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How Euphoria Season 3 Handled Eric Dane’s Real-Life Illness

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Following a long hiatus, television fans were devastated earlier this year when it was announced that Eric Dane had passed away at the age of 53.

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The heartbreaking news arrived less than a year after Eric shared his diagnosis of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Frequently referred to as motor neurone disease, this condition attacks nerve cells within the brain and spinal cord. It eventually leads to a loss of physical autonomy regarding walking, speaking, and breathing, though the patient’s cognitive functions remain sharp.

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During a June interview with Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America, Eric explained that his physical symptoms started roughly eighteen months prior with weakness in his right hand. He shared a sobering update at the time: “My left side is functioning, my right side has completely stopped working… I feel like maybe a couple more months, and I won’t have my left hand either.”

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Before his passing, it was confirmed that despite his health struggles, Eric had completed his final scenes for Euphoria Season 3, which premiered this month after a four-year gap. Last June, Eric told Access Hollywood that returning to set felt “great,” assuring fans that the production was crafting a truly incredible season of television.

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Speaking with Extra after Eric’s death, showrunner Sam Levinson discussed how they collaborated to navigate the actor’s ALS diagnosis during filming. Sam remembered telling him: “Eric, whatever shape you show up in, we’re gonna make it work. I have faith that it’s all gonna work.”

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When Eric arrived on set, Sam noticed a slight slur in his speech caused by the illness. He explained the creative solution: “I said: ‘Don’t worry. We’ll just put, like, five beer bottles in front of you and you’ve been drinking all night.’ He was like: ‘Perfect, perfect.’ And his character… It was such a gift.”

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The character of Cal Jacobs didn’t appear in the Euphoria Season 3 premiere, though the show did feature a moving tribute with an “In Memoriam” photo at the start of the episode.

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However, Cal returned in full force during Episode 2, titled “America My Dream.” As a refresher, Season 2 concluded with Cal’s arrest after his son, Nate Jacobs (played by Jacob Elordi), exposed his history of sexual encounters with transgender women and minors to the authorities.

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Detailing Cal’s life during the time jump, Zendaya’s character, Rue, provides a voiceover explaining: “The last five years had been humiliating for Cal; he went from being the town’s top real estate developer to a broke sexual deviant who narrowly avoided prison.”

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In the new episode, Eric’s ALS is integrated into the narrative by depicting Cal as noticeably intoxicated. He stumbles through Nate’s door, immediately asking if there is “anything to drink.”

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Because Eric utilized a wheelchair in his final months, Cal remains seated for the duration of the scene. The presence of empty beer bottles serves as the in-universe justification for his slurred delivery and physical state.

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Longtime fans likely remember Cal for his dryly comedic interactions, specifically the “I’m extremely confused” moment with Fezco, played by the late Angus Cloud.

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That signature tension returned for Season 3 as Cal and Nate shared a blunt conversation regarding Cal’s sexuality. Nate tells his father: “You’re gay, you’re in denial, and it came out in very weird ways.”

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Cal remains completely unbothered, claiming: “I’m not gay. I was a hedonist.” When Nate exclaims, “You fucked men in the ass!” Cal simply retorts, “So?” Nate pushes further, asking how that isn’t gay, to which Cal offers a matter-of-fact response: “I was a pitcher, not a catcher.”

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Fortunately, there is more of Cal Jacobs to come. The Season 3 trailer already teased a reunion between him and Jules (played by Hunter Schafer), suggesting more poignant scenes are still on the horizon.

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Barry Keoghan Denies Sabrina Carpenter Cheating Allegations

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Barry Keoghan is finally opening up about the viral cheating allegations involving Sabrina Carpenter following their high-profile breakup.

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To get you up to speed: After news broke that Barry and Sabrina reportedly split in late 2024 after a year of dating, the internet was flooded with rumors that he had been unfaithful to the “Espresso” singer with influencer Breckie Hill. For her part, Breckie quickly shut down the cheating speculation on her own platforms.

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Despite the denial, the wave of online negativity aimed at the Saltburn star was so intense that he eventually felt forced to delete his Instagram account and release a statement regarding the “hate” he was enduring during that period.

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While appearing on a recent episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast, Barry addressed those persistent cheating rumors directly. He shared a candid look at how the public narrative has fundamentally altered his life—and his perspective was truly heartbreaking.

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“I came off Instagram and social profiles,” he confessed during the interview. “I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped, you know, just, socializing. It’s because, you know, there was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on, a narrative that’s not true, and I never confirmed or said anything about it. And, you know, I just disappeared.”

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Reflecting on the unique struggles of “having a relationship in the public eye,” Barry pointed toward the video where Breckie denied the rumors. “No one seemed to latch on to that video,” he noted, expressing frustration over how the public perception has shifted since the breakup.

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“I’m not asking for people to become my fan and like me because that’s not normal either,” he continued. “But I’m asking for people to stop assuming and also stop jumping on this narrative and attacking me and dragging me down in any way you can, involving my parents who are no longer with me… just absolutely disgusting and vile. There’s videos on TikTok literally going, ‘I hate him.'”

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Watch the entire interview here:

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Billie Eilish Addresses Rumors of a Falling Out With Finneas

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Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas (frequently stylized as FINNEAS) have solidified their status as the most formidable songwriting team in modern pop. Together, they have secured multiple Grammys and Oscars, building an impressive catalog of global hits that continues to expand.

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Recently, rumors began circulating that the iconic sibling duo might be experiencing some friction. While the whispers may have bypassed some, they certainly reached Billie. In a candid new interview with Elle, the “Birds of a Feather” singer addressed these falling out rumors directly to clear the air.

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“I heard somebody say, ‘Did you guys hear Finneas and Billie had a falling-out?’” Billie recounted during the interview. She followed up with a definitive statement regarding their bond: “Finneas and I have never and will never have a falling-out, ever in our lives.”

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“We’ll get in the biggest fucking fight you’ve ever heard of in your life…and five minutes later, we’re back, laughing and making music,” she explained. “It’s sibling shit. There’s nothing else in the world like sibling relationships.” It is a sentiment many with siblings can certainly relate to.

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While discussing their dynamic, Billie also touched upon the daunting prospect of potentially not collaborating with Finneas one day. Her take on the future of their professional partnership was both refreshingly honest and surprisingly open-ended.

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“If I never saw Finneas at all, I might literally never make a song again,” she mused, before posing a deeper question about their personal growth: “But how do we move on and have separate lives?”

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It is the classic dilemma that defines almost every legendary creative partnership. As fans ponder the future of their favorite musical duo, the full profile offers even more insight into Billie’s current world.

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Shannon Elizabeth OnlyFans Earnings: American Pie Star Wealth

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If you’re a millennial of a certain age, you know Shannon Elizabeth from a few things. Between the American Pie franchise, Tomcats, Scary Movie, and even a Jay and Silent Bob movie or two, she was arguably one of the queens of the “movies you watched at a sleepover party” subcategory.

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Shannon’s acting career has remained fairly steady since then, but she recently took on a new role entirely: OnlyFans creator. She joined the service just a few weeks ago, telling People at the time that starting her own OnlyFans was because “I’ve spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career. This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans.”

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Well, just a few weeks later, People has a new report on how the OnlyFans foray is going for Shannon — and as it turns out, she’s seemingly struck content-creator gold in the process.

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A source tells the publication that Shannon brought in “more than seven figures” on the first week she joined OnlyFans. Seven figures! Let that sink in.

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The source adds that Shannon “is really making a name for herself” on her page, and they also note that there is no full nudity featured on it. “She is super happy she now gets to take control and be engaged with her fans,” the source adds.

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See, this is what Margo was thinking when she said she had money troubles…we’ve reached out to Shannon’s reps for further comment and will let you know if we hear anything back.

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