Top Chef Host Roasts JD Vance’s Meal for His Wife

When Vice PresidentJD Vancerecently opened up about the worst meal he'd ever cooked for hiswife, Usha, he probably didn't expect to receive a public culinary critique from one of television's most respected food experts. But that's exactly what happened when former Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi weighed in on his kitchen confession during a visit to The Daily Show.

Padma Lakshmi roasts JD Vance's cooking for wife Usha

In February,when JD Vancesat down with Lara Trumpon Fox News, he was asked about the best and worst dishes he's prepared for the second lady. The vice president answered, "Usha is a vegetarian, and I am not. So, I'm thinking to myself, what does a vegetarian eat? Vegetables, dairy, and bread."

Further explaining, "So, I went to the grocery store. I got those crescent rolls that you can get that are very good. I rolled them out into a pizza shape, and put vegetables and ranch on top, and stuck it in the oven for 30 minutes." His self-assessment? "It was disgusting. Like, it was actually inedible."

Padma Lakshmi, who spent nearly two decades as the host of Top Chef, didn't hold back when askedabout Vance'sculinary creation. "He's married an Indian woman, so she comes from this very deep vast culinary tradition, you know, and he's giving her, what was it, ranch dressing?" Lakshmi said.

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"Who bakes ranch dressing?" she continued. "Also, he's like, 'She's a vegetarian. She only eats bread, vegetables, and dairy.' You've been married to this person for over a decade, right? And we eat lots of things, right? Rice, lentils, beans, squash, all this stuff." Lakshmi ended with, "But, I mean, maybe he knows what she likes because she doesn't really have good taste."

During the same segment, host Desi Lydic asked Lakshmi about the worst thing a partner had ever made for her. The cookbook author responded with a story that had less to do with the food itself and more with the presentation.

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Eric Dane’s Cause of Death Revealed — Report

Newly obtained documents have confirmed the official cause ofEric Dane's death. The update reveals the medical circumstances behind the Grey's Anatomy alum's death in February. Dane's family had previously opened up about his battle with ALS.

Eric Dane's cause of death revealed, reports claim

According to his death certificate obtained byPEOPLE, Eric Dane died of respiratory failure with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) listed as an underlying cause.

Dane passed away on February 19, 2026, a year after publicly revealing his ALS diagnosis. The actor is survived by his wife, actress Rebecca Gayheart, and their two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia. His family confirmed the news in an official statement that read, "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS."

The statement continued, "He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world. Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."

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Concluding their message, Dane's family added, "He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he's received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time."

Shortly after his passing, Netflix posthumously releasedDane's final interviewas part of the documentary series Famous Last Words. In the interview, which Dane recorded three months before his death, the actor left his daughters words of solace and encouragement. "Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words," Dane said at the end of his long, emotional statement.

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Pink’s T-Shirt Sends a Possible Message Amid Divorce Rumors

On Monday's episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show,"Pink, akaAlecia Beth Moore, possibly winked at herdivorce rumorswithCarey Hart. The singer stepped onto the stage in a white T-shirt printed with "GIVE ME SOME GOOD NEWS," paired with a brown velvet suit, and the internet noticed that this happened just days after headlines claimed she and her husband had split.

Pink wears a tee seemingly shading her divorce rumors on Kelly Clarkson's show

The latest episode of "The Kelly Clarkson Show" saw Pink in all her glory, but the message on her white tee seemingly nodded at the divorce rumors with Carey Hart. Apart from the T-shirt, the episode was close to home for the singer. Pink's daughter, Willow, joined her on the show as the program kicked off Women's History Month with a Broadway-themed hour.

Clarkson posted about the lineup on Instagram, writing, "Kicking off #WomensHistoryMonth with our guest host P!nk and a special Broadway hour ft. Darren Criss, Shoshana Bean, the cast of Ragtime, and P!nk's daughter, Willow!"

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Pink addressed the divorce rumors herself last week. In anInstagram video, she responded to the reports, saying, "So I was just alerted to the fact that I'm separated from my husband. I didn't know," and adding, "Thank you for letting me know. Would you also like to tell our children? My 14-year-old and my 9-year-old are also unaware."

Additionally, the rumors picked up speed as Pink confirmed her family's move to New York City, which she said is due toWillow's interest in theater and being closer to Broadway. At the same time,Page Sixreported that she may be in line to take over the hosting job.

A source told Page Six that they saw her at Soho House in Manhattan "with a guy who seemed to be part of her team," adding, "She spent a few hours reading paperwork and documents on a computer." Pink and Hart have spent more than two decades together, including a past split and reconciliation, and right now, she is not heeding the divorce rumors.

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Zendaya’s Mom Claire Stoermer Reacts to Law Roach’s Claim That Her Daughter Married Tom Holland

Zendaya's mother, Claire Stoermer, reposted a clip of her stylist, Law Roach, claiming that Zendaya and Tom Holland's wedding "already happened"

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• Stoermer shared the clip on her Instagram Stories on Monday, March 2

• Zendaya and Holland first sparked romance rumors in 2017, confirmed their relationship in 2021 and were engaged in January 2025

Zendaya'smomClaire Stoermeris reacting to stylistLaw Roach'sclaim that her daughter marriedTom Holland.

Stoermer reposted the clip of Roach, 47, speaking withEntertainment Tonightabout the couple's wedding on herInstagram Storieson Monday, March 2. "The laugh..." Stoermer captioned the clip, adding a laughing emoji.

In the video, filmed on the red carpet at the2026 Actor Awardson Sunday, March 1, the actress' longtime stylist said, "The wedding has already happened," teasing, "You missed it."

TheEntertainment Tonightreporter then chimed in, citing reports that Zendaya, 29, had been seen wearing a gold wedding band. "The wedding is over, sorry," Law added with a laugh in response.

PEOPLE previously reached out to reps for Zendaya and Tom regarding the rumored wedding.

Speculation thatthe two stars were engagedbegan during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5 when Zendaya was spotted wearing a diamond on the ring finger of her left hand.TMZconfirmed the news the following day on Jan. 6, citing sources close to the couple.

That same day, an inside source told PEOPLE that theCrowded Roomstar, also 29, had been "wanting to propose[to theChallengersactress] for a while now. He's always been crazy about her. He always knew she was the one."

"They have something very special," the source added.

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In September 2025, Holland, 29, broke his silence on the couple's engagement when he sweetlycorrected a reporterduring a panel event when the man referencedZendayaas Holland's girlfriend.

In the clipcirculating on Xat the time, the off-camera reporter can be heard saying, "I brought my daughter and she got to meet your girlfriend."

Holland laughed and replied, "Fiancée."

The couple wasoriginally linked in 2016when they were cast as the famous Marvel love interests Peter Parker/Spider-Man and MJ inSpider-Man: Homecoming,and the following year, a source told PEOPLE that the pair had become romantically involved.

"They started seeing each other while they were filmingSpider-Man," the insider said. "They've been super careful to keep it private and out of the public eye but they've gone on vacations with each other and try and spend as much time as possible with one another."

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Zendaya and Holland both have roles in Christopher Nolan's upcomingThe Odyssey, which opens on July 17. They reprise their Marvel roles inSpider-Man: Brand New Day, which hits theaters on July 31.

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How the AP decided to call fighting in the Middle East the 'Iran war'

The Associated Press is referring to fighting between Iran and the United States and Israel as the "Iran war."

The updated description reflects the scope and intensity of the conflict, which has been centered on Iran, even as other parties are drawn in.

What does the AP consider?

The United States and Israelattacked key military targetsand killed Supreme LeaderAyatollah Ali Khameneiand other government leaders. Iran responded by launching missiles and drones at Israel and several Gulf Arab states that host U.S. armed forces, and remaining leaders have vowed revenge over Khamenei's death. The strikes and counterattacks indicate that the killing of Khamenei, and U.S. President Donald Trump's calls for the overthrow of the decades-old Islamic Republic, could lead to prolonged conflict that could envelop the Middle East.

The Merriam-Webster definition of war is quite broad: "A state of usually open and declared armed hostile conflict between states or nations," or "a state of hostility, conflict, or antagonism."

Even though none of the countries have officially declared war, the attacks by the United States and Israel, combined with Iran's retaliation, meet those criteria. The decision by the Trump administration and Israeli leaders to attack and the subsequent destruction and casualties are enough to call the actions, and Iran's response, a war. Trump himself has used the word war to describe the conflict.

Why does it matter?

It's important to use the correct language to describe military action between sovereign nations.

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Sometimes a one-sided attack occurs without further action, or a conflict starts but doesn't escalate. Using "war" to describe those situations could diminish the word's importance. Then, when actual war breaks out, people might not understand its significance.

What are previous examples of conflicts where the AP issued guidance to use the word 'war'?

The AP provided guidance on the attacks on Iran by Israel in June 2025, using the term "war" to describe the conflict in the days after the initial attacks and Iran's retaliation. The war lasted 12 days, and Israeli and American strikes greatly weakened Iran's air defenses, military leadership and nuclear program.

The AP also began using the term "war" to describe the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas in the days and weeks after fighting began.

In those cases, editors considered the number of casualties, the intensity of fighting, the involvement of each party, and what each country was calling the conflict.

Why is it 'war' and not 'War'?

AP capitalizes the word "war" only as part of a formal name, which as of now does not exist.

Could the guidance change?

Decisions on how AP uses the term "war" happen in real time. AP's news leaders and standards editors will continue to monitor developments to see whether changes are necessary.

At this point, the level of fighting constitutes the countries being at war, no matter what happens next. If fighting were to end soon, AP would continue saying the countries had been at war.

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Movie Review: Pixar delivers with sweet, action-packed ‘Hoppers’

"Hoppers" might be built with familiar parts, butPixar's latestisn't trying to hide its various influences. Instead, this buoyant, freewheeling adventure about a spirited 19-year-old environmental activist who infiltrates the animal world in the body a robotic beaver wears its references for all to see. Sometimes it's with a wink; Sometimes it's more overt, like Kathy Najimy's flustered scientist shouting, "This is nothing like'Avatar!'"

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Of course, "Hoppers," directed by Daniel Chong, is a little like "Avatar," but who can blame her for being defensive? She's figured out how to transport human consciousness into a robotic animal that can not only pass as a real one — in this case a beaver — but communicate with all varieties of mammals, insects and amphibians too. Is it also a"Simpsons already did it"reference? That might be getting a little too meta, but the point is "Hoppers" is having fun with its own chaos.

Najimy's Dr. Fairfax is a relatively minor character in the world of "Hoppers," but she, and everyone else around Beaverton (both animal and human), are rendered with the kind of specificity, care and goofiness that make them memorable regardless of screen time. This is an especially good thing when the supporting voice cast includes people like Meryl Streep, Sam Richardson,Dave Franco, Ego Nwodim and Vanessa Bayer. The last time I felt so singularly connected to the ensemble of a Pixar movie was"Luca,"which was also written by Jesse Andrews.

The hero at the heart of "Hoppers," Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda), is actually a kind of spiritual sister to "Luca's" Giulia Marcovaldo — impassioned (some might ungenerously say "too much") and a bit of an outcast because of it.

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Mabel's focus has always been animals: She was the kid who tried to free the pets in her elementary school (several times). As a young adult, she's the one who shows up on the mayor's lawn to debate. When Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm) comes to tear down a particularly sentimental spot, the glade, in the name of finishing a highway overpass that will save his constituents four minutes on their commutes, she goes full terminator in her mission to save it — or, you know, as much as a 19-year-old in the body of a mechanical beaver can.

As a beaver, Mabel forms a friendship with King George (Bobby Moynihan), an optimistic, 80s-music loving beaver who oversees a superdam for all the displaced wildlife. The various species live in relative harmony and peace but still abide by dryly practical "pond rules" like "when you've gotta eat, eat." Her gung-ho, apologize later attitude has some positive effects. It also gets her and her new friends in over their heads when she inadvertently incites a war. For a PG-rated Pixar movie, the stakes get rather, uh, real. It is worth remembering that time in "Toy Story 3" where Woody and his pals seemed prepared for imminent incineration. This is decidedly tamer.

Don't think too hard about how "Hoppers" gets you from a little tale about a girl trying to save a patch of land to a truly helter-skelter third act involving a flying assassin shark, a Machiavellian insect prince and more body swapping than "Freakier Friday." Just enjoy the adorable and slightly manic ride.

Somehow, amid all the lighthearted anarchy, "Hoppers" manages to pull a few emotional strings too. After the heavy-handed"Elio" misfire, "Hoppers" might still feel fairly distant from the heights of peak Pixar; It's also a big, joyful leap in the right direction.

"Hoppers," a Walt Disney Co. release in theaters Friday, is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association for "some scary images, mild language and action/peril." Running time: 105 minutes. Three and a half stars out of four.

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Tom Hanks' son Chet Hanks is stranded in Colombia after leaving passport at home: 'Free me'

Tom Hanks' son is getting the immersiveCast Awayexperience… minus the volleyball.

Chet Hanks, who is best knownfor declaring "White Boy Summer"back in 2021, recently revealed his unfortunate predicament to the world: he is stuck in Colombia after leaving his U.S. passport at home.

The 35-year-old detailed the situation in a FridayInstagram video, explaining that he was originally visiting Puerto Rico for a birthday party when he spontaneously decided to drop in on a friend just a few hours away in Medellín, Colombia. But Hanks, who has dual citizenship after his parentswere naturalized in Greece in 2020, said he only brought his Greek passport because his U.S. passport was nearly expired.

"Sometimes they don't let you in the country even if it hasn't expired [because] it's about to expire," Chet said of his reasoning.

Upon arriving at the airport for his flight back to the U.S., Hanks said he was told at the gate that he wouldn't be able to enter with a foreign passport, despite being a U.S. citizen.

"I go to check into my flight three hours early, this is an international flight, and they tell me that if I'm using a foreign passport, I need a green card to get back into America," Hanks recalled, incredulous as he added, "I don't have a green card. Because I'm an American citizen."

After laughing at the situation, Chet continued, "I don't have my American passport with me. So I'm literally stuck in Colombia. I'm stuck in Medellín. "

Hanks did admit that there are "worse places to be stuck," but reiterated that he still doesn't know the solution to his problem.

"I literally have no f---ing idea what I'm gonna do," he said. "And the only embassy to get this s--- settled is in Bogotá. I don't want to go to Bogotá, so, uh, yeah. Free me. You know what I'm saying? Free me!"

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Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to reps for Chet and Tom Hanks for comment.

Below his post, commenters had little sympathy for the actor and couldn't help but crack jokes.

"Better call someone in your family to have them FedEx your passport to you ASAP," one Instagram user wrote, prompting another to reply, "Tom Hanks doesn't have the best of luck with FedEx." The latter was a winking reference to the Oscar winner's role inCast Away, in which he plays a meticulous FedEx employee who becomes the sole survivor of a plane crash after washing up on a deserted island.

Another commenter joked, "The one time you should've pulled the 'my dad is …' card."

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Chet has yet to address how he plans to get back home, but did share an update to his Instagram Stories on Sunday.

"Estamos bien, no te preocupes," he captioned a gym selfie, alongside the Colombian flag. The words translate to: "We're fine, don't worry."

Chet is one of the two sons that Tom Hanks shared with his wife, Rita Wilson. They are also parents to Truman, 30. Tom also has two other children, Colin and Elizabeth,from a prior marriage.

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