Mar. 15, 2025
This post contains spoilers from the Wednesday, Nov. 6, episode ofThe Challenge 40: Battle of the Eras.
The Challenge 40: Battle of the Erasset out to determine the greatest Challenger of all time. With onlyRachel Robinsonleft standingfrom Era 1, it could be argued that the longest-tenured players in the game might not be the GOATs.
The Nov. 6 episode ofThe Challenge40put four competitors up on its ownMount Rushmore:Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio,Cara Maria Sorbello,Laurel StuckyandChris “CT” Tamburello.
Mar. 15, 2025
‘The Love Boat’ star Bernie Kopell and Debbie Reynolds.Photo:ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Ken Bank /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Ken Bank /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty
More than 2,000 guest stars appeared onThe Love Boatduring its 10-season run, and according toBernie Kopell, one of them tried to steal the spotlight.
“Debbie Reynoldsalways had to be the center of attention,” Kopell, who played Dr.
Mar. 15, 2025
‘The Love Boat’ actor Fred Grandy (left); Billy Crystal.Photo:Erik Hein /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty; Jim Britt/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Erik Hein /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty; Jim Britt/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Fred Grandyacknowledges he might not have been the first choice to play purser Burl “Gopher” Smith onThe Love Boat.
“I was the last man standing when it came to casting this part,” Grandy, 76, said duringTheLove Boat: Behind the Scenes Stories panel onPrincess Cruises’TheLove BoatCelebration at Sea 2024 sailing.
Mar. 15, 2025
Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz.Photo:Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office/Facebook
A third Florida deputy who was critically injured followinga traffic crash that killed two fellow deputieshas died.
ThePalm Beach County Sheriff’s Office(PBSO) announced that Deputy Ignacio “Dan” Diaz, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, Nov. 25.
“We stand together, honoring their memory and supporting their families, friends, and colleagues through this time of immense sorrow," officials added. “Let us remember their courage and commitment to duty as we pledge to continue their legacy of service.
Mar. 15, 2025
Will Ferrell in ‘Elf’ (left) and the animated Buddy the Elf figure.Photo:New Line/courtesy everett; the home depot
New Line/courtesy everett; the home depot
A life-size version ofBuddy the Elfis available for $199 at Home Depot — but fans of the Christmas classic are divided about their feelings toward the decoration.
Earlier this week, anInstagram videoof the figure, which is dressed up like Will Ferrell’s iconic character inElf, went viral. The life-size Buddy wears curled-up black shoes, yellow tights, a green shirt and a green hat.