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Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach, Pro Football Hall of Famer, and larger-than-life television personality, has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed his passing on Friday, October 9, 2026, marking the loss of one of professional football's most recognizable figures. Known as "Iron Mike" and affectionately called "Da Coach," Ditka built a reputation that stretched well beyond the football field. Whether he was shouting from the sidelines, delivering his unfi

Spooky season has officially taken over Pluto TV, and the streamer is leaning into a mix of Black horror, supernatural thrillers, cult favorites and movies that know exactly how ridiculous they are. Throughout October, Pluto TV is offering a free lineup that ranges from genuine horror landmarks to full-blown horror comedy. That means viewers can go from William Marshall’s iconic turn in Blacula to Marlon Wayans screaming his way through A Haunted House without spending anythi

Workplace comedies live or die by their ensemble, and Order Up! wastes little time making sure viewers know exactly who they’ll be spending their shifts with. Set inside Red’s Coffee and Diner in Stratford-upon-Avon, the scripted series follows a colorful group of employees navigating bad management decisions, career ambitions, complicated friendships, workplace rivalries and the kind of everyday chaos anyone who has worked in hospitality will probably recognize immediately.

Dennis Haskins, best known to generations of television viewers as Principal Richard Belding on Saved by the Bell, has died. He was 75. Haskins’ death was confirmed Monday by a friend and caretaker to WTVC NewsChannel 9 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where the actor was born. A cause of death has not been confirmed at this time. For fans of Saved by the Bell, Haskins was simply Mr. Belding, the Bayside High principal who regularly found himself trying to keep Zack Morris and the

The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have found their host, and MTV is going with someone who has plenty of history with the show. Snoop Dogg will host this year's VMAs when the awards return Sunday, September 27, live from Los Angeles. The ceremony marks the VMAs' first return to the West Coast since 2017 and will air on CBS while simultaneously airing on MTV and streaming live for Paramount+ Premium subscribers in the United States. For Snoop, hosting the show brings things full

Jim Geoghan, the veteran television writer and producer who co-created the Disney Channel hit The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, has died. He was 79. Geoghan died Sunday, September 6, in Los Angeles, according to reports citing confirmation from his daughter. His death prompted tributes from members of the Suite Life family, including Cole Sprouse and Kim Rhodes, who remembered the producer who helped shape one of Disney Channel’s defining comedies of the 2000s. Geoghan co-create

Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing journalist, author and activist who became one of the most influential voices of the modern women’s movement, has died. She was 92. Steinem died Wednesday at her home in New York City after experiencing declining health, according to the Associated Press. Her death was announced Thursday through social media accounts associated with Steinem and her foundation. For more than six decades, Steinem was a prominent advocate for gender equality, rep

Carla Jeffery, the actress known to a generation of Disney Channel viewers for her role as Bree in the ZOMBIES franchise, has died. She was 33. Jeffery died on Tuesday, September 1. Her longtime manager, Carla Alexander of Alexanders Talent Management, confirmed the news in a statement shared on social media. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. Jeffery became a familiar face to Disney audiences as Bree, Addison’s best friend and a cheerleader at Seabrook High, b

Lionel Richie has been hospitalized following another health scare while on tour. The 77-year-old music legend and longtime American Idol judge checked himself into a St. Louis hospital after performing Saturday night at The Muny in Forest Park. Richie is reportedly being treated in the intensive care unit while doctors run tests, with possible mild dehydration among the issues being investigated. Thankfully, early reports surrounding his condition are encouraging. A source c

Thirty-three years ago today, five teenagers with attitude were summoned to a command center underneath the California desert, handed brightly colored spandex suits and told they were now responsible for protecting Earth from an evil space witch who had just escaped from a dumpster on the moon. And an entire generation of children basically said, "Yep. Makes perfect sense. What time is it on tomorrow?" On August 28, 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers premiered on Fox Kids, in

Nicholas Alexander Chavez's post-General Hospital career continues to move full speed ahead. The former Spencer Cassadine has joined Will Smith in Supermax, a new action thriller from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax. Chavez joins the project alongside newly announced cast members Anford and Erika Ringor, with production now underway in New South Wales, Australia. Details about Chavez's character are being kept under wraps, so there's no telling yet which side of the prison wal

Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime and Eeyore, has died at the age of 85. Fans of Transformers, animation and television are mourning the loss of a voice that became instantly recognizable to generations. Peter Cullen, best known for bringing the heroic Optimus Prime to life, died Wednesday, August 26, at his home in Los Angeles. He was 85. Cullen’s agent confirmed his death, while his family shared that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his lo

Samuel Monroe Jr., the actor whose work included memorable appearances in Menace II Society, Tales from the Hood, Set It Off and The Players Club, has died. He was 52. News of Monroe's death was shared Thursday, August 27, with journalist Phillip Lewis reporting that the actor's mother, Joyce Patton, confirmed her son's passing. Monroe's death comes after a lengthy and devastating health battle that had left him hospitalized and on life support for months. Samuel Monroe Jr. H

The world has lost one of its most recognizable stars. Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, bringing an extraordinary career in music, television, film, business and philanthropy to a heartbreaking close. Parton’s family confirmed her death on August 25, 2026, sending fans around the world into mourning for an entertainer whose influence reached far beyond country music. For anyone who grew up hearing Dolly Parton’s music, watching her movies or simply enjoying the unmista

Some performances simply refuse to leave you. Michael Wright gave us one of them. Wright, the veteran actor whose electrifying performance as Eddie King Jr. in The Five Heartbeats made him an unforgettable part of Black cinema, has died at the age of 70. His wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his passing in a heartfelt social media statement, remembering him not only as an extraordinary artist, but as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and deeply loved member of his family. A

Hayden Panettiere, the actress who grew up in front of audiences before becoming one of the most recognizable faces of Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36. Her death was confirmed by her family through her representative, bringing a heartbreaking end to a career that stretched from daytime television to primetime dramas, major movies, horror franchises and video games. Panettiere died Sunday, August 16. A cause of death has not been announced. Authorities are inve

The reality television community is mourning the loss of a prominent franchise figure following the sudden passing of Tyler Duckworth. The two time champion of MTV competition series The Challenge died earlier this week at the age of 44. His mother Joni Duckworth confirmed the news via social media on Thursday August 13, 2026. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The Grand Forks Police Department in North Dakota discovered D

The entertainment industry is mourning the loss of a television pioneer as former child star Christy Knowings has passed away at the age of 46. Known for her standout comedic timing on the landmark Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, Knowings became a recognizable face of late nineties youth culture. Her family confirmed that she passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following a severe medical emergency. The tragic news has prompted a wave of remembrance from collea

Grab your oversized flannel shirts and emotional support Keds, because the ultimate ‘90s nostalgia trip is getting a major glow-up. Pod Meets World, the popular rewatch podcast hosted by Boy Meets World alumni Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle, and Rider Strong, is officially making the leap to your television screen. Starting August 24, 2026, Disney+ will begin streaming the video edition of the hit iHeartPodcasts series weekly, and whew, the fandom is already losing its collect

Title: Big Trouble in Little Mafia Author: Tanvier Peart Genre: Romance Trope: Mafia Rating: LOVED!!!!!!!! Spice: Flamin Hot Cheetos Synopsis: After years of dedicating my life to a thankless job, I'm over Corporate America. I've endured enough—employees who only cared about my snacks and stress hemorrhoids—and I deserve a summer getaway to turn forty in sunshine. Not a syringe to the neck. The random housesitting opportunity I found is a reminder that "too good to be true"