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Dee Freeman has died at age 66 after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer

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  • The actress was best known for starring in The Young and the Restless, Seinfeld, Dexter and most recently Tyler Perry's Sistas

  • Freeman is survived by her two children, Amber and Shane

Dee Freeman, an actress best known for starring inThe Young and the RestlessandSistas, has died. She was 66.

The actress died following a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, her publicist Desirae L. Benson said in astatement. Freeman's family confirmed her death in a post on herInstagramon Friday, April 3.

"On behalf of her family, it is with deepest sadness that we share this update with you. Dee passed away peacefully on April 2, after a brave and fearless fight with cancer," the family captioned a photo of the actress.

"Thank you to everyone who supported Dee during her battle. It blew her away to know how many people cared about her and were pulling for her," the caption continued. " We know Dee is up there in heaven, being the force of nature she always was. Now she's doing it with her angel wings on. Rest in peace, Dee."

Dee Freeman in 2018Credit: David Livingston/Getty

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Benson described Freeman as "someone I truly respected and admired" in her statement, while praising the actress's "strength" amid her cancer battle.

"Even in the face of stage 4 lung cancer, she showed up with courage and dignity," Benson wrote. "Dee had a quiet power that commanded respect without ever needing to demand it.

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"Her legacy is not just in her work, but in how she made people feel — and that will stay with us forever," she concluded.

Freeman served six years in the United States Marine Corps before starting a career in acting, appearing in her debut onscreen role in a 1995 episode of the ABC sitcom,Coach,Deadlinereported.

Dee Freeman in 2012Credit: Wendell Teodoro/WireImage

The Louisiana-born actress also starred in three episodes of the soap,The Young and the Restlessin 1997 and 2009 and led the satirical parady showPretty the Seriesfrom 2010 to 2015.

She starred in several other TV shows, includingSeinfeld,Rude Awakening,ER,The Hughleys,The X-Files,Dexter,3rd Rock from the Sun,Do Us Part,ShamelessandNCIS: Los Angeles.

Freeman most recently appeared in theTyler Perry-directed showSistasin January. Her previous onscreen appearance was in a 2022 episode of the TV seriesReasonable Doubt.

Freeman is survived by her two children, Amber and Shane.

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Zach Bryansays he was "forced" to cancel his Tulsa, Okla. concert at H.A. Chapman Stadium on Friday due to severe weather conditions.

In his five years of touring, "I've never cancelled a headlining show," the 30-year-old country singer captioned hisInstagrampost sharing the disappointing news. "I pissed off plenty people this morning trying to 'play anyways.' If I had ANY say in this, things would be different."

The second slide of Bryan's social media post is a screenshot of his text exchange with someone explaining the predicted weather conditions: wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, hail, and intense lightning.

"Are you kidding," replies the Oklahoma native.

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"I am being forced by my team to cancel the show tonight due to the threat of extreme and dangerous weather," reads the graphic in his Instagram post. "I've never canceled a show in my life, but I unfortunately don't have a choice in the matter."

With Heaven on Tour, named after Bryan's new album,With Heaven on Top, just kicked off March 6 in St. Louis, withKings of Leonas his opening act for several shows. The 39-date trek will make its way around the U.S. and Europe, before concluding in Auburn, Ala. on Oct. 10.

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It's been a banner year for the Grammy-winning country star, both professionally and personally.

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On New Year's Eve, hemarriedgirlfriend Samantha Leonard at Basílica de Santa María del Coro in San Sebastián, Spain. Days later on Jan. 9, 2026, he releasedWith Heaven on Top, his sixth album, which debuted at No. 1 on theBillboard200 chart.

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If music had a reigning couple,BeyoncéandJay-Zwould claim the throne.

People Beyoncé and Jay-Z in 2008, in 2026Credit: Michael Caulfield/WireImage; Beyonce/Instagram

The A-list couple, who married 18 years ago on April 4, sharethree children:Blue Ivy, born in 2012, and twins Rumi and Sir, born in 2017. With a combined 60Grammy Awardsbetween them, the Carters have long since established themselves as industry pioneers and visionaries — all while ensuring their family of five stays strong.

As they celebrate their 18th anniversary, look back on their relationship with a photo of the pair from every year since theirManhattan nuptials.

2009

Jay-Z and Beyoncé in 2009Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

A year after their marriage, Beyoncé showed off her glitzy diamond ring in a backstage photo with her husband at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards.

2010

Jay-Z and Beyoncé perform at Coachella in 2010Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Beyoncé joined Jay-Z onstage to perform "Young Forever" during his 2010 headlining performance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

2011

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the NBA All-Star Game in 2011Credit: Ray Amati/NBAE via Getty

The two love a good basketball game, cozying up to each other at the 2011 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles.

2012

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at a Nets and Knicks game in 2012Credit: James Devaney/FilmMagic

At a New York Knicks game against the New Jersey Nets, they bumped fists in a sweet court-side moment.

2013

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the inauguration in 2013Credit: Win McNamee/Getty

After PresidentBarack Obama's re-election, Jay-Z and Beyoncé stepped out arm-in-arm for the inauguration in Washington, D.C.

2014

Beyoncé and Jay-Z during the On the Run tour in 2014Credit: Myrna Suarez/WireImage for Parkwood Entertainment

They went on their first joint tour in 2014, sharing an onstage kiss during their stop in the City of Love.

2015

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 2015 Met GalaCredit: Mike Coppola/Getty

Jay-Z accompanied a sparkling Beyoncé to the 2015 Met Gala, where she wore a bejeweled Givenchy gown.

2016

Beyoncé and Jay-Z campaigning for Hillary Clinton in 2016Credit: Brooks Kraft/Getty

The power couple headlined a concert for Democratic Party candidateHillary Clintonat a pre-election event in Cleveland.

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2017

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 2017 Grammy AwardsCredit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for NARAS

A pregnant Beyoncé and Jay-Z attended the 2017 Grammys, where she performed two songs off her acclaimed albumLemonadeand received two trophies.

2018

Beyoncé and Jay-Z during the On the Run II tour in 2018Credit: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Parkwood Entertainment

They embarked on another joint stadium tour following the release of their collaboration albumEverything Is Love, showing off their love with another onstage kiss at their New Jersey stop.

2019

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at 'The Lion King' premiere in 2019Credit: Dave J Hogan/Getty

Jay-Z supported his wife at the premiere of her filmThe Lion King, in which she voiced Mufasa's love interest Nala.

2020

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2020 Roc Nation brunchCredit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

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2021

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at a Brooklyn Nets game in 2021Credit: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE

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2022

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 2022 OscarsCredit: Chris Polk/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Awards shows have become the norm for the pair, and they attended the 2022Oscarswhen the singer earned a Best Original Song nomination for her song "Be Alive" fromKing Richard.

2023

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2023 GrammysCredit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

In recent years, the couple have turned the Grammy Awards into their annual date night, bringing their best black tie attire to the 2023 ceremony.

2024

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2024 GrammysCredit: Kevin Mazur/Getty

At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé teased her eighth studio album with a tip of her cowboy hat as the two struck a pose at their table.

2025

Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the 2025 GrammysCredit: Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

They returned for the 2025 Grammys, where Beyoncé claimed her long-overdue album of the year trophy forCowboy Carter.

2026

Beyoncé and Jay-Z at the 2026 Super BowlCredit: Beyonce/Instagram

Since Jay-Z's Roc Nation partnered with theSuper Bowlto produce the halftime show, the Carters are regulars at the Big Game — often bringing Blue Ivy along for the fun. During the 2026 game between the Seahawks and Patriots, Beyoncé and Jay-Z snapped a sweet suite pic.

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Cameras will roll out once again on theSummer Housecast for season 10's upcoming reunion taping, amid some of the show's most intense drama yet.

Entertainment Weekly West Wilson; Ciara Miller; Amanda BatulaCredit: Charles Sykes/Bravo via Getty (3)

Series stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson sent Bravo fans into a frenzy when they posted a statementconfirming their rumored romanceon March 31, weeks aftergossip blog Deuxmoi first reportedthey were hooking up. The rumor created ripples throughout theSummer Housefandom and cast, since Batula wasbest friends with Wilson's ex, Ciara Miller, and Wilson was close with Kyle Cooke, to whom Batula had been married for four years before theyannounced their split in January.

The cast of 'Summer House' season 10Credit: Kareem Black/Bravo

The revelation came as season 10 was still airing — which the cast filmed last summer — but right before the reunion episode was slated to begin filming, as typically scheduled so the stars have time to watch the show back and go into the reunion ready to discuss relevant topics.

With everyone from theirfellowSummer Housecastmatestoother Bravo starsandcelebrities outside the reality TV spherehavinga lottosay about the relationship reveal and picking sides, the question on everyone's lips is: when is the season 10Summer Housereunion?

Here's everything to know about the highly anticipated sit-down and when fans can expect it to air.

When is theSummer Houseseason 10 reunion premiere?

While Bravo hasn't announced an official date for theSummer Houseseason 10 reunion,Entertainment Weeklyhas learned that it will film in late April and is slated to air end of May.

Andy Cohen confirmed thathe's preparing questions to ask the castduring the episode in a post shared to X on March 31.

"My team is getting ready for THE SUMMER HOUSE REUNION!" the host wrote. "Send me all of your questions for the cast NOW and let me know where you're from in the question!"

Manypeople had suggestions.

What happened between Amanda, Ciara, Kyle, and West onSummer House?

WhileSummer Househas featured many a love-triangle and messy breakup, the latest drama between Batula, Cooke, Miller, and Wilson is particularly messy.

Fans have been vocally concerned about Miller, since she and Wilson had a very public breakup after dating for a few months during the show's eighth season. Although their brief dalliance following Wilson's addition to the cast in 2023 ended on less than friendly terms, the pair havemaintained a will-they-or-won't-they vibeever since.

The news of Batula and Wilson created ripples throughout theSummer Housefandom since the show's latest season featured multiple cast memberswondering if Miller and Wilson were getting back together, with the latter being notably disturbed when approached by costar Jesse Solomon about possibly kissing Miller if given the chance. At one point in the season,Wilson even referred to Miller as "the love of my life."

Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller, and West Wilson attend 'BravoCon Live with Andy Cohen Presents: The Bravos'Credit: Griffin Nagel/Bravo via Getty

Fans felt particularly scandalized about the rumors because Batula and Miller have been close friends for years; Batula even gushed about Miller coming to her aid after she and Cookeannounced their split in January, a little more than a month before online speculation about her relationship with Wilson began.

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It didn't help that both Wilson and Batula denied the rumorsdaysbefore confirming them on social media.

Wilson brushed aside the rumors during a recent appearance on Bravo'sWatch What Happens Live,stating thathe and Batula were just friendsand adding, "If it's not clear, that's a very important person to me, and I, like, care about her a lot."

Batula further denied the rumors, writing, "THANK YOUUUUUUU," when responding to a fan who commented, "West is a safe boy bestie for Amanda because they'd never date. He's so much fun, he cares about his friends, and they have mutual friends to hang out with all the time."

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What have Ciara Miller and Kyle Cook said about Amanda Batula and West Wilson's new relationship?

Miller hasn't responded publicly, but she hasunfollowed both Wilson and Batula on Instagramsince their announcement. Wilson and Batula, similarly, are no longer following her.

Cookebroke his silence in a TikTok interview posted April 1, saying that he was "more concerned" about his ex than his own feelings. "I'm obviously frustrated, I mean, we have a new show coming out, and there's so much that gets unpacked there," Cooke told "street journalist" Adam Glyn. "I'm obviously disappointed in her... but just hearing her and hearing how unwell she is, and [her] dark thoughts, I just ask people to just, maybe, pull off the gas a little on the cyberbullying and hate."

The Loverboy founder confessed that he doesn't "understand the timeline just yet" of the relationship between Batula and Wilson, which makes watching the still-airing current season a "mental mindf---." He revealed that he found out about the relationship "over the weekend" and got a heads-up before Batula and Wilson posted their statement, although he admitted that he wasn't completely caught off guard at the admission.

The 'Summer House' season 8 reunionCredit: Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo via Getty

"I mean, it's just like a series of events that, unfortunately, the evidence just kind of started piling up, piling up, piling up. I'll leave it at that," Cooke said. "Looking back, there's a lot of us [who've] been looking at his body language and, you know, how touchy and handsy he is with her and just kind of gave him a little bit of a hall pass like 'Oh, it's West.'"

Cooke said that he's also spoken to Miller and believed that the ICU nurse "had more evidence at her disposal" of the relationship between Batula and Wilson than he did.

Who is attending theSummer Houseseason 10 reunion?

The entireSummer Housecast of season 10 is expected to appear at season 10's upcoming reunion. That includes Amanda, West, Ciara, Kyle, Lindsay Hubbard, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, Mia Calabrese, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan, Bailey Taylor, Ben Waddell, and Levi Sebree.

However, being expected to appear doesn't mean everyone will show up. As Cooke shared duringhis interview after the news broke, things between the stars of the series are a mess at the moment.

"It's just a lot to take in. It's not just me, Amanda, West, Ciara. It's, like, our whole friend group. I mean, Carl is a mess," he said. "It really does put into jeopardy what the show's about because you can't shootSummer Houseif the vibes are off. We're not actors."

Where can I watch theSummer Houseseason 10 reunion?

TheSummer Houseseason 10 reunion will air on Bravo and be available to stream on Peacock next day.

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1977 Hit Ranked Among Best 'Country Rock Songs' of All Time Became a Breakup Anthem

In 1977, The Marshall Tucker Band released a song that would go on to define both their career and the country rock genre.

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Their hit, "Heard It in a Love Song," became one of the band's biggest successes, reaching the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning lasting recognition decades later. The track has since been ranked among the best country rock songs of all time byUltimate Classic Rock,highlighting its enduring impact.

Written by lead singer Doug Gray, the song stands out for its smooth blend of country storytelling and rock instrumentation. With its laid-back groove and instantly recognizable melody, it captured the essence of the Southern rock sound that defined the era.

"Well, it was kind of strange. I put off singing that song for a year because, here I was thinking to myself, 'That's just too simple if a song for Marshall Tucker to put out there,' with all these other complex songs that we've got out," Gray said in a2018 interview.

"It finally got to the point where the record was coming out. So they said, 'OK, we got the track. You got to come put the vocal on it.' I put the vocal on it, they put the thing out, and four weeks later it was starting to chart. And everybody, all these teeny-bopper people, were there listening and singing to it." So those teeny-bopper people are now in their 40s or 50s or 60s.""

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At its core, "Heard It in a Love Song" is a breakup anthem, one that leans into emotional honesty without becoming overly dramatic. Its lyrics reflect on love, loss and the fleeting nature of relationships, delivered with a sense of quiet resignation that resonated with listeners.

Formed in the early 1970s in South Carolina, The Marshall Tucker Band became known for their fusion of rock, country and jazz influences, often incorporating flute and extended instrumental sections into theirmusic. Songs like this helped them stand out among their Southern rock peers and build a loyal fan base.

Over time, "Heard It in a Love Song" has remained a staple of classic rock and country playlists, continuing to connect with audiences acrossgenerations.

More than four decades later, the track still holds its place as a defining country rock classic, one that captured the sound of its time while delivering a message that feels just as relevant today.

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