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Tom Sandoval’s Ex’s Dad Files Counter Restraining Order
Tom Sandoval‘s ex-girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson’s father filed a counter restraining order against the Vanderpump Rules alum following an alleged scuffle earlier this month.
Victoria’s father, J. Will Robinson, countered Sandoval’s petition for a restraining order by seeking one of his own, per court documents obtained by Us Weekly on June 26. Will contended that he received multiple injuries in his scuffle with Sandoval on June 3, where he was allegedly pushed into a lit fire pit by the reality star.
Will alleged that he suffered a ruptured disc in his back, as well as a broken thumb and elbow and a wound on his heel.
Per Will’s version of events, an argument erupted between the now-former couple over “Tom lying” and he only intervened when Sandoval “overpowered” Victoria by allegedly swiping at her phone. He accused Sandoval of talking about “having a gun” — though the reality star allegedly did not necessarily threaten to use it — before police arrived at the property.
Fresh off his run on season 3 of The Traitors, Tom Sandoval has settled back into normal life. That means he’s spending plenty of time with his girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson. After his split from Ariana Madix, Sandoval, 42, is happy to “grow together” with Robinson, 32. “Victoria is a very strong and supportive woman […]
Will subsequently asked a court to block Sandoval from coming within 100 yards of himself or Victoria. He also wants to keep four cats who live at the Los Angeles residence he shared with Sandoval and Victoria.
Sandoval initially took legal action against the Robinsons on Thursday, June 25, when he asked a court to grant him a domestic violence order of protection against them. He accused Victoria and Will of “verbal and physical abuse” during a June 3 confrontation.
In a lengthy declaration to the court, Sandoval alleged that an argument over whether Victoria was secretly recording him turned physical when Will lunged at him.
“[Will] chased me into the bedroom and punched a 12-inch hole in my spare bedroom door where I was barricading myself,” Sandoval wrote in an impact statement. “I am afraid of [Will] and his daughter and request the Court’s protection.”
He alleged that Will “put his face in the hole in the door and smiled, telling me he will ‘f***’ me up, ‘destroy’ me and called me a ‘motherf***er.’” Per Sandoval, Victoria confronted him as he hid and struck him in the face “so forceful[ly] that it caused my vision to blur.”
Tom Sandoval and Victoria Lee Robinson. Gonzalo Marroquin/Getty Images for Thirst Project
Police eventually arrived and took Victoria into custody, though Sandoval acknowledged that he eventually provided financial support to bond her out of custody.
“Ms. Robinson was arrested when it became clear that she had attacked me. As I saw her being arrested, in the heat of the moment, I asked the police officers the process by which she could be bailed out,” he wrote to the court. “I even foolishly accepted Ms. Robinson’s phone call from jail and lent her mother financial assistance for the bail. In hindsight, I deeply regret that decision.”
Sandoval submitted photographic evidence of his injuries, including bruising and scrapes on his neck and inner ear. He accused both Robinsons of past physical abuse, as well as alleging that Victoria tampered with his personal devices and used a GPS tracker on his car.
In the wake of his court filing, video footage of the night in question emerged, appearing to show Sandoval angrily confronting both Will and Victoria as they sat around his outdoor fire pit. Sandoval could be seen getting increasingly agitated while questioning Victoria for allegedly recording him without permission.
The footage showed Sandoval approaching Victoria, demanding to know, “Are you recording me right now?” He appeared to try to wrestle her phone away before shoving her father into a lit fire pit when Will tried to intervene.
“What the f***?” Sandoval shouted as he seemingly pushed Will.
Tom Sandoval‘s girlfriend, Victoria Lee Robinson, is walking back her claims that he cheated with her best friend. “I would like to sincerely apologize for my previous post. I had a true misjudgment in a situation. Tom did not do anything,” Robinson, 32, wrote via Instagram Story on Monday, December 16. “From my own personal […]
The footage then documented Sandoval moving back into his home, with Will following. The action moved off-camera, though sounds of the continuing confrontation could be heard.
Us reached out to representatives for both parties and the LAPD for comment.
An insider exclusively told Us that Tom and Victoria have definitively split up in the wake of the June 3 incident.
“They are broken up,” an insider said. “Tom has endured this abuse for many months. For the most part, Tom has been supporting Victoria and her dad as Tom has been paying the rent and utilities. Victoria’s dad has been living in the house for free. He put up with far too much for too long.”
Sandoval and Victoria went public as a couple in 2024, after he famously cheated on now-ex-girlfriend Ariana Madix with their Vanderpump Rules costar Rachel “Raquel” Leviss.
As part of a March 2025 Us cover story, Sandoval said he saw a long-term future with Victoria, praising her as a “strong and supportive” partner.
“I’ve been extremely happy in [our] relationship. We work very well, we have similar goals, and it feels like we could really grow together,” he told Us at the time. “I feel so fortunate and lucky to have her in my life. She’s been my rock and stuck by me.”
If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
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“Big Brother” Season 28 houseguest Kamu Kirk is facing calls for his removal after an old Instagram video resurfaced showing him joking about George Floyd while recording another person’s arrest. The 32-year-old MMA fighter filmed the December incident outside his residence as officers struggled to place an unidentified person into a police vehicle. When the individual repeatedly yelled that they could not breathe, Kirk invoked Floyd’s name while smiling and narrating the arrest. The clip has now fueled questions about how thoroughly CBS reviewed Kirk’s social media history before casting him on the reality competition.
Kirk, whose full name is Gabriel Xavier Kamuela Kirk, recorded the video while walking away from the scene. The face of the person being arrested was not shown, but they could be heard screaming, “I can’t breathe!” as officers attempted to get them inside a vehicle.
Kirk chuckled and noted that other bystanders appeared to be cheering on the arrest. “He’s saying, ‘I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe,’” Kirk narrated, before then making the comment that ignited the current backlash. “Bro thinks he’s George Floyd,” Kirk joked. “People are crazy, man. I’m going back inside.”
Before ending the recording, Kirk smiled and added, “I am gonna take that spot, though,” apparently referring to the parking space previously occupied by the person being arrested.
According to the Daily Mail, the video remained available through Kirk’s Instagram highlights as of Thursday night.
Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in May 2020. He repeatedly said that he could not breathe while Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck for nearly 10 minutes during an arrest. Video of the killing sparked widespread protests against police brutality and racial injustice across the United States and around the world.
Chauvin and the other officers at the scene were fired the following day. Chauvin was later convicted of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He received a state prison sentence of 22-and-a-half years.
‘Big Brother’ Viewers Question CBS Casting Process
Fans quickly began demanding that producers remove Kirk from the competition. Some questioned whether CBS examined his public social media activity before selecting him for Season 28.
Others theorized that his controversial online presence may have made him more appealing to reality television producers seeking a cast member capable of generating conflict. “People shocked Kamu was cast for ‘Big Brother’ after his controversial IG posts. The casting team probably recruited him b/c of that!” one viewer speculated.
There is no evidence that producers selected Kirk because of the posts, and CBS has not explained what its background-checking process revealed before filming began.
The outrage surrounding the George Floyd video prompted viewers to search through Kirk’s other posts and interactions. Screenshots circulated that appeared to show Kirk liking content from users who identified themselves as Christian nationalists and advocated for the United States to become a Christian-ruled country. Other images seemingly showed him liking right-wing posts containing criticism of Islam and Muslims.
Social media likes can signal approval, but they do not necessarily provide complete context for someone’s personal beliefs. Kirk has not addressed the screenshots or explained why he interacted with the content.
Fans also resurfaced a photograph of the U.S. Capitol from Kirk’s Instagram highlights. “Who’s storming with me?” Kirk captioned the image.
Several viewers interpreted the post as expressing support for the pro-Trump attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. However, the supplied material did not indicate when Kirk posted the photograph or provide additional context establishing what he intended by the caption.
Frankie Grande Demands Kirk’s Removal
Frankie Grande, who previously competed on “Big Brother,” became one of the most prominent voices demanding action. The openly gay singer and actor initially condemned Kirk over a separate conversation inside the house that he believed was homophobic.
“Um. What the f-ck is this horses?! Get these homophobic bigots out of the fing house IMMEDIATELY. Both of them,” Grande wrote on X. “Ew this conversation makes me sick to my stomach. I’m disgusted. This better be the biggest thing ever when I wake up tomorrow or I’m flipping a table… f-ck. Ew. Gross.”
Grande later reposted the resurfaced George Floyd clip and renewed his call for Kirk to be removed. “You guys. Enough. How is this monster still in the house. WHAT THE F-CK?!” he wrote.
As of now, CBS had not announced plans to discipline or remove Kirk from the “Big Brother” house.
Filming on season 3 of Taylor Sheridan‘s Landman is expected to start soon — but there has been a delay.
James Jordan recently spoke exclusively to Us at the Lioness premiere about reuniting with Sheridan on Landman, saying, “It’s going to be fantastic. Taylor is writing as we speak. It’s going to be 10 crazy, wonderful, funny and wild episodes — just like season 1 and season 2 have been. Billy Bob and everybody, we’re all ready to get back to work.”
The actor, who plays Dale, hinted at a shakeup.
“I believe we’re bringing back the same director, Stephen Kay, who I adore. So it’s going to be a great ride,” Jordan noted. “We start that sometime in September and we’ll shoot that through the first quarter of next year.”
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He continued: “Then we should have it out … I don’t know when. It’s up to the powers that be, but we’re very excited to get started on that.”
Based on the “Boomtown” podcast, Landman joins the ranks of Sheridan’s hits including Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lawmen: Bass Reeves and more. The Paramount+ series, which premiered in 2024, introduced Billy Bob Thornton as a corporate fixer working for an oil titan in a West Texas-set drama with life-and-death stakes.
Landman was expected to go back into production in August. According to Jordan, the entire cast is expected back.
“No, I would not be concerned [about my future on the show],” he added. “I don’t know everything, but I would not be concerned.”
Jordan teased how thrilled the cast was to start working on season 3 soon, adding, “Everybody’s very excited to get back to work. It’s going to be a great time. We’re pumped to get back to the Fort Worth area and shoot season 3.”
Despite the delay, Jordan got a surprise from Sheridan.
The Landman cast has often spoken about their experiences working with Yellowstone’s Taylor Sheridan on his new hit series. Sheridan’s work started in front of the camera before he transitioned to writing credits on Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River. From there, Sheridan created Yellowstone, which broke records at Paramount Network. The hit […]
“I’ve got the season 3 script. It was sent to me right in this phone,” he shared. “I will guard it with my life. But I snuck a quick peek. I really have to read it later, but it’s going to be amazing.”
As one of Sheridan’s frequent collaborators, Jordan is also looking forward to season 3 of Lioness being released on Sunday, August 2.
“I can’t say no to the man. He’s my favorite writer in our business. I admire him. He’s a mentor. He’s a friend,” Jordan gushed to Us. “No one works harder than Taylor. He never compromises. And when someone comes to you and says, ‘Hey man, I want to use you again in a project.’ If someone works that hard and comes to you and says, ‘I trust you, I believe in you, I’m confident in your ability,’ then you show up. You want to work your butt [off] for him.”
Jordan celebrated the chance to keep working with Sheridan.
“You want to get it right. You want to tell the story the way he wants to tell the story. I love going to work for him,” he added. “So he’s an extraordinary guy.”
Lioness returns to Paramount+ on Sunday, August 2.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have yet to release official photographs from their July 3 wedding, but Joe Buck is painting a vivid picture of the emotional ceremony. The sportscaster attended the couple’s star-studded Madison Square Garden nuptials and has now revealed how Kelce reacted to seeing Swift walk down the aisle. According to Buck, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end was already overwhelmed while watching his nieces enter the venue, and completely lost his composure when his bride finally appeared.
Joe Buck shared details from the highly private celebration during an episode of the “Starkville” podcast. The broadcaster discussed everything from the famous guest list to Adam Sandler officiating the ceremony.
However, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s unusually lengthy vows were among the moments that made the strongest impression on him. “They were funny,” Buck said.
He then elaborated on the emotional range of the couple’s words. “Their vows were long. They were really well written. They were funny. They were sweet. They were emotional,” he recalled.
Travis Kelce Became A ‘Puddle’ Before Taylor Swift Appeared
Kelce’s emotional reaction began before Swift made her entrance. “Travis was a puddle watching his nieces come down the little ramp that they built, and then, you know, when she walked out, he was a puddle,” Buck shared.
Another source echoed this sentiment, telling NBC News, “You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional.” The NFL star reportedly appeared “nervous” during the ceremony but “kept it together” when it was time to make his promises to Swift.
According to a separate report, Kelce teared up while watching the singer approach him. Swift later became emotional when he “promised to protect her forever.”
The intimate exchange took place before more than 1,000 guests gathered inside Madison Square Garden. Both Swift and Kelce wore Christian Dior Haute Couture designed by Jonathan Anderson for the ceremony.
George Stephanopoulos Praises The Newlyweds’ Vows
George Stephanopoulos offered a similar assessment after witnessing Swift and Kelce exchange their vows. “Vows, everything you would hope for, real, vulnerable, serious and silly. Deeply loving,” the “Good Morning America” anchor said.
The consistency between the guests’ accounts offers one of the clearest pictures yet of the private ceremony, which attendees were reportedly prohibited from recording on their phones. That restriction has kept legitimate photographs and footage from reaching the public nearly one month after the wedding. Instead, Swifties have been forced to piece together the celebration through carefully shared anecdotes from those invited.
Maren Morris Felt Honored To Witness The Couple’s Love
Maren Morris was also among the 1,000 people who watched Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce say “I do.” The country singer described how the lengthy vows allowed attendees to see a more private side of their relationship.
“It just felt like you really got a closer look into their love for each other and their sense of humor,” Morris told PEOPLE. “Being one of 1,000 people that witnessed that, it was an honor. [The best part was] just celebrating their love for each other.”
Brad Pitt Mixed With Travis Kelce’s High School Connections
For Jason Kelce, one of the most memorable elements was the unusual combination of famous guests and people connected to the couple’s earlier lives.
“My favorite moments were just the different people that are at this wedding, right? Like, in one moment, I’m going (from) seeing Brad Pitt pop out of a corner and talking to him, and then in the next moment, I’m seeing Mrs. Clark who ran the attendance at Cleveland Heights High School,” he shared.
Jason also spoke out about Adam Sandler officiating the wedding and explained why the comedian was a natural choice for the responsibility. “Obviously, he’s hilarious, and he knows how to make it entertaining and funny, but there’s a sweetness to Adam in everything he does, all of his movies, that really resonated throughout,” Jason explained.
After the ceremony, the couple reportedly moved away from a traditional reception structure and held an enormous party for their relatives and friends.
Nolan Wells’ name continues to remain at the center of online conversation as new developments surrounding the case keep surfacing. This time, the focus has shifted to a new fundraiser created to support several of his alleged friends. Organizers say the group has faced heavy online backlash and threats since his death.
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Support Campaign Backs Nolan Wells’ Alleged Friends
A fundraiser created by Benjamin Hudson, with funds set to be received by Taylor and Cox Law Firm, P.A., was recently launched to support Warren Hudson, Jax Pitalo, Morgan Seymour, and others connected to Nolan Wells. According to the fundraiser, the group has endured harassment, death threats, doxxing, and defamation since Nolan’s death, with organizers claiming the young men have been “falsely and wrongly blamed” online and in the media despite cooperating with investigators. The page also alleges that some of Nolan’s friends were unable to attend his funeral. Organizers say safety concerns tied to the backlash prevented them from being there.
Wells’ Friends Fight Back Against Alleged False Claims
The fundraiser states that its goal is twofold: to help cover legal expenses related to any potential wrongful death lawsuits filed by attorney Benjamin Crump and his team, and to fund legal action against individuals and organizations the organizers accuse of spreading defamatory statements. However, the page argues that the campaign is not intended to silence differing opinions. Rather, organizers say the campaign aims to address what they describe as targeted harassment, false claims, and intimidation. They also say the effort seeks to push back against misinformation surrounding the case.
Support Campaign Passes $62K Milestone
As of now, the fundraiser has raised $62,362 toward its $100,000 goal. Organizers are asking supporters who believe in “truth, due process, and…the rule of law” to donate. Furthermore, they say the effort is meant to help those they believe have been unfairly targeted. They claim this comes amid the ongoing conversation surrounding Nolan Wells’ death.
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Inflation and gas prices are a bit like the teachers you had in grade school – they’re stubborn AF.
Tubi is stubborn, too – it’s one of the few streamers out there that’s been completely free for years, even after competitors like Netflix and HBO Max raised their prices.
More importantly, the streamer’s library is filled with hits from the distant past and present.
That’s especially true in August, when Tubi is adding such blockbusters as the first three Mission: Impossible movies with Tom Cruise, the original Ghost Rider film with Nicolas Cage (take that, Ryan Gosling) and the classic ABC TGIF sitcom, Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper.
Keep reading to discover all the free movies and TV shows Tubi is offering in August 2026.
August 1
“Eva”
“Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper”
“Knight Rider”
“Killjoys”
“Madtv”
“Scream: The TV Series”
“Assassin’s Creed”
“Blood And Bone”
“Colombiana”
“Dominique”
“Everly”
“Geostorm”
“Ghost Rider” (2007)
“Ghost Rider Spirit Of Vengeance”
“Heist” (2015)
“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”
“Lethal Weapon”
“Lethal Weapon 2”
“Mission: Impossible”
“Mission: Impossible II”
“Mission: Impossible III”
“Parker” (2013)
“Priest” (2011)
“Sahara” (2005)
“The Green Hornet”
“The Last Action Hero”
“The Last Boy Scout”
“The One” (2001)
“U.S. Marshals”
“XXX” (2002)
“A Different Man”
“Earth Mama”
“Janet Planet”
“Lady Bird”
“Landscape With Invisible Hand”
“Marcel The Shell With Shoes On”
“Problemista”
“Red Rocket”
“Baby Boy”
“The Blackening”
“Diary of a Mad Black Woman”
“Death at a Funeral” (2010)
“Friday”
“The Friday After Next”
“House Party”
“In Too Deep”
“Little Man”
“Medusa Deluxe”
“Next Friday”
“American Fiction”
“Amos & Andrew”
“The Art Of The Steal”
“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”
“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”
“Dysfunctional Friends”
“Fighting With My Family”
“A Happening Of Monumental Proportions”
“The Hustle” (2019)
“I Feel Pretty”
“Joyful Noise”
“Mad Money”
“Puppy Love”
“Rush Hour”
“Rush Hour 2”
“Rush Hour 3”
“Something’s Gotta Give” (2003)
“Superbad”
“Look Into My Eyes”
“All Dirt Roads Taste Of Salt”
“Aristotle And Dante Discover The Secrets Of The Universe”
“Big Fish”
“Four Brothers”
“Freedom Writers”
“Gifted” (2017)
“The Glass House” (2001)
“Macbeth” (2015)
“One Night In Miami…”
“The Mauritanian”
“Saturday Night Fever”
“School Ties”
“The Souvenir “
“Tuesday”
“Exorcist II: The Heretic”
“Final Destination”
“Final Destination 2”
“Final Destination 3”
“Ghost Stories”
“Mimic”
“Resident Evil: Damnation”
“Resident Evil: Death Island”
“Resident Evil: Degeneration”
“Scary Movie 2”
“Scary Movie 3”
“Scream” (1996)
“Scream 2”
“Scream 3”
“They”
“The Addams Family” (2019)
“The Addams Family 2”
“The Ant Bully”
“Are We There Yet?”
“Cheaper By The Dozen” (2022)
“Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs 2”
“Hey Arnold! The Movie”
“It Takes Two”
“Monsters Vs. Aliens”
“Trolls”
“Dirty Dancing”
“Everything, Everything”
“Finding You”
“The Quiet Man”
“Pretty In Pink”
“The Back-Up Plan”
“Aeon Flux”
“The Black Demon”
“The Core”
“Explorers”
“Flatliners” (1990)
“Flatliners” (2017)
“Godzilla” (1998)
“Hook”
“Looper”
“Transformers: Dark Of The Moon”
“Angels & Demons”
“Escape From Alcatraz”
“Exam”
“Eyes Wide Shut”
“The Hunted”
“John Henry”
“Missing” (2023)
“Paycheck”
“Premonition” (2007)
“Stars At Noon”
“Tape”
“Zodiac”
“The Good, The Bad And The Ugly”
“High Noon”
“Slow West”
August 2
“The Reader”
August 3
“God Is A Bullet”
“In The Land Of Saints and Sinners”
“Vox Lux”
August 4
“Imaginary”
August 7
“A Good Man 3” — Tubi Original
August 8
“Why Are You Single” — Tubi Original
August 10
“Bambi: The Reckoning”
“Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare”
“Winnie-The-Pooh: Blood And Honey 2”
August 17
“The Napa Boys”
August 18
“Fall”
“The Ministry Of Ungentlemanly Warfare”
August 21
“My Husband’s Sister” — Tubi Original
August 24
“The Assessment”
“Cash Out”
Spoiler Alert: This list contains spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.The newest installment in the Tom Holland Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is finally here, and it is considered the best of the franchise. This fourth Spidey production in the Marvel Cinematic Universe isn’t just a great film, but it is a gigantic treat for any fan of the Wall-Crawler’s comic book mythology.
It’s more than clear that Holland and director Destin Daniel Cretton love the source material, and that not only shows through the quality of the movie, but also in the cameos they include. There are plenty of characters in this project that are not only references to classic niche Spidey villains, but also other MCU characters and notable actors in the industry.
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Cindy Moon
Comic book fans know the one and only Cindy Moon as one of the newer additions to the Marvel Comics Spider-Family, Silk. However, many may not realize that the character actually is part of the MCU, first introduced in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and surprisingly makes a return in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
When Peter Parker attends the university being taught by Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) at Empire State University, Cindy happens to be in the class and gets a little featured moment. This is an incredibly small cameo, but it’s interesting that, of all Peter’s old classmates to find themselves in the project, they chose Cindy… Who knows, a Silk project was in the works for a while, so this could be some subliminal messaging from Sony and Marvel Studios.
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Ramrod
Right off the bat, when Spider-Man: Brand New Day begins, a montage kicks off that depicts where Peter has been in the four years since Spider-Man: No Way Home. During this, fans of the Spider-Man comic books get to see some quick recreations of classic books from the hero’s mythology, which includes some niche villains.
Even some fans of the source material might not know who Ramrod (Billy Clements) is, and no one would blame them for it. For one quick moment, Spidey fans get to see the recreation of Amazing Spider-Man #221 (1981) — an iconic and memorable Ramrod cover. This is just one of a good couple of comic book cover recreations, and it’s a very fun one. It’s one thing to utilize bigger foes in a sequence like this, but giving some attention to the smaller players is abundantly respectable. Everyone knows Scorpion, but who knows Ramrod? That’s right, no one.
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Tarantula
Another Spider-Man villain that is smaller and may not be known by a few is Tarantula. Within the opening montage, Cretton brings the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #134 (1974) to the screen. Anton Miguel Rodriquez is a classic foe who, in the original appearance, was a very political character. Creator Gerry Conway (may he rest in peace) cited the political upheavals in South America during the 1970s as part of the inspiration for the character.
With a history like this, it’s fun that the director decided to introduce him to the MCU and bring some variety in for the enemies of the movie universe. The Tarantula mantle would go on to be carried on by a few others throughout the years, so he has a more prominent role in the books than the likes of Ramrod, making this a special appearance for the smaller number of fans of him.
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Sheila Rivera
After the events of Daredevil: Born Again — where Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) was finally arrested and lost his position as mayor — someone needed to take up the mantle of the leader of New York City, and Sheila Rivera (Zabryna Guevara) was perfect. Acting only in the television series before this, the newest Spider-Man movie is her first MCU cinema appearance.
When it’s quickly shown that Spider-Man received the key to the city, the one to give it to him is Rivera herself. When Fisk was arrested, she became acting mayor, and it’s cool to see that was still the case in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With people pretty much begging to see more street-level heroes in the world of the Web-Slinger, it’s a treat to see another character aside from Punisher (Jon Bernthal) from Daredevil: Born Again appear.
4
“The Boyfriend”
After appearing as the fan-favorite Star Wars character, Ezra Bridger, in the Disney+ streaming series Ahsoka, actor Eman Esfandi became a lot more well-known to general geekdom. Only appearing once, Esfandi plays Michelle Jones-Watson’s (Zendaya) new boyfriend, who brings a lot of emotional conflict for Peter Parker. It causes him so much distress that he goes for a swing and falls a little too far before thwipping another web, making it pretty obvious how much hurt he’s feeling.
A lot of people assumed that if Cretton and co. were going to bring Esfandi in to play a character, he’d be a lot more of an important role, but the actor makes a pretty small appearance. So small, in fact, that he doesn’t even get a name in the credits. One can only hope that, moving forward, “The Boyfriend” becomes more of an important character, bringing more emotional conflict to the story between Michelle and Peter. He could be a great antagonistic figure in the next project, with Michelle possibly being part of a future love triangle between the three.
3
Boomerang
One of the goofiest and most fun smaller Spider-Man villains is the one and only Boomerang. Recently, the boomerang-wielding baddie had a great role in the main plot of Amazing Spider-Man (2018), in which Peter has to actually be a roommate to the classic Spidey villain. While he is commonly treated as a joke — his role in Amazing Spider-Man (2018) was hilarious—he can also be a very dangerous guy who has, on occasion, given the hero a run for his money.
This is another character that gets a one-shot moment in the opening montage, but is a special treat for readers who have been invested in the Wall-Crawler for a while. This almost makes one wish that they could have given a little more action to the blue-clad bad guy. Maybe one day in the future, right, Kevin Feige? With the fifth Spider-Man movie hopefully on the way soon, Boomerang is a potential villain who could be considered for the next rogues roster.
2
Tombstone
While the web-swinging Wall-Crawler has a long history of fighting the New York City underground crime ring, which is primarily led by Wilson Fisk, one of his other crime lord baddies, Tombstone — played by Marvin Jones III in Spider-Man: Brand New Day — is extremely underrated. Being a main antagonist in the legendary The Spectacular Spider-Man television show, fans really enjoy this tough-as-nails crime boss who’s got a strong grip on the underworld of New York City.
He gets a cameo — which is longer than most of the other villains in the montage — at the top of the film, where he and Spidey trade a couple of lines of dialogue with each other. Spider-Man fans have said for quite some time that if he isn’t going to face Kingpin in the MCU, they should bring in Tombstone. Finally, they have, and they’d be smart to bring him back in the future, especially with an acting titan like Marvin Jones III. With Fisk in jail now, he also may be the only option, at least for the time being. He’s a bit stronger than the other crime lord, as well, with nearly impenetrable skin, making him an extremely difficult foe to face on a physical level. A toe-to-toe confrontation was hinted at in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but if fans and general audiences get lucky enough, they’ll actually get to see a confrontation in the future — so long as they go and greenlight another Spidey movie.
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Yelena Belova
Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) has become a total fan-favorite ever since she was introduced in Black Widow and then became even more of a main character in 2025’s Thunderbolts*. Peter and Yelena are, in some ways, very similar, and a crossover between them was a great idea. While their two interactions in the movie aren’t super long, they have some great interactions, and their dynamic is perfect.
This also really hones in on the fact that Spidey is far more street-level now, with the New Avengers leader considering Peter’s issues as “small potatoes”. It’s also a real treat to see that the young hero still has some connections with the big dogs in The Avengers. Yelena’s two cameos are such a fun time, and not only that, but they also convey some extremely important information within the plot, making them not just moments for a giggle or two, but genuinely integral inclusions.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
- Release Date
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July 31, 2026
- Runtime
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145 Minutes
- Director
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Destin Daniel Cretton
- Writers
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Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
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Spider-Man / Peter Parker
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Taylor Sheridan‘s Lioness has put in a lot of work to make their cast look very different than they do in real life.
Created by Sheridan, the hit Paramount+ series is a spy thriller that follows the leader of a CIA team that enlists female operatives — known as Lionesses — to go undercover in the war on terror.
The first two seasons followed Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as she recruited Cruz (Laysla De Oliveira) and Josie (Genesis Rodriguez) to go undercover. A season 2 mission put the team at risk that nearly ended in a group sacrifice.
Coming off the difficult mission that resulted in several injuries, Joe returned to D.C. and reunited with her husband, Neal (Dave Annable). Season 3 will follow Joe as she balances her personal and professional life.
Lioness is returning for a third season — but is every cast member coming back? Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit Paramount+ series is a spy thriller that follows the leader of a CIA team that enlists female operatives — known as Lionesses — to go undercover in the war on terror. The first two […]
Keep scrolling to see what the stars of Lioness look like in real life:
Zoe Saldana
On screen, Saldaña plays Joe McNamara a.k.a a CIA senior case officer in charge of the Lioness program
Laysla De Oliveira
De Oliveira won Us over as Cruz Manuelos, who is a Force Recon Marine and Lioness operative in the first season. She becomes an U.S. Army Delta Force operator attached to G Squadron and a handler in the second season.
Dave Annable
Saldaña’s onscreen husband is played by Annable. Dr. Neal McNamar is also a pediatric oncology surgeon.
Jill Wagner
Wagner plays Bobby, who is the team leader for the Lioness program’s QRF.
LaMonica Garrett
Garrett, meanwhile, is Tucker and is a QRF member and former U.S. Marine.
James Jordan
Jordan, who has worked with Sheridan in the past, is known as Two Cups.
Austin Hebert
Hébert’s Randy is another member of the QRF.
Jonah Wharton
Rounding out the Lioness program is Tex, who is also part of QRF.
As the man behind Yellowstone and its myriad spinoffs, Taylor Sheridan is one of the most important people at Paramount Network — but the Yellowstone universe is only one part of his empire. While other super-producers — Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes, for example — enlist other writers and directors to work on projects bearing […]
Nicole Kidman
Kidman has played Kaitlyn Meade — a CIA Clandestine Service supervisor and Joe’s boss — since season 1.
Morgan Freeman
Another star-studded addition is Freeman’s Edwin Mullins a.k.a the fictional U.S. Secretary of State.
Thad Luckinbill
Luckinbill has been playing Kyle, who is a CIA senior case officer and Joe’s colleague.
Michael Kelly
After being promoted in season 2, Byron Westfield continued his role on the show as the CIA’s Deputy Director of Operations and Kaitlyn’s boss.
Genesis Rodriguez
Rodriguez is known as Captain Josephina Carrillo, a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk pilot recruited into the Lioness program due to a family connection to the Mexican cartel.
Ian Bohen
Bohen will be introduced in season 3 as Grady. He is described as a U.S. Army Delta Force operator and K9 handler.
With back-to-back blockbusters The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, stars Zendaya and Tom Holland are having a tremendous 2026. This weekend alone, the two movies are powering the domestic box office to a record-breaking $400 million-plus haul combined. Spider-Man: Brand New Day shattered expectations to deliver approximately $350 million in its stateside debut, and nearly $1 billion worldwide. This is the second-biggest opening frame in history, behind Avengers: Endgame‘s $357 million domestic and $1.2 billion worldwide debut in 2019. Zendaya’s 2026 is arguably more successful than Holland’s; she also headlined the final season of HBO’s Euphoria and the sleeper hit film The Drama. She will conclude the year with Dune: Part Three, which will likely emerge as a hit, too.
Zendaya appears in a memorable extended cameo as Athena in Christopher Nolan‘s epic, which opened to universal acclaim two weeks ago. The movie now holds a “Certified Fresh” 94% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 97% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Reinvigorating an ancient adventure with majestic sweep and sterling work by its colossal ensemble, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey imbues myth with primal human feeling.” Headlined by Matt Damon, the movie features Holland Odysseus’ son, Telemachus. The Odyssey‘s sprawling cast also includes Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Robert Pattinson, and others.
Here’s How Much ‘The Odyssey’ Has Grossed at the Global Box Office
After two full weeks of release, The Odyssey has grossed $911 million at the worldwide box office. This puts the epic fantasy adventure ahead of past hits such as Sam Raimi‘s first Spider-Man movie, the very Nolan-esque Mission: Impossible — Fallout, and Nolan’s own sci-fi sensation Inception. Produced on a reported budget of $250 million, The Odyssey is poised to become the filmmaker’s third feature to gross more than $1 billion worldwide, after The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises. In the coming days, the film will surpass the $975 million lifetime haul of Oppenheimer, and will then challenge the records of Nolan’s second and third Batman movies. As things stand, despite the competition posed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey is on track to emerge as Nolan’s highest-grossing hit ever. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 15, 2026
- Runtime
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173 minutes
Roomies, congratulations are in order! Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell are officially husband and wife. The couple celebrated their love with a stunning wedding ceremony that has fans in their feels.
RELATED: Issa Fiancée! Coco Jones & Donovan Mitchell Officially Announce Their Engagement! (EXCLUSIVE DETAILS)
Coco Jones & Donovan Mitchell Seal Their Love In Elegant Wedding Ceremony
According to TMZ, Coco Jones and Donovan Mitchell tied the knot on Saturday, August 1, surrounded by their closest family and friends. The celebration turned into a star-studded affair with Ciara and Russell Wilson, Jaylen Brown, and Bam Adebayo popping out for their special day. Videos circulated online showing the newlyweds in all-white looks, with Coco making her grand entrance into the reception in a stunning white gown and lace veil. Donovan also came through looking sharp in a satin suit, glasses, and fresh white kicks.
The Internet Celebrates Black Love
After The Shade Room dropped the clips of Coco and Donovan, fans immediately flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of folks dropped heart eyes, while others said they’re happy to see their beautiful union.
Instagram user @naildiva95 wrote, “Awww! Congratulations 💝🙏🏾”
Instagram user @naturally.joyyy wrote, “Hey @ciara & @dangerusswilson I see what y’all have done for others 🥹🥹🥹 it’s my turn now 😂”
While Instagram user @ryann41287 wrote, “Don’t play with my black Barbie!!! Congratulations guys 😍”
Then Instagram user @theblacklawyerspodcast wrote, “It’s a flex when your wife is a real singer and can sing back to you at your wedding 😍”
Another Instagram user @msblingmiami wrote, “They walked out to ‘Mo Chicken!’ Yup, they’re going to be together forever! ♥️💍”
Instagram user @bigd0487 wrote, “Smart man, didn’t take bro too long to tie that knot lol.”
Then another Instagram user @bedrockbeauty wrote, “I LOVE LOVE!! The truly look like they married their best friend and I love that for them! 🔥❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @1blondiee wrote, “Black love is so damn beautiful ❤️❤️❤️”
Donovan & Coco’s Engagement Had All The Romantic Vibes
Fans have been waiting patiently to catch a glimpse of Donovan and Coco’s wedding, especially after he popped the question in the most romantic way. In July 2025, video footage showed Donovan getting down on one knee at a beachside house. Shortly after, a photo showed the couple sharing a breathtaking kiss under a beautiful sunset. In an exclusive statement to The Shade Room Teens’ Social Media Content Producer Kai Hughes, Coco’s rep revealed the engagement came after pivotal’s moments for the both of them.
“After an amazing season and a sold-out tour, Donovan Mitchell and Coco Jones took a moment to recharge on vacation — which turned into a beautiful engagement. The couple has been dating for two years and look forward to building a life together.”
RELATED: IKTR! Donovan Mitchell Has The Internet In Its Feels After Lip-Syncing To Coco Jones’ New Song (VIDEO)
What Do You Think Roomies?
Paramount+ isn’t as prolific as competitors Netflix and HBO Max, but it’s quietly one of the best streamers around.
One big reason why is that it’s home to some of Taylor Sheridan‘s biggest shows, like 1923 with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.
One of his most popular shows, the action drama Lioness, returns for a third season, along with stars Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman.
Paramount+ is also adding several classic films, like Risky Business with Tom Cruise and Dead Man Walking with Sean Penn.
Keep reading to find out all of Paramount+’s new movies and shows in August 2026.
August 1
10 Cloverfield Lane
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
As They Made Us
Babel
Basic Instinct
Best in Show
Blade Runner 2049
Body Cam
Brave the Dark
Cloverfield
Clue
Coneheads
Congo
Cop Land
Crawl
Crawlspace
Dead Man Walking
Disturbia
Don Jon
Duplex
Equilibrium
Escape From Alcatraz
For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada
Frankie & Johnny
From Dusk Till Dawn
From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood Money
From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman’s Daughter
Get Hard
Gravity
He’s Just Not That Into You
Hustle & Flow
Indecent Proposal
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
Katy Perry The Movie: Part of Me
Labor Day
Machine Gun Preacher
Million Dollar Baby
My Boss’s Daughter
On the Line
Organ Trail
Overlord
Risky Business
Sabrina
School Ties
Shaft
She’s the Man
Sliver
Some Kind of Wonderful
The Bodyguard
The Doors
The Hangover
The Hangover Part II
The Hangover Part III
The Heartbreak Kid
The Hunted
The Lego Movie
The Lovely Bones
The Perfect Score
The Saint
The Sandlot
The Score
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Time Traveler’s Wife
The Vault
The Yards
Vampire in Brooklyn
Varsity Blues
What Women Want
Where The Wild Things Are
Wild Wild West
You’re Dating a Narcissist!
You’ve Got Mail
August 2
Lioness – Season 3
August 4
Special Ops True – Season 1
Dana White Contender Series – Seasons 1-4
August 5
The Challenge: Cutthroat – Season 42
August 11
Dana White’s Contender Series – Season 10
August 15
Bleed For This
August 19
Average Joe – Season 2
August 22
The Harvest
August 23
The Cured
August 30
Blue Valentine
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