After joining What I Like About You with Amanda Bynes and Jennie Garth, Simon Rex was nowhere to be found after the first season of the hit WB sitcom.

What I Like About You followed the lives of two sisters living together in New York City — teenager Holly (Bynes) and her responsible older sister, Val (Garth). Rex was introduced as Val’s boyfriend, Jeff, when the show premiered in 2002.

Jeff and Val’s relationship was going well until a miscommunication on Valentine’s Day made Val think she was going to get proposed to. Instead, Jeff revealed he never wanted to get married and they subsequently called it quits. They briefly reconciled, but ultimately didn’t get back together — and Jeff was MIA when What I Like About You returned for season 2.

Rex, 51, never specifically addressed his departure from What I Like About You, but many fans think his story line just ran its course. Years later, he spoke about how his acting career suffered as he tried to navigate life in the spotlight.

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“In America, we love watching someone rise — then fail. And then we love watching them come back. Americans love the cycle. It’s just more interesting,” he told news outlet Y Net in 2021 while promoting Red Rocket. “In the past, I was distracted by women and parties, always chasing pleasure. But for the first time in my life, I’m focused on creating meaningful work — and on humility. It took me a long time to become a good Jewish man but I’m finally there.”

Rex rose to fame as an MTV VJ before starring in the Scary Movie franchise and making the transition into music with his rap persona: Dirt Nasty. The actor, who was previously involved in sex work, released several albums and had other onscreen roles but he had a significant gap between projects before his critically acclaimed performance in Sean Baker‘s 2021 drama film Red Rocket.

Rex recalled not feeling in “control” at the time, adding in the 2021 interview, “I lived in Hollywood, surrounded by beautiful women and endless parties. I’d show up to auditions hungover — I wasn’t taking my work seriously.”

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He continued: “As I got older, my body and mind just couldn’t keep up with that lifestyle anymore. So I told myself, ‘OK, it’s time to grow up.’ I’m lucky to be a working actor, and now all my energy is focused on my craft.”

Despite the challenges, Rex made it clear he had no regrets.

“If I had done things differently, I wouldn’t be here now, so I guess the answer is no. Of course, I’ve hurt people, and I’ve been hurt too,” he shared. “I’ve made plenty of mistakes — but I’ve learned from them. In the end, everything led me to this moment, so I’m at peace with my regrets.”

What I Like About You aired for three more seasons after Rex’s disappearance. In addition to Bynes, 39, and Garth, 53, the series starred Wesley Jonathan, Leslie Grossman, Michael McMillian, Nick Zano, Allison Munn, Dan Cortese, Edward Kerr and David de Lautour.

What I Like About You is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Blueface visited a wax museum, and now he has the internet in tears over his latest antics.

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Blueface Visits Kylie Jenner And Zendaya Figures At Wax Museum

On Thursday, the rapper took to his social media to share clips from a visit to a wax museum, where he playfully interacted with lifelike figures of Kylie Jenner and Zendaya.

In the first video, Blueface stood behind Kylie’s wax figure and appeared to flirt with it before turning to the cameraman and jokingly telling him to “chill” because he was “with his lady.”

Moments later, the rapper shifted his attention to Zendaya’s figure, which was seated at a table. He shook the statue, sat across from it, and, jokingly, reached out to choke it, leaving viewers both shocked and amused.

The interactions quickly spread across social media, with fans cracking up over what many call Blueface’s classic behavior.

Social Media Reacts

As the clips spread, social media users wasted no time sharing their reactions over in The Shade Room Teens comment section.

Instagram user @Asia.fym wrote, “It looked so real I was like wait now Kylie wyd girl 😂”

Another Instagram user @kalontayyy wrote, “Man why tf I thought that was really her 😭😭”

While Instagram user @the0fficialmir wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂😂 aye cuh I’m happy bro home he take ova internet everytime”

Instagram user @vickienosecret wrote, “I’d call the police honestly”

Another Instagram user @kittymillianni wrote, “and that’s the closest he’ll ever get to those ladies”

While Instagram user @iamsoxxttas wrote, “Nurse he’s out again 😂”

Instagram user @shantelledominica93 wrote, “Boy bye she nor the wax don’t want u”

Another Instagram user @mstwoface wrote, “he need more jail time 😂”

While Instagram user that_person_t wrote, “why he in there playing with these folks sh** 😂😂”

Blueface Calls Out Jake Paul For A Boxing Match

Outside of his viral moments and livestream antics, Blueface has also been focused on boxing. In recent months, he has shared clips documenting his training as he prepares for upcoming fights. Most recently, the rapper went face-to-face with former NBA player Nick Young, also known as Swaggy P, as the two gear up to step into the ring.

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During the face-off event, Blueface also talked about a possible matchup with Jake Paul.vAfter a reporter mentioned that Adam22 said he would like to see the fight, Blueface responded confidently, saying, “That’s the fight we want.” His longtime manager, Wack 100, backed him up, adding that Blueface isn’t “turning down no fight.”

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When the subject of legendary rock bands comes up, arguably one of the most notable that comes to mind is Van Halen. The American rock group, formed in the early 1970s, would later play a leading role in shaping rock music in the 1980s. Although the group effectively disbanded in 2020 following the tragic death of one of its principal members (Eddie Van Halen), its influence is still felt today thanks to their electrifying guitar riffs, captivating performances, and hit singles such as “Panama” and “Unchained”. And although the latter two tracks stayed true to their signature hard rock sound, the band often experimented with other genres, as in “Why Can’t This Be Love,” which proved the talented group could write a love song while still retaining its hard rock image.

Van Halen Proved They Could Release a Classic Love Song

The year was 1986. The hard rock band Van Halen had just released their seventh studio album, 5150, on March 24. The album produced multiple hits, such as “Dreams” and “Love Walks In,” but arguably their lead single, “Why Can’t This Be Love,” was the standout, unique song not only on the album but in their career. The nearly four-minute track debuted and peaked highly on multiple charts worldwide. The song continues to divide critics (such as at Vulture magazine, who declared it the worst Van Halen song of all time) decades after its initial release, the consensus among its hardcore fan base remains mostly positive. As one commentator wrote on the group’s official Reddit fan page about “Why Can’t This Be Love”, “Honestly, underrated song. Yeah, Van Hagar leaned way too hard on the “L” word, but this one was top-notch. The synth line is great on the chorus, but the verses are actually better. Eddie’s chord comping is fire, and even if the scat-singing bridge is a touch corny, it was them exploring things they could do with Sammy’s precision and vocal range.”

The primarily pop rock genre track which consists of the rather sentimental lyrics : “Oh, here it comes / That funny feeling again / Winding me up inside / Every time we touch / Hey, I don’t know / Oh, tell me where to begin / ‘Cause I never ever / Felt so much / Hey / And I can’t recall / Any love at all / Oh, baby, this blows ’em all away” proved that the group could write a catchy love song. During a 1986 interview with the Australian music TV show ‘Countdown”, Van Halen revealed that they had deliberated long and hard about what direction they wanted their album to go in and that they threw away many songs, but in the process, they kept “Why Can’t This Be Love” because it was something different, and they didn’t want to consistently produce the sounds as it would feel monotonous.

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Van Halen Knew They Had a Hit Before They Released “Why Can’t This Be Love”

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From the moment Eddie and Alex Van Halen and new member Sammy Hagar (among others) wrote “Why Can’t This Be Love,” they were fully aware that they had a hit on their hands. It was certainly a gamble, considering the departure of David Lee Roth (replaced by Hagar), who played a significant role in their sound. But it paid off, as attested to by the song’s worldwide success.

During an October 2017 interview with Louder Sound Magazine, Hagar explained that the record executives at Warner Bros, who were initially not convinced of the new direction the group’s sound was taking, were put at ease when they heard the song. “We made that whole 5150 record, and then we invited [Warner Bros Records boss] Mo Ostin, one of the greatest record company presidents in history, down. They walk in, it’s me on guitar and Eddie on keyboard, and they’re, like: ‘What the f**k are you guys doing?’ But we played ’Why Can’t This Be Love?’ live, right there for them. And after we’d done, Mo Ostin raised his finger in the air and said, “I smell money!’” Hagar added, “When the album came out, it went straight to number one. We took that rock ’n’ roll highway and did it all. And until it turned bad, it was the greatest thing on the planet.”

The more keyboard-driven sound that featured not only “Why Can’t This Be Love” but also throughout the album would later cement the group in rock n roll history, even if at the time it did alienate some of their original fan base: “So some of the hardcore guitar people rebelled a little bit, but we got a whole new audience with that,” continued Hagar, “And we just satisfied them, and they stayed. And we just went out, and every show sold out in minutes, and we went out and just killed it.”