- Friday, February 20, 2026

Eric Dane, ’Grey’s Anatomy’ star, dies at 53 after ALS battle

The actor, beloved for his iconic portrayal of Dr. Mark “McSteamy” Sloan, passed away following a fight with ALS. Former co-stars from “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Charmed” and “Euphoria” have flooded social media with tributes, remembering him as a “good, decent man” and a joy to work with. 

Hilary Duff ends decade-long hiatus with new album ’Luck… or Something’



The millennial pop icon has officially returned to music with the release of her sixth studio album, “Luck… or Something,” her first full-length project in 11 years. Produced largely by her husband Matthew Koma, the 11-track record is being hailed by critics as her most introspective work yet, featuring the synth-pop singles “Mature” and “Roommates.” To celebrate the drop, Ms. Duff also announced additional dates for her upcoming Lucky Me Tour, which includes major stops at Madison Square Garden and The O2 in London.

Steve Perry shuts down Journey reunion rumors for “Final Frontier” tour

Fans’ hopes for a “Faithfully” reunion were high this week after keyboardist Jonathan Cain teased that former frontman Steve Perry was “thinking about” making a guest appearance on the band’s upcoming 2026 farewell tour. However, “The Voice” himself stepped in to officially put the rumors to rest on Friday, posting a direct message to fans stating that while he is grateful for the love, the reports are “simply not true.” Mr. Perry emphasized that he is currently focused on exploring new creative work that reflects where he is today, rather than revisiting the past. 

Former ’American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn pleads not guilty in murder of wife 

Caleb Flynn, a former church music pastor and American Idol contestant, was charged with murder Friday after police accused him of shooting his wife, Ashley, twice in the head and calling 911 to report a home invasion while their two young daughters slept down the hall. Mr. Flynn, 39, appeared via video from the Miami County Jail for his arraignment Friday morning and pleaded not guilty to one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence, according to Miami County Municipal Court records.

Advertisement
Advertisement

This article was constructed with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published by a member of The Washington Times' AI News Desk team. The contents of this report are based solely on The Washington Times' original reporting, wire services, and/or other sources cited within the report. For more information, please read our AI policy or contact Steve Fink, Director of Artificial Intelligence, at sfink@washingtontimes.com

The Washington Times AI Ethics Newsroom Committee can be reached at aispotlight@washingtontimes.com.

Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC. Click here for reprint permission.

Please read our comment policy before commenting.