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Elijah Blue’s Wife Challenges Cher’s Conservatorship
Elijah Blue Allman’s wife, Marieangela King, filed new court documents objecting to Cher’s appointment of a probate conservator for her drug-addled son — and now King is nominating herself and wants the court to appoint her as his conservator, claiming the iconic singer has been estranged from her son for years, his famous mother’s involvement is against his wishes, and the singer’s petition is an intrusion into their marriage.
King, 39, also claims in the docs filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 18, that Cher, 80, has shown a pattern of “hostility” and “gatekeeping” towards her by intentionally keeping her out of any discussions involving Elijah’s care.
But Cher’s legal team questions whether the reconciliation between Elijah, 50, and his once estranged wife is genuine, or whether their apparent union is only a “ruse.”
In the newly filed docs, King claims that Elijah‘s estranged relatives have repeatedly attempted to impose a conservatorship or some similar restraints on Elijah without her knowledge.
King alleges that when the case was filed in 2023 Cher did not serve Elijah or herself, claiming that they were missing when King claims they were in regular contact with the star via her staff and regularly visited her home to collect their mail. She claims Cher knew how to reach them.
She claims that while the conservator petition has been pending in California, Elijah’s estranged siblings Devon Allman and Chaz Bono filed to be appointed Elijah‘s guardians in a New Hampshire court without her knowledge.
King is asking that the court dismiss or stay that petition because she claims Elijah doesn’t live in California. She claims he has no permanent ties or home in California and that he has no intention of returning to the state.
According to her documents, Elijah is currently under long-term, involuntary institutional care and is in the custody of the state of New Hampshire. He is also facing ongoing criminal and mental competency court proceedings amid his institutionalized treatment. She claims the New Hampshire State Hospital has already started oversight and initiated guardianship proceedings, arguing that as a result legal jurisdiction is in New Hampshire, not California.
King claims that Elijah never filed an answer in her recently filed divorce case, which she then filed to dismiss in June for the second time.
She alleges that Elijah is confined to a secure, locked psychiatric facility.
“Elijah‘s primary source of income other than gifts from [his mother] and payments from her trusts… include payments from one or more family trusts created by his late father… and because he’s currently confined and under state supervision… there’s no risk that he will miss us or mismanage” any funds, as stated in the docs.
She claims that at Elijah’s “urging” she dismissed her most recent divorce petition as well as a court order for $70,000 and unpaid spousal support so that she “could stand in support of my spouse … ensure his well-being and be there for him and his care plan.”
“I strongly believe that Elijah needs a robust, long-term treatment plan to deal with these issues, an appointment of a conservator selected by his mother, from whom he has been estranged for years … her removing his autonomy against his wishes would demoralize him … jeopardizing his recovery,” the docs read.
King cites court documents from April 2024 filed by Elijah, in which he stated that he objected to Cher’s appointment as his conservator and one of the reasons was because he claimed she’s not entitled to priority because he was married and he stated Cher was “unfit to serve.”
Elijah says that his wife is entitled to that priority as his conservator.
“My mother’s petition raises dual concerns that I suffer from some mental illness and that I live hand to mouth using my trust distributions to buy drugs and place myself in immortal danger,” Elijah says per the docs. “As I have mentioned in previous pleadings, I have struggled with addiction, but I’m not mentally ill.”
Elijah continues, “I know that my mother’s objectives are not nefarious: she is a wealthy and famous entertainer who does not need the comparatively small sums that I received from my late father’s trust. I know that my mother’s actions are meant to help me, but I do not need this help. My mother seems to believe that controlling these quarterly trust distributions will prevent me from engaging in self-destructive behaviors. She is misguided.”
Elijah adds that if he is “inclined to engage in self-destructive behaviors” he does “not need” his “trust distributions to do so.”
“The world is full of addicts and mentally ill persons who do not have a trust distribution from which to draw,” he says. “The only person who can save me for my demons is me.”
Shortly after, Elijah and his mother settled the case, only for the singer to revive the conservatorship petition in April of this year after he was arrested in February and March following two separate incidents in New Hampshire at a private boarding school and residential home and is facing charges including simple assault, criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and burglary.
In new docs, King is objecting to any conservator nominated by Cher “as an unwarranted intrusion into the marital relationship.”
She claims that Elijah already objected to his mother‘s prior petition in 2024. “He did not wish for [her] to act as his conservator.”
King states she’s “ready, willing, and able“ to be his conservator and “will do what is right by Elijah to stabilize the expenditures and address the outstanding financial issues.”
Elijah has been estranged from Cher for many years, King claims in her paperwork stating, “Elijah and [Cher] notoriously have an extremely poor relationship, and many unresolved trust issues.”
That said, she alleges there is a conflict of interest. King claims that Cher has “repeatedly attempted to confine Elijah against his will.“
“[Cher] … refused to work, or cooperate, with me, as Elijah’s spouse, and developing a long-term care plan for his recovery and care,“ claiming that Elijah‘s relatives have rejected or ignored her requests.
She alleges that Elijah’s brother Devon told her that the family “has no interest in getting Elijah into treatment.”
King claims that appointing a conservator selected by Cher is not in Elijah‘s best interest. She alleged that his mother, family members and other associates have attempted to manipulate medical providers in charge of Elijah‘s care.
“[Cher] and her associates have history of using [Cher’s] money, fame, and resources to manipulate doctors, social workers, and other professionals to interfere in the marital relationship, confine Elijah, and or act in a manner, contrary to his best interest and against his will,” King says per the docs.
King continues, “[Cher’s] conduct throughout these proceedings … reveals a calculated pattern of intentional, prejudice, hostility, and bad faith aimed at dismantling the marital unit. For years, [she] has systematically excluded me from all discussions, medical assessments, decisions, and proposed care planning regarding Elijah, contrary to my role, rights and responsibilities as his spouse. She has done so contrary to his stated desire to have me involved due to his deep distrust for [his mother].”
King claims that Cher’s “failure and refusal to cooperate with me, paired with her clandestine coordination with treatment, facilities, and other professionals, without my knowledge and against Elijah’s will, has, in my view, substantially impeded his ability to get effective treatment.”
“It demonstrates that this action is not a protective intervention, but part of an adversarial campaign of stripping me of my role as Elijah‘s spouse and ability to fulfill that role and attempting to dictate the care and estate of Elijah, her adult child, through intentional insulation and familial gatekeeping,” King says in the docs.
King continues, “I’m extremely concerned that appointment of a conservator hand selected by [her] is equally not in Elijah‘s best interests and will be viewed by Elijah as further punishment and an effort to interfere with his autonomy, rather than an attempt to help him. And Elijah‘s fragile mental state, this would jeopardize his chances of a hopeful recovery.“
Cher’s legal team is arguing in its own docs filed in July that the court’s jurisdiction should stay in California. Her legal team states that Elijah is involuntarily incarcerated in New Hampshire and has never had an address in New Hampshire, and his family and friends are in California, including his wife.
The Grammy winner’s legal team also argues that “given his apparent reconciliation with his wife, if he claims not to intend to return to California, does that mean he intends to remain separated from his wife? Either he has reconciled and intends to return to live with his spouse in California or her sudden reappearance and convenient reconciliation is a ruse.”
Us has reached out to Cher’s attorneys for comment.
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Matt Damon’s Forgotten 121-Minute Crime Thriller Finds Redemption on Streaming
Matt Damon lit up theater screens this summer with The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s spectacular retelling of the Greek epic poem that saw him fighting giants, facing off with witches, and taking part in vast battles. If you go back to the beginning of his career, however, the actor made his name on a much smaller canvas.
Now available to stream for free on Pluto, Rounders is a 1998 thriller set in the world of underground poker that is a million miles away from the Trojan War, but offers its own unique brand of excitement. Released just a year after Damon’s breakthrough with Good Will Hunting, co-stars Edward Norton and John Malkovich help portray a world where wits will always triumph over muscle.
‘Rounders’ Sees Matt Damon Play a Card Shark in Troubled Waters
‘Rounders’ refers to people who travel between cities looking for high-stakes poker games, and focuses on one “rounder,” Mike McDermott (Damon). He’s a young New York City law student whose aptitude with his studies is outmatched only by his talent for playing poker. Chasing higher winnings at each table, his confidence is rocked when he loses his entire bankroll to Teddy “KGB” (Malkovich), which prompts him to promise to his girlfriend (Gretchen Mol) that he will give up gambling and focus on his degree. However, when his childhood friend Worm (Norton) is released from prison and runs into some serious debts, Mike must go back to the table to save both of them, a path that leads him back to his old nemesis.
A moderate box office hit at the time, the film’s reputation took off in the early 2000s thanks to the rise in popularity of poker and interest in the game’s strategies. There have been many stories based around the gaming table since then, but few capture the unfiltered thrill of those who need to know when to hold ‘em or fold ‘em.
Matt Damon’s Taut Thriller Shows You Don’t Need Effects to Be Gripping
For a generation, cinema audiences have been used to conflict coming from alien invasions, Earth-ending weapons, or zombie apocalypses. Rounders echoes a time when the entire fate of the story relied instead on the protagonist’s next decision. The psychological stakes are what makes the film so compelling, as we see whether Mike can stay away from the thrill of the chase, avoid retribution from criminals, and save his relationship. They’re small, individual stakes in the grand scheme of things, but handled with deft storytelling by director John Dahl, who takes the skeleton of a sports movie and applies it to the world of gambling. We are following a personal journey of skill and redemption, with opponents who make the sedentary nature of the game more exciting.
This is coupled with performances that make those face-offs matter. Damon and Norton are volatile but bonded friends who are polar opposites but somehow inseparable. Mike is a decent man with a talent and competitive edge that pulls him into trouble. Worm is, in essence, the personification of those demons – charming, manipulative, and uncontrollable, he represents all the shadows Mike is trying to evade. It is a movie about psychology, weakness, and personalities. One of those personalities, however, stands out from the rest…
John Malkovich’s Performance is Like Nothing Else You’ve Seen Before.
Amid the double bluffs and all-in calls is the film’s secret weapon – antagonist Teddy “KGB,” played unforgettably by John Malkovich. Sporting a red sports jacket over a garish button-down shirt, there is not a drop of subtlety in the performance. His Russian accent is a continuing point of discussion, with exaggerated pronunciation and erratic volume (he would later describe it in an interview with GQ as “a decision to, as they say, ‘go big or go home’”). In a film where keeping your cool is a tool of the trade, he lashes out in fits of temper, goads his opponents, and makes himself as big as possible.
He is the antithesis of what you would expect from a movie set at a poker table, and yet that is precisely what makes his performance work. He exists as a supervillain in Mike’s world, grandstanding to the point where finding a “tell” would be pointless, because every emotion is so close to the surface. He is the perfect foil for our calculated hero, providing most of the movie’s landmark moments in a role that stands as an outlier in his career of quiet, intense characters.
Rounders may never have the broad popularity of Bourne, Oceans 11, or Damon’s latest hit, The Odyssey. However, it is a wildly entertaining early role in his career which finds him somewhere in between his dramatic and action-based roles. For devotees of the actor’s on-screen charisma and quiet presence, it’s a movie you’ll definitely want to gamble on.
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September 11, 1998
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121 minutes
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John Dahl
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Taylor Sheridan Opens Up About Pre-Fame Homelessness
Taylor Sheridan is responsible for many of the most talked-about shows from the last several years. This includes “Yellowstone,” “Land Man,” and more recently, “Marshalls” and “Dutton Ranch,” both of which are soon returning for their respective second seasons. However, the TV mastermind recently opened up about his life before fame, revealing he was homeless for a time.

Sheridan was interviewed by Town & Country in August 2026, discussing everything from his work as a television producer to his time as an actor, appearing on shows like “Sons of Anarchy.” During the interview, he became vulnerable and stated that he was homeless at times before breaking into the industry.
According to him, “I was homeless twice. I lived in my car.” The “Yellowstone” creator then shared that Ojai, California, was a popular location for him as it was “somewhere where I could safely sleep.” He continued, “I did that for six months. I could have decided at any point, ‘I’m going to go get a full-time job, and I’m going to give up this dream.’ And I chose to sleep in my car over that.”
Taylor Also Opened Up About Later Buying Land

Sheridan didn’t go into detail about which point in his career included the two-month experience with homelessness. However, it should be noted that he began his career in the mid-1990s, landing his first credited role on “Walker, Texas Ranger.”
After that, he did a series of guest TV appearances in shows like “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” “Party of Five,” and “NYPD Blue.” Later, he landed his first recurring role in “Veronica Mars.” He then turned to writing around 2010.
During his Town & Country interview, Sheridan discussed buying land after the success of 2012’s “Hell or High Water.” He said, “When I sold that first screenplay, I bought a little house on an acre on a river in Wyoming.”
Taylor Sheridan Is Now Among The Biggest Landowners In Texas

Years after his time using his vehicle for shelter and then buying land in Wyoming, Sheridan, via his investment group, finalized the purchase of the historic 6666 Ranch in January 2022. This came after a deal was initially reached in May 2021. According to The Land Report, the property consists of 267,000 acres, making him among the top 50 landowners in Texas.
Notably, CBS Viacom, now Paramount, announced plans in 2021 for a “Yellowstone” spin-off series set at the 6666 Ranch. However, in 2026, during a “Rodeo Time” podcast episode, Sheridan stated that there wouldn’t be a spin-off set at the ranch, despite the studio’s previous investor call announcement.
He said, “There’s never going to be one. I would never fictionalize that ranch. People thought that that was going to be a thing, but I would never do that.”
Regarding why fans won’t see the spin-off series, Sheridan explained, “So now I’m trivializing and fictionalizing something where real people work, and they raise their families there, and I could never do that to them.”
He continued, “I could never do that to the cowboys that dedicated themselves, and everybody that works on that ranch. I’m very protective of the Sixes, and it’s a big responsibility to be the person who has to protect that ranch, so I have to be very, very careful with it.”
The ‘Yellowstone’ Legacy Continues

“Yellowstone” ended in 2024, and two years later, in 2026, two new spin-offs of the beloved series premiered. The first, “Marshalls,” premiered on CBS in March. According to Deadline, the series premiere garnered 9.52 million viewers, marking the network’s first non-NFL broadcast since “FBI” in 2018.
Then, in May 2026, Paramount+ premiered “Dutton Ranch.” According to Deadline, the series was watched by 12.9 million people across its first seven days on the platform, becoming Paramount+’s biggest original series.
Taylor Sheridan Is Leaving Paramount

Most of Sheridan’s creative output has come from his partnership with Paramount. However, in October 2025, Puck News announced that he had signed a deal to leave Paramount for NBCUniversal. Per reporting from The Wrap, the film portion of his contract begins in 2026.
However, he remains under contract with Paramount until 2028 for television projects. The rest of his NBCUniversal contract will go into effect on January 1, 2029.
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10 Greatest Neo-Noirs of the ’90s
Neo-noirs have had an interesting journey over the decades, continuing the traditions of the classic noirs, sometimes adding unique aesthetics or contemporary elements, or acting as full homages. They began in earnest in the ’60s, with films that could take advantage of the dying production code with more explicit violence or sexuality, like Point Blank. The ’70s had several quintessential neo-noirs that ranged from contemporary subversions of the form, like The Long Goodbye or Taxi Driver, to full period pieces, like Chinatown. The ’80s brought neon aesthetics into the mix through traditional narratives, like Blood Simple, and others, like science fiction.
The biggest boom neo-noir ever had would come in the ’90s, when both new indie and established studio filmmakers would venture into it. Lists of ’90s neo-noirs can fluctuate in length depending on how generous, or stingy, we are with the criteria. It is nothing if not a messy genre, and while there are some films that have been definitively categorized as such, there are many more that inspire debate. If there’s enough in a film to be considered heavily influenced by noir, then it’s good enough to qualify here. It’s hard to limit the greatest of the ’90s neo-noirs to a list of only ten movies, especially when certain filmmakers contributed more than one classic, but these ten are hard to deny.
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‘Bound’ (1996)
Of the many directors who debuted in the ’90s with a neo-noir, the one that stood out due to its sexuality and LGBTQ themes was The Wachowskis‘ Bound. With two female protagonists who engage in a sexual relationship, the film not only featured elements of sexuality that classic noirs could only ambiguously suggest, but showcased them in a far more nuanced context than the way queer-coding was often used as shorthand for depravity. The explicitness of the sex scenes almost earned it a ridiculous NC-17 rating before the Wachowskis made a few cuts, showing just how close-minded the ratings board still was.
Violet (Jennifer Tilly) is dating Caesar (Joe Pantoliano), who launders money for the mob, and Corky (Gina Gershon) is an ex-convict who works in the apartment next door. Corky and Violet begin a relationship and soon plot to steal some mob money and let Caesar take the fall. The best-laid plan, of course, takes some nasty twists and turns as is expected in any proper neo-noir, and there’s plenty of style in the film. The cinematography by Bill Pope, who would later shoot The Matrix films, gives it real production value on its tight budget with fluid camera moves and stark lighting. Thanks to the later successes of the directors, in addition to the added context their gender transitions gave to the film’s already growing status in the LGBTQ film community, Bound has earned a proper following as a unique neo-noir.
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‘Lost Highway’ (1997)
Long considered one of David Lynch‘s lesser efforts, Lost Highway has undergone a reappraisal by both fans and critics. Its surreal style made it a hard sell even for some die-hard Lynch fans, similar to films of the director’s that were equally divisive, like Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. After the success of Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway began to attract more attention, with many praising its mix of noir and horror elements. Even if its narrative doesn’t follow a straight line and operates better in terms of tone and vibe, Lost Highway features some of the most incredible imagery in Lynch’s filmography, rewarding repeat viewings.
The film centers on a man named Fred (Bill Pullman) who begins to receive cryptic, vaguely threatening VHS tapes before experiencing bizarre events and later transforming into a different protagonist named Pete (Balthazar Getty). There’s a lot to try and unpack in Lynch’s film, which he has left up to interpretation, the same as most of his work. Everyone is bound to come up with unique answers to the film’s plot and meaning. Even if some people don’t respond to Lost Highway with any real interest, it’s still a distinct neo-noir horror film worth experiencing at least once.
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‘Hard Eight’ (1996)
Paul Thomas Anderson‘s Hard Eight isn’t nearly as complex as some of his later films but is just as engaging. It’s a small-stakes crime film about small-time criminals and gamblers that makes the most of its Nevada locations and a rare leading role for Philip Baker Hall. The film was an expansion of Anderson’s short film Cigarettes & Coffee, which also featured Hall as the character Sydney. Anderson’s film is a tribute to the kinds of characters that often appeared on the fringes of cinematic crime stories, and it gives the spotlight to an actor who often occupied supporting roles.
Sydney (Hall) is a gambler who takes a downtrodden man named John (John C. Reilly) under his wing and forms a fatherly bond with him. After John falls in love with cocktail waitress Clementine (Gwyneth Paltrow), they find themselves in trouble and Sydney’s attempts to help them leave him exposed to the dangerous Jimmy (Samuel L. Jackson). Hard Eight may appear minor compared to Anderson’s most acclaimed films, but it’s an impressive and assured debut and addition to the dusty pantheon of desert noirs.
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‘Fallen Angels’ (1995)
As a companion piece to Chungking Express, Wong Kar-wai‘s Fallen Angels trades the bright, energetic pop visuals of that film for a darker, moodier aesthetic befitting a neo-noir. The film, originally intended to be the third story featured in Chungking Express, was expanded into its own loose narrative while still featuring the same themes of loneliness, love and alienation, explored through two intersecting narratives of a lovesick hitman and a mute ex-convict. With a distinct, distorted style thanks to cinematographer Christopher Doyle‘s use of extreme wide-angle lenses, the film is one of the most visually distinct of all ’90s neo-noirs, with an allure all its own.
Wong (Leon Lai) is a hitman looking to leave his life of killing behind. His Partner (Michele Reis) is growing increasingly infatuated with him. Blondie (Karen Mok) is the woman Wong forms a strange attachment with. Ho (Takeshi Kaneshiro) is an ex-con who runs a strange hustle, breaking into businesses at night and intimidating customers. Charlie (Charlie Yeung) is the lovesick woman he falls for. These characters don’t so much collide with one another as they drift in and out of each other’s lives. The dream, or better yet, nightmare-like quality of Fallen Angels and its indulgent visuals have made it a more difficult film for fans to enjoy, but it’s just as emotionally resonant in a very different, gloomier fashion.
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‘The Last Seduction’ (1994)
John Dahl was essential to the ’90s neo-noir boom. After his directorial debut Kill Me Again in 1989, he followed it up with the neo-Western neo-noir crime film Red Rock West, and then with his greatest film, The Last Seduction. It features an iconic turn by Linda Fiorentino, who was rudely denied an Oscar nomination due to an inane ineligibility rule regarding the film’s premiere on HBO before its theatrical release. Despite the snub, Fiorentino is still considered among the most quintessential femme fatales of any noir, and the film itself is an erotic neo-thriller worthy of her talents.
Bridget (Fiorentino) is a calculating telemarketing manager living in New York City with an abusive physician husband who’s just made six figures selling pharmaceutical cocaine to some drug dealers. Bridget steals the money and ends up in a small town upstate where she begins a relationship with Mike (Peter Berg) as a means to meet her own conniving end. The character is a villainess that the movie makes no apologies for. The Last Seduction was developed to be a lurid thriller meant for late-night viewing, and while it has all the requisite elements, it’s also elevated by the efforts of its cast and crew.
5
‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ (1995)
Carl Franklin directed two of the best and most underrated neo-noirs of the ’90s. The first was the seedy, small-town thriller One False Move, which examined systemic racism through a modern context and juxtaposition of urban and rural attitudes. His second explored those themes even deeper with the ’40s-set Los Angeles noir Devil in a Blue Dress. Based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley, which introduced the hard-boiled detective character Easy Rawlins, it’s a crying shame that there were never any sequels adapted from the later novels. An equal shame is that Franklin has been absent from directing any feature films for over two decades as well.
Looking for work, Rawlins (Denzel Washington) takes a job to track down a missing white woman named Daphne (Jennifer Beals). What he finds is a tangled plot of political corruption, blackmail and racial prejudice. A major theme of both of Franklin’s ’90s neo-noirs is race and reckoning with its history in America and within the subgenre itself. While often left underexplored in the predominantly white classic noirs, race is an undercurrent in many ’90s neo-noirs, and more pronounced in others like Deep Cover. Franklin offers the most nuance to the theme in his two films, and Devil in a Blue Dress is his neo-noir masterpiece.
4
‘The Grifters’ (1990)
Of all the ’90s neo-noirs, The Grifters may be the one that feels the closest in true spirit to the classic form of the genre. While its color visuals are bathed in the sunlight, its time period is a nebulous mix of classic and contemporary styles, and the script, adapted by crime writer Donald E. Westlake from Jim Thompson‘s pulp novel, is just as acidic as you’d expect it to be. Elmer Bernstein‘s fantastic score also evokes the classics. Produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Stephen Frears, The Grifters is the best adaptation of a Thompson novel, capturing the author’s American-brand cynicism perfectly.
The film follows a trio of con artists: the seasoned professional Lilly (Anjelica Huston), her hustler son Roy (John Cusack), and his grifting girlfriend Myra (Annette Bening). The conflicts between the three drive the film from capers to killings, ending in a bloody climax befitting a noir. The three actors are all perfect in their roles, with both Bening and Huston receiving well-deserved Oscar nominations. The Grifters was one of the earliest neo-noirs of the ’90s, and it set the proper tone for others to follow.
3
‘L.A. Confidential’ (1997)
Based on a more contemporary crime novel by James Ellroy, the third in his famous L.A. Quartet, L.A. Confidential offers a streamlined, cut-down version of its source material’s plot, but is nonetheless a perfect piece of pulpy entertainment. Curtis Hanson, who had previously directed genre thrillers like The River Wild and The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, leveled up to blockbuster status with a script by fellow B-movie stalwart Brian Helgeland, and a tremendous cast of rising stars and veteran performers. A cop thriller where the cops are just as dirty, or often dirtier, than the criminals they arrest, L.A. Confidential was the quintessential studio neo-noir of the ’90s.
In the City of Angels, after a violent scandal and an even more violent massacre in a diner, detectives Ed Exley (Guy Pearce), Bud White (Russell Crowe) and Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey) find themselves drawn into an ever-expanding web of drugs, sex, corruption and murder. It’s a classic noir crime story, but infused with the rampant bigotry and misogyny of its 1950s setting. The novel was even more cutting, but even with some sanded edges, Hanson’s film version can still manage to draw blood. The actors are all exemplary, with Kim Basinger making a major comeback with her Oscar-winning performance that gives a modern interpretation of the classic femme fatale.
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‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)
Pulp Fiction was a cultural phenomenon that inspired dozens of imitators that all fell under the label of Quentin Tarantino-esque. The director’s distinct style, bearing the plot hallmarks of classic noir but also inspired by ’70s exploitation and a host of other film movements, is a cinematic universe unto itself, where the characters are all as film-literate as the screenwriter behind their dialogue, and where genre elements collide in often non-linear fashion, moving beyond something of pure pastiche or homage. It’s so distinct that Pulp Fiction isn’t always considered a true neo-noir, but its influences, and its influence, are too pronounced to exclude it.
Following disparate stock characters filtered through the manic cinephile minds of Tarantino and co-writer Roger Avary, the film is a kaleidoscope of crime stories. Hitman Vincent (John Travolta) takes his gangster boss’ wife, Mia (Uma Thurman), out to dinner, while his boss Marsellus (Ving Rhames) gets more than he bargained for trying to take down boxer Butch (Bruce Willis). Also, Vincent and Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) have to deal with a headless dead body. The actors are all perfectly cast, and they recite the Oscar-winning screenplay’s quotable dialogue with plenty of wicked wit. Pulp Fiction is Tarantino’s defining film, and a hell of a neo-noir.
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‘Fargo’ (1996)
The Coen Brothers‘ career is littered with neo-noirs, starting with their very first film, Blood Simple. The trend continued through the nineties, with masterpieces like the Dashiell Hammett homage Miller’s Crossing and the Raymond Chandler parody The Big Lebowski. The neo-noir without a clear literary progenitor, and which could be considered the most essential film of the directors’ filmography, is the chilly Midwest comic crime thriller Fargo. Just as Tarantino carved out his distinct slice of noir, the Coens also cut their cold-hearted subcategory where Midwestern nice meets hard-bitten criminals.
Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) has a hair-brained scheme to pay two criminals to kidnap his wife and steal the ransom money from his father-in-law. Of course, things get complicated, and the bodies that pile up get the attention of police chief Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand). Fargo is a neo-noir that delivers just as many awkward laughs as it does cold chills, vacillating between perfect moments of character-driven humor and shocking bits of bloody violence. From its snowy setting to its regional dialects, Fargo stands out among the best ’90s neo-noirs.
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Ridley Scott’s 11-Year-Old Sci-Fi Classic Is Officially Taking Over Apple TV
Apple TV has become the one-stop destination for some of the best science fiction content available on streaming. Over the years, the streamer has invested heavily in the genre, churning out hit after hit, with some of its productions even earning a reputation as modern sci-fi classics. While Apple TV has largely maintained an exclusive strategy, with its platform primarily serving as a home for original productions, it occasionally expands its library with titles from outside the Apple ecosystem. Unsurprisingly, its latest batch of additions leans heavily into science fiction, bringing several acclaimed classics to the streamer.
The streamer has added a new section to its catalog titled “Great Movies Available Now on Apple TV,” featuring a collection of beloved titles ranging from ’90s classics to more recent hits from as late as 2015. The collection currently includes 19 movies, all of which are available to subscribers at no additional cost. Whether this unusual move is part of a broader strategy to help Apple TV close the gap with its streaming competitors or simply another temporary expansion of its library remains to be seen. For now, however, the response appears to be positive, with several of the new additions already climbing the streamer’s charts.
Among the catalog’s sci-fi offerings is Ridley Scott‘s defining masterpiece, The Martian. An adaptation of Andy Weir‘s acclaimed 2011 novel, the 2015 film has aged like fine wine. Starring Matt Damon as an astronaut stranded on Mars and forced to fight for survival after his crew leaves him behind, The Martian has proved remarkably durable in the decades since its release. The movie regularly finds its way onto the charts whenever it lands on a new streaming service, so its inclusion in Apple’s latest rollout comes as little surprise. Sure enough, just days after arriving on Apple TV, The Martian has shot up the charts and currently sits at No. 6.
‘The Martian’ Is in Good Company on Apple TV
Apple TV audiences appear to be embracing the new rollout, with the streamer’s charts currently dominated by several of the recently added titles. Sitting at the highest position among the new arrivals is The Bourne Identity, another Matt Damon classic. The 2002 action thriller, directed by Doug Liman, was both a critical and commercial success and would go on to launch one of Hollywood’s most enduring action franchises. Fans of the series have also recently been given another reason to celebrate, with a sixth movie currently in development and All Quiet on the Western Front director Edward Berger attached to direct.
Other new additions making waves on Apple TV’s charts include the time-travel thriller Looper, Denis Villeneuve‘s acclaimed sci-fi drama Arrival, Will Smith‘s I, Robot, and Steven Spielberg‘s alien classic E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. With that lineup now sitting alongside The Martian, Apple TV’s latest expansion gives subscribers an impressive collection of genre favorites to revisit, and perhaps another reason to keep an eye on the platform’s library.
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September 30, 2015
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141 minutes
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Drew Goddard
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Mark Huffam, Michael Schaefer, Simon Kinberg
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Jessica Alba’s Rich Mom Slipper Is Perfect for School Drop-Off
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We’ve all been there: your alarm goes off late, the kids are dragging their feet and the threat of missing the bus suddenly feels very real. Thankfully, getting the troops ready to head out the door is a whole lot easier when you have cozy slip‑on shoes that you can throw on in seconds. We tracked down a rich mom slipper — the same style Jessica Alba wears — that’s stylish enough for school drop‑offs but comfortable enough for year-round wear.
Alba was spotted on the set of the 13 Going on 30 reboot rocking the classic Ugg Tazzette Slippers. The plush lining, sturdy sole and easy slip-on design make them the perfect blend of comfort and style. And while the actress wore hers behind the scenes, we think the Uggs are especially great for busy school mornings, and we found the exact pair on Amazon.
Get the Ugg Tazzette Slippers for $110 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to changes.
Uggs have remained a favorite for years due to their blend of cozy materials, style versatility and year-round wearability — and the Tazzette Slippers are perhaps the most iconic silhouette of the bunch. With their warm sheepskin interior and durable indoor-outdoor sole, they’re built for those chaotic, no-makeup mornings when you’re running out the door, coffee in hand.
Whether you want to take a nod from Alba’s style playbook and pair the quiet luxury shoe with a leather midi skirt and draped sleeveless blouse, or keep things extra cozy with leggings and an oversized sweatshirt, you’ll be stepping into back-to-school-season with comfort, ease and just the right dose of rich mom polish.
With hundreds of five-star ratings, it’s clear shoppers rely on the slip-on shoe for everything from lounging around the house to running errands in style. Reviewers attest to their cozy cushion, endless warmth and everyday wearability.
“This is my wife’s go to slipper year-round,” one Amazon reviewer said. “She wears them all day as we work from home. The high-quality and name brand recognition is standalone.”
“I wanted something I could slip in and out of easily, like flip-flops, but more appropriate for winter, and these turned out to be perfect,” another customer wrote. “I have been wearing them everywhere and barely caring that they look like slippers.”
Channel Alba’s rich mom style with the exact chic Ugg slippers that will become your go-to pair come fall. They’ll make back-to-school season more cozy and comfy, guaranteed. The only problem? Realizing your kids might steal them from you!
Get the Ugg Tazzette Slippers for $110 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to changes.
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1 Year Later, Prime Video’s Forgotten Spy Thriller Is Officially Finding New Life
James Hawe‘s gripping espionage thriller The Amateur captures the legendary Rami Malek as Charlie Heller, a brilliant CIA operative with an increasingly tragic story. In an unlikely twist, Heller’s sharp intelligence becomes his ultimate weapon as he attempts a dangerous trek across the globe to capture a terrorist group that is responsible for the untimely murder of his wife. Despite the arguably seen-before premise, this edge-of-your-seat flick proves that a skilled cast keeps an unoriginal plot from folding in on itself. Aside from Malek at the helm, the Prime Video series features a star-studded support cast including, but not limited to, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, and Lawrence Fishburne.
Rather than going for the brawny, brooding, machismo-infused action star trope, The Amateur takes a different approach. Heller is quite literally unraveling as the film persists. He’s vulnerable and at times appears genuinely irreparably broken. He’s not a muscle-bound action hero with a sob story that he occasionally seems to care about; rather, he is entirely consumed by it. Evidently, it informs all of his choices, making for a thrilling watch with incredibly moving performances. Critics and audiences alike have pointed to this quality as the film’s penultimate strength.
Why is Apple TV’s ‘The Amateur’ Getting an Overwhelming Second Wave of Praise?
The interesting part of the film is the fact that while it’s a spy thriller, the plot is not as mysterious as one might expect. Heller’s mission is as straightforward and clear as it could possibly be, and while there are enough twists and turns to keep an audience occupied, his objective is set in stone from the very beginning. Unlike other films of a similar ilk, take The Bourne Identity or Mission Impossible, for example, the plot is propelled primarily by Charles’ deteriorating mental state, and yet his unrelenting pursuit of revenge, rather than real action or mystery. He’s an extremely regular guy, trying to be a killer, plain and simple. And it’s the unraveling caused by that push and pull that makes for a truly thrilling watch.
Additionally, the moral conundrum Charles finds himself in is rather interesting. The men who killed his wife were hired to do so by a big bad guy. In some way, can’t it be argued that Heller, working as the brain for the CIA on its own, isn’t so different from the position of his antagonists? Doubly, now on a ruthless odyssey across the globe, in a state of true unadulterated blood thirst, isn’t Charles quite literally in the exact same moral standing? Critics and audiences have found Malek’s portrayal of the former desk jockey turned nerdy vigilante rather charming, and point to both his performance and the film’s commentary on the matter as the resounding reason to return to it.
At the time of its release, with a reported budget of $60 million, The Amateur grossed nearly $100 million worldwide. It was warmly embraced by audiences, and now holds an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, and more recently has surged on Prime Video, and jumped to the number two spot, just behind Masters of the Universe and slightly ahead of The Devil’s Mouth. The heavy lifting for the film’s success is rightfully in the hands of Malek. However, it can also be argued that it was given a slight push due to the popularity of streaming and the ability to unearth a sleeper hit when scrolling through Prime’s inventory. Whatever it may be, this film is undoubtedly gripping and certainly deserving of this second wave of popularity.
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April 11, 2025
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123 minutes
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James Hawes
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Robert Littell, Gary Spinelli, Ken Nolan
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Hutch Parker, Joel B. Michaels, Jonathan Hook, Rami Malek
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Hayden Panettiere’s Alleged Abuser Speaks After Death
Hayden Panettiere‘s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, has broken his silence days after the actress’ sudden death on Sunday, August 16. Hickerson released a statement through his lawyer, Sloan Ellis, and asked people to look to investigators’ comments about her death. Earlier this year, Panettiere spoke about her tumultuous relationship with Hickerson and detailed his alleged domestic abuse.

Ellis spoke with TMZ on Thursday, August 20, on Hickerson’s behalf and told the outlet that Panettiere’s tragic death is still under investigation and spoke about the importance of letting the legal process play out.
The statement continued, “As has been publicly reported, police confirmed there were no signs of foul play.”
Elsewhere in the statement, Hickerson’s lawyer said that they would not release any further comment out of “respect” for Panettiere’s “loved ones” and friends.
Brian Hickerson Allegedly Beat Hayden Panettiere So Bad She Couldn’t Leave The House

Panettiere detailed the challenges she had to overcome while dating Hickerson in 2019 and 2020. In her memoir, “This Is Me,” the “Remember the Titans” actress alleged that she was beaten so badly by Hickerson, an aspiring actor, that she couldn’t leave the house for weeks.
According to NBC News, Hickerson was arrested in May 2019 after police received a tip that he’d allegedly injured a spouse or girlfriend. He pleaded no contest in April 2020 and was sentenced to four years of probation.
Shortly after, Panettiere spoke with the media about why she was choosing to speak out about the alleged abuse and said that she wanted to put a spotlight on Hickerson so that other women can be aware.
“I am prepared to do my part to make sure this man never hurts anyone again,” she said.
Hayden Panettiere Died Of ‘Cardiac Arrest’ At 36 In August 2026

Panettiere died at age 36 earlier this week after suffering a “cardiac arrest,” according to The Blast. In a statement to the media, her rep called Panettiere an “incredible light and a force of nature” before praising her for the “immeasurable love” and joy she brought to those in the world.
Panettiere’s partner, Hickerson, was present at the scene when the actress died. According to first responders, investigators spoke with Hickerson’s brother, Zach, who was “emotional” while emergency personnel were working on her. The report also stated that Hickerson wasn’t visibly emotional until she was pronounced dead.
Hickerson reportedly showed first responders a “bag of medication” that the “Bring It On” actress was taking when she died.
Panettiere Felt ‘Groomed’ To Be A Child Star

In addition to the alleged abuse she suffered during her relationship with Hickerson, Panettiere also said in early 2026 that she had a strained relationship with her mother, Lesley.
Panettiere went on to say that she felt “groomed” into being an actor by the elders in her life.
“No was never an option. It was just, ‘Here are your scenes, here’s your dialogue, memorize it, hit the marks, do what your director tells you to do.’ I took my marching orders,” she said.
Panettiere Reflects On Making Her Mother Upset When She Was A Child Star

In her book, the “Bring It On” star said her relationship with acting only got worse as she got older, revealing that her mother’s mood also depended on how well she performed.
“When she was irritated, she opened her mouth ever so slightly. When she was mad, she clenched her jaw. When she was so angry that my best option was to hide under my bed, her lower jaw migrated a few centimeters forward. I looked up and back at Mom, and there was that soul-shattering underbite,” she wrote.
RIP Hayden Panettiere.
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6 Alan Ritchson Movies & TV Shows To Watch This Weekend
Alan Ritchson had been working in Hollywood for years before Reacher, but the role of Jack Reacher completely changed his career. The actor’s commanding physical presence made him an obvious fit for Lee Child’s famous character, but the performance worked because the actor brought so much personality to it over just brute strength. It’s no surprise that the Prime Video series is a massive hit and has turned Ritchson into one of TV’s biggest action stars.
However, there is so much more to the actor than this one role. Ritchson has spent years proving that he can be far more versatile than his action-star image suggests. In fact, some of his best work remains underrated to this day. With Reacher Season 4’s recent premiere, now is the perfect time to look beyond the show and revisit six Ritchson movies and TV shows that are a 10/10.
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ (2014)
Alan Ritchson spends almost the entirety of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles hidden beneath a seven-foot CGI turtle, but Raphael still feels like one of the most recognizable performances of his career. The 2014 reboot follows reporter April O’Neil (Megan Fox), who is investigating a criminal organization called the Foot Clan when she discovers four mutant brothers secretly protecting New York City. Ritchson plays the physically strongest and most short-tempered member of the family. The stakes rise with the Foot Clan’s leader, Shredder (Tohoru Masamune), planning an attack on the city, and the brothers are forced to leave the sewers to fight alongside April.
It might seem unlikely, but the film fully captures the extent of Ritchson’s acting prowess. Not only does he provide some of the story’s emotionally strong moments, but the physicality he brings to Raphael even beneath the shell and visual effects also needs to be appreciated. His chemistry with the other three Ninja Turtles is the heart of the narrative, and even when the plot of the film occasionally slows down, their dynamic keeps the energy going. Anyone who only knows Ritchson as Jack Reacher might be surprised by how much personality and humanity he brings to an anthropomorphic turtle.
2
‘Playdate’ (2025)
Playdate is a ridiculous action comedy that would not have worked if it wasn’t for Ritchson. The Prime Video film follows Brian (Kevin James), a recently unemployed accountant who is struggling to adjust to life as a stay-at-home father. He agrees to spend the afternoon with another father named Jeff (Ritchson) and his unusually athletic son, CJ (Banks Pierce), in the hopes of helping his stepson socialize. However, the harmless playdate quickly turns into complete chaos when a team of armed mercenaries starts hunting them. Jeff initially seems like an overly enthusiastic suburban dad who takes everything a little too seriously.
But the audience and Brian soon realize that all of this has prepared him for every car chase, shootout, and near-death experience they encounter. Ritchson fully commits to the character’s strange combination of action-hero confidence and almost childlike friendliness, which allows him to make fun of the same hypermasculine image that made him famous in Reacher. The plot of the film becomes increasingly absurd, and the narrative unfolds with a very specific kind of humor that some might not understand. Even then, there’s no denying that Ritchson breathes life into Playdate with his chaotic, awkward, and exaggerated energy. That alone makes the film worth watching.
3
‘Ghosts of War’ (2020)
Ghosts of War combines two genres that don’t usually go together, but this World War II/haunted-house nightmare is pretty fascinating to watch. The film follows five American soldiers who are ordered to guard a large French château previously occupied by the Nazi high command. The assignment initially sounds like a rare opportunity to rest, but the soldiers they are replacing seem unusually desperate to leave. It doesn’t take long for strange noises, moving objects, and disturbing figures to reveal that something inside the house wants them there. Ritchson plays Butchie, who is, once again, the physically strongest member of the group and the person usually expected to handle any threat that requires brute force.
However, there is only so much strength can do against something no one can see or understand. That allows Ritchson to play a very different kind of fighter from Jack Reacher. The increasingly supernatural events inside the château leave him just as frightened and confused as everyone else. The story intentionally begins with familiar war-film archetypes before gradually venturing into much stranger territory. The final act of Ghosts of War delivers a twist that completely changes the audience’s understanding of everything that came before it. Ritchson might not be the central character in Ghosts of War, but he still holds his own overall engaging film with stellar performances.
4
‘Above the Shadows’ (2019)
Above the Shadows has one of those strange premises that sounds ridiculous until the film fully commits to it. The film follows Holly (Olivia Thirlby), a young woman who literally becomes invisible after her mother dies. Her family gradually stops noticing her, and eventually, so does the rest of the world. Years later, she uses that invisibility to make a living as a celebrity photographer since she can enter private spaces and capture pictures no ordinary paparazzo could ever get. Things change when Holly meets Shayne Blackwell (Ritchson), a disgraced MMA fighter working as a nightclub bouncer who somehow manages to see her. The situation becomes even more complicated when she realizes that she played a major role in destroying his life by photographing him cheating on his famous girlfriend, Julianna (Megan Fox).
Now, Holly believes that helping him return to the ring might also make her visible again, and she sets out to do exactly that. Ritchson’s physical presence obviously makes him believable as a former MMA star. However, Above the Shadows is much more interested in what Shayne is like outside the cage. He begins the story as this angry, bitter man, but the audience slowly gets to see his vulnerable side as the story progresses. His chemistry with Thirlby keeps the film grounded whenever the fantasy logic starts becoming a little questionable, since the two are perfect reflections of each other. Above the Shadows proves that Ritchson does not need a traditional action-hero role to prove his acting chops. In fact, some of his most effective performances are the more human ones, just like in Above the Shadows.
5
‘Blood Drive’ (2017)
Blood Drive might be the most completely unhinged project in Ritchson’s career. The one-season Syfy series is set in a dystopian version of 1999 where water is scarce, violence has become normal, and the police force is almost as corrupt as the criminals. Ritchson plays Arthur Bailey, one of the last genuinely decent cops in Los Angeles, who accidentally becomes trapped in an underground cross-country race hosted by the theatrical and deeply disturbing Julian Slink (Colin Cunningham). The rules are simple but brutal. The contestants have to reach every checkpoint on time or have the explosive implanted in their neck detonated, not to mention that the race also involves cars running on human blood. Arthur is forced to partner with Grace d’Argento (Christina Ochoa), a ruthless racer hoping to use the prize money to help her sister. She has no problem feeding people into the engine when they need fuel, while Arthur insists on maintaining his morals in this messed-up world.
That conflict gives the series its funniest moments, but it also allows the narrative to gradually test how long Arthur can remain a good man when almost every situation rewards him for becoming something worse. The great thing about the show is that it fully embraces its absurdity. It moves between science fiction, cannibal horror, prison movies, corporate satire, and post-apocalyptic action without ever worrying about whether the combination makes sense. Ritchson is perfectly cast because he has the physical presence to handle the action, but his horrified reactions to the world around him are often even more entertaining. Unfortunately, Blood Drive was cancelled after only 13 episodes, despite positive reviews and a passionate cult following. However, that short run also makes it perfect for a chaotic weekend binge.
6
‘Blue Mountain State’ (2010–2011)
It’s almost hard to believe that Ritchson was in Blue Mountain State before he became one of TV’s greatest action heroes. The sitcom follows players of a fictional college football powerhouse as they try to balance training, classes, and parties. The main narrative centers on backup quarterback Alex Moran (Darin Brooks), who wants all the benefits of being on the team without the pressure of becoming its star. However, almost everyone is eventually overshadowed by Ritchson’s Thad Castle, the captain of the Blue Mountain State Goats.
Thad is a physically dominant linebacker who treats college football like a sacred responsibility, but everything else about him is completely unpredictable. He can be aggressive, childish, sensitive, and just about everything under the sun. The character could have easily become exhausting, but Ritchson manages to pull it off. In Thad’s mind, every insane decision makes perfect sense, and that seriousness is exactly what makes the performance work. The show itself is crude and immature, with storylines that might feel a bit excessive at times. However, that lack of restraint is also why Blue Mountain State remains a cult classic after all these years.
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Carl Radke And Lindsay Hubbard ‘Wingman’ Each Other
“Summer House” stars Carl Radke and Lindsay Hubbard are better than ever years after ending their engagement. In a new interview, the Bravo personalities spoke about their new dynamic and spilled the beans on how they’re using it for each other’s benefit.
Radke and Hubbard have both starred on “Summer House” since season 1 aired in 2017. After a few years, the pair began dating and were later engaged. In September 2023, though, Radke broke off the engagement during an episode of the reality TV series. Following that, Radke and Hubbard bumped heads in later seasons of the show. Today, though, they’re better than ever.
In fact, Radke revealed to PEOPLE in a new interview that he and Hubbard show up for each other in the most surprising way. “We’re trying to help wingman [for each other] too,” he said, to which Hubbard agreed, “Yeah, a little bit.” According to Radke, helping each other is more about “celebrating each other’s singleness” than anything else.
Carl Radke Says He Wants Lindsay Hubbard To ‘Be Respected’ By New Partner
Radke went on to say that keeping an eye out for his ex-fiancée’s new partner isn’t awkward and that he has no ulterior motives either. It’s about making sure she ends up with the right person. “I want her to be respected and find someone and have fun and be treated well,” he said. “And, like, of course I care about whoever that is, so I’m going to be there to be supportive.”
And if Radke’s feelings about Hubbard aren’t already clear, he told the outlet that he and the rest of his “Summer House” co-stars would be waiting to “have some words with” her potential suitor should he “f–k up.” Hubbard loved the sound of that, replying, “Yeah, exactly. Don’t f—up.”
Radke explained that his position stems more from his genuine love and care for Hubbard. “I care a lot about this person,” he said. “She’s been in my life for a long time, and the fact that we’re where we are right now, it means a lot to me.”
How This Coming Season Of ‘Summer House’ Is Shaping Up For Carl Radke And Lindsay Hubbard
Radke and Hubbard’s newfound friendship will likely be shown during the upcoming season of “Summer House,” which is currently filming in the Hamptons.
In addition to the two of them, several familiar faces are returning, including Ciara Miller, Kyle Cooke, KJ Dillard, and Mia Calabrese. And that’s not all. It’s the first season where the entire cast is single.
“For the first time in the history of our group, we are all single, which is kind of crazy,” Radke said. “There’s always been someone who’s got something going on with a relationship, but it’s a new chapter.”
Radke Will Hopefully Showcase More Of His Life As A Business Owner
The new season of “Summer House” should also showcase Radke’s life as a business owner. For those who may be unfamiliar, the reality star opened his coffee and non-alcoholic establishment, Soft Bar, close to a year ago.
According to a previous report from The Blast, Radke expressed his gratitude for his business just days ago, calling it “cool” to see his vision come to life.
Radke Said He’s ‘Made Mistakes’ As A Business Owner
And while Soft Bar has experienced many successes, Radke said things also haven’t been “smooth sailing.”
He added, “We’ve made mistakes. We’ve learned. We’ve had to adjust. We’ve had to evolve. But any new business is going to do that. But we are really listening to our customers. We’re trying to understand what they like, take all the feedback and become a better operation as a result. So I’m really happy and proud, but there’s still some work to do for sure.”
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Court Grants Perez Hilton’s Mom Temporary Custody: Details
Perez Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, has been granted temporary custody of the blogger’s three children.
Us can confirm that Judge Laura Cruz granted Teresita the power to do “all things necessary for the care” of Mario, 13, Mia, 11, and Mayte, 8, on Tuesday, August 18 in Miami-Dade County. The judge’s ruling specifies that Hilton (real name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.) is still the children’s legal parent but that Teresita is taking custody on a temporary basis.
Under the temporary arrangement, any “visitation with [Perez and his children] shall be supervised either with an agreed upon family member or a therapist until further order of the Court or agreement of the parties, so long as [Perez] has obtained psychiatric clearance.”
“[Teresita] shall have authority to consent to all necessary and reasonable medical and dental care for the children, including nonemergency surgery and psychiatric care,” Judge Cruz specified.
The children’s grandmother has also received permission to “enroll the children in school and grant or withhold consent for the children to be tested or placed in special school programs.”
On August 12, Us reported that Teresita filed court papers to gain temporary custody of her grandchildren. In that initial filing, Teresita specified that Hilton, 48, “voluntarily consented” to the change in custody.
Hilton went live on TikTok on August 4 to allegedly stream himself performing dangerous acts of self-harm. (TikTok later banned his account for violating its terms of service while acknowledging human error allowed the stream to go on for several minutes.)
Later that day, a Miami-Dade police spokesperson told Us that law enforcement officials received calls “regarding an individual who was live-streaming acts of self-harm on social media” and were then sent to Hilton’s Florida home for what they suspected was a “possible suicide” attempt.
Hilton’s family disclosed in an August 6 statement that his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, and all three children “were inside the home” mere moments before the troubling livestream began. Barbara, 42, immediately “fled” with the children to “protect [them] from witnessing any further trauma,” Hilton’s family said.

Perez Hilton and his mom Teresita in 2008. Noel Vasquez/Getty Images
The celebrity blogger was eventually hospitalized and had to undergo surgery due to the serious injuries he sustained during the stream. Reports suggest Hilton was also treated for an overdose while he was hospitalized.
While his family has said that Hilton can communicate, Barbara recently told Page Six that her brother has a “long road ahead of him” to recover “both physically and mentally.”
“[Perez] remains hospitalized and continues to receive medical treatment for his injuries. His physical and mental recovery is going to take a lot of time, but we remain hopeful,” Barbara told the outlet in an interview published on August 13. “He has no access to a cell phone, social media or the internet. Everyone’s focus is on helping him recover physically and making sure he receives the mental and emotional care and support he needs.”
On Sunday, August 16, Barbara clarified that Hilton “remains hospitalized and is receiving the medical care he needs” in an inpatient medical and mental health facility.
“Whether you have followed Perez from the beginning or only recently started reading, we hope you will continue visiting, reading, and sharing the site. We deeply appreciate your support while Perez focuses on his health and recovery,” her statement read. “For now, Perez’s health remains the priority as his team keeps the site active and moving forward.”
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