Following the release of The Rise of Skywalker in 2019, Star Wars under the Disney banner shifted its focus from the big screen to streaming. The first Star Wars show to take the world by storm was The Mandalorian, which even spawned other shows like The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka. Disney Star Wars has also been working diligently to build out the animation department with new 2026 releases like Maul — Shadow Lord and The Ninth Jedi. The former has already been renewed for Season 2, and the latter is a spin-off of another Star Wars Disney Plus show, Visions. After years away from the big screen, Star Wars finally brought the magic back to the big screen with the premiere of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which takes place after the first three seasons of the Disney Plus show.

Not only did Disney bring back the trio of Pedro Pascal, Brendan Wayne, and Lateef Crowder to play Din Djarin/The Mandalorian, but the film also features some big-time stars, some of whom may have slipped under the radar. Sigourney Weaver stars in the key role of Colonel Ward in the film, with Jeremy Allen White providing the voice work for Rotta the Hutt and even Martin Scorsese voicing Hugo Durant. After grossing nearly $350 million at the box office to make it one of the highest-grossing features of the year, The Mandalorian and Grogu debuted on digital a few weeks ago, quickly claiming a spot in the top 10. Now nearly three months removed from The Mandalorian and Grogu’s premiere in theaters, Collider is happy to partner with LucasFilm to exclusively announce that the new Star Wars movie will officially begin streaming on Disney Plus on September 2.

When Does The Next Star Wars Movie Come Out?

The next Star Wars movie scheduled to be released in theaters is Starfighter, which opens around the world on May 28, 2027, almost exactly one year after the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu. The film stars Ryan Gosling, and it was directed by Shawn Levy, the same duo who were reuniting on the MCU’s Ghost Rider movie, which is coming to theaters in 2028. Additional cast members for Star Wars: Starfighter include Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Amy Adams, Daniel Ings, and more.

Check out The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney Plus on September 2 and stay tuned to Collider for more Star Wars updates.

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May 20, 2026

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Las Vegas is about to hit the gas on the excitement, with F1 race weekend bringing high-speed thrills, big-name musical acts, and nonstop entertainment to the Strip. 

Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix is turning race weekend into a full-scale entertainment experience with a star-studded lineup taking over the T-Mobile Stage at T-Mobile Zone at Sphere. Acts set to perform between November 19-21 include Natasha Bedingfield, Ja Rule, Sean Paul, DISCLOSURE and Two Friends, Gorgon City, and Backstreet Boys. 

With performances, fan activations, and premium views of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will give fans plenty to experience between the on-track action. 

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On Sunday, Nov. 21, Backstreet Boys will perform for the F1 Afterparty, the Official Post-Race Show of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Performing in Vegas, specifically at Sphere, is nothing new to the guys, as their residency hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped yet.

During a media press conference on Thursday night, AJ McLean talked about performing at Sphere and gave a sneak peek of the F1 Afterparty.

“If you haven’t seen the show, this is one of the best show’s we’ve ever done. This is one of the most state-of-the-art venues in the world,” McLean said. “We’re gonna take you guys down memory lane with our biggest album ‘Millennium’ and you’re gonna see some incredible visuals, all the choreography, all the hits, so come on out.”

Also Performing During F1 In Las Vegas

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In addition to Backstreet Boys, there are other high-energy acts set to entertain race fans during F1 in Vegas. 

The T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will offer multiple live performances during race weekend, including Natasha Bedingfield, Gorgon City, Ja Rule, DJ Mandy, Collect 200, Sean Paul, DISCLOSURE and Two Friends, and others. 

“T-Mobile Zone at Sphere has become one of the most dynamic fan experiences of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, bringing together the adrenaline of Formula 1 with world-class live entertainment against the backdrop of one of Las Vegas’ most iconic venues,” Austin Brown, Vice President of Marketing for Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc. said, according to a press release sent to The Blast. “From the on-track action to the live performances and fan experiences, it offers a uniquely Las Vegas celebration that fans can’t experience anywhere else.” 

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During a press conference with media at Grand Prix Plaza on Thursday evening, four members of the Backstreet Boys took questions from the media about their F1 afterparty plans. (Kevin Richardson’s flight was delayed, so he unfortunately couldn’t attend as planned.)

Brian Littrell and Nick Carter talked a little about what this afterparty means to them, calling it “an honor.”

“We have a big fan base worldwide. This gives us an opportunity for all those fans who might not have seen the show to come in, watch the races and come on over to the afterparty,” Carter said.

When the topic switched to manifesting a Super Bowl halftime show, the guys shared who they would want to perform with.

Joking around, Littrell said he would “probably bring the F1 staff” on stage. Carter added he would want a big car on stage. But seriously, they shared “there are a lot of bands and groups from our era, people who I think still represent the integrity of what we do when it comes to a show,” but didn’t name anyone they would invite to join them.

When asked if there will be any surprises at the afterparty, they said, “we have to see” and that they are just “planning it right now.”

“It’s so fast, so furious,” Carter said with a laugh.

AJ McLean And Howie Dorough Also Shared Some Thoughts

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When asked who he would invite to perform at the Backstreet Boys’ Super Bowl show if one were to happen, McLean immediately jumped into a well thought out answer.

“I have this idea we would get Christina Aguilera, and I think the irony is to have Blink 182,” he said. “Because back in the day, we were battling it out on ‘TRL,’ they made fun of us in ‘All the Small Things’ video, predominately us, it wasn’t just us, it was us, NSYNC, and 98 Degrees. But I’ve become friends with those guys, Travis Barker is actually my neighbor, they’re the nicest guys and are all fans of our music. I think it would be kind of legendary to have Travis Barker up there ripping it up playing ‘Backstreet’s Back’ and all of us singing ‘All the Small Things.’”

He added that he “didn’t want to keep putting it out there, but I’m gonna keep manifesting that we do get picked.”

When asked if there’s anything special planned for the afterparty, Dorough said, “We’re gonna be singing. We’re gonna be there, having a good time. We’ll have a great show for everybody.”

Backstreet Boys Recently Announced Three New Year’s Weekend Dates At Sphere

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Due to fan demand, Backstreet Boys recently announced three New Year’s Weekend dates for their successful Into the Millennium residency at Sphere. The shows will take place on December 31, 2026, and January 1 and 2, 2027. 

The popular boy band’s residency launched in July 2025 as the first-ever pop act to headline Sphere. They’ve performed nearly 50 sold-out shows thus far. 

Billboard shared, “The group arguably put on their best performance yet at The Sphere,” and “they didn’t miss a note or a beat.” USA Today said, “this was more than a mere concert, it was a thrill ride.” The Hollywood Reporter declared, “Into the Millenium’s a game-changer for Sphere,” and the “Backstreet Boys pushed the limits of Las Vegas’ Sphere with mind-boggling residency launch.” 

Disney+ has spent the last few years taking beloved properties and bringing them up to date for a new audience thanks to the magic of streaming. One of their biggest prospective properties had been quietly in the works for some time but, unfortunately for those who hoped to see some mighty morphin’ again in the near future, it looks like things have reached the end of the road.

Disney+ had been developing a new series based on Power Rangers, the long-running Hasbro property, with some familiar talent from one of the streamer’s biggest shows behind it but unfortunately, it seems they’re no longer going forward with things, as per a report by Deadline last night. The project had been in development at the streamer for roughly a year and a half, with Percy Jackson and the Olympians showrunners Jonathan E. Steinberg and Dan Shotz attached to write and executive produce. 20th Television was set to produce the series, but it will now not progress beyond the development stage.

The report states that there were no issues with the quality of the creative direction of the project, but rather the economics of the project seemed to be prohibitive, because a high-end live-action superhero series like Power Rangers would require a substantial budget, while Disney and 20th Television don’t own the underlying intellectual property. The Power Rangers franchise remains owned by Hasbro, making the financial equation considerably less attractive for Disney+.

What’s Next for ‘Power Rangers’?

The cancellation marks another setback for Hasbro’s attempts to bring Power Rangers back to television in a major live-action capacity. Netflix previously worked on its own plans for the franchise several years ago, but those ultimately failed to materialize as well.

The Disney+ decision is also notable because the streamer has recently become more willing to develop projects based on outside properties rather than exclusively mining Disney-owned franchises. Projects based on Ella Enchanted and Casper, for example, have recently entered development at the company.

Steinberg and Shotz, meanwhile, aren’t going anywhere. The pair are currently finishing work on Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 for 20th Television ahead of its November 20 premiere on Disney+. They also have additional projects in development through their overall deal with the studio.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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March 24, 2017

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124 minutes

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John Gatins, Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney, Haim Saban

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Brent O’Connor, Roberto Orci, Wyck Godfrey, Allison Shearmur, Marty Bowen, Brian Casentini

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Like every good network TV show, ABC’s High Potential has two main characters in a will-they-won’t-they dynamic. Kaitlin Olson‘s Morgan and her partner in the LAPD, Detective Karadec (Daniel Sunjata), have had an indescribable tension between them since the beginning. At first, the always by-the-book Karadec was resistant to Morgan joining the fold, especially when it meant her breaking protocol. But as the two continued to solve cases together, and Morgan showed just how invaluable she is to the team, the two have grown stronger and now work together like a well-oiled machine.

But while Karadac and Morgan have now learned how to lean on each other, whether that’s at work or not, the series is potentially changing up their dynamic once more. In new interviews ahead of season 3, which is set to premiere in January 2027, it seems their chemistry will finally be addressed.

‘High Potential’ Will Finally Address the Morgan-Karadec Dynamic

While High Potential has moved away from the fall programming and pushed to January 2027, the teasers from the cast are leaving viewers more excited than ever. Among them is Olson talking about the potential sparks between Morgan and Karadec. When asked about the new season at the Disney Advertising Upfront in May 2026, Olson kept it vague. “Oh, I wish I could tell you everything,” she said, per Good Housekeeping. “There’s always the will they or won’t they with Karadec.”

In an interview with TV Insider, Olson said that she hasn’t been “playing into” a flirtation with Sunjata onscreen, but that it’s more of their characters naturally interacting with one another. “I’m fully just being Morgan, who likes to bust his balls and treat him like a little brother who’s annoying,” she told the outlet. “But I love Daniel’s Karadec and how he’s interacting with this woman. He doesn’t know how to come at it. Is she flirting with him? Does she hate him? Does she love him?” She then gave a hint at where their dynamic is going in the new season. “But we’re going to sort of slow burn that,” she says. “You’ll get an answer.”

‘High Potential’ Has Been Setting Up Their Romance

Hints that something more than a friendship could spark between Karadec and Morgan aren’t exactly a surprise given how their love lives ended in the Season 2 finale. While Morgan became romantically involved with Captain Nick Wagner (Steve Howey) in Season 2, even sharing a steamy elevator kiss, the last scene of the finale saw him bleeding out after being attacked by someone who was said to have information regarding Roman, Morgan’s ex. And while his injury gave the series the perfect cliffhanger ending, Deadline confirmed that the Shameless star will not be returning as a series regular and may only appear to wrap up the storyline. Therefore, while Wagner’s injury will certainly play a part in Season 3, it seems his connection with Morgan is no longer going to be a big part of the show.

As for Karadec, Season 2 saw him reconcile with his ex-fiancée, Lucia (Susan Kelechi Watson). But while their relationship was seemingly going strong, with them even starting to plan a future together, the finale revealed that she had helped her con-artist ex-boyfriend Charles gain access to the hotel where a murder occurred. In the end, the team reveals that Charles ultimately killed the victim, and Lucia is declared an accomplice. Karadec is understandably devastated by the news and arrests her himself, effectively ending their relationship. After that, Karadec goes to confide in Morgan for feeling foolish for letting himself fall for her, and Morgan’s the perfect shoulder for him to cry on.

With all that said, while there’s still plenty of time until the third season of High Potential airs on ABC, it seems the series will be finally leaning into the romantic sparks between Karadec and Morgan. And while it might only continue to be an excruciatingly slow burn, their characters are getting along more than ever, are emotionally vulnerable after the events in the finale, and are officially single. It’s a TV romance waiting to happen.

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September 17, 2024

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Todd Harthan, Rob Thomas, Lilla Zuckerman, Nora Zuckerman

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Drew Goddard, Marc Halsey, Todd Harthan

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Shannon Elizabeth is one of the many Hollywood actors who have turned to the OF platform in recent years, with her joining in April. Now, several months later, the “Scary Movie” and “American Pie” actress is opening up about her income from the platform and her reasoning for launching her account.

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Elizabeth spoke to Variety in August 2026, opening up about the success she’s experienced on the OF platform after finding difficulty in Hollywood. First, regarding her online presence and ownership of her image, the “American Pie” alum opened up about being one of the first actresses to have a website.

She stated, “I think I was one of the first actors to have one.” Elizabeth went on to say that, at the time, the only people in entertainment with websites were adult stars. The 52-year-old continued, “So, everyone thought, ‘Why are you putting a website up?’ But we thought that was the next step in the evolution of things.”

Regarding her income, she shared, “I crossed $1 million in nine days. It was really surprising, and I was honored that my fans came out and supported me. I had no idea what to expect, and the response has been really amazing. I’m chatting with people all the time, and it’s been a lot of fun.”

The ‘Scary Movie’ Alum Had Been Living Off Her Savings Before Joining OF

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Elizabeth continued her Variety interview by discussing OF as a platform, noting that it’s not only for adult content. In fact, it was something completely different when it launched in 2016. She observed, “There are a bunch of actors that have recently gotten on, and we’re starting to pull it back to what it was meant to be.”

She added, “It doesn’t have to be only for adult entertainment. It can be whatever you want it to be.” Regarding why she joined, Elizabeth says she needed a new start following a divorce. She said, “I was going through a divorce here in South Africa and was chatting to my manager Joe about what’s next and how to restart things in my life.”

She went on, ” I had really neglected a lot of things, and he brought it up as an option. I wasn’t sure and didn’t know much about it, and we looked into it, and I thought, ‘Yeah, why not?’”

Elizabeth then opened up about her finances, saying, “For the last ten years I’ve been living off of my savings for the most part because I haven’t been as focused on work. To be able to get myself back to the point where I’m not struggling and am able to choose projects because I like them and not because I need the money — it’s definitely giving me more freedom to do that.”

The Actress Pours Part Of Her Income Into Animal Rights Causes

Elizabeth co-founded Animal Avengers, a dog and cat rescue organization, in Los Angeles in 2021. Since then, she’s expanded her work after witnessing atrocities committed against larger animals in South Africa.

Now, she uses part of her OF income for the cause. She said, “So much of what I do goes back to the animals. There are a lot of expenses that go into it, and I don’t charge a salary for myself or charge travel I do for charity work to the charity. I’ll pay for that myself.”

The Animal Avengers founder added, “It allows me to cover admin expenses so that all of the charity’s money goes to animals in the field.”

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The Actress Launched Her Account In April

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Elizabeth’s OF profile officially went live on the platform on April 16. Ahead of it, she spoke to PEOPLE, revealing that she wanted more say in her narrative after spending decades in Hollywood and giving up control.

She told the outlet, “I’ve spent my entire career working in Hollywood, where other people controlled the narrative and the outcome of my career. This new chapter is about changing that, showing off a more sexy side no one has seen, and being closer to my fans.”

Elizabeth added, “I’m choosing OnlyFans because it allows me to connect directly with my audience, create on my own terms, and just be free. I really do think this is the future.”

Shannon Has A New Movie Releasing

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Elizabeth is continuing her acting career despite being open about the difficulties she’s faced in recent years securing roles due to her relocation to South Africa. However, despite this, she has a new horror movie, “First Witch,” releasing on October 8.

Before this, she appeared in 2024’s “Plan B.”

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Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have built a blended family that could easily feel complicated, especially with children from previous relationships and a young son they share together. 

Instead, the couple appears focused on creating a rhythm that gives everyone space while still keeping the family connected. 

For Barker, that balance comes down to something surprisingly simple: letting the kids be themselves while making sure there is always time for everyone to come together.

With seven children between them, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian have plenty of moving parts to navigate. 

Barker shares son Landon and daughter Alabama with ex-wife Shanna Moakler, and remains close to stepdaughter Atiana De La Hoya. 

On the other hand, Kardashian shares Mason, Penelope, and Reign with ex Scott Disick, while the couple welcomed their son, Rocky Thirteen, in November 2023.

Rather than forcing everyone into the same routine every day, Barker said the family allowed different combinations of the children to spend time together. “Everyone kind of does their own thing,” he told PEOPLE, adding, “We try to have a lot of normalcy.”

There is, however, one tradition that remains non-negotiable. “Every Sunday we have family dinner—there’s never a Sunday where we don’t have family dinner,” Barker revealed. 

That weekly gathering gives the sprawling family a dependable point of connection even as individual schedules change.

Barker Says His Bond With His Kids Keeps Growing

For Travis Barker, the success of the blended family is also reflected in how his relationships with the children have evolved over time. 

He explained that the passage of years has not diminished his connection with them; instead, it has made those bonds even stronger.

“Different pieces of the family are together at different times,” Barker shared, noting that the regular family dinner helps maintain that sense of togetherness. He also stated, “I love being present. I also love leading by example.”

His perspective extends beyond his biological children. Barker revealed that his love for Atiana remained just as strong as when she was younger. “It doesn’t matter how old they are. I love Ati the same way at 27 as I did when she was 2,” he said.

The drummer felt similarly about Landon, noting that his relationship with his son remained constant from childhood into adulthood. “Every year honestly just gets better. It’s awesome,” Barker noted.

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Travis Barker Reveals The Marriage Rule That Keeps Him And Kourtney Kardashian Strong

The family dynamic Barker recently described may look complicated from the outside, but the musician says there is something even more fundamental in helping to keep his home life steady. 

Behind the blended family, shared children and busy schedules, Barker and Kardashian have developed their own approach to protecting their marriage.

In a recent PEOPLE interview, the 50-year-old explained that he and his wife “try not to ever fall asleep mad at each other,” making a point of resolving even minor misunderstandings before going to bed. 

Barker gave the example of something as ordinary as one of them missing a lunch plan because a text was overlooked, saying they would try to talk through the issue rather than allow it to create distance. 

He also stressed the importance of accountability and apologizing when necessary. “Even if it’s just as simple as, like, ‘Oh babe, I take accountability. I’m sorry. I didn’t see your text right away,’” Barker explained. 

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Kourtney Kardashian Reveals The Terrifying Surgery Before Rocky’s Birth

The beautiful relationship Travis Barker recently described comes with a history of difficult moments that the couple has rarely discussed in such detail. 

In Barker’s new Hulu documentary, “Travis Barker: Louder Than Fear,” the reality TV star and the drummer opened up about the frightening medical emergency they faced while she was pregnant with their son Rocky. 

According to PEOPLE, Kardashian revealed that doctors discovered fluid was building around the unborn baby’s lungs, creating a situation that required urgent fetal surgery while Barker was away touring in Europe. 

The procedure involved doctors inserting a needle through her abdomen to drain the fluid, an experience she described as “terrifying.” 

Barker immediately rushed to be with his wife and canceled shows so he could support her. The situation was particularly emotional because it came after the couple had already experienced a miscarriage in 2021, losing a baby girl they planned to name Tulip. 

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After multiple unsuccessful IVF attempts, Kardashian eventually became pregnant with Rocky naturally after deciding to step away from the treatments. 

Travis Barker’s Documentary Reveals His Most Personal Struggles

The family revelations surrounding Rocky are only one part of what l Barker chose to revisit in “Louder Than Fear,” a documentary that traces nearly a decade of his life and the experiences that changed him. 

The film revisited his 2008 plane crash, which left 65% of his body burned and resulted in multiple surgeries, as well as the survivor’s guilt he experienced after four people died in the accident. 

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Barker also discussed his struggle with opioid addiction, revealing that his fear of flying had contributed to him taking as many as 30 pills a day at one point. 

It also explored Barker’s gradual emotional healing, his return to flying and the role his family played in helping him confront the trauma that had followed him for years. 

Jurassic Park meets The Twilight Zone in the newest big box office arrival this weekend, as Anne Hathaway delivers her fourth theatrical release of 2026. She is starring opposite Ewan McGregor in The End of Oak Street, formerly known as Flowervale Street, a twisting sci-fi thriller featuring dinosaurs. Sure to prove popular, but unlikely to upset the status quo and rival the likes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan‘s epic The Odyssey, The End of Oak Street is an enticing option this weekend. But what about all those other enticing options that you need not leave your house for? With that in mind, here’s a list of three shows you should binge-watch on Netflix.

For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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‘My Brilliant Career’ (2026)

Rotten Tomatoes: 100%

If you have a Netflix subscription, then you’re probably a fan of Bridgerton. The streamer’s flagship romance has proven hugely popular over the years, and this weekend marks the arrival of its perfect replacement. The show in question is My Brilliant Career, which follows headstrong farm girl Sybylla Melvyn (Philippa Northeast) who dreams of fighting societal expectations and earning her own freedom.

Based on Australian writer Miles Franklin‘s book of the same name, and first adapted in 1979 as a feature film starring Judy Davis and Sam Neill, My Brilliant Career ​​​​​​has been given the 21st-century streaming treatment with all the gorgeous visual bells and whistles that a fan of period romance could want. Critics are already impressed, with Collider’s Carly Lane writing, “Clocking in at a smooth six episodes, My Brilliant Career could never be defined as overstaying its welcome.”

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‘Tires’ (2024–Present)

Rotten Tomatoes: 58% | IMDb: 7.6/10

If you’re looking for some easy laughs this weekend after a hard-working week, then you can’t go wrong with Shane Gillis’ self-aware persona. In Tires, Gillis plays an alternate version of himself, who spends his days making the life of Will (Steve Gerben) increasingly difficult. This is after Will inherits his father’s auto repair chain and is tasked with turning it around.

It isn’t intent on reinventing the wheel; Tires just simply wants to make you laugh, and Gillis is a master of just that. After two seasons that saw the likes of Gillis, Gerben, and co. refine their product, a third season has finally landed on Netflix this week and is getting the best reviews of the bunch so far. Chris O’Connor, Kilah Fox, Stavros Halkias, Peter Reeves, Andrew Schulz, Tommy Pope, and more also feature in a series that even added Thomas Haden Church in Season 2.

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‘I Am Not Okay With This’ (2020)

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.5/10

Instead of catching something new on Netflix this weekend, how about uncovering one of the streamer’s best undiscovered gems? Based on Charles Forsman‘s graphic novel of the same name, I Am Not Okay with This follows grieving teenager Syd (Sophia Lillis), who fights the anxieties of high school, a hidden love for her best friend Dina (Sofia Bryant), and the sudden discovery of telekinetic powers.

A fresh, indulgent series that was originally picked up for a second season but eventually dropped due to the pandemic, I Am Not Okay With This will have you gripped to the edge of your seat throughout. Every cloud has a silver lining and, although it deserved more time, its mere seven episodes make for an easy binge-watch this weekend.

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Meredith Marks is sharing the difficulties of filming a reality show as her costar Mary Cosby grappled with the death of her son Robert Cosby Jr.

Appearing on Nova’s “Jase, Lauren and Clint” on Thursday, August 13, Meredith, 54, was asked how she and her costars managed to keep the cameras rolling on Real Housewives of Salt Lake City “when people are dealing with awful, raw emotion.”

In February, Robert Jr. died at age 23 following a suspected overdose in his parents’ Utah home. RHOSLC’s season 7, which premieres in September, is set to feature Mary, 53, navigating her grief.

During Thursday’s radio show appearance, Meredith praised Mary for how she chose to deal with her loss.

Related: What to Know About ‘RHOSLC’ Season 7 After the Death of Mary Cosby’s Son

The ladies of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City will return for season 7. Lisa Barlow, Meredith Marks, Mary Cosby, Heather Gay, Whitney Rose, Bronwyn Newport, Angie Katsanevas and “friend” Britani Bateman wrapped season 6 in 2025, which aired that fall. While the ladies were scheduled to resume filming in February 2026, the Bravo […]

“Mary, you’ll see, her strength is so inspirational. She handled the whole situation so beautifully and I think it will be really incredible to watch,” Meredith said. “I think it will be very tough for her. I think that … the show I think gave her another focus during a very difficult time.”

Meredith added that dealing with personal challenges publicly — and having issues resurface after the fact — is a major drawback to their jobs.

“That’s the downside to reality TV. You relive things later,” she admitted.

Real Housewives of Miami’s Alexia Nepola, who appeared alongside Meredith on the radio show, added “that makes it worse.”

“So that thing will happen, we all see it play out. Some blogger will do it, you know, post it on their social media and then the whole world tunes in,” Alexia, 59, explained. “And you know, not everybody is going to see it the same. And I think that’s what makes it so hard for us. Not only that we relive the moment months later but then after it comes out on social media, then everybody weighs in and gives their opinion, and I think that’s really hard. I think that you really have to have that thick skin.”

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Koury Angelo/Bravo The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’s Heather Gay and Meredith Marks are rallying around their costar Mary Cosby. The Bravolebrities praised Mary, 52, and her son, Robert Jr., 21, for their emotional discussion about his mental health and substance abuse issues on the Wednesday, November 27, episode of RHOSLC. “It was completely […]

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Mary confirmed the death of her son via a statement to Us on February 25.

“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord,” Mary shared in a statement at the time. “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.”

Robert Jr.’s addiction battle was featured on several seasons of RHOSLC, with viewers often applauding Mary for speaking candidly about her son’s struggles.

Perez Hilton is facing an intensely private aftermath after a mental health crisis became a public spectacle through a livestream. 

While recovering in a Florida hospital, the celebrity blogger is reportedly dealing with the shame of knowing his lowest moment was watched by thousands online. 

Yet, according to someone close to him, Hilton has not seen the footage himself. His family has deliberately kept it from him, believing revisiting the viral incident could be damaging while he remains vulnerable.

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Perez Hilton is reportedly ashamed of what happened, according to a longtime source who has known him for nearly two decades. 

Recall that viewers witnessed him appearing to self-harm during a TikTok livestream, after which he was hospitalized last week under Florida’s Baker Act, which permits the temporary involuntary detention of people experiencing a mental health crisis.

Although Hilton is aware that the livestream exists, his family has prevented him from watching the roughly 15-minute recording. 

He currently does not have access to the internet, his phone, or other electronic devices, but has reportedly asked questions about what happened and what people are saying.

“As I understand it, he is mortified. He wants to watch it to see what everybody else saw, but his family knows that would be really bad right now,” an insider told the Daily Mail.

The family’s decision appears to be less about hiding the incident from Hilton and more about protecting him from the immediate emotional consequences of seeing it. 

“The family is now protecting him from himself,” the source explained, adding, “He doesn’t need to see his lowest point of his life, especially not this soon afterwards.”

Hilton’s Past Helps Explain The Person Behind The Persona

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If Perez Hilton eventually looks at the reaction to his crisis, he would find a complicated mixture of compassion and criticism. 

Adrianne Curry, for example, has shown sympathy for the father of three despite claims that he targeted and harassed her “for years.”

Longtime friend Jorge Perez Jr. has also offered a broader explanation of the blogger’s complicated public persona. 

He recalled the “evil” treatment Hilton experienced growing up and suggested that some of the aggressive behavior associated with his celebrity-blogging career may have reflected a cycle of bullying.

“It’s not about condoning or justifying, but understanding that, a lot of time, we repeat the trauma that we had,” Perez Jr. said. “People were just really evil to him growing up.”

Perez Jr., who was raised in Miami and shares mutual childhood friends with Hilton, said the latter endured “non-stop” criticism from other children. He described it as reaching a “really abusive” level at times, particularly because Hilton stood out.

“I think when you talk about those schools that are religious-based, if your social conditioning is just a little off, you get it even harder,” Perez Jr. explained, adding, “He was probably just really flamboyant.”

Perez Hilton Had Already Been Trying To Change His Life

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The crisis comes after a period in which Hilton had reportedly been reconsidering the direction of his career and personal life. Perez Jr. said his friend had increasingly wanted to move away from the aggressive celebrity-gossip approach that made him famous and explore more uplifting material.

“He opened up about his desire about writing less about gossip. People change. He’s getting older. I’m sure he’s refining what his interests are, and I think it’s a healthy thing to contemplate on changing direction,” he shared.

That transition was complicated by the financial reality of his business. Perez Jr. noted that the gossip industry remained “lucrative” for Hilton, who ultimately would “opt for putting money on the table before anything – for his kids.”

Earlier this year, Hilton also endured a serious health battle after allegedly consuming flu medications on an empty stomach, which reportedly developed into an almost month-long hospitalization and near-fatal sepsis. Perez Jr. believes that experience forced Hilton to confront issues he had previously avoided.

“I think everything really became kind of self-evident for him when he had sepsis a few months ago. He started making these videos and reading the bible, and he started apologizing and saying he was carrying so much guilt,” he said.

Hilton’s Sister Reveals What She Saw After His Livestream

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The disturbing livestream that left Perez Hilton hospitalized prompted his sister, Barbara Lavandeira, to speak publicly about the moment she discovered her brother at his Miami home. 

The Blast reported that Lavandeira described the experience as deeply shocking, saying she didn’t recognize her brother when she found him. 

“What I can say with certainty is that I didn’t recognize my brother when I looked at him. I saw it in his eyes. They didn’t look the same. Then, a split second later, he smiled at me. It felt like I was staring at someone else,” she shared.

Lavandeira also pushed back against the harsh reactions directed at her brother online, particularly from people who viewed the incident through the lens of his long career as a celebrity gossip blogger. 

Rather than treating the livestream as an isolated spectacle, she emphasized the severity of what her family was dealing with off-camera.

TikTok Admits Moderator Error Delayed Perez Hilton Livestream Removal

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The circumstances surrounding Hilton’s livestream have also raised questions about what happened on TikTok as viewers watched the crisis unfold. 

As Deadline reported, the platform acknowledged that its automated systems detected the livestream within minutes and sent it to human moderators for review, but a mistake during that review process allowed the broadcast to remain online for approximately 15 minutes. 

A TikTok spokesperson described what happened as a “moderator error” that “caused a delay in the removal.” The company said the livestream was eventually removed and that Hilton’s account was permanently banned from the platform.

The Smile franchise is heading back to 1995 for its next nightmare. After two movies brought the terrifying entity to the big screen, a new prequel comic is exploring another chapter in the curse’s history, this time against the unlikely backdrop of professional football. IDW Publishing’s Any Given Smile is a five-issue series from writer Stephanie Williams, artist Pablo Collar, colorist Triona Farrell, and letterer Ariana Maher. Any Given Smile #1 arrives on September 23, but Collider had the opportunity to read the first issue early and, without spoiling what awaits readers, it’s safe to say the franchise’s signature grin hasn’t gotten any less disturbing on the page.

Any Given Smile begins in St. Augustine, Florida, as the American Arena League prepares for the biggest championship game in its 20-year history. The Sharks have suddenly turned to backup quarterback Maximillian Dupree, putting him under immense pressure from his teammates and fans. Dupree also has debts to the city’s gambling underworld hanging over him as he prepares for the biggest game of his career. At the same time, a string of deaths begins rocking St. Augustine. A sports journalist starts investigating their possible connection to the approaching championship, while increasingly disturbing visions make it difficult for anyone involved to trust what they’re seeing.

‘Any Given Smile’ Understands What Makes the ‘Smile’ Franchise So Unsettling

That’s about as much as we can say about the story without spoiling where Williams takes the first issue, but what we can say is that Any Given Smile understands what makes this franchise so unsettling. The movies frequently weaponize the audience’s anticipation, creating situations where you know something horrible could be lurking around the corner without knowing exactly when it will appear. Williams and Collar successfully translate that anxiety to this new medium, including several moments where just turning the page delivers a jump scare of sorts.

The 1995 football setting also gives Any Given Smile an identity distinct from either movie. Sports radio, gambling, championship fever, and Dupree’s sudden opportunity create an unusual environment for Smile, but that’s working in its favor so far to help the curse feel recognizable without just being a retelling of one of the previous movies. It also provides an intriguing glimpse into how long this nightmare has been making the rounds before Rose Cotter ever encountered it. Smile and Smile 2 have only revealed pieces of the entity’s history, and Any Given Smile demonstrates how easily the franchise can explore victims from completely different periods and walks of life.

Any Given Smile #1 goes on sale September 23. Stay tuned at Collider for more.

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September 23, 2022

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115 minutes

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Parker Finn

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Parker Finn

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Isaac Klausner, Marty Bowen, Robert Salerno, Wyck Godfrey

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