Great Scott, it’s been over 40 years since Back to the Future first raced into theaters with the power of 1.21 gigawatts. If that fact isn’t mind-blowing enough, the news that Christopher Lloyd is celebrating his 88th birthday definitely should be. After all, I could never really tell how old he was when he first appeared as Doc Brown in the hit '80s franchise. While filming Back to the Future was exhausting for many cast members, Lloyd has always held the sci-fi franchise close to his heart, and he even referenced the beloved film in his birthday posts, but I almost missed it.

The newly minted 88-year-old took to his X account, appropriately named @DocBrownLloyd, to let the world know it’s his birthday. At first glance, the tweet sounds like any ordinary birthday post, but Back to the Future superfans are sure to notice the references. Take a look:

Along with the more obvious reference to saying he's "seen some serious shit" (but more on that later), Lloyd's decision to end his tweet with “the power of love remains” feels like it's a nod to the iconic Huey Lewis and the News song that’s featured in Back to the Future, too. And I almost missed it!

The song, which was written for the first film and became the band’s first number-one hit, is first heard as Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) skateboards to school. Later, Marty and his friends perform a hard-rock version of the song for the Battle of the Bands audition that is interrupted by one of the judges, who just so happens to be played by Huey Lewis himself. The song gets one more round to shine towards the end when Marty finally returns to his neighborhood.

“The Power of Love” is so synonymous with Back to the Future that it’s featured in the subsequent films and the Broadway musical, which Lloyd is also a fan of. In the sequel, Marty attempts to play the song on his guitar with little success due to his hand injury from 1985. The song’s final appearance comes in the third movie when Marty is challenged to a car race by Needles (Flea) and his friends.

As iconic as this Back to the Future easter egg is, it’s not the only one Lloyd dropped to celebrate his birthday. The Emmy Award-winning actor kept his love for the sci-fi franchise going, sharing the following video with his 1.5 million Instagram followers:

The Taxi actor addresses the camera, saying, “I told you, when this baby hits 88, you’re going to see some serious shit.” He also referenced that in his tweet, too. In case it’s been a while since you’ve seen the classic film, this is almost a direct quote of what Doc tells Marty when they’re in the parking lot of the first film, testing out Doc’s time travel machine installed on the DeLorean.

Despite turning 88, Lloyd doesn’t look his age, nor does he act it. The actor, who regularly appears at fan conventions, has continued to work in Hollywood. He was most recently seen in the action thriller Nobody 2, which those with a Netflix subscription can now stream. And he's slated to appear in the upcoming horror film The Movers, which will hopefully wind up on the 2027 movie schedule.

Unfortunately, the Back to the Future franchise is not streaming anywhere for free, but is available to purchase on Apple TV and Prime Video. It definitely feels like the appropriate way to celebrate Lloyd’s birthday.

Taylor Swift has owned all her music for well over a year now. That means it’s been well over a year since she revealed she had re-recorded her self-titled album, and that it could still have its moment to “re-emerge.” Well, it hasn’t done that yet, and Swifties are getting antsy and theorizing about when we might get Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version). That’s nothing out of the ordinary; the pop star’s fans clown like this all the time. However, one theory and an edited post from Taylor Nation have me buying into the idea that we could get Debut soon.

Let’s Talk About Spotify Colors And Release Dates

OK, it’s time to lock in because we’re about to talk about a lot of dates and colors, thanks to catherinemckenzieauthor’s post on Threads. It featured screenshots from Spotify where solid colors served as the background on Swift’s songs, “I Knew It, I Knew You” and “Blank Space," as she explained:

She went on to say that these colors correspond with albums (green for Debut, red for Red and purple for Speak Now). The fact that they overlaid her Toy Story 5 song and a 1989 track implied that the re-release of Taylor Swift could be announced on October 26th. Now, how did she land on that date? Well, here’s the breakdown:

Well, all these dates are correct, and the two dates within this range that don’t have a release date on them are the 23rd and 26th. They’re the “Blank Spaces,” and with “I Knew It, I Knew You” being a country song, it makes me think the announcement of new country music could fill said spaces.

Notably, Swift will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame on October 26, per Billboard. That’d be a pretty cool place to announce the new version of her first album, and it’d be full circle considering her country roots. Plus, the “Style” singer has announced her albums at award shows before…so it’s not like this is unprecedented.

Also, the Easter eggs that this could happen don’t seem to end there, as the fan continued:

Listen, Swift used random words during the Emmys to hint at the “Patient Zero” music video. I wouldn’t be shocked if her writing “night at the museum” in her IG post about the Academy Museum Gala (where she performed "I Knew It, I Knew You," "Love Story," "Blank Space" and "The Fate of Ophelia") was a reference to the fact that the movie of the same name and her first album came out in 2006. So, it's all coming together to paint a Taylor Swift-coded picture.

Taylor Nation Also Uploaded (And Edited) A Debut-Coded Post

Now, to add more clownery to this theory about Debut, Taylor Nation posted about Swift’s Academy Museum Gala performance on October 21, writing:

Well, the use of the word “debut” is suspicious. While yes, it is a fact that she performed “Fate of Ophelia” for the first time at this event, choosing the word “debut” to describe it will get Swifties spiraling about her first album. However, three minutes after that post went up, it was edited to say:

Hmmmmm…well, this certainly has me thinking they realized what they did and were rushing to fix it. While it could very well mean nothing, it does make me wonder if they’re aware that fans are theorizing about Debut.

So, will all this amount to anything? Or will we have to keep clowning as we do with Reputation? The answer is unclear. However, maybe we’ll know a bit more on October 26.

The Dungeon Crawler Carl TV show certainly won't be the first major book-to-screen adaptation to get underway before its source material was complete. I'm looking at you, original Harry Potter movies, and obviously Game of Thrones, though there are surely other examples. I think, if you're invested in the source material and waiting for the next book, it's fair to be some level of wary about this kind of situation.

Speaking more plainly, there's always some concern the author's involvement in the adaptation might impede their ability to finish the story they've been telling. There's also the worry that if the author doesn't have enough say in the adaptation, the finished product might veer too far from what we love about the books. It's with those things in mind that I can't entirely decide if I love or hate Matt Dinniman's recent comments about his involvement in the DCC TV show that's in the works. (One more thing for those with a Peacock subscription to look forward to!)

TV Insider checked in with Dinniman about the upcoming adaptation of his mega-popular LitRPG series. Here's what he told them.

The update is more or less what we knew about the status of the Dungeon Crawler Carl TV show right now. While we wait for more updates about casting and filming, it sounds like the episodes are still being written. From Dinniman's comments, it also sounds like his involvement in that process extends to giving notes on what's being written, and not much more.

I think The Dungeon Crawler Carl fan in me would feel more confident the show was in safe hands if Dinniman were more actively involved in the writing process. He's the mastermind behind the characters we've come to know and love over the span of eight books (so far), after all. Are notes going to be enough to make sure the best of those characters and the world he's built makes it to our screens? I hope so.

On the other hand, I'm among the many Crawlers out there who's caught up on the series through this year's release, A Parade of Horribles, and eagerly awaiting news about the arrival of Book 9 (release date TBD) and eventually Book 10. When Dinniman spoke to Variety back in July, he talked about being "full steam ahead" on the writing process for Book 9, which is comforting to hear, as it sounds like this won't be a Winds of Winter situation.

I think if I had to choose between wanting him to be more involved in the TV show or more focused on finishing the series, I'd go with the latter. So, I suppose I'm going to resume being some range of optimistic to giddily ecstatic about both the next book and the upcoming TV show.

I think the Harry Potter books are a good example of a series that stuck the landing, despite the massive popularity boom and the release of the movies all happening around the same time that books were still being released. It's absolutely possible for all of this to work out in the best way for DCC fans who are waiting for the final books and also excited for the TV show. Matt Dinniman's confidence in the writers of the TV show is, at the very least, a comforting update.

It's an exciting time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with fans looking forward to upcoming Marvel movies like Avengers: Doomsday, while we're getting weekly episodes of VisionQuest for those with a Disney+ subscription. Still, there are a number of big questions that have about the shared universe. Chief among them is if/when we might see Chris Pratt's Star-Lord return. Luckily, someone recently asked the Parks & Recreation star that very question.

Folks who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order know that Guardians of the Galaxy is a fan favorite franchise. The end of Vol. 3 claimed that Star-Lord would be back, but there's been no indication as to when/how this will go down in the years that have passed. While appearing on The Playlist’s Bingeworthy podcast (via Variety), the 47-year-old actor addressed this lingering question, saying:

Well, this is hopeful. While Pratt didn't give any concrete answers as to when Star-Lord will show up next, it sounds like there are still plans for him to return as Peter Quill in the MCU. He's continued to be in contact with the powers that be, even if he's been on a bit of a hiatus since Guardians 3. I'd love some more information, but at least we know that he's still interested in returning as the cosmic hero.

Chris Pratt wasn't included in the Avengers: Doomsday cast announcement, but there are still some fans hoping he'll appear. After all, Kevin Feige confirmed there were more actors included. Case in point: Chris Evans returning as Steve Rogers. So maybe Peter Quill will show up after all.

When we last saw Star-Lord, he had departed the Guardians of the Galaxy, leaving Rocket in charge of the team of superheroes. Peter finally returned to Earth for good, reuniting with his grandfather in the process. He seems to be happy to be back with his family, but superheroes are rarely able to retire for good.

If Pratt doesn't end up appearing in Doomsday, maybe he'll be able to reprise his role as Peter Quill in its sequel Secret Wars. With the multiverse in play just about anything seems possible, and these crossover movies might be the opportunity to bring Star-Lord back into the fold. Fans like me would certainly love it.

The next MCU movie hitting theaters is Avengers: Doomsday on December 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. For now, fans can re-watch Chris Pratt's time in the shared universe over on Disney+.

Tony DiNozzo is still settling into his job as the new director of NCIS, with a lot of new faces still unsure about him. Katrina Law's Jessica Knight is one of those who doesn't know much about Michael Weatherly's character, and if she had her choice, she'd sooner see McGee take the role.

The actress revealed as much during a recent interview with TVInsider. When asked about how she thinks Knight responded to Tony becoming the new director, she gave her perspective on where her character's head is at as new episodes continue on the 2026 TV schedule:

Knight isn't one to rock the boat, outside of a few instances. I never expected her to grumble and shout about Tony DiNozzo taking over as director, but I certainly agree with Katrina Law. Knight would prefer to see McGee with the job. She knows what to expect from McGee because they've worked together for years, whereas Tony still has some unknowns.

The unknowns don't mean she's not willing to give him a shot. Law clarified where Knight stands when it comes to her new boss, and how Tony may just ultimately win her over even if McGee was her first choice:

Katrina Law is excited about Michael Weatherly being on NCIS, especially if it leads to Cote De Pablo returning as well. A Knight and Ziva pairing would be awesome, and we know they've been in contact, with her reporting on Tony's eating habits back to her.

I do wonder just how long Knight will have to deal with Tony in the job, because it feels like he's still struggling with the ins and outs of it. Busting the bad guys is easy for him, but dealing with office cakes in morgue coolers is not quite what he's used to.

Let's also remember that the director position at NCIS is a particularly perilous one. Tony got the job because Director Vance died, and others before him have died as well. Despite being a desk job for the most part, it feels like they have a higher death rate than the actual field agents!

I don't imagine NCIS brought back Michael Weatherly just to kill off Tony DiNozzo, but I do wonder just how long he'll stay in the director position. The previous Director actor Rocky Carroll spent years on the program, and I think there's hope among fans that Weatherly will do the same. I think it's a possibility, assuming CBS doesn't have plans for a Bull revival in the near future.

NCIS continues on CBS on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. I'm loving Tony in the new job regardless of what anyone on the team thinks about it, though they all seem to be fans as well.

Chris Pratt's James Reece finally has a new mission. After a four-year wait that had fans counting down the days, The Terminal List returned to Prime Video on October 21, joining the 2026 TV schedule with all eight episodes of Season 2. Judging by the first wave of reactions, the show has also brought back something else from its 2022 debut: critics and viewers disagreeing about whether it's any good.

The second season currently sits at 57% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on seven critic reviews as of October 22. Meanwhile, its Popcornmeter is at 86%, although fewer than 50 audience ratings have been counted. That's a 29-point gap, and we need to talk about it.

What Critics And Fans Are Saying

For anyone who needs a refresher, the new season adapts True Believer, the second novel in Jack Carr's series about James Reece. Chris Pratt's character is on the run after Season 1, and his latest adventure pulls him into a much bigger international conspiracy. Constance Wu returns as journalist Katie Buranek, while Tom Hopper, Gabriel Luna, and Luke Hemsworth also join the action.

It shifts from the personal revenge story that launched the show, and early critical reaction suggests that change hasn't won everyone over. Nick Schager of The Daily Beast takes issue with the show's conventional approach, describing it:

LeisureByte's Archi Sengupta was even less enthusiastic, awarding the season 1.5 out of 5 stars and calling it "extremely boring."

There are positive reviews in the mix, though. ScreenRant's Nick Bythrow gave Season 2 an 8 out of 10, arguing that it builds on both the first season and the prequel, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf.

FandomWire's M.N. Miller, who scored it 7 out of 10, was also more receptive to the international espionage approach, even while acknowledging that it takes time to get moving, writing:

The audience responses that have trickled onto Rotten Tomatoes are generally much warmer. Several viewers praise the action and Pratt's performance, while others say the follow-up was worth the long wait. Of course, people enthusiastic enough to watch and rate a show the day after it drops aren't necessarily representative of everyone who will eventually stream it.

We’ve Been Here Before

If those scores feel familiar, there's a reason. Critics weren't especially kind to the first season of Terminal List either. Season 1 holds a 42% Tomatometer score from 57 reviews, compared with a whopping 94% audience score from more than 5,000 ratings. We covered that disagreement in 2022, when Pratt shared a response from Carr suggesting the series was made for the people watching it rather than critics.

Interestingly, last year's Dark Wolf prequel brought those two groups much closer together, earning 75% from critics and 80% from audiences. It also introduced several characters who factor into the new season, which makes it worth revisiting if you skipped it while waiting for Pratt to return.

For now, the new season's 57% critic score is up from the original, even if the audience rating has dipped a bit.

Personally, I think The Terminal List Season 2 is really strong. If you enjoyed the first season, I can't imagine you won't enjoy the second. And if you weren't a fan to begin with, I doubt this season will change your mind. Sure, the show does a few things differently this time around, but isn't that what a good sequel should do? Plus, let's face it, The Terminal List is basically an eight-hour action movie. I'd be disappointed if it didn't shake things up a little. So, if you're asking me, I'm siding with the audience on this one. I think Season 2 is absolutely worth queuing up and binging this weekend.

All eight episodes of The Terminal List season 2 are now streaming with a Prime Video subscription, so there is plenty of time for the numbers to move as more people catch up with James Reece.

The Wizarding World has been a global sensation for years now, starting with J.K. Rowling's books and extending to the Harry Potter movies, theme park attractions, video games, and stage plays. We'll be getting another book to screen adaptation with the upcoming Harry Potter TV show, and the pressure is on for it to deliver. After someone did some math, we now have an idea about how much money many gold galleons are being spent to bring the franchise to HBO (and streaming with a HBO Max subscription). Spoiler alert: it's reportedly a TON of cash.

The Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone trailer has teased what to expect from the show's first season, and Season 2 is already in active development. The London Times is reporting that the network is going to give the series a huge budget, on par with other megahits like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us. After some investigation, it's believed that HBO is spending as much as $200 million bringing Hogwarts to the small screen.

So, How Do We Get To This Whopping Figure?

I know this is a staggering figure, but how was the number discovered? Folks came up with it after Plum Jam Productions' filed earnings became public, and did the math to try and figure out the alleged budget of the Harry Potter series. Here's how they did it. First, you need to know HBO had to create a new production company --aka Plum Jam-- in the UK in order to be eligible for UK tax breaks. So any money coming in or out for that company IS Potter related.

Now that's established, they looked at the money listed as spent by the production company brought in in 2025, which equaled £130.6 million. Then, they looked at the amount Plum Jam mentioned the year before, which totaled £18.4 million, or in US dollars $174.5 million and $24.6 million. That's right around $200 million US in spending.

The around $200 million number isn't a confirmed number from the studio, it's just inferred. It's also worth noting the show was still in production until this past May, so there's real reason to believe it could be a bit higher, as money would have had to be pumped into Plum Jam for several months in 2026. Still, it looks like a massive amount of money is being used to bring Harry to TV.

This number does make sense given the scale necessary to bring the magic of the Wizarding World to life. It's also pretty comparable to the money shelled out for other fantasy series on the network. For example, Game of Thrones Season 6 used $10 million per episode, with the total being upward of $100M for the entire season. That's not even including the money spent on publicity for the beloved HBO series. The Last Of Us also costs eight figures per episode. Adding in inflation and just how massive of a scale is needed for Potter, and this alleged number would make a great deal of sense.

The Harry Potter TV series needed to pay a huge amount of actors, crew, and designers to bring Hogwarts to life. Then there's aspects like special effects, CGI, as well as design for creatures and more. There's a ton of pressure for the series to deliver the same level of movie magic as the films, which is going to require a great deal of galleons from the bank vault.

Still, I think it is worth noting even if hundreds of millions are being spent, as previously rumored, that aligns it with the Potter movie themselves. The priciest Harry Potter movie reportedly cost the studio $250 million, but that's before P&A.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone will debut on December 25th as part of the 2026 TV schedule. As previously mentioned, Season 2 is already in development, with Kit Harginton set to play Gilderoy Lockhart.

Katee Sackhoff continues to celebrate her daughter beating cancer, and she has done so every year so far. In a move that may make her the coolest mom this century (so far of course), she showed off the tattoos she and her husband have gotten for their daughter every year she has continued to improve.

As readers continue to enjoy Sackhoff's performance on the 2026 TV schedule in Carrie, she's also been very active on social media, particularly celebrating the show's Battlestar Galactica connections. I've been interested, so I've spent more time on her page, and the actress recently let her followers in on a yearly tradition as their daughter, Ginervra (Ginny), remains cancer-free. Here's the caption (and yes there is a BSG reference):

Ginny was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at eight months old and underwent treatment for three years before her mom said they were out of the woods. This now marks her fifth year, and given how much she's been through, it's great to hear she's absolutely thriving and able to do so without needing treatment. Cancer is such a hard thing to face in general, so it's always amazing to hear a recovery story, and I think the way her parents celebrate her is so perfect.

The video itself shows Katee Sackhoff and her husband, Robin Gadsby, getting their latest Wonder Woman tattoos. What I love is that they both clearly seem to be in a little bit of pain, but they both look so happy doing so.

The tattoos are small, but the significance is huge. Besides, there's only so much space on the human body, so I get starting small and slowly working toward a sleeve as they make their way through life!

I also love the idea in that it shows how their daughter has evolved over the years. It reminds me of the things that my daughter has shown interest in as she's gotten older. If this were my idea, I would have gone from having a Bluey tattoo one year, and something from The Amazing Digital Circus the very next. I'm a little jealous I didn't think of this idea first -- cool dad am i right? -- but I may just go ahead and start it anyway, with Katee Sackhoff getting credit for the inspiration.

Things are on the up and up for Katee Sackhoff, as audiences across the board are seeing her pop up. She's pitching ideas for a Bo-Katan spinoff for Star Wars, and with Season 2 of Carrie now confirmed. I'm happy to see this "cool mom" thriving in 2026, and hoping the good times keep rolling for her and everyone in her family.

As mentioned, Carrie is available to stream right now with a Prime subscription. Readers can also check the actress out on The Mandalorian, which, of course, is over to watch on Disney+. It feels like she's only going to pop up in more stuff from here on out, so continue to watch this sci-fi legend kick ass wherever she pops up next.

We're currently in the midst of spooky season, with plenty of fans watching the best horror movies and TV shows to celebrate. Those with an Amazon Prime subscription were recently treated to Mike Flanagan's Carrie show, which made bold changes compared to other book to screen adaptations of Stephen King's novel. I'm so relieved that Amazon renewed the show for Season 2, especially after some other horror shows were cancelled and left on cliffhangers.

Carrie's Season 1 finale offered a number of narrative threads to be pulled from, including the mysterious cult of witches and Carrie's superpowered friend Emaline. I was worried that we wouldn't get closure on these stories, but luckily Amazon just announced that Season 2 is indeed coming. The announcement came with a statement by Flanagan, which reads:

Same, though. I need to know more about this story, and get some answers about what happens to Carrie and other characters after the horrors of the prom. I've still got PTSD about The Beauty being put on pause after a bonkers final twist. The Shards also ended with huge cliffhangers, and at the time of writing this story that Ryan Murphy show still hasn't been renewed either. After these disappointments and lack of closure, I'm so relieved that we're getting more of Flanagan's Carrie series.

There are a ton of questions about Carrie, so it's exciting that we'll get answers with the show's second season. I'm curious is various characters survived either the prom or their interview with Kate Siegel's Adeladine. Since she famously killed Margaret White, I've been wondering if Tina and Sue were also murdered after their interviews. What's more, I want a confirmation about whether or not Amber Midthunder's Mrs. Desjardin actually died in the gym.

Stephen King has praised Mike Flanagan as the "best adapter of my work", after working on Doctor Sleep, Gerald's Game, and Carrie. The prolific author issued his own statement about the series returning for Season 2, which reads:

King is an EP on Carrie, and will no doubt be helping Mike Flanagan in craft the show's second season narrative. We're likely going to be going beyond the source material, so his involvement is sure to be comforting for those who aren't sure about Season 2.

Carrie is streaming in its entirety on Amazon now as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Hopefully the wait for Season 2 isn't too long; I'm dying to dive back into this adaptation.

Connor Wood apparently wanted one thing from Jennifer Lawrence: confirmation that she knows he exists. With the Oscar winner potentially returning to Panem on the 2026 movie schedule, Wood picked quite a moment to put his celebrity crush out into the universe. The Dancing with the Stars contestant was hoping she'd acknowledge him because he needs, and I quote, “something good to happen to him.” Well, be careful what you wish for, because JLaw apparently heard his prayers and took to Instagram to troll him in the best possible way.

Wood recently sat down with his DWTS partner Rylee Arnold for a BuzzFeed BFF Test, and when the questions turned to celebrity crushes, he named Jennifer Lawrence without hesitation. And apparently, word got back to the actress who only recently joined Instagram, as she left a comment on IG. However, instead of giving Wood the acknowledgment he'd been hoping for, she hit him with this hilariously specific accusation:

Connor. Buddy. The funniest reading, and the one I’m sticking with until somebody produces security footage, is that the No Hard Feelings actress is trolling this man. Given Lawrence's history of hilariously unfiltered public moments, I wouldn't put it past her.

Nothing in the post proves she actually saw Wood wandering Eighth Avenue with a smoothie. Maybe it happened, but more than likely, this is some polite ribbing from the Hunger Games lead. Or who knows, maybe the X-Men alum really did witness the saddest missed celebrity-crush encounter in New York history.

Or maybe she heard a comedian say he wanted Jennifer Lawrence to know he existed and immediately invented a psychologically damaging way to tell him she does. That possibility is so much funnier. The specificity kills me. Not “I’ve seen your videos.” Not “Hi Connor.” She went with Eighth Avenue, a smoothie, and the accusation that he personally ignored her. Funny enough, Lawrence has her own history of awkward celebrity crushes, including admitting she had a thing for Seth Meyers. And yet, that didn't make her go easy on the young man.

For the record, Wood has been very public about the crush for years. Along with the confession JLaw saw, he and Brooke Averick have discussed the Winter's Bone breakout on Brooke and Connor Make a Podcast. So if Lawrence wanted material for a precision troll, she had plenty.

In response, Wood didn't try to investigate the allegation. He did not post a map of Eighth Avenue. He did not demand witnesses. He did not insist he would obviously recognize Katniss Everdeen while holding a beverage. Instead, he reposted her Instagram response (see below) to his own story and added three words: "Going to bed."

Perfect. That is exactly what you do when your longtime celebrity crush publicly claims you once walked straight past her while drinking a smoothie. Real encounter or not, you can't recover from that. Close the apps. Turn out the lights. Try again tomorrow.

Wood currently has other things to worry about, though. He is competing on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars with Arnold, a pairing CinemaBlend previously singled out as one to watch when the cast was announced in September. He has steadily improved through the competition, recently earning his highest score yet during Dedication Night.

However, Mirrorball Trophy or no Mirrorball Trophy, the Die My Love actress may have already handed him the funniest win of his season. He wanted Jennifer Lawrence to know he exists. She apparently knows enough to ruin his night with one sentence.

Wednesday wrapped production on its third season, and Jenna Ortega has wasted no time separating herself from the black looks her gothic character is known for. In fact, lately, she's been rocking yellow and bright outfits to promote her project on the 2026 movie schedule, Klara and the Sun. She also just went against the gothic grain again by wearing a whimsical white dress for a cover shoot.

Wednesday Addams is known for her black fashion, and over the years, Ortega has been adapting her titular character’s wardrobe. She’s worn a wild gothic Wednesday top at a premiere and a gothic fantasy cutout dress at the Golden Globes, both of which were completely on brand. So it’s always both surprising and refreshing to see her in something completely different. For example, I absolutely love the whimsical white dress she wore for her Vogue cover:

Jenna Ortega is on the cover of the November 2026 issue of Vogue, and she looks captivating. Per the cover story, she is wearing a Dior dress with Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, and this ensemble proves, once again, that this actress's style has range.

To prove that point further, this is far from the first time Ortega has ditched Wednesday’s signature black in favor of something else. For example, on the Klara and the Sun press tour, she's been opting for yellow outfits that are light and bright, and at one point, she even wore a dress made of steel rods.

Overall, Ortega’s has been killing it with her style in recent years, and celebrity stylist Law Roach agrees, as he called her method dressing “really beautiful and really well crafted.” He makes a great point, too: the actress has a knack for wearing outfits that fit with the project she's promoting while also making sure they highlight her personal style. Lately, doing that has involved her stepping away from the Wednesday black.

However, now that Wednesday has finished filming Season 3, fans will not only be able to look forward to new episodes, but they can also get hyped for the outfits Ortega will be wearing during the press tour. As someone who’s been a fan of her since her Disney days, I always love seeing what she wears. Now, I cannot wait to see what looks she cooks up next, especially if her Vogue cover is any indication of how her style is evolving.

While we wait for that, though, you can catch Ortega's new movie, Klara and the Sun, in theaters now. As her looks for it imply, it's quite the departure from the serious and goth roles we're used to seeing her in. Meanwhile, if you want to see her as Wednesday and rocking those iconic goth looks, you can stream Seasons 1 and 2 with a Netflix subscription.

The last week of the 2026 TV schedule was full of Dancing with the Stars drama. Following comments Carrie Ann Inaba made about a lift in Jenna Johnson and Harry Shum Jr.’s Super Bowl night dance, Johnson’s husband and pro, Val Chmerkovskiy, made a comment toward the judge that got him suspended. So, as Alan Bersten stepped in for him this week, lots of discourse about all this ensued, and I fell down the rabbit hole.

Liftgate And What Got Val Suspended

Let’s take it back to Super Bowl night and the event the internet has dubbed “Liftgate.” After Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Johnson performed a Samba that included the troupe lifting the Glee actor, Carrie Ann Inaba called out the lift. The pro was shocked by the callout, and many online were upset about it. Amid all this, Val Chmerkovskiy posted a now-deleted TikTok (via Page Six) that said:

This reference to when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars is what got Val suspended. He publicly apologized to the judge for what he said, and reportedly, Inaba went to the producers to say she wanted something done about this. On the Saturday before Dedication Night, it was reported that the pro had been suspended for one episode. In response to that, he wrote on his IG Story (via Us Weekly):

In the same statement, he apologized to Carrie Ann again, saying she “didn’t deserve to get caught in the middle of [his] bad judgment.” He also asked fans to send their love to the judge, his partner Jenna Dewan and “the whole DWTS family.”

How Val's Suspension Impacted Dedication Night

With Val out, his partner, Jenna Dewan, needed a pro to dance with. So, Alan Bersten, who was eliminated earlier in the season, stepped in to help.

During Dedication Night, Val’s absence was briefly addressed, and during an interview with GMA after the show, the Step Up star shared that she and Alan had two-and-a-half days to prepare for their Viennese waltz. However, the number dedicated to Dewan’s mom, Nancy, went very well, and The Rookie actress got her first ten.

Meanwhile, Val was at home watching, as his wife, Jenna Johnson, shared during an interview with ET:

Val was also active on social media, proving that even though he wasn’t in the ballroom, he was still supporting his partner.

How Val And Alan Responded To The Whole Situation

When it was announced that Alan would step in for Val, the intense comments surrounding the suspension amplified. People were wondering if there was any drama between the pros, and many were suspicious about the fact that Val didn’t follow Alan on Instagram. In response to that, Val commented on Alan’s post about performing with Dewan:

I can confirm that Val does follow Alan on Instagram.

Anyway, with that out of the way, Val commented on Jenna Dewan and Alan’s performance, too, simply writing in the comments on the show’s post about it:

To further prove that the two guys are on good terms, Alan also spoke about how he worked with Val amid his suspension during an interview with GMA:

Well, now that that’s all cleared up, it would seem it’s time to get back to business as usual.

What’s Next For Val?

Val will be back for the next episode, according to THR. We knew he had a one-episode suspension, and that has held true, as the outlet reported that the pro is back in rehearsals. That means he’ll be by Jenna Dewan’s side for the Halloween episode.

So, it seems everything is cleared up now, and the show is getting back to normal. To see Val Chmerkovskiy back in the ballroom, you can watch Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, October 27 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC or with a Disney+ subscription.

Survivor is a game of moments, and by the power of Coach Wade on Exile Island, we got a moment last night. One tribe delivered one of the messiest and most insane votes in the entire history of the show and in doing so, completely changed how a lot of fans see two different players, one of whom wasn’t even at said tribal council.

Let’s take off our buffs real quick and set the scene of what exactly happened before we get into how the fanbase has responded. During Episode 4 of 51, the producers, much to the annoyance of fans, randomly sorted the players out of their two starting tribes and into three new tribes. Kilby and Lewis drew the short end of the stick, as they ended up on a six person tribe with Sharonda, Erik, Christian and Linnea who were already in a not-so-secret alliance. If their tribe lost, it seemed predestined that one of Lewis or Kilby would go home. So, when that loss happened last night, everyone involved was just wondering which one of the two it would be.

A funny thing happened before Tribal Council, however. Maggie, whose tribe won the immunity challenge, was given an advantage that allowed her to visit another beach and gift someone an extra vote. She picked Kilby and Lewis’s tribe and she not only gave them the extra vote, she also gave them a second extra vote she and Brady found earlier in the season. At Tribal Council, they threw the two extra votes onto Linnea, which tied the tally at 4 to 4 between her and Lewis.

After a revote produced the same numbers, host Jeff Probst told Kilby, Sharonda, Erik and Christian that they could either unanimously agree to send Linnea or Lewis home, or if they were unable to make a decision, all four of them would draw rocks and whoever drew the odd one would go home. Kilby stood his ground and said he was willing to go to rocks. Everyone else wavered and Sharonda, Erik and Christian decided to send home their own ally Linnea rather than leave their fate to chance.

With all due respect to Brady chopping his finger off, that insane tribal council is the defining moment of Survivor 51 so far, and it has completely changed how the fanbase views both Kilby and Maggie. Most of the conversation around this past episode has involved the two of them, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive. That’s a far cry from the treatment they were getting earlier in the season, and it could position both as potential returning players in the future.

Let’s talk about Maggie first. The response to her hasn’t exactly been negative from the game’s biggest fans on social media, but it has been quiet and at times, kind of dismissive. Her edit was mostly quiet through the first four episodes, and there was a consistent stream of joke tweets with her picture going around and people asking who she was. The fanbase’s collective read was that she was going to be an underdeveloped character who quietly went home sometime before the endgame without much fanfare. Not anymore. Now fans are dropping tweets of her dressed like Lady Olenna from Game Of Thrones and commenting on her big balls. Former players are even talking about how she basically hired hitmen since she told them to target Linnea.

For Kilby, screentime has not been the issue. He’s been one of the most prominent characters of the entire season, but it’s often felt like the edit has been dunking on him. The game has shown several conversations where his perception and reads on the game seemed to be way off, and his budding friendship with Erik has been widely mocked by the fanbase. A former player even called the two of them a nightmare blunt rotation. The fanbase’s read was that he couldn’t go home soon enough, at least until last night. Now every Survivor player and fan I’ve seen, myself included, is praising how hard he rode for Lewis and how much he pushed around Erik, Christian and Sharonda. He’s being treated like a war hero and someone never to be messed with.

Obviously the point of Survivor is to win the game, but for many people going on the show, the point is also to make an impact. The goal is to have your own moment and do something fans will reference and talk about for years to come. Both Kilby and Maggie got that moment last night, and in doing so, they went from being an underedited nobody and an overedited weirdo to both being badass fan favorites. Not bad for one episode.

Late night shows have always had a unique place in the Hollywood landscape, and at any point there are a number of them competing for viewership. Even though Stephen Colbert's Late Show was cancelled, there are still a bunch on the air. That includes Late Night with Seth Meyers, which is airing on NBC (and streaming with a Peacock subscription). The SNL alum recently broke down why these shows take hiatuses so often, with his comments coming as Jimmy Kimmel begins a week-long break.

Kimmel has taken breaks earlier this year, and he's once again going off the air for a week. Some fans are curious why these shows stop airing new episodes every now and then, and luckily Seth Meyers spoke about this subject in an interview with The Wrap. Addressing his seven-week absence from Late Night, he offered:

It looks like Meyers' time on SNL, or at least NBC's take on Meyers' time on SNL, is influencing his schedule for Late Night. He prefers to take longer breaks, rather than going on more shorter ones throughout the year, sticking to a schedule more similar to the late night sketch series.

Meyers has spoken about the unique hours for late night talk shows, and his comments about hiatus allow for another peek behind the curtain. In the same interview, the 52-year-old host and comedian spoke more about his take on breaks in general. He offered:

It sounds like Seth understands the public perception of his job, especially when taking off for a whopping seven weeks-- a long hiatus to be sure. Perhaps his comments might help to offer some much-needed context for critics who aren't happy with him being off the air for so long. The same bit of understanding might be needed for Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, as well. Sometimes the networks are seemingly forcing some of these breaks.

New episodes of Late Night with Seth Meyers air weeknights on NBC as part of the 2026 TV schedule. Fingers crossed that he doesn't go back on hiatus anytime soon. From the sound of it, he won't be.

Some spoilers ahead for Season 4, Episode 2 of Elsbeth, “Death of a Playwright,” streaming now with a Paramount+ subscription.

Elsbeth is officially in its fourth season on the 2026 TV schedule, and fans have definitely been in for a ride. Between the murder mysteries, Elsbeth’s insane number of bags and over-the-top outfits, the incredible guest stars, and more, the series has been entertaining from the start. What some fans may not know is that Elsbeth was actually inspired by a classic crime series. Though there’s one big difference, as the showrunner told me.

While Elsbeth is a spinoff of The Good Wife, the series actually draws inspiration from Columbo. How do you figure it? Both start off episodes showing the crime and the perpetrator, and both follow their respective titular characters then finding evidence to support each case. It's a cat-and-mouse game that's hard to do right, and both Elsbeth and Columbo do it well.

So, now we know Elsbeth is almost as much of a Columbo spinoff as a Good Wife spinoff, I was curious about what the showrunner thinks about the comparison. Jonathan Tolins confirmed the original model was the ‘70s detective series, but he told CinemaBlend there’s something Columbo never touched on that they made a concerted effort to address on Elsbeth.

Mrs. Columbo is one of many TV characters we never saw during Columbo's run, but when it comes to Elsbeth's love life, that's been a whole different story. We've heard about her relationship with her ex-husband, we've seen her going on some really interesting dates (including with Ioan Gruffudd's delightful Scottish character), and now the series might be building something between Elsbeth and Detective Smullen. Even though it’s fun to see Elsbeth mirror Columbo at times, and see Carrie Preston’s beloved character really focus on solving a case, Season 4 is going to be digging way deeper into her personal life.

The Season 3 finale saw her son Teddy getting engaged, and now that he and his fiancé, Roy, have set a date, Elsbeth is taking on more mother-of-the-groom duties. Her personal life is front and center, and that can make writing the show quite challenging, as the showrunner explained:

I always love when a show digs deeper into a character, especially when there still isn’t much known about them at the start. Elsbeth Tascioni was first introduced on The Good Wife and was also on The Good Fight, but as her own show has progressed, we’ve been learning more about her. We were introduced to her son, and now we’ll soon be meeting her mother. The end of last week’s episode, “Death of a Playwright,” saw Elsbeth getting a phone call from her mom, and it seems there will be some intrigue with this storyline as well.

Tolins also teased an upcoming episode that will include more preparations for the wedding. Of course, this means meeting more of the family on both sides. Elsbeth will get more involved, and so will Roy’s parents. Not surprisingly, though, not everything will go the way it should:

I’m excited to see what comes out of this wedding, especially since it means we’ll be seeing more of Elsbeth’s family and personal life...something that was rare or never happened on Columbo.

There’s no telling what will happen, but there is clearly a lot to look forward to. New episodes of Elsbeth air on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, streaming the next day on Paramount+.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine at this point, and folks are looking forward to upcoming Marvel movies like Avengers: Doomsday. While we wait fans are re-watching previous movies with a Disney+ subscription, especially the previous two Avengers flicks. Paul Bettany has been doing press for VisionQuest, and recently revealed the morbid way the cast found out who died at the end of Infinity War.

Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order will recall how dumbfounded we all were when Thanos succeeded in snapping away half of all life during Infinity War. In a video from Marvel's Instagram, Bettany recalled the wild way the cast found out who was being killed off, saying:

Talk about an awkward day on set. On top of shooting a complicated action sequence where Thanos descended upon Wakanda, actors were finding out in a bus if they were going to survive Infinity War or not. Talk about high stakes.

Luckily for those who got turned into dust, they would be revived before the final battle of Avengers: Endgame. That was not the case for Vision, as the main version of that character died (twice) during that sequence. In the same video Bettany went on to describe that experience, and reveal more BTS tea. In his words:

How wild is that? Wanda killing Vision to destroy the Mind Stone was a super emotional scene from Infinity War, so the fact that the Russos wanted Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen to improvise it is mind-blowing. The Solo actor claims that the scene was some of this worst acting, and that editing and music helped to save him from a poor performance. The scene was wildly effective in the theatrical cut, so it's fascinating to hear how the sausage gets made.

Luckily for Bettany, Vision’s death didn’t end his tenure in the MCU. He was revived via the hex in WandaVision, before the OG version of the character perished yet again. But White Vision survived, which is who we’re following in his new Disney+ series.

VisionQuest airs new episodes Wednesdays on Disney+ as part of the 2026 TV schedule. We’ll just have to wait and see if he manages to survive, and hopefully pop up in future projects. Fingers crossed.

Big Brother Season 28's time on the 2026 TV schedule is well over, but Drew Campbell and Melody Morris are still enjoying some quality time together. As they continue to make Cameo videos together and leave fans speculating whether or not they're a couple, I'm starting to lean more on the idea that they're dating. So let's talk this out, shall we?

At this point, both Drew and Melody have denied the notion of there being anything between them. Not only that, but even their allies had doubts that their friendship would develop into anything serious. I'll counter that with the constant content they're posting together, and this recent trip to New York City, pictures of which can be seen in the Instagram post below:

I have to point out that Drew's hometown is Temecula, California, and Melody's home is in Maricopa, Arizona. They're both pretty far from home, so is it safe to say they're traveling together and are a couple?

It's a question I struggle with, because there is some incentive in their continued ambiguity about where they stand. For starters, Drew is making a killing on his Cameo videos. Some fans are really invested in seeing if he and Melody are together, so they're constantly liking any and all content that features the two of them.

In my mind, it's in Melody and Drew's best interest to continue to tease their followers, even if they're just friends having fun after playing the game together. It's clear they've become close friends at the very least, and it's possible that could be all there is to their relationship.

At the same time, both former Houseguests knew it wasn't a great idea to start a showmance if you want to win Big Brother. Had they met in a more natural setting, they might've pursued a relationship from the jump. So, in theory, wouldn't it make a lot of sense to do that now that the pressure of losing a lot of prize money isn't in the equation?

This is what makes Drew and Melody so compelling to Big Brother fans. All in all, everyone just wants to know if they're a couple or not, and they seem pretty intent on keeping people in the dark. Truthfully, I don't know if they'll confirm anything until they start to see people lose interest, or it becomes clear they broke up.

Of course, there is a third possibility, and that's that even Melody and Drew are afraid to put a label on things. Maybe they could be hooking up, traveling and just exploring this weird experience in which they have a small fandom invested in their every move. It is one of the main appeals of being on reality television, and certainly beats returning home to work a regular 9-to-5. More power to them for keeping it secret, even if I do want to know one way or the other.

Big Brother Season 28 is available to stream right now on Paramount+. If we never learn what's up with Melody and Drew, at least we'll have those memories to look back on!

SPOILERS AHEAD for You Can See Everything, which is in theaters now as part of the 2026 movie schedule. Be warned: if you don’t want to see everything, you might want to stop here!

There is no question that the most talked-about movie of the fall so far is You Can See Everything, one of the newest A24 movies to hit theaters. Heck, the Nathan Fielder/Lance Oppenheim-directed documentary about Theranos founder and scammer Elizabeth Holmes might end up being the best movie of 2026. (Certainly, former employees have thoughts.)

Still, there is one thing people aren’t talking about: the surprise star who shows up about halfway through the film. This leads to some of the craziest moments in the film, and I’m going to issue another spoiler warning now, because it really is best to see it yourself for the first time. With that said, let’s get into the awkward interview the star gave this week.

Truly, Red Carpet Interviews Are Rarely This Awkward

Earlier this week, THR caught up with Amanda Seyfried on the red carpet of the Academy Museum Gala. The reporter asked her a pretty simple question, knowing that everyone, from the filmmakers to the fans, is trying to keep her appearance in You Can See Everything a secret from those who haven’t seen it. He just asks, “How’s your life?” Seyfried smiles, knowing exactly what he means, and responds, “It’s…interesting.”

Both the reporter and Seyfried acknowledge that it’s hard for her to do interviews right now, and she tries to explain why, without giving up the secret information. She slyly says:

That answer might sound a little lost, but it’s the perfect answer to the question, if you ask me. I don’t want people to know about the “twist” in You Can See Everything when The Dropout star suddenly appears in the October box office hit. It adds a completely new dimension to the already purposely baffling and brilliant film.

Seyfried gives another cheeky answer when the reporter at the event asks how people should engage with her at a party, when she knows she can’t talk about her latest project (at least not yet):

You can watch the exchange here:

It’s gotta be really hard not to talk about a project you’re in, and doubly so when the movie is the literal talk of the town. The documentary has so many wild moments that it feels like I could write about it for a year straight, and her surprise role is one of the biggest. Seyfried handles the question with aplomb, and I hope people who haven’t seen the movie took my spoiler warnings seriously!

When people were dogging the Street Fighter movie, starring Noah Centineo among others in the ensemble cast, after seeing the early trailers, I was one of the first defenders, but after having seen the film, all I have to say is that you naysayers were kind of right. It definitely did not live up to my lofty expectations. That said, was it as terrible as I’ve heard some people making it out to be? Well, that’s debatable, but I will say this: While it wasn’t everything that I could have wanted in a Street Fighter movie, I still think it’s pretty fun, and it definitely has its moments.

So, while I don’t think I’ll have to revise my list of the best video game movies ever to slip in Street Fighter, which hit the 2026 movie schedule last weekend, I will talk about all of the things that I think actually worked. It’s more than you may think.

Oh, and some spoilers up ahead.

The Animated Sections Are So On Point, I Wish They Were The Whole Movie

I’m going to be honest with you. As a lifelong Street Fighter fan, I can tell you that there’s never been a “great” live-action Street Fighter movie. I know some people really like the 1994 flick, but come on. At best, it’s a “good” bad video game movie. The less we say about Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, the better.

Well, you can add this recent Street Fighter to the list of “not great” movies, though I would say it’s the best of the three. While I said there hasn’t been a great “live-action” Street Fighter movie, there has been a great animated one, and that’s 1994’s Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie. It’s a flick that hits all the right notes, and it also influenced a lot of later Street Fighter titles as well (Most notably the Street Fighter Alpha series).

So, when I learned that this new movie had animated segments, I thought, sign me up! And, yes, they are arguably the best part of the entire film. The animated parts are actually super serious, and they give great backstory. The start of the film is actually the first tournament, which would be the original Street Fighter.

All of these animated segments are by far the coolest sections of the flick, and they’re not bogged down by the “humor” that the rest of the movie presents. I wish the whole film were animated.

So, Sagat IS In The Film, And The Way He's Presented Here Is So Awesome

When we initially got a list of the main cast for this movie, I was like, okay, okay, okay, everybody’s here. Nice. But then, I took a second look, and my eyes widened. “Wait. Where’s Sagat?” I asked aloud. And, for a time, I thought this was a major mistake. How could you have pretty much the entire roster of Street Fighter II: Champion Edition and NOT include the Muay Thai master?

Well, my concern was misguided, as Sagat is in fact in the movie, and, as I just mentioned earlier, he’s in the best portions of the film, those being the animated segments. This makes sense as to why he wasn’t in the main cast, since he’s not actually a part of the main story.

Even so, the two moments that he’s here (Both in the beginning and in the mid-credit scene) are two of the coolest parts of the entire flick. We see Ryu beat him in the first tournament (As Evil Ryu, which is something I KNEW they should have saved for a sequel since it could have been its own story), and then during the mid-credits, when Bison visits him.

I actually love this. Sagat is such an important character that I’m glad that they’re going to spend more time with him in the sequel (IF there’s a sequel). He deserves the spotlight.

I Can't Believe I'm Saying This, But Dan Was The Best Character In The Entire Movie

If you were to tell me that Andrew Schulz as Dan would be the best part of this movie, I genuinely would not have believed you, but lo and behold, he is really the only character I genuinely loved in this film. What’s strange, though, is that Ken seems to be the joke character in this movie, whereas Dan has always filled that role in the games.

Now, that’s not to say that Dan isn’t a figurative punching bag in this film. He is. A lot of the best jokes are about just how lame he is, but he’s also the character who feels like he has the most heart. He is, dare I say, the moral compass of this movie.

You see, Dan is Ken’s best friend in this version, and he sticks by his side no matter what. He acts as his business partner, but he’s not using him as one might expect. Instead, he formerly trained with Ryu and Ken, and he’s been Ken’s best friend when Ryu seemingly abandoned him.

He also has what I thought was the funniest line in the movie, and it concerns Taco Bell. You’ll know what I mean if you’ve seen it. But, yeah. Dan is the best character in the Street Fighter movie. Who would have thought? However, there’s actually another character I really liked, too.

This M. Bison Is Also Nothing Like The Game, But I Like This Version Anyway

Will anybody ever beat Raul Julia as M. Bison? Probably not, and unfortunately, David Dastmalchian doesn't come close. That said, given the material, Dastmalchian actually did an amazing job in this film, and like Dan, he was another one of the movie’s highlights.

Dastmalchian makes this M. Bison flamboyant, which really makes him stand out. He is obsessed with getting buff, and the only way to do that (in his mind) is through harnessing Psycho Power. The best way he thinks he can do this is through Ryu’s dark Hadou (basically his “murderous intent”), and he thinks getting him in the tournament will make this a reality.

This Bison is also pretty weird. He’s obsessed with feet, has a gladiatorial prison with Blanka…for some reason, and ostensibly gets aroused when he brands people with his insignia.

He's also so deadpan. Like Julia, Dastmalchian seems to be taking the movie much more seriously than it deserves, and when he says ridiculous lines, he fully commits to them. So, while he's not like the game's Bison, I still loved his performance.

Yes, Street Fighter Is A MAJOR Disappointment, But It Had Its Moments

In the end, there was a lot more I disliked about this movie than I liked (for example, for a movie that takes place in 1993, they sure have a lot of anachronisms when it comes to the soundtrack - like they play “Many Men (Wish Death)” when 50 Cent comes out as Balrog…though that was pretty cool. Even so, while it did have its moments, they could have been much stronger.

For example, I like that there's a tournament in this movie, but we barely see any of it. It's cool that there are special moves from the game, but they feel half-hearted at times. I also love how all of the characters are here, but some are woefully underused (like Zangeif!). It's also fun, but maybe too fun at times (as in goofy). The story is also all over the place.

So, yeah. A decent movie, but not what I hoped for.

Nikki from Obsession has been haunting Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood all season, and she’s been a big hit. So, I’ve been wondering when Inde Navarrette might make an appearance at the theme park to see her character, and it finally happened this week.

Navarrette, who wasn’t famous before Obsession became one of the most talked-about movies on the 2026 release schedule, just went to her first Horror Nights since the game-changing role. Check out her posing with one of the scare actors who roam the park all night as Nikki:

I can’t stop looking at this photo. It’s too good. Navarrette posed with that unmistakable sad face Nikki dons in the movie that’s become a meme. She’s also holding up a “One Wish Churro,” which is a delicious HHN exclusive being served during the Universal Studios Hollywood event. I’ve tried it, and it’s very much worth it. It tastes like Oreos, and I definitely kept the box it came in.

It’s great to see one of Universal’s Nikki actors with Inde Navarrette, because it really highlights how well they are doing to portray the Obsession character for theme park fans. If you haven’t seen it in action, here’s one video from a guest:

Universal Studios' Nikki has become a viral sensation that guests can’t stop trying to look for and get videos of. When I went to Horror Nights myself, I learned how difficult it is to find Nikki, but that makes it extra special for those who do. I do have to wonder if any fans that night did a double take seeing both the Nikki scare actor and Navarrette on the same night.

The X-Men actress previously said it was her “dream” to see Obsession have a haunted house at Universal. She said she goes “every year” and also shared her excitement to see the Sinners house, and she finally went! Here’s what she told Cosmopolitan about the annual theme park spectacular:

Since Obsession came out in May, and HHN started planning their houses over a year in advance, there wasn’t time for a whole haunted house to be crafted. But I absolutely love that Nikki ended up being part of Universal’s spooky season event.

At this year’s HHN, we did a ranking of both events in Hollywood and Orlando. We found that the Sinners house and the Ozzy Osbourne houses made the top five at each one. You can attend Halloween Horror Nights yourself until the event concludes on November 1. And you can check out Obsession with a Peacock subscription.

Sometimes celebrities are just like the rest of us, and I’m not talking about when they disguise themselves as "regular people." I’m talking about the egregious amount of time we all spend scrolling through TikTok or looking at memes. (Just admit it, we all do it.) To highlight this idea, someone asked Kim Kardashian if she "doomscrolls" (like we all do), and she got real.

At this point, it’s a common fact that Kardashian keeps up with online chatter and has proven she knows how to take (and give) a joke, but this one may be the best yet. One fan, @itscoffee.bean, asked the important question after checking out the reality queen’s page. She notes that when comparing her social media to her sisters, Khloé and Kourtney, she doesn’t have any reposts. This led the fan to ask, “Does she doomscroll?” And well, Kardashian had an answer, as she commented:

Not only does Kardashian know how to make a point, but she knows how to get fans in a lighthearted debate over her internet usage. Just responding, "Well I found this," has fans in disagreement over whether or not she actually "found" the video. Some fans seem to question the All's Fair star's legitimacy in finding the video. One fan, @gabriellagram, argues in a commentsbycelebs post about this video that, “She was sent this a thousand times she didn’t find a thing 😂.”

However, others disagree. While she stays busy between raising four kids and her reality/acting projects, fans don’t believe this stops her from having a good scroll online. Some even suggest she uses a fake page to check out what people are saying, and I hope that’s true. Meanwhile, @natashalynmyles gave us quite the throwback:

This is referring to the online chat website which Kardashian notably tried out back in 2012 on Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 7, Episode 5 “The Man in the Memoir.” So it’s not a far stretch that the video came across her page while she was online surfing. Though the reality star took a break from doomscrolling long enough to film Season 2 of her legal drama All’s Fair, which will hit the 2026 TV schedule on November 4.

Speaking of... Kardashian has also seen the online criticism over the Ryan Murphy drama, and it hasn’t deterred her. Despite receiving harsh reviews from critics, the audience loved the "camp classic" series enough to warrant a renewal. You can expect the drama to be just as messy in the upcoming season as it is in her family’s reality series, The Kardashians, which just premiered on October 8 with Season 8. Two episodes in, and they’re already spilling the tea (and not just about Lewis Hamilton). Both series can be watched with a Hulu subscription.

Now this just leaves one question: Will Kardashian see this article about her seeing a video about her doomscrolling?

We’re still living in the high of all this Spider-Man content we’ve gotten this year, and I’m here for it. Though some fans are more dedicated than others about producing unique "artistic interpretations" of the newest movie. In fact, someone recreated Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s bathhouse scene in LEGO, and I can’t get enough.

If you’ve seen the latest installment, then you’re already aware that when Yelena shows up on screen then all bets (or shirts) are off. Natasha’s younger sister has certainly been a scene-stealer every time she has shown up, and apparently that translates to LEGO. The scene (almost) perfectly captures the scene in which Peter visits Yelena at her “office.” (Otherwise known as the scene where she calls his problems “small potatoes.”) The LEGO scene recreates this interaction right down to Yelena’s messy hairstyle, and all credit goes to Trevor Carlee who posted the video on his Instagram:

The newest Spider-Man, which totally killed at the box office btw, owes at least some of its charm to the humor. Whether it was Peter "borrowing" clothes or the spa scene, Brand New Day delivered. In large part thanks to Florence Pugh’s dynamic with Tom Holland, which was definitely a favorite part of the movie for many fans. Before you ask, Yelena will be back again. When we do see her again, I fully expect Yelena to be her normal snarky self in Doomsday, and her humor will definitely be needed given the ‘end of the world’ vibes.

Though this LEGO scene gave fans something to hold them over until then, and proves that the well-received Spider-Man follow-up continues to thrive. Not even web shooters could hold fans back from freaking out:

• "Put Lego Yelena in everything! 😍" - @katemarshwriting
• "The 10 Mysterios fan art joke is seriously underrated" - @jreske
• "I love Yelena so much, hilarious scene 😂" - @tsripun
• "I LOOOOVE the scene hhhhh love how you did the water 😌" - @marsuavrilwinter
• "Between the tiles floating so perfectly and how clear they are this is honestly the best part of this LEGO recreation" - @saishagirl

I second the request to have more Yelena. Anyone who agrees can raise their hand. However, there was a minor complaint with the LEGO scene that kept it from being 100% perfect. A few fans, such as @benknight.815, pointed out, “Anyone else waiting for peter’s feet to pop up?” Others subtly left GIFs or screenshots of the moment when Peter's feet stick up at the pool mid-conversation. While that little detail seems to be missing, I still think this is one of the best fan interpretations I’ve seen.

The Spidey scene certainly helps keep us from overthinking (or is it just me?) about the Doomsday trailers while we wait for the movie to finally hit the 2026 schedule on December 18. Plus, we have VisionQuest which can be watched with a Disney+ subscription.

Until Doomsday arrives, I think Carlee should recreate other scenes from the movie. Perhaps, Peter borrowing clothes. Now, I know I’m not the only one thinking it, but someone should definitely drop the creator the suggestion.

The Reacher franchise on Prime Video just can’t seem to slow down on the 2026 TV schedule. Both Season 4 of the action drama and the first season of its new spinoff, Neagley, have been taking over the streamer. Now, as both shows work on new seasons, I've been wondering if the franchise could expand even more. Well, Jack Reacher author Lee Child has an idea for another spinoff, and I’m totally on board.

Child’s Jack Reacher series has 30 books and counting, meaning there are plenty of stories and characters to adapt. That's an overwhelming task, but it isn’t stopping the author from pitching his ideas, especially given the fact that Reacher's first spinoff series launched recently and it was renewed for Season 2. So, on the heels of the critically acclaimed Neagley and the release of Child's latest book, Chain Reaction, he spoke to Collider about potentially expanding the TV franchise through the role of U.S. Army Commanding Officer Major Susan Turner:

Major Susan Turner is first introduced in 2010’s 61 Hours and is brought back for 2013’s Never Go Back. She is portrayed on-screen by Cobie Smulders in the 2016 Jack Reacher sequel film, which is an adaptation of Never Go Back. Now, 13 years after her last book appearance, Susan is making a comeback in Chain Reaction, which was released on Tuesday. Child’s brother, Andrew, has taken over as lead on the novels, and it sounds like he couldn’t be happier about the decision to bring Susan back.

While Susan has yet to find herself in the Reacher show, it’s not too late. The Prime Video hit was recently renewed for Season 6, and Season 5 is in production, so there is plenty of time to get her on board. Plus, it wouldn’t be terrible if Amazon were to just give a Susan spinoff a straight-to-series order, since she’s already established in the books. I would love another Reacher series regardless, but it would be fun to introduce a new character and a new series at the same time.

As for who could play Susan, the possibilities are certainly endless. Given how separate the movies are from the show, I would assume that Smulders would not be in contention to return, but you never know. All I know is that whoever plays her would need to be someone who can hold their own with Alan Ritchson and Maria Sten.

It’s unknown what plans Amazon has for Reacher beyond the next two seasons of the Alan Ritchson-led drama and the second season of Neagley. However, there are plenty of ideas to go around. For now, fans will just have to get their Major Susan Turner fix with the latest Jack Reacher novel, Chain Reaction. Meanwhile, all four seasons of Reacher and the first season of Neagley are streaming now with an Amazon Prime subscription.

The rules have certainly changed in regard to how sex scenes are filmed, thanks to the rise of intimacy coordinators on sets. Now, this doesn’t mean we don’t get plenty of steamy content. However, what it does mean is that more technical work goes into creating such scenes. In a post-#MeToo Movement industry, these coordinators also help ensure actors feel comfortable and protected during intimate scenes. So some may wonder how sex scenes filmed before these coordinators. Well, veteran actor Michael Douglas has thoughts.

While this generation may know Douglas as Marvel's Hank Pym, he led adventure films and thrillers in the ‘80s and ‘90s. He was specifically known for his sexier roles in movies like Basic Instinct (1992) and Romancing the Stone (1984). So, naturally, when he spoke to Josh Horowitz, Douglas was crowned the unofficial “king of the sexy thriller” the era of the intimacy coordinator came up. While on Horowitz's Happy Sad Confused podcast, Douglas got straight to the point about how filming intimate scenes years ago:

Douglas certainly has a lot of experience with these scenes, with memorable moments from Fatal Attraction (1987) being prime examples. Back in the early aughts, intimate scenes were seemingly required of the actors if it was in the script. However, some performers have since shared stories where trust was taken advantage of on set. For instance, Basic Instinct's Sharon Stone has made claims involving inappropriate requests for nudity amid production. With that, many now consider intimacy coordinators to be essential.

The Wall Street icon makes a fair point in that filming sensual scenes does come down to trust. Also, that's another job of intimacy coordinators: to ensure there is trust. This is important for series like The Boys or a steamy romance like Off Campus to have them. Still, it is interesting to hear Douglas’ perspective, given much of his work predates the coordinators. While speaking to Horowitz, he spoke more about filming sex scenes and compared them to another aspect of filming:

Douglas shared similar thoughts in the past when asked about intimacy coordinators. At the time, he said, “Sex scenes are like fight scenes, it’s all choreographed.” Douglas also shared that he felt the job also took away from some of the creative control: “It feels like executives taking control away from filmmakers.” But, ultimately, he could understand why they would be needed.

To that point, we’ve reportedly seen a decline in intimate scenes on network TV and in movies. Also, apparently, nudity has even fallen out of favor in some viewing circles. However, as I said, there's still steamy (and bingeable) content. For anyone wanting such that, I'd recommend Heated Rivalry or even Bridgerton. For the most part, though, younger actors seem to have a great understanding of working with intimacy coordinators.

Michael Douglas' nuance is also appreciated, though. On that note, I recommend cinephiles go check out Douglas’ filmography to see just why he’s the “king of the sexy thriller.”

When I walked out of my press screening for Clayface last week, I was pretty sure about what would happen on the day reviews came out for the next of upcoming DC movies: mixed reactions. And here we are: I called it, but there’s something a lot of critics are connecting on that I was more on the fence about. Curiouser and curiouser.

As far as where I stand on Clayface, I’d give it a 3.5 out of 5. I think DC’s shot at one of their own horror movies has highs and lows, but overall I’m happy it exists, and that I went out to see it. However, I was more impressed with Matt Hagen’s character arc than its horror.

The movie especially grabbed me in the second half and made up for a lot of gross moments in the first half that started to feel more flashy than visceral to me as the movie went along. But if there’s one thing other critics are thoroughly praising, it’s the body horror. As The Hollywood Reporter’s Frank Scheck wrote:

Look, I think Clayface’s body horror is effective. As many reviews point out, the plane sequence is a masterclass in tension. I definitely won’t be forgetting seeing that scene in the theater anytime soon. Still, I’m surprised more reviews are talking about how the movie sometimes feels like it’s simply setting us up for the next bloody scene. Here’s what The Guardian’s Benjamin Lee said on the topic:

Clayface’s strengths for me lie in its ability to take a comic book character and give him a distinct standalone film that doesn’t feel too tethered to DC’s larger world. It feels as much like an experiment, just like its protagonist, Matt Hagen (Tom Rhys Harries), becomes during Clayface. I thought the gore was well-played in some sequences, and totally lacking in others. I just don’t think horror fans are going to inherently like this just because there’s a lot of gore. Here’s what Deadline’s Glenn Garner says:

I appreciated this honest take from Michael Walsh for Nerdist. He revealed that the movie’s body horror is difficult to watch, which I think will ring true for a lot of viewers:

When CinemaBlend spoke to director James Watkins, he talked about his journey to balance the horror. Obviously, coming into this movie, it just wouldn’t feel right if there were not enough scares, but I wanted to feel them more as attached to his emotional arc rather than simply another set piece. Here’s how Empire’s Sophie Butcher characterized the flick:

After initial reactions had us excited for its “funny” and “romantic” elements, the reviews definitely build a more rounded approach to the upcoming film. We’ll have to see how successful Clayface is in theaters when it comes out this weekend and if this experiment will inspire more horror titles from DC Studios.

Heated Rivalry is in production for its second season, meaning the book-to-screen adaptation will be making a return to television screens in the near future. Unfortunately, that won’t happen on the 2026 TV schedule, though, so fans will have to wait a little bit longer to be reunited with Shane and Ilya. However, they won’t have to wait long to be reunited with Hudson Williams, because I just learned that the actor who broke big for playing Shane has a new streaming show dropping this week.

Yes, as we wait to see him as Shane Hollander again, Williams will be making his return to television sooner than I thought. This will happen thanks to the show Yaga, which premieres this Friday on AMC+ in the United States and Crave in Canada. According to EW, the new series is a modern-detective thriller reimagining of the Slavic witch legend and stars a pretty stacked cast. Along with Williams, Noah Reid, Clark Backo and Carrie-Anne Moss round out the ensemble that showrunner Kat Sandler calls “the Canadian Avengers".

Having to wait for Heated Rivalry’s second season has been terrible, especially since it’s almost been a year since the series premiered. However, Connor Storrie has been busy with an appearance on Criminal Minds: Evolution and hosting Saturday Night Live, and now Williams is finally getting his time to shine. I could not be happier for him, and I could not be happier for me, either, because Yaga's release is right around the corner.

This new show initially started as a theater piece from Sandler’s Theatre Brouhaha company, which she established with her Queens University classmate, Tom McGee, in 2010. After the first two performances in 2019, Sandler’s friend and executive producer Mackenzie Donaldson pitched an adaptation to Crave, with AMC eventually picking it up for the U.S.

Yaga follows a private investigator searching for a missing fishery heir. Williams plays said heir, Henry, as well as Henry’s roommate, Logan Casey, who looks a lot like him. The actor shared it was “gratifying” to land Yaga, and he was hopeful that if he ventures out, the Heated Rivalry fans will follow.

Even if it’s not Heated Rivalry, and Henry and Logan are definitely not Shane, I’m excited to see how this series turns out, especially since Williams will be playing two characters. But I’m really just excited to see the actor back on my screen in something new as the wait for Heated Rivalry Season 2 continues.

Yaga does only have eight episodes, so it will be an easy watch, and it sounds very entertaining. Plus, fans can always go back and rewatch Heated Rivalry when they’re done, which is something I definitely plan on doing. With that said, Yaga drops on Friday on Crave in Canada and AMC+ in the U.S. Meanwhile, Season 1 of Heated Rivalry is streaming with an HBO Max subscription in the US, and eventually Season 2 will stream there too.

I've felt weird about Andi and Nigel since the start of 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way, and the latest episode really was the nail in the coffin. Shortly after Andi arrived in Australia, Nigel took her to a supermarket and immediately popped his shoes off. Andi had her doubts, but according to Nigel, it was perfectly legal.

Of course, anyone watching this season of The Other Way amid the 2026 TV schedule can tell Nigel isn't necessarily into conventional things. With that, I had to wonder if the shoes off in the store etiquette was actually fine because Australians culturally embrace it, or if this was just something a polyamorous Aussie in wizard robes insisted was fine because it's technically not illegal.

Walking Around Barefoot In Public Is Allowed In Australia

I was surprised to after doing some searching on the internet and finding that, yes, it is perfectly normal and not uncommon to see people barefoot in any space. Even supermarkets will allow people to walk around without shoes and do not restrict them from doing so.

To an American, this could be more shocking than finding out Stig Da Artist was a legitimate celebrity in his home country. "No shirt, no shoes, no service" is such an embedded phrase in our culture here in the States that I would immediately notice if anyone was missing their clothing. But, apparently, Australia does things a bit differently, though as can sometimes be the case with 90 Day Fiancé, everything was not as it seemed.

There Are Mixed Opinions Amongst Aussies When It Comes To Grocery Store Etiquette

Similar to when Sumit Singh performed a fake Indian house ceremony, 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way was somewhat misleading in the way it presented this unique quirk of Aussie life. While there are people like Nigel who think "shoes off all the time" is the move, there are more than a few natives I found in random message boards online who agree that no shoes in supermarkets is unhygienic and gross.

While it's certainly different from how we handle such matters things in the United States, that's really only at a social acceptance level. While I may raise an eyebrow at someone running into a store without wearing shoes, I would be equally surprised if anyone actually refused them service or made them leave Walmart because of it.

Truth be told, Andi and Nigel have bigger fish to fry, it seems. The Other Way couple still hasn't nailed down how their ethical nonmonogamy arrangement works, as Andi thought it'd be over once she arrived in Australia. Viewers ave seen lots of drama in 90 Day Fiancé when more than one lover is involved, so in the near future, I'm expecting that issue to take precedence over wearing shoes.

90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way is available to stream right now with an HBO Max subscription. Catch up on this season, and be ready for new episodes when they air on TLC on Sundays at 8:00 p.m. ET.

As a huge fan of Avatar, I had high hopes for the new series, Avatar: Seven Havens…and then I watched the first three episodes, and I had mixed feelings. This bugged me, since I’ve watched every season of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, so a new show in the Avatar universe seemed like a cause for celebration, especially since the Avatar Aang movie was such a boon.

Even though I wasn’t blown away by the first three episodes, I’m now all in after the last three episodes that came out on October 16th, and which you can watch with a Paramount Plus subscription. So, here’s why I now view Avatar: Seven Havens as a worthy successor to the Avatar name.

I Was On The Fence About Pavi And Nisha, But Now I LOVE Them

A lot of people like to debate which show is better: Avatar: The Last Airbender or The Legend of Korra. Personally, I prefer the latter, but I think a lot of it comes down to which Avatar you prefer. Some pick Aang because he’s more whimsical and so, so powerful. Others pick Korra because her adventure felt more engaging. However, both shows really live or die on the world and characters that surround the Avatar.

This is something I kept in mind while watching the first three episodes of Seven Havens because I just wasn’t enjoying Pavi or her twin sister, Nisha. The issue, at least with the first three episodes, was that they were just TOO young. Nine may not seem like that big of a difference from Aang’s twelve, but it certainly felt like a big gap in those first three episodes. So, I was really hoping that the other ancillary characters would make up for how much I disliked the Avatars this time around.

These last three episodes changed EVERYTHING, and I love these characters now. I think it was Episode 6, “Night of the Afflicted,” that changed my mind. In the episode, Pavi is experiencing phantom limb pains, and she has to see a doctor. Her sister, Nisha, is supportive every step of the way, and I just love their dynamic now as sisters, whereas I found their youthful energy kind of annoying before. So, in other words, they’ve grown on me.

The Intrigue Is Growing At A Fever Pitch

Another thing that’s got me hooked is all of the intrigue in this show. You see, the Avatar is viewed as a villain this time around after Korra apparently caused a cataclysmic event. Now, people HATE the Avatar, and if a new one were to come along, they would be public enemy number one.

Well, being that Nisha and Pavi can’t just remain in hiding forever, they accidentally get spotted doing multiple bending techniques - a trait only the Avatar can do - and now citizens think the powers that be are aware of the Avatar’s existence (which they are), and that they’re hiding them (which is also true). However, keeping Pavi and Nisha’s existence a secret is necessary, since they are a huge asset, but they are not mature enough (Or so the powers that be believe) to be revealed.

This is causing a lot of tension since the secret is getting out, whether people are ready for it or not, and these last three episodes made that a through-line. I can’t wait to see what happens next!

I Also Like How This Show Seems To Be A Commentary On PTSD

Lastly, I love that this show is trying to say something. ATLA was a commentary on genocide, and TLOK was…well, I don’t know if it was a commentary on anything. I just found it to be engaging (and ahead of its time).

Now that I’ve seen these next three episodes, I definitely think this show is a commentary on warfare and PTSD. Children who can bend are conscripted and taken away from their families, and those who have survived the Cataclysm still seem to be reeling from the event.

It’s all very dire (and mature) stuff, and I’m now much more engaged than ever. These next three episodes can’t get here soon enough!

Back in the day, Roseanne Barr and Tom Arnold – who married in 1990 – were arguably one of the most high-profile couples in Hollywood. Not only were they romantically involved, but they were also business partners. Part of that collaboration involved working together on Barr’s eponymous sitcom, Roseanne (which is streamable with a Peacock subscription). In the decades since their divorce in 1994, Arnold and Barr have been open about their issues with one another. Yet, now, Arnold is going viral after being complimented by Barr.

Why Did Roseanne Barr Compliment Ex-Husband Tom Arnold?

On Roseanne, Barr and Arnold also worked with Chuck Lorre (and, yes, that Chuck Lorre). Now a prolific name in TV, Lorre was a writer and EP on Barr’s show, and he has rarely ever minced words about working with its lead actress. Lorre has shared more thoughts on Barr during interviews and in his newly released memoir, Sitcom. For instance, on the Dinner’s on Me podcast, Lorre claimed Barr hated having writers. Lorre also claimed she found the “premise of anyone putting words in a stand-up comedian's mouth is fundamentally flawed.”

Lorre ultimately worked on the show from 1990 to 1992 before being relieved of his duties. As for why he remained with the show as long as he did, the Big Bang Theory EP said he needed the money and did not want to go back to poverty. Tom Arnold eventually saw the comments and blasted Lorre on X and ended his post by musing that he wished “everyone could've seen his arrogant, sad clown face the day Roseanne made me fire him.”

Roseanne Barr eventually became aware of what Tom Arnold said, and the latter’s comments came up during a recent interview she did with The Hollywood Reporter, while talking about her new show and issues with The Conners. Upon being asked about her former spouse’s comments, Barr was complimentary (in her own specific way), saying:

That some significant praise from the She-Devil star, to say the least. With that, Arnold posted a reaction to social media that’s since gone viral.

Tom Arnold Dropped A Viral Post After Seeing Roseanne Barr’s Praise

Arnold eventually returned to X to drop the other post, and it features a screenshot of Barr’s comments to THR. With that, the Tom Show alum said this:

I’m not sure if this was the kumbaya moment the public expected to get in 2026 but, hey, who am I to argue with it? Fans also seem to be surprised and happy, based on the comments of the post, which currently has nearly 10,000 likes. This all comes on the heels of Barr having a testy back-and-forth with fellow Roseanne alum Michael Fishman. That war of words resulted in Barr dishing out 13 f-bombs and eventually calling Fishman a “worm.” At this point, the former DJ Conner actor has seemingly moved on from the situation.

When it comes to Roseanne Barr’s personal relationship with Tom Arnold, I’m not sure the public should expect to see them make up any further. I suppose if anything, though, the former couple’s recent exchange might prove that sometimes people can surprise one another.

Let me be so clear: Xaden Riorson is my number one book boyfriend, and I’ve been dying to see who would be cast as him in the book-to-screen adaptation of Fourth Wing. Along with that, I couldn’t wait to see who they picked to play Violet. Now, Emilio Sakraya and Esther McGregor have confirmed their casting as Xaden and Violet, respectively, and Sakraya’s response specifically killed me.

Amazon Confirmed The Casting Of Xaden And Violet

Last week, it was reported that Sakraya and McGregor had been cast as Xaden and Violet. And now, Amazon has confirmed it.

For those who might not be familiar with the books, the story follows Violet as she enters the Riders Quadrant at Basgiath War College. There, she learns how to ride a dragon, and she also meets Xaden, the wingleader who wants to kill her. It’s a real enemies-to-lovers situation we have here, and these two characters and their love story are the heart of the Empyrean series.

So, casting these two is very important to the fans. Now, after years of waiting for Fourth Wing updates, it’s done. In response to the news that Esther McGregor and Emilio Sakraya would be playing the two main characters of Fourth Wing, author Rebecca Yarros said:

Now, while that’s all lovely and cute, we need to talk about how McGregor and Sakraya, specifically, reacted to this news.

I'm Dead Over Emilio Sakraya's Reaction To Playing Xaden, And Esther McGregor Posted A Sweet Message About Being Violet

OK, so if you’ve read Fourth Wing and its sequel, Iron Flame, you know that the throne room moment is a very iconic scene in the second book. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but just know that it’s steamy, bold, and highly talked-about. Knowing about this intimate moment between Violet and Xaden, my jaw hit the floor when I saw the quote Emilio Sakraya used to celebrate his casting as the wingleader. On his Instagram story, he wrote alongside the post Prime Video uploaded announcing the news:

Well, we might not get to see this moment play out in the Fourth Wing show until Season 2, but it definitely shows that the Xaden actor knows exactly what he’s gotten himself into. It also proves he’s here for all the romance and spice included in these romantasy books. Between that and the fact that he looks like how I pictured this character (he was a popular fancast for a reason), I think he’ll be the perfect Xaden.

Now, while that reaction shook me to my core, McGregor’s post on IG made my heart very happy, as she wrote alongside the casting announcement:

The lightning bolt is so fitting! And I love how stoked she clearly is about playing Violet Sorrengail.

Now, I can’t wait to watch her and Emilio Sakraya as Violet and Xaden with my Amazon Prime subscription. Through these reactions and more, it’s clear to me that they love this project, and it seems like they’re perfect fits for the parts. So, now the wait is really on to see if they can make it across the parapet and ride with the dragons.

2026 has been a great year for movies across all genres. For instance, sci-fi fans were treated to Phil Lord and Chris Miller's book to screen adaptation of Project Hail Mary, which was a wild box office success. Ryan Gosling's performance as Ryland Grace was universally acclaimed, but it turns out that playing the role opposite a fictional alien was challenging. Luckily the great Julia Roberts helped him as he acted in the film alone.

Reviews of Project Hail Mary praised Gosling's multilayered performance in the film (which is streaming with an Amazon Prime subscription), but he had to do a ton of acting without a scene partner. During a recent Q& A about the movie (via IndieWire), the Barbie actor spoke about how challenging his role was. As he put it:

This makes a great deal of sense. Ryland's story in Project Hail Mary is told across multiple years, with the story pivoting from him alone in space and flashbacks to his time on Earth. It required Ryan Gosling bring lots of different layers to the character, and he had the added challenge of having tons of scenes opposite the scene-stealing alien Rocky.

While there was a puppet Rocky on set, it apparently had some struggles. In fact, Gosling compared it to the infamous breaking Jaws shark. While filming Project Hail Mary he went outside for air and met Julia Roberts. As he put it:

Clearly the isolation was getting to the La La Land actor, and it sounds like the After the Hunt set was a much-needed change of pace full of fellow actors to interact with. Julia Roberts didn't already have a friendship with Gosling, but she immediately invited him to set in order to give him the boost in morale that he so needed in the midst of filming.

But Roberts didn't stop there. She helped to find another solution to Gosling's sense of loneliness in the science-fiction movie's set. Namely by creating a new puppet for him to act opposite. In his words:

Oh, to be a fly on the wall. I'd give anything to see what Moppy Ringwald looked like, especially in juxtaposition to the high-tech set of Project Hail Mary. If Gosling ends up snatching some trophies for his performance during Awards Season, I hope that both Julia and Moppy get their flowers during his acceptance speeches. Perhaps there's even a photo of the cleaning tool-turned co-star to be shared. Fingers crossed.

Project Hail Mary is streaming on Amazon as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if Ryan Gosling actually ends up getting nominated for major acting awards like the Oscars. After all, the movie was universally acclaimed and made a ton of money at the box office.

Marshals, which is airing its second season on the 2026 TV schedule, saw Luke Grimes and three of his original co-stars return to the universe of Yellowstone. However, they weren’t the only veterans of this franchise created by Taylor Sheridan working on this CBS series. That became clear when CinemaBlend spoke to Ash Santos, who plays Andrea, as she revealed something their show brought over from 1923 (and I have to say, I never would have guessed this).

As the cast of Marshals got back in the saddle, literally and figuratively, for Season 2, Santos opened up to us about the cowboy camp they went through for the CBS series and her background with riding. When asked how the horses they work with are as scene partners, she revealed that she is not her horse’s first scene partner in the Yellowstone universe, explaining:

Isn’t that crazy to think about? From Santos’ perspective as an actor, it’d be wild to be riding the same horse Harrison Ford rode in the prequel series that took place 100 years earlier.

From a story perspective, in 1923, Harrison Ford played Jacob Dutton, the uncle of Elsa, John and Spencer Dutton. So, that would make him Kayce Dutton’s great, great uncle (or great, great, great uncle depending on how you interpret the Dutton family tree and who the grandfather of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton is). So, Jacob’s horse has, in a very Hollywood way, time traveled into the present so Andrea can ride.

Jokes and family tree mumbo jumbo aside, it is really cool that the horses get to work on various shows in the Yellowstone universe. According to Santos, that makes them perfect professionals too, as she explained:

That is so impressive, and I’d assume the horses' experience on other Yellowstone shows has helped them get to this point. Along with Santos’ horse, who was on 1923, Grimes has ridden the same horse, Remy, on both Yellowstone and Marshals, per the Television Academy. So, these animals are very well acquainted with this Western world.

Now, if you’d like to see these impressive horses in action, you can stream 1923’s two seasons with a Paramount+ subscription. That’s also where old episodes of Marshals live, and you can catch new episodes of the series all about Kayce Dutton every Sunday on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

With Saturday Night Live still on the 2026 TV schedule, the late night series is on peoples' minds, and stories from the show's past keep surfacing. Though, not all of them are a barrel of laughs. Jon Lovitz has built a career around being blunt, usually to hilarious effect. When it came to his friendship with Chris Farley, that same bluntness came from a much more painful place. The SNL veteran recalled confronting Farley about his drug use, including one particularly harsh warning that is heartbreaking in hindsight.

During an appearance on Michael Rosenbaum's Inside of You podcast, Lovitz opened up about his attempts to help the late comedian, who died in 1997 at just 33. Both men are remembered as SNL cast members who made an enormous impact during relatively short runs, though Lovitz's memories of Farley are especially difficult to hear.

The star remembered what was going on with Farley personally during the period, and spoke about even reaching out to other performers for help. He'd hoped spending time with Farley away from Hollywood might allow for some advice and help to finally get through. He recalled:

It's hard to hear that story knowing what ultimately happened. Chris Farley became one of the show's most beloved performers, creating unforgettable SNL characters such as Matt Foley, the motivational speaker who lived in a van down by the river. He later teamed up with David Spade for Tommy Boy and Black Sheep on the big screen, with the former delivering some of the funniest scenes and most quotable lines of his movie career.

Behind the scenes, though, Lovitz was increasingly worried about his friend's substance use. The Rat Race actor recalled renting a beach house with their manager, Marc Gurvitz, where he repeatedly tried confronting Farley. He continued:

That is an incredibly harsh thing to say to someone you love. Lovitz knew it, too, but he was terrified of losing his friend. What struck me most was how Farley apparently turned even these conversations into comedy. Lovitz continued:

It's a heartbreaking exchange, especially because Lovitz remembered laughing while knowing how serious the situation had become. Farley died Dec. 18, 1997. Medical examiners determined that an accidental overdose of cocaine and morphine caused his death, with heart disease contributing.

Lovitz was hardly alone in struggling with Farley's death. Fellow SNL alum Adam Sandler has said it remains difficult to perform his musical tribute to Farley, even after singing it countless times over the years. The Wedding Singer standout concluded:

Nearly three decades later, that frustration still comes through. So does the love. Lovitz is one of several former castmates who have kept sharing memories of Farley, including Chris Rock, who has said he's reminded of his late friend whenever he watches Adam Sandler perform.

Lovitz saw the danger his friend was in and tried to reach out. Hearing him revisit those conversations now, it's hard to miss how badly he wishes the story had ended differently.

Amid much speculation, it's being reported that Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show. That news has unsurprisingly sparked a number of reactions from the general public. With that, Jeopardy!'s James Holzhauer had the perfect response. More specifically, Holzhauer -- one of Jeopardy!'s biggest winners -- dropped a take that perfectly referenced past drama involving the storied game show.

Beyond his wild gameplay strategy, Holzhauer has made headlines a few times for his quips about the beloved quiz show or jabs toward host Ken Jennings. This time, he took a shot at the executive of Roc Nation and made an amazing joke in the process. Take a look:

For those who don't get it, that's a picture of Mike Richards, the former executive producer of Jeopardy!. Richards made waves when he announced himself as the new host of the series in 2021, despite being one of the decision-makers who oversaw a litany of celebrity guests and hosts after Alex Trebek's death.

The situation isn't quite the same, but I see what James Holzhauer is getting at. Jay-Z isn't an unknown, but as one of the key decision-makers who rules on who performs the Super Bowl Halftime show, it does seem odd that he can pick himself. He also hasn't released an album in close to a decade, and he opted not to join his wife, Beyoncé, onstage when she performed at the big game back in 2013.

Mike Richards ultimately stepped down as Jeopardy! host when news of past controversies came to light. As for Jay-Z -- whose real name is Shawn Carter -- I'm not sure if any changes might happen. While Jay may not be so culturally relevant at the moment, it does feel as though recent Super Bowl halftime shows have been geared toward millennials in recent years. Some of Jay-Z's biggest hits came out during my formative years, so I'd be lying if I thought he was unworthy of the honor.

All this to say, Carter does have some controversy tied to his name in 2026. His connection to Diddy and various lawsuits does make me wonder if there will be some pushback from the public when it comes to him performing. Of course, that's assuming he will definitely be the performer, as there hasn't been any official word on that happening, as of this writing.

Other names have been floated in recent weeks about who may be approached to perform. Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus were rumored to be in the running, and that again fell in line with the idea that Roc Nation was looking into acts that would appeal to a millennial audience. We'll see if the news is made official soon, and what people will say should Jay-Z be locked in as the choice.

Jeopardy!, meanwhile, airs weekdays in syndication, so check your local listings for showtimes. James Holzhauer isn't currently on the program, but maybe he'll pop up at a tournament in the future before too long.

Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about the negative experiences the women of One Tree Hill went through. In the wake of sexual harassment allegations against its creator, Mark Schwahn, stories about how the cast and crew were mistreated have come to light. Now, Sophia Bush has shared a story about how a scene involving a “nude bra” was a breaking point for her and this show.

This conversation came up because Bush was asked about pushing back against the sexualization of Brooke Davis on One Tree Hill. Amid the discussion on Call Her Daddy, the actress recalled one moment she considers a turning point. It involved a scene where Brooke broke into her neighbors’ backyard to go hottubbing. When it came to wardrobe for the scene, the actress was given a nude strapless bra. She pushed back against the choice, explaining:

It would seem Bush is describing a scene in Season 1, Episode 11, where Brooke and Lucas sneak into a hot tub. In the sequence, the actress takes off her clothes outside the hot tub, and then, while in the water, she removes her bra.

While they filmed that, she was given a nude strapless bra, as she described, and she actively asked to wear something else. They said no, and that was a breaking point for the actress, as she explained:

Looking back, Sophia Bush said she was fearless when it came to defending herself during these moments. She literally called out her boss at one point, explaining:

As the conversation went on, Alex Cooper quoted part of Bush’s book in which she said that her boss told her she’s “the one with the fucking rack everyone wants to see.” In response, the star of the beloved CW show said:

She continued saying that in the world of pop culture during the early 2000s, she and other women were treated like “blow-up dolls.”

In the years since, she and her co-stars have been open about the mistreatment and sexualization they faced while working on this show about young romance. For example, Hilarie Burton, who played Peyton, spoke out about how the abuse she faced on set affects how she parents her kids. This latest story from Bush is also not the first time she’s spoken about disagreements she got into over how Brooke was being portrayed.

Despite this very negative situation, Bush does love the show, she defends how it ended, and she hosted a re-watch podcast with her co-stars. However, she’s also very candid about what she went through and the mistreatment she faced.

I don’t know exactly when it’s going to happen, but at this point, it’s pretty clear we’re going to get another season of Big Brother with former Survivor castaways and/ or notable contestants from other reality shows. For better or for worse, Rick Devens and Dee (alongside returning BB fav Angela) created so much cultural noise and attention that it would be wild not to go back to the well again. Ratings were up. Fans were invested in the season, whether they rooted for or against the icons. It’s happening.

Who those players might be, however, is the big question mark. Survivor legend Cirie Fields was on Big Brother 25. She was a lot of fun to watch, but she also quite clearly had mixed feelings about the experience. Dee and Devens, however, loved it. They really embraced the game and brought a level of scheming and last minute vote chaos that could have a long-term impact on the game. So, who else might be a good fit? Big Brother superfan and 28 houseguest Barrett Pfeiffer dropped some suggestions, and his answers are top tier.

The question came up during a Reddit AMA Barrett did earlier this week. He was asked by a fan if Dee, Devens and Angela weren’t the returning icons, who are some other Survivor players who would have been good fits? Barrett said he’s not an expert on the franchise but then proceeded to drop three home run names, one for the comedy and two who could actually make a deep run. Here’s a portion of his quote…

First, let’s talk out the Emily Flippen of it all real quick. A standout character from 45 (which is Dee’s season) and Survivor 50, Emily is a good strategist and fun character, but she’s also quite terrible at tolerating people she doesn’t like or see value in. She would be a fantastic perjury character in Big Brother, but her chances of making a deep run in the game are not strong. His “lmao” says everything you need to know here.

Kyle and Rizgod, however, both have the potential to be top tier Big Brother players. They’re fantastic with social relationships and are quietly sneaky in a way that doesn’t read as nakedly deceptive or untrustworthy. Kyle is also really physically fit but also coordinated and steady in a way that would likely make him a Yash level comp beast.

Now, does that mean we’ll actually see these players get cast? I think Emily Flippen is the most unlikely. She did some Big Brother 28 analysis on podcasts during the season and would be able to handle herself strategically, but I’m not sure she would take an entire summer off work or even really want to. I’m also not sure she’s a big enough name with casual fans that CBS would go out of its way to grab her.

Kyle probably has the highest upside as a potential winner. With all due respect to Dee, I think he’s probably the best player of Survivor’s New Era, but he’s also not the most loud or personality-heavy player. He’s very likeable but in an understated and relatable kind of way. He doesn’t have that bigger than life Big Brother energy. So, once again, I’m not sure they’d cast him either.

Rizo, however, checks all the boxes Big Brother fans would look for. He’s maybe the most popular player of the entire New Era. He’s a goofy, larger than life character with big energy, and he’s an elite confessionalist that would eat up all his diary room appearances Rick Devens style. He’s the right age range and has shown an ability to get along with and strategize beside a wide variety of different personality types. He would be perfect. It’s not just Barrett and I saying that either. He was referenced several times on the live feeds by Dee and Devens who said they thought he’d be perfect.

Big Brother has already been renewed for 29 and 30. Many fans would like to see the show do a season of all new players on 29 and some kind of all-star season on 30, but I’m not so sure CBS is going to go for that. They brought fan favorite Rachel Reilly back for 27 and the Survivors plus Angela in for 28. It seems like they may want to stick with that formula, and if they do, it could be Rizo’s moment. We’ll see.

Method dressing is one of my favorite trends in the world of celebrity fashion, and lately Mckenna Grace has been proving why. She’s been expertly rocking Hunger Games-themed outfits in the lead-up to the premiere of Sunrise on the Reaping on the 2026 movie schedule. Plus, she's been honoring Jennifer Lawrence with them, too. Now, she's explained why she decided to do all this.

After donning many looks that paid homage to Katniss and The Hunger Games, Grace wore a sleek red dress that clearly was her take on Jennifer Lawrence’s iconic red Oscars dress. During an interview with ET, the actress was asked about this fashion moment, and here’s how she responded:

As stated earlier, the look they were talking about was the red dress Grace wore to The Academy Gala, which you can see below. Per the actress’s IG, the dress was by Monoto, and it resembled the iconic red Calvin Klein dress Jennifer Lawrence wore to the Oscars in 2011.

Truly, these looks are stunning, and Grace said they’ve also been “healing” because she’s “having fun with fashion” instead of having it be “something of an anxiety.” She went on to explain that she’s having a blast wearing clothes that honor Lawrence too, saying:

Well, I’m also having fun witnessing what feels like a historic fashion run. Along with the red dress, Grace directly paid homage to Lawrence by wearing a white dress that looked exactly like the white gown Katniss wore in Catching Fire. Take a look:

However, the Regretting You actress is not just celebrating JLaw and Katniss with her press tour ensembles; she’s also wearing looks that highlight her character, Maysilee, and other stars of The Hunger Games. For example, in the ET interview, she’s wearing a black dress that she said was a reference to District 12, and it featured butterflies because of the “butterfly mutts in the arena” during Sunrise on the Reaping. She also said she got her hands on a dress Jena Malone, who played Johanna in the original movies, wore.

So, clearly Grace is committed to the Hunger Games method dressing, and I love that it’s also been an empowering, healing and fun journey for her. I also adore that it’s been helping build anticipation for Sunrise on the Reaping. I mean, these looks show just how passionate the actress is about this series and the specific book-to-screen adaptation she’s in, and it makes me so very excited to see the movie on November 20.

Like many Disney movies, the 2016 OG animated version of Moana works so well at least in part because it’s populated with many vibrant side characters. It’s not just the title star herself. So many other people in her world really pop, and that goes for the animals too. Fans especially fell in love with Moana’s pet pig Pua, and there was some grumbling back in the day that he didn’t get to go on the journey. Some expected the updated live action movie to correct that, but the loveable pig ended up staying behind in this one too.

We got a chance to interview the cast and creatives behind Moana ahead of the film’s release earlier in the year, and during our conversation with director Thomas Kail, we asked him why he kept Pua on the sidelines again. It sounds like it was an issue of space, not necessarily on the boat but from a storyline perspective. Kail and company obviously wanted to focus on Moana and Maui, and Heihei, as a confused chicken, offered a lot more comedic options to play with. Throw in the fact that Pua is a little too smart and capable of solving problems, and it was never a real consideration to bring him.

Here’s a portion of Kail’s quote…

I get it. More isn’t always more. Movies need to make careful choices about screentime because every moment on screen for one character is a moment you’re taking away from another character. Clearly the feeling from those involved was that Heihei can bring a lot more out of Maui especially than Pua would. Since ultimately, Moana and Maui are the main characters in the primary story they want to tell, it’s about advancing their story, not giving more love to a side character.

That being said, Pua is great, and it would have been nice to find a way to give us a little more from the character. I’m clearly not the only one who feels that way either. The lack of Pua was a major talking point after the first movie came out, and that sequel works to correct that. Pua is in the boat for the journey and on the poster in the second round that came out in 2024.

If you haven’t caught the live-action adaptation of Moana yet, you’re in luck. The film is available to stream on Disney+ as of today. It didn't have quite the box office impact or get the level of positive reviews it was hoping for, but the audience scores have been quite positive. It's worth checking out and deciding for yourself. It could have probably used a little more Pua, but it does have the right amount of Dwayne Johnson's hair.

Twas the night before Christmas… well, we actually have more than a few nights left before December 25, but Sydney Sweeney is already getting into the holiday spirit. Sweeney has been ramping things up lately when it comes to ads, as evidenced by her viral Novig sports ad, which sees her wear nothing but footballs. We've seen her advertise her Syrn lingerie line in the past, but this time she went with a surprising yuletide motif that saw her transform into none other than the classic Dr. Seuss character Cindy Lou Who.

Sweeney’s latest ad begins with the actress sitting at home and watching a vintage TV. From there, the video shows her watching footage of herself as Cindy Lou from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. There are several shots of Sweeney in character as Whoville’s holiday hero. One of them sees her wearing a striped outfit and shawl while carrying presents. Take a look.

Another scene from the celebrity fashion ad sees the Euphoria alum stringing lights as Cindy Lou (played by Taylor Momsen in the 2000 film) and, at one point, she looks around nervously. That may or may not be the character looking around in case a certain green curmudgeon comes around looking to steal her presents and decorations. Take a look:

Cindy Lou isn’t the only character to be honored in this ad, either. There’s also a segment that sees Sweeney channeling the beloved Jack Skellington of The Nightmare Before Christmas. In doing so, she even replicates a moment from the 1993 film that sees Jack gazing at Christmas lights. That aside, other segments show Sweeney sporting two other sets of lingerie, with the latter of the two giving major Snow Queen vibes.

Sweeney's ads have been very notable over the last year. I was personally surprised when I saw that the Housemaid star decided to sell soap infused with her bathwater. And that's not even getting into AE and other ad controversies that made a lot of money. It’s hard to deny that she’s drummed up business and publicity from certain marketing tactics, but some of them have drawn backlash.

Back in 2025, Sweeney found herself on the receiving end of backlash due to her collaboration with American Eagle. The “Good Jeans” promotional campaign evoked claims of eugenics and more. In the time since then, though, Sweeney has seemingly moved on and apparently even gotten to the point where she can even nod at the brouhaha.

Recent weeks have seen some parties express disdain over Sweeney’s Novig ad. According to reports, the star approached the brand in an effort to form an equity partnership of sorts. Said deal eventually resulted in shrewd business discussions, including an underwear-related request. The deal proved to be fruitful for Sweeney, though some female athletes argued that the ad was objectifying and signified a setback for female representation in the professional sports realm.

It’s hard to say how this latest Sydney Sweeney-centric ad will be received by the general public in the long run. For right now, though, fans in the comments of the YouTube video seem to love it. I’m not sure if Sweeney is coming for Mariah Carey’s unofficial Queen of Christmas title but, at the very least, she already has a head start on the holidays, thanks to this commercial.

Nowadays, Christopher Nolan is known as the Academy Award-winning director of Oppenheimer, who also holds the distinction of directing the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, The Odyssey. Before that, he was known as the director of the beloved Dark Knight trilogy. However, I was into Nolan even before that, as he made what I still think is his best movie, The Prestige.

On January 29th, 2027, The Prestige is returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary. Not only that, but the film will also be in IMAX for the very first time! So, here’s why I can’t wait to see The Prestige AGAIN next year.

The Movie Feels Different On A Big Screen

Back in 2006, when The Prestige first came out, I was in my 20s. Batman Begins had come out the year prior, and I was all in on Christopher Nolan. That said, I didn’t know what to make of his next project, which was about warring magicians or something like that. Christian Bale, my new favorite Batman at the time, was in it, and Hugh Jackman, who had cut his teeth as Wolverine, was also in it, and that’s all I knew.

Then I saw it on the big screen, and I knew right then and there that Christopher Nolan wasn’t just a good director; he was a great one. Since then, I've seen the film several times on the small screen. The thing that impresses me the most about it is that, similar to a magic trick, it feels like a different movie on my TV. Like Jaws, seeing it on the big screen and seeing it on the small screen are two completely different experiences.

On my TV, The Prestige feels like a more intimate story. The mystery of how The Transported Man is performed is almost secondary to the story of obsession and one-upmanship. However, on the big screen, I distinctly remember being marveled by the magic itself, and I’m looking forward to being marveled again come January 29th.

But It’s Not Just A Big Screen. It’s IMAX!

You know how James Cameron is now synonymous with 3D due to his Avatar movies? Well, even though other directors film in IMAX, I’m pretty sure the name that’s most synonymous with the format is Christopher Nolan, as some people will go out of their way to see his movies TWICE if they can’t catch the IMAX experience on their first viewing.

This is really interesting to me when it comes to The Prestige, because as I mentioned earlier, it feels like two different movies, depending on the screen. I can only imagine what it’s going to be like watching it on the biggest and loudest screen imaginable. In fact, this will be an all-new experience for me, and one that I’m greatly looking forward to as a megafan of the film.

I imagine the experience to be something like a cross between Oppenheimer (for the character drama aspects) and Interstellar (for the spectacle). Have I already mentioned how pumped I am for this rerelease?

I Think Now Is The Time To Introduce This Movie To My Son

The Prestige is currently available to watch with a Netflix subscription, so, in theory, I could show it to my 9-year-old son now, as he loves movies.

That said, if I’m going to introduce him to one of the best movies of the early 2000s, I’m going to give him the best experience possible, and that’s on an IMAX screen. So, I think January 29th, 2027 is the day that he will finally see The Prestige.

Because honestly, if I’m going to get my son into Christopher Nolan (And I definitely planned on it one day), then The Prestige is the film to do it with. It’s just that good.

Celebrity couples have always fascinated the public, going back to classic Hollywood pairs to modern ones like Zendaya and Tom Holland. Often times when famous people couple up it goes viral, and the same can also be said for breakups like Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's. Recently the latter has been linked to Fifty Shades star Dakota Johnson, and an alleged insider made some bold claims about what's happening behind the scenes.

MGK and Fox continue to coparent, and now there are rumors he's finally dating someone else. Namely Johnson, with someone reportedly close to the pair speaking to People about the burgeoning romance. The source says that they allegedly have the "same dry and dark sense of humor", and frequently make each other laugh. The unnamed insider also claimed they're trying to keep things private, saying:

Unfortunately, trying to keep things under wraps is easier said than done. In fact, photos of Dakota Johnson and Machine Gun Kelly from earlier in October have already arrived online. They're not great images, but seem to hint that they're seemingly seeing each other.

MGK and Johnson reportedly met at Taylor Swift's star-studded wedding, and have been casually seeing each other since then. The same alleged insider offered more about why they're seemingly taking things slow. They were quoted saying:

This marks the first time in a number of years that the "bloody valentine" singer has been linked to anyone but Megan Fox. That former couple made countless headlines during their relationship, which may be why he and Johnson are attempting to guard their privacy. Of course, this is easier said than done when both members of the reported couple are wildly famous celebrities.

As previously mentioned, MGK's previous relationship was fodder for plenty of wild reports. Megan Fox claimed they drank each other's blood, and the former pair often went viral for the ways they showed affection, as well as their wild Halloween costumes. Fans noticed when Fox deleted their photos together back in 2023, and there were rumors that there were infidelity issues. They ended up getting back together and announcing Fox's pregnancy, but ended up once again splitting up before their baby was born. There are still some shippers hoping they reunite, but that seems more unlikely if he's dating someone else.

Only time will tell what happens between Machine Gun Kelly and Dakota Johnson, but both of their careers continue to thrive. That includes his new music, and Johnson's role in Verity as part of the 2026 movie release list.

Prince Harry has been a public figure for decades now and, during that time, the world has watched as he’s experienced both highs and lows. The Duke of Sussex has also been candid about certain aspects of his life, including his marriage to Meghan Markle. Harry’s level of transparency continues to be evident in the aftermath of him, his wife and their kids moving back to the UK. More recently, the British Royal Family member referenced his partying days and how they tied to “grief” involving his late mother, Princess Diana.

The royal recently participated in a wide-ranging interview tied to his MasterClass, Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss. While discussing the topic of parenthood, Harry was asked about breaking parenting cycles, and he acknowledged his intention to do so. From there, he also spoke about the concept of change and discussed instances in which he’d been told by various people that he’d changed over the years:

During his younger years, Prince Harry was known for his tendency to party with friends, and he made headlines as a result. Some of those memories are even amongst the biggest details in Harry’s memoir, Spare. Of course, as the businessman acknowledged, he has indeed changed over the years but doesn’t see the “drunk” image being a wholly accurate assessment of his former-self. Nevertheless, the Harry & Meghan star did admit to GQ that his partying ways were a method of coping with his mom’s highly publicized death:

Princess Diana was killed in a car accident in 1997 – alongside her partner, Dodi Fayed, and their driver, Henri Paul – while trying to evade paparazzi. At that time, Harry was only 12 years old. Even in more recent years, analysts and royal experts continue to discuss Diana’s accident. The late royal and activist also remains a topic of discussion in general for a myriad of reasons. Just recently, her brother, Charles Spencer, wrote a book in which he chronicled his life and memories of Diana, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister.

As Prince Harry continues to reflect on his past, questions remain in regard to what the future holds for him, Meghan Markle and their two children, Archie and Lilibet. Many have also wondered whether he’ll reconcile with his father, King Charles and brother, Prince William. Comments shared by the Duke during this recent interview suggest he and his brood are excited for what’s to come. Harry also seems open to mending fences with his family. And, all the while, it seems he’s continuing to hold his mother’s memory close.

Spooky season is upon us, with folks like me re-watching the best horror movies to celebrate. Some exciting scary TV content arrived in time for Halloween, including the Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake (which is streaming for those with a Peacock subscription). The series offers a new chapter to one of the best horror franchises, and Linda Cardinelli crushes it as Pamela Vorhees. The show made a big change from the series’ history, but I have to be honest about it.

The Friday the 13th movies have been entertaining audiences for decades, with the original hitting theaters back in 1980. The concept is pretty simple: horny camp counselors are killed by Jason and his mother because he drowned in Crystal Lake. As such, there’s been a ton of nudity throughout the 12 movies. There isn't any in the TV adaptation though, and showrunner Brad Caleb Kane spoke to The Wrap about this change, offering:

I mean, he's not wrong. The violence and kills in Crystal Lake are pretty gnarly. The Peacock series clearly wasn't asked to done down the gore, although it sounds like Kane was asked to skip the nudity. I personally can't stop thinking of the way Pamela used a meat tenderizer to break Valerie's jaw in Episode 3.

After this story started rolling around, Kane took to Instagram to make a clarification about whether or not nudity was shut down by the powers at Peacock and/or A24. In his words:

I'm a hardcore horror fan who has seen the first few Friday the 13th movies (which are streaming with a Paramount+ subscription) plenty of times over the years. Obviously those titles have plenty of naked camp counselors, but I honestly didn't even notice that the TV series skipped this part of the slasher property.

After all, we still had the horny teens having sex during Crystal Lake's premiere episode. Jason's drowning happened as a result of their fornication, so it's not like the Friday the 13th lore was ruined. We just didn't get any gratuitous shots of bare chests. Brad Caleb Kane might be bummed about this, but I don't think it actually makes all that much of a difference to the overall story.

As a fan of the franchise, I've loved the various ways Crystal Lake has paid tribute to the Friday the 13th movies. That includes the iconic title sequence and theme song, and some scenes that were recreated from the 1980 original. The series has also put new spins on some of these iconic sequences, which allows even the most hardcore horror buff to be surprised by its contents.

Crystal Lake is streaming in its entirety over on Peacock as part of the 2026 TV schedule. We'll have to wait and see if it manages to get a second season, but I'm hyped for this perfect Halloween watch... even without the nudity.

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

I expected some surprises when NCIS revealed Tony DiNozzo was the new director amid the 2026 TV schedule and beyond. However, I didn't expect any surprises to gross me out. After the latest episode, I felt my stomach churn when I learned where Jimmy Palmer was keeping the cakes for the multitude of birthday parties in the office, and I thought it was wild the show didn't make a bigger deal of it.

Apparently, Jimmy wasn't trying to take over Parker's role as the "sweets guy," but he attempted to bring back "office birthdays." Unfortunately, the effort quickly spiraled out of control, and when Tony found him in the morgue, he also found a litany of cakes stuffed in one of the mortuary cabinets. Take a look:

Tony told Jimmy that stashing the cakes in the cabinet was "all kinds of wrong" and even made a couple of references to The Great British Bake Off. I expected there to be more conversations about Jimmy storing birthday cakes right next to deceased bodies, but surprisingly, that didn't happen.

NCIS went in another direction, focusing more on Jimmy accidentally starting a fire by lighting birthday candles, rather than the entire office finding out they're eating cakes that have been chilled right next to murder victims. I felt like I was going to be sick, and that says a lot, given I know the show isn't real. On that note, though, I could only imagine how those characters felt!

I will cut the series some slack, as it had bigger fish to fry when Nick Torres thought an old contact was tied up in a murder. The episode ended with that friend being exonerated, and with Torres accepting an offer to do a side gig for the CIA. I certainly didn't expect that twist, and I'm wondering what this means for a potential relationship with Knight.

As for Jimmy, I don't think we can expect him to continue his pursuit of celebrating office birthdays. I do expect him to whip out a birthday cake for Ziva, however, should she drop by the office to check up on her husband. There's still no word on when Cote de Pablo will show up, but I can't help but think the NCIS producers have a plan for it. Let's just hope if she does ever receive a cake moving forward, it'll be stored properly.

Until then, I'm hooked on tuning into NCIS Tuesdays on CBS. With so much happening on the series and spinoffs, it will be interesting to watch how this action escalates once the crossovers start happening.

DC’s first horror movie is nearly here, and the reactions calling it “shockingly gruesome” and the “Joker meets The Substance” are absolutely correct. It’s Clayface's scary trailer set me up for what to expect, but the movie goes even harder on the gore than I would have guessed for the latest of upcoming DC movies. So I had to ask the director about it.

James Watkins has made some chilling movies in his career thus far, from The Woman in Black to Speak No Evil. But was there ever a time where he was worried about going too far with the body horror-forward comic book movie? Here’s what he told CinemaBlend:

Clayface follows actor Matt Hagen (played by newcomer Tom Rhys Harries), who recently got his big break in Hollywood. However, after making the wrong person mad, his face is completely disfigured and his reputation is ruined. In his desperation, he seeks out fringe scientist Dr. Caitlyn Corr (Naomi Ackie) to help him restore his face back to normal. She agrees to do a procedure on him that has yet to go into human trials, and the results are nightmarish.

As Watkins shared with us, the scene where Matt is disfigured was the one scene where he worried about getting right the most. As he added:

When I watched Clayface, I certainly found myself watching through my fingers at some point. Particularly, the scene teased in the trailers where Matt has to take some scissors to his eyes while in a plane. That one absolutely doesn’t disappoint. It was so fun to watch with an audience though because so many of us were squealing over the stressful scenes together.

I found there to be a solid balance there between grossing us out keeping us in the theater. By the way, I think it’s genius that the popcorn bucket gives you a hand to hold, because you might need it to get through all the violent moments.

Clayface is the third movie in James Gunn’s new era of DC films that started with Superman and Supergirl, and is based on an iconic DC villain. This is definitely the most inventive of the movies yet, and I hope it finds success so we get more mid-budget horror DC projects like it.

At this point, there’s been so so many comic book movies, and I want to see movies like Clayface redefine what we expect from them. You can experience the new movie yourself when it hits theaters this weekend as part of the 2026 movie release list. Moviegoers decide if the horror level was too much, not enough or just right.

After excluding myself for years, I'm watching Dancing with the Stars for the first time this season. The reality competition series (which is streaming with a Disney+ subscription) is endlessly entertaining, even if I've been annoyed by the judges every now and then. Dedication night was full of tear-jerking moments, but the internet is obsessed with Jan Ravnik's reaction upon learning that Pasha Pashkov won People's Sexiest DWTS Pro. The story behind his side eye makes the viral moment even better.

Lots of tears were shed during the most recent episode of Dancing with the Stars, which made the lighter moments stand out. That includes Pasha's crowning as People's Sexiest Pro, as well as Jan's A+ reaction. In an interview with E! News immediately after the episode, the 31-year-old dancer spoke about his viral face, offering:

They say it's an honor just to be nominated, but unfortunately Ravnik was not even given that honor when it came to People's Sexiest Dancing with the Stars pro. Being on camera as Pashkov was given this honor was seemingly adding insult to injury. As a competitive person myself, I totally get it.

I mean, who was in charge of the nominations? Jan is an objectively handsome man, who often elicits swoons on the ballroom floor. The pro, with his partner Tatyana Ali at his side, further explained why he was so miffed by Pasha's win. As he put it:

Even if he was semi-joking, it sounds like the Sexiest DWTS pro triggered some childhood trauma. Not only was he not nominated, but Pasha won and got his very own Prom King-esque sash while Jan was in the background watching. You can see his comments about that viral reaction below:

Given the discourse surrounding the newest episode regarding Carrie Ann Inaba and Val Chmerkovskiy, this low-stakes drama of this moment was refreshing and delightful. Jan's side-eye reaction was utterly hilarious, and clearly the internet, fans, and journalists noticed him on the side of the frame. As you can see in the above video, he seemed to have a good sense of humor about going viral, and clearly doesn't harbor any actual ill will about Pasha's victory. That being said, the two-time DWTS pro would seemingly love to be included in future competitions.

Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays on ABC as part of the 2026 TV schedule. We'll just have to see if Jan or Pasha end up making it further in this season's competition.

Considering how much time Zendaya and Tom Holland have spent promoting films on the 2026 movie release schedule, it's impressive how little they've revealed about their wedding. Naturally, fans have turned to other sources for details, including Zendaya's longtime stylist, Law Roach. If anyone knows what her wedding dress looked like, it's probably him. And I'm starting to think he enjoys knowing something the rest of us don't.

During an appearance on Aspire with Emma Grede, the celebrity stylist discussed his longtime friendship and working relationship with The Greatest Showman actress. Eventually, the conversation turned to her famously private wedding. Roach admitted he wished the public could have seen her as a bride, saying:

Allegedly, sir? Allegedly? Well played.

This is the same man who first told reporters back in March that the wedding had already happened. Holland eventually confirmed their marriage himself in June, though even his grandmother reportedly fell for fake wedding photos circulating online.

He’s previously shot down rumors of a second, more public wedding over the summer, only for reports of another private celebration in England to emerge. He might be distinguishing between a wedding ceremony and a separate celebration. Maybe he's simply having fun with the questions. Either way, I've reached the point where tracking this wedding requires a spreadsheet.

Roach seems perfectly aware of how confusing his answers have become, and he may be doing it on purpose. While explaining why he's so protective of the Euphoria star, the stylist talked about the relationship they've built since she was a teenager, adding:

That kind of loyalty goes both ways, and Roach clearly takes Zendaya's privacy seriously. He explained that the two have very different personalities. The actress prefers to keep her personal life out of the spotlight, while he's much more comfortable speaking his mind. Which brings us back to that suspicious little "allegedly."

Roach explained that his approach to protecting Zendaya's privacy includes a fairly deliberate strategy when people start asking about the wedding. He concluded with:

Well, that explains a few things. At this point, asking Roach for wedding details feels like playing poker against someone who helped design the cards. He knows exactly what people want to hear and has apparently decided we'll all have to keep guessing.

I understand why he wishes more people could have seen Zendaya as a bride, though. This is the same stylist who helped turn her Dune, Challengers and The Odyssey press tours into fashion events in their own right. After years of creating some of Hollywood's most memorable red carpet looks together, he might be proudest of her wedding dress, one nobody outside their inner circle gets to see.

He's already mocked AI-generated wedding images, suggesting the real thing was considerably better. Meanwhile, the couple has kept actual wedding photographs out of public view. Sure, I'd love to see the dress, especially after Roach's latest compliment. But I also understand why the former Disney star might want this particular outfit to remain something she shared only with Holland and the people closest to them. She's spent much of her life having strangers scrutinize everything she wears.

The funny thing is, Zendaya and Roach have already played around with bridal fashion while promoting The Drama, including a "something borrowed" look featuring one of Cate Blanchett's gowns. We've seen all those wedding-inspired outfits, yet her actual wedding dress remains a complete mystery.

Judging by Roach's latest comments, we're unlikely to get an official reveal from him anytime soon. Apparently, all we can expect are glowing compliments, occasional misdirection, and a different answer every time someone asks. Which means Law Roach has somehow found another way to make me want to see that wedding dress even more. Nicely played.

If you’ve ever wondered what goes on in the makeup trailer during the making of a TV series, I can now confirm it’s a lot of hot gossip. In fact, Reba McEntire recently admitted she got looped in to her former daughter-in-law’s Brooklyn Bird fiasco and the aftermath recently while she was getting ready for a day on the set of Happy’s Place. Surprising? Yes.

How the event unfolded was this. Reba was sitting with her co-star Melissa Peterman in the makeup trailer. It was Melissa who casually dropped the news, and Peterman told E! that it must have gone viral beyond viral because she has been so busy filming Season 3 of their sitcom she’s basically been fully offline. Yet, still the bird story persisted. Per Peterman:

Well, yeah, I got up at 4 a.m. to watch tons of footage of Kelly Clarkson on security footage of the incident. Even as a journalist this isn’t something I’m willing to do on the regular, but the story was fascinating, and not only because it was coming from the generally relatable Kelly Clarkson. The setting, the circumstances, and the key players – which also included a famous children’s book author – were just so strange.

If you’ve been following the brouhaha between The Voice coach and the Brooklyn Store Art of Play that allegedly gave her bad service, you may already know that Reba was among the celebrities to support Clarkson after her viral posts.

Kelly Clarkson’s initial post about the incident described the Pretty Woman treatment she allegedly received in the store when she visited earlier this month. She posted about the interactions she had in store on Instagram and X, and Reba commented, “Oh Kelly their loss honey.”

She wasn’t the only one. While opinion has been divided on the whole about whether or not it was justifiable for Kelly Clarkson to out a small business on the Internet, several celebrities were on her side, including McEntire, Jennifer Hudson and Ruby Rose. Some insiders have alleged this has put Clarkson in a “bubble of applause” related to her behavior, though she also has plenty of defenders online.

For context, the two singers share a relatively close relationship. They’ve worked together on The Voice, they were friends for a long time before Clarkson ever married, and they later became family. Reba used to be married to Narvel Blackstock, the father of the late Brandon Blackstock. Brandon Blackstock was married to Kelly Clarkson between 2013 and 2022, when they divorced. He later died after a battle fighting melanoma.

Technically, Clarkson and McEntire are no longer family. However, bonds don’t necessarily go away just because divorces happen, and it’s not a huge shock the former mother-in-law might support the singer during her feud, even if the place she found out about the incident was very unexpected.

What this does really make me wonder about? What other gossip is getting thrown out in the makeup trailer for Happy’s Place.

Warning! The following contains spoilers from the Dancing With The Stars episode “Dedication Night.” Stream the episode with a Disney+ subscription, and read at your own risk!

Dancing With The Stars always gets the tears flowing on “Dedication Night,” and Season 35 was no exception. With a Heath Ledger tribute from Julia Stiles, as well as other touching moments between contestants and the people who inspired them, there was no shortage of sweet moments. This made one weird moment stick out like a sore thumb.

The ABC series is a great vehicle for promoting movies on the upcoming 2026 schedule, especially if former cast members are in the movie. In theory, DWTS was the perfect time for Season 32 winner Xochitl Gomez to promote The Cat In The Hat, but the execution couldn’t have been any sloppier.

Dedication Night Featured A Tribute To Heath Ledger, A Gender Reveal, And More

It was speculated for weeks that Julia Stiles might pay tribute to the late Heath Ledger on Dedication Week, but I don't think anyone saw a 10 Things I Hate About You reunion happening. The actress ended her routine onstage with former co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union, Larisa Oleynik, Susan May Pratt, and Andrew Keegan.

It was a highlight of the night, but not the only thing Dancing With The Stars did that fans loved. Tatyana Ali's tribute to James Avery with Alfonso Ribeiro was a great Fresh Prince of Bel-Air nod, and I loved hearing the rest of the cast talk about their parents or others who helped them along the way. Tyler Cameron even confirmed his fiancé's pregnancy and did a live gender reveal for the audience to enjoy.

The Cat In The Hat Promotion Came At The Worst Possible Time

Immediately after the gender reveal, Xochitl Gomez and Brandon Armstrong jumped into this wild dance routine meant to promote The Cat In The Hat. It was colorful, there were Thing 1 and Thing 2 creatures, and a CGI Cat dancing in the background. It was jarring, and totally off-brand for everything we saw during the episode to that point.

It felt like a misstep for the film's marketing, which is no doubt still recovering from the whole evil Cat In The Hat hoax from September. The movie's release is still a couple of weeks out, so why not do that dance on any other night that isn't the most emotional episode?

Perhaps Dancing With The Stars needed to fill time, especially since no one was eliminated. Unfortunately, it puts all the more pressure on the Halloween episode, which will result in a double elimination. Perhaps that's why the show didn't wait on the Cat In The Hat moment, though I really think it should've. If nothing else, I certainly won't forget that it's in theaters soon.

Dancing With The Stars continues on ABC on Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET. This season is flying by, and I'm beginning to wonder who will be around on finale night. This Halloween episode should make that clearer, so we'll see who gets sent home!

When Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim were casting about for a project together in 2023, the two took a fortuitous trip together to the famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles. At the show, a magician asked for a celebrity name, and someone yelled out “Elizabeth Holmes.” Oppenheim, the co-director of You Can See Everything, which hit the 2026 movie schedule last week, got an idea.

Oppenheim knew A24 might be looking for someone to make a documentary about the Theranos founder and convicted fraudster. So he convinced Fielder to reach out, and eventually, they signed a deal to make the movie. During negotiations, Fielder asked for something unique. He asked the studio for a clause in the contract that would let the two directors bail on the movie if they decided what they were filming wasn’t working. They could literally get the funding and then decide the final product wasn't going to work, and trash it with no financial consequences.

I’ve never known a studio to do something like this, but credit to A24, they saw the potential in what would eventually become box office gold and agreed. Oppenheim recently appeared on the IndieWire podcast ToolKit and explained how it came together:

That, according to Oppenheim, was all he and Fielder needed to know. The Primetime director says that the decision allowed a level of freedom and, more importantly, a lack of pressure to make something. Oppenheim explains:

That “fishing” is clearly evident in the movie. Despite the fact that Holmes was heading to prison in just a few short weeks when filming began, the atmosphere in the rented beach house in San Diego appeared remarkably relaxed. Fielder has time to ask as many questions as he wants and follow as many threads as he can with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans. They talk about everything from the infamous Theranos device to why Evans insists on scrambling eggs himself.

The result is one of the best movies of the year. The more I think about the latest release from A24, the more onion layers I remove, and the more I like it. I’ve only seen it once, but I can’t wait to watch it again and see more, because there is no way to see everything in just one go. A24, meanwhile, must be patting themselves on the back for the decision to allow Fielder and Oppenheim so much control, because the results are remarkable, both on screen and at the box office.

If you haven't already, check out You Can See Everything in theaters now.