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Martin Short Postpones 3 Upcoming Comedy Shows with Steve Martin Following His Daughter Katherine's Death

Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Short, died at age 42, the family confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, Feb. 24

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"Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world," the family said
The comedian and Steve Martin had three shows on their "The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short" tour scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27 and Saturday, Feb. 28, all of which have been postponed in light of the news

Martin Shorthas postponed an upcoming stop on his tour following his daughter's death.

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, PEOPLE confirmed thatthe actor's daughter, Katherine Short, died at age 42.

"It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short," the family said in a statement. "The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time. Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world."

The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call from a Hollywood Hills home in the evening on Monday, Feb. 23, and the L.A. coroner confirms to PEOPLE that Katherine died by suicide.

Martin, 75, has since postponed his andSteve Martin's show, slated for Friday, Feb. 27, in Milwaukee. A message posted on the Pabst Theater Group website cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the show's postponement.

Katherine Short, Henry Short, Nancy Short, Martin Short and Oliver Short attend the after party for the opening night of

TheOnly Murders in the Buildingstars had two other shows scheduled this weekend, a matinee and an evening performance in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 28, both of which have also been postponed.

The duo's next show on "The Best of Steve Martin & Martin Short" tour is slated for March 13 in Washington, D.C.

Katherine was one of three kids Martin shared with his late wife,Nancy Dolman, whodied of ovarian cancer in 2010. He and Nancy married in 1980 and adoptedKatherine and her brothers,Oliver Patrick, 39, and Henry Hayter, 36.

Katherine worked in private practice as a licensed clinical social worker and also part-time at the clinic, Amae Health, to provide community outreach, family support groups, peer support and psychotherapy.

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She largely remained out of the public eye throughout her life and career, though she did attend a handful of events with her father over the years to support him. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology and gender sexuality studies from New York University in 2006 and went on to earn her master's in social work from the University of Southern California in 2010.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at988lifeline.org24/7.

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Road to the 2026 Oscars: What to know about the 98th Academy Awards

The road to the 2026Oscarsis underway.

The98th Academy Awardswill celebrate the top films from the past year from "Hamnet" to "Marty Supreme," "Sinners" and more.

Ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, nominees convened at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on Feb. 10 for the annual Oscars luncheon to take their official class photo and to mingle with each other.

Richard Harbaugh / The Academy - PHOTO: Nominees for the 98th OscarsÂ® were celebrated at the Nominee Luncheon held in the International Ballroom at the Beverly Hilton on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The luncheon doubled as a reunion, bringing filmmakers and actors back together as nominees traded congratulations and soaked in the moment.

With the Oscars now less than a month away, we're taking a look at everything you need to know.

When are the 2026 Oscars?

Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images - PHOTO: An Oscar statue is pictured at the red carpet of the 97th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on February 28, 2025.

The 98th Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

How to watch the 2026 Oscars?

You can watch the Oscars ceremony on ABC and streaming on Hulu.

Who is hosting?

Andrew Eccles/Disney - PHOTO: 97th Oscars hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Conan O'Brienis hosting this year's ceremony for the second year in a row.

In a Januaryinterviewwith "Good Morning America," the television host and comedian teased "a lot of possibilities" for the upcoming show.

Oscar nominations 2026: Full list of nominees

"Early on, you just generate possibilities for the show: 'What might we do?' You have to wait and see which movies are nominated, what's in the zeitgeist, so there'll be a lot of ideas that come in late. Sometimes those are the best ideas," he said.

Who is presenting?

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic - PHOTO: Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin.

Last year's Oscar winners Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin, Mikey Madison and Zoe Saldaña will return to the Oscars stage as presenters, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Feb. 19.

Producers will announce more talent joining the show in the coming weeks.

Who is nominated?

Warner Bros. Pictures - PHOTO: A scene from 'Sinners,' starring Michael B. Jordan.

2026 Oscar nominations were revealed in January.

"Sinners" reigned supreme,breakingthe record for the most Oscar nominations ever, a title previously held by "Titanic," "La La Land" and "All About Eve," with 14 nominations apiece.

Close behind in this year's nominees pool were "One Battle After Another" with 13 nominations and "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein," and "Sentimental Value" with nine nominations each. "Hamnet" is also up for eight nominations.

See the full list of nomineeshere.

Who was snubbed?

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Following the Oscars nominations announcement on Jan. 22, ABC News' Chris Connelly and Kelley Carter broke down the biggest snubs and surprises.

Notable names they mentioned that were left off the list included Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for their roles in "Wicked: For Good" and Adam Sandler for his role in "Jay Kelly" opposite George Clooney, who was also left off the nominations list.

Oscar nominations 2026: Snubs and surprises

Is there a new category?

This year, the Oscars will debut a new category:achievement in casting.

The new category was announced in 2024 and films from 2025 were eligible for the award.

Casting directors who are nominated this year include Nina Gold for "Hamnet," Jennifer Venditti for "Marty Supreme," Cassandra Kulukundis for "One Battle After Another," Gabriel Domingues for "The Secret Agent" and Francine Maisler for "Sinners."

How to watch all the best picture nominated films

See our go-to guide for watching all the year's top projectshere.

Who won last year?

Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic - PHOTO: Mikey Madison, winner of the Best Actress in a Leading Role for

At the 97th Academy Awards in 2025, "Anora" took home the coveted trophy for best picture. It won five awards, including best director for Sean Baker and best actress for Mikey Madison.

Relive all the top moments from the 97th Oscarshere.

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Valerie Bertinelli Announces 'Next Chapter' Including New Cooking Shows and a Podcast

Valerie Bertinelli is launching a new digital platform called Valerie's Place

Valerie BertinelliCredit: Visible Things

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The project will include a library of fan-favorite content along with original programming
"My relationship with my fans has always meant everything to me," Bertinelli said

Valerie Bertinelliwants fans to feel at home at Valerie's Place.

The celebrity chef's latest project is a digital platform that will include a library of fan-favorite content along with new, original programming.

"My relationship with my fans has always meant everything to me," Bertinelli said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. "Valerie's Place is where I can share the things I love and also create brand-new content that feels honest, joyful, and truly mine."

"I've learned that you don't have to wait for someone else to hand you the opportunity, sometimes you need to create it for yourself," she added. "This platform gives me the freedom to do that, and to bring my fans along with me in a way that feels real and personal. I'm so excited for this next chapter."

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When the platform launches on Wednesday, Feb. 25, viewers can access four cooking shows featuring theOne Day at a Timestar, 65.

Reheated: Valerie's Home Cookingwill see Bertinelli and her longtime producer Sophie Clark revisit recipes and episodes fromValerie's Home Cooking,while sharing behind-the-scenes stories.

Now Val's Cookingis a new "stand-and-stir" cooking show in which Bertinelli will whip up recipes she hasn't previously filmed, including both new dishes and recipes from her 2024 cookbookIndulge.

InNow We're Cooking, Bertinelli will cook with VP Preferred and VP VIP members, who are invited to comment and ask questions as they follow along.

AndMeals for Onewill focus on creating solo meals that deserve "just as much care as cooking for family and friends."

In mid-March, Bertinelli will expand her programming to include a new podcast.

InGetting Naked: The Podcast, which takes its name from her upcoming memoir, she and guests will have "candid conversations about life, growth, creativity, and showing up as your real self."

Superfan Supper Club, also debuting next month, will give VP VIP members the opportunity to join Bertinelli on camera and be part of the show.

And late April will bring the launch of Val's Book Club, which will feature a new read every other month.

Bertinelli's upcoming bookGetting Nakedexplores what it's like to "grow older, love harder and start over," according to the publisher William Morrow.

The memoir addresses Bertinelli's "insecurities that have haunted her for decades," including body image issues and a persistent need to be perfect.

"I'm excited if not a little nervous because this book is almost uncomfortably personal," Bertinelli told PEOPLE. "I'm hoping it reaches the right people so that they can see themselves in it and know that there's a way through all the challenges we have in our life."

Valerie's Place was developed with the new platform Visible Things and will be available on the App Store, Google Play, andValeriesPlace.com. Subscriptions offering early access and premium content start at $2 per month.

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Bill Paxton's Death, 9 Years Later: Inside the Actor's Sudden Decline After Planned Heart Surgery

Bill Paxton died from a stroke less than two weeks after undergoing planned heart surgery

Bill Paxton attends the 5th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on May 31, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.Credit: Stefanie Keenan/Getty

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The Apollo 13 actor received surgery to replace an aortic heart valve and correct an aortic aneurysm
His family later filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital and doctor who performed the surgery

Bill Paxtonwas a beloved actor who unexpectedly died after a planned heart surgery.

TheTwisteractordied on Feb. 25, 2017, at 61 years old. Just a few weeks before his death, Paxton explained that he had a damaged aortic heart valve as a result of suffering from rheumatic fever when he was a child.

On Feb. 14, 2017, Paxton underwent planned heart surgery with the intention of replacing a heart valve and correcting an aortic aneurysm. However, complications surfaced as a result of the surgery, and hedied after a strokeless than two weeks after the procedure.

Shortly after Paxton's death, his familyfiled a wrongful death lawsuitagainst surgeon Dr. Ali Khoynezhad and the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for allegedly giving the late actor a "negligent diagnosis, management, and treatment." The hospitalsettled the lawsuitin 2022.

Here's everything to know about Bill Paxton's death nearly a decade after he died.

What was Paxton's childhood illness?

Bill Paxton attends day 1 of the WIRED Cafe at Comic-Con on July 18, 2013 in San Diego, California.Credit: Michael Kovac/WireImage

When Paxton was a child, he suffered a bout of rheumatic fever — an inflammatory disease that occurs after an infection from strep throat or scarlet fever isn't treated, per theMayo Clinic. The illness can "cause long-lasting heart damage, including heart valve problems and heart failure."

Paxton explained in a February 2017 interview on theWTFpodcastthat he recalled having a "bad sore throat" that got worse when he was in middle school.

"I spent a good part of 7th grade in bed," Paxton said. "I'd had a sore throat at Christmas. It had kind of gotten into my wrist, but it usually damages your heart valves."

Paxton further confirmed that it had caused damage to his heart valves. At the time of the interview, he credited this isolation period for inspiring him to get into acting.

Why did Paxton need heart surgery?

Bill Paxton arrives at the 2017 People's Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on January 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.Credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

On Feb. 14, 2017, Paxton underwent a planned heart surgery to replace a heart valve and correct an aortic aneurysm when complications arose. He had the open-heart procedure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A.

The aortic valve is the most commonly replaced valve, according to theAmerican Heart Association. While the surgery can be lifesaving, it also comes with risks — including damage to the blood vessels, blood clots that cause strokes and infection, among others, perStanford Medicine.

Meanwhile, an aortic aneurysm is a "weakened or bulging area on the wall of the aorta that may occur anywhere along its length," per theorganization. The most common ways to treat an aortic aneurysm is surgery to repair or replaced the damaged area or medications aimed at reducing pressure and stress on the aortic wall.

How did Paxton die?

Less than two weeks after Paxton had open-heart surgery, he suffered a stroke and died on Feb. 25, 2017. He was 61 years old.

"It is with heavy hearts we share the news that Bill Paxton has passed away due to complications from surgery," his family said in a statement at the time. "A loving husband and father, Bill began his career in Hollywood working on films in the art department and went on to have an illustrious career spanning four decades as a beloved and prolific actor and filmmaker."

The statement continued, "Bill's passion for the arts was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth and tireless energy were undeniable. We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their adored husband and father."

How did his family react to his death?

Bill Paxton attends the 48th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 11, 2017 in Pasadena, California.Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty

The year after Paxton's death, his family — including wife Louise Paxton andkids James and Lydia— filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Dr. Khoynezhad, who operated on Paxton.

In the lawsuit, his family accused the doctor and hospital of providing Paxton with "negligent diagnosis, management, and treatment" which contributed to the complications that caused his death.

The family alleged that Cedars-Sinai "misrepresented and/or concealed information relating to the risks of surgery and care that would be provided and/or failed to adequately explain the proposed treatment or procedure."

His family further claimed that the hospital "failed to disclose that [Dr. Khoynezhad] was going to use a high risk and unconventional surgical approach with which he lacked experience and which was, based upon information and belief, beyond the scope of his privileges."

In specific claims made about Dr. Khoynezhad, they alleged that he was "not in the hospital" when Paxton "began suffering the complications" and failed to arrange for "continuous care and coverage" for the actor when he was absent. Those factors allegedly caused "a delay in treatment resulting in damage."

"Bill Paxton and his family trusted the physicians and staff at this medical facility but instead Cedars-Sinai betrayed their trust," the family's attorney Bruce Broillet claimed in a statement at the time. "The surgeon's actions resulted in this tragic and preventable death."

In February 2022, Paxton's familyreached a partial settlementwith General Anesthesia Specialists Partnership for $1 million due to the agency's involvement in his surgery. The organization denied playing a direct role in the actor's death but agreed to settle to "reasonably compensate plaintiffs and avoid exposing the defendant to an expensive and time-consuming litigation."

Six months later, PEOPLE obtained documents that showed Paxton's family had settled the lawsuit with the hospital and surgeon. The terms of the settlement were confidential, and it took place one month before they were set to go to trial.

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Justin Bieber cheers on LeBron James courtside as Lakers take on Magic

One of the most recognizable faces in pop music took his seat courtside at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night and immediately ignited the crowd and The King.

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Justin Bieber didn't just sit courtside Tuesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Orlando Magic—he became LeBron James' biggest cheerleader. Every spin move from LeBron drew a clenched fist.

Every time he hit a three, Bieber stood and applauded. When LeBron bullied his way into the lane and splashed another jumper to push the Lakers ahead 16-10, Bieber popped up from his seat and started gassing upThe King.

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LeBron poured in 10 first-quarter points with the calm of a man who understands his own greatness.Luka Dončić added 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists in a quarter that felt like a clinic. The Lakers shot north of 50 percent and led 33-25 after one.

Before the game, as players were being introduced, LeBron went up and greeted Bieber. Fans online started calling the moment "LeBieber James," half jokingly, of course.

Before the game, as players were being introduced, LeBron went up and greeted Bieber. Getty Images

The Lakers' maligned defense was in a 2-3 zone for most of the night, and it surprisingly worked against the 30-26 Magic team that is fighting for playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

The best moment of the first half came when Luka Doncic broke Moritz Wagner's ankles on a crossover, and then drilled a stepback three-pointer in his face.

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The Lakers led the Magic 56-53 at the half, as they try and bounce back from anembarrassing blowout loss to the rival Celtics on Sunday.

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'Scrubs' revival — who's back and all about that risky 'Eagle!'

Of course,Zach Braff and Donald Faisonwere going to soar in an"Eagle!"flight on ABC's"Scrubs" revival, middle-aged dangers be damned.

Twenty-five years after the original "Scrubs" began on NBC, reunited doctors John "JD" Dorian(Braff)and Christopher Turk(Faison)nostalgically embark on their signature piggyback ride during the two-episode premiere (8 ET/PT Wednesday, Feb. 25, streaming next day on Hulu)."Eagle!" even flies in the trailer.

Naturally, the TV hilarity resulted in a real injury − just not to Braff or Faison, the show's stars and executive producers. The stunt performer standing in for Faison wiped out.

"There was a complication," Faison, 51, says during a joint USA TODAY interview. "He busted his face on the ground."

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Zach Braff (on back) and Donald Faison perform "Eagle!" on the first episode of the "Scrubs" revival. One man got hurt.

"That's not really a fake stunt," says Braff, 50, who directed the pilot. "That guy really took a pancake to the ground and hit his head. And he was like, 'I'm ready to go again.' And we're like, 'Dude, you're bleeding. You need stitches. That's it. We got it.' "

But let's give a "Hell, yeah!" for the gung-ho comedy effort. Because if you're going to bring "Scrubs" back, you have to leave real blood on the fake hospital floor.

The aughts-favorite medical comedy created by Bill Lawrence ruled NBC for seven wacky seasons (2001 to 2008), winning a prestigious Peabody Award and earning 17 Emmy Award nominations. The series fizzled on ABC after one season and was canceled in 2010. But viewers stayed loyal and loving, attached to Braff and Faison, the real-life besties at the comedy's center. The stars hosted their pandemic podcast"Fake Doctors, Real Friends"and starred in surprisingly entertainingT-Mobilecommercials.

After years of being asked about when "Scrubs" would be returning, Braff and Faison are finally riding the revival, 16 years after the show's original cancellation. "Scrubs" somehow features the impossibly busy Lawrence as executive producer alongside the comedy maestro of the moment's other hits "Ted Lasso" and "Shrinking."

"Bill is definitely overseeing," says Braff of Lawrence's role. "He is the mentor to everyone involved. Bill is doing so many other shows, but he still weighs in."

Lawrence's first mandate was to keep the heart in the show and the zaniness in check.

"When we finished the show before, we were kind of off the rails," Faison says. "We had a show where Zach was hiding in a backpack."

"The show got pretty crazy," says Braff. "So we all said, let's reground and put it back in reality."

JD (Zach Braff) and Turk (Donald Faison) on the "Scrubs" revival.

The old 'Scrubs' set was a real medical center

The decommissioned North Hollywood Medical Center served as the original set of "Scrubs," which was sometimes too realistic.

"People used to wander into the hospital, and we'd have to tell them, 'This isn't an actual hospital.' It was crazy," says Faison. "It was especially hard to explain since so many people were walking around in scrubs."

The medical center has been converted to condos, so the new series had to start from scratch. Production designers had to painstakingly recreate "a full-scale replica" of Sacred Heart Hospital "inch by inch," says Braff.

After a formative decade on the previous set, the look-alike took some getting used to.

"Doors that used to lead to rooms now open onto a soundstage, the elevators don't work," Faison says. "Your brain remembers one thing, but reality says something else."

Donald Faison (from left), Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke and Judy Reyes in 2001 during the original "Scrubs."

Who returns for the 'Scrubs' revival?

The series reunites Sacred Heart favorites, including Sarah Chalke as Elliot Reid − whose marriage to JD didn't last to the revival. Judy Reyes returns as Carla Espinosa, whose marriage to Turk has endured.

John C. McGinley reappears as the relentlessly intimidating Perry Cox, and then disappears. "Spoiler alert, because you're USA TODAY, Dr. Cox does indeed return," says Braff. Beloved minor characters, like the unhinged orthopedic surgeon Hooch (Phill Lewis), resurface.

But the fresh, young cast is key, including new medical interns likeDashana Trainor(Amanda Morrow) and influencer doctor-wannabeSam Tosh(Ava Bunn).

"The crazy thing about Ava and Amanda is that they were born in 2000," says Braff. "So that means when 'Scrubs' first came out, they were in utero. They weren't even born yet."

"And they have their own language," says "Clueless" star Faison. "It's like when 'Clueless' came out in 1995 and everyone was like, 'What are they saying?' And now I'm like, 'What aretheysaying?' "

It's hard to say goodbye, but fans of these TV shows will have to do just that in 2026. From fantasy epics like Starz's "Outlander" (starring Sam Heughan, left, and Caitriona Balfe, pictured) to talk shows like "The Kelly Clarkson Show" and "Late Night With Stephen Colbert," these 20 shows are ending this year.