Since its debut in the mid-'90s, Friends has permeated various parts of pop culture and is still considered one of the best sitcoms of all time. Between the hilarious one-liners and memorable storylines, there is a lot to love. In fact, it made such an impact that women flocked to hair salons to get “The Rachel” haircut to mirror Jennifer Aniston’s beloved character. It seems like the ‘do is making a comeback, and while I don’t know how to feel about it, Aniston shared some thoughts.

Rachel Green’s iconic haircut, dubbed “The Rachel,” is a shoulder-length bouncy bob with layers. And even though it may seem like a lot, essentially every woman in the ‘90s wanted to have that same haircut. While the term "viral" wasn't really a thing at that point, that's now the best way to describe the craze. The haircut has now made its way to the 21^st Century, as Gen Z has apparently found a love for it. Now, with a modern version of The Rachel making the rounds, with longer and softer layers, Aniston opened up to Elle about its return:

I have mixed feelings on this. At this point, it feels kind of late for The Rachel to be going viral. It’s a ‘90s haircut, and it should stay in the ‘90s, even if there's a modern version. On the other hand, I do love that Aniston is all for the comeback and appreciates that the younger generation is jumping on the bandwagon. Of course, there have been plenty of ‘90s outfits and trends that have come back, so it probably shouldn't be too surprising that this 'do is one of them.

That being said, despite the look’s longevity for the past 30 years, Aniston was not exactly a fan of it back in the day. Rachel’s haircut may have seemed effortless and amazing, but the actress recalled that getting it together was easier said than done:

Considering how great Rachel’s hair looked throughout all seasons of Friends, I’m not surprised to know that it took some time to get it looking the way it did. Still, given the fact that The Rachel has been a consistent favorite over the years, it seems people don’t mind putting in the work to keep it up. It's funny to think about how nostalgia can influence different parts of our daily lives.

At present, what I wonder is whether 30 years from now, The Rachel will still be a hit. It’s hard to predict what fashion will look like in three decades or even in one, to be honest. However, if Friends continues to remain in the zeitgeist, which I’m sure will be the case, I wouldn’t be surprised if another version of the hairstyle comes along and fits with the times. For now, fans can see the look in all its glory by streaming Friends with an HBO Max subscription.

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s documentary from A24 about Elizabeth Holmes, You Can See Everything, is all about the truth. The central question that we, as the audience, are asking the entire time, who is telling the truth, who is lying, and just what is the truth. Even though Fielder spent weeks living with Holmes and her partner just prior to the former Theranos founder reporting to prison in 2023, even he still doesn’t have a grasp of how much Holmes is deceiving people, or what she actually believes. He talked about it in a recent interview, and it both makes things clearer and more opaque at the same time, just like the movie.

In the documentary, Fielder dances around how he feels about Holmes’ statements, like being incredulous when she claims that she’s never lied about anything at all in her life. By design, he rarely calls Holmes on her lies (with a couple of exceptions). He also doesn’t get into the definition of the truth. He leaves that up to us as the audience. Specifically, he doesn’t address whether Holmes even knows if she is lying or not. He addressed this with Wired recently, saying:

He also doesn’t quite have his head around just how much of her whole life is wrapped up in the deceit? He adds:

This is something that has long been discussed and pontificated upon when it comes to the truth and people who spend their loves deceiving people. Do dishonest people like Holmes either know they are lying, or are they so calculating that almost everything becomes a lie, or at minimum a tall tale? Fielder doesn’t seem to have any answers, even after spending all that time with Holmes, as she told him those stories.

One of the most impressive things about You Can See Everything, which is still tearing up the box office on the 2026 movie schedule. is that the movie lives on in the viewers' brains for days or weeks after seeing it. I mean, I saw this movie a month ago, and I still think about it and want to talk about it all the time. Like lies, when you have to peel layers off of them like an onion to get to the truth, this film is much the same way. To mix metaphors, every thread you tug on pulls out more layers to peel back.

Wicker has been advertised as an extremely sexually charged movie with a hot man made of wicker. The film doesn’t shy away from sex and sexuality. It has a few very fun sex scenes that a lot of hard work went into. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into Wicker beyond some raunchiness.

I was delighted to discover it's far more complex than it's promoted. It touches upon topics of self-esteem in really haunting and interesting ways.

Warning: Wicker spoilers are ahead. Proceed with caution.

Wicker Has A Powerful Storyline About Societal Trauma

Fisherwoman (Olivia Colman) has always been an outcast in her town. They tease and treat her as if her only purpose is to sell them fish. She has no real friends and not much of a romantic prospect. This led the Fisherwoman to accept a lonely life. She finally decides to change that, but the scars remain from being told that she doesn’t deserve good things, especially a man who loves her.

The Fisherwoman has a lot of trauma and self-esteem issues from years of being told by society that she’s not worthy of happiness. However, she isn’t the only one with society-based scars. All the women in town have them. This is why the Wicker Husband (Alexander Skarsgård) is so attractive to many women. He doesn’t operate with the same rules of this society.

He loves deeply and purely, without constraining how his wife should live. Sadly, this nonconforming spirit also makes the Fisherwoman doubt his love and fidelity. She has seen the men of this society. She finds it hard to believe that she has one who respects and loves her.

I Found The Fisherwoman Frustrating, But I Could Also Understand Her

I left Wicker very annoyed with the Fisherwoman. She almost killed her husband because of a lie. Additionally, she refused to believe him, even though he has only ever been honest. It’s also clear that he only exists for her. I was shouting, “Be reasonable, woman!” as she behaved in unreasonable ways.

However, then I had to think about how many women and men let their lack of self-esteem or past trauma ruin good things in their lives. Many relationships have been destroyed because one or both people in them let their insecurities grow and create bigger problems. The Fisherwoman is frustrating, but she’s very human.

Wicker's True Magic Is Not Letting Life Stop You From Loving Yourself

I really enjoyed the Wicker ending because everyone got what they deserved. The townsfolk got scammed and traumatized. The Butcher (Phil Daniels ) got murdered, as the worst husband of them all, and the Fisherwoman and Wicker Husband left with a new child.

It was only after the Fisherwoman could let go of her insecurities and her awful town that she could have a happy ending. Wicker is about letting love into your life, even when you don’t think you deserve it.

The Fisherwoman creates a husband who loves her completely, but she also learns to love herself in the process. That’s the real message. Find love within yourself, and the right person may find you, or you will at least love yourself enough to feel fulfilled with or without a partner. Wicker is definitely worth seeing in a theater full of women, or alone, where you can meditate on its messages.

Either way, come for the sexy parts, stay for the self-love.

When you’re lucky enough to have the kind of successful career that Daniel Radcliffe has had, adoring fans come with the territory. Of course, the 37-year-old will always be the original Harry Potter (even though the new series is coming quickly on the 2026 TV schedule), and he’ll always have people quoting the Harry Potter movies and books to him. The actor was just asked about that experience, and his answer lines up with Keira Knightley’s take on it.

Daniel Radcliffe And Keira Knightley Share The Same Quoting Movies Take

Radcliffe was just asked if there’s a quote from one of his movies that’s recited to him the most during an interview with People. Here’s what he had to say:

So, if you’re hoping to impress Radcliffe by quoting something from one of his roles, as he says, it probably will go past him very easily. And to be fair, much of his most famous work was filmed when he was growing up. It’d be like asking someone to remember what you said in class in fifth grade once. Here’s what Keira Knightley said to Heart on the same topic just the other day:

Wild, right? It’s like everyone knows their most famous work except for them. In Knightley’s defense, she also said she was on the set of Love Actually for a week. And now it’s considered one of the best Christmas movies.

Hey, I wouldn’t rewatch my 18-year-old self either! But it’s still pretty crazy that she has managed to only see it once, considering its widespread popularity. It’s funny that she can tell when people are probably quoting something at her, but she doesn’t quite know what to do or what movie or TV show they are talking about.

One Harry Potter Line Daniel Radcliffe Would Recognize

While Daniel Radcliffe isn’t going to get most of the Harry Potter quotes you might throw his way, he did point out one he’ll probably get. In his words:

That’s a softball one, for sure. I mean, if he didn’t get that one, I would be a little bit worried about the guy to be honest.

Anyways, it’s definitely an understandable take from both of them, considering they've been working since they were kids and have both dealt with mass fame for most of their lives. It wouldn’t be healthy if they knew every line of their projects either, would it?

These days, Daniel Radcliffe has his own comedy series in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and is one of the leading voice stars of Netflix’s new animated movie, Steps, coming out on November 20. Whereas Keira Knightley has just returned to her well-reviewed thriller series, Black Doves for Season 2, which is streaming on Netflix now. I guess you know what to do if you happen to cross paths with them… maybe don’t confuse them with deep-cut quotes you've memorized.

Spoilers for Season 3 of Nobody Wants This are ahead! Read at your own risk, and stream the series with a Netflix subscription.

Season 3 of Nobody Wants This was all about Joanne and Noah getting engaged and eventually married amid Joanne converting to Judaism. However, I’d argue that Sasha and Morgan’s story, and specifically Sasha’s whole situation with her and Esther, played an equally important and big role in this installment that dropped on the 2026 TV schedule. Now, as the series prepares to go into Season 4, two of the stars joked about Timothy Simons, who plays Sasha, taking over as the lead. However, here’s the thing: I actually think that should happen.

Now, I’ll admit it, my worst Nobody Wants This fear had to do with Sasha and Morgan getting together. However, when it happened in Season 3, I couldn’t deny how entertaining their arc was. Specifically, their episode in New York is a standout of the season, and that’s what began this conversation that led to a joke about Simons leading the show. Here’s what Joanne actress Kristen Bell had to say about Morgan and Sasha's trip to the Big Apple during an FYC event in LA (via THR):

Bell also said that her “body was aching for them to be together.” Meanwhile, Justine Lupe, who plays Morgan, said she was “live texting” Timothy Simons about “how hot” he was in the episode. That’s how we get to this idea of making Sasha the lead of Nobody Wants This, because the Frozen actress said:

Again, while I don’t really want Morgan and Sasha to be endgame, and I often have weird feelings about their romantic relationship, I see the potential here. Their chemistry is undeniable, they are so funny together, and their friendship is genuinely so special. Meanwhile, Sasha’s whole situation with Esther, especially now that she knows about what happened in New York, ups the drama exponentially. To me, the story writes itself, and it’d make perfect sense if Sasha’s love life became the focal point of Nobody Wants This.

Plus, Joanne and Noah are married. Their origin story is done. They’re an established couple, and while I always want to see them, their romance feels like it won’t (and probably shouldn’t) feature the drama it did in earlier seasons. So, by making Sasha the lead, they can stay a happy couple, while he dives into the drama of figuring out his marriage with Esther and his relationship with Morgan.

So, now that we know Season 4 of Nobody Wants This is coming, I hope this dream becomes a reality. Sasha is such a wonderful character, he’s in quite the mess with Morgan and Esther, and I’m certain that his love life would make for a brilliant season of TV. So, let’s make it happen.

Awards Season will be here before we know it, and there are already a few projects getting early buzz. One of them is the new A24 movie Club Kid, which stars Jordan Firstman, who also wrote and directed the acclaimed dramedy. Club Kid is my favorite movie of the year, largely thanks to its heart and the authentic representation of queer nightlife. I had to ask him about bringing those sequences together, and he got honest about why the club scenes (especially in the darkroom) went so hard.

Club Kid is a new LGBTQ+ movie, and as a gay man myself I was immediately take by how real those club scenes felt. As you can see in the video above, I asked Firstman about how he brought those sequences together, especially the scene where his character Peter has sex with a woman in a club darkroom. He told me:

For those unfamiliar, darkrooms have a long history in queer history. They're typically pitch black rooms in bars where patrons can engage in anonymous sexual activity. They were shown in the media dating back to Harvey Fierstein's Torch Song Trilogy back in 1988, and Jordan Firstman's movie brings them back to the big screen in a more modern context.

In a drug-fueled haze Peter has sex with a woman early in Club Kid in a darkroom, and that unknowingly gets her pregnant. That's how his son Arlo ends up dropped at his door over a decade later, with the party promoter suddenly forced to become a parent to a child he never knew existed.

There's been a ton of chatter lately about LGBTQ+ movies actually starring queer actors, and Jordan Firstman was able to bring a very real, niche experience to the mainstream as the director, writer, and star of Club Kid. Later in our conversation he spoke more about the way the darkroom scene was shot, telling me:

He's not wrong. The darkroom scene isn't a sexually explicit scene, despite the setting. Instead it uses light in a fascinating way that's immersive, but not overly graphic. The audience sees Peter decide to have sex with a woman at the behest of a guy he's interested in, and it's that union that serves as the catalyst for the movie's primary story.

The authentic way the darkroom is shown, as well as the unique chaos of the nightlife as a whole, instantly brings Club Kid into a specific time and place. The movie shows what the club scene is like for LGBTQ+ folks, warts and all. While it's a world not all moviegoers might understand, the specificity of Firstman's work ends up making the story universal.

Club Kid is in select theaters now as part of the 2026 movie release list, and will be getting more screenings as the month goes on. I laughed, I cried, and I loved how real the movie felt as a member of the queer community.

Warning! The following contains spoilers for the NCIS episode "Speechless." Stream the episode with a Paramount+ subscription, and read at your own risk!

The latest episode of NCIS was a special one for Katrina Law, as the Jessica Knight actress co-starred in it with her daughter. Law told CinemaBlend her kid knocked it out of the park, but she was ready from the moment it was suggested to shut it down if she wasn't ready.

I had a chance to speak to the actress ahead of the episode's airing on the 2026 TV schedule. Law explained that her daughter, Kinley Andreen, actually pitched the idea of coming on the show, so when an opportunity came up, she was asked about having her on. While she was thrilled to give her daughter a chance to be on the series, the actress explained she wanted her kid to earn it through an audition:

Things went well, and Andreen booked her debut acting appearance as Chloe in NCIS. I was, frankly, a bit surprised to learn it was her first time acting, because I would've assumed she'd been doing it a while based on her performance. However, she'd never done traditional acting outside of school play performances. Did we all just witness the beginning of a future A-lister's career in television?

Due to that lack of experience, Katrina Law said she wanted to have her daughter go through the audition process to see if she's up for the challenge, but told us she couldn't be prouder of how she did:

Law and her daughter also got to display their fluency in Mandarin after the agents were shocked to find the little girl they found was bilingual. It was quite an acting debut, which makes me all the more thankful she pulled it off.

Jessica Knight's run in Season 24 of NCIS is off to a slow start, but the seeds are being planted for her to have a larger role later this season. Her constant monitoring of Tony DiNozzo for Ziva screams that a future team-up is in the works, which I'm very excited to see.

As for what's next for her daughter, who knows where we'll see Kinley Andreen show up next? There's nothing wrong with being a nepo baby when it comes to Hollywood, especially if you have the talent to back it up. Maybe if NCIS can stay on the air another 20+ years, we'll see Andreen come back and play an agent on the series!

For now, I'm just content we have a solid block of NCIS to enjoy on Tuesday nights. Tune in to CBS on those nights for a healthy dose of nostalgia, as the lineup is loaded with classic NCIS actors.

News broke a few days ago that Universal Orlando’s beloved mascot Earl the Squirrel would be hitting a big milestone this year. He’s headed to the 100th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and if you plan to watch on NBC or with your Peacock subscription, you’ll be able to see him getting his own giant balloon. It’s a big anniversary for the Thanksgiving parade, but it’s also a solid one for Earl, who turns 5 this year. Let’s talk out what we know.

Alright, I’ll Bite: Who Is Earl The Squirrel?

Here at CinemaBlend, we’ve been big fans of Earl The Squirrel for a while. The story behind Earl goes that Earl the Squirrel was a real mammal who burrowed in Universal Studios’ giant Christmas tree in Orlando in the early aughts. One of the best parts of being at Universal Studios around the holidays is the lighting of the Christmas tree, and the original Earl liked to chew on the aforementioned lights.

Someone on the team jokingly put a stuffed squirrel in the Christmas tree in homage, and then in 2021, someone had the bright idea to bring Earl into the parks officially.

Now, he’s the mascot, and most definitely one of the cool Easter egg found throughout the parks. I visited during the holidays last year and saw him cutely burrowing in the big Christmas tree. I’ve also caught Earl in the Tribute store in the past, and a life-size version of Earl does meet-and-greets throughout the holiday season. Finding him on the tree is still a sort of yearly scavenger hunt.

The Earl Balloon Isn't Done After The Parade Either. Universal Will Step Up

However, I get the sneaking suspicion anyone watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade won’t have any trouble spotting Earl. That’s because he’s going to be 30.4 feet tall and 14.5 feet wide. Literally, you won’t be able to miss him.

I haven’t been to the real-life Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, but Universal Orlando already offers the next best thing: The Holiday Parade Featuring Macys. The theme park actually has had ties to the Macy’s Parade for years, and even if you aren’t normally a parade person, bringing the giant balloons into the theme park is real feat, and impressive to see. A visit around the holiday season is worth it for the parade alone.

The holiday season kicks off this weekend at Universal Orlando, starting on Saturday, November 14th, and Earle will join The Holiday Parade lineup in early December. For now, you can catch The Grinch in action, or check out the Red Coconut Club's alpine makeover. This year, Universal is also once again upping its food game, and you can try out one of the many new cabin-style holiday food kiosks featuring items like Christmas Tree waffles, red-nose reindeer donuts, oh and Earl gets a shoutout there too with Earl The Squirrel’s hazelnut dot cake.

I’m not even getting into the hot chocolate options, which are usually my personal favorite snack this time of year. (Well, as long as it’s not 90 degrees out.)

All in all, there’s a lot to look forward to if you’re planning a trip to the parks, and there are special tickets being offered this holiday season. You can find out more on the Universal Orlando site.

Drew Barrymore is undeniably charming, and her feel-good talk show is like the living embodiment of a warm hug. She admits to being big on joy, laughter, and feeling good, and she clearly carries that over into everything she does, including The Drew Barrymore Show, currently on the 2026 TV schedule. If you want a daily dose of optimism and sincerity, she’s the actress and host you can count on to bring it.

I say all of this because it makes it easy to understand why the 50 First Dates star goes above and beyond to pursue the guests she wants on the Emmy-winning show. At a time when Kelly Clarkson has wrapped up her own talk show after its seventh season, Barrymore seems to be thriving and still very involved with a Season 7 of her own. A source explained to Globe that part of the secret to her success is that she’s not afraid to take matters into her own hands. The source was quoted as saying:

Drew Barrymore got her start as a child actor in movies like E.T. and Firestarter before finding success as an adult in the ‘90s with Scream, The Wedding Singer, Ever After and Never Been Kissed. She’s also been very honest about her own personal and family strife, even discussing her current perimenopause journey, having been in the public eye for so long, which also helps to make her chat show feel like a safe space for the conversations she has with her guests.

Where celebrities used to talk to Barbara Walters knowing that she would likely make them cry with her questions, the guests on The Drew Barrymore Show know that if they end up crying with her, she’ll be there to also give them a hug. It’s nice to know that, if she’s going to make that extra effort to pick up the phone and personally ask agents to book their clients on the show, she also backs it up with her actions. The Globe’s source went on to say:

Barrymore has created such an intimate vibe with her guests that personal boundaries have essentially been thrown out the window. It will be interesting to see how and if the series will evolve, especially now that Kelly Clarkson is moving on to other ventures of her own.

After so many seasons under her belt now, it would actually be a great time for Barrymore to shake things up a bit while maintaining the wild energy that is unconventional but still very Drew. I don’t know what that could translate to, so I’ll leave that to the Santa Clarita Diet star who’s clearly doing something right with the continued success of her talk show. But I will be tuning in to see the connection she has with her guests, as that will no doubt continue.

The Drew Barrymore Show is in daytime syndication, having already been renewed for Season 8, extending its run through 2028. It can also be watched with an active Paramount+ subscription.

Adam Driver and Miles Teller are the co-leads of a particularly thrilling entry on the 2026 movie schedule. The two actors – alongside the show-stopping Scarlett Johansson – headline Paper Tiger, the latest film from director James Gray. It tells the story of a family that gets wrapped up in shaky business dealings and, as a result, some characters keep secrets. CinemaBlend caught up with Teller and Driver and asked about their secret-keeping abilities, and it seems as far as their wives are concerned, they just can’t do it.

In the film, Teller and Driver play Irwin and Gary Pearl, respectively, who embark on a business venture (at Gary’s suggestion) involving the Gowanus Canal in 1980s New York. The two ultimately find themselves contending with the forces of the Russian mafia and, amid a portion of the conflict, Irwin’s wife, Hester (Johansson) is left in the dark. When CB caught up with the two leading men and asked if they would be able to keep big secrets from their significant other, and Driver dropped a funny take:

Since 2013, Driver has been married to Joanne Tucker, with whom he shares two children. Based on his comments, it sounds like the Ferrari star knows better than to try to keep something from his wife. The sentiments drew laughs from Teller, but he also seemed to be able to empathize with the thoughts. Teller is married to Keleigh Sperry (who’s known for sharing fun videos online), and they’ve been married for over seven years. While discussing whether he’d keep a big secret from Sperry, Teller had this to say about his wife:

It’s great to hear that the two stars strive to maintain transparency with their wives, though that also begs another question. Our Jeff McCobb went on to ask if the two would tell the truth only because they knew they couldn’t get away with a lie. However, they both clarified their thoughts on that front:

• Teller: I've just always been somebody that it's like I don't… I'm not that — not that I even find it confrontational. But it's like I need, I can't have people just… let's just bring it to the surface, and let's talk about this thing.
• Driver: Boy, you know, I'm exactly the same way. Actually, I think maybe that's what we relate to. I can't have things fester now. I think that's maybe because of the way I was raised. The knives are out.

Considering their attitudes, I wonder if that tendency not to keep secrets also extends to the actors’ work. I mean, was Tucker aware that Driver was developing a Kylo Ren movie with Steven Soderbergh for a time, or is Sperry privy to any details regarding Teller’s involvement in Top Gun 3? I’d also like to know if the pair’s co-star, Johansson, also kept secrets from hubby Colin Jost while she was “wrapped up” in Marvel movies. I could just be overthinking this, and maybe the stars’ spouses don’t even care to know such information. Regardless, it’s still interesting to consider.

What isn’t a secret, though, is that Paper Tiger is proving to be an extremely buzzy title, and James Gray and co. are receiving considerable praise from critics. The Armageddon Time director seems to have delivered yet another classic, and it may even yield some recognition this awards season. For now, though, anyone who wants to see Adam Driver and Miles Teller keep secrets (on screen and not in real life) can check out their new movie, which opens in limited release on November 13 and opens nationwide on November 20.

90 Day: Florida is the latest entry in the 90 Day Fiancé franchise, and I have to ask if we've lost the plot. Sure, it seems and feels like the average TLC spinoff we'd expect to see on the 2026 TV schedule, minus the cornerstones of what makes this franchise what it is. Yes, beginning Monday, December 14th, those with TLC or an HBO Max subscription can see all the 90 Day couples living in Florida jam-packed into one show. This season teases a wedding between Cortney Reardanz and Phil, as well as a celebration for Jasmine Pineda. It sounds fun, but I'm still on the fence about it due to these two principles.

90 Day: Florida All Takes Place In One Location

90 Day: Florida gives me pause for a couple of reasons, and they have to do with the foundation of the franchise. One detail is the fact that this entire spinoff takes place in one location. While we've seen this done before with 90 Day: The Last Resort or Hunt For Love, the resort was a matter of convenience rather than a series focused on individuals all living in one area. I mean, should a franchise that focuses on people finding love abroad have a spinoff based solely in one part of the United States?

It doesn't feel like we're going to get the best storylines with couples in the franchise, or that this is a handpicked selection of the best 90 Day has to offer. It's just all the cast members who live in Florida, which feels like this was just made out of convenience rather than actual fan interest.

This Feels Like 90 Day Fiancé Trying To Become Real Housewives, And I'm Indifferent About That

90 Day: Florida feels like TLC attempting to make 90 Day Fiancé like the Real Housewives franchise. The problem is, what they're doing already exists, and in making a spinoff based solely on the fact that all these couples live in the same state, I question if it'll pull in the core audience that shows up for these shows.

All this to say, it's not my money, so I'm curious to see how 90 Day: Florida will do and how audiences will respond. I do know there are rumors that Yara Dufren will be accused of cheating on Jovi, which is something I would love to know more about.

I also can't help but notice the timing of this spinoff lines up perfectly with Libby and Andrei Castravet announcing their exit from the franchise. They're also based in Florida, so is it possible they ended up leaving after not receiving an invite to appear? I'd love to know the details on that, especially in the aftermath of their feud with Alexei and Loren Brovarnik.

Whether I'm on board or not, though, I'll be watching 90 Day: Florida when it premieres, and I hope I'm wrong about this franchise not really feeling like it falls under the 90 Day Fiancé umbrella. I'll be eager to see what other viewers say as well, and if this ends up being a format that TLC sticks with for other states.

Sometimes not even a hedge can keep a good friend out…especially when that friend is Adam Sandler. I don’t think anyone has more fun than him when it comes to having his closest pals live nearby. So, naturally, while he’s out walking with the family, he makes time to ensure neighbor Conan O’Brien knows he’s there. However, while the good friends may be tight, they can admit that it gets weird living behind Hollywood hedges.

Part of this has to do with the fun gesture Sandler makes to ensure his friend knows he’s over the hedge. While it isn’t as sweet as his Mother’s Day gesture to long-time ‘friend’ Jennifer Aniston, it’s definitely one of his funniest ones. Sandler and O'Brien dished about the weird perk of being neighbors when the Happy Gilmore actor stopped by his friend’s podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend. That’s when O’Brien shared the Sandman's ritual for every single time he walks by his pal’s house:

While hedges may permit celebrities personal space, this doesn’t stop Sandler from making sure his friend hears him going by. Though it’s clearly in good fun, as the actor is often a guest at O’Brien’s house, even for his Christmas bash. The host reassures him that he’s always wants him at the party. So it doesn't shock me that he gives his pal, "Conan!" a shout out whenever he’s walking by. Also, this is so on brand, given Sandler is known for his quirky hijinks, such as wearing socks while swimming in the pool.

Sandler's eccentric gestures are certainly one of the reasons his friend circle hasn’t changed much over the years, and his jokey tendencies often seem to get zanier when he’s around old celebrity pals. For instance, I can imagine there are lot of zingers, shouts, and one-liners while he’s palling around with his celebrity friends in New Jersey filming Grown Ups 3. Such funny traits are also so common that Sandler's daughters come to expect them:

By now, Sadie and Sunny know how their dad, right down to his classic laidback red carpet style while they’re dressed to impress. However, while Sandler is most known for his comedic and outlandish antics, I can also say the man contains multitudes. While he may make funny gestures in public and participate in wild antics on screen, he also has depth and can play the heck out of a dramatic role The actor’s performances in Scott Cooper’s psychological drama Time Out, Punch Drunk Love and Uncut Gems could've won him Oscars.

In the same way, O'Brien is also quite complex. While he's a the definition of a funnyman and can deliver a funny performance in Toy Story 5, he can also surprise us with a dramatic film like If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. Maybe it's the complexity that helps bond O'Brien and Sandler? Regardless, it’s sweet to think that while the two remain busy, a simple shout over the hedge (whether it be weird or not) helps to serve as a sweet reminder of their friendship.

Of course, given the holiday season is upon us, it’s safe to say that Sandler will once again be on the guest list for the party. However, the real question is: Will he be shouting "Conan" instead of singing Christmas carols?

Sometimes when a long-running show ends, actors like to step back and take a break. Though for some, that break can last for years. After The Big Bang Theory ended with 12 seasons in 2019, cast member Johnny Galecki and his castmates had some big choices to make. Big Bang alums like Kaley Cuoco or Jim Parsons have gone from project to project since then, but I honestly just realized the man hasn’t acted in seven years!

To say my mind was blown upon learning that would be an understatement. I, of course, knew Galecki took a breather after the Chuck Lorre sitcom ended, but I didn’t realize just how long that’s been. I was alerted to this upon learning that Galecki is now stepping back into the spotlight for Kowalski, which had a brief engagement at Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre. The actor has appeared on Broadway before in The Little Dog Laughed, but there was something special about this production that drew him back to acting. He shared with People:

This "something new" was a chance to portray playwright Tennessee Williams, who famously wrote A Streetcar Named Desire. The play, written by Gregg Ostrin, imagines the pivotal meeting between Williams and Marlon Brando ahead of the play’s Broadway premiere. Brando played the part of Stanley Kowalski in the original 1949 play and then reprised that role in the 1951 movie. In Kowalski, the part of Brando is portrayed by Jacob Moskovitz.

Galecki clearly enjoyed his return to stage, and he gave People with a BTS look, via personal photos, at the Colin Hanlon directed play. These include Galecki posing with his castmates Moskovitz, Reece Dos Santos, Alison Crimmet, and Ellie Ricker. He also shared peeks at rehearsal breaks, the set, multiple shots with Moskovitz, several shots of his dressing room and even a sweet visit from his daughter, Oona.

The Christmas Vacation alum values his privacy, but I also appreciate him giving fans a little insight into his personal life with photos of him throwing the first pitch for the Chicago Cubs and singing the 7th Inning Stretch at Wrigley Field with his son and nephew.

Honestly, after seeing the news of his return to acting, I had to do some math. The actor did reprise his role as David in The Conners, but after TBBT ended, he never returned. (That also what led to the storyline regarding David not being around for his kids, which annoyed me.) He also didn’t provide any vocal cameos on Young Sheldon or stop by Night Court to reunite with Melissa Rauch. However, he did appear with Cuoco in a commercial last year to promote the mobile puzzle game “Royal Kingdom.”

Galecki reportedly had a couple of projects in development a few years ago. He had both the medical drama Catching Babies, and a workplace comedy called AOK in the works. However, as of this writing, there have been no further updates on either of these projects.

Maybe Johnny Galecki's stint as Tennessee Williams might empower him to do more acting in general… and perhaps return for a cameo on Stuart Fails to Save the Universe one day. Of course, the chances of that may be slim, considering how far removed he is from the Big Bang franchise but, at the very least, I'm just glad he's finally returning to acting in some form after so many years!

It was shocking to hear that James Gunn and Peter Safran were no longer running DC Studios, and immediately, it got me thinking about all the projects they had in the works. Specifically, Man of Tomorrow and The People v. Gorilla Grodd, both of which feature Skyler Gisondo’s Jimmy Olsen, came to mind. So, when I had the chance to chat with the actor about his project on the 2026 movie schedule, Focker-in-Law, I also asked him about the recent shakeup at DC.

I spoke with Gisondo the day after the news about Gunn and Safran came out and the Superman director posted his goodbye. When I asked him how he reacted to the news, here’s what the beloved Jimmy Olsen actor had to say:

As you can see, the Booksmart actor was clear that he wants to keep working with Gunn and Safran in the future, even though he’s not sure what the future of DC holds.

At the moment, it’s unclear what exactly will happen with the projects that are in the works at DC. However, Gunn did note in his statement about leaving that he and Safran are not “immediately done with DC or superheroes.” He also specifically cited that Man of Tomorrow will come out on the 2027 movie schedule next summer, and they’ve been “engaged on another DC project” he’s writing.

Along with that, he explained that “reading the scripts to The People Vs.,” which is the Jimmy Olsen spinoff, was one of the “highs” of his time running DC. Gisondo also told Collider at the end of October that they’d wrapped on The People v. Gorilla Grodd earlier that month. At the time, the Focker-in-Law star said that this project takes “an approach to this world that we have not seen,” and now I really cannot wait to hopefully see it.

Clearly, there’s a good thing going on between Skyler Gisondo, James Gunn and Peter Safran. It seems like we’ll get to see their collaboration continue in the world of DC as we anticipate the release of Man of Tomorrow. And hopefully, we’ll get Jimmy Olsen’s show too. After that, I hope the men get to collaborate again.

It’s obvious that’s what the actor wants, and based on the love Jimmy Olsen got in the DCU, I’d assume Gunn and Safran feel similarly. Now, as we wait for their next projects and to see what happens after those, you can stream Superman with an HBO Max subscription, and you can catch Gisondo’s next project, Focker-in-Law, in theaters on November 25.

The One Chicago franchise has been filming in and around the Windy City for about 15 years, and that has continued for the 2026 TV schedule. This means that for close to two decades, fans have had the chance to run into their favorites from all three shows, especially those of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D., which primarily film on location. Plenty of Chicagoans have also found their way on set without even realizing it. Most recently one unsuspecting woman stumbled upon the Fire cast after getting dumped, and they made a video in which they roasted her ex.

Tiktoker Grace Hackett took to her account this week to share a video explaining that she was walking back home after getting dumped. While holding a bottle of wine, she bumped into some very familiar-looking guys, including Christian Stolte (Mouch), Anthony Ferraris (Tony), Randy Flager (Capp), Taylor Kinney (Severide) and David Eigenberg (Hermann). They were all sitting on some steps, and giving their two cents about Hackett’s ex, and they all took turns absolutely skewering him, via X user @lieutntkidd:

I’m not quite sure what’s better: the fact that Hackett ran into the Chicago Fire cast randomly or that they were going to bat for her and giving her ex a piece of their mind. Hackett noted that she loved a supportive cast and walking through a TV set post-breakup, and honestly, I can’t say I blame her. She was just at the right place at the right time, and I can only imagine how much better that made her feel. (Though I can’t say the same about her ex.)

Aside from roasting ex-boyfriends, the cast of Chicago Fire is hard at work on Season 15. The series’ 14^th finale ended on a cliffhanger that saw multiple characters in danger. However, the Season 15 premiere revealed that no firefighter died (thankfully). While Joe Miñoso’s Joe Cruz suffered a broken spine, he made it out alive. There’s always the possibility of a different outcome on Chicago Fire, so fans should be glad due to the lack of tragedy (this time).

Additionally, Chicago Fire just celebrated its milestone 300^th episode, which also saw the departure of Miñoso. It was announced over the summer that he would be leaving the NBC drama, and his final episode was so emotional. Even though he just left, Miñoso already has an idea of how he wants Cruz to return to 51, and it includes much fanfare, as he told CinemaBlend. There is no telling what will happen in the remainder of the season, but as filming continues, fans will have more chances to stumble across their favorites.

Right now, though, I'm hoping that more fans have chance encounters with the Chicago Fire cast and post some funny videos. Should you not be one of the lucky few to meet them, though, you can still watch the series with a Peacock subscription to make yourself feel better. Plus, new episodes of the series air on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

I've been keeping a close eye on The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, especially since I learned that Joaquin Phoenix's Joker helped shape the approach to Gollum's story. The idea of Andy Serkis returning to Middle-earth as both Gollum and director has me pretty excited, too. With The Hunt for Gollum headed for the 2027 movie schedule, Warner Bros. has kept much of the upcoming film under wraps, but Jamie Dornan just shared two interesting updates. One involves a surprisingly emotional reaction to joining the franchise, and the other gives us a better idea of how far along the production might be.

Dornan, who is taking over the role of Aragorn from Viggo Mortensen, recently spoke with ET about joining the beloved fantasy franchise. The actor was asked how he reacted when he learned he'd landed the part, and apparently, playing one of Middle-earth's most recognizable characters was enough to bring him to tears. As he put it:

I can't say I blame him. Aragorn is one of those characters I have trouble imagining anybody else playing, largely because Mortensen was so good in Peter Jackson's original trilogy. From his introduction as the mysterious Strider in The Fellowship of the Ring to his coronation in The Return of the King, it's a pretty incredible performance to follow.

Dornan understands that, too. He told the outlet that joining the franchise was an honor, particularly given how much he admires Mortensen's work. He also previously told L'Officiel that he feels pressure stepping into the role but has no intention of trying to outdo his predecessor. Which, frankly, sounds like the right attitude. I wouldn't want to compete with Viggo Mortensen's Aragorn, either.

The filmmakers also have a good reason for introducing a different actor. The Hunt for Gollum takes place before the original trilogy, when Aragorn was still wandering Middle-earth as Strider. The story follows Gandalf as he sends the ranger to track down Gollum before the creature can reveal what he knows about the One Ring. Elijah Wood previously described the upcoming movie as a side quest, explaining that it expands on events Tolkien established in his books.

Now, Jamie Dornan's other admission might be even more interesting for fans eagerly awaiting the movie. During the same interview, he revealed that his work on the production is already finished:

That's a pretty significant update. Filming officially began in New Zealand in July, and we've already seen a few behind-the-scenes glimpses, including photos of the production's return to the Shire. Now we know that Dornan, who has a substantial role in the movie, completed his scenes roughly three weeks before speaking to the outlet.

This doesn't necessarily mean the entire production is complete. As we know, productions don't always wrap the entire cast at the same time, and Warner Bros. hasn't confirmed that principal photography is complete. Still, with a December 2027 release date, I imagine plenty of editing and visual effects work is already underway.

The cast and production crew still undoubtedly have their hands full. Serkis is returning as Gollum, while Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and Lee Pace are also reprising their respective roles. The new cast includes Kate Winslet, Leo Woodall and Anya Taylor-Joy, who previously told CinemaBlend that joining the franchise was a childhood dream come true. Between her excitement and Dornan's emotional reaction, it sounds like the newcomers understand how much this world means to fans.

The Hunt for Gollum arrives in theaters December 17, 2027. We still don't know much about the film, but hearing how much the role means to Dornan makes me a little more excited to see his take on Aragorn.

For now, I'm going to settle in and revisit the original trilogy, which is streaming with an HBO Max subscription.

Mckenna Grace and her stylist have been making us do so many double takes over these past few weeks that our necks probably need a tuneup. That's because the 20-year-old actress has had more than a few fashion moments that have been nothing short of fabulous. I'm still not over all the method dressing she's been doing for Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, and now, she shows up to a glitzy Los Angeles event in a gorgeously perfect mix of the sheer dress and LBD trends.

Amid Grace's continued promotion of her big movie on the 2026 release schedule, she traded a big red carpet for a more intimate dinner in LA on Tuesday with Sunrise on the Reaping co-star Joseph Zada. Check out this sultry number, which shared on her Instagram:

Excuse me? That's it, I'm calling Mckenna Grace Hollywood's current fashion princess, because she slayed this! She's wearing a romantic mini dress from Annie's Ibiza, which you can own too if you have $1,990 worth of sheer dress money laying around. It's a stunner of a fit that's both a little black dress and a sheer piece – and both have seemingly been present during Hollywood events lately.

Grace's ensemble has some detailed embellishments all over it, but it also has a peek-a-boo moment for the wearer's black underwear. The detail I like the most is the matching choker it comes with. I really appreciate Grace sharing these glamour shots of herself in the luxury dress in between all sorts of other recent photos of her on the Sunrise on the Reaping press tour.

Lately, Grace has taken a lot inspiration from Jennifer Lawrence's classic red carpet looks and in the Hunger Games movies. Last week, she took inspiration from J-Law's floral Golden Globes dress after previously doing something similar with a red gown.

Mckenna Grace has also wore a look very similar to Katniss' white dress and looked like she was literally on fire in a dress inspired by the character's own flaming look. But, it's not all about J-Law and Katniss, because she also wore a mini-dress that channelled Rue along and turned up to an event wearing an arena-inspired gown. With all these fashion moments, she's counting herself among other Hollywood red carpet pros like Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Jenna Ortega and Margot Robbie.

In Sunrise on the Reaping, Grace plays Maysilee Donnor, who is one of four District 12 tributes at the 50th Hunger Games. Maysilee is a bit of a fashion icon herself, because she's the first character to wear the Mockingjay pin in the games and was the one who inspired Katniss to do the same. So, it makes complete sense that Grace would do the other way round for her red carpets.

You can see Mckenna Grace in Sunrise on the Reaping starting November 20. And, in the meantime, I need to know what she'll wear next, because I'm so invested now!

Gwyneth Paltrow and Zoe Saldaña are both alums of the MCU now, so they can spill the tea, and boy, did they. While being part of one of the upcoming Marvel movies is certainly one of the big honors in Hollywood, there are some unique stresses that come with being part of the MCU. That's what the two actresses bonded over too, as they discussed just how secretive the world of Marvel is.

Paltrow has famously admitted she hasn’t watched any of the Marvel movies. Once she even forgot she was in a Spider-Man movie, and when asked if she was in Avengers: Doomsday recently, she responded with, “What’s that?” When Saldaña joined Paltrow on her new podcast, of course the Marvel movies came up. The conversation led to the Guardians of the Galaxy star recalling her memory of being with the Pepper Potts actress on the set of Avengers: Endgame. As she shared:

Pepper Potts made her return to the MCU in Endgame for the big battle scene and to unfortunately see Tony Stark die while saving the world. Saldaña explained how clueless her co-star seemed on the set of Endgame before Paltrow went on to playfully defend herself with these words:

I mean, I think she has a point here. She’s an actor there to do her job, and there’s a lot of secrecy involved that makes it more difficult for her to do that. Much of the time, the actors aren’t trusted with a script, which is the most basic tool one usually needs to do their job.

When Gwyneth Paltrow signed up for Iron Man, it was the first movie in the MCU ever, and she said that experience was like “doing an independent film”. Endgame was filmed about a decade later, when the superhero franchise had turned into a monster success. Saldaña then spoke about how seeing Paltrow on set affected her, saying this on The Goop Guide:

Yeah, this sounds frustrating. Marvel may be like the CIA, but ultimately it’s for a good reason. The filmmakers and crew want to preserve the experience for the audiences, and locking up the script of Endgame led to one of the most rewarding moments in theaters in recent years.

I love seeing these two movie stars get real about what it’s actually like to be in a Marvel movie. And you can see them in Avengers: Endgame - Encore all over again with a Disney+ subscription this Friday, November 13.

Reviews have dropped for How to Rob A Bank, starring Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz, Pete Davidson, Anna Sawai, and John C. Reilly, and they aren’t pretty. The movie, directed by David Leitch (Deadpool 2, The Fall Guy), hits the 2026 movie schedule this week. The reviews are not as uniformly negative as they were for another Amazon MGM movie, 2025’s War of the Worlds (How to Rob a Bank is hovering just south of 50% on Rotten Tomatoes), but they are giving me the same vibes. That’s not a good thing.

Even in some of the more positive reviews, writers aren’t impressed by the heist movie’s seemingly ham-fisted attempt to bring the classic heist movie genre into the 2020s in its presentation (and political message), just like War of the Worlds attempted (poorly) to update that classic sci-fi story with Amazon drones and Ice Cube responding to text messages for an entire movie. Caroline Siede, writing for Decoding Everything, says:

Even the more positive reviews, like Cortlyn Kelly's 2.5-star review for Roger Ebert, call attention to this:

The same can be said for the positive-ish review from The Hollywood Reporter, which is pretty harsh on the social media aspects of the film. Writer David Rooney says:

The Globe and Mail’s review of How to Rob a Bank also questions the presentation of the movie in social media form, with film critic Radheyan Simonpillai writing:

The fact that How to Rob A Bank also tried to make an anti-establishment, anti-banking movie while being financed by Amazon isn’t helping its case, per some reviews.

For example, in his 2-star review for The Guardian, Benjamin Lee wrote that not only does the movie feel like it was put together by someone trying to nail the “right now” of social media and missing badly, but the political message is also lost:

Writing for The Daily Beast, Nick Schager puts the film’s attempt at a political statement even more succinctly:

In fact, Amazon and its CEO, Jeff Bezos, find themselves at the heart of a lot of the negative reviews. William Bibbiani at The Wrap writes:

I would like to note that not all of the reviews are scathing, but none are overwhelmingly positive, either. The movie seems like it delivers on action for many reviews (though some didn’t like it), but the great action sequences don’t seem to save it from itself, even if some reviews found How to Rob a Bank fun enough.

The movie also doesn’t look like it’ll be all that big of a hit at the box office, meaning it’ll likely be available to watch with a Prime subscription pretty quickly. We’ll have to see on that.

More information and a star-studded cast list have dropped for Hulu's revival of The Circle, and I'm still as hyped as I was when it was first announced. Netflix's version of the original series was solid, but I think these changes may just push it into the conversation about the best reality TV shows. The newest iteration kicks off on the 2026 TV schedule on November 17th, but the season has already technically begun. Here's who we can expect to compete in this season, as well as more on the fan vote people can already take part in.

The Circle's Cast Features Celebrities And Civilians

The Circle is already shaking things up by taking a page out of what many reality shows are doing lately by bringing in other reality stars from other shows. This series didn't hold back with some heavy hitters, bringing in The Bachelor's Hannah Brown and DWTS alum Sasha Farber, as well as some others amidst its civilian players. Take a look at the full lineup:

• Hannah Brown - The Bachelor, DWTS, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
• Dominic “Chef Dom” DeAngelis - Vanderpump Villa
• Sasha Farber - DWTS
• Layla Taylor and friend Kate Racker - Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives
• Cyrus - Software Engineer
• Gina & Yanis - Content Creator and Tech Sales
• Justin- Entrepeneur
• Suave - Doberman Dad
• Alyssa - Finance

Brown is a great pick as far as reality show vets go, and I support The Circle taking a page from The Traitors in welcoming on a Dancing with the Stars pro. I also love that Dominic is going to be catfishing the contestants by posing as Lisa Vanderpump, and I'm also wondering how he can possibly make that work. I guess when people are hiding behind a screen, they can pull a lot of tricks.

The Circle Will Feature New Twists And More

While The Circle will continue with its general premise of contestants staying in separate apartments and only interacting via a chat app, there are some unique twists in store for this season. One is that fans can vote on what happens and impact how the season unfolds. A vote is already underway where readers can decide which identity Layla Taylor and Kate Rackner will play under.

The fan vote is huge because, frankly, fans love to vote. Having influence over the game from home can lead to unpredictability, which is a cornerstone of entertaining reality television.

That alone has me sold, but let's not forget what having a fan vote also means. It means this season will be unfolding in real time, whereas previous seasons of The Circle were filmed months before a single episode even aired. As someone who is often glued to Big Brother's live feeds during its run, I can't wait to tune in with my Hulu subscription and see how my vote impacts the game, maybe just a day after that vote gets placed.

I've been dying for a new reality show to watch, and I feel like my wish has been granted! Here's hoping The Circle lives up to the hype and becomes the next reality obsession. I would love to have another late-Fall show to add to my lineup, especially with the winter months approaching!

Celebrity couples tend to break the internet, just look at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. One celeb who has made countless headlines over the years due to her personal life is Jennifer Lopez, who is currently rumored to be dating her Office Romance co-star Brett Goldstein. There are rumors about the "Let's Get Loud" singer helping out the Ted Lasso star, and I kinda hope that the chatter is true.

Jennifer Lopez is a fashion icon, and fans loved her chemistry with Goldstein in Office Romance (which is streaming with a Netflix subscription). Amidst chatter they're casually seeing each other, an alleged insider spoke to Star Magazine and claimed that she's offering her co-star and rumored beau some grooming tips. They were quoted saying:

This attention to detail is probably why the Enough actress is basically ageless. She always looks perfect, whether it's on screen or in photos snapped by paparazzi. If this insider is to be believed, she's applying her keen eye to help give Brett Goldstein a little bit of a glow-up. Although considering how many fans out there are drooling over him, this might be a bit of a surprise.

While rumors claimed JLo and Goldstein were just a casual fling, this report (if its to be believed) paints a very different picture of the Office Romance stars. The same insider made more claims about how Lopez's penchant for celebrity fashion might be influencing the 46 year-old actor, saying:

Jennifer Lopez's divorce from Ben Affleck was finalized back in January of 2025, but if this insider's comments are legit she's seemingly basing Brett Goldstein's look around her famous ex's appearance. Bennifer has been reportedly getting closer during times of change, with the Maid in Manhattan star being an empty nester for the first time. So perhaps this is why she's allegedly helping Brett Goldstein's appearance get closer to Affleck's.

Only time will tell if this rumor is to be believed, but I personally would love a makeover from JLo. Her public image is pretty immaculate, and I would totally take some advice from her about my appearance. We'll just have to wait and see if she and Goldstein get closer, and how that might change his grooming.

Office Romance is streaming now on Netflix, and both Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez have a number of exciting projects coming down the line. Although since they're not on the 2026 movie release list, we'll have to wait before seeing this rumored couple back on our screens.

While Kylie Jenner continues to make headlines for her glittery ensembles and ties to Y2K trends, she’s also been drawn attention due to several legal situations. Jenner is currently embroiled in four lawsuits, with the latest one just having been filed earlier this month. That suit marked the fourth form of legal action against the media personality in just seven months, and all four pertain to claims from former employees. Now, amid the ongoing situations, Jenner’s legal representative is speaking out.

The latest suit to be filed against Jenner came from a former housekeeper, Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya. In her suit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on November 5, Amaya – who reportedly began working for Jenner in March 2025, claimed she was regularly denied overtime payment and worked long hours along with purportedly not having her travel costs covered for traveling between the cosmetics mogul’s properties. Per Amaya, she earned $40 an hour while working six days a week.

Within the suit are also claims regarding a workplace injury that allegedly took place in September 2025 and another in which Amaya claimed to have accidentally locked herself in a closet, and Jenner purportedly “laughed and mocked” her while she was in it. Amaya also alleged that she was bitten by a dog while cleaning one of the doghouses on one of the Kardashian family member’s properties. Michael Rhodes, Jenner’s legal rep, released a statement to Page Six, in which he took issue with this latest suit as well as the other filings:

Amaya, who was allegedly fired in February 2026 is reportedly suing Jenner for disability discrimination, wrongful termination and retaliation among other alleged offenses. The first suit filed against Jenner (who’s also been handling real estate matters as of late) in 2026 was filed by her former housekeeper, Angelica Hernandez Vasquez, in April, and she accused Jenner of harassing and discriminating against her due to her immigration status and religious faith and made other claims as well.

Another former housekeeper, Juana Delgado Soto, filed suit against Jenner and her brands two weeks later and accused them of discrimination, retaliation and harassment. And, this past June, a Jane Doe – who was reportedly a private chef – filed suit against Jenner and others for purported pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.

Those various cases are currently at different stages of the legal process and, at this point, Kylie Jenner has denied wrongdoing via her legal teams. As part of his recent statement, Rhodes also had this to say about the cases:

Ahead of this series of lawsuits, Kylie Jenner has been embroiled in other legal matters over the years. Reports swirled around Jenner in 2020 after it was alleged that she used forged tax documents to overstate her wealth. She was also involved in a few disputes in 2017 regarding trademarks and logos.

When it comes to the case involving Dinora Carolina Cabria Amaya, it remains to be seen whether it’ll develop any further. It also remains unclear as to when Kylie Jenner (who has been appearing on The Kardashians amid the 2026 TV schedule) and co. will tell their side of the story as Michael Rhodes says.

It's been a wild week for fans of the superhero genre, especially folks who have been watching the DC movies in order. The internet exploded when it was revealed that James Gunn was stepping away at co-CEO of DC Studios, with the public left wondering if we'll ever see his first phase of announced projects called Gods and Monsters. There's been a ton of discourse online, although I think the issue with the DC TV shows (which are streaming with a HBO Max subscription) have the same issue as some Netflix series.

Gunn's DCU might be cooked, and there are countless questions about upcoming DC movies and TV shows. Variety wrote a long story about what's reportedly happening behind the scenes, as well as the perceived missteps of the shared universe. Regarding what happened on the small screen, the publication blamed the three-year wait between seasons of Peacemaker for the sophomore entry being less popular than the first.

I personally loved how Peacemaker Season 2 retconned the Justice League and helped establish the new DCU, but not everyone was quite as invested as me. Fans have bee wondering if Peacemaker might get a Season 3, although that seems more unlikely with Gunn out.

While all eyes are on what DC did or didn't do wrong, I think that this symptom is something that's also happened for plenty of shows that are available with a Netflix subscription. We've seen a number of years pass between season of Stranger Things, Wednesday, Squid Games and more. While those are some of the streaming service's most popular projects, there are fans who dropped off or lost interest due to the long gap between seasons. Considering how many TV shows many of us watch, those years result in fans not really remembering what had happened during previous seasons.

Netflix also has a penchant for cancelling shows after just one season, and that very well might be happening at DC as well. Fans have been wondering if we'll get Lanterns Season 2, and concerns over the show's future have only gotten louder now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are out. Creature Commandos also hit HBO back in 2024, and there's been no indication that the animated series will get another batch of episodes. While folks are dissecting ever decision the Guardians of the Galaxy filmmaker made as co-CEO of DC Studios, I can't help but notice connective tissue with some problems that have followed Netflix.

Only time will tell what Gunn's replacement Former Marvel Studios executive and producer Jeremy Latcham is cooking up at DC. Fans are nervous about what's coming next, especially since we're still so early into the run of the DCU.

The next DC movie hitting theaters on Man of Tomorrow, directed by Gunn and releasing on July 9, 2027. What comes next for the shared universe after that sequel's release is anyone's guess.

Spoilers for Season 3, Episode 1 of Rings of Power are ahead! Read with caution, and watch the show with an Amazon Prime subscription.

As I began my binge of the first four episodes of Rings of Power’s third season, I did not expect to see my favorite dead character return. However, in the first episode of the prequel series to drop on the 2026 TV schedule, a beloved elf made his comeback in a hunting way, and the reason behind why this happened makes the cameo even better.

I’m, of course, talking about the return of Charles Edwards' Celebrimbor. In Season 2, the elven smith was deceived by Sauron, helped the dark lord craft some of the rings, and ultimately died at the hands of the evil being. Then, in Season 3, he appears as a ghost of sorts to talk to Sauron and remind him that he’s not capable of making rings by himself; he’s missing some key information needed to craft them. Speaking to that and how they landed on this big return, co-creator Patrick McKay told me:

That’s how bringing Charles Edwards back as Celebrimbor came about. Before they even finished Season 2, they realized they wanted him to return as a figment of Sauron’s imagination, and the actor was very excited about it, as McKay explained:

Now, getting into how this whole sequence was filmed, after McKay told me the reason behind the return, he turned to director Charlotte Brändström and asked why they shot Celebrimbor so simply and “soft in focus.” In response, the director revealed a fascinating line of thinking behind not only that choice, but the decision to make it so Sauron never actually sees Celebrimbor:

Brändström and McKay also explained that when the Orc walks in during the scene and the shot pulls back to Sauron, it was important for Celebrimbor to be gone. That helped signify he wasn’t really there, “he’s just a ghost,” as the director put it. She also explained that this felt like a “real” and “sincere” way to bring Edwards’ elf back. While he could have been translucent like a ghost, or they could have used other techniques to film him, just having him stand behind Sauron and recall what happened between them felt like the best way to do it. And I think they’re right; it really was a haunting sequence.

It also reminded me how much I adore Celebrimbor. While he was deceived by Sauron, he was a genius and a good elf. I miss him dearly, and I was bummed he was gone for good after Season 2. So, to see him come back and explain how Sauron really doesn’t have everything he needs to take over Middle-earth was very satisfying.

Now, to see how Sauron’s mission to forge the One Ring continues, you can stream Episodes 5 and 6 of Rings of Power on Wednesday, November 18, and then you can catch Episodes 7 and 8 – the final two installments of Season 3 – on November 25.

Major spoilers for the VisionQuest finale lie ahead.

I've learned never to trust a Marvel character's death, especially when that death involves a conveniently placed pile of rubble. After the VisionQuest finale dropped one hell of a surprise involving Elizabeth Olsen's Scarlet Witch, I've been thinking about something she told CinemaBlend four years ago. With Avengers: Doomsday approaching on the 2026 movie schedule, her comments about the X-Men suddenly seem a whole lot more interesting.

Back in May 2022, CinemaBlend interviewed Olsen about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and asked whether she'd be interested in exploring Wanda Maximoff's comic book connections to the X-Men. At the time, Olsen wasn't sure what Marvel had planned for her character, but our question apparently got her pretty excited. Check out the video below, posted to our official Instagram account:

Well, four years later, the X-Men are officially part of Marvel's immediate future, and Wanda's situation has changed considerably. So, does that mean Olsen's dream could come true? As she put it:

The X-Men are back, along with seemingly every other Marvel character, and if the actress has her way, she wants to be there- and who's gonna tell her no? Before we get into why that interview deserves another look, consider yourself warned.

In the VisionQuest finale, "Forever," the main story ends on a surprisingly sweet note. Tommy Maximoff, who's been a supporting character throughout the series, finally reunites with his brother Billy, who makes his return to help his brother revive their father after his system nearly shuts. Vision ultimately embraces his two boys, and the Maximoff family finally comes back together after everything that happened in WandaVision. But there's still somebody missing.

Near the end, Tommy directly asks Vision whether they might ever see Wanda again. Vision offers a hopeful answer, recalling that they've said goodbye before, so perhaps they can say hello again. It's an unexpectedly touching moment, particularly when you remember where we last saw her. Then the second post-credits scene practically answers Tommy's question.

We return to Mount Wundagore, where Wanda appeared to sacrifice herself at the end of Multiverse of Madness after realizing the destruction she'd caused. Doctor Doom arrives, removes the rubble and awakens the Scarlet Witch. She gasps back to life, while Doom makes it clear he's interested in her extraordinary powers. Marvel really knows how to make you sit through the credits, doesn't it?

We were already theorizing about Scarlet Witch's possible involvement in Doomsday back in September, following rumors that Wanda could play a significant role in the upcoming Avengers movie. Well, I imagine those theories are about to get considerably more interesting.

The second post-credit scene also serves as an obvious bridge to Avengers: Doomsday, arriving Dec. 18. Marvel has confirmed that Ian McKellen's Magneto and Patrick Stewart's Professor X are among the returning X-Men actors. Wanda's comic book history is tangled up with mutants, including her former connection to Magneto as his daughter, a relationship Marvel later retconned.

None of that confirms Olsen will share a scene with Magneto, or even how Doom plans to use Wanda. But hearing her light up over the prospect of X-Men stories four years ago feels particularly fun now. Personally, I'm hoping the Maximoffs get their family reunion before the next catastrophe. But if Marvel also wants to revisit this old question about the Charles Xavier's mutants, I'll be paying attention.

Marvel is bringing several original X-Men actors back for the upcoming Avengers movie, including Ian McKellen as Magneto and the late Patrick Stewart as Professor X, in his final on-screen performance. And anyone familiar with Wanda's comic book history knows why that first name is especially interesting.

In the comics, Wanda and her brother Pietro were Magneto's children, at least until Marvel decided to rewrite that particular family tree. But in the House of M story run, Wanda nearly wiped out the entire mutant population. And wouldn't you know it, Olsen has actually said she'd love to see that storyline adapted. Given everything happening with the X-Men, I can't help wondering if Marvel might finally give her the opportunity.

Of course, we're getting ahead of ourselves. We still don't know what Doctor Doom wants with Wanda, much less whether she'll cross paths with Magneto. But it's pretty funny looking back at our 2022 interview now. Olsen was already excited about getting involved with the X-Men, and four years later, Marvel has brought her character back just as the mutants are entering the picture. I'd love to know what she thinks about that timing.

VisionQuest is available to stream with a Disney+ subscription.

First and foremost, I have nothing against smut, fairy or otherwise, so this is by no means a judgment on the term frequently used (often by its own fans) to describe extra spicy romance and romantasy books. We like what we like, and sometimes that includes a lil spice. Or a lot, whatever. That being said, I'm also in agreement with the fans of Sarah J. Maas' ACOTAR and other romantasy series who oppose these books being reduced to the label of "fairy smut," especially if it's to explain why they're so popular. While some romantic fantasy books may be adored primarily for how sexually graphic they are, I just don't believe that's the case for ACOTAR.

Having devoured A Court of Splintered Harmony, the sixth book in Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses (aka ACOTAR) series, much quicker than I wish I had when it arrived in October, my Instagram feed is now chock full of reactions to the novel, memes and theories. The discourse should hopefully sustain me for weeks, while I wait alongside other ACOTAR fans for Book 7, A Court of Forgotten Melody, to hit shelves in January. Among the topics that came across my feed recently were reactions (often frustrated ones) to the use of the term "fairy smut" to describe the ACOTAR books.

Sarah J. Maas ('Lovingly') Described As The 'Queen Of Fairy Smut'

The New York Times used the term 'fairy smut' – or, more specifically, it refers to author Sarah J. Maas as "the queen of fairy smut" – in a recent headline for an article discussing the mega-popularity of the series and merch sales. In fairness to The Times, the article does clarify that the "queen of fairy smut" phrasing that they're quoting is used "lovingly" by some of Maas' fans, when describing her (as opposed to The Times describing her as such). Regardless, it hits different to see Sarah J. Maas referred to in that way in a headline, knowing it'll be read by people outside the fandom. And it ties into the bigger topic, which is that the term being used -- even in an affectionate or humorous way -- to describe the author and her series might create the impression that the main draw of these books, which are massively popular among women, is the fairy sex.

Just How Spicy Are The ACOTAR Books?

The first ACOTAR book sees the primary protagonist, Feyre Archeron, taken captive by a beastly fae male after she kills a wolf while trying to hunt for food to feed her family. This draws her into the magic realm that she and other humans typically avoid due to the danger. Romance and adventure ensue from there, and more characters are added or developed further as the books go on. I think there's only one descriptive sex scene in the first book. The spice increases in later books, but so does the number of pages. Are we all really reading 700+ page fantasy books for the occasional bit of erotica?

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that the spice isn't part of what's great about the ACOTAR books, but it's by no means the first thing I'd celebrate about it. I actually think it'd be misrepresenting the books to recommend them to someone looking for an especially spicy romantasy series.

My main takeaways from all of the ACOTAR books have to do with bigger developments in the story – epic battles, magical abilities, weapons with special powers, scary or mysterious beings dwelling in the forest or mountains or the bottom of a lake. You know, the stuff you might find in fantasy novels? I do love the way romance is woven in with the magic – how a mating bond can create a deep connection between two fae. Romantasy is undoubtedly a fair description for these books, as is the case with Maas' other series (Throne of Glass, Crescent City). "Fairy smut" is not.

I Can't Speak For All Fans, But I Can Speak As One Of The Many Women Who Love This Series

One thing I absolutely love about the ACOTAR books is the complexity of their female characters and often the sisterhood they find (both with actual sisters and chosen family). Sure, these heroines have romantic interests, but they're also battling inner demons, facing drastic changes in their lives, making choices, reckoning with their past traumas, and coming into their power. It's exciting! It's emotional and suspenseful, and it leaves me simultaneously satisfied and wanting more. That they fall in love and have great sex amidst everything else going on is undoubtedly part of the draw (if the ACOTAR TV show happens, I'd absolutely want the romance and spiciness to be a part of it), but it's just one piece of a greater epic story.

I think my reason for wanting to say this all out loud – beyond listening to other fans on Instagram expressing their own thoughts and frustration and defending Sarah J. Maas for her accomplishments – is that I love seeing the ACOTAR books receive the praise and love they deserve (including from celebrities like Margot Robbie and even Anne Hathaway), as evidenced by how excited people are about the new books. I'm one of the many fans who got on board with Maas' books after A Court of Silver Flames came out, after all. When something breaks out into the mainstream as ACOTAR has, people start to wonder what it is that fans -- again, in many cases with this one, women -- love about it. The answer to that is a lot of things, including great storytelling on the author's part.

To brand it smut, even in an affectionate or jokey way, especially if you're speaking to or from outside the fandom, reduces the series to one thing, and it's not even the main thing I and many other fans love the most about it.

Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik just pulled off the upset of the season after the fans voted them through to Dancing With The Stars Season 35 semifinals over Jenna Dewan and Val Chmerkovskiy. It feels like they have all the momentum to get voted through to the finale, which means one of the previous favorites to win may not.

Assuming that happens, which couple won't be on the 2026 TV schedule when finale night rolls around? I have some guesses, and just as a heads-up, a couple of them will ruffle feathers. If Tatyana and Jan are indeed on their way to the DWTS finals, I think fans need to prepare for the reality that one of these three will be gone at the end of next week.

Maura And Mark

It's been a rough few weeks for Maura Higgins, and taking that bold chance on a "Thong Song" performance did her no favors. Her energy seems off, and the injuries are mounting as she practices with Mark Ballas. She was one of my dark horse favorites to win Dancing With The Stars in the opening weeks, but as her scores fall, I think she could get cut next week.

Connor And Rylee

In the event that Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik advance to the finals of Dancing With The Stars, then the numbers would say that Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold are next on the chopping block. Their Halloween dance was great, and I've enjoyed their jokey dynamic all season. To me, it feels similar to how I felt before Julia Stiles was eliminated, in that I feel like they have nothing left to give. Usually, when that happens, DWTS fans stop voting.

Amber And Pasha

Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov 100% deserve to be in Dancing With The Stars' finale. That said, out of everyone on this list, I feel as though they have the least amount of fans rallying for them each and every week. Their dances are amazing, but hype is a major factor when it comes to DWTS. I've seen lots of contestants leave simply because people were more concerned about protecting other favorites, meaning others are forgotten.

Now, I should add that I don't think Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik getting to Dancing With The Stars' finale is a surefire thing. If she drops the ball during the semifinals with a bad performance, I think she could lose some of those crucial votes she'll need to ensure this Cinderella run keeps happening. Fans are voting for her because they see her effort, so if she loses it, she's as good as done.

I also know there's chatter about Harry Shum Jr. potentially getting voted out next week, but I can't see that happening. His dance experience alone will likely net him another near-perfect score, which should keep him safe regardless of how the audience votes. Then again, I thought the same about Jenna, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Dancing With The Stars continues on ABC on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. I can't wait for the Semifinals and to see who ends up competing in the Season 35 finale at the end of it all!

YES! There are spoilers for You Can See Everything, which is still in theaters as part of the 2026 movie schedule, so proceed accordingly!

One of the tensest scenes in the A24 release that has everyone talking, You Can See Everything, is after the audience gets the surprise appearance from Amanda Seyfried. She and Nathan Fielder make a visit to the home of Elizabeth Holmes’ partner, Billy Evans, and their two children. Seyfried had never met Evans or Holmes, despite winning an Emmy for playing the fraudster in The Dropout, which is available with a Hulu subscription.

Seyfried showing up is one of the many WTF moments in the incredible documentary. That wave of disbelief quickly dissipates as she dives headlong into the creative process with co-directors Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, becoming a co-conspirator of sorts. That includes visiting Evans and even talking to Holmes on the phone when she calls from prison.

It’s a scene that had my stomach in knots, and I really wanted to know what was going through Seyfried’s mind. Recently, she finally spoke about the role that she's been keeping quiet about until now. In an interview with Rolling Stone alongside Fielder and Oppenheim and got into what it was like to meet Evans:

Searching for answers is a big reason Seyfried was so into the idea of joining the project when Emma Stone reached out to her about Fielder and the documentary. She wanted answers about Evans, so she became a detective after seeing the footage that had already been filmed. Seyfried explains:

Blurring the lines between reality and surreality is what makes You Can See Everything tick. Seyfried’s willingness, indeed her eagerness, to jump in with both feet is what takes it from a really great documentary to, in my opinion, among the best that’s ever been made.

Eventually, Seyfried would once again play Holmes, recreating scenes with Fielder for his meetings with Holmes in prison that couldn’t be filmed. She got involved without a safety net, and that could lead to an Oscar nomination for the actress. She says she expressed that she was willing to meet Evans, despite the fraught nature of such a meeting, because she felt “protected” by Fielder and Oppenheim, saying:

Trusting Nathan Fielder, as Holmes and Evans found out, isn't always the best course of action, but I'm so glad Seyfried did. The scene at Evans' house is crucial to understanding the whole movie (as best anyone can really understand the motivations of everyone involved). At least we know that Seyfried's intentions were true!

Johnny Depp is a wildly accomplished character actor, and his best roles are etched into the pop culture landscape. Unfortunately, in recent years the actor became synonymous with his controversial relationship with Amber Heard, and their years-long legal battle. Depp is returning to Hollywood as the title role of Ti West's upcoming book to screen adaptation Ebenezer, and it turns out he took a huge pay cut when compared to other major film roles.

Ebenezer is the first major Hollywood gig for Depp since the defamation verdict was revealed, with the 63 year-old actor spending years across the pond. A recent report by Variety claims that Johnny Depp was paid a salary of $5 million. While that's a ton of money for us fans, it's a huge cut from the $16 million he was paid for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, which he was removed from after he lost his libel case again The Sun.

Then there's the insane paydays that Depp had for his work on the Pirates of the Caribbean movies (which are streaming with a Disney+ subscription). I mean, he reportedly made a whopping $90 million for Dead Men Tell No Tales, as he got a cut from backend profits. So by comparison, he's really taking a cut for his role in Ebenezer.

That being said, this could help set up Ti West's Christmas movie for success. Taking a small pay check likely saved Ebenezer a ton of money, and might make it easier for the project to make a profit when it hits theaters this month. The film's reported budget is a modest $38 million, and Johnny Depp's pay rate no doubt helped to keep that number low.

It remains to be seen if the project joins the ranks of the best Christmas movies, but the cast is helping to increase hype around the project. In addition to Depp playing Scrooge, we'll also see talents like Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Sam Claflin, Tramell Tillman and Sir Ian McKellen. That's a ton of names, and I have to assume the budget wouldn't have been able to pay all those names if the Edward Scissorhands icon demanded more money to play Ebenezer Scrooge.

While Depp's first acting gig after the Amber Heard trial was in Jeanne Du Barry, that French film was a smaller production outside of the Hollywood landscape. Ebenezer will put him back in the industry in a major way, and it should be fascinating to see how it performs, and what projects he takes on next.

Ebenezer hits theaters November 13th as part of the 2026 movie release list. It's one of the first Christmas movies hitting this Holiday Season, so we'll have to see how many families go to theaters to get into the spirit.

Kristen Bell is back on the 2026 TV schedule thanks to Netflix's Nobody Wants This, but lately, her marriage to Dax Shepard seems to be generating just as many headlines as her career. The couple has never been particularly shy about sharing the stranger details of their relationship. We've heard about naked yoga, some rather disgusting behind-the-scenes favors and a number of other personal anecdotes. But Shepard has apparently had enough of strangers picking apart their marriage, especially when those conversations turn into accusations about how he treats his wife.

During the Nov. 9 "Fact Check" portion of his Armchair Expert podcast, which followed an interview with Rhea Seehorn, the Parenthood actor addressed renewed speculation about his marriage. He generally ignores criticism, but recent headlines reached Bell:

The latest controversy started with something Bell said during an October appearance on her husband's podcast. The Nobody Wants This star explained that she enjoys watching Shepard compliment strangers, including restaurant servers. She said that was his way of flirting with her.

That description spread online, with some commenters interpreting it as Shepard openly flirting with others. Another group of people connected it to previous stories the couple had shared and alleged that he behaved that way at home. Shepard denied those accusations and clarified that he was often complimenting men, not pursuing waitresses.

Interestingly, Bell previously said Bruce Willis inspired Shepard's habit of generously tipping service workers. She even described his generosity as one of her favorite things about him. So, this whole business about complimenting waiters isn't exactly coming out of nowhere.

I can see why the original anecdote raised eyebrows, but that's a pretty dramatic journey from complimenting somebody's eyelashes to passing judgment on a couple's entire marriage. Shepard was especially frustrated that the discussion had spilled over from internet speculation into what he called mainstream coverage. He continued:

Those are serious allegations, and Shepard's comments are his account of his behavior, of course. But it's also understandable that he'd want to address them, especially given what he says about growing up around men whose behavior he never wanted to repeat. He went further, arguing that the accusations make a pretty unflattering assumption about Bell herself:

Of course, this is hardly the first time the couple has found themselves at the center of an internet argument. Earlier this year, Bell's Nobody Wants This co-star and others defended the couple. Their marriage also received criticism over Bell's controversial anniversary joke involving domestic violence.

And while I can understand people having opinions about things celebrities choose to share publicly, I don't think we can know everything happening in someone's marriage from a podcast anecdote. Shepard also discussed growing up around abusive men and said he'd spent much of his life trying to avoid repeating their behavior. Hearing himself described that way was understandably difficult, according to the actor.

Bell and Shepard have been married since 2013, and they've previously discussed what they appreciate about their relationship. I imagine they'll continue sharing their sometimes wonderfully bizarre stories. But judging by Shepard's latest comments, he's getting pretty tired of people treating every new anecdote as an invitation to investigate his marriage.

Personally, I don't need every celebrity couple to share their dinner-table conversations with me. But I also don't think a single podcast story gives strangers enough information to diagnose a marriage. If anything, Shepard clearly wishes this particular one had stayed a story about a compliment.

I think Patrick Stewart gave many great performances on Star Trek: The Next Generation, but I've always wondered which episode stood out as his favorite. I finally found out more after the actor's passing, and while I wasn't surprised by his choice, I didn't see it coming when his reason was way different from the fans.

If you're a Trek fan, you probably know "The Inner Light" is generally considered one of the best episodes of The Next Generation. I wouldn't have been surprised if Stewart loved the episode because it put Picard in a completely different setting than he was used to, and while that's (probably) part of it, he told Wired there was another reason it actually stood out.

Why Patrick Stewart's Favorite TNG Episode Is "The Inner Light"

"The Inner Light" was a unique episode for Patrick Stewart because it allowed him to spread his wings and do something other than the traditional performance of Jean-Luc Picard. As he mentioned when asked about it, he was equally thrilled that he got to work alongside a beloved family member.

It's great to hear that Patrick Stewart loved working with his son so much, though it's certainly bittersweet. It's known that Stewart had an estranged relationship with his children, as People reported that their relationship with him was practically nonexistent when they were small, and things didn't improve later on.

Stewart wrote in later years that he regretted putting his career before his own children. In this instance, he was able to blend both into one, and it makes the story more than a little heartbreaking to read. It certainly will change the way I see the episode the next time I see it with a Paramount+ subscription.

What Is "The Inner Light" About?

For those unfamiliar with the episode, "The Inner Light" revolves around Picard after he is struck with a mysterious beam that renders him unconscious. While he's out, he proceeds to live an alternate life as Kamin, a scientist on a faraway planet with a wife and family. He lives for decades on the planet, only to awaken later as Picard. The bigger twist? Only twenty-five minutes have passed.

It's interesting in hindsight to hear Patrick Stewart talk about this episode and see the parallels in his own life. Keep in mind, the actor was working pretty much up until his death, even hinting months prior he'd never retire. Perhaps one of the reasons Picard was one of Star Trek's best characters was because he was played by someone who understood the concept of being married to a career, and the pain that comes along with it.

All this to say, it's clear Stewart was beloved by all he worked with, and I haven't read a negative thing about him. He did more in his time on Earth than some could do in two lifetimes, so I'm not surprised to hear that, in his old age, he wished he could've done more.

Watch Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, which is available to stream right now on Paramount+. I may have to check out "The Inner Light" today after learning about this, though I think it'll be more emotional for me to watch now than it was back then.

Major spoilers for the season finale of Marvel’s VisionQuest, “Forever,” lie ahead, so read on at your own discretion.

VisionQuest has come to an end amid the 2026 TV schedule, and I’m pleased to say series creator Terry Matalas and co. have told one of the most compelling stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story is relatively self-contained, but this is the MCU we’re talking about, which means Easter eggs and major teases are par for the course. On that note, one of the finale's post-credits scenes teed up the return of a powerful character. That aside, though, I have another question regarding Avengers: Doomsday.

VisionQuest Finally Reveals The Fate Of A Beloved MCU Character

If there’s any one character that Marvel fans have been asking for in recent years, it’s Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. the Scarlet Witch. The all-powerful character (played perfectly by Elizabeth Olsen) seemed to meet her demise at the end of 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. At that time, she appeared to have been crushed under Mount Wundagore, and official Marvel media seemed to seal Wanda’s fate. Not only that, but Olsen claimed to not be aware of any plans for her character. However, we now know the truth.

The second post-credits scene of VisionQuest takes viewers back to the moment Wanda is supposedly crushed by that mountain. Ultimately, the rubble does fall on her, but her body is recovered and revived by none other than Doctor Doom, who is the main antagonist of Doomsday. From there, Doom says, “Scarlet Witch, awaken. Your power will be mine.” With that, Wanda’s eyes pop open, solidifying the character’s return to the land of the living.

So it would seem that all those rumors about Scarlet Witch showing up in the aforementioned 2026 movie schedule entry weren’t for naught. This, more specifically, lends credence to the notion of Wanda being crucial to Doom’s multiverse-altering plans. I’m eager to see how she factors into the story but, for now, I have a Doomsday question pertaining to another character.

Could One Pivotal VisionQuest Character Return In Doomsday?

There’s one other powerful character who’s still in the MCU mix following the events of VisionQuest. I’m talking about the one-and-only Ultron, who’s been impeccably played by James Spader. Following the death of his lover, Jocasta, at the hands of Virgil Horton, the A.I. warlord attempts to wipe out London using the nanobots he’s been merged with. Vision ultimately convinces him otherwise and, while it initially appears that Ultron dies after destroying the nanobots, he saves some in order to retain his existence.

Ultron subsequently decides to live amongst humanity and, as revealed in the first post-credits scene, he still has Jocasta's data drive. Of course, it’s fair to wonder whether he’ll put that to use, but what I’m really wondering is whether Ultron will return in either Doomsday or its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars.

Now that the sentient being has some level of appreciation for humanity and the world, I can’t help but think he’d take issue with Doom’s machinations. I’m not so sure he’d directly ally himself with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, but could the newly nanobot-infused being still intervene in the conflict in a major way?

I’m not sure what lies ahead for Ultron, but I’m curious as to what may or may not happen with his story. Meanwhile, I’m just glad to get some confirmation regarding Scarlet Witch’s long-ambiguous fate. Keep an eye out for her in Avengers: Doomsday, which opens in theaters on December 18. And, of course, stream all of VisionQuest using a Disney+ subscription.

Florence Pugh has always been a darling dresser in the celebrity fashion realm. She goes through phases, sometimes she’s going full punk rock sheer and “freeing the nipple” , sometimes she’s trying out capelets and other unique fashion trends. Lately, she’s been throwing on a series of ruffled and romantic looks with large volume in their silhouettes. It’s all in the name of East of Eden, her popular Netflix limited series that’s as dramatic in scope as her fashion has been. This week, she graced us one more beautiful dress, and it’s not to be missed.

East of Eden has been out for well over a month now, but it’s still finding its footing on Netflix’s Top 10 list. Florence Pugh isn’t over promoting it, either. She recently did a cover story with Elle for their Women In Hollywood issue. She also does have Dune: Part 3 and Avengers: Doomsday coming up, but the pink dress she wore was definitely one for the East of Eden books.

I just can’t imagine Yelena Belova in pink. Particularly not a pink Rodarte dress with Bulgari jewelry.

For the issue, Pugh was styled by Alex White, and the pink silk taffeta they chose is so memorable. Sure, she wore a white dress for the mag, too, but all I want to think about is how wearing that dress felt. It’s fitted in the right places, and voluminous in the right places. It’s a flattering color. It’s so feminine. It’s the perfect way to wrap a year that included a lot of big budget projects and this one perfect cherry on the 2026 TV schedule. She’s said she loves doing both big and small projects (and presumably dressing for both).

Pugh was being highlighted as part of the Women in Hollywood issue, and her cover story sat alongside nods to some of Hollywood’s other finest: Samantha Morton, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Debicki, Penelope Cruz, Rosalind Eleazar, Julianne Moore, Inde Navarrette. That’s not a bad group to be involved in.

The actress told the outlet her big mantra in life is that she “tries to be brave at least once a day,” and when it comes to her fashion choices, I’d say that’s certainly true. She wasn’t exactly method dressing for this East of Eden tour, but I’d argue all of her looks fit the vibe, and with so many more red carpets coming up, I can’t wait to see what Dunesday is going to bring to the table.

Spoilers ahead for the most recent episode of Dancing with the Stars.

I'm a reality TV buff, but I'm currently watching Dancing with the Stars for the first time. I've been sat every Tuesday for new episodes on ABC (and streaming with a Disney+ subscription), and while I've complained about the hosts here and there I've loved watching the competition series. As a newbie I wasn't sure just how much the fan votes mattered, but after last night's surprise elimination, I see the power viewers truly have over DWTS.

Last night was Grammys night, which featured some killer dances, celebrity musical performances, and dance-offs. Arguably the most anxiety-inducing of the dance-offs came when Jenna & Val and Tatyana & Jan did cha-chas to Maren Morris' "The Middle." These two couples were the last two left when pairs started being promoted to the semi-finals, and I was shook when the Fresh Prince star was kept, while Jenna was eliminated. Considering the latter's scores (including their victory in the dance-offs), it's clear that she was essentially voted off by the American voting public.

There have been a number of controversies surrounding Jenna Dewan's time on Dancing with the Stars. In addition to Val's suspension a few weeks ago, I've seen plenty of discourse about the Rookie star, who is a professional dancer, having a huge advantage when competing against the other contestants who are just learning. It seems like the combination of those two resulted in them not getting enough votes to advance to the semi-finals.

Dewan and Val seemed to move on from their drama, but I think it might have negatively influenced the viewing public's feelings about the pair. Add in the wild advantage she seemingly had thanks to being a dancer, and it was curtains. Meanwhile, Tatyana has been arguably the most improved of the contestants still left in the competition, and fans can't get enough of her chemistry with Jan.

Jenna's dance to Janet Jackson's "All For You" was pretty incredible, and the pop star even sent in a message of love for her former backup dancer. While I loved this cameo from Janet, my fiancé actually saw this as a death knell for Dewan and Val. He claimed that voters weren't going to appreciate another reminder of Jenna's professional dance experience, and from the results it would seem that he was right.

Jenna and Val were in second place with scores, but Julianne Hough is right: no couple can be saved for another week without the fan votes. I wasn't sure how legit that was at first, but I see clearly just how important it is to win over America with both your packages and performances.

Dancing with the Stars airs new episodes Tuesdays on ABC as part of the 2026 TV schedule. The season will be over before we know it, and I'm personally not going to forget to cast my votes for my faves like Tatyana and Ezra.

It’s only been a couple of days since the news dropped that James Gunn and Peter Safran are stepping down as DC Studios’ CEOs. The shocking development comes following the Paramount/Warner Bros merger officially closing a little over a month ago. The news is still fresh and there’s a lot we don’t know about what it means yet, but like many fans I have some questions and concerns. Now that some changes are inevitable, I have one request: can we kill off the extended universe now? Let me explain.

I’m Gonna Need More Movies Like The Batman

I really appreciate recent DC projects that aren't beholden to its extended universe. I think Clayface is a really good recent example. It was a 3.5 out of 5 for me, but one big reason it stood out was that it didn’t feel like it was setting up three other movies; it was its own vision, realized and pretty standalone.

Then there’s The Batman, which I don’t think I’m alone in saying is the best thing DC has put out in a long time. What is so excellent about The Batman is that it lives in its own distinct world that is completely Batman's, and doesn’t need any other cameos or team-ups to make it good. It’s a world I just want to live in for a little while.

I don’t know what’s coming from DC Studios next, but I’ve realized I want to feel like I’m opening up a different, distinct comic book every time a new DC movie or TV show comes out. It’s one thing I think DC Comics has done very well over the years, but when and if they get into the extended universe, there’s a certain uniform style that tends to be created that’s hard to break out of.

Of course, the MCU is the prime example here. Sure, they have their distinctive films like Guardians of the Galaxy or Black Panther, but otherwise I feel like, because most of them are supposed to be in one timeline, each filmmaker that comes in is restrained a bit. What if DC established itself as a filmmaker-driven place where each movie could be its own?

I Don’t Want An Interconnected DC Universe Anymore

In my opinion, James Gunn and Peter Safran’s vision for DC Studios really didn’t have enough time to establish itself. I mean, as someone pointed out, the whole era took place before the second The Batman movie could come out. I felt middling about the movies so far – with Superman being the high for me and Supergirl being the low. Neither blew my mind, and neither completely bummed me out.

When Gunn first laid out his plans for upcoming DC movies, I felt like I might get excited for an interconnected DC universe in the age of superhero fatigue. I liked the different levels he and Safran were trying to appeal to with their lineup. Still, we're just a couple of years in, and I’ve decided I don’t want or need random team-ups and cameos in DC films and one big universe. I’d like to see good, individual movies starring these iconic characters.

During the merge episode of Survivor 51, the show included a shot of Brady Booker peeing on a tree. It was only a glimpse of his back for a few seconds, but it still attracted some attention from the fanbase because you almost never see it. Castaways talk about using the bathroom a lot, but they’re very rarely shown actually going. It turns out that’s because most of the going happens in one of the two places the crew isn’t allowed to film at.

Fan favorite multi-time player Kelley Wentworth, who produces some of the best Survivor content out there, dropped a video this week explaining how filming works and where the camerapeople aren’t allowed to go. Apparently, at the beginning of each season, castaways are told the crew will never film you in the so-called Coconut Grove, and they’ll never film you at the med box. Let’s talk about those two places separately.

Coconut Grove is Survivor’s cutesy nickname for the spot where everyone goes to the bathroom (if they don’t aquadump in the ocean). According to Wentworth, the producers tell the contestants right after they arrive at the beach that they need to collectively designate a spot on the island that they’re going to use for relieving themselves. It’s typically some distance from camp, as the players want some level of privacy. Once it’s designated, it becomes off-limits for the crew, though they apparently do monitor enough to at least verify you’re not lying to production and using it as an excuse to strategize or hunt for idols.

Brady, however, didn’t use Coconut Grove during the most recent episode. He just let it rip on a random tree, which is why it was fair game for production to film him. Here’s how Wentworth put it…

To me, it’s pretty clear why Survivor decided to include the shot. They were building a narrative case in the edit that Brady was a big personality around camp that wasn’t always the most thoughtful, and that’s why, in addition to the peeing, we also got shots of his extreme eating and aggressive communicating, though in his defense, he did clarify that he thought he was alone.

In seasons past when we’ve seen contestants using the bathroom, it’s typically been related to building a narrative in the edit too, like when we saw Kathy pee on John Caroll’s hand after he was bit by a sea urchin, which helped her connect and find her place in the tribe or when we saw Christian accidentally poop his pants mid-conversation, which was a comedic and humbling moment. There's been clear purpose behind what we were shown, and I think there was in the Brady example too.

The other place Wentworth referenced that Survivor doesn’t ever film players at is the med box. Casuals may not know this, but the producers actually provide the players with some supplies that they’re allowed to use during the game. These might include things like contact solution, bug spray and medications the show’s doctors approved a particular contestant to take on the island. The women are also allowed to bring tampons, which one player famously used to smuggle in contraband. The show doesn’t want to break the immersive experience; so, that is also strictly a no filming zone.

Filming locations aside, Survivor 51 is, at least so far, one of the best seasons we’ve gotten of the show in a long time. The cast is filled with compelling personalities like Brady, and producers have shifted to a more unpredictable format that brings in elements from early seasons of the show (like gross food challenges). That combination has been a delight to watch, and if you haven’t given it a chance yet, I highly recommend you jump in. The water is warm this season, especially if someone is peeing right next to you.

Long-running TV shows are usually wildly popular but that doesn't mean that they aren't without faults. Even shows that actually ended well have certain characters that fans simply cannot stand. Fans recently spoke about this over on Reddit, and Xander from Buffy the Vampire Slayer (which is streaming with a Hulu subscription) isn't the only one being name dropped.

A popular Reddit thread started this week, where TV fans ranted about one character from their favorite shows that lowkey ruin it. One popular response was about Xander from Buffy, with the comment reading:

Xander was played by late actor Nicholas Brendan throughout all seven seasons of Buffy, and was in 143 out of the 144 total episodes of the supernatural teen drama. Despite being an OG member of the Scooby Gang, the character hasn't exactly aged well as the years went by. Plenty of fans find his behavior to be misogynistic, specifically the way he refers to female characters like Cordelia, Anya, and (of course) Buffy herself. While some fans still love him, there are others who roll their eyes every time they re-watch the cult classic series.

Another character who I can get behind is none other than Owen Hunt from Grey's Anatomy. I'm personally pleased that Kevin McKidd has departed the medical drama, mostly because I can't stand the trauma surgeon. The comment itself reads:

Spoiler alert: the word "insufferable" is a common one in this Reddit thread. I regularly re-watch Grey's Anatomy, and every time I get mad about Owen all over again. Seriously, his relationship with Cristina Yang was a mess, largely thanks to his toxic masculinity. I mean, who can forget his reaction to Cristina's abortion back in Season 7? Then there's the way he strung Teddy along for years, as well as his being responsible for the plane crash that killed Sloan and Lexie.

While most of the characters in this thread have been supporting players, there are a few protagonists mentioned as well. Case in point: the following response about Orange is the New Black.

I told you "insufferable" was the word of the day. I recently re-watched Orange is the New Black, and I've got to say that I didn't hate Piper as much the second time around. That being said, she was one of my least favorite characters when the show was originally airing for those with a Netflix subscription. Mostly this was because of how much I adored supporting players like Taystee, as well as how she approached her time in prison from a place of privilege.

Some other characters named in this thread include Tara in Sons of Anarchy, Debbie in Shameless, Jenny from The L Word, and Tom Scavo from Desperate Housewives. I'm so behind the latter choice, because I've been rewatching the drama and I can't stand the way he treats Lynette.

What is your least favorite character from popular TV shows? Sound off in the comments section below. Smart money says that new titles arriving on the 2026 TV schedule are on that level. I'm looking at you, Ser Criston Cole from House of the Dragon.

Actress Jessica Chastain has had a busy year, with the release of a number of exciting projects. Her new horror movie titled Other Mommy arrived in theaters back in October, and she's got a mystery thriller called Heartland coming out for those with a Netflix subscription. It turns out she got so into character on set that her face actually changed. No, she didn't use makeup to make that happen.

Chastain's Other Mommy face went viral when the movie came out, thanks to the unsettling smile slapped on her face during the movie's runtime. As you can see in the video above, I asked the Oscar-winning actress to compare the physical transformation she had for that movie and Heartland, and she told me:

She's not wrong. Having seen the movie early, Misty does feel like an abused animal at times. There's a palpable sense of anger and hurt throughout most of her scenes, sometimes coming to a boil with Chastain vandalizing the property of her enemies. I loved watching her pop off throughout the movie's 112-minute runtime, mostly because I wish I could be so unapologetic IRL.

Later in our same conversation, the Mama actress went on to share how her character's anger physically manifested in her face when shooting Heartland. As she told me:

How trippy is that? Even Jessica Chastain was surprised by how playing Misty physically affected her. She's likely seen her own face on screen countless times over the years, so it was noticeably when a new dimple on her chin suddenly appeared. That shows just how deep into character she was while shooting Heartland. This commitment is a big reason why she's had such a celebrated career.

Fans will get to see her transformation into fictional country singer Misty Jones when Heartland arrives on Netflix November 13th as part of the 2026 movie release list. In addition to having drama and action, Chastain also belts out some country tunes in the new thriller.

I would like to begin this story about Julie Chen Moonves commenting on the future of Big Brother by noting the longtime host of the CBS reality series is not planning an exit anytime soon. There will, well likely, be no goodbye episode for her in the near future, but given the show’s popularity, I’d be willing to bet she’ll retire before Big Brother is off the air. She’s seen the conversations surrounding her exit, and she’s honestly in agreement.

So, first let’s talk about the fan speculation. As recently as three months ago, some fans were speculating they think Julie Chen Moonves will leave Big Brother after Season 30. Season 28 just wrapped with Rick Devens as the winner, and the show airs in the summer, which would give her a couple more seasons on the TV schedule before bowing out. Of course, this is complete speculation, and the reality host has not said anything either way.

In other threads, fans have mentioned thinking that Big Brother and Amazing Race contestant, and Big Brother: Unlocked star could be the ideal choice. Honestly, it’s been a bit divisive, with some fans noting:

• This thread is just gonna be full of hate. Lowkey feel like this is a setup post.
• I guess I didn’t know taylor was this divisive! last season the fanbase rallied around her, so this was a genuine surprise.
• From calling her “one of the greatest winners ever” to “based off a 5 minute appearance she could host a show” there’s a small subset of people here that are just a little too obsessed with her. Her win was impressive and her final speech was one of the best of all time. But cool the jets.
• I had to reset my password on this account just to comment this: NO!!!
• Everything she says is very polished. It isn't necessarily fake but it's definitely altered. There isn't much when it comes to real reactions so I don't think she would be a fun host.

Even though the issue is apparently divisive, I know in general Big Brother fans can be haters and in many ways Hale would be an obvious and solid choice. The people worried about her being too polished in particular I think are reading into it hard. Chen Moonves herself is polished, professional and deeply unemotional as the host. I honestly think Hale would be a nice segue if the OG host were to leave. She may not be for everyone, but Chen Moonves isn't for everyone either.

I guess what I'm saying is it's impossible to make everyone happy, and Julie Chen Moonves is not a hater when it comes to Taylor Hale. In an interview with Variety, the interviewer casually mentioned the possibility of Taylor Hale taking over, and this is what Chen Moonves had to say.

She did tell the outlet Big Brother has had so many notable names that would be as solid as Hale, also name-dropping BB and Traitors' Derrick Levasseur, Jeff Schroeder and Jordan Lloyd. Her one takeaway though?

Interestingly, she actually talked about how she got the gig on Big Brother recently, telling fellow reality host Phil Keoghan CBS wanted someone with a news background to do the work on the show. At the time, it was heavily a social experiment as much as a reality show, and her background fed into that.

It would change things if Julie Chen Moonves were to leave, but I do think another contestant would be close enough to the franchise to step into her shoes flawlessly, and Taylor and Derek in particular do have the background to potentially do so.

Of course, this is if and when she ever steps down. She previously told EW she was "playing a game of chicken" with CBS' Jeff Probst and Phil Keoghan and would stick it out as long as they would. (Note: Jeff and Phil are also both older than the 56-year-old star is at 65 and 59 respectively.) We'll have to wait and see what happens, but I'm just saying, don't expect an announcement tomorrow.

For over 20 years now, the 2003 Mike Myers version of The Cat In The Hat has been the only version of the classic Dr. Seuss book to watch. However, this past weekend, it got the animation treatment, and it’s a blast of an adaptation. I even have an idea for a spinoff, and I ran it by some of the cast. SPOILERS ahead!

The Cat In The Hat Spinoff I'm Rooting For

Look, I like The Cat, especially because he’s voiced by Bill Hader years after he played the character on SNL. But to me, the real highlight of the film are The Things. In my opinion, they are like much more likeable Minions, and the movie even explores what can happen to one when they get villainous. As we learn at the end of The Cat In The Hat, the reason why Thing 2 was missing is that he became The Something due to overusing the Go-Backer device. Oh, and of course there’s that meta line where The Cat tells The Things to wait for their own movie.

The Things are pretty mysterious characters, but I thought The Cat in the Hat did an excellent job of making them so fun and intriguing. I think it would be so much fun to see them on their own adventure after this movie earned a thumbs-up with audiences through an “A” CinemaScore. Though it’ll have to earn more money at the box office after Godzilla Minus Zero won the weekend.

What The Cast And Filmmakers Think

When CinemaBlend spoke to the cast of The Cat In The Hat, I brought up the topic of a Things spinoff. Here’s what Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson, a.k.a. Sherrie from HR in the movie, had to say:

I love all these questions she has about The Things, because I had many of them myself. The Things have always been a memorable part of The Cat In The Hat book, but it would be so fun for a spinoff to explore who they are without The Cat. Here’s what Mr. Hoogeboom voice actor Giancarlo Esposito added:

I feel like a lot of kids are going to start learning Thinglish as is, and I wanted my own Thing plushy the moment I finished the movie. I even brought it up to the writer/directors Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni. Here’s what Carloni had to say about my idea:

We’ll have to wait and see if this becomes a reality! For now, you can watch The Cat In The Hat only in theaters.

Tony DiNozzo's return and subsequent promotion to Director of NCIS is the big story of Season 24. It was a surprising twist, and one that longtime fan and star Katrina Law told CinemaBlend she was amped for. It turns out she had a lot of questions about how Jessica Knight and Tony would interact, and she loved what the team came up with.

As NCIS continues its run on the 2026 TV schedule, I spoke to Law about the season thus far, as well as what we've seen. I talked about Michael Weatherly's big role in the new season, and she confirmed she was absolutely psyched to see the former vet of the show back in action:

While she might've preferred to see her buddy McGee get the job as NCIS director, Jessica Knight has found good footing with Tony thus far. Granted, she's basically playing spy for his wife Ziva, but that kind of leverage can go a long way toward keeping her in his good graces.

I also had to bring up that Knight mentioning on camera that she's in contact with Ziva sets the stage for Cote de Pablo's eventual return to NCIS as well. Katrina Law confirmed she's optimistic we'll see Ziva before too long, and there's going to be a lot of fun stuff happening with her and Knight:

She's been thinking about this team-up for a while, for the record, and I'm so excited for the day it finally happens. For now, she'll continue to solve crimes with her team and keep Tony on his toes with her occasional trolling of his eating habits.

Tony needs that so far, as he continues to look for ways to settle into his new role at the top of the NCIS team. He's tried to jump in and participate in the investigations, much to the chagrin of some of the agents. We'll see if he gets any better at taking a step back, letting them do their jobs, and watching from the sidelines and offering any support he can.

Being the director is not an easy job, and one that's filled with hazards. In fact, the past few NCIS directors have died, which may have fans sweating and wondering just how long Tony will sit in the role. Will he step away before he ends up in a body bag, or will he break the trend and end up staying at the top until retirement hits?

NCIS continues on CBS on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. Tune in for more of the team as they track down the bad guys and get to know each other better. I'm excited for more interactions between Jessica and Tony, and that eventual team-up with Ziva that's on the way.

What I’ve come to realize over the years is that a woman’s relationship with her body is a lifelong one. And, it can feel complicated and hostile no matter what size or age you are. I always love that Florence Pugh speaks out on this topic, and isn’t afraid to strut her stuff on red carpets and in her movie and TV projects. But, I really didn’t expect her thoughts about what she thinks about her “stomach rolls” and “cellulite” when shooting her often high-profile roles.

Pugh is a Hollywood actress who’s said before that she decided not to “comply” to the Hollywood diet culture norm once she grew “thighs, bums and boobs”. In a new interview, she spoke about how she handles her body image when it’s filmed from all angles with these words:

While I’d think that the secret to body positivity, especially when it’s on display for all to see, is feeling pretty, Pugh said just about the opposite is true for her. But, what she said next is really what got me thinking:

I can’t imagine how vulnerable it is to have your body captured all day, especially since I know we all have those days when our bodies can feel like an enemy. However, Pugh said that acting and embodying a character on camera actually allows her to put away any body image insecurities she might have and give it over to the project she’s in.

I was really taken aback that this element of acting has “always” felt that way for her, too. It’s unexpected, but so wonderful to hear. I feel like we all need an outlet where we can live and move within our bodies without fear of judgement like this in a world where the body image noise can feel relentless. Pugh also added this when speaking to Elle:

All women have a different relationship with their bodies, but I know one thing that changed things for me was when I realized it’s kind of a universal experience. The size 2 woman and the size 12 woman could both be insecure about their bodies to the same exact level. AKA there's no real winning or having the perfect body – just being OK and learning to love the one we have. Pugh speaks very thoughtfully about this by pointing out that there’s going to be scrutiny regardless, so might as well be “you”.

The Thunderbolts* actress has famously freed the nipple at multiple events and in big movies and TV shows. She's also spoken openly about online criticism and how as a society she thinks we’ve become “so terrified of the human body”. The Oscar nominee has also been honest about how “it never feels good” to receive mean comments online about her confidence or weight no matter where she's at with it herself.

You can see Florence Pugh in her latest project East of Eden right now with a Netflix subscription, and look forward to seeing her in two movies on the same day on the 2026 movie schedule, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part 3 on December 18. I don't know about you, but it's so refreshing to see such a famous actress in Hollywood get real about body insecurities.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Season 15, Episode 5 of Chicago Fire, “Three Hundred.” You can stream it now with a Peacock subscription.

Chicago Fire’s 15^th season only just started, but the long-running Dick Wolf drama has already celebrated a massive milestone on the 2026 TV schedule and said goodbye to a major character. Last week, Chicago Fire celebrated 300 episodes, a feat that is rare in today’s TV landscape. Unfortunately, the monumental installment also marked the final episode for Joe Miñoso, who exited as Joe Cruz after starring in the series since the very beginning. However, while he's only just left, he already has an idea for how he can come back.

As a result of the Season 14 cliffhanger, Cruz broke his spine after a collapse in the warehouse, and he’s been doing extensive rehab. While it seemed like he wouldn’t be able to go back to the job, he eventually found out that if he keeps doing what he’s doing, he’d be back in his turnout in a matter of months. Despite the good news, Cruz realized he needed his family more, especially after Chloe gave birth to their twin girls. This led to Cruz telling Severide that he’s not coming back and will instead go to a rehab facility in Minnesota near Chloe’s parents.

It was an emotional goodbye that included a vulnerable chat with Severide and an even more emotional conversation at Otis’ memorial, with Cruz carrying Otis’ cane that’s been on display for years. However, even though he literally just left the series, Miñoso is already plotting his character's big return to 51. He told CinemaBlend just how he’d want it to happen, and I can totally see it:

Since Cruz, Chloe, and their kids are only a couple of states away, it’s entirely possible this won’t be the last time we see them, or at least Cruz. And it sounds like Miñoso would love to return, so much so that he’s been thinking about how it should happen. Of course, Cruz returning to 51 would surely bring excitement to the firehouse. Not to mention the fact that it wouldn’t be Chicago Fire without a life-saving experience (as long as Cruz isn’t the life being saved). So, all around, I'm here for this.

Plus, plenty of Chicago Fire stars have returned after leaving, so all this really seems possible.

It was announced over the summer that Miñoso would be leaving Chicago Fire, which came as a shock given that he’s been on the show since the start. This raised concerns about how Cruz would be written off, since the Season 14 finale saw a handful of 51 firefighters, including Cruz, in imminent danger. Luckily, no firefighter died, and while there is always the possibility of a different outcome on Chicago Fire, I’m glad it turned out the way it did. And this leaves the door open for Cruz to return in the future, especially since Miñoso is interested.

Chicago Fire has seen a revolving door of actors over the years, and it never gets easier saying goodbye to someone, no matter how long they’ve been on the show. While it’s definitely going to be hard to watch without Miñoso, there are still plenty of episodes to look forward to as Season 15 continues. New episodes of Chicago Fire air on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC, streaming the next day on Peacock.

As Cole Hauser prepares to continue his work on screen as Rip Wheeler in Season 2 of Dutton Ranch, he’s also pursuing other big projects that he can be involved with both in front of and behind the camera. In fact, he seems to be taking a page out of Taylor Sheridan’s playbook as he sets his sights on a book-to-screen adaptation of Code Name: Pale Horse.

Now, while Hauser will still be acting, and that includes in this new project, like Sheridan, he’s clearly making moves to do more work behind the scenes. According to Deadline, the Rip actor, his American Outlaw Entertainment and Constantin Film will be taking on this adaptation of Pale Horse, which is based on a memoir by Scott Payne and Michelle Shephard about Payne’s time “embedded deep within the country’s most violent subcultures.” It will be written by Hauser’s producing partner Randall Batinkoff.

Payne spent 28 years as an FBI undercover agent, and his book tells stories about his time infiltrating the neo-Nazi white supremacist group, The Base. It also details Operation Roadkill, which was a two-year assignment involving the Outlaws Motorcycle Club in Massachusetts. Hauser called him a “real-life hero” and explained why he was drawn to this project:

Now, this is the first time Hauser has been cited as a producer; however, he has been an executive producer before. He’s listed as an EP on Dutton Ranch, 2022’s Panama and 2014’s Bad Country. Overall, Pale Horse serves as a big next step for him, as it’s said that this project could be a “potential starring vehicle” for him.

The reason I’m invoking Taylor Sheridan's name amid all this is twofold. For one, it shows a big step Hauser is taking to be more involved in his projects. Ever since Sheridan stepped away from acting full-time, he has put himself in positions to have a lot of say in his projects, from the Yellowstone shows (though not as much these days) to shows like Lioness and Landman.

Secondly, while Sheridan loves his cowboys, he also has a tendency to gravitate toward stories about operatives, agents and espionage. Just look at his movies, like Sicario, and his shows, like Lioness, and you’ll see what I mean. Clearly, like his Yellowstone boss, Hauser is a fan of both cowboys and agents.

Now, at the time of this writing, there isn’t much information on when we might see Pale Horse. However, it’s very clear that Hauser is looking forward to working on it. Along with that project, he’s also notably working on a new season of Dutton Ranch. While the first season of the Yellowstone sequel series came with its challenges, he’s looking forward to playing Rip again. So, while we wait for all that to happen, you can see Cole Hauser play Rip Wheeler, a character Taylor Sheridan is responsible for, by streaming Dutton Ranch with a Paramount+ subscription.

At any point there are a number of upcoming book to screen adaptations on the way, but few are as wildly anticipated as the upcoming Harry Potter TV show that's coming to HBO (and will be streaming with a HBO Max subscription). The pressure is on for the show to deliver, especially with a new group of young actors playing the beloved characters. OG Ron Weasley Rupert Grint recently shared his "hope" for the next Ron, and now I'm getting emotional.

The Harry Potter cast grew up before our eyes, especially Grint, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. In an interview clip from ET's Twitter, he side stepped questions about a possible cameo in the Potter TV show, while also speaking about his relationship with new Ron Alastair Stout. As he put it:

I'm not crying, you're crying. Playing Ron in the Harry Potter movies made Rupert Grint a household name, and catapulted him into mega fame. Despite this, and the long hours that went into shooting those eight films, it sounds like the 38 year-old actor looks back fondly on his time in the Wizarding World. He had fun playing Harry's best friend Ron, and hopes that Stout has the same experience during his years at Hogwarts.

The pressure is on for the Harry Potter TV show to deliver, and the young actors who are playing the leads might be feeling this. After all, they've got some big shoes to fill. Luckily it sounds like the OGs are being kind to the young stars who will soon become household names.

This is only the latest example of the Harry Potter movie stars wishing well for those involved in the TV adaptation. Back in June of 2024 Daniel Radcliffe said he hopes the producers allow the kids to stay kids, despite their magical new roles. Grint wants the new Ron to have plenty of fun, which feels like a similar sentiment.

Funny enough, Grint is returning to Ron shortly. He'll play an adult version of his signature character in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, following in the footsteps of Tom Felton, who reprised his role as Draco Malfoy on the Great White Way. Of course, fans are hoping that this means the OG actors will sign up for an film adaptation of that stage play. Fingers crossed it happens eventually.

The Harry Potter TV show is set to premiere on December 25th as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Those who want to re-watch Grint's time as Ron can do so by streaming the movies over on HBO Max.

The Blade Runner saga is set to continue amid the 2026 TV schedule, thanks to an upcoming limited series. Blade Runner 2099 presents the next chapter in this science-fiction-infused tale of humans and replicants and puts new protagonists at the forefront. Given what’s come before, it’s only natural to wonder whether the show has direct connections to Ridley Scott’s original 1982 film and Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel, 2049. Well, the showrunner is now shedding some light on that front.

If it weren’t already clear due to the title, 2099 picks up fifty years after the events of the critically acclaimed Blade Runner 2049. That film left quite a few plot threads on the table, including the revelation that the late Eldon Tyrell gave replicants the ability to reproduce. Heading up the new show is Silka Luisa, who is a longtime fan of the franchise. Luisa recently spoke with SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend and was asked if events from 2049 would come into play. With that, she gave a very clear answer:

Some fans may be a tad disappointed to learn that replicant reproduction won’t be expanded upon during the events of the show. Yet Luisa’s “mandate” does indeed make a lot of sense. What she and her collaborators ultimately want is a show that fits snugly into the continuity but also doesn’t require watching the movies. (Of course, both of those films are excellent and deserve to be watched regardless.) In short, the Shining Girls creator is promising a series that works on its own, and that could do away with any trepidation newcomers may have about jumping in.

Blade Runner 2099 takes viewers to a Los Angeles that’s now fully controlled by replicants, and humans must essentially live within the lower levels of society. At the center of the story is Olwen, a Replicant Blade Runner (played by Michelle Yeoh) who is only days away from dying. She is eventually partnered with Marion Jessop to take on a case. However, unbeknownst to Olwen, “Marion” is actually a human named Cora (Hunter Schafer), who is only masquerading as a Replicant to achieve her own goals.

Per what’s been shared thus far, Yeoh and Schafer forged a strong bond on set not unlike Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling did while making 2049. However, as far as we know, Yeoh didn’t accidentally punch Schafer in the face like Ford did to Gosling. In fact, Yeoh was protective of her co-star amid production and, in a truly mom-coded move, she even bought Schafer a baby helmet.

The trailers for 2099 would suggest that such headgear was necessary, because a lot of intense moments have been teased thus far. Although fans won’t see any direct links to the Blade Runner films, Silka Luisa is aiming to dish out the action-infused thrills, heightened visuals and deep themes that have long permeated this franchise.

Check out Blade Runner 2099 when all eight episodes are released for Prime Video subscription holders on November 25. In the meantime, anyone who’s curious can stream the original movie for free on Pluto TV and check out 2049 on Prime as well.

60 Minutes has entered a new era amid the 2026 TV schedule, and a person who’s been overseeing much of the work behind the scenes is CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. In conjunction with the news magazine show’s EP, Nick Bilton, Weiss has been looking to update the program, and those efforts have been accompanied by major staff changes and backlash. Some of the criticisms have come from former staff members, including ex-EP Bill Owens, who recently shared his biggest concerns over the series he once shepherded.

Owens worked at CBS News for 37 years and, in 2019, he was named the EP of 60 Minutes after having spent 12 years overseeing its content in other roles. He ultimately resigned from his post in April 2025 amid a flurry of behind-the-scenes changes at 60. Since his departure, Owens has discussed his time with the show, and he notably shared thoughts ahead of the Season 59 premiere, which aired in September. At Semafor’s New Media & Marketing Playbook event, Owens was asked for his thoughts on his former workplace and said:

Ratings for the latest season of 60 have reportedly been down compared to those of Season 58. The season premiere notched lower viewership and, despite some forward progress in subsequent weeks, more recent numbers haven’t been so strong. For instance, per data on the show’s October 25 broadcast, the episode only drew 5.6 million live viewers, which fell well below Season 58’s 9.1 million average. Despite that, when Bari Weiss addressed concerns, she stated that the show was doing “tremendously well.”

As for Owens, he’s been candid about leaving 60 Minutes, and he has attributed that move to no longer having the editorial independence he and his colleagues had long been granted. During the Semafor event, Owens also criticized the show’s interview with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and argued that better questions should’ve been asked. On a separate note, the veteran journalist also admitted that he wished his departure would’ve had a different effect on 60:

May 2026 marked the beginning of major personnel changes at 60 Minutes, as several high-profile staffers were let go, including correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega as well as former EP Tanya Simon. Days later, fellow host Scott Pelley was fired as well after he reportedly accused Weiss of “murdering” the show. Around that time, Owens defended Pelley’s comments, saying that he “stood up the way that I did a year ago and I couldn’t be prouder of him, and I know all the people at 60 Minutes couldn’t be prouder of him.”

Bill Owens has since moved on to other ventures and, beginning in March 2027, he’ll executive-produce a YouTube-based outlet known as NewPress. It’s also been rumored that Owens will spill tea about his time at 60 Minutes through a tell-all memoir, but that’s yet to materialize. At the very least, though, Owens still seems somewhat interested about what the future holds for 60.

It's an exciting time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fresh off VisionQuest's run for those with a Disney+ subscription, folks are looking forward to the upcoming Marvel movie release of Avengers: Doomsday. Folks are excited to see entire teams of heroes make up the Doomsday cast, although Kevin Feige confirmed more surprise characters are coming. In a recent interview Anthony Mackie might have spoiled one of those secret appearances.

What we know about Avengers: Doomsday is limited, so there are countless fans and theories about what The Russo Brothers might have up their sleeve. In a clip from ET's Twitter, Mackie spoke about the experience of shooting the mysterious blockbuster offering:

You hung out with WHO?! Hardcore Marvel fans will know that there's been no official confirmation of Paul Bettany appearing in Avengers: Doomsday. So if Mackie didn't misspeak here, this is huge news that Vision could seemingly appear in the highly anticipated crossover event. Coming straight off VisionQuest, this is a thrilling concept that's sure to quickly go viral.

Only time will tell if the studio responds to these comments, or if we'll have to wait until December to see if Bettany actually appears in the next Avengers flick. The actor has had a very long history with the MCU, starting by voicing J.A.R.V.I.S. in the first Iron Man movie. So it would be thrilling to see him join the battle against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom.

Tom Holland is known for accidentally revealing Marvel spoilers, but he might have some competition if Paul Bettany ends up showing up in Doomsday. If Mackie did spill the beans, he'd be in good company, as Mark Ruffalo went so far as to accidentally spoil Infinity War's twist ending.

Marvel is known for its tight security, and the contents of The Russo Brothers' movie is being especially kept under wraps. Although as we get closer to its December release, more information is sure to start trickling out. Only time will tell how many surprise characters end up appearing that weren't in the cast list. I mean just look at Chris Evans' Steve Rogers, who got his own trailer after it leaked online.

Our answers will come when Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. If Mackie's comments are to be believed, we should expect to see Paul Bettany appear. But considering how many characters he's portrayed in the shared universe, there's no guarantee he'll actually be Vision. My head is truly spinning from all the possibilities.

DC’s Lanterns made quite a splash amid the 2026 TV schedule, as the HBO superhero drama received critical acclaim and strong viewership numbers. Since the show’s eight-episode season wrapped up in early October, fans have been wondering whether a second season might happen. Now, viewers may have even more questions about what’s going on, considering James Gunn is leaving his CEO post at DC Studios. Now, Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy is weighing in on Gunn’s departure and Lanterns’ future.

As the head of DC Studios, Gunn was one of the driving creative forces behind Lanterns, and both he and co-CEO Peter Safran are credited as executive producers. Mundy, of course, worked with the pair to lay out the direction of the series. Mundy was recently interviewed by The Playlist and was directly asked about Gunn’s exit after the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger and whether it could spell the end of his superhero show. Mundy answered honestly but, sadly, his comments don’t inspire much confidence:

Lanterns’ fate hasn’t been officially confirmed, as of this writing. Yet, based on Mundy’s sentiments, it’s hard not to get the feeling that the writing may be on the wall. As someone who enjoyed the show – which also counts Damon Lindelof and Tom King as EPs – I was eager to see another set of episodes. Prior to the Gunn news breaking, it had already been reported that a writers’ room was being assembled for Season 2, but Safran also said the season would only happen if there was a story worthy of being told.

Mundy and co.’s show predominantly centers on John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), a young man hoping to join the Green Lantern Corps. At the same time, Stewart receives “training” from prickly veteran Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), who fears being replaced by the young man. Ahead of the show’s debut, Gunn and the creative team described it as a grounded adventure in the vein of True Detective. Some fans were displeased, however, not just with the lack of green in early footage but with the eventual revelation of Jordan’s death (which Gunn defended).

It was always intended for John Stewart to become a big part of the DCU moving forward, as the newly minted Green Lantern is returning in Man of Tomorrow, which will be released in 2027. Beyond that, however, plans for the continuity as a whole remain uncertain due to Gunn and Safran being ushered out and Jeremy Latcham entering as CEO by Dec. 1. Based on some of the fan reactions to Gunn’s exit, they’re not confident Lanterns will be back for another season.

Needless to say, I’m not sure Chris Mundy’s remarks will necessarily make fans feel hopeful about the future of the show. Of course, the Green Lantern-centric series is just one piece of a larger puzzle regarding the future of DC Studios. I’ll be eager to see what Latcham and the head honchos at Skydance have to say about their plans and whether they include Pierre’s version of Stewart.

Lanterns is now available to stream in its entirety with an HBO Max subscription. Fans can also head over to that streamer to check out more DC shows, those connected to the DCU and those that are not.

I know I can't be the only one who watched the trailer for Alan Ritchson and Arnold Schwarzenegger's upcoming Christmas movie The Man with the Bag and had the instant urge to revisit a certain '90s holiday comedy, which also happened to star the Terminator actor. If you have a hankering for Jingle All the Way, or are just looking for a way to kill some time between now and when The Man with the Bag debuts (for everyone with a Prime Video subscription), you can catch the 1996 Arnold Schwarzenegger movie streaming for free right now.

Jingle All the Way (1996)

A truly fun Christmas movie, Jingle all the Way stars Schwarzenegger as a workaholic dad who's desperately trying to secure the most coveted toy of the holiday season for his son. His efforts to get a Turbo Man action figure for little Jamie in time for Christmas lead to a series of holiday-madness shenanigans. In addition to Schwarzenegger, the cast also includes Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson and Jim Belushi.

Stream Jingle all the Way for free on Pluto TV.

The Man With The Bag (Coming Soon to Prime Video)

Adam Shankman's upcoming comedy has Schwarzenegger playing Santa Claus this time around, with Alan Ritchson's character, a thief, along for the sleigh ride when he's enlisted to help Santa with a heist to steal back his Christmas bag. It sounds... well, ridiculous, but in the exact kind of way I want a Christmas movie starring these two actors to be. If you haven't watched the trailer yet, check it out below.

Stream The Man with the Bag on Prime Video starting December 2.