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Joshua Jackson's 5-Word Update On Doctor Odyssey Season 2 Is Making Fans Go Overboard, And I Can Relate
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. It's been over a month since Doctor Odyssey's first season reached its destination, with a somewhat disappointing finale airing on the 2025 TV schedule, but still no decision has come down from ABC regarding the future of the Ryan Murphy creation. Fans like myself have been desperate for an update, and Joshua Jackson — who brings the Dawson's Creek vibes at Dr. Max Bankman — finally came through with five words that honestly don't make me feel any better. Joshua Jackson attended the Motion Picture & Television Fund NextGen Annual Summer Party this past weekend, and as he walked the red carpet, someone can be heard commenting that they hope Doctor Odyssey would get renewed for Season 2. In the clip on X, you can see his face scrunch up, and he shrugs a couple of times before responding: They haven't told us yet. I don't love this response, because there was no confidence in the answer; it didn't sound to me like he was expecting to hear from Ryan Murphy any day now, and honestly, the facial expression read more like, 'not happening,' than 'prepare to set sail,' at least in my opinion. I'm just speculating here, but it seems like these actors — Joshua Jackson in addition to Phillipa Soo, Sean Teale, Don Johnson and the rest of the cast and crew — would kind of need to know something about the state of their employment. Either way, I'm not the only Doctor Odyssey fan reading into Jackson's words, as the comments were full of doom and frustration: I need them to just make a decision already it's driving me insane – @Fruit_Batt_ Maybe it's already cancelled and he is not allowed to say 😬 – @targetconfusion Abc put the series in the freezer and forgot about it 😔 – @FinitAaAaaaaA Keeping them + us in limbo is sick behavior😭 – @just_zutara Bruh 😭 what the hell is this??? JUST GIVE US SOME CLARITY FFS – @Lylyjen Honestly, if it's over, just put us out of our misery already! One fan referenced the wild theory that The Odyssey isn't real and that Max is stuck in a COVID-induced purgatory, hallucinating the unrealistic high-seas medical emergencies and the stunt-casted spring-breakers begging to give him the ride of his life. X user @Mietar cleverly commented: Turns out it was actually us viewers in purgatory this whole time 😭 Ahead of the Season 1 finale, the situation didn't seem so dire, as ABC/Hulu executive Craig Erwich indicated that the decision was in Ryan Murphy's hands, with creative conversations ongoing with the busy TV producer. However, weeks later — and especially with the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by three former Doctor Odyssey crew members — it feels a little less likely that we're cruising toward good news. That's a lot of speculation for just five words from Joshua Jackson, but you know, we're just a little lost at sea here, wondering if we'll ever get that musical episode and reminiscing about the days of our favorite ABC primetime throuple (are there others?). While we wait for something more official to come down, Doctor Odyssey's first season is available to stream with a Hulu subscription.
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We asked 7 celebrities what being Canadian means to them — here's what they said
Oh, Canada! Between keeping our elbows up, trying to make ends meet during a trade war and navigating a federal election, it's been a difficult year for many — and we're only halfway through 2025. But amidst the growing political tensions and the talk of annexation, there's been an undeniable resurgence of Canadian pride; the collective love for our country and our autonomy has bridged the gap between political parties. Although there's no denying that Canada still has its issues, the country also deserves celebrating. As part of our My Canada series, we spoke to Canadian celebrities, public figures, athletes and more about what it means to be Canadian for a special edition of Unapologetically. Scroll down to see what celebrities, athletes and changemakers say being Canadian means to them. Hometown: Toronto, Ont. Best known for: Host of Breakfast Television "Canada is my birthplace. It's my family, my friends, my career. It's my heart," the daytime television host told Yahoo Canada. "It's a whole bunch of people coming together in this beautiful cultural mosaic, learning together, growing together." Pugliese is quick to note that "there's been hurt" and "pain" for many Canadians. "But there's also healing," she said. "And there's beauty!" Pugliese is a first-generation Canadian who was raised to be proud of her Italian heritage. "To be Canadian is really about my roots. It's the family tree, it's, it's our roots," she said. "And then all of these beautiful trees come together in this beautiful Canadian forest, and here we are, hopefully flourishing together." Hometown: Regina, Sask. Best known for: Professional snowboarder, three-time Olympic medalist and 24-time Winter X Game medalist "I love being able to travel around the world and say I'm Canadian," McMorris said in an interview with Yahoo Canada. "It's the best thing ever. We are such a great nation..." Although he can "vividly remember" having Canadian pride as a kid, "everything really changed" after he won his first Olympic medal in 2024. That's when the athlete could fully appreciate the immense privilege of representing his country. "Those are really special things, and a huge honour," he said. "I'm proud to be a Canadian and proud to be setting an example for younger Canadians. It's a cool role to play." McMorris said his success was partly fuelled by his "determination" to prove to people that the flatlands of Saskatchewan can produce one of the world's most talented snowboarders. "Being from the Prairies has made me who I am and it's made me have a ton of grit... .," he said'. "And that has given me a lot of extra motivation to make it happen. I am super proud of where I come from and the people who hail from Saskatchewan. I feel like most people there, just the way we grow up, makes you humble and I'm thankful to come from a place like that." Hometown: Richmond Hill, Ont. Best known for: Cityline and Breakfast Television "Every time we're in a situation where there's some kind of national threat, we all remember that we're so proud," Moore recently told Yahoo Canada. The former Cityline host said while other countries may have a "base level of humanity," there's something intrinsically special about Canadians "At our core, people actually care about each other here," she said. "I see examples of it every day." Moore said acts of kindness might not always make headlines, but if you really pay attention you'll see that they're everywhere you look. "I see people helping the elderly take their groceries to the car. I see cars stopping to let people go across. I see people asking, 'Are you OK?' on the street to strangers….," she said. "There's a level of politeness there that's an unspoken rule and I respect that about Canadians." Hometown: Caledon, Ont. Best known for:The Social on CTV "Right now — to me — being Canadian means being able to speak your mind," Grelo said, adding that although it sounds "so simple" one only has to look at the political unrest in the United States to see that not everyone is afforded the same freedom of expression. "Not everybody likes what everybody is saying [in Canada], but I can appreciate the fact that we're all allowed to say what we want to say," she continued, while noting that her feelings don't extend to hate speech.""It it feels like something so simple, but you can see how quickly that right can be easily removed…." Grelo said the recent federal election was proof that while we may be a "divided country" there are some principles that Canadians agree on. "I think we still value what people will say Canada was built on: diversity in nationalities and diversity in thought," she said. "We're still allowed to have diversity of thought to a much greater degree... [compared to] the U.S. where there's actual consequences for that.' Hometown: Brantford, Ont. Best known for: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit's 2025 cover star 'Being Canadian means so much to me. I didn't realize how proud I am to be Canadian until I moved away over a decade ago," said Chan, who now resides in New York City. "I'm very proud that being Canadian has instilled in me the impulse to act in a way that considers others. I've realized living abroad that it's not something that everybody in the world does... I am the way that I am because I'm Canadian. ' Hometown: St. Catharines, Ont. Best known for: Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight fighter - ranked 6th in the world Jasudavicius recently told Yahoo Canada that she became more aware of her Canadian pride when she started fighting internationally. "I am very proud to be able to represent Canada on the international stage," she said. Given her strength in the octagon, it's hard to believe that Jasudavicius had never tried her hand at mixed martial arts (MMA) or any kind of training until 2015. In the span of a few short years, she's risen through the ranks to boast an impressive professional record of 14 wins to three loss — all of which were by decision. "I hope to inspire other Canadian females to challenge themselves," Jasudavicius said. "To make a goal that initially seems out of reach, work hard everyday towards that goal, and watch it get accomplished.' Hometown: Toronto, Ont. Best known for: Playing guitar for The Beaches "I think our country really came together this year, and it makes us feel prouder than ever to be Canadian," Earl recently told Yahoo Canada. Earl and her bandmates are no strangers to braving the elements for a show. The Juno award-winning group makes the best of it, even in the country's coldest temperatures. "The first time we ever played Quebec City it was negative 30 outside and we all went for a walk before the set," she said. "We thought it would be fun to get the maple syrup on a stick snack that they make in the snow.'
New York Times
a day ago
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- New York Times
‘The Comeback' to Come Back
Valerie Cherish is not finished yet. HBO's critically beloved comedy, 'The Comeback,' starring Lisa Kudrow, will return for a third season next year, more than a decade after its second season concluded, the network announced on Friday. The show centers on the challenges of Valerie Cherish, a former network TV star turned reality show performer (Season 1, which premiered in 2005) and then a premium cable network dramedy actress (Season 2, which premiered in 2014). Over the last two decades, 'The Comeback' has become something of a cult classic, and Kudrow's depiction of Cherish — her big red hair, her earnest demeanor, her totally unique turns-of-phrase — remains a meme in present day. Earlier this year, Variety published a list titled 'The 100 Greatest TV Performances of the 21st Century,' and ranked Kudrow in 'The Comeback' at No. 4. The show, however, has never been broadly popular. HBO canceled 'The Comeback' after it premiered in 2005 because of low ratings, before bringing it back — to the surprise of the industry — for a second season nearly a decade later. The season got a rapturous response from some critics but the result was the same: The ratings were very low. The network gave few details on the premise of the third season, but Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, the 'Sex and the City' producer who cocreated the show, said Cherish was gearing up for another turn in show business. 'Valerie Cherish has found her way back to the current television landscape,' King and Kudrow said in a joint statement. 'Neither of us are surprised she did.' The show will have to navigate its third season without one of its key stars: Robert Michael Morris, the actor who played Valerie Cherish's loyal hairdresser Mickey, died in 2017. The show will go into production this summer, and the network said this would be the show's final season. King is also the executive producer of 'And Just Like That…,' the 'Sex and the City' revival that is currently streaming on Max for its third season.
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a day ago
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Brandy and Monica Reveal the Surprising Inspiration Behind Their Hit Duet 'The Boy Is Mine'
Brandy and Monica appeared on the Wednesday, June 25, edition of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon The two discussed their 1998 hit duet "The Boy Is Mine" Brandy revealed the surprising inspiration for the trackBrandy and Monica are revealing the surprising inspiration behind their beloved duet, "The Boy Is Mine." During a joint appearance on the Wednesday, June 25, edition of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Brandy was asked whether it is true she got the idea for the 1998 track from an episode of The Jerry Springer Show. "Yes, I was a huge Jerry Springer fan, and one of the topics was, 'The boy is mine.' I'm like, 'Oh my god, song idea, let's do this,' " Brandy told host Jimmy Fallon. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! After getting the inspiration, Brandy knew she wanted Monica to join her on the song. "I was always a fan of hers and I wanted to work with her, so I called her up and asked her to be a part of the song, and she said yes, and here we are," she explained. Monica said she initially thought people would believe they were fighting because of the song's nature. Brandy chimed in to say, "That was the point." Brandy's revelation seems to explain why the music video for the track begins with Brandy happily watching The Jerry Springer Show, only to have Monica change the channel. After Brandy changes it back, the two squabble over the TV, and the song begins. The track quickly achieved success, spending 13 weeks at the top of the Billboard charts, and also won a Grammy. Although the two would feud following the release of "The Boy Is Mine" — even after releasing another duet in 2012 called "It All Belongs to Me" — they seemingly put it all to rest in 2020 when they came together for a Verzuz battle. The two would reconnect in 2024 again to jump on Ariana Grande's remix of the hit track. "It was nothing short of a blessing for Brandy and I not only to reconnect, but to reconnect and do something as special as this innovative version of 'The Boy Is Mine,' " Monica told PEOPLE in January. "She and I had not seen each other for many years, so it gave us the opportunity to talk not just about the song, but life as a whole," she continued. Brandy and Monica are set to close out 2025 with the Boy Is Mine Tour, which will kick off in Cincinnati on Oct. 16 and wrap on Dec. 7 in Houston. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Joining Brandy and Monica on the road will be Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and 2025 American Idol champ Jamal Roberts. Read the original article on People
