After a surprisingly brief stint on Special Forces, Brandi Glanville is keeping her reality TV options open — but she can already see herself on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

“Maybe I’ll go on Mormon Wives,” she exclusively told Us while discussing her time on Fox’s Special Forces. “I feel like I’ve done all the shows.”

Glanville, 53, acknowledged that Mormon Wives could use some help amid Taylor Frankie Paul‘s legal issues and a cast divide.

“Maybe I’ll be like their military person on the show. ‘Get in line, girls. No more babies. Too much soda,’” she quipped. “‘Stop it!’”

While Glanville isn’t saying no to any opportunities, she was a bit more unsure about DWTS, adding, “I think that that show is so intense. I’ve had friends do it and they’re like, ‘It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done.’ And these people are in shape. So maybe 15 years ago I could have done it.”

She continued: “I think it’s better and I want something where I can just talk and throw wine and just sit around and do dinners. Get paid to be myself? That’s fun.”

Glanville is best known for her time on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills from 2011 to 2016, with guest appearances in 2019 and 2020. She has since appeared on other shows — including Fox’s Special Forces.

“I’m, like, so proud that I just didn’t give up and I just didn’t want to be the first one out. Obviously no one really wants to be,” she told Us. “I wanted to prove to my kids I could do it, but I had to go to the doctor. I was done. But I think that this still proves to the kids that I was kind of a badass.”

The action-packed Thursday, September 24, premiere showed the contestants being challenged to jump out of a helicopter headfirst into the ocean. They then had to swim back to the dock quickly, which proved to be an issue for several recruits.

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“I over-rotated. I know it felt like my head hit the water, and it was so hard,” Glanville shared of her experience. “It was like immediately I was dizzy and I thought my whole body was in the water. Then my body hits the water after that. It was just like being run over by a truck.”

Glanville recalled developing several health issues.

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“Everyone kept touching me. And even just touching my back, it hurt. I was spinning. I couldn’t hear out of my left ear immediately. I was about to throw up, but then the camera guy was in my face, and I’m like, ‘You’re not getting this from me,’” she explained. “So I sat down, and they’re like, ‘Stand up!’ I’m like, ‘I cannot stand up. I will pass out and hit my head.’”

Glanville continued: “Of course I’m thinking all these crazy things, but everyone seemed to go through it really easily. Like, I was the second one to do it, and I’m watching all these girls go do it, and I’m like, ‘Am I just a disaster? Why can’t I do it like everyone else?’”

Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test season 5 airs on Fox Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

Katie Holmes and her boyfriend, Jason Bard Yarmosky, stole the spotlight during Milan Fashion Week. 

Their affectionate appearance comes as reports suggest the actress feels incredibly happy in the relationship and is open to settling down with the artist.

Holmes and Yarmosky recently confirmed their romantic connection, and fans have expressed support fo the couple, often tagging them soulmates.

Katie Holmes And Jason Bard Yarmosky Stepped Out In Coordinated Fashion In Milan

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The couple turned heads in matching neutral ensembles while stepping out for Tod’s women’s spring/summer 2027 runway presentation on Friday. 

The “Dawson’s Creek” alum and her artist boyfriend showcased their close bond as they arrived hand-in-hand for the event.

Wearing complementary white and beige attire, Holmes styled a classic trench coat over a casual white tee and wide-legged trousers, finishing her look with black brogues and a dark handbag. Yarmosky, on the other hand, mirrored her neutral palette with a beige sweater, black trousers, and dark shoes.

Daily Mail reported that the artist could be seen shielding Holmes as they navigated through crowds of fans requesting photos. Throughout the event, the pair appeared completely smitten, sharing laughs and posing comfortably for photographers.

Notably, this public display follows their joint appearance at New York Fashion Week earlier this month, where they attended the Calvin Klein show in color-coordinated cream ensembles.

The Actress Recently Enjoyed A Romantic Italian Getaway With Her Partner

Adding to their romantic public outings, the two recently enjoyed an Italian getaway. Earlier this month, the actress gave followers a peek into her personal life by posting a joint Instagram carousel documenting a countryside vacation with Yarmosky. 

Captioned “Life is a friend of art,” the social media update featured pictures of the couple hiking scenic nature trails, taking in mountain views, and sharing a romantic kiss during their travels, as documented by The Blast.

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The candid pictures quickly drew affectionate responses from fans, who took to the comments to celebrate Holmes’ visible happiness and glowing appearance. 

Social media users gushed over their romantic connection, pointing out that the pair exuded clear soulmate energy and looked joyful, sweet, and deeply in love while experiencing “La Dolce Vita” together.

Katie Holmes Celebrated Her Boyfriend’s Birthday With A Heartfelt Online Tribute

Building on their affectionate social media presence, Holmes previously used Instagram to publicly celebrate Yarmosky’s birthday with a sweet tribute.

According to The Blast, she took to Instagram to honor her partner’s special day by posting an intimate two-slide carousel that captured their close bond. 

The lead image depicted the couple in a warm, loving embrace under soft orange lighting, with Holmes wrapping her arm around Yarmosky’s waist as they gazed affectionately at one another.

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A second photo focused on a birthday cake glowing with lit candles, accompanied by Holmes’ caption calling him “the best of the best” alongside a red heart emoji.

Fans quickly poured into the comment section to share their support for the couple, praising their visible happiness and expressing delight at seeing Holmes thriving in her personal life.

Katie Holmes Is Reportedly Taking A Measured Approach To Her New Romance

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Despite their visible connection during recent European fashion events, Holmes is purposefully keeping the romance grounded and low-key.

Sources close to the couple reveal that Holmes and Yarmosky are deliberately taking things slow and avoiding any hasty relationship milestones. 

Because their romance is still in its early stages, the couple has refrained from introducing each other to their broader families, meaning Holmes’ daughter, Suri Cruise, has not yet met her mother’s new partner.

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“They’re intentionally taking it slow. They haven’t been introduced to others’ families or done any of that yet,” the source revealed, per The Blast.

Insiders also share that they are content with letting their relationship evolve organically. They also revealed that the actress feels particularly comfortable around Yarmosky, whose calm and grounded demeanor creates a reassuring environment for her.

The Actress Has Reportedly Shifted Her Mindset Concerning Marriage

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This deliberate, measured approach to her romance comes as Holmes reportedly experiences a broader shift in her overall outlook on life and future possibilities.

Following her high-profile divorce from Tom Cruise over a decade ago, Holmes focused on raising Suri in New York while keeping thoughts of remarrying strictly off the table. 

However, reports suggest her perspective changed significantly after the passing of her former “Dawson’s Creek” co-star and friend James Van Der Beek earlier this year. 

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The heartbreaking loss served as a poignant reminder to embrace every day fully, prompting her to live in the moment rather than putting off experiences for the future:

“After James died, Katie started to realize she better enjoy the days she has ahead and just live life to the fullest no matter what,” a source revealed, per The Blast.

This newfound “seize the day” mentality has reportedly transformed her daily choices, from spontaneous international trips to opening her heart to a meaningful future with Yarmosky.

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If you’re looking for the perfect adventure franchise to binge with “spooky season” just around the corner, there’s no better reason to revisit The Mummy movies. Currently, all three entries in the original Brendan Fraser trilogy can be found streaming for free on Tubi through the end of the month. That’s right, these monster adventure flicks are available on the platform free-of-charge, but only through September 30. Given that we’re about a month out from Halloween, the time to revisit these cinematic delights is right now — especially if you don’t already own all three at home.

‘The Mummy’ Trilogy Is Still One of the Best Monster Adventure Sagas Ever Made

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Whether you’ve rewatched The Mummy and its sequels again and again, or if you’ve always meant to give these adventure flicks a try but haven’t had the occasion, consider this your warning sign that they’re about to be hidden behind some sort of streaming paywall. Tubi, however, is a free platform with a vast catalog, one that currently (but only for a limited time) includes these Brendan Fraser adventures. Beginning with The Mummy, director Stephen Sommers re-imagined the classic Universal Monster as an action-packed period piece set during the golden age of archeology in the mid-1920s. When American mercenary Rick O’Connell (Fraser) encounters British Egyptologist and librarian Evelyn “Evie” Carnahan (Rachel Weisz), they find themselves on an adventure headed toward the lost city of Hamunaptra, where they uncover a tomb that was meant to be buried by the sands of time, leading to the resurrection of the evil priest Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), who brings the biblical 10 plagues of Egypt with him.

While The Mummy is an absolute classic that proves that action blockbusters can be as witty and intelligent as they are earnest, the story doesn’t end there. Sommers reunited the main cast for the sequel, The Mummy Returns, where Imhotep is revived once more in an effort to conquer the Scorpion King (Dwayne Johnson) and his cursed army. Now married, Rick and Evie fight to save their young son, Alex (Freddie Boath), who has been abducted by the titular mummy as only he, with the Bracelet of Anubis, can lead Imhotep to the Scorpion King’s tomb. In many respects, the sequel recaptures the tone and feel of the original, furthering Rick and Evie’s arcs as they find themselves on a mission more personal than before. Of course, some may be satisfied with Sommers’ inspired duology of Mummy flicks and conclude the adventure there. But if you’re curious, Fraser returns for one final installment, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, in which an older Rick and Evelyn (now played by Maria Bello after Weisz was unavailable to reprise her role) find themselves in postwar China with their derelict son Alex (now Luke Ford) dealing with a new undead adversary: Jet Li‘s Qin Shi Huang. Only Fraser and John Hannah (who plays Evie’s brother Jonathan Carnahan) reprise their roles in this one, which is a mixed bag but still mostly fun.

Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz Are Returning to ‘The Mummy’ Once More

No matter which entry you revisit, you’ll find that The Mummy movies are fast-paced, humor-laden, action-packed adventures that reinterpret a horror icon into a dark fantasy foe worth vanquishing over and over again. The period setting gives The Mummy series an Indiana Jones-like quality while adding to the mystery and suspense, leaning into the pulpy flavor of the tales that inspired it in the first place. While Tubi offers several “Mummy” movies beyond these three (most of which are low-budget horror flicks), these highly bingeable films are the only official entries in the Fraser-led collection — at least for now. Fans have been excited to learn that the original cast, including Fraser, Hannah, and, yes, Weisz — as well as Oded Fehr as Ardeth Bay — are set to reprise their roles for a fourth entry, and we can only hope it recaptures the energy of first two.

We’re excited to hear the news that the upcoming (and untitled) Mummy 4 isn’t just going to be nostalgia bait, but even if it were, it would likely outshine the third entry based on its cast alone. (Okay, in all seriousness, Tomb of the Dragon Emperor has its moments. It’s certainly not terrible, even if we’re still mad that Weisz was replaced.) So, with Halloween nearly upon us and another Mummy in the works, there’s no better time than right now to refamiliarize yourself with this iconic collection of monster-themed adventures. Since they’re still streaming for free through the weekend, we know how you’ll be spending your Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights… And hey, if you find yourself loving Sommers’ first two Mummy re-imaginings especially, check out his other Universal Monsters homage: the Hugh Jackman-led Van Helsing, which is better than you probably remember.

The Mummy and its sequels are available for streaming on Tubi.

The Lord of the Rings has made a name for itself on the page and on screen alike, and while the trilogy is one of the best book-to-movie adaptations, it does make changes. Fans can point to many examples, and they do; however, Peter Jackson‘s film’s alterations to one of J. R. R. Tolkien‘s characters stand out. Of course, many have a lot to say about the portrayal of Faramir (David Wenham), whose temptation by the One Ring is the exact opposite of the books, but there is a more significant character whom the films drastically change.

Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) is one of the primary heroes of the series, and while he plays an instrumental role in both the books and the films, the adaptation fundamentally changes his character. In many ways, this change is less about what he does and more about how he does it, because in both versions, Aragorn is a member of the Fellowship, the leader of the Armies of Men, and the rightful ruler of Gondor and Arnor. Yet, the films add a reluctance to his character that Tolkien never established and expand certain aspects of his story. The result works for the films, and Mortensen’s Aragorn is understandably a fan favorite, yet it’s important to recognize that he isn’t exactly like the character Tolkien wrote.

Aragorn Isn’t Supposed to be a Reluctant Hero in ‘The Lord of the Rings’

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Aragorn is an important character for many reasons, but one major element of his story is his family’s position. As Isildur’s Heir, he has heavy expectations placed on his shoulders, and in the films, he is reluctant to accept that. Aragorn says as much to Arwen (Liv Tyler) in The Fellowship of the Ring. Though she points out that he is not his ancestor, Aragorn says, “The same blood runs through my veins. The same weakness.” This feeling adds an emotional journey as the character slowly accepts his role, proving his worthiness to himself more than anyone else. Plagued by self-doubt throughout the films, Aragorn becomes a brooding character, which is far from how Tolkien intended.

The reluctant hero is a much-loved character trope, but originally Aragorn is far more confident. Tolkien’s version is proud of the legacy he holds and intends to claim his position as King, though he prioritizes destroying the One Ring. This change is most obvious when the Fellowship arrives in Rohan and Aragorn, reluctant to surrender his weapon, cites his ancestry as a reason he shouldn’t need to. While this fits Aragorn’s book personality, film Aragorn would never consider sharing his family history so readily. Aragorn’s change in attitude doesn’t alter the overall plot, but it does make him a dramatically different character in the film than in the books.

‘The Lord of the Rings’ Films Added Stories for Aragorn

Jackson’s adaptation not only changes his nature, but it adds storylines for Aragorn. The most obvious is his romance with Arwen. Although the books mention their relationship, it serves as background information rather than a relevant plot. Arwen herself is barely in the story, and what Tolkien wrote about their romance is mostly in the Appendices. Even that isn’t quite as dramatic as the films make it out to be. While Elrond (Hugo Weaving) doesn’t want Arwen to give up her immortality, he doesn’t resist as much as he does in the film, agreeing to their marriage on the condition that Aragorn first claim his place as King of both Gondor and Arnor. The film series’ forbidden love story highlights both Aragorn and Arwen, and it’s an interesting way to flesh out the character even though it isn’t exactly like the book.

To emphasize the romance and Aragorn’s reluctant hero arc, the adaptation also rewrites the reforging of Narsil into Andúril. In the book, this moment happens before the Fellowship leaves Rivendell, which allows Aragorn to spend most of the story fighting with this sword. But the films take an alternate approach. Elrond reforges the broken sword and delivers it to Aragorn just in time for him to enter the Paths of the Dead. By delaying this event, the films emphasize the drama surrounding Aragorn’s reluctance to accept his destiny and his romance with Arwen. In many ways, these additional stories dive deeper into the lore surrounding Aragorn and his family, which makes sense. After all, the films cannot add appendices to explain these things as Tolkien did. Ultimately, the changes work because the adaptation is done well, but Aragorn is a dramatically different character in the films than in the books.

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December 19, 2001

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Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Barrie M. Osborne, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Mark Ordesky, Robert Shaye, Tim Sanders

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The Hills star Audrina Patridge is back on the market after confirming her split from country singer Michael Ray.

“I’m not rushing into anything,” Partridge, 41, told People in an interview published on Friday, September 25, when teasing her dating life, noting that she is still open to marriage one day. “I’m starting to figure that out all over again. For me, I think the best person that you’re going to meet is probably through a mutual friend or someone, like, being set up. Go out in person. I’m not a big internet person.”

At this stage in her healing journey, the reality star said she is still figuring out exactly what she’s looking for next in a partner.

“It’s just knowing that someone has a good heart and they’re coming from a good family, and they have good morals and values,” she explained from medicube’s Wellness Club X2 pop-up in Los Angeles. “And you have to agree with those things because if not, you have opposite lifestyles.”

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Audrina Patridge can’t hide her happiness when it comes to her romance with country singer Michael Ray. “I think for a long time, I wasn’t really looking for anything,” Partridge, 39, exclusively told Us Weekly while attending ChainFEST Los Angeles with Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey on Saturday, October 5. “So when I met him, it […]

Us has reached out to Ray, 38, and Patridge’s rep for additional comment.

While it’s unclear what led to the breakup, some fans noticed that Patridge had recently unfollowed Ray on Instagram.

During an exclusive interview with Us in May, however, the TV personality couldn’t help but gush about the country singer.

“I’m open to it,” Patridge said about possibly getting engaged. “I think when you find someone that actually clicks and makes you happy, and we’ve both been through divorces and all of that, I think we know what not to do and what we want.”

Patridge was previously married to Corey Bohan, with whom she shares 10-year-old daughter Kirra, from 2016 to 2018. As for Ray, he tied the knot with Carly Pearce in October 2019. The singers divorced one year later.

“I feel like Michael is very private,” Partridge added of her relationship. “When we are together, we’re just so present and we usually just stay in at the house or cook dinner. When I met Michael, it was very unexpected. I was kind of in that mindset of, ‘I don’t need a guy. I’m happy being alone. It’s me and my daughter, girl power. We’re gonna travel the world.’ And then I met Michael, and we just clicked with our chemistry.”

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Although Patridge revealed she’s been single since July, the recent breakup didn’t prevent her from having a good summer.

As seen on Instagram, the California resident was able to enjoy a family trip to South Dakota.

“Back to our roots,🤍” Partridge wrote via Instagram on August 12. “Adventures from the Black Hills to the family farm, sharing our family history with her at the sweetest age… when she wants to hear allll the stories. #summertrip #southdakota #familytrip.”

Trippie Redd has social media talking after sharing a cozy photo with a mystery woman. While the rapper did not identify the woman or provide any context about their relationship, folks quickly brought up his history with Coi Leray.

Related: Yikes! Trippie Redd Seemingly Calls Coi Leray A Female Dog While Claiming He’s Not Allowed To See Daughter Miyoco

Trippie Redd Pops Out With Mystery Woman

On Thursday, September 24, Trippie Redd had the internet raising eyebrows after a recent photo was shared to his Instagram account. In the photo, the rapper stands behind a woman as they pose for a mirror selfie. The unidentified woman wore an olive-green top and white shorts while Trippie stood behind her with his arms around her waist. The post quickly circulated on social media, with some users questioning whether Trippie has entered a new relationship. However, at this time he has not publicly confirmed the woman’s identity or addressed the speculation surrounding the image.

Social Media Reacts

After the photo hit the timeline, folks quickly brought Coi Leray into the conversation, as she and Trippie Redd share a daughter, Miyoco. See some of the reactions from The Shade Room Teens comment section below.

Instagram user @loyalnene wrote, “He definitely got a type but she will never be @coileray 😂😂😂 he still playing himself”

Another Instagram user @sportyspicce wrote, “A deadbeat always got a gf lmao amazing”

While Instagram user @ashantiiii_backk wrote, “She better not let him get her pregnant 😂😂”

Instagram user @kaylaheuraynorr wrote, “she ain’t Coi tho 😭”

Another Instagram user @kssimonee wrote, “No Trippie slander will be tolerated thangya”

While Instagram user @_bxitznoniii wrote, “He gone cheat on her next 😂”

Instagram user @trxvxis wrote, “She was talking to JustinLaBoy what’s the issue”

Another Instagram user @iheartnyema wrote, “I can’t respect nobody who don’t take care of they kids”

While Instagram user @mainoppn3 wrote, “just be giving it OUT 😂”

Coi Leray Previously Addressed Where She Stands With Trippie Redd

The latest chatter comes after Coi Leray recently opened up about her current situation with Trippie during a sit-down interview with Jason Lee. The former couple shares their daughter, Miyoco, and Coi explained that they are handling their ongoing co-parenting situation in court. Coi’s comments followed Trippie’s social media posts in August, when he claimed he was being prevented from seeing his daughter. Although he did not name Coi directly, social media users connected his comments to their co-parenting situation.

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Remy Ma stepped out to celebrate her new EP, and chileeee, her outfit has social media in SHAMBLES! She pulled up rocking a ‘Jezebel’-inspired outfit, and fans wasted no time calling it a whole new level of petty. Some folks even think Remy was sending a lil’ message to Papoose with the fit. Whether she was trolling or simply serving a look, the timeline is calling her latest move petty with a capital P!

RELATED: Papoose Shares Alleged Texts Between Him & His Attorney To Shut Down “False Narratives” About His Divorce From Remy Ma 

Remy Ma’s ‘Jezebel’ Look Has Social Media Goin’ OFF

Remy Ma was outside on Friday, September 25, celebrating the release of her new ‘Alimony’ EP. Her pop0out comes shortly after she dropped her new single, ‘Why I Get Married?’ featuring Keke Wyatt. Remy made sure all eyes stayed on her at the event, stepping out in a look that has fans saying her petty level is unmatched! DJ Drewski shared a video on Instagram giving fans a close-up look at Remy’s fit. She rocked a leather jacket featuring a red scarlet letter on the front, but chileee, it was the back that really got folks talking! Remy had ‘Jezebel’ — the title of Papoose’s diss track aimed at her — written across the jacket. She didn’t stop there. Rem also rocked a ‘Jezebel’ chain around her neck.

Remy reposted Drewski’s video to her Instagram Story and seemingly responded to a lyric from Papoose’s record, writing, “I ain’t get the Zelle.” Roomies, if you recall, Pap racps on the track, “To this day, I give you money; did you get the Zelle?” 

The Internet Is Divided Over Remy’s Latest Move

After The Shade Room shared the clip of Remy Ma, the Roomies flooded the comment section. Some fans couldn’t help but question what’s really going on, while others gave Rem props for flipping the script and turning the moment into her own. Then, other social media users said they’re over the back-and-forth between her and Papoose. Peep some of the reactions below.

Instagram user @_msgood wrote, “just get back together wtf is this lol.” 

Instagram user @becomingrachelle wrote, “If Kendrick ain’t teach you nothing bout the way Gemini rappers beef, Rem the pen here to be the final boss 😂” 

While Instagram user @nonchalantbaby__psycho wrote, “I couldn’t be in a relationship with either one of them because what’s going on here😂😂😂” 

Then Instagram user @thehomie__ wrote, “Y’all can’t say s**t about Clarissa ever again she was right 😂” 

Another Instagram user @iamniciaa wrote, “‘I ain’t get the Zelle’ has me weak 😂” 

Instagram user @its.missmacken wrote, “Remy is ‘becoming’ the person y’all swear Claressa is.” 

While another Instagram user @hanseldanger_ wrote, “Why y’all mad because she flipped the script 😂 but y’all was so happy and laughing when he called her Jezebel 🥱🥱💀” 

Then another Instagram user @beautifulkie__ wrote, “Take us out the gc at this point.” 

Lastly, Instagram user @__justbeingbree wrote, “Idk, Remy is giving corny 😒” 

Papoose Drops Receipts & Calls Out “False Narratives” About His Divorce From Remy

Remy’s latest jab comes shortly after Papoose exposed their divorce drama on Instagram. He dropped screenshots of alleged text messages between him and his divorce attorney. He claimed he’s been pushing to get the process moving despite several delays along the way. Pap didn’t just share the receipts. He also wrote a long caption admitting that he was tired of the “false narratives” surrounding their split and even urged fans to encourage Remy to move forward.

“To those of you who are fans of her: continue to support her. Instead of coming at me with false narratives & fake news, why don’t you use that energy to help her move on?” Pap wrote.

Papoose also accused Remy of violating their marriage and claimed he waited for her to change. Eventually, he said he realized that wasn’t going to happen and decided it was time for him to move on.

“I have allowed her to lie about me because I knew the truth was too ugly for her. She chose to violate the marriage I waited for her to stop, and I even attended therapy with her. One day, I woke up and realized she was never going to stop. At that point I decided to move on with my life! Since I moved on, she has tried to get back with me numerous times, I repeatedly declined.”

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There are still plenty of stories waiting for Alan Ritchson if Prime Video’s Reacher keeps Jack Reacher wandering into trouble for years to come. The series has never been tied to adapting Lee Child’s novels chronologically, either, leaving more than two decades of stories sitting on the shelf whenever the writers start looking for their next adventure. Child already has one he’d particularly like to see. Speaking exclusively with Collider about which novels could work for future seasons, the author singled out one of his best novels as a story he’d be keen to see Ritchson tackle.

The Midnight Line, the 22nd novel in the series, immediately came to mind when Child was asked which stories he’d like to see come to life in the television series. His reasoning has considerably more to do with the story’s emotional core than finding another opportunity for Reacher to break some bones. Child also pointed out that Ritchson’s reputation as being extremely socially and politically aware was another reason why the book would both be a good fit for the series and for him as an actor and as a person. He told Collider:

“The Midnight Line I would like to see, because that’s a very compassionate story in terms of the addict. That was my feeling about it, because the Oxy thing shows up in all kinds of crime fiction, but the actual victim, the actual addict, is always just a cipher. The addict is never really there, other than maybe you’ll follow them to the dealer’s house for a clue, but the story of the addict is never there. I wanted to present it from the addict’s point of view, trying to make it sympathetic and understandable. I’m not surprised Alan likes that because he has a social conscience. He’s aware, and that Oxy addiction is a terrible thing.”

What Is ‘The Midnight Line’ About?

Published in 2017, The Midnight Line begins with one of those beautifully simple Reacher premises that inevitably becomes much bigger. Reacher spots a West Point class ring in the window of a Wisconsin pawn shop. Knowing how difficult earning one would have been, he can’t understand why its owner would willingly give it up, so he decides to find her. That decision leads Reacher to Serena Rose Sanderson, a former Army officer whose life has been devastated by injuries and opioid addiction but, rather than treating addiction as another piece of criminal-world scenery, Child deliberately wanted the novel to focus on the person living through it.

During his conversation with Collider, he recalled seeing how easily legitimate injuries could lead people toward dependency in Wyoming. “I have a place in Wyoming where there’s a lot of horse people, rodeo riders and so on, who are always banged up and injured,” said Child, “and the doctors would be just handing out oxycodone like candy and producing massive addiction problems.” The Midnight Line would present an interesting change of pace for the television series. Reacher is still Reacher, and trouble inevitably finds him, but the story gives him a problem that can’t simply be punched away. Child also noted that Ritchson himself has talked about wanting to tackle The Midnight Line. If Reacher keeps running long enough, both Richson and Child already seem to agree on at least one destination they’d like the big guy to visit.

Reacher is streaming on Prime Video. Lee Child was speaking exclusively to Collider in support of Chain Reaction, the latest Jack Reacher novel, which arrives October 20. Child will also co-write Zero Margin, the first Frances Neagley novel, with Yasmin Angoe, arriving in spring 2027. Sign up for a free trial of Audible to listen to the Reacher novels and more.

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February 3, 2022

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Prime Video

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Nick Santora

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Omar Madha, Carol Banker, Julian Holmes, Lin Oeding, M.J. Bassett, Norberto Barba, Stephen Surjik, Thomas Vincent

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Roommates, it looks like Papoose is fed up with the “false narratives” regarding his divorce from Remy Ma. He took to social media on Friday (Sept. 25) with screenshots of alleged text messages between him and his divorce attorney. Pap did not reveal the lawyer’s identity. But in his caption, he seemed to emphasize that he’s been trying to move the process along for months. This comes after Remy previously challenged him to “prove his love” for his girlfriend, Claressa Shields, by signing the divorce docs.

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Papoose Says He Initially Wanted Visitation Rights Only In The Divorce

The text screenshots appear to begin on January 11 of this year. At 12:46 p.m., on that day, Papoose (the sender) appears to tell a contact listed as ‘Jersey Divorce Attorney’ that he’s decided to “let her keep all of the properties.” Furthermore, the text added: “All I want is visitation with my [redacted]. I just want her out of my life. And divorce finalized.” It’s presumed that the redacted name refers to Papoose and Remy Ma’s 7-year-old daughter, Reminisce MacKenzie.

The following day, Pap appeared to inquire about the lawyer speaking to “her.” About a week, again on Sunday, Papoose asks his lawyer whether he can speak to the judge and then proceeds to explain about what.

“I want the judge to understand that there are 3 properties in which half are legally mine. I’m giving them to her in exchange for her to go on with her life and leave me alone. This woman has publicly lied on me. Tried to destroy my lively hood. All I want in return is to be able to see my [redacted] and to be divorced from her.”

Then on January 21, Papoose inquires about a judge’s ability to “force” a signature within a time frame, 24 hours. A few weeks later, on February 10, Papoose again reached out and wrote, “Hey hope all is well. Any word on her signing the offer and granting my divorce?” The alleged lawyer responds, “No word. I’ll send a more formal letter.” Pap then asks whether failing to sign is a court violation, to which the lawyer affirmed it was. On February 15, the lawyer reached back out and said they had received a reply. Pap responded, implying Remy was “angry” that he celebrated Valentine’s Day with Claressa Shields.

“All this time no response all of a sudden she sends this ridiculous response. At this point I’m going to list all that I’m requesting. The previous deal is off the table I’m gonna maintain my half in all properties. And I’m requesting to paid for all the music I wrote for her,” Papoose texted.

In the last texts shown, Papoose tells his lawyer that he’s “had enough” of Remy Ma. “…and a fight is inevitable. I tried to be nice,” he added.

Papoose Explains Texts & Divorce Delays

Meanwhile, in the caption of his post, Papoose broke down the timeline of divorce delays. Also, he encouraged her supporters to go be at her side rather than pummel him with “false narratives & fake news.” He later claimed that Remy Ma has tried to rekindle their relationship multiple times and he’s “repeatedly declined.” His caption says:

“This is the conversation between me & my attorney over the past year. Be sure to notice the dates. The only thing between us are three properties. As you can see, since January 11th, I told my attorney to inform her that she can keep all 3 properties. All I ask for is visitation with you know who” 🙏🏽 Her & her attorney did not respond to that offer. We had court on January 21st, 2026. My attorney informed the court that we had made an offer, and the judge ordered her & her attorney to respond to that offer by the following Monday. However, the judge scheduled our following court date for March 24th, and they still did not respond! On Valentine’s Day (February 14th, 2026), we finally got an insane response that made no sense considering the fact that I said, ‘Take everything take everything and just let me go.’ To those of you who are fans of her: continue to support her. Instead of coming at me with false narratives & fake news, why don’t you use that energy to help her move on? We had a in person court date that she did not even show up to. I have allowed her to lie about me because I knew the truth was too ugly for her. She chose to violate the marriage I waited for her to stop, and I even attended therapy with her. One day, I woke up and realized she was never going to stop. At that point I decided to move on with my life! Since I moved on, she has tried to get back with me numerous times, I repeatedly declined.”

What Happened In Divorce Court Between Pap & Remy Ma?

As previously reported, in a diss to Pap earlier this month, Remy Ma revealed they had a divorce court date set for Sept. 11. In that hearing, Ma allegedly requested dismissal of the divorce complaint, per reporting from Angela Yee. It was until then, and still is now, why Ma allegedly requested the dismissal. Ultimately, the judge denied it, leading to no resolution in the divorce. However, Remy later implied, through social media reactions, that Yee’s reporting was wrong. She never clarified what actually happened during those proceedings. Instead, the same day as the hearing, she teased her new song ‘Why I Get Married?’ featuring Keke Wyatt, which dropped today. Papoose later clapped back with his own diss track and video, ‘Jezebel,’ which has since garnered over two million views.

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When it comes to writing a story, one of the hardest aspects to nail is the beginning. One would think that’s the easiest part, but in fact, it’s exceptionally difficult to nail the tone, establish the plot, setting, and characters, and hook your audience all at the same time. Audiences should know what to expect from the story right from the get-go, and should trust the story to maintain its momentum all the way through to the end.

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It doesn’t matter what kind of media the story is a part of–it’s still a difficult process. Take in cinema, for example. Plenty of movies are known for their dramatic and intense opening scenes, many of them in the war genre. When it comes to crafting an opening scene for a war movie, it’s really important to get the plot moving, provide some historical context, and give the viewers a reason to keep watching. These are the best war movie opening scenes of all time.

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‘Beasts of No Nation’ (2015)

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Beasts of No Nation is set at an unspecified time during an unspecified West African Civil War. The when and the where isn’t really important, as the film is taking a general stance rather than looking at specific historical incidents. The films follows a child named Agu (Abraham Attah), who lives in relative harmony with his family. He begins narrating his struggle during the opening credits as another boy raps in the background. The film then shows Agu and the simple life he lives with his family. They are far from rich, but they seem happy.

That is, until the civil war breaks out. The family is suddenly forced to upend their entire lives and abandoned everything they hold dear, desperately struggling to get to safety, along with everyone else in their village. The movie depicts how civil wars disrupt family lives and turn towns into mad scrambles for survival. It’s a really creative and profound intro sequence that feels truly singular in the genre.

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‘Dunkirk’ (2017)

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Dunkirk is set in 1940, early on in the Second World War. After France was swiftly invaded and defeated by the Third Reich, hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers were forced into a mass evacuation from the Northern port of Dunkirk. Just across the English Channel from safety, the rescue turned into a race against time as the German war machine rapidly advanced behind the Allies, pushing them towards the sea.

The movie begins with British soldiers walking down the streets of a French town, where pamphlets are being dropped from the sky. The pamphlets inform them of the evacuation, causing a mad scramble to escape the town. This is all interspersed with blocks of text providing short history lessons so the audience understands why the evacuation must happen. This introductory sequence shows how quickly things spiralled out of control, and the chaotic race against time to rescue countless lives from hostile territory.

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‘Letters from Iwo Jima’ (2006)

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Despite being an American film, Letters from Iwo JIma very much follows the Japanese side of the Battle of Iwo Jima, at the end of the Second World War. The movie begins not in 1945, but in the present-day when a team of excavators and archaeologists is searching the tiny island of Iwo Jima for relics from the war. What they dig up is a box full of folded letters, all written by Japanese soldiers.

Then the film transitions back to 1945. Japanese soldiers are depicted writing letters, with their narration playing over their mundane work. The camera gains a washed-out, almost monochrome aesthetic as the main characters dig trenches and prepare defenses for when the Americans arrive. They ruminate about their lives back home, and watch as a prominent military official flies overhead in a plane, coming in for a landing. The movie’s opening is somber and not very action-packed, but it’s very emotional and respectful towards those who fought in the engagement.

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‘300’ (2007)

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300 might be based on a graphic novel, but that graphic novel was also based on true events. The movie is set during the Greco-Persian Wars, which occurred approximately 2,500 years ago. The movie begins with the graphic novel’s original monologue, which is a real killer way to open up. The first iconic lines are “we march,” referring to the Spartan warriors approaching the pass of Thermopylae, where the battle that the film is about takes place.

The movie then cycles through the early life and career of the King of Sparta, Leonidas I (Gerard Butler), albeit it’s likely a highly fictitious version of things. In any event, the slow-motion, the wide angles, and the cinematic scale all come together like an elaborate puzzle that thoroughly displays Zack Snyder‘s signature flair. It’s an introduction that exudes power and strength, hyping audiences up for the slaughter to come.

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‘1917’ (2019)

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1917 is one of those movies that looks like one continuous shot, so it’s kind of all one scene, if you really want to be technical. In any event, the movie still does a great job at setting the stage. Set during World War I, the movie opens with two sleeping British soldiers in a picturesque field, who are abruptly woken up by a runner. They briefly talk about their past experiences and their time on the front, as well as when they hope their relief is coming.

They make their way to the command bunker, where they are assigned a mission to deliver a message several miles down the line. They set off at once, navigating No-Man’s Land and passing deceased soldiers and horses. This opening scene, with its one-shot format, lets you know that there will be very little time to breathe in this film. It also doesn’t waste any time with politics or bureaucracy, diving straight into the plot.

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‘Casablanca’ (1942)

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Casablanca is considered to be one of the greatest cinematic masterpieces of all time, and its opening scene is just one of the hundreds of reasons why. The movie is set during World War II, during the Nazi occupation of North Africa, including the titular city of Casablanca, Morocco. The opening credits depict actual wartime footage, accompanied by a narration of how the Nazis moved in to Morocco and came to occupy much of Northern Africa.

The scene then erupts into chaos, with local law enforcement and Nazi officers rounding up political opponents and arresting people for seemingly no reason. In the midst of the pushing and shoving crowds is the movie’s protagonist, nightclub owner Rick (Humphrey Bogart). This scene is just so well done. It provides a brief, but not overwhelming history lesson, establishes the setting, and shows what life in Nazi-occupied Africa was really like.

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‘Civil War’ (2024)

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2024’s Civil War is set during a fictional Second Civil War in the United States of America. A tyrannical president has taken a third time and dissolved the FBI before executing airstrikes on American civilians, prompting a massive wave of armed resistance. The movie opens up with the president, played by Nick Offerman, rehearsing a speech to deliver on television. The speech is about how his forces are close to victory, and how the opposition will be allowed to rejoin the US when he wins.

This is interspersed with footage of riots and protests, which aren’t fictional–they are actual footage from real events, although in a vastly different context. Meanwhile, a journalist named Lee (Kirsten Dunst) is watching the president deliver his speech on TV. In the distance, something explodes, lighting up the night. This opening scene is tense, and does a fantastic job of establishing the story, and what sorts of events lead to such a conflict.

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‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979)

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Apocalypse Now is based on the 1899 novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. While the setting and time of the original story are vastly different, the core themes of anti-imperialism and trauma are still very much there. The movie opens up in the city of Saigon, Vietnam, where an American military assassin named Willard, played by Martin Sheen, is waiting in a hotel room and slowly losing his mind with boredom as he awaits his next assignment.

He is a seasoned veteran of the Vietnam War, currently serving on his third tour. The movie makes it clear that his sanity is pretty much already gone. He dances in his underwear, does somersaults over his bed, and narrates how maddening the monotony of doing nothing is. It might be a bit of a goofy scene, but it’s a great look at how you don’t necessarily need to be in live combat to develop PTSD, and how it can stick with you at all times, especially when you have little else to do but think.

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‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ (2022)

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Set during the First World War, All Quiet on the Western Front is the third adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s classic novel. It opens up a serene, quiet winter scene. Snow drifts lazily down from the boughs of trees, a mother fox and her cubs sleep soundly in their dens… and a pile of bodies lays in a pool of muck and blood. Immediately, the silence is shattered with gunfire and explosions.

The film then transitions to a frontline German soldier, a young man who is clearly a new recruit. He walks past traumatized infantry in a trench before he is ordered up the ladder. His friend is killed in front of him, and he charges out to meet the French military. He is quickly swept up in the chaos, using his spade to attack a Frenchman before the screen cuts to black with another haunting silence. Right away, the movie lets the audience feel how horrific the war really is, and how many young lives were lost in such a senseless conflict.

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‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)

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Saving Private Ryan opens up with a wizened old veteran visiting the graveside of his fallen comrades. This brief scene quickly transitions to a flashback, depicting Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944–D-Day. Anyone who knows anything about D-Day knows that Omaha Beach was the worst place you could possibly be, as this landing sector saw the highest amount of casualties.

What results is a 20-minute sequence where American forces storm the beaches, pinned down by German defenses. The scene is widely known as being one of the most visceral, gruesome, and hauntingly realistic depictions of frontline combat in cinema. It was reportedly so intense that the movie studio had to set up a hotline for traumatized veterans who had actually been there. The fact that the movie opens up on something this intense lets you know what you’re in for. It opens up on action, and it lets viewers appreciate the sacrifice and the courage of the Allied troops.