Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder Oliver 'Power' Grant's Cause of Death Revealed

Wu-Tang Clan co-founder Oliver "Power" Grant's cause of death has been revealed

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• His family and the Wu-Tang Clan shared the news in a statement to Rolling Stone published on Sunday, March 1

• Grant, who died on Feb. 23 at age 52, was described as "a true fighter until the end" in the joint tribute

Wu-Tang Clanco-founderOliver "Power" Grant's cause of death has been revealed.

In a joint statement toRolling Stonepublished on Sunday, March 1, Grant's family and the Wu-Tang Clan shared that the entrepreneur and executive producer died following "a courageous and hard-fought battle withpancreatic cancer."

"A true fighter until the end, he was surrounded by his mother, his children, his family and his closest friends," they said.

They went on to share that Grant, who was an early financial backer of the iconic hip-hop collective, rose from the Park Hill projects of Staten Island, N.Y., "to become a visionary force, a pillar of the Wu-Tang family, and a global architect of culture."

"It was the honor of his life to pour his love, wisdom and brilliance into his family and his community. His impact was singular; there will never be another to take his place," they continued.

"Power will always be loved, and his legacy will forever remain," they added.

Grant died on Monday, Feb. 23, at the age of 52.

Tributes poured in from individual Wu-Tang Clan members following the news of Grant's death.

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Method Manshared a photo of himself and Grant onInstagramwith the caption, "Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! 💔💔🤬 #pookie #power Bruh I am not ok."

Raekwonposted a group photo, writing, "POWER  we been everywhere …. now you everywhere !😢🙏🏾 the most high is merciful love you."

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"We couldn't have done it without him. Wu wouldn't have come to fruition without Power. His passing is a profound loss to us all. My deepest condolences to the fam,"wrote GZA.

The Wu-Tang Clan was named one of the2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomineeson Wednesday, Feb. 25.

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In addition to Method Man, Raekwon and GZA, the hip-hop group includes membersRZA,Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God and Masta Killa.Ol' Dirty Bastardwas part of the collective untilhis death in 2004.

Grant appeared onscreen in 1998'sBellyand 1999'sBlack and Whitealongside Method Man.

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ELLE is officially partnering with The Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for the upcoming ceremony.

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This builds on an existing relationship, following ELLE and The Actor Awards' co-hosting ofThe Actors Nightin December. The glitzy gathering brought together Hollywood's buzziest talent in the weeks leading up to nominations, which wereannouncedon January 7.

The collaboration speaks to a broader celebration of performance alongside style, artistry, and influence, both on- and off-screen. "ELLE has a long history with Hollywood, and we have always championed both emerging talent and established stars," says editor-in-chief Nina Garcia. "Our vision of fashion is forever intertwined with what we see on-screen, so I'm thrilled that ELLE is joining The Actor Awards as its first-ever fashion partner. We're excited to bring our distinct editorial point of view to an event that celebrates creativity, craft, and the power of storytelling."

The partnership will debut at the 32nd annual Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, which will stream live globally. Below, find out everything to know about the ceremony and ELLE's role in supporting this year's show.

When is the 2026 Actor Awards?

The Actor Awards will take place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 8 P.M. ET / 5 P.M. PT. Red carpet arrivals will begin at 5 P.M. ET / 2 P.M. PT.

Where will the event stream?

For the third consecutive year, The Actor Awards will stream live exclusively on Netflix. The ceremony will be available on the platform globally, allowing audiences around the world to tune in.

Who will be honored at the 2026 Actor Awards?

This year's Actor Awards will recognize impactful on-screen performances, with nominees including Michael B. Jordan (Sinners),Teyana Taylor(One Battle After Another), Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), and the casts ofThe Pitt,Frankenstein,The Studio, andAbbott Elementary, among others.

Harrison Ford will also be presented with the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award in honor of his decades-long career and contributions to Hollywood.

Who will host the ceremony and present the awards?

Kristen Bell will host.

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Deadlinereported on February 27 that Sterling K. Brown, Lisa Kudrow, Chase Infiniti, Timothee Chalamet, and Wunmi Mosaku will present at the Actor Awards.The Wrapalso confirmed on February 27 that Jacob Elordi, Damson Idris, Yerin Ha, and Samuel L. Jackson will present at the ceremony.

How is ELLE involved in the 2026 Actor Awards?

As part of its exclusive partnership with The Actor Awards, ELLE will collaborate across several of the show's most meaningful moments to deliver bespoke content. We will play a central role on the red carpet, shaping coverage that highlights what nominees and presenters are wearing, as well as how their personal style connects to performance and cultural impact.

Our involvement also extends beyond the broadcast itself. During show week, ELLE and The Actor Awards will collaborate on Actors Rising, an event spotlighting the next generation of performers making their mark. Following the live ceremony, ELLE will host the Official Post-Awards Gala at the Shrine, bringing together winners, nominees, presenters, and industry leaders to close out the night in celebration.

"As The Actor Awards continue to evolve for a global audience, partnering with ELLE allows us to elevate fashion as a central part of the show's creative expression," says Jon Brockett, the showrunner and executive producer of The Actor Awards. "It's an opportunity to align the red carpet, the show, and the culture around it into a single, cohesive moment."

What is the red carpet dress code?

For the first time in the ceremony's history, The Actor Awards will have an official red carpet dress code set by ELLE. The theme, "Reimagining Hollywood Glamour From the '20s and '30s," draws inspiration from an era defined by cinematic elegance and bold expression.

The dress code aligns with the overall creative vision of this year's show and invites attendees to reexamine classic ideas of glamour reimagined for a modern red carpet. Expect sensual gowns, dramatic silhouettes, and fluid, boundary-pushing designs, all inspired by the timeless Art Deco spirit that defined early Hollywood.

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US women's hockey team gold medalists Megan Keller and Hilary Knight skated by some ongoing drama related to the US men's hockey team when they appeared on the latest episode of "Saturday Night Live."

The episode, hosted by "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie, took place days after theUS men's hockey team won goldat the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games, going on to draw ire for partying with FBI director Kash Patel and subsequently facing backlash for laughing during a call with President Trump after hejokedhe would be "impeached" for not inviting the US women's hockey team,who also won gold, to the White House.

The women's team later declined Trump's invitation to attend the State of the Union, citing scheduling conflicts, while the men's team did show up.

Storrie welcomed brothers Jack and Quinn Hughes on the stage first during hisopening monologueon Saturday, with the pair donning their gold medals and some missing teeth.

"We've been so busy playing, we haven't had time to see your show yet," Jack Hughes said, before his brother chimed in to joke, "It's about hockey, right?"

Keller and Knight, also donning their gold medals, then walked out on stage after Storrie said he hoped "somehockey players" watched "Rivalry," winking at the fact that much of the show'saudiencehas been women drawn to the gay romance aspect.

"Don't worry," said Keller. "We saw your show."

Keller and Knight went on to poke fun at the Hughes about how the women were originally supposed to appear on "SNL" alone, but "we thought we'd invite the guys too," and reminded the audience that the women's hockey team won gold just "two whole Olympics ago," after the men mentioned their team last won gold over 40 years ago.

The appearance by the athletes all appeared to be in good fun, with no mention of the controversy surrounding the men's team's reaction to Trump's remarks.

"My show speaks to people who are not always represented in hockey," Storrie said at the end of his monologue. "So this is really great to have actual hockey legends here tonight."

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Reaching a 'goal'

Storrie's debut appearance on "SNL" was akin to a decisive slap shot on the ice, a milestone he celebrated alongside his "Rivalry" costar Hudson Williams, who made a surprise appearance during a sketch that took place… at the Rockefeller Center ice rink.

The episode featured moments where Storrie exercised his considerate foreign accent skills, which fans of "Rivalry" — theromantic hockey-set seriesthat has turned Storrie and Williams into the hottest male screen sirens of the moment — already knew quite well. The actor, who portrays surly Russian hockey captain Ilya Rozanov in the show, is in no way, shape or form Russian, and learned to speak the language rather flawlessly in justthree weeks before filming.(This tweetsums up just how much of a quick study he is.)

"Selfishly, I just love Russian language. I love any opportunity to do an accent, learn a new skill, and this had all of it," he toldOutin November of the role.

Amere nine months ago, Storrie was working as a server at aCulver City, Los Angeles restaurant, and almost got fired the day he found out he landed one of the leads in "Heated Rivalry."

It's a part of Storrie's story that he touched on during his opening monologue on Saturday, saying that since he was plucked from that restaurant to star on "Rivalry," his life has "totally changed."

"I've only technically been a professional actor for like, six months now, but on the other hand, I've been preparing for this my entire life," he said. "On one hand, I'm totally surprised and humbled that this is happening to me, and on the other hand, this was my destiny," he added dramatically.

Aside from blowing the lid off of what was previously thought of as permissible with what can be shown onscreen when it comes to gay sex, "Rivalry" has changed the cultural conversation in relation to portrayals of masculinity, consent and the potential for the romance genre in the streaming age.

Before "Heated Rivalry," which (of course) has been renewed for a second season, Storrie was probably best known for a small but pivotal role in 2024's "Joker: Folie a Deux."

Along with Williams and their "Heated" costar François Arnaud, he has been just about everywhere recently, from theGrammystoannouncing the Actor Award nominationstoParis Fashion Weektohobnobbing with acclaimed Hollywood directors. And no one is tired yet.

Mumford & Sons served as the musical guest during Storrie's episode of "Saturday Night Live," with a special appearance by Hozier.

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Shia LaBeouf is attributing his arrest in New Orleans last week to his fear of "big gay people."

In aninterview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghanreleased on Saturday, the 39-year-old actor shared what he said led to hisarrest amid the city's Mardi Gras celebrations.

"When I'm standing by myself and three gays are next to me touching my leg, I get scared," he said. "I'm sorry. If that's homophobic, then I'm that. Yeah."

"I'll be honest with you, big gay people are scary to me," LaBeouf added.

A representative for LaBeouf did not immediately return a request for comment.

The actor, best known for his starring role in "Transformers" and the Disney Channel's "Even Stevens," was arrested in New Orleans last week and accused of hitting two people outside of a Royal Street business amid the celebrations, according to police.

"LaBeouf then reportedly assaulted another person — punching him in the nose," police said in a statement last week. "LaBeouf was again held down until police arrived."

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It is unclear what exactly led to the incident.

But in the interview with Callaghan, the actor appeared to suggest he had an altercation with a gay person or was annoyed by gay people's presence near him.

"I'm good with gay — be gay over there, though," he said. "Don't be gay in my lap."

"That's why. I was drunk and it's Mardi Gras. So everything I'm saying is nonsense," he added.

LaBeouf was arrested upon his release from the hospital that day for treatment "of unknown injuries." He was charged with two counts of simple battery, according authorities.

Last week's was not his first run-in with the law, nor were his latest comments his first bigoted remarks.

LaBeouf was arrested in 2017 on suspicion of public drunkenness,The Associated Press reported. LaBeouf made racist remarks to police upon his arrest, the AP reported. The actor later apologized, citing his addiction as a struggle, and the public drunkenness allegations were dropped.

He was sued in 2020 by his ex-partner, British singer FKA Twigs, who accused him choking her and knowingly giving her a sexually transmitted disease. The case was settled out of court last year.

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Susan Sarandon says she hasn't been working in America because her agents "fired" her "for marching and speaking out about Gaza."

Key Points

• The actress explained that she "couldn't do any major film" or "anything connected with Hollywood."

• The Thelma & Louise star has primarily been working in Europe for the past few years.

Susan Sarandonsays that advocating for the people of Gaza has drastically impacted her career trajectory.

TheThelma & Louiseactress spoke candidly about struggling to find work in the American film industry during apress conferencein Barcelona on Friday ahead of the 40th Goya Awards.

"I was fired by my agency specifically for marching and speaking out about Gaza — for asking for a ceasefire — and it became impossible for me to even be on television," Sarandon said. "I don't know lately if it's changed, [but] I couldn't do any major film, anything connected with Hollywood."

United Talent Agencydropped Sarandon as a clientin November 2023 after she spoke at a pro-Palestine rally and drew controversy for suggesting that Jewish Americans are "getting a taste of what it is like to be Muslim in this country, so often subjected to violence."

She laterapologized for the statement, writing, "I deeply regret diminishing this reality and hurting people with this comment. It was my intent to show solidarity in the struggle against bigotry of all kinds, and I am sorry I failed to do so."

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to UTA for comment.

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At the press conference, Sarandon said that since 2023 she has been able to act only in Europe. "I found agents ultimately in England and in Italy, and I have worked there," she said. "I just did a film in Italy, and I did a play at the Old Vic for a number of months."

TheRocky Horror Picture Showactress added that she has faced challenges getting cast in those countries, too. "This Italian director that just hired me, he was told not to hire me," she said. "So that's still recently. He didn't listen, but they had that conversation. So right now, I kind of specialize in tiny films with directors who have never directed and are independent films, and films that are in Europe or in Italy. So that's the main reason I haven't been working as much."

Sarandon also applauded Spain and its government for raisingobjections to Israel's actions in Gaza, noting how different the country's attitude has been compared to that of the United States.

"In a place where you feel repression and censorship, to see Spain and to see the president and what he says, and the support that he's giving about Gaza, and to have actors like Javier Bardem come forward with such a strong voice is so important to us in the United States," she said. "When you turn on the TV and you see how strong Spain is and how clear that you are morally about these issues, it makes you feel less alone, and it makes you feel that there is hope because of you all. You just don't hear that on television in the United States."

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Sarandon has appeared in a handful of films released by major American studios since being dropped by her agents, including Netflix'sThe Six Triple EightandNonnas. However, those projects began production before November 2023.

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