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Alix Earle revealed her latest endeavor after news broke that her “Hot Mess” podcast was dropped by Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network.
“I told you guys that I had a secret and I’m finally able to talk about it with you,” Earle, 24, said via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26. “There is an alcohol company launching soon and I am investing in it.”
Earle explained that she wanted to get involved in the alcohol space since she graduated college in 2023 — including “two separate times” when she tried to start her own alcohol company, but she struggled to find the perfect brand for her.
When this particular brand was “put in front” of her, Earle thought it was the right fit because she had been “obsessed” with the company. (Earle did not name the brand in the video.)
“So I was like, ‘Let me explore this.’ I still didn’t really think anything would come of it. … I was basically like, ‘I’ll invest in this company. I’ll put my money in it,’” she said, sharing that it will be launching in March. “I’m so happy I can finally talk about this.”
The update comes one day after Us confirmed on Tuesday, February 25, that Earle’s “Hot Mess” was dropped by Unwell Network. Variety, who broke the news, reported that SiriusXM will no longer sell ads for “Hot Mess” and that the Unwell Network has renounced rights to the podcast.
Cooper launched her own beverage, Unwell Hydration, in December 2024. The point of the nonalcoholic drink, which is available in three flavors, “is to kind of meet you where you’re at, and it is for everybody in whatever unwell state you are in,” Cooper told Us at the time. “No one is perfect. We’re all a little unwell.”
Cooper initially signed Earle and “Pretty Lonesome” host Madeline Argy to the Unwell Network in August 2023. The network, which launched at the same time, was created in an effort to cater to Gen Z audiences with “unique voices that embrace social challenges and personal insecurities through honest conversation.”
Alix Earle’s Podcast Dropped By Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network
Now, less than two years later, eagle-eyed social media users began speculating of a rift between Earle and Cooper, with multiple sources telling Us the rumors held some weight. In the latest issue of Us, an insider revealed that there was “a lot of tension” between the pair.
“They’ve had a lot of drama between them [since] they decided to collaborate on Unwell,” a second source shared. “They clashed over business, and their friendship is over because of it.”
A source confirmed that Earle can explore other opportunities, which she has been wanting to do. “Alix is working on bigger projects not related to the podcast space,” one insider said.
The same source shared to Us that Alix’s dad, Thomas “TJ” Earle, contributed. “Alix’s dad got more involved in her business decisions and did not like what Unwell was doing. He ultimately thought it ended up not being a smart business move,” the insider said.
Nick Viall is grateful for his late-in-life dyslexia diagnosis.
“When I was a kid, you didn’t know about dyslexia or talked about dyslexia,” Viall, 44, said on the Wednesday, February 26, episode of his “Viall Files” podcast. “If you found out you were dyslexic, you weren’t telling people. It’s something you would have definitely gotten picked on [for].”
The former Bachelor ultimately received his diagnosis in adulthood.
“I was like, ‘Why can’t I read out loud very well?’” Viall recalled. “I could never figure it out. I was like, ‘I’m not stupid.’ … [I was] in my 30s. I didn’t really change anything. I didn’t take any classes to help me read better aloud.”
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He continued, “I felt a little seen, not to sound corny. I’m a big believer in, like, I don’t like to lean into my weaknesses, but I think it’s nice to know what they are. I don’t have to make excuses for anything, it’s just [that] I’m dyslexic.”
While Viall never leads with his learning difficulties, he noted that it’s “nice to know” why he often struggled in class growing up and at certain media events.
“Now I know why I had no idea how many vowels were in a word or why I have a hard time reading a teleprompter when everyone makes it look so easy [and] it’s so hard for me,” Viall said. “After I found out, people were telling me all the very talented, very successful people who are dyslexic.”
Viall’s wife, Natalie Joy, chimed in to share that the first book he ever bought their daughter was called Dyslexic Legends.
“I bought it for myself,” Viall corrected. “We were at a kid’s store and I bought it for me. I’ll read it to her someday and tell her about dad.”
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The Dyslexic Legends, written by Beck Feiner, is an alphabetic book listing all the famous stars from Albert Einstein to Pablo Picasso, who navigated dyslexia amid their respective successful careers. Viall and Joy, 26, picked up the book in honor of daughter River Rose.
Joy gave birth in February 2024, celebrating River’s first birthday earlier this month.
“The fastest a year has gone by 
,” they captioned a joint Instagram post on February 2. “Happy 1st birthday to our sweet girl, River Rose. You’re a dream come true.”
Viall and Joy started dating in 2019 after the former nurse slid into his Instagram DMs. Viall proposed in January 2023 before they wed in April 2024.
From Instagram to TikTok and Pinterest, many of Us have a list of influencers that we can’t get enough of. Tuning into vlogs, tutorials and random rants give Us a look at trending styles and products to watch. We may not have the luxury of getting paid to post as our favorite influencers do, but we can deliver viral-worthy style with the help of popular travel essentials.
Many of Us are gearing up for spring vacations. From family friendly trips to amusement parks to tropical baecations, there’s no trip where you can’t deliver influencer-level style. From slimming swimsuits to viral ring lights, we compiled a helpful list of travel essentials influencers always travel with. This list is stocked with influencer-level essentials that are sure to have people asking for your social media handles. Get ready to set social media on fire after you check out this list of our top picks.
1. Our Absolute Favorite: Get ready to be the talk of the beach. This one-piece bathing suit features a flirty cut-out and comes in so many different styles. Best of all? It has slimming tummy control.
2. Walking on Sunshine: These cloud-like slippers will become a reoccurring piece to your vacay footwear collection. You can wear them as shower shoes or rock them when you’re going for a dip in the pool!
3. Gleaming Accessories: Make a subtle statement in this viral pendant necklace. It comes courtesy of an affordable jewelry brand loved by A-listers like Taylor Swift and Gwyneth Paltrow!
4. Bestseller Babe: Whether you’re rocking a swimsuit cover-up or styling an airy dress, you’ll feel ultra-comfy pairing these bestselling sandals with them!
5. Celeb-Loved Style: Platform espadrilles are always a good look on warm and sunny vacations. These open-toe platforms are a great pick when you need to dress up a bit!
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6. Terrific Tote: If serving influencer-level style is on your agenda on your next vacation, you can’t carry just any kind of beach bag. This stylish mesh tote is a trendy style that fits the bill!
7. Designer Lookalike: Don’t want to splurge on luxury brands? These $34 sandals look just like a name-brand pair that costs $800!
8. Travel Day Slay: Being uncomfortable during a tiring travel day is the last thing any of Us want. This colorful two-piece set delivers a roomy fit so that you’ll feel comfortable while trying to make it airport security!
9. Multipurpose Set: You’ll get so much wear out of this two-piece short set. It features light, airy fabric that layers well over swimsuits. However, it’s versatile enough that you can style it for your midday lunch plans!
10. Crochet Cutie: Get ready. Your followers will spam your comments with questions about where you scored this crochet set!
11. Popular Sunnies: Sunglasses on spring vacations are an absolute must. These bestselling sunnies have been purchased more than 10,000 times in the past month!
12. Luxe Find for Less: Ready to replace your old beat-up luggage? Influencers and celebrities are notorious for snagging Samsonite suitcases. You can snag one of the brand’s carry-on suitcases for 30% off!
13. Lights, Camera, Action: Wonder how your favorite influencers keep their pictures so well lit? Take a page out of Alix Earle‘s book and snag this viral LED light!
14. Perfectly Packed: Keep your suitcase organized, courtesy of this eight-piece packing cube set!
15. Charged Up: Are you notorious for having a dead cellphone battery when you’re away? This wireless charging dock is a helpful way to keep your devices charged and ready to go!
16. Comfort First: Tired of waking up to neck pain during flights or road trips? This adjustable neck pillow eliminates neck tension and subsequent discomfort!
17. Photo Ready: Do you want to pose for viral-worthy pictures without asking strangers for help? This influencer-loved tripod is the way to go!
18. On-the-Go Footage: Capture on-the-go content with the DJI Osmo Pocket Camera. More than just a camera, it features built-in stabilization and object tracking for film crisp, clean shots!
19. Skincare Essential: Are you serious about your skin and body care routine? This 18-piece silicone travel container set is a helpful way to bring your favorite products on the go!
20. Biggest Splurge: For more professional-looking footage, influencers often opt for pricier cameras like the Nikon Z50II!
21. Last but Not Least: Some airplanes aren’t equipped with devices that allow you to watch movies and other forms of entertainment. This phone mount is the perfect to indulge in hands-free fun regardless of in-flight entertainment!
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Michelle Trachtenberg was not interested in wading into the legal waters surrounding her Gossip Girl costar Blake Lively in the weeks before her death.
Us Weekly confirmed on Wednesday, February 26, that Trachtenberg was found dead inside her Midtown West Side apartment. She was 39 years old.
On January 16, Trachtenberg posted a picture of herself via Instagram wearing sunglasses and posing with her arms crossed. “It takes a lot of strength to see through all the b*llshit. And some dark sunglasses. 
#newyork,” the actress captioned the photo.
In the comments, an Instagram account called xoxoposhipgirl — a celebrity fashion and style source run by a woman named Audrey Long — posed a request to Trachtenberg.
Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39
“Would love to see you release a statement on the Blake drama 
Or idk if this is a direct statement? Hahaha you’re so fabulous,” the comment read.
Trachtenberg responded, “@xoxoposhipgirl gosh. Im busy worrying about real world news and families who have no home anymore from the LA fires. But you do you. 
.”
Long was attempting to coax a statement from Trachtenberg about the ongoing legal feud between Lively, 37, and Justin Baldoni. Lively and Baldoni, 41, have exchanged a myriad of lawsuits back-and-forth, all stemming from their work together on the 2024 film It Ends With Us.
Trachtenberg’s post came on the same day Baldoni sued Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, for defamation. Lively’s lawyers called the lawsuit “desperate,” which came weeks after Lively filed her own lawsuit against Baldoni on December 20, 2024, accusing him of “disturbing” and “unprofessional” behavior on the set of It Ends With Us. Baldoni denied the allegations.
Lively and Trachtenberg starred as Serena van der Woodsen and Georgina Sparks, respectively, on Gossip Girl, which ran on The CW for 6 seasons from 2007 to 2012.
Trachtenberg’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by a representative of the late actress.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Tractenberg has passed away,” the statement read, which was obtained by Us. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
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Police sources told Us that Trachtenberg’s cause of death is “not yet apparent,” but the incident is not believed to be suspicious.
Trachtenberg’s former Gossip Girl costar Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass, posted about the actress’ passing via his Instagram Story.
“So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,” Westwick, 37, wrote on Wednesday alongside a photo of Trachtenberg from the series. “Sending prayers.”
In addition to her work on Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg was known for her roles on TV’s Buffy, the Vampire Slayer and in movies like 1996’s Harriet the Spy, 2004’s Eurotrip and 2005’s Ice Princess.
Michelle Trachtenberg made what would be her final public appearance over a year before her death — celebrating designer Christian Siriano at his star-studded 15th-anniversary party in L.A.
Held at Nic’s On Beverly, Trachtenberg, feted Siriano, 39, alongside fellow stars like Ashlee Simpson, Leslie Jones, Krysten Ritter and Alicia Silverstone.
Nearly everyone dressed the part in various Chirstian Siriano creations, including Trachtenberg who wore the designer’s mid-length little black cocktail dress with delicate ruffled details, which she coupled with a Heidi Daus statement necklace strung with a door knocker lion pendant at the center.
Instead of heels, Trachtenberg opted for Tory Burch Esme flats with rhinestone-embellished bows. In photos from the event, she looked relaxed and happy, as she celebrated Siriano’s career milestone.
‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Star Michelle Trachtenberg Dead at Age 39
At the time, Trachtenberg captioned the selfie: “About last night…” as she posed in front of the oil painting, mere moments before she would be “heading off to celebrate my friend @csiriano at his 15th anniversary book party! Thank you Jay and Chris and Christian! More photos to come.”
She captioned another pic with Simpson, 40, “Cheeky 
,” showing the lighthearted mood of the evening.
The day after the party, Trachtenberg posted the Instagram photo in front of the “beautiful custom painted art piece,” which she noted was a birthday gift from her “love” Jay Cohen, whom she said commissioned the piece from “the amazing artist” Chris Rivers — a self-taught English drummer-turned-painter known for bold, abstract displays of brilliant color.
Trachtenberg rose to fame from a young age, memorably playing the lead in the 1996 movie Harriet the Spy at age 10, then later starring in three seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer before she turned 18.
Michelle Trachtenberg Through the Years: Her Life and Career in Photos
In 2009, she was cast in season two of Gossip Girl as the self-serving Upper East Side socialite Georgina Sparks, a part that she would ultimately become known for. More than 10 years later, she reprised her character in the Gossip Girl reboot for a multi-episode arc in October 2022.
Fans were delighted with her surprise cameo and continue to reference Georgina Sparks’ style on Pinterest boards and throwback Instagram photos. Trachtenberg’s final public appearance and acting performance show the deep level at which she valued her personal relationships and artistic pursuits and how she could always captivate an audience.
The star’s rep confirmed her death to Us Weekly on Wednesday, February 26; Trachtenberg, who was 39, passed away in her NYC apartment, although the cause of her death is still unknown.
Animal print might not seem timeless in the classic sense of the term (e.g., little black dresses, neutral-wash jeans and tweed blazers), but if you think about it, it’s always fashionable in some way, shape or form. Currently, the print is peaking yet again, popping up on just about every article of clothing — skirts, coats, pants, accessories, etc. Even sneakers are embracing the bold design, with Adidas recently dropping statement-making leopard Sambas.
The patterned pick quickly went viral, which means finding your size now seems next to impossible. Thankfully, the brand isn’t the only one who makes leopard print kicks. We found tons of animal print trainers that are on par with the Adidas pair, including options from our favorite brands like Sam Edelman, Dolce Vita, and Keds. Better yet, you don’t have to spend a chunk of money to score them, since prices start at just $22. It’s time to take a walk on the wild side!
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1. Not-So-Classic Keds: These platformed, patterned Keds are an upgrade from the typical white pair. The black trim lends an edginess that’s uncharacteristic of the brand. (We’re obsessed!)
2. Cheeky Cheetah: Between the metallic silver accents, graphic shoelaces and cheetah-print fabric, these are some serious statement sneakers. Add them to a neutral outfit for low-effort flair.
3. Sam Edelman Sneaks: Constantly rushing out the door? Consider these stunners from one of our go-to shoe brands. The velcro closures mean they’re quick to slip on as you grab your keys and wallet.
4. A Chucks Lookalike: If Converse are still your kicks of choice, you’ll adore these animal-print low-tops, which have the same slim silhouette and thick rubber soles.
5. Cushionaire Cuties: No trainers on this list are quite as animal-printed as this pair from Cushionaire. Even the tan shoelaces are camouflaged amid the black-spotted canvas.
6. Dolce Vita Vibes: The calf-hair exterior and genuine leather embellishments of the Notice Stitch Sneakers give them such an elevated feel. So worth the splurge!
7. Bejeweled Beauties: The ever-fabulous Betsey Johnson is best known for her eclectic style, and this pair of rhinestone sneakers from the brand she founded is no exception. We’re all about the bling.
8. Matisse Trainers: When it comes to this low-profile pair of shoes, the busyness of the leopard base is offset by tasteful pops of white. They’d look so pretty with a midi skirt.
9. Starry Stunner: The shiny stars on the side of Steve Madden’s color-blocked sneakers channel the Golden Goose aesthetic — except they’re a fraction of the cost.
10. Patterned and Platformed: These chunky shoes prove neutrals needn’t be boring. We love the mix of beige and white tones, thick soles, fashion stitching and, of course, the leopard print.
11. Nike Copycats: Inspired by the iconic brand’s Dunks, these eye-catching sneakers take the classic shoe a few steps further with glitter, rhinestones and animal-print accents.
12. Cutesy Trainers: It’s impossible not to have a pep in your step when you’re sporting these platform sneakers. Not only are they ultra comfy, but they also cost just $37!
13. Stylish Slip-Ons: This pair of pull-ons is a funky addition to any closet, thanks to the hodgepodge of fabrics. Many of the styles feature an animal-print canvas in some capacity.
14. Multicolored Magic: Calling all maximalists! These wild lace-up sneakers feature chunky soles, a rainbow of colors, metallic details and dual-tone shoelaces. There’s so much to love about them.
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Michelle Trachtenberg died in February 2025 at the age of 39.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” a rep for the actress told Us Weekly in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
Trachtenberg is survived by parents Michael and Lana, as well as her sister, Irene, and her boyfriend, talent agent Jay Cohen.
Trachtenberg had risen to fame in 1996’s Harriet the Spy, a decade before landing the role of Georgina Sparks on The CW’s Gossip Girl. (She also was known for her roles in Ice Princess, 17 Again and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.)
Michelle Trachtenberg Through the Years: Her Life and Career in Photos
“So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,” Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass on Gossip Girl, wrote via Instagram shortly after her passing. “Sending prayers.”
Keep scrolling for everything to know so far about Trachtenberg’s death:
Us confirmed on February 26, 2025, that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment that morning by her mother.
An official cause of death has not been confirmed, with a police source telling Us that it’s “not yet apparent.”
Several hours after Lana discovered Trachtenberg’s body, another insider revealed that a medical examiner left the premises. Nothing was loaded into the vehicle, which drove off followed by a car belonging to two police officers.
“On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at approximately 0801 hours, police responded to a 911 call of an aided individual at 1 Columbus Place, within the confines of the Midtown North Precinct,'” local law enforcement officers told the Daily Mail in a statement. “Upon arrival, officers observed a 39-year-old female unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded to the location and pronounced the victim deceased. Criminality is not suspected. The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death. The investigation remains ongoing.”
Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39
Multiple sources also confirmed to Us that Trachtenberg had a liver transplant ahead of her death. It is not known whether the organ transplant contributed to her passing.
Several of her neighbors spoke to Us about their experiences with the actress.
“Michelle always seemed happy, I never noticed anything off about her at all,” Rafael Williams, who lived above Trachtenberg, exclusively told Us. “I didn’t know her personally, but she always made a point to say ‘Hi’ in the elevator. It’s shocking to me because she didn’t seem to have a problem in the world. I just hope her family is OK.”
Neighbor Ariana Rodriguez also reflected on her own relationship with Trachtenberg.
“She wasn’t loud and smiled at everyone in the hallways,” Rodriguez recalled. “I saw her with her boyfriend a few times and they were always walking either hand-in-hand or with his arm around her. I’m so sad that I won’t be seeing her anymore in the building. She always said ‘Hi’ to me.”
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Kenan Thompson is mourning the death of his fellow Nickelodeon child star Michelle Trachtenberg.
“Our first Nick movie star has departed us!!” Thompson, 46, wrote via Instagram shortly after news of Trachtenberg’s death at age 39 broke Wednesday, February 26. “She was my friend and now she rests!! 
Check on your people!!! .”
Thompson’s post featured a clip of the pair from the 1999 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. Trachtenberg served as a commentator during a “mega mini golf” competition between Thompson and Randy “Macho Man” Savage. Thompson also shared a more recent snap of himself and the actress taken at an event.
Several celebrities offered their condolences in the post’s comments. “Ohhh nooooooo
RIP to her my condolences to her family
,” Thompson’s former Saturday Night Live castmate Jay Pharoah commented, while Vanessa Bayer left three heart emojis underneath the post.
Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39
Thompson and Trachtenberg both got their Hollywood starts on Nickelodeon. Thompson famously starred on the sketch comedy series All That from 1994 to 2002 before getting his own series, Kenan & Kel, with Kel Mitchell. He and Mitchell, 46, also starred in the 1997 Nickelodeon original movie Good Burger, which got a 2023 sequel on Paramount+.
Trachtenberg, for her part, appeared in shows such as Clarissa Explains It All and The Adventures of Pete & Pete before booking her breakout film role in the 1996 Nickelodeon movie Harriet the Spy. She also made an appearance on a 1998 episode of the Nickelodeon children’s series Blue’s Clues.
Trachtenberg’s other Nickelodeon credits include a 1996 episode of the series Space Cases and appearing as herself on several episodes of the game show Figure It Out.
On Wednesday, police sources confirmed to Us Weekly that Trachtenberg was found unconscious inside her New York City apartment. Though her cause of death is “not yet apparent,” officials do not believe the circumstances surrounding her death to be suspicious. Sources also told Us that Trachtenberg had a liver transplant shortly before her death. She was reportedly found in her apartment by her mother, Lana.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” her rep said in a statement to Us on Wednesday. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
Michelle Trachtenberg Through the Years: Her Life and Career in Photos
Trachtenberg followed up her time on Nickelodeon with roles in many memorable projects, including Inspector Gadget, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Six Feet Under, Ice Princess, 17 Again, Mercy and Gossip Girl.
Thompson is one of several celebrities to pay tribute to Trachtenberg. Her Harriet the Spy costar Rosie O’Donnell (who also hosted the 1999 Kids’ Choice Awards) called her death “heartbreaking” in a Wednesday statement to Us, adding, “I loved her very much. She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick wrote that he was “so sad” about Trachtenberg’s death in a Wednesday Instagram Story post, while Kim Cattrall shared a photo of herself and Trachtenberg from the movie Ice Princess via Instagram. “Rest in peace sweet Michelle 
,” she captioned the snap.
Drake has postponed his remaining Australia and New Zealand tour dates due to “a scheduling conflict.”
“We are actively working on rescheduling these dates along with adding some additional shows,” Drake’s rep said in a statement to Rolling Stone AU/NZ. “All tickets for the affected shows will remain valid for the new dates. Refunds will be available for those who prefer, but please note that as these shows are sold out, any refunded tickets will be released for sale.”
The statement continued, “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Drake and the entire team have had an incredible time doing these shows and are excited to return soon. We look forward to sharing the rescheduled dates with you as soon as possible.”
Drake’s Anita Max Win Tour kicked off earlier this month in Perth, Australia, and was slated to have 16 shows across the country and in New Zealand. The concert was scheduled to have shows on Tuesday, March 4, in Brisbane and on Friday, March 7, in Sydney as well as on Saturday, March 15, and Sunday, March 16, at Auckland’s Spark Arena.
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The tour collided with the release of Drake’s latest album, Some Sexy Songs 4 U, a collaboration with PartyNextDoor. The album, which was released on February 14, debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart.
Drake, 38, has continued to make headlines for his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, which came to a head during the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. In the performance, Lamar, 37, performed his diss track “Not Like Us” — which allegedly accused Drake of pedophilia in lines like, “Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young” and “Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor.” Drake denied the pedophilia accusations in “The Heart Part 6.”
Before the Super Bowl, reports suggested that Drake sent Lamar a cease-and-desist to stop him from performing “Not Like Us” on football’s biggest night. A rep for Drake, however, denied it, telling Us Weekly in October 2024, “The rumors are completely false.”
Kendrick Lamar Performs Drake Diss Track ‘Not Like Us’ at 2025 Super Bowl
One month later, Drake filed a legal complaint claiming that Lamar (and his own) record label, Universal Music Group, conspired with Spotify to artificially inflate the popularity of “Not Like Us.” UMG and Spotify denied the accusations.
While Drake withdrew the complaint, he filed a federal lawsuit against UMG in January and accused the label of defamation and harassment. UMG continued to deny the allegations.
After the halftime show, Drake has seemingly moved on from his beef with Lamar. In the song “Brian Steel,” Drake joked that he’s “vegan now” after an earlier line asked for “all the beef on the side.”
Kim Cattrall paid tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg following her death at age 39.
“Rest in peace sweet Michelle ,” Cattrall, 68, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, February 26, alongside a photo of her and Trachtenberg from their film Ice Princess.
Ice Princess was one of Trachtenberg’s most notable roles alongside Harriet the Spy, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Gossip Girl and more. Trachtenberg starred in the 2005 figure skating movie alongside Cattrall, Hayden Panettiere and Joan Cusack.
Trachtenberg played science whiz Casey Carlyle who decides to combine her knowledge of physics and her childhood hobby of ice skating for a project that could earn her a scholarship for Harvard. As Casey improves her skating abilities, she captures the attention of Tina Harwood (Cattrall) who is a former skater turned coach.
Stars React to Michelle Trachtenberg’s Death at Age 39
On Wednesday, Us Weekly confirmed that Trachtenberg died. Police sources told Us that the actress was found unconscious inside her apartment in New York City. According to the authorities, Trachtenberg’s cause of death is “not yet apparent” and not believed to be suspicious. ABC News later reported that Trachtenberg’s mother discovered the actress’ body.
After Trachtenberg’s passing made headlines, her rep confirmed the news.
“It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,” the rep told Us in a statement. “The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.”
While no details have been confirmed about Trachtenberg’s death, multiple sources told Us that she underwent a liver transplant.
Cattrall wasn’t the only one of Trachtenberg’s former costars and colleagues to honor her legacy. Rosie O’Donnell, who starred alongside Trachtenberg in her film debut, paid her respects to her late Harriet the Spy costar.
“Heartbreaking. I loved her very much,” O’Donnell said of Trachtenberg in a statement to Us. “She struggled the last few years. I wish I could have helped.”
Michelle Trachtenberg Through the Years: Her Life and Career in Photos
O’Donnell was seemingly referring to the fan speculation that Trachtenberg was not doing well last year. In January 2024, Trachtenberg shared a snap of her and friend Alexa PenaVega on social media. Some fans raised their concerns for Trachtenberg’s wellbeing in the comments section. One user claimed that Trachtenberg looked sick, which she clapped back at.
“Explain to me how I look sick,” Trachtenberg responded in a January 2024 post. “Did you lose a calendar and not realize I’m not 14. I’m 38. How sad for you to leave such a comment.”
Trachtenberg later posted a selfie and further addressed the comments about how she looked.
“I’ve received several comments recently about my appearance,” she wrote at the time. “I have never had plastic surgery I am happy and healthy. Check yourself haters.”
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