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Debut Novel Written on the Pages of a Real 19th-Century Textbook Wins 2026 Barnes & Noble Best YA Book Award
In November 2025, readers were introduced to one of the most beautiful and electric books of the year, as Jessica Walker’s debut, The Secret Astronomers, hit the shelves.
It wasn’t just readers who were mesmerized by the novel. Barnes and Noble took note quickly, and it’s now named The Secret Astronomers as the 2026 Barnes and Noble Best YA Book. It beat out some tough competition, going up against the likes of A Stage Set for Villains by Shannon J. Spann and Thorn Season by Kiera Azar.
The Secret Astronomers is a novel that captures the hearts of many, bringing a story of secret correspondence and the friendship that forms from it. A recent transfer student decides to keep her diary in one of the oldest textbooks at the school library. At no point did she think that anyone would find it, and then suddenly, she receives a response, and the two start to communicate in secret, bringing long-buried secrets to light.
Courtesy of VikingCopernicus just wants to get answers about her mother’s sudden death, while Kepler has dreams of going to one of the biggest colleges despite her family not having the financial means. They are two completely different girls, but they find comfort in each other through the written word.
The novel itself is a form of mixed-media, and it even has pages from an actual ancient astrophysics textbook, very much like the story itself. The entire story is told through hand-drawn illustrations, sticky note messages, annotations in the margins, and much more, creating a one-of-a-kind reading experience that everyone should see.
Walker shares that the idea came from the fact that people don’t know how to talk to each other. We’re developing technology to talk with potential life light-years away from us, yet we can’t communicate with people who don’t necessarily share our political views, and The Secret Astronomer shows it can be possible.
Appalachia is at the heart of the story, a region often misunderstood and shrouded in mystery and folklore. Walker uses her own life experience to bring an authentic portrayal, opening the region to us to help us understand the two main characters much more.
When speaking of the Barnes and Noble award, Tamar Brazis, Vice President & Publisher of Viking shared, “Viking Books Children’s Books is so proud that Barnes & Noble has recognized The Secret Astronomers with such an honor. Jessica Walker’s wholly original book has attracted a new audience of readers with its innovative approach to art, design, and storytelling.”
’90s Singer Announces First Tour in Nine Years for 30th Anniversary
Iconic '90s British singer Louise Redknapp is heading back on the road next year for a milestone album anniversary tour. The trek, which was announced on Tuesday via Instagram, will mark her first headlining tour in nine years, eliciting excitement from longtime fans.
The trek, titled the Naked // Confessions Tour, will launch in the spring of 2027 and travel to five major cities across the U.K. The exclusive series of dates will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her landmark debut solo album, Naked, while highlighting her most recent work off her acclaimed fifth studio album, Confessions.
Naked served as Redknapp's first musical project outside of the R&B girl group Eternal. After riding the significant success of the group's smash-hit debut record, Always & Forever, Redknapp departed to pursue a solo career. Her vocal talent and distinct pop sensibilities carried smoothly into her independent endeavors, cementing an acclaimed solo career that has endured for over three decades.
Easther Bennett, Kéllé Bryan, Vernie Bennett and Louise Redknapp of the British R&B girl group Eternal performing on stage in 1994.David Redfern/Redferns/Getty Images
Redknapp will kick off the tour on April 8 in Sunderland and conclude the run a week later in London. Despite the brief nature of the schedule, the singer expressed immense enthusiasm about returning to live performance and revisiting her debut material, opening up to NME in a recent interview and teasing some possible new material.
“I honestly can’t believe it’s been 30 years since Naked. That album changed everything for me,” Louise said. “To be celebrating it alongside my recent top 10 album Confessions, a record which means so much to me personally and creatively, feels incredibly special. I’ve missed touring so much, and I can’t wait to be back on the road performing all the hits and Confessions live for the first time…and maybe even some new music.”
2027 Naked Confessions Tour Dates
April 8 – Fire Station, Sunderland
April 10 – RNCM Theatre, Manchester
April 11 – Town Hall, Birmingham
April 13 – Palace Theatre, Southend
April 14 – Cadogan Hall, London
General sale tickets for the Naked // Confessions Tour will be available to the public on Friday.
The Only Actor Who Starred Alongside Both Elvis and the Beatles Has a Hollywood Story Almost Nobody Knows About
Long before cinematic universes and blockbuster franchises dominated pop culture, British actor Norman Rossington carved out one of the most unusual claims to fame in entertainment history: He remains the only actor to appear in films with both Elvis Presley and The Beatles.
Rossington may never have become a household name, but his face was instantly recognizable to generations of moviegoers. Born in Liverpool, England, in 1928, he built a career playing lovable everymen, comic side characters, military figures, and working-class personalities. And he became one of Britain's most dependable character actors throughout the 1950s and 1960s.
His unique Hollywood trivia status comes from two iconic films tied to music history. In 1964, Rossington appeared in A Hard Day's Night, the Beatles' wildly influential first feature film directed by Richard Lester. Rossington played Norm, the Beatles' road manager, in the fast-paced mock documentary that captured Beatlemania at its peak and forever changed music films.
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Just a year later, Rossington appeared alongside Elvis Presley in Tickle Me, which followed the story of a rodeo rider and ranch hand (Elvis) who becomes involved in a hidden treasure mystery at a dude ranch. Rossington played Mr. Pratt, who was one of the comedic supporting characters in the film.
While Elvis made dozens of movies during his career and the Beatles only made a handful together, Rossington became the rare connective thread between the two biggest music phenomena of the 20th century.
But reducing Rossington's legacy to trivia alone overlooks a remarkably steady and accomplished career. He appeared in acclaimed films like The Longest Day, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, and Tom Jones, as well.
On television, he became equally familiar to British audiences through sitcoms and dramas that showcased his natural comedic timing. Rossington appeared in popular British series such as The Army Game, one of the UK's biggest military sitcoms of the late 1950s and early ’60s, where his comic timing made him a standout. He also appeared in shows including Minder, The Saint, Crown Court, and Carry On Laughing.
He also had a successful stage career, performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company and appearing in major productions of Guys and Dolls, My Fair Lady, and Beauty and the Beast.
Despite his long and respected career in film, television, and theater, Rossington never received major acting recognition. He died on May 21, 1999, in Manchester, England, at the age of 70, with no big awards under his belt, according to Playbill. Multiple reports state that the cause of death was cancer.
When Rossington died, much of the world may not have immediately recognized his name. But his unlikely connection to both Elvis and the Beatles secured him a permanent place in entertainment history, with an unforgettable bridge between the two cultural icons.
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‘Emily in Paris’ Ending After Season 6—Here’s Everything We Know
Au revoir, Emily! One of Netflix's most popular series, Emily in Paris, will bid farewell to fans with its upcoming sixth season. Lily Collins, who stars as Emily, shared a heartfelt message about the show's conclusion on Netflix's YouTube channel.
"Hey, it's Lily. I just wanted to share something with you all," the actress begins in the video. "After six unforgettable years of playing Emily Cooper, I'm here to share that this upcoming sixth season will be our final."
Collins then offered a heartfelt thank you to loyal fans of the beloved series. "Season six will bring you everything you love about the show and serve as the final chapter in Emily's adventure of a lifetime. Our entire cast and crew are pouring our hearts into making this a fantastic farewell season, which we're now filming. I can't wait for all of the magic ahead and to celebrate our final season with you in the most chic way yet. We're so incredibly grateful, and we love you all," she added.
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The sixth and final season of Emily in Paris is currently being filmed in Greece. Show creator Darren Star (Younger, Sex and the City, Melrose Place) also shared his reflections in a separate press release from Netflix.
Star stated, "Making Emily in Paris with this extraordinary cast and crew has been the trip of a lifetime. As we embark on the final season, I am so grateful to Netflix, Paramount, and most importantly, the fans who have taken this incredible journey with us. We can't wait to share this last chapter with you. Thank you for letting us be a part of your lives, inspiring your dreams of travel and your love of Paris. We will always have Emily in Paris!"
The first season of Emily in Paris, which premiered in 2020, quickly became a phenomenon on Netflix and in pop culture. Since then, the show's international cast has become overnight global celebrities, including Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucien Laviscount, Samuel Arnold, and Bruno Gouery. Notable guest stars have included Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting), Kate Walsh (Grey's Anatomy), Eion Bailey (Center Stage), Bryan Greenberg (Suits LA), and playwright Jeremy O. Harris (Slave Play).
The fifth season of the series concluded with Emily and her friends facing new professional and romantic challenges. What lies ahead for the cast in the final season remains to be seen.
Target's Rattan Lounge Chair Turns Patios Into a 'Relaxing' Oasis, and It's Now $120 Ahead of Memorial Day
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If you're still working on sprucing up your outdoor space for spring and summer, Target has a new patio deal you won't want to miss. The Costway Folding Rattan Lounge Chair is a stylish and comfortable seating option to round out your deck or front porch, and it's now on sale for $100 off, knocking the price down to just $120 ahead of Memorial Day.
Featuring a sleek, modern design, this cozy lounger is an elegant seasonal upgrade for any home. It has a premium acadia wood frame that's sturdy and easy to clean, with black PE rattan that's stylish, weather-resistant, and breathable enough for hot temperatures.
Costway Folding Rattan Lounge Chair, $120 (was $220) at Target Shop at TargetMeasuring 24 inches long, 51.4 inches wide, and 32.5 inches high, this Costway lounge chair offers ample room to stretch out on and is designed to comfortably support up to 360 pounds. It comes with a built-in footrest that effortlessly folds under the seat when not in use, making it easy to store or transport to a different spot. A lockable hasp keeps the chair in place while it's folded.
In addition to the retractable footrest, the lounger also has an ergonomic design that allows you to lounge comfortably for hours. The sloped backrest provides optimal support for reclining, while the sturdy armrests offer additional space to spread out. Plus, assembly is hassle-free, thanks to the detailed instructions and included hardware.
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Multiple Target shoppers praised the Kingyes Adirondack chair for its overall quality and "beautiful" look. One reviewer dubbed it "sturdy and stylish," while another said it's "perfect for relaxing in style." Several also highlighted the space-saving design, which makes it suitable for small porches and patios.
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Get your patio ready for the sunny days ahead with this ultra-comfy rattan lounge chair. It's comfy, spacious, and a stunning upgrade for any outdoor space. Grab one (or more!) while it's still on sale for 45% off at Target.
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Rizo Velovic Reacts to Jeff Probst Spoiling His 'Survivor 50' Elimination: 'This Is Awkward'
Rizo Velovic is speaking out after Survivor host Jeff Probst accidentally spoiled his elimination live on-air.
During the Wednesday, May 20 Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans finale, Probst brought Velovic out on stage and revealed he lost to Jonathan Young in the final four fire-making competition before the moment had aired—cuing loud gasps from the audience.
Probst didn't realize his mistake until Velovic and fan-favorite Cirie Fields told him the elimination hadn't been shown yet.
“I’m not even sure what’s happened,” Probst said before the episode cut to commercial.
Despite the blunder, Probst had a good sense of humor about the ordeal when the show returned from commercial break. When the cameras came back up, the audience yelled, “We love you, Jeff!” to which Probst responded, “I love live television.”
“We were supposed to show you fire-making, and then have the loser of fire-making, Rizo, come out and talk about how charming he is, and if how he had practiced fire-making, maybe he would have won,” he continued. “Instead, we did a Survivor twist. It’s the last twist of the season. Now, we’re gonna watch Rizo lose.”
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Despite the awkwardness of the moment, Velovic—a self-proclaimed Survivor super-fan, is choosing to view the mess-up in a different lens.
“Survivor history!” Velovic told Entertainment Weekly after the finale. “Jeff was on a Variety interview recently saying that he wants to edit Survivor with the person going home and then showing how they go home. And he did it the next day, and it was me! I made Survivor history.”
The two-time castaway also became the first and only person in Survivor history to lose the final four fire-making competition twice.
“Never been voted out of Survivor, two times playing, only one of four people ever that happened to," he said. "And also the first finale flub ever in 50 seasons and the RizGod was a part of it. So that's what happened."
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Velovic also said he was aware something was amiss when he was brought out on stage before his elimination aired. Typically, players are interviewed after their exits.
“So my understanding was they were under the assumption fire already happened,” he explained. “But I was in the green room saying like, ‘Wait, I'm waiting for myself to lose here. What are we doing?’ And Jeff's like, ‘Bring out Riz God. And they're like, ‘You're up!’ And I'm like, ‘Okay, I'm gonna work with what we got here.’ And obviously doing the best RizGod that I do at Tribal.’”
“I'm playing off Jeff, and Jeff is talking about fire and I was like, 'Well, I'm not trying to reveal it.' So I’m like, ‘Win or lose, I'm proud of how I played,'" he continued. "And Jeff's like, ‘Sit your ass on the bench.’ And I'm like, 'Well, this is awkward.'"
In the end, Velovic said he thinks the show "recovered well" and revealed he even joked with Probst about it afterwards.
This Entire Greek Island Costs Less Than Many U.S. Homes— But There's a Catch
Who hasn’t wanted to own their own private island? In an era when people are desperately seeking escape, an uninhabited Greek island called Makri is hitting the auction block for approximately $267,000—far less than the average price of a house in the U.S.—might sound like a dream come true. But before you start imagining yourself as the next Richard Branson, remember, oftentimes if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
Makri, part of the Echinades archipelago in the Ionian Sea, dramatically went from luxury investment to bargain-basement pricing. Just four years ago, luxury real estate agencies were marketing it as a crown jewel for international investors, touting its potential as a five-star resort destination with a price tag of $8.6 million. Today? That same island is heading to auction in November with a starting price that's roughly equivalent to a modest apartment in Athens.
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The reason for the price collapse boils down to one fact: the island sits within Greece's protected environmental zones. It's classified as forest land and falls under the EU's Natura 2000 network—one of Europe's largest conservation systems. Ultimately, this means anyone hoping to build a luxury resort, beach club, or even a villa can essentially forget it.
What You're Actually GettingMakri spans nearly 243 acres with seven kilometers of coastline, rugged terrain, and dense forests. The island currently hosts three abandoned structures: a small house, a water cistern, and a chapel. The pristine natural landscape remains untouched by development or overtourism thanks to environmental regulations, which permit only "minimal light infrastructure" and limited agricultural activity. Any significant construction or upgrades would require extensive state approvals and environmental assessments—barriers that have deterred investors from previous auction attempts.
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According to the Greek newspaper Thema, the island's past is messy. Acquired in 1991 and leased out from 2005 onward, it's now burdened by a tangle of mortgages, tax disputes, and legal claims dating back decades—including substantial debts owed to the Greek government.
The auction is scheduled for November 13, 2026. Whether anyone actually bids remains to be seen.
'Blue Bloods' Star Tom Selleck's Next TV Series Involves More 'Crime and Justice'
It’s been more than a year since Blue Bloods wrapped up the hit CBS police drama, starring Tom Selleck as New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan. Now comes the news that while Selleck may have hung up his shield, he will still be pursuing crime when he hosts, narrates and executive produces Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck.
Whereas Blue Bloods was fictional, Crime and Justice will explore the true stories behind some of the most consequential crimes and investigations in American history as well as the lawmen who brought the offenders to justice.
“Throughout my career, I’ve been drawn to stories about consequences and the pursuit of justice,” said Selleck. “This series looks at real cases from across American history and the people tasked with seeing them through—moments when the pressure was intense, the outcome uncertain, and the decisions carried lasting consequences.”
The 10-episode series will cover crime from the dusty streets of the Old West to the high-tech manhunts of today. Guided by Selleck, whose career has long reflected American grit and responsibility, the series takes viewers inside real investigations, standoffs, and takedowns that upheld the law and helped shape the nation’s understanding of justice.
“Tom has long brought credibility and insight to stories about law and justice,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY Channel. “That background makes him a natural partner for this project. We’re pleased to be working with Tom on a series that looks at real crimes, real investigations, and the people responsible for upholding the law when the stakes were highest.”
Crime and Justice with Tom Selleck will air on The HISTORY Channel.
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'Legally Blonde' Turns 25 — Reese Witherspoon Shares Unexpected Details About This Weekend’s Re-Release
Bend and snap! Legally Blonde is hitting theaters this weekend in celebration of its upcoming 25th anniversary. Even though the original debuted on July 13 (2001), fans will get a chance to watch the beloved classic on the big screen over Memorial Day weekend.
As if you needed another reason to get excited about the 2000’s hit returning to the theaters, its star (of course, Reese Witherspoon) recently posted a video on Instagram with a few surprises for fans.
One of the movie’s most notable quotes, “Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed,” seems to be in full effect when Witherspoon filmed his clip. The Elle Woods actress wears a pastel pink cardigan while sharing, “We are bringing Legally Blonde back to theaters this weekend, May 24th and May 27th. There’s just something so fun about going to the movie theaters, and sitting with your friends, mauve wearing a little bit of pink, saying all the lines.” Witherspoon then leans in, with her hand to her mouth as if she is about to whisper, and says, “Maybe doing the bend and snap.”
View this post on InstagramBut wait, that’s not all. She leans back and excitedly announces, “Plus, there’s going to be a special sneak peek of our new series, Elle, which premieres on Prime on July 1st. So grab your friends, grab your daughter, go see Legally Blonde in theaters this weekend! I think you’re going to have some fun.”
Based on Reese’s post, fans are more than ready for this nostalgic re-release. One commenter wrote, “Clearly still remember the “bend and snap” scene. Can’t wait to watch Legally Blonde with my girls,” while others said, “Love this Reese! One of my favorite movies! So empowering! Perfect for this upcoming raining weekend,” and, “I am beyond excited! Bought my tickets and seated with my Bruiser this Sunday!”
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Debuts SoonWhat should fans know about the new series that Witherspoon is hyping up in the video? Elle is a Legally Blonde prequel that, as the actress said, debuts on Prime Video this July. Witherspoon (who executive-produces the new show) shared in a press release earlier this year, “I think our series’ themes of kindness, authenticity, and believing in yourself will resonate deeply with fans of the original films and new audiences alike.”
Global Head of Television, Amazon MGM Studios, Peter Friedlander, added, “Elle captures the heart, confidence, and optimism that made Elle Woods an enduring cultural icon, while giving audiences a fresh and deeply personal coming-of-age story.”
Seniors Owed Money by the Social Security Fairness Act May Not Realize Their Benefit Has Been Stolen
When the Social Security Fairness Act passed in 2025, many people were told that they would see a boost in their Social Security income. However, a year later, many people say the money they were promised never came through, and some admit their payments were stolen.
Now, some warn that there may be more people out there missing money that they may not even know they were owed as part of the new ruling, creating a tricky situation for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to track as the agency tries to figure out who still needs to be paid as part of the act.
Social Security Change Brings More Money to SomeThe Social Security Fairness Act boosted payments for more than 3 million people who were either not yet collecting Social Security or collecting smaller sums. However, not everyone realized their new windfall after the SSA eliminated two major rules that cut benefits for some workers. Instead, some people never saw a single penny from the change thanks to a surprising reason: Theft.
That's right, there's been a rise in thefts after these checks were sent out, according to NBC Chicago. That's because thieves have been raiding the mailboxes of those who are supposed to be receiving the money and instead fraudulently cashing them on their behalf, while pocketing the money.
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For one woman, that spelled a $55,000 loss after the act made it impossible for her to collect on behalf of her late husband. She told NBC Chicago that an Amazon driver was accused of stealing her mail and taking the check to a bank, where she used a fake ID to cash it. And she's not the only one who lost their money, since several other people have shared similar stories.
How to Find Out if You're Owed Social Security PaymentsAccording to an FAQ on the SSA website, payments were set to start going out on Feb. 25, 2025 as part of this change. The payment was intended as a one-time lump sum, which is why some recipients reported receiving large amounts at home or being directly deposited into their accounts.
All payments were sent out by July 7, 2025, totaling $17 billion and spread across 3.1 million people. Those who qualified for the payment would've been sent a letter in advance letting them know they'd be receiving extra money from the SSA.
If you received a notice but not a payment, you should contact the SSA immediately by calling 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., local time. However, if you did not receive a notice that you were among the millions of people who were expected to receive an extra payment as part of the new ruling, chances are that you are not owed money. That being said, the quickest way to find out is to call the SSA and ask.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
'Thursday Murder Club’ Author Is Back With a Sequel to ‘We Solve Murders'
The Thursday Murder Club became a huge success, especially with the Netflix movie, and there’s no doubt that you jumped straight into We Solve Murders by Richard Osman.
We Solve Murders followed a different group of sleuths, and we all quickly became enamoured by their knack for solving crimes. The trio is back for another murder mystery, this time in the novel We Chase Shadows, which will be released on September 15, 2026.
We Solve Murders introduced us to Steve Wheeler, a retired police detective who just hasn’t been able to take his mind off his former work. Fortunately, his punch-happy daughter-in-law, Amy, is there to back him up, and novelist Rosie is more than happy to jump into mysteries. During the initial novel, we were just getting to know them, but now they have their own agency, and it’s time to take on their first official case.
While we love Thursday Murder Club for the ability to give us older characters who aren’t done with the zest of life yet, the We Solve Murders series takes us around the world. That’s certainly the case with We Chase Shadows, which takes us to the Italian hills, where a body is found on the steps of a private villa.
Courtesy of VikingThis is clearly a murder. There’s a threatening note signed by some sort of mystery man, and now the trio is deep in the case to find the killer. They just have to do it while avoiding the police, and it turns out that they’re not staying in Italy at all. They’ll be on the road to Spain and America — and yes, we’ll get a layover at the We Solve Murders HQ!
Osman just revealed the cover for his new novel last week, where he shared the design “fits very neatly with the plot for this book…a little bit glamorous, a little bit dangerous, lots of sunshine, lots of travel, and Trouble the cat very much making his presence felt.”
This is certainly going to be one of the most anticipated novels of the fall, both in terms of general fiction and in the mystery genre. Nobody does the dry wit and humor like Osman! September 15 can’t get here soon enough!
‘Sex and the City’ Star Jason Lewis Resurfaces for First Time in 3 Years With Mysterious Message
Jason Lewis rose to stardom as Smith Jerrod on Sex and the City. However, the actor went dark on social media three years ago. Now, he's back with a mysterious message.
Lewis, 54, catapulted to fame as the boyfriend of Kim Cattrall's beloved Sex and the City character Samantha Jones. Lewis played a model who rose to stardom with the help of Jones, ultimately becoming a successful actor who supported her through her cancer journey. While Lewis stuck around for the 2008 Sex and the City movie and its 2010 sequel, his character and Jones had split by the time And Just Like That... came around. Of course, Cattrall had no interest in appearing in the HBO series, anyway. However, Lewis is back on social media after wiping his account clean three years ago, choosing to go under the radar completely.
In a video showing the star walking on the beach, the ruggedly handsome actor gave a subtle indication of what he's doing these days.
"After three years, it was time," he captioned the post, in which he tells the camera, "I went quiet. Not because I have nothing to say, but because I had something to do. The kind of creative work that doesn't leave room for much else, and I made my peace with that. It's the kind of work that needs to find its people, though. I'm still in it, but I am far enough along now that it felt like it was time to resurface and share what I've been doing," he explained.
He concluded the video by saying, "More to come."
View this post on Instagram Is Jason Lewis Single?No! Lewis found love with producer Liz Godwin and announced their engagement in 2020.
“She loves me when I am amazing, and when I am not,” he shared with PEOPLE. “She is always on my side and ever my support. She creates space for me in which I grow and I am a better man for knowing her, so the humble ask to take her as my wife, and of course her ‘yes,’ are absolute blessings to my life.”
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'Survivor 50' Finalist Joe Hunter Reacts to Losing Another Jury Vote: 'I Could Tell Right Away' (Exclusive)
Survivor 50 is here! Every week, Parade's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off the island.
"Joe is moving just enough to technically be moving. You are not watching slow motion. That is a determined Survivor player, not bothered by any of the distractions of me or the other players or the sound of blocks dropping. Thinking about the necklace, that’s it."
Jeff Probst said this while observing Joe Hunter participate in a postmerge challenge on Survivor 50. But, in a way, it's a microcosm of the Season 48 runner-up's game on his second go-around. While his tactics based around honor and integrity had turned out fantastically successful for him this time around, he realized that would make him a minnow among sharks. And so he had to get his own teeth, dipping his toes into the waters of deceit. However, that was not necessarily the opinion of his competition. To them, Joe was someone to play around, not with, a person who sometimes had to be kept on a "Joe-tation" to avoid flying off the handle. As a result, despite feeling like he changed his game, he wound up sitting in the exact same spot he did two years ago, finishing in third place at the final Tribla Council.
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Joe entered his second season in a surprisingly fragile state for a returning player. That's due in large part to watching back his season the entirety of the spring, and watching Kyle Fraser and Kamilla Karthigesu undermine him, despite the relationship he thought he had. It was clear early on that, after feeling like he got "pantsed on national television," Joe was now playing with Survivor suspenders. And that came to a head mere days into the game with Rick Devens, as we got to see what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
While the former newscaster was brought into an alliance with Joe, he was not a fan of his approach, feeling he'd have to play around him rather than with him. So, when he beat around the bush about working together, it led to a tense tête-à-tête, with both men growing increasingly frustrated with each other. Apparently, things got so heated that the fire captain was even put in the line of fire, with his tribe members worried he'd be an obstacle to them in the future. Luckily, Joe was able to survive and, in doing so, locked in with his people at the swap. Unfortunately, as the game turned individual, his "team" was suffering massive casualties. Old-school was getting schooled at certain points, and while Joe was always in the know, he had to watch as close allies like Colby Donaldson, Coach Wade, and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick fell by the wayside.
At the Final Nine, Joe and Jonathan Young were the lone soldiers remaining. But they were far from down and out, able to capitalize on some key opportunities to take out the biggest threats left in the game. And yes, that includes Rick, whose actions of throwing Stephenie under the bus at Tribal Council had him reach a whole new level of distaste. The path was laid for Joe to have a repeat performance from his original season, down to being picked to sit in the Final Three (this time by Aubry Bracco). Unfortunately, the same outcome was fated to repeat as well. While the jury had respect for Joe, it was clear they did not see his game as a winning one, as seen through the number of flaws he listed out. But he still ends his second season with the distinctions of never having been voted out, winning the third-most Immunity Challenges of all time, and making his way to scripted TV in a new Tyler Perry TV show.
The day after the finale, Joe talks with Parade about his reaction to the reception he got at the final Tribal Council, his complicated relationship with Rick, and whether he feels he can truly change his game for a possible third season.
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How are you doing this morning, Joe? What's your headspace after finishing in the exact same position as you did last time, but in a completely different way?
Honestly, Mike, I'm just filled with gratitude. There's all this talk, and most people lead with negativity, right? This is not blowing smoke. I got on Survivor, the initial blow was from my sister. And I was just on the tail end of a beautiful, brutal divorce. And anyone in production that knows me, my journey from then to now, I feel like I won. I really do. It isn't that I didn't want to win and get first. But no one can take away getting back to the Final Three. So what I'm feeling is, when I look at my torches at my house now, two of them, they've never been snuffed. [Most] people can say they haven't been voted out. That's a great feeling, man. So I feel great.
Let's get into how Day 26 went for you this time around. From our perspective, it seemed like the conversation was around Aubry or Jonathan. Did you get that sense as well? What was your reaction to how you were treated by the jury?
I mean, this is the truth about it. The second I sat on that stool, regardless of what anyone's truth says it is, I could tell right away. I could point out the people that were like, "Hey, I don't like Joe," or whatever reason. They can say whatever they want. I knew. I could count. I could tell you right now, like, "You're not voting for me." It didn't matter what I said. And I was like, "Do we have to do this? I can get up and go". So, there was that.
And then the other piece is within that, if you really go back and watch the film, I'm big on watching film. It's a question on top of a question. So it'd be like, "Hey, I want to ask this," and then someone would chime in. They all wanted their time. So it's like," I'm gonna ask a question to Joe, and the three of us." And then another person would lead into it, and I lead into it, and then we would never go back to the original question. People like Emily Rick Devens, Christian, Dee were very good, I felt, at making us all feel heard. They did a good job of like, "This is a discussion. Give them all a chance." Not, "Oh, you don't understand this, you don't understand that." They got it. So I could tell I was cooked before we opened our mouths.
What was your reaction when Cirie mentioned the "Joe-tation"? And generally, the perception from some people that they had to play around you, and you had to be monitored?
I mean, it's a great question. I won't comment. I'm not going to comment on it. I feel that the tone of it, I won't comment on that. But I'll say this, anyone out there that I got vulnerable with, that's what I do with my people. For my people, I'm going to vent to you like I would no one else. People I don't like, my enemies, when you ask me a question, I don't say a word to you. Or I say things like, "It's great, we're good, we're having a good time." But then when I open up to you about, like, "I can't believe this," it's like your spouse.
I thought we were in that zone where I could [do that]. And if that's going to be taken as out of context to managing me, that sucks. I misread the relationship. And that's okay; that's part of the game. This isn't about feelings, or "you can't handle this." There's nothing to do with that. If you walk into an arena with me, and you want to play like that, we can play like that, right? It's more about, I misread it, and that's my fault again. And it's not against the rules, it's not a bad thing. It's just okay. I didn't know that, and, if I play again, okay, different outcome.
To that point, let's talk about one of your most vocal opponents this season: Rick Devens. It's clear the two of you just have fundamentally different thoughts on the game, which bore out in this argument that was apparently even worse than what we saw on TV. Talk to me about what your dynamic was like throughout the entire season.
This is what's hilarious. I saw some exit press, like, "It's the worst argument." Listen, I was raised in a firehouse. I was raised in a Division One football locker room. And when I heard that, I'm like, "That's the worst argument you've ever heard or seen?!" This hype was like, "Okay, this is the route we're going." So that got under my skin, and it's because I love Rick Devens.
I regret ever even saying a bad word about Rick Devens in the game, because it was an emotional reaction. He's a great father, great husband, and what's funny is that was the story. And believe me, that's not the story. I can't say enough kind things about him. His exit press, I feel, was the same way. The only thing I regret is all the moments of passion.
And the reason why I wanted Rick out is he's one of the best to play the game. It wasn't personal. Rick flipped the coin for $2 million. Rick hid a fake idol. There's no better than that in the game. And that's out of respect. It wasn't like, "I want you out because I hate you." This is another father looking at a guy, going, "Man, you're a class act, dude." And in fact, that's the guy I want to play with. You should be able to play Survivor every way. Rick's way is not wrong. That's what's funny. It turned into good versus evil, me being evil. It's so inaccurate. I just respect Rick so much, I really do. And I regret that it was seen otherwise.
What about Jonathan? The two of you were in lockstep throughout the postmerge. What was it like working with him?
I love Jonathan. He's a great man. And he, again, is one of those people that I look at outside of the game, I'm like, "You're a great person outside the game, you're a great person inside the game." I wish they showed that we talked every single day. It's crazy to me they didn't show that, and I just respect his game. But I respect how he not only switched it up, but the way he adapted his game to fit 50 was brilliant. So I got nothing but love for Jonathan. I wish they would have shown our relationship more. He's a great person.
Aubry told me last night that the two of you had a relationship that didn't really make the air. We got a dash of it when she picked you to go to the Final Three, a moment that clearly meant a lot for you both. Talk to me about that.
Aubry, she's so talented. So I'm coming back from reliving my Season 48 moment with Eva, and I'm just kind of in the jungle, reliving that exact place where we did the firemaking. And I'm walking back from that, honestly, no cameras, which I did not want. And I see her running around looking for an idol, and I hear Genevieve calling her name, I'm not kidding.
And I come back, and she whips out of the brush. And I walk up behind, and I go, "Hey," and she turns around. And Aubry's such a real person, such a genuine person. She goes, "Hey." And I go, "Look, I get it." And we had this moment. I didn't talk about it with anybody, I didn't spread that, because I could sense her vulnerability in the moment. She's just trying to play. She's been on the bottom, she's a vet. And in that moment we just shared, this is real. We checked in all the time, because I have parts of her in me, and vice versa. We just checked in on each other all the time. "Are you good, because this sucks." Or, "this is great. She's a real one." I love Aubry. She's a real one.
I want to talk about the third member of this Final Four in Rizo. A secret scene came out around the moment of your meeting, and he commended you for what you did for Eva, since he has an autistic brother. And, despite wanting him out at four, you decide to help him in firemaking. Talk to me more about that.
With Rizo, I had a very special relationship. And I loved the kid, I really did. I know that there's all these things in hype, and all this and that. But when he shared his moment with his brother, that was outside the game, and it chokes me up. I feel he felt me, that I was like, "Okay, I got you." That was a major part of our relationship.
Then I'm in this mode of like, "Man, I'm just gonna play the way that people say I can't play and let everybody do it on their own. I'm gonna let you build fire by yourself. Jonathan built fire by himself. I'm gonna sit here." And I just thought, "Man, I'm so tired of people telling me what I have to do and what I can't do or can do. He's a good kid." Why would you not want to help someone that's going into a fight to make sure to give them a chance. No one can take away the moment that Rizo and I shared with his family and his brother, and I love him for his strength for dealing with that.
What's something that didn't make the edit that you wish we got the chance to see?
All the moments with Colby on the beach, all the moments with Coach on the beach. Colby and I tearing into the chicken, I mean, it was crazy. And then also Genevieve, we had a great relationship. We were trying to build something there to really change the game. My relationship with Emily, you can see in her and her jury questions, she's such a wonderful person. We tried to make that groove work, but we just couldn't.
It seems like you're happy to play Survivor again. But I'm curious, considering how your game was perceived both of your seasons, do you feel like you'd be able to change your approach? Or can you not help but play in a style that's inherent to who you are as a person?
I'll tell you this, my man. When I think about Survivor, it's to make the crowd happy, right? I don't know if I need to carry grenades with dynamite and then just do cartwheels and put on a wig. If I can do the most crazy things, they still hate me. I feel that, at the end of the day, no matter what, I want to encourage anyone, including myself, I would play every single time, and I'm just going to do the best I can.
I think everyone wants to hear I'm going to be a villain. To me, that sounds like you're playing a character. I'm going to be me, and I'm going to try to adapt to the season. Every season's different. If you call me back for 60, I'd be there. And I'm going to just adjust to the season, because it's me, I mean, it's like going into war. It's not like, "Oh, I'm always going to be this way." Whatever season that is, I'm gonna try to swing for the fence. But you can always count on me being real Joe, that's it.
Millions Are Asking the Same Question About Memorial Day and Social Security Payments
Memorial Day is fast approaching. And while that may mean remembering our fallen heroes for some and backyard BBQs for others, there is a group of people anxiously wondering whether the bank holiday will cause delays in their Social Security payments.
That's because Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed by the Social Security Administration (SSA). And while some of us will still be at work on Monday, SSA employees will likely be enjoying some time off with their families. So, will that cause the final installment of May's Social Security payments to be late? Here's what we know.
Will Memorial Day Cause Delays With Social Security PaymentsMemorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, this year. And while that means a long weekend for most people in the U.S., it could also mean payment delays for those who receive certain types of direct deposit payments, since Monday is considered a bank holiday.
But when it comes to Social Security payments, which are a financial lifeline for many, possible delays can be very scary. Fortunately, it doesn't look like Monday's holiday will cause any serious delays in Social Security payments this year.
However, if you are expecting a payment on a bank holiday (or over the weekend), the SSA says you should receive it on the next business day instead.
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When is the Next Social Security Payment Being Sent OutThe final round of social security payments will be sent out on Wednesday, May 27, according to the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments for 2026. These payments will be sent out to recipients whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31 of the month.
Then, June's payments will resume on the SSA's regular schedule, with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments hitting bank accounts on June 1. Of course, if your payment doesn't arrive when you expect, there are a few things that could be holding it up.
First, the SSA suggests that you always check with your financial institution when your direct deposit doesn't appear in your account on time. That's because the most common culprit behind late payments is what happens behind the scenes with your bank.
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If the bank says they never received the funds, that's when you'll want to reach out to the SSA to see if something is up with your payment. While they are rare, sometimes mistakes can happen that can cause delays with payments.
The best way to get a hold of the SSA is by calling the national phone number at 800-772-1213 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., local time. You can also contact your local SSA office directly, just be sure to double check their hours before you make your call so you can ensure you'll actually be able to reach someone in the office.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Action Star Jet Li Opens Up About How the 2004 Tsunami and the Near-Death Experience Taught Him an Important Lesson About Retirement
Jet Li, a Chinese-born star of movies like Romeo Must Die, The One, and Mulan, always considered ways he could give back, but he thought he’d have to wait until retirement. When he, his wife, and daughters survived the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in the Indian Ocean, however, he realized he couldn’t wait any longer.
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Surviving A DisasterThe Indian Ocean Tsunami hit the region on December 26th, 2004, and took the lives of 230,000 people. In the Maldives, where Li and his family were, 82 people were killed, with 26 still missing. The force of the earthquake that caused the tsunami was so great that it actually changed the rotation of the Earth.
After the ocean floor settled and the flood waters receded, Li took stock of his life. His wife and daughters were safe, and he realized that he couldn’t keep waiting. He needed a change.
"But then, the tsunami happened. I was only 41 years old and so very close to death. You think about it, and nobody can control how long your life is. You want to retire? Maybe by that time... you might die before you retire. I can be strong, Jet Li, kung fu fighting, but in nature, when a tsunami comes, you're nothing. If you're gone, you're gone,” Li told People magazine in a recent interview.
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AftermathLi began his charity, One Foundation, on a simple premise. If every person gave 1 Yuen, the equivalent of $0.12, every month, then the foundation could make a difference. Many people were skeptical, calling on the wealthy and corporations to donate more. But Li’s vision was of ordinary people helping ordinary people.
It took a while, but the idea worked. After 15 years, One Foundation had donated over $735 million back to society. “Don't think about the cents. It's too small. If everybody put the cents together, let's build the mountain," he noted.
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Small ChangesLike the effect the earthquake had on the planet’s rotation, Li’s idea seemed too small to notice. But small changes can turn into large movements, as Li discusses in his new book Beyond Life and Death: The Way of True Freedom.
In Li’s book, he reflects on how surviving a disaster that claimed so many lives changed his own life. Instead of waiting to start until he “had time,” Li decided to make the time for himself.
"That's what I believe, to try our best to change our lives. We can't wait for somebody to save us. We need to do something,” Li says.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
'Off Campus' Season 1 Ending Explained: Do Hannah and Garrett End Up Together For Real?
Off Campus quickly skated to the top of pop-culture consciousness when it premiered on May 13 on Prime Video, with the streaming adaptation of Elle Kennedy's popular Briar University books winning TV fans over with its lovable characters, relatable conflicts and steamy, R-rated romance.
Across eight episodes, the "New Adult" series followed the romantic connections and athletic antics of college hockey players and the women they love, specifically the fake-dating arrangement between music major Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and Briar Hawks star center Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli): Hannah will tutor Garrett to ensure that his grades are high enough to remain on the hockey team, while he will help her drum up a little jealousy in her real crush, Justin (Josh Heuston).
Unsurprisingly, the kiddos start catching feelings for real, but throughout they have to deal with their own respective interpersonal dramas, from Garrett's familiar issues with his hockey-legend dad Phil (Steve Howey) to Hannah's lingering trauma after experiencing sexual assault in high school.
All of those plot points come to a dramatic head in the season's final episode (but don't worry there's already a picked-up second season to look forward to), so here's everything that went down both on the ice and off at the end of Off Campus season one.
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Off Campus season one.
Do Hannah and Garrett end up together?Yes, Hannah Wells and Garrett Graham ultimately do end up together at the end of Off Campus season one, but not before a few dramatic setbacks.
The eighth and final episode of the season, entitled "The Line Change," board-crashes both of Hannah and Garrett's individual storylines: During a heated match between Briar University and their rival school, Garrett realizes that the player he's facing off against on the ice is actually Hannah's high school rapist, Aaron Delaney (Quinten James). Horrified and furious, Garrett beats the pulp out of Aaron right there during the big game, which leads to his suspension from the team (and the replacement of Antonio Cipriano's Logan as Hawks captain) and him splitting up with Hannah, as he's afraid that he shares the same violent nature as his father.
After a change of heart, though, Garrett shows up to the big pop-music showcase that Hannah has been working toward all season long. She performs "Girl That I Am," a brand-new song she wrote about overcoming the pain of her past assault and moving on via her romantic feelings for Garrett ("I had to trust to feel again / I had to let you in to finally see / I am the girl that I am / Because of the girl I used to be." Following her performance, which garners her a second place standing in the competition, Garrett waits for her in the parking lot, and the duo reconcile their relationship.
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Belmont Cameli and Ella Bright star as Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells in Off CampusPrime Video
What happened between Allie and Dean?s Off Campus fans already know, Hannah and Garrett's romance wasn't the only heated hockey connection taking place in season one: their pals Allie Hayes (Mika Abdalla) and Dean Di Laurentis (Stephen Kalyn) were entangled in their own secret affair for much of the first season after Allie broke up with her on-and-off-again boyfriend Sean McCall (Riley Davis).
Allie and Dean's hook-ups started casually enough but clearly grew to something more substantial by season's end, which seemingly spooked the former—to slow things down in their relationship and maintain their friends-with-benefits status, Allie told Dean that they should sleep with other people. Realizing the extent of his feelings for Allie, Dean decides against hooking up with another girl, but Allie ends up having sex with Hunter Davenport (Charlie Evans), a hockey player who just happens to be Dean's biggest rival and newest teammate.
The reveal of not only Allie's one-night stand but also the identity of her partner prompts a physical fight between the two men at a bar while Allie looks on in shock.
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Stephen Kalyn and Mika Abdalla play hook-up buddies in Prime Video's Off Campus.Prime Video
Is the ending of 'Off Campus' the show different from the book?Yes, though the majority of Hannah and Garrett's romance stays faithful to Elle Kennedy's 2015 book The Deal, there are slight deviations between page and screen. For example, in the novel, that violent fight between Garrett and Aaron doesn't actually take place on the ice in the middle of the hockey game. In fact, Aaron isn't even a hockey player in the book, and the smackdown actually occurs between Garrett and one of Aaron's friends in a parking lot after the latter trash-talks Hannah following an exhibition game.
Therefore, Hannah and Garrett's break-up also plays out differently on page. Rather than splitting because of that on-ice fight, what happens in the novel is that Garrett's father manipulates Hannah into breaking up with him by threatening to cut off financial support for Garrett’s college tuition if they stay together. However, Garrett doesn't need his famous father's money to continue his education, as he will gain access to a trust fund from his grandfather on his 21st birthday, and the couple resumes their romance.
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Belmont Cameli, Stephen Kalyn and Antonio Cipriano star as hockey players on the fictional Briar Hawks team in Off Campus.Prime Video
Is there an alternate ending to 'Off Campus' season one?Yes, along with some tweaks and changes made in adapting the story from page to screen, there was reportedly an entirely different ending planned for Off Campus season one. Series creator Louisa Levy revealed to PEOPLEmagazine that it was "not always the plan" to reveal that Allie hooked up with Hunter in the finale, but the show's writing team "got excited about it because it allowed us to tee up potential future seasons that we might be able to explore."
"We had a different ending that I can't disclose, because it is a spoiler," Levy told the outlet, adding that the reveal not only drummed up tension between Hunter and Dean but also served as a way "tee up a little bit of Dean's backstory that we might be able to get into in future seasons as well." (Things haven't been confirmed yet but it seems all but guaranteed that Off Campus season 2 will have Allie and Dean serve as romantic leads and will follow the plotlines of their book, The Score.)
"Hunter is in The Score. He is in that book, just in a small way," Levy explained. "Being able to pull from the later books and maybe use those characters to build out the initial four books was a fun opportunity."
'Goldbergs' Star Wendi McLendon-Covey Says She Has 'PTSD' From Working with Jeff Garlin
It's been about five years since controversial comedian Jeff Garlin was formally fired from ABC's hit sitcomThe Goldbergs, and fans only continue to speculate over the star's alleged actions behind the scenes.
Roughly a year after Garlin's dismissal from the show, cast member Wendi McLendon-Covey gave an interview where she openly discussed her relationship with Garlin, saying that she had "PTSD" from her time working alongside the comedian.
“That was a long time coming,” McLendon-Covey told Andy Cohen, referencing Garlin's firing from the show in an interview for SiriusXM (via Cracked). As the actress put it, Garlin's exit came after the cast's repeated complaints regarding the actor. “That it finally happened, it was like, ‘Okay, finally someone is listening to us.’”
As for the specifics of her co-star's actions, McLendon-Covey asked Cohen to steer the conversation in a different direction, not wanting to shed light on what it was like working with the Curb Your Enthusiasm actor behind the scenes.
"I’m exhausted by that topic and the PTSD of it all," the actress said. "I just feel like the less people know about that, the better. No one benefits from knowing anything.”
Garlin's tenure on The Goldbergs came to an end after a three-year HR investigation found evidence of repeated misconduct by the actor. Defending his behavior in an interview with Vanity Fair, Garlin said, "I have my process about how I’m funny, in terms of the scene and what I have to do. (Sony) feels that it makes for a quote ‘unsafe’ workspace.”
“To me, if you’re a stand-in on a show and you don’t like the content or the behavior... If someone’s going after you, that’s different," Garlin said when asked about an allegation saying he physically and verbally acosted a stand-in on the show. "But in terms of in general — well, then by God, quit, go someplace else.”
2010s Horror Director Returns With Disturbing New Sci-Fi Epic at Cannes
One of the most talked-about films at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival is also one of the strangest.
Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin premiered his long-awaited sci-fihorror movieHopethis week, and early reactions from critics and festival audiences have been anything but quiet. The film, which stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, blends cosmic horror, survival thriller elements and apocalyptic science fiction into a story many viewers described as overwhelming in the best possible way.
Na is already well known among horror fans for the 2016 cult hit The Wailing, a movie that steadily built a passionate international following over the last decade. Because of that reputation, anticipation around Hope had been growing for years before the Cannes debut finally arrived.
According to early coverage from festival critics, Hope centers on mysterious beings arriving in a remote port town, setting off violent and increasingly surreal events. Several reviewers noted that the film shifts dramatically in tone and scale as it unfolds, moving from grounded suspense into large-scale cosmic horror territory.
Trade publications including Variety, Deadline and the Associated Press all highlighted the intense audience reaction after the screening. Some critics praised the movie’s ambition and visual style, while others admitted they were still trying to process exactly what they had watched. That split response only fueled more online discussion among horror fans eager to see footage, plot details and reactions from Cannes attendees.
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Part of the fascination surrounding Hope comes from its unusually international cast and production scale. In addition to Fassbender and Vikander, the film reportedly mixes Korean genre storytelling with big-budget science fiction visuals rarely seen in Korean horror cinema. Fans online have already started comparing the project to classics like Alien and Annihilation, with The Wrap calling it a 'masterful monster movie.'
The timing also helped push the movie into the spotlight. Horror has been having another major mainstream moment lately, with audiences embracing ambitious genre projects both in theaters and on streaming platforms. Cannes reactions often create momentum months before wide release dates are announced, and Hope appears positioned to become one of the most anticipated horror releases on the horizon.
For Fassbender, this is not necessarily new territory. He played the calm but sociopathic and driven synthetic human in Alien: Covenant.
For now, fans outside Cannes are still waiting for a full trailer and official release plans. But after days of intense festival buzz, one thing already seems clear, Hope has become the rare horror movie capable of dividing audiences while making nearly everyone curious to see it for themselves.
Sephora Is Selling a Stunning New Neutral Eyeshadow Palette That's the Perfect Size for Travel
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Vacations are the best, but packing for your trips can cause stress, especially when it comes to your beauty products. After all, makeup, skincare and haircare can sometimes be bulky and difficult to pack. Luckily, there are plenty of mini options on the market that make this a problem of the past, including this stunning new neutral eyeshadow palette at Sephora right now.
Danessa Myricks Beauty's Mini Everyday Magic Neutral Freedom Palette is a great palette for travel. Not only is it the perfect mini size, making it easy to pack away, but it also contains all the eyeshadow shades you need for both day and night. It features six neutral colors, including easily blendable mattes and striking reflective chromes. This will save room in your makeup bag on the go or while traveling, as there will be no need to pack a palette for a going-out look or everyday; this palette has it all in one convenient compact.
Danessa Myricks Beauty Mini Everyday Magic Neutral Freedom Palette, $48 at SephoraSephora
Shop It!Another cool part about this palette is that it can be used beyond the eyes. It's formulated for the entire face (though you should not use the shades Sand and Toasted on the lips). It's also especially great to apply using just your fingers, sparing even more room in your suitcase since you won't need to bring along a bunch of makeup brushes!
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Shoppers are enamored with this palette, giving it an average rating of 4.8 stars on Sephora.com, and 97 percent say they would recommend it to others. One happy Sephora customer noted that the palette's size is perfect for travel.
"It's the perfect addition to my collection, love it for my travel, I am glad she brought out this color scheme! You can not go wrong with just this palette for day time or night, perfect sparkle for day time and night. Matte look for day or dramatic smokey eye for night, it's a win win!!" raved one fan in a five-star review on Sephora.com.
Other fans of the palette appreciate its formulation and how easy the shadows are to blend.
"Best formula on the market hands down. Never have I ever found such pigmented shimmers that apply the way these do. The mattes blend effortlessly. My secret weapon as a MUA. I need more palettes from her," said another pleased Sephora shopper in a five-star review on Sephora's website.
You can find this new neutral eyeshadow palette on Sephora.com or in select Sephora stores. It retails for $48.
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Jonathan Young Reveals Which 'Survivor 50' Player He Thinks Turned the Jury Against Him (Exclusive)
Survivor 50 is here! Every week, Parade's Mike Bloom will bring you interviews with the castaway most recently voted off the island.
After doing a lot of work on his body, Jonathan Young came into Survivor 50 ready to build a body of work. Known for perhaps being the best provider and challenge performer of the new era, the Season 42 star knew he could easily steer into the curve, his opponents thinking they'd know what they'd get out of him. But, like many of the fish he has caught during his Survivor career, something much deadlier was lurking underneath the surface. Jonathan put in the work between seasons to dimensionalize his skills, from strategic and social tactics to practicing fire. And it paid off for him swimmingly, as he directed votes, got revenge, avoided being targeted, and even defeated his previous rival in the Final Four Firemaking. But unfortunately, the protege of Boston Rob Mariano was fated to have the same outcome as his mentor: Finishing in second place on his second season.
Jonathan started the game with the familiar beats that made him a standout player in the first place, catching fish and leading his tribe in challenges. But even on solid land, he wanted to play fluid, looking to still be his genuine self, while opening his game up to more to exaggeration and deception. Unfortunately for Jonathan, he got a heavy dose of that doled his way in his first vote of the season. Thinking he was locked in with his fellow new-school players to get out Rizo Velovic, he was left in the dark when Dee Valladares and Kamilla Karthigesu decided to Ruin the Friendship and boot Charlie Davis. Surprisingly, it was the first time Jonathan had been blindsided in his Survivor career. And he would make sure it would be the last.
Fortunately, the tribes merged the very next day. Jonathan was standing tall once more (though that tends to be his default, given his giant-like stature), working with old school and old school-minded players like Coach Wade, Chrissy Hofbeck, Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick and Joe Hunter. And he made good on his newly claimed power immediately, steering the first two votes towards the two people who turned on him. The cycle soon after repeated itself; Coach and Chrissy got taken out in the "Double Duos" twist, but Jonathan got his revenge the next vote on Christian Hubicki.
Despite dealing with a game vascilating as much as the tide, Jonathan had his gaze fixed on one particular big fish: Ozzy Lusth. A challenge threat with a public idol was too threatening to keep in the game much longer, and so he kick-started a plan to shake Ozzy loose like a coconut from a tree. Unfortunately, he chose to bring Aubry Bracco and Rick Devens in on the plan, who proceeded to immediately blow it all up at Tribal Council, leading to not only Ozzy being spared, but Stephenie getting booted in one of the wildest nights in Survivor history. While down, Jonathan was certainly not out, especially when his next challenge win came with a "Power Broker" Advantage that allowed him to attend both Tribal Councils that night. He spent the afternoon putting in the steps (and the work) to jump in on two big votes. And yes, that includes finally getting rid of Ozzy, as he and the other men were able to keep him in the dark enough not to use his idol.
From there, Jonathan was able to coast on safety, his eyes set on getting rid of any of the biggest threats to the potential of him winning. But he was quite literally put in the line of fire on Day 25, when Aubry Bracco not only won a clutch Immunity Challenge, but put him and Rizo Velovic into fire. After going out at this same stage last time, all of Jonathan's preparation was represented in this moment, as he quickly finished off the "RizGod." With friends on the jury and a solid game to speak to, Jonathan felt he had a very good shot at the two-million-dollar prize. But, like a jar of uncooked rice, the jury got their licks in. While Jonathan got votes from three of his allies, it was ultimately not enough, giving him a palpable reaction at the live reunion.
The day after the finale, Jonathan talks with Parade about his incredibly mixed emotions following the finale, which jury member he believed helped turn the jury against him, and which other juror admitted they should have voted for him.
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Jonathan, how are you doing right now? I can't imagine what's going through your head at this moment.
Hey, Mr. Mike. I'm doing good. That's a lie. I'm not doing great. I've been up since three this morning, just trying to go over it all in my head to figure out where I went wrong and where I should have zigged and where I should have zagged.
I mean, just looking at you at the live reunion, it seemed like you were quite emotional in the immediate aftermath of the winner reveal. Which jury votes surprised you the most?
I mean, I truly believed I played the best game. That's the truth. And I was disappointed in Devens. I thought I didn't know much about Christian and Emily, and I know they've played with them. But I played a lot with Devens. We had a rivalry, and I thought he respected that more. So I was disappointed. I don't know yet what to take from all this, but I'm sure God will show me something.
It's interesting you say that. Because I feel the rivalry with Joe was the much bigger one highlighted. But you had one with Rick as well?
Yeah. Me and Devens, just him telling all my plans that we were trying to get Ozzy out, and then following him around with the idol. We played closely, but just not together, I guess. So I expected more, so that maybe that's on me. I shouldn't expect more.
Walk me through your thoughts on final Tribal Council. Did your expectations on whether you'd win the game change over the course of the evening?
You want to know the truth? I knew as soon as the ball dropped out of Joe's hand that I had lost the game. I knew I lost $2 million as soon as Joe dropped that ball. Because, for some reason, I've just never been good at Simmotion. Which is crazy to me, because I've always fidgeted with thrown and juggled. But just as soon as that ball dropped, I knew it was pretty much over, and that I was going to get second. Because I knew what was going on, if you noticed, mostly the whole time. Except the Charlie vote; that one threw me pretty for a loop.
Of course, a major part of your gamewas the fact that you were able to bring in more social and strategic aspects, all under the expectation that you would be a provider and challenge beast. Considering all the prep you put it, did changing your game come easier or harder than you expected?
I started changing right when I got home from Season 42 and when I watched it for the first time. And being around Mr. Rob helped me a lot, because he would critique me. Mr. Rob's not exactly a shy guy, so if he saw something that I need to work on, he would tell me. And that's what you need is a mentor, a brother, a friend like that that'll help you and not be shy to tell you when you're wrong or when you mess up. And I'm proud to say that I've changed my game. Most people, they say it and they don't do it, but I did change my game completely. And maybe I should have made it more known at the end, how I changed my game, but I don't know. We'll have to figure out for the third time. I don't know exactly what to learn from this, but I promise you, I'll learn something. I promise.
Well, let's get into some of these relationships that you were able to build out there.You and Coach clearly clicked from Day 1, and were number one allies up until his boot. Talk to me about working with the Dragon Slayer.
Coach was a breath of fresh air every time I saw him with the jury. I felt like he helped me a little bit to keep fighting because I had a feeling that I had his vote, and I did. And that was always a good reminder, because Coach is going to play like Coach, and what you see is what you get a lot of times with Coach, and I like that. I like that Coach is going to be my friend, hopefully for the rest of my life.
What about Joe? The two of you seemed to be in lockstep once your other allies were eliminated. What was your dynamic like?
Joe, I don't think he could help but be a good guy. He can't help it. If he lies, it's kind of written on his face. Because when you have somebody truly genuine, it's hard for them to lie and be a bad guy. So, Joe, I could count on, if he ever lied to me, I'd be able to tell. And I knew that if he ever tried to vote me out, it'd be very hard for people to convince him to vote me out. So Joe was somebody that I knew well, and I wanted to keep next to me the whole game.
We saw a few times that you and Cirie would work together, and she told me last week you had a working relationship. Talk to me about that.
I knew that I couldn't trust Miss Cirie. She told me that, "Oh, I got you if I make it to the end. I got you if I make it to the jury." But that's so not what happened. Miss Cirie basically rallied the troops when she got back to Ponderosa. Snd that's part of the reason I think I lost. Do you think she just has the influence in the game like she did, where she's got four people asking her, "Hey, how do we vote?" You don't think they're doing that at Ponderosa? And is by happenstance that the people that surrounded her and asked her, "Well, how do we vote?" are the same people that didn't vote for me in the finale? I'm just curious. That's at least that's what I see. I know the game doesn't end once you hit Ponderosa, because people talk about it all the time. It doesn't stop till the finale is out. So that's what I think happened.
Let's talk about this Ozzy vote, a move you had been putting in the works for a while. Talk to me about how you were able to contribute to arguably the biggest move of the season.
Ozzy told me at the premiere that he was bitter, and that's part of the reason that he voted for Aubry. He's like, "Yeah, going back, I should have voted for you." And that's not a great thing to hear, that's not a great thing to hear at all. But I think that I knew that him going into Tribal, he had his person picked, and if you have your person picked, you want to help them win. So, if you go back and watch the finale, it was pretty obvious that he was wanting Aubrey to take the move of him going out, because he did spill the beans. No disrespect to Aubrey, though she played it perfectly with, "Hey, Ozzy just told me every single move, and we need to get him out." I was really shocked that Ozzy did that. That really shocked me.
Finally, you were able to turn tragedy into triumph in the finale, making it through Final 4 firemaking after falling short last time. I'm curious, if you had gone down in flames again, who would you have voted for out of Aubry, Joe and Rizo?
That's a hard one. I wouldn't vote for Rizo, because I think that Rizo is, at that point, pretty one-dimensional. As far as the camp life, he doesn't have much of that going on. But I'd have to consider Joe. Because I feel like he's made the Final Three, he didn't get any votes or credit for making it to the Final Three. I think he deserves more credit than he got, I do. And I think that when you know somebody's down, don't kick them. That's a huge thing that I saw in the finale. I saw my buddy down, and he was getting kicked by some of the questions. I don't like people being put down like that.