Duolingo announced two weeks ago that their owl mascot Duo had “died,” but the bird made a surprise return yesterday. “Faking my death was the test,” Duo wrote in the caption of a new Instagram video, “and you all passed.”
Joann Fabrics, established in 1943, will close all its 800 U.S. stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Initially planning to close 500, the decision came after acquisition by new owners. Stores will remain open during the sale.
Karla Sofía Gascón, the transgender star of Emilia Pérez who is nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, will attend Sunday’s ceremony despite the controversy over old tweets. Netflix is covering her travel expenses.
Jesus Guerrero, a celebrity hairstylist who worked with Kylie Jenner and Jennifer Lopez, has passed away at 34, as announced by his family on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the support and describing him as a bright light.
Paramount+ now has over 50 episodes of MTV Unplugged, including many not seen for over 20 years, featuring artists like Nirvana and Mariah Carey. The streamer also includes episodes of VH1 Storytellers & CMT Crossroads.
John Lawlor, the actor best known as one of Cloris Leachman’s co-workers on the CBS sitcom Phyllis and the Eastland School For Girls headmaster on the first season of the NBC comedy The Facts of Life, has died. He was 83.
