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View gallery Image Credit: Shutterstock Gene Hackman had only been spotted on a few rare appearances throughout the remainder of his life. The Royal Tenenbaums star hung up his hat on his iconic film career at the age of 74, and he died at the age of 95 in February 2025. He and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were both found dead alongside their dog at their New Mexico home. Though authorities confirmed no foul play was suspected, the public still had countless questions about the couple’s shocking deaths. Gene is survived by his three children, whom he shared with his ex-wife,…

Teaching staff at Farringtons School in Chislehurst are walking out in protest from tomorrow, saying they are already underpaid compared to teachers in other schools and now face cuts to their pay and pensions. The National Education Union and NASUWT say the school is using fire and rehire tactics to either remove staff from the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or cut their salaries by 3.48 per cent. According to the NEU, a newly qualified teacher at Farringtons earns just £33,757 compared to £36,412 in a local state school. The highest-paid teachers at the school earn £50,534, which the union says is…

Image Credit: Getty Images Rachel Maddow remains with MSNBC amid a wave of departures by prominent journalists and news anchors from major cable networks, but she expressed disappointment over the decision to let go of her longtime colleague, Joy Reid. After Reid’s final appearance on The ReidOut on Monday, February 24, Maddow said Reid’s departure from the network has been “very, very, very hard to take.” She added, “In all of the years I have been alive, there is no colleague for whom I’ve had more affection and more respect than Joy Reid. I love everything about her. I’ve learned…

Image Credit: Jai Lennard/Bravo Karen Huger was officially sentenced to serve time behind bars 11 months after she was found guilty of driving under the influence (DUI), among several other charges. The Real Housewife’s court case has gripped fans for months. Since she was found guilty on her DUI Charges on December 19, 2024, many have awaited her sentencing, which took place on February 26, 2025. Below, find out how long Huger will be in jail and what her status on RHOP is. Who Is Karen Huger? Nicknamed the “Grand Dame” in the reality TV world, Huger is best known…

A man accused of groping a woman’s thigh after being let out of prison early told a court he was “trying his luck” and “testing the waters”.Amari Ward “categorically” denies he sexually assaulted the complainant outside Sittingbourne Railway Station on September 10 last year.The alleged incident happened outside the train station. Picture: Google MapsThe 31-year-old took to the stand today (February 26) to give evidence on the second day of his trial at Maidstone Crown Court.The jury previously heard that the defendant is said to have made several comments of a sexual nature in the moments leading up to the…

Image Credit: Getty Images Longtime actress Michelle Trachtenberg, best known for her roles in Gossip Girl and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has passed away at just 39 years old. On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the New York Police Department responded to a 911 call around 8 a.m. in Manhattan, where Trachtenberg was found dead in a 51-story apartment complex located on Central Park South, New York City. According to The New York Post, the 911 call reported a woman experiencing cardiac arrest. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive,” and emergency medical services subsequently pronounced her deceased,…

Image Credit: Jesus Guerrero/Instagram Jesus Guerrero continues to be mourned by many following his sudden death at the age of 34. His sister, Gris, who created a GoFundMe page in his honor, shared,”It is with a heavy heart that we let the world know that Jesus Guerrero has gone to heaven. He is a son, a brother, an uncle, an artist, a friend, and so much more. Born and raised in Houston, TX to immigrant parents, Jesus learned how to work hard and dreamt of taking his skills to the top. Unfortunately, his passing came very suddenly and unexpectedly.” Kylie Cosmetics…

View gallery Image Credit: Disney/Matt Sayles Bachelor Nation always counts down to premiere night. Based off of first impressions alone, most viewers already developed an affection toward specific contestants (probably just like Grant). Some women really gave it their all, which is why it’s never easy saying “good bye” early. Below, find out which women went home last night on The Bachelor. Who Went Home on The Bachelor Last Night? Week 1 saw the elimination of a bunch of contestants. It’s tough getting sent home on the first night, but the following contestants displayed nothing but class and gratefulness for the…

Image Credit: Getty Images Penny Taylor and Diana Taurasi are not only world-class athletes but also a loving couple who have built a family they look forward to enjoying in their post-basketball lives. On February 25, Taurasi announced in an interview with Time that she was retiring from basketball, joining her wife, who retired in 2016. The 42-year-old explained one of her reasons for stepping away, saying, “Mentally and physically, I’m just full. That’s probably the best way I can describe it. I’m full and I’m happy.” She added, “I really enjoy taking my kids to school, being home when they’re home,…

Image Credit: Wire Image The world is mourning the loss of Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress known for starring in several projects that many millennials grew up with. The late 39-year-old took on numerous roles throughout her career. In a 2005 Radio Free interview, she shared, “When you’re actor, it’s so easy to just fall into that ‘I’m going to do the exact same movie over and over and over again.’ But that, to me, doesn’t breathe twenty years into yor career from this point. And I just feel like I, as an actress, want to challenge myself. You know, the most hurtful…