Minor spoilers for DC Studios’ Supergirl lie ahead.

When it comes to superhero movies, Jason Momoa holds a sweet distinction, as one of a group of actors who’ve been able to play two prominent roles. Momoa was hired to play Aquaman years ago as part of the DC Extended Universe and, in 2024, the fan-favorite actor achieved his dream of being cast as Lobo in the DCU. These particular versions of the DC characters do have their similarities, and even their first on-screen appearances are similar. Momoa is also aware of those parallels, and he shared a funny take with CinemaBlend.

The first sighting of Arthur Curry (Aquaman) in the DCEU technically comes in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice via footage glimpsed by Diana Prince. However, his formal debut happens in Justice League and, an early scene shows him chugging down a beer at a bar at an Icelandic village. And, funny enough, Lobo’s DCU debut in Supergirl sees him enjoying a drink at a bar on the planet Bilquis, where he encounters Kara Zor-El and Ruthye Marye Knoll. CinemaBlend had the chance to ask Momoa if the similarities of these debuts were intentional, and he jokingly refuted that notion with a perfect quip:

It’s true that Momoa has played plenty of characters who’ve enjoyed a good brew now and then. Superhero movie fans would likely agree with me when I say that the A-lister’s DC characters are particularly strong drinkers. I love this comment from Momoa, because it indicates the level of self-awareness he has when it comes not only to his characters but his own on-screen persona as a whole. Still, the star stressed that he was not responsible for Lobo and Arthur’s beverage choices:

What we have here is an actor who’s committed to his craft and, with that, he’s found considerable success. In terms of DC, Momoa’s profile rose after Aquaman earned more than $1 billion worldwide following its release in 2018. Momoa subsequently spoke about finding “baffling” levels of fame due to the movie’s success. Still, he’s apparently been able to handle the fame well, and what he appreciates is that it’s happening later in life. Momoa is specifically grateful that he’s become busy years after having been able to be with his kids during their formative years.

More recently, Momoa has been revelling in his Lobo casting, and he’s also spoken about the amount of work it took to transform him into the Czarnian bounty hunter. As it stands, Momoa seems keen on playing the role for the foreseeable future, though he said he’d only do a Lobo solo film if it were R-rated. Momoa also spoke about the prospect of someone playing Aquaman in the DCU. While he initially joked about taking that person out, he expressed openness to seeing that recasting.

Regardless of who plays the King of Atlantis next, I’d like to think fans won’t forget Jason Momoa’s take on the character and, so far, fans seem to dig his take on Lobo as well. Here’s hoping the cigar-smoking alien will return sooner rather than later and that he’ll continue to enjoy a good drink here and there. For right now, though, check out his DCU debut in Supergirl, which is now playing in theaters alongside other 2026 movie schedule releases. And stream both Justice League and Aquaman using an HBO Max subscription.

I recently got roped into a new series on the 2026 TV schedule and am now binging Million Dollar Nannies with my Hulu subscription. While I'm enjoying it thus far, there's one key thing holding it back, in my opinion, when deciding whether it's worthy of being mentioned among the best reality shows on TV right now.

The series follows a group of young nannies as they set up shop in Ibiza and offer vacation nanny services to wealthy people on vacation. There's partying, drama, and beautiful views. The only thing I don't see is what it's like on the job, which I feel is a major component missing from this otherwise great show.

Million Dollar Nannies Shows Very Little Of The Cast Actually Doing Their Jobs

Don't get me wrong: I love hearing the young group in Million Dollar Nannies go on about past issues with families, their personal lives, and talking smack about each other. I guess when I signed on to watch this show, I assumed I would see what it's like to be a nanny for the rich and famous. Well, rich, because I'm not sure many of the families featured on the show thus far's fame goes beyond the boundaries of TikTok.

So far, we've seen the nannies apply to their job, but once they get the contract, we don't see what a day entails for these people once they get the gig. What exactly is the difference between being a nanny and being a nanny for the ultra-wealthy? Is the pay even better?

Sure, we get confessional segments in which we learn about dealing with high-maintenance clients, and some storylines show the lines you absolutely shouldn't cross. That said, I think I've learned more about this gig from Fran Drescher, which makes me want a revival of The Nanny even more.

Million Dollar Nannies Is Heavy On The Drama, Which Is Great

While some of the drama feels so scripted it would put 90 Day Fiancé to shame, I can't help but admit I'm addicted to the drama of Million Dollar Nannies. Even if they lay the fights on a bit thick from time to time, listening to the cast bicker and talk about how their own actions impact the reputation of the agency is great.

It also may illustrate that when dealing with the wealthiest people in the world, reputation can mean everything. Nannies need to be as unimpeachable as anyone else because, quite frankly, the people hiring them can afford to handpick whoever they want for the job.

It does have me wondering how much business each of these nannies will get after Season 1, and whether their reality TV fame will either help or hurt their futures in the business. I guess Million Dollar Nannies didn't struggle too hard trying to find wealthy people who wanted to be on television, so we'll see if more spring up.

Million Dollar Nannies airs on Freeform on Wednesdays, but the entirety of Season 1 is available to stream right now on Hulu. Get with the program and check it out as the summer schedule for television continues!

Everyone always talks about the incredible run Kenan Thompson has had on Saturday Night Live. He’s been on the show for more than two decades and is the longest tenured Not Ready For Primetime Player by a large margin, but for almost that entire stretch, Colin Jost has been right there with him. The writer, turned head writer, turned Weekend Update co-host jointed the show all the way back in 2005, just two years after Thompson. The two even shared an office for almost a decade, and that’s apparently where one of the greatest SNL recurring sketches of all-time came from.

Thompson recently joined The Rundown, which is a fun bit SNL does on its social channels where cast members pick out a sketch from the past, as if they were putting together a show Lorne Michaels style. During the segment, Thompson talked about some of his all-time favorite sketches from other comedians, as well as some of his personal favorites. That’s when the subject of Scared Straight came up, and he gave the backstory, which I had never heard before.

If you haven’t seen any of the Scared Straight sketches before, you’re missing out. They’re a direct nod to the 1970s documentary Scared Straight, which paired troubled teens with prison inmates who told them what life inside was actually like an effort to get them to reevaluate their life choices. In SNL’s version, Thompson plays an inmate who yells at troubled teenagers, but all of the stories he tells are quite clearly references to old movies.

You can watch the magic below…

I’m firmly convinced that one of the secret weapons of Saturday Night Live has always been its unique ability to force hilarious people to hang out with each other almost constantly. The crazy hours, shared offices and all night writing sessions bring people together and allow for all kinds of wacky collaborations and partnerships that you wouldn’t have seen coming like this one.

Exactly how much longer these two continue working together remains to be seen. It’s the summer and like every summer, there’s a thousand rumors about the SNL cast and who might be staying and who might be going. I’m not sure anyone knows what’ll happen over the next few months, but I think there’s a good chance both of these two will be back. Jost has really broken out over the last year and has started appearing in a ton of non-Weekend Update sketches, and Thompson remains one of the most popular and beloved cast members on the show. Fingers crossed we get to see them work together for at least another year.

Dwayne Johnson has spent enough time on press tours to know how to handle almost any question. He can talk about his upcoming projects, his major franchises, training, fatherhood, his family's wrestling history, major career lows and Disney songs without breaking a sweat. But, apparently, even The Rock can get caught off guard when a perfectly innocent swimming question takes a sharp left turn in his brain. Johnson just misinterpreted a question during a 2026 movie calendar press tour and, now, we know way too much about what he’s into sexually.

In a video shared to Johnson’s Instagram account from the Moana global tour, an interviewer asks him a simple question: “What’s your stroke of choice?” Given the Moana connection, the host was clearly talking about swimming. He, however, heard something else entirely. You can watch the clip below.

Talk about hilarious timing. There is barely a pause before the Smashing Machine star answers with complete confidence, like he has been waiting his whole life for someone to ask this during a Disney press stop. He laughs and says:

The interviewer immediately realizes the conversation has gone far away from the ocean. With that, he tries to steer things back to the family-friendly part of the program with a, "Okay, alright, fine. I mean I was going swimming…I was thinking… what’s happening?"

That is when Johnson realizes the mistake, and his face basically does the human version of a loading screen. Suddenly, the context of promoting the live-action Moana remake kicks back in. Not whatever private mental cul-de-sac he had wandered into. He says:

Yes. Yes, he did.

Johnson clearly knew exactly how ridiculous the moment was, too. In the caption for the post, he wrote, “I may always look clean, but under the hood your boy’s filthy,” before explaining that he “honestly thought he was asking about a different kind of ‘stroke.’” He followed that with “Domination,” then “Jesus,” and admitted he needed carbs and sleep.

That might be the most Dwayne Johnson press-tour caption imaginable. The man is out there promoting an ocean adventure set for theatrical release and then streaming for folks with a Disney+ subscription. Yet, he accidentally turns a swimming question into a bedroom personality test.

What makes it even funnier is that the Mummy Returns alum does not try to play it cool afterward. A lot of celebrities might have pretended they misunderstood nothing and powered through the awkwardness. Of course, The Rock knows the only way out is to laugh at himself, so he lets the whole thing breathe.

As a whole, this situation is a true testament to Johnson's professional, yet self-deprecating nature. In all seriousness, though, the Moana press tour has seemingly meant a great deal to him, considering his love for the franchise and its ties to his heritage. Nevertheless, there has been time for sillier moments, like when he addressed a nipple-related query involving Maui, his character in the film series.

On that note, I'll take a viral moment like this "stroke" answer any day of the week. I do not think we need to update any official Dwayne Johnson biography based on one chaotic press-tour answer. But, if anyone was wondering whether The Rock could make a Moana interview unexpectedly spicy, you'll be content to have your answer.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson returns as Maui, this time in live-action form, in Moana, releasing in theaters on July 10.

There’s no question David Letterman left a major mark on the late night landscape, particularly during his time on The Late Show over at CBS. Celebrities over the course of decades interacted with the famously curmudgeonly man, who often kept people on their toes with acerbic observations and pointed questions. Letterman would later say he “had it coming” when it came to any “criticism” lobbed his way, but did you know the late night host was so eccentric that major stars were told not to compliment him?

It’s not the only example of eccentric behavior by late night hosts, but Amy Poehler and Mindy Kaling both got candid about their experiences with Dave recently.

Mindy Kaling And Amy Poehler Revealed They Were Advised Not To Be Too Nice To Letterman

Kaling recently gave Amy Poehler a compliment of the highest order when she said she loved the positive vibes the other NBC comedian brings to her now-famous “Good Hang” podcast. You can feel the love in the room, but amusingly Kaling set up this compliment by pointing out she and Poehler used to get told “it’s like an insult” to say something nice about David Letterman.

The warning from her agents really stuck with her for years. In fact, it led her to go on shows over and over again where she spent time worrying about it not being “cool” to say something nice. She’s been working on it, and she wanted to tell Poehler she was a fan of the way "Good Hang" works in light of that.

Amy Poehler was also very familiar with the Letterman advice. Interestingly, when Kaling complimented her, Poehler in her typical way also did deflect the former Mindy Project star’s compliment, joking:

So, maybe not taking a compliment is an epidemic among hosts? Though, I will say Poehler was good-natured about the whole conversation, and it’s always fun when totally unrelated factoids about other people get brought up by celebrities. In this case, David Letterman is famously known for hating compliments, and this specific topic has come up again and again over the years.

Letterman Himself Has Admitted He Hates Compliments

Probably the most specific incident came in 2017, just two years after David Letterman had retired from The Late Show. That year, the former host was given an award: The Mark Twain Prize For American Humor. This meant there was an event and a bunch of celebrities attended. It also meant there were a lot of nice things said about Letterman, who even the Washington Post noted at the time, “hates compliments.” In fact, when asked about people fawning over him, he admitted the whole thing was cringy to him.

David Letterman’s entire comedic persona lives on that edge between funny and uncomfortable. He’s often at his most engaging and amusing when there’s just a sliver of awkwardness between himself and whomever he is talking with, whether that be a celebrity, a journalist, or just someone random he happens to be chatting with. He's always willing to ask the uncomfortable thing, and that sometimes made him the less popular late night host during his run.

No one is perfect, of course, and that means sometimes he doesn't tow that line correctly. Other times he does things like compare The Late Show ending to an adult bookstore coming in, and it works perfectly. No matter what, though, you never really know exactly what’s going to come out of Dave’s mouth. I’m sure that can be very difficult, particularly when you are early in your celebrity career, wearing uncomfortable celebrity fashion, and trying to make a positive impression on late night – without literally saying anything positive to said host.

Zendaya is sure to dazzle audiences as part of the awesome cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Ahead of the film's premiere, though, the fashionista is bringing heat on the red carpet. Unsurprisingly, she and stylist Law Roach have decided to take some Odyssey-themed outfits to Olympian heights for the epic flick’s press tour. In fact, the fashion dream team is displaying some sweet dresses that are flowy and make Zendaya look like she just came down from Mount Olympus.

Amid the hype for Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey, Law Roach took to Instagram to show off Zendaya's flowy Trussardi gown, which gives off all the “Goddess vibes.” Check out this latest case of method-dressing:

Straight from the Trussardi Spring 2006 collection, the Challengers star's outfit is a strapless, floor-length gown that further proves the notion that she can sport just about anything. In the context of Zendaya's role in Nolan's film, it's also a fitting ensemble, given she plays the elegant Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, in the 2026 movie release. All in all, she looks completely regal and ethereal, as she poses in the classy vintage dress.

I can’t take my eyes off the metallic beadwork on the garment, which looks like falling droplets, and those Christian Louboutin jeweled sandals perfectly complement the ensemble. The former Disney Channel star always makes sure those Christian Louboutin pumps make an appearance. For instance, she sported those kicks when she rocked two perfect outfits for Dune 2 and when she wore those stiletto heels in a two-piece top and skirt for Challengers.

Zendaya and Roach weren't done giving off the “Goddess” energy, though. Roach revealed the “essence of Athena” in another social media post, which showed Zendaya wearing a custom Jacquemus gown at IET London: Savoy Place, and it makes her look like a Greek sculpture. Take a look at the dress:

The drapery of that piece is incredibly form-fitting, with its thin-strapped halter neck keeping the dress perfectly in place and providing a Grecian elegance to it. What also makes the gown so eye-popping is its low, fluid back that someone might think would lead to a wardrobe malfunction if it exposes too much down low. But, clearly, the designers knew exactly what they were doing to make this element one of the gown’s stand-out features.

The Jacquemus dress is also perfectly accessorized with Barron London 18k yellow gold and diamond disk earrings and Christian Louboutin So Kate pumps making yet another grand entrance to top it off. Talk about a timeless ensemble for the books.

Beyond watching Zendaya effortlessly transform into memorable characters on the big screen, it's also exciting to see how she and Law Roach determine method dressing for each press tour. Whether she's walked the Dune 2 red carpet looking like C-3PO or worn something old, new, borrowed, and blue for The Drama, her and Law Roach’s outfits each perfectly sync with the film being promoted. Needless to say, this is a fashion duo I can't get enough of.

Now, I'm wondering if Zendaya and Roach have anymore stellar outfits in store for The Odyssey's press tour. I'd love to see them present an outfit that gives off even more "Goddess" vibes but, in the meantime, I'll just bask in the glow of these current outfits. For now, know that Christopher Nolan's latest film hits theaters on July 17th.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married (as we all know from that cute-but-kind-of-cringe announcement outside Madison Square Garden), and still one of the biggest topics of conversation is still the reported 1,000 guests. Rumors had indicated Karlie Kloss was not invited to the event, so when Swift’s former BFF showed up in all of her golden glory, you better believe Swifties had a lot to say about it.

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss used to be practically inseparable, but somewhere along the way the two had a falling out (some called it a breakup), possibly over Kloss’ continued friendship with Scooter Braun amidst the music producer’s feud with Swift. Either way, the model was dripping in gorgeous liquid gold as she was photographed on her way to Madison Square Garden on July 3.

This definitely put Swifties on high alert. What did it all mean? Did the ex-besties reconcile? The comments on DeuxMoi’s Instagram page that showed Kloss en route were predictably bonkers. In fact, one reaction from swiftiesforeternity had more than 2,200 likes as of this writing:

Others echoed that sentiment with comments that included:

• this is a bigger news story than the wedding itself tbh – laurendennehyy
• I'm sure people are going to be totally chill and normal about this – jordycray
• This is the same woman who sat in gen pop at the eras tour – cmbody

This was definitely bigger than the time Karlie Kloss attended an Eras Tour show — sitting in the nosebleeds rather than in the VIP tent — because anybody can technically score Taylor Swift concert tickets, but not everybody can be invited to the biggest celebrity wedding of the year. Just ask Blake Lively.

Speaking of the Gossip Girl alum, many fans pointed out how unfathomable it was to see Karlie Kloss and not Blake Lively heading to the Garden. Fans wrote:

• Who would have thought 2 years ago karlie Kloss would be going and Blake lively not 😂 – annajhealey
• If 2023 me told me that THE Karlie Kloss will attend Taylor weeding instead of Blake Lively I absolutely wouldn’t believe it – mardemontserrat
• 😭 how did she score an invite and not Blake – ritikaaa926
• Karlie but no Blake DAMN – torilnay
• I wish I could see Blake seeing this – prime.kind.of.mom

It wasn’t just Karlie Kloss’ presence at the wedding that had Swifties shook — it was her choice of outfit. Some fans have long theorized that Kloss and Taylor Swift were romantically involved, and that songs like evermore’s “Gold Rush” — which contains lyrics like, “What must it be like to grow up that beautiful? With your hair falling into place like dominos” — were written about her.

Naturally, the so-called “Gaylor” contingency of the fandom had thoughts on Karlie Kloss’ appearance:

• GAYLORS WE’RE SO BACK – factorcinema
• bet gaylors will look at this and think “shes trying to stop the wedding” – leobarbiegf
• SPEAK NOW KARLIE!!!!! – vicesantin
• Wearing a gold dress twitter is going to have a meltdown – emsjx
• The gold dress is crazyyyyy – alexonthemic

Lyrics about the color gold are associated with Karlie Kloss by many, but it also seems to be a pretty important color in Swift's friend circle. It's the color Taylor Swift wore to Selena Gomez’s wedding to Benny Blanco last year, and the “Lose You to Love Me” singer returned the favor in her own gold number Friday night. Could Kloss wearing gold indicate she’s back in the inner circle?

We may not know what it all means, but it’s nice that someone who was once so close to Taylor Swift was invited to share this moment with her. We’ll have to wait to see if the two cross paths more often.

The search for Nancy Guthrie – the mother of Today Show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie – continues, as she’s been missing since the beginning of February 2026. Shortly after, 84-year-old Guthrie was reported missing, local authorities and federal agents began investigating the matter. As it stands, the police are still piecing together the situation and looking for a suspect amid public speculation about their efforts. Now, a sheriff is speaking out about one of the common misconceptions people have about the case.

Sheriff Chris Nanos of Pima County in Arizona recently took part in an interview, during which he provided updates on the Guthrie case. While talking with 13 News, Sheriff Nanos addressed the subject of ransom notes, with some seemingly being legitimate and others being dubbed fakes. On that topic, Nanos specifically addressed the notion that neither his office or the FBI were continuing to analyze said notes amid the investigation:

This clarification from Nanos on the notes also comes amid the FBI sharing its own statement on that. 13 News received a message from the bureau’s Phoenix branch, which clarified that they had “received several ransom notes over the course of this investigation.” Despite the varied legitimacy of those messages, the organization stated that this matter was still being “investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case.” It’s also been made clear that officials are following the lead of local authorities. With that, Nanos also said:

Per what’s known about the situation, Nancy Guthrie was last seen during the early hours of February 1 near her home in Tucson, Arizona. Authorities eventually determined that she’d been against her will, leading to the initiation of criminal investigation. While the police have reportedly been searching for leads, a primary suspect has not been named and no arrests have been made either. All the while, sources allege that Savannah has enlisted private investigators as well and supposedly paid nearly $500,000 for their services.

A major part of this investigation has hinged on ransom notes, with one having surfaced in early February, days after the Guthrie matriarch's disappearance. Weeks later, Savannah issued a plea on social media, directly addressing “whoever has” her mother. Savannah has since shared other messages online in honor of her mom and asked that she be returned safely. While the journalist has continued to work at Today amid her mom’s disappearance, sources claim Guthrie’s been doing her best to keep her composure at work.

The ransom notes have come back into play in recent weeks, as a California man was arrested for sending fake messages and pleaded guilty to two counts of harassment using a telecommunication device, per Fox News. In June, it was also revealed that a second note was sent in February, and it alleged that Nancy Guthrie was dead. On the heels of that, Savannah issued a message on Today, asking that anyone with details on her mother’s whereabouts step forward.

Right now, Savannah Guthrie and her family are offering a $1 million reward for Nancy’s return, and people can also call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) to share information. As for any notes or other potential leads, Sheriff Nanos says those are being handled with considerable care.

Toy Story is a beloved franchise among fans, its cast, and Disney theme park attendees. Whether you’re riding the Toy Story ride, waving at the characters in a parade, or waiting for a personal photo opportunity, the Pixar box office sensation makes its mark in the parks. No one is immune to the magic and charm of the toys brought to life, especially with the 2026 movie release of Toy Story 5 riding a wave of success.

It’s no surprise that when the voice of Woody himself, Tom Hanks, takes his grandkids to Disneyland that he can feel just how special his involvement with the franchise is. According to Metro, chatting about what Toy Story means to people, Hanks explained even he couldn’t escape the joy. He said:

It’s hard to realize the impact you have on the masses until you’re faced with it at an undeniable moment or someone close to you gives you a nudge. One of those instances happened at Disneyland previously, when Hanks’ daughter pointed it out during Fantasmic!

Yes, Tom Hanks actually played Walt Disney in Saving Mr. Banks, but that’s just not the same as watching a character you’ve voiced for more than 30 years walking around in real life and interacting with others. That has to be surreal in a way that few can understand, and you can hear the genuine appreciation from Hanks in the clip.

He's not the only actor with an appreciation for the parks. Disney guy Josh Gad took over Storybook Land canal boats as a storyteller earlier this year. While the voice of Olaf in the Frozen films clearly had a grand time on his adventure, as well as when he was previously a Haunted Mansion caretaker and a Jungle Cruise skipper, it’s still not quite the same.

When you think about the best Pixar movies, or even the best films of Tom Hanks, of course Toy Story comes to mind. The franchise started with a cowboy doll named Woody becoming jealous when he met a new spaceman action figure named Buzz Lightyear that replaced him as the top toy in a boy’s bedroom. It evolved into a journey of friendship, unbreakable bonds that have now lasted through five films, and plenty of quotable lines.

Since the first film hit theaters in 1995, it has become a brand with millions of fans, endless merchandise, and lovable characters. With the success of Toy Story 5, questions have been raised about whether Toy Story 6 is possible. Only Pixar and the creative team can determine whether that will happen, but it feels like a safe bet that fans, theme park guests, and Tom Hanks will see the character continue to live on in the Disney theme parks forever.

We’re just days away from the season premiere of Big Brother 28, and we’re all guzzling down rumors like the slop punishment just ended. This season’s theme is time travel, and it’s being widely speculated that we’re going to see the return of some Big Brother legends, as well as stars from other reality shows. Survivor is the crossover franchise being discussed the most, and few names have been thrown around more aggressively than that of Tyson Apostol. Let the record show, however, that he is claiming he wants no part of that.

The former winner did his weekly appearance on the Rob Has A Podcast network a few days ago, and to say he poured cold water on the rumors would be understating what happened. Not only did he deny he was going on the show, he unloaded on the entire Big Brother franchise. He said he’s been very open in the past about how much he hates it and how much he hates the “annoying Big Brother energy” many of the houseguests have. Here’s a portion of his quote…

Now, you’re probably thinking this little rant put an end to the Big Brother rumors, but you would be mistaken. Apostol has a bit of a wacky sense of humor. He once said he went on The Challenge because he knew other Survivor players were hoping to get invites, and he wanted to make them jealous. He’s not exactly someone who is honest about what’s going on all the time.

Just as there’s a history of dunking on Big Brother, there’s also a history of saying one thing and doing the exact opposite. He’s been on non-Survivor reality shows in the past, and it would not be a shock to see him show up in the Big Brother house this summer, even after this middle finger.

That being said, I’m not really sure Big Brother producers share Tyson’s unusual sense of humor. I’m not sure they would enjoy bringing on someone who just publicly ripped their show. Also, even if they did, I’m pretty sure Tyson is telling the truth. I don’t think he wants to go on Big Brother because I really do get the sense that he hates it. I don’t think he’s been doing some long-term bit to fool people.

The fun thing about this Big Brother season, however, is that we all get to speculate about what might be coming. Whether it’s Tyson or some other legend, it seems like we are going to get fun Survivor representation on the show, and I’m sure we are going to get many of the biggest names in Big Brother history back in some capacity. I can’t wait to see all the surprises, and I can’t wait to speculate with fans the entire time.

Big Brother premieres on Thursday July 9th on CBS. Fans can also follow the show via live feeds on the currently discounted Paramount+, which will start on the 10th.

Anne Hathaway’s massive year continues this month, with The Odyssey being the latest of her many 2026 movie releases on the way. Notably, the historical drama also marks her third time working with Christopher Nolan. But did you know the circumstances of Hathaway's first audition for Nolan? It revolves around a funny misunderstanding the actress had about what role she was auditioning for in The Dark Knight Rises.

It goes without saying that auditioning for a director like Nolan is no small feat, and Hathaway wanted to ensure she was prepared when they met for his final Batman film. Here’s what the actress recently recalled about how it went:

Now, Anne Hathaway isn’t alone in meeting a filmmaker for a superhero role she didn’t know about. A similar thing happened to the likes of Brie Larson for Captain Marvel and Paul Rudd for Ant-Man. But, in Hathaway’s case, she was under the impression that Nolan was looking for a Harley Quinn, and she dressed accordingly.

As she recalled to Happy Sad Confused, there was an the awkward moment when the filmmaker told her what role she was auditioning for, and the reveal led to her instantly change up her demeanor to adapt to it. In her words:

Hathaway says she thinks her misreading of the role actually “worked in [her] favor,” because Selina Kyle is “a chameleon”. I’d be so curious about Christopher Nolan’s recollection of his first meeting with Anne Hathaway for The Dark Knight Rises but, ultimately, she obviously made a good impression, considering she got the part!

Hathaway's hiring ended up being the first time an actress played the role of Catwoman in a live-action Batman movie since Michelle Pfeiffer’s version in 1992. Then, it wasn't until Zoë Kravitz played Selina Kyle in 2022's The Batman alongside Robert Pattinson’s version of the Caped Crusader that there was another big-screen Catwoman after the Devil Wears Prada star.

Hathaway may have been wrong about Harley Quinn at the time, but she was right about Warner Bros. wanting to bring the comic book character to life in a DC film. It was just four years later when Margot Robbie debuted her Harley Quinn in David Ayer's Suicide Squad.

For the time being, the current schedule of upcoming DC movies doesn’t officially include the return of Catwoman or Harley Quinn. However, I hope it won't be too long before these fan-favorite femme fatales come back somehow. For now, we’re excited to see Anne Hathaway reunite with Nolan to play Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, in The Odyssey, coming to theaters on July 17.

The FCC has been brought up a lot lately when it has come to both daytime and late night shows. Some common programs that have been cited for incidents include Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the recently canceled Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and the daytime program The View, the latter of which has been known for touching on hot button topics for years. As the conversation continues, The View is back in the limelight thanks to a committee weighing in on the equal time rule.

Why One Group Thinks The View Should Be Exempt From The Equal Time Rule

The Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press is a non-profit organization that advocates for freedom of the press, as they put it, to “protect democracy.” Recently, they weighed in on The View situation. The View came under fire by the FCC months ago for potential violations of the equal time rule, which states that broadcasts must give equal time to candidates of both parties gunning for the same office.

The rule has been in effect for a long time, but has mostly operated under a news assumption, meaning daytime TV shows and late night have previously enjoyed more freedoms when it came to extending invites to individuals on their shows. The FCC under the Trump administration has been critical of this, and has opened up several investigations and suits.

When it comes to The View, however, ABC has pushed back and has been running ads since June asking viewers to support the longtime series, which famously features a slew of panelists across a range of political spectrums. It’s because of this the Reporters Committee feels the show should be exempt.

In a letter, the organization said that exemptions that were made to the rule way back in 1959 should apply, and latitude should be given to The View, which covers a wide range of topics, and not just politics in an “on-the-spot” manner.

It’s unclear where the investigation into The View will go, but you can read the full letter if you are interested in diving further into the topic. Meanwhile, The View is not the only show that has been in hot water in recent months.

What Happened With Jimmy Kimmel And Stephen Colbert

It’s not The View but Jimmy Kimmel that has landed the most headlines when it comes to the FCC under the Trump administration. The late night host was actually suspended on the very same network as The View after making comments on air about the assassination of Charlie Kirk. This wasn’t the first time Kimmel made comments that landed him in hot water either.

However, this time his comments led to ire from the White House and ABC ultimately cutting the late night host from the schedule for a while in order to cool things down… but then the FCC got involved.

Back in January of 2026, the FCC marked its intention to bring back the old Equal Time Rule leading to lively commentary from then still-on-air host Stephen Colbert. Around that time, the agency headed up by Brendan Carr also became a bit of a bee in ABC’s bonnet, forcing Disney to apply for licenses to all eight stations the corporation owns.

It’s not just ABC that dealt with the FCC poking its nose in. Stephen Colbert before his exit had expected to interview Texas Representative James Talarico. In this case the FCC invoked the equal time rule and the already-taped interview was cancelled. Colbert later revealed exactly what happened on air and the story blew up. This actually led to more attention for Talarico, so I'm not sure it all played out how the FCC expected.

This is all to say, this is very much an ongoing situation, and a lot of programs that have seemingly been exempted from this sort of rule in the past are being targeted now. We'll have to see how it plays out at The View, but I'm very confident there will be new wrinkles in the coming months.

As you can probably ascertain from my name, I'm not a mom.

Even so, I still wanted to watch 2025's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You, which Time Magazine once called “Uncut Gems for Moms.” Well, since Uncut Gems is one of my favorite movies (mostly because of its amazing Adam Sandler performance), I definitely wanted to check it out, and whoa, baby. What a movie!

Now, even though I'm not a mom, I am a dad, and can I just say that I connected with this movie way more than I thought I would? Here's why.

Even As A Dad, I Worry About Being Perceived As A Bad Parent

Just recently, I wrote about how I'm upset that Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is rated R, and it’s mostly because I wanted to take my kids to see it. Now, back when I was a kid, my dad took me to see Terminator 2: Judgment Day when I was only 8, and that’s because parents back then didn't seem to care about taking their kids to see R-Rated flicks. But today, the main reason why I won't take my kids to see The Odyssey isn't because of the mature content (though that's definitely a part of it). It’s mostly because I don't want to be seen as a bad parent taking my kids to see R-rated films.

I'm always thinking about stuff like this (especially as a Black dad, since we're often already perceived to be bad parents from the get-go). Well, Rose Byrne in this movie is constantly feeling like the “bad mom,” and it drags her down. Her daughter has a gastrointestinal illness and needs a tube in her stomach, and Byrne's character constantly feels guilty from all the judgment she receives from others, which is SUPER relatable to me.

So, even though this movie is referred to as “Uncut Gems for Moms,” I definitely felt that tension, too, and I'm not even a mother!

There's Also Always The Fear That Anything Could Just Go Wrong At Any Moment

If you search up what genre this movie is in, you'll likely find it under “psychological drama.” I've also heard people refer to it as a “horror” movie (“realistic horror,” but still!). And, you know what, I agree, because this movie IS scary, though not in the traditional sense.

It mainly tackles motherhood and mental health, and in brutally realistic ways. For example, there's one woman who is undoubtedly suffering from postpartum depression, and she’s constantly worried about her baby. Now, while I have no way of knowing what a woman goes through following childbirth, I will say that as a parent, I have a constant, overwhelming sense of dread that something could happen to my children at any time, and this has been going on since their births.

The same could be said of Rose Byrne's character. She’s both constantly worried about her child, but also in constant need of a break, as she feels alone in taking care of her kid, which I'll talk about next.

Lastly, I Definitely Understand The Feeling Tired All The Time Part

My wife is a nurse, so there will be times when she works four days in a row. This, of course, means that I have the kids for four whole days at a time during these summer months, and anybody with kids will tell you that being a parent is a full-time job in itself.

Thankfully, my in-laws are always available if I need to take a gym break, but I know what it's like to be tired all the time, and Rose Byrne deserved that Best Actress nomination for playing a mom who is literally tired for an entire movie.

And, sister, same. As a parent, I FEEL that to my very core. I may be a dad, but I know what it's like to feel exhausted from morning til night, and that's why even though I might not be a mom, this movie speaks to me on every level.

SPOILERS are ahead for Elle Season 1, now streaming with a Prime Video subscription.

The Legally Blonde prequel series just landed on the 2026 TV schedule earlier this week, and I’ve already binged the whole season. What, like it’s hard? The season finale left a pit in my stomach as Elle Woods finds herself between Dustin and Miles – especially since I’m not totally sure which guy I want to see her with. As I think about it, I found some comments from one of the show’s main cast members that helped me understand why I’m probably as confused as the future lawyer is.

Why Elle's Love Triangle Has Me Perplexed

The last shot of Season 1 has Elle and Dustin sharing a smooch while Miles watches it happen from a distance. On one hand, it’s a moment I wanted to happen as the chemistry between Elle and Dustin started to really build in the second half of the season. But at the same time, my heart breaks for Miles as well.

I totally get why Miles would be both confused and angry at seeing Elle suddenly kiss another guy after what happened between them. Elle and Miles had an adorable first kiss, but things ended before they could even heat up because Elle was worried about ruining her friendship with his ex, Shannon. Also, I'm caught between Miles being more of Elle's type and liking the idea of Elle going against type with Dustin.

Usually when I watch shows with love triangles like this, I have a clear favorite. Honestly, I’m kind of stuck on this one.

Comments From One Elle Star Has Me Thinking Differently About Dustin vs. Miles

Then I read what Zac Looker (who plays Dustin) told Deadline about the situation. In his words:

This is so true. Looker makes such a good point here that makes me realize why I'm having a hard time choosing between Team Dustin or Team Miles. While in another similar show I’ve found myself screaming at the TV over a high-schooler’s choice of boyfriend, this time I feel as if Elle really is between a rock and a hard place. Looker also made this point:

I mean, at the end of the day, we know from Legally Blonde that Elle’s ultimate love story is with Luke Wilson’s Emmett, but I still love that Reese Witherspoon passed the “pink torch” to Lexi Minetree to tell some fun high school boy drama from Elle's early love life. (And, I don't agree with the negative reviews of this show). Knowing neither of them are endgame doesn’t stop me from being curious about how Elle is going to get out this mess, and if she’ll end up picking one of them to genuinely date while at Rainier West.

Looker’s comments have me more validated around my feelings about the finale, and I'm hoping we’ll get a Season 2 so we can see how Elle goes from here!

Almost immediately after Off Campus premiered on the 2026 TV schedule, Jennifer Lopez’s song “On The Floor” and her viral plunging jungle dress went viral again. That’s thanks to a scene Mika Abdalla had, where she dressed up as the pop star and danced with her love interest Dean to the aforementioned song. After all that, the show's star and singer ended up dancing together in real-life, and now the Allie actress has shared the story behind it.

Now, before we dive into how this all happened, you have to watch the video in question. On May 22, which was a little over a week after Off Campus became available with an Amazon Prime subscription, JLo posted:

As you can see, Abdalla and Lopez recreated Allie’s scene in the sexually explicit Amazon Prime project when she realized that “On The Floor” had come on. It’s absolutely adorable, and it’s the perfect homage to the singer's song and the women who have now both worn that gravity-defying jungle dress. So, how did this amazing interaction come to be? The answer is “very quickly,” according to Mika Abdalla, who told ET:

Immediately after the cast of Off Campus finished their press tour, they began work on Season 2. They’re currently filming Dean and Allie’s season of the book-to-screen adaptation. However, while they were prepping for production, Abdalla got the call about meeting JLo. Then, literally right after that conversation, she was on a plane and headed to the singer’s location, as she said:

What a whirlwind of an experience. However, it was totally worth it, as it looked like they had a blast making it, and the video accumulated 61.6 million views on TikTok and 4.9 million views on Instagram. Plus, over on IG, the cast of Off Campus commented, writing things like:

• Stephen Kalyn: Woah.
• Ella Bright: IM ACTUALLY SO SORRY
• Josh Heuston: ABSOLUTELY YES MEEEEK
• Antonio Cipriano: AHHHHHHHH
• Belmont Cameli: YOOO WHAT
• Jalen Thomas Brooks: EXCUSE ME?

It seems like the general enthusiasm and bafflement in these comments match Abdalla’s reaction to it too.

Overall, it was such a fun viral moment, and I love that both JLo and Mika Abdalla leaned into it. Now, I’m excited to see what interactions like this we get when Season 2 of Off Campus comes out.

Now that Minions & Monsters is the latest 2026 movie release to heat up the summer box office, a long-standing question I’ve had about the franchise has once again resurfaced: "Why aren’t there female minions?" Pierre Coffin, who is the voice behind the minions and the director of multiple movies in the series, has big opinions on the subject.

The minions have been causing chaos in Despicable Me and Minions movies for over 15 years now, but not once has a girl minion shown up. Coffin has been behind the minions since the beginning, and has now helmed five movies, with Minions & Monsters being his latest. Here are his thoughts on the subject:

The minions were created for the first Despicable Me film out of necessity for the story to have some comic relief to foil the character of Gru. The little guys have since become a phenomenon and main characters in their own right across a trilogy of Minions movies.

As Coffin told The Guardian, he’s not on board with female minions, but he does think it's possible we could see them in the future. Though, if we did, it probably wouldn’t be his idea. As the Minions & Monsters director and co-writer also added:

Now, this is interesting. Back when Pierre Coffin and his Minions collaborators were working on the first spinoff film, apparently they did kick around the idea of female minions, but ultimately decided against it. I think he makes some great points about there being little reason for them to exist, and as that phrase goes: “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

When the same question was asked of Pierre Coffin back in 2015, I liked his reasoning, too. He said girl minions don’t exist because he “couldn’t imagine” it because of “how dumb and stupid they often are.” And hey, if minions don’t reproduce how humans do, it really wouldn’t make sense for male and female versions of minions to exist in the first place.

Anyway, with all that being said, the latest installment in this franchise, Minions & Monsters, is now in theaters, and it’s been earning rave reviews for being “purely enjoyable” and “a welcome return to form”. It’s also looking at a $164.5 million worldwide opening (per Deadline) – which is lower than projected, but very much No. 1 during the Fourth of July holiday weekend in the U.S., no less. With how popular the minions have been over the years, you never know what new things we'll learn about them next.

I've been watching a lot of past Big Brother seasons lately, in anticipation of Big Brother Season 28. One strong opinion about a certain twist in the game has resurfaced in me with vigor, and I need to talk about it. We recently learned that Season 28 will be themed around a "time trip." So... maybe this would be the perfect season to leave the Big Brother Slop punishment in the past?

Big Brother is a notoriously unserious show. Amidst their efforts to send one houseguest packing each week, these housebound contestants are subjected to a range of ridiculous scenarios and punishments. They're slimed during competitions and made to wear goofy themed costumes, to name a couple of examples.

Fans know and expect regular doses of absurdity from the long-running CBS series, and we wouldn't want it any other way. Slop, on the other hand, isn't fun or funny or exciting. The houseguests seem to hate it, which I know is the point, but I also don't know a single fan who cares about this particular punishment, at least, not in any kind of positive way.

Slop looks like oatmeal, but based on complaints about it from the houseguests, it sounds like it doesn't actually taste like oatmeal, nor does it have the same texture. Prior to Season 7, the food punishment each season was to restrict the impacted houseguests' diet to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Slop was introduced during Big Brother All Stars, in 2006, and has remained the food punishment each season since. In 2011, the Have Not twist was introduced, adding an uncomfortable bedroom and cold showers to the slop punishment for the three or four affected houseguests each week.

Have Nots do have a limited number of other options (pickles, some spices and condiments, protein powder, etc.) to supplement their diets, but slop is their main food source for the week. It seems like every season, houseguests complain about how being on slop makes them feel. Whether it's lack of energy, gastrointestinal discomfort or just feeling super hungry because they're not eating the slop, it certainly seems to serve its presumed purpose of putting have nots at a disadvantage. Yet, I can't remember the last time anything slop-related was entertaining on the live feeds or in the episodes. It's just a thing that gets forced on a few houseguests each week until the Have Not punishment ends for the season.

To be clear, I'm not saying they should completely get rid of the Have Not room or punishment. I appreciate the creativity that goes into designing that room, particularly when the design relates (in some dreary, creepy or otherwise negative way) to the theme of the house. Plus, it disrupts the usual sleeping arrangements from week to week, which can have an impact on the social dynamics of the game. Keep the Have Not twist if you want, let's just lose the slop requirement, or change it to something that gives the houseguests more options to get enough to eat to be their usual selves.

I'm not sure what the substitution to slop should be. Maybe it's some other limitation on the Have Nots' diet that still allows them to get enough basic nutrients throughout the week. At the very least, maybe there's an alternate punishment to slop that houseguests can choose. Meaning, if they want to eat normal food for the day, they have to take some other punishment or restriction.

As 2026 marks twenty years since Slop was first introduced, I think it's high time Big Brother does away with it, or finds a way to change up the food restriction to make it interesting, and preferably doesn't leave the affected houseguests down for the count for days.

Big Brother Season 28 kicks off on the 2026 TV schedule on July 9th, with the live feeds starting the day after. You'll be able to watch the feeds and catch up on past episodes with a Paramount+ subscription.

Arguably the best relationship to come out of three seasons of the Apple TV series Ted Lasso is the one that evolved between Jamie Tartt and Roy Kent, and equally between Phil Dunster and Brett Goldstein. Starting at a point of absolute loathing, Jamie and Roy could barely be in the same room together in Season 1, but a bond formed as trust was built and they became the best part of Season 3.

One of the best shows Apple TV has to offer, it’s true that the beloved series had a divisive Season 3 finale, but before then, it was Dunster and Goldstein’s time to shine. While promoting HBO’s Rooster in this Rich Eisen Show clip, the actor confirmed that the love he and Goldstein had for each other was reflected in the time they shared in Amsterdam in Episode 6, resulting in his favorite scene to film. He said:

Cast members often say glowing things about their co-stars in interviews, but Phil Dunster seems to have genuinely enjoyed the time he spent with Brett Goldstein while making Ted Lasso. The time they shared together in Amsterdam not only provided one of the most wholesome moments of the series but also helped solidify the bromance between Dunster and Goldstein, as indicated in the way the actor spoke about it below.

In the episode, which you can watch or rewatch with an Apple TV subscription, Roy Kent makes a vulnerable admission that he never learned to ride a bike because the grandfather that was supposed to teach him passed away before getting the chance. Jamie Tartt, in the most Jamie Tartt way possible, decides to teach him on stolen bicycles bought from a stranger.

Teamwork, some shared conversation that revealed just how different their families are, and a desire to see a windmill forms a bond that cannot be broken. Phil Dunster said:

It’s also a time that went a long way in humanizing Jamie Tartt and Roy Kent. At the start of Ted Lasso, Jamie was a talented striker on the field but had an ego that made him impossible to be around. And Roy, the hot-headed veteran turned coach, wanted nothing to do with him. But after breaking down some emotional walls and realizing their insecurities made them more alike than they realized, the two became friends.

Ted Lasso will be making its return later in the 2026 TV schedule with its fourth season and with Ted now set to coach Richmond’s women’s football team. And while Brett Goldstein will be returning as Roy Kent, it’s currently unknown whether Phil Dunster will at least make a cameo or appear in some way. But we’ll all know for sure in August as the new episodes roll out, and hopefully Dunster and Goldstein will get to share some more memorable on-screen moments.

July is Disability Pride Month, and along with it serving as a reminder for more of us to check out all the great movies starring people with disabilities, there are so many ways those with these identities have contributed to Hollywood films behind the scenes. One story that I just learned has to do with the making of Sony Pictures Animation’s GOAT, a 2026 movie release from earlier this year. I just found out the movie assembled an entire team of disabled employees to loop the film. Don’t know what “looping” is? Neither did I until I came across their story.

The Cool Way Sony’s Goat Made History For People With Disabilities

GOAT is basically an underdog sports movie told creatively in a fictional world where co-ed predator animals play together in something very close to basketball called Roar-ball. And the animated movie, which is now available to stream with a Netflix subscription, featured the first-ever all-disability loop group to work on a major studio film, per Variety.

I had never heard about this before, but a loop group supplies the voices in the background of a scene that needs it. And since GOAT primarily takes place at Roar-ball games, there was a lot of looping to do. Nic Novicki, the founder of this groundbreaking loop group, said this about how the job can cater to anyone:

Novicki and The Disability Loop Group had been trying to get on a feature film for years, and GOAT was the first opportunity for them to finally do so. I love how the movie itself is about an unexpected character (a goat) who gets to play in the big leagues, and behind the scenes, a group of people with disabilities got to work all together to provide a necessary service for the film.

I Had No Idea What Looping Was Before Learning This Story

Not only did The Disability Loop Group achieve something new in Hollywood worth celebrating during Disability Pride Month, but the story itself taught me about one aspect of filmmaking I didn’t know about before. Here’s Novicki’s explanation of the loop group’s job:

While a live-action movie might have ambient sound that can be recorded on location if a basketball game was part of a movie – GOAT had to start from scratch. The loop group had to take the time to help create the world of the movie through constructing things like chants, background chatter, crowd energy and reactions. It sounds like a meticulous job, and a fun one, and I’m happy I know about it now.

The disabled are still underrepresented in movies and TV, and this story is a small but cool example of some of the unsung jobs and people in Hollywood we don’t highlight enough. Congrats to The Disability Loop Group. I hope we hear about them getting more work in future movies and/or TV shows.

Spoilers for the Season 1 endings of Dutton Ranch and Marshals are ahead! You can watch the first installments of both Yellowstone spinoffs with a Paramount+ subscription.

Well, both Yellowstone sequel series have come to a close on the 2026 TV schedule, and they’ve left us on very similar cliffhangers. In Marshals, Season 1 ends with Tate being taken by the family that is after Kayce and his team. Meanwhile, in Dutton Ranch, Carter was kidnapped by the cartel. Thankfully, someone asked Beth and Rip actors, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser, about all this, and their responses made me very excited about what could happen next.

Considering both Dutton Ranch and Marshals ended with the main characters’ sons being taken, Reilly and Hauser were asked if those cliffhangers were “coincidence or coordinated” during an interview with TV Insider. In response, the Beth and Rip actors said:

• Kelly Reilly: Maybe [smiles].
• Cole Hauser: [Laughs] What I will say is I’d love to work with Luke. We saw him in New York for the Upfronts, Kelly and I both, and I just love him, man. I miss him.
• Kelly Reilly: I miss him too.

Now, as the two spinoffs have aired, Luke Grimes has said a crossover between Marshals and Dutton Ranch would be “very fun.” Meanwhile, Reilly agreed with the lead of Marshals and her on-screen brother, while Hauser said he’d love to go back to Montana. So, the question surrounding a crossover feels more like a “when” than an “if.” And it’s clear that if there’s a good story to be told, these actors want to tell it, as Hauser said:

I know Hauser said “if there’s a way,” which implies they still need to figure it out. However, I think the endings create a pretty obvious opportunity for crossover.

Tate was literally taken to Texas at the end of Marshals. Although both he and Kayce don’t realize that he’s with the enemy yet, they think he’s on a fishing trip. So, once they realize he’s with the villain, maybe Rip and Beth could step in to help.

Meanwhile, this could constitute a trip to Texas for Kayce, and while he’s there, he could help his sibling and brother-in-law find their son, Carter. I’m sure Kayce's military and Marshals experience would be quite helpful, as Beth and Rip try to figure out how to get their son back from the cartel. Honestly, it feels like this story writes itself.

Plus, Kelly Reilly noted that Beth simply misses her brother, and she’d love to see him again:

I’ve always found it a bit odd that these Dutton family members didn’t cross paths on their respective shows, considering they are the only living members of their family left and were on great terms at the end of Yellowstone. However, the endings of both spinoffs seemingly provide a great opportunity for the siblings to help each other out and see each other again. And it sounds like Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser would be more than happy to see that happen.

So, here’s hoping these two scary cliffhangers can help bring Beth, Rip and Kayce back together when Marshals and Dutton Ranch return for their second seasons.

Toy Story 5 spoilers are ahead, so READ ON WITH CAUTION!

Andy and Bonnie’s famous toys returned this summer by way of the 2026 movie release Toy Story 5. Reviews for the Pixar sequel were very positive, and it smashed box office records during its opening weekend, earning $160 million domestically in three days, which was a new benchmark for the franchise. Considering all of that success, one might be tempted to think that a sixth installment is on the way. That hasn't been announced, though Tom Hanks (the voice of Woody) shared a great take on whether such a film should happen.

Toy Story 5 reveals a previously untold part of Jessie the Cowgirl’s story and, at the same time, it focuses on the toys dealing with the threat of tech. Ultimately, though, the film ends with owner Bonnie embracing her toys alongside her new friend, Blaze. All the while, Woody and Bo Peep continue to help abandoned toys find homes. Overall, the biggest loose ends are tied up, so I could completely understand Tom Hanks' rationale when asked by EW, if another movie should be made:

Hanks makes a lot of sense. After seeing this fifth film, I felt like everything was tied up pretty well. And, believe it or not, the Saving Private Ryan star was initially hesitant to take on another Toy Story movie for fear there’d be no story left to tell. However, he became hooked on the concept of the toys facing the threat of technology. All of that is a testament to the notion that a good story can really draw someone to a project. So, on that note, what could another TS flick entail?

All I can think of is a story that possibly brings characters like Slinky, Rex, Hamm or even Lilypad to further prominence with their own main storylines. It goes without saying that with each film, the ensemble of characters has grown, so there are plenty of stories to mine from any of them. And, of course, major players like Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie would theoretically remain in key roles as well.

It's honestly been interesting to see how Disney and Pixar have continued to expand this franchise following 2010's Toy Story 3, which was thought to be the end of the series. Nevertheless, Pixar figured out how to tell more stories in unique and entertaining ways. It goes without saying that the studios have found success, but they still might want to tread lightly with further installments.

TS5 director Andrew Stanton recently spoke with CinemaBlend about a possible conclusion for the franchise, saying it would have to be told “just right.” The fifth movie’s co-writer, Kenna Harris, also joked it may take 100 movies to get there! (Of course, at that point, I hope kids are still playing with toys.)

I'm definitely down for more, but I'll side with Tom Hanks on the point that there needs to be a story worthy of being told for that film to happen. What we have here is an example of a franchise that arguably keeps getting better as it goes, I definitely wouldn't want to see the quality decline due to lackluster storytelling.

Feel free to watch the new adventures of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of your favorite toys in Toy Story 5, which is playing in theaters now. You can also watch the franchise’s first four movies using a Disney+ subscription.

While The Voice is coming back to the 2026 TV schedule this fall without Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani as coaches, that doesn’t mean the real-life couple aren’t privately enjoying their relationship out of the spotlight. The pair of musicians may often be the subject of divorce rumors in the tabloids lately, but public PDA from the both of them for their anniversary helps put the speculation to rest.

Shelton and Stefani’s names often come up as a celebrity couple who might be secretly on the rocks since they mostly keep to themselves. However, new social media posts from both of them remind us that the speculation is likely purely that. Check out what Blake Shelton posted to Instagram:

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani tied the knot on July 3, 2021 - a wedding anniversary they now share with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, who officially got married at Madison Square Garden on Friday. It’s been five years since their ceremony at an Oklahoma ranch surrounded by their loved ones, and the country singer proudly shared pictures from their day. He also said “every day is better than the last”, before wishing his wife a happy anniversary in front of the world.

Gwen Stefani commented on the post by writing “🙏🏻 love u !!” along with adding two posts of her own to celebrate the occasion. Along with sharing more wedding photos from the day they said "I do", she posted a reel full of images of the couple over the years. Take a look:

Aww, these sweet little moments from Gwen Stefani’s camera roll say it all. It must be so frustrating for them to see speculation about their relationship being over all the time when it seems like they’re just out here enjoying their lives together and minding their own busines. Back in January, Shelton commented on the speculation with these words:

Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani met in 2014 when they were both coaches on The Voice's seventh season. They reportedly began dating in late 2015 before eventually getting engaged in October of 2020.

As of late, Blake Shelton has been touring following the release of his latest record, For Recreational Use Only, which came out back in May. Gwen Stefani just concluded her residency at Las Vegas’s Sphere with No Doubt last month. It was the band’s first tour together in almost 14 years. Now, I love that they're taking a moment to celebrate the day they said "I do."

Happy Anniversary to Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani! The couple look more adorable than ever.

Angelina Jolie has been in several high-profile relationships throughout the course of her life, with the most notable arguably being her marriage to Brad Pitt. That union, however, eventually ended, and a contentious divorce battle ensued for years. Jolie (51) and Pitt (62) settled their divorce in 2024, and the latter has since moved on with another partner. As of right now, Jolie isn’t seeing anyone, an insider is dropping claims regarding how the Adventures of Cliff Booth star has affected that stance.

Insider Makes Claims About Angelina Jolie’s Take On Dating

Earlier this year, it was reported that Jolie had been doing fine in the years since her latest divorce and that she’d been “busy” with work and focused on her six kids, whom she shares with Pitt. It was also said at the time that the Maria star hadn’t had a boyfriend since the split. A source for In Touch Weekly recently discussed Jolie’s love life and, allegedly, her relationship with Pitt – who she leveled abuse allegations against in a lawsuit – damaged her perception of romance. The unnamed individual laid out that claim by saying:

On the other side of that equation, Brad Pitt has been dating jeweller Ines de Ramon since late 2022, and they’ve been spotted in public together on multiple occasions. The two were most recently spotted at the French Open this past June, at which point they drew Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet comparisons due to their PDA. If the aforementioned insider is to be believed, Jolie isn’t keen on having such a relationship:

All of this should be taken with a grain of salt. While the Eternals alum hasn’t attested to her ex-spouse/co-star supposedly affecting her views on dating, she has recently spoken about remaining single after the divorce.

What Has Angelina Jolie Said About Dating?

It’s seldom that Jolie talks about dating and what she looks for in her ideal partner. The Oscar winner did, however, recently speak to Yahoo! Entertainment about not having dated for years:

Jolie and Pitt share Maddox (24) Pax (22) Zahara (21) Shiloh (20) and twins Knox and Vivienne (17). By all accounts, she and her children are quite close, and those relationships reportedly endure as they allegedly remain estranged from Pitt. Jolie has also discussed some changes she’s experienced since her divorce, specifically her inability to travel as she pleases. In time, she also plans to leave Hollywood but not until all of her kids have turned 18 and are out of the house.

So, all in all, it seems Angelina Jolie does indeed have plans for the future, though they don’t appear to involve romance. With that, it’s unclear if she’ll eventually decide to re-enter the dating pool like Brad Pitt has.

So many Taylor Swift songs have been blasted at weddings, and during the Eras Tour, many people “knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring” while the pop star literally sang “Love Story”. So, it tracks that when it came to Swift’s own wedding, she and Travis Kelce also used some of the “You Belong With Me” singer’s lyrics to celebrate. In fact, they picked an amazing (and kinda unexpected) lyric to put on their wedding favors that I’m obsessed with.

After the world found out that Swift and Kelce were “JUST&T MARRIED” on July 3, the A-list guests started posting about the experience. Singer Maren Morris uploaded some cute outfit pictures with fellow singer Kelsea Ballerini about the event that was held at Madison Square Garden, with the caption that gave a nod to Swift’s song, “Love Story.” Meanwhile, the final image in her photo dump reveals that the married couple decided to quote “Blank Space” on their wedding favors; take a look:

As you can see, the newlyweds had custom napkins at their ceremony that had the date of their wedding, its location, a logo that features two Ts and two hearts, and a song lyric embroidered on them. That lyric is:

That line is from Swift’s megahit from 1989, “Blank Space.” It’s a unique choice, considering that the song is not a love song, but rather a commentary on the public’s perception of the singer’s love life (as its great music video makes abundantly clear). I mean, the full line is “So it’s gonna be forever, or it’s gonna go down in flames.” However, when you take the line out of context, it’s actually perfect for a wedding.

Plus, there’s more meaning behind this choice too. Travis Kelce is on the record (via theschmo312) saying that “Blank Space” is one of his favorite Taylor Swift songs. He’s also a fan of “Shake It Off” (clearly he’s a 1989 guy), and he obviously loves “So High School” and “The Alchemy,” which are, you know, about him. However, it would seem "Blank Space" may be his top fave if these napkins tell us anything about this topic.

So, with all that considered, and thinking about the impact “Blank Space” had on pop culture and Swift’s career, it’s honestly such a great choice for a wedding favor.

I did think that they’d go for “It’s a love story, baby just say ‘yes’” or “I feel so high school” or “Who are we to fight the alchemy” first. They also could have used a line from one of The Life of a Showgirl's “twelve bangers,” as Kelce once described it, considering a few of those songs, like “The Fate of Ophelia” and “Opalite,” seem to be about how happy the pop star is with the football player.

However, they went with the “Blank Space” line, and I truly am so here for it. At first, it was a surprising choice. But the more I thought about it, the better it got, especially because not only is the line fitting for a wedding, but it’s also one of Travis Kelce’s favorite Taylor Swift songs.

The late Roger Ebert is one of the film industry's most notable critics, and while he's no longer with us, many of his opinions live on via the internet. We're all familiar with the classic movies he hated, and that he had some occasionally radical opinions, such as his radical distaste for fandoms and the role they hold in Hollywood.

While I hold reverence for Ebert and the road he paved as much as other past critics, I have to say I was shocked by this quote from his book, A Horrible Experience of Unbearable Length: More Movies That Suck, traveling the internet. In it, he goes on a rant that serves as a takedown of fandom culture, and doesn't mince words on how he feels about it. Read it below:

It's pretty rough stuff to read, especially if you're someone excited about upcoming Star Wars movies or bummed about the lack of new shows on the way for Star Trek. I find myself in both of those categories, and as a proud member of many fandoms, I have to talk about my problems with what Roger Ebert said so long ago.

Fandoms Are Not Full Of "Socially Inept" People

Roger Ebert made a lot of generalizations about fandoms, and I think the rudest is calling people who are dedicated fans "socially inept." Speaking personally, some of the biggest Star Trek fans I know are not only plenty capable of talking about things outside of it, but they've also managed to turn that fandom into a career.

In fact, many of Star Trek's recent showrunners, like Mike McMahan, started out as fans, and they used their encyclopedic knowledge of The Next Generation and other shows to pay homage to them or even come up with new ways to enjoy them. Some of them even became actors on the series, like Tawny Newsome. Go to one of her panels, and you'll realize she's forgotten more Trek knowledge than you may know.

These are just high-level examples, and say nothing to scores of fans I've met over the years who thrived in their job fields as engineers, scientists, doctors, or content creators. To generalize "fandoms" as nothing but a place for social outcasts to amass and spew facts at each other is not only rude, it's widely incorrect in my opinion. Fans across all across the human spectrum, which is part of what makes it so special.

Roger Ebert Forgets The Personal Attachment Many Have To Fandoms

Another thing Roger Ebert fails to understand about fandoms is that an intense love of any franchise can often start from an earnest place. Maybe we love a particular show or movie because we watched it with a loved one, or we experienced it through a particularly remarkable time in our lives. Entertainment can be therapeutic or comforting, and in those moments a fandom is born.

The way Ebert talks about it, it's like a person who is effectively a blank slate found a show and used it to shield the world from just how boring they were. Again, that's very rarely the case, and sounds like a comment from someone who was never really a part of one. Had he actually participated in a fandom, I think he might feel differently, but I guess we'll never know.

All this to say, I still admire Roger Ebert, and his right to have an opinion that still makes people feel things even from beyond the grave. Even if I think his opinion is wrong, I have to respect that!

Half a million cheese cones. Five Million riders (or nearing it) on most of the marquee attractions. Families coming to the parks in IP clothing starting on Day 1. The Epic Universe team has seen a lot of milestones in its first year, and they believe it all happened because of the one rule they had in place when dreaming up the portals.

Seriously, there was one rule the Universal Orlando team stood by as the metric for determining whether an idea might move forward or not. Otherwise as Chef Jens Dahlmann mentioned to CinemaBlend and other outlets, ‘there were no restraints.” The dreamers could go as far as they dared to go.

In a Q&A, Executive VP and General Manager of Epic Universe Jeff Polk shared this one rule the entire creative team, from the chefs to the ride designers and VPs, all had when coming up with new ideas in the parks.

It sounds simple, but honestly it was anything but. Epic Universe is made up of thousands and thousands of compounded ideas that all lead to one seamless experience. Just look at Super Nintendo World as an example. You take an escalator through a portal to get into that section of the park. The world is immersive from the moment you step into it, but if you have a Universal Mario band there are even more options to go interactive and to play games leading to other secrets in that section of the park. You can have a wild DK float that’s as big as your face. You can meet Princess Peach and dance with Toad. It all looks like this:

Or, look to Dark Universe, where Ygor roams around, the well lights up at night, and werewolf footprints are “stamped” into the concrete of the forest on Curse of the Werewolf. All these things took people to dream them up.

The creatives knew when they had hits, as Ariana Morabito, VP of Entertainment for Epic Universe and some of the others involved with the park’s creation all cited the Meet-and-Greet with Toothless as a moment they really specifically felt they hit the highest bar. In fact, they were all on hand to watch Toothless roll out.

As someone who has met Toothless, the feeling of touching the dragon is pretty indescribable, and special, even for a grownup. The wonder when kids get to do it will leave an impression. It all came back to the one word though. Per Jeff Polk, “epic” was the only way to measure every single thing that came into being, and it led to over 161 patents being created just for the one theme park.

One a year later, Universal’s park is still going strong. Epic Universe has made adjustments to its schedule in the first year, staying open later to accommodate the wishes of guests, and other changes are being cemented as we speak. The parks recently started testing Universal Celestial Goodnight, a new fireworks show set to officially debut next month on July 7th. There’s rumors about new attractions heading to the Ministry of Magic and other areas of the parks. It’s only a year in, and all I see are growth opportunities ahead. I’m guessing that one rule is still in place for the creative team and will be for awhile.

The 4th of July is here, and it’s time to celebrate not only by watching fireworks but by catching a flick or two at your local theater. There are plenty of 2026 movie releases to choose from, like Toy Story 5, Minions & Monsters, Supergirl and more. However, Chris Pratt shouted out a different recently released film when sharing his take on what audiences should see to celebrate America’s 250th birthday (and it makes so much sense).

Anyone in need of a movie recommendation should know that Chris Pratt posted an Instagram reel in which he shouted out Young Washington, an under-the-radar new George Washington biopic that hit theaters this past Friday. Check out the video below to see Pratt's effusive praise for the movie, and its lead actor:

Based on the early life of the eponymous Founding Father, the Jon Erwin-directed and co-written epic war-drama flick chronicles George Washington's leadership of the Virginia militia during the French and Indian War. William Franklyn-Miller plays the lead role, and he's joined by veteran actors Ben Kingsley, Andy Serkis, Mary-Louise Parker and Kelsey Grammer.

It’s understandable as to why Pratt would consider this a must-watch, as we honor 250 years of our nation. I mean, why not learn about a part of Washington’s life that some may not even be that aware of? Pratt also sells the film in a big way by calling it a mixture of The Revenant, Braveheart and Pride and Prejudice. Now, if that's not a ringing endorsement, then I don't know what is!

It's also great to see Pratt shout out Franklyn-Miller, who is a British actor and model While the up-and-coming actor has had small parts in TV shows like Arrow and Neighbours, the George Washington biopic marks his big-screen debut. Franklyn-Miller also has more work on the way, as he'll be starring in the upcoming Apple TV series Neuromancer and the book-to-TV screen adaptation of The Age of Innocence that’s expected to be available for Netflix subscription holders.

Of course, the public doesn't necessarily have to go see Young Washington, as there are plenty of other options as well. And I'm not just talking about movies that are currently playing in theaters. Cinema aficionados can also watch a perfect trio of patriotic ‘90s action flicks -- Independence Day, Air Force One and Con Air -- which are all streamable with Disney+ subscription. There are also other great titles on the streamer and other platforms that'll have people feel patriotic.

Still, fans are more than welcome to take Chris Pratt’s recommendation for Young Washington if they so choose. It goes without saying that it's huge to be able to say that we live in a time at which we can celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States. So it might behoove Americans to find some way or another to signify such a momentous occasion.

On that note, viewers can see what the Jurassic World actor is talking about by catching Young Washington in theaters now. And, while you're at it, seek out some of Chris Pratt's blockbusters to watch over the holiday as well.

Ever since we learned Sunrise on the Reaping would not only be the latest Hunger Games novel but a film on the 2026 movie schedule, it shot straight to the top of upcoming book-to-screen adaptations I’ve been looking forward to. But how will the new Haymitch actor stack up to Woody Harrelson’s performance in the original trilogy? Well, the latest look at the movie proved why we should be very excited for newcomer Joseph Zada's take on the role.

Joseph Zada Opens Up About Playing A Younger Haymitch

In the Hunger Games movies, July 4th is both Haymitch Abernathy’s birthday and Reaping Day. In celebration of the notable day, Lionsgate just released an in-depth featurette (which you can watch above) about Sunrise on the Reaping, and it’s got me double-circling the movie’s release date on my calendar.

Joseph Zada was officially cast as Haymitch over a year ago, which he calls the “most life-changing experience” for him in the video. Can you imagine going from being a pretty much unknown actor to leading one of the most iconic franchises of the 21st century? With that question in mind, I totally get why he said the following about Woody Harrelson:

Zada is a 20-year-old newcomer who hails from Australia, and most recently starred in the Prime series We Were Liars last summer. Sunrise on the Reaping is no doubt his biggest part so far. So, he got candid about the pressure that comes with playing the character previously made famous by Harrelson. And I totally get why it would be an intense experience.

However, I’m getting more excited about his performance purely from seeing more clips from the film along with other cast members talking about it.

Why I Think Joseph Zada Will Be Spot On In Sunrise On The Reaping

After seeing this featurette, there’s one moment that really has me thinking Zada is going to do the role justice. Late in the new sneak peek, there are side-by-side shots of Zada and Harrelson giving a subtle nod that made me feel completely like I was watching a flashback of the same person. I know it’s a small thing, but it makes me think that Zada really studied his predecessor's performance and made sure to add some of his mannerisms throughout the movie.

The featurette also talks about how the movie will get into the rebellious spirit of Haymitch before he wins the Hunger Games and becomes Katniss and Peeta’s mentors. It's all in the details, and I see them coming to life in front of my eyes. Now, I feel really confident that Zada is going to get it right.

And, hopefully Woody Harrelson will get to return to the role, too, at the end of the movie. In the Sunrise on the Reaping book, an older Haymitch recounts his life, so I would love to see the actor come back as well. Plus, that would help hammer home the parallels between his original performance and Zada's take on Haymitch in this new movie.

Sunrise on the Reaping is set to come to theaters on November 20, so let the countdown begin!

Supergirl – the latest film from DC Studios – has generated plenty of discussions since its release as part of the 2026 movie schedule, and not all of it has been good. While early reactions to the latest DCU movie were mostly positive, audience and critical reception has been mostly mixed since, and the film is now flopping at the box office. Various film pundits have seemingly been analyzing the situation, trying to assess what happened. Now, insiders are sharing claims about early test screenings, and they were allegedly less than stellar.

As is the case with many major studio films, Craig Gillespie’s Supergirl was subject to test screenings, which are used to test the waters in regard to what hits and what doesn’t hit for audiences. It was reported back in October that DC Studios Co-CEO James Gunn held a secret screening for executives and some close friends. That aside, THR recently reported that Gillespe’s latest movie was marred by creative differences with Gunn, one of the film’s producers and, as a result, the post-production process was supposedly hectic.

Insiders also alleged that the Milly Alcock-led superhero film ultimately had at least four official test screenings held between December 2025 and March 2026. The test scores are tallied out of 100 points, and sources claimed the movie “never escaped” the 60s. However, another source claimed the best score the movie attained was a 70. Yet an additional insider provided a different alleged take, as they claimed the film achieved test scores in the low 70s by the winter after changes were made to the cut.

Still, creative disagreements apparently persisted for different reasons, including the film’s music (and that final-battle needle drop). THR’s sources alleged that, in time, a second cut of the film was produced by the studio and was put into a “bakeoff” with Gillespie’s cut. Apparently, Gillespie’s version was 11 minutes longer and included more of Matthias Schoenaerts’ Krem of the Yellow Hills (the film’s thin and MCU-esque villain). After both cuts screened, scores reportedly dropped all around, but the studios’ won out by only two points.

The test screening process can definitely be tedious but, in many ways, it can help indicate how an audience will respond to a film. As for creative disagreements, those can happen as well, and the results can vary. Per a source, a bakeoff “happens more than you think, but it’s not normal.” Regardless of what really happened behind closed doors between Gillespie, Gunn and co. from a creative standpoint, insiders said most of Supergirl’s test scores were in the 60s, which are the scores that fellow DC flicks Shazam! Fury of the Gods and the scrapped Batgirl also apparently earned.

Supergirl’s box office debut was lackluster, with the film only earning $38 million domestically during its opening weekend and finished those first few days with $68 million worldwide. The domestic number was notably below expectations, which had the film earning between $39 million up to $55 million. For context, the film reportedly has a $175 million production budget, and it needs to make somewhere between $315 million and $375 million to break even. As for how the film will perform during this 4th of July holiday weekend, Forbes is forecasting a 73% drop and $10 million domestic haul.

The poor reception to Craig Gillespie’s film isn’t deterring DC Studios, though. Co-CEO Peter Safran acknowledged that the movie’s performance wasn’t what was hoped for, but he emphasized that it was only one part of a larger plan for the DCU. And, per Safran, he, Gunn and his colleagues remain hopeful about their strategy. To that point, Milly Alcock will reprise her role as Kara Zor-El in Gunn’s Man of Tomorrow, which opens in theaters in 2027. I’d imagine execs are hoping for higher test scores when it comes to that movie.

Nearly a year after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged and in the wake of months of speculation and rumors, they are officially married. They tied the knot in Madison Square Garden on July 3, and they let the world know it happened by plastering it on a bright pink billboard outside The Garden. Now, people are having strong reactions to it, with some calling it cringe. However, The White House’s response to this event has led to big reactions too.

Some People Really Didn’t Like Taylor Swift’s Wedding Announcement

Since people were tracking wedding guests, like Selena Gomez and Donna Kelce, ahead of the wedding, it was pretty obvious that it really was going to happen in New York City on July 3. Then, seeing lots of A-list guests walk into Madison Square Garden further confirmed that. However, it was made official that Swift and Kelce had said “I do” when this billboard popped up outside Madison Square Garden:

As you can see, it’s a cheeky and cute way to announce the news (in my opinion), as the T&T in the “Just” nods to the couple’s initials. Of course, Swifties were stoked about this announcement and left comments on MSG’s Instagram like, “Baby, she said yes!” However, others were not here for it, as many on Reddit called it “tacky”:

• This is so fucking tacky. -AbsolutelyIris
• My first thought. Tacky, desperate and classless. -mhmcmw
• That pink sign looks horrible lol so tacky -izoldi

Over on X, there were also plenty of reactions to this announcement, as people commented things like:

• Refused to comment on this wedding until now but “just&t married!” has to be the worst thing i’ve seen yet. be so fr -kyle
• No words how pathetic this is 😭 -Dan21x
• Does anyone else find this just a bit nauseating -Frank

Overall, reactions to this billboard are all over the place, which is what tends to happen when Taylor Swift releases a project (I remember the The Tortured Poets Department reactions) or does anything big. However, this wedding was so massive, it even got a reaction from the White House. People have strong feelings about its over-the-top post, too.

However, The White House’s Response Also Led To Strong Reactions

After it was announced that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were officially married, The White House took to X to react. President Donald Trump’s team posted a photo of the MSG billboard and photoshopped it to say:

That message replaced the “JusT&T married” sign. Then, like people’s reactions to the original billboard, folks on X had passionate things to say about this version of it, writing things like:

• This is the cringiest collapse of a nation in real time -Jamie Bonkiewicz
• Wouldn’t it be nice if for one day the White House just, I don’t know…. White housed? -Adam Kinzinger
• Stop it 👇😂😂😂 -Vince Langman
• lol what the hell is this -Matt Verderame
• Embarrassing ass shit from the White House, day 478992 -lindsey ok

Again, much like Swift’s initial announcement, The White House’s reaction was met with varying reactions.

This also came after The White House’s X account posted an image that is clearly inspired by Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour poster, but featured photos from American history as well as images of Trump. That was followed by a video that featured a banner that read “The American Era,” while the caption read: “NEXT ON AMERICA’S ERAS TOUR.” This all comes as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Plus, while Swift’s wedding was on the 3rd in New York City, down in Washington D.C., Trump will hold a “TRUMP RALLY” and the “LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN HISTORY” on the 4th.

Notably, the pop star and Trump have been critical of each other, and Swift endorsed Kamala Harris during the last presidential election.

Now, with all that being said, I’m sure people will have more things to say about both versions of this billboard. Meanwhile, I’m also sure Swift and Kelce are celebrating their big day, while America celebrates its milestone anniversary.

Paramount Skydance’s CBS News has seen a considerable amount of changes in recent months, with much of that being due to the installation of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief. Further change could be on the way for the brand as well due to Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Should that arrangement be finalized, Paramount would have control of CNN as well as other entities. There’s, of course, the question of whether Weiss would run that network too, and sources are speaking out about that.

With Weiss currently running CBS’ news branch, it may almost seem like a given that she’d be tasked with running CNN if it does officially come into the corporate fold. Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has yet to reveal his plans for CNN, though it’s been alleged that he’s still deciding whether he’ll put Weiss in charge of that operation. As noted by The New York Times, the Ted Turner-co-founded network is much larger than the brand Weiss is running now, and it stands to generate even more revenue.

It’s also said that one course of action would be to have Weiss – who hadn’t worked in broadcast news before joining the Eye Network – to work in tandem with a more experienced executive. Said comments come from two sources who are allegedly in the know regarding internal comments, and they also say a second exec would handle the network’s financial and technical matters.

Something that also reportedly remains unclear is how CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, will figure into the company after the merger. Nevertheless, Thompson allegedly told top execs that he was not keen on splitting oversight of the brand with another person. That report should be taken with a grain of salt, though, as Thompson has not publicly discussed the matter, as of this writing.

All the while, employees at WBD-owned brands and Paramount have purportedly been bracing for a “blood bath” due to the impending merger. The consolidation of both companies is expected to lead to significant layoffs across different sectors of both companies. Said job eliminations could also (theoretically) seep into Warner’s aforementioned news brand as well. There’s also the matter of what kind of editorial direction Weiss would take the company in and, thus far, her decisions have been met with mixed-to-negative responses.

Bari Weiss drew significant backlash in late 2025 for several of her editorial-based moves, including her decision to initiate a town hall featuring Erika Kirk, the widow of late political activist Charlie Kirk. Also, Weiss caught flak for her last-minute decision to drop a 60 Minutes story about the Trump Administration reportedly deporting migrants to a prison in El Salvador. Weiss defended her decision to cut the story, arguing that more reporting needed to be done before it could be run.

The decision to drop the 60 story furthered the notion that Weiss and co. were exemplifying media bias, and accusations are still being made on that front. Former 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley, who was fired by Weiss this past June, has been vocal about his issues with CBS News’ current leadership. Before he was let go, Pelley also had a heated discussion with the news magazine show’s new executive producer, Nick Bilton, during which he accused Weiss of “murdering” the show. Other series alums have also made claims about editorial bias like former EP Bill Owens and ex-host Steve Kroft.

When it comes to the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger, it’s been approved by the Antitrust Division of the United States Justice Department. The UK government, however, has since expressed its intention to take action amid the corporate takeover attempt. So, with that, it’s unclear as to when CNN will fully be folded into Paramount. These latest claims, however, suggest that whenever that happens, Bari Weiss – who reportedly has David Ellison’s support – could become a major player within CNN down the road.

We may be in a bit of a lull in the Survivor narrative after Season 50 wrapped its storied season and fans await Season 51. However, former cast members have still been very active, talking about what happened on the island and more. And noted sharer Savannah Louie – yes, the contestant with the intense prep stories – just explained a bit more about what happens when the cast ends up in Ponderosa.

If you’re reading this, I assume you watch the show and know that Ponderosa is the place exiled Survivor cast members go after the tribe has spoken and their torches are snuffed. Previous seasons have given us behind-the-scenes vlogs showing off Ponderosa, but in the Instagram Era, we also get photos of the cast having a blast and more. Like Tiff’s post after her exit:

Meanwhile, Savannah Louie actually won Survivor 49, meaning she previously didn’t have the weeks of relaxation at Ponderosa experience a lot of other contestants have. When she came back in Season 50, people found out she’d won, and she was eliminated before the merge. She later told fans all about her Ponderosa experience, and there were three things even I didn’t know having covered the show.

Louie recently spoke out about the three whole weeks she spent in Ponderosa, which we recently learned sometimes houses the Love Island cast at the same time. I know, weird, right? She opened up about some stuff fans should already have gleaned about the living situation post getting booted. We know the cast chats and shares the narrative after exits, and (as Jeff has noted) this can influence the jury’s decision later on, a move Louie says is “as close to a live season of Survivor as you can possibly get.”

But there were three more gems I’d not really known about.

The Cast Goes To Ponderosa Before The Show Even Films

Survivor fans know about the post-exit interview that goes down right after Jeff snuffs out someone’s torch. I was unsurprised to hear those are edited down, but Louie did share one interesting tidbit about the Ponderosa sitch I hadn’t know.

Yes, the Season 50 cast was stacked with returnees, so a lot of them had been to Ponderosa before, anyway. Plus, I knew contestants are kept quarantined before new episodes begin (though there was rampant cheating with this alleged in Savannah's own season), but somehow I hadn’t connected the dots this all happened in the same place.

There’s A Big, But Glum, Post- Exit Meal

Obviously, a lot of people are in their feels after getting voted out. It’s gotta be a moment that makes people feel glum and kind of unpopular, but Louie says it’s the best day for all the other ousted contestants, so the feeling is short-lived.

Plus, you get a giant meal out of it, so it’s really kind of a win even if it doesn’t feel that way?

You Have To Get Used To Sleeping In A Real Bed Again

Personally, sleeping on sand and hard bamboo sounds horrific. I’ve seen seasons of Survivor where bugs abound, and to be honest with you, I think this is the single biggest factor that would keep me from ever applying to compete for Survivor. For contestants who have already appeared on the show, though, it’s basically the opposite:

Clearly, the contestants on the show are gluttons for punishment, because some of them have slept outside on the hard ground, three, four, or even more times. I can't imagine what it would be like sleeping in a bed again, but I'm glad Louie is here to explain it ahead of of Survivor 51 hitting the 2026 TV schedule this fall.

I love hearing personal stories about some of my favorite actors, especially when the experience shared reveals the strength of their character. There are some actors who are spoken of so fondly by their former cast-mates that their positive reputation seems undeniable. Such is the case for the late Alan Rickman, who's remembered by fans for his iconic roles, and by his colleages for the memorable experiences they had working with him. That includes his Harry Potter co-star Tom Felton, who played fellow Slytherin, Draco Malfoy, in all eight Harry Potter movies.

In an article run by The Guardian, which featured several tributes from his friends and colleagues ten years after Rickman's death, Tom Felton spoke of two things he learned from Rickman while getting to work with him, the first of which was the message Rickman conveyed through the simple act of lining up for his food on set. As Felton noted, Rickman could've had his food delivered to his trailer like some of the other stars, including Felton, but he apparently opted not to do that. Per Felton:

I love the way Felton describes this story, allowing us to picture a fully-costumed Severus Snape standing in line, holding his tray, waiting for his food like everyone else. As amusing as that sounds, I really like what Felton took away from Rickman's behavior. He was just a kid when he starred in the Harry Potter movies, and in the article, he notes that he recognized Rickman from one of his famous villainous performances (the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves) . It's understandable why something as simple as lining up for food would make an impression on a young actor.

The same goes for the other thing Felton says he learned from Rickman. This one has to do with charity and what young fans expected or hoped for from the experience of meeting a star:

Felton went on to explain that Rickman would behave like Snape to these children, sneering at them and telling them to tuck in their shirts, because he knew the kids wanted to meet the character, not the actor.

Alan Rickman died at the age of 69 in 2016. I'm sure we can all agree that he left an incredible legacy from some truly memorable and wonderful performances. At the same time, I'm just as sure that I'm not alone in wishing he were still with us, as he really was one of a kind. While we can always revisit his films, I'm also glad for stories like Felton's, which allow us to get to know the man behind the sneer a little bit better.

Harry Potter fans will have a whole new adaptation to watch when Season 1 of HBO's new series arrives on the 2026 TV schedule this December. As excited as I am to see a new take on the beloved Wizarding World books, I'll never tire of learning new things about the original movies and the people involved in making them.

We just passed the halfway point of the year, and I can confidently say that Toy Story 5 is definitely one of my favorite 2026 movies. Pixar’s latest gave me everything I wanted out of a sequel to a franchise I’ve grown up with my whole life, and seeing Jessie finally get her moment is a big reason why. Days after I walked out of the theater with a big smile on my face over the new animated film, I decided to give its predecessor, Toy Story 4, another shot, and I’m very happy I did! Let’s get into it.

What I Thought About Toy Story 4 When It First Came Out

While it took me a double-take to believe it, Toy Story 4 came out seven years ago. I remember going to see it in the theaters opening weekend just like I did for its newest installment – but I recall being very disappointed and feeling kind of icky about it. Given, for context – it was the first Toy Story movie that came out since I became an adult.

My most potent memory about the movie was the Toy Story 4 ending where Woody and Buzz say goodbye to each other with “To infinity and beyond”. I can recall the heavy sigh the scene incited from me like it was yesterday. To me, I think it felt like Pixar was trying to recreate the perfect ending of Toy Story 3 with another heartfelt goodbye between two major characters, and it just didn’t hit the same as last time, in what I would consider one of the best Pixar movies ever made.

Otherwise, I remember liking Forky and thinking Toy Story 4 was OK overall, but just kind of unnecessary. What a difference seven years makes!

What I Think After My Recent Rewatch After Seeing Toy Story 5

After loving Toy Story 5 as much as I did, I started to question my previous feelings about Toy Story 4. Was it really as bad as I thought it was? After my latest viewing, I can confirm that I was way too harsh on the sequel, and I think I know why. Toy Story 4 had to follow Toy Story 3, and even though it had been almost a decade since it had come out at that point, I wasn’t sold on the idea of Woody, Buzz and the gang coming back yet. Technically, I still think of Toy Story 4 as the weakest of the movies, but really not by much.

This time, I really appreciated Toy Story 4 for how it took some time to explore Woody’s life post-Andy. I kind of think of it as a metaphor for being an empty-nester parent who’s trying to find your purpose after your kid goes to college. I haven’t had that experience myself, but I’ve seen my parents struggle to redefine themselves since I went away to college and became an adult. With that in mind, I found Woody’s journey to be really meaningful, and his decision to “retire” (which becomes a hilarious gag in 5) and go after Bo Peep isn't sad, but a really beautiful start of a new chapter for him.

After watching Toy Story 5, I also was curious about seeing more of Bonnie from before and how the toys adjusted to being part of her room before. I really like how both 4 and 5 explore different ways that toys can be helpful to kids through Bonnie – who I realized now is very different from Andy and very much of her generation. And, I'm happy we have multiple kids in the Toy Story franchise.

The conclusion that I’ve come to is that every Toy Story movie has been made with complete love and care, and I’ll be happy to take more as long as there’s another good story to tell. And I like how each one has a few different main characters to come back to depending on how I feel the next time I want to go back and watch a Toy Story movie. If you felt similarly to me about Toy Story 4, I very much recommend a rewatch!

Parks and Recreation ended over 11 years ago, but the series is still being streamed for those with a Peacock subscription and is arguably one of the best sitcoms of all time. While the series never won an Emmy, you can’t deny the comedic timing is pretty on point, and I'm not just talking what we saw when the show aired. I actually just saw a blooper of Chris Pratt accidentally destroying the set, and given how repetitively I watched it, I wanted to share it, here.

I am a sucker for a good blooper reel because it just shows how much the cast and even the crew love their jobs and how much fun they often have on set. With a show like Parks and Rec, you know there’s bound to be great bloopers that make the comedy even better. Instagram user bloopersbehindthescenes shared a clip of Pratt, who starred as Andy Dwyer for Parks and Rec’s entire seven-season run, accidentally destroying some lights after throwing a briefcase. Take a look:

He may have destroyed the lights, but I’m more impressed with Pratt’s aim. He perfectly hit the light switch and, as Rob Lowe put it, “shattered” it. Then there was the actor's funny impromptu song about how the props department was going to have trouble fixing it, as co-stars Lowe and Amy Poehler, and some of the crew continued laughing about the whole situation. In pure Chris Pratt fashion, he tried to get away from it all by jumping back over the desk, and in turn, knocked down a computer monitor, which really just ended the blooper on the absolutely perfect note.

I cannot stop watching this video, and it’s honestly funnier each time. This does make me wonder just how much of the set Pratt eventually broke throughout the show’s run, because judging by the way the crew was laughing about what happened, here, it may not have been the first occurrence. To be fair, though, you can’t really fault Pratt for breaking the lights, because how was he supposed to know that he’d end up hitting the light switch so perfectly? It's such an over-the-top ill-timed thing to happen, and fits Andy Dwyer's personality on the show so exactly.

Seeing this blooper just makes me want to rewatch Parks and Rec. It’s one of many sitcoms perfect for the next long binge, and laughter is definitely just what I need this holiday weekend. This also makes me want to go back and scour the Internet for other bloopers from some of my favorite shows and movies, especially when they are just as hilarious, or even more hilarious, than the actual project. I'm on the hunt!

From Day 1 on High Potential, Kaitlin Olson’s wardrobe has been a huge topic of conversation. (Some may even say a bigger topic than the Wagner/Karadec romance debate.) She often favors chunky boots and short skirts paired with graphic tees and bold, cropped jackets – and that’s just what she’s wearing to the office. Her look is not a major topic of discussion within episodes on the series, but it’s something one notices as a viewer week in and week out, and I’m glad the actress herself and her costume designer were finally asked about Morgan’s outfits.

For Olson, this is not how the actress dresses in real life. She revealed as much in a recent interview, noting the clothes actually help her get into character as Morgan when she arrives on set each day. She told TV Line:

I usually see Olson when she’s on red carpets and she’s either glammed or suited up under those circumstances, but I will say the actress has the legs to pull off shorter looks. She did prove as much at a recent Hacks event, although the shorts outfit was a little bit more of a polished celebrity fashion look than what we normally see Morgan Gillory wear on ABC.

Meanwhile, costume designer Sandra Burns said the choices are meant to amplify the unusual way Morgan’s brain works on the procedural. Morgan processes at a quick pace. She’s attracted to different details than most people notice. She's paying more attention to puzzles than she may be to whether her clothes fit a more typical mold.

Plus, I also think there’s an element here of Morgan having a really fast-processing brain, but being a little disorganized and chaotic personally, as well. Overall, her looks work for me, even if the earrings and the jackets are not what you’d expect from a TV procedural or anyone consulting with the police, ever. As we’ve noted before, the looks are remarkably “unrestrained.”

For more chaotic looks and fun romantic speculation, tune in to High Potential when it returns to ABC. Do please note this tragically won't be on the fall 2026 TV schedule. We learned a few weeks back the show is being pre-empted by Dancing with the Stars and won't be back until 2027. I know, it hurts my heart, too.

Millie Bobby Brown has been a household name for quite a while now, thanks to her breakout role in Stranger Things and subsequent roles in the Enola Holmes franchise and more. In fact, Enola Holmes 3 hit the 2026 Netflix schedule recently, and she's been doing some promotion for it, which is where a really interesting conversation about the actress' real name came up. Now's the perfect time for her to unravel it.

The 22-year-old actress has brought on plenty of discourse over the years, whether it’s people commenting on the way she looks, feuds with co-stars, or even her different hairstyles. After tying the knot with Jake Bongiovi in 2024, many people have been commenting on her name, as well. Brown spoke about the topic while doing an interview with MTV UK with Enola Holmes 3 co-star Louis Partridge, where she unraveled her name, past, and present.

Talk about Brown’s name first started in 2025 following an interview she did with BuzzFeed UK for her Netflix film The Electric State. She revealed for the first time that her middle name was not Bobby, but was, in fact, Bonnie. Then, in December, in an interview with VT, Brown admitted that she changed her name to Millie Bonnie Bongiovi following her wedding.

Here, the video is worth a watch, and it's worth noting even Partridge didn't know she'd dropped the Brown in favor of Bongiovi, legally of course. I even love her reveal of her cute nickname "Millie Bon Bon." Adorable.

Of course, Brown still goes by Millie Bobby Brown professionally, but it’s definitely pretty insane knowing that a lot of people are interested in her full name. Even after years in the industry, Brown can’t seem to wrap her head around the interest, which is understandable.

However, it's not like she's the first celebrity whose name has garnered interest. Just look at Emma (Emily) Stone.

Luckily, Brown’s name is not all that people are talking about when it comes to her. Enola Holmes 3 is finally streaming with a Netflix subscription (though the movie doesn’t seem to be impressing critics). Meanwhile, Eleven’s fate in the Stranger Things finale is still up in the air, and people are still talking about that, too, Millie Bon Bon included.

It’s always fun finding out the real names of huge stars, especially if you’re so used to their Hollywood names. While Millie Bobby Brown isn’t too far off from Millie Bonnie Brown or Millie Bonnie Bongiovi, I can understand the discourse surrounding it all. Brown will just have to get used to the fact that she’s now famous enough that people really do care.

Robert Downey Jr. has worked with enough filmmakers that when he starts comparing directing styles, I am going to listen. This is an actor whose career has taken him from his father’s underground film world to John Hughes, Richard Attenborough, Shane Black, Jon Favreau, Guy Ritchie, Christopher Nolan and, soon enough, back to the MCU for a new Marvel movie where he'll play Doctor Doom. So, when he casually drops a Clint Eastwood story about “calling action” while talking about how different movie sets operate, my ears perk up.

RDJ was recently asked what it was like working with Nolan on Oppenheimer. Instead of jumping straight into the usual praise, he backed into the answer by mentioning legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood, and the detail is one I had never heard before. He explained during an interview with Conversations for Our Daughters:

That is such a fascinating little detail about the A Fistful of Dollars star. Calling “action” is one of the most basic pieces of film language. Even people who have never been near a set know that rhythm: quiet on set, roll camera, action. It's practically baked into how most people imagine movies being made.

Yet, according to the Iron Man actor, Eastwood avoided it because he did not like the hard line it created between regular human behavior and performance. Interestingly, Downey does not appear to have worked with Eastwood himself, but this is clearly one of those Hollywood stories that has made the rounds, even if it was new to me.

The story makes sense for Eastwood, whose screen persona has often been built on economy. As a director, he has a reputation for working quickly, keeping setups simple and bringing films in under budget and on schedule. If you are trying to get actors into something natural, maybe a shouted command is not the cleanest way in, especially if they may only get one or two passes at the material.

Downey then used that thought to pivot to Nolan, whose approach sounds different but is similarly stripped down. He continued:

That description lines up with the Nolan lore that has built up over the years. His sets have a reputation for focus, discipline and very little wasted motion. Tom Holland, who worked with Nolan on The Odyssey, has also talked about how the director runs a set and how that experience influenced the attitude he brought to the making of the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The Avengers star went on to say Nolan “abhors waste” and “craves efficiency,” but he also made an important distinction. To Downey, Nolan’s style is not about avoiding chaos entirely. He continued:

The Chaplain actor also compared working with Nolan to working with “a good parent,” aka someone who will not let you get away with nonsense but who wants you to succeed. That might be my favorite part of his answer, because it explains why an actor of his stature would seem so eager to give himself over to that environment.

Both Nolan and Eastwood, at least in Downey’s telling, seem suspicious of unnecessary noise. During Eastwood's career, he avoided the big “action” command because it interrupted the delicate shift into performance. Meanwhile, Nolan strips away anything that does not belong in front of the camera because waste gets in the way. Two iconic filmmakers, two very different methods, and one surprising shared instinct: protect the moment.

RDJ returns to Marvel in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to hit theaters Dec. 18. As for Eastwood, he worked well into his 90s, though his family has indicated he is likely done making movies. His final acting and directing effort appears to be 2021’s Cry Macho. And honestly, after seven decades in show business, the man has more than earned the right to fold up his director’s chair.

Spoiler alert! This story contains spoilers for all five seasons of The Bear, which can be streamed now with a Hulu subscription.

The Bear has served its final meal by way of an eight-episode fifth season that takes place almost entirely on one stressful, rainy day. I couldn’t help but binge through Season 5 as soon as it hit the 2026 TV schedule — especially after watching the standalone episode “Gary,” which is not required viewing but should be, because it’s great — and I was not ready for the emotions that hit me with all of the great callbacks to previous seasons.

The Bear Season 5 was hailed by critics as a return to form, forgoing tons of guest stars and drama outside of the restaurant to watch how the staff came together under seemingly impossible conditions for what might be one last night of service. As an eight-episode meal, I was fully satisfied, and it was the tasteful sprinkling of nods to its past that really put it over the top. Here were some of my favorites:

The ‘Original Berf’ Shirts Made A Big Comeback

The printing error that caused The Original Beef of Chicagoland T-shirts to actually read “Original Berf” may have been just another thing to go wrong for Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) back in Season 2. Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), however, knew all along that those were collector’s items, and they sure came in handy when a burst pipe sullied all of the chefs’ white coats in Season 5. As he said in his rousing pre-service speech:

I was so tickled to see those shirts on everyone for the rest of that night’s service.

Carmy Jokes About Getting Locked In The Freezer

A pivotal moment in Season 2 came when Carmy got locked in the walk-in freezer because he hadn’t gotten the handle fixed. He unwittingly ended things with Claire (Molly Gordon) and then got into a horrible shouting match with Richie. Thank goodness there was a locked door between them.

Season 5 showed just how far the “cousins” had come, as Carmy finds Richie in the freezer having a panic attack. He talks him through it, and as he turns to leave and give Richie some privacy, he pretends he can’t open the door, momentarily freaking Richie out even more. I was certainly fooled, and it leads to such a joyful moment between the two.

Sydney's Coca-Cola Short Ribs Saved The Day

The Coca-Cola-braised short ribs made their appearance in Season 1 as a dish that reminded Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) of her late mother. She worked with Carmy to perfect the balance on the dish, and it was lovely to see Season 5 open with her pulling out the ribs and Coke bottles to make the dish for the final family meal we’d see.

However, the ribs got an even bigger day in the sun when Carmy dropped the lamb dish that was supposed to go to the man they thought was responsible for deciding whether or not they’d get a Michelin star. Carm tells Sydney to serve the short ribs instead, saying they’re better than anything he’s ever made.

Sydney Finally Tells Carmy He Made The Beat Meal She’d Ever Eaten

Carmy’s praise of Sydney’s short ribs was really just returning the favor, because earlier in the service, he had prepared a serving of the lamb tonnato for her to try as a menu option. Without fanfare (but with very meaningful glances), they had this exchange:

• Sydney: Second-best bite I’ve had in a long time.
• Carmy: Yeah?
• Sydney: Yeah.
• Carmy: What was the first best?
• Sydney: I had this grapefruit scallop dish at Empire a few years ago.

We’d previously heard Sydney tell Marcus that’s how she ended up at The Original Beef, staging under Carmy, and we saw Carmy agonizing over that dish with Chef David Fields (Joel McHale) literally over his shoulder. However, this was the first time that it all clicked for Carmy.

Sugar’s Husband Craves Sydney’s Bolognese

If The Bear fans weren't convinced that Sydney earned her spot taking over for Carmy, Season 5 did everything it could to remind us how good she is. When the chef asks Sugar’s husband Pete (Chris Witaske) to help with the trash in exchange for her cooking him any meal he wants, Pete is quick to say, “Bolognese!”

It’s a super subtle reference, but think back to Season 3, when Sydney brought Sugar (Abby Elliott) and Pete a care package after Sugar had her baby. Amongst the items she brought them was bolognese, and clearly that left an impression on Pete!

You Can’t Keep A Carmy-Sydney Shipper Down

From the beginning there have been questions and very strong opinions about Carmy and Sydney and whether they would (or should) get together. There was so much tension between them that “Yes, chef!” became, like, the hottest thing ever. Ayo Edebiri consistently shut down that possibility, but how could Carmy’s mom Donna (Jamie Lee Curtis) possibly know that? In a Season 5 wink to fans, Donna asks Pete, “Are they dating?” and Pete stammers a bit before landing on:

Say what you will, but I think that hug during Sydney and Carmy’s big emotional moment in the series finale was more intimate than any kiss. For me, their chemistry as colleagues goes deeper than romance.

Richie Calls Marcus ‘Cousin’

One of the more confusing aspects of The Bear’s first few episodes in Season 1 was that Richie and Carmy referred to each other as “Cousin,” only to reveal they’re not actually related. Richie was best friends with Carmy’s brother Mikey, and when Mikey died, it really was like they both lost a brother. They continued to call each other “Cousin” in good times and bad as a term of endearment, and in the end, Richie passes the nickname on to Marcus (Lionel Boyce).

Sydney and Richie may have been the ones put in charge of the restaurant when Carmy chose to step away, but the final episodes gave a strong indication that Marcus was the one Carmy was passing the torch to. In addition to inheriting the familial nickname, Marcus was also the beneficiary of Carmy’s journals, where he sketched dishes and worked out new creative recipes. It was a beautiful ending for one of The Bear’s best characters.

There were plenty of other moments that stuck out, and I can safely say that all of the anxiety and shouting and fretting and talking over each other was well worth it to see how The Bear served its last meal by bringing back so many of the dishes we loved the first time around.

These days, Mindy Kaling is obviously a prominent actress and producer who is always behind multiple comedies on the 2026 TV schedule, but of course, it all started on the set of The Office. Did you know the wild way Kelly Kapoor actually became a character on the beloved comedy? I had no idea what the story behind Kaling's role was until now.

Kaling was hired on The Office as a writer by creator Greg Daniels back in 2004 when she was around 25. This happened after she turned heads in the comedy world when she and her college bestie co-wrote and starred in an off-Broadway play called Matt & Ben (a goofy reimagining of how Matt Damon and Ben Affleck wrote Good Will Hunting). Here’s what happened next, per Mindy Kaling:

The second episode ever of The Office is about Steve Carell’s Michael Scott deciding to lead a racial diversity seminar after he’s unhappy with how the consultant hired to conduct it initially does. Scott’s version crosses some major lines, but the writers quickly realized the episode wouldn't hit the same if the office had all white characters. So, Greg Daniels had the idea to invite Mindy Kaling on board as one of the office’s employees. As Kaling continued:

As Mindy Kaling shared on Good Hang with Amy Poehler, she had no expectations to be an actor when she moved to Los Angeles from New York to work on The Office. She was completely “content” with being a writer behind the scenes – which she still managed, by the way, with 24 episodes to her name on the show.

But what would The Office be without Kelly Kapoor? Truly, she remains a fan-favorite character who very much helped make the show what it is.

The writer of “Diversity Day”, B.J. Novak, is also the actor behind the character of Ryan Howard. He wrote a total of 15 episodes throughout the series. Novak and Kaling remain close friends over two decades afterThe Office’s premiere.

While Kaling has spoken before about thinking that The Office would be “so inappropriate now” in the eyes of modern viewers, it of course remains to be one of the most popular comedies of the 21st century. Plus, it allowed Kaling to launch a broader career in entertainment after spending eight years there.

Since then, she has also created TV shows like Never Have I Ever, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Running Point and her latest endeavor, Hulu’s Not Suitable For Work. It’s a pretty great story how Kelly Kapoor ended up on The Office, and I’m so happy it happened.

Christopher Nolan is famous for being a “serious” director. He is responsible for his Oscar-winning direction of Oppenheimer and for one of the best superhero movies ever, The Dark Knight. He also has a reputation for being incredibly particular about how he makes films, from insisting on theatrical experiences to shooting projects like his upcoming 2026 calendar release, The Odyssey, entirely on IMAX cameras. And I'm not even getting into those alleged chair bans on set. Basically, it should come as no surprise that his script's security has a bit of cinematic weirdness, too. According to Jessica Chastain, he only sends his actors red scripts.

In an Instagram video shared by director and photographer Aidan Tanner, Jessica Chastain broke down some of her marked-up scripts from Interstellar and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. She confirmed one of Nolan's behind-the-scenes habits: he sends his actors red scripts. The choice was originally meant to prevent copies from being made, but now it's also seemingly just his thing.

As the Zero Dark Thirty star flipped through the script in the clip, she paused to point out the small countermeasure the filmmaker takes to protect his stories.

Talk about a Christopher Nolan detail that obviously feels both practical and slightly absurd in the best way. Red paper makes a script harder to photocopy clearly, which helps protect the story from leaking. It also makes the object itself feel special, almost like a classified document from some secret film bunker.

For a movie like Interstellar, streaming with a Paramount+ subscription, I get it. Nolan’s best films often depend on carefully controlled information. The audience is not supposed to know too much too soon. Whether he is bending time, hiding a reveal or letting a character’s emotional arc snap into place late in the story, the experience is built around discovery. A leaked script could ruin some of that before the movie ever reaches theaters.

Still, what I love most about Chastain’s clip is that it quickly becomes less about Nolan’s secrecy and more about her acting process. The red script was the flashy piece of trivia, but the markings were where the real work was happening.

She explained the changes she made to a scene in the 2014 sci-fi thriller, Interstellar:

Chastain was not just reading the script as written and treating every direction like a commandment. She was adjusting the dialogue so it sounded more alive to her. She was crossing out emotional instructions because she did not want to pre-plan the moment too tightly. That little “Starts Crying” note says a lot. Some actors might use that as a target. She saw it as something that could get in the way.

There is also a funny contrast here. The Prestige filmmaker can do everything possible to keep a script from being copied, passed around or spoiled -- though as Cillian Murphy wryly noted to 60 Minutes in a separate Oppenheimer interview about the red scripts, "But I don’t know who photocopies in 2024." Once that script reaches an actor, he or she seems willing to let it become something more personal.

The red pages show how carefully the moviemaker protects his stories, while Chastain’s notes show how an actor helps make those stories breathe. Good filmmaking needs both sides of that equation: a director protective enough to guard the vision, and wise enough to give collaborators room to explore it.

Christopher Nolan’s next big film, The Odyssey, lands in theaters on July 17.

Saturday Night Live is a television institution, and a dream job for countless comedians. The sketch show (which is streaming with a Peacock subscription) has created many stars, including Bowen Yang, who earned 5 Emmy nominations during his tenure on the show. And he recently recalled the way fellow alum Tina Fey supported him in his post SNL career, specifically the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.

For ten years now, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers have hosted the Las Culturistas Podcast, which is a deep dive on pop culture and their personal lives. In 2022 they introduced a spoof Awards Show called the The Culture Awards, with the last two years being televised on Bravo and Peacock. In a video from The Wall Street Journal, the Wedding Banquet star shared a story about Fey related to the Culture Awards, starting with:

While televised and star-studded, The Culture Awards are ultimately one hilarious gag. Categories include "Best Vibe Hands Down", "The Allison Williams Cool Girl Award" and "Most Beautiful Name for a Daughter You Haven't Even Thought of Yet". So while Bowen Yang left SNL, he's still been busy writing laugh-out-loud bits for us to enjoy.

Later in the clip, Yang revealed how Tina Fey propped him up about The Culture Awards. The faux Awards Show has become legitimate in her eyes, as he revealed:

Touché. And since Tina Fey has hosted the Golden Globes so many times, she knows a thing or two about Awards Shows. While The Las Culturistas Culture Awards are indeed a tongue-in-cheek evening, it has become a star-studded even that people end up taking seriously. And in that way it's just like every other Awards Show.

While Yang departed SNL, he's kept super busy and Las Culturistas continues to be a wildly popular podcast. He and co-host Matt Rogers are also going to write a book The Rules of Culture, Volume 1, further cementing the pod's place in the entertainment world. And I'm hoping we're getting a third televised Culture Awards next year.

The Las Culturistas Culture Awards are streaming over on Peacock as part of the 2026 TV schedule. He's also part of the voice cat for the new Cat in the Hat movie, which will hit theaters November 6th.

The highly awaited Minions prequel, Minions & Monsters, will have a different tribe of Minions attempting to make a monster movie during the silent film era. Early reviews were already sending out praiseworthy reactions, loving its messy rise and fall of entertainment and a “love letter” to Old Hollywood. One of its stars, Zoey Deutch, is certainly a fan who's been showing her love for the 2026 movie release by method dressing at its promotional events, and I find it delightful.

Method dressing for movie premieres has become a new trend among celebrities to promote their new releases. Some examples include when Margot Robbie wore Barbie-centric outfits for the film’s press tour. There was also Zendaya, who recently rocked a backless spider web dress for the London photo call of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Now Zoey Deutch is showing she can method dress like the best of them at the L.A. premiere of Minions & Monsters, wearing a delightfully Minions-inspired dress I can’t stop looking at:

Zoey Deutch’s Prada gown has got to be a 10/10. Everything about this dress screams Minions with its vibrant yellow color and smooth fabric that looks so much like the skin tone of our favorite animated characters. I’m also loving the dress straps with the round buttons and square front pockets that perfectly resemble the overalls of the yellow henchmen. You've got to admit that the high-end fashion piece is a better red carpet look than showing up in workwear attire.

This wouldn’t be the only time that the Voicemails for Isabelle actress donned the yellow to promote Minions & Monsters. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Deutch revealed she wore a Minions hat, goggles, and suspenders at a screening of the animated flick. The American actress also wore a beautiful yellow gown during her Rolling Stones interview of the Minions spinoff that’s truly one for the books:

The Set It Up actress’s elegant yellow gown for her Rolling Stone interview is so classy that you’d expect to see it in an Olympian fashion show. The “Minion yellow” still rings true with its asymmetrical drapery looking both flowy and shining. If you’re gonna prove to audiences what a fan of the lovable troublemakers you are, it’s natural to want to look the part at every promo event.

It’s clear that Zoey Deutch is such a fan of her Minions & Monsters movie that she had to show her love through her “Minion yellow” method dressing. If the Flower actress is trying to make a banana-approved statement, I’m all for it. You can see the Universal Pictures flick in theaters now. You can also revisit your favorite banana-loving characters in Minions streaming on your Peacock subscription and its sequel, The Rise of Gru, on your Netflix subscription.

Sami Zayn may have turned heel prior to his first WWE Championship win, but the outpouring of support from fans and fellow wrestlers feels a lot closer to that of a babyface. The beloved midcarder who has consistently done great work, no matter how much time he’s been given, has gotten a steady stream of tributes and positive social posts since the moment he finally won a world championship. Apparently, he got a couple of fun surprises backstage too.

WWE dropped a behind the scenes video yesterday of his longtime friend Becky Lynch surprising Zayn with a visit from his BFF Kevin Owens. Owens has, of course, been off WWE television and mostly absent from the lockerroom for more than a year after he sustained a potentially career-threatening neck injury, but no one was going to keep him from an opportunity to celebrate with his friend. Check out the video…

That video has gotten more than three hundred thousand likes on Instagram alone, and it’s also blowing up on other social media accounts. It’s not difficult to understand why either. Zayn is one of the most well-liked and respected guys in the entire business. He’s a selfless worker who has continually gotten other people over and sometimes lessened himself within storylines for the benefit of other people. He lost world championship matches over and over again, and it was widely assumed WWE would never reward him with the big belt.

I’m definitely not of the opinion that everyone deserves a moment with the big title. It needs to mean something to hold the WWE Championship, and because of that, not everyone should have the chance to hold it. The exclusivity is why it matters, but the entire point of wrestling, at least from my vantage point, is to get over and make a connection with the crowd. The goal is to make people care and generate intense crowd reactions, and Zayn has been making crowds pop for more than a decade. He earned this moment, and from a storyline perspective, his surprise win has made WWE feel more unpredictable and more interesting than it has in months.

I have no idea how long Zayn is actually going to hold the belt. The initial rumors that he was going to be a brief transition champion and drop the strap to Brock Lesnar ahead of his match with Obi Femi proved unfounded. It seems like he is going to go into SummerSlam with the title, and he may even walk out of it with the title. Personally, I hope he does. He doesn’t need a Roman Reigns type run at the top of the card, but if he’s at least given time to do something interesting with his run, it should be a lot of fun.

The Fast and Furious movies has been occupying the big screen (and theme parks) since back in 2001, so it's already been well over two decades of the action/adventure property. Following Fast X's ending, fans have been looking forward to the 11th and final movie of the beloved IP. But Fast Forever has taken a long time, and Vin Diesel recently posted a video from the set thanking the fandom for their patience. Hey, that's what family is for!

What we know about Fast Forever has been limited, but fans are excited to see how Dom and the rest of the crew conclude their story... especially after the Fast X credits scenes brought back multiple characters. But cameras are finally up, and Diesel took to his Instagram to share a video of love for the fandom. Check it out below:

While hardcore Fast and Furious fans might be looking to the background to try and glean what might be going on in the eleventh and final chapter in the franchise, it's also heartening so see how much the Guardians of the Galaxy director appreciates the audience. Moviegoers have grown up with Dom Toretto and the rest of The Family, and are seemingly invested in Fast Forever despite the wait.

With a car (appropriately) in the background, Vin Diesel shared how much it's meant to have the support of the Fast and Furious community over the years, but especially in the wait since Fast X hit theaters. In his words:

Fast X (which is streaming with a Peacock subscription) planed some thrilling narrative seeds, which is a big reason why the wait for the next movie has felt so long. At the end of the movie Gal Gadot's Gisele surprisingly appeared, and is the latest seemingly dead character who has turned up alive. But the cherry on the top was Dwayne Johnson, who returned to to the flagship series after starring in his spinoff Hobbs & Shaw.

Later in the same clip, Vin Diesel shared even more love for the fans, saying:

The pressure is definitely on for Diesel and company to land the plane, and give the Fast and Furious saga a satisfying ending. The franchise has come a long way over the years, going from a movie about street racing to a full-blown action extravaganza. I mean, they even went to space. So it should be fascinating to see what the final adventure ends up being, and if the whole Family survives.

All will be revealed when Fast Forever hits theaters on March 17th, 2028. Since it's not on the 2026 movie release list or even 2027's the fandom is going to have to continue being patient. Luckily Vin Diesel appreciates them.

There are popular IPs and then there's the Wizarding World. Generations were brought up on this magical world, including J.K. Rowling's novels, theme parks, stage plays, and (of course) the Harry Potter movies. Fans are gearing up for the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, which won't arrive until December. But that hasn't stopped fan backlash from happening, specifically related to Hogwarts' new crest.

The Potter TV series is expected to be a more accurate book to screen adaptation, with each season covering one of the books. While fans are hyped for more of the source material to be included, there's been some backlash to changes made from the movie. Case in point: Hogwarts' new crest, which looks way different than the one we saw on uniforms and such throughout the movies. One tweet highlighted the design, which you can see below:

While we still have months before Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone debuts on Christmas, the fandom is already judging the TV show with every new glimpse we're given. One such fan took to Twitter to angrily admonish the change in design for Hogwarts' signature crest. That response reads:

Well, they certainly didn't mince their words. The Harry Potter show's teaser showed the characters' return to Hogwarts, albeit with a new set of faces. Expectations are going to be sky high, so the pressure is on for the show to deliver. There's already a ton of discourse about the new Hogwarts logo, with the mix of response including:

• Why is this still happening?
• im gonna get this as a tattoo
• Sad
• I already love it.
• Interesting
• They are abandoning the source material entirely—source material which took DECADES to put together, by the way—opting instead for something sloppily slapped together in a few months

Clearly the reception is already a mixed bag, and that's over just one small change to the Hogwarts that fans know and love. Smart money says that every episode is going to be dissected by the fandom, being compared to both the movies and the novels. So the stakes are very high for the newest installment in the Wizarding World.

With the premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone coming in just a few months, smart money says that we'll be treated to more footage and information shortly. And if this crest discourse is any indication, there's going to be a ton of chatter from fans.

The Harry Potter TV show is expected to debut December 25th on HBO as part of the 2026 TV schedule, so it's going too be a very happy Christmas. For now fans can re-watch the movies over on HBO Max while we wait.

Eric Matthews was never the sharpest knife in the drawer. Throughout Boy Meets World’s 158 episode run, he’s portrayed as a little slow, but exactly how dumb he is has a lot to do with what season you’re watching. If it’s during the early years, he’s goofy and maybe a little dim-witted but still a functioning human being. If it’s during the later years, he’s barely capable of a rational thought. It’s something fans have noticed for years, and now, the cast is commenting on it too.

The trio from Pod Meets World, the popular Boy Meets World podcast featuring Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong and Will Friedle, recently sat for an interview with Parade, and during the conversation, the subject of stories they wished they pushed back on during the initial run came up. The actors brought up Topanga and Cory getting married so young and the Mr. Feeny marriage plotline that went nowhere, but it was Friedle’s observations about Eric that really got fans talking.

The actor who played the beloved older brother said he liked the level of dumb Eric was during the earlier seasons, but he thought he got too stupid during the later seasons. Here’s a portion of his quote…

Both Fishel and Strong laughed but also implied they agreed with his comments, and they definitely weren’t the only ones. A clip of the conversation went viral on TikTok and picked up more than two hundred comments. An overwhelming majority of them are about how dumb Eric got and how frustrating it was to watch. A lot of them especially enjoyed the reference to Tommy, as that plot found a really good balance between Eric as an idiot but also a kind-hearted person who was capable of thoughtful moments. Here’s an example comment…

For those of you who may not have a memory of every single Boy Meets World character, Tommy was an orphan who was introduced during a big brother/ little brother plotline with Eric. The two had a really fun bond that sometimes played into Eric’s lack of intelligence but also let Eric step up in moments and have thoughtful conversations. Eric ultimately decides not to adopt Tommy in a really emotional moment, and he ends up moving away with another family. Almost two decades later, he circles back and appears on Girl Meets World too.

Eric Matthews is far from the only character on television that waffles in intelligence throughout the show. During certain seasons of The Simpsons, Homer is a slightly dumber version of an average joe, and during other seasons, he struggles to read or do basic math. Kelso from That 70s Show is another example that jumps up or down 25 IQ points depending on what joke the writers feel like making.

Issues with Eric’s intelligence aside, Boy Meets World quite clearly occupies a special place in the hearts of many fans of a certain generation. It’s a joy to see the bond Fishel, Strong and Friedle have built with fans through their rewatch podcast, and it’s been nice to see most (though obviously not all) of the show’s stars drop by for appearances.

Project Hail Mary had a strong theatrical rollout. It's earned praise from critics, performed well at the box office and even surpassed the novel it’s based on in certain respects. Much of that success seems tied to the attention to detail shared by both the film and its source material. That commitment to accuracy even extends to a humorous moment in the movie that a real scientist has confirmed is technically correct. And once you hear that detail, it’s hard not to laugh.

Among the many scientific details the Ryan Gosling-fronted 2026 movie schedule entry gets right, there’s one smaller, unexpected tidbit that stands out: how astronomers name things. Speaking with the New York Times, Mark Popinchalk, a postdoctoral fellow at the American Museum of Natural History, pointed to the less-than-cool names, such as Tau Ceti e, noting that they reflect reality. He explained to the outlet:

The sheer irony of this revelation is just too funny, especially considering the discussions that have surrounded PHM since its release. It's hilarious to think that amid the deep conversations unfolding about what's accurate in the film and what's not, astronomers lacking when it comes to naming skills is among the elements that's receiving praise.

Directed by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the film follows Ryland Grace (Gosling), a middle school teacher who awakens from a coma aboard a spacecraft orbiting the distant star Tau Ceti. With no memory of how he got there, Grace gradually pieces together his mission: a microscopic organism is draining energy from the sun, threatening Earth with a catastrophic freeze.

Tau Ceti appears to be the only nearby star unaffected, prompting a desperate mission to uncover why. After losing his crewmates during the journey, Grace encounters an alien lifeform he eventually befriends, a turning point that reshapes the mission.

As alluded to, Popinchalk’s remarks are part of a larger conversation about how scientifically grounded Project Hail Mary really is, and experts suggest the answer falls somewhere in between. A book-to-screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s best-selling 2021 novel, the film leans into the traditions of hard science fiction, blending speculative ideas with real-world principles. That approach has fueled ongoing chats among audiences and scientists alike, with debates spanning everything from space travel mechanics to the plausibility of alien biology.

At the center of the story is a fictional microorganism known as an astrophage, which can absorb stellar energy and threaten the balance of entire solar systems. While that concept stretches scientific credibility, experts note that much of the film still gets key principles right. Elements like the silence of space, the mechanics of spacewalks and rotational gravity are all depicted with a level of care that stands out within the genre.

Even some of the more speculative ideas have roots in real science. Researchers have been able to crystallize gases like xenon under certain conditions, and light-based propulsion concepts have been explored in theoretical physics. At the same time, scientists acknowledge that parts of the film take creative liberties, particularly in how microbes behave in space or in the scale of their potential impact on a star.

With bad naming conventions in mind, the general consensus among experts is that the film strikes a fair balance between imagination and plausibility. As one astrophysicist noted, none of the film’s scientific leaps were so far off that they broke the experience entirely, unlike in many large-scale science fiction films.

For a movie built on big ideas and high-concept science, it’s a small, almost throwaway detail about naming conventions that ends up being one of its most accurate. And in a film filled with cosmic threats and interstellar travel, that tiny moment of truth might be one of its most satisfying. Catch it streaming on MGM+

Over 20 years later, Elf is still celebrated as one of the best Christmas movies of all time. You could also say it’s one of Will Ferrell’s funniest movies, playing a man who was raised by elves in the North Pole, only to venture into New York City for the first time to meet his birth father. But hen the SNL alum first put on Buddy the Elf’s costume, his first thought was “What was I thinking?”

After seven years on SNL, Will Ferrell established his status as a comedic leading man with the frat comedy Old School. But when his next project followed the holiday flick Elf, the Superstar actor got real on IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson about not knowing what to think the first time he put on the Buddy the Elf costume:

• Will Ferrell: Looking in the mirror, dressed as Buddy the Elf in my yellow tights going…
• Michelle Obama: What was I thinking?
• Will Ferrell: Literally, ‘Buddy, this could be it. This could be the end, right here. This is either a home run or a complete strikeout.’ And people are gonna be like, ‘What happened to the guy on SNL? He’s pretty funny.’ So, I had no idea that we had lightning in a bottle. But we did.

Imagine what a trip that must have been for Ferrell to see a grown man in the mirror wearing a pointed green-and-yellow hat and yellow tights. I can understand where the American comedian was coming from, with fears that a movie where you see an adult man playing a live-action elf can either bomb or be praised by audiences.

Fortunately, the Jon Favreau movie ended up being considered a favorite among 2000s movies, with channels like TBS, AMC, and TNT running marathons of the Christmas classic each holiday season. What also convinced the Kicking and Screaming actor that Elf would be a winner was when he previously said frat boys from USC praised the holiday comedy in its second screening. How can you not love it?

On Michelle Obama’s podcast, Ferrell also explained that what helped him best ease into Elf was finding ways to make the character so human and entertaining for audiences. He described wanting to emphasize Buddy’s naivety and wonderment at going to New York City, like his excitement at seeing a cafe’s sign of “The World’s Best Cup of Coffee.”

Another fun fact about Elf was that the Anchorman actor improvised a lot of his lines, which helped make the jolly character authentic. One example is when he interrogated Santa at the mall. Ferrell was truly born to play the role of Buddy the Elf, with his performance all the more enjoyable each and every rewatch.

Will Ferrell’s Buddy costume was so iconic that even actors like Glen Powell dress up as Buddy in 2023, which is making me wish he’d play Buddy’s son in a sequel. Even Ferrell himself made the viral decision to don his character’s signature attire again at a Los Angeles Kings game last year. However, the Golden Globe nominee hilariously portrayed him as a sad elf chugging a beer and smoking a fake cigarette, which left some fans majorly unhappy. But hey, we can still find the hilarity in Ferrell’s whimsical decision and still love Buddy every year.

The "Frat Pack" member may not have known what to think when he first put on Buddy the Elf's yellow tights. But luckily, the fish-out-of-water movie is seen every year as a beloved holiday classic fit for the whole family to watch and love. And there’s no better actor to portray Buddy spreading Christmas cheer than Ferrell himself.

David Letterman performed his final monologue on The Late Show on May 20th, 2015. Eleven years (and one day) later, Stephen Colbert was in the same position, walking onto the stage to have his final say on May 21st, 2026. You’d think that’s about all the two would have in common given The Late Show was being cancelled when Colbert said goodbye, but it turns out that’s not true.

In fact, one thing that really struck me as The Late Show was wrapping was something Stephen Colbert said about the show kicking him and the staff out immediately. He said essentially they were “fired” and he had to go into the office to clear out his stuff nearly immediately the following week.

His comments were so visceral they stuck with me, and I was surprised to come across similar statements from Letterman, who noted CBS did nearly the same thing to him when he left the show.

Unlike Colbert, it was Letterman’s choice to retire from late night. Still, when asked by the NY Times what his “favorite memory” from the CBS series was, he said they need to "talk to someone else” and he could only muster this negative final memory about the show.

It’s clear elsewhere in the interview that Letterman was unhappy with how things shook out with The Late Show. Despite a favorable opinion of Colbert's successor, he’s compared the show being taken over by Byron Allen to an “adult bookstore” coming into your childhood hangout space. He’s also seemingly not bullish about where late night will be going in the very near future, which is upsetting to hear.

He’s not the only one. CBS has taken a lot of flak from individuals like Jimmy Kimmel, who has said he feels late night is “being poisoned.” It’s been clear for years the TV landscape is changing, but for a long time, there were still dollars to go around, even when social media became a prominent place to consume late night clips. As every month goes on, that’s less and less true. CBS has said $40 million in losses is what actually led to the network's changing of the guard.

We’ll have to wait and see if anyone else is clearing out on an office in the next year or so. If Trump had his way, Seth Meyers and more would also get cancelled.