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The casting comes just days after news that the show would be headlined by “Suits LA” star Stephen Amell, who will play an adult Hobie Buchannon.
With her upcoming album “Luck,” Hilary Duff is peeling back the curtain on some of her most personal chapters and explaining why now feels like the right time to confront those emotions publicly.
The “How I Met Your Father” alum has dropped songs with lyrics that appear to allude to broken relationships, sparking rumors about the real-life inspiration behind the music.
Duff has also found herself at the center of fresh controversy with Disney creators following Ashley Tisdale’s “toxic mom groups” drama.
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In a new cover story, the “Lizzie McGuire” star confirmed that several tracks in her album address long-standing family tensions. She explained that the decision to speak about it came from a desire to be authentic at this stage of her career.
“That’s my family. Those are the people that affect you the most, take up the most space naturally as a human who’s born into something,” Duff told Glamour. “Just because you’re born into a family doesn’t mean that it always stays together. You can only control your side and your street.”
The 38-year-old appeared to address the track, “The Optimist,” where she sang, “I wish I could sleep on planes, and that my father would really love me,” explaining that her relationship with her parents is not rosy.
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“I’ve had a very complicated life, and my parents had a very complicated thing,” she admitted. “I know it’s not rare, and I think it goes back to the theme of, ‘Why share now?’ I guess I just felt ready.”
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Duff’s recent admission comes after weeks of speculation that her new album touches on a family rift.
Fans weighed in on the track “We Don’t Talk,” which she performed at London’s O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, as a reference to her fractured relationship with sister Haylie.
As The Blast reported, Duff delivered emotional lyrics that seemed to capture the unraveling of a sibling bond, which read, “Don’t know when it happened / Not even sure what it was about /’Cause we come from the same home, same blood.”
Elsewhere in the song, she belts: “And if it’s ’cause you’re jealous / God knows I would sell it all, then break you off the bigger half,” a line fans interpreted as addressing a long-standing rivalry.
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Amid Hilary’s strained relationship with Haylie, her alleged involvement in a “toxic mom group” appears to be adding fuel to the feud, especially as Haylie seems to be siding against her.
The drama followed after Ashley Tisdale published an article in The Cut, narrating her experience in a mom group, which fans suspected Hilary, Mandy Moore, and Meghan Trainor were part of.
Soon after, The Blast reported that Haylie’s child was spotted spending time with Tisdale’s daughter, a moment Haylie shared on Instagram and Tisdale later reposted.
Before the playdate, Haylie had already shown support by liking Tisdale’s essay on Instagram.
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Aside from addressing family tensions through her music, the “Cheaper by the Dozen” actress is also confronting chapters from her dating life.
Her track “Mature” offers an intimate look back at her rumored relationship with Joel Madden, which began when she was 16 and he was 25.
Duff revealed that the song was her way of reflecting on that period. “I was looking back on this relationship and thinking about whether this guy had a habit of dating younger women or whether I was special,” Duff explained, per The Blast.
She described the process of writing the song as healing, allowing her to be vulnerable and explore conversations that often go unspoken.

While Duff portrays her feelings about her relationships in her music, her recent opinion about “Hannah Montana” had the show’s creator, Michael Poryes, firing back at her.
Per The Blast, Duff suggested that the “The Lizzy McGuire” popstar storyline may have inspired Disney’s idea for Miley Cyrus’s dual-identity series.
“Hannah Montana, she’s a normal girl, but she’s a singer at night,” Duff explained. “I think Disney knew they were tapping into something when this worked so well. I’m sure it was some source of inspiration.”
However, Poryes pushed back, insisting the show was entirely his own concept and that he had barely seen Duff’s series.
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Brandi Glanville says she learned a really hard lesson about not maintaining her breast implants … because she says a boob job she got two decades ago is behind her infamous facial parasite.
We got Brandi outside her doctor’s office in Beverly Hills and she told our photog her breast implants ruptured, leaked silicone inside her body and clogged her lymph nodes … leading to a nasty infection that deformed her face.
Brandi says conventional wisdom calls for breast implants to be swapped out every 10 years … but she kept hers in for 20 years and paid the price.
The reason Brandi didn’t swap out the silicone … “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”
As a result, Brandi spent years trying to figure out what the hell caused her face parasite … cycling through dozens of doctors before a sonogram unlocked the answer.
Brandi says monograms are great, but there can be a side effect … and she has some advice for anyone considering a boob job.
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It comes as no surprise that Martha Stewart was in attendance at the Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. But something that did leave us a bit stunned? Her comfortable airport outfit, which included a pair of slip-on sneakers that we want as our new travel shoes. Stewart’s exact pick is available on Amazon, and the breathable option is something you’ll want in your rotation, whether you’re walking onto an airplane, gearing up for a road trip or simply commuting to work.
Stewart consciously chose the Skechers Slip-Ins Go Walk Flex-Relish Sneakers to go with her travel aesthetic. In an Instagram post caption, the lifestyle queen noted that the shoes matched her Louis Vuitton coat, proving that celebrities are pros at incorporating high and low pieces into their wardrobes.
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The magic of the Skechers slip-ins is that the laceless design lets you slide your feet in without bending down. That especially comes in handy at the airport when you’re going through security. These sneakers feature the brand’s Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles, as well as Ultra Go cushioning and Flex Pillars for support. What also makes them top-tier travel shoes is that they’re safe to throw in the washing machine, so there’s no need to stress if you accidentally kick a dirty suitcase wheel or if they get dirty throughout the day.
Stewart wore the Olive colorway, an attractive earth tone that feels a bit more special than basic black. However, neutral lovers will be thrilled to find that the same pair of sneakers comes in black, off-white, navy, gray and more. We’re also big fans of the hot pink, red and purple shades for a stylish pop.
Between the slip-on design and serious comfort factor, it’s no wonder that Amazon shoppers are raving about these Sketchers sneakers.
“These are the best sneakers (shoes) ever. I wear mine every waking minute,” one happy buyer said. “After some foot problems a few years back, I am more comfortable with these sneakers than barefoot, so I wear an inside pair around the house. They are lightweight and fit perfectly.”
“I’ve tried countless walking shoes, but the Skechers Women’s Hands Free Slip-ins Go Walk Flex-relish Wide truly stands out!” a verified purchaser wrote. :These shoes are incredibly comfortable with their memory foam insole that feels like walking on clouds, and the slip-on design makes getting them on and off a breeze.”
Whether you need a pair of travel shoes like Stewart or prefer an easy everyday option, the price (and comfort!) is right when it comes to these Sketchers. Grab ’em while they’re still in stock!
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Netflix viewers have made it clear they’re curious about Unfamiliar, even if they’re not entirely sure how they feel about it. Recently, the six-part German spy drama has emerged as one of the largest contemporary successes on Netflix, surpassing 25.7 million hours viewed to reach the top of their global charts, according to FlixPatrol.
However, while there has been considerable growth in views, there has also been some criticism of the series; Rotten Tomatoes reports an audience score of 67%. It appears that the show is yet another example of Netflix experiencing immense success solely on the basis of its high number of views, while dividing viewers on whether it truly justifies its existence. Yet, regardless of these opposing opinions, the number of people who continue to binge-watch the show continues to rise.
Unfamiliar centers on Simon and Meret Schäfer (Felix Kramer, Susanne Wolff), a married couple living a tightly controlled life in Berlin. On the surface, they run a restaurant and raise their teenage daughter, Nina (Maja Bons). Behind the scenes, they operate a discreet safe house — a leftover obligation from their former lives as intelligence agents who, for all legal purposes, no longer exist.
That balance collapses when a wounded stranger arrives at their door, dragging a long-buried operation from 16 years earlier back into the present. What follows isn’t just a game of cat-and-mouse with assassins and rival agencies, but a slow unspooling of the lies Simon and Meret have told their family — and each other — to survive. The series consistently frames espionage as something corrosive rather than glamorous. Every secret has a shelf life. Every compromise eventually leaks into the home.
Much of the online discussion around the show comes down to recognition. Retired spies pulled back into danger. A disastrous past mission resurfaced at the worst possible moment. A family unknowingly built on a foundation of false identities. None of this is new territory for the genre. Instead of constantly reinventing, Paul Coates, the creator of Unfamiliar, chooses to embrace genre conventions while reimagining them with older, more fragile, and more fatigued characters than one would expect to see in most spy-thrillers. The characters here may not be performing at an athletic peak. The aftereffects of injury and healing will affect them for a significantly longer period. Fights feel like a harder hit than a spectacular visual performance. This decision is what ultimately grounds the series. But it also explains why some find it lacking in drama and excitement. For those who pursue something “new” in entertainment, Unfamiliar often feels like a remix, not a new creation, but for fans who seek character-focused tension, nostalgia will be part of its enjoyment.
One reason Unfamiliar hooked so many viewers early is its restraint; the opening episode gives just enough information to establish stakes without spelling everything out. Revelations are seeded quietly, trusting the audience to connect the dots instead of spelling them out through exposition. That slow-burn approach continues throughout the season. The show prefers accumulating pressure to detonating twists, and while that patience won’t work for everyone, it helps explain why so many viewers finished the series even if they weren’t fully convinced. The tension doesn’t come from surprise alone, but from inevitability — the sense that these characters can only outrun their past for so long.
Netflix has become particularly good at turning spy thrillers into global conversation starters, and Unfamiliar fits neatly into that ecosystem. Its short episode count makes it easy to binge, its serious tone appeals to viewers burned out on lighter fare, and its Berlin setting adds a layer of historical espionage weight without leaning too heavily on spectacle. Authenticity is also significant: German Intelligence worked with the series to give the procedures shown a sense of realism, making it stand out among many films and television shows about this political and military issue. Therefore, by and large, those who have watched the show are likely to continue watching it for its performances and atmosphere.
This mix of competence, credibility, and accessibility helps build an audience for the series on a platform like this, where many viewers seek information based on their interests rather than popularity. Unfamiliar isn’t trying to redefine the spy genre, and that’s ultimately what makes it divisive. For some, it’s too careful, too recognizable, too restrained. For others, that same restraint feels refreshing — a reminder that tension doesn’t always need escalation to work. What’s undeniable is that audiences showed up in force. Whether viewers loved it, liked it, or simply wanted to see how it ended, Unfamiliar became a conversation piece through sheer momentum.
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For years, I’ve been looking for the perfect found footage comedy, with mixed results. The Creep franchise is the closest I’ve come, and I’m beyond glad it’s slowly becoming a media empire that explores morbid humor through its found footage delivery. Mark Duplass is a picture perfect psycho, and his sense of menace pushes the franchise to hilarious extremes. While Creep (2015), its sequel, Creep 2 (2017), and its television spinoff, The Creep Tapes (2024 to present) lean into comedy, it’s still a horror franchise at its core. It’s close, but not quite what I was looking for.
This brings me to 2022’s Deadstream, which scratched that years-long itch so well that I wish I had clicked on it sooner while browsing Netflix. The problem is that I don’t read reviews because I don’t want them influencing my own. If I had, I would have found exactly what I was looking for much sooner than this past weekend.

Deadstream is inherently obnoxious and over the top, parodying streaming and prank bro culture so convincingly that you’ll feel like you’re watching the real thing. Husband and wife team Joseph and Vanessa Winter must have exposed themselves to countless hours of YouTube brainrot to pull this off, and it shows through their co-writing and directing efforts.
After having his channel demonetized for a cruel prank involving the homeless that lands him in serious trouble, Shawn Ruddy (Joseph Winter), the personality behind the Wrath of Shawn YouTube channel, decides it’s time to fire the GoPros back up and embark on his most ambitious project to date. Having gone on record saying he’s genuinely afraid of haunted houses, he resolves to livestream his trip to Death Manor, which is supposedly haunted by the evil spirit of Mildred Pratt.

Going all in, Shawn pulls the spark plugs from his car, throws his keys down a sewer grate, breaks into the house, and sets up shop. He mounts cameras in what he believes are the most haunted rooms and immediately starts testing his luck. He conducts a séance, destroys what appears to be a precious artifact, and runs around with a camera strapped to his head while documenting everything on one of the many iPads he brought with him. He also makes sure to plug his sponsors whenever the opportunity presents itself.
When one of his fans, Chrissy (Melanie Stone), shows up at the property, his viewers encourage him to keep exploring with her. Shawn soon realizes her presence will cause far more problems than he anticipated, especially since he promised his sponsors he’d be doing this alone. After reciting a mysterious Latin phrase at Chrissy’s urging, he has reason to believe he actually conjured Mildred’s evil spirit. What started as a clout chasing stunt becomes the ultimate test of his will and integrity as the stream takes a sinister, supernatural turn that even he cannot stage.

Lesser found footage horror movies often stumble in the production department. There’s nothing more infuriating than characters recording on iPhones while transitions still crackle with VHS era static. Deadstream avoids this technological tomfoolery by leaning into modern streaming logic. Shawn is tech savvy, uses high-end GoPros, and essentially sets up a closed circuit system on his iPad.
We get glimpses of the house’s floor plan from this digital vantage point, while the GoPro strapped to Shawn’s head captures his immediate reactions. Across all devices, we see exactly what Shawn is experiencing, and it’s immersive enough to feel like a real livestream.

What really pulled me in, though, is Shawn himself. He’s irritating in the best way. Loud, rude, constantly talking smack to his audience in real time, and completely disrespectful of his surroundings because he’s so focused on his brand that he doesn’t yet grasp how serious his situation will become. Even when he takes what appears to be a supernatural beating, he laughs it off and keeps romping through the property. At one point, he tapes a GoPro to a Slim Jim because he’s trapped in a compromising position and has run out of tripods. It’s classic live streamer behavior pushed to its most ridiculous extreme.
If you’re looking for a straight up found footage comedy, Deadstream is it. There are genuinely effective jump scares here, but its real charm comes from Joseph Winter’s Shawn Ruddy, who even recorded his own theme music to congratulate himself for his brilliant idea to livestream inside a haunted house.


As of this writing, Deadstream is streaming on Netflix.
Disney Channel’s original series Even Stevens premiered in June 2000 — and more than two decades later, some of its stars have gone on to achieve big dreams.
The family sitcom aired for three seasons between 2000 and 2003, coming to an end when it reached the network’s 65-episode limit. Each episode followed the eccentric Stevens family, focusing on the total opposite personalities of the two younger children, Ren (Christy Carlson Romano) and Louis (Shia LaBeouf). The cast came together once more for the Even Stevens Movie, which premiered in June 2003 and acted as the series finale.
Though it was short-lived, the Disney series was LaBeouf’s breakout role, earning him the 2003 Emmy for Outstanding Performer in a Children’s Series.
“I was an ordinary kid, for real, in an extraordinary situation,” LaBeouf recalled to The Hollywood Reporter in October 2019 of growing up on the Disney show.
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