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Netflix has officially cut ties with Meghan Markle’s polarizing lifestyle brand, As Ever, Page Six can confirm.

“Her show did not go on so it did not make sense to continue the partnership,” an industry source exclusively told Page Six, referring to Markle’stwo-season series, “With Love, Meghan.”

A Netflix spokesperson told Page Six in a statement, “Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life.”

“As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world,” the statement added.

A source close to the matter tells Page Six it was always the plan to get As Ever running on its “own two feet” and said Netflix and the duchess will continue their mutually supportive relationship, adding: “We can expect to see seasonal specials of ‘With Love, Meghan.’”

Meanwhile, an As Ever spokesperson told Page Six that the company “is grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year.”

“We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth and As Ever is now ready to stand on its own,” the spokesperson continued. “We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more.”

Markle, 44, and Prince Harry negotiated a $100 million deal with Netflix after leaving the royal family in 2020. 

They released multiple projects under the lucrative contract including their 2023 tell-all documentary, “Harry & Meghan,” which was a huge hit for the streamer. 

However, their “Polo” doc and “With Love, Meghan” failed to make a splash.

The latter project — which she used to promote her As Ever goods — was not recommissioned by Netflix for a third season amid falling ratings, Page Six previously confirmed.

Last August, we reported that the couple extended their partnership with the streamer — but for an amount “much” less than the original deal.

Under the new deal, the Sussexes had several projects in the works including adaptations of Carley Fortune’s hit book “Meet Me at the Lake” and Jasmine Guillory’s romantic novel, “The Wedding Date.” 

Netflix paid around $3 million for the rights to “Meet Me at the Lake.”

But Page Six was recently told that both projects were stuck in limbo, leaving their entire deal in jeopardy. 

“Three years in development for a movie like this at Netflix isn’t good,” a Hollywood source told us.

In addition, Markle and Harry’s documentary “Cookie Queens,” which debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January, has not yet been bought by a distributor or streamer.

As we reported last month, Netflix’s office in Los Angeles was overflowing with As Ever items like jars of jam, candles, wine and Markle’s famous flower petal sprinkles.

Despite the overstock, we’re told by a source that As Ever is selling briskly, with an estimated 87 percent of its million-unit jam order already sold. 

Analysts have calculated that she has earned upwards of $36 million from that single product alone.

Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Defense has officially identified four American soldiers who were killed in the early days of the current war with Iran. The deaths mark a somber escalation in the conflict that began after a series of strikes involving the United States, Israel and Iranian forces this week.

According to Pentagon officials, four members of the U.S. Army Reserve died Sunday, March 1, 2026, when an Iranian unmanned aircraft system (drone) struck a temporary operations facility at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. This attack occurred just one day after U.S. and allied military operations against Iran were launched. 

Identities of the Fallen

The fallen soldiers — all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command — have been publicly named:

• Captain Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Florida
• Sergeant First Class Nicole M. Amor, 39, of White Bear Lake, Minnesota
• Sergeant First Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of Bellevue, Nebraska
• Sergeant Declan J. Coady, 20, of West Des Moines, Iowa

Each had volunteered for service and were supporting critical mission logistics — ensuring supplies, fuel, food and equipment reached frontline troops.

Background and Service

All four soldiers were reservists who had answered the call to duty, leaving behind families, careers and communities:

• Capt. Khork had served in varied deployments and brought years of experience to his role in logistics.
• Sgt. Amor was remembered by loved ones as devoted to her family, days away from returning home before the attack.
• Sgt. Tietjens was a long-serving non-commissioned officer and family man.
• Sgt. Coady, the youngest of the group, had recently earned a posthumous promotion, remembered by comrades as energetic and deeply committed. 

Their unit, based in Iowa, has a history of supporting global U.S. operations, and the loss has reverberated across military communities nationwide. 

Context of the Conflict

The deaths occurred amid an intense military confrontation between the United States, Israel and Iran that has rapidly spread across the Middle East. After strikes initiated by Israel and the U.S., Tehran launched counterstrikes with missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. forces in the region, intensifying hostilities.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that the fourth soldier initially wounded in the same engagement later died from his injuries, bringing attention to the unpredictable and dangerous nature of modern combat operations. 

Reactions and Impact

Senior U.S. leaders and military officials have expressed deep condolences, emphasizing the sacrifice made by these service members. Pentagon briefings indicate that senior commanders expect further casualties as the conflict continues and have stressed the importance of honoring the fallen while supporting ongoing missions.

President Donald Trump and others in the administration have warned the conflict could be prolonged and deadly, noting that early casualties underline the seriousness of current hostilities. 

When missiles started crossing the sky over Qatar, one Trump adviser was given the VIP treatment as others ran for their lives. Alex Bruesewitz, a political strategist who helped shape Donald Trump’s 2024 digital campaign strategy, said he spent 72 hours trying to escape the Middle Eastafter U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliation across the region.

Bruesewitz was in Doha, Qatar, when the attacks began. He described the experience in a post on Twitter after reaching safety.

“The past 72 hours have been utterly surreal, like nothing I’ve ever experienced before,” said Bruesewitz.

The 28-year-old said Iranian missile launches were visible overhead as tensions escalated across several Gulf countries.

“The Iranian missiles were flying directly over my head,” he wrote. “It was also remarkable to witness the Qataris and Saudis collaborating seamlessly to protect American lives, they are both incredible allies.”

Bruesewitz had been traveling with Qatar lobbyist and former Bill Clinton adviser Jay Footlik, along with Sarah Gaither, who Politico described as “a TikTok-famous dogwalker from Dallas.”

According to Bruesewitz, officials from the United States, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia helped coordinate an exit route while commercial travel across the region shut down. Many flights were suspended after Iran responded to the strikes with missile and drone attacks targeting US-allied nations.

Bruesewitz eventually left the region on a chartered private jet bound for Greece, which he said he paid for himself.

While the adviser thanked several Trump administration officials and Middle Eastern allies for helping coordinate the evacuation, thousands of American citizens across the region have struggled to find routes home as airports close and embassy operations scale back.

The tragic details surrounding the death of “Deadliest Catch” cast member Todd Meadowshave been revealed.

A spokesperson for the U.S. Coast Guard told Page Six that on Feb. 25 just after 5 p.m. local time, watch standers at the Arctic District command center in Juneau, Alaska, were notified by the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady that 25-year-old Meadows, a crew member, had fallen overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor.

We’re told Meadows was recovered from the water by crew members about 10 minutes later. He was unresponsive, so they administered first aid and attempted to resuscitate him but were unsuccessful.

The crew then transported Meadows’ body to Dutch Harbor.

The USCG spokesperson added that the organization is currently investigating the situation, as it does with all marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.

Captain Rick Shelford announced the rookie deckhand’s death in a heartbreaking Facebook post over the weekend, describing it as “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea.”

Notably, the Bering Sea is known for its shallow depth, volatile weather and extremely cold sea temperatures, making it one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world.

In his post, Shelford referred to Meadows — who was “the newest member of [their] crew” — as a “brother.”

“His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away. His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always,” Shelford shared.

“Todd’s love for his children, his family and his life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply and brought joy to those around him.”

Shelford noted that his heart is “broken in a way that words can’t fully express” before asking everyone to “lift Todd’s children and family in prayer and keep them in your thoughts as they face the days ahead without him.”

He concluded, “Todd will forever be part of this boat, this crew and this brotherhood. Though we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and in every memory we carry of him. Rest easy brother, till we meet again.”

Sources previously told TMZ that Meadows “died in a fishing-related incident during filming,” while a GoFundMe later set up in his name elaborated that he was “crabbing out on Alaskan waters.”

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows,” the network said in a statement. “This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.”

Meadows’ loved one who launched the GoFundMe page asked for donations to “help support his three boys, assist with funeral expenses, and help ease the financial burden in the months ahead.”

Other “Deadliest Catch” stars who have died in recent years include Nick McGlashan, Nick Mavar, Mahlon Reyes and Blake Painter.

TEHRAN − Iranians woke up to a world on March 1 that for the best part of four decades they dared not hope for: one without the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The atmosphere in Tehran was a strange combination of quiet, terror, hidden joy and official mourning said Ali, 42, a shopkeeper. He said that − unusual for car-clogged Tehran − there was very little traffic on the roads.

Khamenei, the highest authority in Iran’s regime and a guardian of its rigid theocratic and social doctrine for 36 years, was killed in U.S. and Israel air strikes. His death, and the attacks, have launched Iran into a new era of uncertainty. The process to choose his successor has started. It’s not clear how, or when, the conflict ends.

We worked with a vetted longtime contributor to report from the streets of the Persian capital, known as one of the most censored countries in the world, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The people interviewed for this dispatch are being identified by first name only to safeguard their security.

The American and Israeli attack on Feb. 28 started early, around 8:15 in the morning local time. It was a weekend and people in Iran were just starting their workweek, which runs Saturday to Thursday. The airstrikes drove frightened residents into the streets. Parents hurried back to the schools where they had just left their children.

“When Trump said help was on the way, all of us felt joy and hope. But as time dragged on, we grew worried that perhaps the Islamic Republic was striking a deal,” said Somayeh, a 25-year-old architecture student, in the interview.

As news of the strikes kept coming, the student said they would go near the window and listen in for “the sound of explosions or bombs.”

The next day, most shops were closed, including Ali’s. Israel’s air force had launched a new wave of air strikes across Iran on March 1 and Iran’s military responded with attacks in Israel, United Arab emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.

People who could were trying to stay home and inside. Explosions could still be heard from time to time. Thick black smoke rose from various points around the city.

“The world has become a better place. We have been waiting for this moment for years,” said Reza. “We hope this is the end of the regime.”

But it isn’t that simple.

Iran Revolutionary Guards Corp vows to stay in power after Khamenei

Iran’s interim leadership has so far made it clear it intends to dig in and stay the course. President Donald Trump has called on Iranians to rise up against the regime. It’s not clear if they will, perhaps scarred by the brutal crackdown by authorities in January that saw an estimated 5,000 anti-government protesters killed by Iranian security forces, an Iranian official told Reuters in January.

The regime’s unpopularity is steadily on the rise, a recent November 2025 survey found. Across provinces, rural and urban areas, age groups and gender, the majority of respondents don’t want to live under the theocracy that came to power with the 1979 Islamic Revolution, according to the Group for Analyzing and Measuring Attitudes in Iran, an independent research foundation registered in the Netherlands.

Reza and those Iranians like him who have long opposed Iran’s government are equal parts ecstatic and scared at the new reality they have found themselves in as a result of Trump’s and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu‘s insistence that Iran will not be allowed to advance its nuclear program.

They fear revenge from Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps military, police and security personnel, whose reach into everyday life in Iran is considerable. But they also fear chaos. Smoke and the smell of burning is overpowering in Iran’s capital. There are long lines for gasoline and bread. The bombings across the country haven’t stopped.

At least 201 people have been killed in air strikes in Iran and 747 injured since the launch of the operation, according to the Iranian Red Crescent. At least 153 people including children were killed in a single reported missile strike that hit a school in southern Iran on Feb. 28, according to Iranian officials. USA TODAY could not independently verify those figures. Three U.S. service members have been killed in “Epic Fury,” the Pentagon’s name for the operation.

More: US-Iran live updates: 3 US service members killed; Iran and Israel trade strikes

Ehsan, 32, who works in a bank in Tehran said that when he first became aware of the U.S. and Israeli attack on the compound in Tehran where Khamenei worked, lived and, ultimately, died, his whole body started shaking with excitement. He was talking with his parents on the phone when it, and the internet, suddenly cut off.

“It was a time of excitement, fear and hope all at once,” he said.

Hours later, when it emerged that Khamenei had in fact been killed, Ehsan ran to the roof of his building and cried with happiness. He said he could hear clapping, singing and the phrase “Javid Shah” − “Long live the Shah,” a reference to the ousted monarch of Iran − shouted from up high. Everywhere the sounds of celebration.

We independently received video and independently verified the images from Tehran.

“My mother, my brother, my father, and I jumped for joy like our favorite football team had just scored,“ recounted Somayeh, the university student. They observed people from the window, who cheered and yelled; “‘Scream for Seyyed Ali!’ (Seyyed Ali is Khamenei’s name).

“Someone even put a speaker in their window and played blasted happy music,” Ehsan said. “But we also had a lump in our throats. We were afraid it might be a lie. We didn’t want to believe it in case it turned out to not be true.”

Pro-government protesters take to the streets of Tehran

Ehsan may have good reason to be concerned.

The day after the start of the U.S. and Israel assault on Iran, most of the activity on the streets of Tehran was pockets of pro-government rallies and events to mourn the supreme leader’s death. The night before, hundreds of miles away in Galleh Dar, a town in rural southwestern Iran, flames rose from a roundabout and onlookers cheered as crowds toppled a monument dedicated to the Islamic Republic’s founder, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.

But in Tehran, the people on the streets were in mourning. Some were holding photos of Khamenei and appeared to be crying real tears. And Trump, in an interview with The Atlanticmagazine, said he has agreed to talk to the Iranians.

Kim Hjelmgaard reported from London.

The Trump Iran address marked a sobering moment as Donald Trump confirmed American troops were killed following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. He acknowledged the loss publicly and warned the nation that the conflict could claim more lives.

In his remarks, Trump said, “Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is. Likely be more.” The statement was direct and left little room for softening the reality of what is unfolding overseas.

According to officials, the casualties followed retaliatory attacks tied to the broader military campaign. The strikes are part of an escalating confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran that has raised global tensions.

Trump offered condolences to the families of the fallen service members. At the same time, he made it clear the military operation will continue.

So now the country sits with two truths. American troops have been killed. And the commander in chief is signaling that more casualties could come before the conflict slows down.

This is no longer distant foreign policy talk. It is real lives, real families, and a war footing that feels heavier by the day.

The Trump Iran address set the tone. Direct. Stark. Unfiltered.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spent a cozy weekend in Arizona together as their romance continues to thrive.

The Skims co-founder, 45, and the British racing driver, 41, were spotted on Saturday near Lake Powell, in video obtained by TMZ. The two were filmed walking into a parked black SUV together.

They took in the desert sunset and snapped a selfie, according to the outlet.

Lewis and Kardashian stayed at Amangiri during their getaway, an ultra luxe resort in Utah near the Arizona border, TMZ also reported. 

A suite at the five-star resort can cost $7,000 and more per night.

Although Lewis and Kardashian watched Super Bowl LX together at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., together last month, they’re keeping their romance private.

Lewis refused to answer questions about Kardashian after the public sighting, telling reporters in Bahrain, “It’s my private life. I’m not talking about that.”

The pair had been friends for years, but things recently turned romantic after they jetted off for a European excursion together in February.

We’re told Hamilton and Kardashian stayed at the UK hotel Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds and partook in a couple’s massage and upscale dinner.

The stars also traveled to London, where they stayed at the Rosewood Hotel before stopping in Paris.

And the F1 racing driver appears to have Kardashian’s famous family’s approval.

In a recent Instagram video Kardashian uploaded on Instagram of her and sisters Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner attempting to complete the viral “Titanic Challenge,” fans picked up Hamilton’s voice in the background laughing.

Insiders told Page Six that they’re rooting for Kardashian’s new romance after her divorce from ex-husband Kanye West in November 2022.

“Let her be happy,” a source familiar with the mother of four told us, adding, “[Hamilton] is one of the kindest guys to be around. She’s a super kind, genuine person that opens up her heart. She tried to make it work with Ye for how long?”

One source close to Hamilton told us why he and Kardashian have “power couple” potential, noting his connections in Europe and her dominance of the US. 

“Lewis can go from politics, to diet, to spirituality … They’re in the same circles,” the source said.

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were reportedly told they can’t attend the Royal Ascot due to their parents’ disturbing ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Increased scrutiny has been on Beatrice and Eugenie’s parents — the Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Sarah Ferguson — after the former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Feb. 19.

As a result of the scandal. Beatrice and Eugenie were told they can’t attend the upcoming Royal Ascot in June or join their family in the Royal Procession, the Daily Mail reported.

Beatrice, 37, and Eugenie, 35, were “blindsided” by the decision, according to the outlet.

The Daily Mail also reported that Prince William and Kate Middleton want to keep their cousins “at arm’s length,” and that the ban is part of a wider decision to exclude Beatrice and Eugenie from future royal public events.

William, 43, reportedly advised other royals not to appear in photographs with the princesses “for the rest of the year.”

Reps for Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as Buckingham Palace, didn’t immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

Eugenie was spotted skiing in Switzerland just hours before her father was arrested.

She was seen enjoying a getaway in the Swiss resort of Gstaad with her husband, Jack Brooksbank, their two children, their nanny and a group of close friends, Hello! reported.

An eyewitness told the outlet, “I was surprised to see her because I thought she would be keeping a low profile in light of everything that has been going on.”

Meanwhile, the sisters’ mother is now also reportedly in Switzerland amid more scrutiny being placed on her ties to Epstein.

Ferguson, 66, checked herself into the Paracelsus Recovery Clinic in Zurich, the Daily Mail reported, which reportedly costs over $17.500 a night.

Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to Epstein.

If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Ferguson could face questions from the Thames Valley Police, who arrested her ex, if she returns to the UK, British legal sources told Page Six.

While there is no evidence of any criminal wrongdoing by Ferguson, “The police may have a basis for questioning Sarah Ferguson [as] she may be a relevant witness in this case,” a top barrister told us.

Ferguson, who has been divorced from Andrew since 1996, was stripped of her Duchess of York title amid the Epstein scandal back in October 2025.

A source told Page Six at the time that she will “always stand by Andrew” and “will always have love for him.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s trip to Amman, Jordan, on February 25 and 26, hasn’t gone over well with the royal family.

“The palace is livid,” the source explained to Rob Shuter‘s Naughty But Nice substack on Friday, February 27.

The pair attended a World Health Organization round table, met medical evacuees from Gaza at a hospital and played soccer with kids at a refugee camp.

“It looks like a full-scale royal tour without the permission slip,” the source noted.

Another insider pointed out that their timing — just days after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s arrest — “feels like kicking the family while they’re down. Andrew is a five-alarm fire — and the Sussexes just lit a match of their own.”

Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office tied to allegations he shared confidential trade documents during his time as a British envoy. It centers on his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died in 2019.

Andrew, however, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

In Touch previously reported that Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, ruffled some royal feathers during what many dubbed a “quasi royal” trip to Columbia in 2024.

“It’s no secret Prince William and King Charlestake issue with them using their titles to advance their personal brand,” a source told In Touch at the time. “But the Duke and Duchess are defiant and clearly don’t care what anyone thinks.”

Robert Carradine’s cause of death has been confirmed after his tragic passing.

Page Six can exclusively confirm the beloved actor’s manner of death has been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office.

His cause of death is sequelae of anoxic brain injury from hanging.

According to the Brain Injury Association of America, an anoxic injury occurs when oxygen is cut off completely from the brain. Sequelae are conditions resulting from a prior disease, injury, or attack.

Carradine’s body has been released to his family.

TMZ was the first to report that Carradine died in a hospital.

On Feb. 23, the “Lizzie McGuire” star’s family shared Robert died by suicide after a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. He was 71.

“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” the family shared in a statement to the outlet.

“In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. 

“We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion,” the statement concluded.

In the same statement, Robert’s younger brother, actor Keith Carradine, explained the family shared the news because they wanted to bring awareness to mental health. 

Robert was first diagnosed with the illness after his brother David died by asphyxiation in 2009.

“We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” Keith expressed. “It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That’s who my baby brother was.”

Shortly after, Ever Carradine, whom Robert shared with Susan Snyder, penned an emotional tribute on Instagram.

“My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am, who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, is gone,” the “Handmaid’s Tale” alum began, alongside a series of throwback photos with Robert.

“If you knew my dad, you know he’s the guy that’s always there. Invite him to dinner? He’s in. Kid’s Little League game in Simi Valley, just tell him what time. Red eye flight and need a ride home from the airport, just text him your column number after you get your bags,” the 51-year-old added. 

Ever went on to describe her childhood, crediting her father for turning out “so normal.”

“I have a thousand stories and I’m being flooded with memories — so if you see me, please ask me about my dad, Bobby Carradine, who made me who I am. Rest easy, dad. I love you the most,” she concluded.

The cast of “Lizzie McGuire” also took to social media to share their memories of working with Robert on the hit Disney Channel show from 2001 to 2004.

Robert played Sam McGuire, Hilary Duff’s on-screen dad.

“This one hurts. It’s hard to face this reality about an old friend,” the actress, 38, wrote on Instagram. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents,” she added about her TV mom Hallie Todd. “I’ll be forever grateful for that.

“I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering,” Duff concluded. “My heart aches for him, his family and everyone who loved him.”

The singer’s TV brother, Jake Thomas, took to his own social media to reflect on Robert’s passing.

“My heart hurts today,” the 36-year-old began. “I was fortunate to know Bobby for most of my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet.” 

Thomas called Robert “funny, pragmatic, sometimes cranky, always a little eccentric,” before noting that he was “a talented actor, musician and director. But more than anything, he was family.”

After reflecting on their “fond memories,” he concluded, “I looked up to him growing up. And later in life, I came to realize he thought I was pretty neat too. So I guess I was doing something right in his eyes.”