Matlock‘s Jason Ritter teased how the hit series will change after the season 2 finale ended on a surprising note, which included multiple arrests.

During the Thursday, April 23, episode of the hit CBS series, Matty (Kathy Bates) and Olympia (Skye P. Marshall) briefly thought all hope was lost when it came to their mission to take down Senior (Beau Bridges). The last part of the two-episode special turned things up a notch with Julian (Ritter) finding a way to get his father to admit to his wrongdoing, which led to the DOJ arriving at Jacobson Moore.

The government officials ultimately arrested Senior and the rest of the lawyers who contributed to the WellBrexa document being covered up. Julian ended up a casualty in the takedown and was handcuffed as well, while Matty and Olympia happily walked away from the building and made plans for their future of solving cases together.

“One of the things that has been driving Julian his whole life is this push and pull of wanting his father’s approval and thinking there’s some magic number of money he can have or some mount of power that will make his dad [like him],” Ritter, 46, exclusively told Us Weekly about Julian’s sacrifice. “That’s such a sad thing to be chasing.”

He continued: “On the other hand, he has a real loathing for some of the elements of his dad’s character. And from the beginning, we have known that Julian does not want to be the kind of dad to his kids that Senior was to him. One of the things he can’t stand about his father is that he gets away with everything. So is he just going to let him get away with everything just to avoid his consequences?”

Ritter was thrilled to see how far Julian had come as a person.

“Just the fact that he decides that accepting consequences is the right thing because he wants to teach his children to be able to take accountability and apologize,” he noted. “He makes a decision at the expense of his comfort for the next however long because it’s the right thing — and he wants to pass on those lessons to his kids.”

For the actor, it was exciting to be put “through the wringer” in the finale, adding, “Part 1 of the finale ends on with all being lost, But one of the things in the show that is so exciting to people and inspiring to people is Matty being underestimated but coming out on top and and winning against the big guy. I really was satisfied by the fact that Senior is actually getting arrested — and not only him — but all of the rot from the top is being removed. It’s super satisfying. I wish that would happen more in real life but now at least we can watch it happen on TV and be happy about it.”

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Julian’s fate remained unclear after he was arrested, but the actor pointed out that the possibilities are endless.

“He has access to some wonderful lawyers but maybe some of [season 3] is in the law firm and the other half of the show is Julian and Senior on the prison block,” he quipped. “One of the things that I’ve learned in this period of time is that the writers on this show are so wonderful and will always find an exciting new way forward.”

When asked if Julian could make a pivot from law to being a private investigator, he joked, “I would just have my little office with my venetian blinds and my whiskey. … I don’t know if Julian’s going to be able to work as a lawyer anymore but maybe he can be the guy getting Hunter and Sarah their coffee and the roles have been reversed?”

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Regardless, Ritter is on the edge of his seat for what comes next — especially now that the show will return midseason to have more time to introduce a new larger story line outside of the week-to-week cases.

“I know there will be another overarching mystery that they have to solve but [I am not sure] whether it’s tangentially connected,” he told Us. “I know the [WellBrexa] story line is basically complete.”

Matlock has been renewed for season 3 and is streaming on Paramount+.

Jaafar Jackson is hitting pause on his music ambitions, at least for now, as he pivots toward building a full-time acting career.

The rising star, who recently stepped into the role of his uncle Michael Jackson in the recently released biopic “Michael,” revealed he’s stepping away from singing just as fans were expecting a bigger push into music.

The decision has disappointed many supporters, who viewed him as the natural heir to the Jackson family’s pop legacy. In the meantime, his first-ever film continues to draw backlash from critics, with some describing the film’s portrayal as overly sanitized.

Following the release of “Michael,” Jaafar has been getting candid about his future, and it may not include music at all.

The nephew of Michael Jackson admitted he’s ready to wind down his singing career, despite fans eagerly awaiting a full debut project following his early singles “Got Me Singing” and “Confused.”

During a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” he was pressed on whether more music was on the way after his breakout role in “Michael.”

Jaafar didn’t exactly leave room for hope. While he spoke warmly about his love for music, he admitted that portraying his legendary uncle on stage made him feel like he had already reached the highest level of artistic expression, and anything that followed might not measure up.

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Fans Split Over Jaafar Jackson’s Career Pivot

The internet didn’t land on one side. Some fans saw the move as a smart pivot, while others couldn’t hide their disappointment at the idea of losing him as a performer.

One X user admitted the decision caught them off guard, suggesting Jaafar may be trying to avoid inevitable comparisons to Michael. “Maybe he thinks people will say he isn’t good enough and will always be compared to MJ instead of continuing the Jackson legacy,” they wrote, before adding that acting could still work out in his favor.

Others were more sentimental, pointing to his vocal ability and the untapped potential. “He has such a gorgeous voice, it would be great to hear him sing again, maybe even collab with artists like Tyla,” another fan shared.

Inside Jaafar Jackson’s Transformation Into Michael

Jaafar is also shedding light on what it really took to step into the shoes of one of music’s most iconic figures. During his appearance on “Jennifer Hudson,” the actor revealed that preparing to portray Michael went far beyond rehearsals and choreography.

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The 29-year-old revealed that he was given access to some of the King of Pop’s personal diaries and journals, material that helped him understand a side of the global superstar many never saw. According to him, the writings revealed just how “deeply sensitive” Michael was, particularly when it came to world events, and how intentionally he used his music to unite people.

The role also became a family effort. Jaafar explained that stories from relatives, including his father, grandmother, and extended family, played a key part in shaping his performance.

‘Michael’ Biopic Hit With ‘Sanitized’ Claims

The conversation around “Michael” hasn’t been entirely positive, with critics questioning how the film handles the late pop icon’s most controversial chapters.

Some reviewers argue the project leans too heavily into celebration, stopping short of fully grappling with the allegations that shadowed Michael’s life and legacy. Legal constraints reportedly shaped that approach after production uncovered a non-disclosure agreement tied to past accusations, which limited how certain figures and events could be portrayed on screen.

A review of the film on The Guardian described it as “rammed with every music-movie cliché” and more like a drawn-out montage than a fully realized story.

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Another Critic Slams ‘Michael’ As ‘Soulless’

The criticism didn’t stop there, with another reviewer taking an even harsher stance on “Michael.”

Writing for The Independent, critic Clarisse Loughrey labeled the film a “ghoulish, soulless cash grab,” arguing it blurs the line between storytelling and commercial product. She pointed to a broader wave of music biopics in recent years, suggesting “Michael” leans too heavily on replication rather than depth.

According to Loughrey, the film largely recreates the most recognizable moments from Michael Jackson’s career without digging into the person behind them.

D4vd has now been accused of having a “significant” amount of child sex abuse images on his phone and iCloud account.

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D4vd Has Been Accused Of Having A “Significant” Amount Of Child Sex Abuse Images On His iPhone & iCloud

According to the New York Post, on Thursday, April 23, D4vd appeared in court for his preliminary hearing. This time, prosecutors reported that they discovered a “‘significant’ amount of child pornography on the singer’s iPhone after conducting a search of the device.”

Specifically, investigators reportedly “gathered 40 terabytes of data,” apparently from his device. Additionally, prosecutors also revealed they conducted a wiretap of his phone. Furthermore, prosecutors revealed they plan to hand over “bodycam video, DNA trace evidence, property reports, vehicle reports, photographs,” and forensic reports to D4vd’s legal team.

Per the outlet, D4vd will be back in court on April 29. Per Fox 11 Los Angeles, it remains unclear whether prosecutors will pursue the death penalty against the singer.

Social Media Reacts To Reports Of Child Sex Abuse Images On His iPhone & iCloud

Social media users reacted to the reports of child sex abuse images on D4vd’s phone in TSR’s comment section.

More On D4vd’s Case & The Death Of Celeste Rivas Hernandez

As The Shade Room previously reported, D4vd was arrested earlier this month in connection with the September 2025 discovery of the body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Additionally, he was held without bail, and his mugshot was released in the following days. Simultaneously, D4vd was also charged with first-degree murder of the 14-year-old, along with “lewd and lascivious sexual acts with an individual under 14 years of age,” and “mutilating human remains.”

In the days that followed, charging documents revealed that D4vd engaged in continuous sexual abuse of Hernandez between September 2023 and September 2024, per The Shade Room. Then, on or about April 23, 2025, he allegedly killed the teen. Then, on or about May 5, he allegedly mutilated her body.

Earlier this week, the autopsy for Celeste Rivas Hernandez was released, revealing that her body was missing two fingers and that she died from multiple penetrating injuries. Additionally, the autopsy release prompted a statement from the Hernandez family.

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Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Animal Control, Season 4, Episode 12

After 12 episodes, Animal Control Season 4 came to a close on Thursday night following the ACOOTY (aka “Animal Control Officer of the Year”) Awards, which, of course, turns into complete chaos the second Joel McHale’s Frank Shaw and Templeton Dudge (Gerry Dee) go head-to-head for the prestigious honor. Naturally, there’s sabotage, stolen speeches, relationship revelations, and somehow Frank ends up taking his shirt off and winning anyway. But the real story is never just the frantic energy felt by its Northwest Seattle Division crew. Instead, it’s that quiet hotel room moment between Frank and Victoria (Grace Palmer) that suddenly gets way more real than expected. Even McHale kind of dodges that near-kiss moment, joking with Collider, “Well… wait till season 5,” before admitting he totally sidestepped the question.

At the same time, the finale flips the entire power dynamic on its head. As it goes, Templeton becomes the new animal control director by episode’s end after Emily (Vella Lovell) and Shred (Michael Rowland)’s relationship comes to light at the worst possible time during the awards. The entire fiasco turns into instant nightmare fuel for Frank, who probably sums it up as, “You got to be f—ing kidding me,” per McHale.

And that’s the energy going into Season 5 for the Fox sitcom, where everything gets worse in the funniest way possible. With a finale that somehow balances emotional payoff with total disaster, McHale breaks down “Golden Moose and Wiener Dogs,” admitting just how close Frank and Victoria really came to crossing that line, how chaotic things could get now that Emily is suspended and under investigation for an HR violation, and what it all means for Season 5. On top of the shenanigans that will no doubt ensue in the milestone season, McHale admits to Collider he’s secretly trying to turn Animal Control into a full-on Community reunion tour before the movie finally happens.

Joel McHale Sidesteps Frank and Victoria’s Future After the ‘Animal Control’ Finale

The actor teases Season 5, praises Grace Palmer, and jokes about Hugh Jackman joining the Fox comedy.

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COLLIDER: Congrats on the Season 4 finale of Animal Control! Getting right into it, Frank and Victoria — I love those two. I’m wondering for you, how careful does the show have to be with them so that you don’t lose what makes that dynamic work? Because I feel like what we saw was so close to something, and it was like a Ross and Rachel thing, but then we end up not having it, and now we’re going to wait for Season 5.

JOEL MCHALE: See? How can I sidestep this? Well, getting to work with Grace. I mean, she’s a freaking movie star, so that’s really easy. And she’s so fucking, oh, excuse me.

You can say that.

McHALE: No, she’s so fucking funny. So in those scenes, it’s one of those things where you know your lines, and then you see what the little crackle is of the scene. And then yeah, she’s one of those folks that always… She always brings it. I was like, dang. So I’m like, Grace, geez, you were so damn good. And so she’s going to hear this, you’re like, “Man, that’s so nice of you to say.” So what am I going to say? I’ll be like, “Well, wait till Season 5.” That was a terrible answer. I sidestepped, and then I didn’t even answer.

That’s classic Joel.

McHALE: It was really fun to ride around those horses. It was really fun.

Yeah. The horse scene was so cute, too. And then Parker had to come and ruin things, but I do love Josh Segarra. He’s really amazing! I was going to ask, though, after what we see in this finale, going forward into Season 5, how big a turning point can you tease that would be for the rest of what people can expect? Because again, this is a postmortem, so you could say some things.

McHALE: All the animals start talking.

That’s good. It’s like the Sheep Detectives. I watched it this week, and it’s really good, and the sheep are just talking. It’s very good.

McHALE: Wait, Sheep Detectives?!

Have you not seen trailers for The Sheep Detectives?

McHALE: No. [Laughs]

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It’s so good. Where have you been? It’s like a new movie with Hugh Jackman where he gets… It’s not a spoiler, but in the trailer, they show he gets murdered, and his sheep have to… His flock needs to figure out who murdered him. And then they pair up with Nicholas Braun, who’s a cop in a small British town. It’s a very good movie—

McHALE: Sounds great. It sounds as out there as Being John Malkovich in the best way. That’s awesome. Wow. Well, I will say Nicholas Braun will be a part of Season 5. No, he will not.

I know that’s not true…

McHALE: No, but Hugh Jackman’s coming in for a four-episode arc.

Okay.

McHALE: I mean, we’re pitching him. We’re pitching him now.

Sure, well, I would love to have him singing on the show.

McHALE: So you’re saying this Sheep Detective thing is pretty similar to Succession?

Yes. They all wear suits, and they basically… well, Logan Roy is like the big sheep.

McHALE: They ride around in private helicopters?

Yes, they do. I need to see sheep in helicopters now. [Laughs]

McHALE: Boy, I don’t have a very good answer, but I’m going to do the same thing that was like, I’m really excited we got a Season 5. And I think the thing is, I think with comedies, you never know how it’s going to gel, and it’s gelled just great. So I’m so lucky to be on it. And now, yes. And hopefully Ken will come back. Ken? We’ll get you a castle.

Joel McHale Says Templeton’s ‘Animal Control’ Takeover Will Drive Frank “Out of His Mind”

McHale teases a chaotic Season 5 shakeup, Gerry Dee’s return, and a few possible Capybaras.

So then, ending the season with Templeton potentially in charge now, I feel like that flips the dynamic. And obviously it sucks for Emily, and I think it sucks more for Frank, though. How big of a shakeup can you tease for Season 5?

McHALE: I wouldn’t be surprised if Templeton doesn’t accidentally burn the whole place down. Boy, yeah. I mean, Gerry Dee, man. He’s so freakishly funny. And from the great city of Toronto. But this is a good question because they’re writing Season 5 right now. So I’d like him to go on to be like he becomes mayor of the city, and it just drives Frank even more out of his mind. He’s so funny to work with, and he’s so good. And yeah, boy, heavyweights. Yeah. And then Kyla Pratt was in there, who was just unreal, and their dynamic together was so good. And yeah, it was so funny.

So, what do you think Frank’s mindset is now, especially in those final moments of the episode where he finds out Templeton is in that position?

McHALE: Probably, “You got to be fucking kidding me.” Like, “Oh, fuck, you’ve got to be kidding me.” I cannot … He’s always burdened because I think he kind of wants to be. He’s always like, “Can you believe this? These things that are all happening.” But at the same time, it’s going to drive him out of his mind. I hope there’s probably a scene where he gets driven out of his mind, but getting to play against Gerry, Kyla, I mean, having that dynamic set up is pretty darn fun. And you throw in a Capybara or a couple more lemurs, and we’re off to the races. And thank you for watching it. You’re very kind.

It’s a great season — you definitely take off your shirt a lot this season. But, like, good for you.

McHALE: Oh, yeah. [Laughs] I did starve a lot. There was a lot of starvation. I was cutting every day. A lot of plucking. A lot of plucking.

McHale jokes about Donald Glover joining the Fox comedy and gives a vague update on the long-awaited movie.

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I will say after having Jim Rash on the show, who was so good, and then Ken—

McHALE: He was so good. … [addresses PR on the call: Oh, Hayley, can we have Jim back? Can you let all the powers that be know because his character was so fun? Thanks!] It’s funny for us to have somebody, like the entire city’s office supplies it being controlled because Jim is a real — I mean, he’s a savant and getting to see just a different side of him that he can play. It was so funny. And he runs this place that just has gigantic dudes in tank tops. Yeah, it makes me so happy.

I was laughing when the guy kept repeating everything he said, and he was like, “Just stop doing that.” It’s so good.

McHALE: So good.

But I was going to ask, though, will you try to sneak in more Community reunions on the show before the movie even comes out? Because I feel like that’s a possibility at this rate. [Laughs]

McHALE: Yeah. Donald is doing another theme song for Animal Control.

Right.

McHALE: He’s playing Yoshi [from Super Mario] next year, which technically is an animal. Yeah, that’s the goal. When every Community cast member has been on the show, that will be… It’s like The Lord of the Rings, where all the rings are together. Look, that’s a good question. I want to… Hey, Community cast members, if you can come on the show, that would be great. You hear that? [addresses PR: Hayley, can you tell them? That would be great, thanks!]

OK, well, now I have to ask: what is the update for the Community movie? Are we—

McHALE: We’ve shot three. We’ve shot all three.

Umm, ok…

McHALE: We just shot there. We just keep shooting. I think we’re going to shoot it this year. So that’s what, yeah, it’s going to happen. [Laughs] I know that’s extremely vague, but I think we’re doing it this year.

I just was like, how many years has it been since it was announced? And I was like, I don’t know.

McHALE: Five? Has it been four?

I think four, like 2022, it was announced.

McHALE: Yeah, this thing they take… It’s all animated in Claymation, and we’re doing stop-motion, so it takes a while.

Yes, it’s from the Wallace and Gromit people. I know it takes a very long time.

McHALE: Right.

Well, I just really want that movie before World War III breaks out, God forbid, because the way things are going…

McHALE: [Laughs] Actually, it’s a very good goal. Oh, my Lord.

This interview was abridged for length and clarity — and PR can confirm to Collider that there are no ‘Community’ reunions happening on Season 5 (yet).

Animal Control is now streaming on Hulu.

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Billie Eilish is taking fans back in time with a series of social media posts that highlight her longtime admiration for Justin Bieber. The photos and videos offer a glimpse into her early years as a devoted fan, showing that her connection to the singer began long before her own rise to global fame.

The throwback post comes several days after Bieber brought Eilish on stage during his Coachella set, leaving her visibly overwhelmed with joy.

On April 23, Billie Eilish took to Instagram to share throwback photos and videos from her Belieber era with her 125 million followers. “Don’t talk to me,” the 24-year-old singer captioned the post.

The first photo shows a younger Eilish dressed in a rainbow, sequined halter dress paired with Converse high tops as she posed in her room with her hands on her hips. Behind her, the wall is decked with Justin Bieber posters.

The second slide showed a whiteboard where Eilish wrote alternate lyrics to Aqua’s “Barbie Girl,” changing them to, “I’m a Bieber girl / in a Bieber world / It’s Biebertastic / Let’s Bieber blast it…” On the lower portion of the board, she wrote details about Bieber’s day of birth, including the date, exact time, the hospital where he was born, the floor and room number, and the doctor’s name.

The Singer Wrote Justin Beiber A Note

Other photos featured Eilish wearing Bieber merch, and one was a photo of her cellphone case with the “Baby” singer posing with a backward ball cap sans shirt. Eilish also posted a message she wrote Bieber on February 28, 2014, a few days before his 20th birthday. In it, she called him “SEXY,” “sweet,” “hilarious,” and “AN AMAZING PERSON.”

“No words can explain how much I love you!!! If you only knew I existed… I have always been a belieber and I will always be!!!” Eilish wrote, adding red heart emojis. The last slide was a video clip of Eilish dancing to the song “Confident” from Bieber’s second compilation album, “Journals,” released in 2013.

Billie Eilish Is A Proud Belieber

The “Birds of a Feather” singer has always been vocal about her love for Bieber, even saying that one of the reasons she wanted to be famous was to be “closer” to him. In an interview with Samya Hafsaoui for the Netherlands talk show “De Wereld Draait Door” in 2019, Eilish said, “The only time that I really was like, ‘I wanna be famous,’ I only wanted to be famous so I could be closer to Justin Bieber.”

In one video clip that went viral, a young Eilish said she “cried so hard,” adding, “I’m worried that when I get a boyfriend, I won’t wanna be with him because I actually love Justin Bieber more.”

The Two Singers First Met In 2019

It was at Coachella 2019 when Eilish first met Bieber in person. A then 17-year-old Eilish was watching Ariana Grande’s set as Bieber stared at her from a few feet away. The “When the Party’s Over Singer” stayed in place for a few moments, seemingly starstruck, before sharing a long and emotional hug with her idol. Their first interaction was included in her 2021 documentary, “Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry.”

Following their meeting, Eilish collaborated with Bieber on a remix of her song “Bad Guy,” which featured a verse from the “Sorry” singer. In a 2020 interview with Zane Lowe, Bieber talked about his bond with Eilish and how he feels protective of her, especially since he knew how difficult it was to be a young artist under the spotlight.

Bieber got emotional as he said, “I don’t want her to go through anything I went through… I don’t wish that upon anybody. So if she ever needs me, I’m a call away.”

Billie Eilish’s Coachella Moment With Justin Bieber

Eilish’s throwback post was shared nearly a week after she shared the stage with Bieber at Coachella. On the second weekend of the music festival, Eilish was in the crowd with Bieber’s wife, Hailey, who then ushered her away from the VIP section and brought her toward the stage. Bieber serenaded Eilish with the song “One Less Lonely Girl,” and the latter was visibly emotional.

Following the sweet surprise, Eilish’s mother, Maggie Baird, took to Instagram to show her appreciation for the “most touching moment ever.” “I’m so grateful to Justin Bieber for the kindness he has shown Billie and to our whole family and to Hailey who makes so many things wonderful and possible,” Baird wrote.

Offset is recovering following a shooting incident in early April, and despite getting injured, the rapper has shown no signs of slowing down. In an interview, he spoke about staying focused and continuing to move forward despite what happened, emphasizing his resilience and steady mindset as he works through the aftermath and stays committed to his career.

Offset, real name Kiari Kendrell Cephus, was a guest on the “Creators Inc. Podcast” episode released on April 23, and he briefly talked about his shooting with host Andy Bachman.

At the beginning of the interview, Offset was hooked to a B complex IV, with Bachman explaining that he and the Migos rapper always get an IV drip. As the host said, the interview was conducted just six days after Offset was shot in Florida. “And now you’re here in L.A. How the hell did you even get here?” he asked.

“You got to keep pushing. Like the Energizer Bunny, man. Keep this sh-t pushing,” Offset said, adding that he has no time to slow down. “The show don’t ever stop at the end of the day. I was blessed enough to be able to still move. So, I’m still moving,” he said.

The Rapper Doesn’t Need Anyone’s Pity

Offset shared that he was in L.A. working on an upcoming album. At one point, Bachman asked the rapper to give an insight into what was going on in his mind, especially since he didn’t take a break and went back into the grind after he was shot. “Gladiator mentality, man,” Offset said, adding that he just focused on working on his music.

“All the other sh-t was just like distractions and just getting in the way of just doing sh-t,” he said. Offset alluded to the shooting as “being in the wrong place at the wrong time,” adding, “The grind don’t stop, bro. I don’t want nobody to feel sorry for me or no sh-t like that. People get shot everyday, bro.”

Offset said that despite his injury, he could still “keep pushing,” and that’s exactly what he did following the shooting.

Offset Was Shot In The Hip

Elsewhere in the interview, Bachman noted that he must be grateful to wake up knowing that he has all his arms, legs, and “pee pee” all intact. “By the way, as soon as you got shot, you must have been like, ‘Check the pee pee.’” With a laugh, Offset answered, “No I knew I was straight on that. I just got hit in my hip.”

On April 6, Offset’s representative confirmed that the rapper had been shot outside a casino in Florida. At that time, the rep said he was being treated at a hospital and was in stable condition. Days later, as The Blast reported, Offset took to social media to update his fans. He shared photos of himself by a pool wearing a camo outfit and Supreme slippers. “God is Good Thank you,” he captioned the post.

The FBI Said The Migos Rapper Was Targeted

On April 14, the FBI stated that Offset was targeted by a “large group” of people who attempted to rob the rapper outside the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood near Miami, Florida. An unnamed individual reportedly attempted to steal Offset’s watch from his wrist, but was unsuccessful. During the incident, one shot was fired and hit the rapper’s hip.

The suspect then immediately fled the scene in two separate SUVs, going in different directions, but two people were detained in connection with the incident. One of them is Lil Tjay, who was arrested in connection with an altercation that happened prior to Offset being shot. Lil Tjay was charged with operating a vehicle without a license and disorderly conduct, but he was released after posting bond. Per his lawyer, he was not in possession of a gun at the time of the incident.

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Offset Performed Just Days After The Shooting

After spending four days in the hospital, Offset returned to work, performing at the University of Arkansas’ Rowfest on April 11, per PEOPLE. The rapper was wheeled onto the stage and met with loud cheers from the crowd. He stood up, giving the impression that he had not been in the hospital just a day prior.

Despite still recovering, he delivered an energetic set, engaging with fans and performing some of his biggest hits. On Instagram Stories, Offset’s mother, Latabia Woodward, said, “Six days ago, my son was shot. Four days later, he was released from the hospital. Last night, he was on a stage doing what he loves to do. He is a miracle walking. That is God’s grace, that is God’s mercy.”

When it comes to creatives who are synonymous with one genre, few are clearer examples than Guy Ritchie‘s love for the gangster drama. From Snatch to The Gentlemen, Ritchie has seemingly explored every facet of the criminal underworld one could think of. When MobLand first premiered on Paramount+, viewers wondered if the creator would be able to shock and compel once again. Yet, MobLand has proven to be one of the best projects Ritchie has worked on, both as executive producer and director. With a stacked cast that makes each character feel fully realized and vital against the backdrop of an unflinchingly brutal world, it’s no surprise that viewers are still flocking to binge the show nearly a year after its first season premiered.

What Is ‘MobLand’ About?

MobLand may feel like an ensemble series at times due to its large cast, but the true protagonist is Tom Hardy‘s Harry, a fixer for the Harrigan crime family. With the cutthroat Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan) at the helm and his manipulative and bloodthirsty wife, Maeve (Helen Mirren), by his side, the Harrigans are a feared family throughout London, making Conrad’s trust in Harry an instant sign of respect. When the Harrigans go to war with rival Ritchie Stevenson (Geoff Bell), due to the actions of the despicable Eddie Harrigan (Anson Boom), their strong foundation, along with their overall grip on the city, threatens to break.

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Conrad and Maeve’s son and Harry’s best friend, Kevin (Paddy Considine), tries to limit the destruction and violence while undergoing an intensely painful personal journey related to his past, while Kevin’s son, Eddie (Anson Boon), is one of the main instigators of the family, desperate to prove himself. Alongside them are Seraphina (Mandeep Dhillon), Conrad’s illegitimate child, who is despised by Maeve, and Brendan (Daniel Betts), who could be considered the Fredo (John Cazale) of the Harrigan family. The Harrigans all live under Conrad’s influence, and Harry is caught between trying to remain a trusted employee and never truly being considered a member of the family. Every character in MobLand is given rich layers, making each subplot feel key as the overall story hooks you.

‘MobLand’ Is Brutal in the Best Way Possible

In every gangster story, whether Goodfellas or The Godfather, the characters are always eventually shown to be immoral thugs. However, MobLand truly emphasizes its world’s merciless nature, making the series truly thrilling to watch. You never know whose head will end up on the chopping block next; sympathetic and arguably innocent characters, like Jan (Joanne Froggatt), Harry’s wife, and Bella (Lara Pulver), Kevin’s wife, are constantly put in harm’s way.

This decision to break a key rule of other gangster narratives, in which civilians are treated as no-go zones, ultimately sets MobLand apart. It also positions Harry as one of the show’s most reasonable figures and makes his acts of violence more palatable. As a result, the series elicits dynamic reactions: viewers are disgusted by Eddie, Maeve, and Conrad, while enjoying Harry’s more restrained yet highly competent methods, whether he’s dismantling an entire operation when necessary or merely using his intimidating stare to bring someone under his control. No matter which character you’re watching, though, there are no scenes in MobLand that you won’t have a visceral reaction to. With Season 2 having wrapped filming this month, now is the perfect time to binge MobLand Season 1 and find out why crime may pay on a financial level, but the moral cost is ultimately bankrupting.

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Release Date

March 30, 2025

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Paramount+

Directors

Daniel Syrkin

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The zombie genre has seen a resurgence in recent times, thanks to The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, and Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later, among others. There is an odd satisfaction in watching a protagonist go up against a horde of brain-eating creatures and coming out on top. With many filmmakers riding the wave with their own spin, fans are spoiled for choice.

Star Wars icon Daisy Ridley’s latest film, We Bury the Dead, tackles zombies but also brings in the psychological thriller angle and empathy that make it stand out. We follow Ava (Ridley), who joins a body-retrieval unit while grappling with personal grief to search for her husband after a US military weapon accidentally triggers a disaster in Tasmania, turning the deceased into violent, reanimated, undead “shamblers”. While most people will think of high-octane action, the Zak Hilditch-directed film provides a slow-burning drama wrapped in themes of grief and closure. The film also sees zombies in a more empathetic light, like 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, as they are framed as once-loved human beings. However, it has divided audiences as seen in its Rotten Tomatoes score: 88% from critics and 46% from audiences.

The feature is a decent watch, already making waves on PVOD, with Ridley’s performanceuniversally appreciated. The movie also cast Brenton Thwaites as Clay, Mark Coles Smith as Riley, Kym Jackson as Lt. Wilkie, Matt Whelan as Mitch, Chloe Hurst as Katie, Deanna Cooney as Bianca, Salme Geransar as Private Clarkson, and many others. For fans who’d like to check out the film, it’s a good time. We Bury the Dead is finally coming to Hulu on May 8. Furthermore, it will also be released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on July 8.

Where Will We See Daisy Ridley Next?

Ridley is well known for playing Rey in Star Wars, and her return to the franchise is imminent in a standalone movie. While the updates are far and few, she previously teased, “I think the story will be wonderful. I think the wait will be worthwhile. I think it will be a discovery, as all roles are, of where Rey is when we meet her again.” Further, she’ll also be seen in Ti West’s Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, where she’ll share the screen with Johnny Depp, Sam Claflin, and more. Then there is Stelana Kliris’ Me vs. Me, Pierre Morel’s The Good Samaritan, which also stars Josh Duhamel and Sharlto Copley.

Meanwhile, check out We Bury the Dead when it drops on Hulu on May 8. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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January 2, 2026

Runtime

95 minutes

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Zak Hilditch

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Zak Hilditch

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Grant Sputore, Joshua Harris, Kelvin Munro, Mark Fasano, Ross M. Dinerstein

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2026 kicked off strongly for young adult book-to-screen adaptations with the release of Finding Her Edge on Netflix earlier in January. Now, nearly five months into the year, fans are eagerly anticipating several more releases, with the most high-profile being The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, which is slated to hit theaters this November. Another equally exciting title—arguably Netflix’s most anticipated YA adaptation of the year — is the final Heartstopper movie, which has now officially received a premiere date.

Titled Heartstopper Forever, the coming-of-age movie is a feature-length finale to the Netflix hit rather than a fourth season. Heartstopper Forever is directed by Wash Westmoreland and written by Alice Oseman, who created the near-perfect teen series, which premiered in 2022. The film is an adaptation of the sixth volume of Oseman’s Heartstopper graphic novel series, which follows Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), two teenagers whose friendship at Truham Grammar School develops into a romantic relationship.

Heartstopper last aired in October 2024, when all of its Season 3 episodes were released. Now, nearly two years later, fans will finally see Nick and Charlie’s love story come to a close—hopefully on a satisfying note. With that said, Heartstopper Forever is set to premiere on Netflix on July 17, 2026. Alongside the release date announcement, the streamer shared a short video compilation highlighting the cast’s journey throughout the seasons. Kit Connor and Joe Locke will reprise their roles as Nick and Charlie, while also serving as executive producers on the film. William Gao, Yasmin Finney, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, Tobie Donovan, Jenny Walser, Rhea Norwood, and Leila Khan also star.

Will ‘Heartsopper’ End on a Satisfying Note?

Heartstopper Forever will pick up directly from the Season 3 finale, which saw the lead couple – like some of their friends – take the relationship to a new level. As teased in the film’s synopsis, Nick and Charlie are inseparable. Still, as Nick prepares to leave for university and Charlie finds new independence at school, the reality of a long-distance relationship begins to weigh on them. Doubts take hold, and their relationship faces its biggest challenge yet. Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on. Can first loves really last forever?

The final Heartstopper entry arrives on Netflix this summer.

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2022 – 2024-00-00

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Alice Oseman

Directors

euros lyn, Andy Newbery

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Alice Oseman

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