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Barbara Walters ‘Inappropriate’ Dolly Parton Interview Resurfaces
Barbara Walters is facing renewed criticism after a controversial 1977 interview with Dolly Parton resurfaced following the country legend’s death at age 80. During the ABC News segment, Walters questioned Parton about her rural upbringing, appearance, marriage, and whether the public considered her a “joke.” Decades later, viewers are praising Parton for calmly taking control of the uncomfortable exchange.
The interview began attracting attention again shortly after Parton’s death was announced on Tuesday. At one point, Walters asked Parton about growing up in a log cabin in rural Tennessee. “Dolly, where I come from, would I have called you a hillbilly?” the journalist asked. “When I think of hillbillies, am I thinking of your kind of people?”
The exchange struck many present-day viewers as dismissive of Parton’s background, particularly because Walters appeared to frame the singer’s upbringing as something unusual or difficult to understand.
Parton grew up as one of 12 children in a family that had little money, but she frequently celebrated her childhood and Appalachian roots throughout her career. Rather than distancing herself from that history, she transformed it into songs, films, and charitable projects that became central to her public identity.
Journalist Turned Her Attention To The Singer’s Body
Walters then moved from Parton’s upbringing to her physical appearance. “Dolly, did you look like this when you were a kid?” she asked, gesturing toward Parton’s chest. “When you were 11, 12, 13, was there this about you?”
Walters also asked Parton to stand and display her “curves” for the camera. “You don’t have to look like this. You’re very beautiful. You don’t have to wear the blonde wigs, you don’t have to wear the extreme clothes,” Walters told her.
Parton explained that her exaggerated appearance was not an attempt to follow conventional fashion. She emphasized that she “was real where it counts, on the inside” and described show business as “a money-making joke.”
Her comments made it clear that the wigs, makeup and clothing were deliberate parts of a persona she fully understood and controlled.
Dolly Parton Shut Down The Suggestion She Was A ‘Joke’
Walters continued pressing Parton about whether audiences took her seriously. “But do you ever feel that you’re a joke? That people make fun of you?” she asked.
Parton responded without appearing rattled. “Oh, I know they make fun of me, but actually, all these years, the people have thought that the joke was on me, but it’s actually been on the public,” the singer said.
Parton then explained that her appearance was a conscious business and creative decision rather than evidence that she lacked self-awareness. “I know exactly what I’m doing, and I can change it at any time. I make more jokes about myself than anybody because I’m sure of myself as a person. I am sure of my talent, and I’m sure of my love for life. I’m very content. I like the kind of person that I am.”
The response has become the defining moment of the resurfaced interview, with fans arguing that Parton displayed greater composure than the person questioning her.
Fans Slam The Resurfaced Interview
Social media users criticized Walters’ tone while praising Parton’s ability to defend herself without becoming confrontational. “Barbara thought she was talking to a hillbilly, but in reality Dolly was so much more intelligent than her, not only in IQ but wit and manners, as perfectly displayed here,” one viewer wrote.
Another person described the segment as a favorite example of Parton turning an uncomfortable interview in her favor. “Footage of that time Dolly Parton wrecked Barbara Walters for asking gross and inappropriate questions. Easily one of my favorite interviews of all time. Always a class act.”
Walters died in December 2022 at age 93.
Dolly Parton’s Sister Celebrated Their ‘Farm Girl’ Upbringing
The criticism of Walters’ “hillbilly” questions comes as Parton’s sister, Stella Parton, has shared a far more affectionate reflection on their rural childhood. Stella broke her silence following Dolly’s death in an Instagram post on August 27. She recalled how the sisters continued following the early-morning habits they developed while growing up together.
“Being little farm girls, we continued to be early risers. As she liked to say, ‘Shoot Tedda, we get more work done before the sun comes up than most folks do all day long!’ We would catch up on gossip, as sisters do, and drink coffee and make plans, as it has always been our way.”
Stella revealed that she and Dolly frequently shared coffee over the phone before sunrise on Tuesdays, making the day of the singer’s death especially meaningful.
Country Legend Died At Age 80
Parton’s death was announced by her nephew Bryan Seaver, who also served as her head of security. The singer had been admitted to Nashville’s Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She died Tuesday morning at age 80.
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When Is the 2026 U.S. Open?
The 2026 edition of the U.S. Open singles tournament starts Sunday, August 30, and will last approximately two weeks until Sunday, September 13, when the Men’s Championship match takes place.
How Can I Watch the 2026 U.S. Open on Cable?
ESPN will air the entirety of the 2026 U.S. Open, with day-to-day coverage of all 16 courts that will air across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes (Spanish).
In addition, ABC will broadcast all three Sundays of the tournament, including first round coverage, Round of 16 matches and the Men’s Championship Preview and Championship.
How Can I Stream the 2026 U.S. Open?
You can stream the 2026 U.S. Open on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited subscribers. Disney+ subscribers can watch select Day 1 matches directly within the app, even without a bundle subscription to ESPN.
Where Is the 2026 U.S. Open Taking Place?
As usual, the 2026 U.S. Open is taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Queens, NY.
Is Serena Williams Playing at the 2026 U.S. Open?
Serena Williams and Venus Williams while playing during day seven of the Cincinnati Open. Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Yes. Serena Williams partnered with Carlos Alcaraz in the Mixed Doubles tournament (they lost in the Quarterfinals) and is set to play with her sister, Venus Williams, in the Women’s Doubles tournament. She is not playing Singles this year.
What’s the 2026 U.S. Open’s Complete Broadcasting Schedule?
The 2026 U.S. Open broadcasting schedule over the next two weeks is below:
Sunday, August 30
SportsCenter at the US Open: 11 a.m. – Noon (ESPN2)
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
Day 1: Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): Noon – 3 p.m. (ABC)
Day 1: Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (ESPN2, Disney+)
Day 1: Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)
First Round (Spanish): 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN, Disney+)
First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Monday, August 31
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 1:25 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 2: Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
First Round (Spanish): 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.(ESPN2)
First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Tuesday, September 1
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (First Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
First Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 3: Coverage Presented by Heineken (First Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (First Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
First Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Wednesday, September 2
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Second Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 4: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Second Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Second Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Second Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Thursday, September 3
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Second Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
Second Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 5: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Second Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Second Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
Second Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Friday, September 4
Third Round (Spanish): 11 a.m. – 2:55 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
RedZone at the US Open Presented by American Express (Third Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN App*)
Day 6: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Third Round): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
Third Round (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Third Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
Third Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Saturday, September 5
Day 7: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Third Round): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN App*)
Third Round (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Third Round): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
Third Round (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Sunday, September 6
Day 8: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Round of 16): 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN App*)
Round of 16: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ABC)
Round of 16 (Spanish): 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Round of 16): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Round of 16 (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Monday, September 7
Day 9: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Round of 16): 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN, ESPN App*)
Round of 16 (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
2026 US Open Match Point Presented by American Express: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN2)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Round of 16): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN2)
Round of 16 (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Tuesday, September 8
Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 10: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Wednesday, September 9
Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Day 11: Coverage Presented by Heineken (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Primetime at the US Open Presented by IBM (Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals): 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Men’s and Women’s Quarterfinals (Spanish): 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Thursday, September 10
Women’s Semifinals: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN)
Women’s Semifinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Friday, September 11
Women’s Doubles Championship: Noon – 2 p.m. (ESPN2)
Men’s Semifinal #1: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN)
Men’s Semifinals (Spanish): 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Men’s Semifinal #2: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (ESPN)
Men’s Semifinals (Spanish): 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Saturday, September 12
Men’s Doubles Championship: Noon – 2 p.m. (ESPN App*)
Women’s Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Women’s Championship: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Women’s Championship (Spanish): 4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Sunday, September 13
Men’s Championship Preview: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ABC)
Men’s Championship Pre-Show (Spanish): 1:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Men’s Championship: 2 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (ABC)
Men’s Championship (Spanish): 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. (ESPN Deportes)
Encore Presentation (Men’s Championship): 9 p.m. – Midnight (ESPN2)
*Available on the ESPN App for ESPN Unlimited plan subscribers
Is There a List of the 2026 U.S. Open Men’s Seeds?
Alexander Zverev (GER) looks on against Tallon Griekspoor (NED) in second round play at 2026 Canadian Open. David Kirouac-Imagn Images
David Kirouac-Imagn Images
Yes! Read below for the list of the top 32 male players that are seeded at this year’s tournament.
1 – Alexander Zverev (GER)
2 – Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
3 – Félix Auger-Aliassime (CAN)
4 – Novak Djoković (SRB)
5 – Flavio Cobolli (ITA)
6 – Alex de Minaur (AUS)
7 – Daniil Medvedev
8 – Ben Shelton (USA)
9 – Taylor Fritz (USA)
10 – Arthur Fils (FRA)
11 – Frances Tiafoe (USA)
12 – Rafael Jódar (ESP)
13 – Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)
14 – Learner Tien (USA)
15 – Alexander Bublik (KAZ)
16 – Brandon Nakashima (USA)
17 – Jakub Menšík (CZE)
18 – Jiří Lehečka (CZE)
19 – Casper Ruud (NOR)
20 – Tommy Paul (USA)
21 – Luciano Darderi (ITA)
22 – Valentin Vacherot (MON)
23 – Andrey Rublev
24 – Fran Cerundolo (ARG)
25 – Alejandro Tabilo (CHI)
26 – Arthur Rinderknech (FRA)
27 – Tomás Martín Etcheverry (ARG)
28- Alexander Blockx (BEL)
29- Cameron Norrie (GBR)
30 – Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
31- Zizou Bergs (BEL)
32 – Ignacio Buse (PER)
Is There a List of the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Seeds?
Coco Gauff reacts after losing a point in a semi-finals round match of WTA 1000 National Bank Open. Photo by Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images
Yes! Read below for the list of the top 32 female players that are seeded at this year’s tournament.
1 – Aryna Sabalenka
2 – Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
3 – Jessica Pegula (USA)
4 – Coco Gauff (USA)
5 – Mirra Andreeva
6 – Linda Nosková (CZE)
7 – Karolína Muchová (CZE)
8 – Iga Świątek (POL)
9 – Elina Svitolina (UKR)
10 – Amanda Anisimova (USA)
11 – Marta Kostyuk (UKR)
12 – Belinda Bencic (SUI)
13 – Naomi Osaka (JPN)
14 – Iva Jovic (USA)
15 – Diana Shnaider
16 – Sorana Cîrstea (ROU)
17 – Alexandra Eala (PHI)
18 – Ekaterina Alexandrova
19 – Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
20 – Maja Chwalinska (POL)
21 – Anna Kalinskaya
22 – Madison Keys (USA)
23 – Elise Mertens (BEL)
24 – Anastasia Potapova (AUT)
25 – Marie Bouzková (CZE)
26 – Emma Navarro (USA)
27 – Barbora Krejčíková (CZE)
28 – Sára Bejlek (CZE)
29 – Ann Li (USA)
30 – Jeļena Ostapenko (LAT)
31 – Leylah Fernández (CAN)
32 – Maria Sakkari (GRE)
The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum Caroline Manzo is revealing a dire warning she recently received from her doctors during a physical exam.
“In my arrogance, I work out every day. I look great. I feel great. I’m doing everything right,” Manzo, 65, shared with her Instagram followers on Friday, August 28. “I eat super clean. I drink water. I don’t drink [alcohol except] socially … [and yet] I am a heart attack waiting to happen.”
Per Caroline, the shocking medical warning came about after her daughter, Lauren Manzo, urged her to get a “complete blood panel.”
“I had been resistant to it. As you know, I’ve been working out. I’m doing everything right. I’m eating right. I’m doing everything you’re supposed to do,” she recalled. “Finally, I said alright … It’s all about women’s health and wellness. About six weeks ago, I did a complete blood panel where they send it away and test for everything. I went to Labcorp and I got more work. They took seven or eight vials of blood. Got more bloodwork done.”
The extensive blood workup revealed that Caroline has a “fatty liver,” which occurs when “too much fat builds up in the liver,” per the Mayo Clinic. The Bravo personality also learned that she has “very little Vitamin B in [her] body” and is Vitamin D deficient.
“My toxin level is at 93 or 98%, a critical level,” she added. “This is from somebody, who in her arrogance, says, ‘I don’t need this. I’m great!’ No! They said to me, ‘You are doing everything right. It’s your genetics.’”
Manzo pledged that she is now in “beast mode” as she takes important steps to improve her health.
“I cannot believe that, for somebody who thought she was doing everything right, has so much going on in her body that I did not know about. Now, I have to fix all this, I have to combat it,” she acknowledged. “I want to share with you guys going forward. You think you’re great and you may not be.”
She encouraged her followers, “You need to get yourselves checked!”
The Manzo’d with Children alum promised there will be “more to come” as she undertakes a significant wellness regimen. Her Instagram video was met with many supportive messages from followers.
“Caroline I’m so glad you listened to your daughter,” Bravo superfan Kristin Chenoweth commented. “We all think if we ‘feel’ good we ARE good. I’m glad you now know the issues and can deal with them. Thank the Good Lord!”
Another fan wrote, “I love and appreciate your humility and vulnerability, especially now more than ever!”
In 2019, Manzo opened up about making lifestyle changes on her son Albie Manzo‘s “Dear Albie” podcast, explaining that she wanted to get in better shape prior to having cosmetic surgery to tighten loose neck skin.
“I just decided that I am going to stop eating bread and pasta and meat and soda and cake and all that kind of stuff,” she said at the time. “I’m basically vegetarian. Not completely, but basically. … And since the beginning of January, I’ve lost nearly 20 pounds.”
Tom Cruise is ready to drive into the fast lane once again after announcing he is reprising his beloved Days of Thunder role in a sequel film.
“Days of Thunder. Summer 2028,” Cruise, 64, announced via Instagram on Saturday, August 29, beside a photo of the action star posing beside pregnant Anne Hathaway in front of a neon-green race car at Daytona International Speedway.
In a follow-up upload, Cruise revealed that Hathaway, 43, will be his new costar in the film.
“I think it’s on,” he spoke into the camera in Instagram footage. “Annie? It looks ‘on’ to me, don’t you think?”
Tom Cruise has defined pop culture for decades through his movies and marriages. The actor was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV in New York in July 1962. After becoming interested in acting as a child, he landed his first onscreen role in 1981’s Endless Love. Cruise went on to star in countless blockbusters and critically acclaimed […]
Hathaway, rocking a white cowboy hat and matching motorcycle jacket, noted that the camera did seem to be rolling.
“Hey,” she waved to the camera with a laugh. “What should we do?”
After Cruise noted that the two actors should “show ‘em,” they strolled over to the neon car.
“Now what?” he asked, to which Hathaway proclaimed that they should “make the movie.”
“I’m gonna have this baby, and then we’re gonna make this movie,” she quipped, referring to her pregnancy with her and husband Adam Shulman’s third child.
Anne Hathaway. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
According to Cruise, it was a “good idea” for Hathaway to give birth pre-production.
“We’re coming out summer of 2028,” he added. “Don’t be late!”
Further details for the new Days of Thunder film have not yet been revealed at the time of publication. Variety reports that the movie will be shot for IMAX screens and released exclusively in theaters for formats including Dolby Cinema and 4DX.
Per the outlet, Cruise will reprise his role as racecar driver Cole Trickle opposite Hathaway’s character as a new team owner and engineer. Jonathan Levine will direct the film, which Cruise is set to produce alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper.
This year has already delivered some incredible films — but no season does a blockbuster quite like summer. From Tom Cruise’s latest — and potentially final — addition to the Mission: Impossible franchise to Celine’s Song’s highly anticipated romantic comedy Materialists, all genres are ripe for the picking for theatergoers as temperatures continue to rise. […]
Cruise initially played Cole in director Tony Scott’s 1990 hit Days of Thunder, following a rookie NASCAR driver’s rivalry with veteran racer Rowdy Burns (Michael Rooker). After Cole and Rowdy get seriously injured in a race, they soon become fast friends. The film also starred Cary Elwes and Nicole Kidman, who began dating Cruise after portraying an onscreen couple. Cruise and Kidman, 59, got married later that year before divorcing in 2001.
“I was 22, 23 years old and I had this huge movie star husband, but it just seemed completely natural,” Kidman told British Vogue in a profile published earlier this month. “We just fell madly in love and it was that simple. I remember people saying to me, ‘OK, well this is really going to affect your career.’ I’m like, ‘I don’t care. I’m in love. I want to be married.’”
It’s not yet known whether Kidman or any other OG Days of Thunder stars will return for the sequel.
Big Brother’s Julie Chen Moonves isn’t afraid to admit that she could have used some advice before hosting the reality TV show’s inaugural season.
“I would say don’t let those words come out of my mouth unless it’s something I would say,” Julie, 56, exclusively told Us on Thursday, August 27, in celebration of Big Brother’s 1,000 episode. “I was just so eager to, like, do a good job that [my] phrasing didn’t feel right. But you know, I didn’t argue back enough to say, ‘Let’s change the script.’ I mean, I was barely 30 years old.”
She added, “I was just like, ‘Okay, let’s say this.’ And I’m like, ‘I would never say that. I don’t think it sounds good. But maybe, what do I know? I’m just a person from the news.’”
Julie, a former news anchor and producer for CBS who took on the reality TV hosting gig in 2000, said she eventually found her footing and voice in the entertainment space — so if she could she’d go back and tell herself to simply listen to her gut.
“I would tell Julie Chen, season 1, ‘Don’t let them make you say it if it’s something you wouldn’t say or if it doesn’t feel right,’” she added.
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Now that Chen has 1,000 episodes of Big Brother — and two Guinness World Records — under her proverbial belt, she told Us she’s simply “take one day at a time” after making television history.
“Most of all, I feel humble and grateful because I never would have dreamt it,” she continued, before dishing on what can still surprise her inside the drama-filled house all those seasons and episodes later.
“I am still surprised every day at the level of trust,” she revealed to Us. “You know, it’s like you’ve all watched. You should be a little bit more paranoid, but every season — I guess it’s kind of beautiful, because it shows that humans want to trust and believe other humans.”
As she reflected on her time hosting the series, Julie admitted she has some favorite players she would love to see return to the house.
Julie Chen Moonves is dropping some major hints about what — or who — season 28’s “time travel” twist will bring to the Big Brother house. “That could go forwards or backwards, and that will play into some of the competitions. Does that mean we’re going to bring back some competition you haven’t seen since […]
“I have a soft spot for Chilltown,” she said of the iconic alliance between Dr. Will Kirby, Mike “Boogie” Malin and Shannon Dragoo during Big Brother season 2. “So if, like, Mike Boogie or Dr. Little Kirby want to play again — but it has to be a package deal, and they have to deliver us this classic Chilltown.”
As for who is impressing the host with their gameplay today, Julie said she’s certainly paying attention to how Taylor Brown is handling the house this season.
“Taylor, because she gets it,” Julie explained. “She’s a thinker, and she knows when to stay quiet. She knows when to give Lala [LaTrice Verrett] advice, and she just is entertaining me like there’s no tomorrow. She so gets this game.”
Big Brother season 28 airs on CBS Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.
A Hollywood icon both on and off the screen, Mel Gibson is always stealing cinema headlines for better or for worse. The director, producer, and star of the multi-Academy Award-winning Braveheart took his controversy to new levels in 2004 when he debuted The Passion of the Christ, which fueled widespread backlash due to the graphic violence and even sparked accusations of antisemitism from those who claimed the film blamed Jewish authorities for the crucifixion.
The dust has now settled on The Passion of the Christ controversy, and Gibson is using this opportunity to debut a two-part follow-up that few had expected. The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, the first half of Gibson’s ambitious follow-up, was originally scheduled for release on March 26, 2027, but was postponed to May 6, 2027, to make way for Johnny Depp‘s Day Drinker. Described as Gibson’s “most ambitious filmmaking achievement” and “the largest faith film ever brought to the screen,” The Resurrection of the Christ is one of the most anticipated movies of next year.
Ahead of its release, don’t miss out on this almost entirely forgotten modern Gibson thriller on free streaming. Titled Force of Nature, this formulaic action thriller was directed by Michael Polish and starred Gibson alongside Polish’s former wife, Kate Bosworth, and Emile Hirsch as he comes up against an entirely new opponent in the form of a Category 5 hurricane. The film received a limited theatrical release, making less than $500,000 against a reported $23 million budget. Four years later, you will be able to stream Force of Nature for free on Plex, starting September 1, 2026.
‘The Passion of The Christ’ Is Coming Back to Theaters
Ahead of The Resurrection of the Christ: Part One, Lionsgate and Fathom Entertainment are bringing the 2004 original back to the big screen. Between September 10 and September 17, you can watch The Passion of the Christ in newly remastered 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, with the release also featuring a new color pass supervised by original Academy Award-nominated cinematographer Caleb Deschanel. You can purchase your tickets now via this link.
You will be able to stream Force of Nature for free on Plex, starting September 1, 2026. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming stories.
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July 2, 2020
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91 minutes
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Cory Miller
Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets is sharing another health update after his recent hospitalization amid mental health issues.
“I was diagnosed as autistic and having ADHS on April 11, 2026. Recently, I was diagnosed with OCD and am Bipolar. WOW. I am proud to be neurodivergent. But it is not easy,” the TikTok famous librarian, 36, wrote via Threads on Friday, August 38, alongside a video of the influencer further explaining his mental health diagnoses.
“Thoughts are spiraling. My brain has not been kind with lack of sleep, nightmares, terrifying memory loss, not knowing what’s real, overwhelm, depression,” he continued in the post’s caption. “But my brain has not given up on me. Hope and joy are present amongst all of my mentionable and manageable feelings. Life is life, but please believe, you’re not alone.”
Threets recently celebrated a mental health milestone after revealing he had voluntarily checked himself into a hospital and was subsequently put on five-day psychiatric hold.
New Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets has been candid about his mental health struggles. “We need to give Doechii their flowers for making a song about anxiety,” Threets, 36, recently wrote via TikTok, sharing footage of himself holding a bouquet while shouting out the singer’s popular song. “We really needed that, and she came through!” […]
“Wow. Seven days in a row without having to battle thoughts & feelings trying to convince me to leave the land of the living,” he wrote via Threads on Thursday, August 27. “The most days in a row since November 2025.”
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He added at the time, “Appreciating each [day], appreciating each tomorrow. We’re still here. I’m so happy you’re here.”
The joyful librarian’s many fans were quick to congratulate him on his progress following his hospitalization.
“So thankful for you, my friend! So grateful you are still here with us. You make this world a little bit brighter,” one user wrote.
“F*** yes. Not because seven days magically fixes everything, but because that’s seven mornings you mad eit to the once felt impossible. I’m so happy you’re here too,” another wrote. “Keep collecting tomorrows. One stubborn little sunrise at a time.”
Threets has been the host of the Reading Rainbow revival on YouTube since October 2025. The children’s program previously aired on PBS from 1983 to 2006 and was hosted by LeVar Burton.
Throughout the years, more and more Hollywood A-listers have opened up about their autism diagnosis. In October 2024, Tamra Judge revealed that while in therapy she discovered that she is “on the spectrum,” meaning she has a neurological disorder affecting interaction and communication with others, per the National Institute of Mental Health. “We’re trying to […]
Earlier this month, Threets sparked concern after he posted a cryptic message about his wellbeing while alluding that he had plans to check himself into a nearby hospital.
“I am not OK. Maybe I’ll never be OK. I’m seeking help. Going to the hopital [sic] tomorrow. In this moment I am safe. By God’s grace,” he shared via Threads on August 17. “No matter what happens to me I will always be thankful for the extraordinary people in my life who worry, who help me. Thank you for your care. I will always love you. 💚.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
Over the years, many successful Married at First Sight couples have grown their families after saying “I do.”
Season 1 stars Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner have been open with their fans about their fertility journey ever since they wrapping the reality show, sharing both the good and the bad. The former Bachelor star and her husband were expecting their first child together in December 2016, but suffered a miscarriage.
They welcomed their rainbow baby, daughter Henley Grace, in 2017. Otis and Hehner later welcomed son Hendrix in 2020 and twin sons Huxley and Hawkins in 2024.
“This still feels like a dream,” Otis wrote via her Instagram Story after giving birth in September 2024. “I genuinely have identical twins!! I literally prayed for this.”
In January 2026, Married at First Sight season 16 couple Chris and Nicole Thielk expanded their family when they welcomed twins.
Take a look at the gallery below for more Married at First Sight couples who welcomed babies after the show:
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Kevin Costner’s Forgotten 105-Minute Spy Thriller Officially Explodes on Free Streaming
Kevin Costner has only ever been in one movie that was recognized by the Academy, but his career was forever changed in 1991 with the release of Dances with Wolves. Costner starred in, directed, and even produced the legendary Western epic, earning Oscars for his work producing and directing, and even a nomination for his performance as Dunbar in the film. In recent years, Costner has become best known for his role as John Dutton in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone series, which has since expanded with spin-offs like Dutton Ranch and 1923. Costner is taking no part in any of the spin-offs, though, especially after his relationship with Sheridan turned sour during the final few seasons of the series. Still, Costner still has plenty of other non-Yellowstone roles to help build out his filmography.
One film that you may have forgotten Kevin Costner played a key role in is the 2014 spy thriller, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. The film is based on the novel series written by Tom Clancy, and it was also turned into a four-season show on Prime Video starring John Krasinski in the leading role. However, it’s Chris Pine taking center stage in the 12-year-old action vehicle, which grossed over $135 million at the global box office. This is right around the film’s break-even point, taking into account its $60 million budget, so while it earned enough to avoid being branded a flop, it wasn’t a box office smash hit by any means, either. All these years later, there are several ways to watch Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, including a standard Paramount Plus subscription. The film is also streaming for free courtesy of Pluto TV.
What Is ‘Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit’ About?
The official synopsis for Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, which earned scores of 55% from critics and 52% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows: “CIA recruit Jack Ryan is caught in a dangerous web of intrigue and espionage spun between a shadowy government agent, his unsuspecting fiancée and a fearless Russian power broker. To stop a devastating terrorist plot against the United States, Jack must quickly evolve from soldier to analyst to full-fledged operative.” Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is perfect for Reacher fans, as there are definitely some crossover traits between the titular characters. The spy thriller also pulls elements from Matt Damon’s Jason Bourne films with intense aspects of espionage and conspiracy.
Check out Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit on Paramount Plus or for free on Pluto TV and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Kevin Costner’s future projects.
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January 17, 2014
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105 minutes
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David Barron, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Mace Neufeld, Mark Vahradian, David Ready, Alexander Dostal
Former first lady Michelle Obama is opening up about life after her two daughters have left the proverbial nest.
“I don’t miss ‘em,” Obama, 60, quipped on the Wednesday, August 26, episode of her “IMO” podcast after guest Jon Stewart asked how she handled daughters Malia, 28, and Sasha, 25, going to college. “I don’t; I love them. I’m going to see them tonight for dinner.”
She continued, “You know, Barack [Obama] cried when they went to college. I was like, ‘Bye little … Goodbye.’ Now, Friday nights aren’t wrecked with terror and fear about, ‘Where are you?’”
Michelle further gushed that she has loved her daughters’ “emancipation and growth” since the pair have left their childhood home. When Stewart, 63, asked whether the Becoming author missed the “pattern” of raising kids, she shook her head no.
“I’m good, look at all this meaning I have,” Michelle quipped, gesturing to her podcast studio and life after mothering young and later teen children. “I have a wonderful pattern. I love my schedule; I have a great schedule and it’s all mine.”
However, Michelle can understand how Stewart and her brother, podcast cohost Craig Robinson, can wax nostalgic for their kids’ younger years.
“I think fathers can be that way because you weren’t there from 6:00 to 9:00 at night, you missed a lot of it,” she stated. “I mean, I’ve had so much quality time with my children. So much; I know them inside and out.”
Malia and Sasha were by Michelle and former senator Barack’s side when he ran and was elected president of the United States. (Barack, 65, served as the Commander in Chief from 2009 to 2017.)
While Barack pursued his political career, it was often up to Michelle to handle their kids’ day-to-day.
“They were probably 7 and 3 at the time, and Barack was traveling, so I was at home trying to get the girls to bed,” the former attorney said on a December 2025 episode of her podcast. “They were great kids, but this was one night that they were just being rambunctious.”
According to Michelle, neither of her girls would listen when she asked them to get ready for bedtime that night.
“I was in my frustrated mommy time,” she recalled. “I said, ‘Well, that’s it. No one listens to me. I’m done parenting. You seem like you guys have this all figured out, and you can do this on your own. So have at it.’”
Malia, then 7, quickly changed course and stressed that she didn’t “know what [she] could do without” her mom.
“I’m thinking, ‘Yeah, this is what I wanted. I wanted her to realize that she needed me,’” Michelle added at the time. “Sasha, my 3-year-old was sitting on the stairs watching all this. She took her blankie, and she turned around and went back upstairs to watch TV. As if to say, like, ‘Thank God. At last. This is what I wanted from you, lady. I am 3. I can handle this. I’m going back upstairs.’ She got five steps up, and I was like, ‘If you don’t turn around and get back down here.’ Well, it worked for one. Didn’t work for the other.”
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