The 2010s were the golden age of streaming. It seemed like a new streaming platform launched every day. The reality is very different now, with some services discontinued, others reorganized, and some bundled to better appeal to subscribers. Since its debut on November 1, 2019, Apple TV has weathered all the storms of streaming and carved a niche for itself. Still, Apple TV has its limitations. As part of a tech conglomerate, the streamer has had to prove itself to the industry and subscribers who were initially skeptical.

The streamer is known for its ability to adapt books into polished sci-fi and thriller shows. Shows like For All Mankind, Hijack, and Widow’s Bay have eased those fears. In recent years, the service has experimented more with comedies and genre-bending shows, and those experiments have paid off. Apple TV is giving dominant streaming services like Netflix and HBO Max a run for their money, especially in major awards. In this year’s Emmys, the streamer took home more Emmys than Netflix for the first time ever. However, Apple TV is also limited in availability, and while it has done well in the markets where it’s available, it is yet to properly compete with global powerhouses like Netflix and Prime Video.

Apple’s recent move positions the service well in the global streaming market. Apple TV has officially expanded its availability to more countries beginning this September. While unveiling iCloud+ to over 100 countries globally, Apple has now introduced Apple TV to 59 more countries, bringing its availability to 179 countries and territories worldwide. This puts the service close to competitors like Netflix, which is available in 190 countries, and Prime Video, available in 240 countries and territories. iCloud+ bundles together cloud storage, Apple TV, and Apple Arcade for as little as $0.99. This rollout primarily targets low-income and/or low-adoption countries, giving them access to 50 GB of cloud storage, the Apple TV Originals library, hundreds of free games without in-app purchases, and a lower Apple Music subscription cost.

Where Is Apple TV Expanding To Now?

Countries benefiting include Barbados, Nigeria, Kenya, Turkey, Qatar, and more. The US, EU, Canada, and other countries not on the official list are not eligible for the offer. However, residents of these countries could also benefit indirectly, especially when traveling, because they no longer need a VPN or to pause their Apple TV shows. The rollout has already begun and will continue throughout September. This move lets Apple TV’s shows reach more people and cements it as a premium destination for entertainment.

Watch hit Apple TV shows like Widow’s Bay in more countries and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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April 28, 2026

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Katie Dippold

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Sam Donovan, Andrew DeYoung, Hiro Murai, Ti West

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Alberto Roldán, Neil Casey, Kelly Galuska, Colton Dunn, Dave Harris, Katie Dippold, Mackenzie Dohr

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Chris Brown has internet users in tears after sharing an updated school photo of Royalty Brown.

RELATED: Awww! Chris Brown Poses Alongside His Dad In Rare Photo & It’s Giving Twins!

Chris Brown Shares Updated School Photo Of Royalty Brown

On Thursday, September 17, Chris Brown took to his Instagram Story to share a message for his fans alongside an updated school photo of Royalty Brown.

“My baby growing up on me… So proud of everything you are. THE FIRST BLESSING THAT CHANGED MY LIFE [red heart emoji],” he wrote.

Internet Users Are In Tears At Updated School Photo Of Royalty Brown

Internet users slid into TSR’s comment section, sharing their astonished reactions at the recent school photo of Royalty Brown.

More On Recent Chris Brown Events

As The Shade Room previously reported, Chris Brown made headlines earlier this week. This, after he was honored with a congressional recognition from U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep. Venton Jones. The honor was presented to him amid the R&B tour.

Chris Brown thanked the politicians. However, not all social media users were pleased with his recognition. Ultimately, Venton Jones apologized to the public for recognizing Brown.

Ultimately, the back-and-forth concluded with Chris Brown making it clear that he no longer wanted the honor.

RELATED: Chris Brown Says He Doesn’t Want Award Anymore After Rep. Venton Jones Apologized For Honoring Him With Congressional Recognition

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially made box office history.

The Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios blockbuster has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie of all time at the domestic box office, ending a record that had stood for more than a decade.

The Tom Holland-led film has now earned approximately $936.77 million in North America, narrowly passing the $936.66 million domestic total earned by The Force Awakens. Even more impressive, Brand New Day reached the record after just 47 days in theaters.

The milestone is the latest in an extraordinary theatrical run for the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man movie.

Brand New Day opened with $360 million domestically, setting a new record for the biggest domestic opening weekend in box office history. The film subsequently became the fastest movie ever to cross every major domestic milestone from $400 million through $900 million.

Its record-breaking performance has also extended far beyond North America. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has earned approximately $2.45 billion worldwide, placing it among the highest-grossing movies ever released globally.

Impressive. Most Impressive.

From a galaxy far, far away, everyone at Lucasfilm sends massive congratulations to Destin, Tom, everyone at Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios and the entire team behind Spider-Man: Brand New Day on setting a new domestic box office record and taking… pic.twitter.com/0GhXTwSbda

— Star Wars (@starwars) September 16, 2026

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Lucasfilm Congratulates Spider-Man

Following the record being broken, Lucasfilm and the official Star Wars social media account acknowledged Brand New Day taking the crown from The Force Awakens.

“Impressive. Most Impressive.”

Lucasfilm then congratulated director Destin Daniel Cretton, Tom Holland, Sony Pictures, Marvel Studios and the entire Brand New Day team on setting the new domestic box office record.

The studio also shared artwork featuring Spider-Man alongside X-Wings with the message:

“The Force is strong with you! Congratulations from Lucasfilm.”

The gesture continues a long-running Hollywood tradition in which filmmakers and studios publicly congratulate one another when a major box office record changes hands.

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A Record More Than a Decade in the Making

Star Wars: The Force Awakens had occupied the top spot since its historic theatrical run following its December 2015 release.

Other enormous blockbusters came close during the years that followed. Avengers: Endgame, for example, finished with more than $858 million domestically but was unable to catch The Force Awakens.

Now Spider-Man has finally done it.

And Brand New Day isn’t finished yet. The movie remains in theaters, meaning its new all-time domestic record will continue to grow.

The Young and the Restless spoilers for the week of September 21st talk about Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope)’s wedding possibly heading for doom for a couple of reasons. Plus, is Mr. Kitty dead or does Patty Williams‘s (Stacy Haiduk) feline have nine lives and a hidden higher purpose?

We’ve got the latest Y&R spoilers for the week of September 21st-25th, including Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) making a horrifying discovery. Plus, Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) warns somebody and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) gets a big surprise from family.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Sally’s Big Day

All right, first let’s talk about Sally’s big day. At the end of this week, we’ve got her having a rough moment while Billy is over at the Abbott Mansion talking to Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Muhney). They’re talking about crazy Patty, who sent a creepy package to Jack. So, Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) is really worried about Patty, but Jack thinks they all need a distraction.

And so he and Kyle start talking about planning a bachelor party for Billy because his wedding to Sally is coming up next month. So, Diane mentions that Patty might show up and ruin Billy’s wedding, but Kyle tells his mom, “Don’t spin out.” And Billy doesn’t even want to consider that he might need a SWAT team at the wedding. Diane also complains that the cops can’t seem to track down Patty. So, that’s one reason that Billy and Sally’s wedding might be disastrous.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Audra Freaks Out

And Audra has another major concern, and it all starts with Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) running into Sally up at the GCAC. So, Chelsea sees her and is immediately worried because Sally is just uncontrollably crying and she asks Sally, “Do you need me to call an ambulance?” But she tells Chelsea, “No, I just can’t stop crying.” and she’s worried that Sally’s having a panic attack and Chelsea goes to get her some water.

Basically, Sally’s worried about how she’s going to cope when the baby gets there. Chelsea reassures Sally and says that she’s not going to be doing everything alone. And Chelsea reminds Sally that she’s got friends, she’s got a wonderful partner, they’ll all support her. And Sally is also crying because the last time she was pregnant, she lost her baby before this point. So, she’s never been this stage of pregnancy. So Chelsea’s talking about the joys of motherhood and says Sally is going to be a wonderful mom and she thanks Chelsea, but then Audra shows up and basically runs Chelsea off.

And Audra tells Sally that her pal Chloe Mitchell (Elizabeth Hendrickson) can’t be there for the wedding. So, that means Sally is down one bridesmaid. Audra mentions that she and her sister Coco Spectra (Ashley Campbell), who has been recast from the actress we saw on The Bold and the Beautiful. By the way, she’s now going to be played by Ashley Campbell. So Audra talks about her and Coco planning a bachelorette party.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Shirley & Coco Return

We’re also going to see Sally’s grandma in town for her and Billy’s wedding. It’s the same actress who played her on The Bold and the Beautiful. Shirley Spectra (Patrika Darbo) is going to be Shirley Spectra. Again, if you don’t know Sally’s history, her parents are scammers and her grandma Shirley Spectra mostly raised Sally and Coco.

So, we’ll see them both in a couple of weeks when they come to Genoa City to throw Sally a bachelorette party and attend the wedding. So, Audra is griping about Sally being friendly with Chelsea. Sally tells Audra she doesn’t hold a grudge on Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) or Chelsea for cheating.

And Sally says Chelsea was really sweet and that before the cheating incident, Sally and Chelsea got along well. Audra doesn’t like it and tells Sally, “Next time just call me.” So now the other possible scenario that could cause a disaster at Billy and Sally’s wedding because Billy shows up after Audra splits and Sally tells Billy Chelsea really helped her. Totally calmed her down.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Sally’s Surprising Suggestion

And Billy says Chelsea used to calm him down also. And then Sally shocks Billy and says she wants Chelsea to be her third bridesmaid to replace Chloe who as you know is a mutual friend of Sally and Chelsea’s, though we may see Sally and Billy with a different opinion on this because you know what happens if Chelsea is a bridesmaid. That means Adam will be her plus one and he’ll be at Billy and Sally’s wedding and there’s no way that Billy wants to see that happen.

But then again, Billy’s probably not going to tell Sally no about something that she wants for her big day. So next week, The Young and the Restless spoilers have the bride and her bestie getting real. Audra’s telling Sally that she’ll always be in her corner, but Audra says she wouldn’t be her best friend if she didn’t tell Sally, she thinks she’s making a really, really big mistake. So, I’m guessing that Audra does not want Sally to have Chelsea as a bridesmaid.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Wedding Chaos Ahead?

Now, official The Young and the Restless spoilers for fall say to expect the unexpected at Sally and Billy’s wedding. And Adam Newman being there to watch Billy marry Sally, his ex, the woman that Adam once loved, head over heels would be really wild. Plus, crazy Patty may totally crash the event. Maybe even with Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) as Patty’s plus one who’s trying to stop whatever she’s doing.

Now, before we talk about the dead kitty, let’s talk about more drama for Billy because also in Y&R next week spoilers, Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) is in town. She shows up over at Billy and Sally’s place and Billy asks, “What is Tracy doing there and if everything is okay?” And Tracy tells Billy, “You tell me.”

So, fall spoilers say that Ashley and Tracy are going to be front and center at Billy and Sally’s wedding. But The Young and the Restless spoilers also say that Tracy and Ashley have differing opinions on Sally. So, I’m wondering if Tracy’s trying to stop the wedding or if she warns Billy that Ashley may try and interfere. I hope not.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Mr. Kitty’s Fate

Okay, now let’s talk about Mr. Kitty. That stuffed cat is very precious to Patty and she just sent Mr. Kitty to Jack kind of as a show of affection and concern for him. And Diane threw Mr. Kitty into the trash bin in the living room. But I wonder if there’s more to Patty’s stuffy than you see at a glance because we all know she’s totally crazy and fixated on Jack.

So, I don’t see Patty letting Jack go. I also don’t see her letting Mr. Kitty go that easily. So, I wonder if Patty’s cat came into the Abbott Mansion with a motive. Patty might have planted a bug in the little stuffed cat to find out what is going on with Jack. And since Diane tossed Mr. Kitty, we could see Patty circling around to get the cat out of the bag. Otherwise, that poor little whiskered guy is dead meat thanks to Diane.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Jordan Strikes Again?

Also, next week at the tack house, Claire is looking at her phone and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) is concerned and asks her daughter what’s wrong and Claire tells Victoria she’s back. She said Aunt Jordan Howard (Colleen Zenk) strikes again. That’s a really interesting thing to say, but I think it’s hyperbole because as far as we know, Jordan Howard is dead. She drank poison tea and kicked the bucket eighteen months ago.

So maybe Claire is just referencing some kind of reminder of something that Jordan did because it would be absolutely insane if Y&R resurrected Claire’s crazy aunt. Also, if you didn’t hear, Cait Fairbanks is taping again at Y&R. She’s going to be in new scenes as Tessa. So hopefully we’ll see more of Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) with Tessa and maybe baby Aria, too.

Lots of people like their shows to be sprawling, complex narratives that unfold across several timelines, several seasons, with twists, turns, cliffhangers, and shocking deaths of main characters. Then, there’s Reacher. A large man enters town, finds a diner, drinks his substantial weight in coffee, doles out justice to the local bad guys via the medium of his turkey-sized fists, and catches the first Greyhound outta there. Four seasons in, it turns out audiences still haven’t gotten tired of that particular formula.

Alan Ritchson‘s Reacher has officially returned to the top of Nielsen’s streaming rankings, generating a massive 1.5 billion minutes watched across Prime Video during the week of August 10-16. Even more impressively, Nielsen reported that 79% of that viewing — roughly 1.19 billion minutes — came from the three Season 4 episodes released on August 12.

That means Season 4’s opening episodes alone would still have been enough to make Reacher the week’s biggest streaming title. The full series easily finished ahead of Apple TV’s Ted Lasso, which recorded 996 million minutes, while Paramount+’s Lioness followed with 955 million. Now, one small note: Season 4’s launch was lower than the opening weeks of the previous three seasons, which Nielsen measured at between 1.69 billion and 1.84 billion minutes. But still, the latest performance still ranks as the fifth-biggest Nielsen week in the history of Reacher.

What’s ‘Reacher’ Season 4 About?

Season 4 premiered on August 12, adapting Lee Child’s Gone Tomorrow, the 13th novel in his Jack Reacher series. The series moves the plot from New York to Philadelphia, and begins with Reacher aboard a subway where he spots an anxious woman displaying the textbook signs of a suicide bomber. His attempts to intervene end up dragging him into an even bigger conspiracy, as is the custom for the big man. From there, all hell breaks loose.

Ritchson leads the season as Jack Reacher alongside Sydelle Noel (GLOW) as Theresa Lee, Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette (Barry) as Jacob Mark, Agnez Mo as Lila Hoth, Kevin Corrigan (The Penguin) as Detective Docherty, Kevin Weisman (Alias) as Russell Plum, Marc Blucas (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as John Sansom, and Kathleen Robertson (Murder in the First) as Elspeth Sansom.

Reacher Seasons 1-4 and the new spin-off Neagley are streaming on ⁠Prime Video. Production on Season 5 is already underway.

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February 3, 2022

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Nick Santora

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Days of Our Lives indicates that Lani Price (Sal Stowers) really misses her time behind a badge. And she recently stepped up to save Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) from a brutal mugging that could have turned deadly. And now Lani’s mom, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry), wants to get her daughter’s badge back.

Days of Our Lives: Lani & Paulina’s Tragic History

Let’s dive into the details of what’ll happen in Lani’s future and how her heroic rescue of Holly could change everything for her. So now that Lani and Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) are staying in Salem, Lani needs purpose. And before she was filling in at Sweet Bits for her sister Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens), you’ll remember Lani was one of Salem‘s finest detectives.

But one fateful night because of Paulina’s ex-husband, Lani lost her freedom and her badge. And in case you forgot, that was back in two thousand twenty-two, we met this guy TR Coates, who was also known as Ray. He was Paulina’s abusive ex-husband. And he also happened to be Lani’s biological father. Ray came to Salem claiming he changed and wanted to build a relationship with his daughter Lani.

 Paulina’s Heartbreaking Decision on DOOL

And in the history the soap created, Paulina had given Lani to her sister to raise as an infant because Paulina didn’t want Lani around Ray’s abuse. And everybody assumed that Abe Carver (James Reynolds) had gotten Paulina’s sister pregnant. That’s why they thought he was Lani’s biological father for so many years. But when Ray showed up in Salem, Lani decided to get to know her biological dad, even though Paulina warned her not to do it. But Lani gave Ray some of her time anyway.

And of course, it turned out he had not changed. Not in the least. And during a confrontation involving drugs, Ray shot Eli Carver and put him into a coma. And when Eli woke up, he immediately told Lani that it was Ray who shot him. So Lani went running to protect her mom, Paulina. And when Lani got to Paulina’s apartment, Lani found Abe injured and unconscious, lying on the floor, and psycho Ray was about to attack Paulina.

Days of our Lives: Lani Confesses

So, acting on instinct, Lani fatally shot Ray. And in his dying moments, Lani’s biological father Ray said he loves her and that he forgave Lani for shooting him. Then Paulina claimed she was the one who shot her abusive ex, Ray. And Paulina said she did it because he hurt Abe and she wanted to protect Lani from Ray’s wrath. But the guilt overwhelmed her and Lani kept having horrific hallucinations of Ray’s ghost from beyond the grave. So Lani decided she couldn’t let Paulina go to prison for a crime that she had committed. And then at Abe and Paulina’s June wedding, Lani confessed that she’s the one who killed Ray and Lani turned herself in.

Lani’s Prison Stint on Days

She got a plea deal and then she was sent to prison. Now, this was part of Sal Stowers’ exit from Days of Our Lives at the time because instead of going to nearby Statesville prison, Lani wound up sent to a women’s facility in Maryland. From there, Eli took a job with the FBI office in Maryland and relocated with their twins, Jude and Carver. So, they had decided to move Lani out of state, partly to protect her from other inmates because she had been a cop and had busted a lot of them.

Plus, Eli wanted to stay close to his wife and so they were both written out of Days of Our Lives. And then a year later, Lani got furlough when Abe was presumed dead after a staged drowning by crazy cat lady Whitley King. So, Lani got a temporary release from prison to attend Abe’s memorial back in Salem and they let her go there wearing an ankle monitor. But as Lani recently said to her brother Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews), “Once the detective, always the detective.” Lani was suspicious and thought that Abe was still alive.

Lani Uncovers the Truth on DOOL

And of course, Lani was correct. So, long story short, she investigated and confronted Whitley’s accomplice, Jerry Apprentice. He’d been pretending to be Theo. And Lani tracked down Abe and found him in Whitley’s creepy fake cat lair. And at that point, Abe had amnesia. So, Whitley drugged Lani and dumped her at the docks. She was going to stage a second drowning because Whitley was diabolical.

Lucky for Lani, the US Marshalls tracked her ankle monitor and rescued her from Whitley just in time and that meant Abe was also rescued. And then Lani’s furlough ended and she was sent back to prison in Maryland and Lani finished her sentence. That was in February two thousand twenty-four.

Lani Misses Law Enforcement on DOOL

So, we’ve seen Eli and Lani back now and then to support Abe and Paulina and to visit Julie. More recently, Lani, Eli, and the twins relocated back to Salem, and Lani’s been helping her sister Chanel with Sweet Bits and with babysitting. Plus, Lani’s been busy being a mom of twins and a wife. But like Eli, Lani loved being law enforcement. She really misses being a cop. And of course, Lani’s currently on probation.

She didn’t even have a bite of the medicinal brownie she made to help Chanel’s chemotherapy. And Lani told Chanel that she just couldn’t risk it. So, to me that points out Lani is still playing by the rules. And since she’s been back in Salem, not only did Lani help Theo find Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) when she was missing and dying in the DiMera tunnels, but most recently Lani just stopped a mugging when she happened to be in the right place at the right time.

Days of our Lives: Lani Saves Holly

So, Maggie had just given Holly a necklace. It was from her dad, Daniel Jonas. And a knife-wielding mugger wanted the necklace and threatened to stab Holly when she didn’t hand it over. So, Lani got in there, saved the day. A total hero. But she doesn’t want public recognition for helping Holly. And Lani turned down Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart)’s offer to be the first guest on the Spectator‘s new podcast. Lani was adamant she did not want kudos. She said she was just doing the right thing by saving Holly.

And later we saw Paulina consulting Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) skiing from a PR perspective how she could ask her former running mate who is now governor to pardon Lani before he leaves office at the end of his term because right now Lani can’t be in law enforcement because of her felony conviction.

Lani a PI on DOOL?

So, I’ve said before it would be fun to see Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) and Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) at Black Patch get Lani as a new private eye partner, but we know her first love is being a cop. So, if Paulina plays her cards right with the governor, Lani could be pardoned and get her badge back at the Salem PD.

Paulina mentioned to Stephanie that police commissioner Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) is looking for more cops. They are short staffed since JJ Devereux quit and decided to go back to being an EMT. Elia Kantu, who plays top cop Jada Hunter, announced her exit from Days of Our Lives back in June after she’d been in the role for four years. Elia confirmed that she had already wrapped up taping at Peacock, but we know Salem can’t go without a top cop.

Days of our Lives: Jada Leaving Salem

So, Jada should be leaving Salem in early two thousand twenty-seven. And her fellow cop Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer), who’s also her lover, isn’t around much. And we know actor Brandon Beemer remains on recurring status at the soap.

So I think Paulina’s request will be successful and we could see Lani rejoin the force in November sweeps. She’s still a detective at heart and would probably be really grateful to her mom Paulina if she got her job back that she loved so much. So, maybe Lani will wind up the next police commissioner who takes over after Jada leaves.

Former “American Idol” contestant Clay Aiken is looking back on a chaotic period in his career.

Aiken shared the details of a 20-year-old incident involving Rosie O’ Donnell, noting that she outed him before he was ready to make a statement about his sexuality. 

The singer also reflected on a hectic week of media scrutiny surrounding his interactions with morning talk show host Kelly Ripa alongside the subsequent comments made by comedian Rosie O’Donnell. 

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During a guest appearance on “Page Six Radio,” Aiken recounted the challenging week in November 2006 when he temporarily subbed alongside Kelly Ripa on “Live With Regis and Kelly.”

The appearance generated immediate conversation when he playfully placed his hand over Ripa’s mouth, prompting her to quip on air about not knowing where his hand had been. 

The exchange escalated into a wider discussion the following morning on “The View,” where O’Donnell defended Aiken by accusing Ripa’s reaction of being homophobic. 

When discussing the incident, Evan Real told Aiken, “I didn’t realize that Rosie O’Donnell defended you so fiercely.” Aiken then offered a clearer perspective on what actually transpired, saying, “You say defended, I say outed.”

Aiken shared that he was fast asleep when the broadcast aired, only to be woken up by his friend Jaymes Foster, who alerted him that O’Donnell had just outed him on national television. 

Despite being severely shaken by the revelation, the musician emphasized that he holds no hard feelings toward O’Donnell, maintaining that her intentions were purely meant to defend him during a heated on-air moment.

The Singer Previously Spoke About The Infamous On-Air Encounter With The Daytime Host

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Building on his recent reflections regarding the broadcast’s aftermath, Aiken previously detailed the exact circumstances behind his awkward on-air interaction with Kelly Ripa.

A few months ago, he revisited his 2006 guest-hosting stint on “Live With Regis and Kelly” and explained that he took the temporary co-hosting role to prove his capabilities for potential solo hosting opportunities. He described the moment as an innocent attempt at humor, and Aiken admitted he covered Ripa’s mouth with his hand to interject during an interview segment.

According to The Blast, he reflected on the chilly atmosphere that immediately followed her sharp response, and noted that the event kicked off “the most catastrophic week” of his life. 

He also confirmed that the two of them never reconciled or spoke about the incident afterward. However, he admitted that he should’ve probably said something to her. 

Rosie O’Donnell’s Longtime Celebrity Crush Fueled Confusion About Her Sexuality

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Just as Aiken faced assumptions and unintended revelations surrounding his identity, former host Rosie O’Donnell has also navigated public confusion regarding her personal life and celebrity affections.

Speaking on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast, O’Donnell reflected on how her admiration for movie star Tom Cruise left some people bewildered when she publicly came out as a lesbian in 2002. 

Beginning in the mid-1990s, the former talk show host frequently highlighted her fondness for the actor on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show,” affectionately referring to him as “my Tommy.” 

However, she explained that observers misinterpreted her enthusiasm as romantic or sexual interest, noting that her humor had always been explicit.

“I often said, ‘I don’t want him in bed. I want him to mow my lawn and bring me an iced tea.’ Like that’s what I said. And I didn’t know how much clearer I could be,” she said, per The Blast.

Kathy Griffin Was Upset Over Rosie O’Donnell’s Late-Night Gig

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While O’Donnell found herself navigating past public misunderstandings, her more recent television projects have also created unexpected friction with fellow comedians in her inner circle.

Following O’Donnell’s debut as a guest host on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” comedian Kathy Griffin revealed mixed feelings about her longtime friend’s hosting opportunity. 

She posted a video titled “If Rosie would have called, I would have jumped” on her YouTube channel and shared that she felt excluded when she was not invited to make an appearance during O’Donnell’s stint filling in for Kimmel’s summer break.

“My feelings are really hurt that I was not invited to go on Rosie’s week of ‘The Jimmy Kimmel Show,” she said, per The Blast.

Kathy Griffin Clarified Her Friendship Status With Rosie O’Donnell

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Despite the initial hurt over her exclusion from the late-night guest list, Griffin soon clarified that her long-standing bond with O’Donnell remains completely intact.

According to The Blast, the 65-year-old performer confirmed that the pair spoke privately after she uploaded her YouTube reaction. 

She then reassured fans that their bond remains strong after decades of friendship, saying she still loves her.

An ad posted by Converse on Threads on Thursday, September 3, has sparked controversy as the public says the image appears to feature KKK-like imagery.

RELATED: Target Apologizes For Jim Crow Minstrel-Style Children’s Halloween Costume Featuring Blackface Imagery

Converse Sparks Controversy With Ad

The Converse ad features a person wearing a white garment and black-and-white Converse sneakers. The person is also holding a pair of black and white all-star Chuck 70 X high-top sneakers as they stand on a star lit up with a spotlight.

One person shared the promo on Threads with the caption, “If you don’t know anything about what’s being said about this Converse photo ad on social media … Good. Tell me what you see with your own eyes.”

 

 

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As of Friday, September 18, the ad was still featured on Converse’ Threads’ page.

People React To KKK Promo

Folks weighed in with the quickness over the Converse ad on Threads, and everyone saw the same thing.

Target Also Shared Controversial Ad

As The Shade Room reported, Target apologized after the company shared an ad for a racist Halloween costume. Target promoted controversy with the “Kids’ Glows under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume Bodysuit” from Hyde & EEK! Boutique line.

The costume looks exactly like Blackface caricatures from the minstrel show and Jim Crow eras.

Minstrel shows were performed by white folks wearing shoe polish, burnt cork, or on their faces. They portrayed Black people as cowardly, ignorant, lazy, superstitious, hyper-sexual, and foolish. Additionally, they painted exaggerated smiles on their faces. The Target costume featured the same offensive images, and backlash ensued. Subsequently, Target issued an apology.

“As a company, we know we got this wrong, and we are deeply sorry,” reads the statement. “The costume is offensive and should never have been part of our assortment. It is no longer available for sale. We know this is especially hurtful for our Black guests, team members and partners. Removing the costume is an important first step, and the company is looking closely at how this happened and what needs to change to ensure this won’t happen again.”

Over 60 years, Doctor Who has carved out its place in science fiction history. Part of that longevity comes from the concept of “regeneration,” where the Doctor periodically changes into a new form. This means each actor who steps into the Doctor’s shoes can put their own definitive take on the character…and even come back to the series if they want to. Fan-favorite Doctors, including David Tennant, and icons like Tom Baker have returned to the franchise over the years. If one Doctor Who alum has his way, he won’t be making an on-screen return any time soon.

Michael Troughton, who is the son of Patrick Troughton — the second person to ever play the Doctor — was recently asked whether he’d ever portray the Second Doctor on screen in an interview with the Radio Times. Troughton immediately shot down the idea, as he felt like his time with the character was better spent behind the screen:

“No, I don’t think so. I love playing the role for audio, but no. The Doctor goes on, and I don’t think we want to see me playing it… I don’t think I’d consider it.”

Troughton previously voiced the Second Doctor in a series of audio adventures for Big Finnish, following in the footsteps of his father and other Doctor Who alums who’ve returned to the role. His comments about not playing the Second Doctor on-screen serve as a reminder that Doctor Who isin the midst of its next big transformation and needs a fresh start rather than looking back to the past.

Michael Troughton Is Right — ‘Doctor Who’ Should Continue To Evolve

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Right now, Doctor Who is at a crossroads. BBC is currently putting the series out to competitive tender following the dissolution of a streaming deal with Disney+. That means that whoever takes up producing reigns has the difficult task of delivering an entirely new approach that will draw in new viewers and longtime fans alike. It’s a tall order, but a necessary one. The Disney+ era had a less than favorable reception and ended on the strangest cliffhanger, so it’s better to follow Michael Troughton’s advice and wipe the slate clean.

There’s also another thing that Troughton didn’t touch upon in his review, and that’s the fact that if he did come back as the Second Doctor, most people wouldn’t know the significance of the role. Most Doctor Who fans came into the series via the 2005 reboot, and are more familiar with David Tennant or Matt Smith than the classic Doctors. Whoever picks up Doctor Who next is probably going to go for an approach that still keeps all the classic elements of the series intact, but pushes them forward into a modern context. As Troughton so eloquently put it, the Doctor goes on.

Michael Troughton Previously Appeared on ‘Doctor Who’ in a Different Role

In addition to voicing the Second Doctor, Michael Troughton did show back up on Doctor Who, albeit in an entirely different role. During the 2014 special “Last Christmas,” Troughton plays the role of Albert Smithe, a professor heading an expedition into the Arctic that’s sabotaged by crab-like creatures who attack him and his crew in their dreams. Thanks to the intervention of Peter Capaldi‘s Tweltfth Doctor, the crew is saved alongside his frequent companion Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman). “Last Christmas” turned out to be a major success, earning rave reviews and high ratings.

Ironically, this isn’t the first time that a Troughton has taken on a unique role in the world of Doctor Who. Michael Troughton’s older brother, David Troughton, previously appeared in the original series as well as the modern era, particularly the chilling episode “Midnight”. Their involvement is proof that Doctor Who can touch upon its legacy in ways that don’t involve bringing back past Doctors. While the future of Doctor Who might be hazy, it will definitely feel fresh.

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2024 – 2025-00-00

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BBC One

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Alex Pillai, Peter Hoar, Ben Chessell, Julie Anne Robinson, Jamie Donoughue, Amanda Brotchie, Dylan Holmes Williams

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Steven Moffat, Pete McTighe, Kate Herron, Inua Ellams, Juno Dawson

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“Malcolm in the Middle” alum Frankie Muniz revealed in July 2026 that he and his wife, Paige Price, were ending their marriage. Months later, in a vulnerable social media post, the 40-year-old actor and race car driver opened up about his recent struggles, revealing that he hit rock bottom. This comes after similar posts from the TV star.

Muniz took to his official Instagram account on the morning of September 18 to share a vulnerable message accompanied by a photo of himself. The picture shows the actor sitting on a couch with his hands folded, looking contemplative.

He then used the caption to give insight into his headspace over the past several weeks. He began, “The last 6 weeks of my life have been a nightmare I’m praying to wake up from. Everything felt heavy, unclear, and like it was falling apart at the same time. I wouldn’t wish this season on anyone.”

After that, he discussed the “unexpected gift” from recent weeks, saying, “I’ve had nowhere to hide.” Muniz continued, “I’ve had time to sit with myself, do real self-reflection, and finally see the areas of my life that need work if I want to become a better version of me. Not the polished version I show the world…the actual one.”

The ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Alum Discussed Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’

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The actor continued his emotional post by sharing something he’d previously learned about hitting a life low. According to him, “I read that sometimes hitting rock bottom is the thing that wakes you up. It forces the changes you needed to make all along so you can live the best life possible.”

He then noted that he’s carried “that idea” with him through his recent personal struggles. Muniz continued, “In five years I believe I’ll look back at this exact low point and feel grateful for it, because the high I’ll be standing on then only exists because I went through this.”

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After that, the “Renner” actor vowed to stay the course, saying, “This isn’t the end of the story. It’s the part where I start doing the work…the uncomfortable, unglamorous, necessary work. I’m choosing to treat this season as the foundation, not the finish line.”

He added, “If you’re in a low place right now too, you’re not broken. You’re being rebuilt. Let’s keep going!”

Frankie And His Wife Were Together For 10 Years

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Muniz and Price initially met in 2016 at a celebrity golf tournament. Two years later, in November 2018, the actor proposed, and they then eloped in 2019 before having a formal wedding in February 2020. After that, they had a son in March 2021.

Muniz spoke openly over the years about his relationship with Price, including her support and his busy racing schedule. However, per PEOPLE, the couple announced on July 1 that they had made the decision to end their marriage.

Their statement read, “Life update! Following a period of separation that we kept private, Paige and I have decided to move forward with ending our marriage.”

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It continued, “After 10 beautiful years together, we’ve grown in ways that made us realize our relationship feels most natural and strong as a deep friendship and as co-parents. We share an incredible son who remains the center of our world, and we’re both happier, stronger parents because of the love and growth we’ve shared.”

Muniz also used the statement to thank Price, noting that she “put her own dreams on hold so I could chase mine, and she was always my biggest supporter.”

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Muiz took to X on August 19, 2026, to ask about slowing his heart rate and say he’d recently learned a lot about himself. He stated, “How do I get my heart to stop racing 150 bpm and that feeling like it’s hard to get a deep breath in to subside? Learning a lot about myself this week, a side I ignored.”

He then clarified, “The not so good side. Ready to put in the work to be the best version of me I can be for the world.”

Days later, on August 26, he posted to the platform again, this time discussing having a broken heart. He said, “Am I naive to say that I didn’t know that having a broken heart actually meant your heart physically aches. I’d rather break my back again.”

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Am I naive to say that I didn’t know that having a broken heart actually meant your heart physically aches. I’d rather break my back again.

— Frankie Muniz (@frankiemuniz) August 26, 2026

He also posted on X on September 1, saying he was “struggling.”

Frankie Muniz Made His TV Return In 2026

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Though still acting, Muniz’s primary career focus these days is his racing. However, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life is Still Unfair” premiered on Hulu and Disney+, with most of the original Fox cast returning. The revival series quickly became a hit; according to Deadline, it garnered 8.1 million viewers in its first three days of release.