2025 was one of those years that felt like a steady stream of bad news—icon after icon, voice after voice, presence after presence. Some were legends who’d been around forever. Others were gone far too soon. Either way, the cultural void they left behind was impossible to ignore.

Some shows don’t slowly reveal they’re bad—they announce it immediately, loudly, and without hesitation. These pilots waved every possible red flag, and networks somehow took that as encouragement. One episode was already too many. An entire season felt like a dare no one should’ve accepted.

Television doesn't owe permanence. A star might headline the posters, but the story may quietly outgrow them. Sometimes, a new voice takes the lead, or the center just blurs.

With only seven film credits to his name, Brandon Lee left an indelible mark on the industry, all without even scratching the surface of his full potential. As the son of an iconic actor and martial artist, Brandon had a difficult time forging his own path through Hollywood in the shadow of his father. In the end, however, he managed to build a legacy making movies he wanted to—until one incident changed everything.

At Donald O’Connor’s farewell party from Universal Studios, the executives gave him a disturbing parting “gift”. When he opened it, his blood boiled.