Growing up in the 90s, you could watch 1984’s Revenge of the Nerds with ease through multiple touch points. If you were fortunate enough to have access to the premium movie channels, you’d catch it in all of its uncensored glory behind your parents’ backs. If you had Comedy Central, you’d bear witness to a stripped-down version that lost the nudity but still got its point across.
These days, Revenge of the Nerds, starring the late, great Robert Carradine, is nowhere to be found. It’s not on streaming, and it’s not available for on-demand purchases or rentals, reportedly because its controversial content makes it less than desirable for modern streaming libraries to showcase.
You can still purchase physical copies of Revenge of the Nerds if it’s missing from your collection, but it’s out of print, with 2018 being the last time it got a release. An average casual viewer who gets the urge to revisit it might not even own a DVD player. Most people no longer do.
On one hand, I understand the sensitivity surrounding that one scene that aged like milk. On the other hand, we live in a world where streaming companies pump out droves of content to cash in on memberships and ad revenue. Heck, Invasion of the Star Creatures goes hard in its careless depiction of Native Americans and remains readily available for modern audiences.
All you really need is a disclaimer at the front of the film stating that “awareness of yesterday’s prejudice and its lasting effects can be enhanced when that prejudice is viewed through the lens of the entertainment that informed it.” Then you let people decide for themselves.
Nobody in their right mind would condone some of the more risqué behavior depicted in Revenge of the Nerds, but its overall messaging is wholesome and empowering in its own twisted way. It’s a film about celebrating your eccentricities and rising above adversity so you can become the fully realized, best version of yourself.
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Joke’s On You, It’s Revenge Of The Nerds!
Revenge of the Nerds is a classic underdog story through and through. When Lewis Skolnick (Robert Carradine) and his best friend Gilbert Lowe (Anthony Edwards) arrive at Adams College, they’re immediately ostracized for being nerds.
When the jocks, led by Stan Gable (Ted McGinley), accidentally burn down their own house thanks to a party trick involving high-proof alcohol, a lighter, and highly combustible curtains, Coach Harris (John Goodman) bullies Dean Ulich (David Wohl) into letting them take over the freshman dorms. Nerds like Lewis, Gilbert, Arnold Poindexter (Timothy Busfield), Harold Wormser (Andrew Cassese), Dudley “Booger” Dawson (Curtis Armstrong), Lamar Latrelle (Larry B. Scott), and Toshiro Takashi (Brian Tochi) are relegated to living in the gymnasium until they can join fraternities that will house them.
The problem is that the nerd stigma is wide in scope, so the gang of misfits winds up securing and renovating their own house to the tune of “One Foot in Front of the Other” by Bone Symphony. Thanks to a loophole discovered by Poindexter, they join an all-Black fraternity known as Lambda, Lambda, Lambda, or the Tri-Lambs, on a probationary basis. Despite this progress, they’re still relentlessly bullied, which means they eventually have to stand up for themselves against the Alpha Betas, led by Stan, and the Pi Delta Pis, represented by Stan’s girlfriend, Betty Childs (Julia Montgomery).
At this point in Revenge of the Nerds, it’s game on. To be properly represented by the Greek Council, the nerds need to win the Greek Games, and they might just be smart enough to pull it off. Building toward that triumphant moment, there are panty raids, petty vandalism, and increasingly invasive measures taken in the name of self-preservation, culminating in that one scene.
That One Scene
While most of the antics in Revenge of the Nerds are par for the course in the raunchy R-rated college movie wheelhouse, one scene pushes things too far, and it’s likely the main reason you can’t watch the film online. In it, Lewis plays a prank on Betty that I’ll tastefully refer to as a game of sexual switcheroo. He dresses up in Stan’s costume, approaches her with romantic intent, and succeeds. Betty, initially surprised and understandably upset, ultimately expresses admiration when she learns that all jocks ever think about is sports, while all nerds ever think about is sex.
Don’t get this twisted. It’s a bad scene. It’s deceptive, it objectifies women, and it’s executed in bad faith. However, I don’t think the intention of Revenge of the Nerds was to celebrate that behavior. Like I said earlier, the humor was informed by the cultural zeitgeist that spawned it. To an extent, people acted like this. I’m not glad they did. But if art imitates life, then there’s a kernel of truth in Revenge of the Nerds about the terrible decisions unsupervised young adults can make on a college campus.
Even as a kid, the scene rubbed me the wrong way. It’s not a good look, and it doesn’t do the nerds any favors because it brings them down to the jocks’ level in how they’re depicted as villains. On its own, it’s tasteless. Then you remember that just a few scenes earlier, the nerds rigged the Pi Delta Pi house with video cameras to spy on them and snap nude photos that end up lining the pie tins they sell at the Greek Games, which is also in poor taste, but again, a product of its time, like Porky’s, which we still have digital access to.
Reprehensible, But A Product Of Its Time
No well-adjusted adult celebrates Revenge of the Nerds for those scenes specifically, but they happened, and they exist. They’re hard to watch, yes, but isn’t it also a good thing that we’ve come far enough as a society to recognize the errors of our ways? It’s a conversation worth having about our relationship with media and how older intellectual property can be out of date when it tackles topics like how we treat each other.
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If anything, removing “Revenge of the Nerds” from the streaming lexicon does us a disservice, because we lose the context that allows these conversations to happen. It’s a cinematic benchmark of where we came from, something we can measure against where we are now. Without that benchmark, we’re less likely to bow our heads in shame and say we’ll do better.
For that reason alone, it’s a shame that Robert Carradine’s triumphant movie about overcoming adversity can’t be easily accessed. Some aspects of the film didn’t age well, sure, but its messaging, and that one scene notwithstanding, still lands as positive and empowering by the time the credits roll.
As of this writing, Revenge of the Nerds cannot be streamed or purchased digitally.
Neve Campbell‘s absence from 2023’s “Scream VI” stunned longtime fans of the horror series. The actress is addressing the salary dispute that led her to step away from the franchise, clarifying her stance while also discussing her return for the seventh installment.
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Neve Campbell Rejected ‘Scream VI’
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Campbell is a central figure in the “Scream” franchise, appearing in all the movies except “Scream VI.” Since 1996, she has portrayed the character of Sidney Prescott, the main target of the franchise’s antagonist, Ghostface.
In 2022, however, she decided not to come back for the sixth film, releasing a statement that read, “I felt the offer that was presented to me did not equate to the value I have brought to the franchise,” per The Hollywood Reporter.
In an appearance on “CBS Mornings” to promote “Scream 7,” Campbell stood by her decision and said, “I just didn’t think I could live with myself walking on set. It just didn’t feel right. I just knew that my value to this franchise was bigger than what was offered,” she explained.
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The Actress Didn’t Think She Would Come Back
Despite deciding to pass on the sixth movie, Campbell said she was a bit sad to have missed out on being there while they were filming. However, she knew she made the right choice. “When I spoke about it, it wasn’t really to sort of rally everybody. It was really just my truth at that time,” she added.
Campbell is now back for the seventh movie, something that she didn’t expect to happen after her exit. “When I said goodbye to it, I thought that was it. I knew that there was a good chance that that would be it,” she explained.
As reported by Deadline, Campbell was compensated about $7 million for the latest movie.
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Other ‘Scream’ Franchise Favorites Are Coming Back
It has been 30 years since the first “Scream” film was released, and in the seventh installment, Sidney Prescott is back, living quietly with her husband and children. This time, Ghostface isn’t only targeting her, but her teenage daughter as well.
The film explores the renewed threat to Sidney and her family, featuring old faces and introducing new characters as the terror continues. “She’s created a family, has children, has found peace, and then, of course, chaos finds her,” Campbell teased.
“Scream 7” will see the return of Courteney Cox as Gale Weathers, David Arquette as Dewey Riley, and Matthew Lillard as Stu Marcher. New faces include Joel McHale and Isabel May, playing Sidney’s husband and daughter, respectively.
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Fans Are Ecstatic Over Neve Campbell’s Return
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“Scream” fans are praising Campbell for knowing her worth, and they are excited to see her back in the franchise.
“I’m sooo glad and happy Neve is back, I mean you can’t have Scream without Sidney Prescott, and she’s sooo right about realizing what her value is as a person and as an artist,” one user commented.
Another person noted, “Scream is nothing without her. And she did the right thing to walk away. She knows her worth.”
“I didn’t see Scream 6 because she wasn’t in it. It isn’t Scream without Sidney. It’s been her story since day one…” another added.
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There Might Be A ‘Scream 8’
“Scream 7” hasn’t been released in theaters yet, but screenwriter and director Kevin Williamson revealed that there might be a “Scream 8.” At the movie’s red carpet premiere on February 25, Williamson said he and Campbell have been talking about the possible next installment.
“When you’re sitting on the set at 3:00 in the morning, you’re like, ‘Well, what would Scream 8 be about?’ And you just start spit-balling,” Williamson explained.
Williamson teased that Campbell has a “great idea” that everyone on set resonated with, hinting that they might already have a direction for the next movie. However, it all depends on the success of “Scream 7.”
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“If this movie works and people want it, we’re here for the fans. So, if they want it, we’ll certainly give it to them,” he shared.
“Scream 7” will hit theaters in the U.S. on February 27.
Everyone claims to want new, original series and movies, but when looking at the numbers, the most popular series are sequels, remakes, or reboots. This proves that the demand for millennial and Gen Z nostalgia is at an all-time high in 2026, with fan-favorites such as X-Men: The Animated Series and Ren and Stimpy getting modern reboots. Like it or not, reboots and remakes are extremely popular and here to stay.
That being said, there are a slew of ’90s cartoons that deserve a second life, which is why this list will highlight eight cartoons that should get rebooted in 2026. Based on popularity, nostalgia, potential, unresolved story points, modern appreciation, and overall quality, these cartoons were some of the best of their time, and fans would appreciate a modern interpretation of them.
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‘Rugrats’ (1991–2003)
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The ’90s were a treasure trove of incredible cartoons, being a golden age of the medium, with one of the most popular series being Rugrats. This show views the world from the baby’s point of view, where everything is bigger, more mysterious, and full of adventure. It follows a group of kids, some of whom are cousins and friends, enjoying their time together.
Rugrats is arguably the most popular cartoon on this list, but that doesn’t mean it is the most deserving. Many fans felt content with the ending and number of episodes, meaning there doesn’t need to be a reboot. However, a Rugrats reboot would perform well and be in high demand by fans wishing to relive one of the best cartoons from their childhood. Technically, there was a modern reboot, but it didn’t have the same feeling, and a return to form would redeem that failure.
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‘ReBoot’ (1994–2001)
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Some of the greatest cartoons in history are Canadian, such as Ed, Edd, n’ Eddy, and ReBoot, the latter of which deserves a modern adaptation. Set inside the mainframe of a computer, the show follows Bob (Michael Benyaer), Enzo (Paul Dobson), and Dot (Kathleen Barr) as they fight against unwanted and evil viruses known as Megabyte and Hexadecimal.
ReBoot is one of the greatest Canadian cartoons of all time and was one of the first fully CGI shows, breaking new ground and influencing the medium. ReBoot: The Guardian Code was a letdown, but it reminded fans that they are itching to dive back into the Mainframe, meaning a new remake should happen. With technical advancements in CGI, a new high-stakes series would be awesome, and it would be funny if ReBootgot a reboot.
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‘Superman: The Animated Series’ (1996–2000)
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Superhero cartoons are some of the greatest in the medium, and DC in particular is known for its standout series, such as Batman: The Animated Series. However, another classic in the DCAU is Superman: The Animated Series, which follows Clark Kent (Tim Daly) and his adventures as the Man of Steel, facing off against dangerous villains including Lex Luthor (Clancy Brown).
My Adventures with Superman is an incredible Superman animated series, but with the new DCU starting, a revival of Superman: The Animated Series following David Correnswet‘s Superman would be absolutely brilliant. The movies are great, but more content following characters like Superman and Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) in an animated universe would create one of the best animated superhero TV shows. This wouldn’t exactly be a reboot, but rather taking its formula, style, and storytelling, and making something new out of it.
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‘Dexter’s Laboratory’ (1996–2003)
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Other than Rugrats, the next most popular entry featured on this list is probably Dexter’s Laboratory, a true classic of the ’90s that everyone would love to see again. The titular protagonist is a scheming child genius who likes to conduct experiments hidden from his parents. However, they often fail because of the undermining efforts of his rival or his sister, who unknowingly foils his plans.
Dexter’s Laboratory is one of the greatest cartoons of all time, meaning some don’t believe it needs a remake that would potentially ruin it. However, other fans would disagree, saying it deserves a reboot because it is so good. There is hesitation from the creator, Genndy Tartakovsky, especially since the voice actor passed away, but perhaps a legacy sequel would allow for a workaround while being modern, relevant, nostalgic, unique, and enjoyable. It likely will never happen, but fans can still hope that one of the best cartoons will get a revival.
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‘Freakazoid!’ (1995–1997)
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Steven Spielberg is one of the greatest directors of all time, with prestigious movies such as Saving Private Ryan. However, he also tried his hand at animation and delivered an instant ’90s classic in Freakazoid!. The titular teenage superhero fights crime in Washington, D.C., using his powers to defend the city from enemies in bizarre fashion.
Freakazoid! is known for its satirical humor, bizarre style, and over-the-top style, something that fans nowadays would greatly appreciate. This cartoon was ahead of its time, pioneering internet humor with its quirky style and meta-commentary on pop-culture. A modern reboot that satirizes the current landscape with superhero nonsense, especially with the genre’s popularity, would be perfect. A Freakazoid! reboot would be instantly relevant and has tons of potential to be better than the original. This cartoon is distinctly ’90s, and a modern touch would go a long way to renewing interest in this peculiar cartoon.
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‘Gargoyles’ (1994–1997)
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Batman: The Animated Series dominated the ’90s with its groundbreaking story, being an influential cartoon that defined the decade. Everyone tried to replicate its success, including Disney, which produced Gargoylesin retaliation. Originally protecting the world, a curse was cast on the Gargoyles, trapping them in stone for hundreds of years, but after that wait, the curse is undone, and now they roam New York City, adjusting to modern times.
Gargoyles tried to be the next Batman, but it became something entirely different in the meantime, establishing itself as a cult classic that was fresh, dark, and complex. Disney announced a live-action reboot of the cartoon, but fans would appreciate a reboot of the cartoon much more. Gargoyles ended too soon, leaving unfinished business for the story and fans who desperately want to return to the dark storytelling that hooked an entire generation of viewers in the ’90s. The story and complexity was ahead of its time and highlighted dark and philosophical narratives that fans would love to experience again in 2026.
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‘The Pirates of Dark Water’ (1991–1993)
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Most of the cartoons on this list are from the mid-1990s, but that doesn’t mean the early ’90s were barren of shows, with one of the best being The Pirates of Dark Water. With his father, the king, dying, the prince sets off on a nautical adventure to find the thirteen treasures which are rumored to be able to save his father. He and his crew travel the seas on a perilous quest, often facing evil forces who want the treasures for nefarious reasons.
The Pirates of Dark Water is one of the more forgotten series nowadays, which is exactly why a remake would reinvigorate interest and revive this classic cartoon. Despite that, it is one of the most requested reboots of all time since it was cancelled after 21 episodes, leaving the prince five treasures short of his goal. The Pirates of Dark Water never concluded, which is why a modern reboot could bring back this prestigious cartoon with layered storytelling and high-fantasy stakes. The Pirates of Dark Water is the most deserving cartoon of a reboot on this list, as fans have been waiting decades to see the conclusion of their favorite show.
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‘Recess’ (1997–2001)
Vince, Mikey, TJ, Gretchen, Gus, and Spinelli in ‘Recess’Image via Walt Disney Television Animation
Recessis one of the most quintessential ’90s cartoons, capturing the decade perfectly, making it a common rewatch for fans wanting to experience the good times and nostalgia from the ’90s again. It follows the troublemaking antics of a group of friends in fourth grade as they go about their daily lives. During recess, there is a whole society with government, rules, and laws, creating a dynamic world that the kids live in.
As one of the most definitive ’90s cartoons, it is also one of the most nostalgic, meaning fans would love to dive back into this world. School life has changed dramatically, and a reboot could either follow the same group of kids in a later grade during the 2000s or a new group of students in elementary during the 2020s. The evolution of playground politics would be fascinating to investigate. There is modern potential as well as nostalgic interest in a Recess reboot, making it a ’90s cartoon that needs a modern revival. The ’90s was a golden age of cartoons, and shows like Recess reflected that, so the least fans can get in return is a 2026 reboot of some of these classic cartoons.
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Tremendous audience support has propelled Russell Crowe‘s would-be Oscar contender to success on home video, despite a lukewarm theatrical run some months ago. This tends to happen with movies that score high ratings from viewers, as has been observed with several movies directed by Guy Ritchie and featuring action stars such as Jason Statham and Gerard Butler. There’s a bit of an audience overlap with these projects anyway; they’re targeted at older males who don’t rush out to theaters but prefer to wait for such content to hit the PVOD market. This is the primary reason for the continued success of Ritchie’s recent films Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare – both movies underperformed significantly in their theatrical runs.
However, Crowe’s movie did better than them both. It grossed around $45 million worldwide against a reported budget of approximately $10 million. The film was given a solid marketing push during awards season, with a particular focus on the central performances, although Michael Shannon‘s supporting performance was also included in awards campaigning. The movie featured numerous veterans in its cast, including John Slattery and Richard E. Grant. They were joined by the newcomer Leo Woodall, who broke out with a supporting role in the second season of HBO’s The White Lotus and as the co-lead of Netflix’s acclaimed romantic-drama series One Day. He will soon be seen opposite Rachel Weisz in the streamer’s upcoming series Vladimir.
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Here’s the Fan-Favorite Russell Crowe Movie Doing Phenomenally on Digital
The movie was headlined by Crowe and his fellow Oscar-winner Rami Malek. We’re talking, of course, about the World War II drama Nuremberg. It featured Crowe as the Nazi war criminal Hermann Göring and Malek as an American psychiatrist sent to get under his skin. Written and directed by James Vanderbilt, Nuremberg was released theatrically in November following a September premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. It earned mostly positive reviews, and now holds a 72% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The film’s excellent 95% audience score, however, is one of the key reasons for its success on home video. According to FlixPatrol, Nuremberg has spent over 60 days on the domestic Amazon, iTunes, and Google Play charts. You can watch the film at home. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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This is snow laughing matter! The NYPD has arrested a young man for allegedly assaulting officers in NYC with a snowball earlier this week.
Twenty-seven-year-old Gusmane Coulibaly made a blizzard of bad decisions lately, according to the NYPD.
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This morning, the NYPD arrested Gusmane Coulibaly, 27 years old, for assaulting our officers earlier this week in Washington Square Park.
Mr. Coulibaly was previously arrested less than three weeks ago for an attempted robbery in the transit system. pic.twitter.com/IHO2zTC4tr @NYPDnews
Police allege Coulibaly was among those in the crowd who hurled snowballs at cops in Washington Square Park … after previously having been arrested for an attempted robbery in the transit system.
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As we reported … the epic, one-sided snowball fight went down Monday … and escalated when an officer pulled out pepper-spray to send assailants scrambling.
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Fox News reports police are claiming the officers suffered injuries to the head, neck and face.WABC-TV reports police are looking for three other people for questioning.
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New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch called all the behavior exhibited both “disgraceful” and “criminal” and launched an investigation into the incident.
Ray J Ex-Partner Says He’s ‘Suicidal’ … But Not Violent Toward Her
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6:15 AM PT — Ray J tells TMZ … “I’m feeling good right now — I’m not suicidal at this moment — I don’t need to call a hotline — I’m perfectly stable.”
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He claims … “On the night of the incident … She was very aggressive with all the stuff going on … she put her hands on me and I literally got up out of there — situation like that you get out of there to settle down the situation — was I suicidal in that moment — I don’t know what I was feeling — she slapped me out of control — I didn’t know if it was March or April, my back tooth is loose — it was a massive blow — Hell yeah I called 911 because I left the hotel and she followed me.”
He goes on to say, “Her apology was sincere and weird at the same time — but we’re on good terms.”
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Ray J‘s ex-partner Shila Hasanoff is setting the record straight on the recent domestic violence call to his L.A. area home, saying the rapper didn’t lay a hand on her … and is now suicidal.
Shila posted an emotional Instagram video talking all about the incident from early Saturday morning, during which police responded to Ray’s residence after receiving a battery domestic violence call to his address.
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TMZ broke the story … our sources say the 2 parties involved refused to cooperate, leaving the officers with no other option than to close out the job with no arrests.
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Now, Shila is shining a spotlight on what happened, saying she wanted to clear up “misinformation” about the whole episode while insisting that Ray has never put hands on her.
She says Ray has been under tremendous strain lately from his ongoing legal battle with the Kardashians, namely Kim and Kris.
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As you know, Kim and Kris sued Ray J for defamation over his claims in a TMZ documentary that the duo were under a federal racketeering investigation. Ray J later countersued the Kardashians for allegedly breaching a $6 million contract over his infamous sex tape with Kim.
Shila also said the “One Wish” hitmaker is feeling attacked by people and, as a result, it really affects him. She says “that night I was only trying to grab him from jumping off the ledge and I let my emotions get the best of me and I slapped him.” She notes she “slapped the dog s–t out of him” and that she now regrets it.
She goes on to say Ray has been staying with her and is suicidal from all of these pressures. We’ve reached out to Ray J for comment … so far, no word back.
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Ray is no stranger to trouble. In November, he was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on his estranged wife, Princess Love, while the two were on a livestream arguing. By the way, Ray has denied ever pointing a gun at Princess Love.
Andy Cohen and Lisa Rinna Friends Again After ‘RHOBH’ Star Torched His Memoir
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Looks like Andy Cohen and Lisa Rinna have officially doused their drama after the ‘Real Housewives’ star set fire to his memoir in protest over him spilling their private texts.
Check out the clip from Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live” — Andy confirms he apologized for sharing their texts in “The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up” as soon as he realized he hurt her … and she wholeheartedly accepted. Meanwhile, she’s all smiles as she tells him he should be honored she fed his book to her fireplace.
Lisa said in her brand new book “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It” she was so upset their personal conversations were aired out that she torched his memoir … adding that she felt no one fought for her to stay on the series.
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It seems the smoke has settled, and Andy at another point on ‘WWHL’ professed his deepest appreciation to Lisa for being there for him during some of the biggest times of his life — his first baby shower and his Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony.
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Lisa announced her departure from ‘RHOBH’ in January 2023 after 8 seasons — including a tumultuous Season 12 — and has since said she has no plans to return.
She appeared on “The Traitors” Season 4 … and during her banishment in a January episode, she tearfully recalled her “very difficult” ending on ‘RHOBH.’
Andy Cohen called out Lisa Rinna for literally burning his memoir The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up in her fireplace.
“You are so extra that you burned the freaking book,” Cohen, 57, quipped during an interview with Rinna, 62, on the Wednesday, February 25, episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.
The drama between the WWHL host and the Traitors star dates back to the publication of Cohen’s 2023 memoir, in which he revealed that Rinna once texted him “after midnight saying she’s leaving” The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills in 2023. Cohen published that initial text and a followup where Rinna allegedly asked “if there was a path forward” to continue on RHOBH from one week later. (Rinna ultimately left the Bravo series after season 12.)
“When anyone gives you a heads-up that you’re in their book, you know you’re f***ed,” Rinna wrote. “He included my personal text messages. It was so shady, so Andy, so Bravo, so unnecessary. After I read it, I was so mad, I threw his book in my fireplace and watched it burn gleefully.”
As they broke down the controversy on Wednesday’s edition of Watch What Happens Live, Cohen confirmed that he apologized directly to Rinna when they recently met up at the Traitors season 4 reunion. (Cohen hosts The Traitors’ end-of-season cast reunion specials.)
“You write in the book about … my publishing a couple of text messages that really pissed you off. Text messages from you that I put in my book Daddy Diaries pissed you off so much that you burned my book in your fireplace,” Cohen explained.
He went on, “I apologize for publishing those texts. … I’ve had that done to me and I didn’t like it. I had all these reasons for doing it and when I really thought about it, I was like, ‘Oh wait, I gotta apologize.’ So, I’m sorry!”
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“You apologized in that moment and it meant the world,” Rinna replied.
Cohen’s biggest question was whether his Daddy Diaries book burned “easily” when Rinna tossed it into her fireplace.
“It did,” she insisted. “It was so beautiful to watch your book go up in flames! Andy, really, it’s an honor that I would burn your book. It’s kind of an honor.”
The two also touched on where they stand after Rinna’s somewhat contentious exit from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Cohen said it was “very clear” to him that Rinna still has “a very complicated relationship” with both him and the Housewives franchise.
“What I realized is that you showed up for me on two of the most important days of my life,” Cohen pointed out.
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The Watch What Happens Live host mentioned Rinna’s iconic dancing at his baby shower in 2019, in addition to her giving a speech during his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in February 2022. The second occasion occurred shortly after the death of Rinna’s mom Lois and on the heels of her infamous Aspen, Colorado, blowout with Kathy Hilton on the set of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Lisa Rinna got emotional on The Traitors about how her retirement from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills affected her. Warning: spoilers ahead for the newest episode of The Traitors. During the Thursday, January 29, episode of the hit Peacock series, Lisa, 62, was the newest person to be banished at the roundtable. She then […]
“I just want to thank you. You showed up for me on two very important days for me and that is not lost on me,” Cohen said. “I really appreciate that and I’ll never forget it.”
Rinna assured Cohen, “It was my absolute pleasure.”
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Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen airs on Bravo Sundays through Thursdays. New episodes are available the next day on Peacock.
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