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It’s a Funeral With a Clock
Editor’s note: The below interview contains spoilers up to The Pitt Season 2 Episode 6.
Now that HBO’s The Pitt has returned for Season 2, it’s clear things are only just beginning to ramp up for the doctors and nurses working in the emergency department of the fictional Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center. While the first several hours of this Fourth of July shift were admittedly quiet, that’s no longer the case as of the season’s sixth hour of R. Scott Gemmill, John Wells, and Noah Wyle‘s medical drama, “12:00 P.M.” Another hospital is mysteriously reporting a “Code Black,” resulting in their patients being diverted elsewhere, and one of the ED’s most frequent occupants, Louie (Ernest Harden Jr.), has just coded seemingly out of nowhere.
Ahead of The Pitt‘s return, Collider had the opportunity to speak with the show’s creators and cast alike about some of Season 2’s most pivotal moments over the first six episodes, including Wyle. Over the course of the interview, which you can watch above or read below, the show’s lead and EP delves into what Dr. Robby is emotionally navigating ahead of his planned three-month sabbatical, whether the tension between Robby and Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) is going to boil over before the end of shift, the deeper meaning behind The Pitt‘s staff memorial for Louie at the close of Episode 6, and more.
COLLIDER: We can’t start talking about Season 2 without talking about how Dr. Robby is coming into this shift, which is that he’s leaving the next day for a three-month sabbatical, as far as we know. For you, and in playing the character, do you feel like having that storyline hovering over the shift is impacting him at all? Does it feel like a kid on the last day of school, or is he just determined to get through this shift one way or another?
NOAH WYLE: I think it’s all of that. It was a wonderful device to come up with to allow the story to have something very specific that he was going through on this particular day while the day was challenging and had all sorts of obstacles that would potentially keep him from accomplishing his goal, which is to get out on the road before it gets too late.
This trip is Robby’s curated form of self-help that he has come up with for himself in lieu of going through the more traditional routes of finding a therapist and adhering to some of the prescriptive advice he’s giving his staff on the other side of their experience with this mass casualty event, and their own PTSD. So the trip becomes symbolic, both for the character’s avoidance of a healthier mode of treatment and maybe evidence that he’s not as well-adjusted as he’s coming off. And as the season progresses, that trip gets looked at with a finer and finer lens.
Noah Wyle Teases Whether Robby and Langdon’s Tension Is Going To Boil Over by the End of ‘The Pitt’ Season 2
“They’re terrific characters in that their relationship is extremely complex.”
To talk about avoidance, it seems pretty clear that Robby was hoping that the timing of his sabbatical would overlap with Langdon’s return. I think he even says as much at one point. We see Langdon make the effort to broach a conversation, Robby shuts him down early on, but then, as the shift continues, they’re forced into each other’s orbit. Langdon obviously has the patient with the necrotizing fasciitis, and that pulls Robby in, whether he wants to be involved or not. That tension between them, though — what can you talk about in terms of how that’s really simmering in the background of Season 2, and is there any point at which it’s going to boil over?
WYLE: I hope so. You can’t keep these tantric lovers apart for too long. They’re terrific characters in that their relationship is extremely complex. Langdon’s addiction wasn’t just a moral failing of Langdon. It was a personal betrayal to his mentor in Robby and a breach of their friendship and the honesty that they shared. That’s one way of framing it. Another way of framing it is Robby fucked up. He was supposed to look out for his number one pupil, and under his watch, this guy developed a painkiller addiction in practiced medicine, and Robby was totally oblivious. So, who’s really at fault here?
Then you look at it through another frame, and you see Langdon’s coming back, having already walked through the therapeutic road. He’s humbled himself. He’s faced his demons, and he’s ready to come back and rebuild his life, all of which Robby hasn’t done yet. So to a certain extent, he represents kryptonite. It’s a relationship that, as the day progresses and they are thrown into each other’s company, all of those begin to kind of redefine themselves.
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Continuing this thread of talking about relationships with Robby, I picked up on some vibes between him and Noelle Hastings early on. I think fans will be curious to see if that develops. I did think it was interesting that Dana warns Noelle against getting involved with this man at this particular point, especially, as we’ve been talking about, he’s about to leave for three months. Is this meant to be maybe a little fun fling? Is it potentially more? What can you tease about where that is heading?
WYLE: Well, again, on one hand, it’s titillating. Robby’s been having a social life. It’s so exciting and probably speaks to him not being so bad off. Then you look at it for another frame, and you see somebody who’s unable to have a relationship that lasts more than six weeks, who only wants to mine it for the most superficial aspects, and who, when confronted with the opportunity to go deeper or more intimate, takes an escape route each and every time, and has very few personal connections to anybody.
We very rarely ever hear about anybody socializing, if ever, with Robby outside of work. We don’t know anything about him outside of work. And as the season progresses, that lone wolf, kind of do-what-he-wants thing that seems so cool and almost enviable in the beginning, we start to realize, is what’s probably throwing his life so far out of balance, is he has no offset for the work that he’s doing and for what he takes in and takes on through that work.
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“Robby is able to give the frame around the picture…”
To wrap up, there is a scene in Episode 6 where the staff gets together to memorialize a lost patient. It feels like this shift is often so frenetic and hectic, and everyone is being pulled in a million different directions, that it’s rare that everyone gets to be in a room together to have a moment of quiet contemplation. Robby shares a lot of really moving and poignant details in their debriefing, and I was curious about the experience of bringing everyone together in that room and having that scene, because it feels really important.
WYLE: I was sort of taken with this notion of, when you know somebody, but you only know a fragment of them, you’re getting a glimpse of them in this moment of time that you share with them, you may get an impression, but it’s part of a mosaic that builds up a life or builds up somebody’s story. All of the staff know Louie. Louie is a frequent flier who has been coming in for years. We’ve been patching him up and sending him back out and listening to this joke and listening to that anecdote, but nobody’s really taken the full measure of the man. Nobody’s had the opportunity to.
So, in Episode 6, what we try to do is, from each person’s limited perspective, they fill in a piece to a puzzle that has been on their family table for years, but nobody really understands what the picture looks like and why it looks like it does. Robby is able to give the frame around the picture and say, “This was a great guy who had a real tragedy happen. As many people do when they face this kind of tragedy, it derailed his progress and his trajectory in a way that we all tried to help, but ultimately got the better of him. And as much time as we would love to take to confer this man’s dignity and to wrap up his life, we’ve got eight more Louies out there that we can still save.” So, even though this is a funeral, it’s a funeral with a clock.
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Apple TV’s Latest Renewal Is a Reminder That the Greatest TV Doesn’t Have To Be Sci-Fi or Fantasy
For years now, Apple TV has built its brand on prestige sci-fi. From the corporate dystopia of Severance to the alt-history ambition of For All Mankind and the record-breaking breakout Pluribus, the streamer has become a haven for speculative storytelling. When you consider the scale of Foundation and the enormity of the Monarch: Legacy of Monsters footprint, it becomes apparent that Apple has become synonymous with high-concept genre television.
Yet one of its most poignant dramas does not take place in outer space, alternate timelines, or dystopian bunkers; instead, it takes place in therapy offices, messy kitchens, and friends drinking beer in their backyards and crossing boundaries. With Season 4 already confirmed, Shrinking is proof that some of the best television isn’t escapist at all — it’s deeply, messily human.
‘Shrinking’ Turns a High-Concept Hook Into a Story About Connection
Shrinking was created by Bill Lawrence alongside Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein and starts out with a premise based on a seemingly simple sitcom: A therapist grieving over the death of his wife, who was killed by a drunk driver, tells his patients everything he thinks and feels no longer holds back like he used to — instead he tells them what he really thinks with radical honesty. He pushes them to get out of toxic relationships, face long-buried truths, and take chances that they had avoided.
In the early episodes of the series, the unethical nature of the therapy practice advances the storyline. But now, after having three seasons under its belt and with Season 4 already greenlit by Apple, the therapy aspect of Shrinking has taken a backseat to a deeper exploration into who we are as people through the eyes of the people closest to us, as well as the parts of us we are still afraid to show.
Season 1 dealt with the raw shock of grief — particularly for Jimmy, his teenage daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell), and their tight-knit support system while Season 2 shifted toward anger and forgiveness, even introducing Louis (Goldstein), the man responsible for the crash that killed Jimmy’s wife. Season 3 moves into new territory: what it actually means to move forward.
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Harrison Ford Delivers One of the Best Performances of His Career
Paul Rhoades (Harrison Ford) serves as the emotional anchor of the series, as Jimmy’s boss and mentor at their Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Center. Aside from the humor and sternness Ford gives Paul, he has allowed the character to develop a sense of tenderness and vulnerability over time, which grows throughout the show as each season progresses.
One of the more emotional and impactful storylines about the character is that Paul has Parkinson’s disease. As Paul develops into later seasons, the symptoms of his disease have gradually progressed, and he is dealing with the fear of what he will lose due to eventually being unable to care for himself.
While his illness could have easily provided the show with cheap emotional moments, the character is already wrestling with significant issues that have a lot to do with how he views himself in relation to the world. His most important moment dealing with this is his emotionally charged request to Jimmy to let him know when he is “sinking,” which serves as a very accurate representation of his vulnerability and the first time he has made a request of Jimmy that sends a signal regarding the need for other people in his life.
The highlights of Season 3 include an unforgettable guest appearance by Michael J. Fox as Gerry, another person living with Parkinson’s, who brings humor and honesty to Paul’s character development. Their scenes together have a depth that comes from lived experience, combining dark humor with real-life experiences of perseverance.
An Ensemble Comedy That Earns Its Tears
Though Segel remains the show’s beating heart, Shrinking thrives as an ensemble. Jessica Williams’ Gaby has grown into one of the series’ most dynamic forces, balancing razor-sharp comedic timing with arcs that explore professional burnout and personal grief. Michael Urie’s Brian and Devin Kawaoka’s Charlie navigate impending fatherhood. Christa Miller and Ted McGinley’s Liz and Derek offer chaotic but steadfast neighborly support. Luke Tennie’s Sean continues to evolve beyond his initial patient role.
The show isn’t without flaws. Its characters often exist in an unusually porous bubble — friends lying on each other’s beds, therapists bending rules, personal and professional lives colliding in ways that stretch realism. At times, conflict can feel heightened or conveniently orchestrated. But what keeps Shrinking from tipping into pure schmaltz is the cast’s commitment. Segel, especially in scenes opposite guest star Jeff Daniels as Jimmy’s emotionally distant father, taps into something raw and grounded.
The series has earned awards recognition — including Primetime Emmy nominations for Segel and Williams — and was named one of the year’s top television programs by the American Film Institute for its second season. That acclaim reflects that Shrinking may look like a breezy dramedy, but it’s doing serious emotional work.
Apple TV may dominate the sci-fi conversation, but with Shrinking, it’s proving that prestige doesn’t require a spaceship. Sometimes, it just requires a couch, a circle of friends, and the willingness to admit you don’t have it all figured out.
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Recreate Jennifer Garner’s $2,700 Cardigan Look for Just $30
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On more than one occasion, we’ve looked at Jennifer Garner‘s outfit and thought, ‘Wait, I would totally wear that!’ The Last Thing He Told Me star has a relatable, cozy-cool sense of style, often wearing slip-on shoes and forever-chic staples that instantly make our ‘mom must-haves’ list.
Her clothing budget, however, definitely belongs to a famous person — something we learned the hard way after admiring the dark-colored cardigan that the 53-year-old wore while appearing on Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce. While the versatile layer looked like an everyday basic we needed in our wardrobes, it was secretly Celine. . . and costs a whopping $2,700.
There’s no way our bank accounts (or the sensible part of our brain) would allow us to spend so much on such a simple sweater, which is why we headed to Amazon and found the look for a whole lot less. The Imtraso V-Neck Button-Down Loose Cardigan has a ton of the same details, and thanks to a discount, it won’t cost you a dime over $30.
Get the Imtraso V-Neck Button-Down Loose Cardigan for $30 (originally $35) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Perhaps part of the reason Garner’s cardigan is so pricey is its material: the high-end pick is made from 75% cashmere and 25% silk, which definitely qualifies it as quiet luxury. However, the Amazon alternative isn’t too shabby! The loose, knit design is similar in appearance, complete with front buttons and a flattering V-neck.
It’s also super soft, rather than itchy, and since it’s midweight, you can get away with wearing it year-round. Plus, if you really are looking for the no-fuss, throw-on-and-go layer that Garner’s cardigan pretended to be, this really is it. The pick is machine-washable and perfect for pairing with just about anything in your wardrobe, whether you style it over a breezy dress, rock it with jeans or drape it over your office chair in case of air-conditioning emergencies.
While the black version will get you a Garner-inspired look, the same button-up knit comes in five other shades, so always-cold fashionistas can scoop up the same style in gray, khaki or a trendy green. Whichever color you go with, the reviews promise you’ll love your purchase, with many Amazon shoppers shouting out the “great quality” and confessing they wear the cardigan often.
“Great cardigan. Very soft!” one person wrote. “Better quality than I expected. It’s not too thick, but kept me warm on a mildly brisk day. Love the buttons! True to size with a great slouch. Looks great with a dress as well as some jeans, very versatile! Seems to wash well. No pilling yet, only worn 4 times.”
“Very comfortable, I seem to always grab this cardigan when I need to throw something on over a T-shirt,” another customer confessed. “It’s soft, fits well and has held up nicely over the weeks, especially since I tend to wear it several times a week.”
Of course, one minor difference is that tiny Celine triomphe and pin combo seen on Garner’s sweater. The same look can be nailed with a brooch of your choosing, giving your outfit an extra trendy — and personalized! — spin. However, we think the Imtraso cardigan is cute as-is, so scoop it up now and watch how often you reach for it!
Get the Imtraso V-Neck Button-Down Loose Cardigan for $30 (originally $35) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Looking for something else? Explore more V-neck cardigans here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!
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Michael Bay Sues Women Who Allegedly Damaged His Home In Hit-and-Run
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Michael Bay is suing two women who he claims caused a bunch of damage to his Bel Air estate in a hit-and-run.
According to new legal docs obtained by TMZ, the famous director is suing Angelica Silver and Shayra LaFuente, who he claims were responsible for the 2016 Cadillac ATS crashing through his Bel Air property. We’re told Michael wasn’t home or even in the state at the time of the crash.
Bay says he thinks Shayra was driving under the influence at an excess and unsafe speed when the car drove over the curb in front of his property and caused a bunch of damage. Angelica is responsible for permitting Shayra to drive in her condition.
TMZ was first to report the crash when it happened in September 2024 … and we obtained photos of the alleged damage.
He alleges Shayra ripped through his yard and crashed the car into a public streetlight, knocking it down. Bay says the car’s bumper was ripped off but says she still fled the scene in the damaged car.
Bay claims LAPD used serial numbers from car debris to locate and identify Shayra.
In his suit, Bay claims the two women caused significant damage to his property … he says Shayra destroyed portions of his front gate fence, front gate camera system, irrigation pipes, landscaping, hedges, trees, vegetation, underwood, and front concrete curb … and he says the damage cost him over $93,000 to repair.
Bay is going after the women for the repair costs and other damages.
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How Britney Spears’ DUI Arrest Echoes Justin Timberlake’s DWI
Pop star Britney Spears is making headlines due to another traffic incident. According to arrest records from the Ventura Sheriff’s Office, the “Toxic” singer was placed under arrest on the night of March 4 and was released early in the morning on Thursday, March 5. She was arrested under suspicion of a DUI; however, it was listed as a “cite and release” with no probation.
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Britney Spears Creates Concern With Recent Arrest

On Wednesday, March 4, the “Lucky” singer was arrested and released the following morning under suspicion of a DUI. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 4.
In a brief statement, her rep told PEOPLE magazine that “This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable.” They went on to say:
“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
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Britney’s Sons Will Be Spending Time With Her

Her rep assured the public that her two sons would be there to support her. “Her boys are going to be spending time with her. Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue needed plan to set her up for success for well being.”
Britney shares sons Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19, with her ex-husband, Kevin Federline. In October 2025, Federline released a memoir called “You Thought You Knew,” which addressed his tumultuous marriage to the “Gimme More” singer.
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Britney Spears Fans Compare Her To Her Ex, Justin Timberlake

In the comments of the publication’s article, many fans expressed frustration that celebrities are seemingly held to a different standard than the rest of the public. “Notice some celebrities just get a slap on the wrist and a slight fine? No jail time. What makes them exempt and above the law?” one user asked.
Another referenced her ex, Justin Timberlake, and his Sag Harbor DWI arrest. “This makes me so mad! She and others like her for instance Justin Timberlake her ex have more than enough money to call an Uber to cart their drunk themselves around, but instead they choose to get behind the wheel of a car! How many times did she this before she got arrested?? Glad she didn’t hurt anyone!” another fan shared.
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One user replied to that comment, adding, “I don’t think it’s a case of they have enough money for an Uber. They are intoxicated and think they are ok to drive and do.”
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Justin Timberlake Sues To Stop DWI Arrest Video

As NBC News reported, Justin Timberlake has headed to court to prevent the release of the police body camera video after he was arrested in 2024 for driving while intoxicated. The “Cry Me A River” singer is arguing that the release of the video would constitute an invasion of his privacy. However, multiple news organizations have filed a public records request for the bodycam video.
In the documents, Timberlake’s attorneys argued, “The harm from public exposure—stigma, harassment, reputational injury, and the permanent loss of privacy—is immediate and irreparable.”
In a statement on Monday, Vincent Toomey, a lawyer for the Village of Sag Harbor, revealed that the police had planned to release at least some of the video with “certain” privacy redactions. “Mr. Timberlake sought a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the Village from doing so,” Toomey said.
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake dated for three years, from 1999 to 2002.
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Fans Call For An Intervention

The Princess of Pop was subject to a court-ordered conservatorship that lasted from 2008 to November 2021, when it was finally struck down by a judge. Although some applauded the decision, others are concerned that it might have ended prematurely.
“She needs an intervention, now, before it is too late. The deniers can no longer deny that she is out of control and needs help,” another fan wrote. “It doesn’t matter why she is so messed up; she can’t change the past, but hopefully can change the future for her.”
Another shared, “Maybe this is a blessing in disguise, and she’ll get the help she needs. My heart breaks for her.”
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‘Love Story’ Turns JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Happiest Episode Into a 2-Scene Gut Punch
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Episode 6
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If Love Story’s episode last week exposed the cracks in John F. Kennedy Jr. (Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette’s (Sarah Pidgeon) public image, it’s Thursday’s chapter, “The Wedding,” that forces them to walk straight through the noise. As Episode 6 opens with the Battery Park incident sparking news and tabloid headlines, Uncle Teddy (Donal Logue) and Caroline (Grace Gummer) are furious that John let his guard down. Meanwhile, his aunt Ethel (Jessica Harper) offers Carolyn a warning that feels both affectionate and ominous as she notes “these men will break your heart” and “make you want to scream.”
But all of it leaves the two unshaken as they decide to move forward with their wedding, even with the pressure of legacy and recent optics weighing down on their privacy. Yet, the hour is never staged as some glossy reenactment of a fairytale wedding. Instead, the episode directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Juli Weiner narrows its focus to mood and intimacy — from the easy, lived-in chemistry between Pigeon and Kelly to the fracture in Carolyn’s professional life as she steps away from Calvin Klein (Alessandro Nivola).
And yet, in an episode that enchants from the moment they head to Cumberland Island for their wedding to the recreation of that photo on the steps of the little, candle-lit chapel, the most striking moment arrives at dawn. After having fallen asleep on the beach and running into the ocean to skinny-dip, the aerial shot of them floating, small against the open water, plays romantic at first glance but also quietly devastating if you know what’s coming.
In an interview with Collider about the golden hour, Robespierre jokingly admits she felt “trepidation and fear” when she was asked to helm the wedding episode, but leaned into what she loves most. “I love love,” she says, explaining that she wanted to capture the ceremony “with as little dialogue as possible” and let it feel like “visual poetry.” In addition to breaking down the wedding everyone wanted an invitation to, she gets into that haunting Atlantic Ocean moment of them floating together, and what it means to end the happiest chapter of their story with a plane waiting on the runway.
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Robespierre leans into “magical, intimate” visual poetry to cut through the myth and find the private romance.
COLLIDER: This episode lives inside one of the most photographed, romanticized weddings of the 20th century. How did you approach directing something that audiences already “think” they know?
ROBESPIERRE: With trepidation and fear! [Laughs] No, just excitement! I was really excited when Brad Simpson, the exec on Love Story, called me and said, ‘We want you to direct the wedding episode.’ And I was like, ‘Let’s do this!’ I love love, [and] romance and trying to capture it with the camera, trying to capture it with as little dialogue as possible. But a director is only as good as the story in the script, and this script was handed to me, and it was brilliant. It was a really great television script. I really felt the emotion leap off the page, and I just had to do that justice.
I also grew up in the ‘90s. I was in high school in the ‘90s, [and] I remember being in New York because that’s where I was born and raised, so I remember a lot of these pictures being on the cover of People magazine that my mom was reading or The Post, as you were walking to high school, passing newsstands — much like the character on the show. I don’t believe that there are a ton of photos of the wedding. I feel like you see this church, and you see it’s illuminated by candles, and it was small. I think there’s only one or two pictures that I can recall of the reception where she’s wearing his blazer and laughing, and not much else.
A lot of people have wedding videos, royalty. I just remember really seeing more imagery of Lady Di and Prince Charles, and this was really trying to take those images that we didn’t have many of, and capture the essence. I didn’t realize how ragtag “low key” was, but it’s intimate; there were only a small amount of people there. The church was the size of a New York City apartment. It was on an island that was hard to get to. And then the Kennedy family had to get onto these flatbed trucks and be driven from their inn to this remote location where the church was because of the paparazzi and the Carolyn character, wanting the intimacy. So it was really trying to piece together some of these snapshots that we’ve seen. We had an amazing production designer who did so much research and had a thick binder.
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I think, also, there are so many things where you guys have so many fragmented pieces leading up to the moment, trying to figure out and fill in the gaps of what it would have looked like in the dynamic that they were in, especially after the whole Battery Park incident, too. There’s so much emphasis on guardrails — what the Kennedys show the public versus what’s happening internally. Were you directing this episode with the idea that image management is the third person in the relationship?
ROBESPIERRE: I think what we wanted to capture was something that felt magical, intimate; that felt like a wedding, but without all of the “I do’s” and just be very poetic, and to make it feel more like poetry, visual poetry, rather than trying to be exact and to show the emotion and the celebration of love. The ceremony is one aspect of it, and the night before is always a big part too. And I think that’s one of the romantic, the most romantic scenes for me to shoot was when they were waking up on the beach, and they decided to go skinny dipping. It’s almost like they’re christening their marriage, and it’s just the two of them and their bodies and the water and a beautiful song playing — the Nina Simone song that we chose for that scene, it’s sexy and sad and romantic and haunting and a little ghostly. And I think that’s what we were trying to do, and the writer really just gave us such beautiful language on the page.
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Robespierre says the skinny-dip shot is meant to feel “bittersweet” and haunting for a beat, but then it snaps back to the wedding’s joy with a subtle “levitate” moment.
I’m glad you brought it up because I had a question about that. That whole scene is beautifully done; they’re skinny-dipping, it’s cute. The aerial shot of them floating in the Atlantic, though — so haunting. I remember sitting with my sister watching that, and we knew what was coming. How deliberate was that visual parallel to their later fate? Because when we’re kind of pulling out, they’re so small in the center of this massive body of water, almost consuming them.
ROBESPIERRE: [Pauses] It’s really sad. It’s bittersweet. I think ultimately we wanted to show their closeness and how they’ll, it’s sort of how they’ll eternally live in that moment as an image, as a haunting image. And then you snap out of it, and you’re at their wedding, and she’s on the back of a Jeep and trying to keep her veil on, and you’re just brought to this very beautiful, alive reality. And when he first sees her, you know, his jaw drops, and it’s another moment. When I watched the dailies, I saw Paul [Anthony Kelly] do that. When you’re shooting, you often miss a lot of the nuances of performances because there are so many cameras going, and then, you sit in the edit, and you’re like, “Oh my God, the way he looked at her. I didn’t notice that day!” And I just gasped. And then again, with the reception, it was really so fun to try to take the words that Juli [Werner] had written — it says, “The golden couple levitates to the dance floor.” It was just beautifully worded language.
So the DP, Pepe [Avila del Pino], and I decided to actually make them levitate. It’s very subtle, and you can clearly see it because, obviously, we’re not making a sci-fi movie or Superman where, all of a sudden, Lois Lane gets [lifted]. But we dug a hole in the ground of this beautiful estate and put in a hydraulic levitation system, and it was rotating and spinning almost like a couple on a cake, and they were just so, ever so slightly higher than everyone above, like other friends and family, because that’s what a bride and a groom should feel like. That they’re flying, and it should feel like they’re on a different planet than everyone else.
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Robespierre says the romance clicks because the leads stay “grounded,” letting goofy, messy little moments (bagels, dorky dancing) make them feel real.
I have to go back now and watch that. I live for the little details in film and TV, so I need to see it. But that being said, Sarah and Paul are so natural and easy with each other, and that chemistry moves so beautifully onto the screen. You know, as a director coming in, how did you cultivate that sincerity so the relationship doesn’t really feel like a museum piece? I know the two of them are doing a lot of work, and they’re taking direction from you and the writing on the page, but it’s different because you’re also seeing them from the outside in, guiding them.
ROBESPIERRE: They are so grounded in their performance. Another scene that I think you can see their groundedness and their characters coming out is when they’re dancing to Common People. It’s the beginning of the episode, and showing a side of them where they’re not perfect. She’s eating a bagel and cream cheese, and gets it on her face a little bit, and puts on a CD and starts dancing, and she’s kind of doing goofy moves, you know? He’s staring at her, like fully in love with her, but also, when he gets up and dances, he’s a little dorky and I think it’s just so relatable and that was one of the most fun days on set we had, because we’re just making this up as we go, and we’re talking about it and coming up with ideas, and they had such chemistry, yes, but also they had a groundedness to their performance.
They locked in, especially by Episode 6. It was just a joy. Everyone, all the collaborators, everyone came together, and all I had to do was really make sure I pointed the camera to show everyone’s work because the hair was perfect, the wardrobe was perfect, the production design — everything was there, all the elements were there, and everyone was operating at the highest level of their game. I just couldn’t screw it up; I had to capture everything.
Robespierre on Ending the Happiest Chapter With a Warning Sign
Robespierre says she shot the wedding up close to keep it intimate, then ends on a “cruel reality” warning with that tiny plane.
In terms of capturing everything, there’s this recurring question of whether John belongs to Carolyn or to America. Was that tension something you leaned into visually or tonally when directing? There’s a clear language in how you set up scenes of long versus medium shots in group settings, and then these tight close-ups, sometimes with the pair.
ROBESPIERRE: Yes, for sure. All of the shots of them together during the wedding, in the car heading to the tarmac [at the end], we shot very close up. We shot with a wider lens, and so we were able to really see more of the world, but also get closer to them. The scene in another episode, Episode 4 [“I Love You”], where they’re in bed together, and that natural sunlight is streaming on them. It’s their first night, their first sleepover that we see on screen, handheld, very close, very intimate. And when the camera is that close to you, you can’t help but sort of change your style of acting. And it felt a little looser than the traditional frames that happen before they fall in love.
I know we’ve got to wrap up in a minute, but I’m wondering about how this episode ends with the two of them boarding that plane, and he’s going to log some hours. Placing that image there in their happiest chapter, it does feel intentional, especially because we’re coming to an end. What were you trying to say by bracketing the wedding with that visual echo? Because I do feel like — it’s such a beautiful series, but we know that the ending is going to be absolutely tragic.
ROBESPIERRE: I think driving up to the plane, they’re just so in love, and they’re smitten, and they’re looking at each other, and they can’t keep their hands off each other. They did it — they pulled it off. No press, no paparazzi. It was the most magical night. And then I think the cruel reality of seeing that tiny little plane and ending on the character of Carolyn looking at it and feeling a little bit scared. Just a little bit, but wanting to also support her husband.
Love Story airs Thursday nights at 9 p.m. EST on FX and streams the next day on Hulu.
- Release Date
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February 12, 2026
- Directors
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Max Winkler, Anthony Hemingway, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Gillian Robespierre, Jesse Peretz
- Writers
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Connor Hines, D.V. DeVincentis, Juli Weiner, Kim Rosenstock
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Britney Spears Open to Treatment Plan as Team Weighs Options
Britney Spears
Open to Treatment Plan After DUI Arrest, Source Says
Published
Britney Spears‘ team is hoping the judge mandates treatment for the pop star over jail time following her Wednesday DUI arrest … and Britney isn’t fighting them on that, TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ … Britney is willing to comply with a treatment and support plan.
We’re told her team is in the early stages of developing a plan and they’re exploring multiple options, including mental health services, detox, and dual-diagnosis programs.
It’s unclear whether she would do inpatient or outpatient treatment, and it’s also unclear whether she would enter treatment before her May 4 court date.
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We broke the story … Britney was pulled over by California Highway Patrol officers around 9:30 PM Wednesday in Westlake Village, CA, not far from her home. She was later taken to a hospital — not for any injuries, because we’re told she didn’t sustain any — but to draw her blood to determine her blood alcohol content.
According to CHP, she was arrested for “driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol.”
Sources familiar with the investigation told us an unknown substance was found in Britney’s car, which was sent to be tested.
Britney’s manager, Cade Hudson, previously told TMZ … “This was an unfortunate and inexcusable incident. Britney will take the right steps, comply with the law, and we hope this marks the start of long-overdue change in her life. She needs help and support during this difficult time. Her boys will be spending time with her, and her loved ones are putting a plan in place to set her up for success and well-being.”
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Chris Brown Fuels Tour Speculation, Teasing Message About May
The internet is on Chris Brown heavy, wondering what he might be cooking up thanks to a quick message that he dropped on social media. Breezy didn’t say much — he just teased a month, and now fans are stacking their coins and patiently waiting on what’s coming.
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Chris Brown’s May Tease Has Fans On HIGH Alert
Breezy has fans thinking he might be hitting the road again after dropping a quick message on his Instagram Story. The singer didn’t say much; he just popped out with, “ALL IMA SAY IS MAY.” Once fans peeped that, plenty of them said “Bet!” and started thinking he might be teasing a tour. To this day, folks are still talking about how he took over summer 2025 with his ‘Breezy Bowl XX’ tour, so now they’re wondering if round two is on the way. Either way, whatever CB has up his sleeve, fans are seated, ready, and down for it.
Breezy Dropped A Hint & Now Fans Are Stacking Their Coins
After The Shade Room reposted CB’s message, the comment section went crazy! Plenty of fans doubled down, saying a tour has to be coming, while others said they are ready for whatever he has planned.
Instagram user @gxldenchellz wrote, “We readyyyyyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 team breezy we OUTSIDEEEEEEE.”
Instagram user @heavyondahustla_ wrote, “Okay so $1500 aside for May.”
While Instagram user @jordanw.thejuice wrote, “I hope it’s a tour…Who y’all think he bringing this time? It HAS to be someone BIG!!!!”
Then Instagram user @ajt_blackbarbie wrote, “We READYYYYY ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Another Instagram user @yeezy.___ wrote, “That mean when may come you have two months to learn the album cause July/August we’ll be concerting 😭🥹 my kind of carrying on.”
Instagram user @alanichamere wrote, “And I will be in Ticketmaster an hour before tickets release 😂👏”
While another Instagram user @ohb_blackpyramid wrote, “Ready to be outside lmao 🔥🔥🔥”
Then another Instagram user @dougie_dooz wrote, “All I know is that breezy bowl last year was 🔥🔥”
Finally, Instagram user @niqueee_renee wrote, “CONCERT me pls baby 😭”
Could Breezy Be Cooking Up A Tour AND An Album?
May might be two months away, but it’s already looking stacked. For one, Chris’s birthday is on May 5th. Two, he already teased that he’s gearing up to take over the summer again. In February, he told fans to be patient with him but promised that he’s going to be “stepping on s**t all summer.” On top of that, he mentioned that he’s working on a new album titled ‘BROWN.’
“BROWN ALBUM COMING SOON, and make sure Y’all save ya money. Summer time is next level. I’m dropping videos and songs. #R&BSUMMERSURPRISE” Chris wrote in a message on Instagram.
So is he doubling up with an album AND a tour? There’s no word for sure, but right now it’s definitely looking like Breezy’s about to be running the summer again.
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6 People Arrested in $2.8M ‘Gold Bar’ Scam Targeting Elderly
Six people have been arrested in connection to a $2.8 million “gold bar” scam in Texas that targeted at least six elderly victims.
The Friendswood Police Department said in a social media statement that the investigation into the scam was launched in December 2025 after an 81-year-old resident was persuaded to convert $766,000 into 177 one-ounce Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coins.
A scammer posed as a federal employee and told the victim their financial accounts had been compromised, according to police. The scammer then instructed the victim to purchase gold in order to “protect” their assets.
As investigators looked into the case, they later found that a similar scheme had targeted a 76-year-old resident in September 2025. At the time, the victim lost $134,000.
Two initial suspects were identified early on in the investigation, and police determined that one suspect had driven to the victim’s home to collect the gold.
Smitaben Thakor was first arrested on December 29, 2025, on a theft from an elderly person charge. Two days later, Samirali Ghabrani was arrested on December 31, 2025, and was charged with theft of property valued at $300,000 or more.
Authorities said that Ghabrani, 48, is also being held on an immigration detainer at the Galveston County Jail, according to the statement.
Following the first two arrests, the investigation into the case expanded and detectives executed search warrants at a home in Richmond and at a restaurant in Houston.
While searching the Richmond home, officers recovered 157 of the 177 gold coins that were stolen from the 81-year-old victim. Authorities also seized evidence that they believe is tied to a broader fraud operation.
Mudassir Iqbal Lakhani and Iqbal Ibrahim Lakhani were both arrested at the Richmond residence and charged with theft of property valued at $300,000 or more, according to police. Both Mudassir, 35, and Iqbal, 60, have a bond set at $5 million.
On January 9, investigators executed a search warrant at a jewelry business in Sharpstown. They later seized additional evidence connected to the scam.
Police managed to recover the remaining stolen gold on February 2 at a residence in Missouri City.
One month later, officers executed another search warrant at a home in Kingwood on Wednesday, March 4.
Zohaib Muhammad was then arrested on a charge of theft of property valued at $300,000 or more and engaging in organized criminal activity, according to police. Samir Ali was also arrested during a traffic stop near his home on a similar charge to Muhammad, 39. Both Muhammad and Ali, who is 36, have had their bonds set at $5 million.
Amid the investigation, police have identified four additional victims who collectively lost about $1.9 million as a result of the scam. Police also said that a broader investigation remains ongoing, which they believe involves connections outside of the United States.
“The Friendswood Police Department’s quick and precise actions in this case reflect our unwavering dedication to protecting our community, especially our elderly residents who are often targeted by criminals,” Police Chief Josh Rogers said in a statement, adding that local prosecutors and the FBI were crucial amid the investigation.
All six suspects are currently in custody. It’s not currently clear if any of them have entered pleas or retained legal representation in light of their arrests.
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Did Buck hook up with Dixie?! Plus, “9-1-1”'s Oliver Stark and Ryan Guzman tease Buddie's road trip 'thriller'
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After that “9-1-1: Nashville” crossover, Buck and Eddie will head back to Los Angeles — and encounter some drama along the way.
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Wife Turns Head At Rick Owens After Baby #3
Paris Fashion Week turned into a parents’ night out for NBA YoungBoy and Jazlyn Mychelle. Video footage showed the husband and wife posing for a photo at the Rick Owens Autumn/Winter show, rocking coordinated outfits, and fans are all the way here for their energy.
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NBA YoungBoy & Jazlyn Mychelle Steal The Spotlight At Paris Fashion Week
Jazlyn Mychelle and NBA YoungBoy had all eyes on them at the Rick Owens fashion show. Rocking matching black fits, the couple pulled up, cheesing. This marked their first pop-out together since welcoming their third child together in February. Jazlyn was rocking a long-sleeved jacket over a black dress, while YB brought full rockstar vibes in a leather jacket, leather pants, and platform boots. He added gloves, a massive blinged-out chain, and black shades. Fans loved seeing the parents together, but all eyes stayed on Jazlyn, with many social media users dubbing her YB’s “Unproblematic Queen.”
Social Media Can’t Stop Talking About Jazlyn Mychelle
As we said, the internet couldn’t take its eyes off Jazlyn. Once TSR dropped videos of her and YB at the Rick Owens show, all the attention went to Jazlyn in the comment section. Fans loved seeing her out and about after baby number three.
Instagram user @binmastaa wrote, “She so pretty 😍”
Instagram user @nsama_natasha wrote, “Jaz looks great. Especially since she just had a baby ❤️”
While Instagram user @lea_lush wrote, “Awww she looks so TINY & ADORABLE standing next to him 😍! She def has a LIGHt & HAPPY AURA about herself 🥰🥰🤗🫶🏽🖤”
Then, Instagram user @uniques0badd wrote, “His wife is beautiful 😍”
Instagram user @thereall.lakey wrote, “Jazz already outside after birth 😭she said Ian missing popping out with my man.”
Another Instagram user @thediary.ofslim wrote, “With his unproblematic Queen! ❤️”
Instagram user @ravensydney wrote, “She just be happy to be there 🙌”
Instagram user @theofficialqua_ wrote, “We love u Jaz🖤”
Finally, Instagram user @lailavslala wrote, “Jaz very unproblematic 😍”
Jazlyn Gives Birth & The Vibes Keep Getting Icy
Jazlyn’s pop out with NBA YoungBoy comes just a few weeks after they welcomed their third child. YB shared a delivery room video on his Instagram Stories telling fans, “My gangsta had her baby.” Their new addition is NBA’s 13th child, according to TMZ, with the rapper reportedly having 12 other kids with different women.
Beyond family life, fans love getting peeks into YB and Jazlyn’s marriage. Recently, the couple flexed their icy jewels, and fans couldn’t stop talking about how Jazlyn’s ice keeps getting bigger — peep the clip below!
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