This year, Christmas will come early with Avengers: Doomsday and Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU. While Downey Jr picked up an Oscar for Oppenheimer in recent years and has a huge filmography, for most fans around the world, he’s best known for his embodiment of Tony Stark. His portrayal of Marvel’s playboy, billionaire, philanthropist is so iconic that it’s hard to separate the art from the artist.

So, when he decided to return to the MCU in a different role, fans were blown away. But good things take time, and so does Doomsday. The original SDCC announcement reintroduced the fan-favorite actor with the catchphrase, “new mask, same task,” which could mean many different things. Among them is the fact that Iron Man kick-started the entire universe and pulled Marvel Studios from financial struggles at the time. Now, with his return, fans are expecting the MCU might get a soft reboot, which makes space for better stories than what we’ve been getting since Avengers: Endgame.

The original Iron Man, directed by Jon Favreau, establishes Stark’s origin story after being held hostage in a cave. In those days, Marvel didn’t have Disney’s backing, so the movie was made with independent sensibilities and more practical effects, while Downey Jr brought a panache and overconfidence to Tony Stark that had not been seen before in a superhero. The movie was a big hit, earning $585 million at the box office and saving Marvel from bankruptcy.

Originally an underrated comic book character, Iron Man instantly got everyone’s attention on the big screen, becoming a cornerstone of the MCU, setting a template for years to come. Its success was followed by Iron Man 2, with Favreau and Downey Jr. returning to entertain fans once again. Though the movie’s portrayal of Mickey Rourke’s antagonist Whiplash remains controversial, the sequel introduced many characters that play a huge role in the larger MCU, like Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow and Don Cheadle’s Rhodey.

The Iron Man Movies Head to a New Streamer in 1 Week

For fans who’d like to start their MCU binge now for Doomsday or simply want to revisit their favorite movies, you’re in luck. Iron Man and Iron Man 2 are coming to Hulu, per CBR. Check them out for some great practical effects, improv moments that have become pop culture moments now, quotable dialogues, and compelling performances. The cast also includes Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Sam Rockwell as Justin Hammer, and everyone’s favorite Samuel L Jackson as Nick Fury.

Iron Man and Iron Man 2 are coming to Hulu on July 1. Avengers: Doomsday will come out on December 18. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.

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May 2, 2008

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126 minutes

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Matt Holloway, Art Marcum, Hawk Ostby, Mark Fergus

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Ryan Lochte is thanking his lucky stars! According to new reports, the Olympic swimmer and his estranged wife, Kayla Reid, have narrowly escaped foreclosure on their Florida home after working out a deal with their neighborhood HOA.

Lochte has been the topic of conversation for the last year, as he’s been in the middle of a nasty divorce with Reid, who, by the way, accused him of having illicit drugs in front of their minor children and of cheating on her with his new girlfriend, Molly Gillihan.

And speaking of Gillihan, she recently became engaged to Ryan Lochte, who proposed to her at a fancy restaurant in Gainesville, Florida.

Lochte and Reid will not lose their home, as TMZ reported that the estranged couple has reached a settlement with the Fletcher Park Owners’ Association.

Don’t forget, The Blast reported on Lochte and Reid’s financial troubles last year, including the lawsuit the HOA filed against the pair, claiming that they failed to pay nearly $4,000 in associated fees.

While the details of the new deal remain unknown, Lochte and Reid can rest easy knowing that their nearly 3,000-square-foot home won’t be snatched out from under them.

Ryan Lochte And Reid Were Reportedly Dealing With A Massive Six-Figure Debt

According to a previous report from The Blast, Lochte and Reid were facing even more financial woes last year, including a reported $99,000 in back taxes owed to the IRS for the years 2021 and 2022.

Adding to the drama, a nonprofit named Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinic filed a $127,000 lien against the former couple, accusing Lochte of failing to pay for services he reportedly received while spending days in their care.

And to make matters worse, the nonprofit organization also requested an additional $40,000 for treatment Lochte allegedly received in February 2024.

Ryan Lochte Is Going Through A Contentious Divorce From His Estranged Wife

The news about Lochte and Reid’s Florida home comes a year after the latter filed for divorce from the 41-year-old. She opened up about her decision in a candid Instagram post, telling her hundreds of thousands of followers that she had reached it after much thought.

“Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming. And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children, and our future. I’ve come to the understanding that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and for myself,” she said.

Reid Appeared To Accuse Lochte Of Cheating Before Filing For Divorce

Since announcing their plans to split, Reid has accused the swimmer of alarming behavior, including drug use and cheating. During an episode of her “The Comeback Era” podcast, she appeared to throw shade at Lochte and his new relationship with Gillihan, stating that the pair had been together well before she filed for divorce.

“Well, your technically still-husband is already living with his girlfriend,” Reid’s co-host said about Lochte’s new partner after calling her Lochte’s “mistress.”

Reid replied, saying she was happy for Lochte and adding that the pair have known each other for “many years.”

Lochte clapped back in a statement to PEOPLE, saying, “I absolutely was not faithful to my ex-wife. And I have no excuse but to continue to say I have grown and learned so much from my past and I am working on myself and my character every single day.”

He added, “I love Molly and the family we have so much and it breaks my heart to see Molly dragged into this because never, not one time, did Molly and I have any sort of inappropriate relationship while I was with Kayla. I reached out to Molly after I was served divorce papers and living on my own.”

Lochte Is Engaged!

Lochte’s love for Gillihan is something serious, according to The Blast, as the swimmer recently popped the big question at a Florida eatery.

Lochte reportedly surprised Gillihan with an overflow of flowers and a letter containing the question. “She immediately started crying and said, ‘What took you so long?’” Lochte said.

Lindsay Hubbard isn’t afraid to kiss and tell — or share details about her sexual exploits.

During the Tuesday, June 23, episode of In the City, Lindsay, 39, got real about her sex life after welcoming daughter Gemma in December 2024 with ex-boyfriend Turner Kufe.

“I’m not having sex, Yvonne,” Lindsay told her longtime BFF Yvonne Najor as she tried to explain how to use an ovulation app to help Yvonne get pregnant. “I’m not the one trying over here. I haven’t had sex in almost a f***ing year.”

Lexi Sundin teased that she and husband Andrea Denver had Lindsay “covered because we’ve been having sex like crazy.”

She noted that on their quest to have their first baby, she and Andrea, 35, had been having sex “nonstop. Multiple times a day. Andrea’s like, crying. He’s like, ‘I can’t take any more.’”

Lexi then asked Yvonne whether she was doing “specific positions,” claiming experts say “doggy style” will help women conceive.

Yvonne turned to Lindsay, who was the only one in the group that is already a mother, and asked, “What position were you in?”

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Lindsay didn’t skip a beat, revealing, “I was doing, like, a backwards bridge on the floor of my living room.”

Yvonne and Lexi were both visibly surprised by Lindsay’s response, with Yvonne joking, “Wow, you’re a freak.”

Lindsay laughed, replying, “Imagine my surprise when I haven’t had sex in almost a year.”

As fans of Summer House know, Lindsay was engaged to costar Carl Radke from August 2022 to August 2023, when he called off their wedding months before they were set to walk down the aisle.

Lindsay, who has always wanted to be a mom, moved on with Turner the following year. The reality star announced in July 2024 that she was pregnant with their first baby.

The pair’s daughter, Gemma, was born that December. Lindsay confirmed in June 2025 that she and Turner had parted ways romantically but were coparenting their baby girl.

Throughout season 1 of In the City, Lindsay has been open about her dating drought since becoming a mom and breaking up with Turner.

“I haven’t had sex in nine months. I used to shoot like rainbows and butterflies out of my vagina,” Lindsay said during the season premiere, which filmed in September 2025. “I probably would have had sex when I got the all clear from my doctor, six weeks after giving birth. But, then I got broken up with, so it’s been a while.”

While fans have seen Lindsay go out on a few dates with “Frank the Milk Man” on the Bravo series — and flirt with country singer Dustin Lynch — she revealed during Tuesday’s episode that she and Frank were taking it slow.

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“I do have fun with him. We kinda got off on a very serious start,” she told her friends of her latest love interest, noting that she didn’t want a boyfriend.

Yvonne and Lexi, meanwhile, are both currently pregnant with their first babies. Yvonne announced her pregnancy in May, while Lexi shared her happy news earlier this month.

In the City airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.

For eight years, Melissa Gilbert had a front-row seat to the energy and excitement of Manhattan life. 

From Broadway outings and dinner dates with friends to quiet neighborhood routines, the actress built a life she clearly adored in her Upper West Side apartment. 

However, this week, the “Little House on the Prairie” star revealed she’s packing up and leaving New York City behind. 

Her emotional farewell comes as her husband, Timothy Busfield, continues to fight serious criminal charges in New Mexico, making the couple’s next chapter one that begins under difficult circumstances.

Melissa Gilbert took to Instagram on Tuesday to document her departure from the one-bedroom Upper West Side apartment that had been her home for nearly a decade. 

The 62-year-old posted a series of photographs showing the residence overtaken by moving boxes, including a striking image of herself stretched out on the floor surrounded by the packed belongings.

“So long perfect little one bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. The last eight years here have been so special,” Gilbert wrote.

The photos captured stacks of carefully labeled U-Haul boxes filling the living room, while another image showed Gilbert lying on a rug amid the chaos. 

A final photograph offered a look at the apartment before the moving process began.

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Gilbert Reflects On Eight Years Of Work And Memories

As she looked back on her time in New York, Melissa Gilbert spoke about the professional and personal milestones that filled those years.

“A lot of amazing work was done in and around this city,” she wrote. The Hollywood star recalled spending countless hours in theaters and on soundstages while also enjoying the social side of Manhattan life.

“So many theaters and soundstages. So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town,” she said.

Gilbert’s farewell extended beyond work and entertainment. She reflected on the simple routines that became part of her daily life, from neighborhood walks and subway rides to interactions with familiar faces and strangers alike.

“This city truly has a pulse. You can feel it in your heart,” the star explained.

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Melissa Gilbert Pays Tribute To The Neighborhood She Loved

Gilbert also used her farewell message to acknowledge the small businesses and local spots that became fixtures in her daily routine.

“Goodbye favorite newsstand, bodega, dance studio, and laundry. Goodbye shoe repair, dry cleaners, nail salon. Goodbye sweet neighbors whom we love so much,” she wrote.

Although the “Family of Strangers” actress expressed sadness about leaving, she made it clear that it was not necessarily a permanent farewell.

“I promise we will be back it’s just that right now…..well….you know,” Gilbert wrote. She then revealed the couple’s next chapter, sharing, “Excited to live in our wonderful home upstate full time for a good long while.”

Gilbert ended her message by calling New York her favorite city. “And a very fond ‘farewell and see you soon’ to our favorite city in the world,” she added.

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Fans Shower Gilbert With Tons Of Uplifting Messages 

Melissa Gilbert’s post quickly resonated with followers as she reflected on the memories created within the city she had come to love. 

In no time, fans flooded the comments section with words of hope and encouragement.

“When one door closes another one opens. Yet memories are forever. Hope you find peace wherever you land,” one fan wrote. 

Another added, “Hey MG. You’ll be ok. Wishing you love and light. We had a lot of fun back in the day collecting shells in the early morning at CIGC.”

A third fan commented, “So sorry you’re having to give it up. I pray things get better soon and that you will be able to rent another one there.”

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A fourth concerned user shared, “Sending you so much positivity in your next chapter. Thank you for the light you share and for giving us a little peek into your world.”

Melissa Gilbert’s Move Comes As Timothy Busfield Fights Criminal Charges

The timing of Gilbert’s departure from Manhattan has drawn attention because it coincides with Busfield’s legal challenges.

The actor, whom Gilbert has been married to since 2013, is currently fighting a criminal case in New Mexico. 

Busfield has been charged with four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child under the age of 13.

A grand jury indicted him on February 6 over allegations tied to alleged incidents that reportedly occurred in October 2022 and September 2023. Each count carries the designation of a third-degree felony.

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Busfield has pleaded not guilty and has repeatedly denied the allegations. The charges involve two child actors who worked on “The Cleaning Lady,” the television series where Busfield served as both a producer and director between 2022 and 2025.

Prince William has reportedly become the focus of fresh royal tension amid speculation that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle could return to the UK with their children for the first time in several years.

While King Charles is said to be open to seeing his grandchildren, reports suggest William remains reluctant to reconcile with his younger brother.

The alleged disagreement between Prince Harry and William has fueled claims of strain between the king and his heir, though no visit, family meetings, or security arrangements have been officially confirmed.

William is said to have had a “frosty exchange” with King Charles during last weekend’s Trooping the Colour, reportedly linked to renewed speculation about Prince Harry’s potential return to the UK.

“The King’s relationship with William is not in a good place,” a source told the Mail on Sunday. “They are at a very low ebb.”

William is said to have learned about Harry and Meghan’s upcoming visit just hours before the recently held Trooping the Colour ceremony, leaving him stunned and reportedly unhappy,

According to the news outlet, the future king believes the monarch is making a “misjudgment” in trying to mend ties with the Duke of Sussex after he and his wife, Meghan, quit royal life and moved to the US.

Kate, like her husband, is also reportedly displeased with the possibility of a Harry and Meghan return. Insiders note that the news is what likely triggered a “frosty” exchange between the Waleses and Charles during Trooping the Colour.

“Queen Camilla, King Charles, and the Princess of Wales were not outwardly warm together that day, and the reason was not just the protesters. Relations were decidedly frosty backstage,” one source said.

Another claimed, “So much of what they do is performative. But there was little performance on display that day.”

Prince William Might Not Meet With Harry During The UK Visit

The claims come amid fresh media reports suggesting that Harry and Meghan Markle could be planning a visit to Britain with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet. If it goes ahead, it would mark their first trip to the UK in several years.

The possibility has also reignited discussion about whether King Charles could meet his grandchildren during the visit, with some reports suggesting he is open to reconnecting with them. However, details remain unclear, including whether any formal arrangements or security provisions have been put in place.

Attention has also turned to Prince William, with some royal commentators suggesting he is unlikely to meet Harry during the visit due to ongoing tension between the brothers.

Their relationship has remained strained since Harry stepped back from royal duties, following allegations he made about the royal family in interviews and his memoir, “Spare.”

One report even suggested that William was displeased about being informed late about the Sussexes’ potential plans during recent royal events, contributing to what some described as a tense atmosphere at Trooping the Colour.

Claims Emerge Over Royal Security Arrangements And Prince William’s Reported Reaction To Sussex Visit

Reports also suggest that Charles may be covering the security costs for Harry, Meghan, and their children during a possible upcoming visit to the UK, although this has not been officially confirmed.

UK officials have declined to comment on the specifics of any arrangements, citing “long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on those arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.”

Meanwhile, some media reports claim that William reacted strongly to the suggestion of the Sussexes receiving support for the visit.

According to those accounts, he was deeply displeased and has even been described as threatening to “boycott Sandringham forever” if Harry and Meghan are included. One report also suggested he chose not to attend a post-Trooping the Colour family lunch.

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Journalist Roya Nikkhah, speaking on “Times Radio,” has previously described William as someone who can be firm in his stance during family disputes, suggesting he tends to “hold a grudge” and “choose sides” when trust has been broken.

Prince William ‘Understands’ Why King Charles’ Desire To See His Montecito-Based Grandkids ‘Matters’

At the same time, other reports present a different perspective, claiming William may be open to a private and low-key meeting with Harry.

According to these accounts, the Prince of Wales reportedly “knows this visit is bigger than old arguments,” particularly given Charles’ reported desire to spend time with his grandchildren, and he “understands why that matters.”

Sources also suggest that while any potential meeting between Harry and William remains uncertain, no formal plans have been finalized.

The same applies to other possible family interactions, including between Meghan and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, with insiders indicating that any such meetings would be informal and dependent on circumstances at the time. An insider explained, “Nobody is putting pressure on Catherine or Meghan. If they see each other, great. If they don’t, that’s okay too.”

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There has also been continued public interest in whether Harry and Meghan’s children might finally meet their cousins, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, though no arrangements have been confirmed.

Some sources say “everyone agrees it would be wonderful if the children could spend time together. But right now the focus is simply making the visit happen.”

Royal Family Shares Emotional Father’s Day Tribute Honoring Prince Philip

Meanwhile, on Sunday, June 21, the Royal Family marked Father’s Day with a heartfelt message shared across its official social media platforms.

The tribute included a nostalgic photograph of Charles standing with his late father, Prince Philip, taken at RAF Cranwell in Lincolnshire on August 20, 1971, during Charles’ time receiving his wings.

Alongside the image, the post carried a reflective message which read: “Celebrating all Fathers, and thinking of those who wish they could be with their Dads, today.” Philip, who passed away on April 9, 2021, at the age of 99, was also remembered as part of the tribute.

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In previous years, the Royal Family has similarly marked the occasion with personal family photographs. Last year’s Father’s Day post featured a black-and-white image of Philip pushing a King Charles and Princess Anne on a swing, as well as a separate photo of Queen Camilla with her father, Major Bruce Shand.

The accompanying message read: “To all Dads everywhere, we wish you a happy Father’s Day today.”