'Heated Rivalry' star Hudson Williams joins Connor Storrie on 'SNL'

Things are getting "heated" on "Saturday Night Live."

"Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storriemade his "SNL" hosting debut onthe sketch show's Feb. 28 episode, and he wasn't alone: His costar on the wildly popular hockey romance series,Hudson Williams, was also in the building.

Williams appeared early in the episode in a sketch where a couple argues after a surprise proposal in front of the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink, only for the man to become distracted by a group of guys gleefully skating around behind them. Williams skated into the sketch and hugged Storrie, drawing cheers from the "SNL" studio audience. "Sorry I'm late, fellas, but I have a serious question: Who's ready to skate their butts off?" Williams asked.

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Later, Williams helped Storrie introduce musical guest Mumford & Sons, and he joined Storrie on stage as the host said goodnight at the end of the episode.

Williams and Storrie star on "Heated Rivalry" as two hockey players who become entangled in a secret, steamy relationship, despite being rivals in the sport. The show has become a sensation since debuting on HBO Max last year, skyrocketing both Williams and Storrie to fame.

In his monologue, Storrie joked that, "Some of you may have seen literally all of me" on "Heated Rivalry," which is filled with graphic sex scenes.

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"It's a show that has taught a lot of people about hockey, and it's taught a lot of straight women that their sexuality is actually gay guy," he said.

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On a more serious note, Storrie noted he has "only technically been a professional actor for like six months now" and was working as a waiter before landing "Heated Rivalry." He said he has been "preparing for this for my entire life since I was a 12 year-old obsessed with acting."

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"I really did not know if this would ever to happen to me, and when I got the call that I was going to be on 'SNL,' I honestly cried," he also said.

The Feb. 28 episode marked the "SNL" hosting debut for Storrie. The actor's busy weekend will continue on March 1, when he's scheduled to be a presenter at the Actor Awards in Los Angeles.

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How the World Is Reacting to the Attack on Iran

A young Iranian protester shouts anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli slogans during an anti-war protest against the U.S. and Israeli military attacks, in Tehran, on Feb. 28, 2026. Credit - Morteza Nikoubazl—NurPhoto via Getty Images

World leaders reacted with a mix of support, condemnation and urgent calls for restraint after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran on Saturday thatkilledSupreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

President Donald Trump announced Khamenei's death in a post on Truth Social, calling it "the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country."

The U.S. and Israel announced their strikes on the Middle Eastern nation in the early hours of Saturday morning after weeks of Trump threatening Iran over their nuclear deal program. The strikes hit the capital Tehran, as well as Qom, Karaj, Kermanshah, Tabriz and Isfahan, where there is a major nuclear facility.

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In the hours after the initial U.S. and Israeli strikes, Russia and China released statements in support of Iran, while Canada, Australia and Ukraine were among those who expressed support for the U.S. and Israel. Several world leaders urged restraint and de-escalation on both sides moving forward.

Here is a round up of what world leaders have said about the operation that has begun war in the Middle East.

United Kingdom

Prime Minister Keir Starmer chaired a meeting of the government's emergency Cobra committee as the country weighs its response to the attacks and Tehran's retaliation across the Gulf.

It did not participate in the military action, but the country had deployed RAF Typhoons to Qatar to protect the al-Udeid airbase and allied bases across the region.

The UK government on Saturday said in a statement it "does not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict." Still, a government spokesperson emphasized that "Iran must never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and that is why we have continually supported efforts to reach a negotiated solution."

Starmer released a joint statement with French President Emmanuel Macron and  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, telling Iran to stop their retaliatory attacks on countries in the Middle East.

"We condemn Iranian attacks on countries in the region in the strongest terms," the joint statement reads. "We call for a resumption of negotiations and urge the Iranian leadership to seek a negotiated solution. Ultimately, the Iranian people must be allowed to determine their future."

Russia

Russia condemned the U.S. and Israel's attack, calling it  "a pre-planned and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent U.N. member state," in a statement from Russia's Foreign Affairs Ministryposted to Telegram.

It accused the U.S. and Israel of  "plunging the Middle East into an abyss of uncontrolled escalation" and said the attacks could cause a "humanitarian, economic and possibly radiological catastrophe" in the Middle East.

China

China's Foreign Ministry spokespersonsaid on Xthat "Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be respected."

"China calls for an immediate stop of the military actions, no further escalation of the tense situation, resumption of dialogue and negotiation, and efforts to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East," the statement continued.

France

In addition to the joint statement with the leaders of the United Kingdom and Germany, French President Emmanuel Macronsaid on X, in a post originally in French, that the escalation "is dangerous for all."

"It must stop," he added. "The Iranian regime must understand that it now has no other option but to engage in good faith in negotiations to end its nuclear and ballistic programs, as well as its regional destabilization activities. This is absolutely necessary for the security of all in the Middle East."

He called for an "urgent" meeting of the United Nations Security Council.

European Union

Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union's chief executive, saidin a statement on social mediathat the EU has "consistently promoted diplomatic efforts aimed at addressing the nuclear and ballistic programmes through a negotiated solution.""We call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, to protect civilians, and to fully respect international law," she said.

Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney saidin a statement on Xthat Canada supports the U.S. "acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security."

"Canada's position remains clear: The Islamic Republic of Iran is the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East, has one of the world's worst human rights records and must never be allowed to obtain or develop nuclear weapons."

Australia

Australia's Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, said in a statement on X that the country backs the U.S. in their military operation.

"We support the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent Iran continuing to threaten international peace and security," he said.

The country also updated their travel recommendations to "Do Not Travel" for Lebanon and Israel.

Pakistan

Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released astatementSaturday condemning what it calls "unwarranted attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran," as well as retaliatory attacks by "Iran against the brotherly countries of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE."

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The Ministry confirmed that a Pakistani national was killed in the UAE during the attacks.

"We urge all sides to refrain from any further actions that may undermine the security and territorial integrity of other regional countries," the statement read.

India

India's Ministry of Foreign affairssaid in a statementthat the country is "deeply concerned at the recent developments in Iran and the Gulf region."

"We urge all sides to exercise restraint, avoid escalation, and prioritise the safety of civilians," it continues. "Dialogue and diplomacy should be pursued to de-escalate tensions and address underlying issues. Sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states must be respected."

Spain

Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezcalled on Xfor " immediate de-escalation and full respect for international law," decrying the potential for another "prolonged" war in the Middle East.

"We reject the unilateral military action by the United States and Israel, which represents an escalation and contributes to a more uncertain and hostile international order," he said. "We likewise reject the actions of the Iranian regime and the Revolutionary Guard."

Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Foreign Affairs Ministry condemned Iran's retaliatory strikes across the region in a statement.

"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemns and denounces in strongest terms the blatant Iranian aggression and the flagrant violation of the sovereignty of the U.A.E., Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan,"  the statement reads.

United Arab Emirates

After the UAE was hit by retaliatory strikes from Iran, its Ministry of Foreign Affairscondemnedits neighbor in a statement, calling the strikes a  "flagrant violation of national sovereignty and a clear breach of international law and the Charter of the United Nations."

"The UAE underscored that it retains its full and legitimate right to respond to these attacks in a manner that safeguards its sovereignty, national security, and territorial integrity, and ensures the safety of its citizens and residents, in accordance with international law," the statement continued.

Oman

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidisaid on XSaturday after the attacks that he was "dismayed."

"Active and serious negotiations have yet again been undermined," said Al Busaidi, who has been a key mediator in recent U.S.-Iran nuclear talks. "Neither the interests of the United States nor the cause of global peace are well served by this. And I pray for the innocents who will suffer."

United Nations

Volker Türk, the UN's Human Rights Commissioner, criticized both the strikes against Iran, and Iran's retaliatory strikes."As always, in any armed conflict, it is civilians who end up paying the ultimate price," he said in a statement on Saturday. "I call for restraint and implore all parties to see reason, to de-escalate, and for a return to the 'negotiating table' where they had been actively seeking a solution only hours earlier."

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres also condemned military action on all sides of the conflict.

"I call for an immediate cessation of hostilities & de-escalation. Failing to do so risks a wider regional conflict with grave consequences for civilians & regional stability," Guterressaid on X

He also pointed out in the post that the UN's Charter prohibits "the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations."

Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Iran for being "Putin's accomplice" in a poston X reactingto the escalation.

"It is important that the United States is acting decisively. Whenever there is American resolve, global criminals weaken. This understanding must also come to the Russians."

Albania

Albania Prime Minister Edi Ramasaid on Xthat Albania stands "firm with Israel and with the peace-seeking brotherly Arab countries" and that it supports the United States' military contribution.

"We fully endorse every decisive effort to prevent once and for all the murderers in Tehran from acquiring nuclear or any other military capacity to harm Israel or any other peace-loving nation in the Middle East," Rama said. "Terrorism must be named. And once named, it must be stopped."

Hungary

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a Trump ally in Europe, immediately expressed concerns for how the strikes would impact oil prices. The strikes, he toldreporters, "doubled the importance of the Friendship oil pipeline," which runs through Ukraine. Shipments of Russian oil have been disrupted since January, and Orbán has accused Ukraine ofimposingan "oil blockade."

Kuwait

Kuwait's Ali Al Salem Air Base, which is used by the U.S. military, was also targeted as part of Iran's military retaliation. Kuwait released a statement condemning the Iranian attacks on their soil and asserted their right to respond to the "brazen attack" via Article 51 of the UN Charter.

Qatar

In similar statements to Kuwait and UAE, Qatar condemned Iran's retaliatory attacks and reaffirmed their own right to respond, as per international law.

"The State of Qatar expresses its strong condemnation of the targeting of Qatari territory with Iranian ballistic missiles, considering it a flagrant violation of its national sovereignty, a direct infringement on its security and territorial integrity, and an unacceptable escalation that threatens the security and stability of the region," the statement,posted to X, read.

Lebanon

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salamsaid on Xthat he "will not accept anyone dragging the country into adventures that threaten its security and unity."

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Manon’s Katseye Hiatus Highlights an Isolating Journey for Black Women in Pop

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Black women pursuing acclaim in pop music have been grossly misunderstood throughout history. Most are overlooked or pigeonholed into R&B and soul genres. Others often take hard tumbles along the way to stardom while still not being fully appreciated for their contributions. Few break through.

Frankly, Black female pop stars pour themselves into an industry that doesn't always love them back.

It's hard not to think of this when considering Manon Bannerman's recent departure from the girl groupKatseye. Last week, the band's labelsHYBE and Geffen announced the newson Weverse (the HYBE-backed fan engagement platform), revealing that Bannerman was taking a temporary hiatus to "focus on her health and wellbeing." Shortly after, Bannerman, Katseye's sole Black member,released her own statement, which poked holes in the one shared by her labels.

"Hi, friends," the 23-year-old wrote via Weverse DMs. "I want you to hear this from me: I'm healthy, I'm okay, and I'm taking care of myself. Thank [you] for checking in! Sometimes things unfold in ways we don't fully control, but I'm trusting the bigger picture. Thank you for standing by me. I love you endlessly and can't wait to see you again."

Both statements sent shockwaves throughout the industry and the internet, leaving many to reflect on the loneliness Black women in pop girl groups face. But Bannerman's departure isn't only indicative of a plight in mainstream groups; instead, it's yet another consequence of the music industry's failure to fully see and support Black women in pop.

Katseye is the product of an experiment. Formed in 2023, the six-piece act (including Bannerman, Daniela Avanzini, Lara Raj, Megan Skiendiel, Sophia Laforteza, and Yoonchae Jeung) was created by HYBE's K-pop-inspired competition seriesThe Debut: Dream Academy. Bannerman, who's Swiss-Italian and Ghanaian, was the last to join the group. Already having a following on social media for fashion content, she was scouted directly—becoming the only Katseye member not discovered onDream Academy. In 2024, the group dropped their first EPSIS (Soft Is Strong). That same year, their rise was chronicled in the Netflix docuseriesPop Star Academy: Katseye.

Since then, Katseye has swiftly become the It girl group. They've dropped a handful of Billboard-charting singles (including the viral hit "Gnarly"), secured a major brand deal with Pandora and appeared in a Fendi campaign, embarked on a world tour, announced their Coachella debut, and garnered twoGrammy nominations, including best new artist—all without a full-length album under their belt. The pressure was on for all the girls. But it's likely Bannerman felt a unique weight in all of this, given she's the group's only Black member. InPop Star Academy, Bannerman's missing rehearsals became a focal point, leaving some to speculate about her work ethic.

"Being called lazy, especially as a Black girl, is not fair," shetoldThe Cutearlier this month about the critiques. "Now I feel like I always need to put in extra work to prove something, even though I really don't."

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As of this writing, Bannerman hasn't officially addressed the speculation that racism led to her exit. But sheliked a postthat stated, "Another Black girl subjected to racism and label mistreatment yet again." Following the news, Bannerman has received an outpouring of support from fellow musicians. During a performance at Blue Note NYC on Friday,Lizzo performed "Gnarly"and gave Bannerman a sweet shout-out: "We love you and support you, girl. Take your time." Leigh-Anne Pinnock, a Little Mix alum who wants tocollaborate with Normani and Bannerman,wrote on X, "We need to protect each other." Melody Thornton, the Pussycat Dolls' lone Black singer,posted a picture of Bannermanon her Instagram account with the caption, "We see you." On Discord,Chlöe Bailey wrote, "I'm so sad about Manon."

The overwhelming support for Bannerman seemingly reveals a shared understanding of just how inhospitable the music world can be toward Black women with pop ambitions. To be a Black woman in pop often means not being universally accepted, even by your own people. Early in her career, Whitney Houston—among the preeminent pop stars of all time—wasbooed at the 1989 Soul Train Awards. By that time, Houston achieved thebest-selling debut album by a solo artistand won 11 American Music Awards and a Grammy. But that didn't matter to some within the Black community who felt her music wastoopop.

Janet Jackson faced similar disrespect, but from whiter audiences. Her gargantuan musical legacy is often reduced to the2004 Super Bowl controversy, in which her wardrobe malfunctioned while performing, which derailed her reputation while reinforcing harmful tropes about Black women being hypersexual.

Today, there's a bit more room for Black female pop stars to thrive, though challenges remain. Superstars like Rihanna and Beyoncé are so massive that they've become their own brands. And although there are a growing number of Gen Z Black female singers with crossover appeal (Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress, Tyla), white women still comprise the bulk of pop success. Last year, the topglobal female artists on Spotifywere Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande. Dance-pop singer Tinashe has publicly shared her frustration with not being taken seriously as a pop artist, sharing that she felt constrained to the R&B category at the onset of her career: "I feel like when I first got in the game, I really pushed against wanting to be put in a box or be pigeonholed,"she told ELLEin 2024.

Normani, the lone Black member of former girl group Fifth Harmony, has faced serious challenges, too. When she was part of the band, she enduredracist bullying online. After they disbanded in 2018, Normani set out to pursue a pop solo career, made promising by her 2019 single "Motivation" and the accompanying, nostalgia-filled video. But her debut albumDopaminedidn't arrive until 2024 and fell short ofmainstream success. Like Tinashe, Normani has publicly shared her struggles. "It's almost like [pop] becomes a negative when it's a Black girl that looks like me, singing the records that I choose to sing because I loved them," shetoldRolling Stonein 2020.

Whether they're solo artists or part of a group, Black women in pop spaces are long overdue for proper treatment and respect. They deserve to be celebrated, to carve their own lanes and freely express themselves, rather than be confined to stereotypes and dictated by the industry's assumptions.

Bannerman has remained relatively quiet since announcing her hiatus, but she shared a message to her supporters on herInstagram Storythis week: "I love you all more than words can describe," she wrote. Although it's unclear when or if Bannerman will return, the love she's received from fans and fellow musicians proves that more Black female pop stars are needed—even if the rest of the world isn't quite ready for them.

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• "I think it's our job as parents to let our kids be kids," the Not Gonna Lie podcast host says

• Kylie and Jason are parents to Finnley, 11 months; Bennett, 3; Elliotte, 4; and Wyatt, 6

KylieandJason Kelce'sfour daughtershave years before they'll ever joinsocial media, but their parents already have thoughts aboutwhen that moment may come.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Kylie, 33, says she and Jason, 38, "have discussed" letting their girls —Finnley, 11 months;Bennett, 3;Elliotte, 4; andWyatt, 6 — one day use platforms like Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok, to name a few.

"We are really the first generation that's had access to social media for as long as we have, and during our developmental years, so we are big proponents ofnot allowing our kids to have that, especially when they're young," Kylie explains of herself and her husband.

"I think it's our job as parents to let our kids be kids," she continues. "Kids are meant to play. They aren't meant to be taking on the weight of the world or deal with comments online, or feel that they're not living up to this aesthetic lifestyle they see."

Adds the mom of four: "So in an effort to protect our girls, I think we will make a conscious effort to make sure they get to play and enjoy life, and really, truly lean into being kids."

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While Kylie is appreciative of the joys that social media can bring, she is also aware that it has a dark side and can sometimes be a "black hole."

"Social media can be so disappointing, because there are so many ways that it doesn't show the true scope of things, and it's not a full scope of what happens," theNot Gonna Liepodcast host says.

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"People can post these beautiful things, and then you think, 'Oh, that's not what my life looks like,' and suddenly someone is down on themselves about the fact that their life isn't as aesthetic," Kylie continues.

"It also allows the opportunity for people to become keyboard warriors and post comments and messaging that otherwise would not get to the person that they're commenting on."

Kylie is one to lead by example when it comes to uplifting her four young children. She tells PEOPLE she doesn't letnegative thoughtsaffect how she talks about herself, because she knows her girlslook up to her as a role model.

"I really try my best to make sure that I speak positively about myself, even on the days that I don't necessarily feel it," Kylie, who continues her ongoing partnership withDovethrough a commercial that aired during the2026 Super Bowl, explains.

"You can say it as much as you want, but we're still human, so there are days when I find myself leading by example for our girls, recognizing, like, 'You know what? I might not feel that way right now, but it is how Ishouldbe talking about myself,' " she continues.

According to Kylie, "Motherhood has forced me into the idea that I do need to make sure that I'm speaking positively about myself."

"Becausemaking sure that girls are confidentnot only sets them up to be happier, but they will also have a more joyful feeling in life, ... and that joy can drown out the other mess," she further explains.

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“XO, Kitty'”s“ ”Anna Cathcart Shares Advice for Her Character Ahead of Season 3: 'Calm Down' (Exclusive)

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Anna Cathcarthas some advice for herXO, Kittycharacter.

Cathcart shared a piece of advice she would give Kitty ahead of the Netflix series' third season while speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Lunar New Year Gold Celebration hosted by Gold House in New York City on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

"She just needs to calm down a little bit," Cathcart says. "I feel like Kitty has the most chaos [sic] of anyone I know, and that's what we love about her."

"But also, girl, you need to sit down sometimes," she adds. "Take a deep breath, it's okay. She kind of always has been [that way], but in a controlled way, I guess. She handles it well."

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In theTo All the Boysspinoffseries, Kitty Song-Covey moves to Seoul to attend the Korean Independent School of Seoul (K.I.S.S.) and reunites with her long-distance boyfriend Dae, played by Choi Min-young. When things don't go as planned, Kitty sets out to find new friends and build a life in the South Korean city.

Season 2 ofXO, Kittyended with Kitty receiving a scholarship to K.I.S.S., securing her return to the school for her senior year. The finale sees Kitty about to confess her feelings to Min Ho, played by Sang Heon Lee, before he joins his brother pop star Joon Ho, played by Peniel Shin, on tour. When Kitty asks if she can come along, viewers are left on a cliffhanger.

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"I know we left fans on a cliffhanger at the end of season 2 but I can promise season 3 will be worth the wait, including our first summer episode," season 2 showrunner Jessica O'Toole said at the time of the renewal, perDeadline. "Not to mention plenty of romance, friendship, adventure … and kissing. Lots of kissing."

The show, which premiered in May 2023, was renewed for a third season on Feb. 14. Netflix announced the renewal in a videoposted online.

Cathcart noted she is "so, so excited for everyone to see season 3" and teased what fans can expect to see from Kitty in the upcoming season.

"I'm finally allowed to talk about that because it's been a secret forever," the star said. "So very excited and I think they're going to be surprised, but also super happy. So I can't wait."

"[Kitty's] making some big decisions in her life and it's senior year, all of that, so I'm very excited for them to see," Cathcart added.

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A guide to every “Yellowstone” spinoff, including “Marshals” starring Luke Grimes

Taylor Sheridan's sweepingYellowstoneuniverse is still king of the hill, ruling cable and streaming like it's just another day on the ranch. Fans can't seem to quit the Dutton family, happily tagging along through every generation of backstabbing and horseback riding in the rugged Western saga.

If you thought the final six episodes of season 5 would be the end all ofYellowstone, think again. Even without Kevin Costner's John Dutton III in the mix, Sheridan is keeping the story alive with a stampede of prequels and spinoffs.

The Duttons story stretches across decades, from the late 19th century to present day. And with so many new shows popping up (some not even about the family) it's easy to lose track.

From star-studded prequels like1923to the action-packed spinoffMarshals, here's your guide to the ever-expandingYellowstonefranchise.

1883(2021–2022)

This prequel set in 1883 dives into the origins of how the Dutton family wound up in Montana. The miniseries focuses on former American Civil War Confederate captain James Dutton (Tim McGraw)and his family: wife Margaret (Faith Hill), their daughter Elsa (Isabel May), and their young son John (Audie Rick).

The family travels from Tennessee to Texas for a shot at prosperity during the westward expansion movement in America. James meets rough-and-ready cowboy Shea Brennan (Sam Elliott) upon arrival in Fort Worth and joins his wagon train heading West. The 10-episode series chronicles the perilous journey the Duttons face through the Old West and the Great Plains to find a new place to call home.

Where to watch1883: Paramount+

1923(2022–2025)

Jumping ahead a few decades, a new generation of Duttons rise in James' older brother Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and his Irish-immigrant wife, Cara (Helen Mirren). A drought, the Great Depression, and Prohibition of the 1920s are just a few of the challenges the Duttons tackle to safeguard Yellowstone Ranch, as the grizzled Jacob fights to uphold the sanctity of their family as patriarch.

1923rode off into the sunset with its second and final season in 2025. Reflecting on the finale, Brandon Sklenar, who played Jacob and Cara's nephew Spencer Dutton, toldEntertainment Weeklyhe was "anticipating something epic and brutally tragic, and it did not disappoint."

Where to watch1923: Paramount+

Marshals(2026)

In May 2025, CBS officially ordered aYellowstonespinoff starringLuke Grimesas Kayce Dutton. Set a year after the finale of the flagship show, the series follows Kayce as he joins the U.S. Marshals. According to the synopsis, he use his cowboy skills and Navy SEAL training to help "bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region's war on violence."

"I realized we're not just trying to juice a stone and get a paycheck, there really is a story to tell," Grimes said inEW's February 2026 cover story. "This guy used to be a SEAL, and we never explored that."

SeveralYellowstonevets join Kayce, with Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, and Brecken Merrill all returning for the spinoff. There are also several newcormers, played by Ash Santos (Mayor of Kingstown), Arielle Kebbel (The Vampire Diaries), Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon), and Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade).

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The Dutton Ranch(TBD)

Kayce isnt the only Dutton child getting their own spinoff, asKelly Reillyis set to reprise her role as Beth Dutton onThe Dutton Ranch.

LikeMarshals, this new spinoff picks up right after theYellowstoneseries finale, with Beth and her husband Rip (Cole Hauser) finally savoring "the peace they sought, fought, and nearly died for with their 7,000-acre Dutton Ranch."

"With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter becomes the man he's supposed to be," the synopsis reads.

Alongside Reilly, Hauser, and Finn Little as Carter, the cast ofThe Dutton Ranchalso includes Oscar nomineesAnnette BeningandEd Harris.

The Dutton Ranchis expected to premiere on Paramount+.

1944(TBD)

In Nov. 2023, Paramount Network announced the development ofa newYellowstonespinoff,1944. Although the plot of the series has not been revealed, you can expect it to follow the lives of the Dutton family during World War II, in a year that would see D-Day as the U.S. and the Western Allies invade northern France. Who's running the ranch? What challenges do they face in wartime America? The setting is ripe for drama.

1944is expected to premiere on Paramount+.

6666(TBD)

Another upcoming spinoff,6666will take us out of the Montana ranch and ontoFour Sixes ranchin West Texas in a non-Dutton-focused tale set during the time when the Comanches still ruled the territory. At the Four Sixes ranch, some of the world's finest horses, livestock, and — of course — cowboys are made.

While no further details have been revealed about the series, it will surely be refreshing to see a new western landscape and an ensemble of Texas homeowners take on the world. AfterYellowstonecowboy-wannabe Jimmy (Jefferson White) moved down there in season 4, there is speculation that he could be part of the series.

6666is expected to premiere on Paramount Network.

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Lil Jon's son's cause of death confirmed after body pulled from pond

The cause of death forLil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, has been revealed after the 27-year-old's body was recovered from a pond near his home in Georgia on Feb. 6.

The Fulton County Medical Examiner's confirmed that Smith's cause of death was "drowning in the setting of psilocybin use,"PeopleandE! Newsreported, citing an autopsy report.

The autopsy also stated that Smith's blood had tested positive for "a pharmacologically active hallucinogenic compound of psilocybin — hallucinogenic mushrooms," according to E! News and People.

USA TODAY has reached out to the Fulton County Medical Examiner.

Smith, who went by the stage name DJ Young Slade, was found dead after running out of his home without his phone on Feb. 3 around 6 a.m, according toa missing persons report. The Milton Police Department in Milton, Georgia, said at the time that he "may be disoriented and in need of assistance."

After police confirmed his death on Feb. 6,Lil Jon shared a statementsaying he and Smith's mother, Nicole Smith, were "extremely heartbroken" and "devastated."

"Nathan was the kindest human being you would ever meet. He was immensely caring, thoughtful, polite, passionate, and warmhearted."

"He loved his family and the friends in his life to the fullest. He was an amazingly talented young man; a music producer, an artist and engineer, and graduate of NYU," the statement continued. "We loved Nathan with all of our hearts and are incredibly proud of him. He was loved and appreciated, and in our last times together we're comforted in knowing that we expressed that very sentiment to him."

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Lil Jon and Nicole Smith married in 2004 and later separated in 2022. The rapper is also a father to daughter Nahara, whom he shares with girlfriend Jamila Sozahdah.

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

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Lil Jon's son found dead at 27. Revisit his career as DJ Young Slade.

DJ Young Slade attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sept. 11, 2024, in Elmont, New York.

Who was DJ Young Slade?

Nathan Smith was a DJ and musician, just like his father, Lil Jon.

"Lade released this when he graduated from college. He was so happy to express his art n do it himself. I was so proud of him for doing it all on his own," Lil Jon wrote on Instagram promotinga song called "Move Thru Fire."

Under the stage name DJ Young Slade, Smith aimed to follow in his father's footsteps while also paving his own lane. In March 2025, he dropped anew single titled "Feels"that premiered on MTV.

"It's dope to appreciate my dad, show respect, and just look at all the things he's done, and it's nice to get the torch passed down and do my own thing," Smith toldThe Quintessential Gentlemanfollowing the release of the track in March. "Because it's like it comes from him, but also I'm definitely taking it and making it my own."

Lil Jon previously said his son started DJing at age 11 and graduated from the Scratch DJ Academy in Los Angeles at age 12, according toPeople. As a teenager, he DJed at various LA clubs before making his own music.

"It's literally in your kid's genes to do what you do," he said, per People. "It is in their genes. It is in their DNA. We pass everything we get and we learn down to our children. So he was destined to be in the music business and do music."

Contributing: Anika Reed and Anna Kaufman

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Lil Jon's son's cause of death confirmed after body pulled from pond

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