It’s been a few months since it was first reported that Solo Leveling would be receiving a film adaptation. The speculation began when it was shared on social media that there were plans to give this South Korean WebToon the movie treatment. Now, there has been a major business update that could bring this anime project to fruition.

Solo Leveling is an anime series that first premiered in 2024 and currently has two seasons. It follows Sung Jinwoo (Aleks Le), an E-Rank hunter who’s seen as the weakest of all of humankind. But despite his lack of power, he still works in this field to help support his sister and his ill mother. After a near-death experience, he’s selected by the System to become a player, which grants him the ability to level up his powers, making him South Korea’s 10th S-Rank Hunter. Since the release of Seasons 1 and 2, the show has been highly praised and won “Anime of the Year” at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. And while there’s no word on whether Season 3 will enter production, there’s a chance that a film adaptation could still come to fruition.

In March 2026, Kadokawa issued a press release stating that it and Aniplex had formed ANIMEC, a joint venture between the two companies that embodies their “philosophy of delivering the charm of anime films to fans and contributing to the further development of the industry.” ANIMEC’s purpose is to distribute and promote anime films by working alongside the KADOKAWA Group and Sony Group, both of which are involved in the Solo Leveling anime: KADOKAWA is the Japanese publisher of the series, while the latter owns A-1 Pictures, the studio behind the anime adaptation. According to ScreenRant, ANIMEC has begun attaching itself to upcoming anime projects, such as Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend, setting the stage for this new venture to play a role in a potential Solo Leveling film release.

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What Could a ‘Solo Leveling’ Film Be About?

According to earlier reports, plans for a Solo Leveling film were made due to the success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Before these reports, Solo Leveling’s producer, Atsushi Kaneko, had been teasing what’s next for Sung Jinwoo if the anime were to continue, hinting at a personal cost for obtaining his power and that the protagonist’s “emotional and moral integrity will be challenged.” If the film were to follow the current trends in recent anime films, it’s most likely to adapt one or two story arcs. In this case, it would be the “Recruitment Arc,” where Season 2 ended, and the “Ahjin Guild Arc,” where Sung Jinwoo begins to create his own guild after rejecting invitations from established ones. It could also be possible that the “Double Dungeon Arc” could be featured in the film, as Sung Jinwoo returns to the Double Dungeon from Season 1, to learn more about the origins of his powers.

Solo Leveling‘s film adaptation has yet to announce a release date. In the meantime, you can stream Seasons 1 and 2 on Crunchyroll. Follow Collider for more updates.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is getting real about the last month of her life amid new domestic violence allegations and a custody dispute.

“The last 40 days felt like hell on earth,” the reality TV star, 31, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, alongside a video montage featuring candid moments from her life away from the cameras. “Through every panic attack I prayed for strength as I could feel my body breaking down and out from the distress of it all.”

Paul then evoked the Christian Jesus on Easter 2026, writing, “HE sent just that in various ways along with so many undeniable signs saying ‘I am with you’ which I can’t wait to share that part.”

“I’ve prayed since I was young and never strayed away because I believe he wants us to ask for help especially during our lowest points,” she continued. “However, instead of just asking I switched over to thanking him at the end of each day no matter how I felt.”

The video montage accompanying Paul’s candid social media caption featured the mom of three hunched over a toilet, showing what appeared to be a stress breakout on her face, Bible passages underlined and highlighted, texts from unnamed individuals sending her messages of support and encouragement and what looked like over-the-counter pain medication.

“He has risen and he is real,” she wrote over the beginning of the video. “I got chills today when I realized it’s been 40 days exactly today in this frantic state.”

Paul’s emotional post comes among a whirlwind of legal issues and reality TV setbacks after ex Dakota Mortensen accused her of domestic violence after an alleged February incident. Mortensen claimed in court documents that Paul “scratched” him and physically assaulted him during the alleged dispute, later claiming there were “two incidents of physical assault” at the hands of Paul.

Us Weekly later confirmed that authorities have opened a second investigation into the former couple, though no charges have been filed at the time of publication.

Paul has denied the allegations against her, alleging that Mortensen has actually been the abusive party. Mortensen, for his part, has denied Paul’s claims. According to documents obtained by Us on March 29, Mortensen was awarded temporary custody of the pair’s 2-year-old son, Ever, and a temporary restraining order against Paul. (Paul also shares son Ocean, 5, and daughter Indy, 8, with her ex-husband, Tate Paul.)

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Taylor Frankie Paul is continuing to speak out after her alleged domestic altercation with ex Dakota Mortensen. “Honestly it’s been a heavy time to see the headlines, especially during this time of The Bachelorette being released,” Taylor, 31, said on the Wednesday, March 18, episode of Good Morning America. “It’s supposed to be a really […]

In the wake of the domestic violence allegations and resurfaced video of a previous 2023 domestic incident involving Taylor and Mortensen — in which Taylor was seen physically assaulting and throwing chairs at Mortensen in the presence of her daughter — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 5 filming was paused and Taylor’s scheduled season of The Bachelorette was canceled.

Taylor later returned to social media, sharing behind-the-scenes moments with Ocean and Indy, including a video showing the mom singing in the shower while her daughter sang in front of a bathroom mirror.

“Just keep swimming… with some singing,” Paul wrote via Instagram on Saturday, April 4, alongside the video showing the reality TV star singing in the shower — fully clothed — as her daughter danced along.

Britney Spears appears to be enjoying her time with close friends in the wake of her recent DUI arrest.

“Fun afternoon with some old friends,” songwriter Diane Warren wrote via Instagram on Sunday, April 5, along with a bunny emoji in honor of Easter 2026.

Warren, 69, also shared a selfie featuring friends Spears, 44, and Saturday Night Live alum Molly Shannon, as well as Spears’ manager and longtime friend, Cade Hudson.

The pop star gave the camera the middle finger while posing with her friends and holding what appeared to be a cocktail, though it is unclear if the drink contained any alcohol. The singer wore a black hat, matching black sunglasses, black fingerless gloves, what appeared to be a white scarf and a burnt orange top.

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Spears was pulled over on March 4 after California Highway Patrol Ventura Communications Center received a report of a black BMW driving erratically at a high rate of speed on the 101 freeway. After authorities claimed the singer showed signs of impairment, she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of drugs and alcohol and booked into Ventura County Main Jail. The pop star was released three hours later.

Chemical tests are pending and the incident is still under investigation at the time of publication. Spears’ court date is currently scheduled for Monday, May 4.

“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” Spears’ rep told Us Weekly in a statement following the arrest. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”

The rep added that Spears had plans to spend time with her sons, Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19, whom she shares with ex-husband Kevin Federline, in the wake of her arrest. (Spears and Federline divorced in 2007 after three years of marriage. The singer moved on with Sam Asghari, whom she was married to from 2022 to 2023.)

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“Her boys are going to be spending time with her,” the statement continued. “Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being.”

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Spears was later seen posing alongside Preston in a rare photo on March 29. Preston gave a closed-mouth smile as he wrapped his arm around his mom’s shoulder.

On Friday, April 3, Us exclusively confirmed that Spears’ sons have started going by their mother’s world-famous last name. Preston and Jaydon, however, have not made any legal changes to their monikers.

Of all the different types of horror movies out there, those that focus on demonic possession have proven continually popular over the years. Regardless of whether one believes in the supernatural, the idea of a demonic entity or some kind of spirit entering one’s body is a frightening one. This kind of horror works because losing control of oneself is inherently scary, and when it’s a demon doing the possessing, chances are their reasons for taking control aren’t going to help the person in question.

Demonic possession movies are also notable for being popular throughout the world, with this kind of horror being mixed with various cultures and folklore, which keeps such films interesting and from feeling stale. It also shows that the idea of being possessed is an unsettling one on a global scale, with the following best possession movies—ranked below from worst to best—demonstrating the various ways this kind of supernatural terror has been portrayed in cinema. Possession horror movies and films about exorcisms aren’t going out of style anytime soon, and any time is the perfect time to dive into some of the best ones.

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‘Evil Dead’ (2013)

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If you want to read about good possession movies, you’re going to have to get used to seeing the films from the Evil Dead series keep popping up. Most of these are reliably scary and gross (well, Army of the Darkness aside, given that one is pretty much just a comedy), and 2013’s Evil Dead is no exception, with the Fede Álvarez-directed remake (of sorts) being especially grimy and graphic.

The premise here involves a young woman trying to kick a drug habit, which involves spending time in an isolated cabin with friends while going cold turkey. But this is an Evil Dead movie, so the cabin has some horrific stuff inside, and then people start behaving oddly, and then violence ensues. Like, it’s the usual sort of thing, but it gets especially intense and gory here, which makes it stand out, to some extent.

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‘Alucarda’ (1977)

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Alucarda is a deeply unstable and bizarre film, but that’s perhaps more of a feature than a bug. It’s about a young girl who goes to live in a convent following the deaths of both her parents, but then when she’s there, weird things keep happening, and the interactions she has with another girl who initially seems to be a friend grow in intensity, in more ways than one.

Eventually, Alucarda explodes into something borderline incomprehensible, but it’s a ride worth taking. It’s an odd and feverish sort of film in ways that feel unique, even among other horror movies that deal with psychological stuff and demonic possession. Even calling it just a demonic possession movie feels like underselling it, given Alucarda—despite its brief runtime—intends to be a good deal more, and arguably pulls it off, by and large.

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‘When Evil Lurks’ (2023)

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Though recent, When Evil Lurks already feels like it could be some kind of (minor) modern classic, because it’s at least bold enough to make a mark alongside so many other horror films released in recent years. Mostly, the plot here involves people in a small town reacting to the revelation that there is about to be some kind of demon born in their midst.

Evil does indeed lurk and affect their behavior, with the impending disaster creating a lot of dread that stands out, and is complemented by some more in-your-face horror elements, namely, a fair bit of grisly violence. When Evil Lurks doesn’t reinvent the brand of horror it explores, but it takes on the idea of demonic possession with style and confidence that make it easy to get wrapped up in.

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‘Saint Maud’ (2019)

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Saint Maud is a fairly slow film, but it’s slow with a purpose, working as a character study first and then a possession-related horror movie second. That might mean it’s not for everyone, but it’s still worth taking a chance on if you like supernatural horror, since if you give it the chance to get under your skin, it probably will.

Given it’s simple and also pretty short, it’s best not to go into too much depth about the plot of Saint Maud, but broadly, it centers on a young woman working as a carer for an older woman. Gradually, the younger woman unravels, and then things get gradually more horrific and surreal. It’s odd, but it is also effective, and it works well as a stripped-back and psychological sort of horror film.

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‘The Blackcoat’s Daughter’ (2015)

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Before he directed one of 2024’s best thrillers (Longlegs), Osgood Perkins made The Blackcoat’s Daughter, which centers on young women in the same manner that so many solid demonic possession movies seem to do. Both are isolated during winter break, and this makes them extra vulnerable to some sort of dangerous spirit that preys on them and ensures that both their lives start to fall apart.

It’s another slow and offbeat sort of horror movie, too, but it’s effectively cold and desolate, using its setting and aesthetics to add immensely to the scare factor already present in such a premise. The Blackcoat’s Daughter ends up doing quite a lot, as a film, with relatively little by way of narrative and scale. It’s intimate, intense, and eerie, and also served as a promising sign of greater things to come for its director.

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‘Evil Dead Rise’ (2023)

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While it’s not the best movie to carry the Evil Dead name, Evil Dead Rise is still a good deal better than you’d expect it to be, and an arguable improvement on the other non-Sam Raimi Evil Dead movie from 2013. Rather than a cabin in the woods, Evil Dead Rise mixes things up by taking place largely inside an apartment complex, which proves to be often just as claustrophobic as a cabin would.

There are people getting possessed, jump scares, and some sequences of very gnarly violence and bloodshed; all things you’d expect from an Evil Dead movie that isn’t Army of Darkness. Evil Dead Rise keeps things simple but ultimately satisfies, feeling so familiar and satisfying that it’s the closest a demonic possession movie will probably ever come to being like a warm hug.

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‘Immaculate’ (2024)

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Plenty of movies about demonic possession also happen to be movies that deal with religious themes, and Immaculate belongs in such a camp. It’s about possession, and it also deals with religious horror pretty full-on, given it’s mostly set in a convent in Italy, with the main characters being the nuns who live there.

The central character is a newcomer to said convent, and while there, unusual things keep happening to her and around her, eventually suggesting that something fishy is going on within this isolated and seemingly peaceful countryside location. The premise of Immaculate is one that very easily gives way to horror of a particular flavor, meaning it’s hard to praise the film necessarily for being original. Then again, some conventions often get followed when it comes to movies about demonic possession, and at least Immaculate follows such conventions, perhaps not immaculately, but fairly well.

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‘Event Horizon’ (1997)

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Demonic possessions alongside religious horror? That can be fairly expected stuff. But a demonic possession movie with a sci-fi spin? That’s something more novel, and a big reason why Event Horizon – despite its flaws – proves so memorable. It’s set in the future and in space, following astronauts as they travel to a ship that went missing several years earlier.

Uncovering what made it disappear leads to some unsettling discoveries, with Event Horizon being at its best when it’s at its most brazen. Some parts are genuinely quite shocking, and there’s a certain creative spark to the whole thing; a thrill in seeing this kind of horror take place in such a setting. Other parts of Event Horizon don’t work quite as well, but it’s an ambitious movie – and a minor cult classic of sorts – where the strengths outweigh the weaknesses.

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‘Constantine’ (2005)

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Constantine, like Event Horizon, also earns some points for being a unique take on demonic possession-related horror. This Keanu Reeves-starring movie also works as a fantasy/action flick, and technically counts as a superhero movie of sorts, too, as it follows a man who’s able to travel between Hell and Earth while also having the ability to battle demons.

It’s fairly mild as far as demonic possession movies go, watering things down enough to make it broadly appealing—and only slightly scary—to not alienate those more interested in seeing a Keanu Reeves action movie. Constantine‘s a film that’s become a little more appreciated as time has gone on, being perhaps a little too young to be a full-on cult classic in the traditional sense, but certainly feeling as though it’s on its way to attaining such a label.

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‘Late Night with the Devil’ (2023)

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While it wasn’t the first movie to combine a found footage format with demonic possession-related horror, Late Night with the Devil does have enough novelty to its presentation to be a distinctive viewing experience. The premise is nice and simple, being about a late-night talk show that has various guests related to paranormal activities on one night, which eventually leads to genuine terror and possible possessions.

Late Night with the Devil is one of the more exciting and interesting horror movies of the 2020s so far, not hitting it out of the park entirely but taking enough risks that pay off to make it an engaging and memorable watch. It does a great deal with a modest budget and a confined setting, and has an approach that makes it more than worthwhile for anyone who feels a bit burnt out by films about demonic possession and/or the found footage sub-genre.

Lisa Kudrow is opening up about a surprising and somewhat painful chapter from her time on one of television’s biggest shows. 

While “Friends” turned its cast into global stars, Kudrow now reveals that her experience behind the scenes didn’t always match the show’s massive success. 

In a recent interview, she reflected on feeling overlooked compared to her castmates, sharing how her career trajectory differed and how those early perceptions shaped her journey long after the sitcom ended.

Lisa Kudrow Says She Felt Overlooked During ‘Friends’ Fame

Lisa Kudrow didn’t mince words when describing how she believed she was viewed during the height of “Friends.”

While appearing alongside Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer, she felt she stood on the sidelines in terms of attention and opportunities.

‘Nobody cared about me,’ Kudrow told The Independent during an interview, pointing to a perception that followed her even within her own professional circle. 

She revealed that parts of her talent agency even referred to her as “the sixth Friend,” suggesting she was seen as less marketable than her co-stars.

As the show exploded in popularity, especially from its second season onward, many of her castmates began landing high-profile film roles. 

Kudrow, however, didn’t feel the same doors were opening for her, leaving her questioning her place in the industry despite being part of a cultural phenomenon.

Kudrow Says There Was ‘No Vision’ For Her Career Early On

Despite starring in one of the biggest sitcoms of all time, Lisa Kudrow said she felt there was little belief in her long-term potential. 

According to her, the industry didn’t quite know what to do with her.

“There was no vision for me, and no expectations about the kind of career I could have,” she said, adding, “There was just, like, ‘Boy, is she lucky she got on that show.’”

Before gaining traction in film, Kudrow mostly found herself taking on smaller roles. She appeared in low-budget projects like “Clockwatchers” and had supporting parts in films such as “Mother.”

Still, she appreciated the experiences, recalling how meaningful it was to work alongside actors like Parker Posey, Toni Collette, and Albert Brooks.

Her breakthrough moment came with the 1999 comedy “Analyze This,” where she starred alongside Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal. 

That role marked a turning point. “That’s when the agents and business people started circling, wanting to put me in romantic comedies and things,” she said.

However, she admitted she didn’t believe that direction suited her, noting she didn’t see herself as “adorable” enough for those roles.

Lisa Kudrow Addresses Contract Negotiation Rumors And Fallout

Kudrow also revisited long-standing rumors about her role in the cast’s historic salary negotiations. 

Ahead of season three, the “Friends” cast banded together to demand equal pay, eventually securing massive raises that reached $1 million per episode in later seasons.

However, the 62-year-old said speculation that she led the effort may have backfired professionally. 

“I absolutely was not the ringleader,” Kudrow told the outlet, adding, “And that was reported, and it wasn’t true. My team were very angry about that.”

She explained that her agency viewed the rumor as damaging, even though the outcome benefited everyone involved, including the agents themselves. 

The narrative, she said, was used almost as a cautionary tale within the industry.

Kudrow admitted she initially thought the situation might reflect positively on her. “But my team were like, ‘No, this is not good! We’re furious that they’re saying this about you,’” she explained. 

Kudrow Reflects On Playing Phoebe And Breaking The ‘Ditz’ Label

Beyond industry perceptions, Lisa Kudrow also addressed how her iconic character Phoebe Buffay shaped how audiences saw her. 

In another chat with Interview Magazine, the Hollywood star explained that while Phoebe became a fan favorite, the role required significant effort to develop.

“At first, Phoebe was very, very far from me. It took a lot of work to justify the things she would say and do. Not in an irritating way — it was fun,” the actress said.

Over time, however, the character began to influence her personally. “Over the course of 10 years, a little bit of her came into me,” Kudrow continued, explaining that she even explored spirituality to better understand Phoebe’s mindset.

She also pushed back against the idea that she only played “ditzes,” noting how that label reflected outdated thinking.

“In 1994, it was like, ‘I love her. She’s such a ditz.’ And it’s like, yeah, OK, that was what a ditz was to us. Someone who wasn’t toeing the line,’ she said, making it clear she no longer views the character in that light.

Lisa Kudrow Returns To ‘The Comeback’ With A Familiar Storyline

Today, Kudrow is revisiting themes that mirror her own Hollywood journey through her HBO series “The Comeback.”

The show, which she co-created with Michael Patrick King, follows Valerie Cherish, a struggling actress attempting to regain relevance.

The series first aired in 2005, shortly after “Friends” ended, but didn’t return until nearly a decade later in 2014. 

Now, it’s back once more for a third and final season, continuing Valerie’s ongoing battle to reclaim her place in the spotlight.

Rulla Nehme Pontarelli “certainly did not” think that her marriage to Brian Pontarelli would be a story line on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.

Rulla made her debut during the new Bravo show’s second episode, which aired on Sunday, April 2, and discussions about her drama with Jo-Ellen Tiberi were immediately on the table.

“Jo-Ellen and I have definitely had ups and downs,” Rulla said in a confessional. “She is a rep in the beauty business. My husband, Brian, and I know a lot of people in the industry. She comes across as friendly, bubbly, but that’s not always the truth.”

During a lunch with Liz McGraw and Kelsey Swanson, Rulla claimed Jo-Ellen was talking about her, and Liz explained during her confessional that there are rumors “all around Rhode Island” that Brian has “a mistress.”

What apparently happened was Liz heard of “photos online” that showed Brian with another woman. Liz put Rulla in touch with Jo-Ellen, who “happened to see them.”

“At first, I thought that Jo-Ellen was trying to be supportive and help me because that’s what it sounded like,” Rulla claimed in her confessional. “Until I learned that she had shared the pictures with the whole group and was running her mouth around town about it.”

Rulla claimed that Brian was seeing this alleged other woman in summer 2024, but it had come to an end. Liz alluded to something still going on involving Brian.

“It’s pretty out there that Brian is still doing his thing with this woman,” Liz claimed in her confessional. “If Rulla chooses to not acknowledge what’s really going on and live in that land of delusion. I’m sorry, Elizabeth is allergic to bulls***.”

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Elsewhere in the episode, Jo-Ellen explained her side of the story, claiming she’s getting the “brunt of the blame” from Rulla after Brian’s affair. “I shared a picture that the mistress posted on the internet,” Jo-Ellen said, alleging that Rulla and Brian tried to get her fired after the fact — but it seems a further discussion on that point will be coming later in the season.

Both Jo-Ellen and Rulla discussed how this drama impacts the rest of the season during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

“What happened to Rulla is really unfortunate. It’s not a secret, I’m not a fan of Rulla’s husband. I don’t think he’s a great person, and I think she is,” Jo-Ellen told Us. “I think she’s a really smart, brilliant, beautiful woman who doesn’t deserve some of the things that he put her through.”

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Rulla, meanwhile, does not think Jo-Ellen is really on her side.

“I know that if you ask anyone in Rhode Island, those people who actually know maybe Jo-Ellen in her past and her practices and her character, I think they would agree that she’s not the most credible, not the most authentic source,” Rulla claimed. “When she just continued to kind of push harder and bring more to the group and bring more to the state and the city that she lives in, I just thought to myself, ‘What is her objective here?’”

New episodes of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island premiere on Bravo on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET and stream via Peacock the next day.

UConn men’s basketball head coach Dan Hurley is sticking with his school, offering women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma words of encouragement amid his Final Four drama.

“Obviously, I’ve had a negative influence on Geno,” Hurley joked in a Saturday, April 4, press conference, referring to his own hot-headed reputation. “And it’s crazy, because Geno’s helped me so much.”

He continued, “The way he handled the whole thing, such a stand-up guy, with the way he handled it with the statement, and he’s one of the classiest people.”

Hurley — who was speaking after his team defeated Illinois in the Final Four to advance to the national championship game — raised some eyebrows himself after his team’s epic comeback against Duke in the Elite Eight on March 29.

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After UConn guard Braylon Mullins hit an improbable three-pointer in the final seconds of that Elite Eight matchup (giving the Huskies the lead and eventual win), Hurley was seen staring down and headbutting a referee on the sideline. There was no discipline given to Hurley or the team at the time.

Less than a week later, Auriemma got into a brief postgame scuffle with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley after his Friday, April 3, Final Four loss to the Gamecocks. After the 62-48 loss, he shared some tense words with Staley on his way to the locker room.

The two legendary coaches were quickly separated after the explosive incident, while Staley continued to chirp at Auriemma as he made his way off the court.

“I will beat Geno’s a**,” Staley said, according to a video on social media.

On Saturday April 4, Auriemma released a statement apologizing to the South Carolina “staff and the team.”

“There’s no excuse for how I handled the end of the game vs. South Carolina,” Auriemma said in a statement shared via X. “It’s unlike what I do and what our standard is here at Connecticut.

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He continued, “I want to apologize to the staff and the team at South Carolina. It was uncalled for in how I reacted. The story should be how well South Carolina played, and I don’t want my actions to detract from that. I’ve had a great relationship with their staff, and I sincerely want to apologize to them.”

Hurley praised Auriemma’s statement and said he deserved the “benefit of the doubt.”

“And if anyone should get the benefit of the doubt, in a world of sports, it’s Geno Auriemma,” Hurley said. “Because he’s one of the most authentic, genuine, great people you’ll ever meet in your life.”

President Donald Trump shared an unprecedented Easter 2026 message amid the country’s ongoing war in Iran and online rumors the Commander-in-Chief is in poor health.

“Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran,” Trump, 79, posted via his social media platform Truth Social on Sunday, April 5. “There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F***in’ Straight, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”

The president concluded, “Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

Hollywood A-listers, political pundits, former Trump allies and voters alike took to social media to respond to the president’s post, including country music singer Maren Morris.

“Invoke the 25th already,” she wrote over a screenshot of the president’s social media post.

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“On Easter morning, this is what President Trump posted,” former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a staunch MAGA supporter, shared via X. “Everyone in his administration that claims to be a Christian needs to fall on their knees and beg forgiveness from God and stop worshiping the President and intervene in Trump’s madness. I know all of you and him and he has gone insane, and all of you are complicit. I’m not defending Iran but let’s be honest about all of this.”

Trump’s unorthodox Easter morning message comes in the wake of swirling online rumors regarding his health. Over Easter weekend, unfounded and uncorroborated claims Trump was transported to Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, permeated online.

The rumors became so prominent, the White House was forced to issue a social media response.

“Deranged liberals cook up insane conspiracy theories when @POTUS goes 12 hours without speaking to press,” the administration’s rapid response account wrote via X on Saturday, April 4. “(They said nothing when [former president Joe] Biden routinely went 12 days without speaking to press). Fear not! President Trump literally never stops working.”

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Adding fuel to the health allegations, Trump reportedly skipped the Easter masses he was scheduled to attend on Sunday. Instead, the president took a so-called “tour” of Washington, D.C. before returning to the White House. A “full lid,” meaning no additional press engagements or public appearances will take place for the president, was later announced at 12:22 p.m. EST.

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The president also reportedly visited his Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia.

Prior to Trump’s “tour,” the president was last seen on Wednesday, April 1, during his national address discussing the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran. In the address, the president attempted to distance himself from rising oil prices while denouncing NATO and the U.S. allies’ refusal to engage in the ongoing conflict.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott confirmed his breakup from ex-fiancée Sarah Jane Ramos in custody documents, Us Weekly can exclusively report.

Prescott, 32, filed a legal petition in Texas on March 17 to ensure “the best interest” of his and Ramos’ daughters: Margaret Jane “MJ”, 2, and Aurora, 11 months.

“The parents of the children are separated. The appointment of the parents as joint managing conservators would be in the best interest of the children,” court documents obtained by Us on Sunday, April 5, read. “It is in the best interest of the children that [Prescott and Ramos] be appointed joint managing conservators of the children.”

Prescott and Ramos, 32, started dating in 2023 and got engaged in October 2024 months after welcoming MJ that February. The pair, who welcomed Aurora in May 2025, called off their engagement one year later.

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“There wasn’t any rockiness in the lead-up, and there was no big argument or blow up,” Ramos’ rep told People last month. “It was a mutual decision.”

While neither Prescott nor Ramos have further detailed what led to their broken engagement, the pro athlete is taking precautions for MJ and Aurora’s benefits with his court filing.

According to the docs, Prescott requested that the court “make temporary orders” to ensure his daughters’ “safety and welfare” moving forward.

“[Prescott] prays that citation and notice issue as required by law and that the court enter its orders in accordance with the allegations contained in this petition,” the docs state. “[He] prays that the court, after notice and hearing, grant a temporary injunction enjoining [Ramos], in conformity with the allegations of this petition, from the acts set forth while this case is pending. [Prescott also] prays for general relief.”

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Per the order, Ramos would be required to preserve any documents or electronic data relevant to the case. She and Prescott will also be unable to remove MJ and Aurora from Texas without the other’s written permission. The Cowboys star is also asking that the exes avoid any communication involving “vulgar, profane, obscene or indecent language.”

The order, however, doesn’t make stipulations about Prescott and Ramos occupying their once-joint home or spending money for “reasonable and necessary living expenses.”

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Prescott and Ramos have 30 days after the motion was filed to produce documentation about their resources and the ability to pay child support.

“The parties are encouraged to settle their disputes amicably without court intervention,” the docs conclude. “The parties are encouraged to use alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to resolve conflicts that may arise in this lawsuit.”

Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Prescott and Ramos for comment.