Tech companies play a dominant role in how news, personal data, and communication are managed, and there is shockingly little oversight of their decisions. Although Silicon Valley was once heralded as a place where innovative startups could change the future in positive ways, it has become associated with the rise of meteoric conglomerates that have increasingly discounted the human experience. The inner circle of these high-earning CEOs and their benefactors was ripe for satire, and The Audacity does for the tech business what Succession did for media empires, with former Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer creating another eerily realistic dark comedy that is ruthless and authentic in equal measure.

‘The Audacity’ Is a Scathing Takedown of Tech Companies

The Audacity is the story of the innovative data analytics company Hypergenosis, spearheaded by the eccentric CEO Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen). Duncan is temperamental, argumentative, and potentially a genius, and has managed to achieve a breakthrough in tracking individualized information that could attract the interest of significant clients. At the same time, Duncan confides in his therapist JoAnne Felder (Sarah Goldberg), who has a tormented private life of her own due to a strained relationship with her husband Gary (Paul Adelstein) and her socially awkward son Orson (Everett Blunck), who suffers from severe health issues. The Audacity is grounded in the idea that those who have power over technology are guided by luck, instinct, and emotion. It’s a notion that can be both terrifying and hilarious.

The Audacity is clear to point out the ethical grey zone that all of its characters are dealing with, as the series considers the dubious impact of mining personal data. There are intimate discussions about what the ramifications of Hypergenosis’ collection of information might have, but the characters are never concerned with the legitimate consequences for those who are analyzed; Duncan is waging a public relations war to appear stable, and he’s also forced to combat any legal concerns that could limit his capacity to grow the company. It’s both a blessing and a curse that Duncan is mostly honest about his intentions, as he does not attempt to mask his selfishness in the same way that some of his rival CEOs do. The Audacity is most similar to Succession in how it shows that the wealthy seem to exist in a completely different reality from everyone else; Duncan is so used to getting what he wants that he can only act like a spoiled child when things don’t go his way.

Although it’s easy to draw parallels between Duncan and prominent tech leaders who are frequently in the news, The Audacity has a rich ensemble of complicated characters, none of whom are traditionally “likable.” Goldberg’s performance is refreshing because it’s one of the rare instances in which television depicts therapy as a profession held by fallible human beings, rather than emotionally unavailable geniuses who are completely flawless. The power that JoAnne has over Duncan is fascinating because she can offer him an opportunity to work through his problems and receive feedback, which he can’t do with any of the subordinates who fear him. The situation is complicated by JoAnne’s other client, Carl Bardolph (Zach Galifianakis), whose approval Duncan desperately seeks. The tension between the trio is intimate without ever being romantic, and it’s fascinating to see how their relationships are built up through missed phone calls, insufficient sessions, and unresolved arguments.

‘The Audacity’ Has Some of 2026’s Best Acting

The Audacity isn’t suited for those who don’t enjoy “cringe comedy,” as the series doesn’t shy away from how awkward it is for these figures to retain their personas. That many of the characters’ children attend the same school makes the situation even more prickly, as wealthy parents have a way of fueling their ambitions through their children. While The Audacity raises serious concerns about how decisions that impact millions are determined by a select group of people, the characters aren’t depicted as caricatures and are, at times, given genuinely sympathetic moments. Orson is a particularly endearing character because he isn’t given any support from his mother, making for a difficult situation when he begins to fall for his classmate Jamison (Ava Marie Telek). Even Duncan is afforded some empathetic moments, with one twist near the show’s conclusion tragically revealing his insecurities, resulting in the best performance of Magnussen’s career.

The Audacity is a series that moves quickly to establish its world, but it has tremendous potential to get even better, which makes it all the more exciting that it’s already been renewed for Season 2. The season ends by starting a conversation about privacy that is bound to grow even more relevant in the months to come, especially since Glatzer seems to have his finger on the pulse as to what’s going on in the news cycle. There are also characters like Simon Helberg’s Martin Phister, a peculiar scientist with AI obsessions, who are bound to be more developed when they are afforded more screen time and dedicated storylines. Succession started small before becoming a phenomenon, and it’s easy to envision The Audacity following the same trajectory.

A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

While Marvel and Sony have already confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, new merchandise details suggest Hulk’s role may be far more significant than fans originally expected.

According to information tied to a leaked toy line, Banner is reportedly using a device designed to suppress his Hulk transformations. However, when the technology fails, the Savage Hulk emerges, forcing Spider-Man into a dangerous situation that could become one of the movie’s central conflicts.

Spoiler Warning:

The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

If accurate, the storyline would mark the first major appearance of the classic Savage Hulk persona in years. Since Avengers: Endgame, audiences have primarily seen Smart Hulk, the version of Banner who successfully merged his intelligence with Hulk’s immense strength.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

The leak could also explain why Hulk appears to have such a prominent presence in early marketing and reports surrounding the film despite Brand New Day being described as a more grounded Spider-Man story.

For Marvel fans, the possibility of Spider-Man facing Savage Hulk is an exciting prospect. While the two heroes have crossed paths in comics, the MCU has never fully explored a conflict between Peter Parker and an uncontrolled Hulk. Such a matchup would instantly become one of the biggest action sequences in any Spider-Man film.

Of course, fans should take the leak with a grain of salt. Toy descriptions are often based on early story drafts, simplified plot summaries, or marketing material that doesn’t always reflect the final movie.

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

John Oliver is weighing in on the beleaguered Freedom 250 concert series.

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and more musicians have pulled out of scheduled performances at the Great American State Fair to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday over organizer Freedom 250’s alignment with President Donald Trump’s administration. The 16-day festival is set to take place in Washington, D.C., between June 25 and July 10.

Oliver, 49, recounted the series of events hampering the concerts on the Sunday, May 31, episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, quipping, “It is a stacked lineup of people that you haven’t thought about since 2009.”

“Honestly, that sounds less like America’s 250th birthday and more like the playlist at Rhonda’s 50th,” he continued. “The only really surprising thing about that lineup is there aren’t special appearances from the ShamWow guy and the Gushers kid whose head turned into a raspberry.”

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In a Saturday, May 30, Truth Social post, Trump, 79, called on organizers to cancel the series due to the number of artists who have backed out.

“We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain. Cancel it,” he wrote.

McBride, 59, was among those who pulled out of the concert series last week.

“I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25,” she said in an Instagram statement. “I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading.”

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McBride said she only agreed to perform after asking “lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.”

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“In my mind, I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in the way that only music can,” she said. “I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I have performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right? Wholesome even.”

“I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues,” she continued. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.”

In a statement on his website, Michaels, 63, said, “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”

A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

While Marvel and Sony have already confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, new merchandise details suggest Hulk’s role may be far more significant than fans originally expected.

According to information tied to a leaked toy line, Banner is reportedly using a device designed to suppress his Hulk transformations. However, when the technology fails, the Savage Hulk emerges, forcing Spider-Man into a dangerous situation that could become one of the movie’s central conflicts.

Spoiler Warning:

The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

If accurate, the storyline would mark the first major appearance of the classic Savage Hulk persona in years. Since Avengers: Endgame, audiences have primarily seen Smart Hulk, the version of Banner who successfully merged his intelligence with Hulk’s immense strength.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

The leak could also explain why Hulk appears to have such a prominent presence in early marketing and reports surrounding the film despite Brand New Day being described as a more grounded Spider-Man story.

For Marvel fans, the possibility of Spider-Man facing Savage Hulk is an exciting prospect. While the two heroes have crossed paths in comics, the MCU has never fully explored a conflict between Peter Parker and an uncontrolled Hulk. Such a matchup would instantly become one of the biggest action sequences in any Spider-Man film.

Of course, fans should take the leak with a grain of salt. Toy descriptions are often based on early story drafts, simplified plot summaries, or marketing material that doesn’t always reflect the final movie.

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

Genre:
Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery

Release Date:
August 14, 2026

Director:
David Robert Mitchell

Cast:
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery

Plot Summary:
After a mysterious cosmic event transports an entire suburban neighborhood to an unknown world, a family must survive against strange dangers while searching for a way home.

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson issued a message to those upset by the series finale by defending that heartbreaking death.

In a segment after the Sunday, May 31, episode of the hit HBO series, Levinson explained why Rue (Zendaya) died from an overdose, saying, “The honest ending is that people like Rue don’t make it.”

Levinson reflected on his own history with addiction — before mentioning Angus Cloud‘s death in July 2025 following an accidental overdose.

“People relapse and they f*** up. They’re not ready to get clean. And they weren’t dying like they are now with the influx of fentanyl into this country,” he explained. “I could say with absolute certainty that if I was going through what I went through when I was younger now then I wouldn’t be here either.”

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He continued: “There’s no reason to sugarcoat it. I wanted to tell the story for Angus and for people who weren’t granted a second chance.”

Levinson called the finale “an honest ending.”

“Zendaya’s performance has been so wonderful and layered over the course of these seasons. We fell in love with this character — this girl who was flawed and f**ked up but has a good heart,” he said. “It’s a blessing to work with talented people and people that you love.”

Levinson noted that the show was always building to Rue’s death, adding, “In the end, I wanted to tell an honest story about addiction. I also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create.”

During Sunday’s episode, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) killed Rue by spiking the drugs he gave her with fentanyl. The moment happened halfway through the finale, which pushed Ali’s (Colman Domingo) story along as he got revenge on Alamo.

Euphoria premiered in 2019 and originally followed troubled high school student Rue 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 episodes to air.

In between seasons, the cast suffered several losses after Eric Dane, who played Cal, died in February at age 53 after a battle with ALS. Cloud, meanwhile, died at age 25 and Levinson dedicated the season to the actor and his character, Fez.

“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 at the April premiere event for season 3.

He added: “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.”

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Levinson said he wanted to honor Cloud, concluding, “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.”

Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO Max.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Season 3 of Euphoria is coming to an end — but is the show returning for more episodes?

The hit HBO series, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. Euphoria was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the 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, prolonged the already lengthy delay.

After season 2 concluded, the cast also went through two cast losses when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose and Eric Dane died following a battle with ALS at age 53. The show addressed Fez’s absence in season 3 by keeping him behind bars, while Dane’s Cal made an appearance in two episodes, visibly experiencing the physical symptoms of his diagnosis.

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“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 told Variety 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 has yet to properly address the show’s future — but all signs have pointed to the season 3 finale marking the end of the series entirely. Keep scrolling for what has been said so far:

Sam Levinson

Levinson wouldn’t directly confirm — or deny — what is to come for the show.

“[I write] every season like it’s the last season,” he told Variety in April 2026. “[I have] no plans [for season 4].”

He continued: “I want to finish this as strong as I can. I’m cutting [episodes] 7 and 8 still. I’m putting some finishing touches. I just want to deliver a f**king slam dunk season.”

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During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in April 2026, Zendaya was asked if the series is coming to end. “I think so, yeah,” she said when Barrymore asked if it was the final season. “That closure is coming.”

Jacob Elordi

If Euphoria was to return for another season, it would be without Elordi. His character, Nate, was killed off in season 3 — and the actor addressed the surprise decision.

“It’s a bittersweet thing,” he said in a segment that aired after the May 2026 episode. “This show is a massive part of — not just my career — but my life. It’s been amazing and I’m so proud of being a part of this.”

HBO has finally revealed whether Euphoria will be coming back for more seasons after that shocking death in the season 3 finale.

The network confirmed on Monday, June 1 that the third season was the show’s last. Creator Sam Levinson made the announcement on the “Popcast” before HBO also confirmed the news to Variety.

The news comes after an explosive season 3 finale that permanently wrapped up certain characters’ story lines — including Zendaya‘s Rue and Jacob Elordi’s Nate, who were killed off on screen.

Euphoria’s series finale also aired after a tumultuous return. Creator Sam Levinson specifically received backlash for how he portrayed Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) OnlyFans arc after some creators weren’t thrilled with how their line of work was portrayed on screen.

Levinson, however, defended the decision to push boundaries.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor,” Levinson explained to The Hollywood Reporter in April. “But what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it.”

He continued: “What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion,” the 41-year-old added. “The gag is to jump out, to break the wall.”

Levinson broke down how he and director of photography Marcell Rév brought the scenes to life.

“An obvious choice would’ve been something modern and very plain and fancy, but we ended up choosing this mid-century home, which is a little tacky, but also stuck in the ‘70s,” Rév explained. “It’s probably a strange choice, but also it gives us possibilities. OnlyFans has its own aesthetic and how you elevate that aesthetic to the show’s aesthetic is a challenge. I’m not going to lie.”

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Despite the backlash, Levinson stood by his vision.

“Some of these scenes we only lit with these ring lights that she would use. When you’re inside, it’s a beautiful, glowing front light, but then you jump out of it and it’s just a pool of light and everything surrounding it is dark. It’s just gnarly and jarring,” he added. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it. But then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.”

Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO.

Kristy Sarah Scott is finally giving her supporters the luxury details behind her dream home! Last August, after years of building the house from the ground up, she, Desmond Scott and their two kids moved in. Less than a year later, a cheating scandal and subsequent divorce, Kristy Sarah is still doing backflips in the lavish mansion while Desmond is whipping up compound butters in an apartment. Fast-forward to Friday (May 29). Architectural Digest gave Scott fans the inside scoop on the mega-home, from who built it to some of the pricey decorative elements in the space!

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Kristy Sarah Didn’t Mention Desmond Scott In Home Feature 

Kristy’s interview with Arch Digest started with her admitting that she never manifested building a home from scratch. Instead, she got the idea after touring multiple homes and falling in love with one, only for the offer to fall through later. She tapped Novi Home Builders for the construction and Nina Magon to help execute her “modern, soft and very calm” design of the inside. Years later, she’s surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows in a 7,000-square-foot home. Lots of windows were “a necessity,” she told AD.

On Instagram, Kristy Sarah shared photos AD published and captioned her post, “Years of ideating, creating, investing, taking risks, believing in myself, and building a business beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Today, AD featured a small piece of what this journey has made possible for my family, and I’m incredibly grateful. @archdigest.”

The former Mrs. Scott did not touch on how involved her ex-husband, Desmond Scott, was in bringing the three-year vision to life. However, previous social media content, has shown them walking through the home in its building process. As mentioned, he also appeared to have briefly lived in the home before their divorce earlier this year as he appeared in “move in day” content.

A Big Bag Was Spent On Decor

Kristy Sarah’s interior design includes uniform colors and tones throughout the open spaces. The living room, for example, features colors like off-white, beige, dark grey and pops of rust. But the decorative elements aren’t your budget-friendly IKEA and Wayfair finds! One of the couches pictured in her living room, an off-white bouclé, is valued at $14,760, per AD. A smaller sofa in the same space reportedly goes for $3,390. Her dining table? $1,299 at Crate & Barrel. Even her cocktail glasses are pricey. The home photoshoot by AD featured a set of four cocktail glasses valued at $135 and a teapot going for $109. Inside the home’s second office, there’s a $2,995 desk lamp.

For her sons Vance and Westin’s rooms, Kristy Sarah also ran her tab up! One of the rooms pictured in the article features a $440 throw pillow on the bed and a $699 West Elm floor rug. Vance and Westin were heavily involved in the final outcome of the rooms, Kristy said. 

“When it came to their rooms, the boys had input on everything,” Kristy said. “I want them to feel free here.”

What Else Have Kristy & Desmond Been Up To?

The Houston mansion is far from Kristy’s only lavish living space! Last week, she also shared that she purchased an apartment in Miami, a goal “cross off of [her] bucket list.” Amid her divorce, the influencer has kept up with some of her chaotic trends while leaning into high-end collabs, and even poppin’ out for pleasure, like her recent yacht day with friends. In early May, she revealed that she’s been in therapy for a few weeks and that her therapist recommended a year of no dating. However, she joked about negotiating that down to 36.5 days.

“I’ve been really learning to get my butt out the house and do stuff. It’s like I went from 0 to 100. Cause I’m not even going out in Houston mostly. I am packing my bag and going across the country and hanging out,” Kristy said.

As said, Kristy kept her ex-husband out of her special feature. Still, in recent months, he’s done everything but back out of the spotlight! Amid the divorce, he’s been linked to at least two women publicly, Marissa Springer — his bar kissing buddy — and Dana Tran, the mother of Diddy’s youngest child. A few hours after Kristy posted about the Arch Digest feature, he teased a behind-the-scenes video of his recipe-filming day. 

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