Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco went from fiancés to first-time parents within the span of a month.

After months of dating speculation, the couple made their relationship Instagram official in May 2022. Less than one year later, the pair announced they were expecting a baby together. “To start off this new year, we’d like to take this opportunity to wish all of our friends, family and followers health, happiness & an abundance of love,” they wrote via a joint Instagram post in January 2023. “We truly appreciate & love you all. We are excited to share with you the blessing of a new life in the new year.”

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Brody — whose parents are Caitlyn Jenner and Linda Thompson — later popped the question just one month before Blanco gave birth to their daughter, Honey Raye, in July 2023. The pair welcomed their second daughter, Dolly Jane, in September 2026.

Prior to his romance with Blanco, Brody was in a series of high-profile relationships with stars such as Kristin Cavallari, Lauren Conrad, Nicole Richie, Jayde Nicole, Josie Canseco and Avril Lavigne. He also previously exchanged vows with Kaitlynn Carter in 2018 — but when they split in August 2019, fans learned they were never legally married.

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Kylie Minogue returned home with a stadium-sized production for the 2026 AFL Grand Final, but some viewers were far from impressed. The Australian pop icon performed a 20-minute pre-game set at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, packing the spectacle with her biggest hits, celebrity guests and approximately 100 dancers.

Despite the elaborate production and Minogue’s reportedly massive payday, critics watching from home branded the performance “horrendously bad” and accused the 58-year-old singer of delivering karaoke versions of her own music.

Kylie Minogue’s AFL Performance Gets Brutal Reviews

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Minogue opened the highly anticipated set with “Love At First Sight” before moving through a selection of songs from her decades-long career. However, the glamorous homecoming quickly became a target for online criticism. “So far Kylie isn’t really doing it for me,” one viewer admitted as the performance unfolded.

Another person took a swipe at how the songs sounded, writing, “Kylie doing karaoke versions of her own songs.”

The reviews only became more savage from there. “Kylie is an Aussie icon but this well this has been horrendously bad,” a third viewer commented.

One critic went even further by questioning whether Minogue was singing live. “This Kylie half time performance is bloody shocking she’s not even singing,” the person wrote.

The Pop Icon Packed Her Set With Major Hits And Surprise Guests

Minogue did not arrive at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a stripped-back show. After opening with “Love At First Sight,” she performed “In Your Eyes,” “On A Night Like This” and her 2000 hit “Spinning Around.” The singer also shared the stage with several Australian performers throughout the 20-minute production.

Composer William Barton appeared during the set, while comedy trio The Inspired Unemployed joined Minogue for “The Loco-Motion.” G Flip returned after performing an opening set to duet with Minogue on her 2023 hit “Padam Padam.” DJ Dom Dolla then added his own touch to the show’s closing number, “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head.”

Other Fans Insisted Kylie Minogue ‘Killed It’

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Minogue’s performance may have divided viewers, but she still had plenty of people firmly in her corner. Some fans pushed back against the brutal criticism and celebrated the Melbourne native for delivering a high-energy show in front of the enormous Grand Final crowd.

“Gotta say Kylie is killing it at the pre-game entertainment! Absolutely brilliant!!” one supporter wrote. Another enthusiastic fan declared, “KYLIE KILLING IT AT THE #AFLGF.”

Kylie Minogue Admitted She Was ‘Nervous’ Before Taking The Stage

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Ahead of the Grand Final, Minogue acknowledged that she was feeling the pressure of the high-profile performance. “I am nervous, excited right now. I am all those things,” she said during a press conference in Melbourne on Friday.

The singer hoped those nerves would disappear once she stepped in front of the crowd. “When it comes to just about to go on, maybe I will feel right at home. I don’t know,” she added.

Minogue had reportedly spent the week rehearsing at the MCG as she prepared to perform for a sell-out crowd inside the 100,000-seat venue. The scale of the occasion was enormous, even for a veteran performer who has spent decades entertaining audiences around the world.

The Singer Took Her Performance To Dangerous New Heights

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Minogue’s show did not keep her safely planted on the ground. During rehearsals, the singer was lifted high above the stadium on a small podium while working through her setlist. She wore a safety harness to protect her from falling as she performed a high-energy song-and-dance routine from the elevated platform.

Minogue later changed into a distressed shirt dress featuring the words “I’m home” across the front, making the performance a clear celebration of her Australian roots.

The singer is believed to have earned approximately $3 million for the Grand Final appearance.

Celine Dion’s triumphant return to the stage has taken a divisive turn after a video from her Paris residency began making the rounds on X. The short clip shows the music icon performing in a shimmering black gown, but her vocals quickly became the subject of a heated debate.

While some viewers insisted that Dion should retire, others rushed to her defense and praised the singer for performing at all after her battle with stiff-person syndrome. The video appears to have been taken during Dion’s ongoing Paris residency, although the exact performance date and song were not identified in the original viral post.

Viral Celine Dion Video Sparks Harsh Retirement Calls

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The video was shared by X user Vince Langman, who argued that Dion’s health struggles should have prompted her to leave the stage permanently. “I get that Celine Dion has a medical condition that affected her voice, but she should have just retired, because this is sad!” the user wrote.

The post quickly attracted attention as viewers debated whether Dion’s voice had noticeably changed since her years-long absence from full-length concerts. One verified user, Sellig, agreed that the singer should step away from performing. “Some people just don’t know when to retire from the limelight. Trump, Mitch McConnell and Céline Dion,” the user wrote.

Another viewer focused on Dion’s physical performance, claiming, “She doesn’t move like herself either.” Donna Stanley also criticized what she heard in the video, writing, “what WAS that…felt like two keys and all over the pitch and scale.”

Boy George Defends Celine Dion’s Comeback

Boy George was among the most recognizable names to defend Dion after the clip began circulating. The Culture Club singer revealed that someone close to him had recently attended one of the Paris concerts and came away impressed.

“My good friend went to see @celinedion in Paris just last week and she said it was beyond,” George wrote. “I asked all those questions, not to be spiteful but just to understand and I was told it was brilliant. Celine is showing the world how to overcome something unbelievably difficult and that is something we should all celebrate. Bravo Celine.”

Another viewer strongly rejected the criticism and argued that fans were attending the residency to celebrate more than Dion’s voice. “Strongly disagree. She fought hard to overcome a debilitating disease,” they said. “Fans aren’t there just to hear her music (which sounded fine to me), but to celebrate the courage and conviction she’s shown by performing at all.”

The Singer Returned After A Six-Year Concert Hiatus

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Dion launched her Paris residency at Plénitude Arena in Nanterre on September 12, marking her first full headlining concert in six years. The opening night featured approximately 25 songs performed over more than two hours, including “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself,” “The Power of Love,” and “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.”

The 58-year-old became emotional during the show as she thanked fans for supporting her throughout her health battle. As The Blast previously reported, Dion appeared overwhelmed during her opening song and occasionally held her microphone toward the audience as she fought through tears. Despite the emotional moments, she also returned to many of her familiar stage mannerisms, including playing air guitar, pulling faces and moving confidently across the stage.

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Her official website described the opening performance as her first time returning to the concert stage in six years. The Paris engagement includes 16 shows in 2026, followed by 10 additional performances scheduled for 2027.

Stiff-Person Syndrome Affected Celine Dion’s Ability To Sing

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Dion publicly revealed in December 2022 that she had been diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that can cause severe muscle rigidity and painful spasms. The condition affected multiple areas of her life, including her mobility and ability to use her vocal cords as she once had. Her symptoms ultimately forced her to cancel the remaining dates of her “Courage” world tour and step away from live performances.

Dion offered an unfiltered look at her condition in the 2024 documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” which included footage of the singer experiencing a severe medical episode. During her recovery, she reportedly underwent extensive physical rehabilitation, vocal therapy, medication, and other treatments while working toward a possible return.

She eventually performed “Hymne à l’amour” from the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, marking her first public performance in four years.

Fans Say The Comeback Is About More Than Perfect Vocals

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Professional reviews of Dion’s Paris return have generally offered a more nuanced assessment than the reactions to the short viral clip. Le Monde described her voice as controlled while acknowledging moments of vocal fragility throughout the lengthy performance.

Dion has also continued connecting with fans outside the arena. Following her September 18 concert, she climbed onto a vehicle outside her Paris hotel and sang along to “Pour Que Tu M’aimes Encore” with the crowd while barefoot.

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A classic rivalry between two distinct, memorable characters has been a staple of narrative storytelling long before the advent of video games, yet something about the medium of gaming has made it perfect for the concept and longevity of many memorable rivalries. From an iconic hero constantly going toe-to-toe with an equally iconic villain to the rivalries that eventually form a sense of camaraderie and respect, actively playing as one or both of the characters in these rivalries makes them that much more impactful and memorable.

It further helps that these rivalries don’t just stand out for one amazing game, but have evolved and grown across generations of gaming in some of the biggest franchises in gaming history. Gaming as an art form simply wouldn’t be the same without these rivalries, whether they be fan favorites of hardcore gamers or instantly recognizable to even those not as familiar with video games. Even as new games and effective rivalries are released, it’s difficult to imagine any of them coming close to the strength of these iconic rivalries.

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Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth

‘Ace Attorney’ Games (2001–Present)

For a game series all about defending clients in the court of law, it only makes sense that there would be a consistent rivalry between Ace Attorney series protagonist Phoenix Wright and the leading prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. However, their actions and battles in court only scratch the surface of the dynamic between these two, as they have grown up as childhood friends and see their rivalry as a way to further drive and invigorate their work. Their rivalry and friendship grow especially deeper as the games go on, bringing out the best in one another both in terms of their work and character.

This rivalry and duo work so effectively thanks to how initially stark their personalities seem to be, with Phoenix being always joyous and optimistic about his clients’ innocence, while Edgeworth is more jaded and quick to see the ruthlessness of the world around him. It makes for a lot of great banter between the two throughout the series, as even when Phoenix goes up against other prosecutors, none have left quite the impact that Edgeworth has.

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Dante and Virgil

‘Devil May Cry’ Games (2001–Present)

The bonds of blood and brotherhood are a quick and easy way to make for a powerful and emotionally striking rivalry, with one of the very best being the half-human, half-demon twin brothers of Dante and Vergil from Devil May Cry. While Vergil didn’t have a major appearance in the series until the prequel game Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, his rivalry and parallels with Dante quickly made him a fan-favorite character in the franchise. This was further amplified when the character made a prominent return in Devil May Cry 5, where he and Dante continued their rivalry and even decided to team up in the game’s ending.

The massive similarities prove to make their divides and differences that much more polarizing, with Dante embracing his human side and fighting demons while Vergil has embraced his demonic side to follow in his father’s footsteps. Like many of the best attributes of the series, their rivalry thrives on the rule of cool, where giant swords and spectacle make their battles that much more impactful. Their rivalry even continues outside the series, with both of them being playable characters in fighting video games like Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

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Solid Snake and Liquid Snake

‘Metal Gear’ Games (1987–Present)

Snake has faced off against many powerful villains throughout the Metal Gear series, yet the deeper connections and lasting impact of his rivalry with Liquid Snake in Metal Gear Solid are easily a step above the rest. Acting as the primary antagonist of Metal Gear Solid, Liquid stands at the forefront of some of the game’s most iconic moments, including his reveal as the true identity of Master Miller and their shirtless battle on top of the wreckage of Metal Gear Rex.

What really makes Liquid the premier rival for Solid Snake is how they both share origins as soldiers created by cloning the legendary Big Boss. Even after Liquid dies at the end of the first Metal Gear Solid, his influence stretches throughout the rest of the games, including his arm being transplanted to Liquid Ocelot in Metal Gear Solid 2, his consciousness taking over Ocelot’s body in Metal Gear Solid 4, and even appearing as a 12-year-old child in the prequel Metal Gear Solid V.

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Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima

‘Yakuza’ Games (2005–Present)

The rivalry between Kazuma Kiryu and Goro Majima from the Yakuza series is one that initially began with the classic carnage and ruthlessness of underground crime, yet both sides of this rivalry grew to respect and honor one another as the series goes on. Both having history as members of respective Yakuza clans, the duo grow an unlikely bond initially brought on by frequent battles, only to foster respect as Majima respects Kiryu’s stature as the perfect rival.

In a series where the main characters partake in wild minigames just as often as they do the grounded emotional storytelling, the rivalry between Kiryu and Majima almost acts like a microcosm of the series as a whole. The rivalry has its silly and over-the-top moments, but at its center there is a level of respect and honor as these characters amass strength not just physically, but in their character and actions.

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Sonic the Hedgehog and Dr. Eggman

‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Games (1991–Present)

With Sonic the Hedgehog being one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time, it would only make sense that the villain of the franchise, Dr. Eggman (or Dr. Robotnik), would be equally iconic. Even as various other villains have appeared in the series, the rivalry and frequent battles between Sonic and Eggman are a constant in the series from the first game up until the latest entry. The rivalry takes many different forms and tones, able to work both seriously and comedically.

From the very beginning, it’s been a rivalry defined by freedom fighting against the evils of technological progression, with Eggman’s forcing of woodland creatures to control his robots making him a constant enemy of the freedom-loving Sonic. Even as later entries of the series have minimized this, their rivalry has continued strong for decades as one of the most iconic in video game history.

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Link and Ganon

‘The Legend of Zelda’ Games (1986–Present)

While many other video game rivalries are of a singular version of two characters, the rivalry between Link and Ganon spans across multiple timelines, reincarnations, and universes. For as long as there is an entity that seeks to abuse the Triforce of Power, there will always be one who utilizes the Triforce of Courage, standing up for what is right. This timeless rivalry of good and evil is at the heart of almost every game in The Legend of Zelda series, no matter what form Ganon takes.

While Link has a relatively similar look in most of the games, Ganon has taken on many different forms and styles, whether he be a boar wizard, the Gerudo warrior Ganondorf, or a manifestation of hatred and anger itself. From the first game in the series on NES to the latest games on Nintendo Switch, this rivalry has waged on in many different forms, each symbolic of the timeless plight for righteousness and good triumphing over evil.

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Scorpion and Sub-Zero

‘Mortal Kombat’ Games (1992–Present)

Interestingly enough, Scorpion and Sub-Zero didn’t start off as direct rivals, as they both just happened to be the most memorable and iconic characters in the original Mortal Kombat, with many parallels of being color-palette swaps and using converging elements of fire and ice. This status of becoming series icons placed them in the position to constantly be battling against one another, given greater lore connecting the two in a battle of revenge. However, as multiple different characters have taken on the mantle of Scorpion and Sub-Zero respectively, some versions of this rivalry have had the duo grow into unlikely companions.

However, no matter what reason these two have for facing off against one another, their ruthlessly gory battles have stood at the forefront of Mortal Kombat as it evolved and grew more and more with each additional entry. By the time that the Mortal Kombat games became at the forefront of narrative storytelling in fighting games, this rivalry was given the justice it deserves and grew alongside the series itself.

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Cloud Strife and Sephiroth

‘Final Fantasy VII’ Games (1997–Present)

With so many different moving pieces and symbolic flourishes in the story and mythos of Final Fantasy VII, the battles between Cloud Strife and Sephiroth stand as the core that brings everything together for a rivalry that defines the fate of the world. With the duo sharing a psychological bond and trauma thanks to their time as former soldiers, they soon foster a deep-rooted hatred for one another. This hatred only grows worse as the game goes on, with Cloud learning more about his past and Sephiroth committing more evil deeds, most infamously his murder of Aerith Gainsborough.

This grows to massive stakes as Sephiroth attempts to bring about the end of the world in the climax of Final Fantasy VII, with Cloud and his allies fighting to stop him once and for all. While the rivalry itself is relatively muted in the original game, it has been massively explored and delved into more in spinoffs and especially the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.

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Ryu and Ken

‘Street Fighter’ Games (1987–Present)

Fighting games as a genre lend themselves to rivalries more than any other genre, as even outside of the game’s world, facing off against another player inherently creates a rivalry between the two players, whether it be seriously competitive or easygoing fun. In the world of fighting games, no singular rivalry symbolizes this inherent strength, like Ryu and Ken from Street Fighter, two best friends who trained under the same master to be the greatest fighters in the world.

Ryu and Ken’s rivalry does not come from a place of hatred, but instead from constant friendship and respect for one another as they fight their hardest against one another to bring out the best in each other. It’s a beautiful rivalry that cuts to the heart of fighting games as a genre and has only grown more prominent with each additional entry. More impactful is that Ryu and Ken have the same gameplay archetype, sharing special moves but having enough distinguishing differences to set them apart.

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Mario and Bowser

‘Super Mario’ Games (1985–Present)

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In terms of the iconic status of a video game rivalry, it’s difficult for anything to compete with the most iconic video game character of all time facing off against the most iconic video game villain of all time. While Bowser wasn’t the first villain to cross Mario’s path, since Mario’s origins trace back to the arcades with Donkey Kong, it cannot be denied that the constant battles against the king of koopas and this plucky plumber have made their rivalry legendary.

It’s a rivalry that has been explored in many different ways across the over 100 different Mario games, although often it takes the form of Bowser being a vengeful final boss responsible for Mario’s journey in the first place. Even in games where Bowser isn’t the main villain, his presence and hatred of Mario are always known and apparent. It simply isn’t a Mario game without Bowser, and Bowser wouldn’t be nearly as impactful a villain without his exceptional contrast with Mario.

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October 23, 1988

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Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is praising President Donald Trump after securing an early release from prison amid her over 11-year sentence for fraud.

“We are winning,” Holmes, 42, wrote via X on Friday, September 25, while quote-tweeting a promotional video made by Donald Trump’s administration, touting the commander-in-chief’s so-called wins amid a historic low approval rating, rising gas and diesel prices, an ongoing war in Iran and numerous food recalls.

Holmes’ cryptic post comes just days after she was reportedly granted an early release from the minimum-security Federal Prison Camp in Bryan, Texas, where she was serving time alongside late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend and accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell and The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Jen Shah. (Shah, 52, completed her 6-and-a-half year sentence for wire fraud on August 28.)

According to a Tuesday, September 22, letter sent to victims of Holmes’ crime, viewed by The New York Times, the Theranos founder is scheduled to be transferred from the minimum-security prison to a halfway house next year. According to the letter, also reported on by NBC News, Holmes will be moved to the Austin Transitional Center in Del Valle, Texas, on August 23, 2027. (The Department of Justice is required by law to notify victims of crime of case developments through letters and emails, per NBC News.)

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Philip Pacheco/Getty Images Elizabeth Holmes is trying to make the best of her situation while serving time for fraud and conspiracy. During a rare interview from Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, Holmes, 41, broke her silence about her experience behind bars after serving nearly two years of an 11-year sentence. “Human beings are not […]

The former founder was found guilty of defrauding millions of investors via her failed blood-testing company. She was sentenced to 11 years and three months in prison in 2022, and ordered to pay 12 victims a total of $452 million in restitution. (Her business partner, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, was sentenced to nearly 13 years in federal prison and ordered to also pay a share of the $452 million in restitution to their victims.)

“Seems like a gift,” Alan Eisenman, one of Holmes’ victims, told NBC News of her scheduled release from prison and transfer to the halfway house, adding that he has yet to receive “a penny” of restitution money from Holmes.

“She was a liar back in 2006, and she’s a liar today,” Eisenman also told the outlet.

Holmes’ initial sentence has already been reduced, after a federal San Jose judge cut her sentence from its original 11 years and 3 months to 123 months, or a little over 10 years. The judge cited a retroactive sentencing guideline change for first-time offenders with clean records as the reason for the sentence reduction. The court also determined that her investors — many extremely wealthy — did not experience any direct financial hardship as a result of her fraud.

She received additional reductions in her sentence for good conduct and behavior under the First Step Act, a bipartisan federal crime justice reform law signed by President Trump in 2018. The law aims to reduce recidivism, reform harsh federal sentencing laws and improve the federal prison conditions nationwide.

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Jen Shah has opened up about serving time at a Texas prison with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, revealing that Maxwell showed “no remorse” for her late boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein’s victims. “I had limited interactions with her,” the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City alum, 52, told People in an interview published on Wednesday, April […]

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In April, Housewife Shah opened up about her experience serving time alongside Holmes, revealing the pair grew close.

“I did make some close friends there. Lizzie and I are good friends,” Shah told People in an April 1 interview. “When you come through as a high profile, there are just certain things that you are both dealing with naturally, and you naturally come together in those instances.”

She continued, “We lived in the same unit for the last, maybe, 10 months or so when I was there. You are assigned to different bathrooms. We were assigned the same bathroom. If someone in your bathroom does not clean it or something like that, you get a strike. If your bathroom gets three strikes, you have to do poop duty.”

Fantasy heroes these days love a quip, or just talking their way out of trouble, but you know what? Sometimes you just want an enormous Austrian man with a badass sword, a tiny loin cloth, and the most basic desire to kill the ever-loving heck out of the guy responsible for murdering his family. And when you throw in an evil snake cult and one of the greatest fantasy scores ever recorded, you’ve got 129 wonderfully excessive minutes of the most pure 1980s’ fantasy imaginable.

Forty-four years after its original release, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Conan the Barbarian has officially landed on Netflix in the United States. John Milius’ (Red Dawn) R-rated sword-and-sorcery epic joined the service on September 1, putting the movie that helped turn Schwarzenegger into a major Hollywood star back in front of streaming audiences.

Things don’t exactly begin well for Conan. His parents are murdered by the forces of Thulsa Doom, and the young survivor is enslaved for years, first enduring the Wheel of Pain before eventually becoming a formidable fighter. Freedom gives him the opportunity he’s been waiting for, and Conan heads out across the Hyborian Age to find Doom, solve the “riddle of steel,” and take revenge on the man responsible for destroying his family.

The cast is led by Schwarzenegger as Conan, alongside James Earl Jones (Star Wars) as Thulsa Doom, Sandahl Bergman (Red Sonja) as Valeria, Gerry Lopez as Subotai, Mako (The Sand Pebbles) as the Wizard, Max von Sydow (The Exorcist) as King Osric, Ben Davidson (Necessary Roughness) as Rexor, and Sven-Ole Thorsen (Predator) as Thorgrim.

How Good Is ‘Conan the Barbarian’?

Conan the Barbarian wasn’t exactly showered with universal acclaim in 1982, but four decades have been rather kind to it. The movie currently holds a 68% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences are slightly more enthusiastic at 74%. The site’s consensus singles out its gritty action and Schwarzenegger’s endlessly quotable performance, even while acknowledging that Milius’ movie occasionally takes all this barbarian business extremely seriously. The movie was a commercial success, too. Produced for around $20 million, Conan the Barbarian ultimately earned roughly $69 million worldwide and helped establish Schwarzenegger as a viable movie star two years before The Terminator changed his career completely.

Conan the Barbarian is streaming now on Netflix in the United States.

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Spyglass Media Group fired actress Melissa Barrera from the “Scream” franchise in November 2023, accusing her of antisemitism following her pro-Palestinian social media posts amid the war in Gaza. Since then, she’s been open about her ousting, claiming that she’s been blacklisted. Now, the actress has shared the conditions under which she would return to the franchise.

Melissa Barrera Says She Still Loves ‘Scream’

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Barrera appeared on the “Just Watch” podcast in September 2026. During the interview, she was asked whether she would ever consider returning to a future “Scream” film. Notably, she most recently appeared in 2023’s “Scream VI” after her role in 2022’s “Scream.”

The 36-year-old stated, “Not with the company that currently holds the rights.” She then expressed her admiration for the beloved horror franchise.

According to her, “I love the franchise. I had an amazing time making those movies.” She then addressed the “hate” she’s received since 2023, saying, “But a lot of the hate and the difficulty that I’ve faced in the last years is because the leadership of that company made it a point to label me something that I’m not, and they never apologized, even when I was proven right.”

The Actress Says An Apology Wouldn’t Be Enough For Her To Return

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Barrera added that Spyglass would have to give up ownership of “Scream” for her to return. She said, “Even with an apology, I wouldn’t go back to work with them.”

Still, Barrera knows the chances of her returning to “Scream” are slim to none. According to her, “So, not that I’m holding my breath. I don’t think they have that ability. But if the franchise were ever to leave those hands and go into hands that I think honor Wes Craven’s legacy more, I think yeah.”

Spyglass Previously Released A Statement On Barrera’s Firing

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As mentioned, Spyglass Media Group fired Barrera in late November 2023 for a series of social media posts about the war in Gaza. The company then released a statement to Variety calling Barrera’s comments “antisemitic.”

The statement said, “Spyglass’ stance is unequivocally clear: We have zero tolerance for antisemitism or the incitement of hate in any form, including false references to genocide, ethnic cleansing, Holocaust distortion, or anything that flagrantly crosses the line into hate speech.”

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This came after Barrera called Israel a “colonized” land and said, “Western media only shows the [Israeli] side. Why do they do that, I will let you deduce for yourself.”

Melissa Called Out The ‘Scream’ Cast In May 2026

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Variety interviewed Barrera in May 2026, where she talked about her run in “Titanique” on Broadway and starting a production company, Unsilenced. Regarding “Scream,” she was specifically asked whether or not she thought the cast “were people basically crossing the picket line.”

She responded, “Oh, one hundred percent. I think they all are. And they have to live with that.” After that, she called out the “nostalgia-bait” of the most recent movie, released in February 2026 and setting a franchise record at the box office.

According to Barrera, “The only way they were able to make that movie after what happened was to nostalgia-bait as much as possible.” From there, she implied that someone had made the movie appear more successful than it truly was, saying, “I think they lied about the numbers. I don’t think it made that much money.”

Regarding the “Scream 7” box office, the film opened with $64.1 million in the US in its first weekend, beating the previous franchise record, “Scream VI,” which made $44.4 million in its debut weekend. Including its international ticket sales, “Scream 7” launched with $97.2 million. According to Box Office Mojo, the movie has since grossed $207,999,405.

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The cast included Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Isabel May, Mason Gooding, Anna Camp, and Matthew Lillard.

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According to Variety, Barrera was cast for an upcoming supernatural psychological film, “Inhabit,” in May 2026. Adam Alleca will direct the film. The movie centers on a woman who moves into a rundown apartment in search of a new life. However, she is then plagued by unhinged neighbors.

Most recently, her successful run of Broadway’s “Titanique” ended on September 20.

Sylvester Stallone is opening up about his previous, and private, battle with bulimia.

“I looked at Rocky [like he was a] very smooth, very normal-looking guy. And then I said, ‘I think the character would start to become a bit more vain,’” Stallone, 80, told The New York Times in an interview published Saturday, September 26, referring to his famed role as the fictional boxing legend. “So, I started to think, ‘Design your body like a jaguar, a cat. Not big like Arnold [Schwarzenegger], but more feral and aggressive and very limber and athletic.”

He continued, “Then, it became an obsession. Really bad. It got to the point where I became bulimic. You heard it here first.”

Stallone, who played the titular character in the Rocky franchise, further noted that his body soon became his “armor.”

“I got down to 2.6 percent body fat when I was doing Rocky III, and I couldn’t hold anything down — or I didn’t want to keep it down because I became so obsessed with staying at that point of fitness,” the action star said, stating his actions were an example of his “obsessive body-worship” mindset off-camera. “Nobody does it without additives and drugs, period. I don’t care what they say.”

According to Stallone, he also used steroids to help maintain his physique.

“It isn’t as though you’re a junkie, but if you’re going to work out and try to stay in shape for six months straight, and you’re eating yogurt and pudding, it’s not happening,” he acknowledged. “You [use steroids] in a sensitive way: six weeks on, six weeks off. People go, ‘Oh, you don’t get that way naturally.’ No, you don’t, but that also took a terrible toll.”

Stallone eventually realized the negative effects of his steroid use after starring in 1997’s Cop Land.

“It wasn’t until I did Cop Land, when I had to play the weakest guy in the room — partially deaf, overweight — that I felt somewhat liberated,” he told the outlet. “Yeah, I’ve abused my body. I’ve had nine back operations, two shoulder operations, three neck fusions. Everything is held together with baling wire, but I still want to stay in good shape.”

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Before Stallone turned 80 in July, he stopped viewing his body as armor.

“I’m sort of fit, but I take a lot of pills to keep going. It’s come at a terrible price,” he stated. “If I could do it over again, I would say, ‘Let someone else carry the banner and don’t do your own stunts.’ I don’t know what it was about hurting myself all the time.”

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Quilted jackets are already one of fall’s easiest throw-on-and-go layers, but Ellen Pompeo just gave Us a reason to look beyond the usual olive, brown and black. Her dusty blue version feels unexpectedly fresh for the season, while still having that cozy, lived-in appeal that makes a quilted coat so wearable. Consider it our permission to give fall’s moodier color palette a little break.

On September 22, 2026, Pompeo stepped onto the New York City set of her new show Chicks wearing a muted blue quilted collared jacket with blue jeans, a leather crossbody bag, black slide sandals and a red bandana knotted at her neck. The oversized silhouette kept the outfit relaxed, while the unexpected blue shade and pop of red made it feel considerably more interesting. While we couldn’t confirm her exact jacket, we found a $44 lookalike on Amazon.

Get the Evaless Diamond Quilted Puffer Jacket for $44 (Was $48) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The Evaless Diamond Quilted Puffer Jacket captures the same casual-cool feel with its diamond-quilted texture, classic turn-down collar, button-down front and roomy fit. It also comes in a similar blue shade, along with brown, beige, pink and more, with sizes ranging from S to XXL.

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More than 500 Amazon shoppers have given the jacket a five-star rating, with one buyer calling it “comfortable and cozy.” They also described it as the “perfect transitional jacket” for those in-between fall days when a sweater isn’t quite enough but a heavy winter coat would be overkill.

Another reviewer said they “always receive compliments” when wearing the jacket, which eventually led them to start “purchasing 3xs as gifts” for friends and family. Between the roomy silhouette, lightweight quilted design and statement-making blue shade, it’s an easy way to make jeans and a basic top feel a little more fall-ready.

For $44, this quilted puffer jacket makes it easy to borrow Pompeo’s unexpectedly colorful approach to fall dressing without completely overhauling your wardrobe. Throw it over a white tee and jeans now, then add a thin knit underneath once temperatures dip. Turns out, brown and olive aren’t the only colors that belong in a fall coat closet.

Get the Evaless Diamond Quilted Puffer Jacket for $44 (Was $48) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Evaless here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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