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Ryan Seacrest Shares Unusual Stance On Engagement Rings
Ryan Seacrest is laying it all out there. During an episode of his radio show, “On Air With Ryan Seacrest,” the “American Idol” host took an unexpected stance while discussing marriage and engagement rings. While the 51-year-old has never been engaged or married, he was candid about his belief that today’s flashy jewelry pieces are becoming more about public perception than a symbol of love. As he continued, the TV personality said he’d rather spend his resources on memorable experiences with his partner than waste them on material objects.
Ryan Seacrest Shares His Unexpected Stance On Engagement Rings, Says People Are Paying Way Too Much
Seacrest has never been one to stay silent, and on the April 7 episode of his radio show, according to Geo News, the “Wheel of Fortune” host questioned whether engagement rings are worth it in the year 2026.
“A lot of couples are saying, ‘Hey, is the engagement ring really worth it?’” he said before asking the average cost, “$10,000?”
“Average cost of an engagement ring in the U.S., $10,000. Think about what you could do with your partner for $10,000,” Seacrest added.
According to an American Express report from September 2025, the average cost of an engagement ring is about $5,200. However, the financial institution noted that there is no “one-size-fits-all formula” and that buyers should consider their current and projected income, expenses, and savings before making the hefty purchase.
Ryan Seacrest Questions The Importance Of An Engagement Ring
Seacrest has never been engaged; however, he has been in several high-profile relationships. Most recently, he dated Aubrey Paige, although the pair called it quits in 2024.
On his radio show, Seacrest questioned whether engagement rings were still important, then suggested that couples could use that money to create meaningful memories.
“I honestly think—and I’m gonna say this—because when I meet my human, and it’s that time, we’re gonna have experiences together,” he said. “We’re gonna focus on building our bond. Doing things together.”
Continuing, Seacrest said the “priority” should be on taking risks and working toward creating the life they want.
Ryan Seacrest Previously Joked About Not Getting Married Because He’d ‘Die Soon’
Seacrest has been open about marriage before, according to TV Insider. In 2025, the former “Live” host stopped by the studio to hang out with Kelly Ripa and her husband, Mark Consuelos. During the episode, Seacrest said he’d given getting married a bit more thought after officiating a friend’s wedding earlier.
However, Seacrest admitted that after even more reflection, he realized getting hitched might not be in the cards for him.
“Well, at this age now, if I got married, it’s like, I’d die soon, so it’s like, ‘What’s the point?’” he said, prompting Conseulos to joke, “You’ve got a good 17 years left.”
Seacrest Reveals His Red And Green Flags In A Relationship
On an earlier episode of his radio show, Seacrest got candid about what he looks for in a partner before sharing what things might throw him off.
Seacrest went on to share that he normally takes his dates out to exercise with him and uses their interaction to determine whether they’re worth pursuing.
“When you’re out on a run or a walk or a bike ride, do you say hi to people that pass?” he asked, noting that those who don’t lack manners. “If you don’t, I’m not so sure about you. And if someone says ‘good morning’ to you on the path and you don’t respond, that is a red flag.”
Another red flag for Seacrest would be if his potential partner wasn’t eager to partake in some of his traditions.
“I really look forward to getting up and having my coffee,” he said. “I think if we can’t share that moment together, it’s a red flag. So, ‘I need coffee,’ is a green flag. Don’t have a lot, and please don’t put milks and stuff in it.”
Seacrest’s Father Passed Away
According to a previous report from The Blast, Seacrest opened up about the devastating news that his father, Gary Lee Seacrest, passed away in October 2025, after a years-long battle with cancer.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share with you that my loving father peacefully passed away earlier this week,” he wrote in the caption. “My mom, sister and I have peace knowing he is in a better place and free of any pain or suffering. We are heartbroken.”
Seacrest recalled his final moments with his father on his radio show, saying the 81-year-old looked over to him and asked him to take care of his mother, sister, and the rest of their family. “And then literally a few seconds later, he closed his eyes and said, ‘I’ve got to go.’ … He knew. He was at peace,” Seacrest said.
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Kristin Cavallari has no issues with age-gap relationships.
“I love this era for us!” Cavallari, 39, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, April 11, after being asked about the trend of younger men dating older women. “I think older women are just more confident in their skin. Not as many games and not afraid to ask for what they need/want.”
She continued, “I think, for women, it’s just really fun and traditionally a little ‘bad,’ which just makes it even more fun. I love seeing us breaking rules, ladies.”
Cavallari dated TikTok star Mark Estes for seven months in 2024 despite their 13-year age difference, which she later admitted contributed to their split.
Kristin Cavallari being back on the dating scene is big news — but this time she’s older, wiser and has a few rock solid dealbreakers that she’s exclusively revealed to Us. It’s been three years since Cavallari, 38, divorced Chicago Bears QB Jay Cutler, with whom she shares sons Camden, 12, and Jaxon, 10, and daughter […]
“It’s hard because I broke up with Mark because I just know long-term it’s not right,” she said on an October 2024 episode of her “Let’s Be Honest” podcast. “It’s not because of love lost or something bad happened. No one cheated. No one was mean. No one did anything. Those breakups are always the hardest I think because it’s almost easier if the guy does something that makes you hate him.”
Cavallari added at the time, “Mark has been nothing but so sweet and so supportive. He’s always been there. He’s been the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. I just know long-term he needs to experience life.”
Cavallari was previously married to retired football star Jay Cutler, with whom she shares three kids, from 2013 to 2020. In the years since her divorce, Cavallari has been candid about her willingness to re-enter the dating pool.
“I’m not looking. For the last year or so, dating has not been a priority,” she exclusively told Us Weekly earlier this month. “Honestly, even if I met Mr. Right today, I don’t know how he would fit into my life at the moment.”
According to Cavallari, her life is “full right now” between raising her kids and her work commitments.
“I realistically have every other weekend … when my kids were at their dad’s house,” the Uncommon James founder said. “I had a whole weekend to myself. I could do whatever I wanted. I didn’t have to see anybody, and I loved that. I’m not ready to give that up. I really value alone time. That’s how I recharge my batteries.”
Cavallari also recently reunited with her high school friends on Roku’s Laguna Beach reunion special. Costar Talan Torriero, for his part, is hopeful that Cavallari will eventually find The One.
“She obviously has a very high standard, and she has a very long, long list for what she looks for in a guy,” Torreiro, 39, told Us in a separate interview earlier this month. “[But] she’s a catch, right? I mean, she’s successful. She’s beautiful. She’s got a great relationship with her kids. She’s just got it going on. I understand why her list is so long. She deserves to find that guy, and I know she will. It’s around the corner.”
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Just when we thought we had a handle on the Great Jeans Debate (skinnies versus wide-leg pairs), another denim dilemma began flooding our feed. According to Gen Z, fashion influencers and stylists, jean jackets are out. Or at least the cropped, fitted versions millennials tend to rock every spring. Rather than ditching the versatile layer entirely, there is an updated alternative that has already been approved by Mindy Kaling. Relaxed, button-up shirt styles keep your transitional outfits from looking dated.
Although old habits die hard, the Emmiol Denim Oversized Long-Sleeve Button Down is easy enough to work into your spring wardrobe. The medium blue shade makes it just as versatile as your tried-and-true jean jacket, but the loose fit and structured collar give it an elevated, modern spin — sort of like the also-trendy chore coat. With its sleek, casual-cool design, this Amazon find closely resembles the style that Kaling wore on Ike Barinholtz’s podcast, “Funny You Ask.” But while the actress’ Blazé Milano denim shirt costs upwards of $400 (it’s $423 on sale), this one is just $37.
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The cotton-blend material means the denim button-down won’t leave you sweating on 70-degree days. It’s breathable, but still heavy enough to fight off that seasonal chill (or save you from shivering in the air conditioning come summertime). And, while you could easily pair this piece with a fit-and-flare or floral maxi, doing so might send a signal that you (like Us) are a woman of the 1900s (the cool kids are all wearing cardigans with dresses this year). A trendier look would be to style your denim button-down with tailored or linen trousers, Bermuda shorts or do as Kaling did and coordinate it with jeans of the same shade.
Jennifer Garner is the poster child for uncomplicated dressing, gravitating toward laid-back staples like simple pants, comfortable footwear and easy T-shirts. And while the actress’ latest spring look stuck to the theme, her trend-forward denim jacket added a surprising twist. Better yet? I found a lookalike version for just $37. Spotted out and about in Los […]
No matter how you choose to style this under-$4o pick, you won’t be disappointed by your purchase. This versatile number has garnered tons of rave reviews, with many praising its quality and versatility.
“This shirt feels very high quality, it’s structured and thick,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “It sits a little lower than the waist line so it’ll look good with dress pants and with jeans. I can’t wait to wear it all year long!!”
“LOVE,” said another happy shopper. “Fits so well. It’s the perfect in between of a regular fit and oversized, so I feel like it’s easy to pair with jeans or leggings! Great quality and I love the color! I also have unbuttoned it and worn it as a little jacket. It’s cute both ways!”
It’s also worth noting that this jacket style isn’t just ‘in’ — the breezy fit also makes it extra comfy, so you won’t have to worry about slipping on something stiff before heading out the door. Kaling clearly knows what’s up when it comes to spring-ready layers, and we’re ready to follow her lead. . . for a little less than that designer price tag.
Add the Emmiol Denim Oversized Long-Sleeve Button Down to your cart and freshen up your warm-weather ensembles. When the compliments start to roll in (from people your age as well as from too-cool teens), you can credit Us for the tip!
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Denim shopping sounds simple until you’re staring at a pile of stiff, unflattering pieces that just don’t work for spring. Between awkward lengths, rigid fabrics and outdated cuts, finding styles that feel fresh (and comfortable) can be frustrating. As a shopping editor, I know all too well how the right denim finds can instantly pull […]
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We’re less than a month away from the premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2, which means it’s time to overhaul your closet. In all seriousness, I’ve revisited the original movie so many times and realized that many of the fashions featured then are coming back in style — like cerulean blue, bubble dresses and more. I wish I had kept some of those early 2000s staples. That said, the modern versions are so much better. Refresh your wardrobe in preparation for the movie with our favorite early aughts fashions that are back in style. Miranda Priestly would take notice!
The Devil Wears Prada Fashion Trends Making a Comeback
Cerulean Blue
1. Our Favorite: It’s still up for debate whether Miranda Priestly approved of cerulean. To avoid her wrath, this chunky oversized sweater makes chill nights at home extra comfy.
2. Dress for Success: Want to look instantly elegant? Grab these wide-leg pants in cerulean blue and you’ll own every room you walk into.
3. Beach-Ready: Cerulean blue is a divine choice for vacations, especially when it comes to swimwear. This sporty-chic one-piece might become your favorite suit of all time.
4. Miranda-Approved: If Miranda Priestly wore cerulean blue, it would 100% be this silk button-down blouse that’s equal parts professional and fun.
I’m a fashion writer, but you’d probably be surprised by how restrained I am when it comes to shopping. Especially when March rolls around, I’m incredibly discerning about my spring wardrobe essentials, and for good reason. It’s all too easy to fall in love with the bright pastels, whimsical florals and fleeting fashion trends that […]
Florals for Spring…(Groundbreaking)
5. Our Favorite: You don’t need to be completely swathed in blossoms to participate in the florals trend. The dainty embroidered flowers on these Abercrombie jeans add a little spring flair to your average denim.
6. Prettiest Blouse: This dainty floral blouse is so flattering — and joy-inducing — you’ll want to wear it year-round (and you should!).
7. Evening Blooms: Florals take on a sophisticated aura in this high-neck silk slip dress that looks and feels totally timeless.
8. Peek-a-Boo: Little floral accents can complete your springtime outfit. If you aren’t a fan of floral prints, opt for these beautiful blooming earrings.
Bubble Dresses
9. Our Favorite: The girly bubble dress trend is made modern with this color-block drop waist design. Pair it with kitten heels for a night out on the town — or to go see The Devil Wears Prada 2.
10. Tres Chic: Between the full skirt, large polka-dot pattern and rose neckline, a lot is going on with this mini dress, but it all blends seamlessly together. Total Andy vibes!
11. Street Style Goddess: The bubble dress silhouette takes on a casual energy with this denim style. While the bottom maintains its flouncy silhouette, the structured shoulders and statement zipper make this a wearable work of art.
12. Easy Breezy: When you’re running late, you’ll be glad you have this strapless bubble dress you can slip into in seconds. It’s a foolproof outfit!
Bootcut Jeans
13. Our Favorite: I have a feeling Andy Sachs’ favorite jean style hasn’t changed much in 20 years. A quality bootcut style can last in your closet for decades!
14. Forever Classic: Levi’s jeans never go out of style, especially this high-rise bootcut silhouette.
15. Deep Dark: Indigo washes tend to be the most slimming. This elevated pair from Quince has a bit of stretch, so you’ll stay comfy from morning to night.
16. A Total Steal: A reliable pair of jeans for $35? Sign Us up! We’re buying multiple washes while the price is that low.
Dressing myself in the early spring can be a real challenge. The transitional weather goes from one extreme to the other — and while I’m freezing in the morning, by the afternoon, I’m in a pool of my own sweat. After ten years of living through the moody New York City weather, I’ve finally curated […]
From director Paul Greengrass‘ pulse-racing The Lost Bus, starring Hollywood icon Matthew McConaughey and Barbie‘s America Ferrera, to Joseph Kosinski‘s fast-paced sports drama F1, Apple TV has a great recent history of delivering critically acclaimed movies. In fact, the two mentioned were Academy Award nominees at this year’s 98th ceremony, with F1 earning a nod for the coveted Best Picture prize, and even walking out victorious in the Best Sound category.
Sadly, the streamer’s latest feature-length project has failed to have the same impact as the aforementioned duo. The film in question is Outcome, the latest directorial effort from Jonah Hill, which stars the ever-brilliant Keanu Reeves as Reef Hawk, the world’s biggest movie star who takes a hiatus from the industry after struggling with heroin addiction. Ready to make a comeback, Reef’s chances of redemption are hurt when a reputation-destroying video surfaces. Sadly, the initial response from critics to Outcome has been disappointing.
Dubbed “streaming filler” by one critic, with another saying, “Jonah Hill’s new movie rarely has anything of value to say,” Outcome has earned a terrible 25% score, from 24 reviews at the time of writing, on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which marks Reeves’ lowest score for a film since 2018’s Replica. Writing for Collider, Nate Richard scored the film just 4/10 in his review, writing, “It moves at too quick a pace to leave much of an impact, and it’s a bit of a tonal nightmare. Hill has already proven himself as a director, but Outcome was a strange yet bold choice to make as his second narrative film.” Despite this, the film is at least proving an instant hit on Apple TV, as it has risen past the likes of F1 and the Elizabeth Olsen-led fantasy rom-com Eternity to take the top spot on the U.S. streaming charts.
Who Else Stars in ‘Outcome’?
As Hill’s second narrative feature as a director, following the release of the skateboarding dramedy mid90s in 2018, Outcome was written by the Wolf of Wall Street star alongside Ezra Woods, with producer credits going the way of Hill, Matt Dines, and Alison Goodwin. The rest of the cast includes Matt Bomer, Cameron Diaz, Susan Lucci, Laverne Cox, David Spade, Atsuko Okatsuka, Roy Wood, Jr., Welker White, Kaia Gerber, Ivy Wolk, and even Hollywood icon Martin Scorsese as a washed-up talent agent.
Outcome is streaming on Apple TV. Stay tuned for more streaming stories.
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April 10, 2026
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83 Minutes
By Jonathan Klotz
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Sydney Sweeney had a rough 2025 at the box office, culminating in the launch of a new franchise following the success of The Housemaid. Her earlier flop, Christy, a biopic about the life of American boxer Christy Martin, was a complete bomb in theaters.
Now that it’s on HBO Max, Sweeney’s home turf thanks to Euphoria, it debuted as the number one movie on the streamer, finally finding success away from the big screen. It’s also continuing the trend for Sweeney of two steps backwards for every one step forward her career takes.
Sydney Sweeney Comes Out Swinging
Christy seems like an odd choice for Sydney Sweeney. It’s about the boxing champion, who fought in the first female boxing main event on pay-per-view, the first female boxer on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and easily the most popular female boxer of the 90s. Her rise was sudden, thanks in part to legendary promoter Don King (The Walking Dead’s Chad Coleman), and the support of her husband, James (Ben Foster, who was born to play creeps like James Martin). It’s the latter that led to the downfall of her career and nearly cost her life.
The meat of Christy’s story isn’t the boxing career; it’s the abusive, codependent relationship with James, which is especially difficult as Christy’s a lesbian. Closeted to start with, but that doesn’t stop James from going to extreme lengths to retain his control over her. Drugs, sex, blackmail videos, you name it, James does it, right down to attempted murder. It’s an awkward mashup of underdog sports movie and terrifying domestic abuse that doesn’t quite work, but it’s not Sweeney’s fault.
Christy Is A Tough Story For Hollywood
Christy Martin goes against Sweeney’s public image as a blonde bombshell with great jeans. It’s the same as her earlier film, Reality, about Reality Winner’s interrogation by the FBI for her role as a national security whistleblower. These are not glamorous roles, and Sweeney does her best to bring them to life, but in the case of Christy, she’s undercut by a confused script, and going up against the underrated acting powerhouse that is Ben Foster is a task for any performer.
No one was surprised when Christy bombed at the box office with a haul of only $2 million. Fresh off the “great jeans” scandal, the film became a lightning rod for a culture war, with one side boycotting and the other showing no interest in a film about a lesbian boxer. It was a no-win situation, which, at the end of the day, with the film’s arrival on streaming, ultimately meant nothing. Anyone can now stream it no matter their personal feelings on the actress, in the privacy of their own home, and without paying movie theater prices, which means a lot of Sweeney fans are now checking it out, and a lot of her detractors are now hate-watching.
At the end of the day, it’s a lot of online discourse over a film that’s ultimately, decent. Christy isn’t the best boxing movie, it’s not the best movie about domestic violence, but it is a close examination of the fascinating life of Christy Martin, who today, is living her best life as an out lesbian with her partner, and given the hell she endured to get there, you can’t help but cheer for her. As for Sydney Sweeney, Euphoria Season 3 is about to debut, so you might want to stay off social media for a few days.
Christy is now streaming on HBO Max.
Theo James had certain fears about becoming a boy dad.
“Capitalism is the dominant force and if you are celebrated, no matter what you are, if you are stinking rich and driving around in flash cars [that] has been epitomized by Trumpism and everything that goes with that,” James, 41, said on the Wednesday, April 8, episode of Josh Smith’s Great Chat Show, referencing the cultural influence of President Donald Trump. “It’s terrifying having a son because people get lured into this idea very easily.”
He continued, “You don’t have to be ‘hyperwoke,’ but it’s about a base level of empathy and some semblance of morality. I think now that isn’t cool. It’s not cool to talk about those things. It’s cool to be like, ‘F*** you, I earn loads of cash.’ But, at the end of the day, there’s a deep emptinessiness within that as we all know and eventually all those people will find out.”
James and his wife, Ruth Kearney, welcomed their son in late 2023. (The couple also share a daughter, who was born in 2021.)
Theo James surprised fans at the 2023 Emmys when he announced that he welcomed his second baby with wife Ruth Kearney last year. “We have a 4-month-old. We’re in the thick of it,” James, 39, announced during the KTLA5 Emmys red carpet show on Monday, January 15. “We have a daughter and then a 4-month-old […]
“We have a 4-month-old. We’re in the thick of it,” James said at the Emmy Awards in January 2024, confirming that Kearney, 41, gave birth months earlier. “We have a daughter and then a 4-month-old son.”
James and Kearney, who have been married since 2018, have not publicly revealed their children’s names and maintain a private family life. As they remain out of the public eye, James is hopeful to raise his son without the influence of toxic masculinity.
“I [also] try and have conversations with my friends and be open about mental health and if you’re struggling with things,” James said on Wednesday’s episode. “I think it’s super important because mental health affects a lot of men.”
The White Lotus alum further believes that toxic masculinity “comes down to a fact of an unclear identity.”
“They feel untethered, reduced. I think the misogyny comes from lots of successful, strong women around them. They don’t know how to deal with that,” he speculated. “They’re confused by who they are or who they should be, and the easiest thing to do is to latch on to something [whether it’s] money, going to the gym a lot of telling people to ‘go f*** themselves.’ That’s easy.”
A man’s identity can also affect body image, which James believed is “a problem.”
“It constantly evolves and changes when we talk about men, obviously, women have dealt with it for thousands of years and they continue to do so,” James acknowledged. “With men, I think the idea of, and again it goes into this kind of toxic masculinity thing about identity and forming identity through your body [where] you have to be bigger and more muscular, more swole.”
While David Fincher is typically associated with dark thrillers, arguably his most acclaimed movie, The Social Network, is a psychological comedy-drama. In fact, another of his gut-wrenching thrillers, Gone Girl, is funnier than most viewers might remember. What this proves is that Fincher’s talents are still rather underrated, despite the highly acclaimed career that he has cultivated so far. But his biggest creative leap, both in terms of scale and ambition, has to be a fantasy epic that combines sweeping romance with character-focused drama and American history. It was the recipient of several Oscar nominations over 15 years ago, but is rarely counted among Fincher’s top movies even though it’s displaying its staying power this week on streaming.
It reunited the filmmaker with his Se7en star Brad Pitt and also featured Cate Blanchett, Mahershala Ali, and Taraji P. Henson. The movie grossed $335 million worldwide against a reported budget of approximately $165 million. Why was it more expensive than, say, Interstellar? Well, because Fincher used cutting-edge digital aging techniques throughout the film, years before the technology became mainstream with Captain America: Civil War and The Irishman. In fact, Fincher movie was released two years before Tron: Legacy, which is remembered for being one of the earliest Hollywood movies to experiment with digital de-aging.
David Fincher’s Epic Holds an Oscars Record
We’re talking, of course, about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Written by Forrest Gump screenwriter Eric Roth, the film tells the fantastical story of a man who ages in reverse — going from an old man to a young child while experiencing all the heartbreak and euphoria of life. The movie received mostly positive reviews and is now sitting at a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The website’s consensus reads, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is an epic fantasy tale with rich storytelling backed by fantastic performances.” The movie earned a leading 13 nominations at the 81st Academy Awards, including Fincher’s first in the Best Director category. It also remains notable for being the first film entirely shot using digital cameras to be nominated in the Best Cinematography category at the Oscars. According to FlixPatrol, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was among the most-watched movies on the global HBO Max chart this week. Fincher’s all set to reunite with Pitt for this year’s The Adventures of Cliff Booth. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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December 25, 2008
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166 minutes
Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s husband, Bryon Noem, is at the center of a growing scandal involving allegations that he’s explored online fetish communities.
Byron was accused of speaking with models in the “bimbofication” on online forums, referring to individuals who have undergone surgical enhancements to look like dolls.
“Ms. Noem is devastated,” a spokesperson for Kristi said in a March 2026 statement. “The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at the time.”
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Former United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem‘s husband, Bryon Noem, allegedly told a dominatrix that he was willing to leave his wife for her. “He really liked a confident woman,” Bryon’s alleged dominatrix, Shy Sotomayor, told the Daily Mail in an interview published on Friday, April 10. “I don’t embrace the airhead, ditzy […]
Initial Reports About Bryon Noem Surface
In late March 2026, the Daily Mail published photos of Bryon Noem allegedly dressed in pink hot pants and wearing fake breasts apparently made of balloons. He was also pictured wearing green leggings in another set of images obtained by the outlet.
The outlet reported that Bryon allegedly paid $25,000 to chat with online models in the online “bimbofication” scene, which involves people who use silicone injections and various surgical enhancements to appear doll-like. He allegedly sent a message to one model and shared his love for “huge, huge ridiculous boobs.”
Kristi Noem responded to the allegations through a spokesperson.
“Ms. Noem is devastated,” the spokesperson told the New York Post in a March 31, 2026 statement. “The family was blindsided by this, and they ask for privacy and prayers at the time.”
An OnlyFans Model Claims Bryon Noem Offered Her Money
The allegations deepened when OnlyFans model Nicole Raccagno claimed she had been in contact with Bryon Noem, who allegedly offered to finance a breast augmentation for her.
“I f***ing want to pay it,” Bryon allegedly wrote to Raccagno, according to text messages obtained by the Daily Mail in March 2026. “You’re the one that I love. I would love to marry you.”
Raccagno, who goes by “Plastic Trophy Bimbo” online, claimed she started interacting with Bryon in 2020, when he allegedly subscribed to her OnlyFans page under the name “Jason From Chicago.” Bryon allegedly paid $1,500 per month to view Raccagno’s content.
“The arrangement was he’d get all my videos for $1,500 every month, to help me pay half my rent,” she told the Daily Mail. “He would never say no to me. He had to pay for my fillers, my Botox. Whenever I was not looking like a hot bimbo, he would give me money.”
Bryon has not publicly addressed the allegations.
Bryon Noem’s Alleged Dominatrix Speaks Out
Bryon Noem’s alleged dominatrix, Shy Sotomayor, told the Daily Mail in April 2026 that Bryon claimed that he would leave wife Kristi Noem for her.
“He really liked a confident woman,” Sotomayor said. “I don’t embrace the airhead, ditzy personality that a lot of bimbos do. I expect to be worshipped, not degraded.”
Sotomayor claimed that she connected with Bryon in 2025, during which he reportedly said that he could see them both “leaving [their] spouses for each other” and asked to be called “Crystal.”
“I was just jaw to the floor, thrown for a loop that he wanted to be called that,” Sotomayor said, acknowledging that “Crystal” sounds similar to Kristi’s name. “[It is] so close to her name, when he could have gone with Stephanie or something.”
Sotomayor revealed that Bryon agreed to pay $20,000 to meet in person, though neither the payment nor the meeting actually took place. She further alleged Bryon did pay her $7,600 in November 2025 for her services.
Megyn Kelly Claims That Byron Noem Attempted to Go to Rehab
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly claimed on an April 2026 episode of her podcast that Bryon Noem once attempted to enter a rehabilitation program for alleged sex addiction.
“I can report that he was — he texted — I have been reliably told by a source and sent the text messages which my source, who I believe, has provided to me that he attempted a 12-step program for sex rehab,” Kelly said on The Megyn Kelly Show. “It was a place called Pure Desire, and it incorporates the 12 steps. We looked that up to see if that was a known rehab place in South Dakota and we found that it’s, like, a ministry.”
Kelly claimed that she obtained a screenshot of an alleged text from Byron.
“I’m entering a therapy program. Much needed and much overdue. 40 days,” the text apparently read. “I appreciate the conversations we had in getting to know you better. You seem like a great person. I’m a work in progress!”
According to Kelly, Bryon did not complete the program.
Who Is Byron Noem’s Wife?
Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in March 2026. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Kristi Noem and Bryon Noem have been married since 1992, tying the knot in Watertown, South Dakota. They share three children: daughters Kassidy and Kennedy and son Booker.
Kristi briefly served as the secretary of Homeland Security during President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Trump, who fired her in early March 2026, has since addressed the accusations against Byron.
“They confirmed it? Wow, well, I feel badly for the family if that’s the case, that’s too bad,” Trump told the Daily Mail on March 31, 2026. “I haven’t seen anything. I don’t know anything about it. That’s too bad, but I just know nothing about it.”
Us Weekly reached out to both Bryon and Kristi for comment.
This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists.
The Wrong Turn franchise is part of the low-budget horror boom of the 1990s and early 2000s. The films followed a similar pattern where strangers find themselves in a dangerous part of the country after taking a… wrong turn. The movies were not well received by critics, with many in the franchise receiving low ratings — if any — on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. However, they delivered pure horror fun with their twists, suspense, and gore. There are seven movies in the franchise, with the latest being released five years ago.
Wrong Turn 7 (2021) is one of the franchise’s top-rated films, with a 64% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The other top-rated installment is the second one at 67%. Wrong Turn 7 is now available to stream on Prime Video, and the movie is making waves. Streaming data from FlixPatrol shows it has found a sizable audience, ranking sixth on the streamer’s global chart at the time of writing. It’s still quite a distance from dethroning the number one film, Crime 101, and it might not.
Wrong Turn 7 is a slight departure from the other movies but follows similar beats. It takes place in the backwoods inhabited by a secluded community. While hiking, Jen (Charlotte Vega) and her friends encounter one such community after taking a wrong turn. Named The Foundation, this community of mountain dwellers is bent on protecting their centuries-old way of life by any means necessary. The task for Jen and her friends is to stay alive until her father (Matthew Modine) can find them, but that’s easier said than done. The film marked Alan B. McElroy‘s return to the franchise after he started it in 2003 by writing the first film. Wrong Turn 7 was directed by Mike P. Nelson and also stars Adain Bradley (Darius), Emma Dumont (Milla), Vardaan Arora (Gary), Dylan McTee (Adam), and Daisy Head (Edith), among others.
Will There Be ‘Wrong Turn 8?’
Hollywood loves success stories, and whenever a cult classic like Wrong Turn or Final Destination sees renewed interest, another installment is almost guaranteed. So what does that mean for this franchise? “I had planned two more films, so there would be a trilogy, based around this idea of The Foundation and these characters,” B. McElroy said in an interview when asked what the future looks like for the franchise. “I’d love to finish it and see it all come out the way I wanted.”
Stream Wrong Turn on Prime Video in the U.S., and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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January 26, 2021
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120 minutes
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Mike P. Nelson
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Alan B. McElroy
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wrong turn
Tron is a film that’s a study in contrasts. Upon its release, it received mixed reviews but went on to become a cult classic, not to mention part of a watershed moment in science fiction history. It revolutionized visual effects, yet most of Disney’s animation department didn’t want to work on it. It’s even spawned two sequels, Tron: Legacy and Tron: Ares, with each film receiving a wildly different reception upon release. Yet Tron‘s strangest claim to fame is inspiring the short-lived sci-fi television series Automan, especially since that series cribbed its entire visual language and plot ideas from the movie.
Automan follows Walter Nebicher (Desi Arnaz Jr.), a brilliant but socially awkward police officer who works in the computer programming department. Desperate for action, Nebicher creates artificial intelligence in the form of “Automan”, a holographic being (Chuck Wagner) that can fight crime with Nebicher’s help. The two work together to solve crimes, while also passing Automan off as a FBI agent that befriended Nebicher. Even by the standards of 80s-era television, Automan was utterly ridiculous — and it didn’t help that it felt like the poor man’s version of Tron.
‘Automan’ Owes Its Concept & Visual Language to ‘Tron’
Automan‘s debt to Tron is evident in its premise, which features a human being and a computer program joining forces, to the vehicles that Automan uses. Both the “Autocar” and the “Autochopper” feature the same glowing blue hues as the original Tron, and Automan even wears a blue suit similar to the programs in Tron‘s Grid. To its credit, Automan did try to introduce some original ideas. One of those ideas involved Automan merging with Nebicher to form a singular being that possessed the former’s abilities and the latter’s intelligence. Chuck Wagner would later talk about what drew him to Automan in a documentary chronicling the series’ creation:
“I loved the script. I loved the honesty and simplicity of the script…I approached it really honestly and it was a gift, but my focus, my imagination, and my whole life had geared me toward superheroes. So this was like a magical signpost, and the fact that I got cast was a real blessing.”
Automan also boasted a superstar creator in Glen A. Larson, who brought some of the ’80s biggest television shows to life. In addition to creating the original Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Larson was also the man behind Knight Rider. Much like Automan, Knight Rider features a cool car and a cutting-edge sci-fi concept, as the car is powered by a living computer. What separates the two shows is that Knight Rider had the charismatic presence of David Hasselhoff; despite the best efforts of Chuck Wagner and Desi Arnaz Jr., Automan lacked the same flair as Larson’s other productions.
Screenwriter Jesse Wigutow, who serves as EP for ‘Daredevil: Born Again,’ also drops exciting details for Seasons 2 and 3 of the Disney+ series.
‘Automan’ Lasted for a Single Season
During its short-lived run, Automan ran into a combination of problems. Not only were its special effects extremely costly, but it was also crushed in the ratings by other shows. Its biggest competition was the spy series Scarecrow and Mrs. King, which, ironically, featured Bruce Boxleitner — Tron himself — in a starring role. Another factor that contributed to Automan being relegated to the annals of sci-fi history is the fact that, for years, the only place you could get the complete series on DVD was in the UK. That would eventually change in 2015, when Shout! Factory released the entire series on DVD.
Despite its short run, Automan showed a fair amount of promise. The idea of a digital being taking human form would be explored in other television series, most notably with the iconic anime Ghost in the Shell. Automan was also proof that Tron had plenty of appeal, whether it was the cutting-edge visuals or the potential in its story. Time will tell if someone manages to unlock that potential, but considering Tron: Ares exists, this is far from the worst thing someone’s done with the Tron franchise.
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1983 – 1984-00-00
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Kim Manners, Winrich Kolbe, Allan Burns, Allen Baron, Bruce Seth Green
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Sam Egan, Larry Brody, Bruce Kalish, David Garber
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