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

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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 Says She and Husband Jason Already Have Thoughts About Their 4 Daughters Joining Social Media One Day (Exclusive)

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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