A major spoiler for Rolling Loud: The Movie lies ahead, so read on at your own discretion, comedy lovers.

There are plenty of R-rated comedies that truly earn their ratings, and Rolling Loud: The Movie proves itself to be among them. Writer/director Jeremy Garelick’s 2026 movie schedule entry sees a father and son head to the titular hip-hop festival, and the results are truly raunchy. Much of that lewdness can be attributed to Christine Ko’s character, Linda, who really gets a wild moment to shine near the end of the film. CinemaBlend has since spoken to Ko about the backstory of that crazy scene.

In the film, Linda serves as a volunteer at the festival and gets caught up in the mix as concerned father Hank (Owen Wilson) tries to find his 13-year-old son, Zion (Christian Convery) at the festival. Linda’s biggest moment, however, comes when she creates a distraction near the climax of the film by going full nude. Ko opened up about that scene while speaking with CinemaBlend alongside Garelick and admitted how “proud” she was of it. With that, Ko went on to reveal her own inspirations for the scene:

Ko had the idea, and she knew it could be accomplished with a merkin. But, as she explained, finding the right one proved to be easier said than done:

Many actors have indeed gone nude, especially for comedic purposes. As Ko mentioned, Jennifer Lawrence went all in on that while shooting 2023’s No Hard Feelings and didn’t use a body double. And, yes, who could forget Will Ferrell’s streaking scene in 2003’s Old School? Ko can now say she’s followed in her predecessors’ footsteps and, as she explained during our interview, she’d never felt more “empowered” on a set than she did when she got to help pick out the merkin. She also said this:

Ko didn’t just want to do the bush scene for the sake of earning raunchy glory, though. She further opined that “with comedies, you have to really push the edge, and that's what makes it funny.” The actress makes a good point in that some of the funniest R-rated flicks tend to push the envelope, and Superbad, Bridesmaids and The Hangover are among the best to do that. So now Ko can relish in the fact that her decision to “push the bush” is now forever immortalized on screen.

There are, of course, plenty of other wild scenes in Rolling Loud that are worthy of mentioning, and what’s wild is that Garelick’s teenage son, Zion, has a story credit on the film. Believe it or not, that’s because the film is inspired by Jeremy and Zion’s own experience at the festival when the latter was 13 years old. So, while the film may be full of raunch, it’s born from a father’s sweet memory of a close experience with his child.

So anyone looking for a wild music-related film should head over to their local cinema and check out Rolling Loud: The Movie, which is playing nationwide. And, if you haven’t seen the flick yet but still read through this story, you still won’t be prepared for Christin Ko’s wild scene.

Obsession came out of nowhere this year and basically kicked the door off its hinges. Curry Barker’s twisted horror movie cost around $750,000 to make, shattered box office expectations to become Focus Features’ highest-grossing film ever and currently sits at 93% with critics and 94% with audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. I already considered the YouTuber-turned-filmmaker one of the most exciting new horror filmmakers working right now. Then Seth Rogen had to go and raise my expectations for his next movie into dangerous territory due to his major claims.

Rogen wrote Barker’s entry for the 2026 TIME100 Next list, where he recalled finally seeing Obsession after the hype had already become difficult to ignore. Six weeks into its theatrical run, Rogen said his Tuesday-night screening was still sold out, with an audience “laugh-screaming” its way through the movie. Apparently, that experience was enough to turn him into a Barker believer. More importantly, Rogen has already seen Anything But Ghosts, and he didn’t exactly temper expectations:

Excuse me? Calling Anything But Ghosts “even better” would already be enough to get my attention. Rogen then casually throws in that the filmmaker behind the surprise horror hit is apparently just as impressive in front of the camera. I am uncomfortable now, Mr. Rogen. Mission accomplished.

Part of what made Obsession such a blast was how confident Barker was in his vision. The young director took the fairly simple idea of a guy using a magical object (after partially being inspired by The Simpsons) to make his crush love him and kept twisting the wish until it became increasingly grotesque. The movie also knew exactly when to be funny without losing any bite.

Rogen apparently noticed the same thing, praising Barker's “cinematic intuition” and calling the film technically impressive, beautifully performed and expertly written. Coming from somebody who has spent years writing, directing and producing his own movies and TV shows, that endorsement carries some weight. Thankfully, we do know a little about what Barker is doing next.

Anything But Ghosts follows wannabe ghost hunters who make a living conning people with fake paranormal activity until they stumble into something very real. Barker co-wrote the movie with longtime collaborator Cooper Tomlinson, and the two also star alongside Violet McGraw, Chris Reinacher, Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul. Focus Features has already set the movie for May 7, 2027.

Barker has said the premise naturally pushes this one further into comedy than Obsession (which is streamable with a Peacock subscription). He described the leads as con artists who know how to make tables shake and lights flicker before they encounter an actual dangerous entity. That sounds extremely up my alley.

There is even a tiny connection between the movies (aside from their director, of course). Barker previously revealed that Anything But Ghosts exists in the same universe as Obsession, with a news report referencing the aftermath of his first film. So, apparently, we are getting the beginnings of the Curry Barker Horror Cinematic Universe before the guy has even had time to get comfortable.

After Obsession, I was already going to see Anything But Ghosts. However, Rogen’s endorsement and declaration that it is somehow up-and-comer Curry Bark'ers next movie has changed the appointment from “probably opening weekend” to “leave me alone, I have plans.”

The 2027 movie schedule suddenly feels very far away, but I'm more than willing to wait. In the meantime, read up on other upcoming horror movies.

As the 2026 TV schedule dwindles to a close, everyday we get closer and closer to the premiere of HBO’s Harry Potter adaptation. The new series, set to premiere on December 25, promises to dive deeper into the beloved book series than the movies did, a luxury made possible by the absence of a theater runtime. This provides ample opportunity to include details and characters previously left out of the Potter films, and one Wizarding World OG knows which moment is first on his list.

Though it has been over a decade since Matthew Lewis last played Neville Longbottom, the endearing Gryffindor still holds a special place in the Me Before You actor’s heart. Often reduced to a sort of sidekick role in the movies, Neville’s Potter arc holds a lot more weight in the books, especially in the last three novels. FR Conventions asked Lewis one thing he hopes to see the in the show that wasn’t included in the movies, and I 100% agree with his answer:

The scene in question happens in the fifth book, Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix. Readers find out that the reason Neville is raised by his grandmother is because his parents, notable aurors who fought dark wizards, were tortured so terribly by Bellatrix Lestrange, Voldemort’s most loyal Death Eater, that their minds were ruined, reducing them to a life in St Mungo’s Hospital. It's such a huge moment, because it reveals a hardened past than many fans anticipated for the clumsy, naive, yet endearing Neville.

Suddenly, it all makes sense of why Neville is a Gryffindor, so unexpectedly brave, and so eager and willing to join Dumbledore's Army in Order of The Phoenix. As Lewis goes on to emphasize, it’s the whole reason Neville is who he is, and the Murder Before Evansong actor says he so badly wanted to act that scene out, even just to have “an extra layer” of Neville in his head while playing him.

Unfortunately, the Order of the Phoenix novel is 870 pages long, and as Lewis lamented, a lot was scrapped to be able to fit even the essential plot into a movie under 3 hours. However, the Fortune actor hopes the TV series offers Neville’s story a redemption of sorts:

Unfortunately, Neville Longbottom is just one of many Harry Potter characters that don't get enough screentime in the films, and I’m hoping that changes in the upcoming adaptation. Producer David Heyman has emphasized a fresh take on the series, separate from the Potter films, one that goes into deeper detail than anybody is expecting. The Season 1 trailers also give off a different vibe compared to the movies, including scenes removed from Harry’s point of view, such as Hermione’s interaction with other students on the Hogwarts Express, before she finds Harry and Ron’s train cabin.

This format has me excited for the potential origin stories and character development of so many other characters as well. So let's hope Neville, Luna Lovegood, the Weasleys, the Marauders and so many more get their due as HBO's Harry Potter goes on. Christmas Day can't come soon enough for this muggle!

Spoilers for the first season of Netflix’s A Different World lie ahead.

The 2026 TV schedule just recently hit audiences with a serious dose of nostalgia, thanks to A Different World. A continuation of the late ‘80s/early ‘90s sitcom of the same name, this Netflix dramedy series centers on a new crop of students at the illustrious Hillman College while also featuring appearances from fan-favorite characters. As a fan of the original show, I absolutely watched this one and, overall, I had a good time with it. However, there’s one issue related to the show’s timeline that I really need to bring up.

A Different World’s Timeline Is Reasonable, But It’s Negatively Impacted By One Thing

Created by Felicia Pride and executive-produced by franchise OG Debbie Allen, this new version of ADW takes a lot of cues from its beloved predecessor. Among the ways that it does so is by depicting an entire school year within a single season. Now, that definitely makes sense, and the original show did that well during its six seasons on NBC. Unfortunately, that doesn’t work as smoothly in the revival.

The sequel series offers up plenty of storylines involving its characters, like Deborah Wayne (Dwayne Wayne and Whitley Gilbert’s daughter), Shaquille Johnson (Ron Johnson’s son), Rashida Duvall and Amir Rodale. Pride and co. do their best to keep the narrative flowing, but it’s greatly hampered by the fact that the season only has 10 episodes. For that reason, within the universe of the show, weeks or even a month or so can pass between two episodes.

As a result, there are moments where characters might provide exposition to fill in gaps. One example of that happens in an episode later in the season, in which Amir reveals an indiscretion that’s only lightly set up in a previous installment. Not only that, but it feels as though viewers don’t get to know the characters as deeply as they could due to this being a relatively short season.

The original A Different World, a Black sitcom that’s seen a resurgence in recent years, had the benefit of being on the air when the traditional network sitcom model was commonplace. Because of that, each season had no less than 22 episodes, and it really felt as though audiences had plenty of time to become acquainted with Dwayne, Whitley, Ron, Freddie Brooks and those in their orbit. Sadly, we’ve now reached the point where the 13-episode model is a rarity in streaming, and that’s a shame for a show like ADW.

I Still Have Hope For A Different World’s Future

Netflix just handed a second-season renewal to this HBCU-set series, and I'm glad it won't join the list of shows canceled in 2026. There’s a lot of potential for the show to grow, and I’m excited to see these actors evolve with their characters as well. My other hope is that with the second season, Pride and her writers will further refine their approach to laying out the narrative. Of course, they’ll likely still be limited by the episode count, and if we could at least get episodes longer than a half hour.

Consistent Black representation in TV is essential (and a good point made by HBO’s Seen & Heard), so it's not lost on me just how significant ADW's renewal likely is to Black audiences. We'll see just how the show delivers more laughs, love and social commentary and, at the same time, I’ll remain optimistic about the timeline feeling more organic the next time around.

Stream both iterations of A Different World now using a Netflix subscription.

It's a "new day" for Austin Creed and Kofi over in AEW, as they're currently wrestling with Swerve Strickland as "New Level." With the ex-WWE wrestlers officially working with the competition, their former tag-team partner Big E responded. And all in all, this was exactly the kind of response I expected from the veteran pro wrestler.

While his buddies spend the rest of the 2026 TV schedule wrestling under Tony Khan's company, Big E continues to be a face for WWE on the commentary team and other philanthropic efforts. He spoke to OzarksFirst and thankfully, confirmed that nothing had changed in his relationships with Kofi and Creed, despite their exits:

Despite WWE storylines suggesting Big E was at odds with his cohorts, he appears thrilled to see Kofi and Austin (formerly Xavier Woods) continuing their career elsewhere. He remains happy for them and will be their supporter wherever they end up, and as a fan, I couldn't be happier to hear those sentiments.

Still, it may be a bummer for WWE fans, who hoped to see The New Day get back together at some point in the future. That said, Big E has officially retired from in-ring action following a fracture to his neck, which seemingly shuts the door on any future feud or reunion with them.

For those not watching AEW, Austin, Kofi and Swerve are the current AEW World Trios champions. It's not surprising to see them get the rub so soon in the company, as one of WWE's winningest tag teams of all time. Plus, the claims about Triple H and company allegedly giving the group a lowball offer to extend only drew more attention to their exit, years after they were relegated to the lower ranks of the main roster.

I'm not sure the door is closed for New Day to return to the WWE down the road, though one might question why they'd want to, as more former superstars from the brand find a home in AEW. Despite rumors that Chris Jericho return, he seems to prefer the rival company, as does Adam Copeland, previously known as Edge.

Now, with free agent Sheamus seemingly also on his way to the company, I'm once again wondering if the WWE and AEW rivalry is back in a big way. As criticism of the WWE and its creative decisions grows, one can't help but wonder if fans aren't more incentivized to ignore tribalism and simply watch whoever has the better product.

Whether that's AEW or WWE is certainly up for debate, as there are pros and cons to both. I've said it a lot over the past few years: there's no better time to be a fan of professional wrestling, and no issue with rooting for whoever you want.

Here's hoping Kofi and Austin continue to thrive over in AEW, and Big E continues support them and while embracing his role in WWE as one of its commentary faces. I'd love to see him continue to evolve in that role, and maybe even get to call a future Monday Night Raw at some point.

I have seen Avengers: Endgame enough times that Natasha Romanoff and Clint Barton fighting over who gets to throw themselves off Vormir seems obvious, and it doesn’t quite have the emotional weight it once did. Black Widow wins the terrible argument, Hawkeye gets the Soul Stone, and I spend the next hour wondering why Natasha never got the same kind of extended farewell Tony Stark received. Apparently, that outcome wasn't always locked in, and Hawkeye nearly was the one killed off.

During an Avengers: Endgame Encore Q&A (via Forbes), contributor Tim Lammers and screenwriter Stephen McFeely revealed that they actually tried a version where Hawkeye died instead, but some women at Marvel reacted immediately, and it changed the writers’ thinking. The writers were understandably nervous about killing one of the MCU’s most prominent women, so they tested the opposite outcome, but it didn’t land with the women in the office. McFeely explained:

I love that somebody apparently intercepted McFeely in a hallway over this, and I get their argument. Killing Hawkeye could have spared Natasha, sure. Still, it also would have handed Clint the huge redemptive sacrifice after Endgame spent much of its opening turning him into the murderous Ronin. Natasha had spent years trying to balance her own ledger. Letting her choose the Avengers over herself gives her agency in how that story ends, even if I still wish Marvel had given everyone more time to deal with losing her.

That remains my biggest frustration with the Vormir sequence. Ultimately, Natasha’s Endgame story culminates in her death; the surviving Avengers mourn her briefly, but Endgame has roughly a thousand other things to accomplish before the credits roll, so the film moves on quickly. McFeely knows it. He continued:

The writers did try to keep Natasha present after Vormir, but Avengers: Endgame ultimately builds toward Tony Stark’s sacrifice, with his death becoming the emotional centerpiece of the finale. By that point, there's simply not much room left to give Natasha a bigger farewell.

She eventually got a solo movie that works, in many ways, as a belated swan song. Still, I would have preferred a more substantial goodbye in the final major Marvel movie she appeared in chronologically by release.

Now, seven years later, I still think Natasha deserved more space. But knowing Marvel seriously considered killing Hawkeye instead makes the Vormir sequence even more interesting. Somewhere along the way, people at Marvel watched Clint fall from that cliff and basically told the writers, “Absolutely not.” And Natasha still got her sacrificial moment.

For better or worse, Clint kept his appointment with television, starring in his own series titled Hawkeye, which is streamable for everyone with a Disney+ subscription. Also, check out Avengers: Endgame using that same subscription to prepare for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which opens in theaters on December 18 amid the 2026 movie schedule.

The merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is on the road to being finalized, and questions remain about the various brands that will be impacted. CNN is among the high-profile companies that may or may not be shaken up due to the corporate shift, and there have been varying reports about what’s being planned for the future. Now, it would seem that Paramount has made a major move on that front, and it calls into question how CBS News’ Bari Weiss may or may not fit into the plans for the network.

As of late, there have been varied reports about whether Weiss will run CNN after Paramount CEO David Ellison appointed her to lead CBS News about a year ago. It’s been reported, however, that Ellison has reportedly reached out to current CNN head honcho Mark Thompson and offered him the chance to remain CEO of the network once the merger is finalized. As of this writing, there’s been no confirmation regarding whether such an offer has been made, though this aligns with a previous report about Weiss being passed over.

So, if this is true, then where does it leave Weiss? According to a source for The New York Post, Ellison has allegedly chosen not to give Weiss a management position at CNN post-merger at all. The unnamed individual alleges that Ellison thinks Weiss’ “current role is more than she can handle.” Apparently, though, the public shouldn’t take this as any indication as to how the execs value Weiss. Per the insider, the Ellison family “still loves Bari” and want her with Paramount.

A lot was said when David Ellison opted to hire Bari Weiss as the head of CBS News, considering she didn’t have any formal experience with broadcast journalism beforehand. Since her hiring, a number of the Free Press Founder’s decisions have been criticized, like her decision to spike a 60 Minutes story about an El Salvador prison and her firings of several notable veterans from the aforementioned show. Since fired correspondent Scott Pelley has criticized Weiss’ leadership, opining that “adult supervision” is needed.

Weiss’ moves at the Eye Network allegedly played into CNN employees’ reported concerns about her taking over the company. Former employees for the company also didn’t hold back their concerns about Weiss possibly heading up the political news network. Ex-CNN host W. Kamau Bell chastised the notion of Weiss taking the big job, while another former host, Jim Acosta, declared that he didn’t want Weiss to “murder” the network.

Some others, however, have come to Weiss’ defense, including CBS Evening News’ Tony Dokoupil, who denied experiencing any media bias amid Weiss’ tenure and spoke highly of her vision for the company. One of 60 Minutes’ newest broadcasters, Sir Trevor Phillips, also praised Weiss, opining that “she’s one of those people who will either change the world or crash and burn.”

Meanwhile, there are more details that have to be finalized regarding CNN, even if Bari Weiss doesn’t end up leading the company. Mark Thompson is reportedly open to remaining in his post as David Ellison and co. become his bosses. However, should Thompson agree to stay on, it would allegedly be on the condition that he maintains control of the editorial choices CNN makes.

Ever since the Barbie press tour, method dressing has been all the rage. Margot Robbie dressed with a Victorian flair for her Wuthering Heights press tour earlier this year, and Zendaya always kills it with her Spider-Man-inspired gowns on red carpets. At this point, it feels like an expectation for stars to be in-theme when they are promoting a movie. Yet it seems like Daisy Edgar-Jones is subverting that expectation while she is promoting her latest period drama film, Sense and Sensibility. She showed up to the red carpet wearing something a little less sensible, but I still dig it.

Edgar-Jones recently arrived at the premiere of her Jane Austen book-to-screen adaptation in Australia wearing something a bit unexpected. The Normal People star followed the nude-dress trend and rocked a sheer, embellished Miu Miu gown on the red carpet. She kept the look incredibly simple, wearing no visible jewelry and understated shoes, allowing the dress to truly be the star of the show. You can see the look below:

I can’t deny the dress is absolutely stunning and perfect for Edgar-Jones’s silhouette. All in all, it fits her perfectly and is a great balance between sexy and elegant. However, it kind of takes out the “sensible” from Sense and Sensibility. It is incredibly modern, moving away from the kinds of corsets that a person would likely see on a press tour like this. Choosing a brand like Miu Miu, which has roots in '90s fashion, feels like a unique choice when promoting a Georgian era historical piece of cinema.

Even though it may not exactly be on-the-nose, I do understand the vision. Even though the sheer gown doesn’t scream “time-capsule,” there is still something Jane Austen-inspired about it. The soft color palette and styling is understated and romantic, like a lot of Austen’s heroines. The loose corset around Edgar-Jones’s midsection feels like a nod to the source material, without being overly referential. It’s a unique way to approach method dressing, and makes the look feel more like the actress instead of her character. It feels like Edgar-Jones, which is why I think she looks so great in this look.

Press tours have become a way for stylists to play costume designer in recent years. There’s an expectation for stars to take inspiration from their characters when promoting a film, and create headlines with fashion moments. Someone who immediately comes to mind is Lili Reinhart, as she sported rom-com-inspired looks while promoting The Love Hypothesis.

However, it’s exciting to see someone go in a different direction. Edgar-Jones’ stylist has opted for looks that aren’t quintessentially Elinor Dashwood, but are quintessentially Daisy with a Jane Austen flair. I personally can’t wait to see how the actress makes Sense and Sensibility her own, as she has with these fashion looks while promoting the film.

You can see Daisy Edgar-Jones in Sense and Sensibility, which hits theaters on October 16th. It may just be an Oscar contender, so make sure to check it out on the big screen when you can. Also, be sure to consult the 2026 movie release schedule for information on other sweet films headed to cinemas before the end of the year.

With Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil getting almost unanimous praise (though, some have a minor gripe with it), one might think that the talented director should maybe adapt another video game movie next (May I suggest Clock Tower?).

However, according to Deadline, Cregger's next picture is a sci-fi movie titled The Flood starring Jennifer Lawrence. So, oh, well. I guess no Scissorman for me. Be that as it may, even though Cregger will likely henceforth be referred to as “The director of Weapons and Resident Evil,” I just want to make sure that nobody forgets that he's also “The director of Barbarian.”

Because his debut solo picture still freaking rocks. Here's why.

Oh, and major spoilers up ahead.

Barbarian Is Still Just As Tense As You Remember It Being

Though we didn't include it on our list of directors who made a really good movie on their first try, Zach Cregger is definitely up there, as 2022's Barbarian - which is his solo directorial debut - is just as tense and ambitious (and yet small) as you would ever want from a first-time director.

The story is actually both easy and difficult to describe. Georgina Campbell plays a character named Tess (who, wouldn't you know, is a Black character who actually makes it to the end…barely) who travels to Detroit and rents out an Airbnb. That said, somebody else named Keith (Bill Skarsgård) somehow also rented out the same house on the same night. What luck!

Now, upon a first viewing, we're led to believe that something is shady about Keith, as he just seems too nice, which of course builds tension. However, by the next day, Tess finds a sort of labyrinth in the basement, and the true “villain,” a naked woman simply known as “The Mother,” emerges and bashes Keith's brains in. By this point, we're left wondering what the heck could possibly happen next. The film has a number of twists and turns like this, keeping the viewer tense throughout.

It Also Might Be Even Funnier Than You Remember It Being

As I alluded to earlier, one gripe some people have with Cregger's horror movies is that they're actually funny. That said, is that really a surprise when Cregger was once a member of the comedy troupe The Whitest Kids ‘U Know? Honestly, even though Cregger is unique in his own way as a director, I like to think of him as a mix between Jordan Peele (the humorous side) and Ari Aster (the tense, unsettling side) when it comes to making horror.

Because even though Get Out hits hard (especially if you're a Black man), a lot of the tension is relieved with humor by the end (though it really could have been much bleaker). And even though SOME people say movies like Hereditary and Midsommar are darkly humorous, what makes them really stand out is just how tense and on edge they make you feel.

Barbarian is that great in-between, and actually feels like two separate movies. We have the super tense and creepy first half with Georgina Campbell, and then we have the much more comical section with Justin Long (who gets what he deserves by the end). It's the perfect mix!

Zach Cregger Should Continue Making Horror Movies Forever

I know Cregger's next movie is sci-fi, but it's also labeled as being sci-fi HORROR, and I'm cool with that, since Cregger should make horror forever.

While I know I keep comparing Cregger to other directors (I really should stop, since he's definitely in his own lane), I would be perfectly happy if Cregger became a Wes Craven-type, i.e., somebody who almost exclusively made horror movies. Because he's just so good at it!

In fact, I'm especially looking forward to The Flood since it seems like such a departure from everything he's done before (might he skip the humor next time and go PURE horror?) However, whatever The Flood ends up being, I just want people to remember that it's coming from the director of Weapons, Resident Evil, AND Barbarian. And don't you forget it!

We all knew this wasn’t going to be the best box office weekend of Tom Cruise’s career. Digger, despite its Oscar aspirations and the talent involved both in front of behind and the camera, hasn’t been tracking well for weeks, and the extremely divisive critics reviews weren’t going to help. It was always going to be a struggle, to the point where recent estimates have predicted Digger would barely break $10M its first weekend. Unfortunately, the numbers are now out, and even that revised $10M prediction was too much.

The exact number will get finalized once the weekend is officially over, but taking into account actual grosses from Friday and Saturday, the new prediction has Digger making $8M. From a creative standpoint, that’s disappointing, considering how big of a swing the film takes. From a financial standpoint, it’s catastrophic, considering its budget has been reported as being anywhere between $120M and $160M.

For Verity, however, the story was the exact opposite. The latest adaptation of a Colleen Hoover book, which has gotten mixed reviews, put up a huge number this weekend and is the latest bit of evidence that the author is becoming a great person to bet on financially. Behind the scenes issues aside, It Ends With Us made more than $300M at the global box office, but even the lesser entries in her catalog like Regretting You and Reminders Of Him made close to $100M at the box office. Verity seems destined to be the second biggest hit of her career, thanks in part to this opening north of $30M.

You can check out the full top ten below with estimates from The Numbers…

As you can tell, there were more notable movies to talk about than just Digger and Verity and Resident Evil which seems to be on cruise control with another solid weekend. Let's start with Heart Of The Beast. I'm sure the survival thriller expected bigger numbers from its first two weekends thanks to Brad Pitt and a budget that allegedly pushed $80M. With good reviews and a great dog performance, you would have expected it to make a bigger impact than this, but it's hanging in there thanks in part to good word of mouth. This could end up being a movie that lingers for awhile and has high viewership numbers on streaming.

It slightly beat out Primetime, but you'd have to imagine those involved with the A24 movie are pretty pleased with what they're seeing. The artsy and divisive movie, which is pretty aggressive toward Chris Hansen, has been a major topic of conversation in the film community. Those in the target audience are clearly getting out to see it too, as the film is doing quite well for one reportedly made on $15M.

The other notable here is the re-release of Avengers: Endgame, which fell exponentially from its huge re-opening weekend. That was to be expected, however. Marvel pushed hard that fans should make an effort to see it thanks to added material that was relevant for the MCU. The plan worked, but clearly, the type of fan who cares enough to see a re-release for a few minutes of new footage is the type of fan to see it ASAP. The second week drop off was always going to be big here.

We'll be back next weekend for another box office round-up. I'll be interested to see how Social Reckoning performs, as well as how Digger holds up and whether Forgotten Island can continue to linger and slowly find its audience.

Big Brother Season 28 recently crowned Rick Devens as its winner, and that didn't come without some not-so-warm reactions. Devens' big win happened much to the dismay of many BB legends. In short, they didn't want a Survivor alumni to make it to the end. Now, Devens is aware of his predecessors' feelings, and in a relatable turn of events, he admitted to understanding their feelings.

The 2026 TV schedule just recently marked the end of BB season and is easing into the beginning of Survivor season, though it seems drama from the former isn't over. Devens learned from VirtualRealiTea on Instagram that some of Big Brother's most memorable winners and legends were rooting against him. Rather than react with anger, he had empathy, and I can't help but appreciate his nuanced take on the matter:

Granted, it's easy not to be bitter when sitting on that grand prize money, in addition to what he won when activating the Pharaoh's Curse and winning America's Favorite Player. If I just won $810,000, there's not much anyone could tell me that would make me upset.

Of course, I'd also be a little cocky. It's no surprise, then, when Devens continued his response, he took a little jab back at those Big Brother legends that I'm sure won't be forgotten:

Dee did do pretty well, though I argued she sank her game through poor social gameplay long before she was actually evicted. I'll also give Cirie her flowers, though I'd add that her making too many moves, much like Dee, ultimately led to her undoing back in Big Brother Season 25.

Admittedly, Rick Devens played a great game, even if he had a leg up with a power awarded by fans. I'd also point out that he lasted longer and went further than he did in two seasons of Survivor, so maybe he's better in the BB house than he ever was on the island? I mean, look at the accolades between the two shows, and the numbers don't lie.

I genuinely think, however, that Devens sees Big Brother and Survivor as one cumulative experience, and as CinemaBlend exclusively learned, Devens loves them equally. I think his past Survivor experience is what led to his win, and based on what I heard him say when watching the live feeds all season and talking about past gameplay mistakes, he'd say the same.

If the Big Brother legends never embrace Devens, it looks like he still has plenty of fans in the Survivor fandom. I also think ribbing the BB legends, implying he played better than them, will only stoke the feud in this rivalry between shows and make future BB players all the more determined to play Survivor.

I'm excited to see what other jawing may happen over the coming weeks, and if we get any closer to announcements about an all-star season happening. I'd love to see Devens return, though I'm more interested in seeing Dee play after hearing what she'd do differently.

It’s been several weeks since Sydney Sweeney wore nothing but sports balls for a new ad shining a spotlight on the sports betting company Novig. I don’t think there’s any question the ad worked to get the name Novig into peoples’ minds. I had no idea what the betting platform was before the viral advertisement, but I certainly do now. Even days later, there are more and more people talking about Sweeney… but also about her ad.

In fact, the new venture has been great business for Ms. Sweeney, who has marked a name for herself not only as an actress but also as an entrepreneur. She’s reportedly learned a few tricks from beau Scooter Braun along the way, and she was the one who brought the partnership idea to Novig, and not the other way around.

What happened next? The 58 second ad is extremely memorable. In it, Sweeney tries on a variety of sports equipment – and only sports equipment – while talking about the app, which is “just sports.” You can’t bet on Sweeney’s underwear color. You can’t bet on weird things happening in pop culture, like who will be the next James Bond. It’s “just sports” you see.

The ad has racked up millions and millions of views across platforms, and while some athletes have publicly decried the ad as undoing years of work in women's sports, Ms. Sweeney hasn’t seemed bothered. She’d clapped back with more instances of athletes getting naked in the name of sports when the criticism first started coming down the pipeline. Now, there’s other evidence the ad was a good idea for Ms. Sweeney, at least from a money-making standpoint. That’s because it’s been incredibly effective.

When the actress went to Novig about a potential partnership, she became an equity stakeholder in the company. At the time, it was valued at about $500 million on Wall Street. This week, just a few paltry weeks after the ad dropped, it more than tripled its valuation. Per the Wall Street Journal, the company raised new funding to the tune of a $2 billion valuation.

That’s a huge difference, and it’s mostly come on the back of Sweeney’s viral ad. Prior to that, sure Novig had a working deal with the New York Mets and had garnered a loyal podcast following. Most people, myself included though, had never heard of it.

As for the ads, Novig CEO Jacob Fortinsky has said the company never intended to create the ads for ladies in sports or to offend any ladies in sports, noting:

The CEO went on to say he and the company knew Sweeney had detractors that pre-dated her work with the sports betting company. The Internet has hated on previous campaigns like her AE Jeans campaign or that time she did an ad for Ford. (To note, the jeans campaign that also received backlash also ended up being good for American Eagle.)

Still, it was worth the risk for the company to say yes, though Fortinsky also said he felt she “did a great job" at the end of the day. Now, if Wall Street is any indication, it was a partnership that made sense for both sides.

The late Matthew Perry is at the center of an upcoming docuseries that will soon be available for Netflix subscription holders to stream. Directed by Mary Robertson, The One About Matthew Perry is a three-part doc that chronicles the beloved actor’s life, career and death. One obvious question fans might have about the doc is whether Perry’s Friends co-stars are involved in any shape or form. Now, it seems Jennifer Aniston and co. are reportedly not participating, with Aniston having personal reasons for not doing so.

Perry starred alongside Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer on all 10 seasons of Friends. During that time, the group famously became close and maintained their personal friendships even after the show ended its run in 2004. When it comes to the Perry doc, Page Six reports that Aniston was allegedly approached to be interviewed for the production. An insider claimed, however, that there was “no way” the Emmy-winning actress would’ve joined the doc, due to the difficult subject matter and more:

Aniston and Perry became particularly close during their stint on the aforementioned NBC sitcom, sharing both fun memories and those that weren’t so pleasant. For instance, during an interview conducted several years ago, Perry recalled Aniston lovingly confronting him about his addiction struggles. Also, the late comic recalled Aniston and his co-stars getting emotional after filming their show’s final episode, though he admitted to not sobbing himself due to his drug usage.

Perry died in 2023 at the age of 54 due to a combination of ketamine usage and accidental drowning. The Fools Rush In star was widely mourned in Hollywood, with various celebrities paying tribute to him. Aniston, Schwimmer and other Friends stars also penned emotional tributes to Perry. When it comes to the ensemble’s decision not to participate in the upcoming Perry doc, another source says this:

Since Perry’s death, several of his former co-stars have shared their memories of working with him on Friends. Kudrow also opened up about rewatching the show when marathons began to play following Perry’s passing. Aniston – who texted with Perry the morning before he died – has also opened up about their friendship. When asked how fans could continue to honor her late colleague, Aniston only gave a two-word response – “celebrate him.”

In terms of the upcoming docuseries, what can’t be said with certainty is whether or not Perry’s longtime friends/co-stars will decide to watch it after reportedly opting not to participate. Regardless of that, based on what’s been said and shown of the doc, Robertson and her team seem keen on diving deep into Perry’s life and examining the various complexities that made him so unique.

The One About Matthew Perry will be available to stream on Netflix starting on October 27. Also, fans can still watch Perry alongside his Friends co-stars by streaming the show in its entirety with an HBO Max subscription.

Tom Cruise loves movies. This is a man who will happily spend his limited free time attending somebody else’s premiere, posting about 2026 movie releases he personally thinks audiences should see and then (of course) piloting his own helicopter to his own film release. So I was not exactly surprised to see him celebrating Digger after Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s strange, ambitious new satire finally arrived in theaters. What caught my attention was director Ron Howard showing up in the replies.

Cruise shared a collection of behind-the-scenes photos on X, thanked the people who helped make the movie, and told fans how proud he was of the finished product. He wrote:

Then Ron Howard, who directed Cruise in Far and Away, jumped in with his own reaction, and the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s comments about Tom's performance have me even more curious about a movie critics cannot seem to agree on. That division is exactly why his response interests me. Howard did not simply drop a “Congrats, Tom!” underneath the post. The Apollo 13 and A Beautiful Mind filmmaker had apparently seen the movie, and he had plenty to say about the Mission: Impossible star’s work. He wrote:

That tracks with basically everything the Top Gun franchise helmer has said about making Digger. The movie represents a pretty dramatic detour from the franchise-heavy stretch of his career, putting him in heavy prosthetics as Digger Rockwell, an obscenely wealthy oil tycoon whose actions help trigger an environmental catastrophe. Iñárritu surrounded him with a ridiculous cast, too. Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg and Emma D’Arcy all appear in the film, which was shot entirely in VistaVision.

Reviews have been all over the place. Digger currently sits around the halfway mark with critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with reactions ranging from people calling it wildly inventive to others finding the whole thing exhausting and self-important.

Howard, who has been directing movies for nearly 50 years, lends significant credibility to his endorsement. He has a deep understanding of performances, and I appreciate that his praise isn't generic. When he says Cruise’s work needs to be “thought about and discussed” after viewing, it implies something more intriguing at play than just another instance of the actor excelling at being himself.

That lines up with some of the more positive reactions to Digger. Even critics split on the movie have singled out Cruise for throwing himself into a deliberately obnoxious, exaggerated character far removed from Ethan Hunt or Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Cruise praising his own movie might be a bit expected, but Ron Howard showing up unsolicited to call the performance “one of those rare ones,” though? Yeah, that moves the needle for me.

Digger is playing in theaters now, and given how violently divided people seem to be over it (and even Guillermo del Toro defending it against haters), this feels like one I need to see before the internet decides what I’m supposed to think.

Ahead of this week’s Saturday Night Live episode, a lot of fans wondered if the show would comment on the Cornell 7. The sketch comedy institution has built its reputation on addressing the social issues everyone is talking about, but given the sensitive and legal nature of the case, which involves allegations of sexual assault and questions about consent, morality, drug use and duty of care, many suspected the writers would avoid the issue altogether. Let the record show they did not. Michael Che addressed the case and used it as an opportunity to dunk on Colin Jost and his Ivy League education.

The joke in question happened during Weekend Update. Che referenced the case and said it’s time for men to start holding other men accountable. He said we all know of friends who seem like a nice guy but definitely are not. As he was talking, however, the camera kept cutting to Jost, making it seem like his co-anchor was actually the person he was talking about. That became especially clear when he brought up “weird privileged Ivy League types,” as Jost graduated from Harvard.

Some of the funniest jokes play very differently based on whether you’re reading them or seeing the actual footage, and this joke is a great example of that. I love that if you weren’t watching the actual show, you would have no idea Che was actually dunking on his co-anchor (which he does a lot). You would think he was just offering commentary on the Cornell 7 case and taking some shots at kids at elite universities.

You can watch the actual footage from Weekend Update below, which starts at the 3:40 mark.

You never quite know how SNL is going to handle social issues, divisive legal cases and even politics. There are times in which the show tries to offer really daring commentary. There are times it takes the easy joke everyone else is making, and there are times like this in which it talks about the controversy but does so in a way that moves the target onto someone else entirely. It’s never a one size fits all solution.

Regardless, last night’s Saturday Night Live had a lot to offer outside Weekend Update. Friend of the show Dakota Johnson hosted for the third time and brought Taylor Swift alongside her for a fun cameo during her monologue. She also delivered some really fun and out there sketches including one where she played a really mean girlfriend and another where she played a doctor encouraging a woman not to sing to a family member in a coma because it wasn’t going to help. I’d definitely encourage you to check out the full episode.

The show will return next week with host Shane Gillis before taking a break for a few weeks and returning on Halloween.

Netflix has an unhealthy hold on me when it comes to reality TV shows. No matter how many I consciously try to avoid, eventually I will probably watch them all. I wanted to avoid Wonka’s The Golden Ticket because I am against the AI use of Gene Wilder’s voice. It feels ghoulish and disrespectful to his legacy. Additionally, it’s not used well in the series. A voice actor could have done the job just as well, or an actor playing Wonka. Also, as a Big Brother fan, I didn’t want to see a familiar face, even for a few seconds.

Boredom and curiosity won. I watched Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, and I have some thoughts.

Warning: Spoilers are ahead. Proceed with caution.

Wonka's The Golden Ticket Was A Very Stressful Reality TV Show, But That Worked

Wonka’s The Golden Ticket doesn’t come close to perfect. Only 14 percent on Rotten Tomatoes feels a little unnecessarily harsh, but not without merit. However, the hit Netflix reality TV show has some really strong aspects. Its stress level is one of its main strengths. You cannot watch Wonka’s The Golden Ticket without a bit of anxiety.

This works because Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has always felt like a high-stress movie. The children constantly find themselves in life-or-death situations. The Netflix show feels less menacing than the movie and book, however, a sense of stress echoes throughout the show, as it did in the story's original inception.

I Was Really Happy About The Winner Of The Season

I have seen so many Netflix reality TV shows that I often notice patterns between them. A major one is not making the winner’s journey so obvious. Many reality TV shows have multiple main characters and don’t focus on the eventual winner until toward the end of the season. Sometimes that works, and sometimes that makes it hard to know and root for them. Wonka’s The Golden Ticket doesn’t have this problem.

We meet Gabrielle Wright early in the show. Though she isn’t a main character throughout, she plays an important role early in the season. We watch her winner’s journey unaware that that’s what we’re witnessing, even at the end.

By halfway through Wonka’s The Golden Ticket, I was rooting for Gabi. She was charismatic and a strategic game player. I didn’t always agree with her decisions, and she was frustrating at points. However, she plays a well-rounded and dynamic game. This makes her feel more deserving than some of the other contestants. She also didn't have her partner by her side for most of the season.

Gabi’s journey highlights that the show knows how to tell an engaging story without giving away the winner before the end. Other Netflix shows should take notes.

Wonka's The Golden Ticket Has A Lot Of Great Tributes To The Movie That Give It A Nice Dose Of Nostalgia

It’s really unfortunate that Wonka’s The Golden Ticket uses AI because there were many other ways it could have added Wonka without it. The show consistently proves it can pay homage to the movie in cool and inventive ways. The whole factory looks so much like the original.

Additionally, the series makes sure to emphasize how important the film has been to many generations. The people behind Wonka’s The Golden Ticket clearly love Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It shows in the tone, details, and tributes.

Stream Wonka’s The Golden Ticket on Netflix.

If you’ve raised your eyebrow over Coach Beard’s evolving look in Season 4 of Ted Lasso, which is currently airing on the 2026 TV schedule, you’re definitely not alone. From the new blue eyes and the hairstyle to the piercings and changes in his wardrobe, things look different for Brendan Hunt’s character. In fact, he’s starting to look like a different character from the Emmy-winning comedy, and now I can’t stop thinking about it.

Personally, I’m finding it all a bit jarring, and maybe that’s the point. Ever since Coach Beard was told he’s old on New Year’s Eve, he’s been in a bit of a tailspin. Call it a midlife crisis if you’re looking for a label, but he seems to be trying to set himself apart as being younger and more hip in the eyes of those around him. The fact that it’s all manifesting externally seems like a cry for help that makes it all feel like someone needs to sit him down and have a conversation. Or at least they should let him know that sharing a hairstyle with Jamie Tartt may not be the best way to go.

In a case of not being able to unsee it once you see it, it’s hard not to notice that we’ve seen Coach Beard's latest haircut and bold fashion choices before. And it’s not a case of who wears it better. It’s really more down to what’s going on and why he’s choosing to express it this way. As one of the best examples of friendship on television, we’re at the point where Ted should probably be a little less subtle in his concern and address this a little more directly with his pal. However, until then, I’m also curious to see how much further the Jamie Tartt-ification of Coach Beard will go.

Since the start of Ted Lasso, Coach Beard has always been a bit of a mystery. Brendan Hunt's Beard has always provided a balance to Jason Sudeikis’ heartfelt optimism, as he's been a reliable second-in-command on and off the field. However, it’s also clear that whatever happened in the life he was leading in the three years since Ted’s departure in the Season 3 finale had an effect on him and has made him feel a bit off-balance. All around, it’s an interesting choice for that to manifest in the hair styling of Jamie Tartt, as perfectly laid out in the Instagram post below:

While critical response to Ted Lasso Season 4 has been mixed, the thing that truly makes one of the best Apple shows so special is the friendships. From Rebecca and Keeley to Roy and Jamie to Ted and Beard, it’s all friendship goals to aspire to. Hopefully, Ted can figure out exactly what’s going on with Beard before we get to the point where Phil Dunster starts playing him.

There is still the finale of Ted Lasso, which you can watch with an Apple TV subscription, to go before Season 4 wraps up. Even though we don’t yet know what the future of the characters is beyond that, I’m curious to see where things are left for Coach Beard and what he looks like by the time the end credits roll.

Shemar Moore is officially back as Hondo on the 2026 TV schedule. Following S.W.A.T.’s third and final cancellation at CBS, the spinoff, S.W.A.T. Exiles, premiered with good reviews. I am so happy that S.W.A.T. is back and just can’t seem to die. However, this does make me wonder if Moore will ever return to Criminal Minds, and he weighed in on the possibility.

Before taking on the role of Daniel “Hondo” Harrelson on S.W.A.T., Moore starred as FBI Special Agent Derek Morgan in the first 11 seasons of Criminal Minds. He briefly returned in guest appearances at the end of Season 12 and the beginning of Season 13, but fans have not seen him since then. While Moore hasn’t been back to Criminal Minds for a while, that doesn’t mean that the interest isn’t there, as he told TV Insider:

Plenty of fans, like myself, have been wanting Moore back on Criminal Minds, even more so since the start of Evolution. Unfortunately, as Moore pointed out, he’s been a bit busy with S.W.A.T., which premiered in 2017, just a year after he left Criminal Minds. Despite the two shows being on the same network and filming in the same city, schedules were probably a bit complicated, which is why Moore only briefly returned.

Now with S.W.A.T. Exiles, the actor is finding himself busy once again. However, even though he’s focused on playing Hondo, it sounds like he would be more than happy to return as Derek Morgan. It's worth noting that S.W.A.T. Exiles has already been renewed for Season 2, though, meaning Moore’s schedule is going to be busy once again. Luckily, Criminal Minds: Evolution has been a hit for those with a Paramount+ subscription, and there doesn’t seem to be anything stopping the show any time soon. So, hopefully that means Moore can work something out that makes it possible for him to balance both S.W.A.T. and Criminal Minds.

While Moore hasn't been back in a while, Criminal Minds: Evolution has been bringing back some fan-favorite characters who are not part of the current main cast. Matthew Gray Gubler made a surprise appearance during Season 18 of the procedural as Dr. Spencer Reid, but with him starring in an upcoming CBS series, fans may not be seeing Reid again any time soon. Like Moore, Gubler has also been pretty busy with other projects and has been asked to appear on numerous occasions, so it was nice that he was able to make time for a brief cameo. Maybe, someday, the S.W.A.T. star can do the same.

As much as I would love to see Shemar Moore back on Criminal Minds, I’m not so upset that the alternative is having him back on S.W.A.T. New episodes of S.W.A.T. Exiles air on Fridays on Starz. If you want to see Moore on Criminal Minds, though, all episodes are streaming on Paramount+. Season 20 will be coming soon, and there’s no telling what will happen or who could be showing up at the BAU, especially following the Season 19 finale bummer.

Mike Colter has played quite a few roles over the course of his career, but his turn as Luke Cage in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is arguably what he’s best known for. Plenty of fans were disappointed when the character’s eponymous show was canceled in 2018 after two seasons at Netflix. Colter’s Cage has since returned, though, having done so in the Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finale and will return in Season 3. Now, Colter is opening up to CinemaBlend about why his reprisal feels as weird as one might expect.

Ahead of Cage’s return amid the 2026 TV schedule, it’d been some time since he’d shown up in the MCU, with his last notable appearance coming in Jessica Jones’ series finale in 2019. Now, Colter is in a position to not only play Power Man again but to reunite with co-stars Krysten Ritter (Jones), Finn Jones (Danny Rand/Iron Fist) and of course, Charlie Cox (Matt Murdock/Daredevil). While promoting his new show, Cupertino, Colter spoke out his DD Season 3 experience and what it was like being back with his castmates:

Talk about experiencing déjà vu. However, Colter also said this about his long-hoped-for MCU reunion:

Personally, I can understand why it would be a bit jarring for Colter to be back in Cage’s shoes so many years after getting out of them. I mean, playing the character again after being away from him for several years is one thing, but also joining his fellow Defenders for DD Season 3 is a whole other surreal layer. So I think a “time warp” – not one caused by the time travel established in Avengers: Endgame – is a fitting way to sum up the feeling. In spite of that, it seems like the Evil alum had a good time.

Before Cage’s return was confirmed, Colter spoke quite frequently about the prospect of it happening (even whilst keeping his reprisal a secret). Colter gave fans hope this past January when he teased that he’d had “conversations” with Marvel about returning. Not long after, the actor also said that if he returned as Cage, he’d want to explore his position as the “Sheriff of Harlem” even more. Now that he is officially back, Colter is grateful, though it’s also made for an interesting work schedule for him:

It’s my hope that Cage won’t be doing next to nothing in Daredevil Season 3, which will be the show’s last. Fans probably shouldn’t worry on that front, though, as everything that’s been teased about the season thus far suggests it’s going to close out the show on a high note. I’m still bummed up about it getting canceled, but I’m feeling better after hearing Matthew Lillard (who plays Mr. Charles) call the final season “explosive.”

Needless to say, I’m pumped to see how Mike Colter and the other Defenders alums figure into the narrative. Also, once the season drops, I’m eager to hear some other BTS tidbits about what it was like for Colter to shoot specific scenes with his castmates. We’ll see what happens with the bulletproof do-gooder when Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 premieres in March 2027 and, in the meantime, stream the first two seasons as well as Luke Cage with a Disney+ subscription.

When I watch a new horror movie, the last word I expect to use to describe it is “relatable.” However, that’s what I was thinking about as I walked out of Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil. I think this entry on the 2026 movie schedule is worthy of that word too, because at the center of it is just a normal dude who is put into a situation that he has no idea how to handle. And I gotta say, as someone who is also just a normal person, if I were him, I probably would have acted the exact same way.

I Do Fear I Am As Jumpy As Bryan

While people are jumpy in plenty of horror movies, there was something about the terror Austin Abrams’ Bryan felt that really hit home. At no point was he trying really hard to be the hero or act like he was fearless. He was simply a terrified guy who was trying to deliver a package and survive. So, he didn’t hold back his fear, as highlighted by many high-pitched screams and exasperated reactions.

Now, I am easily spooked. So, like Bryan, if I were being chased by zombies, I’d be screaming, running as fast as I could and jumping literally anytime anything moved. This is what made Cregger’s video game adaptation of Resident Evil so entertaining to me, and I loved that I was able to relate to how scared Bryan was.

As Someone Who Does Not Play Video Games, I Related Too Hard To Bryan’s Incompetence

I’ve read that watching Resident Evil made people feel the same way the games make them feel. While I’ve never played the video game, I can confirm that watching Bryan traverse this world made me feel the same way I feel anytime I play a video game too, which is clueless and fairly incompetent.

Now, it’s been said that Bryan represents gamers, not necessarily the heroes we see in video games, and I agree with that. However, he also represents those of us who have no idea what we’re doing when we grab a controller. So, yes, while the character literally is a gamer who has no clue how to use a gun, he also is a representation of how I feel anytime I try to shoot a fake gun in a video game.

Bryan not knowing how to switch off the safety to use his weapons, and his constant attempts and failures at trying to get past a lock were hilarious. As a button-smasher and truly inept gamer, this movie felt like a representation of what me playing Resident Evil would look like, as well as what I would be like if I were actually put into this zombie-filled situation.

Now, while I do relate to Bryan and his actions, I have to note that I 100% would have been smart enough to not throw away my ladder in that barn. However, otherwise, in almost every other scenario, I likely would have been as clueless and horrified as our leading man. And that’s why Zach Cregger’s critically acclaimed take on Resident Evil is such an unexpectedly relatable horror movie.

When it comes to iconic Saturday Night Live stars, fewer managed to leave their marks on pop culture than Chris Farley. The beloved comedian managed to make a major impact on SNL in just five seasons and crafted some memorable characters. Off camera, though, Farley sadly dealt with his share of personal problems and, on at least one occasion, that spilled into his work. A couple of Farley’s co-stars once tried to hide him when he was inebriated, though his boss, Lorne Michaels, had a very warm response.

Farley – who was on SNL from 1990 to 1995 – contended with alcoholism, substance abuse, mental health struggles and more during his lifetime. Co-star Melanie Hutsell spoke about a time at which the star of (the highly quotable) Tommy Boy approached her and a fellow co-star. At the time, Farley was apparently drunk and was rambling as he attempted to express remorse for his appearance. Hutsell didn’t hold back when describing the situation to Vice TV (as shared on Instagram):

Hutsell – who was on the sketch comedy series from 1991 to 1994 – didn’t specify the “David” she was referring to. It may be fair to assume that she’s referencing fellow series alum David Spade, who was good friends with Farley and found Hollywood success with him. Still, we can’t say for sure whether it was indeed the Joe Dirt star. All that aside, though, Hutsell went on to say that she and David had quite an ordeal as they sought to conceal Farley. However, as the Lady Dynamite alum further explained, they were unsuccessful:

I can’t even imagine the feeling the trio had when coming across the SNL creator himself. Michaels, given his professional stature, can surely be an intimidating guy upon first glance regardless of whether a person works for him or not. Overall, the Canadian film and TV producer strikes me as a man who doesn’t suffer fools. However, none of that was apparently present when he encountered the inebriated Farley with his co-stars. Hutsell recalls Michaels’ reaction as follows:

That certainly sounds more like a concerned parent than a stringent exec, and the former definitely tracks for Michaels. Over the years, many SNL alums have spoken about receiving guidance from Michaels or being on the receiving end of a kind gesture from him. For example, Pete Davidson has spoken about Michaels stepping in as a father-like figure after his own dad died on 9/11. Maya Rudolph also gushed about her former boss suggesting a nursery be built in her office after finding out she was pregnant.

In the case of Chris Farley, he sadly died at the age of 33 of an overdose in 1997, and his loss is still felt by so many. What still gives me comfort, though, is him having people like Lorne Michaels and Melanie Hutsell in his corner while contending with his personal challenges. Farley remains immortalized due to his work on Saturday Night Live, and anyone who has a Peacock subscription can enjoy that work by streaming those classic episodes.

Have you ever wanted to go on an adventure in the Amazon? Welp, the latest of new horror movies, Beware Boiúna, might change your mind. In a similar vein to 1997’s (highly rewatchable) Anaconda, this new film about a group of people who find themselves terrorized by a big snake while in the South American rainforest. But, one especially nasty scene has nothing to do with fictional snakes. It’s about a real bug that can literally get under your skin, and CinemaBlend found out how the moment was pulled off.

When CB spoke to Beware Boiúna director Mike P. Nelson about his tastes regarding gross-out moments, he pointed to the making of one memorable scene. In his words:

A botfly belongs to a family of flies whose larvae live as internal parasites of mammals, and I’m shuddering even thinking about it. Anyways, in Beware Boiúna Will Close’s Callum gets some in his back and Jessica Rothe’s Alli extracts them out of him. As Nelson shared, the scene was accomplished practically. The filmmaker added:

Eww! But, that’s kind of the point though right? Nelson and co. deserve a lot of credit for pulling off such a scene using practical effects, though. The director also said this about deciding to have the scene in the film:

What's also unsettling is that Botflies are much more common than giant snakes, so people may really want to watch themselves if they're venturing into the rainforest. You’ll mostly find them in specific tropical regions like Central and South America like where the team on the humanitarian medical mission is in Beware Boiúna.

Of course, though, the main creature in Nelson's movie is a one-hundred foot long mythical serpent who’s famously talked about in Amazonian folklore. It’s depicted in this new film as a terrifying force of nature that seeks to protect the jungle.

Not only is the film led by Jessica Rothe (who recently shared a Happy Death Day 3 update), but it also stars Kiana Madeira from the Fear Street trilogy and another horror mainstay, Upgrade’s Logan Marshall-Green. Beware Boiúna is Mike P. Nelson’s fourth feature film following 2018’s The Domestics, 2021’s Wrong Turn and last year’s Silent Night, Deadly Night, each of which dwell within the horror genre. And he’s not leaving the genre as he’s been hired to make the next Saw movie with Blumhouse and Atomic Monster.

You can check out Beware Boiúna in theaters now. And, horror fans, it’s the perfect time to check out the 2026 movie schedule given so many are coming out this month.

Yellowstone may be done, but Kayce Dutton sure isn’t. Luke Grimes returned to his beloved role on the 2026 TV schedule for the new CBS spinoff, Marshals, and he wasn’t alone. He was joined by Brecken Merrill, who returned to play his son, Tate Dutton, and more. Unfortunately, Kayce’s wife Monica (Kelsey Asbille) did not come back, and it was revealed early on that she had died. Now, with Season 2 set to premiere soon, a Marshals star is weighing in on the fan reactions to Monica’s death and whether Kayce could move on with Dre.

Marshals' Ash Santos Opens Up About The Reactions To Monica's Death

When Marshals was announced, Asbille was surprisingly absent from the casting updates. It was eventually revealed in the series premiere that Monica died from cancer caused by toxic pollution on the Broken Rock Reservation. No one saw it coming, and Grimes himself was upset about the death. Plenty of fans shared Grimes’ feelings over it, especially given the fact that it happened off-screen. However, there were also critics of Asbille and her work on Yellowstone.

Now, with Kayce's relationship with Dre developing, Marshals star Ash Santos opened up to CinemaBlend about the reactions to Monica’s death and her adoration for Asbille:

Not surprisingly, those who weren’t fans of Monica have been wanting Kayce to be with someone else, such as Santos’ Andrea “Dre” Cruz. However, considering Kayce is still mourning his late wife and trying to raise their son while also still getting used to his new job, it might be a while before he even thinks about moving on.

Even though Dre and Kayce are seemingly getting closer, for Santos, what's going on is more about building their friendship and respecting his boundaries:

Having a friend be there for Kayce and his son is definitely what he needs the most, at least right now. And Santos is as understanding about that as ever, as is Dre. Whether or not either will eventually act on their supposedly blossoming feelings for each other is unknown. If that does happen, it may not be for a while.

How Ash Santos Feels About Workplace Relationships And Kayce And Dre's Potential

That being said, workplace relationships can be a bit complicated, as shown in basically every movie and TV show ever. Of course, sometimes it works out, and other times it stays complicated. So, if Kayce and Dre were to take that next step, they'd also have to navigate the fact that they work together.

Marshals has already started building up a workplace romance with Cal (Logan Marshall-Green) and Belle (Arielle Kebbel). Whether or not the same could happen to Kayce and Dre down the line remains to be seen. However, Santos shared her take on their potential relationship:

Marshals is only heading into its second season, and with the series doing so well already, it’s likely to stick around for at least a little while. That probably means the show will have time to build up a romantic relationship between Kayce and Dre, if that’s the way it’s going to go.

For now, fans will just have to settle for their friendship and work relationship as Kayce continues getting used to life without Monica. The Season 2 premiere of Marshals airs on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET on CBS, it will stream the next day for those with a Paramount+ subscription.

The era of Megan Fox and MGK is officially over, as it’s been reported for a while now that the pair are no longer an item. Nevertheless, the pair remain linked due to sharing a daughter (the uniquely named Saga Blade) and have reportedly established a firm co-parenting relationship. All the while, MGK has been at the center of dating rumors involving Dakota Johnson, and neither he nor she have confirmed or denied the chatter. All the while, it’s being alleged that Fox has a few concerns.

A recent report echoes the claim that MGK – formerly known as Machine Gun Kelly – (36) and Fox (40) “have a good coparenting relationship,” and she allegedly “does care about him.” In Touch Weekly’s source even goes as far as to claim that the Jennifer’s Body icon has “heard lots of good things about Dakota” and has “got no issues welcoming her to the tribe.” However, the unnamed person also says the purported romance between Johnson (36) and the “Bloody Valentine” performer gives Fox pause for a key reason:

Fox and MGK – whose real name is Colson Baker – met and began dating in 2020 after meeting on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass. In 2022, Baker and Fox became engaged, and that engagement was later called off in 2024 amid rumors of infidelity on the former’s part. But, later in 2024, Fox confirmed that she and MGK were expecting their first child together, and she was born in March 2025. The little one’s birth was followed by claims that Fox and Baker’s co-parenting relationship had broken down.

While that situation has allegedly cooled off and Megan Fox supposedly has no beef with Johnson, the source claims the Transformers alum is unsure of the stability of her ex’s purported new relationship. They say:

Rumors have been swirling around Johnson and Baker for weeks now. In September, the pair were spotted in New York together near Taylor Swift’s apartment and, shortly after, Johnson was present when MGK walked the runway at Milan Fashion Week's Vogue World 2026 show. Sources have since claimed that MGK and Johnson met at Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in July and hit it off. As for what’s really going on with Johnson and MGK, they apparently won’t label it. As for Fox, she allegedly has these thoughts:

There are still more than a few unknown variables when it comes to Johnson and MGK’s supposed relationship. While Johnson hasn’t specifically discussed the rapper publicly, she is cognizant of the media attention surrounding her love life in general. Johnson recently addressed those interested in her relationships, saying that the speculation gets “ridiculous.” While she also said she didn’t care, Johnson opined that such people should “get a life.”

It’s anyone’s guess as to whether anything concrete might come of the chatter surrounding MGK and Dakota Johnson though, if they are an item, it sounds like Megan Fox may not be opposed. And, as for Fox herself, reports suggest she’s not all that interested in dating right now.

If you’re not into anime, then I might blow your mind, because Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is actually one of the highest-grossing animated movies OF ALL TIME.

In fact, once you get through a lot of the Disney and Pixar movies on the list (and my GOAT, Super Mario Bros. The Movie), you’ll find Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle at number 30. It made over $790 million worldwide and did well on opening weekend here in the U.S., too, but it dropped off sharply in the weeks that followed.

Well, given that Infinity Castle is now available with a Netflix subscription, I thought I’d watch it since I used to like Demon Slayer, but hoo boy, after watching Infinity Castle, I remember just why I STOPPED watching Demon Slayer. I'll explain.

This Movie Has Way Too Many Characters That It Thinks I Should Care About

I remember when I first heard of Demon Slayer. One of my students was BIG into it, and he told me that it was on Netflix. I asked him if the series was still going on or if it was over, and he said that it was over. You see, I didn't want to get into a One Piece situation where I'd get into the show, and it had like a million episodes.

So, I watched all of the episodes that were available at the time on Netflix only to realize that the series wasn't over. In fact, there were SEVERAL more episodes to go. My student chalked this up to a miscommunication on his part, but I was into the show by this point, so I didn't mind. The only problem - there were WAY too many characters that I didn't care about. In fact, aside from Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Zenitsu, I honestly couldn't care less about the Demon Slayer Corps.

I stopped watching after Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train because that movie pushed a lot of the characters that I didn't care about. And now that I've watched Infinity Castle, I remember just how much I don't care about most of these characters, as many of them have important moments in this film, but I was still so bored!

Everybody Is Running, But They Don't Seem To Be Going Anywhere

Call me an Unc all you like, but my favorite anime comes from the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fist of the North Star, Dragon Ball Z, Cowboy Bebop–the thing I loved about shows like these was that they always felt like they were GOING somewhere.

Well, one problem I used to have with Demon Slayer was that it always felt like it was going NOWHERE. Yes, the show feels propulsive with all of the running and slashing, but it always felt like all that running was for naught, and the same could be said for Infinity Castle.

That's the whole conceit of this film. The main antagonist, Muzan, is hidden somewhere in the castle, and the Demon Slayer Corps is out to kill him, but I feel like the whole movie (which is 2 hours and 35 minutes, by the way) is just a whole lot of running to nowhere. What a rip!

The Action Is Enthralling At First...But Then Grows Tiresome

Lastly, when I started Infinity Castle, I thought, Oh, yeah. NOW I remember why I used to love this. The fight scenes are so cool! And they are cool…for a little while. The animation when the Demon Slayer Corps do their breathing techniques is vibrant and expressive, but watching that for over two hours is a real slog! I mean, by the hour-and-a-half mark, I had to get up and walk around since I was FALLING ASLEEP.

It doesn't help that none of the demons are all that interesting, either (IN MY OPINION). If anything, Infinity Castle reminded me that certain anime are just not for me. Needless to say, I won't be watching Infinity Castle - Part 2. I guess I'll just have to go back to watching peak anime…like Attack on Titan.

The looks Florence Pugh has been rocking in the lead-up to East of Eden’s release on the 2026 TV schedule have been ones for the record books. From bold colors to edgy homages to older times, she’s been pushing boundaries and wearing outfits that I’ll probably never forget. Her latest fashion moment fits right in with that statement, as she wore a clinging nude gown for a trippy photoshoot.

In a BTS photoshoot from the London premiere of Zoe Kazan's book-to-screen adaptation of East of Eden, Florence Pugh can be seen posing for a mirror-like image that shows her in this skin-tight and nude gown six times. Take a look:

Now, let’s dive into the details of this fit. The Dune: Part Two actress is wearing Rodarte’s PS27 Pink Iridescent Slip Gown with Rhinestone Details, according to Kate and Laura Mulleavy’s Instagram. She was styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, and per her post, the actress’s look is complemented by Bvlgari jewelry.

Personally, I’m obsessed with the matching scarf she has looped around her neck that goes with the dress perfectly and juxtaposes the form-fitting garment. I also adore the updo Pugh is rocking with this fit, because, to me, it helps give the ensemble a really cool Old Hollywood vibe.

Along with this ensemble being fabulous by itself, it’s also such a cool entry into the catalog of looks Florence Pugh has been curating for the East of Eden press tour. As the countdown to this show’s release ticked down, the actress went out there with a chartreuse corset number, and she went classic with a beautiful, voluminous black gown. Overall, her outfits have shown off her range, and they’ve also all come together to create a classic yet edgy set that helps highlight her new project.

I mean, Pugh has done everything from going full Victorian for one look to rocking statement colors like bright green and butter yellow for others. She’s always been fearless and bold with her fashion (I mean she is a queen of the sheer trend, for example), and she’s proved that in so many ways on this press tour. This nude fit highlights that point as well.

With all that said, if you’d like to see the project she wore all these outfits for, you can stream Zoe Kazan's take on East of Eden with a Netflix subscription now. In it, Pugh plays Cathy Ames, and you can see her performing alongside actors like Christopher Abbott, Mike Faist, Hoon Lee, Ciarán Hinds and Joseph Zada.

Then, prepare yourself for more iconic looks from Florence Pugh. That's because she’ll be back out and promoting her releases on the 2026 movie schedule soon, as both Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three will be hitting theaters on December 18.

The NCIS franchise is expanding once again on the 2026 TV schedule with the newest spinoff, NCIS: New York. Premiering in a matter of days, the series will bring back LL Cool J’s Sam Hanna along with a new crop of NCIS Special Agents. Even though it has yet to premiere, fans already know about a small crossover. Franchise OG Brian Dietzen is set to appear in the premiere episode as Dr. Jimmy Palmer, but could we be getting more from him than just a one-off episode? LL and the EP are weighing in on the possibility.

Along with the report that Dietzen would appear in New York's premiere episode, it's also been said that the spinoff will bring in more franchise stars. It’s not so surprising, considering the amount of crossovers that have happened throughout the NCIS franchise in the last two decades. While it’s unknown whether Jimmy will be making his way to the Big Apple again after the debut episode, LL Cool J told TV Insider that he's down for it to happen following his latest experience working with Dietzen:

Sam and Jimmy’s paths have crossed numerous times, most recently in Season 23 of NCIS, so it’s going to be fun to see them together again in New York. Not only that, but it will probably be nice for Sam to see a familiar face. All in all, fans have seen that Sam and Jimmy make a pretty great team, even if they only work together briefly, and LL Cool J has a take on why the characters work so well together:

This is the great thing about franchises. You never know who could pop up on what show and for how long. Now that there’s another NCIS spinoff, there are even more opportunities for crossovers to happen. Of course, with NCIS filming in Los Angeles and New York shooting in NYC, that does make collaboration a bit more difficult. However, NY showrunner Byron Balasco is not counting out another Jimmy Palmer appearance and more:

I would love nothing more than for Dietzen to pop up on New York multiple times. Obviously, the show hasn't even aired yet, but I don't think my hopes are premature. It excites me that the spinoff's team sounds like they’re all interested in having Dietzen return to the series, but we’ll just have to see how everything shakes out. At the very least, NCIS and NCIS: New York are going to be paired on Tuesday nights all season, which should make for two exciting hours of TV!

Even if Dietzen doesn’t appear on NCIS: New York again any time soon, fans will be able to watch his appearance in the series premiere, which airs on Tuesday, October 6 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, following the Season 24 premiere of NCIS. Also, new episodes will be available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription the following day.

Spoilers for Verity are ahead! You can catch the book-to-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s novel in theaters now.

When Verity premiered on the 2026 movie schedule, the debate about its ending continued. Much like the conversation sparked by its source material’s conclusion, this movie leaves you wondering what the truth is. That happens in part because of a letter from Verity that Dakota Johnson’s Lowen finds at the very end of the film that flips what we’ve learned from Verity’s manuscript on its head. So, when I chatted with the cast, I had to ask Johnson how that letter changed her character’s feelings in the final seconds of the movie.

To break down what happens in the film, the majority of it follows Lowen as she moves into Verity (Anne Hathaway) and Jeremy’s (Josh Hartnett) house to write a book. While there, she finds a manuscript written by Verity that paints herself as a total villain. In it, Hathaway's character even admits that she was responsible for the death of one of her children.

However, at the very end of the film, Lowen finds a letter where the titular character admits the manuscript was a writing exercise and none of it was true.

So, that leaves audiences wondering what the actual truth is. Plus, this letter is revealed after Lowen and Jeremy kill Verity, and as they are moving out of the house. Oh, and Lowen is pregnant. Therefore, there’s lots to unpack with the discovery of the letter. However, nothing is. Johnson’s character keeps it to herself and leaves the house with Jeremy.

Obviously, I had to ask The Materialists actress about all of this and how the discovery of the letter changes things for her character. Here’s what she had to say:

I think both things Johnson described are in play. Lowen must be in some kind of denial after finding that letter, considering it implies that all the reasons she had to believe Verity was a villain aren’t actually true. Therefore, her and Jeremy killing her becomes even worse. Plus, she’s pregnant, presumably with Jeremy’s child, and comprehending a letter like this amid that massive life change has to be nearly impossible.

No matter how you shake it, though, Lowen is not reacting to it in a good way, as Johnson explained:

It seems to me that Lowen is trying to get a clean slate after Verity’s death, and that letter makes that even harder to do. Johnson thinks that despite its discovery, her character is going to keep moving forward and try to block out what she just found. To her, that’s “sociopathic.” To me, it further proves that Lowen is just as potentially evil as Verity.

Overall, this ending certainly gives folks more reason to talk about Verity, and the letter changes literally everything we’ve spent almost all of the movie’s runtime learning. Lowen’s reaction to it makes the conclusion even more convoluted. However, Dakota Johnson’s explanation helps provide a bit of clarity as to why her character decided not to immediately say anything about what she found.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is still making headlines while serving his four-year (or 50-month) prison sentence and, last week, he caught attention for the lifestyle he’s allegedly been living behind bars. While it was previously said that Combs had settled into his life at FCI Fort Dix, it was just recently alleged that the ex-rapper had fellow inmates tending to his needs during his stint. Now, insiders are claiming there’s another side to this situation. Supposedly, Diddy made some hefty promises to the men who’d been assisting him in the pen.

Up to this point, the Sean John founder has allegedly been “running that prison like he owns the place” and, supposedly, “people compete to get close to him”. That same source who spoke to Rob Shuter for his Naughty But Nice substack also alleged that 56-year-old Combs “basically created a VIP section behind bars.” That’s, in great part, due to the men who’ve reportedly been helping Combs (who’s since been moved to solitary confinement). And, in exchange, he’s purportedly been offering them cash compensation, jobs and party invites:

As noted by Shuter, it was NBC that initially broke the news that fellow inmates were reportedly completing tasks for him like cooking, cleaning and handling fan mail. The report even claimed Combs would receive Chinese-style massages from one man. Despite the promises of compensation, another source suggests his fellow prisoners shouldn’t expect him to follow through with his promises of work and White Parties. The unnamed individual sums up that assumption as follows:

Something that’s been relatively consistent when it comes to reports about Combs is the notion of him being strategic in prison and trying to “manage his narrative” during his stint. Investigative reporter Cheyenne Roundtree – author of Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs – even alleged that Combs made a “forbidden” phone call to a member of his team to discuss a blog post. Roundtree’s coverage of the Grammy winner has been quite extensive, as she’s also broken down her thought process on his ability to thrive professionally amid controversies.

As for the controversy that led to Diddy’s imprisonment, he was arrested in 2024 in connection with a federal investigation and charged with several offenses. Combs went on trial from May to July 2025 and was ultimately charged with two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under The Mann Act. He was, however, acquitted of the more severe charges, which were sex-trafficking and racketeering. Combs was sentenced in the fall of 2025 and, since then his appeal attempt has been moving forward as well.

When it comes to what Sean Combs might do when he’s released, it’s been suggested that he wants to make a comeback. Roundtree also believes he’ll make one major career move – create a documentary to discuss his account of his legal issues. Of course, we don’t know for sure whether Combs’ post-prison plans will involve any of the people he reportedly made promises to, but what is known is that after a recent change, he’ll now be released on January 21, 2028.

I would imagine that even if you are as famous as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, it’s still surreal to have Paul McCartney sing at your wedding. Not only did he perform at their event held in Madison Square Garden, but he actually played a rare Beatles song for the occasion. Now, he’s shared a few words about it all.

The lore for Swift and Kelce’s wedding, which Brad Pitt called “the wedding of the century,” truly just keeps getting better. That was proven again when Paul McCartney appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live. During the interview, Kimmel asked the singer if he knew he’d be performing before he walked into MSG. The musician responded with the following words:

When Kimmel asked what song he sang, McCartney confirmed that he performed “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” Apparently, he has not performed The Beatles track since the ‘60s, per Rolling Stone, so this was a very, very big deal.

Kimmel then asked McCartney if that song was requested by Swift, and the singer said, “Yeah.” He followed that confirmation up with a great joke, as he said:

A duet of “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by Taylor Swift and Paul McCartney would have been absolutely iconic. I bet Travis Kelce felt like a pretty special guy. Anyway, overall, it was so sweet to hear McCartney confirm that this performance happened, because this track truly is perfect for a wedding, and it’s legendary that it was performed by the Beatle himself.

Obviously, the song is fitting for a wedding; however, the fact that McCartney was willing to perform it highlights how wonderful his relationship with Taylor Swift is. They’ve been friends for years, and they’ve supported each other by going to concerts and more. One time, Swift even moved the release date of her album, Evermore, so it didn’t compete with McCartney’s album, as he revealed on The Howard Stern Show. So, it makes perfect sense that he was willing to pull out such a rare song for his pal’s special day.

Along with McCartney, it’s been widely reported that Stevie Nicks also performed at the wedding. Plus, the ceremony was officiated by Adam Sandler, which Jason Kelce said he knew the comedian would “crush” at the job, and Conan O’Brien called the SNL vet’s officiating “perfection.” So, Kelce and Swift really lined up an A+ roster of performers for their wedding, and it resulted in many iconic moments – like McCartney performing a legendary Beatles song that very rarely gets played live.

Adding to all this, apparently, Swift and Kelce’s vows left many (including the 300-Lb football players) in tears. That just further goes to show how amazing this whole event was and how curated it was to highlight the couple’s love and union.

Overall, with each detail that’s revealed about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, I swoon a bit more. It sounds like it was such a lovely, personal and lavish night. Plus, with a guest list like theirs and performances from people like Paul McCartney, it’s no wonder this is a night that keeps getting talked about and will likely continue to be a massive topic of conversation.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has webbed up a considerable amount of success since its release on the 2026 movie schedule this past July. The Destin Daniel Cretton-directed superhero flick has not only broken box office records but also earned acclaim from critics. What’s also notable about this particular flick is that lead actor Tom Holland contributed a significant amount of ideas compared to his previous Spidey flicks. Still, I wasn’t expecting him to cite The Lego Batman Movie when explaining one of his pitches.

Much of Brand New Day centers on Holland’s web-slinger being heralded by the people of New York due to his success in combating crime in the city. However, as Peter Parker, he lives a relatively isolated life following the ending of 2021’s No Way Home, in which the world forgets who he is. That ultimately causes Peter to become depressed, especially when he sees the full lives his former friends – MJ and Ned – are living. As Holland explained, this was something that was greatly informed by Lego Batman:

Chris McKay’s Lego Movie spinoff sees the Dark Knight earning serious praise from the citizens of Gotham City, who assume he’s living it up with celebrities in super models in his spare time. In reality, the Bat goes home to an empty cave and has a deep sense of loneliness that he initially tries to deny. While the film makes fun of Batman at times, it’s also quite sentimental. While I’ll admit that I wouldn’t have immediately pegged the funny flick as an inspiration for Brand New Day, it makes sense. Holland also said this about his pitch:

The Lego Batman Movie was very well reviewed and, quite frankly, it’s just a fun film. I love that it now has a small creative link to Tom Holland’s Spider-Man franchise. Also, kudos to Holland for finding varied sources of inspiration for his new movie. I’d say it all paid off, given the position responses to Brand New Day. Of course, there’s also now talk regarding what the future may hold. While a fifth film is far from confirmed at this point, Sony head honcho Tom Rothman suggests the future could be bright.

Now, a high bar has been set by Brand New Day, since it deftly balances the superhero thrills with the grounded character elements. And I love that we can thank Lego Batman for (inadvertently) contributing to that approach. McKay’s movie deserves its flowers, and this new revelation from Tom Holland serves as a small, but neat, addition to its legacy.

Check out Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide. Also, grab an HBO Max subscription and stream The Lego Batman Movie now.

For the most part, I think the New York Times list of the 100 best shows of "Peak TV" in the 21st Century is good. Sure, there are some shows I’d move around, and I would have a different show at #1 (I would’ve voted for The Wire over Breaking Bad), but all in all, it’s fine. There are always some snubs and some surprises on lists like this, and one show I was shocked not to see anywhere in the top 100 is Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner. Really? I have a few thoughts on why that might be.

I Did Lose Interest In The Show

I’ll admit, I did fade out of the show towards the end of its 5-season run (which is available to watch with a Peacock subscription). I really loved the first 3 seasons of Yellowstone, but it started to get a little too over-the-top and nonsensical towards the end. Losing Costner as John Dutton before the show's end didn't help, either. Not that it was ever realistic. I mean, how many ranch hands and people can one group of people murder before the authorities step in? By the last couple of seasons, it was almost cartoony in how ridiculous things got on John Dutton’s ranch.

So it doesn’t end well, but there are plenty of great shows on the list with endings that people hated, perhaps most infamously, Lost (#32 on the list). And let’s be honest, the last couple of seasons of Arrested Development (#12) that aired on Netflix aren’t on the same level as the first three. So while I don’t think Yellowstone ended well, it’s still surprising to see it nowhere on the list. I have to wonder if there is another reason…

Is Yellowstone ‘Conservative Coded’?

Often over the years, Yellowstone (and Sheridan more broadly) was actually criticized for being “conservative-coded.” That's something the Times itself has argued over the years. I agree with that, to some extent, but that doesn’t make it a bad show. The list was voted on by Hollywood insiders, so I suppose it’s not out of the realm of possibility that the show was not voted for because of that. Some actors, like Sam Elliott, have been outspoken about it. That doesn’t really make sense to me. I don’t personally agree with Kevin Costner’s character’s politics, but that didn’t make it a bad show by any means.

My point is that I hope that’s a reason that the voters snubbed the show, because that’s not good enough of a reason. It’s not my favorite show, by any means, and it’s certainly nowhere near my Top 10, but not one of the top 100? That is very odd to me. It’s just as odd as how biased the list seems to be against long-running network shows, like Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS, neither of which are on the list, either, despite their wild popularity over decades of seasons. CSI isn't on the list, either (and obviously it wasn't confused for NCIS, either).

Ultimately, don’t worry, I’m not going to lose any sleep over any of this. I never expect to completely agree with any list like this. As I said, I think, for the most part, the list is good. I would’ve had a different personal Top 5 that included Band of Brothers (#28), Game of Thrones (another show that fell apart at the end, ranked #6 here), White Lotus (#21), Slow Horses (#62), and the aforementioned The Wire (#2), but that’s personal opinion, not a consensus, obviously. I would’ve had Yellowstone on the list somewhere as well.

Typically when people think of close sitcom families, they think about the bond of Friends or the closeness of a Full House. But the Modern Family cast may rival these co-stars for who loves who most. Since the show wrapped, there has been reunions big and small. So I wasn’t surprised when someone asked Julie Bowen why the Modern Family is still so friendly.

After 11 years together, it makes sense that there would still be a lot of love. You just have to ask Bowen about one of her former castmates, and she’ll instantly sing their praises. Just check out when she gushed about her “best fake daughter” Sarah Hyland over her Just in Time Broadway performance. So naturally when Bowen attended UCLA Health’s annual brunch at the Rape Treatment Center and Stuart House, the conversation veered toward her former family. Bowen explains (via Us):

You don’t need any further proof than Bowen sharing that she’s attended nearly all of Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s plays. She’s not the only one visiting his plays. Ferguson reunited with Eric Stonestreet and Ty Burrell when they came out to support him at his off-Broadway play TRU. Additionally, most of the cast reunited to celebrate Hyland’s nuptials to Wells Adams and of course, Ferguson officiated the wedding. In fact, the Pritchett/Dunphy bunch are so close that Adams not only asked Hyland’s real-life parents for their blessing, but Bowen and Burrell as well.

The love doesn’t stop with Bowen. Other co-stars have dropped fun reunions, though maybe not as surprising as TV siblings Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould revealing that they’re roommates. Plus, Sofia Vergara never misses a chance to talk about the “best gig” she’s had or about missing TV husband Ed O’Neill. So of course, she had plenty to share with Us. Though she believes the closeness of the cast has created a little real-life competition:

Vergara’s words reminded me of what Bowen has said in the past, when she described Modern Family as the “happiest, best job ever.” At the time, she said she would have "died happily" on that set and I love that that feeling hasn't wavered over time.

Other notable examples include Stonestreet. The actor not only treated fans to a reunion so sweet that it’ll make you want to do a rewatch, which you can do with a Hulu subscription, but it’ll definitely bring on the nostalgia. His reunion with TV daughter Aubrey Anderson-Emmons (who goes by Frances Anderson professionally) included a recreated scene from Season 4 episode “Party Crasher” that’ll definitely make you feel old.

Each time we see a reunion or when any of the actors are asked about the show, it makes my heart happy to see them double down on the “best gig” sentiment. It makes it clear why our favorite Modern Family is still so friendly, and I love it!

Anne Hathaway might be the most booked and busy person in Hollywood. The actress, who has always been selective about her projects, ended up in a situation where she had five different movies come out all on the 2026 release schedule. In the midst of five different press tours, she also announced that she was pregnant with her third child. After such a wild and busy time, Hathaway told the press that she’d be taking a break and disappearing for a little while. As a joke, she made a video that is a part of her “disappearing,” and I can’t get enough of her sense of humor!

The Interstellar star may be used to being the center of attention after being an A-list star for over 20 years, but this year truly took things to the next level. After Hathaway expressed her intention to move away from the spotlight for a bit, she poked fun at the media’s reaction to the news in this silliest way possible: by posting a video on Instagram of her literally disappearing into a puff of smoke. You can see the video below:

This video takes place as the Oscar winner is literally getting ready for the premiere of Verity, her new book-to-screen adaptation that also stars Dakota Johnson and Josh Hartnett. It's honestly hard not to appreciate Hathaway's cheeky response to the chatter. Overall, it feels like the perfect way for her to cap off her excellent year.

What I also love is that after the faux vanishing and news reports, Hathaway also shows love to others who have big movies playing or either on the way, including The Odyssey co-stars Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya (who's also going to disappear after her big year). And Florence Pugh is also name-dropped, as she'll star in Dune: Part Three with Pattinson and Zendaya as well as Avengers: Doomsday. And, of course, the Holland and Zendaya-led Spider-Man: Brand New Day is also still crushing in theaters.

It can't be understated just surreal it's been to watch Anne Hathaway promote all of these films. Her press run started with the release of Mother Mary back in April, and it slowly bled into the press tour for The Devil Wears Prada 2, which was a huge spectacle that required a lot of reasons to get dressed up. Then she had to promote The Odyssey, followed by The End of Oak Street, with Verity now capping off the year.

All in all, Hathaway has kept a keen mindset when it comes to her whirlwind of a 2026. The Princess Diaries icon has consistently expressed gratitude for the opportunities she's been privileged to have. She's also openly (and humbly) admitted that such a year probably won't happen again.

I think if anyone deserves a break, it’s Hathaway, especially considering she’s about to welcome a new baby. Overexposure is a real thing, and sometimes audiences can get sick of seeing the same person in movies over and over. But I personally can’t imagine getting sick of Hathaway, considering she’s been great in every movie this year. Her break won't last too long, though, as she'll be filming the officially announced Days of Thunder sequel with Tom Cruise in 2027, so I hope her downtime proves to be fruitful.

You can see Anne Hathaway in her latest film, Verity, which is currently playing in theaters nationwide, along with The Odyssey, which is rounding out its own theatrical run. Her other big hits this year can be seen on streaming, with Mother Mary, currently available with an HBO Max subscription, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 streaming now with a Hulu subscription.

As book fans and thriller lovers head to theaters this weekend to check out the book-to-screen adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Verity, which has finally arrived on the 2026 movie schedule, there's another highly anticipated adaptation of a buzzy book on the way: Caro Claire Burke's Yesteryear. As Anne Hathaway is set to star in and produce the upcoming film, we had to check in with her about it when we had the opportunity to interview her for Verity. Specifically, we wanted to know if there's any word on who might play Caleb, the main character's husband. While Hathaway wouldn't give much away, her Verity co-star, Josh Hartnett, did toss out his own preference, but he's probably a bit biased.

🟡 If you haven't read the book, I will post a warning when it's time to get into book spoilers in this article, so keep an eye out for that. However, everything up to that point is safe. 🟢

Who Will Play Caleb In The Yesteryear Movie?

When we found out CinemaBlend's Riley Utley would be sitting down with Anne Hathaway to talk about Verity, some of us at the site were very hopeful she bring us an update on Yesteryear. We were especially curious to know if there was anything she could tell us about casting for her character Natalie's on-screen husband, Caleb. And here's what Hathaway said:

So... basically she's not saying anything yet. Completely fair! We had to ask. But the conversation didn't quite end with that. Josh Hartnett, who was also in the interview, offered up his own response, saying:

My first reaction to his response was to laugh, not only because Hartnett seems to be joking in the way he throws his hat into the ring for the Yesteryear role, but also because he's literally there to promote a movie where he plays Hathaway's character's husband. "We can scare audiences again!," is how Hathaway responds to her Verity co-star with a grin. It was a cute bit, and then I actually thought about Hartnett playing the character, and now I really do think it'd be amazing casting -- and not just because I want to see Hartnett and Hathaway team up again.

Yesteryear centers on Natalie, a social media influencer who proudly shows her followers her life as a "traditional" wife and mom, living on a ranch. The twist comes when she awakes to find herself living in the 1800s on a ranch with a family she doesn't recognize. Understanding Natalie in both her regular life and this surreal situation she's found herself in, while also following her as she tries to figure out what is actually going on is what makes the book so hard to put down.

I've already gone on record as saying that Anne Hathaway is perfect casting for the movie adaptation, and now I want to talk about the idea of Josh Hartnett as the husband, because I'm here for it! The thing is, I can't do that without getting into spoilers, so this is your time to stop reading if you haven't read the book yet! Spoilers beyond this point! 🛑

Like Natalie, Casting For Caleb Needs To Be JUST Right (And Hartnett Would Be A Great Option)

🛑Spoiler alert: I'm about to get into major spoilers from the Yesteryear novel. Read no further if you haven't read the book! Seriously, don't spoil yourself.

Casting is always a big topic when it comes to book-to-screen adaptations, but the subject of who will play Caleb is even more interesting in this case, when we factor in the twist in the book. There are two versions of Caleb in the book, the one in her life as an influencer, and the older one in her 19th Century life. Whoever plays the role of Caleb will have the challenge of portraying the character two very different ways.

The passive, privileged man Natalie meets at college and starts a family with is, in many ways, very different from the gruff and aggressive husband she's married to in her frontier life. Whoever plays him has to be someone who can carry off both sides of that coin, and I really think Josh Hartnett is the kind actor who can pull it off well.

As Riley noted when she posed the question to Anne Hathaway, Burke mentioned a "Jesse Plemons vibe" being good for the character (in an interview with Variety). He'd be another great option, as he's proven he can play a timid character as well as he can play someone with a darker side.

Whether or not either Plemons or Hartnett are actually in any kind of discussions for the role remains to be revealed, but I do hope they find someone who can bring all of the layers of the character to life well. In the meantime, it's fun to speculate and consider who might play well opposite Anne Hathaway in this film while we wait fore more updates on the adaptation.

The Skywalker Saga, once thought wrapped up with the conclusion of 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, appears to be alive and well after The Hollywood Reporter reported that a brand new Star Wars trilogy is in the works. The latest trilogy, which has still not been officially greenlit by Disney and Lucasfilm, is set to be written by Simon Kinberg, with the first film being directed by the same man who brought us the Spider-Man Home trilogy, Jon Watts. Not much is known about the movies, of course, but there is one bit of encouraging news: it will (presumably) be written by one person.

The Last Trilogy Turned Into A Hot Mess

Like all Gen Xers, I was excited when Disney released Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015. I, like many Gen Xers, was mostly disappointed by the movie, and even more by the movies that followed, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. It’s not that the movies were bad, and it’s unfair to compare anything to the first trilogy, but it was still a bummer, mostly. That said, I think the biggest mistake that Disney made was not allowing one voice to tell the whole story.

I won’t get into every detail about the production of Star Wars VII, VIII, and IX, but a lot was going on behind the scenes. The Force Awakens was written basically by committee, with Michael Arndt taking the lead at first. Once J.J. Abrams was hired to direct. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan took over and completed the script. The problem is, neither Abrams nor Arndt nor Kasdan would be writing the scripts for the following two movies. Rian Johnson wrote and directed The Last Jedi, and later Abrams replaced Colin Trevorrow as the director of the concluding film in the trilogy, which Abrams then also co-wrote, changing the original plan again.

The result, in my opinion, is a jumbled mess of a plot that feels like too many cooks in the kitchen pushing and pulling for their own ideas over who the characters are at their core. Plot ideas are introduced, then abandoned, then changed and re-introduced. There is no cohesion at all, and it’s really frustrating. I hope Disney has learned their lesson. Star Wars is big enough to confidently greenlight a full trilogy if the story is worth it, so here’s to hoping the story Kinberg writes is worth it. Telling with one voice and one person’s vision would make a world of difference here.

There isn’t much upcoming for the franchise at the moment, with only one new upcoming Star Wars project on the books: Star Wars: Starfighter, with Ryan Gosling. That is scheduled to hit the 2027 movie schedule in May. The Mandalorian and Grogu, this year’s big release, is currently available with a Disney+ subscription. A new trilogy could be the best thing to happen in a long time, but I’ve been burned by Star Wars before. I remain cautiously optimistic.

Dancing with the Stars pro dancer Sharna Burgess made her big return in Season 35, which is currently airing on the 2026 TV schedule. Now, after five seasons away from the series, she has ditched the blonde locks for her signature fiery red. The former champion thrilled fans with the transformation, which she debuted for “Yacht Rock Night,” dancing a jive to “Still the One” by Orleans with her Bachelor Nation partner Tyler Cameron. Now, along with being ecstatic about this, I'm also shockingly emotional about her reason for bringing back the red.

It’s a tough season to try to claim the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy with the level of talent among this year’s celebrity competitors, but Sharna seems focused and determined to do so. So much so that the change in hair color is part of her reconnecting with who she was before meeting fiancé Brian Austin Green and becoming a mother to their now 4-year-old son. Burgess and Green have been together since 2020, and he’s definitely been a huge supporter of her return to DWTS, which I’m sure she’s grateful for on the long days of rehearsals and the live show nights. Speaking about how her family and going back to work on this show ties into her choice to go red again, she told People:

This new, or at least recently revisited, look for the Aussie native actually came out of a collaboration with the hair care brand Amika, which was looking to develop a campaign around the pro dancer caring for her signature color. It’s fun to see her bring the familiar look and the sass that inherently comes with the red hair. And if it makes her feel that much more amazing, then she’s already won, with or without the mirrorball trophy. Burgess added:

By “this guy,” the 41-year-old Sharna means her DWTS partner Tyler Cameron. They might not be favored to win, at least this early in the season, but they do have a fun dynamic together, and he certainly seems to be putting in the hard work needed for improvement. They even have a memorable, if not a bit gross, team name, solidifying their partnership.

While the celebrities are always a big draw for viewers when it comes to DWTS, the pro dancers have developed their own fan bases over the seasons. It’s a challenging show to be on, with the physical demands, the ongoing rumors, and the injuries of varying degrees. So, this particular story with Sharna Burgess not only returning but exploring her own inner empowerment is a no-brainer to get behind. You can check out a video of her hair transformation below:

You can watch Dancing with the Stars on Tuesdays on ABC or stream it with a Disney+ subscription. We’ve got some time yet until we learn who this season’s winner will be, but Sharna and Tyler are definitely still in the running. Sure, the competition is stiff for Season 35 and there are already some frontrunners, but the pair are hoping to work their way up the leaderboard.

Sure, it’s been a couple of months now since Zendaya traded slaying red carpet looks for a hard-earned break from the spotlight. But, we’re still thinking about all the method dressing she did with Law Roach so far while promoting her numerous 2026 movies. They really brought it for The Odyssey press tour, and one look actually has an especially touching story behind it.

Remember when Zendaya wore those Sophia Webster gladiator sandals? She rocked them with a white and gold mini dress just before the New York premiere of The Odyssey. Check this already memorable look out:

These are perfect, aren’t they? Well, since the shoes are vintage Sophia Webster from about twelve years ago the designer was having trouble finding them. Here’s what happened according to the woman who ended up loaning them to Zendaya (via NBC Washington):

Her name is Yvette Harrison, who is a Maryland resident who saw Sophie Webster’s post on her Instagram stories and answered the call. Webster needed them in a size 40 and Harrison had them in size 39.5. In return, Webster promised her a complimentary pair of heels in exchange for the ask. Webster recalled what happened next (via Instagram):

Yvette’s dream shoes are a Sophia Webster Pink Chiara Embellished Sandals priced at $1225 on her website. They were initially out of stock, but once they were packaging up Yvette’s shoes after Zendaya had used them, they were back in stock. So Webster added in a pair alongside a butterfly necklace from her jewelry line to go with the heels that have butterflies on the back of them. Harrison’s reaction to the shoes is so emotional, too:

How lovely is that? Rather than having an entirely new piece go into production for an event, Law Roach often goes for vintage pieces. And that practice made room for this lovely exchange to happen between Harrison, Webster and Zendaya. Now, Harrison not only has shoes worn by Zendaya, she got to connect with a favorite designer of hers, who gifted her two pairs of shoes and a piece of jewelry.

Aside from Zendaya killing it in those gladiator sandals, that same day she wore an ethereal winged dress that was held by the designer for her to wear for two years. She also wore a gorgeous curve-hugging corset and flowy dresses in London. We will look forward to Zendaya’s next press tour this holiday season for Dune: Part 3 coming to theaters on December 18.

Much like so many others, Andrew Garfield is a fan of The Traitors. You can watch previous seasons of with a Peacock subscription, and the reality TV series that sees UK contestants in a grand Scottish castle to compete in a game of deception and deduction. Designated as Traitors and Faithfuls, the latter must identify and banish the former before they themselves are eliminated. The former Spider-Man star really wants to join the highly addictive fun for real.

While Garfield says he would love to appear on a future season of the BBC hit that’s also successfully crossed over to become a U.S. hit, he does have one condition for doing so. Talking to Digital Spy for the release of his latest movie The Uprising, not only did he share his desire to be on the series, but he also made it clear that he’s a big fan. He's also aware of what past participants have said about the challenges of doing the show. As the actor shared:

Widely perceived as a nice guy whose fans and co-stars have noted the kindness and humility of, it might be hard to picture the Oscar-nominated actor doing something that can become very cutthroat. Still Garfield would also be such a great addition to a future season of The Celebrity Traitors that it would be easy to understand that producers might give him whatever he wants to make it happen.

The latest season just debuted in the UK, so there’s plenty of time to figure out who are Traitors and who are Faithful. Featuring such contestants as The Last of Us star Bella Ramsey, Michael Sheen, Richard E. Grant, singer James Blunt, and Industry star Myha’la, it’s a celebrity line-up that promises to make for interesting moments as it all plays out. While it would probably be easy to put together a great group for a season that could include Andrew Garfield, he knows exactly what side he wants to be on.

The only problem with the Tick, Tick… BOOM! star so publicly announcing to the world that he would prefer to be Faithful and not a Traitor is that it kind of ruins the secrecy of the game. Would everyone he’s up against now know exactly which side he’s on? Or would it make more sense to actually have him be a Traitor now, in order to throw everyone off?

Right now, it’s all just speculation since Garfield is a pretty busy movie star, but if you’re a fan of his and of The Traitors, it’s definitely fun to speculate. If you want to check out all of the current UK shenanigans, here's how to watch The Celebrity Traitors UK Season 2 with a VPN.

It's not often that I pre-order a book sight-unseen, but when it comes to Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing series, I'm apparently willing to make an exception. Like many other fans of the romantasy series, when a book titled Untitled Empyrean (Not Book Four) became available to pre-order earlier this year, I didn't hesitate to add it to my cart. Despite not being entirely clear about what I was buying, I appreciated that we were being told up front it wasn't Book 4, and figured that if it was Empyrean-related and Rebecca Yarros wrote it, I'd read it.

Considering the way Not Book Four shot to #1 on Amazon (leaving Rebecca Yarros "speechless") after it was announced in April, it's evident I wasn't anywhere near alone in my enthusiastic take-my-money approach. It was later revealed that the title of the book was Threshing Day, and that it would focus on 13 Threshing stories from characters featured in the Fourth Wing books, including Xaden. Cool!

I Was Quick To Buy It, But Not Planning To Be Nearly As Quick About Reading It

When I say that I was on the fence about reading the new book, it was less an issue of if and more an issue of when. My annual obsession with Big Brother has once again contributed to me being behind on my TBR. Also, the upcoming Sarah J. Maas book A Court Of Splintered Harmony release (later this month!) has me in a frenzy to finish rereading the previous ACOTAR books before this new one comes out.

Excuses aside, as fun as Threshing Day sounded, it also sounded a bit like 204 pages of bonus material that I could read at some point in the near-ish future. But then it was in my hand and in my Audible library and one thing led to another... You know how it goes. Now that I've read it, I can confirm that it kind of is 204 pages of bonus material, but I'm also really glad I ended up picking it up sooner rather than later for a couple reasons.

I Forgot Just How Much I Love These Characters

Guys, Threshing Day had me mentally trying to figure out how to tackle my existing TBR while also working in a reread of the first three Fourth Wing books, because I miss these characters so much! Rebecca Yarros explored POVs outside of protagonist Violet Sorrengail in Onyx Storm, and we've gotten bonus chapters from Xaden's point of view, so Threshing Day's approach isn't entirely new. Still, it's really great to get a look into the minds of several characters from the Fourth Wing books, specifically during their first encounter with their dragons.

If your memory of the series is rusty, Threshing is the day cadets at Basgiath War College head out to interact and attempt to bond with a dragon (and try not to get killed in the process). Each of the 13 characters get a chapter in Threshing Day, and what transpires is a bit more than just a rider and dragon interaction. I'm going to avoid getting too specific here, but the relevance of the time period for each rider factors in, and there are other characters who appear in some of the scenes, giving us glimpses of things that were going on that we didn't see in the original novels.

This book is meant to be read after you've read the three Empyrean books, to be clear.

I went into Threshing Day not knowing much to expect beyond the general description, which is why I don't want to go into more detail about what I enjoyed about it, but among my favorite chapters were Liam's, Bodhi's and Sloane's. I loved getting a look at what was going on with each of them during this specific point in their individual timelines. These chapters are really just snippets of the characters' stories, but they're memorable snippets and feel significant. I'm sure I'll have more thoughts when I do actually reread the series and remember things that came up in these scenes.

I Loved Listening To The Audiobook, While Also Having The Hardcover Deluxe Edition On Hand

I ended up listening to the Threshing Day "Wing and Claw Collection" audiobook on Audible, but I have no regrets about preordering the Wing and Claw Collection hardcover deluxe edition as well, as I ended up referring to it several times while listening to the book. It was a really great reading/listening experience that I'm glad I didn't miss.

For one thing, each character's chapter starts with details about the dragon. While these notes are mentioned in the audiobook, the hardcover makes for a nice reference guide for that info for anyone who likes to revisit things like a dragon's species, age and recorded number of riders. There's also a color illustration of each dragon included, and that added an extra layer to my enjoyment and appreciation of the story.

Even if you're planning on listening to the audiobook, I'd recommend picking up a copy of the deluxe edition of the physical book for your collection while it's still available. There's also a standard edition, but the illustrations are black-and-white and you won't get the sprayed edges with that one.

In addition to the Wing and Claw Collection audiobook, it looks like there's a GraphicAudio dramatized version coming later this month as well.

We're still waiting for confirmation about Fourth Wing Book 4's release date and title. We're also eagerly awaiting updates about the Fourth Wing TV show that's in development for Amazon. Hopefully we'll hear more news about the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation soon. There's lots to look forward to for fans of the Empyrean series.

Spoilers for Season 2, Episode 3 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood are ahead! You can watch this great series on Starz and catch new episodes on Fridays.

In Episode 3 of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, we got to see the women in the middle of the action. And when I saw action, I mean big, bloody and deadly action, the kind that the men typically find themselves in during a show like this. So, with that in mind, I asked Harriet Slater, who plays Ellen, as well as the show’s showrunner and executive producer, why it was important to feature an action-packed and empowering sequence for Ellen that was like “Home Alone with murder.”

Why Outlander: Blood Of My Blood Wanted Ellen And The Women In The Fight

For context, in this episode that aired on the 2026 TV schedule, when Castle Leoch is attacked, Ellen finds herself in a position to take charge and kill the men who are trying to take her family down. Ultimately, she kills many men; it’s brutal and oddly creative, and it lowkey feels like a very violent version of Home Alone, as executive producer Maril Davis and showrunner Matthew B. Roberts told me:

• Maril Davis: It was so fun. I mean, you know, I think in the writers' room they talked about it as like Home Alone.
• Matthew B. Roberts: Home Alone with murder.

It really was like “Home Alone with murder,” and I think Ellen and Kevin McCallister should maybe trade notes about how they protected their homes in the Outlander spinoff and one of the best Christmas movies, respectively.

Along with this sequence just being cool, it was also very meaningful and empowering. Often, in stories that take place in this old time, women are not in battle. However, they wanted Ellen leading the charge here, as Davis told me:

I also love everything about it; watching Ellen take down MacKinney’s men with her bow and arrows and intelligence was epic. It was also moving because we don’t get to see this often in period dramas. Plus, like Home Alone (which you can stream with a Disney+ subscription), this action was entertaining to watch, and Harriet Slater proved it was fun to shoot too.

Harriet Slater Spoke About What It Was Like To Film All That Action

While Harriet Slater has had her fair share of intense, dramatic and intimate moments in Blood of My Blood, being at the center of a battle was new. So, I asked her which element was the hardest part to perfect and what she was most proud of. The answer to both parts of that question was archery, as the Ellen actress explained:

Slater went on to say it was “tricky” to get the exact shot where she killed MacKinney. That’s because everything had to line up, and she couldn’t fully pull the bow back but still had to make it look like she was. However, they nailed the shot (both in terms of the camera and the kill shot), and it looked epic. So, fittingly, once they captured the moment, they celebrated:

It really is epic both literally and figuratively. Watching Ellen use her home and her wits to take down these guys was awesome, and it proved just how capable she is of holding her own in a fight. While I always assumed she could, it was fantastic to see it actually happen on screen.

Now, I can’t wait to see Ellen kick more butt as Outerland: Blood of My Blood continues its run on Starz. Based on this episode, I’d think everyone would know not to mess with her; however, I’m dying to see her in the heart of the action more often.

Fire Country is gearing up for its fifth season on the 2026 TV schedule, but things are going to look a little different. That's because the series is among the few shows returning to CBS that will be getting shortened seasons. While I’m sad that it’s happening, star and co-creator Max Thieriot actually feels differently.

Despite the fact that Fire Country continues to be a hit for CBS, the firefighter drama is only getting 13 episodes for Season 5 as opposed to the 20 the last two seasons have received. Now, Fire Country is one of my favorite shows, and I hate that we’ll be getting less of it. However, Thieriot gave his take on the whole situation while speaking with CinemaBlend, and I totally understand his point about why it's actually not a bad thing:

Not only is 20 episodes a lot for any show, but for a show like Fire Country, where there is so much action, it can take quite a physical and emotional toll on everyone involved. So, it's understandable why Thieriot isn’t particularly upset about the episode order.

That being said, he did share the fun challenge that comes with having a 13-episode season, and it makes me excited for what’s in store:

Sometimes the challenge of having a longer season results in having to drag out stories and do filler episodes. It sounds like Fire Country getting just 13 episodes is going to be a bit of an advantage, not just for the cast and crew but for the storyline.

This is not the shortest season of Fire Country, as Season 2 only had 10 episodes in 2024 following the Hollywood strikes, and it went pretty well. So I have complete faith that Season 5 will turn out great, and just hearing Thieriot talk about the advantages of having fewer episodes has me intrigued:

There are already some fun things planned on Fire Country for Season 5. The show is cooking up another crossover with Sheriff Country, which has actually been given a full season order for Season 2. Fire Country will also be introducing a new firefighter, Cecilia Jade ”CJ” Ryan, played by Olivia Thirlby. There’s no telling what else is going to happen in the new season, but Thieriot is looking forward to all the possibilities that come with having a shorter season:

Fire Country has not disappointed me yet, so I have high expectations for this upcoming season, knowing that there will be fewer episodes. There's a silver lining to the shortened season, and it sounds like there is still going to be a lot to be excited about. I can’t wait to see what happens.

Fire Country Season 5 premieres on Friday, October 9 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day with a Paramount+ subscription.

I first dabbled in the world of Dancing with the Stars earlier this year. I watched Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro. It was a great introduction to the franchise because it soft-launched the concept without the full commitment of a regular season. I committed this year.

I am currently watching Dancing with the Stars Season 35 and am fully invested. This season may become one of my fall TV shows that I can’t miss. It took me so long to give the show a chance because I initially didn’t see the appeal. Now I get it.

Dancing With The Stars Is Very Inspirational

I used to watch every season of So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol. Those shows often had inspirational songs or dances. Things that moved you to pick up the phone and vote for your favorite contestants. Dancing with the Stars has these things as well. However, that’s not what I found inspirational.

It’s the idea itself. These known figures are taking a chance on something new. Even those with a dance background don’t have ballroom or competitive dance experience. This is new to everyone but the professional dancers.

As we age, we can become less whimsical and open to new experiences. Dancing with the Stars shows that we should always try new things. The risk is embarrassment, but the perk is learning something new and possibly winning the grand prize. I found that very inspirational and pushed me to leave my own comfort zone.

It Showcases the Importance Of Progress, Not Perfection

As of writing this article, Dancing with the Stars Season 35 is only in week 3. There is a lot more to come. Even in such a short time, we have seen a lot of progress from these famous people. Additionally, it’s inspiring to see improvement, even if it’s not perfect. We should always have a progress (not perfection) mindset, because the quest for perfection may slow down the learning journey.

We need to see these contestants start with lower scores and work their way up. Additionally, it’s also good to see their journey not always be upward. We need to see some weeks where they perform well, but then mess up the next week. I think seeing these contestants deal with ups and downs with their performances will encourage a lot of other people to try things that may take years to master.

Dancing with the Stars Makes It Easy To Get Attached To Certain Pros Or Contestants

Before watching Dancing with the Stars Season 35, I recognized about ten of the contestants. I knew their names and some of their work, but I wasn’t a knowledgeable fan. Now, I find myself attached to the journey of some of these contestants. I care and have opinions now about theme nights and other vital components of the show. I am already learning the history and lore, and now have a long list of past seasons that I must watch. I want to see certain celebrities’ journeys or how pros performed in the past.

I am now fully invested in the Dancing with the Stars franchise.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is always expanding, thanks to exciting titles arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The latter brought us Daredevil: Born Again, which will be ending with its upcoming third season. I'm super bummed that the series is ending so soon, but Matthew Lillard's comments about Season 3 are making me feel a little better.

Season 2 of Born Again introduced Lillard's Mr. Charles, who was revealed to be working for Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. He'll be back for the third and final chapter of the show, and during an interview with ComicBook the Scream icon hyped up what's to come. In his words:

Lillard dropped the name of showrunner/creator/producer Dario Scardapane, who has been at the head of Daredevil: Born Again since it debuted on Disney+. When it was revealed that the show was ending in Season 3, it came with the news that Scardapane was not going to be involved in the post-production process. It's still unclear how that might affect the show's final season on the air.

Despite the questions surrounding the showrunner's involvement, Matthew Lillard's comments may help to quell the concerns of critics who are worried about how Born Again's third season will go down. Specifically calling it "explosive" and hyping up how it'll shatter fan expectations. Bring on all the Marvel goodness!

Despite the show's ending being in sight, there's been a ton of hype surrounding the third season of Daredevil: Born Again. Namely because the show will include the reunion of The Defenders, aka the heroes from the Marvel Netflix shows. Fans were thrilled when Krysten Ritter returned as Jessica Jones last season, and then Mike Colter got a cameo as Luke Cage. They'll both be back for Season 3, alongside Finn Jones' Iron Fist. So it certainly seems like the new Daredevil show will be going out on a high note.

As much as I'd like to see Born Again continue for a long run on Disney+, Matthew Lillard's above comments about the third season are giving me hope that it'll end with a bang. It was already tough when Netflix cancelled all of its Marvel shows back in the day, and I'd hate to see The Man Without Fear's story end unceremoniously once again.

It's currently unclear when Daredevil: Born Again will return for its third and final season, but it would make sense if it happened sometime in 2027. For now, fans can re-watch the first two season over on Disney+.

Back when she was with Hallmark, Candace Cameron Bure became synonymous with Christmas movies. She continued to reign in the world of holiday-themed projects even after her transition to the Great American Family network. In fact, she does an average of two Christmas movies each year. So, it’s safe to say we had no idea working on a sitcom was “better than Christmas movies,” but Bure schooled us.

Before she ever boasted holiday cheer, Bure was bringing the laughs as DJ Tanner on Full House (which you can stream with a Hulu subscription), a role she loved so much that she revived it for the sequel Fuller House, alongside most of her co-stars. So when CinemaBlend spoke to Bure ahead of her Special Forces season premiering on the 2026 TV schedule, the conversation naturally pivoted to sitcoms. In her words:

It’s certainly understandable that she would want time to celebrate this new stage in life. She’s not only becoming a grandma once, but twice. Her son Lev Bure and his wife Elliott welcomed a baby boy earlier in August, while her daughter Natasha (and husband Bradley Steven Perry) is also expecting a baby. However, this personal update isn't really slowing her down, as she's still working.

These days, most of her time is spent solving mysteries and ringing in the holidays. Though after switching networks, she made a few changes to her Christmas movies, stating that she’s looking to tell “stories that remind people it’s never too late for redemption, healing, and love.”

Ironically, other than a few guest appearances, we haven’t seen Bure on many sitcoms outside of the Full House world. However, it's clear she wants to make that happen. It’s unclear what shows she has pitched or what sitcom she’d like to do in the future. However, her reason for preferring sitcoms is more technical than emotional:

That certainly sounds more breathable. Though I’m not so sure Bure is ready to give up on her holiday movies just yet. In addition to her appearance on Special Forces Season 5, she has two Christmas movies expected to hit the 2026 Christmas movie schedule before the year is up.

First, we’ll see her looking for a second chance at love in A Second Chance Christmas (previously One More Christmas) on October 10. Bure and Jonathan Scarfe play a divorced couple reconnecting after they’re stranded in a cabin over the holidays.

Then Bure has Sweet Christmas Anniversary with fellow Hallmark alum Cameron Mathison. They play a couple celebrating their first wedding anniversary on November 14. In non-Christmas news, Bure also has her Ainsley McGregor mysteries. The third in the franchise, The Case of the Watchmaker, came out at the beginning of the year.

While Bure doesn’t have a sitcom currently on her schedule, it certainly seems like it's something on her to-do list. So maybe next year we’ll see the actor get back to her roots with a role almost as iconic as DJ Tanner, and perhaps it’ll be something she’ll love even more than Christmas movies.

Tom Cruise’s big 2026 movie release, Digger, is here, and for once we’re not talking about the actor’s daring stunts and action set pieces. This time it’s all about Cruise’s performance as a wealthy oil tycoon, and I had to ask the movie’s co-stars about what it was like to see the movie star take on the character in real time.

In Digger, Cruise plays an aggressive, egotistical and eccentric fictional character – which is very unlike Tom Cruise’s own reputation. I mean, he famously gives out coconut cakes to just about everyone he knows during the holiday season. During CinemaBlend’s interview with Riz Ahmed and Sandra Hüller, I asked Ahmed if Cruise was checking in with him in between takes, because during their scenes there’s a lot of intense yelling in his direction. In Ahmed’s words:

It sounds like Tom Cruise absolutely lived up to his name on the set of Digger despite his very different leading role. As Riz Ahmed told us, the actor gave him a round of applause even though he had just messed up. Ahmed also went as far as to say his co-star was “insanely positive”. Hüller shared her own take on working with Cruise with these words:

In Digger, Tom Cruise completely changes his typical on-screen persona by wearing prosthetics, a bodysuit and going for a Southern accent. The performance has inspired some polarizing reactions, which Warner Bros. has been embracing head-on for its marketing.

Riz Ahmed plays Dr. Nirav Ganesh, who is Digger’s head of environmental safety. When Digger’s offshore drilling rig located near Greenland cracks a massive glacier that threatens to cause environmental disaster, Ganesh is the one to share the bad news and advise him on what to do next. As you can imagine, Digger doesn’t listen to the doctor much. Hüller plays the role of Emma Rockwell, Digger’s half-sister and business partner.

Tom Cruise came to Digger with a storied career already under his belt, but it sounds like one of the reasons for his continued success is the way in which he treats the others around him. It’s great to hear from Riz Ahmed and Sandra Hüller that he was a pleasure to work with even when he was playing a real piece of work on set.

The movie also features the talents of John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jessa Plemons, Emma D’Arcy and Sophie Wide. You can check out Digger yourself in theaters now.

Ben Affleck is no stranger to rumors, especially when they’re about his relationships. Case in point: his public split with Jennifer Lopez after two years of marriage and famously after rekindling the relationship they had in the early ‘00s. So naturally, the Hollywood rumor mill is rampant with who the A lister will date next and Affleck just reacted to the rumor that Ana Navarro tried to set him up with Shakira.

The rumor in question allegedly occurred when Ana Navarro stopped by The View and shared that she attempted to set up Affleck with pop sensation Shakira. An idea that she supposedly pitched to Affleck’s best friend and frequent co-star Matt Damon. Though apparently Affleck missed the memo. So imagine his surprise when he visiting Entertainment Tonight to promote his Netflix movie Animals, that he learned about the rumor. His reaction:

The actor proceeded to call out how “stuff gets made up,” and I’m sure he knows better than anyone about how quickly rumors spread. Especially if they have to do with his relationships. This particular gossip came after both his and Shakira’s high-profile splits. She split with Gerard Piqué after 11 years following cheating rumors. Obviously this creates the perfect storm for rumors to circulate about the two love lives. It doesn’t take much for celebrities to be linked.

So this isn’t the first (and certainly won’t be the last) time that Affleck’s relationships will be the subject of rumors. He was last talked about when he revealed that he initially cast his ex-wife Jennifer Garner in his upcoming movie Animals. The role was originally meant to be alongside Matt Damon but when he dropped out, Affleck took over the part and Garner decided to step away from the project. This was something that Jennifer Lopez allegedly had strong feelings about, and yes, for those keeping track, that's another rumor. So it makes sense that Affleck would be quick to clarify whether or not people try and set him up on dates:

The biggest priority in his life right now seems to be his three children, who he shares with Garner. He states that he is happy and comfortable with where he is in life. These are words that an insider close to the actor has previously shared, stating that he's happy with where he is in life. Furthermore, Affleck isn't currently pursuing a romantic relationship. He clarifies, "I'm open to it but I'm not trying to chase anything."

In addition to his children, his focus is on his career. Currently he has been promoting Animals which is a project that he both stars in (alongside Kerry Washington) and directs. The movie is coming to the 2026 movie schedule on October 9 and can be watched with a Netflix subscription.

While I'm sure there's another rumor not far in Affleck's future, for now we know for sure that he and Shakira are not being set up.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is still going strong nearly two decades in, with new projects arriving in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Right now fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order are counting down the days until Avengers: Doomsday arrives in theaters this December. As we wait for the upcoming Marvel movie's arrival, Chris Evans picked his ultimate lineup for Earth's Mightiest Heroes. I've got to say he made some solid points.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, but the Captain America teaser confirmed that Evans is returning to his signature role. In a clip from Fan Expo Boston's Instagram, the 45-year-old actor revealed the Avengers team he'd personally put together, offering:

Honestly, he made some excellent choices. Evans wasn't fooling around when choosing his own Avengers lineup, and he went for some of the biggest names in the entire shared universe. Honestly, this is a group I'd love to see team up and kick some villain butt in the MCU.

Chris Evans started with my favorite hero: Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff. During WandaVision she became The Scarlet Witch, with her chaos magic capable of altering reality. She's been missing since Doctor Strange 2's ending, but fans are hoping she ends up popping up in Doomsday or Secret Wars.

Looking to assemble the biggest hitters in the MCU, Evans also named Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder in his dream Avengers lineup. Thor is expected to be a major presence in Doomsday, although some fans are worried he might end up being killed off in the battle against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom. Either way, he's a big hitter who belongs in most Avengers lineups.

The Materialists actor rounded out this picks with the original Marvel hero: Iron Man. Although rather than wanting Tony Stark for his abilities in battle, Evans joked that it was mostly because he'd know where to go on vacation after their mission was completed. That and his A+ taste in shawarma.

It should be fascinating to see what Chris Evans' Steve Rogers is up to when he appears in Avengers: Doomsday. Fans are wondering how he'll be brought into the story after finally getting his dance with Peggy in Endgame, as well as how he might react when discovering Doctor Doom resembles his old friend Tony Stark.

All will be revealed when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if he gets any scenes with Thor and Wanda throughout its mysterious runtime.

When my friends found out I was seeing Verity this week, I was honestly shocked at the number of people who reached out to me with the same question: “Is Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ in the new movie?” I hadn’t seen this rumor right away when the new music video dropped for Swift’s single, so at first I was confused about what was going on. Then I got into the hype, and I needed to know the answer myself.

Let’s dive into the Swift rumors related to this book-to-screen adaptation, why they happened, and the movie itself.

Why Are Fans Asking About “Patient Zero”?

So, the proximity of the release of Swift’s single from Encore, “Patient Zero,” and Verity’s premiere on the 2026 movie schedule, and the fact that Dakota Johnson is in both, fueled this speculation. Then, the pop star's music video was dropped at the VMAs on September 25, and the subject matter of it is eerily similar to the plot of Verity. That led to fans posting things like this on X:

In “Patient Zero,” Taylor Swift plays a wife who was killed by her husband, and she’s warning his next partner about him. In Verity, Anne Hathaway’s Verity is incapacitated and seemingly evil, and Dakota Johnson’s character, Lowen, comes into the life of Verity’s husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), to finish a book. However, as romantic feelings come into play, major twists and violent acts happen.

So, the parallels are paralleling, as many other fans pointed out on X. Plus Johnson’s involvement – especially since she plays the second woman in both projects – makes them undeniable. And chatter about whether "Patient Zero" was in Verity got so loud that it got to Anne Hathaway, who reacted to the speculation while chatting with SiriusXM:

All things considered, I do think it would have made sense for “Patient Zero” to be in Verity, and the reasons for that don’t end with what fans were focused on.

The It Ends With Us Reason This Actually Would Have Made Sense

Notably, Taylor Swift’s music was featured in a different Colleen Hoover adaptation, It Ends With Us. “My Tears Ricochet” was in the film starring Blake Lively. So, there is a precedent for her music being used in movies based on Hoover's books.

Plus, she was very close with Lively at the time of the film’s release (rumors suggest they aren’t as tight now following the It Ends With Us legal battle between the actress and Justin Baldoni). And Swift is also good friends with Dakota Johnson, who is one of the leads of Verity.

All in all, it would not have been surprising if Swift’s “Patient Zero” was used in Verity. There were so many reasons to back it up.

So, after all that, is “Patient Zero” in Verity? No, it’s not. However, I kind of wish it was. Although, even though they’re not technically connected, the parallels are fun, and both projects are worth watching. To do just that, you can watch “Patient Zero” on YouTube, and you can catch Verity (which people have lots of feelings about) in theaters now.

90 Day Fiancé's Mido Fayed and Debby Rolando were happily married at the end of Season 12, but now some are wondering if that's still the case. While we knew early on that these two tied the knot, their relationship has had a lot of peaks and valleys, and it sounds like they might be going through the latter based on recent social media posts.

This all started when Mido posted a video on social media of himself in a car, riding down a highway. A fan asked where Debby was in the video, and he said the following:

Debby is fine, to get that out of the way, but what a wild thing to say. Fans were baffled as to why he would give such a weird response to a normal question about his wife, especially when it's inaccurate.

Mido wasn't going to explain himself, so another fan hopped on over to Debby's page to ask why he said that. She replied, but her response only led to more confusion:

The response was attached to a throwback photo she posted of herself, which led to speculation that there was trouble in paradise between her and Mido. I'm sure that's no surprise to 90 Day Fiancé fans, especially after watching their storyline, in which it seemed he wanted Debby to be a manager for his growing movie career more than an actual wife.

There have also been rampant rumors that Debby and Mido are no longer together, and that he's returned to Egypt. While the former may be true, I've pointed out a few times that there's plenty of evidence suggesting Mido is still in the United States. To start, he's appearing in a movie that's filming in Louisiana, and his recent music video was filmed in the United States. Plus, the reflection in his sunglasses in the latest video where he said Debby passed away looks a lot like Louisiana.

I'm more likely to believe this is just one of Mido's "pranks" we saw on 90 Day Fiancé. He made a joke about Debby dying, and he'll continue to pretend that she's dead even though it's clear that's not the case. As for Debby, she may just be playing the good wife and pretending she has no idea what's going on, or there is trouble between them.

Here's my take. Mido is not driving in that video, and with all due respect, it didn't seem like he had any friends in the United States. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Debby were driving when he shot the video, and he sent that reply as he was sitting right next to her. It's still weird that he said it, but I'm not going to spiral out of control with speculation.

90 Day Fiancé Season 12 is available to stream on HBO Max in its entirety. It's worth a watch for those who want to see Mido, who remains one of the strangest people they've put on this show to date.