Howie Mandel Says He 'Didn't Mean to Embarrass Anybody' After Apologizing to Kelly Ripa for On-Air Moment

Howie Mandel is sharing more about his viral exchange with Kelly Ripa on Live with Kelly and Mark

NEED TO KNOW

• During a March 31 appearance on Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Mandel said he "didn't mean to embarrass anybody" after Ripa and Mark Consuelos commented on his appearance

• "I hope it ends soon because I didn't mean to cause any disruption," he said of attention on the interaction

Howie Mandel"didn't mean to embarrass anybody" after apologizing toKelly Ripaover their awkward on-airexchange.

The comedian, 70, appeared on a Tuesday, March 31 segment ofHot Mics with Billy Bush, in which he reflected on the aftermath of his recent viralLive with Kelly and Markmoment and apology video.

During the March 23 episode of Ripa andMark Consuelos' daytime talk show, Mandel had an awkward exchange with the hosts, who complimented Mandel's appearance and told him he looked "great" after discussing his age. Mandel argued that the compliment didn't "mean anything" as it came with a "caveat." Days later, he posted a video apologizing to Ripa and explaining that the comment was "meant as a joke."

Now, Mandel said he has regrets about sharing the Instagram post, adding that he "didn't mean to cause any disruption."

"Obviously I told a joke that didn't land well," Mandel said, as he appeared onHot Micswearing a new hairstyle and T-shirt of himself as a child.

He added, "Comedians always say, 'If you can make one person laugh, you're doing the job.' But apparently that's not enough... I'm reading and there's no stopping it and I don't understand. I tried to stop it. I tried to apologize. I agreed with people. I do."

Mandel then said he didn't "know" who got offended by the on-air moment, despite "reading the articles" online. "If somebody is offended, if somebody feels that I did wrong, then I apologize. I don't believe in apologizing but I said, as I said in that post — which, I kind of regret making the post," he said, before Bush asked him why.

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"Because I don't think you should apologize for a joke," Mandel said. "And I do agree. People are saying it wherever I go now, I do think I look good. I don't even think the caveat is for 70. I just think I look good."

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As Mandel put it, up until "a couple weeks ago," he didn't "really focus" on his appearance. "I feel bad," he said. "I don't know what's going on and I don't know when this will end. And I hope it ends soon because I didn't mean to cause any disruption. I didn't mean to embarrass anybody."

After Bush questioned the famously bald comedian about the "hair on your head" at the end of their discussion, Mandel jokingly sat in silence before storming out of the podcast studio and slamming the door on his way out.

In his apology video, uploaded on Saturday, March 28, the star said he doesn't think a comedian "needs to apologize for a joke" and that it's "hard" for him to do so publicly.

After apologizing to Ripa, Mandel called her "absolutely right." A few comedian friends sounded off about the ordeal in the comment section,as didLive with Kelly and Markexecutive producerMichael Gelman, who commented that Mandel indeed looks great "for your age."

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Prince Harry Speaks About His Lack of Privacy Since Birth

Yesterday, Prince Harry delivered a keynote address in Washington, D.C. at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)'s Global Summit where he spoke about his relationship with privacy.

"At a time when there is so much devastation and suffering happening in the world, it might seem strange to be speaking about privacy," he began. "But I see it differently. I see privacy as a foundational issue—one that underpins trust, safety, and the stability of our societies. And getting this right will have global consequences."

Harry continued, "My connection to privacy, and the lack of it, begins in a different place than most. From birth," referencing the media attention surrounding his birth in 1984, when his parents then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana posed outsidethe Lindo Wingwith him as an infant.

The Duke of Sussex continued, "You may know that I've spent the past seven years in litigation against three media organizations in the UK over their systemic and unlawful invasions of privacy, as well as the cover up of it, dating back to the early 2000s. The worst examples of an industry that too often behaves as though it owns people's privacy—and feels it gets to decide what constitutes the public interest. Unfortunately, I have come to learn that this exploitation has become normalized."

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As he detailed his fight against invasions of privacy, he said, "I have nothing to gain from taking on powerful institutions. In many ways, it's come at a personal and reputational cost for me, my wife, and our kids. But is it worth it? Absolutely. Because this is about more than one individual—it's about the systems that shape and influence all of our lives."

Harry also spoke about therecent Los Angeles trialin which Meta and YouTube were found negligent in harming a young woman through the design features on their platforms. "About bloody time!" he said in his speech. "A jury confirmed what parents have felt and experts have said all along—the systems driving our social media platforms have been built to exploit, not protect—and the people at the heart of it have always known it. Finally, some truth and accountability has arrived." The Prince also revealed he and Meghan Markle "had the opportunity to spend time with many of the parents in the Los Angeles case as it proceeded in the courtroom each day."

He concluded his keynote reflecting on his own life in the United States. "As a Brit living in the United States, I've been struck by the global reach of American tech," Harry said. "The standards set here increasingly define the digital environment everywhere—even in countries trying to protect their own citizens and their democracy. And when that influence scales faster than safeguards, the impact is felt far beyond U.S. borders."

As Archewell Philanthropies noted in apost on Sussex.com, the Duke of Sussex "called for brave leadership and a commitment to building systems where privacy won't just matter but will be impossible to ignore."

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Dolly Parton Makes 'Generational and Transformational' Donation to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Named After Her

East Tennessee Children's Hospital, which has been named after Dolly Parton, is praising her contributions to the institution

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• According to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, the country legend donated "generational and transformational" amounts of money to the infirmary

• In February, Parton announced that the healthcare center was being renamed to Dolly Parton Children's Hospital

Dolly Partonis being praised for her generous contributions to East Tennessee Children's hospital, which is now named after her.

Following news that the health center would be renamedin honor of the country legend as Dolly Parton's Children's Hospital, its president and chief executive officer Matt Schaefer opened up about the "surreal moment" of receiving the "Jolene" hitmaker's donation.

In the interview withChief Healthcare Executiveon Monday, March 30, Schaefer praised Parton's "incredibly disarming personality."

"It was truly humbling, and to hear her, in her own words, talk about the importance of this to her, to her community, to this organization, and to children, was super affirming," he said of meeting Parton, 80.

Schaefer spoke about how, with the "9 to 5" artist's donation, he hoped to expand the hospital's roster of doctors, invest in new programs and technology and increase fundraising.

"I think anytime you have someone of her stature, someone of her standing, certainly in this region, across the United States, across the world, honestly, and to have the halo effect of everything she stood for in her life, including her love for children in particular, it just is fantastic for the future of our mission," he said of Parton.

While Schaefer played coy when it came to revealing the amount Parton donated, he said the sum was "generational and transformational."

"What I can tell you is that she has made a generational and transformational commitment to Children's and its mission, and that commitment is something that goes beyond our wildest expectations, that is beyond generous, and will be a lifeline for this mission for now and for years to come," he said.

Schaefer added, "And we're excited about and humbled by her willingness to do so."

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He noted that having the hospital renamed after her will "allow them to tell a broader story about the depth and breadth of services here, to imagine how we can continue to expand those services, and it accelerates how we should think about what our responsibility is to the patients and families that trust us today and invariably will trust us tomorrow."

The partnership with Parton will "amplify and accelerate some of those initiatives in a way that we could not have done otherwise without that type of support and backing and awareness across the region, for providers, for clinicians, for patients, for families and for referring providers," added Schaefer.

In February, Partonshared an Instagram Reelannouncing that the East Tennessee Children's Hospital hasofficially been renamed the Dolly Parton Children's Hospital.

In a video message and collaborative post with theTodayshow and the official hospital page, she said, "I've always believed that every child deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love. That belief is what brought me together with the incredible folks at East Tennessee Children's Hospital."

Parton continued, "For nearly 90 years, their teams have provided compassionate and talented care. They see children not just as patients, but as precious lives. Each with a story, and a future. I am so excited to share, East Tennessee Children's Hospital is becoming ... guess what? Dolly Parton Children's Hospital. Yay!"

"Together, we're committed to strengthening our relationship where world class care and a caring heart go hand in hand for children across East Tennessee and beyond. And I hope that you'll join me in supporting this work," she said.

Parton concluded by telling fans that she will need the public's help.

"I can't do it all myself! I'm going to need you. So when we come together for our children, there's no limit to what we can do. To learn more or to get involved, visitDollyChildrens.org," she said.

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Rebel Wilson Shares Candid Update on Wellness Journey

Rebel Wilsonoffered fans a plainspoken check-in on where she is at with wellness and body image, and she did not sugarcoat it. On March 31, the actor posted a couple of Instagram Stories that showed her in workout attire, writing, "I don't think I'll ever have a bikini body — that's just not me," as she posed confidently looking off to the side. Wilson wore a black sports bra, matching shorts, a baseball cap, and sunglasses, standing with one hand in her pocket.

Rebel Wilson is 'grateful' for her body as she gives wellness update

Rebel Wilson followed up the message with a body wellness update, telling her fans, "But my body has carried me through this life and I am so grateful for it!" The "Pitch Perfect" star has shared swimsuit photos before, including bikini selfies in 2021 and 2022. Still, this update prioritized telling her fans how she feels in her skin rather than what she looks like.

In another story,Wilsonspelled out the routine she is trying to keep up with right now, writing, "I'm trying to get in my daily steps, do a Pilates class once or twice a week, some strength training when I can, eat as healthy as I can." She also added, "But let's face it I love sweets – so I need those GLP's [sic] from time to time to give a little help."

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Additionally, Wilson posted about juggling all of this with motherhood. She shares daughter Royce Lillian with her wife,Ramona Agruma, and included a sweet photo with her child, writing, "Being a working Mum, you just try your best! Shout out to everyone trying to be the healthiest versions of themselves while dealing with a LOT!"

Wilson has talked about this mindset for years. During her "year of health" journey in 2020, she toldPEOPLE, "You never want it to be about the number, because it really isn't about that," adding, "It's about: I was doing some unhealthy things to my body and I just wanted to change it and become a healthier person."

As it was, Wilson's latest Instagram update read like a continuation of her body wellness journey, emphasizing that she is doing what she can without turning her body into a project.

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Eddie Cibrian Makes Appearance in Surprise Role on ‘High Potential’ Before Season Finale

Eddie Cibrianmade a surprise appearance in the newest episode ofHigh Potential— but did everyone catch his scenes?

During the Tuesday, March 31, episode of the hit ABC series, Cibrianhad a cameo as the mayorof Los Angeles. He originally resisted having Morgan (Kaitlin Olson) on the case but eventually shared evidence with her to help with the investigation.

According to the synopsis, "Wagner joins Morgan and the team on a hunt for the crew behind a series of heists ripping through elite private vaults." They then "uncover a far more dangerous endgame a looming cyberattack that could cripple Los Angeles' core infrastructure."

The police procedural, which premiered in September 2024,follows a high-potential intellectual— Morgan — who teams up with the LAPD to help solve murders. She gets paired up with a police officer, who is initially skeptical about Morgan's involvement with the Major Crimes unit but ultimately starts to rely on her.

Which 'High Potential' Stars Are — And Aren't — Returning for Season 2 After Several Plot Twists

Season 2 picked up with the confirmation that Morgan's ex Roman was still alive after going missing for more than a decade. The only information Morgan — and all ofUs— have is that her ex worked as an FBI informant and doesn't trust the LAPD.

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"It's a pretty bumpy ride. We're going to start unpacking some pretty intense things with Morgan, as it relates to all things Roman. There are all kinds of trials and tribulations that are going to happen with the kids at home," showrunner Todd Harthan teased to Us Weekly at the time. "It's just going to get messy and complicated — hopefully in all the best ways so that the audience stays on the edge of their seats."

He continued: "Our job now as we get to the back half of the second season is to fill in some of the big blanks and progress some of the relationships. You're going to see some intense things happen between Steve Howey's character and Captain Wagner really starts to bloom in the back half. That causes some good soapy messes on multiple fronts. It's just our normal MO of just trying to mix things up and keep the audience engaged and keep them guessing."

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Harthan also expressed excitementat more guest stars.

"One of the wonderful things about this particular season is now that the show is doing really well, the choices we've had for casting have been incredible," he shared. "In the back half, you're going to see some really exciting guest stars."

Harthan concluded: "We have this wonderful main cast and we're trying to recruit — just like with Steve Howey. These actors have been just incredible. They can come into our show and hang with our wonderful cast and just add their own flavor to our world. It's been exciting and you'll see there's some really cool people popping in."

High Potentialreturns to ABC Tuesday, January 6, at 9 p.m. ET. The show is streaming on Hulu.

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“Brady Bunch” star Mike Lookinland says he went 'off the rails' after the show ended

Mike Lookinlandneeded a break after playing youngest brother Bobby on five seasons of the squeaky clean family sitcomThe Brady Bunch. And he took it.

"I lived my childhood in my 20s, because I couldn't when I was a child," Lookinland said Monday onThe Real Brady Brospodcast. "And in my 20s, I had a car and money and freedom. I was fully off the rails."

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The actor was all of eight when the sitcom premiered on ABC in 1969. When it ended five seasons and five years later, he was just beginning his teenage years.

"I'm just thankful that not every man, woman, and child had a high-def camera in their pocket when I was 25, like they do now," Lookinland said, "because it would have ruined my life."

Christopher Knight, who portrayed middle brother Peter, said that their TV parents — actors Robert Reed, who played Mike, and Florence Henderson, the actress behind Carol — were a deterrent to the cast in behaving badly.

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'We didn't wanna disappoint Florence and Bob," he said. "I mean, that was the beginning of it. It's like there's certain people that you just don't wanna disappoint. I think that was stronger with me with those two than it was my own parents."

And yet at least some bad behavior has come to light in the more than 50 years since the first incarnation of the Bradys went off the air. For instance, actress Maureen McCormick, who played elder sister Marcia, infamously wrote about struggling with drug addiction and an eating disorder in the years after the show.

Lookinland and many of his costars were part of the show's many reunion projects, including the psychedelicBrady Bunch Variety Hour(1976-1977) andThe Bradysseries in the '90s. Other appearances, such as when he, Knight, and Barry Williams, who played eldest brother Greg, were onThe Masked Singerin 2022, have been rare.

Lookinland married Kelly Wermuth in 1987, and the couple shares two children. He struggled with alcoholism, but said in 2013 that hehad gotten sober.

He now leads a small business that makes decorative countertops, fireplaces, benches, and other concrete items.

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Five of the best used EVs you can get for dirt cheap, according to Edmunds

With volatile gasoline prices rising in recent weeks, Edmunds has seen increased shopper interest in hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric vehicles. If you're thinking about going 100% electric, there's a way to save even more money: Buy used. While new EVs are more expensive than similar gas-powered vehicles, steep depreciation can actually make a 3-year-old EV more affordable than its gas counterpart. ​

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This price downturn doesn't just apply to outdated EVs either. Some of Edmunds' favorite models can be found for cheap on the used market. We included the average pricing of 2022 to 2024 models to give you an idea of what you might have to pay. Note that the range figures listed below are for when the vehicles were new. Maximum range decreases slightly as an EV's battery is used over time.

Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV

If affordability is your top priority, then you might not need to look any further than the Bolt EV and its SUV-inspired sibling, the Bolt EUV. They are the best used EVs you can get for a killer price. It's also a great value considering the Bolt's generous list of tech features, spacious cabin and easy-to-park size. The Bolt EV gets up to an EPA-estimated 259 miles of range on a full charge, while the EUV can go up to 247 miles.

Tip: The Bolt EV debuted for the 2017 model year and remained in production until 2023. (A revised Bolt is set to debut for 2027.) If your budget allows, get a 2022 or 2023 Bolt EV or EUV for the updated styling and improved technology features. The Bolt is best for people who can charge at home. Charging at public charging stations can be tediously slow.

Average 2021-2023 pricing: about $18,000

Hyundai Kona Electric

The Kona Electric is the electric version of Hyundai's pint-size crossover SUV. Like the gas-powered standard Kona, the Kona Electric is surprisingly nimble. Couple that with the instant acceleration of an electric motor and you have a small SUV that's fun to drive. Other highlights include comfortable seating and a max EPA-estimated range of more than 250 miles.

Tip: Hyundai redesigned the Kona Electric for the 2024 model year, adding more interior space and improved technology features. But we think the better value is to focus on getting a 2022 or 2023 Kona Electric. In Edmunds' testing, it was quicker than the newer model and went farther in our real-world range test.

Average 2022-2024 pricing: about $19,000

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Ioniq 5's combination of comfort, quick charging and user-friendly interior design has consistently made it one of Edmunds' favorite electric SUVs. It's not one of the most affordable EVs when new, but used ones can be purchased at a bargain price, especially considering the long list of standard features it offers. The Hyundai also boasts a distinctive design that sets it apart from other SUVs.

Tip: Avoid the Standard Range version. It's the least expensive but is limited by its EPA-estimated 220 miles of range. All other Ioniq 5s have more range, topped by the single-motor version that can go up to 303 miles.

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Average 2022-2024 pricing: about $25,000

Tesla Model 3

Your best pick for an electric sedan is the Tesla Model 3. It has a spacious interior and available advanced driver assistance systems that can make driving in traffic less fatiguing. Easy charging at Tesla's vast network of Supercharger fast-charging stations is a key bonus, and the popularity of Telsas means there are plenty of used Model 3s to choose from.

Tip: Tesla updated the Model 3 for 2024, so if it's within your budget, aim for a 2024 model or newer to take advantage of the Model 3's latest interior and exterior styling, new features and improved comfort. The Model 3 is typically offered in a base version that has the least range, a long-range version and a powerful Performance model.

Average 2022-2024 pricing: about $26,000

Audi E-tron

The Q8 E-tron debuted for the 2019 model year as Audi's first mass-produced EV. This Audi isn't a class leader, but it's still a good choice if you want a luxury electric SUV at a non-luxury price. It offers standard all-wheel drive and a lot of upscale features, including leather upholstery, ventilated front seats and a premium sound system.

Tip: The most significant drawback to the E-tron is range. A 2023 model can only go an EPA-estimated 226 miles. If you can, spend more to get a 2024 version. Renamed the Q8 E-tron, it gets a big increase to 285 miles.

Average 2022-2024 pricing: about $34,000

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Buying a used EV makes a lot of financial sense. If you're on the fence because of battery replacement costs, keep in mind that EVs offer an eight-year/100,000-mile battery warranty. Some brands also offer additional coverage.

This story was provided toThe Associated Pressby the automotive websiteEdmunds.

Michael Cantuis a contributor at Edmunds.

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