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‘Tracker’ Finally Moves the Needle on the Mystery of Colter Shaw’s Father
Well, folks, for those waiting patiently for Tracker to juggle every one of its plotlines and characters in a single episode this season, “Struck” is here to seal the deal. As Colter Shaw (Justin Hartley) tackles a new case involving a missing husband, he also takes some important steps forward in the investigation into his father, Ashton Shaw (Lee Tergesen), and the strange work he did before his death. Meanwhile, Reenie Greene (Fiona Rene) continues to wrestle with her PTSD, deciding that the best way to move on is with someone else by her side — and it’s not who you think.
“Struck” Begins With Colter Shaw Investigating Two Fathers — His and One Gone Missing
In Buffalo, New York, “Struck” begins with a wounded man, later identified as a local electrician named Finn Helms (Chad Michael Collins), running from an unknown gunman. Falling to the ground, he begs for mercy as he stares down the barrel of a gun. The next day, Colter gets a call from Randy (Chris Lee), who informs him about the job, which was posted almost instantly by Finn’s wife, Grace (Natalie Jane). Only a few hours out, he takes the job then and there, but not before he asks Randy for a favor. After calling around and diving deeper into this “David Pearson” character, Colter learned that his father and Pearson were working for an organization called the Chronos Stasis Institute. He hopes that Randy can track down some intel about the organization — and considering that the show could easily just be called Tracker in reference to Randy’s digital sleuthing, he’s on the case. Upon arriving in Buffalo, Colter meets with Grace, who is eight months pregnant with their baby girl. She insists that Finn would never just leave them and that he was so excited about the baby. After looking around in the nursery, Colter finds a bloody rag in her husband’s jacket pocket.
Deciding that the best move is to visit Finn’s job site, Colter speaks with the supervisor, Kelly (Paul du Toit), who is in the middle of dealing with a younger electrician named Doyle (Sean Savoy). But according to Kelly, he fired Finn two months back for stealing equipment on the job — though Doyle later insists that Finn wasn’t a thief, that he was only borrowing the equipment. It turns out that after he was let go, Finn began taking jobs on an app called Power Up, though that method of employment can be a bit sketchy. Doyle reveals that he heard from Finn the night before when he asked him to help out with a job, but he was too busy and didn’t end up going. He hasn’t heard from Finn since. Tracking Finn’s work van to the job site, he finds two pairs of tools and other equipment left behind. Calling Randy, Colter believes that they were cutting into the fiber to steal information before someone was electrocuted. This is confirmed when Randy hacks into a neighboring security camera to find two guys carrying a body. Randy tracks the truck to another side of the city.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the country, at Reenie’s Denver-based law office, Tracker‘s resident legal counsel receives a visit from Mark (Cesare Scarpone). Now, if you don’t remember Mark but feel like you’re supposed to, that’s because he was introduced earlier this season as Reenie’s random one-night stand in “Eat the Rich.” It’s kind of strange that the show is bringing him back after all this time (especially since he gave Reenie his number way back when), but he explains that he found himself in town, remembered she was from here, and looked her up. When asked if she’s free for dinner, Reenie appears to accept. Back in New York, Colter finds the truck in question in the woods. Hearing something in the distance, he happens upon two men throwing a body into a hole. Confronting them at gunpoint, they reveal that the man they’re burying is not Finn, but rather some “tweaker” who got too high on the job. Apparently, Finn was hired by their boss, Paolo (Robert Daprocida), but after the man in question was electrocuted, he freaked out. Paolo left with Finn to talk him down, but, as Colter notes, he never made it home.
‘Tracker’ Puts Colter Up Against One of His Most Unbalanced Threats Yet
Colter heads downtown to a building owned by Paolo and finds stains of blood outside and the door ajar. Upon entering the warehouse, he finds Paolo, wounded and propped up against some pallets. The ringleader admits to trying to scare Finn before he fought back. He was the one who shot Finn, but Finn wasn’t responsible for his injuries. Just before Paolo was to pull the trigger on Finn, he was hit by a car driven by a woman who he thought was his wife. The problem was that this woman wasn’t pregnant, leading Colter to suspect that Finn may have been having an affair.
As Randy looks into it, he discovers that Finn was hired by a woman named Adelle Mucino (Lyndon Smith) for a job on the Power Up app a few weeks back. Upon some further digging, they learn that Finn had previously met Adelle on a dating app a few years back while he and Grace were on a break. However, once Finn and Grace got back together, he immediately ended things, only for her to take an interest in his life after all this time. Although this goes far beyond a casual interest. Elsewhere, Finn wakes up to Adelle, who has cuffed him to her bed and is holding him captive, believing that they can be together after all.
The film also features ‘Peaky Blinders’ favorite Annabelle Wallis.
That night, Colter breaks into Adelle’s home and takes a look around — and boy, is it frightening. Not only has she drawn up mock wedding invitations for her and Finn, but she has been obsessively writing about him in her journal. On her calendar, Colter discovers that she has been actively tracking his work schedule, and clearly, this has been her plan for quite some time. She’s even cut Grace out of their wedding photos to put herself in her place. So, when Reenie calls and tells Colter that Adelle isn’t who she says she is, we can see what she means. Our favorite rewardist believes that she may have been stalking him for some time, only to intervene the moment she thought he was in danger from Paolo. Finding a luxury home rental brochure, Colter believes that she may have taken him there.
On the other side of town, Finn tries to escape but is caught by Adelle. She recalls their first date and believes that whatever they had was ruined when he went back to Grace. When Adelle slips up and tells Finn that she’s been in his house, things get really weird. But she justifies it by saving his life, believing that they can still start over. When he tells her that he can’t just leave his wife and child, she threatens to cause an “accident” that will get them out of the way, revealing a gun.
Back in Denver, Tracker makes its very best use of Mel Day (Cassady McClincy Zhang) yet, as she oversteps her employer-employee relationship just a bit to try to convince Reenie to meet up with Mark. Mel tells this whole story about how she used to run track in high school, using it to outrun the grief in her life. For a while, it worked, but then she tore her ACL and everything changed. She was forced to actually deal with how she felt. Of course, Reenie sees right through this and notes her, Randy, and Colter’s concern, but believes it’s unwarranted. According to Reenie, it’s her mother and sister who are the “feelers,” and that temperament keeps them from getting things done. On the other hand, she’s like her late father, a “doer.” As she explains, “Someone’s gotta keep the ship running.” Of course, Mel pushes just a little more, and Reenie seems to finally budge.
This Week’s ‘Tracker’ Ends With a New Heading For Colter’s Investigation Into His Father
Meanwhile, Colter arrives at the rental home to find Finn tied to the bed. Unfortunately, Adelle is already on her way to his house to kill Grace and the baby. At her home, the unsuspecting wife answers the door and is deceived by Adelle into thinking that her husband had had an accident. Adelle uses Finn’s bloody clothes to “prove” that she’s telling the truth, and it works. Everything is so urgent that Grace leaves her phone behind. From Colter’s truck, Finn logs into their security camera to see that Adelle has already taken his wife. But hope is not all lost. Colter believes that she would have taken Grace to a place that would mean something significant to her, something that connects her and Finn. With no better lead than the bridge where they were trapped on their first date, Colter and Finn arrive just in time as Adelle marches Grace toward the ledge.
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Colter and Randy together again? How could we refuse?
Colter jumps into the line of fire, and Adelle holds Grace firmly at gunpoint. When Finn arrives to try and convince her to leave his wife and unborn child alone, things only change for Adelle when she sees that the police are on their way. Watching the wheels turning in her head as she climbs on top of the bridge, Colter tries to stop her from ending her life. But before he can convince her otherwise, she steps off the platform. Yet, at the very last second, Colter catches her just in time, pulling her up to face justice for her crimes. Elsewhere, Reenie goes to meet Mark, but instead of starting with dinner, she seduces him to bed. However, unlike their last sexual encounter, it appears that she wants things to go further this time around.
The next day, Colter stops by the Helms household on his way out of town, this time bringing gifts. Following in his father’s footsteps, he gives them a wood-carved owl for the baby, but ultimately refuses to take their money. “I’m just glad everyone’s okay,” he says. Leaving their home, Randy calls Colter with more information about the Chronos Stasis Institute. According to his research, about four months before Ashton Shaw was murdered, he and David Pearson were going up to Alaska on some work-related trip. At the same time, the government was using a subcontractor named TIC to lease a large plot of land up in the Great North. “Thanks, Randy, I know what I have to do,” Colter says as this week’s Tracker comes to a close.
Tracker airs Sundays on CBS and is available the next day for streaming on Paramount+.
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February 11, 2024
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Elwood Reid
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Ben H. Winters, Hilary Weisman Graham
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Justin Hartley
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Pros & Cons
- Every plotline moved forward this week, which is a serious win!
- Adelle Mucino was a solid antagonist who could easily come back
- Mark was so many episodes ago I totally forgot he existed.
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When it comes to spring footwear, we default to sneakers, too. But leave it to Meryl Streep to convince Us to go outside the box. The actress wore a chic, expensive-looking style that puts sporty kicks to shame. Her slip-ons are something between mules, clogs and loafers, combining three sophisticated silhouettes into one epic look.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 star recently stepped out in New York City wearing a green polka dot trench coat, easy-going jeans and an oversized leather tote bag. But the real scene-stealer was her shoe style that left the fashion world buzzing, and Us sprinting to our go-to retailers. These clog-style shoes might be the ‘It’ look for 2026.
The Lucky Brand Louisaa Leather Mules have the same hybrid silhouette Streep threw on in New York. They deliver loafer-meets-mule energy with a modern slingback strap that keeps them secure while walking about town.
We’ve spotted tons of high-fashion looks around New York City, but Jennifer Lawrence‘s latest shoe style is a first! Lawrence stepped out for errands wearing a lightweight sweater, white cargo pants and the most polarizing shoe style to hit the streets this spring. The results are in: this butter-yellow loafer look gets a resounding ‘yes.’ […]
The design details are what really sell these slip-on shoes. The soft leather build, intricate stitching and mini heel has the power to elevate your aesthetic, even when paired with jeans. These head-turning mules are the classy alternative to sneakers we’ve all been waiting for.
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Another big fan shared, “They’re my new favorite casual errand running shoes. I love the loafer look without dealing with the stress of potentially causing blisters. I love that I can slip them on with any socks.” The reviewer even said they will “probably get these in another color.”
The chic leather slip-ons do what sneakers can’t. They make outfits appear effortlessly put together and pair beautifully with everything you already own. Jeans, trousers, dresses — you name it. You’ll wear these now-trending shoes from brunch to the boardroom. Snag the Streep-approved look and thank Us later!
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In the latest issue of Us Weekly, our Hot Stuff roundup spotlights an exciting partnership between Khloé Kardashian and It’s A 10 Haircare, fashion finds perfect for Mother’s Day gifting plus beauty launches that will leave your skin soft, smooth and glowing.
Volition Beauty’s Greek Goddess Glow Drops (a go-to for HGTV star Alison Victoria) are a makeup bag must-have for achieving a luminous, hydrated complexion. This face serum — which can be mixed in with your favorite foundation or applied alone to your face or décolletage for added radiance — is packed with powerhouse skincare ingredients, including skin-plumping peptides, texture-improving resveratrol and moisture-boosting hyaluronic acid.
On the fashion front, Patricia Nash Designs impressed Us with a spring- and summer-ready crossbody bag that doubles as a thoughtful gift for your No. 1 supporter this Mother’s Day — or a chic way to treat yourself.
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By day, he’s a crime consultant. By night, he’s the Devil. Loosely based on the DC Comics character of the same name, Lucifer took both network and streaming by storm with its anti-hero, Lucifer Morningstar (Tom Ellis). True to his biblical origins, Lucifer is tasked with punishing the morally corrupt for eternity. However, he grows tired of working for God — and of being barred from Heaven. Like the rebel he is, he packs his bags and heads to Earth in search of freedom. Of course, it’s not that simple, and his story spirals out into six dramatic seasons, but what happened behind the scenes is somehow even more dramatic. Lucifer nearly faced cancellation during the show’s major climaxes, only to be saved by divine intervention, a.k.a. the show’s devoted fans.
What Is ‘Lucifer’ About?
Serving as a more urban fantasy–leaning take on the original DC Comics character, Lucifer follows Lucifer Morningstar, who is furious after being cast out of Heaven by God and condemned to punish sinners forever. Determined to rebel against his father, the Devil packs his bags and builds a new life in the City of Angels: Los Angeles. When he’s not busy bringing women back to his flashy penthouse or drinking copious amounts of alcohol, he runs his exclusive nightclub, Lux. However, everything changes when someone is shot outside his club, leading him to cross paths with Detective Chloe Decker (Lauren German).
After being the first to discover a dead body outside his club — and determined to clear his name — Lucifer accompanies Detective Decker on her investigation. What she doesn’t realize is that he possesses powers that can expedite her work. Although Lucifer is ultimately proven innocent, the experience gives him a new sense of purpose on Earth: becoming a crime consultant. Decker is understandably hesitant to have someone like him on the team, but Lucifer quickly proves he has a knack for getting to the bottom of cases. Meanwhile, back in Heaven, those watching from the clouds are far from pleased with his new career.
‘Lucifer’ Puts a Supernatural Spin on the Crime Thriller Genre
Lucifer keeps things both fresh and familiar. Each episode follows a new criminal investigation somewhere in Los Angeles, reminiscent of more recent procedurals like High Potential. Although they make an effective team, Lucifer and Decker are constantly at odds, largely due to Lucifer’s immaturity clashing with Decker’s sternness. However, for all of Lucifer’s unseriousness, the devil proves to be exceptionally skilled at his “crime consulting” job — mainly because his powers allow him to draw out people’s deepest desires, something Decker remains completely unaware of. At the same time, his life becomes increasingly complicated as he’s persistently hounded by celestial beings in human form, ranging from his angelic brother, Amenadiel (D. B. Woodside), to biblical figures like Cain (Tom Welling) and Eve (Invar Lavi).
However, somewhere around the midpoint of all six seasons of Lucifer, things get incredibly heavy. What initially starts as Lucifer’s “passion project” becomes complicated, as eternal forces threaten to take away the life he has built on Earth — and the people he has come to care about. The moment those same forces begin manifesting in murders, putting the civilians of Los Angeles at risk, Lucifer stops messing around. This shift is what makes the show worth watching. In angelic lore, celestial beings are emotionally detached and objective towards mortals. Yet in the series, the Devil himself proves to be, ironically, the most human.
Fans Saved ‘Lucifer’ from Impending Cancellation
Despite its strong popularity, Lucifer nearly met an abrupt end in 2018 when Fox cancelled the show following its Season 3 cliffhanger finale. The decision was largely attributed to declining viewership: while Season 1 averaged 7.17 million viewers, Season 3 dropped to around 4.16 million. Co-showrunner Joe Henderson said the cancellation came as a complete surprise, especially since the finale was intentionally written as a cliffhanger under the assumption the network wouldn’t pull the plug. Notably, Lucifer was cancelled in the same month as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, another Fox staple.
As the producers process the loss, fans refused to accept it, launching the #SaveLucifer campaign with viral hashtags, petitions, and lobbying efforts aimed at streaming platforms. Fortunately, Netflix stepped in and revived Lucifer for Season 4, eventually carrying it through its series finale in Season 6. The save was worth the risk. By the time Lucifer reached the second half of Season 5 on Netflix, it had garnered 1.8 billion viewing minutes. The campaign is a strong example of how accessible social media is for fans to advocate for their favorite shows — especially in today’s era, where many series are canceled too quickly to fully grow an audience. More importantly, it proves that Lucifer was simply too good to let go.
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2016 – 2021
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FOX, Netflix
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Nathan Hope, Eagle Egilsson, Louis Shaw Milito, Sherwin Shilati, Claudia Yarmy, Greg Beeman, Tara Nicole Weyr, Lisa Demaine, Richard Speight Jr., Kevin Alejandro, Viet Nguyen, Alrick Riley, Eduardo Sánchez, Sam Hill, Mairzee Almas, Ben Hernandez Bray, Brad Tanenbaum, D.B. Woodside, David Frazee, David Paymer, Eriq La Salle, Hanelle M. Culpepper, Mark Tonderai, Matt Earl Beesley
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Jen Graham Imada, David McMillan
Former New York City mayor and President Donald Trump supporter Rudy Giuliani is reportedly in critical condition at an unnamed Florida hospital.
“Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he’s fighting with that same level of strength as we speak,” the politician’s spokesperson, Ted Goodman, told multiple outlets, including The New York Times, on Sunday, May 3.
While the former mayor’s spokesperson declined to specify which Florida hospital Giuliani, 81, is reportedly being treated at, he did tell the newspaper of record that those who care for Giuliani are asking for people to “join us in prayer.”
On Sunday, Fox News reported that while Giuliani is in critical condition he is also “stable.”
Harvey Weinstein was hospitalized again and underwent heart surgery. The disgraced media mogul, 72, was taken to Bellevue Hospital in New York on the evening of Sunday, September 8, and had emergency heart surgery the next day. Weinstein’s representative Craig Rothfeld confirmed to Us Weekly on Monday, September 9, that Weinstein was “rushed” to the […]
Per The New York Times, it is unclear how long Giuliani has reportedly been hospitalized and what health condition or conditions he is currently facing. This is not the first time, however, the polarizing political figure has faced health issues.
In September 2025, Giuliani was injured after he was involved in a car accident in New Hampshire.
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The former mayor was the reported passenger in a Ford Bronco when the vehicle was struck from behind in Manchester, according to local police who spoke to various publications at the time.
“[Giuliani] was diagnosed with a fracture thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg,” the politician’s security guard, Michael Ragusa, said in a statement shortly after the incident, per the BBC.
The incident occurred shortly after Giuliani was said to have assisted an alleged, unknown victim of domestic violence, who his security guard claimed flagged him down while walking alongside the road.
“Mayor Giuliani immediately rendered assistance and contacted 911,” Ragusa claimed at the time. Later, local New Hampshire police confirmed officers were investigating a reported domestic violence incident in the area at the time of the crash.
“As a result of the collision, both vehicles went into the median and were heavily damaged,” police further added. No charges were filed after authorities investigated the nature of the crash.
Tiger Woods appeared to call President Donald Trump from the scene of his car crash on March 27, per police bodycam footage obtained by TMZ on Thursday, April 2. Woods, 50, can be seen telling a police officer, “I was just talking to the president” from the site of the accident in Jupiter Island, Florida. […]
Giuliani, who was elected mayor of New York City in 1993, became a household name after the deadly terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. He was soon known as “America’s Mayor,” credited for helping both the city and the country heal from the devastation.
His political stock plummeted, however, after he became a staunch supporter of Trump, 79, claiming that former President Joe Biden’s 2020 presidential election victory was “rigged.” Giuliani reached a $148 million settlement with two former election workers who successfully sued the former mayor for defamation over his false election fraud claims.
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With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, This Free Survival Thriller Will Leave You Chilled to the Bone
Survival thrillers set in vast, isolated places aren’t anything new. We usually follow solo survivors who battle against the elements of the unique biome they are stranded in while also often being threatened by another entity. But French director Sébastien Drouin‘s Cold Meat sets off on its own rugged path in the first act, which renders it a fresh take on the genre — fresh and chilly. Set in the Colorado Rockies during an all-consuming blizzard, the film meticulously crafts a deep chill that creeps into our bones, not only because of the cold, but because of the two survivors who are forced to work together despite the fact that one has abducted the other. From the unexpected twists in its premise to the ever-changing dynamics between the two leads, Cold Meat weaves subversion into each of its elements, while battering us with the pitiless, icy fringes of morality. And now it is free to watch on YouTube.
‘Cold Meat’ Is a Subversive Survival Thriller
Opening up with a cozy diner scene, Allen Leech’s David seems like an ordinary albeit brave chap who good-heartedly intervenes in an altercation between Nina Bergman’s Ana and her violent ex-husband Vincent (Yan Tual). Opting for words rather than violence, he threatens to pursue a lawsuit against him to ensure he will not get custody of his daughter. Leech’s performance is graced with simplicity and a calm demeanor, as he reasonably talks to the menacing man but has a steely backbone we immediately admire. Once the ex-husband leaves, Bergman plays the relieved yet shaky Ana and also deftly garners our sympathy — it is a sharp and effective way to draw us into these characters.
Later, when the redneck ex decides to try and ram David down during a snowstorm on the highway, we think we know where the plot is going until it pulls the rug out from under us. We are thrown into the wilderness alongside two characters, one of whom has just been kidnapped by the other, yet both are trapped in the car with the raging icy winds outside. The plot continues in this same subversive manner, as their cat-and-mouse game of survival against each other and the elements concoct an enticing relationship. Cold Meat then further stuns us with its third act, wafting over an effortless supernatural twist that fits in seamlessly with the surreal white landscapes and haunting howls of the blizzard.
The Kidnapper and Their Victim Survive Together in ‘Cold Meat’
Cold Meat doesn’t only subvert the genre conventions of a typically solo survival thriller, but is also subversive in the way it presents the strange dynamic between captor and captive. The two are instinctively against each other, but have the overarching issue of survival to confront at the same time. Trapped in the car with limited heat, water and food, hypothermia becomes the most pressing issue, leading to a distinctly uncomfortable scene of them reluctantly yet greedily feeding off each other’s body warmth. This scene essentially encapsulates their symbiotic yet conflicting relationship, keeping us hooked on their unwilling reliance on each other while anticipating the twist of the knife at any second.
With nothing to do except wait out the storm, it tentatively becomes a two-people-in-a-room-talking kind of film as they hash out their differences, taking turns overpowering and threatening each other while meditating on the value of life. Much of the camerawork is restricted to the confines of the car, entrapping us in the setting and the equally claustrophobic relationship, starkly contrasting the deadly expanse outside. With close-ups of mouths moving and eyes darting, there is an inescapable quality to the corruption that shrouds them, especially as the kidnapper begins recounting tales of his previous victims. As such, the actors’ micro-expressions really come into play here, as each movement conveys some capacity for frustration, fear or loathing.
‘Cold Meat’ Explores Crossing Moral Lines to Survive
Their interactions lead into commentary about crossing lines of morality. It’s most obviously seen in the serial kidnapper’s and killer’s nostalgic musings on his past victims, particularly his first one, where he made “many mistakes.” But this also provides a point of contrast, where the captive slowly begins closing the distance, being pushed to extremes to survive. As the peril of the supernatural entity derived from the local legend forewarned by the narrator in the opening sequence increases, the necessity for extreme measures also becomes more demanding. Even the “evil” kidnapper who relishes crossing moral boundaries has never really had the same threat held against him, making his actions under that pressure gripping to watch.
As the title suggests, the two leads slowly devolve into Cold Meat, stripping away what makes them intrinsically human and turning them into fodder for the third act, simply capable of terror and nothing more. Flipping our expectations multiple times throughout the film, Cold Meat is certainly not like any survival thriller you have seen. The lines of humanity become murky in more ways than one, all through a compelling central relationship that is as vividly chilling and sharp as the ice around them.
Cold Meat
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February 23, 2024
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89 minutes
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Sébastien Drouin
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Andrew Desmond
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Former Boy Meets World producer David Kendall has died. He was 68.
“To say that David Kendall was instrumental in the creation of Boy Meets World would be an understatement,” a statement shared via the official “Pod Meets World” Instagram account read on Saturday, May 2. “He directed, wrote and executive produced our show, but also helped mold some of TV’s most memorable sitcoms, from Growing Pains to Hannah Montana.”
The statement noted that Kendall helped “develop” the “young creative voices” of the “Pod Meets World” cohosts Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong, both as a co-worker and later as a mentor, while also working with stars like Austin Butler, Zendaya, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas brothers “in the early stages of their careers.”
“We are devastated to lose such an important person in our lives, both professionally and personally,” the statement read. “We all kept in touch with David over the past 30 years, and are honored that we were able to share his incredible personality with our ‘Pod Meets World’ listeners. We have lost a vital piece of our family — but we ask that the next time you watch the show, especially Seasons 2 & 3 (when he served as Showrunner), you think of our beloved Kendall.”
Boy Meets World became a family sitcom phenomenon during its seven-season run on ABC from 1993 to 2000. Created by Michael Jacobs, the show followed the life and life lessons of Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) from home with parents Alan (William Russ) and mother Amy (Betsy Randle) to school with neighbor and forever-teacher George Feeny […]
The post, which included a photo of Kendall smiling, concluded, “We love you, David. Rest in peace. No notes.”
A cause of death was yet to be publicly shared at the time of publication. Users paid tribute to Kendall in the comments section of the post.
“Oh my gosh guys…I’m so sorry to hear of this loss. I’m so happy you got to have him on the show and be able to keep in contact over the years with him,” one user wrote, while another added, “Hearing you talk of him and seeing his impact on the episodes he directed, it makes this loss feel more personal to me. Condolences to everyone who actually worked with him.”
A third wrote, “Thank you, @podmeetsworldshow, for putting a spotlight on the many other wonderful and talented people who make BMW possible. Such a pleasure to feel like we knew a piece of him. We’re so sorry for your loss – thank you for sharing him with us. 💔.”
The Boy Meets World cast found their respective matches after appearing in the hit sitcom. William Daniels, who took on the role of Mr. Feeny, set an example of a lasting Hollywood romance when he married Bonnie Bartlett in 1951. After meeting as students at Northwestern University, the couple took the next step and eventually […]
Kendall joined Boy Meets World as an executive producer in season 2, a role which he held until the 2000 series finale. After writing an episode of Boy Meets World in 1994, Kendall directed 13 episodes of the series from 1995 to 1999.
Boy Meets World centered around Cory Matthews (Ben Savage) navigating adulthood while crossing paths with older brother Eric (Friedle), best friend Shawn Hunter (Strong), love interest Topanga Lawrence (Fishel) and more.
Princess Eugenie took to social media to celebrate husband Jack Brooksbank’s 40th birthday, sharing rare photos of her family amid her father, former Prince Andrew’s, scandal related to his relationship with the late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
“Happy 40th my love,” the royal, 36, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Sunday, May 3, over a photo of her other half laying out on a nondescript beach. In a subsequent photo, she shared a snap of her husband playing with one of the pair’s two sons. (Princess Eugenie and Brooksbank, 40, share sons August Philip and Ernest George.)
Princess Eugenie then shared a throwback pic of the pair, featuring Brooksbank wearing a sombrero.
“Here’s to another 16… xx,” she wrote over the image, followed by “xx” over a more recent photo of the happy couple at a beach.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor‘s daughter Princess Eugenie made her first public appearance following her father’s arrest. Eugenie, 35, stepped out for coffee with husband Jack Brooksbank in London on Tuesday, February 24, according to photos obtained by People. She kept a low profile in a T-shirt, leggings, jacket, sneakers and a baseball cap. While spotted out and […]
The royal’s post comes as her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been embattled in a scandal related to his former relationship with Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial in New York City on child sex trafficking charges.
After the former prince was accused of sexually assaulting Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre when she was a minor, was heavily featured in the so-called Epstein files recently released by the U.S. Justice Department and accused of misconduct while in office, his brother, King Charles, announced he was beginning the formal process of stripping his brother of his royal titles. (Giuffre died by suicide in April 2025 at age 41. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied the claims against him, settling a sexual assault lawsuit out of court with Giuffre prior to her untimely death.)
“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” a statement shared with Us Weekly from the royal read in October 2025. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”
In February of this year, the disgraced royal was arrested on his 66th birthday on charges he allegedly shared classified information with Epstein during his time in office. The United Kingdom’s Thames Valley Police confirmed they had “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.” King Charles later confirmed the man was his brother via a public statement.
“I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office,” he said according to the statement obtained by Us read at the time. “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and cooperation.”
When the scandal hit one of many fever pitches in 2019, Us learned that Princess Eugenie and her sister, Princess Beatrice, were being supported — and distracted — by their respective spouses. (Former Prince Andrew shares Beatrice and Eugenie with his ex wife, Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson.)
Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton are addressing the revelations related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein as more documents are uncovered. “I can confirm The Prince and Princess have been deeply concerned by the continuing revelations. Their thoughts remain focused on the victims,” a spokesperson for the couple said on Monday, February 9, as […]
“Eugenie’s husband and Beatrice’s [husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi] are standing by them and are doing everything they can to distract the girls from the situation and calm them down,” a source told Us at the time. “There have been scandals surrounding Andrew and Sarah Ferguson in the past, and while this is the worst yet, they know that marrying into the royal family comes with its ups and downs.”
During his recent visit to the United States and historic Congressional address, King Charles declined to mention Epstein, the Epstein files or acknowledge the disgraced billionaire’s many victims.
Shawn Johnson is giving fans a glimpse into her and Andrew East’s eldest son Jett’s passion with dirt biking — even if it’s aging her far quicker than she’d like.
“I just lost 3 years of my life watching Jett ride a real track for the first time. Thank you to @fastfarmsmx for the INSANE amount of guidance and grace you gave us! We were a literal circus out there doing everything wrong we possible could hahaha and still left with Jett saying, ‘I want to do that forever and ever,’” Johnson, 34, wrote via her Instagram Story on Sunday, May 3.
She continued, “Also, to every single parent and person out there that helped us … Thank you! The community was unmatched! We have no idea what we are doing haha just trying to help this little man live out a dream.”
Alongside the message, Johnson shared an image of Jett standing in the back of a pick up truck while looking at a miniature dirt bike. In a separate Instagram Story, Johnson uploaded a video of the track.
Shawn Johnson East became a parent in November 2019 and has been sharing sweet family photos ever since. The Olympian wed Andrew East in April 2016 in Tennessee, and they announced the following year that they had suffered a miscarriage. They announced their rainbow baby’s conception in April 2019. “You are our everything,” Johnson captioned […]
“First got at it. What you didn’t see … 1: First 30 seconds … We accidentally sent Jett out on the track with the big bikes. Not kids. EVERYONE panicked. 2: Second attempt … in the right group … Jett goes over his handle bars and gets pinned by bike,” she wrote.
She continued, “3: Next attempt … Andrew is now following on an E bike. Jett gets going the WRONG direction on a LIVE track. Andrew goes after him. Fast. Andrew falls. Jett falls. Parents everywhere panicking trying to help. 4: Jett and Andrew both get struck in the mud. Need help to get out. Lawwwwwwwdddd.”
Johnson noted in a separate video that her and East’s son rode a bike without training wheels when he was 1 year old and has had an electric bike that he was “fluent” at riding. She explained that Jett has since had a few birthday parties at various BMX tracks. (Johnson and East are also parents to daughter Drew and son Bear, whom they welcomed in 2019 and 2023, respectively.)
“Now, you guys are like, ‘This is too much. It’s too soon.’ Guys, if athletics has taught us anything, it’s how to gauge when your kid is ready — or when a kid is ready — for the next step. He’s surpassing the milestones and bars that we are putting and implementing for him,” she said, defending her decision to allow her son to pursue motocross sports.
After a girls night, Shawn Johnson ended her evening in the emergency room with her 2-year-old son Jett. “Well… Not the night we had envisioned ha but we are doing good. Going to have a good little scar from our stitches tonight. Got our eyebrow good,” Johnson, 32, wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, […]
Johnson explained that she had a passion for riding when she was a child, noting that Jett’s timing is not “abnormal” for a child to begin racing.
“Today, on the other hand, was just a little bit of a crazy start because we just got thrown in. And that’s how you do it. Trial by fire, pretty much,” she said, adding that Jett has “all the precautionary stuff” and is “very good” at riding. “He’s just never been on a track before.”
Johnson gushed that Jett did a “phenomenal job” racing, but noted that he gave “his mom a heart attack.” As Johnson’s daughter entered the video, the Olympian asked whether she would be interested in racing like her brother. “No,” Drew replied.
“Let me just say, something that Andrew and I both value as parents is they write a lot of rule books about when your kid is this age, then they can start doing X, Y and Z. Because of our athletic background, we don’t believe in that. We believe that the kid drives it. If the kid is ready, the kid is ready. Some of them move slower, some of them move faster,” she explained. “So with Jett, it’s truly been, he’s been setting the bar. He gets fluent in something, we move onto the next thing.”
Johnson shared that it “all makes [her] nervous” with Jett.
“It doesn’t make sense, his age with the dirt bike and everything, but yet he’s fluent at it and he’s good at it,” she said. “And I really think it was a little treasure put in his little body.”
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If gingham represented one season, it would be spring. It’s only appropriate that the pretty print makes its way into your wardrobe this time of year. From easy-going tops and bottoms to relaxed sundresses and matching sets, the classic checkered pattern adds a lovely feminine touch to an otherwise simple look.
The tablecloth-like pattern (we mean that in the best way possible!) comes in a range of neutral and colorful pastel options, making it ideal for spring. To get you started on some stylish picks, we rounded up 21 warm-weather options on Amazon that give you a fun, elevated appearance for baby showers, outdoor brunches and everything in between. So step outside of your comfort zone and try one of these trendy picks below that start as low as $13.
21 Gingham Clothing Finds on Amazon
Dresses
1. Our Favorite: This gingham maxi dress has a ruffled neckline that continues to the straps. Made of 100% cotton, this option has an elastic bodice to fit your bust nicely.
2. Short and Sweet: With three-quarter sleeves and a not-too-short length, this button-up, tiered dress is a throw-on-and-go option. You just have to decide which of the five colors to go with.
3. Must-Have Midi: It’s all about the waist on this A-line midi dress. The smocked feature cinches you in to give your body some serious shape.
4. Perfectly Puffed: This will be your go-to dress for bridal and baby showers, as the puffed, ruffled short sleeves are absolutely darling. This square-neck midi comes in neutrals and fun hues to really make a statement.
5. Timeless Tiers: With a modest neckline, this sleeveless midi dress is super elegant. The A-line silhouette skims your curves for a flattering fit on everyone.
6. Collared Candidate: Throw on your favorite flats, sneakers or sandals, and that’s all you need to complete this short-sleeve midi dress look. The collar, buttons and waist tie are thoughtful details to elevate it.
You’ve booked the trip, blocked the calendar and now you’re staring at a closet full of clothes that feel wrong for poolside lunches and sunset dinners. The pieces from a few seasons back don’t quite fit the vibe, but you’re not about to drop a paycheck on a vacation wardrobe you’ll wear for one week. […]
Tops
7. Our Favorite: There’s so much to love about this flowy short-sleeve top, but the kicker is that it starts at just $15. The square neckline is more unique, so you probably don’t have a shirt like it.
8. Sleeveless Selection: For warmer days, this collared sleeveless shirt will be your go-to. The top has a longer length, but it’s easy enough to tuck in for a more refined look.
9. Buttoned Babe: Your typical button-up top just got more fun with this gingham long-sleeve shirt. You can even style it under a cardigan or blazer for the office.
10. Real Ruffles: It doesn’t get much cuter than this sleeveless smocked top that flares at the bottom. The ruffled straps and square neckline are just the cherry on top.
11. Pretty Peplum: A flowy peplum top is super comfortable for the spring and summer. It’s made of 100% cotton, too, so it’s soft and breathable.
Bottoms
12. Our Favorite: No, these aren’t pajama pants, but they can be your new favorite loungewear. These high-waisted gingham pants have a thick elastic waistband for serious comfort.
13. Modest Maxi: Pair this flowy maxi skirt with a tight top for an attractive balance. Amazon shoppers are very happy with the thick, comfortable material.
14. Stylish Shorts: These gingham pull-on shorts are easy to throw on and head out the door. They’re made of 100% cotton and have front pockets, so what’s not to like?
15. Lounge-Worthy: We really like the fit of these cropped gingham pants, as they look less loungewear like. The straight-leg silhouette makes them super versatile, though.
16. Comfortable Capris: These $20 capri pants are just what springtime calls for. The high, drawstring waist is bound to give you a flattering fit.
Matching Sets
17. Our Favorite: If you like ruffle detailing, this long-sleeve top and shorts set will win you over. The fit is super flowy and lightweight, so you won’t get overheated during the warmer months.
18. Flowy Find: For a more casual shorts set, the crewneck top is simple yet flowy. Still, the scallop detail at the hems makes them look more complete.
19. Cropped Cutie: You’ll be the ultimate cool girl in this cropped tank and pants set. The cotton and linen pieces make getting dressed in the morning a breeze.
20. Skirt Set: We can’t get over this 100% cotton set that features a button-up design, collared shirt and skirt. Better yet, each piece is easy enough to pair with others in your closet.
21. Bowed Beauty: Wear it as a swimsuit cover-up or out to lunch, this two-piece set is flowy and fun. The top closes via two ties you can make into bows for an adorable touch.
For fantasy fans, the news that Prime Video’s The Wheel of Time was cancelled after just three seasons was a bitter blow — and now, a whole year later, that loss still stings. The series had only begun to scratch the surface of Robert Jordan’s sprawling saga, and its abrupt end left audiences without one of the genre’s rare large-scale TV adaptations. If you’re still looking to scratch that itch and fill that sweeping fantasy void, though, there’s an underrated series that might just surprise you. It’s bloody, trippy, and bold enough to stand apart from the crowd — and it also boasts a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
That show is Britannia. First debuting in 2018 on Sky Atlantic before later making its way to Prime Video, Britannia is unlike any other fantasy drama on television. It’s a sprawling epic that mixes brutal history with myth and mysticism, anchored by an ensemble of emotionally complex characters all searching for something — power, survival, faith, or redemption. The result is a series that feels both vast in scope and deeply personal, blending brutal battles with hallucinatory visions to create a fantasy world that’s as strange as it is compelling.
What Is ‘Britannia’ About?
On the surface, Britannia begins as a historical drama. Set in 43 A.D., it follows the Roman Empire’s invasion of the British Isles, but what could have been a straightforward war story quickly unravels into something stranger. The Celtic tribes, led by figures like Princess Kerra (Kelly Reilly), torn between family and survival, and Queen Antedia (Zoë Wanamaker), a ruthless rival with ambitions of her own, must decide whether to unite against the Romans. Across the battlefield looms General Aulus Plautius (David Morrissey), a calculating commander whose obsession with conquest hints at motives beyond simple empire-building.
At the heart of the series is Cait (Eleanor Worthington-Cox), a young girl who survives a Roman raid and reluctantly falls under the guidance of the Druids. Through her, audiences witness both the brutality of occupation and the disorienting pull of prophecy. While the world around her is gruesome and otherworldly, Cait’s arc is a coming-of-age story at its core, giving the series an emotional anchor as she struggles toward an uncertain destiny.
The Druids are what give Britannia its wild reputation. Characters like Veran, played with a spectacularly eerie and unrecognizable intensity by Mackenzie Crook, make their rituals feel like fever dreams. Unlike the rule-bound magic systems of shows like The Wheel of Time, the Druids’ power is chaotic and deliberately terrifying. The show never fully explains the source of their power, which only heightens their mystique and the surrounding danger.
Similar to shows like The Wheel of Time and even Game of Thrones, the series juggles sprawling factions and competing agendas, but it handles that scope in a uniquely surreal way. Created by brothers Jez Butterworth and Tom Butterworth, Britannia thrives precisely because it doesn’t try to be the next Game of Thrones. Instead, it embraces the strange, blending raw history with pagan mysticism and psychedelic horror to create a fantasy epic that’s as unsettling as it is compelling. And while its world is strange and unpredictable, what keeps it grounded is the ensemble cast, whose performances ensure the chaos always feels human.
Like ‘The Wheel of Time’, ‘Britannia’ is Led By a Stellar Ensemble Cast
As trippy and surreal as Britannia often becomes, its cast keeps the story firmly grounded. David Morrissey brings gravitas to General Aulus Plautius, never playing him as a one-note villain. Instead, he’s a manipulative strategist whose hunger for power is complicated by his unsettling connection to the Druids, making him both terrifying and strangely charismatic. Mackenzie Crook is equally unforgettable, channeling the show’s eerie energy and eventually taking on dual roles as two of its most disturbing Druids. And Kelly Reilly, before she became a household name in Yellowstone, delivers a fiery, vulnerable turn as Princess Kerra, embodying both the fierce determination of a leader and the emotional depth of someone caught between protecting her people and obeying her family.
Later seasons deepen the ensemble further with the addition of the incredible Sophie Okonedo, who Wheel of Time fans know as the Amyrlin Seat, Siuan Sanche. In Britannia, she channels that same commanding presence into Hemple, a high priestess with a hypnotic aura and a chilling hunger for power. Okonedo layers authority with nuance, enriching the show’s expanding mythology and raising the stakes with every scene she’s in. If you’re captivated by Okonedo’s performance in The Wheel of Time, her turn in Britannia is another must-see showcase of her talent.
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Together, this ensemble prevents Britannia from feeling like just a surreal experiment. For all its surrealism, the show never loses sight of the fact that fantasy is at its best when it’s grounded in people struggling to survive extraordinary circumstances. That balance is what makes Britannia stand out, and why it deserves to be remembered as one of the boldest, most unconventional shows in modern fantasy television. If you’re a fan of The Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones, or any fantasy series that mixes high-stakes drama with supernatural intrigue, the three seasons of Britannia should be at the top of your watch list.
Britannia is now available to stream on Prime Video.
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