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Malcolm in the Middlefaced several recastingsin its four-part revival.

After Hulu picked up a revival series forMalcolm in the Middle, it was confirmed thatErik Per Sullivanwould be recast, withCaleb Ellsworth-Clarktaking over the role of Dewey.

The rest of the cast — includingFrankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher MastersonandJustin Berfield— reprised their respective characters. In addition to the main cast,Kiana Madeira, Anthony Timpano, Vaughan MurraeandKeeley Karstenwere cast in key roles as well.

"25 years since we premiered Malcolm in the Middle. I'm so excited... that I may have peed just a little bit,” Cranston, 70, and Kaczmarek said in a December 2024 announcement post. "What a delight that I get to yell at that kid again! We're very, very excited about coming back together and seeing what this family has been up to."

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The revival was written byLinwood Boomer, who created the original series. It chronicled Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter as they are “drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party,” according to a press release.

It was later revealed that Per Sullivan got a hefty offer to return for theMalcolm in the Middlerevival, buthe ultimately said no.

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Per Sullivan's onscreen mom, Kaczmarek, was asked about his absence from the upcoming four-part special, telling The Guardian in April 2026 that the retired actor is “studying Dickens and is an incredible student."

"They offered him buckets of money to come back, and he just said, ‘No, thank you,'" she added.

Kaczmarek previously defended Per Sullivan's decision to stay out of the spotlight.

“I admire it because so many people think being in show business is the greatest thing in the world. It’s not for everyone," she said in a 2024 interview about how Per Sullivan is a student at “a very prestigious American university.”

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Dewey

Caleb Ellsworth-Clark took over the role of Dewey after Erik Per Sullivan chose not to return.

Jamie

After brothers Lukas and James Rodriguez portrayed Jamie in the OG show, Anthony Timpano was cast for the revival.

In 1960, a chart-toppingElvis Presleysong did more than dominate the airwaves—it unexpectedly turned the life of one young man around, setting him on the path to becoming a soul legend.

The King of Rock and Roll released "It's Now or Never." The song was a career-defining hit, released shortly after his tour of service for the United States Army concluded.

The song was written byWally GoldandAaron Schroeder, who based their version on a melody similar to the Italian classic,Eduardo di Capua's "O Sole Mio." According to American Songwriter, Presley heard "There’s No Tomorrow” byTony Martinwhile stationed in Germany, and wanted a song with a similar musical style.

Gold and Schroeder came up with "It's Now or Never." The song would become a worldwide smash, per theElvis History Blog, and reach thepinnacle of Billboard's chartsin August 1960.

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The song did more than become a worldwide hit; it changed the life of a future soul superstar who was spending time in a juvenile detention center for his crimes.American Songwriterreported that, as a young man,Barry Whitespent four months in jail after stealing $30,000 worth of Cadillac tires.

White was midway through his sentence when he heard the Presley hit coming from another cellmate's block. He recounted the moment in his bookLove Unlimited.

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The future soul superstar explained, “I’d heard [the song] before, I don’t know, twenty-five, thirty times. But it never hit me like it did that night. It was, of all people, Elvis Presley!"

"The song? ‘It’s Now Or Never’. It became my personal message, meant only for me. ‘Stop wasting your time, Barry,’ it said. ‘When you get out, you better change your ways. It’s now or never.’ I sat up in my cell bed, and right then, and there took an oath that I would do just that—change my life.”

He concluded, “I knew I was never going back in, that the life I’d known on the street, all of it was history. I was going to change everything, because the night before I’d heard the Voice and the Voice had heard me!”

White stayed true to his promise. He turned his life around and began a career in themusicbusiness, recording some of the best soul songs of a generation.

Barry White would go on to havesix Top 10 Billboard hits. These would include 1975's "You're The First, The Last, My Everything," 1973's "I'm Gonna Love You Just a Little More Baby," 1977's "It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me," 1974's "Never Ever Gonna Give Ya Up," and 1975's "What Am I Gonna Do With You."

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Asha Bhosle, one of India’s most versatile Bollywood singers whose performances shaped the country’s musical memory and modern cinema, has died. She was 92.

The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said. Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday.

Asha was admitted at the hospital on late Saturday with a chest infection and exhaustion, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle said in a social media post.

Asha’s timeless voice resonated across a film-obsessed India for nearly eight decades, recorded on about 12,000 songs. She boldly embraced cabaret and Western-influenced melodies to forge a distinct musical identity that stood uniquely apart from her sister,Lata Mangeshkar, herself a legendary voice revered as the “Melody Queen.”

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Asha’s death was widely condoled.

“I am deeply saddened” by her passing, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a social media post.

“Her unique musical journey spanning decades has enriched our cultural heritage and touched the hearts of countless people around the world,” Modi said. “From soulful melodies to spirited compositions, her voice carried a timeless brilliance.”

Born on Sept. 8, 1933, Asha Bhosle was initiated into music by her father Dinanath Mangeshkar, who was also a trained singer. All her four siblings became accomplished singers and musicians.

Asha's first marriage, in 1949, ended in separation in 1960. Her second marriage was to iconic music composer R.D. Burman in 1980. She is survived by a son and grandchildren.

Music. Art. Fashion. Fun. TheCoachella Valley Music and Arts Festivalreturns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio, Calif., for its 25th anniversary, with a sold-out crowd for its twin weekends and millions of people watching the livestream from home.

Our team is in the field to capture what it's really like to be at Coachella, from the biggest stars on stage to the only-at-the-festival vibes of the field.

Sabrina Carpenter,Justin BieberandKarol Gheadline, but there are more than 100 acts on the bill, including theNine Inch Nailsand Boys Noize collaboration Nine Inch Noize, girl groups includingKatseyeandBini, rock royalty like Iggy Pop andDavid Byrneand more.

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We'll be updating our gallery all weekend long with images of the performances, iconic art installations, the people, the fashion and more.

If you want to see what Coachella used to look like, take a trip down memory lane with ourgallery of photos going back to 1999.

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Shannon Elizabeth is open-minded about returning to theAmerican Piefranchise.

In an interviewFox Newspublished on Sunday, the 52-year-old actress reflected on playing sexy foreign exchange student Nadia and noting what a possible return for her character looks like.

"I would love to see a film where it’s all about Nadia back in her home country and what she does there, and following her around, seeing her day-to-day life now," Elizabeth said, referring to Nadia being back in Czechoslovakia. "I think that would be so much fun."

The firstAmerican Piefilm follows a group of high school students who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation.Jason Biggs'Jim has high hopes to hook up with Nadia, who is considered one of the most attractive girls at school.

Elizabeth also shared how, despite her background in modeling, she was pretty terrifiedwhen trying to first land a rolein the raunchy comedy.

"The audition process forAmerican Piewas difficult," Elizabeth recalled. "I was scared. I was really scared."

Playing Nadia in both the original film and its sequelAmerican Pie 2plus the 2012 followupAmerican Reunion, Elizabeth said one of the most anxiety-inducing scenes for her is also one of the film's most iconic ones — when Jim dances to the Barenaked Ladies hit "One Week" while stripping off his clothes on a video call with Nadia.

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Elizabeth revealed her audition required her to do the dancing instead, noting "I had to dance for Jason instead of him dancing for me."

"I’m not somebody [who’s] super comfortable in my own skin, to be honest," she added. "But, you just overcome that. When you have to turn it on, you have to work, because I do love working. I do love acting. So you just let everything else go."

Elizabeth's memorable portrayal of Nadia helped her land a role in another iconic franchise,Scary Movie. She's also appeared inTomcats,Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back,Thirteen Ghosts, andLove Actually.

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Biggs has mentioned he's open to rebooting the franchise as well, telling theNew York Postin March that "there's always rumblings.""I can tell you that I’d love to get back with everybody and do another one if it’s the right story," Biggs added. "And honestly, I feel like enough people ask and there’s enough fans. Nostalgia is big right now."

Meanwhile, Elizabeth is focused on conservation efforts. After moving to South Africa in 2016, she launchedThe Shannon Elizabeth Foundation, a nonprofit focused on protecting endangered species and critical habitats.

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