Although he’s done far more on both film and television, stretching his range to new comedic and dramatic heights, Steve Carell will always be remembered by many as Michael Scott, first and foremost. His leading role on The Office helped catapult him to superstardom with endlessly quotable lines and memorable moments that cement him as one of entertainment’s greatest bosses. Now, he’s channeling that same awkward energy into one of his biggest comedy hits set beyond the walls of Dunder Mifflin. Collider can exclusively share a new sneak peek at Episode 5 of HBO‘s new series Rooster that sees Carell’s Greg Russo weighing how to reconnect with his ex-wife when he leans on a very familiar greeting.

The footage opens with Greg floating a potential family get-together with his daughter Katie (Charly Clive) and her mother, Beth (Connie Britton). For the former, it’s a welcome surprise given how badly her father has taken the split and how ugly the former couple’s previous meetings since the break-up have been. Still, Greg thinks he’s ready, and Katie is right there to support him, though he struggles to make the first move. His initial instinct is to just send a “Wassup” to Beth via text, but his daughter quickly overrules him and instead just gives her mother a call to make the arrangement. When Beth inevitably wants to talk to Greg, Katie hands over the phone, and her father, not knowing how to even start talking, delivers a gravelly “Wassup” like he’s greeting Jim Halpert. It may be painfully awkward, but by the end of the call, they have a date.

At its heart, Rooster revolves around how Greg navigates his complicated relationship with his daughter and the feelings he’s left with after a bitter divorce. It’s the whole reason his speaking event at the college Katie works at soon turns into something more as he not only embraces academia, but strives to support his daughter and her career. In that context, Episode 5 is shaping up to be an emotional one that will confront the lingering familial tension head-on, though not without a dose of good-hearted humor mixed in and a genuine effort from Greg to make things right.

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‘Rooster’ Earns More Good Grades for Bill Lawrence

Rooster is the latest effort from Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and Shrinking creator Bill Lawrence and even features a few of his regular collaborators. Phil Dunster trades his AFC Richmond uniform for a professor’s attire as Katie’s ex-husband Archie, and John C. McGinley leaves Sacred Heart behind to play Ludlow College’s president, Walter Mann. Danielle Deadwyler and Lauren Tsai round out the main cast. So far, they’ve helped create another winner for Lawrence, becoming HBO’s most-watched comedy premiere in over ten years with 2.4 million cross-platform viewers within its first three days. Critics and audiences have also given the series good grades so far, with Collider’s Tania Hussain going as far as to say “Rooster belongs at the top of your must-watch list this season” in her 9/10 review.

Rooster Episode 5 airs on Sunday, April 5, on HBO. Check out our exclusive sneak peek in the player above.

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Tiger Woods appeared to call President Donald Trump from the scene of his car crash on March 27, per police bodycam footage obtained by TMZ on Thursday, April 2.

Woods, 50, can be seen telling a police officer, “I was just talking to the president” from the site of the accident in Jupiter Island, Florida.

The golf player was reminded by the officer to stay close as he appeared to take a phone call. “Thank you so much. All right. You got it. Bye,” Woods can be heard saying on the phone.

Trump, 79, previously described Woods as a personal friend while addressing the crash with reporters on March 27.

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“I feel so badly. He’s got some difficulty,” Trump said. “There was an accident and that’s all I know. Very close friend of mine. He’s an amazing person, amazing man. But some difficulty.”

Woods is dating the president’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr.

Trump also presented Woods with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S., in May 2019 during his first term in office.

Trump gave an update on Woods’ condition while speaking to reporters on Tuesday, March 31.

“I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good,” the president said. “He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg. He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain.”

Woods was charged with a DUI, property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test following the rollover car crash involving his Land Rover. He pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge.

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The golfer broke his silence on his arrest on Tuesday, revealing that he plans to seek treatment.

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” he said in a statement. “I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health. This is necessary in order for me to prioritize my well-being and work toward lasting recovery.”

He continued, “I’ve committed to taking the time needed to return in a healthier, stronger, and more focused place, both personally and professionally. I appreciate your understanding and support, and ask for privacy for my family, loved ones and myself at this time.”

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asked for “privacy and prayers” this week. Instead, the internet has been making wild jokes about her husband, Bryon Noem, following reports of him allegedly cross-dressing and sending money to fetish models. From parody videos to GIFS and spicy tweets, social media users are on day three of cookin’ Bryon, Kristi and their marriage.

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Why Is Kristi Noem’s Husband Going Viral?

On Tuesday (March 31), The Daily Mail released its bombshell findings regarding an investigation into Bryon Noem’s “double life.” Their exclusive report alleged that Bryon was active in online fetish communities, specifically the “bimbofication scene.” He allegedly sent messages and money, at least $25,000, to sex workers who had that real-life doll look from surgical enhancements.

Also, in some messages, Bryon Noem allegedly shared his love for “huge, huge ridiculous boobs.” DM even secured photos that reportedly show Bryon posing in pink pants with fake breasts made from inflated balloons.

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s husband exposed as a cross-dresser, Daily Mail reports. pic.twitter.com/zFINxTPuYW

— Remarks (@remarks) March 31, 2026

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Former Homeland Security Secretary Addresses Cross-Dressing Report

Keep in mind, The Daily Mail released their report amid the end of Kristi Noem’s time with Homeland Security. President Donald Trump fired Noem in early March via social media amid bipartisan criticism and questioning of her leadership, per the Associated Press. Her last day as Homeland Security Secretary was on March 31. Yup, that’s the same day DM published its findings about Bryon.

Rather than go out on a high note, Kristi Noem took time on Tuesday to address the report about her husband. Her representatives gave a statement to the New York Post.

“Ms. Noem is devastated. The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at this time,” the statement reportedly said.

Social Media Is Going IN With Jokes About Bryon Noem

More than 48 hours after the report went live, users on X, formerly Twitter, have not let up. While Kristi has already broken her silence with the privacy request statement, Bryon Noem hasn’t said a word…at least not on this side of the internet!

Still, social media users aren’t missing the chance to signal the irony of Noem’s “glass house.” Tweets with either Bryon’s name or “Kristi Noem husband” in the caption are going viral. Then, there’s the videos of women bouncing their breasts. There’s references to Kristi Noem’s past comments about the LGBTQ community, immigrants and her infamous story about shooting her dogs.

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Nobody:

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Kristi Noem at a podium trying to frame citizens as terrorists

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Byron Noem in the house while Kristi was outside shooting dogs pic.twitter.com/3xfFyq7Lny

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Kristi Noem: *oversees illegal disappearance of POC and murder of Americans*

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kristi noem’s husband next time they go to their favorite Mexican restaurant. pic.twitter.com/QwXfglnyTv

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Most spring fashion trends are rather predictable, like florals, pastels and lightweight knits. But this season has a few surprises up its sleeve. Coastal‑grandma cardigans are majorly in, and we’re leaning into the soft, seaside‑inspired vibe. Though it first popped up around 2022, this social‑media‑famous trend pays tribute to the linen‑loving, beach‑walking women who embody quiet coastal luxury. We’re talking Nancy Meyers–style icons like Meryl Streep and the late Diane Keaton — women who make coastal-inspired fashion look youthful and elegant, not frumpy and forgettable.

In honor of this cozy-chic aesthetic, we’ve rounded up 17 coastal‑grandma cardigans that capture the breezy charm, soft textures and easy elegance the look is known for. From puff‑sleeve silhouettes to colorful and open‑stitch styles, these picks from Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Abercrombie & Fitch make coastal luxury feel totally wearable. Shop the look below — starting at $17.

17 Youthful Coastal‑Grandma Cardigans Made For Spring

1. Our Favorite: With an ultra‑relaxed fit, this lightweight cropped cardigan lets you rock the coastal‑grandma trend while keeping things fresh, flirty and totally comfortable. The compliment-worthy style comes in a range of colors, including red, green and butter yellow.

2. Nantucket Vibes: Go full nautical-chic in this blue‑and‑white cardigan, complete with an eye‑catching scallop trim. The cozy silhouette makes it an easy match for distressed denim, boho maxi skirts and everything in between.

3. Boutique Style: Achieve rich‑mom style on a budget with a textured knit cardigan from Amazon. The roomy piece has that heirloom quality that brings a touch of quiet luxury to even your simplest looks.

4. Work to Home: It looks and feels like cashmere, but Petal & Pup’s elbow-length cardigan is breathable, affordable and totally spring‑ready. Reviewers rave that it’s the cozy staple they reach for from desk to downtime.

5. Slimming Silhouette: Cleverly draw attention away from your midsection with a peplum‑style cropped cardigan from All In Favor. Even better, it’s finished with sweet feminine details like ruffle sleeves and a classic pointelle knit.

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6. No Heaviness: Get the cable‑knit look without the heaviness with Lucky Brand’s short‑sleeve cardigan. It captures the coastal‑grandma feel while staying modern rather than frumpy.

7. Scenic Style: Put your love for coastal fashion on display in this roomy Abercrombie & Fitch layer. The cream knit features a charming sailboat scene that instantly channels breezy seaside style.

8. On Point: At first glance, this pointelle gray cardigan seems understated, but the intricate stitch detail makes it a coastal classic with quiet‑luxury appeal. Reviewers can’t get over how soft it feels and how high‑end it looks.

9. Spring-Approved: We love a cardigan you can rock well into spring (maybe even summer), and this cropped short‑sleeve option is the perfect lightweight layer for warmer days. Pick from spring-centric colors like red, green, cream or blue.

10. Beach Babe: Long walks on the beach feel more feasible and fashionable in this open‑knit short‑sleeve cardigan. Reviewers say the breezy layer gives off major vacay vibes.

11. Affordable Luxury: No brand nails affordable luxury style like Quince, and the brand’s cropped cotton cardigan is the perfect example. Soft, breathable and elevated enough to wear with anything, it’s the perfect addition to any coastal-grandma capsule collection.

12. Celeb-Loved: Luxury lovers, don’t miss Quince’s best-selling Mongolian cashmere short‑sleeve cardigan. Jessica Alba has worn a similar style from the brand, giving the piece that celebrity‑approved coastal polish.

13. Keep It Light: If you’re not ready to commit to a full‑on button-up, consider this tie‑front crochet cardigan. It’s a lovely spring layering piece that instantly lightens up your coastal-chic closet.

14. Lived-In Look: For that laid‑back luxe vibe, reach for this oversized Free People cardigan. The tie‑front silhouette, roomy sleeves and distressed wash give it immediate coastal charm.

15. Puff-Sleeve Pick: Color Us surprised because we never expected Levi’s to pull out a puff-sleeve cardigan as chic as this. Everything from the oversized buttons to the delicate pointelle knit gives it a soft, feminine feel that’s worlds beyond its usual denim staples.

16. Breezy Design: We’ve seen our fair share of crochet cardigan sweaters, but none have been as chic and wearable as this cropped one. It’ll look especially lovely with monochrome trousers and a pair of easy slip‑on sandals.

17. Seasonally Sensible: Looking to nail the coastal‑grandma aesthetic without being too trendy? CeCe’s V‑neck cardigan — available in a gorgeous lavender and a classic navy — keeps things flirty and fun while still feeling timeless enough to wear year after year.

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Brandi Glanville has Dorit Kemsley’s back as the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star navigates her divorce and drama with PK Kemsley.

The former cast member, 53, defended the current Housewife, 49, after Dorit came to blows with her costars during the Thursday, April 2, episode of the reality show.

“Leave Dorit alone!” Brandi wrote via X on Thursday night. “When I was in her place I got a brand new vagina and put it on my ex-husband’s Amex. We all are a little erratic when we are heartbroken and going through divorce! Team Dorito!”

Brandi was referencing her vaginal rejuvenation surgery, which she got after her split from ex-husband Eddie Cibrian in 2009.

The reality TV star detailed her surgery in her 2013 memoir, Drinking and Tweeting and Other Brandi Blunders.

“I decided that since Eddie ruined my vagina for me, he could pay for a new one,” she wrote. “A week after the vaginal rejuvenation surgery, he was on the phone screaming, ‘What the f**k cost you $12,000? Did you get a nose job?’”

She continued, “I responded simply, ‘Yes. A nose job.’ And I hung up.”

In Thursday’s RHOBH episode, Erika Jayne took aim at Dorit for constantly being late and keeping the other Housewives waiting. Dorit defended her tardiness, claiming it was because she was on the phone with her kids, son Jagger, 12, and daughter Phoenix, 10. (Dorit filed for divorce from their father, PK, in April 2025.)

“Great, how long does that take? We all have kids. Why would you keep us all waiting? Because your kids are more important than everybody else’s kids?” Erika continued. “Send us a text and say, ‘Hey, I’m checking on my kids, I’ll be down in five.’ … You don’t think you need to do that?”

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After Rachel Zoe suggested that Dorit was going through a lot due to the breakdown of her marriage to PK, Erika hit back.

“We’re all going through a f*** ton,” Erika began before Dorit interrupted to express her disbelief that Erika was also going through hard times.

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“Are you kidding? What the f*** do you think it is? My husband went to prison. The f*** are you talking about? I’m going to trial,” Erika responded. “Your kids and your divorce are like — let’s not do the pain thing, like, where we do the pain Olympics.”

Erika’s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, was convicted of wire fraud in 2024 and sentenced to seven years in prison. While Erika was never charged with a crime, the trustee presiding over Tom’s bankruptcy case sued her for $25 million. That trial is set to start later this year.

In the episode, tensions ultimately escalated to the point where Erika and Dorit called each other “c***s” during the heated exchange.

Prince Archie is hitting the slopes with a little help from his dad, Prince Harry!

In a sweet video shared by doting mom Meghan Markle via Instagram on Thursday, March 2, Archie, 6, can be seen practicing his skiing skills with his father.

Archie follows behind the Duke of Sussex, who leads the way on the slopes, and appears to be picking up his new skill as he glides along the snow with ease.

“My boys. Quick learner, Archie! So proud ❤️,” Meghan, 44, captioned the video.

As well as Archie, Meghan and Harry are the parents of daughter Princess Lilibet, 4.

One of Meghan’s best friends, Kelly McKee Zajfen, recently gushed about the Duchess of Sussex’s parenting abilities exclusively to Us Weekly.

“She’s my best friend and such a support,” Kelly told Us at the Alliance for Children’s Rights 34th annual Champions for Children on March 19 in Beverly Hills. “It’s incredible to watch her as a parent.”

“She leads also by example, and she’s such a warm light, and she always says yes, so it means everything,” added Kelly, who was supported by Meghan at the event.

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Meghan Markle is happily celebrating Mother’s Day 2025 with her two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet — even if that means she’s more of a climbing gym than a human being. “Happy Mother’s Day! Cheers to juggling it all with joy,” Meghan, 43, gushed via Instagram on Sunday, May 11, sharing a new picture […]

Meghan and Harry, 41, also recently praised a landmark ruling against Meta and Google over social media addiction among minors.

On March 25, a Los Angeles jury ordered the two companies to pay $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages to a young woman who alleged that its platforms were designed to be addictive and caused her harm as a minor. Meta owns Instagram, while Google owns YouTube.

“This verdict is a reckoning,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement to Us at the time. “For too long, families have paid the price for platforms built with total disregard for the children they reach. We stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced. Today, the truth has been heard and precedent has been set.”

A jury ruled that Meta must pay the woman — identified as K.G.M. — $4.2 million in combined compensatory and punitive damages. Google was ordered to pay $1.8 million.

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Both Meta and Google said they disagreed with the jury’s verdict and expressed plans to appeal.

“Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online,” a Meta spokesperson told NBC News in late March.

Google spokesperson José Castañeda told NBC News that the case “misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site.”

Everyone’s juggling a lot in The Pitt Season 2, but Isa Briones’ storyline as Trinity Santos feels especially full. Not only is being a second-year resident at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s Emergency Department especially taxing, but on this particular day, she also faces the return of Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball), Dr. Robby’s (Noah Wyle) pending exit for his sabbatical, and the realization that she might not get precisely what she wants out of her relationship with Dr. Garcia (Alexandra Metz). As is very often the case with The Pitt, the writers do an exceptional job of blending workplace challenges with personal concerns to craft stories about fully realized people giving everything they’ve got to others, while trying to figure out how to care for themselves in the process.

With The Pitt closing in on its Season 2 finale, Briones carved out the time to swing by the Collider Ladies Night studio to discuss everything that’s happened through Episode 13, “7:00 PM,” before jetting off to New York City for her run in Just in Time on Broadway. We covered lessons learned from her father, Jon Jon Briones, takeaways from Star Trek: Picard, what it was like joining the cast of The Pitt, and, of course, everything Santos is trying to power through on July 4th.

Robby Leaving Is More Destabilizing for Santos Than You Might Think

“She’s losing a bit of a safe space.”

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Dr. Robby is the Chief Attending Physician at the ED. Him leaving for a three-month sabbatical is bound to impact everyone working in the department, but it could prove especially trying for Santos.

In the middle of Episode 12, “6:00 PM,” Robby is supervising her, and when the patient embraces the risk he took that landed him in the hospital, Robby says, “Amor fait,” which means, “Love of fate.” Santos says back, “Memento mori,” which translates to, “Remember you must die.” Robby follows that up with, “Tomato, tomahto,” a response that leaves Santos speechless.

“Doing the scene, what we were really trying to solidify in these last few episodes was just how much she’s kind of clinging to Robby, and how him leaving is yet another destabilizing thing amongst so many destabilizing things in the day that she’s having. He’s one of the only people who knows what happened and who felt like was on her side with the Langdon stuff, and now she’s entering a world where he’s back and Robby’s gonna be gone. She’s losing a bit of a safe space, and so I think hearing him talk so morbidly about his trip is kind of like, ‘What the hell?’ It’s this like, ‘Oh, I might be really losing this person,’ and that just kind of digs it a little deeper for her to retreat into her little sadness shell.”

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Santos Wants More from Garcia

“No one loves me, and I’m gonna be alone, and I should be alone.”

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Another person Santos appears to be losing in Season 2 is Garcia. In Episode 10, “4:00 PM,” while passing in the hall, Santos calls Garcia out for criticizing her in front of Langdon and asks, “Whose side are you on?” Garcia tells her, “Langdon made a mistake and owned up to it. Let it go.” As one would expect, that doesn’t sit well with Santos and she continues to push her side of the argument. But, Garcia puts are hard stop on it by telling her, “You want to have sex and eat ramen in bed, I’m your girl, but if you want to talk about this Langdon shit again, call a therapist.”

Given the rocky state of their relationship and that it’s abundantly clear Santos isn’t getting everything she wants from it, I asked Briones to compare her relationship goals at the start of the show to what Santos’ is looking for from a partner now. She began:

“When you first meet her, she’s so go-getter and so coming-in-hot and wanting to prove herself, and I think there was obviously attraction there, but I also think it was like, oh, this is someone who is not off-put by my testing energy. She’s actually matching it and kind of likes it. So, I think there was kind of like an, ‘Oh, we feel like equals in a way, and we feel like we get each other.’ Also, ‘She’s in surgery. I want to go into surgery.’ There may be a little bit of that.”

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What changed? As Briones put it, “I think now she’s caught feelings a bit.” She continued:

“You see that Whitaker has become a person that she is now kind of letting in reluctantly, and with Garcia, I think it’s like, this is someone who should be the person that I would let in, like a romantic partner. In her attempts, that has been shut down to make it go anywhere more serious. I think all of that compounding on this day is just leading her to further believe, ‘No one loves me, and I’m gonna be alone, and I should be alone.’ The one person who is showing her love and wants to be there for her is Whitaker, and she’s like, ‘Fuck you!’”

And this doesn’t just pertain to what’s happening in The Pitt Season 2, or even what’s happened since the beginning of the show. Santos’ frustrations are also connected to times in her life pre-The Pitt when she wasn’t heard. Briones explained:

“I think she’s felt not heard a lot in the past, obviously, about the Langdon stuff, but also about things far before the show starts that we hear a little bit about. I think she’s not been believed when she’s told the truth before, and so I think just wanting someone to hear her is a really big thing.”

Santos Needs Whitaker, And This Scene in Episode 12 Proves It

“Clearly everything is coming to the surface, and she has to spit this out at someone, and it’s gonna be him.”

As Briones noted, the one person who’s especially eager to hear her out and support her is a person she consistently pushes away — Whitaker (Gerran Howell).

Episode 12 concludes with a significant exchange between the two. It’s not just about Langdon. It’s about everything. It begins with Santos taking a blade from the suture cart and then when Whitaker asks her what’s going on, she lets it all out — the frustrations with the Langdon situation, feeling abandoned by The Pitt community, concerns about Robby leaving, pressure from Dr. Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), things not working out with Garcia the way she’d like, and then, to top it all off, she calls Whitaker out for not telling her about “squatting at Robby’s bachelor pad.”

It’s a phenomenal performance beat by Briones who imbues an exposition-heavy moment with significant emotion and subtext. When asked about tackling such a scene, Briones even mentioned, “Sometimes you have a dialogue like that where it’s clear you’re just trying to remind the audience what has happened, but it’s like, no, no, this was clearly everything is coming to the surface.” She continued:

“If you really look at the subtext of it, it shows how comfortable she is with him. She doesn’t really talk about anything with anyone else, but the fact that she’s willing to confront all this stuff to his face and accidentally show, ‘I’m scared to be alone,’ that’s really a very special character moment where you realize just how much she needs him.”

Looking for even more from Briones on Santos’ The Pitt Season 2 storyline? Be sure to watch her full Collider Ladies Night interview in the video at the top of this article.

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Release Date

January 9, 2025

Network

Max

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Showrunner

R. Scott Gemmill

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Directors

Amanda Marsalis

Writers

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Joe Sachs, Cynthia Adarkwa

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  Dr. Michael ‘Robby’ Robinavitch

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  Dr. Heather Collins

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Y’all, the streets were buzzing on Thursday as Megan Thee Stallion made her highly anticipated return to Broadway. And let’s just say…she didn’t come to play. After a brief hospitalization due to health concerns, Megan stepped out looking fierce and fully back in the spotlight. And, she reminded everyone why she’s the definition of “Hot Girl Energy.”

RELATED: Megan Thee Stallion Speaks Out As More Details Are Reportedly Shared About What Led To Her Recent Hospitalization

Megan Thee Stallion Returns To Broadway After Health Scare

On Thursday, a clip shared to social media shows Meg dressed in a pink velour matching tracksuit as she hopped out of a sleek black SUV, phone in hand, staying lowkey with only a few people outside to witness her arrival. She didn’t seem to say much as she walked into what appeared to be the Broadway venue, but onlookers couldn’t help noticing her confident stride. And, the Houston-born rapper proved that even after a health scare, she is still bringing her signature style and presence wherever she goes.

Fans Send Love And Laughs Megan Thee Stallion’s Way

Fans online ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section to add in their two cents. Many pushed back at haters, pointing out that dehydration doesn’t take that long to bounce back from. Meanwhile, some questioned why people were shading her after a legitimate health scare. And of course, a few couldn’t resist cracking jokes, turning the moment into pure humor.

One Instagram user @adose.of.neci_ said, “Body tea!!! But I hope she listens to her body more and relax♥️”

This Instagram user @xleela94 added, “Yall do know you can bounce right back after being dehydrated 😂🤦🏾‍♀️”

And, Instagram user @mr_do_tooo_much shared, “Me after a hang over 😂 exhausted af“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @_mymflife_ commented, “Those stage lights are so hot! It’s easy to suffer exhaustion underneath them.“

While Instagram user @sauvion_kamaya joked, “Me after I leave his house at 5am😂”

Finally, Instagram user @theeecyn_city said, “At least she’s okay! 🙌🏽”

Hot Girl Meg Exits Broadway Show After Sudden Illness

Y’all, Broadway fans got a scare on Tuesday night when Megan Thee Stallion suddenly vanished mid-show during her debut as Zidler in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical.’ As previously reported, Megan became “very ill” during the performance and was rushed to a local hospital, with her symptoms reportedly including exhaustion, dehydration, and more.

Her hairstylist, Kellon Deryck, took to social media asking for prayers, while audience member Loren LoRosa tweeted about the sudden disruption and Meg’s unexpected exit. It was also reported that the FDNY responded to the theater for a female having trouble breathing, though it’s not officially confirmed if that was Megan. Despite the scary moment, Meg is set to continue her run in the show through May 17, proving Hot Girl Energy isn’t going anywhere—even on Broadway.

RELATED: Prayers Up! Megan Thee Stallion Reportedly Rushed To The Hospital In Middle Of ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Broadway Performance

Published Apr 3, 2026, 9:01 AM EDT

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