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Howard Stern’s Wife Sees A Win In His SiriusXM Shake-Up
For many broadcasters, cutting back on work would signal the start of a slowdown. For Howard Stern, however, the latest changes to his media empire are being framed as the start of something entirely different.
As the radio icon prepares to launch a new HBO Max chapter while significantly reducing his SiriusXM workload, the person arguably most affected by the move is thrilled about it. According to wife Beth Stern, the shake-up isn’t creating problems at home, but creating opportunities.
While industry observers have focused on channel changes, staffing cuts, and Howard Stern’s reduced radio schedule, Beth sees the situation through a far more personal lens.
Speaking during New York Fashion Week while attending Alice + Olivia’s latest showcase, Beth couldn’t hide her excitement when discussing Howard’s upcoming HBO Max venture.
“Oh my gosh, it’s such a wonderful [thing] – I mean, so Howard!” she told the Daily Mail.
The change means Howard will now broadcast just one live SiriusXM show each week before adding a separate HBO Max program on Thursdays.
With Andy Cohen taking over Howard’s former 101 channel and the latter scaling back from two weekly shows to one, Beth admitted the arrangement comes with an unexpected benefit.
“It’s actually great for me, because he’s now going to start only working one day a week – so I get more Howard at home and he’s still connected to the world, so it’s a win-win for all of us,” she explained.
Howard’s Hamptons Life Is Looking More Permanent Than Ever
The extra time at home comes as the couple continue to spend most of their days at their Hamptons residence, where Howard Stern has largely worked since the pandemic reshaped his broadcasting routine in 2020.
Beth revealed they still travel back and forth when necessary, but the Hamptons has clearly become the center of their world. It is also where the comedian’s creative side continues to flourish.
According to Beth, her husband remains incredibly thoughtful, frequently creating artwork for her.
Many of his paintings feature the animals they care for together, but his next project appears to have a more personal inspiration.
“They’re usually of our animals, and so he’s now going to be working on a butterfly for me because I love butterflies,” Beth noted. She added, “I saw him taking pictures of a butterfly – I think he’s going to be painting me a butterfly.”
Howard Stern’s New Chapter Arrives As SiriusXM Enters A New Era
Behind the scenes, Howard’s career transition has come with broader changes at SiriusXM.
The reduction in programming reportedly led the company to lay off a dozen staff members this summer, including longtime writer Benjy Bronk.
Yet company executives remain enthusiastic about the SiriusXM-HBO Max partnership.
In an August 31 news release, SiriusXM President and Chief Content Officer Scott Greenstein praised the move, saying, “There’s simply no one like Howard, and the start of his new season is another exciting chapter in an extraordinary run.”
Greenstein also said the company was “proud … that Howard, HBO Max and SiriusXM have now teamed up to create a compelling new video version of his show.”
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Howard Sees HBO Max Deal As Vindication After SiriusXM Shake-Up
If there was any doubt that Howard Stern viewed the recent shakeup at SiriusXM as a demotion, those closest to the radio legend are now making it clear he sees it very differently.
The Blast explained that after losing Howard 101, reducing his live schedule to one show per week, and watching dozens of staffers depart amid restructuring, many critics assumed Stern’s influence was fading.
Instead, insiders revealed that the broadcaster treated his HBO Max partnership as proof that he remained one of the most powerful voices in media.
According to the report, Howard was energized by the deal, which would bring filmed versions of “The Howard Stern Show” to HBO Max each week following their SiriusXM broadcasts.
An insider explained that the 72-year-old viewed the move as validation after years of speculation about his future.
“Howard is in a really good mood with his new HBO deal,” the source said, adding, “He feels that it is a big middle finger to all his critics who either want him done or think that he is done.”
While Howard is celebrating a new streaming future, some longtime listeners are mourning the loss of one of the show’s most beloved traditions.
Among the casualties of the show’s restructuring is the Emotional Friends League, the fantasy football competition that became a recurring source of drama, feuds, and comedy on “The Howard Stern Show” for nearly two decades.
The news was revealed by actor and longtime Howard Stern contributor Michael Rapaport, who confirmed the league’s sudden end on his podcast.
“It’s done,” Rapaport told “I Am Rapaport” listeners while reflecting on the league’s legacy. He called it “one of the greatest” and “most famous fantasy football leagues.”
On another occasion, he was even more blunt. “Historical. It’s done. One of the greatest fantasy football leagues ever,” Rapaport said before adding, “Motherf–kers just can’t do it anymore.”
The league had become a staple of Stern Show culture since 2008. Staff members, producers, and on-air personalities routinely turned fantasy football disagreements into entertaining radio segments.
Rapaport himself served as commissioner and frequently helped fuel the rivalries that made the league a fan favorite.
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For a fantasy fan, there are few better weekend plans than sitting down with an incredible show and binge-watching the whole thing in just a couple of sittings. This is a genre that, at its best, can be incredibly addictive, and over the years, many TV creatives have taken advantage of that and delivered some of the most irresistibly entertaining genre shows the small screen has ever seen.
From pure fantasy masterpieces that are still ongoing, such as A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, to science fantasy hybrids that have already delivered their resounding finales, like Arcane, as long as these fantasy shows run for 20 hours or less in total, they’re perfectly possible to binge over the course of a single delightful weekend.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)
Of course, it’s typically most enjoyable to do a weekend binge of a fantasy show that’s already complete; but it’s also perfectly valid to want to catch up with a currently ongoing fantasy gem, and there are currently few ongoing fantasy shows better than A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. It has hardly been a surprise just how prolific the Game of Thrones franchise has been following the success of the original HBO show, but even fans of the series may be surprised by how good this prequel spin-off is.
It’s one of the best fantasy shows with under 40 episodes, and even though it doesn’t yet have the benefit of a satisfying conclusion, the three-and-a-half hours of runtime of its surprisingly breezy first season should nevertheless make for an incredible Saturday night watch. Will it eventually become too long to binge in a single weekend? Perhaps. As such, now’s about as great a time as ever for those who haven’t watched it to dive right in.
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‘The Lost Room’ (2006)
The 2000s were the true peak and Golden Age of science fiction television, at least in North America. As such, the genre proved to be immensely prolific throughout those 10 years, which makes it unsurprising that many great sci-fi series ended up slipping under the radar. Case in point: The Lost Room, one of those sci-fi miniseries that are true masterpieces.
One of Syfy’s best miniseries ever, The Lost Room is science fantasy at its most technically dazzling, wonderfully written, and charmingly imaginative. A mere four-and-a-half hours are all it takes for this exceptional cult classic to deliver an awfully underappreciated mystery box thriller whose fast pacing, creative fantasy elements, and incredible cast all make it essential viewing for fans of the genre.
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‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007–Present)
Most of history’s best fantasy shows are dramas, but that’s not to demerit exceptional fantasy comedies like Pushing Daisies. One of those forgotten fantasy shows that are perfect from start to finish, this quirky cult classic was designed as a “forensic fairy tale,” and even though it was canceled after only two short-lived seasons, a third is currently being developed and waiting to be properly greenlit.
The show had to put together a rushed and not-entirely-satisfying conclusion due to being canceled, so it may not be the most thoroughly fulfilling of weekend binges; but it’s all nonetheless so clever, so gleefully idiosyncratic, and so irresistibly funny that it’s easy to ignore any shortcomings. Pushing Daisies offers 15-and-a-half hours of pure whimsy and a surprisingly effective balance between heartfelt drama and laugh-out-loud comedy.
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‘Ghosts’ (2019–2023)
As if any more proof were needed of just how exceptional fantasy comedy TV shows can be, there’s also the British sitcom Ghosts, one of the best fantasy shows to binge in one week. The haunted house genre has provided several of the scariest stories in the history of horror, but in this instance, what’s proven beyond a shadow of a doubt is that ghost stories can be absolutely hilarious too.
Though it ran for five seasons, those looking for a less daunting weekend binge shouldn’t be scared of Ghosts: It’s only about 15 hours long, which should provide a perfectly entertaining weekend. Combining its comedically brilliant writing with an ensemble that’s nothing short of perfect, it’s a clever (and quintessentially British) farce which all fans of ghost-focused fantasy should add to their watchlist.
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‘Over the Garden Wall’ (2014)
Unfortunately, there are many television lovers out there who tend to look down on animation as a lesser form of content, but not fantasy fans. How could they, when there exist shows like the masterful miniseries Over the Garden Wall? The Cartoon Network’s first miniseries ever, this cult classic only keeps getting better with age.
Indeed, Over the Garden Wall is one of the best animated miniseries of all time, and proof that even the most coldhearted of adult fantasy fans can enjoy fantasy cartoons mostly aimed at children when they’re done with this level of passion and artistry. Tonally and thematically masterful, this two-hour series is easier to watch in a single sitting than several of the best fantasy films of all time—and it can even be said to be superior to a lot of them.
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‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ (2024–2026)
With the rise of magical realism—blending fantastical elements into realistic, even mundane settings—Latin America became the epicenter of world literature between the 1960s and 1970s, producing masterpieces of the caliber of Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez‘s undisputed magnum opus: One Hundred Years of Solitude, the greatest work of literature to grace the Spanish language since Don Quixote. Netflix’s television adaptation may not be quite as groundbreaking, legendary, or downright flawless, but it sure is worth checking out.
No matter where they’re from, what kinds of fantasy stories they tend to like, or even whether they’re familiar with the source material or not even in the slightest, anyone and everyone who loves this genre should check out Netflix’s One Hundred Years of Solitude. It’s no surprise that one of the best magical realism books of all time inspired one of the best magical realism TV shows of all time, one that can be watched in just around 15 hours.
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‘Death Note’ (2006–2007)
Anime television started becoming more and more mainstream throughout the entire world between the late ’90s and early 2000s. By the time Death Note came into the picture, the medium was already considerably popular throughout the globe, making the level of success that it achieved much less surprising, though not any less admirable. After all, it’s one of the most perfect anime of the last 30 years that we’re talking about here.
In just about 18 hours and 30 minutes, fans of animated television will be treated to this nearly-perfect adaptation of Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata‘s manga series. Full of gripping tension, high stakes, and psychologically overwhelming suspense, this is one of the most unforgettable cat-and-mouse thriller stories that the small screen has ever housed.
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‘Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace’ (2004)
Part sci-fi, part fantasy, part horror, and 100% genius, Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace is one of the greatest parody shows in the history of television. Satirizing low-budget horror television from the ’80s and poking fun at the pompous egos who created them, this delightfully hilarious British comedy is one of those classic sitcoms better than most modern shows.
But Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace is very far from a one-trick pony, either comedically or as a multi-layered satire. It’s full of exquisite twists and effective surprises, making it a perfectly varied and fun weekend activity to engage in over the course of just around three hours. Smart, star-studded, and genius in its meta aspects, it’s a genre series that anyone looking for a good laugh should watch at least once.
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‘Gravity Falls’ (2012–2016)
Further proof that fantasy cartoons aimed at children can absolutely work for grown-ups as well, Gravity Falls may very well be the biggest cult classic that the Disney Channel ever produced. It is, after all, one of those animated shows without any significant flaws, a delightfully funny and inventive series which anyone who loves genre storytelling should be perfectly capable of enjoying—regardless of their age.
Inspired by the likes of Twin Peaks and The X-Files, Gravity Falls is a series intimately tied to the history of the great fantasy, sci-fi, and horror shows from the past, making it essential viewing for anyone who loves these genres. Colorful and full of vibrant lore and world-building, it’s a show that constantly amazes with the sheer depth of its writing, how compelling its characters are, and how fun each of its 20 hours of runtime is.
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‘Arcane’ (2021–2024)
Who could have possibly predicted that a Netflix series based on League of Legends, of all video games, would end up becoming the single most universally acclaimed animated show of the 2020s so far? Arcane is just that good, bolstered by an incredible blend of steampunk sci-fi and fantasy elements that help deliver a hard-hitting story about class, family, and fate.
All in all, it’s one of the most perfect fantasy shows of the last 20 years, the sort of animated series that has something in it for everyone. Jaw-dropping visuals, nail-biting action, fascinating lore and world-building, compelling character development, and a killer soundtrack are but a few of the reasons why anyone who watches Arcane inevitably ends up falling in love with it. With just a little over 12 hours on their hands and a weekend to sit down in pure enjoyment, anyone could see what all the hype is about.
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Christian Linke
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Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren, Christelle Abgrall
Brooks Nader going sans top in the presence of her family caused a stir online last month.
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model, 29, ditched her bikini top and rocked nothing but white crochet bottoms on a boat vacation with her dad Breaux Nader, mom Holland Nader and sister Sarah Jane Nader.
After photos of the getaway, which took place in Sardinia, Italy on August 9, went viral and stirred up a fierce debate, Brooks addressed critics who suggested it was inappropriate to be topless, particularly in front of her father.
“I had the time of my freaking life,” Brooks said in an Entertainment Tonight interview posted via Instagram on Thursday, September 10. “I don’t care if I’m not from Europe. I’m from Louisiana. I grew up in an all-girl household. We’re always naked together as sisters.”
Brooks insisted that her dad had no issues with being around her when she was topless.
“My dad’s half blind, so he didn’t even notice,” she said. “He was like, ‘I don’t care.’”
“He has selective hearing and selective seeing,” Brooks added. “I was just having the time of my life and really not thinking that anyone was documenting some of it, but we love it. It’s great.”
At the time, social media users had mixed opinions on her lack of attire for the family boat outing.
Brooks Nader. (Photo by Manoli Figetakis/Getty Images)
“Mom and sister is one thing but the dad and brother is crazy,” one person commenting on a clip shared via TMZ’s TikTok account. Another added, “Topless in front of her dad is strange, but I don’t see an issue with mom and sisters.” A third commented, “Being topless in front your family IS weird wtf are ppl talking about.”
Others didn’t see what the big deal was and defended Brooks stripping off while family were around. “How is this a problem? Men are topless all the time,” a person commented. Another wrote, “This is very normal in a lot of countries.” A third fan chimed in, “Idc her choice bye.”
The Love Thy Nader star has since taken the viral moment in her stride, laughing off the comments in an Instagram Stories post shared on August 18.
The Naders are a tight knit family. Brooks Nader was recently seen ditching her bikini top while spending time with her sister Sarah Jane Nader and their parents, dad Breaux Nader and mom Holland Nader. In a viral clip shared via TMZ’s TikTok, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model was spotted wearing nothing but white crochet […]
Brooks clapped back by sharing a photo of herself jumping off a boat and into the water fully clothed and covered up.
“Are we happy now?” Brooks joked in the post’s caption.
While Brooks’ choice to free the nip on her family getaway appeared to be intentional, the Baywatch star has suffered a few wardrobe malfunctions in the past.
In November 2025, Brooks poked fun at her public nip slips while speaking to Us.
“I have so many,” she admitted at the time. After being asked if she’s ever had a wardrobe malfunction on purpose, Brooks replied, “No! Whenever the actual areola is popping out, it’s not intentional.”
Just in time for New York Fashion Week, Project Runway has crowned its winner for season 22.
During the Thursday, September 10, finale of Freeform’s hit reality show, judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Law Roach and guest judge Fausto Puglisi agreed that Jude Mikulenak was the top fashion designer of the season.
“The winner not only showed us stunning clothes throughout the competition, but we saw them grow as a designer,” Heidi, 53, shared during the season finale. “Their finale collection brought beauty, was cohesive and in the end, we’re investing in this designer’s future.”
As soon as the winner was announced, Jude, 23 — who beat fellow finalists Joseph McRae, Anna Molinari and Bi Pham — couldn’t hide his excitement.
“I’m the youngest person in the competition. In the beginning, I felt like I had a lot to prove,” he shared. “But I came here and did the best work that I could. Now I have the most wins out of the final four. I believe in myself. I got this.”
As the winner of season 22, the Brooklyn-based designer walked away with a $200,000 cash prize, six months of representation with Agentry PR, a spread in Elle magazine and a mentorship with CFDA.
“Right now, I’m a kid that makes clothes in his bedroom,” Jude shared with the judges. “But I have so much fire in me and pour some gasoline on the fire because I can promise you that I will be making clothes until the day I die.”
As part of finale week, each contestant had one week and a $7,500 budget to design five eye-catching looks.
Jude Mikulenak Heidi Gutman/Disney
After impressing the judges with his classic tailoring and interest in both menswear and womenswear, Jude once again impressed fashion lovers with his finale collection.
“You were trying to prove to us that you can be a tailor, but you can still have a feminine touch, which you undeniably do,” Nina, 61, shared. “So few people know how to do that. You have the skill and the eye and the taste that could deliver great clothes.”
Law, 48, added, “This is your very first collection and to be able to tailor the way you tailor at 23 is incredible…. The work and craftsmanship is undeniable.”
“Designers, make it work!” Project Runway contestants have been sewing up a storm since 2004 — and some of the winners are still changing the game of the fashion industry to this day. The long-running reality series challenges up-and-coming designers to create original garments restricted by time, material and theme. From 2004 to 2018, the […]
Before the finale came to an end, mentor Christian Siriano — who made history as the youngest winner of the show in 2008 — couldn’t help but celebrate seeing how far the winner came from his very first challenge with 21 other designers.
“I couldn’t get much out of you at the beginning,” Christian, 40, shared. “But in the end, I think we did. You did amazing. I’m so proud.”
Catch up on the entire season of Project Runway by streaming season 22 now on Hulu and Disney+.
Dolly Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, is reflecting on the “Jolene” singer’s mindset before her death.
Appearing on the Thursday, September 10 edition of CBS Mornings, Stella, 77, acknowledged that Dolly appeared to be ready for what was to come. (Dolly died at age 80 on August 25, after a brief battle with an undisclosed form of cancer.)
“I know she was at peace,” Stella told host Gayle King. “I could always tell by looking at her face, even if I hadn’t seen her in months.”
Stella continued, “On camera, I could tell if she was hurt, angry, happy or sad or felt bad. I could see it on her. She was my sister. You know, we were very close as a family. She knew where she was going. She wasn’t going anywhere bad, she was going to be with Momma and Daddy.”
Speaking about Dolly nearing the end of her life, Stella added, “She was definitely prepared.”
During the interview, Stella explained why her sister chose not to share publicly that she was struggling with serious health issues.
“Well, Dolly did not want anybody to tell that because Dolly could not bear negative things and she would not have wanted her fans worried about it,” Stella revealed. “She didn’t want a lot of the family worried about it. Some of us knew, the ones that were closer, but not every relative.”
Dolly Parton. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Stella also shared that she thought Dolly would be pleased at the outpouring of love that has been expressed since her passing.
“She’d be really happy and delighted that people have shown her so much love because she knew that that would make us feel better as her family,” Stella said.
Last month, Us confirmed the “9 to 5” country icon had died.
The late Dolly Parton’s official social media accounts shared an uplifting post nearly three weeks after the country icon’s death. “I can see the light of a clear blue morning… everything’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be okay,” the sweet post, shared on Sunday, September 6, read. The graphic included the legend’s one-of-a-kind signature and […]
“Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright and author, died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee,” Dolly’s rep said in a statement. “A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth and kindness that made us all feel like family.”
Stella broke her silence on Dolly’s death via Instagram two days later.
“My big sister Dolly got her wings this past Tuesday. If anyone gets to heaven, I’m sure she made it right on time,” she wrote on August 27. “I know she’s showing out big time, in all her sparkles and shine. That was my sister’s way.”
The “Queen of Crime,” Agatha Christie, perfected the art of the whodunit with over 80 published crime fiction books, including novels and short story collections. A major part of Christie’s mystery blueprint, besides her iconic detective leads, is the closed-circle plot device. Often trapping a group of characters in an enigmatic, immersive, and isolated setting, such as a moving train in Murder on the Orient Express or a lavish steamboat in Death on the Nile, Christie builds suspense by exploring a limited pool of suspects who can’t flee the scene.
These five new thriller releases debuting this September likewise place, or, rather, strand their characters in remote locations, where the setting becomes a character in and of itself. From the coast of Southeast Alaska to a hotel in the Swiss Alps, these authors put their own spin on the closed-circle mystery formula, albeit without the seasoned detective lead. Agatha Christie devotees will find much to love in these twisty psychological thrillers from some of today’s best suspense authors.
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‘Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel’
By Lucy Foley / Agatha Christie
If you’re looking for the most direct connection or homage to Agatha Christie on this list, popular thriller author Lucy Foley has you covered. Her forthcoming Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel, releasing on September 22nd, is the first full-length Miss Marple mystery novel published since Sleeping Murder in 1976. With the full blessing of the Christie estate, Foley is reviving the iconic Christie detective character, Miss Marple, by sending her on a rare holiday in the Swiss Alps, where a murder and a sudden snowstorm leave the guests stranded.
Foley populates the Grand Alpine Hotel circa 1950 with an ensemble befitting the Golden Age mystery tradition, including an aging movie star, a British political candidate and his wife, a French inspector, and even a group of skiing nuns. Once a blizzard cuts the hotel off from the outside world, Miss Marple, the unassuming and astute sleuth, must sort through a puzzle of disguises and stolen gold. For readers who have ever wished they could experience a brand-new Christie murder mystery release, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel is the closest thing to the real deal.
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‘Untamed Coast’
By Kevin C. Morris
Kevin C. Morris’ debut novel, Untamed Coast, takes the genre’s fascination with puzzling crimes and disappearances into the rural terrain of Southeast Alaska. The story follows Marconi Franco, a grieving widower living aboard his boat, who hears a mysterious distress signal late one night. His decision to investigate quickly pulls him into a decades-old mystery involving stolen gold and a string of missing women, drawing the attention of someone determined to keep the past quiet and buried.
Unfolding across three timelines, connecting a 1938 radio operator, a woman struggling to survive an abusive marriage in the 1980s, and Marconi’s present-day search for the source of the mysterious mayday signal. This trifold structure doesn’t adhere as literally to the locked-room premise of Christie’s tightly woven mysteries, but its core elements are immediately familiar to fans of the genre: scattered clues, secrets stretching across generations, and an amateur sleuth in uncharted, dangerous territory.
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‘Ten Perfect Guests’
By Jonathan Santlofer
Jonathan Santlofer‘s Ten Perfect Guests is a classic isolated ensemble mystery novel that recalls the timeless appeal of And Then There Were None. When celebrated artist Victor D’Arcangelo dies unexpectedly, his closest friends and associates receive an invitation to attend his weekend memorial or else forfeit their inheritance. Thus, ten curious, though self-absorbed, guests arrive at a secluded tropical island, where things take a sinister turn, and bodies begin to pile up.
Santlofer’s tropical island is a deeply effective, atmospheric Lord of the Flies backdrop of sweltering weather, not to mention bugs and crocodiles. As the memorial descends into claustrophobic chaos, these elite guests have to figure out who, if anyone, they can trust, and whether any of them will make it off the island alive. If you want a Christie-reminiscent read with a dose of coastal horror, this pick is for you.
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‘The Silent Appeal’
By Janice Hallett
Agatha Christie’s influence is unmistakable in Janice Hallett’s latest novel. The Silent Appeal, a follow-up to her 2021 bestseller, The Appeal, returns to the amateur theater troupe known as the Fairway Players. This time, the group is staging Christie’s mystery play, The Hollow, but their rehearsals take a dark turn when a gruesome accident occurs during production. Two lawyers, Charlotte and Femi, are tasked with uncovering the truth of what happened on opening night, which cracks open this story of betrayal, blackmail, and misdirection.
Like The Appeal, Hallett’s latest mystery unfolds through an epistolary collection of texts, emails, and WhatsApp messages, which force readers to piece together the truth from the evidence themselves. The result is a particularly witty, entertaining, and Christie-esque reading experience. All in all, The Silent Appeal is a cozy mystery with a long cast list, worth reading as a sequel or a standalone.
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‘The Getaway’
By Kieran Scott
Big Little Lies meets The White Lotus in this new release from bestselling author Kieran Scott. Three couples have been reuniting at a villa in The Hamptons every year for three years running. This enviable estate, owned by their billionaire bud, Lincoln Foster, is an idyllic weekend getaway opportunity. But this year, mysterious blue cards appear in each bedroom, exposing buried secrets, impulses, and rivalries between the guests that kickstart this fast-paced locked-room mystery of ambition and revenge.
As a hurricane moves in on The Villa night one of the trip, this group of dysfunctional, coupled-up characters is forced to stay put with a killer hiding amongst them. The Getaway deftly turns a luxury vacation setting into a delicious, drama-filled death trap, where friendships crumble, alliances are shaken, and everyone, guests invited and uninvited, is suspect. Best put on your detective hats early, because this whodunit wastes no time getting into the murder plot.
Remy Ma is not letting up on Papoose and Claressa Shields! After seemingly calling the couple panini pressed, she circled back to give a long-awaited update on her divorce. The ‘Wanna Go’ rapper revealed her next court date with Pap and challenged him to sign the divorce papers to “prove [his] love.”
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Remy Ma Reveals Next Divorce Court Date With Papoose
While Remy’s “Mr. & Mrs. Panini” shade was posted on Instagram Story, her latest whacker was shared on the rapper’s main feed. The post featured a clip of Rem riding around in a vehicle with the window down. She silenced the clip’s original audio and added her and Millyz’s song ‘Say Yea’ to the post. Her caption started by promoting the song.
But the hashtags? That’s where the shade appeared to creep in! One hashtag read, “NOBODYYYY want Ya Man,” while another said, “And I mean nobody.” A third hashtag said, “He’s All Yours Boo.” Then, Remy Ma penned a sentence about being played with before naming Papoose and revealing their next divorce court date is allegedly tomorrow, meaning Friday, September 11. She pleaded with him to sign their papers.
“Sidebar: Only thing that can play in my face is this sun 🌞 RemFunFact: Court TOMORROW 9:30am Ayo Pap prove ya luv😂📋✍🏾pleaseeeeee🙏🏾,” Remy Ma wrote.
Remy & Claressa Having Been Coming For Each Other
As previously reported, also on Thursday, the estranged wife shared a photo of a sandwich sitting in a panini press. Remy Ma seemed to direct the text she added toward Papoose and Claressa Shields. The rapper claimed that “Mr. and Mrs. Panini” were bothering her again while she was allegedly minding her business.
Before that post, Shields talked about “3 loser btchs linking up” and “3 btcs who can’t whoop” her. Those comments appeared to be a clapback at Remy Ma linking up with her rival boxers, Alycia Baumgardner and Amanda Serrano. “Weak a** h**s,” Shields add in one X tweet.
Furthermore, Claressa called on the rapper’s rumored boo, battle rapper Eazy E, to come get his “b***h.” Also, she accused Remy Ma of being pressed about her and her man, Papoose. She then responded to an X user who said Remy acts “like she got left.” Claressa replied, “Crazy sh*t!!! Mind you I been with this man 2+ years!!!”
Meanwhile, Papoose has yet to comment on his estranged wife and current girlfriend’s online spats this week.
Fans Weigh In On Rapper’s Divorce Court Message
In about three hours, the divorce court post pulled in over 3,400 comments on Instagram. For the most part, the responses appeared to come from fans who either encouraged her petty or called for Papoose to free Remy Ma. Keep scrolling for a taste of her comment section.
@msboxingbaby_thequeen commented, “Free Remy Bumpoose!! 🔥🔥🔥 and heavy on the NOBODY part.”
“😍😍❤️❤️Hey Reminisce because they really reminiscing over you😂😂😂 You all on they brains. 🫶🏾🫶🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💪🏾💪🏾I pray everything goes in your favor as it should,” @swagittarius12_11 added.
“Facts prove your luv ☝🏽 sign those papers 🤷🏽♀️ leave with NOTHING.. Tf ❤️ .. Team Remy all day ❤️🔥,” @lyfewithparker wrote.
“ReMY HE DONT even want her! He just mad at you! lol. 😂,” @rocksatr_robin alleged.
@vickiirvin said, “Once that ink is dry they gonna look at each other like, “now what do we do?” 😂😂”
“Remy BEGGING for this man to sign them papers 📑 😂😂😂😂💀 release my good sis,” @kalyn_jk_ said.
@kiara_ki09 wrote, “Remy posted the court date so he can free her and sign 🤣🤣.”
“Let’s see if he’ll sign them papers y’all.. Let’s see if he really love Clarence.. I’m taking all bets that he don’t sign them papers.. WHO WANNA BET ME 🤔 FREE REMY,” @hurrican_trinaa added.
“I bet he don’t sign them papers 😂😂,” @quayjudah predicted.
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For a celebrity raised in one of Hollywood’s most famous families, finding a relationship that earns approval from both parents might be harder than landing a movie role. However, new reports suggest Apple Martin may have done exactly that.
The 22-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin recently sparked attention after being spotted sharing affectionate moments with boyfriend Moshe Levi in the Hamptons, and insiders say the romance has already won over the people whose opinions matter most.
The Hamptons sighting may have introduced Levi to the public, but insiders say he has been part of Apple’s life for quite some time.
According to sources, Levi has spent months quietly integrating himself into the circles that matter most to Apple, including her closest friends and family members.
“He has gotten to know Apple’s close friends like Sascha Seinfeld and Destry Spielberg. He has been floating around in her world for a while. Everyone seems to approve,” a source told the Daily Mail.
That acceptance reportedly extends well beyond her social circle. Levi was present at Apple’s Vanderbilt University graduation in May, where he spent time with Gwyneth Paltrow, Chris, Apple’s brother Moses Martin, and stepfather Brad Falchuk.
Sources say those interactions only strengthened the family’s opinion of him. One insider explained that Levi has already become a familiar presence around Apple’s loved ones and that his relationship with the family did not happen overnight.
Rather than arriving suddenly on the scene, he gradually built trust with those closest to her, creating the kind of foundation parents often hope to see before fully embracing a relationship.
Paltrow Reportedly Values What Moshe Levi Isn’t
While Apple is beginning to explore Hollywood, sources say one of Levi’s biggest advantages is that he exists outside that world.
According to insiders, Levi studied business and plans to pursue philanthropy. His life is reportedly centered in New York rather than Los Angeles, and sources say that distinction has resonated with Gwyneth Paltrow.
“Gwyneth approves of this guy because he comes from a good family and he has been around – he is not some dude she met in a bar,” a source revealed.
The insider added that Levi’s interests helped set him apart. According to them, “He also has impeccable manners and has interest in business, politics – he is well read and college educated, and Gwyneth likes that.”
Sources also say Paltrow sees balance in the relationship because Apple is pursuing acting while Levi is charting a different professional course.
Gwyneth Paltrow And Chris Martin Allegedly See A Bright Future Ahead
Beyond family approval, sources say the relationship has deepened through shared experiences and extensive travel. Apple and Levi reportedly met at Vanderbilt University and have remained close ever since.
“They met over a year ago at Vanderbilt University [in Nashville] and they have been pretty much in love ever since. They are cute together and seem to have a very passionate relationship,” one insider said.
Another source described the pair as focused on building a future together, saying, “Apple and Moshe are deeply in love and really grounded in the fact that they’re both building an amazing future together.”
Their bond has reportedly grown through trips abroad, with insiders claiming they have already traveled to destinations including France and Italy. Levi has also supported Apple’s career ambitions, reportedly visiting her while she worked on the set of “Paris Paramount.”
Perhaps the strongest endorsement came from a source who suggested Levi embodies many of the qualities Paltrow and Martin would want in a partner for their daughter.
“Gwyneth and Chris think very highly of Moshe. They’ve both hung out with him on multiple occasions and they both realize that he is very special to Apple and they love that he is both well rounded and on a trajectory to be very successful,” they stated.
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Apple’s Acting Career Begins To Take Shape After Boyfriend Spotlight
While much of the recent attention surrounding Apple has centered on her relationship with Levi and the overwhelming approval the romance has reportedly received from both Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, the young star is building something even more significant behind the scenes.
Apple recently revealed that acting has become a serious career goal, a notable shift for someone who previously envisioned a completely different future.
In a February interview with Vogue, she admitted that during her younger years she deliberately resisted following her parents into entertainment.
“I was in that rebellious, ‘I don’t wanna be like my parents’ type of phase,” she explained. Instead, she pursued law, history and society studies at Vanderbilt University, where she enjoyed what she described as a relatively normal college experience away from Hollywood.
That path, however, gradually evolved. During college, Apple became involved in theater and creative projects, eventually discovering a stronger interest in performance and storytelling.
Her ambitions are already turning into tangible opportunities. Reports recently confirmed that she has landed a role in Nancy Meyers’ upcoming film “Paris Paramount,” marking the biggest step yet toward a professional acting career.
The project places her alongside an impressive cast and gives her an entry point into an industry her parents know well.
Beyond acting, Apple has quietly built a résumé in fashion. She has modeled for major campaigns, appeared in Vogue, and become increasingly visible within the fashion world.
As Apple navigates young adulthood, relationships, and career decisions in the public eye, Paltrow has been reflecting on her experience growing up under intense scrutiny.
During a recent appearance on Benny Blanco’s “Friends Keep Secrets” podcast, the actress opened up about her relationship with Brad Pitt and why its ending affected her more deeply than many realized.
Paltrow recalled meeting Pitt while filming “Se7en” and described the connection as “love at first sight.” Their romance quickly became one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships of the 1990s.
They became engaged in 1996, but the engagement ended the following year. Looking back, Paltrow said the breakup carried an unusual emotional burden because of how invested the public had become in their relationship.
The Oscar winner explained that she felt an “extra shame” after the split, partly because the relationship had taken on what she described as greater cultural significance.
She was still in her early twenties, navigating fame, career success and a highly visible romance all at once. The pressure of living through such a public breakup made it even harder.
Despite the heartbreak, Paltrow spoke warmly about her former fiancé, calling Pitt “a great guy” and noting that they remain friends decades later.
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I don’t believe in completely swapping out your wardrobe by the seasons — and I’m assuming neither does Jenna Dewan. Certain pieces in the actress’ closet seamlessly transition from summer to fall. Yes, that includes dresses, especially a flowy, boho-inspired maxi design.
In a recent Instagram photo dump, Dewan shared a striking rooftop picture of herself wearing a ruffled floral maxi dress. I’m not sure where her dress is from, but I found a nearly identical design on Amazon for under $50 that is the perfect addition to your fall closet.
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Because of its full skirt and long sleeves, this maxi dress can easily be worn throughout the chillier fall months with a solid pair of boots and maybe even a light jacket. Plus, the silhouette is very forgiving thanks to the elastic waist and adjustable tie that cinches you in or can be worn extra loose, depending on how you’re feeling that day.
As much as we’re looking forward to the official start of fall, plenty of warm days remain before it’s time to bundle up. The solution? Transitional pieces that go from summer to fall, and Jennifer Lopez wore the ideal end-of-season dress style we’re copying ASAP. Lopez stepped out in West Hollywood wearing a white flowy […]
The versatility is what really sets this dress apart, though. The lightweight, breathable fabric keeps you from overheating in the summer. That same design feature makes it easy to layer when temperatures drop, making it the ideal summer-to-fall wardrobe staple.
Shoppers specifically love the flexibility this dress provides, but also its durability.
“I’ve owned this dress for 2 years, and I’ve worn it a million times and washed it a ton, yet it’s held up really well. No snags or frays or holes,” one reviewer writes. “It’s so comfy and flowy. A perfect throw on when you don’t feel like putting together an outfit!”
As summer slowly gives way to fall, you’ll be so glad you have the PrettyGarden Boho Floral Wrap Maxi Dress in your closet. Shop it today before we’re in the throes of autumn.
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In an unusual turn of events, Netflix’s non-English movies chart this week was dominated by Indian films. The streamer puts out weekly viewership reports unlike most of its competitors, and this week’s chart tracks data for the week of August 31 to September 6. The English-language chart was topped by the psychological thriller The Whisper Man, which has amassed 55 million views in two weeks, while the non-English chart was topped by The Secret Woman, which has hit 30 million views in the same period. Among the six Indian movies on the top-10 list was the action-thriller Gandhari, which took the third spot. The number four spot, on the other hand, was claimed by a holdover hit that topped the chart in four countries this week. The movie’s plot, which revolves around a woman who rebels against her oppressors, would appeal to fans of Black Widow and From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
The movie in question is a part of the Spy Universe franchise, which is modeled on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and follows secret agents on high-stakes, globe-trotting missions. Previous installments include the hit movies War and Pathaan, as well as the slightly less successful Tiger 3, and the outright flop War 2. The latest installment, which is redeeming itself on Netflix, underperformed commercially as well. It’s headlined by Alia Bhatt, the first female lead in the Spy Universe. Western audiences would know her as the antagonist in Netflix’s Heart of Stone and for her supporting role in RRR.
The Movie Follows a Woman Who Breaks Out of Her Cage and Goes Rogue
We’re talking about the movie Alpha, which follows a woman who is injected with a super serum as part of an experiment, only to go rogue against her creator as she discovers her truth. The movie also features Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, and Sharvari in supporting roles. Deol’s career received a boost thanks to his antagonist role in the blockbuster Animal, which also happened to feature Kapoor, whom audiences would recognize from Slumdog Millionaire and Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol. According to Netflix, Alpha jumped to 5.2 million views in its second week, following 3.3 million views in its first week. According to FlixPatrol, the movie also found a spot on the domestic top 10 list last week. The movie’s streaming success comes despite poor reviews; it holds a 22% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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June 6, 2025
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125 minutes
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Len Wiseman
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Shay Hatten, Derek Kolstad
An update in the Tasia Fortune case claims that the police are investigating her death as a homicide pending autopsy results. The 29-year-old mother was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, on Monday, August 3.
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Police Chief Gives Update On Tasia Fortune’s Death Investigation
TSR reported that Tasia was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant property in Jackson. The property is located on the 500 block of Road of Remembrance, and Tasia’s body was found in the backyard. However, her mother, Christy Spivey, said at the time that she did not believe her daughter died by suicide.
During the Jackson City Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney gave an update on the case after a letter was read by Spivey.
“I have no more answers from one day of this investigation,” Spivey said in her letter, which Councilman Kenneth Stokes read in the meeting, per WAPT. “The detectives are like they are on a prerecorded message just saying the same thing over and over. Now it’s gone to silence.”
An autopsy was reportedly completed on or around August 11-12. However, Brackney claims that the medical examiner’s office has not yet provided the JPD with the results. Brackney also claimed that the police were investigating Tasia’s death as a homicide pending the autopsy results, per WABT. Furthermore, she advised that the police had been doing so since “day one,” and would keep investigating until hearing “otherwise.”
She also pushed back against Spivey’s communication claims, saying that she’d been in constant contact with the grieving mother.
“Jackson police have been investigating this case since day one as a homicide,” Brackney said. “Until we hear otherwise from the medical examiner’s office. I have been in contact with the commissioner who oversees the medical examiners several times…. There is a lot of misinformation out there about this case and other ones. In addition, if you want to talk about the letter, we have been in constant contact with Miss Christy Spivey.”
Mississippi History Noted At Council Meeting
As said, Spivey’s letter was read at the meeting by Councilman Kenneth Stokes, and he noted the state’s history of lynching.
“Hanging is a ugly, ugly part of our past that we never, ever want to come back again,” Stokes said.
In addition, on Sunday, September 6, Stokes called for transparency in the case, per WLBT.
“We need to know whether it was suicide, homicide, gun shot, or whatever happened, to this young lady that was hung,” said Stokes. “Mississippi can not go backwards. We can not revisit our ugly past where hanging was a common thing.”
Not only that, but Stoked called out the Hinds County Coroner, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Mississippi Medical Examiner’s Office for not responding to his inquiries about the investigation. He added that it appears as if they are trying to hide something.
“It sends a message that you’re trying to hide something, and we do not need to hide anything in the state of Mississippi,” said Stokes. “We want the world to know we’re open and above board.”
Unfortunately, it appears that there are no more answers after the council meetings.
Man Arrested And Questioned
According to WLBT, a man named Terence Anderson was arrested in August on a firearm charge, and he is reportedly a person of interest. NBC News noted that the 65-year-old is the father of Tasia’s five-year-old son, who reportedly resides with his father. Anderson denied being involved in her death. However, he allegedly admitted to having an argument with her. In addition, he lives on the same street where Tasia was found, per WLBT. However, he has not been charged with her death.
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