Residents in Los Angeles’ Holmby Hills neighborhood are reportedly uneasy amid speculation that Sean “Diddy” Combs could return home if his appeal succeeds.

Concerns center on potential disruptions, including loud gatherings and increased media attention associated with his property, which some locals note has previously drawn police visits.

The concerns come as Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team continues its appeal against his 50-month sentence, now under review by judges.

Holmby Hills Neighbors Concerned As Diddy Appeal Raises Possibility Of Return Home

Residents in the upscale Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles are reportedly growing anxious as speculation builds that Sean “Diddy” Combs could be released if an appeals court rules in his favor.

According to TMZ, sources familiar with the area revealed that chatter among neighbors has intensified in recent days, with concerns that a possible return home could bring renewed disruptions similar to those that allegedly contributed to his earlier legal troubles.

The unease isn’t just about media attention or increased security presence, as locals are also worried about the lifestyle activity linked to the property.

Insiders claim that past gatherings involving Diddy’s family were extremely loud at times, leading to repeated police call-outs, which unsettled parts of the community.

Separately, reports suggest that real estate agents in the area are already informing potential buyers about Combs’ nearby property, treating it as relevant disclosure information due to concerns it could affect property value or lead to future disputes if not mentioned.

The Rapper Appeals 50-Month Sentence, Challenges Trial Evidence As Judges Deliberate Decision

On the legal front, Diddy’s attorneys questioned his conviction, arguing that his 50-month sentence is excessive compared to typical penalties for Mann Act-related convictions, which they say often average closer to 15 months.

They also note that he has already served a significant portion of his sentence while the appeal is under review.

During the appeal proceedings, Diddy’s defense team referenced allegations involving Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, including claims of drug use that they say were excluded from the original federal trial.

They also brought up an incident described as a “hotel night,” a term linked to what they characterized as consensual encounters with an individual identified as “Jane,” which they argue did not involve coercion or threats. The defense has asked the court to issue a swift ruling, though no timeline has been provided for when a decision might be reached.

More About Diddy’s Conviction Under The Mann Act

Diddy was convicted last July on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act.

The charges centered on arranging travel for escorts to engage in sexual activity with his former partners, including Cassie and another woman who testified under the pseudonym “Jane.”

He was acquitted of the more serious allegations of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which prosecutors had argued involved coercion and abuse tied to a wider pattern of misconduct.

According to the indictment, authorities claimed Diddy pressured both women into sexual encounters with male escorts, sometimes involving drugs and extended multi-day sessions.

These encounters were referred to during the trial as “Freak Offs” and “hotel nights,” with prosecutors alleging they were at times recorded. Diddly denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty throughout the proceedings.

The Rapper’s 50-Month Jail Release Date Has Slightly Changed

In sentencing submissions, prosecutors sought a prison term of more than 11 years alongside the maximum $500,000 fine, while the defense requested a much lighter sentence of around 14 months.

Ultimately, in October, Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Diddy to 50 months in prison, which is about four years and two months, along with a fine and five years of supervised release.

Separately, the Bureau of Prisons has updated its projected release date. According to People Magazine, he is now scheduled for release on April 15, 2028, a slight change from earlier projections of April 25, 2028, and prior estimates of June 2028.

Where Is Diddy Serving Out His Prison Sentence?

Diddy is currently held at FCI Fort Dix, a federal correctional institution located on a military base near Philadelphia.

The rapper’s legal team had requested placement due to access to rehabilitation programs and proximity to family.

Since his arrest, several photos and videos of Diddy from inside Fort Dix have been shared online, revealing the music mogul interacting with other inmates and carrying out his prison duties, a huge contrast from his once glamorous lifestyle.

There’s no shortage of Taylor Sheridan titles in the world now, and that’s part of what makes going back to Hell or High Water such a good reminder of where so much of this really started. Long before sprawling TV universes, ranch wars, and sheriffs trying to hold the line in a collapsing world, Sheridan delivered a lean, bruised, and deeply human crime story set against the dusty backdrop of West Texas. It doesn’t need big mythology or franchise sprawl to land. It just works. And for Netflix subscribers, the clock is now ticking.

Hell or High Water is leaving Netflix on May 1, which means there’s only a short window left to catch one of the best films Sheridan has ever written. Released in 2016 and directed by David Mackenzie, the neo-Western thriller earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Jeff Bridges, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Nearly a decade later, it still holds up as one of the sharpest and most emotionally grounded modern Westerns of its era.

Chris Pine stars as Toby Howard, with Ben Foster as his volatile brother Tanner, while Jeff Bridges plays Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton and Gil Birmingham stars as his partner Alberto Parker. The film was Sheridan’s first foray into the world of neo-Westerns, and you can see the Yellowstone DNA running through it.

How Good Is ‘Hell or High Water’?

When it first hit theaters,Hell or High Water became both a critical darling and a modest box office success, grossing over $37 million worldwide. It earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor for Bridges, Best Original Screenplay for Sheridan, and Best Editing. On Rotten Tomatoes, it remains Certified Fresh with near-unanimous praise (97%) from critics and audiences alike.Collider’s review of the moviehailed the leads in Pine and Foster:

“This film lives and dies by the performances of the brothers. And they do not disappoint. Tanner could’ve been played as an over-the-top firecracker with an itchy trigger finger, but Foster smartly winds the violent coil down until its most absolutely necessary. Instead, Foster chooses to lay on a good-for-nothin’ charm that’s all mumbled confidence and acidic humor. And instead of simply having a short fuse, Foster adds the beats of frustration that both ignite that fuse, but also drive home the idea of brotherly love. As the other brother, Pine, who usually plays heroes, plays neither hero nor anti-hero. He is a man with a plan. He is measured.”

Hell or High Water leaves Netflix on May 1.

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August 11, 2016

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102 minutes

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David Mackenzie

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Carla Hacken, Julie Yorn, Peter Berg, Sidney Kimmel

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Congressman Eric Swalwell has denied the sexual assault allegations made against him by a former staffer.

“These allegations are false and come on the eve of an election against the frontrunner for governor,” Swalwell, 45, wrote in a statement to the San Francisco Chronicle on Friday, April 10. “For nearly 20 years, I have served the public — as a prosecutor and a congressman and have always protected women.”

The politician continued, “I will defend myself with the facts and where necessary bring legal action. My focus in the coming days is to be with my wife and children and defend our decades of service against these lies.”

News broke earlier on Friday that an unnamed woman came forward to accuse Swalwell of sexual misconduct. The woman, who was 21 at the time when she was hired, claimed that Swalwell attempted to pursue her romantically when she worked at his district office in Castro Valley, California, in 2019, according to the SF Chronicle. She claimed that Swalwell messaged her via Snapchat and he allegedly sent her images of his genitals and sought nude pictures of her in return.

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The woman claimed that Swalwell made moves on her when she drove him around for events. She alleged he tried to kiss her in her car after leaving a donor meeting. Weeks after the alleged kiss, the woman claimed that Swalwell asked her to perform oral sex on him. She allegedly performed the act in a parking lot.

She also claimed that Swalwell invited her out for drinks in September 2019. She “blacked out” and allegedly woke up naked in Swalwell’s hotel bed, at which point she felt the effect of vaginal intercourse. Following the incident, Swalwell allegedly distanced himself from her.

The woman also recalled “snippets” from an incident that allegedly took place after they both attended a 2024 charity gala at which he was honored. The woman, who no longer worked for him, said they met for drinks afterward, and Swalwell allegedly forced himself on her.

Us Weekly has reached out to Swalwell for comment.

Swalwell is best known for being a member of the House of Representatives where he has served since 2013. The politician represents Northern California. He previously ran for president in 2020 but dropped out after failing to poll above one percent.

The allegations against Swalwell come amid his campaign for Governor of California. In recent months, Swalwell has been the frontrunner candidate for the Democratic Party.

However, he is ranked third amongst the candidates, with Republicans Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton in first and second, respectively. Due to California’s jungle primary system, the top two vote getters in the June primary will move forward to the general election in November.

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Swalwell is facing off against multiple Democrats including former U.S. Representative Katie Porter, former Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra, billionaire Tom Steyer and more.

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Steyer, who has been trailing in the polls closely behind Swalwell, reacted to the allegations and sent his support to the alleged victim.

“I commend the brave former staffer who came forward with her story about Eric Swalwell,” Steyer, 68, tweeted on Friday. “Speaking out is never easy, and her account must be taken seriously. At a moment like this, we must make sure that women are heard, and justice is pursued.”

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Boston Blue Season 1, Episode 14.]

In Episode 14 of the CBS drama series Boston Blue, entitled “Blood Chemistry,” Sean (Mika Amonsen) and Jonah (Marcus Scribner) find themselves caught up in a dangerous drug ring that’s dropping bodies, drawing Lena (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) into the case. An undercover operation forces Sean to face the way he left things (translation: ghosted) with Penny (Xochitl Gomez) and he learns that a genuine apology can go a long way. At the same time, the Silvers are learning that you can’t stop family secrets from bubbling to the surface, especially when you’re determined to get answers.

Collider recently got the opportunity to chat one-on-one with Martin-Green about Episode 14 and what’s still to come in the following six episodes of the first season. During the interview, she discussed the growing size and scope of these final episodes of Season 1 and why viewers will be “knocked back” by them, what Lena does on her days off, their incredibly talented guest stars, whether she’s rooting for Sean and Penny, Lena’s love life and having her real-life husband also on the show, Lena’s desire to learn more about her father, what she’d like to see in Season 2, finale cliffhangers, and which other CBS series she’d like to do a crossover with. Martin-Green also shared what she learned from her time on the popular franchise series The Walking Dead and Star Trek: Discovery.

‘Boston Blue’ Continues To Broaden Its Size and Scope Until the Season 1 Finale

“We cover a lot in Season 1.”

Collider: This episode was so much fun because it feels like the sweet spot of the show where you get to have this big case that affects a lot of people, but then you also have a shootout and you have all the family stuff. It seems like everything you want from a show like this.

SONEQUA MARTIN-GREEN: It is. Especially coming back from the holiday break, I think that people are going to be pretty knocked back by the size and scope and depth of the stories in the second half of the season. We’ve got a long way to go and there are more stories to tell in Season 2. We’re so grateful that we’re going to be coming back. But we cover a lot in Season 1, so I’m excited to see where we go from here. To your point, there are so many things that we covered in this episode, and in the next six as well.

I love that we get to see glimpses of Lena outside of work, and we see her at family dinner, but if we could follow her for an episode on her day off, what would you want to see her do?

MARTIN-GREEN: That is such a good question. I have never heard that question before. I would say that it would be great to see what Detective Lena Silver’s self-care day looks like. People who work these kinds of jobs, it’s survival. It is imperative that they check out and decompress. We talk about it a little bit in the story. We talk about the things that we do when we’re on our off days, and I love that you do get to see these people in their off times. But it would start with some sort of quiet time, just being out in the sun, in prayer and meditation. And then, you’re going to see me go for a run. And then, I’m going to go for a massage. And then, I’m going to cook my own meal. It would be by the book because the discipline applies to the self-care day too.

I feel like she would also turn her phone off and tell people not to bother her on her day off.

MARTIN-GREEN: Oh, yeah. A lot of reading.

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The moment in Episode 13 when Lena is clearly upset about her grandfather being shot was heartbreaking, and his health issues carry over in a different way into this episode. First of all, what was it like to shoot that scene with Ernie Hudson, when you had to be so scared about whether he’d be okay? Was that something you had to shoot over and over again?

MARTIN-GREEN: Oh, man, we did have to do it quite a few times. It was crazy. Ernie is such a joy to work with. You can just sit with him and listen and learn. He’s so open and gracious and hilarious. It was freezing outside that day. We were all freezing, so that added an element of tension to the moment and maybe to the scene. There was a point in one of the takes where I ran over and pressed on his wound, and as soon as they said, “Cut!,” he said, “Ow!” He was joking because, obviously, it was just a fake dressed wound, but he always finds the perfect joke in the moment. He disarms us all the time. I busted out laughing, and I had just been crying. It was a lot of fun. It was difficult. That happening to grandpa was a big story point, and we knew that the audience was going to [panic], just like we did. What a scare that was. I enjoyed it. Those moments are always a lot of fun to play.

On a show like this, you have to have a lot of guest stars cycling in and out, so it’s fun when you can have a guest star that has a history with one of the characters and can be a bit more playful. I thought there was something really fun about Kenzie (Kate Rockwell) in this episode. Did you find that character fun?

MARTIN-GREEN: Yes, absolutely. I feel like we have some of the best guest actors, ever. They’re just pulling out stellar performances, week to week. I love it. I love that whole storyline, and I love all the humor and levity that we get with that. I want more.

Sonequa Martin-Green Is Rooting for Sean and Penny in ‘Boston Blue’

“There’s such a sweetness to the way they relate to each other.”

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This episode also brings back Penny in a way that not only makes Sean have to confront how he treated her but also puts her directly in the path of Sean’s father, Danny. How was it to have her back? Are you rooting for Sean and Penny to figure it out?

MARTIN-GREEN: Yes! I like their dynamic. I think it’s sweet. There’s such a sweetness to the way they relate to each other and to the way that they’ve built their relationship up to this point. Of course, yes, we love our guest actors, and I always want to see more of them. I feel that it’s important for just the building of the world. The showrunners, the Brandons (Brandon Margolis and Brandon Sonnier) have talked about that a lot. They really want to expand this world, and they really want there to be people that you get accustomed to seeing. That’s how we do it. We bring these people back who’ve made an impact on the show, and we keep bringing them back because we’re expanding our world. So, I would say that I root for Sean and Penny.

They’re so cute, and this show needs to have some cute.

MARTIN-GREEN: It has to. You’ve got to have the cute with the heavy.

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We’ve also gotten to see a little bit of a romantic life for Lena, with Detective Brian Rodgers (Ryan Broussard). Are we going to see any more of that this season? It’s probably hard to find ways to work that in with the weekly cases.

MARTIN-GREEN: Yeah, and we talk about that. I think they used to talk about that a lot on Blue Bloods as well. It is difficult. Even with Baez and Danny, they’re having difficulties because the job is so demanding, and then you add the distance between them. The same is true for Lena and Brian. They both understand the job. They used to be partners, and now they’re together, but it is just so demanding. Can two people continue to pour into a relationship when they’re putting all that they have into solving these crimes and getting justice for the victims? That’s part of why it’s interesting because you see how difficult it is. You see the push and the pull and the strain of it. I think a lot of people can relate to that. They can relate to what a relationship really requires and making the decision that maybe you don’t have it to give, or maybe you do. I just love that all of those relationship dynamics are at play. There are the romantic relationship dynamics, and then there’s the family relationship dynamics, and we don’t shy away from any of them. I applaud the Brandons and the writers for doing that and for not being scared.

Your husband, Kenric Green, is also on the show. Do you guys conspire to come up with ways to get your characters in scenes together?

MARTIN-GREEN: Oh, my gosh, we joke about it all the time. Kenric even said, and I feel like this is the best one, “We’ve got to put a Price on Silver,” because his character’s name is Charlie Price. I was like, “Oh, my goodness, that’s just too good.” We were all laughing about it. I think we literally have only had one moment in the same scene on the show because I’m so rarely in that world with him and my mom, Mae (Gloria Reuben). We certainly would love, of course, to see more of Lena and Charlie interacting with each other. We’re not so subtle about it either. Maybe we should cool it down. It’s a dream for us to be on this show together, especially because of everything that the show represents, and we always want to work together. If you give us an inch, we might take a mile.

There’s also a bit of Danny poking fun at Lena when it comes to her wanting to do this interview with the reporter. He says to her, “Maybe you just want the whole world to see the amazing Detective Lena Silver in all of her glory.” And she talks about wanting representation for little Black and Brown girls to see her wearing the badge and making a difference. But would it be so bad if she really just wanted everyone to see how good of a detective she is without any further justification? I feel like she’s entitled to some recognition without having to apologize for it or explain it to anyone, including her partner.

MARTIN-GREEN: You know, I love that perspective. I think that you’re absolutely right. It’s interesting with Lena though, because there was a crossroads in her life. She had to decide, “Am I going to join my family and be in the law enforcement community, or am I going to be an artist?” For that reason, yes, and because of the talent that is inherent, it is worth sharing your art. Being a detective and an artist at the same time seems like a conundrum, for sure. But I love that Lena admits what it really is about. I love that self-awareness and the fact that she has the courage to admit it. It’s vulnerable, but she’s going to say it out loud. It’s because she [wants her father] to see it. I think that alone is commendable and interesting. [With her father], there are all those wounds and everything that’s leading to that. The truth of the matter is that the justification is not needed, but that’s a journey that she’s going to have to take.

Stay Tuned to ‘Boston Blue’ As Lena Continues To Ask Questions About Her Father Before the End of the Season 1 Finale

“This second half of the season seems to be all about exposure and things being unearthed.”

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How frustrating is it for her that she can’t get information about her father from her mother? How much more are we going to see that push back and forth with the two of them in the rest of this season?

MARTIN-GREEN: I wish I could tell you everything, but there is definitely more to come with that. There are a lot more things to unearth with that story and I really look forward to it because it’s an important one to tell. Again, I applaud the Brandons for it. I applaud Brandon Sonnier because he’s based so much of the Silvers and Lena and Jonah on his own life, so I appreciate him. We all do. I look forward to everybody seeing it. We’re seeing other things being unearthed as well. Mae just found out about her mom, Lena’s grandmother, and what really happened there. This second half of the season seems to be all about exposure and things being unearthed. There’s a lot more where that came from.

After a season of establishing characters and developing relationships, what are you most excited about getting to do with the second season that you wouldn’t have been able to do with the first season?

MARTIN-GREEN: That’s a good question too. To piggyback on what on you were saying about the guest actors, being able to see more of them, being able to see more of Xochitl, being able to see more of Marisa [Ramirez] and Bridget [Moynahan] and even Len [Cariou] is really exciting. Also, just the actors that come through and give their all for the cases that we’re solving, being able to have more interactions with them. I will also say that I’m really looking forward to more casual moments with the family.

There were so many things that needed to be introduced in Season 1, and we had a lot of ground to cover. I feel like now that we have a solid idea of who these people are, of what their relationships look like, of what the culture of this family is, and of what the bond between the Reagans and the Silvers looks like, now we can spend more time and more of those quiet moments with the family where we’re having what would seem like a surface conversation, but we know there’s so much history beneath it. I really look forward to more moments of levity with the family and getting to see them spending time with each other when they’re not solving cases and when they’re not even necessarily at the Shabbat table, but they’re just together, being a family. I really look forward to that. There will be more opportunities for that in Season 2.

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Are you leaving us on a cliffhanger this season?

MARTIN-GREEN: I am not blowing smoke to say that episodes 15 through 20 are insane. I’m so excited. At the end of the season, there are some open-ended aspects to the story. There are some unanswered questions. There are some cliffhangers by the end of the season. It’s a serious ride until then. You’ll see what I’m saying.

Which CBS TV Series Should ‘Boston Blue’ Do a Crossover With?

“I feel like we should go one by one and crossover with everybody.”

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You’re on a network with a lot of other cop shows. There’s FBI, CIA, NCIS, and even Elsbeth and Sheriff Country. You have lawyers with Matlock, firefighters with Fire Country, and even a Tracker that could be useful. In a dream world, which other CBS show would you want to do a crossover with, and which character do you think would be fun to see Lena team up with?

MARTIN-GREEN: Oh, my gosh! If I can cheat and say this, I feel like we should go one by one and crossover with everybody. I’m not going to say one person because we have this wonderful lineup, even just Friday nights. I would love to see crossovers with Sheriff Country and Fire Country because we’re already sharing space with each other. I feel like that makes the most sense, to have crossovers there. They’re always going to be connected, so they’ve had their crossovers and that’s exciting. It would be so nice to get thrown in there. And then, let’s just run through them. I think it could be so much fun. Why not?

Personally, I would love to see you have to work with Wendell Pierce over on Elsbeth.

MARTIN-GREEN: I would love to work with Wendell. I love Wendell. Me and Kenric are such good friends with him. You answered the question for me. Specifically, yes, something with Wendell. I would love to see [Captain Wagner] with Lena and Danny. That would be a hoot.

Sonequa Martin-Green Feels Blessed To Have Been a Part of ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Star Trek: Discovery’

“God is writing this story, and He’s doing an amazing job.”

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An actor working on television hopes to have one hit TV series in their career, and you’ve gone from The Walking Dead to Star Trek: Discovery to Boston Blue. What’s it been like to have those experiences, and to be in this experience now?

MARTIN-GREEN: I just couldn’t have imagined it. I couldn’t have predicted it or planned it. When I started on Walking Dead, it was already a Goliath and I was really quite overwhelmed, but just so exhilarated and excited to be a part of something like that. At the time, I was a big fan of the show before I was on it. And then, once that was over, I had no idea I was going to go to a franchise that, dare I say, has had even more impact because it’s longer and older. And then, I certainly didn’t think I’d do it again, coming off of Discovery into another beloved TV franchise. God is writing this story, and He’s doing an amazing job. I am just taking it one day at a time and doing my best to be in the present moment. I’ve certainly learned that over the years.

You’ve got to let the pressure come up and out of you. You’ve got to let it pass through you because it stifles you, and it makes you self-centered. The way to be at your best, creatively speaking, at least, is to be completely available in your heart, and you can’t do that with fear and pressure. You have to let those things go in order to flow freely. I’ve certainly learned that. I’ve learned how to just be another blade of grass in a field of grass, and I’m still growing in that too. It’s just been such a ride, and I’m grateful for it. I’ve come to appreciate it and cherish it in new ways, which is exciting.

Being able to do the movies that I’ve done in the last few years, even She Dances, which is out in theaters now. It’s been a blessing to be able to have hands in everything – to have hands in sci-fi, and to now have hands in the network television procedural world, especially on a show that’s character driven as well. I get to have the character dynamics to play with. That’s so exciting. But then, being able to be a part of really pure, powerful, independent film is great. I do want to get back to the stage, at some point, where I started. I’m loving it. My goal is to get smaller and smaller and smaller, so that the things that are more important get bigger and bigger and bigger and bigger.

It must also be a little bit surreal to see that your time on The Walking Dead and Star Trek is done, but those franchises carry on and you can still see these different forms that keep evolving.

MARTIN-GREEN: It is surreal. Your perspective changes because it matures, and it grows, and it purifies, and you start to see things more clearly. Even now, I find myself in so many conversations out in public about Walking Dead because it seems like it’s coming back around. I think a lot of people are returning to that series, and being able to have conversations about that now, I look at it completely differently than I did a decade ago. I can appreciate it in a new way, and I’ve digested the lessons from it. That’s happening with Discovery as well. And now, it’s happening with Boston Blue. Being able to share it with my husband, being able to now begin to share it more with my children because they’re getting older, it’s amazing. It’s wondrous, but not in a lofty way, in a base humanity level way.

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Alex Zakrzewski, Anthony Hemingway, Antonio Negret, Randall Zisk, Jackeline Tejada

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Terri Kopp, Pam Veasey, Rebecca Perry Cutter, Brandon Margolis, Brandon Sonnier

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Boston Blue airs on CBS and is available to stream on Paramount+.

That fitted top you loved five years ago might not hit the same way anymore. Your body has shifted, and the midsection is usually the first place you notice it. The good news? You don’t need shapewear or a bigger size. You need a smarter silhouette.

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17 Peplum Blouses That Visually Slim and Define Your Waist

1. Our Favorite: Need a top that covers the tummy while still looking polished? This chiffon peplum blouse cinches at the waist and flares right where you want it.

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3. Perfectly Pleated: The button-front detail and pleated peplum hem on this stylish V-neck blouse draws the eye upward and away from your midsection. Those three-quarter sleeves are arm-friendly, too.

4. Office-Ready: Walking into the office with confidence starts with a top like this waist-slimming blouse. The V-neck and ruffle sleeves look dressy enough for any meeting.

5. Fabulously Flowy: If fitted tops make you self-conscious, this loose peplum blouse is one to consider. The puffed sleeves and a babydoll shape gives you tummy coverage without looking boxy.

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9. Designer-Looking: Blue and white stripes give this peplum button-down blouse a designer feel at a fraction of the price. The pleated peplum hem and collar look crisp and polished.

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11. Boutique-Worthy: This Swiss dot peplum blouse looks like something you’d spot in a boutique for twice the price. Long sleeves and a V-neckline make it versatile across seasons.

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Sister Wives star Janelle Brown is settling into her new home in Chocowinity, North Carolina, following her move from Arizona.

The reality star first told fans about her new chapter in December 2024, revealing that she purchased a 156-acre plot of land with her daughter Maddie Brush and son-in-law Caleb Brush. Together, the trio founded Taeda Farms, a flower farm devoted to “building beauty from the ground up,” according to their motto.

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Since announcing the purchase, Janelle — who split from ex Kody Brown in 2022 — has shared frequent updates on building her new home via social media. She finally moved into the property in March 2026.

“Things are progressing along with my move,” she said in an Instagram reel at the time.

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Cameron Diaz just put her own spin on a major spring denim trend — and it’s time to take notes! To promote the new film Outcome, Diaz attended SiriusXM’s Front Row with the movie’s cast, and we couldn’t help but notice her relaxed, cuffed jeans. She styled her comfy-chic denim with a white blazer and matching white heels. It’s the kind of outfit that says, “I have taste,” without screaming, “I spent four hours getting dressed.”

Here’s why we love the look for spring, in particular: The cuffed design makes the jeans puddle-proof, which is an important feature this time of year. One day it’s sunny and the next it’s rainy, and you need a trusty pair of jeans that can tackle any weather. Plus, the shorter length shows off your cute spring shoes! To recreate Diaz’s chic look, we found a nearly identical $28 pair hiding on Amazon (you’re welcome).

Get the Grapent Women’s Stretchy High-Waisted Jeans for $28 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.

The Grapent Women’s Stretchy Jeans boast a high waist that pairs beautifully with tucked-in tops, cropped jackets or even a simple white tee. The classic blue wash is the kind of shade that goes with everything you already own, which is exactly the point. With a cotton, polyester and elastane fabric blend, the jeans have a nice stretch that you’ll actually look forward to wearing.

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Barrel jeans aren’t going anywhere anytime soon . . . but Chrissy Teigen proves they can feel totally new for spring. By pairing hers with a loose, boho-inspired blouse, she showed Us how to give the structured denim a softer, more relaxed vibe. The best part? It’s an easy styling trick you can copy now […]

Speaking of, the stretchy fabric keeps things smooth and clean at the cuff, so the whole silhouette stays streamlined. For a pair of jeans that can make you look like you just stepped off a press tour, the price tag is practically a steal.

The cuffed jeans trend has been gaining momentum again, and Diaz’s appearance at the SiriusXM event is a perfect reminder of why. A simple roll at the ankle elongates the leg, shows off your footwear and adds a casual, polished edge that flat hems just can’t match. It’s one of those styling tricks that takes five seconds but looks like it took real thought.

Even Amazon shoppers are obsessed with the trend. One five-star reviewer wrote, “Favorite jeans!” adding, “Very stretchy and comfortable! Perfect length!” Another shopper said, “Sooo cute and feel like jeggings.”

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to refresh your denim rotation without emptying your wallet, consider this it. Hurry and grab your size while it’s still in stock!

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Last Thing He Told Me, Season 2, Episode 8

After last week’s episode of The Last Thing He Told Me made its boldest move yet by killing off Frank Campano (John Noble) in broad daylight, the Season 2 finale finds that the power that once held this world together has officially shifted. Whatever fragile balance was left in keeping Hannah (Jennifer Garner), Owen (Nikolaj Coster–Waldau), and their daughter Bailey (Angourie Rice) safe is now in the hands of Quinn (Judy Greer), the eldest daughter of the late mafioso. It’s a turning point that doesn’t just raise the stakes but reframes the kind of danger the family of three initially found themselves in.

As Episode 8’s “Souvenirs d’enfance” highlights a potential Season 3, that shift feeds directly into the show’s biggest emotional reveal that Quinn was actually responsible for Kate’s death. But as co-creator Josh Singer tells Collider, it was far more complicated and unsettling than just a calculated murder. “There are no real bad guys, right? There are humans who make mistakes, and they’re not mistakes that are made out of malice,” he says, making it clear the distinction was always intentional. “They’re mistakes that are made out of some self-interest, but it’s never just pure evil. It’s always relatable and understandable.”

And with Quinn now firmly in power by the end — effectively taking the reins as Teddy (Luke Kirby) spirals, and with the reveal that Director of the U.S. Marshals Maris (Michael Hyatt) was the mole all along — the finale also leaves the door wide open for a Season 3. It’s a possibility series EP Lauren Neustadter, bestselling author Laura Dave, and Singer are clearly already thinking about.

“If we were to have the opportunity to dive into a third season, I would say the Judy and Luke show’s a pretty good show, right?” Singer says turning to Neustadter and his wife, Dave. “How does our relationship between our primary cast, Hannah, Owen, and Bailey, evolve? What happens with Judy and with Quinn and Luke, and what havoc they wreak? And can we ever get to a resolve with these guys — I think, is a good question.”

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Made Quinn’s Kate Twist More Complicated Than Pure Evil

Co-creator, Singer explains why Apple TV’s finale frames Quinn’s secret as a human mistake, not a clean act of malice.

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COLLIDER: I wanted to start with the finale, because I think that’s where everything culminates to what this moment is. We also see that Quinn is a big part of it. She does admit the biggest secret, which is that she sent the car to scare Kate, but not really kill her. So why was it important for Kate’s death to come from control gone wrong, and not just pure evil or malicious intent?

JOSH SINGER: That is a great question. Thank you very much. Wow, I didn’t expect that level of detail. That is really terrific. And can I just say, first of all, how great are Jen [Garner], Angourie [Rice], and Judy Greer in that scene? To me, that and all the stuff we shot in Paris was really a pinnacle for me in terms of TV work. I was just saying that I don’t think I’ve seen performances that good since I was just starting out on The West Wing, watching John Spencer and Allison Janney going toe to toe.

Look, I have to say, this whole season was really about how do we keep to the spirit of Laura Dave and yet breathe into, “This is a television show?” That’s where we had Aaron Zelman and Daisy Mayer, who really helped push this in terms of what it could be as a TV show, and yet we had our really good friends at Hello Sunshine and Jen Garner pushing us to make sure we kept true to the spirit of Hannah Hall.

To me, one of the things that’s a hallmark of my wonderful wife’s writing is that there are no real bad guys, right? There are humans who make mistakes, and they’re not mistakes that are made out of malice. They’re mistakes that are made out of some self-interest, but it’s never just pure evil. It’s always relatable and understandable. She puts herself in everyone’s point of view. So, for me to specifically answer that question, for Quinn to just knock off her best friend would be against the spirit of what Laura does in her writing and, frankly, the spirit of what Hello Sunshine tries to do in terms of telling stories of strong women who are relatable and sometimes put in bad situations. Does that make sense?

LAUREN NEUFSTADTER: It makes perfect sense. I also think it’s really that we are giving dimension to every single one of these characters, and I think Quinn wasn’t always the woman that she is when we meet her in this show. To Laura and Josh’s great credit, they really think about all of the ingredients that lead us to the place where we are. So, while she makes very clear choices in the present, clearly they’re very informed by the events of the past, and this is a great example of just that.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Finale Sets Up a Much Bigger Quinn Story for Season 3

Dave says the next chapter could lean into how Quinn and Hannah are more alike than they seem.

After Frank’s death, though, we do see that Quinn lets Hannah and Bailey go, but she makes that call about loose ends to Maris, who we find out is the mole, by the way. Very shocking. I did not think about that. What did you guys want that last beat to say about the world Hannah and Owen’s family will find themselves in now, going into a potential Season 3, which I’m hoping for, fingers crossed? It feels like we’re going to get there.

SINGER: Fingers crossed, as well. That’s very kind of you. What I would say is one of the things we were able to do, and Lauren’s been saying, is open the aperture up a little bit in the second season. We got a great supporting cast, whether it’s Michael Hyatt, who’s extraordinary as Maris, Judy, Luke Kirby, John Noble, Rita Wilson, all these wonderful people to play with in addition to our tremendous key cast of David [Morse], Nikolaj [Coster-Waldau], Angourie, and Jen. So, to me, if we were to have the opportunity to dive into a third season, I would say the Judy and Luke show’s a pretty good show, right? So, continue to be able to explore that. As is the Angourie and David show, as is the Jen and Nikolaj show. So, being able to follow how does our relationship between our primary cast, Hannah, Owen, and Bailey, evolve? What happens with Judy and with Quinn and Luke, and what havoc they wreak? And can we ever get to a resolve with these guys, I think, is a good question.

Laura, I wonder, was there ever a hell for Maris, or along the way were there breadcrumbs that you had in the book that you wanted to plant in the background as nuances? Was there anything that maybe is very obvious to you as the writer, thinking it that way?

LAURA DAVE: Well, I can take absolutely no credit for the Maris storyline. That was something that the writers of Season 2 came up with. What I did really want to lean into, and to answer your question also about Season 3 a little bit, is what I really wanted to lean into here. I really appreciate how you mentioned that about Quinn, because I’m always interested in what makes us similar as opposed to what makes us different, and this idea that evil and goodness aren’t as far apart as they seem if it both starts from the place of wanting to get somewhere better, and how we find the nuance there. So, I think really for Season 3, too, it would be leaning into many ways that Quinn and Hannah are more alike than they are different. That wasn’t a question about Maris, but I can’t answer your questions about Maris. [Laughs] I can’t answer that. I can only say they did a wonderful job.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Bosses Explain Why Grady Had To Die

Singer says Grady’s death was meant to hit hard — and his story may not be over just yet.

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It’s great. Going back to Episode 4, finding out that Grady got killed off, that whole case starts to get really murky. Do we see justice for Grady down the line? He was opening a can of worms. Did you want to break that trust in the system early on in the mid-season point? What does that unlock then for a potential storyline with whatever comes next in Season 3?

SINGER: It was very bittersweet because Augusto [Aguilera] was so great, and was so great in the first season, and yet Aaron and I very quickly were like, “Well, we’ve got to kill him off.” And it was in part because he’s someone you love. So the idea of losing him really hitting home, like this is real. These stakes are real. One of the interesting things about where we might go in a potential Season 3 is, as we see with Hannah and Owen and Bailey and Nicholas, they’re in such a good place, and Charlie, that they wouldn’t stir stuff up necessarily on their own. But if we know that Quinn and Teddy are going to stir stuff up, and you know that Teddy is going to stir stuff up, then it’s going to go both ways. I think finding justice for Augusto’s character would be a nice thing to explore in Season 3.

This season also reshaped what Bailey thinks she knows about her mom and her family, and then we get to see a mess that follows. Did you ever consider giving her just a cleaner truth, or was that mess supposed to be the point, like it’s supposed to be realistic?

SINGER: Again, as I think I said earlier on, and I think Hello Sunshine responded to this too, was when we started being able to play with different pairings, when we started being able to have Hannah and Owen go off on their own, and Bailey off on her own journey, specifically with talking to Nicholas and then talking to Quinn, there’s something really interesting. And Gary is such a strong actor, which is something we saw in the first season. She could carry the ball right. When you’ve got a great running back, you give her the ball. And she really did run with that ball. It just enabled us to really widen the aperture, as Lauren said, to enrich this drama. But of course, you always want it to be messy, and I think that’s, again, the great thing about Laura’s writing is it is messy in the best of ways. It’s human as opposed to mustache-twirly.

‘The Last Thing He Told Me’ Never Lost Sight of Hannah Hall’s Story, Dave Says

The NYT bestselling author says the story’s throughline is simple: second chances and becoming your own hero.

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Laura, was there a scene from the book this season that you wanted to circle around a lot, and you were like, “This is the one scene we can’t mess up that we have to have in the series?” Was there something that the show version did that the page didn’t do, like back and forth?

DAVE: Well, something that was so lovely because we’ve been partners in this from the very beginning is that we had this idea. We had a conversation in our backyard with Lauren about the idea of, like, what are the bright lines? What are the things that are going to make sure that the show and the book are really speaking to each other? And that is really this idea of getting to the place of how do we all get a second chance, which I think is something in the zeitgeist that we’re all hungry for right now? How do we get to a place where we can find forgiveness, where we can get somewhere better for all of these characters?

One of my very favorite scenes is between the inimitable Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer in Episode 8, where you first see that fight, and then where you get, as Josh and Lauren were just talking about, that resolution with Angourie and Jennifer and Judy. The other thing that I did want to mention is, and it’s funny how things all come back, but when I started writing this first book, it was 2011, but I started thinking about it all the way back in 2003 — Lauren knows this story. The two things that really mattered to me were an interview I saw with Linda Lay, in which she was talking about how her husband had done nothing wrong, and an interview I saw with Reese Witherspoon in which she was quoting Gloria Steinem and how important it is for women to watch other women become the hero of their own lives. For all three of us up here, if I can say that, that is really what’s at the heart of this, and what would be at the heart of it moving forward, is that Hannah Hall is the hero of her own life, and everything revolves around that.

The Last Thing He Told Me is now streaming on Apple TV.

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April 13, 2023

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Laura Dave, Josh Singer

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Olivia Newman, Deniz Gamze Ergüven, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Lila Neugebauer

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Josh Singer, Laura Dave, Jamie Rosengard, Isaac Gómez, Harris Danow, Allegra Caldera, Erica Tavera

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The stepfather of a 19-year-old who vanished in Virginia more than a decade ago is now facing multiple sex-related offenses in relation to her and other victims, according to authorities.

James Branton was arrested on Friday, April 10, by Spotsylvania County detectives and Virginia State Police, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office announced in a news release.

Branton — who was the last individual to have seen his stepdaughter, Katelin Akens — is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child in a custodial relationship, two counts of indecent exposure of a child, and two counts of child cruelty, WUSA reported.

The charges relate to underage victims, according to authorities.

It was not immediately clear whether Branton, 46, had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.

Akens has been missing since December 2015, when she disappeared at age 19, according to the sheriff’s office’s cold case database.

She had been living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, after growing up in Spotsylvania, Virginia, the sheriff’s office said.

Before her disappearance, she had been in Spotsylvania and was due to board a flight to return to Arizona on December 5, 2015, according to authorities, WUSA reported.

Akens’ mother, Lisa Sullivan, took her to Branton’s home before her flight because he was supposed to drop her off at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Sullivan previously told WUSA.

Sullivan was never seen at the airport, according to the sheriff’s office.

“Her bank accounts were never used again” after that day, the sheriff’s office has said.

Two days later, on December 7, 2015, Akens’ suitcase was abandoned along the side of a road in Spotsylvania, according to authorities, and contained her ID card but was mostly empty.

“It is unknown who put the luggage there or why. As of this date, no one has seen Katelin Akens and no trace of her has showed up on bank accounts, social media or in any other way,” the sheriff’s office said on its cold case database. “Her stepfather was initially cooperative and has since then declined to assist with this investigation.”

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Akens was reported missing the day her suitcase was discovered, according to authorities.

The sheriff’s office continues to search for her.

“As we remain committed to locating Katelin and bringing her home to her family, we ask that anyone with information contact us at (800) 928-5822 or (540) 582-5822,” the agency said in its news release.