If you’re looking for an easy way to elevate your spring outfits without overthinking every detail, Lauren Conrad just delivered it. The designer stepped out in sleek, backless loafers that instantly upgrade even the most low-key looks. Naturally, we found a nearly identical version on Amazon for just $60 that captures the same refined, wear-on-repeat feel.

Spotted in New York City on April 7, 2026, she paired them with relaxed denim, a camel coat and oversized sunglasses. The overall look leans minimal, but still taps into that understated rich mom aesthetic that always looks expensive. Consider this your comfy outfit upgrade of the season — no styling stress required.

Get the QIY Backless Slip On Penny Loafers for just $60 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, April 9, 2026, but are subject to change.

We may not know Conrad’s exact loafers, but this QIY pair comes impressively close. The backless, slip-on design makes them an easy grab-and-go option, while still looking polished enough for everyday wear. Details like the faux leather finish, gathered ruching and classic strap add that elevated, rich-looking touch.

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At a certain point, skinny jeans just stop being the easiest clothing option. They’re restrictive, hard to style and don’t quite give that effortless look most of Us are going for anymore. A pair of relaxed denim, on the other hand, does all of that without sacrificing comfort — and Lindsay Lohan just proved it. […]

They come in the reality star’s classic black pick, which pairs effortlessly with everything from off-duty denim to more polished office staples. If you’re in the mood for something lighter, options like suede chocolate and camel offer a fresh, spring-ready update. No matter the color, they instantly elevate the look.

The appeal goes beyond celebrity styling — shoppers are calling them a standout, too. One reviewer noted they offer a “designer-inspired look,” adding that the faux leather feels “high quality.” Another highlighted the convenience, saying they’re “great for busy mornings, office wear or quick errands.”

If you’re ready to elevate your spring outfits without overthinking it, this chic loafer is an easy place to start. It delivers that same polished, rich mom feel Conrad made look so effortless, but in a way that actually fits into your everyday wardrobe. At just $60, it’s a simple upgrade that you’ll reach for on repeat all season.

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There’s one sunny color that’s taking over spring wardrobes, and Olivia Munn is the latest celeb to wear it. The actress stepped out in a butter yellow blouse that feels soft, elevated and subtly statement-making. Simply put, it’s the easiest way to refresh your outfits this season. You can absolutely recreate the look without splurging, […]

Nicole Kidman heated up the red carpet with a cheeky look.

Kidman, 58, flashed some skin at the Margo’s Got Money Troubles premiere at the Regal Union Square theater in New York City on Wednesday, April 8. She rocked a Schiaparelli outfit featuring a fitted top with white scaly details and long, sheer sleeves adorned with lace.

The Babygirl actress teamed the top with a matching skirt that exposed her bum with sheer cutouts. Kidman added a touch of sparkle to her ensemble with a diamond cuff bracelet and coordinating rings. She further accessorized with hoop earrings.

For glam, Kidman stunned with soft makeup, including dewy skin, filled-in and feathered eyebrows, blushed cheeks and lined, pink lips. Her blue eyes popped with brown eyeshadow blended into her crease. She completed her glam with mascara. Her strawberry blonde hair was pulled back into a chic ponytail with her bangs parted over her forehead.

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Theo Wargo/Getty Images Nicole Kidman put her own twist on the “naked” trend at the Expats premiere in New York City.  Kidman, 56, graced the Sunday, January 21, red carpet in a skin-baring gown by Versace. While most “naked” dresses are often categorized by sheer and mesh fabric, Kidman’s look was an upgraded take on […]

At the premiere, Kidman posed with costar Elle Fanning, who looked gorgeous in a Givenchy outfit. (Kidman portrays a professor in the Apple TV series.)

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Fanning, 28, who plays college dropout turned OnlyFans model Margo Millet, went topless underneath a navy double-breasted blazer featuring light blue pinstripes. She matched the piece with striped pants and added a pop of color to her ensemble with a leather scarf.
Fanning beamed with a bright red lip and simple eye makeup. She wore her platinum blonde hair down and parted to the side.

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Nicole Kidman is aware of the chatter surrounding her February 2022 Vanity Fair cover. The 56-year-old actress took a major fashion risk, gracing the front page in a tiny miniskirt by Miu Miu. The piece — which debuted on the fashion house’s spring/summer 2022 runway — featured a pleated construction and nearly exposed Kidman’s bum. She styled the […]

Margo’s Got Money Troubles follows Margo as she drops out of college and starts an OnlyFans account to make money. More cast members include Michelle Pfeiffer, Nick Offerman and Michael Angarano.

The first three episodes of the series premiere on AppleTV+ on April 15. The show then follows a weekly schedule with episodes being released on Wednesdays.

Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Elsbeth Season 3, Episode 15.Last week’s episode of Elsbeth, “Deadutante,” with J. Smith-Cameron as guest star, marked a high point in the season, placing this week’s “Otherwise Enraged” in the rather unenviable position of following it up. Thankfully, Carrie Preston and company, along with guest star Beanie Feldstein, are up for the challenge, and while “Otherwise Enraged” doesn’t quite hit the high-bar set last week, it comes pretty darn close. How close? Read on.

Beanie Feldstein is a Foul Friend in Elsbeth’s “Otherwise Enraged”

“Hey friends, I’m getting married!” starts Rachel Withers in voiceover, admitting she’s kidding. She’s reading from the email invitation to her friends for a party, a guilt trip of the highest degree, with Rachel reminding them of the countless hours coordinating events and the thousands spent on gifts for them, without asking for anything in return. Now it’s her turn, choosing to throw a party to celebrate the villa in southern France that her aunt left her in her will. “Come celebrate with me,” she adds before laying out expectations: no cellphones, no children, toasts in her honor are required, gifts of French pre-war pieces, and the dress code is “Regency chic.”

Rachel comes down the stairs at the Brooklyn Carriage House, where her party is in final preparations before guests arrive. But as time wears on, it’s evident that no guests are coming. She retrieves her phone, only to see a host of lame excuses from her friends for not coming. She tells everyone to go home and begins pounding back her cocktails. Finally, she leaves, only for a cyclist to accidentally brush against her on the bridge, leading to her breaking a heel. The cyclist, a barista named Carson (Pierre Marais), assumes she’s jumping off the bridge and, smitten with her, begs Rachel to reconsider. She’s not, despite it all, and, unable to take his number because she left her phone at the venue, grabs his business card.

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She promised she’d let Carson know when she got home, but instead she stormed into her friend Kimberly’s apartment, demanding to know why she and her other friends weren’t at her party. It turns into a heated argument, with Kimberly unwilling to indulge in Rachel’s pity party about being a bridesmaid 16 times, yet with no appreciation. “We all appreciate you,” Kimberly adds, “but you could have said no.” The words incite Rachel further, as she rattles off all the gifts Kimberly would never have received if she had said no. But Kimberly’s admission that she told everyone to change their RSVPs, noting that inheriting a house isn’t a true milestone, pushes Rachel over the edge. She knocks Kimberly in the head with the heavy pot she was holding, killing her. Panicked, Rachel puts the pot in the dishwasher and starts it, just as Kimberly’s husband, Howie (Lionel Leede), walks in, drunk as a skunk, and passes out on the couch, oblivious. Sensing an opportunity, Rachel takes an identical pot and places it beside Howie, making it appear that he’s holding it, and runs off.

Rachel Lands on Elsbeth’s Radar in ‘Elsbeth’s “Otherwise Enraged”

Elsbeth is at the station, rewatching Alec Bloom’s (Ivan Hernandez) press conference yet again (the one the last episode teased), where a (seemingly) very penitent Bloom does come clean, urging New Yorkers to look past his transgression and vote not for him, but for the movement to have an affordable city for all. And when asked why he came forward, he explains that “someone very important to me” made him realize that without truth and honesty, he has nothing. Very sweet, but as Elsbeth tells Captain Wagner (Wendell Pierce), “It’s complicated.” What isn’t complicated is the case Wagner has for her: Kimberly’s murder. Howie, her third husband, called the cops on himself, claiming he did it.

Might have done it, that is, and although he can’t recall, Howie believes he must have, simply because of the heave Le Potique pot in his hands. Elsbeth believes he simply wants to find out what happened, but squirrels when she notices strange marks on the floor, which Howie attributes to their elderly neighbor’s cane. That would explain some of the marks, but not all. For that matter, neither is the color of the pot in Howie’s hand, buttercream yellow, and the lid found near the body, lemon daffodil. What does match is the pot in the dishwasher. Only Howie is adamant that he would never put a Le Potique pot in the dishwasher, no matter how drunk he was. The discussion is cut short by Kimberly’s nearby phone going off, with someone named Rachel texting to check in on her after she wasn’t at the party.

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Back at Wagner’s office, they start reading through Rachel’s party invitation, with both Wagner and Donnelly taken aback at the requests being made to celebrate something that barely qualifies as a milestone. Elsbeth, of course, thinks the party sounded fun, and offers to question her about what she knows regarding Kimberly and Howie’s marriage or, as Wagner astutely notes, to ask about the party. Rachel is at a Western-themed gender reveal party she’s put together for another friend when Elsbeth, in a pink cowboy hat, moseys on up beside her. Elsbeth is surprised to hear that Rachel isn’t a party planner, given her talent, but Rachel chalks it up to just a part of being a maid of honor and a good friend.

But when the topic turns to her emailed invite, Rachel denies the resentful tone, saying it was a joke email that reflected their sense of humor, and that even Kimberly thought it was funny. That piques Elsbeth’s curiosity, and she asks why, if Kimberly loved it, she didn’t come to the party since she was alone and just waiting for Howie to come home from the bar. That provides Rachel with an opportunity to avoid the question, saying how that isn’t unusual, and adding that she checked in after not hearing from her. That, too, is curious, with Elsbeth questioning why she wouldn’t have done so that night, not the next morning. Of course, Rachel couldn’t, with the phone at the venue all night, and she walks away, leaving Elsbeth looking quizzical.

The Party’s Over for Rachel in ‘Elsbeth’s “Otherwise Enraged”

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Back at the station, Donnelly and Elsbeth interview three more of Rachel’s friends, who assert she’s a control freak who gives gifts not out of love, but rather to show off or expecting something in return. Turns out, no one thought Rachel’s email was funny, either, and they disclose how Kimberly pushed them to change their RSVPs. Motive? Perhaps, but from the evidence they have, Rachel couldn’t have known about it. The neighbors never heard anyone buzz at 2:00 am, meaning whoever killed Kimberly had a key. Say Howie, for example, who’s already confessed. Elsbeth still has her eye on Rachel, but her phone records confirm that the phone, and presumably her, were at the Carriage House all night.

Elsbeth confronts Rachel at another party, dropping the information about Kimberly’s email, but doesn’t get the hoped-for reaction that would seal the deal, nor does adding that the lid and pot colors didn’t match. Elsbeth does note that for a party no one attended, there should have been a lot of food left over, but there were only two boxes. A look of panic crosses her face, but Rachel simply says she has no idea how that happened. But one of the catering staff knows, as he came by around 2:00 am to pick up the remaining food for a charity organization. And he didn’t see Rachel at all.

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Donnelly informs Elsbeth that forensics found Kimberly’s blood on the pot in the dishwasher, and in the filter, freeing Howie and seemingly justifying Elsbeth’s theory. One problem: Carson. Carson, who arrived at the station in a Cybertruck, is lovingly holding hands with Rachel, explaining how they met that night, with “teardrops raining down her alabaster cheeks,” and confirming that she was with him all night at his apartment. They walk away, leaving more questions. How does a barista afford a Cybertruck? Why are all the pictures of them on social media posted only recently? And why is Rachel wearing shoes at her party that weren’t accurate for the period, as Donnelly points out?

It’s Donnelly’s factoid that cracks the case for Elsbeth, and they approach Rachel, who is at Kimberly’s apartment. Inside, thanks to her key. Rachel was at the apartment at 2:00 am, when something Kimberly said must have triggered her. Desperate to wash away the blood, she threw the pot in the dishwasher and planted another on Howie. As for her alibi, the dealership confirmed that she bought the Cybertruck for Carson so he’d back up her alibi, and the last piece of the puzzle is Rachel’s shoe, the one with the broken heel that created a unique, semi-circle imprint on the floor that matches perfectly. Party’s over, Rachel.

“Otherwise Enraged” has two smaller plotlines, one involving Wagner’s plans for his 30th anniversary that his daughter throws a wrench into, and, of course, Alec Bloom, who apologizes to Elsbeth and asks for only one thing: that she watch E.T. with him, trying to right his previous wrong. He appears honest again, but is he? Stay tuned for next week’s episode.

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February 29, 2024

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Nancy Hower, Robert King, Lionel Coleman, Rob Hardy, Robin Givens, Ron Underwood, Rosemary Rodriguez, Aisha Tyler, Bille Woodruff, James Whitmore Jr., Joe Menendez, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Lily Mariye, Nick Gomez, Peter Sollett, Sam Hoffman, Tyne Rafaeli, Darren Grant, Fong-Yee Yap, Mary Lou Belli

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Jonathan Tolins, Erica Shelton Kodish, Bryan Goluboff, Sarah Beckett, Michelle King

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Pros & Cons

• Beanie Feldstein is wonderful as Rachel, creating an antagonist with a mild demeanor that hides the crazy.
• The writers have thrown in lot of amusing nuggets in the script, including a custom cocktail called the “Guess my Gender Gimlet” at the gender reveal party.
• Carrie Preston’s energy never fails to impress.

• The storyline about Wagner’s daughter threatening to avoid his 30th Anniversary party, because Detective Rivers will be there, misses.
• A perfect opportunity to bring viewers up to speed on Kaya comes and goes without being seized. Grr.

Sometimes a story is so heinous that it seems incomprehensible that it could happen twice. This was at the heart of Netflix’s 2022 limited series, Keep Sweet, Pray, and Obey. The show was a deep dive into convicted sex offender Warren Jeffs, who was the former cult leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jeffs used his clout as the Prophet of FLDS to commit sex crimes against minors. It was a relief when the leader of the Church was sent to prison, but as it turned out, that wasn’t the end of the story.

Netflix’s newest bingeable series details the fallout of the Jeffs story and, heartbreakingly, reveals that this vulnerable community could be targeted again. The four-part series, Trust Me: The False Prophet, shows the circumstances that led another monster to power in the FLDS and the tireless effort of one woman to reveal his crimes.

‘Trust Me: The False Prophet’ is Part Two of a Horrifying Story

In many circles, Warren Jeffs is a recognizable name. The same cannot be said for the new villain plaguing the FLDS community, but that doesn’t make him any less dangerous. The genesis of Trust Me: The False Prophet begins with Christine Marie and her husband, Togas Katas, who start filming a documentary because she wanted to help a society in shambles. A former Mormon herself like so many in pop culture, Christine saw that the remains of the FLDS church needed help. Without Jeffs in the picture, families were being evicted from their homes, and their way of life was crumbling.

Christine has immense empathy for these people, but when she and her cinematographer husband start filming their experience, they have no idea what truth they will discover. After gaining the trust of the community that was famously wary of outsiders, Christine comes to know Sam Bateman, an unassuming member of the Church who starts making waves. Even though Jeffs mandates from prison that no one should be getting married, Sam starts amassing a collection of wives, many of them underage.

Though Sam was affable on the surface, Christine became privy to the disturbing facts about the new self-appointed Prophet. Claiming that he had “impressions from God,” he declares that many of the girls should be given to other men in the Church. Christine starts gathering evidence and discovers that she was only scratching the surface in the disturbing documentary.

The four episodes follow her attempts to get the attention of the authorities and save women and young girls who were being groomed. Bateman seemed to be picking up right where Jeffs left off, and somehow, it is even more brazen. Because the former Prophet wasn’t giving commands anymore, Bateman saw an opportunity to take advantage of women who were compelled not to question their husbands and obey them without complaint.

Sam amasses power by cultivating a close group of male friends who could coerce their wives into doing the unthinkable. Part of the fascination of The False Prophet is the delicate dance Christine and her husband have to do to discreetly save these women. In the tight-knit community, the wives are in a tricky situation where even questioning their husbands is tantamount to heresy. Christine offers her help while also not alerting Sam to what she is doing.

The False Prophet is also an examination of the authorities’ failure to act when it comes to crimes against women. Even though Christine had hard evidence in the form of a confession on tape, it took months for the police to inform the FBI. This is, unfortunately, a running theme for many true crime stories, and the reason that Bateman got away with it for so long and had so many victims. The Netflix series is a fascinating look at a vulnerable group of people whom no one wanted to help.

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April 8, 2026

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Rachel Dretzin, Elise Coker

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Meghan Trainor is pulling back the curtain on the emotional toll behind welcoming a child via surrogacy and making it clear the journey was far from easy.

The “All About That Bass” singer has long been candid about motherhood, including her own birth experiences with her older children. 

However, having a third child through a surrogate came with a different set of difficulties, and she is revealing.

Meghan Trainor Details The ‘Scary’ Part Of Having A Child Through Surrogacy 

During a Thursday, April 9, interview on Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast, Trainor did not hold back, revealing that the challenges came as far back as during the deliberation process about the method.

“[We had] heartbreaking, big decision-making to do,” Trainor candidly told the host. “And I was struggling with my health and almost towards an autoimmune disease,” she added, noting that surrogacy was her safest option. 

The “Lips Are Movin” singer went on to disclose that it also came with a mixture of emotions, admitting she felt anxious, scared, and jealous of not carrying her baby herself. 

Despite the challenges that came with it, the Grammy winner said having a newborn this time brought noticeable changes. 

“I’ll tell you what’s different is not healing from a C-section with a newborn,” she shared, adding she could be present and care for the baby and her other kids. “So that was the good parts, but there’s a lot of scary parts,” she said. 

Trainor noted she also had to deal with public reaction. Expecting criticism, she chose to avoid reading comments altogether. In the end, she acknowledged that while the process brought plenty of tears, it was ultimately “the best thing” for her family.

Meghan Trainor Previously Defended Her Birth Choice From Critics 

This is not the first time Trainor has stood firm on her decision to grow her family in a non-traditional way.

The Blast reported a few months back that the pop singer addressed the conversation surrounding her choice, making it clear that it isn’t something open to judgment.

Trainor emphasized that every family’s journey looks different, and each one is valid. For her, the decision ultimately came down to choosing the safest path, especially in light of her past health challenges.

The mom of three has been open about those struggles in her 2023 book “Dear Future Mama.” After welcoming her first son, Riley, she revealed she developed post-traumatic stress disorder following his birth.

With her second, Barry, she endured severe physical and emotional strain, including exhaustion and panic attacks, which pushed her to a breaking point.

The Proud Mom Shared The Skin-To-Skin Moment With Her Newborn 

Trainor and her husband, Daryl Sabara, welcomed their girl on January 18, with the singer taking to Instagram to announce the news through a heartfelt post, featuring an emotional moment between mother and daughter. 

As The Blast reported, the intimate shot showed Trainor cradling the baby against her chest, offering a soft smile with teary eyes. Elsewhere in the post, she appeared more composed, posing alongside Sabara.

The post also captured sweet family moments, including their sons meeting their baby sister for the first time. In the caption, Trainor revealed that the boys even played a role in choosing their sister’s name.

As Trainor opens up about her daughter’s birth and the scrutiny surrounding it, she has also not shied away from addressing the criticism she faced over her body transformation.

After “The Made You Look” singer shed more than 60 pounds through a combination of exercise, dietary changes, and the use of the drug Mounjaro, the negative comments she received were in numbers. 

During an appearance on a past episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the 32-year-old admitted that the backlash hit harder than she expected. “It felt like a flame lit off, and I was just getting attacked by so many mean comments,” she recalled, per The Blast.

Later, while promoting her seventh studio album, she again addressed remarks about being “thin,” emphasizing that she has been prioritizing her health and fitness and feels better than ever. 

Why Meghan Trainor Quit Her Coffee-Drinking Habit 

While focusing on her well-being, Trainor had taken lifestyle shifts like giving up coffee drinking. However, the choice was not random. It was triggered by something a psychic told her husband. 

According to The Blast, Trainor shared that the psychic, whom she had never met, described her as relying heavily on caffeine, using it to push through the day, then crashing later. That comment struck a nerve because it was exactly what she’d been experiencing.

She realized that she was using it to stay energized, only to feel drained later and even restless at night. So she quit immediately. 

Jack Black is known today for his iconic appearance and scruffy beard, but there was once a time when he could have passed for a model.

A post shared on Instagram revealed pictures of a younger version of the actor and singer from when he was 23.

Jack Black, in the pictures, possessed well-defined features and no long hair or beard, which left fans surprised and gushing over how different he looked back then.

Jack Black’s Younger Version Possessed Sharply Defined Facial Features

Long before he became known for his larger-than-life comedic roles, Black had a look that might surprise many fans today.

Newly resurfaced photos of the star at just 23 years old show a drastically different appearance compared to the full bearded, white-and-grey look he is now more associated with.

In the photo shared by an account on Instagram, Black has a very clean, closely cropped haircut, like a typical military brat.

He possessed sharply defined facial features that gave him an almost model-like presence and had no facial hair.

His facial expression was also serious and focused, far removed from the cheerful persona he has often portrayed in his movies.

According to the account that shared the image, the picture was taken in 1992, although it was not noted what the occasion was.

Fans Were Shocked By How Different Jack Black’s Younger Version Looked

Seeing Black look so different came as a shock for many netizens, and they took to the comment section to express their surprise.

One user shared that the pictures confirmed their earlier thoughts about the actor being very attractive.

“I’ve always thought he was good-looking and very sexy, but he definitely looks like a bad boy there,” the netizen commented.

A second netizen leaned into the narrative that Black at that age could model for brands, saying that the actor “actually has that model face.”

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Another claimed that the actor’s then look was perfect to play the lead role in the popular Jason Bourne franchise.

“He would’ve made a great Jason Bourne,” the user said of Black. Another person commented, “Almost everyone was hot once.”

“Now I understand Elle Fanning,” one more netizen wrote, referencing the actress who once called Black “sex on legs.”

Jack Black Recently Celebrated His 20th Marriage Anniversary

The resurfacing of the throwback photos comes more than a month after Black celebrated 20 years of marriage with his wife, Tanya Haden.

At the time, the actor took to his Instagram page to walk down memory lane, sharing moments he and his 54-year-old wife had captured throughout their relationship.

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Among the images Black posted was one showing Haden gazing lovingly into his eyes in a fun way.

Another captured the couple meditating with their two sons, Samuel “Sammy” Jason Black, 19, and Thomas “Tommy” David Black, 17, when the boys were still toddlers.

A third snap featured Haden sitting on Black’s lap, with both of them all smiles.

The heartfelt tribute also featured snapshots of Haden playing the drums and posing with their sons when they were infants.

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Several other pictures and videos added to the montage were of Haden enjoying a happy moment.

Completing the post, Black added a heartfelt caption that read, “20 years! Happy anniversary, my love. @tanyahaden.”

Jack Black Previously Opened Up About Meeting His Wife, Tanya Haden

Black’s relationship with his wife began in 2005, even though they had already known each other from attending the same high school.

Speaking of why he waited that long to make his move, the actor told Parade in 2015 that it was due to his shyness.

“I didn’t date Tanya or talk to her or anything in high school,” he told the outlet. “I was pretty shy. I just watched her from afar.”

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He continued, “We only started dating like 20 years after high school.”

The Actor’s Wife Changed His Views On Marriage

According to Black, his wife, whom he married in 2006, changed his view about marriage.

“Before Tanya, I had always felt like marriage was not for me,” Black says. “I didn’t like the way it worked out with my parents. I didn’t ever want to be in a divorce, so I was never going to get married,” Black added.

The actor also linked the success of their marriage to his love for her.

“I love her! I’d had decades of flings where, as soon as it was over, I was looking for the exit,” Black said of Haden. “I never feel that need to escape with Tanya.”

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The almighty algorithm has put me on a weird home invasion kick, but I think I’m going to pump the brakes for a bit after watching 2021’s Intrusion. I’m not a deep lore guy in the sense that I don’t like long-running series that require homework to keep up. I prefer movies because they’re self-contained, and usually limited by a tight runtime. Within those limitations, you can really tell who’s good at storytelling and who isn’t. A three-act structure will always have a setup, rising action, and climax, and within that simple framework, anything can happen.

The problem with this preference is that a 90-minute psychological thriller can either be totally groundbreaking or completely by the numbers. There are beats, conventions, and recurring motifs that need to happen to get the ball rolling. I’m not talking about the outliers here. Not everybody is a non-linear storytelling genius with a penchant for surreal imagery. Most movies follow very simple rules, and how they use those rules will make or break the project.

Intrusion falls into the latter camp. It’s about a woman and her husband who move from the East Coast to New Mexico to live in their brand new, custom-made luxury house. The woman has unaddressed trauma from her past and is also a therapist. Her husband is an architect. Their house is broken into, which makes her suspicious of everybody. She looks crazy until she’s vindicated. Sound familiar? Because I just described every single by-the-numbers psychological thriller released over the past 20 years.

You Know There Will Be One Of Few Possible Twists

Psychological thrillers like Intrusion get off on their twist endings. Maybe the home invaders were the friends we made along the way. Maybe the ghost is actually your childhood trauma. Maybe those weird noises coming from the house your architect husband built and is acting suspiciously about are a pretty good reason for you to think he’s up to something.

Intrusion leans into every single trope without offering anything that separates it from the pack. We’re introduced to Meera Parsons (Freida Pinto), a cancer survivor who fears she’s getting sick again. Her husband, Henry (Logan Marshall-Green), takes care of everything for her, coming off as just a little too overprotective and controlling. Their magnificent house gets broken into, but nothing is stolen. Most notably, somebody has been rummaging through the office like they were looking for something very specific.

Meera begins to spiral because of her trauma. The same people break in again, revealed to be the Cobb family, but this time Henry has a gun, one he’s been hiding from Meera, and kills two of them. The surviving Cobb, Dylan (Mark Siversten), is left in critical condition. It’s later revealed that the Cobbs were the contractors who worked on the Parsons residence, and for some reason, they have it out for Henry.

Henry, seemingly unfazed by the fact that he just killed two men, installs a new security system to placate Meera and assures her she’s just having a hard time. He goes out to run errands at exactly the same time Dylan dies in the hospital. Meera heads to Dylan’s home and learns about his missing daughter. She finds a videotape but doesn’t have the right device to play it, so she’s stuck in a heightened state until Amazon Prime can bail her out. Meanwhile, there’s a random banging sound in the house that only gets louder throughout Intrusion, making you wonder how they’re going to explain it.

Good For Tourists, Bad For Genre Nerds

I’ll say the same thing about Intrusion that I say about most psychological thrillers in this lane. It’s a solid entry point for a younger audience. While I didn’t know the exact twist going into it, I had it narrowed down to three possible outcomes, all of which overlap but still need to play out separately. You learn to spot the signs early. The whole Chekhov’s gun thing. Psychological thrillers have their own visual language, and once you’re fluent, movies like Intrusion become exhausting because you’ve seen it all before.

In this context, the guy who acts like he’s up to something is up to something. The people framed as villains, who get taken out by the guy who seems suspicious, are probably not the real villains. The banging in the house designed by the suspicious guy probably ties directly into whatever he’s hiding. And the mentally unstable wife is not actually unstable, and will be vindicated right around the midpoint of the third act when everything blows open. Congratulations, you’re mediocre.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly faced intense pressure from Queen Elizabeth II before stepping back from royal duties, leaving little room for compromise.

A new book reveals Harry was forced to choose complete withdrawal from the royal family after his hopes for a “half-in, half-out” arrangement were dashed.

Meanwhile, tensions with Montecito neighbors have grown over the years, with some locals questioning Prince Harry and Meghan’s engagement in the community.

Prince Harry Faced A Five-Word Ultimatum From Queen Elizabeth Before Leaving The Royal Family: ‘Either All In Or All Out’

Harry reportedly struggled with the decision to step back from royal duties, feeling pressured by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who left him little room to negotiate.

According to royal historian Hugo Vickers in his new book “Queen Elizabeth II,” Harry had hoped for a “half-in, half-out” arrangement that would allow him to remain partially involved with the royal family while supporting himself financially.

When he returned to the U.K. in early 2020 to discuss options, Harry was met with a firm ultimatum: it was either full participation or complete withdrawal.

With no middle ground offered, he chose to step back and return to Canada. Three months later, he and Meghan officially announced their exit as working royals, eventually relocating full-time to California and leaving behind Frogmore Cottage, a residence gifted by the queen.

“He wanted a half-in, half-out arrangement, whereby he would be self-financing but could still work for the Royal Family,” Vickers stated in his book, per Page Six. “In the new year of 2020, the three private secretaries, Sir Edward Young, Sir Clive Alderton, and Simon Case, went into summit mode on the Sandringham Estate and drafted their proposal.”

“Prince Harry went to Sandringham for the meeting and was told it was either all in or all out. He returned to Canada — reluctantly out,” Vickers added.

The Sussexes Final Trip To London Before The Queen’s Passing

Harry and Meghan made a trip to London in June 2022 to bring their children, Prince Archie, 6, and Princess Lilibet, 4, to see their great-grandmother, fulfilling her wish for all great-grandchildren to spend meaningful time with her at Balmoral.

According to the author, Robert Hardman, the queen was “thrilled” to see the young Sussexes during their visit for her Platinum Jubilee.

“The Queen would finally get to meet Lilibet and was thrilled, say friends, as the 1-year-old crawled around her feet,” Hardman states in his book, “Elizabeth II,” per People Magazine.

The duke also wrote about this special moment in his memoir, “Spare,” recalling how happy the queen was to see his and Meghan’s kids.

“I also couldn’t stop picturing [the children] with Granny. The final visit. Archie making deep, chivalrous bows, his baby sister Lilibet cuddling the monarch’s shins,” Harry recalled. “Sweetest children, Granny said, sounding bemused. She’d expected them to be a bit more…American, I think? Meaning, in her mind, more rambunctious.

Despite this visit, the Sussexes remain largely estranged from certain family members, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, with their last public appearance at Windsor marking the queen’s funeral in September 2022.

Author Calls Stress On Queen Elizabeth II ‘Unforgivable’ After Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Oprah Interview

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Vickers described the stress Harry and Meghan placed on the queen during her final years as “unforgivable.”

Following their move to California, the couple gave a widely watched interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which they aired grievances about the royal family, viewed by nearly 50 million people globally.

According to Vickers, following the interview, the queen refused to take Harry’s calls without another person present, often asking her lady-in-waiting to remain nearby. “I think the queen was obviously feeling rather cautious whenever he got in touch,” Vickers said.

In his book, Vickers also noted the queen once remarked that Harry, previously a “very useful” working royal, had become “a kind of childminder,” reflecting his focus on raising his children at the family’s Montecito estate.

“You cannot be Captain General of the Royal Marines… and lie barefoot under a tree in California,” he added.

The Sussexes Are Reportedly Treading Carefully In Hollywood To Avoid Royal Fallout

Despite their previous criticisms of the royal family, Harry and Meghan are reportedly careful to avoid conflict while pursuing their Hollywood projects.

“Meghan and Harry are cautious about everything they do and say in order to uphold the standards of the monarchy,” a source told US Weekly.

“They do the best they can not to upset the royals. Everyone who goes into business with them knows there are confines, but it hurts the creativity of the project,” the source continued. “They are adamant about having creative control and final edit, and what they can’t say limits things.”

However, public relations expert David E. Johnson noted that the couple’s repeated critiques of the royal family have left the public uncertain about their loyalty, suggesting they now need to distance themselves from that association.

Montecito Neighbors Reportedly Growing Wary Of Prince Harry And Meghan Markle

Meanwhile, Page Six reported that Harry and Meghan’s neighbors in Montecito, California, have grown wary of the couple.

According to sources, the tension with neighbors has been building over several years. “It’s not hate. It’s just a growing awareness that they’re takers with zero self-awareness. Everyone’s exhausted by them,” one source said.

Yet, a source close to the Sussexes insisted the couple maintains “a great relationship with their neighbors and love their community.”

In December 2024, neighbor Richard Mineards criticized Meghan in the German documentary “Harry: The Lost Prince,” saying she was not “an asset” to the area. “I personally don’t think that Meghan is an asset to our community … She doesn’t really go out or get involved with the community,” he said.

“Harry has to a certain extent, because he’s quite jolly … but Meghan doesn’t seem to get seen anywhere … And you don’t see him either.”

Young and the Restless brings Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore) back and in need of a bone marrow transplant to save his life because he has aplastic anemia. And according to official Y&R spoilers, very soon Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) proves himself to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil).

So, I think these two storylines may intercept and overlap each other. We’re going to talk about how Cane may finally be able to redeem himself in Lily’s eyes and in the eyes of a lot of people in Genoa City. And it may all tie back to Malcolm’s return.

Lily Can’t Donate To Malcolm on Young and the Restless

All right. So, this week we’ve got Lily totally crushed when she finds out that she’s not a viable candidate to donate bone marrow to Malcolm because of her own past cancer treatment. This is a bad time for Lily because she’s already hurt by how angry that Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) is with her.

If you remember, he chewed Lily out for faking her kidnapping to help Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). And because of Devon’s anger, Lily doesn’t feel like she can talk to him. But Cane could see that something was upsetting her and he tried to talk to Lily despite his promise that he’s done with her. But she wouldn’t talk to Cane.

And instead, Lily heads over this week to the Abbott mansion and opens up to Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland). She tells her about Malcolm’s illness. And Lily says she wanted to be the one to save Malcolm. But she can’t. Then Lily gets a call from Malcolm and goes to meet him.

And that’s when he tells Lily he knows she can’t donate because of her cancer. Dr. Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) already told Malcolm so Lily doesn’t have to, which is good. But Malcolm says there’s another chance to save his life. There’s somebody else.

Holden Novak Is Lily’s Brother on Y&R

And then he stuns Lily and he drops the huge bombshell that she has a brother. And Malcolm says he just found out he’s got a son and it’s none other than Holden Novak. (Nathan Owens). So Lily is absolutely stunned. You know, I will say these days Holden and Lily are more civil than they were, but they don’t really get along because Holden works for Cane and because of all the Damian Kane (Jermaine Rivers)  stuff.

If you remember, Holden was really salty and had a falling out with Damian when Lily was dating him before his tragic murder. And Holden was also kind of a lot rougher around the edges back then. He’s definitely mellowed and chilled out a little because before he was very angry, very hostile, thought the world owed him something.

So, Lily isn’t so thrilled to find out that this guy is her brother. Not only does she not want Holden to be her brother, but she doesn’t want him donating and saving Malcolm. Not because she doesn’t want her biological father saved, but just the idea of it being Holden.

But better Holden than nothing. So, I do think that Lily is going to try to get her twins, Charlie and Maddie, to get tested to donate because that’s preferable to her. That’s probably going to happen off-screen, but I suspect they will not be a match.

Young and the Restless: Holden Nor a Match?

And Holden already goes and gets tested this week, even though he’s shell shocked that his mom, Stephanie Simmons, lied to him about his dad’s identity his whole life. And of course, it’d be easy peasy if Holden turned out to be a match for his new dad, Malcolm. But because it’s so easy peasy, that’s not soapy. So, I suspect that Holden also will not be a match for him.

And of course, everybody is going to be scared and worried that they are going to lose Malcolm, especially since, you know, Neil is still on everybody’s mind. His loss is still devastating for the family. And right now, Holden is still reeling from these reveals. And I think he’s also, like Lily, going to feel really bad that he can’t save his father, Malcolm.

Could Cane Save Malcolm on Young and the Restless?

And then back to this spoiler about Cane proving himself to Lily. It’s kind of wild because he claims he hates her right now for conspiring with Victor and letting him think that she and their kids were in danger. Plus, Lily’s mad at him about the AI, about sleeping with Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford), about being Dumas, just a whole laundry list of things.

So, it’s kind of hard to imagine how Cane could even ever prove himself to Lily and be redeemed in her eyes. But if Cane is the one who saves her bio dad Malcolm, you know, that is a game changer for sure.

And obviously, word’s going to spread and Cane’s going to find out that Malcolm has this blood disease. Probably he could hear it from Holden because he still works for Cane and they get along. I can see Holden opening up to Cane that he’s Lily’s sister because that makes Cane his ex brother-in-law, right?

And Holden might even ask Cane about Malcolm because Holden doesn’t know anything about his new dad and Cane is more likely to talk to him than Lily right now. And of course, Cane’s going to be thrown for a loop by all of this.

But once he wraps his head around Holden being Lily’s brother, Cane could find out that Holden is not a match for Malcolm and that Lily can’t donate. And then Cane might go get tested to see if he’s a match. And he might be. Bottom line is he’s not going to want Lily or their kids to lose Malcolm.

Cane an Anonymous Donor on Y&R?

But if Cane is a match, I tend to think he might donate his marrow anonymously because he doesn’t want to be accused of being manipulative or pulling anything. And he and Lily are at this strange impasse with anger going both ways. But lately, Cane is less awful. I mean, he still wants revenge on Phyllis and Victor, but they’re terrible. So, that’s fine.

I also don’t think he would tell anybody that he’s a match. And of course, if he is, obviously, he would donate to save Malcolm’s life, but I could see Stephanie finding out the anonymous donor is Cane because she is Malcolm’s doctor. And doctor-patient confidentiality could tie Stephanie’s hands. But I think Malcolm might find out. And even though he doesn’t like Cane, I think he’d be so grateful that he would turn around and tell Lily that Cane saved his life on Young and the Restless.

Young and the Restless: Lily Learns the Truth

Now, I don’t think Lily is going to find out any of this from Cane if it goes this way. I think he would keep it under wraps. My guess is that if it’s going to go this way, it’s going to happen in May sweeps. Malcolm is back for a short run right now.

And then Shemar Moore just filmed more scenes that are supposed to air during May sweeps, which by the way runs April 23rd to May 20th. So, we could see Malcolm leave and then come back for the bone marrow transplant, you know, because maybe the donor is in Genoa City.

After that, I think Lily will find out. Not from Cane, though. And I think she’ll be floored. The spoiler for his proving himself for her is for April and towards the end of the month is when Sweeps kicks off.

So, it could be right at the end of the month. And of course, there’s a chance the spoiler is overblown. And it just refers to Cane getting tested to see if he can be a donor. But I don’t think that’s enough to prove himself to Lily.

Cane’s Redemption Arc on Young and the Restless

I see Cane as a wildcard donor. I think it would be a really soapy twist and then Malcolm and Lily and the other Winters would all have to forgive him. So, we’ll see if this is how Cane’s redemption happens. It’s way too easy for it to be the twins or Holden to be a match.

So, I feel like there’s got to be some more soapiness about this. And we all know despite Cane saying he’s done with Lily, he still loves her. So, I do think we could see Cane redeem himself and then he and Lily reboot their romance.

Because now, he would be doing something selfless for a change, not for recognition or profit because he would do it anonymously. Even better, saving Malcolm’s life would also redeem Cane in his kids, Maddie and Charlie’s eyes.