Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues," died at the age of 48, according to ABC News. The actor, who publicly announced his cancer diagnosis in 2024, passed away on Wednesday.
Van Der Beek's career spanned several decades and included roles that resonated with the high school teen spirit, as well as supporting roles in popular television shows, ABC News reported. His roles in "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" and "Rules of Attraction" also added to his impressive Hollywood resume.
In other news, police identified the suspect in a school shooting in Canada as an 18-year-old with prior mental health calls to her home, according to NPR Politics. The shooting occurred in a remote part of British Columbia and resulted in eight fatalities. Royal Canadian Mounted Police Deputy Commissioner Dwayne McDonald stated that the suspect, Jesse Van Rootselaar, had a history of mental health contact with police.
Meanwhile, Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired U.S. distribution rights to the supernatural thriller "The Wolf and the Lamb," Variety reported. The film, directed by Michael Schilf, will see Concourse Media continue global sales at the European Film Market.
In the realm of entertainment, the Crave show "Heated Rivalry" is bringing new fans to hockey, according to Wired. The show follows closeted pro hockey-rivals-turned-lovers Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov. HBO, which acquired the show for US distribution, is now playing it in well over a dozen countries and says viewership has more than doubled.
Finally, The Verge released its 2026 Valentine's Day gift guide, offering a collection of creative gifts for partners.
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