The past four years have been a bit of a whirlwind for Chris Pratt. In that time, he wrapped up James Gunn‘s Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy with a bang, became the voice of Super Mario and Garfield, reteamed with Anthony and Joe Russo for their Netflix flop The Electric State, and most recently, fought to prove his innocence to an AI Rebecca Ferguson in Mercy. Guardians Vol. 3 also confirmed that his time in the MCU wasn’t up yet, laying the groundwork for another appearance with the tease “The legendary Star Lord will return.” One thing that hasn’t happened yet, though, is Season 2 of his smash hit action thriller, The Terminal List.

Pratt first embodied U.S. Navy SEAL James Reece back in 2022, yet it’s been a long road to adapting the next of author Jack Carr‘s novels. He did at least reprise the role in the prequel spin-off series, The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, last year, but viewers have been anticipating what’s next after his violent campaign to get answers and avenge his family. Season 1 left him on a boat bound for Mozambique with no real place in the world after his old life was ripped away from him and plenty of questions about his next mission. At last, though, the wait is nearly over, and Prime Video has shared the first trailer for Season 2, picking up right where Reece left off, but with a newfound purpose.

Reece isn’t in the best shape when the footage starts, looking disheveled, experiencing double-vision, and reliving one traumatic memory after another thanks to that “bomb” in his head. Once he arrives on shore and settles into his new environment across the Indian Ocean, however, the government is eager to enlist his services given what he was capable of in his days as a SEAL commander. Season 2 follows the events of Carr’s True Believer and points James on a path of violent redemption as his old teammate Freddy Strain, played by Terminal List newcomer Gabriel Luna, offers him the promise of a full presidential pardon, assuming he helps with an operation. Said mission will lead him all around Africa, the Middle East, and Europe, opening up into a conspiracy spanning from Moscow to Langley and even connecting to his own family history. Reece doesn’t have time on his side, though, as he’s slowly dying from a brain tumor, making him a little more willing to take risks and get the job done by any violent means necessary.

‘The Terminal List’ Returns Bigger Than Ever for Season 2

To-date, the entire Terminal List franchise has racked up over 100 million viewers globally on Prime Video, making it one of the platform’s biggest action winners alongside the likes of Reacher and Jack Ryan. With Season 2 expanding into a full-on global-trotting thriller, the cast has grown, too. In addition to Luna, Costa Ronin, Olga Kurylenko, Yul Vazquez, Martin Sensmeier, Arnold Vosloo, Jeremy Bobb, and Shiraz Tzarfati are among the new international names on the call sheet, while fan favorites Tom Hopper, Constance Wu, Dar Salim, and Luke Hemsworth return as regulars. Series creator David DiGilio also returned to the helm as showrunner to dig into Reece’s next chapter.

The setting may have changed, but the series still promises a commitment to military authenticity. Former Navy SEAL Jared Shaw and Army Ranger Max Adams served as executive producers and oversaw the production to ensure accuracy, while former SEAL and Warfare co-director and co-writer Ray Mendoza contributed behind the camera. Veterans of all branches were employed all around the production as actors, advisors, writers, and more to capture the mindset of service amid the action.

All eight episodes of The Terminal List Season 2 premiere on Prime Video on October 21. Check out the trailer in the player above.

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Jack Coleman, who played Hayden Panettiere’s onscreen dad on Heroes, is expressing his grief over her death at the age of 36.

“I’m heartbroken. I couldn’t begin to put my thoughts into words until now, and they will be inadequate,” Coleman, 68, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, August 19.

He continued, “I’ve loved Hayden since day one of the pilot of Heroes, 20 years ago, when she introduced herself by shouting ‘daddy’ and throwing her arms around me. From that day on, she called me daddio. She was Haydini, because she was a magician.”

“She was a prodigious talent. During an early scene, a tear rolled down her cheek on the same line, take after take,” Coleman recalled. “I marveled at her technique. ‘It’s not technique,’ she corrected me. ‘I’m not a trained seal. I feel it and the tears just happen to come at that moment.’ She was 16.”

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Coleman also reflected on the intense media attention Panettiere received after Heroes became a success.

“By 17 she was #1 on IMDB Pro. She was routinely asked obnoxious questions, mostly some version of ‘when are you going to go off the rails?’ Today, we’d recognize those questions for the misogynistic provocations they were,” he wrote.

“She was hunted. Everywhere she went, there were photographers with 300-millimeter lenses — the kind that can make even the most innocent activity look sinister,” Coleman said. “Once, when she came to our house, paparazzi hid in the bushes behind our yard and drove onto neighbors’ lawns. They were predatory. No one, especially a teenager, should be targeted that way.”

Coleman said that he is filled with “sorrow and regret” but also “anger.” He wrote, “But that’s for another time. Right now I want to remember an extraordinary young woman who was blessed and cursed. She was vulnerable. She felt everything. It made her a remarkable actor and susceptible to the heartache and thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to.”

“I love you, Hayden. I’ll miss you. I’m so sorry you suffered. I’ll remember how happy you were on set and on the European press tour; how you championed [Coleman’s daughter] Tess when she was being bullied; [and] your commitment to animal welfare and the courage to put yourself in harm’s way to protect them,” he wrote. “I only wish you had been given that same protection.”

“Goodnight, sweet girl. And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest,” the actor concluded.

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Panettiere was found unresponsive inside an apartment complex in Greenville, South Carolina, on Sunday, August 16. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.

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An autopsy conducted by the Greenville County Coroner’s Office found no signs of trauma that could have contributed to her death.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” the actress’ father, Skip Panettiere, said in a statement to Us on Sunday. “We ask for privacy as our family takes time to process this unimaginable loss.”

For Jonathan Jackson, Hayden Panettiere was more than a beloved “Nashville” co-star. Their years working together created a friendship rooted in an understanding of the unusual pressures that come with growing up in the entertainment industry. 

After Panettiere’s death, Jackson revisited that bond in an emotional tribute, remembering the woman behind Juliette Barnes and revealing the deeply personal hope he carried for her throughout their time together.

Jackson remembered Hayden Panettiere through photographs from their time filming “Nashville,” where their characters, Avery Buckley and Juliette Barnes, developed a romantic relationship that eventually led to marriage. However, the connection between the actors extended well beyond the show’s storyline.

Having both entered the entertainment industry young, Jackson said they shared an understanding of the pressures that could come with such an unusual childhood. 

He described their connection as a “silent knowing of how intense the struggles can be.” Jackson began acting at just 11, making his first appearance on “General Hospital” in 1993.

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That shared experience appeared to shape the friendship Jackson valued with Panettiere. He remembered her as someone whose talent was matched by an ability to connect with people emotionally. 

“She had such a bright light within her,” he wrote on Instagram, describing her as “a sensitive soul” who was “Incredibly funny and witty.”

He also praised her empathy, compassion and extraordinary gifts, making clear that his memories of her went far beyond the character audiences knew on television.

Panettiere Was More Than A Co-star To Jonathan Jackson

We lost so much. Avery and Juliette were THE couple of the show, and I’m so happy that they got a happy ending in the series finale.

Jonathan Jackson and Hayden Panettiere’s chemistry was just super electric, and that’s a huge part of what made their relationship so special… pic.twitter.com/g5gvHRwP0F

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— Edward Burger (not Berger) ❤️🌈 (@edwardbrgr) August 20, 2026

Jackson’s tribute also offered a glimpse into the trust that developed between the two actors during their collaboration. 

The 44-year-old described Hayden Panettiere as “an absolute joy to work with,” pointing out her ability to remain “Focused, spontaneous and brilliant.”

For Jackson, however, their friendship was ultimately defined by something more important than their performances. “The most important thing between friends and coworkers is trust, and we had this,” he wrote.

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That trust helped create a relationship that Jackson and his wife Lisa came to regard as familial. The musician explained that they “both love and cherish her deeply, like our own sister.” Panettiere, he said, “holds that place in our hearts.”

It was from that deeply personal perspective that Jackson revealed the wish he had carried for Panettiere during their years together. 

His hope was not about fame, career success or anything she could accomplish professionally. Instead, he wanted her to understand that she was loved and find the peace she was searching for.

“My prayer for her every day we worked together was that she would know how loved she is, and that she would find the peace that she was looking for,” Jackson wrote.

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Hayden Panettiere’s Death Leaves Jackson Struggling For Words

Saw Jonathan Jackson’s tribute to Hayden on Instagram, I honestly don’t know what else to say. Avery and Juliette were THE powerhouse couple throughout Nashville, way more than Rayna and Deacon or Scarlett and Gunnar, in my humble opinion. Jonathan and Hayden’s chemistry was so… pic.twitter.com/O1BOPsJUSL

— Edward Burger (not Berger) ❤️🌈 (@edwardbrgr) August 20, 2026

The reality of Panettiere’s death led Jackson to acknowledge that some grief could not be easily expressed. 

After sharing memories of their friendship and her qualities, he admitted that it was “not possible” to capture the full “shock and grief” surrounding her death.

His final words turned toward Panettiere’s family and the loss felt by those who knew her. Rather than trying to explain the tragedy, Jackson offered a prayer for the actress and the peace he had long hoped she would find.

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“May God’s angels carry you to your place of rest and true peace,” he wrote. He then addressed Panettiere directly: “We love you Hayden. You will always be in our hearts. Always.”

Fans Praise Jackson’s Emotional Tribute To Panettiere

Jackson’s tribute to Hayden Panettiere prompted an outpouring of affection from fans who remembered the actress for both her talent and her memorable work alongside Jackson on “Nashville.” 

One fan called the tribute “the most beautifully written post” they had read about Panettiere, adding that Jackson had given her “the honor and love she so deserves.” 

The commenter also recalled recently rewatching “Nashville” for a second time and said they had admired Panettiere’s talent throughout the series. 

Another fan focused on Jackson and Panettiere’s onscreen chemistry, writing, “I always loved your work together on Nashville. They were my favorite scenes,” before offering condolences to Jackson, the cast, Panettiere’s family and friends. 

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Other commenters were similarly touched by the affection in Jackson’s message. “Your words are so kind, pure and filled with so much love,” one person wrote while expressing sympathy over the loss of his friend. 

Another fan acknowledged the difficult year Jackson has endured, writing, “You have lost special people this year,” before sending prayers to the “Nashville” family and Panettiere’s loved ones.

Hayden Panettiere’s Neighbor Claims She Called 911 “Half A Dozen Times” Over Disturbances

Days after Panettiere’s death, new details about the tragedy continue to come to light. Recently, claims from a former neighbor brought a much more troubling part of Panettiere’s life back into focus. 

As The Blast reported, Mia Terrazas, who lived one door away from the actress’s West Hollywood condominium, revealed that she called 911 approximately “half a dozen times” because of disturbances at the Panettiere’s apartment involving her on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickerson. 

Terrazas said Panettiere appeared noticeably different when Hickerson was around, describing her as “subdued” and “almost like a different person.” 

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When asked whether she had witnessed anything that made her suspect domestic violence, the neighbor replied, “Oh, absolutely.” 

She also recalled seeing Panettiere being taken away on a gurney while Hickerson was nearby. Terrazas further alleged that Hickerson once caused extensive damage inside the apartment, claiming he “ripped apart her bathroom” with a sledgehammer at 5 a.m. 

Her account came amid renewed scrutiny of Panettiere’s turbulent history with Hickerson following her death.

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Hayden Panettiere’s sudden passing has left many Hollywood stars and fans mourning the loss of the actress at just 36 years old. An outpouring of love has flooded social media as those who knew, loved, and worked alongside Hayden reflect on the impact she made throughout her career. Many of her former co-stars and friends have also shared heartfelt memories while honoring the light and legacy Hayden left behind, both on and off screen.

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Solange Knowles Remembers Her ‘Bring It On’ Co-Star Hayden Panettiere

On Tuesday, Solange Knowles took to her Instagram Story to share a series of heartfelt posts remembering her Bring It On co-star, Hayden Panettiere. Solange began her tribute by writing, “Rest in peace Hayden. In peace, because you are so deserving of it.”

She went on to reflect on the parallels between their lives while honoring Hayden’s journey with vulnerability and healing.

Adding, “We had so many parallels in our lives, and the world watched u so courageously live in your radical truth telling your story we watched your endless quest for vulnerability, and healing i salute your journey and i honor the work we created together that became something that really means something to people…reaching people we couldn’t have ever imagined at the time, as two young girls, trying to keep looking to the light. the light surrounds you now rest easy hayden”

Solange also shared throwback photos from the movie, calling them “Warriors 4 life.”

Giovonnie Samuels, Gustavo Carr, Francia Raisa & More Remember Their ‘Bring It On’ Co-Star

As tributes continued to pour in, several of Hayden’s ‘Bring It On: All or Nothing’ co-stars also took to social media to reflect on their time with her and honor her memory. Giovonnie Samuels, who played Kirresha, shared a TikTok after waking up to the news of Hayden Panettiere’s passing.

In the video, Giovonnie said she was still in shock and needed time to process everything. She also reflected on the recent passing of fellow former Nickelodeon star Christy Knowings. Giovonnie wrote, “I’m not OK” across the video as she opened up about processing both losses.

Gustavo Carr, who played Jesse, also looked back on his time with Hayden by sharing a throwback photo alongside a heartfelt message.

“You are a light, Hayden. A muse. An artist. An old soul, wise beyond your years. The kind of person people loved to work with and felt lucky to know. I hope you knew you were seen and loved. So much life lived, and still far too soon. I wish there had been one more hug. Rest peacefully, Hayden. Sending all my love to your daughter, your family, and everyone who loved you.”

Francia Raisa, Emme Rylan, and Gary L. Gray also shared tributes of their own in Hayden’s memory.

Alyson Stoner Gets Emotional While Remembering Hayden Panettiere

Outside of Hayden’s Bring It On co-stars, Alyson Stoner also shared an emotional tribute highlighting another connection the two had. Alyson took to Instagram, teary-eyed, to ask for grace while paying tribute to Hayden following the news of her passing.

Hayden originally voiced Kairi in the ‘Kingdom Hearts’ franchise before Alyson later took on the role. Alyson also reflected on working with Hayden and her late younger brother, Jansen Panettiere. Alyson ended the message by sending condolences to Hayden’s family and the ‘Kingdom Hearts’ community while reminding everyone to take care of themselves during this difficult time.

In the caption, Alyson wrote, “From one Kairi to another… One sky, one destiny. My deepest condolences to Hayden’s family, community, and the many lives Hayden reached. May you rest in freedom, Hayden. And sending love to my fellow KH community worldwide who have cherished Hayden’s work as Kairi through the decades.”

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The ‘net is still buzzing after Big Lex scored a unanimous win over Tesehki during the fight event in Atlanta. Several ‘Baddies’ congratulated Lex on her victory, while others joined the online debate about the fight. Some viewers questioned whether the matchup was rigged, while others defended Lex’s win. Lex later sat down with supporters to react to the night’s events, share her thoughts on the fight, and address further chatter.

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Big Lex Says, “Set It Up,” While Reacting To Chrisean Rock Calling For A Fade

Lex reportedly took to Instagram to celebrate her victory by sharing several photos from fight night. The reality star wrote, “Everyone counted me out, everyone betted against me, everyone wanted to see me lose … & thats the same reason im gone KEEP WINNING !! LIKE I said BIG LEX, NOT DA LIL ONE.”

Lex later made her way to Twitch to react to the full Claressa Shields vs. Kaye Scott event. While interacting with supporters in her chat, she seemingly shaded Scotty for appearing upset following her win. Furthermore,  Lex explained that she and Tesehki stepped into the ring for fun. People in her chat then asked her to react to Chrisean Rock’s reaction to her sister Tesehki losing the fight.

After watching the clip, Lex said she understood Chrisean’s reaction and could relate to how she felt.

“I felt her, I’m not gonna lie. I feel her pain. Because if I’m watching someone on TV and I’m watching them lose, I’m mad because I can’t be there,” she said.

Additionally, she went on to watch more clips from Chrisean and her friends’ stream, where Chrisean mentioned needing that fade. Lex then clarified that she is a certified boxer.

“You talking about you’re gonna be able to touch me, whoever this is, it’s funny. And I get it, like, you have to follow up. If you want it, let’s set it up,” she said.

Lex also made it clear that she is willing to take on anyone who wants to face her. After hearing Chrisean say she “had to have that fade” with Big Lex, she echoed the challenge and said, “Set it up.”

Lex Shuts Down Critics Claiming Her Fight With Tesehki Was Rigged

Lex also showed love to her opponent, Tesehki, while reflecting on their fight during the stream.

“Regardless of the critics, Tesehki did great. I love her. It was fun. Thank you, Tesehki, for teaming up with me to give everybody the Big Lex-Tesehki showdown,” she said.

Furthermore, she also made it clear that the fight wasn’t rigged. She explained that it was hard to enter the ring with anger because the matchup was ultimately for fun.

“If I would’ve lost, would it have been rigged then? Would it have been rigged if I lost or only if she lost? Does it only count one way or both ways?” she questioned.

Lex added that fans would have “sh**tted on” her if she had lost the fight. She then closed out the moment by playing her song ‘There she go.’

Social Media Reacts 

Many gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to clips from Big Lex’s stream. Commenters continued to debate whether Big Lex and Tesehki’s fight was rigged. Meanwhile, others were ready to see Lex and Chrisean set up a fight of their own.

Instagram user @cmonnyy_ wrote, “It should’ve been rock v lex a long time ago but everybody was too worried about keeping rock and sehki against each other”

Instagram user @yk.camille_ added, “Chrisean gone give her a run for her money • if ya ask me 😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @_ raeenicole wrote, “Come on Lemon Pepper steppa set it up @lemuelplummer”

Instagram user @bree.dior wrote, “Man tesheki didn’t put nothing into that boxing match fr come on now 😂We seenher fight better & hit harder on the show and y’all saying this not rigged???”

Instagram user @sky_forthewin added, “It was rigged can’t tell me different”

While Instagram user @swxvy1 wrote, “Yall can’t accept the facts😂Ts was not fake “

Instagram user @therealkiana_ wrote, “lex is right though that they only think it’s rigged because she lost. Everyone would’ve been happy if it was the other way around. I’m happy for Lex.”

Instagram user @etoxictealounge added, “I think Lex will whoop rock lol let’s set that up please lol”

While Instagram user @pnkahontas wrote, “They both did great! It was great entertainment ! LET’S WRAP THIS UP! Already tired of seeing this on my TL”

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back across the pond six years after leaving the U.K.

People reported on Wednesday, August 19, that Harry, 41, and Meghan, 45, are relocating their children to the U.K. for an extended period starting this month. The pair’s son, Prince Archie, 7, and daughter, Princess Lilibet, 5, are scheduled to begin school there in September.

The outlet reported that Harry and Meghan will keep their home in Montecito, California, and their vacation residence in Portugal while having non-royal property in Britain.

Harry’s father, King Charles III, learned of the pair’s move on Sunday, August 16, People reported. The monarch is reportedly welcoming the opportunity to see Harry and Meghan and their family in a private manner.

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People also reported that Meghan will continue to lead her lifestyle brand, As Ever, from their international home. Harry, meanwhile, will be spending more time supporting U.K.-based charities and patronages. The outlet reported that the family’s long-term plans for their residences are unclear.

Us reached out to reps for Harry and Meghan for comment.

Harry and Meghan’s move comes six years after the couple announced their decision to step back as senior members of the royal family. The pair, who tied the knot in 2018, briefly relocated to Vancouver, Canada, before settling down in California in 2020.

Harry and Meghan have given fans glimpses of their home in Golden State through the years, but the Suits alum opted not to film her With Love, Meghan docuseries in their residence.

Related: Where Will Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Their Kids Stay During U.K. Visit?

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As Prince Harry prepares to return to the United Kingdom alongside Meghan Markle and their two children for the countdown to the 2027 Invictus Games, attention is turning to where the family will stay during their upcoming visit. “Practical arrangements have been made,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “The top of their list would […]

“I wanted to protect that safe haven,” Meghan told People in a 2025 interview. “We’re a close-knit family, and I love those moments — putting Lili down for a nap, having lunch together, having sacred time together at the end of the day. Our kitchen is where Mama just cooks for the family, and with a crew of 80-plus people, that’s a lot of people to have in your house.”

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Earlier this summer, Meghan shared snippets of her travels abroad with Harry and their children. One image Meghan snapped and shared via Instagram is believed to have been taken at Althorp House, the Spencer family estate where Harry’s late mother grew up. (Princess Diana’s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, currently lives on the property. She was buried in the “Oval Lake” island after her death in August 1997 at age 36.)

In the photo, Harry and Archie were carrying large white floral bouquets down a tree-lined path. Lilibet ran behind them as she carried a small purse in both of her hands. It is unclear whether Harry brought his family to visit Diana’s gravesite or home.

“Summer Holiday ☀️,” Meghan captioned the Instagram upload.

The Dancing With the Stars season 35 competition just got a little bit fiercer!

A source exclusively tells Us that Jenna Dewan will be hitting the ballroom, while a separate insider shares that Bachelor Nation fan favorite Tyler Cameron also will be lacing up his dancing shoes for the upcoming season.

Tyler’s casting comes five years after BFF and former Bachelor Matt James tried his hand at the competition with pro Lindsay Arnold on season 30. (The duo danced together for four weeks before they were eliminated.)

Us reached out to ABC for comment.

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The full DWTS cast — including pros and celebrities — is set to be revealed on Good Morning America on September 2, though four contestants have already been officially announced.

Love Island’s Maura Higgins, Summer House star Ciara Miller, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson and Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez will all be trying to Cha-Cha their way to the top of the leaderboard this season. Guillermo, 55, will be doing so with reigning champion and pro Witney Carson, who announced their partnership on Monday, August 17.

“I think he is so sweet. He’s so fun,” Witney said on GMA at the time. “That’s exactly what I need in this season of life that I’m in, just someone who’s fun, personable.”

Witney, who took home the mirrorball with wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin in season 34, also shared that she will be competing while navigating her third pregnancy. (Witney and her husband, Carson McAllister, are already parents of sons Leo, 5, and Jet, 3.)

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“I would be lying if I said it wasn’t very daunting. I’ve never been this far along pregnant and competing on Dancing With the Stars, ever,” Witney said. “I don’t know if it’s ever been done. I’m so proud to be a woman, to be creating life and growing this human, and to be able to do the show and compete … is such a huge blessing.”

One day later, Witney shared a glimpse of her and Guillermo in the rehearsal studio gearing up for the premiere.

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“When you and your partner get along instantly >> can’t wait for this season!” Witney captioned Tuesday, August 18, TikTok footage with Guillermo, who mouthed in the clip, “Where have you been?” Witney then lip-synched back the viral TikTok sound, “Nobody knows me like you do.”

Dancing With the Stars season 35 kicks off with a double premiere on ABC and Disney+ Tuesday, September 15, and Wednesday, September 16, at 8 p.m. ET.

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Halle Berry brought fans along for her “magical” 60th birthday trip with her fiancé, Van Hunt, in Mexico.

On Wednesday, August 19, the Oscar winner shared a carousel of intimate photos of her and Hunt, 56, sunbathing, sightseeing on a yacht and sharing some PDA in a private pool while celebrating her birthday at a resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.

“Some experiences stay with you forever,” Berry beamed via Instagram. “Thank you @zadunreserve @ritzcarltonreserve for making every moment of my 60th birthday celebration simply magical!”

The X-Men star went on to reveal some of the exciting activities she took part in while vacationing with her beau.

“The cuisine, Sensei wellness spa, wine making experience and boat adventures were beyond exquisite! This was a big birthday and, along with @vanhunt, you made it one I shall never forget,” she declared. “Special thank you to @gigioromero And Christian for making it all extra FUN !🤩”

When Berry officially turned 60 on Friday, August 14, she thanked her fans for sending her plenty of “birthday love.”

“Thank you from my ❤️ for all the birthday love and well wishes. I’m grateful to still be here,” she wrote via Instagram last Friday.

Prior to her milestone birthday, Berry discussed what it meant for her to turn 60 during an appearance on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle in May.

“[I feel] great, because, you know, the opposite would be tragic if I weren’t here,” she pointed out. “I feel different than I thought I would feel at 60. What is 60? What is age anymore? It’s a feeling.”

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Berry added, “I feel stronger, smarter, wiser, more myself, more in control. I’m the best version of myself at this time in my life and I am so glad that I’m still here and healthy.”

The Monster’s Ball star also opened up about being booked and busy nearly 40 years after she made her screen debut in 1989’s Living Dolls.

“I’m still alive in it. I haven’t gone off into the sunset,” she said. “I haven’t fallen off. I’m still here doing it on my own terms.”

Berry shared another important milestone earlier this year when she confirmed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in February that she’d got engaged to Hunt after six years of dating.

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Halle Berry spent her birthday trolling ex-husband David Justice’s recent comments about why their relationship didn’t work out. “Phew…! cooking, cleaning and mothering,” the actress, 59, wrote via Instagram alongside a series of snaps while celebrating her birthday in a tropical destination on Thursday, August 14. The first photo of the slideshow featured Berry smiling […]

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“There’s some confusion that he asked to marry me and I said no. I did not say no,” she clarified. “We just don’t have a date. But of course I said yes, I would marry him!”

Berry flashed her diamond engagement ring, confirming, “He did put a little ring on it.”

The actress was previously married to former baseball star David Justice from 1993 to 1997 and later to singer Eric Benét from 2001 to 2005. More recently, Berry was married to third husband Olivier Martinez from 2013 to 2016. (Berry shares 18-year-old daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and also welcomed 12-year-old son Maceo-Robert Martinez with Olivier.)

Audiences have ubiquitously become suspicious of “remakes” of classic films. This is generally because the motivation for remaking an iconic moving picture seems solely financial in nature. Studios are aware that “name recognition” of a film or franchise equals guaranteed revenue, which puts large Cheshire Cat grins on the faces of the execs. But then, every once in a while, a remake of a classic comes along that is equal to, or, heaven forfend, even exceeds the original.

While some resplendent remakes didn’t make this list, like Alexandre Aja‘s The Hills Have Eyes (a remake of the same name) and both Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu (new renditions of the 1922 German hit Nosferatu), the films detailed here are the crème of the horror crop. The winners include zesty entries like The Blob and genuinely terrifying additions such as Evil Dead. All in all, these eight films deviously demonstrate that classics can sometimes use a jaunty, haunting update — when, of course, the material is placed within capable hands.

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‘Evil Dead’ (2013)

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Sam Raimi’s original 1981 cult favorite film, The Evil Dead, was quite ground-(and cabin floorboard)-breaking. Featuring Bruce Campbell in his truly career-defining role of Ashley “Ash” J. Williams, this horror-comedy was innovative in just about every department; scary sequences, gross-out gore, campy humor, and a uniquely intimate vibe all around. The remake, Evil Dead, released in 2013, eschewed the majority of the first film’s lauded attributes and focused almost solely on one thing: pure terror. The result, which many viewers agreed on, is one of the scarier movies of the 21st century.

This film focuses on Mia (Jane Levy), a girl who has had a nearly lifelong struggle with addiction. She assembles her brother, David (Shiloh Fernandez), and friends at a very remote cabin with the goal of finally kicking her narcotics habit and getting clean. The only problem is that a demonic entity is released there as well, and everyone’s life and soul are in mortal, eternal jeopardy. Huge applause to the committed cast for bringing this to life, but perhaps an even bigger ovation goes out to director/co-writer Fede Alvarez and the FX team, who created some of the most chilling, and flat-out evil, visuals to come around in a long time.

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‘The Blob’ (1988)

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For a film reliant on special effects, the 1958 original version of The Blob was pretty good. Yes, when viewed through a modern lens, the titular goo is fairly laughable now, but for back then, it actually scared people. So, when Chuck Russell tackled this film in 1988, the expectations were naturally a lot higher, in terms of what this amorphous thing was going to look like and just how frightening it could potentially be. As audiences soon found out, The Blob exceeded expectations and produced some of the most memorable (and revolting) body horror sequences of the 80s.

The tale is centered on the inhabitants of a small town where a “meteor” crashes and releases a little jelly-like organism. The thing is voracious though, and quickly begins snacking on the locals. The genius aspect of this (the same as in the original) is that the blob doesn’t seem to have a limit to its size. The more it consumes, the larger it gets (like the national debt). This concept, when applied to the 80s, could be a metaphor for rampant consumerism and greed (and the duplicity of the government). Nevertheless, this film succeeds because of the FX team’s stellar depiction of not only the gross blob, but in how it ingests its victims. The cast is great too, with future Entourage louche Kevin Dillon, as the bad boy Brian Flagg, and future Saw star Shawnee Smith, as the prim and proper cheerleader Meg Penny. They are forced to team up and figure out a way to defeat this vile thing, when the “adults” don’t seem to have a clue. The Blob is a great 80s horror flick, and definitely a new classic.

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‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ (1978)

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Invasion of the Body Snatchers has gone through a variety of mediums and intriguing incarnations. It originated in literary form, as a novel by Jack Finney, called The Body Snatchers. It then made the leap to the silver screen in 1956, in a film adaptation by Don Siegel. This movie is nothing to thumb one’s nose at; it was very well-done, capturing the stark paranoia of the Cold War/McCarthyism period in the U.S. And then, 22 years later, Philip Kaufman took a stab at the sci-fi-horror material and delivered one of the absolute best alien movies of all time.

The eerily prescient tale follows a San Francisco health inspector, Matthew Bennell (Donald Sutherland, who will forever be remembered for the face he makes at the end of this movie), and his co-worker, Elizabeth Driscoll (Brooke Adams, who is on the receiving end of Donny’s scream-face). They both notice that people in their inner circle and beyond are acting rather…odd. This may be because alien pods came down from space, gestated, grew into replicas of the people in town, and now are on a lethal quest to eliminate the unassimilated. Cashing in on the widespread isolation and governmental distrust that many people felt during this time in America, Snatchers really made the most of the moment. Indeed, the filmmakers truly had their thumbs on the pulse of the national movie-going audience; it’s almost as if they were in their heads…and bodies…

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‘Suspiria’ (2018)

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There is absolutely no argument that the original 1977 Dario Argento film Suspiria is a true horror classic. It’s visually sumptuous, thematically striking, and laden with great performances (it’s arguably Argento’s finest film). However, the spin that Luca Guadagnino (also Italian, believe it or not) put on this story is truly dynamic; he imbued the core tale with even more depth and metaphorical magnitude. 2018’s Suspiria is a film ostensibly about witches and dance, but it’s also a beautifully grotesque ballet in its own right, brimming with superbly choreographed sequences and horrifying revelations.

Susie (Dakota Johnson) is an American dancer who has just enrolled in a Berlin dance school. The year is 1977 (the same year as Argento’s masterpiece) and the country of Germany is still struggling with post-War anxieties and its sense of international identity. Guadagnino draws parallels between the coven of witches that run the dance academy (headed by the always intriguingly sinewy Tilda Swinton as Madame Blanc — she’s also cast as an old man and an old witch) and the Nazi regime. The socio-political commentary of the film is extremely well-thought-out, but its sinister sequences of savage sadism and wanton witchcraft are what make it shine (even if the color palette is much more drab than Argento’s bodaciously bold one).

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‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’ (1992)

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1931’s Dracula certainly set the gold standard for vampire films. As the first licensed rendition of the Bram Stoker novel, it went above and beyond what viewers had seen before in terms of mood, setting, and overall horror. Ergo, when a fresh retelling of the actual book was announced, audiences knew that if it was going to truly succeed, it would need someone quite mighty at the helm. Enter Francis Ford Coppola — a director who knows a thing or two about “family” bonds.

As in the original iteration, the story focuses on a real estate deal, a subsequently obsessed count, a rollicking boat ride, a bizarre British courtship, and finally, an epically cinematic, Romanian finale that will last several lifetimes. Aside from the poor, miscast Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker, the rest of the ensemble here delivers sensational performances all around. Winona Ryder as Mina is inspired, as she vacillates from doe-eyed ingénue to hot-blooded temptress. Sir Anthony Hopkins as Van Helsing is fantastic, too, as he brings both gravitas and humor to this storied role. Finally, Gary Oldman as the titular Dracula is a marvel to behold. He’s over the top and somehow subtle at the same time. He’s simultaneously magnetic and repulsive, too. He simply IS Dracula — a very polarizing figure. Ford’s treatment of this Gothic tale is magnificent, as he absolutely does the novel justice, and provides a brilliantly bloody good time.

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‘The Ring’ (2002)

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Never has a week (7 days) been more terrifying. The first film, 1998’s Ringu, directed by Hideo Nakata, is definitely one of the superlative, most terrifying films to come out of Japan. The sheer ingenuity of the plot and simplicity of the ghost (all sans gore) are what make it so impactful. The 2002 remake, directed by Gore Verbinkski, not only maintained the elements that made the original so delicious, but also added a creepy collection of other motifs and shockingly severe visuals that elevate this film to one of the scarier entries in the American horror collection.

The tale, as in the Japanese original, is of a journalist, Rachel Keller (Naomi Watts), whose niece, Katie (Amber Tamblyn), dies in a very odd manner. Rachel not only wants to find out what happened to her deceased relative, but she also really wants to crack this juicy scoop. She eventually uncovers the dark truth that Katie’s death is linked to a videotape that depicts a weird tableau of preterite, folk horror images — including, most importantly, a well (and a devious little girl, Samara — exquisitely played by Daveigh Chase). Well, there you have it. Themes of evolving tech and the horrors that it brings are rife in this lurid work, yet it still always feels quite analog, in the very best, creepiest way. The color palette that Verbinksi employs is one of the most memorable aspects of the film too, as the rich, fecund undertones of the Pacific Northwest are truly felt and absorbed. The bone-chilling images, intense performances, and overall dark beauty of this movie all coalesce to render one of the best film remakes of all time.

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‘The Thing’ (1982)

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Here’s the thing about The Thing. The first “thing,” the monster from another world in the 1951 movie… The Thing from Another World, was a pretty cool achievement in mid-century special effects. The, uh, creature, in the remake is one of the most spectacular displays of practical effects in cinema. John Carpenter’s handling of the material will forever go down in the annals of film history as one of the most creative re-imaginings of a previous (quality) film.

The story follows a team of scientists who were sent to the frosty Antarctic wilds to conduct research and do science things. Soon they encounter a shape-shifting entity that mystifies and confuses as much as it terrifies and kills. No one is safe from this master of facial, body, and vocal disguise, as it assumes all different human features like a charm (and even those of other species, woof woof). It really is a thing of beauty. Carpenter worked with SFX makeup specialist Rob Bottin (who was only 22 at the time) to bring the otherworldly creature to life, and boy, does this thing pop. The mind-blowing effects mixed with a truly complex and layered story — and a phenomenal cast (with Kurt Russell in the lead as R.J. MacReady) — all synchronize to make The Thing a can’t-miss sci-fi horror remake. Similar to Snatchers, themes of eroded identity, surreptitious subterfuge, and a world where no one is actually what they appear are in full (amazing special) effect.

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‘The Fly’ (1986)

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David Cronenberg’s sci-fi body horror/tragic love story, The Fly, is pretty much the epitome of a remake that blows its predecessor out of the water. Essentially every aspect of this film is perfect, from the knockout performances by the two leads, Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis (and even a great supporting turn by a monkey), to the cleverly designed story, to the unprecedented, out of-this-world practical effects and monstrous makeup.

The original Kurt Neumann 1958 flick followed the same general premise as the updated film: a brilliant, yet overly ambitious scientist devises a way to teleport physical material. Eager to use living subjects (and too impatient to wait for proper clearance/willing human test subjects), Seth Brundle (Goldblum) opts to turn himself into a modern-day Magellan. A little bugger of a bug gets stuck in the portal and voilà: the bilious BrundleFly is born. The fused creature of a housefly and a human being initially looks just like the same old Seth, but eventually the insect DNA begins to manifest, and this really puts a fly in the ointment. What Seth morphs into is a revolting display of what unchecked pride and impetuousness can sadly create. As Seth’s (pre-mutated) love interest, the science journalist Veronica Quaife (Davis), witnesses her new beau’s transformation into the horrific hybrid, she does her best to keep it together — but, jeez, there’s a limit, people. Overall, this film is a terrifying critique of unregulated technology (A.I. developers, we’re looking in your direction). When it comes to remaking classics and then exceeding them, yes, filmmakers of the past, you should “be afraid, be very afraid.”

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August 15, 1986

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96 minutes

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Say what you will about the state of modern rock music, but for decades it topped the charts, creating iconic bands and artists who are timeless today. Many of rock’s biggest acts didn’t come from America though. AC/DC is from Australia and U2 call Ireland home. Then there’s the British bands. So much rock history comes from across the pond, like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and countless others. Don’t be discouraged, American fans. Rock was born in the U.S.A. with Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley, and along the way, these 10 bands and their masterpiece albums are just a few that perfectly represented the red, white, and blue.

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‘Appetite for Destruction’ by Guns N’ Roses (1987)

Hairbands ruled the 1980s. They were soft, top 40 nothingness that all sounded the same. Enter Los Angeles’ Guns N’ Roses. With their big hair, they looked just like everyone else. Then the music began. GN’R’s 1987 debut, Appetite for Destruction, was a smash success of raw, unfiltered hard rock. It held on to the charts for so long that it resulted in five singles being put out over two full years. Axl Rose’s distinct voice and Slash’s guitar riffs were made for each other on the high energy “Welcome to the Jungle” and the ballad “Sweet Child O’Mine.” The album was indeed destruction, tearing down the malaise of the decade and kicking the genre in the face.

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‘Wildflowers’ by Tom Petty (1994)

Florida’s Tom Petty first rose to prominence in the 1970s with his band The Heartbreakers and the supergroup Traveling Wilburys. With each iteration of himself, Petty only got better. He arguably reached his peak as a solo act. After the critical and commercial success of his debut solo album, Full Moon Fever, in 1989, Petty returned five years later with 1994’s Wildflowers. Producing popular radio staples such as “You Don’t Know How It Feels” and “Wreck Me,” Wildflowers doesn’t succeed by being grand and experimental. Petty was at his best by getting to the catchy basics, with lyrics that dug into your soul.

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‘Born to Run’ by Bruce Springsteen (1975)

New Jersey’s Bruce Springsteen is Americana. From his infatuation with the heartland and its people, and his passion for politics, he bleeds patriotism. He’s been at it for over 50 years and is still going strong, but in 1975, at just the age of 26, he broke out in a huge way with his third album, Born to Run. From instant classics like the title track and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out,” Springsteen, and his not-to-be understated E Street Band, created anthems for the working man and his home state. Bruce is a masterful storyteller. This is where the legend was truly born.

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‘1984’ by Van Halen (1984)

Rock and roll doesn’t always have to be serious to be great. Just ask California’s Van Halen. They could be serious when they wanted to be, but they were also the fun band who got the listener up on their feet and dancing to the rhythm. Although they had three lead singers during their career, the original version with David Lee Roth is by far the best. They were never better than on their last album with Roth, 1984. It’s a sonic blast of up-tempo brilliance. It’s impossible to listen to “Jump,” “Panama,” or “Hot for Teacher” and not feel the enthusiasm. Throw in the impossible guitar wizardry of Eddie Van Halen and 1984 is unforgettable.

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‘Boston’ by Boston (1976)

The band Boston is from, well, Boston. They weren’t prolific, putting out only six albums over three decades, but they left a lasting impression with their iconic debut, also titled Boston. In 1976, the album was everywhere. Its pop culture takeover couldn’t be avoided. “More Than a Feeling” was a rock radio sensation. It’s more than just a one-song album. Every single track matters and demands to be heard. Guitarist Tom Scholz holds the listener in the palm of his hand, and vocalist Brad Delp‘s beautiful voice has you feeling every single soulful word coming out of him. May he rest in peace.

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‘Blood on the Tracks’ by Bob Dylan (1975)

Before Bruce Springsteen, there was the Minnesota-born Bob Dylan. He was at the forefront in a demand for governmental change in the 1960s. In the 1970s, he was still at it and didn’t miss a beat. At the age of 34, he delivered his whopping 15th album, 1975’s Blood on the Tracks. In songs like the hit “Tangled Up in Blue,” Dylan had so much to say. The double album, recorded in both Minneapolis and New York City, is Dylan at his emotionally most vulnerable, with a sound that’s stripped to the bare basics, and only the melody and the words matter.

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‘L.A. Woman’ by The Doors (1971)

Many fans of The Doors, who got their start in Los Angeles, might put their self-titled debut in this spot. That’s a tempting and well-deserving choice. Instead of their first, however, we’ll go with the last they put out before Jim Morrison‘s untimely death at the age of 27, 1971’s L.A. Woman. Topped by the singles “Love Her Madly” and the trippy “Riders on the Storm,” the 60s beat they were known for is minimalized in favor of a more unpolished sound that’s rock meets the blues. And never has an organ sounded this cool.

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‘Hotel California’ by Eagles (1976)

The Eagles are another rock band from Los Angeles. Five years after first getting together, they released their fifth album, Hotel California. The title track gets all the attention due to it being one of the greatest rock songs ever recorded, but the rest of the album deserves accolades as well. Despite being about life in California, it’s not all sunshine in these songs. The songwriting is among the best ever created. As great as Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Don Felder were, it was the addition of Joe Walsh and his guitar mastery which took them to a new level.

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‘Pet Sounds’ by The Beach Boys (1966)

The mid 1960s were all about Brit rock, with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones taking the shores of America by storm. But if you want the most famous of California rock, you can’t go wrong with The Beach Boys. In 1966, after years of making more simple surfer rock, the band transformed with their album Pet Sounds. Songs like “God Only Knows” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” sound like they were performed by angels from a sunlit Heaven. It’s crystal clear beauty, with transcendent harmonies and evolved lyrics. You can argue that it’s just as great as anything The Beatles were doing at the same time.

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‘Nevermind’ by Nirvana

1991 was one of the greatest years in rock history. Bands like Metallica, Pearl Jam, Soungarden, and Red Hot Chili Peppers all released career-defining albums. Topping them all was Seattle’s Nirvana with their second album and major label debut, Nevermind. Producer Butch Vig added a contemporary gloss to the collection of verse-chorus-verse collection of punk pop. The first song, “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” was an anthem for a tired and frustrated Gen X. In Kurt Cobain, they found their flannel-wearing John Lennon. Nevermind is no one-man band though. Bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl add so much to songs like “Lithium” and “In Bloom.” It’s impossible to describe just how much this one album meant to rock and roll. Long live the 90s and the era of grunge.