’Survivor 50’ premieres with landmark three-hour event
The wait is finally over. The historic 50th season of the reality competition, titled “Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans,” premieres tonight on CBS and Paramount+, and it’s pulling out all the stops. Featuring an expanded cast of 24 returning players — the largest in the show’s history — the season hands control directly to viewers through fan-voted game mechanics. The three-hour premiere, “Epic Party,” marks a seismic milestone for the franchise as legends descend on Fiji once again, all vying for the $1 million grand prize.
’Scrubs’ returns for revival on ABC
Sacred Heart is open for business. Sixteen years after its original run ended, the beloved medical comedy “Scrubs” roars back to life tonight with a two-episode premiere on ABC. Original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke reprise their iconic roles, with the revival finding a “world-weary” J.D. stepping back through those hospital doors. The nine-episode season has already earned strong critical praise for recapturing the “infectious joy” that made the original a cult classic.
Metallica confirms ’Life Burns Faster’ residency at Las Vegas Sphere
The wait is over for Metallica fans. After months of feverish speculation, the legendary rock band has officially announced a short residency at the Las Vegas Sphere scheduled for October 2026. The eight-show run, titled “Life Burns Faster,” will honor the band’s beloved “No Repeat Weekend” tradition, guaranteeing no songs are repeated across Thursday and Saturday performances. Tickets go on sale March 6 for the residency, which promises to harness the Sphere’s jaw-dropping immersive 16K LED technology for what could be the band’s most visually stunning shows yet.
’Real Housewives’ star Mary Cosby mourns the loss of her son
Tragedy has struck the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” community. Star Mary Cosby has confirmed the heartbreaking passing of her only child, Robert Cosby Jr., at just 23 years old. While an official cause of death has not been released, reports indicate emergency services responded to a medical emergency at his home Monday night. In a statement, Ms. Cosby said her heart aches, but she takes comfort in knowing her son is at peace.
Pedro Pascal spotted with Rafael Olarra, fueling dating rumors
Pedro Pascal’s personal life is the talk of the internet. The “The Last of Us” star is trending after being spotted multiple times this month alongside art director Rafael Olarra — most recently in both Los Angeles and New York City, where the two were seen linking arms and sharing affectionate moments in public. While Mr. Pascal has long guarded his private life closely, the repeated outings with Mr. Olarra — known as the former boyfriend of actor Luke Evans — have sent social media into a frenzy.
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