Denzel Washington has never been a “franchise” guy, which is why this selection of movies is such a fascinating choice for him. By the time he ended up taking on this role, he was well past the point of an actor for hire. He was a genuine superstar with Oscar glory behind him, and with the kind of career that didn’t exactly seem like it needed him to play a vigilante who works as a Lyft driver or in a hardware store.

Across three Equalizer movies, Washington plays Robert McCall, a former government operative trying to live a quiet life while repeatedly finding himself pulled back into violence. The basic formula is, well, basic. McCall sees people being hurt, gives the bad guys a chance to walk away, and then when they don’t take it, he hurts them. But McCall doesn’t want to do any of this, and that might just be why it’s so effective. He’s a genuinely lovely man who’s haunted and lonely and driven by justice, but in a very specific way. The action scenes are satisfying because McCall is so lethal and deadly, but the hook comes from watching a guy who wishes people would be as decent as him to save him the bother.

Who Stars in ‘The Equalizer’ Trilogy?

The Equalizer trilogy stars the iconic Washington (Training Day) as Robert McCall, the titular Equalizer; Marton Csokas (Kingdom of Heaven) as Teddy Rensen, a pimp; Chloë Grace Moretz (Kick-Ass) as Alina, a young sex worker McCall tries to help; David Harbour (Stranger Things) as Masters, a corrupt CIA operative; Melissa Leo (Prisoners) as Susan Plummer, McCall’s closest friend; Bill Pullman (Independence Day) as Brian Plummer, Susan’s husband; Pedro Pascal (The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent) as Dave York, McCall’s former partner; Ashton Sanders (Moonlight) as Miles Whittaker, a young artist; Dakota Fanning (War of the Worlds) as Emma Collins, a CIA analyst; David Denman (Brightburn) as Frank Conroy, Emma’s colleague; Sonia Ammar (Scream) as Chiara Bonucci, a local woman in Italy; and Gaia Scodellaro (Promises) as Aminah, a café owner.

All three films were directed by Antoine Fuqua, and in the wake of the third Equalizer film, which looked set to send McCall into retirement, word is that we’ll be getting two more outings, and nobody will argue with that.

The Equalizer trilogy is streaming now.

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September 24, 2014

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Latto and Keyanna Joseph turned a night out into a whole family affair. After Keyanna posted and deleted a pixelated photo of them hanging out, fans got an even closer look at their link-up after a video started making rounds online. And of course, the clip has folks talking.

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Latto Pops Out With The Mother Of 21 Savage’s Children

Okay, so BOOM! A now-viral video shows Latto behind the wheel of a whip while a woman records her. As soon as the clip starts Latto says, “Big Mama, five kids!” Then the woman recording replies, “one, two, three, four, five in her bank account!” while Latto cracks up laughing. Right before she pulls off, she looks straight into the camera and says, “My crew, let’s roll!” Another quick clip shows Big Mama sitting at a dinner table while kids sit at another table nearby. Photos also showed Latto posted up next to Keyanna Joseph and another woman.

Latto’s Link-Up With Keyanna Follows A Previous Viral Photo Of Them Together

The video of Latto follows a previous photo that Keyanna posted on social media and then deleted. Social media recently went wild after Keyanna dropped a blurry image of her and Latto posted up with Kamari and Ashaad, the two sons she shares with 21 Savage. The pic instantly went viral and sparked a flood of reactions online causing fans to speculate that the ladies have been cool for a minute now.

Fans Already Thought Keyanna Was Cool With Big Mama Behind The Scenes

Speculation about Latto and Keyanna’s relationship first kicked off back in March. At the time, Big Mama dropped a teaser clip on Instagram showing only her shoes and her feeding a baby cheetah. The video had fans wondering whether she planned to announce new music or pregnancy and it turned to be both. Shortly after the surprise reveal, fans peeped that Keyanna double-tapped the clip. The love made folks go into detective mode trying to figure out whether she was cosigning the announcement or confirming Latto and 21’s status.

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Whether or not he enjoys it, David Schwimmer‘s career was always going to be defined by his iconic role as Ross “Pivot!” Gellar in Friends. After all, him and his five co-stars made history in one of the most watched and beloved sitcoms of all-time. But while that will always be true, Schwimmer has gone on to have an expansive career, including credits in directing, voice-acting, and his scene-stealing moments in TV shows like American Crime Story and Will & Grace.

Among his lesser-seen titles is a 2020 British series that never got the attention or love it deserved. Alongside Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed, Schwimmer created another iconic character in Intelligence, a hidden gem series that ran for two seasons and a one-episode special.

David Schimmer Steals the Show in ‘Intelligence’

Longtime fans of Friends or Schwimmer’s work will perhaps be unsurprised to hear that Schwimmer absolutely commands the screen in Intelligence. The series, created and written by Mohammed himself, follows Schwimmer as Jerry Bernstein, a pompous NSA agent who joins a cyber-crimes unit at the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ). From the get-go, Schwimmer’s Jerry is clearly different to Ross. While both characters are known for their intelligence and expertise in their fields, Ross had a goofiness and softness to him that made him endearing to audiences. Jerry, on the other hand, comes off as arrogant, harsh, and quite problematic, at least in the beginning.

Through his hard shell, however, Jerry still manages to be quite funny. “Chief among [the cast] is Schwimmer’s beautifully unhinged, physically invigorating, and surprisingly vulnerable leading performance,” wrote Gregory Lawrence in his review for Collider after Intelligence‘s release. “His Jerry is unhinged in the best way possible. In these six episodes, Schwimmer reveals himself to be a brusque, tight, and utterly professional physical comedian; there are pratfalls, triple takes, slides across surfaces, all delivered with panache and intention.”

Schwimmer Aside, ‘Intelligence’ Is an Impressive Ensemble Comedy

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But while Schwimmer certainly shines on the show, Intelligence works because it’s an ensemble comedy with a cast that compliments his energy. Mohammed, best known for his role as the shy yet secretly cunning Nate in Ted Lasso, continues his streak as the timid but never-to-be-underestimated Joseph Harries, a people-pleasing and socially awkward computer analyst. Alongside Jerry, they become an unlikely duo, and the perfect counterpart for one another onscreen. Together, their chemistry carries the show and delivers hilarious moments time and time again.

The cast is then completed by the rest of the GCHQ team, led by Christine Clark (Sylvestra Le Touzel), a veteran intelligence officer, master hacker Tuva Olson (Gana Bayarsaikhan), and squirrelly cryptoanalyst Mary Needham (Jane Stanness). “Le Touzel plays the ‘frustrated voice of reason’ with perfection, and I love when the show lets her have a twinkle in her eye herself,” Lawrence described in his review. “Stanness’ character could be one-note in another actor’s hands, but she gives her an intriguing amount of depth underneath the surface. For my money, Bayarsaikhan might be the breakout performer of the show. Her Tuva is enigmatic, strong, sharpened to a diamond force, punching us in the gut with her no-nonsense attitude.”

With all that said, while Intelligence has flown under the radar for most audiences since its release in 2020, the series unexpectedly meshes a workplace comedy with a spy series, leading to a fresh new take on both genres. With Schwimmer front and center and Mohammed shining once again as the sidekick, Intelligence has continued to establish itself as one of Peacock’s most must-see comedies.

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Things took a chaotic turn near the White House Saturday evening when Nasire Best became the center of a security scare. Unfortunately, things ended in gunfire, lockdowns, and a stunned press corps watching it all unfold in real time. What started as unusual pacing outside one of the country’s most heavily guarded areas quickly escalated into rapid federal response.

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Gunfire Erupts Outside White House Security Checkpoint

According to sources, 21-year-old Nasire Best was seen acting erratically along 17th Street NW before allegedly pulling a gun and firing toward a security checkpoint around 6:10 p.m. The exchange was brief but intense, with federal officers returning fire almost immediately. Authorities say gunfire struck and killed Best on the scene and injured at least one bystander during the exchange.

The Secret Service moved quickly to lock down the White House complex, ordering reporters and staff into secure areas as the situation developed. The FBI later confirmed it was assisting on the scene as investigators worked to piece together what led up to the incident. Witnesses in the press heard rapid gunfire and took shelter inside as security protocols activated.

Officials React As Investigation Into Best Continues

Officials and lawmakers later weighed in, with both sides of the aisle condemning political violence while praising law enforcement’s response. Early reports also noted Best had prior encounters with authorities and had been under a court order restricting access to White House areas. President Trump and others issued statements thanking federal agents for their quick action as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting. FBI Director Kash Patel took to X saying, “FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able“

FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) May 23, 2026

Best’s Prior Encounters And Mental Health Under Review

Authorities are uncovering additional background details as investigators review Nasire Best’s past encounters with law enforcement. He previously claimed he was “Jesus Christ” and said he wanted to be arrested, according to reports.

Officials noted that he had been involuntarily committed earlier this year and had multiple prior incidents involving restricted White House perimeter access. Authorities are also questioning how he managed to return to the area despite a standing order to stay away. Investigators are reviewing whether his mental health history and prior violations contributed to Saturday’s escalation. Meanwhile, the motive remains unconfirmed.

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It’s Memorial Day weekend, Roomies, so you already know everybody’s outside — including Chris Brown and Jada Wallace. The pair — who recently welcomed a baby boy together — popped out to catch Tyga’s performance in Las Vegas, and now clips of them are taking over social media.

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Chris Brown & Jada Wallace Have Fans Talking After Popping Out In Vegas

Okay, so BOOM! Chris Brown and Jada Wallace have TikTok going crazy after clips showed them kicking it in a section while Tyga hit the stage at Marquee Day Club in Las Vegas. The event went down on Saturday, May 23, and Breezy looked like he was fully in his bag — singing, dancing and turning up to just about every record that Tyga performed.

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Jada stood right in front of him in several clips, vibing along. She kept it cute for the day party slicking her hair back into a bun and rocking a white tank top with pants, and a bag on her arm. Peep the video below for a closer look at Jada.

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Jada Wallace Continues To Melt Hearts With Adorable Photos Of Baby Arrow

Breezy and Jada’s latest pop out comes almost a month after they welcomed their baby boy Arrow. Jada revealed the news that they welcomed a son together back in April. Since his arrival, Jada has continued to share sweet flicks of Arrow on social media. Most recently, she dropped a photo of him snuggled up in a onesie on a cozy bed. Fans know CB is also a proud dad to three kids — his eldest daughter Royalty Brown whom he shares with Nia Guzman, he also shares a son named Aeko with Ammika Harris, and a daughter named Lovely with Diamond Brown.

Fans Have Been Clocking Breezy & Jada’s Status For A Minute

Prior to their Vegas pop out, Team Breezy fans already speculated that Jada Wallace and Chris Brown were more than friends. Things seemed to kick off after Jada dropped a mirror selfie back in June 2025. She flexed her outfit in the flick while Breezy chilled by the sink in the background. Fans thought that moment seemed to confirm that Jada was definitely his boo.

Then in January of this year, they stepped out together at Paris Fashion Week, adding even more fuel to the speculation that they together. Turns out, the assumptions weren’t too far off, since they are still vibing together after welcoming their son.

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Meghan McCain has announced that her older brother Douglas “Doug” McCain has died. He was 66.

“I am deeply saddened to share the news of my brother Doug McCain’s sudden passing,” Meghan, 41, wrote via X on Sunday, May 24. “He was truly a wonderful, joyful man who supported me throughout my life. He brought humor, fun and great conversation to every room. I will cherish our memories together.”

The former The View cohost added, “Our prayers are with his wife Ashley and children Caroline and Shepp.”

No official cause of death has been publicly revealed at the time of publication.

Meghan shared the same statement on Instagram, alongside a photo of her late brother and her late father, former Senator John McCain, as well as two solo pictures of her sibling. (John, who ran for president in 2008 against Barack Obama, died in 2018 at the age of 81 after a battle with cancer.)

Doug was the eldest son of John’s first wife, Carol McCain, from a previous marriage. The late senator went on to adopt Doug and his brother, Andrew, after he married Carole in 1965. They later welcomed a third child, daughter Sidney, one year before John’s plane was shot down in Vietnam and he spent nearly six years away from his family as a prisoner of war.

When he was rescued and returned to the U.S, he entered the political world, which his son Andy recalled ultimately put a strain on his first marriage.

“As dad progressed, he was gone a lot, doing a lot of international travel, and it was putting a little stress on the marriage,” he said in the 2018 HBO documentary John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls.

It was at this time, in 1979, that he ultimately met his second wife, Cindy McCain — 18 years his junior — in Hawaii.

“Cindy was very young too, and you can’t help who you fall in love with,” Sidney said in the same HBO documentary. “I truly believe that my dad is very much in love with Cindy, and I think she is very much in love with him, and I think there is something very beautiful about that. At the time it was really awful.”

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After John and Cindy wed, they welcomed four additional children to their blended family: Meghan, John “Jack” McCain, James McCain and Bridget McCain.

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Doug opened up about his relationship with his younger siblings in the HBO doc.

“It was just different, it took some time getting used to,” he recalled at the time. “I have a good relationship with Cindy, as do my brother and sister. And I have a good relationship with Meghan, Jack, Jimmy and Bridget. We’re not extraordinarily close, but if I ever need something, I know how to reach them.”

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Memorial Day weekend is a showdown between the two sides of modern Hollywood. On one side, we have Disney’s big-budget Star Wars blockbuster The Mandalorian and Grogu, and on the other, the latest micro-budget horror from Blumhouse: Obsession. The two films can’t be any more different, and while Star Wars’ return to the big screen is expected to earn over $400 million at the box office, it’s Obsession that’s going to enter the history books. Not only because of its total box office, it’s going to end up over a $100 million, but it’s how it’s earned the money. It’s the first film since Shrek to earn more its second weekend than its first, without the benefit of Christmas or Thanksgiving weekends. That’s one for the history books. 

Obsession Defies Decades Of History

A second weekend drop of under 50 percent is considered a success in Hollywood. On average, movies tend to be frontloaded these days, and we’ll never again have a film like Titanic, which earned more on Valentine’s Day three months after release than it did on opening night. It was catastrophic that both Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania fell by 67 percent in their second weekends, but a franchise-saving success when Bumblebee dropped only 3 percent. Obsession has, percentage-wise, done better than all of those films, and thousands of others. 

Obsession is, as of the time of this writing, on pace for a second weekend performance of $19 million. 16 percent above its original haul of $17 million. With outstanding word of mouth, rave reviews, and countless social media reactions, sketch comedian Curry Barker’s (no relation to that other Barker) horror debut shows no signs of slowing down. If the third weekend breaks $19 million, Obsession will become one of the most successful films in modern history. 

The Next Big Name In Horror

With a total budget of under a million dollars, Obsession cost less than the catering budget for The Mandalorian and Grogu. The tight story, with a total runtime of barely over 100 minutes, has been able to capture the audience’s imagination in a way few horror films have before, already earning the film comparisons to The Ring, The Blair Witch Project, and Paranormal Activity. The One Wish Willow that allows Bear (Michael Johnston) to wish for his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette) to love him more than anyone is already being talked about as the subject of a second film, or an anthology, with multiple One Wish Willow’s going very, very badly for the wisher.

Low-budget horror has become a staple of cinema over the last few decades in particular, and Curry Barker is set to follow up his current hit next year with Anything but Ghosts starring Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard (with an estimated budget of $5 million) and in 2027, a new take on an old classic: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It’ll be a tough bar to clear the success of Obsession, which might break even more records before its run comes to an end, but given the reaction to his small-scale Monkey’s Paw story, Barker is going to become one of the hottest directors in Hollywood. 

Comedian Eddie Griffin isn’t holding back when it comes to Drake. During the latest episode of his “NNN” show, the actor roasted the Canadian rapper over his most recent album, “ICEMAN,” and called him too “sensitive.” His critique of the “Degrassi” alum’s album comes after the latter took shots at several celebrities on the project, including NBA champion LeBron James.

Griffin, known for his sitcom “Malcolm & Eddie,” spoke about Drake’s May 15 album on the most recent episode of his YouTube show. As he was speaking about it, Griffin made it clear that he wasn’t a fan of the “One Dance” rapper, calling him too “sensitive.”

In the video, which now has over 114,000 views, Griffin told his listeners that he hadn’t planned on listening to Drake’s latest body of work, saying he “refuses to buy garbage.” During his rant, he also seemed to take issue with some of Drake’s songs, particularly one where he takes a clear shot at Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

“… the ice-melting man is said to have a song clowning LeBron James because he took a picture on the sidelines with Kendrick Lamar after taking a picture with Drake,” Griffin said. “He took a picture with your enemy? I didn’t know y’all were dating.”

Griffin didn’t stop there, though. He went even further, saying Drake “sounds like a b-tch to me.” He added, “It’s over. Just take your owl a** and travel in the dark quietly because owls, they move quietly.”

Drake Calls Out LeBron James In ‘1 Am In Albany’

According to a previous report from The Blast, Drake stirred up a bit of chaos on the night of May 14, 2026, when songs from his trio of albums were leaked online. In one song, “1 AM in Albany,” Drake makes it clear that he’s no longer in a good place with his former friend, James.

“I shouldn’t even be shocked to see you in that arena, because you always made your career off of switching teams up,” Drake raps over the beat. “Please stop asking what’s going on with 23 & me, I’m a real n****, and he’s not, it’s in my DNA.”

Drake’s lyrics about the Cleveland Cavaliers alum come over a year after James was spotted singing along to Kendrick Lamar‘s diss track about the “God’s Plan” rapper, “Not Like Us.”

Drake And James Had A Close Relationship With One Another

Prior to their falling out, Drake and James had a well-documented friendship. Not only did the “Hotline Bling” rapper have a portrait of James tattooed on his body, but he also revealed in 2011 that he used to text James before every game.

“I always let him know that it’s his night,” Drake said, according to The Blast. “Let’s get it, let’s go out there with a clear mind and forget all the other stuff going on and just stay focused on the task. That ring. Tonight, I told him it was his night. And it was his night tonight.”

In 2025, James opened up about his strained relationship with Drake in an interview with Speedy Morman, admitting that things between them had soured.

“Always wish him the best. Obviously, um, different places right now, currently. He’s doing his thing, I’m doing mine. But it’s always love, for sure,” the father of three said.

Drizzy Was Saddened By James’ Behavior

Prior to speaking about his issues with James on his album, Drake made it clear that he had issues with those who’d wronged him, releasing a statement during a 2024 speech showing love to his “real friends” who had stood by him.

Continuing, Drake said that he’s had to find the strength to move forward after being hurt by those close to him.

“They might try to move funny with you. They might stab you in the back. They might do a lot of things to you. You’ll come to that realization, wherever you’re at in life. You’ve probably been there and you’ll be there again. That’s how life is. Sometimes it’s you and you alone by yourself,” he said.

The Rapper Stars In A New Commercial With Another NBA Champion

Although Drake’s relationship with James has deteriorated, that hasn’t stopped other NBA icons from teaming up with the “Hold On, We’re Going Home” rapper.

Recently, Drake starred in a new Nike commercial alongside NBA champion Kevin Durant to promote his new sneaker, the KD19.

“Normalize glazing the bros @easymoneysniper 19th sneaker available on nike.com and SNKRs 6.17,” the two stars captioned the Instagram post.

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If you’re in the market for a mind-bending psychological thriller, the last person you’re expecting to see is probably Michael Scott. Even still, Hulu’s original mini-series The Patient is the perfect example of Steve Carell’s surprisingly stellar dramatic acting capabilities. The series runs just ten episodes in total, and tells the gripping story of a therapist who is kidnapped and held captive by a crazed serial killer, intent on curbing his own twisted urges. It’s sort of Dexter meets the Melfi scenes in The Sopranos, and it’s the perfect show for a quick weekend binge.

I first became aware of The Patient back when it premiered in 2022, and binge-watched every episode in just two sittings with a friend. From the advertisements I’d seen for the show, I surmised that Steve Carell would be eschewing his usual screwball comedy routine, though I had no idea how strong his performance would ultimately be. I recall seeing other Steve Carell dramas like Foxcatcher in the past, and while I enjoyed seeing him play against type, I wasn’t especially blown away. In The Patient, Carell delivers with enough gravitas to command your attention for all ten episodes, rivaled only by Domhnall Gleeson‘s twisted Sam Fortner.

Early on in The Patient, we’re introduced to Carell’s Dr. Alan Strauss. He’s a therapist who has a tense relationship with his son, currently in the throes of depression after the recent loss of his wife. He’s also suffering a crisis of faith, which further alienates him from his highly devout and religious son. After taking on a new patient by the name of Sam, Alan is knocked unconscious, kidnapped, and chained to a radiator in a cramped basement. Upon waking up, Alan learns that Sam is a serial killer seeking psychiatric help.

At first, Alan attempts to talk his way out of the basement using his superior therapist intellect. He implores Sam to seek help through more traditional means by turning himself in, and highlights that keeping a middle-aged professional hostage will quickly become a logistical nightmare. Even still, Sam presses on, providing Alan with just enough amenities to keep him alive and focused on their unguided sessions. The only upside to Alan’s imprisonment is the food, since Sam is a very picky restaurant inspector with access to all the finest restaurants in town.

The premise may seem a little bare bones, but The Patient winds up delivering some truly gripping material over the course of a single season. The show explores themes of faith and resilience, the relationship between mental health and family, and draws some stark comparisons to the plight of those victimized during the Holocaust. The penultimate episode of the series is even titled “Auschwitz.” I even learned a few interesting things about the Jewish faith over the course of my binge, which brings some seriously unique color to the entire show.

If you’re hoping to see Steve Carell ham it up in an Office-style comedy, you’ll definitely turn this show off after the first episode. But, if you’re open to seeing the comedian grapple with his faith, his career, and his strained relationship with his family while intermittently threatened by a lunatic, this might be the best thing you’ll see all year. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you cry, and it will surely make you very hungry for a gourmet meal. The Patient is currently streaming on Hulu.