Michael Cavallari – the brother of reality star Kristin Cavallari and brother-in-law of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler – has been found dead. He was 30 years old. No cause of death has been released, but Michael had been missing for two weeks prior to his body being found, and it is widely believed that he took his own life. Sadly, Michael had been struggling with addiction for several years, and sources say he behaved erratically in the days leading up to his disappearance. Cavallari was arrested on November 23 for using a gun to threaten an unidentified woman. It appears as though he fled Los Angeles shortly after being released from police custody, but he was not reported missing for several days. Last week, Cavallari’s car was found abandoned on a highway in Eastern Utah with the motor still running. On Tuesday, his famous sister thanked fans for their support in an Instagram message that led many to believe she suspected her worst fears would soon be confirmed: “I appreciate all the concern, thoughts, and prayers that have been extended to me and my family,” Kristen wrote. “We remain hopeful and I will share any news that we receive. I have such gratitude for all those that have shared their support.” Kristin, who welcomed her second child just last month, has yet to publicly respond to the news of her brother’s death. We’ll have updates on this story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015
Downton Abbey has been an unexpected giant hit in the United States for years now. But it doesn't feature zombies. Or naval officers solving crimes. And we can't think of a single superhero who has ever made an appearance on the PBS drama. So, what is the appeal? Stephen Colbert thinks he knows. The talk show host had stars Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Allen Leech as guests on The Late Show this week and he offered up the notion that Americans love Downton Abbey because those British accents are just so cool. They make everything sound so fancy and important. But what if Dockery, Bonneville and Leech read a scene in American accents? What would the effect be? Total and complete hilarity, that's what! Especially when Dockery uses a Valley Girl accent. And Bonneville comes across like a Disney villain of some kind. And then Leech shows them both up when he raises his voice many octives and, let's face it, sounds like a stereotypical gay man. “Let's just forget about this. Mary, who are you wearing?” he concludes, much to the enjoyment of Colbert and his castmates. Would you watch Downton Abbey online if the cast all used American accents? It's an intriguing question. Try to answer it as you experience this bizarre event below:
After you meet Kate Middleton , there’s nowhere to go but down… Carnival films, the producers Downton Abbey, confirmed today that this beloved drama will come to an end following its upcoming sixth season. We’ll give you a moment to pour out some tea in honor of its memory. “Millions of people around the world have followed the journey of the Crawley family and those who serve them for the last five years. Inevitably there comes a time when all shows should end and ‘Downton’ is no exception,” said producer Gareth Neame via statement. He continued: “We wanted to close the doors of Downton Abbey when it felt right and natural for the storylines to come together and when the show was still being enjoyed so much by its fans. “We can promise a final season full of all the usual drama and intrigue, but with the added excitement of discovering how and where they all end up…” There has been speculation over the future of Downton Abbey ever since star Maggie Smith told The Sunday Times a few weeks ago that “this is the last one and I can’t see how it could go on.” You’ll always be able to watch Downton Abbey online , but the soap opera will soon bid farewell to the small screen forever. 9 TV Shows That SHOULD Be Canceled 1. Grey’s Anatomy It’s been an amazing run for the show that put Shonda Rhimes on the map. But a plane crash, a hospital shooter and an earthquake later, there’s just nowhere else for this show to go. Nearly all original cast members have departed. Grey’s Anatomy should say goodbye before it soars too high over the shark. 2. Revenge The red sharpie barely makes an appearance any longer on this once-suspenseful ABC drama. Any revenge plan that takes this long to carry out likely isn’t gonna be successful. 3. Homeland Homeland basically died along with Nicholas Brody. It’s just a watered down version of what it once was now. 4. American Idol It’s just sad to watch this former ratings juggernaut limp to its conclusion… with no real end in sight. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 5. 2 Broke Girls This show is just racist. 6. Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD It turns out that a Marvel universe without superheroes just isn’t all that exciting. 7. Keeping Up with the Kardashians Just… please… make… it… stop. 8. The Bachelorette Once producers resort to the gimmick of TWO Bachelorettes basically pulling each other’s hair out and possibly offering the guys sexual favors in order to earn the honor of being voted the sole Bachelorette… we’re pretty sure it’s time to move on. Advertisement A message from our sponsor. 9. The Odd Couple Yes, The Odd Couple just got underway on CBS. But it replaced Two and a Half Men and it’s JUST like Two and a Half Men and we… just… can’t. Matthew Perry deserves better. The End. Up Next: ” 9 TV Shows That SHOULD Be Canceled .” We’ll be redirecting you shortly… We’ll give series creator Julian Fellowes the last word: The Downton journey has been amazing for everyone aboard. People ask if we knew what was going to happen when we started to make the first series and the answer is that, of course we had no idea. Exactly why the series had such an impact and reached so many people around the world, all nationalities, all ages, all types, I cannot begin to explain. But I do know how grateful we are to have been allowed this unique experience. I suspect the show will always be a principal marker in most of our careers as we set out from here, and if so, I consider that a blessing and a compliment.
American viewers returned to Downton Abbey last night. But even though six months had passed since Matthew’s tragic death, the mood around the estate was more dour than ever. Especially for poor Mary. She finally lost it in the arms of Mr. Carson, having herself a “good cry” about life as a single mother. Will she be able to move forward on Downton Abbey Season 4 ? It’s hard to say, but Mary will have something to distract her: Matthew did not leave a will, meaning the residence is open to new ownership. Will Robert make his move to take over again? Where did Miss O’Brien go? And who returned as a maid to take her place? Watch Downton Abbey online for the answers to these questions and many more:
Downton Abbey will premiere Season 4 on January 3rd. It has already been picked up for Season 5. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves, folks. Many folks in the United States are still catching up on this British sensation, as word of mouth continues to spread and as various actors and actresses pick up major award nominations. Wondering what all the fuss is about? If the hype is worthy? If you should hop on the bandwagon. You can go back and view Season 2 right now. Just follow this link to watch Downton Abbey online at TV Fanatic and decide if it’s, well, your cup of tea or not.
