​Actor Nicholas Brendon, who is best known for playing Xander Harris on all seven seasons of the original “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” series. According to a statement released by his family, the actor passed away from natural causes at the age of 54. He had been plagued by health issues in recent years, including a cardiac incident in 2022.. Nicholas Brendon’s Family Asks For Privacy After His Passing. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. On Friday, March 20, the late actor’s family confirmed his passing in a brief statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter.. “We are heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon. He passed in his sleep of natural causes,” they wrote in a brief statement, going on to say: “Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans. He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was.”. “While it’s no secret that Nicholas had struggles in the past, he was on medications and treatment to manage his diagnosis and he was optimistic about the future at the time of his passing,” they continued. “Our family asks for privacy during this time as we grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart.”. In the hours after the news broke, his “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” costars took to social media to pay tribute.. Sarah Michelle Gellar Mourns Nicholas Brendon’s Death With Poignant ‘Buffy’ Quote. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar). Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the titular Buffy Summers, took to Instagram to pay tribute to her late costar with a quote that Xander said during the show’s seventh and final season.. “They’ll never know how tough it is to be the one who isn’t chosen. To live so near to the spotlight, and never step in it. But I know. I see more than anybody realizes, because nobody’s watching me,” she quoted.. “I saw you Nicky,” she added. “I know you are at peace, in that big rocking chair in the sky.”. Alyson Hannigan Also Pays Tribute With A ‘Buffy’ Photo. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Alyson Hannigan Denisof (@alysonhannigan). Similarly, Alyson Hannigan, who played the witchy Willow, took to Instagram to share a screenshot of Xander holding a crying Willow during one of the show’s most emotional episodes.. “My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers. I will think of you every time I see a rocking chair. I love you. RIP,” she wrote alongside the photo.. David Boreanaz Also Pays Tribute To Nicholas Brendon. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by David Boreanaz (@imdboreanaz). Actor David Boreanaz played the vampire Angel during the early seasons of “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” before moving to his own spin-off show, “Angel.”. In a lengthy caption, the “Bones?  

​Keith Urban has seemingly lost more than just his marriage over the past year. After nearly two decades with Nicole Kidman, the pair split in September over irreconcilable differences.. According to reports, his daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith, whom he shares with Nicole Kidman, have allegedly cut him off.. As part of their divorce agreement, Nicole Kidman was granted primary custody, with orders that the children spend over 300 days a year with her.. Tammie Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA. Since splitting from Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban has kept busy with his ongoing tour and appears to be coping well with the end of his marriage on the outside.. However, behind the scenes, he is said to be facing a difficult time with regard to his relationship with his daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith, whom he shares with the actress.. Earlier reports claimed there was a growing distance between him and his daughters, and the situation is now said to have worsened in recent weeks.. “The kids have essentially cut off contact with Keith,” a source told Rob Shuter’s #ShutterScoop. “This isn’t just about a quote — it’s been building for a while.”. Urban’s relationship with his daughters became strained following his split from Kidman, and while he has tried to remain patient for things to improve, he is now reportedly losing hope that they will.. “He’s putting on a brave face,” the source says. “But privately, he feels like he’s lost his daughters.”. Casey Flanigan/imageSPACE / MEGA. While Keith Urban has been touring, his daughters have remained with Nicole Kidman, who has primary custody under their divorce agreement.. In recent weeks, the actress has appeared with them at events, highlighting the close bond they share.. This became even more apparent when Sunday Rose called Kidman her “biggest inspiration” and credited her as a “key part of everything” she does in a recent interview with an Australia-based outlet.. Despite Urban being a creative himself, there was little to no mention of him in the remarks from the 17-year-old, which, according to insiders, deeply stung the singer.. “Seeing it in black and white like that really hurt,” said a source, adding that Urban “feels erased.”. As for his relationship with his daughters, Urban is said to be uncomfortable with the current status quo but feels powerless as he “doesn’t know how to fix it.”. MEGA. Previous speculation suggested that Kidman had turned the children against their father, but sources have refuted this, noting that the couple’s daughters are old enough to form their own understanding of the situation.. “Nicole hasn’t turned the kids on him; they’ve made their own choices about their dad,” an insider remarked, per the Daily Mail. “She isn’t like that. Keith hasn’t tried much to make things better in their eyes. The girls have always been very close with their mother. They are her everything.”. Meanwhile, regarding why the children  

​Former “Real Housewives of New York” star Bethenny Frankel has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding Taylor Frankie Paul, “The Bachelorette,” and “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.“. In a new video, Frankel, who has never been one to bite her tongue, seemed to slam Paul and her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, for putting their minor children through a “toxic” cycle.. In her video, Frankel also praised ABC for cancelling Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette,” saying that other networks would love to have one of their stars embroiled in a scandal such as this.. View this post on Instagram. In her video, Frankel, who spent years on reality TV, said there are two villains in the Paul and Mortensen situation and one victim: their minor child, Ever.. “The couple, who are in a toxic, self-fulfilling spiral, have subjected the child to this environment,” she said.. Frankel went on to say that she could understand if someone working four jobs chose to stay in a problematic relationship.. “But in any other situation, there is absolutely no excuse,” she added.. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/MEGA. Frankel then spoke about ABC’s decision to cancel the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette,” in which Paul was scheduled to star.. “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” the statement said, per The Blast.. Frankel said that ABC did “the right thing” by pulling the show, despite knowing the company could lose over $10 million in revenue.. The “Skinny Girl” founder said in her video that Paul’s situation would be “reality gold” on other networks. “This is reality gold,” she added before saying, “In fact, people are probably contemplating how to get her on their show.”. “So, don’t hate the player, hate the game,” she finished.. View this post on Instagram. ABC’s decision to cancel Paul’s season of “The Bachelorette” came after a video of her appearing to assault her ex, Mortensen, was shared online.. The clip shows Paul striking Mortensen, pulling his hair, and even throwing two metal chairs at him, one of which hit her daughter.. “This is called physical abuse. This is all you do,” Mortensen said in the video. “It’s the only thing you know how to do is hurt me. You think this is OK? It’s not OK. Holy sh-t.”. LISA OConnor/AFF-USA.com / MEGA. Through her representative, Paul broke her silence on the situation and thanked ABC for their support.. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm,” the rep said.. Mortensen called the situation “deeply upsetting” in a statement to PEOPLE. ?  

​Meghan Markle‘s As Ever brand deal with Netflix reportedly left the company with millions of dollars in the hole.. Industry insiders and sources revealed that the streaming giant “cut a loss” after deciding to end their partnership with the duchess’s lifestyle brand, with many claiming there was no point in continuing the deal since Meghan’s cooking show will not be returning for a third season.. The latest report comes after Meghan Markle and her husband, Prince Harry, were called out in a bombshell exposé about their alleged struggles to find footing in Hollywood.. Meghan Markle’s Netflix Partnership Reportedly Ends In Loss: As Ever Brand Fails To Deliver Returns. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Meghan has come under severe scrutiny after it was revealed that her lifestyle brand As Ever’s partnership with Netflix had ended after less than a year.. The lifestyle brand launched alongside her series “With Love, Meghan,” which is not expected to continue into a third season.. Behind the scenes, insiders shared with Page Six that the streaming giant invested millions but saw limited returns, leading to a quiet exit from the deal.. “Netflix put millions behind this deal, and I don’t think they saw a return whatsoever. They just cut a loss,” a source said.. Others noted that there was no need for the streaming giant to maintain the lifestyle brand deal, as Meghan’s “With Love, Meghan” has also reportedly been canned.. Insiders Claim Some Netflix Staff Disliked Working With The Duchess on Her Show. MEGA. There are also murmurs of internal friction, with a Netflix staffer telling the news outlet that some individuals “did not enjoy working with Meghan on her lifestyle show.. However, the source also noted that “there is no love lost” between Meghan and many at Netflix since the end of “With Love, Meghan.”. The duchess herself once acknowledged the intense demands of building both a show and a brand, describing the process as “incredibly liberating” and “incredibly lonely.”. A Netflix source added they were surprised by the split, asking: “Why ever in the world would Netflix put all this money into the deal and then say the plan was to let it go after 11 months?”. They added, “You can try to spin it whatever way you want, but it’s just not true.”. Meghan Markle’s Relationship With Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos. James Whatling / MEGA. Meanwhile, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who originally backed the Sussexes with a reported $100 million deal in 2020, has consistently expressed confidence in Meghan’s cultural influence.. Though rumors of tension have circulated, representatives on both sides insist there’s been no major fallout.. Sarandos had previously praised the As Ever brand, telling Variety that Meghan is “underestimated in terms of her influence on culture” and calling the venture “a big discovery model” for Netflix.. While some within Hollywood suggested the working relationship had grown  

​Barry Keoghan is getting real about the darker side of fame, and how online hate has started to take a serious toll. The “Saltburn” star opened up in a candid interview about stepping back from public life, revealing how harsh comments about his appearance and personal life have impacted not only him, but his work and his role as a father.. Barry Keoghan Calls Out ‘A Lot Of Hate’ On Social Media. Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s “The Morning Mash Up,” Keoghan didn’t shy away from addressing the reality of navigating social media as a public figure.. “I think I removed myself from online, but I’m still a curious human being that wants to go on and, if I attend an event or if I go somewhere, you want to see how it was received. And it’s not nice,” he explained in an audio clip.. He went on to describe the environment online as overwhelmingly negative. “There’s a lot of hate online. It’s a lot of abuse of how I look,” Keoghan added.. Actor Says Online Hate Has Changed His Behavior. OConnor-Arroyo / AFF-USA.com / MEGA. The Irish actor admitted the constant criticism has begun to affect how he moves through his career and personal life.. “I say this being absolute pure and honest to you: It’s becoming a problem,” he went on. “So yeah, I don’t have to hide away because I am hiding away. I don’t have to go to places because I actually don’t go to places because of these things. But when that starts leaking into your art, it becomes a problem because then you don’t even want to be on screen anymore.”. Beyond his own experience, Keoghan shared that his biggest concern is how the negativity could affect his young son down the line. “It is disappointing for the fans, but it’s also disappointing that my little boy has to read all of this stuff when he gets older,” Keoghan stated, making it clear that protecting his child remains a top priority.. Barry Keoghan Deactivated Instagram After ‘Lines Were Crossed’. Fred Duval/MEGA. Keoghan’s recent comments come after he stepped away from Instagram in 2024 following intense speculation about his split from Sabrina Carpenter. At the time, he addressed the situation in a lengthy message, explaining why he felt the need to remove himself from the platform.. “I can only sit and take so much. My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to,” he wrote. “I have to respond now because it’s getting to a place where there are too many lines being crossed.”. The actor added, “I deactivated my account because I can no longer let this stuff distract from my family and my work. The messages I have received, no person should ever have to read them. Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine.”. Keoghan Says Trolls Attacked His Family And Personal Past. Xavier Collin/Image Press Ag