An Indiana man was arrested for arson after he cut off his genitals and set them on fire. According to FOX59 News, the man originally told the police that he had been stabbed while in downtown Fort Wayne. However, he later admitted to “cutting off his p*nis” and setting it on fire in May.

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Indian Man Allegedly Sets Genitals Ablaze After Cutting Them Off

The Fort Wayne Fire Department reportedly arrived at a home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on May 6 while responding to a garage fire. The property owners were allegedly awakened by a neighbor warning them about the flames.

The family later discovered that one family member, Christopher Peden, was missing. When he was located by officers from the Fort Wayne Police Department, he claimed that he had been stabbed downtown, according to WPTA.

Peden later said he wanted to be honest and admitted he cut off his genitals with a kitchen knife. He revealed that he poured gasoline on his p*nis after cutting it off and “set it on fire on the floor of the garage just inside the door.”

Christopher Peden Was Arrested For Arson

Peden was arrested for arson after being treated at a local hospital. He admitted to FWPD police officers that he cut off his genitals at approximately 2:00 a.m. before starting the fire.

The Indiana man added that he then walked away to find the authorities. The home where the fire was started reportedly belongs to Peden’s mother.

Peden was charged with one count of arson and could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted.

Peden Was Charged With Felony Arson

Peden was arrested and charged with Level 4 felony arson.

The evidence collected by the authorities reportedly included four BIC lighters and a red gas container.

The FWPD also located a kitchen knife inside the garage after the fire was put out. There is no word on where Peden’s genitals are currently.

According to TMZ, Peden was released on $10,00 bail. However, Peden is not allowed to leave Indiana as he awaits trial.

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The NYPD is being praised for rescuing a woman from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, July 8. The woman was reportedly suffering from a crisis, and NYPD officers begged her not to jump. Dramatic footage of the rescue, showing an officer pulling her to safety, has since gone viral.

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NYPD Rescues Woman From The Brooklyn Bridge 

According to the NYPD, an emergency crew responded to reports of a woman in distress just after 7:30 p.m.

Body-cam footage captured a woman sitting on the bridge ledge. The footage may be disturbing for some viewers.

As an NYPD officer suspended by a cable approached the woman on the bridge, he spoke to her, offering help.

“My name is Chris. What’s your name?” he said to the woman. “What’s happening today? I just want to talk. I want to help you. That’s why I’m up here right now. I genuinely care. I do.”

The officer also begged the woman not to jump off the bridge and to accept his help.

”It’s a permanent solution to a temporary problem,” he added. “It really is. I don’t know what you’re going through, but I want to understand. We have services we can get you to. The strongest thing you can do right now is accept help. I promise you, that’s the strongest thing you can do.”

NYPD Officer Talked To The Woman For One Hour Before the Rescue

The officer reportedly talked to the woman for almost an hour before the rescue as he waited for a moment to pull her away from the ledge.

“NYPD ESU officers climbed onto the Brooklyn Bridge to reach a woman in crisis who was threatening to jump,” read a statement from Police 1. “For nearly an hour, they stayed with her, spoke with her, and waited for the moment they could safely pull her back from the edge.”

After it got dark, several rescuers made their way to the woman as she clutched onto the bridge with one arm. It appeared as though she was about to let go just as they reached her, and one officer quickly wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her in.

”Don’t do it,” he exclaimed. “Don’t do it, please. I got you. You’re OK. Everything’s going to be OK. You’re not in trouble.”

Text over the body cam footage read, “After nearly an hour of conversation, officers were able to take the person off the bridge.”

Reactions To The Terrifying Video Reminded Folks To Be Kind

After the dramatic footage was shared on TSR‘s Instagram page, people reacted with reminders that being kind is free.

Musician Icemikeloveasia wrote, “u neva know what somebody going thru… so just be KIND. It don’t cost NUN.”

@nene_thecreativecapricorn noted, “People are on the edge literally! God we need you🙏🏽.”

user @ms.altree17 added, “Its so many people in the world struggling mentally..Keep us all covered under your grace and mercy God for this world is only temporary. Praying for everyone…”

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The last few years have been a roller-coaster for Stephen King fans, who have been treated to both beloved and underwhelming adaptations. One of the first retellings of King’s novels that immediately comes to mind is The Running Man, which also served as a remake of the popular 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action film of the same name. Despite the combined star power of Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, and Colman Domingo, The Running Man bombed at the box office before going on to dominate Paramount Plus. However, 2025 did bring on a beloved King adaptation with IT: Welcome to Derry, the HBO Max prequel series that earned solid scores of 80% from critics and 82% from audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. The first season was so well-received that HBO had no choice but to greenlight another season.

Fans who weren’t happy with the latest Stephen King adaptation usually don’t have to wait long for the next one, and the acclaimed author has officially set a new horror series coming to streaming before the end of this year. Mike Flanagan is adapting King’s Carrie, and while it has not yet received an official release date, it has been confirmed that the show will arrive before the end of this year, with several cast members hinting at October. It will be the first Stephen King original series to stream on Prime Video since Haven, the five-season horror show loosely based on King’s novel, The Colorado Kid. Flanagan has experienced adapting King’s novels, too — just last year he teamed up with Tom Hiddleston for The Life of Chuck, and back in 2019 he guided Rebecca Ferguson to one of her more underrated performances in Doctor Sleep, which is a Shining sequel.

Who Stars in ‘Carrie’?

The two biggest, eye-popping names that stand out on the Carrie call sheet are Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder. Lillard is a horror icon best known for his work in the Scream franchise, and Midthunder broke out a few years ago with her blockbuster performance in Prey. Heather Graham and Katee Sackhoff will also have key roles in Carrie. An official synopsis for the Carrie novel, which was published in 1974, reads as follows:

“Carrie White is a shy, bullied teenager tormented by classmates and controlled by her fanatically religious mother. When a cruel prank at her senior prom pushes her past the breaking point, Carrie unleashes a terrifying telekinetic power she can no longer control. What begins as an act of humiliation ignites a night of catastrophic, unstoppable revenge.”

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Carrie, which is coming to Prime Video before the close of 2026.

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Whew! Tyler Perry is showing up for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells’ family as they search for answers following his tragic death. The mogul quietly rallied behind the Wells family in a meaningful way, according to reports. And, the support comes as questions continue to surround the Mississippi teen’s disappearance and death following a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island. His mother also shares their final moments together before his tragic passing.

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Tyler Perry Covers Nolan Xavier Wells’ Funeral Costs

According to Ben Crump, Tyler Perry covered the full cost of Wells’ funeral, offering financial support as the family navigates an unimaginable loss. During a Friday press conference, Crump publicly thanked Perry for stepping in, saying the filmmaker made sure the family didn’t have to carry the burden of funeral expenses while they continue seeking answers. Perry has not publicly commented on the situation, but the gesture has drawn attention as the Wells family pushes for transparency in the investigation surrounding the 18-year-old’s death.

Nolan Xavier Wells’ Family Pushes For Answers After Tragedy

Crump also shared that the family requested an independent autopsy because they do not have confidence in the official investigation being conducted by Mississippi authorities. While Colin Kaepernick helped pay for the independent autopsy, Crump emphasized Perry’s role in helping the family through one of the most difficult moments by covering the funeral costs. Xavier Nolan Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July boating trip to Horn Island after traveling there with a group of friends from a private dock in Ocean Springs.

Mom Shares Last Words From Nolan Wells

As Xavier Nolan Wells’ family continues searching for answers, his mother, Christine Wonsley, is holding onto the final moments they shared. Speaking during Friday’s press conference, Wonsley revealed that before leaving to spend the night with one of the friends who later joined him on the Fourth of July boating trip, Nolan made her dinner and told her, “Hey mom, I’m about to go, love you,” before giving her a hug and kiss. Authorities recovered the 18-year-old’s body from the waters near Horn Island just days later. His family continues to mourn while seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding his death.

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Mikayla Matthews isn’t backing down from Taylor Frankie Paul ahead of season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” In a new social media post, Matthews, 26, replied to Paul’s earlier post, in which she seemed to hint that she was the sole reason her co-stars had been rewarded with additional opportunities, such as “Dancing with the Stars” and Broadway shows. Matthews claimed that Paul’s need to remind people she’s the star of the popular Hulu series stems more from her insecurities than anything else.

Matthews rushed to Instagram on Thursday, July 9, to share her thoughts on Paul’s recent post, which seemed to call out her co-stars.

“It’s honestly crazy that we’re even arguing about who created what or who’s more relevant. This show was pitched to us, by the way (me, Mayci, Whitney, and Taylor, about stay-at-home moms providing for their families and, of course, ‘MomTok,’ which we all know was started by Miranda, Camille, AND Taylor,” Matthews wrote.

According to the mother of four, “SLOMW” was pitched to them because of Paul’s swinging scandal, and she said that they’ve all been offered amazing opportunities as a result. However, she said that each cast member has worked hard to secure their own since the show’s start.

Matthews Hints That Taylor Frankie Paul May Be Obsessed With Being In Control More Than Anything Else

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Over the last several months, Paul has been in explosive back-and-forth feuds with her co-stars. It all began when Hulu shut down production on season 5 of “SLOMW” due to Paul’s domestic violence cases with her ex, Dakota Mortensen.

During those fights, Paul has also shared her feelings about her castmates, implying that they were jealous of her success. She’s also claimed to air out their dirty laundry—something Matthews doesn’t appreciate.

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“Constantly reposting things and repeatedly pushing the narrative of, ‘I’m the reason you have this, you only got it cause I turned it down, I’m a star and you’re not as interesting. Don’t forget it,’ seems like weaponizing and manipulating your following to keep yourself in that power position to intimidate the people around you over and over,” she wrote.

Matthews’ post was a direct response to Paul’s recent post calling out her co-stars. On Wednesday, July 8, Whitney Leavitt shared a video of the current “SLOMW” cast members, Miranda Hope, Jessi Draper, Jen Affleck, Mayci Neely, Layla Taylor, and Matthews, celebrating the end of filming season 5.

“We’re surviving,” the video said, which many believe to be a play on the show’s tagline, “Will MomTok survive this?”

Paul clapped back, “Looks like thriving to me, I’ll show you surviving.” She then shared an Instagram reel of herself dancing to Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” and included screenshots of messages she’s received about taking part in major opportunities, such as “DWTS” and writing a book.

Matthews And Paul Clashed Earlier This Year

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Matthew’s latest post comes months after the pair clashed over social media comments earlier this year. According to a previous report from The Blast, Paul took issue with Matthews saying she wanted to be “as removed as possible” from her and Mortensen during the height of their legal woes.

“I STILL have ‘friends’ kicking me while I’m already down and calling it ‘setting a boundary’ and then BLAMES ME for being upset and responding. That’s called shaming and attack while I had a moment to breathe and she knew that,” Paul replied. “What a snake friend just did to me in the public eye after everything she just witnessed…the lack of empathy and silence was loud enough.”

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In June 2026, Matthews spoke with reporters about where she stood with Paul, revealing they were in a “good” place. While Matthews revealed there was still more she wanted to say, she said she felt she shared the most important messages at the time.

“This is what I need to do to protect myself and my relationships and my mental health,” she said.

Paul Will Be Featured In Season 5 Of ‘SLOMW,’ But Not How People May Expect

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Season 5 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” will return to Hulu later this year; however, a source told PEOPLE that it’s likely Paul won’t be featured as much as the other women. During the height of her legal woes, a majority of the cast refused to film with her, causing a major production roadblock.

Paul will reportedly appear in the first half of the season’s episodes, but she will not film confessionals for the upcoming season. She will also be included in the season’s opener, but it’s very likely that she’ll shoot her segment separately from the other women.

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Raven-Symoné has the internet on fire after confirming ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.’ The actress teased fans that she was working on ‘Cheetah Girls 4’ with an Instagram video as she confirmed the news.

Symoné will return as Galleria, and the film is set to begin production later in July, according to Variety.

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Raven-Symoné Confirms ‘Cheetah Girls 4’

Simone confirmed ‘Cheetah Girls 4’ with an Instagram video, and she was walking to the song from the franchise’s second movie, ‘Strut.’

The post was captioned, “🐆 It’s happening, and it’s CHEETAHLISHIOUS!”

In addition to the caption, text over the video read, “POV: strutting to the set of The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.”

Adrienne Bailon will also return for ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ as Chanel. Sabrina Bryan, Lynn Whitfield, and Lori Alter will also return. Kiely Williams is not currently set to appear in the film.

The film will feature Galleria and Chanel as they travel to Africa with Galleria’s daughter and three of her friends. The group volunteers at a wildlife sanctuary, and the teenagers reportedly “discover the true Cheetah spirit” along the way.

Fans Express Excitement As ‘Cheetah Girls 4’ Is Green-Lit

Roomies reacted on the TSR Teens‘ Instagram page to the news.

User @giftedhands_krystal  replied, “I can’t wait to go to the movies in my cheetah girls outfits BOBO.”

@thialynnn added, “okay ill rewatch them Imaoooo.”

User @thereinaaa wrote, “@brittney.sheree ITS HAPPENING SISTAAA!! We definitely gotta dress like them lol,” and “Oh yeah I’m here for it I still watch cheetah girl til this day.”

@bleuhunnidss added, “if we don’t have the original cheetah girls keep it in the production studio thanks 🐆💋.”

@khiasimone simply replied, “LETS GOOOO.”

User @_._chanti added , “little girl me is screaming🥹🥹.”

@llmousey4ever replied, “I’m here for it 😍😍😍😍😍 it’s cheetah-liciousss ❤️.”

@ added, “briannablackwood12, “Wow! I thought it was a joke when it was announced.😭 I’m so excited.😍😍❤️.”

Cast Announced For ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’

Leah Sava’ Jeffries will play Galleria’s daughter, Faith, in ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.’

Faith’s friends include Carmen Sanchez as Dior, Kaileen Chang as Ruby, and Sophie Lennon as Brooklyn. Kamogelo Ramashala and Sophia Bush are also joining the cast.

Symoné is executive producing the film along with executive producer Debra Martin Chase.  The film will be directed by Bille Woodruff, and Bailon is a co-producer.

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I’ve never been a fan of the whole Airbnb thing. If I’m throwing down my hard-earned cash to go on vacation, I don’t want to be up-charged by some overbearing property owner because they didn’t like how I touched the thermostat. I’ve also heard a bunch of horror stories from my friends about how they thought they were being recorded with a hidden camera while trying to have an unforgettable weekend. The Rental takes the idea of an overbearing property owner and makes it so believable that you’ll probably start booking hotel rooms again instead of looking for a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere.

Next Time, Just Book A Hotel

The Rental starts out like your typical “cabin in the woods” kind of horror flick but attempts to offer so much more because its tension doesn’t just come from some unknown outside source of terror but also the pair of couples (and their dog) who party just a little too hard during their stay.

When husband and wife, Charlie (Dan Stevens) and Michelle (Alison Brie), decide to bring Charlie’s brother, Josh (Jeremy Allen White), and his girlfriend, Mina (Sheila Vand), along for a weekend getaway, they’re immediately rubbed the wrong way by Taylor (Toby Huss), the property owner.

Taylor is one of those suspicious property owners who show up at inopportune moments, suggesting he’s keeping a close eye on his tenants during their weekend stay. Mina has reason to believe that Taylor will be an unwelcome presence because he enters the rental property to deliver a telescope so they can look at the stars while the group isn’t present.

Getaway Turned Nightmare

After partying while indulging in a healthy amount of recreational drugs, Charlie and Mina have a romantic rendezvous in the shower, which they immediately regret. The next morning, after swearing they’ll never engage in such an unfaithful activity again, we learn what’s truly at stake in The Rental. Mina discovers that there are cameras hidden in the shower heads, and Charlie decides that it’s best if they find and destroy the footage before Michelle and Josh find out.

Josh, on the other hand, is distracted because his dog, Reggie, goes missing on the second day. Josh, who is so hotheaded that he was once in prison for his violent tendencies, plans to confront Taylor because the rental property has a strict no pet policy, and he suspects foul play. Mina also has her own plans to confront Taylor about the cameras, which results in a violent altercation between Taylor and Josh, who is unaware of Mina’s one-night stand with Charlie.

A Must-Watch For Fans Of The Bear

The Rental is an effective horror thriller that will make you think twice about whether booking a place with a hot tub for a weekend getaway is a good idea. If you’re a fan of The Bear, you’ll appreciate Jeremy Allen White’s ability to convincingly portray a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown when tensions run high. Though he later masters the craft of epically melting down in the award-winning FX on Hulu series, his innate ability to convey such raw emotions at the drop of a hat is evident in this film.

But still, The Rental is a film that somehow doesn’t feel whole when you sum up all of the parts that should, in theory, make this an excellent film. While there is a considerable amount of tension throughout its tight 88-minute runtime, I felt like writer and director Dave Franco had the intention of starting a new franchise without first seeing if his directorial debut was a suitable proof of concept in the first place. Given how open-ended the film’s conclusion is, I smell a sequel in the works, but nothing has been officially announced as of yet.

That is to say, if The Rental turns out to be a stand-alone film, you may find yourself wishing there was a little more to it than what it ultimately offers.

Despite its shortcomings, The Rental is well-acted and has great production values. It’s just not enough to make it the memorable film that I wanted it to be. If a potential sequel picks up where it left off, I may have to reassess my feelings, but for now, I’m left wondering how much better this movie could have been if it fully explored its setting and characters.

As of this writing, The Rental is streaming on Hulu.