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One of my favorite pieces of internet lore is the fact that we all know about the Benadryl Hatman, which is somebody/something I reference all the time despite the fact that I belong to a Claritin D family, gosh darnit! Whenever people describe the Hatman, the sleep paralysis demon who stands in your bedroom doorway taunting you after you take too much allergy medicine, I imagine the kind of audiovisual hallucination that can be found in films like 2022’s Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub!

While it’s technically a found-footage kind of experience, Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub! plays out more like analog horror, with 2025’s Buffet Infinity falling into a similar wheelhouse. The entire thing is a little over an hour, and it’s simply a hodgepodge mishmash of actual footage geared toward children growing up in the 80s and 90s who vividly remember this kind of programming.

A Relic Of The Past, Forced Into Present Day

Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub! is what happens when you take decades of forgotten children’s VHS tapes, educational programming, bargain-bin DVDs, and other audiovisual garbage and compress them into a 63-minute assault on your rapidly deteriorating sanity. There’s no real plot to speak of, because who needs one when you have rapping math equations, skateboarding web surfers, giant baby ducks, wizards, and countless adults who were apparently allowed to appear on camera without anybody asking whether that was a good idea?

The result feels less like watching a movie and more like discovering a box of unlabeled VHS tapes in a condemned daycare center and deciding to watch every single one in the same sitting. Kidz Klub! takes all the cheap sets, terrible songs, awkward performances, dated technology, and completely baffling creative decisions of obsolete children’s media and turns them into a psychedelic nightmare that somehow becomes funnier the longer you stare directly into it. It’s obnoxious, hypnotic, deeply stupid, and probably capable of permanently altering your brain chemistry, which is precisely why it rules.

Everything’s Going To Be Okay (Just Kidding)

While watching Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub!, you may have feelings and thoughts like, “When was the last time I hugged my children?” and “How can I use this footage to prove that people my parents’ age, who were responsible for the original content that’s being repurposed here, are suffering from acute lead poisoning?”

That’s all there really is to it. It’s easy to describe unhinged content as boasting a “fever dream” aesthetic, but Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub! takes the cake here. It’s total madness and absolutely fits the mold when it comes to found footage and analog horror. There’s nothing inherently frightening here, but the way everything is juxtaposed will make your spine shiver if you’re not in the healthiest mental state.

Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub! is a one-of-a-kind experience, like growing up in the 90s and waking up to the paid programming that dominated the late-night time slots. If you fell asleep while watching SNICK, you probably woke up to the kind of material that’s found here, wondering if you dreamt it up or if it was for real.

As of this writing, you can stream Everything Is Terrible! Kidz Klub! for free on Tubi.

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UPDATE 9/14/26, 9:10 a.m. ET: The London revival of Sunday in the Park With George has been canceled following Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey‘s exits.

“The planned 2027 production of Sunday in the Park with George at the Barbican will no longer proceed as scheduled,” read a statement posted via the show’s X account on Monday, September 14. “Empire Street Productions will retain the rights with a view to presenting the production in 2028. Further details will be announced in due course.”

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Jonathan Bailey has bowed out of the West End revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park With George after his Wicked costar Ariana Grande’s exit.

“Ari is one of my dearest friends, and my support for her is unwavering. [Director] Marianne [Elliott] is extraordinary and one of my longest collaborators and friends,” Bailey, 38, wrote via his Instagram Story on Tuesday, September 1. “After much consideration, I have decided to also step back from Sunday in the Park with George.”

He continued, “This brilliant, introspective musical has been a real passion project for me, and I feel incredibly lucky to have shared in its journey with this team. Among many things, the story explores the deep connection between George and Dot, a beautiful, devoted pairing, and I so look forward to seeing what the team, and the two actors who will now take on these roles, will create with it.”

Bailey noted that he wishes “the very best to the entire company,” concluding, “I will be cheering them on as they continue with this production.”

Sunday in the Park With George released a separate statement on Tuesday, sharing that Bailey had informed the producers of his decision to withdraw.

“Work on the production continues,” the statement read via X. “Casting discussions are actively under way, and the creative team is reshaping the production around a new company while preserving the ambition and artistic integrity of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical.”

The message concluded, “Further casting and production details will be announced in due course.”

Bailey had been set to appear in the production opposite Grande, 33, whose rep shared in August that she would be “taking a step back from visibility” after completing her Eternal Sunshine Tour.

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“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily,” the rep said in a statement to People at the time, adding that Grande’s decision serves as a “much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances” and that the singer’s prior engagements have caused “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”

Hours later, Sunday in the Park With George released an official statement and confirmed that Grande had “decided to step back” from the production.

“We know this cannot have been an easy decision, and she makes it with our complete understanding and support,” the production account wrote via X. “We wish her nothing but the best. The production will open at the Barbican in summer 2027 as planned, and casting will be announced in due course.”

Simplified.org is an online bootcamp that helps beginners and career switchers land remote jobs. Simplified.org offers several pathways to remote work: Software Engineering (Frontend, Backend, and AI & Machine Learning), Digital Marketing, and Remote Sales. Each program includes 1:1 mentorship, hands-on projects, career support, and a 100% money-back job guarantee.

So is it actually legitimate? And which program fits you? Here’s what we found.

The Programs

Software Engineering (4 months): You’ll learn frontend engineering, backend engineering and AI & machine learning.

Digital Marketing (4 months): Covers SEO, social media strategy, paid ads, email campaigns, and using data to guide marketing decisions. It’s the shortest program on offer.

Every program includes 1:1 mentorship from industry professionals, live classes, 24/7 support, adaptive learning tools, career coaching, portfolio building, and a self-paced format.

What Sets It Apart

Job guarantee: If you complete the coursework and haven’t found a job within a year, you’re eligible for a full tuition refund. That applies across every program and pricing tier. The company takes the risk here.

1:1 mentorship: Students are matched with a dedicated mentor who works in the field: a software engineer, marketer, or salesperson, depending on the program chosen. Mentors are available for ongoing support, not just scheduled office hours.

Adaptive curriculum: The platform tracks your progress and adjusts difficulty so you’re not stuck repeating material you’ve already mastered or thrown into content you’re not ready for.

Project-based learning: Students build portfolio pieces tied to real-world problems, which gives them something concrete to show in interviews beyond a certificate.

Guaranteed internship placement: Graduates are placed with partner companies, which helps close the “no experience” gap that slows down most career changers. By the time students apply for jobs in their chosen field, they have enough experience to land their dream role. This is how Simplified.org helps students transition careers so much faster than other online bootcamps.

Lifetime Career support: Resume help, LinkedIn optimization, portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and access to a hiring partner network.

Lifetime access: No fixed deadlines, and mentor access doesn’t expire after you finish. Several students mentioned working full-time while going through the program at their own pace.

Cost

Comparable bootcamps typically cost $20,000 or more upfront. Simplified.org instead offers payment plans starting at $250/month, with the job guarantee applying no matter which plan you choose. Additionally, every student gets the same core program: live mentorship, unlimited 1:1 calls, career coaching, and the job guarantee (regardless of which payment option is chosen). Spreading a bootcamp’s cost into monthly payments while still backing it with a guarantee is uncommon in this space.

Reviews

What stands out:

• Graduates placed at Microsoft, Amazon, Atlassian, TikTok, Coinbase, Capital One, Canva, and Bank of America
• Consistent praise for mentor availability and responsiveness
• Mentors are named, with verifiable industry backgrounds
• Clearly documented curricula across all programs
• Consistent student results, verifiable by reference to the student’s LinkedIn profiles

From student reviews: Reviewers frequently mention landing internships or freelance work within weeks of starting, and several described getting multiple interview requests shortly after applying to jobs. The recurring themes across reviews are mentor availability, the structure of the curriculum, and the practical, project-first approach.

Outcomes

Documented results include internships secured within weeks, freelance contracts landed within weeks of starting, multiple interviews within days of applying, and successful transitions into chosen careers from unrelated fields, including placements at large companies like Amazon, Meta, Canva, and Atlassian. With review volume in the thousands, these read as a consistent pattern rather than a handful of standout cases.

Which Program Should You Pick?

Software Engineering (with AI and Machine Learning training built in) is the strongest fit if you’re aiming for remote developer roles or freelance web work. It’s a 6-month commitment and works well as an entry point even with no prior coding background.

Digital Marketing is the fastest path at 4 months, and suits career switchers or aspiring entrepreneurs who want practical, revenue-focused skills without the time and cost of a traditional degree.

Is It Legitimate?

Based on the review volume, documented outcomes, named mentors, and program structure, yes; this looks like a legitimate operation rather than a lead-gen shell. The mentorship model in particular seems substantive: mentors are working professionals in relevant fields, not just marketing copy.

Simplified.org is a good fit for:

• Career changers working against a timeline
• Self-motivated learners who still want structure and accountability
• People who want a guided, personalized path rather than a generic curriculum
• Anyone who wants documented support all the way through job placement

Might not be the right fit for:

• People who prefer fully self-directed learning
• Anyone on a very tight budget, even with the monthly payment option
• Learners who want a fast certificate over deeper skill-building

Bottom Line

Simplified.org holds up as a legitimate, well-reviewed platform with real mentorship, a practical curriculum, and outcomes backed by a large volume of verified reviews. The combination of 1:1 mentorship and ongoing career support explains the higher cost relative to fully self-paced bootcamps, but for career changers who want structure and accountability, it’s a reasonable investment.

Program quality: Strong, based on reviews and documented outcomes

Right for you: Depends on your learning style, budget, and career goals

Ari Fletcher is not only a well-known influencer but also an entrepreneur, juggling her business and personal life. She shares her son, Yosohn, with rapper G Herbo, and the two have continued co-parenting over the years. Since the influencer lifestyle involves sharing a lot online, sometimes keeping certain moments private can spark questions. That recently became the case for Ari Fletcher after social media users began questioning why Yosohn’s back-to-school moments weren’t shared. Now, the mom is checking critics while clearing up a few things about her life as a mother! 

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Ari Fletcher Explains Yosohn’s Homeschooling Arrangement

Ari recently took to social media to address folks online calling her a deadbeat. “I see y’all said I was a deadbeat. Like, y’all have to sit back, just relax,” Ari said before explaining Yosohn’s schooling arrangement. She went on to reveal that her mother, who she retired a few years back, serves as both Yosohn’s nanny and teacher. Ari explained that Yosohn is homeschooled and also participates in live lessons.

“My mom, since I retired her, is my nanny and also my son’s teacher. She homeschools him, and he also does, like, live lessons,” Ari shared.

Fletcher also praised her mother’s patience and love of education, revealing that her mother is currently pursuing her third master’s degree. She ended by expressing hope that others can eventually take care of their parents and provide them with a financially secure life.

Ari Clocks Fans Demanding To See More Of Her Son

Following the chatter about her parenting, Ari also took to X with a series of tweets defending what she chooses to share about Yosohn on social media. She initially addressed speculation about whether Yosohn lives with her, making it clear she didn’t appreciate people questioning her role as a mother.

Ari wrote, “Are y’all really that bored, poor (yes b**** poor) and out of touch that y’all new topic is if my son is living with me? Y’all better find yall goofy b**** some to do. I’m a mom first don’t ever get this s**** confused b***. Go worry about why yall kid favorite color 4 b****.”

The influencer continued by addressing critics who questioned why she didn’t share a first day of school post for Yosohn.

She wrote, “Talking about I didn’t post my son first day of school b**** who the f*** is y’all feeling like? I don’t have to post s*** for y’all sick a**. Find y’all weird entitled no life bum a** some to do b****. When it come to my mf baby act like y’all know.”

However, one commenter pushed back, arguing that the questions were fair because Ari frequently shares other parts of her life online. The commenter wrote, “You post every part of your day on Snap. Your fans wondering why you’re posting mukbangs instead of first day grwm for Yosohn is valid.” That prompted Ari to double down, explaining that being active on social media doesn’t mean she has to share everything involving her son.

Ari responded, “MY F****** SOCIAL MEDIA IS WTF I WANT TO POST I DON’T HAVE TO POST MY 8 YEAR OLD SON GRWM B**** DO YOU HEAR YOURSELF??????? A SICK F****** B****!!!!!!!!!”

The commenter continued the exchange, mentioning other influencers who have shared back to school content and criticizing Ari’s parenting. They wrote, “You reading to argue not to comprehend… You don’t hide your son from social media & other influencers are doing school grwm rn … Just admit you would rather eat, party & fix your dentures every other day instead of being a mom.”

Ari ultimately dismissed the comparison to other influencers, making it clear their posting choices wouldn’t determine what she shares. She responded, “Idgaf what no influencers doing you gone watch wtf I say you gone watch b****.”

Social Media Reacts

Many gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Ari’s latest clap back. While some agreed that people have become too invested in seeing other people’s children online, others continued questioning her parenting choices.

Instagram user @king_carinaa wrote, “Why y’all worried about someone posting their kid on social media… that’s odd. Y’all don’t know these people 😂😂😂”

Instagram user @1mkh.sh added, “Have yall had to get a kid ready for school in the morning? Who tf is doing a GRWM with a damn 8yr old”

While Instagram user @totallyti_ wrote, “Yall act like it’s Yosohn when it’s Herson 😭😭😭”

Instagram user @speakingof.lo  wrote, “He must not live with her fr this was too much 😂😂”

Instagram user @sandy_m131 added, “Retiring your mom to give her two full time • jobs (nanny and teacher) is wild 😩”

While Instagram user @red.vega wrote, “The grandma the teacher & the momma 😂”

Instagram user @_jus.jayyy wrote, “I hate to agree with her but she’s right yall be wayyyyyy to invested in celebrities lives!! Also social media isn’t a real place and be actually live real lives outside of social media”

Instagram user @_lovely_dae_ added, “The thing is .. she was bashing moms about the being a “deadbeat” months ago too 😂😂😂 she don’t like when it’s done to her though”

While Instagram user @liisam0828 wrote, “Why is calling people poor her first go to? She could’ve made her point without saying that but ok go awf sis”

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Sydney Sweeney is facing a fresh wave of backlash from female athletes after appearing in a provocative advertisement for sports prediction platform Novig.

The actress appears largely nude in the commercial, using sports equipment to cover her body while promoting Novig’s sports-only market.

Sydney Sweeney has since defended the concept as a playful celebration of sports, while the controversy has also renewed discussion about celebrity involvement in prediction-market advertising.

Confirmed: Sydney Sweeney knows ball. pic.twitter.com/EXQ4PzVZsi

— Novig (@Novig) September 9, 2026

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The controversy centers on a roughly one-minute Novig commercial in which Sweeney moves through different sports settings while using equipment such as footballs, tennis gear and basketball props to cover herself.

“So they wanted to show just sports,” she says, sitting topless on top of a basketball hoop. After saying “sports” nine times, she appears topless on a pool table and adds, “You can’t trade this; I just look good here.”

The campaign repeatedly emphasizes that Novig focuses on sports rather than politics, wars, or other events.

According to Yahoo Entertainment, the actress’s involvement goes beyond simply appearing in the advertisement.

She joined Novig as a strategic partner and equity holder, making her a direct business participant in the company behind the campaign.

The platform launched nationwide last month as a sports-focused prediction market, putting both the company and its celebrity partner under intense scrutiny.

Female Athletes Push Back Against Sydney Sweeney’s Nude Ad

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Athletes responded quickly, not only condemning the advertisement but also using it to highlight the excellence in women’s sport.

The strongest criticism has come from women competing at the highest levels of sport. Olympic gymnast Gracie Kramer helped set off the response by posting footage of her own training alongside a pointed comparison to the advertisement.

She wrote, “Idk what Sydney Sweeney was doing, but this is what a woman in sports looks like.”

Other athletes quickly followed. Australian Olympic swimmer Ariarne Titmus described the campaign as deeply frustrating, saying she thought this type of “bullshi-t” was long gone from advertising.

“I can’t describe how infuriated I feel when I watch this,” the four-time Olympic gold medallist wrote on Instagram. “Not only is it a kick in the face to every woman who had dedicated her life to perfecting her craft, but every woman who enjoys sports for what it really is – teamwork, friendship, dedication, excellence, unity”

“How do we live in a world where monetizing a woman’s body and sexualizing women’s sport is still a thing?” she continued.

More Athletes Blast The ‘Euphoria’ Actress

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Water polo player Tilly Kearns and swimmer Lani Pallister also shared their reactions to Sweeney’s ad online.

“I absolutely f-cking hate Sydney Sweeney’s new sports ad,” Kearns wrote on Instagram, in response to the ad.

Lani Pallister, an Australian Olympic swimmer, also posted an Instagram video documenting her training regimen, races, and awards, seemingly taking inspiration from Kramer.

Track athletes and boxers joined the discussion, using images and videos of their own careers to emphasize the physical work behind professional sport.

The Guardian reported that the athletes’ central objection was not simply Sweeney’s appearance, but the way the advertisement connects a woman’s body with the idea of sports performance.

“There’s a big difference between looking ‘sexy’ because you do sport compared to use sex to sell ‘sport,’” world champion boxer Skye Nicolson wrote in an Instagram story. “There is nothing wrong with looking good and doing sport, and there’s nothing wrong with embracing your femininity while also being a badass athlete.”

Sydney Sweeney Seemingly Defends Her New Ad By Sharing Images Of Nude Athletes

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Sweeney has not issued an official statement addressing every criticism, but her response has been visible through the campaign itself and her social-media activity.

As reported by The Blast, the actress pointed to examples of famous athletes who have previously posed for publications in revealing or nude photoshoots, including tennis legend Serena Williams.

The discussion has centered on whether female athletes can embrace sexuality without undermining their achievements.

Critics argue the context is different because Sweeney’s images market a prediction platform rather than document athletic performance.

Novig has also described the campaign as a way of presenting its sports-only identity with confidence and humor.

The company’s partnership with Sweeney means the actress remains closely connected to both the advertisement and the business, even as criticism has spread across social media.

Another Controversy Follows Her American Eagle Ad

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The latest backlash comes after Sweeney faced a separate advertising controversy last year over her American Eagle campaign.

That promotion, built around the phrase “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans,” became a political and cultural flashpoint, with critics arguing that its language carried troubling implications about genetics and beauty standards.

Sweeney later acknowledged that her decision to remain quiet about that controversy had allowed divisions around the campaign to grow.

Now, the new Novig criticism has revived some of the same questions about celebrity advertising, particularly when a star becomes closely identified with the message being sold.

As reported by Fortune, prediction-market companies are increasingly turning to major celebrities as they compete for attention and users.

Novig’s campaign arrived shortly after Polymarket used LeBron James and other major names in a football-season advertisement.

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band. She seemed to give a quick glance of disbelief towards her musical director. Some 30,000 people clocked the gesture before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it. She’s back, several years into her battle with the rare stiff-person syndrome.

RELATED: Celine Dion Describes The Severe Impact Of Stiff Person Syndrome On Her Singing Voice

 Celine Dion Wows Fans With Comeback Concert

Since 1996, the song ‘All By Myself’ has been used to measure Celine Dion’s vocal talents. Nearly 30 years later, the Quebec superstar saved the track for the encore of her first full concert in more than six years. The performance, which happened on Saturday (Sept. 12) is her first concert since stiff person syndrome attacked her muscles, including those of the throat. The disease is rare, progressive and neurological. Few doubted Celine Dion could still sing. What nobody knew was whether she could get through a whole show, and then get up and do it again a few nights later. But Dion gave the crowd three French words: “Je vais bien,” meaning “I’m doing fine.”

Singer Gets Emotional During Performance 

Celine Dion cried before she finished the first song. In a Dior gown and a Boucheron necklace, she pressed her hands together in prayer, then missed her cue in ‘On ne change pas,’ on the line about the skinny little girl from Charlemagne, Quebec.

“I promised myself I wouldn’t cry,” she said. The crowd answered by chanting the riff from ‘Seven Nation Army.’

Dion said she had learned to live with the fragility and made it her reason to keep going. Then she sang for another two hours. According to Associated Press writer Thomas Adamson, Celine’s voice has lost some of its top. He says it is not the instrument that sold 250 million albums. Every big note is now a decision she makes in front of 30,000 people, he said. Still, the singer took most of them. Her disease attacks the larynx. She went for it anyway. Dion sang ‘My Heart Will Go On’ and ‘The Power of Love,’ then Catalani’s ‘Ebben? Ne andrò lontana’

In the end, she sang 25 songs in 2 hours and 15 minutes at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, west of Paris. And the sold-out run is hectic. She’s set to perform 16 shows in five weeks. She also has 10 more booked for May 2027. 26 nights in all before tens of thousands of people each time.

What To Know Of Celine’s Disease

The 58-year-old had not played a full concert since March 8, 2020. She was diagnosed in 2022 with stiff person syndrome. She canceled a world tour, then what was left of it, and went quiet. In fact, the last time France saw her sing, it lasted four minutes. At the Olympic opening ceremony in July 2024, Dion sang from the Eiffel Tower. It was one song, one night and the world called it a resurrection. Saturday she had to do it 25 times, then get up and do it again this upcoming Wednesday.

Stiff person syndrome affects one or two people in a million. It stiffens muscles and sets off spasms violent enough to break bones. It’s triggered by loud noise, by touch, by emotional stress. An arena holding 30,000 people is all three at once. Singing with it, Dion told NBC in 2024, felt like being strangled.

“Touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%,” she said in a statement in 2023, canceling the last of her dates.

The last thing she told the crowd on Saturday was reportedly: “I love you, my loves. Take care of yourselves.” It had taken Celine Dion 2,379 days to get back. Now, she has 25 more nights to go.

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Associated Press writer Thomas Adamson contributed to this via AP Newsroom. 

Anya Taylor-Joy has already added well over $1 billion to her career box office total in 2026, and as the year goes along, this total is only going to grow with more new releases. Taylor-Joy headlined the first $1 billion movie of 2026 with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (co-starring Chris Pratt), but she then took her talents to streaming to star in one of the biggest Apple TV shows of the year, Lucky (co-starring Timothy Olyphant). ATJ previously starred in one of the most successful Apple TV sci-fi movies of all time in The Gorge, which is billed as a mash-up of John Wick and The Last of Us. Later this year, Taylor-Joy will return to the sands of Arrakis in Dune: Part Three, which is expected to be one of the highest-grossing movies of the year, despite opening on the same day as Avengers: Doomsday.

Although some years have passed since it was released, most fans would agree that The Queen’s Gambit is still one of Anya Taylor-Joy’s most famous projects. The show won a whopping 11 Emmys at the 2021 award ceremonies, most of which were technical awards — Taylor-Joy was nominated for her performance as Beth Harmon, but she didn’t win the award. Now six years removed from the premiere of The Queen’s Gambit, Taylor-Joy is officially returning to Netflix in one month with the premiere of Sacrifice, her new cult thriller co-starring Chris Evans. Taylor-Joy has had other movies streamed on Netflix in the last few years, but this will be the first project since The Queen’s Gambit that will only be available to watch on Netflix upon its global premiere.

When Does ‘Sacrifice’ Come Out on Netflix?

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Netflix has officially announced that Sacrifice will begin streaming around the world on October 16, in almost exactly one month. Additional cast members for the film include Salma Hayek-Pinault and John Malkovich, and it was written and directed by Romain Gavras with help from Will Arbery on the script. The official synopsis for Sacrifice, which holds a score of 37% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, reads as follows:

“After the fiery death of their mother, Joan (Anya Taylor-Joy) and her siblings, driven by a mysterious volcanic prophecy, believe it is their duty to cleanse the Earth. Their radical group hijacks a glamorous charity gala and takes three unlikely hostages for a sacrificial ritual: their hero, movie star Mike Tyler (Chris Evans); their villain, pragmatically cold billionaire Ben Bracken (Vincent Cassel); and their lover, an unlucky performer named Katie (Ambika Mod). As the night descends into chaos, both an inward journey and an outward adventure ensue, where the line between performance and belief, salvation and sacrifice, begins to blur.”

Check out Sacrifice on Netflix on October 16 and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Anya Taylor-Joy’s future projects.

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October 18, 2026

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is pushing back against the “nepo baby” label surrounding her children and their Hollywood ambitions.

Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have spent decades at the center of Hollywood, making their children’s career choices impossible to separate from that legacy. Their family tree also includes Michael’s father, Oscar-winning Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas.

Catherine Zeta-Jones’s children, Dylan and Carys, are the third generation connected to the entertainment industry in the family. That history inevitably makes the “nepo baby” conversation more complicated for the family. 

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Zeta-Jones said both of her children are currently “plugging away” as they explore careers connected to their parents’ world. Dylan is 26, while Carys is 23, and both have shown interest in following the family business. The actress acknowledged that having famous parents makes forging an independent path difficult.

She believes the public can easily reduce their efforts to their family connections instead of recognizing their individual ambitions. Carys once wanted to become Amal Clooney, the human rights lawyer, before pursuing other dreams. Zeta-Jones believes her daughter should follow whatever passion genuinely drives her.

The mother of two described “nepo baby” as a “horrific phrase” because children do not choose the families into which they are born. The Times shared that Zeta-Jones believes Dylan and Carys are “finding their own way in life.” She added that she and her husband would be the first to suggest law school if their children were not good at acting.

The Actress’s Husband Previously Defended His Family’s Hollywood Legacy

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Michael has been married to actress Catherine Zeta-Jones for 24 years, with the couple sharing two children. Their children are also exploring careers in the family business, but Michael does not want their opportunities dismissed as nepotism. He believes parents naturally try to help their children succeed in whatever profession they choose.

Michael admitted that he was initially offended by the “nepo baby” conversation. He recalled a New York Magazine article from around two years ago, from the time of his comment, that discussed second-generation actors.

“I thought, how snarky,” he said, questioning why helping children enter a parent’s profession should automatically be viewed negatively. According to TimeInk, the actor also acknowledged that he is part of the same cycle himself. “I’m a nepo baby too,” he admitted. “That’s the way it goes,” he added.

His family’s Hollywood connections have not stopped him from building a career of his own. His filmography includes “The China Syndrome,” “Romancing the Stone,” “Fatal Attraction,” “Basic Instinct,” and “Traffic.”

The ‘Nepo Baby’ Debate Extends Beyond The Douglas Family

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The pressure surrounding famous children is not unique to the Douglas family. Other Hollywood families have faced the same “nepo baby” allegation.

The Blast previously reported that Robert De Niro has also pushed back against the idea that having a famous parent makes an acting career easy. He said famous performers’ children can actually face greater pressure because people watch them more closely. 

“If you don’t look like you’re really sincere about it and busting your ass and working hard, it’ll have a negative impact,” De Niro explained. De Niro’s daughter Airyn said her parents deliberately protected her from Hollywood exposure while she was growing up. She said her father was “very big on us finding our own sort of path.”

She also revealed that she spent seven years pursuing voice acting and modeling. According to Airyn, casting directors repeatedly rejected or ghosted her, and she wanted any eventual success to happen on her own merit. De Niro’s comments suggest that a famous name can create expectations that ordinary performers do not face. 

Zeta-Jones’ Son Experience In The Entertainment Industry

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Zeta-Jones’s son has built his own entertainment profile as an actor, producer, and SiriusXM host. Dylan’s recent television experience has also demonstrated the pressure that can come with the Douglas name. He appeared on CNN during a debate with Scott Jennings about the U.S. government shutdown.

Reports later claimed Zeta-Jones and Michael were furious with CNN after Dylan appeared unprepared during the discussion. A representative for Zeta-Jones denied that the couple planned to boycott the network. The representative said the family supports accurate news reporting and that Dylan himself had no reservations about appearing on CNN again.

His career has continued across acting, producing, and broadcasting. Sources later claimed Dylan wanted to avoid platforms where he could feel exposed. One insider said CNN “really spooked him” and claimed he wanted appearances where difficult questions would not corner him.

Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Career History And Life Outside Hollywood

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Her early experience in Wales included dancing and singing, eventually leading her toward theater and screen acting. Zeta-Jones won a national talent contest at 10 before moving into London stage productions. She later landed a lead role in “42nd Street” at 17 after serving as the production’s second understudy.

Her early career also involved repeated rejection. By 1991, she landed a role in “The Darling Buds of May,” which made her widely recognized in the United Kingdom. Zeta-Jones described the experience as “a learning curve.” She said one hour of the show screening changed her life because she suddenly became recognized everywhere.

The actress has spent much of her adult life on the East Coast rather than building her social world around Los Angeles. She said she has “never been in L.A. schmoozing.”

Her social circle instead includes New York business people, “Wall Street” figures and people connected to the art world. She said those relationships give her a different experience from what her life might look like in Los Angeles.

She enjoys visiting fancy houses in the Hamptons to look at art and has begun collecting pieces. She also discussed bringing $60,000 worth of Leica cameras she had collected throughout her life. The Blast shared that Zeta-Jones’ East Coast lifestyle has kept her social world away from many traditional Hollywood circles.

Catherine Zeta-Jones believes the “nepo baby” is an “horrific phrase” to be used to address her children.

Kelly Osbourne and her family appeared more united than ever as they navigated the devastating loss of Ozzy Osbourne, but just over a year after his death, cracks are reportedly emerging behind the scenes.

The 41-year-old is said to be barely speaking to her mother, Sharon Osbourne, while her relationship with brother Jack Osbourne is also reportedly strained.

Sources claim political differences have contributed to the divide as Kelly builds a new life in the United Kingdom away from the family brand.

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The reported deterioration is particularly striking considering how closely Kelly Osbourne and Sharon leaned on one another following Ozzy’s July 2025 death.

At the 2026 BRIT Awards, they clung to each other while accepting a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for the Black Sabbath legend. Now, the Daily Mail claims they are “barely speaking,” while Kelly’s once-close relationship with Jack is also said to be strained.

“They’re worlds apart just now in every possible sense,” a source claimed, saying Kelly is separated from Sharon and Jack “both geographically and ideologically.”

The reversal comes after a difficult grieving period for Kelly. The Blast previously reported that insiders noticed a dramatic change in her personality following Ozzy’s death.

Political Differences Reportedly Fuel The Family Rift

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The Daily Mail‘s sources claim politics is at the heart of many of Kelly and Sharon’s recent disagreements, but Kelly has publicly confirmed only that she disagrees with some of her mother’s views.

Speaking to Attitude at the National Television Awards, Kelly addressed Sharon’s support for Tommy Robinson.

“I don’t agree. I don’t agree with my mum, no,” she said. “It’s hard because I love my mum, but I also have to understand that she’s entitled to her own opinions as well.”

Kelly also said Sharon’s views on trans issues made her “sad,” explaining that she didn’t believe her mother knew enough transgender people to make a fair judgment.

However, she added that when she discusses the issue with Sharon privately, “she gets it.”

Kelly Osbourne Is Reportedly Breaking From The Family Brand

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The alleged tension coincides with Kelly establishing a more independent life in Britain.

She is believed to have bought a rural property in Buckinghamshire where she plans to raise her 3-year-old son, Sidney. Sharon continues to divide her time between Los Angeles and the family’s Buckinghamshire estate, where Ozzy is buried.

Kelly has also signed with Keye Talent and become a regular at British celebrity and fashion events.

The Daily Mail claims some brands pay celebrities around £10,000 ($13,484) for appearances and that several of Kelly’s recent engagements commanded substantial fees.

“Kelly needs the money, she is going it alone now and doesn’t want to rely on family money,” a source claimed, adding that she is trying to “fend for herself.”

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Kelly Osbourne Is Raising Her Son After Sid Wilson Split

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Kelly’s changing family dynamic follows another major personal upheaval.

She and Sid Wilson ended their engagement in March after reportedly struggling to make the relationship work. The Blast reported that the couple had been experiencing problems while Kelly was also dealing with her father’s death.

More recently, Kelly appeared to vent about her ex on Instagram, writing, “Wake up and take responsibility,” before declaring, “I’m done. I want to be happy and I have a beautiful son to raise.”

She also asked for her dogs and possessions back and added, “Oh yeah and maybe some child support?”

Jack recently said Kelly is focusing on herself and Sidney and described his sister as being in a “happier place” while living a quieter country life.

Kelly Osbourne Is Still Navigating Her Grief

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The reported family fracture comes as Kelly continues to speak candidly about the toll of losing Ozzy.

She recently revealed that her grief contributed to dramatic weight loss and said she didn’t initially recognize how thin she had become. After seeing herself in a photograph during a Grammy fitting, Kelly recalled thinking, “This is scary. I didn’t know I looked like this.”

The revelation adds context to months of public concern about her appearance. Kelly previously fought back against cruel body-shaming comments, with The Blast reporting that she branded one particularly vicious remark “abuse.”

Despite the upheaval, Kelly has continued rebuilding her life. The Blast previously reported that she views dealing with her grief as a “lifetime of work.”

Over the weekend, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Texas State Rep. Venton Jones made a move to honor two of R&B’s icons, Usher and Chris Brown. The singers are currently on a joint tour that’s scheduled to wrap in December. During their show at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Crockett and Jones presented the artists with Congressional Record recognitions for their contributions to music and culture. After videos of the moment swept the internet, social media users slipped into a heated, divided debate! Crockett, especially, caught heat for being a woman honoring Brown, despite his documented violent past and run-ins with the law.

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Jasmine Crockett & Venton Jones Team Up To Recognize Usher & Chris Brown

Jasmine Crockett walked on stage with Venton Jones in Arlington, wearing a tied shirt, black pants and a shimmery bralette. The Texas State representative wore a striped suit jacket and slacks. Crockett engaged with the crowd on the mic as Jones stayed a few steps away. She spoke of the audience “experiencing Black Joy at the highest level.” At one point, she quoted Yung Miami, called Breezy a “real one,” and hugged him before leaving the stage.

Social Media Tears Into Crockett For Honoring Chris Brown

After the video of Jasmine Crockett and Venton Jones spread online, social media users tore into Jasmine Crockett. Despite Jones also being present, the backlash has largely focused on Crockett. She has yet to explain her thinking behind the congressional recognitions. Still, that hasn’t stopped the internet from penning think pieces about the exchange.

Meanwhile, Venton Jones, Chris Brown and Usher have also not reacted to the pointed backlash. Keep scrolling to see a little of what’s being said.

 

 

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Why Is The Internet In Shambles Over The Recognition?

As mentioned, Chris Brown’s legal issues are part of the reason social media is going off about the congressional recognition from Jasmine Crockett and Venton Jones. The most standout incident is his 2009 domestic violence case involving Rihanna. A photo following the altercation showed RiRi’s badly bruised and swollen face, including a busted lip. Ultimately, he pled guilty to felony assault and received five years of probation, community labor and domestic-violence counseling, per PEOPLE. That probation ended in 2015. Though they reportedly rekindled by January 2013, the relationship ended again months later.

In the years since that incident, Chris Brown has been arrested multiple times. There were two separate assault incidents between 2013 and 2016. He was arrested and charged in one, and arrested but not charged in the other. Then, in 2017, his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran got a five-year restraining order against him. She testified in court that he physically abused her and made threats to kill her. He was not criminally convicted, and the probation ended in March 2015.

Additionally, Breezy has had multiple sexual assault and rape allegations that have not led to convictions. Then, earlier this year, he pled guilty to an affray charge in connection to the 2023 assault of a music producer in a London nightclub. He’s scheduled to be sentenced next month.

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