Open a channel and prepare for impact, because the five-year mission continues in season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. The worlds get stranger and stranger for Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) and his intrepid USS Enterprise crew in the new trailer for the upcoming season, which will premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on July 23.

As they attempt to recover from the cataclysmic events of the last season, the Enterprise‘s crew is back on track; we see them riding horses, encountering dinosaurs, and even facing off against fire-breathing space dragons. The trailer also features Enterprise captains of the past, present, and future; in addition to Pike, Admiral Robert April (Adrian Holmes), who formerly occupied his seat, is there to send the ship on a mission he insists is “a fun one,” while future captain James T. Kirk (Paul Wesley) is there to exchange pointed words with Spock (Ethan Peck) about how he’ll have some future captain to torment with his logical mind. As the series races towards its conclusion, what will be the fate of its crew? You can find out starting next month, only on Paramount+.

How Did Season 3 of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ End?

All through the season, Pike’s colleague and lover Captain Marie Batel (Melanie Scrofano) had struggled with the impromptu treatment that had saved her from being devoured from the inside by Gorn embryos; while it had left her alive, her DNA had been intermingled with that of the rapacious reptilian aliens. That proved to be the galaxy’s salvation, as she found herself uniquely able to combat the Vezda, a race of bodiless and unfathomably evil aliens. Unfortunately, it required her to sacrifice herself to keep them imprisoned forever; however, she left Pike with a parting gift: a vision of the decades of happiness they could have had together. Pike, facing down his own inevitable doom, found little solace in it, as he and the Enterprise crew resumed their mission.

Season 4 of Strange New Worlds will be the series’ penultimate season; a truncated fifth season of six episodes will conclude the series. That season is also set to introduce classic Original Series characters Hikaru Sulu (Kai Murakami) and Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy (Thomas Jane). Several of the show’s cast members, including Paul Wesley, are prepared to continue the mission and chronicle new adventures for the post-Pike Enterprise, but the future of the Trek franchise in the wake of the Paramount-WB merger is as opaque as the Mutara Nebula.

Season 4 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres on Paramount+ on July 23. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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2022 – 2027-00-00

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Henry Alonso Myers, Akiva Goldsman

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Dan Liu, Amanda Row, Maja Vrvilo, Akiva Goldsman, Dermott Downs, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Jonathan Frakes, Jordan Canning, Leslie Hope, Valerie Weiss, Sydney Freeland, Christopher J. Byrne, Rachel Leiterman

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Onitra Johnson

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After a hugely popular first season, the steamiest show on streaming returned on Hulu last month to even more acclaim, following the loss of original author Jilly Cooper in October last year. Rivals Season 2 has been packed with filthy debauchery, high drama, and sordid affairs aplenty, and that’s only in the first six episodes. In the June 5 finale of Season 2, Part 1, viewers were left gobsmacked as a fan-favorite character tragically lost their life, and David Tennant‘s dastardly Lord Tony Baddingham seems to have escaped the crumbling of his empire once more.

“Rivals Season 2 surpasses Season 1 on nearly every front​​​​,” wrote Therese Lacson in her review for Collider, with this one of many gushing critical responses that helped the NSFW series to a near-perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Just as we’re picking up our jaws from the floor following the shocking end to Season 2, Part 1, the announcement we’ve all been waiting for has arrived: Rivals has been officially renewed for a third season, with twelve episodes confirmed.

After the stakes have risen alongside the show’s softer side for Season 2, expectations will be higher than ever for a third season of the Happy Prince production. But what will it be about? “As the dust settles post the scandalous revelations in Season 2, we see the stakes become higher and the alliances more fragile, with nothing staying buried for long,” the logline for the third season reads. “New romances blossom, old flames rekindle and shocking secrets will be spilled in this third series which takes everyone’s favourite rivalries to the next level. In a world of power, passion and betrayal, everyone has something to lose.” Rivals Season 2 continues this November.

Who Will Star in ‘Rivals’ Season 3?

Many favorite faces are expected to return for the third season of this unmissable, indulgent series, including the aforementioned Tennant, Aidan Turner‘s Declan O’Hara, Nafessa Williams‘ Cameron Cook, Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black, Bella Maclean’s Taggie O’Hara, Danny Dyer‘s Freddie, Katherine Parkinson‘s Lizzie, and more. After Rupert Everett and Hayley Atwell joined the cast of Season 2, fans hope to see them again in a third installment. Lee Mason, Disney+ EMEA VP for scripted, said of the renewal:

“The phenomenal response to ‘Rivals’ is a credit to the bold, irreverent and endlessly entertaining world created by Dame Jilly Cooper, our cast, creative team and production partners at Happy Prince. We’re delighted to be bringing audiences a third season on Disney+/Hulu. Expect more ambition, more romance, more rivalries and, of course, more scandal as we return to Rutshire for another irresistible chapter.”

Rivals is streaming now on Hulu and Disney+. For more updates on the latest shows, stay tuned to Collider.

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October 18, 2024

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Dee Koppang O’Leary, Alexandra Brodski, Elliot Hegarty

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Ariana Grande’s latest stop on her Eternal Sunshine Tour turned into an emotional night that neither the singer nor her fans will soon forget. 

While performing in Los Angeles, the pop superstar was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the crowd, leading to a tearful exchange that revealed her deep connection with fans. 

The touching moment arrived amid a busy chapter in Grande’s life, one that includes a recent breakup and several high-profile projects on the horizon.

Ariana Grande broke down in tears during her Los Angeles concert on Saturday after the crowd erupted into cheers and applause shortly before she performed her song “Hampstead.”

The emotional scene unfolded inside Crypto.com Arena as the 32-year-old paused to take in the reaction from thousands of fans.

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A video later shared to her Instagram showed Grande visibly emotional as bright stage lights illuminated the venue. Struggling to hold back tears, she addressed the audience directly.

“You can’t do this to me, you know what I mean, because you know what’s going to happen,” Grande said. “You know I’m a Cancer. This is going to happen.”

The response from fans only intensified as the “God Is A Woman” singer reflected on the support she has received throughout her career. 

Grande admitted the moment felt overwhelming, but in the best possible way. “This is so overwhelming in the most beautiful way ever,” she told the crowd, adding, “Thank you so much for being so loving.”

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Grande Reflects On Seven Years Away From Touring

The concert carried extra significance because it marked Ariana Grande’s first tour in seven years. The Grammy winner last embarked on a major tour in 2019 with the Sweetener World Tour, which included 97 dates across North America and Europe.

Speaking to fans in Los Angeles, Grande expressed gratitude to those who have stayed by her side at every stage of her career.

She thanked concertgoers for being there “throughout all these chapters and all of these years” and for “always being such a loving, safe presence in my life.”

The former Nickelodeon star added, “It’s been seven years since I’ve been on stage in front of you all and you’ve stood by my side and supported me. I just have so much gratitude. And wow. Holy sh-t. Holy f-ck. Thank you.”

Grande also joked about a new addition to her tour routine. After wearing contact lenses for the first time during the tour, she said she could finally see the audience more clearly than ever before.

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“It’s so nice to see you for the first time in my life and to be able to connect. It’s so powerful,” she said as the crowd responded with another wave of applause.

Ariana Grande’s Emotional Moment Comes After Ethan Slater Split

The heartfelt exchange with fans comes at a time of major personal change for the songstress. Just days before the Los Angeles show, reports emerged that she and Ethan Slater had ended their relationship after three years together.

According to a source, the pair decided to go their separate ways several months ago after significant consideration. Despite the breakup, they have reportedly remained friends.

The source also indicated that Grande has been pouring her energy into the Eternal Sunshine Tour as she moves forward. Notably, Slater was not seen at the singer’s opening weekend performances.

The pair first met while filming the movie adaptation of “Wicked.” Their relationship became public in July 2023 shortly after news broke that Grande had separated from her ex-husband, Dalton Gomez. 

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At the same time, Slater had also separated from his wife, Lilly Jay, with whom he shares a son born in August 2022. Sources maintained Grande and Slater did not begin dating until after both had separated from their spouses.

Grande’s Relationships Have Often Played Out In The Spotlight

Before dating Slater, Ariana Grande was married to real estate agent Dalton Gomez. The duo was first linked in March 2020, became engaged later that year, and married in May 2021. 

Their separation became public in July 2023, and their divorce was finalized in March 2024. Prior to her marriage to Gomez, she had a highly publicized relationship with Pete Davidson that lasted from May to October 2018.

She also dated rapper Mac Miller from late 2016 until April 2018. Four months after their reported breakup, Miller died from an accidental drug overdose at age 26.

While much public attention has centered on her personal relationships, Grande has repeatedly shifted focus back to her work. 

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Her current tour launched earlier this month in Oakland and will continue across the United States with stops in cities including Inglewood, Austin, Chicago, Atlanta, and Brooklyn.

The tour will eventually head overseas, where the star is scheduled to perform ten shows at London’s O2 Arena between August 15 and September 1.

Ariana Grande Balances Touring, New Music, And Acting Projects

Beyond touring, Grande is preparing for one of the busiest periods of her career. In 2024, she released the album “Eternal Sunshine,” which included hits such as “Yes, And?” and “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait For Your Love).”

She is now gearing up for the release of her eighth studio album, “Petal,” which arrives on July 31. Earlier this year, Grande shared insight into the project’s themes through an Instagram reel.

According to the Daily Mail, she explained that the album is “basically about something that is full of life growing through the cracks of something that is cold and hard and challenging.”

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The actress elaborated, “It’s kind of about breaking up with all different kinds of negative attachments, whether it’s my own monsters in my own head, external voices, things that no longer serve me.”

Meanwhile, her acting career continues to expand following her role as Glinda in “Wicked” and “Wicked: For Good.”

Grande recently appeared in a trailer for the upcoming film “Focker-In-Law,” scheduled for release on November 25, and she remains attached to a starring role in “Sunday In The Park With George” in London next summer.

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Jewel is getting brutally honest about one of the most painful betrayals of her life. During a deeply personal conversation on “No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie,” the singer-songwriter reflected on her difficult childhood, struggles with anxiety, homelessness, and the shocking moment she realized her mother had financially mismanaged her money, leaving her millions of dollars in debt despite her success. For Jewel, however, the revelation ultimately became part of a much larger journey toward healing.

While discussing some of the most difficult chapters of her life, Jewel revealed that one of the biggest emotional blows came after fame.

The Grammy-nominated singer said she eventually discovered her mother had mishandled her finances, leaving her in staggering debt. “I realized my mom wasn’t who I thought she was. It was a deep betrayal,” Jewel shared.

According to the singer, the financial fallout was devastating. Despite reaching major success in the music industry, Jewel said she found herself $3 million in debt because of years of financial mismanagement.

Rather than allowing the experience to define her, however, the singer said she eventually reframed how she viewed hardship. “I am not broken. I don’t have to fix myself. I have to uncover myself,” she explained.

A Childhood Marked By Addiction And Violence

Long before finding fame, Jewel said she grew up surrounded by instability in Alaska. The singer recalled witnessing addiction, violence, and deep hardship from a young age, experiences that shaped how she came to understand suffering.

“I realized nobody outran pain,” Jewel shared. “I saw people die so broke and alcoholic they couldn’t afford a coffin. I realized my job is just to figure out what to do with pain.”

By just 8 years old, Jewel said she was already performing in bars and learning difficult lessons about the world around her. “I have so many stories like that, but again, it taught me before I was sexually active to really mind myself to be aware of people,” she explained. “It taught me a lot of good skills.”

Homeless At 18, Jewel Says She Hit Rock Bottom

Jewel also reflected on living out of her car in San Diego at 18 while battling crippling anxiety, agoraphobia, and compulsive shoplifting. The singer described one moment in particular as a turning point.

“I saw my reflection in the mirror and realized: I’m a statistic,” Jewel recalled. “I’m a homeless kid shoplifting and I’m going to end up dead or in jail if this keeps going.”

Determined to change course, Jewel said she began developing unconventional ways to cope with anxiety long before she could afford therapy. One surprising method involved carefully tracking her physical actions.

“I realized I hadn’t had a panic attack in two weeks,” she said after spending weeks writing down everything her hands did. “What I stumbled on was radical presence. I was so present, I forgot to worry about a future that hadn’t happened yet.”

Jewel Says Healing Is About ‘Uncovering’ Yourself

Throughout the conversation, Jewel emphasized that healing is not about fixing what is broken but rediscovering who you already are.

The singer even reframed anxiety as something more complex than simply a problem to eliminate. “What if anxiety isn’t the problem? What if it’s the side effect of consuming something that doesn’t agree with you?” she asked.

At one point, Jewel compared anxiety to food poisoning. “Throwing up isn’t the problem. It’s the side effect of eating something bad,” she explained. “Anxiety became my body’s way of saying: ‘You just consumed something that didn’t agree with you.’”

Ultimately, Jewel described healing as “an archeological dig” back to one’s authentic self. “Healing is gritty work,” she said. “But being dysfunctional is much harder work.”

Jewel Says Survival Led Her To Purpose

Looking back, Jewel said many of the coping tools she developed came from necessity at a time when she had little support and few resources. Without access to therapy or financial stability, the singer turned to journaling, meditation, self-awareness, and boundary-setting to help navigate some of her darkest moments.

Now, she hopes sharing those experiences might help others feel less alone in their own struggles. Rather than viewing healing as a destination, Jewel described it as an ongoing process of understanding yourself more deeply.

Listen to Jewel’s confessions on Blake Mycoskie’s new podcast, “No Magic Pill.”

Tom Holland has finally put months of speculation to rest by confirming that he and Zendaya are officially married. 

The actor made the revelation while discussing viral AI-generated wedding images that had fueled rumors online for months. 

Beyond confirming the marriage, Holland opened up about finding lasting happiness with his longtime partner, reflecting on their relationship, their careers, and what makes their bond so unique as they continue working together on some of Hollywood’s biggest projects.

After months of speculation surrounding their relationship status, Tom Holland finally revealed that the wedding had already taken place.

The confirmation came during an interview with Esquire UK, in which he was asked whether family members had been fooled by realistic AI-generated wedding photos of the couple that circulated online.

His answer left little room for doubt. “No, because they were all there… That’s all you’ll get on that,” Holland said. 

The comment effectively confirmed that the couple had tied the knot after years of keeping their relationship largely private.

Wedding rumors first gained momentum when Zendaya’s longtime stylist, Law Roach, appeared at the 2026 Actor Awards in Los Angeles and casually revealed, “The wedding has already happened. You missed it!” 

At the time, neither Holland nor Zendaya addressed the claim publicly. 

Holland Calls Zendaya His ‘Person’

While confirming the marriage grabbed headlines, Tom Holland spent much of the interview discussing the strength of their relationship.

The “Spider-Man: Far From Home” actor explained that sharing life with someone who understands the pressures of fame has been invaluable.

“Our business can present very stressful situations, and it’s really nice to have a bedrock of a relationship that will stand the test of time,” he said.

“We can support each other in ways that only we can, because only we understand really what it’s like to live this life.” Holland described that understanding as a rare luxury.

According to him, “I think that is such a luxury, because I just don’t understand how I would be able to have anything like that with anyone else.”

The Hollywood star then delivered perhaps his most heartfelt comments yet about Zendaya. 

“So, for me, I found my person. She’s my best friend, and I’m the happiest I have ever been when I’m with her, but I have also never felt so supported and safe, ever. Period,” he shared.

Tom Holland Recalls First Meeting Zendaya

Holland also reflected on the early days of their connection while filming “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” 

The pair first met in 2016 during production on the Marvel film and were romantically linked shortly afterward, though they spent years keeping their relationship largely out of the spotlight.

However, long before they became one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples, he was immediately impressed by Zendaya’s talent.

“Obviously, I was super excited at the prospect of working with her and getting to know her,” he said. According to Holland, the actress’s audition left producers convinced she was perfect for the role.

“She smashed her audition out the park and got the part before she’d even left the room,” he said. 

Holland also remembered producer Amy Pascal’s instant reaction after Zendaya finished reading for the role. He recalled, “I remember when she closed the door to leave, Amy Pascal was immediately like, ‘Well, she’s getting the job.’”

Holland And Zendaya Continue Working Together

Although they have kept much of their personal life private, Tom Holland and Zendaya recently made a rare public appearance together.

The newlyweds attended a photocall in Madrid for “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” marking one of their first joint promotional appearances in years.

Although fans rarely get to see the duo share the red carpet, they will still have plenty of opportunities to see them together professionally. 

In addition to starring in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” the lovebirds also appear in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic “The Odyssey,” which is scheduled for release next year.

Meanwhile, Holland has already given fans a heads-up on what to expect from the latest “Spider-Man” installment. 

“The movie is already the best Spider-Man movie that we’ve ever made,” he said. “This movie is a real mystery and for a large portion of the film, even Spider-Man is a little bit at odds and lost and is like, ‘What is going on?’”

Tom Holland Reflects On Future Goals And Viral Fame

Beyond discussing his marriage and career, Holland also shared thoughts on his long-term ambitions. The actor revisited a goal he first revealed years ago, winning an Academy Award.

“It is truly a vote of our community,” Holland revealed, adding, “So I’m in no rush, but there is still obviously ambition and desire to one day stand up there and thank my mum.”

He also looked back on one of the most memorable moments of his career: his viral performance of Rihanna’s “Umbrella” on “Lip Sync Battle.”

“I did that Lip Sync Battle show when I was 20 or 21 and I didn’t think twice about it,” Holland said. 

Looking back, he believes fame has changed the way he approaches public moments.

“I would really overanalyse doing something like that,” the star shared, further noting, “I just think, as you get older, you get a little bit more cynical. The downsides of something might be a little bit more obvious than the upsides of something.”

2026 has been a big year for Prime Video already, with new seasons of The Boys and Invincible showing up for fans of superhero content. The streamer also expanded its arsenal of original movies with a pair of big new releases, The Wrecking Crew and The Bluff. The former is a Hawaii-set crime thriller starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista, and the latter is a swashbuckling epic starring Karl Urban and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Prime Video also dipped into the detective department for a brand-new thriller show, Young Sherlock, which hails from legendary action writer and director Guy Ritchie. The show has already been picked up for Season 2. Like any good streamer, though, Prime Video is always looking to grow its library of originals, and it will do just that soon with the premiere of Bloodaxe.

Bloodaxe has been hailed as a Vikings replacement series, and while the show has yet to set a release date for Season 1, Prime Video has just made a big decision regarding the future of the series. This morning, Prime Video confirmed that Bloodaxe has been renewed for Season 2, proving that the streamer has supreme confidence that the first season of the show is going to be a massive hit. The show was written and executive produced by Michael and Horatio Hirst, creators of Vikings, who also confirmed that the second season begins shooting in Ireland in just a few weeks. Not only is the show going to be perfect for fans of the popular Vikings series, but gamers who enjoyed spending time in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla may yet find a new favorite TV show with Bloodaxe.

What Is ‘Bloodaxe’ About?

Prime Video describes Bloodaxe as an “epic historical drama that tells the true story of legendary Viking warrior Erik Bloodaxe and his formidable wife, Gunnhild, Mother of Kings.” Xavier Molyneux has been cast in the lead role of Erik in the new historical epic series, and Jessica Madsen will play his wife, Gunnhild. Additional cast members include Karlis Arnolds Avots, Levi Miller, Rod Hallett, Alina Tomnikov, Sisse Marrie, Rune Temte, and Jesper Christensen. Although an official release date for Season 1 has yet to be announced, with the team scheduled to begin production on Season 2 in August, it likely won’t be long before more information about the premiere is made available.

Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Bloodaxe, which has two seasons confirmed to be coming to Prime Video.

Tom Hiddleston is trading in the magic of Asgard for the history and the devastation of ancient Rome. He’s been playing the God of Mischief on our screens for so long it’s sometimes difficult to believe if he’s telling us the truth or if he’s weaving another one of his tales, but the one thing Hiddleston does well is that he can put across his natural charisma, curiosity and presence on-screen and he’s bringing it to one of history’s greatest disasters.

The fabled eruption of Mount Vesuvius has been retold countless times, but National Geographic’s newest series is taking a more investigative approach, trying to figure out moment by moment exactly what went down on the day history changed forever. This time, the story of Pompeii is being rebuilt through the people who lived through its final hours. National Geographic has debuted the trailer for Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston, a new three-part docudrama premiering July 22 at 9/8c on National Geographic before arriving July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu. The series is hosted by Hiddleston and reunites him with Loki executive producer Kevin R. Wright.

As per the logline, the series “blends cinematic scripted drama with investigative documentary storytelling that transports audiences to ancient Rome in the hours before and during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Guided by a team of archaeologists, historians, geologists, and disaster experts, Tom uncovers remarkable evidence and stories of real people that challenge long-held assumptions about Pompeii and its final hours.”

“The ancient world has compelled my imagination and curiosity for as long as I can remember: I’ve been fascinated by it all my life,” said Hiddleston. “Classical Antiquity is the foundation and cornerstone of Western and European culture. To visit Pompeii is to feel the distance of the 2,000 years between now and then compress. The past becomes the present; the past feels so close. Tangible, honest and real. Our relationship with the past is alive — studying who we were in order to understand who we are. Pompeii is a gateway for that conversation. It’s a privilege to host this visually immersive and dynamic series. Pompeii is often remembered for how its story ended. But by looking closer, we can uncover the details of people’s lives, the choices they made, and the moments that came before the city was buried. To revisit the final hours of those ordinary people, caught in an extraordinary moment, and to help bring these remarkable human stories back into the light, is a genuine honor.”

What Happened in Pompeii?

In AD 79, Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying Pompeii, an ancient city near modern day Naples. The eruption buried Pompeii under volcanic ash and pumice, and it killed many of the people who couldn’t escape from the carnage. What makes Pompeii so haunting and iconic, for lack of a better word, is how the ash preserved huge parts of the city almost like a time capsule — streets, homes, shops, frescoes, graffiti, and even the shapes of victims’ bodies were left behind.

In modern terms, around 800,000 people live in the Vesuvius red zone today, and in terms of disruption to infrastructure, mass displacement and deaths, Hurricane Katrina is probably the best rough match in a Western context. Long story short, this was an unprecedented disaster, and it happened in seconds.

Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston premieres July 22 on National Geographic and streams July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu.

‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 continues to break records, with the season becoming Peacock’s biggest original season debut to date. While viewers may love the onscreen drama, romance, and unforgettable moments, it takes a huge team behind the scenes to bring the magic to life.

Following an unexpected loss, many members of the ‘Love Island USA’ cast, crew, and production team are grieving the passing of a key figure who helped make the hit series possible.

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‘Love Island USA’ Team Mourns The Loss Of Executive Producer James Barker

On Monday, ITV America and Peacock confirmed to TMZ that executive producer James Barker passed away last week after experiencing an unexpected medical emergency.

The exact circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed. However, the companies shared that they plan to honor Barker during Tuesday’s episode of ‘Love Island USA.’

In a statement, the companies said Barker’s loss has been “deeply felt” across the ‘Love Island USA’ production team. They added, “He was a beloved and greatly valued member of our collective family whose kindness, talent, and dedication left an indelible mark on all of us and everyone who had the privilege of knowing and working with him. We extend our heartfelt condolences to James’ partner, family, friends, and colleagues.”

James Barker’s Partner Speaks Out Following His Sudden Passing

James Barker’s partner, Adam Roth, spoke with TMZ and shared that his sudden passing has left him completely devastated. The couple had been together for more than four years.

He told the outlet, “James was the absolute light and love of my life. He brought joy and brilliance to everything he touched. His loss is unimaginable. While it was not enough, I am so thankful for the time we had and the memories we made together.”

Social Media Sends Their Condolences 

Many ‘Love Island USA’ viewers across social media gathered to send their condolences to James Barker’s family, loved ones, and colleagues. Some stepped into The Shade Room to reflect on the impact he had behind the scenes and to share heartfelt messages honoring his life and legacy.

Instagram @itsgeniale_ wrote, “Wait wtf omg my condolences to their family and friends”

Instagram user @jillscottdeepthroatingamic added, “having someone die while filming is actually O so traumatic & sad. you forget life is still happening while working these sets. my heart goes out to him, his family, their cast & crew & anyone else in my beautiful industry that got to work w/ him.”

While Instagram user @kaay.jpg wrote, “Omg!!! Gimme 10”

Instagram user @therissashoww wrote. “That so sad he didn’t make back to his family 💔”

Instagram user @lou_awori added, “This is so sad! May God bless their soul! So sad, they need to pause filming”

While Instagram user @baby_cee5 wrote, “yal remember when that owl flew on that episode. i said death was somewhere nearby”

Instagram user @yeminichole wrote, “Someone literally died and all you can think about is for the episode to drop! We genuinely lost the plot. Entertainment is the downfall of humanity. Condolences to his family and friends”

RELATED: Vasana Montgomery Speaks Out After Being Removed From ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 For Allegedly Using Racial Slur In Resurfaced Clips

Days after a 21-year-old woman died during an extreme sports outing in Brazil, more details are surfacing about the case. As previously reported, Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas was at Skeleton Bridge on June 13 to do rope jumping. Initial reports had listed the activity in São Paulo as bungee jumping. Viral videos show three instructors holding the 21-year-old above their heads. Moments later, two of them launch her into a 130-foot drop with no safety cord attached. New details are now shedding light on what happened after Maria hit the ground and who is being held responsible for her death.

RELATED: Whew! Social Media Is Still In Disbelief After Viral Video Shows Woman Moments Before Bungee Jump Incident (REACTIONS)

21-Year-Old Reportedly Asked For “Airplane Hold” During Rope Jumping

Associated Press reports that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues and several others were at the Ponte do Esqueleto on Saturday for rope jumping. Such extreme sports activities are seemingly common for tourists at the “abandoned bridge” in Limeira, Brazil.

21-year-old Maria, per AP, requested to be launched from the bridge in an airplane-style. Again, she was supposed to be secured to a safety rope system that would’ve had her fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing. Bungee jumping, by contrast, relies on elastic rubber cords that create a bounce effect. Meanwhile, rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes. In viral videos of Maria being launched into the abyss, a rope is visible on the ground of the Skeleton Bridge.

Ahead of the fatal toss, Maria had reportedly joked on Instagram about jumping off the bridge. She captioned a photo of the jumping area with, “Who was the crazy person who let me up off a bridge?” 

Woman Allegedly Didn’t Die On Impact After Brazil Bridge Drop

In the viral footage, Maria is seen with her arms outstretched as the male instructors hoisted her body above their heads. They all appear to be wearing harnesses seemingly attached to a security rope. Three people missed that the 21-year-old wasn’t attached to anything, but onlookers quickly reacted after witnessing the throw.

Speaking to local news, a witness in the rope jumping incident claimed that Maria Eduarda Rodrigues didn’t instantly die after hitting the ground. TMZ says an off-duty nurse, Rayza Dias, told local media that Maria initially survived the impact of her 130-foot drop. Dias allegedly found the 21-year-old still conscious and talked to her, attempting to reassure her that she’d be okay. However, medical professionals later pronounced Maria dead on the scene. The extent of her injuries from the drop is not yet public information. According to the Associated Press, de Freitas was buried in São Paulo, Brazil, on Sunday (June 14).

Three Instructors Charged Claim They Don’t Remember Who Was In Charge Of Safety Check

Initial reports claimed that police had detained six people in connection with the fatal rope jumping incident. As of Tuesday (June 16), officials arrested and charged three instructors who worked for the rope jumping company. Their charges include homicide with eventual intent. Brazilian law reportedly allows for that charge in cases where someone didn’t mean to kill another, but was knowingly involved in a dangerous act with a fatal risk.

Additionally, NBC News identified the jumping instructors as 32-year-old Luis Felipe Feliciano Egoroff, 27-year-old Vitor de Freitas Goncalves and 42-year-old Maicon Fernandes Cintra. The instructors were reportedly arrested while “in flagrante,” which means while attempting to flee the scene. Investigator Andrea Levy said the male instructors acknowledged Maria wasn’t attached to any safety ropes. However, they claimed they didn’t remember who was responsible for checking her equipment. Meanwhile, a defense attorney for the rope jumping instructors claimed they remain in shock.

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Travis Kelce and brother Jason Kelce delivered an entertaining live show for fans of their podcast, “New Heights.”

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 36, and the retired Philadelphia Eagles center, 38, hosted a live installment of their popular podcast at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday, June 15.

While Travis’ fiancée, Taylor Swift, didn’t make it in person to the event — she instead stayed back in New York City and was spotted arriving at Electric Lady Studios — the NFL star found a way to honor the pop star in his own special way. In the hours before the live show began, a parody movie poster of the 1990 rom-com Pretty Woman was displayed on stage, per footage circulating online. But instead of stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere being featured, it was Travis and Swift, with the title reading, Pretty Man.

The inside joke spawns from a 2025 episode of “New Heights,” where Travis joked he was living out a gender-swapped version of the beloved film by being with a “high-class” woman like Swift. (The movie follows a successful businessman who hires a Hollywood escort to be his companion for the week before the pair end up falling in love.)

“That’s why me and Julia Roberts — when I met Julia — it felt like we were the same person. She spoke to me in this movie,” Travis joked at the time. “I’m just an NFL stripper, that’s it — just an NFL hooker, man.”

Despite being in the NFL offseason, the “New Heights” live event comes amid a busy time for Travis. Career-wise, he participated in a Chiefs mandatory minicamp in Kansas City, Missouri, from Tuesday, June 9, through Thursday, June 11, and released his and Jason’s book, No Dumb Questions: And All of Our Dumbest Answers, on June 2.

In his personal life, Travis has been enjoying downtime with his fiancée, Taylor Swift, with date nights in New York City and Cleveland in recent weeks. The couple are also counting down to their highly anticipated wedding. Although details are still under wraps, the nuptials are expected to take place before Travis begins Chiefs training camp in late July.

In April, Us Weekly exclusively revealed that Travis and Swift, 36, are working together to plan their big day.

“They’re both involved and making decisions together,” a source told Us at the time, adding that the pair are “focused on actually enjoying the process rather than getting caught up in the pressure” as their wedding approaches. “They’re keeping things light.”

According to the insider, the bride and groom “have both been very laid back” about the planning after making “a conscious decision not to let it cause any tension between them.”

As for Travis’ desire to participate, the source added, “Taylor thinks it’s cute that Travis cares about a lot of the details.”

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To keep the specifics private, Travis and Swift “aren’t even sure they will” mail hard-copy invitations to their guests. Regardless, “their closest friends and family know the venue and the date,” the insider noted, “even if nothing formal has been sent out.”

Meanwhile, the duo’s families are “letting Taylor and Travis do their thing and aren’t getting too involved or giving too many opinions.”

For his part, Jason has been vocal about his aspiration of standing beside his younger brother when Travis and Swift exchange vows.

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“Hopefully I’m the best man. We’ll see. Trav has a lot of friends,” he said on a September 2025 episode of the “Bussin’ With the Boys” podcast. “I’m just hoping to get the opportunity.”

Later that year, Jason addressed whether he was “prepared” to make a best man speech at Travis’ wedding.

“Time will tell if there is one or anything like that,” he replied during a December 2025 appearance on Good Morning America. “I’ve been given no details on that front, but however I’m involved, I’ll be happy to be. I’m just happy for those two.”