After three seasons and four years, Netflix’s Heartstopper wraps up this week with Heartstopper Forever. The movie will focus primarily on wrapping up Nick (Kit Connor) and Charlie’s (Joe Locke) stories as Nick starts applying for university, forcing the two to think about what comes next. This comes shortly after the conclusion of Alice Oseman‘s webcomic-turned-graphic-novel series on which the show is based. While it will be sad to say goodbye to Heartstopper, Oseman has several other excellent novels that would make amazing television shows, and it would be wise for Netflix to adapt one of those next. There’s one book, in particular, that even takes place in the same universe as the Heartstopper graphic novels, so it could stand on its own as an adaptation.
What Is Alice Oseman’s ‘Radio Silence’ About?
Radio Silencefollows Frances Janvier, a star student in her final year of secondary school, and academics are pretty much her whole life. In between trying to finish the year strong and get into Cambridge, Frances is secretly a fan of a podcast called Universe City and posts her art dedicated to the show online. She’s absolutely thrilled when the podcast’s anonymous creator, who goes by Radio Silence, asks her to become Universe City‘s official artist. One night, while out letting off steam, Frances runs into Aled Last, her neighbor who’s a year ahead of her at the affiliated boys’ school. Aled confesses to Frances that he is Radio Silence, and shortly afterward, she reveals the truth about herself as well. Despite never speaking much before, the two realize that they actually have a lot in common, and they quickly become best friends.
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As Frances and Aled grow closer, their collaborative efforts on the podcast take off, but they struggle to balance their secret passion with their academics. They’re both expected to lead much more practical lives than they’d prefer, and their friendship leads them to start doubting everything they have been working towards up until this point. Frances and Aled’s friendship represents the perfect little bubble where they can dream big and focus solely on Universe City, but their real lives constantly threaten to get in the way.
‘Radio Silence’ Would Be the Perfect Show for ‘Heartstopper’ Fans
After Heartstopper‘s success, now would be the perfect time for Netflix to tackle a Radio Silence adaptation.While Heartstopper is a romance first and foremost, Radio Silence is a story about friendship. Frances is deeply lonely and unhappy in her fast-paced pursuit of academics, only feeling truly like herself when listening to and making art for Universe City. Similarly, Aled is keeping Universe City a secret from the people in his life, feeling like he has to hide who he is to pursue the future that he’s on track to have. After accidentally meeting in person, Frances and Aled realize that they’ve already found each other online, making them feel as if they were always meant to be best friends.
Those who have read the Heartstopper graphic novels will know that Aled is also present in that series as one of Charlie’s friends, but the character was replaced in the Netflix adaptation by a new creation, Isaac (Tobie Donovan), particularly because Aled has his own story. That said, Nick and Charlie do briefly appear in a chapter of Radio Silence and, with some tweaks, could easily cameo in a potential adaptation. Just like Heartstopper, Radio Silence centers teens and their journeys without talking down to its viewers. It also tackles heavier themes, including mental health, making it the perfect successor to Heartstopper now that Forever has concluded that story.
Christopher Nolan‘s “The Odyssey” is one of the year’s biggest film releases, continuing the filmmaker’s streak of ambitious, large-scale movies. While fans are still taking in his latest project, the director has already tempered expectations for what’s next, revealing that audiences will likely have to wait a while before his next movie arrives.
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Just days after the release of “The Odyssey” on July 17, fans are already wondering when Christopher Nolan’s next project will be released. The director’s early career was marked by one- to two-year gaps between films. Since 2017, however, his releases have settled into a roughly three-year cycle.
“The Odyssey” is Nolan’s first movie after 2023’s “Oppenheimer.” The director admitted that his latest project pushed his physical limits and was the most challenging film he had ever done.
“I definitely hit the limits of my own stamina and everybody’s stamina, I think. I mean, it’s ‘The Odyssey,’ of course it should be difficult,” he said, adding that he wouldn’t be doing his job correctly if it was easy.
As for whether fans can expect his next film to come out in three years, he told TODAY, “Oh, at least.”
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Matt Damon Received A Call About ‘The Odyssey’ Months After The Director’s First Oscar
Nolan’s idea to take “The Odyssey” to the big screen began in the early 2000s. According to Matt Damon, who portrays Odysseus in the epic film, he got a call from the director just six months after his first Oscar win.
In 2024, Nolan earned his first Best Director Oscar for the biographical drama “Oppenheimer.” The movie was nominated in 13 categories and took home seven wins.
Damon assumed that it would take at least another year before the director would start to work on his next project, but that wasn’t the case, as he learned during the call. “So I just thought we were catching up, which we did. And then he blurted out, ‘Yeah, I’m thinking of going back to work.’ And I went, ‘Wait, already?’” the actor told PEOPLE.
Christopher Nolan Made History With His Latest Film
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“The Odyssey” is the first feature-length commercial film shot entirely on IMAX film cameras, which uses 70mm film stock. For Nolan, shooting the movie in the format was a dream come true. Although he had used it in sequences for his past films, “The Odyssey” was the first time he used it for the entire movie.
“I’d originally seen IMAX films in museums and theme parks as a kid and immediately thought, why aren’t they making movies like that? That was when I was 16 or 17. Now I’m about to be 56, and I’ve finally gotten to do it,” he told The New York Times.
Using the camera had its challenges, though. As cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema noted, it made a noise “like a lawn mower, diesel engine.” The problem was solved with a “soundproofing system” built for the camera.
Filming ‘The Odyssey’ Was Tough For The Cast And Crew
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Nolan knew making “The Odyssey” would be tough. The director is known for favoring practical effects over CGI, and the cast and crew had to endure grueling filming conditions in pursuit of authenticity.
The cast and crew were exposed to brutal weather conditions and had to hike daily to a set located 1,000 feet above sea level to film some scenes. While shooting aboard a ship in the open sea, some supporting cast members became seasick and threw up. Instead of halting production, Nolan decided to include it in the movie. “They were really game for it. And that day ended up being fabulous as well as miserable; it yielded some of my favorite shots in the film,” the director said.
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Damon noted that Nolan had the “hardest job on set,” sharing that when he felt discomfort, it helped to see the director “looking like a drowned rat, just as cold, just as wet, and never complaining.”
‘The Odyssey’ Made $51 Million On Opening Day
“The Odyssey” is on track for box office success. According to multiple reports, the film earned $51.2 million from preview screenings and its opening day on Friday, July 17, in North American theaters.
It is projected to earn $120 million on opening weekend. Furthermore, the movie has, so far, earned $137.3 million across 73 international markets.
Facing competition from Christopher Nolan‘s latest epic, The Odyssey, Disney’s live-action Moana remake has taken a steep fall in its second weekend of release. The action-adventure film opened to mediocre reviews and underperformed commercially in its first weekend, grossing less than $100 million worldwide. Of this total, only $43 million came from domestic theaters. This put the film in the same category as the superhero flops Supergirl and Joker: Folie à Deux. Both The Odyssey and Moana cost $250 million to produce, but Nolan’s epic has already grossed in three days what Disney’s remake will struggle to in its lifetime run.
The Odyssey generated around $120 million domestically and approximately $260 million worldwide in its opening weekend, representing a record debut for star Matt Damon. It also delivered the biggest global opening for Nolan, beating out The Dark Knight Rises and The Dark Knight. The film currently holds a “Certified Fresh” 95% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 97% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “Reinvigorating an ancient adventure with majestic sweep and sterling work by its colossal ensemble, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey imbues myth with primal human feeling.”
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Collider Exclusive · The Sorting Hat Awaits Which Hogwarts House Are You? Gryffindor · Slytherin · Hufflepuff · Ravenclaw
Four houses. One destiny. The Sorting Hat has considered thousands of students — now it’s your turn. Answer honestly and discover where you truly belong at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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🐍Slytherin
🦡Hufflepuff
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🦅Ravenclaw
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What quality do you value most in yourself? Answer as honestly as you can — the Hat always knows.
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A friend is being treated unfairly. What do you do? How you protect others says everything about who you are.
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What does success look like to you? What you’re working toward defines who you’re becoming.
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What is your greatest fear? Fear is the most honest thing about a person.
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The rules say no. Your gut says go. What do you do? Every institution has rules. What you do with them is a choice.
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What kind of friend are you? Who you are to the people you love is who you really are.
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You look into the Mirror of Erised. What do you see? The mirror shows the deepest desire of your heart.
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The Sorting Hat pauses. It whispers: “You could do well in any house. But what matters most to you — truly?” This is your tiebreaker. The Hat always listens.
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The Sorting Hat Speaks Your House Has Been Chosen
After careful deliberation, the Sorting Hat has made its decision. This is the house your values, your instincts, and your particular way of being in the world were made for.
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Gryffindor Tower · Scarlet & Gold
🦁 Gryffindor
You have nerve. Not the reckless kind, but the deep, quiet courage that shows up even when you’re terrified — especially then.
Gryffindors don’t act because they’re fearless — they act because they understand that some things are worth being afraid for.
You stand up for people when it would be easier to look away.
You charge toward what’s right even when the odds are terrible.
Harry, Hermione, Ron — the heroes of Hogwarts’s greatest chapter — all called the tower with the scarlet and gold home. And now, so do you.
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Slytherin Dungeon · Emerald & Silver
🐍 Slytherin
You are driven, sharp, and utterly clear-eyed about what you want and how to get there.
Slytherin has long been misunderstood — painted as the house of villains when it is, at its best, the house of those who refuse to accept limits placed on them by others.
You are resourceful, strategic, and you play the long game.
You know your worth. You protect your own fiercely.
The dungeon common room with its view of the Black Lake is yours — and the ambitions that will take you further than anyone expects are yours too.
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Hufflepuff Basement · Yellow & Black
🦡 Hufflepuff
You are the kind of person that makes the world genuinely better just by being in it.
Hufflepuff is not the “safe” house or the “leftover” house — it is the house of those with the greatest heart and the most unwavering integrity.
You show up. You work hard. You don’t need glory or recognition — you do what’s right because it’s right.
Your loyalty never wavers, even when tested.
Nymphadora Tonks, Cedric Diggory, Newt Scamander — some of the wizarding world’s finest. And now you join them.
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Ravenclaw Tower · Blue & Bronze
🦅 Ravenclaw
Your mind is your greatest gift, and you’ve always known it.
Ravenclaws are the thinkers, the questioners, the ones who find a puzzle irresistible and a good book better company than most people.
Ravenclaw is not merely about intelligence — it’s about the love of learning, the pursuit of truth, and the rare courage to admit you don’t know something yet.
You see the world with unusual clarity and depth.
Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick, Rowena Ravenclaw herself — all extraordinary, all original. And so are you.
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Here’s How Much the ‘Moana’ Remake Has Grossed at the Global Box Office
Meanwhile, the Moana remake plummeted by 70% on its second Friday and by around 55% on its second weekend. It grossed approximately $18 million domestically in its sophomore frame, pushing its running total to just over $80 million. Globally, Moana has amassed more than $170 million so far. Starring Dwayne Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, the movie arrives just 10 years after the animated original, which gained incredible popularity on streaming. The relatively short window between the original and the remake is being viewed as the biggest reason behind the new film’s underperformance. Moreover, a sequel to the animated hit titled Moana 2 was released just two years ago. The remake currently holds a 31% critics’ score and an 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “The sea calls to no one in this underwhelming new version of Moana, an endeavor that solidifies its animated predecessor as the superior adventure.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
“Full House” star Jodie Sweetin has been candid about her struggles with sobriety over the years, revealing that she first started drinking alcohol at the age of 14 before sharing that her interest in substances eventually spun out of control. Now, in a new interview, the “Fuller House” actress is revealing how her co-star, John Stamos, supported her on the difficult journey toward recovery while also staying on the straight and narrow himself.
While appearing on the “Dory Jackson Interview” podcast, Sweetin, 44, opened up about how Stamos’ support and kind words helped keep her in check as she pursued sobriety.
“John and I really, really connected in a lot of ways over [sobriety],” she said on the most recent episode. “We have been there to celebrate each other’s big successes and milestones, and I am so glad that I got to be an example of attraction rather than promotion, which is a big principle in recovery.”
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Stamos and Sweetin’s relationship dates back to the ’80s, when they both booked leading roles in the ABC sitcom “Full House,” which ran from 1987 to 1995. They reunited on screen for the Netflix reboot, “Fuller House,” from 2016 to 2020.
According to Sweetin, she’s learned a lot about herself throughout her sobriety journey. “[The principle is] don’t beat people over the head. Just be the result of all of your work, and chances are, people that are looking will find you,” she said.
The Last Time Jodie Sweetin Touched A Drink
Elsewhere in the interview, the mom of two opened up and revealed that the last time she even touched an alcoholic drink was in 2011, adding that it’s been a “journey.” She explained that she began a 12-step program and engaged in work outside the program, such as therapy, to help guide her. Sweetin described the feeling of being untethered to alcohol as “very freeing.”
“You get the opportunity to become a different person, and once you start actually liking that person, it becomes really hard to go back and continue destructive behavior,” the actress said. “You kind of go like, ‘Oh, wait, hold on, I want to take care of this little person inside here and see what they’re capable of.’ And I’ve been really fortunate to be able to do that.”
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Jodie Sweetin Struggled With Alcohol During Her Teenage Years
Sweetin previously opened up about her addiction to alcohol in a different interview, revealing that it all began for her when she had her first drink at co-star Candace Cameron Bure’s wedding when she was 14. In another interview, she said that she leaned on alcohol as a teenager to help her relate to those around her.
“I had this weird, I’ll say, I had this, particularly after the show ended, like, in high school, there was this strange feeling that I had, because everyone assumed I was quote unquote a TV star. So, like, you know, the rumor before you would even start at a school was like, ‘Oh, she’s a stuck-up b-tch,’” she said.
Sweetin attempted to shed that label by outdrinking her peers and taking harder drugs, per The Blast.
Stamos Recalls The Moment He Knew He Had To ‘Straighten Up’
Stamos has also dealt with substance abuse, and he even made headlines in 2015 when he was arrested for an alleged DUI. Stamos went on to seek treatment in a rehab center and detailed the moment in his memoir, “If You Would Have Told Me.”
He told PEOPLE in 2023 that he realized he was drinking too much and that it was partially caused by the people he was hanging around. “I had that DUI and I was like, ‘I can’t do this. I’ve got to straighten up,’” he said. “That’s when I was confusing the universe because I’m not a bad person, but I was doing crappy things.”
What Helped Stamos Stay Focused On His Well-Being?
Thankfully for Stamos, he was able to lean on his sister and his “Fuller House” co-stars for support throughout his journey. In addition to them, Stamos credited his wife, Caitlin McHugh Stamos, and their son, Billy, for holding him tightly even when he felt he let them down.
“They have kept me on this path because going down the road of being sober and taking care of yourself, everybody tries. Everybody does it. You could get going for a little while. Then, it’s like, ‘I can drink again,’” he said. “So it’s staying on the path is what they mostly do for me.”
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If you find yourself stuck in a tee-jeans-and-sneakers rut, we hear you. But you don’t have to give up your staple outfit to look chic. By swapping sneakers with luxe-looking sandals, you elevate your aesthetic without even trying. These 13 stylish pairs make it easy, comfy and shockingly affordable — we’re talking picks from only $10.
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6. Vacation Mode: These waterproof Reef sandals are essential for beach and pool days. You won’t mind the long walk to the car.
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8. Somewhere in Italy: Radiate Italian vibes in these handmade-looking wedges that combine wooden, woven and leather materials.
9. Easy On: Instead of cork sandals, opt for this upgraded bow-strap version that is just as convenient, yet much more sophisticated.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s July 3, 2026, wedding at Madison Square Garden may have been phone-free, but that hasn’t stopped a flood of rumors, AI-generated images of the newlyweds and online criticism from swirling in the days since the couple’s star-studded nuptials.
While the bride and groom remained mum about their big day, several high-profile guests are pushing back and defending the ceremony’s seemingly unconventional choices, shutting down false reports and calling out the fake photos circulating online.
Keep scrolling to see how attendees shut down rumors surrounding one of the year’s most talked-about celebrity weddings:
Joseph Kahn Defends ‘No VIP’ Seating and Blasts Fake AI Photos
Joseph Kahn, who has directed eight of Swift’s music videos, quickly emerged as one of the wedding’s most vocal defenders.
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“For the record, I liked the no VIP seating at Taylor’s wedding,” Kahn wrote via X on July 8, 2026. “Everyone who attended can come down to earth and check their ego with their phones for a minute.”
He added, “It’s not a club. It’s a wedding.”
Days earlier, Kahn used his platform to call out the flurry of AI-generated images purporting to show the inside of the ceremony.
“Every picture I’ve seen of the wedding is fake,” he tweeted. “Trust me, AI would break if you tried to prompt it.”
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Simone Biles Claps Back at Critics of Her Wedding Invite
Simone Biles wasn’t about to let strangers question her friendship with the bride. After the Olympic gymnast and her husband, NFL star Jonathan Owens, celebrated their attendance with a carousel of photos on Instagram on July 5, 2026, one commenter asked, “When has Simone Biles and Taylor Swift even spoken to each other?😂“
The gymnast and the pop star’s friendship actually stretches back a decade, to when Swift publicly supported Team USA gymnastics during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. Biles later returned the favor by performing to Swift’s “…Ready for It?” during the 2024 Olympic trials.
Their bond deepened in 2021, when Swift narrated a tribute video for Biles after the gymnast withdrew from multiple events at the Tokyo Olympics. Set to Swift’s “This Is Me Trying,” the video became a viral moment of support.
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Tavia Hunt Shuts Down Champagne and Long-Line Rumors
Tavia Hunt, wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, wasted no time knocking down rumors that the reception had run short on champagne or that guests were stuck waiting in long lines.
“This is such a false narrative. They did not run out of champagne,” she wrote via Instagram comment days after the ceremony. “There were not long lines. Every single person was seated for the ceremony.”
BBC Radio 1 presenterGreg James, who also attended the ceremony, had a similar experience as the Hunt family.
“Great food, unlimited food and drinks,” James made a point to mention on the July 8, 2026, broadcast of his morning show. “[Taylor and Travis were] on the dance floor, having a great time; it was great.”
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Eric Stonestreet Praises ‘Classy’ Ceremony
“I found that very authentic, and I thought that was like classy and cool,” Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet, a major Chiefs fan, told Chiefs Wire in July 2026. “I think that Travis and Taylor created a night for themselves and their guests that was special and unique in only the way they could.”
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Stonestreet was over the moon to get the invite and was amazed by the venue’s transformation for the big day.
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“I know they’ve gotten so much crap for doing it at Madison Square Garden, but show me another place where they could have a private moment like anybody else would deserve to have at a wedding, where they don’t have helicopters and hot air balloons and dirigibles floating over them trying to get video.”
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
Comedian Tom Segura’s estranged wife, Christina Pazsitzky, is addressing the couple’s shocking split after 18 years of marriage.
“Thank you for all the kind messages. This is a really difficult time for our family,” Pazsitzky, 50, wrote in picture of a handwritten note shared via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, July 18, addressing listeners of her and Segura’s podcast “Your Mom’s House,” who she referred to in the note as “mommies.”
“Episodes of YMH are pre-recorded in advance — hence no mention of recent events,” she continued in the message. “Just know your Mommy loves you and will see you very soon.”
News broke on Monday, July 18, that Pazsitzky, who is also a comedian, and Segura, 47, called it quits a few months ago — a decision that was reportedly amicable. (TMZ was the first to report the news.) The pair, who said “I do” in November 2008, share two sons, Ellis and Julian, whom they welcomed in 2016 and 2018, respectively.
Influencer Jen Hamilton shared another emotional video after sparking speculation that her marriage to husband Brian is over. “OK, no crying,” she began in a TikTok posted on Monday, June 15, which she captioned, “The ‘statement.’” Hamilton continued in her video: “I’m feeling embarrassed and feeling exposed and feeling sad, feeling every single thing you […]
The comedians are not just coparents — they’re also collaborators. During their marriage they also worked on a number of projects together and in addition to their podcast, including the Netflix comedy series Bad Thoughts, created by Segura and featuring Daniella Pineda, Robert Iler and Arturo Castro, among others.
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According to TMZ, the estranged couple will continue to co-host their “Your Mom’s House” podcast in the wake of their split and as they navigate their public divorce.
The pair have both joked openly about their relationship through the years, with Pazsitzky and their sons appearing multiple times in several of Segura’s standup jokes.
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“I love my husband. I laugh at his jokes. I think he’s fantastic,” Pazsitzky said while performing her 2017 Netflix special Mother Inferior. “And then all day, every day, I wanna punch him in his dumb face. And it’s not the big things that make you wanna kill your spouse. It’s little stuff.”
Amy Schumer and her estranged husband Chris Fischer‘s seven-year marriage ended on good terms, a source exclusively confirms to Us Weekly. “Amy still adores Chris, just not romantically,” the insider shares. “He’s a great guy and an even better father.” Schumer, 44, announced her separation from Fischer, 45, in a since-deleted Instagram post on December […]
The former couple also made headlines earlier this year when they got “stuck in the Caribbean” following their vacation after President Donald Trump approved military action in Venezuela.
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“We can’t go home. We’ve been stuck for extra days. Airspace becomes opened and then closed. It’s fun,” Segura said in a video shared via Instagram in January, appearing alongside his wife. “I’ll tell you the fun part is that you go to the airport and they tell you, ‘You’re gonna leave now,’ and then they go, ‘Just kidding, you’re not.’ Every day is just a mystery. Will we get home?”
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Wedding season is still going strong, and we’re shopping for all our elegant summer fits. And while fit-and-flare silhouettes and classic A-lines are poised and plentiful, our current obsession is chic halter-neck dresses. Flirty, fun and flattering, these neck-wrap styles carry a youthful energy — but don’t let that fool you. They’re just as stunning on women over 40, with a shoulder‑highlighting design that feels ageless in the best way.
Retailers like Amazon, Nordstrom, Macy’s and Abercrombie & Fitch feature a wide range of halter-neck wedding-guest dresses ready to find their perfect plus-one. From bra-friendly styles, muffin-top-hiding features, waist‑accenting fits and more, these 17 halter-neck dresses offer a style for every taste — and age — starting at just $14.
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17 Flattering Halter Neck Dresses for Late Summer Weddings
1. Our Favorite: It’s not just the elegant high neck that’s selling Us on this flowy halter-neck dress. The tiered layers help balance out your figure, cleverly minimizing the midsection so you can look and feel your best.
2. Resort Ready: With a sleek high neck, this sophisticated asymmetrical halter dress instantly reads resort-ready. With a breezy, oversized fit, it’s just what you need to transition from 5-star travels to elegant elopements.
3. Budget-Friendly Buy: Reviewers praise this affordable halter-neck dress for being “beautiful,” “functional,” “flattering” and a “go-to summer staple.” With a high waist and fit-and-flare silhouette, it’s a comfortable, confidence-boosting option for summer weddings.
4. Splurge Worthy: Hill House Home is a beloved brand for a reason: their dresses are consistently flattering and chic. That includes this beachy halter‑neck dress, complete with a slimming silhouette and fun fish print that’s ready for any laid-back ceremony.
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5. Stay Put: Those who are hesitant to go without a bra won’t be able to resist this Abercrombie linen halter dress. The breezy, beautiful style, which comes in solids like black and blush, features spaghetti strap sleeves that keep you securely in place.
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6. Regally Retro: We’re getting Marilyn Monroe vibes from this vintage-style halter-neck dress from Anthropologie. The dropped waist pairs perfectly with the flowy skirt — a style that’s appropriate for all ages, shapes and sizes.
7. Event Ready: Even if you avoid silks and satins, you won’t be able to resist this elegant stretchy halter dress. The shiny Quince dress doesn’t cling to problem areas, and it’s a can’t-beat bargain compared to near-identical dresses at Reformation.
8. Poised & Polished: This button-up linen-blend halter dress is so chic, we’d almost be willing to wear it to the office. You’d never guess there’s a peek of skin at the back, but the minimal cutout keeps it fresh and wedding-approved.
9. Reviewer Loved: We can always count on Petal & Pup to deliver a dress that’s budget-friendly and figure-flattering. Such is the case with this flowy and flirty floral halter maxi dress that reviewers say is the “perfect wedding guest dress.”
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10. Bodycon Babe: Celebrate your curves in the most flattering way possible in this Rachel Roy halter mini dress. The bodycon fit is surprisingly forgiving, creating an hourglass effect that enhances your natural shape.
11. LBD: If you won’t step out the door without shapewear, this Spanx halter dress takes the pain out of the process. The slimming number has a smooth compression fit that moves well, slims the midsection and turns heads in the best way possible.
12. Elegant Affairs: Designed with an empire-waist fit, this flattering Eliza J halter dress gives you room to breathe while still letting your figure shine. Even better: the high neck and covered back are totally bra-friendly.
13. Total Goddess: We’re getting Grecian goddess vibes from this drop-waist halter dress. The high neck, textured fabric and wrap waist come together to create an effortlessly elegant ensemble.
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14. Made To Move: Daring but demure, this v-neck halter dress is perfect for any summer wedding. With a ruched, wrapped waist, the romantic maxi is begging for a turn on the dance floor.
15. Summer Afternoons: Perfect for laid-back ceremonies, this smocked-back gingham halter dress is the best of Southern style. The tie-neck design lets you customize just how busty you want to go.
16. Design Details: The peplum-style cover in this mini halter dress isn’t just chic — it hides any midsection bulge you’d rather keep covered. The smocked back, too, gives it a flexible fit that hugs just right.
17. Ultra Sophisticated: Polka dots are so in, and this drop-waist polka-dot halter dress puts a polished spin on the trend. With a solid black top and a polka-dot bottom, the conservative dress has both playful charm and timeless sophistication.
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Wedding season is swiftly approaching, and I’m preparing for the five nuptials I’ll be attending this summer. I can’t possibly wear the same dress to all of them, right? Right! That said, I find shopping for wedding guest dresses to be a challenge because I’m so short, that is until I stumbled upon these petite-friendly […]
Anya Taylor-Joy on the red carpetImage via Lucia Sabatelli/Instarimages
Even though she has worked far and wide in movies of all shapes and sizes, Anya Taylor-Joyseems to have a special bond with Apple TV. Her latest project, the limited series Lucky, has remained at the top of the streamer’s viewership charts ever since its debut on July 15. Meanwhile, a genre-bending movie she starred in with Miles Teller has passed a monumental milestone of its own. The movie was released as an Apple TV original in 2025, and was primarily positioned as a Valentine’s Day offering. While it featured plenty of romance, it also dabbled in sci-fi, action, thriller, horror, and other genres.
The movie was directed by Scott Derrickson, best known for the horror hits The Exorcism of Emily Rose and The Black Phone, and the superhero movie Doctor Strange. The narrative revolved around two characters who are stationed in observation towers on opposite sides of a gorge and tasked with ensuring that its mysteries remain hidden. The movie also featured Sigourney Weaver in a supporting role whose brevity was similar to that of the one she played in The Mandalorian & Grogu recently. While Apple TV has released several popular movies in the last year — F1, Fountain of Youth, and The Family Plan 2 — Taylor-Joy and Teller’s blockbuster remains at the top of the streamer’s charts.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🏜️Dune
🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Anya Taylor-Joy Is Having a Major Year
We’re talking, of course, about The Gorge. According to FlixPatrol, the movie has spent more than 500 days on Apple TV’s domestic viewership leaderboard, which it continues to dominate even now. The Gorge received mixed reviews and is now sitting at a 62% critics’ score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Mixing multiple genres, The Gorge makes for a surprisingly endearing romance until its action-thriller obligations steer proceedings back onto a more predictable path.” The film’s audience score of 74%, however, partially explains why it has been so popular with viewers. Taylor-Joy has already had a theatrical hit this year (The Super Mario Galaxy Movie), and she has another sure-fire hit (Dune: Part Three) lined up for release in December. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 28, 2025
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127 Minutes
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Scott Derrickson
Writers
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Zach Dean
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Gregory Goodman, C. Robert Cargill, Dana Goldberg, David Ellison, Don Granger, Miles Teller, Sherryl Clark, Adam Kolbrenner
That Quentin Tarantino guy sure has made some great movies, albeit not many recently, since Once Upon a Time in Hollywood came out in 2019, and at the time of writing, that’s his most recent effort. He has maintained an intention to direct 10 movies and then move on from directing, so there’s probably just all this pressure to do something special for film #10. If you wanted to be devious, you could say Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 are his fourth and fifth movies, respectively, which would’ve made Once Upon a Time in Hollywood film #10. But Kill Bill was made as one massive movie that got divided into two, with one volume coming out in 2003, and the second volume coming out in 2004.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair had been screened in 2004, at Cannes, and then there had been very limited screenings at Tarantino’s own New Beverly Cinema for little one-off events, but 2025 was the first time most people got to see the film as a single experience. So, with The Whole Bloody Affair widely available, it’s now accessible as the fourth Quentin Tarantino movie, and so it’s harder to argue he already did his 10th, with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. After the theatrical run, Peacock is now the best place to watch and experience Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, and fully appreciate it as one of the absolute greatest revenge thrillers of all time.
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The Story of ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’
Discussing Kill Bill, the easiest part is always breaking down what it’s about. Revenge. That’s it. Okay, not completely “that’s it,” but that is the main premise, that is what the main character is after almost the whole time, and that is what drives the whole movie. There are parts in the second half of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (or parts of Vol. 2) that complicate the whole quest for revenge, to some extent, or make certain kills harder to carry out for The Bride (Uma Thurman) than others, but it is still an A to B sort of thing, ending with Bill (David Carradine) ideally killed. So The Bride hopes.
She escaped her life as an assassin before the events of the main story, and then, when Bill and the other members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad find out where she ran off to, they track her down and try to kill her. They also wipe out people she’d met, and did it all during a wedding rehearsal… hence her being known, for much of the film, as “The Bride.” She doesn’t die, and then, years on from almost dying, tracks all the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad members down, one by one, making them pay. It’s a simple story, but Tarantino definitely has a lot of fun with how it’s carried out and executed, in terms of style and genre(s).
Why ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ is the Ultimate Revenge Epic
Uma Thurman in Kill Bill Vol. 2Image via Miramax Films
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Revenge, as a theme, has driven all sorts of movies, and you see it quite a lot in films that have quite a bit of action and/or life-or-death stakes. So, there are lots of martial arts movies about revenge, plenty of revenge-themed samurai films, and then vengeance and justice are themes that are intrinsic to a good many Westerns. Looking at it that way, within cinema history, it makes sense why Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair pays homage to a variety of films from various genres. Martial arts is something it leans into throughout, while the first half of the epic is also indebted to samurai and yakuza films, and then there is more of a spaghetti Western feel to much of the second half.
If you like the sorts of movies Tarantino likes, you’ll probably be in some kind of cinematic heaven here.
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Quentin Tarantino has never been shy about celebrating and paying tribute to movies he really loves, and you see him doing so in a more heightened way than ever in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. If you like the sorts of movies Tarantino likes, you’ll probably be in some kind of cinematic heaven here. You can watch Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, then keep digesting other older movies, all before coming back to Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, maybe a few years later, and you’ll be able to notice more of those references, and better piece together its DNA. The love for genre – and sometimes B-grade – cinema here is undeniable, and for Tarantino to do it with A-grade technical qualities, acting, cinematography, and writing is a real treat.
How ‘Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair’ Differs From ‘Vol. 1’ and ‘Vol. 2’
David Carradine in Kill Bill Vol. 2Image via Miramax Films
There might not be a ton new in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair, if you’ve seen and enjoyed Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 before. If anything, you might find there’s a bit less. The ending of Vol. 1 is altered so that it doesn’t have a cliffhanger, which makes a certain scene in Vol. 2 technically more of a reveal. There’s a recap at the start of Vol. 2 that’s also gone from The Whole Bloody Affair. Some violent sequences that were in Vol. 1 are bloodier and more intense in The Whole Bloody Affair, and you get a brief intermission between the two halves, rather than an end credits sequence for Vol. 1.
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It would probably be easiest to recommend this complete version to someone who’s never seen either Kill Bill before. But if you have seen those movies before, and want to see one done the way Tarantino preferred, you can treat The Whole Bloody Affair like a director’s cut. You’re not going to have an entirely new experience, but you’ll probably find it interesting. And, either way, the events of Kill Bill – be they divided into two volumes or made into one whole bloody affair – are great, and endlessly cinematic. It’s easy to binge this approximately four-hour-long epic, and it really does remain one of the very best things Quentin Tarantino has ever directed.
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Not everyone deserves the title of ‘style icon,’ but we’d argue it’s one of the best ways to describe Anne Hathaway (aside from, you know, being an amazing actress). The 43-year-old has been rocking the outfits of our dreams — both on screen and off — since at least 2001, and judging from her latest press tour looks for The Odyssey, she won’t be stopping anytime soon. Even Hathaway’s more casual ensembles are pretty enviable, and while many of Us might not have a baby bump to dress, we’re still drooling over the breezy sundress she wore while out in New York City.
For an appearance on the Today show, Hathaway’s stylist, Erin Walsh, made sure the brunette beauty was cool and comfy in a teal Alaïa halter dress. As one might expect, the high-end piece costs a pretty penny (over $3,000), but the style is extremely flattering — even for those who aren’t pregnant — since it floats over the belly and neither highlights nor constricts the midsection.
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Thankfully, those who are lusting after the look aren’t out of luck. We found an Amazon alternative with a similar design and easy, summery vibe, but at $39, it’s a bit more budget-friendly than the OG.
The AmySister Casual Halter Tiered Maxi Dress is a worthy warm-weather investment, working for everything from backyard hangs to fancy weddings and even weekend errand runs. While it doesn’t come in teal, it is available in a beachy blue shade (another color Hathaway just wore on the red carpet!), as well as green, pistachio, bright pink and more. The ruched halter neckline channels Hathaway’s luxury look, and the cotton fabric makes the pick extra breathable in the heat.
If you’re tired of sneakers, sandals and even basic ballet flats, we feel you. But Anne Hathaway‘s latest shoe choice might inspire you to try a new take on an old trend. The actress wore rich-looking woven flats that somehow screamed ‘Hamptons’ and ‘Manhattan’ at the same time, and we found the luxe look for […]
The Amazon find also features a tiered skirt for a breezy, billowy silhouette — this one won’t cling when temperatures rise and won’t show off your tummy. A back tie keeps everything secure (and easily hides a bra band) while pockets are a convenient detail. Add in the fact that the AmySister dress is machine washable, and it’s easy to see why hundreds of shoppers scooped it up in the past month.
“Wore this for my birthday and loved it so much!” one reviewer wrote. “I love how you can tie the top as tight/loose as you want so it’s a fit-everybody dress. So flattering and I got so many compliments on it. I also LOVE that it has pockets. It was the perfect style, length and quality for the price. Not see-through at all and lightweight!”
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Plus, while one 5’3″ customer noted the maxi is “especially great for petites,” another who is 6.0″ said the style is “flawless,” rating it “10/10.” Even those who, like Hathaway, were dressing a baby bump found that this pick worked for them.
“LOVE,” said a happy shopper. “So comfy and cute even at 25 weeks pregnant. Got my normal size.”
Whether you’re pregnant or not, going somewhere fancy or keeping it casual, this halter dress is a stylish, summer-friendly option you’ll reach for on repeat. Take a tip from Hathaway and add the style to your cart today!
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