There is no doubting just how famous Sydney Sweeney is now. Her trio of early breakout roles in The Handmaid’s Tale, Sharp Objects, and Everything Sucks! led quickly to the role that would shoot her to superstardom in Euphoria. Earlier this year, Sweeney returned to the once-progressive series for a controversial third season, with much of the backlash leveled against creator Sam Levinson​​​​​. Nevertheless, Euphoria Season 3 was an enormous streaming success, with the likes of Sweeney, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, and Jacob Elordi all proving why they have now outgrown the series.

The 28-year-old actress has now featured in some of the biggest movies of the past couple of years, with an impressive Hollywood career still in its early stages. But, as is with all great actors, not every project manages to find its audience. This was the case for Sweeney’s underrated crime thriller Americana, which also featured Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, and Sweeney’s Euphoria cast-mate, the late great Eric Dane.

The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival, but would have to wait another two years before finally hitting the big screen. Sadly, it seems this delay impacted the film’s appeal, with Americana infamously Sweeney’s biggest box office bomb yet. Against a reported budget of $9 million, the movie was unable to even make $1 million in theaters, despite featuring Sweeney at the height of her fame. A year on, and Americana is bouncing back. At the time of writing, the film is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world, a list topped by the 2026 fantasy sequel Mortal Kombat II.

A Hotly Anticipated Sydney Sweeney Sequel Is on the Way

It wasn’t all box office disappointment for Sweeney in 2025. Later in the year, she starred opposite Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar in an adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel, The Housemaid. The film surprised many by scoring a $400 million haul worldwide against a production budget of just $35 million, with Lionsgate confirming that a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, is slated for a December 17, 2027, release. Recently, The Hunting Wives favorite Brittany Snow was added to the sequel’s cast.

Americana is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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August 15, 2025

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Aaron L. Gilbert, Michael R. Williams, Terry Dougas, Ali Jazayeri, Jason Cloth, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Steven Thibault, Alex Saks, David Gendron, Jean-Luc De Fanti, Suraj Maraboyina, Bavand Karim

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There are plenty of memorable lines in television crime dramas, but very few tell you everything you need to know about a character in five words. For Bosch, that line is: “Everybody counts, or nobody counts.” It’s the principle that drives almost every investigation Harry Bosch takes on, the reason he refuses to abandon victims who have been forgotten, and perhaps the clearest explanation for why Titus Welliver’s performance became the backbone of the series.

Bosch premiered on Prime Video in 2014 and starred Welliver as a tough homicide detective, based on Michael Connelly‘s novels. This series ran for seven years before finishing in 2021. It then led to Bosch: Legacy, where Welliver portrayed a retired Bosch who became a private investigator. Bosch has gone through so many circumstances on both shows, including changes in employment and colleagues, and chaos at home, while carrying on with his life and still always clashing with the police. Still, he never changed his belief.

‘Everybody Counts, or Nobody Counts’ Is the Heart of Bosch

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The line predates the television series as Connelly introduced it in the Bosch novels, where it became the detective’s personal credo. Bosch learned the philosophy from one of his early partners, Ray Vaughn, who impressed upon him that every investigation mattered. Bosch later gave the idea its most succinct form while speaking with police psychologist Carmen Hinojos — who, in the television adaptation, was portrayed as Dr. Renata Garcia, played by actress Gina Gallego — by saying: “Everybody counts, or nobody counts.”

The meaning is straightforward, but the show gives it considerable weight. Just because someone is rich, famous, or politically connected doesn’t mean Bosch thinks the case needs more attention. High-profile investigations may receive more resources, but that shouldn’t make a victim any more important than someone who is not known at all. This is an important fact about Bosch’s view of the murder investigation process. He is concerned about ensuring that the victim doesn’t become just another statistic.

In Bosch’s case, this is especially poignant, as his mother was murdered when he was still a small child, and being a prostitute, her murder was just another case and didn’t have the attention it deserved. He knows what it means when the system decides someone isn’t important enough to fight for, so he fights for everyone.

Titus Welliver Makes Bosch’s Moral Code Feel Personal

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What makes the quote work so well on television is Welliver’s performance. Bosch isn’t written as a detective who delivers inspirational speeches about justice; he’s actually taciturn, frequently irritated, and more than willing to bend institutional expectations when he believes the department is getting in the way of the truth. Welliver understands that Bosch doesn’t need to explain himself very often. A look, a pause, or a decision to keep digging can communicate more than a monologue ever could, which is why “Everybody counts, or nobody counts” feels like something he has spent his entire life trying to prove.

The series repeatedly puts that philosophy under pressure. Bosch investigates cases involving children, murder victims whose identities are unknown, people living on the margins, and suspects who have been written off by others. He also finds himself dealing with cases that attract enormous political or media attention. The temptation in any police department is to prioritize the case with the loudest voice behind it, and Bosch’s worldview rejects that hierarchy. That stubbornness can make Bosch difficult to work with, but it’s also what makes him compelling. He becomes a maverick when the rules, bureaucracy, or politics threaten to get between him and the person who deserves justice.

Bosch’s Best Quote Says Everything About the Show

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Police procedurals have spent decades building detectives around signature traits: brilliant minds, troubled pasts, unconventional methods, or an inability to follow orders. Bosch has all of those things, but its defining idea is much simpler. If only certain people count, then eventually the definition of who matters becomes arbitrary, and Bosch’s answer is to reject that calculation altogether. A murdered child matters, an unidentified woman matters, a sex worker matters, a homeless victim matters, and a person whose case never makes the news matters.

His philosophy also helps explain why Bosch stood apart from so many traditional procedurals. The series was never particularly inclined to make Harry Bosch the smartest person in Los Angeles or to turn every investigation into a flashy puzzle, as its strongest moments came from watching a detective refuse to let someone disappear into the city’s machinery.

Welliver played Bosch for more than a decade, from the original series to Bosch: Legacy, making the character one of the defining television detectives of his era. The show may have ended, and Bosch may have traded his badge for a private investigator’s license, but the central principle remains intact. After all these years, “Everybody counts, or nobody counts” still perfectly defines Harry Bosch because it’s the reason he keeps going.

Taylor Swift fans finally got an eyeful of her wedding ring over a month after she tied the knot with NFL star Travis Kelce in a massive New York City event.

Photos of the pop superstar sporting a new haircut and her ring stack surfaced during her appearance at close pals Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk’s wedding.

Taylor Swift’s latest outing with her rings on display comes right after her husband, Travis Kelce, proudly flashed his own chunky gold wedding band while arriving at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

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New photos of Swift’s gold wedding ring have surfaced online after she attended the wedding ceremony for her friends, Oli Jacobs and Laura Sisk.

The singer looked stunning in a plunging navy dress, with flower embroidery while rocking her new wife hair do: a wavy bob.

According to images shared by gossip site, Deux Moi, Swift’s wedding ring stack was on full display: she paired her dazzling engagement ring with a gold wedding band.

The special jewelry pieces, along with a pearl necklace and bracelet, beautifully complemented her outfit for the ceremony.

Swift was also joined by pals, Jack Antonoff, Sabrina Carpenter and Phoebe Bridgers, for Jacobs and Sisk’s nuptials held outside Gloucestershire, England on Saturday, August 15.

See the stunning ring photos here.

Travis Kelce Recently Flashed His Own Gold Wedding Ring

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Prior to images of Swift’s wedding band surfacing, Kelce had already made headlines for his own ring.

He marked his first preseason appearance as a married man, by arriving at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday with his wedding band clearly visible.

Stepping onto his home field ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs’ matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, the tight end accessorized with multiple gold accessories.

His thick gold band was accentuated by a classic watch and a matching bracelet. The stadium arrival occurred just days after the athlete opened up about his New York wedding to Swift.

The NFL Star Opened Up About His MSG Wedding To Taylor Swift

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Before the couple officially tied the knot, the lead-up to their July 3 nuptials was surrounded by intense media speculation and endless rumors, as both Swift and Kelce kept all details completely shielded from the public.

Kelce, however, finally addressed the wild celebration publicly, declaring it the peak highlight of his life.

“It was a fun offseason, man, wedding was the best night of my life and I appreciate everyone who came out and celebrated and had fun with us,” the 36-year-old shared during a press conference with reporters.

Refusing to spill further intimate details, he added, “That’s about all I really got from that night. It was a crazy night. It was full of a lot of celebration. But it’s football, baby.”

Fans React To Photos Of The Singer’s New Haircut And Wedding Ring

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Fans of the popstar had nothing but kind words while reacting to the recently shared images of Swift and her stunning wedding band.

A person wrote, “Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more obsessed with her ring we get one of the best looks at it that we’ve had yet!”

Another noted, “The ring is absolute perfection, and she looks gorgeous and happy!”

Fans were also in awe of Swift’s dress and her new haircut, which appears to be her shorters in years.

Someone said, “She looks beautiful. I love the new haircut, her dress, everything. And the wedding band fits perfectly alongside that gorgeous engagement ring!”

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While photos of Swift and Kelce’s wedding rings have surfaced online, the couple has yet to officially release images or videos from their big night, a move that has many stunned.

However, an insider revealed that the singer intends to eventually share visual content from her wedding, noting that she is preserving all of her media for an upcoming special project.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, the source noted that the lack of public imagery is a deliberate strategy.

“A big hint that Taylor is going to release her very own project about her wedding is that she has yet to share one single image from the night,” the source explained. “By now most celebrities would have posted a wedding look on Instagram or given photos to Vogue. But Taylor has done neither.”

The informant emphasized that this total social media blackout points directly toward a future commercial release.

“She is holding all the images for her own project, no doubt,” the source said. “She released images from her engagement to Instagram; why won’t she release images from her wedding? So that is a major clue.”

Mister USA is trading the traditional pageant ballroom for the bright lights and big energy on Sin City, bringing 30 finalists to AREA15 for a competition designed to be as much entertainment spectacle as pageant. 

With fashion, swimwear, live entertainment, visual production, and personal stories taking center stage, organizers say the event aims to showcase a more modern definition of masculinity, one that’s built around confidence, authenticity, ambition, and individuality. 

Jino Cabrera, CEO & President of Mister USA & Mister Universe Organization; Lindsay Clarken, VP of Programming at AREA15; and Kainoa Hughes, Mister Hawaii USA, all sat down with The Blast exclusively ahead of the Mister USA Finals, taking place on Sunday, Aug. 23 at AREA15, to discuss the event.

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Las Vegas, get ready for a unique and fun event at AREA15 on Sunday, Aug. 23, when Mister USA 2026 Grand Finals takes over The Portal. This year’s competition will have 30 contestants from all over the country competing for the title of Mister USA.

Hosted at AREA15 inside the unique, immersive 360-degree projection venue, the event transforms the traditional pageant experience into one with cinematic visuals, live entertainment, fun competitions, celebrity appearances, and much more.

Jino Cabrera, CEO & President of Mister USA & Mister Universe Organization, recently told The Blast exclusively that Las Vegas represents what Mister USA is and that’s why they decided to host the Finals in Sin City for their third year event. 

“We’ve hosted it in LA the last two years, so this is actually our third year for Mister USA,” he said. “Mister USA has become bigger, more exciting, more diverse, and truly entertainment driven. [Las Vegas] is one of the entertainment capitals of the world and people come here expecting to experience something memorable. So for Mister USA, we’re building more than a traditional pageant, we’re creating a national entertainment platform that celebrates the modern man from across the country, their stories, ambitions, confidence, individuality, and purpose and bringing that vision to Las Vegas felt like the perfect next chapter for us.” 

The Portal stood out as the perfect venue because “it doesn’t feel like a traditional pageant venue.” The space gives the event the ability to “combine competition, fashion, music, technology, and visual production into one experience.” 

“We want audiences to walk in and feel like they’re attending a major entertainment event, not simply sitting in a ballroom watching a pageant,” Cabrera told The Blast. “So the venue really reflects where we believe men’s pageantry is heading.”

What Can The Audience Expect From Mister USA Grand Finals In Las Vegas

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For anyone who’s experienced a pageant of any kind, this one might be different from what you’ve experienced in the past. 

“For this show, expect energy. We’re bringing together some incredible men from across the United States and also building a complete entertainment experience around them,” Cabrera shared. “There will be fashion, swimwear, live entertainment, powerful personal stories, and of course, the excitement of finding out who becomes the next Mister USA. These men come from very different backgrounds, careers, and parts of the country. Once you hear their stories, you realize there isn’t just one definition of what a Mister USA should look or act like.” 

For those who have been watching men’s pageantry over the years, Cabrera said it’s “evolved tremendously.”

“Historically, male competitions were often focused primarily on appearance or physique. Today, audiences want much more than that and so do we. Confidence matters, so does communications, so does leadership, personality, ambition, authenticity, and the ability to possibly influence others,” Cabrera said. “Modern masculinity isn’t one dimensional at all. A man can be strong and compassionate, competitive, supportive, confident, and vulnerable. I think men’s pageantry finally has an opportunity to reflect that.”

Why The Portal At AREA15 Was The Perfect Fit For Mister USA Finals

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When asked why The Portal was the perfect spot to host the Finals, Lindsay Clarken, VP of Programming at AREA15 shared some insight. 

“The Portal is really unique because it gives us the ability to integrate entertainment elements outside of a traditional ballroom. We have projection mapping on the walls, so we’re able to change that based on each scene,” she told The Blast exclusively. “We have a lot of ways to bring it to life and make it really feel like a show and not just a traditional pageant or competition.”

Kainoa Hughes, Mister Hawaii USA, Will Be Competing In The Finals

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Kainoa Hughes, Mister Hawaii, told The Blast exclusively that he became interested in competing in pageants after experiencing fashion shows in his modeling career. He said he decided to compete in Mister USA so he could “represent my people in Hawaii.” 

“None of the other Mister Hawaiis have taken any of the titles home, so I’m gonna be the first,” he confidently told The Blast. He also shared that “pageants are a great way to make lifelong connections and really learn more about yourself throughout the whole entire journey.”

The biggest challenge for him going into this pageant has been finding the time to prepare because he’s “balancing three or four jobs” at the moment because the cost of living in Hawaii is “one of the worst in the country.” But he said he sacrifices to be able to continue to live in “paradise.” 

He also gave some insight into his life and why competing in Mister USA was a good fit for him. 

“I personally think being a real person with real stories and real struggles that people can relate to and connect with because personally, I used to be pretty big. I was clinically obese,” he said. “So that’s my message I guess coming in. I definitely want to tell people that it’s never the end wherever you are in life.” 

He added, “Everything that’s going through my head walking out onto the stage, I would just think of myself as a little boy sitting in the crowd, watching in awe as I fulfill my biggest dreams that I could only imagine happening when I was younger.”

More About AREA15 In Las Vegas

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AREA15 has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want to tackle all of it in a day or just visit for a specific attraction, the fun is never ending!

“If you’ve never been to AREA15, it’s an immersive entertainment district. We’re not a single attraction; we’re not a single venue. We have so many different offerings internally as well as our tenants in Zone 2,” Clarken said. “Then we have our art component as well, which I think is really cool. We really want people to come, and they don’t just come for one destination. They make a day of it. You can spend hours here; there’s so much to discover. It’s different from anything else that Las Vegas has to offer.”

With so many options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. You can purchase tickets for single attractions, plus they have some package deals to make a day of fun a little easier. Some experiences you’ll find at AREA15 include John Wick Experience, Oddyssey Manor, The Escape Room, Omega Mart, Universal Horror Unleashed, Museum of Ice Cream, and Interstellar Arc, among many others.

For more information and to buy tickets, visit AREA15’s website. For more information on Mister USA Finals at AREA15, visit the website.

Mariah The Scientist came through with some love for her man on his 35th birthday. The singer shared a sweet shoutout to Young Thug on social media, but fans quickly peeped her choice of words and had plenty to say about it.

RELATED: The Internet Is Goin’ IN Following Mariah The Scientist’s Now-Deleted Comment On Young Thug’s Post (PHOTOS) 

Mariah The Scientist’s Birthday Shoutout For Young Thug Has Fans Doing A Double Take

Leo Season is in full effect, and Young Thug is celebrating his 35th birthday! Mariah The Scientist came through to show her fiancé some love, sharing a sweet shoutout on her Instagram Story. Thugger turned 35 on Sunday, August 16, and Mariah popped out with some heartfelt words for her man. The singer shared a photo of Thug posing with her inside a home. The flick appears to be a throwback, with “Welcome Home” balloons in the background that seemingly marked a sweet lil’ surprise after Thugger returned home in October 2024. Mariah captioned the photo, “Happy bday baby doll” alongside a cake emoji and tagged Thug in the post. While some fans responded to her Story with hearts and love, others appeared to have mixed feelings about her choice of words.

Fans Couldn’t Help But Peep One Lil’ Detail In Mariah’s Message

Once LiveBitez reposted Mariah’s birthday shoutout for Young Thug, the comment section was flooded with reactions. Plenty of folks said, “baby doll, huh?” while others joked that Thugger should be the one calling Mariah that name.

Instagram user @brownskin_darnise wrote, “Might as well said sweet cakes.” 

Instagram user @estefaniaa_caterinexo wrote, “I would never in my entire existence call my ‘man’ babydoll, that’s my name 😵‍💫”  

While Instagram user @_jaylakiss wrote, “Baby doll? To a man?…uh huh.” 

Then Instagram user @thatgirlluttie_ wrote, “Baby doll? 😂😂😂” 

Another Instagram user @beenbougiee wrote, “Ok, so I’m not trippin! Baby doll? 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @_.naj.ah wrote, “Baby doll ? 🧐” 

Finally, Instagram user @jlaraexo_ wrote, “Babydoll. Lmao he ain’t even repost.” 

Thugger Said, “Will You Marry Me?” & Had Mariah GAGGED!

Despite the reactions to Mariah’s birthday message, fans were previously geeked OUT when Thugger popped the BIG question back in December 2025. The rapper got down on knee and proposed to Mariah during his Hometown Hero concert in Atlanta, and chile, both Mariah and the crowd were gagged by the surprise. Thug made sure to do his big one too, icing out her ring finger with a HUGE rock that could blind you from a mile away! Peep the sweet moment below.

RELATED: Young Thug Clears The Air AGAIN After His Cameo In A Woman’s Video Gets Social Media Talking About Mariah The Scientist 

Robert Downey Jr. is officially suiting up as Iron Man again, even as his Marvel Cinematic Universe future takes a villainous turn. Disney confirmed at D23 that the Oscar winner will reprise Tony Stark for two new attractions coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.

Downey’s Iron Man will appear alongside Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, Anthony Mackie’s Captain America, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and other Marvel favorites when the expanded land opens in 2028. The announcement comes as Downey prepares to play Doctor Doom in “Avengers: Doomsday,” meaning fans will soon see him embody both an iconic Marvel hero and one of its most dangerous villains.

Disney revealed the new details during its Experiences showcase at D23 in Anaheim on Saturday, August 15. According to PEOPLE, Downey will portray Tony Stark in both Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, two attractions currently under construction at Disney California Adventure.

The projects will double the size of Avengers Campus and bring several MCU actors back to their established roles. Imagineers shared behind-the-scenes footage of Downey, Hemsworth, Mackie, Larson and Renner recording material for the attractions while working on the set of “Avengers: Doomsday” in London.

The news marks Downey’s latest return as Iron Man following Tony Stark’s death in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame.” His involvement is not limited to a recycled movie scene or archival footage. The actor has recorded new material created specifically for the Disneyland Resort experiences.

‘Avengers Infinity Defense’ Will Bring Thanos Back

Avengers Infinity Defense will place guests in the middle of a multiverse-spanning fight against an alternate version of Thanos. The attraction begins when Ms. Marvel, played by Iman Vellani, welcomes riders as new recruits and delivers their assignment. “It’s up to you to assemble the Avengers and stop Thanos,” Imagineers explained during the presentation.

The attraction’s villain is King Thanos, a version of the character from a reality in which he successfully defeated the Avengers. Riders will be tasked with reassembling the heroes and preventing him from using stolen Stark technology to spread destruction across multiple worlds.

The adventure will transport guests through recognizable Marvel locations, including Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City. Disney says the attraction will combine large physical sets with massive media scenes to create the feeling of moving between different worlds.

‘Stark Flight Lab’ Lets Guests Train Like Avengers

Downey will also play a central role in Stark Flight Lab, an attraction inspired by Tony Stark’s technology and experimentation. Mackie and Larson will join him as Captain America and Captain Marvel. “They will be your flight instructors as you feel what it’s like to train like an Avenger,” Imagineers said.

Guests will sit inside two-person “gyro-kinetic pods” that travel along a track before arriving at a testing station. A giant robotic arm will then lift each pod and perform high-speed movements designed to simulate flying like an Avenger.

Disney has said the ride’s movements will be inspired by Iron Man and other Marvel heroes. Imagineers previously worked with dancers to help choreograph how the robotic arms move, allowing the machines to produce different flight patterns and experiences.

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Both new attractions are scheduled to open in 2028. They will join the two existing Marvel rides at Disney California Adventure: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! follows Rocket as he attempts to free the other Guardians from the Collector’s fortress. Meanwhile, WEB SLINGERS allows guests to help Spider-Man capture Spider-Bots that have escaped inside the Worldwide Engineering Brigade campus.

Avengers Campus also includes character encounters and Pym Test Kitchen, a restaurant inspired by “Ant-Man and The Wasp” that plays with dramatically enlarged and reduced food items.

Marvel Fans Will See Downey As Both Hero And Villain

Downey first portrayed Tony Stark in 2008’s “Iron Man,” the movie that launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He continued playing the character across numerous solo films and team-up events before Stark sacrificed himself to defeat Thanos in “Avengers: Endgame.”

His return to Marvel was announced with a completely different character, stunning fans who expected any potential comeback to involve an alternate version of Iron Man. Now, Disney is giving audiences both. Downey will embrace his darker Marvel future as Doctor Doom on the big screen while preserving his heroic legacy as Tony Stark at Disney California Adventure.

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Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab will open in 2028, giving fans their next chance to assemble with Downey’s Iron Man, even as his Doctor Doom prepares to tear the cinematic universe apart.

Jessica Simpson is soaking up the last days of summer after enjoying a lavish vacation..

“Take me back to Turks and Caicos,” Simpson, 46, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, August 15, sharing a handful of photos from her getaway to the U.K. territory. “Thank you @lacurevillas and @pavilionluxuryvillas for an unforgettable stay. We’ll be seein’ y’all again very very soon.

The singer sported a tiny polka-dot bikini in one pic as she caught some rays while lounging on a striped towel. She accessorized her ensemble with a delicate chain necklace and a pair of tortoise-shell sunglasses.

In another snap, Simpson covered her two-piece with a black sundress and multicolored shawl.

Simpson has long embraced her curves, claiming that she was constantly told to lose weight in order to be successful.

“When I first started signing, I was, to everyone at the record label, supposed to be this pop star,” she recalled during a June concert. “There was Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera … and I had to follow in their footsteps. I really thought I was signed just because of my voice, then it was like, ‘OK, you need to lose 15 pounds.’”

Simpson continued, “To tell a 17-year-old that is a lot. [On my] second record, I [was told] needed to have a six-pack, which was definitely not going to happen. I’m just not built that way, you know? There were just all these things that I had to be to be ‘Jessica Simpson’ or the version of Jessica Simpson they believed I should be to be successful. I always felt like a failure, like, I was never good enough.”

After struggling with her weight for many years, the fashion designer has since learned to make peace with her body.

“I don’t really look at it as, like, a weight loss journey. I think it’s a journey of empowerment and self-love and acceptance,” Simpson exclusively told Us in 2022. “It’s one of those things [where] it’s like, we all want what we can’t have. We all want the body type that we aren’t [and] that we can’t change.”

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The pop star added at the time, “It’s about accepting and loving ourselves for who we are. For me, I have done that at every size [and] I just feel every woman should be celebrated.”

That same month, Simpson revealed via Instagram that she had gained and lost 100 pounds three times after having kids. (Simpson shares three children with estranged husband Eric Johnson.)

“It’s about setting small goals for yourself, and then eventually, the impossible is possible,” Simpson told Us in 2022 of her weight loss journey. “I was so proud of myself and I was proud of the resilience no matter what people say. … ‘When you work really hard to look and feel the way that you do in a very happy moment, especially with your children, it is very empowering [to get positive feedback], and it made me so emotional.”

Although much of the 2026 horror focus has been on Focus Features’ Obsession, earlier in the year, Radio Silence duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett re-teamed with modern-day Scream Queen Samara Weaving for the hotly anticipated Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, a sequel to the 2019 slasher gem that has gained a die-hard cult following. A brand-new horde of villains lines up to hunt down Weaving in the sequel, including The Lord of the Rings icon Elijah Wood, Shawn Hatosy, Kevin Durand, David Cronenberg, and Sarah Michelle Gellar in a character that feels like Cruel Intentions‘ Kathryn.

Weaving’s return to the bloodied wedding dress was ultimately a hit at the box office, turning a relatively small $14 million budget into over $40 million worldwide. But did you know that this isn’t the only 2026 movie in which Weaving is both hunted and violent herself? In Over Your Dead Body, Weaving teams up with Jason Segel for an R-rated horror remake of The Trip, the 2021 Norwegian psychological thriller starring Noomi Rapace. The pair star as an unhappily married couple who retreat to a secluded cabin on a vacation, whilst each plan the other’s murder in secret.

Timothy Olyphant, the three-time Emmy nominee for Justified, Deadwood: The Movie, and The Mandalorian, also features in an eye-catching ensemble, which is directed by Saturday Night Live contributor Jorma Taccone. The movie received mostly positive reviews from critics, earning a 70% average score on review site Rotten Tomatoes. One critic praised “Jorma Taccone’s extreme take on the gore-as-entertainment genre,” whilst another heralded “the deadpan dialogue, rapid-fire twists, and scene-stealing performances from Timothy Olyphant and Juliette Lewis.“

‘Over Your Dead Body’ Is a Streaming Hit

Over Your Dead Body received a limited theatrical release at a similar time to Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, before making its way to PVOD and finally streaming, where it has found more success. At the time of writing, Over Your Dead Body is the most-watched title on AMC+ in the U.S. Other titles currently proving popular on the same platform include regular favorite The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Crow Girl, and the 2014 original John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves.

Over Your Dead Body is the most-watched title on AMC+ in the U.S. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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April 24, 2026

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What an impressive year it has already been for Anne Hathaway. After starring in the early-year hidden gem Mother Mary from A24, Hathaway teamed back up with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt in the legacy sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2. Called “a near-perfect blend of nostalgia and newness” in Taylor Gates‘ review for Collider, the movie earned just shy of $700 million at the box office, becoming one of the year’s biggest financial triumphs at the time.

But that was no match for Hathaway’s next theatrical arrival, as she arguably stole the show as Penelope in Christopher Nolan‘s historical epic The Odyssey. Alongside Matt Damon, who headlines as the King of Ithaca, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Charlize Theron, and many more, Hathaway helps craft one of the most impressive blockbusters of the decade, one that has now become Nolan’s biggest movie of all time, sailing past both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. This weekend, Hathaway stars alongside Ewan McGregor in the dino-sized sci-fi thriller The End of Oak Street, formerly known as Flowervale Street.

Later this year, Hathaway joins forces with Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordóva, and Brady Wagner to help bring to the screen the latest in a quick string of Colleen Hoover adaptations. Based on the acclaimed author’s 2018 bestseller of the same name, Verity is set to be the darkest and most twisted of her adaptations yet, certainly if the brand-new trailer is anything to go by. Verity will also mark a reunion between Hathaway and director Michael Showalter, who previously worked with her on Prime Video’s The Idea of You.

Another Colleen Hoover Adaptation Is a Streaming Sensation

Ahead of Verity, the promise of more Hoover at the movies has inspired fans to head back to a lesser-spotted adaptation to get in the mood. At the time of writing, 2026’s Reminders of Him is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Peacock in the U.S. Described as a story of “motherhood, forgiveness, and the power of love to heal,” director Vanessa Caswill‘s indulgent drama was headlined by Longlegs and It Follows star Maika Monroe, alongside Tyriq Withers, Gilmore Girls icon Lauren Graham, Bradley Whitford, and country singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson in her feature film debut.

Reminders of Him is streaming now. Stay tuned to Collider for more stories.

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March 5, 2026

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114 minutes

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Vanessa Caswill

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Lauren Levine, Colleen Hoover

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Gina Matthews, Colleen Hoover, Lauren Levine

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Johnny Depp could be preparing to sail back into the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise nearly a decade after his last appearance as Captain Jack Sparrow. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at Disney’s D23 event that discussions with Depp are underway as a new screenplay takes shape. However, the potential sixth installment reportedly would not simply deliver another traditional Jack Sparrow adventure. Instead, sources claim Margot Robbie could lead the next chapter, with Sparrow appearing as a supporting character in a move designed to evolve the $4.5 billion franchise.

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Bruckheimer provided the strongest update yet on Depp’s possible return while speaking with Deadline at D23. “We’re talking with Johnny (Depp), we’re working on a screenplay, and hopefully we can get this done,” the producer revealed, confirming that discussions are active, but Depp has not formally signed on for “Pirates of the Caribbean 6.”

Disney has also not announced a release date, production schedule, or complete cast for the movie. With the screenplay still being developed, Depp’s role and the broader direction of the film could change before production begins.

Even so, Bruckheimer’s update is a meaningful step forward for fans after years of conflicting reports about whether the franchise would return as a reboot, a direct sequel, or an entirely separate story featuring new characters.

Margot Robbie Could Lead The Next ‘Pirates’ Era

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Sources reportedly familiar with the project claim Disney’s next voyage will not revolve exclusively around Captain Jack Sparrow. The proposed story is said to focus on a protagonist played by Robbie, with Depp’s character appearing in a secondary capacity. That structure would allow Disney to reconnect with longtime fans through Sparrow while introducing a new lead capable of carrying future installments.

Robbie has been associated with a female-led “Pirates of the Caribbean” project for several years. Bruckheimer previously indicated that Disney had been exploring both a reboot and a separate movie involving the “Barbie” actress.

The latest report suggests those concepts may have evolved into a single film that combines Robbie’s new character with Depp’s established pirate. However, neither Disney nor Robbie has officially confirmed her participation. Details about the alleged character, including her connection to Sparrow, also remain undisclosed.

‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 6’ Is A Disney Priority

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Screenwriter Krysty Wilson-Cairns is reportedly working on the latest version of the script. Wilson-Cairns previously co-wrote the World War I drama “1917,” which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. Her other credits include “Last Night in Soho” and “The Good Nurse.”

The sixth “Pirates” movie has reportedly become a priority for Disney under newly installed CEO Josh D’Amaro. Reviving the series could be enormously valuable for the studio. The five existing movies have generated approximately $4.5 billion at the worldwide box office, making “Pirates of the Caribbean” one of Disney’s most successful live-action franchises.

However, the next installment must solve a difficult creative problem of honoring the series’ history while proving it can survive beyond a story driven entirely by Sparrow. Placing Robbie at the center while giving Depp a supporting role could provide that bridge.

Johnny Depp Turned Jack Sparrow Into A Global Icon

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Depp introduced Captain Jack Sparrow in 2003’s “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl.” His performance helped transform a movie inspired by a Disney theme park attraction into a global phenomenon. Depp also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the role.

He returned for “Dead Man’s Chest” in 2006 and “At World’s End” in 2007 before reprising the character in 2011’s “On Stranger Tides” and 2017’s “Dead Men Tell No Tales.” Disney has now gone nearly a decade without releasing another installment, despite the property’s continued name recognition and popularity across the company’s theme parks.

Johnny Depp’s Major Studio Comeback Is Gaining Momentum

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A return to “Pirates of the Caribbean” would join an increasingly busy slate for Depp. The actor will portray Ebenezer Scrooge in Paramount’s “Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol,” directed by Ti West. The gothic adaptation is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 13. The project will mark Depp’s first starring role in a major American studio release in nearly a decade.

He will then appear alongside Penélope Cruz and Madelyn Cline in “Day Drinker,” a supernatural revenge thriller directed by Marc Webb. Lionsgate has scheduled “Day Drinker” for release on March 26, 2027. The film reunites Depp and Cruz following their previous collaborations on “Blow,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” and “Murder on the Orient Express.”

Depp has continued working in independent and international cinema in recent years. His projects have included “The Professor,” “City of Lies,” “Waiting for the Barbarians,” “Minamata” and “Jeanne du Barry.” He also returned to directing with “Modi: Three Days on the Wing of Madness,” a film centered on Italian artist Amedeo Modigliani.