Comedy Icon Catherine O'Hara Dies at 71
Catherine O'Hara, the celebrated comedy icon known for her roles in "Home Alone" and "Schitt's Creek," died Friday at the age of 71, according to Time. O'Hara's career spanned over half a century, during which she portrayed a wide array of memorable characters.
O'Hara was known for her ability to embody "massive" personalities, often playing characters who were "histrionic, narcissistic, imperious, angry, full of passion and neurosis," according to Time. Her characters were often described as being "at the end of their ropes or legends in their own unbalanced minds."
In other news, February 2026 is set to be a busy month for streaming services, particularly Netflix. Time reported that Netflix will be releasing new seasons of popular shows like "Love Is Blind" and "Bridgerton," as well as new originals such as "Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing," a documentary series about competitive ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates. Variety also highlighted new movies streaming in February, including "Eternity," "Kiss of the Spider Woman," "Splitsville," and "Urchin."
ESPN's "30 for 30" documentary series will also release "The Brittney Griner Story" in February, according to Variety. The documentary captures "a saga both geopolitical and deeply personal," detailing the basketball star's experiences.
Meanwhile, protests against the Trump Administration's immigration policies took place across the U.S. on Friday, Time reported. The demonstrations followed the killings of two people by federal agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, amid an aggressive enforcement operation. Organizers called for a national shutdown day of "no school, work, or shopping," with tens of thousands of demonstrators expected to participate from Los Angeles to New York.
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