Champion, who is openly gay and has been a prominent figure in broadcast meteorology for decades, documented his experience on Instagram, stating the procedure "saved my life." He described feeling a persistent shortness of breath—rather than chest pains—that prompted an urgent medical evaluation, leading to the discovery of a critical blockage on March 22 that required immediate intervention.

The procedure, performed at a New York hospital, involved placing stents to restore blood flow, according to Champion's posts. He emphasized the rapid response of his healthcare providers, noting, "They got me in right away and fixed it. Grateful doesn't even begin to cover it."

Prior to this incident, Champion had been managing his health proactively, including a recent skin cancer surgery in October 2024, which he also shared publicly to raise awareness. This pattern of transparency aligns with his role as a visible gay man in media, where he has long advocated for health screenings without sensationalism.

Upon his return to the new ABC News studios in New York, Champion was greeted warmly by colleagues, including anchors Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, and Michael Strahan. Rather than a typical weather stint, he joined the desk for a dedicated health segment to discuss his recovery and the importance of heart screenings. ABC News spokespeople publicly praised his resilience and his commitment to using his personal experience to raise awareness for viewers.

Champion's health journey resonates within the LGBTQ+ community, where cardiovascular risks can be elevated due to factors like stress, access to care, and historical disparities in medical attention for gay and bisexual men. His willingness to share personal medical details mirrors efforts by other openly LGBTQ+ public figures to destigmatize health conversations, encouraging preventive care among transgender people, gay men, and others. Community responses on social media highlighted support, with fans and advocates noting his story as a reminder for routine check-ups.

The meteorologist, 65, has a storied career, having anchored weather for GMA from 2006 to 2013 before moving to The Weather Channel. He occasionally returns to ABC for specials, maintaining ties to the network. Champion married his husband, Rubem Robierb, in 2012, and the couple has been vocal about their life together amid his professional demands.

Medical experts not directly involved praised Champion's prompt action, underscoring that symptoms like his are common indicators of cardiac events treatable if addressed swiftly. His return marks a positive milestone, with Champion posting photos from the set captioned, "Back where I belong," signaling full recovery.

This event, occurring within the last week as of March 25, 2026, underscores the importance of health vigilance for media professionals who balance high-visibility roles with personal well-being. Champion's story continues to inspire, particularly among LGBTQ+ audiences who view him as a trailblazer in authentic representation.

Principal photography for The Devil Wears Prada 2 took place between June and October 2025 in New York City, featuring the return of Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, and Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton. Following the New York shoot, production shifted to Milan, Italy, where the cast was spotted filming on cobblestone streets and attending high-profile events during Milan Fashion Week. During this period, Streep was photographed in a red plissé blazer and bucket hat while leaving the restaurant Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone, as she navigated a significant media frenzy. The project officially wrapped in October 2025 and is currently in post-production for its scheduled theatrical release on May 1, 2026.

Directed by Aline Brosh McKenna, who wrote the 2006 original screenplay, the film features an original story rather than a direct adaptation of Lauren Weisberger’s sequel novel. Returning alongside Streep, Hathaway, and Blunt is Stanley Tucci as Nigel Kipling, with new additions including Simone Ashley, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, BJ Novak, and Pauline Chalamet. The project officially wrapped in October 2025 and is slated for a May 1, 2026, theatrical release.

Meryl Streep’s reflections on the "unnerving" media frenzy during the New York shoot highlight the heightened public scrutiny of the Devil Wears Pradafranchise 20 years later. While the original film remains deeply resonant with LGBTQ+ audiences, current reporting focuses on the production's logistical challenges rather than specific community advocacy. Additionally, while the sequel’s Milan backdrop reflects the global fashion industry, recent runway controversies at houses like Dolce & Gabbana underscore ongoing debates regarding diversity and inclusion that remain independent of the film's production.

This event, reported across entertainment outlets within the last few weeks as of March 2026, reflects ongoing interest in the franchise's return nearly 20 years after the original grossed over $326 million worldwide and became a cultural touchstone. Streep's candid revelation adds a personal layer to the buzz, emphasizing the human impact of celebrity amid production demands. Filming in iconic locations like New York and Milan not only advances the plot—following Miranda and Andy in the modern fashion landscape—but also draws real-world attention that Streep found overwhelming.

The dispute centers on a baby shower held in August 2025, ahead of the birth of Speed-Hamilton's first child with husband Cameron Hamilton. Speed-Hamilton, who met and married Hamilton on the show, paid Lozada at least $13,315.73 for a luxury, full-service event. According to court documents obtained by reporters, the event started nearly an hour late, featured incomplete decorations, and showed visible disarray as staff scrambled to assemble elements.

Speed-Hamilton alleged that instead of issuing an apology or fixing the issues, Lozada shifted blame and minimized the problems. Following the event, Speed-Hamilton sent a demand letter in September 2025 requesting a 40% refund, which Lozada reportedly did not provide. The couple welcomed their son, Ezra William Hamilton, on October 1, 2025.

Despite the court order, Lozada maintains her position. In a statement to media, she said, "I am aware of the claims that have been filed and am actively addressing them through the legal system. While I cannot comment on specific details at this time, I strongly disagree with the allegations and look forward to resolving this matter appropriately." This suggests potential further legal action, though no additional details on appeals or next steps were immediately available.

Speed-Hamilton and Hamilton rose to fame as one of the success stories from "Love Is Blind" Season 1, where participants date in soundproof pods before meeting face-to-face. Their enduring marriage and recent parenthood have kept them in the public eye, with Speed-Hamilton sharing family milestones on social media. The lawsuit highlights challenges in the event planning industry, particularly for high-profile clients expecting premium services amid tight timelines for personal milestones like baby showers.

No direct statements from Speed-Hamilton on the judgment were reported in initial coverage, but the court documents detail her grievances comprehensively. The case underscores the financial and emotional stakes involved when promised luxury events fall short, especially for new parents.

While the event lacks explicit ties to LGBTQ+ communities, Speed-Hamilton has previously expressed support for inclusive causes, aligning with broader affirming narratives in entertainment circles. Community responses from LGBTQ+ media outlets were not immediately available, as coverage remains centered on celebrity and legal angles. The ruling serves as a reminder of consumer protections in service contracts, potentially resonating with event professionals and clients across demographics.

Additional reporting noted a short video summary circulating online, reiterating the $25,000 award but providing no new details. As the story develops, further statements from both parties could clarify resolution paths.

Wreckage and its long-term aftermath have long marked the movies of Petzold, arguably Germany’s foremost filmmaker. In his finest and most exquisitely haunting film, 2014’s “Phoenix,” an Auschwitz survivor and cabaret singer (Nina Hoss, colossally good) returns unrecognized to her German hometown with a reconstructed face, to a husband who’s said to have betrayed her to the Nazis.

“Miroirs No. 3” doesn’t have that film’s grandiosity of melodrama; it’s more of a lightly enigmatic chamber piece. But it’s likewise preoccupied with piecing life together again after tragedy, and maybe finding some catharsis in music. (The title comes from a Ravel piano piece.) And its startling power will, like “Phoenix,” sneak up on you.

Laura (Paula Beer, the star of Petzold's “Undine” and “Transit”), a piano student from Berlin, is reluctantly riding in the backseat of a car. Our first glimpse of her, before this road trip, was staring blankly, maybe suicidally, into a river. With Laura is her musician boyfriend, Jakob (Philip Froissant) and a producer that Jakob is hoping to impress. As they drive through the countryside, Laura locks eyes with a solitary middle-aged woman standing outside her home. For a fleeting moment they share a mysterious connection, maybe of some shared strain of depression.

Soon after, Laura says she wants to return to Berlin and Jakob, annoyed, drives her to the nearest train station. But just after again passing the same woman’s house, they skid off the road in a wreck that kills Jakob and throws Laura from the car. The woman runs to help. After the paramedics arrive and treat a still dazed Laura, they’re surprised at her request. She asks if she can stay at the woman’s house, rather than go to the hospital.

What follows is a sweetly oblique, even dreamlike interlude of recuperation. But it’s not just Laura’s. It’s also healing for the woman who happily takes her in. Betty is her name, and Barbara Auer’s performance is as deft and delicate as any you’re likely to see this year. Their time together is spent not discussing their own traumas, but with soft, unspoken kindnesses and daily routine.

Petzold, who also wrote the script, is masterful at meting out backstory. He does it in a way that never feels like withholding to the audience or girding for a big twist, but remains tied to the psychology of his characters. As much as his films might ebb and flow with grief and recovery, their backbone is that of a thriller. Petzold, a great admirer of Hitchcock and “Vertigo,” in particular, makes movies where identity, rather than people, can go missing.

The source of Betty’s pain isn’t revealed until well into “Miroirs,” but it's not hard to guess at. We learn that her husband Richard (Matthias Brandt) and their adult son Max (Enno Trebs) — auto mechanics who look skeptically on Laura’s arrival — live separate of Betty. Meanwhile, Betty gives Laura her daughter’s clothes to wear, and encourages her to play the piano her daughter used to. Together, they paint a fence and restore a herb garden.

Strange as their domestic life might seem, something warm and good is taking place. We have the feeling Richard and Max haven’t been around much, even though their shop is just a bike ride away. But the four soon begin to almost resemble a family unit. In a movie about two women who intuitively understand each other, Brandt and Trebs are charmingly oafish as men who are eager to fix a dishwasher but less keen on how to repair trauma.

That this idyll is bound to expire, sooner or later, goes without saying. But while another filmmaker might steer such a story toward either disaster or, more likely, schmaltz, Petzold ends “Miroirs” without sacrificing the ambiguous grace that came before. And he turns “Miroirs,” a slender and sweet 86-minute puzzle, into one of the more lovely and profound little movies about how hearts can be mended by just opening a door.

“Miroirs No. 3,” a 1-2 Special release in theaters, is not rated by the Motion Picture Association. In German, with subtitles. Running time: 86 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.

Moby stated that when "Lola" appeared on his Spotify playlist, he found the lyrics objectionable. "I thought the lyrics were gross and transphobic," Moby said. "I like their early music, but I was really taken aback at how unevolved the lyrics are." Moby did not specify which particular lyrics prompted his concerns.

In response, Dave Davies called Moby "the little idiot" and expressed strong disagreement with the characterization. "I am highly insulted that Moby would accuse my brother of being 'unevolved' or transphobic in any way," Davies wrote.

To substantiate his defense, Davies shared a statement from Jayne County, a pioneering transgender punk artist and former leader of proto-punk band Wayne County & the Electric Chairs, who began identifying as a woman in 1979. County wrote that she was "both thrilled and amazed" when she first heard the song. "When I heard the song I was both thrilled and amazed that the Kinks would be singing a song about a trans person and wondered if anyone else had picked up on it!" she stated.

County emphasized the song's cultural significance for transgender visibility. "Lola will always be one of those songs that for me, broke the ice, so to speak! A song that breaks down barriers and brings a used to be, hush, hush subject to the forefront and makes it sound perfectly natural to be singing a song about a 'girl' named Lola!" she wrote. She added: "Being Trans myself, this will always be a very special song to me."

Ray Davies, the song's writer and The Kinks' lead singer, has explained that "Lola" was inspired by a real encounter in a London nightclub. "It was a real experience in a club," he told Classic Rock. "I was asked to dance by somebody who was a fabulous-looking woman. I said, 'No, thank you.' And she went in a cab with my manager straight afterwards. It's based on personal experience. But not every word." The song reached number one in the UK and the top 10 in the US.

Music historians have recognized "Lola" as an early LGBTQ+ anthem. The song's central lyrics—"Girls will be boys and boys will be girls / It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world, except for Lola"—reflect Ray Davies' stated intention to celebrate gender fluidity and self-expression.

The Kinks' broader engagement with LGBTQ+ themes predates "Lola." Five years earlier, the band released "See My Friends," a song exploring a young man's uncertain sexual identity. Additionally, Dave Davies himself had a bisexual relationship in the 1960s, during a period when homosexuality remained illegal in the United Kingdom.

Josh Goodwin, portrayed as Jasmine Fisher's twin brother, arrived in Walford earlier that week seeking answers about his family history, including a meeting with his grandfather Patrick Truman. His debut episode on March 19 saw an initial encounter with Oscar at the market, where Josh accidentally spilled a banana milkshake on him, sparking immediate chemistry despite Oscar's recent heartbreak over Jasmine's arrest. Oscar, who had been in a relationship with Jasmine—a cisgender woman—before her imprisonment related to the death of Anthony , is now exploring a romance with Josh, introducing a bisexual dynamic to his character arc.

The kiss scene unfolded after Josh, overwhelmed by a confrontation involving his adoptive mother Sandra and Jasmine's associate Zoe at the Truemans' home, sought solace at The Albert. Oscar joined him, shifting from flirtation to deeper conversation about their pasts—ironically discussing Jasmine without realizing their connection—before the on-screen kiss. Lauren Branning, Oscar's sister, had earlier encouraged him to pursue meaningful dating rather than casual encounters, nudging him toward this development.

LGBTQ+ media outlets have praised the storyline for its chaotic yet affirming portrayal of bisexuality within a complex family triangle. Fan reactions on platforms like X and Reddit emphasize excitement over the "Joscar" pairing's chemistry, while noting the impending drama when the twins' link and Jasmine's role in Anthony's death surface. One viewer commented on X: "Josh and Oscar would be so good if it wasn’t in the middle of a goddamn love triangle and the other person was Jasmine." Another on Reddit added: "Intrigued to see where they go with the Josh/Oscar/Jasmine dynamic. Although I can’t help but think Oscar already has far more chemistry with Josh."

This narrative builds on EastEnders' history of LGBTQ+ storylines, positioning Oscar's bisexual exploration as a fresh layer amid Jasmine's innocence campaign by loved ones. Upcoming spoilers indicate the pair may spend the night together, heightening anticipation for community impacts on bisexual visibility in UK soaps. The episode also touched on parallel plots, including Honey Mitchell confiding in Billy about possible menopause and Eve urging Suki to reconcile with Vinny, but the Oscar-Josh moment dominated discourse.

EastEnders, airing Mondays to Thursdays at 19:30 on BBC One and streaming on BBC iPlayer, continues to draw global audiences with such intertwined personal and representational arcs.

In the original game developed by Naughty Dog, Lev's transgender identity is central to his storyline, particularly in his relationship with Abby, who will be played by Kaitlyn Dever in the HBO series. The casting of Kratter, identified as a cisgender girl, has ignited debate because it diverges from calls within the LGBTQ+ community for transgender roles to be portrayed by transgender actors.

Autostraddle writer Drew Gregory described the choice as "a wild choice" in 2026, noting that creators "had to know what the general reaction to this decision would be" given years of discussion around the adaptation and broader advocacy for authentic casting. Gregory emphasized that Lev's trans identity is "an important and inextricable part of his character’s story and arc," arguing that casting a cisgender actress undermines this. The piece also referenced the game's use of transgender actor Ian Alexander in the role, contrasting it with the show's decision.

LGBTQ+ media outlets echoed these sentiments. Xtra Magazine stated there is "no excuse" for casting a cisgender actor as a trans character like Lev, who features prominently in Abby's storyline. The Gamer criticized the move as potentially diluting Lev's arc, warning it feels like "the first step towards that unfortunate reality" of reduced queer representation. Comic Book Resources reported the casting as "controversial," confirming Lev remains a 13-year-old transgender boy in the show, mirroring the game.

Advocates argue this perpetuates a pattern where transgender actors are rarely cast in transgender roles, limiting opportunities despite frequent exclusion from cisgender parts. Gregory noted that even if no Asian transgender youth auditioned—a scenario deemed unlikely—casting a cisgender girl signals a misunderstanding of transgender experiences, portraying Lev as "a girl who dresses like a boy" rather than a boy assigned female at birth.

The HBO series has a mixed history with casting. Previous choices like queer actors Bella Ramsey and Isabela Merced received praise from some fans, while Kaitlyn Dever's Abby faced scrutiny over physical resemblance to the game version. No official statements from HBO, Naughty Dog, or Kratter were available in coverage at the time of reporting, leaving the network silent on the backlash.

Community reactions frame this as a "devastating blow" to authentic storytelling, especially amid broader pushes for inclusion. Transgender people and allies stress that person-first representation matters for visibility and reduces stereotypes. The decision underscores tensions in adapting beloved queer-inclusive media, with implications for how transgender narratives are handled in high-profile productions. While Kratter faces no direct criticism as a young performer, responsibility lies with adult decision-makers.

The 38-year-old Australian makes melodic rock with a slight slacker's vibe that is memorable because of her sharply observant writing — witness songs like the stream-of-consciousness ambulance visit of “Avant Gardener,” the poignant house-hunting trip of “Depreston” and the ode to keeping perspective during an argument in “Before You Gotta Go.”

Work that feels effortless rarely is, of course. Barnett experienced some of that during the three-year process of making her new album, “Creature of Habit.” It's being released Friday.

“I'd come away from a day of writing with one word that I had changed that I was happy with. People in my life who had witnessed it would say, ‘I don’t understand how you can write all day and come up with nothing,'” she said.

“I was like, ‘yeah, me too.’”

Strategies for fighting through mental blocks

Most creative people have to fight through mental blocks sometime, and all have their strategies. The late Tom Petty once told journalist Paul Zollo: “You have to remind yourself that it's a lack of confidence. If you start doubting yourself, you can get in that frame of mind. But you've got to remind yourself, ‘this is what I do, and I’ve done it a lot. And there's no reason I shouldn't be able to do it again.'”

Prior experience helped Barnett. After all, this is a woman who wrote a song called “Crippling Self-Doubt and a General Lack of Confidence.”

“Each time it happens, it can be very catastrophic,” she said. “You think, ‘this is it. This is the last one. I can’t write any more songs.' Very dramatic. I think this time, I recognized those feelings and thought, ‘well, you’ve felt this way before, multiple times now, so maybe, just maybe, if you keep working and showing up and editing and writing, you'll get past it.”

Her new song “Stay in Your Lane” is like a conversation with herself about what was happening. “Rip this thing right out of my head,” she sings, as the background chorus implores: “Please be patient.”

“Great Advice” is a sarcastic take from someone for whom songwriting is almost always a solitary, personal activity. “Appreciate your great advice,” she sings. “And I need your opinion like a needle in the eye.”

The album's cover is a close-up picture of a praying mantis because, well, the little bugger was an inspiration when she spotted one at the Joshua Tree home in California where she was doing much of her writing. She watched him go about his day. The song “Mantis” is her favorite song on the album.

“It felt like this guiding message, and it helped me finish the song,” she said. “A lot of that song feels to be about the process of writing. It wasn't the intention, but when I hear the album I hear a lot of those struggles.”

Changes to her life drive themes Barnett noticed after the fact

Despite what she went through, the music does not feel labored. If there's a central theme, it's about navigating changes in your life. That came from personal experience, too. In recent years, Barnett moved to California and shut down the record label that she had been running back in Australia.

The word “change,” in fact, appears in four of the album's 10 songs. The declaration “I'm ready for a change” is spoken defiantly in “One Thing at a Time,” where Barnett stretches out for what feels like a cathartic guitar solo.

“It's one of those things that I didn't really notice until I finished the album and was listening back,” she said. “I realized the word kept popping up. It wasn't an intentional thing that I was writing about, but it was always in the back of my mind. Now that I've finished the album, that seems to be the main direction of all the songs.”

Moving to the United States seems one of those decisions intertwined with the COVID era, a time that was depressing yet gave her a new appreciation for music. “It's like when you get an idea in your head and I was like, now it's in there and if I don't do it, I'll forever be thinking about that time I thought about moving someplace else and I didn't do it,” she said.

Barnett's new home makes it easier to bring her music to the United States, where she's touring extensively with her band in May and August.

And she's happy to have writer's block behind her.

“Where it ended up, I'm happy with it and proud of it,” she said. “I guess I was having trouble making certain decisions or admitting some things to myself. I don't quite understand what it is. There was some kind of barrier that I had to break in my own head.”

Confirming clues that have been popping up, tantalizingly, on posters around the French capital, a person involved in the planning told The Associated Press that Dion will play autumn concerts at the La Defense Arena.

The person spoke on condition anonymity to discuss the closely guarded preparations, and did not give details.

Representatives for Dion in the United States did not immediately respond to questions.

The concerts in the City of Light will come after Dion electrified the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games where she performed Edith Piaf’s “Hymne à L'Amour” (“Hymn to Love”) from the Eiffel Tower — beside a rain-soaked piano.

Mysterious posters recently affixed to lampposts around the city were emblazoned with the titles of some of her iconic songs: “Pour Que Tu M’aimes Encore” (“So That You Love Me Again”), and, in English, “Power of Love.” And the French-Canadian pop star posted a series of photos on Instagram of her in Paris at various times in her life — as a youngster and more recent high-fashion shots.

The La Defense Arena has a capacity of 40,000 spectators and was one of the venues used for the Olympics.

In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms, affecting her ability to walk and sing. She had been absent from the stage since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of her tour, which was then suspended in the wake of her neurological disorder diagnosis.