Meghan Markle posted a rare beach photo of Princess Lilibet for International Women’s Day, showing her cuddling with Mom and with her face partially obscured, while the post credits Prince Harry as “Papa Sussex,” revealing a touching nickname and a glimpse into the couple’s private moments.
Tommy DeCarlo, longtime Boston vocalist who joined the band after Brad Delp’s passing, has died at 60 following a brain cancer battle. He previously suffered a brain bleed and underwent emergency surgery; a GoFundMe was set up to help with medical bills. DeCarlo also formed the group DECARLO with his son and released multiple projects before his passing, and his family asked for privacy as they grieve.
Tom Brady and Alix Earle attended the same Zero Bond Las Vegas launch but didn’t cross paths, with insiders saying Brady left before Earle arrived. The pair are linked by dating rumors but described as having a light, “fun” fling rather than something serious, following past sightings and Earle’s December breakup from Braxton Berrios.
Meghan Markle shared a new Instagram photo of her 4-year-old daughter Lilibet cuddling on a beach for International Women’s Day; the image was taken by her husband, Prince Harry (referred to as 'Papa Sussex'), who is credited as the photographer in the caption.
Jessica Alba shut down dating rumors with Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow after posting PDA photos with her boyfriend Danny Ramirez; TMZ said Alba and Burrow were merely friends in a larger Las Vegas group. Ramirez shared romantic Mexico trip pics and Alba dropped heart emojis in the comments. The piece also notes Alba’s divorce from Cash Warren was finalized earlier this year, while Burrow had recently ended his relationship with Ponton.
In the cold open, Saturday Night Live mocks Kristi Noem with a fake ‘reassignment under the bus’ farewell as a mock Iran press conference plays out, tying it to Trump moving her to a new role and a nominee to replace her, while lampooning her DHS tenure and related controversies.
Jennifer Runyon, the actress known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, died at 65 after a brief battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by friends and family, with daughter Bayley Corman paying tribute. Runyon began in To All a Goodnight, later appeared in A Very Brady Christmas and The In Crowd, married Todd Corman and had two children, and retired from acting while later doing youth outreach.
Timothée Chalamet drew swift backlash after saying in a CNN/Variety conversation that he didn’t want to work in ballet or opera, later adding “All respect to all the ballet and opera people.” The comments provoked criticism from performers and institutions, with Jamie Lee Curtis publicly condemning him and major opera houses weighing in. Dancers and other artists amplified the debate, and even Seattle Opera used the controversy for promotion, while Chalamet’s past remarks about opera as a potentially dying art form resurfaced during awards-season coverage.
Jennifer Runyon, known for Ghostbusters and Charles in Charge, died at 65 after a six-month cancer battle; she is survived by her husband Todd Corman and their two children.
An anonymous voter shares their 2026 Oscar ballot, revealing a mix of strong preferences and abstentions across categories. The voter lists Best Picture contenders with Hamnet at the top and notes other titles such as One Battle After Another, Train Dreams, Sinners, Frankenstein, and Marty Supreme, while admitting they abstained in several categories after not seeing all nominees. They name Best Director as Chloe Zhao; Best Actress Jessie Buckley; and Best Actor as Michael B. Jordan (even as they praised Timothée Chalamet’s dedication). The piece also references unconventional entries like Bugonia, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value, and F1, and emphasizes these ballots reflect only a fraction of the 11,000+ voters. It discusses the impact of partial viewings and the shift away from big-screen screenings, and closes by noting the voter's producer’s-branch status and promoting a final Oscar predictions podcast and upcoming dates.
THR’s cover profile traces Conan O’Brien preparing to host the 2026 Oscars with weeks of monologue work and writer-room sessions, while reflecting on a career shaped by late-night upheaval and a thriving post-show media empire as the industry pivots away from traditional talk formats.
Rosanna Arquette said Quentin Tarantino’s use of the N-word in Pulp Fiction is racist and creepy, calling it a ‘hall pass’ and saying she hates it. The piece notes prior criticisms by Spike Lee, defenses from Samuel L. Jackson and Tarantino, and also mentions Arquette’s past remarks about Weinstein.
At the 78th Writers Guild Awards in New York, Sinners won Original Screenplay (Ryan Coogler) with Michael B. Jordan taking lead actor; One Battle After Another won Adapted Screenplay, while TV drama The Pitt claimed multiple drama prizes; lifetime honors went to Stephen Colbert (Walter Bernstein Award) and Terry George (Ian McLellan Hunter Award), with Diana Son receiving the Richard B. Jablow Award, and the L.A. ceremony was canceled due to the staff strike, making the East Coast ceremony the sole event.
A late-night Las Vegas sighting of Bengals QB Joe Burrow with actress Jessica Alba sparked romance buzz, but TMZ says they were with a group and there was no romance or PDA; Alba is dating actor Danny Ramirez, while Burrow has previously been linked to Olivia Ponton and dated Olivia Holzmacher. Alba, who divorced Cash Warren in 2025, has not confirmed a romance with Burrow.
Country star Maren Morris calls out Donald Trump supporters in a TikTok clip, saying they “voted for this” and labeling them with harsh terms, while asserting she won’t shy away from political commentary in country music even if it costs her fans.