Martin Short has a much different approach to his mental health despite the darkness he has had to endure.

The comedian, often hailed as one of the funniest people on the planet, has lived an ironic life characterized by multiple deaths in his family from when he was young. Recently, he lost his daughter, Katherine Short. 

However, the “Father of the Bride” star has never subscribed to therapy, and he shares why that has worked for him.

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In a new interview, Short opened up about how he has managed to navigate losing multiple loved ones through the years. “I’ve never been in therapy,” said the actor. “Never. Never.” 

The Canadian native was 12 when he lost his brother David in a car accident, and that was the start of a string of deaths, with his parents following shortly after.

“When my brother and parents died, and I was now in this big house with the housekeeper at 19 and 20, it was Hamilton, Ontario, 1970. So it wasn’t about therapy; it was about no one. I didn’t know anyone,” he recalled.

Short noted he was all alone and kept busy by biking, painting, and writing. However, he also had the presence of his older siblings, which helped him keep going.

Nevertheless, Short insisted he wasn’t completely against therapy if the right situation presents itself, saying to IndieWire:

So, believe me, if I was suddenly depressed or in despair but didn’t know why, then I’d run to a therapist. But I’ve never been that way. I’m sad now, but you know what? I should be sad now. It’s OK to be sad.”

The Actor Leaned On Loved Ones Amid Intense Grief

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While the “Three Amigos” star hasn’t sought professional help, he doesn’t claim he has weathered the storms of life by himself.

He credits his close community of industry friends who were featured in his Netflix documentary, “Marty, Life is Short.”

“When loss and grief suddenly or subtly encompass your life. It’s your friends and family that help you through and remind you of the journey,” Short emotionally shared.

The 76-year-old also gave special credit to his “Only Murders in the Building” co-star, Meryl Streep, whom he has been romantically linked with.

“All those things, absolutely,” Short acknowledged, adding that “work is always good for grief because if you take it seriously and it still matters to you, then it’s the ultimate distraction.”

How Meryl Streep Helped Martin Short Amid Daughter’s Passing

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 Short’s confession comes after close sources dished on how he was leaning on Streep amid dealing with the loss of his daughter. Katherine, a social worker, took her own life in her Los Angeles home in February 2026 at age 42.

“It’s like each one of them is exactly what the other person needs at this stage in life. It all feels incredibly effortless between them,” the insider said, per The Blast.

The source further noted that while Short and Streep have remained largely private about the truth of their relationship, “there’s no doubt they are in love.”

Martin Short’s Desperate Attempt To Save Daughter Revealed

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It is no doubt heartwarming that Short has the support of his co-star and friend, especially given the trauma of his daughter’s death earlier this year.

A report about the incident where Katherine was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound confirmed that the actor tried to reach his daughter before it was too late.

According to The Blast, the stand-up comic was deeply concerned about Katherine’s well-being after not hearing from her for more than a day. A frantic Short asked a friend to check on his daughter, who later found her unresponsive alongside a note on her door.

A Tragic Parallel Between Mother And Daughter

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The painful situation of Katherine’s loss was a double blow for Short, who lost her mother and his wife, Nancy Dolman, to ovarian cancer in 2010.

Reflecting on both losses, the actor looked back on his wife’s final days and how her final message to him was “Martin, let me go.”

As reported by The Blast, Short couldn’t help but draw similarities in how his daughter Katherine was seemingly asking to be released in her own way.

“I don’t see any difference between mental illness as a disease and cancer as a disease. In some cases, both are terminal. And in some cases, both are survivable,” he explained.

A new lawsuit filed by Aaliyah‘s uncle and former manager claims that his own son is partly responsible for the fatal plane crash that took the singer’s life. Aaliyah died on August 25, 2001, at the age of 22 after her plane crashed in the Bahamas.

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Lawsuit Claims Cousin Partly To Blame For Fatal Plane Crash

According to lawsuit documents obtained by TMZ, Barry Hankerson claims that his son, Jomo Hankerson, was hired to coordinate travel for the singer’s music video shoot in the Bahamas. Barry says that his son is partly to blame for the fatal plane crash because he failed to make proper travel plans.

After the music shoot was finished, Aaliyah booked a private plane back to Florida after Jomo allegedly failed to make travel plans. The plane crashed after leaving the Marsh Harbor Airport, and everyone on board died.

Per the outlet, the documents state that Jomo “failed in his responsibility,” and that the plane crash “may have been avoided had [Jomo] followed through on his compensated task of travel coordination.”

In addition, Aaliyah’s uncle said that his relationship with his son was never the same following the fatal plane crash.

Jomo Claims Dad Owes Him Money

Jomo responded by stating that his dad is in breach of contract over a music rights settlement. He claims that his father owes him 12 percent of the music publishing copyright profits from Aaliyah’s music. In addition, Jomo says that Barry owes him money for the music publishing copyrights of DMX, Timbaland, and Toni Braxton. Furthermore, he accused his father’s record label, Blackground Records, of hiding profits and wants $1.2 million in damages. TMZ reports that the case remains ongoing.

Barry Hankerson Introduced His Niece To R-Kelly

Hankerson reportedly introduced his niece to ‘Bump N’ Grind’ singer R-Kelly, according to VIBE. The music executive was managing Kelly, and he went on to write and produce her 1994 debut album, ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number.’

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Not only that, but then-27-year-old Kelly secretly married an underage Aaliyah after obtaining the 15-year-old a fake ID, per WTTW.

In 2021, Kelly was convicted of sex trafficking minors in New York, according to the Department of Justice. He was sentenced to 30 years. In addition, Kelly was found guilty on child sex charges in Chicago and sentenced to 20 years, per PBS. He is serving the sentences concurrently.

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If there’s one thing fantasy fans can’t get enough of, it’s dragons. There’s just something so alluring about giant flying lizards that can breathe fire. Dragons have been a long-standing part of folklore and mythology across many cultures around the world, which is why they’ve transcended into fantasy literature, television, and movies.

In fact, several fantasy TV shows have featured dragons. Some might have them show up only once in a while, whereas others have dragons as a regular part of their programming. Sure, any TV show can put a dragon in it — that doesn’t automatically make it good. These shows, on the other hand, are very good indeed. These are the best fantasy TV shows that feature dragons, and that are masterpieces.

‘Adventure Time’ (2010–2018)

The Cartoon Network series Adventure Time is full of tons of fantasy elements, but it’s more whimsical than epic. The Land of Ooo is a weird and wonderful place full of magic and monsters, but the real magic comes in the form of the numerous friends the heroes make. The dragons in this show are a little bit weird-looking and unorthodox when it comes to dragons. They’re mostly serpentine, and less reptilian.

For example, there’s Whipple the Happy Dragon (Josh Fadem), a green sea serpent creature who is frequently targeted by pirates. Then there’s the blanket dragon, which is a pink, fluffy dragon with literal blankets for wings. While they’re a far cry from the scaly fire-breathers that fans have come to expect, the creativity and imagination behind these dragons is enough to keep things interesting. The show, of course, is pretty funny, and is the best happy-go-lucky show to watch when you’re feeling down.

‘The Dragon Prince’ (2018–2024)

With a name like The Dragon Prince, you’d better believe there are dragons in it. The story of this 3D animated series is that the continent of Xadia has been split in half after humans discover how to use dark magic. The humans are confined to the West whilst the elves are confined to the East. The border consists of a river of molten lava watched over by the King of the Dragons himself. But this all changes when the king is slain, and his only egg goes missing.

Dragons are kind of a crucial part of this show. Most of them are friendly, though some are hostile. They have a special relationship with the elves and a general disdain for humans, which is understandable considering humanity killed the King of the Dragons. The dragons have unique variations too, and don’t just breathe fire. Some are lightning-based and others are more akin to cosmic beasts. This show is not just adventurous, but it was clearly made with love. It also happens to be a great show to binge.

‘Merlin’ (2008–2012)

Merlin is based on Arthurian legend, and is an origin story for the eponymous wizard. Most legends portray Merlin as a grouchy old wizard with a stereotypical appearance: blue robes adorned with silver stars and moons, matching pointy hat, spectacles, long grey beard, the works. This show portrays the wizard as a much younger character, who is just beginning to learn his powers.

The show is a low fantasy at heart, meaning much of it intersects with the real world. However, it does feature many creatures from European folklore, including dragons. Though the dragons don’t appear right away, they’re still a prominent fixture of the show, even if the CGI is a bit outdated. Merlin might be a bit underrated, but it definitely deserves more attention based on how good it is.

‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ (2022–Present)

The Legend of Vox Machina is based on a custom campaign in the popular tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. In the world of D&D, dragons definitely exist — it’s literally in the name — so it’s natural to assume that they will in this animated series, as well. In this universe, dragons are mythical, god-like figures, with a pantheon of five responsible for conquering much of the world. This is known as the Chroma Conclave.

Each dragon in the Conclave has a distinct attribute. There’s your standard fire-breather, but others are more attuned to ice, lightning, or poison. These dragons make up a significant portion of the show’s lore and of its current canon, and even appear in the flesh from time to time. Beyond the dragons, this show has received nothing but excellent reviews. It’s a fantasy-lover’s dream, containing anything a fan could ever want from the genre.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ (2005–2008)

In the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender, the dragons are long thought to be extinct. They make an appearance in flashback or historical sequences for the most part, but other than that, it’s assumed they are all dead. However, by the end of the third season, they appear alive and in the flesh, to help the heroes in their crusade against tyranny.

The dragons in this show are based on East Asian interpretations of the creatures. This means they don’t have long, bat-like wings. Instead, they are snake-like and fly without the use of wings, though they still breathe fire. While the dragons in this show are seldom glimpsed, with the episodes they appear in being few and far between, they’re still fun to watch, much like the rest of the show. It’s well-established at this point that this series is an absolute masterpiece.

‘House of the Dragon’ (2022–Present)

General rule of thumb: when a fantasy TV show has the word “dragon” in the title, it’s generally safe to assume that there will be dragons in there somewhere. Such is the case with House of the Dragon, a prequel series to Game of Thrones. Set 300 years prior to the events of the main sequence, this show follows the Targaryen family in their rise to power, forming a dynasty that would last for centuries.

The sigil of the house is, fittingly, a dragon, mirroring how they use actual dragons to conquer Westeros. See, the Targaryens are known for riding their pet dragons and using them as weapons of war, so there’s lots of dragon action in this show. As for the show itself, it is full of political intrigue, familial drama, epic battles, romance, and sharp dialogue — everything that made the original series great.

‘Game of Thrones’ (2011–2019)

Game of Thrones is the fantasy TV series that started it all. HBO’s original epic fantasy series, based on the novels by George R. R. Martin, follows the lives of nine royal families as they feud over the throne of the Seven Kingdoms. While they’re doing this, a supernatural threat from centuries ago is slowly gathering strength in the North, preparing to bring about an end to all of humanity.

The dragons in this show aren’t as numerous as the ones in House of the Dragon, but they are still a prominent part of the series. All three dragons are the pets of Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke), who names them Drogon, Rhaegal, and Viserion. These dragons allow her to wage war against her enemies, and become a defining feature of her character. They are sort of a novelty considering dragons were previously believed to be extinct. While many people loathed the final season of this show, one cannot deny that the rest of it is pretty near perfect.

It has been over a year since the Season 15 finale of Doctor Who aired, and since then, more and more questions have surrounded the sci-fi hit’s future after its partnership with Disney+ ended. While the BBC remains committed to continuing the series, Disney+ previously announced that it would not partner with the broadcaster moving forward, and the previously announced 2026 Christmas special has since been cancelled. As the BBC prepares for the show’s next era, Doctor Who is being put out to competitive tender, opening the door for a new production company to take over the series.

Questions about Doctor Who‘s future have also continued to arise following Ncuti Gatwa‘s exit. The Sex Education actor left after two seasons for a number of reasons, including the show’s physical demands. The finale ends with the Fifteenth Doctor regenerating into a mysterious figure played by Billie Piper, who previously portrayed Rose Tyler. However, it has yet to be confirmed whether Piper will play the Doctor when the show returns, and Piper has only given cryptic answers about her new role in the series. Unlike Gatwa and Jodie Whittaker, Piper does not have “The Doctor” attached to her name in the episode’s credits, and the BBC has not officially announced her as the next Doctor.

One company that could take over Doctor Who is Netflix, as the streaming giant has shown its capability to produce large-scale sci-fi shows like Stranger Things. However, the streamer seems to have no plans to take over production, according to Netflix UK’s VP of Content Anne Mensah. Radio Times reports that during her appearance at the Edinburgh TV Festival 2026 Spotlight panel, Mensah was asked whether Netflix was interested in the BBC’s competitive tender for Doctor Who, and she said she thinks the show belongs to the BBC, despite having a deep love for the show and showing excitement about the idea of working with showrunner Russell T Davies. She said:

“I love Doctor Who. Anything that stays brilliant this long will have many, many lives. I was obsessed with Doctor Who. Okay, so in complete truth, like Russell T is like my person most missed in my life. I love Russell’s work. So, yeah, the better question would have been, but would I love to work with Russell T Davies? Yes, I would love to work with Russell T Davies because he’s a freaking genius. I think Doctor Who belongs on the BBC, and I think all of its iterations. I was there when Jane Tranter [former Controller of Drama Commissioning at the BBC and Bad Wolf co-founder] relaunched it. It’s a really special show, but it belongs on the BBC. We’ve got Supacell!”

What Is ‘Doctor Who’ About?

Doctor Who is a science fiction show that launched on the BBC in 1963 and follows an alien Time Lord named The Doctor. In the first broadcast, this alien’s travel companions were his granddaughter and two of her teachers, as they traveled across time and space to engage in different adventures. As the show went on, new actors took on the role of The Doctor and his companions, with the most recent being Gatwa playing the Fifteenth Doctor and Varada Sethu as the companion, Belinda Chandra. In addition to the main show, Doctor Who has released a handful of spin-offs that told stories of other characters, with the most recent being The War Between Land and Sea, which follows UNIT, a fictional military organization allied with The Doctor, who discovers the existence of Sea Devils on Earth.

Doctor Who is available to stream on Disney+ and Prime Video. Follow Collider for more updates on the franchise’s future.​​​​​​​

Alix Earle didn’t build her skincare brand overnight!

The TikTok star, who rose to fame by creating raw “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos, opened up about the journey behind her brand, Reale Actives.

With a huge following of 8.5 million, some might think Earle can just create a brand in a matter of days or a week. But despite her fame and connections, building Reale Actives was far from easy. In fact, it took the influencer years.

In a TikTok video, Earle detailed what inspired her to create her skincare brand, how she made it, and how long it took to make it all happen.

“So all of this started the summer after I graduated college in 2023,” the TikTok star began. “I went to school for marketing. I always dreamt of like one day being able to start a company of my own, exploring different options. And I just kept coming down to basically being really invested in something to do with acne, covering it up with makeup.”

Hating ‘Skincare’ Due To Her Acne Problem

Earle went on to say she has had an acne problem her “whole life,” which became an “insecurity” of her,

“Truly, I have dealt with it my whole life and not just dealt with it, but like It became such a point of insecurity for me,” she recalled. “Like, times I didn’t want to leave the house, I didn’t want to go to the grocery store, my skin hurt to touch it, like, I just- I always hated my skin, and I always hated skincare.”

The skincare business idea was pitched to Earle by a friend, but she didn’t want to do it at first.

“Someone was like, ‘Well, if you care about this so much, why wouldn’t you do skincare?’ And I was like, ‘I hate it. I would never do that,’” she said. “It’s not fun for me. I’m confused by it. I don’t like it.”

Earle continued, “It’s not something I’m proud of. I just- I didn’t like anything about it. And then that’s when it hit me that there was something there I could create and stop making this so miserable and confusing for myself and make it fun. So that was step one.”

The Search For A CEO

For Earle, the next step to making her brand happen was finding a CEO, as well as a dermatologist.

“This was probably around like February, March 2024. One, I knew I needed a dermatologist,” the social media star shared. “I needed someone that was going to be able to help me with product formulation, innovation, understanding my skin and what I can better do to treat it, get the ideas I had about products and make them 10 times better.”

As for the CEO, Earle said she “needed someone who was going to be able to run this day to day, help me build out a company,” adding, “Obviously, I’m a little bit more experienced or love, like, the marketing creative side of things.”

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Building Reale Actives Took Almost Three Years

Later in the video, Earle stated that the whole journey of building Reale Actives was “surreal,” and it took “such a surreal journey took “two and a half years.”

Apart from making something that would help her acne, Earle also noted that she created the brand to “change in the way that people think about the imperfections on their skin.”

“I wanted to just make a change in the way that people think about the imperfections on their skin,” she explained. “Growing up, I would have died to have products like this on my counter. Like, everything I used was always just very clinical.”

Sharing Her Struggles On TikTok

Earle has already been sharing her acne struggles on TikTok ever since she started doing GRWM videos. When asked by ELLE as to why, she said: “I felt more insecure than I had ever felt. I got to this place where my skin was so bad that I didn’t want to get in front of a camera. I didn’t want to post, and I didn’t want to leave my house,” the influencer recalled.

“After a month or so of that, there was one day when I woke up and was just like, ‘Maybe if I post this, someone else will feel better if they’re also going through this.’ I thought, if I get ahead of it, then maybe people can’t say things about me. That ended up being the first video of mine that really blew up, and I started to get followers. People started commenting about how much this resonated with them. I realized that putting yourself out there and being vulnerable can actually help other people going through the same thing. And it helped me too, because I realized I wasn’t alone.”

At first, she was shocked at why her video went viral, but it made her realize that opening up about her “biggest insecurity” could be freeing.

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“I tried for so long to be so perfected and curated online,” Earle admitted. “Then, the second I posted my biggest insecurity, that was the thing that did well. I was completely blindsided and confused. But it was then that I realized you don’t need to be so curated or put on this fake filter of who you are online. That taught me a lot, and it’s a lesson I still carry with me.”

Frank Castle is not exactly the biggest fan of superheroes. The Punisher might exist in a world filled with gods, mutants, super soldiers, and costumed vigilantes, but Frank has always preferred a much simpler approach to dealing with the bad guys. Now, Marvel is putting him at the center of a world where most of those superheroes have already lost, and apparently, he has a few thoughts about them.

Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 kicks off a new five-issue limited series from writer Tom Waltz and artist Jaime Infante, with colors by Bryan Valenza and letters by Travis Lanham. This time around, a zombie outbreak has completely overrun Manhattan, leaving the city sealed behind a barrier while those still trapped inside fight to survive. Marvel has already revealed that the series will follow the Punisher alongside street-level heroes including Luke Cage, Elektra, Iron Fist, and Moon Knight, but the opening pages make it very clear what Frank thinks of the heroes who got there first.

The Punisher Has a Better Name for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes

In a new preview for Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1, Frank recounts how quickly New York fell after the outbreak began. The Avengers and other heroes showed up to help, with Spider-Man and Captain America among the familiar faces seen battling the infected, but Frank doesn’t bother calling them Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. Instead, he refers to the superheroes who came charging into Manhattan as the “spandex cavalry.” It’s an incredibly Frank Castle way to describe the Avengers and their fellow costumed heroes, especially considering how badly their rescue attempt goes. The preview explains that some of the heroes who arrived were killed, while others succumbed to the infection themselves. The Fantastic Four and S.H.I.E.L.D. ultimately evacuate as many survivors as possible before Manhattan is sealed off, leaving Frank and the remaining survivors trapped inside.

Unfortunately for Frank, he might actually need some of that cavalry this time around. Marvel Zombies: War Zone begins after Earth’s Mightiest Heroes have already failed to contain the outbreak, with Manhattan transformed into a quarantine zone filled with the undead. Frank isn’t simply trying to make it out alive, either. Marvel’s synopsis teases that the Punisher is searching for answers about what happened as he fights his way through the city.

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Marvel Zombies: War Zone #1 goes on sale September 2, 2026.

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2025 – 2026-00-00

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Disney+

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Bryan Andrews

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