Warning! The following contains spoilers from the 90 Day Fiancé episode "Am I Ready for Forever?" Stream the episode with an HBO Max subscription and read at your own risk!

90 Day Fiancé will wrap up its time on the 2026 TV schedule soon, and as the couples say their vows and plan for the future, I have one big takeaway. Mido Fayed may be the most disrespectful spouse I've ever seen in the TLC franchise, especially after the comment he made following sex with Debby Rolando.

As rumors swirl online that the marriage may already be over, I can't get over how the latest episode did Debby dirty, as it chronicled the aftermath of Mido losing his virginity to his wife. While he was nice to Debby when they were in bed, he later gave a less-than-stellar review to 90 Day producers who asked how the sex was:

I can't get over how disrespectful that is to say about your own wife. Sure, he was asked, but again, he allegedly has no frame of reference to judge it against. Fair enough if it's not really his thing, but there were certainly kinder ways to say it.

Unfortunately, I suspect Mido made this comment because it made for good television. This feels like a recurring trend, much like when he pretended to leave Debby ahead of his proposal and when he was intentionally late to his own wedding.

90 Day Fiancé has shown its fair share of problematic spouses, but I think the difference between Mido and, say, Angela Deem, is that it wasn't hard to see the love behind all of the messiness. Toward the end of this season, I feel as though Mido is more concerned with his acting career and musical pursuits than he is with focusing on a happy and healthy marriage.

It's strange, and I'm curious about what we may hear at the upcoming tell-all, and if Debby will share the same concerns. Sometimes I feel as though she's along for the ride, hyping up his ego and making him feel like he's close to success, and other times she seems sick of it. I'm not sure I could put up with a spouse who is so self-absorbed that they won't share a wedding picture on their account because it's for "business," but it's not my marriage!

90 Day Fiancé continues on TLC on Sundays and will continue through the rest of September. With so few episodes left, I'm eager for the tell-all to begin so we can see what happens when this entire cast gets together in a room for the first time.

When it was announced that Mel Brooks would be working with Josh Gad on a Spaceballs sequel, it was exciting to hear that many of the original actors would be returning, including he long-retired Rick Moranis. But, with Lewis Pullman joining the long-awaited sequel as the son of Lone Star, who's played by his real-life dad, Bill Pullman, the production got even more meta. The older Pullman recently shared a fun fact about working with his son that makes their collaboration on this sci-fi flick even cooler.

Based on what's known about Spaceballs 2's plot, Lewis Pullman will be playing Lone Star and Princess Vespa’s undisciplined son, Prince Starburst, who must save his parents and other legacy characters from the sequel’s one threat— “the reboot.” Variety was present when Bill Pullman spoke to at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (via X). Amid the press conference, he shared a surreal piece of information that contributed to this full-circle working experience:

I love that, and it's honestly amazing how this all worked out. Also, it's hard to deny that the Top Gun: Maverick actor does look a lot like his dad when he played Lone Star, making this the perfect casting. As the original spoof movie was known for having many hilarious gags, I can imagine Prince Starburst's striking resemblance to his papa being a running joke in the 2027 movie release. (I could especially see Yogurt making a wisecrack about it.)

Bill Pullman previously shared a sweet take on working with Lewis, saying that seeing his son work on the set of the Spaceballs was like looking in a mirror. That’s quite the sincere compliment, given Lone Star is the hero of the original movie. Considering the Sleepless in Seattle actor strong feelings about watching his son work, it definitely feels like a torch has been passed.

For his part, Lewis Pullman also enjoyed sharing screen time with his dear old dad. He previously shared a heartfelt and funny response to collaborating with his father. Pullman likened the experience of joining the franchise to wearing “a different pair of shoes” to dance in compared to filling in anyone else's shoes.

The younger Pullman makes a great point, as this isn’t a remake but a full-fledged continuation of Brooks' original 1987 classic. But something tells me the apple still won’t fall far from the tree and that Lone Star and Prince Starburst’s similarities will be more than apparent.

As much as I've loved hearing the Pullmans talk about working together, I'm just ready to actually see their characters' dynamic on screen. I'm hopeful that the Schwartz will be with both of them when Spaceballs: The New One finally roars into theaters at ludicrous speed on April 23, 2027.

News of Andy Williams' passing has hit the wrestling world, with many superstars across the business paying homage to "The Butcher." CM Punk and many AEW alumni reached out to pay their respects to the musician and wrestler, who passed away following an indie wrestling event.

The Butcher and his tag-team partner "The Blade" were competing in an Enjoy Wrestling event on Saturday when TMZ reported that the former suffered a medical emergency. The 48-year-old collapsed after his match and was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. CM Punk kicked off the tributes with a post on his Instagram Stories, sharing a humorous photo of them

The Butcher and The Blade were regularly touted as one of AEW's best tag teams, with the former being included in feuds with MJF and other notables. Dustin Rhodes also paid tribute on X, responding with a post that mentioned a tag-team title match he had against him in 2020:

Even Danhausen, who is known for sticking to his off-the-wall persona more often than not online, softened his bizarre personality just a bit to give a heartwarming send-off to his former coworker in AEW:

Malakai Black, who has been in and out of AEW over the years, dropped a big message about Andy Williams. He talked about what he was feeling in the moment and how painful it was to say goodbye to a friend:

Matt Hardy, who had legendary runs in every pro wrestling organization he's competed in, also talked about The Butcher's death. He paid respects to the former tag-team competitor as a colleague who respected his work both in and out of the wrestling ring:

Andy Williams was a case of someone who was previously famous for something else, making a transition into professional wrestling. Before he joined the pro wrestling world, he was known as the rhythm guitarist for the metalcore band Every Time I Die. He was featured on every album release for the band up until they broke up in 2022.

CinemaBlend offers condolences to the family and friends of Andy Williams and wishes them well during this difficult time. Here's hoping more wrestlers speak out with tributes, and we see some fun in-ring tributes when AEW airs next.

Ryan Reynolds’ latest movie, Mayday, just dropped for those with an Apple TV subscription, and the Top Gun influence is unmistakable. It takes place in 1987 (one year after the release of the Tom Cruise classic), and it follows a hotshot U.S. Navy pilot on a big mission. And there’s even more than meets the eye regarding Mayday and Top Gun's similarities.

When CinemaBlend spoke to Mayday’s writer/directors John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, they talked about the production process of filming those aerial scenes. While Ryan Reynolds didn’t go through the intense Top Gun bootcamp the cast of Maverick went through, one technical aspect was very close to the legacy sequel.

Before the Mayday was even shot, they had a team shooting aerial footage in the South of France for a month before Reynolds got on set for a specific reason. As Daley put it:

I’m not surprised Mayday took a page out of Top Gun's playbook, because it was, of course, going to be compared to it no matter what way you sliced it. In the movie itself, Kenneth Branagh’s Nikolai Ustinov idolizes Top Gun and quotes the movie to Reynolds’ Navy pilot character, Troy Kelly, after he crash-lands in his neck of the woods – which also happens to be the Soviet wilderness.

When a movie like Top Gun: Maverick does what it did in terms of immersiveness, of course Mayday had to opt for the realism it had. It didn’t by any means have the blockbuster budget of Maverick, but some of the same tech was there. As Goldstein added:

If this BTS fact isn’t enough, I also learned from our sister site GamesRadar+ that they even got permission from Tom Cruise himself to use a clip from the original Top Gun. How cool is that?

Daley and Goldstein penned Mayday while they were in post-production on their Dungeons & Dragons movie. As they told me, they thought the concept was a tough sell, but getting Reynolds on board helped them make it. Daley and Reynolds’ relationship goes way back to the early 2000s when they were in a movie called Waiting… together. They’ve stayed in contact for the past two decades and finally found the right project in Mayday

You can check out the reviews for Mayday and stream the latest 2026 movie on Apple TV now.

This past week, Inside the NBA fans received some surprising and disappointing news. Longtime series co-host Charles Barkley announced that the upcoming season would be his last on the show and, if that wasn’t sad enough, he also revealed that Ernie Johnson planned to leave as well. Johnson and Barkley’s departures will mark the end of a major era when it comes to sports-centric television. And what has me even deeper in my feelings about this is that the news comes on the heels of some sweet comments made by Shaq.

Shaq Shares A Great Take On What Makes Inside The NBA Work

For nearly 15 years now, Johnson and Barkley have shared a table with Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal, at which they’ve discussed the biggest developments in the NBA. The show may not include much analysis, but it does offer up some solid insights and hilarious moments from Shaq and Barkley. The “Diesel” recently discussed the show, specifically its historic move from TNT to ESPN. While sharing his feeling, the multihyphenate weighed in on why the show gels and how he’s feeling going into the upcoming season:

I couldn’t agree more with the comments that the four-time NBA champion shared with ClutchPoints, especially the point about the collaboration between the four hosts. Earlier this year, O’Neal shared more thoughts on what makes Inside successful and, at that point, he broke down the varied attributes that each host brings to the proceedings. Considering these thoughts, it’s bittersweet to think that just weeks later, it looks like the band is set to be broken up, per the sentiments shared by Barkley.

Charles Barkley Got Real About His Intention To Retire

The former Phoenix Sun shared his retirement comments during a recent appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast. Ironically, Barkley began speaking on the topic after Simmons joked that ahead of this season, Barkley hadn’t made any retirement declarations. The Inside alum then laid out the various times he’s told his employers of his desire to step away from the job. Barkley eventually said that Johnson asked him to stay on two additional years before last season in order to save jobs. The Emmy winner continued:

Fans may be aware that this isn’t the first time the “Round Mound of Rebound” has spoken about walking away from his broadcasting career. It was in the summer of 2024 that Barkley announced he was retiring after the 2024-2025 NBA season. That announcement came in the midst of the Inside cancellation situation, which stemmed from TNT’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, losing the broadcast rights to the league. Before the ESPN deal was announced, though, Barkley confirmed he’d remain with TNT Sports to see his ten-year contract through.

Charles Barkley seems to be standing firm in his retirement position this time around and, as tough as it is to fathom, I do understand his feelings. Even over the past several years, Barkley’s been adamant about not feeling the need to be on TV all the time. Still, the former athlete has affection for his colleagues, as he also said during the interview that he had “love” for the people he’d worked with for “26, 27 years.”

If Barkley and Ernie Johnson do end up signing off for the final time at the end of this coming season, I’ll remain grateful for their contributions to sports and TV. More immediately, though, I look forward to seeing the winning dynamic described by Shaq for one more year. Check out Inside the NBA when it returns to ESPN this fall amid the 2026 TV schedule.

Celebrity tributes are still flowing in after the passing of Dolly Parton. As the Tennessee native made a splash in music and movies, she left a huge mark on those who knew her. One of those people was her 9 to 5 co-star, Jane Fonda, who spoke about giving Parton her first acting gig in their ‘80s flick. Not only that, but she also spoke about how the film’s title song was written.

Parton became a household name in the ‘60s and ‘70s, writing and performing chart-topping hits like “Dumb Blonde,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Here You Come Again”. Then came her acting debut in one of the best ‘80s flicks, 9 to 5, with the film idea coming from actress Jane Fonda. The Oscar winner got real with Democracy Now about landing the “Queen of Country” her first acting gig and how she prepared to play Doralee:

That’s truly impressive that on day one, Parton already was off book. Not only that, but she managed to write the film’s hit title song. A fun fact about the iconic movie song is that Parton came up with “9 to 5” on set while strumming her acrylic nails. The late singer really was a gem of an artist, given how she brought her acting talents to her big-screen debut and produced a hit film-related track that’s still listened to today.

Jane Fonda also told the publication she knew Parton was the right woman to play Doralee after she heard the country performer singing “Two Doors Down” on her car radio. So, you can imagine the Barefoot in the Park actress’s delight when she first heard Parton’s song:

As the comedy flick was all about the grueling corporate world, “9 to 5” was the perfect way to shine a light on the obstacles and mistreatment that women in the workplace have gone through. Fonda continued to speak highly of the upbeat track and what made it so important:

Absolutely! Dolly Parton was likely channeling the feelings of various women working 9-to-5 jobs who deserve more respect and dignity. And the tune ended up being more than a hit, as it landed Parton an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, three Grammy nominations, and more. Her powerful voice and unapologetic passion in the song were what made it a truly memorable anthem.

When the news broke that Dolly Parton had passed away, Jane Fonda was one of the first people to speak out. One of Fonda's tribute made me misty-eyed, as she said the chart-topping singer loved everyone and knew how important it was to acknowledge and respect fans.

In another emotional tribute from Fonda, the Julia actress also advised Parton's fans to “dress up and celebrate her spirit” rather than mourn her. I believe that by listening to her memorable songs like “9 to 5,” fans would be serving the late singer/actress’ memory well.

While Dolly Parton was certainly praised as a great singer and songwriter, her impact on the history of cinema can't be forgotten either. Viewers owe her a lot for her contributions to one of the best women-led comedies. Through Parton’s character of Doralee, women can learn that they can be glamorous, tough, and still deserving of respect in the workplace. You can watch the best-selling artist’s acting debut, as 9 to 5 is streaming now with your Hulu subscription.

We’ve already seen it twice this year — the low-budget horror films Obsession and Backrooms saw unexpectedly massive success at the Box Office. Now, we may have another title to add to that list, as Buddy benefited from word-of-mouth advertising to increase ticket sales in its second weekend on the 2026 movie calendar. Casper Kelly's orange unicorn earned $5.7 million from Friday to Sunday and is expected to end the holiday weekend with around $7 million once Monday’s totals are added.

We've also got to discuss what Spider-Man: Brand New Day has done, because the Tom Holland-led Marvel movie took top Box Office honors for a sixth weekend in a row, breaking another record as it crossed $900 million domestically.

Coyote vs. Acme also had a phenomenal sophomore outing, so let’s take a look at the Top 10, per The Numbers, and then dig a little deeper into Labor Day weekend’s hits and misses. (* denotes a new release.)

Weekend Box Office: September 4-6, 2026

Buddy Outearns Its Debut Weekend To Become The Newest Horror Hit

Buddy, the movie that critics compared to Barney & Friends (if the purple dinosaur had a violent streak), had the year’s biggest opening for a film playing on fewer than 1,800 screens last week with $5.4 million. Theaters responded by adding about 500 screens for Labor Day weekend, which resulted in $5.7 million, per JoBlo — a 6% bump for its second three-day weekend.

I definitely made a point to see Buddy this weekend, and it exceeded my expectations. Every Saturday showing at my local theater was close to capacity, so I’m not surprised to see that it’s continuing to do so well. Now if I could just get that theme song out of my head … “He’s cuddly, snuggly, our best friend!”

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Wins Sixth Gold In A Row As It Surpasses $900 Million Domestic

Spider-Man: Brand New Day crossed the $900 million mark at the domestic box office on Friday, becoming the fastest movie to do so 36 days into its release. That breaks the record set in 2015 by Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which did it in 50 days. The MCU product finished the three-day weekend with another $18 million for a total of $917.8 million in North America.

The Tom Holland and Zendaya flick is all but certain to surpass The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing domestic movie of all time ($936.66 million), but we’ll have to see if it will become the first ever to hit 10 digits. Meanwhile, globally, it looks like Brand New Day will settle for third overall, with its $2.4 billion not likely to catch or surpass 2009’s Avatar ($2.92 billion) or 2019’s Avengers: Endgame ($2.79 billion).

One more fun stat: Spider-Man’s six-week run as the Box Office No. 1 is the longest streak since 2022’s Avatar: The Way of Water, which held the top spot for seven consecutive weekends. However, I fear next week's releases might finally overtake Spidey. More on that below.

Coyote Vs. Acme Has Impressive Second-Weekend Showing

Buddy may have been the biggest Week 2 surprise, but I’d be remiss not to mention the phenomenal sophomore outing of Looney Tunes’ highest-rated feature. After debuting above The Odyssey at No. 2 last week, Coyote Vs. Acme fell just 29% to earn another $11.3 million this weekend. That’s especially exciting given the fact that fans weren’t sure this movie would ever make it to theaters after Warner Bros. shelved the completed product in 2023.

Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars didn’t fare as well as its counterparts in its second weekend, falling 65% after a disappointing debut.

By Any Means Stands As The Only New Release To Score A Top 10 Spot

By Any Means had a tepid premiere weekend, earning just $7.4 million against its reported $29 million budget. However, that was good enough for fourth place — and the only new release to make the list. Critics had some serious issues with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg’s Civil Rights Era crime thriller, but audiences were far more forgiving. Let’s look at how Rotten Tomatoes and CinemaScore’s audiences felt about the trio of new movies:

We’ll have to see if the higher audience rating brings any word-of-mouth advertising to By Any Means, but given the lukewarm reception all around for the other two, I’m not betting that we’ll see them join the Top 10 next week.

What Movies Are We Looking Forward To Next Week?

There are a handful of titles set for release on September 11, with Practical Magic 2 being the biggest. The highly anticipated sequel to the 1998 flick reunites Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock as the Owens sisters, and it’s projected to bring in anywhere from $40 million to $54 million — which would be enough to unseat Spider-Man: Brand New Day from its throne.

Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield’s period drama The Uprising has high-end projections of $8 million but will likely fall closer to $4.6 million, per Box Office Theory. Liam Neeson’s new action flick The Fix, the documentary Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger and Alan Ritchson’s Runner (not to be confused with Gal Gadot’s The Runner) are all projected to come in at under $5 million.

Will any of these movies surprise us next week? How close will Brand New Day get to becoming the biggest domestic earner of all time? Will Buddy continue to captivate audiences with his catchy, musical life lessons? Be sure to hit the theater this week, then come back next Sunday to see where your favorites fall.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Big Brother live feeds as of Sunday, September 6th. Stream the feeds with a Paramount+ subscription or on Pluto TV, and read at your own risk!

Barrett Pfeiffer spent the last two weeks of Big Brother trying to betray The Crossovers, and it appears the third time was the charm. His Head of Household win allowed him to nominate all three Icons for eviction, but the veto opened the door to everything going wrong.

Those watching Big Brother online knew the Icons were hard at work trying to prepare for the immunity competition and finding others who would also play and take them down. They found a willing ally in Drew Campbell, who is still struggling to choose a side when others draw a clear line on where they stand.

Yash Won The Week 9 Veto

Yash Patel remains the most dominant competitor of the season, with yet another veto win. His win was a double-edged sword for many, as it's another big win to add to his resume, but it was also better than any Icon winning and taking themselves off the block. Additionally, Yash still has to honor his bribe with Dee, in which he can't nominate any Icon for his next HOH. Getting him out this week wouldn't have been a bad idea, but Barrett will likely be just as happy if he doesn't use the veto.

Whether Yash will use the veto is up in the air. He has a "ceasefire" with the newbies that includes a vow to get the Icons out. That can certainly benefit him in the short term, but leaving the Icons safe does offer him some protection. I'm leaning more toward him not using the veto this week, but if he did, I could see him taking Rick Devens off the block.

Drew Continues To Stay Firmly In The Middle Of The Warring Alliances

Drew was not picked for the veto competition, which is good because he definitely would've used it to save an Icon if he had been. He remains Crossovers-loyal, despite insiting to Melody Morris and others that he's committed to getting all the Icons out and revitalizing the F.A.P. alliance.

It's exactly what Drew's done all season, and I think it's something that will continue as long as he's in the game. His shadiness has already almost gotten him evicted twice, and if Melody and Barrett have a hint that he's not loyal, I think that might be his final strike, and they'll send him packing.

If the veto is not used this week, it seems clear that either Dee Valladares or Devens is leaving this week. The house generally sees the Survivor vets as bigger threats than Angela Murray, who hasn't done much more this season than stir the pot. Devens and Dee, conversely, have made many of the moves one must make to win Big Brother, so I don't think anyone will balk at sending them to the jury house.

Big Brother continues on CBS on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We're in the final stretch of the season, which is a real shame because it feels it hit its most entertaining!

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had quite a year — even before announcing their return to London. Their documentary Cookie Queens was a box office flop, and there’s been lots of speculation about the Sussexes’ business relationship with Netflix since her show With Love, Meghan was canceled and the streamer dropped her jam brand. Now there’s a new rumor going around that doesn’t paint a pretty picture of what it’s like to work for Harry and Meghan.

While Archewell, the group that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry formed in 2020 to manage both their philanthropic works and for-profit ventures, has refused to speculate on “unfounded” claims about the couple (an interesting response in itself), there’s supposedly a lot being said by former Archewell employees behind the scenes. According to a “knowledgeable source” for Page Six, several former members of Archewell’s production staff are part of a text chain, where they keep in touch and bond over being part of what the insider called the “Sussex Survivor’s Club.”

That’s pretty brutal, if true! It's possible the group chat's got quite a few members, too, because there has been a wild amount of turnover on Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s staff. That's not even to mention the alleged layoffs of their entire communication team in 2025, which was a reported cost-cutting measure. In fact, in the six years since they started Archewell, more than two dozen employees have reportedly left or been let go, including at least 10 publicists.

Some sources have spoken out about how the Sussexes prefer to be referred to by their staff, while author Valentine Low has written articles and a book regarding the alleged bullying of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s staff. Low said the former employees he spoke to were still in a “very fragile state” more than two years later, citing Markle’s alleged “infinite” capacity for “revenge” as one of their reasons for being nervous to speak out.

The duchess’ team firmly rejected the bullying accusations.

Now, with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex having returned to the UK, there are a lot of questions regarding what that means for Prince Harry’s estrangement from his father and brother, if Meghan Markle will return to acting and if they will still attempt to be “half-in, half-out” when it comes to balancing Hollywood and the royal family.

One royal commentator gave an interesting perspective on why more of their business ventures haven’t worked out, saying Harry and Meghan’s “curiosity” factor is gone — people may still want to consume content about the Sussexes but they may not be as interested in content that comes from the couple.

That sounds like an issue the Archewell employees might have to tackle, and I think I’ve heard of an alleged “Survivors” chat whose presumed members would probably have strong opinions on the topic.

Dune: Part Three is hitting theaters later this year as part of the 2026 movie schedule and, understandably, there’s a lot of excitement surrounding it. Fans have been gushing about Denis Villeneuve’s latest film, which will close out his epic, science-fiction trilogy. I’ve enjoyed the hype that’s been conveyed by fans thus far, though I’m not delighted to know that Nicole Kidman can be counted amongst the admirers. The actress recently declared her love for the series, and she took a humorous approach to explaining why she’s not part of the films.

Kidman has certainly been part of some major movies throughout her career, from Eyes Wide Shut and Moulin Rogue! to The Hours and Aquaman. However, the chance to act against the fictional sands of Arakkis has eluded her. The Oscar winner discussed her love of the Frank Herbert-birthed series while appearing with Sandra Bullock on Vogue’s Off the Cuff segment (on YouTube). When both answered the question of what non-Practical Magic-related sequel they’d like to join, Kidman enthusiastically said:

That response led Bullock to ask the obvious question: why hasn’t she starred in one of the Timothée Chalamet-led movies. With that, Kidman dropped the following response:

For context, that “devastating” remark was shared in a somewhat faux disappointed tone meant to be funny. The Australia star also appeared to confirm that she was overexaggerating her feelings by sharing this next sentiment:

Now, that sentiment really does make her sound like a true fan. In the last few years, the Dune films have become must-see cinematic events. Between the star power and Villeneuve’s insistence on filming the movies on such a grand scale, it’s hard not to get the appeal. We’ve even reached the point where the popularity has gotten so high that some are of the impression that they can resell Part Three IMAX tickets for high prices online. Overall, this franchise’s cultural footprint is massive, and could resonate with audiences for some time.

While the films already feature stellar ensembles, I’d argue that Nicole Kidman would still be a stellar addition. It’s interesting to think about who Kidman could’ve possibly played in the movies. An obvious choice would be Lady Jessica, the mother of Chalamet’s Paul Atreides and a powerful member of the Bene Gesserit. I could see Kidman playing the role yet, at this point, Rebecca Ferguson played Jessica in a way that’s undeniably brilliant.

Ferguson is set to reprise her role for a scene in Part Three, which will seemingly set the record for being the shortest installment of the series. The movie is adapted from Herbert’s 1969 novel, Dune Messiah, which sees Paul descend into tyrannicism, as outside forces seek to usurp his tenure as emperor. Footage from the film seems to show Paul (and Chalamet by proxy) is in his “villain” era. That aside, though, it seems that the film is going to end this trilogy with a serious bang.

Best believe I’ll be seated when Dune: Part Three opens on December 18 as part of the “Dunesday” event involving Avengers: Doomsday. And, now that I know Nicole Kidman is also a fan, I imagine that the AMC Theaters collaborator will be sitting in a theater to check out Villeneuve’s latest piece of work as well.

Like many women, my wife loves Keanu Reeves. Actually, let me rephrase that. Like many women, my wife is IN LOVE WITH Keanu Reeves, and since she’s in love with him, I end up seeing all of his movies (And not just the badass ones, either).

So, when my wife said that she wanted to watch a Keanu Reeves flick the other night, I thought, okay, what now? This is coming from somebody who’s a fan of Keanu Reeves, too. It’s just that my wife’s fandom is a bit much. So, I was surprised when my wife pulled up our Amazon Prime subscription and showed me Good Fortune.

Oh, this is the movie where Keanu's an angel, I thought, and it is that, but it’s also so much more than just that. But, get this. I liked it more than my wife. Here’s why.

Some spoilers ahead.

I Don't Think I've Laughed This Hard In A Long Time

One thing I didn’t know when going into this movie is that it’s actually Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut. The story concerns a down-on-his-luck guy named Arj (Ansari) who’s really just scraping to get by. Arj does any job he can, and often finds himself working out of his car. Keanu Reeves plays a guardian angel named Gabriel whose sole job is to prevent car accidents from texting and driving, but he feels worthless since other angels have much bigger responsibilities.

Anyway, Arj ends up working for a rich tech bro named Jeff (Seth Rogen), and through divine intervention (Mostly Gabriel royally messing things up), Arj and Jeff flip roles. Jeff ends up poor, Arj becomes wealthy, and Gabriel has to fix things…to often poor results.

Simple enough, but let me tell you, I haven’t laughed this hard in a LONG time. Seth Rogen is on point as an annoying (but strangely charming) rich guy in a poor man’s body, and Ansari is so smarmy but lovable here. As for Keanu, well, Keanu is Keanu, and all of the women keep commenting on how attractive he is (Which, believe me, I know). However, as many critics noted, Reeves isn’t always at the center of this film, which might be why my wife just thought it was okay. But me personally? I couldn’t stop laughing.

I Also Loved How The Story Is Simple, But Full Of Twists

For a story with such a simple premise, I was surprised by just how many twists this movie contained. For example, Gabriel thinks he can really make a difference for Arj by showing him that his life really is worth living. The best way he thinks he can do this is by putting him in the shoes of a rich person to show him that life for rich people isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.

But, lo and behold, it seems that money can buy you happiness, since Arj doesn’t want to go back to his old life once he realizes how sweet it is to be wealthy. This puts Gabriel in an interesting position, because it’s not what he expected (He’s probably seen It’s a Wonderful Life a few too many times), and this causes a whole string of new problems.

In fact, that’s just ONE of the twists, as there are several more throughout the film that honestly had me actively engaged since I wanted to see where the heck this movie was going next, and I wasn’t disappointed, though my wife was slightly.

It's Now One Of My Favorite Keanu Reeves And Seth Rogen Films

As a fan of both Reeves’s and Rogen’s films, I must say that this is now one of my favorite movies of either of theirs.

It’s laugh-out-loud funny, it has heart, and it truly kept me off my cell phone and paying attention (Unlike my wife). Also, as a casual fan of Ansari’s work, I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for whatever he directs next.

So, while it might not have been my wife’s ideal movie night on the couch (which would be all Keanu, all the time), I loved Good Fortune. Great pick, honey!

After so many years of being both in front of and behind the camera for Law & Order: SVU, the beloved actress made the difficult and complicated decision to expand her talents for her first feature-length effort, a touching documentary about her mom, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. Now, years later, her hard work has culminated in her very first Emmy Award win as a director, just a week before she’s set to host the Primetime Emmys telecast.

My Mom Jayne made its world premiere at Cannes in May 2025, and received a limited theatrical run ahead of its linear premiere in June on HBO and its streaming debut via HBO Max subscription. The doc explores Hargitay’s relationship, or lack thereof, with a mom she never really had a chance to know — Mansfield died in a 1967 car collision when Hargitay was just three years old — and it was clearly powerful enough to win over Emmy voters.

She won not just one, but two total Emmys for My Mom Jayne, beating out the competition for both Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program. She reflected on the momentous occasion on Instagram with a two-word summary:

I'm assuming her hypothetical tone there wasn't imbued with Ryan Reynolds-level snark, but is instead more of a disbelief-stricken reaction that she would not have expected to be reflective on earlier in the evening.

That's what the picture used in the post makes it seem like to me, anyway, given how purely joyful Mariska Hargitay looks while double-fisting her trophies.

For the Outstanding Documentary category, My Mom Jayne won out over several high-profile docs, including John Candy: I Like Me, Marty, Life Is Short, Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! and Ocean with David Attenborough. She also beat out directors such as Lawrence Kasdan for Marty, Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio for Mel Brooks, Alexandria Stapleton for Sean Combs: The Reckoning and Rebecca Miller for Mr. Scorcese.

Taking the stage for directing, Hargitay was visibly grateful and taken aback by the win, and reflected on the long journey to even getting to a place where she felt comfortable being the one to spearhead it. As she put it:

Upon receiving the award for Outstanding Documentary, Hargitay shared melancholic appreciation for feminism icon Gloria Steinem (who passed away at 92 on September 2), saying:

Hargitay has spoken in the past year about the difficulties she faced within her own family while trying to put the documentary together, with certain relatives being more skeptical than others about it overall. That said, it appears that cooler heads prevailed and all involved were agreeable enough to speak for the doc.

So if that can be a form of inspiration for other potential filmmakers out there who want to tell their own stories, Hargitay wants that message spread far and wide. She spoke to that during her directing award speech, saying:

Now that Mariska Hargitay is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, it adds a bit more fuel to worries that she may exit Law & Order: SVU at some point soon, especially given her own comments about retirement. Oh, and not to mention her big Broadway debut that also played out earlier in 2026. But for now, Olivia Benson is back as the boss in Season 28, but whether or not Christopher Meloni's Stabler returns is another story.

With Hargitay front and center as its hot, the televised 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to unveil all of the big winners on NBC (and streaming via Peacock subscription) on Monday, September 14, at 8:00 p.m. ET.

For the Harry Potter TV series, new actors will be taking over the roles of Fred, George, Ron and the rest of the Weasley clan. While it’ll be very exciting to see new stars take on those roles amid the 2026 TV schedule, it doesn’t mean fans will forget about the original ginger-haired actors who first portrayed this wizarding family on screen. In fact, fans had the chance to see several of the OG Weasleys reunite at a fan convention that was truly one of the best HP moments in years.

While it’s been 15 years since the final Harry Potter movie, many of the OG actors still seem to have affection for the magical franchise. At the Enter the Wizarding World 4 fan convention, James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley), Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), and Mark Williams (Arthur Weasley) reunited, and they snapped some fun photos with fans. Check out the Instagram post:

As you can see from this Weasley family reunion, the OG cast had “wands at the ready” while chopping it up with fans. Whether they were holding “Weasley” signs or posing with “W” hand signs, this photo-op moment seemed to make Potter fanatics' day.

I love all of the props that fans brought to pose with the Weasley actors as well, like the flying broomstick, figurines and even that spider for the terrified-looking Rupert Grint to hold! It was also beautiful to see the stars laugh together during their Q&A session, with Grint chatting it up with the Phelps Twins and looking like true brothers. This is living proof that the Weasley magic never truly fades as well as the stars' lasting bond with each other.

On the occasions that the original Weasley actors reunite, it’s always a magical experience. Most recently, they surprised fans at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, taking photos and chatting it up with attendees. Whenever the OG actors dedicate their time to making fans’ days, it’s a beautiful reminder of how much the Harry Potter cast means to the many who grew up watching them.

Even though the Harry Potter franchise is moving on with a new cast of Weasleys, the originals still haven’t left the Wizarding World in their own ways. For example, James and Oliver Phelps have their own baking show, Wizards of Baking, where they have nine pastry and cake chefs bake desserts inspired by the Potter franchise. There were even a couple of episodes that featured their on-screen sister, Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley. You can expect its third season to premiere on The Food Network later this year.

Harry Potter fans also rejoiced when it was announced that Rupert Grint would reprise Ron Weasley for the Broadway production of The Cursed Child. Tom Felton has had his run reprising Draco Malfoy in the same production over the past year. Overall, it's surreal seeing these original stars step back into their magical roots, and it shows that the magic of the Wizarding World will never leave their hearts.

I'm hopeful that there are even more reunions to come for the OG Weasley actors. Here's hoping that they continue to feel the love and that their successors will as well.

Get ready to meet the new Weasleys once the Harry Potter TV series premieres on Christmas Day on HBO, and the show will also be streamable with an HBO Max subscription. And, using that same membership, check out the OG film series to see the exploits of the OG Weasleys.

Practical Magic is one of my favorite fall watches, so it's hard to believe that, with the hindsight of 2026, the movie was a major financial failure. The movie has become an October staple; “midnight margaritas” has practically become its own Halloween tradition, and Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are now back together for Practical Magic 2. None of that was guaranteed in 1998. As a matter of fact, Bullock remembers pretty clearly what it felt like watching the movie flop.

Speaking with Variety ahead of the sequel’s 2026 calendar release, the Oscar winner recalled how confident everyone felt about Griffin Dunne’s original movie before audiences and critics got their hands on it. She explained:

Those questions pretty much summarize the movie’s original reception. Practical Magic opened at No. 1 in October 1998 with $13.1 million, but it eventually finished with about $46.9 million domestically and $68.3 million worldwide. The Numbers lists its production budget at $60 million, while other contemporary estimates have placed it closer to $75 million. Either way, once marketing and theaters’ share of ticket sales entered the equation, those grosses were not enough to make Warner Bros. happy.

Critics were even less enchanted. The movie currently sits at 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, with much of the criticism centered on its wild tonal swings. One minute Bullock and Kidman are drinking margaritas with Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest. The next, the movie is dealing with domestic abuse, murder and a boyfriend who refuses to stay dead.

I get why that baffled people in 1998. I also think that weird mixture is a big reason people love it now. Because Practical Magic did eventually find its audience. It just took the long way around.

Ultimately, the movie became a fixture on cable and VHS, where a generation of viewers could watch it repeatedly without worrying about opening-weekend numbers. As has been noted by film analysts, many women who grew up obsessively watching the movie on cable and on home video made it an annual Halloween favorite. Dunne himself said he began noticing the change when his daughter’s teenage friends started quoting the movie and freaking out when they learned her dad had directed it.

Now, Bullock and Kidman are returning for a sequel that probably would have sounded insane to anyone looking at those 1998 numbers. Kidman told the outlet that the timing was never something they tried to force:

Practical Magic 2, directed by Susanne Bier, is a page-to-screen adaptation of Alice Hoffman’s The Book of Magic, and it also brings back Channing and Wiest while adding Joey King, Maisie Williams and Lee Pace, which has caused a bit of controversy, as one of the original cast members was not asked back.

There is something fitting about a sequel arriving this way. After all, the first movie spent years quietly finding the audience Bullock thought would be there from the beginning. Turns out she was right. They were just late.

Check out Practical Magic 2 when it hits theaters on September 10, but if you want to revisit the OG that started it all, its streaming with an HBO Max subscription.

Since Obsession is one of my favorite 2026 movies, I was over the moon when I learned that the movie would be part of this year’s Halloween Horror Nights festivities at Universal Studios Hollywood. The movie came out too recently for the theme park to craft a haunted house for the viral scary movie, but they did have time to make Nikki a roaming character at the parks. Well, I went to HHN with the hopes of seeing Nikki, and I want to talk about my experience.

What Happened When I Tried To Find Nikki At Halloween Horror Nights

I had the chance to visit HHN during its opening night this past Thursday, and as usual I had a blast. I had nine houses to see in seven hours and some spooky snacks to try, but my eyes were very much peeled for Nikki the whole time. Unlike other characters in the parks, from what I knew about the roaming characters, it was crafted like a Where’s Waldo situation. There’s also a password going out every night on Universal’s Instagram, and the first 100 people who utter it to Nikki get a gift.

I had heard she had been seen by the Sinners haunted house queue, Krusty Land and the front of the park, and I spent time at all the above, but I never once saw my new favorite horror character. It was a bummer, but at least I got something called a One Wish Churro!

My Disappointment Aside, I Think It's A Genius Move

Because sightings of Nikki at HHN have been all over my social media feed lately, I thought I would find her no problem. Let my experience be a reminder to other guests that finding Nikki during your HHN visit isn’t guaranteed. You have to be in a lucky “right place, right time” situation to find her, unless you literally make it your mission to track her down.

While I had hoped to have my own moment with Nikki, I think HHN's decision to make the Obsession lead a roaming character is genius. The whole night I was seeing women with long, straight brown hair and black clothing and doing a double take, thinking this time it might be Nikki, and I’ve never had that experience at HHN before. It’s pretty amazing to me that a character who is all but normal aside from her possession-like performance is one of the most sought-after horror icons of the year.

Throughout my visit to HHN, there was also an overwhelming amount of people in Obsession-themed merchandise as well. Seeing as how popular Nikki from Obsession surely is among horror fans, I have a feeling an Obsession-themed full-on house could happen next year, and I hope Inde Navarrette gets in on it by reprising her role.

If you’re going to HHN this year, I wish you well on your search! The event runs from now until November 1.

Daytime television is officially in a new era following the end of The Kelly Clarkson Show amid the 2026 TV schedule. The American Idol winner announced earlier this year that she’d be stepping away from her Emmy-winning series to put more focus on her kids. Of course, now that Clarkson is off the air after its seven-year run, alternative programming has to be added in its place in different markets. So what’s it been replaced by?

NBC-owned stations are beginning to share details on how they will update their schedules after The Kelly Clarkson Show, Access Hollywood, and Access Daily wrap. When it comes to Clarkson specifically, viewers in different regions will be watching different shows instead. Per News Cast Studio, NBC New York will be airing News Zone during the daytime talk show’s former slot at 3 p.m. ET. The program is described as “news, as it happens; raw coverage and inside access from the tri-state and beyond.”

Meanwhile, NBC Chicago, NBC Boston, and NBC South Florida will be airing a repeat of Dateline in Kelly’s place, and NBC Philadelphia will be airing a simulcast of WCAU’s streaming news feed. As for NBC San Diego, it will replace The Kelly Clarkson Show with a simulcast of NBC News Now’s Hallie Jackson Now at 2 p.m. local time, with NBC Bay Area airing a new local newscast in the daytime talk show’s timeslot.

Even though it’s been a few days since The Kelly Clarkson Show aired its emotional finale, it’s still hard to imagine anything else airing in its timeslot. Production on the talk show wrapped earlier this year, with many of the crew members commemorating their time on the show. now, the notion of the show's conclusion feels even more real now that NBC-owned stations are beginning to replace it.

Luckily, when it comes to daytime talk shows, there are still other offerings. Jennifer Hudson is holding down the fort with The Jennifer Hudson Show. Previously, Hudson spoke about both Kelly Clarkson and Sherri ending, and she just wants to make both Clarkson and Sherri Shepherd proud while also cheering them on. Both daytime and late-night talk shows have seen changes due to the shifting TV landscape though, hopefully, they'll both remain intact for the foreseeable future.

As for The Kelly Clarkson Show, it went out with a bang, and not just because it was nominated for several Emmys for its final outing. Clarkson was joined by her kids, River and Remy, for the finale, and they paid loving tribute to their mom. While fans were frustrated by her “buzzkill” final summer, Clarkson's final show was well worth the wait. The episode was filled with Kellyoke, highlights of the last seven years and much more.

It's honestly going to take some time for me to get used to the fact that Clarkson is no longer on the air and that other programming is taking her show's place. However, I'm also comforted by the notion of her having been able to step away from her show on her own terms.

Sydney Sweeney has continued to work steadily in Hollywood, as she’s lined up more than a few high-profile gigs in the past several years. At the same time, the Anyone but You star is also looking to expand her professional portfolio by diving into other enterprises like lingerie lines and even bath soap. It’s been reported that Sweeney has more than a few people in her corner, with boyfriend Scooter Braun being one of them. On that note, it now seems the actress can attribute a recent (and big) career move to Braun.

For the bulk of 2026, Sweeney has been without an agent when it comes to the acting side of her career, though that recently changed. It was recently reported that the A-lister was just signed by Creative Arts Agency (CAA) and, now, it seems there’s an interesting wrinkle to that development. According to Puck, it was Braun who arranged for Sweeney to meet with CAA’s Kevin Huvane to discuss a signing. Not only that, but five different sources alleged that Braun went around Sweeney’s manager, Jennifer Millar.

This reported situation is notable for a few reasons, with one of those being the history between Millar and Sweeney. Millar previously served as the Christy star’s agent at Paradigm Talent Agency though, upon Millar’s departure from the brand in 2025, she took Sweeney with her to Brillstein Entertainment Partners and became her manager. As of this writing, Millar hasn’t formally commented on the CAA signing or Braun’s purported involvement. Yet another insider claimed she didn’t need to be made aware of the deal.

As for Braun, at this point, this isn’t the first time it’s been reported that he’s assisted Sweeney in career-related matters. Braun and Sweeney apparently started dating in 2025 and, since then, it’s been alleged that he brings a fresh perspective to the table, especially regarding business opportunities. To that point, Puck also alleges that the former talent manager is advising his girlfriend on brand collaborations and endorsement deals. It’s also said that he’s helping Sweeney with PR-related affairs.

There have also been reports regarding the dynamics of the Sweeney/Braun relationship, specifically in regard to the former’s body of work. Sources previously alleged that Braun had no problem with the racy scenes Sweeney filmed for Euphoria. While it’s also been asserted that the pair have leaned on each other for support, sources close to Sweeney’s family claim they’re uncomfortable with the supposed amount of influence Braun has over her business dealings.

Regardless of what the specific dynamics in the relationship are, Sweeney is still making waves in the industry. From an acting standpoint, she’s already booked two gigs for 2027 movie schedule, which are The Custom of the Country and the highly anticipated book-to-screen adaptation The Housemaid’s Secret. Sweeney has also booked a major blockbuster in the form of the upcoming Gundam movie.

It’s definitely clear that Sydney Sweeney’s star is still rising, and it’ll be interesting to see how she continues to navigate the entertainment industry. Additionally, I’m intrigued as to whether or not Scooter Braun will reportedly continue to lend a hand when it comes to his lady’s career. Considering that the two don’t discuss their relationship in depth, the chances of either of them providing some clarity on this front seems slim at the moment.

There have been plenty of surprising stories that have come out about the celebrity wedding of the year in the two months since Taylor Swift became Travis Kelce’s wife. There’s the fact that some celebs ignored their wedding invite thinking it was spam, and then how everyone described the event as “intimate,” despite the 1,000 guests and large venue. Nikki Glaser just gave us another interesting tidbit from behind the scenes at Madison Square Garden, and I really didn’t see this one coming.

Nikki Glaser has been a Swiftie for years, and she also appeared on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, which was hosted by Travis Kelce, so it’s no surprise that the comedian scored a ticket to the power couple’s nuptials. Glaser opened up about the experience during her residency at Caesars Palace Las Vegas (via EW), and it sounds like the no-plus-one policy on top of making guests give up their cellphones put some A-listers in pretty unfamiliar territory. She said:

It’s crazy to think about A-listers like Jennifer Lopez without an entourage, and I can see how being thrown into a place like Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding — without a cellphone! — would be intimidating as hell.

For better or worse, this is how you get Brad Pitt mingling with the same crowd as Mrs. Clark from Travis and Jason Kelce’s high school. It’s how George Kittle’s mom was able to just walk up to a celebrity like Tom Cruise and start a conversation.

Freeing up these famous faces from the bevy of people who typically surround and insulate them sounds amazing on the surface, but the introvert in me feels bad for those who may have felt lost in the situation. I mean, Jennifer Lopez is supposedly “the girl who dances on the table” at parties. I hate to think of her being in any state of discomfort.

Of course, Glaser’s comments were made during a comedy routine, so her use of JLo to paint a picture of celebrities who felt naked without their team may be exaggerated. That wouldn’t necessarily make Glaser one of the “weirdos” — in Erin Andrews’ words — sharing fake stories from the wedding, but it does mean we should take her story with a grain of salt.

Of all the anecdotes that have come out of Madison Square Garden’s big July 3 event, this is definitely a perspective I hadn’t considered. I’m looking forward to more stories continuing to spill out as we wait for Taylor Swift to release her wedding photos.

In the meantime, we’re about to be able to see Travis Kelce on our screens pretty regularly, as the NFL season is set to kick off on the 2026 TV schedule. The Kansas City Chiefs open their season at 8:15 p.m. ET Monday, September 14, on ABC, where they’ll host the Denver Broncos.

As we hit the beginning of September, plenty of celebrities are reflecting on their summer days as they lounged in the sun while wearing their favorite swimwear. We can now count Jessica Alba among those who are sharing about their fun exploits. The Fantastic Four actress recently took to social media to share some bikini snapshots and more to celebrate the final days of the summer season.

Jessica Alba has been having a pretty sweet year in her career and her personal life. As of recent, she’s finished filming the biographical sports drama Maserati: The Brothers, which may or may not appear on your 2027 movie schedule. And, while rumors circulated that she was romantically linked to Orlando Bloom, she’s reportedly dating Danny Ramirez. More recently, Alba took the time to reflect on the the summertime, and you can see her Instagram post -- complete with those bikini pics -- below:

Based on the assortment of photos, it looks like the talented actress had quite a relaxing summer. Fans can see her looking like a summer goddess, whether she’s blowing in the wind in a beach cover-up or wearing a variety of bikinis. I’m truly impressed with the Good Luck Chuck actress’s swimwear collection, like her skirted black bathing suit and her tiger print two-piece.

However, my personal favorite two-piece swimwear worn by the California native has to be her dark teal ensemble. She sports that as she lays out in the sun, soaking in its rays. With those maroon shades complimenting her look, the Machete actress was serving up effortlessly summer-chic vibes right there. Given Alba previously expressed her previous struggles of being regarded as a sex symbol in her career, it’s nice to see her controlling the narrative in her summer pics by embracing her body on her own terms.

Alba's photos also come on the heels of some other notable starlets posting near the end of the summer. Jennifer Lopez had no problem busting out her itty bitty bikini to wrap up summer, and Alexandria Daddario even tucked in a bikini photo within a carousel of fun pics.

There are also some other fun photos in this carousel that are worth making note of. For starters, I love the sight of Alba having an entertaining night with her gal pals, including Keke Palmer. We’re also witnesses to Alba’s impressive golf swing, and there are some shots of her taking long walks by the tropical beaches. (Honestly, I also can’t unsee that creepy crab making its way across the sand.)

To top it all off, the Sin City actress ended her photo carousel with a beautiful orange sunset, and it's sure to stay in my mind rent-free. Overall, this post serves as a beautiful tribute to a summer season that's just about done. Considering how busy celebrities can be, I love that a number of them seemingly got the time to get in some R&R during the warmer months.

Even though the sunny days will be rolling out and cooler weather will be moving in, Jessica Alba continues to radiate beauty. Photos like hers are enough to make me wish summer would last even longer.

As of this writing, Alba doesn't have any titles lined up on the 2026 movie schedule, but fans should keep their eyes peeled for updates on what she has coming down the line.

More than thirty years after it was released, Nora Ephron's Sleepless in Seattle remains one of my favorite comfort movies. Every sight and sound from that movie puts me at ease. Now that it's streaming on Netflix, I wanted to share one of my favorite behind-the-scenes facts about the movie for those of you who might be planning to give one of the best rom-coms of all time another watch. The next time you hit play on Sleepless in Seattle, pay attention to the color red and where it appears in the movie.

(Spoiler alert, if you haven't seen Sleepless in Seattle! The ending is discussed.)

Factoring in the various locations (Baltimore, Seattle, Chicago, New York) and varying times of year in which Sleepless in Seattle takes place (Christmas, New Year's, Valentine's Day, etc.), I've always appreciated the details in the movie, however, I admit I didn't notice how limited the use of the color red is until a certain point until I listened to the commentary featuring director Nora Ephron and producer Delia Ephron. It was Nora who explained the use of the color red, crediting production designer Jeffrey Townsend for coming up with the idea of limiting the red we see on screen until Annie (Meg Ryan) and Sam (Tom Hanks) appear on screen together for the first time. Per Ephron:

Despite being the stars of the film, Hanks and Ryan don't actually share any physical space in the movie until more than halfway through its runtime, when Annie flies to Seattle to do more "research" on the man who spoke on a talk radio show about his grief over losing his wife. In this scene, Sam sees Annie, though he doesn't know who she is, and she doesn't notice him noticing her. Moments later, Sam and Jonah (Ross Malinger) are trailing after Annie through the airport, which is when we see the soccer players Ephron mentions in the commentary.

Now, to be clear, the color red does appear throughout the first half of the movie. The present-day start of the film happens at Christmas, and I imagine there's no way to avoid red when trying to emphasize that it's the holidays in a movie.

However, as Ephron points out, the color red pops up much more once Annie and Sam's paths have physically crossed. She goes on to point out a few immediate examples (and celebrate the brilliance of DVD commentaries, because YES!):

The car Annie rents is red, as is the truck that nearly hits Annie when she's standing in the street watching Sam greet his sister (who she mistakenly believes is his girlfriend).

Even at the very end of the movie, when Annie finally gets to meet Sam and his son, Jonah is wearing a bright red coat. It's fitting, considering Jonah was the one who was determined to bring them together, and he finally pulled it off.

I know this isn't the kind of behind-the-scenes movie fact that'll change the way you see the movie, but it's a detail I love, and it's a fun one to keep in mind if, like me, you've seen the movie a million times already. It's something special about the movie to keep an eye out for. Also, the lack of the color blue. Like red, there is plenty of blue in the movie, but maybe not as much as there would've been if Ephron liked the color.

As mentioned, you can now watch Sleepless in Seattle with a Netflix subscription. If it's been a while since you watched it, I definitely recommend.

When it comes to horror movie icons, no one actor or creator looms quite as large as Evil Dead producer and star Bruce Campbell. Which is why, when he announced he had been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, I, like most of the collective horror community, was heartbroken. That heartbreak only intensified after learning his doctor gave him roughly five years to live, causing many of us to ask, what kind of cancer does he have? Well, the legendary horror star just gave an equally legendary response after the news of his prognosis broke.

Campbell took to X and shared an article that said he refused to answer what type of cancer he was diagnosed with, while sharing he had roughly five years to live "give or take." Along with the reshare, the beloved Ash Williams performer wrote:

If you ask me, and you didn’t, that response is pretty groovy. The question of what type of cancer came up during his appearance on the September 3rd episode of The Adam Carolla Show, which he declined to answer. However, he did share a pretty great response there as well:

Back to the business of living, indeed. And Campbell is putting his money where his mouth is, as he has not slowed down. As of late, he's given his unfiltered opinion about what the latest Evil Dead movies have been missing and revealed what he requested to include in the next entry. On top of that, he's also been promoting his 2026 movie release, Ernie & Emma, an indie dramedy that he wrote, directed, and stars in. This is also the first film he’s directed since 2007’s My Name Is Bruce.

Campbell initially revealed his cancer diagnosis in March, when he let fans, friends, and family members know that the cancer was “treatable, not curable.” It was a shocking revelation, and he knew it would be to fans as it was to him. As surprising as the announcement was, the actor also took the moment to share an uplifting message with those who’ve looked up to him for years. He wrote, in part:

Well, I’m hoping the "give and take" is much more give, and we get the "Man with the Chin" for a great many more years than only five and for a great many more new horror movies.

Bruce Campbell has kept himself busy well beyond Ernie & Emma, bouncing between live-action and voice roles in recent years. He joined the cast of Peacock’s horror-comedy Hysteria! in 2024, which is still available for Peacock subscription holders and more recently. lent his voice to Invincible on Prime Video before playing Owl in the animated A Winnie-the-Pooh Christmas. He also found his way into Sam Raimi’s Send Help, though fans looking for an actual cameo will have to settle for spotting his face in a painted portrait.

The conversation around Netflix’s censorship of WWE content has gotten particularly loud recently, and this latest example of sanitizing certainly isn’t going to quiet the frustration. For the second time in a month, the streaming service changed the edit to completely remove a reference a wrestler made to another’s sexual past. This time, the joke involved John Cena and was particularly noticeable because USA Network aired the segment unedited at the same time.

The specifics of WWE broadcasting can be a little complicated; so, let me explain how exactly it all works. Monday Night Raw streams on Netflix for basically everyone, regardless of where they live. Friday Night Smackdown streams on Netflix for most of the world but airs on USA Network in the United States. Because wrestling fans post clips from WWE programming all the time, it’s really easy to tell when something was changed, and lately, there have been a lot of changes.

Last night is a perfect example. In the version I watched in the United States, Nikki Bella and Paige got into a scripted argument backstage. Bella seemingly referenced explicit sexual materials that were stolen off Paige’s phone and leaked some years ago by saying we all know she has “more passion” behind closed doors. Paige fired back and said she built her career on Hustle, Loyalty and Respect, while Nikki just slept with it. That’s, of course, a reference to John Cena’s longtime catchphrase and a sick burn since Bella was previously engaged to Cena.

Unfortunately, that sick burn was nowhere to be found in Netflix’s version. The streamer kept in Paige’s reference to Hustle, Loyalty and Respect but removed the part where she said you just slept with it. Instead, the segment cut to the crowd and then cut back after the line was delivered, leaving everyone watching internationally unaware of what was actually said.

You can check out this side-by-side of the two versions that wrestling fans are passing around Twitter…

The specifics of what happened here are quite similar to a separate censorship decision that happened in early August. In that instance, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan were in an argument, and Lynch fired off a series of insults. She said Becky wasn’t the best WWE Champion in her own stable (a reference to Raquel Rodriguez) and then said she wasn’t even the best WWE Champion that slept with Dominik Mysterio (a reference to Rhea Ripley). The line went over huge with the in-person crowd and viewers watching the show live, but by the next morning, Netflix had gone back and re-cut the episode to replace the Dominik Mysterio joke with footage of the crowd.

It’s not just PG-level sex jokes that Netflix seems to have a problem with either. On the last episode of Monday Night Raw, the streamer heavily edited multiple segments of the show to pixelate the faces of a few wrestlers who were bleeding. The footage looked almost comical with all the blurring. It also reportedly caused so much frustration within WWE that the company released an uncensored version on social media because once again, the version that aired looked so stupid.

I watched wrestling as a child and am supportive of WWE and Netflix keeping the show family-friendly, but the line over the past month or so has gotten absolutely ridiculous. Entertainment for all ages means you’re going to get the occasional non-graphic reference to sex, and it means you’re sometimes going to see a little blood. That’s just a representation of real life, and ten year olds can handle that level of adult entertainment.

Whether everyone got to see the line or not, I’m excited for Nikki and Paige’s feud. The two are good friends in real life, and judging by the fact that they decided to tap into each other’s pasts, they’re very willing to go there to sell the storyline. I can’t wait to see how the rest of this plays out. It should be a ton of fun, at least provided we get to actually see all the best zingers.

Ted Lasso has very symbolic props that have become synonymous with the show. One, of course, is the Believe sign. Another big one is the biscuits Ted makes for Rebecca. However, while those baked goods are a lovely symbol of Ted and Rebecca’s friendship, they actually were not a hit on set at first. That became abundantly clear when Hannah Waddingham hilariously noted just how much she did not like eating them.

As someone who has binged Ted Lasso with an Apple TV subscription on many occasions, I have often wondered how the biscuits really tasted. Well, according to Waddingham, they used to be very dry, and she was not afraid to complain about it, as she said on White Wine Question Time:

You know, they say the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and that was certainly the case here. After making her qualms about the biscuits known and making it clear that she was going to eat them while filming, the baked goods got better. To that point, the Ride or Die actress said:

Despite the taste, I’m so happy she committed to the bit and advocated for better biscuits. That’s because these moments where Ted brings them to Rebecca are so important to the show. It’s the thing that bonds them at first, and now it serves as a lovely symbol of their friendship.

Now, these quotes are a few years old, and with new episodes of Ted Lasso currently airing on the 2026 TV schedule, I’m curious how Rebecca’s biscuits have evolved. Hilariously, she has a new obsession with barbecue thanks to her trip to Kansas City in the Season 4 premiere. However, we still love the biscuits and the wholesome Ted Lasso bits that come because of them.

Anyway, getting back to the early days of the biscuits, Waddingham made it clear that they got better eventually. However, according to Jeremy Swift, who plays Higgins, they are just kind of fine. Here’s what he had to say about them on Richmond Til We Die:

Well, I’m happy to hear they’ve improved, and I’m sure Ted would love to know that too.

Now, to see Rebecca, Ted and those pink boxes of biscuits, you can stream Ted Lasso on Apple TV, and you can catch new episodes every Wednesday.

We’re just a few weeks away from the premiere of SNL 52, and we still don’t know which cast members the show is adding or even bringing back. With the exception of Chloe Fineman, who announced her departure much earlier in the summer, it’s been crickets on the fate of every single other person. Diehard fans, including myself, are starting to get really antsy, which is probably why one brief exchange during an interview at the Minnesota State Fair had SNL fans potentially overreacting this weekend.

Featured Player Tommy Brennan, who joined the SNL cast last season, stopped by The Jason Show on Saturday. For those of you who don’t live in the Twin Cities, The Jason Show is a local talk show in which Jason Matheson interviews locals and celebrities passing through the area. He’s been broadcasting from the Minnesota State Fair and had on the St Paul raised Brennan to plug his stand-up, talk crap about Wisconsin and answer questions about SNL.

During the interview, Matheson asked if he’s able to relax more now that he’s heading into his second season. Brennan said no but admitted it’s nice to understand the routine and which bathroom is the right one to poop in. The exchange was clipped and posted on social by SNL fans, some of whom took it as the comedian confirming he’s headed back to Studio 8H.

Not so fast though. I like Tommy Brennan and definitely want to see him back. With a little more time, I think he can continue to develop into a key role player and maybe more, but at no point during the interview did he actually say he was coming back. He just answered the question about becoming increasingly more comfortable. You can watch for yourself. The moment in question happens at 23:30.

I’ve been saying this for the last two or three weeks, but I’m just going to continue the refrain. This has to be the week where we start getting some official confirmations. We know SNL already held a bunch of auditions to possibly add new cast members, and the premiere is locked in to hit the TV schedule on September 26th. That means everyone involved needs to start making plans and get the wheels in motion to pull off ninety minutes of live television in a little less than three weeks. Last year, a lot of the news broke the first week of September.

I expect an overwhelming majority of the cast to return. It feels like Ashley Padilla is a potential breakout star the show can really build around, and the younger supporting pieces look like they're getting more comfortable with each appearance. Throw in some old standbys like Kenan Thompson, Mikey Day and Sarah Sherman, and there's a really good base to build from. That being said, Lorne Michaels typically likes to tinker a little here or there to keep things fresh; so, it would be a surprise to see every single person back.

On an unrelated note, if you’ve never been to the Minnesota State Fair before, it’s a delightful time. The area is really beautiful this time of year, and the people are amongst the nicest in the entire country. Throw in a ton of food options, rides and carnival games, and I cannot recommend it enough.

Robert Pattinson seems to be landing a lot of big gigs and is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most reliable actors. He's already being praised for his performances in The Drama and The Odyssey this year, and he has too big films opening in the next couple of months, Primetime and Dune: Part Three. There was a time, of course, when nobody knew who the actor was, before he got his big break in Twilight. Now, Pattinson is opening up about buying an expensive car amid that fame, and it didn't pan out like he imagined.

In a recent interview with GQ, Pattinson opened up about some of the big buzzy projects he’s been in this year, as well as reflecting on what it was like when he first became very famous. Pattinson's casting as Edward in Twilight (as the book series became a phenomenon) pushed him into the stratosphere, and that came with financial benefits. While some stars purchase jewelry or watches when they first start making a lot of money, Pattinson apparently eyed an automobile. He said:

This feels like the blueprint for a “dream car,” especially for a kid. It’s cool, it’s flashy, it’s masculine and it has a cinematic presence. All in all, that's exactly the kind of car a child would imagine a movie star driving. However, all the reasons to get a Shelby Mustang are the same reasons the car is so impractical, especially when it’s an older, vintage model. Pattinson learned that very quickly:

Especially considering Pattinson was so famous during this time, I can imagine this being quite embarrassing. It’s a bit humiliating for anyone when their flashy car breaks down and they have to get out and push it. It makes it even worse when you are the guy from Twilight and everyone knows who you are. I’m sure it was a humbling experience, though, in retrospect, considering pushing a car isn’t always on the list of things you expect to do as a rich movie star.

I feel like the car purchase is a right of passage for young movie stars. Even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck talked about stupidly pouring money into matching Jeeps when they first got their first big checks. It’s kind of a trend, and I'm not surprised Pattinson did it when he first got famous, especially considering he was so young. Now, it seems like he has certainly upgraded, with both the practical car that works and the Batmobile we will get to see him drive again, based on The Batman: Part II set photos.

When Robert Pattinson isn’t driving a mustang or a Batmobile, he can be seen just about everywhere else. You can check out his performance in The Drama now with an HBO Max subscription. Fans can also see him in The Odyssey, which is in theaters now, as well as other upcoming 2026 movie releases Primetime, which is in theaters on September 25th, and Dune: Part 3, which hits cinemas on December 18th.

Alright, all you non-GenXers, I’m about to Boomer-splain something, so gather ‘round. Howard Stern, whose new show will be streaming on HBO Max as part of the 2026 TV schedule, is a big deal for good reason. It might not be obvious to anyone under 40, so I’m here to get into why those in Generation X like me still think of him as the “King of All Media,” despite not being very culturally relevant for at least a decade (and maybe more). Let me tell you, in the ‘90s, he was everywhere, and he was as culturally relevant as the cast of Friends. So turn down your radio and let’s get into it.

Howard Called Himself The King For A Reason

You probably know that Howard Stern is a radio host on satellite radio. You might even know that he had a hit movie in the 1990s with 1997’s Private Parts (and its stacked cast). He calls himself the “King of All Media,” because in the ‘90s, he was the most popular morning radio host in America, and he had a hit movie, yes, but he also had two New York Times bestsellers (Private Parts in 1993 and Miss America in 1995) and a wildly popular daily TV show on E! called simply Howard Stern, (which was best-of snippets from his morning radio show). This was all years before he hosted America's Got Talent.

Of course, the self-bestowed title was partly in jest, but Howard wasn’t wrong when he said he was on top of the mountain across media types. Hell, even the soundtrack to Private Parts went to #1 on the Billboard charts. Not only were his books, movies, and shows on top, but because of his constant battles with the FCC (not to mention his legendary celebrity interviews), he was in the news almost every day, it seemed like. In the mid-to-late ‘90s, there really wasn’t a bigger star in America.

He’s Returning To TV, But It’s Not The Same

I don’t know when I first heard about Howard Stern and his merry band of idiots, but when I was in high school in the early ‘90s, his show wasn’t on where I lived. When I got to college in Boston, though, his morning show was rebroadcast for the afternoon drive time on one of the radio stations there. That’s when I really started listening to him, and by the time The Howard Stern Radio Show hit E! in 1998, I was already a big fan.

The show ended when he made the move to Sirius (now SiriusXM) in 2005, but it was recently announced that he is returning to cable TV (sort of) with The Howard Stern Show on HBO Max. Ok, it’s streaming, not cable, but you get the point. I blame Gary. The show kicks off on September 17th and will drop weekly on Thursday nights. I’ll admit that I haven’t listened much to Howard in the last decade or so, but I’ll definitely be using my HBO Max subscription to tune in to the new show, and hopefully it recaptures some of that old glory I used to love so much.

Long Live The King of All Media!

Last season, we had to wait quite a while for the crossover between Sheriff Country and Fire Country. However, when the shows return on the 2026 TV schedule, the two departments will be working together again sooner than I expected. Now, we know a bit more about this upcoming event, as Sheriff’s showrunner revealed one character pairing that I’ve been dying to see.

Ever since Manny took over as the chief at Station 42, I’ve been wanting him to share extensive screen time with Edgewater’s sheriff, Mickey. While they’ve interacted, it's never been in a super big way. Thankfully, that’s about to change, as the two bosses will have to really work together in the crossover episodes. Explaining why Mickey and Manny will be spending time together, Sheriff Country’s showrunner Matt Lopez told Deadline:

Well, this sounds juicy! But before we dive into my theories about why, let me give you a few details about this crossover. In Sheriff Country’s episode “No Way In,” a prison break will lead to a hostage crisis. Max Thieriot, who plays Bode, Kevin Alejandro, who plays Manny and Jules Latimer, who plays Eve, will guest star in it as well. Then, in Fire Country’s episode “No Way Out,” a manhunt will begin, and Station 42 will join forces with Mickey and her deputies to put an end to this situation. In that Fire episode, Mickey actress Morena Baccarin, Boone actor Matt Lauria, Cassidy actress Michele Weaver, Skye actress Amanda Arcuri, and Hank actor Ian Quinlan will all appear.

So, this means we could get to see Bode and Boone back together (after their stellar crossover partnership last season), and there will be plenty of other character combos too. Most notably among them will be Manny and Mickey, I think.

What got me excited about their pairing is the potential friction between them. As Lopez stated, there are “personal stakes” with this prison break. Manny has been an inmate at Three Rock and has a history with the law. He’s likely more sympathetic towards people potentially causing trouble than Mickey will be. So, I think that’s where the “push and pull” will come in.

We also know that Manny is someone who will follow his heart, not orders, if he feels it's necessary. So, I imagine that his ideas for dealing with this situation will be quite different from Mickey’s, and it could cause conflict as they work to solve the problem at hand.

That’s all very exciting to me. As someone who was thrilled when Max Thieriot showed up in Sheriff Country and someone who really enjoyed Mickey’s introduction on Fire Country, I live for moments like these. So, I’m looking forward to seeing a character pairing we haven’t gotten much of before, and I really can’t wait to see how they both work together and clash.

Now, to see all this go down, this crossover event will air from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, November 6, on CBS. Before that, both shows will kick off their new seasons on Friday, October 9. While we wait for all that, you can stream both Fire Country and Sheriff Country with a Paramount+ subscription.

Michael B. Jordan’s career has been on a steady incline for the past two decades or so, hitting a peak when he took home his first Oscar this year for playing not one, but two characters, in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. Yet it’s clear that Jordan has even higher ambitions than just acting, as his sophomore directorial debut, The Thomas Crown Affair, will release as part of the 2027 movie schedule. After acting opposite Jordan in the upcoming action remake, Adria Arjona shared a take on what it’s like working with him when he's in the director's chair.

This iteration ofThe Thomas Crown Affair is especially exciting for Jordan, given it’s his first on-screen role following his Oscar win, but also because it’s his first time directing since 2023’s Creed III. In both films, Jordan plays the lead and directs, something that very few Hollywood professionals can successfully pull off. However, Arjona, who replaced Taylor Russell as Thomas Crown’s love interest and investigative adversary, had nothing but praise for the 39-year-old director during her conversation with USA Today:

These comments from the Andor actress aren’t surprising, as Tessa Thompson had similar comments regarding Jordan’s directing on Creed III. Given it was Jordan's first directorial attempt, Thompson said she was at first worried on how it would affect his acting scenes. However, she said Jordan was easily able to slip back into his role after checking the monitor, being completely present with her in the scene from the moment he called “action.”

Creed III was a very different environment from The Thomas Crown Affair though, something Jordan addressed himself. He admitted that even though this wasn’t his first time directing, there was still a significant learning curve with TCA. A lot of it was shot on location in London as opposed to a studio lot, and the crew had shorter days, meaning there was less room for error. Jordan was also working with an entirely new group of actors, whereas with the boxing threequel, he had been acting with the same cast for years.

It was a challenge he aced apparently according to Arjona, but is anyone surprised? After seeing Sinners (twice) in theaters, it was clear to me that the Fruitvale Station actor should win the Academy Award, something Arjona told him with more certainty months before he was even nominated:

I’m always forgetting that movies film years before they’re released, and it seems wild to me that Jordan was knee deep in Thomas Crown amid all the Sinners hype and Oscar nominations. Upon hearing that he specifically requested Thomas Crown from Amazon MGM, and that he was so invested during filming despite external distractions, I am so hyped for this upcoming film.

The Fahrenheit 451 actor has continually emphasized his version of the hit 1999 and 1968 action films is not a reboot but rather a reimagining of the billionaire art thief’s story. However, I have complete faith in his adaptation. Jordan is easily one of Hollywood’s most debonair leading men, in line with previous Thomas Crown headlines Pierce Bronson and Steven McQueen, and, based on the teaser trailer for Jordan's version, he’s nailed the role and tone of the franchise.

I have no doubt Michael B. Jordan will make waves when The Thomas Crown Affair hits theaters on March 5, 2027. And who knows, maybe it'll even earn hims another Oscar nod, perhaps for directing this time. Of course, if he ends up winning an Oscar in 2028, I’ll also be the one saying I told you so.

Vision is back, as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s resident android is headlining a new show that’s set to premiere as part of the 2026 TV schedule. I’m talking about VisionQuest, which will see the white iteration of Paul Bettany’s beloved character wrestling with the technological demons of his past in order to determine his future. Of course, that future is a little murky right now, as it’s unclear whether fans will get to see more of the character after his upcoming Marvel series. Now, Bettany is providing an enigmatic perspective.

The MCU doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, which means there are plenty of stories that have yet to be told. With that in mind, it’s hard not to wonder whether Vision might be involved in what’s to come. SFX Magazine on CinemaBlend had the opportunity to chat with Bettany about his journey with this character (who made his debut in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron). When asked whether there would be a place for Vision in this continuity post-VisionQuest, Bettany said the following:

By this point, the Amadeus star is well trained in the art of not sharing spoilers, so it doesn’t surprise me at all that his answer isn’t too specific. The comments do suggest, however, that there’s hope for Vision to reappear at some point. As someone who’s long enjoyed Bettany’s portrayal of the Ship of Theseus-citing hero, I like the prospect of him potentially remaining in the fold. Bettany, for his part, also has genuine affection for his alter ego, and he shared his reason for continuously returning to him:

I predict that people will continue to talk to Paul Bettany about his character during and after VisionQuest’s run this fall. Created by Star Trek alum Terry Matalas, the show picks up years after the events of WandaVision and sees White Vision in hiding. At the same time, he continues to study humans while also retreating into his mind and communing with the A.I. programs in his system. That includes his tyrannical father, Ultron, who’s once again played by James Spader, whose relationship with Vision sounds dysfunctional and fun.

As for what might come next for Vision after this show, that’s hard to predict. The obvious prediction would be that he could return in either Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, which could have a long-lasting impact on the MCU. Both of those team-up flicks are meant to be culmination films, though, so it would make sense for the android to pop up somewhere within the stories.

Even if Vision isn’t involved in either of the Russo Brothers’ upcoming Marvel movies, though, I’ll still be holding Paul Bettany sentiments close. I’m not sure a number of fans are ready to pull the plug on this robotic hero.

Check out VisionQuest, which premieres on October 14, with episodes made available to Disney+ subscription holders weekly after that. MCU fanatics can also stream Vision’s other appearances in the cinematic universe using that same subscription.

As the family of Bruce Willis shared in early 2023, the Die Hard actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. That means he has a disorder that causes damage to his frontal and temporal lobes in his brain that affects his behavior, personality and language. But that same year, Rumer Willis also made him and Demi Moore grandparents when she welcomed her daughter. Now, she’s already seeing some inherited traits from her famous parents in the toddler.

Rumer Willis’s daughter, Louetta, was born on April 18, 2023, as her family was in the middle of dealing with her dad's health struggles. Here’s what the 38-year-old recently said about parenthood:

How sweet is this? Rumer Willis is the eldest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, and now that she’s a mama. She also has more appreciation for her parents than ever, calling them “such weirdos.” Now, she’s starting to see that in little Louetta, and she loves it.

Rumer’s parents met in 1987 when they linked up at a screening of a movie called Stakeout. They got married four months later and welcomed Rumer nine months later. Then, Rumor’s sister Scout arrived in July 1991, and Tallulah was born in February 1994.

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore ultimately broke up in 1998 and finalized their divorce in 2000, but have remained close as they continued to parent their three daughters. Back in 2020, he even quarantined with Moore and his daughters.

Rumer has said that one “bright spot” about her father’s dementia battle has been feeling “so much love and joy and tenderness” from Bruce Willis toward her and his granddaughter. Now, in this new interview with InStyle, she reflected on what’s going on with her dad right now, saying “it’ll never be the way it was”, but she's trying to accept being in “this chapter” with him. In her words:

About a year ago, Bruce Willis’s wife Emma Heming shared that the family made the difficult decision to move him into his own one-story home with a 24-hour care team. His family, including his youngest daughters with Heming, 14-year-old Mabel and 12-year-old Evelyn, are constantly there for meals and visits.

Following Bruce Willis’s diagnosis, Emma Heming has become involved in advocating dementia research. And Rumer has been teaming up with Function Health to encourage people to take the company’s various lab tests that can help determine which medical conditions one may be susceptible to. Bruce Willis’s dementia cannot be easy for Rumer Willis and her family, but it sounds like Louetta is bringing all the smiles to the Hollywood family and showing signs of taking after them already.

For some, it's never too soon to celebrate Halloween. Some probably started binging the best horror movies well before October, and I'll admit, I'm compelled to do the same. Instead, however, I'm doing a bit of pregaming this time around and intentionally seeking out movies that are disturbing and terrifying, but not necessarily horror.

Fortunately, my HBO Max subscription has been a great resource for this, as it's loaded with thrillers, dramas, and true crime movies all that wouldn't technically classify as Halloween or horror movies, but are great all the same. Here are three of my top picks for those wanting to baby-step their way into spooky season.

The Long Walk

I don't think I have to say a lot to explain how a movie adapted from a Stephen King story could be horror-coded, but The Long Walk is more terrifying because of how horrifically dystopian it is. The movie handles the gore similarly to what one might expect in a zombie movie, and for book readers, the ending is completely different. The overall message is still there, however, and as we said in our review, it creates an incredibly bleak and dark film.

They Will Kill You

They Will Kill You has all the makings of a horror movie, but is decidedly a comedy as a woman tries to save her sister after she works for a hotel jam-packed with mysterious residents. It would be a scary movie if the protagonist wasn't as equally skilled at combat as The Bride in Kill Bill. With the possibility of a sequel, this would be a good one to watch just in case!

Murders At The Burger Joint

HBO Max is home to some of the best true crime documentaries one can watch, but not all of them can send a chill down your spine. Murders At The Burger Joint is one of those short documentaries that just boggles the mind, especially for those who remember it. The whole story centers around the murder of four Burger Chef employees, who were found deceased in the woods twenty miles away from the fast-food place.

It's a short watch, but one that will certainly inspire readers to go down the rabbit hole and try to search for more answers. It's also just a bleak reminder that as wild as some of the horror movies we see are, even the most unlikely of crimes happen from time to time.

These aren't the only great movies for people who want something eerie to watch, so be sure to search around and see what's available. I have to admit, I love the idea of pregaming the horror binge I'll go on when October arrives, though we'll see how it impacts my mood long-term, being exposed to such bleak stuff.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are entertaining stars on their own but, together, they’re nothing short of comedic excellence. For years, Reynolds and Jackman have had a faux feud, which has seen them try to one-up each other in any way possible. As of late, that humorous friction has subsided a bit, as the two A-listers have been somewhat busy as of late. The rivalry was recently reignited this week in a big way, though, and I’m enjoying every moment of it.

This latest chapter in the Jackman/Reynolds saga unfolded in Valencia, Spain, where the two actors went head to head in a major event. Both men took part in a celebrity sailboat race (and, yes, you read that correctly). Jackman rode as a member of the BONDS Flying Roos' Australian boat, while Reynolds joined Team NorthStar Canada's vessel. The race was very close, though NorthStar pulled off the victory in part due to a penalty that the Aussies were handed. And it’s all been shared to Reynolds’ Instagram. See the video:

Up to this point, the Deadpool & Wolverine stars’ feud has mostly been limited to snarky back-and-forths on social media. Even Reynolds’ own mother got wrapped up in the humorous drama on one occasion. I never imagined the pair would take their friendly rivalry to the waters off the Malvarrosa Beach. However, I’m not mad at it, and I appreciate their competitive spirits. What I also loved was the fact that the two nodded to their Marvel characters by wearing yellow and red helmets.

It’s high time these two started busting each other’s chops again, but don’t be fooled. There’s definitely love between these two, even if they continue to throw jabs at each other. I think the playful nature of their bond is best summed up by Bonds Flying Roos’ account:

That’s definitely far from the first middle finger to ever be exchanged (up front or behind someone’s back) in this wild friendship. Over the years, the two have taken breaks from their rivalry, like when they called a truce to promote D&W back in 2024. And, during that same year, Reynolds also put the fake feud aside to honor Jackman’s birthday. What both men seem to seriously agree on is that their relationship works due to the fact that they can rely on each other for advice and guidance.

What some may be wondering now is when these two might appear together on screen again. It’s been rumored that Jackman and Reynolds will reprise Wolverine and Deadpool, respectively, in Avengers: Doomsday, but that’s yet to be officially confirmed. However, amid the film’s presentation at Disney’s D23 a few weeks ago, Jackman appeared in a “hostage video” in which he was seemingly coerced into asking for a role for himself and a pal. That seemed like a humorously blunt way of alluding to the pair’s involvement.

At present, though, I’m just still chuckling over this video of the sailboat race, which now gives Ryan Reynolds some serious bragging rights. I wouldn’t be surprised if that victory were to come up a few (dozen) times the next time he and Hugh Jackman do press. Should that happen, I look forward to seeing how Jackman rationalizes the loss and shades his good buddy. Let the faux feud continue!

I’ve been excited about every film Robert Pattinson has released on the 2026 movie schedule; however, Primetime is the one I’ve been most curious about. In the upcoming A24 movie, the actor plays To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen. Now critics have seen this thriller, and they are saying very similar things about the leading man’s performance.

To Catch a Predator was an infamous and controversial series on NBC hosted by Hansen. It ran as part of Dateline from 2004 to 2007, and it used sting operations to catch alleged sexual predators who thought they were meeting with someone underage. Primetime is inspired by this, and Pattinson gives a wild performance in it. Whether they loved the movie or not, critics seemed to all agree on that front. Calling the actor’s performance “dizzying” in his review for BBC, Nicholas Barber wrote:

Later in the review, Barber wrote that Pattinson’s performance is “exaggerated and theatrical without ever being arch.” He also noted that he thinks this is “the best performance yet from the most intriguing actor of his generation.”

Jessica Kiang’s review for Variety specifically dove into Pattinson’s impression of Chris Hansen. The actor has said he would listen to podcasts to really nail down Hansen’s voice, and admitted that “it’s very hard to do.” However, it sounds like he nailed it, commenting on his “physical mannerisms” and his “vocal impersonation,” the critic wrote:

Along with complimenting Pattinson’s work, the reviewer also noted that the rest of the cast, which includes Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever, delivers “career-best screen work.”

Many reviews cited that it’s not just the subjects of To Catch a Predator who are framed in a guilty light. It also frames Hansen and “almost everyone involved with the show as some kind of seducer too,” as IGN’s review from Siddhant Adlakha explained. He also noted that while Chris Hansen has already been critical of Primetime and probably won’t like Pattinson’s performance, others will likely love it:

Like other reviews, this one goes on to compliment Pattinson’s impression of Hansen, while also saying that he “sets the screen ablaze” with his “heightened” take on the TV personality.

Overall, critics agree that The Batman actor “really sinks his teeth into the questionable ethics of Hansen,” as THR’s David Rooney put it. However, while the performances were great, this critic wasn’t totally sold on the movie, as he wrote:

Next Best Picture gave the film a 7 out of 10. However, despite criticism that “the screenplay often focuses on unimportant aspects of the story,” the performances are top-tier, with it highlighting the notion that Pattinson has given another great performance in 2026. He’s not the only one deserving of flowers, though, as Ema Sasic wrote:

It seems like Primetime could lead to polarizing reactions, and critics seem to range from positive to mixed on it. At the time of this writing, it’s sitting at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.

No matter where you fall on it, though, Pattinson’s performance as Chris Hansen stands out and adds another feather in his cap of 2026 movies, which include Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed adaptation of The Odyssey and the polarizing yet well-reviewed The Drama. So, to make up your own mind about Primetime, and to see if Robert Pattinson’s performance, you can catch Lance Oppenheim’s film in theaters on September 25.

Anyone who officially kicks off the Halloween season at the start of September gets our stamp of approval, and Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights is once again earning stamps aplenty in its 35th year. Both U.S. coasts are sharing major IP for houses based on Oscar winner Sinners, the all-time classic Hellraiser and more — with a special tribute to heavy metal icon Ozzy Osbourne in the mix — with differing houses based on original ideas. Along with a variety of Scare Zones, shows and the like.

Because there are so many different attractions to check out, as well as event-exclusive foods, drinks, and merch to peruse, there’s always a risk of not being able to enjoy every single experience. (And that’s not even taking into account those long lines.) So for those who want to stress less by knowing the absolute must-visit haunted houses before heading to each park, CinemaBlend is here for you, with a quick and spoiler-lite breakdown of what to prioritize and why.

This year’s event was so fun that we’re already thinking about which upcoming horror movies will be immediately successful enough to inspire must-see houses next year. But that’s in the distant future, so let’s focus on the fear…er…the here and now.

Can't Miss HHN 35 Houses At Universal Orlando Resort

Nick Venable: I was invited to Universal Orlando Resort for Halloween Horror Night 35's opening night, and thus had the advantage of experiencing nearly everything there was to experience. (Shout out to Jordan!) I was very pleased to discover that all of this year's houses were genuinely worthy of visiting in any capacity. The Fortnightmares area didn't quite do it for me due to a general lack of awareness on my part, but that was the only whiff for me. And away we go!

#5: Sinners

• Best House For: Blues music, vampire fanatics
• Be Sure Not To Miss: Annie
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Halloween rarely has as much scary swagger as Club Juke, and I love seeing any haunted house with so many Black performers on display. It's also the first Best Picture winner to get an HHN house.

#4: Jack & Oddfellow: Chaos & Control

• Best House For: Longtime fans of HHN lore, fun-house-esque rooms
• Be Sure Not To Miss: The actual story behind the house, which is technically a prequel/preface to the very first HHN event.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Jack the Clown is the greatest HHN icon of them all, at least in my mind, and each return is better than the last, and the same could be said for Dr. Oddfellow. Also, both the spinning tunnel room and the tilted room are classic amusement park gimmicks that never get old.

#3: Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness

• Best House For: Ozzy Osbourne fans, big animatronic creatures
• Be Sure Not To Miss: A few touching appearances from Ozzy himself in the pools surrounding the bases of the trees in the very first room of the house.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Regardless of your level of Ozzy Osbourne fandom, each room brings life album covers, songs and pop culture moments in massive ways. It has quite possibly one of the coolest animatronic moments I've ever seen.

#2: H.R. Bloodengutz Presents: A Halloween Fright-Tacular!

• Best House For: Fans of B-movie legends Elvira and Svengoolie, kooky and off-the-wall themes
• Be Sure Not To Miss: That disco dancer
• Why It Deserves Your Time: H.R. Bloodengutz is a hauntingly hammy hoot, and this house delivers the widest variety of ghoulish subject splatter - er - matter.

#1: Hellraiser

• Best House For: The most impressive set piece and use of IP, Cenobites fans
• Be Sure Not To Miss: Butterball!
• Why It Deserves Your Time: First, Clive Barker specifically requested the house showcase just as much sordid pleasure as tortured pain, and it shows. Second, you get to actually walk into the Lament Configuration, and it's impossible not to feel giddy. Third, Doug Bradley re-recorded Pinhead's highly quotable film dialogue for the attraction. It's truly the best of all worlds (and nether realms) for Hellraiser fans, and haunted house visitors all around.

Must-Try-To-See Beyond The Houses

• Downtown Clowntown: Not a good place for those who most fear clowns and characters on stilts, but for everyone else: a honkingly colorful eden. All the Killer Klowns from Outer Space costumes and set pieces are a delight.
• Nightmare Fuel: Blood Noir: Watching extremely athletic, attractive and charismatic performers in vampire costumes flipping, flying, fighting, and playing with fire is among the coolest things anyone can do in a theme park after midnight. (Or before it.) Watch out for the splash zone, though.
• HHN 35 Merch: After all the money spent just getting to the event, sometimes souvenirs can be hard to justify. Or impossible. Because you gotta buy something. How often are you going to find licensed Sinners or Evil Dead Burn merch out in the wild? And yes, I absolutely bought a coffee mug decorated like Hellraiser's Lament Configuration.

Can't Miss HHN 35 Houses At Universal Studios Hollywood

Sarah El-Mahmoud: I was invited to Universal Studios Hollywood for Halloween Horror Night's opening night on Thursday, September 3rd, and had a blast with all the spooky offerings this year. Before walking through the arched entrance, I was most stoked to experience the houses for Sinners and Stranger Things 5, but found myself more entertained by the original offerings than I was expecting. Let's get into my favorites:

#5: KILLceañera: Music by SLASH

• Best House For: Slow-Burn Frights
• Be Sure Not To Miss: Before you walk into the maze check out above the house for a special performance.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Every year there's a house that really feels like it can get under my skin and make me feel the suspense of a horror movie, and that was KILLceañera for me this year.

#4: Hellraiser

• Best House For: Gorehounds
• Be Sure Not To Miss: It's a long house, so it's easy to get stressed at the end, but stay steady to get all the wild scares.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Whether you're a fan of the horror franchise or not, Hellraiser is one of the biggest and scariest houses of the year. It's full of gruesome scenes and jump scares that made me very unsettled.

#3: Sinners

• Best House For: The Cinephile
• Be Sure Not To Miss: All the curated atmosphere and details from Ryan Coogler's movie here. I know it's scary, but take some time to look up, around and through each room you move through.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Sinners was one of our favorite movies of last year thanks to Ryan Coogler's chilling vision. The HHN haunted house pays wonderful tribute to the film by showing off its music, famous scenes and creepy imagery. If you love the movie, you'll feel like you've been inside it after venturing through this house.

#2: Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness

• Best House For: All-Around Creepy Fun
• Be Sure Not To Miss: Grabbing some snacks before going in line. This one was the longest of the night, even with an Express Pass.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Speaking as someone with little attachment to Ozzy Osbourne, I wasn't anticipating this house much, but boy does it deliver. It takes you on a literal "Crazy Train," and all through some fun horror-ific iconography in a way only a Ozzy Osbourne tribute house could.

#1: Dead, Deader, Deadest

• Best House For: The Most Original Scares
• Be Sure Not To Miss: All the sensory changes in a single house.
• Why It Deserves Your Time: Dead, Deader, Deadest is the Haunted House this year that had everything I truly want from a HHN attraction all wrapped up in one. This original house takes you through an abandoned funeral home and it felt that for a moment I was a dead body going through all the twisted experiences that come with that. Stuck in a morgue, incinerator and such, it's my favorite house this year.

Must-Try-To-See Beyond The Houses

• Nikki from Obsession is roaming around Universal Studios Hollywood: It's sort of this Where's Waldo situation because she's been seen all over. Keep your eyes peeled, and check out HHN's Instagram for the daily password to tell Nikki. If you're among the first 100 to find her, she'll give you a gift.
• One Wish Churro: There's a stand on the way to Hogwarts that sells a yummy churro that's packaged in a One Wish Willow box from Obsession. It tastes like an Oreo-flavored Churro, and the box is a great souvenir.
• The Shrieking Banshee: Another new creature stalking HHN (also by Hogwarts) is a huge Banshee who's menacing, but a lot of fun to be scared by.
• The Ozzy Bar: If you're looking for a spot to grab a quality cocktail (or mocktail), some great food and rock out to Ozzy Osbourne's music, check out The Ozzy Bar on the lower lot next to the Jurassic World attraction.

That's it from CinemaBlend's Nick and Sarah. Here's hoping we help you have the most fun and fright-filled time possible at Halloween Horror Nights 2026.

LL Cool J has been part of the NCIS franchise for well over a decade. He starred as Special Agent Sam Hanna on NCIS: Los Angeles for 14 seasons and then immediately jumped over to NCIS: Hawai’i as a recurring guest star. Since Hawai’i, the rapper has appeared in a few episodes of the Mothership series. Now, he’s starring in another spinoff, NCIS: New York, premiering this fall amid the 2026 TV schedule. LL just recently explained why he's played Sam for so long and, as a fan, I love his take.

Before NCIS: New York was announced, it was hard to say wheheter LL Cool J would ever make a permanent return to the franchise or if he would just keep making guest appearances. So the new spinoff was a pleasant surprise. In a recent interview with TV Insider, LL (whose real name is James Todd Smith) was asked what he enjoys about Sam that keeps bringing him back, and I absolutely love his answer:

That’s the great thing about doing a show like NCIS. An actor can take on the role of a hero, saving lives and putting themselves in harm's way. Overall, a performer is getting the chance to step into the shoes of someone who's completely different from them. Of course, I think LL Cool J is a pretty cool person, but Sam Hanna definitely brings the action. Also, there are so many stories that can still be told about Sam. No matter how long he’s been playing this character, LL will seemingly never get tired of it:

Someone may be tempted to think that after an actor plays the same character for 14 years, the first opportunity you have to step away from the role, you’d take it. However, I'm thankful that LL Cool J immediately went to NCIS: Hawai’i after LA ended, and he’s been on a roll since. I cannot wait to see Sam Hanna regularly again once New York premieres, and I hope the show continues to build on him as a character.

Given LL Cool J has remained a staple of the NCIS franchise for almost two decades, fans may be comforted to know he has no plans to leave any time soon. Of course, it’s hard to tell how NCIS: New York will go but, either way, it seems fans still have plenty of time to spend with Sam.

Luckily, fans won’t have to wait too long for NCIS: New York. The upcoming spinoff is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 6 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, following the Season 24 premiere of NCIS. Episodes will also be available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription on Wednesdays after the show premieres.

Spoiler alert! This story discusses the Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 finale, which can be streamed with either a Netflix subscription or a Hulu subscription if you need to catch up. (And you should get on that, STAT!)

It’s been a long, hot summer without our favorite Seattle surgeons gracing our screens each Thursday, and with weeks still to go until Grey’s Anatomy returns to the 2026 TV schedule for Season 23, I’m starting to get impatient. Thinking back to Meredith Grey’s shocking proposal to Nick Marsh in the Season 22 finale made me realize I hadn’t watched the characters’ meet-cute (if you can call a medical emergency "cute") since that episode aired back in 2018. I decided to do a rewatch, and it was only then that I realized similarities between that episode and the proposal.

Scott Speedman’s debut on Grey’s Anatomy came in Season 14’s “One Day Like This.” It was a one-off appearance from the Felicity alum (or so we thought), whose transplant surgeon promptly returned to life in Minnesota after Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) saved his life (and his kidney). Four seasons later, in the Season 18 premiere, Nick Marsh walked back into Meredith’s life for her greatest love story since Derek “McDreamy” Shepherd. Here’s what I discovered when I rewatched Nick Marsh’s introduction.

Nick Being In The Hospital Wasn’t The Only Thing The Proposal Episode Had In Common With Season 14

There are a couple of pretty obvious parallels between Nick Marsh’s first appearance on Grey’s Anatomy and the episode where he and Meredith get engaged. The surgeon being a patient at Grey Sloan Memorial is a big one, with Meredith yet again saving Nick’s life when he had a blood clot in his renal vein. In fact, if this whole bridge collapse was engineered just to give Nick the opportunity to deliver the following line, I’m perfectly OK with that.

However, what I hadn’t seen before was that both episodes made Meredith reflect on losing her husband, Derek Shepherd. In 2018’s “One Day Like This,” she acknowledges to Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) that despite her and Nick’s obvious chemistry, there was no chance of romance because he lived in Minnesota and was her patient. She said:

Jump ahead to Season 22’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and Nick’s medical emergency allows Meredith to push past the fear of losing another husband. When Nick responds to her proposal by asking how badly he was hurt, she says:

I also noticed a pattern between Nick and Meredith that I hadn’t seen before.

Meredith Has A Way Of Reeling Nick Back In When His Mind Starts Racing

There’s a beautiful thing that happens between these two surgeons that I hadn’t consciously picked up on before. In both Grey’s Anatomy episodes I rewatched, Meredith walks Nick back when his mind starts to spiral. It was in a lighthearted way in the Season 22 finale, when Nick incredulously asks his new fiancée if she wants a wedding, and Meredith nips that in the bud real quick, saying:

He didn’t even have to say all of those things for Meredith to know how his brain worked. The circumstances were more serious at their first meeting in Season 14. Nick Marsh was fretting at the thought of losing his kidney or dying and thus leaving his niece without a guardian. He begs Meredith:

• Nick: Just tell me I didn’t screw this up, Dr. Grey. Tell me I’m not gonna lose this kidney.
• Meredith: Well, we have to wait for your labs to come back. I’ll do an ultrasound, and let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Time and again in that episode, his mind starts to wander to dark places, and Meredith calmly brings his focus back to the facts. I think any good doctor might do the same with any patient, but the fact that she continues to do it throughout their relationship proves just how well they complement each other.

What I love most about these two parallel moments is that they represent the effect Meredith has had on Nick — his mind at one time jumped immediately to the worst-case scenario, but now the thoughts that flooded his head are all the ways he could celebrate becoming Meredith’s husband.

I’d Forgotten How Much Chemistry Meredith And Nick Had Right Off The Bat

It really would have been a missed opportunity if Grey’s Anatomy had never brought back Scott Speedman, because man, he and Ellen Pompeo were electric in that one 2018 episode. Nick was so flirty, calling his hospital stay their first date, despite Meredith’s protests (which, incidentally paralleled Meredith’s insistence that she wasn’t going to sleep when Nick when they reunited in Season 18 more than three years later).

Nick and Meredith really went deep with their conversations that day in the hospital, opening up about their families and what they’d do if they couldn’t practice medicine. That Season 14 episode gave added weight to his effect on her life when it ended on a flashback of a younger Meredith, looking hopeful at the possibility of love while her voiceover said:

No wonder fans got upset when Nick’s lone episode was followed by the introduction of a love triangle between Meredith, Atticus Lincoln (Chris Carmack) and Andrew DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti). Grey’s Anatomy itself had already told us Nick was her best romantic option.

So what’s to come in Season 23 for Meredith and Nick? Realistically, how much we see of them might depend on Scott Speedman’s schedule. His other ABC drama, R.J. Decker, was renewed for a second season, which premieres at 10 p.m. ET Tuesday, September 15.

Assuming, however, that he will make time in his busy schedule to marry Grey’s Anatomy’s titular character, my guess is that the grandeur of their nuptials will fall somewhere in between Meredith and Derek’s Post-It wedding and their heart-wrenching beach vow renewal ceremony from Meredith’s COVID hallucination.

Either way, I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes open for any more callbacks to Meredith and Nick’s sweetest moments when Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premieres at 10 p.m. ET Thursday, October 15, on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.

There are a few competitors on Dancing with the Stars' 35th season who have extensive dance experience. It obviously gives them an advantage; however, it also presents a challenge they have to face head-on. Jenna Dewan is one of the stars set to deal with just that, and her partner, Val Chmerkovskiy, opened up about the “challenge” of being partnered with her and why he’s excited to face it on the 2026 TV schedule.

Stars like Jenna Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. are early DWTS frontrunners in my book, because they have professional dance experience. However, while that’s likely making rehearsals easier for them, they still have an uphill battle when it comes to competing on this show. One of those challenges is the expectations they’ll have to manage from the audience. That’s specifically the challenge Chmerkovskiy pointed out too, as he told EW:

Before he could continue, The Rookie actress hopped in to say that this was “many years ago.” However, that does not diminish how good she is, and it sets the bar high for the pair. That excites Chmerkovskiy, though, as he stated:

A common debate among DWTS fans is in regard to whether stars with dance experience should be allowed on the show. So, both Dewan and Shum have been defending their casting, noting that their experience is not in ballroom dance. Plus, this show is a different kind of beast, so they still have a lot to learn.

However, there’s no denying that they do have an advantage because of their history, and therefore, the bar for them is higher. I mean, I’ve seen Step Up; I know how good Jenna Dewan is. So, yes, I already expect her to be very good. I know other fans feel the same way. Those expectations create a challenge that she has to live up to, and that’s the point her partner was making.

It’s a good challenge, though, and it’s one I’m excited to see them live up to. Along with Dewan and Shum, the DWTS cast is stacked with people who have the potential to make a deep run in the show. From Olympians like Amber Glenn and Ezra Frech to iconic actress Julia Stiles to Savannah Bananas baseball player Jackson Olson, the cast is full of exciting people who are here to compete.

Now, to see if Jenna Dewan and these other stars live up to the challenge, you can catch the two-night premiere of Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, September 15 and Wednesday, September 16, on ABC or with a Disney+ subscription at 8 p.m. ET.

Did you know Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Aniston are real-life besties? The two Hollywood stars met over 15 years ago when they were attending a mutual friend’s wedding and have been close ever since. And as Bullock has just revealed, Aniston is the friend she goes to when she wants to have a fabulous margarita.

The topic came up in an interview between Bullock and Nicole Kidman, since they’re currently promoting the premiere of Practical Magic 2 on the 2026 movie schedule. In the Practical Magic movies, they play sisters who love their “midnight margaritas”. When asked if Bullock has her own margarita recipe, she said this:

Why have your own margarita recipe when one of your BFFs can whip one up? As Bullock added in the People interview:

Hey, if a drink is going to take one out, at least let it be from a good friend. The story had Nicole Kidman’s curiosity piqued, and she said this:

These days, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reportedly great friends, too, so perhaps the three of them all sharing a midnight margarita could happen. While Bullock and Kidman have known each other since making Practical Magic back in 1998, reports say they are “much closer now than they were almost 30 years ago,” when they made the original movie together.

Both Kidman and Bullock must have more in common than ever, considering they are wickedly successful actresses as well as moms who are no longer in their long-term relationships. For Bullock, her partner Bryan Randall died in 2023 after a private battle with ALS. She has two adopted children. Kidman filed for divorce from her husband of 19 years, Keith Urban, last September. She has four children herself, two of which she shares with the singer.

In Practical Magic 2, the actresses reprise their roles as the Owens sisters, who are witches living in a New England town. This time around, Sandra Bullock’s character's daughters are all grown up and played by Joey King and Maisie Williams. As the younger Owens sisters deal with the ramifications of the Owens family curse, Sally and Gilly must deal with a new magical family struggle once again.

Bullock has said that one big reason she wanted to make the sequel was because of how the franchise confronts generational patterns. So, we can’t wait to see it when it hits theaters on September 10.

While we wait for that day, though, you can work on perfecting your margarita recipe while Bullock continues to sip on Jennifer Aniston's.

CBS News’ Editor-in-Chief, Bari Weiss, continues to make changes at the brand and, this past week marked a major development on that front. Following reports, it’s now been confirmed that Norah O’Donnell is returning to CBS Mornings to serve as co-host again. While the announcement has seemingly been met with some optimism from some viewers, there are others who don’t seem so pleased since it’s happening under Weiss’ purview. O’Donnell has since responded to her employer’s detractors.

O’Donnell’s return to the morning news program was announced by the Eye Network this past Thursday, September 3. The news was shared in an official post shared to Mornings’ official Instagram account, with O’Donnell tagged as well. In time, the veteran broadcaster took notice of the less-than-positive sentiments that filled the comment section of the post. She then proceeded to respond to a few of the users, including one who said they loved her but didn’t want to watch CBS News while Weiss was still running it. O’Donnell replied:

Another user expressed disappointment that a “legit journalist” like O’Donnell would continue to work at CBS. O’Donnell simply responded with this comment:

Norah O’Donnell previously co-hosted Mornings from 2012 to 2019, at which point it was still known as CBS This Morning. She eventually became the anchor of the CBS Evening News, holding down that position between 2019 and 2025.

Additionally, she’s served as a correspondent on 60 Minutes (which has also been undergoing staff changes). Despite O’Donnell’s new gig, at least one user suggested she “go to another network” because of Weiss, leading her to say:

Bari Weiss has come under fire for some of the editorial decisions she’s made since being named editor-in-chief in late 2025. Aside from being criticized for the way in which she allegedly runs morning meetings, some staffers have also accused her of exhibiting political partiality via news coverage. Most notably, her decision to “spike” a 60 Minutes story about an El Salvador prison received backlash. One source has also made claims about “utter incompetence" having unfolded at the company since Weiss took over.

However, O’Donnell’s sentiments seem to convey a level of support for Weiss, who reportedly has the full confidence of Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil has also denied experiencing any news bias at the company and has spoken positively about Weiss’ approach. One of the media conglomerate’s newest broadcasters, Tony Phillips, also defended Weiss amid continued backlash. Sources have also alleged that some employees are pleased with staffing changes Weiss has made at 60 and more due to their allegedly being a lack of upward mobility beforehand.

It’s unclear if backlash will continue in regard to O’Donnell’s return to the morning shift (which allegedly displeases co-host Gayle King). Whatever happens, though, it seems she’s ready to get started and isn’t taking stock in the comments that some people are making about Bari Weiss. O’Donnell responded to someone else who said she was “too good to stay with CBS,” prompting her to call that “silly” and say “just watch our show!” We’ll see how many people choose to tune in once those ratings reports come in.

Norah O’Donnell will return to CBS Mornings to co-host with Gayle King and Nate Burleson on Tuesday, September 8 amid the 2026 TV schedule.

After Dolly Parton passed away on August 25, tributes came pouring in from celebrities, and many shared their favorite memories and advice from the legendary singer. Now, Queen Latifah has spoken about the sweet on-brand gesture that the Queen of Country Music made after a long day of shooting their movie together.

Back in 2012, Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah starred in the musical dramedy Joyful Noise, which is about two clashing women coming together to save their small-town choir from shutting down. After a long day of shooting, Parton did something for Queen Latifah that was great for the heart and stomach, as the Chicago actress explained on The Drew Barrymore Show:

Ooh, now that story is making me hungry. It proves how dedicated Parton was to her movies, music, and her food, and it's so incredibly wholesome.

Now, speaking of the movie they worked on together, Joyful Noise had so many catchy tunes, and three of them were written by Parton. According to NPR, she initially wrote 12 songs for the movie, as she humorously said it only took her an hour to write each song. And if she can do all of that and make chicken and dumplings for her co-star, it proves the “I Will Always Love You” singer was a true gem.

Queen Latifah didn’t want her friendship with Dolly Parton to stop after shooting Joyful Noise. She once tried to get the 9 to 5 actress to guest-star on her CBS series The Equalizer. Overall, they did remain close after filming that movie together, as the Living Single actress told Drew Barrymore about a sweet way the "Jolene" singer would stay in touch with her:

Oh, that would have done my heart well to get a pink “Dolly” letter. That color and sparkles are synonymous with the singer, so knowing her stationery was pink too makes my heart so happy.

To that point, Sandra Bullock even recalled the Tennessee native pulling up in her pink tour bus when they briefly worked on Miss Congeniality 2 together. Together, these memories capture Parton’s colorful, warm, and larger-than-life persona that she never shied away from.

Sweet gestures like making chicken and dumplings and sending pink letters must have meant the world to Queen Latifah and will surely always stay with her. It’s a powerful reminder that small actions can make a world of difference.

Now, if you'd like to see the movie these two worked on, Joyful Noise is available to stream on Tubi and The Roku Channel.

Bravo is home of some of the best reality TV shows of all time, namely the Real Housewives franchise. That property is celebrating a whopping 20 years on the network (and streaming with a Peacock subscription) with Ultimate Girls Trip Season 5. But I have to admit that watching Vicki Gunvalson on both that show and Orange County is a bit too much for me. I simply can't handle that much of the OG of OC!

Vicki Gunvalson is one of the first Real Housewives ever, and her tenure on Orange County is truly iconic. Fans were thrilled when she got her orange back as a series regular, but after Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip's premiere, it's become clear that I can only handle one episode of Vicki per week. Because two is making me a little crazy.

Vicki's Personality Is Too Much To Watch Twice A Week.

Vicki Gunvalson has the ingredients of all great Real Housewives. She's a tad delusional, has no self-awareness, and usually doesn't admit that she's wrong. This combination has created some truly hilarious moments of television, as well as some emotionally devastating scenes. I mean, who can forget when Vicki found out about her mother's death on camera?

But she's been a bit of fun sucker on both Orange County and Ultimate Girls Trip so far. Despite her wanting to "whoop it up", she keeps sucking all the air out of the room. Whether she's distributing life insurance paperwork to other Housewives or hyper-fixating on being called a "Debbie Downer" by Emily Simpson, it feels like Vicki isn't necessarily happy to be on camera and with the rest of the women.

While she's got history with the cast of Orange County and will put in some effort (she did that zip line in Vegas, after all!), I'm having an especially hard time watching her on Ultimate Girls Trip. Case in point: the scene where Gizelle Bryant is trying to confront her on a sprinter van, while Vicki is literally working on her computer. She refuses to engage in the conversation at all, despite both Gizelle and Teresa Giuidice trying to argue with her. There are a ton of beloved Housewives that could have taken her spot on RHUGT, ones that wouldn't be literally working other jobs while in the midst of filming.

Over on RHOC Vicki is more palatable, but seeing her twice a week is making my patience for her shenanigans low. Maybe if she was more fun on RHUGT I wouldn't mind her hazing newbie Carmella Garcia or leaving events early. But the combination of both shows is making the longtime reality TV icon almost unwatchable for me.

New episodes of Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip air Sundays on Bravo as part of the 2026 TV schedule, and Orange County does the same on Thursday nights.

It’s been two months since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married in Madison Square Garden, and I’m still chomping at the bit for details. Thankfully, they’re slowly being revealed here and there, with Conan O’Brien sharing his two cents on the ceremony. He specifically opened up about one element that was “perfection,” and it actually isn’t in regard to the couple; it has to do with their officiant, Adam Sandler.

It’s not surprising to know that Adam Sandler did a great job officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. However, the good reviews keep coming in, which further proves how fantastic he was. Case in point: here’s what Conan O’Brien had to say about the Sandman on Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend:

This comment from O’Brien goes right along with what others have said about Sandler’s officiating. While the comedian allegedly didn’t prep much to marry Swift and Kelce, he did bring his signature charm, sweetness and sense of humor, and he did a perfect job.

According to Jason Kelce, he knew Sandler would “crush” it before the wedding even happened, because of the “sweetness” he brings to all his work. He went on to say that the SNL vet was “absolutely fantastic," which his brother agreed with. This all plays into the second half of O’Brien’s thoughts on the Grown Ups star’s officiating, as he said:

As O’Brien noted, this has been said before, and it’s been reiterated over and over again, proving how excellent Sandler was for this gig.

Along with being funny and sweet, Andy Reid said Sandler gave the couple advice too. That advice was to “keep kissing.” According to the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach, the comedian was also “phenomenal” and “hysterical.” So, he was firing on all cylinders, and it sounds like he brought the house down as he married Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

It’s lovely to have that reiterated by Conan O’Brien too. He was one of many A-listers at the ceremony, and he feels like a great person to weigh in on Sandler because they’re both comedians and they’re friends. So, his praise carries weight, and it makes me want to know exactly what the Happy Gilmore star said during the ceremony even more.

Hopefully, someday, we’ll get to hear Adam Sandler’s take on what it was like to marry Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. However, for now, Conan O’Brien saying that the Sandman was “perfection” is enough to hold me over and make me very happy.

The Dune franchise is coming to its epic conclusion soon, and rumors about the last cinematic installment are running rampant. It has a stacked cast that includes returning vets like Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Florence Pugh, and new faces are joining the third film like Robert Pattinson and Anya Taylor Joy, who so far has only had a cameo. Amid the hype, it seems the Dune: Part Three will differ from its predecessors in a key way, and it would mark a record for the franchise.

One of the latest tidbits of information that fans have been pouring over is the potential runtime for Part Three. Notably, the AMC website is listing the runtime as reportedly being 2 hours and 20 min. This is slightly shorter than the runtime of Dune, which has a runtime of 2 hours and 35 minutes and Part Two, which has an even longer runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes. With that, this third installment would hold the record for being the shortest flick in the franchise.

This is pretty surprising, because Dune: Part Three has a lot of ground to cover. The end of Part Two sees Paul Atredies defeating Feyd-Rautha in battle, which kickstarts a holy war. He also breaks the heart of Chani and decides to marry Princess Irulan for political power instead. Of course, as teased by the trailers for Part Three, Paul and Chani welcome children of their own, so clearly there is a lot of story in between that needs to be fleshed out.

The threequel also has the heavy burden of introducing new characters and further developing Anya Taylor Joy’s Alia Atreides and her relevance to the story. And, of course, there still has to be an emphasis on the complex themes of religion and power that circle the Frank Herbert-birthed franchise.

Also, fans who have read Dune Messiah -- the follow-up book to the story covered in the first two films-- know it's a bit of a departure tonally and a little strange. Not only that, but it introduces weird concepts to the world, which carry a lot of narrative weight. It remains to be seen how much director and co-writer Denis Villeneuve will take from the book but, if it’s a lot, he has quite a bit of work to do in just 2 hours and 20 minutes.

However, this shorter runtime might actually be a great thing. Audiences have been campaigning for shorter runtimes for years now, and this may be an attractive way to get butts in seats at the movie theaters. I'd also argue that sometimes being as concise as possible is good for a film and allows any extraneous story to be removed. That can be integral for pacing and might make the ending feel more satisfying in this case. Of course, come opening night, we'll all just have to wait and see if this is the best choice for the film.

You can see Dune: Part Three when it hits cinemas on December 18 as part of the 2026 movie schedule. Fans of the franchise can also revisit the previous Dune films now with an HBO Max subscription.

When it was first announced that a Harry Potter TV series was happening on HBO, curious minds wanted to know who would take over the iconic roles we remember so well from the film franchise. For the part of the lovable Rubeus Hagrid, who was previously played by the late Robbie Coltrane in the films, Shaun of the Dead’s Nick Frost was tasked with filling the big shoes. Amazingly enough, Frost got real about the “spiritual thumbs up” he received to take over Hagrid from the OG actor.

I can’t deny that Robbie Coltrane’s performance as Hagrid was unforgettable. So, I can only imagine the pressure Nick Frost might have felt as he took over the role for the HBO series on the 2026 TV schedule. It sounds like he felt confident while taking on the part, though, because Coltrane gave him a "spiritual thumbs up," as he explained on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum:

That must have been such a beautiful moment for the Paul actor to hear that Robbie Coltrane was a fan of his work. Frost is known for tag-teaming with his pal Simon Pegg on the Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End), which perfectly blended comedy with other genres like horror, action, and sci-fi. So, it's not surprising to me that Coltrane loved his work; a lot of people do.

With the Harry Potter movies being one of Coltrane’s best works, it’s good to know that Frost will be playing Hagrid with the OG actor in mind. While the How to Train Your Dragon actor expressed that he felt some fans may not accept his Hagrid portrayal in the TV series, he said he plans to take what Coltrane did in the films and build on that.

While Robbie Coltrane will always be known as the first actor to portray Hagrid, Frost explained one advantage he has playing a TV version of the Harry Potter character:

Frost does make a great point. While the character of Hagrid had to be condensed in each film, he has a whole season to build him up. Good thing Frost is quite the Harry Potter superfan who’s admitted to having a Harry Potter movie marathon every Christmas and even writing “Hagrid” 7,000 times! In fact, that’s why he signed on to play Hagrid in the first place.

When Michael Rosenbaum asked Frost if he felt any pressure taking on a character Coltrane portrayed for a decade, here was the British actor’s honest answer:

It’s true that Robbie Coltrane had his own interpretation of the J.K. Rowling character, and Nick Frost will have his own, too. Sure, the comedy actor will face criticism while playing Hagrid. However, it appears that Frost takes pride in what he’s brought to the character, and he’ll stand by it despite the pressure and potential negativity. I’d like to believe Coltrane would be proud of him for that.

Robbie Coltrane’s family giving a “spiritual thumbs up” to Nick Frost for taking over Hagrid shows that they trust that the talented actor will do a great job in the famed role. As Coltrane was a fan of Frost from the get-go, it seems fitting that the Truthseekers actor carry on Hagrid’s legacy. You can see how Frost honors both Hagrid and Coltrane in the Harry Potter TV series when it premieres for those with an HBO Max subscription on Christmas Day.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been acclaimed for more than a few reasons, especially the way in which it furthers the journey of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. This new chapter in Parker’s life also includes a few familiar faces, including Zendaya’s Michelle Jones and Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds. Of course, not everyone from the “Home” trilogy was brought back for the fourth installment, including Angourie Rice’s Betty Brant. Now, Rice is sharing her feelings about not being included in the 2026 movie schedule release.

Rice appeared as Betty – classmate of Peter’s at Midtown School of Science and Technology – throughout the first three installments in Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man series. An aspiring journalist, Betty would sometimes find herself caught in the crosshairs of the dangers that Spider-Man must contend with. Rice recently spoke with Collider about not being brought back for Brand New Day. With that, the Honor Society star clarified whether her character was ever meant to be involved in the narrative:

Considering how much has changed in Parker’s world by the time the events of BND are set in motion, it makes sense that Betty wouldn’t be around. That rings true to the point Rice makes about this movie representing “a new era.” And, as she mentions, "everybody forgets" who Peter is by the end of No Way Home, so it makes sense that Betty wouldn't be in the movie. Despite that, it admittedly would’ve been nice to see Betty in some capacity, given how this series has birthed some fun supporting characters. That detail was also mentioned during Rice’s interview, and she agreed:

So, given Betty’s absence, there’s one lingering question: what’s she up to during Brand New Day? Rice has a take on that, and it makes sense:

Hopefully, Brant is indeed on her way to joining a major and respected news outlet within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. When fans last saw her in 2021’s No Way Home, she was interning for J. Jonah Jameson at the controversial Daily Bugle. All of that aside, I’m glad to see Rice has an upbeat attitude about not being involved in this latest Spidey movie. She’s also long shared positive thoughts about her tenure in the MCU, despite having to handle the massive secrecy that surrounds the franchise.

Speaking of which, the future seems bright for the Spider-Man series, and Sony Pictures Chairman Tom Rothman is hopeful about a fifth movie being made at some point. And, even if that’s not the case, the Brand New Day post-credits scene suggests Parker’s story could continue in at least one of the upcoming Avengers movies. Angourie Rice’s Betty may not be involved in any of Peter’s continued adventures either way, but it’s still just comforting to know that she exists within this continuity somewhere.

Check out Rice’s appearances as Betty by streaming the Spider-Man “Home” trilogy with a Disney+ subscription. And, of course, check out Brand New Day in theaters now!

Death is something that all of us experience eventually, and it can often be hard for people to process. While I've written about mourning my late friend while watching Wicked, just last week my grandmother died at 94. She lived a long life, but that didn't make her funeral services any less difficult. And when I got home, exhausted and puffy-eyed, I turned to TV shows like Gilmore Girls to help me continue to process my emotions.

Plenty of TV shows have episodes focused on grief and loss, and those are the exact titles that I turned to after my grandmother's funeral. Namely Gilmore Girls, Six Feet Under, and Girls (with the latter two streaming with a HBO Max subscription). And those episodes are exactly what I needed to continue sitting with my feelings.

I Used My Favorite Shows To Laugh, Cry, And More

While Gilmore Girls recently left Netflix, it's luckily still streaming with a Hulu subscription. After my grandmother's repast I put on Season 4's "The Reigning Lorelai." The episode focuses on the death of Richard's mother Lorelai "Trix" Gilmore. Her passing causes both Richard and Emily to spin out, to hilarious results. It felt good to laugh, and it was remarkably relatable to see the way that funeral services can sometimes make people nutty. I mean, who could forget Emily smoking and drinking after she finds Trix's letter saying she wasn't good enough to become a Gilmore?

After this I tuned into another one of my favorite shows Lena Dunham's Girls. Specifically the Season 3 episode "Dead Inside", where Hannah's publisher and mentor David (John Cameron Mitchell) suddenly dies. The episode shows the beloved group of Girls characters sharing their experiences with death, while Hannah struggles to feel anything but concern about her E-Book. Not everyone handles death and mourning well, and this episode has a great mixture of heart and gallows humor.

After watching that episode of Girls, I took a more serious pivot and really got in my feels. Namely by watching the episode "All Alone" from Six Feet Under, a TV show that actually ended well. This is one of the final episode of the entire series and shows the Fisher Family as they struggle with (SPOILER ALERT) the death of Peter Krause's Nate. The entire episode is an emotional gut punch, because the Fishers are all having a hard time throughout Nate's wake and burial.

Watching this had me back in tears, just when I thought I didn't have any more to offer. I felt seen, because I too was having a hard time emotionally. I understood the immense feelings of loss by characters like David and Ruth, as well as the occasional numbness that Claire had. After all, I hadn't cried until I stepped into the funeral home for my grandmother's services. And when Aunt Sarah (Patricia Clarkson) reads a passage from "Mystic Odes" by the poet Rumi, it was like I was hearing it for the first time. Particularly this passage:

This poem offered a helpful perspective on loss, as well as how to think about my grandmother and other loved ones that have recently died. Namely that it's not always wise to dwell on the specific of their life, but consider the life as a whole. Rewatching this episode brought a ton of emotion out of me, and I'm thankful to have expressed them so honestly instead of holding them inside.

It might sound silly, but I found that watching these episodes of TV allowed me to feel seen, and give pace to continue feeling the complicated emotions that came with burying my grandmother. To quote WandaVision's most iconic line: "What is grief, if not love persevering?"

Lanterns – the latest show to hail from the DCU – is currently airing as part of the 2026 TV schedule. While the show received criticism ahead of its run (and a little of that persists), reactions to the show have been mostly positive, and it has reportedly been bringing in strong numbers for HBO. Naturally, some fans have been comparing it to Ryan Reynolds’ critically panned Green Lantern film. The show’s EP recently compared the show to Reynolds’ film, and I admire his level-headed perspective.

DC fans weren’t exactly kind to Martin Campbell’s Green Lantern when it soared into theaters over 15 years ago. Many have taken issue with the film for a myriad of reasons, including its script, performances and adherence to the source material. One person you won’t find publicly bashing the movie, though, is Lanterns’ Chris Mundy. During the premiere of his new series, Mundy – who serves as showrunner – was asked by TheWrap (as shared on X) to give his take on the GL movie. From there, Mundy said:

To be honest, I’m not a fan of Green Lantern myself. Even though I thought Ryan Reynolds would make for a solid Hal Jordan, upon my first viewing, I wasn’t so enthused with a number of the creative choices made. With that being said, I really like what Munday has to say. What he can appreciate is the fact that both the movie and his show are taking two distinct approaches to telling almost the same origin story. Whether someone likes the film or not, Mundy’s sentiment firmly speaks to the varied creative approaches people can have.

Since Green Lantern’s release, the film has become something of a joke, and even Reynolds is more than in on it. The Canadian actor has taken more than a few swipes at the superhero flick, which also just so happens to be his son’s favorite movie. On the other side of this, there are those who have a level of affection for Martin’s take on the Lantern Corps. In fact, ahead of Lanterns’ premiere, there were some fans who sought to retcon the hate for the Reynolds-led film.

I’d still argue, however, that the 2011 film doesn’t hold a candle to Lanterns, which centers heavily on the uneasy relationship between John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler). While the show dishes out sweet DC references, it also tells a compelling story about a murder in a Nebraska town that Jordan and Stewart must investigate. Although some have complained about most of the action taking place on Earth, Mundy and co. did that in order to ground the story first before taking the narrative to the cosmos.

As the DCU show continues its run, I’m curious as to how this story – which spans multiple time periods – will pan out. I’m expecting an ending that greatly differs from that of its big-screen counterpart, and that’s OK. Chris Mundy’s sentiments should be kept in mind, as they’re a testament to the fact that one needn’t bash one production to lift up another.

Lanterns airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and, at that same time, episodes are available to stream with an HBO Max subscription. And, with that same membership, DC devotees can also stream Green Lantern.

Gal Gadot’s Hollywood career all started with the Fast Family. Before she became best known for being Zack Snyder’s Wonder Woman, she booked her first movie role as Gisele Yashar in 2009’s Fast & Furious. That journey initially ended a few years later when the character presumably died while falling from a moving car. And Gadot just recalled the awkward story behind learning of Gisele’s death.

While now we know that Gisele is alive and well thanks to her surprise cameo in Fast X, back in 2012 someone had to break the bad news to Gal Gadot. As she remembers it:

Gisele Yashar died in Fast & Furious 6 which was directed by Justin Lin. As Gal Gadot told the Happy Sad Confused podcast, she received the news when she was back home in Israel and connecting with the director through an international connection. And at first, she thought Lin was telling her Gisele was going deaf. When Gadot didn’t understand, he had to get more and more blunt with the news so it was clear to her. Funny, right?

At the time, Gisele’s death was a shocking way for the franchise to end her story after being in three films in the mega-franchise. As revealed in Fast X’s final scene, Gisele appears while Letty and Cipher are stranded in the middle of Antartica. Here’s what Gadot thought about her character in the decade in between:

I mean, how the heck did Gisele fall from a cargo plane runway and live? If I was Gal Gadot, I wouldn’t expect I’d be coming back either. I wonder how Fast Forever might explain the mystery.

Gadot’s character is known for her romance with Han, and how she sacrificed herself to save him from being killed. It was a valiant death, but having Gal Gadot back in the franchise for the final installment could be pretty exciting. We can’t wait for the moment Gisele and Han perhaps get to reunite after all these years.

The Fast & Furious franchise is expected to have an epic conclusion with Fast Forever. Last month, Vin Diesel said the movie was going to start shooting in December ahead of its intended release date on March 17, 2028. The Fast & Furious lead also said the most recent script he read made him cry.

While we wait for that, you can see Gal Gadot in her new action movie, Runner now with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Anytime the best parody movies of all time are the topic of conversation, a lot of the same “greatest hits” that we all know and love get namechecked, from stalwarts like Airplane! And The Naked Gun to more modern faves like Popstar and Black Dynamite. But here is where I will argue for a 2026 movie release to be added to the list. No, not the Wayans’ brothers latest Scary Movie sequel, but The Napa Boys.

Written by comedians Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman, with Corirossi serving as director, The Napa Boys isn’t just a parody of one kind of movie or genre stereotype. The comedy sends up high-ish-falutin' fare like Sideways while also paying direct and disgusting homage to high school and college gross-out comedies of the ‘80s and ‘90s. (Did I mention it’s as hilariously cringe as cringe gets?)

Anyone who already feels inspired by my words here can stream The Napa Boys for free on Tubi, and if you don’t come away agreeing it’s one of the best free movies streaming, well…I guess I’m sorry, because I know it isn’t for everyone. For anyone who isn’t yet convinced, let me explain a little more.

The Napa Boys Is Brilliantly The "Fourth" Movie In A Fictional Franchise

An idea that doesn't get utilized that often, presumably because it's a difficult one to crack, The Napa Boys presents itself as the in-universe third sequel — full-title: The Napa Boys 4: The Sommelier's Amulet — in a series of films about wine-loving friends and their wacky adventures. Which means from the jump, the movie's character are referencing past events and characters that the audience is entirely unaware of. But everyone knows the Napa Boys in this reality, to the point where Weitzman's Miles Jr. has adapted their foibles into graphic novels.

The "Boys" in question are Miles Jr., Corirossi's Jack Jr., Nelson Franklin's Kevin, Mike Mitchell's Mitch, and Stiffler. (Sound familiar?) The latter isn't around for this adventure, however, with Jamar Malachi Neighbors stepping into his stead. His character's name? Stiffler's brother. That's not even the squad's only twist, so to speak, as Sarah Ramos' nosey-wosey Puck also tags along as the first "girl" in the group.

The bonkers concept (which fully carries on throughout the entire movie) is handled amusingly, and somehow never gets as corny as movie and TV scenes where two characters share a "memory" in which they lay out every single that happened solely for the audience's sake.

It's Both Wildly Over The Top And Weirdly Understated

The plot centers on a wine competition that the Boys definitely want to win, even if they can't get out of their own way long enough to make it easy on themselves. Which leads to the most gleefully gross and juvenile joke/sequence of the movie, and it's probably the best litmus test for any viewers who may still be on the fence until that point. And that same maximal thread extends to other elements, like the sniveling dingus villain played by Paul Rust, named Squirm. He's the absolute worst and best all at once.

Doughboys co-host and Birthday Boys vet Mike Mitchell is very good at playing "the dumb guy," but is almost dangerously stupid here. Meanwhile, Corirossi's Jack Jr. is like every aggressively horny dude character smashed together

Beyond himself, all Jack Jr. wants is to get his virgin friend Miles Jr. laid following the deaths of his wife and child. (Yeah, he's a widow and father who's still a virgin. What of it?) In the face of all the magnified chaos surrounding him, Weitzman somehow pulls off an understated performance that's still every bit as awkward and yeesh-worthy as everyone else's.

So Many Great Comedians In The Cast

Even beyond everybody noted above, The Napa Boys boasts a solid lineup of funny AF people who pop in and out of the nutty story. Here's a quick rundown of everyone else, from Jay and Silent Bob to breakout Euphoria actress Chloe Cherry.

• Jason Mewes
• Kevin Smith
• Harley Quinn Smith
• David Wain
• Vanessa Chester
• Beth Dover
• Riki Lindhome
• DJ Qualls
• Steve Agee
• Chris Aquilino
• Ray Wise
• Ryan Perez
• Ivy Wolk
• Natasha Leggero
• Mike Hanford

To pour too much more out of my critical decanter would be to give too much away altogether, and The Napa Boys is a treat best enjoyed blind and without too much foreknowledge. So drink yourself blind and start watching!

No, wait. Don't go blind, and don't do anything long enough to cause that. Just stream The Napa Boys for free on Tubi now.

The cast of Full House has always described themselves as a true family, whether they’re bickering at each other or standing up for one of their own during tough personal moments. But every family has that one person who is the glue — the one who makes sure to keep everyone connected when life gets busy, and for the Full House family, that was Bob Saget. Jodie Sweetin opened up about the cast’s dynamic in the years after his death, and man, I’m getting emotional.

Bob Saget passed away in January 2022 at 65 years old, and the sitcom stars all came together — as families do — for his funeral. Even Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made the rare public statement to say goodbye to their TV dad. Since then, though, it sounds like the co-stars may have drifted without Saget there to hold things together. Jodie Sweetin opened up to She Knows, saying:

It’s bittersweet to hear how Bob Saget’s death has affected the Full House cast’s overall dynamic. It doesn’t sound like they keep in touch in the group chat as often as they used to, if Saget was the one facilitating chats and reunions. Then, when they do get together — like when they helped Lori Loughlin return to Instagram — the pain of Saget’s absence is still there.

On the other hand, though, it shows how truly loved Bob Saget was (and is) and how important he was in his friends’ lives. Jodie Sweetin seems to cling to those more optimistic thoughts, as she continued:

Jodie Sweetin isn’t the first or only member of her TV family to talk about how Bob Saget’s absence affects the former castmates. John Stamos previously said that things haven’t been the same for the Full House group since Saget’s death, and that there were dynamics within the family that “America’s Dad” likely would have been able to smooth over.

That’s not to say that nobody keeps in touch. Assorted cast members have continued to attend conventions to talk about their beloved sitcom, most recently when John Stamos, Lori Loughlin, Dave Coulier, Andrea Barber and Jodie Sweetin went full ‘90s as they danced to C&C Music Factory. Barber and Sweetin also have their How Rude, Tanneritos! podcast together, and Candace Cameron Bure seems to have remained especially close to Coulier (he did introduce her to her husband, after all).

The Full House cast is so well-known for having stayed close over the decades, that there’s something a bit devastating about the thought of them drifting apart without Bob Saget there to keep the group chat popping. Thankfully we can at least remember the good times through reruns. All eight seasons of Full House are available to stream with a Hulu subscription.