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We’ve Already Seen Next Year’s First Big Oscar Film With Channing Tatum’s Best Performance Yet
It’s not quite clear yet if One Battle After Another or Sinners is in the lead in this year’s race for the Academy Award for Best Picture, but campaigns are already starting to begin for what could be appearing at the Oscars in 2027. The Sundance Film Festival often sees the debut of films that become major Oscar contenders because they get good buzz at the beginning of the year that can be sustained as audiences and critics discover them. Films that end up winning major festival prizes will have an advantage, and it’s particularly impressive to take home both the Grand Jury Prize Dramatic and the Audience Award Dramatic. This achievement was last pulled off by the Best Picture nominee Minari and the Best Picture winner CODA, and this year, both prizes went to Beth de Araújo’s harrowing drama Josephine.
Loosely based on an event in de Araújo’s childhood, Josephine explores the aftermath of a brutal sexual assault from the perspective of an eight-year-old girl who bore witness to it. Josephine (Mason Reeves) is in Golden Gate Park with her father Damien (Channing Tatum) when she witnesses the woman Sandra (Syra McCarthy) being raped by the assailant, Greg (Philip Ettinger), who flees the scene. Although Damien eventually chases the rapist away and notifies the authorities, Josephine is the only person who could testify in a court proceeding because of what she saw. The film examines the aftermath of the traumatic incident and how both Damien and his wife Claire (Gemma Chan) try to explain what happened to their daughter. Not only were they unprepared to discuss sexuality and intimacy, but they’re unclear on how much information they should give Josephine about the threats that exist in the world, and how to protect herself.
‘Josephine’ Is a Sobering Depiction of Childhood Trauma
Josephine is by no means an easy film to watch, and the opening scene is incredibly graphic and may be too intense for some viewers. However, Josephine does not feel manipulative because of the singularity of its focus; Josephine doesn’t understand what exactly she saw or why everyone is so scared, and initially, Damien wants to keep her in the dark in order to preserve her innocence. One of the most clever techniques that de Araújo uses is the insertion of Greg into the background of scenes in order to show how the memories still linger with Josephine. The slow realization that she has changed because of what she witnessed is heartbreaking for both Damien and Claire, because they are forced to re-live their own trauma whilst trying to divert Josephine’s attention. It becomes clear that Josephine will be unable to not be reminded of what happened because of the way that the media works, and that she needs to be taught on how to protect herself.
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Channing Tatum is an actor whose name alone can draw in the crowds, a standing bolstered by his work with Steven Soderbergh.
Although the intimate focus on Josephine’s perspective makes the film feel more authentic, it’s also a great depiction of marital strife and how different parenting techniques can provoke tension. Damien and Claire have very different parenting styles; Damien even admits that he’s not as strong at talking about emotional stuff with Josephine, and tells her that meeting Claire turned him into a better man. However, Damien and Claire also have different methods for how they think Josephine can best be treated; while Claire thinks that taking her to a professional is the best option, Damien believes it’s essential to teach her how to defend herself. It’s to the credit of Josephine that it points out the faults in both strategies; Josephine doesn’t engage with the child psychologist because she views it as a punishment, but she also misunderstands her defense training after standing up to a bully on the playground.
‘Josephine’ Will Be a Major Contender in the Acting Races
It’s likely that Reeves will be in contention for any critic circle prizes for breakout stars and child performances, but Tatum will certainly be in the race for Best Supporting Actor. It’s a sensitive performance of fatherhood because it underscores how both fear and love navigate Damien’s decisions; his inability to discuss what happened isn’t due to toxic male ego, but because he’s still processing what happened, and doesn’t want to think about raising a child in a world where this happens. The insistence that Damien puts on Josephine testifying, which sparks a disagreement with Claire, is because he wants his daughter to know that the justice system works to ensure that men like Greg will be punished. There’s the subtlest of hints that Damien himself was abused as a child that Tatum delivers masterfully, but he’s also able to show the loving and compassionate spirit that makes Josephine look up to him.
Tatum may gain traction after being snubbed for his performances in Foxcatcher and Roofman, but Josephine has the potential to contend in multiple award categories. It’s hard to imagine that, when considering how amazing Reeves’ performance is, Josephine would not be a frontrunner for Best Casting, and de Araújo’s clever writing could land her a nomination for Best Original Screenplay. What the campaign for Josephine will look like is dependent on which distributor picks it up, but given that it is also scheduled to play at the Berlin Film Festival, it’s only a matter of time before it’s acquired. Part of the reason that the Oscars expanded the Best Picture field to ten nominees was to ensure that some smaller, underdog films would get in; there is already talk about how blockbusters like The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three will appeal to the Oscars, but Josephine is a already a contender that shouldn’t be discounted.
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January 23, 2026
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120 minutes
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Beth de Araújo
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Beth de Araújo
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David Kaplan, Joshua Beirne-Golden, Mark H. Rapaport, Beth de Araújo, Crystine Zhang, Josh Peters, Marina Stabile
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Multi-award-winning actress Halle Berry has finally confirmed her engagement to singer-songwriter Van Hunt. The couple has been together for five years, and they are ready to take their relationship to the next level.
Last year, Hunt revealed that he had already popped the question to Berry, but the actress seemed hesitant. Now, however, Berry has had a change of heart and is looking forward to the future with Hunt.
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Halle Berry Shows Off Her Ring On ‘The Tonight Show’
On February 5, Berry was a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” and even before the interview began, the actress said she wanted to clarify some misinterpretations about her relationship with Hunt.
“Well, there’s some confusion that he asked to marry me, and I said no,” Berry explained to Fallon and the audience. She then continued to say, “No, that’s not the case. I did not say no. We just don’t have a date,” she explained.
“Of course, I said yes, I would marry him,” she exclaimed, which was met by cheers and applause from the audience. Berry then said Hunt “put a little ring on it,” gesturing to her finger with an engagement ring that was, by no means, little.
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Van Hunt Proposed Last Year
As Berry explained, people assumed that she had refused Hunt’s proposal last year. In June 2025, the two were guests on “Today with Jenna & Friends,” where Hunt revealed that he had already asked the Oscar-winner to marry him.
“So I put out the proposal, and it’s still on hold, as you can see. It’s just out there floating. You know, maybe you can encourage her,” the singer said, which garnered a laugh from Berry. The actress didn’t say that she said no, and instead explained her reason for not rushing into marriage.
“Well, I’ve been married three times. Van has been married once, and so no, we don’t feel like we have to get married to validate our love in any way. We don’t,” she said. That explanation might have been the reason why people assumed she said no to the proposal.
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How Did Halle Berry Meet Van Hunt?
The 59-year-old actress met Hunt during the pandemic in 2020. Hunt’s brother knew the actress, and he wanted to set them up. Berry said that while she was hesitant at first, she eventually agreed.
Berry and Hunt then became acquainted through text messages and phone calls at first before meeting in person for a date months later, as she told The Cut.
“We were forced to let only our brains connect and discover if we had a connection before our bodies decided to get involved. I’d never done it this way. I fell in love with his mind, his conversation,” Berry explained, as reported by People.
In 2021, the couple made their relationship red-carpet official when they attended the Academy Awards together.
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Halle Berry’s Previous Relationships
Berry’s past relationships have been heavily documented in the media, which was the reason why she took a break from doing interviews for a decade, as previously reported by The Blast.
She wed her first husband, David Justice, in 1993, and they divorced four years later. In 2001, Berry married Eric Benét, but the union didn’t last, and they separated two years later. Berry married her third husband, Olivier Martinez, in 2013, and she gave birth to their son, Maceo-Robert, that same year. They were divorced two years later.
Berry also has a daughter, Nahla Ariela, born in 2008, with Gabriel Aubry, whom she dated from 2006 to 2010.
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Halle Berry Said She ‘Manifested’ Van Hunt
Throughout the years, Berry has gushed about her relationship with Hunt, often calling him her “person.” In February 2025, the actress said, “I manifested him,” adding that she knew what she didn’t want from a man based on her failed relationships.
“What was my perfect partner? What would he be like, feel like? What walk of life would he have come from? Who would he be? How would he treat me? I got very granular with it, and then he showed up,” she said, adding that Hunt was the “perfect match” for her.
The admiration is mutual, as Hunt has also publicly praised Berry, describing her as his “muse,” adding that being with the actress has improved “every aspect” of his life.
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“Survivor 50” star Rick Devens explains why he is a lunatic who wants to play with other lunatics
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The actor explained that the high-flying film was “the type of movie that we needed to try and get the movie business back on track.”
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have pulled the plug on their relationship for the third time – just weeks after announcing they were back together.
“Kelsea and Chase have broken up again. It happened just the other day,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, noting that Ballerini, 32, is “taking it better” than she had in the previous breakups.
While the source notes that Stokes “still isn’t ready to give up” on their relationship, Ballerini is offiicially “done.”
Eagle-eyed fans also noticed on Friday, February 6, that Ballerini unfollowed Stokes, 33, on Instagram, although the Outer Banks star still appears to be following her.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes have called it quits again after a brief reconciliation, Us Weekly can confirm. “It’s done,” a source close to the former couple exclusively tells Us, revealing Ballerini, 32, and Stokes, 33, split “this past week.” Things between the Grammy nominee and Stokes have been “so rocky and toxic,” the insider […]
Us has reached out to Ballerini and Stokes’ reps for comment.
Ballerini and Stokes, who were first romantically linked in January 2023 when they were spotted at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles, split for the first time in September 2025.
At the time, Us confirmed that the couple had separated just two days after Stokes shared a birthday message to honor Ballerini.
“Although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, I’d say I’m lookin’ forward to more of this,” he wrote via Instagram on September 12, 2025. “Happy birthday, my love.”
They decided to give it another shot two months later, and multiple sources exclusively confirmed to Us in November 2025 they were back together.
“Kelsea and Chase are giving their relationship another try,” one insider told Us at the time. “There’s still a lot of love there, so they fell back into it very naturally.”
This reconciliation was short-lived, however, and within weeks, they were broken up again.
The twists and turns of the duo’s on-off relationship continued in December 2025. Taking to social media to ring in the new year, Ballerini and Stokes revealed they had reunited again.
Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini. (Photo by Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Messy year for the heart, messy year for the outside coming in, messy year for the way it became an out of our hands portrayal of it,” Ballerini wrote via her Instagram Story on December 31, 2025. “But what I’ll say, and all I really care to share indefinitely with my personal life anymore, is that I really love love. I believe in it, I believe in him, and I believe in breaking patterns. Now go kiss your person and stop speculating.”
Stokes shared an emotional post of his own to confirm the couple’s reconciliation.
“Something I’ve learned this year: don’t take advantage of the most beautiful things that in 33 years of life are fleeting,” he wrote. “Take accountability, learn from mistakes. Lean into love and say it often. 2026 my year of growth, my year of truth. Starting here, starting now. Happy new years ❤️.”
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes are “officially back together” after a year full of ups and downs. “This time, they’re moving much more carefully and intentionally,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively. “After a very messy breakup, they took real time apart to figure out what they actually wanted.” The insider told Us that the […]
Less than a week ago, Ballerini spoke to Entertainment Tonight about getting back together with Stokes, insisting the situation wasn’t as “dramatic” as it appeared.
“I love him so much. We’ve been together for quite a while now and done a lot of life together and he was with me getting ready today and he’ll be with me when we wrap. I love love and I believe it in it,” she told the outlet at the 2026 Grammys on Sunday, February 1, which Stokes did not attend.
During their relationship, both Stokes and Ballerini had gushed about each other in media interviews.
“I truthfully think when you find somebody who’s not just somebody you love and adore, but is also your best friend, you’ve kind of got the best of both worlds,” Stokes said of Ballerini during an October 2024 appearance on Today. “And she’s not just a great person, but everything that you see — whether it be on social media or when she’s on stage — is exactly the person she is when she’s not doing those things.”
Speaking to Us in July 2025, Ballerini reflected on how the relationship had evolved over time.
“You do [challenge each other], or it’s boring and then you’re stagnant and then that’s not going to work out,” she told Us in July. “I think we’re two and a half years in, so [the relationship] looks a lot different now than it did in the beginning. I don’t know, I think we’re really similar — and in the ways that we’re different, that’s where we challenge each other. … I just want all the good things in the world for him.”
Taylor Swift is no stranger to convincing some of the world’s biggest A-listers to make cameos in her music videos.
The move has a long history when it comes to her back catalogue. After all, who can forget her 2014 “Bad Blood” video, which featured 16 members of her famous Girl Squad? Everyone from Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez to Cindy Crawford and Jessica Alba all popped up during the killer clip.
Swift, 36, brought back this magic with a whole new cast of stars when she dropped the official music video for “Opalite,” the third track from her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, in February 2026.
While the video is jam-packed full of celebs, one star in particular – Cillian Murphy – has tongues wagging due to his subtle inclusion this time around.
What Role Does Cillian Murphy Play in the ‘Opalite’ Music Video?
Murphy’s role in the “Opalite” has a few fans scratching their heads, as it isn’t as obvious as some of the other cameos.
The Inception star, 49, is actually included twice. First, he is the opening voiceover in the infomercial for magical product Opalite.
“Hey there pal, why so glum? Have you been feeling unsatisfied in life? Maybe, you’re lacking connection in a friendship or a relationship. Maybe you give more than you get back. What if I told you, you could magically turn all that crappiness into happiness?” Murphy can be heard saying in the ad.
He continues, “No need to fret, no more frustration. Introducing… Opalite, the revolutionary fix for your problems. Just one spray and Opalite magically transforms your problems into your paradise. Using our state of the art chemical potion, it works on friendships, couples, pets and coworkers.”
A photo of Murphy giving a thumbs up later appears in a giant print ad on a wall for Opalite.
Taylor Swift. (Photo by Matt Crossick/PA Images via Getty Images)
Which Other Celebrities Appear in the ‘Opalite’ Video?
The Oppenheimer actor isn’t the only celeb to grace the screen during “Opalite.” Murphy is joined by Graham Norton, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith and Lewis Capaldi.
Gleeson, 42, portrays a character in a one-sided relationship with a cactus, which turns into Swift when he sprays it with the Opalite potion.
“Someone You Loved” singer Capaldi, 29, plays a mall photographer who is tasked with taking portrait photos of Swift and Gleeson, while talk show host Norton, 62, acts as a salesman selling Opalite’s antidote, the aptly named, “Nope-alite.”
Meanwhile, Lee, 42, appears as a singer on TV while Swift is hanging out with her “rock” best friend and Turner-Smith, 39, plays an aerobic instructor that Swift and the “rock” work out to.
Other notable cameos in “Opalite” include some of Swift’s Eras Tour dancers such as Kameron Saunders as a dance judge and Jan Ravnik in a commercial.
Graham Norton. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
Why Did Taylor Swift Choose Graham Norton Guests to Appear in ‘Opalite’?
Swift revealed via her Instagram on February 6 that she had conjured up the idea to include them all when she was doing promo for her Life of a Showgirl album on The Graham Norton Show in October 2025. The stars who made cameos in “Opalite” were also guests.
“I remember thinking I got ridiculously lucky with the group I was paired with. Cillian Murphy, Domhnall Gleeson, Greta Lee, @JodieSmith, and @LewisCapaldi,” she wrote. “All people whose work I’ve admired from afar. When we were all talking during the broadcast, Domhnall made a light hearted joke about wanting to be in one of my music videos. He’s Irish! He was joking! Except that in that moment during the interview, I was instantly struck with an *idea*. And so a week later he received an email script I’d written for the Opalite video, where he was playing the starring role.”
She continued, “I had this thought that it would be wild if all of our fellow guests on the Graham Norton show that night, including Graham himself, could be a part of it too. Like a school group project but for adults and it isn’t mandatory. To my delight, everyone from the show made the effort to time travel back to the 90’s with us and help with this video. You might even recognize some friendly faces from The Eras Tour”
What Is the Plot of Taylor Swift’s ‘Opalite’ Music Video?
Set in the 1990s, the fun and silly plot of the “Opalite” music video follows Swift’s one-sided friendship with her best friend, a rock. Gleeson’s character is seen experiencing a similar codependent dynamic with a cactus.
After being introduced to Opalite, a spray potion that promises to turn “crappiness into happiness,” Swift’s “lonely woman” character is connected to Gleeson’s “lonely man” character and they embark on a series of dates with stereotypical 90s vibes such as going to the mall and taking part in a dance competition.
Taylor Swift‘s music videos have included many memorable appearances from famous men taking on the roles of her love interests. Over the years, the Grammy winner has enlisted many well-known actors to help make her visions come to life, including Stephen Colletti, who starred in the 2008 music video for “White Horse.” Thank You! You […]
Swift has previously spoken about the meaning behind “Opalite,” sharing that it can be interpreted as a metaphor for intentionally looking for love and not letting past romances get you down.
In October 2025, the singer opened up about the symbolism of the song and its connection to her fiancé Travis Kelce in an interview with Capital FM.
“Travis’ birthstone is an opal, so I’ve always fixated on that, I’ve always loved that stone,” she explained at the time. “I thought it was kind of a cool metaphor. [Opalite is] a man-made opal, and happiness can also be man-made, too. So, that’s kind of what the song is about, kind of the juxtaposition of those two.”
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Apple TV’s Twisted Sci-Fi Masterpiece Bridges Gap Between Biggest Competitor on Streaming
Severance fans are buzzing after finally receiving some solid Season 3 news to cling to last week. Collider recently reported via an interview with John Turturro that production on Severance Season 3 will begin this July. This may still be months away, but at least it’s confirmation that the show is still moving in the right direction, which some fans had begun to doubt. Following this exciting news about the future of Severance, fans have been rushing to Apple TV to watch the twisted sci-fi show, which has helped it close the gap between its biggest competitor, Pluribus.
For years, Severance held the crown as Apple TV’s biggest sci-fi show ever. With the immaculate reception of the first two seasons, it seemed unfathomable that any other show could ever take this title from Ben Stiller’s series, but that’s what happened last year when Apple TV brought Pluribus to the small screen. The show hails from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, and it stars Emmy-winner Rhea Seehorn. Pluribus overtook Severance in the weeks before its Season 1 finale, but there was no bad blood. Director Ben Stiller took to his personal X account to celebrate Pluribus’ achievement while he continued work on Season 3.
Plot details about Severance Season 3 are being kept under wraps for now, but it’s expected that the show will take place shortly after Season 2. Although we know Severance Season 3 will begin filming this summer, it’s still entirely too early to predict when the show could be released. Ben Stiller previously promised that the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 wouldn’t be nearly as long as the first two seasons, but it’s getting harder to deliver on this promise by the day.
What Other Shows Are Popular on Apple TV Right Now?
The most popular show on Apple TV right now is Shrinking, the Ted Lasso replacement hailing from creator Bill Lawrence that just debuted its long-awaited third season. The show has already been renewed for Season 4, and it’s expected to be a major streaming juggernaut for the duration of its third season. To reach the top spot, Shrinking dethroned Hijack, the thriller starring Idris Elba that’s roughly halfway through its sophomore season. The Morning Show is also still hanging around in the Apple TV top 10 a few weeks after going off the air.
Watch all episodes of Severance on Apple TV, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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February 17, 2022
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Apple TV
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Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman
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Anna Ouyang Moench, Wei-Ning Yu
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Kaley Cuoco has two words to say about the mom group drama that recently rocked Hollywood: “Just leave.”
The actress weighed in on the drama that broke out when Ashley Tisdale revealed via a shocking essay that she cut ties with her former mom group following a string of events that made her feel alienated.
Since Tisdale’s essay was published, some A-listers have come forward to give their opinion on the issue, including Dylan Efron, who voiced support for the actress.
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What Did Kaley Cuoco Say About Ashley Tisdale’s Mom Group Drama?
Kaley Cuoco made an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” on Thursday. During a segment, a fan asked Cuoco to give her candid opinion on Tisdale’s falling out with her mom friends, since she is also part of a mom group herself.
The “Big Bang Theory” actress shook her head and said, “I mean, if you don’t like being part of the group, just leave, baby,” she said, to which host Cohen agreed.
Explaining her point of view, Cuoco added, “I don’t think we have to talk about it,” to which Cohen quipped, “Like, write an essay about it.”
Concluding her speech, the 40-year-old stated, “Just leave, find a new group.” A fellow guest chimed in, “Find someone else,” and Cuoco agreed to that as well.
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Dylan Efron Called Ashley Tisdale ‘Sweet’ Amid Mom Group Drama
Weeks before Cuoco’s statements, Dylan Efron similarly weighed in on the drama. However, he seemed to lean towards defense for Tisdale.
During a previous interview with Andy Cohen, Efron made it clear that while he tries to be intentional about staying out of drama, he knows that Tisdale has a good personality.
“All I know is, Ashley, since I was a kid, she’s been so sweet to me,” he said, per The Blast.
He further noted that he couldn’t picture his long-time friend being the source of toxicity in the group and hoped for it all to be a “misunderstanding.”
However, Efron was quick to admit that he didn’t know the full details of the situation, so it may be more than a misunderstanding after all, before describing Tisdale as “so sweet.”
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‘RHOB’ Crystal Minkoff Could Somehow Relate To The Mom Group Drama
Another star who shared their thoughts on the situation is “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Crystal Minkoff, who could relate to Tisdale’s experience.
According to The Blast, she explained that she lost 14 friends when she went on the reality show and, as such, could relate to Tisdale’s feeling of being left out.
Minkoff acknowledged that she found the whole situation “interesting,” and when she reached out to a member of the group, they said, “It’s so ironic that we’re the toxic ones and she’s on her own.”
The reality star then truthfully admitted that she had mixed emotions about it all because while she could relate to Tisdale, she also couldn’t imagine Hilary Duff being a toxic person.
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Over her ten-year relationship with the actress, she got to know her as a “super sweet” person with no trace of meanness.
Notably, Duff, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor were reportedly part of the mom group Tisdale left behind.
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Ashley Tisdale Felt ‘Frozen’ Out Of Her Mom Group
While Minkoff’s falling out with her 14 friends was a result of her debut on “RHOB,” Tisdale’s experience seemed to be a result of subtle occurrences that piled up over time.
In her essay, Tisdale revealed that she was systematically being left out of group gatherings, which made her feel “frozen” out of everything. While she tried to brush it off at first, it eventually became clear to her that it was an intentional act from other members of the group. That was when she decided to leave.
The 40-year-old entertainer sent a text to her former friends explaining the reason for her exit and likening it to something that would happen in high school.
According to The Blast, a source confirmed that Tisdale has indeed been feeling disconnected from the group long before she took her exit. The source also revealed that the actress made the move because she didn’t want to support toxic behaviour from her friends.
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Tisdale Was Unsure If She Was ‘Cool Enough’ For Her Friends
Tisdale’s essay, which was published by The Cut, shed light on how she felt about leaving her friends behind.
She explained that in the past, she used to confide in the mom group and share her work and family life challenges with them.
However, over time, the tone in the group changed, and she began to question whether she was “cool enough” for them or not, as confirmed by The Blast.
Super Bowl Prostitution Arrests
Police See Major Uptick …
Keep It In Your Pants, Fellas!!!
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Anyone lucky enough to score a ticket to Super Bowl LV better not try their luck with sex workers while they’re partying and having fun, because you’ll probably get arrested!
That’s right, fellas … Josh Singleton, Commander of the Santa Clara County Human Trafficking Task Force, tells TMZ … his team of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers ain’t messin’ around when it comes to sex workers — and if you get caught messin’ around with them, you’re gonna wind up in handcuffs!
Singleton gives everyone fair warning … “Come have a good time at the Super Bowl. Don’t engage in commercial sex because we’re out in force and we’re enforcing the laws!”
But a whole boatload of people have already gotten in trouble with the law. Singleton tells us during Super Bowl week he’s seen an estimated 1.3 million visitors come to Northern California, where the Seattle Seahawks will battle the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday.
Due to the large influx of football fans, Singleton says his officers have arrested a high number of sex traffickers and pimps, who force underage girls and young women into online sex work and street prostitution.
Singleton says these scumbags sometimes force their prey into having sex 15 times a day while pocketing most of the proceeds. Plus, it can get pretty pricey for the Johns … Singleton says they can pay between $250 to $350 for a 30-minute sex session with a condom … but because the rates are so competitive over Super Bowl week, the prices can drop to as low as $60 a pop.
And get this … There’s also been a major uptick in arrests of Johns this week because of undercover operations, Singleton says. The commander expects the number of busts to climb even higher over Super Bowl weekend.
Piece of advice, guys … keep your d*** in your pants!!!
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The ubiquitous Bad Bunny will headline this year’s halftime show.
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