The Baby-Sitters ClubAuthor Ann M. Martin Reveals Surprising Original Plan for Iconic Series in Rare Interview (Exclusive)

Scholastic (2) The original cover of ‘The Truth About Stacey’ and the graphic novel adaptation.Scholastic (2) “From the beginning, I wanted characters who were very different from one another but who formed strong friendships and worked well together,” Martin says. Her original cast of four included two characters who came from single-parent households — Kristy, whose parents are divorced, and Mary Anne, whose mother died before the series began. There was also Stacey, a Manhattan transplant with type 1 diabetes, and Claudia, whose family was one of the few of Japanese descent in Stonybrook, the series’ fictional Connecticut suburb.

The Bachelorette's Devin Addresses Jenn Tran Split, Says 'No Matter How Hard I Was Trying, It Wasn't Good Enough'

(L) Jenn Tran and Devin Strader.Photo:DISNEY/John FleenorA week after Bachelor Nation tuned in toThe Bacheloretteseason finale,Devin Straderis breaking his silence on his messy break up withJenn Tran.In a 13-minute video posted to hisInstagram, Devin addressed his controversial split with Jenn and opened up about the factors that led to decision to end their relationship. At theAfter the Final Rose specialon Sept. 3, Jenn called out Devin for multiple transgressions — including breaking off their engagement over a phone call.

The Bachelorette's Jenn Tran Calls Out Devin Strader for Following Maria Georgas on Social Media After Ending Engagement

Devin Strader and Jenn Tran.Photo:DISNEY/John Fleenor DISNEY/John Fleenor Jenn Tranis confrontingDevin Straderfor the first time since he called off their engagement over the phone. After receiving the final rose during the season 21 finale ofThe Bachelorette,which aired on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Devin and Jenn broke up. The pair sat down together to speak about their relationship and the aftermath of their split on theAfter the Final Rosespecial. “What I can’t understand is everything that you did after we’ve broken our engagement,” Jenn said to Devin before dropping a bombshell about another member of Bachelor Nation.

The Bachelorette's Jenn Tran Discourages Fans from 'Cyberbullying' Ex-Fiancé Devin Strader in Now-Deleted Post

From left: Jenn Tran and Devin Strader.Photo:Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Disney/Ricky Middlesworth Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty; Disney/Ricky Middlesworth Jenn Tranknows that hate is never the answer. In a since-deleted Instagram Stories post, theBachelorettestar discouraged fans from “cyberbullying” her ex-fiancéDevin Straderafter revealing on the After the Final Rose special that he ended their engagement during a 15-minute phone call. “I do not believe in spreading negative energy,” she continued. “People can be held accountable for their own actions in their lives without cyberbullying.

The Bear's Jon Bernthal Wins His First Emmy for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Jon Bernthal in ‘The Bear’.Photo:fx fx Cheers to the newest guest actor in a comedy series! On Sunday, Sept. 8,Jon Bernthalwon outstanding guest actor in a comedy series at 2024 Creative Arts Emmys for his role inThe Bear. The actor, who was not present at the ceremony, beat out his fellowBearguest stars Bob Odenkirk and Will Poulter, as well as Matthew Broderick (Only Murders in the Building), Ryan Gosling (Saturday Night Live) and Christopher Lloyd (Hacks) to take home the honor.