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Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’ Spin-Off Teases Steve Harrington’s Most Complicated Season 5 Plot
Stranger Things features a cast of unique characters, and the standout is Steve Harrington (Joe Keery). His evolution from stereotypical jock to selfless warrior is arguably one of the best character journeys on television. That journey continues in Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, a new animated series set between the events of Stranger Things Seasons 2 and 3. Tales from ’85 is meant to tap into the early magic of Stranger Things, featuring plenty of Upside Down threats and the character dynamics fans love. Its very first trailer also reveals that Steve is still in love with Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer).
In the Tales from ’85 trailer. Steve (voiced by Jeremy Jordan) is shown speaking with another girl his age, Natalie, who admits she has a crush on him. Without missing a beat, Steve says, “I always had a crush on you, too, Nancy.” While it could be argued that Steve confused Nancy and Natalie, it’s no surprise that he still thinks about Nancy. The pair dated throughout Seasons 1 and 2, until Nancy broke up with Steve because of the guilt of losing her friend Barb (Shannon Purser) and ofwitnessing the terrors of the Upside Down. While they eventually reconcile and become friends, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 suggests that Steve’s feelings will play a major role in the plot.
‘Stranger Things’ Has Hinted That Steve Still Loves Nancy
While the reveal of Steve’s feelings might be a shock to some Stranger Things fans, others know it’s not the first time he’s confirmed he still loves Nancy. Season 4 dropped a major hint during the Season 4 episode “Papa”; while Nancy and Steve are driving to pick up weapons for the upcoming battle against Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), Steve tells her about his dream for the future. That dream includes taking “a full brood of Harringtons” in an RV like the one he’s driving, not to fight eldritch horrors but to spend a day at the lake. The fact that Steve opens up to Nancy about all this confirms he wants her to join him on that trip, even if he doesn’t say it out loud.
Even Stranger Things Season 5 seemed like it was setting the stage for Steve and Nancy to reunite, especially when Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) “un-proposes” to Nancy when they’re trapped in a flesh-melting bubble. Yet the two take separate paths by the end of the series finale, “The Rightside Up,” with Nancy taking a job at the Boston Herald and Steve picking up Little League coaching duties at Hawkins High. Stranger Things creators Ross and Matt Duffer reveal that this finale was where they wanted the characters to end up, with Ross pointing out that Nancy was still figuring out her life.
“And then for Nancy, we never want her to take the obvious path. Even in Season 1 when she’s going down the trajectory that all these suburban girls go down, Nancy obviously has proven to be much more independent than that, which is one reason she and Jonathan aren’t together at the end. She’s still trying to find herself and what she wants from the world, so that’s why we wanted to give her that ending.”
The scene where Nancy, Steve, Jonathan, and Robin (Maya Hawke) reunite has a bittersweet edge, as they’ve all grown apart yet promise to stay in touch. This is the Duffers’ way of leaving the door open for anyone who wants to tell more stories in the Stranger Things world, and could be how Steve and Nancy rekindle their romance.
The series was first announced in 2023.
Romance is a Key Part of the Narrative in ‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’
Steve won’t be the only character going through romantic issues in Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. The series is set to explore how two of the most prominent couples got together, with a focus on Mike (Luca Diaz) and Eleven (Brooklyn Davey Norstedt) as well as Lucas (Elisha “EJ” Williams) and Max (Jolie Hoang-Rappaport). Showrunner Eric Robles previously teased that Tales from ’85 will dig deeper into the characters in a way that the flagship show didn’t, while still retaining the elements that made fans fall in love with it. One of those elements was the ebb and flow of the romance, and Steve’s lingering feelings for Nancy are a big part of that.
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 will premiere exclusively on Netflix on April 23, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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Kim Kardashian’s New Romance Takes Another Turn
The reality TV star and the F1 driver seemingly confirmed their budding romance on the social media app with a heartwarming family post.
The new update follows Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton’s recent outings that have fueled speculations of their romance. However, they have yet to confirm their relationship.
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Kim Kardashian Fuels Lewis Hamilton Dating Rumors With Touching Post

Kim recently updated her Instagram page with a video of a fun moment between her and her sisters, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. The clip began with Kylie announcing that they would be taking on the Titanic Challenge.
The viral trend saw one person rolling over from the ground onto their partner’s thighs and pushing themselves up to mimic the iconic “I’m flying” scene from the hit movie. However, unlike the usual flawless edits on social media, the Kar-Jenner siblings had a tough time.
The video saw Kim repeatedly trying and failing to hit the pose with Khloé as her partner. During one of her many attempts, what sounded a lot like Hamilton’s voice could be heard in the background, encouraging his perceived lover to push off. He was also heard laughing.
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Fans Believe The Male Voice In The Background Is The F1 Driver
Kim’s post received over six thousand comments, many from fans who believed she had soft-launched her romance with Hamilton on the platform. “Am I the only one who can hear Lewis’s laugh?” someone asked, receiving positive responses from other IG users.
“We all heard Lewis Hamilton’s voice in the background, right?” another fan asked, with more IG users confirming they heard the F1 racer’s voice. “Lewis and Kim. Power couple!!! Best match and decision for both of you. I love it so much!!!” an admirer raved.
The positive comments continued with more fans claiming they could recognize Hamilton’s signature chuckle anywhere, while others asked for more fun family content with the Kar-Jenner siblings. “I love us,” Kim captioned the post, offering no information about the man in the background.
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The Speculated Couple Donned Matching Outfits For The Super Bowl
KKim’sheartwarming post comes days after she and Hamilton turned heads at the 2026 Super Bowl. As seen in the pictures shared by Page Six, the speculated couple kept the romance rumors alive by sitting beside each other in the VIP box while wearing matching ensembles.
For the big day, Kim stunned in a black halter bodysuit designed with a plunging neckline that showed off her curves and a statement necklace. She donned the vintage 1992 Christian Dior crystal and ribbon choker, pairing the luxurious piece with oversized sunglasses and a black fur coat.
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On the other hand, Hamilton rocked a black shirt underneath a black jacket, matching Kim’s bling with a pair of Briony Raymond oversized diamond cluster earrings that reportedly cost $44,500. He and Kim were all smiles during their interactions at the game.
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Lip Reading Expert Claims The Pair Had An Interesting Conversation
Kim and Hamilton’s appearance at the Super Bowl had fans wondering what they were discussing during the game. The Blast reported that Nicola Hickling, a lip-reading expert, had shared her thoughts on the conversation the pair had.
According to the expert, Hamilton and Kim talked about meeting his mother. He allegedly told his speculated girlfriend, “I don’t take just any girl to my mom, I mean, you’re gonna meet her someday, she is very excited to see you.”
Body language expert Judi James also weighed in on Kim and Hamilton’s Super Bowl interaction. James claimed that Kim used a “hot and cool” flirting technique to keep Hamilton’s attention fully focused on her. Her gestures, per the body language expert, generated a “purring” reaction from the F1 driver.
Lewis Hamilton Allegedly Uninterested In Dating Kim Kardashian

The speculations about Kim and Hamilton’s relationship continued, with The Blast reporting that a source claimed the racer wasn’t interested in a long-term commitment. Instead, they alleged that Hamilton only wanted to enjoy the moment with Kim.
The source described Hamilton as “one of the biggest players in entertainment,” arguing that he wasn’t looking for anything serious. “Lewis still has plenty of women he can call on, and he’s not looking for anything much more than an extended booty call,” the source shared.
The source added that Hamilton swore off serious relationships years ago and allegedly “prides himself on bed-hopping, whether Kim chooses to accept this reality or not.” On the other hand, “The Kardashians” star was reportedly seeking a real romance with the racer.
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Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka, Miss Mann in ‘Scary Movie,’ Cause Of Death Released
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Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka — who played Miss Mann in “Scary Movie” — died from heart and circulation issues … TMZ has learned.
The San Diego County Medical Examiner listed Jayne’s immediate cause of death as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease complicated by left femoral fracture.
The M.E. says chronic alcohol use was a contributing factor in her death … and they say her death was an accident.
The report backs up what we first told you … that Jayne was found unresponsive in the kitchen in her San Diego home back in December. Jayne wasn’t answering a friend’s phone calls for days and the friend went to the home and found her unresponsive before calling 911. First responders arrived and pronounced Jayne dead.
Jayne competed in bodybuilding shows in the ’80s before she landed her first acting gig in 2000 with “Scary Movie.” The role led to spots on “The Drew Carey Show” and “Whose Line is it Anyway?” … and she also reportedly worked as a California realtor.
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JT also appeared in several fitness magazines … including Flex, MuscleMag International, and Women’s Physique World.
She was 62.
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Pageant Winner Kayleigh Bush Rips Miss America After Being Stripped of Crown
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Beauty pageant winner Kayleigh Bush used to admire Miss America, but now she’s ripping the organization for being unable to define what a woman is … along with disagreements over trans women, which led to her being stripped of her crown.
We got Kayleigh on Capitol Hill and our photog asked her about her beef with Miss America … and she explained how some controversial language in her Miss America contract led to a falling out.
Kayleigh was crowned Miss North Florida in September 2024, but two months later, she was stripped of her crown … because she refused to sign a contract with Miss America that she says went against her beliefs … namely, that women also include biological males who undergo transgender reassignment surgery.
She says the contract would have opened the door for her to compete against transgender women … which she wasn’t on board with … and when she didn’t sign on the dotted line, Miss America stripped her crown.
Kayleigh’s got a new crown and sash, though … proudly showing off her “Miss She Leads America” distinction and touting her celebrity support.
It’s an interesting conversation … and the whole saga has tarnished Miss America in Kayleigh’s eyes.
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Jill Zarin fired from “Real Housewives” reunion series after racist rant about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show
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Zarin trashed the Puerto Rican singer’s game-day performance for not being in English, and “because there were literally no white people in the entire thing.”
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Tubi’s 94% RT Sci-Fi Thriller Is the Best Dystopian Film Ever Made
Dystopian stories have become quite popular in recent years, and there’s no question as to why. Art has always reflected people’s lives, and these tales throw up a mirror to society. Both Fallout and The Last of Us are some of the biggest shows out there, featuring characters years after a catastrophic event destroyed society. Over a decade ago, however, there was a film that encompassed all of these themes into a streamlined story.
In 2013, Bong Joon Ho directed Snowpiercer, an adaptation of a French graphic novel. Though the film wasn’t a one-to-one adaptation, it devised something just as important. The film follows the titular train, which contains the last people on Earth. In trying to counteract climate change, humanity triggers a new ice age, transforming the world into a wintry tundra. The only escape was a train that never stops moving. 17 years after the train departs, the system held together by the barest of threads starts to fray in a socially conscious film about class.
‘Snowpiercer’ Was Ahead of Its Time
At a time when Chris Evans was known best as Captain America, Snowpiercer was a welcome thriller that slipped under the radar. Evans showcased his talents as the protagonist, Curtis, one of the many passengers doomed in the back of the train. Snowpiercer has a clearly defined class system, as Tilda Swinton’s character, Minister Mason, lays out in the beginning of the film. The people who paid to be on the train are in the front, where they get sushi and filet mignon. The “freeloaders,” as Mason puts it, receive protein blocks made from insects and are barely afforded the dignity of survival. After years of mistreatment, Curtis’ plan is simple. He decides to lead a crew through the train cars to the front, where he will confront Wilford (Ed Harris), the creator and conductor.
The themes of classism would be echoed in Bong Joon Ho’s later film Parasite, though in quite a different manner. Curtis lived his entire adult life on the train. He learned how brutal survival can be, especially at the end of the world. This is an admirable contrast to Evans’ more famous role in the MCU, which has gone on to define his career. Curtis is a quieter character, weighed down by the horrors of what he did to live.
Snowpiercer is a warning about climate change in a more optimistic time, when it seemed there was something that could still be done about it. The film depicts the impoverished as dehumanized — treated like cockroaches to be eradicated. Snowpiercer was topical at the time of its release and has become even more so in later years. It was so significant that it led to the TNT television series of the same name starring Daveed Diggs, which covers the same themes of class inequality. With a stacked cast and stirring performances, Snowpiercer is the type of dystopian film that can influence an entire genre. The feature is currently free to watch on Tubi.
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How Bad Bunny’s Show Caused NYC’s Biggest Bathroom Break
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX halftime show is breaking unimaginable records.
The Puerto Rican superstar’s much-talked-about performance on Feb 8 keeps ringing in milestones, from becoming the first halftime headliner to feature a Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSPR) interpreter to pausing bathroom breaks across New York City, according to new statistics.
Despite the accolades, Bad Bunny’s show has aroused mixed reactions from celebrities and even Donald Trump.
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Statistics Reveal A Massive Synchronized Flush After Halftime Show

NYC Water shared data revealing how glued viewers were to their screens during Bad Bunny’s set, showing a striking contrast between bathroom usage during the show and immediately afterward.
“NYC saw a significant reduction in water usage throughout the five boroughs during the Super Bowl’s #BadBunny halftime show yesterday,” the agency wrote in a post on X. “But in the 15 minutes right after the show ended, there was a spike in usage equivalent to 761,719 toilets flushing across town. #SBLX”
As expected, fans wasted no time in commending the record. One internet user gushed about the accomplishments, writing, “If ‘holding it in’ was an Olympic sport, NYC just took the Gold. That’s the power of a legendary halftime show!”
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A second individual added that nearly a million people stayed tuned, and yet critics labeled the show a “bathroom break.” This other fan quipped that Bad Bunny sparked the biggest “synchronized flush in NYC history.”
One fan praised viewers for “holding their pee,” while another joked that Bad Bunny had the city dancing first and sprinting to the bathroom afterward.
This internet user dubbed the 31-year-old singer “Environment protective Puerto Rican Papi,” and another suggested he should be given a Nobel prize for environmental protection.
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Bad Bunny Brings LSPR Sign Language Interpreter For Show
In addition to the water record, The Blast reported that the halftime show also marked a groundbreaking moment for featuring a Puerto Rican Sign Language Interpreter for the first time.
Celimar Rivera Cosme, who has worked with the Grammy Winner for four years, was hired directly by the NFL to interpret the performance.
While American Sign Language (ASL) is typically used at major U.S. events, it is not the primary language for many of Puerto Rico’s estimated 220,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing residents.
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Bad Bunny Praised By John Mellencamp, Meghan McCain, and Governor Gavin Newsom

Amid the wave of accomplishments, Bad Bunny’s halftime show also earned high praise from popular figures, including John Mellencamp, Meghan McCain, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
As The Blast previously reported, Mellencamp applauded the performance for its cultural message, writing, “I don’t know what Bad Bunny is saying; however, I do know he is standing up for Puerto Rico, and I am standing up for him. His halftime show was great.”
McCain echoed a similar sentiment and questioned the backlash surrounding the gig. “I’m sorry, but I just genuinely question your taste level if you didn’t enjoy the Bad Bunny halftime show,” McCain wrote.
California Governor Gavin Newsom weighed in on the performance, describing it as beautiful.
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‘Real Housewives Of New York City’ Alums Slam Bad Bunny’s Performance

However, not everyone in Hollywood was pleased with the show, as two “Real Housewives” alums wasted no time in voicing their disappointment with it. Jill Zarin blasted the show in a video reposted on X, calling it “the worst halftime show ever.”
She suggested that elements of the show, like the absence of “White people,” were meant to make a political statement. Zarin also took issue with Bad Bunny’s choreography, claiming the grabbing of his crotch signaled insecurity.
Taylor Armstrong followed suit in her criticism. She posted on her Instagram an edited image of herself on Russell Crowe’s body from “Gladiator,” with a caption highlighting her embarrassment at the NFL.
Donald Trump Calls Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show ‘A Slap in The Face’

One other person whose face wasn’t lit up by the Halftime Show was Trump, who, from the onset, was against the “Dakiti” singer headlining the stage. The president did not hold back in sharing his review on his Truth Social as soon as the show concluded.
According to The Blast, the U.S. leader branded the halftime show “terrible,” arguing that it diminished America’s greatness.
He also called the dancing “disgusting” and claimed the performance failed to reflect acceptable standards of creativity and excellence.
“This ‘Show’ is just a ‘slap in the face’ to our Country, which is setting new standards and records every single day,” Trump concluded.
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‘Bachelor’ Alum Madi Prewett Recalls Emotional Weight Of Living ‘Double Life’
During an episode of Candace Cameron Bure’s podcast, Prewett—the runner-up of season 24 of the long-running dating show—recalled her earlier experiences living a “double life” due to what she labeled as her relationship with sexual sin.
Madi Prewett shared that she didn’t start living an authentic life until she entered college, where she was able to break “free” from her addictive “cycle.”
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Madi Prewett Opens Up About The Young Age She Began Consuming NSFW Content
Prewett has been open about her Christian faith before, and while speaking with “Full House” alum Bure, she shared even more about her spirituality.
During the conversation, Prewett was candid and spoke about a deeply personal issue that she said began in her teenage years.
“Around 13, 14 I got introduced to pornography at a young age by a friend and that started a long battle for me with porn and masturbation,” she told Bure. “And that created a lot of shame and secrecy in my life.”
For Prewett, fighting her addiction to pornography was challenging, largely due to how she presented herself to the outside world.
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“And on the outside, it looked like everything was fine. But behind closed doors I was living this double life of living in constant secret sexual sin and not confessing it to anybody,” she said.
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Madi Prewett Says Her Addiction Brought Her ‘Shame’

Prewett, who has been married to her husband Grant Troutt since 2022, later told Bure that her addiction to pornography only brought her “sin and shame,” something she couldn’t overcome until college.
“It wasn’t until college when I really confessed that sin and the shame from that sin for the first time,” she said. “And I got free from it, and I was able to break free from that addiction and that cycle.”
Prewett stated that she felt much “lighter” after opening up about her sexual sin. “I felt freer it was the opposite of the lies that Satan was whispering in my mind.”
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Madi Prewett Is Still Learning To Live In The ‘Light’
As Prewett’s emotional conversation with Bure continued, the mother of one added that being honest about her addiction with those closest to her helped her learn that life with God was a judgment-free zone.
“That was really what that journey was like for me,” she said. “Even to this day, having moments of shame popping back up, immediately just confess it and get it into the light and share it with a friend.”
Prewett previously opened up about her struggle with pornography during an episode of her own show, “Stay True,” according to a report from The Blast.
During the episode, Prewett stated that her addiction to sexually explicit material caused more harm than good.
“I questioned my worth and my identity. Every time I gave into sexual sin, I didn’t know my purpose,” she shared.
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Also, during that episode, Prewett echoed a sentiment similar to the one above, revealing that even today she chooses to walk in the light rather than retreat when things get hard.
“It’s still a choice for me every single day, even as a married woman, to not return back to the past of my sexual sin addictions,” Prewett explained. “It’s still a choice every single day for me not to choose to lust after things that I see online or to give into a feeling that arises.”
Prewett’s Husband, Troutt, Shared His Own Struggles
Prewett isn’t the only one who has had to resist difficult urges, according to The Blast. On her podcast, Prewett spoke with her husband about his own struggles—something he described as a “shameful, roller-coaster cycle.”
Troutt admitted to smoking marijuana and being addicted to pornography before something clicked, prompting a deeply personal experience with his faith.
“It drove me to this place where I have nothing but [God]. … I just remember walking with Jesus, [and] he was healing me. It was like he was stripping everything in my life because it was drawing me right into the person of Jesus Christ,” he said.
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Prewett Raised Eyebrows After Sharing She’d ‘Spank’ Her Daughter
In another episode of her podcast, Prewett discussed the unconventional way she and Troutt planned to parent their daughter, Hosanna.
“We will [spank her], on the record, because the Bible clearly says, ‘Folly is bound up in a child, but discipline drives it far away,’” Troutt said, to which Prewett added, “It also specifically says discipline with a rod. … Well, some people could say, ‘You can discipline them with time-outs.’ Hold on, it says with a rod.”
Prewett said that while she didn’t want to discipline her daughter, she would teach her that there were “consequences to disobedience.” She added, “And that’s what [my husband is] saying is, there are consequences to our sin. There are consequences to disobedience.”
The reaction to Prewett’s comments was swift, with one user asking the reality star, “What commandment did I miss?”
Another wrote that spanking children was proven not to work, while a third questioned whether the Bible was the appropriate source for parenting advice.
“The bible was written at a time before childhood psychologists existed, and research was done,” they shared.
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Nancy Guthrie Investigators Detain Person for Questioning Over Abduction
Police have detained an individual in connection to the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy Guthrie.
The Pima County Sheriff’s department, with assistance from the FBI, have brought a person in for questioning about the 84-year-old’s disappearance, law enforcement confirmed on Tuesday, February 10.
“Earlier today, Pima County Sheriff’s Department deputies detained a subject during a trafic stop south of Tucson,” Sheriff Chris Nanos shared in a statement via X. “The subject is currently being questioned in connection to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.”
A law enforcement official briefed on the investigation told ABC News that police are also reportedly gearing up to search a location associated with the subject.
The news comes just hours after the FBI released black-and-white photos and surveillance footage from Nancy’s home that showed a masked individual with an apparent stored gun in their waistband seemingly trying to break a camera by Nancy’s front door.
Us Weekly has reached out to the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s department.
FBI Director Kash Patel later addressed the footage in a statement via X, writing, “New images in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Over the last eight days, the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department have been working closely with our private sector partners to continue to recover any images or video footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home that may have been lost, corrupted, or inaccessible due to a variety of factors – including the removal of recording devices. The video was recovered from residual data located in backend systems.”
He continued, “Working with our partners — as of this morning, law enforcement has uncovered these previously inaccessible new images showing an armed individual appearing to have tampered with the camera at Nancy Guthrie’s front door the morning of her disappearance.”
Savannah, 54, shared the photos via her Instagram alongside a caption that read, “We believe she is still alive. Bring her home. Anyone with information, please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff’s Department 520-351-4900.”
Her husband, Michael Feldman, also spoke out in light of the released images. “Someone out there may recognize this person,” Feldman, 57, wrote via his own Instagram account. “Please help us. Bring her home.”
Later on Tuesday, a report published by People revealed that officials from both Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI “were seen searching the neighborhood” of Savannah’s sister, Annie Guthrie, and “asking neighbors questions.” (Nancy is the mother of daughters Savannah and Annie as well as son Carmon Guthrie.)
An additional report by TMZ alleged that TMZ had “seen activity for the first time in the Bitcoin account listed in the first ransom note” that had been sent to them. The report noted that the amount would not be revealed “for various reasons,” but the activity allegedly took place at around 4:00 PM PT.
Nancy was reported missing by a family member who called 911 on February 1. She was last seen one day prior by Annie, as confirmed by Us Weekly the following day, after Annie and her husband, Tommaso Cioni, dropped Nancy to her home following a January 31 family dinner.
In the days following Nancy’s disappearance, the person or people who allegedly took Nancy sent one of multiple ransom notes to several media outlets including TMZ. The ransom note asked for the Guthrie family to pay millions of dollars in Bitcoin to an account.
Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN9 was one of the media outlets and reported on Sunday, February 8, that the note “demanded that the Guthries pay them $6 million.”
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Summer House Recap: Kyle Complains About Sex Life Before Amanda Split
Kyle Cooke aired his and estranged wife Amanda Batula’s dirty laundry on Summer House months before their split made headlines.
“There are so many things that Amanda and I need to talk about,” Kyle, 43, told pals West Wilson and Jesse Solomon during the Tuesday, February 10, episode of the Bravo series.
Fans previously saw Kyle yell at Amanda, 34, during the season 10 premiere after she allegedly went naked in the pool at the Hamptons house— even though she was wearing a bra. (Kyle was also in the pool at the time.)
When asked in Tuesday’s episode about why he was being “spicy” toward Amanda and seemingly getting “jealous,” Kyle confessed there was more to his frustrations than meets the eye.
“I shouldn’t say this, but she acted like — the last two years, she smokes weed every night,” Kyle claimed.
West, 31, was surprised by Kyle’s allegations, asking, “She what? Passes out?”
When Kyle confirmed that Amanda often went to bed early, West asked, “When do you f***?” Kyle made a face and replied, “Good question,” implying they were not having sex.
West continued to inquire about Kyle and Amanda’s sex life, wondering if it’s “never” happening or “just less than you’d like?”

Jesse Solomon, West Wilson, Kyle Cooke. Bryan Bedder/Bravo
Kyle insinuated that he and Amanda were not intimate at all, saying, “If she smokes weed every single night …”
West filled in the blanks, asking, “You aren’t f***ing?” to which Kyle opened his eyes wide, seemingly confirming West’s assumptions. “No? OK,” West replied.
Kyle continued to vent about his and Amanda’s relationship, telling the boys, “My apartment smells like a frat house and it looks like a frat house because she’s chaotically living.”
He claimed he “can’t even hire a cleaning company because there’s too much s***,” comparing his and Amanda’s apartment to an episode of Hoarders.
Kyle alleged that it got so bad that he “begged” Amanda’s mom to “come into the city and help,” which she did about one year prior.
As Kyle was complaining about Amanda, she walked up to the group from where she was standing with the other girls and everyone went quiet.
“Now I feel bad,” Kyle said under his breath.
Newbie KJ Dillard raised eyebrows, telling Kyle, “We’re here for you, man,” which caused Amanda to do a double take.
“What the f***? What is going on? Kyle,” Amanda asked, visibly upset. “Someone say it. I’m going to find out one way or the other.”
When Kyle struggled to find the words, Amanda quipped, “Cat got your tongue? You got a lot to say to everyone else.”
Kyle took a beat before telling his wife, “I just feel like you’re very disinterested in me and us.” He then claimed, “You haven’t asked a question in years.”
Amanda claimed that Kyle was guilty of overexaggerating. “I want companionship and friendship and I don’t get that. You don’t give me anything,” he responded, which Amanda argued was “not true.”
Amanda pointed out that it made her “uncomfortable” that Kyle chose to tell “everyone” how he feels except for her and said it proved that they were not communicating.
“I don’t know what else to do. I’m putting up smoke signals, like, I’m like, ‘Help!’” Kyle said.
Amanda told him they would “talk about this later,” upsetting Kyle and forcing him to walk out of the bar.
The argument between Kyle and Amanda was one of many they had during Tuesday’s episode, which was filmed in summer 2025. The couple, who were married for four years, announced their split in January.

Amanda Batula, Kyle Cooke. Courtesy of Amanda Batula/Instagram
Kyle confessed to pal Carl Radke on Tuesday that he felt “embarrassed” by his behavior and “ashamed” he told some of the new housemates about his and Amanda’s problems. He also expressed concerns about his marriage.
“I get that I work a lot, but when I do make an effort with Amanda, I don’t feel like it’s reciprocated,” Kyle said, claiming that the couple were “not on the brink of collapse” despite their arguments.
The episode ended with another fight between Kyle and Amanda while he was trying to apologize to the group during dinner.
“What I was trying to say is, out of respect for my marriage and my wife, I apologize for kinda airing some dirty laundry. And letting some of my emotions get the best of me,” Kyle said after Ciara Miller was caught laughing about his apology to Amanda across the table.
Amanda chimed in, saying, “I feel like this apology should’ve been given to me directly.”
Kyle claimed he already said “sorry” to his spouse when they left the Hamptons to go back to New York City the weekend before.
“OK. It doesn’t need to be given to the whole table,” Amanda continued, which hurt Kyle’s feelings.
He explained that he wanted to speak to everyone because “it would be great if people were a little respectful at times” before calling out Ciara, 30, for interrupting him earlier.
“Kyle, don’t do that to Ciara,” Amanda told him, defending her friend.
When Kyle pointed out that Ciara was “laughing at me,” Amanda replied, “OK. So was I,” causing him to get even more upset and storm off into the house.
Summer House airs on Bravo Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET.
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Britney Spears sells the rights to her hit-filled music catalog
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The “Baby One More Time” and “Toxic” singer sold her stake to the same publisher that owns the catalogs of Prince and Whitney Houston.
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