Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff are crowned the winners of ‘Love Island USA’ season 8. (Ben Symons/Peacock)
(SPOILER ALERT) Still they rise!
Fan-favorite contestants Trinity Tatum and Bryce Detloff were crowned the winners of Love Island USA season 8 during Sunday night’s finale of the reality dating competition series.
Emmy-nominated host Ariana Madix named Tatum and Detloff the winners of the season before awarding them the $100,000 prize.
The winners coupled up on day one inside of the villa. Throughout the season their connection blossomed, with Detloff eventually asking Tatum to be his girlfriend. He confessed his love for her during their date on finale night. Tatum immediately reciprocated by telling Detloff she also loves him.
Contestants Aniya Harvey and Carl Schmidt were the runners-up, while Melanie Moreno and Sincere Rhea got third place, and Kayda Bosse and Zach Georgiou came in fourth.
While this is the end of season 8, the Islanders are set to reunite at the Love Island USA season 8 reunion special, which will be co-hosted by Madix and Andy Cohen.
According to Peacock, the reunion special will bring together “this season’s winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year’s bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the villa.”
The season 8 reunion special will premiere Aug. 31 on Peacock.
Additionally, the spinoff series Love Island: Beyond the Villa has been renewed for season 3. The new season will premiere in 2027 with its cast to be confirmed later in 2026.
In this Oct. 11, 2019, file photo, actor Sam Neill attends a press conference at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival in Sitges, Spain. (Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images, FILE)
The Hollywood community is remembering Sam Neill following news of his death Monday.
Toni Collette, who starred with Neill in 2014’s A Long Way Down and 2002’s Dirty Deeds, called Neill a “legend” in an Instagram tribute.
“I love you, dear Sam. You hero. You legend. You sweetheart. Our great friend. You are already missed so very much. Continue in peace wherever you are,” Collette wrote.
Richard E. Grant, who co-starred with Neill in 2019’s Palm Beach, remembered his longtime friend in an Instagram post.
“Knew @samneilltheprop for 3 decades and finally worked with him on PALM BEACH in 2018,” Grant captioned the post, which included several photos of Neill. “An officer and a Gentleman in the truest sense. Guided and helped me through a very difficult time in my Life.”
He added, “Sail on, kind Sir.”
Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow, who worked with Neill on 2022’s Jurassic World Dominion, described Neill as a “deeply soulful and beautiful man.”
“He was a friend and collaborator at a challenging time, and his strength gave us all strength,” Trevorrow wrote in an Instagram tribute. “I’ll remember him for his tranquility, his love of wine, and for the calm assuredness he brought to his characters. It’s not every lifetime you get to befriend a legend. Forever grateful.”
Fellow New Zealand actor Karl Urban expressed condolences for Neill’s family and friends in a comment on Instagram.
“Sam was truly brilliant. An inspiration for many who followed in his trailblazing footsteps,” he wrote. “A beautiful man, a national treasure who gave so much to New Zealand and the to world. God speed Sam.”
Neill died Monday at the age of 78, according to a statement shared on the actor’s social media account.
The veteran actor had revealed publicly in 2023 that he had undergone treatment for blood cancer, including taking a monthly chemotherapy drug, but had announced he was cancer-free in April this year.
In a statement released Monday, Neill’s family and loved ones said the actor was cancer-free when he died.
“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the statement read. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free.”
The statement also expressed “deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care.”
“More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss,” it added.
Mark Ballas stars in ‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro.’ (Disney/Maarten De Boer)
It’s time to head back to the ballroom for the new Dancing with the Stars spinoff, The Next Pro.
The brand-new series, which premieres Monday night on ABC, follows young professional dancers competing for the chance to become a pro on Dancing with the Stars.
Mark Ballas serves as a judge on the new series. He caught up with ABC Audio on the red carpet of the 2026 Disney Upfront, where he spilled details on what fans can expect.
“It’s a fascinating show, because it feels like Dancing with the Stars, which it kind of is, but it’s also very different because of the format,” Ballas said. “We’re looking for a pro that’s gonna take on the role of being a pro on Dancing with the Stars. Which is very complex, it’s very nuanced.”
How exactly does The Next Pro do this? Ballas said “the show did a really great job of setting up challenges for these dancers.”
“Whether it’s from choreographing, group work, chemistry, teaching challenges, these are the things that you face as a pro on Dancing with the Stars,” Ballas said.
He isn’t the only judge. His mother, Shirley Ballas, sits beside him to help determine who has what it takes.
“My mother is one of the most elite Latin American dance coaches in the world,” Ballas said. “Having her level of expertise on the panel is always an asset. No one knows the craft more than her.”
That being said, Ballas teased they approached the job in different ways.
“She’s been on the side as a judge, and I’ve always been on side as the pro,” Ballas said. “We had a couple of disagreements out in the field … but we also agreed a lot. She’s very good at what she does, she’s very direct. And when you’re improving on being a professional in this field, you need that.”
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In this Oct. 11, 2019, file photo, actor Sam Neill attends a press conference at the Sitges Fantastic Film Festival in Sitges, Spain. (Borja B. Hojas/Getty Images, FILE)
Actor Sam Neill, known for his roles in the Jurassic Park films and Peaky Blinders, died on Monday, according to his official social media account. He was 78.
“Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the statement, which was posted early on Monday, said. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free.”
Neill, who was born Nigel John Dermot Neill on Sept. 14, 1947, in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, didn’t get exposure to acting until he was in college.
As a kid, Neill’s parents were in the army, and his father’s family owned a vineyard. When he was 7, Neill and his family moved to New Zealand. It was while he attended the University of Canterbury that he gained exposure to acting.
In 1971, Neill landed his first acting role in the New Zealand television film The City of No. He was cast in several TV film roles before his being cast as the lead in the 1977 New Zealand film, Sleeping Dogs, an action thriller.
Following Sleeping Dogs, Neill worked on several TV shows and films in Australia, including the TV show The Sullivans and the 1979 films, The Journalist and Just Out of Reach.
In 1981, he starred in his first international role for Omen III: The Final Conflict, in which he played Damien Thorn.
Of all the roles he’s had, his portrayal of Dr. Alan Grant in the 1993 film Jurassic Park is perhaps his most well-known. The science fiction action Steven Spielberg directed-film, based on Michael Chrichton’s 1990 novel of the same name, followed a team of genetic scientists who have created a wildlife park of de-extinct dinosaurs. Neill’s character was inspired by paleontologist Jack Horner.
Neill also reprised his character in Jurassic Park III and Jurassic World Dominion.
Following Jurassic Park, Neill starred in a number of films including Bicentennial Man alongside Robin Williams, and the 1997 science fiction horror film Event Horizon.
He also starred in Merlin, playing the mythical wizard; the historical drama, The Tudors; and two seasons of Peaky Blinders, playing Chief Inspector Chester Campbell.
Later in his career, Neill appeared in Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder. He also voiced the character, Tommy Brock, in Peter Rabbit.
Throughout his career, Neill received many awards as an actor but the award that was perhaps most meaningful to him was when he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1991, which he was able to share with his father, just before he died.
In 2022, Neill also earned the title of Sir as a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
While promoting his memoir, Did I Ever Tell You This?, in March 2023, Neill told The Guardian that he was being treated for stage 3 blood cancer.
The previous year, he had opened up about his diagnosis, saying he is cancer free, but will continue to receive chemotherapy. While undergoing chemotherapy, he told the outlet that he had experienced “dark moments.”
“Those dark moments throw the light into sharp relief, you know, and have made me grateful for every day and immensely grateful for all my friends,” he said. “Just pleased to be alive.”
In 2022, Neill was diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, “a rare, often but not always, aggressive (fast-growing) form of peripheral T-cell lymphoma,” according to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.
Neill is survived by his children, Elena Neill, who he shared with ex-wife, Noriko Watanabe, and Tim Neill, who he shares with New Zealand actress Lisa Harrow.
The statement on Neill’s social media account thanked the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, in Sydney’s suburb of Darlinghurst, praising them for “their incredible care.”
“More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss,” the statement said.
Catherine Laga’aia as ‘Moana’ live-action ‘Moana.’ (Disney)
Disney’s live-action Moana topped the box office this weekend, although with lower numbers than expected.
The film, which stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and newcomer Catherine Laga’aia, brought in $43 million to debut at number one, Box Office Mojo reports.
According to Variety, that amount was well below the projected $60 to $65 million the film, with a budget of $250 million, was expected to take in. It’s also well below previous Disney live-action remakes, including 2025’s Lilo & Stitch, which debuted with a box office of over $100 million.
Last week’s number one, Minions & Monsters, brought in another $20.5 million to land at two this week, with Toy Story 5 at three with $18.5 million.
Another new release, the supernatural horror film Evil Dead Burn, debuted at four with a $13.7 million, followed by Young Washington, at five, with $6.4 million.
Here are the top 10 films at the box office:
1. Moana — $43 million 2. Minions & Monsters — $20.5 million 3. Toy Story 5 — $18.5 million 4. Evil Dead Burn — $13.7 million 5. Young Washington — $6.4 million 7. Obsession — $3.8 million 8. Supergirl — $3.6 million 9. Disclosure Day — $3.2 million 10. Backrooms — $1.5 million
Ariana Grande attends the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 11, 2026, in Beverly Hills, California. (Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty Images)
Surprise, you’ve seen the last of her. For now, at least.
Ariana Grande will no longer appear in season 13 of American Horror Story, ABC Audio has learned. She has currently not shot any scenes for the new season and she will not. This is due to conflicts with timing changes to production on the horror anthology series, as well as it happening simultaneously with her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
FX and 20th Television had no comment when reached by ABC Audio.
Grande rescheduled select dates of her Eternal Sunshine Tour at the end of June. Her July 12 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, was rescheduled to July 14. Additionally, Grande shifted her July 22 and July 24 shows in Boston to the new dates of July 23 and July 26, respectively.
Despite Grande’s exit, Ryan Murphy’s horror series has a star-studded cast set for the lucky number 13th season of the show. It will feature franchise regulars Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe and Leslie Grossman.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette star Paul Anthony Kelly is also part of the cast.
If Grande had appeared on the season, it would have marked her reunion with Murphy after appearing in his comedy series Scream Queens over a decade ago.
American Horror Story season 13 will premiere on Sept. 24.
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Joseph Zada as Haymitch Abernathy in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.’ (Lionsgate)
May the odds be ever in your favor securing tickets for The Hunger Games rerelease.
Lionsgate is putting all five films in The Hunger Games franchise back in theaters ahead of the release of the upcoming sixth film, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.
The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes will be available to watch in theaters from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7.
Each film will feature an exclusive look at Sunrise on the Reaping, which arrives in theaters on Nov. 20.
“Before the Sunrise, experience the Mockingjay’s epic adventure on the big screen. Whether you’ve followed the rebellion from the beginning or are meeting Katniss for the first time, the Games await,” a description from Fathom Entertainment says.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping is based on Suzanne Collins’ novel of the same name. It revisits the world of Panem almost 25 years before the events of the original book and film saga.
The novel begins on the morning of the 50th annual Hunger Games, when Haymitch Abernathy is chosen to compete in the deadly arena. Haymitch eventually wins the games, as he goes on to be the mentor for Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark.
Joseph Zada stars as a young Haymitch Abernathy in the film that follows his journey through the Second Quarter Quell.
Zada leads a star-studded ensemble cast that includes Whitney Peak, Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemons, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Maya Hawke, Ralph Fiennes, Elle Fanning, Glenn Close, Billy Porter and Kieran Culkin.
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Catherine Laga’aia as ‘Moana’ live-action ‘Moana.’ (Disney)
How far will you go to see the live-action adaptation of Moana? Catherine Laga’aia, who stars as the titular wayfinder in the new film, hopes you’ll go as far as your local movie theater.
The young actress takes over the role of Moana from Auliʻi Cravalho, who voiced her in the original 2016 animated film. Laga’aia told ABC News that she and Cravalho have formed a sisterhood that will always connect them.
“I have sisters. I know what that bond feels like. And it’s to have a shared experience with someone. To live through something with someone. It’s one of the binding qualities of sisters, and me and Auli’i now have that,” Laga’aia said. “We truly are sisters. We’ve lived through something together, whether or not we did it in the same year, we’ve experienced something similar, and that’s what has bound us together.”
Dwayne Johnson reprises his role as the demigod Maui in this new version of the film. He said the songs and the film’s dialogue carried a different weight when performing in person and not simply recording them in a voice booth.
“Everything carries a different weight,” Johnson said, pointing out that the live-action features “real flesh and blood, human beings” who have “soul behind the eyes.”
Johnson understands how beloved the original Moana is and the importance of doing justice to the story.
“It was the opportunity for us to showcase our culture in a real way, live-action way, but also we had a shot to do something pretty cool and different,” Johnson said.
