Brandi Glanville is opening up about another alarming health concern!

The reality star is still on a mission to unravel the factor behind some of the health issues she has been experiencing and has shared her latest theory with her pal on a new episode of her podcast.

Brandi Glanville made waves online in 2024 when she blamed Bravo for causing her so much stress after her exit from the franchise, thus leading to a significant disfigurement in her face.

The reality TV star recently discussed it on her podcast, “Brandi Unfiltered,” with her guest, Lisa Ann. Glanville said she was just informed about it recently and believes she may have it in her tonsils. Ann confirmed that ringworm is highly contagious, particularly through close physical contact. 

Due to the highly contagious nature of the infection, she noted that makeup artists who work with her brand are trained to check talent for any suspicious skin patches.

Glanville noted that she might have been exposed because she dated a man in the industry years ago and became intimate with him in very interesting ways. 

She recalled them getting very creative with intimacy to prevent pregnancy, stating: “He would only, you know, my face … because he didn’t want to get me pregnant. He didn’t know that the ship had sailed. I’m like, ‘OK, whatever, I’m not going to correct you. Alright, honey.’ And in my mouth in all that.”

The Bravo alum also shared that she has already undergone several tests for sexually transmitted infections affecting the throat, but said all the results came back negative.

However, Glanville acknowledged that she is still concerned when people say that if ringworm is not treated, it can spread to other parts of the body, such as the ears.

The Bravo Alum Looked Forward To Fresh Start With Move To New Home

Prior to this shocking revelation from Glanville, she closed out 2025 with a candid interview with US Weekly, in which she admitted that while healing has been a slow process for her, she is slowly getting back to her normal routine.

The star continued, saying she hopes for a fresh start as she moved into her new home, given the opportunity her new space has given her to reset, renew, and focus on creating a calmer, more positive environment for herself.

Glanville emphasized that she now relishes the simple things, such as staying at home, taking care of herself, and getting into her creative persona. She revealed that she had also been filming a variety of new projects alongside her new YouTube series at the time. 

Brandi Glanville Blamed Her Facial Disfigurement On Ruptured Breast Implants

Earlier in the year, after a challenging last quarter in 2025, The Blast noted that she was spotted in Beverly Hills looking very radiant. As she interacted more with fans and paparazzi, Glanville disclosed that the cause of her health issues had to do with ruptured breast implants. 

She said that the silicone leaked all over her body, clogged her lymph nodes, and eventually caused severe infection in her face. The mystery ailment caused her to rack up a massive amount of bills through many doctors’ offices, trying to find out what was wrong with her and why her appearance had changed so drastically. 

After undergoing a sonogram, Glanville said she finally found out what the problem was when her implants were revealed. The former Bravo star said she did not follow the recommendation to replace the implants every 10 years, and that she had them in for about 20 years. 

In retrospect, she said she was abiding by the controversial rule of not replacing what was not broken. Prior to discovering the actual reason for her physical ailments, Glanville was openly speculating that the stress of Bravo could have had something to do with her appearance.

The ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Admits She Hit Rock Bottom During Health Battle

In August 2025, The Blast noted that Glanville candidly shared about the profound impact her current medical situation was having on her mental and emotional health.

She admitted that she was still looking for answers and was seeing numerous doctors at that time, hoping to find out why the facial deformity had occurred.

The reality star acknowledged that it had cost her a lot of money, saying that she had spent the majority of her savings on treatments and medical consultations and had also depleted her insurance plan. 

Amid all the struggle, Glanville disclosed that she sometimes felt defeated and emotionally broken. The dramatic changes in her appearance and the lack of answers left her in a low mood. 

The reality star further revealed that she had suicidal thoughts at the time, but that her kids were her strength to push on and fight through one of the darkest periods of her life.

Brandi Glanville Landed In Urgent Care After Trying A Viral DIY Hack

Glanville recently posted a video about her experience with a TikTok garlic cure that put her in urgent care. In an episode of her “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” podcast, the reality star revealed that she had caught a cold from her 18-year-old son, Jake, and that she had tried a new sinus-clearing hack she saw on social media.

According to Glanville, the trend suggested using garlic helped relieve congestion; unfortunately, the situation went south when a clove of garlic jammed itself deep in her ear canal. The accident caused her to suffer serious pain until it was removed at urgent care the next day by a doctor.

Glanville said she initially tried to stick the garlic in her nose, but it was too painful because she had just had laser cosmetic surgery. The burning sensation created by the garlic on her sensitive skin made her switch to her ear.

After the incident, the Bravo star confessed that she learned a lesson not to take everything people post online as gospel. Glanville continued by saying that she was seeking to ease her sinus congestion, but realized that individuals need to be more careful when following health tips on social media apps.

The Secret Service confirmed that an alleged shooter who opened fire at Secret Service agents near the White House has died.

An agency spokesperson also announced on Saturday, May 23, that a bystander was injured during the violent incident and is currently in critical condition. The suspected shooter — who has not been named publicly — allegedly opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington D.C., though no agents were injured.

“Shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday, an individual in the area of 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue pulled a weapon from his bag and began firing,” Secret Service Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi told Us Weekly on Saturday. “Secret Service Police returned fire, striking the suspect who was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. During the shooting, one bystander was also struck by gunfire.”

The statement concluded, “No injuries were sustained by officers. The President [Donald Trump] was in the White House during the incident, however no protectees or operations were impacted. The incident remains under investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.”

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CNN reported that investigators matched the name of the suspected shooter with someone they’d had “multiple encounters with in and around the White House.”

Us has reached out to the White House and Secret Service for comment.

Earlier in the night, a Secret Service spokesperson confirmed to Us that the agency was “gathering information and will have more on this incident shortly.”

“FBI is on the scene and supporting Secret Service responding to shots fired near White House grounds – we will update the public as we’re able,” FBI Director Kash Patel tweeted a short time later.

White House reporters were on the premises when gunfire broke out. They were quickly rushed into the briefing room and locked down for around 40 minutes, per multiple outlets.

“I was in the middle of taping on my iPhone for a social video from the White House North Lawn when we heard the shots,” ABC News White House correspondent Selina Wang tweeted at the time. “It sounded like dozens of gunshots. We were told to sprint to the press briefing room where we are holding now.”

The incident took place less than one month after shots broke out at the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25.

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President Trump, 79, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and numerous other administration officials were all inside the Hilton’s ballroom when gunfire erupted near the main magnetometer in the lobby. They were all rushed out of the ballroom within moments of the shooting.

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Cole Tomas Allen allegedly shot a Secret Service agent in their protective vest during the crossfire, with the agent being rushed to a local hospital for treatment. (Trump told reporters in a briefing that the Secret Service agent was saved by his security vest.)

Allen, 31, was later charged with attempting to assassinate the president, interstate transportation of weapons and discharge of a firearm during a violent crime and pleaded not guilty during a May 11 court hearing.

Although he’s been a fond favorite on British screens for many decades, thanks in no small part to his iconic role as the foul-mouthed government spin-doctor Malcolm Tucker in Armando Iannucci‘s The Thick of It, Peter Capaldi‘s popularity in the U.S. would finally come when he was cast as the titular Time Lord in the iconic sci-fi series Doctor Who. During his fondly remembered run, Capaldi helped steer the series into more mature and darker territory, in what is now considered a misunderstood period for the show.

Since his time in the TARDIS, Capaldi has been part of some critically acclaimed series, although few have proven quite as popular as Apple TV’s Criminal Record. Paul Rutman‘s British crime thriller scored impressive figures in its first season, including a reported 12.63 million viewers per episode globally, and a second season became quickly inevitable. That second season finally debuted earlier this year, with Cush Jumbo and Capaldi’s Detective Sergeant June Lenker and Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Hegarty returning for a more politically charged second installment.

Despite having to go head-to-head with some of Apple TV’s most popular shows, including the beloved comedy-drama Shrinking, a second season of the Jon Hamm-led Your Friends and Neighbors, and the hugely popular new series Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Criminal Record has held its own, regularly finding a place inside the streaming top ten. At the time of writing, the show has hit its best milestone yet, officially passing the 100-day mark on the Apple TV charts in the U.S.

What’s Next for ‘Criminal Record’?

Following the explosive fifth episode this past Wednesday, Criminal Record will return on May 27 for Episode 6, “When the Music Stops.” Directed by Joelle Mae David, the episode is sure to kick the second season into its final gear with just three episodes left. A synopsis for the episode reads, “After the chaos in the woods, Billy goes dark; Operation Samphire hangs by a thread.” But what will happen to the show after the June 10 finale? Although Apple TV hasn’t yet committed to a third season, hope is high that this twisty thriller will return again, with star Jumbo even saying in a recent interview when asked about a third season, “We would love it, but it’s not up to us!”

Criminal Record is available to stream on Apple TV, and continues this Wednesday. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Selena Gomez is stepping into one of the boldest phases of her career, and not everyone saw it coming.

The former Disney star is reportedly preparing for a daring new film packed with mature themes, lengthy runtime ambitions, and serious awards buzz.

However, while the project has sparked intense conversation online, one person closest to Gomez is reportedly standing firmly in her corner.

Selena Gomez’s upcoming role in Brady Corbet’s reported new film “The Origin of the World” is already generating attention long before cameras even begin rolling.

The project, which is said to also star Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, has been described by insiders as a daring, X-rated feature that could reportedly run close to four hours.

According to a source who spoke to The Daily Mail, Gomez’s decision should not completely surprise longtime followers of her career.

“People seem to forget that Selena did the movie Spring Breakers, but that movie was very risky with the choices it made and the nudity and drugs, and the character that Selena played was something completely different from her Barney and Disney roots,” the insider explained.

The source also noted that Gomez has spent years trying to break away from the polished image many people still associate with her earlier career.

“As she has gotten older, she has done work to not only test herself but also allow her to grow up in the industry,” the insider added.

Back in 2012, “Spring Breakers” shocked audiences by showing a completely different side of Gomez alongside fellow former child stars Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Benson. Now, insiders believe her newest project may push boundaries even further.

Selena Gomez Eyes Serious Hollywood Respect

Industry insiders reportedly believe Gomez sees the new film as more than just another acting role.

Brady Corbet’s reputation as a filmmaker appears to be a major reason why the actress signed onto the project. The insider explained that Corbet’s artistic credibility gives the film a much different image than a typical controversial movie.

The source claimed Corbet is “so beloved that no matter what he brings to it, people are expecting it to be his Boogie Nights.”

The comparison references Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically acclaimed 1997 classic, which blended explicit material with serious storytelling and later earned multiple Oscar nominations.

According to the insider, “Boogie Nights” became “that entertains aspects of X-rated material, but in no way is the film remembered for that – it is remembered for being a defining moment in cinema.”

Sources also suggested Gomez is deeply focused on proving herself as a serious actress capable of taking creative risks.

“Selena is eager to win awards and be looked at as an actress with substance, because lots of her previous roles, she’s been very cookie-cutter and almost just a statue,” the insider said.

The source added, “Being able to work on these movies that have an edge is something she sees as a means of extending her career.”

Gomez Says She Feels Free From Disney Image

The film also represents another step in Selena Gomez’s long effort to move beyond her Disney Channel identity.

Over the years, the actress has openly discussed how difficult it was growing up under the pressure of maintaining a perfect public image while starring on “Wizards of Waverly Place.”

During a 2023 interview with Variety, Gomez admitted she finally feels less restricted by those expectations.

“I definitely feel free of it,” she said at the time. “Sometimes I get triggered. It’s not that I’m ashamed of my past, it’s just that I’ve worked so hard to find my own way. I don’t want to be who I was. I want to be who I am.”

She also reflected on how closely Disney stars were expected to monitor their behavior in public.

Gomez said, “Of course. I wasn’t a wild child by any means. But I was on Disney, so I had to make sure not to say ‘What the hell?’ in front of anyone.”

She explained that much of the pressure came from herself as she tried to maintain a positive image for younger fans, noting, “It’s stuff that I was also putting on myself to be the best role model I could be. Now, I think being the best role model is being honest, even with the ugly and complicated parts of yourself.”

That mindset now appears to be influencing the kind of projects she chooses moving forward.

Benny Blanco Fully Supports Selena Gomez’s Decision

Despite the controversy surrounding the film’s mature themes, sources insist Gomez has strong support from husband Benny Blanco.

According to the insider, Blanco completely understands why the role matters so much to her career.

“Benny is proud of Selena and her decision to move forward with working on the film,” the source shared.

The insider also stressed that Gomez is not taking the project lightly or simply accepting it for attention.

“She has all the money in the world, she has all the fans in the world, she now wants to do stuff that excites her,” the source explained.

The insider added that Gomez now views bold artistic risks as an important part of her future in Hollywood.

They shared, “Roles of this nature are going to be her continued calling card for the years to come because she wants to surprise critics and herself.”

Brady Corbet Film Already Generating Intense Buzz

Part of the fascination surrounding the movie comes from Corbet’s reputation for ambitious filmmaking.

His previous film, “The Brutalist,” already drew attention for its massive runtime and unconventional structure. Reports suggest the new screenplay stretches roughly 200 pages and could become another lengthy cinematic event.

The production is also expected to use rare eight-perf 65mm cameras, continuing Corbet’s reputation for visually ambitious projects.

According to insiders, that artistic reputation is exactly why Gomez feels comfortable stepping into unfamiliar territory.

“She’s playing a character in an overall piece that should be very artistic. Brady has proven himself to be a filmmaker with a vision and a purpose. Selena isn’t going into this lightly, and Benny appreciates her drive and will be her biggest cheerleader throughout,” the source said.

With awards ambitions, controversial themes, and major Hollywood names attached, Gomez’s latest project is already shaping up to become one of the entertainment industry’s most closely watched risks.

Last September, the world lost another Hollywood icon when it was confirmed that Robert Redford had passed away aged 89. Following his breakout performance in 1969’s Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Redford starred in countless great movies, such as 1975’s Three Days of the Condor, followed one year later by All the President’s Men, and 1985’s Out of Africa alongside Meryl Streep. Across his sixty-year career, Redford scored an Academy Award win for Best Director and even earned the Academy’s prestigious Honorary Award in 2002.

With countless entries in his filmography, from starring roles to directorial efforts, Redford’s movies regularly circle on the streaming charts. However, at a time when the usual suspects often crack the top ten, one of his more underrated modern performances has become an unlikely streaming favorite. The film in question is the modern Western drama An Unfinished Life, released in 2005, which stars Redford as a recovering alcoholic who is reacquainted with his daughter, with the pair learning to heal old wounds.

Also starring Morgan Freeman and Jennifer Lopez, the Lasse Halström-directed feature was cruelly underrated by critics at the time, although famed critic Roger Ebert saw the sparkling gem beneath the poor reviews, praising the screenplay for being “modest and heartfelt” in his 3/4 review. Over two decades on and, in the shadow of Redford’s passing, An Unfinished Life is earning its flowers. At the time of writing, the movie is one of the ten most-streamed on Paramount+ in the U.S., a list currently topped by Mckenna Grace‘s 2026 body horror comedy Slanted.

‘An Unfinished Life’ Was a Box Office Flop

As a consequence of studio restructuring at Miramax and other outside forces, An Unfinished Life faced many delays in the lead-up to release, with some fearing that the film’s title would manifest into a reality. This, plus a frustratingly limited theatrical release, left the film doomed from the start of its theatrical run. Against a reported budget of $30 million, An Unfinished Life earned just $18.5 million worldwide, split between a domestic haul of $8.5 million and a further $10 million from overseas markets. At its peak, the film was available in just 888 locations nationwide, earning no more than $2 million in domestic revenue on its most fruitful weekend.

An Unfinished Life is streaming on Paramount+. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more of the latest streaming stories.

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There’s no stopping the Taylor Sheridan universe. The cowboy connoisseur has a knack for television, looping audiences in with contemporary stories of the American Wild West, where real business is often conducted in plain sight — but under a veil of discretion. Whether it’s the past or present, the way of the ranch is a timeless culture.

In recent years, Sheridan has expanded beyond his Yellowstone roster, exploring other genres outside the traditional cowboy story. While some of his shows really get into the action and intensity, others place greater emphasis on character and storytelling depth. Without further ado, here are all the Taylor Sheridan shows, ranked by action. Note: we opted not to include The Road since it’s a reality competition show; the most action happening on it is singing.

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‘The Madison’ (2026–Present)

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It’s never a nice feeling to be an outsider in your own family. The Madison follows the Clyburn family, who move from New York City to Montana’s Madison River Valley after a tragic plane crash takes the lives of Stacy’s husband and his brother. Staying at a remote ranch near Bozeman, Stacy (Michelle Pfeiffer) struggles to cope with her loss, all while the world refuses to pause for her.

Loyal Yellowstone fans might be in for a surprise with The Madison. Instead of the usual action-driven plot, much of the slow-burning conflict comes from getting over a personal tragedy. Grief can be difficult when everyone’s hurting, especially when they’re not on the same page. It might not be a cowboy’s cup of tea, but for those who enjoy bittersweet countryside sentimentality, The Madison is the right show.

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‘Landman’ (2024–Present)

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There’s a reason why oil prices keep rising, and it often comes at a human cost. Landman is set in the oilfields of West Texas, where roughnecks and billionaires fight to get their share of the booming industry. At the center is Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton), a strict M-Tex executive caught between corporate power players in skyscrapers and the riggers who risk their lives on the oil fields every day.

Landman only turns to violence when necessary, usually to deal with outlaws. Although the action intensifies when the drug cartel is involved, it only happens later in the series. Most of the story is corporate-driven, with M-Tex facing a financial crisis after a destroyed offshore rig. Instead of physical fistfights, much of the battle happens in boardrooms — think negotiations, backstabbing, and scapegoating.

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‘1883’ (2021–2022)

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Hailed as the origin story of Yellowstone, 1883 may not feature the same confrontational action as Sheridan’s more contemporary works. Aside from the occasional bandit attack, the series is more focused on the Dutton ancestors’ fight for survival as they settle in what would eventually become Yellowstone. It is a family journey, only one filled with danger at every turn.

With only horses and caravans to carry them across the frontier, 1883 delivers a gritty and grounded take on the American Wild West, particularly the brutal realities of surviving the Oregon Trail before finally settling for Montana. Human threats are only part of the struggle. Nature itself becomes the main enemy, alongside disease, exhaustion, and sudden loss. While 1883 may not rely on nonstop deadly action, it remains heartbreaking nonetheless.

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‘1923’ (2022–2025)

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While Yellowstone deals with land disputes involving the rich and powerful, and 1883 is about the Duttons settling their roots, 1923 is a historical epic about survival, colonialism, and generational trauma. Jacob Dutton (Harrison Ford) and Cara Dutton (Helen Mirren), now in their elder years, leave much of the fighting to the ranch hands as they struggle to keep their land intact within their limited capacity.

But 1923 promises far more brutal action on the other side of the world: Africa. The wildlife in Kenya is far deadlier than anything in Montana, and Spencer constantly finds himself fending off raging elephants, leopards, and lions. Fighting humans is difficult enough, but animals do not care about morality or mercy — to them, you are just flesh waiting to be consumed.

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‘Dutton Ranch’ (2026–Present)

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Picking up right after the Yellowstone finale, Beth (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Dutton (Cole Hauser) move to South Texas in the aftermath of a wildfire engulfing the Montana wildlife. Together with their adopted son, Carter (Finn Little), the family starts anew by purchasing a new ranch. However, not everyone is happy with the new competition, especially the highly pragmatic 10 Petal Ranch owner, Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening).

Considering that the two are outsiders, the much calmer Beth and Rip conduct business as civilly as possible. However, that doesn’t mean they aren’t still as strict and stern as ever. Given that it’s still early in the show at the time of writing, the action hasn’t fully ramped up yet. Still, with characters like Beulah’s wildcard son and Carter, who isn’t afraid to tackle an abusive man, Dutton Ranch knows exactly when to be soft and when to turn violent.

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‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ (2023)

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Based on the real-life lawman who reportedly made more than 3,000 arrests, Lawmen: Bass Reeves follows the near-mythic figure as he becomes one of the first Black deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River. The series plays out as both a historical recount and a character study, tracing Reeves from his beginnings in slavery to his rise as a feared and respected lawman on the frontier.

Much of Reeves’ work involves lengthy investigations, tracking fugitives across dangerous territory. However, the series wastes no time reminding viewers that Reeves is an expert marksman capable of turning a standoff violent in seconds. Shootouts, ambushes, fistfights, and tense manhunts all become part of the job, and when the law doesn’t side with men like Reeves, things can get ugly once in a while.

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‘Marshals’ (2026–Present)

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When you put a rancher like Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) back into the field, things can get messy. A former U.S. Navy SEAL, Kayce goes back to his roots in Marshals following the death of his wife. To cope with his grief, he took the opportunity to serve as a U.S. Marshal. Unlike Yellowstone, where Kayce follows an unspoken code within the ranch and his family, he is now completely on his own as he is thrown into the deep end of protecting Montana.

Marshals wastes no time throwing Kayce into dangerous operations, including investigating a possible terror attack on the Broken Rock Indian Reservation. Unlike in Yellowstone, where he was often pushed around by his family, Kayce’s moral code is now the law. Although not quite as abrasive as what he’s accustomed to during the Yellowstone days, Marshals promises a generous amount of shootouts, horse chases, and explosions.

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‘Tulsa King’ (2022–Present)

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Tulsa King might start off with a classic New York Mafia premise, but for a gangster crime drama, it is surprisingly more on the lighthearted side. After being imprisoned for 25 years, Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) expects to be treated like a hero for never snitching on his bosses all those years. Instead, he gets exiled to the middle-of-nowhere Tulsa, Oklahoma, forced to build his own business from scratch.

Anyone familiar with the mob genre knows how specific those action scenes usually are: slick, claustrophobic, and more interested in prolonging pain before finally killing somebody. But much of Tulsa King also revolves around Dwight building a crew of misfits who hilariously do not always get along. Still, when they lock in together, they pull off lively, tightly choreographed fights full of grappling, shootouts, and perfectly timed takedowns.

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‘Yellowstone’ (2018–2024)

Everyone — literally everyone — is beating the living lights out of each other in Yellowstone. Following John Dutton III (Kevin Costner) and his exceptionally different adult children, the series makes one thing painfully clear: everybody is capable of physically fending for themselves, whether they are ranchers working the land or corporate players fighting from behind office desks. Above all else, their main priority is protecting the ranch from vulture enterprises and corporations trying to seize it for themselves.

On their best days, they get into fistfights outside the family home or deliver casual beatings to remind enemies who is in charge. At their worst, rival gangs send men to literally tear through their offices, leaving behind bloody trails of bodies. It does not matter whether it happens in a store in broad daylight or a bar in the dead of night — one wrong move, and you are gone.

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‘Mayor of Kingstown’ (2021–Present)

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Mike McClusky (Jeremy Renner) is not someone to be messed with in Mayor of Kingstown. Unlike Sheridan’s usual lineup of cowboys and countryside dramas, the crime thriller follows Mike as he becomes the unofficial “mayor” — or rather, the fixer — of the fictional Kingstown, a place that feels less like a home and more like a company town built on incarceration.

A former inmate himself, Mike knows how to keep the criminal underworld from spiraling out of control. With seven prison systems within a 10-mile radius, he is always one arm’s length away from pulling a gun, slamming somebody into the ground, or getting nearly stabbed. But the scariest part of Mayor of Kingstown’s violence is that it stems from a corrupt prison system that fails to rehabilitate the incarcerated.

Game of Thrones alum Hannah Murray says she suffered a catastrophic psychotic break after joining a wellness cult.

“It’s easy to go, ‘Well, that would never happen to me,’ but we do ourselves a disservice when we start saying that, because you don’t know,” Murray, 36, told The Guardian in an interview published on Saturday, May 23. “I had no idea I was going togo through any of the things in the book. I would’ve assumed I couldn’t, that I was safe. I was well educated, from a middle-class family; everything should have been fine.”

She continued, “I thought, “I’m smart. I make good choices.’ Well, I made terrible choices. But it’s important to understand why people do these things, rather than going, ‘Oh, they must be idiots.’ Or, ‘How stupid could you be?’”

Murray, who appeared in 25 episodes of the hit HBO series across Seasons 2 through 8 as Gilly, declined to name the wellness cult she says she joined at age 27, instead only referring to it as the “organization.” She told the outlet she was introduced to the cult via a so-called “energy healer,” who she met through her personal trailer on the set of Detroit.

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“My own experience felt highly eroticized, without anything explicitly physical happening,” she said of her experience in the alleged cult. “There was just this charge to the energy in the room. I think there often is in these hierarchical spiritual organizations. I found it interesting that it was a primarily quite female space — the teachers, the healer — and then this man walks in and he’s incredibly confident and magnetic. The first thing he says is a joke about sex. From this quite floaty, quite gentle, wishy-washy energy, it was suddenly, like, ‘Hey, I’m here,’ and, ‘Let’s f***.’ I think he was doing that deliberately.”

The leader of the wellness cult, also not named by Murray, allegedly wrote a “symbolic necklace and carried a giant Starbucks cup” with him everywhere he went. The actress spent thousands of dollars to obtain “wisdom and specialness,” but ultimately suffered a psychotic episode so intense that she was admitted to a psychiatric unit and, later, diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

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She documented her experience in her new book, The Make Believe: A Memoir of Magic and Madness, and today stays away from all things wellness industry-related.

“Even the tame stuff can feel quite distressing,” she explained. “I don’t meditate any more. I wouldn’t go into a crystal shop. I don’t do yoga, because I don’t quite know what might come up that might feel a bit too woo-woo for my personal threshold. But I realize now how pervasive it is. How often people you don’t know will offer it as a remedy.”

She added, ‘You’ll say, ‘I’m not really sleeping,’ and they’ll say, ‘Have you tried meditation?’ It’s everywhere, seen as an inherently positive solution. And there are harmless or positive versions. But as someone looking for something to fix me entirely, a magic wand or silver bullet, the promise felt seductive and addictive.”

For the past couple of months, Prime Video has been dominated by the final installment of Eric Kripke‘s beloved superhero satire, The Boys. Karl Urban‘s Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid‘s Hughie Campbell, Antony Starr‘s Homelander, et al. have been busy dialing the drama and action up to 11 for the fifth season, with the bold chaos coming to an explosive end this past week. Ending on “a rushed but mostly satisfying note,” according to Collider’s review of the finale by Nate Richard, Prime Video is ready to enter its post-The Boys era, and one series is already flying that flag.

The show in question is the acclaimed Off Campus, based on Elle Kennedy‘s book series, which is being dubbed by many as the perfect replacement for HBO Max’s Heated Rivalry. The series features a stellar ensemble, including leads Ella Bright (The Crown) and Belmont Cameli (Until Dawn), alongside Josh Heuston (Dune: Prophecy), Antonio Cipriano (Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin), Jalen Thomas Brooks (The Pitt), Mika Abdalla (The Pitt), and Stephen Kalyn (Gen V). Off Campus debuted on Prime Video on May 13, dropping all eight episodes at once, and scoring immediate popularity across the world.

Just over a week since the show’s premiere, and it continues to rise in popularity. At the time of writing, Off Campus is one of the most-watched shows on Prime Video in the U.S., as well as the second-most-watched show in the world, behind the aforementioned The Boys. The show ranks as the most-watched on Prime in several countries, including Switzerland, South Africa, and Canada, and is expected to climb to the global #1 spot as the dust settles on The Boys‘ finale. Unsurprisingly, the show has already been renewed for Season 2.

How Have Critics Reacted to ‘Off Campus’?

Romantic dramas aimed at older teens often prove divisive among critics. However, Off Campus is breaking that trend by earning near-universal acclaim from both critics and audiences. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series has scored a near-perfect 93%, with audiences awarding a 90% rating. Collider’s Therese Lacson was full of praise in her review, calling the series “exactly what romance novel lovers want from a TV adaptation.” She continued, “Detractors might call the show cheesy or a guilty pleasure, but for lovers of romance, there’s nothing guilty about it.“

Off Campus Season 1 is available to stream on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Release Date

May 13, 2026

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Prime Video

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Dawn Wilkinson, Erica Dunton, Silver Tree, Sam Bailey

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Emmy St. Pierre

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Some of the biggest off-screen movie news this month arrived on May 4, as it was announced that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni‘s legal battle, following their collaboration on It Ends With Us and Lively’s accusation of sexual harassment, had come to an end via a confidential settlement. As the dust settles on the controversy, and fans allow themselves a moment to share their opinion on social media, the time has come to move on and look forward to more adaptations from Colleen Hoover’s catalog.

Since It Ends With Us earned $350 million at the global box office, two more Hoover adaptations have been released. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by its predecessor’s headlines, both films have performed well at the box office, although they fell short of It Ends With Us‘ high heights. Most recently, Reminders of Him, starring Maika Monroe and Tyriq Withers, and directed by Vanessa Caswill, took home $88 million against a production budget of $25 million, despite facing competition from the likes of Scream 7, Wuthering Heights, and the huge sci-fi hit Project Hail Mary.

Last year, the second feature Hoover adaptation, Regretting You, capitalized on the financial success of It Ends With Us by scoring a $90 million haul against a reported budget of $30 million. Starring the likes of Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames, Scott Eastwood, Willa Fitzgerald, and Clancy Brown, the film earned a poor reception from critics, dubbed “messy” in Isabella Soares‘ review for Collider, but impressed fans enough to earn an 84% audience score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Seven months later, Regretting You is still impressing fans and has landed as the most-watched movie on Prime Video in the U.S., at the time of writing.

When Is the Next Colleen Hoover Adaptation?

Romance is exchanged for psychological thrills in the next Hoover adaptation, as Verity debuts on the big screen on October 2, 2026. Led by the hugely talented Anne Hathaway, who is now the biggest star to feature in a Hoover adaptation, this eye-catching line-up also features Dakota Johnson, Josh Hartnett, Ismael Cruz Cordóva, and Brady Wagner. The movie is directed by Michael Showalter, who has previously worked with Hathaway on Prime Video’s The Idea of You, which became a big hit for the streamer.

Regretting You is streaming now on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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October 22, 2025

Runtime

116 minutes

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Josh Boone

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Writers

Susan McMartin

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Anna Todd, Brunson Green, Flavia Viotti, Robert Kulzer

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