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The 10 Greatest Brandon Sanderson Books, Ranked
Brandon Winn Sanderson is far and away one of the most universally beloved and critically celebrated authors of speculative fiction working today. An absolute icon of fantasy and science fiction, his incredibly prolific rhythm of output, intricately detailed magic systems, and deep connection to his fans through the Internet have made him a total legend. However, wondering where those unfamiliar with his oeuvre can start reading his work is a very fair question.
Thankfully, there are ten particular Brandon Sanderson books that are so creative, compelling, and masterfully written that they can very well be considered his very best. Whether it’s a part of his immensely popular Cosmere shared universe or a completely separate title, Sanderson’s best-ever novels are irrefutable proof of why he’s widely celebrated and considered one of the best authors of speculative fiction in the 21st century.
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‘The Rithmatist’ (2013)
Through his Laws of Magic, Sanderson is credited with having coined and popularized the concept of hard magic and soft magic. Whereas the former has clear, well-defined rules and limitations, the latter is often much more mysterious and ambiguous. Evidently, few authors have a better understanding of the ins and outs of building an engaging magic system than Brandon Sanderson, and the magic system of The Rithmatist is precisely its main selling point.
Indeed, Rithmatics is one of Sanderson’s most original inventions, a geometry-based system whose users use a special form of chalk to draw shapes with unique powers. The twist? Joel, the book’s protagonist, is unable to use that magic. That subversive premise allows Sanderson to then craft a delectably genre-blending, high-stakes tale whose message about finding one’s purpose and self-worth is hugely effective. A whopping 13 years later, fans are still eagerly waiting for a sequel.
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‘Tress of the Emerald Sea’ (2023)
Back in 2022, Sanderson announced a Kickstarter campaign to publish four Secret Projects, novels that he wrote during the COVID-19 pandemic. Within a day, the campaign reached its goal of over $40 million, becoming one of the most successful campaigns in Kickstarter history. The first of these Secret Projects was Tress of the Emerald Sea, the first installment of the Hoid’s Travails series, already one of Sanderson’s most widely acclaimed series.
Tress of the Emerald Sea is also part of the Cosmere universe, devised by Sanderson as an overarching superstory composed of several subseries. As it happens, Tress is one of the best Cosmere installments and one of the best fantasy books published since 2020, a delightful piece of cozy high fantasy heavily inspired by William Goldman‘s The Princess Bride. It’s a love letter to fairy tales and classic seafaring swashbucklers, one that feels refreshingly different from anything else Sanderson had written before.
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‘Wind and Truth’ (2024)
Part of the Cosmere universe, the Stormlight Archive series is one of the most foundational and hugely influential fantasy book series of the 21st century. It’s a massive anchor for the Cosmere, Sanderson’s flagship high fantasy series, and one of the most admirably sprawling and epic fantasy book series the world has ever seen. It’s one of those series where every book is a masterpiece, and its latest installment, Wind and Truth, is certainly no exception.
The Stormlight Archive is planned to consist of five more novels whose publishing date is still to be defined, but Wind and Truth is nevertheless imbued with a sense of finality, narrative payoff, and emotional catharsis that’s beyond remarkable. Over 1,300 pages long yet faultlessly paced, thanks in large part to its stakes reaching the stratosphere throughout the whole story, it’s a radical expansion of the series’ lore. It’s full of satisfying character arc resolutions and emotional moments, and its second half as a whole feels like the ultimate Sanderlanche—a term fans of the author have coined to describe the massive, fast-paced climaxes that characterize most of Sanderson’s books.
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‘Rhythm of War’ (2020)
The Stormlight Archive installment right before Wind and Truth is Rhythm of War, a novel made all the more special by how it shifts the series’ focus away from traditional military high fantasy and toward a more psychologically deep character study and survival story. Add to that the fact that the book contains the hardest magic system that Sanderson has ever explored, with a focus on the pure fantastical science of a magic-technological arms race, and you get a book that anyone who loves his work should greatly enjoy.
But as much emphasis as Sanderson may put on magical physics, Rhythm of War also serves as a surprisingly powerful exploration of themes of mental health, from PTSD to trauma more generally. Uniquely structured with a scope so airtight that it’s hard to believe the book is over 1,200 pages long, Rhythm of War should be perfectly satisfying both for those expecting major Cosmere lore shifts and a book that’s intimately compelling even when analyzed in a vacuum.
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‘Warbreaker’ (2009)
As undeniably incredible as both Sanderson and his legendary oeuvre are, it’s quite understandable for someone who’s not looking to commit to a gargantuan series to feel intimidated by the author’s work. Thankfully, though, Sanderson has definitely written standalone novels, and the best of the bunch is arguably Warbreaker. Though it’s part of the Cosmere, it can absolutely be read as a self-contained story.
On the one hand, Warbreaker benefits from having a color-based magic system that’s among the coolest magic systems the fantasy genre has seen at any point during the 21st century. But on top of the incredible worldbuilding, this early Sanderson outing is a tightly plotted and philosophically profound political thriller whose intimately character-driven story, shocking plot twists, and fast pacing make it an exceptional introduction to Sanderson for those who have never read him.
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‘Yumi and the Nightmare Painter’ (2023)
The second (and almost universally agreed to be the best) of Sanderson’s four Secret Projects, as well as the second installment in the Hoid’s Travails series, Yumi and the Nightmare Painter is perfect proof of why the Cosmere is widely considered one of the fantasy book series with the best lore. Heavily inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese and Korean pop culture as a whole, this exquisitely cozy fantasy tale is a deeply thought-provoking meditation on the nature and importance of art and human connection.
It’s philosophically layered, intimately character-driven, and so economically written that its less-than-500 pages flow without a single bit of dead space on the way. It strikes the perfect balance between feeling like a charming, cozy adventure that can be read as though it were a standalone title, and adding a massive mind-bending twist that Cosmere lord hunters should feel perfectly rewarded by.
4
‘Oathbringer’ (2017)
The third book in the Stormlight Archive is Oathbringer, one of the most triumphant works of epic fantasy from the 2010s and one of the best fantasy books of the last 20 years. Fan rankings of Cosmere installments vary, of course, but Oathbringer is typically agreed to be right up there as one of Sanderson’s very best. It offers a groundbreaking shift in the moral foundation of the Stormlight Archive, inverting the series’ moral system and blurring the lines between good and evil.
All Stormlight Archive books make ample use of flashbacks, using them as the foundation to build the core structure of their respective stories. Through its use of flashbacks, Oathbringer delivers one of the most complex, compelling, and masterfully written redemption arcs in the modern history of epic fantasy literature. The deep exploration of Dalinar Kholin’s character is as emotionally riveting as it is thematically fitting, and though Oathbringer may not be quite as transcendental as its two predecessors, it’s still one of the best fantasy books of the 21st century so far.
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‘Mistborn: The Final Empire’ (2006)
Sanderson’s Mistborn series is one of the most foundational in the history of modern epic fantasy, and it serves as the primary gateway into his Cosmere universe. It’s absolutely stunning that Mistborn: The Final Empire was only Sanderson’s second published novel ever, and though it’s usually agreed upon that it doesn’t exactly offer his best character work ever, everything else works about as flawlessly as anything fantasy literature has ever seen.
Blending a high-stakes heist narrative formula with an epic dystopia, The Final Empire is one of the most fun fantasy books of all time, and could be a perfect introduction to both Sanderson and the Cosmere. Allomancy is a top contender for the title of “best hard magic system ever written for a book,” the pacing is absolutely perfect, and protagonist Vin’s coming-of-age arc is more than engaging enough to make up for the lack of depth of the secondary ensemble. All in all, The Final Empire is a must-read for anyone who loves high fantasy.
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‘The Way of Kings’ (2010)
The first book in the Stormlight Archive is The Way of Kings, still regarded by some as Sanderson’s magnum opus. Though some may find the slow pacing that comes naturally with the heavy worldbuilding of a juggernaut like this a bit tiresome, The Way of Kings largely overcomes the symptoms of “first book syndrome,” delivering a perfectly self-contained epic that’s easily among the high fantasy books with the best magic systems.
This book completely redefined 21st-century speculative fiction, reshaping the perception people had of the scale, kind of world-building, and emotional depth that fantasy literature was capable of. Kaladin’s journey is easily one of the greatest character arcs ever written, the worldbuilding of the planet Roshar is an absolute masterclass in every sense imaginable, and the hugely cinematic way in which Sanderson writes action scenes is as exciting as it is beautiful.
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‘Words of Radiance’ (2014)
Groundbreaking though its predecessor may be, The Way of Kings‘ sequel, Words of Radiance, is almost universally agreed to be one of the best fantasy sequel books of the 21st century. Not only that: It may very well be the single greatest fantasy novel of the last 26 years. It’s one of those fantasy books better than most movies being made today, a book that pretty much anyone and everyone who loves epic high fantasy should consider essential reading.
Words of Radiance takes the already flawless foundation laid out by The Way of Kings and expands the lore, accelerates the pacing, and deepens the character arcs in ways that prove why Sanderson is almost universally viewed as a master of his craft. The dialogue is delectably witty, the character writing is exceptional, and the action scenes are some of the most engaging that fantasy literature has seen in years. The explosive Sanderlanche that is the story’s final act is impossible to put down. All in all, Words of Radiance is undoubtedly its author’s best work to date.
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Cindy Crawford, Husband Seen for 1st Time After Son’s Death
Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber, are finding solace in one another in the wake of their son Presley Gerber’s unexpected death at 27.
Crawford, 60, and Rande, 67, were spotted holding hands while walking along Zuma Beach in Malibu, California, on Saturday, October 10, in photos obtained by People. The couple went incognito, each wearing baseball caps and sunglasses for the outing.
Us confirmed nearly three weeks earlier that the supermodel and the businessman’s son had died on September 20.
“The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time,” a rep for Crawford and Rande, who also share daughter Kaia, told Us in a statement.
A cause of death has yet to be revealed at the time of publication, pending an ongoing investigation amid authorities’ suspicions of an alleged overdose. Presley and his family had been candid about the model’s substance abuse struggles prior to his death.
“When something like that happens in a family, it kind of levels everyone,” Kaia, 25, told Vogue in August of her brother’s addiction battle. “I think that’s also why I started to self-identify as the easy one and never wanted to ask for help. Because it felt like too much to have two children who were needing.”
Presley’s family, who reportedly had his remains cremated, have since received support from their famous friends.
“I don’t think we’re even in the position of even being able to talk about it,” George Clooney, Rande’s close friend and Casamigos business partner, told Entertainment Tonight on Friday, October 9. “Quite honestly, it’s one of the most devastating things that’s happened to our family, and their family.”
He continued, “As you can imagine, it’s the worst thing that could happen to the family.”
While neither Crawford, Rande nor Kaia have further addressed Presley’s untimely death, several of his former girlfriends have offered their public condolences.
“My sweet Presley, I will miss you for the rest of my life,” model Isabella Jones, who dated the late content creator in 2024, wrote via instagram on Friday.
Summer House alum Lexi Wood separately paid tribute to Presley, who she briefly dated in 2022.
“It’s hard to put into words what it means to lose someone who was such a meaningful part of my life for so many years,” Wood, 28, wrote via Instagram late last month. “Through every chapter and every version of our relationship, friendship was always at the core of it. Everyone who loved Presley and was loved by him knows he was one of the kindest, most open, loving and courageous people. He loved so deeply, so purely, was incredibly romantic and thoughtful.”
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CHAM Founder Christy Cham Shares How ’90s Supermodels Inspired Her Better-Than-Basics Line
Not so basic! CHAM founder Christy Cham is giving everyday staples a serious upgrade with her better-than-basics line of long sleeves, tees, dresses, skirts, pants, cardigans, and more, already worn by Ariana Grande and Khloé Kardashian.
Before launching in 2023, Cham worked as a costume designer on film sets with directors including Martin Scorsese, giving her a behind-the-scenes look at the power of a good outfit.
“There was a gap in the market for high end basics and something that was giving you more than just a t-shirt, but not a blouse,” she tells ET.
When dreaming up the pieces she wanted in her own closet, Cham turned to Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, and other style muses, even naming designs after them.
“Those ’90s icons are the people who inspired me most when I first started CHAM. The simplicity of the ’90s where the most important thing was fit and fabric is what I’ve always loved,” she explains.
Naturally, those elements became the foundation of the brand, starting with its proprietary fabric made to feel like a second skin.
“Working in costume design taught me that the ultimate goal is to make someone feel confident in what they’re wearing. … I also learned that everything is amplified on camera. A fabric can read differently, colors can appear brighter, and even a small fit issue can suddenly look messy on screen,” she notes.
“I wanted something sheer, but not too sheer; stretchy, but that would still hold you in, and something that looked high-end and not just like workout material.”
The silhouettes have a few tricks up their sleeves too, with keyhole necklines, slits, off-the-shoulder styles, cutouts, mini lengths, and more, adding a little something extra to everyday staples.
“When fitting actors, everything had to be incredibly precise. We learned all these little strategies with proportion and fit to create the illusion of a longer torso, slimmer arms, or a more flattering shape. It made me a perfectionist about fit, proportion, and fabric, and really taught me how much the right clothing can transform the way someone looks, and more importantly, how they feel.”
That attention to detail also carries over to the color palette, with shades of red, brown, black, cream, navy, orange, and green, all chosen to make getting dressed that much easier.
“I choose colors that work well together so they can be easily mixed and matched. I keep the tones softer and focus on flattering undertones, while offering enough variety that everyone can find a color they naturally feel good in,” she says.
And because what’s underneath counts too, the fashion expert took the label one layer deeper by launching undergarments, which she celebrated at Body Shop in West Hollywood, California, on Oct. 3.
“I wanted to create something that was simple, but still sexy that makes a woman feel her best without showing under tight or sheer clothing.”
For anyone looking to make their basics a little less basic, CHAM also offers a wide variety of charms for a playful, personal touch.
“I’ve always gravitated toward cute accessories that make an outfit feel a little less serious and more fun. It feels very in line with fashion right now and the whole whimsymaxxing idea. I’m constantly clipping charms onto skirts, tops, or bags.”
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John Cena Says Peacemaker Is Taking a Backseat in the DCU
John Cena may not be putting on the Peacemaker helmet again anytime soon, but the actor appears perfectly comfortable waiting for James Gunn to call his number.
During a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast with Josh Horowitz, Cena opened up about his future as Christopher Smith following the second season of Peacemaker and where the character currently fits within Gunn and Peter Safran’s expanding DC Universe.
When asked whether he had worn the Peacemaker helmet since finishing the second season, Cena gave a straightforward answer: “No.”
That doesn’t mean Cena is walking away from the character. The actor made it clear that he remains committed to Gunn and is willing to return whenever the DC Studios co-CEO needs him.
Cena explained that he has already had an opportunity to play a character who was relatively unknown to mainstream audiences and believes it is now important for Gunn to devote his attention to some of DC’s biggest characters.
“I got to step back.”
Cena pointed to characters such as Superman as examples of the massive pieces Gunn is currently responsible for establishing within the new DCU.
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The comments come as Gunn continues building an interconnected universe across film and television. David Corenswet’s Superman has become one of the central figures of the franchise, while projects involving Batman, Wonder Woman and several other major DC characters remain in various stages of development.
Cena’s comments shouldn’t necessarily be interpreted as the end of Peacemaker.
The second season left Christopher Smith’s story open for continuation, and Gunn has previously avoided giving fans a definitive answer about exactly when Peacemaker or the other members of the 11th Street Kids will return.
For now, Cena appears content to wait.
After helping turn one of DC’s more obscure characters into a major live-action fan favorite, Peacemaker may simply be taking a temporary backseat while Gunn continues putting the larger pieces of the DCU into place.
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Holly Madison Talks Jessica Biel Playmates Film Controversy
Former Girls Next Door star Holly Madison has entered the chat as Jessica Biel’s upcoming Playmates film continues to raise eyebrows.
“I can’t wait to see it,” Madison, 46, told TMZ on Saturday, October 10, sharing her support for Biel’s costar Lily-Rose Depp and the director and screenwriter, Lorraine Nicholson, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the film and its subject matter.
In the upcoming coming-of-age movie, Elle (Indiana Elle) befriends Anna (Depp) as the duo vy to become the next Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine. Lewis Pullman is set to star as the late magazine founder, Hugh Hefner, who died in 2017. Biel, 44, landed the role as a fictionalized version of Hefner’s wife. (Hefner was married to Mildred Williams from 1949 to 1959, to Kimberley Conrad from 1989 to 2010 and to Crystal Hefner from 2012 until his death.)
While Biel has not publicly addressed her involvement, her role has already drawn backlash from critics who argue the movie downplays some of the more serious allegations made against Hefner.
“Please reconsider playing Hugh Hefner’s ‘wife’ if this film intends to romanticize him or the Playboy world,” Crystal, 40, told Biel in a Thursday, October 8, social media post. “I was actually his wife, and I experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse in this relationship.”
Acknowledging other abuse allegations against Hugh, Crystal hoped the filmmakers made certain changes to the production.
“I hope everyone involved in this film takes the time to listen to the women who lived it before helping Hollywood turn it back into nostalgia,” she said.
Crystal has previously been outspoken about her time in the Playboy Mansion, which she alleged was “traumatizing” in her 2024 memoir, Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself.
“Life in the mansion wasn’t the fairy tale I had once hoped it would be,” she wrote in one passage. “From the outside, sure, it had all the trappings of a fairy tale. But it wasn’t, and everyone who lived there knew it.”
Crystal later filed a complaint against the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation in February, expressing concern if Hugh’s explicit scrapbooks were to be made public.
“My focus is on how Hugh Hefner’s personal scrapbooks chronicle private moments that took place behind closed doors,” she said during a press conference at the time. “There are serious and unresolved concerns about the scope of what these books contain. The materials span decades, beginning in the 1960s, and may include images of girls who were underage at the time and could not consent to how their images would be retained or controlled.”
Madison, who famously dated Hugh during her tenure as a Playboy Bunny from 2001 to 2008, stressed to TMZ that she’s keeping an open mind about the project.
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Stephen King Officially Defeats Alan Ritchson’s ‘Reacher’ in 1 Week
It was a major week for Stephen King‘s fans, who got to watch not one but two new shows targeted directly at them. Only one of these new titles, however, is actually based on a King story. The other, Netflix’s Below, simply borrows some of the iconic writer’s narrative techniques. Starring Josh Hartnett and Mackenzie Davis, Below emerged as an instant hit on Netflix after its October 8 release. According to FlixPatrol, it’s currently the streamer’s number-one show worldwide. Below was released only a day after the real King adaptation, the third based on his very first novel. The seven-part limited series has announced itself as a massive hit on Prime Video, successfully taking the top spot.
According to FlixPatrol, the new show pulled off the incredible feat of defeating not only Reacher, but the Reacher spin-off Neagley. Both shows have delivered incredible results for Prime Video this year, with the fourth season of Reacher breaking viewership records for the title and Neagley having amassed more than 3 billion minutes watched in two weeks, according to the latest Nielsen report. Reacher typically retains a top-10 spot on the global Prime Video leaderboard throughout the year, and Neagley is still relatively new. For the King adaptation to unseat both action shows is quite a remarkable feat.
Mike Flanagan Has an Incredible Track Record
We’re talking, of course, about Carrie. Spearheaded by frequent King collaborator Mike Flanagan — the director previously adapted Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck — Carrie follows in the footsteps of Brian De Palma‘s 1976 original and Kimberly Peirce‘s 2013 remake. The new show received positive reviews, and is currently sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 85% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Mike Flanagan aptly expands this teen mythos with added compassion and ingenuity, bringing a modern touch to a timeless work and giving all performers involved the opportunity to shine while witnessing the ascension of a fascinatingly new Carrie.” Flanagan is also working on a long-awaited adaptation of King’s magnum opus, The Dark Tower, but first, he’s set to release a hotly anticipated reboot of The Exorcist franchise, titled The Exorcist: Martyrs. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Michael Douglas Reacts To Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Memoir Snub
Catherine Zeta-Jones has no plans to read Michael Douglas‘ memoir, but it seems he is way ahead of her.
Zeta-Jones recently admitted that she has not read her husband’s newly released book. Her tight schedule has been the major reason for not reading the book; however, she encouraged others to read the memoir regardless.
Michael Douglas and Zeta-Jones have been married for over 25 years. There is also a 25-year age gap between the couple. The veteran actor was previously married to Diandra Luker before their divorce in 2000.
Michael Douglas Says ‘Ooh Yeah!’ To Catherine Zeta-Jones Not Reading His Memoir

During an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Douglas was asked about Zeta-Jones admitting she had not read his memoir. Kimmel mentioned that she had told an interviewer she was not planning to read it. He then asked Douglas if he thought that decision was probably for the best.
Douglas paused for two seconds and blurted out “Ooh yeah!” before pointing to the 25-year age gap between himself and his wife. He explained that he had opened up about his past, including his relationship with actress Kathleen Turner. The pair had an affair while making “Romancing the Stone,” years before Douglas met Zeta-Jones.
The actor noted that Zeta-Jones was only seven years old when the affair happened. The actor said Zeta-Jones “wouldn’t know her husband for, you know, 25 years ahead.” “So I think she’s had to accept the fact that with having this kind of age difference, you may have had a life before you ever saw her for the first time,” he added.
Kimmel joked that Zeta-Jones might previously have believed Douglas was a virgin when they married. The actor responded that Kimmel knew she had said that, playing along with the joke. When asked whether he contacted the women he wrote about, including Turner, Douglas confirmed by saying, “I did.”
Zeta-Jones Highlighted Her Packed Schedule As Reason For Memoir Snub

Zeta-Jones’ decision not to read her husband’s book was because of her demanding work schedule. She spoke with Willie Geist on “Today.” She explained that she had only recently finished filming the third season of “Wednesday.” She said she had spent seven months shooting the series in Dublin before moving straight into another project.
After wrapping “Wednesday,” Zeta-Jones flew to London to work on “Kill Jackie.” She then traveled to Spain before appearing on the morning show with Geist. She said to him, “And now I’m here talking to you, [Willie Geist] on the fabulous Today show.”
The Welsh actress said she had “no intention” of reading about her husband when she was already tired at night. She encouraged other people to read the book. The Blast reported that she told readers to “hold onto their cowboy hats.”
‘One Helluva Of A Ride’ Is Filled With Michael Douglas’ Past Relationship Secrets

In the “One Helluva of a Ride” memoir, Douglas wrote about past romances, including his affair with Turner during “Romancing the Stone.” He also wrote about his relationship with Jeanne Tripplehorn during “Basic Instinct.”
The Hollywood actor also discussed his heavy cocaine use during the 1970s. He recalled one evening taking the drug with O.J. Simpson. He described drunkenly insulting Julia Roberts at the 1990 Golden Globes. The memoir also revealed an FBI threat connected to a possible needle attack at the 1992 Oscars.
Douglas explained his decision to become more candid about his past in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. “Your 80s may be a good time to share,” he said, reflecting on why he chose to tell these stories now. He also said that trying to do the right thing sometimes left him looking like “the bad guy.”
“One Helluva of a Ride” talked about Douglas’ relationship with his first wife, Luker. The former couple continued sharing their Mallorca home after their divorce. Douglas described the arrangement as “uncomfortable.” The actor and his wife eventually became the sole owners of the Mallorca home.
Douglas Revealed A Surprising Affair He Had

Douglas’ memoir shed light on his relationship with Tripplehorn during “Basic Instinct.” Audiences had long speculated about an offscreen romance between Douglas and Sharon Stone because of their chemistry in the 1992 thriller. Douglas’ account revealed that his feelings were directed toward Tripplehorn, who played his therapist.
“The truth is, I fell very hard for Jeanne despite our nearly 20-year age difference,” he wrote. He also revealed how deeply he considered leaving his wife for her. “In fact, I was ready to officially leave my wife for Jeanne. I was crazy about her.”
The Blast shared that the actor had separated from Luker, but they were still legally married at the time. Even after the relationship with Tripplehorn ended, he said, “But I will always think of her as an amazing actress and a truly terrific woman that I was very fortunate to spend time with.”
Michael Douglas Never Gave Up On Catherine Zeta-Jones

Douglas’ memoir also addresses the loving couple’s brief separation in 2013. Their relationship reportedly faced difficulties around that time. Douglas said his cancer was caused by HPV contracted through oral sex. Zeta-Jones was reportedly upset by the admission.
The actor later admitted that he regretted causing her embarrassment. At the time, Zeta-Jones issued a statement saying the couple was “taking some time apart to evaluate and work on their marriage.” The Independent revealed that they reunited several months later.
When Douglas was asked during an interview about how he won his wife back, “What, I won her back? It was a mutual… You know, we had our problems, but I love her dearly and, 25 years, you know,” he said. Douglas also wrote, “I never gave up hope that we would reconcile.”
Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones’ 26th wedding anniversary approaches in November 2026.
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Mike Ditka, Chicago Bears Legend, Dies at 86
Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears player and coach who became one of the most recognizable figures in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
Ditka’s family announced his passing on Friday, October 9. A cause of death has not been announced.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family said in a statement. “While the world knew Mike as a Hall of Fame football player, legendary coach, and leader of the Chicago Bears’ Super Bowl XX championship team, we knew him as the heart of our family.”
The family added, “Mike will be missed beyond measure and remembered forever.”
Known throughout his career as “Iron Mike” and later simply “Da Coach,” Ditka built a legacy in Chicago that spanned generations.
The Bears selected Ditka with the fifth overall pick in the 1961 NFL Draft. The tight end immediately established himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars, recording 1,076 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns during his rookie season and earning NFL Rookie of the Year honors.
Ditka spent six seasons with Chicago before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. He won an NFL championship with the Bears in 1963 and later captured Super Bowl VI as a member of the Cowboys.
His accomplishments eventually made him the first tight end ever inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, earning his place in Canton in 1988.
But for generations of football fans, Ditka will forever be associated with the 1985 Chicago Bears.
Ditka returned to Chicago as head coach in 1982 and transformed the Bears into one of the NFL’s dominant teams. The 1985 squad finished the regular season 15-1 before overwhelming the New England Patriots 46-10 in Super Bowl XX.
The championship team became a cultural phenomenon, with personalities including Walter Payton, Jim McMahon, William “The Refrigerator” Perry and Mike Singletary helping make the Bears one of the most memorable teams in NFL history.
Ditka coached the Bears for 11 seasons and led Chicago to seven playoff appearances. He later returned to coaching with the New Orleans Saints.
He also remained a familiar face to football fans long after leaving the sidelines, working as an NFL analyst and broadcaster while continuing to be closely associated with the Bears and the city of Chicago.
Following news of his death, the Bears paid tribute to one of the most important figures in franchise history.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary and treasured Chicago Bear and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka,” the organization said.
Ditka leaves behind a legacy few figures in professional football could match — an NFL champion as a player, a Super Bowl champion as an assistant coach and the head coach who delivered Chicago its only Super Bowl championship.
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Gigi Shuts Down New Pregnancy Rumors About Her Ex
Kai Cenat’s name has been trending on the internet streets! From different rumors to online speculation, it seems like the streamer can’t catch a break. However, Kai has been staying out of the way and enjoying himself. Since officially launching his clothing brand, Vivet, Kai hosted a pop-up shop at ComplexCon. Several fellow streamers and supporters stopped by to show love and purchase pieces from his collection. Kai has also been spending time with his AMP members. The group recently had a hilarious prank war and even enjoyed a group fair date. However, the drama continues as pregnancy rumors involving Kai and his ex-girlfriend begin circulating online. Now, Gabrielle ‘Gigi’ Alayah appears to be entering the chat amid the latest speculation.
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Video From Gigi’s Recent Vlog Sparks Pregnancy Rumors
On September 19, Gabrielle shared a vlog titled ‘An Unexpected Reunion’ after attending Kai Cenat’s Vivet fashion show.I n the video, she gave supporters a behind-the-scenes look at her preparations, including getting her hair and glam done. Also, in the description, she wrote, “Spend a few days with me. From shooting a special campaign, getting ready for fashion week, attending the show, and everything in between… definitely a full circle moment.”
However, a clip from the vlog later surfaced on TikTok, where a user suggested that Gigi was pregnant. The clip showed Gigi wearing a Balenciaga tracksuit with the caption, “Congrats to Kai Cents’ girlfriend Gigi as she shows off her new pregnancy.” As the video circulated, speculation about Gigi expecting a child with Kai began spreading online. Some even started sending the influencer congrats and asking about an alleged due date.
Gigi Enters The Chat To Shut Down Pregnancy Rumors
As the video began making its rounds across social media, users shared mixed reactions to the pregnancy rumors. One user wrote, “The stomach rub yea she’s pregnant.” Another added, “Aww, I don’t want her to be pregnant, just live and have fun. “While a third commented, “I’m listening to the internet this time cause Queen Straight up played in my Face.”
However, Gigi appeared to enter the chat with a comment of her own. She denied being pregnant and shared that she hasn’t been in a relationship for nearly a year.
Gigi wrote, “I am not pregnant ! and Ive also not been in a relationship for abt a year can we stop with these narratives..”
Social Media Reacts
Folks quickly gathered under The Shade Room Teens’ post to share their thoughts on Gabrielle Alayah’s response. While some still believed she was pregnant despite her denial, others defended her and questioned why people were so invested in the rumors.
Instagram user @nakiyadeasia wrote, “Idk but what I do know is you said you haven’t been in a relationship in over a year but that don’t mean you ain’t been hunching Imaooo”
Instagram user @og.prettycee added, “she def rubbed her belly lol weird to do if you’re not preg or postpartum”
While Instagram user @rr.rred wrote, “Chile if the internet say you pregnant, then you pregnant 😭😭😭 They ain’t been wrong yet 😂🤦🏾♀️”
Instagram user @sheiladollxoxo wrote, “If you ever rub your tummy as a celebrity even for a sec they always claim you prego lol😂”
Instagram user @swayyoo added, “Kai can’t catch a break 😂😂”
While Instagram user @jaysopretti_ wrote, “So women can’t be bloated ?? I would be cussing yall out every day”
Instagram user @shaeee_shaeeee wrote, “My thing is, Why Deny it if we Can CLEARLY see that you are.. like who cares 🤷🏾♀️”
Instagram user @_shantel added, “Why do yall be caring so much?? So yall can say yall were right?? That just makes yall so happy to be right about somebody yall don’t know being pregnant”
RELATED: Kai Cenat Sets The Record Straight On Where He & Gabrielle ‘Gigi’ Alayah Stand Following Relationship Speculation (VIDEOS)
What Do You Think Roomies?
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Young Mazino Signs With CAA After Emmy Nod, Fueling a Hollywood Breakout
Young Mazino has officially signed with Creative Artists Agency, a move that cements the rising actor’s status as one of Hollywood’s most in-demand new talents following an Emmy-nominated breakout and a fast-growing slate of film, television and video game projects.
The news, confirmed exclusively by The Hollywood Reporter, lands at a pivotal moment for Young Mazino, whose career has accelerated rapidly since his star turn as Paul Cho in Netflix and A24’s dark comedy “Beef.” That performance, opposite Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, earned him an Emmy nomination for best supporting actor in a limited series and opened doors that had previously been shut to the Asian-American actor, who spent years in smaller television roles on shows like “Blindspot,” “New Amsterdam” and “Blue Bloods” before his breakthrough.
From Supporting Roles to Leading Man: Young Mazino’s Rise
Mazino’s trajectory mirrors a broader shift in Hollywood casting, where streaming hits have increasingly become launching pads for actors who once struggled to land substantial roles. After “Beef” put him on the map, Mazino landed the role of Jesse in the second season of HBO’s acclaimed drama “The Last of Us,” created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, further raising his profile among prestige television audiences.
He also appeared alongside Ayo Edebiri in A24’s psychological thriller “Opus,” written and directed by Mark Anthony Green, adding another credit to a filmography that increasingly leans toward buzzy, critically watched projects rather than one-off guest spots.
A Packed Slate Across Film, TV and Gaming
The CAA signing comes as Young Mazino’s workload spans multiple entertainment mediums simultaneously. He currently stars in “Via Negativa,” director Hannah Peterson’s adaptation of Daniel Hornsby’s novel of the same name, which premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival to industry attention. He is also lending his voice to the character Gef in Netflix’s animated feature “Steps,” appearing alongside Ali Wong and Stephanie Hsu when the film premieres in November.
Perhaps most notably for fans outside traditional film and television circles, Mazino is stepping into the video game world as the voice and motion-capture performer behind Private Park, the lead protagonist of Activision’s highly anticipated “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4,” slated for release on October 23. The role marks a significant crossover moment, placing Young Mazino at the center of one of gaming’s most commercially dominant franchises and signaling studios’ growing interest in casting recognizable screen actors for motion-capture leads.
What the CAA Deal Signals
Representation shifts like this one are often read by industry insiders as a bellwether for where an actor’s career is headed next. Signing with a major agency like CAA typically precedes a wave of higher-profile film offers, awards-season campaigns, and brand partnerships, suggesting that Young Mazino’s team is positioning him for an even bigger few years ahead.
Mazino will continue to be represented by Gerald Lee at 1V1 Entertainment, Stephanie Moy at M88, and Michael Auerbach at Jackoway Austen, alongside his new partnership with CAA and continued work with Narrative PR. For an actor who spent years in background and supporting parts before his “Beef” breakout, the combination of awards recognition, prestige television, acclaimed independent film and a tentpole video game franchise suggests Hollywood has taken notice — and that Young Mazino’s rise is only accelerating.
- Young Mazino Signs With CAA (Exclusive) (The Hollywood Reporter)
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Deathstroke and Bane Movie Gets ‘Savage Hunters’ Title
James Gunn isn’t wasting any time moving on to his next project.
The DC Studios co-CEO has confirmed that he is already writing his next movie as work continues on Superman: Man of Tomorrow, although he isn’t revealing what the mysterious project will be just yet.
Gunn shared the update on Threads after a fan asked whether he was ready to begin writing another film.
“Already in it. I had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!!” Gunn responded.
Gunn also confirmed that the assembly cut of Man of Tomorrow has now been completed, moving the highly anticipated Superman sequel further into post-production.
Production on the film wrapped in August.
For now, what Gunn is writing next remains a mystery. He has not revealed the title, characters or story for the project, leaving plenty of room for speculation about where the DC Universe could be heading after Man of Tomorrow.
Gunn currently serves as co-CEO of DC Studios alongside Peter Safran while also remaining heavily involved creatively in the growing DCU. His next screenplay could potentially involve another major DC character or continue building toward a larger crossover, but nothing beyond Gunn actively writing another movie has been confirmed.
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Before Gunn’s mystery project arrives, audiences will see David Corenswet return as Superman in Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
The sequel will see Superman forced to work alongside his longtime enemy Lex Luthor, played by Nicholas Hoult, against an even greater threat in Brainiac, played by Lars Eidinger.
Rachel Brosnahan will return as Lois Lane, with Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific.
Milly Alcock will also return as Kara Zor-El following Supergirl, while Aaron Pierre is set to bring John Stewart to the big screen after portraying the Green Lantern in Lanterns.
Superman: Man of Tomorrow is scheduled to arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.
Whatever Gunn is writing next, DC fans now know another movie is already taking shape behind the scenes.
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