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If you want to find great movies released as recently as the 2010s, or even the current decade, the 2020s, you’re in luck. Contrary to what some might say (and you know what some might say), cinema has been alive and well within the last couple of decades, and just like any other decade in history, the last quarter of a century has seen its share of both winners and critical misfires.
It’s the misfires that are going to be acknowledged below, because these movies – most of them fairly well-known and/or notorious – can be considered some of the worst made in the last 25 years. They’re generally not fun in a bad way, either, so if you’re wondering why The Room isn’t here, it’s because The Room is just too much fun. These movies, on the other hand, are probably best avoided by anyone who’s not particularly into watching bad films as often as good ones.
It can be hard to see the mighty fall, and Kevin Smith, for a short while, was once pretty mighty as far as boldly independent filmmakers went. He rose to fame with Clerks, which was a movie mostly just about surviving a job you hate, which found comedy in very relatable things and a mundane convenience store setting. Yoga Hosers, admittedly, also takes place predominantly in a convenience store, but it brazenly makes a decision to not be like Clerks when it comes to being funny.
Sure, it’s going for more of a comedic horror thing, with some fantasy elements that involve villainous bratwurst Nazis (don’t ask, it’s stupider than it sounds, somehow), but none of it works. Yoga Hosers rambles on and on, seemingly never ending, even though information online will tell you it’s allegedly less than 90 minutes long, don’t believe it — the misery of Yoga Hosers is eternal.
Sniper: Special Ops is one of the least compelling war movies ever made, and features one of the least committed lead performances in cinema history, courtesy of Steven Seagal. He plays a purportedly badass expert sniper, and though he does shoot some people throughout, Seagal does nothing to suggest his character cares, and it’s sort of funny how he really does spend almost the entire film sitting down.
And, yes, snipers do stay stationary, but Sniper: Special Ops sticks to this in a bad way, leading to a whole movie that feels static and uninspired. It’s a little absurd at times, owing to just how barebones and brazenly lazy it is, but bafflement isn’t the same as entertainment… unless you are morbidly curious and do want to see a particularly poorly handled action/war flick.
In 1963, Alfred Hitchcock did a surprisingly great job at making mundane birds come across in a surprisingly terrifying way on screen. Sure, it’s one thing to have a giant shark be intimidating, or bring dinosaurs to life and have them terrorize humans (Jaws and Jurassic Park, respectively), but The Birds doing the same for ordinarily-sized birds was uniquely harrowing.
Close to half a century later, there was another attempt at a scary bird movie that failed across the board: the infamous Birdemic: Shock and Terror from 2010. It’s not quite as fun as The Room, but it’s built up the same sort of reputation, doing for “nature attacks” horror movies what Tommy Wiseau’s magnum opus did for romantic melodramas. Terrible special effects, baffling dialogue, and acting so wooden it makes the Ents from The Lord of the Rings look fleshy in comparison await anyone brave enough to experience the Shock and Terror of Birdemic.
The acting career John Travolta’s had since the 1970s has undeniably been up and down, but nothing put a dent in the comeback he had during the 1990s quite like Battlefield Earth. It was not a good way to kick off the new millennium for anyone involved, with its story taking place another 1000 years in the future and involving an alien race enslaving humanity.
Then, humanity fights back, blah, blah, blah, and things get ridiculous, ugly, over-acted, poorly paced, and sometimes, admittedly, quite laughable. There are flashes of genuine hilarity found throughout Battlefield Earth, but other sequences within are more of a slog. It has the sort of notoriety it has for good reason, and if someone wanted to label it a nadir of the overall science fiction genre, that might be strangely difficult to dispute.
The problem with Saving Christmas isn’t that it’s simply about faith, but rather that it’s a mess, it is because it’s not an effective exploration of faith and how it relates to the titular time of the year. It is a somewhat passionate film that wants to present an argument about the true meaning of Christmas, but it’s hard to imagine any naysayers of the most wonderful time of the year being persuaded by anything contained within.
Kirk Cameron pretty much plays himself, and the movie revolves around him trying to convince a brother-in-law not to be such a sad sack around Christmastime. Through this basic premise, Saving Christmas goes to some absolutely wild places, at least in its “better” moments. Otherwise, it’s very preachy and kind of repetitive, too, but those parts can be bewildering in a sort of engaging way, too.
Disaster Movie is the worst kind of bad movie because it’s not particularly fun to talk about (or watch). Certain movies that don’t quite work are at least fun to dig into, either by making jokes at their expense or trying to get to the heart of just why they don’t work. Sometimes, it’s possible to get a thrill out of doing a bit of both. There’s no such thrill to discussing Disaster Movie.
This is the laziest of lazy parody movies, ripping into cinema and pop culture predominantly from 2008… and infamously doing so in 2008, meaning there wasn’t much to work with parody-wise beyond some recognizable characters and the marketing they might’ve appeared in when Disaster Movie was made. Parody movies are great when done right, but there’s very little parody in this parody movie. It simply shows things you might vaguely know, and then it hopes that’ll be enough. It’s not.
The worst anthology movie of the last 25 years will be mentioned in a bit, but the second-worst from that same period is probably Verotika. As the title suggests/threatens, Verotika is purportedly erotica combined with horror, but none of it is sexy, and none of it is scary. Even calling it sleazy somehow feels like giving Verotika credit, and sleaze isn’t even something you’d usually want in a movie!
It’s just a nothing movie, telling three main stories with all of them taking common horror tropes and conventions before mutating them in thoroughly dull and tedious ways. There’s nothing fresh here, nothing technically impressive, and nothing that even comes close to being scary. Verotika doesn’t even have the courtesy to be bad in a funny way, so just avoid it at all costs.
After one infamously mortifying trailer, Cats, upon release, ended up being one infamously mortifying movie. With a paper-thin premise and nightmarish visuals, this movie is about a bunch of cats who all want to die, and they sing some songs because they’re all competing to be the one who gets to die. Well, maybe. They want to ascend to some kind of cat afterlife. But they actually want to die.
Viewers of Cats might well also find themselves wishing to ascend to a higher plane of existence while trying to survive this one. It’s a movie that feels longer than it is, being a true endurance test packed with annoying musical numbers, horrific animation mixed with live-action, and one of the most repetitive stories you’ll ever witness. Seriously, one of the most repetitive stories you’ll ever witness. The story here is so repetitive. It’s a movie that repeats itself. Cats is very repetitive.
Rivaling something like 1992’s The Player when it comes to having an astounding number of A-list actors in one movie, Movie 43 has too many famous people to count. Thankfully, there aren’t 42 more of these, and if there were, by no means would they be worth watching to properly understand Movie 43, because this is one of the last movies you should ever watch.
It’s even worse than Verotika, as far as anthology films go, stringing together numerous unfunny skits that are all packed with cheap, crude humor, but not cheap/crude humor that manages to be in any way amusing. Movie 43 is painful to get through, and the story of how it came to be proves far more interesting than the film itself (not to mention a lot stranger and more eventful).
There’s something neat and numerically satisfying about giving 2025: The World Enslaved by a Virus the title of worst movie released between 1999 and 2024, given it’s set in 2025. It imagines a strange dystopia brought about by COVID-19… well, less so the virus itself, and more the ways that the powerful in the world used it to oppress and restrict, with communism being rampant and Christianity being illegal.
It was the sort of thing that had aged and felt preposterous even before it came out, and now that 2025 is right around the corner, the fearmongering here is even funnier. Also funny: the way this film is put together, the way it’s acted, the way it’s written, the way it uses music, and the fact it ends with a tragic event – like, in its final moments – that’s immediately undercut by the inclusion of bloopers in the end credits. 2025: The World Enslaved by a Virus is impossible to comprehend, even if you’ve successfully gotten through it. This kind of bafflement and cinematic ineptitude only comes around once every quarter of a century, if you’re (un)lucky.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger are taking parenting a notch higher, shedding light on a unique rule in their home.
The couple’s parenting style may not come as a surprise, as they gave insight into shared principles they actively put in place to keep their family life grounded.
While the Pratt household appears to be thriving beautifully, his career, however, does not seem to be faring as well.

Movies are widely accessible to many, but that is not the case for Pratt and Schwarzenegger’s children, as they shared per E! Online.
The “Parks and Recreation” alum revealed that not only have he and his wife’s children, Lyla, 5, Eloise, 3, and Ford, 16 months, never watched his movies, but they have never watched any films at all.
“My 5-year-old, my 3-year-old, and my 1-year-old have never seen movies,” he detailed, describing his wife as old-school. “Katherine is very old-school when it comes to screens and technology and all of that stuff. So, we’re waiting.”
However, the actor, also a father to 13-year-old son Jack with ex-wife Anna Faris, is looking forward to the day his younger children finally watch his films.
“There’s gonna be a season, they’re gonna realize their dad is really cool,” he teased. “They haven’t realized it yet, but one day.”
He added that his teenage son already sees him that way. “My 13-year-old, I took him to a screening of the first movie,” he said of his animated film “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” “He thinks it’s pretty cool.”

Although Pratt grew up with a strong understanding of faith due to his Catholic background, his beliefs wavered over time.
As reported by The Blast, after rediscovering his faith, Pratt admitted he struggled internally, caught in cycles of sin and forgiveness. This continued until the birth of his son, who was reportedly born nine weeks prematurely in 2012 and spent a month in intensive care.
“Then, when my son Jack was fighting for his life, I found myself back on my knees, pleading to God for a miracle. I promised that if Jack survived, I would devote my life to sharing God’s message. This time I meant it.”
The actor noted that since his family made it through that difficult period, each day has given him a renewed opportunity to thank God for his family and children.

Schwarzenegger did not simply step into parenting; she took intentional steps to ensure she approached the role with care and awareness.
As reported by The Blast, she prepared for her new responsibilities, not only as Pratt’s wife but also as a stepmother, by consulting a step-parenting therapist shortly after their engagement, fully aware of the role she was stepping into.
“And it’s been incredibly helpful for me and also just understanding my role as a step-parent,” the author shared, reflecting on her co-parenting dynamic with her husband’s ex.
She admitted that while her ego occasionally surfaces, she has learned to manage it, recognizing that the focus should remain on the child rather than herself.

The couple’s intentional approach to parenting comes as no surprise, as they have previously spoken about the foundational steps they took before marriage.
Per The Blast, the “Jurassic World” star revealed that premarital counseling played a significant role in strengthening their relationship before it began.
“We did like six sessions with this guy who was, by the way, the best thing in the world.” She noted
“If you’re somebody who’s thinking of getting married, you should definitely follow this,” he continued, giving insights into the questions counseling forces one to sit with.

While his family life continues to flourish, the same cannot be said for his career at the moment. His recent movie, “Mercy,” has received negative reviews and performed poorly at the box office since its release this month.
Per The Blast, an insider revealed, “Chris is panicking. Full stop.” Elaborating further, they added, “This is the first time he’s really feeling his age in Hollywood, and it’s shaken him.”
They also noted that prior to “Mercy,” Pratt had starred in several blockbuster franchises that were expected to succeed. Without that strong backing, he is now reportedly confronting the possibility that he may not be as untouchable as he once believed.
Cruz Beckham, the third child of David and Victoria Beckham, is drawing attention for his new song, as listeners focus on its emotional lyrics. Many believe the singer wrote “Loneliest Boy” with his eldest brother, Brooklyn, in mind, seemingly hinting at his estrangement from the family.
This comes months after Brooklyn distanced himself from the rest of the Beckhams, blocking any communication with them after a lengthy post on Instagram alleging his parents had been controlling his life.
Cruz is on tour in the UK, and he has been performing an unreleased song titled “Loneliest Boy,” which seems to be about Brooklyn. The singer posted a short clip on social media on March 16, showing him singing the somber song and playing the guitar.
“Loneliest boy, mama don’t talk too much / It’s breaking her heart / It shows in the small things that you don’t do,” Cruz sang. In another part of the song, the lyrics talk about the loneliest boy always finding “something bad in somebody good.”
“Loneliest boy, I hope that you’re listening / Don’t push all your friends away, when we’re tryna show you love,” Cruz crooned.
Many fans loved the song, while others simply reacted with a crying face emoji, moved by the emotion behind the lyrics. One commented, “Awww, those words cut deep, it’s a beautiful song,” while one wrote, “Tell who hes addressing song to [sic].”

In December 2025, several outlets reported that David and Victoria unfollowed Brooklyn on Instagram amid their ongoing family feud. Cruz cleared the air and defended his parents by posting a screenshot of Daily Mail’s headline writing, “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son.. Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.
In mid-January, Brooklyn released a lengthy statement on Instagram Stories, airing out his grievances toward his parents and claiming they “controlled” his life. He also alleged that his family “consistently disrespected” his wife, Nikola Peltz. “I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he said toward the end of the post.
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In March, Cruz uploaded a cooking video on TikTok, where he made potato soup with cheese and bacon bits. “wanna see the best cooking video ever? don’t watch this then,” he captioned the post.
It was an innocent post, but fans were quick to point out that it may have been a dig at Brooklyn, who is passionate about cooking and often posts cooking videos on his social media. Cruz also posted the video on Instagram, tagging the Beckhams’ long-time family friend and celebrated chef, Gordon Ramsay, telling him to “watch out!”
As previously reported by The Blast, Ramsay shared his opinions on the rift between the Beckhams and offered Brooklyn some advice. At that time, the chef was still in contact with Brooklyn. Days later, however, Brooklyn also blocked Ramsay and his kids on social media.

David and Victoria seemingly want to bury the hatchet and reconcile with their eldest son. On March 4, Brooklyn celebrated his 27th birthday, and his parents greeted him on social media, posting Instagram Stories with sweet photos of Brooklyn during happier times with them. The couple expressed their love for Brooklyn and greeted him a happy birthday. Brooklyn didn’t respond to the post.
On March 15, it was Mother’s Day in the UK, and again, Brooklyn failed to greet Victoria. He did, however, greet his mother-in-law the day before, which also happened to be her birthday. “Happy birthday to the best mother in law x love u so much and hope u had the most amazing day,” he wrote.

In an article with a video published on March 17, HELLO! caught up with Cruz as he was walking down the street and asked him whether he had spoken to Brooklyn amid the ongoing tensions in their family. Cruz kept his head down while walking, seemingly ignoring the question.
He was then asked whether he was hoping to repair their relationship. After a few strides, he looked up and said, “Hope to.”
Cruz is in the middle of his “mini tour” and will be heading to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, and London for the rest of March.
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The Georgia native is the subject of a Lifetime movie about the brutal attack she endured in 2021.
By Jonathan Klotz
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Generations of sci-fi fans waited for Dune to finally be recognized as one of the greatest sci-fi epics in history. Frank Herbert’s grand vision was deemed unfilmable, unadaptable, and incomprehensible for the average movie-goer. That’s why the reveal of Dune: Part Three is so stunning. The story of the second novel, Dune Messiah, is coming to theaters. It’s being marketed as the conclusion of the Dune trilogy, which is odd, as in the books, it’s the end of the prologue to the real story yet to come.

After the events of Dune: Part Two, Paul Atreides (Timothee Chalamet) is seen in the teaser trailer as the leader of the Fremen, accepting his role as their Messiah, the Muad’Dib, while his lover Chani (Zendaya) appears to be pregnant. The teaser doesn’t reveal if it’s a boy or a girl, but what the brief two minutes and 30 seconds of footage does reveal is Paul’s doubts about being the Messiah. In the best line of the teaser, his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson) reminds Paul that his father “didn’t start any wars.”
Dune: Part Three is again going to be full of amazing special effects, gorgeous shots of Arakkis, and even more all-out wars between the Fremen and everyone who wants them dead. Which, as it turns out, is everyone else. Towards the end of the trailer, we hear Paul say he’s not afraid to die, not yet, as what looks like the biggest explosion yet goes off right in front of him.

Those who have read the books are excited that Dune: Part Three looks, amazingly, to contain the major plot beats of the novel. If Denis Villeneuve and Brian K. Vaughn’s script sticks to Frank Herbert’s masterpiece, this is going to be a dark, but very satisfying movie that’s not going to go the way fans of the films will expect. The trailer looks like it’s front-loading the battle scenes, but as with every Dune film, it’s the political intrigue and philosophical discussion that’s going to eat up most of the running time.
Joining the cast for Dune: Part Three is Robert Pattinson, as the Tleilaxu Face Dancer, Scytale, another role that’s going to remind people that playing Edward in Twilight was the odd role out for one of Hollywood’s strangest leading men. The returning Florence Pugh, as Paul’s wife Irulan, and Anna Taylor-Joy as his sister, Alia, will get substantially more to do in the third movie. Jason Momoa, who brings to life Duncan Idaho, will also get a lot more screen time now that he’s overcome the small problem of being dead.

There’s a lot to unpack in just over two minutes of footage, and book readers can already pick out key scenes that have made the jump to the big screen, but it’s the marketing for Dune: Part Three that’s revealing a whole lot. We knew Denis Villeneuve was only to make three movies, but again, the original series is six novels, with Dune and Dune Messiah becoming mere footnotes by the time of the fourth novel, God-Emperor of Dune. No studio will ever adapt that particular novel about a human/sandworm hybrid galactic tyrant ruling for thousands of years as he brings humanity to his grand vision, “The Golden Path.”
All of that is to say that Dune: Part Three, referred to as the end of the trilogy, is going to be as far as Hollywood goes into Frank Herbert’s universe. This is the final time we’ll get to see Villeneuve’s vision for Arakkis, and in a landscape devoid of smart sci-fi, it might be the last great sci-fi blockbuster of this decade.
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Jennifer Aniston‘s beauty routine may be famously low-maintenance, but it’s clearly effective. Her lips always look naturally smooth and hydrated, no matter the occasion. According to the actress, it all comes down to a moisturizing lip balm she refuses to skip.
In a “What’s Really in Her Beauty Bag” video with Harper’s Bazaar UK, the Friends star revealed she uses the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Balm. She shared that a makeup artist introduced her to the Eight Hour Cream in the late ’90s, and she became “addicted to it.” These days, she takes the lip balm version with her “everywhere.”
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Created with the brand’s iconic Eight Hour Cream base, the lip balm is formulated with shea butter, coconut oil and vitamin E. The nourishing ingredients hydrate all day, relieve chapping and soften lips. That level of hydration alone explains why it’s stayed in her beauty bag for decades.
There’s more to love beyond hydration. It includes SPF 15, likely something she appreciates for helping her lips stay protected in the California sun. The balm also doubles as a primer, creating a smooth base for lip liner, lipstick, gloss and more.
Aniston’s not the only fan! The lip balm has earned more than 3,200 five-star ratings on Amazon. One user, who’s tried pricier brands like “Dior and Chanel,” said this is “one that works.”
Another shopper labeled it “a must” in their makeup bag, noting that it “heals lips” when worn “overnight.” They also emphasized it helps “heal cuts faster” and is effective for “dry cuticles.”
For anyone reassessing their everyday lip care, this Eight Hour Cream Lip Balm offers more than just moisture. At $38, it may cost more than the average balm, but its versatility makes it feel like a worthwhile investment rather than a splurge — especially when it’s a longtime staple in Aniston’s routine. Once it’s in rotation, it’s easy to see why it’s earned lasting loyalty.
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Dax Shepard recently made an interesting revelation, shedding light on his views about plastic surgery.
The actor revealed that while he is not against plastic surgery, he would prefer to remain as authentic as possible.
This update comes shortly after Shepard addressed jaw implant rumors, making it clear that he has not gone under the knife for any enhancements.
During the March 16 episode of his podcast, “Armchair Expert,” Shepard opened up about his evolving relationship with his appearance.
The 51-year-old actor admitted to his guest, “Scrubs” star Zach Braff, that he frequently debates whether or not to get a facelift.
While Shepard maintains that he has “zero judgment” for those who choose plastic surgery, he finds himself wanting to stay exactly as he is about 80 percent of the time.
He explained that there is a certain “weird value” in being one of the few people in the industry who chooses to look “weirdly authentic” as the years pass.
“I’m like, this is actually kind of cool. I’m going to be one of the few people that didn’t have a facelift, and I’m going to look weirdly authentic. I think that’s going to have some weird value,” he said, per PEOPLE Magazine.
However, the actor confessed that the remaining 20 percent of the time, his vanity takes over. Given that he has the financial means, he sometimes questions why he wouldn’t simply go through with a procedure.

This is not the first time Shepard has spoken about getting cosmetic procedures. He has also had to address specific rumors regarding his changing facial structure. During a January episode of “Armchair Expert,” the 51-year-old actor admitted that watching his older projects like “Parenthood” with his children makes him realize how much his appearance has shifted.
“I will acknowledge, I’ll be watching with my children, like ‘Parenthood,’ we watch with them. And I’m going, ‘Oh, my God, dude, I look so different,’” he said, per The Blast.
Shepard clarified that these physical changes are actually the result of natural weight gain rather than a surgical procedure. He explained to guest Kumail Nanjiani that a thicker neck can completely transform a person’s profile, a theory Nanjiani supported based on his own experiences with shifting body fat.
Nanjiani also took the opportunity to dismiss similar plastic surgery rumors about himself, noting that while he has tried Botox, he has never undergone a jaw operation.

While Shepard has faced years of public scrutiny regarding his appearance and rumors of jaw implants, those superficial concerns pale in comparison to a life-threatening ordeal from his youth.
The podcast host revealed a terrifying car accident that occurred during his senior year of high school while traveling from Toledo to Detroit. Shepard was resting in the backseat of a Ford Probe while a friend drove at 85 miles per hour with cruise control engaged, per The Blast.
The situation turned dire when Shepard was jolted awake by the sound of gravel, only to discover his friend had fallen asleep behind the wheel.
Miraculously, the car missed the trees and eventually came to a stop upside down. Both Shepard and his friend were able to crawl out through the windows, escaping the wreckage, shaken but without any serious physical injuries.

Weeks after Shepard opened up about his near-death encounter, he briefly reminisced about a brief but memorable fling with actress Jessica Alba that took place roughly twenty years ago.
According to The Blast, the two former flames reunited on the set of the 2017 Netflix film “El Camino Christmas,” leading to a moment that deeply flattered Shepard.
While sitting in the makeup trailer, the actor privately assumed that Alba would want to keep their past “make-out” sessions a secret from their colleagues. To his surprise, Alba openly shouted across the room to ask if he remembered when they used to date, showing no embarrassment about their history.
Shepard joked that his low self-esteem had convinced him she would be ashamed, but her public acknowledgement made him feel validated and proud of their brief time together.

While the casual openness of his former flame, Alba, provided a boost to his self-esteem, Shepard’s most significant bond remains his unique family life with Kristen Bell.
The couple is well-known for their transparency, but their relationship with podcast co-host Monica Padman has also piqued public interest.
Padman’s journey with the pair began in 2011 when she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and started working as a babysitter for their daughters.
Over time, her role evolved from a nanny to a trusted assistant and speechwriter for Bell, eventually leading to her becoming a deeply integrated member of their household, per The Blast.
Reflecting on the early years of their arrangement, Padman described the household environment as a relaxed and collaborative space where everyone pitched in.
By Jennifer Asencio
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The Disney Corporation has experienced a lot of upheaval so far this year. First, Bob Iger announced he was stepping aside. Then Josh D’Amaro taking his place was overshadowed by the huge promotion of Dana Walden from Head of Entertainment to Chief Creative Officer. Now, Disney is being sued by another top exec for racial discrimination.
The plaintiff is Jay Ong, Head of Disney Games Group. His job has been to oversee the production, marketing, and sales of games that fall under the Disney umbrella. This includes not only Disney IP, like the Toy Story games, but also Marvel and Star Wars games, such as Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, which was announced in December at the 2025 Game Awards. The Disney games are performing above expectations right now, but Ong has taken a huge pay cut in the form of bonuses and incentives.

The trouble started in February 2025, when Vice President of HR Natalia Strauch told him in an evaluation meeting that he was a “poor cultural fit” for the company. He was also told he was getting a pay cut, losing roughly $40,000 in bonuses and $150,000 in incentives. His work was called “exceptional,” but he was told he was taking the cut anyway.
Meanwhile, he alleges in his suit, Strauch also contacted his executive coach behind his back, which is against company policy. He claims this contact led to the reductions in his bonus and incentives, and that Strauch was trying to “dig up dirt” on him.
The discrimination, Ong contests, is against Asian employees at Disney. He alleges that the meeting with Strauch, the contact with his executive coach, and the reduction in compensation were all intended to drive him out of the company by embarrassing him. His suit alleges “such treatment is part of a broader pattern at Disney whereby those of Asian descent – the few which Disney deigns to hire – are discriminated against.”
On this basis, Ong is suing Disney for $40 million.

While Ong is certainly not poor, the fact is that he has overseen the release of several successful Disney games during his tenure. Before managing the entire Disney library of video games, he was head of Marvel games for a decade. Since even HR admitted that his performance in his position was “exceptional,” the House of Mouse is going to find themselves in serious trouble if it turns out they’re actually discriminating against Ong and other Asian executives. It is clear the company’s treatment of Ong was unfair, given that the video game department is the only segment of Disney that hasn’t suffered under its recent leadership struggles.
At this time, Ong still lists Disney as his current employer. However, Disney has seen a lot of its executives depart recently, and a discrimination suit might lead to the departure of yet another. This time, though, it’s someone who was actually succeeding at his job, leading to a net loss for the Magic Kingdom.
Taylor Frankie Paul has officially broken her silence following the domestic violence allegations against her just days before she is set to make her debut as the new “Bachelorette.”
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star commented about the incident involving her and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, who are parents to son Ever.

Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE during a press preview of “The Bachelorette” in New York City on Tuesday, March 17, Paul addressed the domestic violence allegations against her for the first time.
“Honestly, just like, my heart hurts to see it, to go through it, especially at this time,” Paul told the outlet. “Just the timing is hard, and it’s a big deal. I feel like every premiere that I’ve experienced, I’ve never enjoyed fully, so this is another one… it’s extremely hard, and it took everything to get me here today.”
“It’s just heavy. It’s a heavy time, and it’s unfortunate,” she continued before sharing that she is currently “struggling” as the details and fallout of the incident continue to unfold.
“I’m struggling for sure, but also at the same time I feel like if I don’t show up, then I’m just giving these opportunities away and not enjoying what we’ve worked on and something super exciting that’s coming. I just feel like it was the right thing to do… show up even though it’s hard,” Paul said.

The reality star also told PEOPLE that the decision to accept the offer to be “The Bachelorette” was an easy one, as heading to Los Angeles to film for months allowed her to get “out of my toxicity of a life in Utah and bubble.”
“It was like the best thing I could have done,” Paul added, noting that the show’s contestants were “different” than the men back in her Utah hometown.
“There was a lot of reassurance in who I am, you know, from all these men being just kind and gentle and gentlemen,” she said of the men. “It kind of brought out my true side of who I am and honestly belief in me, value, worth… they made me feel reassured in that and reminded me of that. It was a journey of also that too.”
Several members of the season 22 cast of “The Bachelorette” recently spoke with TMZ and sang Taylor Frankie Paul’s praises, notably pointing out how different she was on the show in stark contrast to what “Mormon Wives” fans see and the current domestic violence allegations against her.
The contestants told the outlet that while filming Paul was “kind, genuine, and well-intentioned,” and displayed “a softer, more authentic side.” They also added that overall she was “consistently pleasant to be around.”
Regarding the recent domestic violence allegations, they said that while the claims are “troubling,” they believe there are many misconceptions about Paul and want the public to refrain from rushing to judge, and that the full truth of what happened during the incident will be revealed in time.
According to TMZ, as of now, ABC has decided that the premiere of “The Bachelorette,” starring Paul will still air as planned, despite recent allegations of domestic violence against her.
Per the outlet, Paul is currently in New York City on a press run to promote the show, which is still slated to air the full season in its entirety. She is also still set to appear at the Los Angeles premiere for the show.
Additionally, TMZ also shared details about “The Bachelorette” team being laser-focused on casting Paul for the show despite her drama-filled past and prior domestic violence arrest.
An inside source close to the show, told the outlet that “Bachelorette” producers wanted Paul badly for the show because they felt that due to the massive success of “Mormon Wives” and her immense social media following she could increase the show’s lagging ratings.
However, since they wanted her at all cost, the source said they admittedly “cut corners” during the vetting process.
ABC has since hired a public relations crisis manager amid the news of Paul’s alleged domestic violence incident involving ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen.
Per TMZ, Mortensen has made calls to the Utah Division of Child and Family Services multiple times alleging Paul has been physically abusive to their son, which Paul firmly denies.
According to the outlet, in late February, the former couple got into a verbal altercation while inside Mortensen’s car after Paul reportedly spilled a drink. Inside sources shared that Mortensen became “enraged” and “got physical” with Paul, however, he called the police and told them that she was the one who assaulted him.
Following the incident, a source close to Paul told TMZ that Mortensen disappeared for weeks and ditched filming, which led to production being put on pause. However, sources with “Mormon Wives” said that filming stopped because cast members refused to film amid the domestic violence and child abuse allegations, despite production wanting to continue filming season 5.
Additionally, due to Mortensen repeatedly calling DCFS on Paul, alleging abuse, both are now required to undergo psychological evaluations.
When production on “Mormon Wives” resumes, it has not been decided what capacity, if any, Mortensen will be part of the show.
According to PEOPLE, the Draper City Police Department confirmed to the outlet that an open “domestic assault investigation” exists between Paul and Mortensen. Per the police department’s spokesperson, “allegations have been made in both directions” and “contact was made with involved parties on [Feb] 24th and 25th.”
An inside source connected to “Mormon Wives” confirmed the production pause. “They are not filming,” the source said. “Taylor [Frankie Paul] has some pretty serious stuff happening regarding her past, and they will see what happens. Until that resolves, they are off.”
Things are reportedly so serious that Paul’s fellow MomTok members have all distanced themselves from her. “None of the women want to be associated with her,” the source told the outlet.
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The former couple was married for 12 years and share 3 sons.
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