Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Dramatic Hair Color Change Is a Cruel Intentions Throwback

While many women opt to go blonde as summer approaches (or perhaps a trendy blonde/brown cinnamon swirl shade), Sarah Michelle Gellar is taking a darker route. The actress revealed on Instagram that she has gone back to brunette, and captioned her photo, “#brownhairdontcare (actually kind of love it!!) thank you everyone @andylecomptesalon.” Although we love her as a blonde, we’re really digging this rich brunette look.

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So what prompted the dramatic change? Last week, Gellar announced that she will be returning to her famous role as Kathryn Merteuil in NBC’s Cruel Intentions TV spinoff, and if you recall from all the times you obsessively watched this ’90s movie, the evil Kathryn had dark locks.

Gellar also teased us with an Instagram pic of the Cruel Intentions pilot script with the caption, “How I am spending the 17 anniversary of the release of #cruelintentions #crueltv.” Has it really been 17 years? It seems like just yesterday we were drooling over Ryan Phillipe.

Do you like Sarah Michelle Gellar better as a brunette or a blonde? Let us know @BritandCo.

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In The Z-Suite, Lauren Graham stars as Monica Marks, an advertising CEO who finds herself replaced by a Gen Z marketing team after a campaign gone wrong. But just because she's resigned to working from her home office (which is an exact replica of her original office FYI) doesn't mean she's giving up. And in our exclusive clip, she proves she's will to do whatever it takes to stay in the business.

Watch our The Z-Suite exclusive clip, starring Lauren Graham & Nico Santos.

Lauren Graham's Monica puts up a fight in 'The Z-Suite.'

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In our exclusive ahead of this week's episode release, Monica and Doug (Nico Santos) give Matt (Evan Marsh) a somewhat friendly heads up that Atelier's previous clients are following them to their new business...AKA they're poaching them.

This proves Monica is willing to do whatever it takes to be considered competition, and also low-key proves Monica and Lorelai Graham are not one in the same — Lorelai isn't necessarily cunning, even if she is determined!

“There are no similarities [between Lorelai Gilmore and The Z-Suite character Monica Marks] and I hope [Gilmore Girls fans] come along for this ride,” Lauren Graham told The Hollywood Reporter. “I can’t do that. I can never replicate the beauty and the magic of that character and that writing and that time, so I might as well not try. This is something very different, but she’s fun and kooky and the show has a spirit to it that I think has a coziness to it, but it’s very different character.”

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But would Lorelai fit into the workplace culture of The Z-Suite? "Lorelai would not do well," Lauren told Brit + Co exclusively. "She would be bored by the world of the office and I think would relate way more to the Gen Z people cause in her mind, she's always kind of one of the kids. But the office culture, she'd bring them coffee and then leave."

Can I get a latte?

Watch new episodes of The Z-Suite on Tubi every Thursday!

Sigh. There’s yet another Trader Joe’s recallto be aware of. The chain just announced that anyone who purchased one particular frozen meal should discard it out of an “abundance of caution” for potential plastic contamination.

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On February 14, 2025, Trader Joe’s posted a recall warning to their website, noting that the Trader Joe’s Organic Acai Bowls may contain “foreign material” – noting that the foreign material in question is indeed plastic.

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The grocer urged customers to discard the acai bowls or return them to their local Trader Joe’s store for a “full refund.”

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Trader Joe’s has since removed the product listing for their Organic Acai Bowls from their website, removed the product from their freezers, and posted in-store notices about the recall.

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The frozen bowls became popular for being a convenient breakfast or mid-afternoon snack option. They contained a puree made from acai, bananas, and berries that turned into a smoothie-like texture after a good microwave thaw. The bowls also came complete with packets of granola and coconut flakes for topping and texture.

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As of February 19, Trader Joe’s is the only entity that’s announced the recall of the Organic Acai Bowls. The FDA’s recall website does not list the item, but does mention the recall of specific canned tuna products that were included in a February 10 recall due to “manufacturing defects,” which impacted several more major retailers like Walmart and H.E.B.

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There's just something so comforting about a bowl of rice topped with veggies, meat, or even fruit. Plus, having your whole meal in one bowl is a proven time-saving cleaning hack, which is totally fine by us. That's why we've found 22 rice bowl recipes that you might just have to add to your arsenal of go-to weeknight dinners. So get out your homemade gilded bowls and fill 'em up with some of these yummy, one-dish rice bowl recipes.

Scroll on for our 22 best rice bowl recipes!

Poke Bowls

Sarah Anderson

Poke bowls can get pretty pricey when you order them as takeout, but this rice bowl recipe makes enjoying the delicacy super easy – right at home! (via Sarah Anderson for Brit + Co)

Bibimbap Bowls

Brit + Co

The same idea goes for bibimbap. Load yours up with all your fave toppings! (via Brit + Co)

Fried Cauliflower Rice

Brit + Co

Basically, what we’ve learned here today is that cauliflower is a great substitute if regular rice isn’t your thing. But just because it’s healthy, doesn’t mean you can’t fry it! (via Brit + Co)

Banh Mi Slow Cooker Rice Bowls

The Real Food Dietitians

Use the freshest of freshest ingredients to craft these slow cooker bowls – you won't regret it. (via The Real Food Dietitians)

Chicken + Egg Rice Bowls

Sea Salt with Food

Sometimes simple and traditional is best, which is why this classic chicken and egg dish tops our list of rice bowl recipes. (via Sea Salt with Food)

Cauliflower Rice Fish Taco Bowls

Julie’s Eats & Treats

Now you can have the flavors of fish tacos without many of the carbs, thanks to the star of this dish – cauliflower rice! Who knew? (via Julie’s Eats & Treats)

Homemade Chicken Burrito Bowls

Crowded Kitchen

Chipotle, who?! (via Crowded Kitchen)

California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado + Rice Bowls

Half Baked Harvest

Add avocado to anything, and it instantly turns into the best thing ever. This dish is fresh eats at its best! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs & Rice Bowls

The Girl on Bloor

The sauce on these chicken meatballs is basically the tastiest thing ever. (via The Girl on Bloor)

Island Rice Bowls with Coconut Ginger Rice

One Lovely Life

The coconut ginger rice and pineapple combo in this recipe add a bit of sweetness to this savory, tropical dish. (via One Lovely Life)

Brown Rice Bowl with Chard + Nutty Tomato Romesco Sauce

The Kitchn

The tasty romesco sauce made with pimiento peppers and almonds (among other things) really makes this dish stand out. (via The Kitchn)

Spicy Italian Sausage Rice Bowl

Noble Pig

With Italian sausage and an Asian-inspired sauce, this meal in a bowl makes it easy to bring fusion cuisine into your home kitchen. (via Noble Pig)

Shrimp Puttanesca Rice Bowl Recipe with Capers + Tomatoes

Cookin’ Canuck

No one ever said rice bowl recipes only have to be Asian influenced!Bright Italian flavors make this dish healthy and comforting. (via Cookin’ Canuck)

Oven-Roasted Salmon & Rice with Coconut Tomato Sauce

The Original Dish

This dish is truly restaurant-tier... without the restaurant prices. (via The Original Dish)

Pineapple-Sriracha Chicken Bowls with Wild Rice

Spache the Spatula

Sriracha makes everything better — especially chicken breasts. Add some pineapple, and you’ve got a meal that’s equal parts sweet and spicy. (via Spache the Spatula)

Black Rice Salad Bowls with Chipotle Orange Chicken, Cashews + Feta

Half Baked Harvest

Upgrade your rice bowl recipes with black rice for a fun way to create a pleasing meal! The contrast of the colors of the oranges, avocados, and tomatoes pop. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Ben’s Chicken, Bacon + Rice Bowls

Iowa Girl Eats

Remember how we said rice bowl recipes were comforting? Well, add some bacon, and you’ve hit the mother lode. And there’s spinach in there, too, so it’s healthy! (via Iowa Girl Eats)

Rice Bowl with Fried Egg + Avocado

Bon Appétit

Talk about a power lunch! The egg and avocado in this rice bowl have all the protein you need to feel powered up throughout the day. (via Bon Appétit)

Tofu + Chickpea Curry with Green Peas

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Rice takes a backseat in this dish, because let’s face it – the rice is just a vehicle for soaking up the deliciousness that is this curry. (via Partial Ingredients)

Summer Peach Marinated Salmon + Avocado Rice Bowl

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Summer will be all about fresh fruit and fresh seafood, making this a perfect end to those extra long (and hot) days. (via Cooking on the Weekends)

Roasted Harvest Veggie, Curried Avocado + Coconut Rice Bowls

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Oh yes, you read that correctly. Curried avocado… AKA the best idea ever. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Slow-Cooker Coconut Brown Rice Pudding

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Who says a rice bowl has to be savory? This refreshing take on rice pudding is made in a slow cooker, so you can let it go all day and come home to a sweet and light dessert. (via Food Network)

Which of these is your favorite rice bowl recipe? Share your faves and ideas in the comments below or join our email newsletter for more inspiration!

This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.