The casting of James Bond is one of the most highly debated subjects among cinephiles, as the character has proven to be among the most long-lasting screen protagonists of all-time. Although Daniel Craig has proven himself to be one of the best actors to ever play 007, it was not an easily-won role, as many young stars were in the fray to inherit the role from Pierce Brosnan after he announced that he would not be returning to make another sequel, after Die Another Day received negative reviews from lifelong Bond fans. A leaked audition tape showed Henry Cavill making a case for himself to play Bond in Casino Royale, but it worked out in everyone’s favor that he did not get the part.

Henry Cavill Wasn’t the Right Fit for ‘Casino Royale’

Cavill was ultimately too young to play Bond, as he was only 22 at the time he auditioned for Casino Royale. While Casino Royale is an adaptation of the first novel in Ian Fleming’s series and is based on the first mission that Bond goes on, it is still established that he is a veteran secret agent who has already earned his license to kill, and earned the respect of M (Judi Dench). While it was Craig’s relative youthfulness that made his interpretation of Bond more empathetic than previous versions, he had already proven himself to be a capable action hero in films like Layer Cake and Munich. One of the best aspects of Bond is that the character is of an ambiguous age; while Roger Moore had grown far too old to play Bond at the end of his run of films, it also would not work to have a fresh-faced 007 who did not look like he had enough worldly experience.

While he does do a good job at delivering some of the most iconic lines that Bond is known for, Cavill’s audition did not indicate that he had a new take on the character. Cavill certainly made a solid case that he could give a performance similar to that of Sean Connery or Timothy Dalton, but Casino Royale was pitched as a much darker, more intense Bond film that stripped away the superficiality of the Brosnan films in favor of a far grittier story that more closely resembled the original source material. Cavill’s optimistic, snarky approach to the role would not have congealed with the direction that Bond goes in Casino Royale, as he starts off as a very cynical character who only begins to open up after the death of Vesper Lyn (Eva Green) shatters his heart. While it is possible that Cavill could have delved into these complexities after he had gained some experience, he would not have suited the role well had he been cast in 2005.

Cavill Will Probably Never Play James Bond

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Although he remains a popular choice among fans now that Craig has retired from the role following the release of No Time To Die, Cavill might be too old to play Bond, as he is already 41. Given that Barbara Broccoli has sold her rights of the franchise to Amazon and new director Denis Villeneuve will likely want a younger actor that can feasibly appear in multiple films without aging out of the part, it is far more likely that a younger actor is cast. Cavill is also far too famous to play the role, as he is already widely recognized for his roles in The Witcher and as Superman in the DCEU. The Bond series works best when the main actor is less established at the time they are cast, as the audience does not have any baggage that they bring in when they sit down to see the film.

Despite the fact that a future playing Bond is not in the cards, Cavill has expressed his desire to join the franchise even though he wouldn’t take the title role. Those disappointed that he never got the chance to play 007 should definitely check out The Man From U.N.C.L.E., a remake of the classic television series of the same name in which Cavill plays the American spy Napoleon Solo. Despite the film’s disappointing box office results, Cavill did team up with director Guy Ritchie once more on the adventure film The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and will next be seen in his action thriller In the Grey. He’ll never be Bond, but that doesn’t mean Cavill is done creating iconic characters.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly asked their friends and family for a special gift as they plan for their highly anticipated wedding.

The “Bad Blood” singer is also said to be using a wedding planner to ensure the day goes smoothly, even though “most of the ideas are hers.”

The new report comes amid claims that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have already sent out save-the-dates, with the event slated for the first week in July.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Make A Special Wedding Gift Request From Guests

Swift and Kelce have made a special request from friends and family as their wedding day draws near.

Sources claim the pop star and NFL footballer have told them that they don’t want any gift as they already have enough.

“They don’t need anything,” an insider said per reports. “Between them, they have more than enough. So they decided — why not use this moment to help others?”

Instead of gifting them on their special day, the lovebirds want guests to donate to a curated list of charities they’ve already sent them.

“They’ve chosen causes that truly matter to them,” the source continued. “Guests are being asked to donate instead of buying gifts.”

The Singer Is Known For Always Being ‘Incredibly Generous’

Swift is reportedly worth over a billion dollars and is quite known for her philanthropic efforts.

In the past, she donated handsomely in books to her local library, offered a lucky fan some help in paying their student loans, and also donated to an animal foundation.

“This is the Taylor people know and love,” the insider told journalist Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop.

“She’s always been incredibly generous — quietly donating, supporting fans, helping people behind the scenes,” the source added.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Reportedly Plan To Extend Generosity To Workers At Their Wedding

According to another insider, Swift and Kelce’s generosity would also extend to workers who serve on their wedding day.

“Staff working the wedding can expect a very big bonus,” the source shared. “Taylor never forgets the people who make things happen.”

“She’s built a reputation for taking care of people,” the insider noted. “From tour crews to everyday fans, she shows up in a real way.”

Unsurprisingly, guests are in on it and wouldn’t mind donating to the cause.

“People love this idea,” the source said. “It feels meaningful, intentional — and completely authentic to her.”

The Pop Star Has Been In The Driver’s Seat When It Comes To The Planning Of Her Wedding To Travis Kelce

Swift and Kelce were reportedly eyeing Rhide Island as the destination for their wedding day, but reports suggest the event will now take place in New York City over the 4th of July weekend.

Although she’s got an event planner helping out with preparations, reports suggest the “Anti Hero” singer has been actively involved in the plans. In fact, she and Kelce have reportedly been making the decisions as a unit and have cut off their parents altogether.

“Both sets of parents are all really happy and think getting married is the right thing for them to do because they are old-school and wanted him to put a ring on Taylor’s finger,” a source shared with the Daily Mail. “But none of them are involved in the wedding planning, although surprisingly, Travis is.”

The insider added, “Taylor’s not the official wedding planner, but most of the ideas are hers. She’s used to taking control. This will be her big day, and along with Travis, she’ll be the mastermind. She literally runs everything past him. If they don’t agree on something, they scrap it.”

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Familes Have Grown Closer To Each Other

Meanwhile, Swift and Kelce’s family have gotten closer in the buildup to the lovebirds’ special day.

A source told the Daily Mail that Swift’s mum, Andrea, and Kelce’s mom, Donna, have been talking with each other, and together with the singer, they all keep in touch, “talking about everyday things, like recipes or a TV show recommendation or plans to hang out. They’re definitely becoming great friends.”

“Taylor and Travis are big on family, so when they can have any functions, they want their parents there, and they love it,” another source shared. “Family events are often around the holidays, or when they’re all at a game, they will often go back to the house and eat together.”

The insider added, “They will continue the family time when they can. They don’t do it every time, because sometimes Travis just wants to go home and relax.”

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Even though actress Lena Dunham made some serious accusations against Adam Driver, she still wants her fans to read what she had to say “in context.” The “Girls” creator accused her co-star, who played her on-screen love interest for six seasons, of allegedly throwing a chair, punching a hole in the wall of his trailer, and screaming in her face when they were rehearsing lines. She also alleged that the two almost crossed a boundary in their relationship one month before he got engaged to his now-wife, Joanne Tucker.

Lena Dunham Addresses Her Complicated Relationship With Adam Driver

While promoting her new memoir, “Famesick,” Dunham appeared on “Today With Jenna & Sheinelle” in order to address the accusations that she made about her former co-star.

“You were his boss. You were the director of this television series,” Jenna Bush Hager said, as per Entertainment Weekly. “[You wrote about] moments where there was violence or anger, moments where there could have been romantic feelings. How does it sit with you now?”

Dunham explained that she had included information about her experiences because she thought that they would be “useful” to everyone who read her book.

Dunham Wanted To Address A Workplace Dynamic That Young Women ‘Can Understand’

During their conversation, Dunham said, “I think I wrote about a dynamic that a lot of young women can understand from the workplace.”

“I spent eight and a half years writing this book, so I was super intentional with every word that I put on the page and then you come on live TV — with cool glamorous girls like you — and are asked to rehash it in a way,” she added.

Even though her comments about Driver are making headlines, Dunham said that she wants people to focus on the “context” of her words.

“I really want people to read it in context and understand it in the totality,” she said. “It’s as much about my experience of coming to some kind of understanding of my own power as a boss than it is about anything else.”

Sheinelle Jones asked Dunham whether or not she expected to remain in contact with the “Star Wars” actor after her recent accusations. “Did you ever think that you guys would still communicate again?” she asked. “Or that you would stay in touch?”

However, Dunham seemed to sidestep the question. “I, in the book, really share that there were a lot of magical moments. And our entire cast has a sort of bond that I don’t think can ever be broken.”

In her memoir, Dunham alleges that she did not speak after they wrapped production on “Girls” in 2016. She alleges that they rode home in a van together, since Driver and his wife lived across the street from where she lived.

“In the car, he held my hand in silence,” Dunham wrote in an excerpt published by Entertainment Weekly. “When we reached our block, he took me in his arms. I let him kiss my cheek, my forehead. ‘You, too,’ I warbled. ‘I know we’ve had our hard moments, that we are really different people. I’m sorry if the way I am ever wasn’t good for… the way you are.’ I didn’t know how else to say it.”

She continued: “’It was just as it needed to be,’ he said, sounding like a Jedi (maybe he’d picked up a few tricks). ‘I hope you know I’ll always love you.’”

Dunham says that she stayed “motionless” as Driver left the van, and wondered if this meant that there was a “different kind of future ahead of us.”

“Who knows—maybe I’d write him new parts,” she wrote. “We would tell new stories. We would laugh at the way things had been, and smile at the way they were now.”

However, she confessed, “I never heard from him again.”

Lena Dunham Says Adam Driver Got Engaged One Month After An Alleged Incident

The show wrapped production three years after Driver married Joanne Tucker, whom he met when they were both students at Juilliard. Although they were together while he was filming “Girls,” Dunham alleged that she and Driver almost crossed a boundary in their relationship during a time when her parents were out of town, and Tucker was performing a play in Cincinnati.

In her memoir, Dunham claimed that he called her to tell her that he was engaged one month after the alleged incident. “It was absurd to be heartbroken, to have thought I meant anything, that I occupied any role beyond distraction,” she wrote.

Driver has yet to comment on the allegations.

Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 finale.

Now that Noah Wyle and R. Scott Gemmill‘s hit HBO medical drama The Pitt has finally reached its Season 2 finale, it feels like both viewers and characters alike can breathe a sigh of relief. Some of that might have to do with the fact that the hospital’s network is finally back online, right as the night shift crew clocks in to relieve the nurses and doctors who have faced any number of stressors — and one of the show’s newest additions is definitely bringing some much-needed “calm, cool, collected, and confident” energy.

Luke Tennie hadn’t even watched any of his Season 2 episodes when Collider caught up with him to chat about joining The Pitt, but he was excited for everyone — friends and family included — to watch his character, fourth-year resident Dr. Crus Henderson, finally roll into the emergency department of the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. Ahead of the finale’s premiere, Tennie discusses his experience of being on three of the best shows on TV right now — The Pitt, Abbott Elementary, and Shrinking — as well as which nickname gave him the most insight into Crus, the dynamic he established with co-star Patrick Ball, the experience of rehearsing and filming Season 2’s most visceral patient surgery, and more.

COLLIDER: How does it feel to be on three of the best shows on TV right now?

LUKE TENNIE: I mean, good. That’s nice. They’re all good for different reasons. Shrinking is this true union of drama and comedy, [Abbott Elementary]’s this hard comedy titan, and then The Pitt is the freaking Pitt. So, I can’t complain. Not only can I not complain, I can’t even fathom how I’m the guy who won the lottery three times — on the same lot! WB, man. So, I’m hype about it and really grateful.

In The Pitt, it’s not like someone shows up, and you learn their whole backstory in this huge infodump. Were you armed with any backstory for your character? Were you given leeway to make decisions about who this guy is in his off-time?

TENNIE: The most I learned about this dude was the character breakdown and the action lines. “Crus calmly… Crus, with confidence…” That’s pretty much it. So I know he’s calm, cool, collected, and confident. That’s a lot of Cs. He’s somebody who’s got a great ease about him in the ER. That’s an energy I didn’t see in Season 1. Abbot’s kind of got something like that, but he’s also somebody who’s supposed to mirror Robby, so he’s on the razor’s edge, as well.

I think they wanted a cool sort of counter for Langdon’s character, because he’s somebody who’s obviously an exceptional doctor. The goal when a doctor struggles the way Langdon did is to keep that doctor, because you want to keep people in medicine. You don’t want to lose people who can help people maintain their lives. But yeah, with Crus, he’s sort of the opposite of that wiry, as Langdon mentioned, ADHD sort of approach. He’s just the guy who’s always going for customer satisfaction. He wouldn’t be able to get that unless he’s calm, cool, collected, and confident. That’s Crus! Another C. The thing that taught me the most about the dude was his intro. Crus Control. That right there sums up who that guy is. You can relax, because we on Crus Control.

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I previously spoke with Taylor Dearden about the transition that happens on set when the night crew rolls in. Do you feel like the set experience actually mirrors what your character’s experiencing in terms of coming in and having to start when things have already been cooking for however many hours? Do you use that to fuel the performance, too?

TENNIE: It’s great because on The Pitt, continuity is such an important part of it. You can track how specific this team is throughout the course of the day on The Pitt. You’ll see a couple of flyaways on a couple of heads that you didn’t see at the top of the shift, and that’s intentional because that scene might have been the first scene they shot that day, but they built in the flyaways because canonically in the story, chronologically, it’s been seven hours since the shift started.

We come in, the night shift, and they’re doing us all fresh-faced. That’s the morning for us. It really does feel that way, because you’re meeting the actors, and even the way they tease a little bit of the hair getting loose from the ponytail, it’s subconsciously telling you, even though it’s 8:00 a.m., it’s the end of the day. And then the hospital kind of breathes, you know? It’s like you can tell it’s getting ready to inhale again. It’s trying to catch its breath. Just because of the state of the continuity, that’s so specific that there’s a lot you don’t even have to act. You just react to what’s actually in front of you, which is really nice for an actor. The least amount of acting actually makes your job easier. When you don’t have to act like you’re wearing scrubs because you are wearing scrubs, it’s great. When you don’t have to act like the stethoscope is real, because it is a real stethoscope, it’s great. You can actually just listen for a heartbeat.

The only thing that we ain’t doing for real is cutting people up, because that’s a different show and it’s not on HBO. In our show, we like to make sure everybody’s safe. That’s the only thing that we take very, very seriously regarding actors’ safety. A lot of the stuff that we use, it’ll be a real scalpel; it’ll be dulled, but it’s still a real scalpel. So, if you work it, it’s like a knife. You gotta be careful. There’s a lot you don’t have to act. If you know that the scalpel will tear the prosthetic, then you need to be careful, because the prosthetic imitates real skin, as well. There’s so much that you don’t have to act that the acting that we have to do, that’s really required of us to bridge the gap. We’re so far immersed in reality that by the time we get there, your brain is creating a reality. It’s pretty exciting.

‘The Pitt’s Luke Tennie Reveals the One Season 2 Moment When Crus Loses His Cool

“Oh, shoot, Crus Control ain’t got control? This is serious.”

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We’ve been talking about the cool, calm, collected guy that you’re playing, but you are at the center of some pretty high-tension patient scenes in the back half of Season 2. Do you feel any added pressure in the moments when you have to play somebody who not only has to keep his own head on straight, but sometimes has to guide someone else?

TENNIE: One of my favorite moments was when I got told by our lovely director Uta [Briesewitz] that there is a moment where Crus is not calm, and that moment takes place when Langdon identifies a possible C-spine for the paralysis patient. I hope it came across because the first few takes, I was like, “Oh, this is Crus. He’s like, ‘Yo, we’ve got to fix this,’” and he’s locked in. But what happens in that regard is they teed me up in the script, and I didn’t recognize it, so I’m glad I had Uta there to help me.

I was coming out of the elevator with this guy after he just got back from his CAT scan, and Garcia’s leaving. I bump into her on the way out. I’m like, “Oh, the surgeon’s leaving?” I start getting a little nervous. We go in there, and I’m telling Langdon about it. I’m getting a little bit more nervous the more I tell him about it. Then the more he talks to the patient, I’m like, “I’m out of my depth here. This is something a neurosurgeon would need to handle, and I just watched the surgeon leave in the elevator. Now I’m the kid, and my parent went to go get shaving cream, and I’m at the checkout line, and the cashier is looking at me. Everything’s scanned, and I’m like, ‘Yo, I need somebody here who can pay!’” So, that’s kind of what happened in that moment.

When Langdon steps up, it’s really exciting because, instead of the attending physician coming in and being like, “Hey, I can pay,” the attending physician comes in, and he goes, “Hey, one of you has some experience. Get to work.” So we’re all flying by the seat of our pants. That’s when Robby comes in, and he’s the one who’s calm, cool, and collected. I haven’t seen any of it. In that scene, it all comes across as, like, “Oh, shoot, Crus Control ain’t got control? This is serious.” And that was one of the coolest things we got to shoot because the surgery was purely physical. It didn’t involve no scalpels, no ultrasound, no X-rays. It was all just a physical surgery, which is really exciting to play.

In terms of surgery, one scenario that takes a turn for the worse really quickly is the patient with the wild pregnancy who ends up having pre-eclampsia. It really feels like it’s a whole avalanche leading to that emergency C-section. Do you remember how many days of filming it took for that sequence?

TENNIE: It was like a week and a half. To shoot an episode of The Pitt, it’s like two weeks, so like 75% of that episode was that surgery. It was electrifying, man. It was so exciting to see all the moving pieces come together.

It’s weird, but sometimes I feel like the more people you add to a scene, it kind of lessens the percentage one actor has to carry, and we had, I don’t know, everybody in that room. So each one of us has like 5%, as opposed to, say, a two-hander, and each actor has 50%. Or it’s just you onscreen, like a lot of the time it is for Noah [Wyle], and he’s just walking around carrying 100% of the show for this long. It’s really interesting to see that. But that’s the teeniest team win I’ve seen on The Pitt, and the fact that I get to be a part of it is something that I just giggle at the thought of finally being able to see. Oh man, I can’t believe it’s finally this Thursday, man. Everybody’s been hassling me, like, “Yo, where is this Crus we’ve heard so much about? Is he on the way?” Sit tight!

‘The Pitt’s Most Intense Patient Scene Was Rehearsed in the Background of Season 2

“The reason why the rehearsals work is because they take place during shooting…”

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Is there a lot of rehearsal involved in a sequence like that? It’s not just high-pressure in terms of energy and tension, but then there are so many bodies in the room.

TENNIE: We didn’t have very long. The reason why the rehearsals work is because they take place during shooting, and that’s it. There will be people down the hall shooting a scene for the show, and we’re in a trauma room acting kind of like background when they’re shooting. When the cameras are off of us, we’re all whispering and working through the sequence, running dialogue, and running the movements, the motions, doing the handoffs.

One of my homies [Xavier Avil], who plays Medic Spratt, he’s this real handsome African American medic. He got the arms that look like Dwayne Johnson on him. You seen him? He and I went to the same college. He said it’s a “chaotic symphony.” Because he was there in Season 1, so he had done a little bit of work on the show before. He had come up with that phrase he used to describe it. Man, there’s nothing more accurate. It’s a chaotic symphony. Shoutout to him. He did a great job. I want to shout out Kacie Rogers, as well, who played my sister in this cool short that we just did, but we also had a couple of scenes on The Pitt. She’s one of the best actors I’ve ever seen. She’s great.

There’s definitely a big emphasis on practical effects and prosthetics, and making a scene feel as real as possible. It just feels like there’s something really tangible about that scene where everybody’s hands are involved, not to mention the baby.

TENNIE: I wish I had the crew list in front of me. I’m not remembering any of our visual department teams’ names, but it is done so well practically, I would venture to say about 5% of computer graphics is needed. That’s probably why they’re able to churn the show out so much. They just try to get it in a camera. Say you have to repeat something a couple of times, like if you have to make an incision, usually the prosthetics will have an incision, and the after effect they’ll do is the scalpel entering the skin but revealing the prosthetic that is already open. It’s like this true marriage — just a tiny amount of visual effects at the top, and then you’re in camera. That’s why it feels real, because usually the first or maybe second thing that you’re seeing is computer graphics, and then you’re just seeing what we did.

For the baby stuff, I don’t know if they used any computer graphics. We’re pulling a baby out of a stomach and setting it on the table. Like, that’s legit. That was some of the coolest visual effects work I’ve ever seen. I’ve seen some creature stuff up close, like for thriller horror movies; it’s different seeing what doctors would see. At the time, when I was doing that scene, we were two weeks out from the birth of our secondborn. Actually, getting close to the end of that episode, after we’d finally wrapped up that scene, I was like, “This baby can come any day now. I hope this baby doesn’t come when they need me in this O.R., because Daddy’s got to go to the O.R..” But it all worked out. There was a day of rest, and then my kiddo came the next day. We had a break on Saturday, she came on Sunday. It was insane.

‘The Pitt’s Luke Tennie Reveals His Wishlist for Season 3

“What does he feel like he can contribute? Where does he want to go?”

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Perfect timing! At this point, in terms of Season 3, there’s probably not much you can say or even know. Fans definitely love seeing the night shift crew roll in, and it’s really great to see you get to be a part of that. Do you have anything on your personal wishlist for Crus Control in a third season?

TENNIE: Honestly, character relationships. Something that I think is really cool about Patrick [Ball] is when we were putting together our intro, he’s like, “Well, I’ve been held back, man. So, if you’re a fourth year and I’m a fourth year, I’m supposed to be fifth, so you were coming up under me, and now we’re on the same level.” And I was like, “Oh, this is an actor right here. He’s digging into these character relationships.” I love to hear it. I want to explore that some more.

I want to know, yo, does [Crus] know about Langdon’s issues? The details? Because as we’re learning about stuff on Season 2, it’s like, “Hey, some people feel some type of way. You know about the beef with Santos?” Because I got a little scene with [Isa Briones], I’m familiar with her character. The character relationships are something I’m interested in seeing. Like, what’s this dude up to in terms of what he wants? We know he’s doing an ultrasound fellowship. Why does he want that? What does he feel like he can contribute? Where does he want to go? Does he want to stay here in emergency medicine? Does he want to change? That’s the kind of stuff I want to find out.

Both seasons of The Pitt are available to stream on HBO Max.

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1985’s Invasion U.S.A. Holy crap, what a movie. Chuck Norris doesn’t kill terrorists. Terrorists kill themselves when they learn that Chuck Norris is coming for them. This movie was made possible by Cannon Films, the studio that also brought us 1987’s Masters of the Universe and 1989’s Cyborg. The latter was famously written in a single weekend by Albert Pyun after Masters of the Universe underperformed, its sequel plans fell apart, and Cannon needed to repurpose expensive sets and props in a last-ditch effort to recoup their losses.

In case you’re wondering what caliber film Invasion U.S.A. is, the above paragraph is all the explanation you need. It was written by Chuck Norris and James Bruner, and directed by Joseph Zito, best known for classic punishers like 1979’s Bloodrage, 1984’s Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, and 1984’s Missing in Action, another powerhouse Chuck Norris vehicle that sits with a 19 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes but is revered as a cult classic.

One Lone Badass Against Every Single Terrorist

Chuck Norris is retired CIA Agent Matt Hunter in Invasion U.S.A., and before things truly heat up, he’s totally fine with his quiet life. He rides around on his airboat with his best friend John Eagle (Dehl Berti), wrestles alligators, and rocks a full Canadian tuxedo like it’s standard issue. What Matt Hunter doesn’t know yet is that he’s about to be forced out of retirement when he learns that his old rival Mikhail Rostov (Richard Lynch) is back to his old tricks.

And what are Mikhail Rostov’s old tricks, you ask? It’s a bit convoluted, but here’s what I picked up after watching Invasion U.S.A., not knowing what I was getting into. Rostov, a Soviet terrorist, wants to create civil unrest in the United States. He first leaves his mark by posing as the Coast Guard and murdering a group of Cuban refugees. He then walks into a flop house, shoots a random dude in the dick, and throws a cocaine-addicted woman through a window.

By themselves, these sequences are unintentionally hilarious, but they also establish exactly what kind of menace Rostov is. These incidents are just the tip of the iceberg, because what he plans next is total anarchy. Rostov, haunted by nightmares of Matt Hunter finally delivering brutal justice, decides to assassinate him so he can finally stop looking over his shoulder. He screws it up, misses his target, blows up Hunter’s swamp house, and kills John Eagle in the process. That’s enough to bring Hunter out of retirement so he can make Rostov’s nightmare come true after all.

Rostov and his goons, thinking they’ve eliminated Matt Hunter, show up in suburban neighborhoods with bazookas and start blowing up random houses. They hit a mall with enough explosives to blow the Santa display into the stratosphere. They show up at public spaces and mow down people coming out of church. All of these acts of terror build toward race wars and full societal collapse. Chuck Norris drives around in his truck wearing driving gloves, because he needs to keep his hands fresh for combat.

More Collateral Damage Than You Could Ever Reasonably Count

Everything explodes in Invasion U.S.A. There is a very clear bad guy and good guy here, and Rostov has a very specific, very insane calling card. He shoots multiple people in the crotch as if it’s his signature move. He literally pulls down the waistband, inserts the muzzle, and starts blasting. Right in the family jewels. He does this a lot. It’s a perfect action movie if these are the kinds of thrills you seek. As Matt Hunter gets further into his crusade for justice, he stays stoic, confident, and ready to tell the higher-ups exactly what they need to do to make sure America rebuilds and remains a dominant world power.

It’s all so stupid, but it’s such a great flick to throw on with friends. The rewind-and-laugh-your-ass-off value on this one is off the charts, making it perfect for a group setting. If you want to celebrate one of Cannon’s most insane clunkers from the 80s, you can stream Invasion U.S.A. for free on Tubi as of this writing.

Young and the Restless had Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) kidnapped by Matt Clark (Roger Howarth), and this week, Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) is snatched, too. So, things are looking really dire for the Newman brothers, and we have to wonder who is going to save Nick and Adam. Could it be the ladies?

We’re going to talk about Nick and Adam being at horrible Matt’s mercy and of course he doesn’t have much mercy and if Adam and Nick are going to survive this I think they are going to need help. I mean Adam was just conked in the head and Nick’s high on all kinds of bad drugs. So it looks bad. Let’s just talk about what’s ahead.

Matt Tells Adam That Nick Overdosed on Young and the Restless

Adam and Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) were horrified this week when Matt told them that Nick overdosed and died. And of course, Adam flips out and insists that Matt is lying about Nick being dead. And Matt says that Nick was using both fentanyl and cocaine and that the drugs won. So, Adam demands that Matt take him to see Nick whether his brother is dead or alive.

And at first, Matt refuses because he’s running a long con, right? But then Adam threatens to kill him and he warns Matt that he himself has done some pretty bad things in the past. Adam says he’s done things that would impress a sick freak like Matt. So he finally pretends to relent and tells Adam yes. And Chelsea wants to go with them to see Nick, but Matt shuts that down immediately and tells Chelsea no because he’s scheming.

Matt Attacks Adam on Y&R

Then Matt takes Adam down to the storage room where he is keeping Nick. And then Adam sees his brother on the floor and Nick is tied up and he’s lying there all limp. Of course, Adam’s worried and he bends down to check Nick for a pulse.

And that is when Matt bashes Adam in the head with a fire extinguisher. So that’s got to hurt. And then Matt leaves Adam and Nick both locked in the storage room together. So, now Matt has both of the Newman boys in his clutches.

Chelsea May Call Sharon on Young and the Restless

And I don’t think anybody, not even Riza Thompson (Tina Casciani), knows where Matt has stashed Nick. And that means they’ve got no idea where to start looking for him and Adam. Now we had Matt and Adam leaving Riza with Chelsea when they took off.

So, we’ll see if Matt shows back up to, you know, do some wicked villain laughter.

Or if he just heads back to Riza’s room to wait on her. So, I guess we’ll see if he taunts Chelsea or not. Matt seems like the kind who would show up to do a villain monologue. But either way, when Adam doesn’t return to the hotel room, whether Matt stops by or not, I’m sure that Chelsea is going to panic.

And I think she’s going to call Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) and let her know that Matt told them that Nick overdosed and died. Chelsea may also tell Sharon that Adam suspected that Nick is addicted to painkillers.

And then Chelsea is probably going to tell her Adam left with Matt to see what happened to Nick. Now Adam has also disappeared. And of course Sharon’s going to freak out. An official Young and the Restless spoilers say that she heads to Vegas by the end of this week.

Young and Restless: Noah Wants to Go after Matt

And already back in Genoa City, Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) was pushing and said he wanted to go to Vegas, but Sharon doesn’t want their son in more danger. I suspect if she leaves without Noah, he and Sienna Bacall (Tamara Braun) may still follow along because things are about to hit fever pitch.

Now, Sharon knows that Matt wants to kill Noah because he slept with his wife, Sienna. We’ll see if Sharon goes ahead and just takes off without even telling Noah that way she can try and keep him safe in Genoa City.

All The Main Players May Wind Up In Vegas on Y&R

And in the end, all the main players may wind up in Vegas. We could see Adam there. Obviously, he’s there and he’s with Nick. Chelsea’s already gone there. Sharon’s on the way soon. And Noah and Sienna might follow.

And after Matt leaves Adam and Nick in the storage room, he may circle back and also try and hurt Chelsea or kidnap her, too. So, we also have to see which side that Riza is going to fall on.

She had been partnering with Matt for a while, but she thought his name was Ronnie. And then Adam told her what a dangerous psycho that he is. But Rizza may just be paralyzed with fear, especially when she sees what he’s been doing with the Newmans.

So, Matt might also chuck Chelsea in with Adam and Nick so he’s got all his targets in one room like fish in a barrel. And either way, I think Matt’s going to warn Riza she better not turn on him or else. But she likes Adam even though she feels like he tricked her. And Riza may hope that by siding with Adam, he’ll take out Matt and then Riza can take over the whole Vegas operation herself.

Sharon, Chelsea, And Riza May Team Up on Young and the Restless

And once Sharon’s in Vegas, I think we could see her and Riza and Chelsea plotting and scheming. But Riza would have to pretend to still be on Matt’s side to make this work. And I’m betting he would be thrilled to find out that Sharon is in Vegas because Matt has always been fixated on Sharon.

If you remember, he raped her back in the day. I’m sure Matt is gonna try and hurt Sharon because he has many times in the past. But Chelsea and Sharon are tough and they’re not going to back down from Matt. They are not going to let him win and they are certainly not going to lose Nick and Adam.

Will Riza Turn against Matt on Y&R?

And don’t forget Riza is a tough cookie, too. And she might be on board to help because she is starting to see just how evil Matt is. I expect Riza has resources of her own in Vegas because she’s the one who’s been running things there while Matt was off in LA for so long. And when Chelsea asks Riza what side she’s on, she calls Matt a maniac.

But Riza also said she’s not about to pick a fight with Matt, but she may not have a choice. So Riza and Chelsea bickered a little, but I think once Sharon arrives, she and Chelsea may be able to get Rizza fully on their side. And Sharon and Chelsea are going to need all the help that they can get.

Now, we know Rizza has a gun because she pulled it on Adam when he first came back. So hopefully Rizza gets the chance to grab it and either shoot Matt or hold him at gunpoint so Sharon and Chelsea can run in and give Matt a beat down and restrain him long enough to call the police and get him arrested.

We’ll see if they can work that out. I do think that he is planning ahead and thinking ahead and is a couple of moves ahead of them because Nick and Adam were in reactionary mode where Matt was plotting and scheming proactively.

The Ladies May Save The Day on Young and Restless

But once Sharon arrives in Las Vegas, obviously she’s going to be on Matt’s radar and things could get really dangerous really fast. We were promised a big showdown with Nick and Sharon and their allies against Matt. And with May sweeps starting up next week, it is nearly time for the big boss battle.

I think it’d be really cool if instead of the men saving the day that it might be Sharon and Chelsea who swoop in to rescue Adam and Nick. And now that Adam told Chelsea he’s sure about Nick’s drug addiction, of course, that’s another issue and another weakness that’s going to make things messier.

And we’ll see if Matt keeps forcing drugs on just Nick or if Matt also turns around and tries to force some drugs on Adam also just to put him in a weakened state. Hopefully Sharon and Chelsea can find Nick and Adam and save them from Matt and put that villain down once and for all. And before all is said and done, Riza and Sienna might help out. And it could be all the ladies beating Matt at his own twisted game.

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, postponed his upcoming show in the city of Marseille after French authorities said they would seek to ban the concert.

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Why Did Ye Cancel His Show In France? 

Ye’s decision came a week after he was banned from entering the U.K. Wireless Festival had booked him to headline in July. However, he faced backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks. On Tuesday (April 14), he shared the update on the Marseille show.

“After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” Ye wrote on Wednesday on the social network X. “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends.”

The rapper, who changed his name in 2021, had been expected to play at Marseille’s Stade Vélodrome on June 11.

What Did French Authorities Say About Kanye West?

French Interior minister Laurent Nuñez had pledged to explore “all possibilities” to make sure the show would not go on as planned, according to his office. Also, earlier this year, Marseille Mayor Benoît Payan opposed the rapper’s visit to one of France’s most multicultural cities. The city has a history of immigration stretching back centuries.

“I refuse to let Marseille be a showcase for those who promote hatred and unabashed Nazism,” Payan said. “Kanye West is not welcome at the Vélodrome, our temple of community and home to all Marseillais.”

Ye has drawn widespread condemnation for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler. He previously released a song called “Heil Hitler” and advertised a swastika T-shirt for sale on his website last year. Officials in Australia canceled the musician’s visa in July after the release of the single.

Ye Previously Apologized For His Past Antisemitic Behavior

The 48-year-old apologized in January with a letter published as a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal. He said his bipolar disorder led him to fall into “a four-month long, manic episode of psychotic, paranoid and impulsive behavior that destroyed my life.”

In his latest message on X, Ye said: “I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it. My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows. See you at the top of the globe.”

I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends

I take full responsibility for what’s mine but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it

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My fans are everything to me

Looking forward to the next shows

See you at the top of the globe 🌏

— ye (@kanyewest) April 15, 2026

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Associated Press reporter Samuel Petrequin contributed to this report via AP Newsroom. 

A glamorous night meant to showcase Hollywood connections has instead sparked fresh questions about Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

After a series of cozy images from a Netflix event mysteriously vanished, insiders are now offering clues behind the decision, leaving fans wondering what really happened behind the scenes.

Harry And Meghan Photos Disappear After Netflix Event

What began as a routine industry gathering quickly turned into a puzzling situation.

Photos of Harry and Meghan attending a Netflix celebration for the series “Beef” were initially released to the press, only to quietly disappear days later.

The images, taken at a California event, showed Meghan warmly interacting with Ted Sarandos and his wife, Nicole Avant.

In several shots, the Duchess of Sussex appeared relaxed, sharing laughs and embracing the couple.

Yet, shortly after their release via Getty Images, most of those photos were removed.

Only a single group shot featuring Harry, Meghan, Sarandos, and Avant remains publicly available.

Notably, every image showing physical closeness between Meghan and the Netflix executives was taken down, fueling speculation that the decision was far from random.

Harry And Meghan Face Backlash Over ‘Cringeworthy’ Images

Before their disappearance, the photos had already stirred intense online reactions. Social media users did not hold back, with many criticizing the tone and optics of the images.

Some labeled the pictures “cringeworthy,” while others claimed Meghan appeared “needy” and “desperate” to signal closeness with Netflix leadership. The criticism intensified amid ongoing rumors that Sarandos may have cooled on the Sussexes professionally.

There were also remarks about the styling itself, with some viewers calling the images unflattering.

Meghan’s green silk outfit, which stood out during the event, became a talking point as the commentary spread.

The backlash seemed to grow rapidly, raising questions about whether public reaction played a role in the decision to pull the images from circulation.

Getty Confirms Netflix Requested Removal Of Harry And Meghan Images

The mystery deepened when Getty Images confirmed that the request to remove the photos came directly from Netflix.

A spokesperson explained to the Daily Mail, “Those images were shot for Netflix and they have asked for them to be removed, so we can no longer license them.”

That statement immediately shifted attention to the streaming giant’s role in the situation.

According to insiders, all event photos typically undergo approval before being released, making the removal after publication highly unusual.

Sources familiar with such processes noted that a delay of around 24 hours before releasing the images was already out of the ordinary, suggesting that Netflix may have been particularly cautious from the outset.

Even more striking was the suggestion that removing images after they had already been distributed is rare.

One insider described the move as “highly unusual, if not unheard of,” adding that it was their belief that the request could only have come from the Sussexes, who are touchy about their public image.

Past Harry And Meghan Photo Controversies Resurface

For observers, the situation felt oddly familiar. The disappearance of the Netflix event photos echoes a previous incident involving Harry and Meghan.

Last year, images of the couple attending Kris Jenner’s birthday celebration were also removed shortly after being shared online.

The event, hosted at Jeff Bezos’ Beverly Hills home, sparked controversy due to its timing.

The party took place just before Remembrance Sunday, when members of the royal family traditionally honor fallen soldiers in the UK.

Reflecting on that moment, Kim Kardashian later explained during an appearance on her sister’s “Khloe In Wonderland” podcast, “it was totally cool to post,” before adding, “Mom and Meghan have been friends for some years now, and they have a really sweet relationship.”

She continued, “After it was posted, I think they realized it was Remembrance Day, and they didn’t want to be seen at a party, even though it’s already up, you know, and then taken down.”

The parallels between the two situations have only intensified speculation that image control plays a significant role in how Harry and Meghan manage their public appearances.

Netflix Relationship With Harry And Meghan Under Scrutiny

Beyond the photos themselves, the situation has reignited broader questions about Netflix’s relationship with the couple.

Harry and Meghan signed a widely reported $100 million deal with Netflix after stepping back from royal duties in 2020. The partnership led to several projects, including the high-profile documentary series “Harry & Meghan.”

However, recent developments suggest that the collaboration may not be as strong as it once appeared. Their deal was reportedly downgraded to a “first look” arrangement, and Netflix has since stepped away from their lifestyle brand partnership.

Reports have also claimed that the brand associated with Meghan struggled commercially, with mentions of “$10 million” in unsold stock circulating.

Adding to the uncertainty, a recent report suggested that Netflix was “done” with the Sussexes, though both the company and Meghan’s legal representatives denied the claim.

Still, insiders have indicated that the streamer is “broadly” moving on, and that recent ventures tied to the couple have not delivered the expected success.

Against this backdrop, the removal of the event photos takes on added significance. Whether it was a response to public backlash, a matter of image control, or something more strategic, the decision has left many wondering what is really happening behind the scenes.

For now, one thing is clear: even a single set of photos can spark a wave of questions when it comes to Harry and Meghan.