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Anne Rice‘s Immortal Universe is about to undergo a rocking transformation. In just under two months, on June 9, Interview with the Vampire will return to AMC and AMC+ for Season 3 with a new name to celebrate a new era — The Vampire Lestat‘s era. Based on the second book in Rice’s The Vampire Chronicles series, it’ll shift the perspective to that of Sam Reid‘s charismatic blood-sucker as he leaves New Orleans behind to begin his new chapter as the first-ever immortal rock star on a multi-city tour that will never be forgotten. With his interview opposite Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian), he’ll look to both set the record straight and set hearts ablaze with his tale that’s both electric and haunting.

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Ahead of the premiere, AMC has now officially pulled back the curtain with a full trailer showing exactly what to expect from Lestat’s big spotlight. He has a lot to offer Daniel, having seen everything from the French Revolution to the atomic bomb, but for now, he wants to focus on his era. Lestat hit his prime on the stage, drawing thousands of adoring fans as he rocked out to both original tunes and classics like Billy Idol‘s “Dancing with Myself” as heard in the footage. However, he was never satisfied, seeking to draw not just millions, but billions to his shows, all in the name of rewriting the book on who he is. What he may instead find, however, is a bloody reckoning as he’s haunted by the “muses” of his past and his own immortality comes back to bite him.

The new teaser makes one thing certain above all else: This will be IWTV‘s most explosive season to date. Now sitting in the spot once occupied by his former lover, Louis (Jacob Anderson), he’ll be forced to confront his monstrous actions in addition to his heights as a rock god. AMC has gone all out for the occasion, too. Already, AMC Global Media and Lakeshore Records have released two very real singles from the fictional artist’s catalog, “Long Face” and “All Fall Down,” sung by Reid himself and with lyrics and music by the show’s composer, Daniel Hart. Both can be found on the official Vampire Lestat artist page on major digital music platforms, with new tracks rolling out throughout the coming months that will further shape his musical legacy.

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Release Date

October 2, 2022

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AMC

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Directors

Levan Akin, Alan Taylor, Craig Zisk, Emma Freeman, Keith Powell

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Jonathan Ceniceroz, Coline Abert, Eleanor Burgess, Ben Philippe

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Jayda Cheaves is poking fun at her recent experience and joking about being the birthday “piñata” following her viral club altercation.

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Jayda Cheaves Jokes About Being The Birthday “Piñata” Following Viral Club Altercation

During the early hours of Wednesday, April 22, TSR obtained a clip of Jayda Cheaves apparently at work with her staff at Jayda Cheaves Beauty. The clip sequenced between various staff members calling themselves the “birthday models,” the “birthday photo booth,” and the “birthday reel,” playing off the viral “u the birthday” trend.

Ultimately, the clip ended with Cheaves calling herself the birthday “piñata.”

Social Media Reacts To Her Joke

Social media users slid into TSR’s comment section, dropping their own “birthday” jokes and uplifting Jayda Cheaves for being humble enough to laugh at herself.

More On Jayda Cheaves Being The Birthday “Piñata” During Her Viral Club Altercation

As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, footage went viral that showed Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior involved in a physical altercation at a club. In the initial angle of the clip, Dior was seen throwing punches in one area while Cheaves was in another area, apparently held in a headlock by multiple people.

Then, a few days later, another angle of the altercation surfaced, per The Shade Room. This angle showed Cheaves confronting a blonde-haired woman moments before things popped off. Furthermore, it led social media users to speculate that the woman was Emily Huff, her former friend. Additionally, Huff appeared to confirm she was the woman in the video.

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More recently, Cheaves responded to social media users who dropped shady comments about the altercation via her Instagram photos.

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A new universe of comedy is in the works from a surprising source: one of the creators of the blockbuster video game series Grand Theft Auto. Dan Houser, with writing partner Lazlow Jones, will be launching the Absurdaverse, an interlinked universe of animated satire. A solid lineup of comedic talent will lend their voices to the project. The Absurdaverse, so far, will be composed of a series of animated shorts, all taking place in the same fictional universe, an ongoing animated series, and an open-world video game akin to the Grand Theft Auto series; the latter two are in development.

The new project will feature the voices of Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), Dan Soder (Billions), Yamaneika Saunders (Life and Beth), Steph Tolev (Shifting Gears), and up-and-coming stand-up comedians Ari Matti and Samantha Alton. The array of characters will include a “Chief People Officer” who thinks he’s a DJ (Soder), a conspiracy-minded podcaster (Dratch), and much, much more. You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the Absurdaverse when the shorts make their debut at the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival on May 7; the event will also feature live stand-up by Patton Oswalt and several Absurdaverse cast members, including Soder, Matti, Saunders, Tolev, and host Annie Lederman.

Who Is Dan Houser?

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A British video game writer and producer, Dan Houser founded Rockstar Games with his brother, Sam Houser. He made his game-producing and writing debut with Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, an expansion pack to the first Grand Theft Auto game, and went on to become a driving creative force behind the subsequent GTA games. He also wrote and produced their Western-themed game Red Dead Redemption and its sequel, the private school satire Bully, and the noir-themed Max Payne 3. Although he and his brother eschewed the spotlight, they were depicted in The Gamechangers, a BBC2 docudrama; Dan was portrayed by Ian Attard (Bridgerton), and Sam was portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe. They were also both named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He departed Rockstar in 2020.

The Absurdaverse animated shorts are produced by Dave Newberg (#1 Happy Family USA), with character designs by Kendra Melton (The Venture Bros). They are animated by Cutting Class Media.

The Absurdaverse animated shorts will premiere at the Netflix Is a Joke festival on May 7, 2026; the accompanying animated series and video game are in development. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Rebel Wilson’s legal showdown with Charlotte MacInnes is off to a fiery start.

The case is unfolding at the Federal Court in Sydney, and centers on claims Wilson made about her “The Deb” co-star, including allegations that producer Amanda Ghost had sexually harassed MacInnes.

Front and center in the opening arguments was the accusation that Wilson also worked to push her claims into the public domain. MacInnes’ legal team alleged the actress used PR channels to circulate and reinforce damaging narratives.

Rebel Wilson Faces PR Smear Claim In Court

Rebel Wilson was poised to make her directorial debut with the film “The Deb.” However, the moment has been overshadowed by mounting legal trouble.

The “Pitch Perfect” star appeared in court on Monday, April 20, as proceedings officially began in the defamation lawsuit filed by her co-star. Wilson was originally labeled a “bully” by the opposing side. However, MacInnes’ lawyers have followed up with the even more explosive claim that she allegedly engaged a crisis PR effort to push damaging narratives beyond the set.

Wilson is being accused of hiring publicist Melissa Nathan of The Agency Group to orchestrate a smear campaign targeting producer Ghost, as Deadline reported.

Wilson Accused Co-Star Of Backtracking On Harassment Claim

Wilson’s issues with MacInnes date back to when the younger actress raised concerns about an interaction she had with producer Ghost.

The incident in question allegedly took place in 2023 following an outing at Bondi Beach, where MacInnes and Ghost were said to have shared a bath in their swimsuits.

Wilson later claimed on Instagram that MacInnes initially expressed discomfort over the situation, but then reversed her stance. The “Pitch Perfect” star went further, suggesting her co-star had changed her account after receiving professional opportunities from the producer.

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“The fact that this girl has been employed now by this ‘producer’ in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label, should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story,” Wilson wrote in a 2024 post.

Charlotte MacInnes Said Rebel Wilson’s Claims ‘Damaged’ Her Reputation

According to a report on ABC News Australia, MacInnes pushed back hard against Wilson’s version of events in court, with her legal team arguing that the actress’s claims have caused serious reputational harm.

Representing MacInnes, Sue Chrysanthou SC disputed Wilson’s account, telling the court that the younger actress only went home with Ghost after suffering a medical episode while swimming and needing assistance to run a hot bath.

Chrysanthou argued that Wilson’s public allegations painted a deeply damaging narrative, one that went far beyond a private disagreement and into reputational territory that could impact MacInnes’ career.

She further alleged that the “Pitch Perfect” star attempted to reinforce that narrative by contacting third parties to publish anonymous claims that reflected negatively on her client.

Rebel Wilson’s Lawyer Refuted Charlotte MacInnes’ Defamation Claims

Wilson’s legal team has hit back at MacInnes’ allegations, arguing that the actress’s concerns about the situation were still valid regardless of how events unfolded.

Wilson’s attorney, David Sibtain SC, told the court that even if Ghost had experienced a medical episode, it would not negate the possibility that MacInnes felt uncomfortable in the moment.

He went on to frame the case around Wilson’s understanding of events rather than the specifics of what actually occurred inside the Bondi apartment, emphasizing that the key question is whether she believed misconduct had taken place and acted accordingly.

According to Sibtain, the focus should not be on proving sexual misconduct, but on whether Wilson was acting on information she had been given when she raised concerns about the producer.

The Lawyer Said Her Accuser Had ‘Incentives’ To Change Story

Wilson’s defense team also doubled down on the claim that MacInnes later shifted her account of the alleged incident, arguing there were clear motivations behind that change.

In court, Sibtain pointed to the influence and industry standing, suggesting that MacInnes may have felt pressure to revise her position.

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“It’s Ms. Wilson’s position that she changed her story because Ms. Ghost was a powerful person who expressed a very early interest professionally in Ms. MacInnes,” he said. “She had the power to make her dreams come true.”

Sibtain further pushed back against claims that Wilson’s statements caused lasting harm, rejecting the idea that MacInnes’ career had been derailed.

Alan Osmond’s son, American Idol alum David Osmond, is remembering his late father and reflecting on their shared multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

“Last night, my dad passed away. To be honest… I’m still trying to process it,” David, 46, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, alongside multiple photos of him and Alan, who died on Monday, April 20, at age 76.

“It’s hard to put into words what a life like his really means. He wasn’t just my father. He was an immense example of strength, of kindness, of how to treat people, and how to show up when it matters most,” David, who competed on season 8 of American Idol, added.

Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987 and lived with his symptoms for nearly four decades. David, one of the singer’s eight children with wife Suzanne Pinegar, was diagnosed with the same disease in 2005.

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Donny and Marie Osmond are paying tribute to their brother Alan Osmond following his death at the age of 76. “This is one of the earliest pictures I have ​​of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny, 68, wrote via […]

“He was my buddy, and I shared so much in common with him. The love of music, yes, but strangely, we even shared the same diagnosis of MS,” David wrote. “We knew each other’s frustrations in that without even saying a word. Just a long hug, and we understood each other in a rare and beautifully unique way. Having a dad who led by example through the battle with resilience and determination, never EVER giving up, and encouraging me to do the same, was such a gift.”

“He’s larger than life in my heart and mind. His creativity, his faith, his ability to lead and inspire. There are so many things I’ll miss. The conversations, the laughter, the simple moments that didn’t feel big at the time but now mean everything,” David continued. “What I’m realizing is that the greatest gift he gave me wasn’t just in what he said or did, but in who he was. I feel him in every step that I take. And that’s something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.”

“My heart is broken, but it’s also full of immense gratitude. Grief for the tragic loss of his physical presence, but joy in the knowledge that he is now free,” he concluded. “I love you, Daddy-O! Thank you for everything.”

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Alan was the eldest member of the pop group The Osmonds, which also featured his brothers Wayne, who died in January 2025 at age 73, Merrill, 72, Jay, 71, Donny, 68, and Jimmy, 63. His sister, Marie Osmond, also found fame as a singer and actress.

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“This is one of the earliest pictures I have ​​of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny wrote in an Instagram tribute to his older brother on Tuesday. “That’s who he was. My protector. My guide. The one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine.”

Marie shared in her own post, “As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”

Social media users can’t stop mentioning Karrueche Tran after Chris Brown slid in another woman’s comment section.

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Chris Brown Slides In Woman’s Comment Section

Earlier this week, Instagram user @destnyshalom took to the platform to share a video showing off her new pixie cut. “This is your sign it’s time to get that pixie cut 🩵,” she captioned the video. Then, as the internet users and comments rolled in, so did Chris Brown. That same day, he slid into her comment section, writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”

As of Wednesday, April 22, his comment has racked up over 36,000 likes and even caught the attention of Bow Wow. Bow replied to Brown, writing, “you must be stopped [laughing emoji]”

Peep the woman’s clip and their comments below.

To note, this apparently isn’t the first time Chris Brown has shown the woman some love.

Social Media Users Can’t Stop Mentioning Karrueche Tran

Social media users immediately entered TSR’s comment section after noticing Chris Brown slid into the woman’s comment section. Many couldn’t help but note that the woman resembles Brown’s ex, Karrueche Tran.

Chris Brown Recently Slid In Another Woman’s Comment Section After She Spoke On Looking Like Karrueche Tran (VIDEO)

As The Shade Room previously reported, in March, a TikToker took to the platform and shared a clip while vibing to Chris Brown’s song ‘Under The Influence.’ Additionally, she added the on-screen caption, “shout out to the girl who said i look like karreuche cus even tho i don’t see it, you just confirmed im chris browns type and that really does something for my confidence”

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my celebrity look alike list just got longer lmaooooo 🤭 #fyp #lookalike #chrisbrownofficial #breezybowl #viralvideo ❤️‍🔥

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♬ Under The Influence – Chris Brown

Chris Brown apparently peeped his mention and went on to seemingly confirm the woman’s sentiments. This left one TikTok user writing, “Chris once again confirming that he’s searching for Karrueche in all these women ”

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Genre:

Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Release Date:

September 11, 2026

Director:

Susanne Bier

Cast:

Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace

Plot Summary:

A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.

It’s a great time to be a fan of The Lord of the Rings franchise, with multiple new projects in development that are moving fast. After years of updates, the full cast for the next Lord of the Rings movie, titled The Hunt for Gollum, was finally released last week. This was a double-edged sword, though. While it was exciting to see who was going to usher in the next journey to Middle-earth on the big screen, fans were devastated to learn that Aragorn had been recast with Jamie Dornan, confirming that the beloved Viggo Mortensen would not star in the film. It’s unclear why at this time, but that information will certainly come out before the film makes its worldwide premiere next year on December 17.

It’s also been revealed that Tolkien head Stephen Colbert is writing the script for a new Lord of the Rings movie, but the project is still in the early stages of development. It has been confirmed, however, that it will be set after the passing of Frodo Baggins (played by Elijah Wood) and follow Sam, Merry, and Pippin as they set out on a new adventure. In addition to these new Lord of the Rings movies, there’s also the Lord of the Rings TV series at Prime Video, The Rings of Power, which has already released two full seasons. In other events, news broke this morning that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 will premiere before the end of this year, despite speculation that the show would not return until 2027. Prime Video has yet to assign the film an official release date, and the studio has also not released a trailer yet.

What Is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ About?

The Rings of Power is an epic drama set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies, following an ensemble of characters both familiar and new as they confront the long-featured re-emergence of the evil Sauron to Middle-earth. The series was written and created for TV by Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, and it stars Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Charles Edwards as Lord Celebrimbor, Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir, and Robert Aramayo as Elrond.

Check out the first two seasons of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 3.

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September 1, 2022

Network

Amazon Prime Video

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Showrunner

John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip

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Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams

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The Lord of the Rings

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Not every sports movie needs to be about what happens on the field, and México 86 looks like it knows that from the jump. Netflix’s new film is taking one of the biggest football events in history and pulling the camera back to the frantic, political, behind-the-scenes scramble that made it happen at all. That already gives it a fresh angle, but throwing Diego Luna into the middle of the chaos makes it even easier to clock why this one stands out. The first trailer leans into audacity, pressure, and the kind of national-level bluffing that sounds almost too wild to be real. Except, of course, it is.

Netflix has released the first trailer for México 86, a 2026 film centered on the incredible true story behind Mexico landing the 1986 World Cup. The official setup follows a cunning Mexican bureaucrat who, after a last-minute hosting opportunity appears, cons his way through FIFA in an attempt to beat the United States and bring the tournament to Mexico for a historic second time. Netflix’s own description frames it as an against-all-odds feat driven by “audacity, madness, and pure Mexican ingenuity,” while early materials pitch the film as a mix of politics, satire, and sports-world chaos.

Directed by Gabriel Ripstein and written by Daniel Krauze and Ripstein, the film stars Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas, and Juan Pablo Fernández.

What Happened in Mexico 86?

Well, on the pitch, it was one of the most iconic World Cups ever held. Argentina won the trophy following one of the most controversial and unforgettable tournaments in football history, with Diego Maradona delivering both the infamous “Hand of God” goal and the stunning solo run later dubbed the “Goal of the Century” against England. Argentina eventually beat West Germany 3-2 in the final, sealing Maradona’s reputation as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, and securing him iconic status in his home country matched these days only by Lionel Messi.

México 86 will premiere on Netflix on June 5, 2026. Check out the trailer above.

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Release Date

2022 – 2025-00-00

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Network

Disney+

Showrunner

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Tony Gilroy

Directors

Susanna White

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Writers

Dan Gilroy

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Star Wars

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