Exclusive: Drake Bell on revealing his abuse in 'Quiet on Set.'

Plus, Iran's president is confirmed dead in a helicopter crash. May 20, 2024 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( [This is TODAY] The president of Iran was killed in a helicopter crash in a remote region of the country. Plus, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell speaks out about abuse in an exclusive interview on TODAY, and whether the viral 30-30-30 rule can help you lose weight.   The Latest   [Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was confirmed dead in a helicopter crash.]( [Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi](, 63, seen as a potential successor to the nation's supreme leader, [died in a helicopter crash]( in a remote northern part of the country, state media reported this morning. The hardline cleric took office in 2021 and became known for enforcing brutal crackdowns on women-led protests across the country in 2022. The cause of the crash is unclear, and all nine people onboard were killed, including the country's foreign minister. [Here's the latest](. Exclusive: Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell shares why he revealed past sexual abuse in 'Quiet on Set.']( In his first broadcast interview since the release of the explosive docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," [former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell]( spoke with TODAY's Kate Snow about surviving "gruesome" sexual abuse and his [decision to speak out](. Bell, 37, said his 3-year-old son gave him the courage to reveal that he was the unnamed minor in a 2003 case of sexual abuse involving a former Nickelodeon acting coach. “I could’ve either allowed this to destroy me, or make me stronger for him," Bell said. The former "Drake & Josh" star also discussed his own legal issues involving an underaged girl, and how a trip to rehab helped him face the "darkness." [Read more](. [☀️ Do you have heat rash or sun poisoning? Here's how to tell the difference.]( Seeing that first angry red splotch on your skin this summer could be a sign of either [heat rash or sun poisoning](. It's important to know which is which, so we spoke with dermatologists who shared the difference between mild red bumps and a sunburn so bad it causes nausea, headache and more. See their [tips on how to treat each one](, plus other common summer rashes like poison ivy and bug bites.   Shop TODAY   Budget-friendly deals, gift guides and more from Shop TODAY. [Bobbie’s Bests for Less: 50% off handbags, skin care, more]( Bobbie Thomas is sharing her favorite beauty and style products in Bobbie’s Bests for Less. Shop fashion, hair care, skin care and more for up to 50% off. [SHOP NOW](   Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. What is the 30-30-30 method and does it work for weight loss? Experts discuss the benefits and risks of this new diet and fitness trend. [READ MORE]( [GET THE NEWSLETTER](   What's For Dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Try this sheet-pan eggplant parmesan, a healthy version of the classic Italian-American meal. [VIEW RECIPE]( [♡ SAVE RECIPE](   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Jasmine Cho found a delicious way to educate people about [famous Asian American and Pacific Islanders](. The owner of Pittsburgh's Butter and Joy feeds customers' brains and stomachs by making [cookies topped with the edible faces]( of prominent local AAPI figures like former Steeler receiver Hines Ward and "Star Wars" actor Ming Na-Wen. "I really want to encourage people to pause, to think about what they’re looking at and then to start digesting their story a little bit more," Cho told TODAY.com. [See her creations here](. Play TODAY's Daily Game!   Test your skills and find some fun with TODAY's game! Complete this word search to find the missing words in the TODAY headline.   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2024 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [SEND FEEDBACK](