receive this collectible item as a gift. It’s intended for those 18 and up, making it a “fun” build for friends and family to complete together. You can put it together while watching “Star Wars: A New Hope,” where we first saw the opening credits featuring the beloved yellow logo. 

“This is a perfect addition to any LEGO Star Wars collection, neatly announcing to your family and friends that, while a long time ago, you can still visit that special galaxy far, far away,” one shopper said. 

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When Oasis first broke into the musical scene in the 1990s, it was inevitable that they gain repeated comparisons to the most influential British rock band of all time: the Beatles.

Not only did the bands share similar musical styles, Oasis also managed to duplicate the Beatles' success in terms of garnering a massive international audience, helping them become a bona fide sensation the world over.

In spite of the repeated comparisons between the two bands, original Beatles member George Harrison didn't share an altogether enthusiastic view of the up-and-coming rock band, most especially when it came to the band's lead singer, Liam Gallagher.

However, much like John Lennon before them, the world was left aghast when Noel Gallagher decided to declare in an interview that Oasis were “bigger” than The Beatles, and suddenly, they’d made an enemy that they’d wish to regret.

According to Far Out Magazine, in an 1996 interview, the founding Beatles member made his thoughts about Oasis in general (and Liam in particular) achingly clear.

“The music lacks depth, and the singer Liam is a pain," Harrison bluntly shared. "The rest of the band don’t need him.”

While Oasis were always quick to credit the Beatles as a a major musical inspiration, Gallagher couldn't help but take offense at his creative idol's harsh criticism of his talent.

In response to Harrison's comments, Gallagher shot back with a fiery rebuttal, “If any of them old farts have got a problem with me, then they should leave their Zimmer frames at home and I’ll hold them up with a good right hook.”

“I still love the Beatles and I still love George Harrison as a songwriter in the Beatles, but as a person, I think he’s a f***ing nipple," Gallagher continued. "And if I ever meet him I’ll f***ing tell him. And if you’re watching, nipple!”

“It so f***ing stupid because he’s the silly one, because he reads the press," the Oasis co-founder went on to say. "How’s he know I’m silly? I’m not silly. He only reads the press, you know what I mean? So he’s the f***ing silly one.”

Bewitched star Erin Murphy was once one of the most famous child stars in the world, but she's absolutely stunning at 61.

The actress, who was just a baby when she took on the role of Tabitha Stephens in Bewitched, played the tiny witch from 1966 to 1972. The series followed beloved good witch Samantha Stevens (played by the legendary Elizabeth Montgomery) as she navigated life and motherhood alongside her non-witch husband, Darrin. Tabitha, with her blond hair and adorable looks, inherited the same sneaky witchcraft skills as her mother, to her father's dismay. Hilarity ensued!

As for Murphy, she went on to a variety of professional roles after Bewitched ended, including working as a casting director, host, and stunt double. This week, she hit the red carpet for “This Joint Is Jumpin, A Celebration Of Black Entertainers From Film, TV And Song Honoring Black History Month” at The Hollywood Museum, looking stunning in a one-shoulder black sequin dress. While she may be most famous for her role as a child, she's thriving in her sixties.

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Murphy loves to keep up with her fans and followers on social media. The dazzling blonde, who appears ageless at 61, posts updates on everything from her professional to family life.

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One of the most common questions Murphy fields is whether she'd participate in a reboot of Bewitched.

"If they asked me to appear on the show, absolutely I would! I’d love to be included in some way, and I know fans of the original Bewitched would enjoy that fun reference to the past," Murphy said in a recent interview with New Idea.

That may come in handy, because back in November, Deadline reported that an hourlong reimagining of the classic TV series was in development. A bit different from the original, the new series would follow Samantha and Darrin, who fall in love at first sight.

"But in order to be together, they’ll have to navigate their disapproving parents, walk a tightrope of cultural clashes, and bridge the divides between their families and worlds," the description continued.

Until then, here's a classic scene with Tabitha from the original series:

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Friday, February 20, marks a major milestone for Cindy Crawford as she celebrates her 60th birthday. The supermodel began her career in the early 1980s after being discovered at 16 in her hometown of DeKalb, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. Leaving school behind for a taste of the fashion world—though she initially pursued a degree in chemical engineering at Northwestern University—Crawford took a leap of faith that would change her life forever.

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In 1986, Crawford signed with Elite Model Management in New York City, committing fully to modeling. She quickly became a fixture on major magazine covers around the world. Among her most iconic moments was the January 1990 cover of British Vogue, shot by Peter Lindbergh, which featured Crawford alongside fellow supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Tatjana Patitz.

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Model Cindy Crawford attends the "Hooray for Hollywood" Gala to Benefit amfAR on April 5, 1988 at Bloomingdale's in New York City.

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Crawford went on to grace countless fashion runways for some of the world's most iconic fashion houses, including Versace, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, and Chanel—while also fronting major campaigns for many of the same brands.

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Beyond the runway, she further cemented her pop-culture status by starring in one of the most memorable Pepsi commercials of all time, airing during the 1992 Super Bowl. From 1989 to 1995, she hosted MTV's House of Style, which took people behind the scenes of the lucrative fashion world.

NEW YORK, NY - CIRCA 1990: Cindy Crawford circa 1990 in New York City. (Photo by Robin Platzer/Images/Getty Images)

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American model Cindy Crawford at a party for Gianni Versace, Park Avenue Armory, New York City, USA, 1992. (Photo by Rose Hartman/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

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(NO TABLOIDS) Richard Gere & Cindy Crawford during 65th Annual Academy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

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The supermodel's love life also made headlines. At 22, she married 40-year-old Richard Gere, with the pair eloping in Las Vegas in 1991 at the height of their fame. Their whirlwind romance quickly became one of Hollywood's most talked-about relationships. However, after four years of marriage, the couple ultimately went their separate ways.

Crawford does not typically speak publicly about her marriage to Gere. However, in the AppleTV+ docuseries The Super Models (via Today), she shared why their marriage didn't work.

“I think I was 22 when we met. In the beginning of a relationship, when you’re a young woman, you’re like, ‘You like baseball? I like baseball. Oh, you’re really into Tibetan Buddhism? I might be into that. I’ll try that ... You’re willing to kind of mold yourself around whoever you are in love with," she shared.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 28: Randy Gerber and model Cindy Crawford arrive at the Louis Vuitton Gala celebrating the Murakami exhibition held at the Geffen Contemporary at Moca on October 28th, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jean-Paul Aussenard/WireImage)

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In 1998, she married businessman Rande Gerber, and the couple welcomed two children: Presley Gerber and Kaia Gerber. Kaia is the spitting image of her mother. The mother-daughter duo later posed together for the April 2016 cover of Vogue Paris.

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In 2000, Crawford stepped back from full-time modeling and focused on her skincare brand Meaningful Beauty. She made notable exceptions, including a memorable reunion with fellow supermodels Carla Bruni, Campbell, Helena Christensen, and Claudia Schiffer for the 2017 Versace runway show, a tribute marking 20 years since the death of Gianni Versace.

MILAN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 22: Carla Bruni, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen walk the runway at the Versace Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2018 fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 on September 22, 2017 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Cindy Crawford attends the "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion" North American debut at Skirball Cultural Center on October 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

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Speaking to the Mirror as she celebrates her 60th birthday, Crawford opened up about life today. "Quiet. We live in the desert (Coachella Valley in Southern California) so it’s very different. It’s serene. It’s zen. I love it," she said.

Some Costco meals earn a loyal following the moment they hit the warehouse. And when they disappear, they leave us hoping they’ll make a comeback. This week, one hearty favorite has returned, and it’s a welcome sight.

The Chicken Enchilada Bake is back, giving comfort-food lovers an easy way to put a satisfying dinner on the table without starting from scratch.

Spotted in the grab-and-go section, the enchiladas are layered with Costco’s shredded rotisserie chicken, tortillas, sauce, and cheese for a classic, crowd-pleasing combination. Like many of Costco’s ready-to-heat meals, it comes fully assembled and oven-ready, making it especially appealing on nights when you’re low on energy. At $5.99 per pound, the trays typically weigh around four pounds, putting most in the under $24 range.

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This one is a fan favorite for a reason. As it heats, the cheese melts into the sauce while the tortillas soften and soak up the rich, savory flavor, filling the kitchen with an aroma that feels instantly comforting.

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Costco’s heat-and-serve options have built a reputation among shoppers for generous portions and familiar flavors, and the enchilada bake fits comfortably into that lineup.

The History of Enchiladas and Their Enduring Appeal

Enchiladas might feel like everyday comfort food now, but they began as a practical way to make tortillas more filling. In Mexico, corn tortillas have long been a staple, often dipped in chili sauce and folded around whatever ingredients were available. As noted by History Today, versions of this dish were eaten in pre-colonial Mesoamerican cultures and later changed as new ingredients were introduced. 

Different regions put their own spin on the dish, using local sauces, cheeses, and meats. Over time, baked versions topped with sauce and cheese became especially popular in the United States, where enchiladas are often served family-style.

Prepared versions like this one follow that same idea: layered tortillas, savory fillings, and sauce coming together in one warm, satisfying meal. The convenience may be modern, but the comfort factor has been there from the beginning.

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On nights when everyone’s hungry at once, and no one wants to cook, having something like this waiting in the fridge can feel like a small win.

Availability can vary by location, and some favorites disappear as quickly as they return. If it’s one you’ve missed, now’s a good time to keep an eye out for it.

Sometimes the best dinners aren’t the ones you spend hours making. They’re the ones that bring everyone to the table with minimal stress and plenty of familiar flavor.

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If the weather were a thermostat, we'd probably crank it up to a nice, even 70, with a gentle breeze and plenty of sun. To put it plainly, we're over the cold, and no matter how close we are to spring, the season can't come fast enough. Never mind the fact that we begged for relief from the scorching heat all summer long; personally speaking, winter should end no later than the middle of January. 

Of course, to be fair, there is some beauty in waiting for things to bloom. Seeing the first few leaves spring to life on the old oak tree in your yard and watching the roses you planted in the garden emerge from the slumber—it almost feels sacred. With that philosophy in mind, I guess we'll just have to wait—no matter how impatiently—but in the meantime, at least we can get excited about all the spring-ready decor we get to fill our homes with once it's seasonally appropriate to do so. 

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Fortunately, Target is always one step ahead, and as always, it's got all the garden-themed finds we could ever possibly dream of. Keeping true to its cheap-chic roots, Target just dropped a gorgeous collection of everything you need to host your very own garden party or ethereal Easter brunch, and @targettrendsetter is sharing all the deets. Whether you're looking for cutesy serving boards, napkin rings, mugs or glasses, you'll find it all and then some at Target. 

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As expected, there are plenty of bunnies with the cutesy spring mascot showing up on the Hand-Painted Easter Stoneware Aralia Bunny Salad Plate in a blushing pink and the matching Hand-Painted Stoneware Easter Aralia Mug. You can also snag the most adorable bunny salt and pepper shakers or dress up your place settings with the most adorable Woven Bunny Ear Napkin Rings. Radicchio is also getting its moment in Target's new collection, with the crunchy crucifer showing up as a salad plate, teapot, mug and even a dip bowl. 

Hand-Painted Easter Stoneware Aralia Bunny Salad Plate, $6 at Target

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No matter what you're looking for, this whimsical collection has it all. Whether it's a set of stunning swirled wine glasses, a woven utensil caddy or an elegant tablecloth that's begging to be adorned with an overflowing display or delicate florals. Best of all, nothing in the collection costs more than $22, so you can stock up on all your adorable Easter brunch supplies without breaking the bank. Although we might still have to wait for the weather to warm up, if it means we get to spend more time shopping at Target, well, we'll take that as a win.

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There's no denying that Daniel Radcliffe's career was made thanks to Harry Potter, and it has followed him well into adulthood. The actor has decided to keep that iconic role a secret from his young son as much as possible, and for a reason.

In an interview with The New York Times, Radcliffe was asked whether his son had found out he had played the young wizard, to which he responded, "No, not yet." The actor recalls being given a DVD copy of the movie to sign and leaving it on the kitchen counter.

He went on to say that his two-year-old son sat right next to it, "and at one point, he was next to it and I was just like, 'Who's that?' — I'd see if he recognized me on the cover." The moment felt "great" to Radcliffe when realizing his son didn't recognize a younger version of his father.

Why keep it secret? He revealed it has to do with how his son views him, wanting to be seen as his father instead of a franchise movie star.

"For as long as I can just be his dad, and he won't know me as anything else, I will maintain that for as long as I can," said the actor.

Even Radcliffe doesn't deny the inevitable, seeing as the Harry Potter movies were first a best-selling book series by J.K. Rowling that's still highly regarded among fans of all ages. If his son were ever to want to read the books, the actor won't force him against doing it, but also won't push him in that direction.

"If he gets into them, I totally will," he said, "but I don't think I'll nudge him toward them, because I don't think I'll need to — he'll find them eventually," said Radcliffe.

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Harry Potter fans may not be surprised to learn the actor's stance on when it's time for his son to want to watch an on-screen version of the book storyline. While the original franchise is inarguably the best, Radcliffe says it would be more "ideal" for his son to watch the new HBO series. That way, his son "doesn't have to watch me in it."

The Harry Potter HBO series will adapt all seven books with a brand new cast of young actors taking on the titular role. Radcliffe and some of the original actors have shown their support for the project, with Radcliffe saying new star Dominic McLaughlin will be "better" than he was.

MrBeast is setting the record straight after facing renewed criticism about his appearance online.

The YouTube megastar, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, responded on Thursday, February 19 to comments targeting his eyes—specifically claims that they “never smile” or that he appears “dead behind the eyes.” While the internet has long dissected the 27-year-old’s expressions, Donaldson revealed there’s a medical reason behind what some viewers have been mocking.

Responding to a viral post that zoomed in on his face, he revealed on X: “I love how the biggest criticism of me is about my eyes which are out of my control. I’m borderline blind in my right eye, the reason they look off is because I have to squint in my right eye to see better even with my contacts in. There is nothing I can do.”

I love how the biggest criticism of me is about my eyes which are out of my control. I’m borderline blind in my right eye, the reason they look off is because I have to squint my right eye to see better even with my contacts in. There is nothing I can do.

— MrBeast (@MrBeast) February 19, 2026

The admission surprised many followers, especially given how often Donaldson appears on camera across his massive YouTube channel. While some felt for the billionaire, others found it hard to believe.

“People will literally find a way to villainize a man for the way his eyes focus while he’s busy curing blindness for thousands,” one fan responded.

Another joked, “The more you explain the guilty you look.”

“Smiling with the eyes isn’t a question of sight. The difference between real smile when a friend tells you a joke and a fake polite smile is that the eyes remain almost expressionless in the fake smile. Can’t fake micro facial expressions,” a third argued.

The original poster later responded, writing: “Well, I haven’t seen any of your videos so I can’t really comment on them but if it’s a vision thing then fair enough, sorry you’re blind man, that sucks.”

The scrutiny comes as Donaldson remains one of the most influential and financially successful creators in the world. The North Carolina native, who launched his YouTube channel in 2012, skyrocketed to fame in 2017 after his now-infamous “Counting to 100,000” video went viral. Since then, he has built an empire on high-stakes challenges and massive giveaways.

With more than 600 million followers across platforms, five YouTube channels and his Amazon Prime competition series Beast Games—renewed for two additional seasons—Donaldson reportedly has a net worth of $2.6 billion in 2026.

Supernatural star Jensen Ackleshas shared a touching tribute to his Countdownco-star Eric Dane, who passed away on February 19, 10 months after he publicly announced his ALS diagnosis.

Taking to his Instagram account on the morning of February 20, Ackles shared the message, "Rest in peace my brother. I’ll see you down the road. 🙏🏼," along with a carousel of photos of both stars hugging and smiling and The Beatles' song "Blackbird" playing in the background.

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Ackles has spoken highly of Dane before, sharing with People, "He's a stud. He's a total stud. You know, he has such a command of scenes and the set just in his stillness...just his quiet leadership, and it's something that he brings from off set too. I mean, he does that when the cameras aren't rolling. There's just a quiet leadership to him that I truly learn from. So, to get to mix it up with him on screen, I had to bring it."

Ackles and Dane also drew attention and celebration from fans last June for their heartwarming hug at the Countdown premiere.

Countdown ran for one season, at which point Prime Video cancelled the show. However, this decision was met with significant fan backlash, as the show had acquired a dedicated fanbase even in just one season.

Ackles himself had also voiced how disappointing this news was; he took to social media for a message about that as well, saying, "It's a bummer because I had such an amazing time making that show, had an absolute blast with the cast and the crew."

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Ackles' tribute joins the voices of many others, including Dane's Grey's Anatomy co-star Patrick Dempseyand his Charmed co-star Alyssa Milano, who also shared posts honoring Dane. Social media has likewise been flooded with messages of love and support for the late actor.

The beloved children's educational series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood aired for the first time in the United States on Feb. 19, 1968, making it 58 years since the show first started impacting the lives of people everywhere.

Created and hosted by Fred Rogers, the series grew out of Rogers’ belief that television had the potential to nurture children’s emotional lives rather than simply entertain them. With its slow pacing, gentle tone and direct address to viewers, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood stood in contrast to the fast-moving cartoons that dominated the airwaves.

Each episode began with Rogers entering his television home, changing into a cardigan sweater and sneakers, and singing, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” He spoke directly to children about feelings — anger, jealousy, fear, joy — validating their experiences with genuine sincerity, which could have been considered a rarity at the time. The program also featured visits to factories, interviews with guests and trips to the “Neighborhood of Make-Believe,” where puppets like King Friday XIII and Daniel Tiger explored complex themes and emotions through storytelling.

Fred Rogers of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood entertains children during a Mister Rogers' Day celebration. Several thousand children from the surrounding states attended the event held at the University of South Dakota.

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Over its 31-season run, ending in 2001, the series addressed topics many considered too difficult for young audiences, including divorce, disability, assassination and war. Rogers’ calm reassurance during national crises, including the aftermath of Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination and the Sept. 11 attacks, reinforced the show’s role as a moral and emotional anchor for families.

The program’s legacy continues to resonate even today. Generations raised on the show credit its emphasis on empathy, kindness and self-worth as foundational to their development. Newer children’s programming, including Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood (based on the character from the original show), draws directly from its lessons, translating Rogers’ philosophy for new audiences. In 2018, the documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? and the 2019 film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood reintroduced Rogers’ work to adults who grew up watching him, underscoring his enduring cultural significance.

At its heart, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood affirmed a radical idea: that children’s feelings matter. Decades later, in an increasingly fragmented media landscape, Rogers’ message of compassion and respect feels urgently relevant.

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Season 10 of Love Is Blind follows new couples navigating their lives in Ohio with someone they found in the pods. Alex Henderson proposed to Ashley Carpenter and discussed how his professional soccer career was cut short by an injury. Ashley, 34, later met his mother and asked many questions about his past relationships. Some fans noticed he went by a different name years ago.

Alex Henderson Reclaimed His Original Name Before Love Is Blind

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Alex, 31, interviewed his mother on his podcast, Play Life Beautifully a month before the season was released. He revealed that she unexpectedly got pregnant with him and decided to parent him after considering adoption. She then married a man, whom the former athlete said didn't like him. That marriage lasted 19 years and his stepfather legally adopted him.

"That's when you became Alec Ferrell," his mother said. She claimed the court decided to change his name to make the adoption "official." Alex then said he reclaimed his birth name.

"It's more important for me," he said. "It's not even about reclaiming Henderson for my biological father's last name. It's, 'Hey, this is what I was born as, this is what I want to build my name off of, I don't want the Ferrell name attached to me. I don't want something I changed into, I want to reclaim what I had.'"

Ashley and Alex met each other's families in episodes 7 and 9. His mother made an appearance in "I'm Just Being Honest" after being in Arizona. The commercial truck driver apologized to Ashley for instilling her love of travel into her son.

The couple talked about possibly moving to another state in the future. However, Ashley seemed more confused about Alex's past after talking to his mother. Viewers have to wait and see if they decide to get married in the finale.

Less than two weeks away from its official London premiere, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has officially release its first trailer, further hyping fans up for the return of Cillian Murphy's hardened criminal, Thomas Shelby.

With the long-awaited official trailer attracting millions of views shortly after its arrival on YouTube, it's safe to say audiences couldn't be more excited about the upcoming return of Peaky Blinders, four years after its previous season aired in 2022.

As the new trailer shows, Murphy's Shelby returns to his former life of crime amidst the early days of World War II in 1940. Reckoning with the grim influence the war has had on both his family and country, Shelby also confronts his estranged son Duke (Barry Keoghan), who has followed in his father's footsteps and taken over the gang Shelby once called his own.

With its U.K. premiere slated to take place on March 6, The Immortal Man will shortly thereafter arrive on Netflix on March 20. With many of the series' original cast and crew returning for the upcoming film, The Immortal Man will also act as the official finale to Peaky Blinders 13 years after its initial start.

A hit BBC series that began in 2013, Peaky Blinders quickly became one of the most popular Netflix series of the 2010s. Spanning six seasons and a total of 36 episodes, the show followed the exploits of the Peaky Blinders gang as they navigated the uncertainties of the early 20th century.

In addition to its consistently high viewership, the series has won numerous prestigious awards within the TV industry, including the National Television Award for Outstanding Drama Series and Best Returning Drama.

Starring an ensemble cast that includes Murphy, Helen McCrory, Paul Anderson, Sophie Rundle and Joe Cole, the series is also known for incorporating numerous well-known actors throughout its six seasons on TV, including Sam Neill, Tom Hardy, Adrien Brody, Sam Claflin, Stephen Graham and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Love Is Blind Season 10 gave viewers some of the most talked-about pod connections of the year, and Jessica Barrett and Chris Fusco were right in the center of that early buzz. Fans watched their connection build into an engagement, only to see things get complicated once real-world expectations kicked in.

But where do they stand now? Let’s break down what we know from their own words and what unfolded on the show.

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From the Pods to Engagement

Jessica and Chris’ connection in the pods was effortless at first. They talked about their values and future dreams in a way that made their engagement feel inevitable. That bond was strong enough for both of them to say “yes” when Chris officially popped the question.

However, once they began navigating an actual relationship outside the pods, their differences began to create some road blocks in their happily ever after.

Love Is Blind’s Chris Struggled With a Physical Connection

One of the clearest moments where things shifted was when Chris voiced his hesitancy about their physical connection.

“[I] didn’t know what you looked like,” Chris said during episode 8. “And for me, just to be totally honest, and without sounding like a f--king d--khead, in the normal world, I date people who f--king do like Crossfit and s--t.”

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His words visibly stung Jessica, and she ultimately chose to end their relationship right then and return to her home.

Are ‘Love Is Blind’ Stars Chris and Jessica Still Together?

Jessica and Chris are no longer together. In fact, Chris found himself in even more hot water with fans after his fellow costar Bri McNees revealed he slid into her DMs after his split from Jessica. Chris has quickly become this season's villain and fans are hoping Chris is held accountable at the Love Is Blind Season 10 reunion.

“I hope he gets a dressing down in the reunion. Justice for Jess,” one Redditor wrote.

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Another added, “When Chris met up with Connor and immediately started with ‘She doesn't want to do this anymore’ I literally said what the f--k to my tv! Why would she want to stay after him telling her she doesn't have his ideal body type of doing Pilates everyday?? What a loser with a huge victim mentality.”

No official date has been set for the Love Is Blind Season 10 reunion, but it will likely premiere on Netflix at some point in mid-March.

Before streaming platforms, endless scrolling, and binge drops, “must-watch” TV meant scheduling your entire night around a single favorite show.

Instead of retreating to one's own personal nook of the home, entire families would gather around their television sets on the same day, at the same time, every week to see what their favorite characters in black-in-white were up to. They'd sit still, not skip the intro, and even endure the network advertisements, a.k.a. the stuff we now obliterate with our thumbs and the press of a button.

Women’s World, the popular American weekly women's magazine founded in 1981, taps into this nostalgia with a list of the “Best 1950s Sitcoms That Invented TV Comedy,” writing classic 1950s sitcoms weren’t just “another category of programming -- they were the backbone of erly television.” 

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Dominating the top spot? You guessed it: I Love Lucy. The genre-defining series, which ran from 1951 to 1957 and spanned six seasons, was a ratings juggernaut.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the broadcast-era gem starring real-life married duo Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, had 11 million households tuning in each week, “and that was when there were only 15 million TV sets in the country.” 

I Love Lucy viewership peaked on Jan. 19, 1953, with the episode, “Lucy Goes to the Hospital,” which features Lucy giving birth to Little Ricky.

Rounding out the top five are The Honeymooners (1955-1956), Leave It to Beaver (1957-1963), Father Knows Best (1954-1960), and The Donna Reed Show (1958-1966). The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis (1959-1963) comes in last. 

Today, ratings are measured a bit differently, with “minutes” coming into play, due to streaming content. Bluey, the Aussie-made kids’ rarity that feels as though it were made for parents, remains the top-viewed animated sitcom, with 45.2 billion minutes streamed, per THR. 

Meanwhile, The Big Bang Theory, a show that bowed in 2019, takes the crown for highest-viewed live-action sitcom in 2025, with 32.4 billion minutes streamed, per TVInsider. 

I Love Lucy is available to stream on Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Prime Video.

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Picking out a new couch can come with its fair share of headaches. All you want to do is find a piece worthy of its price tag, but nearly everything you come across is either too expensive, too uncomfortable, or too complicated to put together. If you're dreaming of a cozy living room upgrade without the hassle of traditional furniture shopping, Amazon has a deal that's turning heads. The Maxyoyo L-Shaped Modular Sectional Sofa With Ottoman is now on sale for as low as $400, down a whopping $780 from its usual $1,180 price.

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Maxyoyo L-Shaped Modular Sectional Sofa With Ottoman, From $400 (was $1,180) at Amazon

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Cloud couches have been a major trend recently, and it's easy to see why. They offer plush comfort you can really sink into for movie nights, relaxing after work, or lazy weekend lounging. With deep seats and a modular design, this kind of sofa is super versatile, adapting particularly well to gathering spaces like the living room that often double as home offices and play zones for the whole family.

In 2026, the cloud couch style has evolved from oversized, puffy pieces to more refined, low-profile options that still prioritize comfort without overwhelming the room. This Maxyoyo sectional at Amazon nails that balance. It's L-shaped and comes with an ottoman to create customizable setups. Made from soft corded upholstery that's tufted with button details for a luxe look, it's filled with high-density foam for a supportive feel without a rigid frame.

The full L-shape measures 104 inches long with a seat height of 18.5 inches, comfortably seating four people. Spacious yet adaptable, the ottoman can be used as a footrest and to create flexible seating options. The boneless design makes it easy to rearrange the sectional into different layouts.

Maxyoyo L-Shaped Modular Sectional Sofa With Ottoman, From $400 (was $1,180) at Amazon

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