AfterThe Office and Parks and Recreationintroduced the mockumentary genre through awkward glances and a camera catching what characters wish it wouldn’t (we still think about you, Michael Scott), The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins most cleverly treats that setup less like a gimmick and more like a liability. In the new NBC sitcom from co-creators Robert Carlock and Sam Means (the Emmy-winning guys behind 30 Rock), the camera isn’t just there to catch punchlines from its titular lead, played hilariously by the iconic Tracy Morgan. Instead, it’s there to ruin things — or at least, further embarrass people with enough precision that it could be the same thing.
The 10-episode series feels familiar at first as a disgraced former football superstar lets a documentary crew follow him around as he attempts to refine his public image. But with the addition of Daniel Radcliffe’s pretentious and self-conscious filmmaker Arthur Tobin capturing every moment behind the lens, the single-camera comedy is anything but. With both carrying their own versions of reputational baggage, the half-hour sitcom thrives on the chaos of watching two men who love controlling the narrative get trapped inside the constant replay.
And that’s where The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkinsreally separates itself from mockumentary alums. The camera is never objective or silent because it belongs to Arthur, an award-winning director who’s too pretentious, fragile, and emotionally invested to pretend he isn’t shaping the story in real-time. That push-and-pull turns the comedy into a sharp riff on image control, public shame, and all the increasingly ridiculous ways people try to rewrite their own legacy when eyes are on them. Having watched the entire show twice, it’s by far one of the sharpest comedies from the past five years. With heart and humor that sneaks up on you and one-liners that are sure to stick, it’s more than just a must-watch this season, but also one of the best new comedies of 2026.
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What Is ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ About?
Following its preview after the NFL playoff game this past January on NBC, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is ready to make its official debut on Monday, February 23. But if you missed it the first time around, it’s the kind of premiere that tells you everything you need to know about the show’s sense of humor and tone in its first 10 minutes. Morgan’s Reggie was at the top of his game once as one of the best players of the New York Jets, but is now living in this strange post-fame purgatory where people will still recognize him (hats off to Mike Carlsen for playing a consistently obnoxious New Yorker) and then immediately remember not to clap.
Of course, Reggie is convinced a documentary will be the cleanest way to get his reputation back, but the problem is, he’s surrounded by people close to him who are still reeling from his social fall. Like Monica (Erika Alexander), his ex-wife and manager, who will fix every situation for her former husband (and the father of their teenage son, Carmelo, played by Jalyn Hall), but is also exhausted doing it. It’s the same for his young influencer fiancée, Brina (Precious Way), who isn’t interested in being an accessory to his comeback story. Even his best friend and former teammate (and now housemate), Rusty (Bobby Moynihan), is a walking reminder of Reggie’s glory days and his worst impulses, depending on the day, actually.
But while the “Pilot” lays the groundwork with an enjoyable dose of comedy, the episodes that follow are where the show really starts to have fun with the premise as Arthur becomes an active agent in their lives. What begins as a straightforward comeback spirals into a parade of unhinged situations that are wildly specific and weirdly character-driven, like Reggie clinging to a decades-old “food poisoning” debacle that Arthur needs more answers on, Rusty being on an all-butter diet after a child convinces him it’s good for you, or Monica’s post-divorce dating life taking a horrifying detour (trust me, you’ll laugh out loud even if it’s dark AF). Even Arthur gets into his own steamy shenanigans with an appearance by Megan Thee Stallion, who definitely owns every scene she’s in.
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But because the series is never afraid to swing big, it also leans into genre play, like an episode that plays most charmingly to an Agatha Christie mystery episode where paranoia takes over Reggie’s mansion, or Brina flirting with a reality dating show that is even crazier when you realize what you do about its host. All in all, the first season does a stellar job of expanding the world around Reggie in ways that make the comedy feel bigger than the documentary aspect itself.
The ‘Reggie Dinkins’ Ensemble Makes the Chaos Feel Effortless
Because it never loses track of how these characters bounce off each other, the show’s momentum only gets stronger as it goes thanks to its ensemble. With Morgan as the quick-witted engine of the series, he makes The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins feel effortless even when the comedy is at maximum absurdity. While his funniest moments aren’t always the loud ones, he has some incredible throwaways that hit because he treats Reggie’s delusion like it’s completely reasonable whether it’s proudly pointing out the taco named after him at Hardee’s or owning a Miss Piggy-skin football (RIP, queen). But it’s these random jokes that the SNL alum plays with straight-faced sincerity that make the show what it is.
Meanwhile, Radcliffe’s Arthur is the perfect balance to Morgan because the actor commits to his character’s self-seriousness so much that it becomes the comedy. Nailing that tonal tightrope too, he pivots most refreshingly from dry, British discomfort to genuinely raw self-pity without a genre shift. Playing someone who wants to be this Werner Herzog, authoritative documentarian but keeps giving himself away with tiny humorous reactions that you need to see to believe, Radcliffe treats Arthur less like a man behind the camera and more a security blanket for his own emotional issues, and that’s where his performance gets sneakily rich.
’30 Rock’ left its audience wishing these series and movies were real.
Supporting the pair are Alexander and Moynihan, who are absolutely perfect casting. These two are the show’s perfect example of when stability meets chaos and tries to manage something that makes sense. Alexander never plays Monica like an exhausted fixer, but instead gives her a sharp, controlled energy where you can see her doing mental math in real time. Naturally, Moynihan barrels into Rusty with a heartwarming joy and hilarity that really cranks the jokes up to an eleven. Between moments like the spa candling aftermath, a vocal ad-lib on a viral track that will have you howling with laughter, or finally reading the NFL rule book, he’s so good at disrupting scenes without making them feel like sketch comedy.
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Rounding out the trio is Way, who gives real dimension to Brina by grounding her influencer caricature in actual frustration, especially in the episodes where Reggie can’t even figure out why she’s mad or why he won’t pin down a wedding date. And Hall is quietly terrific as Carmelo, playing the believable teenager who’s sharp enough to clock all the nonsense from the adults, but still young enough to get caught between wanting the perks and wanting his parents to act like parents. Along the way, the sitcom brings a stacked bench of guest stars too who fit seamlessly into the madness, like Craig Robinson as a Michael Strahan-stylized caricature named Jerry Basmati who is also Reggie’s smug rival. There’s also The Daily Showstandouts, like Ronny Chieng as a hilariously dramatic sports agent and Michael Kostapopping in with the kind of deadpan sports-host energy that makes Reggie’s public humiliation feel even more official.
‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ Comedy Makes the Absurd Feel Earned
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One of the sheer joys of The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is the writing. Longtime fan of shows like 30 Rock and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt will see that particular style of comedy here, but it’s also its own thing. Carlock and Means steer the ship with Tina Fey, David Miner, Eric Gurian, and Morgan in producer roles, for a show that feels sharply paced and clever in its joke-dense rhythm without ever recycling old tricks — even if there are a few 30 Rock Easter eggs. But as the humor moves fast, it’s rarely random. Even some of the most absurd bits, like a hashtag to support Reggie Dinkins standing for something entirely different or an existential side quest into the forest with Reggie and Arthur trying to find a missing cat named Namath (like, Joe), are all rooted in character logic. The jokes land because they expose something, not just because they’re weird.
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That being said, what’s especially impressive about the NBC sitcom is how it can pivot tones without snapping itself in half. One minute, it’s skewing apology culture or viral beef, and the next, it’s letting a sincerely surprising moment breathe between Monica, Reggie, and Arthur into a revelation. It’s this kind of writing that understands Reggie’s biggest flaw is not ego, but rather avoidance. It keeps finding new ways to poke at that aspect of our sports hero without turning the show into a lecture.
By the back half of the season, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins is confident enough to let jokes land sideways and find its balance between sharp satire, emotional awareness, and the laugh-out-loud commitment to a bit that makes the series feel bigger than your standard network comedy. With jokes that come fast and stick hard (with some delightfully funny and memorable one-liners), it’s rare to see a sitcom that only gets better as it goes.
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins airs Mondays at 9 p.m. EST on NBC.
Chris Brown Shares Message For His Fans Following Viral Blow-Up Between Diamond Brown & Jada Wallace
During the early hours of Friday, February 20, Chris Brown took to Instagram to share an apparent clip from his music video feature on Zoe Dollaz’ ‘Post & Delete’ track. In the clip, Chris let his fans know that he’s “stepping on s**t all summer.”
“Stepping on S**T ALL SUMMER. Be patient with me,” Breezy wrote. “BROWN ALBUM COMING SOON, and make sure Yall save ya money. Summer time is next level. I’m dropping videos and songs. #R&BSUMMERSURPRISE”
Peep the post he shared, along with his message, below.
Instagram user @shantoria__ wrote, “He rap better then some of y’all favorite rappers. He is so talented🔥”
While Instagram user @jasyfancy added, “Imma forgive you the same amount of times I forgave my baby daddy !”
Instagram user @therealamandabrinkley wrote, “Omggggg we going on tour again !!!!! ‼️‼️‼️”
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While Instagram user @its.justtrayy added, “i just hope diamond knew we was still gon stick beside him 🫣”
Instagram user @cheze_pleaze wrote, “Imma always have Chris Brown money😂 Drop the dates!”
While Instagram user @chinawhite.nyc1227 added, “😂😂😂 diamond boo we gone stick beside him”
Instagram user @shelightskin wrote, “Putting that anger into your music make yo s**t go upppp👏”
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While Instagram user @beresowavey added, “Meanwhile we here tryna be the 5th BMs lol”
Instagram user @chi_chichime wrote, “That ‘growth’ act went out the window. Diamond got Chris working overtime on this album … 😂 Diamond put Chris in a manic state .. you know she’s that girl when he’s acting crazy.”
While Instagram user @snerryveryberry added, “What about the twins fighting over you sir 😂😂😂😂”
More On The Viral Blow-Up Between Diamond Brown & Jada Wallace Ahead Of Chris Brown’s Message For His Fans
As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, Diamond Brown shocked the internet when she shared a message telling Chris to leave her alone while alleging he has a “new baby on the way.”
Diamond clapped back, denying Wallace’s claims. She alleged that she hasn’t been dating Chris’s friends and even stated that she would “whoop” Wallace once her baby dropped.
Ultimately, neither Chris nor Jada confirmed nor denied the baby allegations.
‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn 911 Audio … ‘SOMEBODY BROKE INTO MY HOME & SHOT MY WIFE’
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“American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn is under arrest for allegedly murdering his wife … but it looks like he’s the one who called 911 and claimed someone broke into their Ohio home and shot his wife, Ashley.
Listen to Flynn’s 911 call, obtained by TMZ … he’s emotional and borderline hysterical as he tells the dispatcher there’s blood everywhere and gunshots to his wife’s head.
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Flynn says the door to the garage is wide open and their kids are in the house asleep. He tells the dispatcher his wife’s face is “white as a ghost.”
He’s still on the call when cops arrive … and you hear him talking to officers.
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As we reported … Flynn was arrested Thursday by the Tipp City PD and booked into the county jail for murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence, according to official records. He posed for a mug shot with no expression on his face.
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TMZ also obtained dispatch audio from the incident, and at one point you hear a dispatch officer report there’s a woman who was shot in the head and is not responding.
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Law enforcement says Flynn shot 37-year-old Ashley using a 9mm semiautomatic handgun and then staged the crime scene.
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Flynn auditioned for “American Idol” season 12 back in 2013 … he didn’t make the cut, but he gave an interview as part of his trial, gushing about his love for music and his wife.
Taylor Sheridan is an acclaimed scribe who has mastered the art of the neo-Western. He made his feature writing debut in 2015 on Sicario, a film that would be the peak of many writers’ filmography. While some of his other projects, like the 2018 sequel to Sicario, didn’t quite live up to Sheridan’s high standards, they still found an audience in theaters and continue to do so on streaming. Sheridan entered the TY portal in 2018 with the release of the first season of Yellowstone, the hit contemporary Western show starring Kevin Costner. It ran for five successful seasons and has aired two spin-offs with more on the way. Two years before the first season of Yellowstone, though, Sheridan wrote another neo-Western that may just be his magnum opus.
In 2016, Sheridan recruited Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges to star in Hell or High Water, the contemporary Western/police procedural following a divorced father who is trying to make a better life for himself. When his ex-con brother comes back into his life, and they plan a series of heists together, they find themselves on the radar of a local lawman who becomes obsessed with taking them down. The film earned scores of 97% from critics and 89% from audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $37 million at the box office against a modest $12 million budget. In America, Hell or High Water is streaming exclusively on Netflix, but globally, the film has become one of the most popular purchases on Apple TV in several countries. Sheridan wrote the script for the film, but David Mackenzie stepped behind the camera to direct.
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Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount
Taylor Sheridan has been working with Paramount for years now, and the only one of his shows that’s not streaming on Paramount is Yellowstone. This is due to a deal struck between the two conglomerates a few years back that allowed all episodes of Yellowstone to move to a new streaming home. Late last year, news broke that Sheridan is officially leaving Paramount for NBCUniversal, so by the time it’s all said and done, fans can expect more of his shows on Peacock. This deal won’t go into effect until the end of 2028, though, so there’s still plenty of time to enjoy his content on Paramount+.
Be sure to watch Hell or High Water on Netflix before it’s removed from the platform and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
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August 11, 2016
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102 minutes
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David Mackenzie
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Carla Hacken, Julie Yorn, Peter Berg, Sidney Kimmel
With human experiences being so subjective, it’s easy to overhype a movie. Whatever things happened to you in the lead-up to seeing that movie could influence how you feel about it, and if someone tells you that something is the best thing ever, it could set your expectations too high and leave you disappointed. That being said, I still think Rutger Hauer’s climactic speech in Ridley Scott’s Blade Runneris one of the best things ever depicted in a movie.
Blade Runner is generally regarded as a sci-fi masterpiece, even separated from Hauer’s speech, and it has an 89 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes (which is too low). It also says a lot that Harrison Ford’s starring role as futuristic cop Rick Deckard is just one step or so below Han Solo and Indiana Jones in terms of iconic movie characters. In addition to him and Hauer, the movie stars Sean Young, Edward James Olmos, and Daryl Hannah.
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What Is the Great ‘Blade Runner’ Quote?
With a streak of blood dripping down his face, Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) sits in the rain delivering his “tears in rain” monologue as he nears his death in ‘Blade Runner’ (1982).Image via Warner Bros.
The plot of Blade Runner concerns Rick Deckard’s mission to “retire” (meaning kill) a group of rogue replicants — essentially advanced robots that are practically indistinguishable from humans but often have superior strength and intelligence. Replicants have predetermined lifespans, and the rogue ones in the movie are mostly just trying to find a way to prolong their brief lives. Eventually, Deckard tracks them all down and kills them except for one, Hauer’s Roy Batty, who was designed for military combat.
Batty and Deckard fight, with Batty easily winning just as his lifespan is about to end. Given a chance to let Deckard die, Batty saves his life instead and laments the fact that his own life is over:
I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain. Time to die.
And then he dies, releasing a dove that he had grabbed and letting it fly up into the sky.
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Why Is the ‘Blade Runner’ Speech So Incredible?
Harrison Ford as Rick Deckard pointing a gun in Blade RunnerImage via Warner Bros.
There are a lot of reasons why this is so good: First, Hauer’s delivery is both chilling and heartbreaking, and every word seems carefully considered — the way he says “people,” as if he’s spitting out venom, is particularly brilliant. There’s also the fact, which may not be clear to people who aren’t big Blade Runner fans, that he’s not referring to things that are ever acknowledged in the movie. We don’t know what it means for C-beams to glitter near the Tannhäuser Gate, because we don’t know what any of those things are. It underlines the fact that Batty has had life experiences beyond what anyone else can comprehend, and, when he dies, they’ll just be gone.
Even better: Hauer largely came up with the speech himself, with the “tears in rain” bit being his own improvisation. Different versions of the speech had been written in the script, but Hauer thought they were all a little much and cut out most of it without telling anyone because he wanted to preserve what he thought Batty’s thought process would be at the moment of his death. Ridley Scott evidently approved, because it’s in the movie, and it has helped make Blade Runner an unforgettable sci-fi classic.
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June 25, 1982
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118 minutes
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David Webb Peoples, Hampton Fancher, Philip K. Dick
On Thursday, February 19, while Yaya Mayweather and Mellow Rackz were lighting the internet up with their heated exchange, NBA YoungBoy took to X, formerly known as Twitter. This, to share a brief statement, seemingly signaling that he was unaware of their back-and-forth, or perhaps unbothered.
X user @myneiidadonn_ wrote, “Hey, get them b*****s in check.”
While X user @sexyni101 added, “and yo messy ass probably sitting back reading the tweets laughing smh”
X user @@mariahcarr42311 wrote, “BRUH GET YAYA N MELLOW”
While X user @@ybgoonette added, “tell them h**s stfu we tired of em”
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X user @@kentrelllovesme wrote, “slap yaya , mellow & star”
While X user @@IDKADH_ added, “Mane get mellow and yaya 5ive”
X user @@kindywindyy wrote, “go give yaya her lil weekend, she a lil grumpy rn”
While X user @@xcourianx added, “younnn see allis s**t happening bc of a fcking ring????”
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X user @@bookieboot wrote, “Your h**s are cutting up!!… They been pressed since Jaz ring made it to the internet!!”
While X user @@NasiaDaP27 added, “U see the drama ?
X user @@davsdgaf wrote, “I’m ngl get your lap dogs”
While X user @@kenotonin added, “F**k that, get yaya ass to stfu”
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More On Yaya Mayweather & Mellow Rackz’ Back-And-Forth
As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this week, a new blog was shared on Jazlyn Mychelle’s YouTube channel, and a clip showed her giving a pregnancy update. However, fans couldn’t help but notice a huge rock on Mychelle’s finger. Subsequently, Pristin Jewelers confirmed that NBA YoungBoy upgraded her ring.
Subsequently, Yaya Mayweather shared footage of her dream engagement ring. This, while seemingly throwing shade at Mychelle’s new rock, calling it a lab diamond.
Subsequently, Mellow shaded Mayweather, saying the ring was certified and she should “cry about it.” In turn, Mayweather accused Mellow of being friendly to someone with whom she’s sleeping with their husband. From there, their beef was ignited, and they went back and forth about luxury items, alleged Ls.
At some point, a separate woman called out Mellow for flossing pictures from an apparent photoshoot in her closet. Mayweather jumped in there, too.
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Ultimately, things between Mellow and Mayweather subsided, with Mayweather returning to X to share that she’s thinking about streaming.
This year’s Academy Awards nominations had no shortage of surprises, including Kate Hudson’s nomination for Best Actress, Jurassic World Rebirth’s recognition for Best Visual Effects, and the complete absence of Wicked: For Good. However, the biggest head-scratcher of the Oscar nominations was the nomination for the documentary Viva Verdi! in the Best Original Song category for the single “Sweet Dreams of Joy.” Viva Verdi!’s nomination seemingly came at the expense of “Dream as One” from Avatar: Fire and Ash, “Highest 2 Lowest” from Highest 2 Lowest, “Drive” from F1, and both songs from Wicked: For Good, but what was most surprising is that most awards prognosticators didn’t seem to even have the film on their radar. Viva Verdi! had only debuted in select theaters to qualify, and wasn’t selected for the shortlist for Best Documentary, or any other categories for that matter.
Even if the Best Original Song category has been subjected to criticism (specifically due to its unyielding support for Diane Warren), the nomination for Viva Verdi!sheds a spotlight on a film that wouldn’t have received the recognition otherwise. The 80-minute documentary explores the lives of retired opera singers and other musicians who have taken up residence in Casa Verdi, a retirement community in Milan that was named for its founder, Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian composer was a famed opera composer, and the community built on his name serves as a place in which former masters of the craft can continue to cultivate their skills and connect with a younger generation of aspiring artists. Although its recognition may have been met with annoyance by those who depend on the Oscars to be predictable, Viva Verdi! is the type of kind-hearted, earnest work of independent filmmaking that is nice to see every awards season.
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‘Viva Verdi!’ Is a Charming, Small-Scale Documentary
This year’s nominees in the Best Documentary category include important titles with strong political intentions, but Viva Verdi!is an observational film that was crafted through strong interviews and footage of Casa Verdi’s residents in action. Although early segments of the film spend time recounting Verdi’s achievements as a musician, which explain why he had the reputation to build such an ambitious establishment, it’s primarily composed of interviews with the current residents who speak to their experiences getting back to their roots. The lack of a clear focus, as the documentary does not have a single figure that it focuses on, is a benefit that makes its goals feel more unencumbered. Even for those with little interest in opera, Viva Verdi! has an empowering message about the ability to keep following a passion later in life; the film refers to this as the “third act” for these artists.
It would be hard for a film like Viva Verdi! to be considered for any substantial prizes, as its production values and footage quality are far outmatched by its competitors; as charming as it is, Viva Verdi! doesn’t need to be compared to documentaries like The Alabama Solution or Mr. Nobody Against Putin, both of which involved their subjects risking their lives. However, “Sweet Dreams of Joy” is a worthwhile entry in the Best Original Song race because it marks an appearance by a classical form of music that isn’t always recognized in the category. It’s also nice to see a Best Original Song nominee that is actually incorporated into the structure of the film itself, as many past winners and nominees in the category are only included within the ending credits scene.
‘Viva Verdi!’ Shows That the Oscars Can Still Be Surprising
While nominations for films like One Battle After Another and F1 help to confirm the success that they already have, Viva Verdi!’s recognition at the Oscars might actually grant it a larger audience. The film debuted at the Woodstock Film Festival and later screened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival before having a limited run at Laemmle’s Theaters’ Monica Film Center in order to satisfy awards qualifications. Although there has yet to be a confirmation of where it may play next, or if a digital release is in the cards, it’s hard to imagine that a film nominated for an Academy Award will remain obscure for too long. Beyond the fact that director Yvonne Russo and the song’s composer, Nicholas Pike, are bound to receive more opportunities as a result, Viva Verdi! might actually inspire studios to take a closer look at documentaries that make their way around the festival circuit. If nothing else, Viva Verdi! would seem to suggest that award-worthy titles can come in the most unexpected places.
It is within the best interest of the Oscars to nominate a variety of films within the below-the-line categories, rather than giving a majority of the recognition to a handful of titles. Many of the most exciting nominations were from films that weren’t considered heavy contenders and didn’t receive attention anywhere else, such as The Ugly Stepsister in Best Makeup & Hairstyling, The Smashing Machine in the same category, The Lost Bus in Best Visual Effects, or Cutting Through Rocks in Best Documentary. Award season often becomes a bitter time of year in which pundits and critics grow vindictive when criticizing competitors; Viva Verdi!’s nomination isn’t just a nice accolade for a beautiful song, but a reminder that this period of the calendar year should be about celebrating cinema.
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Viva Verdi! is available to stream on Jolt in the U.S.
Mads Mikkelsen on the red carpetImage via Manfred Behrens/Future Image/Cover Images
Mads Mikkelsen may not be one of the first names to come to mind when someone asks for a list of the biggest movie stars, but he consistently turns in the strongest performances of any actor working today, year after year. Mikkelsen first blossomed into a star 20 years ago with his work opposite Daniel Craig and his first James Bond movie, Casino Royale, and he has since taken on other villainous roles in major franchises like Indiana Jones. He started opposite Harrison Ford in his final performance as the globetrotting adventurer in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Mikkelsen is also famous for playing Dr. Hannibal Lecter in the TV show that ran from 2013 to 2015, and around the same time, he briefly joined the MCU, where he starred opposite Benedict Cumberbatch in Doctor Strange.
Just a few years ago, Mikkelsen starred as Gellert Grindelwald in the 2022 fantasy epic Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. The Harry Potter prequel story also stars Jude Law as a young Albus Dumbledore, and Eddie Redman is Newt Scamander. David Yates directed the film with a script from Steve Kloves, and it’s inspired by the works of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is streaming on HBO Max in America and around the world, where the film is in the top 10 in several countries. It’s also one of the most popular rentals and purchases on Apple TV in a few territories. Warner Bros. spent around $200 million on making Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, but the film just managed to scrape past its break-even point, grossing $407 million at the global box office.
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What Else Is Streaming on HBO Max Right Now?
HBO Max has plenty of big movies floating in and out of its top 10 every day, but the platform is firing on all cylinders when it comes to TV shows right now. The most popular show on HBO Max at the time of writing is A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the Game of Thrones spin-off inspired by George R.R. Martin’s series of Dunk and Egg novels. The Pitt, the critically acclaimed medical drama starring ER veteran Noah Wyle, is also one of the most popular shows on HBO Max right now. When the new Harry Potter TV series arrives on HBO Max next year, it’s expected to be one of the biggest streaming premieres in history.
Be sure to watch Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore on HBO Max in America, and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates.
Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.
Hilary Duff has released her highly anticipated sixth studio album, luck…or something. Last weekend, she celebrated her release with sold out, limited engagement performances at the Voltaire at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. During her February 13 show, Hilary invited two fans onstage to perform the “With Love” dance who then surprised the crowd with a romantic onstage proposal. Hilary will also start the lucky me tour on June 22 and added second shows in four cities due to incredible fan demand.
Jennifer Lopez and David Guetta announced their new single “Save Me Tonight” will be out March 6. This is the first time they have worked in the studio together. Jennifer will also return to Vegas on March 6 for her residency, Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Backstreet Boys have announced six new summer dates for their Into the Millennium residency at Sphere in Las Vegas. Produced by Live Nation, the newly added shows will take place July 16-25. Since launching the residency last July as the first pop act to headline Sphere, the group has performed to over 575,000 fans across 35 sold out dates.
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Marc Anthony launched his debut at Fontainebleau Las Vegas last weekend for his VEGAS… MY WAY residency inside the BleauLive Theater. Marc and his 14-piece band performed a mix of his English and Spanish language hits such as “Valió la Pena” and “I Need To Know,” and closed the show with a first-ever performance of “My Way” in both Spanish and English, ending the night with the celebratory anthem “Vivir Mi Vida.” Marc will continue his show this week and will be back for more shows in July.
Last week, Cardi B kicked off her Little Miss Drama Tour, her first tour in six years. She celebrated her tour with the Official Little Miss Drama After Party at Hakkasan Nightclub in Las Vegas on February 13. Cardi arrived after her concert and made her way to the DJ booth, saying hello to fans and dancing along the way. She jumped on stage to surprise the crowd by singing a few of her hits and ended with “Bodak Yellow” before announcing to the crowd that she was done performing for the night and was ready to party.
Plus, new music from U2, Lana Del Rey, Ty Dolla $ign, Leon Thomas, Luke Bryan, Megan Moroney, WILLOW and more.
Russell Westbrook‘s wife, Nina, received a shocking email from an irate “fan” furious over her husband’s performance on the court, calling her a “dumb b*tch” and writing that they wish they “both die in a car crash.”
Nina — who married Westbrook in 2015 — shared the disturbing message on her Instagram story on Thursday night. The note appears to have been sent following Russ’ 5-point outing in the Kings-Magic game.
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The email titled “F*** You” reads: “Your piece of f***in sh*t husband sucks to f***n bad can’t even get 1o points is pathetic.”
“I hope you both die in a car crash dumb b*tch.”
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Nina — a former college basketball player and licensed marriage and family therapist — responded in her IG story, blaming sports gambling as the root of the cause.
“The negative effects of sports betting,” Westbrook said, “Brings out the worst in ppl smh.”
Westbrook — who signed with the Kings in October 2025 — is unfortunately no stranger to unruly fan behavior. The former NBA MVP has been in multiple verbal altercations with fans at games, including an up-close video of him confronting a Suns supporter.
Westbrook — who has three kids with Nina — has addressed his heated exchanges with fans, saying he won’t tolerate disrespect … especially when it involves his family.
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