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After winning his second best actor Oscar, Adrien Brody took on a new role at the amfAR Cannes Gala on Thursday night — that of an artist.

Brody, who has previously called painting his “first love,” took the stage at the star-studded auction to present a mixed media piece he created of Marilyn Monroe — and demanded the chatty crowd’s attention. Sporting a sparkly black suit, the actor shushed the crowd as he got on stage in a moment reminiscent of his now-infamous five-minute Oscars speech. “Please, for a moment, I know it’s a big room,” he said.

He then explained his inspiration behind the piece, saying that it represents “what Marilyn’s life did not afford her”: “To live a life fully and to cherish all the moments and the imperfections in life.”

Brody continued, “Women are so often objectified in the media and on social media. They...

A primary reason behind Yellowstone‘s immense success was its memorable characters. Besides the leading names, some minor characters have also left an indelible mark on the fans’ minds. Steven Williams’ Cowboy was such a character who had a very brief role in Season 2 but delivered some of the most savage Yellowstone moments.

Taylor Sheridan’s Western TV hit featured a complex web of characters and their family trees. It is tough to keep a check on the number of people driving the story. However, Cowboy was such a character who, even after his brief role, could steal the spotlight.

Cowboy got one of the most badass scenes in Yellowstone Steven Williams as Cowboy in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount

Steven Williams is quite a popular name in the TV Show industry. He has contributed in some capacity to several movies and TV shows like It, Birds of Prey, 21 Jump Street,...

Easily one of the most popular television shows of the late-2010s and early-2020s, "Yellowstone" left a distinct but messy mark when it ended. The western series created by Taylor Sheridan tracked the lives and machinations of the Duttons, a Ewing-esque family of powerful businesspeople and politicians who preside over the titular palatial ranch and spacious plot of land it resides on in Montana.

The series galloped along smoothly for four and a half seasons (spawning several spin-offs in the process), until star Kevin Costner suddenly left the show before production could begin on the second half of season 5. His character had to be written off as a result, and the series as a whole began speeding toward an explosive, confusing end for its ensemble of characters. Now that the dust is settled, we've taken a gander at the fate of each main "Yellowstone" character, ranking them by how...

Even the biggest actors can have some of the more humble or awkward beginnings. It's part and parcel of being a movie star; it's not as if A-Listers just arrive fully formed based on the roles with which we associate them most. Sometimes, actors have to put themselves deeply into stage roles, one-off appearances on TV shows, or a solid amount of supporting film roles before they can step up to the big time.

And then, of course, there are the myriad pitfalls of being a child actor. Some actors who start out when they're young in notable shows or films have an awfully hard time making the transition from youth to adult, as much because the industry may have pigeonholed them or audiences themselves can't accept a kid in a new position. (That's especially true when it comes to former Disney/teen idols.)

All that said, consider Ryan Gosling.

Taylor Sheridan took Hollywood by surprise when “Yellowstone” quietly became one of the biggest TV hits of the last decade. The monster success of that show even convinced Paramount to reverse course on a plan to turn Paramount Network, where the neo-Western airs, into a movies-only channel.

But no one is surprised now, as Sheridan has since created a sprawling TV empire for the studio centered on Paramount+. Alongside “Yellowstone” spinoffs “1883” and “1923,” the hit Sylvester Stallone drama “Tulsa King,” Jeremy Renner’s small town noir series “Mayor of Kingstown,” the biographical drama “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” starring David Oyelowo and Dennis Quaid, “Special Ops: Lioness” with Zoe Saldaña and “Landman” starring Billy Bob Thornton prove Sheridan is no flash in the pan.

Read on for a look at Taylor Sheridan’s television body of work — so far.

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Sometimes in life, the road we think we’re destined for isn’t always the one that takes us to where we need to be. We all want to be the hero in our own stories, but more often than not, the best chapters come from unexpected detours. Ian Bohen, who’s made a name for himself as the lovable yet gritty cowboy Ryan in Yellowstone knows this firsthand.

If you ask him about the rocky path to the role that solidified his place in Taylor Sheridan’s universe, you’ll hear a story filled with both triumph and the humbling sting of “almost”.

Ian Bohen in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount

But let’s not sugarcoat it: This isn’t just a story about an actor missing out on a role. No, this is about a passionate journey, a lesson in trusting your instincts, and a good ol’ fashioned reminder that timing is everything.

There are several other movies and shows similar to Netflix's epic period Western series American Primeval. American Primeval was written by Mark L. Smith, who co-wrote the screenplay for The Revenant with Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Peter Berg directs all six episodes of American Primeval. Taylor Kitsch leads an ensemble cast as Isaac Reed, which features Betty Gilpin, Dane DeHaan, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Shea Whigham, Lucas Neff, and Kim Coates as Brigham Young. In addition to Young, American Primeval alters several real-life historical details and figures.

American Primeval uniquely blends brutal and violent elements of the horror genre with the classic Western. Despite its 59% Rotten Tomatoes score, it earned an 86% audience score and has been in Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in the United States since it was released on January 9, 2025. Kitsch previously starred in the Peter Berg film Lone Survivor alongside Mark Wahlberg and Berg's classic television series Friday Night Lights.

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, "Life Is a Promise."

The Yellowstone finale closes out various storylines and brings character arcs full circle, but it also addresses one of the show's most puzzling and debated aspects. Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western drama (supposedly) ended in December 2024, more than six years since its premiere, following the last episode of season 5 — "Life Is a Promise." The finale features all the Yellowstone season 5, part 2 characters going their separate ways. They start new chapters in their lives, including one ranch hand who asks for a job from a familiar face.

As of the writing of this article, it remains unclear if Yellowstone will return for a sixth season. However, Deadline confirmed that the Rip and Beth spinoff is a go, with Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser set to reprise their roles.

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With the bloody writing on the wall all season long, Yellowstone's tragic finale felt inevitable. The fifth and final season of Taylor Sheridan's hit TV western soap opera began with John Dutton's ominous death at the start of Season 5B, serving as a blood-soaked harbinger for the remaining episodes. With a new character seemingly killed off every step of the way, it was always a matter of who and when would meet their maker next.

Before identifying Yellowstone's latest gore-sodden corpse, detailing how the epic, 86-minute final episode brings the series full circle and sets up a parade of spin-offs created by Sheridan will help viewers keep track of the plot, timeline, and character fates. With several shocking spoilers ahead,...

Time waits for no one. But for fans of Yellowstone, the opposite seems to be true. Time keeps pulling us back to Kevin Costner, even though he has long left the ranch behind. The show’s popularity may have soared, but there’s one thing that still lingers in the air, like the scent of sagebrush: the unmistakable presence of Costner.

Kelly Reilly and Kevin Costner in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Network

His departure has left a cloud hanging over the show. As the final season unfolds, rumors of what went wrong behind the scenes are floating, and it’s not just about who left but why. Denim Richards, who once played the lovable Colby, recently hinted about the tension that started long before Costner’s exit—and it paints a picture that’s less about creative differences and more about clashing egos.

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Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 14, "Life Is a Promise."

Although the future of Yellowstone remains unclear following the airing of "Life Is a Promise," it's clear the season 5 finale is designed to act as a series finale, but it fails to achieve all the great qualities of one. Taylor Sheridan's TV show seemingly ends with conclusions to most of the characters' stories, which is a good thing at first glance. Under the surface, though, each development in Yellowstone season 5, episode 14 lacks surprise and impact, making the hour quite forgettable despite its perceived significance to not only the neo-Western drama series but also to TV history.

Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the family’s struggle to defend...

With Yellowstone coming to an end, actress Kelly Reilly recently shared a post with fans on social media. The actress, who plays Beth in the series, gave her thanks for fans, as well as cast and crew. However, in response to fan comments on the post, the actress hinted that there might be more to come.

Kelly Reilly Thanked Fans In A Recent Instagram Post

Reilly is an English actress. Some of her notable series include Black Box, True Detective, and Above Suspicion. Since 2018, she has portrayed Beth Dutton on Yellowstone.

Taking to Instagram, the actress shared a post talking about Yellowstone coming to an end. The post was shared with a trailer for the finale.

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As Reilly noted, “Hi, I’m so deep into another role at the moment about another land worth fighting for in the UK.” At this time, Reilly is currently filming for the British crime thriller,...

[This story contains major spoilers from the season 5B finale of Yellowstone, “Life Is a Promise.”]

Yellowstone circled back to the beginning in order to deliver its ending.

Heading into Sunday’s season 5B finale, the mega-hit Taylor Sheridan series had not confirmed if the supersized episode would, in fact, be the series finale. But to those who tuned into what Paramount Network described as a special season finale event, the ending certainly felt like an ending. Yet, it also set up where the Yellowstone-verse could go next.

[Major spoilers ahead…]

Directed and written by Sheridan, the one-hour-and-26-minute long episode, titled “Life Is A Promise,” revealed the fate of the Yellowstone, as the Dutton family’s ranch was sold back to the Broken Rock Reservation, finally freeing Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) of his father’s legacy while also giving his own family a future. Beth Dutton’s (Kelly Reilly) master plan was also revealed in the episode’s most shocking scene when she...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers from the Season 5, Episode 14 episode of “Yellowstone,” “Life Is a Promise” which premiered Sunday, Dec. 15 on Paramount Network.

Even if Paramount Network isn’t calling it the series finale, Sunday’s “Yellowstone” episode certainly felt like the end of the show fans have known for five seasons.

Coming in the wake of last week’s fire sale of nearly everything on the ranch, the series’ wandering souls were left adrift.

There were some goodbyes early on, as Jimmy (Jefferson White), Mia (Eden Brolin) and Travis (Taylor Sheridan) headed back home to the 6666 in Texas, with Teeter (Jen Landon) promising to come down in a week looking for work. Walker (Ryan Bingham) says he’s going to follow his rodeo champ girlfriend around the circuit. Beth (Kelly Reilly) announces she bought a ranch outside of Dillion — far away from tourists and airports — for her to...

Yellowstone star Cole Hauser teases the future of the franchise as the main series officially comes to an end.

Speaking to People, Hauser discussed both the overall reaction to the franchise and what the future may look like following the recent Yellowstone series finale. "I think America has spoken. They still love the show," Hauser said. "There's obviously just tons of people that every Sunday get together with their families, and we give them the experience of taking 'em out of their own living rooms and putting 'em in Montana and entertaining them."

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Yellowstone star Kelly Reilly bids farewell to the hit series with a heartwarming message.

In a December 15 Instagram post, Reilly wrote, "Hi, I’m so deep into another role at the moment about another land worth fighting for in the UK... but across the pond the finale is happening tonight of the show. Whatever the future holds this is the ending of the show we have been making for the past 7 years. Words cannot convey how I feel about the people I got to work and create with over the seasons."

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Yellowstone premiered in 2018 with Kevin Costner as the lead, but the final season went on without the actor. Costner's presence was felt throughout the final season, although he didn't star in it, and one of his co-stars, Luke Gimes, addressed how it felt to go on without the actor.

Kevin Costner's John Dutton's fate was unveiled in Episode 9, where it revealed how his character died. The actor's commitments to the show ended up overlapping with his two-part western film, Horizon: An American Saga, and Costner was unable to return for the final season. In an interview with Esquire to address the series finale, Luke Grimes, who played the cowboy Kayce Dutton, opened up about the series and further described what Costner's absence meant for the cast.

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Quentin Tarantino loves watching TV show but says they don't have the same meaning as movies.

Vocal artist (not the singing kind) Quentin Tarantino has much to say about the state of TV today. The Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood director had some less-than-favorable opinions on the cinematic sleight of how many of the prestige TV shows, such as the Paramount hit Yellowstone, use in their visual esthetics. He shared his criticisms during a recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience alongside his Pulp Fiction co-writer Roger Avary. During his diatribe, Tarantino spoke about his experience with modern television versus his favorite films:

"Everyone talks about how great television is now. And it’s pretty good, I gotta say. But it’s still television to me. What’s the difference between television and a good movie? Because a lot of TV now has the patina of a movie. They’re using cinematic language to get you caught up in it...I’ll see a good...

Yellowstone fans haven't seen the last of Kelly Reilly's Beth Dutton and Cole Hauser's Rip Wheeler. Ahead of the Season 5B (and series) finale, it has been announced that a sequel/spinoff series is in development that will continue the characters' story in the present-day Yellowstone timeline.

According to Deadline, Reilly and Hauser have closed deals to lead a spinoff series, which will likely feature other cast members from the mothership series. Taylor Sheridan, the mastermind behind the Yellowstone Universe, is working on the creative for the new show. Unlike the titles of the other spinoffs in the franchise, which simply go by the year they are set in, sources have shared that the new offshoot will be the first to carry Yellowstone in the title.

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Yellowstone spoilers involving Jamie Dutton's upbringing and actions.

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Jamie Dutton, portrayed by Wes Bentley, has undeniably cemented himself as one of Yellowstone's most memorable characters. This recognition is largely due to the shocking and often harsh ways that Jamie goes about solving the many problems that plague him throughout the Western family drama series. From having his sister Beth (Kelly Reilly) unknowingly sterilized to the brutal murders of both Garrett Randall (Will Patton) and Sarah Nguyen (Michaela Conlin), Dutton has undeniably done some awful and inexcusable things.

However, the audience is left to reckon with and struggle to understand Jamie's motivation behind the crimes he continuously commits. Obviously, these crimes weigh heavily on the character's endlessly tormented psyche. The immense guilt is shown to be draining,...

Cole Hauser as Rip Wheeler and Kelly Reilly as Beth Dutton in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 episode 13 (Photo credit: Paramount Network)

Paramount Network’s Yellowstone season five episode 13, previously announced as the series’ penultimate episode, opens with the ranch preparing for a huge auction. Beth (Kelly Reilly) is selling everything, and Rip (Cole Hauser) worries that selling all their livestock will leave him with nothing to do. Beth believes businesses shouldn’t own anything outright. Businesses should run on loans.

“And you never pay any income tax because you never show a f**king profit – no matter how much money the ranch makes,” explains Beth.

Rip confirms Travis Wheatley is selling the big-money horses in Texas, and the first sale is happening tonight. Beth doesn’t trust Travis and jumps on the phone and books a flight. Rip doesn’t want her to see Travis without him. Travis is trustworthy around horses...

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 13, "Give the World Away."

I thought the penultimate episode of Yellowstone would be full of exciting, game-changing moments that set up a thrilling series finale, but I was wrong. The end is closer than ever for Taylor Sheridan's TV show, and the writer continues wasting time the show just doesn't have. Instead of progressing Yellowstone season 5, part 2's most intriguing conflicts and stories, "Give the World Away" is full of unnecessary fluff that, at the end of the day, is forgettable. No one is going to look back on Yellowstone's penultimate hour and remember exactly what happened during the episode.

Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the family’s struggle to defend...

Spoiler Alert: This post contains spoilers from Season 5, Episode 13 of “Yellowstone,” “Give the World Away” which premiered Sunday, Dec. 8 on Paramount Network.

It sure looks like “Yellowstone” is gearing up for one last rodeo, but the show keeps on giving to its audience: Jamie (Wes Bentley) is sniveling to another woman! Show creator Taylor Sheridan is ripped, shirtless and yammering about corndogs! Beth (Kelly Reilly) is angrily playing strip poker! Read on for our pithy rundown of the night’s events:

I’ve never understood if the Duttons are rich as hell or debtors with wild loans. The economics of ranch life don’t make any sense to me! Jamie sitting around depressed in his underwear and yelling at the TV … shouldn’t you be running around shredding more documents? Of course Beth has her brother saved in her phone as something profane. Going back to the finance issue, Beth is flying private.

Movies like Sicario offer explosive action, thought-provoking political intrigue, and awards-pedigree acting talent. Released in 2015, Sicario is a slow-burning thriller about the nuances of drug cartel operations and the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the movie focuses on three perspectives: an FBI agent, played by Emily Blunt; a secretive government agent, played by Josh Brolin; and an even shadowier assassin, played by Benicio del Toro. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it got a sequel three years later, Sicario: Day of the Soldado.

Only the best action-thriller movies remain comparable to Sicario, with its stunning cinematography and deeply ugly subject matter. However, many fan-favorite films by director Denis Villeneuve and other acclaimed filmmakers hit the same spots. Several are also available for subscribers on major streaming platforms or even for free, making it easy to find movies like Sicario for fans...

Yellowstone is coming to an end with season 5, which has been split into two parts, and the premiere of part 2 contains a puzzling continuity error that completely changes one character. The Paramount Network neo-Western drama TV show created by Taylor Sheridan centers around the Dutton family, the owners of the largest ranch in Montana. In Yellowstone season 5, part 2, the family is reeling from John Dutton III's sudden death and dealing with the possibility of losing the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch.

The Paramount Network releases new episodes of Yellowstone season 5, part 2 on Sundays at 8 pm Et. Yellowstone's series finale is set to premiere on Sunday, December 15.

Sarah Atwood, a Market Equities representative, arranges John's death in Yellowstone season 5, part 2. Market Equities is a company seeking to take over the Yellowstone to build various tourist attractions. However, John's status as the Governor of Montana impedes the company's pursuits. So, Sarah hires hitmen to kill John,...

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Yellowstone is finally back for the second half of its fifth and final season, which brings the Dutton Family drama to its zenith as they launch into the final fight for their ancestral cattle ranch in rural Montana. The Taylor Sheridan-created series has been the subject of plenty of attention, as Kevin Costner, who played the lead character of John Dutton III, left just before the finale. Yellowstone's final episodes were subsequently delayed by a year, forcing the series to write John out entirely. With season 5B now almost finished, fans are finally about to see what becomes of the rest of the Dutton family and their associates.

Although Yellowstone's final season has mostly focused on its core cast of characters, recent episodes have also introduced new characters.

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 12, "Counting Coup."

Not only is Taylor Sheridan the co-creator and showrunner of Yellowstone, but he also plays Travis Wheatley, who returns in season 5, part 2. The Paramount Network's neo-Western drama TV series revolves around the Dutton family and their struggle to maintain their land (the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch) and power in the state of Montana. However, their power is slipping through their fingers in season 5 in the wake of John Dutton III's death and the potential loss of their ranch, which has been in the family for several generations.

The series finale of Yellowstone was written by Taylor Sheridan and is scheduled to be released on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 8 pm Et.

In Yellowstone season 5, episode 12, "Counting Coup," Rip Wheeler decides that he would rather the ranch lose its livestock than its land. So, he and the other ranch hands get to work.

Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is back at crushing the fans’ hearts yet again, with Colby’s death. If the audience thought that they would get much of a breather after John Dutton’s death at the beginning of the Season, they just got quite a rude awakening. It is nothing but unfortunate, that this awakening had to come through the tragic, albeit heroic, demise of Colby Mayfield.

Colby’s traumatic death takes a toll on the Dutton ranch crew in Yellowstone | Credit: Paramount Network

Not only a fan-favorite character, Colby has also been a constant member of the ranch crew from the show’s beginning. As a result, his death seems to have marked the end of an era in the show. However, what is surprising is that this was not his first confrontation with death in the ranch, only this time, he could not make it out of it alive.

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Yellowstone has turned out to be the flagship series for Paramount Network. The Western drama, which follows the struggles of the Dutton family, has been loved by the audience since its premiere in 2018.

The show recently returned with the second part of its fifth season, comprising only six episodes. Audiences are worried about the series’ future as the season finale is inching closer. So, will Yellowstone return with season 6? Let’s find out.

The possibility of Yellowstone Season 6

Yellowstone Season 6 has yet to be confirmed. Paramount had earlier announced that the series would be ending with its fifth season after lead actor Kevin Costner decided to leave the show and his character, John Dutton. However, there have been new developments in the project ever since.

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In what has become a tireless storytelling motif, Yellowstone continues to kill off several main characters ahead of the series finale on December 15, 2024. The trend began with John Dutton's shocking bathroom death in the Season 5, Part 2 premiere, giving way to Kevin Costner's departure. In the three subsequent episodes, more deaths have plagued the Dutton family and their extended orbit, leaving fans wondering who, if anyone, will come out alive in the final two episodes.

While it appears the recent Yellowstone deaths will dovetail into Taylor Sheridan's latest series spin-off, The Madison, the recurring cycle of death, murder, and mayhem underscores the dangers of frontier living on a reservation. Regardless of how the final Yellowstone episodes set up The Madison, there's nothing easy or predictable about saying goodbye...

[This story contains major spoilers from the fourth episode of Yellowstone season 5B, “Counting Coup.”]

Yellowstone delivered its third death of the season with Sunday night’s episode. After kicking off what may be the final run of the flagship series with the death of series patriarch John Dutton (played by departed star Kevin Costner), and following last week’s shocking assassination of Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri), this week’s episode, the fourth out of six total, took one of the Yellowstone ranch’s cowboys all too soon.

Colby Mayfield (played by Denim Richards), a ranch hand for the Dutton family since season one, was accidentally killed in a Yellowstone horse stall. When Carter (Finn Little), the young ranch hand taken in by Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and husband Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), found himself in a precarious position with a bucking horse, Colby stepped in to save Carter and was fatally struck by the horse.

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Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 12, "Counting Coup."

Although episode 11 signaled that Yellowstone season 5, part 2 was turning around after a couple of poor hours, episode 12, "Counting Coup," unfortunately brings the series back down to the ground. Prior to "Counting Coup," Taylor Sheridan's neo-Western drama TV show only had three episodes left to close out its story and conclude character arcs in a way that would satisfy us. Instead, episode 12 did little to move the plot forward and contains a death that is unnecessary and quite disappointing.

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It may have happened much faster than anyone anticipated, but actress Dawn Olivieri is not surprised about her Yellowstone character's fate. But if not for the premature exit of star Kevin Costner from the series last season, fans may have gotten a few more episodes or seasons with Sarah Atwood.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actress revealed heaps about the mindset of her villainous character's journey with the Dutton family both in Yellowstone and its prequel series, 1883 and how character arcs and trajectories had to get changed up and around with Costner's exit.

"I believe I was meant to go into the next season and continue on as a character," Olivieri explained. "So I think, because of the situation, everything got changed around. The storyline had to go full throttle to figure out how to tie up every end and move things along."

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amfAR raised over $3 million at its inaugural amfAR Las Vegas gala last night. In addition, the foundation will receive a portion of nearly $11 million generated with event partner Rm Sotheby’s in a live auction of rare luxury automobiles.

Diana Ross at amfAR Las Vegas Gala

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The exclusive event took place at Wynn Las Vegas during race week.

Renowned comedian Jay Leno hosted the evening, legend Diana Ross brought the audience to their feet with her music and magic. Academy Award-nominated actor, writer, and director Sylvester Stallone and accomplished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and model Jennifer Stallone were honored with amfAR’s Award of Inspiration.

Actress and powerhouse vocalist, Amber Riley, opened the evening, which was presented in partnership with Paramount Global. Guests in attendance included Michael Fassbender, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jeffrey Wright, Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Keegan-Michael Key, Juno Temple, Tyler Hoechlin, Evan Ross, Ian Bohen, Jonathan Cheban,...

Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 11, "Three Fifty-Three."

Oh, how much can change in a week for Yellowstone season 5, part 2. Episode 11, "Three Fifty-Three," is eons better than its predecessor, "The Apocalypse of Change." Following the November 24 episode, Taylor Sheridan's TV show can finally get down to business. Hopefully, the confusing flashbacks are a thing of the past. Now, Yellowstone season 5 can focus on developing and advancing its present story surrounding the treacherous war between Beth Dutton and Jamie Dutton.

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On Friday night, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, hosted its first-ever gala in Las Vegas — with the hopes that in the city where winning big is the goal, the nonprofit would hit the jackpot in fundraising for AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education and advocacy.

Held during Formula 1 race weekend in the garden of the Wynn Las Vegas, the night was made possible by Paramount Global, Roberto Cavalli, 101 Studios, the Wynn Las Vegas, Sazerac and Rm Sotheby’s. AmfAR raised over $3 million at the event, and the foundation will receive close to $11 million from Rm Sotheby’s in a live auction of rare luxury cars. Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer were the evening’s big honorees, receiving amfAR’s Award of Inspiration.

Jay Leno kept his hosting duties after news broke that he fell down a large hill over the weekend, leaving him with an eye patch and a large bruise.

The end may well be very near for Yellowstone, but that doesnt mean the Dutton family saga is entirely closing its doors. Ian Bohen, who plays rancher Ryan on the hit Taylor Sheridan drama, has opened up about the shows final four episodes, teasing a very satisfying conclusion while leaving the door wide open for possible spin-offs or follow-ups. Speaking to Hello! at the Country Music Association Awards, Bohen reflected on the challenge of wrapping up such an iconic series, calling it the only way the show can truly end.

Once you get seriously into gaming, you will quickly notice there are two types of characters.

Playable characters, usually the central protagonist and or a group of friends the protagonists interact with that you occasionally control.

You’re bound to run into some memorable enemies along the way, with their Shakespearean monologues and super laser weapon systems.

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Most of the characters you see will be “Non-playable characters” who have no real personalities but just sort of limp along with you to advance the plot.

It turns out that these NPCs are all over television, too.

Some of these NPCs are obvious.

They’re not quite at the level of “characters overstaying their welcome,” but they do seem to elicit a ho-hum from most of the audience.

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Spoiler alert: The following article contains spoilers from Yellowstone season 5, episode 10, "The Apocalypse of Change."

With only so many episodes left before Yellowstone reaches its end, season 5, episode 10 does little to advance the show's final story, wasting precious time with flashbacks. At least, the scenes in question appear to be flashbacks. Taylor Sheridan's widely popular neo-Western drama is set to conclude following its fifth season finale (unless the reports about Yellowstone season 6 are true). So, it stands to reason that every second counts, but one wouldn't be able to tell while watching "The Apocalypse of Change."

Yellowstone stars Kevin Costner and centers on his character John Dutton. Dutton and his family live on a cattle ranch just a few hours away from Yellowstone National Park. The series chronicles the familys struggle to defend their home from an Indian reservation and land developers. As if their life wasnt complicated enough,...

Kelly Reilly in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)

It’s Beth and Kayce versus Jamie as Paramount Network’s Yellowstone season five continues with episode 10, “The Apocalypse of Change.” But before getting to any of that, episode 10 steps back to before John Dutton was found dead.

First up, a check-in with the cowboys stuck watching over the cattle in Texas. Everyone’s up and at breakfast except for Teeter (Jen Landon), and when Rip (Cole Hauser) checks in on her, she looks terrified. She whispers, “Rattlesnake.”

Rip lifts her bedroll and the snake is inside, curled up on her chest. He grabs it before it bites and then yells at Teeter for leaving her tent flap open. That’s just inviting trouble. Teeter reluctantly pokes around inside her tent, searching for more, and of course, there are. They’ve basically camped on top of a rattlesnake den.

There are snakes everywhere,...

Yellowstone fans were left devastated by the opening minutes of season five episode nine, the first new episode of the popular series since January 1, 2023. Battle lines have been clearly drawn after Jamie not only killed his adoptive father but also ruined his legacy by setting up his death as a suicide. Paramount Network released an action-packed one-minute teaser for the remaining episodes of the final season, showcasing an alliance between the Duttons and Thomas Rainwater and Kayce being all in on taking down his brother.

The season five part two premiere set a new high in premiere night viewership, with 16.4 million viewers tuning in. That’s a 3% increase over the first episode of season five which aired on November 10, 2022.

Season five stars Kevin Costner as John Dutton, Luke Grimes as Kayce, Kelly Reilly as Beth, Wes Bentley as Jamie, and Cole Hauser as Rip. Kelsey Asbille stars as Monica, Brecken Merrill is Tate,...

This story contains Major Spoilers for Yellowstone.

Yellowstone has finally returned to Paramount Network to begin airing its final episodes. With the show's return came the reveal of how Kevin Costner's departure from the series would be addressed, and the actor wasn't impressed with the direction taken.

In the latest episode, it was revealed that Costner's John Dutton was killed off. It's initially insinuated that the character died by suicide before it's later hinted that a hit was put out on him by Jamie's (Wes Bentley) girlfriend, Sarah Atwood (Dawn Olivieri). After the episode's airing, Costner joined SiriusXM's The Michael Smerconish Program, where he shared his thoughts on John Dutton's demise. The actor admitted he didn't even know the show was back on the air, going on to share how he was baffled by why he was featured so heavily in the previews, given how he wasn't in the final episodes at all.

Warning: This review contains Major spoilers for the Yellowstone Season 5 Part 2 premiere

Well, they did it. They killed off John Dutton. In Yellowstone season 5 part 2's opening moments, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilley) arrives at the Governor's Mansion in Helena, Montana to a crime scene, the driveway cordoned off and an ambulance waiting outside. When Kacey Dutton (Luke Grimes) shows up, he forces his way into the house so that he and Beth can see John's body on the bathroom floor, a gun mere inches from his hands. It looks like suicide, though Beth knows right away that her brother Jamie (Wes Bentley) is behind it.

Yellowstone

Cast Jefferson White, Forrie J. Smith, Denim Richards, Brecken Merrill, Finn Little, Danny Huston, Kevin Costner, Kelsey Asbille, Ryan Bingham, Ian Bohen, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Gil BirminghamRelease Date June 20, 2018Seasons 5Genres Drama, WesternNetwork ParamountStreaming Service(s) Paramount+, PeacockFranchise(s) YellowstoneWriters John Linson,...

Welp. That didn’t take long.

Sadly, it didn’t come as much of a shock, either.

On Sunday night, one of the most popular programs on all of television returned — and viewers tuned in specifically to see what fate would befall John Dutton, the patriarch on Yellowstone played by veteran actor Kevin Costner.

Formerly played by veteran actor Kevin Costner, that is.

Kevin Costner had quite a run at the center of Yellowstone. (Paramount) Spoilers Ahead!

It came out months ago that Costner and series creator Taylor Sheridan butted heads over the drama’s shooting schedule because Costner wanted to flip his eventual flop of a movie, Horizon: An American Saga.

As a result?

Costner said via Instagram way back in June that he was done with Yellowstone.

This was an unusual and unfortunate circumstance because Yellowstone itself isn’t done; the show still had the back half of Season 5 to film.

Wes Bentley as Jamie in ‘Yellowstone’ season 5 episode 9 (Photo Credit: Paramount Network)

Yellowstone finally returned for the second half of season five with episode nine, “Desire Is All You Need,” airing on November 10, 2024. Episode nine delivers a body blow in its first few minutes, answering the most pressing lingering question regarding a key character.

But first, a very brief refresher of the Dutton family drama. Season five’s first half ended with Beth (Kelly Reilly) learning about the “train station” and the family’s practice of burying their enemies from Jamie (Wes Bentley). That revelation threw a monkey wrench into Beth’s blackmail plans and led to a conversation with her dad about eliminating their Jamie problem once and for all. Coincidentally, Jamie has also landed on the idea of doing away with his adopted dad, asking his girlfriend if she knows someone who can do the job.

All this...

Yellowstone returns tonight on Paramount Network with what could be its final season, two of its main cast members are speaking out once again about the future of the series.

Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Kelsey Asbille, Brecken Merrill, Forrie Smith, Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Finn Little, Ryan Bingham, Gil Birmingham, Mo Brings Plenty, Wendy Moniz, Jen Landon, and Kathryn Kelly star in the Yellowstone series which follows the Dutton family as they run the largest cattle ranch in the US.

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The cast of Yellowstone returns for one more ride in season 5, part 2 (unless the rumors about Yellowstone season 6 are correct), but one prominent star is missing from the lineup. Paramount Network's neo-Western drama chronicles the lives and struggles of the Dutton family, led by Kevin Costner's John Dutton III. They own and care for the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana, consistently fighting to maintain their power in the state. Heading into Yellowstone season 5, part 2, the family will face many challenges as they struggle to keep their land and encounter many external and internal conflicts.

New episodes of Yellowstone season 5, part 2 air on Sundays at 8 pm Et on Paramount Network. Yellowstone season 5, part 2 consists of six episodes.

Following the Yellowstone season 5, part 1 finale, one of the most pressing storylines revolves around the war between Beth and Jamie Dutton that has been brewing for years. Once Jamie filed articles of impeachment against John,...

The stars of Yellowstone are stepping out for the new season’s premiere!

Luke Grimes, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Kelsey Asbille, Cole Hauser, and Gil Birmingham posed for photos together on the black carpet at the season 5 part 2 premiere of their hit Paramount Network series on Thursday night (November 7) in New York City.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Denim Richards, Ian Bohen, Wendy Moniz, and Kathryn Kelly.

Keep reading to find out more…While fans have been told that this will be the final season of Yellowstone, a recent report suggested that the show may continue!

In a new interview, Luke opened up about filming the new season of the show without Kevin Costner.

Yellowstone‘s season 5, part 2 episodes begin airing on November 10 on the Paramount Network. Watch the trailer here!

Click through the gallery inside for 40+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...

Kevin Costner's John Dutton III has been the cornerstone of Yellowstone since the beginning, but that will all change in season 5, part 2. The Paramount Network neo-Western drama, created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson, chronicles the lives of the Dutton family, led by John, in the present day. They own the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch in Montana, causing them to encounter drama and conflict from every angle. John has served as the family's patriarch throughout Yellowstone's five seasons, but someone will have to step up in season 5, part 2.

Reports claim that Yellowstone might return for a sixth season, but as of the writing of this article, Paramount hasn't validated these rumors.

As some may recall, the finale of Yellowstone season 5, part 1 ended with Jamie Dutton, John's son, filing articles of impeachment against Costner's character. John was elected the Governor of Montana during the season 5 premiere, and Jamie was sick of his father's actions.

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