The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks secured their spots in Super Bowl 60 following Sunday’s conference championship victories. Seattle defeated the Los Angeles Rams 31-27, while New England edged Denver 10-7. The matchup marks New England’s 10th Super Bowl this century and first without Tom Brady and Bill Belichick since 1997. (Story URL)
Quinton Aaron, the 40-year-old actor known for portraying Michael Oher in 2009’s The Blind Side, remains hospitalized following a sudden collapse at his Atlanta residence. TMZ reports Aaron experienced leg failure while climbing stairs at home, causing him to fall. Doctors are performing tests to identify the underlying cause of the incident. (Story URL)
The UFC canceled a fight from the UFC 324 card in Las Vegas on Saturday after gaming officials flagged suspicious betting activity. The fight between Alexander Hernandez and Michael Johnson was removed just hours before it was set to begin. The move follows a similar issue last November. Dana White said the UFC immediately contacted the FBI. (Story URL)
Eric Dane withdrew from the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures & Care gala on Saturday due to “the physical realities of ALS.” The Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria star had been selected to receive the Advocate of the Year Award. An ALS Network rep said the group remained “deeply grateful for his courage, advocacy, and continued commitment.” (Story URL)
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has opened up about a four-year battle with precancerous cervical cells. In a TikTok video, the Jersey Shore alum said her doctor recently found cancerous cells and advised a cone biopsy under anesthesia for further testing. Polizzi said she is “terrified” but determined to move forward, stressing cervical cancer “is nothing to joke about.” (Story URL)
Natasha Lyonne announced on X Friday that she has relapsed after almost ten years sober. The Poker Face star, who battled drug and alcohol addiction in the 2000s, wrote, “Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out there struggling, remember you’re not alone.” Lyonne has spoken about her addiction, telling EW in 2012 she once felt “as good as dead.” (Story URL)
Bethenny Frankel has revealed she’s been diagnosed with stage 2 chronic kidney disease. The 55-year-old Real Housewives of New York City alum shared the news in an Instagram video, saying she wanted followers to “take precautions” and “be mindful.” Frankel explained that recent blood tests showed low kidney function, leading her to see a specialist. (Story URL)
Celebrity hairstylist Kim Vo has died at age 55 after battling colorectal cancer. His husband announced Vo’s passing, noting that Vo was first diagnosed with the disease in 2018. Vo, known for styling Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, Uma Thurman, Britney Spears, and Pamela Anderson, also appeared on Bravo’s Shear Genius and Paramount+’s Blowing LA. (Story URL)
