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Popular influencers Shane Burcaw and Hannah Burcaw, known online as Squirmy and Grubs, have revealed they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the news after years of navigating fertility challenges, marking a significant new chapter in their lives.
Tini Younger is sharing one way she is keeping her daughter’s memory alive. Nearly a year after the TikTok chef and her husband, Antoine Wright Jr., revealed that Arya, one of their twin baby girls, had died, Younger is opening up about a tribute project designed to honor her child’s legacy.
The announcement marks a poignant milestone for the social media personality, known widely for her accessible cooking content. In 2023, Younger and Wright shared the devastating news of Arya’s passing with their followers, inviting a wave of public support and condolences. Now, approaching the one-year mark, Younger is channeling her grief into a tangible act of remembrance.
While specific details of the tribute project were not disclosed in the initial update, the move underscores a broader conversation among public figures about navigating profound personal loss while maintaining a connection with an online community that has followed their family’s journey.
Followers have long admired Younger for her culinary creativity and the candid glimpses she offers into her life as a mother. The response to her latest update reflects the deep empathy of her audience, many of whom have followed the family’s story since the twins’ birth. As Younger continues to navigate this chapter, her willingness to share the process of memorializing Arya offers a roadmap for public mourning that balances vulnerability with purpose.
Venice, Italy — Ricky Martin turned heads on the red carpet at the 83rd annual Venice Film Festival, unveiling a striking platinum blonde transformation as he attended the screening of his upcoming film Hombre al Agua. The global superstar, known for his signature dark hair, embraced a dramatic new aesthetic that instantly sparked conversation across social media and fashion circles.
The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer stepped onto the Lido di Venezia sporting the bleached buzz cut, a sharp departure from his classic look. The style, paired with sharp tailoring, signaled a bold new era for the Puerto Rican artist as he continues to expand his footprint in international cinema. The phrase “livin’ la vida rubio” — a playful twist on his 1999 smash hit — quickly circulated online as fans and media reacted to the reveal.
Martin’s appearance at the prestigious festival underscores his growing commitment to acting. Hombre al Agua (Man in the Water) marks a significant project in his filmography, positioning him within the competitive landscape of the Venice Film Festival’s official selections. While plot details remain under wraps, his presence at the premiere highlights the festival’s continued draw for global entertainment icons crossing over from music to serious film roles.
On the red carpet, Martin exuded confidence in a tailored ensemble that complemented the high-contrast hair color. The look was widely interpreted as a deliberate artistic statement, aligning with the transformative nature of his character in the film. Stylists and critics noted the precision of the cut and the cool-toned shade, suggesting a high-level collaboration between the star and his creative team for the festival circuit.
Within minutes of his arrival, images of Martin’s new look dominated platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok. Hashtags related to the singer and the festival trended globally, with the majority of commentary praising the fearless reinvention. The moment reinforced Martin’s status as a cultural tastemaker capable of driving global conversation decades into his career.
Following the Venice premiere, Hombre al Agua is expected to navigate the fall festival circuit before a wider release. For Martin, the role represents another milestone in a decades-long career that has spanned music, television, theater, and now, prominent film festivals. The blonde era, whether temporary or permanent for the role, has successfully captured the world’s attention ahead of the film’s debut.
Not all of Chris Rock's jokes have landed with the same freshness over the years, at least according to audience reception. More than two decades after the Madagascar star hosted the Academy Awards for the first time in 2005, he revealed details about that experience and his approach to comedy's biggest stage.
Rock's first turn as Oscar host came during the 77th Academy Awards ceremony. The comedian brought his signature sharp observational style to the Dolby Theatre, delivering an opening monologue that targeted Hollywood politics, box office flops, and the industry's self-seriousness. While critics offered mixed reviews at the time, the performance established Rock as a willingness to challenge the room's comfort zone.
In the years since that debut, Rock has openly discussed how his comedic voice has matured. He has acknowledged in interviews that certain bits from earlier specials and hosting gigs haven't aged well, reflecting a broader cultural shift in what audiences consider acceptable humor. This self-awareness has become a hallmark of his more recent work, including his 2023 Netflix special Selective Outrage.
Rock returned to host the 88th Academy Awards in 2016, a ceremony dominated by the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. His second monologue tackled the diversity crisis head-on, blending pointed commentary with the self-deprecation that characterizes his mature style. The contrast between his two hosting appearances illustrates his evolution from provocateur to a comedian willing to confront uncomfortable truths within his own industry.
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Actor Mark Wahlberg faced significant backlash after making controversial comments about what he believed would have happened if he had been aboard one of the planes used in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Twenty-five years ago, Wahlberg was originally scheduled to fly on American Airlines Flight 11, the first aircraft to strike the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
Wahlberg had been booked on the Boston-to-Los Angeles flight but decided at the last minute to travel to a film festival in Toronto instead, requiring a different flight. This spontaneous decision meant he was not on board when terrorists crashed the plane into the North Tower, killing all 92 people aboard.
Years later, when asked about the near-miss by Men’s Journal, Wahlberg described a scenario in which he would have single-handedly thwarted the hijacking:
“If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn’t have went down like it did,” he claimed. “There would have been a lot of blood in that first-class cabin and then me saying, ‘Okay, we’re going to land somewhere safely, don’t worry’.”
In essence, Wahlberg suggested that his presence would have led to the terrorists being beaten and the aircraft landed safely.
The remarks drew immediate and fierce criticism from loved ones of those who perished in the attacks. The widow of a man killed on 9/11 labeled Wahlberg’s comments “disrespectful,” echoing the sentiment of many who felt the actor diminished the bravery of the actual passengers and crew.
Following the outcry, Wahlberg released a formal apology acknowledging the insensitivity of his speculation:
“To speculate about such a situation is ridiculous to begin with, and to suggest I would have done anything differently than the passengers on that plane was irresponsible.”
“I deeply apologise to the families of the victims that my answer came off as insensitive. It was certainly not my intention.”
As the 25th anniversary of the attacks approaches, the nation reflects on the loss of 2,977 lives. The milestone has prompted many to revisit harrowing footage and firsthand accounts to grasp the terrifying scale of destruction.
Stefan Horlacher, who witnessed Flight 11 striking the North Tower from two blocks away, shared his experience with LADbible. He recalled feeling vibrations from the impact and described the horrifying scenes that unfolded outside:
“We had the first jumpers, splashing on the plaza. Almost every 10 seconds, maybe 20 seconds, somebody right in front of you, kind of splashed on the plaza,” he said. “They always gave [me] that deep, dark noise… Then you knew it was more serious than just a tiny accident.”
Horlacher’s testimony underscores the unimaginable horror faced by those in Lower Manhattan that morning, a stark contrast to the hypothetical scenarios later debated in the media.
The cast of Crew Girl didn’t just dip their toes into rowing training — they dove in headfirst. Stars Miku Martineau, Sam Braun, and Kyle Clark recently shared insights into the rigorous preparation required to portray competitive rowers authentically for the Netflix series.
Portraying elite athletes demands more than memorizing lines; it requires embodying the physicality, technique, and mental discipline of the sport. For the actors stepping into the world of competitive rowing, this meant undergoing a demanding training regimen designed to build both skill and credibility on the water.
While the full details of their regimen were not disclosed in the available preview, the trio emphasized that the process was far from superficial. The training aimed to ensure that every stroke, breath, and moment of exhaustion translated realistically to screen, capturing the grueling nature of the sport.
Crew Girl centers on the high-stakes world of competitive rowing, blending athletic intensity with personal drama. Authentic performances are critical to grounding the series’ emotional arcs in a believable physical reality. By investing in genuine athletic preparation, the production signals a commitment to realism that elevates both the storytelling and the viewer’s immersion.
As streaming audiences increasingly value authenticity in sports dramas, the cast’s dedication to mastering rowing fundamentals positions Crew Girl to resonate with both sports enthusiasts and general viewers seeking compelling, well-crafted narratives.
Sometimes a sitcom plot line arrives so misguided, so confounding, so utterly ill-conceived that you stop and think, “Surely I hallucinated that in its entirety, right?” In The Paper Season 2’s case, that dishonor falls to literally everything the show does to Nicole (Ramona Young).
Season 1 of The Office spinoff paired circulation staffer Nicole with ad salesman Detrick (Melvin Gregg) in one of the series’ main romantic storylines. Nicole consistently told him their dates and hookups were casual and that no feelings were involved. She actively encouraged Detrick to see other women, but he declined. Their differences led to a breakup in the Season 1 finale, though Nicole would insist there was nothing to break in the first place. However, the aftermath suggested Nicole was more emotionally attached than she wanted Detrick to believe, as she went to cry on journalist Mare’s (Chelsea Frei) shoulder.
The storyline functioned as a fun play on attitudes around commitment and casual dating, with its ending setting the stage for a potential slow burn to reunite Detrick and Nicole on more official terms. That is, until The Paper‘s second season arrives and wrecks Nicole’s character.
Throughout Season 2, Nicole becomes a vengeful harpy out to get Detrick. She receives a promotion, then attempts to use that extra power to burden him with additional work, a plan that backfires. She reports their now-ended relationship to HR representative Lisa (Lisa Gilroy), searching for any legitimization of the connection she mourned. When Lisa begins to show interest in Detrick, Nicole dresses as her, complete with dyeing her hair blonde, and rams her car into Lisa’s. She also follows Detrick to Cincinnati, leading to an unsettling sequence where Detrick genuinely seems to believe she intends to harm him.
This bizarro arc strips Nicole of any nuance or interiority, trading meaningful development around her approach to relationships for unfunny “crazy ex-girlfriend” stereotypes. In a post-Crazy Ex-Girlfriend world? Really? The main joke here, that at her own insistence Nicole was never really Detrick’s girlfriend, is nowhere near funny enough to warrant such a prolonged storyline. Nor does it align with The Paper‘s more optimistic tone.
Even though The Paper is a spin-off of The Office, it shares more thematic DNA with shows like Parks and Recreation, Abbott Elementary, or St. Denis Medical: mockumentaries with an eye for people trying to make a difference in struggling institutions. Given that angle, The Paper‘s treatment of Nicole feels far too malicious, not to mention out of left field.
Really, it feels like The Paper is trying to recreate the dynamic between The Office‘s Kelly (Mindy Kaling) and Ryan (BJ Novak), which featured its fair share of Kelly being vindictive. But crucially, Ryan wound up also being a jerk in that on-again, off-again relationship. The pair fed off one another’s toxicity. In The Paper, Detrick mainly just reacts to Nicole like anyone else would: with bewilderment, then horror. His arc is primarily focused on his burgeoning reporting skills, while her arc is all about him. To borrow a phrase from Kelly herself, “I have a lot of questions about these story choices. Number one, how dare you?”
The horrible mishandling of Nicole speaks to The Paper Season 2’s broader issue of barely knowing how to handle its ensemble. The Paper’s team of amateur journalists gelled exceptionally well in Season 1, but they’re as fragmented as can be in Season 2. While the show focuses the brunt of its energy on Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) and Mare’s love story, which it handles wonderfully, the rest of its reporters are left to flounder.
If you’re in The Paper and your character isn’t named Ned, Mare, or Esmeralda (Sabrina Impacciatore), you appear to have two choices: wind up with a paper-thin storyline, or get saddled with a nightmarish arc like Nicole’s. Given how out of character and out of line the latter is, The Paper Season 2 might be the one time fading into the background is a good thing.
The Paper Season 2 is now streaming on Peacock.
Apple TV+’s new thriller Last Seen opens with a haunting premise: police dispatcher Ian Ridley (Patrick Brammall) has spent 11 years grieving the disappearance of his young daughter, Maggie. The two-episode premiere pulls the cold case back into the spotlight when residents of the fictional Australian town Port McKenna discover the remains of a young girl in a nearby forest. Almost simultaneously, Ian receives a call from a teenage girl he believes to be Maggie, now all grown up.
For much of the first episode, Ian and his ex-wife, Debbie (Jessica Wren), agonize over whether the discovered remains could be Maggie’s body. By the episode’s end, they lack a definitive answer, but the audience receives one. Maggie is alive and living on what appears to be a small homestead.
The reveal arrives in the final moments of episode one. Cleaner Henry Reid (Brendan Cowell), introduced briefly earlier, arrives home to his wife, Jenna (Maxine Peake). Their daughter, Sarah (Chloe Jean Lourdes), heads out to check on the chickens. As she moves through the gardens surrounding the house, the show intercuts her image with police sketches depicting Maggie’s hypothetical age progression. The resemblance is nearly perfect, confirming Maggie is alive and well.
Episode two reinforces this confirmation. Quick flashbacks show that during Sarah/Maggie’s early days at Henry and Jenna’s farm, she carved her nickname “Mags” into a wall in the garden.
Henry and Jenna remain shadowy figures. We learn Henry works as a cleaner at the police station and is the brother of Donald Reid (Daniel Henshall), Ian’s friend and a key figure in his sobriety journey. In their first scene together in episode one, Donnie mentions he would love to see “Sarah,” but Henry is evasive, suggesting he and Jenna keep her under a tight watch.
Their control over Maggie becomes even clearer in episode two. Henry and Jenna maintain a comprehensive alarm system and refuse entry to outsiders — not even neighbors — through their gate. They do not allow Maggie outside their compound.
Maggie has apparently been raised to believe that, as “people of faith,” she and her (fake) family are under fire from the outside world. She has been told that if she were to leave, the government would take her away and force her to attend school. These outlandish claims suggest Henry and Jenna are religious fundamentalists, perhaps verging on cultists, who use their belief system as a means of controlling Maggie and covering up their crime.
The who and where of Maggie’s abduction are now established, but the why remains unknown. The motivation may tie back to their religious fervor. Perhaps they believed they “saved” Maggie from a family of “non-believers.”
By the end of episode two, DNA evidence confirms the body in the woods is not Maggie, but a Jane Doe. While that closes the immediate question of Maggie’s fate, it raises new ones: Who was this child, and why was she discovered in Maggie’s pajamas?
One theory: she was another kidnapping victim of Henry and Jenna’s who perished, and they dressed her in Maggie’s clothes to convince the world Maggie was dead. An even darker possibility: she was Henry and Jenna’s own child, and they have raised Maggie as a replacement. Whatever the answer, it promises to be bleak, and Last Seen clearly has more twists in store.
New episodes of Last Seen premiere Wednesdays on Apple TV+.
A royal biographer has ruled out any possibility of Prince Harry returning to working royal duties, even if his marriage to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, were to end. The assessment comes as fallout continues from King Charles III’s formal letter confirming the Sussexes’ permanent status as non-working members of the royal family.
Speaking to the Daily Express, royal expert and former Palace aide Dickie Arbiter dismissed speculation that a marital breakdown could open a route for the Duke of Sussex to resume official duties. Arbiter stated the King’s Monday letter makes clear that the 2020 “half-in-half-out” arrangement remains in force.
“There’s no way back for him as a working royal,” said Dickie. “Even if the marriage goes pear-shaped and they separate, he won’t be a working royal again.”
Arbiter identified the couple’s media strategy as their most damaging decision. He criticized their engagement with American television and the reception it received across the Atlantic.
“The worst is how they’ve sold themselves to the media, to television in particular, American television, and how the Americans bought into it.”
“The Americans, they’re quite gullible actually. I’m sorry to say.”
The monarch’s letter addresses several ongoing disputes. It confirms Harry and Meghan will be regarded as private citizens “with commercial and charitable interests” and are not to use “HRH” titles in any official capacity. Security inquiries are to be directed to Buckingham Palace.
The Duke of Sussex remains embroiled in a legal battle with the Home Office over taxpayer-funded security during UK visits. He is also pursuing privacy claims against Daily Mail publishers and other news organizations alongside other high-profile figures. Controversy has persisted over the couple’s use of royal titles despite their agreement to cease using them in an official capacity.
Arbiter’s comments coincide with the release of his book, On Duty with the Royals, officially published Thursday, 10 September 2026. The publication arrives as the royal household continues to navigate the long-term implications of the Sussexes’ departure from official duties.
Nearly two decades after its Channel 4 debut, The Inbetweeners is set to return for a third feature film. Netflix has announced that the original quartet – Simon Bird (Will McKenzie), Joe Thomas (Simon Cooper), Blake Harrison (Neil Sutherland) and James Buckley (Jay Cartwright) – will reprise their roles for another installment. The sitcom, which aired for just 18 episodes across three seasons between 2008 and 2010, spawned two successful movies and remains a cultural touchstone, with Bird revealing he still hears “briefcase w***er” shouted at him in public.
During a late 2023 appearance on The Therapy Crouch podcast alongside his wife Clair Buckley, James Buckley disclosed that his favourite line from the entire series belongs to his on-screen father Terry, played by David Schaal. He recalled the moment verbatim:
“There’s a line from The Inbetweeners, this is one of my favourite lines and it is Jay talking to his dad.
“And his dad just goes, ‘Jay, women are like fairground rides, f**king mental.’
“That’s it, that’s all it is – that’s the pearls of wisdom.
“And I’m just like ‘oh thanks dad.’”
The line encapsulates the show’s blend of crude humour and unexpectedly poignant father-son dynamics that resonated with audiences.
While Buckley cherishes a scripted gag, Simon Bird’s standout memory comes from behind the cameras during the first movie. Speaking to The National Youth Film in 2021, he described a stunt that went far beyond the script:
“There was a scene in the film, where Joe had to be airlifted out of the ocean by a helicopter. That was a big health and safety nightmare.
“Joe was really left alone out in the sea for quite a long time. It was actually being saved from drowning. Totally unnecessary for it to be Joe. Could have been a stuntman. Should have been a stuntman. And we’re all on sunloungers on the beach, watching this unfold.”
The incident underscores the often chaotic nature of the production and the camaraderie – however twisted – that defined the cast’s relationships.
With a new film on the horizon, fans have been revisiting the series’ most iconic moments. A 2022 Reddit thread asking What is your favourite ever line/scene from The Inbetweeners?
drew hundreds of responses. Among the contenders were classic exchanges such as Neil and Jay’s Championship Manager boast:
Neil: How about this one? Jay: Championship manager? Completed it. Neil: But you can’t complete it. Jay: Err, I know. But I got so good at it they offered me in a role in the England set-up. Neil: Did they? Jay: I took Woking from the Conference to the Champions League in 6 seasons, that kind of stuff doesn’t go unnoticed.
Jay’s seafood aversion also earned votes:
Jay: I’m not eating that, it’s come out the f**king sea.
Other frequently mentioned catchphrases included Bus W**kers
and ooo friend
, while a darkly comic exchange between Tara and Will highlighted the show’s knack for awkward timing:
Tara: Her dad just died last month. Will: It’s not really relevant is it?
However, the clear winner by upvotes was a succinct, brutal put-down between Simon and Jay:
Simon: No-one brings a bag of s**t to a pub. Jay: Your dad does. Simon: Does he? Jay: Yeah. Your mum.
As the cast prepares to slip back into their trainers and ill-fitting jeans for a third cinematic outing, the enduring popularity of these lines proves that The Inbetweeners remains as quotable – and as painfully relatable – as ever.