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8 Most Exciting Action Thrillers of All Time
For a long time, I assumed action thrillers would be the easiest genre to get tired of. This was when I had just started rolling through Hollywood’s catalog. After all, there are only so many car chases, explosions, and shootouts a movie can throw at you before all of those films start looking the same. That happened to me with a lot of action movies. I always mixed up their names and action sequences because most of the time they all looked the same to me.
The movies on this list, however, even then, never had that problem. You can watch them multiple times, year after year, and still won’t get tired because the adrenaline rush will be the same as if you’re watching it for the first time. Let’s have a look at eight such exciting thrillers.
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‘Speed’ (1994)
In Speed, Officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) discovers that a city bus has been rigged with a bomb that will explode if the vehicle drops below 50 miles per hour. This simple idea becomes ridiculous almost immediately because Los Angeles is not exactly designed for a bus that doesn’t slow down. Passengers panic, traffic keeps getting in the way, and Annie Porter (Sandra Bullock) suddenly finds herself driving dozens of strangers through a situation she barely understands herself.
The movie becomes more fun because their problems keep changing. At one point, the bus is running out of road. Later, Jack has to climb underneath it while it is moving. Even the passengers become part of the tension because they start doing absurd things out of fear. The film spends two hours showing multiple disasters can happen on one bus before everything finally goes wrong, and somehow it keeps finding new answers.
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‘The Fugitive’ (1993)
In The Fugitive, Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) is convicted of murdering his wife, though he knows somebody else committed the crime. Before he can begin proving it, the prison transport carrying him crashes, sending inmates and guards into chaos. Kimble escapes and disappears, which immediately turns him into the target of Deputy U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) and an entire manhunt stretching across Chicago. Every step forward in the investigation creates another risk because Kimble cannot go to the police without being arrested.
The film is a lot different from other chase thrillers. Kimble sneaks into hospitals, studies medical records, and follows leads connected to the mysterious one-armed man he saw the night his wife died. Meanwhile, Gerard is never portrayed as incompetent. He keeps getting closer because he is good at his job. That balance makes every encounter dangerous and thrilling because both men are smart enough to stay one step ahead of almost everyone else.
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‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ (2007)
The Bourne Ultimatum starts with Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) still trying to understand who turned him into an assassin and why. A newspaper reporter begins investigating Treadstone, which draws Bourne back into the story he has been trying to piece together for years. CIA officials scramble to contain the damage, while Bourne moves across Europe following fragments of information that might finally lead him to the truth about his past.
Some of the film’s most exciting scenes involve people simply talking into phones. At Waterloo Station, Bourne guides a journalist through crowds while secretly watching CIA agents close in from every direction. Later, he manages to stay ahead of entire surveillance teams by predicting their movements before they happen. The action scenes are excellent, though what really makes Bourne interesting is how quickly he processes information. Every room becomes something to analyze, every exit becomes a plan, and his every mistake could get somebody killed but still he maneuvers his way through everything. While watching The Bourne Ultimatum you are just glued to your seats.
5
‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ (2018)
In Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) loses control of plutonium that could be used in a devastating terrorist attack. The mission quickly spirals into a race across multiple countries as Ethan, Luther (Ving Rhames), Benji (Simon Pegg), and Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) try to prevent a group known as the Apostles from carrying out a catastrophic plan. The problem becomes even messier once CIA operative August Walker (Henry Cavill) enters the picture.
The film constantly places Ethan in situations where completing the mission and saving lives are not the same thing. He always has to choose one over the other. Early on, he chooses to protect a teammate instead of securing the plutonium, which creates the entire crisis. The most exhilarating scee of the movie was the helicopter chase through the mountains, where Ethan is hanging from the aircraft, crashing through terrain, and trying to stop multiple nuclear detonations at the same time. The scale, the pressure and the thrill is what makes it a must-watch.
4
‘Die Hard’ (1988)
Die Hard begins with New York police officer John McClane (Bruce Willis) arriving in Los Angeles to visit his estranged wife during a company Christmas party. Before he can repair his marriage, a group of heavily armed criminals led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) takes over Nakatomi Plaza and traps everyone inside. McClane escapes detection almost by accident, leaving him alone in a skyscraper filled with men who have far more weapons and manpower than he does.
Unlike many action heroes, McClane gets noticeably worse at his job as the night goes on. He becomes exhausted, bloody, and increasingly desperate. By the middle of the film, he is pulling glass from his feet and wondering whether he will survive long enough to see his wife again. The action sequences of the film are still memorable, though the vulnerability is what keeps the tension alive.
3
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)
In Mad Max: Fury Road, Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) drives a war rig away from the Citadel while secretly helping Immortan Joe’s wives escape. Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) becomes involved almost by accident after being captured and used as a living blood bag by Joe’s army. Once Furiosa changes course, the entire wasteland seems to come after them, turning the story into a massive pursuit across deserts, canyons, and sandstorms.
What I find most interesting is that the movie eventually realizes the destination does not exist anymore. Furiosa spends years dreaming about returning to the Green Place, only to discover it has disappeared. Suddenly the entire journey has to be reconsidered. Instead of continuing forward, the characters decide their best option is to turn around and drive directly back through the army chasing them. That decision changes everything that follows.
2
‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)
The Dark Knight starts with Gotham’s criminal underworld struggling to adapt after Batman (Christian Bale) begins disrupting its operations. Into that chaos steps the Joker (Heath Ledger), a criminal who seems less interested in money than in creating disorder wherever he goes. His attacks become increasingly unpredictable, drawing Batman, Lieutenant Gordon (Gary Oldman), and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) into a conflict that keeps expanding beyond ordinary crime.
The Joker spends most of the movie attacking people’s assumptions rather than their physical safety and immediately becomes the favorite character. Heath has performed it with immaculate versatility. He targets Harvey because Gotham views him as its future. He targets Batman because Gotham believes heroes can solve problems. Two groups of strangers are handed the power to destroy each other, and the Joker expects both sides to choose themselves. The film is a treat to watch nonetheless.
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‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981)
In Raiders of the Lost Ark, archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is recruited to locate the Ark of the Covenant before Nazi forces can get their hands on it. The search takes him from jungles to deserts to ancient excavation sites as he races against rival archaeologist Belloq (Paul Freeman), who keeps appearing at exactly the wrong moment. Every major discovery seems to create a new obstacle, usually involving snakes, traps, armed soldiers, or all three.
One reason the movie remains so entertaining is that Indy spends surprisingly little time in control of the situation. He finds the Ark, then loses it. He steals it back, then loses it again. Even the famous truck sequence begins because he is desperately trying to recover something that has already been taken from him. The film keeps throwing him into trouble and forcing him to improvise his way out which creates the sense of thrill. That unpredictability makes the movie a wholesome thriller.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
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June 12, 1981
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115 minutes
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Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman
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Gamers and fantasy devotees need look no further than Netflix for their next fix: the streaming platform sports 2016’s Warcraft in its roster, an action fantasy film based on the acclaimed video game series by Blizzard Entertainment. Directed by Duncan Jones, the film delivers an epic tale of fantasy-infused war, magic, and heroism, anchored in the aesthetic and unmistakable sensibility of the beloved videogame.
Beyond The Dark Portal
The film, charting the dueling narratives of the Stormwind humans and Frostwolf orcs, centers around the orcs utilizing dark but powerful magic to save their Horde. Through said magic, a kind of fantasy, sacrifice-powered super-weapon, the orcs open a portal bridging their world to the humans. From there, the two camps wage an exhilarating, cross-dimensional battle.
Battling Out Of Developmental Hell
While the real-time strategy (RTS) games and the hugely popular massively multiplayer RPG game set in the Warcraft universe preceded it, the movie’s origins also predate its eventual theatrical debut. In 2006, Blizzard Entertainment and Legendary Pictures began a collaborative venture for a big-screen feature film, one greeted with global fanfare.
Fanfare sank into disappointment and frustration, however, as die-hard fans watched the effort to turn the fantasy universe into a film endure a slew of delays and massive changes in direction, otherwise known as production hell.
Helmed By A Daring Director
Progress was restored when Duncan Jones (fun fact alert: the son of musical legend David Bowie) took the helm. Jones, having won critical respect and sizable audiences with projects like the sci-fi darling Moon, readily rewrote the Warcraft script. He endeavored to reflect a balanced take on the conflict between humans and orcs, breaking away from the traditional good vs. evil trope.
LOTHAR
For those accustomed to and familiar with the games’ eye-catching, enjoyable, and quintessential animation style, the film will not disappoint. Indeed, it’s a visual marvel, in which the colorful grandeur of Azeroth unfolds via effective special effects and strong CGI. Of particular noteworthiness are the battle scenes, enriched by intense choreography and striking visuals.
Cast-wise in Warcraft, Travis Fimmel performs ably as the charismatic Anduin Lothar. Perhaps the film’s most memorable role belongs to Paula Patton as Garona, the she-orc who leads the orc charge through the inter-dimensional portal.
For The Glory Of The Horde
The film premiered in Paris on May 24, 2016, before being released in the US less than a month later, with Universal Pictures overseeing the US debut. The enormous fanbase for both the games and fictional universe, alongside a talented director’s noticeable visual flair and involvement, was not enough to secure the reviews the film’s producers hoped for. Reviews were decidedly mixed.
Currently, Rotten Tomatoes assigns Warcraft a suboptimal 29 percent, based on 231 reviews. Experts enjoyed Jones’ credible directorial talents and the project’s impactful style, recognizing the cinematic realization of the games’ aesthetic. But the plot struck many as plodding and unoriginal.
Made Hundreds Of Millions But Lost Money
Warcraft also suffered financially, failing to exceed its break-even point of a staggering half a billion dollars. The budget was bloated due to extensive global marketing and distribution costs. Much of this international marketing and distribution effort was directed at China, where the film earned $225.5 million.
But between the nearly fifty million grossed statewide and the $439 million made worldwide, the end result was, sadly, a box-office bust.
As of this writing, Warcraft is streaming on Netflix.
Lizzo stepped out in style at the 2026 BET Awards, drawing attention with her red-carpet appearance, which highlighted her incredible weight loss transformation.
The singer has been open about her intentional move to lose weight, admitting that she once tried Ozempic before focusing on dieting and exercising, as the drug was not suitable for her.
Lizzo also recently reflected on the pressures of the music industry and the challenges surrounding the release of her latest album.
Lizzo Stuns In Shimmering Gown At The 2026 BET Awards
Lizzo commanded attention at the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, making a striking appearance as she continued to showcase her recent physical transformation.
The singer stepped onto the red carpet at the Peacock Theater in a sparkling brown gown featuring sheer detailing and a floor-length silhouette.
She completed the look with matching heels, statement jewelry, and her signature voluminous hairstyle worn loose around her shoulders. Her glamorous makeup featured smoky eye shadow, defined lashes, and a soft nude lip, while a touch of blush and highlighter added a radiant finish.
Lizzo was among several high-profile attendees at the ceremony, joining stars including Teyana Taylor, Coco Jones and Jaafar Jackson. The event, hosted by comedian Druski, “honors the individuals who contribute to Black culture as writers, musicians, filmmakers, philanthropists and more,” per the official website.
The evening also recognized several industry trailblazers, with Lauryn Hill receiving the Living Legend Icon Award, Teyana Taylor being honored as Icon of the Year, and music executive Sylvia Rhone being presented with the Ultimate Icon Award.
The Singer’s Look Left Fans Stunned Over Her Physique A Year After She Celebrated Reaching Her Weight Loss Goals
On social media, fans of Lizzo couldn’t help but gush over her dramatic weight loss for transformation, noting how stunning the star looked.
One individual wrote on X, “Body tea!!! Face card? Lethal! We love you,” while a second person noted, “My god she looks STUNNING.”
“Lizzy Lizzo! You look amazing! Beautiful tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill as well,” another person commented, praising her performance at the entertainment event.
A fourth individual proclaimed, “Lizzo, I’ll always be your biggest fan. No matter what happens to you, I’ll always stand right behind you. Keep going!”
The star’s stunning figure comes a year after she celebrated reaching her weight loss goals.
At the time, she wrote on Instagram, “I did it. Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal. I haven’t seen this number since 2014! Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to.”
She then shared an image of a graphic which confirmed she had lost 10.5 points on the Body Mass Index (BMI) scale, with body fat reducing by 16%.
Lizzo Opens Up About Body Image And Her ‘Weight Release’ Journey
Lizzo’s connection to the BET Awards stretches back years. In 2020, she won Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and has earned multiple nominations throughout her career.
In recent years, the Grammy-winning performer has spoken openly about what she describes as her “weight release” journey, which began in 2023. Rather than focusing on loss, Lizzo has emphasized personal growth and well-being, explaining that her goal was never about taking something away from herself but about gaining a healthier and happier version of her life.
Speaking on Jay Shetty’s “On Purpose” podcast, she discussed the importance of language when talking about body image, noting that young people often absorb and internalize messages from public figures.
“I want to be very intentional about the words that come out of my mouth because there are young people who are watching me and they’re experiencing what I’m putting into the world,” she explained. “They’re applying it to their own experience and their own life just like I did when I was a kid.”
The “Good as Hell” hitmaker also reflected on how media conversations surrounding weight changes have influenced public perception, urging people to be mindful of the impact their words can have on others.
She acknowledged that her own journey has sparked discussions among fans and said she hopes those conversations can help people feel more comfortable and less fearful when it comes to changes in their bodies.
The Singer Says Authenticity Is The Key To Building A Loyal Fanbase
More recently, Lizzo spoke candidly about her career and the value of authenticity during an appearance on the “Swiftologist” podcast.
During the conversation, she praised Taylor Swift’s ability to build a loyal fan community, suggesting that the pop star’s connection with her audience developed “organically” over time rather than through a calculated strategy, resulting in a community that “backs her up, and that’s what everyone needs to be doing.”
According to Lizzo, authenticity remains one quality that will “never go out of style.” She noted that audiences are often drawn to people who present themselves honestly, both in their work and in everyday life. The singer added that she has noticed some of her most genuine and unfiltered social media posts frequently resonate more strongly than highly curated content.
The discussion also touched on the commercial performance of her latest album. According to figures reported by Rolling Stone, the project sold 2,649 copies in its opening week and did not chart on the Billboard 200, a sharp contrast to the debut of her 2022 album “Special,” which sold approximately 39,000 copies during its first week.
Lizzo Reflects On ‘Soul-Crushing’ Album Performance
Lizzo admitted the numbers initially left her feeling “really stressed and really sad,” especially because she considers the album among her strongest works. For a brief period, she said, she found herself tying her self-worth to its performance, describing the experience as “soul-crushing.”
During that difficult time, Lizzo said she received support from fellow artist SZA, whose real name is Solána Rowe. According to the singer, SZA reached out to check on her well-being and reassured her when self-doubt began to creep in.
Reflecting on the experience, Lizzo acknowledged that she eventually had to accept how much the music industry has changed and recognize that commercial performance is no longer the only measure of an artist’s impact. She said the setback helped her reassess her relationship with success and the expectations she places on herself.
Social media users are goin’ IN on Yung Miami‘s look for the 2026 BET Awards.
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More On Yung Miami’s Look For The BET Awards
On Sunday, June 28, Yung Miami popped out amongst a slew of other celebrities for the 2026 BET Awards. Cameras captured her on the carpet at the Peacock Theater, and she appeared to don a gown featuring a pink bedazzled corset paired with an orange skirt.
“My ‘fit is giving very much Miami sunset,” Yung Miami told videographer Kevin Wong.
See photos of her look below.
Social Media Users Are Goin’ IN On Yung Miami’s Look For The BET Awards
Social media users started goin’ IN on Miami’s look in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @beresowavey wrote, “Someone said she done spent it all😂”
While Instagram user @theonlyqueenc_ added, “She looks like she hates it too 😭🤣.”
Instagram user @iamaliyahs wrote, “She even mad at her fit lmaoooo”
While Instagram user @kweenmocha added, “Caresha PLEASE. 😂😂😂”
Instagram user @mykid_x3 wrote, “I guess the boosters ain’t come through in time for her🤷🏽♀️”
While Instagram user @chef_ronisha added, “We don’t like it, and SHE DEFINITELY DON’T ‼️‼️‼️”
Instagram user @carefirst_ wrote, “Damn, nobody spent that s**t 🙃”
While Instagram user @domozillionairee added, “Somebody made this dress today 😂😂and she wore it today”
Instagram user @callme.quis wrote, “All these cute fits she been wearing to promote that damn song and she come out with this 😂”
While Instagram user @summerinmiami_xo added, “Fire the stylist!!!! Her face is giving she’s even mad!!”
Instagram user @king.onyx1 wrote, “We been sexy all weekend then this”
To note, Yung Miami donned a wardrobe change during the night.
The Rapper Recently Made Headlines By Way Of LisaRaye McCoy
As The Shade Room previously reported, Miami recently made headlines by way of LisaRaye McCoy. Earlier this month, McCoy took to her Instagram to share a clip alongside the caption, “Challenge accepted. My turn.”
In the clip, she hit a few dance moves to Miami’s latest single, ‘Spend Dat.’
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Lizzo slams 'Khia Asylum' meme for 'flopping' pop stars: 'Weapon that targets only women'
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“Even that is backhanded in itself, to name it after” an “extremely talented incredible pillar in the Black community,” Lizzo said of the term.
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Iconic Japanese singer, Hayao Miyazaki voice actor, and “Pokémon” star Akihiro Miwa dies at 91
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Miwa voiced characters in “Princess Mononoke” and “Howl’s Moving Castle” during a prolific career that also included voice work in 2009’s “Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life.”
UPDATE 6/29/26 at 3 a.m. ET — During his Sunday, June 28, show in Toronto, Noah Kahan made fans pledge not to poop their pants and dispose of the waste on the floor at his concert.
“This is awkward and it’s fresh in more ways than one,” he said on stage at Rogers Stadium, per footage posted via X. “When you enter this building, you enter a social contract … rule No. 2 besides don’t literally f***ing kill each other is don’t s*** on the floor.”
Kahan then had fans repeat a pledge to that effect. “I solemnly swear I will not s*** my pants, and if I do, I won’t take it from my pants and put it on the floor,” he had fans agree.
Original story below:
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has an unusual request for fans planning to attend his Great Divide Tour concerts.
“If you have to poop at a show please, dear God, just go to the bathroom,” Kahan, 29, wrote via X on Saturday, June 27. “Lmao I’ve pooped my pants as much as the next 29-year-old but you guys gotta understand there’s a venue worker out there with a 1000-yard stare after dealing with that.”
Kahan kicked off his Great Divide Tour in Orlando earlier this month, performing at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on Friday, June 26.
Like their song says, the Jonas Brothers are only human — and sometimes that means they have accidents on stage. Joe Jonas recalled a particularly embarrassing incident from four years prior during a Thursday, July 13, interview on KIIS FM’s Will & Woody radio show in Australia. The pop star, now 33, was on stage […]
“Holy s*** Philly,” Kahan wrote via Instagram Stories after the show, sharing a backstage selfie.
Without elaborating what happened during the show, Kahan suffered a wardrobe mishap of sorts.
“If that’s what tour is going to be like, I’m going to need to buy significantly more boxers,” he tweeted on Friday.
Kahan later clarified that he had, in fact, previously “s*** myself” during a concert.
“I s*** myself onstage in Charlottesville but that’s because I am dedicated to my craft,” he tweeted later on Saturday, in case anyone was wondering why he was issuing such a personal warning.
Aside from potentially soiling himself, Kahan had been excited to hit the road and perform his greatest hits for some of his biggest fans.
“Every city we play in, I’ve probably played five or six of the venues in that city. I’ve been touring for 10 [or] 11 years now,” he told Rolling Stone last month. “I just wouldn’t be in these venues without those 100, 2,000 [or] 5,000 people that came to those earlier shows.”
At the time, Kahan teased that he was equally “excited for all” of the tour stops.
“We’re still in rehearsals, I just want the show to be as good as it can get before I’m, like, too excited, but I know that the Fenway shows are gonna be insane,” he quipped of performing at the Boston Red Sox’s stadium. “Four shows at Fenway is just nuts, [then] Wrigley Field, Rose Bowl, like, these venues that I’ve just seen on TV growing up, I’m so, so excited for.”
The Boston shows, specifically, hold a special place in Kahan’s heart.
Just like Us, Noah Kahan doesn’t quite understand how Taylor Swift can do it all. “Yo, Taylor Swift must be in such good shape,” Kahan, 29, quipped during his Friday, June 26, concert in Philadelphia, per social media footage. “Holy f***, this is not easy. It’s not even a particularly hot day, I’m just not […]
“Boston, though, is always like, is home for me,” he explained to the outlet. “[I will get] to see my family and all my aunts and uncles and friends and this community of people that have always shown up for me.”
He continued, “I used to buy my own tickets to sell the shows out, like, so many more people now are coming to these shows. I’m never forgetting those moments where we couldn’t sell a show out or we would look out and be at a half-empty room … so every single show I’m excited for ’cause there’s sold out and there’s gonna be thousands of people that have supported me for a long time watching.”
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John Oliver’s dreams of being a soap opera star are coming true!
The British comedian, 49, announced on the Sunday, June 28, episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight that he has booked gigs on both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives.
In March, Oliver appealed for a cameo on ABC’s long-running daytime soap General Hospital after discovering that ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has played the recurring role of Brick for the past decade.
“When John Oliver publicly threw down the gauntlet and said he wanted to appear on a soap, we didn’t hesitate for a second. He was everything you’d hope he’d be: prepared, professional, funny and genuinely kind to everyone on set,” General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement to Variety. “He plays an integral character in the story, and I can’t wait for fans to see who he crosses paths within Port Charles.”
General Hospital has had numerous different cast members during its 60-year run, including some familiar faces. John Stamos got his start on the soap opera with his role as Blackie Parish from 1982 to 1984. Even though he starred on the show for only two years, Stamos has discussed the tremendous impact General Hospital had […]
“General Hospital was everything I hoped it would be. It’s a true honor to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show,” Oliver quipped in a statement.
Oliver said on his show Sunday that he was “filled with scorching-hot jealousy” over Smith’s role on General Hospital.
“To be clear: Soap opera acting is not my Plan B,” the comedian said. “I simply offered my hypothetical acting abilities to any soap that would meet my terms, which were: I wanted to play a character with a ridiculous name, I wanted a juicy story line like murder or slapping and I wanted a dramatic close-up of my face.”
It seems both General Hospital and Days of Our Lives, the stalwart NBC/Peacock soap, answered Oliver’s call.
After 60 years on the air, Days of Our Lives has seen its fair share of memorable stars in Salem. Married…With Children actress Christina Applegate appeared on the soap opera as a 3-month-old baby named Burt Grizell in 1972. Long before marrying Ashton Kutcher and starting a family of her own, Mila Kunis played a […]
“I am happy to say that I’ve already taped a week of episodes on Days of Our Lives, which is clearly a huge honor,” he said. “It’s been home to some of the most renowned soap opera actors like Deidre Hall, Susan Seaforth Hayes and John Aniston. It’s also featured guest appearances from legends like Dick Van Dyke, Betty White and now me.”
Oliver will appear in three episodes of General Hospital airing July 2, 3 and 6. His Days of Our Lives episodes air on August 11, 12 and 14.
General Hospital first began airing in 1963 and follows the lives of the residents of the fictional city of Port Charles, New York.
Days of Our Lives, meanwhile, is set in the fictional city of Salem, Illinois, and premiered on NBC in 1965. In 2022, it moved to streaming service Peacock.
Alannah Keyser is speaking out after her unexpected exit from ‘Love Island USA.’ The Casa Amor bombshell addressed the controversy that led to her removal from the villa after a resurfaced video showed her using a racial slur while singing along to a song.
Related: It’s A Wrap! Alannah Keyser Exits ‘Love Island USA’ After Resurfaced Video Allegedly Showed Her Using Racial Slur
Alannah Keyser Apologizes Following Her Exit From ‘Love Island USA’
On Saturday, June 28, Alannah Keyser shared a TikTok video addressing the controversy for the first time. The 21-year-old Casa Amor bombshell apologized after a resurfaced video showed her saying the n-word while singing along to Roddy Ricch’s hit song, “The Box.”
“I’m sorry to whoever has seen that video and has been offended by it. That was never my intention. The video is from six years ago, and that word is just not in my vocabulary anymore,” she said.
Keyser went on to say she does not support racism or discrimination of any kind, adding that the controversy has been a learning lesson for her. She said discovering the resurfaced content while she was still in the villa “really broke my heart” and expressed disappointment that she didn’t have the opportunity to fully show viewers who she is.
“When I first found out that these things were going around online, it really broke my heart,” she said. “But this has definitely been a learning lesson for me, and it sucks that I didn’t get a chance to really show my personality and who I am.”
Before concluding her statement, Keyser also addressed what she described as “falsified” screenshots circulating online. She said the alleged messages do not reflect her character and denied discriminating against anyone on the basis of skin color.
Alannah Keyser Responds To Fan Speculation About Casa Amor Challenge
In the caption of her apology video, Keyser also addressed another topic that has fueled online discussion since her exit. Some viewers claimed she intentionally avoided kissing Casa Amor cast members KC, Sincere, and Corbin, all of whom are Black, during one of the show’s kissing challenges.
Responding to that speculation, Keyser suggested that viewers did not see the full picture. This, because of the way the series was edited.
“Remember that reality TV is HEAVILY edited & my chats/kisses with the other boys were unfortunately not aired,” she wrote.
Her comments quickly sparked another round of debate across social media, with many viewers continuing to question her actions on the show while others weighed in on her apology.
Social Media Reacts
The Shade Room Teens’ Instagram comment section quickly filled with reactions following Keyser’s statement.
Instagram user @biancaisking wrote, “Don’t apologize now”
Another Instagram user @_giigii wrote, “How about we all stop using the word so they don’t feel comfortable enough to do it 🤔”
While Instagram user @diamo0nddd_ wrote, “Bye, this is the worst fake apology I’ve ever seen”
Instagram user @__its_kel.3 wrote, “when you skipped Corbin, KC, and Sincere I knew something was up”
Another Instagram user @amari.makayla wrote, “why was it ever in your vocabulary ??”
While Instagram user @oy.quanintern wrote, Ur 2 mins of fame is over sweetheart I promise we don’t care 😂”
Instagram user @babuclipss wrote, “Her caption kinda shows her apology wasn’t genuine… why is her concern that the kisses & chats aren’t aired while addressing a slur.”
Another Instagram user @waveyy.tee wrote, “bye we saw you did not want them touching you”
While Instagram user @therealjust_us wrote, “As a black oerson, I don’t think that’s enough to get kicked off the show I’m sorry. Maybe I’m just a little too easy going though.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Brad Pitt seems to be having a change of heart when it comes to raising a family with his girlfriend, Ines de Ramon.
According to a new report, the movie star is open to having kids with the jewelry designer and is also considering marrying her, despite being left scarred by his divorce from his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie.
The update comes amid Brad Pitt’s ongoing estrangement from his six children, though sources recently shared that his son, Pax, remains in contact with the actor’s extended relatives.
According to Closer Online, Brad Pitt has not completely shut the door on marriage and having more kids, amid a blossoming romance with de Ramon.
Sources shared with the news outlet that he is quietly looking to the future with his partner, and is even considering tying the knot with her.
Reports had previously claimed that the actor had no intention to get hitched again due to his tumultuous split from his ex-wife, Angelina Jolie, their drawn-out divorce battle, and ongoing legal feud over their French winery, Château Miraval.
But Brad seems to be having a change of heart, with a source noting, “The legal system has been hell for Brad; he’s still paying the price for his divorce, so naturally that left a bad taste in his mouth. But he says he still believes in marriage and wants to marry Ines because it will make her happy.”
The Actor Is Open To Having A Baby With Ines de Ramon
Beyond marriage, Brad was also said to be over having more kids, especially considering his ongoing estrangement from the six children he shares with Angelina: Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox and Vivienne.
However, after living together with de Ramon for years now, sources claim that the actor is now open to having a baby.
“The one thing they don’t want to wait on, though, is having a child,” the insider noted. “They would love that to happen as soon as possible. Starting a family with Ines is the priority for Brad over a wedding, and she is happy with that. She is very much in love and says Brad will be a wonderful dad.”
The source added, “They’ve been together nearly four years now so it’s not as though things are moving especially fast. Everyone in his life agrees that it’s time to start getting serious about a baby if it’s going to happen.”
Although Pax Jolie-Pitt reportedly maintains little contact with his father, he remains connected to members of the actor’s extended family.
According to a source who spoke with Page Six, the 22-year-old recently attended a family gathering celebrating the engagement of his cousin, Sydney Pitt, to Archimede Jerome. The event reportedly included several of Brad’s relatives, including his sister, Julie Pitt Neal, niece Reagan Pitt, and other family members.
Sydney announced her engagement earlier this year on social media, sharing the news with followers alongside photos from the proposal. While sources claim Pax continues to maintain a relationship with relatives on his father’s side, they say “he doesn’t have much of a relationship with Brad” himself.
The report comes amid a broader shift within the Jolie-Pitt family, as several of Brad and Angelina’s children have moved away from using the “Pitt” surname.
Jolie-Pitt Children Continue Moving Away From Surname As Family Reflects On Life After Divorce
In 2024, Shiloh Jolie successfully petitioned to legally remove “Pitt” from her surname after turning 18. More recently, reports have also indicated that her younger brother, Knox Jolie, used the surname “Jolie” on his high school diploma following his graduation from Fusion Academy in Los Angeles.
Maddox and Zahara also recently took legal steps to drop “Pitt” from their name, while Vivienne notably used only her mother’s surname in the playbill for the musical adaptation, “The Outsiders.”
Pax, for his part, has somewhat distanced himself from his dad’s name by going by “Pax Jolie” professionally and has made multiple public appearances supporting his mother.
Most recently, he joined the “Maleficent” star, 51, and his sister Shiloh at the Supper+Feed Pickleball Invitational and Game Night in Los Angeles, where the family participated in charity activities and spent time together on the court.
Brad and Angelina finalized their lengthy divorce proceedings in December 2024, ending a legal battle that lasted more than eight years after Angelina first filed for divorce in September 2016.
While the family has largely kept details of their private lives out of the spotlight, Angelina recently opened up about the important role her children have played in helping her move forward.
Angelina Jolie Reveals She Nearly Quit Acting After Split From Brad Pitt
During a chat with Variety while promoting her movie, “Couture,” Angelina revealed that there was a period when she considered stepping away from acting altogether following her split from Brad.
However, she ultimately chose to continue working in front of the camera because it allowed her to remain close to her children while providing financial stability for the family.
Speaking candidly about that chapter of her life, the “Salt” actress explained that her original plan had been to focus primarily on directing and humanitarian work.
Instead, practical considerations led her back to acting, prompting her to seek projects that required only short periods away from home or allowed her children to travel with her.
“I was focusing on directing, and I thought I’d be doing my international work,” she recalled. “But then suddenly the only way to be home more and for short periods of time being away or to make a good amount of money was to go back to acting. I was only taking things that were short or close by, or I could take [my children].”
Right now, the former couple is locked in a heated legal battle over the sale of Angelina’s share in their French winery, Château Miraval, with Pitt recently scoring a major legal win against the actress.
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