Here’s a look at what celebrities have been up to as of late!

Hudson Williams attended the Saturday Night Live afterparty in New York City in a full leather look from SIMKHAI. The actor also wore the Pacsun East Pacific Fleece Cutoff T-Shirt while appearing in his first skit of the night on the show.

Aubrey Plaza stepped out in Paris, France in a matching set from AYA MUSE featuring a button-up top and a coordinating skirt.

Rose Byrne, Britt Lower, Kathryn Hahn, and Allison Janney attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California after getting facials by celebrity facialist Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine using The Method by Augustinus Bader.

Ariana DeBose arrived at TODAY in New York City carrying Patou’s Le Patou Bag in black.

John Cena attended MEGACON Orlando 2026 in Orlando, Florida.

Sarah Michelle Gellar visited the SiriusXM studio in New York City in the L’eggs® 360° Contour™ Super Sheer Tights.

Tom Holland stepped out in Los Angeles, California in the Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Shoe.

Olivia Wilde enjoyed a workout in Los Angeles, California in the Alo Splendor Bra.

Elizabeth Banks left the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live! in Los Angeles, California in a dress from SIMKHAI’s Fall 2026 Collection. 

Jenna Dewan was out and about in New York City in the The Flair sunglasses by Past Midnight.

Lake Bell attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in the Alexandre Birman Clarita Pump 100 in black.

Lady Gaga kicked off night one of the Mayhem Ball at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in Rebecca Minkoff’s Nyla Blazer Dress.

SZA attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in ALDO’s Manaelion Heels.

Jessica Alba attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in the Alexandre Birman Clarita Bell Slingback 100 Satin Black shoes.

Judy Greer attends the Chili Finger premiere during the SXSW Conference & Festivals at the ZACH Theater in Austin, Texas in the Le Seul Camellia Pump in Black Organic Natural Raffia.

Eva Mendes attended the Project Hail Mary premiere in New York City in the L’eggs® 360° Contour™ Super Opaque Tights.

Stassi Schroeder celebrated the opening of Joe’s Jeans Beverly Hills flagship in Beverly Hills, California and the 25th anniversary of the brand with celeb stylist Dani Michelle.

Jackson White attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in a leather blazer from SIMKHAI.

Heidi Klum was out and about in New York City in the Monique Lhuillier FW’25 Strapless Sequin Column Dress in Ocean. The model also arrived at the Project Runway set in New York City wearing Ronny Kobo’s moss green Sidonie Dress. 

Nina Dobrev vacationed in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in the Retro Triangle Top and Retro Adjustable Bottoms by ISMÊ Swim.

Delilah Belle Hamlin, Charly Jordan, Bernie Martínez Ocasio, and Selina Yang starred in the Steve Madden HELLO, Spring! campaign to celebrate the brand’s spring 2026 swim launch.

Kerry Washington was out in New York City in the SIMKHAI Victoria Draped Satin Top and Kyra Satin Wide Leg Pant.

Jane Fonda attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in Le Seul Camellia Baby Grain Calf Pump in Espresso.

Lili Reinhart was out in New York City in the GUIZIO Faux Fur Knit Bolero. The actress was also out in Los Angeles, California in the GUIZIO Soffiano Skirt, and another time in the GUIZIO Billie Boot paired with the I.AM.GIA Blake Mini Skort. She also snapped photos for Instagram in an I.AM.GIA graphic tank.

Barbara Palvin was out and about in Paris, France in The Prism Ring and The Drip Drop Earrings by Alison Lou.

Ed Harris attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California in ALDO’s Amur boot.

Lola Tung appeared on Good Morning America in New York City in ALDO’s Stessysling Heels in dark brown.

Lucy Hale was out and about in Studio City, California wearing the Dumpling Handbag in black by Alf.

Bella Hadid was out in Los Angeles, California wearing the QUAY Aura Points sunglasses.

Kris Jenner appeared on the SmartLess podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

Dinah Jane posed for Instagram photos in the Destiny Lace Maxi Dress in burgundy by White Fox.

Kehlani attended the iHeart Radio Music Awards in Los Angeles, California in a crochet bandeau top and matching peplum sequin maxi skirt from PatBO’s Latin Soul Spring Summer 2026 collection. 

Adrien Brody rehearsed for The Fear of 13, which also stars Tessa Thompson, before they both made their Broadway debuts at the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City.

Carrie Underwood posed for an Instagram photo in Ohana, Hawaii in the Karen Millen Yellow Embellished Ombre Floral Pleaded Maxi dress.

Molly Sims attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California in the Monique Lhuillier FW’26 Strapless Mikado Pique Ball Gown with Train in pale yellow.

Julia Fox attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in the Emerald Drop Earrings and the Silver Diamond with Big Emerald Ring in white gold by La Marquise.

Barbie Ferreira attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California in the Yellow Diamond Square Solitaire Ring in white gold by La Marquise.

Lauren Sánchez released her new children’s book, The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea, which became a New York Times and USA Today bestseller. 

Scheana Shay shared an Instagram Story with her daughter Summer Moon playing with PatPat’s ultra-soft bamboo products.

EJAE, Arden Cho, Zoe Saldaña, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Barry Keoghan prepped for the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California by getting The Method by Augustinus Bader facials by Lord Gavin McLeod-Valentine.

Jessie James Decker’s brand Kittenish announced a partnership with Topspon Downs ahead of its retail expansion at Nordstrom.

Heidi Montag is set to perform at Neon Skies Festival in Edmonton, Canada.

Heather and Terry Dubrow stepped attended 2026 iHeart Awards in Los Angeles, California to promote their Between Us show.

Suki Waterhouse released the music video for her single “Back In Love,” where she wore a Crystal Net gown from PatBO. 

Future celebrated Miami Music Week Madness at LIV Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Florida.

Megan Moroney posed on Instagram in the Gen Z Love Sequin Knit Mini Dress in pink by White Fox.

Simone Ashley stepped out in New York City carrying Hammitt’s Meredith Small bag.

Lovell Adams-Gray attended Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood Party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles, California the High Shine Premium Leather Boots in black by Girotti.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley was out and about in London, England with DeMellier’s The Stockholm Bag in dark chocolate suede.

Auliʻi Cravalho attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California in the Brilliant Earth Jane Goodall Pendant Necklace, Brilliant Earth Perfect 4-Prong Certified Lab Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K white gold, and Brilliant Earth Diamond Rings.

Ryan Michelle Bathe attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the A-Silhouette Dress with Removable Sleeves (Model Number 2304) in blue by OKSANA MUKHA.

Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the NINA Embellished Maxi Dress by alice + olivia.

Haley Kalil attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the A-Line Corset Dress with Taffeta Skirt (Model Number 2369) in pastel purple by OKSANA MUKHA.

Joely Fisher attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the A-Line Off-Shoulder Gown with Long Sleeves (Model Number 2374) in Gray/Blush by OKSANA MUKHA.

Justice Smith attended Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood Part at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles, California in the Juliette Pavé Station Necklace and Mara Ring both in silver by Dean Davidson.

Ava Jean attended the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary premiere in Los Angeles, California in the Definite Glamour Black Mesh Sequin Bustier Tiered Mini Dress with the Rauland White Pointed-Toe Knee-High Western Boots. 

Emelina Adams attended LA Today’s Oscars Pre-Party at Warwick in Los Angeles, California in wore the Viva Dress by OKSANA MUKHA.

Julian Kostov, Zack Fox, and Stephen Kalyn attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in Bruno Magli suits.

Liza Colón-Zayas attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the Marissa Black Jumpsuit by Nadine Merabi.

Amirah Miller stepped out in New York City in the Alexandre Birman Victoria Saddle Boot in dark brown.

Nate Wyatt celebrated Fanfix’s 5th Birthday in West Hollywood, California.

Lara Worthington teamed up with Witchery for the Lara Worthington x Witchery Capsule Collection filled with 29 pieces.

Rufus Sewell attended the 32nd annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the Emerald, Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond, and White Diamond Pagoda Jabot Pin from Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry.

Fabletics co-founder and Luxe360 creator Ginger Ressler hosted an exclusive day of club and movement with an experience at The Aster Hotel in Los Angeles, California, where attendees enjoyed a dance party workout by fitness expert Deja Riley and more.

Georgia May Jagger of The Lions attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Los Angeles, California in a vintage Donna Karan gown.

Auliʻi Cravalho attended the 98th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California in the Brilliant Earth Jane Goodall Pendant Necklace, Brilliant Earth Perfect 4-Prong Certified Lab Diamond Stud Earrings in 18K white gold, and Brilliant Earth Diamond Rings.

Susan Holmes Mckagan celebrated the paperback release of her book, The Velvet Rose in Los Angeles, California.

Donni Davy unveiled the official key art for season 3 of Euphoria and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram.

Miranda McKeon spoke at Create & Cultivate’s Future Summit in Austin, Texas.

Amanda Frances appeared on Dear Media’s Coming in Hot podcast with Caroline Baudino.

Joely Fisher attended the 32nd Annual Actor Awards in Los Angeles, California in the A-Line Off-Shoulder Gown with Long Sleeves (Model Number 2374) in Gray/Blush by OKSANA MUKHA.

Justice Smith attended Vanity Fair’s The 2026 Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood Part at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles, California in the Juliette Pavé Station Necklace and Mara Ring both in silver by Dean Davidson.

Caroline Vazzana launched her show, Caroline’s Closet, on the TikTok Podcast Network.

Alicia Crowder appeared on Gia Giudice’s Casual Chaos podcast. 

Jeanee MoCrazy celebrated her engagement to Tariq Abou-Bakr on Phi Phi Island in Thailand.

Holly Brooks completed the Los Angeles, California Marathon in support of The Kings Trust USA.

Katie Austin celebrated her pregnancy news on Instagram.

Carson Roney teamed up with Chime to surprise Dallas Mavericks fans at the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, Texas.

Cassidy Kmetz coined the term Sumo Fairies, a glute-focused exercise designed to target the upper glutes and underbutt through intentional positioning.

Chase DeMoor won the WBA Fedecentro title against Luis Alberto Velasco ahead of starring on Celebrity Ex On The Beach.

Amelia Gray Hamlin enjoyed a shopping day at the Gimaguas Los Angeles Ephermeral Store in Los Angeles, California. The model also stepped out in Paris, France carrying the ALO Voyage Mini bag.

Griffin Johnson is set to compete at the 2026 Arkansas Derby in Hot Springs, Arkansas ahead of the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, Kentucky.

Jamie MoCrazy attended the Time Women of the Year Leadership Forum in Los Angeles, California.

CARA attended the iHeart Podcast Awards during SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Kim Gravel launched Selling with Soul, a masterclass designed to help women build profitable brands.

Sophie Saint attended the Children’s Oncology Support Fund’s 4th Annual Aspen Snow Ball in Aspen, Colorado in a look by Tom Ford.

Paige Lindgren promoted her upcoming cookbook, Sync & Savor, with LA Mag in Marina de Rey, California.

Kai Stone appeared in the trailer for season 2 of Temptation Island.

Shoshanna Raven hosted her three-day Vortex Experience in Puerto Rico.

Shelton Wilder joined the World Woman Foundation’s International Women’s Day 2026 event as a panelist in Beverly Hills, California.

Anita Yokota pre-launched her new book, Grounded Living.

Cassidy Montalvo attended the Houston Rodeo in Houston, Texas to celebrate the launch of Lane Boots.

Jamie Milne pre-launched her cookbook, Everything Delish: 100+ Simple Recipes for Making What You Want to Eat – and Nailing It Every Time.

Violet Witchel attended Max Mara’s International Women’s Day celebration with the World Woman Foundation in San Francisco, California.

Jane Olivia, a.k.a. Earthy Jane, teamed up with Hedley & Bennett to launch a green and pink apron featuring polka dots and strawberries.

Olivia Ponton attended a special screening of Project Hail Mary and Ariel Sullivan’s launch party in New York City. She also served as a panelist at the 5th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration in New York City.

Bipolar Sunshine posed with Teddy’s Eyewear founder Teddy Bliss in Montecito, California while wearing the DONNI sunglasses in black.

Cameron Rogers attended the 5th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration in New York City, where she participated in The Motherhood Myth: Radical Advocacy and the Mental Health Gap panel.

Isabel Alysa attended the Shoptalk Glossy x Modern Retail Brand Leaders dinner in partnership with Swap at Papi Steak in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Vinícius Júnior teamed up with havaianas to launch a limited-edition collection, with its first style in Brazil.

The Webster’s CCO Natacha Lamour-Nahim hosted an intimate seated dinner at Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles, California to celebrate the launch of the Veja x Magliano collaboration sold at The Webster.

Kate Diament of Montauk General teamed up with Levain Bakery to introduce the exclusive Cookie Milk Matcha, a limited collaboration drink made with Montauk General’s signature matcha and Levain’s cookie milk steeped from Levain’s white chocolate macadamia cookies and topped with salted sweet cream and cookie crumble. 

Charlotte Tilbury celebrated the brand’s Pillow Talk Innovation with a garden soirée at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Manucurist Paris CEO and founder Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz celebrated the launch of the brand’s new Playback Collection by offering manicure services at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. 

Betsey Johnson launched a five-piece ready-to-wear capsule to celebrate the fourth season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with original cast dresses reimagined for fans to wear with prices ranging from $89–$139 and sizes ranging from XS–XL.

Lisa Hadley, Lisa Hansen, Twine & Twig, Marion Mckee, Jennifer Tuton, and Lisa Moir teamed up with Carve Designs for the Made By Women collection, featuring accessories from female creators. 

G&B Digital Management’s New York team kicked off their 10 Days of Action at the Bowery Women’s Shelter in New York City.

Dripology med spa hosted an Oscars Recovery Suite in Los Angeles, California, in partnership with InMode offering Forma and EvolveX treatments.

LUV AJ launched The Signature Halo collection featuring 14K gold and lab diamond caps with gold silhouettes, pavé diamond halos, and two personalized options, designed to fit seamlessly over the Oura Ring with prices ranging from $1,900–$2,800.

SEV hosted a Red Carpet Beauty Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California, where guests enjoyed laser facials, SkinPen microneedling, Botox, laser hair removal, plus services by Kelley Baker Brows and Lilit Nails while they previewed SEV’s Red Carpet Glow Formula.

GUESS JEANS hosted a Coachella gifting suite at GUESS JEANS in West Hollywood, California, where guests selected pieces from GUESS’ latest collections and curated products from brand partners to get festival season ready.

NEOM Wellbeing hosted a Rest and Recovery gifting suite at The West Hollywood EDITION in West Hollywood, California, where guests stocked up on the brand’s best-selling products, as well as essentials from Orebella, Loftie, True Botanicals, Arrae, and more.

Chef Olivia Ostrow is gearing up to star in season 3 of the Food Network’s 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing series on April 26 by hosting a premiere watch party at her restaurant, Maison Ostrow, in Miami, Florida. 

12th Tribe hosted styling appointments at their store in Venice, California to celebrate the brand’s new festival collection.

Hulu celebrated the premiere of The Testaments with a one-day interactive street takeover at SXSW in Austin, Texas before a multi-city experiential tour, with additional immersive events planned in Los Angeles, California and New York City.

Bali Body took over Carrera Cafe in Los Angeles, California to celebrate the launch of their Face Tan Milk, where guests enjoyed custom Bali Body drinks, photo moments, and product giveaways

alice + olivia teamed up with PQ Swim to launch a 27-piece swimwear collection filled with ten bikini sets and five one-piece silhouettes with reversible constructions, precision-engineered shaping, embroidery, refined macramé, and elevated finishes. 

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes teamed up with Wrangler to launch the Dr. Scholl’s Shoes x Wrangler collaboration featuring five classic Dr. Scholl’s Shoes silhouettes, including their Original Sandal and Time-Off Max Sneaker, in a variety of Wrangler-inspired colorways and prints, and one denim leather trim jacket.

U Beauty and Crown Affair teamed up to launch The On the Go Duo, a limited-edition set with Crown Affair’s Dry Shampoo in a portable size and U Beauty’s PLASMA Lip Compound in a mini tube. 

Melissa teamed up with Susan Fang for the Melissa x Susan Fang sculptural footwear collection featuring three styles, each in four colorways, including the Melissa Luna Bloom, Melissa Possession Platform Sakura, and the Melissa Daphnis Ballerina.

Artist Gretchen Röehrs teamed up with alice + olivia for International Women’s Day to launch the limited-edition Willa Blouse, where 10% of net proceeds will benefit Chimuk to support its collective of women artisans in Peru.

RANAVAT launched the Brightening Saffron Cleanser, an antioxidant-rich cleanser to remove makeup, impurities, and excess oil to leave skin visibly brighter, and hydrated with premium grade-saffron, red algae, and squalane.

Assouline launched The Boca Raton: A Century of Being Iconic, Maçakizi: Everlasting Summer, and Beken of Cowes: The Art of Sailing for March 2026.

INNBEAUTY launched the Project Pro C Serum powered by 30% clinically proven actives and advanced liposomal Vitamin C.

Innovative Beauty Group launched LIVA, a hair and scalp care line designed to exfoliate, strengthen, restore, and volumize hair from root to tip with an Invigorating Scalp Scrub, Strengthening Shampoo, Restorative Conditioner, Transformative Hair Tonic, and Rejuvenating Scalp Serum.

Frances Valentine partnered with The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida for an exclusive capsule collection featuring a caftan and an embroidered straw tote.

St. Tropez celebrated its 30th anniversary by launching the Express Dark Whipped Mousse, their fastest, darkest tan yet that develops fully in 3 hours, the Instant Glow Body Bronzing Mousse, a no-commitment body bronzer that provides a skin-perfecting finish that lasts all day, and The Ultimate Tan Body Essentials Kit, a curated set with the Classic Bronzing Mitt, an applicator mitt, and the Ultimate Tan Body Brush.

OLEHENRIKSEN launched the Peach Glaze Niacinamide Cleanser with a formula that pairs niacinamide with gentle exfoliating acids to help smooth texture and deliver glassy skin.

Taco Bell launched the Crispy Chicken Crunchwrap Slider, a limited-time menu item including tortilla chip–coated Crispy Chicken Nuggets, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and a choice of Creamy Chipotle or Jalapeño Honey Mustard, as well as the Cantina Chicken Rolled Quesadilla as a permanent choice, made with slow-roasted Cantina Chicken, a three-cheese blend, creamy chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream for dipping, and Avocado Verde Salsa for drizzling.

Sarah Creal Beauty launched the Eyes Up Creamy Kajal Liner in Maritime, a midnight navy with a deep blue and silver pearl shimmer finish that flexes with skin with Cream-Gel Matrix technology and stays put all day long.

Ronny Kobo launched its Spring 2026 collection featuring sculptural draping and body-contouring silhouettes in butter yellow, blush, ivory, and cobalt.

PatPat launched its largest Disney swim collection featuring 200+ new kids’ and family swim styles inspired by Disney Princess, Disney Stitch, Marvel Superheroes, and more.

Alison Lou launched its’ children’s collection, Little Lou, filled with monster trucks, dinosaurs, unicorns, ponies, and more in gold and silver with the option to engrave certain items.

U Beauty launched The BARRIER Bioactive Mist, a biotech-driven serum-mist that provides moisture barrier support, defends against pollution and environmental stressors, and offers hydration with SIREN Capsule Technology™.

Melissa and Scholl teamed up to launch a limited-edition capsule collection centered around the Possession, Melissa’s jelly sandal, and Scholl’s Pescura with the Pescura Heel and the Melissa Possession Pescura.

woom Bikes released its new Powder Pink color across the brand’s GO lineup, which cover every stage, from balance bike to geared ride, for ages 1.5 to 8 years old, with prices ranging from $249 to $770.

SUGARED + BRONZED is set to host a Tiny Home Pop-Up from April 8-25 in Indio, California to celebrate Coachella with sugaring hair removal and customized airbrush

LANEIGE launched the Glaze Graze Tinted Lip Serum in Rose Jam, Lavender Frosting, and Black Plum Glaze. 

SRG Atelier launched the Spring Collection, inspired by soft baby pinks and blues, with simple silhouettes and timeless shapes in sizes XXS–XL with prices ranging from $250-$750.

Dolce Vita expanded its collection to offer hats with eight versatile styles, including sun hats, bucket hats, baseball caps, and a western-inspired style with pricing ranging from $48–$78. 

Luna Bronze launched the Glow Gradual in Medium at Ulta, a limited- edition formula that builds into a rich bronze.

YSE Beauty launched the Xtreme Glow Dewy Peptide Plumping Serum with tripeptide-1 and hexapeptide-9 to increase elasticity and plumpness by over 500%. tanning services.

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By Chris Snellgrove
| Published 23 seconds ago

Randy and his film nerd cohort in Scream 2 helped to instill a pretty basic idea in moviegoers: that sequels almost always suck. Of course, the second film in this iconic slasher franchise was no exception to its own rule.

Wes Craven packed plenty of charm and style into this ambitious sequel, but it still fell short of the titanic heights set by Scream (1996). In this way, the horror maestro helped cement the idea that most scary movie franchises are victims of their own success because nothing will ever top the original.

Deep down, that was how I felt when I first watched Ready or Not. From its singular premise to its likeable final girl to its svelte runtime, this was a nearly perfect movie for audiences who love to scream and laugh.

When I heard this breakout slasher was getting a belated sequel, I worried that a follow-up film would be a slipshod mess that did nothing but retroactively ruin the earlier movie’s reputation. Fortunately, I was wrong, and Ready or Not 2: Here I Come serves as a nearly perfect entry in the franchise, one that sets a new gold standard for horror sequels. 

The Devil’s In The Details

The premise of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is that the plucky bride (played by Samara Weaving), who narrowly survived a lethal game of hide and seek, is scooped up by a mysterious, Illuminati-type group. It turns out, all of their families had signed an elaborate pact with the devil ages ago, one that offered them control over the world. In exchange, the families follow Satan’s rules, which include requirements for human sacrifices.

The bride’s survival means these families must now compete for the top spot, and the first to kill her wins. But with the unexpected help of her sister (Kathryn Newton), she might just beat the odds yet again.

Ready Or Not 2 Is A Near Perfect Sequel

Why do I think Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is a nearly perfect follow-up to the earlier movie? It improves on everything from the original film without changing the essential formula.

In this sequel, we see the same bride in the same outfit competing in the same kind of competition, all while running from a similar set of wealthy psychopaths. In Ready or Not 2 everything is bigger: the bride now has a partner in the form of a heretofore unknown sister. The competition comes with higher stakes: namely, control of the world itself. Finally, there are more psychopaths than ever, led by Sarah Michelle Gellar’s ruthless character.

Buffy, The Final Girl Slayer

As you can tell from these names, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is filled with many horror icons, and it’s genuinely fun seeing genre veterans like Gellar get to play such unhinged characters. Elijah Wood (as much horror patron as performer) has a devilishly good time as Satan’s lawyer, and he steals multiple scenes with a wordless glance.

Speaking of stealing scenes, legendary horror director David Cronenberg makes the most of his limited screentime. Oh, and Kathryn Newton gives her best performance since Lisa Frankenstein, establishing the Abigail actor as a girl next door competitor for the title of Scream Queen.  

Newton can’t yet wrest that title from Samara Weaving, however, who manages to inject her character with the same fierce vulnerability (and vulnerable ferocity) that made the first Ready or Not an instant classic. The sequel puts her character through absolute hell, and Weaving ensures we feel every jolt of the bride’s bloody, biting pain.

Weaving’s scenes with Newton channel electrical anger and warm empathy, perfectly embodying the sibling rivalry of sisters many miles out of their collective depth. She also becomes the genre’s most satisfying final girl in a jaw-dropping climax that gives the phrase “the devil’s in the details” a whole new meaning.

Bold, Bloody Fun

While Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is immensely satisfying as a sequel, it’s also surprisingly accessible to newcomers. I took a friend to the film who had not seen the original, but privately, we both worried that the follow-up film would be absolutely inscrutable to anyone who had not seen the earlier movie. Fortunately, we were both wrong, and he found the movie delightful despite typically only liking elevated horror. This underscores the movie’s killer word of mouth: it’s brutal and breezy enough to appeal to slasher fans while also offering enough witty dialogue and twisting plot points to appeal to those who want some meat with their blood.

Why are you still reading this? You should already have been halfway to the theater. Go check out Ready or Not 2: Here I Come to discover a nearly perfect horror sequel full of powerhouse performances, crazy kills, and memorable murders.

Go watch the movie to hear some hilarious dialogue, including more than a few one-liners that will live, rent-free, in your head. If nothing else, go see the movie for a sight that might unite all of us and finally heal a divided nation: Kathryn Newton. In a bloody tank top. With a sword.

By Jennifer Asencio
| Published 49 seconds ago

If you’ve ever watched a movie that has that familiar actor you recognize as the trusty supporting character from many other movies, you’re looking at a character actor; we typically identify them as “oh, that guy from ____!” One of the most classic such characters is Principal Strickland from the Back to the Future movies, best known for finding Marty McFly’s music so loud that he has to cover his ears.

James Tolkan, the character actor who brought that role to life, has died. He was 94.

How James Tolkan Got His Start

Tolkan started acting in 1960, but throughout the decade, his roles were sporadic as he tried to find his footing in the industry. The 1970s brought more roles, but it wasn’t until the 1980s that he really started to become established by his trademark baldness and distinctive facial features. He was featured in a number of cameo roles, starting with The Amityville Horror in 1979, in which he played the coroner.

Soon after followed the roles he is most iconic for: Wargames’ Wigan, Back to the Future’s Principal Strickland, and Top Gun’s Stinger. These were the most prominent of many appearances in films throughout the 1980s, establishing him as a recognizable face, “that guy,” even if few know his name. He was also in Masters of the Universe and Dick Tracy, as well as both of the Back to the Future sequels.

Life After Strickland Fame

Tolkan kept appearing in movies and television shows in the 1990s, but slowed his output in 2000, when he was already almost 70. He did make seven more movie appearances between 2000 and 2024, most notably a cameo as the pianist in the critically acclaimed Bone Tomahawk.

His wife, Parmelee, was a prop girl in a 1971 off-Broadway production in which he appeared. They’ve been married ever since that year, and she survives him. Not many marriages get to last that long, even outside of Hollywood, but especially within an industry where everyone’s private life is not-so-private.

Tolkan was also a supporter of animal rescue. An obituary on the official Back to the Future website asks fans to make a donation to their favorite shelter or the Humane Society in his name. Known for playing hardasses, Tolkan was known as a kind and loving man off-screen.

James Tolkan’s name may not be well-known, but his face was, and his characters are embedded in cinema culture. That is its own form of immortality, as the movies he was in have brought joy to generations and will continue to for many more.

For the longest time, if there was one cable channel that network television had been terrified of, it was HBO. Home to some of the greatest series of all time, like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The Wire, HBO also had sensational miniseries on lock. Able to push stories to places basic cable couldn’t, HBO presented daring, brutal, and astounding stories that were wrapped up in a single sitting.

With so many great options, there are ten that are the most perfect. From a television adaptation of an award-winning play to retellings of true events, these miniseries are extraordinary. These miniseries have top-notch acting, brilliant writing, and cinematic production quality. They’re so good, you might be moved to check them out again!

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‘Sharp Objects’ (2018)

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When it comes to prolific mystery authors of the 21st century, look no further than Gillian Flynn. Her ability to pen an exceptional thriller has led studios to seek adaptations of her novels. Riding high off the success of the film version of Gone Girl came the miniseries of Sharp Objects. Based on her debut novel, the series is an American Southern Gothic psychological thriller that explores the troubling tale of a crime reporter grappling with her own traumas. Upon returning to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, Camille Parker (Amy Adams) investigates the murders of two young girls. Suffering from alcoholism and a recent discharge from a psychiatric hospital following years of self-harm, Camille is forced to battle her personal demons as she’s back under the critical eye of her socialite mother, Adora (Patricia Clarkson).

The series achieved critical acclaim thanks to Adams’ gripping performance, Clarkson’s daring portrayal, and the slow-burn storytelling leading to an ending unimaginable. That final realization serves as a massive suckerpunch. Though Flynn’s mastery as an author doesn’t resonate in the same way it sparkles on the page, the story and how director Jean-Marc Vallée rolls it out over the course of eight episodes is simply mystifying. A truly nuanced masterpiece, Sharp Objects served as a strong miniseries entry against a landscape of massive, long-running series.

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‘Olive Kitteridge’ (2014)

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HBO has produced many explosive, thrilling miniseries, but it would be a shame to leave out a brilliant miniseries that strikes right at humanity. Based on the 2008 novel by Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge stars Frances McDormand as the titular role, a retired schoolteacher in the fictional seaside town of Crosby, Maine. A strict yet well-meaning woman, she is married to the polar opposite, Henry (Richard Jenkins), a kind man who runs a pharmacy. With a troubled son, Christopher (Devin Druid), Olive battles a life of depression, bereavement, jealousy, and friction with nearly everyone in her life. Spanning 25 years across four parts, the story depicts the harrowing complexities of Olive and her various relationships. A masterclass of character study, Olive Kitteridge is an honest and poignant exploration of marriage and parenthood, navigating the highs and lows, from love to apathy and back again.

Olive Kitteridge is an unflinching view of human emotion through accessible topics of longing, loneliness, jealousy, and depression. The series brings out the best of McDormand, who continues to dominate through a balance of subtleties and strength. Her great performance led to an assortment of accolades, including an Emmy Award. An honest adaptation of Strout’s story, Olive Kitteridge is a miniseries that doesn’t deserve to be forgotten.

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‘Landscapers’ (2021)

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Whether the product is good or bad, audiences flock to true-crime stories. Often brought to life with a darker tone, these ripped-from-the-headlines narratives dramatize events that might seem too outlandish to be true. Maybe due to timing, Landscapers was a blink-and-you-miss-it black comedy true-crime thriller. The truth is, it was an understated hit. Starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis as Susan and Christopher Edwards, the miniseries chronicles the true story of the 1998 murders of William and Patricia Wycherley. The four-episode series follows the couple as they start a quiet life in France after burying Susan’s parents in their garden. Through financial depression and their delusional fantasy of the world, Landscapers depicts the contrasting devotion to each other with the reality of their crime.

Directed by Will Sharpe, Landscapers establishes a surreal, cinematic style that blends reality and fantasy. From Susan’s obsession with old Hollywood to David’s overwhelming sense of guilt, the contrasting mindsets are seamlessly integrated for a perfect piece of visual storytelling. Through the concept of multiple truths, Landscapers gives the audience a chance to choose their own version, even though they know the ultimate result. Colman and Thewlis are sensational, offering intensely nuanced portrayals of these real-life individuals. Whether in truth or imagination, they both bring humanity and vulnerability to the screen. At the end of the day, Landscapers is an eccentric love story told through true crime wonderment.

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‘The Pacific’ (2010)

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Serving as the second of three companion piece to a miniseries soon to come on this list, The Pacific brings the action to the seas. The 10-part war drama follows the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment through the European Theater. Centering on three intertwined, true stories of three Marines—PFC. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Cpl. Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), and GySgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda)—from Guadalcanal through Okinawa, highlighting the overtly intense psychological toll of combat and post-war return to civilian life. A darker, more somber series, The Pacific weaves the memoirs of Sledge and Leckie together for a bold and harrowing story of survival.

Less action-focused and more psychologically forward, The Pacific explores the profound disillusionment, PTSD, and moral injury sustained through the war. Yet the under-the-helmet perspective yields a truly immersive story of the loss of innocence and humanity. The production quality was quite extraordinary, making it one of the most expensive miniseries ever produced. The cinematography brought vivid images to the screen, such as the lush island landscapes, which serve as a reminder that the serene may actually be someone’s hellscape. The Pacific boasted a wide-spanning ensemble that represented the troops with honor and care. An honest exploration of World War II, The Pacific is a perfect war series for those who adore the genre.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

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We’ve all had those nights that we know could serve as a domino effect on our future. What happens if a single night ruins lives in the process? That’s the beginning premise of the extraordinary miniseries, The Night Of. Based on the British series Criminal Justice, the eight-episode series tells the story of Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed), a Pakistani-American college student who, after a night of partying with a stranger, wakes up to find her murdered. As the prime suspect, Naz faces a harrowing journey through the American criminal justice system. Showcasing the broken and flawed complications of the investigation and legal process, The Night Of focuses on the emotional impact the system has on each individual involved.

The enthralling mystery unravels with precision, leaving you emotionally bound, hoping for a positive outcome for Naz. Rather than a typical whodunit, The Night Of soars as a character-driven procedural. With Naz’s story as the focus, the most prominent relationship is between him and his ambitious lawyer, John Stone (John Turturro), who goes to great lengths to protect Naz and his innocence. The Night Of expertly demonstrates that a client-lawyer relationship is not always purely transactional when one seeks justice. Blending extraordinary political, social, and cultural themes, The Night Of rips open the reality of how, even the innocent, can get screwed by the forces around them, simply based on who they are. A truly claustrophobic masterpiece of suspense, The Night Of became a game-changer for crime thrillers.

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‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)

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Sometimes, we finish a series and pray that a second season will follow. Such was the case for the brilliant Mare of Easttown. In Brad Ingelsby‘s crime drama, Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet), a weary Pennsylvania detective, investigates the local murder of a teenage mother, Erin McMenamin (Cailee Spaeny), as she tries to solve a year-old missing persons case. Meanwhile, Mare navigates her own life, a life that is crumbling due to past trauma, grief, and family troubles. Set in a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone, the murder mystery begins to hit everyone in unimaginable ways. A sensational dissertation on resilience and the lasting effects of grief, Mare of Easttown is a character-centric masterpiece where nothing is unfiltered.

Before we discuss the brilliant performances, Mare of Easttown finds its perfection through its stellar backdrop. Ripe with the DelCo accent and the isms that come with the locale, like hoagies at Wawa, Mare of Easttown is masterfully atmospheric, dropping you straight into the fictional town. It’s important as the setting serves as a formidable character. Ingelsby crafts exceptionally nuanced characters that lead to grounded performances. Winslet delivers a career-best performance on screen. Unlike many of her other parts, Winslet brings a raw and unglamorous performance in order to capture the sorrow of a woman dealing with profound loss. Alongside Winslet is a stellar ensemble that includes Julianne Nicholson as Lori Ross, Mare’s closest friend, Jean Smart as Helen Fahey, Mare’s mother, and Evan Peters as Detective Colin Zabel, the county detective called in to assist Mare. Through potent realism and gripping storytelling, Mare of Easttown left us wanting more. After the success of Ingleby’s follow-up, Task, there is an open door for more Mare.

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‘Watchmen’ (2019)

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Superhero stories lifted from beloved IP have always been a major player for blockbuster movies. But why limit a story to a single film when you can expand it into something extraordinary over multiple episodes? That’s what happened with the HBO adaptation of Watchmen. Serving as a limited series sequel to the 1986 DC graphic novel of the same name, Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen remixes history in an alternate reality of the 20th century, when some of America’s boldest events are given a new lens in a sometimes hard-to-watch, yet gripping fashion. The action brought viewers to events surrounding racist violence in present-day Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a white supremacist group called the Seventh Kavalry has taken up arms against the Tulsa Police Department. Because of perceived racial injustices, the police conceal their identities with masks to prevent the Seventh Kavalry from targeting them in their homes following the “White Night”. Meanwhile, Angela Abar (Regina King), a detective known as Sister Night, investigates the murder of her friend and the police chief, Judd Crawford (Don Johnson), and uncovers secrets about the circumstances surrounding vigilantism. Watchmen, a step up from Zach Snyder‘s 2009 film, was unafraid to comment on racial injustice, white supremacy, and police brutality through the lens of a superhero story.

The time-bending series featured complex, thought-provoking narratives as some of your favorite characters are brought to life. Yet, remove the heroes and villains, and you get a sensational social commentary that was necessary for its time. Thanks to the outstanding ensemble, which also featured Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, Louis Gossett Jr., and Jeremy Irons, Watchmen rivaled many of the superhero blockbusters on the big screen. Watchmen is meant to be dark, and yet it doesn’t deter from its source material. Receiving critical acclaim, despite being review-bombed on aggregator sites, Watchmen was another example of a series that could have gone on longer. That said, one perfect season will go down in infamy.

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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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At first, it sounded like a hard sell to see a dramatization of one of the world’s greatest human-made disasters. But right from episode one, Chernobyl married truth with entertainment to craft a sensationally riveting drama. Across five impactful episodes, Chernobyl told the stories of the individuals involved in the disaster and those who responded to it. The series went beyond the headlines and news programs to explore the human emotional and physiological toll of the disaster’s reverberations. At the time of release, there were parallels to modern society, with a focus on the dissemination of information and leaders’ dishonesty, which was quite horrific. Now, today, it feels as if history is repeating itself. Despite how it makes you feel, Chernobyl stands as a chilling, high-stakes human drama.

Chernobyl is a lingering horror story. The series was widely praised for its exploration of the disaster and its remarkable ensemble, namely Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Scherbina, a Council of Ministers’ deputy chairman, Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, the deputy director of Kurchatov Institute brought in to aid cleanup efforts, Jessie Buckley as Lydumilla Ignatenko, the wife of a first responder, and Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk, a composite character of many scientists and investigators. Despite a grim story, Chernobyl became one of HBO’s most celebrated limited series of all time, earning the award for Outstanding Limited Series at the Emmy Awards and Best Miniseries or Television Film at the Golden Globes.

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‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)

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War films have always been a beloved genre on screen. Over the course of a single film, audiences are immersed in the trenches. But with a tight timeframe, you only get the major moments. So when you can bring a cinema-worthy story into series form, you get a sensational opportunity to expand and enhance the drama. That’s exactly what Band of Brothers was able to do. Based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose‘s book, Band of Brothers dramatized the history of “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. From rigorous training in the U.S. to major campaigns in Europe, including D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge, to the end of the war. Highlighting the extraordinary bravery, camaraderie, and brutal realities of combat, the perfect series showcases what heroes are truly made of. With creators Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg on board, the miniseries was in capable hands. And the execution was flawless.

Perhaps the greatest addition to the series was the inclusion of real interviews with members of Easy Company. This element brought a raw and emotional authenticity to the story. Pair that with exceptional production and sound design, and you get a perfect series. Band of Brothers was a tried-and-true ensemble, with a genuine band of brothers making up the cast. The giant acting troupe, which featured Damian Lewis, Neal McDonough, Donnie Wahlberg, and Colin Hanks, was revered for its effortless work in making war on the small screen feel authentic. The series genuinely highlighted the horrors of war over the course of 10 riveting episodes, including the call to action from civilian soldiers. Within the violence was extraordinary bravery, the true testament of the story.

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‘Angels in America’ (2003)

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Adapting a stage play for the screen is no easy task, yet Mike Nichols made it look like a walk in the park. Lifting Tony Kushner’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning two-part play, Angels in America, revolves around six New Yorkers whose lives intersect. Set in the Reagan era, the individuals grapple with the AIDS crisis, homosexuality, political corruption, and spiritual revelations. From a dying gay man visited by an angel to a closeted Mormon hiding from his pill-popping wife and overbearing mother, and an infamous lawyer haunted by the ghost of a woman he got executed, Angels in America truly is a gay fantasia on national themes.

The script of Angels in America was always going to be perfect; it was going to come down to its direction and acting. With Nichols at the helm and an all-star cast featuring Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Mary Louise Parker, Justin Kirk, Emma Thompson, Jeffrey Wright, and Ben Shankman, the miniseries was in capable hands. As in the stage play, the core group of actors played multiple roles in each character’s story. It was never confusing; it was exciting. Through a fantastical, surreal, and deeply emotional story, the narrative was woven together precisely. The heart of the miniseries was its central themes, which remain timeless. It’s rare to see an adaptation of a play be greater than its source material. Angels in America was an exception. As the script reminds us to this day: The great work begins.

By Chris Snellgrove
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Right now, fans are processing the death of Starfleet Academy, and many are having trouble processing their feelings. Fortunately, Star Trek is a franchise that has offered many poignant thoughts on death that we can all learn from.

Perhaps the most powerful lesson came after Captain Kirk destroyed the Enterprise in Star Trek III: The Search For Spock, keeping it from being captured by Klingons. “My God, Bones, what have I done?” Kirk asked. To this, the good doctor offered an ironic reply: “What you always do, turn death into a fighting chance to live.”

The “death” of Kirk’s beloved ship gave the gift of life to its captain and crew. It also taught a lesson about mortality that Starfleet Academy fans could really benefit from.

Much like Kirk watching his starship burn, the fandom has largely been focusing on the death of something they really loved. But just like the Enterprise, this new spinoff may have died for a very specific purpose. That purpose? To give Star Trek itself a fighting chance to live!

The Man Behind The Miss

How could the death of Starfleet Academy help Star Trek to live? It all has to do with one of the most infamous figures in the franchise: Alex Kurtzman. He has been the executive producer for the entirety of the NuTrek era, helping to bring new shows to life with his production company, Secret Hideout.

When Star Trek: Discovery premiered, fans were hopeful that Kurtzman would be able to usher this venerable franchise into the modern age of TV storytelling. Now, however, it’s clear that he is the albatross around this franchise’s neck, but one that Paramount may finally be ready to remove.

In terms of shows getting canceled (more on this soon), it’s clear that Alex Kurtzman’s NuTrek era has been a failure. There are moments of greatness across various episodes, and certain series (like Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks) have been enjoyed. But even these less-hated shows keep getting the axe, proving that Kurtzman’s vision for Star Trek has been a failure. Now, though, the early cancellation of Starfleet Academy (Kurtzman is co-showrunner) may cause Paramount to finally give this man the boot and put someone new in charge of Star Trek.

The Ultimate Silver Lining

Why would the cancellation of Starfleet Academy get Paramount to let Alex Kurtzman go? For one thing, his contract is up at the end of 2026. So, this isn’t even a matter of the network firing the man; instead, they just have to figure out whether or not to renew his contract.

Kurtzman’s future at Paramount already looked pretty sketchy during the merger with Skydance. Now, with the Warner Bros. acquisition coming up, there will be even more major changes to film and television leadership. In the wake of such seismic shifts, it is common for execs to seek out new creatives rather than rely on the old guard.

That’s especially true when the creative has a horrific track record. Both Discovery and Lower Decks were canceled early, and Paramount decided to end Strange New Worlds after Season 5, which will have only half as many episodes. Prodigy left Paramount+ after Season 1, and after airing Season 2 on Netflix, it was never renewed.

Now, Starfleet Academy (a show intended to last four seasons) has been canceled after the end of its first season. Count’em up, people: Alex Kurtzman has overseen five Star Trek shows that were canceled early, plus Section 31, the lowest-rated movie in the entire franchise.

Namecalling As Cover For Bad Writing

Since the beginning of the NuTrek era, there has been discourse about how “woke” these shows are, particularly among YouTubers. Those early right-wing attacks on Discovery accidentally created eternal cover for NuTrek defenders because they could now dismiss any legitimate criticisms of these shows as the mindless rantings of someone with hateful politics.

If you say you hate overly emotional storytelling (a la the eternally crying Michael Burnham), you’re told you just hate women. If you complain about how Starfleet Academy treated the Klingons, you’re told that you must be homophobic. If you dislike the on-the-nose political storytelling of Picard (especially Season 2), you are told you worship Trump, and so on.

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Any criticism of NuTrek suddenly became wrongthink and proof that you didn’t understand the franchise’s progressive ideals. 

The Numbers Don’t Lie

But TV is a numbers game, and shows succeed or fail based on how many people watch them. Paramount (home, may I remind you, of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars) doesn’t care about culture wars; they care about clicks.

If all of Alex Kurtzman’s Star Trek shows had been hits, they would have correspondingly huge audiences. While Paramount has always been cagey about streaming numbers, it’s clear that most of NuTrek isn’t generating enough views to justify the huge budgets for each episode. Starfleet Academy wasn’t canceled because it was woke: it was canceled because there just weren’t enough people watching.

Bon Voyage, Alex Kurtzman!

Obviously, I can’t predict exactly what Paramount will do; there’s a chance Alex Kurtzman will land on his feet, and the slop era of this franchise will keep on Trekkin’. But new CEO David Ellison has stated that he wants to make Star Trek a priority, and he likely wants to make a big splash ahead of this sci-fi juggernaut’s 60th anniversary. With any luck, that means he will shoot Kurtzman’s contract out the nearest airlock and let someone with a bit more talent sit in the captain’s chair.

As for Starfleet Academy, it’s sad to see the show go. I mean that, truly: I’m a hater who warmed to the show over time, and I enjoyed seeing it start to reach for its full potential by the end of Season 1. But like Kirk’s Enterprise, this is not a show that died in vain. With Alex Kurtzman’s latest being yet another complete failure, the powers that be might finally replace him with someone with more knowledge of and passion for the franchise. Such a creative could do far more than just make a few great shows: they might just save Star Trek as we know it.  

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By Jennifer Asencio
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Unless you’re a Hollywood insider, the name Barry Caldwell might not mean that much to you until now. He was a prolific animator who died on March 24, 2026. His work, however, is not only famous but extremely beloved. It is fair to say that he was a cornerstone to the childhood of a huge portion of the American population.

His career animating very recognizable cartoons started in 1980 with storyboard work on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, and it wasn’t long before he was drawing for episodes of the classic Tom and Jerry. In 1983, he was a storyboard artist for 49 episodes of the iconic after-school cartoon, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In 1986, less than a decade after starting his career, he was put in charge as director of My Little Pony: The Movie, an ambitious project that featured numerous celebrity voice actors and elevated the Hasbro characters from cartoon shorts to the big screen. He also spent most of the late 80s working on Alvin and the Chipmunks for 65 episodes and The Smurfs for 16 episodes.

The 1990s added even more iconic cartoons to his resume, cartoons watched back then by adults and kids alike and still enjoyed to this day by the adults who grew up watching them as kids. His work for the beloved Warner Brothers cartoons started with Tiny Toon Adventures, but went on through the whole decade with pivotal work on Animaniacs that led to the spin-off, Pinky and the Brain.

For Y2K, he pivoted to more feature films, starting with The Tigger Movie. He then directed Osmosis Jones, the germy story about a white blood cell who teams up with a cold pill to fight a virus. He didn’t stop making TV episodes, though, and was eventually tapped by Disney once again to contribute to the production of Kim Possible. This ushered in a new era of memorable work from Caldwell, including Mulan II. He would continue making and revisiting all his titles throughout the rest of his career: cartoons from Tom and Jerry, from Looney Tunes, from Scooby Doo, and from various Disney properties.

It is also notable that Caldwell was a Black artist during a time when organic diversity in entertainment was only beginning to emerge. The 1970s featured the Blaxploitation genre of movies and important comic voices like Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby; Cosby created Fat Albert, where Caldwell got his start.

Throughout the 1980s, the role of Black people in entertainment expanded to a point of organic diversity, with names like Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey paving the way for other public-facing Black entertainers. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, Barry Caldwell was joining these names with cartoons that carry as massive cultural significance as any of them.

Whether we knew it or not, Barry Caldwell influenced four generations of children through his cartoons, with his latest artwork drawn for Disney in 2024. His death leaves behind a legacy of classic animation enjoyed by both its target youth audience and their adult counterparts, allowing everyone to laugh and have fun together. What a beautiful legacy for an artist to leave behind. RIP.

YouTubers Damien and Biannca Prince have been enjoying life with their new addition, making them a family of seven. After keeping the past month mostly private, they’ve officially revealed their baby girl’s name and shared the first look at her.

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Biannca And Damien Prince Reveal Their Baby Girl’s Name

Before the arrival of Damien and Biannca’s fifth bundle of joy, the family carefully chose a name. From Bella to Paisley, they spun a wheel to narrow down their options. In the end, they decided to keep the name private until after her birth.

On Sunday, the couple shared a video holding their baby girl and revealing her name. They announced her name is Gianna Clarke Prince, but added that they love to call her Gigi or Gia. While explaining the meaning, Biannca opened up about her past miscarriage and emotions.

She said, “Gianna means ‘God is gracious.’ I wanted something that reflects God is great, that God has the last say, and that God is still good. She is our rainbow baby and means the world to me and all of us. When I heard ‘God is gracious,’ I just thought it was so beautiful.”

Clarke comes from Biannca’s father’s middle name, with an added “e” for a feminine touch. She got emotional as she spoke about her stepfather. She shared that he is not her biological father, but he stepped up, signed her birth certificate, and gave her his last name. Even after she learned that they were not biologically related, she said, he never treated her differently. She added that he still checks on her to this day, unlike her biological father.

To close the video, the couple kissed their baby girl and gave supporters a first look. They also asked viewers who they think the baby looks like.

The Couple Shares First Photos Of Their Latest Addition To The D&B Nation

Following the big reveal, the couple took to Instagram to share photos from Gianna’s first photoshoot. Biannca shared a picture holding her in a pink wrap. Her caption read, “Sweet rainbow baby, you are everything I prayed for. This past month has been full of love. I’m thankful for you every day, Gigi Clarke.”

Damien shared his own set of photos while holding his baby girl. He wrote, “Welcome to the world, baby girl @giannaclarkeprince.” Over on Gianna’s account, more photos and videos of their baby girl were shared.

Social Media Users Are In Awe As Users React To The Baby Reveal 

Many supporters gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to Biannca and Damien’s latest reveal. Many debated who baby Gianna looks like, comparing her to their other children. Others reflected on the couple’s past moments and discussed what may be next in their journey.

Instagram user @miaakk_ wrote, “They make very pretty babies 😍😍😍😍”

Instagram user @thaonlyykveenbe3_ added, “Awe congratulations to them and I hope she is done she’s putting her body through too much and they’re so young at that. Just enjoy the babies y’all have.”

While Instagram user @always.staygracious wrote, “Them lasting longer than Chris & Queen & Ace Family was never on my bingo card.”

Instagram user @promiseeazii wrote, “I will never forget how biannca was mad because their other daughter wasn’t born with colored eyes or her skin tone ..”

Instagram user @brianaaa.aaa added, “Y’all can never just be happy for people 😂 it’s always something negative”

While Instagram user @itsshannaa wrote,”after their losses, they really needed her 🥺🥺”

Instagram user @kaylaaaherr_ wrote, “Mind uu.. that baby has kyrie whole face. Just in girl form – she finna look exactly like kyrie, if not kyrie definitely nova or Ayla”

Instagram user @i.am.salwa_ added, “Ngl they are the normalest YouTube family ever, they give their kids ACTUAL names and I’m honestly proud of them”

While Instagram user @_prayingforloyalty wrote, “THIS is the content I needed today. Damien & Biannca, y’all look like proud pros already Gianna Clarke Prince is absolutely perfect.Welcome to the world, baby girl! #ThePrinceFamily”

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Taylor Frankie Paul left a flirty comment for The Bachelorette season 22 contestant Doug Mason following ABC’s decision to shelve the show.

Doug, 28, shared a clip of a new song via Instagram on Monday, March 30, where he crooned to his “baby girl” over multiple shots of a duck walking around a parking lot.

After Taylor replied, “Awe I see what you did here 🦆,” in the comments section, some eagle-eyed fans began to contemplate if there was a hidden inside joke between the two.

Her Bachelorette costar kept the mystery alive by responding to Taylor with a “hands over ears” emoji and an “I don’t know” emoji.

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Despite Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of The Bachelorette being canceled, she has needed to carry on as usual. “[I’m] always on [my phone],” Taylor, 31, wrote via Instagram comment on Friday, March 20, after a fan questioned why the reality TV star was posting on social media amid the Bachelor Nation scandal. “It’s my job, […]

ABC shelved The Bachelorette earlier this month after the release of a shocking video from Taylor’s 2023 domestic violence arrest and news that she and ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen were under investigation over separate allegations from February. (Since that time, a third violence investigation based on an alleged 2024 incident has been opened against Taylor by Utah’s West Jordan Police Department.)

Doug previously publicly supported Taylor in the wake of the controversy.

“In light of everything that has happened, I am just sending prayers to Taylor because that was her moment and her moment was blocked,” Doug wrote via Instagram on March 20. “All we can do right now is just be hopeful, and I am headed off to run to watch the sunrise.”

Doug went on, “I hope you guys have a great day, and let’s stay positive and show nothing but support for people in need.”

A Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fan later shared Doug’s supportive post, with Taylor commenting, “Aw my heart goes out to him. So sweet.”

When fans later called for Doug to get his own Bachelor season in the future, he seemed open to the idea, writing, “Let’s goooo.”

While The Bachelorette season 22 will seemingly remain on the cutting room floor for now, Rachel Recchia and Charity Lawson will soon give fans a chance to get to know the would-be contestants by interviewing them on the official “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast.

“Bachelor Happy Hour’ will be the only place that you are gonna hear directly from the men of Taylor’s cast,” Charity, 30, announced on Friday, March 27.

As for the future of The Bachelorette, Us Weekly learned on Tuesday, March 24, that ABC has no plans at this stage to bring in another Bachelorette as a replacement for Taylor. There is no word yet on whether one of Taylor’s suitors will become the next Bachelor, though producers reportedly had their eye on contenders before season 22 was canceled.

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Taylor Frankie Paul is thanking fans for their support after ABC canceled her season of The Bachelorette amid domestic violence allegations. “I will NEVER forget the ones with me during this time,” Taylor, 31, commented on content creator Ashley Clemons’ TikTok video defending the reality star from online “bullying” on Monday, March 23. ”Thank you. […]

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ABC’s only comment thus far has been to release a statement on March 19. “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family,” a rep for the network shared.

Taylor’s spokesperson, meanwhile, thanked the network for its “support” in the wake of her Bachelorette season being dropped.

“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” her rep told Us on March 19. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”