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Summer House Reunion Ends With More West, Amanda Bombshells
The three-part Summer House reunion has officially come to an end — so where does West Wilson and Amanda Batula’s romance stand?
“We are not using the word ‘love’ right now,” West, 31, revealed on the Tuesday, June 9, episode of the Bravo series after Andy Cohen asked both him and Amanda, 34, whether they are “in love” at this point.
“It’s been two months, three months,” West added, to which Amanda chimed in, “It’s so early.”
West claimed, “I’m very much committed to this relationship.”
Amanda, meanwhile, admitted that she and West “haven’t said” that they “love” each other, but shared that they were “having conversations about [how] serious our feelings [are] and where it’s going.”
Mia Calabrese asked for clarification, wondering, “So you guys are exclusive now?” West responded, “Yeah.”
Elsewhere in the episode, West revealed that he was not “monogamous” after he and Amanda first “expressed feelings,” but claimed, “Since the statement, yes,” he’d been solely dedicated to her.
Kyle Cooke — who announced his split from Amanda in January after four years of marriage — had his own questions about the pair’s relationship timeline.
“Was there any physical activity? I don’t care if there’s any emotional affair, because at this point that’s subjective, did you ever hook up in 2025?” Kyle, 43, asked them both.
West replied, “No, f*** no.” Amanda said the same, adding, “On my f***ing life on, the dogs’ life, no.”
When Andy, 58, asked the couple if they had an “affair” in summer 2025, West and Amanda replied in unison, “Absolutely not.”
Scroll down for the biggest revelations from part 3 of the Summer House reunion — including how Ciara Miller feels now that she’s said her peace:
When Did Things Turn Romantic for West and Amanda?
Amanda Batula, West Wilson. Courtesy of Amanda Batula/Instagram
“We started going out a lot in February and March with a lot of my friends. Having a lot of fun,” West explained when asked about when their dynamic shifted. “Seeing her happy and having fun and kinda the Amanda I didn’t see prior, I took it kinda personal I guess.”
West called that spark in Amanda “special to me,” noting it was a “treat for me to see Amanda incredibly happy and we started spending more time together.”
Amanda, meanwhile, said there wasn’t one moment when her feelings “clicked” for West.
Instead, she told Andy, “There was just a night where he sorta said something, [like], ‘Am I crazy? Is there something here?’ I feel like all the emotions came flooding it. It wasn’t a slow burn or build up to it.”
Cast Weighs in on Strange ‘Summer House’ Moments
‘Summer House’ season 10 cast. Courtesy of Kyle Cooke/Instagram
Throughout the reunion, the cast pointed out moments from Summer House season 10, filmed in 2025, that felt “weird,” including West pulling Amanda in and her crying on his shoulder after her blowout fight with Kyle at the dinner table.
Mia noted it was “strange” that West put his hands close to Amanda’s breast when she was trying to calm Kyle down during his fight with BFF Carl Radke out on the driveway.
Ciara, for her part, revealed that the “hardest” part to watch back was the finale when she said goodbye to Amanda for the summer through tears.
“It was really emotional for me to see a scene of me and Amanda saying goodbye to each other. Me telling her how much I love her and how special she is and she’s beautiful and she’s seen and she deserves the best,” Ciara — who dated West in 2023 and was cozy with him again in summer 2025 — told Andy. “It kinda f***ed me yup a little bit. It’s a bit bittersweet.”
Did West Have a Crush on Amanda Filming Season 10?
“No,” he insisted, before admitting, “We definitely got way closer after all the moments we shared intimately, bathroom crying night.”
Amanda claimed she didn’t have any romantic feelings for West in summer 2025, alleging, “I was so caught up and lost in my own marriage and the fallout of it. … I’m not a f***ing cheater.”
Ciara noted she “definitely” thought they had an “emotional affair” during those summer months in the Hamptons.
West took a beat then admitted, “Probably. We definitely became closer throughout the summer.”
“But not in a romantic way,” Amanda insisted.
Was Anything Going on at the 2026 Super Bowl?
Kyle Cooke, West Wilson. Courtesy of Kyle Cooke/Instagram
Kyle explained that there was “one timeline question I’m a little worried about,” pegged to the Super Bowl, which was on February 8.
“There’s only two weeks between when we split and Super Bowl,” Kyle said, claiming, “One of your close friends thought of you guys as an item within that two week period.”
When he asked if that was true, Amanda declared, “We were not hanging out.”
West Back Peddles About His ‘Exclusive’ Relationship With Ex Meija
Meija Moreno has claimed that she and West were “exclusive” in the days and months before he went public with Amanda.
West admitted on part 3 of the reunion that he told Meija “it was not an exclusive relationship in November or December” of 2025.
Ciara claimed, “He’s lying. You sent her flowers on Valentine’s day.”
West then confessed, “I’ve been not clear with a zillion women that I’ve dated prior to this,” saying that Meija did think they were exclusive.
“So you lied to her,” Kyle said, to which West admitted, “Yeah.”
When Andy asked whether West was “seeing other women” while dating Meija, he responded, “Correct.”
West once again claimed that the title “girlfriend is not true,” to which Ciara claimed that’s because West had “loopholes” in his relationships.
Amanda Batula went off on West Wilson for kissing another woman in front of his ex-girlfriend, her friend, Ciara Miller on Summer House — months before she started dating him, seemingly behind her BFF’s back. “You just got too comfortable on probation,” Amanda, 34, told West, 31, on the Tuesday, April 14, episode of the […]
Was West on Beta Blockers?
“No offense, are you on a bunch of beta blockers or what?” Andy asked West, referring to prescription medications that block stress hormones. “Everybody’s so emotional around you, about you and their relationship with you and you’re like this [blank face]?”
West replied, “I’m trying to stay composed as much as possible.”
Ciara chimed in claiming, “Or you’re just a sociopath.”
West the admitted, “I took a beta blocker. That’s why I’m not sobbing. This matters to me. I apologize if I don’t read emotional enough.”
Kyle Questions Whether West Was Ever His Friend — If He’ll Hurt Amanda
Kyle Cooke, Ciara Miller, Andy Cohen, Amanda Batula, West Wilson. Jocelyn Prescod/Bravo
“I considered you one of the best things to happen to this show because I considered you one of my best friends,” Kyle told West, noting that he still has “love” for Amanda is “very concerned” about her well-being.
Kyle admitted, “When we broke up it was not a good marriage,” reminding West that he had a “front row seat” to all their ups and downs and still decided to “make that move and pursue these feelings you’ve essentially completely isolated her.”
West confessed he wishes he “could’ve spoken” to Kyle before their relationship made headlines, which caused Kyle to get even more upset.
“I was texting you in early February not knowing you’re in Miami on a dinner date with her about our sex life or lack there of,” Kyle revealed, noting it was a betrayal to think they were so close and he moved in on his wife.
West then admitted that Kyle’s “concern” about him “being the worst person to risk of all of this, makes total sense.”
The Social Media of It All
During the reunion, Ciara called West and Amanda “so f***ing calculated” for how they played with the cast and hid in plain sight that they were hooking up before coming forward to everyone.
“You guys bragging about it for months on end is really the point where it’s the most disrespectful to everyone,” Ciara said.
Amanda claimed her posts, one of which included a quote that said, “This is how much I care” around the time they were rumored to be dating, had “nothing to do with anything.”
“She did a 20 carousel thing of her and West and then that last one was, ‘This is how much I care,’” Kyle added, pointing to a March 22 Instagram post that Amanda uploaded.
Amanda maintained her innocence, replying, “That was a very dumb mistake on my part. Literally they’re not related.”
Ciara Breaks Down Her ‘Betrayal’
Kyle Cooke, Ciara Miller. Clifton Prescod/Bravo
“I did a really s***y thing,” Amanda confessed when asked about her betrayal of Ciara by hooking up with West behind her back.
Ciara fire back, “You’re still doing a really s***y thing.”
“This has been a very confusing and crazy time. There’s been a lot of feelings that I’ve sorted through,” Amanda explained. “I developed feelings for someone that I wasn’t supposed to in a way that I wasn’t expecting to. There were times I lost sleep, I didn’t eat, thinking about what it was going to do to our friendship. … I f***ed up and I am deeply sorry for betraying your trust. And it kills me to know that I have caused you this pain.”
Ciara didn’t believe Amanda, reminding her she only texted her “24 hours” before she issued her statement confirming her and West’s relationship.
Ciara Miller is still sorting through her feelings after longtime friend Amanda Batula started seeing her ex-boyfriend, and their Summer House costar, West Wilson, earlier this spring. “Ciara has told friends that if they really are in love, she will accept it,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, noting that if West, 31, and Amanda, […]
“Meanwhile, I’m texting Kyle, ‘What the f*** is this?’ When I have done nothing but be there for you. And Lindsay has to come and pick me up off the f***ing bathroom floor so I can go do my f***ing job,” Ciara said. “Because I couldn’t fathom being here today pissed that you’re f***ing my ex.”
Ciara noted that it’s mind-blowing that West “propositioned” Amanda and she just said, “Yeah, let’s do it.”
“At the slightest if you were my friend ever you’d be like, ‘That would be a big f*** you to Ciara. Why would I ever do that to her?,” Ciara continued. “If anything you’d be, like, ‘He wants revenge against her because he resents her so f***ing much.’ But that never even crossed your mind.”
Ciara then alleged that West wanted to “embarrass” her and wanted to get his “last little word” all to “spite” her following their split.
Amanda Claims She’s ‘Truly Sorry’
Amanda Batula, Ciara Miller. Courtesy of Amanda Batula/Instagram
“I’ve been extremely appreciative of everything Ciara has done for me,” Amanda claimed, referring to her support amid her and Kyle’s marriage problems. “I know that I have f***ed up an incredible friendship and that’s something I will live with the rest of my life.”
Amanda added, “I cannot say sorry more to you Ciara until I’m blue in the face. I truly am sorry for what I have done. You do not deserve a friend like me and I do not deserve a friend like you.”
Kyle and Amanda Share a Moment
Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula. Courtesy of Kyle Cooke/Instagram
After a brief break, Kyle and Amanda exchanged a big hug and he started to cry over their fractured relationship.
“I hate when our 10 year relationship gets talked about as if it was 100 percent bad,” Kyle said while his heart beat was so loud it was audible on the microphone.
Amanda responded, “I know. I’m sorry.”
West Wilson is speaking out about his controversial relationship with Summer House costar Amanda Batula after receiving backlash from fans and costars. “There was no overlap. I know there’s a thousand different theories on the internet right now but that is one thing that for sure did not happen,” West, 31, said on the Monday, […]
Lindsay Slams West and Amanda for Being ‘Short Sighted’
Lindsay Hubbard. Clifton Prescod/Bravo
“Andy, I didn’t learn anything. I just feel like there’s not a lot of clarity,” Lindsay Hubbard confessed after the break. “Why did it take today to think through any of this [on their end]?”
She continued, “I’m just so confused at how such a big decision is at such high risk and you guys say you weighed all these opinions before making this decision, but you didn’t. All these guys are a mess. If you weighed all these decisions, then surely you must have thought how this would affect just the four of you.”
Lindsay directed her questions to West, calling him “the manipulator here.”
“It’s very short sighted for a f***ing hookup, for a fling,” she added.
Where Do We Go From Here?
Ben Waddell, Bailey Taylor, Mia Calabrese, Ciara Miller, Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Carl Radke, Jesse Solomon, KJ Dillard, Dara Levitan. Clifton Prescod/Bravo
During part 3, Bailey Taylor got real with Amanda, telling her, “I genuinely worry about you so much.”
Amanda thanked her for the concern, confessing, “Maybe I’m naive. I feel like we’ve had a lot of conversations, he and I that made me feel secure. Maybe this will be a huge mistake and I’ll wake up one day and realize it.”
Jesse Solomon, who came onto the show with West during season 8, cried multiple times during the episode, revealing he felt like he was “losing a brother.”
West admitted, “I f***ing hate that. Obviously Jesse and I are incredibly close. … The friendships here matter to me so f***ing much. It sucks knowing that I’m responsible for watching the cracks in all of this.”
Kyle, for his part, said he doesn’t “know where we go from here,” but told Andy that since his split from Amanda he made a “big effort to just be at peace.”
Amanda Batula vowed to protect Ciara Miller’s heart from West Wilson on the latest episode of Summer House — months before confirming her own romance with her friend’s ex. “I was like, ‘The last thing I would ever do is invite Ciara and West out on an intimate date,’” Amanda, 34, told housemate Mia Calabrese […]
Kyle noted he wanted to “focus on an amicable break up,” but now that Amanda is dating West he doesn’t know what to do next.
Ciara shared that after the reunion, “I think in some ways it was cathartic. It’s nice to be able to move on with my life,” but didn’t address her future with Amanda or West.
“I hope that one day probably not all of these friendships will be mended but I do hope some of them can be. That’s a main priority,” West claimed.
How Will West and Amanda Move Forward?
When asked “was it worth it” to start dating West under these circumstances, Amanda responded, “That’s an impossible question to answer in this moment. I wish I could have both even though that’s not the case.”
West explained that if he and Amanda “can get back to what our early days were, those were very special days” then he thinks they can last.
“I think he just means when it hasn’t been dealing with the fallout and the turmoil,” Amanda added.
Cookie Time!
Despite all the drama, the cast ended on a high note by toasting to Ciara’s recent achievement — raising $160,000 for a local Girl Scout troop. They were given cookies to end the season with something sweet.
Amanda, however, took a little jab at West for not following the rules. She scolded him, saying, “Don’t eat it yet, we’re cheersing!”
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Through the first half of 2026, Netflix is on a hot streak with its original films. The standout so far has been the sci-fi action epic War Machine starring Reacher‘s Alan Ritchson, which surged into ninth place on the platform’s all-time global viewership charts with 139.9 million views, but Matt Damon and Ben Affleck‘s The Rip and the Michael B. Jordan family animated adventure Swapped have also reached some impressive milestones. Yet, none have been quite as towering as last year’s breakout global sensation KPop Demon Hunters. This week marks the first anniversary of HUNTR/X’s game-changing debut, and since then, viewers have kept watching Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, if its streak of 50-straight weeks in the English top-ten is any indication.
Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans‘ Sony Pictures Animation feature has accomplished so much since everyone heard “Golden” for the first time, from becoming the first soundtrack to ever have four songs in the Billboard Hot 100 at once to winning the Oscars for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song. While the music was everywhere, the action-adventure was hailed by critics and audiences alike and soared to #1 all-time on Netflix with an unparalleled 325.1 million views. There’s no time like the present, then, to reflect on the adventure to seal the Honmoon that started it all, and the streamer has a few plans to make it a proper celebration, from anniversary screenings to a global TikTok watch party, anniversary edition vinyls, and much more. Among the new KPop Demon Hunters items heading to shelves is a collaboration to bring to life a certain supernatural messenger tiger.
Netflix and LEGO have revealed a new set that will allow fans to construct Rumi and Jinu’s pal, Derpy Tiger, and his little six-eyed magpie companion, Sussie. Made to be built and displayed with 825 pieces, it depicts Derpy loyally sitting in place and poseable with multiple spots to perch Sussie on his head. His mouth can either be shut or open with a special, friendly message to share, and he comes with a flower pot that he can try and fail to tip back up. It acts as a colorful commemoration of one of the movie’s most beloved characters and his clumsy quirks.
What’s the Status on a ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel?
Buzz for a sequel remains high one year after KPop Demon Hunters, especially given how much of this world and its Korean-inspired lore is left to explore. Back in March, Netflix officially confirmed that the follow-up was happening, with both Kang and Appelhans back as writers and directors and Arden Cho, May Hong, and Ji-young Yoo likely reprising their roles as the speaking voices of HUNTR/X alongside EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami. Animation takes time, though, so it’s not expected to arrive until 2029. Although there’s no idea where the story is heading next, both sides of Rumi, Mira, and Zoey have expressed their opinions on what the next film should be, from a globe-trotting new adventure sending the group to different cities across the globe to a darker Andor-like story that explores real Korean history.
Whatever comes next, Kang assured in an interview with Collider’s Perri Nemiroff that it will be true to what she and Appelhans want to do with these characters and this world, not unlike the original KPop Demon Hunters.
“Yeah, anything that we do after this, I think, will be exactly like how we approached the first movie, which is, it’s everything that we wanted to see and we wanted to challenge ourselves with. So, anything from us after this one will be exactly that, and it’ll be what we want to see. Well, we’ll, of course, look at what other people want to see, as well, but as directors and writers, you have to be true to yourself, and be your harshest critic, and that’s what we were with the first film, and we have very high standards, and we will still stick to those standards in every single inch of whatever we make next. So, yeah, it’ll be hard. I mean, it will be just as hard as this, and probably harder, but we’re up for the challenge.”
The new KPop Demon Hunters LEGO Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird set will be available for pre-sale globally on the official LEGO website and will officially launch in stores on August 1. Get your first look at the new set in action in the gallery above.
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June 20, 2025
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96 minutes
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Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang
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Hannah McMechan, Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang, Danya Jimenez
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Michelle Wong
Just a day after going viral for a rare family pop-out, Nicki Minaj sparked conversation about her political views. She’s been taking heat for the past few months after publicly supporting President Donald Trump and his administration in their second term. Still, the backlash hasn’t swayed Nicki’s stance. In fact, on Sunday, she took to social media to wish Trump a happy birthday using AI-generated images that turned heads!
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Nicki Minaj Shares Shoutout For Trump’s 80th Birthday
On Sunday (June 14), Trump ushered in his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn. UFC reportedly spent over $60 million to stage the fight, which was temporarily delayed due to inclement weather. Additionally, at least seven federal agencies came together to contribute resources and manpower to the event. Trump was seen in photos attending the backyard event.
And while Trump celebrated his birthday with a professional tussle, his self-proclaimed #1 fan gave him his flowers online! In an X post, Minaj wrote “Happy 80th birthday Mr. President 🎉🎀.” The post included four seemingly AI-generated images. One shows her in a Marilyn Monroe getup, smiling next to Trump. Another shows her and Trump dressed in black hoodies with the caption, “Real recognize real.” A third image shows an animated version of Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump holding hands. Meanwhile, the fourth photo shows Nicki Minaj, Trump, Elon Musk, and Sydney Sweeney all dressed in hot pink, sitting in a luxury car with a pink interior. Trump appears to be making a hand sign as the remaining three mug for the camera.
Social Media Reacts To Birthday Post For President
Nicki Minaj’s tweet has been viewed over 9.9 million times since being posted at 8 p.m. eastern time on X. It’s also collected over 139,000 likes and nearly 6,000 replies. While some Barbz stood behind their Queen’s birthday shoutout, others in the replies shared everything from disappointment to jokes.
Keep scrolling to see reactions from Minaj’s comment section!
I’m sorry but these are taking me out 🤣 pic.twitter.com/QJCiCJOaWW
— The Female Weezy ♓️💕 (@KillDaDJ_) June 15, 2026
At what point did you think this was okay?
— Dudu Ngubane (@DuduNgubane3) June 15, 2026
Nicki Minaj thank you for standing strong against those who have tried to bring you down. You are right to do what you want to do and to show other people that it doesn’t come down to skin color it comes down to Good and Evil it comes down to principles and what you want to be…
— VoteMeritNOTColor (@VoteMeritXColor) June 15, 2026
I can’t believe the real Nicki Minaj posted this 😂😂😂
— mayowa 🍀 (@bigZUKO_) June 15, 2026
The real recognize real pic made me ki ki so hard😂😂😂😂
— Baby Esohe (@Esohe__) June 15, 2026
Sydney in the back seat pic.twitter.com/yMN3nlvDAN
— Tony (@AntonyWarware) June 15, 2026
I really think you’re just a big troll 😭😭😭
— ★ Joaquín (@DreamGuzman) June 15, 2026
Nicki Minaj posting AI Trump thirst traps for his 80th is wilder than her last album rollout. From Anaconda to ‘MAGAconda’ Who hurt you, queen? The polls? Your streams? This is why the culture moved on. pic.twitter.com/ipuHKH760W
— oshamo (@oshamo360) June 15, 2026
we always seem to take two steps forward just to end up going four steps back.💔 pic.twitter.com/kpxO38tdeE
— joshua. (@livingthroughJ) June 15, 2026
Trumps dayyyyyyy 🎂 pic.twitter.com/dRltzXkEad
— Aarush 💕 (@arush8477) June 15, 2026
He won’t remove your baby daddy’s ankle monitor you know 💀… pic.twitter.com/Z1VUlqvlMN
— Call Me Nate (@Nkosina68698312) June 15, 2026
It’s well within your right to support whom you want,however it’s also insane to bet against your long term interests..
LAT ( Life After Trump) is going to hit so different
— My two cent (@gantboom1) June 15, 2026
Two days in the row! Hey Queen, we miss you so much and glad you’re doing well 🥰
— Minister 😈♍️ (@Trestarluvroman) June 15, 2026
Nicki I’m tired of the orange peel… IMMA STILL LOVE YOU THO! pic.twitter.com/bNgcnpqowo
— MS/ONIKA 💕 (@MSONIKABARBIE) June 15, 2026
Nicki Has Been Standing Strong Behind Trump
As previously reported, Nicki Minaj stunned hip hop fans when she publicly aligned herself with President Trump in late 2025. She threw her support behind him at AmericaFest, expressing her admiration and respect for him. At one point, she credited him for inspiring hope to “beat the bad guys” while keeping his “integrity intact.”
Earlier this year, the White House invited her to speak at the Accounts Summit and President Trump introduced her, acknowledging that she’s “been such a great supporter” despite catching heat from “her community.” When she took the mic, Nicki Minaj returned the love and praise, denounced any “bullying” of the president and said “God is protecting him.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Val Kilmer’s legacy has once again become the center of controversy after filmmaker Adam Marcus reignited criticism of the late actor with a series of explosive allegations.
Marcus recently faced backlash after describing Kilmer as “the worst human being” he had ever known, but he is refusing to back down.
The director, who worked with Kilmer on the 2008 film “Conspiracy,” insists his comments were not an attempt to attack a deceased star but rather a continuation of concerns he says he has publicly shared for years.
Adam Marcus found himself under fire after a social media post about Val Kilmer went viral.
In the post, the director alleged that Kilmer was frequently late, verbally abusive, physically aggressive, and often under the influence during production.
Marcus claimed the experience became so overwhelming that it almost pushed him out of the film industry entirely. According to him, the actor Kilmer “acted completely unprofessional” despite being paid $1.5 million for the project.
The reaction online was swift, prompting Marcus to remove the post from Threads. However, he told the Daily Mail he stands by every word.
“What I said about Val in that post was that he was the worst human I had ever met. That is true. There’s no hyperbole to that,” Marcus said.
The director maintained that his criticism was not new, noting that he had discussed his experiences publicly years before Kilmer’s death.
Kilmer Allegedly Changed Once Filming Began
Adam Marcus explained that his relationship with Val Kilmer started on a positive note. As a longtime admirer of the actor, he was thrilled to cast him in “Conspiracy” and described their early interactions as friendly and collaborative.
According to the 58-year-old, Kilmer even acknowledged rumors about his past behavior while assuring him he had changed.
“He said, ‘But I turned over a new leaf. I’m a new man,’” Marcus recalled. However, the director claims everything shifted once production moved to New Mexico.
“Day one of the shoot, he showed up three hours late to set,” Marcus alleged, claiming Kilmer was suffering from alcohol poisoning and required medical attention from an ambulance crew before filming could continue.
According to him, the late Hollywood star tearfully apologized and promised things would improve, but the issues allegedly escalated as filming continued.
Val Kilmer Accused Of Physical And Verbal Misconduct
One of Marcus’ most shocking allegations involves an incident he says occurred less than a week into filming.
“By day six, he showed up to set completely out of his mind,” he alleged. According to Marcus, Kilmer became fixated on showing off a new pair of Crocs.
When he asked him to wait while a shot was being prepared, he claims Kilmer kicked him in the crotch. “As I turned to my [director of photography], he kicked me in the crotch with his Crocs,” Marcus said.
Marcus further alleged that the “Top Gun” star repeatedly used a homophobic slur and directed it at him in front of cast and crew members.
He also claimed Kilmer made inappropriate advances toward women on set, including his wife and co-writer Debra Sullivan. Sullivan backed up those allegations, telling the Daily Mail, “He kept grabbing my a**.”
Kilmer’s Behavior Was Remembered Differently By Others
Not everyone involved with “Conspiracy” shares Marcus’ perspective. Actor Jude Lanston, who appeared in the film, said Val Kilmer was gracious during their scenes together and even went out of his way to introduce himself afterward.
“Honestly, working with him was amazing,” Lanston said. However, he also claimed he witnessed some of the behavior Marcus described.
“I saw how he treated everybody else,” he said, adding, “He kicked the guy in the nuts.” When asked about Marcus’ viral post, Lanston added, “Everything was true.”
Other cast members offered more measured reactions. Jennifer Esposito said she had a “fine” experience working with Kilmer and urged people to focus on living individuals accused of misconduct.
Christopher Gehrman also spoke positively about the actor, calling it “an honor” to work alongside him.
Val Kilmer’s Reputation Followed Him Throughout Hollywood
Marcus is hardly the first filmmaker to publicly criticize Kilmer’s behavior. Over the years, several high-profile directors shared stories about difficult experiences working with the actor.
“Batman Forever” director Joel Schumacher famously called him “childish and impossible,” while Oliver Stone told Rogerebert.com in 2025 that Kilmer’s “personality was not easy to get along with.”
Richard Stanley was even more blunt, saying, “I don’t like Val Kilmer, I don’t like his work ethic, and I don’t want to be associated with him ever again.”
Kilmer himself addressed the criticism during his lifetime. In a 2017 Reddit AMA, he suggested his reputation stemmed from his intense focus on acting.
“I only cared about the acting and that didn’t translate to caring about the film or all that money,” he said. In his 2021 documentary “Val,” the actor offered perhaps his most candid reflection.
“I have behaved poorly. I have behaved bravely. I have behaved bizarrely to some,” Kilmer said, further noting, “I deny none of this and have no regrets because I have lost and found parts of myself that I never knew existed. And I am blessed.”
The Morning Show‘s Greta Lee and The Secret Agent‘s Wagner Moura are sheltering in place in the new Netflix science fiction horror movie The Last House. Before it hits the streamer later this summer, you can check out the chilling new trailer that asks what a family will do to survive a mysterious force that’s trapped them inside.
While the pandemic drove many people to distraction with loneliness, isolation, and cabin fever, it’s magnified to the nth degree in The Last House. Lee, Moura, and their kids are suddenly and abruptly locked into their house by a mysterious outside entity. And it’s not just them: everyone on their street, and maybe the entire world, is trapped inside. And we’re not talking days, weeks, or even months: an onscreen counter lets us know that they’re stuck in their house for over three years and counting, making each successive day a struggle to find food and retain their sanity. However, as they settle into a routine and nature reclaims the outdoors, one question remains: are they being imprisoned for some nefarious reason, or are they being kept safe from whatever terrible things might be lurking on the now-silent streets? You’ll have to find out on August 7, when The Last House opens its doors on Netflix.
Where Can Wagner Moura and Greta Lee Be Seen Next?
Coming off his Oscar nomination for The Secret Agent, becoming the first Brazilian ever to contend for Best Actor, Moura will star alongside Alicia Vikander in the drama The Last Day. He’s also set to star in the vampire horror movie Flesh of the Gods with Kristen Stewart; it will be director Panos Cosmatos‘ first feature since the acclaimed Mandy. Lee will next be heard as the voice of Lilypad, a sinister tablet that becomes the arch-nemesis of Buzz, Woody, and the gang in Toy Story 5; it opens in theaters this weekend. She’ll also lend her voice to next year’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, reprising her role as Spider-Man 2099’s digital assistant Lyla. She has a project lined up behind the camera, as well; she’s set to make her directorial debut adapting Monika Lee‘s serial killer horror novel The Eyes Are the Best Part; it centers around a Korean-American student who descends into madness and eyeball-eating cannibalism.
The Last House was originally titled 11817, and was to star Kingsley Ben-Adir; he was replaced by Moura before filming began. It is directed by Louis Leterrier (The Transporter), from a script by Matthew Robinson (Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die).
The Last House will premiere on Netflix on August 7. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
The membrane separating movies from TV has never been thinner, as one of Hollywood’s biggest franchises suddenly has more prosects on the small screen than the cinema. FX has renewed Alien: Earth for a second season, which will begin filming later this year. By comparison, the studios behind the Alien franchise still haven’t committed to their next movie project, with a sequel to Alien: Romulus in development, but nowhere near production as far as we know. Alien: Earth was a massive success for FX and Hulu, and it’s clear the network wants to keep up the momentum. This could be good news for the franchise overall, but an increased investment in TV could mean fewer xenomorphs on the big screen in the years to come.
The Alien franchise spread throughout popular media as fast as a facehugger could scuttle after it debuted in 1979. The xenomorphs have become a staple of comic books over the decades, and have seen a lot of success in sci-fi novels and audio dramas too. There are also video games, toys, theme park attractions, and crossover films — yet somehow the Alien franchise didn’t make it to TV until last summer. That may be a good thing for, as the age of streaming and prestige TV made Alien: Earth feel cinematic. However, with this avenue open, the future of Alien on the big screen could be going into cryosleep.
‘Alien: Earth’ Could Be The New Franchise Flagship
It looks like Alien: Earth exceeded expectations for FX and Hulu, at least judging by the network’s enthusiasm since it aired. The show got decent ratings both on TV and streaming according to Nielsen, and it was beloved by critics and fans. FX was quick to renew the series, securing the cast and creators before they could find other work. TV legend Peter Dinklage is even joining the main cast in Season 2.
Showrunner Noah Hawley is hoping this isn’t the show’s last renewal, either. In an interview with Collider, he said that he has a long-term plan for this story, and he’s not even sure how many seasons it might take to tell it. However, he added that he and his crew “could go for as long as we want” if the audience is still receptive. FX has only committed to one more season so far, but the network must believe in Hawley’s plan on some level to keep investing in him.
By contrast, work on future Alien movies has been much slower and more cautious. After the release of Alien Resurrection in 1997, we got two Alien vs. Predator spinoffs, which are not considered canonical, and two prequels which fans are divided on, to say the least. Alien: Romulus arguably hit all the same markers of success as Alien: Earth, yet plans for the next movie have still not been solidified. There were reports that the franchise might move onto a different spinoff angle, but the most recent reports indicate that Fede Álvarez will return to write another script, but he will hand over directorial duties to someone else — likely Michael Sarnoski.
Even that is just an unverified report, and it does not come with the same commitment as a renewal announcement from FX. Of course, this is partly due to the different natures of movies and TV — while Alien: Earth needs to secure its cast and crew for another season, the next movie might not need the same characters, and it might benefit from a change in creative lineup. Still, from the outside it looks like the studios are placing equal faith in the movie medium that Alien was incubated in, and the TV medium it just recently took over.
The ‘Alien’ Franchise Needs New Stories to Adapt
Whether movies or TV shows are the best medium for the Alien franchise may be up for debate, but either way, Romulus and Earth have similar storytelling approaches that contributed to their success. Both finally moved the Alien franchise away from the prequel continuity of Prometheus and Covenant, and that seems to be the right move. The prequels were not universally hated, but the focus on worldbuilding and exploring the origins of the xenomorphs did not match with the franchise’s horror roots.
Keeping this approach seems to be the real key, regardless of screen size. Alien must put its lore and continuity on the back burner without completely ignoring or contradicting it. Romulus and Earth both did okay in this regard, but they’re still facing a tightrope walk in the future.
Beyond that, it may be up to fans to vote with their dollars on where they see xenomorphs in the years to come. Alien: Romulus was a box office hit, but ticket sales may not be able to keep up with the instant gratification of streaming at home. Xenomorphs can adapt to thrive in any environment, so we’ll have to see which medium suits it better. Alien: Earth and Alien: Romulus are streaming now on Hulu, and Alien: Earth Season 2 begins filming later this year. There’s no word on when it might premiere.
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August 12, 2025
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Dana Gonzales, Ugla Hauksdóttir, Noah Hawley
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Bob DeLaurentis
For years, Dead by Daylight has built one of the most recognizable brands in horror gaming. The multiplayer phenomenon has welcomed icons from across the genre into The Fog, turning matches into dream crossover scenarios where Ghostface, Michael Myers, Chucky, and countless others can hunt survivors on the same battlefield.
That success made a movie adaptation a highly requested item from fans. Behaviour Interactive first announced plans for a movie in 2023, partnering with major horror players to bring the franchise to theaters. Since then, updates have been relatively scarce, leaving fans wondering what shape the project would ultimately take and who would be responsible for bringing the game’s unique brand of terror to the big screen. Now, one of the biggest pieces of that puzzle has finally fallen into place.
‘The Damned’ Director Will Bring ‘Dead by Daylight’ to Theaters
During Dead by Daylight‘s 10th anniversary celebration broadcast, Behaviour Interactive confirmed that Icelandic filmmaker Thordur Palsson has been tapped to direct the upcoming movie adaptation. Palsson is best known for directing the atmospheric horror movie The Damned. According to comments shared during the anniversary presentation, the filmmaker’s goal is to recreate the tension that defines the experience of actually playing Dead by Daylight, particularly the constant feeling that danger could be waiting just out of sight.
The movie’s screenplay is being developed by horror veteran Alexandre Aja alongside screenwriter David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick. While plot details remain under wraps, the anniversary presentation also confirmed that recognizable locations from the game will appear in the movie. Among them are the MacMillan Estate and Greenville, two settings longtime players will immediately recognize. The adaptation was originally announced through a partnership between Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, and Behaviour Interactive. At the time, the project was still in its earliest stages, with no writer or director attached. The addition of Palsson marks the clearest sign yet that the movie is moving into a more active phase of development.
First released in 2016, Dead by Daylight has grown into one of gaming’s most successful horror franchises. The asymmetrical multiplayer pits a single killer against four survivors and has become famous for bringing together some of horror’s biggest names through licensed collaborations. Over the years, players have seen characters and locations inspired by franchises including Halloween, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Hellraiser, Silent Hill, and Resident Evil. The anniversary livestream also included announcements of future collaborations, including the arrival of horror’s infamous Art the Clown from the Terrifier franchise.
With a director now attached and production expected to begin next year, the long-gestating adaptation finally appears to be stepping out of The Fog. Follow Collider for horror updates, including future Dead by Daylight adaptation news such as a release date when the announcement is made.
It’s been nearly two days since a disturbing accident in Brazil went viral. Video of the incident has been seen by millions and reported internationally, especially given the shocking footage that shows Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas plummeting to her death.
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What Happened In Viral Bungee Jump Incident?
The 21-year-old was allegedly on a group adventure that included a bungee jump experience at Skeleton Bridge in Limeira, São Paulo. At least three staff members are on video holding Maria before two of them throw her off the bridge. She was not attached to a safety cord. Newsweek reports that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues fell at least 131 feet and was pronounced dead on the scene. Before her death, she reportedly posted on social media about the adventure, sharing photos of the company in anticipation of her bungee jump, and commented, “Who was the crazy person who let me jump off a bridge?” At least 6 people have reportedly been detained for questioning, according to translated local reports.
Social Media Is STILL Going In Over Bungee Jump Video
As mentioned, people have viewed the viral video of Maria’s shocking death countless times. But watching isn’t the only thing people are doing. Many are sounding off across social platforms about how the fatal bungee jump played out. At times, the criticism and blame is on the workers who did the lifting and tossing without a safety cord. But other times, the victim herself is catching heat for not triple checking her personal security. Meanwhile, some are cooking up conspiracy theories that have suggested Maria was intentionally killed. But overall, there’s a deep sadness for both the 21-year-old and her family as people are swearing off the extreme sporting activity. Reports have said that her fiancé became ill at the scene of her death and had to be transported to the hospital.
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When The Simpsons takes your story and decides to do a full episode on it, you know you’ve got something that has quite accurately captured the public’s imagination, and that’s very much the case even now, as Apple’s latest version of one of cinema’s most compelling crime stories continues to win over viewers.
The new Apple TV limited series, Cape Fear, has officially overtaken Jon Hamm‘s darkly comedic crime thriller Your Friends & Neighbors to claim the No. 1 spot on the streamer’s charts, and that’s no small thing, considering Your Friends & Neighbors has been one of Apple TV’s biggest hits. It recently passed 200 days in the streamer’s top 10, but Cape Fear has now jumped ahead, turning the newest adaptation of the Robert De Niro crime-thriller classic into an instant streaming hit.
Who’s Involved in ‘Cape Fear’?
Created by Nick Antosca, Cape Fear stars Javier Bardem in the role of Max Cady, previously played by De Niro in Martin Scorsese‘s 1991 film and Robert Mitchum in the 1962 original. The story follows a terrifying ex-convict who targets the family of the lawyer he blames for his imprisonment. Apple has expanded the story into a 10-episode limited series, so it’s got plenty more room to breathe, even if the cast of characters all look haunted as hell in very fancy lighting. The series also stars Amy Adams and Patrick Wilson.
The timing could hardly be better for Apple TV. Cape Fear arrived as Your Friends & Neighbors wrapped its second season, giving viewers a new thriller to jump into just as the Jonathan Tropper crime drama finished its latest run. The remake had already opened strongly, debuting near the top of Apple TV’s charts and outperforming other recent titles including Widow’s Bay and Star City. Now, it has gone one step further by taking the No. 1 spot outright.
The series also comes with serious pedigree behind the camera. Steven Spielberg and Scorsese serve as executive producers, giving it a link back to the film that came before. Spielberg was originally attached to direct the 1991 movie before Scorsese took over, and that film became a major commercial success, grossing $182 million worldwide against a reported $35 million budget.
Cape Fear and Your Friends and Neighbors Season 2 are streaming now on Apple TV. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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June 4, 2026
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Apple TV
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Nick Antosca
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Amanda Marsalis, Morten Tyldum, Stephen Williams, Jon S. Baird, Jonathan van Tulleken, Reed Morano, S.J. Clarkson, Trey Edward Shults
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Peter Blake, Alan Page Arriaga, Tara Shivkumar, Maria Jacquemetton, Diana Pawell
Heidi Montag publicly addressed her husband Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral loss.
“I couldn’t love my husband more and be more proud of him. What an inspiration, what a hero,” the Hills alum, 39, wrote via X on Sunday, June 14. The statement was posted three days after Pratt, 42, broke his silence on the results of the election following a lengthy vote-counting process across L.A. county after polls closed on June 2.
“Are they done counting yet?” Pratt had written via X on Thursday, June 11.
Four days earlier, news broke of Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman overtaking Pratt to finish in second place behind incumbent Karen Bass. The leapfrogging from Raman, 44, secured her place in the election’s November runoff, knocking Pratt out altogether.
Spencer Pratt has his eye on one thing: becoming the next Los Angeles mayor. In a June 2 primary, incumbent Karen Bass advanced to the November 3 general election against either Pratt or City Councilwoman Nithya Raman. Her opponent had yet to be announced at the time of publication. Pratt announced his unlikely candidacy one […]
At the end of April, amid Pratt’s mayoral campaign, Montag had exclusively told Us Weekly that she was entirely supportive of her husband and his political aspirations. “I wouldn’t be here without him,” she told Us on April 30. “He is so, so incredible.”
At the time, Montag spoke in further detail about the “behind the scenes” support she receives from Pratt as she continues to grow her musical career. She explained to Us that she and Pratt work together as a team to chase their dreams.
“I mean, I’m the record label, so we have a lot of work to do,” she said in reference to releasing music independently. “It is more than just showing up and performing, which is awesome, and very hard work too.”
Twenty years after becoming reality TV’s most infamous antagonist on The Hills, Spencer Pratt has entered perhaps his most unexpected era yet: a respected political candidate. (Yes, really!) The 42-year-old TV personality turned crystal entrepreneur and hummingbird enthusiast is currently running for mayor of Los Angeles, steadily surging in the polls. His campaign videos rack […]
Pratt echoed his wife’s collaborative sentiment while speaking to Us for a May 27 cover story. “Heidi is an actual angel superhero,” he said at the time. “She is working so hard to continue putting out new music and paying for our kids’ food and working so hard to be, you know, the single [breadwinner].” (The couple, who married in November 2008, share two sons: Gunner, 8, and Ryker, 3.)
Despite Pratt’s failed mayoral hopes, the former reality TV star will continue to fight political powers that he believes are corrupt. “Now that the campaign portion of my mission of ‘Save Los Angeles’ is coming to a close, I’m moving on to the next more interesting phase,” Pratt said in a social media video titled “Save LA — Phase III,” and shared on Friday, June 12.
He said later in the clip, “You think you can get rid of me that easily? Hey morons, I didn’t get in this for political power. I got in this to expose this corrupt machine and nothing’s changed. I’m going to be lighting you up every single day and now I don’t have to worry about offending CNN viewers. I don’t have a campaign loss hamstringing me now.”
Pratt concluded, “It’s war.”
Oliver Tree stated seven weeks prior to his death that nobody in his family would “get a penny” if he died.
During an April 25 appearance on “The Zach Sang Show” podcast, Tree said, “I don’t believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it [a career] is mine. So when I die — I’ve set it up — my will is set up that when I pass, my family, no one’s going to get a penny.”
The late singer-songwriter died at the age of 32 on the morning of Sunday, June 14, after two helicopters collided in southwest Rio de Janeiro. CNN Brasil reported that Tree was one of six passenger fatalities. Us Weekly reached out to a representative for Tree at the time.
The interview expanded on Tree’s financial intentions, including what he wanted had he found a partner and started a family before his death. “If I have a wife or kids or anything, [they’re] not getting a f—ing penny,” he said during the interview. “I’ll get my kids through college. That’s the agreement. But there’s not going to be a silver spoon. They’re taken care of because my dad worked on some stuff in the 2000s. The idea is, when I die, all the money is going to go back to artists.”
Hollywood stars, influencers and musicians are reacting to the tragic and untimely death of singer Oliver Tree. On the morning of June 14, two helicopters reportedly crashed into one another mid-air while traveling in southwest Rio De Janeiro, according to a same-day report from CNN Brazil. According to the outlet, Tree was one of six […]
The musician was known for his hit song “Life Goes On,” attracting more than 2 million social media followers who followed his humorous online content as well as his music. He had traveled to Brazil as part of a world tour, performing on June 6 in São Paulo. He was scheduled to perform in Lisbon, Portugal, on Monday, July 13.
CNN Brasil reported that Tree was killed when helicopters collided mid-air in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, a coastal area in Rio de Janeiro. The outlet added that there were no survivors and the crash caused further damage when loose copters hit an electric vehicle yard, setting fire to more than 20 vehicles.
Just hours before the incident occurred, Tree had shared a playful video that captured his time in Brazil. “Gringo’s 24 hours in Brazil,” Tree and a collaborator named Iae Break wrote in Spanish via Instagram on Saturday, June 14.
Liam Payne reportedly died without a will. According to U.K. court records obtained by Rolling Stone, Payne did not have an executed will when he unexpectedly died in October 2024. The outlet reports that Cheryl Cole, the mother of Payne’s only child, was named one of the administrators of his estate. Payne’s estate, per the […]
The clip included footage of Tree playing soccer, getting a haircut to upkeep his signature bowl cut and lengthy mullet, and cooking meat.
Tree’s podcast interview with host Zach Sang, 33, also included a conversation about how he hoped his artistic pursuits would create a legacy in the case of his death. “When I die, my art will continue to have residuals and probably be worth more than it is now. People will finally appreciate my stupid f—ing videos or my stupid f—ing songs,” he said. “That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore. I have basically a committee that I’ve set up when I pass — and I plan to do it while I’m alive — where basically everyone will vote on who the money goes to each year.”
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