Shania Twain will forever remember the late Dolly Parton’s influence.

“She is the ultimate example of being true to oneself in every way,” Twain, 61, exclusively told Us while promoting her collaboration with Candy Crush’s new music season. “She never abandoned her vision of things and her perspective on things and always fulfilled them all unapologetically and so courageously. I always admired that so much in her and it’s empowered me a lot in my own life and in my career but also in my personal life.”

News broke on August 25 that Parton died after a “brief” battle with an undisclosed form of cancer. She was 80.

“Dolly’s going to be very missed because we can never get enough of Dolly, and we didn’t get enough of Dolly,” Twain said. “She’s a big loss and she’s on my mind.”

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Twain, who reimagined her hit song “You’re Still the One” for Candy Crush with DJ Zedd, reflected on others wanting to put their own spin on Parton’s songs through the years.

“‘Jolene’ has been rerecorded so many times now in so many different ways, and in the end, she is still this magical songwriter who inspires others to reimagine and to redo their own take on her music,” Twain said. “It’s only a flattering thing.”

Twain’s collaboration with Zedd gave her iconic track a fresh flair, celebrating 30 years of “You’re Still the One.” The pair created a new sound and music video for Candy Crush in honor of the app’s new Music Season, with the track keeping the heart of the original intact while handing it a new pulse, turning it into a dance song built for right now — without losing what made it timeless in the first place.

“Well, Candy Crush chose the song, and I thought it was a very exciting concept because, first of all, Zedd’s style of arranging and producing is a whole other world from the song’s vocals and the style. So it’s kind of this beautiful contrast,” she told Us. “When [these two styles] come together, it’s this explosion of a candy-coated country world. So it’s just a really fun take on a classic song, and I feel like it’s been refreshed with Zedd’s animated sound that works really well with the animation and the spirit of this treasure hunt … and excitement of all the colors. It’s just a lot of fun. It’s taken this beautiful love song into a whole different world of love, I guess you could say. It’s really great. It’s exciting, and it’s another platform for one of my classics. I’m excited about it.”

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Hollywood is in mourning following the death of country music icon and actress Dolly Parton. “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 […]

She continued, “I think it’s just a whole new, wonderful energy to the song, and it just gives a second life to something that we already know and has been in our lives for so many years now. It’s like hitting the refresh button on something. It’s fabulous.”

Not only has she been busy with Candy Crush, but Twain also released her seventh studio album, Little Miss Twain, in July. The record features collaborations with country music legend Tanya Tucker, as well as Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme and duo The War and Treaty, whom Twain shared she feels inspired by.

“There’s so much room for inspiration, and being around younger artists and meeting them and performing with them gives me a lot of hope about where we’re going with music and creativity, because they’re just so full of new ideas, and that’s where inspiration comes from,” she told Us. “Being around people that are doing things you may never have thought of [or] doing things in a different way you may never have considered, like Zedd’s doing. … That’s certainly a genre that I wouldn’t have imagined for ‘You’re Still the One,’ so this is what young people do. They come up with all kinds of really fun things that continue to inspire me, so it’s really great new juice and I like being around it. It’s a joy.”

After rising to stardom with roles in The Americans, Girls and The Beast in Me, Matthew Rhys was excited to share even more about himself while celebrating award buzz surrounding his new hit series, Widow’s Bay.

“[It is an] the interesting question [to consider] how long [the show could go for],” Rhys, 51, exclusively tells Us in his 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me interview, on newsstands now. “It’s like Scooby-Doo. How long could you draw an episode of Scooby-Doo? How long does it take for them to figure something out? Or how long does it take for them to try and figure something out before they become buffoons for not figuring it out?”

He continued: “If the audience is going, ‘Oh my God, come on! You can see how it’s figured out!’ Then you’ve lost them. So I don’t know but it could be quite finite.”

Rhys spoke with Us while enjoying the views on the NAVAN C30. Brunswick also has other boating options including the Boston Whaler 405 Conquest, 210 Guardian and 330 Outrage, the Sea Ray SLX 360, the Elite, the Mercury Racing x MTI 440X Catamaran, the Textron TSUNAMI 25′ and more.

“I have no idea why but I had the mad idea of owning a boat, which is ridiculous. What you need are friends with boats. That’s what you should aim for,” he jokes. “Or what we try and offer here with Brunswick is an accessibility to the water without necessarily boat ownership, which is far more reasonable.”

Keep scrolling for more fun facts from Rhys:

1. My most valuable possession? In a fire, what am I grabbing? The dog.

2. I used to collect military badges from different regiments. Now they just collect dust.

3. Favorite comfort meal is what my mother used to make, a lamb’s neck soup. It’s the traditional dish of Wales — a lamb and vegetable soup.

4. Most starstruck moment [was] meeting Anthony Hopkins when I was 24. He introduced himself as Tony. I went, “Yes, I know.” [He’s] a lifelong hero.

5. Celebrity crush growing up was Kylie Minogue or Elisabeth Shue.

6. I have a slightly irrational fear of rats. I mistook one for a cat. It was so big.

7. I like to think I could do [other jobs], because I’ve played them once or twice. “Oh, I’d love to be a cowboy,” which is the most idealistic, ridiculous idea because I wouldn’t last half a day.

8. There’s nothing I prefer to coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park and Brooklyn Bridge Marina and just looking out at the water.

9. Kylie Minogue songs bring me that kind of rush of romance for the candle I still hold for her.

10. A lot of people want to talk about the ending [of The Americans]. There’s [also] a moment where Keri [Russell] had to punch national treasure Margo Martindale and shout, “Show them your face.” That one comes up a lot.

11. My Girls memory is that it was such a singularly unique experience because we rehearsed it as a play. It was a standalone episode. It was such a luxury of a procedure.

12. What I love about being a similar age to [Widow’s Bay creator] Katie Dippold is we enjoy the homage to a lot of the films we grew up watching: the Stephen King stuff, Jaws.

13. I never read my own reviews. I did a play once with Paul Bettany. I read such a scathing review of myself that I said, “Then I will never read another,” and I haven’t.

14. [Being an Emmy nominee at the same time as partner Keri] brings a cold competition into the kitchen most mornings. We haven’t spoken since nomination day, sadly! No, it’s a relief that you just get to do a fun date night together.

15. Proudest moment? God. Is it yet to happen? Just being able to look back and go, “Oh, it turned out OK.” So far! Don’t get me wrong. There’s plenty of room to mess things up!

16. I just binged Alone, the survival series. I find it very calming because these people are alone with their own thoughts and this beautiful landscape.

17. The most famous person in my phone is Robert Downey Jr.

18. I’m such a sports fan. The Welsh national [rugby] team will always have a very special place in my heart.

Related: Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys‘ Relationship Timeline

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19. The Americans is my favorite project because I met Keri.

20. For a brief second, [I had a job where] I would hot-press numbers and names onto ice hockey shirts. A lot of burnt fingers!

21. I did a movie [Titus] where Jonathan Rhys Meyers and I were hung naked upside down, hands tied behind our backs. Then Anthony Hopkins slit our throats and these prosthetics opened up and pumped blood onto our faces. It was the most nervous I’ve ever been.

22. I would like to do an Atlantic crossing, sailing. That’s a big bucket list item for me.

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23. I would love to work with Javier Bardem. He’d be a big one, just so we could play rugby [on] lunch breaks.

24. The nonprofit Billion Oyster Project in New York Harbor does incredible work.

25. [A reason I fell in love with boating is] I remember thinking how calm it was; such a lovely way to spend some time. You don’t even have to be on a boat. Just looking at water has the same effect.

Reacher star Alan Ritchson filed for divorce from his wife of 20 years, Catherine Ritchson, months before publicly announcing their separation.

Alan, 43, filed to dissolve the pair’s marriage on December 1, 2025, per court records viewed by Us. (TMZ was first to report the news.)

Alan and Cat, 37, revealed nearly nine months later that they had called it quits.

“After 20 years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way,” the now-exes wrote in a joint statement shared via Instagram on Saturday, September 12. “We grew up together, we built a life and a family together.”

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Reacher star Alan Ritchson and his wife, Catherine Ritchson, have called it quits after two decades of marriage. “After 20 years together, Cat and I have decided to end our marriage and continue alongside one another in a different way,” Alan, 43, and Catherine, 37, wrote in a joint statement shared via Instagram on Saturday, […]

They continued, “We are raising three incredible boys, who will always be the center of our world. Nothing can diminish what these years have meant to us — or the love and respect we will always share. The best gift we can give one another — and our boys — right now is friendship, grace and commitment to becoming the strongest coparents we can be.”

The actor and Catherine further stressed that they hoped to “give each other room to grow into the people [they were] becoming.”

“Change is hard enough without the whole world weighing in,” the pair added in her Saturday statement. “We hope, especially for the sake of our boys, that you will allow our family to move through this chapter with privacy and compassion. Thank you for supporting us as we continue making the health and happiness of our family our priority.”

Days earlier, Catherine documented a “solo trip” via Instagram and shared cryptic “statements that resonate.”

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Michael Tullberg/Getty Images Alan Ritchson made a splash in Hollywood in the early 2000s — and his stardom grew with the lead role on Reacher — and his wife, Catherine Ritchson, was there through it all until their 2026 separation. Alan and Catherine are high school sweethearts, who have their ballet class in Florida to […]

“It is what it is, and it ain’t nothin’ else,” Catherine reposted a 1965 quote attributed to Flavin on Thursday, September 10. “One might not think of light as a matter of fact, but I do. And it is, as I said, as plain and open and direct an art as you will ever find.”

While Catherine did not explain why the statement felt relevant, she and Alan have continued to amicably coparent their three sons.

“Was so fun to support Dad as a family yesterday for his appearance on @latenightseth,” Catherine wrote via Instagram in July, sharing behind-the-scenes pics with Alan and their kids. “Seth couldn’t have been more friendly and welcoming!”

The Hunger Games actor and Catherine were high school sweethearts, first meeting in a ballet class as teenagers.

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“After the millionth time of us sitting next to each other, inches away, tying our shoes — so now it’s super awkward — I was like, ‘So I heard you ice skate,’” Alan told Men’s Health in February 2024. “She was like the sweetest thing in the world.”

Alan and Catherine briefly separated after one year together before reconciling, eventually getting married in 2006.

Us has reached out for comment.

Netflix’s 4-season legal drama, The Lincoln Lawyer, is a compelling look at an attorney who makes it his life’s work to defend his clients. Each fascinating storyline dives further into the law and its consequences. HBO’s Sharp Objects is a heart-wrenching and often disturbing examination of a female protagonist who is haunted by her hometown and the murders of two young girls. At first glance, these two shows have little in common, but a completely underrated Apple TV series perfectly captures the best of both.

What Is ‘Truth Be Told’ About?

Truth Be Told, based on the 2017 novel Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber, began airing on Apple TV back in 2019 and ran for three seasons, wrapping up in 2023. The series follows a well-known podcaster named Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer), whose claim to fame was covering the murder of a professor named Chuck Buhrman (Nic Bishop) back in 1999. Poppy was convinced that a young man named Warren Cave (Aaron Paul, as well as Hunter Doohan in flashbacks) was responsible for the gruesome murder.

The only problem is that Poppy now has reason to believe that Warren may have been wrongfully convicted of the crime. Because of her immense guilt, she feels driven to correct her mistake and discover the truth about who actually killed Chuck. Truth Be Told unfolds with an eerie, twisty narrative, complete with family secrets, betrayal, and lies. Subsequent seasons of the series allow Poppy to investigate other cases, similar to The Lincoln Lawyer, including the murder of a filmmaker in Season 2, and the terrifying disappearances of several young Black girls in Season 3.

‘Truth Be Told’ Captivates With Its Suspenseful Storytelling and Stellar Cast

All 28 episodes of Truth Be Told are thrilling to watch because the storytelling is so gripping. It’s easy to find yourself drawn into Poppy’s cases, especially because she becomes so enmeshed with both the victims and the suspects. She’s not a perfect protagonist, since she’s responsible for putting a potentially innocent person behind bars, but her dogged desire to fight for the truth is both admirable and riveting. The dark, almost Southern Gothic vibe, similar to the one found in Sharp Objects, becomes almost another character, portraying the setting as mysterious and dangerous. Plenty of red herrings and twists and turns help the pacing of each episode fly by.

Truth Be Told doesn’t feel like your average prestige thriller, and much of this is because of the impressive cast. Oscar winner Spencer shines in a role that allows her to dig into the messier sides of humanity, a far cry from her hilarious performance in the recent Prime Video hit Ride or Die. Paul, as impeccable as always, has a hardened edge to his performance that demonstrates the harsh effects of growing up in prison, and his scenes with Spencer are incredibly intense. Lizzy Caplan is a standout in Season 1 in a dual role as Chuck’s traumatized twin daughters, while Elizabeth Perkins is heartbreaking as Warren’s cancer-stricken mother. The Pitt‘s Katherine LaNasa even pops up in a supporting role as Noa Havilland, the producer of Poppy’s podcast. One of the most fascinating aspects of Truth Be Told is that Seasons 2 and 3 provide brand-new cases and even more extraordinary cast members; Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, and Peter Gallagher are just a few of the actors who help bring Poppy’s world to life in later episodes.

Truth Be Told was cancelled after Season 3, but many felt the show had run its course due to its anthology storytelling format. With just three seasons, the series is now the perfect length for a binge-watch. Even if the content is pretty heavy, you’ll be drawn in by the captivating twists and authentic performances in all three seasons of Truth Be Told.

Truth Be Told is available to stream on Apple TV in the U.S.

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Hayden Panettiere‘s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, found himself in handcuffs following a chaotic night out with his brother, Zach Hickerson.

The incident unfolded at a local bar, where an argument involving the brothers and other patrons eventually brought police to the scene.

During the commotion, Brian also made a startling accusation involving the investigation into the death of his late girlfriend, Hayden Panettiere.

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What began as a night of drinking for Brian and Zach quickly descended into disorder at Wild Wing Cafe in Greenville on Saturday.

Sources told TMZ that the brothers had spent several hours drinking at a table toward the back of the establishment. At some point, Brian approached the bar and began speaking with other people before the situation escalated. He allegedly picked up a bar stool and threw it backward.

Footage obtained by the news outlet captured another tense moment during an argument with patrons. Brian could be seen being lifted off the ground by someone behind him before he was carried outside. A bartender was heard shouting, “Let him go!” as the confrontation continued.

Greenville police were eventually called over a reported “assault.” According to authorities, responding officers encountered Brian and Zach outside the establishment, where they were involved in an altercation with other individuals.

The incident ended with both brothers being placed in handcuffs, but their encounters had different outcomes.

Brian Hickerson Made Shocking Claims About Hayden Panettiere’s Death

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While officers dealt with the disturbance, Brian unexpectedly brought up Panettiere’s death and leveled an accusation against the local police department.

Video from the incident captured Brian shouting, “GPD leaked it when my girlfriend died,” apparently referring to the Greenville Police Department and information surrounding Panettiere’s death.

The 36-year-old actress was found unresponsive in a Greenville apartment on August 16, where she and Brian had been staying. Zach discovered her body, and Brian later administered Narcan after finding her unconscious, according to a statement Zach previously gave TMZ.

Brian did not elaborate on what information he believed police had leaked, and the news outlet did not report evidence substantiating his accusation.

Panettiere’s cause and manner of death have not yet been made public. The circumstances surrounding her passing still remain under investigation.

Brian Hickerson Was Released While His Brother Faces Arrest

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Despite being handcuffed during the confrontation, Brian was not arrested. Police eventually released him without charges stemming from the incident.

Zach, however, was taken into custody. Greenville police told TMZ that he appeared highly intoxicated and began shouting profanities while officers were at the scene.

His behavior resulted in his arrest for disorderly conduct, and he was subsequently taken to jail.

For Brian, the encounter comes less than a month after Panettiere’s death, once again placing him in the public eye as questions surrounding the actress’ final days continued.

Brian Hickerson Was Reportedly At The Center Of Hayden And Her Mother’s Strained Relationship

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Long before Panettiere’s death, Brian had become a major source of tension between the actress and her mother, Lesley Vogel.

Vogel said she traveled to California about a year before her daughter’s death to help Panettiere end the relationship with Brian. This is something she maintained Hayden had decided she wanted to do herself.

“She knew that Brian was toxic,” Vogel told “Good Morning America,” per Fox News Digital. “She knew she had to get him out of her life.” However, Vogel said her daughter later informed her that she intended to remain with “the person” she loves.

The situation eventually pushed Vogel to make a painful decision. Following advice from her therapist, she told Panettiere that they could no longer communicate while Brian remained in her life.

That decision led to their estrangement. Vogel believed the distance between them would only be temporary, never imagining that Panettiere would die before they had an opportunity to repair their relationship.

Brian Hickerson Allegedly Pursued Another Woman Before Hayden Panettiere’s Death

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The concerns surrounding Hickerson’s relationship with Panettiere were further complicated by claims that he had been pursuing another woman months before the actress died.

According to TMZ,  Hickerson allegedly exchanged flirty messages with an unnamed woman he met at a Greenville nightclub about five months before Panettiere’s death.

After their encounter, Hickerson allegedly contacted her the following day, writing, “Great meeting you last night, pretty lady. I owe you a date.” When she later responded that she remembered little about meeting him because she had been heavily intoxicated, he continued trying to arrange another meeting.

The news outlet also noted that the exact nature of Hickerson and Panettiere’s relationship was not publicly clear during that period. It is also unclear whether they had any arrangement that permitted them to see other people.

The allegations added another detail to the complicated picture of Hickerson’s relationship with Panettiere. The pair’s connection has faced renewed scrutiny following her death and his recent encounter with police in South Carolina.

Céline Dion kicked off her comeback concert tour with great fanfare.

“Finally, it’s amazing we are all together,” Dion, 58, told concertgoers at her Saturday, September 12, concert at the Plenitude Arena in Paris. “I made a promise to come back and to be back on stage.”

She continued, “So here I am, singing for you, singing for me, singing life.”

Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms, in 2021 and publicly disclosed her health condition the next year. She subsequently canceled her Courage World Tour in 2023 to prioritize her health.

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Dion announced in March — on her 58th birthday — that she would headline a limited run of 10 concerts in September and October. Following enormous fan demand, Dion added six additional concerts to the schedule.

Kicking off her Céline Dion Paris shows, the music icon celebrated her accomplished career over four acts as she performed her biggest hits in French and English, including “On ne change pas,” “Because You Loved Me,” “Courage” and “La Wally.”

Before Dion took the stage, she had been working on improving her health for the show in what a source recently told Us was “an incredible labor of love.”

“Trust that Céline would never have taken this on if she didn’t feel she could deliver,” the insider exclusively shared with Us. “It has grown beyond her expectations, which is really incredible. I am not sure her fans understand the commitment behind this. It is going to be spectacular.”

Per the source, Dion put in ”constant, consistent work” to improve her health.

“People may not realize how much work Celine put in to fight this condition and to regain her strength and mobility,” the insider added. “There were many years of figuring out what was going on, that alone can be very daunting, and then to find the right people to help you.”

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While the source acknowledged that Dion faced “highs and lows” in her journey, she remained committed to getting her strength back.

“There were very low, emotional times [of her] thinking, ‘What is happening? Why is this happening? Will I get to the other side of this?’” the source told Us, noting that the musician has already seen “such great results with her rehabilitation.”

The insider continued, “She is physically so strong and has done so much hard work to get here. She trains almost every day on top of physical therapy. Céline is incredibly resilient and strong-willed, but she is also very tender and playful. She can laugh at herself and her circumstances.”

Aww, Roomies! B.G. just took his relationship with his girlfriend Brooke Jones to the next level! The Cash Money rapper caught his lady by surprise when he got down on one knee and popped the BIG question and fans are eating up the sweet moment between the newly engaged couple.

RELATED: Congrats! Joe Budden Proposes To Longtime Girlfriend Shadée Monique During His Birthday Celebration (VIDEOS) 

B.G. Surprises Girlfriend Brooke Jones With Proposal During Tour

B.G. came through with the sweetest surprise for his girlfriend, Brooke Jones. The rapper got down on knee during the Cash Money and No Limit tour stop in New Orleans on Saturday, September 12, and asked Brooke, “What’s up, you wanna be my wife?” while he held out the ring. Brooke looked completely shocked by the question, but she quickly wrapped her arms around B.G. and seemingly said “Yes!” That’s when B.G. joked and admitted he didn’t even know which hand the ring went on since this was his first time proposing. “I ain’t never did this before. What hand it it go on?” He continued, “You know I’m a hot boy.” Peep the sweet moment here.

Bling Bling! Brooke Gives Fans A Closer Look At Her Massive Engagement Ring

And whew, that RING! After Brooke said yes, she hopped on Instagram and gave fans a closer look at her new bling! B.G. definitely didn’t play when it came to the ice. He made sure to do his BIG one for his fiancée. Brooke showed off her sparkling engagement ring alongside the caption, “I know it’s fresh, but damn Gizzle….” 

Social Media Celebrates The Couple’s Engagement & Brooke’s HUGE Icy Rock

AS soon as Brooke dropped photos of her ICY new rock, fans ran to her comment section with reactions. Plenty of folks said they already know that her and B.G. are going to have a fire wedding, while others showered the newly engaged couple with love and well wishes as they gear up for their chapter.

Instagram user @mrmeana_pnc wrote, “Congratulations Brooke happy for you guys BG did his big one the biggest way boom 💥” 

Instagram user @bogvonniewestsid3 wrote, “😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Valentines 💌 in September 😍😭🥺🥺 Ik this gone be the most beautiful bride I ever seen 🥺😭🙏🏾” 

While Instagram user @nstylist wrote, “That was so fire🔥🔥 I lost my voice screaming for yall!!! BG did his big one Congratulations.” 

Then Instagram user @sslimm__ wrote, “Congratulations babyyy🥹🥹 Gon be a Hell of a Beautiful Wedding💕Love look sooo good on you Brooke🙏🏾GOD BLESS U!!” 

Another Instagram user @__iamdominique__ wrote, “Loveeeeeee It!!! Congrats ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥 btw that outfit was soooo tea🤏🏽🤏🏽” 

Instagram user @tlynnplease wrote, “Periodddddddd, congrats ❤️❤️❤️” 

Finally, Instagram user @the_natural_glamspecialist_ wrote, “🔥🔥🔥 welcome to the club 💍” 

RELATED: Congrats! Angela Yee Is Now Engaged (VIDEO) 

It’s hard to reinvent and transform one genre, let alone two. But that’s exactly what Ridley Scott managed to do almost fifty years ago when he cross-bred the haunted house trope with a creature feature, stuck it in space and, in the process, introduced terrified audiences to one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures in the process. Five decades later, it still scares the life out of everyone.

Now, Alien has found yet another generation of potential victims. Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece officially joined Netflix in the United States on September 1 as part of the streamer’s major monthly catalog refresh, alongside its equally acclaimed sequel, Aliens. Alien follows the seven-person crew of the commercial spaceship Nostromo after they are awakened from stasis to investigate what appears to be a distress signal originating from a nearby moon. So far, so good, but then the discovery of a derelict spacecraft quickly turns disastrous when one crew member encounters an unknown organism, unknowingly bringing a lethal extraterrestrial lifeform aboard the Nostromo. You know what that lifeform is. It’s the most iconic alien in the history of cinema; it’s the xenomorph.

The cast is led by Sigourney Weaver (Avatar) as Ellen Ripley, alongside Tom Skerritt (Top Gun) as Dallas, Veronica Cartwright (The Birds) as Lambert, Harry Dean Stanton (Paris, Texas) as Brett, John Hurt (The Elephant Man) as Kane, Ian Holm (The Lord of the Rings) as Ash, and Yaphet Kotto (Live and Let Die) as Parker, with Bolaji Badejo portraying the Alien.

How Good Is ‘Alien’?

Nearly five decades after its release, Alien remains one of the most acclaimed science-fiction and horror movies ever made. It currently holds a 93% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus praising the movie’s combination of science fiction, horror, and bleak atmosphere, and its reputation has only grown with time, while the movie was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2002 for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.”

At the box office, it was also a massive success, earning more than $106 million worldwide against a reported $11 million production budget. It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects and received another nomination for Best Art Direction, while Weaver’s Ellen Ripley went on to become one of the most iconic heroes in science-fiction history.

Alien is streaming now on Netflix.

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In the world of crime dramas, very few have had the impact of The Sopranos. The late, great Michael Gandolfini ​​​​​​plays Tony Soprano, a crime boss struggling to keep his empire and his family intact. Gandolfini’s performance peeled back Tony’s layers, revealing that beneath his tough-guy bravado is a front for dealing with deep depression. The Sopranos made HBO a pillar of primetime television and helped pave the way for other complex antiheroes like Mad Men‘s Don Draper and Breaking Bad‘s Walter White. However, a modern crime series features a protagonist who’s more Machiavellian than Tony could ever hope to be.

That series is Godfather of Harlem, currently streaming on Hulu. Godfather of Harlem is based on the real-life exploits of gangster Bumpy Johnson, who’s played by Forest Whitaker. After a decade in prison, Johnson returns to Harlem, New York, to discover that the neighborhood’s in the grip of the Italian mob. Johnson battles the mob to take back Harlem, using unconventional alliances and underhanded deals to win. The end result is a gripping crime drama that fans of The Sopranos should definitely add to their watchlists.

‘Godfather of Harlem’ Thrives Thanks to Forest Whitaker’s Performance

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From the very beginning, it’s clear that Godfather of Harlem intends to establish Bumpy Johnson as a man who’s willing to do anything to stay on top. The series premiere, “By Whatever Means Necessary,” establishes this with a scene where Johnson tracks down a man who wounded one of his associates and slowly kills him. It’s one of many instances where Forest Whitaker blends menace and thoughtfulness, making Johnson a truly dangerous character. Compared to Tony Soprano, who routinely struggled with his duties to his family and his empire, Johnson dispatches anyone who gets in his way. Whitaker made a career out of playing morally gray figures, but Godfather of Harlem might be one of his best performances.

Godfather of Harlem also boasts a stacked ensemble full of familiar faces. Johnson’s main rival, Vincent “The Chin” Gigante, is brought to life by Vincent D’Onofrio; fans of D’Onofrio’s performance as Wilson Fisk in Daredevil will be pleased to know that he brings the same level of darkness to Gigante. Giancarlo Esposito also shows up, playing the politician Adam Clayton Powell Jr., who’s often willing to bend or outright break the law to rise up in the ranks. There’s even an appearance from Severance‘s Tramell Tillman in Season 1! The fact that this cast can hold its own against Whitaker and bring historical figures to life is one of many reasons Godfather of Harlem is a standout.

‘Godfather of Harlem’ Comes To An End Next Year

Godfather of Harlem has four seasons under its belt and has earned critical acclaim along the way. That run is set to end, as MGM+ announced in July that the series would wrap up with a two-hour finale set to air sometime in 2027. Forest Whitaker released a statement following this announcement, in which he expressed his gratitude for being able to bring Bumpy Johnson to life.

“Playing Bumpy Johnson has been one of the greatest experiences of my career. This character, this story, and this ensemble have allowed me to explore the complexity of a man caught between ambition, loyalty, and survival. I’m grateful to Michael Wright and MGM+, Chris Brancato, 20th Television, Amazon, the entire creative team, and our extraordinary cast, for five seasons of exceptional collaboration.”

Though Godfather of Harlem might be coming to an end, creators Chris Brancato and Michael Panes aren’t leaving MGM+ or the world of crime dramas behind. The duo recently launched The Westies, which features many of the hallmarks that defined Godfather of Harlem. It’s a period piece anchored by strong performances from J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver, and Brancanto even admitted the series began as a storyline for Godfather of Harlem before spinning off into a separate project. The Sopranos might have defined crime television, but Godfather of Harlem has elevated it.

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2019 – 2026-00-00

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Amanda Seyfried has officially placed her Los Angeles home on the market as she prepares to move to her New York farm full-time.

The “Mean Girls” actress previously shared that she was leaving Hollywood for a “more balanced life” on her upstate farm, far from the hustle and bustle of L.A.

She also offered a glimpse into her strong support system, saying she couldn’t take all the credit for her recent success because her husband, Thomas Sadoski, has been by her side.

Amanda Seyfried is officially preparing to leave the West Coast behind after placing her L.A. home on the market for $3.195 million.

The “Mamma Mia!” actress originally purchased the property in 2011 for $1.85 million from her “Jennifer’s Body” co-star, Adam Brody, and has called it home for the last 15 years.

Tucked away near Runyon Canyon in the Hollywood Hills, the 2,738-square-foot home features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a swimming pool and a spa, among other luxury amenities.

It also includes a detached garage that Seyfried converted into a home gym, along with beautifully landscaped gardens and a sunroom.

Amanda Seyfried Makes Upstate New York Farm Her Primary Home

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The proposed sale signals Seyfried’s resolve to leave Los Angeles behind.

For several years, the Oscar-nominated actress has made a rural 1930s farm in upstate New York her primary home alongside her husband, actor Thomas Sadoski, and their two children.

She has often spoken about how rural life and caring for her collection of rescue animals — including goats, chickens, horses and peacocks — have given her a more stable balance than Hollywood, which comes with so much pressure.

Seyfried bought the farm in 2013 and has opened up about how the setting has afforded her a much calmer life, helping mitigate the effects of her anxiety and OCD symptoms.

Amanda Seyfried Says New York Move Was Essential For Her Mental Health

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In a 2024 interview with Forbes, she explained that she moved from L.A. to New York for a “more balanced life,” calling it the best decision she had made for her mental health.

“I moved upstate long before I had a family,” she said at the time. “Staying here was the best decision for privacy, peace and nature.”

“It offers a more balanced life than the city does,” she continued, adding that the move was “essential for my mental health.”

The “In Time” actress also told the outlet that staying there allowed her to manage “the high-energy of press events and life on-set” while working in Hollywood.

Amanda Seyfried Gives A Glimpse Into Farm Life With Her Family

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Despite their busy Hollywood schedules, Seyfried and Sadoski have remained active parents to their two children, daughter Nina and son Thomas Jr.

The couple first met in 2015 while starring in an off-Broadway play before starring alongside each other in “The Last Words,” where their on-screen romance turned real.

During a previous appearance on the YouTube series “Molner’s Table” with host John Molner, she discussed what life on the farm looks like with Sadoski and their children.

“These days, it’s been me waking up and going downstairs and drinking coffee and hanging out with my daughter and then Tommy feeding [the animals]. And you know what? Our family’s still together,” she said, per PEOPLE.

Amanda Seyfried Credits Her Mom For Helping Balance Career And Parenting

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She also shared that her mom, Ann, stays with them and helps raise their children, adding that her presence has helped Seyfried balance her Hollywood career with parenting.

“She’s our nanny,” she said. “My life is awesome because she is the third parent for us. I am so lucky — I know I am.”

“So when my daughter gets up, she either comes in our room or she goes downstairs,” she added. “And if we’re still sleeping, it’s great, ’cause she can hang out with my mom. She wakes up early.”

Earlier this year, she also heaped praise on her husband for his support both on and off the screen.

“We should [nominate him for Husband of the Year],” she told E! News. “He really is a sweetheart.”