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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.

James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis

"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.

New York Fashion Week begins

New York Fashion Week is underway, with designers debuting looks for the Fall/Winter 2026 season. Claire Sulmers, the editor-in-chief and founder of Fashion Bomb Daily, joins with more.

Chappell Roan leaves Wasserman talent agency after his mentions in Epstein files

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Analyzing best and worst Super Bowl LX ads

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TikTok to launch local feed that taps users' geolocation data

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Americans turn to AI for mental health advice

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Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, known for his roles in "Dawson's Creek," "Varsity Blues" and more, has died at the age of 48, according to his publicist and a post from his wife on social media.