Hey Big Brother fans, let’s look at the powers and punishments available in the BB Time Capsule. They unveiled all 6 punishments and all 6 rewards available with the Time Capsule on Unlocked.

And of course, you already saw Angela Murray get the Hard Boiled Detective punishment. That was an entire week of her in that big old costume. And now, another houseguest was selected for the BB Time Capsule.

This time it was another icon, Rick Devens (BB28). And unlike Angela, he smacked the big red button at the right time and got an incredible power. We’ll talk about his when we hit it on the list.

Big Brother: Time Capsule Punishments and Historical Context

First, let’s do punishments. I already mentioned the Egg Detective with the big magnifying glass. The first time we saw that was in BB27 when Vince Panaro lost a power of veto competition while on the chopping block.

Ava Pearl nominated him and Vince wound up with it during the prizes and punishments POV comp. Another punishment they revealed that I love is Lord of the Latrine. This one was from BB23 in the Kingdom of Curl-a-lot POV comp with prizes and punishments.

Derek Xiao was the HOH and he got the POV but then his nominee Britini D’Angelo was last to choose and took his POV and gave him Lord of the Latrine. This is more of a whole-house punishment.

Big Brother locked the downstairs bathroom and for 24 hours, any houseguest who needed to potty had to find Derek. Then ask his permission, and he’d escort them to the bathroom then blow a horn and announce their entry to the bathroom.

He’d say stuff like “Lady Tiffany’s now using the porcelain throne, is it a one or a two?” Fortunately, this punishment was only for 24 hours and not a whole week like so many of the worst BB punishments are.

Big Brother: Not the Whole Hog

Alright, another punishment they brought back is Hamazon. This was something Fessy Shafaat was hit with in BB20 and involved eating pork but because he’s Muslim, they had to accommodate with vegan ham.

Fessy got this in BB20 which was tech themed and it was from a BB APP store twist. Houseguests that were trending got a power app, an advantage of some sort. And those trending least got a crap app.

Fessy was least trending in Week 1 of this twist and he chose it from a list of 4 options with no idea what it was other than eating something. So, for a whole week, whenever Big Brother delivered ham, Fessy had to eat the entire package.

Deliveries were frequent, irregularly timed and could come day or night. One of the 2 a.m. deliveries he forced himself to eat came right back up and Fessy was throwing up the vegan ham while Kaitlyn Herman, the puzzle-challenged BB20 houseguest, patted his back.

Big Brother: Camp Guide and Partner Punishments

The Camp Guide punishment is also in the mix. This was from BB19‘s Summer of Temptation. The comp was adventure themed and it was typical prizes and punishments comp.

Alex Ow had the five-thousand-dollar cash prize and Elena Davies went last and got the camp guide punishment. Then, she broke a deal with Alex, grabbed her cash and stuck her with the punishment.

For the week, Alex had to wear a scouting type uniform and carry heavy gear on her back all the time. Then, when a bugle blared, Alex had to go to the backyard, pitch a big full-sized tent. Then she had to cook hot dogs for everyone and then break down the camp again.

Sometimes Big Brother would sound the bugle again right after she broke camp. Alex was so mad, she’d curse Elena late at night while building the tent like a mantra. This next punishment I’m super excited about because I’d been hoping to see a partner-punishment.

They brought back Adam and Eve from BB16. Caleb Reynolds and Victoria Rafaeli played in the Battle of the Block versus another duo. The best way to win that comp was to incur punishments.

But then you’d get safety for the week. So, Caleb and Victoria wound up with three punishments: Adam and Eve, two weeks of slop and also one had to shave the other’s head. Caleb nicely volunteered to be shaved.

They wore Adam and Eve unitards with leaves on them. They were tethered by a vine for 48 hours with the usual: eat together, sleep together, bathroom together, tethered for showers, and of course, tethered outside the door while the other had Diary Room sessions.

And finally, the last punishment’s a classic – the Red Unitard from BB8, 9 and 10 before Big Brother started doing more elaborate punishment costumes. This is probably the least problematic of the punishments unless you’re body shy. You wear it a week – that’s it.

Big Brother: Powers and the Diamond Power of Veto

Now let’s talk about the Powers at play – and I’ll tell you which one Devens just won. First, there’s Replay. We saw this in BB22 and it’s a good power because it lets the outgoing HOH play for the next Head of Household comp instead of being on the bench.

The holder of the power can use it on themselves or gift it to someone. This was won in BB22 by Dani Briones who then gifted it to Memphis Garrett so he could use it in Week 8. It’s not a particularly strong power since it only gives you a shot to win the HOH power.

But at least you have a shot where otherwise, as outgoing HOH, you’re at everyone’s mercy. Next up is the Mystery Competitor. This is from last season also, BB27. It’s when a past houseguest comes in and plays a comp on your behalf.

Keanu Soto got this power during the BB Break-In comp where the mastermind stole the HOH key and hid that and three powers in the sewers. Jimmy Heagerty found the HOH key and nominated Keanu who activated this power.

Big Brother sent in BB20 winner Kaycee Clark to play in the POV comp also which doubled Keanu’s chance to win POV. Keanu was eliminated early but Kaycee went on to win the comp for Keanu.

Big Brother: Bites and Bribes

The next power’s more about making your Big Brother experience more tolerable, not something that helps you get to the end. It’s the Never-Not Pass. This power’s been more frequently rewarded.

Jeremy McConnell got it in BB15, Becky Burgess got it in BB17, Natalie Negrotti got it in BB18. Hot mess Raven Walton got it in BB19. And Dani Donato was the last to hold it in BB22. Simply put, when you get the pass, you can never be made a Have Not.

This next power is a bit stronger than just skipping slop. It’s the BB Bribe. It first popped up in BB18 and it gives the holder cash to bribe another houseguest to do something for them. The holder can’t keep the money and if they don’t use it, it’s lost.

In BB18 the power was only live for one week. You could use it to buy someone’s vote, use or don’t use the POV, throw a comp, or affect nominations. Corey Brook got it in BB18. He bribed Victor Arroyo to vote against Michelle Meyer which he already planned to do.

But the cash was a gesture of good will towards the alliance they were both in. Next we have the Coin of Destiny from BB23. Claire Rehfuss won it during Tiffany Mitchell‘s HOH. Claire won it in a casino-style comp. When she activated it, she chose heads.

Then HOH Tiffany flipped the coin and it came up heads so she was dethroned. In that season it was a waste because Claire was allied with Tiffany (or thought she was since this was the Cookout season).

Claire kept the nominations the same when she could’ve changed them. Claire told Tiffany and Hannah Chaddha she had the power and the Cookout covered for Claire.

Big Brother: Top Tier Superpower

Okay now the superpower of superpowers – this is the power that Devens got from the BB Time Capsule – the Diamond Power of Veto. This first showed up in BB4 but with more limited powers. A higher-powered version unleashed in BB12 thanks to Pandora’s Box.

So, at the end of the veto meeting after the regular Golden Power of Veto is played or not played, the Diamond POV holder can stand up, activate the power. They get to take a nominee off the chopping block – themselves or someone else.

And this is where the Diamond Power comes in – the power holder gets to make the renom, not the Head of Household. This can be a big move to throw an ally of the HOH on the block and blindside the house.

Matt Ratcliffe was on the block in BB12 – Brendon Villegas put him up as replacement nom in revenge for Rachel Reilly’s eviction. Everyone was poised to vote Matt out. But he used the Diamond POV, told Brendon “better luck next time, you dummy.”

Then he took himself off the block and renommed Kathy Hillis who was evicted. Matt was safe. And the house was stunned because he kept it secret – no one knew so it was an epic blindside.

I’d love to see a return to this style of old school Big Brother play where houseguests actually keep their mouths shut about stuff.

Michael Douglas has revealed how Danny DeVito got hilarious revenge on him while filming the dark 1989 comedy “The War of the Roses.” By the time DeVito stepped behind the camera to direct Douglas and Kathleen Turner in the movie, the trio had already endured grueling shoots together on “Romancing the Stone” and “The Jewel of the Nile.” DeVito apparently had not forgotten what Douglas put him through and he found the perfect opportunity to settle the score during one of the film’s most dramatic scenes.

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The prank unfolded while Douglas and Turner were preparing to film the movie’s climactic chandelier sequence. In the scene, their bitterly feuding characters, Oliver and Barbara Rose, end up hanging high above the floor before plunging to their deaths. Filming required both actors to climb into position atop the chandelier while DeVito directed from below.

“We got up on the chandelier,” Douglas recalled in an interview for AARP The Magazine, “and they say, ‘OK, everybody ready?’ ‘Yeah, we’re ready.’ And Danny goes, ‘OK, that’s lunch!’”

Rather than immediately bringing his stars back down, DeVito walked away and left them suspended above the set. “He left us up on top of the chandelier for five, 10 minutes, and we’re yelling, ‘Danny! What’s going on?’” Douglas continued.

Danny DeVito allowed the joke to continue before returning and finally revealing his motivation. “Danny milked it for a while, and then he came back and said, ‘What you put me through for Romancing, this is payback time, Mikey!’ ” Michael Douglas shared.

The Prank Was Payback For ‘Romancing The Stone’

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The “Romancing the Stone” shoot had taken Douglas, Turner, and DeVito far outside the comfort of a traditional Hollywood set.

The 1984 adventure film required the cast to work through heat, mud, and difficult conditions while shooting on location. They reunited the following year for its sequel, “The Jewel of the Nile,” before joining forces again for “The War of the Roses.” That shared history meant Douglas and Turner already understood DeVito’s unpredictable sense of humor when he became their director.

The chandelier stunt allowed Danny DeVito to turn their past experiences into a joke without leaving his longtime friends stranded for too long. After enjoying their confusion for several minutes, he returned and allowed production to continue. The prank also fit the unusually dark comedic tone of “The War of the Roses,” which follows the spectacular collapse of a wealthy couple’s marriage as their hostility escalates into increasingly destructive acts.

Michael Douglas Praises Danny DeVito’s ‘Wiggy’ Humor

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Michael Douglas described Danny DeVito as someone who instinctively searches for comedy in unexpected and uncomfortable moments. “He’s got a wonderful, wiggy sense of humor,” Douglas said. “He sees the absurdity of situations and finds the humor in the absurdity. And he’s always testing boundaries.”

The chandelier story demonstrated that trait perfectly. DeVito took an already absurd visual, two major movie stars suspended in the air, and pushed it further by casually announcing lunch and walking away. Still, the prank never appeared to threaten their friendship. Instead, it became another memorable chapter in a relationship that began long before either man became famous.

Michael Douglas And Danny DeVito’s Friendship Predates Their Hollywood Success

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Douglas and DeVito first met while studying acting in New York during the 1960s and later shared an apartment as they attempted to establish their careers.

In a previous interview, Douglas described the two as sharing a similarly dark sense of humor, a connection that has remained intact across decades of friendship and numerous collaborations.

Danny DeVito And Michael Douglas Built A Decades-Long Creative Partnership

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Michael Douglas and Danny DeVito’s professional relationship extends beyond the three films they made with Turner. The two later reunited onscreen in the 2009 drama “Solitary Man,” and their shared history also includes the acclaimed 1975 film “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” Douglas produced the movie, while DeVito portrayed Martini.

Their bond has allowed them to work together as actors, director and performer, and creative collaborators. For Douglas, DeVito’s ability to test boundaries is inseparable from the qualities that have made him such an enduring presence in entertainment.

Prime Video has unveiled the first official trailer for Blade Runner 2099, giving fans their first extended look at the highly anticipated television continuation of Ridley Scott’s legendary sci-fi universe. Starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, the series arrives this November and promises to expand the franchise with a new mystery set decades after the events of Blade Runner 2049.

Set 50 years after Denis Villeneuve’s acclaimed 2017 sequel, Blade Runner 2099 takes audiences back to Los Angeles in a world where replicants have dramatically altered the balance of power. Humanity no longer sits at the top of society, creating a fresh backdrop for a noir-inspired story filled with conspiracies, identity, and survival.

Hunter Schafer stars as Cora, a fugitive who assumes the identity of a Blade Runner in an effort to secure a future for her brother. Alongside her is Olwen, played by Michelle Yeoh, a replicant Blade Runner nearing the end of her lifespan. Together, they pursue a mysterious runaway whose secrets could reshape the fragile future of Los Angeles.

Hunter Schafer as Cora in Blade Runner 2099 [prime video]

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The series is created by Silka Luisa, with Ridley Scott and Michael Green serving as executive producers, ensuring the new chapter remains deeply connected to the films that inspired it. Visually, the trailer embraces the franchise’s signature neon-soaked atmosphere while introducing a brighter yet equally unsettling version of the dystopian future.

After years of anticipation, Blade Runner 2099 looks poised to deliver another thought-provoking entry in one of science fiction’s most influential franchises when all eight episodes premiere exclusively on Prime Video this November.

“Real Housewives of Orange County” star Shannon Beador says she was “bothered” and “embarrassed” that a California restaurant didn’t let her and Andy Cohen eat for free.

Beador, who joined “RHOC” during season 9 in 2014, recently appeared on a podcast and discussed her headline-making night out with Cohen at the Orange County staple The Quiet Woman.

During her interview, Beador blasted the eatery for returning to their table with a $540 bill after her meal with Cohen and six of her castmates.

On the “Hate to Break It to Ya” podcast, Beador told host Jamie Kennedy that she was “bothered” the staff at The Quiet Woman in Orange County didn’t immediately comp her meal with Cohen during a recent night out.

For those who may be unfamiliar, The Quiet Woman has been featured on Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Orange County” for years and has been the site of some of the show’s most explosive fights.

“I have been frequenting this restaurant…for years now,” Beador said. “I’ve had some scenes there that have been, I guess, memorable.”

She continued, “But when I went to a restaurant and coordinated this dinner with six of my castmates and Andy Cohen, it’s kind of a big deal. So when Andy asks for the bill, and they brought one, I was bothered by it.”

Beador Says Andy Cohen Helped Put The Quiet Woman ‘On The Map’

Beador apparently threw a fit after receiving a bill over $500. “I said, ‘This is ridiculous. You have Andy Cohen here, who’s never been to Orange County, and he’s chosen your establishment,’” she said. “What else do you need?”

While Beador said she wasn’t “having a meltdown,” she did voice her frustration because she believes Cohen put the local eatery “on the map.”

“I said, ‘It’s Business 101. You just had Andy Cohen in here with six housewives,’” she added.

After Cohen paid the bill and left a reported massive tip for the waiter, Beador said the general manager came running after them and canceled the tab. However, that wasn’t enough for the Bravo star.

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“It should’ve been discussed prior,” she said. “It should’ve been figured out because it was embarrassing to me.”

Beador finished by saying that she would be taking “a break” from The Quiet Woman moving forward.

Andy Cohen Wasn’t As Bothered By The Moment As Beador Was

Beador’s comments come after her co-star, Tamra Judge, opened up about the moment on her podcast, “Two Ts In A Pod.” She claimed that Beador made a big fuss out of the situation and had a “meltdown” over the bill.

During an episode of “Radio Andy,” Cohen said the story wasn’t as big of a deal as it’s been made out to be. In fact, he called it “the greatest night” and “so much fun.”

“I loved being there with the women and the staff at The Quiet Woman. I was so happy to meet them,” he said. “I was so happy to meet the owner and the manager, and they love the Housewives, and they love what the show has done for their business.”

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Cohen also confirmed that the manager offered to comp their bill, which he was against because he wanted to tip the staff. “We figured that out, and that’s all I know,” the “Real Housewives” producer said. “I don’t think there’s any big kind of drama to this story.”

Beador Reflects On 20 Years Of ‘The Real Housewives’

Beador’s comments come amid the start of “RHOC” season 20, which features the return of OG Vicki Gunvalson.

While speaking with OK!, Beador got candid about what it means to her to be part of a series that’s had so much staying power for two decades.

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“It’s insane when you think about it because not many television shows have been on for that long,” Beador said. She also explained that when she began in 2014, she thought she was “late” to the game. “Now, it’s my 12th year, which is also quite a long time; but you need to be real. When I get asked, ‘What would you tell Season 9 Shannon?’ I’d say, ‘Do the same thing.’ When you tell the truth, and you’re honest, sometimes to my detriment, it makes it easy to follow the story because some people don’t.”

How Has Beador Enjoyed Having Gunvalson Back In The Fold?

Beador also shed some light on Gunvalson’s comeback season, calling her return to the series so much “fun.”

The reality star said they often get together to film about various things, but by the end of the scene, they end up discussing something totally different.

“She and I have this banter that can’t be duplicated. We’ve stayed very close,” Beador said. “It’s what I’m most excited about this season, because the last couple of years have been a lot of drama for me. Now, I’m able to be silly and have fun. It’s great to have Vicki right next to me to have that fun.”

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Drew Sidora has the internet asking questions after she shared a link-up video with fellow actor Pooch Hall on Instagram. The two actors worked together on the sitcom ‘The Game,’ and fans want to know what the duo is up to now.

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Drew Sidora Shares Video With Pooch Hall

Drew Sidora shared the link-up video of herself with Pooch Hall on Tuesday, July 28, and it features the two actors dancing to Chef Boy’s ‘Take It Off.’

The video has the internet going crazy as folks wonder if the duo is working on another project together. In addition to working together on ‘The Game,’ Hall recently appeared in an episode of Sidora’s reality show, ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Sidora didn’t note what the two actors are working on, but she captioned the post, “Never a dull moment with @iampoochhall @bravotv #RHOA #theGametvshow.”

Fans Have Mixed Reactions To The Reunion

Folks have long memories, and many fans can still remember Hall’s character, Derwin, on ‘The Game’ cheating on his girlfriend (played by Tia Mowry) with Sidora’s character. Several fans teased the duo over their former collaboration, while a few others speculated about the meaning of their video shenanigans.

User @ joked, “Why yall stirring up trauma 🤔😒 like dang.”

@kearajanay added, “Uggggh excuse me, we’re still not over this! I don’t approve this 😂😂😂.”

User @brownskinempress2 added, “See no lol I’m not healed.”

@elite_camaraderie exclaimed, “oh hell naw drew, you know we ride at dawn for girl melanie 🤣🙌.”

@iamtone_  joked, “After all these years he still ain’t learned his lesson 😂.”

User @_itsjayvia added, “I still ain’t forgave her yet …… button >>>>>.”

@msparker_legalbrains added, “Nope, too soon very inappropriate 😅.”

@urbanf*ckgirl added, “wtf yall doing together 😡.”

User @thebucketbillionaire joked, “A sprite commercial 😎😂.”

Hall Appears On The ‘RHOA’

In addition to reuniting in the video and in an episode of The ‘RHOA,’ the two actors are also starring in a stage play called ‘Whispers.’

Sidora teased Hall during a video call during the episode.

Sidora asked her co-star about his sex life, and she was not prepared for his reply.

Sidora asked Hall, “How many women have you slept with?” 

He replied, “Are you serious? LOST COUNT!”

“Oh my God! … Damn! You lost count is crazy,” she replied.

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Michael B. Jordan has given fans another glimpse of his next big-screen role after unveiling a striking new poster for his upcoming film.

The newly released artwork features the actor in a sharp tuxedo as he takes on the title role in the modern remake of the 1968 heist classic “The Thomas Crown Affair.”

Jordan has previously spoken about his personal connection to the film, revealing that he grew up loving the 1999 version starring Pierce Brosnan. He later became an even bigger fan after watching the original 1968 classic starring Steve McQueen.

More than a year after revealing that filming had begun on his remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Michael B. Jordan has given fans another look at the project by unveiling its first official poste.

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Jordan appears in an elegant ivory-white tuxedo jacket paired with a crisp white shirt and black bow tie. A black leather-gloved hand adjusts the bow tie, reinforcing the polished, sophisticated image of the master thief he portrays in the film.

Above the title is the tagline, “REVENGE IS A WORK OF ART,” hinting that vengeance could play a central role in the story.

The bottom of the poster confirms an IMAX release and a theatrical debut on March 5, 2027, and credits the creative team Jordan partnered with to bring the project to life.

The A-list Actor’s New Poster Sparks Fan Excitement

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Although the film is still nearly a year away from its theatrical release, fans are already eagerly anticipating its arrival.

“I’ve never seen the version from the 1960s or 1990s, but I plan to watch them before I go see this one,” one fan wrote.

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“Classic movie. One of my favorites. Definitely think MBJ can pull it off,” a second Instagram user commented.

“The one with Pierce Brosnan was awesome… I can only imagine what awesomeness will come from this one,” another fan shared.

“This man doesn’t miss. Not once. March 5 officially booked,” another user wrote, while another added, “The original is so good! Can’t wait for this.”

Michael B. Jordan Shares His Personal ‘Thomas Crown Affair Story’

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During an appearance on Variety’s Awards Circuit podcast last November, Jordan discussed his lifelong admiration for “The Thomas Crown Affair” franchise and why he chose it as his next MGM project after the critically acclaimed Creed series.

“I loved the 1999 version as a kid — Pierce Brosnan, the slickness, the art. I didn’t grow up going to museums, so that film showed me a different side of New York. My mom’s an artist, so I was raised around paints and leather dyeing. It shaped my taste more than I realized,” he said.

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Jordan added, “Later, I saw the 1968 Steve McQueen version — the split screens, the style. After Creed, MGM asked what I wanted to do next. I said, ‘Thomas Crown Affair.’ I need that.”

Jordan Says Making Film Pushed Him To The Limit

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For his remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair,” Michael B. Jordan temporarily relocated to England, where the film was shot.

The move left him feeling homesick, but the biggest challenge came from balancing several responsibilities beyond starring in the film.

“It’s the second hardest thing I’ve ever had to do outside of Sinners,” the actor said, comparing the project to his award-winning 2025 horror film. “Directing, producing, writing, acting. It was a lot.”

The ‘Sinners’ Star Promises A Different Twist To The Project

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Earlier this year, Jordan teased that his remake of “The Thomas Crown Affair” would feature plenty of unexpected twists that would keep fans guessing.

“It’s a big movie. It’s international. It’s sexy. It’s a lot of fun. A lot of twists and turns. It’s going to have some things that I think audiences won’t be expecting that might be a nice treat for them,” he told The Hollywood Reporter in January.

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During a subsequent appearance at MGM Studios’ CinemaCon in April, Jordan offered further insight into what drew him to “The Thomas Crown Affair.”

“I’ve been daydreaming of making this movie for years,” he shared. “I saw the ’99 Thomas Crown Affair when I was around 9 years old. It was a guy who was smart, sophisticated, and always three steps ahead.”

Oliva Wilde is enjoying the success of her latest film, “The Invite,” which many have called an Oscar contender. Now, weeks after its release, her next movie, “Naughty,” is set to star Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage. Recently, she opened up about why both actors were perfect for the upcoming unorthodox movie, which has been in the works since 2023.

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Wilde attended the Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming erotic thriller “I Want Your Sex” on July 28. While on the red carpet, the “Invite” director spoke to Variety, with the reporter asking about “Naughty,” which will feature Dinklage as Santa Claus. She began by discussing the movie’s history, saying, “That film has been in the works for several years,” before noting that Jimmy Warden wrote the script.

She continued, “I read that script, and I laughed so hard, and I became obsessed with the idea of Peter Dinklage playing Santa Claus.” When asked how she convinced the “Game of Thrones” alum to take on the role, Wilde said, “He’s the greatest guy, and I’m a big fan of his, and we went and had a coffee in Brooklyn, and I pitched it to him, and he was so immediately excited and supportive.”

After that, the “Booksmart” director stated that Dinklage was the only person she had in mind for the role. She then called the movie “really ambitious” and “really funny.”

The Filmmaker Had High Praise For Jennifer Aniston

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Wilde continued her Variety interview by gushing about the casting of Aniston in the upcoming movie. According to her, “Of course, Jen was our dream girl, but I didn’t think I’d get her.” She was then asked why she believed the “Friends” alum would turn down the role in “Naughty.”

Wilde responded, “I think that, you know, to be able to direct one of our greatest comedians and actresses, someone who I grew up learning from, looking up to, laughing with, I just never imagined it would come true.”

She went on, “It’s like the name you have up on the board, but we won’t get her, and then she read it, and then she was so immediately into it and loved it.” Wilde then reiterated that it’s “a really ambitious movie,” before saying, “it’s an original comedy, and it’s not one that is an obvious greenlight because it’s bold.”

In the end, Wilde shared that she “fought like hell” to get the movie made.

‘Naughty’ Has Been In The Works For Years Now

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Following the success of “Don’t Worry Darling,” it was announced in December 2023 that Wilde was set to direct a new movie with backing from Margot Robbie‘s LuckyChap production company. The movie “Naughty” was then described as “Bridesmaids” if it took place in the North Pole.

The movie follows Mallory, who we now know will be played by Aniston, as she must find Santa Claus, played by Dinklage, to testify at her divorce hearing to gain custody of her child. At the time, there was no studio attached. However, with the casting of Aniston and Dinklage came news that Universal had picked up the movie and set it for a November 5, 2027 theatrical release.

Olivia Wilde Stars In ‘I Want Your Sex’

Though her career as a director is heating up, Wilde remains a force on the screen, both in films she directs and those helmed by others. Her newest movie, “I Want Your Sex,” finds her starring in Gregg Araki‘s new erotic thriller, set to be released on July 31, going head-to-head with “Spider-Man: Brand New Day.”

So far, following the LA Premiere of the movie, it has received solid reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it currently has an 89% positive rating based on 61 reviews. “I Want Your Sex” also stars Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, and Charlie XCX.

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‘The Invite’ Became The Year’s Highest Rated Comedy

A24 opened Wilde’s “The Invite” in wide release on July 10, following its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and a limited release in June. According to Deadline, the comedy debuted at number six in wide release, earning over $5.7 million and bringing its then-total to $7.38 million.

Per BoxOfficeMojo, to date, “The Invite” has made over $32 million, including its international box office. Regarding reviews, the film holds an impressive 97% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Wilde stars in the movie alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton.

Claressa Shields is going viral for several Hollywood-style glamour shots she shared with her fans on Instagram. The professional boxer shared the photographs from a recent photo shoot on Monday, July 27.

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Claressa Shields Shares Her Glamour Shots With Fans

Shields went viral after sharing glamour shots on social media, and, in addition to being dressed to impress, she had a surprise for them.

The boxer transformed into a redhead during the photo shoot and wore a black, mesh-like, sheer dress covered with shiny stones. The 31-year-old paired the glamour look with a white fur coat, and she shared a message with the post, noting her “Good Life.”

The post was captioned, “Every chapter looks different. This one feels like the Good Life #GWOATERA #ClaressaShields #GoodLife. Welcome to the Good Life, I can sit pretty now 🥹🥰 Hair: @kingrichluxuryhair. Hairstylist: @theqluxe_hairco. MUA: @envymulatto. Lips: @damanicosmetic. Fine Like Wine 🍷 Your smile is your best curve, never let anything or anybody steal it. Always look Forward 🤩 Real Soft girl. Good life, good views good checks when I land 🤯. Claressa Fierce.”

She added in the comment section, “BEAUTIFUL WOMAN DON’T STOP 🛑 BEING WHO YOU ARE 🎶.”

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Folks Praised Shields’ Glamour Shots On Instagram

After Shields shared the photos on Instagram, her fans weighed in with their approval in the comment section.

User @thegrasonedition wrote, “Excuuuse the hell out of me!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 Mrs. Shields you look amazing 🔥.”

@sarah_tcj__ added, “It’s giving Jessica Rabbit 😍😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥.”

User @da_real_slim_goody wrote, “Yyyeesssss I love this ssssoooooo muchhhhhhhh!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.”

@hermosa_belle_ added, “Tell em to pick their jaw up 👏👏.”

‘Who This Fa’ artist Bri Biase wrote, “Ate this DOWNNNNNN 👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.”

@cali.is.deadgame added, “Whatchu trynna dooooo ??!! 😍😍😍.”

@msfeethemadam wrote, “Oh my goodness! You look so very pretty!💕.”

User @alwayznikk247 added, “Yazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzah!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.”

@da_real_hotgemz added, “So fly!!!🔥🔥.”

User @karenmightyqueen concluded, “Gorgeous, elegant, and always that girl champ. Keep elevating.”

Shields Also Went Viral For Footage With Chrisean Rock

The boxer also went viral after she shared footage of her workout with Chrisean Rock on Instagram. Shields shared the photos with a caption about strong women training together.

Shields also noted that the 26-year-old rapper was attending her fight on Saturday, August 15, against Kaye Scott. The two boxers will face off at the WBC/WBA Unified Middleweight World Championships at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. 

“GWOAT x @CHRISEAN 😈 Strong women. Strong personalities. Stronger picture. 💪🏾 Can’t wait to train together sis 🥊,” she wrote. “She coming to Atlanta Aug.15th for my fight too! #claressashields #GWOAT #chriseanrock.”

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Meghan McCain chose to remember the good times she shared with Sen. Lindsey Graham after attending his funeral in Washington, D.C.

“A beautiful, poetic send off for a patriotic man and an American icon,” McCain, 41, wrote via X on Tuesday, July 28. “I will always miss you Lindsey and forever cherish my family’s time together with you.”

In her social media post, McCain shared a photo of the funeral program, which read, “In celebration of and in thanksgiving for the life of Lindsey Olin Graham.”

Graham died on July 11 from a brief and sudden illness, his spokesperson previously stated. He was 71.

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Shortly after the news was confirmed, Meghan paid tribute to the South Carolina senator, who had a close relationship with her late father, Sen. John McCain.

“The news of his sudden passing is shocking and deeply saddening for me and my family. Like many relationships in life, mine with Lindsey was complex in later years,” she wrote via X on July 12. “I choose to remember the endless laughter and joy he brought to my family so many times, in so many ways. These memories are some of the most precious of my life. I hope that he is at peace and I hope he is in heaven drinking a White Russian and fishing with my dad and Joe [Lieberman].”

While Meghan often criticized Donald Trump for his controversial comments on her father, Graham remained one of the president’s closest allies.

Trump, 80, Vice President JD Vance, congressional colleagues and world leaders all came together on Tuesday for Graham’s funeral service at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter & Saint Paul.

During his eulogy, Trump described Graham as “a respected statesman, a giant of the United States Senate and a true American original who left us much too soon.”

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“For more than 30 years, nothing of consequence happened in this capital without Lindsey Graham knowing about it,” Trump said via NBC News. “Nothing of significance happened anywhere in the world without Lindsey Graham having a view on it, and no bill became law in the most exceptional republic in human history without Lindsey Graham having a say in it.”

According to NBC News, Meghan’s mom, Cindy McCain, was also in attendance along with former Vice President Mike Pence, Fox News host Sean Hannity and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Lindsey’s only sibling, Darline Graham, who was appointed to take his place in the Senate, was seen walking tearfully up to the casket during the service.

The MCU captured lightning in a bottle with the release of the first Guardians of the Galaxy film back in 2014. Even modern Marvel Comics readers were largely unfamiliar with the team and its lineup of heroes before James Gunn came along and elevated them all to a new level of stardom with a mix of humor, heart, a killer soundtrack, and serious star power, including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, and Vin Diesel. The crew of intergalactic underdogs managed to defy the odds and score a staggering box office haul of over $773 million, paving the way for two more films, a holiday special, a major role in the two-part Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame, and an expanded roster. Yet, despite their newfound fame, their future in film is currently up in the air, especially with Gunn now leading the DCU and the MCU heading for Doomsday.

On the page, however, the Guardians are still managing just fine. This year marked the launch of the Imperial Guardians series, radically reinventing the lineup with one familiar face in Gamora as the leader alongside Captain Marvel, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Brawn, and Dark Hawk. To celebrate half a century since the character’s creation, Marvel now also has a new set of solo adventures on store shelves today starring the member of the team Gunn has previously called his favorite of the bunch — Rocket Raccoon. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 largely served as a spotlight for the Cooper-voiced anthropomorphic weapons specialist, but now, Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1 is sending him blasting off across the cosmos with bonkers action, exciting team-ups, and a revisit to his origins on the page. A sneak preview was released to showcase three of the stories packed into this one massive issue.

The first two pages come from “The Fight in the Raccoon,” though it’s Hank Pym who opens up the tale. He’s on the losing end of an invasion on the planet of B’Digg-4, where he’s trying to protect a race of insects against an invading force led by a massive space dragon. Years of shrinking and growing in galactic wars as Ant-Man, Giant-Man, and more have left him weakened, so he sends out distress signals for help, and the only one who answers is Rocket, fresh off of nearly getting into an altercation with an alien at a bar. Though he doesn’t even show off his skills in the pages, his legendary status as a renowned warrior Thor and Captain Marvel precedes him, as does his penchant for wise-cracking. In the second story, “Boomshakalaka,” Rocket makes his way to the planet Shaka, chatting en route with old pal Groot about how odd their honor-based culture is. He’s unsure why they even hired him, considering they’re a peaceful planet protected by the Intergalactic Council, but he’s about to change his tune when it appears the rumors of their sacred artifact, the Pura Vida, are true after all.

‘Rocket Rewind’s Final Story Is a Homage to Rocket Raccoon’s Past

Last but not least, the final page provides a short look at “The Sword in the Star,” the framing story that sets up an exploration of Rocket’s creative origins. It sees the raccoon landing on an unknown backwater asteroid after his engine overheats. While he’s able to easily make repairs, even while immensely frustrated, he’s stuck on the rock for several hours while he waits for the engine to cool down. That leads him to start exploring until, out of nowhere, a hole opens underneath him, pulling him towards a mysterious signature indicating there is another lifeform on the asteroid. It will inevitably tie into the fourth and final story, “The Sword in the Star: Witchblade,” which isn’t an original tale for the anniversary comic, but a reprint of the exact moment from Marvel Preview #7 when Rocket’s creators, writer Bill Mantlo and artist Keith Giffen, introduced the character to readers for the first time. Expect things to get meta as the description teases a team-up between Rocket and his original 1976 counterpart, then called Rocky Raccoon.

As for the new segments, Rocket Rewind has gathered a murderer’s row of writers and illustrators for Rocket’s big spotlight. “The Fight in the Raccoon” was penned by Marvel veteran Christos Gage, who has also written for Netflix’s Daredevil series, while the art was done by Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man illustrator Todd Nauck. Award-winning Marvel Mutts author MacKenzie Cadenhead and artist Enid Balám collaborated for “Boomshakalaka,” and J.M. DeMatteis, notable for penning “Kraven’s Last Hunt,” wrote “The Sword in the Star” alongside art from Shawn McManus. As the cherry on top, beloved Spider-Man artist Ryan Stegman and colorist Arthur Hesli handled the main cover.

Rocket Raccoon: Rocket Rewind #1 is now available on store shelves. Check out a preview of the comic in the gallery above.

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Release Date

August 1, 2014

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Runtime

121 minutes

Director

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James Gunn

Writers

Nicole Perlman, James Gunn

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Producers

Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Nik Korda, Stan Lee, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham

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