Sandra Bullock just solved one of fashion’s biggest seasonal dilemmas: what do you wear when it’s too cool for a T-shirt but far too warm for a chunky sweater? That awkward stretch between summer and fall calls for layers that feel light, look polished and work from morning coffee runs to chilly evening dinners. Luckily, Bullock’s latest sweater look delivered the perfect answer.

Recently spotted in New York City, the actress leaned into her signature understated style wearing a slouchy taupe V-neck knit with loose black pants, a black tote, fishnet flats and oval sunglasses. The relaxed sweater gave the entire outfit that effortless rich-mom feel, proving you don’t need loud trends to look incredibly chic. It’s the kind of piece you’ll reach for again and again once temperatures start bouncing between seasons.

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While we couldn’t track down Bullock’s exact sweater, we did find a nearly identical Amazon version that’s currently 39% off, bringing the price down to just $20. Available in the same soft taupe she wore, plus chocolate brown, navy and several other versatile neutrals, it comes in sizes XS through XXL and captures the same relaxed, polished vibe.

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The Anrabess sweater nails everything that makes Bullock’s look work so well. The lightweight knit offers just enough warmth for unpredictable weather, while the relaxed fit creates that easy, slouchy silhouette without looking oversized. Finished with subtle ribbed cuffs and a ribbed hem, it looks equally chic tucked into trousers, half-tucked into jeans or layered over a tank on cooler mornings.

Shoppers are more than impressed. With more than 1,300 five-star ratings, reviewers repeatedly praise its premium feel, with one buyer saying it “feels like an expensive sweater” thanks to its “well-made” design and “quality stitching throughout.” Another shopper called it “an essential piece” in their “capsule wardrobe,” adding that it “pairs well with white jeans [and] pants.”

If you’re looking to master that tricky summer-to-fall transition without overthinking your outfits, this is exactly the kind of staple worth adding to your closet. It’s timeless, endlessly versatile and looks far more expensive than its $20 price tag. Just throw it on, and you’ll instantly channel Bullock’s effortlessly polished rich-mom style.

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Ariana Grande‘s brother, Frankie Grande, posted an emotional tribute to his sister amid the ongoing public scrutiny. Frankie has always been his sister’s biggest supporter, cheering her on from inside the “Big Brother” house in 2016 and in the years that followed, all over social media.

To celebrate the end of Ariana’s North American leg of her “Eternal Sunshine Tour,” Frankie posted an emotional tribute, praising his younger sister.

“Family forever. I will have your back until the end of,” Frankie, 43, said about the “Petal” singer. “I am so proud of you and so happy for you.”

Frankie’s post featured videos and pictures of his sister on stage, singing hits from her seventh album of the same name. “Last night was a beautiful celebration of your artistry and the magnificent eternal sunshine family you have built and created,” he wrote.

Frankie finished by praising his sister, calling her “magical” before reflecting on what she means to him. “It was a magical night. You are magical. You are my everything and I am so so happy I was there to see you shine on this tour one last time,” he said.

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Frankie Talked About His Sister On His Season Of ‘Big Brother’

It’s no secret how Frankie feels about his younger sister. During “Big Brother 16,” the former Broadway star opened up about his love for Grande, calling her a “mega pop star.”

When he first entered the game, Frankie was against people knowing who he was because he believed it would’ve put a target on his back. “They will assume that if there is an America’s vote or America’s player that I will win it because I have a viral following. So if I am recognized as soon as I get into the house, I have to win and I have to do damage control,” he said, according to PEOPLE.

However, he was able to keep his identity a secret until the middle of the season, when he revealed it all to the remaining houseguests.

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Ariana Grande Is Stepping Away From The Public Eye After Tour Concludes

Frankie’s heartwarming post comes days after a representative for Ariana said that the “Victorious” alum would step away from the public eye once she wraps the European leg of the “Eternal Sunshine Tour.”

“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the spokesperson said, per The Blast. “This tour has been a beautiful experience for her. She loves her fans and has loved every minute of this tour so much.”

Ariana Grande Talks Candidly About Feeling Pressure From The Public As They Discuss Her Body

While it’s unclear exactly why the singer is stepping away from the public eye beginning in September 2026, it’s rumored that the ongoing conversation surrounding her body has fueled the decision. Grande, unfortunately, has been the subject of scrutiny since she began promoting “Wicked” alongside Cynthia Erivo several years ago.

In 2023, Grande shared candidly on TikTok that the statements about her body had gone on for far too long and reminded her followers that while she’s a public figure, she also has feelings. “I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what,” she said. “There are ways to compliment someone or to ignore something that you see that you don’t like that I think we should help each other work towards.”

Ariana Addresses The Crowd At Her Chicago Show, Tells Fans She’s OK

During her stop in Chicago, Grande addressed her fans with a 4-minute speech and handwritten note, revealing that the statement about her taking a break had been “blown out of proportion.”

“The announcement that was made yesterday was not a reactive or impulsive thing. It is something that I had decided to plan, and have quietly made, a long time ago,” Grande told her fans directly, assuring them that things were OK. “No matter what noises exist out there, nothing will be able to distort my reality or be more real to me or not as real to me as this love that we share.”

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Jeremiah Duggar’s sister-in-law Alaythia Wissmann appeared to confirm the sex of his fourth baby with wife Hannah Duggar.

“Aww I love y’all!!! He’s the cutest! 🤍,” Alaythia, 26, wrote via Instagram comment on Friday, August 7, after Jeremiah, 27, and Hannah, 31, shared photos of the couple next to their three daughters and their infant swaddled in a knit blue onesie. Alaythia’s use of the pronoun “he” seemingly confirmed that her sister recently welcomed a son.

The Counting On alum and Hannah, who have been married since 2022, shared the new family photos earlier on Friday.

“The sweetest moments we’ve ever known,” Jeremiah and Hannah, who never publicly announced that they were expecting a baby, captioned the joint upload. “Life feels busier than ever, yet we find ourselves trying to slow down to just soak in these days with our littles. And we wouldn’t have it any other way!”

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Jeremiah and Hannah are also parents of three daughters: Brynley, 3, Brielle, 2, and Emery, 15 months.

While the couple did not share further details about their new addition’s name, sex or birth date, several members of their extended family offered their well-wishes. Jeremiah’s sister Jana Duggar, as well as his sister-in-laws Abbie Duggar and Maddie Grace Duggar all “liked” the announcement. Kori Wissman, the wife of Hannah’s brother Andrew Wissman, also celebrated the happy news in the comments section.

“I love these! Love you and your beautiful little family so much! 🤍,” Kori, 36, replied.

Just months before Jeremiah and Hannah welcomed their son, the duo celebrated daughter Emery’s first birthday.

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“I tried not to blink, but somehow a year has gone by and our little baby is 1!” Hannah wrote via Instagram in May. “The way you crinkle your nose and give the cutest grin is like the brightest sunshine and keeps all of us smiling right back at you. You are such a little mover and we absolutely adore having you as part of our family. Happy first birthday to our sparkly little Emery!!”

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Jeremiah and Hannah began courting in October 2021, following his family’s tradition. Us exclusively confirmed in March 2022 that the pair said “I do” after a three-month engagement.

“Today was a perfect day, as we stood before our family and friends and committed our lives to each other,” they told Us at the time of their Nebraska nuptials. “It was such a beautiful culmination of so many prayers, dreams & desires! As we’ve seen God’s gracious hand in bringing our lives together, we are excited to see how He will continue to direct our paths.”

Shania Twain’s deeply personal new album has delivered the lowest chart debut of her celebrated career. The country music icon released her seventh studio album, “Little Miss Twain,” late last month, but the project entered the Billboard 200 at No. 131 after selling just 12,000 copies. The result represents a dramatic decline from 2023’s “Queen of Me,” which debuted at No. 10. However, Shania Twain has acknowledged that her latest record was not created with the same commercial focus as her previous releases.

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“Little Miss Twain” marks an unusually modest chart performance for an artist who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Twain previously topped the Billboard 200 with both 2002’s “Up!” and 2017’s “Now,” while “Queen of Me” gave her another top-10 album three years ago. Her latest project’s No. 131 debut now makes it the lowest-charting studio album of her career.

The disappointing opening does not erase Twain’s standing as one of the best-selling recording artists in history. It does, however, show the commercial risk she took by moving away from the accessible songwriting that helped define her biggest hits.

During interviews promoting the record, Twain explained that its material was far more intimate than what listeners had typically heard from her. The album explores her childhood and contains “a lot of things that I wouldn’t normally write about as a commercial songwriter,” she told Billboard Canada.

Shania Twain Admits She Felt Anxious About The Album

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Twain acknowledged that releasing such personal music left her feeling nervous about how listeners might respond. “I’m full of anxiety and excitement at the response, but even if you find one lyric that speaks to you or makes you feel something, I’ll be happy,” she wrote on Instagram.

For the singer, creating the album required revisiting painful experiences while reflecting on her younger self and her late mother. “The emotional journey on this album was a true rollercoaster, and there were moments where I felt like I was sitting with my younger self while my mother looked over me. It was very painful at times, but telling some of these stories out loud was also incredibly healing, and then there was the fun and laughter,” Twain continued.

Although its chart debut fell far below her previous releases, Twain’s remarks suggest that she measured the album’s value through emotional connection rather than sales alone.

She also thanked fans who have remained with her as her music and identity evolved. “Thank you for going into the next chapter with me, it’s not easy to evolve as an artist and keep your people with you, but you’ve been loyal and supportive through it all,” she wrote.

The Country Icon Has Struggled With Her Changing Appearance

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The album’s release follows a period in which Twain has spoken candidly about aging, menopause and her changing relationship with her body. “I go from being this young, stunning figure, beautiful skin, everything’s in the right place to a time in my life where I couldn’t look in the mirror because all I could see were imperfections and not wanting to be that curvy thing,” she told PEOPLE in July.

Twain explained that she eventually realized protecting her well-being was more important than attempting to control every change in her appearance. “It is well-being first, always, to becoming an older woman and now looking in the mirror, no problem. I’m like, I just have to get over this because every day that goes by, I’m getting older; the dips and bulges and the sags are just getting more and more prominent,” she said.

Rather than attempting to recreate how she looked at the height of her early fame, the performer has challenged herself to accept the person she is now. “I’m not trying to be 30. I’m not trying to be 25, and I won’t be ever again. That’s my own fault for not looking in the mirror when I was younger, and shame on me,” Twain explained.

“I encourage everybody: enjoy yourself the way you are right now and love it,” she added. “Vanity is not worth torture. I’m just learning every phase that I go through, and I adapt.”

Shania Twain Faces Criticism Over Her Revealing Stage Outfits

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Twain’s remarks arrived amid criticism of the outfits she wore while opening for Harry Styles in London. The comments added to the age- and body-shaming Twain has faced while continuing to embrace revealing fashion at 60.

However, the singer made it clear that criticism from strangers would not dictate how she presents herself. “My body is not shameable. That courage comes with time and maturity. Body shaming is nothing that’s going to affect me,” she said.

Shania Twain Is Embracing A New Chapter

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“Little Miss Twain” may not have matched the chart performances of “Queen of Me,” “Up!” or “Now,” but Twain entered the release knowing its subject matter was less commercial than her previous work.

The album gave her an opportunity to explore childhood experiences, confront painful memories and create music that she described as personally healing.

Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy remains the modern standard because it did more than give Batman a serious makeover. It built a complete argument around fear, escalation, sacrifice, and the cost of turning one damaged man into a public symbol. Batman Begins created the belief system. The Dark Knight tested it against chaos. The Dark Knight Rises asked whether Gotham could survive after its protector had exhausted himself.

Very few action trilogies sustain that kind of ambition across three films. The contenders below reach the same conversation through different strengths. One revolutionized modern spy action. Another gave blockbuster cinema an unusually complete character journey. The winner created an entire world, filled it with unforgettable people, and somehow made three enormous films feel like one continuous emotional experience. So while Nolan’s Batman films are unrivaled, so are the three trilogies below and they’re richer in lore.

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‘The Bourne Trilogy’ (2002–2007)

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The Bourne trilogy follows an elite operative who survives an assassination attempt and wakes with no memory of his identity. The Bourne Identity turns that mystery into a tense chase across Europe, while The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum force Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) deeper into the intelligence system that trained him, used him, and expected him to disappear quietly. These films changed action cinema through close physical combat, aggressive pursuit scenes, practical locations, and a hero whose greatest threat was the institution inside his own head. James Bond eventually absorbed some of that urgency. Plenty of lesser thrillers copied the camera shake and forgot the discipline underneath it.

Its strongest challenge to The Dark Knight trilogy comes from momentum. Every installment pushes the same investigation forward, and Bourne’s search for identity keeps the action emotionally specific. He is chasing names, files, and handlers because each answer determines whether anything human remains beneath his conditioning. Bourne arguably answers with tighter continuity and a lead character who never loses the central question driving him. Three films. One relentless pursuit. Barely a wasted detour.

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‘The Planet of the Apes Caesar Trilogy’ (2011–2017)

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Rise of the Planet of the Apes begins with a laboratory chimpanzee developing advanced intelligence and forming a bond with the human who raises him. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes expands that intimate story into a fragile confrontation between an emerging ape civilization and the remnants of humanity. War for the Planet of the Apes carries Caesar (Andy Serkis) into a conflict shaped by grief, revenge, leadership, and the future of his species. A franchise once famous for masks, clumsy makeovers, twists, and cultural iconography returned as one of the most emotionally disciplined blockbuster stories of the century.

Caesar gives this trilogy the one advantage even Bruce Wayne struggles to match. His development feels completely continuous. Every belief, scar, failure, and compromise from the previous films follows him into the next one. The motion-capture work led by Andy Serkis gave Caesar extraordinary presence, though the achievement reaches far beyond technical performance. His choices reshape an entire civilization. The Dark Knight trilogy has the stronger single-film cultural earthquake through The Dark Knight, and its clash between Batman and the Joker remains almost impossible to rival. Caesar’s trilogy closes the gap through consistency. All three chapters belong to the same soul. That is rare blockbuster magic.

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‘The Lord of the Rings Trilogy’ (2001–2003)

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This is the trilogy that presses hardest against Nolan’s crown because its three films feel inseparable. Peter Jackson and his collaborators produced them as one enormous undertaking, which gave the characters, landscapes, costumes, music, and dramatic momentum a unity few franchises have reproduced. The Lord of the Rings trilogy takes a quiet hobbit from the Shire and sends him across Middle-earth carrying a weapon that could destroy every free kingdom if it reaches the wrong hands. The Fellowship of the Ring builds the world and gathers the company. The Two Towers fractures that fellowship across several fronts.

The Return of the King brings those journeys toward the war for Middle-earth while Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) continue a smaller, lonelier struggle that may decide everything. The scale is gigantic, yet the emotional language stays wonderfully simple. Friendship. Courage. Temptation. Duty. Hope when hope looks ridiculous. The Dark Knight trilogy remains sharper about modern institutions, political fear, and the uneasy relationship between heroism and public myth. Middle-earth reaches somewhere older and more universal. Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) accepting responsibility, Sam refusing to abandon Frodo, Théoden (Bernard Hill) riding toward impossible odds, and ordinary people standing against ancient evil all belong to the same emotional argument. Batman may own the greatest individual film in this debate. The Lord of the Rings owns the most complete group journey.

There are movies that you’re sure are going to become blockbuster hits and end up just becoming critical darlings. It’s a strange situation when you get a brilliant sci-fi film that’s also the sequel to one of the finest films ever made, and not only does it deliver on its promise, but some might say it even improves on the original. And then, for some reason, it just doesn’t land.

That was the case with Blade Runner 2049. When Denis Villeneuve’s sequel arrived in 2017, it earned near-universal critical acclaim but struggled commercially despite breathtaking visuals, extraordinary performances, and one of the most immersive worlds ever put on screen. Thankfully, though, streaming has finally begun correcting that injustice.

Set three decades after Ridley Scott’s original masterpiece, this time around we follow the LAPD officer K (Ryan Gosling), a replicant (and an actual one, despite all those conspiracy theories the first time around) whose latest investigation stumbles across something that could prove catastrophic to the powers-that-be if it were to become public knowledge. That search eventually leads him to one Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who’s been in hiding for decades by this point.

The stacked cast also includes Ana de Armas (Ballerina) as Joi, Sylvia Hoeks (See) as Luv, Robin Wright (Here) as Lieutenant Joshi, Jared Leto (Tron: Ares) as Niander Wallace, and Dave Bautista (The Killer’s Game) as Sapper Morton.

Was ‘Blade Runner 2049’ a Success?

The film was critically acclaimed upon its release, but it was an undoubted box office disappointment. Despite grossing $276.6 million worldwide, Blade Runner 2049 fell short of expectations against a reported $150–185 million budget, which made it one of the biggest letdowns of the last decade.

Its reputation, however, has only continued to grow. The film boasts an exceptional 88% critics’ score and 81% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, while winning Academy Awards for Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects and today, it’s regularly cited among the greatest science-fiction films ever made and one of Villeneuve’s defining achievements. Villeneuve would go on to direct Dune and Dune: Part Two, with Dune: Part Three due for release this year. He will also direct the next James Bond film, so it’s fair to say that the disappointment of Blade Runner 2049 hasn’t hurt the genius.

Blade Runner 2049 is streaming on Paramount+.

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Former PGA Tour golfer Matt McQuillan has died. He was 45.

“It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of Matthew Justin McQuillan (Matty to most).

He passed away at KGH Wednesday August 5, 2026, surrounded by family,” an obituary shared in The Kingston Whig Standard reads. “Matty was a respected golfer, devoted son, hilarious brother and friend.”

A cause of death has not been publicly revealed at the time of publication.

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McQuillan is survived by his family, including father Mark, who kickstarted the professional athlete’s love of golf.

“His father, Mark, started teaching him how to swing the club at the young age of ten and his passion and talent grew immensely,” the obituary continued. “Starting as a junior on the Canadian Tour and making it to the PGA in 2011, Matt developed lifelong friendships while mentoring anyone who loved the game of golf.”

The statement concluded, “He will be deeply missed by many and his spirit, love and compassion will be remembered every day. Rest easy, Matty. We love you.”

The Kingston Whig-Standard, a newspaper in McQuillan’s hometown of Ontario, Canada, published a longer obituary in honor of the former golf star via its website.

“Whether on the course or in everyday life, he had a remarkable ability to bring people together, offering encouragement, laughter and genuine friendship to everyone he met,” McQuillan’s family wrote. “His welcoming personality and unwavering kindness made him a beloved figure within Kingston’s golfing community and beyond. Friends who shared rounds with him remember his enthusiasm, positive attitude and appreciation for every moment spent on the course.”

His relatives added, “[Matt] celebrated the successes of others as readily as his own and was always willing to encourage fellow golfers, regardless of their skill level.”

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McQuillan, who turned pro in 2003, earned his PGA Tour card through the 2010 PGA Tour Q-School, competing in the tournaments throughout the 2011 season. The golfer memorably finished in third place at the 2011 John Deere Classic.

“It’s still a little hard to believe that I’m part of the PGA Tour,” he wrote in a ScoreGolf essay after his 2011 PGA Tour debut. “The three months since I earned my card at qualifying school have been overwhelming at times, but this is a great job and I’m lucky to be here. Even though the golf hasn’t gone as well as I’ve wanted, my focus is on staying patient and remaining confident.”

In the years after stepping away from professional golf, McQuillan served as a golf instructor in his hometown.

Like any iconic science fiction franchise, Doctor Who has developed certain traits that make it stand out from the pack. The Doctor often travels through time and space in the TARDIS, encountering alien forces along the way. More often than not, a series of companions will join the Doctor and find their lives irrevocably changed. Every so often, the Doctor will regenerate into a new form, giving a new actor the chance to put their mark on the iconic character. But the best part of Doctor Who was established with five words in the iconic episode, “Genesis of the Daleks.”

In “Genesis of the Daleks,” the Fourth Doctor (Tom Baker) is charged by the Time Lords to travel to the home planet of his most nefarious foes, the Daleks, and wipe them out of existence. This leads to a tense moment between the Fourth Doctor and his companion, Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen), after he rigs the Daleks’ incubation room with explosives; hesitating before he can touch together a set of wires and set off the explosions, the Doctor asks Sarah Jane, “Do I have the right?” In a single sentence, Doctor Who added a new layer of meaning to its story and its protagonist.

‘Genesis of the Daleks’ Established The Doctor’s Morality

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“Genesis of the Daleks” stands out as one of the most morally complex episodes of Doctor Who, especially when it comes to the Daleks. While previous episodes of Doctor Who established them as some of the most evil beings in the universe, “Genesis of the Daleks” shows that their creator, Davros, designed them to be weapons of war. There’s also the revelation that their home planet Skaro was ravaged by civil war, leading to the acceleration of the Daleks’ creation. Even the Doctor doesn’t escape unscathed; after seeing the horror Davros is capable of, he decides to set off the explosives… but is beaten to the punch as one Dalek accidentally triggers them and buries his future enemy in a cave. “Genesis of the Daleks” is the kind of sci-fi story that lingers with you long after its credits roll, and that’s an approach that was needed for such a heavy topic.

With the “Do I have the right?” speech, “Genesis of the Daleks” also underlined that the Doctor seeks a peaceful resolution to his conflicts. Throughout his discussion with Sarah Jane, the Doctor argues that if he triggers the explosives and kills the Daleks, he’d be participating in the same kind of evil that they’ll eventually embrace. It also draws a hard line between the Doctor and the rest of the Time Lords, showcasing that he chooses to embrace pacifism while they’re willing to solve the problems facing the universe by any means necessary. Whether it’s his sonic screwdriver, psychic paper, or quick thinking, the Doctor will find a way to save everyone he can.

The ‘Doctor Who’ Revival Reshaped The Doctor’s Rivalry with the Daleks

The fallout of “Genesis of the Daleks” continued to affect Doctor Who, especially in the second series that started airing in 2005. During the episode “Dalek,” it’s revealed that Christopher Eccleston‘s Ninth Doctor is the last survivor of the “Time War,” which saw the entirety of the Daleks and the Time Lords wiped out. Therefore, the Doctor is horrified to discover that a lone Dalek survivedand wants it destroyed; only after Rose Tyler (Billie Piper) touches the Dalek does it show a measure of mercy and winds up killing itself. Writer Rob Shearman said that he and showrunner Russell T. Davies wanted to deliver an emotional hour of television:

“Russell wanted to make it an emotional episode, something that doesn’t rely on people running down corridors…I decided to take all those things people find funny about the Daleks and turn them into something people would find memorable. This is also the first time we’ll see inside the Dalek.”

The two-parter “The Magician’s Apprentice” and “The Witch’s Familiar” takes things one step further with Peter Capaldi‘s Twelfth Doctor encountering a younger version of Davros, and subsequently abandoning him; the guilt starts to eat at the Doctor once he learns Davros is dying. In both of these cases, Doctor Who showcases how the Doctor has changed over the years, but his questioning of whether he has the right to wipe out an entire race has shaped his actions.

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Graeme Harper, Euros Lyn, Douglas Mackinnon, Jamie Magnus Stone, Charles Palmer, Rachel Talalay, Joe Ahearne, James Strong, Jamie Childs, Saul Metzstein, Toby Haynes, Wayne Che Yip, Nick Hurran, Richard Clark, James Hawes, Daniel Nettheim, Colin Teague, Keith Boak, Azhur Saleem, Adam Smith, Andrew Gunn, Nida Manzoor, Lawrence Gough, Paul Murphy

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Taylor Frankie Paul is speaking out after a judge ruled that the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star had successfully completed the terms of her three-year probation.

“Three years probation complete. All my [probation officers] said it was one of the longest probations they had seen for [a] first-time offense,” Paul, 32, wrote via Instagram on Friday, August 7. “Back then, I wasn’t even aware of what [domestic violence] was. Unfortunately, many will experience it as many already have.”

Us confirmed earlier on Friday that Paul was no longer on probation with a judge amending her aggravated assault felony charge to a Class A misdemeanor. She had been arrested in 2023 following an alleged altercation with then-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. At the time, Paul pleaded guilty to assault as part of a plea deal to dismiss other charges pertaining to child abuse.

“DV is a sneaky cycle to get stuck in because by the time you realize what actually is happening you’re already stuck in it,” Paul stated on Friday. “I don’t care if you see me as the villain or victim. This all surfacing the way it viciously and vindictively did, has been hell on earth and if I didn’t have the support I have I don’t think I would have made it through.”

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Footage from Paul’s arrest was leaked in March, where the influencer was seen throwing chairs at Mortensen, 33, in front of her daughter, Indy. (Taylor shares Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 6, with ex-husband Tate Paul, as well as son Ever, 2, with Mortensen.)

In light of the video’s release, Taylor temporarily lost custody of Ever. She has since been awarded visitation rights from a judge, who also issued mutual protective orders to Taylor and Mortensen. (The now-exes must stay 100 feet away from each other at all times.)

“This has been a very toxic relationship. It’s beyond the pale in a lot of ways, the toxicity,” the judge said during an April hearing. “What I’ve seen from the evidence even post [the] last hearing, there seems to be a continuing attraction that they have for each other. … You guys have to figure out a lot here. You have to figure out how to function as coparents.”

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According to the judge, he was initially hesitant to rule on custodial arrangements for Ever.

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“I’m hoping that you’re not people who just thrive on the drama and the conflict. You’ve got to put your child first and shield the child from this conflict,” the judge stated at the time. “I’m going to leave the current order in place. I need to think a little bit more about this lifting of supervision. I have mixed feelings about it.”

Taylor and Mortensen have each vehemently denied the accusations against themselves.

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Roomies, J. Cole had a sweet surprise in store for newlyweds Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell! The couple stepped out for what was already a memorable night, but they clearly weren’t expecting one of music’s biggest names to put their love on blast in front of a packed crowd. And when J. Cole turned his attention toward the newlyweds, Coco’s reaction said it all!

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J. Cole Celebrates Coco & Donovan’s Newlywed Era

During J. Cole’s The Fall-Off World Tour stop at TD Garden in Boston on Friday, August 7, the rapper paused his performance to congratulate Coco and Donovan on recently tying the knot. Coco, 28, appeared stunned before bursting into excitement, while Donovan stayed close behind her and wrapped his arms around his wife during the sweet shoutout.

“Hey, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, congratulations to y’all. God bless y’all and y’all family,” he said. “Ladies and gentlemen, that’s the type of sh*t that this song is about.”

J. Cole said before encouraging the crowd to show love to the newlyweds. Donovan also planted a kiss on Coco’s cheek as she celebrated the unexpected moment, making for a wholesome newlywed memory.

Fans Are Clearly In Their Feelings Today

Fans quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to show Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell plenty of love following their big day. Some joked that Ciara’s prayer definitely worked, while others said the couple stays showing “all teeth” with their nonstop smiles. And of course, a few commenters couldn’t help but joke that they were jealous of Donovan because he gets to call Coco his wife.

One Instagram user @jamrock_shorty said, “I feel their love through the screen 🥰🥰”

This Instagram user @tyriccuffie added, “Never been jealous of a man in my life but congratulations to them 🙄”

And, Instagram user @i_love_liyah_ commented, “Showing all 72 teefs together!!”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @jdy_the.cprn wrote, “CoCo is living the dream! Go girl!”

While Instagram user @christinemadejewelry claimed, “Ciara prayer worked”

Lastly, Instagram user @perfectjossshhhh said, “I hope he performed life sentence after that 💚”

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