A frightening security breach reportedly unfolded at NBC’s New York City headquarters Thursday morning when an unauthorized individual allegedly made his way deep inside the building before confronting “TODAY” co-anchor Craig Melvin.

The man is said to have initially entered the building looking for longtime weather anchor Al Roker. After failing to locate Roker, the intruder allegedly encountered Melvin in a restricted area backstage and lunged toward him while shouting racial slurs.

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According to TMZ sources, the suspect managed to bypass security and access an internal stairwell near areas used by on-air talent and staff. Security personnel and employees quickly intervened, and the man was ultimately detained and arrested.

No injuries were reported, and the incident was not shown during the live broadcast.

The Incident Raises Questions About NBC Security

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The reported breach has reportedly left employees seeking answers about how an unauthorized visitor was able to move beyond the publicly accessible plaza and into areas reserved for staff and television personalities. While the suspect allegedly made it backstage, sources told Page Six that he never entered the actual filming studio where the program was being broadcast.

The incident nevertheless has raised concerns because of how close the individual reportedly came to one of the network’s most recognizable faces before security intervened. Just minutes after the encounter, both Melvin and Roker returned to the air without publicly acknowledging the incident.

Craig Melvin Has Become One Of NBC’s Most Visible Stars

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The frightening encounter comes during a major chapter in Melvin’s career at NBC. After joining “TODAY” in 2018, Melvin was elevated to a larger role in January 2025 when he succeeded Hoda Kotb as Savannah Guthrie‘s co-anchor during the program’s flagship morning hours.

At the time of the announcement, Kotb praised her longtime colleague, telling him, “You were made for this job.” “You have all the things that this job needs,” she added. “You’re the right person for it.”

Since taking over the position, Melvin has become one of the most prominent faces of the network’s morning programming, making Thursday’s reported security breach all the more alarming for viewers and staff alike.

Savannah Guthrie Has Also Faced A Difficult Year Off Camera

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The reported security scare comes during an already challenging year for the “TODAY” show family. Earlier this year, Savannah Guthrie stepped away from the morning program after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was reportedly kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona. Nancy was last seen on January 31, and authorities have continued investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.

Throughout the ordeal, Guthrie’s “TODAY” colleagues publicly rallied around her, with Craig Melvin among those who supported the longtime anchor during her time away from the show.

“When everything happened with me and my family, they just stopped everything and said, ‘We’ll wait for you,’” she recalled. “Hollywood is, like, a really tough business, and I didn’t expect that. And I just want to say thank you, it means so much to me.”

Savannah Guthrie Is Preparing For A New Hosting Gig

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The security scare also comes as Savannah Guthrie prepares to step away from “TODAY” temporarily for an exciting new project. During a recent broadcast, Guthrie revealed she will be taking a short break from the morning show to film a Wordle-inspired game show being produced by Jimmy Fallon.

“We’ve been holding in a secret between us for a long time now,” Guthrie told viewers as Fallon joined the program to discuss the upcoming series.

“I’m so happy it’s you. We were looking for the perfect host for this,” Fallon said. “We needed someone who looks like they play Wordle, someone who knows how to run a show.”

The late-night host also praised Guthrie’s performance in the pilot episode, telling her, “We did the pilot, and you were amazing.”

The game show, based on The New York Times’ wildly popular word puzzle, is scheduled to begin filming this summer. “Everything is strange right now,” she said. “It’s strange to get up and do the ‘Today’ show every day, and it’s strange to say that I’m going to do a game show when your heart is broken.”

She added, “Nothing about that has changed, and it’s not easy, but I’m determined to put one foot in front of the other.”

Actress Laura Benanti has revealed that she was forced to leave an apartment she owned after her impression of Melania Trump allegedly led to her being doxxed by MAGA supporters. The actress has, over the years, performed several impressions of the first lady, beginning with an appearance in 2016.

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During an appearance on “The Downside” podcast, Laura Benanti told hosts Gianmarco Soresi and Russell Daniels that she had to change homes shortly after first performing her Melania Trump impression.

The hosts asked whether she received “any new level of hateful comments” after doing the impression, to which the actress revealed that someone had doxxed her, leaving her with no choice but to move.

“This like right-wing psychopath sent an email blast to all of his people, and he was like ‘let her know what you think of her’ and then put my f-cking address,” the “Mayor of Kingstown” star said.

“Someone took a picture of me walking my daughter to school,” the actress also recalled.

Benanti Says A MAGA-Supporting Driver Warned Her

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Speaking further about the doxxing incident, Benanti explained how she discovered that she had been targeted.

She claimed that at the time she had a driver who also served as her security guard. According to Benanti, he was a strong MAGA supporter and received the doxxing email from the person responsible.

“He was so upset that they would do this. He texted me, and he was like, ‘This is what’s going on, and what are we going to do?” Benanti recalled.

The “Elsbeth“ star said she was initially at a loss over how to respond before ultimately deciding that the safest option was to leave the apartment and move into a rental.

Netizens Slam MAGA Supporters After Benanti’s Story

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Benanti’s revelation prompted outrage online, with many condemning her alleged doxxing and expressing concern over how it affected her family.

“A picture of the daughter, too?!?! That’s so so terrifying. I don’t think Russell and Gianmarco understood how scary this is for women,” one person wrote.

Another commented, “I remember seeing her for the first time, thinking about how good her impression was. To find out how much of her life got upended by a dope impression is insane. What the heck is wrong with people?”

Others argued that doxxing has increasingly become a tactic used by extremists against people they disagree with politically.

“It’s so sad that doxxing has become a political tool by extremists,” one netizen said, while another added, “It’s terrible. Political satire is so important, even if one finds it objectionable, violence should never be a reaction.”

Inside Laura Benanti’s First Melania Trump Impression

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Over the years, Benanti has performed several Melania impressions, but it all began with an appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in 2016.

The impression came shortly after Melania’s now-infamous Republican National Convention speech, which drew widespread criticism over allegations that portions had been plagiarized from then-first lady Michelle Obama.

In an interview with The New York Times, Benanti revealed that she decided to impersonate Melania after Colbert pointed out their resemblance while she was promoting her comedy musical on his show.

She later received an email from a CBS executive asking whether she would appear as Melania and spoof the convention speech.

Benanti said she immediately accepted the offer and ultimately found performing the character live on the show to be “really exhilarating.”

Laura Benanti Revived Her Melania Trump To Mock Epstein Scandal

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Benanti most recently reprised her Melania impression on April 13, 2026.

In the sketch, she spoofed Melania’s press conference addressing Jeffrey Epstein by satirizing the administration’s response to the controversy.

“Most importantly, talking about Jeffrey Epstein distracts people from the war that was started to distract people from talking about Jeffrey Epstein,” Benanti’s Melania joked.

“So, to once again distract from the war, I would like to make the following announcements,” she continued. “Just as I rarely hung out with Jeffrey Epstein, I rarely cooked with Jeffrey Dahmer. We just had overlapping social circles in Milwaukee.”

Brianna LaPaglia is giving her two cents on Bunnie Xo & Jelly Roll‘s ongoing divorce.

The internet sensation shared her thoughts on the shocking split, which recently made headlines and got many talking. She revealed that she does not buy into the positive front the former lovebirds are trying to put up.

Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ LaPaglia’s comments come after Bunnie Xo detailed the nitty-gritty of her split from Jelly Roll in a now-deleted podcast episode. The singer filed for divorce on May 18, citing irreconcilable differences.

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LaPaglia has shared her opinion on Bunnie Xo’s supportive statements about her estranged husband getting back into the dating scene.

In a June 18 episode of her “Dum Blond” podcast, she spoke about their breakup and pending divorce, during which Bunnie Xo stated that she is encouraging her soon-to-be ex-husband to start dating again.

She told listeners that it was “great” for Jelly Roll to start putting himself out there once again, noting that his “DMs are open.” While the message conveyed that Bunnie is all for a fresh start with her estranged husband, LaPaglia was not having any of it.

“She doesn’t mean that,” LaPaglia said on her “Plan Bri Uncut” podcast Sunday, adding, “She’s still under the mind control of [Jelly Roll].” The media personality backed up her claims with explanations and observations.

She disclosed that Bunnie’s closest friends are reposting the most “asinine, crazy, insulting videos about Jelly Roll and how he’s the worst person and how people only like him because of Bunnie.” 

LaPaglia believes that Bunnie is still protecting Jelly with her words and actions. Her views seem to be based on personal experience, as she said, “I went through that at a point too.”

LaPaglia Threw Shade At The Country Music Star

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After dissecting Bunnie’s words, LaPaglia shifted focus to Jelly and his actions. She raised speculation that “his ego” and personality “clearly changed” after he went through his weight-loss journey, during which he lost nearly 300 lbs.

“He thought that he could do better. He can date someone younger. He’s going to go for a ‘trad wife.’ One hundred percent gona go for a ‘trad wife,’” the podcast said. LaPaglia also weighed in on the raging whispers that Jelly Roll’s newfound religious beliefs might be playing a role in his breakup from Bunnie.

She stated that the Grammy winner’s decision to walk out of the relationship may be largely based on Bunnie’s past career as a sex worker.

“Hey buddy, you were the one that got with an escort. She was an escort. She’s talked about it. You were a drug addict, and you were going to prison and in and out of jail. Now your morals don’t align with it because you’re f-cking skinny?” The media personality said. 

LaPaglia continued going hot at the musician, saying, “You dropped the weight on your belly, and now you dropped the weight of Bunnie, who, I think, was the only like redeeming and beautiful quality about Jelly Roll.”

Bunnie Xo Took Her Divorce Podcast Episode Off The Internet

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The “Dumb Blonde” star had shared details about her pending divorce and breakup from Jelly on an episode of her podcast titled “The Divorce.” During the episode, she debunked swirling rumors about alleged infidelity and their split, also giving fans insight into coming to terms with the end of her marriage.  

However, after the video gathered millions of views and earned her over $100,000, Bunnie made the ultimate decision to take it off her platform. Bunnie stated that she needed to speak her truth at the time, but after the video served its purpose, it had to go.

The podcaster later explained that taking the video down was to protect her in the future.  “I took it down because I realized I just don’t want one of the hardest moments of my life to become a permanent headline,” she shared. 

The Blast reported that she assured fans that all the details she shared on that podcast episode were true, and while she initially shared her story, she did not feel comfortable with the video remaining on air. She added that she “deserves the space to heal” and to open a new chapter in her life.

Has Bunnie Xo Put The Past Behind Her?

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Fans are no strangers to the love Jelly and Bunnie once shared, as the former lovebirds often showed and spoke about their feelings for each other. With the recent turn of events just months after their split, it appears the podcaster is ready to move on.

Bunnie was spotted sharing a steamy kiss with reality TV star Dylan Wolf at Jelly’s bar in Tennessee during the Fourth of July celebrations.

She told fans in a later episode on her podcast that she does not regret the kiss she shared with the guy who is over two decades younger than her, and she hopes to have dozens more under the fireworks.

As reported by The Blast, Bunnie also added that she currently is focused on having fun rather than commitment. “Catch me if you can. Your girl is just out here having fun, living my best life,” she said.

As to what her estranged husband thinks about the kiss, the “Dumb Blonde” podcast host assured her viewers that he is understanding and there is nothing to worry about.

Jelly Roll & Bunnie Xo’s Separation Is Not Fueled By Bad Blood

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Sources close to the former lovebirds have revealed that the pair have great respect for each other and would continue to care for one another. Seeing the end of a 10-year era together, during which they went through rough patches, cannot be easily thrown out the window as their legal union comes to an end.

Friends of Bunnie praised her for standing beside him as he battled with addiction, weight loss, and building his career to the Grammy-winning status it has today.

The Blast shared that Jelly has also been a pillar of support for his estranged wife. In the recent months leading up to the divorce, the former couple had been publicly praising each other.

Insiders who spoke to the media stressed that Jelly Roll will “always love her” but noted that loving someone does not mean they have to stay married. The music artist in his filing listed May 9 as the date of their separation and “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their breakup.

Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia seemingly isn’t a fan of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s friendly dynamic amid their ongoing divorce.

“She’s still under the mind control of him,” LaPaglia, 27, alleged during the Sunday, July 12, episode of her “Plan Bri Uncut” podcast. “This is why I know she doesn’t mean that because all of her closest friends are reposting … the most asinine videos about Jelly Roll and how he’s the worst person and how people only like him because of Bunnie.”

She claimed, “Bunnie is just doing the thing where she’s still protecting him, which I went through that at a point too, where you’re not fully stepped out of the situation yet [and] can’t even understand what’s happening to you and she just still wants to protect him and she still wants to encourage [him].”

LaPaglia was seemingly referring to her past relationship with singer Zach Bryan, which ended in October 2024 after more than one year together. At the time, the Barstool Sports personality claimed she was blindsided by Bryan, 30, when he announced their split via social media. She later insinuated that the “Something in the Orange” singer was allegedly controlling and tried to get her to sign a non-disclosure agreement. (Bryan, who never publicly addressed LaPaglia’s claims, is now married to Samantha Leonard.)

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Bunnie Xo is ready to shine a light on what went wrong in her nearly 10-year marriage to Jelly Roll. “My family was always so important to me, and when I said those vows with him, I really meant them,” Bunnie, 46, shared on the Thursday, June 18, episode of the “Dumb Blonde” podcast. “J […]

Nearly two years later, Jelly Roll, 41, quietly filed for divorce from Bunnie, 46, in May after a decade of marriage. Despite their separation, Jelly Roll and Bunnie have each asserted that they remain best friends.

“She’s going to step out of this a year from now and be like, ‘Holy f***ing s***, Jelly Belly f***ing lost weight,’ and the second he drops weight, take it for what it actually is,” LaPaglia speculated of Bunnie, referring to Jelly Roll’s 200-pound weight loss. “Of course, there’s probably other proponents that go into it, but his ego and how he is as a person clearly changed when he lost the weight and he thought that he can do better.”

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Jelly Roll has broken his silence on his divorce from Bunnie Xo after nearly 10 years of marriage. Speaking on stage, Jelly Roll, 41, publicly addressed his split from Bunnie, 46, at his Saratoga Springs, New York tour leg on Thursday, June 18. “I wasn’t going to talk about this tonight, but while we’re talking […]

According to LaPaglia, Bunnie appeared to be “the only redeeming and beautiful quality” of Jelly Roll himself.

“Of course, maybe some people like his music, I don’t know who those are, but the only redeeming thing about him was how much he loved his wife,” the Special Forces alum theorized. “[They were] in union they were and how they made it out together and they built this incredible life from the dark past that they had together. It’s, like, to finally amount to this point of your life where you’ve made it and then you lose all this weight and you start talking different, you start acting different and then you drop the woman that saved you and, kind of, made you. I don’t think there would be Jelly Roll at this level if it wasn’t for Bunnie.”

Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie has publicly addressed LaPaglia’s perception of their post-breakup dynamic.

Everything’s coming up roses, and just about every other flower imaginable.

Adam Brand of M&S Schmalberg sat down with ET to reveal why stars like Gigi Hadid, Beyoncé, Jenna Ortega, Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway, Olivia Rodrigo, Gwen Stefani, and Emily Ratajkowski have all turned to the company’s custom fabric flowers to complete their outfits.

The artisan, whose family has run the iconic New York City business for generations, has spent decades preserving a craft that’s been flourishing for over 100 years. 

From runway shows and red carpets to television appearances and everyday style, M&S Schmalberg’s blooms have become the finishing touch for some of fashion’s biggest names.

“I truly love M&S Schmalberg and feel incredibly grateful to everyone who came before me. Hardly a day goes by that I don’t mention our founders, Morris and Sam, by name, my great-great uncles, or my grandparents, my dad, my aunt and my mom,” Brand tells ET. 

“I feel less like the owner of a business and more like the caretaker of something really special.”

That passion is reflected in every flower. Each bloom is created in New York City using antique molds and tools dating back to the early 1900s.

“Every flower starts as fabric in pretty much any fabric you can think of,” Brand notes. 

“Silk is still the most common, but we’ve also worked with velvet, linen, denim, suede, cotton, polyester, leather, lace, and even sentimental fabrics like wedding dresses, military uniforms and baby clothes.”

From there, every petal is carefully brought to life.

“Depending on the project, we’ll starch it, hand dye it, die-cut the individual petals, shape them using heated vintage flower irons, and then assemble the flower completely by hand,” he says.

The meticulous process hasn’t gone unnoticed. Over the years, M&S Schmalberg has collaborated with fashion houses including Hermès, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Vera Wang, helping bring designers’ creative visions to life.

“One project that stands out was with Vera Wang. One of their designers combined different components from multiple flowers to create a new oversized rose. We sampled it, tweaked it, and it eventually became a style that we still make today. That flower has since been worn by Emily Ratajkowski, Gwen Stefani, and Vera herself.”

So, what keeps celebrities coming back?

“In a world where so much is mass-produced, people appreciate something that was handmade by actual people in New York,” Brand explains. 

“They’re craving things that feel real. Every flower has a little personality, and people appreciate that.”

Fortunately, you don’t have to be famous to accessorize like an A-lister. 

“We love making one special flower just as much as a thousand,” Brand spills. 

“We’ve transformed heirloom garments, wedding dresses, military uniforms and clothing from loved ones into flowers that families will keep forever. Those projects mean a lot because every flower tells a story.”

And while trends may come and go, Brand believes flowers never go out of style.  

“Whether it’s oversized flowers, tiny flowers, men’s lapel flowers, bridal accessories, handbags, or hats, flowers always seem to find their way back into fashion. They’re incredibly versatile, and because they can be made in so many fabrics, colors, shapes and sizes, they can completely change the feel of an outfit. A matching flower can add texture and dimension, while a contrasting flower can become the statement piece that ties it all together. The same flower can be worn on a jacket today, a hat tomorrow, and displayed in the home years later.”

For anyone hoping to see the magic themselves, Brand’s doors are always open.

“One of my favorite parts of the job now is welcoming visitors into the factory. We offer tours and flower-making experiences, and it’s always fun watching people discover that this little piece of old New York is still here.”

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Since its premiere five weeks ago, Harlan Coben‘s new Netflix crime thriller has been on fire. The series, titled I Will Find You, has become one of the year’s most-watched shows globally, claiming the first position on the streamer’s top ten chart. I Will Find You has held on for four weeks at number one, but its reign seems to be over after Netflix’s new series arrived last week and dethroned it from that coveted spot.

The Western drama secured its first win with the critics. It debuted with an 88% score on the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, which has now dropped to 80%, but the show remains a critical success. As an adaptation of a book series first adapted in the 1970s, the series was praised for refreshing itself without falling into the pitfalls of its predecessor. Critics called it “a new era of conscious creation and adaptation, striking the right balance between nostalgia and inspiration to craft a new and enlivened path for itself.” However, the show was the target of review bombing in its early days, resulting in a 59% audience score. It has now rebounded and is currently rated 69% by viewers, but those scathing “anti-woke” reviews have dealt it a minor blow.

On streaming, however, viewers are falling in love with the Ingalls, the main characters in the 2026 adaptation of Little House on the Prairie. In its first several days on Netflix, the eight-episode series attracted 6.4 million views. It is poised for an even bigger second week as Netflix tallies all the views from this week through next week on Tuesday. This streaming success is already evident on live rankings, where FlixPatrol has Little House on the Prairie as the number one show on Netflix globally at the time of writing. Still, I Will Find You has some runway left despite being displaced to the second position.

What Is ‘Little House on the Prairie’ About?

Set in late 19th-century America, Little House on the Prairie follows the Ingalls family as they leave their home in Wisconsin’s woods and head west. Lured by the promises of vast fertile lands, they pack everything up and leave, unaware of the harsh realities that await them. From the harsh climate to a fragile social dynamic and disease, the Ingalls have to brave a lot. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine, the series is a more modern adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder‘s books that acknowledges the underexplored realities of how America was formed and features a diverse cast. Despite the minor storm it has kicked up, the show’s positive attitude seems to have connected with many viewers.

Stream Little House on the Prairie on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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The idea of a Family Guy movie has been floating around for years, and according to creator Seth MacFarlane, the project remains very much on his mind, even if fans may have to wait for the perfect moment before it becomes a reality.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, MacFarlane was asked about the long-rumored feature film adaptation of the hit animated series. While he stopped short of announcing any concrete plans, he revealed that he has had the concept mapped out for quite some time.

“The Family Guy feature film is something that’s still always in the back of my head. I’ve always had a pretty clear idea of what it’s going to be. It’s that arrow in the quiver that I keep for when everything else goes to shit.”

When asked whether a movie could happen while Family Guy is still actively airing on television, MacFarlane made it clear that the show’s continued success wouldn’t prevent a film from happening.

“Oh, yeah. I always kind of assume that if I have a really dismal professional failure, like I produce a movie or a show that just fails so badly, the only thing that can cleanse the palette of the audience is the Family Guy movie. That’s when I’ll do it.”

While MacFarlane’s comments were delivered with his trademark humor, they also offer another reminder that a Family Guy movie isn’t off the table. In fact, the creator’s remarks suggest he has maintained a specific vision for the project for years and is simply waiting for the right opportunity to bring it to life.

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The prospect of a theatrical Family Guy film has been discussed for nearly two decades. Fans have long wondered what a feature-length adventure starring Peter Griffin, Stewie, Brian, and the rest of Quahog would look like on the big screen. Although the franchise released Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story in 2005, it was ultimately a direct-to-video project rather than a true theatrical movie.

With Family Guy continuing to attract audiences and remaining one of television’s most recognizable animated comedies, there is certainly no shortage of interest in seeing the franchise make the jump to theaters. Whether MacFarlane’s “arrow in the quiver” is unleashed sooner or later remains to be seen, but fans can take comfort in knowing that the idea is still alive.

For now, the long-awaited Family Guy movie remains one of the most intriguing projects that has yet to leave development limbo.

A parasitic outbreak in the country has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to warn consumers about symptoms that include “explosive” diarrhea.

According to the CDC, a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis has infected people in multiple states.

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Experts Warn Consumers That Cyclosporiasis May Cause “Explosive” Diarrhea

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. Per Google, Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite. It spreads by people consuming food or water contaminated with feces.

The CDC warns consumers that the disease may cause diarrhea and “explosive bowel movements.” Other symptoms may include stomach cramps, vomiting, loss of appetite, weight loss, bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, body aches, headaches, fever, and other flu-like symptoms.

Experts also said that raw fruits and vegetables are particularly susceptible to the parasitic outbreak, per Reuters. Lettuce and raspberries are also reportedly linked to the outbreak, but a specific source hasn’t been identified.

Bagged and pre-cut lettuce is reportedly a potential contaminant in some areas. This, along with hard-to-scrub fruit like fresh berries. Fresh herbs like cilantro and basil are reportedly also among potential contaminants.

The FDA is currently investigating the source of the outbreak. Nonetheless, confirmed cases reportedly span 34 states, with a cluster of 400 cases reportedly in Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia.

According to CDC food disease expert Gwen Biggerstaff, “This is an active and evolving ​investigation.”

According to News4Jax, the number of cases in Florida nearly doubled in just one week. No deaths have been reported.

Reactions To The Parasitic Outbreak Were Undefeated

Roomies weighed in via TSR‘s Instagram page, and the comments section went into overtime as folks joked about the parasitic outbreak.

Experts Warn Consumers To Wash and Cook Their Food

The experts say folks should thoroughly wash their hands and any fresh produce under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.

Cooking food reportedly kills the parasite, so people should cook it thoroughly. Peeling also lowers the infection risk.

In addition, firm produce should be washed with a produce brush, soap, and water. Bruised and damaged produce should be avoided, and those with weakened immune systems should also avoid raw produce altogether.

Antibiotics reportedly treat the disease, but people who don’t receive treatment may become dehydrated, according to CNN.

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Ridley Scott and Jean-Claude Van Damme are two of the biggest names in movie history. The former is a director who is still going strong at the age of 86, with the recently released Gladiator II and classics such as Alien, Blade Runner, Thelma & Louise, and Black Hawk Down. The latter is a 90s action movie icon. He may not have quite the success of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, but with hits such as Universal Soldier and Timecop, he became a staple of cable TV.

Ridley Scott and Jean-Claude Van Damme are both film stars, but it doesn’t feel like they’d mash well together. However, if you’re one of the few who saw the short-lived Prime Series Jean-Claude Van Johnson, you’d know they were meant for each other.

How Did Ridley Scott and Jean-Claude Van Damme End up Working Together?

In 2016, Ridley Scott, like now, was still as influential as ever, having just made the successful The Martian with Matt Damon. Sadly, Jean-Claude Van Damme’s time as an action star had passed as he aged and the genre changed. That didn’t mean he disappeared. He was in The Expendables 2, did voice work for the Kung Fu Panda films, and stunned critics with 2008’s JCVD, a black comedy satire where he played a version of himself. It was an exciting look at what Van Damme was capable of as an actor, and it wouldn’t be the last time he played himself.

Jean-Claude Van Johnson was created by David Callaham, a co-writer for big 2000s-era movies like The Expendables, Wonder Woman: 1984, and Spider-Man: Across the Universe. In 2015, he pitched an idea to Jean-Claude Van Damme about a TV show where the actor would play a version of himself as a spy. It was part-action series, part-comedy, and all Van Damme. With the action star’s career in decline, he said yes. Better yet, Ridley Scott got involved as well as an executive producer. Van Damme told CBR:

“I was, for 10 years, where? In the gutter — no budget, all that shit, and respect to those because sometimes they come out as a miracle, but today no. Suddenly [executive producer] Ridley Scott and these two guys here equal quality script, good crew, 15 day shoots, lots of money, and now everything’s perfect.”

‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ Was a Hilarious and Exciting Series

The synopsis for Jean-Claude Van Johnson is that all this time, Jean-Claude Van Damme has not just been an actor but a secret agent. That movie career of his we know was nothing but a cover for his secret missions. Now, having been out of action for years, he decides to make a comeback, not just in the movies but as a spy. That’s a pretty unique idea and a hilarious one, as the series was not only filled with action but lots of laughs that winked at Van Damme’s career. Jean-Claude Van Johnson also starred Kat Foster as Van Damme’s former colleague, and Phylicia Rashad, best known as Clair Huxtable on The Cosby Show, as a woman who is both his talent agent and the handler for his spy missions.

In an interview with Collider, Van Damme said he was drawn to Dave Callaham’s idea because, “What they did was great, creating so many different characters for me to play and even adding time travel, so that I can confuse the audience even more. And there’s a great cast and great music.”

Jean-Claude Van Johnson was for sure funny as it poked at Van Damme’s movie roles, but it was smart enough to hold back and not be a Naked Gun-level type spoof. Critics enjoyed it, earning a 70% on Rotten Tomatoes, but viewers loved it even more, with Jean-Claude Van Johnson having a 96% average Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes, and a very impressive 7.5 on IMDb from more than 10,000 ratings.

‘Jean-Claude Van Johnson’ Only Lasted One Season

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Jean-Claude Van Johnson was a unique and fresh satire unlike anything else we were watching in 2016, but it only aired for one six-episode season. The reason for its cancellation had nothing to do with the cast, creators, or the quality of the show, but a set of unfortunate circumstances that were out of their control. Just one month after its premiere on Prime Video, Variety reported that the series, along with two other Prime Video shows, I Love Dick and One Mississippi, were being shut down.

Jean-Claude Van Johnson was greenlit by then Amazon Studios President Roy Price, who wanted to create more original programming, but he ended up getting fired after a sexual harassment investigation. With Price out, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos shifted the strategy for his company, as he decided to move away from smaller series to ones that were bigger and broader and could be hits across the world, not just in the U.S. It’s a shame that Bezos thought Jean-Claude Van Johnson was too small for success because it’s one of the best-written shows of the last decade. Thankfully, you can still check it out on Prime Video to see what you may have missed out on the first time around.

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Newly released audio shows Nolan Xavier Wells‘ friends calling for help after their boat reportedly malfunctioned while on Horn Island. Additionally, GPS data on the boat’s movements on July 4 has been shared.

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Newly Released Audio Shows Nolan Wells’ Friends Calling For Help After Boat Reportedly Malfunctioned

In a report published by NBC News on Wednesday, July 15, the outlet shared audio of Nolan Wells’ friends calling for help. This, reportedly, because “their boat was taking on water” while stationed at Horn Island on July 4. Per the outlet, the malfunction was experienced around 4 p.m. In the audio, a dispatcher asked the caller whether everyone on the vessel was “in good health.”

“Yeah, yeah, everybody is on board,” the caller reportedly explained, noting the headcount as 7 people.

Per the New York Post, the vessel’s operator then told the dispatcher, “Hey, we’re at the west tip of Horn. And our bilge pump stopped working. We’re going. We’re sinking. Can you all please come? I want to get this boat unsank and towed back.”

🚨Reports indicate that audio obtained via records requests has captured members of the group Nolan was with requesting towing assistance when their boat began taking on water.

NBC News has obtained audio as a part of a records request that details some of Nolan Wells’ friends… pic.twitter.com/zmTbrZi9kd

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Social Media Reacts To The Audio Of Nolan Xavier Wells’ Friends

Social media users reacted to the newly released audio of Nolan Wells’ friends reporting the boat malfunction in NBC News’s comment section.

Boat’s GPS Data Is Shared Alongside Newly Released Audio Of Friends

According to the New York Post, the boat was “towed for around three miles before picking up normal speed less than an hour later.” Per WLOX, GPS data from the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has been obtained, recapping the boat’s movements.

It reportedly left a private dock on July 4 at 9:56 a.m. Then, it arrived on Horn Island at 11:14 a.m. The boat then left the island at 4:31 p.m. It traveled into Fort Bayou at 5:52 p.m., and it ultimately returned to the dock at 6:06 p.m.

Furthermore, the outlet notes that at around 7:19 p.m., it was taken to the Fort Bayou boat launch, removed from the water, and transported to the owner’s home. Per the outlet, the boat’s owner, his mother, and another unidentified person have been cooperating with authorities.

At this time, it remains unclear whether the owner and their mother are Warren Hudson and Chancery Judge Ashlee Cole. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, Cole took to Facebook to allege that her son last saw Nolan Wells around 3 p.m. on July 4.

“Warren was interviewed by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and cooperated fully. He saw Nolan last at around 3 pm on July 4th. They left around 4:30 pm when the boat was taking on water and they had an issue with the bilge pump. Nolan made a decision to stay on the island and return inland later with another group of friends,” she wrote online at the time.

Subsequently, her statement sparked pushback as social media users and even Wells’ parents refuted the claim that he would willingly stay on the island.

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