THE TOP STORY: Catherine O’Hara’s Cause of Death Confirmed
The beloved “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone” star’s passing has driven “pulmonary embolism” to over 200,000 searches today.
- The News: A death certificate released Monday confirmed that Ms. O’Hara, who died Jan. 30 at age 70, suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism — a blood clot that traveled to her lungs.
- The Details: The document revealed rectal cancer as the underlying cause. Ms. O’Hara had quietly battled the disease for over a year, keeping her diagnosis private even as she continued working. Fans and colleagues have flooded social media with tributes to the comedic icon.
VIRAL MOMENT: Tobey Maguire’s Super Bowl Date Raises Eyebrows
The OG Spider-Man made headlines at Super Bowl LX — but not for the game.
- The Buzz: The 50-year-old actor was spotted courtside with 20-year-old influencer Mishka Silva, sparking immediate speculation about their relationship. Photos showed Ms. Silva’s leg casually draped toward Mr. Maguire, who kept a low profile.
- The Age Gap: With a 30-year difference between them, social media quickly lit up with commentary. Ms. Silva posted photos from the game to her Instagram Stories, confirming the pair attended together as the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29–13.
TICKET WATCH: Presale Madness Strikes Twice
Two major on-sales triggered search spikes and Ticketmaster-induced panic today.
- Noah Kahan: The “Stick Season” singer-songwriter launched his artist presale for The Great Divide Tour at noon Tuesday, sending fans into the usual queue purgatory. His fourth studio album drops April 24.
- World Cup 2026: Chase Sapphire cardholders got exclusive early access to FIFA World Cup tickets today. With the tournament kicking off this summer across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it’s shaping up to be one of the most in-demand events in sports history.
IN MEMORIAM
- Blake Garrett Rosenthal: The former child actor, best known for his roles as Roscoe in “Mom” and “How to Eat Fried Worms,” has died at 33 following a sudden medical emergency. No further details have been released.
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