Melrose Place star Grant Show recently made a blunt confession about Season 1 of the ’90s drama series.
On the November 3 episode of the Still Here Hollywood With Steve Kmetko podcast, Show, 63, spoke about the early days of Melrose Place with host, former E! News Live star Steve Kmetko, 72.
Actress and talk show host Drew Barrymore is speaking out after a recent health scare, where she says she underwent an emergency biopsy following a “bad mammogram.” She shared the story on The Drew Barrymore Show in a candid sit-down with comedian Tig Notaro. In 2012, Notaro had been diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer, and later did a double mastectomy in 2016. She sat down for a candid talk with Barrymore on cancer awareness and women’s health.
“This is something I’ve wanted to risk talking about on this show,” Barrymore said. “I recently had a scare. I’m completely fine, but I did get a bad mammogram. I was taken into that room, had an emergency biopsy, and then waited those five days.” The actress underlined the emotional toll of such waiting for the verdict and added that all this gave her a deeper appreciation for those who face such uncertainty regularly.
Barrymore was notably struck by Notaro’s new documentary Come See Me in the Good Light, which follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley as they make their way through life following Gibson’s terminal ovarian cancer diagnosis. She was quoted as saying of the film, “It gives such an intimate portrait of what the journey through cancer is like-not heavy, but full of confidence, courage, and humanity.”
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The actress, who turned 50 this year, also spoke about embracing aging naturally. “I haven’t done anything and I want to try to stay that way,” she said. “But I also believe everyone should do what makes them happy. The only thing I know is not to judge others — we’re all on our own paths, and we should support each other.”
Fans have praised Barrymore’s honesty, saying the actress is using her platform to bring awareness about women’s health and self-acceptance.
Actress Deepika Padukone, a long-time advocate for mental health awareness, has applauded Indian cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for courageously opening up about her struggle with anxiety. Deepika, who has spoken publicly about her own battle with depression, praised Jemimah for her honesty and vulnerability, emphasizing the importance of normalizing conversations about mental well-being in sports and beyond.
Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika reshared a video of Jemimah discussing her experience with anxiety ahead of the ICC Women’s World Cup, writing, “Thank you @jemimahrodrigues for your vulnerability and for sharing your story.”
In the emotional clip, Jemimah revealed that she faced intense anxiety before and during the tournament. Fighting back tears at a post-match press conference, she said, “I’ll be very vulnerable here because I know someone watching might be going through the same thing.” She described how she would often call her mother in tears before matches, struggling with numbness and self-doubt. Jemimah credited her parents and teammate Arundhati Reddy for being her pillars of support, saying, “Arundhati checked on me every single day. I used to joke that she shouldn’t come near me or I’d start crying again.”
Jemimah also spoke about the disappointment of being dropped from the team earlier in the tournament, which deepened her anxiety. However, she expressed gratitude toward those who stood by her during that difficult period, saying, “Sometimes all you need to do is hang in there, and things fall into place.”
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Her resilience paid off spectacularly. On October 30, Jemimah’s unbeaten 127-run knock led India to a record chase of 339 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, defeating the defending champions by five wickets and securing a place in the final against South Africa.
Deepika’s message and Jemimah’s story together underscore the growing importance of mental health advocacy in Indian sports.
Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik has once again captured headlines, this time for his heartfelt revelations on Bigg Boss 19. In a recent promo of the reality show, Amaal was seen in an emotional conversation with actress Ashnoor Kaur, where he opened up about some of the most painful moments of his life, leaving him teary-eyed.
Reflecting on the past few years, Amaal shared, “2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 were very bad years. Emotionally bahut mushkil tha.” He spoke about enduring multiple personal losses — the death of his beloved pet dog Handsome, losing friends during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the end of a long-term relationship. “Losing my pet, losing a few friends in Covid, a 6-7 saal ka relationship coming to an end, everyone getting married, everything… aise dhad dhad dhad karke hua mere saath,” he said.
Among these heartbreaks, Amaal revealed that losing his dog Handsome affected him the most. Fighting back tears, he recalled, “When I lost Handsome, it was the worst. Mummy boli thi ki aake milke ja bimaar hai. I didn’t meet him.” Ashnoor was seen comforting him, saying, “It’s okay.”
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Following the emotional episode, social media buzzed with rumours about Amaal’s possible exit from Bigg Boss 19. Reports suggest he might take a short voluntary break due to health concerns. Some fan pages even hinted at a “secret room” twist, suggesting Amaal could rejoin the show later.
Adding to the speculation, Amaal’s father Daboo Malik posted a cryptic message on X, writing, “Bahut hogaya… Abbass Milton Hain, October 28… Music is our real destiny.” While he did not mention Amaal or the show directly, fans linked the timing of his post to the exit rumours. However, no official confirmation has been made yet.
Sanjay Dutt, an Indian cinema star par excellence, has forever resided in the public eye — personally as well as professionally. One of the most difficult periods of his life was during the COVID-19 lockdown when he was diagnosed with lung cancer. In an open conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Dutt shared his emotional and physical battle to overcome the disease.
A Shocking Diagnosis
Remembering the day he first realized something was amiss, Dutt explained, “It was a regular day during the lockdown. I went up the stairs and was completely panting. Even after a bath, I couldn’t catch my breath.” After a check-up at the hospital, doctors diagnosed that over half his lungs were clogged with fluid. At first, there was hope it could be tuberculosis, but tests ruled that out too.
It was tough for his family to break the news to him. His sister finally mustered the courage to inform him. “I cried for 2-3 hours thinking about my kids, my wife, and life,” Dutt said. But after the release of emotions, he decided to fight.
Fighting With Strength and Positivity
With assistance from fellow cancer survivor Rakesh Roshan, Dutt identified a reliable doctor in Dubai and underwent chemotherapy. Defying the odds, he remained resolute. “They said I’d lose hair, vomit, be weak. I said to the doctor, ‘Nothing will happen to me.’”
True to his word, Dutt worked out during treatment — cycling for one hour after every chemo session and playing badminton for hours.
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On the Work Front
Sanjay Dutt was last seen playing a villain in Baaghi 4 alongside Tiger Shroff. His battle with cancer is an inspiration of strength and fighting spirit — motivating fans everywhere.
Known as the Greek God of Bollywood, this versatile actor has been a part of numerous iconic performances in a career spanning over two decades. With a range of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, they’ve established themselves as a prominent figure in Indian cinema. Starting from Jodhaa Akbar to Dhoom 2, Koi Mil Gaya to Agneepath, Hrithik has left everyone mesmerized again and again. However, one film where even he felt he had come short was the 2003 romantic drama Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, alongside Kareena Kapoor.
“I Wasn’t Mature Enough for That Role” – Hrithik Confesses
During an honest interaction with fans through a Film Companion interview (as pointed out in a Reddit thread and covered by BollywoodShaadis), Hrithik spoke of how difficult it was for him to deal with the character Prem Kishan. As per a question of whether he ever found any role difficult to relate to, Hrithik immediately mentioned Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon.
“I wasn’t mature enough to appreciate that side of myself,” he admitted. “I usually don’t do characters that are so far from my natural self. That hyper, euphoric, uppity ‘wo ho ah ah’ energy don’t come so naturally to me.”
To the delight of the audience, Hrithik made light of one of his own scenes from the film, mimicking a popular line, “Oh Aunty, oh no,” in a squeaky voice. His mock self-deprecation elicited laughter, demonstrating his capacity to laugh at his own earlier faux pas.
Hrithik Gears Up for ‘War 2’
In the coming days, Hrithik will be back in action on the big screen with War 2, helmed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra. Featuring Jr NTR and Kiara Advani alongside him, the action entertainer sequel to the 2019 blockbuster is set for a worldwide release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film will face a box-office clash with Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’.
[This story contains MAJOR spoilers from the season two finale of Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys.]
When Nikki Rodriguez read what happens in the final moments of season two of Netflix’s My Life with the Walter Boys, she recalls thinking, “I don’t know what comes after this!”
The 10-episode season that premiered on Aug. 28, ended with Rodriguez’s Jackie Howard confessing to Cole Walter (Noah LaLonde) that she loved him after spending most of the season trying to avoid him and deny her feelings. However, things continue to be complicated, as the confession is overheard by Alex Walter (Ashby Gentry), whom Jackie rekindled a relationship with and also told she loved.
“That scene is really, really tough. I don’t know what could possibly happen,” Rodriguez tells The Hollywood Reporter.
The series, which has been renewed and is already in production on season three, is sure to continue to heat up Jackie’s love triangle with the Walter brothers, which first ignited in the Netflix series’ season one finale when Rodriguez’s Jackie kissed Cole after a season full of lingering feelings. The only issue was that the kiss happened while Jackie was dating Cole’s brother Alex, who had also drunkenly confessed to loving her.
Returning to New York proved to be an escape for Jackie, but season two sees Jackie return to Silver Falls and the Walter family determined to make things right — that is, until her feelings and perfectionist tendencies make things, well, more complicated. Add in Jackie retuning to 2.0 versions of Alex and Cole — Alex a seemingly more confident guy with the ladies and Cole trying to commit to his education and explore a football coaching position — and she immediately wants to help Alex be his former self and support Cole on his new journey.
“She cares about them both so deeply,” Rodriguez says. “I think she does feel obligated, and she feels like she’s trying to make everything right and do right by everybody. She ends up making a ton of mistakes along the way.”
Jackie also spends the season trying to heal from the tragedy of losing her family and honor her idejntity as a Howard while finding her place in Silver Falls. With the second season now available to binge, Rodriguez spills to THR all about Jackie’s big return to Silver Falls, Jackie and Alex rekindling a relationship, and Jackie’s confused feelings about Cole, below.
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Season two starts with Jackie returning to Silver Falls, but it’s clear that she is now more than ever trying to figure out who she is and her place within the family, with Alex/Cole and with school. What did you hope to explore with her this time around?
When Jackie comes back to Silver Falls, she’s making a conscious choice to confront her problems, especially the ones she ran away from. In season one, you see Jackie really push away all of her feelings. At the start of season two, you see her make that decision to come back, decide to confront things and try to be almost the perfect version of herself, because she feels guilty. That’s her only way to feel like she could make things right, a little bit. That’s the overall theme throughout the season. You see her deal with with things a little bit more head on with Alex and Cole and with her grief. It comes out in different ways than she expects. It’s about her growing and just taking a little bit more responsibility.
We also see Jackie try to confront and heal from her past tragedy more this season with Jackie still grieving her family and wanting to honor her identity as a Howard. What was it like further exploring that journey with Jackie and how would you say she evolved from the beginning of season two to the end?
In the beginning, right when she comes back, her only goal is to be the new perfect version of Jackie at whatever cost. Throughout the season, she’s torn, because she wants to be that version so much, but she is also this past version of herself and doesn’t want to forget who she was, where she came from, and she doesn’t have any anything in Colorado that ties her to that. It’s a bit like when you want to make everybody else happy, and forget to take care of yourself. It’s important for her to reconnect to that. Episode nine was one of my favorites. When I read that script, I cried. I was really looking forward to that, it’s one of my favorites. I wanted to do that episode justice.
From left: Alex Quijano as Richard and Nikki Rodriguez as Jackie in episode 209 of My Life with the Walter Boys.
Courtesy of Netflix
Jackie also returns to a new Alex and Cole. Alex is projecting this seemingly more confident version of himself, and Cole is trying to do well in his studies and find a new way into his passion of football. What do you think Jackie felt as she watched both of them change? Do you feel like she felt obligated to help Alex go back to being like he was and then also support Cole in trying to continue on this path?
She does feel obligated to both, because she cares about both of them so much. When she comes back and sees this different version of Alex, she’s so taken back by that. I think she feels like it’s a little bit her fault. Of course he puts up those walls, and she wants to break them down because she feels so guilty and wants to make things right, but doesn’t want to make those same mistakes that she did in the previous season. So how do you do that, while also honoring everything that you want to do personally? It’s a tough situation.
I don’t know that that many people see Cole in the way that Jackie does, and so when he is struggling with his school and needs her later on, she feels like she she has to be there for him. She cares about them both so deeply. I think she does feel obligated, and she feels like she’s trying to make everything right and do right by everybody. She ends up making a ton of mistakes along the way. She’s trying to be so perfect.
Rodriguez in My Life with the Walter Boys.
Courtesy of Netflix
As in season one, the love triangle between Jackie, Cole and Alex continues. It’s clear Jackie is still dealing with feelings for both of them, but acting more on her feelings for Alex and seemingly avoiding her feelings for Cole. Were you surprised Jackie and Alex gave it another go? Why do you think she was willing to pursue things with Alex again?
I was surprised, but it makes sense because Alex makes Jackie feel like she belongs [and] like she has a place. I think that’s really important to her, especially this season. She pushes Cole away because she isn’t ready. Cole makes her feel like she is a little bit out of control. And [because of] that perfectionist side of Jackie, that’s terrifying. I was surprised when I read it, but it also made sense, because I know what Alex is for Jackie and Jackie really, really cares for Alex.
When Alex and Jackie rekindle things, she’s adamant to keep it a secret because it’s complicated. Can you break down more of her thought process on deciding to do that? Why continue being with him if she didn’t want it revealed?
I think the secret is a little bit like the first season. She felt like being with either of them was going to just cause so many problems — and it did! That is probably the root of why she wanted to keep it a secret. She doesn’t want to cause any problems this season. She wants to be problem free, which she isn’t at all, but I think deep down, she knows that she also cares about Cole, and she’s confused and acting a little bit on emotion, as we all do, instead of talking things through.
Meanwhile, Cole is confused why Jackie would rekindle things with his brother and consistently pushed him away. Do you feel like Jackie was being fair to Cole or how did you see her and his relationship this season?
One of the biggest parts of it was the dance. They talk about that earlier in the season, where Jackie is like, “This is my one thing I have. The last time I attended a dance, this huge tragedy happened, and so I just want this to be a symbol of like a new beginning.” This is the only thing that she can control, because there’s so much of her life that she cannot control. She clings on to these things that she has, and it’s really important to her and she opens up to Cole and says that. Everything that happened at the dance? She blames Cole a little bit for taking that away from her when she was so open and honest about how much that meant. That was a turning point for her and almost an excuse to herself that maybe he isn’t totally right for me.
Jackie tells Alex she loves him but we also hear her admit she loves Cole in the finale. Do you think she’s truly in love with both of them?
I do, I really do. I do think that she does love both. I think it’s two different types of love and I think that it is so real and relatable. You feel different ways for different people, but they’re all valid. For Jackie, it’s like loving someone so much, and then not understanding why you’re so drawn to somebody else, and you have such passion for somebody else, but just wanting to both the best for both people. So I do think she does truly love both, just in a totally different way.
From left: Ellie O’Brien as Grace and Rodriguez.
Courtesy of Netflix
We also see Jackie reveal her love for Cole, only for Alex to hear that confession as well. Do you see Jackie and Cole being able to be in a happy relationship or do they both need still grow individually? Will Alex always make Jackie hesitant to pursue things with Cole?
That’s a tough one. That scene is really, really tough. I don’t know what could possibly happen, but I think that whatever happens, Jackie’s always going to want to make sure that everybody involved is happy and okay, because she puts everybody else first. When I read that, I was like, “I don’t know what comes after this!”
Season one ended with Jackie not choosing either one and leaving Silver Falls. This season ends with Jackie being in love with both Cole and Alex, having now confessed to both. For season three, do you envision Jackie being able to decide where her heart truly lies, or do you envision it continuing to be a struggle for her to do so and not choosing either one?
I genuinely have no idea. What’s most important for Jackie, I think, is to truly follow her heart and also never forget who she is and what’s important to her and never forget about her goals and ambitions. Whatever Jackie decides to do, I’m going to support.
I know you can’t reveal anything for season three, but was there anything you’re hoping to explore with Jackie?
I just want to watch her grow and handle her problems and figure out who she is. Growing up is complicated, so just exploring that to the best of her ability… I’m just excited to see where she goes!
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My Life with the Walter Boys is now streaming on Netflix.