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Gregg Araki is ready to bring “Mysterious Skin” into the 2020s: The writer/director will unveil the 4K restoration of the acclaimed 2004 indie at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 19 as part of the museum’s overall fall programming slate. Araki will participate in an onstage conversation after the screening with lead star Joseph Gordon-Levitt and novelist Scott Heim, who wrote the source material; Sean Baker will moderate. The 4K presentation comes courtesy of Strand Releasing and will tour theaters next year.

Set in the 1980s and ’90s, the coming-of-age drama stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, a pre-director-days Brady Corbet, Michelle Trachtenberg, and Elisabeth Shue. It follows the lives of Gordon-Levitt and Corbet as childhood friends who were both sexually abused, and how that abuse shapes and distorts their journeys into young adulthood; Corbet’s character disappears into an alien-abduction fantasy, while Gordon-Levitt’s becomes a street hustler in New...

It’s been over a decade since Gossip Girl aired its final scandalous text, but the original cast has been anything but idle. From A-list marriages and chart-topping careers to heartbreaking losses and long-awaited comebacks, the stars of the iconic CW teen drama have rewritten their own scripts far beyond Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

While the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot gave a nostalgic nod to the OGs (with Michelle Trachtenberg reprising her role as Georgina Sparks), it was axed in 2023. Trachtenberg tragically passed away in February 2025 at just 39, following a liver transplant.

Showrunner Josh Schwartz once said (per TV Line):

We’ve reached out to all of them to let them know it was happening, and we would love for them to be involved if they want to be involved….They played those characters for six years, and if they felt like they were good with that, we wanted to respect that.

The updates on the forthcoming “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot have been trickling in throughout 2025, so much so that even the slightest inkling of progress sends fans into a frenzy. Buffy herself, Sarah Michelle Gellar, clearly understands this better than anybody, so I’m sure she knew exactly what she was doing when she posted a video to Instagram on August 3 working out with Ryan Kiera Armstrong, the actress tapped to lead Hulu’s “Buffy” revamp.

Gellar’s caption didn’t reveal much, saying simply, “Warrior 1 and 2 We don’t sweat … we sparkle.”

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Armstrong, 15, is meant to be a new character in the “Buffy” universe, and Gellar herself — of course — is tapped to a return as Buffy Summers. The casting materials in May (via Deadline) described Armstrong’s character “as an introverted high-school student.”

“From the moment I saw Ryan’s audition,...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer was released on March 10, 1997, on the WB channel, bringing about a new wave of content and a new kind of heroine. Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy was tough, smart, funny, and flawed. Her portrayal of the teenage vampire slayer instantly became iconic.

The show was created by Joss Whedon and spanned seven seasons, bringing together rich character development, teen angst, and supernatural action. Over two decades after the show aired its finale in 2003, Buffy is still a cultural reference point. Now there’s soon going to be a Buffy spinoff, but what is the original Buffy cast up to now? Let’s cast a glance at some of the main cast members of the show and see what they are up to now.

Buffy Summers: Sarah Michelle Gellar

Then: She played this iconic character right from the start to the finish. She has already become famous...

Freaky Friday is currently high on the Disney+ streaming charts, stoking anticipation for the sequel movie. The 2003 remake was a surprise hit, proving Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan were perfect casting choices.

Per FlixPatrol, and as of Aug. 1,Freaky Friday is in second place on the Disney+ Top 10 streaming chart. Now a cult classic, this coming-of-age tale is a hit with new viewers and long-time fans. That's expected ahead of the sequel's release, which is long overdue considering Freaky Friday's breakout success (it earned $161 million against its $26 million budget). The film stars Curtis and Lohan as Tess and Anna Coleman, a mother-daughter pair whose roles were literally reversed.

Curtis' casting is kismet, having joined the ensemble on short notice. "I found out I was going to be in Freaky Friday two days before they started shooting, because someone else was in the movie and dropped out," she told People.

The entertainment industry has lost several notable figures so far in 2025. The film world was shaken by the death of “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks” director David Lynch, with tributes to the visionary filmmaker continuing for weeks. Two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife in late February in Santa Fe, N.M., while “Harriet the Spy” star Michelle Trachtenberg died in New York on Feb. 26. “The Doors” and “Top Gun” star Val Kilmer died April 1.

In music, Garth Hudson, the last remaining member of The Band, died in January, while Peter, Paul and Mary lost Peter Yarrow. “Killing Me Softly” singer Roberta Flack died in February, while Sly Stone and the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson died in June. Singer Connie Francis, Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and jazz musician Chuck Mangione died in July.

Last year, the entertainment business said goodbye to stars including Shannen Doherty,...

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Wednesday is a coming-of-age supernatural mystery thriller dark comedy-drama series co-created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. Based on the characters of the same name by Charles Addams, the Netflix series follows Wednesday Addams as she joins the school for outcasts and monsters and soon finds herself embroiled in a supernatural murder mystery. Wednesday stars Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Riki Lindhome, Jamie McShane, Hunter Doohan, Percy Hynes White, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Georgie Farmer, Naomi J. Ogawa, and Christina Ricci. So, if you loved the entertaining supernatural drama, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Netflix’s Wednesday, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is a teen supernatural dark fantasy drama series developed by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. Based on the Archie comic book series of...

Hulu has announced a spin-off for the cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and fans can’t keep calm. It’s a show I could rewatch over and over without getting bored. Over 2 decades later, the show is set to return with a spinoff, this time with a fresh take, while keeping the original world of Buffy alive.

One burning question has been gripping the fans since the announcement of the return. Which of the Og cast members will return to this spinoff? Behind-the-scenes developments, dream casting theories, and hints of familiar faces being cast have only added fuel to the fire. The revival comes with high expectations, and we know you can’t wait to find out who will be seen in this spinoff, so let’s get right into what we know so far!

Confirmed Star Power For Buffy The Vampire Slayer Spin-off: Sarah Michelle Gellar

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Michelle Trachtenberg‘s boyfriend Jay Cohen is breaking his silence on her tragic death.

The late Gossip Girl actress passed away back in February, due to complications from diabetes mellitus. She was 39-years-old.

In a new Instagram post, Jay shared his first comments following Michelle’s death.

Keep reading to find out more…On Wednesday (July 9), the talent agent marked 26th anniversary of the life-saving kidney transplant he received from a “selfless” donor.

“We as human beings need to find a way to love and help all people in need,” Jay wrote in part, per Us Weekly. “The divide must stop. Innocent lives should not be part of status quo war casualties, or politics, all people deserve the right to live In Peace.”

In the comment section of the post, Jay was asked if could “talk” about Michelle‘s passing.

“One day soon! Im very sorry,” Jay responded along with the broken heart emoji.

There are a whole lot of new titles hitting Netflix this month, from documentaries, to TV series, to films both new and old. It can be pretty overwhelming.

If you’re here, that likely means you want an easier, more curated selection — specifically something that will make you laugh. We’ve got you covered. Netflix’s July slate isn’t as comedy-heavy as perhaps it usually is, but there are still some gems.

Below, you can find seven of the best comedies new to Netflix in July.

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A Wayans Brothers classic, “White Chicks” is now available to stream on Netflix. Centering on two Black cops who go undercover as white socialites, the movie boasts a cast including Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Terry Crews, Busy Phillips and more. Plus, it’s probably...

Fans of Buffy The Vampire Slayer might see some of their favorites returning to the upcoming reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar has teased to Vanity Fair Italia, that she hopes some of her former co-stars will appear in the supernatural series.

Gellar told the outlet that she and the show’s makers are working to balance new and old characters in the reboot. “My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space will have to be made for new stories as well.”

The show was famous for not being afraid to kill off characters, even when it wasn’t the most popular decision with fans. Decades later and fans haven’t forgiven creator Joss Whedon for Tara’s demise.

Alyson Hannigan’s Willow seems a likely character to bring back. Xander, who is played by Nicholas Brendon, is less surefire due to the actor’s own personal issues.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is offering fresh insight into the long-developing Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. In a new interview with Vanity Fair Italia, the actress shared new details about the upcoming Hulu series and what finally convinced her to reprise the iconic role more than two decades after the original show ended.

“For so many years, I said no to a possible return of the series,” said Gellar, who received a Golden Globe nomination for Buffy but never had an Emmy bid. “I didn’t want to reintroduce something we had already seen. I waited for the right time to come. Then Chloé [Zhao], a big Buffy fan, proposed the project to me, and I accepted.”

The reboot has been in development quietly for several years. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman will be the showrunners and Zhao will direct the pilot and executive produce alongside Gellar, original series producers Fran and Kaz Kuzui,...

Sarah Michelle Gellar wants to bring back the dead for the new “Buffy” reboot series. Gellar, who reprises the role of Buffy Summers for the Hulu pilot, said during the Filming Italy Sardegna Festival that she is determined to have her fellow alums return — even if their characters already died onscreen.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer” aired on the WB for five seasons from 1997 to 2001 before moving to Upn for two more seasons. The series landed spinoff “Angel” from 1999 to 2004. Yet the revival — which is still at the pilot stage and hasn’t been greenlit to series just yet — will be different in tone from the franchise predecessors.

“It will be lighter than the last few seasons of the original,” Gellar said, as translated by Vanity Fair. “We will try to find a balance between new and old characters. My dream is to bring back everyone who has died, but space...

One Shot invites close readings of the basic unit of film grammar.Gregg Araki’s Mysterious Skin is now showing on Mubi in many countries.Mysterious Skin.The first chapter of Scott Heim’s 1995 novel, Mysterious Skin, ends on a vision of something “hovering in the night air above our field, a group of soft blue lights.” A group of four behold the glow: eight-year-old Brian Lackey, his older sister Deborah, their mother, and Philip, a stranger to the children. With the family home behind them “like a portrait’s massive frame,” Brian wonders “how we looked to whoever or whatever manned the ship.” In Gregg Araki’s 2004 adaptation of the book, a reverse shot considers just this. The blue light oozes over their faces like that of a television set; in Brian’s glasses the glare bounces back, as if connected by beams to the thing seen. Araki omits the character of Philip,...

During an interview with Parade, actresses Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan addressed the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” reboot — which was confirmed to be in the works for Hulu earlier this year — but the stars remained mum on details.

“I know never to say never, but I’m excited to hear what Sarah says it’s like,” Hannigan said.

“That seems fair,” Gellar laughed.

Gellar did confirm that the series would pay tribute to the late actress Michelle Trachtenberg, who played her younger sister Dawn Summers seasons 5 through 7.

“We’ll be able to do something,” Gellar said. “We’ll do what’s appropriate.”

“I’m sure it will be handled with utter grace,” Hannigan added.

Gellar, who has reteamed with Hannigan for an awareness campaign surrounding meningitis vaccination, Ask2BSure, said that she and her former co-star share an easy rapport on set.

“We still finish each other’s sentences.

Leighton Meester is explaining why she distanced herself from making pop music.

If you didn’t know, in 2009, Leighton released songs “Somebody to Love,” “Your Love’s a Drug” and the hit “Good Girls God Bad” with Cobra Starship. However, in 2014, she released the folk-inspired album Heartstrings.

In a recent interview, the 39-year-old actress revealed why she decided to step away from her pop-leaning sound.

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“I just didn’t feel like I sang that well in those songs. That’s why I stopped doing that style of songwriting, because I didn’t feel really good when I would sing it. That was something that I figured out in my 20s,” she told Bustle.

If you didn’t see, earlier this month, Leighton reacted to the death of Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg.

Firefly creator Joss Whedon may have fallen from grace after the serious accusations against him, but his creative genius in the Western space show won over many fans. While the ratings of the show during its run did not do justice to its quality, it only rose in popularity in the following 23 years. A key detail about the cast speaks volumes about Whedon’s work.

The stars of the show, Nathan Fillion, Morena Baccarin, Gina Torres, and Alan Tudyk, have all gone on to build great careers in successful sci-fi projects. It meant that the 2002 show could’ve gone places if Fox provided favorable conditions for its run. Sadly, the cult show didn’t get enough support from Fox from the get-go.

Firefly actors went on to become major parts of sci-fi projects Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, and Adam Baldwin in Joss Whedon’s Firefly | Credits: 20th Century Fox

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans recieved unexpected news over the past few months. First, a big announcement confirmed that Buffy was getting a reboot. Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy Summers would mentor a new Slayer, and the Buffyverse would finally be back on the small screen.

It was later shared that Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Buffy's sister Dawn in Buffy, passed away from complications of diabetes mellitus. Trachtenberg's passing had some Buffy fans questioning what would happen to Dawn in the series reboot.

In an interview with Parade, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan were asked if the show planned to honor Trachtenberg in any way. “Yeah, we'll do something. We'll do what's appropriate," Hannigan added, “I'm sure they'll handle it with utter grace," Gellar said,

Both Gellar and Hannigan paid tribute to Trachtenberg on social media when she passed away in February. Gellar posted a picture of herself and...

As news of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot came out, other tragic news also happened. Michelle Trachtenberg, who played Dawn Summers for three seasons of the series, passed away at the age of 39. She will be missed by the cast of the original series, and it turns out that Sarah Michelle Gellar and others have ideas to honor the actress.

Trachtenberg passed away suddenly in February 2025 at the age of 39. A later autopsy would reveal that it was linked to her liver transplant that she received a year earlier, making the loss even more tragic. Of course, there was hope before this that she would be part of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot to reprise her role as Dawn.

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After the tragic passing of Michelle Trachtenberg earlier this year, fans have been wondering how the long-awaited and highly-anticipated Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel series would handle the absence of her character, Dawn. We finally have a bit of an idea after Gellar sat down with her former Buffy co-star, Alyson Hannigan, to chat with Parade about the Ask2BSure campaign. Acknowledging that the series will — in one way or another — pay homage to the late actress who appeared as Gellar’s on-screen sister, the Dexter: Original Sin star said, “Yeah, we’ll do something. We’ll do what’s appropriate.” Backing Gellar’s response, Hannigan added, “I’m sure they’ll handle it with utter grace."

Trachtenberg, who was a member of the original show’s cast during its final three seasons, sadly passed away back in February at the incredibly young age of 39. In the days that followed,...

Michelle Trachtenberg is a millennial favorite for a reason. The actress starred in some of our favorite movies and TV shows during the most formative years of our lives. From childhood favorites like Harriet The Spy to the must-watch soapy teen dramas like Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg played more iconic characters before her tragic death at 39 earlier this year. So it's not really surprising that fans are curious to know whether the recently announced Buffy The Vampire Slayerreboot will honor our titular character's little sister, Dawn Summers, in some way.

Which is exactly why Parade asked that very question to original stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan when they had a chance to talk to the duo in support of the Ask2BSure meningitis awareness campaign. Given that Gellar is extremely involved in the series, which is being showrun and executive produced by Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, her authority on the matter is truly second-to-none.

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan discuss honoring Michelle Trachtenberg’s memory in the Buffy the Vampire Slayerreboot. Trachtenberg played Buffy's sister, Dawn, in the original show, appearing in seasons 5-7. Sadly, Trachtenberg passed away at the age of 39 in February 2025, resulting in an outpouring of tributes from her Buffy co-stars. With the reboot in the works, many have wondered if the show will somehow reference Trachtenberg or her character.

While appearing together for an awareness campaign about meningitis, Gellar and Hannigan commented on a Dawn tribute in the Buffy reboot in a Paradeexclusive:

Smg: "Yeah, we'll do something. We'll do what's appropriate."

Ah: "I'm sure they'll handle it with utter grace."

What Gellar and Hannigan's Comments Mean For The Buffy Reboot Trachtenberg Is Likely To Get A Respectful And Poignant Tribute

This promising news is bittersweet. Trachtenberg could have potentially reprised her role as Dawn in the reboot, and...

Buffy Summers is all set for a big comeback! Yep, after more than two decades since she roamed the halls of Sunnydale High—stake in hand and saving the world before curfew—the iconic Buffy the Vampire Slayer is coming back with a full reboot. The original show, which aired from 1997 to 2003, wasn’t your average teen drama sprinkled with horror. It quickly became a fan favorite.

But her story was always about more than just taking down vampires. She was learning, growing, and healing through every fight. Behind all the fangs and fists was a young woman figuring out life, one apocalypse at a time.

And now, the Buffyverse is preparing for a new era, possibly with a fresh face ready to carry the slayer legacy forward. While the reboot’s details are still under wraps, one thing’s for sure—Buffy’s world is about to open up once again,...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans have been celebrating ever since the news hit that the beloved supernatural drama was getting a reboot. In the past week they've had even more reason to cheer, because a new Slayer is in town: Ryan Kiera Armstrong will play Buffy's pupil in the new show. But the fans aren't the only ones excited - Sarah Michelle Gellar, the woman who brought Buffy to life, is too.

Gellar discussed it in a recent conversation with SiriusXM. During a conversation about the importance of Buffy, Gellar said her big hope for the reboot was that "it brings comfort." And indeed, for many young girls growing up in the '90s and '00s, Buffy was a great source of comfort. Young queer girls especially found solace in Willow, Alyson Hannigan's character, who discovered that she was gay over the course of the show.

Gellar went on,...

Hulu is rebooting Buffy the Vampire Slayer. We don't have a release date nor a trailer nor even a title, but we do have a star: according to Gizmodo, Ryan Kiera Armstrong — who you might remember as Fern from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — will play a new Slayer chosen to stand against vampires, the demons, and the forces of darkness.

The 15-year-old Armstrong will play "an introverted high-school student." Sarah Michelle Gellar, Buffy herself, will also star in the show as well as serve as an executive producer. There's a pretty adorable video where Gellar gives Armstrong the good news:

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Buffy show, but he's been exiled from show business so he will definitely not be involved in this reboot. Nora and Lilla Zuckerman are writing the scripts. The pilot will be directed by Chloé Zhao, who won an...

With awards season all but done and dusted, Oscars. Golden Globes, SAGs, and BAFTAs all having been dutifully doled out over the past few months, this evening saw the BAFTA TV Awards 2025 — hosted by Avengers: Doomsday's Alan Cumming and held at London's Royal Festival Hall — take centre stage for a night of red carpet walking and shiny statue giving. And during a telecast in which the two most nominated shows — Netflix stalker thriller Baby Reindeer and ITV drama Mr Bates Vs The Post Office — took home one award apiece, the likes of Mr Loverman, Shōgun, and Blue Lights all scored big wins in major categories.

On the night, Baby Reindeer's sole win saw Jessica Gunning's turn as Richard Gadd's crazed stalker Martha recognised in the Supporting Actress race, while Mr Bates Vs Post Office, which was elsewhere nominated in both Lead acting categories, took home the coveted accolade for Limited Drama.

Sarah Michelle Gellar recently reunited with her Buffy The Vampire Slayer co-star Alyson Hannigan, and a shared Instagram photo of the pair has sparked calls from fans for Willow Rosenberg's return in the upcoming Buffy revival series. The two actresses appeared on the Friday, May 9 episode of The Today Show to highlight the importance of protecting children from meningitis, as part of Gsk's Ask2BSure campaign.

The Instagram photo the two shared simply featured the caption "#Og," a nod to their original Buffy partnership. From 1997 to 2003, the two actresses co-starred in the hit series as best friends Buffy Summers (Gellar), a teenager battling vampires and demons while dealing with adolescence, and Willow Rosenberg (Hannigan), who evolved from a shy and intelligent teenager into a powerful witch that becomes a key player in Buffy's battle against evil.

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Michelle Trachtenberg’s sudden death is still taking a toll on her former Gossip Girlco-stars. Leighton Meester, who played Blair Waldorf during the CW teen romance series’ run from 2007 to 2012, is opening up about the late Trachtenberg and what she meant to her. Trachtenberg was found unresponsive in her New York apartment by her mother on Feb. 26. At 39 years old, the death was a shock for many, including Meester, who is the same age as the late actress.

In an interview with Flaunt, Meester talked about the lifelong friendships she made on Gossip Girl and said that the news of Trachtenberg’s death really hit home. “It’s devastating,” Meester said. Medical reports from the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner indicated that Trachtenberg died due to complications of diabetes mellitus and that no foul play was suspected. The Buffy the Vampire Slayeractress had also undergone a...

Leighton Meester has spoken out for the first time about the death of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who died in February at age 39 from complications related to diabetes mellitus. The actress, known for her role as Blair Waldorf on the hit teen drama, reflected on Trachtenberg’s passing in a recent Flaunt magazine cover story.

“It’s devastating,” Meester said. “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”

Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on Gossip Girl, joined the cast in the show’s second season and became known for portraying one of the series’ most unpredictable characters. Her role grew from a single appearance into a recurring presence throughout the show’s run. Georgina’s schemes, lies, and dramatic reveals often disrupted the lives of the main characters, making her a memorable part of the series’ larger narrative.

Leighton Meester has spoken out for the first time about the recent death of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

In a cover story for Flaunt, Meester remembered Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on the hit CW show. “It’s devastating,” she told the magazine. “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”

Trachtenberg died suddenly on Feb. 26 at age 39. Her cause of death was ruled as complications related to diabetes mellitus, according to New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.

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Leighton Meester has spoken out for the first time about the tragic passing of Michelle Trachtenberg.

The veteran actress, best known for her roles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, died in February at the young age of 39.

After keeping her health struggles a secret for years, Trachtenberg died from complications due to diabetes.

Now, about three months after this painful loss, Meester has something to say about her former co-star.

Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenbergat Henri Bendel on January 12, 2010 in New York City. (Getty)

“It’s devastating,” Meester told Flaunt Magazine this week. “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”

Meester is also 39 years old.

Looking back at Gossip Girl — which ran for six seasons from 2007 to 2012 on The CW — Meester added that she now can see how the program’s legacy “continues — in some ways,...

Leighton Meester is breaking her silence on the loss of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

The late actress passed away back in February, due to complications from diabetes mellitus.

In a new interview with Flaunt magazine, Leighton touched on the passing of her former co-star.

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“It’s devastating,” she told the mag, with a sigh. “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”

Leighton‘s words reflect many others who have worked with Michelle, noting her character and praising the kind of person she was.

Penn Badgley also recently broke his silence on Michelle‘s death, months after many other Gossip Girl stars paid tribute.

Our continued thoughts go out to Michelle‘s friends and family.

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Leighton Meester is speaking out about her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg’s death for the first time.

Trachtenberg, who played Georgina Sparks on the hit drama, died in February at age 39 from complications of diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner previously confirmed.

“It’s devastating,” Meester said in a recent Flaunt cover story. “She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It’s very, very sad for everyone who knew her.”

The actress, who played Blair Waldorf on the show, added, “Now, I can see that [the show’s legacy] continues—in some ways, even more so than back then—to live on, which is incredible.”

Gossip Girl, narrated by a mysterious yet vicious blogger, followed a group of wealthy teenagers through their day-to-day scandalous lives as Manhattan’s Elite. The show, which ran for six seasons from 2007-12, also starred Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Ed Westwick,...

It seems that some recent revelations about the upcoming Buffy The Vampire Slayer reboot are being staked through the heart by returning star Sarah Michelle Gellar. The actress is reprising her role as the former Slayer in a new sequel/reboot of the popular supernatural drama series, and in a recent interview she slayed one recent update on the new show, but offered plenty for fans to get their teeth into.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer ran for seven seasons between 1997 and 2003, leading to the companion series Angel, and creating a legacy that continues to endure over 20 years later. The series starred Gellar as Buffy Summers, with an ensemble of support from a mostly young and unknown cast including David Boreanaz, James Marsters, Allison Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, and the late Michelle Trachtenberg, as well as Anthony Stewart Head as the level-headed Watcher, Giles. Now a new Slayer will rise, but it...

Freaky Friday was nearly a very different movie. Instead of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, it was originally meant to star Annette Bening and Michelle Trachtenberg. When Bening dropped out, the producers contacted Curtis - but she wasn't sure.

Curtis had a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old at home, and she wasn't willing to leave them to go be a mother to a fictional 15-year-old. She would only sign onto the movie if it was going to be filming near to her home. "If it filmed outside California, I wouldn't have been in the movie," she told Entertainment Weekly as part of their coverage for Freaky Friday's sequel, Freakier Friday.

She went on, "If it shot in Vancouver, I wouldn't have done it, because I had kids," And that made her relate to the themes of the movie, especially the journey her character Tess goes on. "Balancing motherhood is...

Penn Badgley hadn’t crossed paths with former Gossip Girl costar Michelle Trachtenberg in over a decade by the time of her death this February, but he has fond memories of her warm personality. “What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” the You star told E! News in a recent interview. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh. She [had a] really pure heart.” Trachtenberg appeared in more than two dozen episodes of The CW’s Gossip Girl, playing the scheming Upper East Sider Georgina Sparks, who had a fling with Badgley’s Dan Humphrey on the teen drama. She later reprised the role in two episodes of Max’s Gossip Girl reboot in what would become her last onscreen acting role. In his interview,...

When Fox mercilessly cancelled Firefly after just a single season, the entire team behind it, including Joss Whedon, was devastated. They were having a good time filming the show, and Whedon was so confident about his space Western show. However, another popular show from the Justice League director suffered when he decided to shift his focus to Firefly.

Before the accusations brought him down from his peak popularity, he was managing three shows at once. When he began work on the Nathan Fillion show, he was already the showrunner of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spinoff Angel. While David Boreanaz’s show could have gone on with a hands-off approach from Whedon, he did one thing that ruined the fourth season of the series.

Firefly cancellation hits hard after Joss Whedon ruined Angel Season 4 for it David Boreanaz as the titular vampire in Joss Whedon’s Angel | Credits: Warner Bros....

Hollywood stars who lost out on iconic roles ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

You know, like when you’re locked into one film and miss out on that other golden opportunity. It’s not always about a bad decision, sometimes it’s just about timing.

Honestly, picture it, you’re all set to play the hero, but a pesky scheduling conflict with a previous project keeps you from donning that cape. And while other actors swoop in and become legends, you’re left wondering what could’ve been. These stars found themselves trapped in other roles, missing out on iconic gigs that could’ve changed their careers. What could’ve happened if they’d had a free schedule?

Let’s dive into the stars who almost played some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable characters!

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Penn Badgley is remembering his Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, reflecting on her joyful spirit and quick sense of humor following her death earlier this year. The actor, who portrayed Dan Humphrey on the CW drama, shared his memories during the season five premiere event for his Netflix series You.

Speaking to E! News, Badgley described Trachtenberg as someone with a vibrant personality and infectious laugh. “What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” he said. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh.”

Badgley admitted that he had not been in contact with Trachtenberg for more than a decade but emphasized the lasting impression she left. “I don’t want to claim to have known her well,” he said, “but I do...

Penn Badgley is remembering his late Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg.

At the season 5 premiere of You, Badgley told E! News that her death was “really surreal” and “really saddening” while recalling her lively personality.

“What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” he said. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this — I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh.”

The You star admitted that he hadn’t crossed paths with Trachtenberg “in over a decade” and didn’t want “to claim to have known her well,” but that he’d continue to remember her as a “really pure heart.”

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actor died in late February following complications of diabetes mellitus. She was 39.

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Before his role as Joe Goldberg in the psychological thriller You, Penn Badgley made his name as Dan Humphrey on the teen drama Gossip Girl. While he played the role for the entire series run, the late Michelle Trachtenberg appeared as a recurring character in 28 episodes as Georgina Sparks. Badgley, at the red carpet premiere of the fifth and final season of Netflix’s You, spoke about Trachtenberg with E! News.

Trachtenberg, who also starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, was found unresponsive by her mother in her New York apartment on Feb. 26 and pronounced dead. She was 39 years old, and the cause of her death was recently revealed to be due to complications from diabetes mellitus.

A ‘Childlike, Joyous Laugh”

“What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” Badgley said of Trachtenberg. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows,...

Why did TV fans have such a hard time believing that some of their favorite characters were just killed off? Because so many TV shows like “Game of Thrones,” “Supernatural” and “The X-Files” have brought back supposedly dead characters so often that the word “dead” has kind of lost all meaning in genre TV.

As for “9-1-1,” which killed off beloved fire captain Bobby Nash (Peter Krause) last week, the series’ first responders were routinely saved from certain death over and over in the previous seven seasons, that it seemed like none of them could ever really die.

Whether the fans, or the plot, demanded it, here are 11 onscreen deaths that were reversed by magic, rewritten or simply retconned away. Naturally, beware, there are lots of spoilers below.

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J.K. Rowling Net Worth(Photo Credit –Facebook)

With a pen and a wild imagination, J.K. Rowling went from a struggling single mother to the world’s first billionaire author, thanks, of course, to the unparalleled success of the Harry Potter series. Her literary empire, bolstered by global book sales, blockbuster films, spin-offs, theme park rides, and merchandise, made headlines for redefining what writers could achieve in a commercial sense.

But Rowling’s ascent also posed a question to the literary world: would anyone else ever reach such financial heights through words alone? Over the years, authors have seen soaring sales, some fueled by film adaptations, others by streaming deals or social media virality. Yet the billion-dollar club has remained notoriously exclusive. As we stand in 2025, nearly two decades after Rowling’s breakthrough, has anyone else crossed that threshold?

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The cause of death for actress Michelle Trachtenberg has officially been revealed.

Best known for her roles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Gossip Girl, Trachtenberg was found dead in her midtown Manhattan apartment on February 27 at the age of 39.

The coroner’s office had originally informed the public that the cause of Trachtenberg’s death would not be determined, as her family had requested that no autopsies be conducted, due to religious practices. However, a review of laboratory test results found that the actress died due to complications from diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner’s statement to Deadline. The spokesperson explained, “Toxicology testing can be done without autopsy.”

In January 2024, Trachtenberg shot back at critics who made harsh comments about her appearance when she posted a selfie to Instagram, saying, “Fun fact. This is my face…Not malnutrition no problems. Why do you have to hate?...

Penn Badgley is remembering his former Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg after her shocking death.

On February 26, we learned that the actress who played Georgina Sparks on the hit series had passed away at the age of 39.

While stepping out for the premiere of fifth and final season of You on Wednesday (April 23), Penn, 38, spoke out for the first time about Michelle‘s passing.

Keep reading to find out more…“What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,” Penn told E! News. “She was really joyous. We all have our ups and downs, our lights and shadows, but she had this—I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh.”

Penn, who played Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl, acknowledged that he hadn’t crossed paths with his late co-star “in over a decade,” but noted that Michelle had a “really pure heart.”

“It’s surreal,...

What can we expect on next week’s The Young and the Restless? (Photo Credit – CBS)

The previous week on The Young and the Restless saw Kyle and Jack finding deception at Jabot, Diane cornering Michael about Victor’s secret schemes, Traci leaving town for closure and Victor going full steam ahead to ensure massive downfall of the Abbott men be it Jack, Billy or even Kyle.

From surprising offers and tough choices to big secrets and revelations, the audience has plenty to look forward to on the soap opera. Here’s what fans can expect from the upcoming week on The Young and the Restless when they tune in to CBS to watch the daytime drama series set in Genoa City.

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Which is the best season of The White Lotus? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Every season of The White Lotus gives us a brand-new luxury resort, a bunch of dramatic rich people (plus some underpaid staff just trying to survive), and at least one mysterious dead body. What’s not to love?

From petty squabbles and awkward flings to full-blown scandals and shocking reveals, this show serves up satire, sass, and vibes with a capital V. The scenery is gorgeous, the characters are wild, and the drama is chef’s kiss. But not all seasons slay equally, some gave us unforgettable moments and others just felt, meh. So, we’re ranking each season from worst to best based on just how extra, cringe, or iconic they were.

Grab a cocktail, side-eye your vacation buddy, and let’s dive into the fabulous chaos of The White Lotus, ranking style.

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Everything you need to know about Sinners’ post-credits scene(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Ryan Coogler’s chilling Mississippi-set thriller left audiences on edge, and the two post-credits scenes are just the cherry on top. Think of them as the movie’s little secret breadcrumb trail to something bigger. You thought it was over, right? Wrong. While most of the characters meet their end in brutal fashion, the real twist lies in the survival of a few unlikely figures—setting up a future that could get even darker.

Without giving too much away, let’s just say those vampire characters? Yeah, they’re not as dead as you think. Buckle up because these post-credits moments are Sinners’ way of telling us, “You ain’t seen nothing yet.” Ready to dive into what happens next? Spoiler alert: it’s a wild ride.

Sinners Post-Credits Scene

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Matt Damon’s incomparably awesome box office journey(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Over the years Matt Damon has played everything, from his Oscar-nominated role of a stranded astronaut in Mars, to his recent success of Oppenheimer, where he portrayed General Leslie Groves in Christopher Nolan’s historical epic, he has time and again proved his worth that became a box-office juggernaut and an award season favorite.

In this list, we’re counting down Matt Damon’s top five highest-grossing films at the global box office. These movies not only showcase his versatility and enduring appeal but also reflect the scale and impact of the stories he chooses to be part of.

5. Ocean’s 11(2016)- $450M

In the first installment of George Clooney’s stylish casino-heist trilogy, Matt Damon takes on the role of Linus Caldwell, a skilled member of Danny Ocean’s elite crew. The film grossed $183 million at the US box office,...

Scarlett Johansson’s Forgotten Film Slays On Ott (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Scarlett Johansson is an actress we all know, even if you don’t watch Hollywood movies regularly, thanks to her portrayal of Natasha Romanoff in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For many, she’s even a longtime crush. But what other movies have you seen her in? She’s been in the industry for more than two decades now.

One of her 2014 films has surprisingly seen a resurgence in popularity on an Ott platform in the United States. The film, titled Lucy, has held the 4th spot on Netflix’s Top 10 list in the U.S. for three weeks. On the global Top 10 list, it currently ranks 9th, with 2.6 million views this week alone. It has remained on the global list for two weeks so far.

However, Lucy is not available on Netflix in India; it’s currently streaming on Jio Hotstar.