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Tom Hardy has starred in plenty of big projects over the last few years, but few have picked up as much steam and developed the same level of audience as MobLand. Hardy’s stardom is certainly part of what helped draw people to the show in the first place, but MobLand also features other stars like Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren at the front to draw an even more vast audience. If that wasn’t enough, Paramount recruited tenured action and crime thriller director Guy Ritchie to direct several episodes of MobLand. He also produces the show, and while it’s primarily written by Ronan Bennett, Ritchie is said to be heavily involved with the creative direction of the series. Bennett also recently wrote the first season of The Day of the Jackal, the Peacock original spy series based on the writings that inspired Reacher.

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Paramount renewed MobLand for a second season not long after the conclusion of the first, and only a few months later, cameras were rolling on the sophomore season of the Hardy and Brosnan-led crime drama. Production on MobLand Season 2 wrapped earlier this year, and while Paramount has still yet to assign the show a spot on the release calendar, it is expected to premiere before the end of this year. However, MobLand fans have been dealt a massive blow as it’s being reported that Tom Hardy has officially been fired from his role as Harry Da Souza in the show. Hardy will be seen in the second season since it has already wrapped, but if MobLand is picked up for Season 3 and beyond, Hardy will not be back in the role. It’s unclear if the role will be recast or written out entirely.

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Which Action Hero Would Be
Your Perfect Partner?
Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt

Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.

🎖️Rambo

🍸James Bond

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🏺Indiana Jones

🔧John McClane

🎭Ethan Hunt

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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner?
The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.

ASomeone who already has three contingency plans running and is calmly working through all of them.
BSomeone who reads the terrain instinctively and knows exactly how to use it against the enemy.
CSomeone who keeps their nerve and their sense of humour when everything is falling apart.
DSomeone who knows the history of wherever we are and what we’re walking into.
ESomeone with the right contact, the right cover identity, and the right exit already arranged.

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02

You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel?
How you get there is half the mission.

AOn foot through terrain no one else would attempt — I move where vehicles can’t follow.
BOn a motorcycle, a cargo plane, or anything else that gets me there before I think too hard about it.
CIn something that belongs to someone else — borrowed, stolen, or improvised under fire.
DFirst class, with a cover identity and a gadget that does something I won’t explain until it’s needed.
EBy whatever means are available — I’ve driven, flown, and once arrived by camel. The destination matters, not the method.

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03

You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do?
This is when you find out what someone is really made of.

ADisappears into the environment, flanks them silently, and ends it before I’ve reloaded.
BCracks a one-liner, grabs a fire extinguisher or a chair, and improvises something that somehow works.
CProduces a gadget specifically designed for this exact scenario and uses it with infuriating precision.
DPulls out a whip, a pistol, and an archaeological insight that somehow gets us out alive.
ENeutralises the threat with maximum efficiency and minimum words — they were already three moves ahead.

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04

The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest?
Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.

AA bar with terrible lighting, cold beer, and absolutely no questions about feelings.
BThe finest restaurant in the city, a bottle of something expensive, and a conversation that is equal parts brilliant and exhausting.
CA local dig site, a museum after hours, or a long story about why that particular artefact matters to human civilisation.
DPizza. Bad TV. Falling asleep halfway through a movie neither of you were watching anyway.
EA debrief that turns into three hours of contingency planning that somehow becomes the most fun you’ve had all week.

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05

How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission?
Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.

APrecise and minimal — tell me what I need to know and nothing else. Every word has a cost.
BDeadpan and dry — keeping it light keeps me sharp, even when everything is on fire.
CEnthusiastic and slightly chaotic — but always with useful information buried somewhere in the noise.
DCalm and controlled through an earpiece, with a plan that covers every variable I haven’t thought of yet.
EBarely at all — silence is a language and they speak it fluently.

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06

Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them?
The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.

AInfiltrate their inner circle, learn everything, and dismantle them from inside out before they know we’re there.
BStudy the historical pattern — every villain of this type has a weakness written somewhere in the past.
CGet them talking. The more they monologue, the more time I have to figure out how to beat them.
DGo through them. Directly. With as much force as the terrain allows.
EFind the one thing they haven’t accounted for — there’s always one thing — and make sure we’re holding it.

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07

Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do?
Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.

ACome in alone, quietly, and get me out before anyone knows they were there.
BHave already been working on the extraction since the moment I disappeared — the plan is already running.
CCome in loud, come in fast, and worry about the collateral damage later — I’d do the same for them.
DUse every resource, every contact, and bend every rule until I’m out — they don’t leave people behind.
ECharm their way in somehow, bluff through the hard part, and still manage to look good doing it.

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08

What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace?
A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.

ATechnology that shouldn’t exist yet and the training to use it under any conditions.
BSurvival instinct so refined it borders on supernatural — and the scars to prove it’s been tested.
CKnowledge of history, language, and culture that makes them invaluable in places where force is useless.
DThe ability to walk into any room in the world and immediately become the most trusted person in it.
EStubbornness that refuses to accept a situation is hopeless — and the improvisational skill to back it up.

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09

Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with?
No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.

AA partner who never fully switches off — always watching exits, always calculating threats, even at dinner.
BA partner who gets the job done brilliantly but has the emotional availability of a locked filing cabinet.
CA partner who makes everything ten times more complicated than it needs to be — but who always comes through.
DA partner who gets personally attached to every relic, ruin, and artefact we encounter, which slows everything down.
EA partner who was not built for this and knows it — but shows up anyway, every time, without being asked.

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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now?
The last question is the most honest one.

AOne line. Absolutely dry. Delivered like the world isn’t ending. Then we move.
BNothing said at all — just a look that means we both already know what has to happen.
CA plan I don’t fully understand that somehow accounts for everything, delivered in thirty seconds flat.
DA piece of historical context that reframes the entire situation and tells us exactly what to do next.
ESomeone who steps forward instead of back — because that’s who they’ve always been.

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Your Partner Has Been Assigned
Your Perfect Partner Is…

Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.

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Rambo

Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.

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James Bond

Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.

Indiana Jones

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Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.

John McClane

Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.

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Ethan Hunt

Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.

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Why Was Tom Hardy Fired From ‘MobLand’?

Paramount reportedly let Tom Hardy go from MobLand after the conclusion of Season 2 filming for being consistently late to set, clashing with writers and constantly trying to rewrite lines and dialogue during filming, and pushing back at the show becoming more of an ensemble series, taking the spotlight off of his character. Hardy had a reputation for the same behavior on the set of Mad Max: Fury Road, where he clashed with his co-star Charlize Theron on several occasions after showing up late and not knowing his lines.

Check out the first season of MobLand on Paramount Plus and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 2 and beyond.

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March 30, 2025

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Paramount+

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Stephen Colbert may be one of late night television’s sharpest interviewers, but the comedian recently admitted that even he has struggled to stay composed around certain celebrity guests. 

During a candid conversation with fellow hosts Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, the longtime TV personality shared surprising confessions about several famous women who have completely thrown him off balance over the years. 

From supermodel crushes to awkward on-air attraction, Colbert’s stories quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the special.

Stephen Colbert stunned his fellow late-night hosts after revealing that supermodel Paulina Porizkova once openly admitted she was attracted to him.

The confession came during “Strike Force Five Returns To Celebrate Stephen Colbert,” where the TV host recalled one of the biggest ego boosts of his career.

When Colbert dropped Porizkova’s name, the room immediately erupted in disbelief. “Oh my God!” the other hosts reacted after hearing the revelation involving the iconic model, who famously appeared on the covers of Vogue and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Colbert admitted the moment stayed with him for years. “That was a flex that I’ve never ever been able to match,” he confessed.

The story dates back to a 2000 appearance Porizkova made on “Good Morning America” after Colbert mentioned her on his own show. During the interview, the model did not hold back while discussing her feelings about the comedian.

“If it wasn’t for the fact that I’m already very happily married, and so is he apparently, he is just my kind of guy,” she said, adding, “He’s so hot.”

At the time, Porizkova was married to Cars frontman Ric Ocasek, while Colbert had already been married to his wife, Evelyn McGee Colbert, for several years.

Colbert Says Michelle Williams Left Him Flustered

While reflecting on memorable interviews, Stephen Colbert also admitted there was one actress who completely distracted him during an appearance on his show.

The host revealed that Michelle Williams unexpectedly left him unable to focus during their first interview in 2019.

“I’ll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to. Like, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time,” Colbert admitted.

According to the 62-year-old, the moment Williams sat down across from him, panic immediately set in.

“She sat down across from me and I went, ‘F-ck, what is wrong with my head?’ I’d better not look directly at her for this entire interview,” Colbert shared. 

The late-night host later praised the actress for her overall presence, highlighting both her energy and appearance. Colbert described Williams as having an incredible “vibe” and “face,” while also calling her “so beautiful.”

Stephen Colbert Admits Rachel Weisz Also Left Him Nervous

Williams was apparently not the only celebrity capable of rattling Colbert during interviews. 

The comedian also confessed he once had what he jokingly described as “a Rachel Weisz problem.”

According to the icon, the Oscar-winning actress had such an effect on him that he actively avoided her whenever she visited the studio.

“I used to have a Rachel Weisz problem,” he admitted. Colbert explained that he would sometimes “leave the building” during her visits because he worried he might embarrass himself. 

He said he feared he would say something “stupid.”

Colbert’s Career Faces Major Uncertainty After CBS Decision

Stephen Colbert’s personal revelations arrived during an especially turbulent chapter in his professional life.

Last July, the producer shocked viewers when he announced that Paramount/CBS would not renew his contract after more than a decade hosting his late-night program.

The decision also marked the end of a franchise that had existed on television for 44 years. At the time, the network insisted the cancellation was “purely a financial decision.”

However, the timing immediately sparked speculation because the announcement came shortly after Colbert criticized Paramount/CBS over its legal settlement involving President Donald Trump.

During his show, Colbert called the company’s reported $16 million settlement “a big fat bribe.” 

The controversy grew even larger because Paramount was simultaneously pursuing a massive merger with Skydance, a deal requiring approval from the Federal Communications Commission.

Bruce Springsteen Accuses Donald Trump Allies Of Silencing Stephen Colbert

Recently, Bruce Springsteen delivered a blistering defense of Colbert during an appearance on the penultimate episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” directly accusing Trump and powerful media executives of punishing the late-night host for criticizing the president. 

As The Blast reported, Springsteen told Colbert, “I’m here in support tonight for Stephen, because you are the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a president who can’t take a joke.” 

He then escalated his criticism by targeting Larry and David Ellison, saying they “feel they need to kiss his *ss to get what they want.” 

Springsteen continued, “Stephen, these are small-minded people. They got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about.”  

The rock legend later performed his politically charged song “Streets of Minneapolis,” which criticizes ICE raids, government overreach, and comments made by officials, including Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem. 

During the performance, messages such as “RESISTANCE,” “TRUTH,” and “HOPE” were projected behind him as he used the moment to portray Colbert as a victim of political retaliation and censorship.  

Meryl Streep and Martin Short may still refuse to publicly define their relationship, but the Hollywood pair continues fueling speculation everywhere they go. 

While the beloved stars have quietly grown closer since working together on “Only Murders in the Building,” one lingering detail has continued to surprise fans: Streep is still legally married to sculptor Don Gummer. 

Now, insiders are shedding new light on how Gummer allegedly feels about Streep’s romance with her famous co-star after years of separation and emotional adjustment within their family.

Streep and Short first sparked romance rumors in 2024 after they were spotted looking unusually affectionate together, surprising fans who never expected the longtime friends to become Hollywood’s newest couple.

The pair starred together as Loretta Durkin and Oliver Putnam in Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” where their on-screen chemistry quickly spilled into real-life speculation.

Even as sightings of the two increased, both stars continued to avoid direct confirmation of their relationship status. That secrecy did not shock those closest to Streep, who has always guarded her private life carefully.

The Oscar-winning actress only revealed in October 2023 that she and her husband, Don Gummer, had separated in 2017 after decades together.

The former couple met through Streep’s brother in 1978 and married later that same year at a garden ceremony at her family home.

Now, years after quietly ending their relationship behind closed doors, Streep appears happier than ever, spending time with Short at celebrity hotspots around Los Angeles.

Streep’s Husband Reportedly Made Peace With The Split

According to insiders, Gummer has spent years emotionally processing the end of his marriage and has now reportedly accepted Meryl Streep’s new chapter with Short.

“Don has come to terms with the end of his marriage,” a source told the Daily Mail. The insider explained that the former couple’s decades together and shared family history made the transition incredibly difficult at first.

“They were together for such a long time and will always be connected through their children,” the source added.

Streep and Gummer share four adult children: daughters Grace, Mamie, and Louisa, and son Henry Wolfe.

According to the insider, Gummer initially worried most about how the split would affect their children because the family had always viewed their parents as inseparable.

“Don was especially worried about how the kids would take it, because seeing him with Meryl was the only version of family they had ever known,” the source revealed, adding, “The split shattered that ‘together forever’ image.”

Still, years of communication reportedly helped the family slowly adapt to the new reality. “After years of honest conversations, the family has come to understand that the change was necessary,” the insider explained.

Meryl Streep’s Timing With Short Apparently Helped

Sources claim one major reason Gummer eventually accepted Streep’s relationship with Short is that so much time passed between the separation and the romance rumors.

According to insiders, the situation could have been far more painful had the actress immediately begun dating after ending the marriage.

“If she had moved on with Martin right after the breakup, it really would have hit Don hard,” the source explained.

Another insider added, “If this relationship with Martin had started immediately after the split, it’s something he probably never would have gotten over. But enough time has passed now that he’s genuinely at peace with it.”

The insider also claimed that Gummer now chooses to focus on the positive memories from their decades-long marriage rather than remain bitter.

“He has accepted that he shared some of the best years of his life with her,” they shared.

Although the source joked that Gummer is probably not watching “Only Murders in the Building” repeatedly at home, they insisted he is glad his estranged wife appears happy and isn’t publicly weaponizing their past relationship.

Streep And Gummer Remain Legally Married

Despite living separate lives for years, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer reportedly have no immediate plans to officially divorce.

According to insiders, finances and shared assets are the biggest reasons the former couple has remained legally married. One source claimed the “Devil Wears Prada” actress has not “officially moved forward with a divorce largely for financial and logistical reasons.”

Because the actress reportedly has a fortune estimated at around $100 million, dividing properties, investments, and long-held assets would become extremely complicated.

“They share significant assets, and it’s simply far easier to remain legally married than to go through the complicated and expensive process of dividing properties, investments, and everything tied to their lives together,” the insider explained.

Rather than endure a lengthy legal battle, both parties reportedly prefer handling the situation privately and respectfully.

“There is still a strong level of respect between them,” the source said. The insider added that both would rather avoid spending enormous amounts of money and emotional energy untangling decades of shared responsibilities.

Meryl Streep And Martin Short Continue Fueling Romance Rumors

Although they continue to deny being romantically involved, Streep and Short are reportedly no longer hiding their affection from those around them.

The pair have recently been spotted together at several celebrity-favorite Los Angeles spots, including Chateau Marmont and Giorgio Baldi.

During one recent outing at Chateau Marmont, insiders claimed the two looked unmistakably close throughout dinner. 

According to eyewitnesses, Streep and Short were “holding hands under the table” while “acting like teens” and “whispering to each other.”

The behavior reportedly left little doubt among onlookers about the nature of their relationship.

“What was interesting is that they’ve both been denying they’re in a romantic relationship,” the source previously said, adding, “But seeing them inside the Chateau there’s no doubt they are in love.”

“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Dorit Kemsley was recently accused by her estranged husband, PK Kemsley, of spending upward of $1 million on designer clothing amid their financial duress. Now, weeks later, she’s responding to the claims in a new interview.

Plus, the “RHOBH” star is opening up about her upcoming memoir, “Unburdened.”

Dorit interviewed with ExtraTV in May 2026 to promote “Unburdened.” During the conversation, the host asked her if her husband’s claims were true about spending “$1 million on clothing and travel.” In response, the “RHOBH” fan-favorite began, “No.”

She then elaborated, explaining, “This has been a court document that’s been filed. Obviously, I’m going to have a response to it.” After that, she stated, “I think there will be answers to everything,” regarding her legal response to her estranged husband.

Dorit then defended herself, saying, “But when you hear one version or narrative, there’s always another side. Do I love fashion? Yes. Do I spend a lot of money on clothes? Expensive clothes, designer clothes? Yes.”

She went on to call her spending “her choice,” saying, “It’s also my money.” Dorit added, “It’s my money that I earned, that I worked for. Not his money.

The ‘RHOBH’ Star Discussed Her Home Being In Pre-Foreclosure

Later in the ExtraTV interview, the reporter questioned Dorit Kemsley about her claims that she was blindsided by the status of their Encino mansion. For context, she previously stated that she was unaware that her estranged husband had missed several mortgage payments and only learned about it shortly before the public did.

When asked when she realized PK wasn’t paying the bills, she responded, “Well, the mortgage. Listen, PK, and I had an agreement when we separated. She then said that although there was “no communication,” she expected him to still adhere to their arrangement.

Dorit added, “Even spending. You spend what you are planning. So, I didn’t plan for the mortgage not being paid, and it was never brought to my attention. I was never told, ‘Dorit, I’m not going to pay the mortgage.’”

After that, she revealed that they were “months in the rear” when she learned of the foreclosure. The reporter also asked if PK ever warned her to “rein it in’ as he was having money troubles. She stated that he did not ask her to spend less.

According to her, “We weren’t even communicating the majority of the time. He was doing his thing.”

Fans Think Dorit Isn’t Being Honest

Dorit and PK Kemsley’s finances were a major topic of discussion on season 15 of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” Because of this, fans of the show have also weighed in, with many feeling that, from the outside looking in, Dorit’s spending is a real problem.

One person reacted to the interview, saying, “He may have agreed to keep making the house payments, but he didn’t, so shouldn’t you? So your children have somewhere to live… this couple’s priorities are messed up.”

Someone else wrote, “She’s delusional. Wow. She could have refinanced both of the loans at a conventional rate and would be in much better financial shape. Those poor kids. This is bad.”

Another “RHOBH” fan stated, “I love how she deflects and doesn’t answer the question. And what’s up with this interviewer? Extra should’ve swapped her out last minute.” Lastly, a different “RHOBH” fan replied, My choice, my money, despite losing the roof over her kids’ heads.”

Here’s What PK Kemsley Accused Dorit Of Spending

In May 2026, TMZ obtained court documents in which Dorit Kemsley accused the “RHOBH” star of excessive spending. Per the filing, the businessman asked someone on his legal team to look into the spending. They then discovered that she had spent over $1 million on luxury items.

That total includes $995k for designer clothing, handbags, and other items. Regarding the breakdown of spending, the documents show $69k went to Louis Vuitton, $69k to Chanel, and another $38k to Hermès. Other high-end stores she frequented were Net-A-Porter, FWRD, and Moda Operandi.

Dorit Kemsley Also Discussed Her Book

Dorit’s upcoming book, “Unburdened: A Memoir,” is slated to hit stores on June 2 from Podium Publishing. Ahead of the book, she’s announced a tour, set to begin on May 31 and end on June 4. The “RHOBH” star opened up about the new memoir in her ExtraTV interview, revealing how she named it.

According to her, “Well, when I was speaking to the publisher, and I was telling her about where I am in life, where I was, and I had said, ‘I just really feel like I need to be unburdened,’ and she said, ‘That’s the title of your book.’”

Dorit Kemsley then stated that the title “encapsulates so much” of how she feels. She also stated that it gives fans a much more in-depth look at her life than an ensemble show like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” can.

Prime Video has had a lot of eyes on its platform this year, perhaps more than ever before, as it officially ended one of its flagship shows that had been on the air for years. The Boys premiered in 2019, and after seven years and five full seasons, the series came to a close earlier this week with an explosive finale that gave most fans the ending they’d been waiting for. Prime Video also brought back its critically acclaimed animated superhero series, Invincible, for its fourth season, confirming along the way that the show would debut its next batch of episodes before the conclusion of 2027. Prime Video’s biggest action show, Reacher (starring Alan Ritchson), is also coming back for Season 4 this year with Season 5 in early development at Amazon.

Prime Video is responsible for some of the most expensive TV shows of all time, particularly The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which is estimated to cost more than $50 million per episode. However, another costly show to emerge in the last few years has been Citadel, which premiered its first season all the way back in 2023 before going on hiatus for a few years. Prime Video didn’t invest too much in marketing Citadel Season 2, but the show returned as a binge drop for its second season a few weeks ago, and despite there being no wait for more episodes, it’s still comfortably one of the platform’s top 10 most-watched titles at the time of writing. The fate of Citadel beyond Season 2 has yet to be decided, but considering the cost, it will likely have to shatter expectations to be picked up for Season 3.

Who Stars in ‘Citadel’?

The two biggest stars at the front and center of the Citadel cast are Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Madden is best known for his work as Robb Stark in the first three seasons of Game of Thrones, and Jonas recently headlined one of the biggest Prime Video movies of the year with The Bluff (co-starring Karl Urban). Also featured in the Citadel ensemble is Stanley Tucci, who recently starred in the critically acclaimed drama, Conclave. Tucci can also be seen in the new blockbuster, The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is now playing in theaters everywhere.

Check out the first two seasons of Citadel on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of all the hottest projects on streaming.

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April 28, 2023

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Newton Thomas Sigel

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Writers

John Applebaum, Bryan Oh, David Weil

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The past month or so has been far from memorable on Netflix. According to recent data, between April 13 and April 19, no Netflix series made it into the top 10 for the first time since Nielsen started reporting streaming data. The previous worst week for Netflix? The one before, with April 2026 a month those working at the streamer would rather forget. However, in the month since, Netflix has released some enticing new options for those hungry for something to binge. With that in mind, and with the streamer in a much better place, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix this weekend.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘The Boroughs’ (2026)

At the very end of 2025, Netflix lost one of its flagship shows as Stranger Things officially came to an explosive and controversial end. For those looking to fill the void that the lack of the Upside Down has left, the show’s creators, the Duffer Brothers, have just delivered their latest project: The Boroughs. All eight episodes are available to stream now, having debuted on Netflix this past Thursday.

Produced by the Stranger Things duo and created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, the series is set in a retirement facility and follows an unlikely group as they must go head-to-head with a dangerous threat. The show stars Alfred Molina, Bill Pullman, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Clarke Peters, and more in a stacked cast, which also boasts the directing prowess of Ben Taylor, Augustine Frizzell, and Kyle Patrick Alvarez.

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‘Mating Season’ (2026)

If you have no attraction to live-action and have more of an animation persuasion, then fear not, as another new arrival to Netflix this past week is perfect for your weekend binge. A new animated comedy from the creators of Big Mouth, Mating Season follows a group of amorous animals, including bears, raccoons, and foxes, who engage in the wilder side of life on the hunt for true love.

Certainly not an animated series for the whole family, this raunchy show leaves nothing to the imagination on the hunt for unlikely romance and plenty of laughs. A satirization of modern dating, this intelligent series boasts a strong voice cast, led by Zach Woods, Nick Kroll, June Diane Raphael, and Sabrina Jalees. It also features Jason Mantzoukas, Andrew Rannells, Sarah Silverman, Abbi Jacobson​​​​​​, and many more.

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‘Law & Order’ (1990–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.8/10

Sometimes the weekend is the perfect time to begin a binge-watch that is sure to overtake your year. One of the most popular crime procedurals of all time, the legendary Dick Wolf‘s Law & Order has been a staple of network television for 36 years, with the latest installment, Season 25, coming to an explosive end earlier this month.

Although Netflix doesn’t play host to the entire series, there is currently enough of this iconic procedural on the platform to provide a perfect sample. A winner of six Primetime Emmys and countless other awards during its run, this indulgent, fast-paced look at the chaos inside the New York criminal justice system has kept generations of viewers entertained for decades. If you’re yet to start, there is no better time than the present.

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Release Date

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September 13, 1990

Showrunner

Rick Eid

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Directors

Constantine Makris, Edwin Sherin, Jace Alexander, David Platt, Matthew Penn, Martha Mitchell, Don Scardino, Christopher Misiano, Jean de Segonzac, Michael Pressman, Daniel Sackheim, Alex Chapple, Fred Berner, Fred Gerber, Gloria Muzio, James Frawley, Jim McKay, Vincent Misiano, Michael W. Watkins, Vern Gillum, Alex Hall, Dann Florek, Darnell Martin, David Grossman

Writers

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René Balcer, Matt Witten, David Slack, Aaron Zelman, David Wilcox, Morgan Gendel, Pamela J. Wechsler, Lynne E. Litt, Marc Guggenheim, Stephanie Sengupta, Scott Gold, Walon Green, Gerry Conway, Sean Jablonski, Nick Santora, Chris Levinson, Christine Roum, Gordon Rayfield, Hall Powell, Keith Eisner, Julie Martin, Gia Gordon, Joe Gannon, Jonathan Collier

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Brooke Shields is looking back fondly on her brief time with the late John F. Kennedy Jr. 

Appearing on the Thursday, May 21, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Shields, 60, was asked what she thought about FX’s Love Story.

The series was loosely based on JFK Jr.’s romance with Carolyn Bessette before their deaths in 1999. Since its February release, the show has received mixed reviews from some of the real-life people depicted in the show.

“I watched it start to finish. I loved it. I thought the acting was amazing,” Shields said on WWHL.

Related: Jack Schlossberg Reveals How Mom Caroline Reacted to ‘Love Story’ Depiction

Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, only watched a brief scene from FX’s Love Story that was inspired by their family. “I showed her a clip of her, and we were laughing so hard,” Schlossberg, 33, said on the Wednesday, April 15, episode of Katie Couric’s “Next Question” podcast. “The [actor] was freaking out […]

The actress clarified that her connection with JFK Jr. was never a fully fledged relationship, however.

“I didn’t have a love story, I had a crazy, crazy crush,” she explained. “We dated but I never slept with him so I don’t know if that counts.”

The Blue Lagoon star added, “He was lovely to me.”

Shields also noted that her daughter Rowan Henchy, 23, worked on the series as a production assistant. (Shields shares Rowan and Grier, 20, with her husband Chris Henchy.)

Speaking to People in an interview published on May 18, Shields recalled being surprised when her daughter informed her that her 1980s fling with the politician was mentioned in the series.

“That was a little weird,” Shields told the publication. “I was away, and my daughter called me and she says, ‘Oh my God, you’re mentioned in Love Story,’ and she’s like, ‘Is it true?’”

Shields continued, “I was like, ‘OK, I’d be happy to tell you all the stories if you want, but — yes.’”

In March, Rowan joked about her mom and JFK Jr. via a TikTok video. “I wonder if JFK Jr. was a good kisser?” Rowan wrote over the clip, while lip-synching to Charli XCX’s “Boom Clap.”

The camera then panned to Shields, who also mouthed the lyrics. “One of the best,’” text overlaying the video read.

Shields previously shared details about her dating experience with JFK Jr. during an interview with The Howard Stern Show in 2023.

“We did have a real date. I wouldn’t sleep with him because I kind of loved him too much,” she recalled. “It was beyond not-disappointing. I froze though because he was so precious to me. I was like, ‘Oh, my God, you’re falling in love, and if you sleep with him he may not talk to you again — and you can’t handle that.’”

She added, “I wasn’t playing a game. I really was just so afraid of being really hurt, because if I slept with him I would’ve given him my entire universe, my heart, my everything.”

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During her Thursday appearance on WWHL,  Shields also answered whether she’d seen 2026 musical drama Micheal, which was based on her late, longtime friend Michael Jackson.

“I have not seen his movie yet but I want to. I’m told I’m not in it and I didn’t even think that I would be,” Shields said.

Shields said that people keep asking her if she’s “upset” about the movie. “I’m like, ‘No, he was my dear friend,” she said.