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“Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” is officially moving forward with production on its upcoming seventh season. However, franchise cast member Mary Cosby has not rejoined filming following the recent death of her son, Robert Cosby Jr.
It was previously announced that filming for the forthcoming season was delayed following Robert’s death on February 23, but Bravo cameras have once again picked back up.
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According to The Hollywood Reporter, production for season 7 of “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has now resumed, one week after cast member Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Jr., was found dead of an apparent drug overdose.
Per the outlet, Cosby is currently not filming with the rest of the cast, and Bravo is said to be following her lead regarding when she is ready to return.
The sixth season of the show previously wrapped up in early February with the conclusion of the three-part reunion. “RHOSLC” generally films throughout the spring and summer, and typically airs during the fall season in September or October.
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Per TMZ, sources close to “RHOSLC” previously shared that Cosby will return to the popular reality series amid her grief as a way to maintain a sense of structure.
The outlet also reported that Cosby will commence filming at her own pace, and there is no pressure on her from production concerning the matter.
Per inside sources connected to the show, “RHOSLC” was set to begin shooting mere days after the 23-year-old’s death, but production was officially postponed.
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Additionally, sources also told the outlet that the death will likely be a “major storyline” on the show, as the show’s cast, Lisa Barlow, Meredith Marks, Angie Katsanavas, Heather Gay, Whitney Rose, and Bronwyn Newport, will likely react to the heartbreaking situation at some point during filming.
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After his death, it was reported that although Robert’s cause of death is currently unclear, the local police said they responded to a call of what early reports said was an overdose.
Sadly, upon arriving at the scene, they found Robert deceased. TMZ was the first to break the story of his passing.
Police said they responded to a call on the night of February 23 for a 23-year-old male due to a “full “arrest/medical emergency.” It was reported that fire and paramedics were also dispatched.
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In an Instagram post, Mary shared a message regarding the death of her son, who is also her only child.
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” Mary’s post began.
“Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.”
“Before we go, I want to send all my love and heartfelt condolences to Mary Cosby and her family after news broke yesterday about the tragic passing of Mary’s son Robert Jr.,” Cohen said on the show.
“This devastatingly sad news is every parent’s worst nightmare. My heart breaks for Mary. I will always appreciate getting a small window into the unconditional love between Mary and Robert Jr.,” he continued.
The Bravo boss went on to address Cosby’s parenting and her willingness to share her late son’s struggles with addiction with Bravo audiences.
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“Mary, you did such a good job,” Cohen said. “I know their bravery and their vulnerability in sharing their story has helped and will continue to help countless people who are struggling. Rest in peace, Robert Jr., and thanks.”
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Kylie Jenner might be staging an intervention for her brand Sprinter … because it seems she’s trading vodka seltzers for nutritional shakes in the company’s portfolio.
Here’s the deal … after fans began to speculate Jenner was breaking up with the brand — which launched almost exactly 2 years ago — the mogul came out and posted the brand’s logo onto her Instagram story, writing, “We’ve been working honey.” The company then scrubbed their social media.
Kylie doubled down on the mystery by dropping a video of her hand pouring a powdered substance into a water bottle and tagging Sprinter’s account.
While Kylie hasn’t officially said what she’s doing with the brand … we did some snooping and found the company has filed for a ton of trademarks in the last few weeks.
These trademarks cover numerous products including dietary and nutritional supplements, supplement shakes, supplement energy bars, vitamins … and several different kinds of powders for making energy drinks, sports beverages, non-alcoholic cocktail mixes.
Kylie’s obviously super health-conscious … so, it’s not surprising to see her take Sprinter away from the oversaturated market of vodka seltzers.
No word yet on when she might share the full details of her plan with the rest of the world … but, we know the news will surely get hearts racing faster than a 100-meter dash!
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While I have no qualms about railing on my landlord for taking over 18 months to replace the window in my master bedroom, I still try to keep some perspective despite the still-unfilled maintenance request. I rent from a large property management group that’s at the mercy of its various contractors, at least that’s the excuse, even though they’ll fire off a nasty email if I even think about sending the rent check an hour late. In 1990’s Pacific Heights, on the other hand, the dynamic is a little different and a lot more terrifying.
Here, a young couple purchases a house and does everything they can to make sure their new tenants feel right at home. That is, until their worst nightmare shows up looking for a rental unit and completely destroys their lives in the process. With their hands tied by the legal system, and with no clear or easy way to evict him, they’re stuck in a rental agreement they never wanted in the first place.

The setup for Pacific Heights is simple and escalates to the point of no return in no time. When we’re first introduced to Drake Goodman (Matthew Modine) and his pregnant fiancée Patty Palmer (Melanie Griffith), they’re wide-eyed, bushy-tailed, and maybe just a little too green to take on a project like the one they’ve sunk their entire savings into. They’ve purchased a beautiful Victorian house in Pacific Heights with plans to renovate into a rental property.
They rent the first unit to the Watanabe family (portrayed by Mako and Nobu McCarthy) without issue, and it’s the perfect setup. They get passive income from low-maintenance tenants and can continue renovations on the rest of the house unbothered. Their house-flipping dream quickly becomes a disaster when Carter Hayes (Michael Keaton) shows up to rent the other available unit, immediately raising more red flags than they can count.

Carter refuses a credit check but offers to pay the first six months’ rent via wire transfer. While Drake and Patty are still weighing the arrangement, Carter locks himself inside the apartment, changes the locks, and starts using power tools throughout the night, scaring off the Watanabes. Oh yeah, and he never pays them like he promised, so he’s living rent free.
Realizing they need legal action, they hire lawyer Stephanie MacDonald (Laurie Metcalf) to start the eviction process, which proves more complicated than they ever imagined. Drake’s attempts to force Carter out, like cutting the power and heat, only result in the police siding with Carter, who appears to be the innocent tenant with the tyrannical landlords. Further antagonized, Drake eventually comes to blows with the squatter, exactly what Carter planned all along.

Now slapped with a restraining order that legally prevents him from entering his own home, Drake has to find somewhere else to stay, further straining his relationship with Patty. They’re already drowning in legal fees on top of their original investment, and without Drake in the picture, Carter can finally zero in on Patty.
What really sells Pacific Heights is just how calculating Carter Hayes truly is, thanks to Michael Keaton. It’s clear from the beginning that he’s a con artist, but no one can quite pin down his endgame. He spends much of the film coming and going, locking himself in the apartment, infesting the house with roaches, and staring down Patty whenever she thinks she’s alone. Drake, rightfully losing his grip, wants to protect what’s his, but Carter has already anticipated his every move. Each attempt to remove him only makes his presence, both seen and unseen, more aggressive and menacing.

The suspense in Pacific Heights comes from knowing Drake and Patty are being systematically dismantled with almost no way to protect themselves from the squatter living inside their nest egg. As Carter’s motives slowly come into focus, we learn what he’s truly after, but by then it’s far too late for a clean resolution.

As of this writing, Pacific Heights is streaming for free on Tubi.
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“Below Deck” alum Emile Kotze claims producers portrayed him as “immature” and “sexually aggressive,” and now he’s taking them to court over it — but the producers say his suit should be tossed out because they’re protected under the First Amendment … TMZ has learned.
Emile filed a federal lawsuit in New York demanding $850 million in damages from NBCUniversal and the reality show producers.
Emile says he’s a South African citizen and professional yacht deckhand who was hired to be a star of the show in 2015 for Season 3, at the age of 23.
Emile claims he was told the show was like a documentary … only to find out it was a salacious reality TV drama. He claims he was essentially manipulated into embarrassing scenarios.
He claims producers pressured him into a fake romantic storyline with his castmate Raquel “Rocky” Dakota, encouraged heavy drinking, and orchestrated sexually charged encounters and humiliating pranks.
In addition, Emile claims the producers edited the footage in a “highly misleading manner to craft a false, defamatory portrayal” of him to make him “immature, incompetent, and sexually aggressive.”
Emile says he was blacklisted from the yachting industry after the show aired. He said the show caused him to suffer severe psychological trauma from the betrayal and public humiliation, claiming he was diagnosed with “PTSD, anxiety, and depression directly linked to the show experience.”
The producers scoff at the lawsuit … they say most of the claims were brought past the statute of limitations, and are “unsupported by any plausible factual allegations.” They also argue they have a First Amendment right to “shape and convey their creative works” through casting and editing, and they can’t use the courts to restrict their ability to do so.
Apple TV’s monumental sci-fi series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters returned to the streamer for Season 2, and to find out what fans are in store for this time around, Collider’s Steve Weintraub sat down with stars Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell, who both portray Army officer Lee Shaw. In this spoiler-free half of their conversation, the father and son duo discuss how Season 2 compares to Season 1, teasing what fans can expect this year.
After the revelations of Monarch Season 1, Legacy of Monsters Season 2 picks up with the fate of this organization, and the world as we know it, hanging in the balance. Our heroes, and their foes, reunite on Kong’s Skull Island, where long-buried secrets come to light, as well as a mysterious new village, and yet another mythical Titan surfaces from the sea. Here, the past and present collide, confusing the lines between friends, family, and enemies, as humans face off against a new threat.
Check out the full conversation in the video above, or the transcript below, where Kurt and Wyatt Russell discuss this “moving train,” and what we can expect from Wyatt’s spin-off series, producer Tory Tunnell describes as “punk rock.” The pair also jokes about Kurt Russell’s Super Bowl team-up with Wyatt’s Thunderbolts*‘s co-star Lewis Pullman, and brainstorm an all-star response to that collaboration.
COLLIDER: Gentlemen, I really want to start with thank you both for your work. I have really loved your work my entire life. And I’m really loving your work. I just want to say thanks.
KURT RUSSELL: Thank you. Steve.
WYATT RUSSELL: I love your work.
KURT RUSSELL: Go ahead and tear it apart now.
[Laughs] Season 2 is fantastic. It is just like an adrenaline shot. It’s nonstop. I hate doing the generic thing, but how would you compare Season 2 to Season 1?
WYATT RUSSELL: It’s a great question. Season 2 is more like a moving train. You’re on it, and you’re going, and it’s more linear in certain ways. Season 1 was like you’re finding your footing, you’re learning who these characters are, and that always presents an element of newness that just takes a minute to get going. Then, for me, in Season 2, you know these people, you know what their personalities are like, you know their dynamics, and you see it blossom. I enjoyed that about it. It felt easier for me.
KURT RUSSELL: A lot of things that presented questions in [Season] 1 would begin to be answered in [Season] 2. The first year was Alice goes down the rabbit hole, and we deal with it, and you meet this guy who’s part of it somehow. Season 2 is really, Grandma comes out, and what she found down the rabbit hole comes out. Now they’re dealing with something that also came out with Grandma.
I know that you are filming a spinoff series of Monarch this year. What can you tease people about it?
WYATT RUSSELL: I can tease that it’s going to be something that you’ve got absolutely no fucking clue what to expect. I think people are going to expect one thing and be like, “Holy shit, this is not what I expected.” It’ll go deeper into Lee’s experience after he came up, and being sort of put on ice, in 1982, and then what happens after that, and why he’s needed and the mission he goes on. I’m so excited about it. More excited about that than I’ve been excited about something in a very long time.
I’ve gotten the first episode, and it’s so well written. Joby Harold’s writing it, showrunning it. Having it come together the way it’s come together, I’m very excited and excited about exploring more of what this character becomes as you’ve seen him, an older version, that you see these experiences that he’s had that inform much more of what you’re going to continually be seeing in Monarch.
KURT RUSSELL: Which, in the first two seasons, we dropped a few things that inform that in a certain way.
I don’t want to drill down too much, because I know you can’t say too much, but have they told you, is it more like a Titan thing, or is it more like Cold War kind of stuff?
WYATT RUSSELL: It’s both, but in a way that… I don’t even know what I can talk about, so you guys figure that out later.
KURT RUSSELL: Watch Collider! [Laughs]
WYATT RUSSELL: But it’s so well integrated into both of those things, the way that they’ve dealt with and are dealing with their hand on how they infused monsters and infused the world of the MonsterVerse into a very, very, very human story, a la Monarch. It’s a little bit simpler because it’s less people. It’s less focused on a past and more focused on a present experience, mission, goal. But Joby has fused these elements so, so, so well, and I’m just excited.
I will not pressure you anymore.
WYATT RUSSELL: I know. Sorry, I’m trying to give you a good answer.
No, I appreciate that.
KURT RUSSELL: It’s great. I’m with you. I think this is going to be really interesting.
This is how I know the show is doing very well, because if they’re willing to do a spinoff.
KURT RUSSELL: And there’s someplace to go.
I’m all in.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Spin-Off Series Is a Punk Rock Cold War Spy Thriller [Exclusive]
Kurt and Wyatt Russell weigh in on Lee Shaw’s next chapter.
I definitely have to ask the most important question, which is, you did a Super Bowl commercial, and you had Lewis Pullman as the person you’re training. Were you a little upset that it was Lewis being trained and not you?
WYATT RUSSELL: I called Lewis, and I was like, “What the fuck?” Nah, I’m kidding. I was so excited. I was like, “You’re doing Super Bowl commercial with my dad! You’re gonna have so much fun!”
KURT RUSSELL: He did. He asked me. He said, “What’s the story?” And I gave him a little thing. He said, “So who’s the guy?” I said, “Lewis Pullman.” He said, “Lewis Pullman? That’s great!”
WYATT RUSSELL: I was like, “Oh, my god, you’re gonna have so much fun.” Then I was like, “Well, now I’m going to have to do a commercial with Bill about, like, sleeping pills.” [Laughs] Something where it’s like you’re not getting enough sleep, and it’s me and Bill Pullman hocking sleeping pills.
It would actually be great if it were you and Bill, and Lewis and Kurt opposite you guys.
KURT RUSSELL: Anheuser-Busch, are you listening?
[Laughs] Just an idea.
WYATT RUSSELL: I love it.
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is available to stream on Apple TV+. Keep an eye out for the spoiler half of this conversation later this season.
November 16, 2023
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The first official trailer for Lanterns is quite the surprise, as it trades the cosmic scope of the Green Lantern comics for a more gritty, down-to-earth series. Instead of battling alien criminals, Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) are investigating a murder mystery. If it weren’t for Jordan brandishing his ring and using it to fly, alongside a shot of a Green Lantern costume, you could mistake this series for a new season of True Detective rather than a comic book adaptation. However, the end of the trailer features a nod to one of the most outlandish Green Lanterns from the comics.
While Stewart and Jordan are riding in a car, Stewart asks the older Lantern if he’s met any of the other members of the Green Lantern Corps. “I’m the only human there,” Jordan scoffs. “One of them’s a f***ing squirrel.” Comic fans will immediately clock this as a reference to Ch’p, a Green Lantern who’s actually a squirrel! Or rather, he’s an alien that looks like a squirrel. First appearing in Green Lantern #148 by Paul Kupperberg and Don Newton, Ch’p was recruited into the Green Lantern Corps to defend his homeworld of H’lven from invasion. He quickly became a fan favorite, and Lanterns hinting at his presence suggest the series could explore more of the cosmic elements of the Green Lantern mythos.
Lanterns won’t be the first time that Ch’p has been referenced in a DC project, or even shown up in one. He’s appeared in other Green Lantern movies, particularly Green Lantern: The Animated Series and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. The heroic squirrel’s biggest appearance to date is in DC League of Super-Pets, where he was voiced by none other than Andor‘s Diego Luna. This version of Ch’p was radically different: instead of wearing a Green Lantern ring, he gained the power of electricity due to a freak accident involving Krypto the Superdog (Dwayne Johnson).
Ch’p hasn’t been so lucky in the comics. During the Green Lantern: Mosaic miniseries, he was hit and killed by a truck (said truck was painted yellow, which was one of the few weaknesses of a Green Lantern ring at the time). While Ch’p would survive the cataclysmic events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, he’d later learn that his wife M’nn’e thought he was dead and ended up getting remarried to his best friend, D’ll. Perhaps his most gruesome death came in Injustice: Gods Among Us, which details a world where Superman slowly slips into tyranny. Ch’p is briefly able to hold off the Man of Steel until he gets a nail through the skull, courtesy of the Sinestro Corps. Here’s to hoping Lanterns keeps the furry little guy alive.
No evil shall escape their sight.
The Ch’p reference in Lanterns hints that the series could eventually veer into cosmic territory despite its grounded tone. Hal Jordan’s former partner turned arch nemesis Sinestro is set to appear in the series, played by Ulrich Thomsen. Given that Sinestro’s an alien with an enlarged head and pink skin, it’ll be hard to ground that in reality. Ch’p also isn’t the strangest being to wield a Green Lantern ring, as one Lantern, Mogo, is an entire planet. There’s also the matter of Guy Gardner (Nathan Fillion), who’s also set to appear in Lanterns. How will Gardner’s infuriatingly cocky attitude rub off on Jordan and Stewart?
Having a balance of cosmic and crime elements means that Lanterns is staying to the spirit of the Green Lantern comics, while also showcasing the unique approach that James Gunn and Peter Safran are taking with DC Studios. No character is too outlandish or off-limits, especially if it’s a talking squirrel with a ring that can create anything. If Lanterns is a success, there’s even the possibility that Ch’p could show up in a future season, and that would be TV worth watching.
Lanterns premieres on HBO Max in August.
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Chicago P.D.’s Jay Halstead and Hailey Upton returned to the Windy City during the high-stakes One Chicago crossover — but did they leave a couple?
Jesse Lee Soffer, who plays Halstead, and Tracy Spiridakos, who portrays Upton, exclusively told Us Weekly all about their “unfinished business” and the TV reunion that will definitely leave fans talking.
Warning: Spoilers below from season 13, episode 13 of Chicago P.D. and the One Chicago crossover.
Soffer, 41, explained to Us that during the Wednesday, March 4, crossover event, Halstead finds himself back in Chicago after traveling to Bolivia to work drug interdiction and chase cartel members.
When a case that Upton is working on, now as an FBI agent, “intersects” with Halstead’s work, it’s a “really big deal” for Halstead, who is “happy to see her and work side by side with her for a minute.”
Soffer told Us that before Halstead left during season 10 in 2022 of Chicago P.D. amid his marriage to Upton, he told her, “I’m coming back. I got to go do this. I gotta go, like, find myself, but I love you, and I’m coming back.”
However, he left “so abruptly that there was all this unfinished business” and it left a “void” in both of their lives.
“There’s a lot of like story to be mined from that,” the actor said, noting that the crossover gave Halstead an opportunity to see Upton face-to-face for the first time in years. (Spiridakos’ Upton left Chicago P.D. after season 11 in 2024 as a divorced woman.)

During the three-hour crossover episode, Upton crossed paths with Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. members as they all work to figure out what caused passengers of a plane headed for Chicago to die mysteriously.
Upton revealed to her former boss Hank Voight (Jason Beghe) that a drug trafficking case she was working on was tied to Halstead, which is why she decided to come to Chicago and not blow his cover in case he’d been compromised.
Halstead, meanwhile, showed up to help the team just in time to save Upton’s life from one of the assailants, who purchased drugs to make a toxin that would infect first responders he held responsible for the death of his family in a fire 25 years prior.
“There were so many times I wanted to reach out,” Halstead told Upton after they were out of harm’s way, but he just brushed him off.
At the end of the episode, Halstead and Upton — along with their former Intelligence Unit squad — eliminate the bad guy and save the city from an attack that would have killed even more people. They also manage to get an antidote to save the firefighters and paramedics who were exposed during the investigation.
Before Upton leaves the squad room, Halstead tries one more time to apologize for leaving her and seemingly giving up on them.
“I stayed to work this case because you were here,” he told her. Upton confessed, “I came here because you were here.”

Jesse Lee Soffer as Jay Halstead. George Burns Jr/NBC
Halstead then apologized for “all of it,” saying he was “sorry” he couldn’t find his way back to Chicago. “I’m sorry that I lost you.”
Upton replied, “I’m sorry too,” before inviting him out for a drink ahead of their respective departing flights. They exchanged a cheeky glance before leaving the office together.
“I think the bond that they had was a really, really strong one to begin with,” Spiridakos, 38, told Us of the TV duo. “They were partners for so long [and] had been through so much. The romantic part of their relationship came so much later.”
She noted that Upton was “hurt by how things ended between them” and that pain would not be “easily forgotten.”
Upton gave Halstead an olive branch with the drinks offer, with Spiridakos teasing that could eventually lead to more between them.
“I don’t know if it’s a new beginning, but I think it’s opened the door to have further conversations,” Spiridakos told Us. “That the end moment between them is like, ‘OK, I will accept a conversation.’ And that’s about as far as she can go.”
Spiridakos and Soffer both agreed that it’s not the end of Upton and Halstead’s story, assuming the One Chicago writers agree.
“I know we both would love to come back and play some more. If there’s more story to be had, we are here for it,” Spiridakos confirmed, with Soffer adding that he’s more than open to the possibility of more episodes for the former TV couple.
“Hell yeah,” Soffer said.
Only time will tell if fans will see the pair back together.
Chicago P.D. airs on NBC Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET.
This interview contains spoilers for the Vladimir finale.Leo Woodall is one of the most exciting new actors working today. From being a standout in the star-studded cast of The White Lotus Season 2 (the reason we have the iconic quote, “So you fuck your uncle?”) to appearing opposite Ambika Mod in the critically acclaimed romantic series One Day, he’s shown immense talent and range in the short half a decade since his first onscreen role. Vladimir, however, might be his most intriguing and impressive performance yet.
Woodall plays the titular role, acting as the object of the unnamed protagonist’s (Rachel Weisz) affection — and obsession — when he begins teaching at the same college as her. Somehow both deeply attentive and utterly clueless, the young professor struggles to juggle his course load, his own writing, and his relationship with his wife Cynthia (Jessica Henwick). There’s an immediate connection between him and the main character… or is there? Told from the (not always entirely truthful) protagonist’s perspective, the audience struggles to parse out the true nature of their relationship, giving Woodall the challenging exercise of constantly toeing the delicate line between reality and fantasy.
Collider got the chance to speak to Woodall about how he approached such a task. Throughout the conversation, he also discussed what it was like working with Weisz, the most difficult part of acting while chained to a chair, his character’s shocking fate in that wild finale, and more.
COLLIDER: You’re acting opposite a legend in Rachel Weisz. Do you remember the first project of hers you saw, or do you have a favorite?
LEO WOODALL: Ohh, I mean, everyone saw The Mummy. I loved her in About a Boy with Hugh Grant and Nicholas Holt. I also remember there was a spin-off of Jason Bourne with Jeremy Renner that she was in, and I loved that movie. I watched it, like, eight times, so I was very excited to work with her, and she did not disappoint. She’s wonderful.
I find it so funny that you’re both British people doing American accents. I’ve interviewed actors who have said that it’s hard not to slip into their native accent when they’re around people who also have it. Was that the case for you on this project?
WOODALL: Yeah, we didn’t ever speak to each other in American accents. In fact, we really leaned into our Britishisms when the camera wasn’t rolling. We don’t actually live that far from each other, so we had quite a lot to talk about and reminisce over — London and England and missing pubs, even though we shot in Toronto, which had some lovely pubs. We’d really celebrate our Britishness on set.
You do an amazing job with this character. He feels very real and authentic, but he’s also this enigma who’s very difficult to read. How do you balance creating a character who obviously has a life of his own, but is, in some ways, a fantasy that the main character is projecting onto?
WOODALL: Really good question. There were definitely moments where it was kind of my job as the actor to live in the space and go about my day. That’s what’s so funny about the show — she will interpret something so minute and turn it into something so important, and telling, and meaningful in her head. But then, when it came to the fantasy aspect, I had to lean into everything that she wants him to be.
I love that you mentioned that she reads into the littlest things. I feel like so much of the humor comes from that. The little jazz hands emoji, for example, and the debate about what that means had me laughing so much.
WOODALL: I swear, everybody has been through that moment where you read a text and you think, “What is this emoji? What are they telling me?” It’s so human and relatable.
In your mind, what was he trying to tell her with that?
WOODALL: I don’t know, actually. Even I don’t know. Sometimes, you just want to do something fun, and it doesn’t really have a meaning. The stakes are so much lower for him, but for her, every single syllable matters.
The show is very silly and wacky, but there are definitely some steamy scenes as well. Intimacy coordinators are a huge topic of conversation right now. Did you work with one on this show, and what was it like filming those fantasy moments?
WOODALL: Yeah, we did work with one, and she was great. I think we were all kind of on the same page in that Rachel and I felt very, very comfortable with each other very quickly, so luckily, we didn’t need someone to facilitate us too much in playing those scenes. Particularly towards the end of the series, with the spontaneity, passion, and instincts, we were both on the same page about how we wanted them to be really at play and not choreograph or pre-plan too much. We were both very open to each other and thoughtful about the other person’s feelings. It worked out well, and we aligned.
The show is really rooted in the protagonist’s perspective and the female gaze. I’m curious if you feel like the protagonist is objectifying Vladimir.
WOODALL: There’s no doubt that she fancies the pants off him. Whether that means she objectifies them, I don’t really know. I think what the show does quite well is that her fantasies about him and her infatuation with him come from quite a real and understandable place. It starts to spiral out of control, and she knows in her mind that she’s going a bit mad, but this woman feels like this man can do no wrong. It’s only towards the end that she starts to get a little frustrated with the lack of give from him, or she starts to get a bit sick of not having any answers. I don’t know how much she objectifies him — I think she just really fancies him.
When this show opened with your character chained to a chair, I knew I was in it for a wild ride, and then in that scene — when we see it in context with him drugged and stumbling around — it was somehow even crazier. What was it like shooting that sequence?
WOODALL: We shot that in two different parts. In Episode 1, she’s giving a monologue to the camera, and I’m in the background. That day was very early on in the shoot, and I just remember I really, really, really wanted to sneeze. I knew I was on camera as she was delivering this long monologue, and I was desperately trying to hold in the sneeze. It was very dusty in this cabin, and I knew it would ruin the take if this mysterious, unconscious man, chained to the chair in a slightly erotic way, suddenly sneezes. We had a real laugh about it. I think the chair could have been more comfortable, but they were very good about giving me breaks and making sure that when we weren’t rolling, I had at least one arm free.
That ending is crazy. The protagonist tells us that both John and Vladimir escaped the fire, but she’s also been known to not be the most truthful with the audience. Do you think that he actually makes it out?
WOODALL: I don’t know. I kind of love the idea that she takes some ownership in letting these two men perish. I mean, she wouldn’t be taking ownership of it because she’s lying and saying that they made it out, but I feel like she also knows that the audience knows that she lies sometimes. She tells some fibs. I think it’s really funny, the idea that they actually do perish — these two men who have caused so much anxiety and stress to this woman’s life. But I also think she’s a good woman, and she’s not about to let two people die, so that’s kind of where the ambiguity lies, which I think is fun.
If he were to make it out, what do you think his relationship with the protagonist and Cynthia looks like going forward?
WOODALL: Not great. I don’t think his life looks easy breezy. He has to come clean to his wife and explain himself as best he can, but it probably won’t be good enough, understandably. In terms of Rachel’s character, I don’t know, man. I feel like he finally showed his cards, and he showed how he feels about her, so I wouldn’t be that surprised if he goes a bit more on the offensive and causes trouble. It looks like she and John are maybe about to patch things up in their marriage and live a bit more harmoniously, so I wouldn’t be that surprised if Vladimir wants to fuck that all up.
I also really loved you on The White Lotus. I know Mike White tends to bring back an old character or two every season. Would you like your character to make a return? And if so, what do you think he would be up to?
WOODALL: I loved playing that character. Jack was one of those sort of career-changing roles for me. He was so much fun, and I’m so grateful to Mike White for that. If Mike calls, I think I would seriously consider it. It’s a very fun role, and it’s such a wonderful show. I’ve no idea what he’d be up to, though. I’d like to think he’d be on some path of revenge against Greg.
You have another project coming up that I’m really excited about with the Anthony Bourdain biopic. I’m curious what you can say about that.
WOODALL: I’m curious about what I can say about that, too. It’s a really fun movie. Matt Johnson is one of those directors who’s so spontaneous and loves living on the edge, which is right for a movie like this about Bourdain. Dominic Sessa does a wonderful job. That was another character where I got to really throw all kinds of paint at the wall. It was a really fun character to play. I haven’t seen it or any rushes of it, so I’m intrigued myself.
Vladimir is now streaming on Netflix.
March 5, 2026
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If you’re trying to achieve an effortlessly stylish look, the right jumpsuit can be your best friend. It’s basically a one-and-done look – you don’t have to try to match a top to a specific pair of pants, because it’s already done for you. Just add some accessories and you can be on your way, whether you’re headed to work, dinner with friends or a fun party.
Below, you’ll find a selection of expensive-looking jumpsuits that simplify your getting-ready routine. The best part? Each pick is beyond flattering. We focused on finding jumpsuits that have either a breezy, loose fit or draping in exactly the right places. Start shopping, because you need these in your spring wardrobe.
1. Our Favorite: Made of a silky soft, just-stretchy-enough material, this sleeveless jumpsuit is a versatile pick you can easily dress up or down. Ruching on the sides and a more flowy fit below the waist help hide any bloat.
2. Runner-Up: Between the flowy fit, smocked top and all-over animal print, this square neck jumpsuit is beyond flattering. The split legs also give it an easy, breezy feel that is just right for warmer days ahead.
3. Sporty Chic: Made of a thick scuba knit fabric, Scoop’s trendy jumpsuit is buttery soft and super comfortable. We love the little sporty details, like the high neck, cap sleeves and zip-up front that make this a casual option for everyday wear.
4. Refined Elegance: Going out somewhere special? Add a pair of your favorite heels and some sparkling jewelry to this wide-leg jumpsuit, and you’re dressed to impress. The crossover waist and adjustable tie belt conceal anything you’re trying to hide.
5. Flirty in Florals: While this floral jumpsuit has a more streamlined fit, strategic ruching at the waist and the wrap design keep it ultra flattering. The pretty floral print also helps keep any insecurities hidden.
6. Off-Duty Model: The chocolate brown color, mock neck top and dolman sleeves on Mango’s belted jumpsuit will leave you feeling like a supermodel. It flawlessly cinches your waist for an hourglass shape and features a very comfy, drapey fit.
7. Resort Chic: There’s something about this straight-leg jumpsuit that makes Us imagine ourselves on a tropical island. That said, the loose fit and drapey top can be styled a million different ways — even layered under a chunky sweater.
8. Bold Beauty: Looking to make a statement? Snag this unique striped jumpsuit in one of the six bold hues it comes in. There’s no waistband, so there’s it won’t highlight your tummy area, and the vertical stripes will help elongate your look.
9. Year-Round Winner: This long-sleeve jumpsuit offers enough coverage to keep you warm in cold weather, but is also lightweight enough for breezy summer days. The fabric is smooth and stretchy, with ruching and a looser fit that will never make you feel restricted.
10. Lightweight Linen: This square neck jumpsuit comes in at an impressively low price point (less than $70!) considering it’s made of 100% European linen. That means it’s lightweight, breezy and effortlessly chic, with a self-tie belt that allows you to accentuate your waist in a good way.
11. Casual and Cool: You’ll find so many different ways to style this strapless jumpsuit from Lulu’s. Jogger-style pants give it a casual feel, while the ruched strapless top elevates it enough to look fabulous with heels.
12. Rich Mom Vibes: This tie-neck jumpsuit is so flowy that, at first glance, it looks like it could be a maxi dress. The slightly oversized fit, elegant halter-style top and cool black-and-white print all make this a rich mom find.
13. 2-in-1 Style: Adjustable straps mean that you can choose to wear this printed number on its own or style it like overalls, layered over a tee. Plus, we love the pleated fabric at the waist for its forgiving look.
14. Everyday Basic: Simple and sleek, Zella’s wide-leg jumpsuit is bound to become your new go-to. The knit bodice has a built-in bra for added support, while the wide legs and draping at the waist keep it very flattering.
15. Boho Chic: While this boat neck jumpsuit has a loose and blousy boho-inspired style, it’s also undeniably elegant. The adjustable belt helps to define your shape, but it’s still draping in all the right spots.
16. Comfy But Cute: Made of 100% cotton, Quince’s smocked jumpsuit almost feels like you’re wearing sweatpants, yet it’s much too stylish to ever be confused for them. It’s easy, breezy and incredibly versatile.
17. $10 Find Alert: A wrap-style top and loose fit make this cropped pick a major win if you’re trying to hide your tummy. It’s a casual choice perfect for warmer weather, but the best part is the price, which comes in at just $10.
18. Little Black Jumpsuit: This sophisticated wide-leg jumpsuit features a tiered ruffle top that hides your entire tummy area with ease. The loose fit through the legs only adds to the elegant look.
19. Beach Babe: Free People’s block print design seems to be made for a vacation spent on the beach. The one-and-done piece is made of 100% cotton and is super breathable, with a relaxed fit that’s perfect for taking it easy.
20. Understated Elegance: This textured jumpsuit might look like a two-piece set, but it’s actually just one. The loose-fitting top layer and pleating right at the tummy area make it an extra-flattering pick.
21. Office-Friendly Option: A button-up top, sharp collar and waist-cinching belt give this sleeveless jumpsuit a structured look that makes it well suited for a day at the office. It also has a wide-leg fit and draping exactly where you want it.
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Horror icon and famous chin Bruce Campbell is famous for playing roles in which he fights monsters. Sometimes they’re Kandarian demons, sometimes they’re enslaving aliens, and sometimes they’re the consequences of Peter Parker’s sulky teenage angst. But his latest fight is against a real-life monster: cancer.
The actor announced his diagnosis to fans on X on March 2, 2026, saying it’s “’treatable’ not ‘curable.’” He added that he had to cancel numerous upcoming appearances this spring and summer because “appearances and cons and work in general need to take a back seat to treatment.”
“My plan is to get as well as I possibly can over the summer so that I can tour with my new movie Ernie & Emma in the fall,” he explained. “There are several cons this year summer that I have to cancel. Big regrets on my part.”
Ernie & Emma was written and directed by Campbell and is a comedy about a widower on a journey to spread his late wife’s ashes in some very specific and memorable locations. Campbell also stars in the film, alongside Cerina Vincent and longtime collaborator and personal friend Ted Raimi.

The Raimi family has been Bruce’s bread and butter his entire career. Friends since junior high school, he and brothers Ted and Sam worked together to make the classic cult horror film The Evil Dead. As director Sam rose to prominence in Hollywood, he brought many of his childhood friends along with him, including Ted and Bruce Campbell.
They later starred together under Sam’s direction in the next two Evil Dead films, Dead by Dawn and Army of Darkness, as well as the series Ash vs the Evil Dead. They also played side by side in episodes of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess, where Campbell’s character, Autolycus, Prince of Thieves, became another iconic role of his. Sam Raimi produced both fantasy shows. Raimi also found a place for Campbell in many of his movies, including bit parts in his renditions of Spider-Man, and an appearance in the MCU film Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

However, Bruce has also made a name for himself, as he reported in his autobiography, If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B-Movie Actor. 174 credits also include movies as varied as the campy horror Bubba Ho-Tep and the kid superhero flick Sky High. He earned another iconic role as Sam Axe in Burn Notice, a character who became so popular, a spin-off TV movie chronicled his background. He’s lent his distinctive voice to numerous animated projects, including the Pixar film Cars 2, and the zany Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs; he’s also performed in video games, most notably as Evil Dead hero Ash Williams.
Bruce Campbell is so cool, he even played himself in the meta-horror My Name Is Bruce, about a kid who summons the actor to fight real-life demons after watching him do it in movies.

“Fear not, I am a tough old son-of-a-bitch,” he told his fans in his X post, channeling the energy that brought us Coach Boomer and Jack of All Trades. “I have great support, and I expect to be around for a while.”
He concluded, “As always, you’re the greatest fans in the world and I hope to see you soon!”
We hope to see you soon, too, Bruce. Best wishes for a productive treatment and a speedy recovery.
Stefon Diggs has broken his silence on his impending release from the New England Patriots.
“THANK YOU for a hell of a year,” Diggs, 32, wrote via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, March 4. “We family forever @patriots … Until we meet again.”
Earlier on Wednesday, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported via X that Patriots management informed Diggs that they planned to release him “after the start of the league year next week.”
“Stefon Diggs had an additional $6 million set to become fully guaranteed next week Friday,” Pelissero, 44, later reported. “The Patriots didn’t want to drag him along and informed him today they’re moving on, giving him a jump start. He’ll be released next Wednesday [March 11].”
Per the NFL, the Patriots’ decision to cut Diggs was “purely financially motivated” because of the timing of his fully guaranteed contract. The Patriots have yet to comment on the release.
Diggs signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract with the New England Patriots in March 2025 and helped lead the team to Super Bowl LX last month, where they ultimately lost to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite the disappointing end to the season, Diggs led the Patriots squad in receiving yards while earning 1,013 yards on 85 receptions and four touchdowns.
The Patriots initially stood by Diggs in December 2025 when he was charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery over an alleged confrontation with a private chef. (The chef alleged that a dispute over pay turned violent earlier that month.)

Stefon Diggs in September 2025. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images
“The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,” a Patriots spokesperson said in December. “Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
Diggs pleaded not guilty in February 2026 and his attorney, Michael DiStefano, predicted the NFL star would be “completely exonerated.”
It has been a dramatic few weeks for the embattled NFL star. Us Weekly learned in February that Diggs and rapper Cardi B separated days before the Super Bowl.
“They are always so up and down. This isn’t the first time they have broken up,” a source exclusively told Us at the time. “Cardi is single and putting herself out there again. She feels free. He betrayed her so many times. Her friends have been trying to show her that he is not right for her and that she deserved better.”
Cardi, 33, seemingly addressed the split for the first time during a concert in San Francisco on February 27.
“Who you playing with, motherf***er?” she said during a concert in San Francisco per a video shared via X. “You ain’t never had a bad bitch like this…Never in your motherf***in’ life. None of them bitches f***in’ with me.”

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs in January 2026. Justin Edmonds/Getty Images
Cardi and Diggs welcomed a baby boy together in November 2025. Cardi shares daughters Kulture, 7, and Blossom, 17 months, and son Wave, 4 with ex-husband Offset while Diggs has multiple children from previous relationships.
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