Olympic long jumper Tara Davis-Woodhall is recovering from a terrifying car accident, which she caught on video and shared via Instagram.

“Last week I was involved in a head-on collision on my way to practice,” Davis-Woodhall, 27, wrote in the caption to her Wednesday, September 2 post. “Luckily I walked away without any major injuries. However, a severe concussion and other injuries have not allowed me to train. At this point I’m working with my team and doctors to get healthy, but I’m not sure if I will be ready to compete at Ultimate Championships next week. More updates to come.”

The video, appearing to be taken from Davis-Woodhall’s dash cam, shows her driving along a road connected to a parking lot. Ahead of her, another car exited the lot and veered into her lane where they crashed head-on.

Photos shared on subsequent slides showed extensive damage to the front ends of both vehicles. Davis-Woodhall also shared photos of scratches she suffered on her arms, though she reiterated during a call with reporters that her injuries are not life-threatening.

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Her husband, paralympian Hunter Woodhall, responded to the post with a heart emoji. The pair married in 2022 and have continued to publicly support each others’ athletic achievements on social media.

“It’s very scary,” she said on the Wednesday call, according to Reuters. “I’m lucky and blessed to be alive and no life-threatening injuries. I haven’t trained at all due ​to it. I’ve seen my doctors and my physios, and everyone’s just trying to get me back into it.”

The accident happened while Davis-Woodhall was preparing to compete in the World Athletics Ultimate Championship. She was on her way to a training session at the time, though her participation is now in doubt.

“I pulled into the parking lot, and this lady just made a turn,” she said. “We were both going about 20 miles per hour, so both of ​our cars were totaled.”

Davis-Woodhall added, “It’s really unfortunate timing. I’m at the peak of my training right ⁠now. I’m as fast as I’ve ever been. I’m as strong as I’ve ever been.”

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“This ​decision is very difficult for me,” Davis-Woodhall said. “I don’t know where I am right now. So, day by day.”

Davis-Woodhall finished second at the World Championships in 2023, the last time it was held in Budapest. She followed that up by winning the long jump gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, then winning the World Championships in 2025 in Tokyo.

The World Athletics Ultimate Championships will take place in Budapest from September 11 to 13.

Hey, The Young and the Restless fans. We have got your early weekly spoilers for the week of September 7th with Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) falling hard and getting in way over her head as she takes a major risk. Plus, Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) scrambles to make the most of an opportunity because he’s trying to make things right for Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).

Also, in the week of September 7th through the 11th, we have Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) up at rehab and shocked. Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is busted this week and Lauren Fenmore (Tracey E. Bregman) really worries about her bestie. Let’s jump right in.

And you may know on early edition day that we always start with what’s coming the rest of this week and then we dig into next week.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Phyllis Doesn’t See it?

Wednesday, September 2nd on Young and the Restless, we’ve got Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) and Lauren discussing Phyllis. And Lauren tells them about Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) and Phyllis and how into the villain that their friend is. And Lauren says Phyllis seems totally devoted to him. And they suspect Matt is using her. And Lauren says she hasn’t seen Phyllis so smitten before. Not since she fell for Nick back in the day. So, Lauren thinks this is all tied back to what Martin Laurent (Christopher Cousins) did to Phyllis and Sharon and that residual trauma. They wonder if Phyllis is trying to control Matt because of Martin controlling them.

Michael says maybe Phyllis is going to work a miracle on Matt, but Lauren thinks Phyllis and Matt are going to destroy each other. Phyllis goes to meet Matt at the Ratty Motel and he says he just needed to get away. He’s really glad to see Phyllis. And then she finds the note that Matt wrote her that he had crumpled up. And she reads it. He tells Phyllis he’s having this moment. He’s going dark.

Y&R Spoilers: Patty Gets in Matt’s Head

But she says even Sharon thinks that Matt is changing. And he tells Phyllis he went to see Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) who told him he will always be evil. But Phyllis says Matt’s not like Patty, that he is kind. And Phyllis wants Matt to turn to her instead of anybody else and says please don’t leave without saying goodbye. And Phyllis admits she’s falling for him. She wants Matt to share his pain with her. And after they make love, Phyllis says she will make Matt the most respected man in Genoa City. Sounds crazy, right?

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Cane & Lily Connect

Lily and Cane are flirting at her place and he wants to pamper her. Lily takes Cane up on his offer of a massage, but then Mattie calls and interrupts. So, they talk to their daughter and Cane talks about them coming out publicly as an official couple, but Lily wants to take things slow before they go public as a couple.

Meanwhile, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) wants Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) to rest at home, but she reminds Billy that it was just ligament pain, and Sally says she and the baby are fine. And she tells Billy that what’s happening also is that the Chancellor stress is just too much on her. Billy agrees and says he’ll drop Chancellor until after their baby is born because the law’s on his side. He doesn’t have to rush.

Audra Checks on Sally

Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) shows up and Billy takes off and she catches Audra up on the baby stuff because of course she was worried about her bestie Sally. Audra is feeling very down about her desolate love life and Sally encourages her and she tells Audra that Billy is backing off Chancellor for now and Audra is pretty impressed that he’s doing that. Billy shows up to Lily’s place and barges in, interrupting their romance. He and Cane have a glare off and Billy says Sally had a pregnancy issue and it shook him.

So, Billy says he’s giving up on the Chancellor fight for Sally. So, Billy drops that bombshell, then he walks out. Lily and Cane are glad that Sally and the baby are okay, but Cane thinks that once the baby comes, Billy will come for Chancellor again. So Cane wants to spend this time figuring out the puzzle about this loan. Billy goes back and tells Sally that he told Cane and Lily he’s giving up Chancellor completely, but he didn’t tell them that this is only a temporary ceasefire. Billy says Sally’s the priority and he’ll circle back around later.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Nick in a Tough Spot

Thursday, September 3rd on The Young and the Restless, we’re going to see Nick’s present conflicting with his past. I’m guessing this is Marie Kirkland (Jade Harlow) maybe meeting Sharon because she’s up at rehab this week and she may feel a little jealous of Marie’s connection with Nick. I do suspect Sharon’s going up to rehab to check on Nick because Phyllis showed up to rehab and was talking to Nick about Matt, who Sharon knows is a trigger for him.

Also this week, Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) and Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) chat at the Chancellor Park Cafe and Mariah’s clearing the air with Daniel. I think that Mariah may actually thank Daniel for taking care of Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) while she was away. I don’t think Mariah harbors any ill will towards Daniel, but we’ll see.

Phyllis agrees to keep a secret for Matt. So, it may be that he went to visit Patty, or it could be about his dark spells, but at this point, Phyllis seems willing to do anything for Matt, who is struggling.

Y&R Spoilers: Nate’s Loved Ones Support Him

Friday, September 4th, on The Young and the Restless, everybody rallies around Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic). He goes under the knife for reconstructive surgery on his hand. And Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) said she would drive Nate to the hospital. But we may also see Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Lily showing up to support him. Alot of this may honestly happen offscreen. We’ll see.

Hopefully the surgery goes well and Nate’s hand is fixed so he can be a surgeon again. No matter what happens, I foresee Stephanie and Nate getting closer and heating up. I’m sure they’ll celebrate. If his surgery goes well, hopefully Devon will stop with his not so subtle age gap comments he’s been making.

Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman)’s romantic Tahitian getaway takes a surprising turn. I wouldn’t put it past Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) to be the one sabotaging their travel plans. Also, Nick is caught in a compromising position. So, after Sharon’s visit, where she runs into Marie, we may see Nick sparking with Marie, maybe kissing, and the rehab staff walks in on them and says, “Hey, don’t do that.”

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Kyle & Victoria Heat Up

The week of September 7th through 11th on The Young and the Restless. We’ve got Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle)’s fake rivalry kicking up and Kyle and Victoria soon realized they cannot keep their hands off each other. This goes from a one-time only thing to a full-blown affair very soon. Michael Mealor teased in an interview that Kyle and Victoria go from lust to possibly catching feelings.

Nick gets closer to Marie in rehab. And I wonder if Sharon’s going to take her concerns about Marie to Victor, who has similar concerns. But Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) thinks they need to let Nick just do what he needs to do in rehab. Nikki’s going to keep annoying Victor by pressing about Jack being Nick’s sponsor. And hopefully Jack and Diane make it back from Tahiti unscathed, even though their trip has had several problems and less than ideal conditions.

Young and Restless Spoilers: Phyllis In Deeper with Matt

Phyllis and Matt get closer, and Phyllis keeps falling for him. I wouldn’t be surprised if she says I love you soon. And honestly, Matt seems to be falling for Phyllis, too. But that may just be codependency. He is haunted by Patty saying that he’s dark and won’t change. And in fact, she thinks Matt should embrace the darkness. He doesn’t want to do that, but worries it’s going to happen anyway.

We’ll see if Nate’s surgery was successful or not. And we’re going to see Cane getting real busy digging into the Chancellor loan mystery because it is a question of why wasn’t it paid back because the money was there. So now they have this little bit of time since Billy has stepped back and I think Cane is going to take full advantage of this little break in the battle.

And Cane’s going to have to talk to Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) about this very soon to find out exactly what she knew about John’s loan, what Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne Cooper) knew, and whether Billy really does have a case or if there’s more to this story. Jill is the key to all of this. But the question is, will she spill the beans? She may not want to antagonize Billy the same way that Jack, Ashley Abbott (Eilleen Davidson), and Tracy are backing off and just letting Billy do what he wants.

Season 7 of Bravo‘s “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” is set to premiere on September 16, with the full cast, including Whitney Rose, returning. Now, ahead of the new season, the Wild Rose Beauty founder is teasing what she calls the biggest shock of the season. Notably, this comes after reports that she and her husband, Justin Rose, are living separate lives.

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Rose interviewed with Bravo Insider ahead of the season seven premiere of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.” Regarding her storyline for the show, she stated, “Coming off of Season 6, I had a hard year of fighting for Wild Rose Beauty back; Justin and I fighting through that together.”

However, following the positivity, she teased, “[But] I think that my personal story is probably gonna be the biggest shock this season. I’m scared.”

After that, the 39-year-old discussed the upcoming season as a whole, calling it “different.” According to her, “It’s a great season. It’s very emotional; it’s very bonding.” Rose continued, “Our relationships deepen. There’s a lot of drama, a lot of fun. But I think that the most important part of this season is that the sisterhood has been reunited, even though there’s dramatic fights and chaos.”

In continuing to discuss “RHOSLC” season seven, the Bravo star teased “change.” She said, “There’s a lot of change this season, too. A lot of unexpected news and change throughout the season. This season was a difficult season for me with what’s going on in my life.”

The ‘Housewives’ Star Also Teased ‘Beautiful’ Moments In The Upcoming Season

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Despite opening up about intense personal changes in the upcoming “RHOSLC” season, Rose also said fans will see some of the brighter sides of her life. This includes moments with her daughter and some of the expansions happening with her company, Wild Rose Beauty.

According to her, “I loved celebrating Bobbie’s 16th birthday. We threw her a big surprise party, and we gave her a car, and it was such a fun moment as a mom to watch her reaction to that.” Regarding her company, she said, “I also announced some big news for Wild Rose Beauty this season. So I’m really looking forward to that.”

The Report About Whitney Rose’s Marriage Came Out In July

Rose has been married to her husband since 2009, and they have two children together. However, throughout their time on the show, she’d been open about some of the struggles they’ve faced. Most recently, Page Six reported in July 2026 that the two had been living almost completely separate lives.

An insider said, “They are never together, even when they’re in the same place, like the gym.” The source also stated that both parties had expressed “frustrations” to people in their respective lives. Someone else told the outlet that they only remain together in any capacity “for the sake of the kids.”

It’s also worth noting that ahead of the report about their marriage, the “RHOSLC” left Justin out of her summer photo dump on Instagram, despite including photos of their children, friends, and other family members.

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Bravo Has Unveiled The ‘RHOSLC’ Season 7 Trailer

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Bravo released the trailer for “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” season seven in August 2026. Naturally, a portion of the trailer features cast member Mary Cosby as she navigates the grief of losing her son, Robert Cosby Jr.

However, in additon to introducing a new cast member, Ashley Quai, Rose can be seen having an emotional conversation with her husband. In it, she said to him, “I don’t know if you and I can move forward in our marriage or if it’s over.”

Likewise, Rose’s “RHOSLC” costar, Angie Katsanevas, who is reported to be divorcing her husband, Shawn Trujillo, is also featured in the trailer discussing possibly ending their marriage.

Lisa Barlow Weighed In On ‘RHOSLC’ Divorce Drama With Whitney And Angie

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Lisa Barlow, who is among the principal cast members on “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th,” recently reacted to the rumors about her “RHOSLC” co-stars’ respective marriages. While at the premiere for the limited series, she told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea Podcast,” “No one on my cast is getting divorced yet.”

Barlow continued, “I think [separation] is a window to either repair or cause more damage. I think that’s a choice.” 

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The 32-year-old Bank of America executive fatally stabbed in Times Square on Monday had recently returned to her vice president role after giving birth to a baby girl, according to reports.

A woman first stabbed a 68-year-old man, then stabbed Erin Piacenti in the stomach during what was Piacenti’s first week at work following five months of maternity leave, The New York Times reported.

Days before the deadly attack, Piacenti shared a social media photo that showed her holding her baby girl alongside her husband, according to the newspaper. In the post, she mentioned her daughter’s recent baptism and expressed gratitude for her months of maternity leave.

Her daughter was her first child, named Madison, per a GoFundMe established in support of the girl’s future.

Piacenti started working for Bank of America in February 2025, according to her LinkedIn profile. She was the company’s vice president for business selection & conflicts, Us previously reported.

She was on her way home from work when police said she was stabbed by Pamela Cisneros, 49, in Times Square in New York, according to The New York Times. Afterward, she was declared dead at Bellevue hospital.

The man initially stabbed by Cisneros seconds earlier survived the attack and was taken to a hospital, according to police.

NYPD Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said during a Monday, August 31, news conference, that the stabbings were “random and unprovoked.”

After allegedly stabbing Piacenti, Cisneros was fatally shot by police after she was accused of not complying with orders to let go of two knives she had been armed with, according to Tisch, The Journal News reported.

Cisneros had a “documented mental health history,” Tisch said.

Ahead of Piacenti’s death, she and her husband, Frank, recently bought their first home in Chester, New Jersey, according to property records viewed by People. They were both lawyers.

The couple met while students at Fordham University, Joseph Landau, the dean of Fordham’s law school, wrote in a letter addressed to alumni, according to The New York Times.

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“Erin was a vibrant and cherished member of the Fordham Law family,” the letter said. “During her time at Fordham, she distinguished herself through her academic devotion, sharp legal mind, warmth and generosity to her peers.”

In a statement on her death, a Bank of America representative said, per The Journal News, that: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of our colleague.”

“She was a valued teammate who will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to her family and all of her loved ones,” the statement continued.

Stevie J is speaking out as the conversation surrounding his daughter Bonnie Bella and her mother, Joseline Hernandez, continues to make waves online. After recent comments involving the father-daughter relationship sparked plenty of reactions, Stevie appears ready to share his side of the story — and he’s coming with some serious allegations of his own.

RELATED: Bonnie Bella Keeps It Real With Joseline Hernandez About Stevie J’s Parenting & What She Wishes He Would Do More Often (VIDEO)

Stevie J Addresses Joseline’s Claims And Brings Receipts

In a new video shared to Instagram Wednesday, Stevie J appeared shirtless, wearing shades and seemingly fresh from a run or walk as he addressed Joseline Hernandez directly. He accused her of pushing a “fake narrative” and said he wanted to get to the facts, insisting, “I love and take care of all my kids. I do anything for all my kids.” Stevie then referenced a court order he said the two have in place, claiming neither he nor Joseline pays child support. He also took several shots at his ex, calling her a “musk rat” and saying, “looks like the cabaret is drying up.” Stevie further alleged that he won’t allow Joseline and her partner, seemingly referring to Ballistic Beats, to have Bonnie “bad mouthing” him for subscriptions, warning that they would “have another thing coming.”

Stevie J Makes More Claims And Promises Legal Action

Stevie continued by making additional claims about Ballistic and Joseline, including alleging that Ballistic used to call him when Bonnie was two years old. He also appeared to reference accusations about Joseline’s parenting before claiming, “that’s why I got custody of her.” Stevie then addressed what he described as an “unfortunate” situation in Los Angeles, saying their was an “episode” but insisting it wasn’t “as bad” as Joseline has allegedly made it seem. He went on to say that he plans to “find” Joseline and serve her with “paperwork,” before ending the video with a simple message: “Free Bonnie.”

Wait, What Exactly Has Him So Upset?

The question comes after a candid conversation between Joseline Hernandez and Bonnie Bella, where the nine-year-old opened up about how she feels about her father. When Joseline asked whether Bonnie ever tells Stevie what she thinks he needs to work on, Bonnie said she doesn’t because she believes he already knows, adding that she’s sure “people tell him A LOT!”

The conversation got even more pointed when Joseline asked Bonnie if she considers Stevie a good dad. Bonnie answered, “yes and no,” explaining that she appreciates that he makes an effort to talk to her and wants to see her, but said she sometimes feels he lies about meetings and his availability. Joseline then shared her own criticism, telling Bonnie that she feels Stevie falls short financially and doesn’t ask whether they need money for school or other expenses. Bonnie appeared to agree, saying, “That is the problem!” and claiming her father doesn’t give them “a dollar.” Those comments appear to be the backdrop for Stevie’s latest response and his references to a court order, custody, and the “fake narrative” he says is being pushed about him.

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Lucky Lincoln Gaming nears $200 million in Illinois revenue. This milestone confirms its status as the fastest-growing video gaming terminal operator in the state. The Illinois-based company has built its business one location at a time since 2013, and that steady approach is now paying off at scale. For an industry that often rewards the biggest spenders, Lucky Lincoln’s rise shows what a focused, service-first strategy can do over time.

A Decade of Steady Growth

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Lucky Lincoln Gaming started in Illinois in 2013 with a simple goal: to give local bars, restaurants, and businesses a reliable partner for video gaming terminals. Thirteen years later, the company operates more than 250 locations across the state and manages over 1,500 slot machines, a scale that took years of steady, market-by-market additions to reach. That footprint makes Lucky Lincoln one of the largest terminal operators in Illinois, and the revenue numbers back it up.

Crossing the $200 million mark in gaming revenue makes the company a rarity among its peers, and it did so without straying from its original focus on serving local establishments well. Few operators in the state have matched that combination of scale and consistency.

A Different Kind of Partner

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Lucky Lincoln’s services extend beyond machine placement to include support with gaming-space layouts and licensing questions. If you run a bar or restaurant in Illinois and you are weighing whether to add video gaming, that hands-on support removes a lot of guesswork.

It also explains why so many establishment owners continue to choose Lucky Lincoln over larger, less personal competitors. Where other operators drop off equipment and move on, Lucky Lincoln stays involved, checking in on performance and adjusting its approach as a location’s needs change.

A Team Behind the Numbers

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None of this growth would happen without the people behind the company. Lucky Lincoln now employs more than 75 team members managing everything from machine maintenance to compliance and establishment relationships. That staffing level lets the company respond quickly when a location needs service or when a new partner wants to get up and running.

In an industry where downtime costs establishments money, that responsiveness has become part of what keeps Lucky Lincoln’s locations loyal. Leadership at the company has stayed hands-on throughout its growth, and that consistency shows up in how quickly requests get handled across all 170-plus locations.

A Foundation for What Comes Next

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Reaching $200 million in revenue is not a finish line for Lucky Lincoln. The company continues to add new locations across Illinois and says it plans to keep expanding its support services for establishment partners. For an operator that started with a handful of machines in 2013, the growth reflects a business model built around long-term relationships rather than short-term placements.

As Illinois’s gaming market continues to expand, Lucky Lincoln Gaming is positioning itself to develop right alongside it. The company continues to grow one establishment at a time, with the same local focus that got it here. That focus, more than any single number, is what the company points to when it talks about the road ahead.

About Lucky Lincoln Gaming

Lucky Lincoln Gaming, LLC is one of the largest video gaming terminal operators in Illinois. Founded in 2013, the company is an Illinois terminal operator that assists establishments in building out their gaming operations from the ground up. Lucky Lincoln now operates more than 250 locations across the state and employs over 75 people.

There was no respite for Ridley Scott on Monday, when final opening-weekend box-office numbers were reported for his new movie, The Dog Stars. The movie fell dramatically short of expectations, which were conservative to begin with. It marks Scott’s latest underperformer in a streak that has gone on for longer than he would like. Scott works at a brisk pace, even in his late 80s. He typically has numerous projects in the works at the same time, pulling the trigger on the one that is closest to taking final shape. The Dog Stars is his first new sci-fi movie in nearly a decade; his last foray into the genre, Alien: Covenant, underperformed at the box office as well.

Scott recently announced his desire to return to that classic sci-fi franchise, which he helped create back in the 1970s. Over the years, Scott has returned to the Alien series in different capacities, and following the critical and commercial success of Alien: Romulus a couple of years ago, it seemed like the series was back on track. But there has been no word on the sequel, other than Fede Álvarez‘s comments about not returning to direct. Perhaps this was because of Scott’s intervention. The veteran filmmaker previously pivoted the franchise in a different direction after Neill Blomkamp had spent years working on a fifth Alien movie.

Here’s How Much ‘The Dog Stars’ Has Grossed at the Box Office

The Dog Stars, on the other hand, has emerged as his lowest-grossing movie since the star-studded crime movie The Counselor, which was released in 2013. Starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, and Guy Pearce, The Dog Stars has so far grossed $18 million worldwide against a reported budget of $70 million. In the last few years, Scott has delivered costly misfires such as The Last Duel, Napoleon, and even Gladiator II, whose $460 million-plus global haul was offset by a reported price tag of around $300 million. The Dog Stars opened to poor reviews and is now sitting at a 40% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “A derivative and drowsy tour through the post-apocalypse, The Dog Stars‘ lush visuals can’t compensate for its listless narrative and underpowered pacing.”

The Dog Stars is in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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There is something almost impossibly fitting about the journey of Coyote vs. Acme. A movie centered around Wile E. Coyote, a character defined by getting flattened, blown up, dropped off cliffs and somehow coming back for another try, was itself nearly erased from existence before finding a way back.

Thankfully, it did.

Coyote vs. Acme isn’t just the curiosity many expected after years of headlines surrounding its shelving. It’s a genuinely funny, surprisingly heartfelt celebration of the Looney Tunes that understands exactly why these characters have survived for generations.

Directed by Dave Green, the film takes one of the simplest running jokes in animation history and asks a question that suddenly seems completely reasonable: After decades of defective rockets, exploding bird seed, malfunctioning traps and other catastrophically unreliable products, why hasn’t Wile E. Coyote sued ACME?

That’s exactly what he does.

Wile E. teams with struggling attorney Kevin Avery, played by Will Forte, to take ACME Corporation to court over the company’s long history of products that have repeatedly exploded in his face. Standing on the other side is ACME’s powerful attorney Buddy Crane, played with exactly the kind of exaggerated confidence you’d expect from John Cena.

It’s a ridiculous premise, but the movie commits to it.

Rather than simply using the Looney Tunes characters as decoration around another live action story, Coyote vs. Acmemanages to bring their world into ours without stripping away what makes it special. Cartoon logic still applies. Explosions happen. Characters survive things no living creature possibly could. Elaborate contraptions go spectacularly wrong.

Most importantly, it actually feels like Looney Tunes.

That has been one of the biggest challenges for previous attempts to bring these characters into live action. Here, the filmmakers aren’t embarrassed by the absurdity. They embrace it.

Forte proves to be an ideal human counterpart for Wile E. Coyote. His comedic style has always worked best when playing characters who are slightly desperate, slightly defeated and somehow still convinced things might eventually work out. Pairing him with perhaps the most relentlessly unsuccessful character in animation history turns out to be a perfect match.

Cena is having even more fun. His ability to completely commit to absurd comedy has become one of his greatest strengths as an actor, and Coyote vs. Acme gives him plenty of opportunities to lean into it.

But Wile E. remains the star.

For a character who barely needs words, the movie finds an impressive amount of emotion underneath the slapstick. His endless pursuit of the Road Runner has always been funny because he refuses to quit. Here, that stubbornness becomes something unexpectedly meaningful.

The movie even manages to find a little heart inside all the falling anvils and exploding rockets.

That doesn’t mean everything lands perfectly. Some of the human material isn’t as entertaining as the animated chaos surrounding it, and there are stretches where the courtroom story slows down the manic Looney Tunes energy. Not every joke hits, either.

But the misses rarely linger because another gag is usually seconds away.

Early critical reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, and it’s easy to understand why. The Hollywood Reporter called the movie a “hilarious delight,” while praising it as one of the best combinations of live action and animation. Variety highlighted the movie’s ability to pack Road Runner style destruction, references and Looney Tunes Easter eggs into its courtroom comedy. Deadline went even further, comparing the film favorably to Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

Those are lofty comparisons, and Coyote vs. Acme doesn’t quite reach the all time greatness of Roger Rabbit. But the fact that the comparison doesn’t feel completely ridiculous says plenty about how well this movie works.

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There’s also an unavoidable layer of irony surrounding the entire story.

Warner Bros. Discovery originally planned to shelve the completed film, turning it into one of Hollywood’s most controversial examples of finished projects being abandoned for financial reasons. After enormous backlash from filmmakers, actors and fans, the movie eventually escaped that fate and found a new home with Ketchup Entertainment.

That history makes the movie’s story about a powerless individual taking on an enormous corporation almost comically appropriate.

You couldn’t write a better marketing campaign.

More importantly, audiences now get the opportunity to decide whether the movie deserved to survive.

It did.

Coyote vs. Acme isn’t revolutionary, and it doesn’t need to be. It’s funny, charming, energetic and clearly made by people who genuinely love these characters. Instead of attempting to reinvent the Looney Tunes for modern audiences, it remembers that great characters don’t always need reinventing.

Sometimes you just need to give Wile E. Coyote another rocket, point him toward the Road Runner and get out of the way.

After everything Coyote vs. Acme went through just to reach a theater screen, perhaps there was never a more appropriate movie to prove that getting knocked down doesn’t mean you’re finished.

Alix Earle had one major problem with her Netflix premiere! The TikTok star was feeling the pressure ahead of the Los Angeles premiere of her new Netflix reality series, “Earle Meets World.”

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Earle, 25, admitted she wasn’t sure she could sit through the first episode with hundreds of people watching. While filming her “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) video, she opened up about how she felt in that moment.

“It’s premiere day, and I’m gonna puke,” she said. “We’re doing a screening of the first episode of the show tonight and having a little premiere party.”

Earle added that she’s been feeling “so anxious all day.”

“Like my heart is beating out of my chest. I like don’t want to sit there while other people watch it, like I might just have to leave the room,” she explained.

Alix Earle Says She Thought Of Leaving The Premiere

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Earle then picked out what she’s going to wear to the premiere: a white dress and “an after-party outfit.” She then shared that while she had already watched all the episodes, she’s not comfortable watching herself alongside other people.

“We’re gonna watch like a screening, um, in this big theater of the first episode, which I think there’s like 400 people coming, and I am just like, I might have to leave the room when they are playing this,” Earle said. “I’ve seen all the episodes, but I just like I don’t know if I can sit and watch myself while other people are sitting there. Also, I feel like the first episode is like a little bit slower in the beginning because it’s like you’re getting to know everyone and everything, and like, I just— oh my God.”

Celebrating ‘Earle Meets World’

After the Los Angeles premiere, Earle revealed that she will have a “little after party” in a “big party bus” with her friends and family.

“We’ll see where the night takes us, but going out with my family is always really fun, and I feel like we’ve just assembled everyone,” she shared. “I’m like, it’s a Tuesday, we’re gonna have a fun night.”

The First Episode Will Cover Alix Earle’s Breakup With Braxton Berrios

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Later in the video, Earle said that the first episode will show her life after her split from ex-boyfriend Braxton Berrios.

“So in this first episode, it starts off with my breakup, and then it goes into like meeting the family. I’m kind of nervous too because I feel like Ashton and me like s— on Ashley a little bit in this,” she recalled. “So we’re gonna be sitting in the theatre all together like, ‘hi!’ So I’m gonna— I don’t care. I hope I don’t have like googly eyes on this carpet, but I can’t stop shaking right now, so I’m just gonna take a little— take a little sip.”

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Fans Show Their Excitement

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Several followers took the time to share their thoughts about the new series in the comments section. One person told the influencer, “Alix, I want you to know I’m actually renewing my Netflix subscription for this show and I’m not kidding and I don’t feel bad about it at all!”

Another fan noted, “ALIX me & my girls are so excited. We’re literally having a roomie night in to watchhh. this is our new dwts this year,” while a third one assured Earle, “I can’t imagine how nerve wracking this would be. You’re gonna be great!”

Braxton Berrios Will Be On The Show

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During the Earle Meets World Cast Event with “The Morning Mash Up” on “SiriusXM Hits 1 (Ch. 2),” Earle talked about what viewers will see in regards to her split with Berrios, 30.

“First thing we filmed too was I was like moving out of my boyfriend’s house, and it was like a really vulnerable — I was like snotty and all over the place,” she said.

While the two have broken up, Earle confirmed that the Houston Texans wide receiver will appear in the Netflix series and said she made an effort to keep him informed about what viewers will see.

“He does know, and I wanted to like make him aware of everything,” she said.

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Before reflecting on her experience filming the aftermath of their breakup, Earle also joked about Berrios’ role in the season.

“All I did was cry the whole season,” she said. “But um, yeah, he knows. We talk about how great he is.”

Despite securing a prominent role in Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster epic “The Odyssey”, Elliot Page is currently navigating a surprisingly quiet period in his acting career.

The Oscar-nominated actor candidly revealed that, unlike public assumption, the high-profile project has not immediately translated into a surge of new script offers.

The Canadian actor and film producer has starred in several notable projects, including the “Umbrella Academy,” the “X-Men,” and Nolan’s “Inception.”

After his performance as the Greek soldier Sinon in Nolan’s fantasy epic “The Odyssey,” 39-year-old actor Page revealed that the blockbuster’s success hasn’t led to new acting opportunities.

During the “On Film… With Kevin McCarthy” podcast on Tuesday, September 1, the host asked if the actor was “getting a zillion calls after this movie.” However, he surprisingly clarified that he hasn’t gotten many new offers, although he would love to.”

Page added, “I’d really love to do, ideally, good work. That’s what I’d love to do.”  

Describing his earlier acting experiences, he admitted feeling deeply uncomfortable on set while navigating his performance. Now, following his gender transition, Page shared that he can fully focus on his craft without underlying personal discomfort. 

Although Page now feels more comfortable acting following his transition, Nolan received significant backlash for casting him in “The Odyssey.” When asked to address the backlash, he said the criticism was “irrelevant” and vowed to do his best in the role he was cast to play. 

Elliot Page Impressed Fans With Fitness Transformation Amid Film Debate

Despite the temporary lull in incoming acting roles, Page continued to command headlines by showcasing his physical transformation and commitment to personal wellness.

In June, Page turned heads across social media by giving fans a glimpse into his rigorous fitness routine. According to The Blast, the 39-year-old actor shared a series of photos and training videos on Instagram that documented his intense boxing sessions with New York-based coach Nolan Hanson. 

In his caption, Page expressed deep appreciation for Hanson’s coaching style, praising his strategic mind and psychological approach to the sport.

Describing boxing as an “essential” routine, Page also encouraged others to try it out. He also playfully warned fans that they might get as “hooked” as he is.

The Actor Previously Opened Up About Early Struggles & Misconceptions Around Identity

Beyond physical fitness, Page has used his platform to reflect on identity and challenge societal norms around gender and sexuality.

The Blast previously detailed how the “Juno” star opened up about the emotional toll of growing up queer. He reflected candidly on experiencing profound loneliness and carrying a heavy burden of shame during his youth.

Explaining his motivation for joining the documentary project, Page stressed the importance of debunking myths regarding what is considered “natural.”

“And I think that sense of growing up as a queer kid and feeling alone — ’cause you feel like you are alone, even, of course, in retrospect, you’re not — you weren’t. You feel excluded, you feel like something’s wrong with you,” he said.

Elliot Page Also Detailed How Censorship & Misconceptions Compound Personal Shame

Expanding on his discussion about growing up queer, Page highlighted how societal pressure and institutional barriers complicate open dialogue surrounding LGBTQ+ experiences.

The Oscar nominee explained that navigating personal identity becomes far more difficult when individuals face systemic “censorship” and “erasure.” 

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Page pointed out that young queer people are often burdened by widespread societal shame, which is exacerbated by false narratives regarding how the natural world operates. 

He then addressed the heavy emotional toll and false premises surrounding gender and sexuality and noted that highlighting scientific evidence of diversity in nature helps dismantle rigid assumptions.

Elliot Page Launched His Relationship With Actress Julia Shiplett Last Year

Alongside navigating systemic barriers and reflecting on his youth, Page has also celebrated personal happiness and romance in his private life.

Marking his first public romance since coming out as transgender in 2020, the “Umbrella Academy” star went public with actress Julia Shiplett, best known for her role in “Overcompensating.” 

Last year, Page posted a photo to Instagram showing himself and his partner embracing happily on a rainbow-paved street. He also captioned the upload with a rainbow and double-heart emoji, per The Blast.

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Shiplett also confirmed their relationship on social media, sharing a video on her Instagram Stories showing a shirtless Page wading in a natural spring. The affectionate posts confirmed the pair’s relationship for fans, offering an adorable glimpse into the actor’s personal life.