Michael Slavin

Corey Feldman was one of the most prominent young stars in The Goonies and later appeared in films including Gremlins, Stand by Me, and The Lost Boys. His subsequent life and career included struggles with alcohol and substance abuse, a 1990 heroin-possession arrest, and allegations that he was sexually abused as a child. The article also examines Corey’s Angels, a group Feldman described as a management and development venture for aspiring performers, while a documentary and former participant alleged that it operated as a cult involving psychological control, abuse, and sexual harassment. Feldman disputed some claims, including reality-TV allegations about the group’s rules, and continues to make music and appear at fan conventions.

Disney announced additional cast members and a May 5, 2028 release date for its live-action X-Men reboot at D23. Sadie Sink will return as Jean Grey, while Kit Connor will play Cyclops, Samara Weaving will portray Emma Frost, Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister, and Inde Navanette, Christopher Abbott and Maya Boyd will take the roles of Rogue, Professor X and Storm. The casting is presented as an opportunity to give traditionally underused characters more substantial roles than they received in earlier X-Men films.

Ken Russell’s 1971 film The Devils, a religious horror drama about a French priest accused of Satanism, was heavily censored in the United Kingdom and banned outright in several countries because of its graphic sexual content, violence and provocative religious imagery. Two particularly controversial scenes were excluded from previous releases. After the complete director’s cut screened at Cannes earlier in 2026, the British Film Institute announced a legal UK screening at BFI Southbank on 30 October 2026, followed by a major Ken Russell retrospective in 2027.

Fans identified an “Epstein” file in the second episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which aired in 1999, years before Jeffrey Epstein’s arrests and federal indictment. They also revisited a 2011 episode involving a wealthy donor who flies a 12-year-old girl to New York under the pretext of a modelling job and sexually exploits her, drawing close parallels to Epstein’s crimes. The similarities are presented as coincidence rather than evidence of foreknowledge, while the article notes that Epstein’s appearance in released files does not itself prove wrongdoing.

Chris Hansen criticizes online streamers who confront alleged child predators for views, arguing that their focus on clicks and profit often leads to sloppy investigations, public humiliation and physical abuse. He says poorly handled stings can destroy the chain of evidence and prevent police from obtaining warrants or prosecuting suspects. Hansen made the comments while appearing in Mike Clum’s documentary about YouTuber Bryant Moreland, also known as EDP445, whose attempted meetings with a minor did not lead to jail time; Hansen blamed the Predator Poachers sting for being mishandled and unprosecutable.

Eli Roth’s unrated horror film Ice Cream Man has reportedly prompted multiple audience walkouts, with some viewers allegedly becoming physically ill during screenings because of its extreme gore. The film was unexpectedly shown through AMC and Odeon’s Screen Unseen mystery-movie programs, catching some viewers unprepared. It has received very poor early ratings, including 28% on Rotten Tomatoes and 3.8 on IMDb, while Empire Magazine gave it one star. Roth has also faced backlash after acknowledging that generative AI was used in a small portion of the film, despite describing the technology as part of his creative process.

The careers and personal lives of One Tree Hill’s principal cast members are reviewed nearly two decades after the show began. Chad Michael Murray and Sophia Bush’s brief marriage, Hilarie Burton’s allegations of sexual harassment and assault against showrunner Mark Schwahn, and Bethany Joy Lenz’s revelation that a cult controlled her life and took approximately $2 million in earnings are highlighted. The cast has continued working across television, film, podcasts and advocacy, while James Lafferty developed Everyone Is Doing Great. Several supporting actors remain active, and the show is available on Netflix amid reports of a forthcoming sequel series involving Burton and Bush.

To Catch a Predator faced intense ethical and legal criticism after a 2006 sting involving Texas district attorney Bill Conradt ended with Conradt taking his own life during a police confrontation at his home. His estate sued Dateline for $105 million before settling out of court, although Chris Hansen later said the program ended because it had run its course rather than because of the incident. Hansen subsequently launched Hansen vs Predator and Takedown with Chris, while Robert Pattinson portrays him in the upcoming film Primetime, which is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.

Jonathan Majors has returned to acting in Run Hide Fight: Infidels, a Daily Wire-produced film directed by Kyle Rankin and produced by Ben Shapiro. The film’s plot, involving Islamic terrorists taking over a pro-Palestine college encampment, has drawn accusations of Islamophobia and criticism that it distorts real-world campus violence. Majors’ comeback follows his 2023 conviction for assaulting and harassing his girlfriend, which led Marvel and other projects to drop him and reportedly cost him about $20 million in projected Marvel earnings. Production was also troubled by a stunt accident that injured co-star JC Kilcoyne, alleged labor and safety failures, a mold-infested location and crew strikes; producers reportedly dismissed the striking workers as “communists.”

The fourth Mummy film is set to bring back Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah, with Oded Fehr and Kevin J. O'Connor also confirmed to return alongside newcomer Numan Acar. The article reviews the principal cast members’ careers since the original 1999 film, highlighting Fraser’s difficult period and Oscar-winning comeback, Weisz’s acclaimed film work, Hannah’s television success, and the later careers of Fehr, O’Connor and Arnold Vosloo. Vosloo is not expected to return, partly because his character Imhotep has died in the franchise.

Former FBI Hostage Rescue Team sniper Christopher Whitcomb argues that Bryan Kohberger may have had an accomplice in the 2022 Idaho student murders. Whitcomb questions how one attacker could have killed Ethan Chapin and Xana Kernodle, who were together in bed, and suggests that the crime scene may have been cleaned up. His claims appear in his book Broken Plea and a podcast interview, but the article notes that Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders and burglary in July 2025 and received four consecutive life sentences. Kohberger is now seeking to withdraw his guilty plea and overturn his conviction.

Tom Holland’s reputation for spoiling Marvel films began with minor disclosures during the promotion of Spider-Man: Homecoming and escalated during the press campaign for Avengers: Infinity War, when he revealed details about his scenes and mistakenly announced Spider-Man’s apparent death before a screening had ended. A recent exchange about Tobey Maguire and Spider-Man: Brand New Day has revived the discussion, although fans are speculating that the apparent slip may relate to Maguire’s rumored role in Avengers: Doomsday. In a Happy Sad Confused interview, Holland acknowledged that he has spoiled information but said Marvel and publicity teams have sometimes encouraged or staged the incidents to generate online attention. He attributed his genuine enthusiasm to being a longtime fan of the films.

UK Netflix subscribers may need a television licence to watch WWE SummerSlam live on 2 and 3 August 2026. Watching live television without a licence is a criminal offence and can result in a fine of up to £1,000, while on-demand Netflix programmes are excluded from the requirement. The warning applies to Netflix’s live programming, including its WWE events, and could affect the platform’s more than 17 million UK subscribers.

Forensic psychologist Keri Nixon explains that Dylan Mortensen and Bethany Funke’s eight-hour delay in contacting police after the Idaho student murders may have resulted from shock, fear, intoxication and instinctive freeze or fawn responses. Mortensen reportedly saw a masked Bryan Kohberger leaving the house, while Funke initially believed the disturbance might be a prank. Police and Kaylee Goncalves’s mother said the delay did not affect the outcome because the coroner determined that none of the victims could have been saved by an earlier emergency call.

Michael Slavin ranks 11 Spider-Man films from worst to best. The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man occupy the bottom three, while Spider-Man: No Way Home, Homecoming and Far From Home receive mixed-to-positive assessments. The top five are Brand New Day, the original Spider-Man, Across the Spider-Verse, Into the Spider-Verse and, in first place, Spider-Man 2. The ranking particularly praises Sam Raimi's direction, Alfred Molina's Doctor Octopus, the Spider-Verse films' animation and music, and Tom Holland's performance in Brand New Day.

Sadie Sink reportedly plays Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, where the character becomes both an antagonist and an eventual ally to Spider-Man. An easter egg showing Jean boarding a bus toward upstate New York has prompted fans to speculate that she is heading to Charles Xavier's school in Westchester and will appear in Marvel's forthcoming X-Men film. The story also suggests Peter Parker's use of a device that suppresses mutant powers could create future conflict between Spider-Man and the X-Men, while Sink and Tom Holland are rumored to return for Avengers: Secret Wars.

Kaylee Goncalves's Goldendoodle, Murphy, survived the Idaho student murders unharmed after being found in another room of the house. Police said there was no evidence the dog entered the crime scene. Murphy's co-owner and Kaylee's former boyfriend, Jack DuCoeur, took over his care and now runs an Instagram account sharing trips and tributes to Kaylee. The Netflix documentary does not detail Murphy's subsequent life, while the article also discusses speculation about Kohberger's alleged prior interest in the dog and the online theories that wrongly targeted DuCoeur.

The article reports that Kaylee Goncalves’s family believes Bryan Kohberger used a second weapon during the 2022 Idaho student murders, in addition to the knife linked to him through a sheath containing his DNA. Her autopsy documented more than 20 stab wounds and blunt-force injuries to her face, while the alleged second weapon was never recovered. Family members raised the issue during Kohberger’s sentencing, but Netflix’s documentary The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare reportedly does not address it. Kohberger pleaded guilty to four murders and burglary in July 2025, received four consecutive life sentences, and later announced that he was seeking to withdraw his plea.

The Netflix documentary The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare does not cover 13 complaints allegedly made about Bryan Kohberger during his teaching-assistant work at Washington State University. Coworkers reportedly described him as creepy and misogynistic, alleged that he stared at and followed female staff, and said some women required escorts to their cars. Families of the four Idaho murder victims have sued Washington State University, claiming it ignored escalating warning signs, while the university denies the allegations. Kohberger was fired in December 2022 and is serving four consecutive life sentences after pleading guilty.

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician and actor known for The Frames, The Commitments and the Oscar-winning song “Falling Slowly” from Once, has reportedly died aged 56 after a motorcycle crash in Dublin. His manager confirmed the death and said the family requested privacy while An Garda Síochána investigates. Hansard is survived by his wife, poet Maire Saaritsa, and their son. Tributes, including one from Sir Bob Geldof, praised his songwriting, musicianship and influence on Irish culture.

Netflix's documentary The Idaho Murders: A College Nightmare examines Bryan Kohberger's conviction for killing Madison May Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin. It includes allegations that Kohberger experienced visual snow syndrome, a neurological condition involving persistent visual static and related sensory symptoms, and discusses blog posts in which he described emotional detachment and struggling to feel connected to reality. The documentary also explores his criminology studies, online activity and the victims' families, while noting that it omits his 2022 application for an internship with the Pullman Police Department. Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences and has reportedly sought to retract his guilty plea.

A Netflix documentary revisits Bryan Kohberger’s killing of four University of Idaho students. The article says Kohberger may have believed he had committed the “perfect crime” because he wore a mask, left little online evidence and evaded capture for nearly two months. Investigators linked him to the crime through a knife sheath containing DNA, a commercial genealogy database and DNA recovered from his family’s discarded trash, combined with phone data and search-history evidence. Kohberger pleaded guilty and received four consecutive life sentences, but is reportedly seeking to withdraw the plea, which could revive the possibility of a death sentence.

Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to murdering four University of Idaho students and received four consecutive life sentences, reportedly plans to withdraw his guilty plea. A new Netflix documentary examines his earlier fascination with murder and his participation in criminology courses taught by Dr. Katherine Ramsland, including a class focused on serial killers and antisocial behavior. Former classmate Lilly Karaban recalled that Kohberger asked unusually frequent questions and appeared intensely engaged, while Ramsland said she saw no warning signs at the time and remains shocked, angry and horrified by his crimes.

Chantelle Houghton says she had only 80p when she entered Celebrity Big Brother in 2006, where she posed as the singer of the fictional band Kandy Floss. After winning, she maximized her new celebrity status and claims she earned £1 million within six months, including £250,000 for her first post-show interview. She also described the disorienting effects of sudden fame, including uncertainty about her identity, vulnerability in the entertainment industry and the loss of friendships.

Elizabeth Berkley's career was severely affected by the critical and commercial failure of Paul Verhoeven's 1995 film Showgirls. The NC-17 movie earned $37.8 million against a $45 million budget, received widespread criticism and won seven Razzie Awards, leaving Berkley unable to audition for roles in person for about two years. She eventually secured The First Wives Club through an audition tape, while Showgirls later became profitable through home-video sales and was reassessed as a cult classic. Berkley has since embraced the film's renewed popularity, including leading a nationwide reunion tour, and has continued acting in projects such as Cobra Kai, All's Fair and the Saved by the Bell reboot.

Netflix’s documentary The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare includes bodycam footage of survivor Dylan Mortensen recounting the night four University of Idaho students were killed. Mortensen described hearing Kaylee Goncalves scream, a man reassuring someone that he would help, and then seeing a masked man dressed in black walk past her. Survivor Bethany Funke and Mortensen later delivered impact statements describing the enduring psychological effects of the attack. Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the four murders and felony burglary and received four consecutive life sentences, avoiding the death penalty.

The Curse of Love Island revisits Sophie Gradon’s death by suicide and Caroline Flack’s televised tribute to her on Love Island Aftersun. The documentary raises concerns about the mental-health aftercare provided to contestants, with former Islanders describing limited or delayed support. ITV disputes some claims and says it maintains proactive contact with Islanders for 14 months after their series, with additional help available where needed.

Tom Holland vomited while filming Hot Ones with Jon Bernthal and Sean Evans after eating the show's extremely spicy final wing, becoming the first celebrity guest to do so. Holland and Bernthal, who have known each other since working together on Pilgrimage in 2015, appeared on the program while promoting their upcoming films The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

KJ Apa describes struggling with a severe eating disorder and addiction during his time on Riverdale, sharing a graphic story illustrating compulsive behavior while quarantined in Vancouver. He explains a long history of abusing anything that made him feel good and details disordered eating patterns, including bingeing and purging. Appearing on Dylan Sprouse’s podcast, he reflects on pressures to stay physically fit for the show and recounts past incidents tied to self‑punishment. Viewers praised his openness and vulnerability, expressing support for his recovery.

Netflix adds the 2024 American remake of Speak No Evil, starring James McAvoy, which has quickly risen to number one in the UK. The film closely follows the original 2022 Danish version but features a significantly more hopeful ending, contrasting with the original’s bleak and widely discussed finale. Reactions to the changes vary, with some preferring the darker original and others appreciating the fresh direction. Both films are available to stream, with the remake on Netflix and the original on Shudder.

A practical-effects body horror scene in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey shocked cast members after they learned the transformation of Odysseus’ men into pigs used no CGI, instead relying on animatronics and sculptable materials. Cast reactions and fan responses have fueled calls for Nolan to make a full horror film, a possibility he acknowledged while emphasizing the need for a strong conceptual foundation. The film is currently showing in cinemas.

Samantha Morton’s performance as Circe in Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey is receiving exceptional praise, with Nolan comparing her impact on set to Heath Ledger’s celebrated turn as the Joker. The article highlights Morton's past health crisis after a severe head injury caused a stroke, forcing her to relearn basic abilities before making a full recovery. Morton describes her role in The Odyssey as life‑changing and credits Nolan with giving her an opportunity to further develop her craft. The film is currently in cinemas.

Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey has drawn criticism—most prominently from Elon Musk—over claims of unrealistic casting and historically inaccurate elements. Scholars argue that such critiques misunderstand the nature of Homer’s mythic story, which has no fixed historical accuracy and evolved through centuries of reinterpretation. Expert Joel Christensen explains that expectations about race, language, and authenticity reflect modern cultural assumptions rather than ancient realities. Debate also extends to the film’s American-accented performances, though Nolan prioritised emotional clarity over faux historical formality. Supporters counter Musk’s objections, emphasising that dismissing the movie over perceived ‘wokeness’ misunderstands both the source material and the film’s artistic intentions.

Emily Wilson supports Christopher Nolan’s choice to use modern language and American accents in his adaptation of The Odyssey, arguing that all adaptations necessarily change the poem and that authenticity in English is impossible without using Homeric Greek. Nolan and Tom Holland maintain that contemporary speech better reflects the earthy tone of the original work and helps modern audiences connect with the story. Nolan views traditional expectations of formal language in ancient epics as cultural prejudice and says the film prioritizes emotional resonance over intellectual fidelity. The Odyssey releases in cinemas on 17 July.

Viral footage suggested Conor McGregor may have entered his comeback fight with a pre‑existing knee injury before suffering a breakdown in the opening minute against Max Holloway. The bout was stopped for his safety after awkward landings on two early kicks. Commentary clarified that no official speculation supported claims he was already injured. The report also recaps McGregor’s long recovery from his 2021 leg break and highlights renewed scrutiny over his return due to past civil court findings of sexual assault, which he denies.

The 1995 film Frisk remains banned in the UK after being deemed unsuitable for classification due to its disturbing content involving a gay serial killer. Despite its reputation for graphic violence, much of the most extreme material is implied rather than shown, leading to a modern reassessment that views the film as provocative and historically significant within LGBTQ+ cinema. Critics and publications offer mixed responses, with some praising its daring nature and others describing it as deliberately revolting and difficult to watch.

Emmy Rossum refutes claims that she left Shameless to start a family, explaining that she departed after season nine to pursue her own production work, including her series Angelyne. She says she loved the job but felt it had creatively run its course and that she was already committed to new projects. Rossum also discusses her public pay dispute with Showtime, stating that the studio leaked the issue and that her push for a higher salary was about fair compensation for equal work alongside co‑lead William H Macy.

Edward Furlong’s early success in Terminator 2 was followed by legal disputes over guardianship, severe drug addiction, and multiple arrests that derailed his career, including losing a major role in Terminator 3. After years of substance abuse, incarceration, and health consequences, he has stated he is now sober and rebuilding his life, reflecting on the difficulties of early fame and poor support as a child actor.

Sylvester Stallone revealed that he broke his neck while filming a violent fight scene with Steve Austin in The Expendables, resulting in seven surgeries and lasting physical damage. He said he never fully recovered and now warns others not to perform their own stunts. Stallone described the stunt work as extremely intense and later questioned whether the risks were worth the pursuit of approval.

Eric Stonestreet attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s private Madison Square Garden wedding due to his longstanding friendship with Kelce, a relationship rooted in his support for the Kansas City Chiefs. He celebrated the couple publicly on Instagram, surprising fans alongside other notable celebrity attendees. Reports highlighted the absence of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, with claims of a deteriorated friendship tied to a legal dispute involving Justin Baldoni, reinforcing speculation surrounding the high-profile wedding guest list.

A previously unaired Jackass stunt from the show’s early days, deemed too extreme for MTV, has been released for the first time in the film Jackass: Best and Last. The prank involved Johnny Knoxville posing as an escaped convict in a store, prompting armed police to respond and resulting in a crew member’s arrest and a decade-long filming ban in West Hollywood. Knoxville has since expressed regret over the stunt, noting the unexpected consequences. The new film combines fresh stunts with unreleased footage as the franchise approaches its conclusion.

Sky’s acquisition of ITV’s Media and Entertainment division will not affect free access to England matches at the 2030 World Cup due to an existing broadcast agreement with the BBC and ITV. UK Ofcom rules classify major sporting events, including the World Cup and Euros, as Category A, requiring free‑to‑air coverage. Sky has pledged to maintain ITV’s free‑to‑air services and increase freely available sport. While events such as the Six Nations are protected only until 2029 and some England friendlies could shift to paid TV, major tournaments will remain available without subscription.

Several actors who later achieved significant fame appeared in minor roles on Breaking Bad, including Caleb Landry Jones, Bill Burr, Taylor Dearden, Krysten Ritter, and Dale Dickey. Their brief appearances preceded successful careers in film and television, with many taking on major roles in acclaimed projects. The article highlights their early contributions to the series and notes how their careers evolved afterward.

Pat Welsh, the largely unknown voice behind E.T.’s iconic lines, contributed the primary dialogue for the film after being discovered for her distinctive raspy voice, earning just $380 for the session. Her work was blended with numerous other human and animal sounds, though she remained the most significant contributor. Welsh had only two other minor film roles, including a small part in Return of the Jedi, and died in 1995 at age 97. The article also notes the limited earnings of other cast members despite the film’s massive box office success.

The piece revisits the cast of Independence Day three decades after the film’s release, outlining each actor’s career trajectory and notable personal developments. Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Randy Quaid, and Mae Whitman are profiled, with updates ranging from major career successes to significant controversies. The article also highlights ongoing projects involving the actors and situates the film’s anniversary within the broader context of American Independence Day celebrations.

Authorities uncovered extensive forged documents, weapons, drugs, and fake law enforcement badges in Caroline Herrling’s homes, far beyond what was shown in a Netflix true‑crime documentary. Investigators linked her to large-scale fraud involving multiple estates, the dissolution of Charles Wilding’s body, and the theft of over $3 million. Court records detail her and accomplice Matthew Jason Kroth’s roles in impersonation, financial fraud, and attempts to destroy evidence. Herrling is serving a 20‑year federal sentence, while Kroth received 200 months in prison.

A deadly house explosion in Richmond Hill, Indiana, initially believed to be an accident, was revealed to be a deliberate insurance fraud scheme orchestrated by Monserrate Shirley, her boyfriend Mark Leonard, and his brother Bob. The blast destroyed 30 homes, damaged dozens more, and killed neighbours Dion and Jennifer Longworth. Investigators uncovered increased home insurance, strategic removal of Shirley’s daughter and cat, and Leonard’s history of insurance fraud. Shirley received 50 years in prison after testifying against the Leonard brothers, while Mark and Bob received life sentences. Netflix’s documentary series Worst Neighbor Ever features the case.

Johnny Knoxville’s early stunt of shooting himself in the chest while wearing a cheap bulletproof vest is revealed as the moment that sparked the creation of Jackass. Jeff Tremaine recounts how the footage, originally part of Big Brother’s VHS series, convinced him the concept could become a TV show, leading him to pitch it with Spike Jonze and combine Big Brother clips with Bam Margera’s CKY footage. MTV ultimately picked up the project, establishing the Jackass franchise. The long-unreleased gun stunt appears for the first time in the new film Jackass: Best and Last.

Financial disclosures show Donald Trump continues to earn money from past film and television appearances, with most residual payments being small except for larger sums from Entertainment Partners and Amazon. He received over $10 million from Amazon for the Melania documentary and additional income from a memoir and an Amazon‑MGM payment tied either to the documentary or The Apprentice. Trump also collects SAG-AFTRA pensions despite leaving the unions after January 6, totalling over $86,000 in the most recent year.

Danger Ehren McGhehey described feeling outcast and bullied during Jackass productions, noting that recurring jokes and treatment often crossed the line despite the crew’s close bonds. Steve-O publicly agreed and defended Ehren on his podcast, acknowledging he was often made the group’s target. Ehren said the dynamic stemmed from the job and the group's immaturity, though he emphasized they still care for each other. The release of Jackass: Best and Last renewed discussion about his treatment among fans.

Jackass: Best and Last features new stunts alongside long-hidden archival footage, including Johnny Knoxville’s original self‑defence test in which he shot himself while wearing a cheap bulletproof vest. The segment, filmed before the creation of Jackass, is described by viewers and creators as shockingly dangerous and pivotal in inspiring the series. Reactions highlight its intensity despite Knoxville’s known survival. The article also revisits several infamous stunts from earlier Jackass films, underscoring the franchise’s history of extreme and often disturbing challenges now returning to cinemas.

A police investigation into the disappearance of reclusive Los Angeles resident Charles Wilding unraveled a two‑year identity theft and fraud scheme carried out by Caroline Herrling. Detectives discovered that Herrling forged documents, impersonated Wilding, and used a prepaid phone to sustain the illusion that he was alive while she controlled his $1 million estate. Evidence later revealed she and accomplices attempted to dissolve Wilding’s body in acid and dispose of the remains. Following a lengthy investigation, Herrling received a 20‑year prison sentence, while co‑conspirator Matthew Jason Kroth was also convicted. The case is documented in Netflix’s Worst Neighbour Ever.