James Van Der Beek, best known for starring in “Dawson’s Creek” on television, and the movie “Varsity Blues”, lost his battle with colorectal cancer yesterday. He was only 48 years old. James was best known as the star of “Dawson’s Creek”, which ran for six seasons, from 1998 to 2003 on the WB, and spawned the infamous James Van Der Beek crying meme. He was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in 2024. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Brook, and six children between the ages of 4 and 15. The family set up a GoFundMe, because his medical care left them “out of funds”. As of last night, it had surpassed $1.1 million. (Check out tributes from Chad Michael Murray, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Krysten Ritter, and more.)
Norwegian biathlete Sturla Holm Laegreid became a sensation. Not for winning a bronze medal, but for admitting to the entire world that he lost the love of his life by cheating on her. Well, said love of Sturla’s life has spoken, and there’s no happy Hollywood ending. She still doesn’t forgive him and now she’s also upset that he put their business out in front of the whole world. And he kinda stole the spotlight away from his teammate, Johan-Olav Botn, who won gold in the event.
An interview with Dolly Parton from 2005 is making the rounds again. Here she is talking about how her family keeps her grounded. (You can listen to that interview here.)
Geo TV says Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ movie is getting a sequel. It received four Academy Award nominations this year.
The Star says “American Idol” judge Carrie Underwood is allegedly scaling back her work commitments to prioritize her marriage with husband Mike Fisher. A source reveals, “He’s at a point where he desperately wants his wife back. Mike and others in Carrie’s life have been urging her to stop chasing the dollar and appreciate what she has in Tennessee. The farm is like a paradise and she rarely gets to appreciate it. But that will change when she has time on her hands. Carrie’s longing to recharge her batteries and reassess what’s important to her, starting with her marriage.”
People magazine says Alfonso Ribeiro is the Godfather of James Van Der Beek’s daughter Gwendolyn. James passed away yesterday before Alfonso posted; “I’m so broken right now with the passing of my friend @vanderjames today. He was my true friend brother and life guide. I will always hold my role as Gwen’s Goddie daddy as one of the most important roles of my life. I love you James and know I have a guardian angel watching over me. Being able to say goodbye this weekend will always live with me. RIP my brother. RIP.”
The Globe says Lenny Kravitz is allegedly encouraging Harry Styles to propose to his daughter Zoë. A source says, “He’s urging Harry to hurry up! Harry and Lenny bonded almost instantly, probably because they have that shared language of music. It’s more than that, though. They really have a very similar outlook on life. Lenny loves how happy Harry makes his daughter. Harry seems to ground her in a way no other guy has ever been able to. Lenny has had great relationships with all her exes, but there’s no one so far that he’s connected with the way he has with Harry. He really thinks Zoë has found a gem.”
The Star says Jennifer Aniston is allegedly supporting her boyfriend, Jim Curtis, financially because he is selling his New York condo and struggling with missed payments and debts. An insider reveals, “Jen doesn’t see financial issues as some mark against a person’s character, and she’s ready to do whatever she can to help Jim live his best life. She believes Jim deserves more success. When Jen’s in someone’s corner, she’s all the way in.”
RadarOnline.com claims Meryl Streep is allegedly eager for a quick wedding with Martin Short, but her ex, Don Gummer, is holding things up. A source claims, “Her divorce to Don [Gummer] is dragging on. It’s giving her and Martin major stress heading into 2026. He is getting impatient, and he’s a very old-fashioned guy. He wants them to get married and live together – now. It’s obvious Meryl is madly in love. Martin is quick, intelligent and, of course, funny. He makes her laugh. A sense of humor can be very attractive. Meryl says she wants to marry Martin, too, but she doesn’t want to press the divorce with Don. The whole thing is a delicate balance because they have kids and grandkids. Luckily, Martin trusts Meryl. In the end, he knows it will all work out. They’ll get their dream wedding.”
The Globe says Keith Urban’s daughters have allegedly sided with Nicole Kidman. An insider reveals, The word is that they consider him an insensitive dog and they’re giving him a wide berth and are firmly supporting their mom instead. It’s a harsh pill for Keith to swallow, but if he’s gotten serious with someone else, then it’s perfectly understandable why he’s quickly turned into persona non grata with the kids. The girls still love Keith very much and it’s likely in time, they’ll soften and want to spend time with him. But he has a lot of explaining to do if he wants to reestablish his relationship with them, and the secretive way he’s gone about things has done him no favors.”
The Daily Mail says Mick Jagger’s fiancée, Melanie Hamrick, was recently mugged in London. The ballerina shared the upsetting news on Instagram. An alarming trend of brazen daytime heists in London has led to concerns about safety in the city. The mugging occurred outside of a club. Melanie wrote: ‘This is incredibly hard to share, but I was physically attacked at Annabels Mayfair tonight. I’m so thankful to my friends for protecting me. Two people grabbed me from behind and thank god for good people who stepped in to help me. I’m shaken, sad and heartbroken that people can treat each other this way.’
The Star says Kelly Clarkson has no regrets about ending her talk show. A source says, “It’s not about money, but about quality of life. She’s excited and has no regrets, even though it’s very sad to be walking away from a lot of people she really cared about, [her staff], who were like family in a lot of ways.”
Parade magazine says Post Malone’s childhood home in Grapevine, Texas has hit the market for $549,900. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom house is where the superstar lived before his career took off. The Zillow listing reads: “Tastefully updated 1,685 sq ft single-family home in the heart of Grapevine—famously known as Post Malone’s childhood home. This thoughtfully renovated residence offers an open-concept floor plan with excellent flow, abundant natural light, and a great use of space throughout. Recent upgrades include a beautifully updated primary bathroom, triple-pane energy-efficient windows, a new AC unit, and a new water heater, plus many additional improvements. Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking—perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style. Ideally located less than a one-mile walk to Grapevine’s sought-after Main Street, offering endless dining, shopping, and access to the nearby recreation center.”
Cody Johnson tells People magazine that his daughters have changed how he looks at success. “Being a dad is the greatest accomplishment I’ll ever have. Awards are wonderful, but going home and hearing my girls say ‘Daddy’ is what really matters to me.”
Morgan Wallen tells People magazine that his upbringing influenced how he wants to raise his son. “I want to raise him with the same values my parents taught me. I want to teach him the same values that I was taught when I was growing up.”
