Arguably, no one does true crime better than Netflix. The sheer number of offerings Netflix has in the genre is staggering, making it the de facto platform. It’s a reputation that Netflix is only too happy to oblige, with true crime consistently finding its way into the top-watched programs and accounting for a significant portion of what its subscription base chooses to watch. That said, despite a respectable consistency in quality, Netflix’s true-crime fare often falls into the same trap that has dominated the genre for years, where victims are merely checkpoints in the story of the glorified perpetrator. But Netflix does have its fair share of projects that are more victim-centric, and its latest, The Predator of Seville, is one such entry, and it is surging the charts, currently sitting as the third most-watched Netflix show of the week.

The Hunter Becomes the Hunted in ‘The Predator of Seville’

For a series called The Predator of Seville, it spends precious little time on its titular subject, one Manuel Blanco Vela. Blanco Vela was a tour guide in Morocco who used his position to scout out young women, in Spain on study abroad trips, he could drug and assault. One of those women, Gabrielle Vega, was assaulted when she was 18, with Blanco Vela choosing the night before her return to the United States to commit the act. The timing was deviously purposeful, not allowing time for local authorities to be approached before the flight home, and wagering that the challenge of pursuing justice for a crime suffered abroad would be enough to deter his victims from even trying.

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Initially, Vega wasn’t interested in trying either and simply wanted to warn potential victims to avoid Discover Excursions, despite the incident sending her into years of depression. But it would turn out that Blanco Vela had many other victims, as many as 50, and the stories were shockingly similar to her own. It led to Vega mounting a full-scale investigation into Blanco Vela’s crimes, bolstered by those who had reached out to her, and largely without the assistance of authorities. It all paid off, with Blanco Vela convicted and sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexual assault.

‘The Predator of Seville’ Is a Tale of Inspiration

The Predator of Seville is a rarity in the true-crime genre. It doesn’t focus on Blanco Vela, which is refreshing and rare on its own, but it also isn’t victim-centric. Rather, it is a celebration and a tale of inspiration about a group of women who rallied to break free of the victim label, finding a strength in connection they couldn’t have on their own. Interviews with other women who were assaulted by Blanco Vela, interspersed throughout the series, serve to highlight the impact of Blanco Vela’s crimes. It’s a shared experience that each recounts, about how a charming tour guide lured them in with a comforting reassurance before shattering it through his heinous actions, the words weighed down by years of trauma and grief, laid bare to the audience.

Those stories build on one another, with viewers privy to how each one emboldens Vega even further in her investigation, creating a union of survivors who collectively bear the ups and downs of the journey. And as The Predator of Seville makes abundantly clear, there were a lot of downs: bureaucracy, shoddy law enforcement, translation complications, the distance, and Blanco Vela himself, who leaned on his charismatic reputation to evade suspicion.

Yet their resilience in the face of it all is empowering, showcasing how collective action worked to prove a pattern of abuse and bring it to a satisfying end. While Gabrielle Vega may be the primary focus, don’t let that fool you: The Predator of Seville is their story. In a genre that too often focuses on the villain, one where the victim is little more than a name on the villain’s journey, as much a victim now as they were then, it’s little wonder that the series has stormed the charts. The Predator of Seville is a series celebrating a resilient group of women who found in each other their own story reflected, connected in an unprecedented way to change the narrative and reclaim what had been taken from them.

Whew, Roommates! Offset just can’t seem to catch a break. While bouncing back after getting shot near Florida’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino this week, the rapper has reportedly landed in some legal trouble with a Detroit casino over a six-figure debt.

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Detroit Casino Hits Offset With Lawsuit Following Six-Figure Debt

According to TMZ, Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel is suing Offset, claiming he opened a $100,000 credit line to keep a night of gambling going back in March 2024. The casino claims they couldn’t get in touch with the former Migos member, so they tried to pull the money from his account like they agreed when he opened the line. But when they went to collect, there allegedly wasn’t enough cash to cover the debt. Now, the casino has reportedly filed a lawsuit against him for breach of contract, fraud, and more related allegations. Despite the legal heat, a representative for Offset has reportedly told TMZ they are “working toward a resolution.” Per Complex, the casino filed the lawsuit on March 30, just a week before Offset was shot outside of Florida’s Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on April 6.

Offset’s Shooting Shakes Up Timeline As Authorities Investigate

Offset had fans shook and timelines blowing up after reports revealed that he was shot on Monday, April 6. Even though he’s in stable condition now, rumors and new details about the incident have continued to surface. Shortly after the incident, TMZ reported that Lil Tjay was taken into custody and after getting into a fight with Offset right before gunshots rang out. Tjay’s charges included “disorderly conduct” and “operating a vehicle without a valid license.” His bond was set at $500 for the conduct charge and $2,500 for the traffic violation. His booking record didn’t mention Offset’s shooting or any gun-related incidents.

On top of that, Tjay’s lawyer, Dawn M. Florio, denied that he had anything to do with the shooting and called any claims “baseless rumors.” However, Seminole police reportedly detained a second unnamed person at the Hollywood, Florida casino but they reportedly have not been charged as of yet.

Offset Calls Out Lil Tjay After Shooting Incident

Lil Tjay was later released from jail on Tuesday, April 7. A clip on NBC 6 South Florida’s official Instagram account showed him speaking with reporters while walking out. He said he wasn’t involved in any altercations. “Did I shoot Offset? That s**t is crazy… I’ll smack the s**t out of Offset. He would never play with me like that in his life.” He then called out Offset for spreading false claims that he fired shots at him. “The last thing I seen was Offset looking at me like this, ‘Yo, that n***a shot me. That n***a shot me […] N***a is a rat.” Offset seemed to peep Tjay’s comments and jumped on his Instagram Story with a message that read, “U aint buss nun.” 

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Nikki Glaser is opening up about her unconventional approach to her relationship with Chris Convy, sharing why she encourages him to “hook up” with other women. The comedian’s candid comments offer a glimpse into her views on love and commitment, sparking conversation about the boundaries and dynamics that work for different couples.

Nikki Glaser Likes It When Her Boyfriend Hooks Up With Other Women

On the “Call Her Daddy” podcast episode released on April 8, Nikki Glaser talked candidly about her relationship with her long-time boyfriend, producer Chris Convy. She told host Alex Cooper that she doesn’t mind if her boyfriend were to “hook up” with other people. However, the comedian said that it was “not a two-way street.”

“I’m not someone who likes to hook up when I’m in a relationship. I don’t really care about that. But I don’t care if someone else were to. In fact, I kind of like it,” she explained.

Glaser said she has urged Convy to “go out there” to be with someone, since she’s attracted to “a guy who other girls want.” Without sharing any details, the comedian said that her boyfriend has “done some stuff” outside their relationship, which she said was “fun” to hear. “Sometimes I’m too busy to be really sexy, so I’m like, ‘Go out and get some attention’,” she said.

The Comedian Does Not Believe In Soulmates

Glaser also discussed the concept of soulmates and why she doesn’t believe in it. According to the two-time Golden Globes host, there are too many people in the world, and the odds of finding the one are low.

“I don’t believe in soulmates, and I do believe you have to go like, you know what, ‘This is the best I can do right now, and I’m just gonna cash in my chips because I probably could do better, but who knows?’” she explained.

Glaser shared that Convy has the same beliefs, adding that she does not think she’s the “love of his life.”

“I mean, I’m a love of his life… There’s probably a woman that is so much more compatible for him than me, like would be so much better, like truly,” she said frankly.

Nikki Glaser Sets Her Boundaries

Despite urging her partner to have hookups with others, Glaser still has boundaries. In a 2022 interview with Graham Bensinger, the comedian said Convy was her “first real boyfriend,” and his fun nature made him attractive to her.

“I’m a weirdo, and I like my boyfriend to at least entertain the idea of being with other women,” Glaser shared. However, she clarified her stance, saying that although she’s fine with him sleeping with other women, she draws the line if there’s an emotional attachment.

“Everyone has their own kinky thing. My thing is, I don’t mind that,” she added.

The Stand-Up Comedian Researched Her Kink

In March 2025, Glaser appeared on the “goop” podcast, where host Gwyneth Paltrow asked about her relationship. Paltrow asked her whether she really wouldn’t mind if Convy had relations with other women, to which Glaser replied that it had happened a couple of times in the past, confirming that she was fine with it.

Glaser then shared that she looked into the fetish, saying, “It’s called ‘hot husband.’” The fetish involves a man in a committed relationship who has sexual relations with others while the partner watches or encourages it. Glaser stated that she doesn’t like watching, but gets turned on hearing about it.

Elsewhere in the interview, Glaser said Convy “doesn’t even want” to be with other women.

“The strange thing is, he’s like, ‘I don’t need anyone else or crave anyone else, but I’ll do it if it turns you on,’” she explained.

Inside Nikki Glaser And Chris Convy’s Relationship

Glaser and Convy met in 2013 when she hosted MTV’s “Nikki & Sarah Live,” which Convy produced. The comedian told Bensinger in the 2022 interview that she “fell in love from afar” and was pining for Convy. “It was very Jim and Pam, I was Jim, and he had no idea,” she said, referring to the friends-to-lovers couple in the hit sitcom “The Office.”

The couple had a few breakups over the years, but ultimately got back together. As Glaser revealed, one of their past problems stemmed from her making jokes about their relationship in public. The issue has since been resolved, with the comedian sharing that Convy has one rule when it comes to jokes about him: it has to be funny.

“If you’re just venting up there to get it off your chest and embarrass me, not good. But if you’re up there and you’re making a solid joke, you can do whatever you want,” Convy told Glaser.

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Soft Bar Snafu

During season 10 of Summer House, which filmed in summer 2025, Carl revealed that Kyle did not invest in his New York City non-alcoholic bar, Soft Bar, which opened that same year.

“We have some serious, like, sophisticated investors. We have people who work, or founders of non-alcoholic companies that have invested,” Carl shared with newbie Ben Waddell during a March 2026 episode, noting that his Summer House costar Jesse Solomon was among his “close friends and family” who put money into the business.

Carl then confessed that Kyle didn’t contribute, explaining, “To be honest he’s got so much other s*** with Loverboy,” so he understood.

Carl later revealed that Kyle not supporting him actually hurt his feelings after he invested in Loverboy within the first year of Kyle launching the company.

“I invested $15,000 in 2019 in Loverboy,” Carl claimed. “I didn’t have a lot of money back in 2019, but I just believed in him so much and I knew the power of what he was building. I really felt like there was something there.”

He added, “I had hoped maybe for the same in return. But [Kyle] was like, ‘I’m just not in a position to invest.’” Carl then admitted that “the message it sends is kinda confusing.”

Kyle, for his part, told the cameras that Loverboy was in trouble financially so he couldn’t help Carl with his business venture.

By Robert Scucci
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There’s no denying just how powerful Adam Sandler was in the 90s. He was operating in God mode. From 1995 to 1999, he jammed out Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, The Waterboy, Big Daddy, and, my personal favorite, 1998’s The Wedding Singer. Out of all the streaming services I have access to, whether I’m paying for it or piggybacking off the in-laws, The Wedding Singer is nowhere to be found. It’s peak Sandler, firing on all cylinders, but if I want to watch it, I have to throw down four dollars for an on-demand rental.

Honestly, for that price, I’m about to hit up the nearest Goodwill and see if I can grab a DVD copy of The Wedding Singer for the same cost. It’s not that I’m cheap (I am), but if I’m paying for a movie I’ve already seen 100 times growing up, I want some sense of ownership to get me out of bed in the morning. I learned that mentality from Shark Tank, even though their accounting doesn’t exactly apply here.

Sandler Firing On All Cylinders 

What’s not to love about The Wedding Singer? Moderately successful wedding band frontman Robbie Hart (Adam Sandler) gets left at the altar by his fiancée Linda (Angela Featherstone). He falls for a waitress named Julia (Drew Barrymore), and we all learned pretty quickly how great Sandler and Barrymore complement each other in comedies. Julia is engaged to Glenn Gulia (Matthew Glave), a boozing, womanizing yuppie who only cares about sex, money, and conspicuous consumption. Meanwhile, Julia’s cousin and best friend Holly (Christine Taylor) catches feelings for Robbie, not realizing how strongly he feels about Julia.

The Wedding Singer’s setup alone has all the ingredients for a perfect rom-com, and then it gets pushed to the next level by how quotable it is at every turn. Wedding attendees yelling “YOU SUCK!” at George (Alexi Arquette). Rival wedding singer Jimmie Moore (Jon Lovitz) getting wide-eyed and scheming as the curtain closes. Rosie (Ellen Albertini Dow) paying Robbie for music lessons with loose meatballs she scoops directly into his hands. And, of course, Sandler belting out “Oh somebody kill me please!,” which I still sing to myself whenever I anticipate being mildly inconvenienced for a couple of hours on any given day.

Not On Streaming, But Worth The On-Demand Rental

Everything you need to know about peak Adam Sandler can be found in The Wedding Singer. Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore, and The Waterboy lean heavily into slapstick but still have some heart. Big Daddy has all the heart, but feels a little lighter on the gags. The Wedding Singer hits the sweet spot. It’s anchored by classic rom-com beats, then elevated by its 80s throwback aesthetic, with a steady stream of pop culture references doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

Say what you want about Adam Sandler, but his run in the 90s was legendary. With the clout he has now, especially through Netflix, it’s baffling that all of his heavy hitters aren’t readily available to stream in one place. It’s borderline criminal that I can stream Hubie Halloween whenever I want, but have to pull out my wallet to watch one of his best movies.

The Wedding Singer is available on-demand through YouTube, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango at Home.

By Chris Snellgrove
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Pop quiz, hotshot: what do you think the worst episode of Star Trek is? There are some major contenders, including vintage stinkers from The Original Series like “Spock’s Brain” and later slop like “Code of Honor.” However, most fans agree that the worst offender is “Shades of Gray,” the Season 2 finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation. The reason this episode has such an awful reputation is that it’s Trek’s first and only clip show, one that happens to be just as cheap as it is boring. 

Ending on such an awful note seemed particularly weird for TNG, whose second season included such bangers as “Q Who?”, which introduced us to the Borg. As it turns out, though, there is a surprising relationship between these two episodes. If The Next Generation hadn’t introduced the bionic baddies who would become the franchise’s greatest villains, “Shades of Gray” would never have been made!

They’re Taking Our Jabs

Here’s a quick recap (just think of it as the text equivalent of a clip show): “Shades of Gray” is an episode where Riker gets a virus from a plant, and he only has hours to live. In sickbay, Dr. Pulaski hooks him up to a device designed to stimulate his neurons so that he can fight the virus off. Of course, the “stimulating neurons” plot is just an excuse for the episode to turn into a clip show where Riker flashes back on various moments from the first couple of seasons. All of these clips inexplicably help to cure Riker, though they will torment Star Trek fans for the rest of our natural lives.

Again, “Shades of Gray” was the first clip show in Star Trek history, and it was so bad that the franchise never made this mistake again. That leads to a fairly obvious question: why did the producers create this episode in the first place? Even in the ‘80s, clip shows had a reputation for being cheap, lazy, and uninspired. Why, then, would a sophomore series trying to be taken seriously resort to the oldest and most hated trick in television history?

Money Talks, Trek Walks

The answer is, of course, money. It might not exist in the 24th century (at least, for Federation types), but cold, hard cash was still very important in the 20th century. Paramount only had so much money to produce Star Trek: The Next Generation, and some episodes cost more than others. This often involved compromise, so if the network shelled out more money for certain scripts, others would get short shrift. This is basically where bottle episodes come from: having certain episodes that require fewer actors and sets makes big, blockbuster episodes that much more affordable.

“Shades of Gray” is much cheaper than standard episodes, and the reason for this is that the network had already blown through quite a bit of cash earlier in the season. As recorded in Captain’s Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, episode director Rob Bowman said that “Shades of Gray” was Paramount’s way of saying, “We gave you more money for ‘Elementary, Dear Data’ and the Borg show. Now, do us a favor and give us a three-day show. So that’s what you do. It’s an accepted part of the medium.”

When It Comes To Money, Resistance Is Futile

“Elementary, Dear Data” was the episode in which Data played Sherlock Holmes on the holodeck, running afoul of a Moriarty who managed to endanger the entire ship. That episode was also directed by Rob Bowman, who previously noted how expensive it was for Paramount to create the Victorian-era set for Data’s mystery-solving shenanigans. He estimated the cost to be $200,000, which was a huge investment for what was meant to be a one-off episode.

“The Borg show,” of course, refers to “Q Who,” which introduced the Borg into the franchise. While this episode didn’t require the production crew to recreate 19th-century England, it did require them to create an entirely new bionic race as well as a ship design: the iconic Borg cube. Additionally, the episode had a cool new Cube interior set and action scenes galore. On top of that, “Q, Who” featured the return of John de Lancie, the most beloved guest star in Next Generation history. All of those costs added up, leaving very little money left to create the Season 2 finale.

That’s how we got “Shades of Gray:” after spending so much money bringing the Borg to life, the TNG production crew had to create a clip show on a shoestring budget. It was also shot at a record pace of only three days. For context, most early episodes took eight days to shoot, and Rob Bowman was supremely annoyed that he previously had to shoot “Elementary, Dear Data” in only seven days because he felt so rushed. A three-day shoot was unheard of, and the proverbial need for speed is a big part of why this episode (which only featured three sets) is so colossally bad.

Totally Worth It

Arguably, though, “Shades of Gray” was worth it, because this episode was such a hot mess of low-budget slop, the producers had enough money to introduce the Borg into the franchise. They quickly became fan-favorite villains, eventually serving as the Big Bads of Star Trek: First Contact, widely considered the best of the TNG films. Later, they served as the main villains of Voyager before popping up to torment the Enterprise crew one last time in the final season of Star Trek: Picard. 

Without the Borg, it’s entirely possible that Star Trek wouldn’t have become such a mainstream cultural phenomenon. Fortunately, these ruthless robots supercharged the franchise, giving fans the coolest villain since Khan. In a true bit of cosmic irony, though, we would never have gotten arguably the greatest bad guys in the franchise if it weren’t for the worst Star Trek episode ever made.

One year into their relationship, JoJo Siwa and Chris Hughes are turning up the heat, openly expressing their love for each other in a fresh update.

The duo has remained unapologetically vocal about their romance, with Siwa even crediting her latest song release to Hughes.

While their love story continues to blossom, Hughes appears to be facing challenges on the financial front, as reports point to ongoing money troubles.

Chris Hughes Marks First Anniversary With JoJo Siwa In Sweet Tribute

In a recent three-slide social media post, Hughes celebrated one year of doing life with Siwa. “One year ago today, I discovered your existence,” he captioned the post.

In the first slide, the couple sat on a couch, all smiles, with Hughes wrapping his right arm around Siwa’s shoulder as they posed for the photo. The second slide featured a throwback video from their first meeting in the “Big Brother UK” house, showing Hughes entering while Siwa welcomed him with a warm hug. “You are very colorful,” he said, complimenting her vibrant look in a pink jacket, a sentiment Hughes considers still stands. 

The final slide captured a more relaxed moment of the pair together backstage, with Hughes facing away from the camera while Siwa stood in front of him, holding his waist, per Daily Mail.

Siwa responded to the post with equal affection, writing, “1 beautiful perfect year [white heart emoji] Feels like yesterday and 10 years ago all at the same time. Forever grateful to that house for so many reasons, but there is definitely one special reason.”

JoJo Siwa Admits She’s Feeling ‘Wedding Vibes’ Towards Chris Hughes

Just days before their anniversary celebration, Siwa had already hinted at thoughts of the future.

While speaking with People Magazine, at the 2026 Snappy Awards Show in Santa Monica, California, the “Karma” singer revealed that her brother Jayden Siwa’s wedding gave her a touch of wedding fever.

“Of course, it gave me the wedding vibes,” she said, adding that it made her reflect on her future with Hughes.

She noted that although their relationship is still growing, they are making steady progress. “And obviously, I think that marriage is, of course, in Chris’ hands, and so when he feels the time is right, I’ll be ready. Maybe. I’m just kidding,” she added playfully, hinting that Hughes would likely take the lead on that decision.

JoJo Siwa Reveals The Moment She Knew She Loved Chris Hughes

The “Karma” singer also shared the defining moment when she realized her feelings for Hughes went beyond simple affection.

Recalling advice from Meghan Trainor, Siwa said, “Meghan Trainor once told me, she said, ‘You will know you love somebody when you love them so much you want to duplicate them and you want to pop a baby out that is made from them.’”

Those words resonated with her just months into their relationship, something she later shared with Trainor.

As The Blast reported, her feelings were further solidified when Hughes sent her a childhood photo of himself, which she found incredibly endearing. She also referenced an AI-generated image of what their future children might look like, joking that Hughes’ silence on the topic created a “hilarious mixup.”

JoJo Siwa Credits Chris Hughes For Inspiring Her New Song

The couple’s bond has even influenced Siwa’s music, serving as the inspiration behind her new song, “Serendipity.” Speaking excitedly about the project, she said, “The inspiration behind that is my very sweet love, Christopher.”

As reported by The Blast, Siwa explained that their relationship embodies the meaning of the word “serendipity,” which ultimately pushed her to write the track.

She also shared what keeps their relationship strong, noting, “I think that when it’s meant to be, it is, and when it’s meant to be, it’ll be right.”

Chris Hughes Faces Financial Challenges

Although Hughes is basking in a thriving love life, his financial situation tells a different story, as it continues to draw growing scrutiny.

The “Love Island” star, who launched Chris Hughes Associates Ltd in 2017 after leaving the show, is facing issues related to company debts, legal concerns, and a failed attempt to dissolve the business.

According to The Blast, the company owed £423,243 ($559,774) to creditors for the year ending July 31, 2024. The majority, £409,057 ($540,984), was attributed to “taxation and social security costs,” alongside additional debts tied to bank loans and overdrafts.

The situation escalated when His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs filed a petition in August 2024 to have the company wound up. Although the case was dismissed in April 2025, the outstanding debt reportedly remains unresolved.

The final Stephen King adaptation to release last year was arguably the most anticipated coming into the year: Glen Powell’s remake of The Running Man. The film features a star-studded ensemble cast around Powell, including Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, and more, which is part of what led to its massive $110 million budget. This left the film with a break-even point of more than $200 million, but despite this, it whimpered out of theaters after earning only $69 million at the box office. Following a disappointing theatrical run, The Running Man escaped to Paramount+ earlier this year on January 13, and although it’s been almost three months since its debut on the platform, it’s still the #1 most popular movie by a mile. It briefly lost the spot to Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the final MI movie starring Tom Cruise.

What Is ‘The Running Man’ About?

The official synopsis for The Running Man reads as follows:

“Ben Richards (Glen Powell) must outwit the Network in this fun, unhinged, deadly game show where his unexpected fandom threatens to dismantle the entire system.”

Edgar Wright, famed for his work on movies such as Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho, and Baby Driver, directed The Running Man remake with a script he wrote with Michael Bacall. The film earned scores of 61% from critics and 77% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. David Zayas, Greg Townley, Karl Glusman, Joey Ansah, and James Frecheville also star in The Running Man.

Check out The Running Man on Paramount+ and stay tuned to Collider for more streaming updates and coverage of Stephen King’s future projects.

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November 11, 2025

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