Dainty heels have their place, but if you want comfort, ease and rich vibes in one, check out Kate Hudson‘s latest footwear move. Her luxe slip-ons appear intentionally ‘ugly,’ so it’s no wonder the chic style lands in cool-mom wardrobes. At only $36, Hudson’s fall-ready look is flying off the shelves!

Spotted bumping into friends in Los Angeles, the actress rocked a slouchy button-up, simple lounge pants, a printed scarf and trendy suede slip-ons that pulled the whole outfit together. If you’ve been searching for that same low-key, California-cool moment, this identical Amazon pair delivers.

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These Coutgo Suede Clogs are as close as you can get to Hudson’s without the designer receipt, and they’re secretly as comfortable as sneakers. In other words, you can run errands, meet a friend for wine and walk your dog without begging to switch into ‘comfy shoes.’ These chic wonders are the comfy shoes.

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When September hits, you may think it’s time to pull out your Chelsea boots. Well, not this year. Rich girls in New York, London and beyond are wearing elevated, luxe-looking shoes instead, and we found 13 chic pairs that capture the aesthetic. These polished sneakerinas, Mary Janes, mules and more are the ticket to high-class […]

Speaking of which, one five-star shopper summed up their charm perfectly: “They’re really cute and elevate a jean and sweater outfit more so than tennis shoes while still being comfortable.”

“The combination of the molded cork and the memory foam layer is a total game-changer,” another happy reviewer raved. “They completely cradle your feet, making them comfortable enough to wear all day without any fatigue.”

Pair these wear-everywhere slip-ons with wide-leg denim, a soft cashmere pullover and one of those scarves you keep meaning to wear more often. Suddenly, your Saturday coffee run has Hudson energy, effortlessly.

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It’s no secret that European rich moms drape expensive-looking knits over their shoulders. Emily Ratajkowski may live in New York City, but her outfit screamed ‘Parisian socialite,’ thanks to one outfit piece. We found the Euro-chic look for only $15!

At the Loewe womenswear fall and winter show in Paris, Ratajkowski skipped the fancy moment entirely and went for something quieter: a navy shawl sweater draped over her shoulders and knotted casually in front, paired with simple trousers and a bag. This shawl style totally makes the outfit.

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This Huablo Knit Shawl comes in a deep blue that’s almost identical to Ratajkowski’s, and it has that lightweight, hangs-just-right quality that makes it appear effortless. The faux knot is much more secure than a regular one, so you don’t have to readjust.

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Better yet, the comfy fabric mimics cashmere without the dry-clean-only anxiety, and shoppers say it delivers. One happy reviewer wrote, “Neutral color to match any outfit, feel like cashmere, fit any size and easy to take a long on a trip or when the weather becomes cooler. Fall and spring-ready.”

Clearly, this classy piece is incredibly practical for real life. As another Amazon shopper put it, “If you have a strappy dress but don’t want to show your back for whatever reason (at work or something), you can add this to it and you look appropriate and classy without getting hot.” Jeans, lounge sets, you name it, this piece elevates any ensemble.

Ratajkowski’s European-looking shawl style makes getting ready a breeze, especially during the transitional season. Whether for dinner reservations, a chilly office or a fall flight to somewhere better, this piece turns any outfit into a look — no Loewe budget required.

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John Galliano has withdrawn from a planned exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, ending plans for the showcase that was expected to inspire the theme of the 2027 Met Gala. The decision comes amid renewed scrutiny of the fashion designer’s controversial past.

Now, reports indicate that the Anti-Defamation League CEO, Jonathan Greenblatt, had urged Met officials to cancel the Galliano-themed event.

On August 31, fashion designer John Galliano and Met Gala officials released a statement that the 2027 “John Galliano: Horizons” exhibition will no longer proceed, as The Blast reported.

The news came after months of scrutiny over the Met Gala theme, which courted controversy because it would have honored Galliano despite his history of antisemitic and racist remarks. The timing of the exhibition’s planned opening on Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Remembrance Day, also drew heavy criticism.

In 2011, Galliano was arrested in Paris after verbally accosting a couple with antisemitic remarks. He was charged, and later convicted, of making “public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race, or ethnicity.” The following year, then French President François Hollande stripped Galliano of his Legion of Honor, the most prestigious medal awarded by the French Republic.

ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt Reportedly Had A Crisis Meeting With Met Officials

With antisemitism at crisis levels, the Met honoring John Galliano at this moment was misguided, and even Galliano ultimately recognized what the Met should have done from the start. This was the wrong move at the wrong moment. Timing matters.

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The official announcement from The Met stated that The Met CEO, Max Hollein, and Galliano had “thoughtful discussions” and decided not to continue with the exhibition.

Now, several sources claim that Jonathan Greenblatt, the CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, met with Hollein and another Met board member to discuss the controversial Met Gala theme. One source told Page Six that the decision to cancel the exhibition was based on “a combination of things,” but Greenblatt made the Jewish community’s voice heard.

“[Greenblatt] was urging them to reverse the decision on the Galliano show,” the source noted.

Following Galliano’s announcement, Greenblatt took to X and said the Galliano exhibit was “the wrong move at the wrong moment.”

The CEO Also Met With Anna Wintour And Andrew Bolton About The Met Gala

Greenblatt, together with a few rabbis, reportedly also met with Met Trustee Anna Wintour and Curator in Charge Andrew Bolton about the controversial Met Gala.

Galliano has apologized multiple times for his past antisemitic remarks, and according to a report by The New York Times, many Jewish leaders believed the designer’s “repentance was genuine.” However, Greenblatt later clarified his remarks to the outlet, saying that some parts of his statement were not printed in the report.

On X, he posted the full statement and expressed hope that The Met officials would respond accordingly.

Anna Wintour Commends John Galliano For His Courage

The “John Galliano: Horizons” theme for the 2027 Met Gala was announced in July. Shortly after, Wintour released a statement: “There is no one more deserving of an exhibition of this scale than John Galliano… His career isn’t defined by a single moment.”

According to reports, The Met was well aware that honoring Galliano was controversial, yet they decided to proceed. Along with the announcement, the press release noted that the exhibit would touch on the designer’s past.

“Alongside Galliano’s extraordinary creative accomplishments, the exhibition will address the derogatory conduct that fundamentally altered his career and public reception,” The Met noted, adding that the exhibit will also highlight “ethical accountability.”

Following the cancellation, Wintour said Galliano’s decision to withdraw was “very courageous” and “a measure of the man he is.”

Will The 2027 Met Gala Move Forward?

With no theme for next year’s Met Gala, many are wondering whether the event will still push forward. Since the event’s launch in 1948, the annual celebration has only been canceled a handful of times. It takes about five months or more to plan fashion’s biggest night, leaving plenty of time for organizers to regroup.

Per The Met’s press release, more information about how the 2027 costume exhibition will proceed will be announced at a later time.

In summer 2021, one of the year’s most acclaimed crime thrillers was released, starring an ensemble cast led by Don Cheadle and Benicio del Toro. It is often considered a suitable successor to Ben Affleck’s The Town, as both films depict crime missions that begin simply but escalate into much larger and more perilous situations than the criminals anticipate. However, unlike The Town, which emphasizes emotional depth, this film focuses more on conspiracy and maintains a sense of uncertainty, keeping viewers guessing.

Directed by Oscar-winning Steven Soderbergh, No Sudden Move is a crime masterpiece that deserves more than one watch. Written by Ed Solomon, the film follows small-time criminals hired to steal what they believe is a simple document. When their plan fails badly, their quest to find out who hired them and their true goal takes them through various levels of the racially divided, fast-changing city. Set in Detroit in 1954, No Sudden Move combines a classic noir-style heist with corporate conspiracy, using the city’s evolving social and industrial setting as a key element of the story.

‘No Sudden Move’ Is One of HBO Max’s Best Crime Thrillers

Five years after its original release, No Sudden Move is enjoying a resurgence on HBO Max, consistently ranking among the Top 10 U.S. films for over a week. Currently, it holds the sixth spot, nestled between Mortal Kombat II and Tim Curry’s It. This resurgence is noteworthy, especially considering it received high praise from critics upon its premiere, particularly for Soderbergh’s direction and unique visual style, as well as the performances of its ensemble cast.

Similar to The Town, No Sudden Move holds a Certified Fresh 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus noting, “While it may not be on par with his best crime capers, No Sudden Move finds Soderbergh on entertainingly familiar ground and making the most of an excellent cast.” In addition to Cheadle and Del Toro, the ensemble cast includes Matt Damon, David Harbour, Jon Hamm (who also stars in The Town), Amy Seimetz, Brendan Fraser, Kieran Culkin, Noah Jupe, Craig Grant, Julia Fox, Frankie Shaw, Ray Liotta, and Bill Duke.

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Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber’s appearance at a star-studded Santa Barbara wedding took an unexpected turn when an animated exchange between the couple caught attention. 

The pair were celebrating alongside other high-profile guests when Hailey appeared to speak emphatically to Justin before the two walked away in opposite directions. 

The moment prompted questions about whether tension had surfaced between the spouses, although an expert who examined their body language offered a more measured interpretation of what viewers actually saw.

Justin Bieber and his wife attended the wedding of Finneas O’Connell and Claudia Sulewski in Santa Barbara on Saturday, joining the celebrity guests gathered for the celebration. 

The “Baby” singer later shared cozy snaps from the event on Instagram, but another moment between the couple presented a noticeably different picture.

During the festivities, Justin and Hailey were seen talking animatedly beneath the Southern California sun. 

Hailey appeared particularly expressive, using dramatic hand gestures while speaking before walking away from her husband. 

Justin also headed in another direction, leaving the pair temporarily separated after the exchange.

The scene was enough to attract attention, particularly because of the way Hailey looked back toward Justin as he walked away. 

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Jake Reiner has reportedly wed his fiancée, Maria Gilfillan, eight months after the deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner.

The private ceremony was held earlier this month, TMZ and People reported on Monday, August 31. No other details about the wedding were immediately available.

Jake, 35, previously offered a glimpse into his relationship with Gilfillan via Instagram last October when they attended another couple’s wedding in Las Vegas.

“The first ever wedding in Vegas was a success. Congrats to the Slacks,” he wrote at the time.

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News of the couple’s nuptials follows a week after Jake opened up in detail about the aftermath of his parents’ murders for the first time in an interview with Los Angeles’ KABC-TV.

“It’s been eight months. It feels like eight years at the same time, and it also feels like eight minutes,” Jake told KABC-TV’s Mark Cota-Robles in an interview that aired on Thursday, August 27. “Every moment that I wake up, I’m reminded of my reality.”

Rob and Michele — who shared children Jake, Nick and Romy — were found dead inside their Brentwood, California, home on December 14, 2025. Within hours of their deaths, Nick, 32, was arrested and subsequently charged with two counts of first-degree murder. (Nick has pleaded not guilty.)

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman recently described Rob and Michele’s deaths as a “profound betrayal by someone who was loved and trusted” by the couple.

“The indictment unsealed today also adds a special circumstance allegation that the defendant committed the murders by means of lying in wait,” Hochman, 62, said on August 12. “We hope that by having a grand jury return an indictment in this case it will bring us one step closer to a trial and achieving justice.”

In the wake of their parents’ deaths, Jake and sister Romy, 28, released a statement addressing “the unimaginable pain [they were] experiencing every moment of the day.”

“The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience,” the siblings told TMZ on December 17. “They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”

Their statement continued, “We are grateful for the outpouring of condolences, kindness, and support we have received not only from family and friends but people from all walks of life. We now ask for respect and privacy, for speculation to be tempered with compassion and humanity, and for our parents to be remembered for the incredible lives they lived and the love they gave.”

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Rob Reiner and wife Michele Reiner’s children Jake and Romy Reiner testified before the grand jury in brother Nick Reiner’s murder case. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office confirmed to People on Wednesday, August 19, that Jake, 35, and Romy, 28, went before the grand jury that indicted Nick, 32, on murder charges. (Rob […]

Jake told KABC-TV earlier this month that he was still struggling to come to terms with the loss of “half” of his family.

“I mean [Nick is] in jail so, you know it’s — it’s like I physically lost my parents and then Nick was arrested and it’s like, now it’s just me and Romy,” he explained.

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He later confirmed that he has not spoken to his brother, Nick, since the murders took place.

“For me, [grief] manifests into anger, it manifests into rage, into how unfair this was, how I didn’t get a say in what happened,” he acknowledged. “I didn’t get to stop it from happening. I had no choice in the matter, and I just have to accept the reality of it. And to me, that’s one of the most infuriating parts of all of this.”

Nick will be back in court on September 15 to hash out details for a preliminary hearing.

Summer is drawing to a close, and once more, the seasonal shift is occurring. Soon, the long summer days will be replaced by a colder autumn chill. Pumpkin-spiced lattes and sweaters will be back in fashion, and the summer fun will have to wait until next year. But summer’s not over yet. There’s still time to get one last hit of the season before fall comes along.

Palm Springs is the answer. The sci-fi romcom is the perfect movie to end the summer with, serving as a great transition between the two seasons. The sunny California setting and wild side quests capture the energy of summer while bringing up the topic of change. Full of time loop adventures, dangerous car chases, and a surprising emotional undertone, Palm Springs is a riotous good time. Starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, Palm Springs is a chaotically enjoyable mix of time travel and romance that feels unlike anything else in its subgenre.

‘Palm Springs’ Turns Time Travel into an Existential Romcom

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Sarah (Cristin Milioti) wakes up on November 9th on the day of her sister’s wedding, depressed and unfulfilled. She’s disconnected from her family, struggling with borderline alcoholism, and holding onto a terrible secret. That evening at the reception, she meets Nyles (Andy Samberg), a wedding crasher without care. The two sneak off into the desert but when Nyles is attacked by a strange hunter (J.K. Simmons), Sarah follows Nyles into a cave. When Sara wakes up the next morning, she realizes it’s still November 9th — and she is stuck in a time loop with Nyles. Nyles reveals that he’s been trapped in the time loop for a long time, and no matter what he does, there’s no way to break the cycle.

The film behaves as many time loop stories do, with a sequence of the trapped characters engaging in consequence-free adventures, only to wake up on the same day time and time again. In a fashion reminiscent of Groundhog Day, the two characters test the limits of their situation and take advantage of the endless cycle. Sarah and Nyles spend the movie breaking into empty homes, getting into wild fights at bars, and growing closer to each other. Nyles, having been alone in the time loop, is overjoyed to have someone to share it with, but Sarah quickly grows nihilistic about her situation. What’s the point of living if each day is the same? How can Sarah find purpose when she’s trapped reliving the same day over and over again? When secrets are unearthed, Sarah and Nyles realize they can’t exist in the time loop forever, even if it means risking everything to escape.

Stuck in Time? ‘Palm Springs’ Shows You Might Need to Make a Change

Stories with time loops play with the concept of time in a way that makes audiences reconsider it. What would it truly be like to relive the same day countless times, unable to break free from the cycle? Often, the characters stuck in time recount how they’ve lived their lives thus far. Phil (Bill Murray) in Groundhog Day realized he spent too much time being close-minded and unfeeling, deciding to make a new effort in his life. Russian Doll saw Nadia (Natasha Lyonne) coming to terms with her troubled childhood and her complicated relationship with her mother. Time loops allow characters to reflect on their habits and encourage them to make changes they otherwise might not have initiated.

What these time loop stories demonstrate is the importance of change. The passage of time cannot be stopped, and in many ways, that is a good thing. Palm Springs focuses on the characters’ fear of change and growth. Nyles is afraid to move on while Sarah doesn’t want to face up to her actions. They are stuck in a literal time loop but also in their harmful mindsets that holds them back from evolving. It’s only when Sarah and Nyles decide to make a change in themselves that they find hope to escape the loop.

The end of summer is a transitional period for many people. For some, autumn is welcomed, while others have a harder time letting go of the sunnier months. Change can be hard, especially when the status-quo feels comfortable and familiar. Palm Springs encapsulates the complicated feelings about change in such a smart way. At first glance, the film seems like a ‘feel good’ summer flick, but there is a deeper message waiting to be addressed. The film’s conversations on time, change, and stepping outside comfortable habits make it a fun and thought-provoking movie that fits right in with the end of summer. Paired with Cristin Milioti’s stellar performance and Andy Samberg’s comedic flair, Palm Springs will have viewers laughing and leave them pondering what change means to them.

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Jessi Draper is firmly in her girlfriend era, seemingly confirming her relationship status with Marciano Brunette courtesy of some PDA-filled pics.

“Do these photos make me look like a girlfriend?” Jessi, 34, playfully asked via Instagram on Monday, August 31, alongside photos of the pair enjoying a recent European vacation. One pic featured Marciano, 33, andThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star laying on top of each other in what appears to be a plaza in Italy.

Jessi also shared pictures of her kissing Marciano in front of a Valentino store, the pair laughing together in an undisclosed location and the seemingly confirmed couple cuddling up at a table while enjoying a meal.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper has Us doing a double take with her latest photo shoot. Jessi, 33, teamed up with Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette for a steamy new shoot that photographer Rachel Cook shared via Instagram on Thursday, April 9. Jessi infamously admitted to having an emotional affair with Marciano, 32, […]

In one photo, Marciano carried Jessi, while in another he was seen hugging her during what appeared to be a photo shoot.

The couple ended their upload with three professional pictures, all of which were steamy and showed off their undeniable chemistry.

Us has reached out to Hulu and Jessi’s rep for comment regarding the status of their relationship.

“I’m so blessed 🥹❤️,” Marciano wrote in the comments section of the post.

The Vanderpump Villa star later called Jessi, “The most beautiful, gorgeous, hottt [sic], sexiest girlfriend in the whole world 😍🔥.”

A few of Jessi’s Mormon Wives costars gave their stamp of approval on the duo seemingly going Instagram official in the comments section.

Taylor Frankie Paul replied, “These pictures show you’re happy with him❤️ the rest doesn’t matter.”

Mayci Neeley, meanwhile, teased, “It looks official 👀😘.”

Jessi and Marciano have been tip-toeing around their relationship status since they admitted to having an emotional affair while Jessi was married to Jordan Ngatikaura.

After meeting on season 2 of Vanderpump Villa in 2024, Jessi downplayed her connection with Marciano. However, the twosome later revealed that they were emotionally involved.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Draper responded to a report claiming “sparks might be flying” between her and Vanderpump Villa’s Marciano Brunette. After TMZ published photos of Jessi, 33, cozying up to Marciano, also 33, on Sunday, April 19, the outlet shared the images via its Instagram account. “Looks like sparks might be […]

“Having an affair on-camera definitely shook up my life a little bit,” Jessi told Vulture in an interview published in May. “But I hope to inspire, and learn from my mistakes, and hopefully let people know that everyone does make mistakes and it’s OK.”

In the wake of the scandal, Jordan, 32, filed for divorce from Jessi in March after five years of marriage. The exes share two children: son Jagger, 6, and daughter Jovi, 3.

The following month, Jessi and Marciano sparked romance speculation after they were spotted together in Nashville and then seen kissing at Hulu’s Get Real House.

“He’s one on the roster,” Jessi told Entertainment Tonight in April, after she was photographed in Marciano’s arms. “You know, one of many.”

The pair added fuel to the fire in May when they attended the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas together, posing for photos on the red carpet.

Jessi, however, denied they were an item as she spoke with reporters at the awards show.

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“I’m single, going through a divorce, and dating around, having fun,” she told E! News at the time.

Marciano, for his part, revealed in early June that he was falling fast for the JZ Styles owner.

“I would say that currently we are dating, but we are not exclusive,” Marciano explained on an episode of the Hulu’s “Get Real” podcast when asked about his and Jessi’s relationship status. “Hence the point of you asking a girl to be your girlfriend. I have not done that.”

There is nothing worse than hearing your favorite television show has been cancelled. When you get attached to certain characters, or there’s a cliffhanger season finale, it can be heartbreaking to find out you won’t be getting to dive back into this world that you’ve come to love. Luckily, for the many fans of ABC’s hit series, The Rookie, a recent announcement suggests that our favorite police procedural won’t be added to that dreaded cancellation list anytime soon.

‘The Rookie’ Showrunner Has Re-Upped His Contract

Since it debuted in 2018, The Rookie has given us eight seasons of non-stop action and characters that draw us in. Throughout more than 140 episodes, Nathan Fillion has led a cast that never fails to keep us on the edge of our seats. But there are no guarantees when it comes to television, and any sign of a lack of support from the network can indicate a show is nearing its cancellation. Now, we’ve learned that ABC has no intention of letting The Rookie sign off in the near future. Creator and showrunner Alexi Hawley has just extended his overall deal with Lionsgate Television for several more years, and Lionsgate is the head studio that produces The Rookie. With this contract, Hawley will continue developing series exclusively for Lionsgate. Not only will The Rookie stay where it is, but Hawley’s new spin-off, The Rookie: North, is also part of the package. Hawley also has a drama series titled The Envoy that is in development with HBO Max, all under the Lionsgate umbrella.

The Rookie has already been renewed for Season 9, which is set to premiere in January 2027. And while Hawley’s new contract isn’t a guarantee for an endless run for the series, it does suggest that it would be unlikely for the show to be cancelled right away. This encouraging news comes after several shows in recent years have been complicated by the showrunner leaving the studio or network. For example, Prime Video’s Mr. & Mrs. Smith was quickly renewed after Season 1 aired in 2024. However, when showrunner Francesca Sloane‘s deal with Amazon MGM Studios ended, the show found itself in limbo. Production has now begun with a new showrunner, Anna Ouyang Moench, but the series has already faced significant delays.

A similar story has shown up with Netflix’s cancellation after one season of The Boroughs. The series seemed to be a ratings hit for the streamer, but when the cancellation was announced, many suspected that the true reason behind its demise was The Duffer Brothers leaving Netflix to sign a contract with Paramount. With these examples, it makes even more sense why Rookie fans can breathe a little easier with Hawley’s extended contract.

‘The Rookie’ Is Only Gaining in Popularity

For most network shows, there’s a significant drop in ratings as each season progresses. So far into its run, it’d be easy to assume that The Rookie has its best days behind it. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, The Rookie seems to have found a brand-new audience through TikTok, with younger viewers deciding to binge-watch past seasons and then tune into the most recent episodes.

The procedural has already landed more than 12.8 billion minutes of viewing in the US in the first half of 2026 alone. With this level of success, it’s no surprise that ABC greenlit the spin-off so quickly.

It’s reassuring that Hawley and The Rookie won’t be going anywhere. Season 8 of the series left off with a whole host of storylines that viewers will want to see explored more in future episodes. The biggest cliffhanger of the series occurs in the Season 8 finale when the beloved couple, Chenford, find themselves kidnapped by the show’s recent big, bad villain, Heath Everett (Jeffrey Vincent Parise). There have also been hints that we might get a brand-new rookie, which could create a bunch of new and exciting plot points for the series. Police procedurals often have plenty to offer throughout a long run, and with Hawley’s commitment to stay the course, it looks like we won’t have to worry about leaving the Mid-Wilshire Police Department behind for a long time to come.

Seasons 1–8 of The Rookie are available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. Season 9 is set to premiere in January 2027.

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Fewer fandoms in pop culture currently have it as hard fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. As fun, charming, and enjoyable as the original series remains after decades, this particular franchise has been facing many difficulties recently as it tries to come back to a spotlight it should never have left, especially the cancellation of a revival series and the loss of one of its greatest benefactors, the incomparable Dolly Parton. Now, the only Buffy stories that were in active development have also just been cancelled: Dynamite Comics’ Buffy and Angel. While this indefinitely postpones our return to Sunnydale yet again, it isn’t all bad news, because this time, the wait is for the best and will pay off, according to Dynamite.

Dynamite’s Cancellation of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Comics Hits Hard, but It’s for a Good Reason

No one likes seeing their favorite stories being cancelled, but, sometimes, it’s for the best, especially if there is the promise of something even better in the future. That’s what happened with Buffy and its Dynamite release. Initially, the Buffy and Angel series were intended to debut in July and August, respectively, but that didn’t happen, as they ended up being postponed. Buffy #1 then got an August release date, only to get cancelled now.

This time, however, Dynamite CEO Nick Barrucci came forward to clarify what’s really going on, and, as it turns out, it’s not an actual cancellation of both series, but rather a correction in their strategy to make way for something bigger:

“Writer Kelly Thompson’s story for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel evolved and became more ambitious, so we felt we needed to take a step back and up the page count to meet the story and deliver the best possible product for fans. Buffy #1 and Angel #1 will have significant story page increases from average issues — at no additional cost to readers or retailers. It’s important to Kelly and Dynamite that this is done right and not rushed, so we decided resoliciting both titles is the best way to fully convey these updates across the board.”

Writer Kelly Thompson herself also took it to X to explain that both series are “not cancelled — just delayed — which means they had to be re-solicited (and before you re-solicit you have to cancel it all…sigh)” In comics lingo, this simply means that, yes, all pre-orders have been cancelled, but with the intention of listing that particular comic book again later on. “I hope there will be some concrete news for you guys soon. It has all been very frustrating, but please bear with us.”

Still, knowing that this means we’ll get larger and improved versions of the new Buffy and Angel stories is comforting. They’re also not the only Dynamite series to be resolicited, with its new Firefly series also getting the same treatment, showing that both the company and the artists are focused on doing right by their stories. Their X-Files series remains on track for release in February, and that just goes to show how normal a publisher resoliciting comics really is. It’s certainly a bummer, but residents of Sunnydale have been waiting for so long now, we can wait a little longer.

‘Buffy’ Has Been Hit With Successive Cancellations Recently

By now, news of the cancellation of any Buffy project is something that fans have learned to endure. The most recent and painful case was Hulu abruptly cancelling Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale, the long-awaited revival of the original series. It took everybody by surprise, considering the names attached to the project. Sarah Michelle Gellar‘s return was already expected, but the new series also had Oscar winner Chloé Zhao as a producer and directing the pilot, as well as younger talents like Ryan Kiera Armstrong and Chase Sui Wonders lined up.

Of course, Buffy the Vampire Slayer as a franchise isn’t in any danger; all it takes is one talented and willing storyteller with a good idea for things to start moving, as with any IP. But the cycle of having projects picked up only to be subsequently cancelled is certainly frustrating. Compared to Hulu’s cancellation of New Sunnydale, then, Dynamite’s decision to resolicit their Buffy and Angel series to make it bigger and better doesn’t sound all that bad.

As to what to expect from both the upcoming Buffy and Angel comics, they will be the first stories in the so-called Buffyverse released by Dynamite after two decades at Dark Horse Comics and its tenure at Boom! Studios until 2025. Kelly Thompson being the writer is a great sign, though — she’s a three-time Eisner Award winner, and her latest work with the ongoing Absolute Wonder Woman series at DC is some of the best the character has been in recent years. She’s not only a fan, but also an experienced writer in the industry, so if she is up to writing more complex and interconnected stories for Buffy and Angel, we’re all for it. Just, please, don’t make us wait too long.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available to stream on Disney+.