Nicole Kidman seems to be moving on to a romantic new chapter in her personal life almost a year after her marriage to Keith Urban.

The Oscar-winning actress is apparently spending most of her time in the company of a potential lover, Michael Reinstein. The businessman and actress first sparked dating rumors after they were spotted together in Italy.

While Reinstein might be a potential love interest, sources revealed that Nicole Kidman is taking her time with this important decision.

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Kidman reportedly entering the dating scene months after her marriage ended might be termed overdue. However, the actress is apparently not diving right into anything serious.

A source explained to Us Weekly that the “Spellbound” actress is dating Reinstein, but is keeping the seriousness of the relationship at bay. “It is casual, and she is having fun,” the insider mentioned.

The source’s description suggests that Kidman and Reinstein are simply enjoying each other’s company and not trying to complicate anything between them for now. It also suggests that the duo is not ready to define their relationship or show any exclusivity.

Additionally, the actress is allegedly not keeping all her eggs in one basket. According to the insider, Kidman has also been going on several dates with other people.

For now, neither Kidman nor Reinstein has come out to debunk these speculations.

Nicole Kidman And Michael Reinstein Were Allegedly Introduced By Mutual Friends

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While Kidman and Reinstein are popular figures in their respective industries, they reportedly met through a unique and controlled way.

A source disclosed to the Daily Mail that the duo was introduced by their mutual friends. Apparently, the actress’s friends arranged this meeting as part of her return to the dating world as a single woman.

Some of these friends may include Sandra Bullock and Reese Witherspoon, who have reportedly played a key role in encouraging the actress to meet new people.

Kidman worked alongside Witherspoon on “Big Little Lies” and recently reunited with Bullock for “Practical Magic 2.”

According to the source, filming the long-awaited sequel with Bullock gave Kidman a sense of stability while other parts of her life were changing.

The Pair First Fueled Romance Rumors During An Italian Getaway

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Kidman and Reinstein first sparked romance rumors after Page Six acquired pictures of them standing outside a hotel in Portofino, Italy.

In the photos, the duo looked relaxed and friendly with each other. Although the images were not concrete proof of an ongoing relationship, they were still enough to make dating rumors spread like wildfire on the internet.

Reinstein fueled these rumors again when she was spotted getting Kidman from Hollywood Burbank Airport in his Ferrari after she returned to California from New York. This second sighting was all the proof fans needed to conclude that the pair were romantic interests.

Their outings nevertheless represent one of Kidman’s most closely watched personal connections since she and Urban called it quits.

The Actress’s New Man Michael Reinstein Is A Powerful Private Equity Executive

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Reinstein might not be an A-list actor, but he is an influential figure in the business world.

He began a Beverly Hills-based investment company known as Regent in 2013, which has gone on to become a successful business.

According to his corporate biography, Reinstein has also overseen more than 45 acquisitions, including the media, automotive, technology, consumer, and luxury sectors.

Regent’s portfolio also includes recognizable fashion brands such as Bally, Escada, Club Monaco, and La Senza. Before forming Regent, Reinstein was reportedly a worker at talent agency ICM Partners and helped to establish the USN Television network.

Despite his prominent business career, Reinstein maintained a considerably lower public profile than Kidman before they were photographed together.

Nicole Kidman And Keith Urban Are In A ‘Much Better Place’

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Kidman’s alleged return to the dating scene comes almost a year after her relationship with her ex-husband, Urban, has reportedly become less problematic.

An insider told Us Weekly that “the dust has settled” between the exes and they are seemingly in a “much better place.”

Despite the problems that arose towards the end of their marriage, the pair is reportedly good with each other now.

Kidman and Urban first separated in September 2025 after almost two decades together. They also share two daughters, Sunday Rose Kidman Urban and Faith Margaret Kidman Urban.

Inde Navarrette is continuing her rapid rise in Hollywood, signing on to both star in and executive produce Apple Original Films’ upcoming sci-fi thriller The Waffle House Index.

Apple has acquired the project, which will come from Apple Studios with Plan B Entertainment producing. Louis Paxtonis set to direct from a screenplay written by Andrew Nunnelly.

For Navarrette, the project represents another major step forward following the massive success of Obsession, while also giving the actress a significant role behind the camera as an executive producer.

A Waffle House, Killer Crocodiles and Aliens

Despite its unusual title, The Waffle House Index appears ready to take audiences on an even stranger ride than its name suggests.

The film centers on a Waffle House waitress whose already difficult night takes a dangerous turn when an armed stranger arrives during her shift.

From there, things escalate dramatically.

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The story reportedly involves a massive flood, killer crocodiles, a nuclear explosion, a mysterious bunker beneath the Waffle House and even aliens, combining elements of disaster movies, survival thrillers and science fiction into one ambitious story.

The title itself is inspired by the real-world “Waffle House Index,” an informal method of measuring the severity of a natural disaster based on whether local Waffle House restaurants are able to remain operational.

The concept generally uses three levels. Green indicates a restaurant is operating normally, yellow signals limited service or supplies, while red means the restaurant has closed entirely and conditions in the surrounding area could be severe.

That real-world concept appears to serve as the jumping-off point for a movie that quickly ventures into much bigger sci-fi territory.

Navarrette’s Breakout Run Continues

The Waffle House Index arrives as Navarrette continues what has become a breakout period in her career.

She currently stars as Nikki Freeman in Obsession, the horror thriller that became a major theatrical success after earning strong attention following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Navarrette’s performance has also generated awards attention, with Focus Features reportedly preparing a Best Actress Oscar campaign for the actress.

Her career is expanding well beyond Obsession.

Navarrette has also landed the role of Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men film and is attached to the upcoming horror project Invertigo.

Before her recent run of major film roles, Navarrette appeared as Estela de la Cruz in 13 Reasons Why and played Sarah Cushing on Superman & Lois. Her other credits include Trap House and Wander Darkly.

Now, The Waffle House Index gives Navarrette the opportunity to take another major step in her career by serving as both the film’s leading star and an executive producer.

Apple has not yet announced a release date for The Waffle House Index.

Big Brother week 9 Head of Household results are in after LaTrice “Lala” Verrett‘s eviction after Rick Devens‘s stunning Blockbuster win. Dee, Angela and Devens don’t think they should face the block under the new HOH, but he’s gonna stun them.

Also, there were clips of the Nashville watch party with Rachel Reilly with Cameron Hardin and between them were Jimmy Heagarty and BB28‘s Mallory Aurichio. They were watching the BB Blockbuster and Jimmy and Mallory were screaming for Taylor Brown.

They thought she was going to win it and then Devens sank that fourth ball. Rachel and the room screamed and cheered for Devens. But Mallory and Jimmy looked totally ticked. The only angry faces in a crowd of cheering people.

Big Brother: Melody’s Causing Mayhem

Right after the eviction, Melody Morris started some stuff. She and Angela Murray voted to evict Taylor. And Angela was honest about her vote. But Melody was not. I guess after losing Mallory and dealing with Drew drama, Melody chose chaos.

She’s actively lying and said she voted to evict Lala. Everyone believes her so now they’re turning on each other. Devens asked Dee Valladares twice if she voted to evict Taylor and she blew up. Dee’s so mad she told Angela she’ll nominate Devens and Drew Campbell if she wins HOH.

Others think that Dee threw that vote on Taylor. And Yash Patel is also a top suspect. But Melody’s in the clear and just basking in the chaos. Also, Drew tried to sneak a kiss on Melody in the kitchen but she dodged.

Big Brother 28: Barrett Takes HOH

Now, let’s talk Head of Household. First, Angela asked them to throw the comp to her so she can see photos of her grandkids. Devens was unsympathetic. And it looks like Devens came in second in the comp.

But that’s likely because Yash threw it in a big way, not even subtle. There were balls rolled of various colors – and Yash was flinging. The important thing is that Barrett Pfeiffer won it. And he gets to celebrate his birthday in the HOH room. He’ll turn 28 on Sept 9th wearing the HOH robe and key.

Big Brother: Who’s Safe?

By the way, the new HOH calls himself Spicy Barrett on his reality TV podcast. And here’s hoping for a spicy HOH. Melody and Dee are Have-Nots and people are ticked that Yash is not because it was his turn and he should’ve volunteered. But he didn’t.

And by the way, Drew’s still walking around eating his bananas the weird slimy-hand way even though he’s been taught better by now. Okay now the nomination plans.

After winning the HOH comp, Barrett celebrated with Devens and Drew with both feeling totally safe. Once it was just Barrett and Drew, he confirmed that Melody and Drew are safe this week but Barrett warned him what he does might “make him uncomfortable”.

And Barrett realized that he’s got to put all three up – Devens, Dee and Angela – even though he’d like to just nominate two of them alongside Yash. Barrett said he’s okay with a vet or Yash going.

Barrett knows if he doesn’t put up all three, the icon not on the block could win Power of Veto, take down a vet and they’d both be safe. Then, Barrett would have to renom someone he’s closer to.

And if the vet on the block wins Blockbuster, then his HOH is pointless. Dee said if Barrett tries to pull a fast one she’ll spill tea. Then she did anyway. Dee decided to tell Barrett about her bribe.

Big Brother 28: Is a Win Deserved?

It’s a strategy, but not sure Dee revealing she bought safety for her and the icons from Yash will help her. Because, that bribe hurt Barrett’s game. It kept Yash off the block on Dee’s HOH and she put Mallory up instead and Barrett’s bestie was evicted.

Basically, what we have is Dee, Devens and Angela thinking they shouldn’t even be options for the block. It’s icon entitlement. But that won’t keep them safe.

Alix Earle has finally said something about her speculated romance with NFL star Tom Brady. 

Earle offered a coy response when pressed about her post-breakup dating life following her split from football player Braxton Berrios. This gave fans a peek into what has been going on behind the scenes in the influencer’s love life. 

Earle and Brady sparked dating rumors after being seen together on multiple occasions; however, neither of them has come forward to clarify the nature of their relationship until now. 

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During an episode of her Netflix reality series “Earle Meets World,” which premiered on Friday, September 4, Earle publicly acknowledged her rumored romance with 49-year-old NFL legend  Brady. 

The moment unfolded during tour rehearsals with her former “Dancing with the Stars” partner Val Chmerkovskiy, when his wife, fellow professional dancer Jenna Johnson, dropped into the studio.

Johnson inquired about Earle’s high-profile personal life following her high-profile breakup with NFL player Braxton Berrios by directly asking what’s going on.

Earle remained coy while maintaining a broad smile. “I don’t know what’s going on… I’m having fun,” she said, as reported by PEOPLE Magazine. 

When Johnson pressed further to ask if the relationship was officially confirmed, the 25-year-old influencer simply shrugged and repeated, “No, I’m just having fun.”

Johnson teased Earle about moving on quickly after her split, lightheartedly mimicking a phone call and joking, “Then you were like, ‘Tom, come over, cutie,’” prompting a laugh from Earle as she brushed off the playfully subtle probe.

Though Earle stopped short of defining the relationship, her lighthearted interactions provided the first public peek into her rumored connection with the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

Rumors Swirled After Alix Earle & Tom Brady Appeared Cozy At New Year’s Eve & Super Bowl Events

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Before Earle publicly addressed the situation on screen, rumors had been swirling for months following a series of high-profile joint appearances.

Speculation regarding a potential romance between the pair first erupted early in the year after video surfaced showing Earle and Brady partying together in St. Barts over New Year’s Eve. 

The clip, which went viral across social media, depicted the social media star and the former NFL quarterback dancing and chatting closely during a late-night celebration. At the time, sources also claimed that the two were “hooking up.”

The rumor mill picked up further momentum during Super Bowl weekend in February, when the duo was once again seen mingling and laughing together at an exclusive pre-game party.

The Blast reported that throughout the evening, onlookers noted the pair shared warm smiles with drinks in hand.

Earle Openly Sheds Light On Her Dating Preferences And Avoiding Partners Her Own Age

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Adding fuel to the rumors regarding her connection to Brady, Earle offered additional context into her preference while discussing relationships and boundaries.

During an episode of her “Get Real With Me” YouTube series, Earle candidly explained why she actively avoids dating men close to her own age. 

She reflected on a recent outing with a partner who was just one year older and admitted that the dynamic failed to meet her expectations. She then stressed that she needed a partner who could take charge and offer maturity.

“I went on a date with a guy who was a year older than me. I can’t do it again…,” she said, per The Blast.

Earle Sparked New Romance Rumors With F1 Star Lando Norris

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Despite her expressed preference for older men, Earle also reignited relationship rumors after being spotted with a younger sports star in London.

According to The Blast, the 25-year-old content creator generated fresh headlines after spending a late evening with 26-year-old Formula 1 driver Lando Norris. 

Onlookers spotted the pair at a private club in London, where they reportedly stayed into the early hours of the morning. Witnesses also noted that the duo spent much of the night talking, with Norris allegedly asking venue management to keep the doors open past closing time to extend their evening together.

The pair also reportedly made separate exits from the establishment in an effort to avoid camera crews and waiting photographers.

Alix Earle Opened Up About Experiencing Challenges Within Her Family

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Besides navigating her love life, Earle has also had to deal with family issues, which she was recently open about. 

According to The Blast, documenting her life for “Earle Meets World” presented unique emotional challenges for Earle. She opened up about the difficulty of balancing vulnerable family conversations with the demands of continuous reality television production. 

She agreed that while some moments were difficult to film, they definitely brought her family closer together. Ultimately, Earle explained that pushing through those emotional hurdles allowed her to maintain the raw authenticity that first built her audience.

There are some years when people can say, “Wow, that was a great year for movies,” which typically means that there are a plethora of great movies released that year—2026 actually being one of them, in fact. One of the best examples of these kinds of years is none other than the likes of 2004—a year filled with incredible movie-going experiences and even some of the best movies out there.

Almost hitting the midpoint of the decade of the 2000s, this year is absolutely filled to the brim with amazing movies. So much so, in fact, that people will most likely have quite the debate over what the “correct” answers are. It’s hard to say such a thing, but there are definitely a select few movies released this year that stand out among the rest.

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‘Before Sunset’

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Romantic films have a special place in many people’s hearts, and one of the best in 2004 is none other than Before Sunset. Starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and directed by Richard Linklater, this project is one that has gone down as a favorite for some romance movie fans, and that’s for very good reason.

Before Sunset follows Hawke’s character, Jesse, and Delpy’s, Celine, meeting on a train in Europe and spending a night together in the romantic city of Vienna. There’s a slight bittersweet feeling to it, though, as they realize that they will probably only have this night together. A romantic movie really depends on the main actors’ chemistry, and thankfully, for Before Sunset, Hawke and Delpy have incredible chemistry and make the love here feel all the more palpable.

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‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’

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The love for Harry Potter is so real, and a favorite selection in the films’ eight-movie series is none other than the third one, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Alfonso Cuarón‘s direction feels distinct and gives this third entry a lot of identity—taking a departure from the colorful, childlike themes of the first two, opting for a darker one to fit the more serious plot line.

When a terrifying prisoner from the prison known as Azkaban, Sirius Black (Gary Oldman), escapes, he reportedly has it out for the young wizard, putting him at risk. However, things are never as they seem in the world of Hogwarts, and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and co. soon discover that Sirius Black may not be who everyone says he is. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban takes some time to really hone in on Harry’s personal history, making this entry feel incredibly important.

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‘Spider-Man 2’

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Sam Raimi‘s Spider-Man franchise is one of the most beloved superhero trilogies of all time. They were a huge part of defining what a good superhero movie looks like, with Spider-Man 2 being considered one of the greatest superhero flicks ever made to this very day. While the first Spider-Man was very comic book-inspired, Spider-Man 2 takes the time to get more grounded and introspective, looking deep within the mind and life of Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire), begging the question: Is being Spider-Man worth it if it destroys the life of Peter Parker?

Not to mention, Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) is known as one of the best Spider-Man movie villains of all time thanks to how well he was developed and the way he challenges Peter’s personal character arc. Not only is Spider-Man 2 known as one of the best superhero movies out there, but it’s also a perfect example of how to produce a great sequel film.

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‘Kill Bill: Volume 2’

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Quentin Tarantino has been known as an all-time film director for decades now, and one of his most iconic franchises comes in the form of Kill Bill. While the first movie was good—great, even—its Kill Bill: Volume 2 that is the definitive Kill Bill movie. This second entry takes everything that worked about the first and improves on it tenfold.

While Kill Bill: Volume 1 was fast-paced with action for days, it’s Kill Bill: Volume 2 that takes more time to slow down and produce more character development and a deeper, more complex story. It is hard to deny that this second movie just has more to chew on and, in turn, gets audiences more emotionally invested in the plot at hand.

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‘Million Dollar Baby’

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Boxing movies hold a very special place in a lot of people’s hearts—the Rocky franchise, Creed franchise, Southpaw, etc.—because of the fact that they commonly use action to help drive plot and character. Whenever a character steps into the ring, it’s a character moment—moving their arcs forward via their actions in the fight—and that makes all the intense action feel earned and worth watching. Million Dollar Baby is another great example of these exact reasons boxing movies are so successful.

Million Dollar Baby, at its heart, is a story about the human condition, connection with others, and the bond between fathers and daughters. The two main characters, Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood)—who lost his own daughter—and Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank)—who lost her father—are abundantly compelling protagonists. Both Clint Eastwood and Hilary Swank give phenomenal, raw performances, and its all-around an incredible underdog story, making this an emotionally compelling and thrilling flick.

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‘Vera Drake’

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While many know actor Imelda Staunton as the ever-hated Harry Potter character, Dolores Umbridge—hated for the best reasons, because her performance is just that good—one of her best performances comes in the form of Vera Drake in the identically titled movie, Vera Drake. She portrays a secret abortionist in 1950s Britain, and when the authorities find out what she’s doing, everything she loves is put on the line.

Vera Drake does two exceptional things: It doesn’t preach to the audience, and it doesn’t judge its main character. For a film with a synopsis like this, those are incredibly important things to capture—there are no easy answers in Vera Drake. This flick doesn’t just have great performances, but it tells a profound story about a woman of pure heart and is abundantly thought-provoking.

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‘Hotel Rwanda’

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Exactly two months after Vera Drake was released, the war thriller Hotel Rwanda came out. Starring actor Don Cheadle—commonly known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s James “Rhodey” Rhodes—in a role that is unlike what people typically expect from him. This proved to be for the better, though, because he completely caught people off guard with how genuine, raw, and honest his performance is.

Hotel Rwanda is based on the true story—taking place during a real-world tragedy—of hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina as he protects over 1,000 refugees in his hotel during the Rwandan genocide. Hotel Rwanda does not pull its punches in the slightest and makes sure the audience knows and understands the impact and terror of that tragedy, which makes Hotel Rwanda a really impactful watch.

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‘The Incredibles’

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Pixar always seems to cook when they create one of their iconic animated features, and one of the best is easily the likes of The Incredibles. This story of a realistically messy family, the bond between said family, the cost of arrogance, and the struggles of growing up is one that is beloved across the entire world. It’s, without a doubt, one of the greatest superhero movies ever made.

The Incredibles has a great villain—one of the best in superhero cinema—and highlights, as stated, what the cost of arrogance is (due to him being created by Mr. Incredible’s (Craig T. Nelson) own arrogance as a younger hero). What made this project so special at the end of the day, though, is the extremely complex writing behind every character and the plot itself. This “kids movie” is a story that everyone can relate to and is so much more.

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‘Shrek 2’

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While Spider-Man 2 can be considered one of the best sequels of all time, there’s genuinely zero question that Shrek 2 is one of, if not the best, movie sequels ever made. While Shrek was an astounding movie, Shrek 2 takes everything that worked and makes something even better. This movie feels impossible to beat at times.

Shrek 2 is a heartfelt story about being who you are and not needing to change for another person to love you. This, combined with the hilarious humor and fairy tale satire at play, makes Shrek 2 one of the most fun flicks to watch with friends, family, or even alone. There’s always room for Shrek 2. It’s even got a killer soundtrack behind it—Guardians of the Galaxy-level quality.

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‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’

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Actor Jim Carrey is known worldwide as a comedic actor—even considered to be “boxed in” to it—but he doesn’t get enough credit for the dramatic performances he can give. The best dramatic performance Carrey has ever delivered is, without a doubt, in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This movie is one of the most heartbreaking films out there.

The best aspect of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the way it honestly looks at human relationships, dissecting them down to their bare, rawest parts. Heartbreak is, well, heartbreaking, and that is the core of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It’s all about how bad relationships and memories help shape the person one is, and while they wish to forget them, they’re actually essential.

Bachelor Nation is getting a little bigger!

Former Bachelor Peter Weber announced on Thursday, September 4, that his girlfriend, Jadeyn Carr, is pregnant with twins.

“1 + 1 = 4 ♥️,” he captioned maternity photos kissing the model’s bare baby bump.

Jadeyn replied, “Forever <<<333.”

Peter and Jadeyn, who debuted their relationship in August, have been together for less than one year. Their relationship — and the babies on board — already have Peter’s mom excited.

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“God’s sweetest blessings! So So loved already!!” Barbara Weber gushed via Instagram comment at the time. “You two will be the best parents!! Love you 4! ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

Peter rose to fame on Hannah Brown’s season of The Bachelorette, ending in third place. He subsequently served as the next lead of The Bachelorette. While Peter proposed to Hannah Ann Sluss, they called off their engagement weeks later over the pilot’s lingering feelings for finalist Madi Prewett.

Peter was later romantically linked to Kelley Flanagan, Julie LaPlaca and Brook Sill before meeting Jadeyn.

“I was in New York for the last four years, and [Kelley] and I had gone back on-and-off a little bit during that time, but [the] majority of it was all single,” Peter previously said on a 2025 episode of the “Almost Famous” podcast. “I always wanted a relationship. It’s no secret, obviously, but you know, I was never going to be someone to force anything.”

Peter had relocated to his native California earlier that year before he was introduced to Jadeyn, who is also based on the West Coast.

Keep scrolling to see how Peter’s fellow Bachelor Nation alums have celebrated the couple’s pregnancy announcement:

Jamie Otis

Jamie, who appeared on Ben Flajnik’s season, married Doug Hehner on Married at First Sight season 1. The pair share daughter Henley, son Hendrix and twins Hawkins and Huxley.

“Ohhh your family is going to double in the best way!” she gushed to Peter. “People will warn you it’s a lot but trust me .. it’s a lot of fun ❤️❤️.”

Kendall Long

“As a fellow twin I can say twins are the best 😜🤍 Congrats to you two!!,” Kendall replied.

Adam Gottschalk

The Bachelor in Paradise alum is already looking ahead, responding, “Hollywood wedding let’s go!” (Peter and Jadeyn, for their parts, have not publicly revealed their future plans as a couple.)

Michael Allio

He replied, “Couldn’t be happier for you both. Congrats 🎉.”

Dylan Barbour

Dylan, meanwhile, jokingly requested that the proud parents-to-be name both babies Dylan in his honor.

Dale Moss

Dale bestowed Peter with a new nickname: “Zadddyyyy.”

Zac Clark

“Awesome. Congrats,” Zac added.

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Joey Graziadei, Jason Tartick and Susie Evans

The trio each simply commented, “Congratulations.”

Serena Pitt

Serena chimed in, “Omg CONGRATS!!”

Elyse Dehlbom

Elyse responded, “Oh my goshhhhh!!!! Congratulations.”

Labor Day weekend shouldn’t be laborious, which is why it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax and watch a good movie or two.

You don’t even have to bother deciding which films to watch — that’s What to Watch’s job.

We’ve selected three great new Prime Video movies to stream over the long Labor Day weekend.

From a Charlize Theron action film and a ‘70s horror classic featuring John Travolta before he came down with a Saturday night fever, these films will make you grateful you don’t have to work on Monday.

‘Cape Fear’ (1991)

It’s safe to say that Max Cady (Robert De Niro) can nurse a grudge or two. He has a good reason, though – he was jailed for years due to his defense lawyer, Sam Bowden (Nick Nolte), hiding key evidence that could have acquitted him. That doesn’t mean Max is innocent – he’s a rapist and murderer, and now that he’s out of jail, he has only one goal: to make Sam and his family suffer as much as he did while he was locked away for all those years.

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Cape Fear was recently remade into a bizarrely campy, 10-episode Apple TV miniseries starring Javier Bardem as Cady, but the ‘91 version remains the gold standard. (The 1962 original starring Robert Mitchum as Max is OK but dated. It’s also streaming on Prime Video.) Director Martin Scorsese flexes every cinematic muscle he has in bringing this pulpy revenge story to life, with split-diopter shots, stylistic color choices and a bombastic score from original composer Bernard Herrmann. The result is a thriller that’s both scary and fun; like a rollercoaster ride, it keeps moving and doesn’t give you much time to breathe. The cast is excellent, with the standouts being Jessica Lange as Sam’s unhappy wife and a young Juliette Lewis as her precocious teenage daughter.

Cape Fear is streaming on Prime Video.

‘Atomic Blonde’ (2017)

Being an avid modern moviegoer means a lot of things, and one of them is watching action films where Charlize Theron kicks ass and looks great doing it. Mad Max: Fury Road is her best film in this very specific genre, but Atomic Blonde is not too far behind. The Odyssey actress stars as MI6 agent Lorraine Broughton, who travels to Cold War-era Berlin to recover a stolen list of undercover agents operating in Europe. She teams up with local spy David Percival (James McAvoy) to track down the KGB agents who took it, but can she trust David – or anyone – in a dangerous game of secrets, lies and espionage?

Look beyond Atomic Blonde’s neon-colored surface, and you’ll find there’s not much there. But when a movie looks this good, why would you want to? The film’s spy story isn’t as deep as a John Le Carré plot, but rather an excuse to stage some pretty epic fight scenes. It also gives Theron just enough of a character to make you care if she hooks up with undercover French agent Delphine (Sofia Boutella) and somehow survives by the end of the film. It’s not a great action film, but Atomic Blonde is good enough and proves once again that Theron is one of the few real stars Hollywood has left.

Atomic Blonde is streaming on Prime Video.

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‘Carrie’ (1976)

The beginning of September usually means it’s time to go back to school, and no one dreads that prospect more than Carrie White (Sissy Spacek). She’s a shy teen who is picked on by the other girls, but when the school hunk, Tommy Ross (William Katt), asks her to prom, she thinks she’s finally been accepted. Carrie quickly discovers it’s all a sham — she’s the target of another cruel prank that emphasizes just how different she is from all the other students. But what her tormentors don’t know is that they’re right — Carrie is different, and when she gets mad, no one is safe from her wrath.

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No film better captures the horrors of high school than Carrie does — and that’s before anyone actually dies! Director Brian De Palma is clearly sympathetic to his heroine’s plight, and he shoots Spacek as if she’s some angel stuck in Hell. In a way, she is — school bullies are the worst, especially when they’re played with such dumb glee by then-nobodies John Travolta and Nancy Allen. As the titular heroine, Spacek gives one of the best performances ever in the horror genre. She’s matched only by Piper Laurie as Carrie’s mother, who thinks her daughter is an evil that only she can destroy. But like most teens, Carrie isn’t evil — she’s just misunderstood, and that makes her even more dangerous.

Carrie is streaming on Prime Video.

When it comes to spy thrillers on TV, there’s one addition to the genre that was slightly overlooked, but certainly shouldn’t be. Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal, which first premiered on November 14, 2024, received a solid 84% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes following Season 1, and is gearing up for another explosive and suspenseful Season 2.

But as viewers of the show have already gathered, the series, which is based on Frederick Forsyth‘s novel of the same name (someone who Reacher‘s Lee Child credited for changing the rules for thriller writers), Season 2 will likely be much different than the first. After all, while Season 1 presented viewers with a heart-pumping cat-and-mouse thriller, Season 2 will have no choice but to reinvent itself after the events that unfolded in the finale.

The Season 1 Finale of ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Changed Everything

For those who still haven’t watched Season 1 of The Day of the Jackal, note that there are spoilers ahead. In the finale of Season 1, the cat-and-mouse dynamic between The Jackal (Eddie Redmayne) and Bianca (Lashana Lynch) came to its inevitable collision and deliberately flipped Forsyth’s original ending by killing off Bianca instead of The Jackal. Per its producers, the decision came from wanting the adaptation to continue as a long-form series. “It’s about growing the IP… and it is The Day of the Jackal it’s not The Day of the Person Who Kills the Jackal. So it felt appropriate,” lead director and executive producer Brian Kirk told Variety. He continued by calling the finale “the ultimate twist.” “The guy you’ve been programmed to think is going to die — because that’s what you’ve been told — in fact, he doesn’t,” Kirk said.

By doing so, however, the series set itself up for a very different sophomore season. After all, The Jackal and Bianca’s unwavering tension as the assassin and the pursuer throughout Season 1 established them as two engines heading to an imminent and unavoidable crash, making the series all the more exciting and gripping. Now that their chase has come to an end, Season 2 can’t simply give him another target and expect the same tension to take place, it needs instead to establish a new force capable of challenging him without feeling like Bianca 2.0. That by itself presents The Day of the Jackal with its greatest challenge to date: to reinvent the story way beyond Forsyth’s legendary cat-and-mouse thriller in way that sustains Redmayne’s The Jackal and still excites viewers as an ongoing series.

What Can Fans Expect of ‘The Day of the Jackal’ Season 2

Season 2 of the series is already underway. Filming on the new season officially kicked off in February 2026, with set photos showing Redmayne already stepping back into The Jackal’s shoes. In addition to the returning faces, the series has also welcomed new cast members, including Pablo Schreiber, Weruche Opia, and Matt Bomer, with Bomer stepping into the spotlight as the primary antagonist. Details surrounding Schreiber and Opia’s characters — as well as exact plot details — are still under strict lock and key. Meanwhile, the creative helm has also shifted; series creator Ronan Bennett has departed the project, passing showrunner duties to David Harrower (Lockerbie: A Search for the Truth).

Ultimately, while every season of a show should present viewers with new stories, exciting plotlines and fresh twists and turns, Season 2 of The Day of the Jackal has no choice but to completely redo itself. No longer relying on the growing tensions between The Jackal and Bianca, the series will continue to expand beyond the world created by Forsyth, and build a whole new storyline with his novel as just the distant original material. That certainly presents the show with its most difficult challenge yet – but an exciting one at that.

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Inde Navarrette is continuing her rapid rise in Hollywood, signing on to both star in and executive produce Apple Original Films’ upcoming sci-fi thriller The Waffle House Index.

Apple has acquired the project, which will come from Apple Studios with Plan B Entertainment producing. Louis Paxtonis set to direct from a screenplay written by Andrew Nunnelly.

For Navarrette, the project represents another major step forward following the massive success of Obsession, while also giving the actress a significant role behind the camera as an executive producer.

A Waffle House, Killer Crocodiles and Aliens

Despite its unusual title, The Waffle House Index appears ready to take audiences on an even stranger ride than its name suggests.

The film centers on a Waffle House waitress whose already difficult night takes a dangerous turn when an armed stranger arrives during her shift.

From there, things escalate dramatically.

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The story reportedly involves a massive flood, killer crocodiles, a nuclear explosion, a mysterious bunker beneath the Waffle House and even aliens, combining elements of disaster movies, survival thrillers and science fiction into one ambitious story.

The title itself is inspired by the real-world “Waffle House Index,” an informal method of measuring the severity of a natural disaster based on whether local Waffle House restaurants are able to remain operational.

The concept generally uses three levels. Green indicates a restaurant is operating normally, yellow signals limited service or supplies, while red means the restaurant has closed entirely and conditions in the surrounding area could be severe.

That real-world concept appears to serve as the jumping-off point for a movie that quickly ventures into much bigger sci-fi territory.

Navarrette’s Breakout Run Continues

The Waffle House Index arrives as Navarrette continues what has become a breakout period in her career.

She currently stars as Nikki Freeman in Obsession, the horror thriller that became a major theatrical success after earning strong attention following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Navarrette’s performance has also generated awards attention, with Focus Features reportedly preparing a Best Actress Oscar campaign for the actress.

Her career is expanding well beyond Obsession.

Navarrette has also landed the role of Rogue in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men film and is attached to the upcoming horror project Invertigo.

Before her recent run of major film roles, Navarrette appeared as Estela de la Cruz in 13 Reasons Why and played Sarah Cushing on Superman & Lois. Her other credits include Trap House and Wander Darkly.

Now, The Waffle House Index gives Navarrette the opportunity to take another major step in her career by serving as both the film’s leading star and an executive producer.

Apple has not yet announced a release date for The Waffle House Index.

Days of Our Lives big comings and goings news for you and two huge tidbits that tie back to Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney). Not only has her youngest daughter Sydney DiMera (Sidney Malakeh) been recast. But her fiancé Dante Vitali (Franco LoPresti) that we first heard about many months ago has finally been cast and he is actually in town soon. Plus, we’ve got a lot of other casting news with big ins and outs for the Peacock soap.

Days of our Lives: Sydney DiMera Recast Confirmed

Let’s dive into this casting stuff. So, this week it was finally confirmed that Sydney Malakeh will indeed be portraying Sami Brady and EJ DiMera‘s (Dan Feuerriegel) only daughter, Sydney DiMera. The last time that we saw Sydney on the soap was 5 years ago.

It was in 2021 in the holiday digital spin-off A Very Salem Christmas. At that time, Sydney was played by young actress Evelyn Stevenson. And now she’s been aged up. And since Sydney DiMera has been mentioned numerous times over the past few months. We already assumed that Sami and EJ’s daughter was coming to Salem.

So, we had kind of figured this out. But Sydney and EJ have spoken on the phone many times. And we also saw Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) trying to cozy up to Sydney. Because she was asking her niece to meet her for fashion week in Milan.

Kristen Targets Sydney on DOOL

But Kristen was just trying to torment EJ. And once he found out that Kristen was targeting Sydney after Kristen tried to kill his son Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman), you know, that was why he kidnapped Kristen and was going to send her back to the island. But Lexie Carver (Nikki Crawford) thwarted it. And now Kristen is on the loose.

EJ is on his way to Italy with Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd). This is where Sydney and his ex-wife Sami currently live with her fiancée Dante Vitali. So, Sydney’s first appearance on Days of Our Lives will be next week on Wednesday, September 9th. I’m assuming it’s going to be in Italy. You know, when EJ is reunited with his daughter Sydney. But it’s not going to be until the following week on September 14th when we meet Sami’s mystery fiancé, Dante Vitali, for the first time ever.

He’s going to be played by Franco LoPresti. So, he has been on Tracker. He was on Schitt’s Creek. He’s done a bunch of prime time stuff. And Franco is a total hunk. The last time Sami was in Salem, if you remember, it was November 2025. And she tried to make her ex-husbands EJ, Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering), and Lucas Horton (Bryan Dattilo) all jealous when she announced her engagement to mystery billionaire Dante. That was almost a year ago.

Days of our Lives: The Vitali Name Spooks Everyone

But what Sami’s exes were most concerned about was his last name, Vitali. But Sami reassured everybody that Dante, while related to Ava Vitali (Tamara Braun), had nothing to do with the Philly mobster side of his extended family. So, there’s a lot of online speculation and I tend to agree that Dante is the real buyer of the Kiriakis mansion. Rita Lesley (Maggie Carney) told EJ that the buyer’s name who made the all-cash offer was Dominic Mariano. But that could be an alias of Dante’s or it could be a minion that he has doing the real estate transaction for him.

But what’s bizarre is that Dante’s bride to be Sami doesn’t return to Days until June of 2027. Yet Dante is going to be on screen in a little more than a week. So, I wonder if he’s going to stick around for a while or if he’s in and out and then returns when Sami does next summer. I mean, Days is a revolving door of characters. So, as we reported a while back, Alison Sweeney, Christie Clark, Brian Datillo, and Chandler Massey are returning in June to reprise their roles of Sami Brady, Carrie Brady, Lucas Horton, and Will Horton, respectively.

Big Story Ahead on Days of our Lives

And the four actors filmed their arc this July. But right now they’re taping days more than 10 months ahead. So, it’s kind of crazy. The return of several Hortons and Bradys was reported to be a limited run for a huge story. I tend to think it may be about Sami’s wedding to Dante. And in fact, if he is buying the Kiriakis mansion, maybe that’s where Sami and Dante are going to get married.

Moving right along, we just saw the arrival of a brand new character this week when Mason Whitfield (Brandon Butler) arrived on Days on September 1st. This time he was not playing Zack Brady in a dream sequence who is the dead son of Bo and Hope Brady. Instead, Brandon now plays Mason Whitfield. And as far so far, we know Mason is a former Marine. He’s out of the service. He’s attending Salem U.

And we also know he does not like Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) for some reason. When she was almost mugged and Lani Price (Sal Stowers) saved her, Mason didn’t even care to find out if Holly was okay or not. Now, the only other Marine I know of in Salem is Philip Kiriakis. (John-Paul Lavoisier).

Days of our Lives: Mason Knows Holly?

And we last saw him in uniform on Memorial Day, and he was offering his condolences to Amy Choi (Shi Ne Nielson) on the day of Sophia Choi’s (Rachel Boyd) memorial. I mentioned this because I do wonder if Mason has a tie to the Choi family and that’s why he hates Holly. Because Mason’s reaction to Holly was triggered by her name alone.

He didn’t seem to physically recognize her. So, he refused to shake her hand and Mason walked away from Holly in a huff. So, Mason thinks he knows Holly obviously and that may be based on her reputation or her past behavior. And if Mason cared about Sophia, he’ll obviously keep hating Holly. And speaking of her and her boyfriend Tate Black (Leo Howard) were now on a countdown to their exit.

Days of our Lives: Holly & Tate Exit Soon

Ashley Puzemis and Leo Howard were fired in January of this year when they came back from their Christmas break. But we still don’t know when their last air date will be. I’m expecting the pressure in Salem gets to be too much on Holly and she and Tate relocate to Paris to be near her mom Nicole Walker and her baby brother and all that. So, we have kind of the same thing going on for Chanel and Johnny actors Raven Bowens and Carson Boatman.

They were fired at the same exact time as the Tate and Holly actors. So, we’re on a countdown for all four to exit Salem despite Chanel, Johnny, Tate, and Holly all being still very active on front burner storylines. So, it remains to be seen if all four characters will exit or if just the actors are going to exit and they’re recasting the roles of Johnny, Tate, Holly, and Chanel.

And speaking of recast, Swedish American actress Sofia Mattsson well, technically she was born Swedish and she’s become an American citizen, could be playing a familiar character. She makes her debut in Salem in early 2027.

Days of our Lives: Sofia Mattsson Role Revealed?

Nadia Bjorlin said in a recent interview she was asked to return to Days, but turned down the offer, which means the writers have a storyline they want to do for Chloe Lane. So, we may see Sofia Mattsson playing a recast Chloe Lane. Sofia described her character as complex and interesting and that fits Chloe to a tea. And just like Nadia Bjorlin, Sofia Mattsson is actually a singer, not an opera singer. But the actress was in a band and was the lead singer years ago in a group in Stockholm, Sweden.

So, if she is recast Chloe, maybe she’s coming back to help heartbroken Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) pick up the pieces once Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) goes back to Xander Cook (Paul Telfer), which we know is happening. And one last casting tidbit is that Days of Our Lives has hired Britney Sarpy. She is going to show up around the same time as Sami and the other Bradys and Hortons in mid-2027. But so far her role is undisclosed.

I think you guys are really going to like Britney Sarpy. She’s gorgeous. She’s talented. She was on General Hospital for a while. She was on The Young and the Restless for a while. And in the meantime, we’ve got some new faces to look forward to in the next couple of weeks. So, be sure and watch for Sydney DiMera and Dante Vitali on September 9th and the 14th.