The Blast caught up with Lisa Barlow of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” at the American Music Awards on May 25. She looked stunning and stylish on the red carpet, and we couldn’t resist asking her a few questions about the new season of “RHOSLC.” The self-described entrepreneur had a lot to say about the new season, a misconception about herself that she wanted to clear up, and her love of Teyana Taylor!

We asked Lisa to dish on the new season, and she didn’t hold back! “Oh my gosh, this new season feels so fresh, so magical,” she said. “I feel like you’re going to get an in-depth view of who we are. I think you’re going to see a different side to all of us. I think a lot of rumors and nastiness are going to get dispelled, and I think you’re going to get a very fresh, new feeling, RHOSLC like never before.”

“It’s very different from the last six years,” she added. “I think it’s going to surprise people.”

Lisa Jokes About Her Viral Plane Incident

We also asked Lisa to name one misconception about her that she wanted to clear up once and for all. “Oh my gosh, there’s so many,” Lisa said with a laugh. “I’ll tell you what’s true. I’m very confident and I love the truth. What’s false is that I’m, like, the source of anything. I’m not the source of anything but myself, and nothing went down on the plane.”

For those who don’t know, she had a viral “diva moment” after losing her first-class seat and was forced to fly in coach a few years ago. The incident sparked a lot of debate across social media and plenty of memes.

There was also another notorious incident that took place on an international return flight with the “RHOSLC” cast. Lisa’s close friend Meredith Marks and returning cast member Britani Bateman got into a fight, which reportedly revolved around a TikTok video regarding Meredith’s husband.

AMA Excitement Is In The Air!

The last question was about the AMAs. We asked her who she was most excited to see, and she had a bunch of names already on the top of her mind! “Oh my gosh, there’s so many people I’m excited to see!” she said, naming Rod Stewart and Teyana Taylor as her two top picks. She also revealed she has her eye on several new artists, like country singer Ella Langley.

We even got to hear a small snippet of her singing Langley’s hit song, “Be Her.” Lisa sang, “She drank wine by the glass, not by the bottle,” and we think that Lisa might have her own singing career ahead of her if she wants one!

Lisa Barlow Has Lots Of Love For Teyana Taylor!

She also went to share a lot of love for Teyana Taylor!

“Teyana Taylor performing is iconic,” she continued. “I’ve loved her, I love watching her be a mom, an entrepreneur, an actress, her acts on stage. I think she’s amazing and so positive and she has such a real light and energy about her that I’m excited to watch Teyana Taylor.”

She went on to say that there are “so many” great artists performing tonight. “I mean, we are surrounded by some of the greats, and I love that it’s bringing the fusion of the past and present together,” she continued. “And it takes us on a trip down memory lane and reminds us how we got here and how sounds has evolved, but it always goes back to the iconic sounds of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and how they transpire into today’s music.”  

We couldn’t agree more! It seems Lisa Barlow’s taste in music is just as good as her style!

Raymond Cruz will always have one of television’s most instantly recognizable villain faces because of his character, Tuco Salamanca, in Breaking Bad. The wild eyes, the sudden violence, the terrifying switch from funny to fatal was a different vibe. Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul made him unforgettable despite surprisingly little screen time. The other side of his TV career, meanwhile, is just as interesting, and with this show, which came three years before Breaking Bad, Cruz had already built a completely different kind of presence inside one of cable’s most dependable police-procedural universes.

That universe came from The Closer, a TNT hit built around Brenda Leigh Johnson’s (Kyra Sedgwick) ability to crack suspects through confession-heavy interrogation. When the parent show ended, the follow-up, instead of simply copying the same formula with a new lead, shifted the department’s rhythm. The cases still involved murders, high-profile investigations, and LAPD politics, but the new show leaned more into plea deals, cooperation agreements, unit dynamics, and longer serialized arcs.

That spin-off is Major Crimes, and all six seasons will stream free on Pluto TV beginning June 1, 2026. Cruz returns as Detective Julio Sanchez alongside Mary McDonnell​​​​​​, G.W. Bailey, Tony Denison, Michael Paul Chan, Phillip P. Keene, Robert Gossett, Jon Tenney, and Jonathan Del Arco, with Graham Patrick Martin’s Rusty Beck giving the spin-off its most personal long-running thread.

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Cruz played Julio Sanchez in Major Crimes for 105 episodes from 2012 to 2018, giving him far more room than his explosive but brief Tuco Salamanca run for three episodes each in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. After that, his most notable TV project was Nova Vita, the 2021 drama built around powerful men, erased identities, and a secret organization selling second lives. Interestingly, Dean Norris (Breaking Bad) was also a part of that show, alongside Titus Welliver, Raymond Cruz, Michel Gill, and Robert Knepper. Since then, Cruz has not had another comparable series role, and his later credits lean more toward film roles.

Major Crimes will be available to stream for free on Pluto TV starting June 1, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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The Blast caught up to Jessi Draper of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and Marciano from “Vanderpump Villa” on the red carpet of the American Music Awards on Monday, May 25. Jessi had a lot to share with The Blast, from one misconception about the reality show that she wanted to clear up on her divorce from Jordan Ngatikaura.

The Blast asked the reality star, “What’s one misconception that you feel fans have about Mormon wives that you would like to clear up?” and Jessi didn’t miss a beat when she replied, “That we’re all drama.”

“You guys see that part of us online on the show, but we actually have so many light-hearted and fun, funny moments as friends, and I wish you saw more of that,” she replied with a laugh.

Jessi Draper Shares More Thoughts On Her Divorce

When asked about how her divorce from Jordan Ngatikaura was going, Jessi replied, “Oh, divorce is divorce,” giving her fans yet another relatable answer!

“I don’t think it’s ever going well, but I do think that the first year is the hardest,” she said. “I’m just hoping to get through like the filing of it, the finalization, all the ups and downs, but I still love and respect my ex.

“Like he’s the father of my children,” she added. “I just hope that it can be that way in the long run.”

Dishing On The New Season Of ‘Mormon Wives’

Admittedly, we know that Jessi can’t say too much about the new season of “The Mormon Wives,” but we asked her for any juicy details that she was willing to spill!

“It’s unlike any season you’ve seen before,” she teased.

“I think the unique thing about this season is you guys saw so many headlines, and now you’re going to see the behind-the-scenes of the headline, how we got there, how it fell apart,” she added. “So I think you guys will be interested.”

We definitely are interested!

Jessi Draper Broke Her Silence On The Divorce In March

On March 25, “The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives” star appeared on an episode of Call Her Daddy and spoke to host Alex Cooper about her divorce. The episode aired one week after Ngatikaura filed for divorce from Draper on March 19.

She said she realized that things had to end during a relationship with her “energy healer,” who asked her, “Are you safe?”

“I told her everything, and it was the first time I said it out loud, and that was like the moment also that I was like, ‘I have to leave him,’” Jessi said. “She goes, ‘Jessi, this is emotional abuse,’ and … it didn’t click to me until in that moment.”

Admitting “marriage is hard,” she said that she “justified” the issues as “Jordan’s personality.” However, once she heard the term “emotional abuse,” she felt more comfortable opening up to her friends and family about her marriage.

“They were like, ‘Jessi, this isn’t normal.’ It felt like the glass had shattered,” Draper told Cooper.

The Couple Previously Went To Therapy Ahead Of Their Divorce

A week before their divorce, Jessi told PEOPLE magazine that they were still “going to a lot of therapy” to work out their marital issues. “It’s taught us both a lot about how we are as individuals and how we are in a relationship, and it’s just kind of still a work in progress,” she said at the time.

“I just wanted to share that because I know marriage is hard, relationships are hard, and it’s normal to struggle,” she continued. “Even in a good relationship, you’re gonna have ups and downs. So I just think it’s good to show people that it’s worth fighting for, it’s worth working through and it’s something that’s always a work in progress.”

Abbey Romeo from “Love On The Spectrum” made a splash on the blue carpet at the 2026 American Music Awards.

The Blast caught up with the reality TV star as she dished on her life since appearing on the hit show and what she plans to do next with her blossoming career.

The AMA appearance comes after Abbey Romeo opened up about her split from longtime boyfriend, David Isaacman, with whom she remains on good terms.

Abbey looked stunning during her appearance at the AMAs in a sleek, strapless black dress that highlighted her figure, which she accessorized with a silver necklace.

In her chat with The Blast, she got candid about how becoming a reality TV star has impacted her life, sharing that it finally afforded her the ability to travel to “Africa.”

“Being on a reality show has been a dream come true because I finally got to go to Africa and see wild animals in person,” Abbey said, adding that it was the “trip of a lifetime, even though it was too expensive.”

She noted that she “couldn’t afford” going when she was in school, as it cost a lot of money, hinting that that was no longer a problem for her this time around.

The Reality TV Star Is Excited About Her Music: ‘I Hope I Win An Award’

Abbey spoke about what she was looking forward to next in her career, revealing she was excited about her new music, “Right Here Right Now.”

According to the reality TV star, she has high hopes for the song, and would even like to “win an award on it.”

She then shared the stars she was most excited to see at the music event, dropping big names like Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift, who she is rooting for to take home an award.

“I hope Lady Gaga and Sabrina Carpenter wins,” she said, adding, “Or even Taylor Swift.”

All three ladies mentioned scored heavily this year at the AMAs, with Swift having a total of eight nods, Carpenter with seven, and Gaga with six nominations.

Abbey Romeo And Her Longtime Boyfriend Called It Quits On Their Relationship

Abbey and her longtime boyfriend, David Isaacman, recently called it quits on their romance, but things still seem to be good between them.

During an appearance on the “Tea Time with Raven and Miranda” podcast, she had nothing but great things to say about him, noting that they now refer to each other as “best friends.”

“David and I decided to call each other ‘best friends,’ not boyfriend and girlfriend anymore,” she told hosts Raven-Symoné and her wife, Miranda Pearman-Maday, per People Magazine.

The former couple met on the first season of the hit Netflix show in 2021, going on to have their first date in July of that same year at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

However, in early April this year, they called it quits on their romance. Abbey and Isaacman were the show’s longest-standing couple.

The Reality TV Star Says It ‘Feels Amazing’ Being Single Again

When asked how she feels now that she is a single woman, Abbey didn’t hold back, as she proclaimed it was a great feeling.

“Being a single lady, like what Beyoncè says, it feels amazing,” she stated. “I’ve grown and changed a lot over the past four and a half years.”

She, however, credited her ex-boyfriend for helping her grow as a person, saying, “I wouldn’t be where I am today,” before adding, “He was a good start.”

Agreeing with her, Pearman-Maday noted that early relationships are “so important” as they help one grow and become better, while also making it clearer “what we want in our next relationship.” 

Abbey Romeo Said It’s Good That Her Ex Was Not ‘Cheating’ On Her

During her podcast appearance, Abbey was with her mother, Christine, who asked about a “funny” thing she says about her ex.

Responding, the reality TV star said that at least Isaacman “wasn’t cheating and lying” like her brother’s ex-partner. 

According to People, Abbey previously opened up about her split from Isaacman in a chat with “Love On The Spectrum” producers, revealing that “neither one of us are ready to get married.”

She added, “I don’t want to be a divorced lady like my mom, so that’s why I don’t want to rush it, take my time to get married.”

The internet is crackin’ UP at Chris Brown telling Ray J not to get “whooped” moments ahead of Ray J getting knocked out in a boxing match.

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Internet Is Crackin’ UP At Chris Brown Telling Ray J Not To Get “Whooped”

Over the weekend, Ray J hopped into the ring with Supa Hot Fire. Moments ahead of the match, Ben Da Don sat down with Chris Brown and asked him for his thoughts on how things would go down.

“Hey, Ray J, please do not get your ass whooped. I came here as a supportive brother. Do not die,” Brown concluded by adding that he definitely did not put money on his friend winning the match.

Internet Users React To Chris Brown’s Boxing Advice

Internet users entered TSR’s comment section with reactions to Chris Brown’s boxing advice for Ray.

Ray J Gets Knocked Out In Boxing Match (WATCH)

When Ray hopped into the ring with Supa Hot Fire, what Chris Brown seemingly didn’t want to happen came true. Ultimately, Ray ended up catching a punch to the head. Then, he fell over in the ring. To date, the clip has garnered over 12,000 reactions in TSR’s comment section.

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Rosamund Pike is among the most versatile actors in the industry. With her impressive talent, the Oscar-nominated actor has portrayed a multitude of characters, from Gone Girl’s Amy Dunne to a Bond girl opposite Pierce Brosnan, and Jane Bennet in Pride and Prejudice; her talents know no bounds. In the past decade, she has become even more unconventional with her acting choices, playing Moiraine in The Wheel of Time, a troubled mother in Saltburn, a con woman, and Marla in I Care a Lot, among others. Now, her latest feature has become an instant Netflix hit.

Pike stars opposite Sacha Baron Cohen in a new R-rated satirical comedy film, Ladies First. Directed by Thea Sharrock, the feature is an adaptation of the French film Je ne Suis Pas Un Homme Facile (I Am Not an Easy Man). The film follows an arrogant, high-powered advertising executive and chronic chauvinist, Damien Sachs (Baron Cohen). He lives a life of immense privilege, casual flings, and corporate dominance, regularly undermining his highly qualified female colleague, Alex Fox (Pike). Things take a turn after an accident when Damien wakes up in a parallel universe where the traditional gender roles and societal power dynamics are reversed.

Ladies First has a stellar cast, including Richard E. Grant, who plays a mystical homeless man and Damien’s guide. Fans will also be surprised with the timid performance of Game of Thrones vet Charles Dance as Fred, a submissive, age-conscious executive, while Fiona Shaw shines as boss lady in the boardroom, Felicity.

‘Ladies First’ Is an Instant Streaming Hit

Owing to its brilliant comedy and great premise, Ladies First has become an instant hit on Netflix, standing tall at the #1 spot, as per FlixPatrol. Also on the list is the animated feature Swapped, starring Michael B Jordan, true-crime offering The Crash, Charlize Theron’s Apex, GOAT, and more. In the last few months, fans have been enjoying a couple of high-octane movies, so a comedy at the top of the charts comes as a breath of fresh air.

The feature is a comedic gold, but touches upon several themes like societal pressure that women face in everyday life, the corporate glass ceiling, flipping the gendered norms, as well as female objectification and the male gaze. It has severely divided its audience, with critics giving it a 19% score on Rotten Tomatoes, while the audience gave it a 68% rating.

Check out Ladies First is streaming on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.

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October 3, 2014

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Sometimes nature calls, and as French tennis pro Arthur Gea learned the hard way, it just doesn’t care how many people are watching.

Gea, 21, had to pause the first set of his French Open debut on Sunday, May 24, when he realized he couldn’t wait anymore. Down 4-2 to Karen Khachanov, Gea asked the chair umpire for a break.

“I need to go to the bathroom,” cameras caught him pleading in French, according to the Associated Press. “I can’t move anymore. I’m going to (go) on the court.”

Video shared by TNT Sports also captured the athlete saying in English, “I cannot wait… it’s not a joke.”

Though his pleas were initially denied, the match was ultimately delayed for around three minutes while Gea relieved himself, presumably in the nick of time. According to the Association of Tennis Professionals’ rules, three minutes is the maximum amount of time a player can spend on a bathroom break during a match. They are also allowed only one per match.

Gea went on to lose in three sets.

He later revealed that he was eventually granted the bathroom break — which typically only comes between sets — due to “medical circumstances” and that he was also given medicine to help settle his stomach. He also admitted that he had fallen ill the night before.

“During the match it was even worse,” he said. “I had to go to the toilet really quick.”

Gea added that the heat at Roland Garros didn’t help his condition.

“I was feeling really, really bad this morning in particular. But during the match was even worse because it was a bit hot and I had to go to the toilet really quick and they didn’t allow it,” he said in a press conference. “I was asking the referee because I was feeling really, really bad and then the doctor came and obviously I could go out and it was not so long.”

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After he lightened his load, Gea said, “I was feeling a bit better but it was still really bad. It was really, really hard physically with my health.”

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Gea turned pro in 2023 and was the 135th-ranked player in the world when the match began. Khachanov, 30, advanced to take on Marco Trungelliti in the second round and expressed his sympathy for Gea’s situation after the match.

“I think it’s more a question about the rules — when you can leave the court and when you can’t,” he said in his press conference. “But as a human being, I understand him, because sometimes you can have that desperate need. What can you do? You just accept it and wait for him. Honestly, I felt bad for the guy.”

The number one movie on Prime Video this week is Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, the highly anticipated film sequel to the Jack Ryan series. John Krasinski returns as the titular CIA operative and co-wrote the film with Aaron Rabin, with Andrew Bernstein directing. The movie, which follows Jack Ryan as he comes out of retirement to help foil an international terrorist plot, has been very popular on streaming ever since its premiere last week, even though the critical reception has been quite negative. It’s certainly a must-watch for fans of the gritty spy action franchise. But if you’re in the mood for something a little different, there are still plenty of options to explore on the platform. Here’s a look at three great movies that we think you should watch on Prime Video this week.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Prime Video.

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‘One Battle After Another’ (2025)

Written, directed, and co-produced by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another is a black comedy action thriller inspired by Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel Vineland. The film follows Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio), a washed-up former revolutionary living off the grid as a single father, who is forced to return to his roots when his daughter (Chase Infiniti) is targeted by his old nemesis, corrupt military officer Steven J. Lockjaw (Sean Penn). The ensemble cast also includes Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and more in prominent roles.

On the surface, One Battle After Another is a high-energy rescue adventure, but there are so many more layers to this story that reveal themselves as you watch it. Interrogating themes of rebellion and revolution through an intimate father-daughter dynamic, the movie is easily Paul Thomas Anderson’s most successful one to date, and it was a huge critical and commercial hit in 2025. The film has been universally acclaimed for its performances, writing, action, and cinematography, and it earned six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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‘Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1’ (2024)

Directed, produced, and co-written by Kevin Costner, Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1 is an epic Western that’s the first installment in a planned four-part film series, which chronicles the story of the titular settlement. Beginning in 1859, the movie follows the lives of various characters in and around Horizon as they are impacted by conflicts with an Apache tribe and the Civil War. Costner also stars in the film, leading an ensemble cast that includes Sienna Miller, Sam Worthington, Giovanni Ribisi, and more.

A passion project of Kevin Costner’s that’s been in development for a very long time, the Horizon series premiered its first chapter at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, and while the film hasn’t achieved much critical or commercial success, its ambition and scale are undeniable. Though the story may be a bit meandering and uneven, the film features powerful performances and gorgeous cinematography that support a layered, expansive exploration of the Old West with all its complications. The second chapter was released in the same year as well, premiering at the 2024 Venice International Film Festival.

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‘She Came to Me’ (2023)

Written and directed by Rebecca Miller, She Came to Me is a romantic comedy starring Peter Dinklage as a composer suffering from a creative block. Taking his therapist wife’s (Anne Hathaway) advice, he goes looking for inspiration and finds more than he could have imagined in the eccentric “romance addict” Katrina (Marisa Tomei). The movie also features Joanna Kulig, Brian d’Arcy James, Evan Ellison, Harlow Jane, and more in supporting roles.

She Came to Me had a pretty negative critical reception when it hit theaters in 2023, and it isn’t a very widely known movie. However, though it may fall short of its ambitions, the film is an enjoyable watch with a decidedly original story and engaging performances by its ensemble cast, particularly by Dinklage, Tomei, and Hathaway. The movie did receive praise for its music, particularly the Golden Globe-nominated original song “Addicted to Romance” by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa.

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October 6, 2023

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