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Aj McLean is in “the best head space I’ve ever been in my life.” In a new interview with People published on Thursday, the Backstreet Boy reflected on how he is focused on his sobriety journey after going through a relapse several years ago.

“Towards the end of the DNA tour, I got sober again for the last time,” McLean told the outlet. (In 2023, he also told People that he was celebrating two years of sobriety at the end of September.)

“I’m sticking this one out all the way.

Natalie actor Lyric Ross explains how her Ironheart hero is different from other MCU AI characters like Paul Bettany's Vision and James Spader's Ultron. Ironheart presents the latest AI character in the MCU, Natalie, who derives her whole personality, memories, and dreams from Riri Williams' best friend. This makes Natalie quite different from Ultron and Vision, who don't have a human counterpart as their origin.

Speaking to Collider, Ironheart actor Lyric Ross addresses Natalie's AI nature, emphasizing her inherent humanity despite the fact that she isn't the exact same person Riri Williams knew and loved. Ross explains that Natalie's relationship with Riri stems from a real relationship, which makes her just as human. Ross specifies that, unlike AI characters like Jarvis, Natalie challenges Riri and stays with her as "a friend, a supporter, and a protector." Read Lyric Ross' full quote:

“I think it's the fact that she simply feels real.

In the shadow of expulsion lies the birth of purpose—Dominique Thorne’s Riri Williams emerges from MIT’s hallowed halls not as failure, but as something far more dangerous: a genius unmoored from institutional constraint. Here is a young woman whose brilliance burns brightest when stripped of safety nets, whose creativity flourishes in the fertile soil of necessity. The series opens with this fundamental rupture—education as abandonment, knowledge as exile—and builds its six-episode meditation around the philosophical tension between what we inherit and what we create from nothing.

Chicago becomes the crucible for this transformation, its South Side streets serving not merely as backdrop but as existential theater where trauma crystallizes into purpose. Riri returns home carrying the weight of dual losses—stepfather and best friend claimed by violence that speaks to the arbitrary cruelty threading through American urban existence. This is grief as architect, shaping the...

The first heist and blackmailing scheme was a success, but it also put Riri (Dominique Thorne) in very real danger. In the process, she also has more questions about Parker (Anthony Ramos) than before. Working with criminals was maybe not the best idea for Riri, but “We in Danger, Girl” makes that clear. The exciting third episode of the season delivers pivotal moments throughout.

Spoiler Alert !!!Recap contains spoilers for Ironheart Episodes 1, 2 and 3. Full plot details of episode 3. Ironheart — “We in Danger, Girl” Recap

In the hideout, the crew discusses what to do with their money. As they do, Clown breaks into the vault and puts on Parker’s cape. Suddenly, John (Manny Montana) assaults Clown by hitting her head on a table. John takes back the hood, but Parker intervenes and tells the team to start getting ready for the next job.

Slug runs through the plan to steal from Heirlum,...

The following contains spoilers from the first three episodes of Marvel Television’s Ironheart series, now streaming on Disney+.

Say it ain’t so, Joe.

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Disney+’s Ironheart debuted its first three (of six) episodes on Tuesday night, and MIT genius Riri Williams (played again by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever...

The social media embargo for Ironheart lifted yesterday evening, with reviews set to follow tonight when the first three episodes premiere on Disney+.

Critics were given the entire six-episode season (which has rarely been the case in the past), and the consensus thus far is mostly positive. There are some big complaints, though, and it's by no means shaping up to be a critical home run like last month's Thunderbolts*.

Ironheart has been sitting on the shelf since the end of 2022, but is it worth the wait? In this feature, we're taking a closer look at what critics have said about the show, bringing you some insights into what to expect from Riri Williams' first solo adventure.

You can learn more about what's to come in Ironheart by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.

5. It Has A Must-See Finale

Critics rarely unanimously agree on anything, but everyone is praising Ironheart's finale.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock have reteamed to star in an untitled romantic thriller film in development at Amazon MGM Studios.

Noah Oppenheim is writing the script, plot details of which are being kept under wraps.

The film reunites Reeves, Bullock, and producer Mark Gordon following their work together on the 1994 hit film, Speed. Gordon and Oppenheim brought the idea for the film to Reeves and Bullock who went on to develop the film with them.

Bullock will produce via Fortis Films, as will costar Reeves in addition to Gordon and Bibby Dunn via The Mark Gordon Company, and Noah Oppenheim and Sarah Bremner via Prologue Entertainment.

Reeves is well-known for his performances in the Matrix and John Wick franchises. He most recently starred in the titular role in John Wick: Chapter 4, in addition to executive producing, as well as the 2021 film, The Matrix Resurrections. Reeves is represented by WME,...

Billy Corgan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Smashing Pumpkins’ classic 1995 album, Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, by teaming up with Lyric Opera of Chicago for a run of November 2025 concerts set to take place in the singer-guitarist’s hometown.

“A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness” will be staged across seven nights at Lyric Opera of Chicago. The performances will re-imagine the album “for an immersive original sonic and visual experience that blurs the boundaries of opera, rock, and performance art.”

Tickets, which start at $49, go on sale to the general public on April 11th at 10 a.m. at the Lyric Opera of Chicago website, but are currently available to subscribers of the opera house’s 2025/2026 season package.

Corgan stated, “It is thrilling to collaborate with Lyric head John Mangum, my musical partner James Lowe, and all of the artists at Lyric in reimagining this very special and historic album,...

The Retaliators director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. returns to the director’s chair for the indie Stiletto starring Charlotte McKinney.

In the upcoming exotic horror movie, “A year after the grisly murder of a local exotic dancer, the victim’s sister, Lyric (Gigi Gustin), searches for the serial killer responsible as he stalks and kills his favorite dancers on the night of the anniversary.”

The film stars Gigi Gustin (Night of the Missing) Charlotte McKinney (Fantasy Island) Colleen Camp Meghan Carrasquillo (Hider in My House), Swerve “Stephon” Strickland (Night of the Missing), Pancho Moler (3 from Hell), Hannah Hueston (The Pom Pom Murders), Stephen Blackehart (Guardians of the Galaxy), Russell Todd (Friday the 13th Part 2) and Mia Challis (Outer Banks)

The film is also written Gonzalez Jr. with Gustin receiving a story by credit.

Matthew Hersh and Gigi Gustin serve as producers, with Gustin serving as an executive producer as well.

Max’s three-part documentary Taken Together delves into the heartbreaking case of young cousins Lyric Cook and Elizabeth Collins, who vanished without a trace in the summer of 2012 in Evansdale, Iowa. Directed by Dylan Sires and premiering in 2022, the documentary aims to honor Lyric and Elizabeth’s memory through a compassionate investigation of the girls’ abduction and murder.

Over its episodes, the program examines the police work to find answers and highlights the families’ resilience in the face of senseless tragedy. While many questions remain, Taken Together stands as a tribute that refuses to let Lyric, Elizabeth, and their heartbroken loved ones be forgotten.

On a sunny July day ten years ago, ten-year-old Lyric and her eight-year-old cousin Elizabeth rode their bikes as they always did, waving to neighbors in their tight-knit community. But on this afternoon, the girls never returned home. What began as a search for two missing...

The disturbing and maddening documentary Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth is now streaming on Max. Here are three other docuseries to stream today that are just as infuriating.

Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth is a three-part doc that follows the haunting true story of two cousins who were abducted and found dead several months later. The victims were 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins. The entire case shook the community and it received nationwide media attention as everyone came together to try to find Lyric and Elizabeth.

Sadly, Lyric and Elizabeth’s murder remains a mystery. The investigation continues today and we hope the documentary can reach someone who may have important information about the case. According to the Des Moines Register, the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation continues to receive tips about the case, yet no progress has been made.

If you haven’t already,...

Rap veteran Chino Xl died at his home on Sunday morning at the age of 50. In his lifetime, the artist born Derek Keith Barbosa connected closely with collaborators and friends who often considered him family. Fellow musicians Chuck D, Sage Francis, Czarface, and more are paying tribute to the prominent hip-hop figure in the wake of his death.

“This ones a tough one,” Chuck D wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “@Chinoxl was my brother in rhyme & art. He encouraged my graphics forward. We exchanged art books. He looked out to protect my lyric books better.

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in August. The Max August 2024 lineup includes season three of the HBO Original Industry and the HBO Original City of God: The Fight Rages On.

The August schedule also includes the sports documentary series Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears and the documentaries Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes and Chimp Crazy. A curated list of horror films and series is also available.

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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (HBO Original Documentary)

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Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes allows Elizabeth Taylor’s own voice to narrate her story, inviting audiences to rediscover not just a megastar of Hollywood’s Golden Age but a complex woman who navigated lifelong fame, personal identity, and public scrutiny on a global stage from early childhood.

Director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. (The Retaliators) is paying tribute to the slashers of the 1980s with Stiletto, and Bloody Disgusting has scored some more exclusive imagery this week.

In the upcoming horror movie, “A year after the grisly murder of a local exotic dancer, the victim’s sister, Lyric [Gigi Gustin], searches for the serial killer responsible as he stalks and kills his favorite dancers on the night of the anniversary.”

Preview the film with exclusive images above and below. And stay tuned for a trailer.

The mask worn by the film’s slasher, dubbed The Stiletto Killer, was created by Jason Baker. Famous for designing the mask that Ethan Hawke wore in The Black Phone, Baker is the owner of Callosum FX Studios, which is the creative brainchild of legendary special effects master Tom Savini and renowned artist and effects creator Jason Baker himself.

Gonzalez Jr. teases, “When I...

Aj McLean has announced that his marriage to wife Rochelle is “officially” over.

On Monday (January 1), the 45-year-old Backstreet Boys singer revealed that he and his wife have decided to end their marriage nearly one year after they separated.

Keep reading to find out more…

“As you all know we have been separated for over a year now,” Aj and Rochelle wrote in a joint message on Instagram.

“While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage,” they continued. “It is with deep love and respect that we have made this decision.”

Aj and Rochelle added, “Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest possible way with friendship and coparenting our girls at the forefront of this next chapter. We appreciate your kindness respect and privacy at this time.”

Aj and Rochelle announced in March 2023 that they were separating after marrying in 2011. They share two daughters,...

Attention “Zoey 101” fans! Your favourite former Pacific Coast Academy students are back, and are all grown up.

It’s been 15 years in the making, but the official trailer for Paramount+’s all-new original film, “Zoey 102”, is finally here.

Based on the characters from the hit live-action Nickelodeon series “Zoey 101”, the trailer for the upcoming movie reboot — released today — sees Pca’s alumni return to Malibu for an over-the-top wedding that turns into a high school reunion for the books.

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“Zoey 102” — Photo: Dana Hawley/Paramount+ ©2023, Paramount Global Jamie Lynn Spears as Zoey Brooks in “Zoey 102”. — Photo: Dana Hawley/Paramount+ ©2023, Paramount Global

Packed with nostalgia, the trailer also seems to present a modern version of a Tek-Mate — the 2005 sitcom’s take on a cell-phone, which was introduced in...

Zoey Brooks is back and apparently, still trying to figure out life and love.

Paramount+ released the official trailer for Zoey 102, a new original movie based on characters from the live-action Nickelodeon series Zoey 101. In the movie, Pacific Coast Academy alumni return to Malibu for a wedding that turns into a high school reunion for the books.

Jamie Lynn Spears returns as Zoey Brooks, who graduated alongside the first female class ever to be allowed into Pacific Coast Academy. Erin Sanders returns as Zoey’s best friend, Quinn Pensky. Sean Flynn returns as Zoey’s on again, off again love interest Chase Matthews. Also returning are Matthew Underwood as Logan Reese; Christopher Massey as Michael Barret; Abby Wilde as Stacey Dillsen and Jack Salvatore as Mark Del Figgalo. The wedding reunion includes new cast members Thomas Lennon as Zoey’s boss Kelly Kevyn; Owen Thiele as Zoey’s...

“Backstreet Boys” singer Aj McLean and his wife Rochelle McLean announced in March that they were “temporarily” separating.

But, a source recently revealed that it was Rochelle who initiated it.

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“She initiated the split,” a source told People. “There were some trust issues. Close friends don’t see them getting back together, though Aj really thinks they will.”

In March, Aj and Rochelle said in a joint statement:

“Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves, and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future,” the couple confirmed. “The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time.”

They added, “Separation is hard enough without the commentary,...

Aj McLean and his wife, Rochelle DeAnna McLean, are hitting the brakes on their marriage. On Monday, the couple announced they've decided to take a break from their relationship, though they're not divorcing.

"Marriage is hard, but worth it. We have mutually decided to separate temporarily to work on ourselves and on our marriage with the hope of building a stronger future," the pair told Popsugar in a joint statement after TMZ broke the news. "The plan is to come back together and continue to nurture our love for one another, and our family. We ask for respect and privacy at this time. Separation is hard enough without the commentary, please be kind and remember there are children involved."

Aj, 45, and Rochelle first began dating in early 2009. The Backstreet Boy proposed to the hairstylist almost a year later and they tied the knot in December 2011. The duo have two kids together,...