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10 Worst Movie Couples With No Chemistry, Ranked

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Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes

When you watch a movie, the most important part about it is believing the actors. You could have a brilliant script and stunning cinematography, but if you don’t believe the people on screen, chances are something’s off. Now, when two characters are meant to be two characters in love, it is a must that the actors have chemistry. Nothing can kill a film, especially those in the romance genre, like actors with zero chemistry. While there could be 100 people in a room, and if 99 of them don’t believe in the characters, that one person likely has no taste or wasn’t paying attention.

The ten on-screen couples are prime examples of bad chemistry. Focusing on films where the two characters engage in a romantic entanglement, these examples nearly killed the film for good. Some just couldn’t tackle the material, others couldn’t put aside their ego to give their scene partner space, and then there are those whose off-screen woes made it to the big screen. Some of these actors could be on here multiple times; we’re keeping it to one entry per actor. We love love, but not when it turns out like these pairs.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes

‘Maid in Manhattan’ (2002)

Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes
Maid in Manhattan starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes
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Because of the one-film rule made for this list, we couldn’t put two Jennifer Lopez projects here. Sorry, Brett Goldstein. Rather, you’re welcome? While Netflix’s latest romcom, Office Romance, nearly stole this spot, there is no J.Lo romcom in which she had worse on-screen chemistry than in Maid in Manhattan. Lopez and Ralph Fiennes are great at what they do, respectively— Lopez in music and Fiennes in dramas— but as a romantic pair? Not so much. Based on a story by John Hughes under the pseudonym Edmond Dantés, the Wayne Wang-directed film follows Marisa Ventura (Lopez), a hardworking single mother and hotel maid in New York City. Her life changes when a handsome senatorial candidate, Christopher Marshall (Fiennes), mistakes her for a wealthy socialite after she is caught trying on a guest’s designer coat. A charade in class, Maid in Manhattan is a story about two people who are meant to form a genuine relationship, but everything on screen was all a facade.

There must be something about British men that Lopez has difficulty acting across from. The premise of the film stems from two individuals coming together from two different worlds. And Maid in Manhattan went full throttle on the premise. It was a mismatch of acting styles. Lopez was intended to play a woman of a considerably lower social class, yet the superstar pop star still shone through. As Marisa, she’s meant to present a pristine polish, but it was still J.Lo. Then, Fiennes, who is classically trained, brought that aura to the screen. While he’s notorious for playing romantic leads, such as in The English Patient, romcoms are a different beast. Another major hiccup in the filming was the off-camera drama. At the time of filming, Lopez was in the process of divorcing her former dancer, Cris Judd, while also having a secret romance with Ben Affleck. Acting is all about playing a part, but from those two to opposite Fiennes? It was never going to work. That said, Maid in Manhattan is a delightful guilty pleasure movie.

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William Baldwin and Sharon Stone

‘Silver’ (1993)

Sharon Stone as Carly Norris and William Baldwin as Zeke Hawkins in 'Silver.'
Sharon Stone as Carly Norris and William Baldwin as Zeke Hawkins in ‘Silver.’
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The 1993 film Silver might be notorious for everything but the film itself. Based on Ira Levin‘s novel of the same name, Silver is an erotic thriller about a book editor, Carly Norris (Sharon Stone), who moves into a high-tech Manhattan apartment building only to discover it has a dark history of suspicious tenant deaths. She soon becomes entangled in a dangerous web of voyeurism and romance involving her mysterious neighbors: Zeke Hawkins (William Baldwin), a shy, handsome video game designer who is secretly the building’s owner and a hidden voyeur; and Jack Landsford (Tom Berenger), a burned-out, cynical crime novelist. Meant to be Stone’s highly anticipated follow-up to Basic Instinct, the film, amid significant rewrites, battled with the ratings board and a toxic off-screen dynamic, suffered greatly in its on-screen chemistry.

Erotic thrillers were truly all the rage in the ’90s. Once Basic Instinct flourished, every studio wanted the next best thing. Levin’s source material was there for it to happen, but the production of Silver was anything but clean. The MPAA originally gave the film an NC-17 rating, which forced the filmmakers to make extensive reshoots. The original killer was changed from Zeke to Jack because, if Zeke were the killer, it would have led to an immoral revelation from Carly, which did not screen well. But the most egregious part of production was the allegations that producer Robert Evans pressured Stone into having sex with Baldwin, arguing it would improve his acting and “save the movie.” Baldwin has refuted this, claiming Stone came on to him and he rejected her advances. Nevertheless, the two actors quickly developed mutual animosity, which affected their performance. The result was a painfully uncomfortable result that lacked any sexual intrigue. The tension was forced by two underdeveloped characters trying to find any semblance of connection. If there is anything going for the film, it lost every category it was nominated in at the Razzies. Something had to be worse: Indecent Proposal, another erotic drama.

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Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey

‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ (2003)

Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey holding a dog in matching outfits in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey holding a dog in matching outfits in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
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What’s funny is that nearly twenty years later, Matthew McConaughey recalled “easy chemistry” with Kate Hudson, having bonded on the set of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Unfortunately, what he may have perceived as chemistry was far from what he saw on screen. Seen as one of the go-to romantic leads of the early aughts, McConaughey shared the screen with everyone, including Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker, but his least convincing scene partner was the daughter of Goldie Hawn. The guilty pleasure chick flick based o Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long’s picture book, advice columnist Andie Anderson (Hudson) is tasked with writing a first-hand article about the classic mistakes women make that drive men away. In order to enact the experiment, she needs to find a guy, date him, and get him to dump her in exactly 10 days. Meanwhile, her target, Benjamin Barry, is an ambitious advertising executive who bets his boss, Phillip Warren (Robert Klein), that he can make any woman fall in love with him within 10 days to win a highly coveted diamond account. Chaos ensues through two opposing objectives, only for the pair to realize they had feelings for one another all along. The epitome of a classic romcom, Hudson did extraordinarily well in driving McConaughey away, so that when the contrived conclusion arrived, it became laughable.

Don’t get me wrong, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a delight. It’s a comfort watch when you need something mindless and nostalgic. With so much of their chemistry built on push-and-pull secret agendas and comical friction, the immediate, seamless romance was forced. They may have had an on-screen spark because of their natural charisma, but it didn’t mean it translated into the romance department. Both actors leaned into extremes for their characters to be triumphant. In the real world, chaotic and exaggerated behaviors would be massive red flags that would raise major concern. In a way, their easy, breezy demeanor to their agendas played out more as competitive siblings than swooning young lovers. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days triumphs as a comedy, but falters as a genuine romance. Hudson and McConaughey forgot to make us believe in Andie and Ben.

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Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore

‘Fever Pitch’ (2005)

Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon in Fever Pitch (2005)
Drew Barrymore and Jimmy Fallon in Fever Pitch (2005)
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The pipeline from Saturday Night Live fan-favorite to Hollywood star is every cast member’s dream. There are some individuals who make that transition seamless— Mike Myers, Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell. Then there are those like Jimmy Fallon, who was never going to make it as an actor, proving through Weekend Update that he was always better suited for hosting. So, in regard to 2005’s Fever Pitch, the blame is not going to be on Drew Barrymore, who we know is a wonderful romantic lead. This one all falls on the shoulders of the future Tonight Show host. Now, to preface, I’m not knocking on Fever Pitch as a New York Yankees fan— Fallon’s love for the Boston Red Sox was greater than that of Barrymore’s character. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly, Fever Pitch follows Ben Wrightman (Fallon), an obsessive Red Sox fan, whose life revolves around baseball. In the winter, he is the perfect, attentive boyfriend, but once spring training arrives, he’s all consumed by the Red Sox. Lindsey Meeks (Barrymore), a dedicated executive, is up for a career promotion and tries to understand Ben’s sports rituals. He refuses to miss a game to accommodate her professional and personal schedule. Friction and fracture emerge, but they eventually learn what it means to be “present” and how a die-hard superfan can make mutual sacrifices for their other love.

Originally based on the Nick Hornby book, which swapped out baseball for soccer, the love letter to sports. The film is best remembered for being filmed at Fenway Park in 2004, when the team broke their 86-year World Series drought. But as far as the product itself, Fallon really forgot he had a human scene partner. Perhaps taking too much inspiration from his Boston-loving SNL character, Fallon’s big-screen transition was weak. Especially compared to the famous child star who had made a name for herself in the romance genre. Fallon played affably well, but his goofy demeanor didn’t match what Barrymore was providing. The Farrelly Brothers had a history of dumb comedies, but this was a far stretch from Dumb and Dumber, There’s Something About Mary, and Shallow Hal. Fever Pitch was not a film for a silly guy to play opposite a steadfast romantic lead. Fever Pitch was mismanaged from all directions.

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (and Taylor Lautner)

The ‘Twilight’ Saga (2008-2012)

Jacob, Bella, and Edward having a conversation outside in front of the woods in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Taylor Lautner as Jacob Black, Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan, and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen, having a conversation outside in front of the woods in Twilight: Eclipse.
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This one is going to be divisive. If you’re on a team that debates a team, you most certainly will take offense to this entry. For those who were not completely taken by the book-to-film adaptations, you likely could see through the poor performances. The chemistry in The Twilight Saga may be weak, but the box office numbers greatly disagree. Based on Stephanie Meyer‘s beloved novels, the film series chronicles teenager Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a 108-year-old vampire. Their forbidden romance draws Bella into a supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, one of whom she finds comfort in, Jacob Black (Taylor Lautner). The frenzy of Team Edward vs. Team Jacob got pop culture flustered because the vampire and werewolf were deemed peak fantasy boyfriend material. But the material the actors were forced to perform proved that clunky dialogue and dry execution from its leads is simply awkward.

The Twilight Saga was built upon the moody tone. It was an emo’s guide to love and loss. But for an on-screen performance, it was completely restrictive. There was an intentional awkwardness in Stewart’s performance meant to reflect teenage emotions, but when it’s paired with the stoic nature of Pattinson’s Edward, they both come across as stiff and emotionless. How are we supposed to champion these two as a couple without a genuine semblance of human passion? OK, yes, one as technically a vampire, but even so. There is a fire coming out of Lautner as the werewolf, but when he’s up against Stewart, it’s as if he hits a brick wall, cowering like a puppy in order to reach her level. Unfortunately, this was all by design. They played what was on the page. Edward was a sullen, tragic individual. Bella was detached and guarded. Lautner was the best of the three, but he was meant to be the third wheel. Remember when Pattinson and Stewart were romantically linked? At least they found the chemistry we all continue to look for.

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Katie Holmes and Christian Bale

‘Batman Begins’ (2005)

Katie Holmes and Christian Bale in 'Batman Begins'
Katie Holmes and Christian Bale in ‘Batman Begins’
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The resurgence of Batman through the vision of Christopher Nolan was not necessarily known for its romance. In fact, if there was one fatal flaw from the trilogy, it’s what audiences saw in Batman Begins between Christian Bale‘s Bruce Wayne and Katie Holmes‘ Rachel Dawes. In the trilogy’s first film, Bruce Wayne begins his transition into the notorious masked vigilante as he overcomes the trauma of his parents’ murder. Training in martial arts with the League of Shadows, Wayne returns as Batman to save a corrupt Gotham City from destruction. While the bad guys try to thwart his plans, his childhood friend and love interest stalls all character development. So much so that when she was recast for The Dark Knight, audiences noticed a genuine acting upgrade in Maggie Gyllenhaal. Now, to note, Holmes was not replaced because of her performance. It was strictly business on her end. But with another actress spending any time in the part, it was evident that something was amiss between her and Bale.

The script tried to prioritize a more platonic dynamic between Wayne and the assistant district attorney, but it caused a rigid character dynamic that felt forced. Rachel was meant to anchor Wayne’s moral compass, so as much as anyone tried to push for something romantic, it read as professional and friendly. What also didn’t help was Nolan’s narrative priorities, which were not romance. Viewing them more as a structural necessity, Dawes was original to the story, but given Batman’s history of romantic interests, fans were waiting for the shoe to drop. Oh, and we cannot forgive Bale as he wasn’t innocent either. He brought such an intense performance, it was a far cry from Holme’s more reserved and grounded acting choices. Bale’s brooding ultimately became the winning formula by the end of the trilogy; it was not entirely understood in Batman Begins.

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Jason Momoa and Amber Heard

‘Aquaman’ (2018)

Amber Heard as Mera and Jason Moma as Arthur Curry in 'Aquaman.'
Amber Heard as Mera and Jason Moma as Arthur Curry in ‘Aquaman.’
Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Casting Jason Momoa as Arthur Curry, aka Aquaman, was certainly a choice. No longer did the DCEU want a blonde-haired, blue-eyed all-American boy like the ones previously portrayed by Justin Hartley and Alan Ritchson. Instead, they opted for a darker, brooding iteration for Zack Snyder‘s Justice League. By the time the solo film arrived, the cinematic universe had made its choice, and Momoa was their guy. Now, the story needed to revolve around him, which meant the ensemble had to work for Momoa more than the character. And yet, Amber Heard as Mera just simply could not connect. Perhaps the fantasy element as a fantasy warrior was too hard to play. Aquaman follows the half-human, half-Atlantean who must journey to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis to stop his power-hungry half-brother, King Orm (Patrick Wilson), from uniting the seven oceanic kingdoms to wage war on the surface world. Perhaps Arthur was already too ingratiated with the people, but beneath the surface, Heard and Momoa were in two different films.

There was always going to be a tonal difference between Momoa’s Aquaman and every other character under the sea. There was a brightness to the Atlanteans that Momoa completely lacked. And yet, rather than making Mera a weak princess, Heard brought a more stoic, regal warrior to match the boisterous, rough-around-the-edges Momoa. Still, their styles contrasted far too much, making their romance forced. There was immense drama surrounding Heard and her involvement in the sequel, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Many of her scenes were cut, with some believing it was due to the negative press surrounding the defamation trial controversy she had with Johnny Depp. But the studio stood strong on the allegations of a lack of chemistry. It was said that there was a lot of behind-the-scenes work in order to manufacture their romantic connection. Even still, it wasn’t right. It was an easy excuse to blame Heard rather than the actor in the titular role. But that’s where the blame may actually have fallen.

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Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson

‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ (2015)

Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan starign into each other's eyes in Fifty Shades of Grey 
Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan in Fifty Shades of Grey
Image via Universal Pictures

There have been countless books that fans have anxiously awaited the film adaptation. The hype surrounding the erotic romantic drama Fifty Shades of Grey was astronomical, but for a story that required perfect chemistry, it was anything but. Based on E.L. James‘ novel, the Sam Taylor-Johnson-directed film follows Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson), an inexperienced college student, whose life changes drastically after she interviews enigmatic billionaire Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan). What begins as a simple journalistic meeting quickly devolves into a passionate but unconventional romance as Ana discovers Christian’s secret BDSM lifestyle. The favorite book of housewives who pretended they never read it, the film had everything going for it, except a lead who couldn’t act her way out of a paper bag.

The thing with book adaptations is you can easily interpret a character, so tasking an actor to lift a character from the page to screen will likely be different than how you envisioned it. Dornan took an intentionally cold approach to portray Christian. Though some felt it was too empty, veering into the creepy, it was a logical direction he could go. Then there was Johnson. Anastasia Steele is meant to be naive, but Johnson took that to mean unresponsive. In turn, you had two walls of drying paint attempting to find a sexual dynamic that would get the audience feeling naughty about watching. There was no passion. It was not anywhere near close to how James envisioned her work.

Though both actors had their naysayers, it was Johnson who received the brunt of the pushback. Some tried to give credence to her work, blaming the script’s specificity, but if you saw Madame Web, that theory was out the window. Dornan and Johnson returned for both sequels, Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Freed, because, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. And by that, the audience was making it worthwhile at the box office. And by filming back-to-back, there was no off-ramp to reverse course. Fifty Shades of Grey was an important film for pop culture because we all needed the parodies to laugh at to make ourselves better for even watching it in the first place.

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Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie

‘The Tourist’ (2010)

Frank and Elise dancing at a party in The Tourist Image via Sony Pictures Releasing

In the early aughts, there were no two bigger stars in Hollywood than Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Combining the two powerhouses should have resulted in a cinematic masterpiece. Instead, they delivered The Tourist. The romantic thriller co-written and directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck, a remake of the 2005 French film Anthony Zimmer, tells the story of Elise (Jolie), the girlfriend of an elusive international fugitive, who uses an unassuming American math teacher, Frank Tupelo (Depp), as a decoy on a train to Venice. This accidental romance soon entangles them with both the police and a ruthless mobster, who mistakenly believe Frank is Alexander Pearce, the fugitive in question. The Tourist watches a vacation turn into a life-or-death chase as the pair evade authorities and criminals across the canals of Venice. What should have worked, based on star power, became a flop because the duo simply could not get on the same page, both as characters and as actors.

The premise of The Tourist was already a difficult one for any actor to play. Because Elise used Frank as a decoy to evade the predators, Jolie deliberately kept Elise secret, leaving both Frank and the audience at arm’s length. Add in the script’s lack of emotional depth, as the director preferred the stunning Venice backdrop over an actual romantic connection. Then, with Jolie playing up the ultra-glamorous femme fatale against the clueless and coy character Depp brought, there was no way for them to be at the same level. There was an innate disconnect. Of course, for a story about deceit and a twist that was even more deceptive, it just came off as unbelievable given the lead-up. As good as they were before The Tourist, there was no hope for them to bring any chemistry to the screen. But to make matters worse, the duo reportedly showed some behind-the-scenes indifference. Some sources claimed that Jolie had difficulty working with her co-star. With so much going against them, the crime caper became a sad example that not every great movie star can act well with one another.

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You are earnest, powerful, and brimming with potential — and you know it, which is both your greatest asset and your most dangerous flaw. You act before you think, trust your gut over your training, and sometimes confuse impatience for bravery. The Masters see something in you, though. The question isn’t whether you have what it takes — it’s whether you’ll be patient enough to find out.

You are not simply dangerous — you are certain, and that is worse. You have decided what the galaxy needs, and you have decided you are the one to deliver it. Your power is genuine and formidable, earned through sacrifice that would have broken lesser beings. But examine your victories carefully. Every Sith believed their cause was righteous. The dark side’s cruelest trick is that it agrees with you.

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You were forged in fire and reshaped by those who found you at your lowest. You serve, because service gave you structure when you had none. Your allegiance is not to an ideology — it is to survival and to the master who gave you purpose. But there is something buried beneath the conditioning. The Jedi you hunt? You recognize them. Because you remember what it felt like before the choice was taken from you.

You have looked at the Jedi Code and the Sith Code and found both of them incomplete. You walk the line not out of indecision but out of conviction — you genuinely believe both extremes miss something essential. The Jedi don’t fully trust you. The Sith think you’re wasting your potential. They’re both partially right. But so are you.

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Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen

‘Star Wars: Episode II— Attack of the Clones’ (2002)

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Nearly two decades after the original Star Wars was released, George Lucas returned to the well and gave fans what they always wished for: a prequel trilogy. Taking the established narrative of the Skywalker Saga and providing new light into how we got to Star Wars: Episode IV— A New Hope was every fan’s dream. Finally, the origin story of Darth Vader! The first film introduced Anakin Skywalker as an adorable, hopeful kid through Jake Lloyd’s strong performance. But when Anakin needed to grow up for Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones, his replacement, Hayden Christensen, made us instantly hate the character nearly as much as we despised Jar Jar Binks. Why did we loathe Christensen’s take on the great villain? He could not compare to the divine Natalie Portman.

The second part of the space opera follows Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Padawan Anakin Skywalker (Christensen) as they protect Senator Padmé Amidala (Portman) from assassination. While investigating the threat, Obi-Wan discovers a clone army, as Anakin falls in love with Padmé, ultimately triggering the devastating Clone Wars. Perhaps the most important love story in Star Wars history, it was one of the most mismatched actor pairings, making some of us wish she could have found someone better. A major reason why fans turned on Christensen’s performance is that he was the new kid in town. We already had a film to get to know and love Portman. Christensen had great difficulty navigating the highly stylized script, unnatural dialogue, and the experimental directorial approach that isolated the pair. Yes, they filmed some of their crucial romantic scenes against green screens.

In retrospect, having the events of Star Wars: Episode III—Revenge of the Sith to enlighten where the character was heading may give him some freedom for his initial choices. But even emo Anni was painful to get through. Prior to the second film, the only love story in the galaxy we watched was the ultimately forbidden burgeoning romance between Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher)—who we learned were siblings. Anakin and Padmé’s to be specific. We needed this to be our redemption. Christensen portrayed Anakin as far too socially isolated and deeply repressed. Padmé, though reserved, had some warmth inside, but against her scene partner, you had to wonder what she even saw in him. Star Wars‘ first six films were never known as emotionally rich. Perhaps if there was some nuance to play, we wouldn’t have knocked the chemistry-less duo.

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Which Are Returning for More Seasons?

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2026 is a big year for TV — but which shows do we definitely know are coming back for more seasons?

Paramount+ surprised viewers by renewing Landman for a third season before season 2 came to an end. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman is focused on the West Texas oil industry with a specific focus on crisis executive Tommy Norris and his family. The Paramount+ show, which premiered in 2024, introduced Billy Bob Thornton as the corporate fixer working for an oil titan.

Season 2, which premiered in October, struck viewership records for Paramount+ by achieving over 9.2 million streaming views for its premiere episode in the first two days on service. Views increased from the first season premiere, making it the most watched premiere for any original series for Paramount+.

Boston Blue on CBS is another show that will get more time to grow. The network announced in December 2025 that the Blue Bloods spinoff Boston Blue and Fire Country spinoff Sheriff Country were coming back for a second season.

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The midseason 2026 TV schedule is stacked — but when is your favorite show coming back? On ABC, Grey’s Anatomy is returning after the season 22 fall finale ended with Jo’s (Camilla Luddington) premature emergency C-section. Jo’s fate was unclear and the trailer for the rest of the season hinted at a possible loss. Season […]

“Two new shows on Friday night have become instant hits with audiences quickly embracing Boston Blue and Sheriff Country across broadcast and streaming,” President of CBS Entertainment Amy Reisenbach shared in a statement on Wednesday. “These early renewals reflect the power of character-driven storytelling, compelling narratives and the exceptional talent on both sides of the camera that make these series truly stand out.”

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According to a press release, Sheriff Country has averaged 7.6 million viewers and is “consistently a time period winner” for Friday nights at 8 p.m. Blue Bloods, meanwhile, has brought in 8 million viewers and has “won every Friday night in total viewers.”

Keep scrolling to see which TV shows have been renewed so far for 2026-2027:

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RJ Decker: Renewed for season 2

Shifting Gears: Renewed for season 3

Scrubs: Renewed for season 2

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The Rookie: Renewed for season 9

Will Trent: Renewed for season 5

Apple TV+

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Down Cemetery: Renewed for season 2

For All Mankind: Renewed for season 6
Platonic: Renewed for season 3

CBS

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Boston Blue: Renewed for season 2

CIA: Renewed for season 2

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Sheriff Country: Renewed for season 2

Tracker: Renewed for season 4

Matlock: Renewed for season 3

Elsbeth: Renewed for season 4

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Fire Country: Renewed for season 5

NCIS: Renewed

NCIS: Origins: Renewed for season 3

NCIS: Sydney: Renewed

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Survivor: Renewed

The Amazing Race: Renewed

Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage: Renewed for season 3

The CW

Wild Cards: Renewed for season 3

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Alien: Earth: Renewed for season 2

FOX

Best Medicine: Renewed for season 2

Hallmark

When Calls the Heart: Renewed for season 14

HBO

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Renewed for season 2
House of the Dragon: Renewed for season 4
Task: Renewed for season 2

The Pitt: Renewed for season 3

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All’s Fair: Renewed for season 2
Chad Powers: Renewed for season 2
Love Thy Nader: Renewed for season 2

Paradise: Renewed for season 3
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Renewed for season 4

Netflix

Age of Attraction: Renewed for season 2

Nobody Wants This: Renewed for season 3

Emily in Paris: Renewed for season 6

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Finding Her Edge: Renewed for season 2

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Landman: Renewed for season 3

School Spirits: Renewed for season 4

Peacock

Twisted Metal: Renewed for season 3

Prime Video

Cross: Renewed for season 3

Every Year After: Renewed for season 2

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Why Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Aren’t Having Rhode Island Wedding

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce initially had their sights set on a marvelous coastal wedding, multiple sources exclusively tell Us Weekly.

“Taylor and Travis really wanted their wedding in Rhode Island, and June 13 was the date, but security wouldn’t have worked because it could get out of hand with that kind of scale of an event,” an insider says.

Though everything was initially being planned in Rhode Island — where Swift, 36, has a mansion in the lavish Watch Hill neighborhood of Westerly — the insider notes the pop star had booked multiple venues from coast to coast on different dates.

According to the source, “Ocean House [in Westerly] was planned at one point, and then plans changed to New York.”

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The insider tells Us that Swift’s security “had to assess all the venues to see what made sense.”

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“Rhode Island wasn’t great because the nature of the access and the perimeters were too difficult to secure,” the source explains. “So the main issue with Rhode Island ended up being security.”

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“Everything was being planned in Rhode Island,” added a source. “And so many people wanted to come that plans had to change because it became bigger.”

Swift and Kelce, 36, are now rumored to be tying the knot at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the July 4 holiday weekend. While the exact location and date of the nuptials have not yet been confirmed, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to hint at the wedding taking place in the city during a June 15 press conference earlier this month.

“I am fully confident in the work of the NYPD, as well as our state partners, in delivering that safe experience,” he told reporters. “We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for the [World Cup]. We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run. We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding — all happening at the same time — and we are so excited to welcome the world here.”

Additionally, a permit was filed with NYC in June, the mayor’s spokesperson Dora Pekec confirmed to Us after The New York Times reported on a permit to close the streets surrounding MSG from July 2 to midday July 4 for an event on July 3.

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City sources also confirmed to Us that the Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO), which issues the permits, is in touch with the NYPD regarding a possible influx of street and pedestrian traffic.

Though Swift and Kelce’s Rhode Island wedding plans fell through, the “I Knew It, I Knew You” singer’s Watch Hill mansion had an uptick in action last week when security was spotted swarming the area. A group of unidentified women were reportedly seen on the balcony wearing matching robes — three in black and one in white — sparking speculation about a bachelorette party.

A woman who appeared to be Swift’s childhood friend Abigail Anderson Berard was also seen on the property with her 2-year-old son.

Meanwhile, Travis celebrated what was perceived as his bachelor party in Los Angeles and San Diego. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and his brother, Jason Kelce, as well as Travis’ teammate Patrick Mahomes and others, were spotted at a Chris Lake concert, a Dave Chappelle comedy show, a night out at the members-only Bird Street Club and more.

Swift and Kelce began dating in the summer of 2023 and got engaged in August 2025.

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Why Katy Perry Cancelled Werchter Boutique Festival Set

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Katy Perry has announced that her set at the Werchter Boutique festival in Belgium has been cancelled — and she wasn’t the one to make the difficult decision.

“Sadly my set @WerchterBoutique tonight can’t happen due to a government mandated cancellation because of the incoming inclement weather and crowd safety concerns,” the singer, 41, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, June 27, announcing that the show, unfortunately, would not go on.

“I was backstage at the show in the middle of hair and makeup when this news was delivered, and they gave me no choice. I am just as unhappy as you are,” she continued. “Unfortunately this is beyond my control. But the safety of all 55,000 of you always comes first and foremost.”

Perry was set to perform in Werchter, Belgium, just hours before the show was cancelled. Other artists featured on the festival’s lineup include Pitbull, Mika, Pommelien Thijs, James Arthur, Roxy Dekker and Emmy d’Arc.

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“I am sorry I can’t change the weather, and even sorrier that all of us can’t be together tonight,” Perry concluded on Saturday, alongside a photo of the singer smoking outside wearing a robe, headphones, comfy pajama pants and flip flops. “I was looking forward to benign back after 17 years, I was even gonna wear the same outfit from that 2009 show again. I love you all, and please get home safe.”

Perry also shared a statement from the festival itself, announcing that her set was cancelled and the festivities would end after Pitbull’s performance.

“Following consultation with the Rock Werchter Safety Committee, in which all authorities and the organization are represented, it has been decided that the Werchter Boutique will end at 9pm this evening,” the statement read in part. “This decision was taken in response to the weather forecast, which predicts severe thunderstorms from midnight onwards at the earliest. The governor of Flemish Brabant has also issued a be-alert in this regard.”

The statement continued, “The festival will end after Pitbull’s performance. Katy Perry’s concert will not go ahead. By bringing the festival to a close early, we can ensure that the exit of visitors will proceed in a safe and orderly manner, allowing everyone to return home calmly. The safety and health of everyone present is always our top priority.”

The cancellation comes days after Perry released her latest single “Watch It Burn” on Thursday, June 25, which serves as the sister song to her November 2025 track “Bandaids.”

The song explores the replacement of years of restraint, people-pleasing and silence with the truth, using anger as a vehicle for honesty.

“Said I was too hard to love … For years/ I tried to rise above/ Was only light and love/ But now I’m shut the f*** up,” Perry sings, later adding, “Don’t wanna cause a scene/ But give me the gasoline/ Tonight’s the night/ I light a match/ Throw it hard behind my back/ Gonna try to forgive and forget/ Light a cigarette/ And watch it burn.”

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Chloe Bailey Says Halle Proved Ariel Critics Wrong

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Chloe Bailey has revealed how she felt when her sister, Halle Bailey, received intense criticism over her role in the live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid.”

Halle starred as Ariel, but when the film was released, many people were divided over her casting. Much of the criticism came in the form of racist comments, as some objected to the character being portrayed by a Black actress.

The live-action adaptation of “The Little Mermaid” was one of the most anticipated films of 2023. However, its release was overshadowed by intense criticism from some viewers over Halle Bailey’s casting as Ariel.

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For Chloe, the other half of the musical duo Chloe x Halle, watching the controversy play out was emotionally difficult.

“It broke my heart,” the singer said in a sit-down with Variety.

She added, “Seeing her put so much hard work and time into an iconic role, I just wanted people to see how incredible she was in it, because this was all happening before the movie even came out. But my sister is resilient, and I’m happy she proved all the naysayers wrong.”

Chloe Says Beyoncé Shaped Her From Childhood

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Chloe and Halle first gained major attention in the entertainment industry after posting a cover of Beyoncé’s “Pretty Hurts” in 2013, which caught the superstar’s attention. Beyoncé later signed the sisters to her company, Parkwood Entertainment.

However, Chloe’s connection with the iconic singer began years earlier, when she met her on the set of “The Fighting Temptations,” an encounter that left a lasting impression.

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“I have always been the biggest Beyoncé fan since I was a little girl. Meeting her when I was four, and how kind she was to me on the set, only sparked a greater love for her. She had such a pure spirit that my four-year-old self clung to,” she revealed.

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More than a decade after being signed by Beyoncé, Chloe remains grateful for the singer’s mentorship.

Looking back over the years, she said she appreciates how much the music icon’s presence has shaped and impacted her life and career.

“Being able to study her performances and being a true BeyHive fan and then being able to be signed to her and actually have intellectual conversations with her about life, the industry, and music is something I’ve never taken for granted. I really appreciate her ear,” Chloe noted.

To this day, she still holds onto advice she received from Beyoncé, which focused on handling the noise of the internet.

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“One of the first pieces of advice she gave us was the ’no scroll’ rule: don’t read the comments, don’t read what people are saying, and don’t even let it fill your head up,” the “Have Mercy” singer said.

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As for her and her sister’s success in the entertainment industry, Chloe believes their close bond played a major role.

“We had each other. We were never going through anything alone. We would act together, sing together, and were each other’s best friends,” she said.

According to the singer, having someone to lean on who fully understood what she was going through was a “saving grace,” one she remains grateful for, even as they now appear to be pursuing solo career paths.

“I’m grateful that we had each other growing up in this industry. You know how they say to never walk down the street by yourself and always have a friend with you? It was almost like that,” Chloe also noted.

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Chloe and Halle’s most recent musical collaboration is the track “so i can feel again,” released on October 24, 2025, as part of Halle’s debut solo album, “love?… or something like it.”

Before that, their last joint project was in June 2020 on their sophomore studio album, “Ungodly Hour,” after which they took a hiatus from performing as a duo.

Speaking about the group, Chloe clarified that they have not split and still plan to release music together.

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“The band never broke up! We just had different endeavors happening at different times,” Chloe said.

“We’ve both been strengthening who we are as individuals, so when the music comes back as a duo it’ll be even better. We’ve strengthened the two halves of the heart,” she added.

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Sci-Fi Survival Series Was An Early Victim Of Netflix And Now My Mom Won’t Forgive Them

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It’s common knowledge that Netflix will pull the plug on shows the moment the almighty algorithm says they’ll make more money by cutting ties now. The most recent victim of this sudden cancellation habit was The Boroughs, a sci-fi mystery series about residents of a retirement community. 10 years ago, Netflix cancelled Between, another sci-fi mystery series about the residents of Pretty Lake after everyone over the age of 22 was killed by a virus. I never knew Between existed until my mother was talking about it, looked up if Netflix canceled it early, found out it ends on a cliffhanger, and immediately became annoyed with the world’s largest streaming service. 

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My mom thinks when Netflix cancels a show, whether it’s The Boroughs, Between, 1899, Santa Clarita Diet, or even Mindhunter, the streamer should have a notice on the show’s landing page that it’s incomplete. Let the audience know that the show ends on a cliffhanger and never gets to the proverbial fireworks factory. It should be a scarlet letter of shame for the streamer when they pull the plug before a show finds an audience. 

That said, Between was never going to be a hit on the level of Stranger Things or You, two shows that the streamer allowed to reach an ending. Between follows the kids of Pretty Lake after a virus kills everyone over 22 and they are trapped in a quarantine zone. It’s Under the Dome if it was a Canadian CW show, and the only highlight is Jeanette McCurdy as pregnant teen Wiley. It’s not a great show, but there’s also been a lot worse in the ensuing decade, and I can’t help but think it was a few years too early. 

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Between was able to air two seasons of six episodes each, and while it technically was never canceled, it was dropped after the Season 2 finale in 2016 without anything as simple as a press release. If nothing else, it was a small hit in Canada, pulling in over 3 million viewers on average during its run on Canadian TV. There’s shows airing now on broadcast television that would kill to reach 3 million viewers, heck, that’s more than the average CW show pulled in and those aired forever. 

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Ironically, Netflix found a gold mine when it saved shows from the networks instead of cancelling them. Another sci-fi mystery series, Manifest, was saved from NBC after it topped the Netflix streaming charts. Deservedly so, as the show about a plane that vanishes for five and a half years, but no one on flight noticed the team pass, is one of the best sci-fi shows of the decade. Lucifer was canceled by Fox after three seasons, until Netflix saved it and let it run for three more. 

Some shows take awhile to find an audience. The Office, Parks and Recreation, Breaking Bad, Manifest, all of them stumbled when they first aired before either ironing out the kinks for the two former, and hitting streaming for the two latter. Between may have never been a huge hit, but in the age of TikTok, a teen-focused sci-fi survival series has the potential to catch on. Netflix’s lack of patience means we’ll never know, and let’s be honest, we’d all love to know before starting a series if it has a proper ending or not. Netflix, my mom is right, get on that. 

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Hide Bald Patches With Hair Fibers That Create a Fuller Look

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If thinning hair has you relying on strategic parting, volumizing sprays and a little wishful thinking, there’s a quick fix beauty shoppers have been swearing by for years. The cult-favorite Toppik Hair Building Fibers instantly create the appearance of fuller, thicker hair by concealing sparse areas and bald patches in seconds.

Made from natural keratin protein, the same protein found in your hair, Toppik Hair Building Fibers are designed to blend seamlessly with existing strands for natural-looking coverage. Here’s how it works: the tiny fibers carry a static charge that helps them cling to individual hairs, creating the illusion of density and volume wherever hair appears thin. Unlike powders or root touch-up sprays that can sometimes look flat or obvious, these fibers mimic the look of real hair, making them a favorite among those dealing with thinning at the crown, temples, hairline or part.

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Get the Toppik Hair Building Fibers for $25 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

To use, start with clean, dry, styled hair, then gently shake the fibers over any areas where the scalp is visible. As the fibers attach to your strands, you’ll notice sparse spots begin to look fuller almost instantly. Once you’ve achieved your desired coverage, lightly pat the area to distribute the fibers evenly, then finish with hairspray for extra staying power. The result? Natural-looking fullness that can withstand wind, sweat and everyday activities.

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One Amazon reviewer who called it a “life saver” said: “Best invention ever for women’s hair loss or hair thinning. It’s basically hair makeup for bald patches & thickener for thinning hair. Never leave the house without it on.”

If you’ve been searching for a fast, affordable way to make thinning hair look fuller, this is it. Add the Toppik Hair Building Fibers to your cart now!

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Fans Defend Rosie O’Donnell Over Whitney Houston Support

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Rosie O’Donnell is getting candid about her past relationship with the late Whitney Houston. Speaking with Andy Cohen on an episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” the former “The View” co-host said that she once tried to intervene when she believed Houston was headed down the wrong path and claimed she was met with a bit of resistance.

O’Donnell’s comments about Whitney Houston came around the same time talk show host Oprah received backlash from the public after claiming that the “I Will Always Love You” singer fell off her “Oprah” soundstage in the early 2000s due to being high on drugs.

“I’m the kind of friend that always tells a friend when I think they’re in trouble, which doesn’t always make the friendships last,” O’Donnell told the “Real Housewives” executive producer on a recent episode of “WWHL.”

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As the conversation continued, O’Donnell said she became worried about Houston when the singer reportedly missed the screening of a “Cinderella” program she produced, which O’Donnell called “a big deal.”

“I remember thinking this is like the beginning of the end and somebody needs to help her now,” O’Donnell said. “Everybody gets lost in their life, and when you’re in the public eye, you get lost very nationally…but we can’t pretend we don’t see what we see.”

And while some were appreciative of O’Donnell’s care and concern, the media personality said that some members of her team told her to mind her own business. “As someone who cares about her and who loves her and wants her legacy to remain, I just wanted to let you know that this is doing her a disservice,” she said.

Fans Back O’Donnell For Attempting To Save Houston

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Houston fans responded to O’Donnell’s statements, praising the 64-year-old for having her friend’s back when she needed it most.

“A real friend always tells the truth, even when that truth may be hard to hear,” someone wrote, while another said, “Rosie sounds like she is a truly nice, kind, caring person. Love her even more.”

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Other users chimed in, posting, “She may not have always been super close to Whitney, but what she did was the mark of a TRUE friend. Love Whitney, love Rosie.”

A fourth wrote, “She was tearing up when talking about Whitney. Everyone deserves a friend like Rosie.”

Oprah Faces Backlash After Saying Whitney Houston Was On Drugs During 2009 Talk Show Appearance

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According to a previous report from The Blast, Oprah recently received a strong rebuke from the public after she spoke about Houston and her alleged 2009 drug use during a Cannes Lions appearance.

“The first interview I did with her when we’d gone behind stage and I asked her about her intention, she was clean, but the day she came to my show then to perform in front of the audience, she was not, and she fell off of the stage,” the “Color Purple” actress claimed.

She went on to say that she then “begged” her studio audience to keep quiet about the situation, and another person claimed that the TV personality even threatened to fire her staff if the rumors got out.

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One user on Instagram clapped back at Oprah, saying, “I feel like we could respect her memory better than talking about this publicly a decade plus after she passed,” while another user wrote, “Oh, wow, and you thought this was a perfect time to mention this?”

Whitney Houston’s Estate Fires Back At Oprah’s Claims, Saying The Singer Was ‘Not High’ During Her Appearance

Houston’s estate manager, Pat Houston, wasted no time firing back at Oprah, denying her claims that the singer fell due to being high on drugs.

While Houston’s estate confirmed that she did fall, they said her stumble was due to her unfamiliarity with the stage rather than her being intoxicated.

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Before Houston’s sudden death in 2012, the singer dealt with addiction struggles, a fact her estate confirmed in their statement.

“Like many people, she faced personal battles, but it is inaccurate and unfair to attach that struggle to every performance or every chapter of her life,” the statement read. “What the studio audience witnessed on stage was the result of discipline, talent, and commitment—not the assumptions others project.”

Houston’s Hairstylist Also Slammed Oprah For Allegedly Lying About Mishap

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In addition to Houston’s estate, her personal hairstylist, Tiffanie Dixon, also defended the singer against claims that she was high during her appearance on the “Oprah” show.

“It’s not true. She fell because they did not rope off the stage… I was standing right there,” Dixon said.

She revealed that Oprah’s comments about her former client “disturbed” her, prompting her to tell the world that the renowned talk show host was allegedly lying. “There’s no truth and no validity… It’s a lie… She’s got a lot of nerve,” she added.

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Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid’s Relationship Timeline

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Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid Split After a Decade: Report

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Courteney Cox and Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid have reportedly called it quits after more than 10 years together.

Multiple outlets, including People and The Daily Mail, reported on Saturday, June 27, that Cox, 62, and McDaid, 49, recently ended their longtime relationship.

Neither the Friends alum nor McDaid have publicly addressed their reported separation. Us Weekly has reached out to reps for both Cox and McDaid for comment but did not hear back at the time of publication..

Cox and McDaid were last publicly spotted together at the US Open in September 2025, twinning in black while watching Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz’s match in the men’s singles final tournament.

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Months earlier, Cox celebrated McDaid’s 48th birthday.

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“Happy birthday to the man who can do most anything,” she wrote via Instagram in July 2025 in a since-deleted tribute. “”I love you always J ♥️♥️♥️.”

Cox and McDaid began in 2013 after they were introduced by mutual friend Ed Sheeran. Cox and McDaid got engaged the following year, briefly separating before eventually reconciling.

“He’s not my fiancé. We were engaged to be married, but now we’re just together,” Cox said on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in January 2019, clarifying the status of the pair’s previous engagement. “We broke off our engagement, and he moved to England, then we got back together, and it’s actually better than it was before.”

Cox later revealed that going to therapy and setting “boundaries” helped her find her way back to McDaid.

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“I’m so thankful for that breakup because when we got back together it was a different relationship, but also because it really taught me how I operated in the world,” Cox said on a 2024 episode of Minnie Driver’s “Minnie Questions” podcast. “[I could understand] what were the things from my childhood that I needed, whether it was to be adored by men, things that I didn’t know how to let go, to be in a relationship, to not take things personally, my boundaries. I just went into myself.”

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According to Cox, it was “really intense” when McDaid initially ended their engagement.

“I didn’t know it was coming,” she said at the time. “I was in so much pain, I also don’t like surprises. And he’s an incredible human being so he wasn’t trying to surprise me. He was in that much pain in the relationship. There was that much that needed to be dealt with that he had to protect himself around his heart.”

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Cox was previously married to David Arquette, with whom she shares 22-year-old daughter Coco, from 1999 to 2013.

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Before Netflix’s Anticipated Spin-Off, You Need To Watch This Stellar 3-Part Series

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From Stranger Things to Heartbreak High, Netflix is full of coming-of-age stories that cater to its teen audiences and beyond. Among the best in the genre is Heartstopper, a romance series that first premiered on April 22, 2022, and is based on the graphic novel series written and illustrated by Alice Oseman. Starring Kit Connor and Joe Locke, the series not only put these two actors on the map, but depicted one of the streaming platform’s most heartfelt, diverse and chart-topping romances to date.

After coming out with three seasons, however, Heartstopper is changing it up in its final hurrah. On July 17, 2026, Netflix will be releasing Heartstopper Forever, a spin-off movie with the last chapter of Nick (Connor) and Charlie’s (Locke) love story. The movie will no doubt bring back the magic that made Heartstopper so endearing for three seasons, all while promising an unexpected and potentially tumultuous ending for the characters viewers have gotten to know and love.

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‘Heartstopper’ Is Netflix’s Best Teen Romance Series

Before getting into the spin-off movie, viewers who haven’t seen any of Heartstopper yet should first tune into the series. Going back to Season 1, the series follows a shy, openly gay student named Charlie as he’s paired in class with Nick, a charming rugby player who, by all accounts, is straight. As their friendship blossoms, however, Nick makes major revelations about his own sexuality, while Charlie comes to terms with the bullying he’s faced in the past, and the lingering effects it’s had on his personal life and self-esteem. Together with their ride-or-die friends, Charlie and Nick navigate teenhood and their feelings together, with literal sparks flying between them when they’re around each other. All in all, the series manages to be an uplifting, bubbly romantic comedy, all while not shying away from major dilemmas, internal struggles and the classic growing pains of becoming an adult.


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Throughout its three seasons, Heartstopper has established itself as one of Netflix’s best teen dramas. When Season 1 was first released, the series became an overnight sensation, reaching over 53.46 million hours viewed in its first three weeks. Two years later, Season 2 drew 55.5 million hours viewed in the same amount of time, with Season 3 achieving similar success. The critical acclaim of the series has been ever more impressive, reaching an average 98% among critics on Rotten Tomatoes in all three seasons, with Seasons 1 and 3 earning a rare 100%.

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What Can Viewers Expect From ‘Heartstopper Forever’?

As viewers of the series eagerly await the spin-off movie coming out next month, there are already some clues as to what the new and final chapter will entail. Directed by Wash Westmoreland, Heartstopper Forever will take off from where Season 3 ended, as Nick continues to explore universities and what it would mean for his and Charlie’s relationship if he were to move far away, while Charlie embarks on his last year at Truham Grammar School while dealing with his mental health struggles. Joining Connor and Locke in the feature-length finale are William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser, Rhea Norwood, and Leila Khan. A synopsis for the third season reads:

“After Season 3, the couple is inseparable. But, with Nick preparing to leave for university and Charlie finding new independence at school, the reality of a long-distance relationship begins to weigh on them. Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet.”

With that said, while it might be disappointing for Heartstopper fans to hear that their beloved show will be coming to an end, the series is promising a satisfying, heartfelt finale that will not only please viewers and critics alike, but will surely top the charts. Since 2022, Heartstopper has become one of Netflix’s most moving and successful teen shows, and its spin-off feature-film finale will likely only continue that trend, and end on a high note.


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