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Natasha Richardson's sister marked the late actress' 63rd birthday with a heartfelt social media post this week.

In a post, soundtracked to Jean Sibelius' "Symphony No. 5," Joely Richardson, took to Instagram with a carousel of nostalgic photos of Natasha and her husband Liam Neeson, whom she married in 1994.

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"11th of May is forever my sister’s birthday, even though she left this earthly plane 17 yrs ago," she wrote. "She and I loved how rousing this piece of music is- it would make her smile that I've picked it."

"All these pictures are in public domaine (screen shot), and with the recent 90s revival they kept popping up on my phone," she explained. "The day Tasha married Liam Neeson was one of the happiest of her life (the tenderness of her upward gaze)- she couldn’t believe it, and we danced til’ dawn. Oh the glamour of this couple, their warmth and humor. I love the last photo as it’s full of mischief, and utterly her. Seize the day, she did."

The post garnered a plethora of comments including from longtime friend and Bravo exec, Andy Cohen.

Happy Birthday Tash," he wrote.

Journalist Katie Couric also commented saying, "Beautiful Joely. they were such an incredible couple and you sister was the loveliest human being."

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Natasha, who was beloved for her role in 1998's 'The Parent Trap,' died in 2009 following a ski accident during a family trip in Quebec, where Neeson was shooting a movie. While she initially did not seek medical attention, she died two days later of an epidural hematoma. She was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Natasha was 45 and a mother of two to Micheál, now 30, and Daniel, now 29.

She also starred in the film 'Nell' in 1994 and 'Maid in Manhattan' in 2002.

Joely, an actress in her own right, starred in TV shows including Nip/Tick and films such as '101 Dalmatians' and 'The Patriot.'

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After 15 years languishing in early development, Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin might soon receive a long-awaited sequel. Only this time around, however, a wholly different director is stepping behind the camera for the highly anticipated new adventure film.

According to World of Reel, Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson recently confirmed he remains hard at work developing a sequel to Spielberg's 2011 animated movie.

After accepting an honorary Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this week, Jackson participated in a masterclass event at the Debussy Theater. While there, the Hobbit director revealed he is currently attempting to spearhead a sequel to Spielberg's Tintin, marking his first official foray into directing a non-documentary film since 2014's The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies.

"I’ve been working with Fran [Walsh, Jackson’s partner] on another Tintin script, I was writing it in the hotel room here," the 64-year-old filmmaker shared. "It’s an active real thing, and I’m getting back into the Tintin world, and I actually love it."

Previously, Jackson served as a producer on Spielberg's 2011 epic, alongside influential producer and frequent Spielberg collaborator Kathleen Kennedy.

Spielberg's first-ever animated movie, The Adventures of Tintin formally adapted Herge's iconic comic strip character to the big screen. Starring Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis and Daniel Craig, the film followed the exploits of the title character: a globe-trotting journalist who sets out on a grand adventure for a legendary lost treasure.

Upon its release to theaters, The Adventures of Tintin instantly earned positive acclaim from audiences and critics alike, with many favorably comparing to Spielberg's past work on the Indiana Jones series.

"In gearing up to make The Adventures of Tintin, I suspect Steven Spielberg reached down into that place inside that fueled his Raiders of the Lost Ark," wrote Roger Ebert. "Here again is an intrepid hero involved in a nonstop series of exploits involving exotic locations, grandiose villains, planes, trains, automobiles, motorcycles, helicopters and ships at sea. It evokes Saturday afternoon serials in an age when most of the audience will never have seen one."

It's hard to escape AI these days. That's because companies around the world are using it, and even people who try to avoid it keep finding it popping up in the apps and services they use every day. That has prompted a push to develop more data centers across the country, much to the dismay of local residents.

But, a proposal from Shark Tank'sKevin O'Leary is raising more than eyebrows. That's because Mr. Wonderful says he's hoping to build a $100 billion data center in rural Utah, and the people who live there were not afraid to tell him how they felt about it. You can learn more about the proposal and why locals are saying "no thanks" below.

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Kevin O'Leary Wants to Build a Utah AI Data Center

O'Leary's "Stratos Project" is a $100 billion endeavor into the exploding AI industry, which Entrepreneur.com says would involve a 9-gigawatt center with a natural gas plant, to be built on about 40,000 acres in northwest Utah.

The publication states that the proposed campus would use more than twice the energy Utah currently consumes each calendar year. And while he claims that the project could bring as many as 10,000 construction jobs—and later 2,000 permanent positions at the data center—residents say that it's not worth the long-term challenges the data center will create.

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Among them is depleting the already-shrinking Great Salt Lake, which exposes surrounding communities to toxic dust.

“Let’s do an environmental impact study and let’s publish it transparently,” Caroline Gleich, an environmental advocate and Park City resident, was quoted as saying about the project. “Let’s give the community some time to review them and give experts some time to review them.”

O'Leary's Project Has Been Approved

Unfortunately, those who oppose the project are now left to appeal its approval, since the Box Elder County commissioners approved it unanimously this week. However, they aren't letting that stop them, and they've proposed adding a referendum to November's ballot to overturn the commissioner's ruling.

Whether they have any luck—they need 5,000 signatures just to get it on the ballot—remains to be seen. That being said, they wouldn't be the first group to successfully fight back against AI data centers if so. NJ.com reports that the Monroe Township Council in Gloucester County recently permanently banned data centers by passing two ordinances that prohibit such operations.

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And, if it is too late for Utah, hopefully, other nearby regions take a look at what they did in New Jersey and take some proactive steps to protect their towns as well. Otherwise, they too may find themselves worried about increased energy costs, water shortages, and the ongoing noise that many say these centers create for those who live in the areas where they are being built.

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The temperatures are rising, which means it can only be one thing: Big Brother season is around the corner! And we won't have to wait much longer for the iconic summer reality show to kick off its 28th season, as CBS has announced today that Big Brother 28 will premiere on Thursday, July 9, with a 90-minute episode.

Last year, the CBS series put together its biggest season yet, extending a third of its episodes to a 90-minute runtime, and adding the new companion show Big Brother: Unlocked. But Big Brother will keep getting...well, bigger for Season 28, as it will feature the most hours of programming in the show's 26-year history. And we'll get a dose of that right off the bat, as the night after the premiere, Friday, July 10, will feature the first episode of Unlocked, followed by another 90-minute episode on Sunday, July 12.

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After the first two episodes, Big Brother 28 will fall into its typical airing pattern, one that should be familiar to longtime fans of the show. Yet again, episodes will air on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. And Wednesday episodes will continue to run a whopping 90 minutes, a change that debuted last year. All episodes are currently scheduled to air at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT.

As mentioned before, Big Brother: Unlocked will also be returning for its second summer on the air. According to a CBS press release, the side series will continue to provide "exclusive footage from inside the house, extended interviews, surprise guest appearances, and behind-the-scenes access." Additionally, this year will bring a live studio audience into the mix, making the environment more akin to the flagship show's traditional live eviction.

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Last season of Big Brother: Unlocked was co-hosted by legendary winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur. CBS has yet to announce who will be hosting this year's edition of Unlocked, or what special guests we'll see along the lines of last year's cameos from James Gunn, Jerry O'Connell, Boston Rob Mariano, and Bobby Moynihan. We also don't know how frequently episodes will come out, and how many episodes we'll get total this season. It should be noted that this year the show will kick off the day after the premiere, rather than waiting until after the first two weeks, as they did last year.

While Big Brother celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, it still hits an incredibly meaningful milestone this season. Big Brother 28 will air the 1000th episode of the show, making it the only primetime series to ever hit four digits in terms of original episodes. It's truly wild to think that we have spent almost a thousand hours watching countless showmances, funerals-turned-resurrections, and way, way too much slime. It's a true marker of where Big Brother falls in the pantheon of television, a reminder that, fittingly, given the original source material the show was named from, someone will always be watching.

CBS has also confirmed that, yet again, fans will be able to watch the Big Brother 28 live feeds on Paramount+ and Pluto TV to watch the houseguests schmooze and scheme 24/7. Julie Chen Moonves will also continue to take to the stage as the show's veteran host, having been a part of it since its incredibly experimental early days. The cast of Big Brother 28 will likely be announced shortly before the July 9 premiere date.

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After more than 20 years searching for her kidnapped sister, Shari (Selin Çuhadaroğlu), last week on Chicago P.D., Officer Eva Imani (Arienne Mandi) tracked her down and rescued her from the man who had kidnapped her when she was just six years old.

But Shari is in complete denial of her early life, which isn’t how the reunion was supposed to go. Eva is supposed to have an overwhelming sense of relief that her search is at an end, but that’s not what is happening going into the finale.

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“Thankfully, she’s alive, right?” Mandi exclusively tells Parade. “There’s any world of possibilities of what could have happened to her, but she is alive. Unfortunately, she’s not what maybe Eva had hoped. We’re not sure if she’ll remember or ever be a whole person again after all that she’s been through. So yes, there’s some sort of relief, but also a whole world of questions, and the possibility of things like, can she have a relationship with her? Will she be okay? Can she move forward in the world?”

With so many unanswered questions and with Shari denying that they’re sisters, Eva is in shock because it’s the total opposite of the reunion she had hoped for. She had hoped to finally have a family since her parents are gone.

“I remember walking into that room and not even being able to touch the door handle outside because of all the thoughts that you’re consumed with, like what happens, you know?” Mandi says. “As soon as she walked in, it’s like she’s hanging on every second, every breath, every moment of things that are unsaid. She’s just waiting there to see that glimmer in [Shari’s] eye of her sister recognizing her, and it just never happens. So, it’s really devastating.”

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The title of the episode is “Born or Made,” which seemed like a reference to Shari. She was born into a happy family, and her formative years were good ones, but now it’s a case of nature or nurture. How much has her kidnapper formulated the woman she’s become?

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Interestingly enough, showrunner Gwen Sigan says the title isn’t specifically targeted at Shari, but Shari, Eva and Hank Voight (Jason Beghe).

“We started this season wanting to talk about roots, and that was sort of our theme of this season, wanting to explore all of our characters, where they came from, who they are because of it, and even Voight, getting into his backstory,” Sigan explains. “So I think in a lot of ways that title is referring to Voight and the things that we learned about him this year, and also Imani. I think both of these people have this unique relationship to violence and to action and adrenaline, and that they were born with it sort of inside of them in a way.

“Shari is in this world of crime because of the person who kidnapped her. For someone like her, who was taken at such a young age, is she this person that she was born as that Imani can remember so clearly and so vividly? Or is she what she was made into by this man that has kept her captive for all of these years?”

When we think of real-life cases of kidnap victims who have developed a positive relationship with their captors and aligned with them, Patty Hearst comes to mind as the most famous of those. But Sigan says she isn’t sure that what Shari has experienced is Stockholm Syndrome specifically.

“That last question we see her ask at the end of Episode 20: who are you, it’s genuine that she doesn’t honestly remember her sister,” Sigan says. “And whether that is something that slowly happened over time, or if it was bred out of her by this individual, he wanted her to forget. I think what we see right away in Episode 21 is that she really does identify more heavily that her family is this man, Kirby, who she spent 22 years with.”

Even though Eva soon discovers that Shari refuses to cooperate and won't provide her with any information on Kirby’s whereabouts, Eva is determined to bring Kirby to justice for the crime he committed against not just her sister, but her whole family and Voight is happy to help. Tune in to watch the story play out.

Chicago P.D. airs Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. Streams next day on Peacock.

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Holy crap on a cracker! The official release date and first teaser trailer for HBO Max's Big Bang Theoryspinoff, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, have arrived.

The long-awaited series, starring Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom, officially premieres July 23 on HBO Max. Fans can now get a glimpse of what's in store for the comic book store owner and his friends. The trailer opens with Bert (Brian Posehn) entering Stuart's comic shop, followed by a montage of scenes featuring a wormhole, an alternate version of Stuart, flying dragons, combat soldiers, drones, and an appearance by another very familiar Big Bang Theory star.

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"My childhood has led me to this moment," Stuart says in the teaser, and surely many longtime Big Bang Theory viewers might feel the same as the Stuart Fails debut approaches. As previously reported by PARADE, the series centers on a "device" created by Big Bang Theory characters Leonard and Sheldon, which ends up triggering a multiverse apocalypse. To save the universe, Stuart enlists the help of his friends Bert, a geologist, and Barry (John Ross Bowie), a quantum physicist, along with his girlfriend, Denise (Lauren Lapkus).

Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is the newest sitcom to be released as part of the Big Bang Theory franchise, following in the footsteps of Young Sheldon and George & Mandy's First Marriage. Unlike The Big Bang Theory, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a single-camera sitcom. Big Bang Theory creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, along with X-Men: The Last Stand screenwriter Zak Penn, are at the helm as creators, writers, and executive producers.

All 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory are available to watch on HBO Max.

A recent appraisal on Antiques Road Show has left viewers and even the person who bought the vintage item in absolute shock. The man who bought a "pretty" clutch at the thrift never imagines it would be a designer item that's worth thousands compared to its original buying price.

In a video posted on TikTok, appraiser Katherine Van Dell, who specializes in jewelry, was taking a look at a bright orange velvet clutch bag. On the opening flap was a multi-stone colored brooch that caught interest. Van Dell asked the male patron why and when he bought the item.

The man, whose name remains hidden, explained the bought the clutch in 2018 or 2019 and bought it at a thrift store because he "thought it was pretty." Van Dell then reveals the item is an Art Deco purse with a "little giardinetto decoration" on the front. It's constructed in "platinum, gorgeous carved rock crystal, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and old European cut diamonds. This style in the Art Deco period would be known as Tutti Frutti.

What shocked the buyer and audiences was the clutch's maker, with Van Dell revealing it's a specific piece by the luxury brand Cartier. While unable to verify the brand with the decorative piece, a look inside the bag revealed the brand's Trademark logo. To further the surprise, the buyer revealed he had only paid $1.50 for the item and was hoping for at least $3K in value.

"Conservatively in an auction situation today, it's worth about $35,000. And that's fair market value," said Van Dell.

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The appraisal left the buyer in shock and near tears, with Van Dell complimenting him on his "incredible eye" for having spotted the item. Van Dell then adds that the Cartier clutch would also easily be insured for $100K. According to Antiques Roadshow, the clutch was likely manufactured in the 1920s.

Fans of the appraisal show have commented on the emotional reveal, with one fan saying, "He teared up knowing that $35k is life-changing for him. Wow." Others have commented on being "so happy" for the man, calling him a "gentle soul" and saying, "Looks like this happened to the right person."

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Keeping all of your craft and DIY supplies organized can definitely be a bit of a feat. From pens and markers to paint brushes, rulers, beads, screws, and washi tape, there’s no shortage of tiny tools that seem to multiply the moment you sit down to create. One minute your workspace is clear, and the next it’s covered in glitter, buttons, and half-used glue sticks with nowhere to go. For anyone who loves crafting, sewing, jewelry-making, or even small home projects, the real struggle isn’t inspiration — it’s storage.

Right now, Amazon has the Craftsman 30-Compartment Storage Organizer for just $14 when you clip the on-page coupon. That's the lowest price in months for this top-rated storage find. Described as "small but mighty" by reviewers, it’s designed to neatly corral all those small-but-essential items that tend to clutter drawers and countertops. 

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Whether you’re sorting craft supplies, hardware, office essentials, or beauty products, this organizer makes it easy to see everything at a glance and keep your space tidy. With 30 individual compartments and a roomy 30-inch-long frame, it offers ample storage without taking over your workspace. 

Made from heavy-duty plastic, it’s sturdy enough to handle everything from beads and bobbins to screws and spare batteries, while the clear design lets you instantly spot what you need mid-project. Even better, it can be mounted on the wall to free up valuable desk space or stacked with additional units to create a custom storage wall that grows with your hobbies.

DIY enthusiasts love that these mini drawers help everything stay “clean, organized, and in one place.” One shopper shared, “The little drawers actually hold a lot, and they're made not to fall out and spill the contents when opened all the way,” highlighting how thoughtfully designed they are for everyday use.

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The same reviewer also noted that “they're made of see-through plastic, so it's fairly easy to tell what's in which drawer,” making it simple to grab exactly what you need or add labels (sold separately) for further identification.

If your supplies are slowly taking over your workspace, the Craftsman 30-Compartment Storage Organizer is an easy, under-$15 fix. Grab it at Amazon while it’s on sale for this rare price and give every knick-knack you own a place to call home.

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Keen romance readers and BookTok enthusiasts have been counting down the days to the release of a popular hockey novel that left book lovers wanting more. And today, that series is finally here.

Off Campusis the highly anticipated adaptation of Elle Kennedy's book series of the same name. The first series, which dropped on Prime Video today, May 13, is based off the first of the five books.

The books, which have sold millions of copies, follows a group of hockey players at the fictional Briar University who are navigating the heat, both on and off the ice. In The Deal, hockey captain Garrett Graham, portrayed by Belmont Cameli, enters into a fake relationship with music major Hannah Wells, played by Ella Bright, who is trying to make her crush jealous. Of course, sparks fly, and the pretend romance blossoms into something more.

As with any television adaptation, some things in the eight-episode Off Campus series have been tweaked from the page to the screen, and there's one key change in that the author has addressed.

"I'm actually happy with making Justin a musician in the show," Kennedy told E! News in an interview. "It was just so unlike her to have a crush on a jock, so I thought it would be really funny."

In the books, Justin, who is played by Josh Heuston, is a football player, but Kennedy agreed that it made more sense for the character to be a creative type.

"It was a way for Garrett to know who Justin is and why they would be at the same parties because, for the most part, they probably wouldn't," the author continued. "But I really, really enjoyed making Justin the musician."

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Kennedy was also a producer on the show, called the change to Justin "fantastic" and noted that it gave the overall story a "different dynamic."

The series has already been renewed for a second season, with the show already finding its stars, per Deadline. Based on The Mistake, the second book in the Off Campus series, season two centers around Garrett's teammate, John Logan, and his relationship. Antonio Cipriano, who is currently starring in the first installment as Logan, will be returning for the second season, with India Fowler set to play his love interest, Grace Ivers.

“Cliche.” “Tragic.” “Embarrassing.” Those were just some of the descriptors critics used to pummel Rock Star when the Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Anistonmusic drama hit theaters in 2001. A massive box office failure, it faded into the background of forgotten early-2000s films. But more than two decades later, fans are reevaluating Rock Star as a nostalgic cult classic inspired by a wild true story — and home to what some now call one of the greatest movie bands ever.   

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At its core, Rock Star is a film about following your dreams no matter how big they may be. The dreamer in this case is Wahlberg’s Chris “Izzy” Cole, a tribute band singer and photocopier technician who gets the gig of a lifetime as the frontman of his favorite band, Steel Dragon. His dream of winning the sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll fantasy for him and his girlfriend/manager, Emily, played by Aniston, is finally a reality, as he goes from local gigs to arena rock stadium tours overnight. It’s a fairy tale every music fan has imagined happening to them, amiright?

Set in the mid-’80s during heavy metal’s golden age, the film was inspired by the true story of Tim “Ripper” Owens, one of the lead singers of Judas Priest. A superfan of the English rockers, he was hired when lead vocalist Rob Halford departed, and after drummer Scott Travis saw a video of Owens’ performances with his Judas Priest tribute band, British Steel.

Owens shared his story with The New York Times, and that article became the foundation for the 2001 film, with Warner Bros. producing, Stephen Herek directing, and John Stockwell adapting the screenplay. But despite the film’s real-life origins, the movie avoided directly naming Judas Priest as inspiration, keeping fans in the dark about its origins.

Released on September 7, 2001, the film was overshadowed by tragedy. Any momentum the film may have had on opening weekend was shattered by the9/11 attacks. To make matters worse, one of the film's biggest songs, “We All Die Young,” became impossible to promote on any airwave, screen or radio. So, yes, the movie tanked because it never had a shot.

Decades later, however, Rock Star has become exactly the kind of cult classic fans love to rediscover. It’s loud, messy, nostalgic, and impossible not to sing along to. The music actually rocks, with contributions from real musicians Zakk Wylde, Jason Bonham, Brian Vander Ark, and Jeff Pilson, who all have roles in the film. Steelheart singer Miljenko Matijevic, who provided Wahlberg’s vocals, is even a major fan of the film. 

“There were laughs, there were arguments, there was drinking, there was insanity,” he told Antihero Magazine in 2022 about his time in production for the movie. “And it all added up to an amazing experience. I wouldn’t change it for the world.”

Rock Star is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

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Stephen Colbert is one of the most respected and revered late-night television personalities in America, best known for hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The comedy legend is set to end his 11-year run on the CBS chat show on May 21, 2026, but not before sharing behind-the-scenes secrets, including the A-list actress he found most attractive during his late-night tenure.

During Wednesday’s episode of the Strike Force Five podcast, co-host Jimmy Kimmel asked Colbert, “Has there been a guest who was so attractive that you found it distracting?”

Ever the gentleman, Colbert, 62, admitted one A-list actress unexpectedly took him off his game.

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“I’ll tell you who I did not expect to be wildly attracted to,” Colbert responded. “Like, I didn’t know what to do with myself. I did not know what to do with my eyeballs when Michelle Williams was on for the first time.”

“She sat down across from me and I went, ‘F--k, what is wrong with my head?’” he continued. “I’d better not look directly at her for this entire interview.”

Colbert gushed about the Dawson's Creek star’s “vibe” and “face,” admitting he finds her “so beautiful.”

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As the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert nears, the popular host has been treating fans to rare glimpses into the more personal side of his time hosting one of television’s most successful late-night talk shows.

Known for his witty political satire, Colbert is revered by A-list guests and viewers alike for his intellectually sharp and unexpectedly sincere interview style. While many late-night hosts rely heavily on pure comedy, Colbert blends satire, humor, and genuine curiosity about his guests, allowing interviews to shift naturally between playful banter and thoughtful discussion.

Colbert’s comments on the Strike Force Five podcast — which he co-hosts with late-night stars Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon,Seth Meyers, and John Oliver — exemplify the charming balance he has maintained throughout his 11-year tenure on CBS. At his core, Colbert possesses a kindness and earnestness, even when discussing a star like Michelle Williams, who left him unable to make eye contact.

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As for other actresses who left the talk-show host tripping over his words, Colbert shared, “I used to have a Rachel Weisz problem.”

“When Rachel Weisz would be on, I would leave the building for fear I would say something stupid,” Colbert confessed.

Colbert also reflected on the intimate on-screen kiss he shared with Andrew Garfield during a January 2017 episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

“Andrew Garfield, he is so attractive,” Colbert laughed, to which Kimmel quipped, “And you kissed him!”

Despite continued speculation surrounding the cancellation of Colbert’s popular chat show, the late-night host continues to shape and influence pop culture, political satire, and entertainment commentary far beyond his nightly broadcasts.

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As the Social Security Administration (SSA) and legislators continue to sound the alarm about the future of Social Security, many retirement experts are advising people to start finding other ways to save for their retirement.

And plenty of people are taking that advice, which can sometimes lead to a little extra money in your pocket at the end of each month, as many try to avoid relying on Social Security to survive. As such, I spoke with several experts about what people should be doing with their Social Security payments when they arrive. And while a lot of their suggestions may sound like common sense, there were a few surprises when it came to their advice.

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Make Sure You Check Your Payment Amount

The very first thing Mark Zaguriski, Director, Strategy, and Communications at Mutual of Omaha Advisors at Mutual of Omaha says you should do involves confirming that you received the right amount of money.

"One of the first things retirees should do is verify that the payment amount is accurate, since your Social Security benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings and the age at which you begin claiming benefits determines your monthly benefit amount," he says.

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Transfer Your Social Security Payment Out of Your Checking Account

One of the next things Paul Gillooly, Financial Advisor at Dot Dot Loans, says you should do is move your Social Security deposit out of your checking account. "If the funds are not needed to cover expenses, the next prudent step is to transfer the funds to a savings or investment account," he says. "Allowing large amounts of funds to sit passively in a checking account providing no interest, or in an account that may be more easily spent, with no intent, should be avoided and considered a mistake."

Use the Money to Lower Your Investment Withdrawals

Just because you invested heavily in other accounts doesn't mean you need to prioritize those other retirement avenues when you are collecting Social Security. In fact, Jake Falcon, CRPC, Founder and CEO of Falcon Wealth Advisors, says you can use your Social Security to supplement your retirement instead of the other way around.

"One overlooked strategy is using Social Security income to preserve other investment accounts longer, especially during volatile markets," he says. "Sometimes the smartest move isn’t chasing returns—it’s improving portfolio longevity."

That means using your Social Security payment to reduce the amount you need from your monthly distributions, which Falcon says can create an opportunity for a different asset allocation or a slower drawdown.

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Invest Your Money in a High-Yield Savings Account

Want to make your Social Security benefits work for you? Alex Quintana of Arca Savings says you can do that by moving your money to a high-yield savings account (HYSA). "HYSAs ensure your money is accessible and pay between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent APY as of May 2026, which is far above what you’d earn at a big bank (which typically pays between 0.01 and 0.04 percent)," he says.

With a $24,000 annual Social Security deposit, Quintana says you can expect roughly $1,000 in interest per year.

While it's clear that there are a few different options for retirees looking to make their money last longer, what you ultimately decide will be a deeply personal decision, and one that's best reached by talking with a financial advisor before you make any big moves.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

LeAnn Rimes' ongoing illness continues to impact her highly anticipated tour.

The singer took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday and shared that due to doctors orders, she's rescheduling two more shows from her 30 Years of Blue tour. 

"After a follow up visit with my doctor, she has strongly advised me to take an additional week for vocal rest while I heal from this sickness," she wrote. "Sadly this means I can no longer perform this weekend in Washington and Wilmington. These shows are NOT canceled and I am so exited to see you at the rescheduled dates."

The specific pair of shows have been postponed to later this summer.

"I can't wait to be healthy and back on stage, making new memories with you!" she added. "I'll see you in August!

Related: ‘90s Country Icon Gives New Health Update After Postponing Shows Over ‘Severe Illness’: ‘It Breaks My Heart’

The tour, which was slated to kick off a few weeks ago, has been brought to a halt due to Rimes' sickness which she characterized as "a diagnosis of covid leading to severe laryngitis," in her initial announcement. “A visit to my doctor for a scope of my vocal cords has confirmed the news and I wanted to tell you as soon as I could."

“It breaks my heart, having to reschedule these shows,” she added at the time. “This is sadly out of my hands until I get this under control.”

Just last week, Rimes again postponed shows, sharing that she's “still working my way through voice rest, trying to get myself back to health as quickly as possible.” 

She has also been dealing with intense jaw issues. In a video posted at the end of March, she shared her painful therapy that she undergoes to release the pressure.

The postponed dates for her tour can be found on her official website.

The set of concert dates was slated to specifically celebrate 30 years of her first album, 'Blue,' which includes a song by the same name that won her her first Grammy. The album also includes other popular songs including "One Way Ticket (Because I Can)" and "The Light In Your Eyes."

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Summer Houseviewers watched as Kyle Cooke’s sparkling hard tea business, Loverboy, implode this season after a meteoric rise, leaving Kyle to reveal he was on the hook for millions. And in the best-worst twist of fate, the scandal involving his estranged wife, Amanda Batula and friend West Wilson may have been the impetus that took Loverboy off life support.

Kyle recently shared on the Trading Secrets podcast that Summer House fans essentially rescued his company—literally in the nick of time.

"I'm five years into a 10-year loan. We've only paid $1.3 million down. That means my balance that I'm personally guaranteeing is $2.9 million. It was actually misquoted on the show," Kyle shared.

Kyle said the notion of flooding more money into the business, not to pay down the SBA loan but instead to keep the lights on, was "frightening." Loverboy's biggest saving grace was that the company ran "lean and mean."

"As luck would have it, the episode where I talk about the financial stress of the business was the same exact day, you can't make this stuff up, that Amanda and West put out their joint statement," Kyle recounted. Rumors that Amanda and West were hooking up dogged the couple so they ultimately came clean and issued a statement that they were together.

"It was actually my birthday. I'm in that old guy [costume]. I was wearing my prosthetics. It was August 2nd, which is two days before my actual birthday," Kyle recalled of his shocking birthday episode. "And it just created this outpouring of support, and literally everybody that went on Loverboy dot com and bought something or bought a pre-sale item helped cash flow the business so I didn't have to put more of my money on the line."

He added, "And I mean, I'm not joking. The support from our fan base saved Loverboy."

Summer House is on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. on Bravo.

Miller Lite's limited-edition summer 12-pack is sure to score big with soccer fans.

On Wednesday, just a little over one month until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off—not to mention the official start of barbecue season—the popular Molson Coors beer brand revealed it's launching the ultimate collectible-turned-centerpiece for those hosting watch parties this summer.

The Miller Lite MVP Matchball is the real deal, not some viral rumor, and its only goal is having fans kicking it in style (please don't actually kick it).

Miller Lite Drops Limited-Edition 12-Pack Centerpiece: Meet the MVP Matchball

Miller Lite's MVP Matchball is the American pilsner's first-ever soccer-ball-shaped 12-pack holder that can be reloaded with up to 12 cans of Miller Lite (or any of your other go-to brews, so long as it's in a can, as things could get a bit Messi should it be filled with glass bottles—yes, even the "stubby" bottles of Coors Banquet).

Related: Lay’s Is Dropping 3 Limited-Edition Flavors for the World Cup and Fans Can’t Wait

"This summer is a massive moment for soccer and beer fans alike," Courtney Benedict, vice president of marketing at Miller Lite Family of Brands, shared in a May 13 statement. "As America’s Original Light Beer, Miller Lite was made for moments like this. The Matchball is our way of celebrating and rewarding the fans who bring the traditions and unmatched energy to every watch party…and a soccer ball that fits a 12 pack? That's just fun!"

Miller Lite MVP Matchball, limited-edition 12-pack

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The commemorative new 12-pack is all show and not actually for rolling around, much like Jameson's regulation-size football whiskey flask, the MVP Matchball is much heavier once loaded. It's also about 1.5 times the size of a regulation soccer ball, so it's best kept full of beer and on the display stand that comes with it.

Miller Lite's MVP Matchball 12-pack can be purchased online for $19.75 (a nod to the year Miller Lite debuted) in a series of limited drops happening at 12 p.m. EST on Wednesday, May 20, and Wednesday, June 3, while supplies last.

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SPOILER ALERT! The following includes events from Season 5, Episode 7 of The Boys. Don’t read further if you don’t want to be spoiled about all things “supe” and otherwise.

Last week's episode of The Boys becomes an all-out race for the elusive V1, with every major player closing in on the same target: Bombsight (Mason Dye). Butcher's (Karl Urban) plan to draw him out nearly works. With unexpected help from Sister Sage (Susan Heyward), who briefly aligns with Butcher to keep V1 out of Homelander’s (Antony Starr) hands, Bombsight arrives — and so does Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) — setting off a tense standoff that escalates into a brutal fight. But just as a deal begins to take shape, Homelander crashes the scene, having tracked Golden Geisha (Naoko Mori) himself. In a final, crushing twist, Soldier Boy hands over the V1, and Homelander injects himself, rendering everything Butcher and his team fought for undone in an instant.

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In Episode 7, “The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s Milk,” the team hits a breaking point. After watching Homelander take the V1 in Episode 6, Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Annie (Erin Moriarty) are left reeling, unsure if there’s any path forward, while Sister Sage spirals — self-medicating with lobotomies, Taco Bell and episodes of Love Island. But Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara), Frenchie (Tomer Capone), Butcher and Mother’s Milk aren’t ready to give up. Desperate to level the playing field, they hatch a risky plan: use the same radiation treatment that created Soldier Boy to turn Kimiko into something even more powerful — a super supe capable of taking Homelander down.

Related: Why ‘The Boys’ Final Season Is Already Dominating Streaming Charts

As The Boys gamble on a dangerous experiment, Homelander tightens his grip. He assassinates the president, dissolves The Seven and leaves The Deep (Chace Crawford) adrift after alienating his last allies, the undersea community. Fully embracing his god complex, Homelander leans into his religious campaign with the help of Oh Father (Daveed Diggs), while also moving forward with plans for his Homeland theme park. When Soldier Boy pushes to escape to South America, Homelander responds by choking him out and placing him back into cryogenic storage.

Meanwhile, a plan to kidnap Oh Father and expose Homelander’s endgame goes sideways. Hughie (Jack Quaid) and Butcher are captured at Vought Studios by Synapse (Steven Yaffee), a powerful psychic, while MM and Annie remain hidden nearby. Though they manage to escape and meet up with Jordan Li (London Thor) and Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), who tipped them off to the activity at the studio, not everyone is safe. The penultimate episode ends in heartbreaking fashion, as one of the Boys loses their own, setting up a high-stakes series finale.

Read on for our spoiler-filled recap of Season 5, Episode 7 of The Boys, including the latest character to die.

Related: Jack Quaid Reportedly Marries ‘The Boys’ Co-Star Claudia Doumit

Who died on The Boys this week?Frenchie

Season 5 of The Boys hasn’t been shy about its body count, with major characters like Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) falling alongside side players such as Mister Marathon (Jared Padalecki) and Malchemical (Misha Collins), not to mention celebrity cameos including Will Forte, Craig Robinson, Kumail Nanjiani, Christopher Mintz-Plasse andSeth Rogen. But for all the carnage, the core of The Boys had largely remained intact — until Episode 7.

After Homelander tracks down their hideout, Frenchie scrambles to protect a weakened Kimiko and Sister Sage, only to find himself directly in Homelander’s path. Frenchie’s death lands with real weight. A character who’s experienced as many highs as lows over the course of the series, he’s given a sendoff that feels both earned and deeply personal. Dying in Kimiko’s arms is a fitting end for the man who loved her from the start. A quiet, emotional goodbye that underscores just how much he fought to be better.

A shocking (and "sharking") cameo

Episode 6 revealed that the catastrophic oil spill in the Bering Sea was no accident. It was Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell) retaliating against The Deep (Chace Crawford) for killing Adam Bourke (PJ Byrne), the director behind his secret Bee Gees–themed stage role. The Deep’s response? Kill Noir. Problem solved, at least on land. Underwater, not so much. The ocean’s creatures hold The Deep responsible, and that message comes through loud and clear when Xander the Shark delivers a blunt warning: Stay out of the water or else. If that voice — and those unmistakable F-bombs — sounded familiar, it’s because Xander is voiced by Samuel L. Jackson.

Related: ‘The Boys’ Creator Eric Kripke Explains That Shocking Premiere Death: ‘It Was Time’ (Exclusive)

Mother's Milk's origin story revealed

There’s been no shortage of fan theories about how Mother’s Milk, born Marvin Milk, got his nickname. In The Boys comics, the explanation is literal: He’s a supe who must consume his mother’s breast milk to survive. The TV series has long taken a different approach, with many assuming the name reflects his role as the team’s moral center. In Episode 7, the show finally provides its own origin.

While trying to keep Annie from losing hope, MM opens up about his childhood in the aftermath of Soldier Boy killing his grandfather. Struggling with grief and bullying, he once nursed an injured pigeon back to health, only to be mocked by neighborhood kids who called him “Mother’s Milk” for being soft. Instead of rejecting it, he embraced the name. Helping that bird, he explains, wasn’t weakness, it was strength. “Giving a s—t, in a world where nobody gives a sh—t, it ain’t soft,” MM tells Annie. “It’s hard as hell. And that's the real me. And that's the real you too."

The return of Kessler

While being held at Vought Studios, Butcher finds himself at the mercy of Synapse, who digs into his mind and starts peeling back the layers of what makes him tick. The psychic manifests as Joe Kessler — Butcher’s old military ally, played by Jeffrey Dean Morgan — bringing a familiar face back into the fold in a much darker context. Through Kessler, viewers get a clearer picture of Butcher’s past, including a mission where he was the lone survivor and the choices that came with it.

The scene reframes Butcher’s entire arc. Rather than becoming hardened by his war against supes, it suggests that ruthlessness has always been part of who he is, long before Compound V, Homelander or any of it entered the picture.

Related: Jack Quaid Reportedly Marries 'The Boys' Co-Star Claudia Doumit

Biopics have been a staple in Hollywood since the dawn of cinema, and as the genre becomes increasingly saturated, the classics remain even more impressive.

In 2019, Consequence ranked the 50 best rock and roll films, curating a list of the greatest movies that incorporate the genre through both soundtrack and plot. Ranked among classics such as Robert Zemeckis' 1994 film Forrest Gump at No. 44 and Ken Russell's 1975 film Tommy at No. 41, Steve Rash secured the No. 43 spot with his biopic The Buddy Holly Story.

Released in the U.S. on May 18, 1978, The Buddy Holly Story was an immediate success. Praised by both critics and fans alike, the film flourished at the box office, grossing over $14.3 million against a budget of approximately $1.2–$2 million. The movie featured several up-and-coming talents, including Gary Busey, Don Stroud and Charles Martin Smith—performances that helped further establish their respective careers.

Gary Busey, Leon Russell and Jeff Bridges attend a screening of 'The Buddy Holly Story' in Los Angeles, California, on June 15, 1978.

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Due to its undeniable critical recognition, The Buddy Holly Story was lauded during the 1979 and 1980 awards seasons. The film earned three Academy Award nominations, winning for Best Adaptation Score, as well as Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations. Busey, who starred as Buddy Holly, was especially praised for his riveting portrayal of the '50s rock and roll star, with many of the film's accolades stemming from his acting prowess.

The film's plot follows a similar formula to most traditional biographical pictures. The Buddy Holly Story acted as a chronological retelling of his rise to fame, his career peak and his untimely death. Overlaid on the film is a stunning soundtrack that features Holly's most beloved hits, including "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy!," "Everyday" and "Rave On."

Most notably, the film utilized Holly's 1957 No. 1 hit, "That'll Be the Day," which topped both the Billboard Hot 100 and the U.K. Singles Chart. The song ultimately became the standout track of the film, refocusing attention on the '50s star and reviving Holly's preeminent hits for a newer generation.

Today, The Buddy Holly Story is still recognized in cinema as an enduring work in the biopic genre. Its ability to bridge the gap between generations through heartfelt performances and a timeless soundtrack has solidified its legacy as a definitive musical biography.

Related: 1975 Classic Film With Best Original Song Ranked Among ‘Greatest Rock and Roll Movies’ of All Time

Retirees who rely on Social Security payments usually eagerly await their monthly payments. And while there's a certain rhythm to when the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends benefit payments, the schedule doesn't always look the same from month to month.

That means many folks won't be getting their Social Security deposits today. Were you already aware that your money wouldn't be deposited into your bank account today? If not, keep reading to learn more about why you're not getting your Social Security payment today, and when you can expect to see it instead.

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Your Social Security Check May Not Arrive Today

Only those with birthdays between the 1st and 10th of the month can expect to receive their payment today. That's because the SSA has staggered its payment rollouts over several weeks of the month, with payments being sent out each Wednesday for the latter part of the month.

However, some Social Security recipients may have already received their payments prior to today. That's true of anyone receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as a standalone payment, those receiving both SSI and Social Security, and those who began collecting benefits prior to May 1997.

Related: The Secret To Boosting Your Social Security Check by 30 Percent

When Will Your Social Security Payment Arrive

If your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of the month, you may still be waiting for your payments. According to the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments for 2026, payments will be sent out according to the following order:

• Those born between the 11th and 20th will receive payments on May 20
• Those born between the 21st and 31st will receive their payments on May 27

Related: Why Your Social Security Benefits Might Be Taxed for the First Time Ever

What If My Social Security Payment Is Late?

Of course, there's always a chance that your Social Security payment doesn't arrive on those days, even if it's supposed to. According to the SSA, if your payment due date has passed and you have not received your payment, contact your bank or financial institution before contacting the SSA.

That's because sometimes wire transfers can get held up by your bank, and it will be up to the financial institution to disburse those funds to your account. Of course, if your bank is unable to help you or says it never received the money, you can always reach out to the SSA for assistance. Just beware that you may experience delays, especially around payment dates, as the SSA lost thousands of employees in 2025 and is operating at reduced capacity as it attempts to address staffing issues.

Additionally, some SSA offices are closed for in-person visits right now, and are only taking meetings virtually. You can find out which offices are closed and which are open by visiting the SSA's Office Closings and Emergencies page, which provides state-by-state information on office availability, showing which locations are open for business as usual and which are experiencing delays or closures.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

It's gonna be May! An impromptu concert on Broadway featured none other than NSYNC's Joey Fatone and Lance Bass.

As reported byPEOPLE, the boy band icons reunited onstage during an &Juliet post-show sing-along to perform the group's hit track, "It's Gonna Be Me." The surprise reunion was even more special because Bass, who had been attending Broadway'sTitanique, managed to arrive just in time. He admitted, "I almost got hit by six taxicabs, but I made it by the last note!"

Joey and Lance's performance playfully referenced the "It's Gonna Be May" meme, which trends on social media every year on May 1st. The meme originated from the way Justin Timberlake pronounces the word "me" in the song. Both have an established Broadway presence: Fatone made his debut in Rent, starred in Little Shop of Horrors, and briefly played Lance DuBois in &Juliet in 2025. Bass debuted as Corny Collins in Hairspray in 2007 and is currently co-producing Titanique with fellow NSYNC member JC Chasez.

Recently, NSYNC fans have enjoyed an abundance of on- and off-screen appearances from the beloved group members. Fatone's docuseries, Boy Band Confidential, which debuted this April on the Investigation Discovery channel, offers an exclusive look at the pitfalls of boy band fame through interviews with Fatone, Bass, and members of other iconic groups from the 1990s and 2000s. Fatone also performed at this year's NBA All-Star Weekend in February.

(L-R) Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, and Chris Kirkpatrick of NSYNC; Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for MTV

Additionally, Chasez appeared at Rewind Washington in March, marking his first-ever convention appearance. Chris Kirkpatrick is currently performing alongside O-Town, BBMAK, LFO, and Ryan Cabrera on the Pop 2000 Tour. Meanwhile, Timberlake has made headlines recently following his 2024 DWI arrest and rumored marital issues with his wife, Jessica Biel.

NSYNC fans can look forward to seeing more of Joey Fatone and Lance Bass as co-hosts of their upcoming mixology competition series,Cocktail Wars, airing on E! this summer.

Romantasy fans, rejoice! Fourth Wing is coming to TV.

The hit book series by Rebecca Yarros has officially been greenlit for Amazon Prime Video, and we have Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan as one of the people to thank for that, as he's signed on to be one of the executive producers of the project.

The TV show first went into development in October 2023, but didn't get an official greenlight until May 2026 after switching showrunners (more on that in a minute).

The series follows Violet Sorrengail, who thought she'd live a quiet life as a scribe until her mother, a general, enrolled her in Basgiath War College, where Violet has to learn to ride dragons in order to survive. (We don't want to say much more for fear of spoiling anything for you!)

Yarros told Variety that the series will likely be loyal to the source material, though she's still writing more installments of the books.

"All I can say is that when I met with them in L.A., they did ask if I wanted to come sit in the writers room, and I would never get in somebody’s way," she said. "But I just want to be like, 'Hey, that plot point might mess with a point in Book Four, just a heads-up, just in case you want to do that!'"

Yarros' Empyrean book series began with Fourth Wing in May 2023. Iron Flame debuted in November 2023, followed by Onyx Storm in January 2025. A fourth and fifth book are in the works, and she promises that the Amazon adaptation won't run into the timeline issues that Game of Thrones did with George R.R. Martin's book series, which still isn't done.

" I can promise, unless something happens to me, we’re not going to have that situation. We do have a publication schedule, it is just not public yet," Yarros assured Variety. "I’ve already said publicly that I’m slowing down slightly, enough that I can put out books and still be healthy. I think I wrote like 851,000 words in 15 to 18 months—I was just wiped out. I want to be able to deliver the best books possible, so I need to sleep a little. I’ll be writing, I just need to write and sleep, not just write. We’re slowing down a tiny bit, not every six months."

Here's what we know so far about the Fourth Wing TV show—be sure to check back for updates!

"Fourth Wing," "Iron Flame" and "Onyx Storm" books by Rebecca Yarros

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Is Amazon making Fourth Wing into a show?

Indeed!

The details are scant so far, but here's what we do know: Meredith Averill, producer of Netflix hit series The Haunting of Hill House and Locke & Key) will serve as the Fourth Wing showrunner and executive producer, and she'll have some serious talent helping her along the way.

Fallout executive producer Lisa Joy is slated to direct the Fourth Wing pilot, as well as to serve as an executive producer alongside Jonathan Nolan, Athena Wickham, Michael B. Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Liz Pelletier and Sherryl Clark.

Related: Fourth Wing Author Rebecca Yarros Shares Update Fans Have Been Waiting For

When is the Fourth Wing TV show release date?

No release date has been announced just yet for the Fourth Wing TV series, but watch this space for updates!

"Fourth Wing" books by Rebecca Yarros

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Who is in the Fourth Wing TV show cast?

No casting announcements have been made just yet for the Fourth Wing TV show. Yarros told Variety of casting for the show, "I honestly don’t have an opinion on it. I’ve never done this before, so I don’t have an opinion on if they should be established or if they shouldn’t, or what attention that brings, because I’m out of my depth of knowledge here. I’m going to trust that they bring in the right people when they start casting. And then I’m gonna hope that they fit who’s described in the book, and I think we’ll know when we know. But I honestly don’t have a preference, just whoever can fit the character."

Related: Fans of Fourth Wing Are Already Buzzing About Rebecca Yarros’ New Romance Peculiar Stars

Who is going to play Violet Sorrengail?

No casting announcements have been made regarding the series, nor for Violet Sorrengail specifically. That said, some fan fantasy casting is already underway.

Dove Cameron Dove Cameron

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While some fans clamor for Dove Cameron (best known for Schmigadoon!, Descendants, Shameless and Liv & Maddie) for the lead role.

Related: Disney Drops First Look at Descendants: Wicked Wonderland — See the Teaser and Full Cast

Mackenzie Foy Mackenzie Foy

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Others have speculated that Mackenzie Foy, best known for her work in The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 and Interstellar, among others, may be in the running for the starring role of Violet.

Australian unknown Callie Brutnell was also speculated to possibly be in the running, but that was based solely on her partner sharing an Instagram photo of her in costume as Violet.

Related: Ryan Gosling’s Latest Film Compared to Massive Hit Ranked Among ‘Best Movies of All Time’

Who is rumored to play Xade Riorson?

No casting news has been announced yet for Xade Riorson, the tall, dark and handsome Duke of Tyrrendor and Violet Sorrengail's love interest in the books, but Yarros did say she has sway with his casting and that it would be loyal to the source material.

"We’re just going to say he's POC; we’re just going to leave it at that," she told Variety, adding, "I didn’t rise to the bait of a lot of those [fan casting] posts, which I think probably got me some flack, but I knew we were already in development for TV, and I want to make sure that role is open to as much diversity as possible. So I was never going to give the readers my vision because I know that once you give the readers your vision, that’s what they’re gonna stick to. And I wanted to make sure we left it open to as much diversity as possible."

That said, once again, some stars are really putting themselves out there to get attention and consideration for the role.

Josh Heuston Josh Heuston

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Aussie actor Josh Heuston, who appeared in Thor: Love and Thunder and stars as Dusty Reid in Netflix's Heartbreak High and as Constantine Corrino in Dune: Prophecy, has made it clear he's into the series. Heuston frequently engages in social media discourse about the Fourth Wing book series, telling CinemaBlend that he's seen the #BookTok casting ideas pointing towards him for the male lead.

"I'm on social media, so I've seen some stuff," he said. "But yeah, I think if the story's there and I resonate with it, then I'm open to doing things in general."

He echoed the sentiments in an interview with PEOPLE, and considering it was at an Amazon Upfronts event, that may bode well for him.

"I've definitely seen some things. These books are amazing, and I love fantasy and everything involved in that genre," he said. "So who knows?"

When asked directly if he'd be down for a role in the show, he replied slyly, "We'll see what happens ... I don't know what you want from me here! Well, I do know what you want."

Related: That Complicated Dune: Prophecy Premiere, Explained in Simple Terms

Emilio Sakraya Emilio Sakraya

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Warrior Nun star Emilio Sakraya has been hinting that he either is or wants to be involved in the Fourth Wing series, and fans have him as one of their picks for Xade Riorson. That said, most of his hints have been quite subtle, if that's even what they were, ranging from social media likes to simply using a dragonemoji with a selfie from a workout.

Is the Fourth Wing TV series confirmed?

It sure is! Amazon officially announced that the series was greenlit on May 11, 2026.

Is Fourth Wing a series on Amazon?

It will be! The streaming giant announced on May 11, 2026 that the book series would be a series on Prime Video.

Related: Amazon Announces Romance TV Series Based on Hit Books

Who would star in a Fourth Wing series?

No official casting announcements have been made for Fourth Wing, but watch this space! That said, there have been some fan castings for other characters besides Violet and Xade.

Nepo baby Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, Hunger Games and Five Nights at Freddy's star Josh Hutcherson, Stranger Things alum Dacre Montgomery, Charlie Rowe, Freddie Thorp and Brenton Thwaites have all appeared in fantasy castings for Dain, Violet's childhood platonic best friend. Charlie's Angels star Ella Balinska, You and Mortal Kombat 2 star Tati Gabrielle and Hunger Games and Star Wars: The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg have all been floated as potential stars for Rhiannon, Violet's BFF at Basgiath War College.

Related: 21 Books Like 'Fourth Wing,' According to Librarians