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Jessica Chastain’s ‘The Savant’ Gets 2027 Release
Jessica Chastain’s delayed Apple TV+ series “The Savant” has finally emerged from the streamer’s limbo, roughly a year after Apple put its release on hold.
The series was set to debut in September 2025, but Apple postponed it after what the company called “careful consideration.” The decision followed the Sept. 10 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
It is now expected to air in spring 2027, giving the thriller a path to the screen after months of uncertainty.
‘The Savant’ Finally Lands A 2027 Release Window
Roughly a year after Apple TV+ shelved its premiere, “The Savant” has finally received a new release window.
The thriller was originally scheduled to premiere on Sept. 26, 2025, but Apple pulled it from its lineup on Sept. 23, just three days before its debut.
“After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone The Savant,” a spokesperson for the streamer said at the time, per Deadline. “We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.”
However, reports suggested that the series’ focus on online hate groups and domestic extremism was considered politically sensitive following Kirk’s assassination.
According to Deadline, the release has now been rescheduled for spring 2027, although an exact date remains unannounced. The timing could put it in contention for the 2027 Emmys.
Jessica Chastain Pushes Back: ‘We’re Not Aligned’
Chastain pushed back on Apple’s decision to postpone the crime thriller. In a statement shared on social media at the time, the actress praised her working relationship with the streamer but said they were “not aligned” on the decision.
“I want to say how much I value my partnership with Apple. They’ve been incredible collaborators, and I deeply respect their team,” she said. “That said, I wanted to reach out and let you know that we’re not aligned on the decision to pause the release of The Savant.”
She argued that the upheaval surrounding Kirk’s killing made it more important to confront the series’ subject matter.
The “Interstellar” actress pointed to several acts of political and mass violence in the United States, saying the series had become especially relevant.
“I’ve never shied away from difficult subjects, and while I wish this show wasn’t so relevant, unfortunately it is,” she added. “The Savant is about the heroes who work every day to stop violence before it happens, and honoring their courage feels more urgent than ever.”
‘The Savant’ Takes Chastain Inside Online Hate Groups
Created by Melissa James Gibson, “The Savant” follows highly trained undercover investigator Jodi Goodwin, played by Chastain. She infiltrates online hate groups to identify people who could move from extremist rhetoric to real-world violence.
Her work involves tracking these communities to stop domestic extremists before they act. Away from the operation, Jodi balances her secret work with life as a mother and wife to Charlie Goodwin, played by Nnamdi Asomugha.
The cast also includes Cole Doman, Jordana Spiro, Trinity Lee Shirley, Toussaint Francois Battiste, and guest star Pablo Schreiber. James Badge Dale appears in a major recurring role.
The Real Investigator Who Inspired ‘The Savant’
“The Savant” drew inspiration from a 2019 Cosmopolitan feature by journalist Andrea Stanley titled “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It Happens?”
The article profiled an anonymous investigator who infiltrated online extremist communities and worked with law enforcement to identify potential threats.
Apple later confirmed that Stanley served as a consultant on the series. The project reached Chastain after her production partner, Kelly Carmichael, brought her Stanley’s article.
Jessica Chastain Turns to Horror and a Netflix Drama
Chastain’s other upcoming projects include the horror film “Other Mommy,” directed by Rob Savage and based on Josh Malerman’s novel “Incidents Around the House.”
The story centers on a young girl named Bela who develops a relationship with a sinister figure in her home that closely resembles her mother. Chastain plays Bela’s mother and the sinister figure known as Other Mommy. The film is scheduled for release in early October.
The actress also joined Netflix’s upcoming drama “The Retrievals,” alongside Emilia Jones and Amy Ryan.
She plays Kaitlyn Langford, who has endured several failed fertility treatments, per Variety.
“When she learns she’s also a victim of criminal drug diversion at the Yale Fertility Center, she faces a devastating personal reckoning and becomes a key plaintiff in this historic lawsuit against Yale,” Netflix wrote about the plot.
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Big Machine Rock packed the Viper Room on Monday night with young bands, overflow crowds and a clear mission: bring rock back to the Sunset Strip. The label, known as BMR, showcased Ryan Perdz, 12 Gauge Trixie and Sludgemother at the storied West Hollywood club, speaking with Hollywood Fix before the show about their music and the label’s plans.
Big Machine Rock Sets Its Sights On The Sunset Strip
The event placed three rising acts inside one of Los Angeles’ most recognizable rock venues while giving each artist an opportunity to introduce a different sound, style, and stage presence to the crowd.
“From the BMR label and the Gebbia’s perspective, this is about more than putting on a great night of live rock music. There’s a real commitment to helping bring rock back to the forefront while showcasing rising star artists we genuinely believe in and giving them a platform to grow, perform, and build their careers,” David Gebbia told the Blast.
“These showcases are really just one part of the work the label is doing with each artist we sign. There’s an entire team and ecosystem behind them, from creative direction and content to styling, production, marketing, and live opportunities, all working together to develop these artists and help them reach the next level.”
The Label Has Bigger Plans For Sunset Boulevard
He added that the strip itself is part of the plan. “Sunset needs to be really revitalized,” he said. The label has taken space in two buildings on Sunset Boulevard, including a penthouse. “We’re gonna do some live events out there. We got some big plans,” he said.
Demand ran high after a well-received show at the Whisky a Go Go a month or two earlier. “Everybody’s been blowing up my phone to come,” he said. “And we’re happy to accommodate them, but people might be waiting in line.”
Asked about a street party, he didn’t hesitate. “We’re completely down for it,” he said.
The combination of packed club shows, new spaces, and potential outdoor events points to an effort that extends beyond a single showcase. For BMR, the goal appears to be building a larger presence along the historic boulevard while creating recurring opportunities for its developing artists.
Destiny Gebbia Calls Viper Room Showcase A ‘Dream Come True’
Destiny Gebbia, the label’s creative director, grew up in Los Angeles and called the night personal. “It’s been like a dream come true to finally see the Viper Room as an adult now,” she said.
Stylist Julia, who worked with 12 Gauge Trixie on a photo shoot the day before, said about 250 people were expected in the small room. “All the artists here are so insanely like talented and they perform so good,” she said. As for the label’s future, she said, “Hopefully signing more talented artists and more shows.”
Ryan Perdz Brings A Taste Of The 1990s
Ryan Perdz, making his Viper Room debut, promised volume and a nod to the 1990s. “It’s going to be loud. Going to do a Nirvana cover, too,” he said. He picked “Territorial Pissings” and played a Kurt Cobain model Fender Jaguar for the set.
He shrugged off any nerves. “Not really nervous or anything. I mean, we play at the Whisky,” he said. “I’m not buying super expensive guitars, but I have Fender Strats. I like Fender. I’m a Fender guy.”
Perdz will head out on an acoustic tour in about a month. “Acoustic tour. So, be there,” he said. “My band will be with me.”
The upcoming tour will give Perdz a chance to present his music in a more stripped-down setting after bringing a loud, Nirvana-inspired performance to the Viper Room stage.
12 Gauge Trixie Celebrates A New Single And Legendary Stage
12 Gauge Trixie, also playing the club for the first time, came promoting its new single “Across the Jetty.” The band’s singer was quick to praise the bill. “I can’t wait to play with Sludgemother. Oh my god, they’re so good. I love them,” she said. “It’s a tiny room. There’s a lot of legends that have played there. I’m like stoked to be able to stand on the same stage.”
She described the set simply: “Honestly, just straight rocking out.”
Her stage look drew on a classic. “The stylist said that she was like going for a little Stevie Nicks kind of vibe,” she said. She also thanked the label. “Thank you so much, BMR, for all this opportunity,” she said.
The band’s guitarist credited Michael Jackson’s longtime guitarist Jennifer Batten. “She’s the one that inspired me to play,” she said.
On Perdz’s Nirvana cover, one member said, “Nirvana’s legendary. He’s got the voice for it. He’s got the band for it. So, they’re going to kill it.”
The group insisted it gets along. “We’re all best friends,” one said. Another added, “Unless we’re on the road, sometimes we can like get agitated with each other.” The band’s excitement about sharing the bill reflected the collaborative atmosphere surrounding the showcase, even as each act arrived with its own influences and identity.
Sludgemother Debuts Brand-New Material
Sludgemother used the night to debut unreleased material. “We just finished recording last week,” a member said. “We are playing through the songs for the first time ever tonight.”
One guitarist, a veteran of the room, called the Viper his last stop. “I’ve played a bunch of different bands, but this is like my final resting place,” he said. “We will be buried here.”
Asked what to expect, the band answered in turns: “Loud, angry,” “intense,” “crazy.”
For newcomers, one member pointed to the song “Pig.” “I personally feel like Pig because it’s grungy,” he said.
By using the showcase to test newly recorded songs in front of a live audience, Sludgemother helped close the night with another sign of what BMR wants to build on the Sunset Strip: new music, emerging talent and unapologetically loud performances.
Tyler Cameron‘s Off Campus-inspired routine on Dancing With the Stars couldn’t have been possible without his fiancée, Tate Madden.
“Tate was the one who’s like, ‘More hips, hotter face.’ Like, she’s the one coaching it up,” Cameron, 33, quipped while speaking to Us exclusively after his Viral Hits Night performance on Tuesday, September 22. “[She would say], ‘You’re not touching yourself enough.’ I was like, ‘You got to feel your body.’”
Sharna Burgess recalled more of Madden’s feedback, saying, “She was like, ‘You got to get more into it.’ I love her so much. She has the best notes.”
For their salsa on Tuesday night, Cameron and Burgess, 41, chose the song “Girls” by The Kid Laroi, which was famously used in a steamy Off Campus scene featuring Belmont Cameli.
Tyler Cameron may not have been the recipient of former Bachelorette Hannah Brown’s final rose, but he found his own happily ever after with girlfriend Tate Madden. Two months after confirming their relationship in September 2024, Cameron and Madden revealed that they had been together for nearly a year already. “So Tyler and I actually […]
“I am [a fan of the show],” Burgess told Us about pulling inspiration from Cameli’s viral dance moves. “I’ve only watched it once, but I’m a big fan.”
According to Cameron, however, Madden, 32, has seen the Prime Video series “about three times” since its release earlier this year.
“I’m gonna need Belmont to give me some critiques,” he joked. “I want to hear how Belmont thinks we did.”
While Cameron and Burgess were proud of how the performance went, the judges ultimately gave them 16 out of 30 points.
“Look, I’ve been on both sides of that table. I judge in Australia. I get it. They’re looking for specific things,” Burgess told Us. “They’re being tough this season, as they should. I decided to take a risk this week so we could light the internet on fire and remind people who this guy is. I think we did our job.”
Dancing With the Stars fans can get even more excited, because ABC just revealed the complete lineup of themes for season 35 following its two-night premiere. Season 34 alum Andy Richter announced the full list on Friday, September 18, while hosting the “Official DWTS Podcast.” Just days earlier, the competition kicked off with the male and […]
Burgess is planning a different strategy for Yacht Rock Week, saying, “My job is to deliver for the judges. I want to show them content. I want to show them technique and what he’s capable of in that sense. So I’m glad we had that chance.”
Cameron, who announced his engagement to Madden in August after two years of dating, was thrilled with Burgess’ approach to their sexy performance.
“The girls gave Sharna an assignment and Sharna delivered,” he said, as Burgess joked, “The girls and the gays online were like, ‘Sharna, you have one job.’ And I was like, ‘I got you.’ I’m a girl’s girl. I’m always gonna come through.”
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
Travis Kelce has seen the memes after wife Taylor Swift‘s touchdown celebration at his latest NFL game went viral.
Swift, 36, was spotted at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 20, to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the Indianapolis Colts. When Kelce, 36, scored a touchdown in the first quarter, the pop star was caught pointing to her wedding ring and saying, “That’s my husband!”
While recapping the Chiefs’ overtime victory on the Wednesday, September 23, episode of their “New Heights” podcast, Jason Kelce told his brother social media was “running wild” with jokes about the celebration. The pair proceeded to read a few of their favorite posts inspired by Swift.
“‘Me when my husband actually finds all the right stuff at the grocery store without calling me,’” Travis said with a laugh, adding, “The internet’s having a good old time with this s***.”
Taylor Swift has loved being the girl in the bleachers amid her relationship with her husband, Travis Kelce. Swift made her first appearance at a Kansas City Chiefs game in September 2023, watching them defeat the Chicago Bears from the Kelce family’s private suite. After cheering alongside the tight end’s mom, Donna Kelce, she and […]
Many of the memes drew a chuckle out of the tight end — one fan teased, “My neurosurgeon breadwinner wife watching me shotgun my 11th beer of the night” — but Swift’s reaction itself was no laughing matter for Travis.
“Listen, man. Proud wife, baby,” he said. “Gotta make my girl proud.”
Swift has been a fixture at Travis’ games since the pair were first linked in 2023. She flew from Japan to Las Vegas to watch the Chiefs win the 2024 Super Bowl against the San Francisco 49ers, and she spent Christmas Day at Arrowhead Stadium for Travis’ final game of the 2025-2026 season last winter.
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Patrick Smith/Getty Images
The Chiefs are now 2-0 to start the 2026-2027 season, with Swift cheering on her husband at both games.
Travis proposed to the Grammy winner in August 2025 after two years of dating. The couple exchanged vows this summer in a star-studded ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“At this point, we’re what, over a month out? It’s been so much fun,” Travis said on the September 2 episode of his podcast. “First of all, the night was a night we’ll never forget. Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up, you know, from the vows to just seeing everyone to how much fun we had throughout the entire evening, and hearing that kind of be relayed through everybody’s stories of the night.”
Travis called the celebration “magical,” adding, “I wish it could’ve lasted even longer than it did, it felt like it just happened in the blink of an eye.”
NBC‘s The Office showed us that every workplace, no matter how mundane, is zany and full of heart on the inside. That concept clearly resonated with audiences, and it has been expanded on in other TV workplace comedies over the last two decades. Looking back now, it’s clear that HBO‘s Veep took this idea to its greatest extreme, with high stakes for the United States and for the world in its most absurd storylines. Veep aired seven seasons with 65 episodes from 2012 to 2019, and nothing has lived up to it since. The series earned several prestigious awards and critical acclaim, and it’s time for it to get the same praise as The Office.
Of course, The Office had a few advantages if we’re pitting these two shows against each other. The Office aired on network TV, and access to HBO was not as ubiquitous throughout the 2010s as it is now. If both shows aired today, the tables might be turned — the widespread adoption of streaming has made it easier to access the HBO catalog, while the standard network sitcom format has been struggling. Instead, the timing was just right for The Office to go from being one of NBC’s heavy-hitter to the most beloved streaming binge-watch of the 2020s. For those that claim The Office as their comfort show, Veep might be the perfect thing to add to the rotation.
‘Veep’ Built on the Workplace Comedy Format
Veep stars Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Selina Meyer, who is Vice President of the United States when the series begins. It’s a workplace comedy about her personal staff, including her Chief of Staff Amy Brookheimer (Anna Chlumsky), her personal aide Gary Walsh (Tony Hale), her deputy director of communications Dan Egan (Reid Scott), her White House liaison Jonah Ryan (Timothy Simons), her director of communications Mike McLintock (Matt Walsh), and her secretary Sue Wilson (Sufe Bradshaw). The show blends political intrigue seamlessly into the workplace comedy format, which was having a heyday at the time the show was picked up.
The Office is the prime example of workplace comedy in this century, but it spawned a lot of copycats. Many of the writers and producers behind The Office had a hand in other NBC hits like Parks & Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and later Superstore, among others. Veep was one of the most successful shows to build on this format on a different network, making it feel more distinct with its own message to convey. HBO’s premium production value certainly helped as well, even if the shorter season format was a bit of a hindrance.
Just as Steve Carrell‘s performance as Michael Scott defined The Office, Louis-Dreyfus’ portrayal of Selina Meyer was the lynchpin of Veep. Being an elected political figure is very different from an office manager, but she still managed to bring some of the same chaotic energy to the role. At the same time, she humanized Selina and made her easy to root for. Perhaps most importantly, she created a clear, visible example of a woman succeeding in modern politics. It may be fictional, but that kind of representation can help bring stories to life years later. When a woman does make it to the White House in real life, she will undoubtedly owe some thanks to Louis-Dreyfus, Selina Meyer, and Veep.
‘Veep’ Has all the Praise Without the Binge-Watch Label
There’s no arguing that Veep was a success in its time. The series won 17 Emmy Awards, with Louis-Dreyfus winning a record-breaking six Emmys for herself. The show was a critical darling and has remained so since it ended, landing on many prominent lists of the greatest sitcoms — or even simply greatest TV shows — of all time. Veep maintained relatively strong ratings by today’s standards as well, with its viewership dipping the most around Season 6. However, it was successful enough for home media releases of all seven seasons, and it still has a modest fandom active online today.
Veep is certainly not hurting for attention, but it should be discussed on the same level as The Office and others like it. The rapid advancement of streaming has leveled the playing field quite a bit when it comes to Veep‘s shorter seasons and accessibility. In fact, compared to many great shows of the 2020s, Veep has a huge catalog at 65 episodes. It may never be the “comfort show” that people binge and re-watch in the same way they do The Office, but it deserves to be. Hopefully in the years to come, more people will make Veep a part of their regular TV diet, and Selina Meyer will be immortalized alongside Michael Scott, Leslie Knope, and Liz Lemon. Veep is streaming now on HBO Max, and is available on DVD and Blu-ray.
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‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 Officially Lets One Star Go Completely Off-Script [Exclusive]
HBO has had a wildly successful year so far in 2026, with shows like The Pitt and DTF St. Louis doing well at the Emmys. HBO has also invested heavily in the fantasy genre with Game of Thrones spin-offs like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and House of the Dragon, both of which are set to return in the next two years with new seasons. The platform has become a staple in the last 25 years for being the go-to home of prestige television, which is arguably what it’s best known for. When it comes to shows with a high production value, one of the first to come to mind is The White Lotus, which is written and directed solely by Mike White.
Mike White is hard at work shooting the fourth season of The White Lotus right now, which will be the first in series history to be set in France. Cast members include Chloe Bennet, Sandra Bernhard, Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Laura Dern, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Max Greenfield, Ben Kingsley, Alexander Ludwig, Chris Messina, and even Heather Graham. Collider’s Perri Nemiroff had the chance to chat with The White Lotus newcomer Heather Graham at Fantastic Fest to promote her new movie, What Happened to Doris, and she asked if there was anything during her experience filming Season 4 that has allowed her to flex her acting muscles. Graham told Collider:
“Well, Mike [White] one day was like, ‘We’ll just make up some stuff.’ And he let me just improv a monologue for, like, 10 minutes in this one scene, and I was like ‘Thank you, Mike.’ I don’t know if it’ll end up in [the final cut], but it was really fun.”
‘The White Lotus’ Star Heather Graham Reveals Season 4’s Standout
The White Lotus is an anthology series, and while each season of the show is set in the same world and usually features one, maybe two characters from a past season, it’s a largely new cast bringing a new story to life in a new location. There’s a world where this could make it tough for fans to connect with new characters every season, but Mike White does a stellar job not only writing compelling characters across the board, but finding the perfect actors to bring them to life on-screen.
Nemiroff also asked Heather Graham if there was anything she’s seen so far while filming The White Lotus Season 4 that’s impressed her in particular about any of her co-stars, and while she admits that she hasn’t had a chance to see the performances in the final product, one star did come to mind: “Well, I haven’t really seen everyone’s performances, but I have really come to adore Chris Messina from working on it. He’s a lovely human, and he’s got a really interesting character that he’s playing. He’s a sweetheart, and he’s playing a really interesting character.”
Check out the first three seasons of The White Lotus on HBO Max and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 4, as well as Graham’s new movie What Happened to Doris.
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Remy Ma reacted after a content creator went IN on Claressa Shields, saying she “wants peace after causing chaos.”
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Content Creator Goes IN On Claressa Shields, Saying She “Wants Peace After Causing Chaos”
On Tuesday, September 22, content creator Angelique Edmonds took to Instagram to share a clip with the on-screen caption, “Claressa wants peace after causing chaos.” Furthermore, in the clip, Edmonds noted that Claressa Shields recently took to a livestream to explain that she’s doing a 90-day negativity cleanse. Edmonds shared her thoughts, explaining that she’s tired of certain women “starting bulls**t” and causing “a bunch of chaos.”
“And then when s**t starts to really hit the fan, either when they get exposed, or they get caught… all of a sudden, they want peace,” she said. “They didn’t want peace when they were starting the bulls**t. They didn’t want peace when they were sliding in your messages, acting like they were your friend — Claressa. But when s**t hits the fan, all of a sudden, ‘I need peace.’”
Watch her full video below. To note, it contains explicit language.
Remy Ma Reacts As Social Media Weighs In On Content Creator Saying Claressa Shields “Wants Peace After Causing Chaos”
Furthermore, Remy Ma entered the content creator’s comment section, writing, “Yeah AFTER 9/25/26 I want peace too😂”
Swipe to see her comment below. Additionally, swipe to watch Claressa Shields’ livestream, where she discussed her 90-day negativity cleanse.
Subsequently, social media users weighed in on Remy’s reaction and the content creator’s thoughts in @livebitez’s comment section.
Instagram user @ksweetii wrote, “All she had to do was not constantly speak on those ppl marriage or respond to interview questions about it. It LITERALLY HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH HER. But she feels that because she’s dating the man she has all rights to and that’s where things got weird at. SHE TALKS TOO FKN MUCH.😂”
While Instagram user @qutietv.com_ added, “Her cornbread is not cooked all the way in the middle. 😂😂😂 Go to bed, holiday heart”
Additionally, Instagram user @yea_thats_sha wrote, “I swear Remy don’t even have to say or comment anything.. We see it Rem”
While Instagram user @jasminyoubad added, “😂😂😂 When the problem asks what’s the problem 😂😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @_lynnb wrote, “90 day cleanse… good! That means we shouldn’t hear nothing from her when Why I Get Married come out. This is between Papoose & Remy💁🏾♀️”
While Instagram user @micajay_ added, “To log in on social media to tell people to leave her alone is crazy😂😂😂😂 just don’t log in🤦🏽♀️”
Additionally, Instagram user @petesethehairbeast wrote, “Why not a forever negativity cleanse 😂”
More On Recent Events With Remy Ma & Claressa Shields As Boxer Details Social Media Earnings
Remy Ma’s latest comment appeared to reference her upcoming single, ‘Why I Get Married,’ releasing on September 25. As The Shade Room previously reported, the rapper teased the single earlier this month.
Around that same time, Remy shared years-old screenshots, apparently showing Claressa Shields attempting to befriend her. This, before she discovered the boxer was involved in a relationship with her then-husband, Papoose.
I be LAUGHING when I hear you LIE like u wasn’t meat surfing me for YEARS
– I’ll address that in detail eventually too
But in case u forgot here’s YOU in MY DMs from Jan 2020-2024 WEIRDO! Tried to help ya fugly self. Now u hate me😂😭 pic.twitter.com/svOfuWUSSu— Remy Ma (@RealRemyMa) September 11, 2026
As for Shields, aside from her negativity cleanse, she’s opened up about how much she’s earning on social media — apparently amid all the drama and revelations.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Ooooweeee! Chris Brown shared a message with fans on his Instagram Stories about hating the music industry. Not only that, but he also mentioned not liking celebrities, and his comments have folks wondering which famous faces Brown is referring to.
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Chris Brown Shares Provocative Post About The Music Industry
The R&B Tour with Chris Brown and Usher has been making headlines for months, mostly because of the risqué fan interactions on stage. The show is so popular that the tour was recently extended, and fans were ecstatic.
However, Brown has folks talkin’ after he shared a cryptic post on his Instagram Stories about hating the music industry on Tuesday, September 22. Furthermore, the artist’s profanity-ridden rant noted that he didn’t want to “participate in this circus.”
“I’m not your friend. I’m not your buddy,” he wrote. “I don’t like majority of you I don’t want your approval I don’t want your fake love I hate the music industry. I don’t wanna participate in this circus. If it doesn’t benefit my children I don’t need it.”
Brown didn’t stop there, and he went on to state that he would “BE THE VILLAIN.”
“You will no longer be able to be around me F*CK BEING HUMBLE,” he continued. “F*ck your agenda. F*ck your narrative. F*ck how you feel. I DONT LIKE NONE OF YOU CELEBRITIES. I AM THE BEST HANDS. DOWN. IM THE KING. IM ON THAT TYPE OF TIMING. NOT A SINGLE ARTIST ON THIS PLANET CAN F*CK WIT ME ON MY WORST DAY! They know it. I’m tired of being nice F*CK YO OPINION. ILL BE THE VILLAIN.”
The posts come days after Usher wore a crown on stage during The R&B Tour, and Brown seemingly reacted on social media by declaring himself the king.
Fans Think Brown Is Talking About Usher
Fans reacted to Brown’s comments on TSR’s Instagram page. Several folks speculated about the identity of the celebrities in question while others backed up the ‘Loyal‘ artist’s rant.
User @jordan.acee wrote, “I like when people talk their ish 🔥😂.”
@princess_sara248 added, “He said wtf he said ‼️👏🏽💯 He been humble for too long and yall been pickin wit this man for years.”
User @teridixon_32 wrote, “I ain’t gone lie I would be side eyeing Mr.irritated if I was Usher! Because f- who? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
@instakareemeverison replied, “Big Facts especially when Usher paved the way for him and yet Usher still here.”
User @susanheadleyvisuals added, “😂😂 I mean he said Everybody so yep side eye for sure 😂😂.”
@thecoreyshow replied, “The King doesn’t have to introduce himself.”
User @breezygotjuice wrote, “Ima stand with him no matter what yall try to say about him!!!!!!”
@jas2blessed added, “all I’m thinking is he need to calm all that down because I done already bought my tickets 🤣.”
User @ wrote, “Lmao man say… Chris been irritated a lot lately. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
@nyeisha_shanai wrote, “I hope this isn’t because usher put that crown on his head? You don’t gotta explain yourself to nobody. You feel like you him, then you’re him. Period.”
Brown Shares “King” Post After Usher Wears Crown On Stage
As previously noted by The Shade Room, Usher wore a crown during a concert in Las Vegas on Friday, September 18. Furthermore, the recording artist sat on a throne as he placed the crown upon his own head.
The moment happened on The R&B Tour, and Brown shared a post on Instagram two days later with the caption, “THE 👑 KING!” The post also includes pictures of him performing on the tour. Brown didn’t name Usher in the post, but fans speculated nonetheless.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
The battle over Dolly Parton’s professional legacy has reportedly intensified, with the late singer’s management company accusing her nephew of making statements that left employees afraid to return to work. She’s Alive, LLC, the company responsible for managing Parton’s assets, presented the allegations while supporting its request for a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver and his security company. Seaver has denied making threats, maintaining that his private messages were taken out of context during a period of intense grief.
Dolly Parton’s Management Company Details Alleged Messages
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Parton’s management company alleged that Seaver described himself as an “international arms dealer and mercenary” before declaring, “I’m a killer.”
Seaver allegedly made several additional statements following his aunt’s death, including, “All I do is warfare.”
“Everyone needs to be worried about what I might do,” he allegedly warned in another message.
The company also claimed Seaver vowed to “destroy the entire brand” and “ratf-ck every (Dollywood business partner) entity” he could conjure.
In a message allegedly directed at Parton’s longtime entertainment attorney, Seaver reportedly wrote, “I’m not an entertainment person. I’m a killer.”
Employees Allegedly Became Too Afraid To Work
The court documents claim the alleged messages caused immediate disruption among the people responsible for managing Parton’s businesses and professional legacy. According to the company, an attorney handling Parton’s trusts and estates withdrew, other personnel resigned, and some employees stopped reporting to the office because they no longer felt safe.
She’s Alive, LLC, also claimed it hired private security for certain employees, including protection at their homes, because of concerns involving Seaver and associates who were allegedly heavily armed.
The company described the consequences as “continuing operational paralysis.” It argued that Parton’s professional affairs could not be properly managed if employees were afraid to work and business partners feared becoming Seaver’s next target.
TMZ previously reported that Parton’s longtime manager, Danny Nozell, sought an order requiring Seaver to remain 1,000 feet away from the company’s offices and to stop interfering with Parton’s business relationships.
Bryan Seaver Was Removed From His Security Role
The legal dispute follows Seaver’s dismissal from his longtime position overseeing security at properties connected to his aunt. A termination notice reportedly informed Seaver that he and his security companies had been immediately removed from every Parton property.
Replacement guards were subsequently sent to Parton’s Nashville residence, museum, downtown home, and warehouse, according to TMZ. Seaver and his companies were also instructed to vacate the properties.
The properties and Parton’s professional business interests are reportedly held by the DP Dean Trust. Although Seaver lost his security position, the termination notice reportedly stated that his personal interest in the trust remained intact.
Seaver was also the family member chosen to announce Parton’s death publicly.
Dolly Parton’s Nephew Denies Making Threats
Seaver has denied threatening Parton’s management team and offered a different explanation for the messages included in the filing. “I am a career soldier and military contractor and do conduct arms deals for foreign governments. I am a security professional, and I am a killer,” he told TMZ. “However, nothing in this lawsuit were threats and most of the comments I stand by.”
He claimed that the exchanges had been presented without the context surrounding them. “I was talking frankly in a private way with Danny who I thought was my friend and he fancies himself a gangster,” Seaver said. “A lot of these messages are two guys having rage talk and crying on the phone together while we were grieving.”
Seaver also addressed the reported remark about targeting business entities, claiming he had been referring to specific companies he believed had mistreated his aunt.
The court will ultimately have to determine whether the statements justify the requested restrictions. The filing of a request for a temporary restraining order does not, by itself, establish that Seaver engaged in unlawful conduct.
Dolly Parton Died At 80 After A Brief Cancer Battle
Parton died on August 25, 2026, at age 80 following what her representative described as a brief battle with cancer. The country music legend left behind a career that stretched across more than six decades and included signature recordings such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “9 to 5” and “I Will Always Love You.”
Parton sold more than 100 million records worldwide, earned 10 Grammy Awards, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Her influence extended far beyond music. Parton founded Dollywood and launched the Imagination Library, which has distributed hundreds of millions of free books to children.
Her husband, Carl Dean, died in 2025 after nearly 60 years of marriage.
Reality TV star Maura Higgins is pouring herself into the Dancing With the Stars experience, leading to an extra emotional rehearsal with pro partner Mark Ballas.
“Genuinely, I was so annoyed at myself because I’m more of a ‘suffer in silence’ [type], and I couldn’t hold it in, like, I had a lump in my throat,” Higgins, 35, exclusively told Us after the Tuesday, September 22, live show. “I was hormonal, I was tired, I was mentally, physically exhausted [and] I couldn’t get the dance in my brain, like, it wouldn’t go in.”
For viral hits night, Ballas, 40, taught Higgins a cha-cha to “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire.
“I kept thinking, ‘I only have three days. I have to perform in three days, what am I gonna do? Do this on the floor?’” Higgins recalled. “I’m in my head a lot, and I really need to learn to just stop and relax and enjoy this because it’s a dream show for me. And yeah, bless Mark. I don’t know how he put up with me this week, honestly.”
Maura Higgins is only thinking about lacing up her ballroom shoes on Dancing With the Stars season 35 — and no romances. “To be honest, I just want to put my focus on the dancing,” Higgins, 35, exclusively told Us on Wednesday, September 2, when asked if a relationship was off the table, as partner […]
Ballas, for his part, noted that Higgins ultimately got the routine in her head, earning a total score of 19 out of 30. The pair finished second on the leaderboard, just below a three-way tie for first between Jenna Dewan, Ezra Frech and Amber Glenn.
Even before they hit the dance floor, Ballas has remained patient with his former The Traitors season 4 costar.
“We don’t get annoyed with each other. We’re more, well, you get annoyed with the task at hand,” the three-time mirrorball champ told Us. “I don’t want her to [be annoyed with herself] because it’s good to put pressure on yourselves at times.”
He continued, “It’s good to work hard, but she’s not a dancer, and she’s like, ‘Why is it so hard?’ I’m like, ‘That’s the show, that’s why we’re here.’ I keep reminding her, ‘That’s why you’re here.’”
Higgins, for her part, has been all-in on her ballroom lessons.
Is Mark Ballas returning to Dancing With the Stars for season 35? His future is still up in the air. “I’m not sure if I’m returning yet,” Ballas, 39, told Us Weekly exclusively at the Disney 2026 Upfront Red Carpet in New York City on Tuesday, May 12. “I just had a really solid, straight […]
“I’m just working very, very hard,” she told Us. “I don’t think I’ve ever worked this hard in my life, and I’ve worked hard, but my God, this show is no joke. And we’re only on week two!”
As Higgins quicksteps her way to the mirrorball, she even received helpful tips from her Traitors costar Lisa Rinna following her previous ballroom tenure.
“Lisa just said, ‘Enjoy, don’t forget to enjoy it, and don’t put too much pressure and stuff,’” Higgins added of Rinna, 63, who appeared on the second-ever season in 2006. “I’m doing all the wrong things because I’m putting all the pressure on myself.”
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
I haven’t seen many films where I’ve wished for the end to come faster simply because I wanted to stop crying. But Elsinore is one of those films. Directed by Simon Stone and written by Stephen Beresford, the film stars Andrew Scott as stage and screen actor Ian Charleson; we follow him during the last years of his life as he prepares for his final role as Hamlet, while also struggling with an AIDS diagnosis. The stirring drama gives Scott the perfect stage for one of the best performances of his life, while the emotional and devastating story set during the height of the AIDS crisis makes it almost impossible to watch without reaching for tissues. Elsinore allows Scott to deliver an authentic and gut-wrenching performance that stays with you long after the movie is over.
What Is ‘Elsinore’ About?
When we first meet Scott’s Ian Charleson in 1989, he’s in a bit of a slump. After an early career hit with Chariots of Fire, his recent roles have been lackluster, and he longs to return to theater. When a young Daniel Day Lewis drops out of Richard Eyre‘s (Johnny Flynn) production of Hamlet at the National Theater in London, Charleson’s suddenly given the opportunity of a lifetime to replace him, and play one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters. Unfortunately, at the same time, he’s been diagnosed with AIDS and, after discovering lesions, is quickly reaching the advanced stage of the disease.
Turning to Dr. Margaret Johnson (Olivia Colman) at the Royal Free Hospital, Charleson begins undergoing treatment. Although Eyre knows about his condition, he still casts Charleson as Lewis’ replacement for the production. Concealing his illness from his castmates, Charleson is determined to play Hamlet even when Dr. Johnson strongly cautions against it, given the strenuous demands of the role. In between rehearsals, memorization, and practice, Charleson returns to the Royal Free Hospital regularly for treatment with his friend Patsy Pollock (Billie Piper) at his side. As the time comes for him to take to the stage, friends and family rally to Charleson as he gives an empowered and critically acclaimed final performance, inspiring his peers and audiences in the process.
In ‘Elsinore,’ Andrew Scott Gives His Greatest Performance To Date as Ian Charleson
While there are certainly moments when Elsinore stumbles as a film, what is flawless and worthy of universal acclaim is Andrew Scott’s performance as Ian Charleson. Able to grasp the soft and private moments of Charleson’s personal life along with his bombastic on-stage performance, Scott deftly navigates these different aspects of his character, slipping into Charleson’s skin so well that you barely notice his piercing blue contact lenses and straw-gold wig that doesn’t quite pass muster upon closer inspection. In the more personal moments, whether he’s across Piper’s Patsy or Flynn’s Eyre, Scott is able to capture nuance with the smallest of expressions.
But it’s when he’s opposite Luke Thompson‘s Georgie and David Dawson‘s Derek Jarman that he really pulls at the heartstrings of the viewers. Charleson has a close bond with both characters; Georgie is a former flame who is also dying of AIDS, while Jarman is the openly gay director of Jubilee, Charleson’s first film. With Thompson, he is gentle and loving, especially when Georgie is near the end of his life. Initially, when we first see them together in London, there’s already a spark of chemistry; when they meet again at the hospital, the mood is decidedly more somber, but the connection between the two actors is palpable. With Dawson, whose character pushes for Charleson to come out of the closet, the relationship is more fraught. But rather than playing it as purely antagonistic, Scott leans into the characters’ bond.
Where Scott truly shines his brightest, though, is when Charleson is on stage as Hamlet. It’s a veritable Russian nesting doll of a performance: Not only is Scott playing Charleson, but he’s playing Charleson while he’s at his sickest, while also playing the prince of Denmark. His impassioned monologues, particularly Hamlet’s “To be, or not to be” speech, are among the most effective of the entire film. It’s impossible not to be moved by Charleson giving his all to a role that he’s dreamed of playing, and Scott’s portrayal is so seamless that you might even forget that you’re not watching the real Charleson himself on the National Theater stage.
‘Elsinore’ Stumbles Too Far Into Melodrama in the Third Act
Where Elsinore stumbles is in both its tone and its final act. Tonally, the film is dour. Obviously, any movie about AIDS is not necessarily going to be the cheeriest, but Elsinore is so desperately sad at times that it can feel defeating to watch. While the consistency of the tone means that the film hews close to its themes, Stone pushes everything up to 11 by the third act, culminating in a final montage that feels like borderline emotional manipulation.
This is made all the worse by Stefan Gregory‘s sweeping score, which enhances how heartbreaking these moments are. By no means is Gregory’s score bad, but it exaggerates the problem of Stone not necessarily sticking to the same level of nuance that his leading man does. One notable example is the film’s inclusion of a young man named Nicholas (Joe Locke), another AIDS patient we meet at the hospital, which feels almost painfully heavy-handed. Charleson inspires Nicholas to pursue theater when he feels his most hopeless, but in a film already jam-packed with remarkable moments that are based in reality, this inclusion feels entirely fabricated to make the audience feel even sadder than they already do.
Ultimately, Elsinore is a strong film, one that is quite literally the definition of a tearjerker. With any other lead actor, the prestige of the film might falter. Performances from Colman, Piper, Flynn, and Thompson are notable, but Scott is what makes the film stand out from the crowd. Highlighting an unforgettable story, Stone’s Elsinore is well worth its 111-minute runtime, but for god’s sake, bring more than just one pack of tissues to the theater.
- Release Date
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November 20, 2026
- Runtime
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104 minutes
- Director
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Simon Stone
- Writers
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Stephen Beresford
- Producers
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Andrea Occhipinti, Andrew Scott, Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Gabrielle Tana, Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Stefano Massenzi
Pros & Cons
- Andrew Scott’s performance as Ian Charleson is damn near perfection.
- Scott’s chemistry specifically with Coleman, Piper, Flynn, Thompson, and Dawson gives the film more buoyancy.
- Stone’s third act struggles the most, leaning too far into melodrama and tear-jerker moments to match the subtlty of the first two parts.
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