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There’s something oddly satisfying about dystopian shows that unite viewers from around the world to throw logic to the wind and entertain hypothetical wonderings. Dystopian thrillers and dramas normally depict a world almost completely void of human existence, with only a few remaining civilizations to save humanity. There is also the common theme of an oppressing force (i.e. the last government standing or the strongest group of survivors) that tries to control society while violating common universal morals. If you’re like me, you don’t rule out the fact that there is a horrifically realistic chance of some of these calamitous events happening in the real world.

If you’re looking for an artist that will make you want to go out there and do the dang thing, then look no further than Employed to Serve. The English metalcore band writes songs that will light the fire under you to finish that project, run that extra mile, or drive 100 mph over the speed limit, and that’s what makes them so special. With their latest offering, Fallen Star , the band truly lock in on their sound and offer listeners riffs, scream-alongs, and a few surprises. What is not surprising is that a band that heavy has anime somewhere in their background. To learn a bit more about...

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova reunited on Saturday night (August 23) for a major career milestone.

The 42-year-old tennis legend shocked fans when she walked on stage at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island to induct Maria into the Class of 2025.

“There are only a few players in my career who challenged me to be the very best, every single time we stepped out on the court. Maria Sharapova was one of them,” Serena told the crowd, via The Guardian. “Whenever I saw her name next to mine in the draw, I made sure I practiced harder.”

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The 38-year-old tennis player responded in her own speech,...

‘With Love, Meghan’ is back and I would like to say it’s better and shinier than ever, but for the controversies already developing from one special guest’s appearance.

You think celebrity and cooking, of course you think Chrissy Teigen, but after the massive event of that year which we shall no longer speak about, the model has become a sort of splotch, where once she was universally beloved.

Now, with Meghan Markle, it’s not like her reputation is spotless. Bullying accusations have hounded her all the way from the UK to the US, with hollywood publications like Hollywood Reporter and Variety laying it on a bit too thick.

“Show me the money!”, the iconic line from Jerry Maguire, has come to epitomize deals that athletes demand of their sports agents. But that was then. Now, “Show me a luxury brand deal/my own clothing line/front-row seats to Fashion Week” has become the order of the day (though it doesn’t roll off the tongue quite as easily). And the brands have evolved beyond the typical Nike, Adidas, Reebok and Puma contracts. Today, the overlap of high fashion and sports extends to Lvmh sponsoring the 2024 Olympics and Formula 1; the 2025 Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race being officially renamed the Chanel J12 Boat Race; Burberry introducing soccer apparel last year; and Prada partnering with the Chinese women’s soccer team for FIFA’s World Cup.

Fashion and sports are now so aligned, the crossover has its own international magazine: Players, founded by Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and famous stylist-editor (and his mom) Carine Roitfeld.

Isabela Ferrer, who once praised the It Ends with Us set for its “comfortable” and “safe” atmosphere, now finds herself ensnared in a legal crossfire over harassment claims against Justin Baldoni (reported via Perezhilton). Content creator and Journalist Kjersti Flaa throws down the gauntlet, questioning the abrupt shift between Ferrer’s glowing early comments and the latest serious allegations (via YouTube):

I just wanted to share that as a reminder to Isabela, because either she lied in those interviews to the reporters, or the fact that she felt uncomfortable when Justin Baldoni allegedly said, ‘That was hot,’ after one of those intimate scenes — because that’s what Blake Lively...

Serena Williams is confirming that she’s among the many people who have used a Glp-1 medication for weight loss.

Glp-1 medications are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes and have also helped people lose weight.

The 43-year-old tennis superstar explained that after she gave birth, she found it hard to get back to the weight she “needed to be.”

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She explained to People, “I never was able to get to the weight I needed to be no matter what I did, no matter how much I trained. It was crazy because I’d never been in a place like that in my life where I worked so hard,...

It has been almost two decades since Gossip Girl first debuted on the television screens in 2007, but since then, hardly anyone from the core cast has made as many headlines and a name in the entertainment industry as Blake Lively.

While the teen drama itself made her a household name in Hollywood, hardly any other star from the series became as popular in as little time as Lively did. In fact, not only is she currently the richest actor from the core cast with a net worth of $30 million (per Celebrity Net Worth), but she has also earned significantly more fame and leading roles since then.

This raises the question of why only Lively was the most popular star from that entire leading cast, which included the likes of Leighton Meester and Penn Badgley. To answer that question, here are all the possible reasons why.

Blake Lively Was Already Pretty...

A bombshell returns to Beyond the Villa this week, sparking tension, reunions, and a long-overdue reckoning. Episode six promises fiery confrontations, nostalgic catch-ups, and shocking revelations as former Love Islandcast mates face unfinished business—and each other—back in Los Angeles.

In an exclusive preview shared with Collider, Aaron Evans and Liv Walker check in on each other, as they both navigate some conflict with costar Kaylor Martin. Meanwhile, Ariana Madix makes a surprise appearance to reunite with fan-favorite friend group, Serena Page, JaNa Craig, and Leah Kateb. And perhaps most intriguingly, an unexpected guest stops in to visit her former cast mates in Los Angeles, finally ready to engage in a much-needed conversation, which could potentially cause more problems than it solves.

Ariana Madix Makes A 'Beyond the Villa' Guest Appearance Image via Peacock

In a long-overdue reunion, season 6 stars Leah, Serena, and JaNa, better known as Ppg, visit...

The more General Hospital’s Kin Shriner posts on social media, the more the fans clamor for Scotty Baldwin to return to Port Charles. As far as they’re concerned, the joke is over and the show needs to bring the ambulance-chasing goofball back. Shriner’s been keeping himself busy making fun videos with Gh alum Marcus Coloma, as well as giving hilarious life updates. His most recent post was a blast from the past for Shriner, prompting fans to renew their call for his return.

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A Gh fan on X, formerly Twitter, addressed Shriner and wrote, “Just recently watched the entirety of the Dominique story that I must have missed due to whatever my college schedule was at the time. Beautiful work, sir. Really love how #Gh wrote for you in the early 90s. Even an entire scene with Scotty and Lee and tuna fish was delightful.

In 2021, a reboot of "Gossip Girl" said "Hey, Upper East Siders" again years after the original series wrapped up its run on The CW. Then, in January 2023, HBO Max canceled the series after just two seasons. So, what happened? In short: It wasn't good.

I'll circle back to the "not good" part momentarily, but before that, what did the series' creative team say about its rather sudden cancellation? In a statement that showrunner Joshua Safran posted on X (known as Twitter at the time), he elaborated on the cancellation across several posts. "So, here's the goss: it is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to announce 'Gossip Girl' will not be continuing on HBO Max," he began.

"The EPs and I will forever be grateful to the network and studio for their faith and support; the writers for their devious brains and dexterous talent; the superstar...

It’s been over a decade since Gossip Girl aired its final scandalous text, but the original cast has been anything but idle. From A-list marriages and chart-topping careers to heartbreaking losses and long-awaited comebacks, the stars of the iconic CW teen drama have rewritten their own scripts far beyond Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

While the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot gave a nostalgic nod to the OGs (with Michelle Trachtenberg reprising her role as Georgina Sparks), it was axed in 2023. Trachtenberg tragically passed away in February 2025 at just 39, following a liver transplant.

Showrunner Josh Schwartz once said (per TV Line):

We’ve reached out to all of them to let them know it was happening, and we would love for them to be involved if they want to be involved….They played those characters for six years, and if they felt like they were good with that, we wanted to respect that.

There’s a special place in cinema for the creepy kid. It’s a trope that has given us nightmares for decades, tapping into our primal fear of innocence corrupted. The Fostered immediately places itself within this tradition. The film opens after a shocking family catastrophe leaves twin sisters orphaned and adrift.

They are quickly placed into a new home on a quiet, isolated farm that seems more unsettling than serene. Their new guardians are a study in opposition: Amy is the kind, hopeful woman trying to build a family, while her husband, Kevin, is a bitter man who makes his resentment known from the start.

This setup creates the film’s central, chilling question: in a house filled with so much tension, who is the real threat? Is it the hostile man of the house, or is it the two quiet, watchful girls? The film positions itself as a slow-burning psychological piece,...

JaNa Craig is opening up in a new interview!

The 28-year-old Love Island: Beyond the Villa is featured in a “Main Character Profile” with Elite Daily, where she dished on the Peacock spinoff and her cast mates.

During her interview, JaNa opened up about the real friendships made with Ppg (Powerpuff Gang), which includes Leah Kateb and Serena Page, the feud between Olivia Walker and Kaylor Martin, her own feud with Connor Newsum, and her thoughts on Love Island USA season seven stars joining Beyond the Villa.

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“Obviously, we love our other girls from Season 6, but there was this unspeakable bond between me, Leah, and Serena,” JaNa shared of Ppg. “When the cameras were turned off, we were still there for each other — it wasn’t just a TV screen type of thing.”

As seen in the first episode of Beyond the Villa, Liv...

JaNa Craig is reacting to ex Kenny Rodriguez‘s statement after their split.

The Love Island USA season six star previously shared her own statement, hinting at what lead to the their unexpected breakup earlier this week.

Since her statement, her friends in Ppg – Leah Kateb and Serena Page – as well as Beyond the Villa co-stars/friends Olivia “Liv” Walker and Kaylor Martin have all shown their support for JaNa, as well as calling out Kenny and accusing him of being racist and a clout chaser.

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In response to Kenny‘s statement, which Liv shared a screenshot saying it was made by AI, JaNa said, “stfu you manipulative liar. You not taking accountability and telling people the type of person you really are is insane to me!! My first statement was me being nice. Do not piss me off.”

JaNa also reposted her friends’ reactions.

Before Sydney Sweeney rose to stardom with "Euphoria," she had a small but very memorable role in season 2 of "The Handmaid's Tale." Her character was Eden, introduced as a young, somewhat-naive girl turned into a child bride. Although originally seeming like a true believer in Gilead, the horrendous patriarchal society that main character June is focused on rebelling against, Eden quickly becomes disillusioned when she realizes her new husband will never love her. 

She soon falls in love with a young man called Isaac, and decides to have an affair with him rather than settle in a loveless marriage. The young couple is caught and subsequently executed by the state, in what is perhaps the most depressing sequence in an already bleak second season of the series. 

Sweeney gave her thoughts on Eden's storyline in a 2018 interview with Refinery29. She explained how, because this was the first season that went...

The staff of St. Denis Medical have had their much-needed rest, and now they're getting ready to resume work as Season 2 has received a premiere date. The medical mockumentary first aired on NBC in late 2024 and quickly won over audiences and critics, cementing itself as a breakout hit. Created by comedy veterans Justin Spitzer and Eric Ledgin, the team behind Superstore and American Auto, the show brought their signature workplace humor to the world of healthcare. St. Denis Medical delivered another acclaimed entry in their comedy portfolio and ultimately escaped the wave of cancellations that struck the network early in the year. The show scored an early renewal even before its first season finished airing, and it will return alongside fellow comedy Happy’s Placein the network’s fall lineup.

Originally airing on Tuesdays, St. Denis Medical is shifting to Mondays this fall as NBC clears space for its broadcast of the new NBA season,...

A Love Island USA love story came to an end over the weekend following allegations of infidelity. Love Island USA season 7 recently concluded, and winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales are still riding the waves of victory, but interest remains high in cast members from Love Island USA season 6, who skyrocketed the show to major popularity after their blockbuster season.

After they unfollowed each other, JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez's relationship status has finally been confirmed.

Three couples from Love Island USA season 6 have remained together since their time in the villa ended last year, but now, one of those couples has announced their shocking split. JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, who placed third, have broken up, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that JaNa and Kenny broke up over the weekend, with JaNa being the one to end the relationship.

In true modern fashion, the split was seemingly...

Before voting for the Emmy winners (beginning Aug. 18), Television Academy members are encouraged to watch all of the nominees' episode submissions, though it's not a requirement. While the lead and supporting acting episode submissions will be unveiled soon by Gold Derby, the guest stars' choices in drama and comedy were publicly available on the nominating ballots.

Read on for everything to know about the Emmy episode submissions for Best Drama Guest Actress and Best Drama Guest Actor, where the contenders include four-time Oscar nominee Jane Alexander and Best Actor Oscar winner Forest Whitaker (The Last King of Scotland).

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Jane Alexander as Sissy Cobel in Severance

Episode: "Sweet Vitriol"

Recap: Celestine, or “Sissy, ” is Harmony Cobel’s maternal aunt, whom Harmony visits in Season 2. A fervent acolyte of Lumon founder Kier Eagan, Sissy lives a monastic and reclusive life in the remote town of Salt’s Neck,...

Game, set…wedding! Venus Williams is officially off the market, and the celebration is shaping up to be something special. The tennis legend is reportedly set to tie the knot with Italian actor and former model Andrea Preti this September along the dreamy Amalfi Coast, the same sun-drenched spot where they were first seen together, as per NewsNation. It is also set to be a close-knit ceremony with just friends and family.

The engagement news came straight from the athlete herself during a post-match interview on July 22, 2025, following her first singles win since 2023 at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington, D.C. When asked about the man cheering her on from the stands, she casually dropped the word “fiancé,” sending fans into a frenzy, and finally putting an end to all the speculations.

Although the exact timings remain unconfirmed, their love story supposedly started in July 2024, when they were...

Fluer Fortuné’s The Assessment (2024) serves as a compelling companion piece to Alfonso Cuarón’s Children of Men, with both films set in a near-future world where childbirth has become a rarity. Yet, amid this crisis, their characters cling to the fragile hope of new life. While Cuarón’s vision is rooted in a gritty, war-torn landscape populated by working-class struggles, Fortuné’s film shifts the lens to a more insular perspective—that of a privileged couple living in a secluded, state-sanctioned sanctuary.

Despite the serene setting, The Assessment delivers a sharp critique of societal control, personal autonomy, and the quiet tyranny of privilege. It unfolds as a thoughtful meditation on what it truly means to become a parent in a world governed by surveillance and sterile order. The film isn’t afraid to venture into philosophical territory, raising questions that linger long after the credits roll.

Ultimately, the story...

A romantic scene from Bradley Cooper‘s 2014 period drama Serena has a striking resemblance to a nearly identical moment in Al Pacino’s underrated movie Frankie and Johnny (1991). Directed by Garry Marshall, the movie stars Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer in their titular roles. In both movies, the male lead suddenly declares his love and proposes marriage, using near-identical lines: “I think we should get married.”

In Frankie and Johnny, Al Pacino‘s character, Johnny, comes across from Pfeiffer’s Frankie and earnestly proposes a nearly identical line.

I’m in love with you. I love you. I’m totally and completely mad for you… I think we should get married. I definitely want to have kids. Four or five if possible?

The moment may seem awkward, but it carries significant emotional weight within the context of the movie. Similar to a scene in Serena, the declaration feels abrupt. Especially...

Across the six seasons of Gossip Girl, there have been many temporary antagonists. While the titular character was consistently causing mayhem within the streets of the Upper East Side, there were some villains who came and went as they pleased. Since Chuck and Blair were made to be one of the main couples of the series, anyone who tried to come between them automatically became antagonistic in the eyes of the viewers.

However, the case of Blair’s Prince ex-husband is a lot more complicated than it seemed at first glance. While the series tried to convince us that Louis Grimaldi was a bad person, meerkatthetopg on Reddit believes that Blair and Chuck were the real problem, and they have a point.

Were Chuck and Blair the True Antagonists of Gossip Girl? Chuck and Blair in Gossip Girl | Credit: The CW

When Blair and Chuck are together, the world seems...

Taylor Fritz thrives on competition.

“I actually welcome those big pressure matches and moments,” the U.S. athlete tells The Hollywood Reporter about performing on tennis’ global stage. “What I’m inspired by is the people that are better than me.”

The 27-year-old Californian admittedly hates losing, and that addictive sense of rivalry motivating his sports career often spills over into his private life, too. Fritz, an avid gamer, deems League of Legends a fitting pastime to keep him on his toes when he’s not, you know, working his way to a Grand Slam final.

This glimpse into one of the sport’s most impressive stars (at the time of writing, Fritz ranks fifth in the world in men’s singles tennis) is only made possible by catching him at a smaller, less frenzied tournament. He comes to the Eastbourne Open on England’s south coast every year ahead of tennis’ most prestigious event.

Serena van der Woodsen and Dorota Kishlovsky are back together!

Gossip Girl co-stars Blake Lively and Zuzanna Szadkowski reunited for a new commercial to promote Blake‘s Betty Booze brand.

The cute “Sharing Good Tea” ad centers on their characters’ favorite activity – sharing tea – but this time, it’s not the gossipy kind. Serena and Dorota meet up on a park bench to try Betty Booze’s brand-new Vodka Iced Teas.

“Spotted: B & Z sipping some Vit. They do say the best tea is kept between friends, but this one? It’s available nationwide,” the brand noted.

Watch the ad above!

Blake‘s legal team recently declared a “total victory after all” in her legal battle against It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni following the judge’s recent ruling.

Hello Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl here, your only source into the scandalous lives of Hollywood’s elite.

Gossip Girl will forever remain one of those shows that you just have to watch, regardless of whether you think you will like it or not. Starring Blake Lively as the head-turning Serena van der Woodsen, the show is the blueprint for jaw-dropping scandals, tested friendships, and burning secrets, all wrapped up in couture and chaos.

Unfortunately, despite the iconic status of Gossip Girl, the show seems to have aged poorly, thanks to the reported dynamics between the lead actors, Blake Lively and Leighton Meester. Let’s unpack, shall we?

Did something happen between Leighton Meester and Blake Lively? Gossip Girl (2007-12) | Credits: The CW

Serena and Blair may have stuck by each other through the highs and many lows of their twisted friendship, but perhaps the same cannot be said for Blake Lively and Leighton Meester.

Serena Williams and Simone Biles delighted fans with a playful exchange on social media, showcasing their close friendship and mutual admiration.

The two global sporting icons recently shared a light-hearted moment online that caught the attention of millions. While enjoying a holiday aboard a luxury yacht, Williams posted a video to her Instagram Stories featuring crystal-clear waters and idyllic scenery. With a teasing tone, she captioned it, “Jealous?” and tagged Biles, sparking an enthusiastic response from followers.

Simone Biles didn’t take long to reply. Reposting the video to her own Stories, the gymnast responded with a playful “girlllllllll yes”, followed by a friendly warning: “just wait and see.” This kind of banter highlights the genuine bond they’ve built beyond their respective sports.

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Over the years, Williams and Biles have shared numerous moments reflecting their mutual respect and friendship. One such occasion was at the 2025 Met Gala, where...

The finale of The Handmaid’s Tale is arguably one of the worst ever to hit television history. While the earlier seasons of the show ended with a lot of thrill and drama, this one was a total disappointment. So much so that the episode received a 5.7 rating on IMDb, making it the only episode that fell below 6.0.

Fans were expecting a lot more from the season finale, and it just didn’t deliver. Instead of the gratifying climax the fans were looking forward to, all they got was a confusing scene of June picking up a pen. It was open to interpretation and ambiguous, which didn’t go down well with the audience.

What happened in the season 6 finale of The Handmaid’s Tale?

The long-running series is known to deliver thought-provoking content over the course of time. In a surprising turn of events, the finale episode for season 6 was rather slow-burning and contemplative.

After his secret breakup with Gossip Girl co-star Blake Lively in 2010, Penn Badgley wasn’t done with love, but far from it. What came next hit him like a big yellow school bus. He ended up in a relationship he later described as “real, true, earth-shattering love.”

The person he ended up falling in love with was none other than Zoe Kravitz. The two dated for a couple of years, and judging by Badgley’s comments, it was intense. And of course it was, since he is the guy who wrote songs about his relationships (more on that in a bit). Here is what he said about his time with the Catwoman actress!

How Zoe Kravitz became a turning point in Penn Badgley’s story!

Penn Badgley and Zoe Kravitz dated from 2011 to 2013, and while they kept things low-key, their relationship was far from ordinary. There weren’t any flashy...

The latest episode of Love Island USA left fans stunned, and they took to social media to share their disbelief after Jeremiah Brown and Hannah Fields were voted off the island. Love Island USA season 7 has been criticized by fans over the Islanders' lack of chemistry, and for the way Huda Mustafa and Jeremiah's relationship dominated the early episodes. Huda has managed to remain in the villa, despite a lot of negative attention, and fans aren't pleased.

Many felt Huda should have been eliminated before Jeremiah and Hannah, leading to speculation that the producers are rigging the voting.

The U.S. Sun reported that fans took to social media to express their feelings after Hannah and Jeremiah got the least amount of votes when America voted. During Love Island USA season 7, episode 18, the three "boys" up for elimination were Jeremiah, Austin Shepard, and Pepe Garcia, while the three "girls" up for elimination were Hannah,...

Yvonne Strahovski carefully navigated the dark and the light as Serena Joy in Hulu’s critically acclaimed dystopian drama The Handmaid’s Tale across six seasons, but it was when she was firmly between these realities that the Australian actress shone the brightest.

Much like Serena being pulled in two directions simultaneously, the fans often found themselves in a similar position. Do they hate this character because of her beliefs, or was she deserving of redemption? On one hand, Serena was part of this world where women were considered less than second-class citizens, and those that were fertile were used by married Gilead couples as incubators for children that were a product of rape, amid a fertility crisis. Not only did Serena support and encourage this lifestyle for her community, but she also practiced it herself.

When she was the loving and supporting wife of Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes)—totally...

While The Handmaid’s Tale saw the fall of Gilead in Boston, it didn’t see the end of the regime. That’s not surprising when you consider The Testaments is happening, and it’s a sequel to the original series. The Handmaid’s Tale ended with June continuing her mission to take down Gilead and find Hannah, and it means she needs to be in the sequel series.

Caution: There will be some book spoilers for The Testaments in this post.

However, she can’t be in it right away. The Testaments isn’t June’s story, and there’s a lot that needs to be covered first.

The Handmaid's Tale - “Exodus” - June and Moira execute their dangerous plan. Serena makes a big commitment. (Disney/Steve Wilkie) Ann Dowd The Testaments is the story of three women in Gilead

If you’ve read Margaret Atwood’s 2019 novel of the same name,...

We’re living in the post baby mama twerking video era, and Meghan Markle still hasn’t lost hope that one day the truth will come to light and vindicate her.

In a recent chat with fellow podcaster Emma Grede, who is also the CEO of fashion brand Good American and a founding partner of Kim Kardashian’s Skims line, Meghan expressed her desire for the truth.

Meghan Markle Believes Lies Told About Her Won’t Last Forever

Since joining the Royal Family, Meghan Markle has been wrestling with multiple media sources telling things not quite like they are.

For example, the Kate Middleton crying story that was misrepresented to the world, which she later personally debunked during her Oprah sit-down.

But perhaps she’s not only referring to media sources when she expressed her interest that the truth will come to light, but maybe hoping that one day “recollections...

Chace Crawford, who is best known as Kevin Moskowitz in The Boys, has recently spoken out about his past career struggles, specifically after starring in Gossip Girl. While Crawford had a couple of credits under his belt prior to the teen drama series, portraying Nate Archibald in the CW’s Gossip Girl was what truly launched his career. Nate was Serena’s ex-boyfriend and one of the biggest heartthrobs in Gossip Girl, and throughout the show, audiences fell in love with the iconic womanizer.

But sadly, Crawford’s success in the show didn’t have the impact on his career that he expected. In a recent episode of the Good Guys podcast (via Variety), Crawford discussed how his fame as Nate Archibald affected him after the show ended nearly 13 years ago:

"I felt like I was in the wilderness for years after [Gossip Girl], because as big of a show as it was,...

Love Island: Beyond the Villa is the latest reality TV spin-off from the Love Island franchise,set to premiere on Sunday, July 13. The series will focus on the lives of fan-favorite contestants from Love Island USA's Season 6, and ahead of the new series, the cast has been announced.

The original cast for the upcoming season includes couples Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi, and JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez. Other cast members include Serena Page (who won Love Island USA Season 6 with boyfriend Kordell Beckham), Olivia Walker, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Connor Newsum, and Kendall Washington, Deadline reports.Kaylor Martin and her ex, Aaron Evans, will also appear on the show. But what else do we know about the latest Love Island spin-off and its cast? And why has Kordell ditched the series?

Why Will Kordell Beckham Not Be Appearing On 'Love Island: Beyond the Villa?' View this...

The new episode of “St. Denis Medical,” titled “Some Famous Internet Guy,” promises to deliver a mix of humor and heart. Airing on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 8:30 Pm on NBC, this episode dives into the chaotic world of a hospital where the unexpected is always just around the corner.

When a famous musician’s performance at St. Denis is unexpectedly delayed, Joyce takes matters into her own hands. She decides to host an impromptu talent show featuring the hospital staff. This leads to some surprising and entertaining performances, showcasing the hidden talents of the team. From singing to juggling, the staff’s attempts to shine will surely bring laughter and a sense of camaraderie to the hospital setting.

Meanwhile, Alex faces a personal challenge as she tries to connect with her daughter, Ella. This subplot adds an emotional layer to the episode, highlighting the struggles of balancing personal life with...

Bachelor in Paradiseseason 10 bartender Wells Adams and host Jesse Palmer shared their controversial opinions about the game-changing Golden crossover. For the first time ever, Bachelor in Paradise season 10 will feature contestants from the Golden franchise, but it's still uncertain how they'll fit in to the regular Paradise format. So far, two Golden alums have been officially announced: Leslie Fhima and Gary Levingston. They'll join Bachelor franchise alums Jonathon Johnson, Hakeem Moulton, Zoe McGrady, and Kat Izzo, who have all been confirmed to be heading to the beaches of Costa Rica for Bachelor in Paradise season 10.

Bachelor in Paradiseseason 10 bartender Wells Adams and host Jesse Palmer shared their controversial opinions about the game-changing Golden crossover.

In an interview with Us Weekly, which took place before Bachelor in Paradise season 10 began filming, Wells and Jesse admitted that they want to see crossover relationships between the Golden contestants and the Bachelor and Bachelorette alums.

Gilead isn’t finished yet. Though The Handmaid’s Tale closed its final chapter on May 27 after a gripping six-season run, its legacy lives on — through the eyes of a new generation.

Hulu’s next installment, The Testaments, is not just a continuation, but a bold reimagination of Margaret Atwood’s dystopia, diving deeper into the cracks of a crumbling empire.

Brief Details About ‘The Testaments’

If The Handmaid’s Tale was June Osborne’s story, The Testaments belong to the daughters — and the formidable Aunt who’s still standing.

“It’s about Mean Girls growing up Gilead,” says showrunner Bruce Miller, giving a stark and biting preview to Entertainment Weekly.

“It really is about what it’s like to be young and full of energy when the country is trying to turn you into something awful… When all of a sudden they’ve been telling you, ‘you are wonderful, you’re perfect,...

As a hectic 2025 news cycle shows no signs of slowing down, the lighter fare of summer TV season might be more welcome than usual.

Now that the Emmys submission deadline has passed, TV networks and streamers have released the bulk of their attention-grabbing titles — making room for guilty pleasure, beloved summertime favorites and new titles to entertain us during those warm, breezy nights. Some returning titles like “And Just Like That” and “Nine Perfect Strangers” kicked off their runs in late May, but will release new episodes weekly for a good chunk of the season. Returning favorites like Peacock’s “Love Island USA,” HBO’s “The Gilded Age” and FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” are back with new episodes. New series like Apple’s “Sick,” Netflix’s “The Waterfront” and Prime Video’s “Countdown” hope to captivate viewers. And the return of anticipated shows like “Ginny & Georgia...

The Handmaid’s Tale has been one of the most thought-provoking and powerful shows of the last decade. Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, the series paints a rather chilling picture of a dystopian world where women are stripped of their rights. While the premise is obviously intriguing, here we have actress Elisabeth Moss leading the way with her brilliant acting chops as June.

With this, the show also managed to keep the viewers hooked, as every episode adds something important to the story. All such episodes are well-received by the public, but some have earned a pretty high rating on IMDb, detailing just how much fans have loved them. So, let’s look at the top 5 episodes of The Handmaid’s Tale, ranked by IMDb.

5. Smart Power – Season 2, Episode 9 (IMDb: 8.9) Elisabeth Moss in a still from The Handmaid’s Tale | Credits: Hulu

In this episode, Fred and Serena...

With The Handmaid’s Tale concluding with its sixth season, Yvonne Strahovski is ready to move past Serena Joy, arguably one of the most compelling and layered characters in the entire show. From being one of the more primary enforcers of Gilead’s ideology to becoming one of its victims, which is par for the course for theocratic regimes, her journey as a character was riddled with complexities and nuances.

While it remains up for debate whether she changed as a person or not, as much of it is left intentionally ambiguous, originally, creator Bruce Miller intended to kill her off pretty early into season 6.

Bruce Miller initially intended to wrap Serena’s story by killing her Yvonne Strahovski as Serena Joy in The Handmaid’s Tale | Credit: Hulu

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The last season of "The Handmaid's Tale" had explosive deaths and a deadly wedding, but the final episode is slow and impressionistic, rather than the crescendo of a climactic plot. June mostly wanders around the newly liberated Boston, thinking about her past, present, and future — and even an alternate reality where the ladies of Gilead led normal lives singing karaoke to Stevie Nicks' "Landslide." A good chunk of the episode's last ten minutes is just June walking up the stairs of the Waterfords' charred home in slow-motion. By this point in the series, the use of molasses-paced montages and extreme close-ups has lost its poeticness, becoming self-indulgent and bordering on parody.

While the dialogue-heavy callbacks, reunions, and goodbye scenes are meant to reward fans, they feel very forced. Serena begs June for forgiveness; June thanks Aunt Lydia for her final act of heroism in releasing the Handmaids; Emily makes a...

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Warning: This story contains spoilers from Season 6 of The Handmaid’s Tale.

Fresh off the series finale, The Handmaid’s Tale cast and creatives gathered Wednesday at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles to reflect on the Emmy-winning show’s full-circle moments — and to reveal a surprise guest.

Calling the final scenes of the six-season series “a very meta experience to film,” star, director, and executive producer Elisabeth Moss described the moment her character, June Osborne, walks through the ruins of the Waterfords’ home and reflects on her past as a handmaid, known as Offred, in the Boston household.

“It was a really beautiful experience, because we had a closed set just to keep it really nice and calm,” said Moss, who directed four episodes this season, including the finale, during the FYC event. “Every single member of this crew took it upon themselves that this was going to be...

Now that we all know how The Handmaid’s Tale ends and June’s story begins, it’s time to turn our attention to a slightly less important — yet nevertheless pressing — question: Didn’t it seem like Serena Joy and Mark Tuello kinda had a slight thing for each other?

On its face, the idea is ridiculous. Serena, played by Yvonne Strahovski, was the ur-tradwife, a religious conservative whose quest for power was instrumental in replacing the United States of America with the hypocritical patriarchy of Gilead. Meanwhile Tuello, a high-ranking American military commander played by Sam Jaeger, spent his tenure...

The Handmaid's Tale had what almost qualifies as a happy ending. June (Elisabeth Moss) is alive, albeit still minus her daughter, and even Emily (Alexis Bledel) has made it out of Gilead. However, showrunner Bruce Miller believes that Serena Joy Waterford (Yvonne Strahovski), who tormented June in the early days of Gilead, deserved a more brutal end to her arc.

"I wanted to kill her," he told The Hollywood Reporter. "Because I think she was such a horrible person and being dead on the side of the road completely anonymously [after she was pushed from the train in the season premiere, which she miraculously survived] would have been a fitting end. I had to be convinced not to throw her off that train, along with the kid."

But Season 6 co-showrunner Eric Tuchman disagreed. "That would have been a very shocking opening for the season, and a realistic thing that might happen," he said. "But we felt strongly that there was more story for Serena, that...

In the penultimate episode of The Handmaid’s Tale, Commander Joseph Lawrence made the ultimate sacrifice. However, Commander Nick Blaine was sure that he was on the “winning side.” The wording is something to pay attention to in this series.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, episode 9

While there is a lot of focus on The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 finale, I want to go back an episode. After all, Nick’s death wasn’t focused on all that much in the series finale, and rightfully so. The focus had to be on June and Luke, figuring out what they do next and how the fight to take down Gilead for good continued.

Yet, Nick’s choice of words to Lawrence on the plane stand out in The Handmaid's Tale season 6, episode 9. As Nick joined the commanders to DC, he made a point about them being on the “winning side.

After 6 seasons of politically-charged, gut-wrenching drama, The Handmaid's Tale has come to an end. With a hugely impactful 66 episodes needing to be wrapped up, Bruce Miller and co nailed the landing with an emotionally moving final outing that saw, among many other plot threads that included the shocking return of Alexis Bledel's Emily, the story of Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) and June (Elisabeth Moss) come to a quiet, affecting end.

After a long-standing bitterness amidst unfortunate circumstances left the two as enemies, the finale tied up their story in the most poignant way possible. With Serena's redemption now complete, one more apology to June was met with the one thing she could never have expected: forgiveness. Now tied by a shared experience and the indescribable bond of motherhood, this could well be the lasting memory of The Handmaid's Tale's final episode for millions of fans who had long been invested in their ever-twisting relationship.

When it comes to redemption arcs, there was one most of us didn’t see coming in The Handmaid’s Tale series finale. It was all about Naomi Putnam-Lawrence, and now that arc needs to continue in The Testaments.

Caution: This post contains Spoilers for The Handmaid’s Tale series finale.

While there was a lot of focus on redemption for Commander Lawrence and a question about Serena’s possible redemption in the final season, nobody likely expected another Wife to get a chance to redeem herself. Naomi Putnam-Lawrence spent most of the season continuing to back the idea of Gilead until a turn at the very end.

There isn’t enough time to tell if this is a true redemption arc starting, though. The good thing about this series is that some of the storylines can continue in The Testaments. After all, we know Aunt Lydia will return and continue her redemption arc,...

This post contains spoilers from The Handmaid’s Tale‘s series finale. Proceed accordingly.

Though June Osborne had several very close calls over The Handmaid’s Tale‘s six-season run, Tuesday’s series finale ended with Elisabeth Moss’ character alive, well and ready to continue the fight against Gilead. (Read a full finale recap here.)

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