The fiercest debate surrounding Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour has centered on who was removed, who left, and who said what. 

However, according to a new revelation from Robert Kraft, a significant part of the story had been unfolding behind closed doors long before the controversy hit the public eye. 

As Macklemore’s challenge dominated headlines and social media feeds, Kraft disclosed that Sheeran had already been working on a multimillion-dollar humanitarian initiative.

As Macklemore’s challenge to Kraft spread online this week, many assumed it marked the beginning of a conversation about financial support for Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict. Kraft, however, says that discussion had started much earlier.

In a statement posted on Instagram, the Gillette Stadium owner said Ed Sheeran had privately asked him to match a $2 million donation for humanitarian relief efforts in the region. 

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“I have dedicated much of my life to building bridges between all people. I believe deeply that all lives are worth protecting,” Kraft wrote. 

He then explained that Sheeran had asked him to match his contribution “to aid in the region to fight this humanitarian crisis.”

Kraft also indicated that the initiative may not stop there. “Ed now plans to reach out to other venue owners and our goal is to continue to work together to build bridges,” he added. 

The statement further noted his longstanding support for programs designed to bring Palestinians and Israelis together to “build businesses, create jobs, and forge relationships.”

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Sheeran Tour Controversy Erupted After Macklemore Turned The Stage Into A Political Flashpoint

The whole controversy that would eventually engulf the Loop Tour began in a very public setting, in front of thousands of fans at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The Blast reported that during his opening set on September 4, Macklemore used the platform to voice support for Palestinians, a move that immediately generated attention far beyond the concert itself. 

According to the report, the rapper shouted “Free Palestine” from the stage and performed his protest song “Hind’s Hall,” which has become closely associated with his advocacy on the issue. 

The performance quickly triggered backlash from groups that had already criticized Macklemore for his long-running activism regarding Israel and Palestine. 

The Israeli-American Council reportedly launched efforts to have him removed from the tour, while venues, including Gillette Stadium, began expressing concerns about future appearances. 

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Within days, Ed Sheeran was forced to remove Macklemore from the remaining dates of the Loop Tour.

Macklemore Speaks Out After Being Booted From Ed Sheeran’s Tour

Rather than focus on the controversy surrounding his departure, Macklemore attempted to redirect attention toward Palestinians living through the conflict.

Taking to Instagram, the 43-year-old wrote, “With everything that has happened over the last 48 hours, I want to bring the conversation back to where it belongs: to the Palestinian people who are still being killed, still living under military occupation, and still fighting for their freedom.”

Macklemore also announced that he would donate all of his net earnings from the tour to six organizations supporting Palestinians and directly appealed to Kraft.

“I invite Robert Kraft to match my donation,” he wrote, adding, “Whatever we disagree about, perhaps we can agree on this: Palestinian lives are worth protecting.”

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Macklemore expanded on that message in another statement, writing, “A Palestinian life is no less valuable than any other life on this earth.”

Sheeran Says Macklemore’s Removal Was ‘Not My Decision’

Amid the controversy, Ed Sheeran eventually broke his silence and attempted to explain how the situation had unfolded behind the scenes.

According to the singer, the decision to remove Macklemore did not originate with him. In a statement addressing the controversy, he wrote, “Macklemore coming off tour was the promoter’s decision, it was not mine.” He further explained: “Macklemore’s contract for the tour was with the promoter, not me.” 

Sheeran said he spent days trying to find a solution that would satisfy everyone involved. The “Shape of You” singer explained he had been attempting to mediate between venue owners, promoters, and Macklemore while keeping the tour intact. 

One major obstacle was that several stadiums reportedly said they would not host the concerts if Macklemore remained on the lineup. 

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Sheeran emphasized that his focus was on preserving the tour while maintaining relationships with all parties involved. He said he spent the week “trying to build bridges” amid the growing dispute. 

Ed Sheeran Tour Faces Mass Exit As Fellow Artists Rally Behind Macklemore

If Sheeran hoped his statement would calm tensions, the opposite happened. The fallout expanded beyond Macklemore’s removal and began affecting the rest of the tour lineup.

In the days that followed, The Blast reported that opening acts Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe, and Irish folk group Beoga all withdrew from upcoming tour dates in solidarity with Macklemore. 

Finneas was among the first artists to address the situation publicly. In a statement shared online, the Grammy-winning musician wrote, “I have decided not to perform on the remaining dates of the Loop Tour. I stand with Macklemore and with the Palestinian people.” 

Graham followed with a statement of his own, explaining that he could not continue with the tour under the circumstances. The Danish singer expressed support for Palestinians and indicated that remaining on the lineup no longer aligned with his personal position on the issue.

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Rowe also announced his departure, while Beoga confirmed they would no longer participate in the upcoming shows.

For men facing a prostatectomy or working through recovery from prostate surgery or radiation, pelvic floor training is increasingly showing up as part of the roadmap back to bladder control and sexual function. App-connected trainers like the kGoal Boost for Men are positioning themselves at the intersection of prostate cancer recovery, sexual health and aging. What started as a clinical afterthought is turning into a consumer segment with a clear commercial arc, and the evidence base for post-surgery continence recovery is what’s anchoring it.

What’s Happening

The kGoal Boost for Men is a sit-on-top biofeedback device paired with a mobile app, currently listed at $179. Its manufacturer markets it as “purpose-built to help you perform both Kegel and Down Training exercises consistently,” aimed at men strengthening bladder-control muscles, recovering from prostate surgery or working on erectile function and stamina.

The device is non-insertable and used fully clothed, with an app that gamifies contractions and tracks strength, endurance and control over time. Customer reviews on the product page include men using it after radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, along with clinicians describing it as a biofeedback tool for patients with either weak or high-tone pelvic musculature.

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That clinical framing lines up with mainstream medical guidance. Cleveland Clinic recommends men perform 10 Kegels three times per day, for 30 total, and notes the exercises “can be beneficial for people who are preparing for prostate cancer surgery (prostatectomy) or after prostate-altering procedures to improve incontinence.” UCLA Health advises a target of “20 Kegel exercise three to four times each day” for men recovering from prostate treatment.

Why It’s Happening

Three forces are converging.

First, the clinical evidence has caught up to the marketing. kGoal cites a 2009 study that “tracked men after prostate surgery and found that those who performed guided pelvic floor exercises regained continence significantly faster, with 88 percent achieving control within 3 months compared to 56 percent in the control group.” A 2004 study by Dorey et al. of 55 men with erectile dysfunction found 40 percent regained normal function and 34.5 percent saw improvement after six months. A 2014 study by Pastore et al. reported 82.5 percent of men gained control over premature ejaculation after 12 weeks of pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Second, the addressable market is enormous and growing. UCLA Health notes that after prostate cancer surgery or radiation, incontinence “is a very common side effect.” As prostate cancer diagnoses continue and surgical volume holds steady, the pool of men actively looking for a recovery tool refreshes each year.

“This device is very user friendly and a great alternative for patients in the clinic that want to build connection to their muscles for either high tone, muscle weakness or both.”
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Third, the stigma is cracking. Cleveland Clinic’s instructions describe how to isolate the muscles, telling readers to “imagine that you’re trying to close the openings to stop yourself from peeing or passing gas,” in the same plain-language register now used for any other men’s health category. When mainstream health systems normalize the anatomy, the retail category follows.

What Could Be Next

Expect the men’s pelvic floor category to move along three tracks over the next 12 to 24 months, and each has a decision point for readers.

Prescription-adjacent positioning. Devices like the kGoal Boost are already being handed to patients by clinicians as a between-visit tool. The next step is formal integration into post-prostatectomy recovery protocols, which would push app-connected trainers from “consumer wellness” into something closer to durable medical equipment. Reader action. If you or a family member has prostate surgery scheduled, ask the urologist or pelvic floor physical therapist specifically whether a biofeedback device is part of the recovery plan, and whether it can be initiated before surgery rather than only after. UCLA Health’s guidance is explicit that Kegels should not be done while a catheter is in place, so timing matters.

Price compression and competition. The $179 price point sits above disposable-habit territory but well below clinical equipment. As more entrants arrive, expect bundled subscriptions, HSA/FSA eligibility pitches and lower-cost non-app alternatives. Reader action. Before buying, decide whether you actually want the biofeedback loop. Both Cleveland Clinic and UCLA Health are clear that Kegels require no equipment. UCLA Health notes “You do not need any special equipment.” Pay for a device only if you’ve tried unguided Kegels and struggled to confirm you’re engaging the right muscles.

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Broader men’s health framing. Marketing will increasingly bundle prostate recovery with erectile function, ejaculatory control and “core stability,” widening the buyer beyond post-surgery patients to younger men. The evidence base is uneven across those claims. The strongest data is on post-prostatectomy continence, with softer data on sexual performance. Reader action. Match the product claim to the study behind it. Ask a healthcare professional before starting, as Cleveland Clinic recommends, especially if you have pelvic pain or high-tone pelvic floor muscles, where standard Kegel routines can make symptoms worse.

The takeaway for anyone in recovery is straightforward. Pelvic floor training for men is transitioning from an unmentioned homework assignment into a purchasable, trackable product category. Whether you buy the hardware or not, the underlying exercise has real clinical backing, and the smartest move is to start the habit now, device optional.

THREE SIGNALS TO WATCH
1. Whether app-connected pelvic floor trainers begin appearing on standard HSA/FSA eligibility lists in the next benefits cycle.
2. Movement off the current $179 kGoal Boost price point, either through direct discounting or lower-cost competitors entering retail.
3. New peer-reviewed trials updating the 2004 Dorey, 2009 post-prostatectomy and 2014 Pastore findings with app-based biofeedback cohorts.

Taylor Sheridan is best-known for creating some of the biggest shows of the last decade, especially his magnum opus, the Paramount+ series Yellowstone. His work for the big screen, however, is just as formidable. Sheridan is known for his American Frontier trilogy, comprising three neo-Westerns — Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River. While the first two were directed by other filmmakers — Denis Villeneuve and David Mackenzie, to be precise — Sheridan considers Wind River to be his directorial debut. He has directed two other movies as well. The first was a low-budget horror film that he has mostly disowned, and the second was a neo-Western that became a victim of Warner Bros.’ infamous Project Popcorn.

This was when the studio decided to release every film on its 2021 slate day-and-date on HBO Max and in theaters. While some films, such as Godzilla vs. Kong and Dune, did surprisingly well at the box office despite being simultaneously available on streaming, others weren’t as lucky. Sheridan’s Wind River follow-up fell into the second category. The Oscar-nominated writer-director rounded up an impressive cast for the film, headlined by Angelina Jolie and also featuring Aidan Gillen, Jon Bernthal, and Nicholas Hoult. The movie didn’t set the box office on fire, but it appears to have found an audience at home thanks to a recent release on Netflix.

Taylor Sheridan’s Empire Is Expanding Beyond Paramount+

According to Netflix’s latest viewership report, the movie in question — Those Who Wish Me Dead — finished fifth on the top 10 list, which was topped by Tyler Perry‘s Why Did I Get Married Again? Those Who Wish Me Dead accumulated 4.3 million views for the week of September 7 to September 13, outpacing animated hits such as KPop Demon Hunters and Shrek. It did, however, fall one spot below fellow Project Popcorn victim The Little Things. The psychological thriller, starring Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto, scored 4.4 million views during the same week.

The Little Things and Those Who Wish Me Dead grossed around $30 million and $20 million, respectively, during their theatrical runs, and are currently available for a wider audience to check out on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another legal headache from behind bars, this time involving attorneys representing him in a civil case.

Three lawyers have asked a federal court for permission to stop representing the music mogul, claiming he owes a significant amount in legal fees and has become difficult to work with.

However, Diddy strongly disputes their account of events, maintaining that money is not the real problem and claims he decided to change lawyers after being billed for charges he never approved.

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Three attorneys from Sher Tremonte LLP, Michael Tremonte, Erica Wolff, and Katie Renzler, are seeking to withdraw from Diddy’s civil case against Nexstar Media, Ariel Mitchell, and Courtney Burgess.

According to TMZ, the lawyers claim Diddy has failed to settle a “substantial balance of attorney’s fees” along with other expenses connected to their work. They alleged that his last payment was made more than six months ago and that he remains significantly behind on what he owes.

Money is not their only complaint. The attorneys also described Diddy as “unreasonably difficult” to work with and accused him of failing to cooperate. They maintain that communication between both sides has deteriorated to the point that they no longer want to continue representing him.

The dispute adds another complication for Diddy as he serves his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey. He was sentenced to just over four years after being convicted on two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

The Rapper Blasted His Former Lawyers, Claiming They Were ‘Overcharging’ Him

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Diddy has rejected the claims that his attorneys simply want out because he refused to pay them. Instead, he claims the disagreement stems from charges that he believes should never have appeared on his legal bills.

Through spokesperson Juda Engelmayer, Diddy told The Blast that he personally decided it was time to find different representation.

“I made the decision to switch lawyers because I won’t let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved,” he said.

The music mogul described the disagreement as “strictly a business matter.” He also argued that claims surrounding unpaid fees are part of a larger dispute over expenses he says he did not authorize.

His position differs sharply from that of the attorneys, who accuse him of deliberately failing to meet his financial obligations to them. A judge will ultimately have to decide whether the three lawyers can withdraw from the ongoing civil case.

He Could Still Face Charges In Connection With Tupac’s Murder

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Diddy’s current legal problems may not be the only ones he has to worry about. Prosecutors have not completely ruled out the possibility of charges connected to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur if new evidence emerges.

Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson told TMZ there is currently not enough evidence to bring charges against anyone else in the case. However, he explained that prosecutors could reconsider if additional information becomes available.

The comments followed Duane “Keefe D” Davis’ murder conviction. During his trial, jurors heard recordings in which Davis alleged that Diddy had offered $1 million to have Tupac and Suge Knight killed. Diddy has consistently denied being involved in the rapper’s death.

A source close to the music mogul previously insisted that “Diddy had absolutely nothing to do with the Tupac murder. He did not pull the trigger or set it up.” For now, prosecutors have not charged him in connection with the killing, and Wolfson stressed that any additional charges would depend on new emerging evidence.

The Rapper’s Daughters Move On With Their Lives As He Cools Off In Prison

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While Diddy remains behind bars, his 19-year-old twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie Combs,  continue to build their own identities.

The sisters recently stepped out together at New York Fashion Week, attending LaQuan Smith’s spring/summer 2027 show at Brookfield Place.

The twins coordinated their outfits for the event, with D’Lila wearing red while Jessie opted for black.

They completed their similar looks with matching hairstyles and accessories and held hands as they entered the venue.

Diddy’s Twins Say Their ‘Journey Is Separate’ From Their Father’s: ‘His Press Is His Press’

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The rapper’s twins’ appearance at NYFW comes as they prepare to launch their own fashion brand, 12TWINTY1, a project they have reportedly been developing for three years.

Jessie explained that their interest in the industry goes way back, saying, “Ever since we were little, we’ve loved fashion.”

D’Lila has also made it clear that they do not want their father’s situation to define what they are building. “His press is his press, and our press is our press; our journey is separate,” she said, per Page Six.

As Diddy serves his prison sentence, the sisters appear focused on establishing a name for themselves through their shared passion for fashion.

Maddie Price has received plenty of gifts from fans, but one OnlyFans subscriber took generosity to another level.

The social media star tells The Blast her No. 1 subscriber sent her a staggering $400,000 so she could buy her dream Porsche 911 GT3 RS.

Price got the car she wanted, but its latest adventure didn’t exactly go according to plan. After losing control on a tree-lined road, her six-figure dream car ended up against a tree. Thankfully, Price walked away unharmed.

For Price, the Porsche meant considerably more than adding another expensive vehicle to her growing collection.

“I have one subscriber who has been unbelievably good to me, and he knew this car was the dream,” Price told The Blast. “So when he sent me the money to go get exactly the one I wanted, I honestly couldn’t believe it. I’d been working really hard for a long time, and that was the first moment I really felt like it was paying off.”

The $400,000 gift allowed Price to get the Porsche 911 GT3 RS she had been dreaming about. That made what happened next particularly painful.

The OF Star’s Porsche Ended Up Against A Tree

Price shared footage of the accident on Instagram, turning an expensive mishap into a joke at her own expense.

The reel begins with footage from two months earlier showing Price admiring the gray Porsche at a dealership.

“I’m gonna buy my dream $400k supercar & prove women can drive too,” she wrote over the clip.

The video then jumps forward to Price behind the wheel on a tree-lined road. As the Porsche moves through the road, its rear swings out and the vehicle fishtails off the pavement before coming to a stop against a tree.

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Price was not injured. “I’m totally fine. The Porsche took it worse than I did,” she told The Blast. “That’s my baby, so I was definitely crushed when it happened. She’s already fixed and back where she belongs, though.”

Price also leaned into the irony of her original declaration. “Back to the kitchen I go,” she joked in the Instagram caption.

Maddie Price’s Followers Had Plenty To Say About The Crash

Price may have been able to laugh about the accident, but her followers weren’t going to let the moment pass without joining in.

The comments quickly filled with jokes about the crash and her initial promise to prove women could drive, although some followers defended her and pointed out that handling a high-performance vehicle requires experience.

“It’s actually quite impressive you managed to lose traction with this type of car,” one commenter wrote.

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Another joked, “Ohh she could drive, into a tree.”

A third offered a more sympathetic assessment, noting, “Men can’t magically drive either. It takes years of practice.”

The Porsche has since been repaired, according to Price, meaning the dramatic encounter with the tree did not permanently remove her dream car from her garage.

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Her Porsche Is Only Part Of A $3 Million Car Collection

The wrecked Porsche may have an unusually memorable origin story, but it is far from the only noteworthy vehicle Maddie Price owns.

Earlier this year, Price showed off a car collection valued at roughly $3 million.

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The garage includes multiple Porsche GT3 RS models, a custom pink Porsche 911, a Lamborghini and two lifted Mercedes-AMG G 63 4×4² trucks.

Her tastes also extend beyond expensive supercars. Price owns motorcycles, a Honda Acty and a tiny Suzuki Cappuccino worth around $4,000.

That unusual mix has attracted attention from car enthusiasts online. Complex reported in April that the inexpensive Japanese Cappuccino had become one of the most talked-about vehicles in her collection despite sharing garage space with cars worth dramatically more.

Price’s love of cars has become a significant part of her social media identity, alongside the subscription content that helped finance her lifestyle.

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Maddie Price Insists Her ‘Car Girl’ Image Isn’t For Show

An expensive collection naturally comes with skeptics. Price has faced speculation over whether the vehicles appearing throughout her social media content actually belong to her or are simply being used to cultivate an online image.

She previously shut down those questions when discussing her collection.

“I think people expect the car girl thing to be performative,” Price told InTouch Weekly. “But I can tell you the torque specs on every single one of mine. I picked the colors. I sat at the dealership. I signed the paperwork. These are mine.”

That claim matches how Price presents herself online, where cars remain a defining part of her public persona. Her social profiles describe her interests in cars and lifestyle content, and her collection has continued to generate attention beyond her OnlyFans audience.

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Ke Huy Quan is recalling a bizarre encounter with a fellow actor at an awards ceremony where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the acclaimed movie “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

According to Quan, the well-known star told him he would not win after he made a silly face while taking a selfie with him. Quan ultimately took home the award, becoming the first Asian actor to win in the category.

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In his recently published memoir, Quan shared details for the first time about an incident at the 2023 SAG Awards, where he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”

“I spotted a well-known actor I’d respected for years standing right behind me,” Quan wrote in his memoir, Never Say Die. “Without thinking too much about it, I asked if we could take a picture together. I held the phone out between us, angled it back toward our faces, and leaned in.”

The Selfie Took A Turn With A ‘Stupid Face’ Dig

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However, when Quan made one of his silly faces while taking the selfie, the actor, whom he did not name, responded with a cutting remark.

“He shook his head and added, ‘You’re not going to win tonight with that stupid face,’” Quan recalled.

At that moment, Quan brushed off the remark and decided to enjoy the rest of the show.

Quan Had The Last Laugh After His SAG Awards Win

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At that moment, Quan brushed off the remark and decided to enjoy the rest of the show.

Eventually, his name was called as the winner, leaving him momentarily stunned as the crowd erupted in applause.

“For a second, I didn’t move,” Quan recalled. “Then I stood, that familiar disbelief rushing back in. I walked to the stage and accepted the award, feeling the weight of it settle into my hands.”

After receiving the award and returning to his seat, Quan remembered the actor’s comment and felt a surge of pride.

“I went back to my seat, holding the statue, and smiled to myself. I’d won with that stupid face. I wasn’t going to let someone else’s comment touch that night. It was too big for me,” he shared.

The Actor Was The First Asian Star To Win The Award

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At that year’s SAG Awards, Quan not only won the award for the first time but also became the first Asian actor to win in the category.

The moment left him deeply emotional, but he also used it to honor other Asian performers in Hollywood, including fellow nominees Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, and Hong Chau.

“I recently was told that if I were to win tonight, I would become the very first Asian actor to win in this category,” the actor said onstage. “When I heard this, I quickly realized that this moment no longer belongs to just me; it also belongs to everyone who has asked for change.”

Everything Everywhere All At Once Sequel Remains Unlikely

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For fans still hoping for a sequel to “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” the prospect remains unlikely, based on comments from cast and crew.

At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, Michelle Yeoh, who played lead character Evelyn Wang, appeared to rule out a follow-up.

“We would just be doing the same thing,” she told Variety at the time, as PopSugar reported.

A year earlier, directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert also dismissed the idea and refuted a report claiming a potential sequel would focus on parents being “radicalized” by social media.

“Don’t even remember making this joke,” the filmmakers wrote in a tweet. “Must have been back in March when the idea of a sequel was especially comically far-fetched to us.”

The ladies of Dancing With the Stars season 35 are bringing the moves — and competition — to the ballroom.

ABC’s two-night premiere concluded on Wednesday, September 16, with the female celebrity contestants each dancing to a Billboard No. 1 hit from their birth year. Similar to night one on Tuesday, September 15, the judges did not hold back when it came to delivering honest feedback and scores.

“We’re all very excited to see what this cast can do, but we also want to leave room for growth, so remember that as the scores come out,” Carrie Ann Inaba shared at the top of the show before giving Jan Ravnik and Tatyana Ali a 4 out of 10. “We want you to earn every point of those scores.”

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Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas wowed the judges with one of the highest scores of the night, while Ciara Miller and Brandon Armstrong’s foxtrot left them near the bottom of the leaderboard.

At the end of the night, the votes were counted and cohosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro revealed Sarah Jane Nader and pro partner Hailey Bills were eliminated from the competition.

Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll down for a complete breakdown of each couple’s scores from the second night of season 35’s premiere:

The X-Men‘s Master of Magnetism is in a bit of a strange spot right now. As the MCU assembles its X-Men for Jake Schreier‘s much-anticipated first mutant movie in 2028, Magneto was surprisingly left out of the picture. Instead, the focus of casting has been on the younger heroes, like Jean Gray (Sadie Sink) and Cyclops (Kit Connor), who’ll join Christopher Abbott‘s Charles Xavier and likely tangle with Adam Driver, who was instead tapped to play Nathaniel Millbury, another name for Mister Sinister. In live-action, at least, that leaves one of the series’ most iconic characters up in the air after Ian McKellen reprises the role in Avengers: Doomsday, with an eye towards future installments as the point to introduce a new iteration.

Marvel Comics similarly has Magneto taking a bit of a back seat at the moment during the new DNX crossover. The special event sees the X-Men teaming up with the Fantastic Four to help save the veteran mutant from a mysterious condition that has left him in a dire state, all while confronting a major threat from 3K, led by an older version of Beast, who seeks to unleash the X-virus upon the world. As both groups act upon what they learned from the dark future of the Age of Revelation, the latest issue of the X-Men comics breaks off for a telekinetic showdown for the ages with one of 3K’s members and one of the most powerful telepaths around, Cassandra Nova. The spiritual opposite of Xavier, given form by the professor’s overwhelming potential, she’s a threat that few telepaths, let alone other mutants, could stand against, but Jed McKay and Netho Diaz‘s run has a strong candidate to step in and succeed Magneto at such a crucial time.

Spoilers ahead for X-Men #37

Cassandra Nova Meets Her Match in Magneto’s Spiritual Successor

Issue #37 finds Quentin Quire going “brain-to-brain” with Cassandra, and while he talks a big game, he quickly backs it up with a showcase of skills in the mindscape. While his opponent vomits bugs and summons Sentinels, the young mutant plays the classics by calling in the X-Men in a physical manifestation of their powers clashing together. In a particularly poignant moment, as they pit their ideals against one another, Quentin invokes Magneto and how the mutant grew to understand what it meant to truly protect his kind without affecting another. Like Magneto, he learned from past mistakes, now believing that “There is only the oppressed and the oppressor” and that genes do not decide who is greater.

Their battle feels like a collision between the old mutant supremacist Magneto and the reformed leader now fighting for a better future for everyone. Quentin counters Cassandra’s assertion that human extinction is the only way to save mutantkind, actively summoning the visage of his northern star as a reminder of how he was inspired to see the world and the people in it differently. His arc as a hero directly mimics his mentor, and it’s that determination to create a better tomorrow for mutants without any more oppression that allows him to overpower Cassandra and deliver a very fitting, vital blow. The fight doesn’t end in that moment, but it’s a symbolic victory and a passing of the torch to the next generation of heroes empowered by the efforts and ideals of those who came before.

X-Men #37 is now available for purchase. Stay tuned here at Collider for more on the latest Marvel Comics issues as they release each week.

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Jan Ravnik is not taking his return to Dancing With the Stars as a season 35 pro dancer for granted.

“I have never watched this show in my life,” Jan, 31, revealed to The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on Wednesday, September 16. “It wasn’t on my [mood] board. And I’m still a little bit shocked that I’m back.”

Jan joined the DWTS pro troupe for season 34 in 2025, after he was scouted by famed executive producer Deena Katz while he was performing as a backup dancer as part of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2024.

His casting proved to be controversial, in part because he has no prior ballroom experience. Veteran DWTS pro Maks Chmerkovskiy made headlines in October 2025 when he suggested that Jan had “absolutely no business being a pro on Dancing With the Stars.”

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Jan Ravnik’s drama with Maks Chmerkovskiy has rocked the Dancing With the Stars fandom. Maks criticized Jan’s first season on the show during an appearance on wife Peta Murgatroyd’s “The Penthouse With Peta” podcast. “I’m sorry, Jan has absolutely no business being a pro on Dancing With the Stars,” Maks said on the October 24 […]

“There’s zero foundation technique, quality, understanding of the partnership,” Maks, 46, said on the “Penthouse With Peta” podcast at the time. “Bro, I’m getting emotional. It is absurd, and this is unreal how blind we have to be and God forbid say what’s obviously there.”

In the end, Jan and his celebrity partner, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck, finished season 34 in ninth place after their week seven elimination.

“Just try to ignore the background noise happening around you. I learned that I’m a very patient person, which I didn’t know,” Jan told THR of what he has learned since joining DWTS. “It’s just to find ways to humble yourself, but still love yourself at the same time. This job, you need to humble yourself a lot.”

The pro dancer stressed that he’s discovered “a lot of things on the production side” that he’s carrying into his second season on DWTS, in which he is paired with Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actress Tatyana Ali.

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“All the pros, when they are coming into a show, they are [on] troupe before, so you’re learning the background; how the camera works, how the music department works, how they’re assigning your styles,” he explained. “When I went in, I just went with the flow. And now, I’m thinking back, I’m like, why the f*** did I have cha cha for week four on this song — I didn’t know that I was able to maybe talk with my partner and switch the song, or because I knew the things that she couldn’t do, but they were still pushing for the style, and I was like, ‘Oh s***!’”

He continued, “But now, this time around, the first thing that I did, I went to a studio with Tatyana. We went through a lot of styles, frame, out of frame, the fast speed, so I know what she’s good at. So then, at least if the style is coming, I can be like, ‘Hey, this is a suicide. We are not doing that for week two. We’re gonna do [this] for week five.’ Now I’m more comfortable, and put my foot down and be like, ‘Hey, we’re not doing that.’”

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Cher’s son, Elijah Blue Allman, has reportedly been indicted on a felony criminal mischief charge months after allegedly forcing his way into a New Hampshire woman’s home and smoking a cigarette on her couch. The indictment represents the latest development in a pair of criminal cases involving the 50-year-old musician, who was arrested twice within three days earlier this year.

Allman pleaded not guilty to charges related to the alleged home invasion. The proceedings have since been delayed while he receives treatment at New Hampshire State Hospital.

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A New Hampshire grand jury indicted Allman on a felony criminal mischief charge connected to the alleged March 1 incident in Windham, according to court records obtained by the Daily Mail. His arraignment on the newly indicted charge is scheduled for October 2.

An indictment indicates that a grand jury found sufficient probable cause for the charge to proceed. It is not a finding of guilt.

Allman previously pleaded not guilty to criminal mischief, burglary, and breach of bail charges stemming from the same incident. The criminal proceedings have been delayed while Allman undergoes treatment at New Hampshire State Hospital. He is also scheduled to face a competency hearing in November in connection with a separate case involving St. Paul’s School in Concord.

Competency proceedings determine whether a defendant can understand the criminal case and assist attorneys with a defense. They do not decide whether the defendant committed the alleged offenses.

Police Say He Broke Into An Occupied Home

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Windham police responded to a residence on March 1 after a woman reported that an unknown man had entered her home while she was still inside. The homeowner reportedly hid inside a closet and called 911. Authorities allege that Allman forced his way through a back door before sitting on the woman’s couch and smoking a cigarette. Police said he did not have permission to enter the residence.

According to PEOPLE, investigators alleged that Allman used loppers to force his way inside. Damage to the home, including the broken door and a burned rug, reportedly totaled more than $2,700. Police did not accuse Allman of stealing anything from the residence.

Allman was arrested and initially ordered held in preventive detention. The incident allegedly violated conditions imposed after his earlier release, resulting in an additional breach-of-bail charge.

The Arrest Came Days After An Alleged School Disturbance

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Allman’s Windham arrest occurred two days after police were called to St. Paul’s School, a private boarding school in Concord. Police said Allman had no known connection to the school and was reported as an unwanted visitor. The musician allegedly presented himself as the parent of a prospective student to gain access to the campus. Authorities said he later became belligerent inside the school’s dining hall.

According to the Associated Press, Allman was charged with two misdemeanor counts of simple assault, as well as criminal trespass and criminal threatening. He was also accused of disorderly conduct, which is classified as a violation rather than a crime under New Hampshire law.

Police alleged that Allman poked a student with his cane during the disturbance. Students also claimed he approached female students and attempted to start conversations before school security intervened.

Student Described The Scene After Police Arrived

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A student who witnessed the aftermath said multiple police vehicles arrived outside the dining hall. “I was walking through campus, and I saw the cop cars outside the dining hall,” the student told the Daily Mail. “At that point the guy [Allman] was sitting against a car, talking to police. It looked like he was handcuffed, and everything looked pretty calm.”

The student said friends who were inside the dining hall described Allman as behaving strangely before officers arrived. “What I do know, from a few of my girl friends, is that right before he was in the dining hall bothering people,” the student said. “He was right in front of a girls’ dorm, trying to get in. They slammed the door in his face.”

The witness also claimed Allman appeared to be looking for companionship but focused his attention on female students. “He was so weird. He wanted friends, I guess, but the only kids he was trying to talk to were girls,” the student recalled. “He kept hitting on all the girls. It was kind of scary for everyone.”

Allman Has A History Of Substance Abuse

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Allman is the only child Cher shares with her late second husband, musician Gregg Allman. He has publicly discussed struggling with substance abuse from a young age and undergoing multiple periods of rehabilitation.

In June 2025, Allman was hospitalized after reportedly being found unconscious in Joshua Tree, California. The health emergency was described as a suspected drug overdose. His health and substance abuse history have also been at the center of his mother’s efforts to establish a conservatorship over his estate.

Cher initially filed a conservatorship petition in December 2023, arguing that her son could not safely manage payments from a trust established by his late father. A judge denied her request for a temporary conservatorship in January 2024. Cher later dismissed that petition in September 2024 following private mediation. She filed another petition after Allman’s 2026 arrests, citing renewed concerns about his mental health, substance abuse, and finances.

In April, a judge again declined to establish an emergency temporary conservatorship, finding insufficient urgency while Allman remained hospitalized and could not access an upcoming trust payment.