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Raunchy Henry Cavill Drama Leaves You Cheering For One Of History’s Most Notorious Figures
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Before Netflix introduced viewers to the royal court of King George and Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton, Showtime brought the world of King Henry VIII to life. The Tudors debuted in 2007, and at the time, there had never been a period drama that put so much emphasis on sex, from the politics surrounding it to the English nobles’ never-ending pursuit of more.
Henry the VIII went so far in his pursuit of a male heir and the right to marry whomever he wanted that he created his own religion and forever altered the course of the Catholic Church in the process, which could make for a very dry and boring history lesson, but this is a Showtime production, which makes it the perfect binge for those who want to explore an era so scandalous, it hasn’t been topped in nearly 500 years.
The Affair That Created The Church Of England
The Tudors starts off with a young King Henry VIII (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) following his mandated marriage to Katherine of Aragorn (Maria Doyle Kennedy) and her inability to produce a male heir. Henry spends his days running around with his friends, Charles the Duke of Suffolk (Henry Cavill in his last pre-Superman role) and Sir Knivert (an underutilized Dead Like Me’s Callum Blue), or spending time with his mistress. It’s not long before a faction of his own court seeks to undermine his authority by deploying Mary Boleyn to win Henry’s attention and pull him into scandal. Mary’s unable to hold his interest, so her father sends in Anne Boleyn (Natalie Dormer), and the result is the most catastrophic affair in history.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Natalie Dormer’s chemistry absolutely sizzles on screen throughout Season 1. If you’ve only ever seen Dormer as Margery Tyrell in Game of Thrones, you saw a small glimpse of what she can do when she sinks her teeth into a meaty role. Anne Boleyn may be doomed from the very start of her relationship with Henry, but that doesn’t stop Dormer from playing her as the one in control up until the very last tragic moment, where she realizes how far Henry will go to get what he wants.
Real history forms the basis for The Tudors but the show plays fast and loose with timelines, personalities, and even mashes together real people, in the case of Burn Notice’s Gabrielle Anwar as Henry’s sister, when in reality he had two sisters. The historical conflict between Henry and the Catholic Church drives the political drama, bolstered in Season 1 by Sam Neill as Cardinal Wolsey, and then Thomas Cromwell, played to absolute slimy perfection by James Frain. If you can’t tell, this telling of English history is brought to life by a never-ending stream of famous faces you’ll recognize, including Henry’s later wives, played by singer Joss Stone and Nip/Tuck’s Joely Richardson.
The Tudors Launched Careers But Not The One You’d Expect
Throughout all four seasons, The Tudors consistently cuts the big historical picture down to Henry’s immediate perspective. You’ll hear about major conflicts taking place with the French, but it’s mainly offscreen and takes a backseat to Henry’s pursuit of his next romantic conquest. The result is a show that starts out fun and breezy, but as his mental health falls apart, it becomes darker, more grim, and what was fun when he was in his 20s becomes more pathetic later in life.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers does an amazing job in capturing the rise and fall of Henry VIII, which is why the show has remarkably consistent critics’ ratings across different websites. Staying within 60 percent on both Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, though audience ratings tend to be higher, approaching the 90s, because everyone loves courtly romance wether it’s from the female perspectives of Bridgerton or the male perspective of The Tudors.
Tragically, it’s also the height of Jonathan Rhys Meyers acting career. The talented star has been battling alcohol addiction for years amid personal family tragedies, leaving the breakout stars of The Tudors to become Natalie Dormer and Henry Cavill. When you watch the show, you’ll see why each was tapped for major franchises the moment production wrapped.
The Tudors helped set the tone for later historical dramas by tossing aside real-world historical details when they interfered with the story, giving the first seasons the feel of medieval Entourage. Available to stream on Paramount+ and anywhere else that includes a Showtime add-on, it’s a fairly quick binge with under 40 episodes, and it moves fast enough that, unlike Henry, you won’t get bored.
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The family of former New York Rangers legend Ron Duguay have launched a GoFundMe to raise funds amid the ice hockey player’s battle with cancer.
Created on Tuesday, February 24, by Duguay’s two daughters, Shay Thomas and Amber Stavros, whom he shares with ex-wife Robin Bobo, the GoFundMe page detailed that Duguay, 68, is flying from Florida to Orange County “every two weeks for ongoing” cancer treatment.
Speaking to Page Six on Tuesday, Duguay revealed that he “has been battling cancer for a year” after being diagnosed with “Stage 4 cancer which started in the colon.”
Us Weekly has reached out to Duguay for comment.
David Livingston/Getty Images Since going public with stage III non-Hodgkin lymphoma in November 2024, Dave Coulier has been candid about his illness, treatment and prognosis before his second diagnosis. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the patient’s lymphatic system, with “white blood cells called lymphocytes [that] grow abnormally and can form growths […]
According to the GoFundMe page, which lists Duguay as a “Co-organizer,” the athlete did not initiate the crowdfunding exercise. “Our dad has never been someone who asks for help … especially when it comes to money. He has always tried to handle everything on his own and didn’t want to burden anyone else with what he’s going through,” a description on the page read. “But after many conversations as a family, we decided to create this fundraiser for him because we’ve seen firsthand the weight this battle has placed on him, both physically and financially.”
At the time of publication, the initiative had raised nearly $21,000 from 114 donations. Its target was listed as $26,000.
The description also shed light on what Duguay has experienced in the wake of his diagnosis. It stated, “Because of his cancer, he hasn’t been able to work the way he normally would, yet he continues to fight with everything he has. Earlier in his treatment journey, the care he received in Florida nearly cost him his life. That led us to bring him to Orange County, where my sister and I live, so he could receive treatment here … and thankfully, it has helped him so far.”
John Stamos’ wife, Caitlin McHugh, is sharing a message of support for Dave Coulier amid his cancer battle. “While I do love how you use your experiences to help others, I sure hope God/the universe gives you a well-deserved break from it in the new year. ❤️❤️,” McHugh, 39, wrote in the comments section of […]
As for what the funds would specifically go towards, Duguay’s daughters provided further insight. “The cost of constant travel, along with medical care, holistic therapies, supplements, and alternative healing approaches he has committed to, has become extremely overwhelming financially,” the description continued, before noting that Duguay’s diagnosis is not slowing down.
“Recently, his cancer numbers have started to rise again, and while he continues his current treatments, we are now exploring additional treatment options outside of the United States in hopes of giving him the best possible chance,” the description read. “These treatments are very expensive and add another layer of financial strain during an already difficult time.”
Duguay, who played 12 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) including six seasons with the Rangers across two separate stints, told Page Six on Tuesday, “I find it extremely hard asking for funds for all these costs I’m going through.” He added, “Normally I’m helping others.”
Duguay, who is currently dating former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, also told the outlet that cancer “sucks the life out of you” and has proven “so freaking costly” before offering an update on his battle.
“I am going to do all the alternatives, along with the Western medicine,” Duguay said. “What I am learning I will be able to share with others … I need to get better so I can help others.”
Duguay has been dating Palin, 62, since around 2022, with the athlete including glimpses of her in his social media posts over the years.
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‘The Pitt’ Just Showed Us a Completely Different Side of the ER’s Most Polarizing Doctor in 2 Minutes
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 7 and mentions sexual abuse and self-harm.
Trinity Santos (Isa Briones) contains enough layers to rival the world’s largest onion. Her rocky first impression — blunt, arrogant, rushing into grisly procedures — contrasts with her strengths, which The Pitt dispenses over time: superb intuition, an eagle eye for valuable details, and staying level-headed during a crisis. It’s ironic that her abrasive demeanor divides The Pitt‘s viewers, since Santos wields that half-hostile, half-cavalier exterior as a shield. Season 1’s finale draws her painfully sensitive interior and innate tenderness into the open; by embracing the terrifying vulnerability she’s been habitually avoiding, Santos summons enough courage to open her home to Dennis Whitaker (Gerran Howell) and bare her heart to patient Max Wilcox (Aidan Laprete).
Circa Season 2, Santos remains her fluent-in-sarcasm self but boasts a smoother beside manner, a situationship of sorts with Dr. Yolanda Garcia (Alexandra Metz), and stable footing with her colleagues. That security vanishes thanks to an unrelentingly hellish day. As Santos nears her wits’ end in Episode 7, she stumbles into a touching stolen moment with a patient who, on paper, seems like the unlikeliest candidate to receive or provide comfort. The stolen moment spotlights her exemplary caretaker nature and reveals more wrenching context about why this woman moves through the world with wary, aching weariness.
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Is Pushing Santos to Her Breaking Point
The Pitt‘s entire ensemble has positive qualities and flaws. Perfect heroes and evil villains need not apply, only messy humans who internalize their patients’ pain alongside their personal trauma. Trinity Santos, as tightly wound as a snapping rubber band on her best day, hasn’t exactly handled Season 2 with grace. Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi) isn’t privy to the fact Santos carries the humiliating bruises Dr. Frank Langdon (Patrick Ball) left, but it’s natural to assume a doctor in the trenches of her R2 year is overworked and overwhelmed. Even if Al-Hashimi’s motivations are well-meant, it’s unfair for Santos’ new superior to single her out with an unnecessary ultimatum.
Santos holds enough duality to sway between confidence and insecurity. Spiraling under pressure, it’s clearer than ever that her darkest enemies include perfectionism, self-hatred, and an acute fear of failure. Her private fears have been exposed under a microscope, and she can’t articulate this turmoil or channel it into an outlet. Her raw trauma responses keep her alive, but lashing out with incandescent fury is a habit to unlearn for the sake of her patients, her long-term health, and her loneliness — because, despite appearances, Santos longs for genuine connection. When she dares to cautiously reach out, she’s rebuffed back into an isolation born of her own making and people not bothering to look past her hidden daggers. She seems surprised when Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) reciprocates her concerns about Whitaker, but once she receives his empathetic ear, Santos abandons her normal pretenses.
‘The Pitt’s Shawn Hatosy Explains How Abbot’s “Unexpected” Arrival Shakes Up This Season
Hatosy and co-star Sepideh Moafi also discuss Al-Hashimi’s clash with Robby and the Season 1 moment that did Abbot dirty.
Even when she’s stretched too thin, Santos profoundly cares about the people for whom she’s responsible. When she suspects a father (Patrick Mulvey) of molesting his 9-year-old daughter, Kylie (Annabelle Toomey), an automatic switch activates the sheer range of her care: attentive, protective, impulsive, and ferocious enough to fight tooth-and-nail for Kylie’s wellfare, the consequences be damned. Given the anguishing implication that powerful men have violated more than Santos’ trust, Kylie spears her to the quick. Once Mel diagnoses Phylicia Ronson (Nyaling Marenah) with bulimia, Santos drops her dismissive impatience and offers compassionate support. Conversely, her frustration over her communication barriers with Harlow Graham (Jessica ‘Limer’ Flores), a symptom of the wider infrastructure’s inadequate disability accommodations, could never justify Santos’ dehumanizing treatment of Harlow. Combine her urgent profession with personal stressors, and the collision affects certain patients to the point of near-negligence.
Santos Singing to Baby Jane Doe in ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Episode 7 Reinforces Her Kindness
As for the mysterious abandoned baby, she couldn’t care less. To be fair, while the nurses can ignore ear-piercing wailing, it’s one strain too many for Santos’ overstimulated nerves. Forced to problem-solve, her unconventional gamble works as well as her spontaneous emergency hunches. The Pitt‘s expert in soft-hearted cynicism didn’t have this on her bingo card — soothing an infant with the Hiligaynon lullaby, “Ili-Ili, Tulog Anay.” When Baby Jane Doe seeks reassurance, her innocent hand latching onto Santos’ finger, a begrudgingly charmed Trinity drops her walls without resistance. She has nothing to hide from a newborn. For once, she can rest, focus, and just be herself — a caretaker remembering her purpose.
Santos’ serenade expands her innate softness onto a defenseless human. What’s more, the pair briefly relieving each other’s distress occurs when Santos most needs an anchor. Her innocuous deflection about therapy earlier in the season feels harrowing after glimpsing her self-harm scars. She’s a survivor with bared teeth and a fierce heart, but rather than soldier forward in unnoticed silence, she deserves safety, healing, and steadying mentors whose positive reinforcement and corrective accountability will empower her into a truly magnificent doctor.
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Jennifer Garner is reflecting on her co-parenting relationship with Ben Affleck and the complexities that come with raising children after a divorce.
The “13 Going On 30” actress explained that she has had to play both roles as mom and dad, while also admitting that co-parenting with her ex-husband brings “a little bit of loss.”
Jennifer Garner previously opened up about how “hard” her split from Ben Affleck was, noting that the transition was particularly difficult but for the help of her family.
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Jennifer Garner Says Co-Parenting Made Her Become Both ‘Mom And Dad’ To Her Kids With Ben Affleck
Garner has pulled back the curtain on the bittersweet reality of raising children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, with her ex-husband Affleck.
The “Elektra” actress made the candid revelation in a recent episode of Bustle’s “One Nightstand” YouTube series, where she and host Charlotte Owen discussed the book, “Anne of Green Gables,” by Lucy Maud, and dove into the relationship between siblings Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, who adopted Anne Shirley by mistake.
Similar to the siblings, Owen asked Garner how she managed to find the balance in raising her children with intentionality and conscientiousness.
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“I think that I do a bit of both,” she explained. “And I think my kids’ dad does too. Especially when your kids grow up in two separate households, I become mom and dad, and he becomes dad and mom.”
She continued, “You kind of can’t help it, right? Because you don’t have the benefit of both sides of the yin and yang being in the same house.”
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The Actress Speaks On The ‘Loss’ Of Co-Parenting With Her Ex-Husband
Garner and Affleck first met on the set of “Pearl Harbor” but didn’t get involved with each other until a couple of years later. They struck up a close friendship by the summer of 2004, and got married in June the following year.
The former couple went on to welcome their three children and shared so many sweet memories until they decided to separate in 2015, before finalizing their divorce in 2018.
In an apparent bid to make up for the absence of the other partner, Garner explained that she had to “have a bit of both” upbringing qualities and appreciation “in the way” she and the “Accountant 2” actor parent.
“There’s a little bit of loss in that, but there’s also something gained in that,” she noted. “You also just learn. It’s made me let go and not focus so much on bringing up.”
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Jennifer Garner Made A Rare Comment On Her ‘Hard’ Divorce From Ben Affleck
During a January interview with Marie Claire UK, Garner made a rare comment about her difficult split from Affleck.
“You have to be smart about what you can and can’t handle, and I could not handle what was out there,” she told the news outlet. “But what was out there was not what was hard. The fact of it is what was hard.”
“The actual breaking up of a family is what was hard,” Garner continued. “Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard.”
According to the news outlet, she explained that the transition was quite difficult, but she stayed through it, thanks in part to the support of her family and friends.
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“I make a big, concerted effort to see my people as much as I can, because that’s what matters,” she shared. “That’s where your resilience is: it’s in your relationships and in the people who carry you through.”
The Actress Says She’s Able To Co-Parent With ‘Peace’
Despite their divorce, Garner and Affleck have kept their relationship cordial as they continue to co-parent their children.
The ex-couple has been seen out and about on several occasions with their children, and even sparked speculations that they were getting back together.
She has since opened up about co-parenting with Affleck with “peace” despite the difficulty of their divorce.
“I’m able to co-parent at this point in time with peace and equanimity and a partnership that I didn’t know I would ever get back to,” Garner shared with Marie Claire UK.
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Jennifer Garner Says That ‘Time’ Heals Even The Pain Of Divorce
Speaking more on the matter of co-parenting with her ex-husband, Garner addressed the feeling of disdain that may arise due to a divorce, noting that some women may tell themselves they would never be friends with an ex-partner again.
However, according to the actress, “time” gives a person the opportunity to grow and heal from even a bad breakup.
She continued, “I think it’s important for women to know, when they think, ‘Oh, I’ll never see that, I’ll never have that feeling, I’ll never be friends with this person again,’ [that] time is the opportunity.”
“Time is the opportunity to heal. Time is the opportunity to forgive, to move on, and to find a new way to be friends,” Garner added.
For Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, the best days of her life may be far away from the world of reality TV.
The former Bravo star made quite the splash on Vanderpump Rules when she was a full-time cast member for seasons 9 and 10. Ultimately, Leviss chose to walk away from the show ahead of season 11 after her role in Scandoval.
Although season 11 proved to be the final season of Vanderpump Rules for the original cast, a new group of SURvers decided to share their lives with the world for season 12, which premiered in December 2025.
Through all the changes, Leviss chose to stay away from West Hollywood, California, and create a new reality for herself in Arizona.
The new Vanderpump Rules cast isn’t focused on the haters who have their doubts about the Bravo show’s reboot. “Honestly, the amount of negativity has just been overshadowed by all of the love, and it’s been so surprisingly overwhelming to feel that,” Audrey Lingle exclusively shared with Us Weekly at the Vanderpump Dog Foundation Gala […]
As Vanderpump Rules wraps its season 12 finale on February 24, 2026, Us Weekly decided to check in and see what Leviss is up to now. Keep reading to learn more about her life outside of the spotlight:
What Does Rachel Leviss Do Now?
On her Instagram page, which has more than 586,000 followers as of February 2026, Rachel Leviss proclaims to be a mental health advocate in her bio.
When it comes to work, the former reality star is a certified sound bowl practitioner who is part of wellness retreats and various workshops.
“Last night we welcomed the Lunar New Year: the year of the Fire Horse 🔥🐎,” Leviss wrote via Instagram in February 2026. “A year of bold, aligned action… while staying grounded and rooted in integrity. We set intentions to call in vibrant health, deep strength and true abundance.”
Where Does Rachel Leviss Live Now?
It appears Rachel Leviss’ sound bowl business is based out of Arizona. In August 2024, the Bravo star explained what it was like living outside of Los Angeles.
“It was almost like I had to reach this unhealthy level of toxicity in order to make a change in my life. I’m grateful that I’ve been able to step out of that,” she told Us. “I don’t think L.A. is all bad, but being in certain environments could bring out the worst in a person. So now when I go visit Santa Monica, I have new friends and there’s a common theme [such as] spirituality and not drinking. It’s a much healthier social circle that I’m in in L.A.”
Is Rachel Leviss Dating?
Jason Boucher and Rachel Leviss Courtesy of Rachel Leviss/Instagram
In October 2024, Rachel Leviss confirmed that she was in a new relationship with a “normal” person. The man’s identity was later revealed to be Jason Boucher.
In April 2025, Leviss went Instagram official with Boucher when she posted photos of them cozying up at the Stagecoach Music Festival in Indio, California.
While the couple tries to keep their relationship away from social media, Boucher posted a photo of his girlfriend in November 2025 while on vacation in Mexico.
“Every time I describe him to my friends, I say that he’s normal and I show them a photo of him. They’re, like, ‘Wow, he does look normal.’ It’s such an accomplishment,” Leviss shared on an October 2024 episode of iHeartRadio’s “Rachel Goes Rogue” podcast. “Given my dating history, normal was not necessarily something that I was looking for in somebody else. He’s just such a supportive person and I just feel really happy.”
What Happened to Rachel Leviss’ Podcast?
Initially, Rachel Leviss teamed up with executive producer Bethenny Frankel to create the “Rachel Goes Rogue” podcast. Every week, Leviss promised to explore a spectrum of topics with authenticity.
“She will passionately cultivate candid conversations, breaking the fourth wall in reality TV and frankly discussing living her entire dating life on camera,” iHeartRadio said in a press release. “Leviss will aspire to inspire, bring awareness to mental health issues and challenge the stigma surrounding treatment. Every topic is on the table with Rachel confronting her truths, exposing secrets and drawing strength from her continued transformations.”
After 65 episodes, Leviss chose to step away from the show in October 2024.
“I would like to thank my team and partnership with iHeart,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “A special thanks to all the incredible guests who came on to share their expertise. Most importantly, I would like to thank everyone who gave the podcast a listen and hopefully had a positive experience.”
Rachel Leviss has found love with Jason Boucher. After her infamous affair with Vanderpump Rules’ Tom Sandoval in 2023 and a short-lived romance with Matthew Dunn, Levis shared in October 2024 that she was in a healthy relationship with a “normal guy.” “It’s very healthy and he’s very normal,” Leviss revealed on an episode of […]
What Does Rachel Leviss’ Friend Group Look Like?
In August 2024, Rachel Leviss acknowledged that building a new social circle as an adult can be difficult. Fortunately, she found a great group of friends through yoga.
“There’s just so much love there and it’s so easy to get along with everybody. [It’s] so drama-free and everyone has just been super welcoming,” she told Us. “This is how it should be like. It should be healthy friendships. It shouldn’t really be people tearing each other down in order to get power over one another. I feel like I was in that dynamic and that dysfunctional friend group for so long that that did feel normal to me. Now I have these new friends that have been friends for years and they have such a close connection.”
At the event, the Prince and Princess of Wales exuded poise and coordination on the red carpet, with experts revealing that the future king took a more protective stance due to the ongoing scandal plaguing the monarchy.
A lip reader has also revealed the three-word warning Prince William gave Kate Middleton during a sweet moment at the ceremony.
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Prince William And Kate Middleton Turned Heads At The 2026 BAFTAs
William and Kate made an unexpected appearance at the 2026 BAFTAs on Sunday evening, drawing immediate attention as they stepped onto the red carpet at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
The outing marked their first joint engagement since the recent arrest of the former Duke of York, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, placing renewed scrutiny on the royal family.
Despite the tense backdrop, Prince William appeared composed as he accompanied Princess Kate into the ceremony, even brushing off a heckler who shouted a question asking if “the monarchy was in peril.”
Observers noted that the future king seemed particularly attentive to his wife throughout the evening, adopting what experts described as a subtly protective stance.
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For the evening, Kate turned heads in a flowing lilac chiffon gown by Gucci, cinched with a burgundy velvet belt, while William coordinated in a burgundy tuxedo.
The couple smiled for photographers and waved to well-wishers, though brief whispers exchanged between them caught public interest.
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Lip Reader Reveals The Future King’s Three-Word Warning To The Princess Of Wales As They Entered The Venue
According to The Mirror, lip reader Jeremy Freeman revealed that Kate encouraged her husband to “look at the people!” while on the red carpet.
William, on the other hand, reminded her to mind her step as they entered the venue, giving her a three-word notice, “watch your step.”
Body language analyst Judi James also observed that the pair projected polished confidence but hinted there were “subtle signs of suppressed or masked tension.”
“Their arms hang freely at their sides to suggest assertive confidence, but William’s right hand appears to show some tension and fiddling of the fingers,” she noted. “His hair and beard have been trimmed closer than usual in a more fashionable look.”
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Prince William Revealed He Was Not In A ‘Calm’ State At The Event
Despite the apparent tension in the air, body language expert James concluded that the Waleses carried themselves with poise, effectively matching and even rivaling the Hollywood elite at the BAFTAs.
During conversations inside the ceremony, William reportedly alluded to feeling less than “calm” recently, admitting he had postponed watching the emotional drama “Hamnet” due to his current state of mind.
His wife, Kate, however, revealed she had viewed the film the night before and had been moved to tears by its portrayal of grief and loss.
The princess praised the cinematography, music, and the film’s “presentation of intergenerational grief,” joking that watching it before the awards had left her with “very puffy eyes.”
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Prince William Presented The BAFTA Fellowship At The Prestigious Event
William, in his role as President of BAFTA, presented the BAFTA Fellowship to Dame Donna Langley, praising her profound influence on modern cinema.
He highlighted her dedication to championing British talent, promoting inclusion, and creating pathways for women and emerging creatives in the screen industries.
The future king described Langley as “a tireless advocate for British talent abroad,” noting that her work ensures storytellers and performers are celebrated worldwide.
He added, “Our creative industries are one of this country’s greatest strengths, and I will continue to celebrate and support the talent that makes them shine globally in my role as President of BAFTA.”
A tribute video featuring colleagues’ accolades preceded Dame Donna taking the stage to accept the award and deliver her speech, cementing her status as a leading force in the film industry.
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Prince William And Kate’s Joint 2026 BAFTA Appearance Was Their First Since 2023
Although William and Kate have long been supporters of the BAFTAs, this marked their first joint attendance since 2023.
They skipped last year’s ceremony, and William attended solo in 2024, expressing regret that Kate could not join due to her cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Their outing comes amid heightened attention following the arrest of Andrew on Thursday, February 19.
The 66-year-old was taken into custody at Wood Farm, his current residence on the Sandringham estate, after surrendering his Royal Lodge home and being stripped of his titles last fall.
Andrew is under investigation for suspected misconduct in public office, connected to his email correspondence with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was held by police for approximately 11 hours before being photographed leaving the station.
King Charles is the only senior royal to publicly comment on the matter, releasing a statement expressing his “deepest concern” while emphasizing that the investigation must follow “a full, fair and proper process” conducted by the appropriate authorities.
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4 Years and 2 Sequels Later, Hulu’s Sci-Fi Franchise Saving Hit Returns to Streaming Charts
The sci-fi genre has grown by leaps, bounds, and subgenres over the last century. It often feels as though directors and screenwriters are constantly coming up with new universes, situations, characters, weapons, and gadgets that make the ones that came before more obsolete, with a plethora of fresh ideas always on the ready. In 1987, one of these universes was dreamt up when filmmaker Joel McTiernan paired with writing siblings Jim and John Thomas for the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led Predator. The idea of humans clashing with aliens wasn’t a new one, but the way the creative team filled out the story, molded their characters, and crafted their antagonist certainly was.
Since then, audiences have been treated to a multitude of stories within the Predator universe and have even watched the universe’s most talented hunter take on a foe worthy of its time in two Alien vs. Predator movies. Most recently, frequent franchise helmer Dan Trachtenberg took fans on a brand-new kind of journey that put the Predator (also known as Yautja) in the hot seat as an incredibly vulnerable target on a wildly dangerous planet in Predator: Badlands. After knocking it out of the park for Disney at the global box office, the Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi-fronted film has been back in headlines over the last week thanks to its monstrous takeover of Hulu.
‘Predator: Badlands’ Predecessor Is Staking Its Streaming Claim
Breaking the record previously held by its predecessor, Prey, Predator: Badlands now holds the bragging rights of being the streamer’s number one film premiere after earning nearly 9 million views during its first five days on the platform. But now, Prey is making a comeback to assert its claim, as FlixPatrol shows the title is climbing Hulu’s global Top 10. Right now, Prey is holding down the third spot on the sought-after list, clocking in just behind Carlos Saldanha’s 2011 animated flick, Rio, and Predator: Badlands. With all eyes hooked on where Trachtenberg previously took the franchise, we’d be surprised if the director’s other recent release, the adult animated and blood-filled feature, Predator: Killer of Killers, didn’t make an appearance in the upcoming days.
While Predator fans were lucky to have two movies from the franchise come out in just one year, the waiting game now starts over as we patiently hang on to hear what Trachtenberg has up his sleeves next. For now, head over to Hulu to stream both Prey and Predator: Badlands as well as Predator: Killer of Killers.
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August 5, 2022
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Several of Robert Carradine‘s former co-stars are sharing heartfelt tributes following his passing. Among those honoring his legacy are his “Lizzie McGuire” castmates, Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas.
Robert Carradine, the beloved veteran actor best known for his roles in the Disney sitcom and “Revenge of the Nerds,” reportedly died by suicide following a years-long battle with bipolar disorder at the age of 71.
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Hilary Duff And Jake Thomas Pay Tribute To Robert Carradine Following His Death
Duff, who portrayed Carradine’s on-screen daughter, Lizzie, took to Instagram to express her profound grief over the tragic loss.
“This one hurts. It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend,” Duff shared. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family, and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents.”
Duff explained how grateful she was to have worked with the iconic actor. “I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him,” she wrote.
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Other ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Stars Pay Their Respects To Robert Carradine After Learning He Died
Duff wasn’t the only Disney alum to speak out after learning of Carradine’s passing. Thomas, who played Duff’s fictional brother and Carradine’s on-screen son, also paid tribute to the actor with an emotional tribute.
“My heart hurts today. I was fortunate to know Bobby for most my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet. Funny, pragmatic, sometimes cranky, always a little eccentric,” he wrote.
Thomas called Carradine his “family” before sharing that he has many “fond memories” with the actor.
“Good moments, challenging moments, and lots of laughs between. I looked up to him growing up. And later in life, I came to realize he thought I was pretty neat, too. So I guess I was doing something right in his eyes,” he wrote.
“Rest easy, Bobby. Love you, ‘Jaker,’” he finished.
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Robert Carradine Reportedly Died By Suicide After A Years-Long Battle With Bipolar Disorder
According to NBC News, Carradine’s brother and manager, Keith Carradine, confirmed in a statement that the legendary actor had “succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for almost 20 years.”
Born in March 1954 in Los Angeles, Carradine was a prominent member of the prolific Carradine acting dynasty. In addition to the credits mentioned above, Carradine appeared in “The Long Riders,” “The Big Red One,” and “Wavelength.”
Carradine’s daughter shared an image on Instagram, reflecting on her father’s death.
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“My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am, who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, is gone,” she wrote. “If you knew my dad, you know he’s the guy that’s always there. Invite him to dinner? He’s in. Kid’s Little League game in Simi Valley, just tell him what time.”
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Social Media Users React To The Actor’s Death
News of Carradine’s passing has triggered a massive outpouring of grief across social media, with fans banding together to offer condolences and celebrate his legacy.
“This is so sad,” someone wrote on Reddit, mentioning how “trapped” Carradine might’ve felt after struggling for so long.
“Man, this one hurts,” another said. “For an entire generation, he was the ultimate underdog icon as Lewis Skolnick, and for the next generation, he was the quintessential goofy dad on Lizzie McGuire. RIP to an absolute legend.”
“F-ck. Not today, man,” another Redditor shared. “Revenge of the Nerds came out the year I was born, but was huge for a geeky autistic kid growing up in a world that didn’t make sense. 71 is a good run, if life leaves you, but knowing he chose to leave life. It’s just not what I’m ready to deal with today. RIP nerd.”
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An NFL Player Reportedly Died By Suicide In February 2026
Police said that they found Moore deceased in a garage in his hometown of New Albany, Indiana.
Several high-profile NFL stars, including Hollywood Brown, Maxx Crosby, and Kyler Murray, voiced their heartbreak over the sudden loss.
The NFL Players Association also issued a statement, encouraging players to seek support when needed.
“Please know that support is always within reach,” the statement read. “Check on your teammates and prioritize your mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, we encourage you to take advantage of the many confidential resources available to you through the NFLPA.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, immediate, free, confidential, and 24/7 help is available by calling or texting 988 in the United States.
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