Rod Stewart, 81, Performs 'Forever Young' with Daughter Ruby and 2-Year-Old Grandson Otis: 'Three Generations of Stewarts'

Rod Stewart was joined onstage by his daughter Ruby Stewart and grandson Otis during his Feb. 27 show in Florida

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• Ruby, a singer herself, performed "Forever Young" with her dad while her son Otis, 2, held her close

• Ruby is one of Rod's eight children

Rod Stewart's latest show was a bit of a family affair.

As the British singer-songwriter, 81, was performing at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla., on Friday, Feb. 27, as part of his ongoingOne Last Time Farewell Tour, his daughterRuby Stewartjoined him onstage with yet another special guest: her 2-year-old son,Otis.

Rod's 38-year-old daughter and her little one joined the rocker for a performance of "Forever Young," with Ruby — a musician herself — performing a duet to the '80s track with her father.

Rod and Ruby sang for the Florida crowd as Otis, who sported a pair of noise-canceling headphones, clung to his mother's leg in a clip of the family performance that Ruby shared in anInstagram Storiespost on Saturday, Feb. 28.

Then, Ruby scooped up her son and, during an instrumental break in the song, danced with her father while holding the toddler in her arms. Rod could not seem to stop smiling as he looked on at the mother-son duo.

"Three generations of [Stewarts] one stage…," Ruby captioned the post.

Rod shares Ruby, one of his eight children, with ex-girlfriendKelly Emberg. The self-described "songstress" inherited the music genes from her dad and pursued a career as a singer. She was previously part of country music duo The Sisterhood, which disbanded in 2021, and is currently a solo artist who — like the Friday show — occasionally joins her dad for a performance.

Ruby shares Otis with fiancé Jake Kalic. The coupleannounced their engagementin early 2023 and revealed on social media that they had welcomed their son later that year, on Mother's Day.

"This love… unlike any other love I've ever known," Ruby said of Otis on Instagram at the time. She also shared that the now-toddler was born on May 9 at 3:36 p.m. and weighed in at 8 lbs., 8 oz.

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Ruby has shared occasional glimpses into the family of three's life on Instagram, including marking Otis turning 2 with a special birthday-Mother's Day hybridpostlast year.

"You are two," the proud mom wrote alongside a sweet outdoor photo of the toddler. She went on to list "some of my favorite moments from this last year."

The moments ranged from "hearing you say I love you for the first time" and "seeing you muster up the courage to do things that scare you" to "seeing you hug your friends at school who are crying."

"And in all these moments.. I find myself having current nostalgia… I already miss the day you used to fit in my arms… the days we'd walk holding hands… the mornings I'd wake to you sleeping peacefully between us…," Ruby wrote of the 2-year-old. "One day you will outgrow me… but you will always be my baby… Happy birthday sweet Otis."

Rod's wife,Penny Lancaster, commented on the post, writing, "Best Mothers Day to you and happy 2nd birthday, beautiful Otis (as of two days ago) xx."

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In addition to Ruby, the rock legendhas seven other sons and daughters. He shares the eight children with five mothers.

In total, the "Maggie May" crooner is a father to four daughters — Sarah, 62, Kimberly, 46, Ruby, 38, and Renee, 33 — and four sons — Sean, 45, Liam, 31, Alastair Wallace, 20, and Aiden Patrick, 15.

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Manon’s Katseye Hiatus Highlights an Isolating Journey for Black Women in Pop

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Black women pursuing acclaim in pop music have been grossly misunderstood throughout history. Most are overlooked or pigeonholed into R&B and soul genres. Others often take hard tumbles along the way to stardom while still not being fully appreciated for their contributions. Few break through.

Frankly, Black female pop stars pour themselves into an industry that doesn't always love them back.

It's hard not to think of this when considering Manon Bannerman's recent departure from the girl groupKatseye. Last week, the band's labelsHYBE and Geffen announced the newson Weverse (the HYBE-backed fan engagement platform), revealing that Bannerman was taking a temporary hiatus to "focus on her health and wellbeing." Shortly after, Bannerman, Katseye's sole Black member,released her own statement, which poked holes in the one shared by her labels.

"Hi, friends," the 23-year-old wrote via Weverse DMs. "I want you to hear this from me: I'm healthy, I'm okay, and I'm taking care of myself. Thank [you] for checking in! Sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control, but I'm trusting the bigger picture. Thank you for standing by me. I love you endlessly and can't wait to see you again."

Both statements sent shockwaves throughout the industry and the internet, leaving many to reflect on the loneliness Black women in pop girl groups face. But Bannerman's departure isn't only indicative of a plight in mainstream groups; instead, it's yet another consequence of the music industry's failure to fully see and support Black women in pop.

Katseye is the product of an experiment. Formed in 2023, the six-piece act (including Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung) was created by HYBE's K-pop-inspired competition seriesThe Debut: Dream Academy. Bannerman, who's Swiss-Italian and Ghanaian, was the last to join the group. Already having a following on social media for fashion content, she was scouted directly—becoming the only Katseye member not discovered onDream Academy. In 2024, the group dropped their first EPSIS (Soft Is Strong). That same year, their rise was chronicled in the Netflix docuseriesPop Star Academy: Katseye.

Since then, Katseye has swiftly become the It girl group. They've dropped a handful of Billboard-charting singles (including the viral hit "Gnarly"), secured a major brand deal with Pandora and appeared in a Fendi campaign, embarked on a world tour, announced their Coachella debut, and garnered twoGrammy nominations, including best new artist—all without a full-length album under their belt. The pressure was on for all the girls. But it's likely Bannerman felt a unique weight in all of this, given she's the group's only Black member. InPop Star Academy, Bannerman's missing rehearsals became a focal point, leaving some to speculate about her work ethic.

"Being called lazy, especially as a Black girl, is not fair," shetoldThe Cutearlier this month about the critiques. "Now I feel like I always need to put in extra work to prove something, even though I really don't."

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As of this writing, Bannerman hasn't officially addressed the speculation that racism led to her exit. But sheliked a postthat stated, "Another Black girl subjected to racism and label mistreatment yet again." Following the news, Bannerman has received an outpouring of support from fellow musicians. During a performance at Blue Note NYC on Friday,Lizzo performed "Gnarly"and gave Bannerman a sweet shout-out: "We love you and support you, girl. Take your time." Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a Little Mix alum who wants tocollaborate with Normani and Bannerman,wrote on X, "We need to protect each other." Melody Thornton, the Pussycat Dolls' lone Black singer,posted a picture of Bannermanon her Instagram account with the caption, "We see you." On Discord,Chlöe Bailey wrote, "I'm so sad about Manon."

The overwhelming support for Bannerman seemingly reveals a shared understanding of just how inhospitable the music world can be toward Black women with pop ambitions. To be a Black woman in pop often means not being universally accepted, even by your own people. Early in her career, Whitney Houston—among the preeminent pop stars of all time—wasbooed at the 1989 Soul Train Awards. By that time, Houston achieved thebest-selling debut album by a solo artistand won 11 American Music Awards and a Grammy. But that didn't matter to some within the Black community who felt her music wastoopop.

Janet Jackson faced similar disrespect, but from whiter audiences. Her gargantuan musical legacy is often reduced to the2004 Super Bowl controversy, in which her wardrobe malfunctioned while performing, which derailed her reputation while reinforcing harmful tropes about Black women being hypersexual.

Today, there's a bit more room for Black female pop stars to thrive, though challenges remain. Superstars like Rihanna and Beyoncé are so massive that they've become their own brands. And although there are a growing number of Gen Z Black female singers with crossover appeal (Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Tyla), white women still comprise the bulk of pop success. Last year, the topglobal female artists on Spotifywere Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande. Dance-pop singer Tinashe has publicly shared her frustration with not being taken seriously as a pop artist, sharing that she felt constrained to the R&B category at the onset of her career: "I feel like when I first got in the game, I really pushed against wanting to be put in a box or be pigeonholed,"she told ELLEin 2024.

Normani, the lone Black member of former girl group Fifth Harmony, has faced serious challenges, too. When she was part of the band, she enduredracist bullying online. After they disbanded in 2018, Normani set out to pursue a pop solo career, made promising by her 2019 single "Motivation" and the accompanying, nostalgia-filled video. But her debut albumDopaminedidn't arrive until 2024 and fell short ofmainstream success. Like Tinashe, Normani has publicly shared her struggles. "It's almost like [pop] becomes a negative when it's a Black girl that looks like me, singing the records that I choose to sing because I loved them," shetoldRolling Stonein 2020.

Whether they're solo artists or part of a group, Black women in pop spaces are long overdue for proper treatment and respect. They deserve to be celebrated, to carve their own lanes and freely express themselves, rather than be confined to stereotypes and dictated by the industry's assumptions.

Bannerman has remained relatively quiet since announcing her hiatus, but she shared a message to her supporters on herInstagram Storythis week: "I love you all more than words can describe," she wrote. Although it's unclear when or if Bannerman will return, the love she's received from fans and fellow musicians proves that more Black female pop stars are needed—even if the rest of the world isn't quite ready for them.

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Max Greenfield says the New Girl cast still keeps in close contact years after the finale

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• He admits his kids don't find Schmidt as funny as fans do because "they live with it"

• Greenfield also reveals his favorite episode came from season 1

More than a decade afterNew Girlfirst introduced Schmidt's precision grooming and obsessive organization to audiences,Max Greenfieldsays stepping back into that mindset still happens almost automatically — especially when he's around his former castmates.

The actor tells PEOPLE that the chemistry forged during the sitcom's seven-season run remains so intact that reunions instantly revive their old dynamic. "If you put us together in any circumstance, we go right back," Greenfield, 46, says. "It's really scary."

That enduring connection extends beyond occasional get-togethers. Greenfield says he remains in regular contact with the core group, includingJake JohnsonandZooey Deschanel, with friendships that have quietly continued long after the cameras stopped rolling.

"We all keep in touch in a really beautiful way," he says. "I was texting with Jake this morning."

When they do spend time together, he admits Schmidt sometimes resurfaces — to Johnson's amused exasperation. Greenfield laughs, recalling how easily he slips into the character's controlling instincts, even in ordinary situations like airplane travel.

"We were on a plane together … and I'll say to the flight attendant, 'Oh, excuse me — he can't eat this,' and start organizing his food," he says. "He'll be like, 'We're not on the show anymore.' "

Revisiting Schmidt's meticulous tendencies recently for a campaign reminded Greenfield how closely the character still overlaps with his real personality. The experience, he says, reinforced his affection for both the role and the series that shaped his career.

"It's so connected to the character and who that character was," he says. "It brings you back to that role in that show."

At home, however, Schmidt's quirks feel far less novel. Greenfield sayshis children— who have seen parts ofNew Girl— view the character through the lens of familiarity rather than fandom.

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"I don't think they think it's as funny as America, because they live with it," he says. "They're like, 'Ugh, I know.' "

Asked whether he would ever return to Schmidt, Greenfield says the answer is easy — provided the original creative team is involved. Rather than imagining the character's future himself, he says he'd prefer to discover it through the writers who defined him.

"For sure, it would always be fun to jump back in," he says. "I would always just be really excited to see what the writers thought — where they think Schmidt would be — and then I'd jump in and do whatever that was."

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He already knows which episode best captured Schmidt at his core: season 1's "Control," which explored the character's struggle to relinquish order. The story's theme of clinging to small certainties, he says, still resonates in his own life today.

"It really, truly was my favorite episode — the one we submitted for the Emmys," Greenfield tells PEOPLE. "It just dialed in exactly this idea of these little things that we can control in our lives."

Even now, that idea remains surprisingly relevant. "As long as I know the leftovers are stored safely and stacked neatly," he adds, "then I can go to sleep at night and I'm okay."

In fact, Greenfield partnered with Rubbermaid's EasyStore containers for its "Neat Freaks" campaign, which is available now on Amazon.

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Why Did the SAG Awards Change Their Name to the Actor Awards?

The Actor Awards—formerly known as theSAG Awards—is coming up onSunday, Mar. 1. But you may be wondering, why did the awards show change their name?

InNovember2025, SAG-AFTRA announced that, starting in 2026, the Screen Actors Guild Awards will now be known as "The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA."

According to the organization, the change was made to align the name of the awards show with the name of the statue that's handed out—like theOscars, Emmys,GrammysandGolden Globes. The trophy given out at the SAG Awards has been known as the "Actor" since the inaugural ceremony in 1995.

"Since the beginning, our statue has been called 'The Actor' and we're a show that's entirely about actors, so this new name is a perfect next step in the show's evolution," saidJon Brockett, executive producer of the awards show, according toDeadline. "'The Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA' gives viewers in 190-plus countries an immediate understanding of who we are and what we're about."

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According to an FAQ published by SAG-AFTRA, the name change had been in the works for a long time prior to the announcement. The idea gained traction after the live broadcast of the ceremony moved toNetflixin 2023, given that international audiences may not be familiar with what "SAG" means.

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"We wanted to provide clearer recognition in terms of what the show is about for our domestic and global audiences – we honor actors in film and television," SAG-AFTRA said. "Laser-focusing the name on those two things became the clearest and most straightforward path for this new chapter of the show… and, as the show's global audience expanded through Netflix, the timing felt right to make the alignment official and step confidently into the show's next era."

However, despite the name change, the organization clarified they're okay with past award winners referring to their recognition as a "SAG Award."

"We understand there will be a period of transition where people—past winners and audiences included—will still refer to their award and the show as the SAG Awards, and that's OK," they said in the FAQ. "We know it'll take time to adjust to the change."

The 2026 Actor Awards will be held onSunday, Mar. 1 and will stream live on Netflix.

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Kylie Kelce tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that she and husband Jason Kelce have a plan in place when it comes to their four young daughters one day joining social media

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• "I think it's our job as parents to let our kids be kids," the Not Gonna Lie podcast host says

• Kylie and Jason are parents to Finnley, 11 months; Bennett, 3; Elliotte, 4; and Wyatt, 6

KylieandJason Kelce'sfour daughtershave years before they'll ever joinsocial media, but their parents already have thoughts aboutwhen that moment may come.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Kylie, 33, says she and Jason, 38, "have discussed" letting their girls —Finnley, 11 months;Bennett, 3;Elliotte, 4; andWyatt, 6 — one day use platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok, to name a few.

"We are really the first generation that's had access to social media for as long as we have, and during our developmental years, so we are big proponents ofnot allowing our kids to have that, especially when they're young," Kylie explains of herself and her husband.

"I think it's our job as parents to let our kids be kids," she continues. "Kids are meant to play. They aren't meant to be taking on the weight of the world or deal with comments online, or feel that they're not living up to this aesthetic lifestyle they see."

Adds the mom of four: "So in an effort to protect our girls, I think we will make a conscious effort to make sure they get to play and enjoy life, and really, truly lean into being kids."

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While Kylie is appreciative of the joys that social media can bring, she is also aware that it has a dark side and can sometimes be a "black hole."

"Social media can be so disappointing, because there are so many ways that it doesn't show the true scope of things, and it's not a full scope of what happens," theNot Gonna Liepodcast host says.

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"People can post these beautiful things, and then you think, 'Oh, that's not what my life looks like,' and suddenly someone is down on themselves about the fact that their life isn't as aesthetic," Kylie continues.

"It also allows the opportunity for people to become keyboard warriors and post comments and messaging that otherwise would not get to the person that they're commenting on."

Kylie is one to lead by example when it comes to uplifting her four young children. She tells PEOPLE she doesn't letnegative thoughtsaffect how she talks about herself, because she knows her girlslook up to her as a role model.

"I really try my best to make sure that I speak positively about myself, even on the days that I don't necessarily feel it," Kylie, who continues her ongoing partnership withDovethrough a commercial that aired during the2026 Super Bowl, explains.

"You can say it as much as you want, but we're still human, so there are days when I find myself leading by example for our girls, recognizing, like, 'You know what? I might not feel that way right now, but it is how Ishouldbe talking about myself,' " she continues.

According to Kylie, "Motherhood has forced me into the idea that I do need to make sure that I'm speaking positively about myself."

"Becausemaking sure that girls are confidentnot only sets them up to be happier, but they will also have a more joyful feeling in life, ... and that joy can drown out the other mess," she further explains.

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Anna Cathcart reveals what advice she would give her character Kitty, ahead of XO, Kitty's new season

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• "She needs to calm down a little bit," Cathcart told PEOPLE at the Lunar New Year Gold Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 12

• Season 3 of 'XO, Kitty' will premiere on Netflix on April 2

Anna Cathcarthas some advice for herXO, Kittycharacter.

Cathcart shared a piece of advice she would give Kitty ahead of the Netflix series' third season while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Lunar New Year Gold Celebration hosted by Gold House in New York City on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

"She just needs to calm down a little bit," Cathcart says. "I feel like Kitty has the most chaos [sic] of anyone I know, and that's what we love about her."

"But also, girl, you need to sit down sometimes," she adds. "Take a deep breath, it's okay. She kind of always has been [that way], but in a controlled way, I guess. She handles it well."

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In theTo All the Boysspinoffseries, Kitty Song-Covey moves to Seoul to attend the Korean Independent School of Seoul (K.I.S.S.) and reunites with her long-distance boyfriend Dae, played by Choi Min-young. When things don't go as planned, Kitty sets out to find new friends and build a life in the South Korean city.

Season 2 ofXO, Kittyended with Kitty receiving a scholarship to K.I.S.S., securing her return to the school for her senior year. The finale sees Kitty about to confess her feelings to Min Ho, played by Sang Heon Lee, before he joins his brother pop star Joon Ho, played by Peniel Shin, on tour. When Kitty asks if she can come along, viewers are left on a cliffhanger.

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"I know we left fans on a cliffhanger at the end of season 2 but I can promise season 3 will be worth the wait, including our first summer episode," season 2 showrunner Jessica O'Toole said at the time of the renewal, perDeadline. "Not to mention plenty of romance, friendship, adventure … and kissing. Lots of kissing."

The show, which premiered in May 2023, was renewed for a third season on Feb. 14. Netflix announced the renewal in a videoposted online.

Cathcart noted she is "so, so excited for everyone to see season 3" and teased what fans can expect to see from Kitty in the upcoming season.

"I'm finally allowed to talk about that because it's been a secret forever," the star said. "So very excited and I think they're going to be surprised, but also super happy. So I can't wait."

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Racial slur at BAFTA awards stirs complex feelings for Black people with Tourette syndrome

For Black people living with Tourette syndrome, the British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards incident earlier this week where a vocal tic manifested as a racial slur while two Black stars of the movie "Sinners" were onstage has left them with complicated feelings.

"It's been pretty difficult because I feel like there's such a clash between both sides," said Chloe Winston, 24, who experiences coprolalia, the same verbal tic as John Davidson, the BAFTA nominee and Tourette syndrome advocate who yelled the slur. "A tic is not intentional, but it still causes harm. And I think that does require accountability."

Davidson's utterance just as Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were presenting the first award of that night's ceremony ignited a firestorm that overshadowed Sunday's BAFTAs. There was immediate outrage that the actors and other Black attendees were subjected to the slur. Then there was frustration from the disability community at a lack of understanding about Tourette syndrome. But anger has been loud and widespread for broadcaster BBC because of its decision to allow the racial slur to air uncensored two hours after the live event. Most live awards shows likethe Oscarsoperate on a seconds-long tape delay.

The BAFTA and BBCapologiesalso were criticized as insufficient. The BBC plans to edit it out of its iPlayer streaming service.

The ordeal has compelled Black people with Tourette syndrome, from politicians to content creators, to speak out. They assert that showing empathy for those dealing with the disorder doesn't minimize the pain felt by the Black community. There needs to be acknowledgment of the harm, some have said. Others also worry that misinformation or stereotypes about Tourette syndrome could exacerbate racial profiling or discrimination for Black people who live with it.

Now, advocacy groups are using the BAFTA moment to try to grow existing support networks focused on Black people who feel isolated by Tourette syndrome.

What is Tourette syndrome and coprolalia?

Tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics, according to the Tourette Association of America. These can be motor and vocal tics. Tics can range from mild and inconsequential to moderate and severe and can even be disabling in some cases.

"We know that there's this sort of sensory and motor loop happening. And again, similarly in the vocalizations, they typically start with things like coughing, sniffing, or other just non-specific sounds, said Dr. Jeremiah Scharf, a tic disorder specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital.

In a majority of people, the symptoms begin to emerge during elementary school age and peak between ages 10 and 14, according to Scharf. Roughly 1.4 million people in the U.S. live with Tourette syndrome or a persistent tic disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Coprolalia is "the involuntary utterance of obscene and socially unacceptable words and phrases." The Tourette Association of America estimates between 10%-15% of people with Tourette syndrome live with it. The organization has cautioned against making assumptions about the person based on the content of the tic.

These vocal outbursts — typically vulgarities and insults — are a biological condition that can sometimes be triggered by stress such as not enough sleep or being upset, Scharf said. The tics are hard to stop and involuntary — almost like a sneeze.

"Unfortunately, for this subset of people, it is incredibly disabling because they don't want to say those things. It's very distressing to them," said Scharf, who was talking in general terms and not about the BAFTA awards incident specifically. "They feel significant remorse about it."

Treatment for severe tic disorders can range from medication to behavioral therapies. Retraining the brain to handle tics is "takes an enormous amount of practice in terms of recognizing when the tics are coming," Scharf said. But, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.

Incident stirs up struggles against racism and ableism

Jhónelle Bean, an American Sign Language interpreter who is Black and has Tourette syndrome, took to TikTok after seeing so much "all-or-nothing" discourse around the BAFTA awards. Her video about the "complexity and duality of the situation" has garnered over 3 million views.

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"Two things can be true at the same time," Bean said. "Just because he ticced that does not mean it was intentional. But then also that still caused hurt or harm for people that heard it, which again is why I'm mad at the BAFTAs and the BBC for keeping it in the broadcast in the first place because they had the power to take it out."

The incident also brought up "ableism" comments that were flat-out discriminatory. They included that Davidson, the man who shouted the racial slur, "should have been locked away, he should've had a muzzle, things like that," Bean said.

At the same time, Bean disagreed with some engaged in the social media discourse who said those who took offense over the N-word needed to "get over it."

Jumaane Williams, New York City's public advocate who is Black and has Tourette syndrome, said it can be "painful both physically and mentally" to hold in a tic. As someone who has coprolalia too, Williams gives Davidson some credit for removing himself from the situation though "maybe he could have moved a little sooner."

"For me, it was all about making sure we're practicing care. And I don't think that happened for the two actors that were there or the Black folks who were there or people who didn't want to hear the word," Williams said.

A demand for support groups for Black people with Tourette syndrome

There's always going to be inherent concern if you are Black with Tourette syndrome or any tic disorder, said Reice Griffin, 20, who is a Tourette Association of America rising leader and ambassador. She has had people witness her tics and assume she uses drugs or is typically belligerent. And interacting with police can be even more stressful.

"Law enforcement is not well equipped to deal with Tourette syndrome, but also historically, as a Black person, you never really want to be around law enforcement," Griffin said.

The association, which offers printable "I Have TS" cards, is actively trying to offer more support for people of color.

Griffin recently attended a virtual support group meeting for Black young adults, and she has been speaking at schools and to groups to become more comfortable with herself.

"I thought that because I had Tourette syndrome that, like, public speaking was out the window," Griffin said. "If I could help another young Black girl with Tourette syndrome not feel as alone or help people get diagnosed — that's the dream."

Williams, the New York City public advocate, agrees there is not enough support for Black people with Tourette syndrome. He tries to help by speaking about his own life. That has led to him hearing directly from New Yorkers.

"Sometimes in the street or an event people will bring their family member up which is always a pretty emotional space for me because when I see the kid, I know what they're going through," Williams said.

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Taylor Sheridan's sweepingYellowstoneuniverse is still king of the hill, ruling cable and streaming like it's just another day on the ranch. Fans can't seem to quit the Dutton family, happily tagging along through every generation of backstabbing and horseback riding in the rugged Western saga.

If you thought the final six episodes of season 5 would be the end all ofYellowstone, think again. Even without Kevin Costner's John Dutton III in the mix, Sheridan is keeping the story alive with a stampede of prequels and spinoffs.

The Duttons story stretches across decades, from the late 19th century to present day. And with so many new shows popping up (some not even about the family) it's easy to lose track.

From star-studded prequels like1923to the action-packed spinoffMarshals, here's your guide to the ever-expandingYellowstonefranchise.

1883(2021–2022)

This prequel set in 1883 dives into the origins of how the Dutton family wound up in Montana. The miniseries focuses on former American Civil War Confederate captain James Dutton (Tim McGraw)and his family: wife Margaret (Faith Hill), their daughter Elsa (Isabel May), and their young son John (Audie Rick).

The family travels from Tennessee to Texas for a shot at prosperity during the westward expansion movement in America. James meets rough-and-ready cowboy Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) upon arrival in Fort Worth and joins his wagon train heading West. The 10-episode series chronicles the perilous journey the Duttons face through the Old West and the Great Plains to find a new place to call home.

Where to watch1883: Paramount+

1923(2022–2025)

Jumping ahead a few decades, a new generation of Duttons rise in James' older brother Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and his Irish-immigrant wife, Cara (Helen Mirren). A drought, the Great Depression, and Prohibition of the 1920s are just a few of the challenges the Duttons tackle to safeguard Yellowstone Ranch, as the grizzled Jacob fights to uphold the sanctity of their family as patriarch.

1923rode off into the sunset with its second and final season in 2025. Reflecting on the finale, Brandon Sklenar, who played Jacob and Cara's nephew Spencer Dutton, toldEntertainment Weeklyhe was "anticipating something epic and brutally tragic, and it did not disappoint."

Where to watch1923: Paramount+

Marshals(2026)

In May 2025, CBS officially ordered aYellowstonespinoff starringLuke Grimesas Kayce Dutton. Set a year after the finale of the flagship show, the series follows Kayce as he joins the U.S. Marshals. According to the synopsis, he use his cowboy skills and Navy SEAL training to help "bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region's war on violence."

"I realized we're not just trying to juice a stone and get a paycheck, there really is a story to tell," Grimes said inEW's February 2026 cover story. "This guy used to be a SEAL, and we never explored that."

SeveralYellowstonevets join Kayce, with Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, and Brecken Merrill all returning for the spinoff. There are also several newcormers, played by Ash Santos (Mayor of Kingstown), Arielle Kebbel (The Vampire Diaries), Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade).

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Where to watchMarshals: CBS andParamount+

The Dutton Ranch(TBD)

Kayce isnt the only Dutton child getting their own spinoff, asKelly Reillyis set to reprise her role as Beth Dutton onThe Dutton Ranch.

LikeMarshals, this new spinoff picks up right after theYellowstoneseries finale, with Beth and her husband Rip (Cole Hauser) finally savoring "the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch."

"With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he's supposed to be," the synopsis reads.

Alongside Reilly, Hauser, and Finn Little as Carter, the cast ofThe Dutton Ranchalso includes Oscar nomineesAnnette BeningandEd Harris.

The Dutton Ranchis expected to premiere on Paramount+.

1944(TBD)

In Nov. 2023, Paramount Network announced the development ofa newYellowstonespinoff,1944. Although the plot of the series has not been revealed, you can expect it to follow the lives of the Dutton family during World War II, in a year that would see D-Day as the U.S. and the Western Allies invade northern France. Who's running the ranch? What challenges do they face in wartime America? The setting is ripe for drama.

1944is expected to premiere on Paramount+.

6666(TBD)

Another upcoming spinoff,6666will take us out of the Montana ranch and ontoFour Sixes ranchin West Texas in a non-Dutton-focused tale set during the time when the Comanches still ruled the territory. At the Four Sixes ranch, some of the world's finest horses, livestock, and — of course — cowboys are made.

While no further details have been revealed about the series, it will surely be refreshing to see a new western landscape and an ensemble of Texas homeowners take on the world. AfterYellowstonecowboy-wannabe Jimmy (Jefferson White) moved down there in season 4, there is speculation that he could be part of the series.

6666is expected to premiere on Paramount Network.

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Trans Activist Alexandra Billings Gets Emotional as She Recalls Eric Dane's 'Brave' Act on “Grey's Anatomy ”Set

Actress and trans activist Alexandra Billings recalled a key moment working with Eric Dane on Grey's Anatomy

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• Even though they didn't know each other well, she said that how he treated her exemplified the kind of person he was

• "Eric Dane showed everyone on that set what a true ally looks like," she said on Instagram the day after the actor died at age 53

Actress and trans activist Alexandra Billings shared an emotional memory of working with Eric Dane onGrey's Anatomyfollowing the actor's death at age 53.

TheTransparentactress, 63, fought back tears as she recalled Dane's meaningful act of allyship on the set of the drama series in a video posted toInstagramon Feb. 20, the day after hedied of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's disease.

Billings was cast as Donna Gibson, a trans woman navigating a breast cancer diagnosis while transitioning, during season 3 of the ABC show. While she noted that she doesn't remember "everything" about filming the episode and that Dane was "not a personal friend," she still felt the "story matters because it speaks to his character."

"I got the role onGrey's Anatomy, which was shocking to me. I hadn't done a lot of television, and I was floored. This was 2006," she explained. "Now, 20 years ago, the landscape for transgender performers in Hollywood was the Sahara Desert; it was nonexistent."

When she got the script, she remembered thinking, "'Did a trans person write this?' Because the character was so honest and so true."

Billings explained that in the episode, titled "Where the Boys Are," her character was "dying," as her "hormones were causing breast cancer" and if she continued using them, she would most likely die. The alternate option was to stop using the hormones so doctors could treat her with a higher chance of success.

Her character had a "huge monologue" in the episode, which Billings noted was "incredible" and beautifully written. Despite memorizing the scene, Billings said she was "terrified" and "nervous" when she got to set that day.

"I meet Eric, who is lovely, and we do our first scene together," she recalled. "The first scene is Eric and my character, Donna, explaining to Ellen [Pompeo], and he's misgendering me a little bit, and we have this great little back-and-forth scene. We do it a couple of times, and the director says, 'Cut.' "

It was then that Dane, who portrayed Dr. Mark Sloan on the show, turned to Billings and asked about her own real-life experience transitioning in the '80s.

"Eric turns to me between takes and says, 'Alex, listen, what happened between you and your doctor when you talked to him about hormones and treatment? What transpired?' "

Billings, aware that "this is television" and they "don't have time" to waste, was hesitant to open up, fearing that she just needed to "say [her] lines" and keep it moving.

Sensing her hesitancy, Dane told her, " 'It's okay, I really want to know.' "

"The entire set stops and listens to me because of Eric. Again, this was 20 years ago," Billings recalled. "I say, 'Well, I began my transition in 1980, and back then, it was illegal.' His eyes got really wide, and he said, 'You're kidding.' I said 'No. You couldn't walk down the streets of Chicago if you were transgender, and I spent some time in jail because I was walking down the street. You had to have two articles of what they called male clothing on, or they would haul you off. ' "

She then told him about her doctor, explaining how the medical professional showed quiet yet powerful support, emphasizing that "it wasn't so much the conversations, it was his demeanor."

"Dane said, 'What do you mean?' ... and I said, 'Being a transgender human at that time was unheard of. We didn't know where any of us were ... We were really alone, and [my doctor] would take my hand or touch my knee, or hold me and let me know hesawme, no matter what we were talking about. It was less important about the hormones and much more important about how he treated me.' "

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When they filmed the scene again, Dane's demeanor changed.

"We start the scene again and as we are talking, Eric puts his hand on my shoulder, and then we do another take and Eric puts his hand right on my thigh or my knee," she recalled, growing emotional. "And then at the end of the scene, he takes my hand —this isn't in the script — he holds my hand, and I put my hand on top of his."

"I know how mundane this sounds, but back then, it changedeverythingfor me. This compassionate, kind, brave human being changed everything for me," Billings confessed through tears.

When it was time for Billings to perform her "page-and-a-half" monologue, however, the director kindly told her they would have to cut it for time.

Although Billings was "destroyed" on the inside, she told him it was okay, but Dane knew it was important to her and the entire trans community.

"Eric, he is sitting on a chair, and we're very close together. I'm sitting on a couch, and we're facing each other in this scene," she remembered. "And Eric puts his hand up and he turns to me and he says very quietly, 'What are the five most important things you say in that monologue?' "

When she tried to tell him it was fine, he simply repeated the question. When she finally told him, Dane suggested they do a condensed version of the scene, hitting the most important parts of the monologue while improvising the rest to cut down on time.

"And that's what you see in the episode," Billings said. "Let me tell you why this is so important that you know this about this man: He didn't have to do that."

"There was no reason in the world for him to do that. It didn't have anything to do withhim. He was concerned that the trans story was told from an honest and true place so that other trans people could see themselves reflected in this story. That's why he did what he did."

She noted that "time is money, especially in television," and he "didn't have to do that" but knew it was the right thing.

Billings went on to say that Dane was "one of the kindest, most empathetic humans I think I've ever worked with."

The actress noted that she "could count on one hand" the number of times she left a set feeling truly moved, and that "extraordinary" moment with Dane was one of them.

"Eric Dane showed everyone on that set what a true ally looks like. It's not just talk. It's not just speeches. It's not even just benefits or writing a check or talking to your neighbors — it is those things, but it's notjustthose things."

"An ally takes action. An ally creates change. An ally is present, even when there's danger in them being present and that's what Eric Dane did," she said through tears.

"I didn't know him, but I absolutelyknewhim. He will be missed," she concluded. "Thank you, Eric. Thank you, from all of us."

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Lil Jon's son's cause of death confirmed after body pulled from pond

The cause of death forLil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, has been revealed after the 27-year-old's body was recovered from a pond near his home in Georgia on Feb. 6.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's confirmed that Smith's cause of death was "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use,"PeopleandE! Newsreported, citing an autopsy report.

The autopsy also stated that Smith's blood had tested positive for "a pharmacologically active hallucinogenic compound of psilocybin — hallucinogenic mushrooms," according to E! News and People.

USA TODAY has reached out to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.

Smith, who went by the stage name DJ Young Slade, was found dead after running out of his home without his phone on Feb. 3 around 6 a.m, according toa missing persons report. The Milton Police Department in Milton, Georgia, said at the time that he "may be disoriented and in need of assistance."

After police confirmed his death on Feb. 6,Lil Jon shared a statementsaying he and Smith's mother, Nicole Smith, were "extremely heartbroken" and "devastated."

"Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted."

"He loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest. He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU," the statement continued. "We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we're comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him."

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Lil Jon and Nicole Smith married in 2004 and later separated in 2022. The rapper is also a father to daughter Nahara, whom he shares with girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah.

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

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Lil Jon's son found dead at 27. Revisit his career as DJ Young Slade.

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

Who was DJ Young Slade?

Nathan Smith was a DJ and musician, just like his father, Lil Jon.

"Lade released this when he graduated from college. He was so happy to express his art n do it himself. I was so proud of him for doing it all on his own," Lil Jon wrote on Instagram promotinga song called "Move Thru Fire."

Under the stage name DJ Young Slade, Smith aimed to follow in his father's footsteps while also paving his own lane. In March 2025, he dropped anew single titled "Feels"that premiered on MTV.

"It's dope to appreciate my dad, show respect, and just look at all the things he's done, and it's nice to get the torch passed down and do my own thing," Smith toldThe Quintessential Gentlemanfollowing the release of the track in March. "Because it's like it comes from him, but also I'm definitely taking it and making it my own."

Lil Jon previously said his son started DJing at age 11 and graduated from the Scratch DJ Academy in Los Angeles at age 12, according toPeople. As a teenager, he DJed at various LA clubs before making his own music.

"It's literally in your kid's genes to do what you do," he said, per People. "It is in their genes. It is in their DNA. We pass everything we get and we learn down to our children. So he was destined to be in the music business and do music."

Contributing: Anika Reed and Anna Kaufman

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