Judge Rules Wendy and Eddie Osefo Will Face Fraud Trial Together!
It was a busy morning inside Maryland’s Carroll County Circuit Court as Real Housewives of Potomac stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo made an unexpected pivot in their fraud case.
Despite filing separate motions last month, the couple asked the judge on Tuesday to move forward as co-defendants, according to a boots-on-the-ground report from The What Else Is Going On podcast. The judge approved the request. The pair were arrested in October on more than a dozen fraud charges each after prosecutors accused them of staging a burglary at their home and submitting false insurance claims for luxury items. Wendy and Eddie had previously requested separate trials and argued their arrests were “illegal.”
Their next hearing is set for December 19, and prosecutors are expanding their probe.
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Court filings state the couple have “approximately 40 credit and/or debit cards,” including some tied to businesses and aliases such as “Pam Oliver” and “Eddie Hennessy,” which they argue were used to “mask their identity.”
The Osefos’ legal team pushed back, calling the request a “fishing expedition.” Prosecutors countered that the financial records may show “excessive spending” and are relevant because “insurance fraud is a financial crime.” Eddie’s attorney, Joseph Murtha, said prosecutors are still “looking for something they haven’t figured out after 18 months.”
Shortly after reports circulated, the couple released a joint statement accusing police of mishandling the original burglary report. Their attorneys said police “failed to properly investigate… despite clear indications of a break-in” and showed “bias against the Osefo family.” They also argued the couple was met with “silence for over 18 months” despite cooperating.
The statement criticized investigators for exposing the family’s private financial information, calling it “deeply unjust,” and said the State only began investigating “after charging the Osefos,” which they described as an “irregular approach.” Their team argued the disclosures “serve no lawful purpose and invite conclusory opinions.”
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They also denied ever using aliases on financial applications, calling that allegation “false and misleading” and explaining that such names were used only “for the delivery of packages… to safeguard the identity of very public figures.” The statement added that claims about their debt exaggerate the situation and that misleading the public “has compounded the harm.”
The couple was first arrested on Oct. 10.
Investigators say the Osefos claimed luxury items were stolen while they were in Jamaica, but that some pieces were later seen on social media or had been previously returned for refunds.
The Real Housewives of Potomac airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.
Over the past two years, Alien fans haven’t wanted for Xenomorph action. 2024 saw the Ridley Scott-created sci-fi horror franchise return to the big screen for the first time in seven years with Alien: Romulus, a new, standalone film helmed by The Evil Dead remake helmer Fede Álvarez. Just one year later, FX followed up on the small screen with Noah Hawley‘s excellent Alien: Earth, which brings the universe’s greatest threat directly to the blue planet. Their respective successes also earned both of them follow-ups, but while the latter has been gathering steam, even adding Peter Dinklage as a new star for Season 2, it hasn’t been as smooth sailing for the former.
A Romulus sequel was in the works right away in late 2024 after the Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson-led affair raked in $350 million globally at the box office and earned the best reviews for the franchise in years. Álvarez and co-writer Rodo Sayagues quickly penned a script that would take the series to new places, with survivors Rain (Spaeny) and Andy (Jonsson) both likely returning. However, everything ground to a halt after the director, despite initially hoping to return and begin filming last year, departed the project back in September and vowed to help find his replacement at the helm. He’s still on board as a producer, but it was undoubtedly a big momentum killer after he seemed poised to be the next figurehead breathing new life into Alien. Since then, we still haven’t learned much about the follow-up or who will be taking the reins, and, from the sound of it, most of the cast and crew haven’t either.
In an interview with Collider’s Perri Nemirofffor his upcoming new film Wasteman with Tom Blyth, Jonsson could only offer more of the same after similarly not having much to say at the Toronto International Film Festival. “Hey, Perri, you know I absolutely adore you,” he said. “I think you’re brilliant, but whatever it is and whenever it happens, I can’t quite say.” When asked about the franchise as a whole, though, he did take an opportunity to celebrate what has been accomplished with both Romulus and Earth in the years since Scott first had viewers screaming with his 1979 classic. Romulus was a breath of fresh air for audiences, turning the attention towards a younger, less experienced group of space colonizers coming face to face with the Xenomorphs for the first time. Whatever happens with its sequel and with Andy, Jonsson is excited about the world of possibilities that has since opened up in the aftermath of that return to form.
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“Well, because it’s a world with brilliant characters. It’s a world that is thrilling on camera, thrilling on screen, and in my opinion, and I say this having done Romulus, which is a project that I’m really proud of, Cailee [Spaeny]’s really proud of, and everyone who worked on it is really proud of, is that those projects that help reinvent what cinema is and what it can be are the ones I always want to be involved in, and I think that this is one. With us being a predominantly younger cast, it’s completely changed what the Alien universe was, and opened up the possibility for what it could be. I think that that’s quite exciting. I think that that’s what Earth did, as well, and ours.”
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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What Is Jonsson’s New Film ‘Wasteman’ About?
Beyond Romulus, Jonsson’s star has been rising quickly in Hollywood, as he also recently co-starred in Francis Lawrence‘s acclaimed adaptation of Stephen King‘s The Long Walk. Wastemanwill be another dramatic affair for the star as he plays Taylor, a man nearing the end of his prison sentence. Having already served 13 years, his hard work as a cook is about to pay off as he’s nearing release on good behavior. However, his chance at freedom and the opportunity to see the son he’s never met are put in jeopardy by his new cellmate, Dee (Blyth), who isn’t just a drug dealer but is hell-bent on controlling the entire illicit drug trade within the facility. Directed by Cal McMau from a screenplay by Hunter Andrews and Eoin Doran, it’ll follow Taylor’s desperate struggle as a man with everything left to lose tied to another who is all too ready to risk what little he has left.
Wasteman premiered at TIFF last year to widespread acclaim and has only continued to wow critics with its release in the U.K. earlier this year through Lionsgate. It currently holds a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for both the intensity of the film and the chemistry between the two leads. Corin Silva, Alex Hassell, Neil Linpow, Layton Blake, Paul Hilton, and more round out the cast.
Stay tuned here at Collider for more updates on the next Alien movie. In the meantime, Wasteman will hit theaters in the U.S. this Friday, April 17.
Chris D’Elia is once again at the center of controversy, following comments that many say cross a serious line.
The comedian is facing widespread backlash after sharing what appears to be a text exchange in which he mocked the #MeToo movement. Ironically, the move has only served to reignite criticism tied to past allegations against him.
The latest uproar also comes just months after he publicly called out the comedy industry for distancing itself from him in the wake of the allegations.
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Chris D’Elia Mocks #MeToo Slogan
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Chris D’Elia is facing a fresh wave of criticism after comments many are calling tone-deaf and provocative. The comedian drew criticism online after appearing to mock the central slogan of the #MeToo movement in a recent social media post.
The controversial performer took to his Instagram Story to share a screenshot of a private conversation reacting to Ruby Rose‘s claims that singer Katy Perry sexually assaulted her.
“They’re eating each other now,” the other person wrote alongside the link.
D’Elia responded by taking a sarcastic jab at one of the movement’s widely recognized phrases. “Believe all women,” he wrote. “Believe both of them. They’re saying different things but believe all women.”
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D’Elia’s alleged text has sparked outrage online, with some critics pointing to his past accusations of sexual misconduct as they reacted to the post.
“What possessed him to post this? What a loser,” a Reddit user wrote.
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Another commenter slammed his tone, saying, “So he’s one of those guys that leaned hard into being an -sshole misogynist after getting called out.”
Others were even more scathing, calling out what they saw as a pattern of behavior. “His smugness here is almost as disgusting as everything he’s been accused of,” one person wrote, while also questioning how he continues to maintain a public platform.
Chris D’Elia Faced Serious Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct
Four women accuse Chris D’Elia of being controlling, allegedly tracking their locations, picking out outfits, and giving curfews.
One woman says a frequent instruction from D’Elia was to get on her knees and say she was “nothing.”
Back in 2023, multiple women came forward with sexual assault accusations against D’Elia.
In interviews with Rolling Stone, at least ten women accused him of exhibiting predatory behavior, with four alleging they were teenagers at the time of their interactions with him.
Some of the accusers claimed D’Elia solicited explicit content, made sexual demands in exchange for show tickets, and engaged in manipulative behavior.
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The actor broadly denied the allegations. However, according to the report, he did not directly respond to several detailed requests for comment on specific claims, instead questioning the credibility of some of the women who came forward.
D’Elia Claimed His Escapades Were Consensual
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After the accusations against him, D’Elia pushed back. He insisted that his past relationships were both legal and consensual. The comedian first faced widespread scrutiny in 2020 when several women shared screenshots in which he made sexual advances.
The fallout was swift.
His talent agency dropped him, collaborators distanced themselves, and Comedy Central removed his special “White Male. Black Comic” from streaming platforms. He was also recast in a film project at the time.
In 2021, D’Elia addressed the controversy in a video statement, acknowledging personal failings but maintaining that his encounters were consensual.
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“It became a lifestyle that I didn’t know how to stop,” he said, per the L.A. Times. “That’s not the guy I want to be… It makes me feel shameful, and it makes me feel bad.”
Earlier this year, D’Elia hit out at fellow comedians, accusing them of abandoning him during the height of allegations against him.
Speaking on the “Trying Not to Die” podcast with Jack Osbourne and Ryan Drexler, “The Good Doctor” star said he was stunned by how quickly people he’d known for years distanced themselves in 2020.
“It blew my mind,” D’Elia said, per Fox News, adding that he once believed the comedy world was built on a strong sense of community. “Most comedians are just pretty spineless.”
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He went on to say the experience reinforced his belief that people are eager to tear others down.
“I was surprised by a few people,” he continued. “You really realize that people can’t wait to hate you. It blew my mind, and it still kind of does.”
As we always do on early edition day, we start with what’s coming the rest of this week, then we dive into next week.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers Wednesday, April 15th: Will Apologizes
So, on Wednesday, April 15th, we’ve got Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) doing the right thing. He talks to Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). And Will says he knows that there is a lot of drama surrounding him and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) and RJ.
And Will apologizes to the leadership team of the company he’s working at. I give him full credit for this. Steffy says that they appreciate the apology. And then Brooke asks, “What if it’s too late for the two of you?” Meaning Will and Electra. Brooke is obviously pushing for RJ to win this. And Will says there is no way this is the end for him and Electra.
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B&B Spoilers: Brooke Sticks by RJ
Now, I feel like RJ is not going to be as mature about this because he gets a warning from his dad, Ridge, that he doesn’t need to bring his personal stuff in and let it interfere with the workday. So, it looks like during Ridge and RJ’s talk, Steffy may be there as well. I’m sure if Brooke is, she will defend anything that RJ does. This is how she operates. So, understandably, that’s her kid.
And in separate scenes, Will and Ivy both tell Electra what they think. I’m guessing Will tells Electra that Dylan is indeed taking her first paycheck, packing up, and moving out. So, Will has met the ultimatum that Electra hands him, but Ivy is not going to tolerate this. She despises Will.
And again, I think this is back to him being a Spencer and her having frustrating past where she didn’t win either Wyatt or Liam in the end. So Ivy tells Electra, “I want you to say, I’m with RJ now.” And then she’s, you know, turning on her bully personality and says, “I repeat, I am with RJ,” trying to force her to say this. And poor Electra, I say poor Electra, she’s pushy when it comes to other people, but I do feel bad for her in this instance.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Ivy Bullys Electra
Electra is looking super sad and really stressed because her aunt Ivy is absolutely bullying at her and turning her horrible behavior onto her niece who she claims to love. And so Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire) may overhear this or see Electra upset and that could be what prompts her to finally tell the terrible truth about what Ivy has done.
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Meanwhile, one of the models says to RJ that they know he’s off the market because he only wants Electra. And then RJ says what he wants is to save Electra from any more heartbreak at the hands of Will Spencer.
B&B Spoilers Thursday, April 16th: Daphne Asks Carter For Advice
Thursday, April 16th, we’ve got Daphne asking for Carter Walton‘s (Lawrence Saint-Victor) advice. She’s frustrated that Ivy is lying and scheming and broke up Will and Electra and Ivy hurt her niece with her manipulations. Now, Carter told Daphne before to stay out of it before.
But because it’s still weighing on her, Carter may tell her, you know, do what you think is right. Follow your conscience. RJ and Ivy form an alliance. I mean, they’ve already been cooking up schemes together on Bold and the Beautiful.
They both want Electra to forget about Will and start something with RJ, so we could have Ivy continuing to pressure Electra and RJ also doing a hard sell on her choosing him.
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Friday, April 17th: Ivy Exposed on Bold and the Beautiful
Friday, April 17th, we are gonna find out finally why RJ dislikes Will so much and the root of his bad attitude. Now, I’m betting that RJ’s dislike has more to do with Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and his history with Ridge. But when RJ first came to town, remember, he and Will made a gentleman’s agreement to not carry over the rivalry from their dads.
And frankly, RJ isn’t even making an effort. So, he’s upset about Bill calling him, you know, dirty dollar bill. And then there was the Eric Forrester (John McCook) design stuff. So, honestly, I feel like RJ’s really a chip off the old Ridge block because he’s pushy, he’s aggressive, and thinks he’s right about everything.
Bold Spoilers: Daphne Tells Electra the Truth
Plus, Daphne finally tells Electra that she needs to know what really happened to her relationship with Will. That happens on Friday. Ivy is finally exposed. Of course, Electra is going to be devastated when Daphne explains that Ivy swiped the letter that she left for Will.
And on top of that, replaced it with the broken necklace, which was an accident, not some sort of vandalism breakup sign. And she did it to mislead Electra into thinking that Will had dumped her.
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With tears in her eyes, Electra is going to demand Ivy tell her where is her letter. Now, if Electra and Will had just had some plain language communication, this could have all been sorted out already.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Electra & Will Rage at Ivy
Plus, by Friday, Electra and Will confront Ivy together, and she looks quite taken aback. Chances are that she’s going to defend her actions, saying she was looking out for Electra, doing what’s best, because Will’s not good enough for her. I expect Ivy to throw blame at Dylan and Will, the not proper stuff, you know. And I do wonder if Dylan’s gonna tell Will that Ivy bullied her and then encouraged her to use their split to take advantage and snatch Will for herself.
So, Electra and Will are going to be fuming at Ivy. And I really want Will to tell Electra he saw her kissing RJ because she was just doing it again this week. And this is all being set up to facilitate Ivy’s exit because Ashleigh Brewer is out on maternity leave. So we’re going to say goodbye very soon to Electra’s meddlesome aunt.
Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: RJ Forrester – Ridge Forrester
Week of April 20th-24th: May Sweeps Begins on B&B
Then the week of April 20th through the 24th. We have the beginning of May sweeps. It starts on Thursday, April 23rd and carries all the way through May 20th. Ridge and Steffy are fretting over Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) as she and Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) get closer and make plans for their future. Now, what I’m worried about is Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) in light of May sweeps coming and I don’t put anything past her.
The launch of Logan is going to also come in May sweeps, which again starts on Thursday. So, we should see Eric back on screen for that as well. I expect Brooke to continue harassing Katie Logan (Heather Tom) over the designs that Logan paid for. And I know fans are heavily divided on this. But Katie was stating legal truths to Brooke. So, I don’t think in any court of law that they would prevail. Possibly in the court of public opinion, though.
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Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Dylan Moves On
We’re going to see Dylan moving on with her life. I wonder if she might wind up being Deke Sharpe’s (Harrison Cone) roommate. That would be kind of cute, at least in the short term, because you can’t find an apartment in LA in a day. But they may gloss over that. And speaking of Deacon, Christian Weissmann is back as his ex Remy Pryce.
We’ve seen him already this week and he is on contract status now at Bold and he has a secret connection to somebody who is already on the screen and given some hints that the actor dropped in an interview basically that the person he’s connected to is also kind of diabolical. My guess is that he is either Sheila’s grandson or maybe a secret son of Bill. He hasn’t had a fully grown adult child show up in a little while. He’s overdue, right?
RJ’s about to find out he’s got no chance with Electra. Sheila is still heartbroken. She’s down but not out. Will and Electra’s heads are spinning from the reveal of Ivy’s scheme, and they should be on the path to reconciliation. And we’re going to see if the reveal of what Ivy did improves or worsens RJ’s attitude towards Will.
Created by Peter Craig and based on the 2009 book by Dennis Tafoya, there are few crime dramas on Apple TV better than Dope Thief. This thought-provoking series follows Philly friends Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura) as they pose as DEA agents to commit crimes, only for their actions to catch up to them. Exactly one year ago, the series was a dominant force on the streaming charts, eventually becoming one of the best binge-watches on the platform with eight one-hour episodes available.
After starring in Dope Thiefand partnering with Jennifer Lawrencein the underrated Causeway, it’s now been confirmed that Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse star Henry will return for another collaboration with Apple Studios, this time leading the sports drama Running opposite Alien: Romulus alum Spike Fearn, which hails from The Way Back director Gavin O’Connor. Based on an original story by O’Connor and Bill Dubuque, with the latter best known for his co-creation of the hit series Ozark, Running will follow the ups and downs in the life of a high school running prodigy, who is “on the hunt for greatness as he uses his gifts to outrun his past and find a family.”
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“I started thinking about building a story around a homeless kid who doesn’t have a place in the world. No love. No friends. No family. The only home he knows is the streets,” O’Connor said previously about creating the story. “It felt like a great place to begin a character’s journey and tell an underdog story about the human spirit.” Joining Apple Studios in producing the project are Makeready and Nike, a perfect pairing for a series about running.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
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☢️Oppenheimer
🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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One of Apple’s Recent Hits Was an Oscar Winner
Apple and sports dramas seem to be a fruitful combination, that’s if 2025’s F1is anything to go by. Director Joseph Kosinski‘s fast-paced blockbuster was an enormous hit, becoming Apple Original Film’s highest-grossing theatrical release of all time and going on to earn an impressive four Academy Award nominations. At the most recent 98th ceremony, the film earned a nod in the coveted Best Picture category and even won the Oscar for Best Sound. Earning a huge $633 million from an eye-watering budget between $200 million and $300 million, Running will be dreaming of similar success.
Brian Tyree Henry is starring in Apple’s next project, Running. Stay tuned to Collider for more stories, and check out Henry in Dope Thief on Apple TV now.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their return to Australia; however, their children were noticeably absent, with a source citing “security” and the duchess putting her foot down on the matter.
The trip marks the Sussexes’ first visit since 2018 and follows their decision to step back as working royals in 2020.
During the visit, Prince Harry will participate in mental health-focused engagements, while Meghan is set to host a luxury retreat for women.
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Why Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Made An Australia Trip Without Their Kids
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According to insiders, Harry had hoped to bring Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet along with him and Meghan to Australia, inspired by the way his mother, Princess Diana, once included her young sons on royal tours.
However, the duchess is said to have taken a different stance. Sources claim she “wasn’t comfortable” with the idea, particularly due to concerns around security and maintaining a stable environment for the children.
“Security is always her number one concern,” one insider shared with journalist Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop, noting that “She wants them in a controlled environment, and that’s California.”
They further noted that while Meghan hates being away from her kids, it was necessary for them to stay behind in Montecito while she and Harry focus on work.
“She hates being away from them,” the source said. “Even short separations are hard for her, but she’s a working mother and has to pay the bills.”
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The Duke ‘Pushed’ For The Kids To Join Them On Tour, But Meghan Said ‘No’
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While the couple is said to discuss most decisions together, insiders suggest Meghan tends to take the lead when it comes to matters involving their children.
“Harry pushed for it,” the source continued. “But Meghan said no — and that was the end of it. They discuss everything, but on the kids, Meghan leads.”
They further noted that Harry’s idea of a family-focused trip was ultimately set aside in favor of what Meghan felt was best for them.
“He wanted a family moment,” the insider stated. “She wanted control — and she won.”
Prince Harry Champions Mental Health And Modern Fatherhood During Australia Visit
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So far, the Aussie trip has seen Harry focus on causes close to his heart. During engagements in Australia, the Duke combined his advocacy for mental health with his passion for sport.
In Melbourne, he spoke at the launch of a Movember report on the mental health of fathers, reflecting on his own experience as a parent.
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He emphasized the evolving nature of parenting, suggesting that each generation should strive to improve on the last.
“Even if you had the best upbringing in the world, the best parenting in the world, there’s still room for improvement,” he said.
While referencing his relationship with King Charles III, Harry shared his belief that children should grow to become “upgrades,” shaped by a rapidly changing world. He also encouraged fathers to speak openly about their struggles, challenging the long-held idea that vulnerability is a sign of weakness.
He explained: “For so many years, it has been seen as a weakness to stick your hands up. I find it’s the opposite. The more grief I get for talking about it, the more I want to stand up and talk about it. I know if I go quiet about it – what does that say to everyone else?”
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Prince Harry And Meghan Blend Charity And Business On Low-Key Australia Return
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Alongside his advocacy work, Harry took part in a training session with the Western Bulldogs and visited the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
There, he honored fallen service members, participating in a traditional smoking ceremony and paying tribute to troops, including those who died in Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, Meghan focused on her own professional interests during the trip, including filming a guest appearance on “MasterChef” Australia and reportedly exploring opportunities to expand her lifestyle brand in the region.
She is also set to appear at a women-only retreat in Sydney, where attendees have paid premium prices for the experience, including opportunities to meet her.
The trip marks the couple’s first visit to Australia since 2018, when they toured the country shortly after their wedding and drew large public crowds.
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This time, however, the tone is noticeably different. Now operating as private citizens after stepping back from royal duties in 2020, their visit combines charitable engagements with personal and commercial ventures.
Meghan Markle Turns Royal Style Into Shoppable Looks With New Partnership
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Meanwhile, Meghan is reportedly turning her fashion choices into a new business opportunity, partnering with an AI-driven styling platform called OneOff.
The collaboration allows fans to shop pieces inspired by outfits she has worn, particularly during her recent visit to Australia.
During a stop at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Meghan wore a designer dress by Karen Gee, paired with accessories and heels from high-end labels. According to the Daily Mail, the items were quickly featured on OneOff, complete with direct shopping links for users interested in recreating the look.
At another engagement at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, she stepped out in a coordinated suede outfit from St Agni, styled with additional designer pieces, many of which were also highlighted on the platform.
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However, not every item made the list. Notably absent were sentimental accessories like jewelry linked to Princess Diana, which Meghan has often been seen wearing
Forget peekaboo cutouts and thigh-high slits — celebs are all about showing some serious skin on the red carpet.
Wearing outfits with expertly placed floral appliqués, lace in just the right place, or deciding to simply free the nipple has been going on for years. Take Rihanna, for example. The mom-to-be made a splash at the CFDA Fashion Awards in 2014 when she arrived in an Adam Selman sheer gown — sans a bra.
Such was the case for Zoë Kravitz at the 2021 Met Gala. The actress wore a see-through Yves Saint Laurent gown made of mesh. While she topped a handful of “best dressed” lists, some negative comments on social media got under her skin.
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That same year, all eyes were on Megan Fox’s barely-there Mugler gown at the 2021 VMAs.
Actress Marta Pozzan also revealed her curves in a sheer lace Vaillant dress at the Daily Front Row’s Fashion Awards in April 2026. Her look was finished with a peplum waist.
Keep scrolling to see the most scantily clad red carpet looks of all time.
Having completed nearly a month in theaters worldwide, Project Hail Maryrecently passed the coveted $500 million milestone at the global box office. The movie is on track to overtake its spiritual precursor, The Martian, in the coming days after having already surpassed the title domestically. Both sci-fi epics were based on bestselling novels by Andy Weir and scripted by Drew Goddard. The Martian received a Best Picture nod at the Oscars a decade ago, after grossing $630 million worldwide. Project Hail Mary has maintained an even higher Rotten Tomatoes score than that film, and is poised for awards season success as well. It’s now sitting at a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to the 91% of The Martian. Over the course of its run, Project Hail Mary has overtaken several past sci-fi epics, many of which were equally well-received.
For instance, this past weekend, it overtook the lifetime worldwide box-office haul of War for the Planet of the Apes, directed by Matt Reeves. It had previously passed Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar and the Will Smith-led dystopian epic I Am Legend. In its fourth week of release, Project Hail Mary overtook one of the best-reviewed sci-fi franchise-starters of the last two decades. The movie in question was released in 2009, but we aren’t talking about James Cameron‘s Avatar. That year saw the release of another sci-fi hit that coincidentally featured Zoe Saldaña in the cast.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
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The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
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You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
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Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Here’s How Much ‘Project Hail Mary’ Has Grossed at the Domestic Box Office
We’re talking, of course, about J.J. Abrams‘ Star Trek. The film grossed $257 million at the domestic box office, but it underperformed overseas for a worldwide haul of approximately $390 million. Project Hail Mary‘s domestic haul currently stands at $258 million. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie stars Ryan Gosling as the lead. Star Trek, on the other hand, starred Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, and the late Anton Yelchin alongside Saldaña. The movie was followed by two sequels, Star Trek Into Darkness, also directed by Abrams, and Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin. The movies were simply not successful enough in international markets to justify the long-rumored fourth installment. However, a sprawling new television universe overseen by Alex Kurtzman is thriving on Paramount+.
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Release Date
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March 15, 2026
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157 minutes
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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
Blake Lively is reportedly still hopeful that she will be invited to Taylor Swift‘s wedding to Travis Kelce despite the strain their relationship has suffered in recent times.
The “Blank Space” singer has reportedly sent out save-the-dates, but most likely didn’t send one to the “Gossip Girl” star after being dragged into her legal battle.
It comes amid Blake Lively’s legal battle with Justin Baldoni, where a judge dismissed 10 out of her 13 claims against him, including sexual harassment.
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Blake Lively Is Still Expecting An Invitation From Taylor Swift, Sources Claim
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Despite reports suggesting Lively and Swift are no longer on speaking terms, the “A Simple Favor” actress is said to still be confident she will be invited to the pop star’s wedding to Travis Kelce.
Both stars used to be very good friends, but their relationship reportedly tanked after Swift was pulled into her ongoing court case with Baldoni.
Yet, insiders claim that she’s convinced the singer would invite her regardless and is patiently waiting.
“Blake is totally optimistic,” a source said, according to a report. “She keeps going back to the beginning. She was around when Taylor and Travis first got together — she feels like part of their story.”
The source added that while Lively remains “hopeful,” she may be the only person “who thinks this invite is coming.”
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The Actress Feels Her Presence Is ‘Essential’ For Her Former Best Pal’s Wedding
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Lively was still close friends with Swift when the pop star and Kelce first got together, and even accompanied the singer to watch him play the 2024 Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. New York Jets game in October 2023.
Noting this, the insider went further to explain that despite media reports of the strained relationship, Lively sees herself as “inner circle,” and her presence at the nuptials as a must-have.
“She sees herself as inner circle,” the source said. “Not optional — essential.”
Meanwhile, it appears Swift doesn’t share the same sentiment and would like to keep her distance from Lively, especially because of her ongoing legal issues.
The Singer Is Being ‘Incredibly Careful’ About Who She Invites To Her Wedding
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After Judge Lewis Liman dismissed most of her claims against Baldoni, Lively took to her Instagram account to share a lengthy statement saying she plans to fight it out till the end and was doing it for other victims who might not have the opportunity to speak up.
However, according to reports, this is something the Grammy winner doesn’t want, especially with her big day approaching. Swift allegedly wants all the legal drama wrapped up and done before the wedding.
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“People around Taylor aren’t so sure,” the insider told journalist Rob Shuter. “They don’t see Blake as a must-have guest.”
“There’s a lot of baggage right now,” they added. “And Taylor is being incredibly careful about her guest list.”
Taylor Swift Decided Not To Invite Blake Lively And Reynolds A Long Time Ago
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A source previously told the journalist that Swift is carefully watching how things develop and doesn’t want to be involved in the case again, while another source emphasized that Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, will not be invited to Swift’s wedding.
“They are not invited. Period,” the insider said. “Taylor wants a drama-free day, and she no longer trusts Blake or Ryan.”
Swift was also said to be feeling “exposed and violated” after her texts with Lively were exposed due to the case, and concluded not to invite the couple a long time ago.
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“There’s been an emotional gap for a long time,” a source noted. “Rebuilding trust doesn’t feel possible right now.”
Inside Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding Plans
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Meanwhile, reports suggest Swift’s wedding is slated to go down over the 4th of July weekend.
It’s unclear what the lineup of the event is, as everything has been kept hush-hush, but the lovebirds are seemingly going for a rather small gathering with 150 guests.
According to Us Weekly, these include “many celebrities” like Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Emma Stone, the Haim sisters, Zoë Kravitz, Patrick and Brittany Mahomes, and Miles and Keleigh Teller.
A source told the news outlet that Swift and Kelce had “gone back and forth between inviting everyone and keeping it small and private,” adding that they settled on scaling it down and “It’s no longer going to be a massive blowout.”
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The wedding will reportedly be “traditional” with the singer’s father walking her down the aisle, coupled with every other practice like the father- daughter dance.
“Taylor loves those emotional, meaningful moments, and Travis [is] on the same page,” the source revealed.
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