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Before he became one of the best tight ends in NFL history, Travis Kelce was just a baby-faced graduate of the University of Cincinnati.
To celebrate the 2025 NFL Draft Combine, which kicks off Thursday, February 27, in Indianapolis, the Kansas City Chiefs shared a throwback photo via Instagram of Kelce, now 35, from his combine event in 2013. Kelce was 23 years old at the time, eager to impress NFL scouts before the draft.
“Grown up and glowed up! #NFLCombine,” the Chiefs captioned the post, which also shared side-by-side photos of Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones, Drue Tranquill and more team members from their respective combines.
Coming off three seasons with the Cincinnati Bearcats — Kelce was suspended from playing in the 2010 season after testing positive for marijuana — the Chiefs selected him in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft, 63rd overall.
Before Kelce’s rookie year, the Chiefs hired Andy Reid as the team’s new head coach. Reid, 66, detailed Travis’ draft process during a May 2023 appearance on the “New Heights” podcast, which the football star cohosts with his older brother, Jason Kelce.
“I saw [Travis] play against Temple and my son kept telling me, ‘This tight end is unbelievable. [Jason] Kelce’s brother is incredible. He’s 265 pounds. He’s a beast,” Reid said. “Then I get him and he’s 240, but that’s OK.”
Reid, who has coached Kelce every season of his 12-year NFL career, recalled meeting his soon-to-be-superstar for the first time.
“Game’s over, they just destroyed Temple,” Reid said. “I come over to the locker room. He comes be-boppin’ out and just giving me the business like we’re long lost friends. Deep down I’m going, ‘If I get my hands on that son of a buck, I am going to rip his heart out.’”
Reid continued, “But I played along with it. Cocky, cocky. Dammit, he was cocky.’”
The coach explained he was confident in Travis’ “roots” after having drafted Jason in 2011 when Reid was the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles.
“The first five years, it was a war,” Reid said of coaching Travis. “The last five years have been unbelievable.”
“I know everybody wants to know whether or not I’m playing next year and right now I’m just kicking everything down the road,” Travis said on the February 12 episode of “New Heights,” days after the Chiefs’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. “I’m not making any crazy decisions but right now the biggest thing is just being there for my teammates and being there for my coaches, understanding that a lot that goes into this thing.”
He continued, “You know, I’ve been fortunate over the past five, six years — I’ve played more football than anybody. And it’s because the people that are in that building and the fact that we keep going to these AFC Championships and these Super Bowls, that means I’m playing an extra three games more than everybody else in the entire league. That’s a lot of wear and tear on your body and it’s a lot of time spent in the building focusing on your craft, focusing on the task at hand … and that process can be grueling. It can weigh on you.”
Tatum O’Neal won a supporting actress Oscar when she was just 10 years old, starring opposite her father, Ryan O’Neal in the 1973 film Paper Moon — and 50 years later, when Ryan died in December 2023, Tatum learned she had been cut out of his will.
She was devastated at the time, the former child star told Variety in a story published Wednesday, February 26, but now, her perspective has changed.
“Keep it, motherf—er,” Tatum, 61, told the outlet.
Tatum’s defiant stance comes while she still manages the aftermath of a stroke brought on by an accidental drug overdose in 2020 that put her in a six-week coma. She still walks with a cane and says she still struggles with words, people and memories. According to her son, Kevin McEnroe, it’s a major improvement from the immediate aftermath, when a doctor asked him if Tatum would want to live “essentially as a vegetable.”
Now, Kevin, 38, has his mom’s back. He called his late grandfather’s assets “blood money,” adding, “I think the best revenge is your own success.” (Tatum shares Kevin, as well as Sean, 37, and Emily, 33, with ex-husband John McEnroe.)
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Tatum grew up with abusive parents She detailed her upbringing in her 2004 memoir, A Paper Life, in which she accused Ryan and her mom, Joanna Moore, of physical and emotional abuse. She also accused her mom’s ex-boyfriend of trying to rape her and her dad’s drug dealer of sexually assaulting her.
She believes the revelations in her book are what ultimately cut her out of the will.
“The first book that I wrote was just a f—ing honest book,” she said. “And that’s what got him.”
Tatum O’Neal and Ryan O’Neal attend the American Women in Radio and Television 2010 Genii Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center on April 14, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Asked before his death about her allegations, Ryan took issue with his daughter airing the family’s “laundry.”
“She wrote a book — bitch!” he said in a 2009 story for Vanity Fair. “How dare she throw our laundry in the street for money!”
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Despite her upbringing, as well as her own struggles with addiction, Kevin said his mom “is full of love — and I think that that’s something that she was born with.”
Asked how that happened, she credited Kevin.
“I gave birth to my oldest son,” she said. “He was the most joyful, the most loving. And then both of us got into drugs, and that really changed us. And look at him now and look at me now. It’s just beautiful. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.”
Tatum added that she attends meetings over Zoom as a way to sustain her sobriety. Kevin said he is rooting for his mom to achieve a full year without drugs or alcohol.
“I’m not sure she’s ever felt the kind of peace that comes with that,” he said.
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s rep confirmed her death on Wednesday, February 26, shortly after news broke about her passing.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” the actress’ rep told Us Weekly in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
The statement was released shortly after police sources confirmed to Us on Wednesday that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment. The Gossip Girlalum was 39.
The cause of death has not yet been reported, with police sources telling Us that the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
According to multiple insiders, Trachtenberg had a liver transplant before her death. (Page Six also reported on the transplant.)
Fans previously expressed concerns over Trachtenberg’s health after she posted a photo with friend Alexa PenaVega in January 2024. “Michelle u look sick. R u ok?” one user wrote in the Instagram comments section.
Trachtenberg fired back, “Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”
The actress — who gained fame as a child star while playing a sleuth in 1996’s Harriet the Spy — continued to clap back at the negativity in a series of social media posts.
“I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance,” Trachtenberg captioned a selfie in 2024. “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”
“So very sad… horrible news,” Buffy’s David Boreanaz, who played Angel on the series, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday. “R.I.P. and prayers to her and her family.”
Ed Westwick, who portrayed Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl, shared his own Instagram Story tribute, noting that he’s “sending prayers.”
Trachtenberg’s Harriet the Spy costar Rosie O’Donnell reacted to the “heartbreaking” news in a statement to Us, adding, “I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
“Oh Michy … and we lived so close to one another,” Melissa Gilbert, who worked with Trachtenberg on 1996’s A Holiday for Love, wrote via Instagram, sharing a throwback photo from the film. “My heart aches for your family and all those who loved you so… @michelletrachtenberg #ripsweetgirl.”
“Oh Michy … and we lived so close to one another,” Gilbert, 60, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26, alongside a photo of her and Trachtenberg from their 1996 film A Holiday for Love. “My heart aches for your family and all those who loved you so.”
Us Weekly confirmed on Wednesday that Trachtenberg died at age 39. Police sources told Us that her death was not being investigated as suspicious. A source subsequently told Us that Trachtenberg had a liver transplant before her death.
Trachtenberg rose to fame for her role in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy. She subsequently joined the casts of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl. Trachtenberg continued to book TV roles on shows such as Mercy, Weeds and Criminal Minds, and she reprised the role of Georgina Sparks in the 2022 Gossip Girl reboot. She recently hosted and executive produced the docuseries Meet, Marry, Murder.
Before her sudden passing, Trachtenberg slammed criticism from fans after some questioned her appearance. She shared a photo with Alexa PenaVega on Instagram in January 2024, to which a fan wrote back, “Michelle u look sick. R u ok?”
Trachtenberg clapped back in multiple social media comments.
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“Explain to me how I look sick. Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment,” she wrote before elaborating in a separate post, “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”
Trachtenberg’s former costars and celebrity friends have started to reflect on her legacy with public messages. Rosie O’Donnell gave a statement to Us, which read, “Heartbreaking. I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
Despite being catapulted to fame as a child star, Trachtenberg largely stayed out of the spotlight before her shocking passing. She has spoken out about her biggest roles in the years since they came to an end — including playing Dawn on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
“Actually, I was texting with Sarah [Michelle Gellar] the other day. And I was like, ‘Oh, man. I should have taken a whole bunch of stuff [from set],’” she joked to Entertainment Tonight in 2021. “She was like, ‘You don’t leave your house.’ Which is arguably accurate via the COVID.”
Trachtenberg added: “I’ve known Sarah for, oh my god, 30 years. Something to that effect, just shy. And I rubbed her belly at her baby shower when [her daughter] Miss Charlotte was in there. And now she could practically be in college right now. I don’t know.”
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Overheating at night isn’t just uncomfortable — it’s disruptive. No one wants to be yanked out of a dream where they’re on a yacht with their celebrity crush, living their best life, just to crank up the AC. The fix? Ditching heavy, heat-trapping clothing for our favorite cooling pajama sets.
Fabrics like bamboo and Tencel wick away heat and moisture, while lightweight cotton allows for better airflow — keeping you cool and comfortable all night. Whether you prefer full-length pants, capris, or a relaxed short set, there’s a cooling option for everyone. Trust Us, your best sleep yet is just one swap away. Here are 15 cooling pajama sets that will keep you comfy throughout the night.
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1. Bamboo Bliss: This pajama set is like fresh air on hot nights. The fabric is light and breathable — perfect for those nights when the AC can’t keep up.
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3. Luxurious Pick: Cooling pajamas with pockets? Yes, please! Now you have a place for your phone, lip balm or midnight snack.
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6. Twice As Nice: Swap your heat-trapping pajamas for this cooling set, that doubles as an outfit for running errands. It comes in three fun colors and a full range of sizes.
7. Cotton Capris: These pima pajamas are cozy, cool and perfect for lazy days. Not to mention, this pick is stylish enough to wear outside, but no one would blame you for staying in bed.
8. Breezy Sleepwear: Want to lounge in style? This bamboo pajama set has your name written all over it. It’s soft, stretchy and cooling — perfect for those hot summer nights.
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10. An Easy Outfit: A pajama set that doubles as an outfit is always a win! This pick is so good, that you’ll want it in all three styles.
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11. Easy Breezy: Slipping into this cotton short set feels effortless. It’s stretchy, breathable and soft enough to make you hit the snooze button.
12. A Splurge-worthy Pick: If pajamas could feel like silk sheets, this would be the pair. Slipping into them is the perfect way to end the day.
13. Just Right: Staying cool at night is easy with this lightweight set from Amazon. It’s breathable, comfortable and just what you need for warm nights.
14. Barely There: If you love sleeping in almost nothing, this short set is for you. The lightweight fabric keeps you cool without sacrificing comfort.
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“So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,” Westwick, 37, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, February 26, alongside a throwback photo of Trachtenberg from the series. “Sending prayers.”
Police sources confirmed to Us Weekly earlier on Wednesday that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment, located in Midtown West. The incident is not believed to be suspicious. No cause of death has been reported. (The New York Post was the first to break the news.)
Trachtenberg began her career as a child star in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy, which also starred Rosie O’Donnell and Eartha Kitt. She went on to join the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Sarah Michelle Gellar’s sister, Dawn.
In 2008, she made her first appearance on Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks, a former friend of Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) who loved scheming. After starring in 28 episodes of the original CW show, Trachtenberg went on to reprise the role in two episodes of Max’s short-lived sequel series, also titled Gossip Girl, in 2022.
While Georgina was usually the villain on Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg said she liked to find the good side of the character.
“I think with every evil character, there’s some moments of deception, but there has to be some redeemable qualities there,” she told Seventeen in 2009. “You’re going to have to decide, as an audience, if those redeemable qualities are just a big trick to get everyone to love her. Then you’ve got to tune in to see if she pulls the wool over everyone’s eyes!”
She went on to say that playing Georgina was “easy” because Gossip Girl’s writers did such a great job crafting her deceptions.
“It’s actually kind of easy because the words that they write are so fantastic,” she explained. “It’s kind of easy to be evil when you’re saying evil things. It’s definitely a lot more fun than playing the good girl. I love the reaction you get. I never understood why some actors don’t want to play villains or evil characters.”
When Georgina returned to the sequel series, creator Joshua Safran said that Trachtenberg pitched her own comeback.
“I definitely knew that I wanted Georgina back from pretty much the day after I pitched the show. Michelle actually started DMing about it during the season 1 writers room,” Safran told Deadline in December 2022. “She was like, ‘I want to come back.’ And I was like, ‘I really want you to as well but I actually don’t think season 1 is the right place,’ because I wanted everybody to be really set up so that she could come in and sort of destroy them.”
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Michelle Trachtenberg’s final social media posts before her death were throwback photos from her Hollywood past.
The actress, known for her work on Gossip Girl and Buffy The Vampire Slayer, was found unconscious in her New York City apartment on Wednesday, February 26, police sources confirmed to Us Weekly. She was 39.
A week before her death, Trachtenberg took to Instagram to post past headshots and several photos from previous red carpet events she attended — including the School Of American Ballet’s Winter Ball in March 2011 and National Geographic Channel’s Killing Kennedy premiere in November 2013.
“A memory, a magical night in #newyork. I remember feeling like Cinderella!
Wishing everyone an ethereal weekend #throwback ,” Trachtenberg wrote in a nostalgic post on February 15. She shared a photo of herself at the Winter Ball wearing a blue chiffon Marchesa dress with embellishments. She wore her hair in a low ponytail with a side part.
She also shared a picture from the Killing Kennedy premiere, to which she wore a green gown with a criss-cross cutout neckline. “I wanted to look like naughty #tinkerbell #throwback ,” she wrote on February 19.
Trachtenberg, who began her career as a child star in commercials as well as on Nickelodeon’s The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1994-1996) before nabbing the lead role in Harriet the Spy (1996), also shared a blurry headshot on February 16, writing, “#sundayscaries ain’t got nothing on me! .”
News of her death comes after Trachtenberg sparked concern among fans over her social media posts last year. The Inspector Gadget star criticized followers for commenting on her appearance in an Instagram post in January 2024. “I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance. I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters,” she wrote alongside a selfie.
“Explain to me how I look sick,” she replied to a commenter in another post, in which she posed with with pal Alexa PenaVega. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”
In another throwback photo posted via Instagram on January 27, she wrote, “Haters gonna hate, #eye don’t care .”
Police sources confirmed to Us on Wednesday that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her Midtown West Side apartment in New York City. The incident is not believed to be suspicious. No cause of death has been reported. (The New York Post was the first to break the news.)
Following her child stardom, Trachtenberg went on to join the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer as Sarah Michelle Gellar’s sister, Dawn, and was a fan-favorite guest star on Gossip Girl as Georgina Sparks. She reprised the role in 2022 and 2023 episodes of the revived Gossip Girl.
More recently, Trachtenberg appeared in the film Spyral and also served as an executive producer for 2021’s Meet, Marry, Murder series, which she also hosted.
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