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Big Brother US has been a cultural phenomenon ever since it premiered on CBS in 2000. The hit reality series returns for season 27 on July 10, 2025, for an experience filled with backstabbing, blindsiding and heartaches — oh my! As fans all know, during the finale, another Big Brother winner will be crowned, and they will take home the grand prize of $750,000.

The franchise also expanded to three seasons of Celebrity Big Brother that were won by stars including Marissa Jaret Winokur, Tamar Braxton, and Miesha Tate. Some Big Brother winners have stayed in the spotlight since their wins, while others have gone off the grid. Here’s an update on all the Big Brother champions over the years.

Eddie McGee (Season 1)

Eddie McGree won the inaugural season of Big Brother US in September 2000. The format for the first season saw viewers deciding the outcome of the game, which CBS changed for season two and onward. Viewers fell in love with Eddie who has one leg. After winning the show, Eddie acted in movie and TV shows. Recently, he’s made brief appearances in episodes of HuntersSee9-1-1, and The Equalizer, according to his IMDb.

Will Kirby (Season 2)

Dr. Will Kirby
Dr. Will Kirby (Photo: CBS)

Dr. Will Kirby used his charm and charisma to win season 2 of Big Brother. He went on to compete on season 7, Big Brother: All Stars, where he came in fourth place. Will has continued to make random guest appearances on Big Brother. He’s also popped up in other shows like The Young and the Restless and The Book of Boba Fett. Will is the Chief Medical Officer at Laser Away and a beauty reporter for Life & Style Weekly. He married Erin Brodie in 2017 and they have two children together.

Lisa Donahue (Season 3)

Lisa Donahue
Lisa Donahue (Photo: CBS)

Lisa Donahue was Big Brother‘s first female winner. The season 3 champion beat Danielle Reyes in the final jury vote. Lisa briefly pursued an acting career after she won the show. She now has her own photography company in Los Angeles. In 2021, Lisa revealed she underwent a hysterectomy after being diagnosed with stage 2 cervical and ovarian cancer

Jun Song (Season 4)

Jun Song
Jun Song (Photo: CBS)

Jun Song implemented the “floater” strategy to win Big Brother 4. She became the franchise’s first Asian winner. June currently works as a content strategist. She lives in Belgium with her son Noah. She split from her husband Davy Goethals in 2017 after seven years of marriage.

Drew Daniel (Season 5)

Drew Daniel
Drew Daniel (Photo: CBS)

Drew Daniel was the winner of Big Brother 5, which features the iconic Twist Twist and Project DNA. Drew did some acting in movies after he won Big Brother. In 2012, Drew was arrested for domestic violence after he allegedly attacked another man, according to TMZ. Drew has stayed out of the spotlight since that incident.

Maggie Ausburn (Season 6)

Maggie Ausburn narrowly defeated Ivette Corredero to win Big Brother 6. The season was infamous for the divide between Maggie’s alliance, The Friendship, and Janelle Pierzina‘s alliance, The Sovereign Six. Maggie retreated from the public eye after she won the show.

Mike “Boogie” Malin (Season 7)

Mike Boogie
Mike Boogie (Photo: CBS)

Mike “Boogie Malin won the first All-Star edition in Big Brother US. He first appeared on season 2 and returned for season 7 which he dominated alongside his Chilltown alliance member Dr. Will Kirby. Boogie played the game for a third time in Big Brother 14, where he placed 10th. He had a son, Brady, after his second appearance on the show. In 2019, Boogie was arrested for threatening Will, according to US Weekly. He was later found guilty of felony stalking in 2021. Boogie was reportedly sentenced to three days in LA County Jail and two years of probation. He filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2022, per US Weekly.

“Evel Dick” Donato (Season 8)

Evel Dick
Evel Dick (Photo: Peter Brooker/Shutterstock)

“Evel Dick” Donato won Big Brother 8 over his estranged daughter Daniele Donato. They mended their relationship in the house but had another following out afterwards. They both returned for Big Brother 13 but Dick had to leave the game early after testing positive for HIV. Dick currently lives in Florida and hosts his own podcast, where he discusses Big Brother.

Adam Jasinski (Season 9)

Adam Jasinski
Adam Jasinski (Photo: CBS)

Adam Jasinksi won Big Brother 9, the only winter season of regular Big Brother. After the show, Adam was arrested for drug possession and tax evasion. He spent four years in jail from 2011 to 2015. Adam is now sober and wrote a book called My Kids On Drugs, Now What, which gives resources to parents who have children struggling with addiction. Adam currently works as a contractor, according to his Instagram.

Dan Gheesling (Season 10)

Dan Gheesling
Dan Gheesling (Photo: CBS)

Dan Gheesling is regarded by fans as the best Big Brother player of all time. The former football coach won Big Brother 10 in the show’s first unanimous jury vote. He returned for Big Brother 14, where he came in second place. Dan runs friendly game content on Twitch and YouTube. He has three children with his wife Chelsea.

Jordan Lloyd (Season 11)

Jordan Lloyd won Big Brother 11, which is where she met her now-husband Jeff Schroeder. The pair returned for Big Brother 13, where Jeff came in 7th and Jordan came in 4th. They also appeared on The Amazing Race 16 and Marriage Boot Camp. Jordan and Jeff have two sons, Lawson and Layton. Ahead of Big Brother 25, the couple started the Togethermess Podcast.

Hayden Moss (Season 12)

Hayden Moss
Hayden Moss (Photo: Broadimage/Shutterstock)

Hayden Moss used his all-male Brigade alliance to win Big Brother 12 over Lane Elenburg. After the show, Hayden made history as the first Big Brother player to compete on Survivor. He was on Survivor: Blood vs Water with his then-girlfriend Kat Edorsson and he came in 7th place. Hayden has a new girlfriend who is a music artist.

Rachel Reilly (Season 13)

Rachel Reilly
Rachel Reilly (Photo: Gregory Pace/Shutterstock)

Rachel Reilly won Big Brother 13 which was her second try on the show. She first appeared on Big Brother 12 where she met her now-husband Brendon Villegas. After BB13, Rachel competed on The Amazing Race three times: twice with Brendon, and once with her sister Elissa Slater. Rachel has also competed on Fear Factor, Snake in the Grass, and The Traitors. Rachel and Brendon have two children, daughter Adora and son Adler.

Ian Terry (Season 14)

Ian Terry
Ian Terry (Photo: CBS)

Ian Terry won Big Brother 14 over Dan Gheesling. He returned for Big Brother 22, the show’s second All-Star edition, and came in 11th place. Ian currently lives in Houston and works as a consultant. He graduated from Tulane University with a chemical engineering degree.

Andy Herren (Season 15)

Andy Herren
Andy Herren (Photo: CBS)

Andy Herren became the first openly gay person to win Big Brother. The season 15 champion currently lives in Chicago and is active on social media. He still keeps up with the show.

Derrick Levasseur (Season 16)

Derrick Levasseur
Derrick Levasseur (Photo: CBS)

Derrick Levasseur dominated Big Brother 16 and was crowned the winner of that season over Cody Calfiore. After the show, the former police sergeant served as an investigator on Investigation Discovery’s Breaking Homicide. He also published his own book, The Undercover Edge. Derrick and Cody have their own podcast called The Winner’s Circle. Derrick shares two daughters with his wife Jana, whom he married before the show.

Steve Moses (Season 17)

Steve Moses
Steve Moses (Photo: CBS)

Steve Moses won Big Brother 17 after evicting professional poker player Vanessa Rousso in the final 3. After the show, Steve got his MFA in sound design at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. He moved to Orlando, Florida and opened Oasis Senior Advisors.

Nicole Franzel (Season 18)

Nicole Franzel
Nicole Franzel (Photo: CBS)

Nicole Franzel was crowned the winner of Big Brother 18, two years after she first appeared on the show on Big Brother 16. She won BB18 in a narrow 5-4 jury vote over Paul Abrahamian. Nicole returned for Big Brother 22 where she was evicted in third place. Nicole met her now-husband Victor Arroyo on BB18. They competed together on The Amazing Race 31 and came in fourth place. Nicole and Victor live in the Midwest with their son Arrow, who was born in July 2021.

Morgan Willett (Over The Top)

Morgan Willett
Morgan Willett (Photo: David Buchan/Shutterstock)

Morgan Willett won the Big Brother spinoff Big Brother: Over The Top, which aired in the fall of 2016. Morgan has since appeared on other shows like Ex On The Beach and The Challenge. She dated The Challenge star Johnny Bananas for two years until 2021. Morgan is an influencer and has her own podcast called Your Internet Bestfriend.

Josh Martinez (Season 19)

Josh Martinez
Josh Martinez (CBS)

Josh Martinez beat Paul Abrahamian in the Big Brother 19 finale by a 5-4 jury vote. Josh has since become a staple on The Challenge, having appeared on five seasons of the MTV show. He’ll also appear on CBS’s The Challenge USA season 2 with other Big Brother vets. Josh lives in Miami, Florida.

Kaycee Clark (Season 20)

Kaycee Clark
Kaycee Clark (Photo: CBS)

Kaycee Clark won Big Brother 20 over her ally Tyler Crispen by one jury vote. Like Josh, Kaycee has appeared on several seasons of The Challenge. She won The Challenge: Spies, Lies, and Allies in 2021. Kaycee is dating The Challenge star Nany Gonzalez.

Jackson Michie (Season 21)

Jackson Michie
Jackson Michie (Photo: CBS)

Jackson Michie won Big Brother 21 over his showmance Holly Allen. Jackson and Holly dated after the show for a few months. Jackson got married to his girlfriend Caitlin on July 7, 2023. He shared some of the wedding photos on Instagram after the nuptials took place. Jackson and his wife live in Nashville.

Cody Calafiore (Season 22)

Cody Calafiore
Cody Calafiore (CBS)

After coming in second place on Big Brother 16, Cody returned for Big Brother 22 and wiped the floor with the other All-Stars. He beat Enzo Palumbo in a unanimous jury vote. After the show, Cody went on to compete in The Traitors on Peacock. He hosts a podcast with Derrick called The Winner’s Circle. In October 2022, Cody proposed to his girlfriend Cristie LaRatta.

Xavier Prather (Season 23)

Xavier Prather
Xavier Prather (CBS)

Xavier Prather made history as the first Black person to win Big Brother. He was named the champion of Big Brother 23 after all six Black contestants formed the dominant Cookout Alliance. After the show, the attorney and model competed on The Challenge: USA. Xavier got engaged to his girlfriend Kenzie Hansen in May 2023.

Taylor Hale (Season 24)

Taylor Hale
Taylor Hale (CBS)

Taylor Hale won Big Brother 24 and became the first Black woman to win the show. The personality stylist also became the first winner to also earn America’s Favorite Houseguest from the fans. Taylor dated fellow houseguest Joseph Abdin for several months after the show. Since winning Big Brother, Taylor has been busy breaking into the entertainment industry.

Jag Bains (Season 25)

Jag Bains was the victor of Big Brother 25, and he went on to become a social media star as a result. Most of his Instagram videos and posts are comical jokes and witty clips about at-home moments, work-life balance and more. Additionally, Jag also focused on being a relator following his big win on the show.

Chelsie Baham (Season 26)

Chelsie Baham was the winner of Big Brother 26! According to her website, Chelsie is a motivational keynote speaker and identity coach, helping people learn their potential and who they can be.




This story originally appeared on Hollywoodlife

TUI makes check-in change for passengers flying from these UK airports | Travel News | Travel

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TUI passengers flying from seven major UK airports with certain flight numbers can take advantage of a unique check-in service that saves valuable time on the morning of travel.

The airline offers a day-before bag drop service at select airportsacross the country which allows passengers to check in their luggage the day before they are due to fly. Passengers normally have to queue up at check-in desks on arrival at the airport to get their boarding passes and drop off their bags, but this process can now all be done the night before to make the morning a breeze.

To take advantage of this service, TUI passengers must have either a TOM or BY flight number and have a departure time before midday. But the service is only available at seven UK airports, so it will also depend where you are flying from as to whether you can take advantage of the early check-in.

TUI offers the day-before bag drop at all of these seven airports during the following times for passengers with flight times before midday:

Birmingham Airport

  • Bags can be dropped off between 2pm and 9pm

Bristol Airport

  • Bags can be dropped off between 4pm and 9pm

East Midlands Airport

  • Bags can be dropped off between 4pm and 9pm

Gatwick Airport – North Terminal

  • Bags can be dropped off between 2pm and 9pm

Gatwick Airport – South Terminal 

  • Bags can be dropped off between 2pm and 9pm

Glasgow Airport

  • Bags can be dropped off between 4pm and 9pm

Manchester Airport – from Terminal 2

  • Bags can be dropped off between 2pm and 9pm

Newcastle Airport

  • Bags can be dropped off between 4pm and 9pm

TUI said: “If your flight has a TOM or BY flight number, your flight time is eligible, and you’re flying from one of the airports listed below before midday, you can check your bags in on the day before you’re due to fly. You can save even more time by checking in online beforehand.

“If you’re joining one of our Marella cruise ships, day-before bag drop is available for all destinations. The following airports, apart from Newcastle and Gatwick, offer either free or discounted parking if you’re only staying for a short time.

“Just so you know, this service isn’t available for P&O Cruise flights. IMPORTANT – You will need to bring your passport and documents to use the ‘Day-before bag drop’ service.”



This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk

Grok sure seems antisemitic after its recent update

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Last Friday, Elon Musk said that X’s built-in chatbot had been “significantly” improved. “You should notice a difference when you ask Grok questions,” Musk said . As it turns out, X users are noticing a difference. Over the last couple days, Grok seems to have taken a hard turn toward antisemitism.

In recent posts, the chatbot has praised Hitler and repeated antisemitic tropes about Jews. It’s used the number “88” without context or prompting, posted “Heil Hitler” and posted what seems to be a text version of a “roman salute.”

Many users noticed that Grok was seemingly fixated on someone named “Cindy Steinberg,” a name associated with a now-deleted X account, according to . According to Grok, the account had “celebrated” the deaths of children who died in the recent floods in Texas. But Grok also began mentioning “Cindy Steinberg” in other posts unprompted, including one in which the chatbot invoked Hitler. In the post, which has since been deleted, Grok said that Hitler would be able to “spot the pattern and handle it decisively.” Later, when another user shared a screenshot of the post and asked Grok about it, the chatbot it was meant to be “a sarcastic jab at a troll” and that the “spicy line” had been .

A deleted post.

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Grok also referenced Steinberg in posts that repeated antisemitic tropes about Jews, including several that said “every damn time.” Grok later said that it was to how “folks with surnames like ‘Steinberg’ (often Jewish) keep popping up in extreme leftist activism, especially the anti-white variety.”

In a , Grok stated that Jewish executives “dominate” the entertainment industry and that “critics substantiate that this overrepresentation influences content with progressive ideologies, including anti-traditional and diversity-focused themes some view as subversive.”

Grok was even more explicit in other posts. Grok said “Heil Hitler” in a now-deleted . And when a user in that same thread asked Grok to make a joke about the Holocaust being “old news” Grok responded that Israel was “like that clingy ex still whining about the Holocaust.” Later, in the same thread, Grok used the number “88” — a number frequently invoked — without prompting. In other threads, Grok appeared to share text versions of the “Roman salute.”

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It’s not clear whether Grok’s recent comments were an intended effect of last week’s update, though several have since been deleted. “Based on our brief initial testing, it appears the latest version of the Grok LLM is now reproducing terminologies that are often used by antisemites and extremists to spew their hateful ideologies,” the ADL wrote in a statement . “Companies that are building LLMs like Grok and others should be employing experts on extremist rhetoric and coded language to put in guardrails that prevent their products from engaging in producing content rooted in antisemitic and extremist hate.”

X didn’t respond to a request for comment. Musk, meanwhile, has been teasing the next version of Grok, Grok 4, which will apparently be revealed in on X Wednesday night.



This story originally appeared on Engadget

Democrats Demand DOJ Stop Protecting Trump And Release Epstein Info

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The Trump DOJ’s reversal on the release of information about the Jeffrey Epstein case has not gone unnoticed by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee.

The Democrats, led by ranking member Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi and demanded that the Department of Justice stop protecting Trump.

The Judiciary Committee Democrats wrote:

This Administration has repeatedly claimed that President Trump is “the most transparent and accessible president in American history.” So far, your DOJ has not only failed to live up to this promise, but you have also consistently hidden from the American public materials and information that may be damaging to President Trump. Earlier last month, Elon Musk, the former senior advisor to President Trump and head of the Department of Government Efficiency, posted on his social media website, X, that President Trump “is in the Epstein files. That is the real reason they have not been made public.” His tweet, which has since been deleted, was clearly referring to records related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, in the possession of the FBI and DOJ.

At his confirmation hearing, Director Patel vowed to release the Epstein files, stating that he would “make sure the American public knows the full weight of what happened.” In February 2025, you came under intense public criticism after releasing the “first phase” of roughly 200 pages of the Epstein files that consisted largely of information that was already public. Subsequently, you reportedly ordered hundreds of FBI agents, many of whom were usually focusing on national security matters, to review the Epstein files. Agents that were assigned for this review reportedly “clocked more than 100 hours of work over the most recent two-week pay period, including a marathon session last weekend, during which they slept on desks while waiting for new batches of Epstein records to process.”



This story originally appeared on Politicususa

Apple reportedly developing an AI assistant for its Support app

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The Apple Support app could soon gain an AI-powered assistant.

The Apple Support app could soon gain a ChatGPT-style AI assistant, which could be powered by Apple Intelligenceor third-party AI, as a new report claims there’s evidence of the feature in Apple code.

As its name implies, the Apple Support application is designed to assist customers. It displays the company’s official store hours, details regarding accessibility at the location, and the specialty services offered, among other things.

The official Support app from Apple has received multiple updates over the years, and it looks like it’s set to gain yet another feature. According to MacRumors, the iPhone maker has plans to debut a new “Support Assistant” powered by generative AI.

Code for this enhancement reportedly already exists, but the alleged AI assistant doesn’t appear to be accessible just yet. The Support Assistant will likely build upon the Support app’s chat feature that relies on Messages.

Currently, Apple users can get in touch with a customer service representative through the Apple Support app, which opens a new Business Chat in Messages. The supposed Support Assistant will likely offer AI-generated solutions to problems or answers to customer questions, before connecting users to a live agent.

Other companies, like eBay, have incorporated similar features into their respective apps and websites, but Apple’s implementation appears as though it could be more advanced. Code related to the feature reportedly says that the Support Assistant uses generative AI models and that it provides information on select Apple products and services, among other things.

Apple has reportedly also included a disclaimer, which cautions users about “incorrect, misleading, incomplete, offensive, or harmful outputs,” and explains that the AI-powered support assistant should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice from a live customer service representative.

Possibly powered by third-party AI

As for what exactly powers the Support Assistant, the report says that it will be offered through cooperation with partner companies. This suggests Apple might work together with OpenAI to deliver the feature, or possibly with another company like Anthropic or Google. OpenAI seems like a particularly reasonable option, given that ChatGPT integration has been an iOS feature since iOS 18.2.

These latest claims of an alleged Support Assistant line up with an earlier rumor from February 2024, which claimed that Apple was internally testing a tool called “Ask.” While the Support Assistant is a consumer-oriented feature, Apple’s Ask tool is said to have relied on generative AI to respond to the questions of AppleCare employees, using answers from an internal database.

The development of an AI-based Support Assistant is a logical choice for Apple, though the timing is far from ideal. Certain Apple Intelligence features have faced significant delays and have yet to become available to end consumers, which reportedly led to embarrassment behind closed doors.

While Apple did introduce AI-related improvements with iOS 26, in the form of Apple Intelligence Shortcuts and a new Foundation Models framework, there weren’t nearly as many AI features announced at WWDC as there were in 2024. Recently, on June 7, the head of Apple’s foundation models team, Ruoming Pang, was poached by Meta with a significant pay package.

Given the lack of any recent AI development, it’s possible that Apple repurposed the technology behind its Ask tool, but it’s more likely that the company used the technology of a major AI firm like OpenAI or Anthropic. Time will tell if and when the supposed Support Assistant feature will see the light of day.



This story originally appeared on Appleinsider

All 7 Gerard Butler Movies of the 2020s So Far, Ranked

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Gerard Butler might not be the type of Hollywood figure who gets to give plenty of victory speeches at award shows, but he will go down in history as one of the most industrious and prolific actors of all time. The actor has starred in over 60 movies ever since he debuted in the 1997 British drama, Mrs. Brown. And there’s a lot more in the pipeline. Greenland: Migration, All-Star Weekend, In the Hand of Dante, Just Watch Me, and Den of Thieves 3 are some of the Gerard Butler movies in development.

The 2020s have been even better for Butler. Unlike in previous decades, when most of his movies were panned by critics, he has had more critically acclaimed productions. His fans will be hoping that he continues to be careful with the kinds of scripts he accepts and that he continues to put in great effort, even when he is having bad days on set.

Here’s how Butler’s movies of the 2020s rank against each other.

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‘Last Seen Alive’ (2022)



Last Seen Alive


Release Date

May 12, 2022

Runtime

95 minutes

Director

Brian Goodman




Will Spann (Gerard Butler), a wealthy real‑estate agent, is having it rough when Last Seen Alive begins. But trust fate to always dump more woes on people who are already on the verge of crashing out. He and his wife Lisa (Jaimie Alexander) are driving to her parents’ home to work on their marriage problems. When they stop at a remote gas station, she suddenly goes missing. Who took her?

‘Taken’ Ripoff?

Occasionally spooky and mostly suspenseful, this riveting action thriller is notable for its famous anti-Taken line: “I’m a simple guy. I don’t have any special skills… No Secret Service. No special forces. But when someone harms my wife… there will be hell to pay.” Quite bold of Butler and his team to make fun of Liam Neeson and the general action cliché involving protagonists who are former special forces operatives or lawmen. Here, the hero is an “Average Joe,” even though it’s hard to believe Butler as someone who has never fought in his life. The plot is too familiar, but the action is a saving grace, and if you truly adore Butler, you’ll have some fun (not much… just a little).

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‘Kandahar’ (2023)


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Kandahar

Release Date

May 26, 2023

Writers

Mitchell LaFortune




Kandahar finds undercover CIA operative Tom Harris (Gerard Butler) on a mission to insert malware into an Iranian nuclear facility. Unfortunately, he gets exposed by a whistleblower and finds himself stranded deep in Afghanistan. Now he must find a way to get to an extraction point in Kandahar without getting captured.

A Forgettable War-Espionage Hybrid

One of Butler’s least intriguing efforts, Kandahar features the British star in his most desperate form yet. His character, Tom, looks so vulnerable that you’ll find yourself giving up on him at some point. But this is Butler, and he never fails. As he finds ways to stay alive, the film examines the themes of conflict, patriotism, and loyalty. Even better, it was written by former military intelligence officer Mitchell LaFortune, so it feels very realistic. Regrettably, Tom is the only properly developed character. You’ll struggle to remember any other name when the credits start rolling.

5

‘Den of Thieves 2: Pantera’ (2025)


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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

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Release Date

January 10, 2025

Runtime

144 minutes

Director

Christian Gudegast

Writers

Christian Gudegast




Den of Thieves 2: Pantera finds former Deputy-Sheriff Nick “Big Nick” O’Brien (Gerard Butler) cash-strapped and pained by his recent divorce. Understandably, he gets excited when he learns that his old target, the thief Donnie “Jean‑Jacques” Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.), is now part of a major heist crew in Europe. This time, Nick has no intentions of hunting him down. He plans to join him. This sets the stage for a clash between morality and ruthless career-related ambition.

From Cop to Thief

A superb cast, marvelous cinematography by Terry Stacey, and Christian Gudegast’s assured direction make this win-at-all-costs heist film anything but a bore. Butler is great and O’Shea shines even more after being granted greater responsibility than had been the case in the previous movie. Equally impressive are Evin Ahmad, Salvatore Esposito, Meadow Williams, and Swen Temmel. Unfortunately, Gudehast overdoes the foreplay, preventing this from being one of the greatest action sequels. Much of the dialogue is unnecessary.

4

‘Greenland’ (2020)


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Greenland


Release Date

July 29, 2020

Runtime

120minutes




A planet-destroying comet is racing towards Earth in Greenland. While shopping, structural engineer John Garrity (Gerard Butler) receives an automated Department of Homeland Security (DHS) message informing him that he and his family are some of the few people selected for emergency sheltering in underground bunkers in Greenland. He, his estranged wife Allison (Morena Baccarin), and their diabetic son Nathan (Roger Dale Floyd) thus get going, but the journey will be anything but easy.

Humanity’s Future Is at Stake

Rather than dwell on the spectacle, Greenland dwells more on how humanity is suffering because of the crisis. It’s, therefore, an ideal movie for those who hate Butler as an action star. Beyond that, the story is neatly told, so much so that we feel like we are reading a roman à clef that’s mildly lampooning the opportunistic and cynical dynamics that often pop up during moments of disaster. Even more impressive is the fact that the apocalyptic survival disaster thriller didn’t become one of the many COVID-19 flops. It grossed $52.3 million, despite being released at the height of the pandemic.

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Every ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Movie & TV Show, Ranked According to Rotten Tomatoes

There have been 7 movies and TV shows in the franchise so far, with an eighth on the way in 2027.

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‘How to Train Your Dragon’ (2025)


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How to Train Your Dragon

Release Date

June 13, 2025

Runtime

125 minutes

Director

Dean DeBlois

Producers

Marc Platt, Adam Siegel


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    Astrid Hofferson



Chief Stoick (Gerard Butler) leads dragon-hating Viking villagers in How to Train Your Dragon. His son, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (Mason Thames), is considered weak, but he has to slay a dragon as part of the tradition. Instead of doing what’s required of him, he bonds with Night Fury, their friendship prompting other humans to reconsider how they relate to dragons.

Championing Inter-species Harmony

How to Train Your Dragon has already been dismissed by groups who like to sing the “It’s not as good as the animated film” song, but it is dense and entertaining. Director Dean DeBlois already knew the terrain of old-fashioned Norsemen and strange creatures, having directed the original movie more than two decades earlier. Thus, his direction and storytelling feel assured, and the fantastical scenario completely authentic.

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‘Copshop’ (2021)


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Copshop


Release Date

September 17, 2021

Runtime

107 minutes




Con artist Teddy Murretto (Frank Grillo) understands that sometimes a cage is better than an open field. So, early in Copshop, he sucker-punches a police officer to get himself arrested. Nefarious people are after him, and he figures he’ll be safe on the inside. Unfortunately for him, the hitman Bob Viddick (Gerard Butler) deliberately gets arrested, too, to complete the job. How will the situation unfold, especially for rookie officer Valerie Young (Alexis Louder), who is on duty?

Nowhere To Hide

Claustrophobic and consistently involving, Joe Carnahan’s gritty action thriller will have you wanting to rewind the moment you get to the denouement. Good things were always bound to happen when two of the greatest action stars of our time (Butler and Grillo) were thrown into the same playground. Little-known Alexis Louder Williams is also compelling. The three are surrounded by a matchless supporting cast that includes Chad Coleman and Jose Pablo Cantillo.

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‘Plane’ (2023)


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Plane

Release Date

January 13, 2023

Runtime

107 minutes

Director

Jean-François Richet




In Plane, commercial pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler), a former RAF pilot from Scotland, saves the passengers of Trailblazer Airlines Flight 119 from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on an island he has just spotted. It turns out this is a war-torn territory, and rebels soon strike and take everyone hostage. The only person Torrance can rely on is the fugitive homicide suspect Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), who was being extradited to Canada.

A** Kicking Pilot

Plane feels natural, like something taken out of the ‘60s, partly because director Jean-François Richet honors his promise to never over-rely on CGI trickery. Most of the effects that we see in this action flick are of the old-fashioned, the kind that rely far more on on-set inventiveness and sinew than modern technical wizardry. With his charm, resourcefulness, and bravery, Torrance also makes a case for himself as one of the most likable movie pilots. Sadly, Butler won’t be starring in the sequel titled Ship, Big mistake!



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The Real Reason This Controversial 90 Day Fiancé Couple’s Marriage Is Falling Apart

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Sarper Güven from 90 Day Fiancé may be responsible for ruining his relationship with Shekinah Garner. Sarper, a 45-year-old Turkish man, fell in love with Shekinah, a 43-year-old woman from Los Angeles, after meeting on a dating app. They dated for a while before entering into a serious relationship. While Sarper loved Shekinah, he also attempted to change her physical appearance. He pressured her to maintain a certain weight, controlled her diet, and selected her outfits. Sarper controlled other aspects of Shekinah’s life and even played a role in her cosmetic surgery, designing her new nose.

After spending most of his life in Turkey, Sarper moved to the United States on a K-1 visa in 90 Day Fiancé season 11. He decided to marry Shekinah but wasn’t entirely at ease living in her small apartment in Los Angeles. Sarper faced several new challenges with Shekinah, but they were able to overcome their issues and ultimately get married in the season finale. Instead of having a traditional wedding ceremony, Sarper and Shekinah opted for “bedding.” However, things didn’t go as smoothly as they had hoped because Shekinah wasn’t pleased with the bedroom layout and decorations.

Sarper & Shekinah’s Marriage Took A Turn For The Worse Post-Wedding

Sarper & Shekinah Aren’t In A Happy Marriage

Before their wedding, Sarper and Shekinah faced constant relationship challenges. From the beginning, Sarper tried to dominate every aspect of Shekinah’s life in an effort to shape her into his ideal partner. Likewise, Shekinah also sought to exert control over Sarper by setting three non-negotiable conditions: for him to stop training female clients, give up smoking, and make their relationship public on social media. She also grappled with accepting Sarper’s extensive sexual history, which included physical relationships with over 2,500 women prior to her.

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Sarper and Shekinah’s problems only got worse after they moved in together in the United States. Sarper felt trapped in Shekinah’s small home and was direct about his feelings. Most recently, the couple appeared in 90 Day Fiancé season 11 Tell All, where he shared that his marriage quickly deteriorated just a month after the wedding. He stated, “She kicked me off the house, so I left the ring and I went out,” and mentioned that he stayed in a rental for ten days. Shekinah confirmed, “This is less than a month after we got married.”

Sarper Publicly Criticized Shekinah

Sarper’s Frustration With Shekinah Keeps Growing

Sarper isn’t shy when it comes to talking back to Shekinah.

He has confessed to having a controlling personality and a short temper, often leading to explosive fights between them. Sarper doesn’t try to be polite during these arguments. Instead, he speaks his mind without filtering his words, even if they might hurt their relationship. Recently, he posted Instagram Stories mocking his wife, Shekinah, for undergoing cosmetic surgery. He wrote (via @kikiandkibbitz), “she is nonstop doing something, the number of ‘recovering days; is more than ‘regular days’ in our life.”

Sarper hasn’t only mocked Shekinah on social media but also in front of his co-stars during Tell All. He expressed his dislike of the marriage due to Shekinah and her expectations that he take on responsibilities. Sarper complained that Shekinah would constantly ask him to do household chores, such as taking out the garbage, walking the dog, going shopping, driving her to places, and fixing things. He even compared Shekinah to a dog on camera, stating, “You will lose me just because of you. And you will regret like a dog.”

Shekinah Wants To Leave Los Angeles

Shekinah No Longer Considers LA Her Home

While Sarper seems to be losing feelings for Shekinah, she is making plans to relocate.

Recently, Shekinah revealed that she no longer wants to live in Los Angeles. She said (via @shabootydotcom), “I don’t know what the future holds. I don’t want to be in LA much longer.” While Shekinah didn’t make it clear if she was moving out of Los Angeles because of her husband, Sarper, she indicated that she didn’t want to build her future in California. She wants to live somewhere where she can afford a better place to live.

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It wouldn’t be surprising if Sarper did indeed cause Shekinah to move to another state. He has been problematic, creating turmoil in his and Shekinah’s lives. When Sarper first arrived in the US, he wasted no time in criticizing Shekinah’s living situation. He made fun of her house and the fact that she had converted a part of it into her workspace. Sarper even compared living in her home to being in prison, saying that he and Shekinah’s dog were “prison inmates.” Shekinah may have decided to leave Los Angeles because she was tired of Sarper’s constant complaints.

Are Shekinah & Sarper Joining 90 Day: The Last Resort?

“We Need So Much Therapy”

There has been speculation that Sarper and Shekinah are on the brink of getting a divorce. However, there is a possibility that they will attend therapy before making a decision about their relationship. During the recent Tell All, Shekinah discussed the difficulties she has been facing in her marriage to Sarper. She expressed, “we need so much therapy,” revealing that seeking professional help may be her next step. If Sarper and Shekinah do pursue therapy, they will likely do so on camera in 90 Day: The Last Resort season 3, sharing their journey with viewers.

Is Shekinah or Sarper The Real Villain In Their Unhealthy Marriage?

Sarper Likes Being In Control & Lacks Empathy

Sarper Güven meets Shekinah Garner 90 Day Fiancé The Other Way in Turkey wearing red top

Sarper is clearly the main reason his relationship with Shekinah is falling apart. However, it would be wrong to solely blame him for the issues in the relationship, as Shekinah’s personality and constant complaining also provoke his angry outbursts. Both Sarper and Shekinah are equally responsible for their marital problems. Sarper is at fault for being controlling and insensitive, while Shekinah’s inability to understand his personality and tendency to pick fights over trivial matters also contribute to their problems. Hopefully, their relationship has improved since filming 90 Day Fiancé season 11 Tell All.

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 9 will premiere on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Source: @kikiandkibbitz/Instagram, @shabootydotcom/Instagram


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90 Day Fiancé

Release Date

January 12, 2014

Network

TLC

Showrunner

Kyle Hamley


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Did Cardi B, Stefon Diggs split? Instagram sparks speculation

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Cardi B, who wonders “Am I the Drama?” on her upcoming album, now faces a different question from curious fans: Did she split with Stefon Diggs?

The Grammy-winning “Bodak Yellow” rapper sparked breakup chatter this week after eagle-eyed followers noticed she had taken down photos featuring NFL star Diggs from her Instagram page. Cardi B, 32, and Diggs, 31, hard-launched their relationship during the NBA Playoffs in May and made things Instagram official in June.

Representatives for Cardi B and Diggs did not immediately respond to The Times on Tuesday.

In June, Cardi B flaunted her relationship with the New England Patriots wide receiver, sharing very intimate photos from a steamy boating trip in a since-removed Instagram carousel. “Chapter 5 ……Hello Chapter six,” Cardi B captioned the collection of photos, which is no longer publicly visible on her profile.

Cardi B and Diggs first sparked dating rumors in February, when TMZ published video of the pair arriving at a Miami hotel during Valentine’s Day weekend. In April, they were spotted together again partying it up at a Manhattan nightclub. Photos of the rapper dancing on the athlete’s lap spread online and even got a thumbs-up from the musician’s estranged husband, Migos rapper Offset.

Cardi B reportedly filed to divorce Offset in 2024. Since then, their relationship has been far from friendly as the pair — who share three young children — continue to spar on social media.

While Cardi B’s Instagram does not currently feature any photos of Diggs, it’s worth noting that they still follow each other on the app. Cardi B and Offset, on the other hand, are no longer Instagram mutuals.

Speculation about the status of Cardi B’s romantic life surfaced as she arrived at Paris Fashion Week sans Diggs. She appeared at the Schiaparelli showcase at Petit Palais wearing a body-hugging gown with a dramatic neckline and fringe. A live crow was perched on the “W.A.P.” artist‘s right hand, evoking imagery from her forthcoming album.

Cardi B revealed in late June that her long-anticipated sophomore album, “Am I the Drama?,” is set to drop Sept. 19, seven years after her debut, “Invasion of Privacy.” Her social media announcement included a look at the theatrical album cover: She wears an abstract red body suit and matching fishnet stockings, grabbing one heel as a dark bird rests on her shoe and more of them swarm around her.

Before the announcement, Cardi B reflected in a teaser on “seven years of love, life and loss” and trading in grace for hell.

“I learned power’s not given. It’s taken,” the Bronx native says in the video. “I’m shedding feathers and no more tears. I’m not back. I’m beyond.”




This story originally appeared on LA Times

Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour Walkouts: Drake & More Celebs

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While fans flock to Morgan Wallen’s headlining stadium shows for chart-topping hits like “Love Somebody” and “Last Night,” they’re equally drawn to his charismatic stage presence and the dynamic production elements that transform the concert experience into a full-scale spectacle.

Oh, and there’s another reason too: to see which celebs will walk out with Wallen to the stage.

The 19-time Billboard Music Awards winner has evolved his concert walkouts from simple solo affairs livestreamed on each stadium’s Jumbotron into highly orchestrated moments featuring a rotating roster of celebrity guests, ranging from acclaimed musical collaborators spanning various genres to Super Bowl–winning athletes.

The walkouts capture Wallen getting just as hyped as his fans before each concert — whether he’s high-fiving friends, laughing, stretching or hugging family members. But the addition of celebrity guests has made these nightly moments become one of the most highly anticipated elements of his shows.

Wallen’s previous headlining tour, the global-spanning One Night at a Time Tour, featured some top-shelf celebrity walkouts, including rapper Moneybagg Yo (Wallen’s collaborator on “Whiskey Whiskey”); Country Music Hall of Fame duo Brooks & Dunn; wrestler Hulk Hogan; boxing champion Mike Tyson; podcaster Theo Von; the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl leaders Chris Jones, Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes; and Peyton Manning and the Tennessee Vols (for a hometown show at Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium).

The celeb walkout trend seems to be continuing on his I’m the Problem Tour, which launched with two nights at NRG Stadium in Houston in June. The tour will conclude with two shows Sept. 12-13 in Edmonton, Alberta. Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett, Koe Wetzel, Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson open various shows on the tour.

Below, take a look at the celebs who have joined the walkouts on Wallen’s I’m the Problem Tour (so far).



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Scott Riccardi Beats Dan Puma After Contestants Go All-In on Daily Doubles

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Returning champion Scott Riccardi was given a run for his money on Jeopardy! as he found himself fending off a strong challenger in a heated battle for the top spot in an episode marked with big bets and Daily Double drama.

Before the game even began, host Ken Jennings noted that Riccardi, who once celebrated his birthday with a Jeopardy!-themed party, probably never imagined he would be marking future birthdays as a multi-day champion. Riccardi entered the game with three-day winnings totaling $96,001, as he faced off against two new challengers: Elise Canup, an advertising producer from Richmond, Virginia, and Dan Puma, a salesperson from Chicago, Illinois.

The trio jumped right in, swiftly working through the first round and splitting the board between them. By the time Canup uncovered the first Daily Double in the category “Hot Time in the Old Town” for $400, nearly two-thirds of the board had already been cleared.

Canup had $1,800 on the board and was sitting in third place behind Riccardi’s $5,200 and Puma’s $2,000, and chose to make it a true Daily Double by wagering it all. The clue: “This city’s history museum displays a nearly seven-ton metal blob of nails and other hardware melted in a store basement in 1871.” Canup correctly responded, “What is Chicago?” in reference to the Great Chicago Fire. With that, she doubled her total to $3,600 and moved into second place.

The trio moved quickly through the board, missing only a few clues as they tore through the categories with minimal errors. One of the rare stumpers came from the category “Those Are the Lyrics,” with the clue: Hozier‘s “Too Sweet” says, “You treat your mouth as if it’s Heaven’s gate / The rest of you like you’re…” this three-letter agency. After a brief silence and the dreaded three-note time’s up jingle, Jennings revealed the answer: “The rest of you like you’re the TSA.”

As the group moved into Double Jeopardy!, returning champion Riccardi entered the round in first place with $7,600 while Canup nabbed the second place spot with $4,200 and Puma came in third with $3,400.

Puma kicked off the new round and, with his first selection in the category “State Oddity” for $1,600, uncovered the board’s first Daily Double. Hoping to close the gap and move into second place, he bet it all, making it a true Daily Double, the second of the episode. Given the clue, “Most of Arizona used this 20th century innovation from 1918 to 1968, but scorns it now,” Puma correctly responded, “What is daylight saving time?” With that, he moved to $6,800, just $800 behind Riccardi.

Unfortunately, Puma’s lead was short-lived after he missed a $600 clue in the “Marx” category: “Karl Marx was heavily influenced by this German philosopher and his concept of the dialectic.” Puma incorrectly responded with “Kant,” opening the door for Riccardi, who correctly answered “Hegel,” bringing his total to $9,000.

However, Puma got a second chance at redemption when he found the second Daily Double hiding under “The Spot” for $1,200. With $8,400 on the board and just $800 off the lead, Puma bet $3,000 on the answer: “Back in 1878, American astronomer Carr Pritchett noted the color of this storm, the largest in our solar system.” Puma quickly answered, “What is the Great, Red Spot?” referring to the persistent, high-pressure anticyclonic storm on Jupiter. With that question, Puma’s new total was $11,400 as he moved into the top spot ahead of Riccardi.

The game intensified as Riccardi and Puma traded control of the board, with the returning champion working to regain his lead. He seized the opportunity in the category “State Oddities,” when Puma responded incorrectly to the clue: “Not a Western state, but New York has the largest publicly protected area in the Lower 48, the park named for these mountains.” Puma guessed “Catskills,” allowing Riccardi to respond with the correct answer, “The Adirondacks.” That put Riccardi back in the lead with $12,800 to Puma’s $11,400.

At the end of Double Jeopardy!, Riccardi held a comfortable $5,000 lead with a total of $23,200. Puma was in second place with $18,200 and still had a shot at the win, while Canup trailed in third with $2,200.

The Final Jeopardy! category was “1950s Literature,” with the clue: “At the start of this tale, the title character is reminded he went turtling off the Mosquito Coast.” Canup went first with her response, Ernest Hemingway‘s The Old Man and the Sea, which was correct. She wagered $2,000, bringing her total to $4,200.

Puma was also well-versed in his modern American classics and correctly guessed the Hemingway story, wagering $5,001 to bring his total to $23,201, just one dollar ahead of Riccardi.

But his lead was fleeting, as Riccardi also answered correctly. While he only needed to wager a single dollar to win, he went big, betting $13,201. That brought his total for the day to $36,401 and secured his fourth consecutive win, raising his overall earnings to a seriously impressive $132,402.

“Well done! That’s a great total,” Jennings congratulated.

Over on the Jeopardy! subreddit, fans were rooting for Puma as his impressive debut made an impression on viewers. “He was thrown into the deep end in his first game, too. Hopefully, he learned the lessons you’ve been forced to learn, that when you’re up against your toughest competition, they’ve beaten everyone they’ve come up against before you and you’ve been struggling to keep up, you do have to take that risk on the Daily Doubles. Had he gone in for the true Daily Double on the third Daily Double, he’d likely have won this game!,” said one Redditor.




This story originally appeared on TV Insider