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Euphoria made sure to pay tribute to its late cast member Eric Dane. The late 53-year-old died in February 2026, less than a year after revealing his ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) diagnosis. As season 3 of the hit HBO series plays out, viewers are watching the final scenes that Eric worked on toward the end of his life, including Nate and Cassie’s wedding sequence. So, when exactly did he film all of his scenes?

Here’s the timeline between Eric’s ALS diagnosis, his work on Euphoria‘s third season and his heartbreaking death.

When Was Eric Dane Diagnosed With ALS?

Eric announced his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, one year before season 3 of Euphoria premiered.

What Is ALS?

ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a rare degenerative illness that causes paralysis of the muscles, which gradually weakens a patient’s ability to speak, eat, walk and even breathe on their own. Those living with the condition usually start to experience twitching in a limb, then slurred speech.

When Did Eric Dane Film His Euphoria Season 3 Scenes?

Since principal photography commenced for season 3 in February 2025, Eric likely shot his scenes between then and the end of 2025 when they wrapped production.

After revealing his ALS diagnosis, the Grey’s Anatomy alum said it would “take 20 to 30 days to shoot an episode of Euphoria. And that is an absolute luxury.”

“When I shot Bad Boys, we didn’t shoot more than three pages a day; that was a big day if we shot three pages,” he told reporters in June 2025. “And that pace, for an artist, is a lot more ideal. I learned very early what the rhythm was on an eight- to 10-day shoot to complete an episode. It comes naturally to me, but I have to tell you, it’s fucking exhausting sometimes.”

During his interview, the actor pointed out that he would “try to make different choices” while playing his character, Cal Jacobs. He’d find “many moments” to expand his character.

“There’s many moments of discovery that you don’t necessarily get when you’re shooting eight days to complete an episode — when there’s not a lot of takes, so there’s not a lot of moments for character-building,” he explained.

When Did Eric Dane Die?

Eric unfortunately died on February 19, 2026. Two months later, season 3 of Euphoria premiered.

Local veteran actor Chew Chor Meng is taking a walk down memory lane — with a little help from AI.

The 57-year-old recently took to Instagram to share an AI-generated song titled '谢幕之后' (‘After the Curtain Falls’), created by a friend.

The track traces his 36-year journey in showbiz, from his early days finding his footing to his rise to fame and the personal and professional ups and downs that followed.

“A friend created this with AI, it sounds great,” Chor Meng wrote.

The post quickly gained traction, racking up over 700 likes and more than 14,000 views within a day.

The lyrics spotlight key milestones in his career. One line, “plucking the stars on the talent stage,” nods to his big break after winning Star Search in 1990.

He went on to become a familiar face on local TV in the ’90s, starring in popular dramas like Don’t Worry Be Happy (1996-2002) and Wok Of Life (1999).

His talent also earned him critical acclaim. In 2000, he clinched Best Actor at the Star Awards for his role in Hainan Kopi Tales.

That same year, he married his married his wife Deon Tan. The couple have two daughters, Cheyenne, 24, and Chloe, 22.

A fan favourite through the years, Chor Meng was named one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes for 10 consecutive years starting from 1994, before receiving the All-Time Favourite Artiste award in 2004.

The song doesn’t shy away from the tougher chapters either.

At the height of his career, Chor Meng was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, also known as Kennedy’s Disease, a condition that gradually affected his mobility. He later pivoted into the F&B industry while continuing to act.

In 2019, he was honoured with the Special Achievement Award at the Star Awards.

The Lands Between are officially coming to life! The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Elden Ring, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Alex Garland, unveiled its star-studded cast in April 2026, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about fantasy movies in years. With a mix of rising Gen Z stars and award-winning Hollywood veterans, fans are eager to see how they will bring the dark, mysterious world of the hit video game to the big screen.

Elden Ring is slated for a March 3, 2028, release date.

​​Kit Connor

Kit Connor is leading the ensemble cast, marking a major leap from his breakout role in Netflix’s Heartstopper. The English star has already proven his range with appearances in films like Rocketman and Ready Player One, and recently worked with Garland on Warfare.

Though his exact role hasn’t been revealed, Connor is widely expected to anchor the story.

Cailee Spaeny

Cailee Spaeny continues her rapid rise in Hollywood. She earned critical acclaim for Priscilla and starred in Civil War and Alien: Romulus, just to name a few of her most notable projects.

Ben Whishaw

Ben Whishaw is bringing all the prestige and gravitas to the film. He’s best known for roles in Skyfall, Paddington and the acclaimed series This Is Going to Hurt.

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman will add unexpected star power following his dramatic turn in The Last of Us. He’s also best known for Parks and Recreation and recent on-screen work like Margo’s Got Money Troubles.

Fans are already speculating that Offerman could play a grizzled warrior or even a comedic presence in the otherwise dark world.

Tom Burke

Tom Burke joins the cast after standout roles in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Black Bag.

Havana Rose Liu

Havana Rose Liu is one of the newer faces in the lineup, best known for Bottoms and Tuner.

Sonoya Mizuno

Sonoya Mizuno is reuniting with Garland after Ex Machina. She’s also appeared in House of the Dragon.

Jonathan Pryce

Jonathan Pryce, an Oscar-nominated actor known for The Two Popes and The Crown, is adding veteran prestige to the film.

Ruby Cruz

Ruby Cruz, recognized for Bottoms and Willow, continues her trajectory with this major box office hit.

What began as an anonymous act of kindness has grown into a 20-year bond that now feels like family.

Taiwanese singer-songwriter Wang Dawen recently took to Facebook to share a heartwarming story of donating his bone marrow two decades ago through the United States’ National Marrow Donor Program.

On the very same day, the marrow was packed into a handheld cooler and flown from Chicago across the globe to Singapore, where it was used in a life-saving transplant.

At the time, he knew almost nothing about the recipient, only that she was a nine-year-old girl battling leukemia.

A year later, with both sides’ consent, they finally revealed their identities and began keeping in touch. The girl he helped save was Ruby.

Every May, they exchanged cards and have video calls to mark the anniversary of the transplant, a day they now celebrate as her “second birthday”.

In recent years, the tradition has taken a sweeter turn.

She bakes a cake at home (strawberry this year). He, without an oven, picks up a slice of classic cheesecake from Starbucks. Then they hop on a video call and celebrate together, miles apart.

“This is my favourite tradition of ours, Ruby. And 20 years later, may you continue to thrive and bloom, in good health and spirit,” wrote Dawen.

Though they still haven’t met in person, he said they’ve “already become like family who’ve known each other for a lifetime.”

“I know when we do, there will be no time for tears. I’m already thinking of the cake,” he added.

Dawen also thanked the donor programme for “changing [their] lives” and encouraged others to consider joining bone marrow registries.

It’s almost the season of the witch! Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are joining forces once again in Practical Magic 2, the sequel to their hit 1995 fantasy romance movie. Warner Bros. confirmed the release date and further details in a May 2025 Instagram post, which featured a voiceover from Sandra and Nicole saying, “Tooth of wolf and morning dew / something old and something new.”

“The spell is cast. The date is set. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return,” Warner Bros. captioned its Instagram post.

Now, with less than six months left until the sequel’s release, Warner Bros. unveiled its official trailer — and it teases who else joined the cast.

How to Watch Practical Magic 

At the time of publication, Practical Magic is available to stream on Max.

When Does Practical Magic 2 Come Out? Release Date

Practical Magic 2 will be released exclusively in theaters on September 18, 2026. Over the past two decades, Sandra and Nicole have opened up about working together on the first film. During a previous interview with reporters, Sandra recalled having “such a great time” with Nicole on set.

“And the fact is, we don’t have anything in common, except for at the dinner table with a bottle of wine and everything sort of blends together,” the Oscar winner quipped, before recounting filming their iconic margaritas scene. “We weren’t drunk when we shot these parts or when we did our close-ups. But we had to reshoot a scene where it was far away and we were on our backs, and Nicole just put the bottle on the table and said, ‘You know what? There’s no reason we shouldn’t be drunk here.’ And I said, ‘You know what? That’s true.”

​Practical Magic 2 Cast

Our two returning OG cast members in Practical Magic 2 are Sandra and Nicole. According to its IMDb tagline, the film will focus on a “multi-generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, [who] attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.”

Nicole confirmed in June 2024 that she and Sandra were working on a sequel, teasing that there’s “a lot more to tell” in the story, according to her interview with reporters.

​“Yes I will be in it. And Sandy will be in it. And that’s that,” Nicole acknowledged. “There’s a lot more to tell which is why we go, ‘OK, this is kind of interesting now to be able to do this.'”

Also in the cast are Gen-Z stars Joey King and Maisie Williams, in addition to Dianne West, Stockard Channing and Lee Pace.

Living away from home comes with its challenges, but for Taiwanese host Matilda Tao, 56, and her son Li Wu, 17, their time in Singapore was marked by homesickness, loneliness and a few moments they’ll never forget.

Back in 2024, Matilda moved to Singapore with Li Wu as he began his studies at an international school here. Now all grown up, the teen bears a striking resemblance to his dad, actor Li Liren.

Liren also spent a year shuttling between Singapore and Taiwan to be with him. The couple have since returned to Taiwan, leaving Li Wu to continue his studies while living in a school dormitory.

Their daughter, 19-year-old Lilian, is also overseas, studying in the US, making the family very much an “international” one these days.

And if you think that sounds glamorous, think again.

In a recent video with Vogue Taiwan ahead of Mother’s Day, Matilda and Li Wu shared snippets of their time in Singapore together, including the loneliness that came with it.

When asked who thinks about the other more often, Li Wu didn’t hesitate to point to himself.

“In Singapore, all the time. Every day I miss my mum,” he said.

The heartfelt admission caught Matilda by surprise. “Oh my gosh!” she exclaimed, clearly touched.

Still, like any mum, she couldn’t resist pointing out: “But I text you all the time and you never reply!”

“My mobile phone gets confiscated at 9.30pm. Then she texts me at 10pm asking what I’m doing. How am I supposed to reply?” he said.

Life in Singapore didn’t start out easy for the teen, and it was an emotional time for both mother and son.

Living alone and without friends at first, Li Wu admitted the loneliness hit hard.

“I had just arrived and didn’t know anyone. I only had my mum and we were both feeling really emo,” he recalled.

But amid the challenges, it was also in Singapore that they created one of their most cherished memories.

“It was my birthday…  she took me to Marina Bay Sands, we bought a macaron, put a candle in it, and just sang [the birthday song] together. That’s the most unforgettable memory for me,” said Li Wu.

But it wasn’t all sweet moments.

The pair also recalled their most memorable Mother’s Day, which didn’t quite go according to plan.

Matilda shared that she would have been happy with even a simple handwritten note. But when the day came, Li Wu had prepared neither a card nor a gift, leaving her “super angry”.

In a last-minute attempt to make up for it, he rushed out to a nearby mall and returned with a box of Lego flowers.

Romantic? Not quite.

“He told me, ‘You can assemble it yourself,’” Matilda said.

Li Wu, however, stood by his logic. “Real flowers don’t last,” he said.

“We were already feeling lonely living in Singapore, and you couldn’t even give me a little comfort?” she asked.

Thankfully, he later assembled the flowers himself and presented them properly, earning a hug (and forgiveness) from his mum.

A day after pleading guilty to a speeding charge in court on May 6, local actor Zong Zijie made a public statement on social media about the case.

On his Instagram Stories on Thursday (May 7), Zijie wrote: "In response to my speeding case: It was definitely irresponsible for me to do so, considering past record."

​The 30-year-old admitted to driving at 121km/h along West Coast Highway towards Pasir Panjang Road at about 12.55pm on Aug 23 last year, far exceeding the speed limit of 70km/h.

He has been fined $800 and disqualified from driving for one month.

The Noontalk Media artiste was unrepresented in court and said he had been rushing because he was late on the day of the offence.

Zijie reportedly had prior speeding violations in April and June 2020, as well as September 2023.

"I sincerely apologise for any upset caused to the public, also for my reckless behaviour," he averred.

"I will be mindful of my behaviour in the future and prevent such incident from happening again."

Zijie has since received supportive comments from his showbiz pals, including fellow Noontalk Media actress Angel Lim who left three heart-shaped emojis, and ex-Mediacorp actress Ann Kok who wrote: "Hang in there!".

Local celeb couple Edwin Goh, 31, and Rachel Wan, 28, who co-founded the crochet brand, The Club Made, recently found themselves dealing with an unexpected issue with their small business. 

The couple, who have been together since 2023, lived in Australia for two years before returning to Singapore in early 2025. After Rachel introduced Edwin to crochet, a hobby he quickly grew to love, the pair started a crochet business together, offering patterns, kits, yarn, and their latest addition of crochet-patterned pimple patches, running it as a tight-knit team of two.

On May 4, the pair took to Instagram to share an unfortunate discovery they had recently made. They were alerted by fellow crocheters online to a seller on Etsy offering identical versions of their designs.

The seller not only copied their pattern to produce and sell the same crochet shirt, but also used artificial intelligence (AI) to alter the original photos, which were shot by Rachel and modelled by Edwin. In the generated images, Edwin’s face was replaced with those of models of different skin tones.

According to the couple, the incident left them feeling baffled at how easily their work had been stolen and monetised.

Speaking to 8days.sg about his reaction upon first discovering their work had been copied, Edwin said: “Honestly, it was a mixture of anger and amusement. We put a lot of work and heart into what we do, plus Rachel’s time and effort into shooting and editing. It just feels like someone stole from me, because that’s exactly what it is.”

As the model whose image was altered by AI in the copied photos, Edwin said the experience felt strange, though he acknowledged others have faced much worse situations involving the technology.

“It is a weird feeling. I’ve read news about people going through much worse, so I’m glad the thief was just out for profit. My heart goes out to everyone who has had their image altered without permission,” he said, before quoting The Office: “Identity theft is not a joke.”

Disappointed that their creativity and hard work had been so easily copied, the pair have since reported the seller. 

When asked if they received any updates on the situation, Edwin revealed: “We have reported one of them. After filling out a really long form and going through a frustrating and confusing process, we finally got Etsy to do something about it.”

They also reached out to another seller who had done the same thing. While the seller removed their products from the page, other AI-generated products still remain listed.

That said, the pair do feel there is a place for AI in business, especially when it comes to making things more efficient. They use it in their own workflow too, such as for writing website copy, organising video files, and creating clearer visuals to help manufacturers better understand their ideas.

Rachel and Edwin’s experience sparked discussion online, with many netizens pointing out how easy it has become to copy others’ work thanks to today’s accessible tech, while also saying that AI is a bit of a double-edged sword, convenient, but with its downsides too.

When asked where crochet fits in all of this, Edwin said: “Crochet is still one of the few crafts left in this world that cannot be made by a machine. In the fast paced world of AI and fast fashion, crochet provides a way for people to slow down with intention and enjoy the feeling of making something with their own hands.”

“It allows people to calm the noise in their heads. It fits in this world where people are craving something real and meaningful in a sea of generated images & quick trends,” he opined.

Olivia Rodrigo is officially entering a new era. The Grammy-winning pop star has dominated the charts with SOUR and GUTS, and after wrapping her massive GUTS World Tour in 2025, fans have been eagerly waiting to see what comes next.

In April 2026, Olivia kicked off her next chapter with new music, including her single “Drop Dead,” while also confirming details about her highly anticipated third album, long nicknamed “OR3” by fans. As anticipation builds, speculation about the album’s sound, themes, and release timeline has only intensified.

Here’s everything we know so far about Olivia’s next record, including release clues, timelines and the latest updates surrounding her career and personal life.

Is Olivia Rodrigo Releasing a Third Album?

Yes. Olivia confirmed she was working on her third studio album in October 2025, when she said in an American Express promo video, “Now I’m home, and I’m working on my new album.”

Hints began even earlier. On August 3, 2025, at her final GUTS World Tour festival stop at Osheaga in Montreal, she walked onstage wearing a red shirt with a rhinestone “3,” signaling to fans that a new era had begun. Days later, on August 11, 2025, she referenced “y3t to come” in a fan newsletter, further fueling speculation.

The title of her third album is you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.

When Will Olivia Rodrigo’s Third Album Come Out?

At long last, Olivia announced in April 2026 that her third album would be released on June 12, 2026.

In an October 2025 interview, she hinted that 2026 would be a “busy year” creatively, leading many fans and industry watchers to speculate that the album could arrive sometime later in 2026.

She notably did not attend the 2026 Grammy Awards in early February because she did not release new music during the eligibility window. On February 24, 2026, her longtime producer Dan Nigro shared a studio photo with Olivia on Instagram captioned, “Finishing records…,” strongly suggesting the album is nearing completion.

That March, Olivia sat down with reporters about her third album, teasing that it features “sad love songs.”

“I realized all my favorite romantic love songs were beautiful because they had a tinge of fear or yearning in them,” she said.

Olivia Rodrigo’s Third Album Tracklist

Olivia confirmed in April 2026 that her third album will be released on June 12, 2026.

She kicked off the new era with her lead single, “Drop Dead,” which arrived on April 17, 2026. A full track list has not yet been revealed.

When Did Olivia Rodrigo’s Last Album Come Out?

Olivia’s most recent studio album, GUTS, was released on September 8, 2023.

The era extended through 2024 and 2025 with the GUTS (Spilled) deluxe edition in March 2024 and the GUTS World Tour, which concluded in mid-2025.

Why Did Olivia Rodrigo & Louis Partridge Break Up?

Olivia and actor Louis Partridge were romantically linked in late 2023. However, neither publicly confirmed detailed information about their relationship nor a breakup. Reports suggested the pair quietly went their separate ways, but neither has spoken extensively about the split.

In a deeply divided climate over gun usage in the United States, writer-director Aaron Davidman dives headfirst into the debate with his new film, American Solitaire. Starring Joshua Close, Gilbert Owour and Joanne Kelly, the story follows American veteran Slinger (Close), who returns home and confronts the complexities of gun violence and the urgent need for gun safety.

Now that the film has made its theatrical release on April 17, 2026, at New York City’s Cinema Village, cinephiles are curious to learn more about Davidman’s latest project.

What Is American Solitaire About?

Slinger returns home while recovering from a battle wound, only to realize the fight isn’t over. As he grapples with both the psychological and physical toll of war, he also witnesses how rapidly gun violence is impacting everyday civilians across the United States.

Who Is in the American Solitaire Cast?

As previously noted, the main cast features Close as Slinger, Owuor as his friend and fellow soldier Auggie and Kelly as a fellow veteran and former CST Athena. Other cast members include Jamir Vega as Emmett, Cooper Huckabee as Dominic, Hudson Brooks as John, Dylan Kussman as Rev. Clay, Lorinda Hawkins as Grace and Ivan Anthony as Young Slinger.

While speaking exclusively with Hollywood Life at the NYC red carpet premiere, Close explained how the storyline contributes to the conversation on gun safety laws in America.

“I think it enters the conversation in a really empathetic way … in a really evolved way,” Joshua said, while pointing out that the movie is “not condemning but also questioning in a country that’s very loose with its gun safety laws.”

“Obviously, there just needs to be better discourse,” the Wayward alum added.

Joanne emphasized her own experience working on the film, while pointing out that “most of us will never serve [in the military], but to learn something about it and to really understand a little bit more about those experiences strengthens us as a society and, frankly, humanity as a whole.”

Gilbert noted that American Solitaire has the power to bring “different sides of the argument” together. “I’ve learned so much more about the subject matter just from hearing from people who watched it than anything we did on set,” he added.

As for Davidman, the writer and director said he is “trying to humanize” the matter with his film, telling Hollywood Life that he invites viewers to “engage with the way violence [affects] human beings.”

Where Can I Watch American Solitaire?

Right now, American Solitaire can be seen in select cinemas. If you’re located in New York City, you can catch it at Cinema Village in Manhattan. The film will have its Los Angeles, California, premiere on April 23, 2026, at Laemmle NoHo.