Hannah Montana's Return, Tell Me Lies' Abrupt Ending, Jesse Jackson Remembered

Sweet Niblets! Miley Cyrus Is Bringing Back the Blonde Wig for a 'Hannahversary' Special

Miley Cyrus is heading back to where it all began. Disney+ is rolling out the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on March 24, the same day the show first premiered. Filmed in front of a live audience, the special centers on an intimate sit-down between Miley and Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper, plus a walk through iconic sets like the Stewart family living room and that famous walk-in closet, with never-before-seen footage woven in. Miley calls it a “love letter” to fans and says that no matter how much her career has evolved, Hannah is still a core part of who she is.

To set the mood, Disney+ is also launching a 24/7 “Hannah-thon” on February 19, streaming all four seasons, the movie, and the Best of Both Worlds concert. With “familiar notes” teased for the special, fans are already hoping for live performances of the late-2000s hits. Whether you were Team Jake or Team Jesse, this “Hannahversary” is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest nostalgia trips.

‘Tell Me Lies’ Ends with a Surprise Series Finale

In a move that shocked its dedicated fandom, Hulu’s hit drama Tell Me Lies aired its season 3 finale last night, only for fans to learn just hours beforehand that it was actually the end of the entire series. It’s rare for a show sitting in Hulu’s Top 10 to bow out without a “final season” rollout, but creator Meaghan Oppenheimer announced on Instagram that the team chose to stick to their original plan rather than stretch the story.

The decision feels bittersweet for viewers who assumed a season 4 was a lock, given the show’s performance. Oppenheimer said she felt a responsibility to give the characters a deliberate, complete ending instead of dragging things out. While some fans see a tension between “we considered continuing” and “this was always the plan,” most agree the finale landed. It’s a clear quality-over-quantity sendoff for one of streaming’s most addictive toxic romances, leaving fans stunned but largely satisfied.

ICYMI:

• Lana Del Rey has released her new single, ‘White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter.’

• Taylor Swift narrates a new video for the USA’s Olympic women’s figure skating team.

Civil Rights Trailblazer Rev. Jesse Jackson Dies at 84

The world is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights titan and two-time presidential candidate who died peacefully on Tuesday at 84. A protégé of Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson spent more than six decades on the frontlines of the civil rights movement, from organizing boycotts in the Jim Crow South to his historic 1980s presidential runs that reshaped American politics. President Barack Obama led the tributes, calling him a “true giant” upon whose shoulders he and Michelle stood, while Jackson’s family remembered him as a servant leader who championed “the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked” around the world.

Jackson’s legacy is rooted in his tireless work through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and his gift for turning personal struggle into a universal message of hope. His powerful oratory energized thousands, and his efforts to expand economic opportunities for Black Americans pushed his influence far beyond the pulpit. Figures across the political spectrum, including Donald Trump and the Clintons, praised his grit and unwavering commitment to human dignity. As his family noted, the truest way to honor his memory is to continue the fight for the justice and equality that defined his eighty-four years.

POP FACT: On this day in 1929, the first Academy Awards were announced, changing the film industry forever.

Meta Patents AI "Deadbot" to Post on Your Behalf After You’re Gone

Meta has patented an AI "digital clone" that could keep posting, commenting, and even mimicking video calls for someone after they die, originally imagined as a way for influencers to stay active during breaks or permanently after death. Although Meta says it has no current plans to build it, the patent sits inside a growing AI "afterlife industry" led by companies like Replika AI, while ethicists and grief experts warn of serious psychological, legal, and moral problems with creating and interacting with AI versions of the dead.

ICYMI:

• Warner Bros. Discovery has restarted negotiations with Paramount, with 7 days for their best and final bid.

• Actor Robert Duvall has died at the age of 95. 

• Harry Styles is set to curate the lineup for London’s 2026 Meltdown music festival, running from June 11th to the 21st at the Southbank Centre. 

• Pitbull is set to take on a Guinness World Records title attempt for the largest gathering of people wearing bald caps during his headline show at London’s Hyde Park in July.

— Katie Macbeth

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