Stewart McLean’s friend and fellow actor, Jeff Seymour, had a feeling something was wrong after the Virgin River alum went missing.

“He was meticulous about everything and there would be no chance he blew it off or slept too late,” Seymour told the Canadian Press on Friday, May 22. “As soon as I heard he didn’t make it on Saturday morning, I knew there was big trouble.”

McLean was reported missing earlier this month after he was last seen on May 15 at his home in Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada. The actor was found dead after his remains were recovered one week later by local police on Friday. He was 45.

“It was really a wonderful week, and then I heard this, and it’s just, it’s so hard to comprehend when something like this happens,” Seymour told the outlet. “It just doesn’t make any sense. He was incredibly situationally aware.”

According to Seymour, he became “fast friends” with McLean eight years ago when the then-aspiring actor attended his coaching session.

“I don’t know how anybody could get the drop on Stew,” Seymour said of McLean’s disappearance, suspecting foul play. “It’s so crushing, and it hits me in ways I’ll suddenly think, ah, Stu, and I realize I can’t call him now.”

He continued, “Everybody loved this guy, it wasn’t like he was in nefarious activities or, you know, kind of ran with another crowd. I mean, he was a bit of a loner. He spent a lot of time reading and being at his home out there in Squamish.”

A homicide investigation into McLean’s death is ongoing.

“It’s just a shocker,” Seymour stated. “I would love to see justice served.”

McLean’s talent agent, Jodi Caplan, confirmed her client’s death hours earlier on Friday.

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“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean. I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years,” a Facebook statement read. “He was always such a pleasure to deal with — dedicated, professional, eager and endlessly funny!”

Caplan concluded, “Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew’s family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed.”

In addition to appearing in one episode of Virgin River season 7, McLean’s previous credits include Supernatural, Arrow, Blue Steele, Travelers, Beyond, The 100, Siren, Murder in a Small Town and Cloud Van Tales.

Tamera Mowry is breaking her silence about her younger brother, Tahj Mowry, who has become the internet’s latest obsession. In a new interview, the “Real” alum spoke candidly about her brother’s physique, which has gotten many folks on social media riled up, as they’ve flooded his Instagram with thirsty comments in hopes of getting his attention.

Tamera, 47, spoke with Entertainment Tonight about her younger brother, 39, and how his looks have broken the internet.

“That’s weird,” Tamera, mother of two, said, adding that it’s hard for her to digest what’s been happening because Tahj is her family. “That’s my baby brother,” she said. “I changed his diapers.”

Despite social media lusting over Tahj, who rose to fame in the Disney series “Smart Guy,” Tamera said that she wasn’t surprised by the reaction.

“I saw him when he made up his mind, and he was like, ‘You know what, I want to start working out, I want to start eating healthy,’” she said. “And it inspired me.”

Tahj Mowry Has Broken The Internet With His Thirst Trap Pictures

Clearly, Tahj has been in the gym, as he’s showcased his rock-solid body and bulging muscles on Instagram over the last five months.

Most recently, Tahj shared a few snaps of himself posing in a skin-tight compression shirt, which highlighted his chest, shoulders, and biceps.

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“Water break,” he captioned the carousel of photos. The reaction to his set of pictures was so intense that Tahj turned off the comments on the post.

However, Page Six captured the reaction beforehand and reported that everybody was talking, including Keke Palmer.

“U got everybody thirsty in the comments. How does it feel,” the “True Jackson, VP” alum reportedly wrote.

Other comments included, “I now identify as water,” and another said, “Not a snack, but a whole buffet. Tahj, you are FINE.”

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After that post blew up, Tahj continued posting pictures on Instagram with his comments turned off.

A week ago, though, the actor uploaded a new series of pictures showing off his abs and muscular arms, with comments enabled.

However, Tahj told his followers with the photo’s caption to “keep it classy.”

“Y’all behave before we get in trouble again,” someone wrote.

While Tahj hasn’t spoken out about the recent attention he’s been receiving online, he did reveal in a previous interview that he’s received strange direct messages (DMs) from social media users.

“I get a lot of weird ones. Obviously, some of them I can’t repeat. I guess the weirdest ones that blow my mind…one of them is like the foot fetish, you know,” he told Glamour in 2021, explaining that a previous post opened the “floodgate of this whole new group of people.”

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“You have no idea, and I’ve never even thought…. This just started happening recently. I posted, I think it was last year, a picture and my feet were barely visible,” he said.

While the attention might’ve been a bit unsettling, Tahj admitted that it “did make me feel good” in the moment.

“I’m not going to lie. I was kind of feeling myself for a little bit. Like, yeah, I do think I have nice feet. I had never experienced that level of the foot fetish community before,” he said, revealing that his post even made it to a popular celebrity foot account. “I was like, ‘Yo, I think I made it now.’”

Tahj Almost Returned To The ‘Fuller House’ Reboot, But This Stopped Him

In addition to appearing in “Smart Guy” and “Kim Possible,” Tahj also had a role in the classic “Full House.” When the show was rebooted as “Fuller House” on Netflix years later, Tahj said he almost revived his role.

However, because his character was closely tied to Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s character, Michelle, producers said his appearance wouldn’t have made sense.

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“I think when reboots happen, the organic-ness of it…you want to make it the most organic as possible and it wasn’t something that I wanted to force just for the sake of doing it,” Tahj told Hollywood Life. “I enjoyed watching it from afar and the fact that people were missing Teddy made me feel good as well. It wouldn’t have worked as well as it could if the twins were on the show.”

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and his ex-fiancé, Sarah Jane Ramos, presented a united front in honor of their daughter Aurora’s first birthday party.

“How is this perfect baby 1 today?” Ramos, 32, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 22, sharing party pics. “Grateful for the best day celebrating her.”

In the image, Prescott, also 32, and Ramos stood side-by-side as their baby Aurora dug into a single-tear yellow cake. (Prescott held the pair’s eldest daughter, 2-year-old MJ, in his arms.)

Ramos also shared a handful of other family memories with Aurora.

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“A year ago, we were battling to get you earthside,” she captioned a hospital pic. “My little fighter. I love you so much, Aurora Rayne.”

Elsewhere at Aurora’s party, Prescott held his little girl as she handed Ramos a slice of cake.

“[Is that for] mama?” the NFL star asked the infant, also leading a round of cheers.

Prescott reposted Ramos’ birthday tribute to his Instagram Stories, adding, “Happy 1st to this special girl! You are loved. … Cute, sweet and tough!! You’re a special little girl. Love you, Roar.”

Ramos shared another tribute via her own account.

“My A-Rawr-A! A little smile that can light up a whole city 💞,” the proud mom gushed on Saturday, May 23. “The happiest girl with the sweetest soul who loves on her sister and anyone in her presence so effortlessly. I love you more than I’ll ever be able to put in words. Happy 1st Birthday, Rora girl. You changed my life forever and you’ll always be mommy’s baby.”

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Prescott and Ramos dated from 2023 to 2026, eventually calling off their engagement ahead of their would-be wedding day.

“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead-up, and there was no big argument or blow up,” Ramos’ rep told People in March. “It was a mutual decision.”

Prescott publicly confirmed the breakup in a legal petition the next month, asking the court to make both parents joint conservators over MJ and Aurora.

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“The parents of the children are separated. The appointment of the parents as joint managing conservators would be in the best interest of the children,” April court documents obtained by Us Weekly read. “It is in the best interest of the children that [Prescott and Ramos] be appointed joint managing conservators of the children.”

According to the filing, Prescott requested a judge to “make temporary orders” to ensure his daughters’ “safety and welfare.”

“[Prescott] prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enter its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition,” the docs state. “[He] prays that the court, after notice and hearing, grant a temporary injunction enjoining [Ramos], in conformity with the allegations of this petition, from the acts set forth while this case is pending. [Prescott also] prays for general relief.” 

Roommates, a terrifying situation rocked New York City on Friday afternoon at a Staten Island shipyard, and officials say it quickly turned deadly. Emergency crews rushed into the area as smoke poured into the sky and multiple explosions shook nearby businesses, all before officials confirmed the full scope of the situation. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani later addressed the chaos during an evening press conference, as residents tried to piece together exactly what happened.

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Mamdani Speaks As Deadly Explosions Leave Dozens Injured

According to officials, one person was killed and at least 36 others were injured after a fire sparked two explosions inside a massive metal structure at the shipyard. Most of the injured were firefighters and first responders who rushed to the scene after calls came in around 3:30 p.m. reporting smoke and two workers trapped inside the building’s basement.

Fire crews reportedly arrived within six minutes, but moments later, the first explosion erupted, seriously injuring several FDNY members and civilians nearby. “This was a complex, fast-developing emergency situation,” New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani claimed during a Friday evening news conference.

Second Explosion Severely Injures FDNY First Responders

Things reportedly escalated again when a second explosion hit while firefighters and rescue paramedics were actively searching for the trapped workers. Officials say five emergency responders were positioned inside, on top of, and near the structure when the blast happened. The explosion’s powerful shock wave struck a firefighter and a fire marshal inside the structure, leaving both with some of the most severe injuries.

FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant revealed that the injured fire marshal remains in critical but stable condition after suffering a fractured skull and a small brain bleed. Meanwhile, doctors initially listed the firefighter injured in the blast in serious condition, but he improved and was doing much better by Friday evening. Authorities said more than 200 firefighters remained on-site Friday night as crews continued battling the fire while investigators prepared to determine what caused the explosions.

Witnesses Describe Terrifying Blasts At Historic Shipyard

Witnesses in the area reported hearing two loud blasts, followed by a massive shock wave that rattled nearby buildings. Several businesses—including a coffee roasting company and storage facilities—surround the shipyard area, which traces its history back to the Bethlehem Steel Company, which built Navy ships during World War II.

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Whew, not Chris Brown out here making major moves and keeping folks guessing at the same time! The singer had fans doing double takes after dropping a series of polished flicks on social media. While some people were trying to piece together what Breezy was celebrating, the answer turned out to be way bigger than expected.

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Chris Really Said It’s “Dr. Brown” From Now On

Alright now! Chris Brown has officially received an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Visual & Performing Arts from Harvest Christian University. The honorary degree was awarded on May 23, 2026, recognizing Chris’ impact on music, dance, and entertainment over the past two decades. In photos shared on his Instagram account, Breezy posed in front of a white truck while holding his degree and rocking his ceremonial robe. Another close-up shot gave fans a look at the degree itself, which featured his full government name. A separate photo captured the singer smiling on stage as members of the university placed a ceremonial drape around his neck during the presentation. And, his caption let us know, he means business as he wrote, “I DID A THING!”

Roommates Wasted NO Time Clocking In

The streets sprinted straight to TSR’s comment section like it was a breaking news emergency, and baby, the engagement was ENGAGING. Some folks said this was long overdue and claimed he finally got the karma delivery they ordered with express shipping, while others were in there performing their usual Olympic routines in denial and deflection. And of course, y’all already know the internet wasted no time clocking in with the “Dr. Brown” jokes like they had drafts saved and notifications turned on.

One Instagram user, @thekingkianna, claimed, “Only honorary degree I’m acknowledging.“

This Instagram user @doyou24_7 shared, “‘Honoris causa’ is under his name. It’s honorary. Respect to Chris Brown for his work in his craft.“

And, Instagram user @planet.kj_ said, “This is like a slap in the face to everybody that work for this sh*t“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @sittinpretti83 added, “Let’s gooooooo Dr. Brown!!!!!“

While Instagram user @greatestofthisera_ commented, “Chris brown at your graduation is a crazy surprise“

Lastly, Instagram user @84th.ty wrote, “The first honorary doctorate I’ve seen that actually makes sense“

Dang, Breezy Has Been Busy!

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Lizzo is clearing the air and addressing the viral rumors that she dissed fellow musician Taylor Swift.

“The Life Of A Showgirl + MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING — 4.005M 👑,” an X user wrote on Friday, May 22, alongside footage from Lizzo’s “STFU” music video. “ICEMAN + MAID OF HONOUR + HABIBTI — 683k ⚰️⚰️⚰️⚰️.”

Lizzo, 38, replied to the tweet, asking, “Can someone explain what this means?”

A fan subsequently claimed that “all that s***-talking” Lizzo allegedly did about Swift, 36, “finally caught up” to her and impacted her My Face Hurts From Smiling record’s chart position.

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Lizzo clapped back at the implication.

“Are you well? First of all I have never talked s*** about Taylor Swift,” Lizzo tweeted on Saturday, May 23. “Also while we [are] on the subject I’ve never talked s*** about any artist. Just because I mention an artist by name does not mean I’m talking s*** — grow tf up pls.”

Lizzo has long been inspired by Swift, even finding a slew of similarities with the pop superstar.

“I’m Black Taylor Swift,” she quipped during a 2022 appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show, joking about how the two singers often pull from their personal lives in various songs. “I really am, I’m trifling.”

Both Lizzo and Swift are known for writing about their respective love lives.

“I don’t talk too badly about [an ex’s] character, it’s just what he do,” Lizzo explained at the time. “I’ll be like, ‘He’s a good person, but this is what he did. Am I tripping?’ They’d be like, ‘You’re not tripping, you’re not tripping.’”

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Lizzo’s new single, “Bitch,” also takes inspiration from Swift.

“Shout-out to Meredith Brooks. I want the whole world to know that this is her record,” Lizzo said on the “Genius Verified” podcast earlier this month, revealing the new track interpolates Brooks’ ‘90s-era hit. “I feel like that would’ve gotten lost in translation a little bit. I was like, ‘This is Lizzo’s version.’”

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Lizzo continued, “You know how it’s like, ‘Taylor’s Version?’ It’s like, ‘Bitch (Lizzo’s Version).’”

Swift re-recorded four of her past albums, save for Taylor Swift and Reputation, beginning in 2021 after the masters were sold from record label Big Machine to a third party. The 14-time Grammy winner was ultimately able to purchase her discography in May 2025.

“All I’ve ever wanted was the opportunity to work hard enough to be able to one day purchase my music outright with no strings attached, no partnership [and] with full autonomy,” Swift said in a statement at the time. “I will forever be grateful to everyone at Shamrock Capital for being the first people to ever offer this to me. The way they’ve handled every interaction we’ve had has been honest, fair and respectful. This was a business deal to them, but I really felt like they saw it for what it was to me: My memories and my sweat and my handwriting and my decades of dreams.”

Drew Carey is slamming reality TV star Spencer Pratt as his candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles continues to gain momentum.

“Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their ass,” the comedian and game show host wrote via Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.”

The actor continued, “F*** this guy already.”

The former U.S. Marine’s comments sparked a widespread response, with some fans praising the TV host, 68, for his political take while other condemned his social media rant.

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“The is [sic] documentation of me never having to add Drew to the Spencer Pratt endorsement list,” Heather Ashley, host of the “Big Mad True Crime” podcast, wrote in response along with a checkmark emoji.

“You don’t have to hate him just to prove you’re liberal,” another social media user commented. “How about criticizing his policies?”

Pratt, 42, is running for L.A. mayor against Democratic incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and a slew of other mayoral hopefuls, including Nithya Raman, Adam Miller and others. The Hills alum claims he’s running as an “independent community advocate,” though he is a registered Republican with many ties to the conservative, right-wing and MAGA media spheres.

“Regardless of the outcome of Spencer Pratt’s race, what he’s doing is authentically American,” Erika Kirk, the widow of late Turning Point USA cofounder Charlie Kirk, wrote via X on Thursday, May 21, voicing her support for Pratt’s campaign.

“See a problem, become a part of the solution,” Erika, 37, continued. “His campaign ads are unconventional, but that’s the point; it’s refreshing. Instead of speaking like a career politician, he’s speaking as an American who sees and deeply understands how fragile the simple things in life are when leadership fails.”

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Erika added, “This is what this country is all about. Citizens willing to step into the political arena, unafraid, and challenge a failing system, much like the one that has destroyed Los Angeles. I hope moments like this inspire more Americans to throw their names into the mix, run for office, get involved and stand up for what makes this country exceptional.”

Pratt, who is currently ranked second in the highly-contentious mayoral race after announcing his candidacy on the one-year anniversary of the deadly L.A. fires that destroyed the Palisades and Pratt’s home, also gained the support of President Donald Trump.

“I’d like to see him do well,” Trump 79, told reporters on Wednesday, May 20. “He’s a character. I assume he probably supports me. I heard he does [support me]. I heard he’s a big MAGA person. He’s doing well.”

More details related to Tom Hardy‘s alleged firing from “MobLand” have come to light amid claims he got into “clashes” with producers.

Reports highlighted that the producers decided not to continue with the actor for a third season of the show due to tensions and disagreements on set.

However, sources claim Tom Hardy also had a fraught relationship with a co-star when the cameras were off, describing his attitude on set as “arrogant.”

Hardy may have gotten into “clashes” with producers of his show, but insiders claim he also “enraged” his co-star, Dame Helen Mirren, with his attitude on set.

According to the Daily Mail, a source revealed that Mirren had her reservations about Hardy’s behavior on set.

“Tom’s character is charming. He’s the calm one, but it is quite the opposite when the cameras stop. Dame Helen is a joy; she is a total pro, and she has worked with so many people over the years,” the source noted.

The actress was said to be growing “frustrated” with how Hardy acted off camera, as he would sometimes be caught using his phone to play games when he was meant to be at a certain location.

“She is getting increasingly frustrated with Tom and his attitude. He can be late to filming, too, and that is annoying for Dame Helen, who is extremely professional and disciplined,” the insider alleged. “His tone is something Dame Helen doesn’t like, along with his lateness.”

“She expects better,” they added. “She holds people to a high standard. She’s 80. She’s been there and seen it all.”

Tom Hardy Was Described As ‘Very, Very Arrogant’

Speaking more on Hardy’s alleged on-set behavior, the insider described him as “arrogant,” claiming that his behavior began to affect Mirren, who no longer seemed happy working with him in the scenes they shared.

“The behind-the-scenes crew watch it all and believe that she no longer looks as happy working on scenes with him,” the source said. “It has all become quite personal between them.”

“It feels like Tom is winding her up,” they continued. “There is much chatter that he swaggers around like he’s the king. He is very, very arrogant. It’s a fantastic show, and everyone loves working on it. It’s such a shame there is this undertone.”

A Puck News report shared the news that Hardy will not return to the show where he plays the role of Fixer, Harry Da Souza, alongside Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, for a third season.

“I’m told Paramount recently opted not to pick up Hardy for season three,” the newsletter read, adding that “clashes with producers Jez Butterworth and David Glasser, among others, during the recent production of season two,” led to the decision to fire the star.

‘MobLand’ Has Yet To Be Picked Up For A Third Season

Reports of Hardy’s firing have raised eyebrows for many reasons, but mostly due to the fact that a third season for the show has yet to be announced.

According to TMZ, sources stated that the door is not totally shut on Hardy, describing the current situation as “fluid” since the series hasn’t even been renewed yet.

To add to the confusing situation, a former British journalist, Scott Jones, shared in a viral X post that most of the show was filmed near where he lived, and he never noticed any sign of tension between Hardy and the showrunners.

“Tom Hardy was on set early doors (ask the Mums who were doing school drop-off) and often late into the evening,” Jones said. “I spoke to SCORES of crew, some main actors, and a handful of extras (some of whom I’m still in contact with), there was NEVER even a hint of this being an unhappy set.”

“This seems VERY odd,” he added about the report of Hardy’s firing from the show.

Tom Hardy Once Clashed With Charlize Theron

Mirren’s alleged frustration with Hardy mirrors reports of his clash with Oscar award winner, Charlize Theron, during the filming of their 2015 blockbuster, “Mad Max: Fury Road.”

The former co-stars were said to have been involved in several heated moments, with Theron reportedly being frustrated with Hardy for coming to set late, and once branding the actor a “f-cking c-nt.”

According to New York Times columnist Kyle Buchanan, Theron was also worried about Hardy’s “aggressive” behavior on set to the point that she requested for a female producer to be close by for her “protection.”

Hardy, for his part, later admitted that their fallout was somewhat his fault, noting that he was in over his “head in many ways.”

“The pressure on both of us was overwhelming at times,” the actor told Buchanan, per Variety. “What she needed was a better, perhaps more experienced partner in me.”

The Actor Might Take A Long Break From Acting Due To Physical Issues

Prior to reports of Hardy’s firing, insiders claimed that the actor was considering taking a “major” break from Hollywood so he could rest and be with his loved ones.

A source told the Daily Mail in April that Hardy planned to “take a sabbatical,” adding that his schedule was clear as he had finished wrapping up filming of “MobLand” season two.

Hardy had also talked about the physical toll his acting roles had taken on his body in a chat with Esquire.

“I’ve had two knee surgeries now, my disc’s herniated in my back, I’ve got sciatica as well… It’s all falling to bits now, and it’s not going to get better,” Hardy told the publication, with sources later linking his desire for a break to his health remarks.