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'Scream 7' rules the box office with record opening weekend

You can't keep Ghostface down.

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"Scream 7" has sliced its way to No. 1 at the domestic box office, scoring the biggest opening weekend in the horror franchise's 30-year history.

The latest slasher sequel starringNeve Campbelldebuted with $64.1 million in North American theaters, according to estimates from Comscore released on Sunday. This surpasses the franchise's previous biggest opening weekend of $44.4 million for 2023's "Scream VI." It's also the biggest opening weekend of 2026 so far, topping the$32.8 million launch of "Wuthering Heights."

Prior to "Scream VI," the fifth "Scream" movie, which was the series' first new entry in over a decade, opened to $30 million in January 2022 amid continued COVID-19 concerns. 2011's "Scream 4," the series' lowest-grossing installment, started with $18.7 million in 2011.

Campbell stars as five-time Ghostface survivor Sidney Prescott in "Scream 7," in which a mysterious new killer emerges to target her and her teenage daughter, played by series newcomerIsabel May. Courteney Cox, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Mason Gooding and Joel McHale also star.

Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott in "Scream 7."

The success of "Scream 7" is a win for Paramount after the sequel's production was plagued by controversy, starting with thefiring of Melissa Barrera.

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In 2023, Barrera, who played lead character Sam Carpenter in the most recent two "Scream" films, was removed from "Scream 7" over her social media posts about the Israel-Hamas war, which production company Spyglass alleged constituted hate speech. Barrera, who has been supportive of Palestine and critical of Israel, said at the time that she condemns "hate and prejudice of any kind against any group of people."

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On Wednesday, Feb. 25,pro-Palestine protesters demonstratedoutside the "Scream 7" Los Angeles premiere. Barrera seemed to address the demonstrations by writing on Instagram, "I see you."

Jenna Ortega, who played the sister of Barrera's character in the previous two "Scream" movies, also declined to return for "Scream 7." Shelater tied her decisionto Barrera's firing and the exit of directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who helmed both of the "Scream" movies she starred in. "It had nothing to do with pay or scheduling," Ortegatold The Cut. "The Melissa [Barrera] stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart."

Ghostface in "Scream 7."

Director Christopher Landon also announced his exit from "Scream 7" in 2023, describing the project as a "dream job that turned into a nightmare." He has said the decision to fire Barrera was out of his hands but that it caused him toreceive death threats.

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After these exits, "Scream 7" hit the reset button and turned focus back to Campbell. Her character, Sidney Prescott, was the protagonist of the first four "Scream" movies from 1996 to 2011. But Sidney transitioned into a supporting role in the fifth installment, released in 2022, as Barrera's Sam Carpenter took center stage as the new lead. Sidney was then absent entirely from 2023's "Scream VI" afterCampbell declined to return due to a pay dispute.

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The "Scream 7" cast showed out for the global premiere at Paramount Pictures Studios on Feb. 25, 2026, in Los Angeles.See the stars on the black carpet, beginning here, from left, with Joel McHale, Skeet Ulrich, Celeste O'Connor, Ethan Embry, Jimmy Tatro, Mckenna Grace, Scott Foley, Anna Camp, Matthew Lillard, Sam Rechner, Timothy Simons, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Isabel May, Victor Turpin, Neve Campbell, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Mason Gooding.

The offscreen firing resulted in an unusual situation where a franchise passed the torch to a new lead, only to return back to the original star who held the torch in the first place. The whereabouts of Barrera and Ortega's characters is not explained in "Scream 7."

Criticshave not been kind to "Scream 7,"which holds the lowest score of theseries on Rotten Tomatoes. This marks a significant decline from the previous two "Scream" installments, both of which were well-reviewed. Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave "Scream 7" an average grade of B-, tying "Scream 4" as the worst rated film in the franchise.

After the box office receipts for "Scream 7," another sequel appears inevitable. But it's an open question whether this mixed response will mean audiences soon start sending Ghostface straight to voicemail.

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Ryan Reaves takes pride in career, being a Black player in the NHL

San Jose Sharksforward Ryan Reaves is going to miss hockey whenever he decides to leave the ice and hang up his skates for good.

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It's not happening anytime soon, his love of the game keeps him around. It's a privilege to have played as long as he has.

On top of that, as a Black-Canadian player, Reaves takes pride in being a role model to the kids that look like him that aspire to play hockey.

"I think it's an honor to be a Black player in this league and have younger Black players look up to you and kind of look at you and say, 'you know, I could do that, too.' I think that's important to have representation there," Reaves told USA TODAY Sports. "I think when kids don't see them represented, it's harder for them to kind of engage and get into that sport. So, you know, that's just a way for younger kids to kind of get involved."

The game has evolved to where Black players in the NHL have become more common, although the sport remains predominantly white. It's across both genders, too.

Laila Edwards just recently showed the world on the center stage that Black women can do it, too. She broke racial barriers to become thefirst Black woman to play for Team USA ice hockey, score and win a gold medalat the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan.

Reaves, as the rest of the world, has taken notice.

"I think it shows how quickly the game's growing. You know, women's hockey has taken off over the last 10 years especially," Reaves told USA TODAY Sports. "I think it's really started to grow, and people are starting to take notice of the talent and to see someone like that representing their country and winning a gold medal is even more special."

The game grows when representation and diversity is showcased on the biggest stage and history is acknowledged. The Sharks recently held an in-game "Black Excellence Celebration" highlighting the Black history in their franchise.

The team was established in 1990, and their logo was designed by a Black man: Northern California-based artist and former Stanford basketball player Terry Smith. He was one of the many recognized.

"It's a cool thing to see how quickly the game's growing, and obviously, obviously, there's room for more growth, but there's room for more growth in a lot of areas of different sports and organizations and job sectors," Reaves said. "I think it's cool to recognize those people have kind of paved the way for everybody."

Players of Team United States celebrate winning the gold medals after the team's 2-1 overtime victory in the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. USA's players celebrate after winning the women's gold medal ice hockey match between USA and Canada at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on Feb. 19, 2026. Cayla Barnes #3 of Team United celebrates winning the gold medals after the team's 2-1 overtime victory in the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Team USA celebrates a goal against Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. Team USA celebrate winning the Gold Medal in Women's ice hockey following overtime of the women's ice hockey gold medal game against Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. Abbey Murphy of United States in action with Sarah Nurse of Canada during the Women's Gold Medal Game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics on Feb. 19. Ann-Renee Desbiens #35 of Team Canada makes a save against Alex Carpenter #25 of Team United States in the second period during the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Canada's #43 Kristin O'Neill (R) fights for the puck with USA's #13 Grace Zumwinkle during the women's gold medal ice hockey match between USA and Canada at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on Feb. 19, 2026. Emma Maltais of Canada is held back by linesperson Kristyna Hajkova during the Women's Gold Medal Game between the United States and Canada at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics on Feb. 19. Renata Fast and Ann-Renee Desbiens of Canada in action against Britta Curl of United States during the Women's Gold Medal Game at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics on Feb. 19. Emma Maltais (27) of Canada has words with linesperson Tiina Saarimaki (64) of Finland and referee Kelly Cooke (29) of the United States in the women's ice hockey gold medal game against the United States during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. Aerin Frankel (31) of the United States makes a save against Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. Aerin Frankel (31) of the United States blocks the shot by Daryl Watts (95) of Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. A Team USA skater moves up the ice against Canada in the women's ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19. USA's #17 Britta Curl reacts after falling into the goal during the women's gold medal ice hockey match between USA and Canada at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, on Feb. 19, 2026. 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Britta Curl #17 of Team United States and Ella Shelton #17 of Team Canada compete for the puck in the first period during the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. Abbey Murphy #37 of Team United States competes for the puck against Ann-Renee Desbiens #35 and Claire Thompson #42 of Team Canada in the first period during the Women's Gold Medal match between the United States and Canada on day 13 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena on Feb. 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy.

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Growing the game

Sharks general manager Mike Grier, who played 14 NHL seasons, became the first Black general manager in league history in 2022. He also played for San Jose for three seasons from 2006 to 2009.

Grier and Reaves were recognized with other Sharks alum including Mike McHugh, Dale Craigwell, Derek Joslin, Justin Bailey, Evander Kane, C.J. Suess, Joel Ward, Anthony Duclair, Givani Smith and Sharks Audio Network analyst Jamal Mayers.

Mayers believes the game will continue to grow in the next five to 10 years.

"I think it's heading in the right direction. I think that it's kind of going to mirror society," Mayers told USA TODAY Sports. "I think that, you know, you're going to see more kids of color, you're going to be seeing more Asian kids. You're going to see more non-whites playing hockey, as we continue as a sport to make it more inviting, more inclusive, not only for the players, but for the parents that are in the stands, that are part of it, and it becomes normalized as the numbers go up."

Mayers played 15 seasons in the NHL. The league looked different then compared to now. He played from 1996 to 2013 and, Mayers admitted, it wasn't all good.

"I'd be lying if I sat here and tell you that there weren't things that happened over the course of my career," Mayers said. "I think that I got to a point, like, three or four years into my career, where I let go of feeling the responsibility of showing, proving that I'm a good teammate, I'm a good player, I'm all these things."

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He added: "If people were to think that I was a bad teammate or a jerk or whatever, or, you know, it had nothing to do with the color of my skin, I got rid of that and just was able to just sink into just being myself."

Mayers felt the pressures but had a support system and teammates that would stick up for him, he said. His emphasis was on ensuring the environment surrounding the sport is welcoming to Black people and other racial and ethnic backgrounds.

"The reason why I do the work is because maybe there's a kid out there, or parents out there, that are like, I'm not putting my kid in that environment, or maybe the kid is like, I don't need this. I don't want to do it anymore. And we're losing kids from playing the game because they don't feel welcome," Mayers said.

He added: "Hopefully, that families and kids feel like there's a space, place for them in the game. And to me, it's important for the game to grow, to make sure that all kinds of people are accepted and want to be part of it."

Reaves nearing retirement? Not so fast

Reaves said he takes care of his body so that he can play as long as he can. He takes pride in his last name being paraded on the back of his jersey.

"It means a lot," Reaves said. "When I was growing up, I always wanted to play a sport, whether it was football or hockey. You know, a teacher asked me what I wanted to be, and I said I wanted to be a professional athlete. And she told me to change my answer, because it wasn't realistic. Well, it was realistic to me, and I took a lot of pride in what I've done over my career. See, I wear that, I wear that front crest with more pride, but with the back crest with a lot of pride, too."

The 39-year-old has played 16 seasons in the NHL for theSt. Louis Blues,Pittsburgh Penguins,Vegas Golden Knights,New York Rangers,Minnesota Wild,Toronto Maple Leafsand now the Sharks.

He was traded to San Jose during the offseason and the Winnipeg native said he wakes up with a smile on his face every morning to be playing there.

His career has seen everything but a Stanley Cup championship. His chase for that coveted title is still alive and keeps him motivated to stick around for another couple of years, especially now in San Jose.

"This team, the way it's starting to be built, there's a lot of opportunity in the next couple of years to do that. And you know, I would love to be around for it," Reaves said. "A couple years, I'm hoping, as long as my body holds up, you know, which it's been great this year. Yeah, I would love to play for another year or two, at least."

He added: "This is an exciting time in San Jose, you know, with the players that have come here and the team that we started to build, it's hard not to be excited about this team."

Throughout his career, he's been a physical player and an enforcer for teams. But it's a style that can take a toll on the body. However, Reaves doubled-down that he isn't contemplating retirement.

"Hopefully it's not in the next year or two," he told USA TODAY Sports. "But you know, the fact of the matter is, you know, when you turn 40 and you played like I have your whole career, you know, it comes in at some point. I've been very, very fortunate. But yeah, no, I'd love to hold on for a couple more years."

Reaves is not thinking too far ahead, though, so getting to the 20-year mark is up in the air.

"I don't know if I've thought that far. I think at this point it's, you know, getting through this season, getting a good summer of training again, and then getting through the next one," he said.

He added: "I'm trying not to think too far ahead, because, you know, this year is still very exciting."

When it comes to mind, body and spirit, Reaves said "everything is right."

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Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie Banned from Attending Royal Ascot amid Parents' Ties to Epstein: Report

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have been banned from this year's Royal Ascot, according to a new report from The Daily Mail

People Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie (right) in 2023, Sarah Ferguson (left) and the former Prince Andrew (right) in 2025.Credit: Dave Benett/Getty; Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty

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  • The sisters will not join the royal family at the annual horse racing event in June amid concerns tied to their parents' relations with Jeffrey Epstein

  • Their dad, the former Prince Andrew, was recently arrested and detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, while their mom, Sarah Ferguson, is reportedly focusing on self-care amid the fallout

Princess BeatriceandPrincess Eugeniehave been banned from this year'sRoyal Ascotamid concerns tied to theirparents' relations withJeffrey Epstein, according to a new report.

Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, will not join theroyal familyat the annual horse racing event in June, theDaily Mailreported. The outlet added that the sisters — whose father is the formerPrince Andrewand mother isSarah Ferguson— will also not be present with other senior royals for the royal procession.

Speaking with theDaily Mail, a source said, "I've spoken to my friend who works at Ascot, and they said the girls have been told they can't be there this year."

"Beatrice has taken it the hardest. She's been completely blindsided by all of this," the insider added.

Eugenie and Beatrice, as well as Buckingham Palace and the Royal Ascot, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, March 1.

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Princess Beatrice (left) and Princess Eugenie in 2023.Credit: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

Andrew, 66,stepped back from his public royal rolein 2019 following a headline-makingBBC interview, in which he discussed his relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide that same year at age 66. The financier was awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges at the time of his death.

The former Duke of York has been connected toVirginia Giuffre, an outspoken Epstein victim who has alleged that she was made to have sex with Andrew when she was just 17 years old. Giuffredied by suicideat age 44 in 2025.

Queen Elizabethstripped her son of hismilitary titles and patronagesin January 2022, after a judge rejected his attempt to have Giuffre'ssexual assault lawsuitagainst him dismissed. He eventually settled with Giuffre out of court for an undisclosed sum.

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After Giuffre's posthumous book,Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice, was released last year, scrutiny of Andrew intensified, and hegave up the use of his royal titles, as well as other titles and honors.

Andrew, who has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, was then stripped ofhis royal titles days laterbyKing Charles.

Ferguson, 66, for her part,appears numerous timesin the trove ofEpstein evidencethat was released by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), including one email in which she asked to work as Epstein's house assistant because she"desperately" needed money, and another where sheasked about children's charity advicewhile Epstein was in jail for solicitation of prostitution with a minor.

Sarah Ferguson (left) and the former Prince Andrew (right) in 2019, Jeffrey Epstein in 2005.Credit: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty; Neil Rasmus/Patrick McMullan via Getty

Last month, Andrew wasarrested and detained by policefor 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The arrest on Feb. 19 marked the first of a royal since 1649, when King Charles I was beheaded for high treason.

Ferguson, meanwhile, is reportedly focusing on self-care amid the fallout over the Epstein ties. She has kept a low profile following the news of Andrew's arrest, and as of late January, PEOPLE understood that Fergusonplanned to spend time abroadas she considered her next moves.

Asource recently told PEOPLEthat Beatrice and Eugenie have been trying to "stay away" from the controversy surrounding their parents.

"They have young children, and this is their grandfather — their focus is on protecting their own children from this," the insider said. (Eugenie is a mom to sonsAugust, 5, andErnest, 2, with her husbandJack Brooksbank, while Beatrice is mom to daughtersSienna, 4, andAthena, 1, with her husbandEdoardo Mapelli Mozzi. She is also a stepmom to 9-year-old Christopher "Wolfie" Woolf.)

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TECH:AI executive Dario Amodei on the red lines Anthropic would not cross|Watch VideoDario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."

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MILEPOST:Farewell to producer Mary Walsh (Video)For nearly five decades, CBS News producer Mary Walsh has reported from all over the world – from war zones to presidential campaigns – for hundreds of stories, large and small, that had excellence in common. Jane Pauley says so long to a cherished member of the "Sunday Morning" family.

NATURE:Fur seal pups on South Georgia Island (Extended Video)We leave you this Sunday morning with fur seal pups on the beach at South Georgia Island, a thousand miles north of Antarctica. Videographers: Cris Jones and Lee McEachern.

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Old-time Hollywood photographer George HurrellThe spectacle films of Cecil B. DeMilleLeo, the MGM lion, roars for the first timeA look back on John WayneRescuing scenic backdrops from Hollywood's Golden AgeThe career of actress Hedy LamarrJoan Crawford and "Mommie Dearest""Mank" and the writer behind "Citizen Kane"The artistry of Alfred HitchcockHere's looking at you, "Casablanca"Monument Valley: Mother Nature's scene-stealing movie starBill Geist on the Hollywood Walk of FamePreserving artifacts of historic movie theaters

MARATHON:UFOs and aliens (YouTube Video)"The truth is out there" - maybe! Watch these "Sunday Morning" stories about the public fascination with UFO sightings and alleged alien visitations; theories about secrets hidden in Roswell, N.M.; and the search for extraterrestrial life.

Almanac: The first official UFO sighting in the U.S. in 1947From 1995: Bill Geist visits Rachel, Nevada, the undisputed UFO Capital of the WorldAlmanac: The 1969 closing of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force's probe into UFO sightingsFrom 2007: The nation's fascination with UFOs and aliensFrom 2021: David Pogue probes for answers to the age old-question, "Are we alone in the universe?"

GALLERY:Notable deaths in 2026"Sunday Morning" looks back at the esteemed personalities who left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

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