Big Brother season 27 runner-up Vince Panaro has split from his long-term girlfriend Kelsey.

During an interview with the reality TV show’s host, Julie Chen Moonves, for her “God 101” podcast — shared in part via an X fan account on Sunday, February 15 — Vince detailed the pair’s breakup. “We’ve talked about everything. I’ve had a lot of honest conversations with Kelsey and everyone else in my life and we’re not currently together. We’re taking time apart,” he said.

The split comes after Vince announced via an October 2025 YouTube video that he and his former girlfriend were “taking time” apart following speculation that he emotionally cheated with fellow housemate Morgan Pope while appearing on the show.

“I’m doing a lot of self-work and focusing on my areas of improvement,” Vince continued in his interview with Chen Moonves, 56. “While Big Brother was the greatest experience of my life, and I’m so grateful forever for it, it also did highlight some areas of opportunity within myself. I’ve just been spending a lot of time alone, also with family [and] friends, you know, trying to work on becoming the best version of myself I can be.”

He concluded, “At the moment, we’re not together, but last [time] I spoke to her, she’s doing well.”

Vince dated Kelsey for seven years before he joined the cast of Big Brother in July 2025. After settling into the social experiment, he struck up a close friendship with Morgan, 34, which drew chatter among viewers. Speculation of a romantic spark grew when Vince and Morgan were filmed getting cozy with one another on multiple occasions.

After he left the Big Brother house, Vince’s YouTube confessional found him explaining his experience on the show. “As far as probably the more common question that everybody is asking me, [it] is ‘What is my relationship like?’” Vince said at the time. “Kelsey and I have talked everything out. We have talked about everything and anything possible, and we’re currently taking time to process everything individually, and you know, figure out what things look like after that.”

The video also saw him acknowledge his close bond with Morgan. “The fact of the matter is that I was in a relationship entering that house … so that’s all on me. And I understand the way that it looked,” he said.

Vince admitted that during his time in the house, friendship “lines started to blur,” before he defended his stance. “I felt like any level of affection was normal in that alternate reality I was living in,” Vince said in the video. “And some people will say, ‘How could you be that stupid? How could you not see it?’ And I could only say, ‘Well, you’d be surprised.’”

Despite the explanation, Vince ultimately took the opportunity to apologize for his actions. “I’m sorry for that,” he said. “I’m the one who set the boundaries. I was the one who was in a relationship … But outside, I could see that’s not being respectful to having a girlfriend, and I should’ve been extra cautious. But, the fact of the matter is, I wasn’t.”

Some folks love workplace shows, while others enjoy single-camera family sitcoms; no matter how popular, these genres rarely satisfy the specific itch that only college-based shows can scratch. To avoid making it sound more like an incurable rash, college shows are continuously popular among various demographics and audiences. Whether they’re more of a coming-of-age story or a surreal comedy, college shows have something for every taste.

Though many of these ten best shows about college are now over, their popularity endures, mostly because they’re, well, kind of rare. Most school-based shows happen in high schools with rebellious teens (Euphoria, Riverdale, the list is long), but college is often a much better setting for stories about finally entering adulthood, making them more relatable to young folks and adults alike.

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‘Glory Daze’ (2010–2011)

The comedy-drama Glory Daze is set in the fall of 1986 and follows a group of first-year students at the fictional Hayes University who join a fraternity and dive headfirst into college life. Although the show had a brief run (ten one-hour-long episodes), it gives a glimpse of school life that’s equal parts smart and funny. Its title and plot might feel like an homage to the 1995 movie of the same name starring Ben Affleck, but there are no accounts of them being connected. Still, the show’s creators were probably inspired by the cult comedy.

Glory Daze follows Joel Harrington (Kelly Blatz), a straight-laced freshman who believed that academics would be his biggest obstacle. Life in college soon shows him that his fraternity is all about getting in trouble, throwing parties, and nurturing a community. Glory Daze evokes a nostalgic sense of mischief and belonging, uniquely honing a 1980s atmosphere and vibes; its narrative often leans into rivalry, camaraderie, and the universal awkwardness of growing up. Fans of era-specific college humor mixed with coming-of-age storytelling will enjoy it.

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‘The Chair’ (2021)

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Sandra Oh leads the cast of The Chair, a look at college life from a professor’s perspective. This offbeat, understated comedy follows Oh as Dr. Ji-yoon Kim, the first woman of color to become the head of the English department. The series shows her troubles navigating her new position, as well as her love life, friendships, and managing the state of the entire English department. The series was co-written by Amanda Peet and produced by D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, among others.

Sandra Oh is always a breath of fresh air and one of this generation’s best actors, so her leadership on this show makes it all the more likable and enjoyable. Her comedic chops are displayed, too, which is Oh’s forte in a serious setting. The Chair was, unfortunately, canceled after one season, leaving all of its ambitious themes unresolved, but it’s still an enjoyable show about college life—from a different perspective.

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‘Dear White People’ (2017–2021)

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Based on the movie of the same name, Netflix’s romantic comedy Dear White People tries its best to tackle racism, adversity, and the college experiences of young Black people at a predominantly white Ivy League university. The show superbly gives the spotlight to amazing talent, from the lead, Logan Browning, and her character Sam’s quick-witted, headstrong charm, to Antoinette Robertson and her character Coco, who balances her struggles with appearance and belonging to causes bigger than what she looks like.

Dear White People is a clever and profound dive into the lives of Black college students, but it seems like its final season didn’t stick the landing. The famous author Ta-Nehisi Coates gave commentary about the first season for The Atlantic, adding, among other things, “it’s always hinting that there is something beyond the pleading and wokeness.” Coates’ comment emphasizes the troubles of the show while still giving it some praise for being nuanced and analytical; this combination of ideas and impressions still makes Dear White People a great watch.

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‘Hellcats’ (2010–2011)

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Hellcats is a CW college drama that combines the action and thrills of competitive cheerleading with the troubles of personal ambition. With personal journeys and interesting character development, the show offers viewers a glimpse into the often intense world of college cheerleading while combining elements of comedy and drama. Hellcats is known for being a lively depiction of ambition, teamwork, and college life despite having a brief one-season run.

Hellcats was based on the nonfiction book Cheer: Inside the Secret World of College Cheerleaders, and follows Marti Perkins (Aly Michalka), a pre-law student whose academic future rests on keeping her scholarship. She unwillingly tries out for the competitive Hellcats cheer team at a Southern California university to continue her education. Once there, Marti has to manage tough routines, long practice sessions, and the social pressures of college life while developing friendships and rivalries with her teammates. Along the way, she works on her confidence while trying to fit into the athletic and academic worlds.

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‘Felicity’ (1998–2002)

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The it-girl of the late 90s, Felicity made waves as a popular curly-headed, lovestruck girl who changes her college plans to follow her crush to NYC. This coming-of-age drama was not only very popular, but Keri Russell won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of the titular character. Another less flattering accolade is the national outrage sparked by Keri Russell’s decision to cut her hair in Season 2.

Felicity ran for four seasons and showed the ups and downs of Felicity’s romantic life, as well as her time as a part-time worker and student. The premise of her asking her crush to sign her yearbook and then deciding to change all her plans to follow him to NYU would be soapy nowadays; times are different, and this sort of move is unimaginable to many young girls. But, despite the plot, Felicity is still about a girl navigating life after leaving the security of her hometown to live in a large, chaotic city. It’s one of the best college shows out there and one of Keri Russell’s most memorable roles (if not the most memorable, let’s be honest).

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The offbeat comedy Community may not represent college life accurately, but its elaborate jokes and niche humor make the typically, let’s face it, unfunny college setting hilarious. Community follows a group of people of various ages and backgrounds, forming a study group at the community college they’re attending. This show doesn’t make college more relatable, but it does do an excellent job of portraying unlikely friendships that end up being like family. When it tries to be wholesome, Community is all that and more, but fans of the show know it doesn’t always go for that kind of punchline.

It’s tough to say who’s the greatest Community character—from the inseparable, iconic TV duo Troy and Abed (Donald Glover and Danny Pudi) and the eccentric dean Pelton (Jim Rash) to the controversial Pierce (Chevy Chase) and the unpredictable Spanish language professor Ben Chang (Ken Jeong). Fans of quirky humor love Community, and if anyone’s looking to enjoy a college experience on TV without it always making sense, Community is the perfect show to binge-watch.

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‘Blue Mountain State’ (2010–2011)

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Blue Mountain State is a raunchy sports-themed comedy that depicts life at a fictional American university called Blue Mountain State with one of the most over-the-top football programs. The show’s focus is on football culture, with hard practices and Saturday night games, providing a setting for wild humor, sarcasm, and over-the-top college pranks. Blue Mountain State became popular because it was streamable on Netflix and gained a cult following over time. Interestingly, it had three seasons and 39 episodes, but it only aired between 2010 and 2011. It’s also, most notably, a show that made Alan Ritchson famous.

Blue Mountain State follows three freshman students: quarterback Alex Moran (Darin Brooks), running back Craig Shilo (Sam Jones III), and team mascot Sammy Cacciatore (Chris Romano) as they attend classes and wild parties, go through hazing rituals, and have personal adventures on and off the football field. Despite poor reviews, Blue Mountain State became a fan favorite for its unreserved humor and wild portrayal of locker-room antics. Essentially, it’s about friendship, loyalty, and getting through the ridiculousness of college.

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‘Greek’ (2007–2011)

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Greek is the ultimate teen college show that delves into the lives of college students and pledges to fraternities and sororities. With some essential 2000s fashion, a theme song by the then-it band Plain White T’s, and elaborate and dramatic plots and subplots, Greek is feel-good viewing for anyone who was a teen during its runtime. If anyone wants to do serious research about what the 2000s looked and felt like, putting Greek on and binge-watching it will be like an express train to the past.

Starring Scott Michael Foster as the “bad boy” of the show, Cappie, Jake McDorman as the trust fund baby Evan, and Spencer Grammer as the clever and ambitious Casey, their love triangle is the center of the story. Other side characters are often snarky, quirky, or misunderstood, but Greek allows them to experience a happy ending, too. Unlike some other shows from that time (mostly Glee), Greek holds up very well even today.

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‘Sweet/Vicious’ (2016–2017)

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The short-lived but highly praised teen drama Sweet/Vicious was often referred to as MTV’s best drama (though Taylor Sheridan‘s shows seemingly took that title since). The story follows Jules (Eliza Bennett), a preppy sorority girl, and Ophelia (Taylor Dearden), a quiet hacker, and their unlikely friendship. Ophelia defends Julie from an attacker one night on campus, and the two become friends; their bond turns them into a pair of vigilantes who take vengeance on sexual predators who walk around their campus.

While Sweet/Vicious is a teen dramedy in some ways, it’s more often dark and serious. The #MeToo movement sparked more open conversations about sexual assault, putting women’s voices at the forefront. This show embraces the conversation without ever being cliché or over the top, boasting some cool action scenes, too. Though it was canceled after one season and later revived as a comic book, Sweet/Vicious really is one of the best college shows out there.

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‘Grown-ish’ (2018–2024)

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The first four seasons of the spin-off of the beloved sitcom Black-ish show Zoey (Yara Shahidi), the oldest child of the Johnson family, as she embarks on her college journey, taking the first steps to independence. The fifth and sixth season shift focus on the Johnsons’ second-born, Andre Junior (Marcus Scribner), and his forays into college life and adulthood. The charismatic Yara Shahidi is brilliant as Zoey, the fashion and sociology enthusiast whose ambitions are mixed up with troubled relationships and difficult career decisions.

Overall, Grown-ish focuses on the college experience while digging deep into its lead’s personality and her adaptation to numerous changes to her plans. She’s supported by an awesome ensemble of actors, most notably Chloe and Halle Bailey (who also sing the theme song), and comedy regulars Deon Cole and Chris Parnell. Fans of binge-watching will rejoice in learning that Grown-ish has 105 episodes, with Season 1 carrying a 95% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

NASCAR is honoring the late former driver Greg Biffle two months after he died in a plane crash.

The three-minute tribute aired via FOX on Sunday, February 15, during the live Daytona 500 coverage, with Biffle’s loved ones sharing memories of their friend, coworker and family member.

“Greg Biffle was the most talented guy I’ve ever worked with. He had speed, he was fearless, he was smart … He never found himself in a situation that he didn’t think he could win. He always got the most out of the car and that’s the ultimate driver,” Doug Yates, CEO of Roush Yates Engines, said in the video.

“He had supreme confidence in himself,” Biffle’s Roush Racing teammate Jeff Bourton added. “He would put his car in places that others wouldn’t.”

Fellow teammate Matt Kenseth noted, “He was a fierce driver. Winning was above everything else.”

Biffle’s niece, Jordyn, went on to recall how her uncle gave back after the devastation of Hurricane Helene in 2024.

“His instinct was, ‘We can get in the helicopter and we can go look. Let’s try to see what the situation looks like and what we can do to help,’” she recalled, while friend Cleetus McFarland added, “He paid for all the fuel that went into my helicopter, he was the one who gathered the supplies at first. He was going above and beyond just one guy in a helicopter.”

While Jordyn shared that racing was a “huge piece” of Biffle’s life, she noted that “helping people hands down is where he found a lot of joy.”

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News broke in December 2025 that a plane belonging to Biffle crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina.

“At approximately 10:15 am, an aircraft crashed while landing,” airport officials told The Charlotte Observer in a statement on Thursday. “Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is en route and will investigate the incident.”

While the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there were fatalities at the crash but didn’t reveal further details, the Biffle’s family friend shared that the athlete and his family were part of the seven people on board who died. (Biffle was married to wife Cristina, with whom he shared daughter Emma, 14, and son Ryder, 5.)

“Unfortunately, I can confirm Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, daughter Emma and son Ryder were on that plane … because they were on their way to spend the afternoon with us,” Garrett Mitchell shared via Facebook. “We are devastated. I’m so sorry to share this.”

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Earlier this month, a preliminary investigation from the National Transportation Safety Board determined that Biffle was not at the controls when his plane crashed. Retired pilot Dennis Dutton was flying the plane and his son, Jack Dutton, was his co-pilot, according to the NTSB’s report, released in January.

The report claimed that Dennis was licensed to fly the Cessna 550 aircraft, provided he had a qualified co-pilot. Jack, meanwhile, was not qualified. The report noted that Dennis was flying the plane when it took off before temporarily handing the controls to his son and then taking them back as he tried to land the aircraft.

After discovering a malfunction with the altimeter and determining the “left side flight instruments may not have been working properly,” they tried to return to the airport.

“Both engines remained attached to the pylon structures and both thrust reversers were found in the stowed position,” the report continued. “There was no evidence of uncontained engine failure with either engine.”

As the plane tried to land, the aircraft struck trees and light stanchions outside of the airport. The plane then went through a fence that separates the airport from the main road. The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Simone Biles’ husband Jonathan Owens says he was the victim of an attempted robbery in Milan while attending the 2026 Winter Olympics.

“Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan, force of habit i had it tied around my hand so he couldn’t get it and took off running immediately,” the Chicago Bears safety wrote via X on Sunday, February 15. “But still crazy.”

When a follower asked the NFL player if the alleged perpetrator was “fast,” Owens, 30, gave more insight into the alleged altercation.

“Not fast at all bro, his arms were moving faster than his legs lol,” Owens replied. “Should’ve seen his face once he realized i turned around and he couldn’t grab it.”

When another fan told the former Green Bay Packer he should have “let him take it just to chase him down,” the athlete admitted that the assumably scary endeavor was initially “hilarious” given the alleged perpetrator’s less-than-athletic prowess.

“Honestly bro it was hilarious how slow he started running away once he saw he couldn’t grab it out of my hand,” Owens shared.

Owens is visiting Milan, Italy, alongside Biles, 28, as the pair take in the 2026 Winter Games. The football player admitted that he prepared to stay safe while traveling overseas with his better half.

“It was no way he could get it off my hand,” Owens told another fan of the encounter and his efforts to keep hold of the shopping bag. “I’ve seen too many TikTok’s of that happening so i was prepared.”

Before Owens detailed the alleged incident online, Biles shared photos of her husband spoiling her on Valentine’s Day 2026 via a Milan shopping spree.

“Always spoiling me,” Biles wrote via Instagram on Sunday, sharing a selfie with Owens at the Bottega Veneta boutique in Italy.

“I never knew Bottega did this, might be a special Milan thing?!” Biles captioned a follow-up slide of a white handbag accessorized with a “SBO” gold monogram on the exterior. “But how f***in cute?”

Owens also gave fans some insight into the pair’s romantic day, writing via his Instagram Stories on Sunday, “The shopping in Milan is elite. [I’m a] long way from St. Louis, man.”

Biles and Owens were first spotted taking in the 2026 Winter Olympics on Friday, February 13, appearing in the stands of the Milano Ice Skating Arena during the men’s single figure skating event. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, watched as U.S. figure skaters Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev performed. (Malinin, 21, was favored to win gold in the event but finished eighth place after two falls.)

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“There is a little bit of familiarity around [the sport] but I would never do it on ice,” Biles told fans inside the area during an interview shared via the Olympics official website. “I give them all the props, I’m rooting for them, I’m praying for them. I’m just super excited to watch today.”

She teased, “I mean, I can skate. But I cannot do anything that these athletes can do out there tonight.”

Tim Very, drummer for indie band Manchester Orchestra, has died at age 42.

The news was announced by his bandmates via Manchester Orchestra’s Instagram account on Sunday, February 15. “The entire Manchester Orchestra family has been devastated by the sudden passing of our brother, Timothy Very,” the post read. “The most beloved human being any of us were lucky enough to know in this life. We’ve all been dreading sharing this news as we are all still in absolute disbelief.”

No cause of death was disclosed.

The post continued, “Tim was instantly likable and interacted with everyone he met with kindness and warmth. His laugh was infectious and he immediately made people feel invited and encouraged. His humor and energy were the very foundation that held together the entire MO universe. Strangers quickly became friends and friends became family.”

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A photo of Very, taken from behind during a performance by the Atlanta, Georgia-based rockers, was included in the post. In the snap, Very held his arms in the air victoriously as a thick crowd of fans watched on from below the stage.

“He had an undeniable light that was only matched by his dedication and love for the craft that he was clearly put on earth to do,” the post continued. “No words can ever do him justice. Please know, if you are someone who loved Tim, he loved you too.”

The post also noted that Very was a father. “The only thing that Tim loved more than creating music was being with his family. You’d be pressed to find a more joyful dad,” it read. “We love you Tim, thank you for loving us. You are a force of positivity that will be a constant presence in the rest of our days.”

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Fellow musicians shared their condolences within the post’s comments section including Riley Breckenridge from the Californian rock band Thrice. “Heartbreaking. He was such a ray of light, such a force of joy and positivity, and so unbelievably talented. He was truly one of one. Love you guys. I’m so sorry,” he wrote.

New York City-based session drummer, Tucker Rule, also commented, “I’m so sorry to hear this 💔.”

While Very was not Manchester Orchestra’s founding drummer, he was its longest-serving drummer after joining the band in 2011 and playing with them for 15 years, per reporting by Rolling Stone on Sunday.

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The outlet also noted that Very’s artistry was heard on the band’s last three studio albums: Copy, from 2014, A Black Mile to the Surface, from 2017, and The Million Masks of God, from 2021.

During a February 2022 appearance on the “Drummers on Drumming” podcast, hosted by Ben Hilzinger, Very explained that he had hoped his music resonated with fans in more ways than one. “I’d like to think that after doing this for 20 years or so, whatever it’s been at this point, that I’m bringing something to the table that isn’t just drums and grooves and all that, but it’s understanding what a song should have, or could have in it, to hopefully enhance it or hopefully add something — a flavor, a feel to it,” he said on the show at the time.

American star Karen Duffy was in her early 30s when she played the killer criminal J.P. Shay — who is hunting down the briefcase filled with ransom money — in the 1994 classic “Dumb and Dumber.”

Karen Duffy was amongst a stellar cast including Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas, Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne, Lauren Holly as Mary Swanson, and Mike Starr as J.P. Shay’s gassy accomplice Joe Mentalino.

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