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View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images A video of Donald Trump congratulating the United States’ men’s hockey team via phone call on their Olympics win went viral after the president made a comment about the women’s team. The phone call, conducted by FBI Director Kash Patel in the men’s locker room following the team’s victory on February 22, involved an invitation to the February 24 State of the Union address. So, what exactly did Trump say about the women’s team that caused an uproar online? Find out what the president said about the women’s hockey team here. Did Trunp Invite…

Image Credit: Adult Swim/Warner Bros. Despite its devoted fanbase and critical acclaim since debuting in January 2022, Smiling Friends won’t be returning for a fourth season. Co-creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack surprised fans in February 2026 with an announcement that the Adult Swim animated comedy will conclude after its third season — even though the network had previously renewed it for seasons 4 and 5. “I’m gonna cut right to the chase,” Hadel said at the top of the message. “This is not a bit, this is not a joke. Michael and I are here to announce that ‘Smiling…

Image Credit: PARAMOUNT PICTURES It’s a scream, baby! As the entire horror universe already knows, Scream is one of the most successful slasher franchises in cinematic history. Mostly led by final girl Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), each film introduces us to new characters, all of whom immediately make the list of prime suspects. But that doesn’t mean legacy characters are always in the clear either. Everyone is a suspect when it comes to Ghostface. With on-screen slashings come injuries and, of course, deaths. Some were expected, but some left a wound in fans’ hearts now that the franchise has extended…

View gallery Image Credit: Getty Images Hoda Kotb broke Today viewers’ hearts when she announced her departure from the morning show after 17 years on the air, officially stepping down in January 2025 to focus on family and new projects. The journalist later made a high-profile return to co-host the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in November. But earlier this year, Kotb found herself back in Studio 1A more regularly — not as a permanent host, but stepping in as Today co-anchor once again. Her return began in February 2026 when longtime co-host Savannah Guthrie stepped away after her mother, Nancy Guthrie,…

Bromley Council is set to sign off a 4.99 per cent rise in its share of council tax for 2026/27 at a meeting tonight (February 26), made up of a two per cent adult social care precept and a 2.99 per cent general council tax increase. When the Mayor of London’s precept is included, a typical Band D bill could go up from £2,042.46 to £2,140.04 – an extra £97.58 a year. The Greater London Authority portion is assumed to rise by 4.1 per cent to £510.51 for Band D, funding services such as transport and policing. Papers going to…

Image Credit: ©2026 Paramount Pictures Courteney Cox has been a major part of the Scream franchise for 30 years now. Without her, we’d never have Gale Weathers, the famous reporter whose interest in multiple Ghostface killing sprees keeps reeling her back to chaos. And after her brush with death in Scream VI, Gale pulled through for Scream 7, but does she die in the 2026 sequel? Below, Hollywood Life has the details on Gale’s fate in Scream 7! (WARNING: SPOILERS ARE AHEAD FOR SCREAM 7. PROCEED WITH CAUTION)  Who Has Died in the Scream Movies So Far? In films 1…

Image Credit: Paramount Pictures Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega gave Scream fans a new duo to root for. After playing the Carpenter sisters in Scream and Scream VI, the actresses separately left Scream 7 before production could begin. The Wednesday star’s departure raised eyebrows because it was shortly after Melissa was fired. Initial reports claimed that Jenna left due to scheduling conflicts, but was that the truth? Hollywood Life unpacks the entire story about Jenna and Melissa’s departures from Scream 7 here. How Many Scream Movies Was Jenna Ortega in? Jenna stars in two of the Scream franchise movies: the…

View gallery Image Credit: PARAMOUNT PICTURES Scream 7 is finally here, more than two years after Melissa Barrera was fired from the project. When the news of her exit broke, horror fans were shocked and vowed to boycott the upcoming film. But with original final girl Neve Campbell and other faces like Matthew Lillard back in the franchise, others are still excited to see Ghostface wreak havoc again. So, why was Melissa suddenly axed from Scream 7? Below, Hollywood Life has compiled the whole story behind Melissa’s shocking firing, her response and what’s going on with the Scream franchise following…

Image Credit: Getty Images Mary Cosby has been a headline-making figure both on and off The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Known for her role as a Pentecostal church leader and longtime Bravo personality, Mary’s personal life has often drawn as much attention as her time on the show. In February 2026, she and her husband faced an unimaginable tragedy with the death of their only son, Robert Cosby Jr., at age 23. “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” the family shared in a statement. “Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in…

Nearly 2,000 homes are experiencing little or no water due to a technical issue at a treatment works.Those living in the Lamberhurst and Horsmonden areas are being impacted by the outage, with South East Water (SEW) carrying out “unexpected” emergency repairs.Those living in the Lamberhurst and Horsmonden are experiencing little or no water due to a technical issue at a treatment works. Picture: Stock imageThe water company says it is has been experiencing a technical issue at at its Bewl Water Treatment Works since around 4am.This has meant that water levels within its drinking water storage tank which serves part of…