Bre Tiesi is opening up about the complicated reality of being part of Nick Cannon’s unusually large family.

The “Selling Sunset” star shares son Legendary Love with Cannon, who has 12 children with six women.

While Tiesi says she would love for Legendary to have close relationships with all of his siblings, she admits that building connections with some of the other mothers has been far more challenging than she hoped.

Bre Tiesi Confesses That Building Relationships With The Other Moms Got ‘Too Difficult‘

Tiesi is making one thing very clear about life inside Cannon’s sprawling family — she is not trying to become best friends with all of the mothers.

The reality star admitted that when it comes to building relationships with Cannon’s other baby mamas, she is mostly keeping to her own lane.

In an interview, Tiesi explained that there is no real “we” when it comes to balancing the family dynamic. Instead, she said she simply tries to be “nice” while staying aware of the complicated family structure surrounding their children.

“I would love to embrace them more, but the relationships with the mothers are, unfortunately, too difficult to do so. “We’ve attempted,” she told E! News.

However, the TV personality shared that she wants her son to form strong bonds with his other siblings, saying that she believes Cannon has a major role to play to ensure the children have the right environment to bond.

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Bre Tiesi Is Not Nick Cannon’s Favorite Baby Mama

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Before the “Selling Sunset” star shared the strain in her relationship with Cannon’s five other baby mamas, rumors had been spreading about the TV mogul having a favorite partner in his large circle. 

Addressing claims that Tiesi holds the top spot, the TV star acknowledged that while he is frequently seen in public and online with the reality star, it’s mainly because of the nature of her job. 

As reported by The Blast, Cannon explained that the traditional idea of a soulmate being a “one and only” did not fit his life.

While Tiesi may have been more visible because of her own public profile, Cannon said that visibility should not be mistaken for having a special rank within his unusual family circle.

Bre Tiesi Says Her Relationship With Cannon Is One of Her “Healthiest”

Despite the unconventional nature of their bond, Tiesi has made it clear that she never felt the need to defend things with Cannon.

Explaining how the arrangement works for her, Tiesi once called her relationship with Cannon the “healthiest she’s ever had,” per The Blast.

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At the time, she said they did not fight, argue, or deal with toxicity. The social media personality also praised him as a present father to their son, Legendary Love.

Tiesi made it clear she never wanted a conventional relationship. Instead, she embraced the freedom to create an arrangement that worked for them, which seemed to be a major part of why she had been so comfortable with their unusual dynamic.

Nick Cannon Avoids Unnecessary Drama, Spends Mother’s Day With His Mom

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Nick has kept certain family moments separate from the chaos surrounding his unconventional setup.

On Mother’s Day, he chose to spend the occasion with his own mother, Beth Gardner, rather than his children’s moms. The Blast reported that Cannon joked, “It’s Mother’s Day. It’s not Baby Mama’s Day!”

Still, he made sure the other mothers were celebrated, helping his children pick out custom gifts for each of them. 

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Nick Cannon Set To Share Details About The Dynamics Between Him And His Kids

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Amid navigating life with six baby mothers and 11 children, Cannon is about to give the public a much closer look at the family life that has kept him in the headlines for years.

According to The Blast, the entertainer is now preparing to put those dynamics directly on camera through a reality show.

Netflix’s synopsis promises a more intimate look at Cannon’s world, described as “heartfelt, complicated” and “chaotic.”

The series is expected to premiere in winter 2026, and may offer a more intimate look into how all of those relationships and responsibilities operate behind the scenes. 

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Take a peek inside the closet of a stylish celebrity or fashion editor, and you’re bound to find at least one piece from Reformation. The label is well known for its timeless staples and trendy must-haves, and fall 2026’s offerings are no exception. Cozy sweaters, casual-classy tops, accessories and more have made their way onto our fashion wish list. The only problem? The prices are a bit beyond our budget — so we’re turning to Amazon for seasonal styles inspired by Reformation instead.

Amazon is actually a treasure trove of Reformation lookalikes, packed with everyday essentials and event-worthy looks you’d swear were the real deal. The best part? Our favorite affordable alternatives cost less than $55, so fashionistas can achieve that cool-girl fall look without splurging.

Amazon Fall Pieces That Look Very ‘Reformation’

1. Our Favorite: Reformation knows florals aren’t just for spring. This printed long-sleeved mini dress looks nearly identical to some of the brand’s fall designs, and at $36, it gives you plenty of bang for your buck. Rock it with heels for weddings, then dress it down with leather boots for a cute everyday look.

2. Seasonal Staple: Can you believe this super soft, luxe-looking cardigan is only $16? The price tag is shocking, especially since it’s similar to options that cost close to $200.

3. Easy Elegance: If you’re tired of reaching for the same ol’ tees and turtlenecks each year, spice things up with a lacy button-down top. It’ll liven up jeans, trousers and skirts, and — even better — it doesn’t wrinkle!

4. Not-So-Basic Bottoms: Shorts are no longer just for summer. Reformation has hopped on the Bermuda-style bandwagon, and we’re willing to give the trend a try. Snag this $32 pair and wear it with knee-high boots for a warm yet fashion-forward fall look.

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5. Fancy Pants: Prefer easy bottoms that are a tad dressier than your go-to sweats? Pull-on satin-like pants will transform your outfit into something that’s ready for the runway — even if you just pair ’em with an oversized tee.

6. Cute Boots: Stars like Taylor Swift are fans of Reformation’s heeled boots, and Coutgo’s pointed-toe kitten heel style gets you the look for way less. Black is always classic but khaki will ensure you stand out in a crowd.

7. Quirky Crewneck: If you love reaching for a sweatshirt on chilly days, add this silly ‘sports’ pick to your collection. It’s similar to Reformation’s iconic ‘college’ pullover but way less pricey.

8. Pretty Purse: Red is the color of the season, and we’re ready to replace our black purses with something fun and fiery. This vegan leather shoulder bag adds a stylish twist to simple outfits, and it won’t cost you more than $18.

9. Leather Layer: No fall wardrobe is complete without a leather jacket, but it’s time to trade in that motorcycle version for something more modern. The slightly faded look and cool collar make it feel like something you’d spot on Hailey Bieber. Plus, the oversized fit keeps it roomy enough to slip over sweaters.

10. Zip It: One trick to looking put together in a flash? A chunky zip-up cardigan. The ’90s staple has made a triumphant return, keeping your regular rotation of jeans and sweats looking more luxe than lazy.

11. Sleek Skirt: Satin skirts aren’t just for summer — at Reformation, they’re a year-round staple. Add this gorgeous green version to your rotation, layering it under knits and styling it with tights as we head into cooler weather.

12. Trendy Top: If you’re no longer sure which tops work with jeans, here’s the answer. This printed peplum expertly cinches the waist, covers the arms and nails that happy medium between casual and classy.

13. Secretly Versatile: Sure, this long black dress would fit right in at a formal event, but throw on some sneakers and a trench, and you’ve got yourself a chic everyday outfit. The ruching detail adds some interest, but more than that, it sneakily disguises your midsection, so you can skip the shapewear.

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Marvel’s Daredevil hasn’t had the smoothest television journey, having faced multiple setbacks and cancellations. The superhero’s first series premiered on Netflix in 2015 but was cancelled in 2018 after just three seasons. Four years later, Disney+ revived the series with Daredevil: Born Again, ordering an 18-episode season with Matt Corman and Chris Ord as head writers. Unfortunately, the revival will end next year, as it was announced three days ago that Season 3 would be its last.

As a reboot of Netflix’s Daredevil series, Daredevil: Born Again sees Charlie Cox reprising his role as blind attorney Matt Murdock, a.k.a. the titular superhero. In addition to Cox, returning cast members include Vincent D’Onofrio as the crime lord Wilson Fisk, otherwise known as Kingpin; Deborah Ann Woll as former reporter and Murdock’s friend Karen Page; and Elden Henson as Foggy Nelson, who was killed off in the series premiere. Meanwhile, Krysten Ritter joined the cast in Season 2, reprising her Marvel TV role of Jessica Jones.

Following the cancellation of Daredevil: Born Again, fans have been outspoken about how unfair it is. Still, some were unsurprised, given that Disney+ has scrapped several high-profile shows in recent weeks, most notably Wonder Man. Meanwhile, Born Again star D’Onofrio has responded to the cancellation by reassuring fans, whom he appreciates for supporting the show throughout its run. Taking to Twitter (formerly X), he wrote:

“We so enjoyed bringing @Daredevil Born Again to you all. You stuck with us and I like to think we stuck with you. We have the final Season, Season 3 heading your way next year with some very cool stuff. Much love to all who have been supportive. I love that character Fisk. Always will. Off to another neck of the woods. Meanwhile… Season 3 is coming!”

‘Daredevil’s Era Has Officially Come to an End

Besides its cancellation, Daredevil: Born Again has quietly parted ways with co-creator and showrunner Dario Scardapane, whose contract expired and was not renewed. The exit is unexpected, coming amid post-production, with no replacement announced as of this publication. The situation is one of several issues the acclaimed crime drama has faced since it was greenlit. Before its 2025 premiere, the 2023 strikes halted production, prompting Marvel to undertake a creative reset. Corman and Ord, who had pursued a more episodic structure and a less dark tone than the Netflix series, were let go. Scardapane, who was also a writer and executive producer on Marvel’s Punisher series at Netflix, then came aboard as showrunner. The initial 18-episode order was also split into two seasons, ultimately becoming 17 episodes: nine for Season 1 and eight for Season 2.

Daredevil coming to an end aligns with Collider’s recent report that Marvel may indeed be winding down its television division. Collider’s Adam Blevins reported, “Collider has learned that, after VisionQuest, Marvel Studios will be cutting back on live-action Disney+ shows. This excludes returning series like Daredevil: Born Again, an existing series with another season that has already wrapped filming, as well as potential miniseries that may be developed under the “Marvel Presents” and “Marvel Spotlight” banners.”

Daredevil: Born Again Season 3 premieres in March 2027. Stick with Collider for an exact premiere date.

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Taylor Swift has given fans four more songs to analyze, but one particularly suggestive lyric is already dominating the conversation. The 36-year-old superstar released “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” an expanded edition of her hit album featuring the new tracks “Patient Zero,” “Pink Clouding,” “Babylon,” and “Cleveland!” While each addition offers Swifties fresh material to dissect, “Cleveland!” has attracted attention for what listeners believe is a very personal reference to Swift’s husband, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

Taylor Swift’s ‘Cleveland!’ Lyric Sends Fans Into A Frenzy

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Swift turns up the heat on “Cleveland!” with the lyric, “The taste of me is acquired, but it’s his favorite dish.” Fans wasted no time sharing their reactions on X, where the line quickly sparked a flurry of enthusiastic and NSFW interpretations.

“THE TASTE OF ME IS ACQUIRED BUT IT’S HIS FAVORITE DISH????????????? OHHH TAYLOR I LOVE IT WHEN YOUR’E DIRTY,” one listener wrote.

Another fan shared, “The taste of me is acquired, but it’s his favorite dish oh they’re FREAKYYYYYYYYYY,”

The lyric does not explicitly identify Kelce, but the song’s title appears to point directly toward the NFL star’s roots. Kelce was born in Westlake, Ohio, and grew up in Cleveland Heights with his older brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce.

Swift has also been supporting her husband while the NFL season is in full swing, giving fans even more reason to connect the track to their relationship.

‘Cleveland!’ Is Not Swift’s First Suggestive Kelce Song

Swift has never been afraid to weave intimate details into her songwriting, and “Cleveland!” is not the first track that listeners have interpreted as a suggestive nod to Kelce. Her original “The Life of a Showgirl” album included “Wood,” another song that generated attention for its provocative lyrics. On that track, Swift sings, “Redwood tree, it ain’t hard to see/His love was the key that opened my thighs.”

With “Cleveland!,” the singer appears to be revisiting that playful and sensual energy. However, Swift has not publicly confirmed the exact inspiration behind the song or the lyric.

‘The Encore’ Was Born During A Celebration In Sweden

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Swift announced the expanded album on Wednesday, revealing that the four additional songs emerged during what was originally supposed to be a celebration with collaborators Max Martin and Shellback.

“About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing,” Swift wrote on Instagram. “Something that completely blew my mind… You gave ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ the biggest first week for an album in history.”

According to Swift, she traveled to Sweden “to celebrate with Max and Shellback, my two collaborators on this album.” Their time together soon became another creative session rather than simply an opportunity to recognize the album’s success.

Swift explained that “we did what we do when we feel anything at all: We wrote more songs. I hope you love them, because they were born out of pure gratitude for your exuberance for and celebration of the album we made.”

Dakota Johnson Joins Swift For ‘Patient Zero’

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“Cleveland!” may be commanding attention for its Kelce connection, but “Patient Zero” is getting a major Hollywood rollout of its own. Swift announced the new single on Tuesday, and its forthcoming music video features Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell. A first look at the visual was shared Thursday on “CBS Mornings.”

Johnson later discussed working with Swift during an interview with Fan Girl Nation, revealing that their personal friendship helped make the collaboration possible. “Taylor and I have been friends for a really long time, and we’re very close, and we decided to work together,” the “Fifty Shades of Grey” actress said. “And it’s great.”

Johnson acknowledged that mixing friendship and work can sometimes be complicated, but said that was not the case with Swift. “Normally, I would say don’t work with your friends, but we work really well together.”

Details about Farrell’s role in the video have not been revealed, leaving viewers with another mystery to unpack when the full project arrives.

Taylor Swift Is Adding Another Award To Her Collection

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The “Patient Zero” video is expected to debut at the MTV Video Music Awards, where Swift will also receive the inaugural Artist-Director Award. The recognition highlights her growing role behind the camera. Swift has increasingly directed her own music videos while maintaining creative control over the visual worlds accompanying her albums.

“The Encore” continues an already busy musical period for Swift. In June, she released “I Knew It, I Knew You” for the “Toy Story 5” soundtrack before returning to “The Life of a Showgirl” with its expanded edition.

With four new songs, a star-studded music video, and a new directing honor on the way, Swift is giving fans plenty to discuss.

Ben Affleck’s kids aren’t exactly running to their dad for dating advice.

During a Thursday, September 24, appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the Animals actor, 54, revealed how his three children with ex-wife Jennifer Garner — Violet, 20, Seraphina, 17, and Samuel, 14 — recently roasted him at the dinner table when he tried to dispense advice on their love lives.

“Now, I, like, give advice or try to talk to them like a parent, as you do … but what I’ve found is that now it’s not only one teenager rolling their eyes,” he said. “I’ll kind of launch into something at the dinner table and now I catch them giving each other looks. And I realize I’m the caricature in this story. I see them be like, ‘Dad is saying this and that…’”

Affleck quipped, “Why am I the bad guy?” admitting that “I couldn’t imagine I wouldn’t be the cool dad.”

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“My kids were talking at dinner and they’ll talk about their friends and the drama and their relationships,” he said. “And I have some lived experience, I think, that’s worth sharing… some lessons that I [learned]. These are the kinds of things we give to our children.”

Affleck continued, “I said, ‘You know, well, the thing about that relationship there with that person…’ The 17-year-old just turns to me and goes, ‘Oh, like you’re the expert on relationships.’”

The Oscar winner shared that his middle child also once hit him with a zinger while they were visiting a bookstore.

“We’re just browsing around and there’s some book by a French guy and it’s called I’m Sorry for Everything, and my kid immediately turns to me, deadpan, and goes, ‘Oh, look, Dad, it’s your autobiography,’” he said.

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Affleck was married to Garner, also 54, from 2005 to 2018. The couple announced their separation in June 2015 and finalized their divorce three years later.

In 2021, Affleck reignited his romance with Jennifer Lopez, to whom he was previously engaged from 2002 to 2004, and the couple got married in July 2022. Two years later, Us confirmed in August 2024 that Lopez, 57, had filed for divorce. The split was officially finalized in February 2025.

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Earlier this year, Garner opened up about her “incredible” coparenting dynamic with her ex.

“My kids are a little bigger 1790348553. Their dad — ex-husband — has become this incredible coparent,” she gushed to Entertainment Weekly in July. “And I have this unbelievable [business] partner who produces with me things that we control and are able to help keep in L.A. … I love making movies anywhere, but I really want to make movies at home.”

“He’s wonderful. He takes care of them. He’s a great partner in that way. And that’s very freeing,” Garner added.

There’s workwear, and then there’s rich mom workwear — the kind of perfectly tailored style that suggests you have a corner office, an impressive 401(k) and somewhere fabulous to be after 5 p.m. Luckily, achieving the look has less to do with designer labels and more to do with choosing the right elevated details. Think: chocolate brown, sweeping trousers, gold hardware and sharp tailoring.

Amazon happens to be packed with pieces that nail the ‘corporate-cool aesthetic,’ without requiring an executive-level salary. We found 13 office-ready styles, including waist-defining blouses, silky midi skirts, polished matching sets and accessories that make the basics in your closet look considerably more expensive. Even better, you can start your rich mom workwear refresh for only $5.

13 ‘Corporate Cool’ Amazon Finds to Give Your Workwear a Fall Refresh

1. Our Favorite: Chocolate brown is basically the unofficial color of expensive-looking fall workwear. These wide-leg trousers work in the rich shade with tailored pleats and a high-rise fit for major ‘I have a 9 a.m. meeting and lunch at The Polo Bar’ energy.

2. Plaid Please: Plaid is having a major moment this fall, and this double-breasted blazer makes the trend ready for the office. The longline silhouette and rich neutral print gives it that iconic rich mom look.

3. The Commute Bag: Finally! A work bag that doesn’t actually look like a, well, work bag. This slouchy shoulder bag combines a roomy shape and six organizing pockets with a rich brown finish that looks far pricier than $23.

4. Funnel-Fabulous: This isn’t your average commuter trench. The cropped khaki jacket combines a dramatic high collar, belted waist and double-breasted design to deliver a layer that makes an entire outfit.

5. Gold Standard: Gold buttons are one of the easiest ways to make a basic knit look considerably more expensive. This fitted black cardigan pairs them with a ribbed texture and subtly flared hem for a polished desk-to-dinner staple.

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6. Silky Smooth: Nothing breaks up a week of trousers quite like a swishy satin skirt. This black midi skirt brings a little movement and shine to button-down shirts, fitted knits and blazers, while still looking completely office-ready.

7. Boardroom Babe: This striped button-down top takes everything polished about a classic work shirt and makes it more chic. The dramatic sleeves and waist-defining peplum give it enough personality to carry an entire office outfit.

8. On Point: Consider these the shoe equivalent of a power suit. These nude slingback pumps feature a sharp pointed toe with a sleek heel and delicate ankle strap for instant corner-office energy.

9. Stylish Surprise: The best part of this cropped trench jacket is hiding inside the sleeves. Roll up the cuffs to reveal a preppy plaid lining that makes the classic khaki layer feel much more fashion-forward.

10. Très Chic: Consider this silky wrap scarf the finishing touch your work wardrobe didn’t know it needed. The cream-and-black print adds a little French girl flair to button-down tops, blazers and simple knits.

11. Buckle Up: This wide brown belt is an easy way to make the blazers hanging in your closet feel brand new. The belted design defines the waist, while the oversized gold buckle doubles as statement jewelry.

12. One-and-Done: When getting dressed for work feels like another task on your to-do list, reach for this black sweater dress. The fitted ribbed bodice flows into a pleated A-line skirt for an entire polished outfit in one step.

13. Power Pairing: Nothing says ‘I have a presentation at 10’ quite like a matching vest and trousers set. This two-piece pick pairs a fitted button-front top with sweeping wide-leg pants in an olive shade that feels especially luxe for fall.

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Before the Scrubs revival was announced by the trades in 2024, fans of the original series had already experienced their own kind of reunion. Zach Braff and Donald Faison had spent years revisiting the show together through their rewatch podcast, Fake Doctors, Real Friends, bringing J.D. and Turk’s friendship back to life in a very different format. Speaking to Collider ahead of the Scrubs Season 2 revival, Braff and Faison exclusively revealed that the podcast will be returning, with the pair currently in “final negotiations” to bring it into a studio setting.

The new era of Fake Doctors, Real Friends will focus on episodes from Season 1 and Season 2 of the revival, giving the podcast an opportunity to explore the show’s new generation alongside its returning stars. For a podcast that began with Faison recording largely from his closet during lockdown, Fake Doctors, Real Friends has come a remarkably long way. More importantly, it helped set in motion a chain of events that would ultimately bring the original cast back together for a brand-new series.

Why the ‘Scrubs’ Rewatch Podcast ‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Was a Success

Fake Doctors, Real Friends offered fans more than a behind-the-scenes look at their favorite actors. It also revealed the genuine friendship between Braff and Faison, whose dynamic seemed remarkably similar to that of J.D. and Turk. Listeners soon discovered that the chemistry extended far beyond the pair themselves. As Braff and Faison dissected episodes week after week, they were joined by co-stars and crew members from the original series, including creator Bill Lawrence and director Michael Spiller, alongside Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla), and John C. McGinley (Doctor Cox). The conversations made it clear that much of the chemistry audiences had watched on screen in the early 2000s had existed behind the scenes too. Many of those involved with Scrubs had remained close in the years since, giving the podcast an authenticity that could not easily be recreated.

The timing of Fake Doctors, Real Friends‘ launch in March 2020 also played a significant role in its success. The podcast arrived just as the world entered lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic, when audiences were looking for familiar voices, comforting television and some sense of connection. In that environment, the podcast offered a recurring source of companionship at a time when everyone was experiencing the same feeling of isolation. Braff and Faison were effectively inviting listeners into their own friendship, making the distance between actor and viewer feel smaller than ever. Fans could communicate with the pair through messages and even appear on the podcast, while Scrubs itself became a source of comfort for many people revisiting the series from home. Its hospital setting also carried an unexpected relevance at a time when medicine and healthcare had become central to everyday life.

The fact that the Scrubs cast were experiencing lockdown alongside everyone else only strengthened that connection. The early episodes had an unmistakable figuring-it-out quality, with the original cast dropping into conversations from their homes and the production gradually finding its rhythm. That roughness became part of the podcast’s charm, but Fake Doctors, Real Friends is now getting its well-deserved glow-up.

‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Took Notes From Dax Shepherd’s ‘Armchair Expert’

When Collider asked whether fans could expect the same lockdown-era feel from the new episodes, Faison joked, “I’ve grown up since then, thank you very much!” before revealing that Fake Doctors, Real Friends will be moving into a studio. Braff then excitedly declared, “This is a Collider exclusive!” and revealed that the team is “in final negotiations to do it in a proper set, like Dax [Shepard’s] show. You know, in a cute little cozy room.” The move gives Fake Doctors, Real Friends a physical home that reflects just how far the podcast has come. It also opens the door to a new kind of discussion around the revival, with the pair able to break down episodes such as Season 1’s “My Return” alongside some of the people responsible for bringing the new Scrubs to life.

Season 2 also gives the podcast a new generation of characters to explore. Ava Bunn’s Doctor Sam Tosh is the only new cast member to be promoted to a series regular alongside the original trio, creating an opportunity to revisit the experience of joining Scrubs from a completely different perspective. During the pandemic-era podcast, the original cast frequently reflected on what it was like to join the show and suddenly find themselves part of a major television production. The revival could now explore those same questions with its newer cast members, offering an interesting comparison between two generations of Scrubs actors.

The studio format itself appears to be taking inspiration from Armchair Expert, the podcast hosted by actor and comedian Dax Shepard alongside Monica Padman. The series brings celebrities, journalists and academics into conversations about “the messiness of being human,” with guests ranging from Shepard’s wife Kristen Bell and Jimmy Kimmel to Seth Green, Mila Kunis, Molly Shannon, and Gwyneth Paltrow. That format has also become highly compatible with the current clip-driven social media landscape. Armchair Expert has built a substantial Instagram following through its use of short-form clips, giving individual conversations a life beyond the full-length podcast. Fake Doctors, Real Friends now has an opportunity to do the same with a professional studio setup and a revival that already has an established audience.

‘Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ Has a Real Connection to the New Seasons of ‘Scrubs’ Now

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For the Scrubs podcast, those clips could serve another purpose beyond growing its listener base. Anyone discovering a particularly funny or revealing conversation may be encouraged to seek out the episodes being discussed on Disney+, creating a natural connection between the podcast and the revival itself. The rewatch format depends on the show, after all, making Fake Doctors, Real Friends an unusually direct way to keep the revival in the conversation between episodes.

The content itself also appears set to evolve. Faison told Collider that the new podcast will explore the characters beyond their lives at Sacred Heart, asking questions like, “What does that mean for them at home? What does that mean for them when they’re not at work? What does that mean for them when they’re not in their comfortable place?” That focus could make Fake Doctors, Real Friends more than just a marketing exercise for the Scrubs revival. Alongside the duo’s signature anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories, Fake Doctors, Real Friends’ own revival now has an opportunity to examine the emotional questions at the heart of the new series. Humor and a human connection were always Scrubs‘ greatest strengths, and it may be exactly what allows both the revival and its rewatch podcast to connect with audiences all over again in Season 2.

Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The two-episode premiere of the Scrubs revival airs Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.

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Milania Giudice is receiving professional support after a troubling video of a tense exchange with her mom, Teresa Giudice, emerged earlier this week.

“She is currently surrounded by people who love her and is under the care of professionals who are working with her and her family,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star’s representative, Marina DeSantis, told TMZ in a statement on Thursday, September 24.

DeSantis continued, “Milania is deeply loved by her family and friends, and all of us are doing everything we can to support her as she navigates an incredibly difficult time in her life, particularly following the devastating loss of her best friend, Victoria [Zardoya].”

“Milania is a good-hearted and caring young woman who has been going through a very challenging period, and our focus right now is simply on her health, healing and well-being,” the statement went on. “In time, she hopes that being open about her experiences may help other young people facing their own struggles, but for now, we ask for compassion and privacy as she and her family continue to navigate this together.”

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Former reality star Teresa Giudice is breaking her silence on the tragic death of her daughter Milania Giudice’s best friend, Victoria Zardoya. “My sweet beautiful Victoria,” the former The Real Housewives of New Jersey star wrote via Instagram on Saturday, August 1. “This just doesn’t seem real. You were like a daughter to me and […]

Milania, 20, was filmed in what appeared to be a tense exchange with her mom, Teresa, 54, and sister Gia, 25, at Tampa International Airport on Wednesday, September 23. According to TMZ, Milania posted the video to her Instagram account but quickly deleted it.

Earlier this year, the Milania mourned the death of her best friend, Victoria, who died at age 20 in July after suffering a fatal fall.

Milania grieved her friend’s death in an emotional Instagram post in August, writing, ““Every Chapter Has Your Name In It 🤍🕊️. My Victoria. My best friend. My sister. My soulmate. My partner in crime. There are no words in any language that could ever describe losing you.”

“I still wait for your name to pop up on my phone, I still expect to hear your laugh, and I still catch myself wanting to tell you something,” she added. “My heart keeps forgetting what my mind already knows, but one thing I know for sure is that every chapter of my life has your name in it.”

As well as Milania and Gia, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa shares daughters Gabriella, 21, and Audriana, 17, with ex-husband Joe Giudice.

In May, Milania was arrested over an alleged domestic violence incident at her mother’s home in Montville Township, New Jersey. She pleaded not guilty to simple assault and purposely/knowingly causing bodily injury.

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According to an arrest report obtained by Us, Milania’s sister Gabriella called police on May 14 to report that Milania was “acting erratically” and “throwing food [and] candles.”

Her next hearing in relation to the case is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29.

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Four of these six are based on real events, actual court cases, disasters, people who had to live through what’s on screen, and that adds a kind of pressure most fiction never really has to deal with. Get it wrong and you’re not just making bad television, you’re distorting someone’s actual life or death.

All six handled that pressure carefully, no matter if the story was true or not. Nothing here rushes toward a tidy ending just because six or eight episodes were the contract, and that patience is exactly what makes the word “perfect” fit. These miniseries were loved and cherished for years, and for all the right reasons.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

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James Gandolfini was originally set to play the scruffy, eczema-covered lawyer defending Naz (Riz Ahmed), and the role passed to John Turturro only after Gandolfini passed away before filming began. The show is loosely reworked from a British series called Criminal Justice, though the American version slows everything down and stretches the story out much further. The entire first episode covers just one night, the night of the murder itself, and it takes the full hour before anyone even gets arrested.

Turturro’s makeup for the character’s eczema took hours to apply every single shooting day, and the show treats that physical detail as seriously as any plot point, a small, constant reminder of how exhausted this lawyer actually is. Naz ends up adopting a stray cat while inside Rikers, and that relationship becomes one of the clearest signs of how much prison has already changed him by the time the trial starts. The show never confirms whether Naz actually committed the murder, and that is kind of the best part.

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‘I May Destroy You’ (2020)

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Michaela Coel reportedly turned down a seven-figure deal from Netflix specifically because the offer would’ve taken away her ownership of the show, and she took a smaller deal with BBC and HBO just to keep creative control. The show has Arabella (Coel) piecing her memory of the assault back together in fragments across the season, revealing those fragments out of order, matching how trauma actually resurfaces.

Terry (Weruche Opia) and Kwame (Paapa Essiedu), on the other hand, each go through their own separate experiences. The show also explores a condom removal scene and a confusing same-sex encounter as their own forms of violation, expanding what the whole series is actually about. Coel cast mostly unknown actors, which keeps the whole thing looking like something genuinely lived in. In the end, the show plays out several different imagined confrontations with Arabella’s attacker so you have different versions of how it ends.

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‘Unbelievable’ (2019)

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This is based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning piece of journalism, “An Unbelievable Story of Rape,” co-written by T. Christian Miller and Ken Armstrong after years of actual reporting. Marie (Kaitlyn Dever), based on a real survivor whose name was changed for her protection, gets pressured by police into recanting her own report and then charged for filing a false one. The show deliberately avoids showing her assault in any graphic detail, choosing to focus almost entirely on how she gets treated afterward.

Detective Duvall (Merritt Wever) and Detective Rasmussen (Toni Collette) pick up a similar case years later in a different state, and their careful, patient interviewing style gets shown in direct contrast to how badly Marie’s original case was handled. The real detectives who worked the actual case consulted on the show, which explains how procedurally accurate the investigation scenes actually are.

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‘When They See Us’ (2019)

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Donald Trump took out full-page newspaper ads in 1989 calling for the death penalty against the five teenagers at the center of this case, and the show includes those actual ads as part of the historical record it’s working from. The real men, now known as the Exonerated Five, served as consultants on the project. Ava DuVernay funded much of the project through Netflix after other studios passed on it, unwilling to take on a story this politically direct.

The show splits into four distinct chapters, the arrest, the trial, the years actually spent in prison, and life after release, giving each stage its own story. Jharrel Jerome plays Korey at every age from sixteen through adulthood, since Korey was the only one tried and sentenced as an adult, and that single performance does more heavy lifting than almost anything else in the series. The show doesn’t soften what happened to any of them after their release either, and it makes sure you feel every single emotion of what was actually taken from them.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

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Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov helped design every match shown in this series, making sure each game followed real, legitimate chess strategy. Chess consultant Bruce Pandolfini, who also advised on the original 1983 novel the show is based on, worked directly with Anya Taylor-Joy to help her memorize actual board positions and notation. The novel’s author, Walter Tevis, also wrote The Hustler and The Man Who Fell to Earth, and all three stories share a similar fascination with obsessive, self-destructive genius.

Despite becoming one of the most-watched limited series Netflix had ever released at the time, the creators never developed a second season, treating the story as complete exactly as written. Beth’s addiction is treated with complexity throughout, and it does not ever become the show’s only point, which is rarer in stories about genius than it probably should be. The costume and set design track her growing confidence almost as closely as her chess record does, getting sharper and more controlled with every match she wins.

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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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People reportedly gathered on a nearby railway bridge to watch the reactor burn the night of the actual disaster, drawn by the strange blue glow in the sky, and most of them are believed to have died from radiation exposure in the years after. The show was filmed largely inside a real decommissioned Soviet nuclear plant in Lithuania, built to the same design specifications as the actual Chernobyl reactor, which gives every hallway and control room a disturbing sense of accuracy.

The sound design team used recordings pulled from actual Geiger counters throughout the show, as they layer that specific crackle under scenes where the danger isn’t visible on screen at all. Each episode ends with a short written epilogue explaining what really happened to the people involved, and the true final death toll from the disaster is still disputed by scientists and historians today. Craig Mazin researched the disaster for years before writing a single line of the script, and that depth of research shows just how specific and procedural the entire series is.

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