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Mike Myers is setting the record straight about the possibility of “Austin Powers 4,” a sequel fans have been hoping for since the release of the third movie, “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” in 2002. More than two decades later, Myers offered a one-word response that has ignited excitement among fans, though he stopped short of sharing any other details about the franchise’s future.
It has been almost 30 years since Mike Myers first graced the silver screen as groovy British secret agent Austin Powers, and fans of the franchise have been waiting for a fourth film after the third installment came out in 2002.
Recently, Myers was a guest on “Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party,” and the host read some questions from fans, one of them being, “Are we ever going to see an Austin Powers 4?” Noah barely finished the question when Myers swiftly answered, “Yes.”
“Wow, that was a quick yes,” Noah noted. Despite confirming that “Austin Powers 4” is happening, Myers didn’t divulge any other details about the project.
On June 16, Verizon released a new advertisement featuring some of the most beloved characters from “Austin Powers,” including Myers as Dr. Evil, Seth Green as his son Scott Evil, Rob Lowe as Young Number 2, and Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina. Jay Roach, who helmed all three “Austin Powers” movies, also directed the commercial.
The ad has Dr. Evil sharing his latest idea, Menace Mobile, a communications company. “We’ll have the most confusing pricing and plans of all time,” the villain says.
In an interview with Adweek, Verizon’s SVP of creative and brand design, Ricardo Aspiazu, said, “Dr. Evil is a permanent fixture in modern culture: the memes, catchphrases, and GIFs still flood social media across all generations. The choices weren’t about tracking decades, they were about tracking relevance.”

In 2024, Myers was asked about the possibility of a fourth movie, but he refused to answer directly, only saying he could “neither confirm nor deny” the project. He did, however, say that there were “absolutely” more stories to tell in the franchise.
Speaking with IGN in 2012, Myers said he already had a “fully conceived idea” for what the fourth movie could be about, teasing that it would be from Dr. Evil’s perspective rather than Austin Powers’. “So if you balanced how much of it was Austin with Dr. Evil, it’s more about Dr. Evil than Austin,” he explained.
The actor shared the same sentiment in 2019. Myers said, “It’s likely to be from Dr. Evil’s point of view. But again, I can neither confirm nor deny such existence. That’s all I’m going to say.”
Clint Howard, who played Radar Operator Johnson Ritter in all three “Austin Powers” movies, told The Hollywood Reporter that he would absolutely agree to appear in another movie if asked. The actor also shared the possible reason for the fourth movie’s delay.
“I heard that when Verne passed away, Mike said he would never do another ‘Austin Powers’ movie without Verne. Maybe time heals that wound,” Howard said.
Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil clone Mini-Me in the second and third installments, died in 2018. His cause of death was alcohol intoxication, and the manner of death was determined to be a suicide.
Director Jay Roach spoke to The Independent in 2019 and said that Troyer’s Mini-Me was a character he and Myers wanted to explore further in the fourth film. “If Mike cracks it and figures it out, we would definitely do some kind of tribute to him,” he added.
In 2017, Myers shared the inspiration behind creating “Austin Powers.” The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that his father was influential in his love for comedy and introduced him to James Bond, The Beatles, Dudley Moore, and Peter Sellers. His father passed away in 1991.
Myers wrote a draft of the script in 1995 and showed it to Roach, who helped develop it. “Jay and I would sit around and think, ‘What if Austin Powers were based on an obscure British comic book that we were turning into a movie?’”
The Austin Powers franchise has grossed more than $676 million across three movies: “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (1997), “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” (1999), and “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002).
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The singer and five others were killed when two choppers collided in Brazil.
Jelly Roll‘s daughter, Bailee Ann, is speaking out as fans flood his comment section with STRONG words amid his filing for divorce from Bunnie XO.
According to Page Six, on Tuesday, June 16, Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann, took to her Story on TikTok. This, to write, “Oh & one more thing I am disgusted at how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter. It’s fkn crazy. Go on somewhere yall. Worry bout your house- not mine. I’m not speaking on it – yet.”
@thebaileeann what can i say, i get it honest 😂 #baileeann #baileeandbunnie
Meanwhile, social media users are gathered in the comment section of Jelly Roll’s latest Instagram post, sharing their “invested” thoughts.
Instagram user @__sarahsunflower wrote, “Not the first time you see a man use a woman to help him be better then leave.”
While Instagram user @jacobfriesen32 added, “Bro was on Joe Rogan crying about how much he loved his wife and how she and his family supported him through his weight loss journey. Now you’re divorcing homegirl. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @the1andonlyshique wrote, “The difference in what he post and what she’s posting is key … but this marriage is not out business it’s theirs and I love how he is not sending subliminal messages he’s continuing on his growth journey…”
While Instagram user @katie_fogleman added, “And deleting her name from your bio… just made it real. 😮”
Instagram user @ginatheodore wrote, “A man of Christ would work on his marriage.”
While Instagram user @ali_porcelain added, “Got skinny and sucessful and now leaving the woman who put him there for ‘greener pastures’ 🙃”
Instagram user @sommerlacey wrote, “Never gonna get better than Bunnie my guy 😭😭😭😭😭 big mistake jelly”
While Instagram user @greekfreak_81 added, “Lost weight and ditched the wife!!!”
Instagram user @coco199900 wrote, “Jelly CLEAR THIS UP!! DON’T LET THE DEVIL DESTROY YOUR MARRIAGE”
While Instagram user @yoyokhlojo added, “Americas sweethearts cannot be divorcing!!!! I’m so sad!!!! I thought these 2 were in it for the long haul!!!! WHAT HAPPENED!!! Praying for yall! 😢”
As The Shade Room previously reported, Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife of ten years, Bunnie XO, on May 18. The filing reportedly surfaced on Tuesday, June 16, and revealed that he cited their separation date as May 9. Furthermore, in his filing, Jelly Roll reportedly noted “irreconcilable differences.”
On June 16, Bunnie XO appeared to react to the news of her divorce by sharing a photo of herself on her Instagram Story with the caption, “She’s getting her sparkle back.”
What Do You Think Roomies?
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Peanut butter? Craig Melvin doesn’t think so, honey.
By Chris Snellgrove
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What do you think the biggest plot hole in Star Wars is? You might think it’s the Emperor inexplicably surviving Return of the Jedi, thus making all that “chosen one” stuff from the prequels pretty meaningless. Or maybe Tatooine simultaneously being a crappy little backwater planet and yet a featured location in five franchise films and three television shows. For many of us, though, the biggest plot hole goes all the way back to the beginning, when Obi-Wan Kenobi tells Luke Skywalker that Darth Vader murdered the young man’s father. In reality, Luke’s dad was Vader, and his new mentor simply lied.
Or, as Obi-Wan lamely explains later, he told the truth…from a certain point of view. The real-world reason for this plot development is that George Lucas was still trying to figure everything out. In-universe, it’s still a crazy lie, one that Luke was quite literally fated to discover. However, a canceled Star Wars project would have explained this plot hole while adding depth to one of the franchise’s favorite characters. That project was Obi-Wan Kenobi, the film that was shuttered in favor of creating the Obi-Wan Kenobi television show. In the canceled movie, Obi-Wan would have discovered the dangers of passing his own guilt onto young Luke Skywalker, potentially explaining his later omission of the truth.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show proved to be good, not great. It was fun seeing Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen square off again, but the entire main story (a weird Princess Leia side quest) was completely superfluous. In retrospect, the canceled Obi-Wan Kenobi movie was much, much more interesting. Writer Stuart Beattie had a story where a guilt-ridden Commander Cody, aging twice as fast as other humans, has dedicated his life to protecting Obi-Wan Kenobi. In turn, Kenobi has dedicated his life to protecting young Luke Skywalker, the Force-sensitive child of Anakin Skywalker.
However, things go unpredictably sideways. In his zeal to protect Skywalker, Obi-Wan has projected his will onto the kid, which has an unexpected side effect. He loses much of his connection to the Force, leaving him vulnerable, a la the Man of Steel in Superman II. Eventually, he goes to the shrine of a goddess and ends up back on Mustafar, fighting a de-aged version of Mark Hamill as an evil Luke Skywalker. Obi-Wan nearly loses the fight before snapping awake with a revelation: that putting his guilt for failing Anakin and the rest of the Jedi would doom Luke to the Dark Side. He learns to mellow out, restoring his connection to the Force.

So, what does this have to do with Obi-Wan lying to Luke about who his father really was in A New Hope? Simple: by this point, the Jedi Master would have spent nearly a decade trying to keep his own guilt from affecting Luke from afar. But actually sitting down with the kid, dishing about the most traumatic days of your life, plus explaining his legacy and pitching a rescue mission? That is a lot for the emotionally stunted hermit to take on in one day. Actually explaining the fall of Anakin Skywalker and the rise of Darth Vader would have been too much, so Kenobi took the easy path and lied.
It’s not a perfect explanation, of course, and nothing changes the fact that Luke was always going to discover the truth. But this canceled Obi-Wan Kenobi movie does provide a simple, emotionally satisfying reason for the old Jedi Master lying. Basically, he was trying to push past his own trauma and be the mentor Luke needed him to be. Sadly, this Obi-Wan Kenobi movie was canceled, so we’ll never have any adventures between the titular Jedi and Commander Cody. But we do now have some easy head canon that explains the truth of Kenobi’s actions. Truth told in the purest Star Wars fashion: from a certain point of view.
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Sarah Jessica Parker has spent decades perfecting the art of looking polished without looking like she tried. Since her Carrie Bradshaw days, she’s mastered that effortless, slightly undone glow. According to a source shared with Us, her secret for maintaining soft, glossy lips is a budget-friendly balm hiding on Amazon.
According to a source for the brand, Parker reportedly keeps the Finding Ferdinand Black Lip Balm in Berry on hand — a $19 Amazon find that blends hydration with a flattering hint of color. The balm offers a sheer, glossy tint while nourishing lips. It’s exactly the kind of practical-meets-pretty staple that fits her signature aesthetic.
Get the Finding Ferdinand Black Lip Balm for $19 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
The Finding Ferdinand Black Lip Balm in ‘berry’ fits seamlessly into Parker’s low-maintenance beauty routine. Instead of layering multiple products, this one delivers a sheer, buildable tint that enhances your natural lip color. The vitamin-rich formula is designed to keep lips hydrated for hours, giving you that soft, glossy finish without constant reapplying.
What sets it apart is the tone. The cool berry shade creates that just-bitten look that flatters a wide range of skin tones. It’s sheer enough to swipe on without a mirror but can be built up for a slightly deeper wash of color, making it an easy day-to-night option.
Shoppers are just as impressed. One reviewer raved about the “creamy” texture, adding they’ve even used it as “blush in a pinch” for a coordinated, fresh-faced look. Another said they were “blown away” by how “very natural looking” the shade is, noting it makes their lips “look youthful and ever-so-slightly shimmery.”
Beyond the flattering berry tint, this balm works overtime to smooth dryness, deliver lightweight hydration and keep lips feeling comfortable all day. The non-sticky formula glides on effortlessly, while the slim tube makes quick touch-ups easy wherever you go.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s pick proves that achieving soft, polished lips doesn’t require a luxury price tag — just one smart, everyday staple.
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Crime mysteries about missing kids are nothing new. From network procedurals like NBC’s Found to glossy miniseries like Peacock’s All Her Fault, these cases serve as the driving force for many a TV series — and for good reason. The stakes are automatically high when there’s an innocent child in danger. Harlan Coben adaptations have been a staple of streaming for a while as well, from hits like Stay Close, about a journalist, mother, and detective all united by a traumatic event, and The Stranger, starring Richard Armitage and Hannah John-Kamen as a family man and a mysterious woman who knows a plethora of life-changing secrets. No matter what kind of subject matter Coben is tackling, there’s a straightforward but suspenseful style that defines his work, and it’s one that audiences have clearly grown to love. His shows often skyrocket to the top of the Netflix charts and stay there for a good while as people make binge-watching a priority. I Will Find You is bound to be no different.
I Will Find You centers on David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), whom we meet in prison. He’s been there for the last five years, after being found guilty of killing his young son Matthew (Ashton Cressman), though he maintains his innocence. Things get more complicated when his sister-in-law, Rachel (Britt Lower), visits him in prison with a recent photograph of a child who looks exactly like Matthew. David’s friends on the inside, a father-son duo named Philip (Peter Outerbridge) and Adam Mackenzie (Jonathan Tucker), agree to help break David out so he can discover the truth, which he attempts to do while evading a nationwide manhunt, originally led by Max Williams (Chi McBride) and Sarah Greer (Logan Browning).
In typical Coben fashion, there’s far more to this story than originally meets the eye. We’re introduced to characters like old-school crime boss Nicky Fisher (Clancy Brown), the ultra-wealthy and commanding Gertrude (Madeleine Stowe), Rachel’s influential on-again-off-again boyfriend Hayden (Milo Ventimiglia), David’s grieving ex-wife and pediatric surgeon Cheryl (Erin Richards), and more, most of whom are keeping a secret or two and could be connected to the mystery in some way.
One of the biggest strengths of I Will Find You is its commitment to shooting on location. From filming the prison (and eventually prison break) sequences in a former penitentiary to going to Times Square, there’s a natural immersiveness you simply can’t get with sound stages and green screens. As a result, it’s grittier and less sleek than similar shows, for better and for worse. While there is some impressive stuntwork, tense moments of suspense, and thrilling action sequences, I Will Find You never develops much of a distinct visual style. More often than not, the direction and cinematography fall flat, with standard camerawork and bland colorization. It feels like a missed opportunity to elevate the aspects that make the show unique.
I Will Find You’s pacing can also land a bit strangely. Despite the car chases and shootouts, the first half drags a bit, with some repetitive beats and information relayed multiple times to various characters. At the same time, a slew of new people are introduced in quick succession without a ton of context, making relationships and alliances difficult to keep track of.
Luckily, by the midway point, it’s easier to follow the tangled web of characters, and the show manages to find its groove. Something admirable about Coben’s work is that, while the twists can veer towards the outlandish and the cliffhangers are undoubtedly shocking, there’s still an authenticity that grounds things in reality. The pieces all fit together without too much force, and there’s a throughline of rationality through all the wild reveals. There’s a refreshing lack of cheap tricks or cheating, with everything coming together in a hard-to-believe but still logical and satisfying way.
Casting directors Lyndsey Baldasare and David Rapaport deserve credit for assembling the actors they do. Not only do the cast members embody their characters well, but they also have solid chemistry with one another. Worthington has followed in the footsteps of actors like Liam Neeson and Alan Ritchson, carving out a niche of rugged action stars who have a paternal warmth simmering under the surface. He does what he does best as David, bringing nice emotional depth to the role. Stowe, too, leans into what people have come to love about her performances, sinking her teeth into the juicy campiness of Gertrude. It’s a delicious treat to watch.
Lower and Ventimiglia’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic is both exciting and electric while also comfortable and lived-in. It’s easy to buy into the fact that Rachel and Hayden have a long, complex history with one another that’s rooted in a deep, lasting love. They are at the center of many of the series’ most impactful and interesting moments. The relationship between Max and Sarah is engaging, too, with some moments of genuine emotional impact, though the show withholds too much information regarding their past in favor of more cliché, by-the-book police work scenes. There’s something fascinating brewing between them, but the show stops shy of thoroughly exploring the complications until it’s too late, which lessens its potential impact.
I Will Find You is grounded in its characters and their arcs, but there is ultimately a genericness that permeates, leaning into tropes and archetypes — the persistent reporter, the shady benefactor, the rogue cop, etc. — instead of creating more well-rounded, fleshed-out individuals. At the end of the day, the show’s focus leans toward crafting a shocking plot rather than delving too deeply into the psyches of its characters. The result is a show that’s not particularly revolutionary but still a solid way to pass the time that will satisfy those who love to binge Coben’s shows the day they premiere.
I Will Find You is now streaming on Netflix.
June 18, 2026
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University of Kentucky football player Nic Smith exhibited worrying behavior in the days before his death by suicide at age 20.
A Fayette County Coroner’s Office report exclusively obtained by Us Weekly on Monday, June 15, determined that the defensive lineman from Loganville, Georgia — who redshirted his first season — took his own life on June 8, 2026. Investigators discovered his body in his dorm room at around 10:40 a.m local time.
Law enforcement’s subsequent investigation revealed that Smith had previously spoken to friends about suicide and allegedly crashed his car while driving drunk in the days before his death. According to friends, Smith struggled following the death of his sister, Keitlynn, in April 2026.
“I post this to let those who knew my son and loved him of the passing of our gentle giant,” Smith’s mother, Genedra Rountree, announced via Facebook on June 9, 2026. “I know there are more people that I can call or think who loved and cared about my son and was rooting for him.”
Police reports obtained by Us offered key details into Smith’s state of mind before his death and disclosed new information about the aftermath.
Keep scrolling for more information on the investigation into Smith’s death.
Officers were called to conduct a wellness check when a resident assistant in Smith’s dorm could not make contact with him. Once Smith’s locked bedroom door was opened, he was found unresponsive.
Firefighters on the scene tried to administer life-saving efforts but were not successful.
A police report filed on June 9, 2026, documented an investigator speaking with someone who recalled a phone conversation with Smith from June 7, 2026. In that conversation, Smith allegedly told the friend that “he was not sure if he could continue.”
This friend initially asked Smith’s roommate to knock on his locked bedroom door on June 8, 2026, but there was no response. The roommate went off to a workout but shared his concerns with others.
A friend relayed to University of Kentucky police on June 10, 2026, that he’d witnessed some distressing behavior from Smith during the last weekend of his life.
Smith drove the two to a party on June 5, 2026, but the football player “was drunk and accidentally wrecked his vehicle by hitting a curb,” his friend alleged.
“After Nicholas crashed his vehicle, [the friend] told me Nicholas said he wanted to off himself,” the officer wrote. “[The friend] believed Nicholas didn’t mean anything by it and was just drunk and pissed off that he wrecked his vehicle.”
Smith attributed his talk of ending his life from the previous night to frustration over crashing his car.
“[The friend] told Nicholas he should continue for his [late] sister [who died in April] and that Nicholas was crying at this point,” the report read. “[The friend] didn’t tell anyone else about this due to being afraid Nicholas might get in trouble with the coaches and that he didn’t want to look like a snitch.”
The football star attended the Railbird Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 7. His ticket was paid for by the friend who’d witnessed the drunk driving crash.
“At the concert after 1:00pm he saw Nicholas drink at least a few drinks, possibly Beatbox ones, and that he told Nicholas to not drink due to early morning workouts the next morning,” the friend recalled to police for a June 10, 2026, report.
The friend observed that Smith was “acting normal, happy, acting country and enjoying himself” all day at the festival, except for one moment where the friend group were all talking to girls.
“Nicholas didn’t have [a girl] to talk to and he started walking away, but that [the friend] pulled him back to the group and told him they were there to have a good time and not to worry about it,” police noted.
As the group left the festival, “Nicholas told them he was very thankful to him for taking him to the concert.”
“Nicholas continued to say he appreciated them and was thankful for them being good to him and eventually saying he loved them as well,” the police report specified. “[The friend] told me he asked Nicholas if he was alright, to which he told them he was good. [They] said they went to WG4 [Woodland Glen Four dorm at UKC] together and that was the last time he saw Nicholas Sunday night.”
However, while at the concert, Smith allegedly posted an Instagram Story at around 11:30 p.m. that read, “IDK if i should continue on.”
The friend explained to University of Kentucky police that he’d have reported any unusual behavior, but didn’t notice anything worrying at the festival.
Smith’s roommate spoke to investigators on June 10, 2026. During their discussion, the roommate recalled having a brief conversation with Smith in their dorm the night before his death.
“Nicholas had told [the roommate] about wrecking his vehicle over the weekend, but that he didn’t know much information other than that he damaged his vehicle and seemed mad at himself over it,” the report read.
Smith and the roommate agreed to switch morning workout times for June 8, 2026. While heading out for his workout, the roommate received a call telling him Smith had not shown up on time for practice.
The roommate told police that he returned to the dorm to find Smith’s bedroom door was locked, which he described as “unusual.”
“[The roommate] banged on the door very loudly, even worrying about Nicholas getting mad, and even played alarm sounds through a small Bluetooth speaker to try and wake Nicholas up,” police wrote. “Nicholas never answered the door.”
University of Kentucky police detailed an examination of Smith’s iPhone on June 11, 2026. They found multiple messages from the night of the Railbird concert, where he shared that he was “pissed.”
“And honestly I wanna say f*** everything … I’m tired of ts,” he wrote to a redacted person.
The device confirmed that Smith texted both his mother and father that he loved them on the morning of his death, though those messages were not delivered.
Kentucky police noted on June 10, 2026, that they’d spoken with Smith’s mother and two sisters about his death. One key line of questioning involved Smith’s wallet being missing from his dorm bedroom.
“[His mother] did not know what kind of wallet it was, or exactly what was in it aside from ID cards and bank cards,” the officer noted.
The officer mentioned that Smith’s mother “expressed concerns” about his father and stepmother though the exact reasoning was redacted in the report.
A second friend spoke to police on June 10, 2026, about having phone conversations with the athlete “up to 3 or 4 times a day.”
He described the Smith’s allegedly complicated family dynamic, claiming that “Nicholas’ mother only seemed to call him when she wanted money and always asked for money ‘constantly.’”
“One time recently Nicholas’ mother called Nicholas and told him it was her anniversary and that he should send her money for it, to which [the friend] believes Nicholas sent several thousand dollars,” the friend alleged. “This relationship would stress Nicholas out and put further stress on him regarding money.”
On the flipside, this friend said that “everything seemed fine” between Smith and his father.
This friend admitted “he didn’t understand why Nicholas didn’t call him if he was upset or going through something Sunday night.” Smith allegedly referenced suicide to this friend in the past, even claiming that he’d unsuccessfully tried to end his life once before.
“[That incident] served as a wake up call to Nicholas to never do something like that again, but that he would still call him if he was feeling depressed,” the friend insisted.
However, this same friend acknowledged that Smith had recently told him, “When I go, I want you to take all of my stuff.”
Smith was in contact with this friend after his alleged drunk driving crash on June 5, 2026.
“Nicholas told him he was drunk driving Friday night or Saturday morning and hit the curb on Sports Center Drive and damaging some of his tires,” police wrote in their report. “[The friend] said Nicholas was pissed at himself for damaging his vehicle. [The friend] told me he was working with Nicholas to get the vehicle towed and fixed and that he reassured him they would figure it out, but that Nicholas was stressed out and upset with himself.”
Security cameras in UKC’s Woodland Glen Four dorm building recorded Smith several times over the final two days of his life, yet police wrote in their June 10, 2026, report that “nothing suspicious or out of the ordinary” was observed.
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“I’m having to wash the uniforms,” the comedian quipped.
Fans are mourning the loss of Daveigh Chase, the actress best known for voicing Lilo in ‘Lilo & Stitch.’ According to TMZ, Chase was reportedly admitted to a Los Angeles hospital earlier this month after suffering from malnutrition.
Per TMZ, Daveigh Chase’s boyfriend, Roy Hernandez, confirmed that she died on Tuesday, June 16. He shared that meningitis and a blood infection caused septic complications that ultimately led her body to shut down. As of now, no one has shared how long Daveigh experienced symptoms before her passing. Chase was 35 years old. Daveigh’s boyfriend also launched a GoFundMe in her honor. On the fundraiser page, Hernandez shared that her condition had become critical and said that, before her passing, Daveigh simply wanted to feel safe and happy. He added that he wanted to give her that sense of peace during her final days. Hernandez also thanked everyone who offered support and expressed his gratitude in advance for every donation.
Daveigh started her career as a child actress and broke out when she voiced Lilo in the 2022 film ‘Lilo & Stitch.’ She also voiced Chihiro Ogino in ‘Spirited Away.’ Horror fans probably remember her as Samara Morgan in ‘The Ring,’ a role that earned her an MTV Movie Award for Best Villain. She also landed a recurring role in the HBO series ‘Big Love.’
After The Shade Room shared the news of Daveigh’s passing, fans flooded the comment section with reactions. Many remembered her roles, while others expressed heartbreak over her passing at such a young age.
Instagram user @_un_known.e wrote, “Being a obsessive person of stitch this hurts 💔💔💔”
Instagram user @rvdxo_official wrote, “Why are so many entertainers passing away in 2026 and we all act like it’s normal 🤷🏾♂️”
While Instagram user @_suckafreesi wrote, “We’re losing way too many young people to meningitis smh my heart hurts hearing this 💔”
Then, Instagram user @cashmase wrote, “So many people are leaving this earth at such a young age. It makes you wonder what’s really going on. Condolences to her loved ones. 🙏🏾”
Another Instagram user @knhiya wrote, “somebody check on stitch please! 😢”
Instagram user @brittany_latrice wrote, “I will never forget how she got on top of Mertle & whoopeddddd her 😢👏🕊️”
Then another Instagram user @_.taepapi wrote, ‘Very young.😢 , they taking away all our childhood people!”
While another Instagram user @iam_superman_1914 wrote, “So sad to hear 🙏🏾”
Finally, Instagram user @thegr8tkellen wrote, “This is terrible 🥹”
What Do You Think Roomies?
Fans are still in shock after news broke that Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO. Even though reports claim the split was a mutual decision, folks online immediately flooded their posts with reactions. Many fans pulled up to Bunnie XO’s latest comment section, leaving hearts and tears as they continue to process the update.
As fans wait to hear from Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO, they are continuing to send comforting messages across social media. On the same day the news of their divorce went public, Bunnie dropped a post of her vibing out to Nickelback’s ‘How You Remind Me.’ She rocked a bralette top and jeans while she lip-synced the lyrics, giving full energy in the clip. In the caption, she didn’t say much — she just called the song a “banger” and added a kiss emoji.
Fans immediately flooded the comment section of Bunnie’s latest post as the news spread. Some dropped uplifting messages and others appeared to pick sides, showing support for Bunnie amid the split. Peep some of the reactions below.
Instagram user @reneegraziano wrote, “Team Bunnie!!! FOREVA.”
Instagram user @sadiee.skyee wrote, “Sending prayers for you sweetheart ❤️”
While Instagram user @lovemydoggggg wrote, “You helped him when he was homeless and helped him get custody of his daughter and now that he’s made a name for himself he’s leaving you see this is why I have trust issues.💔”
Then Instagram user @selfmade_1176 wrote, “bunny, bunny, bunny you will be OK. i can’t believe you stayed as long as you did. never been a jelly roll fan but i’ve always been a fan of you 🫶🏻♥️⭐️✨”
Another Instagram user @becc.a_love wrote, “😢😢😢 Just heard the news about you and Jelly. I’m saddened. Sending love and peace your way. ❤️❤️❤️”
Instagram user @la_jefa_princesa wrote, “The vibe of a woman who knows her worth 🙌 his loss . Her gain. ✨🏆 don’t ever let a man keep you down.”
Then another Instagram user @ashlynnejxox wrote, “❤️❤️❤️ we all love you.”
While another Instagram user @iloveabomb wrote, “You’ll be good ❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @murderousjewels wrote, “Just wanted to let you know I think you are an amazing woman. Sending you so much love and light. ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
TMZ first broke the news about Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s divorce. The outlet reported that the country singer filed the documents on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee. He listed May 9 as their separation date and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. TMZ sources also claimed that the decision was mutual and related to a private family matter. Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have been together for 10 years. They first met in 2015 at one of his Las Vegas concerts. A year later, he proposed to her onstage at another Vegas show and that same night they eloped at a courthouse chapel.
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