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Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery will be called Skydance

David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, speaks during CinemaCon 2026 on April 16, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (David Becker/Getty Images for CinemaCon)

After the expected close of the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger, the company will take on a brand-new name.

CEO David Ellison has revealed that the company will be known as Skydance. He made the announcement in a post shared to social media on Friday.

"What once was the peak, is now just the beginning. Paramount and Warner Bros. shaped over a century of culture. By combining them, we aren't rewriting history — we're equipping these iconic studios with a more powerful engine. Together, we are Skydance: a creative-first home for bold, quality storytelling," Ellison wrote.

The $110 billion merger is expected to finalize on Tuesday. Ellison pursued the merger for approximately a year. Additionally, a two-month delay was caused by antitrust lawsuits from 12 states and the Writers Guild of America.

Ellison explained why the name Skydance was chosen.

"First and foremost, as we bring Paramount and Warner Bros. together, we wanted to preserve what has made each of these studios iconic. Both have distinct identities, extraordinary legacies and brands that have resonated with audiences for generations. We never wanted a new corporate identity to diminish, alter or overshadow either one. Instead, we wanted a name that would give the combined company an identity of its own while allowing Paramount and Warner Bros. — and all our extraordinary brands — to remain in the spotlight," Ellison wrote.

He continued by writing that he has big goals for Skydance and that he "intends to purse them with passion, imagination and a willingness to take smart risks."

"At the same time, we will honor what makes Paramount and Warner Bros. special — giving both studios the opportunity to grow, tell more great stories and bring those stories to even broader audiences around the world, powered by the scale and capabilities of Skydance," Ellison wrote. "I couldn’t be more excited about what we’re going to build together."

Ellison founded the film studio Skydance in 2006. Skydance acquired Paramount in August 2025.

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'Survivor' alum Rick Devens makes historic 'Big Brother' 28 win

Rick Devens wins season 28 of 'Big Brother.' (Matthew Taplinger/CBS)

History was made when Rick Devens was crowned the winner of Big Brother season 28 on Thursday night.

The 42-year-old father of two is the first former Survivor contestant to win the game. Devens beat out this season’s second-place finisher Taylor Brown in a 6-1 vote.

After winning the season's final Head of Household competition, Devens made the decision to betray one of his closest allies, Drew Campbell, by casting the sole vote to evict him.

Devens brought Brown to the final two chairs, where Campbell and five other members of the jury — Angela Murray, Barrett Pfeiffer, Yash Patel, Melody Morris and Dee Valladares — voted for Devens to win season 28 of the reality competition series. LaTrice “Lala” Verrett was the only vote for Brown to win the game.

In addition to winning the season, Devens became the second person to win both the game and the fan-voted America’s Favorite Player award. The first to do so was season 24 winner Taylor Hale. This means Devens won an extra $50,000 along with his $750,000 grand prize.

Additionally, Devens unleashed a twist in the house during the season called The Pharaoh's Curse, where he snagged an additional $10,000. Because of both wins and the additional $10,000, Devens cemented himself as the player to have won the most money in the history of American Big Brother with $810,000.

Even more Big Brother is on the way. Host Julie Chen Moonves confirmed that the series has been renewed for two additional seasons, 29 and 30, and promised the audience she will see them back again next summer. 

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Adele Zaikman, Allen Genkin of 'DWTS: The Next Pro' confirm they are dating

Adele Zaikman and Allen Genkin appear in this image from 'Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.' (Vince Valitutti/Disney)

Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro winner Adele Zaikman and contestant Allen Genkin are dating.

In a recent Instagram post from Genkin for Zaikman's 25th birthday, The Next Pro star shared a series of sweet photos with Zaikman and called her "the most beautiful queen."

"Watching you shine ... like a star ... that you are has been a blessing and honour of mine to be by your side," Genkin wrote. "You have inspired so many people all over the world, including myself and so many that love you."

He added that the best thing to happen to him from Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro has been meeting Zaikman.

"Our connection we built is something really special, I’m the happiest and luckiest man in the world," he said. "I adore you with all my heart!!!"

He ended his message to Zaikman by writing, "Sweetheart always remember how special you are inside and out, never let anyone dim your light, because you have so much to give, and I know you will in so many ways. You are the best, and I believe the best things in life for you are only just beginning. Enjoy every moment baby, I love you."

While on DWTS: TNP, the duo performed several dance numbers together. In August, after the duo performed a contemporary dance number, Genkin took to Instagram to share photos of him and Zaikman on the dance floor writing, "@adele.zaikman grateful and lucky to share the stage with you"

In September, Zaikman, who earned the nickname "Rolls-Royce" from Derek Hough and won DWTS: TNP, made her ballroom debut on season 35 of DWTS as a pro-dancer. She was paired with Conner Leavitt, but their DWTS journey came to an end after week one.

Many across DWTS flooded Genkin's comments to share their excitement about the couple's hard launch, including pros Emma Slater, Hailey Bills and more.

"OMG HE DROPPED THE L BOMB!!!!!" Slater wrote.

Bills added, "IVE BEEN WAITING"

Leavitt added, "@adele.zaikman so I don’t need to keep this a secret anymore? Hahaha"

DWTS airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and streaming on Disney+. Episodes stream the next day on Hulu.

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'A Different World' renewed for season 2 at Netflix

(L to R) Jordan Aaron Hall as Amir, Alijah Kai as Rashida, Kennedi Reece as Hazel, Cornell Young IV as Shaquille, Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah, Chibuikem Uche as Kojo, Dawnn Lewis as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor in Episode 103 of 'A Different World' (Cr. Daniel Delgado Jr/Netflix © 2026)

A Different World is heading back to campus for season 2.

The Netflix sequel series to the 1987 original, following a new generation of students at the fictional HBCU Hillman College, will officially be returning for more episodes.

“We are beyond excited to return to Hillman and continue to tell meaningful and heartfelt stories that resonate across generations. I am thrilled for our brilliant cast and our hardworking crew,” showrunner and executive producer Felicia Pride tells Tudum. “It's so validating to be bolstered by our amazing audience.”

The show debuted on Sept. 24 and made it onto Netflix’s English TV Top 10 list.

“It’s because of our incredible fans that we've received such a swift Season 2 pickup!” Pride says. “You all have watched, rewatched, posted about, created content around, and hosted events for our show. Your support, passion, and love mean the absolute world.”

Pride promises “more Hillman, more college life, more friendship, more romance, more Black joy, and more HBCU greatness” in season 2.

The series stars Maleah Joi Moon as Deborah Wayne, the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine Guy).

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Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:

Netflix
East of Eden: Florence Pugh stars in this fresh adaptation of the classic novel. 

AMC+
Kill Jackie: Catherine Zeta-Jones uses her actual Welsh accent in this new thriller series. 

Disney+, Hulu
Adventure Time: Side Quests: The new series continues the adventures of Finn and his magical dog, Jake. 

Coven Academy: The new series about teen witches arrives just in time for spooky season.

Movie theaters
Digger: Tom Cruise stars in this film about a powerful man who unleashes a disaster on the world. 

Verity: Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway star in this adaptation of author Colleen Hoover's popular novel. 

That’s all for this week’s Weekend Watchlist – happy streaming!

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In brief: 'Reacher' spinoff gets a second season and more

We’ve got an official trailer for NBC’s Newlyweds, the new sitcom starring real-life married couple Tim Daly and Téa Leoni. The show, co-created by Jamie Lee Curtis, follows a later-in-life love story between a free-spirited woman and a professor who marry after a quick courtship. It premieres on Oct. 23 …

The Reacher spinoff Neagley is getting a second season, just two weeks after the first season debuted on Prime Video. Maria Sten stars as the fan-favorite character Frances Neagley, a private investigator from Chicago and the former protégé of Jack Reacher, in the action series. The original Reacher series, starring Alan Ritchson, was picked up for a sixth season earlier this week …

Bradley Cooper is gearing up to star in Paramount’s new G.I. Joe film. He’ll be playing Duke, the leader of the Joes. Danny McBride is on board to direct. Further details on the project have not yet been revealed …

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Chase Infiniti to star in new horror film 'Portrait of God'

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Chase Infiniti has scared up her next role.

The Golden Globe- and Emmy-nominated actress will star in Lionsgate’s Portrait of God, from rising horror filmmaker Dylan Clark. Horror connoisseurs Sam Raimi and Jordan Peele are on board to produce.

“With Sam and Jordan, two of the genre’s most influential producers, the extraordinary Chase Infiniti starring, and Dylan at the helm, this is an exceptional creative team,” Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson said in a statement. “We believe they have all the ingredients for a film that is haunting, thought-provoking, and scary as hell.”

Infiniti is one of the most sought-after names in young Hollywood, coming off her roles in the Oscar-nominated film One Battle After Another and Hulu’s Handmaid’s Tale prequel The Testaments.

Clark is set to make his directorial feature film debut with Lionsgate’s upcoming Blair Witch movie.

Further details on the film have not yet been released, but a teaser posted to Lionsgate’s Instagram features an ominous quote from the Book of Exodus, “No man shall see me and live.”

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Jim Carrey marries Min Ah in small, private ceremony in Los Angeles

Jim Carrey and Min Ah pose during the 51st Cesar Film Awards at L'Olympia on February 26, 2026 in Paris, France. (Francois Durand/Getty Images)

Jim Carrey and Min Ah are married, a representative for the actor confirmed to ABC News.

The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind star recently married Ah in a small, private ceremony in Los Angeles, his rep added.

Carrey has been with Ah, an actress and artist, for years, but it's unknown when the duo began dating.

In February 2026, they made their awards show debut at the César Awards in Paris, where Carey received an honorary lifetime achievement award for his cinema career.

During his speech, which he delivered entirely in French, Carrey thanked his family and Ah.

"Thank you to my wonderful family, my daughter, Jane, and my grandson, Jackson. I love you now and forever," he said, according to Variety. "Thank you to my sublime companion, Min Ah. I love you, Min Ah."

Carrey, who is known for his many films, including Bruce Almighty, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Mask, was married to Melissa Womer from 1987 to 1995, with whom he shares a daughter, Jane Erin Carrey.

He was also married to Lauren Holly from 1996 to 1997.

Carrey is next slated to star in Sonic the Hedgehog 4 alongside Ben Schwartz, Keanu Reeves, Kristen Bell, James Marsden and more.

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Watch the new trailer for Marvel's 'VisionQuest'

Trailer still from 'VisionQuest' (Marvel Television)

Feast your eyes on the new VisionQuest trailer.

The Marvel Television series sees Paul Bettany reprising his role as the the reformed weapon android Vision. After his system is rebooted, he begins to search for new meaning and consults with the various AI personas embedded in his programming.

Vision’s journey reunites him with the Marvel villain Ultron, once again played by James Spader, and sends him on the run with a mysterious boy who might be his son, played by Ruaridh Mollica.

According to the show’s logline, “As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron's influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive.”

VisionQuest is the conclusion to the trilogy that began with 2021’s WandaVision and continued with 2024’s Agatha All Along.

The first two episodes premiere on Disney+ Oct. 14.

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Rapper Rick Ross appears in court after arrest on domestic violence, battery charges

William Leonard Roberts II known as Rick Ross in a video grab of a court livestream, Oct. 1, 2026. (Obtained by ABC News)

Rapper Rick Ross appeared in court Thursday after he was arrested on two domestic violence charges.

The "Hustlin'" rapper, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, voluntarily surrendered to police in Miami Beach early Thursday morning and was booked into jail on charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanor battery, according to the Miami Beach Police Department.

In court, Ross’ attorney submitted a not guilty plea on his behalf.

The judge ordered Ross to stay away from the accuser, who was not publicly identified, and set bond at $5,000.

As he left jail later Thursday, Ross said he is "totally innocent."

"I am totally innocent of these fabricated allegations made against me," Ross said to reporters gathered outside.

ABC News has reached out to Ross’ attorney, Bradley Horenstein, for comment.

According to police, the charges stem from a domestic violence incident reported to police on Sept. 29. The alleged incident occurred Aug. 28 at a residence on Star Island, an exclusive neighborhood in Miami Beach.

The accuser told police that Ross "struck her multiple times during an altercation and restricted her breathing by twisting the collar of her hoodie" and provided photo documentation of her injuries, according to police.

According to the arrest affidavit, the accuser reported she and Ross had been in a relationship for the past year and lived together.

The woman told police that Ross accused her of lying to him.

Ross rose to fame with his 2006 debut studio album Port of Miami. He went on to start his own record label, Maybach Music Group, and has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards.

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Michael C. Hall deals with a killer mid-life crisis in 'Dexter: Resurrection' season 2 trailer

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What happens to an aging serial killer? The season 2 trailer for Dexter: Resurrection shows Michael C. Hall’s killer-with-a-code Dexter Morgan as he grapples with that very question.

The trailer picks up with Dexter talking to someone on his kill table.

“I’m Dexter Morgan, the Bay Harbor Butcher,” he tells them. “Who?” they reply.

“Kids today, no sense of history,” Dexter laments.

We then see Dexter dealing with the realities of being in his 50s, as he crosses paths with both a veteran serial killer, played by Brian Cox, and a young, new murderer terrorizing New York City, played by Dan Stevens.

Dexter: Resurrection season 2, also starring Uma Thurman, Jack Alcott and James Remar, premieres on Paramount+ Oct. 30.

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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris are married

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush attend A Sense of Home Inaugural New York City Gala at the IAC Building on September 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for A Sense of Home)

Sophia Bush is married to Ashlyn Harris.

The One Tree Hill actress reveals in her memoir And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress that she secretly wed the former professional soccer player last summer in upstate New York.

The couple, who have been together for three years, opened up to Vogue about why they decided in favor of a private, intimate ceremony.

“When you get to this stage in your life, you begin to unpack what’s yours and what’s always sort of been for everyone else,” Bush tells Vogue.

Harris says a smaller wedding was also perfect for her children, Sloane and Ocean, to whom Bush is a stepmom.

“The kids were just running and happy, and we picked flowers from the property and our daughter Sloane was holding them,” Harris says. “It was so fun for them, because it wasn’t this pressure-filled day that’s too much for young kids.”

Bush adds that she’s happy to finally make the news public.

“You’re not my partner, you know? You’re my wife,” she says to Harris. “And it feels so amazing to say that.”

And I Will Tell You Mine: Notes from a Life in Progress comes out Oct. 27.

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Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke talk season 2 of 'Scrubs' revival

Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Donald Faison appear in this image from season 2 of 'Scrubs' revival. (Sergei Bachlakov/Disney)

We are scrubbing in for another season of Scrubs.

Season 2 of the revival series kicks off Thursday night on ABC and ahead of the new season, some of the cast spoke with ABC News Digital about what fans can expect.

"I'm really excited for fans to see what we've got cooked up for them," Faison told ABC News Digital. "I know they are, too. I know Zach (Braff) and Sarah (Chalke) are, too."

In season 1 of the Scrubs revival, fans saw the return of J.D. (Braff) as the chief of medicine at Sacred Heart Hospital and reuniting with Turk (Faison), Elliot (Chalke) and other staffers.

Additionally, the season saw J.D., Turk and Elliot mentoring a new generation of residents like Tosh (Ava Bunn).

"It's fun watching the young actors take on the roles. It's fun sort of being the older mentor in both real life and in the story of the show," Braff said.

He added, "The show used to be focused on the interns and now, it's focused on the teachers."

Chalke said, "We feel like we won the lottery with all those kids because they're as nice human beings as they are talented."

Bunn said it meant a lot to her and the new cast to see the loyal fan base of Scrubs embrace the new cast and the revival, adding that Braff, Faison and Chalke have been "welcoming and supportive."

She also said that she is excited for fans to see all the new plot lines that are explored in season 2, especially how the residents at Sacred Heart are navigating their roles.

"It's been really cool to watch the characters grow together," Bunn said.

She added, "There's so many fun things that pop up this season. I wish I could tell you all of them right now, but there's just a lot of fun new things happening in the hospital that I'm excited for people to see."

The revival for Scrubs aired in February after it was announced in 2024 that a continuation of the hit show was being developed by show creator Bill Lawrence for ABC and 20th Television.

Scrubs originally aired for nine seasons from 2001 to 2010 and followed the medical staff at Sacred Heart Hospital, including interns, doctors and other employees, from the point of view of Braff's character.

The two-episode series premiere of the second season of the Scrubs revival airs Thursday on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. It will stream the next day on Hulu.

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In brief: 'The Lowdown' season 2 gets official trailer and more

We now know the premiere date for Ted: The Animated Series. Peacock has announced it will debut the upcoming show on Dec. 17. A teaser trailer for the series is also now available to watch. Seth MacFarlane, Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Barth lend their voices to the animated equivalents of the characters they originated in the live-action Ted films ...

Here's the lowdown on season 2 of The Lowdown. The official trailer for the upcoming sophomore season of the FX series has arrived. Ethan Hawke stars in and executive produces the show that follows a citizen journalist who's always getting into trouble. Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join the cast this time around ...

Ariana Madix is trading in the Love Island USA villa for a TV soundstage. The reality TV show host is set to star in a drama series that's in development at Peacock. The show is called Future Housewives. It's set in an asteroid colony called New Beverly Hills that's filled with wealthy socialites who juggle beauty regimens, rivalries and scandals ...

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Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek on how 'Without Blood' is a mature story about conflict

Angelina Jolie and Salma Hayek Pinault on the set of 'Without Blood.' (Stefano C. Montesi)

When Angelina Jolie first read author Alessandro Baricco's book Senza Sangue, it took her on a journey.

Jolie assumed she knew what was going to happen at the novel's end. But as she kept reading, the actress, director and writer realized she had made the wrong assumptions about where the story was heading.

"Knowing all I knew about conflict or anger or what we do or revenge, I thought I knew where it was going. I thought I was quite sure where it was going," Jolie told ABC Audio. "More than that, I thought I knew where I wanted it to go."

Not only is Jolie familiar with survivors of real-life conflict through her humanitarian work, she's also directed three films about war and conflict: In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken and First They Killed My Father. She knows the expected story beats in projects like this. Most of the time it's either "you get the revenge or you don't" or "you get the resolution or you just don't," she said.

But Baricco's novel does it all differently. Instead, it takes the two leads and has them sit across a table from each other and talk. They learn from each other's experiences and decide they don't actually want whatever revenge or resolution they thought they may have wanted prior.

"It matured me. It educated me to read the book," Jolie said. "I think it's an important thing to put out there today because there's so much about being absolute on this side or that side or right or wrong or for or against."

Jolie hopes audiences learn through this story that it's OK to say "'I don't know' and 'I'm trying to listen' and 'I am trying to understand' and 'I'm still trying to figure out myself.'"

"For any person that's had any level of trauma or conflict, I think it's important to want to go more deeply and not just sit with being right," Jolie said. "It's an important discussion."

Jolie adapted Baricco's book into the screenplay for Without Blood, the new film that is currently playing in select theaters. When it came time to choose who would take on the starring role, Jolie looked to her Eternals co-star Salma Hayek.

Hayek said she and Jolie have "amazing creative teamwork" and that Jolie balances her out really well.

"I put this experience completely separate than any other experience I've ever had. It's just not even, I cannot even compare," Hayek said. "I've had other experiences that have been life-changing experiences in a different way, but this one has to do with the film because I had my judgment about what was happening and the book itself and the character itself. And throughout the process of making the film and being directed by her, I was so open."

It wasn't simply that Jolie was "an amazing director," but Hayek said the film was a "very special experience" because of the knowledge Jolie has about the subject matter.

Jolie "understands war like very few people, because she has been in those places of conflict. And she understands the big scope. And the intimacy of just being a human in conflict," Hayek said. "On top of it, she's also an actress, so she understands us like no one. It was just ... such a very special set of circumstances coming together that it's very hard for them to happen again." 

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Jennifer Lawrence to star in 'The Flood' from director Zach Cregger

Jennifer Lawrence attends the Christian Dior Haute Couture Week Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Jan. 26, 2026, in Paris, France. (Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Christian Dior)

Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in an upcoming film from director Zach Cregger.

Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema have announced that Lawrence will take on the leading role in the science-fiction thriller The Flood. This original movie will be written, directed and produced by the Resident Evil, Weapons and Barbarian director, Cregger.

While plot details are being kept under water, Amblin Entertainment is set to produce the movie alongside Roy Lee and Miri Yoon from Vertigo Entertainment.

Warner Bros. Pictures' Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy said in a press release that "Jennifer Lawrence is one of the most gifted and compelling actors working today, and we are thrilled to have her at the center of Zach’s bold and wholly original vision for The Flood."

The pair continued, "Following our extraordinary experience together on Weapons, we could not be more excited to reunite with Zach and the team at Vertigo, as well as Amblin to bring this ambitious film to audiences around the world."

Likewise, Cregger said the Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema team "were an absolute dream to collaborate with on Weapons, and I couldn’t be happier to dive in with them again. Jennifer is one of a kind, and I’m beyond excited to see her in this role."

Weapons was released in 2025 and earned $270 million worldwide. The original horror film from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema also earned an Oscar for best supporting actress for Amy Madigan's performance as Aunt Gladys. She is set to reprise the character in the film's upcoming sequel, Gladys.

The Flood will release in theaters on Aug. 11, 2028.

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Chad Lowe shares memories of daughter after her death at 13

Chad Lowe, Kim Painter, Nixie Lowe, Fiona Lowe and Mabel Lowe attend the Red Carpet Premiere Event for 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' at Walt Disney Studios, February 04, 2023 in Burbank, Calif. (Steven Simione/Getty Images)

The 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter, has died, the family confirmed in a statement to ABC News.

“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona," the Lowe family said Wednesday of their daughter Fiona Lowe. "She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative, and loved to dance."

No cause of death was given for Fiona, one of the couple's three children.

“She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents,” the family said, adding, “In fact, she was the light of our lives.”

“Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time," they continued. "If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.”

Lowe, an actor, director and producer, and Painter, a producer, have been married for 16 years.

Lowe, the younger brother of actor Rob Lowe, celebrated Fiona's 13th birthday in a post on Instagram last November, writing, "Celebrating Fiona officially becoming a teen today!! Keep dancing through life FiBear! Love you soooo much!!"

Last year, the family of five lost their home in the deadly blaze that devastated the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Chad Lowe described the resilience of his daughters in a post on Instagram, writing, "The way they’ve handled this whole devastating experience is nothing short of remarkable. I am in awe of their spirit and resilience. Helping them navigate these tough times is my sole purpose. Being their dad is my life’s greatest joy and privilege."

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Ashley Padilla and more celebrities make 'TIME'100 Next list

Ashley Padilla attends Gold Derby's Breakout Awards Panel during the Newport Beach TV FEST at Lido Theater on June 6, 2026, in Newport Beach, California. (Tiffany Rose/Getty Images for Newport Beach TV FEST)

Ashley Padilla has been revealed as one of the three TIME100 Next cover stars for 2026. The comedian was recognized as one of 100 emerging leaders, including a group of notable entertainers TIME described as the world's most influential rising stars.

Among the celebrities included on this year's list are Curry Barker, Isa Briones, Eiza González, Molly Gordon, Yerin Ha, Joshua Henry, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Infiniti, Joey King, Charles Melton, Sarah Pidgeon, Dominic Sessa, Troye Sivan and Chase Sui Wonders.

Bob Odenkirk penned an essay about Padilla to coincide with the recognition.

"She creates beautiful, human comedy out of small moments, with precision and joy that somehow always comes from a place of love. Sketch comedy can crystallize the human condition like no other art form—it beats ol’ Shakespeare hands down—and Ashley delivers on this promise," Odenkirk wrote. "She shows us recognizable people who, in compromised moments, fight like hell to restore their dignity; who can’t let it go; and who remind us of us ... if we can take it."

Padilla also spoke to TIME about her experience working on Saturday Night Live.

“I find it so collaborative and fun,” Padilla said. “Everyone’s just trying to make people laugh—it can’t be too serious.”

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'Wednesday' wraps production on season 3

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams in season 3 of 'Wednesday' (Cr. Caroline Dubois/Netflix © 2026)

Wednesday has wrapped production on season 3.

The spooky Netflix series starring Jenna Ortega announced the news on Sept. 30 – a Wednesday, of course.

Production on the new season began earlier this year near Dublin, Ireland. It was previously announced that Winona Ryder would be joining the cast, reuniting her with her frequent collaborator Tim Burton, as well as star Jenna Ortega, whom she previously acted alongside in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. 

Also joining the cast of season 3 are Eva Green as Morticia Addams' sister Aunt Ophelia, Chris Sarandon, Noah Taylor, Oscar Morgan, Kennedy Moyer, Lena Headey, Andrew McCarthy and James Lance.

“Our goal for Season 3 is the same as it is for every season: to make it the best season of Wednesday we possibly can,” said co-creator and showrunner Alfred Gough. “We want to continue digging deeper into our characters while expanding the world of Nevermore and Wednesday.”

Ortega stars as Wednesday Addams, alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Fred Armisen and more.

No word yet on when the third season will debut.

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In brief: 'The One About Matthew Perry' official trailer and more

The official trailer for The One About Matthew Perry has arrived. Netflix has shared the trailer for the documentary series about late Friends star Matthew Perry from director Mary Robertson. The docuseries features testimonies from Perry's close family and friends and is described as "a raw record of a life lived in full, and the honesty that became his greatest legacy." The documentary debuts on Oct. 27 ...

More from season 2 of Rivals is shown off in the newly released trailer for the upcoming batch of episodes. The show, which stars David Tennant, Alex Hassell, Aidan Turner and Nafessa Williams, returns for more on Hulu on Nov. 11 ...

Charlie Sheen is teaming up with his father, Martin Sheen, for a new series at AMC and AMC+. The half-hour comedy is called Happy Jack. It's been greenlit for six episodes in which Charlie and Martin will play father and son on the small screen ...

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