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Today — 18 April 2025Entertainment News

‘9-1-1’ Showrunner Teases [Spoiler] Will Return After Character's Death

18 April 2025 at 05:34

It might not be the last time that 9-1-1 fans see the beloved fire captain of the 118 after all.

Warning: This post includes spoilers for 9-1-1 season 8, episode 15.

In an interview with Variety published after the Thursday, April 17, episode aired on ABC, showrunner Tim Minear teased that Peter Krause will appear in upcoming episodes.

“I will say that episode 15 is not Peter Krause’s final appearance this season,” Minear, 61, quipped.

'9-1-1' Main Character Killed Off in Devastating 2-Part Event After 8 Years

Krause, 59, has played fire captain Bobby Nash on all eight seasons of 9-1-1. In Thursday’s episode — a two-part thriller about a contagion — Bobby died at the tail-end of the episode. Throughout the bulk of the episode, Bobby and his firefighter crew of Chimney (Kenneth Choi), Hen (Aisha Hinds) and Ravi (Anirudh Pisharody) were trapped in a subterranean biomedical facility after Chimney was exposed to a deadly pathogen. Outside the lab, Buck (Oliver Stark), Athena (Angela Bassett) and Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) sought a way to secure a sole dose of an antiviral to save Chimney’s life.

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Peter Krause Disney/Christopher Willard

With the antiviral eventually secured, Bobby pleaded with the FBI and SWAT agents stationed outside to help his team safely leave the sealed-off facility. He, however, didn’t follow suit and revealed that his gear had a leak, exposing him to the virus.

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According to Minear, the decision to kill off Bobby was “entirely creative” and had nothing to do with Krause himself.

“[It was] a very difficult creative decision because there’s practically no one I love on this Earth more than Peter,” Minear told the outlet. “I think it needed to be Bobby for a lot of reasons. The first reason is that it made sense. It didn’t feel arbitrary, because if you track the tragic arc of his character, of where he started and how he came to L.A. looking for atonement, it just makes a kind of tragic sense for his character in a way it wouldn’t for another character.”

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Peter Krause Disney/Christopher Willard

Minear further stressed that Bobby’s death would affect “every single character’s story in a way that really no other character death would.”

Bobby’s wife, Athena, was particularly emotional on Thursday’s episode as she said goodbye from the other side of the facility’s door.

“Angela was shocked. She was like, ‘You’re gonna kill my husband?!’” Minear recalled to Variety of Bassett’s initial reaction to the script. “And I’m like, ‘And it’s gonna create a lot of story for you.’”

9-1-1 returns to ABC in two weeks with a promo trailer teasing Bobby’s funeral.

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LL COOL J's Return to 'NCIS' as Sam Hanna Keeps Fans 'Guessing': 1st Look

18 April 2025 at 05:30

The wait is almost over for NCIS fans to see LL COOL J back on the flagship series as Sam Hanna — and Us Weekly has an exclusive first look at his return.

“Guess who’s back?” LL COOL J teases in Us’ exclusive sneak peek at the Monday, April 21, episode, sitting inside the NCIS offices that fans will instantly recognize.

The video then jumps to LL COOL J in character as former NCIS: Los Angeles special agent Sam Hanna popping into an autopsy alongside Dr. Jimmy Palmer (Brian Dietzen), special agent Alden Parker (Gary Cole) and forensic scientist Kasie Hines (Diona Reasonover).

“We’re going to get a special visit from one of our family members, LL COOL J,” Wilmer Valderrama, who plays special agent Nick Torres, reveals in the preview. He reminds viewers, “You met Sam Hana 15 years ago on a little show called NCIS: Los Angeles.”

LL Cool J Teases His NCIS Return as Sam Hanna Includes More Action and Suspense
LL Cool J Robert Voets/CBS

LL COOL J recalls working with the NCIS team “a couple of times,” calling the crossovers “cool” and “always fun.”

The NCIS cast completely agrees that LL COOL J’s visit can’t be missed. “He is so much fun. I really, truly enjoy having him here,” Katrina Law, who plays special agent Jessica Knight, says.

As glimpses at Knight and Sam fighting side by side on the episode flash across the screen, Sean Murray confirms the upcoming case is “just fun” with “new dynamics.” Murray, who plays special agent Timothy McGee, adds, “I mean LL, he’s fantastic.”

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When it comes to Monday’s episode, which is titled, “After the Storm,” Valderrama, 45, teases, “We’re going to try to keep people guessing.”

The preview then shows Torres and Knight, guns drawn, approaching a man covered in blood as he hits stunned at a bus stop. The bloodied man is later identified as an associate of Sam, which is how he joins the Washington, D.C. agents to crack the case.

LL Cool J Teases His NCIS Return as Sam Hanna Includes More Action and Suspense
(L-R): Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee, Gary Cole as NCIS Special Agent Alden Parker, xx, and Wilmer Valderrama as NCIS Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres. Robert Voets/CBS

“A friend of Sam’s gets tied up with a group and the only person that this friend of his is willing to trust with the info is Sam Hanna,” LL COOL J explains in the video.

Law, 39, reveals that after Knight and her pals call up Sam, “He shows up and he brings all the LL COOL J glory.”

LL Cool J Announces Surprise 'NCIS' Return as Sam Hanna

Elsewhere in the preview, Sam arrives at NCIS headquarters wearing a suit, which is not his regular wardrobe. “Even a man of steel has to dress like Clark Kent once and a while,” Sam jokes after being asked about his change in style.

“It’s really just about fun. I like the character. I think he’s a very cool character. He’s beloved and he’s fun,” LL COOL J tells the cameras, promising that the new episode will have “all the same chemistry” fans love “plus, a little more action. Plus, a little more suspense.”

LL COOL J initially played former Navy SEAL Sam on a season 6 episode of NCIS, which aired in May 2009. The episode acted as a backdoor pilot for NCIS: Los Angeles, which ran from September 2009 to May 2023, totaling 14 seasons. (He also made a cameo on a season 20 NCIS episode, which aired in 2023.)

The actor reprised his role as Sam on NCIS: Hawai’i beginning with season 2. He remained on the series for season 3 before Hawai’i was canceled in April 2024.

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Last month, LL COOL J announced he was slipping back into Sam’s shoes for an April episode of NCIS. “Back on set, baby. NCIS. Let’s get it,” he said in a March social media video.

On Monday, LL COOL J will make his cameo on season 22 of NCIS. The episode follows the team as the investigate a trio of combat veterans who are found murdered in a D.C. motel room. “NCIS tracks down a suspect who refuses to talk to anyone but Sam Hanna,” the official logline reads.

NCIS airs on CBS Mondays at 9 p.m. ET. Episodes air next day on Paramount+.

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Tori Spelling and Ryan Cramer Are Officially Dating Again: Source

18 April 2025 at 05:15

Just over a week after Tori Spelling and Ryan Cramer attended the premiere of Paramount+’s The Carters docuseries in Los Angeles, a source confirms to Us Weekly that the two are dating again.

Spelling, 51, is taking it day-by-day, but their relationship has been going for “a few months,” the source adds.

Spelling and Cramer had not been seen out together since late 2023, shortly after Us confirmed that the pair were dating.

Their relationship came amid the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum’s separation from husband Dean McDermott. Spelling and McDermott, 58, married in 2006 before Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024. Their initial date of separation was listed as June 17, 2023.

Tori Spelling and Ryan Are Officially Dating Again
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Spelling and McDermott share five children — Liam, 18, Stella, 16, Hattie, 13, Finn, 12, and Beau, 8 — and remain on amicable terms. McDermott also shares son Jack, 25, with ex-wife Mary Jo Eustace.

Even when Spelling and Cramer’s romance last came to an end, the two remained in touch “here and there,” the source continues.

“She feels it was serendipitous that they reconnected and hit it off again,” the insider tells Us, adding that Cramer is “the last judgmental person” and that because Cramer has been there for her, Spelling feels supported.

“She is really happy and feels like her life is moving in a great direction.”

Another source told Us when the couple were dating in 2023 that they met through work and “[Tori] thought he was very charming and handsome.” (Cramer is the cofounder and CEO of California-based advertising agency Neuron Syndicate.)

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“Tori is really excited about the new relationship,” the source added at the time.

News of the duo’s reconnection comes two weeks after Spelling opened up about being single on her “Misspelling” podcast.

“I just started with a new therapist,” she told guest Aubrey O’Day during the April 4 episode. “We’re going all back way back to childhood because she’s like, ‘I don’t know where this comes from, but I have a very odd relationship with men.’”

“I’m now 51 and single again with five kids,” she continued. “So, I don’t even know where I stand in the future.”

She concluded, “I just don’t want to be alone. I don’t want to die alone. I don’t know what I’m doing right now.”

Spelling broke down in tears as she spoke, prompting a hug from O’Day, 41.

“You and I are strong,” Spelling said. “They should sample my DNA when they f***ing go to the next world war. Whatever the f*** I am, I’m resilient, but what does it mean at the end of the day?”

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10 Flowy Maxi Skirts You'll Reach for on Repeat This Summer

18 April 2025 at 05:15

When the temps climb so high it feels personal, getting dressed becomes a full-on mental battle. Shorts? Too clingy. Pants? Absolutely not. And while tiny tanks and cutoffs have their place, sometimes you want to feel a breeze without baring it all. Enter: maxi skirts. This tried-and-true solution makes you look put together while staying cool.

Whether you’re into boho-inspired details, sleek designs or something with a little swish and drama, these skirts serve comfort without sacrificing style. Ahead, shop our favorite finds that help you keep your cool without overthinking it.

10 Must-Have Maxi Skirts to Grab Before Summer

1. Fresh Blooms: This breezy chiffon skirt is made for days when pants feel like a personal attack. The sheer fabric and floral print give it romantic, springtime-in-the-South-of-France energy — even if you’re just running errands.

2. Patchwork Princess: This boho chic skirt delivers rich auntie vibes, thanks to flowy tiers and a patchwork print that feels artsy yet elevated. The elastic waistband and ankle length make it ideal for floating through hot days without breaking a sweat.

3. Office To Ocean: The easy pleats and breathable fabric make this maxi skirt a work-to-weekend MVP. Pair it with a bikini top or a blazer — either way, you’ll stay cool without sacrificing style.

4. Cool Ranch Denim: Who says denim can’t be comfortable? This high-waist maxi skirt is soft, breathable and has just enough Western flair to feel intentional, not cowboy cosplay.

5. Villa Vibes: This floaty skirt brings full “rich mom in a Mediterranean villa” vibes, especially when it’s paired with a tank and oversized sunglasses. The linen-like fabric keeps you cool when the sun won’t chill.

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6. Bring the Drama: The waist tie and side slit make this slimming skirt feel styled without even trying. It’s flowy, flattering and comes with pockets.

7. Set it and Forget it: When it’s too hot to think, this two-piece skirt set gets you ready in no time. You get a perfectly matched top and skirt that give the illusion you put effort into the outfit.

8. Boho Bedhead: If pajama-level comfort is your summer uniform, spring for this bohemian-inspired pick. The breezy cut is made for beach days — or just pretending you’re at one.

9. Stretch Goals: This ultra-soft, body-skimming skirt is the stretchy secret to looking cute when you’re melting. The fold-over waist lets you adjust the fit to your comfort level.

10. Breeze Catcher: The side slit on this skirt adds just enough drama without sacrificing comfort.

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