Brad Arnold has died after a battle with kidney cancer. The 3 Doors Down singer was diagnosed in May of 2025. He was just 47-years old.
“With heavy hearts, we share the news that Brad Arnold, founder, lead singer, and songwriter of 3 Doors Down, passed away on Saturday, February 7, at the age of 47,” the band shared in a statement.
The band also shared that Brad “passed away peacefully” surrounded by his wife and family.
3 Doors Down, formed in 1996 in Escatawpa, Mississippi, rose to popularity in 2000 with the Arnold-penned single “Kryptonite,” which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Other hits included “When I’m Gone” and “Here Without You,” both top-five singles on the Billboard Hot 100. The band has been described as post-grunge, alternative rock and hard rock.
In 2017, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer, a life-altering moment that forced him to step away from touring temporarily and reevaluate his priorities. Arnold publicly credited his Christian faith with helping him endure the physical and emotional toll of treatment..
May he find peace in wherever the universe took his soul to..
Ever since Stranger Things ended, a lot of people have been desperately searching for the next best thing to replace it. In that search, many have discovered that a younger audience, especially in the Gen Z world, has been watching something else all along.
It may not be a perfect comparison to Stranger Things, but a growing number of viewers have become dedicated to the Paramount+ series School Spirits. It hasn’t been heavily advertised, and you don’t see it dominating major media headlines, but the show has quietly built momentum — and now new episodes have just been released.
School Spirits is a supernatural mystery drama centered on Maddie Nears, a high school senior who suddenly finds herself dead and trapped inside her own school with no memory of how she died. Instead of moving on to whatever comes next, Maddie discovers she’s stuck in a kind of ghostly limbo at Split River High, alongside other student spirits who also never crossed over.
The twist? One living person remains her best friend Simon who can see and communicate with her.
From there, the show unfolds as a serialized mystery. Maddie investigates her own disappearance and possible murder while navigating fractured friendships, romantic tension, buried secrets, and the strange rules governing the afterlife inside the school walls. It blends whodunit storytelling with emotional teen drama and supernatural lore.
It’s less monster-of-the-week and more long-form mystery, with relationship arcs driving just as much of the tension as the central question: What really happened to Maddie?
The series stars Peyton List as Maddie Nears, delivering a performance that balances vulnerability, frustration, and determination. Kristian Ventura plays Simon, the loyal friend caught between the living world and the spirit world. The ensemble also includes Milo Manheim as Wally Clark, Spencer MacPherson as Xavier Baxter, Kiara Pichardo as Nicole Herrera, and Sarah Yarkin as Rhonda Rosen.
The strength of the show really rests in its ensemble, each spirit has their own backstory, regrets, and unfinished business, which deepens the mythology and emotional stakes as the series progresses.
The show has not just a cult following but an actually dedicated fan base that seems to be expanding. It does cross some generational divides, but clearly and squarely has a youthful demographic. That said, it’s creative and fun and supernatural and edgy.
Maybe you’ll like it and maybe you won’t. But even if you don’t, it doesn’t matter. Enough people do that it’s clearly become something popular.
Did you hear the one that Jeffrey Epstein was still alive playing Fortnite? You probably did. It’s an online rumor. It’s being reported in mainstream news. But there’s also reporting that Epic Games has attempted to debunk the notion.
We’ll explain. Or try to.
What Actually Happened
The speculation began after recently released DOJ documents related to Jeffrey Epstein included a reference to a YouTube username reportedly linked to him: “littlestjeff1.”
Around the same time, online sleuths noticed that a Fortnite account using the same name appeared on third-party tracking sites. Some of those tracking sites showed gameplay statistics extending beyond Epstein’s reported death in August 2019 .. and even into more recent seasons!
That was enough to ignite the everything that needed to be to make this into a story.
Adding to the intrigue, people began circulating claims that the account had purchased V-Bucks (Fortnite’s in-game currency) in 2019. Screenshots and stat pages were shared widely. Then, as attention intensified, the account reportedly went private which only fueled further speculation.
Epic Games has publicly stated that the account in question is not Jeffrey Epstein. According to reporting, a regular player changed their display name to “littlestjeff1” after the Epstein documents were released. Third-party tracking websites show current display names, not historical ownership records — meaning a name match does not equal identity confirmation.
Epic also reportedly stated they have no record tying Epstein’s known email addresses to any Fortnite account.
There is no verified evidence that Epstein had an active Fortnite account, and no evidence that he is alive playing the game.
As if that wasn’t enough, the UK Daily Mail published a photo that some online commentators claim resembles Epstein — older, with facial hair, appearing in a casual outdoor setting. Predictably, the image began circulating alongside the Fortnite rumors.
But again, resemblance alone is not verification.
There has been no credible authentication of the photo as showing Epstein, and no official confirmation supporting claims that he survived his 2019 death. Viral images, especially in high-profile cases, can spread rapidly before context or verification catches up.
The Bigger Picture
Online communities will continue to sleuth. That’s what we do. And rumors will continue to be generated, that’s also what happens from sleuthing.
But what’s important is that as a human species we need more answers.
However the investigation is over. So we won’t get them, at least from law enforcement..
The lack of further investigation of the files makes that even more painful. Gaps invite speculation. Silence invites narrative. And in the age of screenshots and stat trackers, coincidence can look like confirmation in seconds.
If it was 1971 and you really liked clowns, chances are you could have filled every room in your house with these amazingly frightening lamps straight from the JCPenney catalog.
Don’t be too scared .. it’s just a little taste of John Wayne Gacy in every room… or Pennywise the Dancing Clown… or even that infamous clown from Poltergeist, though that one hadn’t yet terrorized anyone because this was 1971.
Maybe clowns were more simple and less sinister back then. Maybe all the clown-related events that have unfolded in the decades since have slowly morphed our collective clown repertoire into something darker. Because when I look at this picture, I don’t just see playful décor. I get a little heebie-jeebie feeling. There’s something about that blank, wide-eyed stare that hints at carnage rather than comfort.
I can’t help but wonder how many kids had one of these glowing in the corner of their bedroom. And I wonder if any are still around today.. tucked away in the back of an antique shop, or sitting quietly on some auction block.
Not that we’d buy one.
But we’d definitely like to see it… preferably displayed in someone else’s house.
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, continues tonight, and above all, this is still about a family desperately wanting their loved one home safe. Law enforcement confirmed today that a person has been arrested in connection with sending a fake Bitcoin ransom note. Authorities say that note was not connected to whoever may actually be responsible for Nancy’s disappearance, but it certainly added another unsettling layer to an already disturbing situation..
Yesterday, the Guthrie family released a heartfelt video pleading for Karen’s safe return. It was emotional, direct, and clearly difficult for them to make. However, there is one particular moment from the video that has caught the attention of some viewers. Savannah’s words — and even the delivery — closely mirror the plea delivered by the mother of the abducted girl in The Silence of the Lambs. The phrasing, the head movement, even the pause .. it’s strikingly similar.
Some people are wondering what that means, if anything at all. Others have speculated whether this could reflect a long-standing FBI approach to family appeals .. perhaps a tactic that was dramatized in The Silence of the Lambs, rather than invented by it.
It’s also entirely possible that it’s coincidence. When families are under extreme stress, they may lean on familiar language or structured guidance provided by investigators.
Either way, the case has felt unusual from the beginning. Developments like this, small but noticeable, continue to add to the aura of strangeness surrounding the story. But the central focus remains unchanged: a woman is missing, and her family wants her home safely.
As always, we should approach this carefully and respectfully. Behind the headlines and online speculation, this is a real family going through something unimaginable.
Bill Gates issued an apology today regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein, acknowledging that the relationship was a serious error in judgment.
During an exclusive interview, Gates addressed renewed scrutiny surrounding documents that have recently resurfaced. He did not explicitly deny reports about an alleged email referencing a sexually transmitted disease and medication given to his ex-wife. Instead, he claimed the message in question was only a draft and was never actually sent.
At the same time, his ex-wife has publicly stated that the renewed attention is bringing back painful memories.
However, neither side in the divorce has confirmed or denied the specific allegations being circulated including claims involving a woman and an alleged STD connected to the Microsoft founder.
The larger backdrop to all of this is massive: the files tied to the Epstein investigation reportedly total 3.1 million pages. As people continue combing through the documents, it’s clear that more revelations and more reverberations are likely still to come.
There is still no confirmed update tonight regarding the reported abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy. The situation remains tense as the FBI continues to increase its presence around the family home in Arizona.
Multiple news networks including an ABC affiliate have now received what is being described as a potential ransom note. Authorities are working to determine whether the note TMZ reportedly received is connected to the one sent to news outlets, and whether either document is legitimate. Investigators are also considering the possibility that the note may not be authentic at all, but instead the work of someone attempting to insert themselves into a high-profile case.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has continued to publicly involve himself in the matter, reportedly even placing a call to Savannah Guthrie today. The White House has also been devoting significant attention to developments in the case.
There is a growing sense that this is a race against time. Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old and reportedly relies on medication that she may not currently have access to. That reality adds urgency to an already serious situation.
The investigation remains active, and authorities are working around the clock in hopes of identifying a suspect and bringing this case to a safe resolution.
The infamous Faces of Death franchise is returning and already stirring controversy like the good ole days.
The upcoming remake, directed by Daniel Goldhaber (Cam) and co-written with Isa Mazzei, is scheduled for theatrical release in 2026. The film reportedly stars Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah, Charli XCX, and Jermaine Fowler. This modern reimagining shifts the premise into the internet age, centering on a moderator for a YouTube-like platform who stumbles across disturbing footage that blurs the line between staged horror and possible real-world violence.
And then came the teaser.
A grainy, black-and-white trailer surfaced online, featuring brief flashes of extreme and unsettling imagery, scenes involving violent deaths and brutal accidents, presented in a raw, almost documentary style. It was uploaded in a strange, low-key fashion rather than through an obvious official studio channel. Shortly after, YouTube removed it for violating its terms of service, most likely due to graphic content guidelines. Which, honestly, feels very on brand for Faces of Death.
Now those showing the trailer are forced to blur the entire thing (they enjoy this too to drum up the bloodlust prior to the film release)
This franchise has always lived in that uncomfortable space between taboo and curiosity. In the 1980s and 1990s, it wasn’t something you streamed. It wasn’t trending. It wasn’t algorithm-fed to you. It was whispered about. Passed around on VHS. Rented from questionable corners of video stores. Found at a friend’s house.
And when you watched it… you weren’t sure what you were seeing.
There are plenty of jokes about Gen X and early Millennials coming of age on Rotten.com or on Faces of Death tapes as teenagers. I remember an ex-girlfriend of mine tracking down a copy from some friends. We watched a portion of it, and it was appalling — surreal, nightmarish, deeply unsettling. We genuinely couldn’t tell what was real and what wasn’t. We were dumb ’90s kids, and that uncertainty made it even worse.
As we now know, much of the original footage was staged — though some real archival material was mixed in. That’s what made it so macabre. It wasn’t just gore. It was the ambiguity.
Now, decades later, the franchise is stepping into the mainstream. But the mainstream doesn’t quite know what to do with it. The pulled YouTube trailer is proof of that friction. In the VHS era, controversy fueled mystique. Today, controversy gets flagged by community guidelines.
Will the new film be banned in certain circles? Probably debated heavily? Absolutely. Will it be a blockbuster smash? Unlikely. But it may do something more interesting — it could usher a new generation into the cult mythology of Faces of Death.
Or maybe we’re living in a time where reality already feels grim enough. Maybe the internet has made shock too accessible, too constant. Maybe we don’t need a fictionalized version anymore. Then again… maybe that discomfort is exactly the point.
Adding another strange layer to this case, the White House has social media posts announcing a reward connected to the investigation.
The search for Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, is ongoing, and authorities are requesting assistance from the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact 911.
Our prayers are with the Guthrie family as we hope for Nancy’s safe return home. pic.twitter.com/AuA4zQcPiW
Guthrie’s mother was taken from her home at age 84. Authorities believe this was not random, and there is evidence suggesting foul play. Beyond that, details remain limited. And that’s where the unsettling part begins.
This is not a typical crime story. Crimes of passion usually have clear emotional triggers. Crimes of purpose usually have financial or strategic motivations. But abducting an elderly woman from her own bed raises uncomfortable questions about intent. Yes, she is the mother of a widely respected newscaster and that fact alone invites speculation but speculation is not evidence.
Online, some are already attempting to connect this event to Guthrie’s past reporting, including coverage related to high-profile scandals. At this stage, however, there is no verified information supporting those claims. It’s important to separate fact from theory.
Still, the circumstances are undeniably unusual.
A ransom note.. demand for cryptocurrency. Federal attention.. An elderly woman taken from her home. Everything about it feels strange and in cases like this, strange details matter. As the investigation unfolds, we’ll likely learn more. For now, the priority is simple: that her mother is found alive and safe. But based on what has been reported so far, the situation appears serious, and she may be in grave danger.
Gruesome new details emerged Tuesday after the cable news network NewsNation reported finding a blood trail leading from the front door of the home of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
The Stranger Things: Tales From ’84 trailer dropped… and it’s just not hitting for us.
We wanted it to hit. We really did. But something about it just isn’t doing the business — at least not yet. Maybe it’s because animation is meant for a certain type of storytelling. When you think about it, some of the greatest animated stories eventually became live-action movies or television shows. But when it goes the other way around — when something that started with real people becomes animated — it rarely lands the same way.
I think back to the A-Team cartoon and other 80s properties that began in the real world and then got swallowed up in the animated universe. They existed… but they never quite captured the same magic. Now, I’m not saying Tales From ’84 looks terrible. It doesn’t. The concept is interesting. The voice actors may be solid. Even the new character, while a little questionable, could surprise us. Maybe we’ll give it a try. Maybe we won’t.
At this point, once Stranger Things ended, it really ended for us. We haven’t even watched the documentary. Like everyone else, we hoped for that secret ninth episode but deep down we knew it wasn’t coming. So in a way, we moved on.
Maybe the cartoon will pull us back in? But the trailer didn’t.
