Entertainment
Markiplier’s Gritty Sci-Fi Thriller Crushes Massive Milestone in Breakout Box Office Run
The self-proclaimed King of Five Nights of Freddy’s is now king of the box office. After a strong theatrical debut, breaking industry predictions and earning praise from audiences, Iron Lung continues to exceed expectations despite being self-funded and self-distributed. This horror sci-fi film marks the directorial debut of Mark Fischbach (aka Markiplier), which tells the story of a convict piloting a submersible in a post-apocalyptic universe.
Iron Lung currently sits at a Verified Hot audience score of 89% and a low critics’ score of 43% on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, Iron Lung grossed $21.5 million worldwide during its opening weekend, exceeding its reported $3 million budget. Since its release, Fischbach has hosted livestreams reacting to the movie’s box office results, to the point that he got emotional following its opening weekend. According to the YouTuber, he hopes his film will inspire other independent filmmakers, as Iron Lung was able to compete with Disney at the box office.
As of writing, Iron Lung has generated over $26 million worldwide, allowing the film to enter the Top 10 Highest-Grossing films of 2026, now sitting at #10. Fischbach hosted another livestream this week, where he praised Iron Lung becoming the “Number 1 movie in America.” He also announced that Iron Lung will be in theaters for another week and will be distributed in Southeast Asia.
What Is ‘Iron Lung’ About?
Iron Lung takes place in a distant future, where the universe has succumbed to an apocalyptic event called “The Quiet Rapture,” in which the stars and habitable planets have vanished, and survivors now reside in space stations. Fischbach stars in the film, playing Simon, a convict who’s selected to pilot a submersible called “The Iron Lung” on a moon that features an Ocean of Blood in hopes of finding resources. In exchange for his work, he will be granted his freedom. As he navigates this bloody sea, he discovers that he might not be alone in the ocean.
Fischback directed, wrote, starred in, and edited Iron Lung, and also features Caroline Rose Kaplan, Troy Baker (The Last of Us), Elsie Lovelock, Elle LaMont (Alita: Battle Angel), and Seán McLoughlin (Jacksepticeye). Originally, Iron Lung was supposed to have a limited theatrical run in 60 locations in North America. But after a strong fan campaign, in which people contacted their local movie chains to bring the movie to their region, Iron Lung is now available in over 4,000 locations across North America, Europe, and Oceania.
Iron Lung is now showing in theaters. Follow Collider to keep up to date with the latest updates.
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Former “America’s Next Top Model” contestant Lisa D’Amato isn’t holding back when it comes to Tyra Banks, branding the iconic supermodel a “narcissist” and firing off warnings about the upcoming Netflix docuseries exploring the show’s place in pop culture history.
Banks has been under fire since audiences began rewatching old seasons of “America’s Next Top Model” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many social media users called Banks and the producers out for often featuring problematic challenges and for harshly criticizing the contestants’ bodies and personal features.
In the new Netflix docuseries “Reality Check,” Tyra Banks admitted she went “too far” but seemed to place some of the blame for the show’s outrageous antics on its fans, which led to even more pushback across platforms.
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Former ‘ANTM’ Contestant Slams ‘Narcissist’ Tyra Banks For Being A ‘Slimy Little Snake’
Speaking with TMZ, “America’s Next Top Model” winner Lisa D’Amato warned potential viewers of “Reality Check” that Banks is a producer on the upcoming series and will try to “soften the truth” of what really went on behind the scenes.
While Banks is not listed as a producer, D’Amato said, “She’s a producer,” before branding her a “narcissist” who won’t take real accountability for the harm she’s allegedly caused people because she doesn’t know how.
“If she was really upset about it, then she wouldn’t still be making millions of dollars because this same franchise is still be licensed in other countries around the globe,” D’Amato said.
And her bold comments didn’t stop there. She went further, blasting Banks as a “slimy little snake.”
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D’Amato Says Tyra Banks Rushed To Release Netflix Series Ahead Of Upcoming Tell-All On Rival Network
Elsewhere during her conversation with TMZ, D’Amato claimed the only reason Banks inked a deal with Netflix was that the former Victoria’s Secret model allegedly caught wind that she and other “ANTM” contestants had signed on to be part of a tell-all on the E! Network in March 2026.
D’Amato said the two productions would differ. Netflix would likely focus on on-camera behavior, whereas the E! network would focus on the “psychological warfare that they did to us behind the scenes.”
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Tyra Banks Finally Opens Up About ‘ANTM’ Backlash In Netflix Docuseries
According to The Blast, Banks will star in “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” premiering on February 16, 2026. The series is said to be reflecting on the modeling competition show’s “complicated history.”
In the teaser, Banks addresses some of the backlash, admitting that she “knew I went too far.” She added, “It was very, very intense, but you guys were demanding it, so we kept pushing it, more and more and more.”
“Reality Check” is directed by Mor Loushy and Daniel Sivan—filmmakers known for their work on the streamer’s “American Manhunt: Osama Bin Laden”—and will feature Banks, co-creator Ken Mok, and former judges and contestants.
Social media users clapped back at Banks online after hearing her above comments, accusing the TV personality of “gaslighting.”
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Another ‘ANTM’ Contestant Comments On ‘Reality Check’
Season 1 winner Adrianne Curry, however, had different feelings about the series, according to The Blast.
In a social media post, the former reality star called the pushback against Banks and the reality series “absurd.”
She expressed her gratitude for the series and blasted people for “psychoanalyzing” the show “over 20 years later.”
Curry also explained why she wasn’t part of the Netflix series, saying she doesn’t “trust” TV producers and hoped to avoid extra attention.
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Banks Commented On Backlash During Previous Event
The Netflix docuseries won’t be the first time that Banks has discussed the backlash against her. At a March 2025 event, Banks fired back at critics, saying she built a show from the ground up to celebrate diversity in an industry that had very little of it.
“To show different beauties at a time when the world was like, ‘What? You casting that? And what? Was it that?’ A time when people in the fashion industry were telling me, ‘You putting the girls from the hood on your show?’ I was like, ‘Why can the girl from the trailer park become a supermodel, but the girl that’s chillin’ in the park in the hood can’t?’ And we fought, and we struggled, and we made it happen,” she said.
She finished with a strong declaration: “… I refuse to have my legacy be about some stuff linked together on the internet when there were 24 [seasons] of changing the world.”
A middle school counselor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has been found dead after he was accused of allegedly inappropriately messaging a former 14-year-old student.
Police confirmed that Quinton Dixon was found dead at the age of 44 of an apparent suicide in an unused building at Glen Oaks Middle School on January 28, according to People.
Dixon’s death came two weeks after he had been placed on administrative leave from his job at Westdale Middle Magnet School. While he was on leave, an investigation was launched into the allegations made against him.
In January, he was accused of messaging the teenage girl via Instagram between November 2025 and January 2026.
A warrant was filed in late January for his arrest on four counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to court records viewed by People.
The girl recounted to police that she came into contact with an adult male counselor from her former middle school. She said that he stopped his car next to hers and told her she looked familiar. She then told police that they briefly spoke before he asked her for her phone number or Instagram profile.
After she shared her Instagram information, she said she started to receive likes and messages from the man on Instagram.
The girl also told police that the man’s name was Dixon, adding that he said he coached the football team at the high school she is currently a student at. The victim also told police that Dixon allegedly called her “fire” and that he never forgot about her after she graduated from middle school.
Police investigated the messages exchanged between Dixon and the student, which they characterized as being “consistent with grooming behavior in pursuit of an intimate relationship with the minor victim,” according to the warrant.
The warrant added that Dixon likely started talking to the girl on November 10, 2025, when he allegedly asked her about her sexual orientation in response to a photo of her with a female friend. The warrant also alleged that he asked the girl where she lives and offered to give her a ride home several times.
Following Dixon’s death, a spokesperson for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System told WBRZ that they were aware of the employee’s passing.
The attorney for missing Virginia high school football coach Travis Turner addressed the charges of child pornography and solicitation levied against him amid his disappearance. “We remain prayerful for his safe return and for everyone affected by the circumstances surrounding his disappearance,” attorney Adrian Collins said in a statement on behalf of the Turner family […]
“We extend our condolences to the school community, family and loved ones as they process this information during this difficult time,” the spokesperson said in the statement.
Redell Norman, who attended Glen Oaks and coached football with Dixon, also opened up about his passing.
“It’s unfortunate the circumstances of his untimely demise, but yes, I did know him and the situation is just so unfortunate, we just got to pray for everybody,” he told the outlet.
Meanwhile, a resident of the area said that the situation as a whole was upsetting. “It’s tragic all the way around, something that you really can’t explain about,” the person said.
The Baton Rouge Police Department did not immediately respond to Us Weekly’s request for comment regarding Dixon’s arrest.
Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi
‘Wuthering Heights’ Heats Up London!!!
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Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi had London looking straight outta “Wuthering Heights” … bringing in some serious heat despite the rain trying to dampen the vibes. Spoiler: it didn’t!
The Aussie bombshell absolutely stormed the moors in a custom Dilara Fındıkoğlu look at Leicester Square, rocking a sheer corset, rope detailing, and a bold choker that screamed tortured romance and obsessive love — very on-theme for the Charlotte Brontë era and then some.
For the fashion girlies paying attention — she also wore a bracelet from Charlotte’s personal collection, featuring material constructed from the hair of her sisters Emily and Anne. Yes, really …
Jacob, meanwhile, kept it cool and timeless in a slick gray suit, happily posing with fans and proving once again he was born to brood on a red carpet.
Not to be outdone, Charli XCX went full romance in a pastel pink bridal look complete with a veil.
Also spotted weathering the literary storm? Helen Mirren and a stack of others — so click through to see who else braved the moors for the night!
Travis Kelce has shared a rare insight into his wedding plans with popstar Taylor Swift, saying that his wedding reception will be filled with a lot of drinking.
The NFL star and the Grammy-winning singer are expected to walk down the aisle soon, but details about the day or event proceedings remain scarce.
Meanwhile, reports suggest Taylor Swift has already asked some of her famous friends and A-list stars to join her bridal train.
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There Will Be A Lot Of ‘Garage Beer’ At Travis Kelce And Taylor Swift’s Wedding Reception, NFL Star Reveals
Not much is known about the upcoming nuptials between Kelce and Swift, but the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end has now weighed in on what can be expected.
The lovebirds started dating in the summer of 2023 and got engaged in an intimate manner in August of last year.
They’ve remained low-key on their wedding plans ever since then as the football star endured a disappointing season with the Chiefs.
While entering the venue for his “New Heights” podcast’s Super Bowl party on Wednesday, Kelce implied that there would be a massive amount of beer at his and Swift’s wedding after being asked by a TMZ reporter, “How many kegs of Garage Beer will be at that reception?”
In response, he said, “Man, I can’t even count that high.”
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Kelce and his brother, Jason, co-own the brand, Garage Beer, which has taken the liquor world by storm since its release.
Later that evening, the Chiefs star got friendly with fans who camped outside the venue, cracking jokes about his golf skills and signing autographs.
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The Singer Is Trying To Put Travis Kelce In A ‘Better Mood’ Following His Disappointing Season
Kelce taking part in the pre-Super Bowl festivities seems a little bit off, as he’s used to playing football’s biggest game over the last couple of years.
He and his teammates at the Kansas City Chiefs have appeared in five Super Bowls since 2019 and have been victorious in three: LIV, LVII, and LVIII.
However, this season was quite a disappointing one for his team as they endured a run of dismal performance, which eventually led to rumors about the football star’s retirement.
Due to the Chief’s loss, reports suggested that Kelce and Swift were facing their “first real test” in their relationship as uncertainty around the football player’s future continues to raise eyebrows, prompting the “Bad Blood” singer to shift focus away from the wedding plans.
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An insider told the Daily Mail that Swift is “trying to put him in a better mood by spending more time with him and not bombarding him with wedding plans.”
They added: “She would want him to focus on [the wedding] after he makes his career decision because she knows how important that is to him.”
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Taylor Swift Sees This Phase As Their ‘First Real Test’
The couple has remained supportive of each other since they went public with their romance a couple of years ago.
Kelce has previously joined in to support her on her Eras world tour, while she has returned the favor several times as she joined other fans to cheer him up at the games.
However, the insider went further to add that the “Fate Of Ophelia” singer sees this phase as the “first real test of their relationship,” and is seemingly putting effort into keeping things Rock solid.
Kelce is expected to make a decision on his future soon, but the insider shared that he may ultimately decide to return as he misses taking to the pitch.
“He is used to still be playing, and he is missing not being on the field,” the source explained.
“We will know a few weeks after the Super Bowl if he will be returning or not. That is his timeline that he has set to make a decision to play one more year or not,” the insider added.
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The Singer Is Gradually Building Bridal Train
Meanwhile, the Grammy winner has reportedly been making plans behind the scenes on how she wants to turn out and what she wants her big day to look like.
Reports claim the singer has already extended an invitation to her model friend Gigi Hadid to join her bridal train, and she was “thrilled” about it. She has also invited singer and friend Selena Gomez, who recently tied the knot with lover Benny Blanco.
“Taylor wants to start the wedding process this way — building her bridesmaid group and getting everyone involved in the preparations, celebrations, and planning,” a source said.
“She wants it to be fun and memorable for everyone, with parties, trips, and time spent together leading up to the big day,” they added.
Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Are Still ‘Savoring’ Their Engagement
Amid rumors that Swift and Kelce have put their wedding plans “on hold” to focus on other matters, sources shared that the couple is still “savoring” their engagement and taking things slow with their nuptials.
“Taylor is usually so meticulous about every detail, but with Travis, she’s relaxed. They’re taking it slow. The wedding isn’t stressing them out yet — they’re savoring the engagement,” a source said, per The Blast.
“The ring’s on, but that’s about as far as it goes,” an alleged close friend shared. “No big meetings, no seating charts. They’re in date-night mode, not wedding mode.”
GloRilla’ Sister
You Found Success …
But You Forgot All About Our Family!
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GloRilla‘s made a point of showing off how she’s provided for her family over the years … but her sister, Scar Face Woods, is calling her out, telling us the rapper’s left her loved ones high and dry!
Scar Face joined us on “TMZ Live” and spoke her mind about what she calls GloRilla’s unwillingness to help out the family she struggled with before her rise to stardom. The rapper’s shown off flashy gifts she’s bought for her parents in the past — like a Jaguar for her retiring dad last year … which Scar disputes ever happened!
Scar Face told us GloRilla — born Gloria Woods — has an obligation to break off a chunk of change for her family every now and then … but Scar says Glo’s focused on paying the way for a few of her close friends, while their mom busts her butt working at FedEx — even after Glo’s claimed she helped her parents retire.
Watch the clip … when we asked Scar Face for a dollar amount to fix things up between the rapper and her loved ones, she listed a much lower figure than expected … which, to a millionaire like GloRilla, wouldn’t likely break the bank.
ICYMI … Scar Face went off on GloRilla on Facebook Wednesday challenging her sis for not taking care of the fam … Scar claimed she recently had to cover $1,800 of their mother’s rent herself.
Glorilla seemed to respond to the accusations by posting screenshots Wednesday of a text conversation with someone who appeared to be her mother on her Instagram Story … including “When I become a millionaire, I GOT YOU!!! Meanwhile I’ll prayerfully keep you in God’s hands continually.”
Scar Face reposted the screenshot on Instagram and questioned whether the texts are legit … given how neither a time nor date were shown in the photo.
TMZ’s reached out to GloRilla’s team for comment … so far, no word back.
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Noah Kahan Is Giving Fans the Chance to Attend a Listening Party (and Win Prizes), Thanks to Mastercard
Music lovers, rejoice! Noah Kahan teamed up with Mastercard to debut his official music video for his latest single, “The Great Divide,” during a 2026 GRAMMY Awards commercial break in Los Angeles, California, on Feb. 1.
Not only did fans get a look at the emotional music video ahead of his forthcoming album, dropping Friday, April 24, but now they’re getting the chance to experience the music live – both through Mastercard Priceless Experiences with Kahan and on The Great Divide Tour kicking off Thursday, June 11.
To celebrate, Mastercard launched a sweepstakes, encouraging eligible cardholders to find as many Easter Eggs as possible in the music video for a chance to attend an intimate album listening party with Kahan in Nashville, Tennessee, or a Priceless Experience to his summer tour inspired by The Mastercard Collection, a global suite of elevated dining, entertainment, and travel benefits. Be sure to check out priceless.com/noahkahansweeps today for more – the sweepstakes ends Feb. 11.
“’The Great Divide’ has taken on a life of its own because of the fans,” he said in a press release.
“This partnership with Mastercard felt like a natural way to honor that connection and turn it into something we can experience together. From the video to the moments we’re creating, it’s all about celebrating the community that’s been there from the start,” the songwriter added.
And Kahan is just as excited about what’s ahead.
On the GRAMMYs red carpet, the hitmaker told ET’s Kevin Frazier, “It’s gonna bring a lot of really, really cool opportunities to fans to get closer to the music process.”
This includes hearing more about what inspired the heartfelt track.
“The song is about two people who are friends, but there’s a lot of distance between them. … I’m really happy to see people connecting with it and finding their own people in their lives that they wish they could reach out to as well,” he told ET.
“I’ve worked really hard to make this music as emotional as possible and have as much representation of where I am in my life and I hope they feel that too, he continued.
And even if you don’t snag one of the sweepstakes prizes, you can still join the fun. Mastercard is giving World Elite and World Legend Mastercard (TM) cardholders special access through The Mastercard Collection to Preferred and VIP tickets for Kahan’s summer tour beginning Feb. 12.
For official rules and to enter the sweepstakes, ending on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, visit priceless.com/noahkahansweeps. No purchase is necessary to participate. Open to Mastercard cardholders prior to 2/2/26 who are permanent legal residents of 50 US/DC & legal age of majority.
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Nancy Guthrie Abduction
Feds Arrest Man Who Allegedly Texted Family About Bitcoin
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Finally, an arrest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, but it’s not one of her captors … it’s a guy the feds claim sent text messages to Nancy’s family asking them about bitcoin … and the FBI says they don’t believe the guy has any connection to the ransom note.
According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the feds say a Los Angeles man named Derrick Callella texted Nancy’s daughter Annie and her son-in-law Tommaso Cioni, “Did you get the bitcoin were [sic] waiting on our end for the transaction.”
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The FBI says the texts were sent Wednesday, shortly after ‘TODAY’ anchor Savannah Guthrie uploaded a video of her siblings making a plea to Nancy’s captors. In the video, Savannah mentioned the ransom note, begged for proof of life and said they were ready to talk.
TMZ was sent a ransom note on Tuesday that demanded millions of dollars in bitcoin in exchange for Nancy’s safe return and set two deadlines … we forwarded the note to law enforcement and now the FBI is divulging certain details from the note.
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To be clear … in the criminal complaint against Callella, the FBI says the text messages he allegedly sent Nancy’s family have NOT been linked to the ransom demand.
The feds say Callella used a virtual phone number to send the text messages … the FBI says the number he used was registered to an email account using his first and last name, and records indicated the virtual phone number was accessed from an IP address associated with his California residence.
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Callella, according to the FBI, admitted to sending the two text messages and told investigators he pulled family information from a cyber website and had been following the Guthrie kidnapping in the media.
The feds say Callella told them he sent the texts to see if the family would respond … and the FBI says data shows that he also called a Guthrie family member 3 minutes after sending the texts and that the call lasted 9 seconds.
Callella is charged with two federal crimes … one count of intent to transmit a demand for ransom and one count of making a phone call without disclosing identity to abuse, threaten or harass any specific person.
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What is “Iron Lung”? How a YouTuber self-financed the surprise horror hit (and what critics are saying)
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Mark Fischbach leaned on his devoted fanbase to get his feature directorial debut on 2,500 screens.
Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan
I Don’t Care About Awards … But
Grammy Nom Is Lit!!!
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Fab Morvan, of Milli Vanilli fame, says he spent years being scapegoated by the music industry … but his new Grammy nomination may have given his career new life in America.
We caught up with Fab in L.A. nearly 36 years after the 1990 lip-syncing scandal, which led to the Recording Academy revoking Milli Vanilli’s Best New Artist prize. But on Sunday, Fab made his triumphant return to the award show as a nominee!
He told us, “My wings were clipped. I guess they reattached this weekend. The best is yet to come.”
While Fab assured us he doesn’t care about awards, he was still mighty proud to show off the bronze Tiffany & Co. medallion he was given after being nominated for narrating his memoir, “You Know It’s True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.”
Fab told us, “He’s official, y’all!” referring to himself in third person. And he’s not just official … he’s working!
The French-born singer told us he’s been touring Europe for the past 3 decades but now he’s signed with an agency in the U.S., and they have big plans.
“We’re about to do many shows,” he promised. “I think the next one’s in Irvine with Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Peppa, Tone Loc, Young MC, and so on.”
Congrats, Fab! Welcome back!
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