Countless TV shows have great actors, great acting, and incredible plots that draw us in. We get attached to the characters of our favorite shows. And when they die on the show, it devastates us.
Whether you tune into a show weekly or go on a binge to watch a season over the course of a weekend (guilty!), we have a list of 20 character deaths that we’re still mourning.
Prepare yourself…this is filled with spoiler alerts!
Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd on Grey’s Anatomy
How many people actually screamed when Derek was killed? Many kept waiting for him to recover, but he didn’t.
George O’Malley on Grey’s Anatomy
No one saw George’s death coming, and when he was brought to the ER and eventually died, it was devastating.
Denny Duquette on Grey’s Anatomy
Denny’s death on the show was a tough one to take, but luckily actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan has gone on to do plenty of other shows.
Now, Jay-Z appears to be looking to clear his name for good. Today (March 3), Jay-Z filed a countersuit against his former Jane Doe accuser in Alabama federal court, according to Billboard.
In documents obtained by the outlet, Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) claims the accuser “voluntarily admitted” her claims were “a false, malicious story.”
“Mr. Carter does not commence this action lightly,” reads the compliant. “But the extortion and abuse of Mr. Carter by Doe and her lawyers must stop.”
It continues: “Defendants [Jane Doe and former lawyer Tony Buzbee] devised and executed their plan to accuse Mr. Carter of sexual assault and used national news and media outlets to disseminate the fabricated accusations to millions despite the falsity of the accusation. Defendants’ actions were willful and purposeful in order to maximize the reputational harm to Mr. Carter and induce Mr. Carter to pay them.”
“Doe has now voluntarily admitted directly to representatives of Mr. Carter that the story brought before the world in court and on global television was just that: a false, malicious story,” closes the document. “She has admitted that Mr. Carter did not assault her; and that indeed it was Buzbee himself… who pushed her to go forward with the false narrative of the assault by Mr. Carter in order to leverage a maximum payday.”
Buzbee quickly fired back with a statement to the outlet denying the claims made against him. “This case is baloney and has no legal merit,” he wrote. Shawn Carter’s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story. She won’t. Instead, she has stated repeatedly she stands by her claims. These same group of investigators have been caught on tape offering to pay people to sue me and my firm. This is just another attempt to intimidate and bully this poor woman that we will deal with in due course.”
Well, that moment is now. Today (March 3), Tyla’s official music video for “Push 2 Start Remix” featuring Sean Paul was finally shared to YouTube. Despite the growing online discourse around Tyla’s frequent use of popular references, for this video it was only right.
With the responsibility of bridging both parties rich sonic, dance, and fashion histories, Tyla was sure to pay homage to what has come before her. The most obvious being the subtle nods to Paul’s iconic 2002 music video for “I’m Still In Love with You” featuring Sasha.
From the quick camera cuts and vibrantly colorful backdrops to the strategic use of background dancers, Tyla’s “Push 2 Start Remix” video is a tantalizing throwback to 2000s Caribbean dance culture.
Fans in the comment section were not shy about expressing their love for the visual.
“It’s giving ‘Rude Boy’ (by Rihanna) meets ‘I’m Still In Love With You’ (by Sean Paul) with a twist of Tyla,” wrote one user.
“Tyla is bringing us back to the 2000s celebrities that we didn’t experience because we were kids, as a Gen Zs. ,” penned another.
“Giving early 2000s dancehall riddim days,” chimed another.
Watch Tyla’s official music video for “Push 2 Start Remix” featuring Sean Paul above.
On March 1, legendary soul singer, songwriter, and actress Angie Stone tragically died at the age of 63 years old.
Since then fans of the “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” vocalist have flooded online forums and social media platforms with heartfelt messages about Stone. Several touching tributes from her fellow musicians, past collaborators, and industry friends have poured in. Beyoncé, Anthony Hamilton, Syleena Johnson, Eric Benét, and Keke Wyatt are just a few folks that paid their respects publicly to the late recording artists.
Over on her official website, Beyoncé penned a note in honor of her The Fighting Temptations co-star.
“Thank you for your voice, your strength and your artistry,” she wrote. “Your incredible legacy will live on forever. Rest in peace, Angie Stone.”
Stone’s R&B Divas: Atlanta co-stars and longtime friends Syleena Johnson and KeKe Wyatt also shared touching messages in her honor.
“I have been [privileged] to know you as as a sister friend and always my soror,” wrote Syleena Johnson on Instagram. “At your induction ceremony, I told you that you were now stuck with me forever…..I love you sis. And while I am heartbroken that God found it to time for you to be with him, my heart is broken that we will not be able to have you here with all of us….I am devastated and there actually aren’t any words good enough for me to express myself. RIH Angie…”
Wyatt preceded that, writing: “ANGIE I’m speechless …. Thank you for being a wonderful sister/friend. Thanks for being such an amazing Auntie to All My Babies!!! We love You! Rest in Heaven! ”
Other tribute poured in from musicians Eric Benét and Anthony Hamilton.
“I have a deep deep pain and no words,” penned Benét. “Rest in Power Angie Stone.”
“Queen! Angie. I’m devastated ,” wrote Hamilton. Sending prayers and love to your family, children, and the millions who loved you. You will forever be in our hearts Fly high my Soul Sista .”
According to a statement provided by Stone’s longtime representative, Deborah R. Champagne, the singer tragically died as a result of injuries sustained during a car crash late February 28.
According to Rolling Stone, Drake and iHeartMedia have reached a settlement in the musician’s payola lawsuit. Based on documents obtained by the outlet, both parties came to a mutual agreement which was then confirmed on paper in the Bexar County, Texas courts.
“Petitioner and iHeartMedia, Inc. have reached an amicable resolution of the dispute to the satisfaction of both sides,” read the notation.
In a supposedly updated statement provided to OVO affiliate and The Breakfast Club co-host Loren Lorosa, iHeartMedia maintains they did not participate nor collude with any other entity in a payola scheme to increase the popularity of Lamar’s Grammy Award-winning record.
“In exchange for documents that showed iHeart did nothing wrong, Drake agreed to drop his petition,” wrote Lorosa on X (formerly Twitter). “No payments were made — by either one of us.”
The metaphorical jury is still out as it relates to the lawsuit’s co-defendants UMG and Spotify, both of which also deny any wrongdoing.
Welcome to the Crumbl Cookie report! If you’ve been disappointed by all the recent repeats that have hit the Crumbl menu over the last two months, you’re going to love this week. It’s not that the cookies on this week’s list are all completely new, but many of them haven’t been on the Crumbl menu for over half a year, so even the returning flavors deserve a warm welcome.
This is a great week for people who like their desserts complex, creative, and eye-catching. Aside from the Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip, you aren’t going to find any cookies this week that are faithful spins on a classic. So if you’re looking for a Snickerdoodle, Oatmeal Cookie, or any other classic build — this isn’t your week. But if you like stuff that is out of left field, it’s going to be hard to pick which to skip this week.
Luckily, we’re here to separate the good from the bad for you! Let’s dive into this week’s best treats.
7. Frosted Strawberry ft. Pop-Tarts
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Whether you like this cookie is going to come down to how much nostalgia you have for Pop-Tarts. I have none, I grew up on toast. This cookie features a crumbly, buttery base infused with strawberry filling and topped with white chocolate and crushed pieces of Strawberry Pop-Tart.
It offers a mix of toasty butter flavors with the occasional bright, super-sweet strawberry infusion. To me, the flavors clash a bit and it might go down as the only cookie from Crumbl where I’ve actually wanted to scrape off the toppings and just enjoy the base.
The Bottom Line:
If you have nostalgia for this flavor of Pop-Tart, this is probably and easy pick-up. For me, someone who didn’t grow up on Pop-Tarts, this just taste like a mess of clashing flavors.
6. Cake Batter
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
If you’re looking for a cookie that triples down on cake batter, look no further. This cookie features a buttery, sweet, cake batter base topped with cake batter cream cheese, and crumbles of… you guessed it, cake batter! That’s a lot of cake batter, and while I love the super sweet, buttery, and vanilla-rich flavors this cookie offers, it feels a bit too one note.
I’d order it in a six-pack, but if you’re picking up a four-pack or a single cookie, I’d say skip this one unless you’re crazy about cake batter.
The Bottom Line:
The ultimate cake batter cookie.
5. Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Simply, the best chocolate chip cookie of all time. This is the sort of cookie that leaves you wanting for nothing — it has a perfect balance of butter and brown sugar flavor, and is loaded up with rich and complex semi-sweet chocolate chips, with just a touch of sea salt to keep the cookie from coming across too sweet.
Even though I’ve had this cookie more times than I can count, I still order it every other week. It’s that good.
The Bottom Line:
My all-time-favorite chocolate chip cookie. If this is your first time at Crumbl, this cookie is essential eating, even though we didn’t rank it first.
4. Turtle Cheesecake
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Crumbl loves to put their spin on cheesecake, and while generally, I find them all to be a little samey and unimaginative, the Turtle Cheesecake is on a whole other level. This dessert is a masterclass in flavor and texture, it features a classic tangy and sweet cheesecake base topped with a thick layer of caramel, chocolate ganache, and pecans, all over a cookies and cream crumble base.
A forkful will give you a blend of sweet, tangy, rich, nutty, and toasty flavors, with a nice textural crunch that helps distract from the decadent super-sweet flavors.
The Bottom Line:
Decadent and rich with a wonderful nutty texture. One of Crumbl’s best cheesecakes.
3. Cookies & Cream Brownie
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
I love this brownie. It features a luxurious dark chocolate base topped with a layer of white drop buttercream, a drizzle of chocolate ganache, and crushed cookies and cream cookies on top. The brownie is perfectly baked, with a slightly crunchy exterior and a moist interior that gets stuck in your teeth in the best way.
This is the sort of brownie you’re going to need a glass of milk to eat. Interestingly, Crumbl is trying a new strategy with this one — it’s being named the Dessert Of The Month, which means it’ll be available to purchase all month long. That makes it a little bit less essential in our eyes, but considering how delicious it is, it’s definitely worth a pick-up.
The Bottom Line:
A classic fudge brownie with a creamy and textural twist.
2. S’mores
Dane Rivera
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
Delicious! Consider this cookie a tie with our top pick. The S’mores features a graham cracker chocolate chip base topped with a milk chocolate drizzle, graham cracker crumbles, and a big semi-melted marshmallow.
Honey and cinnamon greet your tastebuds before the sweet chocolate notes take over. You’ll have to get to the middle of the cookie to taste the marshmallow, but when you get to it, it adds a bright and creamy sweetness to the cinnamon, chocolate, and honey blend. There are a lot of flavors to latch on to here, so if you’re looking for a bouquet of flavors, you’re going to love this one.
The Bottom Line:
Arguably better than an actual s’more. Crumbl’s S’mores takes everything great about that classic campfire treat and elevates it with high-quality ingredients.
1. Churro Toffee White Chip
Thoughts & Tasting Notes:
I’ve always wanted to like Crumbl’s Churro cookie because, well, I love churros. But that cookie has never really caught the magic of an actual churro to me. It has a sweet cinnamon and vanilla-rich flavor, but it has never really risen above a mid-tier cookie because it’s kind of boring and one-note. But this week’s Churro Toffee White Chip remedies my main issue with the OG Churro cookie by adding in two more ingredients that really level up the flavor.
The cookie features a sweet and floral vanilla base and is infused with rich toasty toffee and white chocolate and dusted with a heavy dose of cinnamon sugar. Biting into it provides a medley of complementary flavors — the sweet, delicate vanilla notes are contrasted by the rich caramelized notes of the toffee, while the white drops bring in a burst of chalky richness that is tamed by the spicy and complex cinnamon notes.
What we love most about this cookie is the balance of flavors. It never pushes too much in one direction. Instead, everything you taste here is harmonious, resulting in a cookie that is more than the sum of its parts.
The Bottom Line:
A balance of sweet, floral, toasty, caramelized, rich, and spicy flavors. The Churro Toffee White Chip is easily Crumbl’s best cinnamon cookie.
Apple TV+ isn’t the most prolific streamer for spy thriller content, but the tech giant’s streamer does have the most singularly prolific spy series that’s currently running. Also, Slow Horses might be the most consistently enjoyable and bingeable show on streaming today. So there.
As viewers know, the Gary Oldman-starring series is based upon Mick Herron’s bestselling Slough Horses novels. This show combines fascinatingly flawed characters with superb dialogue, along with satisfying top notes of espionage and bottom notes of Oldman farting and stuffing his face as jaded spymaster Jackson Lamb. To be perfectly blunt, this show gives people what they cannot find elsewhere: spies who aren’t suave, slick, and never screw up. It’s funny, too, so you might be wondering when the show will be back.
Does Slow Horses Season 5 Have A Release Date?
Nope, at least not at present. The show will definitely return in 2025, however, and the sixth season is already filming.
Furthermore, this series has always managed to return within a year for each six-episode season (in April 2022, December 2022, November 2023, and September 2024), so the fifth season should surface by late summer (or earlier).
Slow Horses will be back with Oldman and several returning cast members including Jack Lowden, Rosalind Eleazar, Kristin Scott Thomas, Christopher Chung as Roddy Ho, James Callis. The first four seasons are available to stream on Apple TV+.
Host Conan O’Brien’s Kendrick Lamar and Drake joke paid off big time at the 2025 Oscars. Not only because it was really good, but also because it made one of his writers 50 bucks.
During last night’s ceremony, the former Late Night host quipped, “We’re halfway through the show, which means it’s time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile.” He added, “Don’t worry, I’m lawyered up.” Conan didn’t come up with the joke, however. Comedian and writer Skyler Higley took credit for it on X, writing, “wrote the Kendrick Lamar joke and bet our executive producer $50 that it would kill. just made $50.”
In a series of follow-up posts, Higley, a writer for Taylor Tomlinson’s After Midnight and a fan of good music, thanked “the academy and S&P for folding and not cutting this joke.” He was also told that “people being mad racist on this Nazi website. I’m not gonna break down how jokes work and structure to you. Unfortunately many of you are simply dumb and/or racist. I’m having a wonderful time tonight and that’s not changing!” The joke was so good, it even led to what Higley accurately described as the “dumbest post of all time.”
If Higley ever decides to retire from joke writing, he has a promising future as an illustrator!
This past weekend, American pop culture enthusiasts were tuned in to the Oscars. Over in the UK, though, it was all about the BRIT Awards, essentially their version of the Grammys. Indeed, big names were at the BRITs, including Sabrina Carpenter, who delivered a racy performance that got some folks upset.
The performance had many online thinking about the UK’s 9 p.m. watershed, meaning that programming not suitable for young audiences cannot be aired before that time in the UK. (In United States television broadcasting, there’s also a watershed and it’s at 10 p.m.) This had some joking that some viewers would be reaching out to Ofcom, a UK regulatory group with authority over the country’s broadcasting. One X (formerly Twitter) user wrote, “Sabrina Carpenter doing Bed Chem pre-watershed? The ofcom complaints about that performance are gonna be through the roof but I enjoyed it. That’s my girl!”
Indeed, there were upset viewers.
One wrote, “Sorry not a good idea to open up with before 9pm! It’s still family time, very inappropriate.” Another said, “As a dad of 11 and 13 year old girls I am fuming that this was the opening scenes of #BRITs2025.” Another wrote, “F*cking ridiculous. 8.23pm. Lots of little girls watching this. Learning that female artists have to dress & perform like a prostitute to become famous.. @Ofcom @ITV there’s a watershed for a reason. Who decided this was appropriate for family viewing at 8.20 on sat prime time?”
It’s not clear how many complaints Ofcom actually received, but some see the backlash as a badge of honor: One user wrote, “The fact there are threats to contact Ofcom after Sabrina Carpenter’s BRITs performance shows pop music is well and truly back.”
Peacock is the home of Natasha Lyonne portraying a fictional and accidental detective in Poker Face, but NBCUniversal’s streaming service also tackles true crime, and soon, Peacock, will head into thriller mode with a series that isn’t exactly true crime but sure could be a true story. Let’s not waste any more time and head into the abyss of Long Bright River and what to expect.
Plot
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Lone Bright River is based upon the same-named book by Liz Moore and follows the perspective of Mickey (Amanda Seyfried). As a Philly cop, she patrols the Kensington neighborhood (where she grew up), which has been devastated by the opioid crisis, and (of course) a multi-murder case ends up hitting too close to home. This will presumably be a limited series, although you know what happens when limited series are too successful, right? We’ll see if this ends up following the path of, say, Apple TV+’s Presumed Innocent, but officially, we can expect eight episodes from the Seyfried-starring series.
Executive producer Nikki Toscano (Hunters, The Offer) explained in a press release how she gobbled up Moore’s “novel in one sitting,” and she describes this “breathtakingly beautiful story” as being “as compelling in its family drama as it was in its murder mystery.” As with the book, Toscano took the challenge of hopping back and forth between past and present to fully flesh out Mickey’s connection to this case, and Toscano was thrilled to adapt “this moving love story between two sisters.”
Also importantly, Toscano aimed to make this story “deconstruct the ‘police as savior’ narrative,” and she made it a goal “to upend stereotypes: of those born into poverty and addiction, of those engaging in sex work, of those who have been written off or marginalized after they’ve seemingly fallen through the cracks of their community, and finally, of those engaged in police work.”
Further, Toscano warns, “Strap yourself in – ’cause this is Amanda like you’ve never seen her before – flawed and raw, tarred by guilt and shame and legacy, but never more compelling. She puts every ounce of her soul onto the screen and her performance will break your heart.”
Moore chimed into the press release while explaining that her inspiration for the Long Bright River novel didn’t come from a single source but includes her experiences in Kensington along with “my own family’s history of addiction,” by “being a sister,” and “living in the city of Philadelphia.” And if this series is half as successful as the book, Moore’s portrait of Kensington will be the source of much bingewatching.
Cast
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In addition to Seyfried, Long Bright River stars Nicholas Pinnock, Ashleigh Cummings, John Doman, Callum Vinson, Britne Oldford, Matthew Del Negro, Dash Mihok, Harriet Sansom Harris, Perry Mattfeld, and Patch Darragh.
Release Date
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Long Bright River debuts on March 13.
Trailer
This looks like the Internet’s next crime drama addiction.
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,” wrote one user.
…..I love you sis. And while I am heartbroken that God found it to time for you to be with him, my heart is broken that we will not be able to have you here with all of us….I am devastated and there actually aren’t any words good enough for me to express myself. RIH Angie…”
Fly high my Soul Sista 
.”
