Lizzo has tried all she can to shake the feud rumors, and now she is facing it head-on!

The singer has once again corrected the notion that she spends her free time talking ill about her peers in the industry, especially when it comes to Taylor Swift.

Lizzo has definitely name-dropped the billionaire once or twice in the past, often declaring her admiration for the pop star and reiterating that she is not in a competition with the musician.

The day began with a post from an X user attempting to compare streaming numbers from some of their projects, stating: “The Life Of A Showgirl + MY FACE HURTS FROM SMILING — 4.005M. ICEMAN + MAID OF HONOUR + HABIBTI — 683k.”

Lizzo reacted to the post, asking for clarification on what the X subscriber meant, to which a fan responded that all that sh-t talking has finally caught up to her and impacted her record’s position on the chart. 

The musician quickly tackled the commenter, reiterating that she has never talked sh-t about Swift for any reason. Lizzo continued, “Also, while we’re on the subject, I’ve never talked sh-t about any artist. Just because I mention an artist by name does not mean I’m talking sh-t — grow tf up pls.”

Internet users did not waste time rushing down to Lizzo’s comment section with lots of opinions about her past behavior and new claims. According to them, Lizzo is getting those allegations now because she had indeed thrown shade at Swift at some point in the past.

This commenter declared: “YES YOU HAVE TALKED SH-T ABOUT TAYLOR STOP GASLIGHTING US ?? You literally sided with KANYE WEST in 2016, let’s not.”

Some X subscribers praised Lizzo for shutting down these reports, thereby laying unnecessary fan wars to rest for good. Others also praised her for always showing love to female artists instead of descending into mindless dramas.

“Please don’t respond to trolls on social media.  Get off social media and just do your job/art, be happy, and live your life.  Take a clue from some of the biggest artists that are your friends and acquaintances and how they handle SM,” this user stated.

Lizzo Publicly Shouted Out The ‘Shake It Off’ Singer In 2023

As shared by Seventeen, Lizzo got talking with a fan during one of her performances in Perth when she addressed a fan who held up the “I chose you over Taylor” sign. The singer responded by first thanking the fans for attending the show, joking that she would even get them tickets to attend a Swift show.

Lizzo continued that Swift is an amazing artist, and the fan should not have to choose between herself and the billionaire because she also adores her as an artist. Lizzo also extended a request to the fan holding the “I chose you over Taylor” sign if she could put her autograph on the sign.

Although the singer realized midway into her performance that Swift was not scheduled to sing at the venue, she reminded the audience that she “heart Tay Tay too,” stressing that there was no competition between them.

The ‘Juice’ Hitmaker Previously Called Herself A ‘Black Taylor Swift‘

In 2022, Bustle noted that Lizzo openly compared herself to the pop superstar during an interview about songwriting and relationships. While promoting her album “Special” on “The Breakfast Club,” the singer shared that her real-life experiences and romances inspire a lot of her songs. 

When asked whether the people she dates should expect to end up in her music, she jokingly replied that she is the “Black Taylor Swift,” admitting she writes candidly about her love life. Lizzo referred to her track “Break Up Twice” as an example, revealing her relationship inspired it with boyfriend Myke Wright during a period when they rekindled their romance. 

The singer recalled one of her protective friends threatening Wright at a barbecue if he hurt her again, a moment that later made its way into the track. The singer also humorously noted that she and Wright had only done a “soft launch” of their relationship online at the time, teasing that things would only become truly official once they appeared on a red carpet together.  

Like Swift, the musician emphasized that she often channels personal experiences into her songwriting while still keeping some details private. She also revealed that she wrote more than 170 songs for “Special,” hinting that many unreleased tracks could eventually end up on streaming platforms.

Fans Are Not The Only Ones Catching Words From Lizzo

A few days ago, the singer spoke about the rollout for her upcoming fifth studio album, “B-TCH,” claiming her label, Atlantic Records, has not properly promoted the project ahead of its release.

As reported by The Blast, Lizzo took to her TikTok to urge her fans to support the album and place their pre-order before it gets released in a few weeks.

Lizzo responded to a fan who asked why there had been little promo for her album, such as absent billboards and advertisements. According to the singer, the promotional plans have been decided upon during marketing meetings.

However, despite her signing off on the billboard campaigns and ads for the album rollout, work is yet to take off in that department, leaving the singer frustrated over the lack of support.

Some of the most celebrated shows tackle tough topics. The ability to take a complex issue and present it in an entertaining but informative way is a huge risk that can backfire if not handled correctly. However, some shows like Dopesick, Adolescence, and I May Destroy You have been praised not only for being great works of art but also for exploring nuanced topics with the complexity and care they need. Netflix has been at the forefront of such shows recently, but HBO has forever remained the home of difficult storytelling. Their latest show is another attempt to explore the effects of masculinity, abuse, and sexuality.

This limited series follows two half-brothers over a 30-year period as they develop a complicated yet unhealthy relationship. Their personalities could not be more different, which causes friction but also allows them to complement each other. Ruben (Richard Gadd) is the older, more popular, and masculine of the two, while Niall (Jamie Bell) is the more intelligent one. They both struggle with personal issues; for Ruben, it is blinding anger, while Niall’s is his sexuality. The show is deeply violent — physically, emotionally, and sexually. Viewers and critics alike have found it difficult to watch, even when it is excellently written and acted.

That show is Half Man, the six-episode drama created by, written by, and starring Richard Gadd of Baby Reindeer. Gadd rose to prominence for doing the same thing with Baby Reindeer, and the show was a breakout hit thanks to its honest exploration of obsession and sexual assault against men. Half Man circles the same themes but from a more intimate place between relatives in a relatively challenging time period. The final episode airs on Thursday, May 28, bringing to a close the story of Ruben and Niall. All lingering questions get answered, and the intensity justified.

Is ‘Half Man’ Worth Watching??

While the show has not achieved the critical acclaim Baby Reindeer enjoyed, critics have praised it for its ability to remain entertaining even when hard to watch. “Richard Gadd delivers a broodingly bleak sophomore effort that dares to plumb the depths of toxic masculinity and repression in a complex and unsettling tale that makes for unsettlingly good TV,” their verdict reads on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, accompanying a 77% score. Viewers are not that far away, giving it an 80%. Half Man also stars Mitchell Robertson (Young Niall), Stuart Campbell (Young Ruben), and Neve McIntosh (Lori).

Catch the series finale on Thursday or stream episodes on HBO Max in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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2026 has been a great year for sci-fi movies, with releases like Mercy, Project Hail Mary, and War Machine. These films have seen varying degrees of success, with Mercy underperforming at the box office but excelling on streaming. Meanwhile, Project Hail Mary has been a critical and box office hit and is expected to replicate this success when it eventually arrives on streaming. War Machine never had a theatrical release, but it has become Netflix’s top movie of 2026. But looking ahead at the rest of the year, there are still some strong contenders that have yet to have their moment. Among them is a thriller that promises an emotional but action-packed tale.

This dystopian sci-fi drama has assembled a powerful cast, and the story gives them a lot to work with. The film has been set for an August 28 release by 20th Century Pictures. It follows the main character, Hig, a young pilot who, together with a military survivor, Bangley, has carved out their own space in a violent world where humanity has ceased to be the bare minimum. However, when Hig intercepts a radio transmission, he leaves their secluded compound because, despite what this brutal world has shown him, he believes that out there somewhere, humanity still exists.

The film in question is The Dog Stars, directed by Ridley Scott (The Martian). Mark L. Smith adapted it from Peter Heller‘s book of the same name. The main cast includes recognized actors like Jacob Elordi (Frankenstein), Josh Brolin (Avengers: Endgame), Margaret Qualley (The Substance), Guy Pearce (Memento), Benedict Wong (Avengers: Endgame), and Allison Janney (I, Tonya). 20th Century has already released a trailer that sets the stage.

‘The Dog Stars’ Indicts Humanity Once Again in Emotionally Charged Trailer

The video above introduces Hig (Elordi), who has survived a world-ending event. So he knows the before and the after. He knows the joy of love and family, and the pain of losing it. Hig is forever optimistic, even when the world gives him no reason to be. Bangley (Brolin), on the other hand, doesn’t share the same optimism. He knows what humans are capable of, especially when pushed to their limits. Nothing pushes people more than the realization that the rules no longer exist and society has collapsed. But the world of “wake up, survive, rinse and repeat” doesn’t appeal to Hig. He knows there must be something more out there, and he’s willing to take a risk. So he puts his pilot skills to use and ventures out on a dangerous but potentially rewarding mission. And who knows, he might find love again.

The Dog Stars is in theaters on August 28. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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August 28, 2026

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Mark L. Smith, Peter Heller, Christopher Wilkinson

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Sometimes, all it takes is the first 10 minutes of a TV show to hook you immediately and confirm that this show is going to be a huge hit. Breaking Bad was like that, for example, as was its sequel series Better Call Saul. The latter cold opened with a black-and-white scene of Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) working behind the counter of a Cinnabon in Omaha, a direct reference to a comment he made in Breaking Bad that unknowingly, it seems, predicted his exact future.

Another great one is The Walking Dead, which shows Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) as sheriff walking through a parking lot when he comes across a disheveled little girl clutching a teddy bear. As he calls to her, and she turns, he realizes her face is completely deformed, and she’s groaning like a monster. Despite his clear reluctance, he shoots her dead. It’s scenes like these that draw you into a show, and HBO shows have some of the best.

‘The White Lotus’ (2021–Present)

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How could you not instantly know that The White Lotus was going to be a massive hit? The show opens with a sad young man in the airport traveling home alone. He chats with an older couple, who heard about a death at the resort where he was staying. This is juxtaposed by the flashback of excited families and individuals, this man included, arriving at the fancy resort in Maui. It builds intrigue right from the jump, because you realize this is a murder mystery that needs to be solved.

Within the first 10 minutes, you’re scanning everyone, analyzing every conversation to try and figure out both who is the killer and who is dead. The scene of the waving staff members, which has become a signature of the show through its first three seasons (and the fictional resort), really has you wondering how this wonderful-looking trip suddenly turned so horrible. The story, along with the familiar faces among the cast like Connie Britton, Murray Bartlett, Jake Lacy, and Sydney Sweeney, will have you dying to blaze through all six episodes in a single sitting.

‘The Penguin’ (2024)

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The Penguin might tell the backstory of one of the most iconic DC Comics villains, traveling back in time to when he was just the low-level mob wannabe known as Oswald “Oz” Cobb (Colin Farrell). But it feels more like a gangster show/movie than it does a superhero one, and you pick up on this right from the jump. It begins with an ominous scene, news reports about an explosion as Oz looks out the window at the devastation. But it’s just his outline in the dark.

Those who watched The Batman know it’s Colin Farrell in heavy make-up behind the long coat, but it’s only when the camera pans around to his face that you get chills. In his first scenes that follow, you can’t help but wonder what shenanigans Oz is going to be up to. When he confronts the late mob boss’ son Alberto Falcone (Michael Zegen), at first in a friendly way, you think maybe he isn’t so bad. But the events that occur from there are the beginnings of proof that Oz is not someone to be underestimated. That sets up the entire show from there.

‘True Detective’ (2014–Present)

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Widely considered to be the best season of the anthology series so far, or at least among the best, True Detective Season 1 provided a good indication of what the show was all about as immediately as in the moments following the intriguing opening credits. It’s a dark, creepy night scene as a body is being taken into the forest. A fire breaks out, and it’s clear something very bad is happening. This is the case that will come back to haunt the two leads decades later.

The scene in the perfect from start to finish detective show fades to black and officer Marty Hart (Woody Harrelson) is giving his statement about his partner, which instantly has you wondering who his partner is, why Marty is being questioned about him, and what it has to do with that opening scene. It flips to former partner Rusty Cohle (Matthew McConaughey), whose life has clearly gone a very different way. As they both begin to recall the case of Dora Lange, a woman who was murdered in 1995, the scene takes viewers back. Seeing the younger, baby-faced versions of these two characters will have you itching to know not only what happened in this case, but also what happened between them.

‘Game of Thrones’ (2011–2019)

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Game of Thrones begins with men of the Night Watch being attacked by White Walkers in a snowy scene. It’s clear based on the fantastic directing of this scene along with the setting and cinematography that this show is going to be brilliant. The intensity, costumes, and makeup will also blow you away.

When the scene switches to men on horseback riding on a luscious, green hill, you get the idea that Game of Thrones spares no budget, and it is going to be like a Hollywood movie told across multiple seasons. Once the scene flips to the Starks, you’ll instantly want to learn more about this family who will very likely play a pivotal role (those who read the books know they will). For anyone who has read the George R. R. Martin novels on which the show is based, the picture painted looks like pages from the book come to life instantly.

‘The Last of Us’ (2023–Present)

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Who doesn’t love a good flashback? The Last of Us really sets the stage by flashing back to a news program in 1968 when a scientist basically predicts exactly what happens with the viral pandemic decades later, including fungus mutating to the point that it becomes uncontrollable and can’t be stopped. In the beginning, the show’s host and the audience are smiling and laughing at the absurdity. But as his explanation begins to sound more and more real, it seems like they are all quietly panicking inside. Viewers at home know very well what is coming in this adventure video game masterpiece, which makes this scene even more impactful.

The story flips to 2003, and we see Joel (Pedro Pascal) and his daughter Sarah (Nico Parker) going about their day in what is very clearly just before the virus begins to spread in a big way. Seeing the interactions and picking up on subtle clues, you can’t wait for the other shoe to drop, but also appreciate the slow burn. It sets the stage for the pre-surly Joel, a glimpse into who he was before the loss of his daughter. The first few minutes also introduce Joel’s brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), who, as fans know, becomes pivotal to the plot going forward.

‘Succession’ (2018–2023)

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The opening scene of Succession is the most vulnerable Logan Roy (Brian Cox) is throughout the entire series, but it’s important to set up the premise and why it’s so important. He awakens in the night, unaware of where he is. He walks into a room, pulls down his pants, and urinates. When the lights go on, he’s in the hallway and has relieved himself on the floor. Cut to his goofy son Kendall (Jeremy Strong) in a suit rapping to music with headphones on while in the backseat of a limo.

You instantly understand that Succession is going to follow an elderly media head in desperate need of passing the torch to someone else. But if Kendall is any indication, his grown kids clearly aren’t ready to lead. Kendall, who seems to be first in line, is desperate for respect but isn’t getting any. He’s the only Roy sibling introduced in the first 10 minutes, along with COO Frank (Peter Friedman), the obvious buffer between family and business. You can tell it’s going to be a wild ride the second Kendall and Logan are in the same room together. The circus it becomes hasn’t even begun, but you just know that when the other kids come along, it’s going to be explosive. The setup is perfectly subtle while getting the point across.

‘The Newsroom’ (2012–2014)

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The Newsroom has one of the cleverest, perfectly delivered opening scenes that sets the stage for the lead character, the show’s political slant, and the overall tone. It’s a Q&A session at a university and news anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels) is innocently asked by a young student what makes America the greatest country in the world. He delivers a long monologue basically saying America is not the greatest country in the world and here’s why. Of course, it goes viral.

The idea that this drama is going to follow an already very outspoken and cynical man through a rocky situation will perk your ears up. He returns to work a month later to learn that most of his staff is gone, and his new producer happens to be his ex-girlfriend. When Will learns she has been brought on to improve the network, he doesn’t take too kindly to both the change and the awkwardness of answering to his ex. The Newsroom went on to be one of the best political shows of the decade.

‘Westworld’ (2016–2022)

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A woman is naked, sitting in a chair and being questioned by a man. He seems to be controlling her. She is staring into space as a fly crawls along her face, even onto her eyeball. But she doesn’t instinctively swat it away as most humans would do. It’s evident that this woman isn’t actually human. But what is she? When the scene in Westworld switches to the woman in bed in a lovely home, looking out into the town and discussing the order and purpose of her days, everything seems fine, like it exists in another time.

Once she meets a young man in a cowboy hat, it’s like an old Western movie. The situation turns bleak quickly, however, and you get the sense that this is just the beginning of many horrors to come. There’s no way you can stop watching now, especially when the Man in Black (Ed Harris) shows up, hinting that this show could have been the next Lost. Those who read the books know what Westworld is about, seeing it come to life in such a convincing way will have you hooked.

‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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One of the best miniseries on HBO, Chernobyl tells the story of the catastrophic nuclear plant disaster of 1986 that occurred in the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, Soviet Union back in the ’80s. It begins with the voiceover of a man talking about truth, stories, and the importance of knowing not who the heroes are but who is to blame. You know something very bad has happened that this person is recollecting. Since it’s based on a true story, you also understand the gravity of it.

When you see the clearly broken up man recording his testimony on several mini cassette tapes then wrapping them in paper, you know this isn’t going to end well. And it doesn’t. The horrifying nature of this subtle yet powerful scene leaves it virtually impossible for you not to want to keep going to learn more about who this man is, and what his involvement was in everything that happened.

‘The Sopranos’ (1999–2007)

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Today, The Sopranos is mostly remembered for its ambiguous finale that had everyone talking. And of course, the fantastic stories and moments throughout the show’s six seasons. But it’s easy to forget how the beginning of this crime drama instantly set the stage and had fans sold on watching. It begins with Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) in the waiting room of his psychiatrist, Dr. Jennifer Melfi’s (Lorraine Bracco) office. He sits down for his first-ever session. These sessions, of course, would become integral to the show as Tony gets help dealing with panic attacks.

Tony has a violent job as a mob boss but also struggles to balance this with being a family man. It’s an awkward conversation as Tony seems disinterested in sharing, forced to see her by his family doctor. But Jennifer is intrigued. As Tony begins to tell his story, she seems to imply that she’s willing to keep his secrets. It almost feels like you’re watching a gangster movie like Goodfellas. Tony is someone you need to get to know, and his dynamic with Jennifer is instantly interesting, providing a nice reprieve from the action that you suspect is coming as the plot unfolds.

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1999 – 2007

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Off Campus star Mika Abdalla had an epic dance party with the one-and-only Jennifer Lopez after her viral replica costume.

“It’s a new Jeneration of party people…🎶,” Lopez, 56, wrote via Instagram on Friday, May 22, alongside footage of Abdalla, 26, outside a dance studio.

“I don’t know her personally, but I’m pretty sure that’s J. Lo,” Abdall lip-synched Khobe Clarke’s line from Off Campus.

As the cameras cut to Lopez herself, she mouthed Abdalla’s onscreen excitement that “On the Floor” had started playing. The two women subsequently hugged before dancing together.

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Abdalla plays Allie Hayes in Prime Video’s Off Campus, a collegiate hockey romance adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling novels. In one episode, Allie and then-boyfriend Sean (Riley Davis) attended a theme party as Lopez and Ben Affleck.

For Abdalla, that meant rocking a replica of the Hustlers actress’ navel-baring Versace gown that made a statement at the 2000 Grammy Awards.

“It was unbelievable. I had, like, four fittings. They built that [dress] from scratch,” Abdalla exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of the series’ premiere this month. “I had several fittings where they were just, like, draping these fabrics over me, and different brooches and different whatever. I had so much body makeup on. It was unbelievable.”

She continued, “I was seriously, seriously taped into that dress like all day, and I’m dancing around and moving around at the end of the day, I just had, like, a layer of skin [come] off my body. It was so worth it because it looks so cool. The dress looks so good and so cool, and it was so much fun.”

According to Abdalla, she spent an entire dat on set “dancing around in this unbelievable custom-made” replica of Lopez’s iconic dress.

The scene ultimately earned Lopez’s approval.

“Love this shooooww,” Lopez tweeted on May 18, alongside footage of Allie’s J. Lo dance.

The “On the Floor” dance also introduced Allie to her eventual love interest, Dean Heyward-Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn).

“I’m just really looking forward to digging deeper into who Allie and Dean are,” Abdalla told Us of her hopes for future Off Campus seasons. “They both, kind of, have these fronts, these personas that are hard to kind of crack through. They are kind of stereotypes of themselves. But in the books, as we know, there’s so much beneath the surface of Dean, and there’s so much beneath the surface of Allie.”

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She added, “When it is time for our season, I’m excited to dig emotionally into that a little bit more, because, you know, we see Allie and Dean as their exteriors a lot in season 1. While that is fun, and they are super fun characters to play, I think as actors, selfishly, both of us are really excited to, kind of, like, get psychological.”

Off Campus has already been renewed for a second season, though it is known whether Dean or his hockey teammates Logan (Antonio Cipriano) or Tucker (Jalen Thomas Brooks) will take the lead next after Garrett (Belmont Cameli) in season 1.

Off Campus season 1 is now streaming on Prime Video.

Donald Trump Jr. and his fiancée, Bettina Anderson, are officially married after tying the knot in a lavish, private wedding in the Bahamas.

“Forever yours Forever mine,” Anderson wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, May 23, confirming the pair said “I do.” The socialite shared a professional black and white photo showing just the newlywed’s hands and their wedding rings

Trump Jr. and Anderson were first romantically linked in late 2024. That December, a source clarified to Us Weekly that the couple started dating after his split from fiancé Kimberly Guilfoyle. (Trump Jr. and Guilfoyle announced their engagement in January 2022, one year after he proposed, and similarly opted to keep their breakup quiet for months.)

According to the insider, Trump Jr. was the one who called it quits with Guilfoyle.

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“The breakup was amicable and so is their relationship today,” the source told Us at the time. “They just had different goals.”

As for his then-new romance with Anderson, the insider said, “He likes her a lot and has a lot of respect for her,” adding that Trump Jr. was “smitten” with the socialite and thought she was “very smart.”

Later that month, a second source revealed why Trump Jr.’s connection with Anderson was “different” than his previous partnership.

“When it comes to his relationship with Bettina it’s just about them,” the insider told Us in December 2024. “He wants a partner. She doesn’t need anything from him and just wants to be with him.”

In July 2025, a source revealed just how serious Trump Jr. and Anderson’s relationship had become.

“She would love to have kids one day and sees what a good father he is,” the insider told Us at the time. “She 100 percent would say yes if he asked her to marry him and his friends think that will happen sooner than later.”

Five months later, Trump Jr. and Anderson announced their engagement during a December 2025 event at the White House. In a social media video, he thanked her “for that one word — yes” as the pair addressed holiday party attendees.

“She said ‘yes,’ so that’s a big win for the end of the year,” Trump Jr. said.

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Anderson then added, “It’s really been the most unforgettable weekend of my life, and I get to marry the love of my life. I feel just like the luckiest girl in the world.”

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Later that month, a source told Us the couple’s preparations for their nuptials were already underway.

“Bettina is so happy she’s engaged to Don, and they’re already starting to plan the wedding,” the insider shared. “She has wanted this from day one and knew he was her person. She loves how he has made her part of his kids’ lives and is such a good dad.”

This is the second marriage for Trump Jr. after he previously tied the knot with Vanessa Trump in 2005. The exes, who divorced in 2018, share five children: daughter Kai, sons Donny, Tristan and Spencer and daughter Chloe. After her relationship with Trump Jr. ended, Vanessa began dating Tiger Woods.

Off Campus ended its first season with a serious twist — and now the actor involved is breaking their silence on the major book change.

During season 1, which premiered in May, Allie (Mika Abdalla) formed a connection with a mystery man who she then hooked up with amid a casual relationship with Dean (Stephen Kalyn).

The final scene of the season showed Dean getting into an argument with the guy — previously referred to as Carter — who turned out to be Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans) but no further details were revealed. There appeared to be a hint that Dean’s issues were connected to his sister, Summer, dating Hunter in the past.

“I went in for Carter St. James V, and I knew he was wealthy,” Evans told Swooon about how much he knew about the role before booking it. “I knew a little bit [that] he played for a rival team, things like that, just vague details. But no, I only found out after I got the job who he actually was.”

Fans of Elle Kennedy‘s book series are familiar with the character, who was Dean’s teammate in The Score and they were on good terms. Hunter then became the focus of his own book — The Play — while Summer was featured prominently in The Chase.

“What I know is that Yana Grebenyuk Louisa [Levy] has a pretty stellar layout for season 2 that she’s ready to shoot, and it’s all about Dean,” Evans teased. “It’s all about Dean’s world and Dean’s history, and everyone close to him, and not so close to him, and I’m very excited for people to see that story.”

Evans didn’t rule out meeting Summer — and exploring her past with Hunter.

“I think anything’s possible. I think the way that we’re doing this show, Louisa has very cleverly set up these characters to be malleable and to react to their environments,” he added. “There’s a lot of topical, beautiful story shifts that she’s made that translate incredibly well on-screen, and that she’s going to continue to make.”

He continued “I mean, she really knows everything about the future of this story and how she wants it to be told, and I’m so grateful to be a part of that because it is comprehensive. I’ve been in those rooms and seen the boards, and they have the books out, and they’re pulling pages, and it’s really impressive.”

According to Evans, it was always the plan to shake things up with Hunter.

“This was always the setup for Season 2. We knew the plan when we started, and that was where we went,” he shared. “I think we were pretty clear about that from the beginning. We wanted a big climactic ending. We wanted everyone in the same place. I mean, Louisa plans this stuff well in advance. She’s got the next five books down, ready to go.”

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Evans expressed excitement at where the show goes from here, saying, “All that stuff with Allie, that vulnerability and that trauma, honestly, because he does have a bit of a sad history and letting those walls break down a bit.”

He concluded: “Seeing him just drop the BS and get into a place of realness, just kind of shedding all of these structural walls that he’s built up because of his family and what’s expected of him, and all of that stuff, and just kind of finding who he is.”

Off Campus is currently streaming on Prime Video.

Spencer Pratt released a fiery response to questions over his political loyalties ahead of the Los Angeles mayoral election primary.

“Everyone is trying to claim me for their tribe. There’s no R next to my name, there’s no D next to my name,” Pratt, 42, insisted via X on Saturday, May 23. “I’m not part of a political party, because I hate politicians. I’m just Spencer, husband to Heidi [Montag], father to Ryker and Gunner, and I’m a pissed off Angeleno who loves my city and is fed up with what corrupt politicians have done to her.”

Pratt has been registered as a Republican since 2020 but is technically running for Los Angeles mayor as an independent community advocate.

Earlier this month, Pratt was asked by CNN’s Elex Michaelson why he has aligned with the GOP in recent years.

“When I was a hated reality star, I got so many death threats. I had so much security and police and what did they tell me to do? Get a gun,” he answered. “L.A. was dangerous so I got a gun. My wife needed a gun.”

Pratt explained that he needed a Concealed Carry Weapon license to own a gun and that “the only people that supported [those licenses] was the Republicans.”

“That was what I aligned with. My safety, my family’s personal safety,” he insisted. “I know people don’t like guns but when people are threatening your life and your own security tells you you need to have home protection. … Once you feel fear and it’s real, you want to protect your family.”

His two primary mayoral election opponents — L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilwoman Nithya Raman — have repeatedly described Pratt as a “MAGA Republican” in campaign attack ads.

President Donald Trump also counted Pratt among his supporters during a recent press conference at the White House.

“I’d like to see him do well. He’s a character,” Trump, 79, told reporters on May 20. “I assume he probably supports me.”

The president added, “I heard he’s a big MAGA person. He’s doing well.”

Related: Spencer Pratt Claps Back at L.A. Mayoral Race Opponent Over Divisive Ad

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Spencer Pratt has fired back at criticism of a new attack ad in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign. On Wednesday, April 29, the former Hills star released a campaign ad filmed outside the homes of two of his opponents in the upcoming mayoral primary: current Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman. […]

Pratt has received public backing from numerous notable celebrities, including Meghan McCain, Erika Kirk, Kristin Cavallari and Jax Taylor, among others. He has also faced criticism for his inexperience in the political arena, with The Price Is Right host Drew Carey recently suggesting Pratt is not qualified for office.

“Anyone who votes for, or endorses Spencer Prattfall for Mayor of LA needs to get their head out of their ass,” Carey, 68, wrote via Threads on Friday, May 22. “I understand being angry/unsatisfied, but at least get behind someone competent and not some serial scammer without a soul or moral compass.”

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The game show host added, “F*** this guy already.”

Per Newsweek’s election tracker, Pratt still trails Bass, 72, in most recent polls leading up to the mayoral primary.

A primary election will be held in Los Angeles on June 2. If no single candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two — regardless of political party — will advance to a runoff election on November 3.