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New Sci-Fi Masterpiece Destroys M. Night Shyamalan’s Rare Genre Experiment at the Box Office
Ryan Gosling‘s latest film, Project Hail Mary, has now overtaken the lifetime worldwide box office haul of his 2017 sci-fi classic, Blade Runner 2049. It has also more than doubled the worldwide gross of his critically acclaimed biopic First Man, and is on track to overtake La La Land to become his highest-grossing hit. Gosling has been trying to pivot from arthouse cinema to more mainstream fare in recent years; he has the biggest movie of his career, Star Wars: Starfighter, lined up for release in 2027. However, Project Hail Mary is exactly what he needed to build toward his Star Wars feature. The critically acclaimed sci-fi sensation passed a couple of major box-office milestones in its second weekend, as it expanded its footprint globally.
The movie marks the directorial comeback of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, who haven’t had a movie in theaters in over a decade. Based on the novel by Andy Weir, whose earlier bestseller served as the basis for Ridley Scott‘s The Martian, Project Hail Mary has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes — higher than any movie in Gosling’s career. He has an uncommonly impressive track record; aside from films such as Blade Runner 2049, First Man, and La La Land, Gosling has also starred in Drive, The Nice Guys, The Big Short, and Barbie. Project Hail Mary is his most expensive vehicle yet, with a reported budget of $200 million. Unlike previous releases by Amazon Studios, the movie has done exceptionally well in the IMAX format.
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‘Project Hail Mary’ Has Demolished the Worldwide Haul of M. Night Shyamalan’s Worst Film in Just 10 Days
This weekend, the film grossed nearly $55 million domestically to pass the $160 million mark in North America. It has also grossed over $100 million from overseas markets, for a running global cume of approximately $280 million. This puts Project Hail Mary on track to pass the $300 million mark by Monday. As things stand, the movie has overtaken the $244 million worldwide gross of M. Night Shyamalan‘s After Earth, starring Will Smith and Jaden Smith. The critically panned sci-fi adventure film was released in 2013, and was intended as something of a Hail Mary for Shyamalan’s struggling career. The experiment didn’t pay off, and he had to return to square one and claw his way back up. After Earth is the lowest-rated film of his career, according to Rotten Tomatoes, and an interesting counterpoint to Project Hail Mary. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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March 20, 2026
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156 Minutes
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Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
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Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
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Ryan Gosling, Amy Pascal, Andy Weir, Aditya Sood, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Rachel O’Connor
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The Best ‘Doctor Who’ Spin-Off Proves It’s Still a Masterpiece From Start to Finish After 20 Years
As the weekend draws near, it’s not too late for Doctor Who fans to check out—or revisit—this perfect sci-fi alternative that first launched twenty years ago. Similar to Doctor Who, it focuses on fighting extraterrestrial threats and using alien technology. Butunlike the iconic BBC series, which appeals to both adults and children, it targets adults and older teenagers, given its much darker, more mature approach that lacks the family-friendly and adventure-driven tone of Doctor Who.
Created by Russell T. Davies, who revived Doctor Who in 2005, the sci-fi series is a direct spin-off and set in the same universe. Its central character is Captain Jack Harkness, portrayed by John Barrowman, an immortal con-man from the distant future who originally appeared in 2005’s Doctor Who. Titled Torchwood, it premiered on BBC Three and on BBC HD in 2006 and ended after four seasons and 41 episodes in 2011. Years later, the sci-fi adventure is back in the spotlight amid anticipation for Disney+’s international release of The War Between the Land and the Sea.
Thanks to streaming, Torchwood is making a comeback, reminding fans of why it remains one of Doctor Who’s most compelling spin-offs. According to FlixPatrol data, the British fantasy drama has been trending on the Apple TV Store in the US for the past 48 hours, surging on the charts alongside its mothership series. Alongside Barrowman, the initial central cast of Torchwood included Gareth David-Lloyd, Burn Gorman, Naoko Mori, and Eve Myles, all portraying specialists for the titular team, who often tracked down aliens and defended the planet from alien and human threats.
Is ‘Torchwood’ Worth Watching?
When Torchwood debuted, it received largely negative reviews, but that soon changed when Season 2 came along in 2008, earning a more positive reception. Season 3, titled Children of Earth, was also a hit, receiving numerous positive reviews, while the final season, Miracle Day, which Starz aired in 2011, wasn’t as lucky. Nevertheless, with an average critics’ score of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Doctor Who spin-off is certainly worth binging this weekend, especially if you’re looking to join in investigating some unexplained extraterrestrial incidents on Earth. Series showrunners were creator Davies and Chris Chibnall, who also had a similar role on Doctor Who.
Torchwood is available on the Apple TV Store.
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2006 – 2011-00-00
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BBC
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Andy Goddard
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Andy Goddard
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Doctor Who / Whoniverse
Science fiction fans have been having a blast over the course of the 2020s so far. Andor, Severance, Arcane… the list of future sci-fi classics has been endless, and it’s looking like this year, that list will continue to expand greatly. Fans of the genre should mark their calendars to stay tuned for the release of what are sure to be 2026’s best new sci-fi shows.
Whether it’s a thrilling new entry into the MCU or DCEU, an animated show further expanding the world of a beloved Netflix IP, or a show based on an iconic sci-fi book, fans of the genre will be treated quite nicely by networks and streaming platforms this year. No matter how well these hugely anticipated shows actually end up working, they’re undeniably exciting, and they’ll surely be huge pop culture sensations as soon as they come out.
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‘VisionQuest’
2026 (Release date TBA)
Back in 2021, WandaVision kicked off the wave of MCU shows (Netflix MCU series notwithstanding) that have defined the latest phases of the franchise. It has been a wave that’s definitely had its fair share of ups and downs, but the show that started it all has aged rather well as one of the strongest pieces of MCU content that fans have gotten since Avengers: Endgame. The show ended with White Vision, a reassembled version of the hero powered by Chaos Magic, gaining the original Vision’s memory and flying off to process his newfound identity.
That will be the subject of VisionQuest, a miniseries where Paul Bettany will once again take on the role of White Vision. If it’s anything like its predecessor, then VisionQuest will surely be one of the most perfect superhero show masterpieces in recent memory, making it essential viewing for both MCU fans and sci-fi fans. Created and showrun by Terry Matalas of Syfy’s 12 Monkeys fame, it’s a show that promises to be one of the best pieces of Marvel content we’ve gotten in a while.
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‘Stranger Things: Tales from ’85’
April 23, 2026
There’s no getting around it: The final season of Stranger Things was, to say the least, disappointing. There’s also no denying, however, that this was one of the biggest pop culture sensations in the world over the course of its whole run, and as such, there are many dissatisfied fans out there who still want more of these characters and the world they inhabit. Thankfully for them, the team behind the original show will be producing this year’s animated show, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85, set between the events of the second and third seasons of the original.
Stranger Things is one of the most exciting sci-fi shows to binge-watch, and if all goes well, so will Tales from ’85. Netflix has a phenomenal track record with animated science fiction, and even after the disappointment of the original series’ final season, the Duffers have nevertheless had a track record with many more successes than they’ve had failures. Seeking to capture the feel and essence of ’80s Saturday-morning cartoons, Tales from ’85 may just be the thing needed to bring Stranger Things fans back on board the hype train.
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‘The Boroughs’
May 21, 2026
It’s not just science fiction: 2026 is also promising several new must-watch thriller shows. Fans of both genres will be delighted to hear that The Boroughs falls into both categories. Further proof that the Duffer Brothers are likely back to delivering their A game this year, The Boroughs will be produced by them and created by The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance‘s Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews. As if that pedigree weren’t enough, the cast includes stars like Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Bill Pullman, and Geena Davis.
Bringing the concept of a supernatural town from Indiana to New Mexico, The Boroughs may just be the perfect replacement for Stranger Things in 2026. No one would blame fans of the Duffers for feeling a little skeptical going into their new projects, but The Boroughs truly does seem awfully promising. It’s a fresh new start with a fresh new group of characters in a fresh new setting, and that should be all that sci-fi fans could possibly want from an upcoming series.
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‘Neuromancer’
2026 (Release date TBA)
Apple TV hasn’t been nearly as prolific as most of its competitors in the streaming game, but that focus on quality over quantity has thus far felt like an entirely deliberate—and so far, rather intelligent—business decision. Over the past few years, they’ve been making some of the best science fiction shows on television, and Neuromancer will be doing something entirely different for the platform. Based on William Gibson‘s 1984 dystopian novel, a foundational work of early cyberpunk, this promises to be one of the coolest cyberpunk TV shows ever made.
Created by filmmaker J. D. Dillard and writer Graham Roland (who has been in the writers’ room of shows like Prison Break and Lost), Neuromancer could become the first-ever properly successful cyberpunk live-action show produced for a streaming service. That only feels fitting for a show based on a book that was so foundational for the genre. Fans of science fiction history should absolutely make sure not to miss this hyper-important entry into the canon.
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‘Star City’
May 29, 2026
Back in 2019, Apple TV released its first original sci-fi show: For All Mankind, created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi. It was an instant hit, a dramatization of an alternate history where the Soviet Union got men to the Moon before the United States, and the space race never ended. All the way until its conclusion in 2024, this modern classic remained one of those Apple TV shows that got better every season. This year, we’ll return to the world of For All Mankind, but from the perspective of the Soviet Union this time. That’s the premise of Star City.
Starring the always-amazing Rhys Ifans, Star City should have history buffs and sci-fi fans alike immensely excited. This spin-off is a passion project for its creators, who knew while making For All Mankind that there was a fascinating story to tell about the Soviet space program—a side of the space race much less famous and well-known than the American side. There will be some crazy stories in Star City that even diehard fans of For All Mankind will find surprising, and that should be enough to get anyone excited.
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‘Blade Runner 2099’
2026 (Release date TBA)
Back in 1982, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner was an instant flop. With time, though, it started garnering a cult following, one which eventually grew so large that this is now considered a sci-fi classic as mainstream as any other. 35 years later, Denis Villeneuve made Blade Runner 2049, one of the greatest legacy sequels in the history of cinema. These are two sci-fi films that live up to the genre’s full potential. Nine years after 2049, Amazon Prime Video is giving us Blade Runner 2099, a miniseries starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
A return to the fascinating dingy, rainy, neo-noir world of futuristic Los Angeles feels as inevitable as it does long overdue. Executive-produced by Ridley Scott, who was instrumental in the early ideas and plans for the miniseries, 2099 will likely be immensely gratifying for people who have been craving more Blade Runner content for years. Neither Blade Runner movie has been a financial success, so there’s no way that this project is being made with any motivation in mind other than passion and love for the source material.
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‘Spider-Noir’
May 27, 2026
Whether superhero shows can fall into the sci-fi category is often a hotly debated topic; but Spider-Man projects have constantly proven that it is possible, and Spider-Noir (which is labeled as sci-fi on IMDb) promises to be no different in that regard. In every other regard, however, this Prime Video production looks unlike anything else that fans of the Wall-Crawler have ever seen on either the big or small screens. Co-created by a team that includes Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (though this is not the same Spider-Noir that was seen in their Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse), this is one of the upcoming Spider-Man projects to be most excited about.
Set in a noir version of 1930s New York City, Spider-Noir will follow a down-on-his-luck private investigator who, according to Lord and Miller, “already had his Chinatown disillusionment moment.” Nicolas Cage, who has been demonstrating just how awfully underrated he is over the course of the 2020s, will be approaching the character as “70 percent Bogart, and 30 percent Bugs Bunny,” which should be the basis for one of the most unique and entertaining superhero TV shows we’ve seen this decade.
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‘Lanterns’
August 2026
There’s some debate to be had about whether Spider-Noir will truly be a sci-fi show, but it’s far harder to label HBO’s Lanterns as anything else. Following the colossal failure that was Ryan Reynolds‘ Green Lantern, fans of the ring-donning superheroes have plenty to be excited about in 2026. Indeed, Lanterns looks like one of those upcoming superhero shows that you cannot miss, following Hal Jordan and Hal Stewart investigating a murder on Earth.
With an almost neo-Western aesthetic and a detective mystery tone inspired by shows like True Detective, Lanterns should be quite a unique and creative way of incorporating the titular group into James Gunn’s DCU. There’s really no reason not to be incredibly excited about Lanterns if you’re a DC fan, and though fans are skeptical about the fact that the show doesn’t appear to be the grand cosmic space opera they were expecting, one never knows the direction that a show like this one may take before it actually comes out. Once it does release, it’ll be an instant must-see.
If you thought this season of 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days was nuts, just wait until the reunion.
In TLC’s tell-all trailer released on Sunday, April 19, viewers are in for several bombshells as cast members announce splits and even a pregnancy.
“I am six months pregnant,” Trisha shares while appearing on the show virtually.
When Elise asks Rick if he is the dad, the reality star doesn’t immediately answer, leaving fans waiting for a confirmation when the special kicks off on Sunday, April 26.
90 Day Fiancé has been captivating audiences since its premiere in 2014 — and has more success stories than viewers might think. The TLC reality series follows hopeful couples who have applied for or received their K-1 visas and must get married within 90 days in order to stay in the United States. Thank You! […]
In another shocking announcement, Lisa has big news to share about her relationship status.
“Daniel and I are no longer engaged. We are not engaged,” she tells host Shaun Robinson. “This priest had told us that if I leave Daniel, one of us would die. I ended up in the hospital. I am terrified for my life because I’m cursed by a Nigerian priest.”
Trisha and Ricky Courtesy of TLC
During the season, Lisa revealed that she’s been married five times and has spent the last 21 years living as a lesbian. As a result, Daniel and his conservative family struggled to accept her past.
Romantic relationships aside, friendships are also tested during the shocking tell-all special. For starters, Lisa appears to have zero interest in being friends with Elise.
“I don’t like you. You are like this little black widow,” she says backstage. “You bring out the bully in school that went after me.”
As for Emma and Elise’s friendship, it appears to be at a breaking point as rumors surface that Elise’s boyfriend, Joshua, may have slept with another cast member.
Stig Hutchinson, Aviva Woldman, Ziad El Bouyahyaoui, Emma Perry, Trisha Stiley, Rick Van Vactor, Daniel Ugwu, Lisa Rosenberger Courtesy of TLC
“You’re pointing a finger at me when I did nothing wrong,” Elise shouts in a tense discussion. “I didn’t do s***.”
Before the event is over, Stig has to respond to accusations by Aviva’s friend that he’s gotten more than one girl pregnant. You could say Shaun has her hands full as the host, and that doesn’t even include a tell-all first.
“For the first time, we have a confessional cam backstage where anybody can go at any moment to speak up or fire back,” Shaun teases in the clip.
Spoiler alert: The cast is more than happy to take advantage of the new feature.
“I don’t mean to sound like a bitch,” Elise says at one point to the confessional cam, “but I do think Laura is being a little stupid.”
Watch all the drama unfold when 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days airs on TLC Sundays at 8 p.m. ET.
Season 3 of Euphoria is expanding by bringing back Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more OG stars — while also bringing in newcomers including Priscilla Delgado, Darrell Britt-Gibson and Toby Wallace.
Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air.
Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, also prolonged the delay.
Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show is expected to address the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in the trailer one month after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.
Eddy Chen/HBO The third season of Euphoria is officially come back after a major delay — but not every fan favorite is returning for more episodes of the show. Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggles to remain sober after rehab. The ensemble cast initially included Hunter […]
“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in a speech at the season 3 premiere in April 2026.
He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”
Levinson also explained how the show will pay tribute on screen.
“There are a lot of scenes where people are either talking to him on the phone,” he told Variety about the decision for Fez to still be part of the story. “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”
Scroll down to see who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast:
Zendaya
It wouldn’t be Euphoria without Zendaya, who is back on the show.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer has not yet appeared on screen in season 3 but will be back.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow also returned in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Eric Dane
Before his death, Eric Dane filmed scenes for Euphoria’s third season.
Alexa Demie
Alexa Demie is back on Euphoria as well.
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi is back on the hit HBO series.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney reprised her role as Cassie in season 3.
Colman Domingo
Based on the season 3 premiere, Colman Domingo is back in a larger capacity in season 3.
Euphoria fans have watched the cast change on and off screen since the series first debuted. Based on the Israeli series of the same name, Euphoria follows troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The series also explores topics including mental illness, toxic relationships, sexuality and more. After […]
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Season 3 introduced Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in a key role during the premiere.
Martha Kelly
Rue’s biggest challenge in season 3 has been the return of Laurie, who is played by Martha Kelly.
Chloe Cherry
Chloe Cherry returned as Faye in season 3 of the hit HBO series.
Toby Wallace
The season 3 premiere introduced Toby Wallace as Faye’s love interest and drug dealer Wayne.
Jessica Treska
Jessica Treska had a scene-stealing role in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Anna Van Patten
Grace Van Patten’s sister has a role in season 3.
Euphoria‘s newest episode dove deeper into Cassie’s OnlyFans career — with a topless Sydney Sweeney scene — and a return from Eric Dane‘s Cal.
During the Sunday, April 19, episode of the hit series, a flashback showed Cassie’s evolution into creating explicit content for subscribers. That included a sequence of Cassie’s photo shoots that ranged from her topless while licking ice cream to a skin-tight shirt that had the design of the American flag to her pretending to be an adult baby.
“Cassie was exactly the kind of girl you would dream of signing. Beautiful — but directionless,” Rue (Zendaya) said in a voiceover. “So desperate for attention that she was willing to humiliate herself.”
Cassie ultimately met up with Maddie (Alexa Demie), who agreed to work with her to build up her image — without Nate’s (Jacob Elordi) knowledge. Nate, meanwhile, reunited with his dad, Cal, who was described as a “broke sexual deviant who narrowly avoided prison.” The father-son reunion featured a conversation about whether Cal was or wasn’t gay before he gave Nate advice about Cassie’s OnlyFans career.
Before Euphoria returned for season 3 earlier this month, Sweeney, 28, spoke exclusively to Us Weekly about her evolving relationship with her body — and how it inspired her lingerie brand, Syrn.
“I grew up with boobs. I was wearing a 32DD in sixth grade, and I never felt confident,” Sweeney told Us. “I never had anything I felt good in, and I just wanted to hide. It wasn’t until [I played] Cassie in Euphoria that I started realizing it’s actually powerful to be confident; our bodies are incredible. We should embrace [them] and feel really good in our skin.”
Sweeney recalled facing challenges with the line.
Theo James, Dakota Johnson and more actors have opened up about their nude scenes — and broke down the experience of going full frontal. James raised eyebrows with his performance as Cameron during season 2 of The White Lotus, particularly in a memorable scene where Harper (Aubrey Plaza) accidentally snuck a peek at Cameron (James) […]
“I’d always be like, ‘Oh, this fit doesn’t work,’” she says. “‘I don’t have the support I want. The straps are digging into my shoulders or it’s kind of itchy and riding up,’” she explained. “I started a whole Pinterest board of thousands of photos of inspiration, and I [thought], ‘I should actually do this.’ And we put it together.”
She continued: “That’s kind of why I wanted to build all these different worlds,” she explains, “So [fans] could honestly choose what they wanted to be [at] the start of the day or the end of the day.”
Euphoria airs on HBO Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.
WWE star Brock Lesnar has seemingly hung up his boots.
On the second night of WrestleMania, staged in Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, on Sunday, April 19, Lesnar, 48, appeared to retire from the sport following his clash against Oba Femi which ended in under five minutes, per reporting by TMZ.
In a video shared by the official WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Instagram account after the match, Lesnar was seen sitting inside the ring on his own as he removed his boots and gloves before symbolically placing them in the ring’s center. (Wrestlers “often signal their retirement by leaving their shoes on the mat following their final bout,” per NBC reporting.)
The video was captioned by the WWE, “What are you doing, Brock?!”
John Cena received support from Peyton Manning, Tom Brady and Jelly Roll before his WWE rematch match — but their congratulations didn’t help him win. WWE aired video tributes from sports and entertainment superstars on WWE SmackDown on Friday, December 12, before Cena, 48, entered the ring for the final time at the Capital One […]
Us Weekly has reached out to the WWE for comment.
As Lesnar stood up to face the roaring crowd, he held his hands in the air, sparking an even louder cheer. The pro wrestler’s manager, Paul Heyman, was then seen stepping into the ring as Lesnar walked around, soaking up the stadium atmosphere.
Heyman, who shared the clip via his own social media account, then approached his client before the pair embraced and Heyman whispered audible words into Lesnar’s ear, kissed his cheek and affectionately patted his head.
Their embrace, which appeared to spring tears from Lesnar, was followed by Heyman raising Lesnar’s arm high into the air to encourage further applause before Lesnar took a bow.
John Cena is breaking up with the WWE. At the Money in the Bank live event held in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday, July 6, the wrestler, 47, announced he will take a step back from the World Wrestling Entertainment company. “Tonight, I announce my retirement from the WWE,” the sportsman-turrned-actor told the crowd at the […]
Fans were quick to comment on the video, with one fan writing, “Retired already? 🤯 Still the greatest combat athlete ever. No one can match that fear and aura. There will only ever be one Beast Incarnate — Brock Lesnar 💪🏽.”
Another WWE fan wrote, “Seriously, I was not ready for this 💔Nobody will ever have the same level of dominance and aura in professional wrestling as you did.”
On day 1 of WrestleMania, an annual two-night event that serves as the sport’s flagship event, fellow wrestling legend John Cena resurfaced following his own recent retirement.
Just five months after hanging up his boots at the end of 2025, losing his final match to rising star Gunther, Cena, 48, appeared as a host at WrestleMania, switching his former costume for a slick suit and tie. “Wow, I didn’t expect that. Thank you so much,” said the 17-time WWE world champion. “Sorry, long-time fan, long-time performer, first-time host. How am I doing so far?”
Everyone could smell what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was cooking when he entered the WWE ring for the first time in 11 years on Saturday, April 6, during the show’s main event. It looked like no time had passed when Johnson, 51, pinned Cody Rhodes on the mat during Night 1 of Wrestlemania 40 at […]
Lesnar boasts his own pro wrestling achievements, serving as a former three-time universal champion and UFC heavyweight champion among other prestigious titles.
Lesnar also attracted headlines in January 2024 when he was named in a sexual misconduct lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant, who alleged that former WWE executive Vince McMahon requested that she make “personalized sexual content” for Lesnar among other allegations.
Lesnar was, however, not listed as a defendant in the lawsuit and did not publicly address the filing. McMahon has repeatedly denied all allegations of wrongdoing against him, and according to an April report by the U.K.’s Independent, is fighting the suit while reportedly attempting to return to WWE.
Eddie Murphy has been awarded the prestigious American Film Institute Life Achievement Award, a recognition reserved for artists whose work has left a lasting mark on the world of film. From rising as a star on “Saturday Night Live” to appearing in box office hits, Murphy’s career spans decades of influence, reinvention, and lasting cultural impact.
Eddie Murphy’s Special Moment
On April 18, entertainers gathered at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles to celebrate the career of Eddie Murphy, who was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award, which is given to artists whose “work has stood the test of time,” per the organization.
The audience, which consisted of Murphy’s friends, family, and peers, gave a standing ovation as the 65-year-old actor walked to the podium to receive his award. “Seeing all of my family, all my kids, my beautiful wife, and seeing all the different people I worked with, I’m just really filled up,” Murphy said.
Filmmaker Spike Lee presented the award to the actor, and among those in attendance were Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Dave Chappelle, Bill Burr, Arsenio Hall, Tracy Morgan, and Kevin Hart.
“This is a special moment. I wish y’all could feel what I’m feeling, see what I’m seeing. I almost teared up. I’m going to get backstage and cry,” said Murphy.
Mike Myers Appeared As Shrek
Mike Myers, Murphy’s longtime friend and co-star on the “Shrek” franchise, was among those who honored the comedian. Donning a black suit with a bowtie paired with swamp green makeup and Shrek ears, Myers took the stage to say a few words about his friend.
“None of ‘Shrek’s success could have happened without Eddie Murphy,” said Myers, adding that Murphy’s character in the franchise, Donkey, is a “masterpiece.” He then described the actor, saying, “Lovable, hilarious, joyous, vulnerable, and loyal. Eddie combines all of those in a tour de force, and plainly put, Eddie is one of the greatest.”
The first “Shrek” movie was released in 2001, and three more movies have come out since. Murphy and Myers will reunite once again as Shrek and Donkey in the fifth installment, which is slated for release in 2027. In 2025, Murphy also confirmed that a Donkey spinoff was in the works, per The Hollywood Reporter.
Dave Chappelle Referred To Eddie Murphy As His Hero
Comedian Dave Chappelle also honored Murphy, saying that among the people whom he looked up to, he was the only one left. “You were the hero I worried about… It was you, Michael Jackson, Rick James, and Prince. All of whom are deceased, and somehow, you survived it,” Chappelle said. He shared that as a teen, he watched Murphy’s 1987 stand-up comedy film “Raw” daily after getting home from school.
Chappelle also shared a glimpse of the depth of their relationship, revealing that he visited the actor shortly after his 65th birthday on April 3. The comedian worked with Murphy’s late brother, Charlie Murphy, on “The Chappelle Show,” and it was the first time the two discussed Charlie since he passed away from leukemia in 2017.
Murphy urged Chappelle to do “The Chappele Show” movie, and it seems the latter is open to the idea but admitted that it “would be tough” without Charlie. “So Eddie, if I do it, man, do the Charlie parts and let’s f-cking go,” the comedian said.
Stevie Wonder Made A Surprise Appearance
Music legend Stevie Wonder surprised the audience with an appearance, sharing that he first came to know about Murphy due to his impersonation of him on “SNL.” “He made fun of a blind man,” Wonder said jokingly to the crowd.
On a more serious note, Wonder said, “It’s not easy to make people smile, trying to get them to look on the brighter side, but Eddie has a way of getting in our head and hearts to create a belly laugh that eases the pain, builds the bridge, and diffuses a situation that makes a real difference.”
Murphy’s most notable impression of Wonder was in the 1982 “SNL” sketch, where he sang a duet with Joe Piscopo as Frank Sinatra. In 1983, Murphy and Wonder appeared together in a sketch in which the former played a Stevie Wonder impersonator coaching the real Stevie Wonder to impersonate himself.
Eddie Murphy’s Decades-Long Career
Murphy started in the comedy scene in his teens, and his career skyrocketed when he was cast on “SNL” in December 1980. In the years following, his stand-up comedy specials helped cement his reputation as one of the best comedians of his generation.
From there, Murphy transitioned to movies, starring in films such as “48 Hrs.,” “Beverly Hills Cop,” and “Coming to America,” “The Nutty Professor,” and the “Shrek” movies. Despite being known for his comedy chops, the actor has also taken serious roles in films, including the character of Jimmy “Thunder” Early in the movie “Dreamgirls,” which earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Murphy has a slew of projects in the works, including a fifth installment of “Beverly Hills Cop,” the Donkey spin-off film, and producing a George Clinton biopic.
“The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy” will be available to stream on Netflix on May 31.
Amy Duggar King and her husband, Dillion King, are fiercely protective of their 6-year-old son, Daxton.
“We can’t shield you from the whole world, but we will protect your world fiercely,” Amy, 39, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 19, alongside a photo of her son. “Your safety, your steadiness and the life we’re building around you.”
She continued, “Dad and I will never be passive about who we allow near you. Not everyone deserves a place in your story.”
Without detailing the inspiration of her post, Amy made it clear that her son’s privacy was a top priority.
Amy King (née Duggar) said she is “sickened, heartbroken and deeply angry” after learning of cousin Joseph Duggar’s arrest. “My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust,” King, 39, told Us Weekly in a statement on Friday, March 20. “The courage […]
“We are the gatekeepers of their safety, their peace and their innocence. And we shouldn’t open doors just because someone expects us to,” she captioned her upload. “Access is earned, not assumed. It should be a privilege for someone to know your child, it’s not a right! And peace at home is worth more than approval from anyone outside of it.”
Amy’s family has recently gone through strife after her cousin Joseph Duggar was arrested for unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Joseph, 31, was arrested in Arkansas on March 18, following allegations that he molested a 9-year-old child in Florida in 2020. The victim, now 14, claimed in a police statement that the Counting On alum “eventually apologized for his actions” at the time before the incidents stopped.
Two days later, Joseph and wife Kendra Duggar were each booked for four counts of child endangerment. The charges were unrelated to Joseph’s sexual misconduct claims.
Kendra, 27, was released on bail within hours of her arrest. Joseph was extradited to Florida two weeks later, where he pleaded not guilty to the charges before being released on a $600,000 bond.
Amy, who is the niece of Joseph’s father Jim Bob Duggar, broke her silence shortly after her cousin was taken into custody.
“My first thoughts are with the victim, a child who deserved to be safe, protected and surrounded by people she could trust,” she told Us Weekly in a statement last month. “The courage it took for her to come forward, especially after years of carrying something so heavy, cannot be overstated. That bravery deserves to be honored above all else.”
Amy has long been touted as the “black sheep” of the Duggar family since she wasn’t raised to follow the same strict guidelines. She had also been distant from Joseph and Kendra, who share four children, ahead of the scandal.
“I haven’t seen or heard from Jo in about 5 years,” Amy revealed in a March 23 social media post. “That doesn’t mean I didn’t still love him and want the best for him. I don’t think people understand how much time I spent with them and countless hours filming. I grew up over there [at his parents’ house].”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
Christine Quinn’s estranged husband, Christian Dumontet, is seeking sole ownership of their once-joint home in Los Angeles.
Dumontet, 47, filed court documents on Friday, April 17, and obtained by Us Weekly, asking for control over the property in order to sell it and pay off the mortgage.
According to Dumontet, he wants to sell the house to “stop the ongoing financial loss associated with maintaining a non-income-producing asset.”
Dumontet said he purchased the residence months before he married Quinn, 37, in 2019, and now has a $3.5 million balance on his mortgage loan. He alleged the house has cost him $400,00 a year to maintain.
Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Christine Quinn’s estranged husband Christian Dumontet is making more claims about his ex as their messy divorce continues. Dumontet, 44, asked a superior court judge in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 20, to amend the temporary restraining order against him by Quinn, 35, Us Weekly can confirm. According to court documents, Dumontet (who […]
“This is not sustainable,” Dumontet wrote in his filing. “I require immediate court intervention to stop this financial hemorrhaging.”
Dumontet and Quinn, who share 4-year-old son Christian, separated in 2024. Dumontet was ordered to move out of the house after the Selling Sunset alum was granted a temporary restraining order in March 2024 after Dumontet’s two arrests. (Dumontet was arrested following an alleged domestic violence altercation, released on bond and arrested hours later for breaking the TRO.)
In Dumontet’s April court documents, he claimed that he wasn’t able to “regain the ability to act with respect” to the house until September 2025. Once his home access was restored, Dumontet began repairing, renovating and preparing the house for sale that allegedly cost him thousands of dollars.
Dumontet, who stated that he has since moved to France with his new girlfriend and their 12-month-old son, now wants to sell the house to use the funds to cover his reported debt.
In the filing, Dumontet stressed that neither he nor Quinn live in the house and it doesn’t generate any income.
“[Quinn] has never made any financial contribution to the [home], whether toward the purchase price, mortgage payments, carrying costs, maintenance, or otherwise,” the filing reads, with Dumontet allegedly paying “exuberant costs to keep” the home that caused him “irreparable financial harm.”
Christine Quinn shot to fame showcasing luxury dream homes on Selling Sunset, but behind closed doors her own life was turning into a nightmare. According to newly obtained police records, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal that 18 emergency calls were made to the Los Angeles Police Department over the last five years regarding alleged incidents […]
Dumontet stated that Quinn is “not on the hook” for any debt the house accumulates.
“I alone am suffering this harm, and without court intervention, I will continue to,” he added.
Dumontet’s request for an emergency order was denied while the house went back on the market Saturday, April 18, for almost $7.5 million.
Us Weekly has reached out to Quinn for comment.
Amid her divorce, Quinn moved to Texas with her son.
“I am really, really grateful to be living here,” the reality TV star told People in January 2025. “[It’s a blessing to] be close to my family. I have a sister who lives really close to me, and my son has a cousin.”
She added, “I found a wonderful house. I would say it’s, like, 60 percent done, but there’s still some things that I want to do and really take it to the next level because I love interior design.”
There’s a reason why Pete Davidson was not featured in the documentary about Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels.
“I interviewed so many people for the film, and at a certain point, after I’d interviewed [John] Mulaney and he had said everything he had said, I just didn’t know where we were gonna put more voices,” director Morgan Neville told People in an interview published on Saturday, April 18. “It just felt like it was full, you know?”
Neville noted that Davidson, 32, was not available when they first started filming the documentary, recalling that he didn’t know “where anything’s gonna fit” with all the SNL alums participating.
“That was the hard part,” Neville said. “It was like an embarrassment of riches, that you could interview a thousand people about Lorne Michaels. So many people have stories.”
Pete Davidson got candid about why he thought some of his Saturday Night Live costars found his success “annoying” before he left the show. “You got to remember [that] everyone there did Second City improv, [they] worked so hard — so hard,” Davidson, 31, said during the Wednesday, August 13, episode of Power 105.1 FM’s […]
Neville also hoped to focus more on Michaels, 81, rather than celebrities like who he crossed paths with.
“I was just trying to distill his essence into a film,” he said. “A lot of those stories are not about Lorne, they’re about those people.”
“I just wanted to make sure I was staying on Lorne’s story and not other people’s stories,” he continued. “Because there are stories everywhere and it’s huge. There are thousand-page books about the show. So, it’s really just trying to get that essence of what makes him tick that I was just zeroed in on.”
Davidson has been candid through the years about his relationship with Michaels. In the 2025 documentary SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, Davidson recalled calling for a meeting with Michaels after his first year on the show.
A Saturday Night Live reunion is on the way! Pete Davidson is slated to host the next episode of the variety series nearly one year after his departure. “Coming up next!!!” a post read on SNL’s Instagram account on Saturday, April 15, revealing that Davidson, 29, will lead the Saturday, May 6, episode. Rapper Lil Uzi Vert will […]
“I was like, ‘Please fire me,’” he shared in the series’ first episode. “And he was like, ‘Why?’ I was like, ‘I don’t belong here. Everybody here’s so talented, and they don’t want to be my friend.’”
Davidson went on to jokingly compare himself to acting like “a child,” adding, “I was like, ‘Nobody wants to be my friend.’ And he said, ‘You don’t figure it out until your third or fourth year. … It’s just gonna suck for three or four years.’ I was like, ‘All right,’ and he was right.”
Davidson ultimately remained on the show for eight seasons, before his exit in 2022.
“I appreciate SNL always having my back and allowing me to work on myself and grow,” he said during his final Weekend Update appearance on the season 47 finale. “Thank you to Lorne for never giving up on me or judging me even when everyone else was and for believing in me and allowing me to have a place that I could call home with memories that will last a lifetime. So, thank you guys.”
Lorne is currently in theaters.
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