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Morgan Fairchild Says She Didn’t ‘Sell Her Soul’ To Further Her Career
Morgan Fairchild has opened up about the darker side of Hollywood and the conscious choice she made not to indulge in its pressures.
She revealed that she decided early on not to “sell her soul,” a stance that was reinforced by advice from a mentor.
Over the decades, Morgan Fairchild has continued to age gracefully and has earned recognition as one of Hollywood’s most iconic blondes.
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The Actress Has No Regrets About Not Compromising Her Standards
In an industry often defined by compromise and cutthroat ambition, Morgan Fairchild says she made a deliberate choice not to “sell her soul” to get ahead in Hollywood.
The actress, who began her career in the early 1970s, shared the revelation during a recent conversation with Fox News Digital.
“I made my decision early on that I was not going to sell my soul or my pride or my dignity to succeed in this business,” the actress told the news outlet.
She has enjoyed a sterling career over the years since her debut, starring in films like “Seduction,” “Freak,” as well as TV roles, “Friends” and “Dallas.”
Still, while she believes that compromising might have pushed her even further, Fairchild has no regrets about not budging.
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“I might’ve done a little better if I had, but I was willing to live with that,” Fairchild continued.
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Morgan Fairchild Said There Were ‘Jobs She Lost’ Because She Refused To ‘Sleep With People’
According to Fairchild, she was confronted with the narrative that she needed to compromise to get ahead from the very moment she moved to Hollywood.
“When I first moved to L.A., everyone told me, ‘If you don’t go to the right parties, if you don’t sleep with the right people, and if you don’t do what everybody does, you’re never going to get anywhere,’” the “Flamingo Road” star revealed.
Realizing this was how the industry was run left Fairchild in shock, as many of the vices people expected her to participate in weren’t things that were part of her lifestyle or habits.
“Well, I don’t even drink, much less do drugs. I just never did,” Fairchild recalled. “When they told me that’s what it takes to make it here, I thought, ‘Then I guess I just won’t have a career.’
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Even now, Fairchild believes there were “jobs she lost” simply because she “wouldn’t sleep with people.”
“I know that, and I accept that I wasn’t willing to accept that. I just wasn’t willing to sleep with them,” she added.
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The Actress Shared The Best Advice She Ever Received From An Industry Colleague
Despite her decision not to compromise her standards, there were moments during Fairchild’s early days in the industry when she questioned her choice.
One such moment came at a cast party where she recalled attendees being “a little strange,” an experience that left her shocked and feeling emotionally unsettled.
“I went to a cast party, and I realized everybody was a little strange,” Fairchild recalled. “The next day, I was walking with one of my mentors, and he said, ‘You seem a little down.’ I told him, ‘I really like working on this movie, but I’m realizing it’s a strange world. I walked out on this party, but that’s the reality of the business, and I can’t just keep walking out on reality.’”
After sharing her plight, the mentor, whom Fairchild chose not to name, offered what the actress described as the “best piece of advice” she has ever received.
“He said, ‘Nonsense, you can always walk out on reality.’ So that’s how I approached Hollywood,” the actress revealed.
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The Actress Posted Photos With Industry Colleagues
Now 76, Fairchild still remains one of Hollywood’s most memorable blondes.
This reputation has seemingly been further fueled by how gracefully she has aged over the years.
As such, it came as no surprise when fans flooded her with praise after she shared photos of herself alongside familiar faces, including everyone from “The Facts of Life” and “Palm Royale” star Mindy Cohn to “Good Times” legend Jimmie Walker.
The pictures appeared to have been taken during this year’s edition of Albuquerque Comic Con, as hinted in the caption of the post.
“#OnMyWalk to @abqcomcon with friends @mindycohn , @realmickfoley , my Worst Cooks in America pal, Jimmie Walker & Mr. T Rex himself! Great weekend,” Fairchild wrote.
Morgan Fairchild Was Prasied For Her Ageless Look
Shortly after sharing the images, the famous actress’s post was swarmed with kind words from her supporters who praised her ageless look.
“I need the name of Ms. Fairchild’s plastic surgeon,” a fan wrote, while another commented, “Morgan looks absolutely stunning.”
“She looks good, hasn’t aged at all,” a third netizen said, and a fourth added, “she has got timeless beauty.”
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In a post-Tell Me Lies world, every relationship should be analyzed for red flags. The same month that the high-anxiety relationship drama ended on Hulu, Prime Video released its own take on the subject. In February, an adaptation of Catherine Ryan Howard’s book, 56 Days, hit the platform. Though the series veers quite substantially from the source material, the heart of the story is still there.
56 Days follows two people who embark on a romance after a chance meeting in a grocery store. Oliver (Avan Jogia) comes from generational wealth while also working at an architecture firm in Boston. Ciara (Dove Cameron), who is new to town, has a working-class background, but the two hit it off immediately after connecting on the subject of outer space. They rush into a sexual relationship, ignoring all the questions they have about each other. Oliver immediately seems suspicious as he takes intense private phone calls that hint at a dark, ulterior motive. Ciara, however, isn’t as innocent as she seems, and eventually it becomes clear that Oliver isn’t the only one harboring secrets.
‘56 Days’ Delivers All the Twists in Its Limited Run
56 Days’ addictive romance is only one part of this compelling thriller. The 56 days in question measure the time that Oliver and Ciara are together before a horrific crime rocks the apartment that they share. Flashforwards show that only a couple of months after the lovers get together, a body is discovered in the apartment. Authorities are shocked to find a partially dissolved body in the bathtub, and work to piece together the timeline that brought the characters to this point.
The flashbacks offer further tension as fans form their own conclusions about the identity of the body in the bathtub. As Ciara and Oliver’s relationship heats up, signs point to one of them being the victim. That being said, 56 Days offers many surprises to keep viewers engaged over the course of eight episodes.
The best part of the series is the increasing feeling of dread as Oliver and Ciara’s relationship progresses. It soon becomes clear that their first meeting was not by chance at all, but something else, darker and more nefarious. It almost becomes a cat-and-mouse game of who can be the most unsettling in this fast-paced relationship. Within minutes of meeting each other, Oliver offers to take Ciara out on a date that escalates quickly. He seemingly lies about their plans and then leads her into a dark alley. Though he does nothing to harm her, this is exceedingly worrying behavior, and Ciara somehow doesn’t seem concerned by it.
Somehow, the audience is encouraged to ignore these warning signs as well and fall under the spell of the narrative. Avan Jogia is captivating as Oliver, who is equal parts charming and disturbing. Jogia walks the line between these two traits well, leaving no question as to what attracts Ciara to Oliver in the first place. His dark allure becomes erratic at times, but ultimately, the vulnerability of the character shines through. This allows fans to suspend their disbelief when it comes to some of the more dramatic portions of the story.
Oliver and Ciara quickly consummate their physical relationship, which leads them to become even more codependent. There is a reason their fast-paced relationship leads to death, but that reason doesn’t become clear until the very end. 56 Days is the type of thriller that is easy to consume and leaves viewers guessing until the last possible moment.
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Alethea Jones
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Lisa Zwerling, Karyn Usher, Catherine Ryan Howard
Kelly Clarkson is already in love with one of her newest contestants from The Voice.
During the Monday, February 23, season premiere of The Voice: Battle of Champions, viewers at home were introduced to New York singer Jonah Mayor.
“I’m known in the band as the sexy, muscular, long-haired, sensitive but determined boy band member,” Mayor, 31, said before performing in Italian. “I’m taking a big risk with my blind audition.”
Quickly after Mayor began his rendition of “Il Mondo,” Clarkson, 43, immediately turned her red chair.
The Voice has been stunning viewers for years with amazing talent from across the United States, crowning 28 winners since it premiered in 2011. During season 19 of the NBC singing competition series, New York native Carter Rubin blew audiences away with his singing abilities and saw coach Gwen Stefani secure her first win. Just […]
“Can I have a hug? You are my favorite performance thus far,” she said. “You are so incredible. What a gift! Oh my God! That was so sexy!”
Although fellow coach Adam Levine acknowledged it was going to be hard to persuade Mayor to pick his team, he did his best to praise the New Yorker.
“Jonah, I think you’re super awesome, and I think you are going to do great things. I think what you do is so singular, and there isn’t going to be anyone like you,” the Maroon 5 frontman, 46, shared. “You absolutely are the complete package in terms of performer and singer. There’s so much power in your voice. There’s a lot of presence in you.”
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Although John Legend didn’t turn his chair for Mayor, he described the contestant as a “charismatic, super-gifted person.”
“It was gorgeous, flawless, beautiful,” Legend, 47, added of the audition. “I was thoroughly impressed by what you did.”
Before Mayor could officially pick which coach he wanted to be part of for season 29, he heard one final convincing argument from Clarkson.
“You sang, I think, three syllables and I was like, ‘Choose me, pick me, love me,’” she said while comparing Mayor to Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. “I’m down for the ride. I have won the most.”
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After careful consideration, Mayor picked Clarkson, leading the former American Idol winner to profess her admiration even more.
“I love you. I’m so in love with you,” she said. “I want to help you so much just so everyone can hear that beautiful gift in all the languages.”
In a confessional interview, Clarkson added, “I love Jonah. I do love people that can sing opera. I love people that just have those full-body voices, just a nice glass of wine, a good red. This season, I’m really adamant about finding people in different genres and he is literally perfect for my team. I was so afraid I was going to lose him to Adam. I would have cried.”
During the season premiere, viewers also learned about The Voice’s new triple turn competition. During the blind auditions, the coach with the most artists on their team who received three-chair turns will earn a special advantage to use later in the competition.
“It really just depends on what artists are coming out and who they’re inspired by and want to work with,” Clarkson said on the show.
Watch the competition unfold when The Voice airs on NBC Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.
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23 Years Ago, the Best Spy Show Ever Made Took an Unexpected Turn That Completely Changed Its DNA
What most shows considered jumping the shark was just another day at the office for 24. The renowned FOX spy thriller series created by Joel Surnow and Robert Cochran set in real time never wavered in delivering shocking twists and turns, leaving audiences in awe every week with a traumatic death, climactic escalation of events, and jaw-dropping set piece.
In Season 3 — or rather, in 24 parlance, Day 3 — counterterrorist agent and borderline superspy Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) undergoes an excruciating shift at CTU. Kicking off the day with a prison riot and concluding with the severance of his future son-in-law’s hand, Jack was left in tears by the end of Episode 24. Things were already chaotic with the control of a deadly virus swapping hands and the return of Jack’s mortal enemy, Nina Myers (Sarah Clarke), but the inflection point of Day 3 came with the execution of bureau head Ryan Chappelle (Paul Schulze), a moment that altered the fabric of 24 forever.
’24’s Darkest Moment Tested the Morality of Jack Bauer and CTU
CTU was on its heels when possession of the virus landed in the hands of Stephen Saunders (Paul Blackthorne), a disgruntled MI6 agent looking to exact revenge on America through eco-terrorism. Having lost control of the situation, the agency was forced to commit the ultimate sin of 24: negotiate with the terrorists. Saunders had such leverage that he was directly making demands to President David Palmer (Dennis Haysbert), who was placed in the cruelest dilemma in Episode 18, “Day 3: 6:00 am. to 7:00 a.m.,” of this nightmarish day. Continuing his reign of terror, Saunders demands the killing of Ryan Chappelle, a high-ranking federal officer brought in to carry CTU’s workload after Tony Almeida (Carlos Bernard) is incapacitated, or else he’ll release the virus to the open air.
Throughout the episode, audiences expect that Jack and company will locate Saunders and/or the distributor of the virus, as, even for 24 standards, Chappelle’s premeditated execution would be too stark a line to cross. After Chase Edmunds (James Badge Dale) and his field unit fail to capture Saunders before the deadline, Jack, under authorization of the President, is left with no choice but to take Chappelle to an abandoned train station and put a bullet through his head. Major characters have died in 24, notably Jack’s wife, Teri (Leslie Hope), which closed Day 1, but these deaths were tragic costs of victory against the forces of evil. Here, Chappelle’s death is a sheer act of capitulation and failure. The series caught on in the 2000s as America was reeling from September 11th, but this pivotal moment in 24 reminded us all that the bad guys do occasionally come out on top.
Ryan Chappelle’s Death in ’24’ Rattled the Spy Series
This critical turning point in 24‘s DNA on Day 3, Episode 18, was an extraordinary feat of garnering audience sympathy for Chappelle, the stereotypical punctilious boss in a suit who viewers are designed to loath. Brought in from the parent division of CTU, Chappelle is strict with protocol, constantly barking commands and stubbornly interfering with Jack’s rogue procedures. Upon learning that he is the newest pawn in Saunders’ negotiating scheme, he becomes the symbolic figure of the season’s tragic stakes. In mere minutes, Chappelle is taken down a peg, proving that all parties working in counterterrorism are vulnerable.
You know things are serious when a 24 episode’s climax doesn’t feature its signature multi-panel screens of ongoing storylines. The final minutes of the episode force you to sit with Ryan Chappelle on his knees, trembling as he’s unable to pull the trigger on himself. “God forgive me,” Jack says before coldly executing this esteemed federal agent to buy time with a virus-wielding terrorist. If this moment wasn’t chilling enough, the ticking clock that ends every hour is silenced, mourning our fallen hero. As horrifying as his ordeal is, Chappelle knows that he could never live with Saunders’ threat coming to fruition, where millions of Americans die by not sacrificing himself. The most heartbreaking moment of this scene is when Jack asks him if there’s any loved one he’d like to call for one final goodbye. For Chappelle, a man driven by his profession, he has no one important enough to bid farewell to.
“I feel as though I’m crossing a line I will never be able to step back from,” President Palmer solemnly states after authorizing Ryan Chappelle’s grave sacrifice. 24 fans knew instantly that there was no turning back from this moment. The series underwent a narrative reset following Season 3, with new faces beginning to populate CTU, Palmer resigning from office, and Jack Bauer working a desk job. Chappelle’s death shaded the morality of not just Jack, but also the cost of justice.
It’s a long way from Minnesota to New York’s Greenwich Village. Armed with nothing but his 1940s Gibson J-50 guitar and a handful of songs, Bob Dylan set out for the Big Apple in 1961, hoping to have his music heard. By 1963, Dylan had become the talk of the village thanks to what would become his most famous song, “Blowin’ in the Wind.” A reflection on the effects of war and racism around him, the song offered a glimpse of his talent for social commentary.
Over the years, Dylan continued writing lyrics that questioned authority and the status quo. While not always overtly critical, his approach wasn’t always welcomed in an industry eager to present optimism during the sensitive postwar period. Whether through the anti-militarism of “Masters of War,” or the borderline sacrilegious tone of “God on Our Side,” controversy followed. Even in the earliest days of his career, one song foreshadowed Dylan’s future clashes with censorship — and it happened all the way in the United Kingdom.
The BBC Refused to Play “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” From Bob Dylan’s Debut Album
In the 1960s, the BBC had a strict approach to what could and couldn’t be played on the radio. Even cultural giants weren’t spared. The Beatles famously landed in hot water over a single line, “A Day in the Life,” prompting a personal letter from a BBC executive to their label, EMI. This time around, however, the artist was Dylan. The controversy had nothing to do with drug references or hidden meanings. Oddly enough, it wasn’t even his song to begin with.
In Dylan’s 1962 debut album Bob Dylan, the singer released a cover of “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down,” a blue-folk love song made popular through an adaptation by 1950s blues musician Eric Von Schmidt. Like much of the traditional blues repertoire, the song had already strayed far from its original roots. It was first recorded in 1935 as “Don’t Tear My Clothes” by the State Street Boys, then later adapted as “Let Your Linen Hang Low” by Rosetta Howard and “Mama Let Me Lay It On You” by Blind Boy Fuller. Von Schmidt’s version eventually gained wider recognition and made its way to Dylan’s debut album — a debt Dylan openly acknowledges at the start of the track: “I first heard this from Ric von Schmidt. He lives in Cambridge. / Ric is a blues guitar player. I met him one day on / the green pastures of Harvard University.”
This Bob Dylan Classic Was Almost Cut From the Album — Now It’s One of His Greatest Songs Ever
The untold story behind a nearly-lost Dylan masterpiece.
“Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” Broke Religious Broadcast Standards Because of One Word
Lyrically, “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” is simple and sincere, far removed from the social provocation Dylan was known for. Yet the BBC took issue with one, tiny detail: Dylan repeats the word “godalmighty” four times. The mere mention of the Lord, even when used in a non-religious context, was deemed a violation of the broadcaster’s rules against taking God’s name in vain. A similar incident had occurred in 1953 with Don Cornell‘s “Hold My Hand.” Although the only scandalous part of the song was the idea of a blissful kiss, the BBC didn’t take too lightly to phrases such as “the kingdom of heavens.”
The BBC wasn’t the only broadcaster to clash with Dylan. In 1963, a year after the release of “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down,” the singer encountered trouble in the United States with CBS. Having gained some level of popularity, Dylan was invited to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show. Initially, the singer wanted to perform “Talkin’ John Birch Paranoid Blues” from his second album, The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan. Based on the real-life controversial John Birch Society, the song is meant to criticize the severe anti-communist agenda that both the group and society were obsessed with. However, CBS executives pressured Dylan to change the song or alter its lyrics. Rather than compromise, he politely declined to appear on the show.
Bob Dylan Performed an Electrified “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” at The Band’s ‘The Last Waltz’
Despite breaking into the folk scene professionally in 1962, it wasn’t until 1965 that Dylan truly sent his fans into a frenzy. That year, he drew widespread attention for ditching his acoustic image in favor of a rock and roll set at the Newport Folk Festival. The move from folk to Fender was widely seen as — no pun intended — blasphemy. Dylan took plenty of heat for the performance. Critics branded him a sellout and accused him of giving in to the commercialization taking over rock music at the time. Still, Dylan didn’t back down and continued pursuing his electric sound.
In 1978, Dylan reworked “Baby, Let Me Follow You Down” into an electric performance for The Last Waltz. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the concert documentary served as The Band‘s farewell show, with Dylan appearing as one of their guest performers. Unlike the gentle folk version, Dylan’s updated rendition featured twangy solos, punchy guitar riffs, and the singer’s scratchy, loud vocals — to which the audience applauded with great enthusiasm at the end.
Tyra Banks
Demanding $50,000 in Court …
Over ‘Celebrity Shakedown’
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Tyra Banks is embroiled in a nasty court battle over her Ice Cream company — claiming a landlord is attempting a “celebrity shakedown.”
In court docs, Tyra … who is battling with a Washington D.C. landlord over a scrapped plan to open an ice cream shop … is now seeking more than $50,000 in sanctions from the landlord who tried to drag her to court.
Tyra said the landlord knows she lives in Australia and has no real ties to America or D.C., where the lawsuit was filed. She said her move to the land Down Under was well-publicized, and the landlord should have been aware.
It all started back in October 2025, when a building owner named Christopher Powell — by and through his company — sued Tyra and her business partner and boyfriend, Louis Bélanger-Martin.
According to the lawsuit, Powell was in talks with Tyra and Louis to open a location for her ice cream company, Smize & Dream, inside his building in Washington, D.C.
He claims Tyra told him the D.C. location would be the flagship store and would also help underserved young people in Washington.
The landlord said Tyra and her business partner signed a 10-year lease for the location in April 2024. He claims he spent thousands to fix the space up.
The suit alleges Tyra went behind his back and opened a location in Sydney, Australia. Christopher said he was upset because he turned down other tenants to sign the lease with her, which caused him to lose money.
Per court docs, Tyra and her boyfriend abandoned the D.C. location in June 2024 and refused to pay rent. The lawsuit says Tyra “weaponized” her celebrity influence to deter him from suing her. Christopher demanded an excess of $2.8 million in damages.
Tyra denied all allegations of wrongdoing. She claimed she terminated the lease for valid reasons, which led to the landlord demanding $2.9 million, which Tyra called a “celebrity shakedown.”
The landlord eventually voluntarily dismissed the case back in December … but Tyra is now seeking sanctions for having to defend herself in the first place and wants the judge to send a strong message to the landlord.
Ex-Prince Andrew reportedly did not take his eviction from the Royal Lodge well.
The former Duke of York was stripped of his titles and sent to live away from the Royal Lodge, where he had lived for years, after the revelation of his ties to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ex-Prince Andrew recently got involved with the authorities over suspicion of misconduct in office. He was taken into custody from his new residence on his 66th birthday.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Reportedly Played The Mommy Card During Royal Lodge Eviction
Andrew reportedly tried to resist being evicted from the Windsor mansion to Sandringham, claiming that as the Queen’s son, he could not be ordered to leave the estate. A Royal insider revealed that he refused to leave or take responsibility and “was so arrogant” about it.
“But I’m the Queen’s second son, you can’t do this to me,” he repeatedly cried out during the process of his eviction, raising concerns that he probably did not understand the extent of his situation in the public eye at the time.
According to The Sun, Andrew was often considered the favorite child and/or blind spot of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This knowledge is probably why he insisted that he did not want to leave the mansion even after being stripped of his royal titles.
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Ultimately, King Charles III reportedly forced him out of the Royal Lodge last October after it was revealed that he lied about cutting ties with Epstein.
While Andrew lives out his exile at Sandringham estate, it is understood that the King privately funds his needs, as insiders disclosed that the disgraced royal has no retirement funds.
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The Former Duke Of York May Face Serious Charges
Andrew was arrested on Thursday, his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, related to his time as UK trade envoy from 2001 to 2011. The recently released Epstein files show conversations between the pals that call for investigation.
Police vehicles with officers made their way to his abode that morning to conduct searches and take him in for questioning. His devices, such as computers and other electronics, are also to be assessed in search of further evidence.
It was further revealed that Andrew was questioned for up to ten hours at Aylsham police station in Norfolk before he was released in the evening of the same day.
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His brother, King Charles, shared that he was deeply concerned with the turn of events but assured the public that their law must take its course, and he and the royal family would continue to serve the country.
The outcome of the investigations might be life-changing for the former Prince as he stands to lose his place as eighth in line to the throne. While he previously denied any wrongdoing, Page Six notes that if convicted, he could face life in prison.
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The Disgraced Royal’s Eviction Previously Sparked An Investigation
When the details of Andrew’s lease at the Windsor Estate hit the media, it raised eyebrows. He had lived in the mansion for over two decades and was only required to pay “one peppercorn (if demanded) per annum.”
The Blast reported that news of this agreement raised dust in the public over whether taxpayers were getting any value from the deal, and in turn triggered an investigation by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
The investigations aimed to determine whether the Crown Estate properties are being properly managed, with a focus on the Royal Lodge. MPs also challenged the Crown Estate to explain Andrew’s lease and prove that it benefits taxpayers.
The PAC requested details on his living arrangements, and with the information received, the committee chair, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown, stated that “the information provided clearly forms the beginnings of a basis for an inquiry.”
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Former Prince Andrew Is Not The First In His Bloodline To Face Legal Issues
While the former Duke’s arrest comes as a shock to many, it should be noted that this does not mark the first time a person of royal blood has committed an offense. Andrew’s arrest still makes history as the first in almost 400 years of clean sheets for the royal family.
The Blast detailed in a previous release, the members of the royal house who have previously been tied to some form of legal drama. Prince Philip, husband of the late Queen Elizabeth II, got involved with officials for driving without a seat belt in 2019. The Prince did not address the issue till his death and was never arrested.
Princess Anne, in 2002, was convicted of owning a dog that bit two children. As a result, she was fined £500 for breaching the 1991 Dangerous Dogs Act, but was never arrested.
King Charles I was arrested in 1646 during the English Civil War. He was placed on house arrest and, after facing crimes of tyranny in court, was beheaded years later.
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Ex-Prince Andrew Became A Subject Of Public Ridicule In Paris
The recent arrest and questioning of ex-Prince Andrew have provoked reactions from people from different angles. Online users have taken to different social media accounts mocking the disgraced royal and displaying his photographs while at it.
A picture of the former Duke was placed as an artwork in Paris, leading to further forms of mockery. A video posted online showed one of the activists walking into the Louvre and hanging a framed photograph.
The Blast reported many commenters made jest of the exiled royal’s picture, which captured him after his exile from questioning on his 66th birthday, with the words “He’s sweating now, 2026” written underneath.
Comments which read “hilarious,” “brilliant,” “Laughing out loud,” with countless laughing emojis filled the comment section.
What will happen next to Ex-Prince Andrew?
Social media users are fuming at Alan Cumming after the BAFTA Awards.
The actor and “Traitors” host issued an apology during the recent ceremony after a man in the audience with Tourette’s screamed a racial slur at Black actors Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo.
While his comments were likely shared with good intentions, netizens shared how his remarks seemed to excuse the damage that may have been caused.
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Alan Cumming Speaks During BAFTA Awards, Issues An Apology
A stunning moment from last night’s BAFTA Awards has captured global attention. According to Variety, Tourette’s campaigner John Davidson made several outbursts during the show, which featured offensive language, including “f-ck” and “shut the f-ck up.”
Elsewhere during the ceremony, Davidson—whose life served as the inspiration for the nominated biopic, “I Swear”—shouted the N-word while Jordan and Lindo were on stage, sparking horror as the video captured the audience audibly gasping.
Host Alan Cumming addressed the situation during the broadcast, noting that viewers may have heard “strong language.” He later expressed gratitude to the audience for their understanding and “helping create a respectful space for everyone.”
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Cumming Slammed Online By ‘Sinners’ Production Designer Hannah Beachler Over Apology
And a third time at a Black woman. I understand and deeply know why this is an impossible situation. I know we must handle this with grace and continue to push through. But what made the situation worse was the throw away apology of “if you were offended”
— HannahBeachler (@HannahEBeachler) February 23, 2026
Cumming also sought to educate viewers who may have been unfamiliar with Tourette’s Syndrome, calling it “a disability and the tics you’ve heard tonight are involuntary, which means the person who has Tourette’s Syndrome has no control over their language. We apologize if you are offended tonight.”
“Sinners” production designer Hannah Beachler discussed the moment on her X account, revealing she was struggling with how to address the matter. “The situation is almost impossible, but it happened 3 times that night, and one of the three times was directed at myself on the way to dinner after the show,” Beachler wrote.
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Beachler explained that they were aware that they needed to handle the situation “with grace.” They added: “But what made the situation worse was the throw-away apology of ‘if you were offended.’”
“Of course, we were offended…but our frequency, our spiritual vibration is tuned to a higher level than what happened. I am not steal, this did not bounce off of me, but I exist above it. It can’t take away from who I am as an artist,” Beachler finished.
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Social Media Users Rip Into Cumming Over His Handling Of The Awards Scandal
Alan Cumming cannot be trusted either. We don’t need to have understanding when we get called racial slurs. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were publicly humiliated and dehumanized. You could see it on their faces. They should NOT have had to endure that. Period.
— Becca ✦ R&B Royalty (@MJFINESSELOVER) February 22, 2026
Beachler was far from the only individual to weigh in on Cumming’s stance during the BAFTA Awards. Other social media users similarly voiced their opinions, expressing collective frustration with the “Traitors” star’s handling of the situation.
“No, Alan Cumming, I am NOT going to be understanding when a grown adult (even if they have disabilities) says a racist slur,” a user wrote on X.
“Alan Cumming cannot be trusted either,” another user shared. “We don’t need to have understanding when we get called racial slurs. Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were publicly humiliated and dehumanized. You could see it on their faces. They should NOT have had to endure that. Period.”
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Other social media users were incensed when they learned that the BBC had chosen not to scrap the footage from the replays.
Jamie Foxx Expresses Frustration After Seeing Footage Of Jordan And Delroy Being Called A Racial Slur During Awards Show
Actor Jamie Foxx commented on the situation on Instagram, calling out Davidson for hurling a racial slur at Jordan and Delroy while they were presenting the award for Best Special Visual Effects.
“Nah, he meant that sh-t,” the “Blame It” singer wrote. “Out of all words you could’ve said, Tourette’s makes you say that?”
He added, “Unacceptable.”
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BAFTA Releases An Apology After A Moment From Last Night’s Award Show Sparks A Heated Response From The Public
According to NPR, BAFTA released an apology after last night’s incident, acknowledging the words heard during the show “[carry] incomparable trauma and pain for so many.” The statement continued, “We want to acknowledge the harm this has caused, address what happened, and apologize to all.”
Like Cumming, BAFTA explained Davidson’s condition and added that his verbal tics “are in no way a reflection of an individual’s beliefs and are not intentional.”
BAFTA issued a formal apology regarding the “profoundly offensive term” directed at Jordan and Delroy Lindo while they were on stage. “We would like to thank Michael and Delroy for their incredible dignity and professionalism,” they added.
“During the ceremony, John chose to leave the auditorium and watch the rest of the ceremony from a screen, and we would like to thank him for his dignity and consideration of others, on what should have been a night of celebration for him,” they finished.
American actress Loryn Locklin was 21 years old when she played the super sexy daughter, Jewel Bentley, in the 1990 classic “Taking Care of Business.” Locklin shared the big screen with Jim Belushi as Jimmy Dworski and Charles Grodin as Spencer…
Tom Ellis revealed why he didn’t watch most of FBI before filming his new spinoff CIA.
“To start with, I certainly wanted to keep it separate because it is a very different agency and they run very differently and they operate very differently,” Ellis, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly before the Monday, February 23, premiere. “The fun of the clash actually plays out better the less I know about FBI and what they do.”
Ellis “watched a little bit” before pressing pause.
“Obviously, I’ve been aware of the shows and of the Dick Wolf TV kingdom for years and years and years. But I didn’t want to know too much about that,” he explained. “We do cross-pollinate a little bit. But it’s two shows. I wouldn’t say they’re spinoff shows so much as two shows that really complement each other.”
Fire Country isn’t the only CBS show currently going through a surprising showrunner change. News broke in January 2026 that showrunner Tia Napolitano was leaving after multiple onscreen departures. “Tia has been instrumental in helping both build and steer Fire Country, which not only became a top series, but is also the foundation of a […]
While previewing CIA, Ellis broke down the biggest difference compared to FBI, saying, “The FBI deals in crimes that have already happened predominantly and the CIA try to stop the crime from happening in the first place. FBI is a very public present arm of the law enforcement. They’re the poster boy of U.S. law enforcement. And the CIA is very much in the shadows — and doesn’t want to be on any poster. It doesn’t want people to see who they are and they operate in a very sort of voyeuristic manner.”
FBI debuted on CBS in 2019 and follows the agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in New York City. The network followed that up with FBI: Most Wanted, which aired from 2020 to 2025, about the work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Fugitive Task Force. There was also the FBI: International spinoff about the International Fly Team that ran for four seasons before concluding in 2025.
In April 2025, CBS gave CIA a straight-to-series order starring Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss. According to the official synopsis, CIA centers on “two unlikely partners — a fast-talking, rule-breaking loose cannon CIA case officer and a by-the-book, seasoned and smart FBI agent who believes in the rule of law.”
The description continued: “When this odd couple are assigned to work out of CIA’s New York Station, they must learn to work together to investigate cases and criminals posing threats on U.S. soil, finding that their differences may actually be their strength.”
After rounding out the cast, CIA initially faced a showrunner change when Warren Leight replaced FBI: Most Wanted‘s David Hudgins as showrunner. The changes kept coming when Michael Michele, who was one of the series’ leads, left in November 2025. Days later, Eriq La Salle left the series as executive producer. He was attached to CIA since its conception and directed the pilot before his exit.
Leight then exited as showrunner as well, which caused production to pause. Mike Weiss, the current showrunner of FBI, took over as CIA continued to find its voice before its series premiere.
“The best things come to those who wait,” Ellis teased. “They decided relatively early on that CIA was going to be midseason. That’s actually been beneficial for us because we didn’t have a pilot on this show. Sometimes it’s difficult to really know what a show is until you’ve actually made it. Then you start looking at it and go, ‘These are the pieces and whatnot.’ So it’s given us that little bit of time to actually kind of organically work out what the show is.”
He continued: “What I can say is now we’ve got to that point the show is really going to be worth the wait. For anyone that loves FBI, they’re going to love it. For anyone who loves the Dick Wolf world, they’re going to love it. And for people that want a new show — that don’t watch either of those things — there’s something for those people as well. It’s got a lot of things and it’s got humor in it as well, which is always a big selling point for me.”
CIA airs on CBS Mondays at 10 p.m. ET.
Miss J Alexander shocked fans when it was revealed in the Netflix documentary about “America’s Next Top Model,” that he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2022 that left him with limited mobility and outrageous medical bills.
Following the release of the docuseries, a personal friend of Alexander created a GoFundMe to mixed reaction, and now he has clarified his intentions behind the fundraiser.
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Friend Explains Why He Created GoFundMe For Miss J Alexander
Steven Grossman, a talent manager and producer, shared a throwback photo on Instagram of himself with Miss J Alexander, Jay Manuel, and Kelly Cutrone, paired with a lengthy caption about his health struggles before asking his followers to contribute to the GoFundMe.
“I started a @gofundme to help @miss_jalexander with the overwhelming financial burden of medical bills and long term care,” Grossman’s caption read in part. “So if Miss J ever made you smile or laugh – I hope you will consider donating or sharing with your community. Let’s all come together for someone who has inspired so much joy, confidence and individuality in all of us.”
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In the comments of the post, an Instagram user asked Grossman why he was starting a GoFundMe if he was so close to Alexander, also alluding to his financial status as a Hollywood manager and producer, and Grossman offered a defense.
“Because he kept it private for years until the Netflix documentary came out and it wasn’t my news to share,” he wrote in response. “For clarity though I’ve never repped Miss J. He’s just a friend.”
Some criticism arose regarding the GoFundMe, specifically as it relates to recent Hollywood figures having fundraisers on the platform, such as late actors Eric Dane and James Van Der Beek.
To date, the GoFundMe has raised over $17,000 of its $50,000 goal.
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The GoFundMe Detailed The Ongoing Medical Expenses For Miss J
“Miss J. has been bravely fighting his way back and struggling to live independently,” the fundraiser reads, which has raised close to $6,000 of its $100,000 goal.
“We are hoping to secure full-time, round-the-clock care and help with the on-going regular physical, speech, and occupational therapies. He is currently confined to a wheelchair stemming from what we hope is only temporary paralysis and his right arm remains immobile,” the message continued.
The statement then shared that the medical expenses have put a financial strain on the former runway coach.
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“While he has shown incredible strength and resilience against all odds, the financial burden of ongoing treatment, specialized care, and daily living support is beyond overwhelming,” the fundraiser read.
“Your donation—no matter the size—will go toward rehabilitation services, in-home care, medical bills, and essential living costs incurred on this long road of recovery,” the message continued.
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Miss J Revealed Who From ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Came To Visit Following His Stroke
In “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” Miss J discussed his stroke and shared that Tyra Banks initially reached out via text message.
When asked if Banks was among those who visited him alongside fellow “ANTM” stars Jay Manuel and Nigel Barker, Miss J offered an update. “She just sent me a text that she wants to come and visit me, but no, not yet.”
‘ANTM’ Documentary Producers Shared Alexander’s Decision To Share His Health Struggle Publicly
“Reality Check” director Daniel Sivan revealed in an interview with Netflix that conversations with Miss J prior to filming shaped the way his story was told in the docuseries.
“What was important is not framing Miss J as a survivor,” Sivan said. “He is not his health. First and foremost, he’s a diva who just shattered every single glass ceiling.”
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Miss J Opened Up About The Impact Of His Stroke And His Determination To Return To Runway Coaching
“I spent five weeks in a coma … I couldn’t walk, and I couldn’t talk, and I thought to myself, ‘What was I going to do?’ After spending five weeks in a coma and one year, five months in the hospital, I’m alive to tell it as I lived it, and no dreams of the afterlife, not one,” he said.
Despite still being unable to walk, the famed former runway coach is determined to get back to his roots.
“I miss being the queen of the runway, the queen of the catwalk, of course,” the former “America’s Next Top Model” judge said. “I’m the person who taught models how to walk. I taught models how to walk, and now I can’t walk. I’m determined to walk. I’m sure you’re going to see me again. I’m sure. It’s not over for me yet.”
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