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With a schedule packed with travel, production shoots and media appearances, Olivia “Livvy” Dunne, former NCAA Champion gymnast (and notorious sweet tooth), is constantly on the go. That leaves her often relying on snacks that are convenient and satisfying to help get her through the day. Lately, she’s been seen enjoying JUNKLESS Protein Bars — delicious new bars that taste like candy with 15g of protein, high fiber and clean ingredients. They’re always in her bag, ready to go wherever she goes.
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A lot of horror movies get called masterpieces because people remember the idea of them more vividly than the actual experience of watching them. That is not what this list is. These are the ones where the premise, the execution, the performances, the escalation, the images, the endings, and the aftertaste all line up so cleanly that arguing against them starts to feel like arguing against gravity. They do not just have great scenes. They hold their nerve for the full runtime. They know exactly when to explain, when to withhold, when to go quiet, and when to make the audience feel trapped.
And the thing that makes them 10/10 without any notes is not just that they are scary. It is that each one understands the specific kind of fear it wants to create and then follows that fear all the way to the wall. Some of them work like breakdowns. Some work like infections. Some work like nightmares that seem almost rational until one detail turns everything rotten. But all ten feel complete. Nothing essential is missing. Nothing major needs fixing. These are horror movies you can revisit years later and still end up thinking, yes, that is exactly how it should be.
‘Halloween’ (1978)
Halloween became a horror, and its titular event’s phenomenon, and still is even half a century later. It mercilessly strips horror down to presence, space, and anticipation. The film does not need elaborate mythology, psychological over-explanation, or nonstop carnage to get under your skin. It understands that fear becomes much more powerful when it feels patient. Michael Myers (Nick Castle) is terrifying. The movie withholds so much of him. And that’s exactly why he is terrifying. He is an absence moving through suburban normalcy, a shape standing at the edge of frames, behind hedges, near laundry lines, outside schoolyards, always close enough to make safety feel like a misunderstanding. That is what makes the film so unnerving.
Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), on the other hand, feels young, alert, responsible, and increasingly trapped by a danger she can sense long before she can fully understand it. Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence) helps give the movie its dread because he talks about Michael less like a damaged man and more like something that learned how to wear a man’s outline. Every time Michael appears in the background, every time Laurie realizes nobody is listening, every time the night gets quieter instead of louder, Halloween becomes more suffocating.
‘Hereditary’ (2018)
A lot of horror films promise a family nightmare and then eventually abandon the family part for lore. Hereditary never makes that mistake. The occult machinery matters, but the movie’s real power comes from how thoroughly it understands domestic damage. Before it becomes a full supernatural nightmare, it is already one of the harshest depictions of inherited pain in modern horror. Annie (Toni Collette)’s grief is ugly, defensive, and unstable. Peter (Alex Wolff) looks like a teenager who has spent years learning that any room can suddenly become dangerous. Charlie (Milly Shapiro) feels uncanny before anything overtly demonic is confirmed, which makes every family interaction feel slightly off-center.
Then the movie gives you the car scene. And that is where Hereditary earns its reputation permanently. Not just because of what happens, but because of what follows. Peter driving home in shock. Lying in bed. Waiting. Annie discovering the body offscreen through her screams. That sequence is directed with such ruthless confidence that the film never has to beg for your attention again. After that, every argument at the dinner table, every attempt to assign blame, every sleep-deprived look on Peter’s face has weight. Hereditary is about bloodline as destiny, yes, but even more than that, it is about the feeling that your life was structured long before you understood the rules.
‘Possession’ (1981)
There are horror movies about divorce, and then there is Possession, which makes divorce look like the first tear in the fabric of reality. The genius of the film is that it does not ask you to separate emotional collapse from physical horror. It treats them as the same event. Mark (Sam Neill) and Anna (Isabelle Adjani) are a couple breaking apart but while they’re at it, they are tearing open the world around them with suspicion, betrayal, rage, and desire.
Adjani’s performance is one of the most unhinged and physically committed performances in horror history, and the movie knows it. It builds itself around the fact that Anna does not seem like a woman hiding an affair so much as a person disintegrating under pressures that no normal language can hold. The subway tunnel scene alone would be enough to justify the film’s legend. It is not scary in a conventional sense. It is something worse. It feels like the body revolting against reason.
‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’ (1974)
What still feels unbelievable about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is how immediate it is. There is no cushion. No elegant buildup. No reassuring genre distance. Tobe Hooper makes the whole thing feel sunstruck, filthy, dehydrated, and cruel. The movie does not feel like it is presenting horror for your enjoyment. It feels like it found horror already happening and shoved you into it.
The movie’s plot is brutally simple, which is part of why it works so perfectly. A group of young people drifts into hostile territory, and one by one they disappear into a house that seems to exist outside ordinary human order. The first kill with Leatherface (Gunnar Hansen) is still one of the great shock cuts in the genre because of how fast and practical it is. What follows is a descent into industrialized madness. Bone furniture. The grandfather at dinner. The family’s grotesque parody of domestic ritual. Sally (Marilyn Burns) playing it all like a human being whose mind and body are being stripped for parts in real time. That is why her hysterical laughter in the back of the pickup truck feels so right. Escape does not restore order. It just leaves her alive enough to understand what she saw. That ending, with Leatherface spinning the chainsaw in the sunrise, is iconic.
‘The Thing’ (1982)
There may not be a better horror premise than the one The Thing gives itself: a shape-shifting organism that can perfectly imitate any member of an isolated group. John Carpenter understands immediately that the monster is not just the creature effects, incredible as they are. The real monster is the collapse of trust. Every conversation becomes unstable. Every glance starts to look incriminating. Every test, every accusation, every delay matters because one mistake could mean absorption, imitation, extinction.
What makes the movie 10/10 is how mercilessly it escalates while staying totally lucid. You always understand the geography, the stakes, and the emotional logic of the men at the station. MacReady (Kurt Russell) is such a great central figure because Russell never plays him as a superhero. He is competent, skeptical, and increasingly cornered. When he starts forcing blood tests with a flamethrower in hand, the movie has already earned that level of paranoia. And then there are the effects. The chest opening into a mouth. The spider-head. Norris (Charles Hallahan) convulsing into a thing that has no respect for anatomy as we understand it. It’s an amazing r-rated horror film.
‘The Exorcist’ (1973)
The brilliance of The Exorcist is that it takes its time making evil feel intolerably intimate. Before the head-spinning and levitation, the film is about a mother watching her daughter become unreachable. Regan (Linda Blair)’s transformation is horrifying because William Friedkin grounds it in procedure first. Doctors, tests, specialists, scans. The movie makes you sit through medical attempts to explain what is happening, and that choice matters because it strips away easy comfort. Rational systems are not ignored but exhausted first and that makes it authentic.
By the time Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) arrives and the exorcism begins in full, the film has already built such a dense atmosphere of dread that the set pieces do not feel like gimmicks. They feel like the final proof of something ancient and hateful entering a room and refusing to leave. Regan’s obscenities, the voice, the bed shaking, Karras trying to reach the girl inside the possession rather than simply shouting doctrine at it — all of it still hits because the movie never loses sight of the child at the center. The horror is cosmic, but the pain is personal.
‘Suspiria’ (1977)
Suspiria is one of the clearest examples of a horror film becoming perfect by refusing realism entirely. The colors are too rich, the sets too deliberate, the sound too invasive, the deaths too designed. And because every element is pushed so hard, the film achieves a kind of total nightmare logic that very few horror movies can sustain. It’s so artificial that it becomes so good.
The opening is enough to announce the film’s control. Suzy Bannion (Jessica Harper) arrives in a storm, sees a terrified student fleeing, and within minutes Argento gives us one of the most visually extravagant murder sequences in horror history. The hanging body crashing through stained glass is the movie teaching you the rules of its world. Beauty and violence are not opposites here. They are partners. What makes Suspiria a 10/10 is that it never accidentally slips into ordinary mode. From the maggot infestation to the blind pianist’s death to the final revelation of Helena Markos, the movie maintains an atmosphere that feels enchanted and diseased at once.
‘Alien’ (1979)
There is not a single wasted idea in Alien. It starts by doing something genius and deceptively simple: it makes space travel feel like labor. The crew of the Nostromo are tired workers arguing about bonuses, chain of command, and procedure. That ordinary, slightly annoyed human texture is what makes everything that follows hit so hard. When Kane (John Hurt) encounters the egg, when the facehugger attaches, when the chestburster explodes out at dinner, the violation lands inside a world that had already convinced you of its physical reality.
Ridley Scott, through Alien, showed that he understands that horror is often strongest when the environment itself feels indifferent. The Nostromo is a maze of chains, steam, shadows, and industrial corridors. Once the xenomorph is loose, the ship stops feeling like shelter and starts feeling like a gigantic delivery system for fear. The crew is always a step behind, and the film never cheats that dynamic. Dallas (Tom Skerritt) in the vents remains one of the best suspense sequences ever shot because you can feel the trap closing in before he does. And then there is Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), who does not play her as an instant action icon. She becomes great through attention, caution, and the refusal to panic as quickly as everyone else. Her insistence on quarantine protocol early on is one of those details that gets better every time you revisit the film.
‘The Shining’ (1980)
What makes The Shining almost impossible to shake is that it never lets you settle on one neat explanation for what Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) becomes. Is the Overlook awakening what is already inside him, or simply giving it a grander stage? Jack arrives at the hotel with resentment, vanity, failure, and buried violence already in him. The horror is that the Overlook does not create those things. It curates them. Every part of the film contributes to that feeling of elegant corruption.
Danny (Danny Lloyd) riding the tricycle through the halls. Wendy (Shelley Duvall) hearing too much and understanding too late. Hallorann (Scatman Crothers) sensing the danger from far away. The woman in Room 237 turning from seduction into rot. The ballroom populated by the dead as if they were merely waiting for Jack to accept his place among them. These are not isolated scary scenes. They are parts of one sustained assault on psychic stability. The Shining is not just about madness. It is about a place that knows how to make madness look ceremonial.
‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)
Yes, it is a thriller. Yes, it is a procedural. It is also horror, and one of the most perfect horror films ever made, because it understands that terror can come from intelligence, from violation, from humiliation, from being watched, from being psychologically read faster than you can protect yourself. That is what makes The Silence of the Lambs untouchable. And Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) is the reason the movie rises above almost everything else. Foster plays her as capable, observant, and ambitious, but also very aware of how every room reads her.
The film never stops showing the pressure she is under as a young woman moving through male institutions, male violence, and male scrutiny. That texture matters because it makes her scenes with Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) even more electric. Hopkins is legendary here not because he is loud, but because he is so composed. Lecter’s stillness is what makes him monstrous. Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine), meanwhile, gives the film its physical horror: the basement, the pit, the moths, the skinning, the dog, the night-vision climax where Clarice is inches away from death and does not know where to aim until instinct finally saves her. The movie balances those two horrors perfectly — the refined monster behind glass and the predator in the dark.
The Silence of the Lambs
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February 14, 1991
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119 minutes
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Jonathan Demme
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Ted Tally, Thomas Harris
Thanks to the high-profile build-up to the 98th Academy Awards, movie fans have had a chokehold over media discourse for the past couple of months. Last night, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, the biggest night on the cinema calendar finally took place, and the dust is still settling on an eventful ceremony. If you’re more of a television fan and have been waiting for all this Oscars fuss to die down, now is your time to shine. But how should you take advantage of your favorite medium getting the chance to be in the spotlight once again? With that in mind, here’s a list of three other shows you should give a try on Netflix this week.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
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‘A Friend, A Murderer’ (2026)
IMDb: 6.5/10
True-crime fans are in for a treat this week, courtesy of Denmark. A brand-new three-part true-crime docuseries, sure to have your jaw on the floor, A Friend, A Murderer follows one town, Korsør, haunted by a serial killer for almost a decade. Horrific assault, kidnapping, and murder keep the community fearing for their lives, and how will a trio react when the identity of the perpetrator is revealed to be one of their close friends?
A shocking story recounted by the three friends themselves, true-crime documentaries rarely come as gripping as this. Not only interested in discussing the crimes themselves, but the three episodes also look at how these crimes ripped apart a once-close-knit friendship group from the inside out. Fascinating and engrossing, this is perfect for true-crime fans.
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‘Beastars’ (2019–Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 7.6/10
There is no better time than now to begin your binge-watch of this arguably underrated anime. Based on Paru Itagaki‘s manga of the same name, Beastars is set in a world where creatures and beasts co-exist, as a classmate’s murder and the awakening predatory urges of a wolf threaten to upend his friendship with a rabbit.
Earlier this month, the long-awaited second half of Beastars Season 3 finally debuted after over a year’s wait since Part 1. Back with a bang, the excitement around the series continues to grow as more discover a real anime gem. With that in mind, and with 48 gripping episodes available, make sure you don’t miss out on this supernatural coming-of-age tale this week.
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‘Younger’ (2015–2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.8/10
If true-crime or anime aren’t to your taste, and you’d prefer a more traditional series to try this week, look no further than Younger. From the mind of Sex and the City creator Darren Star, Younger follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a 40-year-old who is struggling to get ahold of her spiraling life following a messy divorce and her daughter leaving for college. However, all that changes when she is mistaken for a 26-year-old on a night out, giving her a chance to start afresh.
Hilarious, poignant, and packed with guest stars, Younger ticks all the comedy series boxes. Starring Foster at her absolute best, the series also boasts the talent of the likes of Hilary Duff, The Kill Room star Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella, Pluribus‘ Miriam Shor, Peter Hermann, and Chicago Med‘s Molly Bernard. An acclaimed gem that deserves more love, Younger should be at the top of your watchlist.
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2015 – 2021-00-00
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TV Land, Paramount+
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Darren Star
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Peter Lauer, Steven K. Tsuchida, Todd Biermann, Andrew Fleming, Jennifer Arnold, Tamra Davis, Tricia Brock, Brennan Shroff, Darren Star, Miriam Shor
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Joe Murphy, Rick Singer, Lyle Friedman, Sarah Choi, Jessie Cantrell, Terri Minsky, Eliot Glazer
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We’re of the mindset that a sale is never a step down — especially if it’s at Nordstrom. The go-to luxury retailer always delivers the best deals on the best brands during its legendary spring sales. During these must-shop events, you’ll find fan-favorites like Tory Burch, Vince Camuto, Spanx, Levi’s and more offering unheard-of discounts.
As more spring sale styles start rolling in, we’re diving into the latest Nordstrom markdowns to uncover our favorite looks — from slimming floral dresses and Tory Burch pumps to cozy elevated basics, celeb-loved brands and other stylish spring essentials. We’ve curated our 14 favorite sale finds below, marked down up to an astounding 81% off. Take it from the pros: don’t wait long to stock up, because with deals this good, your size will be gone in a flash.
Nordstrom’s New Markdowns Are Up to 81% Off
1. Take up to 60% off Tory Burch
Our Pick: We’re of the opinion that one can never have too many black wedge pumps — especially if they’re from Tory Burch. We’re earmarking this 2-inch pair for those spring statement‑making occasions, thanks to the bold gold emblem at the toe that practically radiates luxury.
Check out all Tory Burch deals included in the sale here!
2. Take up to 60% off Julia Jordan
Our Pick: Spring has arrived, and this gorgeous Julia Jordan floral dress is ready for the occasion. Made from 100% cotton with a silhouette that does all the flattering for you, it’s a piece you’ll reach for when the calendar fills up — spring weddings, patio cocktails, all of it.
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3. Take up to 73% off Sam Edelman
Our Pick: Denim dresses are trending, and this embroidered floral style from Sam Edelman is giving Us all the feels. The airy, button-up piece is chic and cozy, with a belted waist that brings the whole slimming look together.
Check out all Sam Edelman deals included in the sale here!
We never sleep on a good sale, and there’s an amazing one hiding in plain sight — packed with affordable designer finds we’re adding to cart immediately. Nordstrom is hosting a can’t-miss end-of-winter sale packed with thousands of designer markdowns from brands like Tory Burch, Vince Camuto, Veronica Beard, Farm Rio and more. But don’t […]
4. Take up to 40% off Nordstrom
Our Pick: With breezy spring days still ahead, it only makes sense to add this cashmere‑and‑wool cardigan to our carts. The eye‑catching pointelle stitches along the front give the chic piece a tailored, almost atelier‑level finish.
Check out all Nordstrom deals included in the sale here!
5. Take up to 35% off Levi’s
Our Pick: Spring showers are here, and we’re staying chic — not soggy — in this roomy Levi’s rain jacket. The hooded, long style brings all the coverage you need while still looking polished enough to wear anywhere and everywhere.
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6. Take up to 45% off Spanx
Our Pick: Give your backside a lift with these Spanx Booty Boost leggings. The supportive-but-comfy compression fabric works overtime, smoothing out your tummy and hips so every angle looks like your absolute best one.
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7. Take up to 81% off CeCe
Our Pick: If we’re ever due for a closet revamp, a CeCe fit‑and‑flare dress is always at the top of our list. This corset‑bodice mini style is flirty, polished and ready to do all the heavy lifting for your spring wardrobe.
Check out all CeCe deals included in the sale here!
8. Take up to 35% off DÔEN
Our Pick: It’s rare to ever find the Meghan Markle-loved brand DÔEN on sale. The pricey bohemian label is always in high demand, which is exactly why we’re snagging this gorgeous smocked midi dress while it’s still shockingly in stock.
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9. Take up to 65% off Dolce Vita
Our Pick: Give your well‑worn ballet flats a break and opt for these edgy Dolce Vita Mary Jane flats. The flexible, fashion‑forward shoe comes in an array of playful and practical colors, including black, mulberry, blush and more.
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10. Take up to 50% off Fifteen Twenty
Our Pick: Fifteen Twenty is a brand that practically radiates quiet luxury. The capsule collection-rooted label’s gorgeous pintuck cropped pants have a sleek, sculpted shape that’s an absolute standout in any minimalist wardrobe.
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11. Take up to 50% off Donna Karan New York
Our Pick: If Sarah Jessica Parker can’t resist Donna Karan’s designs, how are we supposed to choose just one favorite? This little black dress is a quintessential Donna Karan staple — sleek, sensual and made to flatter.
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12. Take up to 35% off Free People
Our Pick: We’re giving our sleepwear a bohemian revamp with these breathable, beautiful Free People pajamas. The camisole set pairs romantic florals with a flirty shape and a cozy feel that makes winding down something to look forward to every night.
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13. Take up to 51% off Ugg
Our Pick: Morning coffee just got a whole lot cozier with these Ugg shearling‑lined slippers. The laid‑back luxury brand has reimagined its classic slippers with a modern twist—a gender‑inclusive loafer that works just as well around the house as it does out pounding the pavement.
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14. Take up to 35% off rag & bone
Our Pick: We only splurge for a basic tee when it’s impeccably cut, cloud‑soft and built to last. This rag & bone pima cotton tee checks all those boxes, and makes you wonder why you ever settled for anything less.
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There’s never been a better reason to starting spring cleaning your closet! Nordstrom is having a huge end-of-winter sale that includes thousands of new markdowns, and you don’t want to miss out. You’ll find a little bit of everything here, including winter favorites to wear through transitional weather and new pieces to make up your […]
Kathy Ireland and her husband, Greg Olsen, are suing their former business managers.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly in March 2026, Ireland and Olsen accuse multiple defendants of negligence, theft, intentional representation, constructive fraud and other allegations.
“This case is about trust betrayed on a staggering and unconscionable scale,” the lawsuit claims. “For over 35 years, defendants Jason Winters and Erik Sterling held themselves out to Kathy and Greg, not only as their managers, but as their family. … But in fact, they concealed and misrepresented information from Kathy and Greg to hide their predatory misdeeds.”
According to the lawsuit, Ireland claims the defendants are liable for damages “in the tens of millions of dollars, if not exceeding $100 million.” (According to Forbes, Kathy Ireland Worldwide generated retail sales of $3.1 billion in 2021 alone.)
“My clients granted sweeping authority to people who concealed the truth while exercising total financial control and enriching themselves. Their conduct will be exposed, and it will have consequences,” Ireland’s attorney, Jill Basinger of Stris & Maher LLP, said in a statement to Us. “The scale and sophistication of this fraud demand an equally sophisticated response. We are pursuing this matter aggressively. The defendants are not facing a garden-variety dispute — they are facing comprehensive scrutiny that will expose what has been hidden for years. This is a serious reckoning.”
Keep reading to read more of Ireland and Olsen’s shocking claims in the lawsuit:
Who Is Kathy Ireland?
In the lawsuit, Kathy Ireland is described as a “celebrated model, actress, business person and entrepreneur” who resides in Santa Barbara, California.
Over the years, Ireland found success with home decor, furniture, jewelry and fashion. Her items can be found at various stores, including HSN, Home Depot and Walmart.
What Is Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen Accusing the Defendants of Doing?
Kathy Ireland and Gregory Olsen Courtesy of Kathy Ireland/Instagram
According to court documents obtained by Us, Kathy Ireland and Greg Olsen “do not know the whole story” of what they could have lost because of the defendants’ alleged actions.
“Kathy and Greg now know there are no substantial retirement accounts,” the lawsuit claims. “There are no prudently managed investments securing their future, as promised. There is no wealth securing their retirement and their children’s futures, as they were led to believe. Instead, in the wake of Defendants misconduct, there was staggering debt, misused credit, secret loans and missing funds.”
Ireland and her husband claim they’ve been forced to sell their home and have been left without substantial savings, court documents state.
“Defendants treated Plaintiffs as their work horses and piggy banks, all the while scheming to fund their own lifestyle, while hanging the Ireland-Olsen family out to dry,” the lawsuit alleges.
How Close Were Kathy Ireland and Her Business Managers?
One year after marrying Greg Olsen, Kathy Ireland started working with Jason Winters and Erik Sterling as her managers.
“Over the years, Winters continually preached to Kathy and Greg about the great personal ‘wealth’ he and Sterling were creating for them, and the very successful financial ‘investments’ he and Sterling were managing for them,” the lawsuit alleges. “Kathy always believed Winters and Sterling because she trusted them. Greg also believed they were working in Kathy’s and his best interests.”
Court docs also allege Winters and Sterling (who are married) claimed they “loved” Ireland and Olsen.
“Based on the promises made by Winters and Sterling, Kathy and Greg believed they had millions of dollars invested by Winters and Sterling and that they had extremely significant net worth,” the suit alleges. “When Plaintiffs asked about their financial condition, Winters and Sterling scoffed at them, telling them they were so extremely wealthy and successful that they would never have anything to worry about.”
From the runway to the playroom, many well-known supermodels have learned to balance their careers with raising little ones at home. Gigi Hadid became a mom in September 2020 when she and then-partner Zayn Malik welcomed their daughter, Khai. (Hadid and Malik dated on and off beginning in 2015 before they split for good in […]
What Have the Defendants Said About the Case
Before Jason Winters was involved with a lawsuit, he alluded to a falling out with a business in a cryptic Instagram post. (Kathy Ireland was not named in the social media post.)
“Why does a real ‘relationship’ fail in business? Because it wasn’t real,” Winters wrote in October 2025. “We should have seen the signs. We did not. We were deceived. It’s easy to be deceived by people you trust. Especially, when decades of faith, success and love appear wrapped in a faux-relationship older than my grandchildren. …. Whatever you hear about any situation? Hold your reaction until you learn the truth.”
In response to Ireland’s suit, Winters told Us Weekly, “When enmeshed in 100M litigation, no one can claim value was not created.”
What Have Kathy Ireland’s Coworkers Said About the Suit?
After Kathy Ireland’s lawsuit made news, kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW) chair and chief executive Officer Brittany Duncan shared a statement via Linkedin, slamming the suit.
“Kathy Ireland may be spiritually broken, but she is not financially ‘broke,’” Duncan wrote on March 12, 2026. “I have known this woman my entire life. This situation is deeply sad. … What is being done is beneath the dignity of this firm.”
Jason Winters commented on Duncan’s post, writing in part, “Dear Brittany: Thank you for telling the truth. Courage. Leadership. Integrity. Talent. These are hallmarks of your character. … Your career is stellar and more importantly, unlike others, your future is purely ahead of you. Onward!”
Us Weekly has reached out to Ireland’s attorney for comment on the Linkedin post.
Sarah Michelle Gellar has broken her silence on why the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is no longer moving forward.
“We had an executive on our show who was not only not a fan of the original, but was proud to constantly remind us that he had never seen the entirety of the series and how it wasn’t for him,” the actress, 48, claimed in an interview People published on Monday, March 16. “That’s very hard when you’re taking a property that is as beloved as Buffy, not just to the world, but to me and Chloé [Zhao].”
Gellar, who claimed one person was at fault for axing the potential series, continued, “So that tells you the uphill battle that we had been fighting since day one, when your executive is literally proud to tell you that he didn’t watch it.”
She added that, after years of saying she’d “never” reprise her role as the titular character, the inspiration to return as the beloved vampire slayer was thanks to the show’s dedicated fans.
“They were the only reason we were doing this show in the first place,” she reflected. “We were doing it because everybody loves it. So how do you do a show that’s beloved with someone that doesn’t love it?”
Last week, Gellar announced that Hulu was not moving forward with the reboot. The actress, who portrayed vampire slayer Buffy Summers on the WB drama for seven seasons from 1996 to 2003, was gearing up to introduce a new generation of vampire hunters alongside Zhao, 43, who was tapped to direct the pilot.
While Gellar was previously adamant about not going back to her Buffy roots, Zhao presented her with an idea that made her rethink her stance.
“In one meeting, she makes me say ‘yes’ to something I never saw on my radar,” Gellar reflected. “That was because of the deep love and commitment and passion she had for this character. It was like I was stepping back in time.”
The reboot, titled, Buffy: New Sunnydale, would star Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer. Faly Rakotohavana, Ava Jean, Sarah Bock, Daniel Di Tomasso, Jack Cutmore-Scott and Kingston Vernes made up the rest of the cast, with Gellar stepping back into Buffy’s stylish but affordable boots.
“I’d like to use this moment also to say that Ryan Kiera Armstrong is a superstar. I’m gutted that no one will see her as a slayer,” Gellar confessed to the outlet.
On Monday, Gellar revealed that she learned about the news of Buffy’s fate moments before her appearance at SXSW Film & TV Festival premiere of her new movie Ready or Not 2: Here I Come on Saturday, March 14.
Chloé Zhao spoke publicly for the first time about the cancellation of her Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot. During a red carpet interview with Variety at the 2026 Oscars on Sunday, March 15, Zhao, 43, reflected on Hulu’s unfortunate decision after creating the reboot’s pilot and preparing to direct and executive produce Buffy the Vampire […]
“I was just about to take the stage in front of all the fans,” Gellar recalled to the outlet. “Hulu had decided not to move forward with the Buffy revival. Let me tell you, nobody saw this coming.”
Gellar shared on Monday that she and Zhao — who learned the news ahead of her appearance at the Oscars for her award-winning film Hamnet — were disappointed with the network’s decision.
“We don’t want to let the fans down. That hurts. Saddened at how it was handled and when it was handled,” Gellar said. “But I just said to Chloé, and I was very specific, I said, ‘Sunday night, you put that crown on and you walk that red carpet and you take in all that love for what you worked for and forget the other stuff.’ It’s important to me that this doesn’t take away from what we achieved and what she’s achieved. And there’s always more to do.”
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Sean Penn won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar for his role in “One Battle After Another.”
With some police procedurals, there isn’t a chance to really dig into the characters’ lives in a super deep way. The action moves fast, and in-depth character explorations go by the wayside. Last week on ABC’s The Rookie, Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) has a devastating experience when she kills a man in the line of duty. While this is tragic, I was excited to see how The Rookie would incorporate some of Lucy’s past trauma with this new event. We do get a little bit of development into this storyline, but unless it gets picked up later on in the season, The Rookie wraps up Lucy’s post-traumatic stress disorder-type symptoms in a way too neat bow in this week’s episode. On the bright side, we do get to see more of one of The Rookie’s best villains, which saves this hour.
‘The Rookie’ Allows Liam Glasser To Escape Justice
Although Liam Glasser (Seth Gabel) has been a fantastic villain for the series, our favorite characters are incredibly frustrated that their case against him is falling apart. Wesley Evers (Shawn Ashmore) announces to the team that because of Nyla Harper’s (Mekia Cox) misconduct and Ryan Dearbourne’s (Patrick Stafford) testimony coming under question, the best they can do with Glasser is to offer him a plea deal for involuntary manslaughter for just one of his murders. Wesley assures everyone that they did their best, and Glasser could be off the streets for at least 10 years. The next thing they know, Harrison Novak (Noel Fisher), who buried bodies in the same place as Glasser, announces he wants to “unburden himself” by confessing to more crimes. Novak heads to the precinct and Glasser heads to the DA’s office. This side-by-side scene drove me crazy because it seems highly unrealistic that these dangerous killers would travel outside the prison for these types of meetings. Novak announces that he actually committed all of Glasser’s crimes too, but it’s clear to the cops that he’s been put up to this by Glasser or Glasser’s lawyer, Malcolm (Sean Patrick Thomas).
It seems like Glasser has convinced a lot of people to help get him out of jail, even perhaps ADA Vivian Eckert (Necar Zadegan), who will do anything to sabotage Wesley’s campaign for DA. A hearing takes place with Malcolm and Wesley, and Malcolm confirms that Glasser is rejecting the plea deal. By the episode’s end, Wesley learns that the DA is dropping all charges against Glasser since a win at trial seems impossible. It also seems like Wesley might lose the DA race as well. But to add insult to injury, Glasser, now a free man, drops by the precinct with donuts just to taunt Nyla. She firmly claims this whole thing isn’t over, but it’s horrifying that this creepy serial killer is now out in the world again. Although it’s a bummer for everyone, Glasser being free does set up some nice drama heading into the rest of the season.
‘The Rookie’ Shouldn’t Be Done With Its Serial Killer Plot Just Yet
This is the most interesting antagonist we’ve had in a while!
‘The Rookie’ Season 8, Episode 11 Rushes Through Lucy’s Traumatic Experience
The episode opens with Lucy struggling to get out of bed. She is grappling with the fact that the man she killed was also a victim, since he was poisoned by toxic chemicals. Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) tries to insist that she take more time off, but she says she’s well enough to return to duty. Tim has encouraged the other officers to give Lucy space (which seems a bit too overprotective to me), and decides to ride along with her for the day. He appoints Smitty (Brent Huff) as temporary Watch Commander, which makes absolutely no sense. Smitty is the least qualified, and it’s clear the writers threw this in merely for a few comedic moments. Later, the victim’s sister shows up to confront Lucy. Lucy wants to release the body cam footage from that day, but there are legal restrictions. After Chenford argues about the right way to handle this, Lucy agrees to talk to the sister, saying, “In order to be a good cop, I need to be a good human first.” Lucy explains to the sister what happened, who states that she believes Lucy. This is a kind way to tie up the story, but it’s frustrating that The Rookie writers are using this conversation to end an experience that would normally cause ongoing symptoms for an officer.
The case that Lucy works on this week is a dead body that was found at a local motel. While they research who he was, Skip Tracer Randy (Flula Borg) shows up and has a connection to the victim. Randy had been hired to track the victim, who was a con man named Charles Deacon. While a bad guy flees, he knocks out Randy, causing him to lose his German accent and develop a Southern one (in something called Foreign Accent Syndrome). This bit results in the episode having a sillier tone, despite Lucy’s storyline calling for a more somber one. The case resolves when the crime is pinned on a Mafia-type family. Randy regains his accent eventually, and although I usually like this character, he sort of felt out of place in this particular episode.
Bailey Has Wiggled Her Way Into Another Perilous Situation in ‘The Rookie’
John Nolan (Nathan Fillion) gets a call from Zuzu (the AI bot), warning him that Bailey Nune (Jenna Dewan) is being followed. Nolan is mad at Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones) for getting Bailey mixed up in something while she’s away at the Pentagon. He assures Nolan that he’ll keep Bailey safe, but it’s clear that the mysterious woman from last week’s episode has decided to find out exactly who Bailey is. To get more information about what’s going on with this woman, Bailey sets a trap to smoke her out. We don’t get anything else in this week’s episode, but I’m already sort of annoyed that Bailey is involved. It still makes no sense that a firefighter is working at the Pentagon, and even less sense that Wade would be recruiting her for a dangerous mission.
There were definitely some interesting moments in this episode, but the hour would have felt more realistic with a little less humor and more of an emphasis on Lucy’s mental health. It’s always fun that The Rookie makes sure to include levity in its storytelling, but I would have preferred a little bit less lightheartedness in the aftermath of Lucy’s attack. My wish would be that this event continues to affect Lucy in future episodes, but I fear the series will plow ahead with other narratives instead.
New episodes of The Rookie air on Monday nights on ABC, with episodes available to stream on Hulu in the U.S.
- Release Date
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October 16, 2018
- Showrunner
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Alexi Hawley
- Directors
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Tori Garrett, Chi-Yoon Chung, Michael Goi, Sylvain White, Lisa Demaine, Lanre Olabisi, Bill Johnson, David McWhirter, Liz Friedlander, Daniel Willis, Toa Fraser, Anne Renton, Jon Huertas, Cherie Nowlan, TK Shom, Rob Seidenglanz, Valerie Weiss, Barbara Brown, Charissa Sanjarernsuithikul, SJ Main Muñoz, Nelson McCormick, Marcus Stokes, Adam Davidson, Anna Mastro
- Writers
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Corey Miller, Bill Rinier, Zoe Cheng, Mary Trahan, Ally Seibert, Liz Alper, Nick Hurwitz, Racheal Seymour, Madeleine Coghlan, David Radcliff
Pros & Cons
- Bringing back several familiar characters feels like a fun callback to previous episodes.
- The type of Chenford conflict portrayed feels fresh and relevant to their relationship.
- Some aspects of this episode felt unrealistic and over-the-top.
- Bailey’s storyline feels like awkward filler at this point.
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The “Sinners” actor has been the subject of many a tribute since his Best Actor win on Sunday night.
After swift online backlash, fans are learning why James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were not honored during the 2026 Oscars In Memoriam.
A source tells Us Weekly that the Academy “receives hundreds of requests to include loved ones and industry colleagues” to be featured during the emotional segment. To narrow down the many requests, an “executive committee” is formed with members that represent every branch of the Academy.
The insider explains that those committee members review the list and make “recommendations for the telecast based on limited available time.”
For those who do not get a spotlighted moment during the live awards show, their names do appear on the Oscars’ website. All of the submissions are included on the site, where they remain for the duration of the year.
The annual In Memoriam segment at the 2026 Oscars took time to remember those in the film industry who died in the past year. And while actors from Robert Redford and Diane Keaton to Catherine O’Hara and Rick Reiner received recognition, fans were not happy with some notable omissions. Chief among them were Eric Dane […]
Us has reached out to the Academy for comment.
On Sunday, March 15, Van Der Beek and Dane were noticeably missing from the award show’s tribute to those who have died in the past year. Both actors are, however, featured on the website’s tribute page.
Fans expressed their disappointment online after noticing that both actors were excluded from the In Memoriam.
“I know every year, the Oscars leaves out a few people who passed away. But these 3 were so recent,” one user wrote via X. “I’m sad they left out James Van Der Beek, Eric Dane, and Robert Carradine. RIP.”
Both Dane and Van Der Beek died weeks before the Academy Awards were held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Van Der Beek died in February after a battle with colorectal cancer. The Dawson’s Creek alum was 48.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” James’ wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, wrote via Instagram at the time. “He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother and friend.”
James is survived by Kimberly, 43 and their six children, Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
Nearly a week later, Dane died following his battle with ALS. The Grey’s Anatomy alum was 53.
The 2026 Oscars had an emotional In Memoriam segment that noticeably missed several celebrities. During the awards show on Sunday, March 15, Rob Reiner, his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, Robert Redford and Diane Keaton were some film industry members who received lengthy tributes from their former costars. Catherine O’Hara was also mentioned in a heart-wrenching […]
“With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS,” his family said in a statement to Us at the time. “He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world.”
The statement continued, “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”
Dane is survived by Rebecca Gayheart, who withdrew her 2018 divorce filing in 2025 following the actor’s ALS diagnosis, and their daughters, Billie, 16, and Georgia, 14.
In Jessica Alba‘s universe, her timing is the only perfect one!
The talented actress attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party without company despite her ongoing sensational romance with her boyfriend, Danny Ramirez.
Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez were first linked romantically in May 2025, sharing a kiss in London, and their relationship became red-carpet and Instagram official towards the end of the year.
Jessica Alba And Her Younger Boo Color-Coordinated At The Oscars
While they did not arrive together for the event, the actress and her Ramirez still left hints that all was well in paradise by leaving the event together in matching black outfits. Alba arrived at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for the party in a dramatic sequin gown paired with Alexandre Birman Clarita Bell Slingback 100 Satin Black shoes.
The screen goddess’s elaborate gown also featured a plunging neckline and feathery details at the base. She paired the look with a middle-parted, wavy look, minimal accessories, and a softly made-up face as she walked closely beside her boyfriend.
Ramirez reportedly made a low-key entrance into the venue much later in an all-black ensemble to match her glamorous outfit. As shared by The Daily Mail, Alba’s relationship with Ramirez marks her first-ever public romance since filing for divorce from her husband of nearly two decades, Cash Warren, early last year.
The ‘Honey’ Actress’s Boyfriend Flaunted Their Romance On Instagram Last Year
Last November, Ramirez took the bull by the horns and confirmed what everyone has been hush about by uploading pictures of their recent outing at the “Baby2Baby” event on his Instagram. He shared a cute selfie picture of the two of them, with Alba’s hand wrapped around his neck while flaunting her stunning serpentine silver neckpiece.
The new couple was all smiles as they posed with some other attendees at the ceremony. Ramirez’s hard launch was received with incredible enthusiasm from fans who commented on adorable things about the duo.
Alba herself moved like the number one fan of her new couple by leaving a love and heart sign emoji. Actresses Maude Apatow, Rachel Zegler, and a few other admirers of the couple did not mince words in affirming that they accept the new man in Alba’s life with their heart and soul.
Jessica Alba’s Ex-Husband Was Spotted In The Company Of A Younger Beauty
The actress’s estranged husband also made a statement with his relationship status late last year when he was spotted out and about with a new partner, Hana Sun Doerr, a 25-year-old model in Beverly Hills.
Warren and his rumored new flame held hands as they walked around a celebrity romantic hot spot in E Baldi. The Blast stated that the actress’s ex has put it on record that he was happy for her to find love with Ramirez, who seems like a really good guy.
As for Alba and Warren, the couple drew the curtain on their divorce process on March 16, 2026, when a judge signed off on their settlement, which involved equal division of community property and a multimillion-dollar payout from Alba to Warren.
Alba And Her Ex Tried Therapy To Salvage Their Failed Union
Alan and Warren welcomed three children together while they were married, and when trust issues began to create a crack in the marriage, the couple turned to therapy.
The Blast shared that a source close to the couple claimed there was little therapy done to save the collapsing ship, and at the time of their split, they cited irreconcilable differences as the culprit. “There were trust issues in the past, which led to many arguments. The marriage ran its course. Their communication hadn’t been great,” a source had shared about the couple.
On the road to finalizing their divorce, the couple reportedly agreed not to pay spousal support. As for the payout from Alba to Warren, which totaled $3 million, the actress promised to make the payment in two non-taxable installments. The first would be a $1.5 million payment now, and the remaining half in 2027.
Jessica Alba’s Blast From The Past Broke Down The Nature Of Their Romance
The Honest Company co-founder was formerly involved with Kristen Bell’s current husband, Dax Shepard, who reflected on their past relationship during a March 7 episode of his podcast.
Shepherd admitted that people acknowledging previous relationships with him now makes him proud, compared to two decades ago, when he went on several dates with Alba and did not want her to tell the world what they had going on back then.
Then they reunited on a 2017 Netflix comedy project where Alba indeed blew the covers off their secret romance by telling him across the room, reminding him about the times they used to make out. Shepard claimed that the statement truly shocked him because he was so sure Alba would not let anyone into her personal business.
Will Jessica Alba and Danny Ramirez keep this current arrangement in their public outings?
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