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Josh Duhamel Won’t Alienate His Audience by Talking Politics
Josh Duhamel has opened up about his reluctance to speak publicly about politics, insisting that he’s not willing to risk “alienating” half of his audience.
“I have real strong opinions about things but I don’t really talk about them,” Duhamel, 53, said on the Wednesday, March 25, episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. “Why would I alienate half my audience? Because I respect their views on things but I’m not going to preach to them. They can believe what they want.”
He then joked: “I’m just here to make cool stuff.”
Duhamel mentioned that he spends “a lot of time in the Midwest,” where people are never shy to share their unfiltered feelings about Hollywood.
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The Ransom Canyon actor recalled one specific incident when a friend from Georgia picked him up at the airport wearing a T-shirt that read, “Nobody Cares What Actors Think.”
Host Megyn Kelly insisted that “all [people] want” on the right is not to be “lectured” by those on the other side of the aisle.
“You don’t need to share our points of view on the big issues of the day but we definitely don’t want to be lectured by Hollywood leftists,” Kelly, 55, said, before clarifying: “I don’t think you’re [Duhamel] a leftist.”
Duhamel suggested that it “should be” a growing trend in Hollywood for actors to keep their political views to themselves.
“It makes perfect sense,” he added. “If you really want to be a success in this business, why would you make half of your audience despise you by your political beliefs? Maybe they don’t care? I don’t know. I look at it like a business decision.”
Josh Duhamel in April 2025. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images
Duhamel compared himself to a “court jester” whose primary responsibility is to entertain the masses.
“If I want to preach to you about what I believe politically, I’ll go run for office, which I’m not going to do, by the way,” he insisted.
Duhamel hasn’t always kept his political views private. As a Minot, North Dakota, native, the Transformers star backed Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Burgum in the state in 2016 and later endorsed Burgum’s brief presidential run in June 2023. (Burgum ended his presidential bid in December 2023 and currently serves as the secretary of the interior under President Donald Trump’s second administration.)
Jimmy Kimmel made his late-night return on September 23, 2025, after serving a weeklong suspension that sparked a public debate on free speech. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host was pulled off the air “indefinitely” by ABC on September 17 for comments he made about the suspect in the shooting death of conservative political pundit Charlie […]
“I don’t normally get involved in politics, but Governor Burgum has become a good friend over the years and I can’t think of anyone better than him to be our president,” Duhamel wrote via Instagram at the time.
Duhamel’s recent comments, however, echo those of Vince Vaughn, who recently slammed perceived “agenda-driven” comedy on the late night shows during his own appearance on the “This Past Weekend” podcast.
“It started feeling like I was f***ing in a class I didn’t want to take,” Vaughn, 55, complained on Tuesday, March 24. “I’m getting scolded.”
He went on, “I think that talk shows, to a large part, became really agenda-based. They were going to [evangelize] people to what they thought. You know what I mean? And so people just rejected it because it didn’t feel authentic.”
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With a trio of major titles dominating the domestic box office chart this weekend, there was room for an underdog to deliver much-needed counter-programming. Two sequels, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Mortal Kombat II, fought a tight race for the number one spot this weekend, courting entirely different demographics. The Devil Wears Prada 2 saw a negligible second-weekend drop after exceeding expectations in its first weekend. The film’s cumulative domestic haul is now on the verge of passing the $150 million mark. Meanwhile, Mortal Kombat II came in slightly short of pre-release projections, grossing around $40 million in its debut frame. Holdover hits such as Project Hail Mary and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, on the other hand, both dropped out of the top five list.
This left room for another new release, The Sheep Detectives, to sneak into the top five behind the Michael Jackson biopic and fellow new release Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard & Soft. Michael grossed around $35 million in its third weekend and took its running domestic haul to nearly $240 million. Eilish’s concert film, which she co-directed with James Cameron, took the number five spot with around $8 million after receiving excellent reviews. The Sheep Detectives, on the other hand, opened to critical acclaim as well.
Here’s How Much ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Grossed at the Box Office
The mystery comedy, starring Hugh Jackman alongside several A-listers, grossed around $15 million domestically this weekend. Directed by Kyle Balda, the movie didn’t come cheap. It cost a reported $80 million to produce, which means that it needs to hit the $200 million mark worldwide to break even. By comparison, the most recent Paddington movie grossed nearly $200 million worldwide after opening with $12 million domestically. Amazon, however, hasn’t positioned The Sheep Detectives as a big-screen experience, at least not to the same degree as Project Hail Mary. But positive reviews could draw fence-sitters to theaters. The movie now holds a “Certified Fresh” 93% critics’ score and a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “Drolly funny and sweet as a lamb, The Sheep Detectives is a delightful family entertainment that bundles disarmingly profound themes in a cozy package.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 8, 2026
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109 Minutes
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We love boutiques, too, but nothing says ‘luxe’ like Parisian-style clothing. The dresses are a different level of chic, featuring billowy fabrics, delicate prints and loose yet tailored silhouettes. We found 17 Parisian-looking summer dresses that deliver French girl ease with an elevated finish, so you can skip the boutique and look like you stepped off Rue Saint-Honoré.
These mini, midi and maxi wonders make you appear effortlessly put together, whether you’re grabbing coffee or attending your niece’s wedding. And unlike boutique pieces, these classy dresses on Amazon (yes, you read that right) lean mega sophisticated, meaning you’ll look rich while you stun. Scroll on!
17 Parisian-Style Summer Dresses Secretly on Amazon
1. Our Favorite: Flutter cap sleeves and a defined belted waist make this button-front midi feel like a custom-made piece. The midi length skims past the knee for a polished silhouette.
2. Zimmermann Style: Designer-looking dresses usually require a designer budget, but this printed midi delivers an elevated Zimmermann vibe for $37. It reads expensive from across the room.
3. Secretly Smoothing: Clingy minis show every line, but this textured dress uses multi-dimensional fabric to camouflage your entire midsection.
4. Crisp Shirtdress: A structured collar, thick waistband and clean button placket give this burgundy shirtdress a genuinely tailored appeal. The deep red is even classier than black.
5. Linen-Blend: With cotton and linen blend fabric, this striped midi breathes like pure linen but wrinkles far less. The stripes channel that quintessential French Riviera energy.
The Upper East Side is looking more and more like a scene from Bridgerton. Rich women who used to live in linen are swapping their go-tos for clothes with puffy sleeves, ditsy florals and breezy cotton. And if you ask Us, the English countryside dress look is everywhere from school pickup lines to lunch spots […]
6. Drama Queen: Short puff sleeves and oversized floral blooms turn this button-front shift dress into a statement piece. The exaggerated florals do all the styling work for you.
7. Wedding Guest: Slip into this pink floral dress for a garden wedding ceremony with nude heels and a sparkly clutch. The delicate print photographs well from every angle.
8. Classy Act: A babydoll design and flowy silhouette leave room to move without sacrificing shape. As a bonus, this solid-color number even has pockets.
9. Elevated Tee: This striped T-shirt dress feels like pajamas, but looks like you tried. Honestly, you’ll wear it for school pickups, errands and casual lunches with friends.
10. Farmers’ Market: Maxi dresses can drown a frame, but this tie-waist striped option creates definition right where you want it.
11. Simple Stunner: A stand collar elevates this red mini dress from basic to luxe. Elbow-length sleeves and an A-line shape keep things flattering.
12. Wardrobe MVP: Wear it open to the pool, belted to brunch or buttoned up for dinner. This ruffle-sleeve maxi earns its place in any summer rotation.
13. Picnic Party: Gingham print gives this flouncy maxi dress a vintage feel. We love that it can be worn as an off-the-shoulder dress, too!
14. Pretty Patchwork: When solid feels boring, this patchwork-style dress makes you the center of attention. The tiers create movement with every step.
15. Country Club: Loose summer dresses can look frumpy, but this sleek collared mini reads sporty and polished. It’s the dress equivalent of a tucked-in polo.
16. Butter Yellow: Yellow is the color of the season, and this butter-hued midi flatters instead of overwhelms. The square neck highlights the collarbone beautifully.
17. Vacation Mode: Some vacation dresses look out of place back home, however this belted shirtdress works in a real city, too. The 100% cotton fabric keeps it breathable.
Striped clothing pieces are everywhere in the Hamptons, and for good reason. Not only are these items nautical and luxe, but they’re also incredibly flattering, making you appear longer and leaner without even trying. Rich moms wear stripes nonstop while picking up the kids from school, meeting the girls for brunch and beyond — and […]
A week after a hugely anticipated sequel exceeded expectations in its box-office debut, another sequel achieved a similar feat, but with an entirely different target audience. Both movies fought a tight race for the number one spot this weekend, having received similarly enthusiastic reviews. The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to nearly $80 million in its first weekend of release domestically, and has passed the $140 million mark in just 10 days. Globally, the movie is nearing the $500 million milestone, against a reported budget of $100 million. The Devil Wears Prada 2 reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci two decades after the generation-defining success of the original film.
This weekend, the movie competed against Mortal Kombat II, which serves as a sequel to the sleeper-hit reboot that was released in 2021. Like most other Warner Bros. titles that year, Mortal Kombat debuted day-and-date in theaters and on the HBO Max streaming service. Despite this, it ended up grossing around $85 million worldwide against a reported budget of $55 million. It received mixed reviews, but was praised for its action choreography and loyalty to the video games. A sequel was put into motion with much of the central cast and director Simon McQuoid returning.
Here’s How Much ‘Mortal Kombat II’ Grossed at the Box Office
Mortal Kombat II features Karl Urban and Adeline Rudolph as Johnny Cage and Kitana, respectively. Returning actors include Mehcad Brooks, Jessica McNamee, Ludi Lin, Josh Lawson, Lewis Tan, and Shōgun duo Tadanobu Asano and Hiroyuki Sanada. Mortal Kombat II cost a reported $80 million to produce, and earned more positive reviews than its predecessor. It’s now sitting at a 65% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 90% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “A self-aware slugfest that plays directly to those who know the difference between Fatalities and Babalities, Mortal Kombat II may not be a flawless victory but it’s likely the most roundly enjoyable entry in the franchise yet.” In his review, Collider’s Aidan Kelley praised the movie, but noted that the 1995 adaptation directed by Paul W.S. Anderson remains the franchise’s benchmark. That said, Mortal Kombat II delivered an excellent opening weekend haul at the box office, grossing almost $80 million worldwide in three days. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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May 8, 2026
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The Evil Dead franchise is one of the strangest mainstream film series to exist, going from independent guerrilla filmmaking to a well-established brand name with distinct iconography. Even the poster font has become recognizable. It’s not surprising, considering all the Evil Dead movies from the original 1981 film to Evil Dead Rise have all been entertaining to various degrees. (Word isn’t out yet on Evil Dead Burn, but the teaser looked promising).
However, with the teaser for Evil Dead Burn offering hints to the vibe of the movie, it seems pretty clear that Evil Dead has officially gone in a different stylistic direction from its Three Stooges-inspired roots and gross-out carnage. Which, in turn, forces us to admit that the last great Evil Dead movie also happens to be the black sheep of the original trilogy — and that’s Army of Darkness.
What Makes an ‘Evil Dead’ Movie an ‘Evil Dead’ Movie?
It’s hard to nail down what a true Evil Dead movie is, considering the original three movies were all so tonally different from one another. They span from a low-budget haunted house movie to a medieval comedy-adventure film over the span of a single trilogy. The canon doesn’t line up, we’ve got three different Lindas (one of which has short hair), and franchise hero Ash’s personality changes from movie to movie. The first Evil Dead movie was practically a proof-of-concept by Sam Raimi that he could make a movie, the second was his creative hail mary after the failure of Crimewave, and the third is borderline a blank check movie after the success of Darkman.
If we’re trying to define what makes an Evil Dead movie, it’s probably best to say they are movies that blend dark humor with violent gross-out gags and legitimate horror threats in the form of the Deadites, who enjoy tormenting their victims just for the love of the game. The Deadites are out for blood, and they enjoy manipulating their victims. But they also don’t have any gravitas. When the possessed Henrietta gets her head cut off in Evil Dead 2, she yells in vain at Ash by saying, “Hey! I’ll swallow your soul, I’ll swallow your soul!” There’s no hubris in them, they’re just bullies. The gore of the movies is also important. While the original film had disturbing moments, most famously the pencil in the achilles tendon and “that” scene with the trees, the violence would later become so over-the-top that it inadvertently turns comical. Think Raimi’s predilection for blood fountains and the Evil Dead 2 gag of one of Henrietta’s eyes popping out and landing in Bobby Joe’s (Kassie DePaiva) mouth. It’s excessive in a goofy way, rather than leaning towards torture porn. To quote Bane in The Dark Knight Rises: “That comes later.”
Bruce Campbell’s Ash Leads the Charge
Arguably the most important aspect of the movies that make them true Evil Dead movies is Bruce Campbell as Ash Williams. Even though Ash’s personality changes between movies, his involvement still has that authoritative seal that gives them that added layer of entertainment, and Army of Darkness is where the character became a legend. Ash is the Scream King, and, interestingly, he’s one of the only protagonists in the horror genre who’s the star of the movie rather than the monster, which is often the case for franchises. Similar to the Ghostbusters franchise, while the premise itself is what gets carried on in the series, it’s the performance and writing of the lead character (or characters) that made the originals memorable. This is where the lines diverge between Evil Dead movies and movies branded with the title.
Army of Darkness is the last film in the series that had the union of Campbell’s charisma and Raimi’s creativity. Sure, the horror pretext is almost entirely omitted, but stylistically, the movie still has that connecting tissue of Raimi’s direction and sense of humor to make it feel like it’s the natural next chapter in the story after Evil Dead 2‘s cliffhanger ending. If he made a goofy sequel to A Simple Plan, that would be a drastic shift. Making a goofy sequel to Evil Dead 2 isn’t the most outlandish thing in the world, considering that the film’s second-best character is a hand with a mind of its own.
When you watch the post-Army of Darkness entries in the series, from 2013’s Evil Dead, through Evil Dead Rise, and up to the footage of Evil Dead Burn, they all have a similar aesthetic and there’s a consistency in tone and style that wasn’t present in the originals. They’re seedy and atmospheric, and the violence is genuinely disturbing. It’s a stark contrast from Evil Dead 2 and Army of Darkness, which are stylistically made to be cartoon-like and colorful. It’s ironic how the originals were all made by the same filmmaker and are all so tonally different, while the new movies were made by different directors to give their own takes on the material but feel more stylistically connected.
While the post-Raimi Evil Dead movies are entertaining in their own right, they feel more like standalone possession films with a few loose connections and references to keep them tied to the source material. Without that connecting tissue of Bruce Campbell as Ash, or the direction and writing of Sam Raimi, the movies just don’t feel ingrained in the franchise the same way the original films were. Army of Darkness was the last time that the series took a major creative risk, and in doing so, it made it the most distinct entry in the Evil Dead franchise and a favorite for die-hard fans.
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February 19, 1993
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The Evil Dead, Evil Dead II
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“Twister” turns 30! See where Helen Hunt and the stars of the popular disaster film are today
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How the cast moved on after chasing down those tornadoes.
President Donald Trump’s 18-year-old granddaughter Kai Trump shared her school spirit in a lavish way.
Kai — whose parents are Donald Trump Jr. and his ex-wife Vanessa Trump — celebrated her impending enrollment at the University of Miami by filling her bedroom full of merch from the school for a series of Instagram photos on Tuesday, May 5. (Kai confirmed she gave a verbal commitment to join Miami’s golf team in August 2024.)
The influencer took advantage of the popular TikTok “bed party” trend, where incoming freshmen decorate their rooms with their school colors to show their commitment to the university.
In a carousel of photos from her bed party, Kai posed with her mom Vanessa and many of her friends, all while repping Miami in its signature colors of orange, white and green.
Kai also shared a brand new vlog on Saturday, May 9, documenting her final days of high school. In the vlog, Kai brings fans along for her graduation rehearsals and hangs out with some fellow college-bound friends.
“This is very sad guys,” she tearfully explained ahead of her final week as a high school senior. “I’ve had a great time in high school. I’ve met a great group of people. Great class and school and everything like that. Now, it’s on to the next chapter. … It’s scary but it’s exciting but it’s sad. It’s like all the emotions in one.”
Kai admitted, “I feel like I’m going back into ninth grade, freshman year. I’d rather start over. … It’s just really sad, and happy! But sad as well.”
The golfer has a promising athletic career ahead of her, as she previously debuted as an amateur on the LPGA Tour in November 2025. (Kai was sponsored as an amateur at The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge tournament in Belleair, Florida.)
Kai Trump and friends Courtesy YouTube / Kai Trump
Earlier this year, Kai opened up on Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast about how having Secret Service protection has impacted her high school experience, including dating.
“To be honest with you, it’s really awkward when you’re sitting and going on a date with a guy and they’re two tables behind you,” she revealed in January. “It’s a little weird. I try my best not to let it bother me. Especially the past year, since he’s become President, I’ve had to learn that, yes, they’re following me, but also to focus on pretending that they’re not there.”
Kai added, “Obviously, they are there. But if you can try to not really focus on that and enjoy your time with your friends, your family or whatever it is, it makes it easier.”
Kai Trump is facing social media backlash as followers feel the up-and-coming golf star bogeyed her latest YouTube video. Trump, 18, posted a 19-minute video titled “I Brought My Secret Service to Erewhon” on Sunday, March 8, showing her shopping at the Los Angeles-based high-end, organic grocery store chain known to be one of the […]
She acknowledged that it definitely took some time to adjust to having the Secret Service trailing her on a daily basis.
“For the first few months, it was tough,” she said. “It was not easy having someone following you all the time. But once I was like, ‘Their only job is to protect me. I’m going to focus on my stuff and have them do their job.’ It made it so much easier.”
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have continued fueling wedding speculation while enjoying a series of stylish outings in London.
The couple recently stepped out for multiple date nights, with the pop star turning heads in a lacy look as reports surrounding her and Kelce’s rumored July wedding continue to intensify.
As of now, insiders claim Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are planning a lavish New York City ceremony featuring celebrity guests, strict privacy measures, and extravagant pre-wedding celebrations.
Taylor Swift Turns Heads In Chic Black Ensemble During London Night Out With Travis Kelce
Swift traded traditional bridal-inspired fashion for a bold all-black look during her latest night out with Travis Kelce in London.
The singer stepped out in a sleek lace-trimmed slip dress layered beneath a long black coat as the couple headed to Gordon Ramsay’s newly opened restaurant, Lucky Cat, in the upscale Bishopsgate area.
She completed the look with black heels, her signature red lipstick, and an elegant updo that kept her hair swept away from her face. Kelce complemented her style in a coordinated outfit featuring a brown matching set, plaid loafers, and dark sunglasses.
Swift and her fiancé, Kelce, have been making the most of their time in London, with several public appearances throughout the week. Just a day earlier, they were spotted leaving the popular Indian restaurant Gymkhana hand in hand after another date night in the city.
See Swift’s stunning Lacy ensemble here.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Rumored Wedding Details Include A New York Venue
Their public outings come as rumors surrounding their upcoming wedding continue to intensify. Reports claim Swift and Kelce are planning to marry on July 3, nearly three years after they first started dating.
According to Us Weekly insiders, the timeline is reportedly being planned around Kelce’s NFL offseason schedule.
While early speculation pointed to a Rhode Island ceremony, newer reports suggest the couple has chosen New York City for the event.
The exact venue has not been disclosed, though insiders have described it as an “arena or museum-like” location capable of hosting a lavish celebration.
Sources say the ceremony itself is expected to embrace traditions, with Swift’s father reportedly set to walk her down the aisle. There would also be customary father-daughter and mother-son dances.
The Couple’s A-List Guests Have Reportedly Signed NDAs
Guests who have allegedly confirmed attendance are said to have signed non-disclosure agreements, keeping the invite list tightly guarded.
Even so, several names linked to Swift and Kelce continue to circulate as potential wedding guests.
Friends reportedly expected to attend include Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Emma Stone, the Haim sisters, and Zoë Kravitz, while Kelce’s guest list is rumored to include Patrick Mahomes and actor Miles Teller.
There is also speculation surrounding the music for the big day. Swift previously joked that longtime friend Ed Sheeran would likely end up performing if there was a stage involved, noting that he is frequently asked to sing at weddings.
“He knows what people want, and he wants to give people what they want,” she said.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Rumored Wedding Plans Reportedly Include a $10 Million Budget
Fashion details for the couple’s wedding have also become a major topic of discussion.
Reports claim Swift is drawing inspiration from Elizabeth Taylor’s vintage bridal looks, particularly the actress’s 1950 wedding gown to Conrad Hilton Jr.
Sources say Swift admired the gown’s fitted waist and lace detailing, and there is even speculation she may attempt to borrow one of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry pieces for the ceremony if permission can be secured from the estate.
Meanwhile, pre-wedding celebrations are reportedly already in motion. Insiders claim Kelce and his friends are planning a Bahamas getaway focused on golf and partying, while Gomez and Hadid are allegedly organizing an extravagant bachelorette celebration for Swift.
According to Closer Online, Swift has intentionally stayed out of most of the planning details for the pre-wedding parties, aside from agreeing on a budget with Kelce.
Sources claim the pair has set aside as much as $10 million for the festivities, with private jets, luxury villas, and full private staff services expected to be part of the celebrations.
Travis Kelce Says ‘I Can’t Wait’ After Rory McIlroy References His Future Wedding With Taylor Swift
Meanwhile, Kelce appears to be already looking ahead to his future wedding with Swift.
During the May 6 episode of the “New Heights” podcast, the Chiefs star reacted enthusiastically when golf champion Rory McIlroy compared the atmosphere of the Masters Champions Dinner to a wedding celebration.
McIlroy, who recently secured another Masters victory, reflected on the emotional experience of bringing together people from different stages of life in one room. While discussing the annual dinner tradition, he told Kelce that he would likely experience a similar feeling on his wedding day.
“Travis, you’ll feel this this year whenever you’re sitting at your wedding,” McIlroy said, adding, “you have all the people in a room … it’s amazing to have all these people in the same room from your childhood … and it’s surreal. It’s unbelievable.”
The comment appeared to catch Kelce’s attention immediately, as the NFL star grinned before replying, “I can’t wait.”
Actor and musician Billy Bob Thornton has been open about his Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder diagnosis, and recently, he candidly shared how the condition intensely affected him in the past by sharing an amusingly gross anecdote. The actor also discussed his overall mental health journey and restrictive diet, sharing his newfound love for grapes, oddly paired with a condiment.
In an episode of the podcast “Howie Mandel Does Stuff,” 70-year-old Billy Bob Thornton opened up about his mental health, particularly his Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), which host Howie Mandel is also diagnosed with.
While speaking with Mandel and his co-host, daughter Jackelyn Shultz, Thornton remembered a moment from the late ’80s that highlighted his obsessive-compulsive thoughts. “You wanna hear a funny, but creepy, gross funny one?” he asked, before telling his story.
Thornton shared that he was in the market pavilions in West Hollywood, waiting in line behind an older gentleman, who had a “leathery, wrinkly neck” with “200 blackheads.” There was a particularly large one that Thornton compared to a pin head. “You popped it?” Shultz asked, to which the actor replied, “No. It wasn’t that bad, but it’s close.”
Billy Bob Thornton Boinked A Stranger’s Blackhead
Thornton said that upon seeing that giant blackhead, he had an obsessive thought that just wouldn’t go away, and he had to touch it. “You’re saying you want to touch it?” Mandel asked. Thornton explained that he didn’t want to touch it, but his obsessive-compulsive thoughts made him think he needed to do it.
He decided to use a magazine rack near him and the man as a ruse. Thornton said, “I went ‘boink’ and then reached to People magazine and got it.” When the man turned around, he apologized, saying that he was just reaching for a magazine. “So anyway, I got to touch the blackhead and get out of it, you know.”
Mandel and Schultz roared with laughter, seemingly grossed out and amused at the same time. “Did you say boink?” Schultz asked. “That’s hysterical,” Mandel added. “I got over that a long time ago. I went to blackhead therapy,” Thornton joked.
The Actor Shares How ‘Exhausting’ OCD Is
Thornton shared his OCD diagnosis publicly in 2004 during an interview with Ann Curry. The actor talked about his physically and emotionally abusive father and said his upbringing might have triggered his OCD. “It exhausts you… You’re constantly doing mathematics in your head,” he told Curry. Thornton shared the same sentiment in the podcast with Mandel, saying, “It’s so emotionally and mentally exhausting that that’s one of the things that people don’t really say much.”
His symptoms manifested at a young age, and he remembers counting down with the clock while waiting for his father to come home. “I would hear the car pull in the driveway around 4 o’clock usually, and I would, in my head, I would say if I can count to a hundred five times before I hear the car come in the driveway, everything’s going to be okay,” he said.
Thornton shared that he does things similar to that despite knowing that it’s “silly,” but he isn’t able to control the compulsion.
Howie Mandel Expressed Gratitute To The Actor
Mandel has been open about his own OCD diagnosis, but it wasn’t always that way. During an appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” in 1998, his diagnosis was accidentally revealed. Mandel, who is a germophobe and is widely known for not shaking hands, had an anxiety attack when he couldn’t get out of the studio, as he didn’t want to touch the doorknob.
Thinking it was a bit, the crew jokingly prevented him from leaving, which heightened his anxiety. He then told Stern that he sees a psychiatrist for OCD, and his panic attack was real, not knowing the show was still broadcasting live.
During the podcast, Mandel revealed that Thornton reached out to him, telling him that they had a lot in common, referring to their OCD. “It was beautiful to be open with somebody about humanity and about struggling,” Mandel said. Later on in the interview, Thornton circled back, saying it was so rare to find someone in the business who didn’t talk about work or projects, and they agreed it was therapeutic to talk about their shared condition.
Billy Bob Thornton’s Restrictive Diet And Odd Food Combinations
Elsewhere in the interview, Thornton shared his aversion to certain foods due to his allergies and rare blood type, which makes it difficult for him to digest. Mandel then shared how his son, Alex, who is friends with Thornton’s son, William, once said Thornton served him bagels with cream cheese and ketchup when he was at their home. “That’s a hillbilly bagel,” Thornton said.
The actor also shared the new obsession that he discovered while in a dressing room waiting for an event to begin. The food spread didn’t have anything he could eat, except for grapes. He got a white grape, dipped it into spicy Dijon mustard, and ate it. “It was one of the best things I ever had in my lifetime,” Thornton said, adding that it’s become his new “thing.”
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2026’s Biggest Original Sci-Fi Movie Just Passed One of the Best Alien Invasion Sequels Ever
Nearly two months into its theatrical run, Project Hail Mary is finally facing intense competition. Two weeks ago, it was unseated as the reigning champion of the domestic box office by the Michael Jackson biopic. Last week, it was pushed further down the leaderboard by The Devil Wears Prada 2. And this weekend, Mortal Kombat II claimed another chunk of its target audience. That said, Project Hail Mary remains the second-highest-grossing American film of the year both domestically and worldwide, behind The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. In its eighth weekend of release, the sci-fi epic slipped out of the top five and passed what may be its final global box office milestone.
Produced on a reported budget of more than $200 million, Project Hail Mary marks the directorial comeback of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who hadn’t made a movie in more than a decade. It stars Ryan Gosling in the lead role of a scientist who’s sent on an intergalactic mission to save the world. Project Hail Mary is based on a bestseller by Andy Weir, whose previous novel served as the source for The Martian — the acclaimed blockbuster directed by Ridley Scott and headlined by Matt Damon. Remarkably, Project Hail Mary has surpassed The Martian both critically and commercially. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 94% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 95% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes.
Here’s How Much ‘Project Hail Mary’ Has Grossed at the Box Office
With more than $660 million at the worldwide box office, Project Hail Mary has now surpassed the $655 million lifetime global haul of Men in Black 3. Released in 2012, the threequel outgrossed its two predecessors by a large margin, and took the franchise’s collective global haul past the $1.5 billion mark worldwide. Directed by the returning Barry Sonnenfeld, Men in Black 3 was produced on a franchise-record budget of $250 million. Alongside Will Smith, the film featured franchise mainstay Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin, who played versions of the same character wrapped up in a time-travel plot. Men in Black 3 holds a 67% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “It isn’t exactly a persuasive argument for the continuation of the franchise, but Men in Black 3 is better than its predecessor and manages to exceed expectations.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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March 15, 2026
- Runtime
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157 minutes
- Director
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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
- Writers
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Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
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Aditya Sood, Amy Pascal, Andy Weir, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Rachel O’Connor, Ryan Gosling
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Forget ‘John Wick,’ Jason Statham’s Ruthless Action Thriller Is a Streaming Sensation Again
Jason Statham fans have a lot to look forward to. Not only will he be returning to the role of Adam Clay in The Beekeeper 2, although this time under the directorial eye of Timo Tjahjanto instead of David Ayer, but Statham is also set to feature in a hugely enticing David Leitch film called Jason Statham Stole My Bike, which Leitch described to Collider as “a chance for Jason and I to do something we’ve been wanting to do for a long time.”
However, the most exciting upcoming Statham project sees him reunite with the man who gave him his big break in cinema, Guy Ritchie, almost 30 years since they first collaborated on Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Four more collaborations later, and the duo will be teaming up on their sixth project, Viva La Madness, a new action-thriller based on J.J. Connolly’s 2011 novel and the follow-up to Layer Cake. The only frustrating thing all these upcoming movies have in common is that we won’t be seeing them for some time yet, with The Beekeeper 2 scheduled for a January 2027 release date.
Thankfully, Statham fans are being kept well entertained on streaming, as many of his best and most underrated movies continue to circulate. At the time of writing, 2016’s Mechanic: Resurrection is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Netflix in the world. Directed by Dennis Gansel, the film marked the sequel to 2011’s The Mechanic, which itself was a remake of the 1972 film of the same name starring Charles Bronson. Mechanic: Resurrection stars Statham alongside an eye-catching cast including Jessica Alba, Tommy Lee Jones, Michelle Yeoh, Sam Hazeldine, Rhatha Phongam, and John Cenatiempo.
Did ‘Mechanic: Resurrection’ Prove Popular in Theaters?
After the first installment scored a disappointing box office haul of just $76 million, Mechanic: Resurrection had some retribution to achieve. Thankfully, Statham is a master of revenge, with this sequel proving an undeniable hit during its 2016 theatrical run. Against a reported budget of $40 million, Mechanic: Resurrection earned a global haul of $125 million, split between just $21 million in domestic revenue and a further $104 million from overseas markets.
The Jason Statham-led sequel Mechanic: Resurrection is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Netflix in the world. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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August 26, 2016
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99 minutes
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Dennis Gansel
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Philip Shelby, Tony Mosher, Brian Pittman, Rachel Long, Lewis John Carlino
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David Winkler, John Thompson, William Chartoff, Robert Earl
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