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  • 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Bach dies aged 62Entertainment

    ‘Baywatch’ actress Pamela Bach dies aged 62Entertainment

  • Halle Bailey, DDG son Halo reacts to Ariel in ‘Little Mermaid’

    Halle Bailey, DDG son Halo reacts to Ariel in ‘Little Mermaid’

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    “The Little Mermaid” is a children’s movie staple. But for Halle Bailey, the family viewing experience is a little different.

    The actress, who starred in a 2023 live-action remake of the Disney classic, shared an emotional clip of her son recognizing her on screen.

    On Wednesday, Bailey posted a video to X showing her 14-month-old son Halo watching the opening sequence of the film and repeating, “Mama.”

    “Guys i’m crying he actually knows Ariel is me,” she captioned the post. Bailey shares Halo with ex DDG.

    The actress, and one-time member of sibling R&B duo Chloe x Halle, took on the coveted role of Ariel, starring alongside Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy. Despite racist backlash surrounding Bailey’s casting as the lead in the film, since the original cartoon version features a white Ariel, the movie was a critical and commercial success, raking in $560 million at box offices worldwide and breaking streaming records when it arrived on Disney+, according to Entertainment Weekly.

    Since then Bailey has embarked on a solo musical career, releasing several singles including the Grammy-nominated song “Angel.” All the while her sister Chloe, whose own solo track “Have Mercy” became a radio favorite, has stood by in support − both as a professional peer and as an aunt to Halo, who may be following in the path of his musically inclined family.

    “He’s singing, he’s dancing a lot,” Chloe Bailey told People magazine at the NAACP Image Awards in February. “He’s making beats in his kids’ beats machine … that’s going to be my little mini-producer, my little mini-me.”

  • ‘SWAT’ canceled at CBS, Shemar Moore reacts

    ‘SWAT’ canceled at CBS, Shemar Moore reacts

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    Fans of CBS’ “S.W.A.T.” are saying goodbye to the Shemar Moore-led police procedural.

    The series, which kicked off its eighth season in October and will wrap in May, has been canceled, Moore announced to fans on social media.

    “I wasn’t going to do this, but I can’t help it,” he said in a lengthy Instagram video early Friday. “‘S.W.A.T.’ here we are, Season 8, three weeks away from the finale. We are canceled again. It sucks. It’s sad.”

    Moore, 54, said he had to give a speech to the action-drama series’ crew, calling the production “the most amazing crew in Hollywood.”

    “Just good people,” he said. “No jerks. People who show up, sacrifice seeing their families and work their tails off to make ‘S.W.A.T.’”

    USA TODAY has reached out to CBS for comment.

    Moore, a CBS mainstay (“The Young and the Restless,” “Criminal Minds”), thanked the network for “the honor” of doing the show while also giving a wink to other networks.

    “Thank you for the opportunity. Thank you for the ride. If you change your mind, I promise you, you’ll make a lot of people smile,” he said. “But if you’re done, CBS, I say thank you. Hey, Netflix, how you doing?”

    Moore said he’s “not done” with Hollywood, adding he’s “so excited for the next chapter of my life and my career” and being a father to 2-year-old daughter, Frankie. “I ain’t done. My knees are ready. I lost 20 pounds. I’m ready to go.”

    The series also starred Stephanie Sigman, Alex Russell, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson, Peter Onorati, Jay Harrington and David Lim.

    The crime drama was originally canceled by CBS after Season 6 in May 2023, and in April, the network surprised by renewing the series weeks before the Season 7 finale, thought to be the final season.

    On his Instagram story Friday, Moore shared the Deadline article about the cancellation, in which showrunner and executive producer Andrew Dettmann called the news “heartbreaking.”

    “It’s heartbreaking news, primarily because it’s been such an immense pleasure working with this cast and crew to put out a show that we’ve always been proud of,” Dettmann told the outlet. “They are truly an extraordinary group of people who have all worked so hard and have been so dedicated for all these eight seasons, overcoming countless challenges. I can’t give them enough credit.”

  • Ed Burns talks new film, marriage adviceEntertain This!

    Ed Burns talks new film, marriage adviceEntertain This!

    Ed Burns talks new film, marriage adviceEntertain This!

  • Ed Burns on ‘Millers in Marriage,’ his relationship advice

    Ed Burns on ‘Millers in Marriage,’ his relationship advice

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    NEW YORK − Ed Burns is a New Yorker through and through. He’s excited about his Knicks’ chances in the NBA. He’s looking forward to seeing baseball superstar Juan Soto play for the Mets. And he can be honest with himself when it comes to his films.

    “I think it probably comes with age,” Burns, 57, tells USA TODAY of his self-candor while promoting his latest film, “Millers in Marriage” (in theaters and on demand now). “I made a movie called ‘Ash Wednesday.’ It was my fifth film and it was this little, low-budget gangster movie. I recognized when I was in the editing room that the screenplay wasn’t strong enough.”

    The admission pushed Burns to ask “every tough question of that screenplay,” which is something he’s done for the last 10 years.

    “Then if the movie doesn’t work, you can at least look back and say, ‘We did everything we could with the screenplay,’ ” he says.

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    ‘Millers in Marriage’ started at a dinner party

    Burns was at dinner with friends and the conversation turned to films made in the ’90s “about every Gen X threshold experience: first love, moving to New York, first jobs, first marriages.”

    The actor realized that there were no films about what he and friends his age currently go through. It inspired him to write “Millers in Marriage.” He also directs and stars in the movie.

    People in their 50s are “relegated to playing the annoying boss” or the mom or dad roles, he says. “The day-to-day stuff that we’re going through isn’t explored. So from that is when I came up with the idea. It would be interesting to look at empty nesting and what is it like for couples when the kids are out of the house? How do you define yourself if you’re no longer actively parenting?”

    For “Millers in Marriage,” Burns, Gretchen Mol and Julianna Margulies play three siblings who explore those questions and more. The cast also includes Minnie Driver and Benjamin Bratt. It premiered at Toronto International Film Festival last September. Burns plays an artist, Andy, and allows there are parallels between his character and his real-life career.

    One line in the film is ” ‘You can’t get your agent on the phone,’ ” he recalls. “Any actor in Hollywood has gone through that experience at some point. Hollywood careers are all peaks and valleys, and when you’re in the valley, sometimes that phone call doesn’t get returned as quickly as it should.”

    Ed Bursn and Christy Turlington’s lives as empty nesters

    Another parallel between the film and Burns is that both of the kids he shares with wife Christy Turlington are off to college. All is good on the home front, he says: His kids love college. Turlington is preparing to mark the 15th anniversary of her charity Every Mother Counts, which raises awareness for maternal health. And the family has a “nice vacation” planned for the summer. Burns and Turlington will celebrate their 22nd anniversary in June.

    “It’s a cliche to say, but it’s communication,” says Burns when asked about marriage advice. “You kind of know (in the) early days, are you a couple that talks? And if you do, I think you’re going to be fine. That’s worked out for us.”

  • Who won ‘The Traitors’? What to know about Season 3 finale, victors

    Who won ‘The Traitors’? What to know about Season 3 finale, victors

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    Warning: Major spoilers for the third season of “The Traitors” are ahead.

    The messiest show on TV has concluded its third season and fans finally know who won.

    “The Traitors” Season 3 finale picked right off from last week’s vicious cliffhanger, where fans were unclear whether Britney Haynes would betray her fellow “Big Brother” alum and traitor Danielle Reyes. And Britney did just that, voting out Danielle once again in a cinematic betrayal typically reserved for melodramas.

    The episode also revealed who won last week’s mission and had the power of “the seer,” a new twist giving someone the ability to see whether a player of their choice is a faithful or traitor. Britney ended up winning, so she invited Gabby Windey to a private meeting where “The Bachelorette” star unveiled she was a faithful to Britney, who already knew that.

    But rather than try to frame Gabby as a traitor, she told the group the truth, instead going after “Down to Earth” producer Dylan Efron. What ensued after was just as chaotic and dramatic as the rest of the season.

    Who won ‘The Traitors’ Season 3?

    Gabby Windey, Dylan Efron, Dolores Catania and Lord Ivar Mountbatten won “The Traitors” Season 3 as faithfuls. They are the largest batch of winners in the show’s three-season run.

    At the final roundtable the group unanimously banished Britney in a 4-1 vote. While she could not reveal her identity to the group, the faithfuls had finally banished every traitor.

    The group decided to end the game and successfully split the prize pot of $204,300.

    Who is Dylan Efron?

    Dylan Efron is an actor, producer, outdoor enthusiast and brother of “The Iron Claw” star Zac Efron.

    The 33-year-old recently produced the documentary series “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” and has previously worked as a stuntman in film production.

    Who is Dolores Catania?

    Dolores Catania, 54, is a philanthropist and entrepreneur best known for starring in “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” The Paterson, New Jersey native is a mother to Gabby and Frankie Catania, both in their 20s.

    Who is Gabby Windey?

    Illinois native Gabby Windey, 34, is TV personality and newlywed, previously appearing on both “The Bachelor” Season 26 and “The Bachelorette” Season 19.

    She hosts the “Long Winded with Gabby Windey” podcast and was previously an NFL cheerleader for the Denver Broncos. During the finale episode, she said she would use the prize money for her wedding and revealed on Instagram Wednesday that she married comedian Robby Hoffman on Jan. 11.

    Who is Lord Ivar Mountbatten?

    Lord Ivar Mountbatten, 61, is a British aristocrat and geologist from London best known as the second cousin of King Charles III. He has been married to James Coyle since 2018.

    Who is the host of ‘The Traitors’?

    Scottish actor Alan Cumming has hosted all three seasons “The Traitors” (U.S.)

    Last year, he won the Emmy for best reality host for the show’s second season, which also took the award for the best reality competition program.

    “I am the host, but I’m playing a character of a host, very much so,” Cumming told USA TODAY in January. “I don’t even sound like that; I put on a funny accent as well as a look and tone. I don’t go around quoting Shakespeare all the time, and I certainly don’t boss people around. And I’m not so aggressive as this sort of stern castle daddy.”

    Where is ‘The Traitors’ filmed?

    “The Traitors” is filmed at the Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

    Who were the traitors in Season 3?

    There were a total of five traitors in Season 3: “Big Brother” finalist Danielle Reyes; “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Bob the Drag Queen; “Survivor” finalist Carolyn Wiger and “Survivor” winner “Boston” Rob Mariano.

    “Big Brother” contestant Britney Haynes began the game as a faithful before later being recruited as a traitor toward the season’s end.

    Who won ‘The Traitors’ Season 1 and 2?

    Four-time “Survivor” contestant Ciree Fields was the first person to win the U.S. version of “The Traitors” as a traitor. She left faithfuls Andie Thurmond and Quentin Jiles flabbergasted when she revealed her identity and won all the money.

    “The Challenge” contestants Trishelle Cannatella and CT Tamburello both won “The Traitors” Season 2 as faithfuls. The final four included “Below Deck” star Kate Chastain (a traitor) and “Shahs of Sunset” star Mercedes Javid (a faithful), who were both banished.

    Will there be “The Traitors” Season 4?

    Peacock has renewed “The Traitors” for both Season 4 and Season 5, Deadline reported in August.

    Where to watch ‘The Traitors’ Season 3

    All three seasons of “The Traitors,” as well as the two seasons each of “The Traitors UK” (hosted by Claudia Winkleman) and “The Traitors Australia” (hosted by Rodger Corser), are available to stream exclusively on Peacock.

    Subscriptions begin at $7.99 a month.

    Contributing: David Oliver

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  • 'Queen of the Ring' chronicles life of wrestling legend Mildred BurkeMovies

    'Queen of the Ring' chronicles life of wrestling legend Mildred BurkeMovies

    ‘Queen of the Ring’ chronicles life of wrestling legend Mildred BurkeMovies

  • Hannah Berner apologizes for viral Megan Thee Stallion interview

    Hannah Berner apologizes for viral Megan Thee Stallion interview

    Hannah Berner is apologizing for a red carpet moment with Megan Thee Stallion that didn’t sit well with fans of the rapper.

    The comedian and “Summer House” alumna took to her Instagram Story on Thursday to address criticism she received for her nearly three-minute interview with the “Savage” and “Hot Girl Summer” musician at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday. Fans online criticized Berner because they thought the interaction with Megan on the red carpet showed racist microaggressions.

    “Interviewing Megan Thee Stallion was a dream of mine. I love her music and it’s my go to whenever I need to boost my confidence before a show. Looking back at the interview, I wish I used any other word except ‘fight’ to describe how her songs impact me,” Berner wrote.

    She continued, “It was a careless choice of words and though there was no ill intent, I recognize and acknowledge that what I said has a deeper meaning and I am so sorry to Megan. I appreciate everyone who brought this to my attention.”

    USA TODAY has reached out to Megan’s rep for comment.

    What happened during Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo’s interview with Megan Thee Stallion?

    Berner was among a group of hosts tasked with interviewing stars at one of the premier Oscars afterparties over the weekend. Halfway through the two-hour livestream, she and “Summer House” co-star – and Giggly Squad podcast co-host – Paige DeSorbo were joined by Megan on the red carpet.

    The interview started strong, with Berner complimenting Megan on her recent Amazon Prime documentary and saying she felt “so inspired” by the film.

    “I start my day with you and only you,” Giggly Squad podcast co-host Paige DeSorbo interjected as Berner asked a question about what Megan does for a confidence boost.

    Berner added on, “Your music has literally made me want — when I want to fight someone, I listen to your music.” She continued, saying, “When people are talking (expletive), I go, ‘Turn on Megan Thee Stallion!’”

    Megan seemingly attempted to pivot to a more positive note without missing a beat. She said, “You want to throw that fighting (expletive) out the window and you want to get cute and be a bad (expletive).”

    Megan took the questions in stride, but social media users took issue with the way the influencers spoke over Megan, as well as Berner’s characterization of the rapper’s music as violent.

    As TyLisa Johnson wrote for Poynter, “Lowkey ‘angry Black woman’ references in 2025? Please.”

    Johnson added, “I’ve been a fan of Megan Thee Stallion since around 2016, when she was a young college student freestyling in cars. She has never made me want to fight. She makes me want to dance, be more liberated, stand up for myself and own my womanhood.”

    One TikTok user, commenting on Vanity Fair’s one-minute clip from the interaction, wrote, “The racism is LOUD!”

    Several others disagreed with Berner’s interpretation of Megan’s musical themes, with one user commenting, “Meg was like ‘fight people? Girl, I make Bad Bih music. Do you see these nails? We don’t fight.’”

    Though the Megan The Stallion moment went viral, Berner and DeSorbo also spoke with other celebrities including Amy Poehler, Hailey Bieber and Jesse Eisenberg on the red carpet.

  • Kim Kardashian says sister Khloé helped pay for her first divorce

    Kim Kardashian says sister Khloé helped pay for her first divorce

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    The Kardashian sisters stick by each other through good times, hard times and sometimes divorce.

    Kim Kardashian was feeling nostalgic on the eve of sister Khloé Kardashian’s 40th birthday in a recent “Kardashians” episode, telling viewers about the time her younger sister helped partially finance her 2004 divorce from music producer Damon Thomas with her saved up piggy bank money.

    “When Khloé was like, just maybe four or five years old, she got this piggy bank that was like as tall as us and it was like a Coke bottle and we would put so much money in it,” the 44-year-old said in the episode. “And when I was getting my first divorce, I moved out and I had no money.”

    Khloé, who is four years younger than Kim, offered her the money from the Coke bottle without hesitation.

    “She was crying in my room, and I was just like, ‘Okay, I have this Coke bottle, like, let’s take what’s in here and let’s go to the bank and let’s cash it and let’s use this money for your divorce,’” Khloé said.

    Remembering Khloé’s gesture: ‘How could I not?’ Kim says

    The sisters spent the whole night counting the change from the Coke bottle, which contained “just enough” for a 23-year-old Kim to put the down payment on her apartment and pay her first and last month’s rent.

    “I gave her all that I got and hopefully helped her,” Khloé said.

    Kim, who never forgot what Khloé did for her, got her sister the same Coke bottle as a way to extend her gratitude to Khloé for the kind gesture all those years ago.

    “So, for her birthday, I found the same Coke bottle piggy bank and I filled it up and was like, ‘Thank you,’” Kim said.

    “She gave me her life savings at like 21 years old,” Kim said. “She couldn’t believe I remembered the Coke bottle and I was like ‘How could I not?’”

    How to watch ‘The Kardashians’

    The Kardashian-Jenner clan is back for Season 6 of popular reality television series “The Kardashians,” which premiered Feb. 6 on Disney+ and Hulu. New episodes are released every Thursday.

    The newest season follows the family’s new experiences, personal trials and achievements.

    “With uncertain futures and their past returning to haunt them, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, Kylie, and Kris will have to rely on each other as they navigate their roles as moms and businesswomen to overcome the obstacles that come with their increasingly complicated lives,” Hulu said in a news release.

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    Contributing: Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY

  • Dolly Parton on husband Carl Dean’s death, support from fans

    Dolly Parton on husband Carl Dean’s death, support from fans

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    Dolly Parton is speaking after the death of her husband.

    In a statement posted Thursday on Instagram, the country music legend thanked fans for their support in the days since husband Carl Thomas Dean died at age 82.

    “This is a love note to family, friends, and fans,” Parton wrote. “Thank you for all the messages, cards, and flowers that you’ve sent to pay your respects for the loss of my beloved husband Carl. I can’t reach out personally to each of you but just know it has meant the world to me.”

    She closed, “He is in God’s arms now and I am okay with that. I will always love you.”

    Parton shared news of her husband’s death on Monday. On her social media channels, the “9 to 5” singer said she and Dean “spent many wonderful years together,” and “words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years,” adding, “Thank you for your prayers and sympathy.”

    Parton and Dean, an asphalt paver, married in 1966. They did not share any children.

    Dean was notoriously private during his marriage to Parton, rarely appearing with her in public. According to her 1994 autobiography “Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business,” he declared after attending an awards show with her in 1966, “I love you, and I will support you in your career any way I can, but I am not going to any more of these wingdings.”

    But Parton spoke about her husband in interviews, and she told Knox News, part of the USA TODAY Network, in 2024, “There’s always that safety, that security, that strength. He’s a good man, and we’ve had a good life and he’s been a good husband.”

    Dean also helped birth “Jolene,” one of Parton’s most famous songs. She told NPR in 2008 that the track was inspired by a bank teller who was flirting with her husband after they got married.

    “She got this terrible crush on my husband,” Parton said. “And he just loved going to the bank because she paid him so much attention. It was kinda like a running joke between us — when I was saying, ‘Hell, you’re spending a lot of time at the bank. I don’t believe we’ve got that kind of money.’ So it’s really an innocent song all around, but sounds like a dreadful one.”

    Contributing: Edward Segarra and Devarrick Turner