‘Love Island USA’ has the internet in a frenzy. Friday night’s Casa Amor recoupling delivered shocking twists, broken trust, and emotional confrontations as Islanders made their final decisions about whether to reunite with their original partners or pursue new connections. The dramatic episode quickly sparked heated debates across social media, with fans divided over several key moments. Among those joining the conversation was actress Marsai Martin, whose reaction to the explosive recoupling prompted social media users to weigh in with their own opinions.

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‘Love Island USA’ Casa Amor Recoupling Sparks Heated Confrontations

On Friday, June 27, ‘Love Island USA’ had one of its most explosive moments of the season thus far. Friday’s episode marked the end of Casa Amor, giving Islanders the opportunity to either remain loyal to their original partners or recouple with someone new after days of exploring new relationships.

One of the night’s biggest moments came when Aniya chose to remain loyal to KC, only for him to return to the villa alongside Casa Amor bombshell Tiera. After the recoupling, KC explained that his decision was about “choosing himself,” a statement that quickly fueled tension throughout the villa. The emotional moment prompted several of the women in the villa to rally behind Aniya. As emotions ran high, a heated exchange between Trinity and Tiera quickly unfolded, leaving viewers stunned. The confrontation spread across social media, with many users joking that the dating series had started to resemble an episode of ‘Baddies’.

Marsai Martin Shares Her Thoughts On The Explosive Episode

As conversations surrounding KC and Aniya’s relationship continued online, viewers remained split over whether KC made the right decision. Some fans argued that KC had every right to explore new connections during Casa Amor and return with the person he felt was the better match. Others believed he misled Aniya throughout the experience and unfairly left her single and vulnerable during one of the villa’s most emotional moments. Actress Marsai Martin also joined the online discussion sharing her thoughts on her Instagram Story, writing, “@loveislandusa y’all got me defending MEN. I’m annoyed 😭”

Social Media Weighs In

Marsai Martin’s post quickly circulated online, with fans debating whether they agreed with her perspective on the episode over in The Shade Room Teens comment section.

Instagram user @josephhamir wrote, “Marsai…you’re losing me bro wait a minute 😭 Are we all watching the same show??? Like are some of y’all genuinely watching with your ears closed half the time KC is not in the right 😂 At the end of the day Trinity deserved to say her peace bc he had so much to say about her and Bryce, yea more licks for you KC.”

Another Instagram user @nivsiaq wrote, “There’s nothing wrong with KC exploring but how he went about it is wildd.”

While Instagram user @kvnnedydasia wrote, “So… what he said about Aniya was all okay? as if the girls wasn’t gonna attack him after they all heard it?”

Instagram user @drakelyn0 wrote, “Close your ears then. Matter fact just don’t tune in 😭 titi did the absolute most! Then her laughing when Aniya went to cry solidified everything.”

Another Instagram user @tkthomasss wrote, “Marsai being a bird was not on my bingo card 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭”

While Instagram user @yosidthekid wrote, “Like y’all can’t tell me the villa girls were not doing the f**** most.”

Instagram user @the_infamous_ashley wrote, “No seriously how yall mad he picked who he liked its giving what ya’ll did last season with Taylor. Like isn’t that the point of love island”

Another Instagram user @diam0nddd_ wrote, “Oh wow I never thought I’d see the day where I had to call Ms. Marsai an airhead”

While Instagram user @1cysag wrote, “I liked you Marsai I really did…”

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Political commentator Meghan McCain is weighing in on the intentionally false abuse claims against former presidential candidate Pete Buttegieg.

“Absolutely horrified at what happened to @PeteButtegieg and his family,” the former The View cohost, 41, wrote via X on Saturday, June 27. “I am so sick of dirty, cruel politics and am truly deeply upset by the involvement of his children. It is wildly f***ed up.”

She concluded, “This world has to do better.”

On Friday, June 26, the former secretary of transportation, 44, revealed that he had been the target of an intentionally fake abuse claim to child protective services (CPS), resulting in an investigation.

“Someone decided to hurt our family this week,” Buttigieg wrote via Substack. “They explained that there had been an allegation against me, that it concerned our 4-year-old twins and that a forensic interview had been arranged for the children the following day. I could not be present at the children’s interview, nor could any family member sit in.”

Buttigieg shares twins Penelope and Gus with his husband, Chasten Buttigieg. The pair married in June 2018, making Pete one of the most prolific openly gay politicians in American politics. As such, he has also been subjected to anti-LGBTQ attacks.

“I was bewildered and troubled, but tried to stay calm,” Pete continued in his Substack post. “I’m used to any number of falsehoods, attacks and serious problems being thrown my way. What I didn’t understand was what could have led to this kind of visit. Then, the CPS worker told me something that made my stomach turn: I was not to be alone around the children, at least until the interview took place the next day.”

As a result of the investigation, the former Mayor of Sound Bend, Indiana, was forced to leave his two children with their grandparents.

“The 24 hours until they returned are among the darkest hours of my life,” he wrote. “I tried to get my head around the idea that I had been accused of something so serious that I couldn’t be alone around my own children and had consented to have them interviewed by strangers, without my knowing where the accusation had come from or even what it contained.”

After the investigation and interview, authorities told Pete that the abuse claim was made by an “anonymous” individual.

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“The caller said that he had spoken to a woman who claimed to have met me at a conference several years ago in Alabama, where she said I told her that I had committed unspeakable violent crimes, and the caller believed my children were still at risk,” Pete claimed. “That was all. The officer had a couple of obvious questions. He asked if I had been to a town where the woman claimed she had met me. I have not. Then, the officer made clear that he believed this was politically motivated, and said it would not be referred to a prosecutor.”

Neither the law enforcement officials nor CPS found evidence to substantiate the accuser’s allegation, meaning that Pete could resume watching his kids “unsupervised.”

“Now, our family is left to deal with the aftermath,” Pete stated in his essay. “I worry about any unseen effects this had on our kids, on Chasten and me and on the rest of our family. Even though the accusation was absurdly and obviously false, and was promptly rejected by law enforcement, I still worry about the harm it has done.”

Dean McDermott is celebrating a milestone in his sobriety journey.

“WOW we wee WOW!! 3 years!! Couldn’t have done it without my Family, Friends, Fellowship, Sponsor and a 12 step program!!” McDermott, 59, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 26. “It all started with surrendering and asking for help.”

He continued, “The best decision I’ve ever made. If you’re struggling, reach out. I love you all.”

McDermott also uploaded a video, calling himself “clean Dean” and proclaiming that he is in good spirits.

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Dean McDermott has a reason to celebrate after reaching one year of sobriety. The actor, 57, took to Instagram on Tuesday, July 2, to commemorate the milestone moment, writing, “Last week was an incredible week of love, hugs and recovery. Thank you to my Sponsor, my Sponsee Brothers and everyone in the fellowship for celebrating […]

“Today, June 26, I celebrate three years being clean and sober. Yes, it can be done,” he said. “I want to let you know out there if you’re suffering and you’re in pain [that] it can be done. If I can do it, you can do it. It starts by reaching out your hand and asking for help.”

McDermott continued, “I know in your darkest days that seems like Mount Everest to do that, but reach out. … Ask for help, it’s OK. You can’t do this thing alone, none of us can.”

McDermott, who stopped drinking following his 2023 divorce from Tori Spelling, initially blamed the demise of his marriage on his continued substance abuse issues.

“Alcohol made me feel good enough. I started feeling good enough until it got to a point where it didn’t — it ended up in isolation,” McDermott told the Daily Mail in November 2023. “It ended up with me drinking a fifth of tequila every night, seven days a week and a handful of [prescription medications] by myself with a beautiful family in the other room. That’s what it led to and that’s what led to the brokenness and to what happened between me and Tori. I couldn’t do it anymore. I couldn’t live that life anymore. I was tired of the anger and the yelling.”

According to McDermott, his alcohol-induced fights “petrified” Spelling, 53, and their five children. (McDermott also shares son Jack, 27, with ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace.)

“I would wake up angry that I woke up and I have these five, six beautiful kids in my life, but I was so dark and hopeless, I couldn’t see that,” McDermott recalled to the outlet, praising Spelling’s support. “She came from just such a place of love and wanting me to be healthy and happy. … It was codependence. She put my well-being well ahead of hers. She loved me so much that she didn’t really want to tell me how it was affecting her, although I could see it in her face.”

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Spelling and McDermott finalized their divorce in November 2025, since pledging to be amicable coparents.

“We’re great coparents. Our relationship is fantastic,” McDermott exclusively told Us Weekly that month. “We’re a united front. It’s all about the kids. At the end of the day, we’re a family, right? And whether we’re together or not, I love Tori. I’ll love her for the rest of my life, and she’s gonna love me for the rest of her life.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Roomies, Chris Brown and Usher just stepped on stage together, and baby… social media has been all over the place ever since. Fans have been blowing up the timeline with clips from their opening night—while some are in full celebration mode praising the vocals, choreography, and production, others are giving mixed reviews and debating if the show truly lived up to the hype.

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Wait cause I might need to pull up to Chris Brown & Usher’s tour after seeing this 😭 pic.twitter.com/7hrm7CM0e6

— She’s Fishy ➐ (@ShesFishy) June 27, 2026

That usher and Chris brown tour seems like a waste of time if you saw Chris brown on previous tour it’s literally the same set list and everything

— Juicy (@JasmineWilliam9) June 27, 2026

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This tour was rushed, Usher got more time, Chris Brown performed like what 3 new songs from his album and the set list is still the same from the last 2 tours🙄 they played fr

— 🥶 (@_BadTingzs) June 27, 2026

This man recording Chris Brown hugging his wife is hilarious, he really said: ‘Ay Chris, that’s my wife’. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/FQMxAIbZvR

— 𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖔 (@hwloiza) June 27, 2026

Chris Brown and Usher closing the show with New Flame.

These two R&B legends right here 🔥. pic.twitter.com/RORrrq6OA7

— 𝖍𝖊𝖑𝖔 (@hwloiza) June 27, 2026

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To Chris Brown and Usher: have a successful and amazing tour your music makes life easier 🙏 God bless pic.twitter.com/9TiqQa5rru

— Binyam 🧳📜🏰🏯 (@Binyam12x) June 27, 2026

The Chris brown and Usher tour just started and man oh man 🥹

— H.E.R💜 (@Etericaaaaa) June 27, 2026

time to mute the words chris brown, breezy, rnb, tour, usher, fly, show 😭😭 yall NOT spoiling my $500 ticket tf

— Lrrr🌈 (@SlimTheeMILF) June 27, 2026

The Setlist For That Usher & Chris Brown Tour Is Hella Fye.

— Kenny (@FunSizedKennayy) June 27, 2026

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Looks Like Some Fans Weren’t Rocking With The Tour

Of course, not everyone walked away impressed. Some fans criticized the setlist, saying a few of their favorite hits were missing, while others questioned whether the show truly felt like a “joint” tour, arguing one artist seemed to get more shine than the other. Meanwhile, plenty of users picked apart everything from the pacing to the stage time, proving social media always has something to say—even when two R&B heavyweights share the spotlight.

That Chris Brown and Usher tour looks a hot mess

— Chellz⚡️ (@chellzzz__) June 27, 2026

Welp, Chris Brown has ruined the Raymond Brown tour for me and my sister B/C he wants to do the same damn setlist, dance and barely sings then not add any live vocals + band—WE’RE CANCELING PLANS!
Disney for Christmas it is 🥰

— pnkahontas✨ (@xSuchABARBIE) June 26, 2026

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Chris Brown and Usher not having a live band for this tour is very strange to me pic.twitter.com/qOKU5h5rao

— Picture It, Sicily 1922 (@Shutheesmurfup) June 27, 2026

Tour is 75% Chris Brown 20% usher 5% special guest lol

— Nate (@YBHN8) June 27, 2026

Chris Brown on that tour with the auto tune turned up EXTRA high atp…meanwhile Usher just belting songs out like he still in the studio 🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️🙂‍↔️

— BreezeBeDrawlin (@BreezeTheGhost) June 27, 2026

Chris brown should’ve made a tour with Omarion better smh USHER? C’mon I’m still annoyed 😂🤦🏻‍♀️

— MUAAAH 💋🍒 (@GratefulLife24) June 27, 2026

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Courteney Cox is reportedly entering a new chapter in her life after quietly ending her long-term relationship with Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid.

The couple, who had been together for more than a decade, are said to have parted ways amicably after growing apart while living increasingly separate lives.

Despite the reported split, Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid have remained respectful of one another, with sources describing the breakup as mutual and free of drama.

Cox has reportedly separated from her musician boyfriend, Johnny McDaid, after more than a decade together.

According to the Daily Mail, the couple quietly parted ways toward the end of last year, with sources close to the former pair saying the separation was mutual and free of drama, with both remaining on good terms despite deciding to move forward separately.

Cox, widely recognized for portraying Monica Geller on the hit sitcom “Friends,” has spent most of her time in Los Angeles, while McDaid, a member of “Snow Patrol” and acclaimed songwriter, has largely been based in London.

Friends suggest the distance and their increasingly different lifestyles played a role in the decision.

“Johnny speaks incredibly highly of Courteney. They had a very deep relationship, and they remain extremely amicable. They are great friends and care about each other very much,” a friend reportedly said.

“This was not an ugly split. They had simply reached a point where they were living different lives,” the source added.

A Look Back At Courteney Cox And Johnny McDaid’s Romance

The pair first met in 2013 through mutual friends, including singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, who has worked closely with McDaid throughout his career.

Their romance quickly blossomed, leading to an engagement in 2014, which had fans at the time anticipating a wedding.

Although they briefly split in 2015, they reconciled the following year and remained together for several years afterward.

Both had previously spoken warmly about their relationship. Cox once reflected that their earlier breakup ultimately strengthened their bond, while McDaid publicly expressed gratitude for having her in his life.

Johnny McDaid Is Already Dating Someone Else After His Split From The Actress

McDaid and Cox’s last public appearances together included a double date in Malibu last summer with fellow “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston and wellness coach Jim Curtis. They were also photographed attending the US Open in September.

Since ending their relationship, both are said to be focusing on new chapters in their personal lives.

Reports suggest McDaid has recently begun seeing someone new, and according to the Daily Mail, things are still fresh with the singer and his new lover.

Cox, on the other hand, has been romantically linked to actor Greg Kinnear after the two were spotted together in New York. However, the duo has maintained they are simply friends,

Courteney Cox Celebrates Daughter Coco’s 22nd Birthday With Heartfelt Tribute

While navigating this new chapter, Cox has continued to focus on family and remains close to her former husband, David Arquette.

The pair, who share daughter Coco Arquette, have long been praised for their cooperative co-parenting relationship.

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Earlier this month, the actress marked Coco’s 22nd birthday with a touching tribute on social media, giving fans a rare glimpse into their mother-daughter bond. The post featured a series of photos, including a selfie that highlighted the pair’s striking resemblance. In the image, Cox and Coco posed cheek-to-cheek, showing off similar brunette hairstyles and matching freckles.

Another photo took followers back in time, showing a younger Courteney holding Coco as a child while spending time by the ocean.

Alongside the pictures, the actress shared a heartfelt message celebrating her daughter.

“Happy Birthday, Co,” she wrote. “You are such a wise soul. Funniest person I know and my life teacher. I love you.”

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Courteney Cox Reflects On Close Bond With Daughter Coco After Heartfelt Birthday Tribute

The birthday tribute followed a similarly emotional message Cox shared for Coco’s 21st birthday the previous year. At the time, she posted a throwback photo from Coco’s infancy and expressed the depth of her love for her daughter.

“My heart barely fits inside my chest for the amount of love I have for you,” she wrote. “Keep it coming, Co to the Lo. I’m so happy I’m your Bourt Lemon. Happy birthday. I love you so much.”

Although Cox generally keeps family moments private, she and Coco have occasionally opened up about their relationship. During a joint interview in 2018, the pair spoke candidly about their close bond and the typical disagreements that come with raising a teenager. “We bicker, let’s be honest, but we love each other,” Cox said at the time. “We laugh a lot, for sure.”

The actress also admitted that, like many parents of teenagers, she sometimes wished her daughter would share more about her life. “I want her to tell me everything, and she doesn’t want to tell me anything,” she said. “Exactly the opposite of the childhood I had.”

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Alan Ritchson has had a big year in 2026, but that doesn’t come as much of a surprise to fans who have been following his career with interest over the last few years. Ritchson made his Netflix debut in the massive sci-fi blockbuster, War Machine, which has gone on to become one of the top 10 most-watched movies of all time on the platform. Netflix has already confirmed that a sequel to the film is in the works. Ritchson will also return to his signature role as Jack Reacher in the hit Prime Video series, Reacher, before the end of this year. Prime Video has already announced that Reacher Season 4 is on the way sometime in 2026, and the series has been picked up for Season 5 ahead of its official return.

War Machine is far from the first time that Alan Ritchson has starred in a big-budget blockbuster, though. Back in 2023, when he had only starred in one season of Reacher, Ritchson joined the Fast & Furious franchise for the massively expensive blockbuster, Fast X, which grossed over $700 million at the global box office. While this would be a huge success story for almost any other movie ever made, Fast X’s $340 million budget means the film didn’t net as much profit at the box office as Universal Pictures certainly would have liked. Still, the film has redeemed itself in the years since streaming on Peacock, where it has consistently been one of the top 10 most-watched titles. It’s also a smash hit on VOD platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV, where it’s a popular rental and purchase. This all comes before the premiere of the final installment, Fast Forever, in 2028.

When Does Alan Ritchson’s Next Movie Come Out?

Alan Ritchson’s next action movie, Motor City, is coming to theaters on July 24, 2026, between the releases of The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film is set against the backdrop of Detroit in the 1970s, and it follows a man who finds himself embroiled in a revenge plot against the man who ruined his life and took his girl away. Shailene Woodley, who recently starred in the second season of Paradise, will star opposite Alan Ritchson in the film. Halo and Den of Thieves veteran Pablo Schreiber will also have a key role, along with Ben Foster.

Check out Fast X on Peacock in America, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Ritchson’s future projects.

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May 19, 2023

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Whew! PlaqueboyMax has the internet cracking up after his wig started sliding off during the Norwegian national anthem at the World Cup match. The hilarious moment quickly went viral online.

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PlaqueBoyMax’s Hair Has The Internet Crackin’ Up  During Norway vs. France Match

PlaqueboyMax recently attended Norway’s match against France while wearing an outfit inspired by Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland. For the match, Max wore a red Norway jersey paired with a long blonde wig styled into a slicked-back ponytail, a signature hairstyle often associated with Haaland. Several fans attending the game also appeared dressed as lookalikes of the soccer star, making the tribute a fun part of the event. However, the lighthearted moment quickly took an unexpected turn during Norway’s national anthem when Max repeatedly struggled to keep his wig in place. As the wig continued to slip, he appeared visibly frustrated as he tried to hold it together. The hilarious clip quickly made its rounds online, with viewers joking that the moment became even funnier thanks to the reactions of the people standing behind him as it all unfolded.

Social Media Reacts

The Shade Room Teens’ Instagram comment section quickly filled with jokes after PlaqueBoyMax’s video began circulating online.

Instagram user @biancaisking wrote, “😂😂😂😂😂”

Another Instagram user @kedarlastarr_ wrote, “The dude behind him got me weak asfc  😂😂😂😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @miyw0rld wrote, “he really knows how to pmo 😂..”

Instagram user @iitsbxby.nene wrote, “The guy in the back 😂😂😂 that’s literally my face as I’m watching this”

Another Instagram user @http.naimah wrote, “Now they know how we feel when are wigs start doing that 😂😒”

While Instagram user @thatskaee wrote, “What’s wrong with him fr”

Instagram user @officialniamyrick wrote, “everything about this funny asl 😂😂”

Another Instagram user @bonitaapplebumm_pt2 wrote, “This me wearing wigs in this hear lmaoooo”

While Instagram user @yaayaa_theone wrote, “This is why you shouldn’t take on what you can’t handle”

PlaqueBoyMax Recently Went Viral For His Thoughts On Twerking

The wig mishap isn’t the only reason PlaqueboyMax has been trending this week. Earlier this week, the streamer sparked debate online after sharing his thoughts on twerking during a livestream. In the viral clip, Max questioned why twerking is often viewed as a dance primarily for women and wondered why more men don’t participate.“Why isn’t twerking a gender-neutral dance?” he asked before speaking on breaking gender barriers and questioning why twerking is often viewed as a dance only for women. His comments quickly sparked mixed reactions across social media.

Related: New Look? Social Media Reacts As PlaqueboyMax Debuts Facial Dermal Piercings (PHOTO)

South American soccer star Héctor Bello is sharing an update after his wife, Andrea Bello, tragically died in the catastrophic Venezuelan earthquakes earlier this week.

“I want to reiterate: I haven’t asked anyone for money, nor have I set up any mobile payment accounts. I am traveling to Venezuela,” Héctor, 28, wrote in Spanish via his Instagram Stories on Friday, June 26. “We are only asking for diapers, wet wipes, baby clothes and fruit. I haven’t posted any mobile payment details on social media.”

Without asking for financial assistance, the soccer player said that his friends David Barreto and Victor Castro have been gathering any donated materials to assist him and his daughter in the wake of the tragedy.

“They are the ones handling the donations right now. I’m also grateful to the people who helped yesterday,” Héctor said. “[My daughter] has already been discharged from the hospital and is staying at the home of her aunt’s close friend. We no longer need the shelter, and the baby is doing well. We’ve only asked for personal necessities.no money at all.”

Related: Soccer Player Hector Bello’s Wife Died Shielding Baby During Earthquake

South American soccer star Héctor Bello’s wife, Andrea Bello, died amid the recent catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela. “You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy. I’ll make sure to remind our baby girl how wonderful you were and how much you loved her,” Héctor, 28, wrote via Instagram on Friday, June 26. “I’ll tell her the […]

Héctor and Andrea welcomed their daughter, Alana, in 2024. Nearly two years later, Andrea was found dead after two earthquakes — one 7.2 and another 7.5 in magnitude — hit Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24. At least 920 people were killed and as many as 3,300 were left injured at the time of publication.

“We regret to inform you that the partner of Cumanes footballer Héctor Bello ‘Kike’ was found dead in the rubble after the earthquake that shook the country yesterday afternoon/evening,” a statement shared by soccer club Cumaná de Campeones read. “His daughter survived the collapse of the building where the entire family lived. The entire state of Sucre and the entire football community embrace you and stand with you in respect and solidarity, hoping you find peace in this time of sorrow.”

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Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek died at age […]

Breaking his silence on the tragedy, Héctor revealed via Instagram that Andrea had shielded their 20-month-old daughter during the natural disaster, using her body to save their child.

“You’ll always be our favorite heroine, Mommy. I’ll make sure to remind our baby girl how wonderful you were and how much you loved her,” he wrote in a social media tribute. “’ll tell her the story of how you saved her, my love — how you gave your own life for our daughter, how you were a brave woman who never abandoned her, even as you breathed your last.”

Héctor concluded, “You left my soul shattered. You left me to fight this battle alone — a fight we always said was ours to face together. Do you remember sending me that photo? I told you, ‘That little girl is so beautiful,’ and you asked, ‘Me too, right?’ and started laughing. I told you, ‘Yes, you’re beautiful too, but not as beautiful as me, haha.’”

Kimberly Van Der Beek still feels her late husband James Van Der Beek’s presence nearly four months after his death at 48.

“Baby, love does not die. Death does not part,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, June 28, sharing throwback photos of the couple.

Kimberly shared additional family photos via her Instagram Stories, recalling how James “was always building something with a child in tow.”

James died in February after battling stage III colorectal cancer. The Dawson’s Creek star is survived by Kimberly and their six children.

“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace,” Kimberly wrote in a statement shared via social media at the time, announcing James’ death. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”

In the months since James’ death, Kimberly has been candid about her bereavement journey.

“Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don’t capture what grief is,” she captioned an Instagram tribute last month. “The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in … and I miss him. We all miss him. Yet, there is a different kind of magic in the air.”

She continued at the time, “I feel him. I know him more deeply. My conscious connection to God has deepened. The veils of the universe have thinned. And I trust that this is the path me and my family have always been intended to walk. The outpouring of support has been tremendous. It’s held our family in the most beautiful of ways.”

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James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a heartfelt message about grief three months after the actor’s death. “Yesterday was three months since we lost @vanderjames. To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement,” Kimberly, 44, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, May 12, alongside a series of photos from her life with […]

Kimberly and her kids recently honored James on Father’s Day, their first since the actor’s death.

“Missing you so much and thinking of how magnificent you were in every single way today,” Kimberly wrote via Instagram on June 21. “And somehow, from the other side? You continue to parent. You’re a marvel.”

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James and Kimberly’s friends also celebrated his journey as a dad in the comments section.

“The best of the best forever. We love you so much James🙏🏼❤️✨,” Nikki Reed replied. “Wrapping all of your little people in the warmest hugs today, and always. ❤️❤️❤️.”

Dave Annable, for his part, added, “The best father there ever was.”