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8 ‘80s Thriller Movies That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Thriller movies have been around since practically the very beginning of cinema, but the filmmakers of the 1980s made significant contributions to the genre that have helped make it what it is today. Defined by their slick aesthetics, gritty narratives, and intense explorations of violence and human psychology, these movies now rank among the most popular and celebrated of all time, but not all of them started that way. In fact, many of the most beloved ’80s thrillers were ill-received in their day, but have since grown into widely appreciated cultural landmarks.
That’s really quite an achievement, because not all classics that were well-received still hold up in front of modern audiences. Whether it’s because of stereotypical characterizations or dated moral arguments, so many once-popular films have become practically unwatchable for audiences today. But read on, and you’ll discover our handpicked selection of some truly timeless ‘80s thriller movies that have aged like fine wine, becoming increasingly resonant with the passage of time.
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‘The Thing’ (1982)
Directed by John Carpenter and written by Bill Lancaster, The Thing is a sci-fi horror thriller based on John W. Campbell Jr.’s 1938 novella Who Goes There? Set in an Antarctic research base, the film follows a group of American researchers who encounter a shapeshifting alien life-form and soon descend into paranoia as they suspect each other of being the “Thing” in disguise. Kurt Russell leads the ensemble cast, with A. Wilford Brimley, T. K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart, Charles Hallahan, Peter Maloney, Richard Masur, Donald Moffat, Joel Polis, and Thomas G. Waites in supporting roles
When it was first released in 1982, The Thing was critically panned and failed at the box office, though it did earn some praise even then for its impressive special effects. However, it’s only with the passage of time that the film has become appreciated as the masterpiece it is. Blending psychological storytelling and character drama with intriguing sci-fi concepts, the film is now regarded as one of the greatest horror films of all time, and it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2025.
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‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
Directed by Ridley Scott, Blade Runner is a dystopian sci-fi thriller adapted from Philip K. Dick‘s 1968 novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Set in a futuristic Los Angeles where synthetic humans called replicants are bio-engineered to work on space colonies, the movie stars Harrison Ford as former cop Rick Deckard, who is hired to hunt down a group of fugitive replicants who have escaped back to Earth. Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos star in other key roles.
In its day, Blade Runner was a box office disappointment and a highly divisive film among critics, earning praise for its complexity and visuals and criticism for its lack of action. Since then, however, the film has been re-evaluated as a sci-fi masterpiece, a successful synthesis of the cyberpunk and neo-noir genres that laid the foundations for several subsequent works. In 1993, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry, and it was followed by a sequel, Blade Runner 2049, in 2017, as well as a trilogy of short films and a 2021 anime series, Blade Runner: Black Lotus.
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‘Scarface’ (1983)
Directed by Brian De Palma and written by Oliver Stone, Scarface is a crime thriller starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee-turned-crime lord Tony Montana. A remake of the 1932 film, the movie chronicles Tony’s rise to the top of Miami’s drug trade and subsequent fall caused by his own ego and paranoia. Besides Pacino, the film also stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia, and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in lead roles.
Scarface was a box office hit in its day, but it was also widely panned by critics for its violence, profanity, and perceived offenses against the Cuban-American community. Later generations, however, have been more accepting of its characters as individuals and not a representation of the community as a whole, and its brutal, hyper-violent narrative style has become a benchmark for gangster tragedies. Masterfully directed and impeccably performed, Scarface is now regarded as one of the greatest crime films ever made, and the role of Tony Montana is easily one of Pacino’s most iconic.
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‘The Terminator’ (1984)
Directed and co-written by James Cameron, The Terminator is a sci-fi action thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character, a cyborg assassin from a dystopian future. The ruthless killing machine is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), a woman whose child is destined to be a hero in the fight against the hostile AI Skynet, but it’s followed by human soldier Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who attempts to protect her and preserve the timeline. The movie also features Lance Henriksen, Paul Winfield, and Earl Boen in supporting roles.
The Terminator is now regarded as a decade-defining film of the 1980s, but its critical reception at the time of its premiere was mixed at best. It was, however, a huge box office success, amassing a massive fan following and establishing James Cameron as one of cinema’s most popular filmmakers. Since then, The Terminator has spawned a successful multimedia franchise that includes multiple sequels, games, TV shows, and comics. In 2008, the movie was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ (1984)
A supernatural slasher film, A Nightmare on Elm Street was written and directed by Wes Craven, and it’s most notable for being the movie that introduced the iconic horror character Freddy Krueger. Set in a suburban town, the film revolves around a group of teenagers who are stalked by the monstrous villain (played by Robert Englund), who kills people by entering their dreams. The movie stars Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, Ronee Blakley, and Johnny Depp in his film debut.
A Nightmare on Elm Street was a critical and commercial success when it first hit screens in 1984, launching the franchise that now includes six sequels, a remake, a TV show, and a crossover film with the Friday the 13th franchise. A surreal horror film that expertly walks the line between dream and reality, the movie’s reputation and following have steadily grown over the decades, and it’s widely regarded as one of the greatest slasher films ever made. The film has had an undeniable impact on the horror movie genre, and it was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2021.
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‘Manhunter’ (1986)
Written and directed by Michael Mann, Manhunter is a crime thriller film adapted from Thomas Harris’s 1981 novel Red Dragon, most noted for being the first movie to feature Harris’s iconic villain, Dr. Hannibal Lecter (spelled “Lecktor” in the film). Starring William Petersen as FBI profiler Will Graham and Brian Cox as Lecktor, the film follows Graham on an investigation into a deadly serial killer, which forces him to seek advice from the incarcerated Lecktor, whom he captured after a traumatic attack. The movie also stars Tom Noonan, Dennis Farina, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, and Stephen Lang.
Though 1991’s The Silence of the Lambs was the movie that made Hannibal Lecter a pop culture icon, Brian Cox’s performance as the character was one of the few things critics liked about Manhunter when it first premiered in 1986. The movie was a box office bomb and didn’t receive much favorable attention back then, but it has since built a cult following and been re-evaluated as a brilliant work of psychological storytelling. With its uniquely stylish visuals, pulse-pounding music, and nuanced performances, Manhunter is now regarded as one of Michael Mann’s greatest films and one of the best psychological thrillers of the 1980s.
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‘Predator’ (1987)
Directed by John McTiernan and written by Jim and John Thomas, Predator is a classic sci-fi action horror movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Alan “Dutch” Schaefer, who leads an elite paramilitary unit into a Central American rainforest. Tasked with rescuing a local cabinet minister on behalf of the CIA, the team finds themselves stalked by an alien hunter who picks them off one by one using its advanced technology and unmatched brutality. Besides Schwarzenegger, the movie also stars Elpidia Carrillo, Carl Weathers, Richard Chaves, Sonny Landham, Bill Duke, Jesse Ventura, and Shane Black, with Kevin Peter Hall as the Predator.
Despite mixed reviews, Predator was a massive box office success in its day and went on to earn an Academy Award nomination for its brilliant visual effects. Retrospectively hailed as one of the best films of the decade, the movie has had a profound impact on pop culture and spawned a successful media franchise that includes multiple films, novels, video games, and more. Sharply directed, highly suspenseful, and anchored by Schwarzenegger’s charismatic lead performance, the original Predator is now regarded as one of the greatest action movies ever made, and it’s still a favorite of audiences worldwide.
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‘Die Hard’ (1988)
Also directed by John McTiernan, Die Hard is an action thriller based on Roderick Thorp’s 1979 novel Nothing Lasts Forever. Starring Bruce Willis, the film follows NYC detective John McClane (Willis) on a Christmas Eve trip to Los Angeles, where he hopes to reunite with his estranged wife (Bonnie Bedelia). But John’s plans go out the window when he finds himself caught up in a hostage situation orchestrated by the charismatic international criminal Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). The movie also stars Reginald VelJohnson, Paul Gleason, De’voreaux White, William Atherton, and more in key roles.
Like most of the movies on this list, Die Hard wasn’t exactly a critical darling when it first premiered in 1988, but it became a big commercial success and went on to earn four Academy Award nominations. Now hailed as one of the greatest action movies of all time, the film is a gripping, suspenseful actioner with sharp humor, punchy one-liners, and captivating performances, particularly by Willis and Rickman. The movie’s reputation has only grown in the years since its release, and it has since spawned a massive franchise that includes four sequels, though the first is still the best.
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July 15, 1988
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132 minutes
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Jeb Stuart, Steven E. de Souza
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Joel Silver
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Jerry O’Connell admitted to getting “emotional” as Nick Reiner faces murder charges in connection with the deaths of his parents, movie director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
O’Connell, 52, got his big break in Rob’s 1986 hit movie, Stand by Me, costarring Wil Wheaton, Corey Feldman and the late River Phoenix, and previously described Rob as being like a “father to me.”
On the Tuesday, February 24, episode of Fox 5’s Good Day New York, the actor and talk show host weighed in on the news that Nick, 32, had pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances during an arraignment the day before.
“Those who may not know, I am an actor, and I was in Stand by Me. It was my first job,” O’Connell explained his connection to the story. “Rob Reiner was the director of Stand by Me. This is very emotional for me to hear about.”
Rob and Michele Singer Reiner made numerous public appearances — and plans with several celebrity friends — in the days leading up to their murders. Us Weekly confirmed on Monday, December 15 that Rob, 78, and Michele, 68, died from “apparent stab wounds,” according to the Los Angeles police. Their shocking deaths came as a […]
The Sliders actor added, “It’s going to be very difficult going through this whole trial process. I’m going to be watching it closely in the hopes that it doesn’t become one of these circuses that sometimes happens around these murder trials.”
“It’s very emotional and chilling. It’s churning up a lot of emotions,” O’Connell said.
Nick, 32, pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday, February 23, and waived his right to a speedy trial in connection with his parents’ deaths. His next court hearing will be held on April 29.
Rob, who was 78, and Michele, who was 70, were found dead inside their Brentwood, California, home on December 14, 2025. The couple, who wed in 1989, shared sons Nick and Jake, 36, and daughter Romy, 28. (Rob was also adoptive father to Tracy Reiner, 61, whom he shared with first wife Penny Marshall.)
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced formal charges against Nick on December 16. Nick was charged with two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegation of multiple murders. He also faces a special allegation that he used a knife. Nick could receive life in prison without parole or the death penalty if convicted.
“Prosecuting cases involving family violence are some of the most challenging and heart-wrenching we face because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes,” Hochman said at the time. “Rob Reiner was one of the greatest filmmakers of his generation. His murder and his wife of more than 35 years, Michele Singer Reiner’s murder, are shocking and tragic. We owe it to their memory to pursue justice and accountability for the lives that were taken.”
Rob and Michele’s children, Jake and Romy, broke their silence on their parents’ deaths and their brother’s arrest in a December 17 statement.
“Words cannot even begin to describe the unimaginable pain we are experiencing every moment of the day. The horrific and devastating loss of our parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, is something that no one should ever experience,” the siblings said. “They weren’t just our parents; they were our best friends.”
Nick Cannon
Wild ‘n Out With His Kids … at Craig’s!!!
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Nick Cannon had his hands full with his kids Tuesday … taking them to dinner at a famous Los Angeles hot spot — though he couldn’t manage to get his whole brood together.
The actor and rapper was spotted leaving Craig’s — a well-known joint in West Hollywood — with five of his children … several pizza boxes tucked under his arm and a bag in hand.
Unclear if the crew ate at the restaurant or if Cannon just took everyone to quickly pick up takeout … but, either way, it seems Cannon was on full dad duty.
While Nick almost certainly had a lot on his plate with five kids … that’s less than half of the children he has.
As you know … Nick is the father of 12 kids — his son Zen passed away in 2021 when he was just 5 months old — and he’s talked quite a bit about his active parenting.
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He once revealed he’s like Santa Claus on Christmas Day … bouncing around between houses, with gifts in tow, to see all of his children.
Five kids this time … but, we can’t wait to see Nick pull up with all his children one day. Stay tuned!
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Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos welcome “Live” studio audience back after 2-day absence amid local drama
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“The View” also broadcast without a live audience this week during a major New York City blizzard.
Alan Ritchson is now one of the biggest stars in the world thanks to his blockbuster performance as Reacher in Lee Child’s hit Prime Video series. The show has aired three full seasons in the last few years, with one more expected to come later this year. Ritchson has also branched out to other non-Reacher projects in the last few years, especially in 2024, when he teamed up with Henry Cavill for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The WWII action epic comes from director Guy Ritchie, but despite the massive star power behind it, it flopped at the box office. Ritchson also teamed up with Hilary Swank for Ordinary Angels, shortly after he starred in Fast X. It’s unclear if he will reprise his role as Aimes in the final Fast & Furious movie, which will be released in 2028.
Last year, Ritchson strengthened his Prime Video partnership with Playdate, the action comedy co-starring comedy legend Kevin James. The film follows a man who has recently been let go from his job and decides to become a stay-at-home dad. Things go south when he accepts a playdate invitation from another stay-at-home dad who turns out to be much more of a loose cannon. Playdate was billed as a much more comedic Reacher replacement that still allowed Ritchson to flex his action muscles, but the film was panned by critics and audiences alike, earning scores of 23% and 57% from reviewers and fans on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, despite these poor reviews, the thriller is still in the Prime Video global top 10 more than two months removed from its premiere. It continues to prove the doubters wrong.
When Does Alan Ritchson’s Next Movie Come Out?
In just a few weeks, Ritchson will shift to the biggest streaming service in the world with Netflix for his new sci-fi action thriller, War Machine. The film follows the final remaining recruits of a grueling special ops boot camp who encounter a dangerous threat from beyond this world that they could not possibly have prepared for. The sci-fi thriller has been set for release on March 6, and it’s already been hailed as one of Netflix’s most ambitious action movies ever. The film co-stars Dennis Quaid and Esai Morales, and it was directed by Patrick Hughes.
Check out Playdate and Reacher on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Ritchson’s future projects.
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November 12, 2025
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Luke Greenfield
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Jeff Sussman, Kevin James, Neil Goldman, Alan Ritchson, Dan Spilo, Mark Fasano, Sean Patrick O’Reilly, Jeffrey Greenstein, Nathan Klingher, Jason Benoit
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Tom Hardy’s 2-Part ‘Wuthering Heights’ Miniseries Is Aging Like Fine Wine as Book Fans Rebel Against New Movie
Wuthering Heights is among the all-time classics that always find an audience with every new adaptation. Each generation has a favorite version of Emily Brontë‘s classic, as filmmakers ranging from William Wyler to Emerald Fennell have taken their own approach to the iconic novel. The latest in the line is Fennell’s version starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, which is a sizzling, dark, stylized reimagining of the beloved story.
Wuthering Heights is a multi-generational, gothic tale of destructive love and revenge between an orphan, Heathcliff, and Catherine Earnshaw, his soulmate. Since the two can’t be together because of the class divide, Catherine marries Edgar Linton for social status. To take revenge on the family, a scorned Heathcliff returns years later to systematically destroy them. Each filmmaker adapts the story to the times, either leaving or adding parts, while the themes of love, revenge, and class divide remain relevant and the most relatable parts of the tale.
While Wyler’s 1939 version is considered a classic and Fennell’s is the latest, there’s a version of the tale that is closest to the original book – BBC’s 2009 British television adaptation starring Tom Hardy as Heathcliff and Charlotte Riley as Catherine Earnshaw. The two had an amazing chemistry with Hardy’s brooding take on Heathcliff, and even turned into an off-screen romance as the two got married after the two-part British drama came out. It seems like while Fennell’s version is captivating a global audience, fans of the Hardy-led adaptation are enjoying the series on PVOD.
Wuthering Heights is among the top 20 PVOD titles on Apple TV, according to FlixPatrol, and is doing particularly well in Australia, securing the #3 spot. The series has no critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, but it does boast a respectable audience score of 84%. The miniseries also stars Andrew Lincoln as Edgar Linton, Kevin McNally as Mr. Earnshaw, Burn Gorman as Hindley Earnshaw, Sarah Lancashire as Nelly Dean, and Rosalind Halstead as Isabella Linton, among many others.
Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Is Captivating Audiences in Theaters
With source material as strong as Wuthering Heights and a talented director, Fennell, the Robbie and Elordi-led movie is being appreciated globally. While the internet is full of debates about Fennell’s interpretation, the movie has earned $152 million globally, by far, on an $80 million budget. The gothic romance has divided critics and audiences, who gave it 77% and 59% on Rotten Tomatoes, respectively. The site’s consensus says, “Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights might not be the stuff of high literature but it is a visually vibrant pleasure.”
Meanwhile, you can check out Hardy-led Wuthering Heights on PVOD platforms such as Apple TV and Amazon. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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2009 – 2009-00-00
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ITV1
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Coky Giedroyc
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Peter Bowker
The Western may not dominate Hollywood the way it once did, but it’s never truly left the cultural conversation. In recent years, creators like Taylor Sheridan have revived the genre through modern sagas like Yellowstone and period-driven stories like 1883 and 1923. Even awards-season contenders like 2025’s Train Dreams have proven there’s still room for dusty landscapes and emotional reckonings on the big screen, not to mention modern classics like True Grit and 3:10 to Yuma — ironically both remakes of older westerns.
But long before prestige cable and neo-Westerns, there was one trilogy that reshaped the genre entirely — a trio of films that every cowboy epic since has been chasing, and now, that trilogy is about to disappear from streaming. The Dollars Trilogy — A Fistful of Dollars, For a Few Dollars More, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly — is officially leaving Prime Video on February 28, giving fans less than a month to revisit one of cinema’s most influential runs.
Directed by Sergio Leone and starring Clint Eastwood, the trilogy didn’t just popularize the Spaghetti Western — it redefined what a Western hero could look like. Eastwood’s cigarillo-smoking antihero, the “Man With No Name,” first rides into town in A Fistful of Dollars, a gritty tale of gang warfare in the border town of San Miguel. The sequel pairs Eastwood’s drifter with a rival bounty hunter in pursuit of a dangerous outlaw, before The Good, the Bad and the Ugly perfected the formula.
How Good Is ‘The Dollars Trilogy’?
Collider’s Blu-ray review stated that The Good, the Bad and the Ugly is pure cinema — not necessarily profound in theme, but undeniably masterful in execution, stretching style, sound, and image into something unforgettable. The review emphasized that the film demands to be seen big and heard loud, praising high-definition releases for enhancing Leone’s grand, operatic style. While Leone’s Once Upon a Time in the West may be his crowning achievement, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly stands only a breath behind — one of the defining Spaghetti Westerns and an essential piece of film history.
This is one of the great Spaghetti westerns, and though Leone’s next, Once Upon a Time in the West, is his masterpiece, this is only spitting distance from that. This is an absolute must-have.
The Dollars Trilogy leaves Prime Video at the end of February.
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December 22, 1966
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161 minutes
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Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli, Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Leone, Mickey Knox
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Alberto Grimaldi
‘Father Knows Best’
Lauren Chapin Dead at 80 After Cancer Battle
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Lauren Chapin — who played the youngest child, Kathy “Kitten” Anderson, on the beloved 1950s TV show “Father Knows Best” — has died.
Her son, Matthew Chapin, announced the news on social media Tuesday evening, writing … “After a long hard fought battle over the past 5 years, the time has come. My mother Lauren Chapin passed away from her battle with cancer tonight.”
Lauren kicked off her acting career with an uncredited role in 1954’s “A Star Is Born” starring Judy Garland as well as the CBS series “Lux Video Theatre” before being cast as the precocious Kitten in ‘FKB.’
“Father Knows Best” ran for 6 seasons, and after it ended, she appeared on an installment of “General Electric Theater” alongside Steve Allen and Jayne Meadows as well as the 1976 comedy musical “The Amorous Adventures of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza.” She also returned for a ‘FKB’ reunion and Christmas special in 1977, and played Ace’s mom in 1980’s “Scout’s Honor.”
She took a decades-long acting hiatus before snagging a recurring role in the family drama “School Bus Diaries” in 2016.
Lauren had a difficut life, claiming her father sexually abused her as a child. She also dealt with substance abuse and legal woes, and was addicted to heroin until she was 25, according to the Orlando Sentinel. She was also married and divorced by the age of 19.
Reflecting on her past woes, she told the Sentinel in 2001 … “The most important thing is not that we have a past. But it’s what we do with the present that counts.”
In her adult life, she managed artists, including her daughter, Latin pop singer Summer Healy-Chapin. She also worked as a counter manager for Guerlain perfume in Florida in 2001 and was heavily involved in her church.
She wrote 2 books helped raise more than $2 million for underprivileged and abused children as well.
She was 80.
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Demi Lovato is giving a glimpse into her daily routine in preparation for her “It’s Not That Deep Tour,” which kicks off in April. This comes after the singer canceled several tour dates, citing she needed more time to rest and focus on her health before taking the stage once again.
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Demi Lovato Shares The Challenges Of Touring
Lovato is getting ready to entertain fans on stage once again, a couple of years after saying that she wasn’t sure she would ever go on tour again. The singer-songwriter completed the “Holy Fvck Tour” in 2022, which took a toll on her.
Lovato talked to People about her past statement, saying that the reason she wanted to stop touring was because of “how taxing it can be on the body, on the mind.” Regardless, she has now decided to go back on the road for her fans.
Despite knowing how tiring touring can be, Lovato said that the outcome is rewarding. “It’s the feeling when I see a fan crying through a smile because they’re so excited to be there,” she shared.
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The former Disney star said she is left speechless whenever she sees fans enjoying her music. “As hard as touring can be, it is so much fun, and that’s what I’m looking forward to is the connection with my fans,” she added.
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The Singer Is Training For Peak Performance
Lovato, who is now 33 years old, has been training her body in order to be in tip-top shape for her tour. She has been religiously going to the gym for several months, adding that she does a lot of cardio exercises. “I’m doing a lot of cario so I’m not out of breath when I sing and dance at the same time,” she explained.
Moreover, the “Sorry Not Sorry” singer also exercises specific areas of her body, as she has back issues that she wants to take care of before her tour. “I have some back issues and getting my glutes and my quads strong so that I’m protecting my body,” Lovato said.
Lovato is also religiously rehearsing, sharing how excited she is for the tour, adding, “I can’t wait!”
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Demi Lovato Is Mentally Preparing As Well
Apart from training her body, Lovato is also mentally preparing herself by making sure she remembers all the lyrics to her songs, something that she, at times, forgets due to her ADHD, a diagnosis she shared with The New York Times in 2021. “Turns out I have ADHD, but I’m not bipolar,” she told the publication, correcting a prior diagnosis she once thought she had.
At times, Lovato says her mind wanders in the middle of a song, and she loses her focus. “I’ll see a poster in the audience or something, lose my focus and forget the words to my own songs,” she shared.
Lovato has also released nine albums to date, and because she’s had to learn the lyrics of so many songs over the course of her career, she sometimes forgets the words.
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The Singer Shares The Difficulty Of Being Apart From Her Husband
Another challenge Lovato will be facing once her tour starts is being away from her husband, musician Jordan Lutes aka Jutes, whom she married in 2025.
According to the singer, they make an effort not to be apart for longer than two weeks. Lutes, she says, will go and see her for the first month of her tour, but the succeeding dates may be more difficult, as he himself will be on the road.
“So we’ll be away from each other for a little bit longer than two weeks, which will be a little difficult, but I’ve got my fans to keep me company, and it’ll be great,” Lovato shared.
Demi Lovato Canceled Some Tour Dates
On February 10, as The Blast previously reported, Lovato took to Instagram to cancel five shows from her tour in order to “protect” her health, admitting that she might have “overextended what may be possible.”
The “It’s Not That Deep Tour” was originally supposed to start on April 8, but with shows canceled in Charlotte, Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Denver, the start date has been moved to April 13 in Orlando.
Lovato’s tour spans 18 dates and will wrap up on May 25.
A reported 911 dispatch call is shedding new light on how Martin Short’s daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, was discovered dead in her home.
TMZ reported on Tuesday, February 24, that it had obtained audio in which a police dispatcher noted that the person who called 911 said they were at Katherine’s home in the Hollywood Hills but unable to enter a bedroom on the property.
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Us Weekly that officers responded to a radio call of a possible suicide attempt on Monday, February 23, at 6:43 p.m. The LAPD said responding officers found a deceased female at the location. A cause of death has not yet been determined.
Martin’s family confirmed Katherine’s death in a statement to Us on Tuesday. She was 42.
Martin Short’s daughter Katherine Hartley Short’s neighbors are “sad” over the death of the “great” resident. A next door neighbor exclusively tells Us Weekly that Katherine was a “great neighbor and gardener,” ahead of her death at age 42, which her family confirmed on Tuesday, February 24. “It’s incredibly sad,” the resident, who wishes to […]
“It is with profound grief that we confirm the passing of Katherine Hartley Short. The Short family is devastated by this loss and asks for privacy at this time,” the actor and comedian’s rep said. “Katherine was beloved by all and will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world.”
Martin, 75, adopted Katherine with his late wife, Nancy Dolman. The couple also shared adopted sons Oliver, 39, and Henry, 36. Nancy died at age 58 in August 2010 after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Some of Katherine’s neighbors in the Hollywood Hills remembered her on Tuesday, with a next-door neighbor describing her as a “great neighbor and gardener.”
“She was very nice, but this is a quiet neighborhood, and to be fair, we don’t see too many neighbors usually out,” said another neighbor, who added that Katherine was a respectful neighbor who didn’t throw parties and wasn’t loud.
Martin previously opened up about the impact of his wife’s death on the Short family.
In a 2012 interview with The Guardian, the Only Murders in the Building star said “it’s been a tough two years” for his children.
“This is the thing of life that we live in denial about, that it will ever happen to us or our loved ones, and when it does, you gain a little and you suffer a little,” Martin said at the time. “There’s no big surprise.”
In 2014, the Emmy winner shared more details about how he and his family remembered Nancy after her death.
“[Nancy] had once said to me, ‘I don’t want a funeral and I don’t want a memorial. Throw a party, or not.’ She just was so irritated that she was losing this battle, she didn’t want to think about it,” Martin said on The Meredith Vieira Show. “So I just followed her wishes. We went up, we had a party with about 30 close friends and family. She was cremated. The kids and I went into a boat, we sprinkled the ashes into the water, and we jumped into the ashes.”
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Hilary Duff
Comin’ Clean About ‘Toxic’ Mom Group
…And Past Lindsay Lohan Feud!
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Hilary Duff is comin’ clean about the “toxic” mom group fiasco that took the internet by storm last month … and is even addressing past drama with Lindsay Lohan!
The “Roommates” singer reflected on all the drama — new and old — on her Wednesday appearance on “Call Her Daddy.” She first recalls her teenage “nemesis” Lindsay … who she was often pitted against back in the early aughts — and with whom she was notoriously involved in a love triangle with the late Aaron Carter.
But, the singer and actress confirmed any beef with LiLo was buried way back in the day … saying they came to an understanding one night at the club and even took a shot together!
Onto more recent drama … HD addresses the buzz kicked off by Ashley Tisdale saying she was part of a judgmental mom group — that fans assumed included Hilary, Mandy Moore and Meghan Trainor — and said she “felt used” and “sad” about the whole scenario
Hilary noted people didn’t have to “connect very many dots” and pushed back at the narrative, explaining … “It sucks to read something that’s not true, and it sucks on behalf of six women and all of their lives.”
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She even addressed her husband Matthew Koma getting involved in the drama — it’s all in the clip.
As we told you … Ashley’s rep assured us the internet was twisting the “High School Musical” star’s words … but it seems Hilary took it as personally as her fans!
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