Entertainment

February 12, 2026

RIP James Van Der Beek: ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘Varsity Blues’ Star Dies at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A devoted husband and father of six, he became a familiar face in the late 1990s and early 2000s, starring in a run of hit TV shows and films. Many will remember him best as the earnest teen heartthrob in Dawson’s Creek, as well as for his role in the high school sports drama Varsity Blues.

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February 3, 2026

KPop Demon Hunters’ Mega Hit “Golden” Earns K-Pop Its First-Ever Grammy Award

The movie KPop Demon Hunters has introduced K-Pop music to new audiences around the world. After becoming the most-watched film in Netflix’s history and topping the Hot 100 for eight weeks with the song “Golden” last year, it has now achieved another milestone for this genre of music. The film has earned K-Pop as a whole its first Grammy Award ever. Written by EJAE (who is also the singing voice of the character Rumi)

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January 31, 2026

The Story Behind the First Black Performer to Host Her Own TV Show in the U.S.

On July 3, 1950, Hazel Scott became the first Black performer to host her own television show in the United States. Eponymously titled The Hazel Scott Show, the program showcased Scott’s tremendous talent as a pianist, premiering with strong ratings and stellar reviews. But decades before her TV show, Scott had already proven herself a pioneer within the Black music scene and beyond.

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