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November 2022

Cameron Bure announced her exit from Hallmark Channel after more than a decade of working for the network, following former CEO Bill Abbott to his new venture, Great American Family. Months later, she opened up about her reasoning, ruffling a few feathers in the process.

“I knew that the people behind Great American Family were Christians that love the Lord and wanted to promote faith programming and good family entertainment,” Cameron Bure told The Wall Street Journal’s WSJ. Magazine in November 2022, adding that the network “will keep traditional marriage at the core” when asked about LGBTQ+ movies.

Her remarks caused controversy with fans and celebs alike, including JoJo Siwa, who publicly feuded with Cameron Bure earlier that year after calling the Full House alum the rudest celebrity she’d ever met.

“I would like to address my comments on Great American Family’s programming as reported in The Wall Street Journal. All of you who know me, know beyond question that I have great love and affection for all people. It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone. It saddens me that the media is often seeking to divide us, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies. But, given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised. We need Christmas more than ever,” Cameron Bure wrote in a statement amid the backlash. “I am a devoted Christian. Which means that I believe that every human being bears the image of God. Because of that, I am called to love all people, and I do. If you know me, you know that I am a person who loves fiercely and indiscriminately. My heart yearns to build bridges and bring people one step closer to God, to love others well, and to simply be a reflection of God’s huge love for all of us.”

She continued: “I have long wanted to find a home for more faith-based programming. I am grateful to be an integral part of a young and growing network. I had also expressed in my interview, which was not included, that people of all ethnicities and identities have and will continue to contribute to the network in great ways both in front of and behind the camera, which I encourage and fully support. I’ve never been interested in proselytizing through my storytelling, but in celebrating God’s greatness in our lives through the stories I tell. The God we serve is a wildly creative and loving God. He didn’t just capture a small part of my heart, He has captured all of my heart. He will be reflected in everything I do and say; in my family, my work and my interactions with people from all walks of life, God’s love and God’s compassion is front and center.”

Sweetin, meanwhile, seemingly backed Siwa after she clapped back at Cameron Bure’s “traditional marriage” remarks.

“You know I love you ❤️❤️,” Sweetin commented on Siwa’s Instagram post at the time.

The curious case of Heat 2 appears to have found some resolution. After years of speculation surrounding the plot, casting, financing, and filming of Michael Mann‘s adaptation of his sequel novel to his beloved crime epic, cast member Christian Bale confirmed that shooting will begin soon. While the rest of the details remain unknown, Heat 2 looks to be a showdown between Bale and Leonardo DiCaprio, a worthy parallel to the original film’s double-billing of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. One of the finest actors of his generation, Bale previously worked with Mann on one of the director’s less renowned films, Public Enemies. The 2009 ambitious crime drama, also starring Johnny Depp and Marion Cotillard, is carried by a sensational Bale as the taciturn FBI agent Melvin Purvis. His performance captures all the essential Mann hallmarks, proving that he is ready to take on the weight of Heat‘s legacy.

Christian Bale Gives a Brilliantly Subtle Performance in ‘Public Enemies’

When news first broke that Michael Mann would be directing another cops vs. criminals saga about the birth of the FBI and pursuit of John Dillinger (Depp) set in the Great Depression, everyone likely expected Heat 2.0. Rather than a guns-blazing, immaculately crafted, and operatic crime epic, audiences received Mann’s most off-kilter film, one that was slow, internalized, and experimental. At the very least, you could’ve counted on a gorgeous re-creation of the American Midwest in the ’30s, but instead, Mann opted for high-definition digital photography that washed out most of the color and beauty of the period architecture.

In most gangster movies, filmmakers are drawn towards the perverse charm of the outlaws evading and disrupting law enforcement. Going back to Manhunter, Mann has shown equal, if not more, interest in the side of justice, particularly addled men who share more commonalities with the crook than one would like to imagine. Notorious bank robber John Dillinger’s story would be a solid basis for generic crime dramas, but Mann’s account of this vulnerable period in America is a two-hander with Melvin Purvis and the FBI. Depp’s performance is effective, imbuing the prodigious figure with the striking presence of a modern-day legend, but the real star of Public Enemies is Bale, who gave a remarkably unshowy performance in a year in between the releases of The Dark Knight and his Oscar win for The Fighter.

Christian Bale Perfected the Michael Mann Character Archetype in ‘Public Enemies’

Known for his intense screen presence and committed method acting, Christian Bale is perfect for Michael Mann, but not in the way that you might suspect. The most unheralded aspects of Bale’s versatility are embedded in Public Enemies. The disjointed nature of the film is a product of actors seemingly operating in other movies, as is often the case for Depp and Cotillard. Bale, however, understands the heart of the story and Mann’s deconstruction of cops versus crooks narratives. Purvis is devoid of any notion of traditional heroism, as he appears to be driven by an ineffable source beyond his duties as an officer of the law. He is transfixed by shutting down Dillinger’s bootlegging as a means to preserve his worth and masculine excellence, one of Mann’s defining character traits. With the dawn of the FBI emerged a wave of new advanced technology like wire-tapping and fingerprint catalogs, and Purvis deploys these tactics to push his field into the future, similar to Mann’s groundbreaking formalism on the screen.

Despite being on the right side of the law, Purvis resembles the mission of Mann’s notable criminal figures, such as Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) from Heat and Vincent (Tom Cruise) in Collateral. His resolute nature towards a single objective and stripping out all distractions in life clouds his virtuous service to his country as something more sinister. It wouldn’t be a Mann film if the protagonist and antagonist didn’t have a kinship, as Dillinger and Purvis echo the dynamic between Neil and Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) in Heat, who treat their cat-and-mouse chase as an athletic competition. They should loathe each other, but deep down, there is a mutual reverence between Mann’s heroes and villains, with both sides blurring the line between good and evil. Purvis’ use of torture during interrogation and Dillinger’s charm and Robin Hood glorification by the public make you question what exactly defines a hero.

Christian Bale has already outlined the blueprint for the ideal Michael Mann character in Public Enemies, even if the film itself didn’t always support his superb work. No matter what side of the law Bale will occupy in the highly anticipated Heat 2, his body of work proves that his preternatural skills as an austere actor are destined to make the sequel stand on its own.

Public Enemies is available to rent or buy on VOD services.

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Release Date

July 1, 2009

Runtime

140 minutes

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Director

Michael Mann

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Writers

Ann Biderman, Michael Mann, Ronan Bennett

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Kevin Misher

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Ray Barone is a jerk. That’s not a criticism of Everybody Loves Raymond or how Ray Romano plays the character. The show is hilarious, and Romano is a gifted performer, but Ray Barone is written to be a dolt of a selfish husband who messes up week after week, angering his wife, Debra (Patricia Heaton), and making viewers laugh. He gets away with it, both with his family and us, because he tries to be better, even if he falls short.

Sometimes, Everybody Loves Raymond will switch things up and make Debra the one in the wrong, yet even then, rather than trying to understand, Ray often thinks only of himself or seeks to win. Such is the case with one of the sitcom’s funniest and most controversial episodes, “Bad Moon Rising”. In it, Ray is terrified of Debra’s PMS mood swings. Rewatching the episode so many years after its Season 4 debut in 2000 is a strange experience. The laughs are still there, and so is a level of uncomfortability that wouldn’t work today.

Patricia Heaton Won an Emmy for ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’s “Bad Moon Rising”

“Bad Moon Rising” centers on Deb is the throes of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Women being on their periods have often been used as a source of drama or even comedy in movies and TV. You’ve seen the examples, where a woman is reduced to a raging, terrifying monster one week a month. “Bad Moon Rising” is no different, yet what can’t be debated is how masterfully talented Patricia Heaton is. She gives it her all, resulting in an Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

The episode begins with Ray telling his friends, dad, Frank (Peter Boyle), and brother, Robert (Brad Garrett), to be quiet because Deb’s “not feeling good hormonally.” The man looks half scared to death, and we quickly see why. When she comes downstairs, Deb gives him crap for the messes he makes. Ray blames it all on “mood swings.” In the men’s minds, the solution is easy: give her medication. Later, Ray annoys Deb by surprising her with takeout for dinner when she’s already started cooking. Instead of Ray apologizing, it’s Deb who does. Ray, in his own way, tries to help by showing his wife the bottle of PMS pills he bought. It’s an insensitive move, one that’s even his adoring mother can’t accept when she quickly slaps Ray for acting like his father.

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Because Ray is so good at making things worse, when Deb goes out for a night away with Amy (Monica Horan), she comes back to Ray, accusing Debra of using her “lady’s days” to yell at him. At his wits’ end, he plays secret tapes he made of Debra’s mood swings to prove his point. This only causes Deb to cry and lash out at the man who’d rather tape record her than try to help make her life better. Having had enough, she rages with examples of all the stupid things Ray has done over the years. Ray falls to the ground and ends up backed into a corner, scared and shouting that he doesn’t know what to do.

Debra Barone Now Looks Like a Weakly Written Stereotype of a Struggling Woman

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In 2000, it may have been funny to watch this bickering couple, and now it still can be if you’re familiar with Everybody Loves Raymond. The audience knows this is a lighthearted series and everything will be okay. But if you’re a new viewer, this is the last episode to start with. Take out the studio laughter, and it’s actually a pretty dark drama. It’s also one that falls short with Debra despite how talented Patricia Heaton is. It settles on low-hanging fruit, sticking to stereotypes. “Bad Moon Rising” plays this part for laughs when Amy calls. After a short talk, Deb is now in a good mood, her rage completely forgotten.

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Then, once more, it’s Deb who apologizes for her attitude. She doesn’t mean to treat Ray this way. It’s like she’s saying PMS means she can’t help it. In this world, every woman on their period gets mood swings, and it can’t be controlled. The episode title (written by two men, Romano and Phil Rosenthal) says it all: a woman with PMS is like a werewolf. Now, a sitcom with 30 minutes to work with can’t get into the intricacies of a woman’s feelings when her body is going through so much. That’s not what an audience is tuning in for. In 2000, the episode was progressive for even taking a look at women’s issues. Still, today, it’s not enough simply to have it be a plot point. Deb Barone is too smart and three-dimensional a character to be reduced to a trope.

Ray Barone’s Mistakes Keep “Bad Moon Rising” Watchable

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What keeps “Bad Moon Rising” from going off the rails and being completely offensive is that it’s not making Deb the bad guy because they make Ray’s insensitivity worse. This is shown both through Ray’s actions and Deb’s attempts at communication. His wife is spot on when she tells him he’s insensitive. Those aren’t the words of a mood swing. It’s the truth.

Romano and Rosenthal wisely acknowledge that Ray is part of the problem, which is a great start. The failure is in limiting Deb to one note. Even when Deb tells Ray she loves him, she has to cry uncontrollably. At the end of “Bad Moon Rising,” Deb is calmly asking Ray to be better. He can’t hear her, though. Instead, he offers his wife pills, and the writing requires her to knock them out of his hand rather than simply saying no. It’s not about Ray growing or understanding that he has to be better. It only reinforces the generalization of PMS and tells men they’ll never understand. They just have to get through it.

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Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, walked out of an interview after receiving a comment regarding ex-wife Tina Knowles’ involvement in the success of Destiny’s Child.

During an interview for local New York City news outlet PIX 11, published via its YouTube channel on January 31, anchor Kendis Gibson raised the topic of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé’s former girl group, that Mathew, 74, managed and executive-produced across various projects.

“I said the same thing to Ms. Tina Knowles, you guys put in the work, and obviously the talent was there with your kids,” Gibson, 53, remarked, referring to Mathew and Tina’s daughters, Beyoncè, 44, and Solange Knowles, 39. (Mathew is also father to son Nixon, 16, whom he shares with ex Alexandra Wright, and daughter Koi, 15, whom he shares with TaQoya Branscomb.)

Mathew then interrupted to address the comment about Tina, 72, asking Gibson, “What work did she put in?” to which a visibly caught-off-guard Gibson responded with “the hair.”

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“OK, you’re absolutely right, in the styling, the imaging, you’re right,” Mathew acknowledged. Tina owned a beauty salon and styled Destiny’s Child members Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland and Beyonce’s hair, in addition to former band members’, before they achieved global success.

The music executive was then pushed further by Gibson, who suggested that Tina “claimed to have preyed on the name [Destiny’s Child] and different aspects of that,” before stating that “it’s a joint effort,” to which Mathew agreed.

Matthew then abruptly asked to “stop” the interview “now,” before standing up and shaking hands with Gibson.

The sudden end to their interview led Gibson to ask Mathew, “Sorry, did I say something wrong?” to which Mathew assured him that the situation was “all good” and thanked him several times.

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After the interview aired, Page Six spoke to Mathew, who said that Gibson arrived “15 minutes late” and “asked multiple questions about Tina … when the interview was supposed to be about [a] Destiny Child’s tribute concert.” (Mathew’s Destiny’s Child Tribute: Iconic Reimagined Tour 2026 journeyed the U.S. in January and February.)

Mathew, who was married to Tina from 1980 until 2011, told the outlet, “How it starts is how it ends. It started on a bad note, and obviously ended on a bad note for him. I politely ended the interview, shook his hand, and took a photograph.”

The outlet reported that despite Mathew’s claims, Gibson “arrived on time for the shoot, while the crew was there early to set up.”

Us Weekly has reached out to a representative for Gibson for comment.

A diverse group of young people are ready to find their happily ever after when Love on the Spectrum returns for season 4.

“The show itself has actually become the template for people to then think, ‘That’s what love can look like in my life, and I can be like that character who doesn’t necessarily fit the typical stereotype,’” cocreator Karina Holden told Tudum in 2025. “The uniqueness of individuals within Love on the Spectrum has allowed people to be confident to pursue their version of relationships and friendships and love.”

The Netflix series follows a group of young people on the autism spectrum as they navigate the dating world. Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman, for one, became a success story when they were set up on a blind date in season 1 — and are still going strong.

“We have fun together and do things we both love like going to the Los Angeles Zoo and Griffith Observatory,” Romeo exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2025. “We want to take our time getting married because I don’t want to be a divorced lady like my mom.”

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Which ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Cast Members Are Returning for Season 4?

While Netflix has yet to confirm which cast members are returning for season 4, a promo photo for the upcoming season featured Connor Tomlinson wrapping his arm around Georgie Harris.

Tomlinson shared the sweet image to Instagram in March, writing, “Nope it’s not April Fools! It’s official Love On The Spectrum Season 4 is back April 1st! ❤️.”

Dani Bowman, meanwhile, reacted to the news on Instagram. “POV: The best one yet!” she wrote in March. “People used to think, ‘autistic people don’t date. @ciantharwa of @northernpictures said hold my camera…. @netflix agreed and seven Emmy’s later we’re back for Season 4! Representation isn’t a trend…. It’s a shift. #LoveOnTheSpectrumus #autism Neurodivergent #netflix #Love #pov.”

Tina Zhu Xi Caruso also confirmed via Instagram on March 3 that she and Pari Kim will return as a couple. “Ready to spill the T about the newest season of Love on the Spectrum. Season 4 is official! Pari and I are so proud of the cast of Season 4! Can’t wait for April 1st to watch it!” she wrote.

When Is ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Season 4’s Release Date?

Love on the Spectrum season 4 airs on Netflix April 1, 2026.

What Happened on ‘Love on the Spectrum’ Season 3? Recap

Season 3 featured some returning cast members and new faces, with returning couples Abbey Romeo and David Isaacman, Adan Correa and Dani Bowman, as well as returning singles James B. Jones, Connor Tomlinson and Tanner Smith. New faces on season 3 included Madison Marilla and Pari Kim, joining the rest of the case on the search for love.

Fans have watched Abbey and David’s love story from the beginning, with the pair celebrating their three-year anniversary. Connor also found a partner in Georgie Harris while Madison sparked a romance with Tyler White. James also pursued a connection with Shelley Wolfe while Pari found her “Princess Charming” with Tina Zhu Xi Caruso.

In the final moments of season 3, viewers learned that Dani is now in a relationship with a new man after she broke up with Adan because they were not aligned about the level of intimacy they were comfortable with in their relationship. She later revealed on social media that her boyfriend’s name is Henry Andrade. Tanner ended the show single after going on dates with Shyann and Callie.