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Know All About Avatar: Fire and Ash’s Varang, Played By Charlie Chaplin’s Granddaughter Oona Chaplin

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As the countdown intensifies for James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, one name is sparking growing intrigue, and it is Varang. She isn’t merely a new character; she is the beating heart of the frenzy, the mystery and the towering anticipation surrounding Cameron’s latest chapter. In Avatar: Fire and Ash, audiences will journey deeper into Pandora than ever before, encountering an entirely new civilisation, the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People.

Fierce, resilient and shaped by a life of unrelenting hardship, this clan offers a raw and unfiltered window into Pandora’s darker, more complex corners. At their helm stands Varang, a leader forged by suffering, fuelled by purpose, and destined to redefine the emotional stakes of the saga.

Bringing Varang to life is Oona Chaplin, granddaughter of the iconic Charlie Chaplin. Varang is not crafted simply as an antagonist or narrative counterpoint, she is a force of nature.

Talking about her character, she said, “I never saw her as a villain, and I don’t think you say that as well, you’re not the villain, you know, it’s a little complicated, but I think both of these characters are also very principled. For me, you know, it was a great revelation to have the conversations with Jim around this theme where she tells a little bit about her biography, her kind of origin story, why she is the way she is. And it struck me as like she’s actually a very human character, because the depth of trauma that comes from the separation from the connection to nature, which, you know, everybody here understands what that feels like, even if we’ve forgotten even what that feels like, but, you know, all of that, that disconnection breeds conflict.”

To embody her intensity, Oona Chaplin immersed herself in curated music and symbolic decor on set, a ritual that helped her channel the fire, pain and conviction that define Varang’s essence.

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Unlike the Omatikaya and the Metkayina, the Mangkwan are a clan pushed to the edge, a community that has endured deep wounds and spiritual disillusionment. Their suffering has distanced them from Eywa, Pandora’s guiding force. Varang is swiftly becoming one of the most talked-about characters of the year. 

Avatar: Fire and Ash releases on December 19 in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.

Also Read: Mrs Deshpande Trailer: Madhuri Dixit Returns in a Dark New Avatar

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Netflix Games President Alain Tascan Teases Offerings To Be Played on TV
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Netflix Games President Alain Tascan Teases Offerings To Be Played on TV

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The sun was a few hours from setting when doors opened at the Netflix on Vine studio space as the streamer hosted an official Netflix Game Night for press, partners and guests on Wednesday afternoon.

The digital showcase gave attendees an exclusive opportunity to play recently released Netflix Games made for smart TVs while getting a sneak peek at upcoming launches as the streamer continues its push into becoming a one-stop shop for all things entertainment.

“Our vision is simple,” Netflix Games president Alain Tascan said in kicking off the presentation in front of a standing room only crowd. “Can we make playing a game as simple as streaming a movie on a Friday using the same innovative mindset that led Netflix to transform itself from a company shipping DVDs to streaming, movies, shows and now games. I tell my team almost every day we have a golden ticket, the opportunity to reinvent the way people play games, but also engage and reengage with IP and worlds they are familiar with. So hopefully today you’ll see the potential of what can be games on Netflix and on the TV, where the majority of our audience is.”

The event, and Tascan’s comments, come a little more than a month after Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters announced to Lucas Shaw at Bloomberg Screentime that the streamer was making a move with its games division from offering a suite of mobile apps to games that can be played on TVs for the first time using smartphones as controllers. Group games dominated the first rollout with currently available titles like Boggle Party, LEGO Party, Party Crashers: Fool Your Friends, Pictionary: Game Night and Tetris Time Warp. Up next: Dead Man’s Party: A Knives Out Game that features detective Benoit Blanc (played in the franchise by Daniel Craig) and allows users to solve a mystery in which everyone playing is a suspect.

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The games range from existing IP like the LEGO franchise to Netflix originals and beyond. Tascan, who joined the streamer last summer from Epic Games, explained why they’re doubling down in his division.

“At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world but entertainment isn’t just about shows and movies. Right now, more than three billion people around the world are playing games. It’s the biggest entertainment shift in the last 30 years. Games tell a story and we are home of the best storytellers on the planet. It’s why I’m so excited about what we’re creating At Netflix. Our strategy is to give people something familiar, whether it’s a game they know or a world they love, but we also want to take advantage of the rich and innovations at Netflix to push games in new and unexpected directions.”

It was Netflix Games vp Jeet Shroff who said that one of those directions won’t require any movement as they want subscribers to simply keep the Netflix app open on on their TVs all night. “Let’s say it’s Friday night, dinner’s done and you’re looking for something to do. Forget fumbling through that board game closet. Just open up Netflix,” said Shroff, who explained that scanning a QR code allows smartphones to become game controllers. “You’re going to have a blast with your family and friends. You can go straight from watching KPop Demon Hunters to playing a party game without ever leaving Netflix.”

That’s not to say that Netflix is abandoning its mobile games. Far from it. There are 80 mobile options and more on the way, including high profile launches. The “coming soon” lineup includes PAW Patrol Academy, the wrestling sim WWE 2K25: Netflix Edition starring superstars like Roman Reigns, Trish Stratus, Undertaker and Rhea Ripley, the daily game Netflix Puzzled featuring hot titles like Stranger Things, Squid Game, KPop Demon Hunters, Bridgerton and Emily in Paris, and Red Dead Redemption.

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To tease another launch, Tascan and his Netflix Game Night team then allowed attendees to be among the first to play Best Guess Live hosted by TV and media personality Hunter March (Sugar Rush, Nightly Pop) and Howie Mandel in what was presented as a live stream from another location. Reminiscent of the wildly popular Trivia HQ, the mobile game show is sure to be a weekday phenomenon that allows users to compete in real time against real players for cash prizes. Best Guess Live offers up five clues, which last 20 seconds each, allowing users to drop their answers as quickly as they can to beat the competition. Speaking of, one reputable journalist in attendance beat the competition by guessing that March and Mandel were just down the hall, and they were. After the game had ended, the two raced over to surprise the crowd and join Tascan for some final comments.

“You can see why games on Netflix are going to be different. And let me be clear, we are not here to compete with consoles. We’re creating a completely new way to play games,” Tascan concluded. “One that’s as easy as streaming a show on a Friday night. On the TV and film side, we’ve gone from sending DVDs through snail mail to streaming films and movies to an audience of more than 700 million people around the world. It’s in Netflix’s DNA to innovate and push boundaries. In the history of gaming, some of the biggest successes have come from taking big swings and now we’re going to apply that same innovation to games. We’re going to keep experimenting and entertaining the world. This is just the beginning.”

“Since launching earlier this year, [World of Peppa Pig] been one of our top 10 most played games every single week,” said Kids Games general manager Lisa Burgess. “Kids don’t just want to watch their favorite characters, they want to play with them and leap excitedly into those worlds. And parents love finding these games in a place they already know and trust.”

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Dave: The Boy Who Played Harp Album Review
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Dave: The Boy Who Played Harp Album Review

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Perhaps Dave is caught in a loop of his own making. He’s built a career speaking for the most suppressed from the perspective of a person who comes from similar struggles, but now that he’s materially removed from that reality, he’s unsure of where he stands—in the minds of others but, more immediately, in his own. He denounces atrocities in the Congo, but wears jewelry that may have come from its diamond mines. He hardly ever prays, but seeks guidance from the God he was raised to worship. He boasts about money but won’t speak up for Palestine. These are criticisms he turns onto himself throughout the album without ever reaching a resolution. Will he stop participating in these things or does he just want to clear his conscious to the public?

In 2017, on his breakout “Question Time,” a 19-year-old Dave called then-Prime Minister Theresa May to task over UK airstrikes that killed children in Syria and for defunding the NHS rather than paying liveable wages to nurses like his mom. Two years later, “Black,” from his debut, Psychodrama, got at the maddening reality of being part of a subjugated people, working your whole life to dispel myths about yourself, only to still be treated like a second-class citizen. “Three Rivers,” from 2021’s We’re All Alone in This Together, paid tribute to Britain’s immigrant communities as hostilities toward them began to rise. That sort of state-of-society demonstration, which has always distinguished Dave from his peers in UK rap, is hardly present on his newest album. And it doesn’t help that The Boy Who Plays the Harp is considerably less dynamic when it comes to production.

What made Psychodrama and We’re All Alone in This Together especially stimulating was that between Dave’s social commentary and lyrical flexing lay sullen portraits of his of neighborhood (“Environment”), brooding D’n’B (“Voices”), glitzy trap-like bounce (“Clash” with Stormzy), and more. On The Boy Who Played the Harp, that diversity appears sparingly. “Raindance” with Tems, a sweet, stripped-down take on an Afroswing love song, will likely be the album’s mainstream win. Young British sensation Jim Legxacy contributes to “No Weapons” as a producer and vocalist, making it the album’s most fun track. “Marvellous” is largely about a young boy from Dave’s South London neighborhood who’s getting a taste of street life, but the Spanish guitar and thumping drums give it a useful jolt.

Even with the presence of these songs, the heart of this album lies in the more downtempo, man-in-the-mirror moments. The Kano-featuring “Chapter 16” is such an effective song in this context because, while Dave spends much of the album berating himself about whether he’s a fraud, or has strayed too far from God, or deserves to find true love, the make-believe steak dinner provides him with someone to bounce those insecurities off of. And, even though it takes the long road to get there, maybe this is the point that The Boy Who Played the Harp seeks to make: When you isolate yourself from the world, the voices within may eventually turn on you.

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Who Almost Played McDreamy & More
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Who Almost Played McDreamy & More

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Pulling the Plug on McDreamy

After Rhimes cryptically admitted on the Nightly Show With  Larry Wilmore in 2015 that she had killed a character in the Shondaverse because she didn’t like the actor, speculation swirled that the corpse was Dempsey’s Derek, who had long since chosen to love Meredith when he was devastatingly killed off at the end of season 11.

Asked for his diagnosis, Dempsey told EW that Rhimes “loves being provocative and that’s fine for who she is.” Calling her “an amazing woman who’s incredibly productive,” he added, “I think she knows how to deal with the media and what she needs to say to get the response that she’s looking for.”

Per How to Save a Life, tensions were high between Dempsey, Rhimes and cast members who, according to former executive producer James D. Parriott, “had all sorts of PTSD with him.” But by then, Parriott said, Dempsey “was just done with the show.”

Pompeo “would get angry that he wasn’t working as much,” former executive producer Jeannine Renshaw said, per Rice’s book. “She was very big on having things be fair.”

Any alleged wounds were salved enough to welcome Dempsey back to be in comatose Meredith’s dream in season 17.

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Dave adds extra London and Manchester dates to 2026 UK 'The Boy Who Played The Harp' arena tour
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Dave adds extra London and Manchester dates to 2026 UK ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ arena tour

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Dave has added more dates in London and Manchester to his 2026 tour. Check out the details below.

Earlier this month the Brixton-born, Streatham-raised rapper shared details of a new tour kicking off in 2026. The run of arena dates come in celebration of his new album, ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’, and are set to kick off in Munich on February 2.

Now, due to huge demand, he had added more UK shows to the itinerary. These include extra dates at The O2 in London on March 10 and 11, and another show at the Co-op Live in Manchester on March 17.

These add onto the two previously announced shows at the London arena taking place on March 6 and 7, and to the already confirmed Manchester date on March 16.

Tickets for all dates, including newly shared shows, go on general sale at 9am local time on Thursday (October 23). Visit here to buy tickets and find an updated list of shows below.

Dave’s 2026 tour dates are:

FEBRUARY 2026
2 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
4 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
6 – Brussels, Belgium – ING Arena
8 – Dusseldorf, Germany – PSD Bank Dome
10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
13 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
15 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
17 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena

MARCH 2026
2 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
4 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
6 – London, UK – The O2
7 – London, UK – The O2
10 – London, UK – The O2 [NEW]
11– London, UK – The O2 [NEW]
13 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena
16 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
17 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live [NEW]

Dave announced details of his new album earlier this month (October 1), with the record set to arrive this Friday (October 24). You can pre-order it here.

It follows on from his back-to-back Number One albums, ‘Psychodrama’, which was released in 2019, and ‘We’re All Alone In This Together’, which came out in 2021.

The latter featured James Blake and Stormzy, and was given five stars in a review from NME.

Dave – CREDIT: Gabriel-Moses

“As illustrated throughout the stunning ‘Psychodrama’, Dave has always been the one to rap traditionally, using hip-hop for what it was intended to do: give a voice to the voiceless,” it read. “He has always been able to show the inner-workings of many young Londoners in a clean and universal way that can perhaps help the whole world to better understand the Black British experience, especially that of Black men.

“Always ready to tell the hard truths for those who can’t, Dave has proved again that he’s a voice of a generation, sitting pretty atop his peers when it comes to making unforgettable London rap classics.”

That record debuted at the top spot in the charts with over 74,000 chart sales – making it the highest opening week of 2021, and the chart’s biggest opening week since November 2019.

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Annu Kapoor Opened Up On Javed Akhtar & Shabana Azmi’s Wedding
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When Annu Kapoor Played Cupid In Javed Akhtar & Shabana Azmi’s Hasty Midnight Wedding – “I Rushed To Bandra Mosque”

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Annu Kapoor Opened Up On Javed Akhtar & Shabana Azmi’s Wedding(Photo Credit –Wikimedia/Instagram)

Veteran actor Annu Kapoor is well-known for his notable films, including Vicky Donor, Dream Girl, and Mr. India, among others. Beyond films, he is also a television personality. Let’s look back at the time when he shared an interesting anecdote about legendary couple Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s wedding day. For the unaware, Javed and Shabana tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on December 9, 1984, at midnight in Mumbai. Read on to know more.

Annu Kapoor’s Close Bond With Shabana Azmi’s Family

In a conversation with ANI, Annu Kapoor reflected on their wedding night and explained how he played cupid in Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s marriage. He shared, “Let me admit and acknowledge that I’ve only been close to three families. The first was the Azmi family – Shabana Azmi, her late mother, her late father, Kaifi Saab, and her brother, Baba Azmi. These four people gave me immense love, affection, and respect. They helped me move ahead in life, and later Javed Akhtar also became part of that connection.”

Annu Kapoor Explains The Reason Behind Their Hasty Wedding

He further revealed how he actually planned the hasty wedding and convinced the couple to get married. Annu said, “I was the one who arranged Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s
wedding on the night of December 9, 1984, at midnight. Javed was sitting there and drunk, while Shabana was inside reading a book. So, I arrived that night, and since she considered me her brother, I told her to make a decision. He (Javed) said, ‘What decision? She’s not ready.’ So, I went to her and asked, ‘Are you ready?’ She said, ‘Yes, I am.’ Then I told him, ‘Okay, I’m going.’ She said, ‘Yes, go ahead.’”

Annu Kapoor Rushed To Bring Maulvi

“Their driver was named Michel. I told him, ‘Let’s go, Michel.’ I rushed to invite a Maulvi (priest) from Bandra Mosque. Shabana’s mother pulled out a traditional red wedding dress. Then I called Boney Kapoor and Anil Kapoor. Everyone came, and there was dancing and celebration until around 4 or 5 in the morning, after which they finally got married,” Annu concluded.

More About Javed Akhtar

Legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar was earlier married to Honey Irani and had two children – Farhan and Zoya Akhtar. They tied the knot in March 1972 and parted ways after 13 years in December 1985. Javed Akhtar fell in love with actress Shabana Azmi while being married to Honey Irani.

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'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' Cast: Meet the Actors Who Played Adelina Watkins & More
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Meet the Actors Who Played Adelina Watkins & More – Hollywood Life

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Netflix is diving back into true crime with the next installment of Ryan Murphy’s hit anthology, Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Following the massive success of Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, this chilling new chapter explores the life and crimes of Ed Gein, one of America’s most infamous murderers whose disturbing acts inspired classics like Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

The limited series not only examines Gein’s twisted psychology but also gives voice to his victims, including Adelina Watkins, whose story plays a central role in the season. Featuring a gripping ensemble cast, Monster: The Ed Gein Story blends psychological horror with emotional depth, showcasing both the brutality of Gein’s crimes and the humanity of those affected.

Below, meet the talented actors who bring this unsettling story to life.

Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Charlie Hunnam as Ed Gein in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Charlie Hunnam, best known for his breakout role as Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy and his leading performances in Pacific Rim and The Gentlemen, transforms into the deeply disturbed Ed Gein.

Suzanna Son as Adelina Watkins

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Suzanna Son as Adelina in episode 306 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Suzanna Son as Adelina in episode 306 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Suzanna Son, who earned critical acclaim for her breakout role in Sean Baker’s Red Rocket, portrays Adelina Watkins, a fictionalized composite inspired by Gein’s real victims.

Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Lesley Manville as Bernice Worden in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Oscar-nominated actress Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread, The Crown, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris) embodies Bernice Worden, the store owner whose disappearance ultimately led to Gein’s capture.

Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Laurie Metcalf as Augusta Gein in episode 304 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Laurie Metcalf, a Tony and Emmy Award winner known for Roseanne, Lady Bird, and her work on Broadway, takes on the complex role of Augusta Gein, Ed’s controlling, fanatically religious mother.

Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Art Schley

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Tyler Jacob Moore attends the Monster: The Ed Gein Story NY Premiere at Paris Theater on September 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Tyler Jacob Moore attends the Monster: The Ed Gein Story NY Premiere at Paris Theater on September 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Netflix)

Tyler Jacob Moore, known for Shameless and Once Upon a Time, stars as Sheriff Art Schley, the Wisconsin lawman whose investigation uncovered Gein’s horrors.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. (L to R) Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Schley, Charlie Hall as Deputy Frank Worden in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. (L to R) Tyler Jacob Moore as Sheriff Schley, Charlie Hall as Deputy Frank Worden in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Hudson Oz as Henry Gein

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 30: Hudson Oz attends the Monster: The Ed Gein Story NY Premiere at Paris Theater on September 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Netflix)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 30: Hudson Oz attends the Monster: The Ed Gein Story NY Premiere at Paris Theater on September 30, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Jenny Anderson/Getty Images for Netflix)

Rising actor Hudson Oz plays Henry Gein, Ed’s older brother, whose mysterious death in a fire years earlier foreshadowed the darkness to come.

Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Tom Hollander, who recently appeared in The White Lotus: Sicily and as Truman Capote in Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, brings wit and gravitas to his portrayal of Alfred Hitchcock.

Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. (L to R) Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. (L to R) Joey Pollari as Anthony Perkins, Tom Hollander as Alfred Hitchcock in episode 302 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Joey Pollari, known for Love, Simon and The Inheritance Games, portrays Anthony Perkins, the actor who immortalized Norman Bates in Hitchcock’s Psycho.

Olivia Williams as Alma Reville

Veteran British actress Olivia Williams (The Sixth Sense, Rushmore, The Crown) plays Alma Reville, Alfred Hitchcock’s wife and creative partner.

Mimi Kennedy as Dr. Mildred Newman

Character actress Mimi Kennedy (Mom, Erin Brockovich) portrays Dr. Mildred Newman, one of the first psychiatrists to analyze Gein’s fractured mind.

Addison Rae as Evelyn Hartley

Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Addison Rae as Evelyn in episode 303 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025
Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Addison Rae as Evelyn in episode 303 of Monster: The Ed Gein Story. Cr. Courtesy Of Netflix © 2025

Pop star and actress Addison Rae (He’s All That, Thanksgiving) makes a surprise appearance as Evelyn Hartley, a fictional radio host investigating the growing media frenzy around Gein’s crimes.

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Where Is Game 60 Being Played? – Hollywood Life
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Where Is Game 60 Being Played? – Hollywood Life

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With Super Bowl LIX now in the history books, sports fans are already turning their attention to the upcoming NFL season and Super Bowl LX. After the Philadelphia Eagles clinched their championship victory, teams across the league are gearing up for their chance at the Vince Lombardi Trophy in 2026.

Last year’s big game delivered unforgettable moments, from a star-studded halftime show to headline-making appearances by President Donald Trump and his daughter Ivanka Trump. Following the game, Trump issued a presidential statement praising the athletes’ dedication and celebrating football as a unifying American tradition.

As stated on The White House website, he said, “The coaches, players, and team staff on the field tonight represent the best of the best in professional football, but they also embody the best of the American Dream.  Their hard work, dedication, and tenacity is admirable, and their individual journeys are as inspiring as the drive and determination that has led them to this extraordinary moment.  They also represent the hopes and dreams of our Nation’s young athletes as we restore safety and fairness in sports and equal opportunities among their teams.”

The statement continued, “Football is America’s most popular sport—for good reason—it fosters a sense of national unity, bringing families, friends, and fans together and strengthening communities.  This annual tradition transcends our differences and personifies our shared patriotic values of family, faith, and freedom heroically defended by our military service members, law enforcement officers, and first responders.  We value their devotion to protecting our great Nation and salute their selfless service.”

Now, as excitement builds for the NFL’s milestone 60th championship, here’s what you need to know about Super Bowl 2026.

What Roman Numeral Is the 2026 Super Bowl?

In 2026, the Super Bowl will be the 60th edition, represented in Roman numerals as Super Bowl LX.

What Date Is Super Bowl 2026?

Super Bowl LX is scheduled for February 8, 2026.

Where Will Super Bowl 2026 Be Played?

The game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Who Is Performing at the Super Bowl 2026 Halftime Show?

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show.

In a statement about the announcment, Bad Bunny said, “What I’m feeling goes beyond myself. It’s for those who came before me and ran countless yards so I could come in and score a touchdown… this is for my people, my culture and our history. Ve y dile a tu abuela, que seremos el HALFTIME SHOW DEL SUPER BOWL.”

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The Top 10 Songs Played at Atlanta Strip Clubs in August 2025
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The Top 10 Songs Played at Atlanta Strip Clubs in August 2025

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Atlanta strip clubs have played an integral role in breaking rap hits for decades. Gentlemen’s clubs have long served as a testing ground for the genre — and although the streaming era of music has changed the music landscape, strip club DJs have continued to be meticulous about what makes their playlists on a nightly basis.

There has undoubtedly long been a symbiotic relationship between hip-hop culture and the strip club. Jeezy once called Magic City his “office,” and Jermaine Dupri executive-produced a Magic City docuseries on STARZ alongside Drake earlier this year. “When I got serious about music, Magic City Monday, everything happened there,” Jeezy told Billboard over the summer about his rap origins.

Billboard and DJ Monitor, a service that installs music-recognition technology for venues and festivals, have collected data from three prominent Atlanta strip clubs, tracking every song played during August 2025.

Metro Boomin paid homage to 2000s Atlanta with his mixtape A Futuristic Summa, which dropped in August, and The A reciprocated that love, as Young Metro boasts three of the top five songs on the inaugural strip club songs recap.

As far as artists who enjoyed the most spins in the strip club for August, the top 10 is as follows:

No. 10, Gunna (253)
No. 9, Young Nudy (276)
No. 8, Drake (286)
No. 7, Gucci Mane (306)
No. 6, Jeezy (363)
No. 5, Moneybagg Yo (380)
No. 4, Bossman Dlow (436)
No. 3, Metro Boomin (624)
No. 2, Lil Baby (636)
No. 1, Future (1,406)

Billboard will continue to track the top-played strip club hits each month throughout the year. U.S. club owners interested in contributing data can send an email to [email protected].

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5 Things About the Actor Who Played Erik Menendez – Hollywood Life
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5 Things About the Actor Who Played Erik Menendez – Hollywood Life

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Cooper Koch quickly rose to prominence thanks to his breakout role in Netflix’s anthology series Monsters: The Lyle an Erik Menendez Story. The Los Angeles-born actor portrayed Erik Menéndez, one of the infamous brothers convicted of killing their parents in 1989, and his chilling yet layered performance drew widespread attention. Cooper revealed that he immersed himself in Erik’s personal history to fully embody the role — a commitment that clearly paid off, as it earned him his first Primetime Emmy nomination in 2025.

Still early in his career and with only a handful of credits to his name, Koch has become one of Hollywood’s most closely watched rising stars. Fans are eager to know more about the actor beyond his acclaimed performance, and his Emmy recognition has only amplified that interest.

Hollywood Life has rounded up five facts about Cooper, below!

Cooper Koch Played Erik Menendez in Monsters

While speaking with TheWrap in an interview published in September 2024, Cooper explained how he managed to step into his character’s shoes.

“I turned my trailer into Erik’s room, so I had clothes everywhere, and I had pictures of him on the wall, pictures of me too,” Cooper pointed out. “I looked at videos of me when I was really young, and I watched how my parents treated me, which gave me a level of gratitude for my family and my parents. I listened to [Erik] and watched him religiously. And I had my music, I had all different kinds of journals, all different kinds of things to help me really feel like him and be him.”

This show brought renewed attention to the Menendez brothers’ case along with new evidence found. On October 24, 2024, during a press conference, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón recommended resentencing for Lyle and Erik, with the possibility of immediate parole, pending a judge’s final decision. Following this news, Cooper released a statement through his brother Payton Koch on Instagram Stories, as he does not have social media. The statement read, “I am overwhelmed with gratitude and hope for the progress we’ve seen today. Gascón’s recommendation has ignited a renewed sense of possibility that Lyle and Erik could finally be released after decades behind bars. But, this journey is not over.”

He continued,“There are still critical steps ahead: the judge must endorse the resentencing, and, if that happens, the parole board must recognize the time they have served as fitting for the crime. Our voices, our unwavering support, remain crucial-not just for the brothers to ensure their release, but also for every victim of sexual abuse fighting to be heard. I hope to see Erik and Lyle soon. Free from all of this.”

In April 2025, Cooper attended the Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing in Van Nuys, California, per Newsweek.

Cooper Koch Has a Twin Brother

Cooper has a twin brother named Payton Koch. Payton isn’t an actor, but he works in the entertainment industry as a film editor. In fact, per his IMDb page, Payton was nominated for an Emmy Award. Among Payton’s most notable credits as a series editor were for multiple episodes of Only Murders in the Building and American Horror Story.

Cooper Koch’s Family Works in Entertainment

Aside from his brother, Cooper comes from a family of entertainers. According to his IMDb page, Cooper’s father is Billy Koch, who has worked as a visual effects editor on multiple films, such as Jerry Maguire and Space Jam. His grandfather, Hawk Koch, is a movie producer and the previous President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Producers Guild.

Cooper’s great-grandfather, Howard W. Koch, worked as a producer and a director. Among his most notable credits include The Manchurian Candidate and Airplane II: The Sequel.  

Cooper Koch Got His First Film Role in 2018

Cooper landed his first gig in 2018 in the film West 40s and steadily earned more roles. His most famous credits include They/Them, Swallowed and Power Book II: Ghost.

Although he grew up in Los Angeles County, Cooper moved to New York City, where he earned his BFA in Acting from the Pace School of Performing Arts.

Cooper Koch Has a Boyfriend

Cooper and his boyfriend, Stuart McClave, attended their first public event together in March 2025. For a while, Cooper played it coy whenever he’d briefly discuss his relationship, but he finally broke his silence on his and Stuart’s love at the GLAAD Media Awards.

During a red carpet interview with Entertainment Tonight at the event, Cooper gushed about Stuart, saying, “He’s just got me so grounded and pulls me down to the earth and holds me when it’s a lot. He’s been so supportive and sweet, and he’s been the best partner I could ask for.”

Just a few months later, Koch’s career hit a new high point when he received his first Primetime Emmy nomination for his performance as Erik Menéndez in Netflix’s Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Having his partner by his side through the whirlwind of press and awards season made the milestone all the more meaningful.

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