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“Wings” star Amy Yasbeck doesn't believe in closure following death of husband John Ritter: 'It's always gonna be there'
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Ritter died in 2003; his wife has never stopped missing him.
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For the past four decades, dramas about the struggles of surviving the inner city have done more than launch prolific careers. They give force to people of color often overlooked in the media at large. The initial renaissance of urban dramas sparked by the groundbreaking impact of Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing opened the door for filmmakers to tell hard-hitting stories, including politically charged tales, crime stories ripped from the headlines, and powerful biopics.
The following list ranks the ten best urban dramas within the last 37 years. Though there are plenty of cult classics that are worthy of being part of this list, the ones highlighted here made the most cultural impact on cinema and around the world. More than stories driven by tragedy and working-class struggles, these films made a loud and clear statement.
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‘Bulworth’ (1998)
While Warren Beatty’s Bulworth satirizes American politics, the ridiculous premise is undercut with biting commentary about social inequality. The actor/director plays a corrupted US Senator from California, frustrated with politics to the point of arranging his own assassination. With nothing to lose, Bulworth turns his re-election campaign into a hip-hop-driven crusade to speak the truth about systemic racism while developing deep feelings for a young activist (Halle Berry).
Because of its culture-shock elements and truth-telling themes, Bulworth makes this list despite being marketed as a comedy because of how it contends with politics. Much of the star’s comedically candid performance, especially during the senator’s TV interview scene, is driven by the need to expose the hypocrisy of the political parties. Politicians like to talk about changing the fortunes of struggling Black families, but never propose concrete steps to make a change. Even at its most absurd, Bulworth manages to poke at politicians who forget what matters most: their voters.
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‘Juice’ (1992)
The Harlem-set drama marking the directorial debut of Spike Lee’s frequent cinematographer, Ernest Dickerson, did not follow the more mellow dramatic route of earlier urban films. The story follows four teenage friends fed up with gang threats and police harassment when they turn to crime. During a convenience store robbery, the most daring of the group, Bishop (Tupac Shakur), ends up killing the owner, which puts him at odds with the others, including aspiring DJ Q (Omar Epps).
Social commentary takes a backseat to this cold, gritty character study of the impact street violence has on impressionable youth. The late Shakur’s first leading role in a major motion picture is one of the most haunting portrayals of teenage youth in the ‘90s, living in street life and ultimately destroyed by it. Dickerson’s kinetic cinematography, with a tone restraining anything remotely sentimental, makes Juice a genre-defining drama of the era.
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‘Dead Presidents’ (1995)
The Hughes Brothers’ sophomore effort took a different angle on domestic life for veterans coming home from the Vietnam War. Marine combat veteran Anthony Curtis (Larenz Tate) returns to his Bronx neighborhood in 1973, suffering from PTSD and witnessing the hardships of his fellow men. Struggling to make ends meet, Anthony turns to the militant group called “Nat Turner Cadre” to execute an armored car heist.
Connecting the war with the plight of Black veterans, Dead Presidents was unique for expanding urban dramas outside the domestic front. Critics, including Roger Ebert, were divided on the film for its expansive storytelling, holding a 49% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Its moderate success at the box office helped to launch the careers of Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodriguez, and Terrence Howard.
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‘American Gangster’ (2007)
Ridley Scott’s epic crime drama put a human face on the heroin epidemic of the ‘70s. American Gangster is based on the true story of notorious Harlem kingpin Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), who defied his rivals to build a criminal enterprise through exporting heroin from Vietnam. His rise to power makes him a target of multiple enemies, including the Italian mafia, a corrupt cop (Josh Brolin), and a New Jersey detective (Russell Crowe) who eventually brings down the operation.
As vast as the dramatic scale is, American Gangster examines the human side of Lucas in a compelling way through Washington’s performance. Unlike his competitors, Lucas used his drug money to improve the lives of his family members, including his mother (Ruby Dee). But the film does not allow the audience to forget that the gangster’s good deeds come at the expense of poisoning the Black community. The blurred lines of the narrative made American Gangster stand out from mob movies like The Godfather and Scarface.
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ (2015)
The biopic about the formation of the hip-hop group N.W.A. landed in theaters with just as much of a fire as the group’s first album. The F. Gary Gray film recounted the group’s early rise from the streets of Compton to a lightning rod in the music scene. Along the way, they not only clash with the establishment through their music but also with each other as money and loyalty fracture their bond.
Straight Outta Compton reframed hip-hop history for mainstream audiences, positioning West Coast gangsta rap as socio-political messaging rather than glorifying gang violence for profit. Its police brutality depictions echoed contemporary headlines, bridging generational activism. Commercially successful yet culturally charged, it proved urban music stories could command blockbuster scale without diluting political edge.
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‘New Jack City’ (1991)
A pioneer in the hood movie genre of the ‘90s, New Jack City took the Warner Bros.-produced gangster pictures of the ‘30s and modernized them for urban audiences. The film follows drug lord Nino Brown (Wesley Snipes) and the Cash Money Brothers (CMB) as they take over Harlem with their crack cocaine operations. As Brown rises in power, the NYPD puts pressure on Det. Stone (Mario Van Peebles) to break up CMB and their crack house establishment. Stone enlists a pair of “New Jack” undercover detectives, Scotty Appleton (Ice-T) and Nick Peretti (Judd Nelson), to infiltrate the operation and bring it down from the inside.
Director Peebles changed the perception of crime lords who were usually romanticized in such classics as Superfly and Scarface by revealing the true harm they were causing to the community. A film like this didn’t call for a straight-laced hero with a badge to take on Snipes’ charismatic crack lord. It needed someone real to deliver the truth, which Ice-T did better than anyone else in this film.
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‘Menace II Society’ (1993)
The Hughes Brothers made their hard-hitting debut with their bleak depiction of growing up in the Watts section of Los Angeles. It follows the tragic life of Caine Lawson (Tyrin Turner), whose lack of parental guidance puts him straight into the gang life of crack dealing alongside his best friend O-Dog (Larenz Tate). When a romance with his jailed uncle’s girlfriend (Jada Pinkett Smith) changes his outlook on life, tragedy lies ahead.
Menace II Society refuses to romanticize gang life. The film’s documentary-like brutality—especially its infamous opening scene at a liquor store robbery—disturbed audiences and critics alike. Rather than offering redemption, it presented the environment as destiny, forcing viewers to confront systemic abandonment without narrative comfort.
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‘Fruitvale Station’ (2013)
Ryan Coogler’s devastating debut recounts the final day of Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan), a young Black man killed by Bay Area transit police in 2009. The film follows Oscar through ordinary moments—family interactions, attempts at self-improvement, and quiet reflection—before the tragic encounter.
What makes Fruitvale Station so powerful is its intimacy. Coogler refuses sensationalism, grounding the story in humanity rather than martyrdom. Jordan’s performance transforms Oscar from a headline into a fully realized person. The film became a cultural flashpoint, arriving years before the George Floyd protests yet foreshadowing the modern police accountability movement.
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‘Boyz n the Hood’ (1991)
John Singleton’s landmark 1991 drama made him the youngest Academy Award nominee for Best Director for a good reason. Boyz n the Hood did not sensationalize South Central’s crime epidemic, but rather depicted the real circumstances of what makes a Black child fall prey to the gang culture. The coming-of-age tale follows Tre Styles III (Cuba Gooding, Jr.), who is constantly struggling to walk the straight and narrow line in his Crenshaw neighborhood. On the flip side, there is Tre’s friend Doughboy (Ice Cube), who gets involved in crime early in life to become a Rollin’ 60s Crip.
Beyond the graphic imagery of gang violence, police brutality, and sexuality, Boyz aimed to tell a tale not rooted in fantasy. While Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing paved the way for examining race relations after the Civil Rights Movement ended, Boyz examined the idea that systemic racism is a detriment to young Black people by keeping them trapped in their harsh environment rather than offering real opportunities to break out of it.
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‘Do the Right Thing’ (1989)
Out of any movie in Spike Lee’s 40-plus years in filmmaking, Do the Right Thing continues to withstand the test of time by being the most relevant picture in tackling race relations in America. Set on a scorching-hot summer’s day in Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy neighborhood, the central conflict surrounds pizza delivery boy Mookie (Lee) and his Italian-American boss Sal (Danny Aiello). The collision of class and race reaches a boiling point when a protest to add photos of Black celebrities to the pizzeria’s wall, orchestrated by the conscientious Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito), turns tragically violent.
On re-examination, Do the Right Thing opened a window on social tensions America had been ignoring. The mass media highlighted icons likeMichael Jackson, Magic Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, and The Cosby Show, but overlooked simmering tensions like the Howard Beach incident, which inspired the film—racial divisions boiled over beyond local news. What the cameras were not showing, aside from local news outlets, was the fact that racial division was still present to the extent of boiling over.
Do the Right Thing is a microcosm of such tensions that have only grown wider than that Brooklyn neighborhood in the days since its theatrical release.
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June 14, 1989
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120 minutes
Astrologer Richard James
What’s the Future for Kim K & Lewis Hamilton?!?
Taking a Peek at Tom Brady & Alix Earle Too
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Love was in the air Super Bowl weekend, as Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton confirmed their relationship and Tom Brady and Alix Earle showed “romantic chemistry” … but according to astrologer Richard James, don’t bet on them ringing any wedding bells just yet.
Watch the video … Richard breaks down for us why Kim’s Libra sign and Lewis’ Capricorn just won’t last. Their visions for their futures don’t mix.
Next, are 2 fire signs — Tom, a Leo, and Alix, a Sagittarius.
Their similarities give them instant chemistry and let’s face it … they look good together. But just because you look good doesn’t mean you’ll stand the test of time.
Richard predicts the two will challenge each other to grow and evolve, which tends to lead to a more on-again, off-again type of relationship.
Richard James has a weekly astrology show called “StarCast Weekly” where he goes through all the signs and tells people what they can expect for the week ahead on the streamer Gaia.
Miley Cyrus is teasing her fans with throwback footage from her days on the set of the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” In an Instagram post, Cyrus shared a slew of snaps of herself dressed as the fictional popstar, while others showed off some of the character’s costumes and a box full of old scripts.
While Miley Cyrus didn’t have much to say with this “Hannah Montana” tribute, the A-lister has excited some of her most loyal fans over the last several months, teasing that she and her team were working on something big for the TV show’s upcoming 20th anniversary.
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Miley Cyrus Shares Throwback ‘Hannah Montana’ Footage Ahead Of The Show’s 20th Anniversary
Cyrus, who starred in the comedy series from March 2006 to January 2011, shared a montage of images from her time with Disney.
One image showed the now-33-year-old posing in a blonde wig, a bright pink jacket, white pants, and shiny high heels. Others were images of behind-the-scenes moments from the popular production.
“Going through the archives… so many memories,” Cyrus captioned her carousel of images. ” XoMC,” she finished.
It’s unclear exactly why Cyrus shared the photos; however, it’s likely that the “Flowers” singer was rummaging through lost files for inspiration as the show’s 20th anniversary approaches.
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Does Miley Cyrus Have Something Planned For Hannah’s Big 2-0?
Considering “Hannah Montana” helped catapult Cyrus to global superstardom, it’s only right that the daughter of country legend Billy Ray Cyrus would want to do something to honor the show’s legacy.
According to an earlier report from The Blast, Cyrus is doing exactly that. In January 2026, Cyrus told a reporter that she was “working hard” on something big but wouldn’t share many details.
In another interview, covered by The Blast, Cyrus reflected on what she brought to the role of Hannah, adding that she doesn’t believe the character can be rebooted or revived by another actress.
“This is the only Hannah,” she said.
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Miley Cyrus’ Latest Instagram Post Has Fans Going Wild
During her time on “Hannah Montana,” Cyrus released a handful of albums featuring catchy tunes, electrifying choreography, and eye-catching costumes.
But that’s not all. Cyrus also starred in the production’s only feature film, which featured the hit single “The Climb.”
Hannah Montana’s music resonated with many in the early 2000s, and while the show’s target audience back in the day has likely moved on from regularly streaming the tween pop star’s music, there’s still a strong sense of nostalgia when the tracks come on.
That’s probably why Cyrus’ latest upload sent some of her followers into a frenzy, with several sharing their excited reactions to seeing archival footage of Cyrus as Hannah.
“OUR CHILDHOOD,” someone wrote. “Hannah!!!” another shared.
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“Just passed out,” a third user wrote, while a fourth said, “Forever iconic.”
Another user joked about Cyrus’ plans for the show’s upcoming anniversary, writing, “Drop the concert tickets now!”
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Cyrus Was ‘Sad’ After ‘Hannah Montana’ Ended
Whatever Cyrus has in store for the “HM” reunion, it should be worthwhile, as the singer previously opened up about being “sad” after the show ended for reasons some may find quite surprising.
“After I left Disney, I wasn’t allowed to perform any of the Hannah Montana music,” Cyrus admitted on an episode of “The Ringer.” “It’s not like I wanted to, I mean, performing ‘The Best Of Both Worlds’ between ‘We Can’t Stop’ and ‘Wrecking Ball,’ wouldn’t have really made sense.”
Still, Cyrus was “sad” knowing there was music out there bearing her likeness that she couldn’t touch.
Good News Arrived For Cyrus
Cyrus shared that things changed for her, though, after she was honored as a Disney Legend in 2024. “After being inducted as a Disney Legend, I was given permission to perform those songs in the future, which is pretty cool,” she said.
Throughout her time on the show, Cyrus released five studio albums as Hannah Montana, three of which hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Cyrus also headlined two concerts, “Hannah Montana: Live in London” and the “Best of Both Worlds Tour,” which grossed $70 million over 71 shows.
HGTV alum Nicole Curtis was fired from the network and her long-running “Rehab Addict” TV series in February 2026 after footage of her saying the N-word surfaced online.
Curtis apologized for her actions in a statement and later shared a lengthy post on Instagram, explaining that she is full of “remorse and regret” over her previous comments.
Nicole Curtis’ ex-boyfriend, Ryan Sawtelle, who also appeared on previous episodes of “Rehab Addict,” spoke out following Curtis’ firing, admitting that while she might be a terrible person, she’s not “racist.”
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‘Rehab Addict’ Lead Nicole Curtis Fired For Saying Racial Slur On Camera
Curtis’ firing made headlines on February 12, 2026. In a video shared online, Curtis appears frustrated while working on a project with another crew member. During the scene, Curtis randomly shouts “fart n—er” before asking another production member to “kill” the moment.
In a statement to TMZ, HGTV claimed it was totally unaware of Curtis’ use of inappropriate language on the set of “Rehab Addict” and rushed to make things right by cancelling her show and pulling it from the air.
“Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees — it does not align with the values of HGTV,” the company’s statement read.
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Nicole Curtis Apologizes For Harmful Behavior While Filming ‘Rehab Addict’
Curtis addressed the controversy almost instantly in a statement to TMZ, telling the publication that the N-word is “not part of my vocabulary and never has been” before apologizing “to everyone.”
While Curtis admitted she was unaware of the network’s decision to cancel her show, she expressed her gratitude for the years she spent on the air.
“I’m grateful for the 15-year journey we’ve shared. It’s been a meaningful chapter, but my focus isn’t on my career. My focus, at this moment is rightfully on my relationships, and my community — the people who truly know my character and where my heart is,” she said.
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Nicole Curtis Says She’s Filled With ‘Remorse And Regret’ After Being Caught Using Racial Slur On Camera
On Instagram, Curtis shared an even longer statement, admitting she knew she had caused “anger” and “pain.” The reality star stated that she would face the heat rather than wait for the moment to die down.
“I’ve just been playing this all over and over again and watching the video and having this all out together to say the right thing, do the right thing after doing the wrongest of wrongs,” she wrote. “I am sorry. I am filled with remorse and regret, just as much as I was one second after that word was said 4 years ago in 2022.”
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Fans Slam Curtis Over ‘Late’ Apology
Nicole Curtis’s film crew do NOT like her bc if they were friends no one would’ve seen that footage 😭😭
— Devonte Campbell (@_tay426) February 12, 2026
Curtis’ apology fell on deaf ears, however, as many replied to the “Rehab Addict” alum’s post, blasting her for what they viewed as a completely inauthentic apology.
“This is how y’all talk in private regardless so there really wasn’t a point in apologizing,” one user said.
“Why didn’t you apologize in 2022? You knew you said it, you knew it was recorded, and yet you hoped no one would ever find out. Your apology is late and selling it to a tabloid is not at all the same as you using that word,” another shared.
“Baby this is a part of your daily vocabulary that hard ER is not what you hear in rap songs or what you hear black ppl use WITH EACH OTHER you said it in harsh way and this is how you all talk around the dinner table without a doubt!!” a third posted.
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Curtis’ Ex-Boyfriend Defends The Reality Star Amid Backlash
Curtis’ words have continued to make the rounds, prompting her ex-boyfriend, Sawtelle, to offer another perspective. Speaking with TMZ, Sawtelle said that while Curtis “treats others on the show like garbage,” the reality star is not racist.
“As much as I dislike her, and it may be validating to see her get in trouble, she is unequivocally not a racist. Nor has she ever said anything racially insensitive over the years we dated, and I have known her,” he said.
Sawtelle added that Curtis often combined words together during her time on the show, calling the moment completely “unexpected.”
And for those wondering whether Sawtelle’s words carry any truth. He added, “Due to the fact I’d rather run a marathon barefoot on LEGOs than speak to her again, I do not care what anyone really believes. I am just telling you the truth. The bottom line here is that videos like this are not leaked to damage ‘good’ people.”
Nancy Guthrie Search
Feds Investigate Potential Vehicle of Interest
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Federal agents in Arizona may have snagged another crucial lead in the search for Nancy Guthrie … because cops were seen poking around a potential vehicle of interest at a Tucson restaurant near her home Friday night.
Around 11 PM local time Friday, reporters spotted a swarm of FBI agents and Pima County Sheriff’s deputies descending on a home near East Orange Grove Road and North First Avenue … but that wasn’t the only hotspot, as investigators were also zeroed in on a nearby Culver’s where a silver Range Rover SUV appeared to be a key focus.
VIDEO: FBI and PCSD officials covering Range Rover and apparent investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/Vm4weqJx2C
— KGUN 9 (@kgun9) February 14, 2026
@kgun9
According to online videos, law enforcement investigated the vehicle and eventually towed it away. Sources tell Fox News Digital one man was detained following a traffic stop involving the vehicle and confirmed the stop is connected to a search warrant served at a home near Nancy Guthrie’s house.
It’s unclear what investigators are specifically searching for within the vehicle, since they have taken measures to cover their inspection from the cameras with a yellow sheet. It’s worth noting this Culver’s location is just 2 miles away from the confirmed activity tied to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.
#BREAKING – FBI on scene at a Culver’s, very close to the scene related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation. We are still working to see if there’s any connection. Pima County deputies and Marana Police are here. One man has been detained here at the scene pic.twitter.com/S4fZlJGtpq
— Nick Ciletti (@NickCiletti) February 14, 2026
@NickCiletti
Fox News is reporting that at least three people have been detained Friday evening in connection with the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, according to a local law enforcement source.
A resident told News 4 Tucson that she witnessed three people being detained during this SWAT operation, and according to an unconfirmed report by a neighbor and outlets at the scene, another person had shot himself in the head during the interaction.
When we asked the Pima County Sheriff PIO about this detail, their response was “We cannot confirm anything at this time” — adhering to the FBI’s request to refrain from commenting further on the joint investigation.
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As we previously reported, NewsNation‘s Brian Entin first reported that their crew got the video of cops walking out with a man and woman from a home which is about 2 miles from Nancy’s. There are reportedly about 2 dozen officers on the scene … including FBI agents.
While authorities are staying mum on confirming any details, reporters on the scene are covering this operation bit-by-bit.
Story developing …
Long before James Gunn and Peter Safran‘s DCU, and even more the Zack Snyder-founded DCEU for that matter, The CW found itself creating a shared superhero universe with a little show called Arrow. A serious and gritty take on the usually sarcastic and fun-loving Oliver Queen, not only did the long-running show inspire several spin-offs like The Flash and Superman & Lois, but the Arrowverse also created a certified star in Stephen Amell. Now, after losing his previous leading role after Suit LA‘s time was cut short, Amell will reportedly now star in a familiar franchise with Fox’s highly anticipated Baywatch reboot.
This marks the first official casting for Fox’s reimagining of the massively iconic lifeguard procedural, which originally ran from 1989 to 2001 and helped launch the careers of both David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson. Amell will reportedly star in the show as Hobie Buchannon, the son of David Hasselhoff’s character, Mitch Buchannon in the original series who was played by Brandon Call in the first 21 episodes before being recast with Jeremy Jackson. According to an official description for Amell’s version of the character, Hobie will be the focus of the rebooted series as oppossed to Mitch, with him being a father figure himself:
“Hobie’s world is turned upside down when Charlie, the daughter he never knew, shows up on his doorstep, eager to carry on the Buchannon family legacy and become a Baywatch lifeguard alongside her dad.”
Fox officially confirmed plans to reboot Baywatch in October 2025, with the expectation it could be a viable competitor to the massively popular 9-1-1. The above description already confirms a decent departure from the original series, with Mitch being either a smaller supporting character or simply won’t appear in the show at all. An actor for Charlie or the other members of Baywatch‘s new lifeguard team has not yet been revealed, but will likely be revealed soon now that Amell has been revealed as the lead.
This Isn’t the First Time ‘Baywatch’ Has Been Rebooted
Baywatch was nothing short of a staple in the ’80s and ’90s, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the upcoming revival isn’t the first attempt at rebooting the franchise. In 2017, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Zac Efron attempted to revive the series as a feature film, opting for a somewhat meta and comedic approach in the same vein as Channing Tatum‘s 21 Jump Street movies. Unfortunately, Baywatch 2017 did little to impress critics or audiences with respective scores of 18% and 55%, though it did okay at the box office with a haul of $177 million on a $69 million budget. Only time will tell if Stephen Amell and Fox can put their CPR skills to good use and bring the long-dormant franchise back to life.
Fox’s Baywatch reboot is in development now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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1989 – 2001-00-00
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Gregory J. Bonann, Douglas Schwartz, Gus Trikonis
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Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz, Gregory J. Bonann
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Baywatch
Gordon Ramsay is hitting back at claims Victoria Beckham danced “inappropriately” with her son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at his wedding to Nicola Peltz Beckham.
Speaking to The Sun on Friday, February 13, the celebrity chef, who attended the nuptials, hosed down Brooklyn’s public allegations against his mother.
“We were there at the wedding. There was nothing salacious, nothing inappropriate, everyone was having fun,” Ramsay, 59, told the outlet.
When asked directly whether Victoria, 51, was grinding on Brooklyn, 26, during the wedding dance, Ramsay responded, “No! Nothing of the sort.” He insisted it was all just innocent “fun.”
During the interview, Ramsay also confirmed “Victoria is upset – and [has] every right to be upset” about Brooklyn’s bad blood with herself and his dad David.
In a scathing statement posted via his Instagram Stories on January 19, Brooklyn claimed, among other things, that Victoria had danced “inappropriately” with him.
“My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song,” he alleged in the posts. “In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead. She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.”
Brooklyn and Victoria Beckham. (Photo by Victor Boyko/Getty Images for YouTube)
The post caused a stir and was the catalyst behind a huge number of memes being made to mock Victoria over the situation.
Ramsay claimed that he hadn’t seen the memes but encouraged Brooklyn to look inward to sort out the relationship with his parents – and appeared to take a subtle jab at the Peltz family.
“Victoria’s got a great sense of humor. She can bat that sh*t away in a heartbeat,” Ramsay continued. “I just want Brooklyn to just a moment to yourself and just remember, you’re half mom and half dad and you’re an amazing man but boy, they’ve done more for you than anyone will do in your entire life. [Including] any father-in-law, let me tell you.”
In his Instagram post, Brooklyn said he had no intention of reconnecting with his family, which also includes brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, and sister Harper, 14.
“I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote. “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s wedding entertainer, DJ Fat Tony, doesn’t think the groom’s now-viral reception dance with mom Victoria Beckham was overtly crude. “I was the DJ at the wedding. It wasn’t a one-day wedding, it was a three-day wedding,” Tony, 60, said during the Friday, January 23, broadcast of the UK’s […]
For his part, Ramsay told The Sun that he believed Brooklyn would eventually reconcile with his family.
“It’s hard when you enter that age in life when you join with another family. There’s a different dynamic going on and so there was bound to be some form of clash, he said. “But the relationship with David and Brooklyn is very, very deep and I know how much David loves Brooklyn and I think it’s only going to be a matter of time before Brooklyn takes a good look at himself and understands just what they mean.”
Ramsay continued: “It’s easy to get up on that rollercoaster isn’t it, and get carried away but it will come back because I know. I know how many times they’ve pulled him out of the sh*t. I know how many times they’ve absolutely stood by him through thick and thin. David’s an amazing dad and he will absolutely get that back online. Time. Time’s going to be the best healer.”
Bethenny Frankel goes on another rant after a massive reaction to her controversial video!
The media personality could not wait to clapback at those who took the content of her critiquing Bad Bunny’s show, emphasizing that speaking one’s mind without fear should be normalized.
Bethenny Frankel has always maintained a very vocal approach to issues, and the Super Bowl halftime show was not spared as she asked questions pertaining to the true essence of the platform.
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Bethenny Frankel Speaks Her Mind In New Video
The former reality star did not spare a minute out of the shower before she jumped into the agenda of the day, which involved how her fans reacted to her reservations about Bad Bunny’s performance.
She began by saying that the errors made about Puerto Rico in her initial video could have been corrected by her fans, instead of them using that avenue to attack her.
Frankel condemned the faux outrage often directed towards anyone with a different opinion by Americans, wondering why healthy dialogue is never an option.
She did not stop there; the star also wondered why it is often very controversial when one refuses to fit into the box of partisan politics, emphasizing that life is not a zero-sum game.
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Frankel also crowned herself the queen of honest opinions, claiming that only a few people are not afraid of getting canceled for their perspectives.
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The Media Personality Insists She Would Not Be Silenced
She also informed fans that the celebrities who often speak publicly do not necessarily believe in what they share because they are all texting her on the side, stating the opposite.
Frankel emphasized that she keeps things real and whenever she speaks, it is coming from a place of consistent thought, and if anyone feels differently, they can educate her, discuss with her, and even correct her.
She then took her concerns mainstream, insisting that she is not the only one who could use a dialogue; the whole country should consider getting one too, due to its teeming population and differing perspectives.
The internet personality signed off in the video with a warning that she cannot be bullied, and if anyone comes for her, it would not be an easy takedown. In her words:
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“I’m not tolerating this anymore. You wanna go? Let’s f-cking go. You’re not gonna take me down, but I would prefer to have a conversation. You’re welcome.” Frankel wrote on the footage, “This is who I am. Unfollow me or cancel me.”
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Inside Bethenny Frankel’s Initial Statement On The Super Bowl Halftime Show
The 55-year-old had hopped on Instagram a few days after the Super Bowl to upload a now-deleted video where she asked if entertainment vehicles like the Grammys, Emmys, Oscars, and the Super Bowl could be used to convey political messages.
As reported by Page Six, while she understands that some sensitive matters like COVID, natural disasters, and other tragedies can be dissected on such big platforms, she noted that a line must be drawn on issues.
She also compared Bad Bunny’s performance to Dave Chappelle’s controversial transphobic views in 2021 during one of his shows, and Billie Eilish’s anti-ICE in her Grammys 2026 acceptance speech.
Frankel then deleted the video and uploaded a clip of her praising the Puerto Rican rapper for using her rights to speak up.
The TV Star Almost Missed The 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Frankel’s episodes with halftime shows at the Super Bowl did not just start. Last year, The Blast shared that she had a short story time on her Instagram account, filling her fans in on a bathroom situation where a broken knob left her locked in the building.
Frankel revealed that she sought help on social media to notify her colleagues at the watch party about her predicament, as they had not all replied to her texts. The star added that she had screamed for help for minutes now, but nothing has changed.
Help finally came, although viewers on her Instagram story could see how tricky the situation was due to the inability of the person outside to get into the building.
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She finally escaped the building (though not sharing how) and spent the rest of the night dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s iconic performance. Frankel later explained that her quest to take the perfect mirror selfie of her game day outfit left her locked in the bathroom.
Bethenny Frankel Is Battling Kidney Disease
The Bravo alum got candid in January about her most recent health recovery and how she was told she had chronic kidney disease by the doctor after she went in for a series of blood tests.
As shared by The Blast, Frankel explained that this is not her first rodeo down the alley of blood tests, and previous results have always given a low remark about her kidney function.
The former reality star tried to figure out the source of her illness, citing some of her previous health issues, including an allergic attack, an autoimmune disease, and her frequent UTI infections.
She also noted that her lack of adequate daily intake of water may have also contributed to her problem, as she left the doctor’s office with a stern warning about drinking up to 1.5 gallons daily.
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Frankel added that she was also warned to avoid painkillers like Ibuprofen and Advil, alongside turmeric. Overall, the podcaster used her condition as a teaching moment for her fans about the benefits of going in for regular blood tests and drinking enough water every day.
Will Bethenny Frankel have to revisit this issue again?
Lisa Rinna announced that she would not be returning to “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills“ in January 2023. She joined the long-running Bravo series in 2014. Now, while promoting her upcoming memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It,” “The Traitors” star is opening up about her departure and when she knew that it was time to move on from the show.
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Lisa Rinna Discusses Her ‘RHOBH’ Departure
Rinna appeared as a guest on the February 12 episode of “The Julia Cunningham Show.” During the show, the host asked the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star about the circumstances surrounding her exit from the show. She started in the clip, “I mean, I knew, I knew at BravoCon. I was like, ‘Oh, I think this ride’s over.’”
For context, she attended BravoCon in October 2022 in New York City. Sadly for her, while going on stage for the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” panel, she was booed by the audience.
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Rinna continued, “I… the wheels on the bus just flew off. I couldn’t contain myself. I couldn’t control myself. I was acting out in so many ways. Everyone saw it. Everyone heard it. Everyone felt it, and you know, it’s the only thing I could do at that point, and I knew it was time to be done.”
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The Former Bravo Star Says She Almost Quit At The Reunion
The former “Days of Our Lives” star continued, revealing that she almost quit the series before her official announcement. She said on the radio show, “I almost quit at the reunion. I was right there gonna do it. Woulda shoulda coulda, but I was ready to say it, and then of course, I go home, and I write an email that night, and I text everyone, and I say, ‘I’m done.’”
After that, the host brought up the moment from the reunion where Rinna knew it was time to leave “RHOBH.” Notably, the incident involved a disagreement with Kathy Hilton after Rinna accused her of having a meltdown on a cast trip. At the reunion, Hilton was allowed to bring her publicist on stage when they discussed the accusation.
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According to Rinna, “That’s when I knew curtains were for me. I knew it. I saw her publicist, who I’ve known for years, and I know that that’s something they never allow, and I was like, here they come, they’re gonna f-ing kill me.”
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Fans Are Reacting To Lisa Rinna’s Comments
“RHOBH” fans are reacting to the clip of Rinna’s interview on “The Julia Cunningham Show.” Many were on her side, while others had differing opinions. One person said on TikTok, “Team Rinna. And she was 100% right about Kathy.” Someone else wrote, “Why does Kathy have a publicist? What does Kyle do for a job? Does Dorit work?”
A different “RHOBH” fan said, ” I think we all believe Kathy def had a meltdown and said things lol, but Lisa went about it wrong. She overplayed her cards. I do miss her on RHOBH tho.” Another person wrote, “She played the villain for her entire time on the show – let’s be real.”
Finally, someone else stated that Rinna regretted quitting and then tried to retract after her initial email. Notably, Andy Cohen confirmed that she changed her mind about a week after deciding to quit. The fan said, “She neglected to leave out that five minutes after she sent that email. She sent another email to Bravo, saying wait. I don’t wanna quit. I wanna come back, and they didn’t bring her back.”
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The Former Bravo Star Says She Won’t Return
“RHOBH” is currently in its 15th season, and it’s been roughly three years since Rinna left. Many fans feel the series needs a cast shakeup, and some argue that the actress’ presence has been missing for quite some time now. However, she has stated recently that she has no interest in returning.
She appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” in 2024, speaking in-depth about why she wouldn’t consider returning to the show. When asked, she responded, “No, never. No, I wouldn’t.”
Rinna continued, “I’m grateful for that show. I’m the person I am today because of it, but I’ll never go back. Nope, I did it. Did it, done it, saw the movie. I’m acting again [and] I’m not kidding — you laugh, but it’s true. I think it made me a better actor.”
She then discussed her experience filming “RHOBH,” saying, “Working with those women, going through that experience… I just did a movie called ‘Mommy Meanest,’ which I trained for eight years on that show. I definitely did, and I had a lot to pull from. I have a lot to pull from after working for eight years on that show. Different psychologies of different women, I never would have come across that if I hadn’t done that show.”
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Lisa Rinna’s Memoir Comes Out In February
Rinna has always been outspoken about her life, but now she’s revealing even more as she’s set to release her memoir, “You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It.” The book arrives on February 24 and is being published by Dey Street. She told PEOPLE about the book in September 2025, “I don’t know if everyone is ready for all of the truth I am unloading in this book. But I was certainly ready to tell it.”
She continued, “Life comes with a lot of ups and downs, and so much of it gets lost ‘in the editing,’ if you will. It was time to share the director’s cut. I put so much of myself into this book; the good, the bad, and the wackadoodle. It feels really good to see it finally come together.”
Back in December 2025, it was finally confirmed that production on Spider-Man: Brand New Day had come to an end, with the countdown to Tom Holland suiting up again well and truly on. Ready to follow the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Brand New Day is the next stop before the MCU train comes into Doomsday station, as one of the most anticipated movie events of the year debuts on December 18.
With Zendaya and Jacob Batalon returning as MJ and Ned, alongside Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle/The Punisher, Michael Mando back as Scorpion, Marvin Jones III as Tombstone, and even Stranger Things favorite Sadie Sink, excitement is undoubtedly high for Brand New Day. However, many wonder how the movie will stack up against Spider-Man movies of the past, with some of the very best coming in the past decade. One of these, a film considered by some to be the very best Spider-Man movie ever, is currently a streaming hit in the U.S.
At the time of writing, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is one of the ten most-streamed movies on Disney+ in the U.S. As the follow-up to the hugely successful Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Across the Spider-Verse had an impressively high bar to reach. Without a stutter, the movie smashed all expectations, earning near-perfect 95% scores from both audiences and critics on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus on the site from critics reads, “Just as visually dazzling and action-packed as its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse thrills from start to cliffhanger conclusion.” Audiences said, “From incredible animation to a super story and tons of Easter eggs, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has everything fans could ask for.”
How Did ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Perform at the Box Office?
Against a reported production budget of $100 million, Across the Spider-Verse earned an impressive $690 million in global revenue. Split between a $381 million domestic haul and a further $309 million from overseas markets, Across the Spider-Verse battled tough summer competition to take top spot in the U.S. ranks on its opening weekend. The film finished 2023 as the sixth-highest-grossing movie worldwide, and the third-highest-grossing in the U.S.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is currently available to stream on Disney+. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming stories.
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June 2, 2023
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140 Minutes
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Dave Callaham, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
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Spider-Man Into the Spider-Verse
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