Selena Gomez recently discussed more about what she wants her and fiancé Benny Blanco’s wedding to look like, and Martin Short has a crucial role in it. PEOPLE reported that she told Drew Barrymore of her one demand of Short for her upcoming nuptials on Thursday’s episode of the latter’s talk show, revealing her “Only Murder Murders in the Building” co-star’s important part. Although Gomez and Blanco claimed they were in no rush to tie the knot, the engaged couple has since dropped a hint or two about their expectations for the big day.
Selena Gomez wants Martin Short to give a speech at her wedding
Here’s the thing about weddings — everyone has a role to play, and Selena Gomez revealed what she has in store for Martin Short. Gomez isn’t rushing to walk down the aisle to marry her fiancé, Benny Blanco, but she definitely has a couple of things lined up for the big day. During their recent appearance on Drew Barrymore’s talk show, the singer delved into one such demand for her upcoming nuptials involving short. “Marty is due to give a speech,” she announced, adding, “I told him he must.”
Additionally, the Disney alum quipped that their other co-star Steve Martin “will probably pull out his banjo.” However, she trusts Short to give an “epic speech,” as she declared feeling “like Marty would have an epic speech.” This piqued Barrymore’s curiosity as she pondered if the two actors, both in their 70s, would officiate the wedding ceremony, to which Gomez responded that she “hadn’t even thought about that.”
Not long ago, Selena Gomez revealed her co-stars’ Martin Short and Steve Martin’s reactions to the news of her and Benny Blanco’s engagement. Earlier this year, she told Jimmy Kimmel on his late night talk show that Martin ensured he sent her assistant a “congratulations” e-mail so the same could be relayed to the singer because “that’s how he communicates.” Meanwhile, Short seemed entirely too interested in her boulder-like ring.
Chappell Roan opened up about her sex life during her guest appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The singer was sharing the meaning behind her song “The Giver” when she recalled having “performative” hookups with men before she came out as a lesbian in 2018 and started having sex with women. The pop star recalled not knowing what to do when it came to having a physical relationship with women because she was “so used to performing” sex with men. The singer also noted the personal differences in having sex with men and women, stating that women give more to a partner.
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Chappell Roan revealed how sex with men was ‘performative’ on Call Her Daddy podcast
Chappell Roan was honest about her sex life while speaking to host Alex Cooper on the
“Call Her Daddy” podcast. She recalled the experience of having sex with men as “performative.” Based on her experience, the singer also pointed out how sexual experiences with men and women were vastly different.
Chappell Roan revealed that she has dated so many men who “do it wrong, and they haven’t figured out that they need to do better — that they need to give more.” The Grammy winner revealed that meeting women inspired her to write the song “The Giver,” showing that “sex should be a giving experience.”
Roan noted that while there was an “understanding that it’s so giving” in her experience with women, in her relationships with men, “it wasn’t mutual.” Rounding up on the differences, Roan said, “When I started hooking up with women, I realized how easy it is, actually… You know what’s hard? Sucking d—.”
During her “Call Her Daddy” interview, Roan also confirmed she has been dating a mystery person. The “Pink Pony Club” singer revealed that it’s been six months since the relationship and that it is serious. She said, “I’m very in love.” The singer also revealed that they met through a friend and she was the one to make the first move.
Chappell Roan has sent fans into a frenzy as she just confirmed she’s dating a mystery person. The singer-songwriter may have casually slipped the information while appearing on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, but nothing about her current relationship is casual. Roan announced the big news in the March 26 episode of the popular talk show.
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Chappell Roan says she’s in a ‘serious’ relationship on Call Her Daddy Podcast
Chappell Roan recently revealed her dating status while appearing on the new episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The revelation came after the 27-year-old artist and the host, Alex Cooper, got chatting about the relationship struggles these days. During the talk, Roan even advocated for being single. However, what happened next was an amusing turn of events.
Cooper then assumed the singer would be single herself, given the statement she had made. The host started laughing and joked, “Imagine you’re like, ‘I’m actually so in love.'” Cooper added, “Imagine you f—ing look at me and you go, ‘Two years in, babe, never been better.'” However, it was then that Roan let out a cheeky smile, and the podcast was prompted to confirm the singer’s relationship status.
Cooper asked Roan if she was single, and the latter casually replied, “No.” After expressing her disbelief and repeatedly saying, “You’re lying,” the podcaster continued to dig into the confession. Roan then revealed she had been dating her mystery person for six months. The “Good Luck, Babe!” hitmaker also shared that her relationship is not “casual.” She said, “It’s serious,” and added, “I’m very in love.”
However, Roan continued to declare that she’s “pro single” and said, “Everyone should be single. I’m serious.” The pop star even stated some benefits of not dating, which included having a “great time alone.” Roan shared a piece of advice and said, “Find out for yourself if you can a hundred percent be okay alone before you date.”
Emily Ratajkowski may have had a bad haircut, but that doesn’t dampen her spirit. Hours after the model revealed her new hairdo, which she called the “worst haircut” of her life, she dropped another TikTok to continue the fun. Showcasing her new hairstyle, the star lipsynced to the iconic haircut scene from the popular series “Fleabag.” Ratajkowski quipped about losing her job, channeling her inner Claire from the show. Nevertheless, it looks like the model has decided to take things in stride and make the most of her bad haircut with a funny video.
Emily Ratajowski worries hair fail might cost her job
Emily Ratajkowski is turning to jokes to distract herself from her bad haircut. On Wednesday, the model took to TikTok to reveal her new hairstyle, which unexpectedly took a funny turn. She expressed getting the “worst haircut” of her life before showing her uneven bangs extending to the back of her head. With a “what’s done is done” attitude, the star put a fun spin on her hair transformation.
Ratajkowski uploaded another TikTok video, this time making fun of her hairstyle. Styling her new hair in curls, she pretended to have a conversation with herself about a classic haircut gone wrong situation. The actor recreated the iconic scene from the series “Fleabag,” starring Sian Clifford as Claire and Phoebe Waller-Bridge as Fleabag.
In the series, Claire calls Fleabag in a panic, asking the latter to meet her. When the latter arrives, she notices her sister has a bad haircut. Meanwhile, in the TikTok video, Emily Ratajkowski played both characters. She funnily expressed Claire’s character when she said, “I look like a pencil,” or when she worried about losing her job. Ratajkowski also lipsynced Fleabag’s consoling words, calling the hairdo “modern,” “cool,” and “edgy,” before saying, “Claire, it’s French.”
To keep the fun going, Emily Ratajkowski took to the comments section and said, “the way i might actually lose my job.” TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney commented, “It’s growing on me I think.” Other fans approved of Ratajowski giving her “worst haircut” some curls, noting how the model made it work effortlessly.
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Leave it to Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow to squash feud rumors with the wittiest Instagram video ever. With recent online tittle-tattle suggesting a clash between the two, Paltrow took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, hushing trolls and shutting down rumors by responding to a fan’s Q&A attempt that brought up her and Markle’s “beef.” In addition, the clip featured an unexpected guest, making it all the more hilarious while also throwing shade at false social media claims, putting them to rest in their own cheeky way.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Meghan Markle dismiss feud rumors by hanging out together
Recently, Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow not only hung out but also dismissed feud rumors all at once in a joint Instagram video. Paltrow posted a fun response to her stories by replying to a fan Q&A that asked whether she was “comprehending the Meghan Markle beef that social media says you two have?” In the clip, the actor appeared to be sitting in a kitchen/dining room area and started by saying, “I genuinely do not understand this at all whatsoever.”
The star then panned the camera to her side, showing Markle and asking, “Do you understand this?” The latter, who sat comfortably and enjoyed a snack, almost immediately shrugged in response to Paltrow’s satirical question, showing that she was equally clueless about the feud rumors. Following this, the Duchess of Sussex continued snacking on her slice of pie, taking a mouthful of the baked treat while enjoying her comfy time with her rumored rival. After all, these two might just be the new best friends in town.
Reportedly, the rumors of a feud between Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow sparked over their respective but similar businesses. Netizens speculated the “beef” between them as the latter already owns a lifestyle brand, Goop, and Markle launched her brand, As Ever, not long ago, officially stepping into the wellness industry. Paltrow told Vanity Fair that she holds no ill feelings about the British Royal’s latest venture and even extended her support, “[When] there’s noise about certain women in the culture, I do have, always, a strong instinct to stand up for them.”
Disney has reportedly scaled up Gal Gadot‘s security after the actor received death threats over her pro-Israeli stance. According to an exclusive report by Variety, Gadot, who served in the Israeli armed forces, received an influx of hate after her “Snow White” co-star, Rachel Zegler, voiced her support for Palestine while promoting the live-action musical. Both co-stars have also been at the center of feud rumors, which neither has openly addressed as of yet.
Gal Gadot’s security amped up after she received death threats over pro-Israeli stance
On March 25, Variety reported that Disney increased “Snow White” actor Gal Gadot’s security after she received death threats over her pro-Israeli stance amid the Israel-Hamas war. Her co-star Rachel Zegler’s support for Palestine on social media, all while promoting the movie, caused a spike in hateful comments toward Gadot.
On August 12, Zegler took to the stage at Disney’s D23 fan event to unveil the official trailer of the live-action musical “Snow White.” She expressed gratitude to her followers on X (formerly Twitter) for taking the teaser to 120 million views in a single day. However, she added another comment in the post’s thread saying, “and always remember, free palestine.”
After the clip went viral, it sparked concerns in the Disney studio. Many associated with the studio were taken aback by Zegler merging a political statement with the promotion of the $270 million film. Even after the movie’s producer, Marc Platt, addressed the issue with her, Zegler’s post stayed on the internet. Meanwhile, as her co-star Gal Gadot received hate, Disney had to pay for the star’s additional security. An insider told the outlet, “[Zegler] didn’t understand the repercussions of her actions as far as what that meant for the film, for Gal, for anyone.”
Rachel Zegler’s actions caused more issues in November after she expressed her displeasure over Donald Trump winning the election. This potentially indicated more damage for the movie, following which Disney paid for a “social media guru” to vet the actor’s posts before the film’s March 21 premiere. Zegler’s criticism of the original “Snow White,” sparking feud rumors with Gadot after calling the latter a “professional pageant queen” on Instagram, only made it worse for the musical, which only made $87 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
Meanwhile, Gal Gadot recently expressed her “shock” at receiving hate over her pro-Israeli stance in an interview with Variety. This was shortly before her Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony, which saw pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli supporters interrupting the event.
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Besides Kanye West’sTwitter drama, rumors about the rapper’s breakup with Bianca Censori are making headlines. Fresh reports allege that Censori wants to leave West, but his “aggressive” control over her life ties her down. According to a source, the model is “frightened” of West’s obsession with her, making it challenging for her to quit the relationship.
Bianca Censori wants to break up with Kanye West, says ‘insider’
Kanye West is reportedly steering another scandal. However, this time, it involves Bianca Censori and the couple’s breakup rumors instead of his dramatic meltdowns on X (formerly Twitter). As per Page Six’s exclusive report, the Australian architect is attempting to leave West. However, an insider told the tabloid that while Censori wants to break up, “it’s not easy.”
Fueling the controversy, the insider claimed, “Kanye controls so many aspects of her [Bianca’s] life.” Reportedly, West sent security guards to track Censori after she tried to leave their LA hotel. Moreover, the model is in an “aggressive situation” where her financial and creative work is under West’s control. Beyond alleging that West is “obsessed with Censori,” the insider cautioned Page Six that “She’s gotta run.”
The rapper flew to Tokyo the week before Censori’s alleged escapade news surfaced. Per TMZ, he wanted to use the streets of Japan to “decompress” following his Twitter rants. Though the outlet did not confirm if his wife accompanied him, it was reported that she no longer stayed in West Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont Hotel — one of the couple’s four temporary stays since February. They were already on the media’s radar for switching hotels, but the latest report intensified their divorce rumors.
In addition to the recent controversy surrounding West’s alleged control issues, Censori’s outfit scandal at the 2025 Grammys led to claims that the “Yeezy” founder ordered her to wear it. Meanwhile, West posted, “I HAVE DOMINION OVER MY WIFE” on X, escalating the backlash. Not much later, he starred his eldest daughter North West in a music video featuring accused offender Sean “Diddy” Combs.
This reportedly pushed his former wife, Kim Kardashian, for better custody arrangements to protect their children. Though Censori has not addressed the reports, they paint a troubling picture, and history suggests the story is far from over.
Kanye West is supposedly taking time off from his X (formerly Twitter) rants that had involved his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z’s children, among others. On Monday, TMZ exclusively reported that the rapper went to Tokyo, Japan, amid his online meltdowns, which could potentially cause him legal trouble. His tweets made headlines over the past week because of their high intensity and some profanity, which didn’t sit well with those he attacked.
Kanye West allegedly found peace in Tokyo after online meltdown
Kanye West was pretty active on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his displeasure for ex-wife Kim Kardashian and Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s twins — Rumi and Sir. The rapper has now allegedly found respite after fleeing to Tokyo, Japan. Sources told TMZ that West flew from Los Angeles to Tokyo last week to “decompress” after a series of offensive online rants.
Sources further revealed that LA could be a “trigger” for West, but for him, Tokyo is a place where he can feel “completely disconnected and calm,” keeping his mind off of the online controversy. Meanwhile, his wife, Bianca Censori, also reportedly checked out of West Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont hotel on Monday. However, it remains unclear whether she will be joining her husband in Tokyo.
Kanye West’s X rant began on March 15 when he got into a heated argument with ex-wife, Kim Kardashian, over their daughter North West’s trademark. From then on, the rapper made several accusations against the SKIMS founder and the Kardashian family. He accused the family of restricting his parenting of the couple’s four children — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. The Yeezy founder even called his ex-wife a “sex trafficker.”
Later, West attacked Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s children, questioning the twins’ mental capacity and using ableist slurs to address them. However, he backtracked his tweets about them only because he feared his X account would get suspended.
The rapper’s tweets have reportedly scared Kim Kardashian, who is planning to strip her ex-husband of joint custody. Previously, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were also considered taking the legal route after West attacked their kids.
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Jennifer Coolidge did not hold back from getting candid about her sex life after starring in “The White Lotus.” The actor portrayed the role of a wealthy heiress, Tanya McQuoid, in the popular drama. Coolidge even won Primetime Emmys for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 2023 and 2024. Now, the star has revealed the “benefits” she got out of her role in the hit show.
Jennifer Coolidge got ‘benefits’ out of her ‘The White Lotus’ role
Jennifer Coolidge recently got candid about how her role in the hit drama “The White Lotus” that changed her sex life for the better. Before starring in this show, for several years, the 63-year-old was remembered for playing Stifler’s Mom in the 1999 film “American Pie.” The role of quite a raunchy character undoubtedly upped the actor’s sex appeal.
However, Coolidge’s “game” got even better since starring in “The White Lotus.” During an interview with The Times, she revealed that she’s enjoying even more “benefits” after stepping into Tanya McQuoid’s shoes for “The White Lotus.” Coolidge said, “Even though I play a complete weirdo in ‘White Lotus,’ cute guys come up to me.” The actor even said it is “far better” than how her role in “American Pie” boosted her appeal.
Coolidge explained that “people were really sad about Tanya falling off a boat.” Her character in “The White Lotus” died at the end of season two. She continued, “These men like you better because they feel that you went through something.” Coolidge added that the popular show “really upped” her sex life.
During the interview, she also recalled that she “got a lot of benefits out of Stifler’s Mom.” Jennifer Coolidge referred to her sex life. She added, “They might be over now, but once in a while you still get a Stifler’s mom thing.” Later, the blonde bombshell revealed that “The White Lotus” “changed” the kind of guys she was getting approached by — more attractive and intriguing.
Amy Schumer is getting real about how her life is changing after using the weight loss drug Mounjaro. In an Instagram video, the actor and comedian reflected on her past experience with a weight-loss medication that didn’t quite work for her. She made the video to be completely transparent with her fans, expressing how her new set of medications for her perimenopause symptoms combined with Mounjaro has delivered successful results.
Amy Schumer is having a great experience with Mounjaro
Amy Schumer is taking her fans on her journey of using Mounjaro, a drug primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes but doctors also prescribe it for weight loss. The star recently took to Instagram to share her great experience using the medication, which has been drastically different from a previous drug she took years ago. The comedian expressed her desire to “keep it a hundred” with her fans about her weight loss and perimenopause journey.
Schumer recorded her video while driving her car, sharing that she tried losing weight using a drug named Wegovy three years ago. However, the experience only left her with unpleasant symptoms, including puking. She claimed not being able to “handle it.” Schumer then recalled going to a telehealth meeting in a bid to try their plan out and recommend it to her friends.
Amy Schumer further confessed to having been put on two hormones — estrogen and progesterone — to tackle her perimenopause symptoms. The comedian revealed that these medicines, combined with Mounjaro, made the experience a whole lot better. The star continued, “My symptoms from being in perimenopause have disappeared. My hair is fuller, my skin is better, I have more energy, I want to get down more if you know what I mean – I’m talking about sex.”
Meanwhile, Amy Schumer also clarified that insurance doesn’t cover the drug Mounjaro unless one has diabetes or severe obesity. She then quipped, “which most of the Internet thinks I have.” She confessed to having “a really good experience” with her medications and wanted to keep her fans in the loop.
With Sister Wives on their mid-season break, all fans can do to keep themselves entertained is think about what juicy drama Christine Brown will write in her new tell-all book. Since leaving Kody Brown in the dust, Christine hasn’t looked back and has, in fact, thrived. After 20 years of keeping the family secrets, the mother of six is more than ready to let all of the skeletons out of the Brown family closet.
Christine Brown opens about plural family life
Now, I think it is safe to assume Christine hadn’t been happy in her polygamous marriage since the introduction of Robyn Brown. For multiple seasons, Christine was made out to be the jealous wife who couldn’t figure out how to be nice to Kody’s fourth and favorite spouse. But fans now know all of that was a lie. In fact, the father of 18 played favorites among his wives. But like a good wife, Christine kept most of her angst close to her heart. That was until she decided to go through with her divorce. Since that day almost three years ago, Christine has been kicking ass and taking names. And Kody has been very unhappy.
In her new book, it would be nice for Christine to strip back all the niceties of her time with Kody and Robyn. Sister Wives fans want to see Christine being brutally honest. While she has let the mask slip a tiny bit since remarrying David Woolley, viewers know that Christine is harboring some major resentment toward Kody, especially after he claimed to have only married her for clout because she was Mormon royalty.
Christine Brown shares real opinion of Robyn Brown
There is no love lost between Christine and Robyn. Upon her departure from Arizona, she refused to hug Robyn. And Christine made it clear she would not be trying to keep any kind of friendship with the mother of five. While Robyn was left heartbroken, Christine walked away with all the power. I wager that was possibly the first time Christine felt in control when it came to Robyn. And that sense of freedom probably rubbed Kody’s favorite wife the wrong way. Again, the most recent season has had Christine leaving breadcrumbs for viewers when it came to Kody and Robyn’s deep personal connection.
The B&B owner hinted that Kody and Robyn didn’t wait until marriage to have sex. Sister Wives fans already knew that he stole many kisses while they were courting. The polygamous patriarch even helped pick out Robyn’s wedding dress. I know deep down Christine has a lot more dirty laundry to share on Robyn. I also want to hear Christine’s thoughts on her constant crying and turning Kody’s neck to make decisions that were always right for her but rarely the family unit. Christine doesn’t need to be mean, but she sure as heck can finally share what she really thinks of Robyn coming in as the fourth and final wife.
How long Christine Brown was over Kody Brown
As a longtime viewer, I believe that Christine was truly in love with Kody, even amid his constant berating and ability to make her feel small. I feel that Christine would have stuck it out if the father of 18 had just given an inch. As Sister Wives fans know, Kody refused to make any effort. He often painted his third wife as emotional and unable to understand how sharing a husband worked. I also don’t think that Christine developed the ick for Kody overnight. In this long-time fan’s opinion, it took years for Christine to be repulsed by her husband.
But what was the exact moment? For Kody, he lost any physical attraction to Christine the moment she inhaled nachos at a gas station. But when did Christine finally realize she didn’t want to spend any more time with the Wyoming native? When it comes to Christine’s new Sister Wives tell-all book, fans deserve all the gossip. We have sat through ten years of the show and multiple seasons that have given us nothing to work with. So, like Christine, we’ve paid our dues.
Korea has an impressive collection of reality television shows, including competition, dating, and variety-based series. By now, many of us follow at least one Korean series or pop star. For example, in my house, Squid Game is a fan-favorite show with my son, while the album ME by Jisoo (BlackPink) is a hit with my daughter, who loves trap beats. Realizing how Korean entertainment has us in a chokehold, we began researching what sorts of reality television series Korea had to offer. What we found proved that Korea also has solid wins in this genre.
If you like backstabbing, high-stakes competitions with prizes, drama, and laughs, we found five binge-worthy Korean reality television series you might wish to check out. So, break out your reading glasses. Korean to English translations come with the following must-see series below. 여기 우리의 최고 추천이 있습니다, which is Korean for “here are our top picks.”
Korean reality TV show Culinary Class Wars is a creative culinary experience
I love a culinary-themed series. This genre is almost always on air in the background of my house. So, I smiled upon finding Culinary Class Wars, a dramatic South Korean cooking competition series. This show is intense, chaotic, and exhilarating, and the challenges within are as varied as the chefs who graced the first season of this series.
The judges in Season 1 were Paik Jong-won, a veteran restaurateur and celebrity chef, and the only Michelin three-star chef in Korea, Anh Sung-jae. As for the contestants, Culinary Class Wars features one hundred chefs split into two categories: white spoons (veterans) and black spoons (newcomers). The judges wore blindfolds to avoid biases in these categories.
This series includes many cooking competitions, followed by eliminations until only one chef remains. During Season 1, Chef Kwon Seong-joon won the ₩300 million prize (equating to roughly 204,501.07 United States dollars). If this sounds like your cuppa homemade tea, you can stream Culinary Class Wars on Netflix.
Physical: 100 is a great Korean reality TV show
Physical: 100 is an appropriate title, as this Korean reality television series focuses on peek physical conditions. Like the show above, 100 competitors star on Physical: 100. These competitors are all known for having well-developed physical attributes and physiques. Many of these contestants are also well-known celebrities in South Korea, as they either played on a national team or were sports influencers with followers for days.
So, if you enjoy eye candy with a side of get-on-the-treadmill motivation, this series is for you. Either way, this series sees the competitors going head-to-head in various individual and team challenges, otherwise known as quests. Each challenge tests their strength, balance, agility, endurance, willpower, and strategic thought process, whittling the players down until one remains. Once eliminated, each player must destroy a plaster cast of their torso using a sledgehammer, which sounds morbid, but this is the nature of the game on Physical: 100.
The winner of Physical: 100 takes home a ₩300 million grand prize, similar to the series above. Seasons 1 and 2 of Physical: 100 are streaming on Netflix.
The Devil’s Plan is one of the best Korean reality TV shows
Another fantastic Korean reality television series is The Devil’s Plan. This series features 12 chaotic celebrity contestants who all desire to win, even if they have to resort to sneaky or shady practices to reach the finish line. At the start of Season 1, these 12 contestants receive one “Piece,” like a puzzle. Each Piece is vital to the game, as, without a Piece, eliminations follow.
Pieces are often traded between players or spent on in-game benefits. Additionally, Pieces are won and lost via two daily matches: the Main Match and the Prize Match. The Main Match comes first. After, the two surviving players holding the fewest Pieces are tossed into Prison until the next Main Match arrives.
If a tie-breaking vote is needed, the player (or players) with the most Pieces decides who gets sent to this Prison. Therefore, alliances often form early on, as no one wants to get locked up while playing this game. Depending on how well the players perform, the prize pot can total up to ₩500,000,000 (roughly 341,029.25 United States dollars). If you like creative games and backstabbing contestants, The Devil’s Plan is streaming on Netflix.
Korean reality TV show Are You Sure?! is a nonstop adventure ride
If you enjoy laughing and genuine friendships set in nature, the Korean reality television series Are You Sure?! is your next must-watch miniseries. This series follows Jimin and Jung Kook from BTS, a popular South Korean boy band. Since these stars lead pressure-filled lives, they created this show to help them slow down and reconnect as friends. Instead of living from stage to stage, Jimin and Jung Kook ran off to the woods in their debut season, where they cooked, camped, canoed, and road-tripped throughout New York and Connecticut, far away from their typical jaunts in South Korea.
The chemistry between Jimin and Jung Kook is endearing. Likewise, the nature of this series offers fans of BTS an authentic look at their lives. They even set up their cameras (at times), filming non-starstudded content, like getting lost in a Walmart. If you need a lighthearted series to binge, the Korean reality television series Are You Sure?! is streaming on Disney+.
Rented in Finland is another great Korean reality TV show
We end our list of excellent Korean reality television series with Rented in Finland. This series follows the lives of four city boys, Lee Je Hoon, Lee Dong Hwi, Cha Eun Woo, and Kwak Dong Yeon. These stars are well-known in Korea, where they live affluent lifestyles courtesy of their acting careers. But what happens when these luxuries are gone, forcing the stars to live as Finns in the wilderness of Lapland? Rented in Finland is the answer to this question.
The self-sufficient lifestyle of the Lapland residents is like nothing these stars have ever encountered. Instead of fancy showers, they are bathing on horseback in a river. And, instead of meal delivery services, they must chop firewood for their stove, AKA a campfire. Reindeer are also present in this series, as these beautiful creatures roam freely in Lapland. If you want a healing Korean reality television series to binge, Rented in Finland is streaming on Rakuten Viki.
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Deal or No Deal Island Season 2 was a wild, unpredictable ride. Fourteen contestants came to the Banker’s private island in the hopes of being the last player standing. Then, that guest would play against the Banker for the millions of dollars in the final case. It’s the stuff that dreams are made of, right?
However, to get there, guests had to endure some physically and mentally challenging excursions. Season 2 of DONDI featured twist after twist, keeping the contestants on their toes. Plus, the competitors had to play their best social game as alliances were made and broken.
However, the Family alliance, which consisted of Survivor legend Parvati Shallow, Survivor Australia winner David Genat, Dickson Wong, and Maria-Grace “M.G.” Cook, managed to dominate the game for a long time. The other players were obsessed with trying to send the Family home. It was a season-long battle.
To celebrate this epic season, allow us to present Deal or No Deal Island Season 2’s craziest moments.
Seychelle Cordero masterminds a blindside against the Family in Deal or No Deal Island Season 2
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Seychelle Cordero could not stomach the Family. So, she came up with a plan to hit the alliance where it really hurts. During Episode 5, Alexis Lete had the power to decide who would play the Banker. Big Brother icon Dr. Will Kirby wanted to play the Banker, but his target was Courtney “CK” Kim.
However, Seychelle intervened and convinced Dr. Will to take out M.G. instead. She even brought CK into the discussion with Lete, Phillip, and Dr. Will. “And I want to see the look on David, Parvati, and Dickson’s face,” Seychelle explained. “That is like watching Sex and the City for the first time for me.”
Of course, M.G. hadn’t done much in the game besides being part of the Family and starting a showmance with Storm Wilson. So, when Dr. Will announced at Temple that M.G. was going home, everyone was stunned. Seychelle and the High-Five alliance were thrilled. Yet, no one suspected Seychelle of masterminding the best blindside of the season.
Dr. Will Kirby’s unhinged performance in The Temple on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2
It’s safe to say that Dr. Will was the secret sauce that spiced up the island. Who else arrives by boat wearing a tux? No one! He prided himself as the “curator of chaos,” so viewers knew that they were in for a treat. Right away, he outed Parvati’s resume to the rest of the cast. Plus, he had a habit of throwing challenges so that he could face the Banker.
Of course, he demonstrated how his strategic ability was next-level when he played the Banker. First off, he picked the cases in sequential order. Then he hit the buzzer to take the Banker’s opening offer of $72,000 while host and Game Master Joe Manganiello was still talking. His co-stars were aghast and wasted no time slamming him. They felt that he was making a mockery of the entire game.
In a jaw-dropping moment, Dr. Will proclaimed that he wasn’t taking the deal. “But thank you for showing me a few cards,” he told his competitors. According to the rules, a contestant can’t accept or decline a deal until Joe asks them. So, Dr. Will knew what he was doing, and he created an awkward and tense session in Temple.
Courtney Kim cheats on Deal or No Deal Island
During Episode 6, CK was trying to forge an alliance with Lete. For this excursion, contestants had to choose a player, jump off a platform, and secure a case for their pick. Phillip Solomon decided to get a high-value case for Lete. However, when CK asked Lete to get a case for her, Lete said that she was going to get a case for Phillip. This resulted in CK threatening to end their alliance, which Lete didn’t appreciate.
When it was time for CK to draw a name from a box, she looked at the names. She drew Lete’s name, but Joe clocked her for cheating. The other players were shocked, but Lete was horrified. “I’m not cool with cheating, man,” she told CK. “It changes everything.”
Since she looked at the names on the tiles, Joe informed the group that CK had to draw another name. This time, she faced away from the box.
Courtney Kim outs everyone’s gameplay on Deal or No Deal Island
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After the cheating debacle, CK decided that she wanted to play the Banker because she felt bad about her actions. Also, she was upset that Lete decided to help Phillip instead of her. Plus, David getting a case for Phillip at the challenge seemed to trigger the poker player. Of course, CK knew that Phillip was part of the decision to take out M.G., who was a member of the Family. However, she was tired of all the lying and wanted to reset the game.
During Temple, before playing the Banker, CK explained how Seychelle, Phillip, and Lete were behind the decision to take out M.G. Welp, that trio of players wasn’t happy about their moves being outed.
As for the Family? Parvati and David had no idea there was another alliance on the island, so this information was key. However, CK also had an ulterior motive for revealing this tea. If the two alliances were mad at each other, it would take some of the heat off her. Well played, CK.
Phillip Solomon’s iconic Temple speech on Deal or No Deal Island
While CK was playing the Banker, she called out Phillip for “being real quiet.” Well, CK should have savored that moment, because shortly, Phillip’s rant would rock the foundations of The Temple. Then CK asked if he was quiet because David saved him after Phillip had a hand in ousting M.G.
Buckle up for Phillip’s awesome response. “Don’t play this game. Don’t pretend like if you go low, I’m going to go higher just based on who I am as a person. Because I promise you, if you go low, I will go underground,” Phillip stated. “So underground, Harriet Tubman will have to call you in the middle of the night to tell you to run. So, I’m telling you right now, you don’t want to start this.”
Once everyone picked their jaws up off the floor, CK’s game continued. However, Phillip, who hadn’t been involved in any dramatics until this point, gifted us with Season 2’s most memorable quote. Legendary!
Parvati Shallow and Courtney Kim’s game goes up in flames on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2
Well, the excursion at the Banker’s fire pit turned hellish for CK and Parvati. There were five bags of money hanging above a fire. Each player’s bag was weighted to equal one-quarter of their body weight. Meanwhile, Joe would reveal cases of varying amounts. If a player wanted a case, they needed to let go of their bag, and their money would burn in the fire. However, if two players dropped their bags at the same time, they would split the value of the case.
This challenge looked like torture. When a case valued at $3 million came up, both Parvati and CK let go at the same time. They both said that they wanted it, but spoke simultaneously. Oof. Everyone was stunned. Naturally, Parvati was furious and even wondered if CK was working with Lete. In the end, it was just a horrible mistake.
Familiar faces return to settle some scores on Deal or No Deal Island Season 2
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There were three players left in the game for the final excursion: David, CK, and Lete. During this challenge, players would bring back a case from each of the three platforms. Plus, they would have to build a bridge to reach the next platform. However, that wasn’t the biggest surprise. Two previously eliminated players were on each platform. One knew the value of the cases, while the other could help build the bridge. And these former players could refuse to help, or sabotage.
Parvati, Phillip, Dickson, Seychelle, Dr. Will, and La Shell Wooten all returned. The only player who ran into major problems was CK. She sent Seychelle home, so the Long Island native demanded that she grovel. Damn! After that, Seychelle said she would help build the bridge. And by “help,” I mean sabotage CK.
Then, at Dr. Will’s platform, he declined to help CK. But after watching her struggle, he pitched in. In the end, CK had the longest time for the challenge and was eliminated.
However, Dr. Will had a surprise for David, who eliminated him. Dr. Will helped David build the bridge. But when it was down to the last plank, he tossed it in the ocean, stating, “Australian Survivor is never Big Brother.” Dr. Will just can’t help himself.
I think that bringing back the former contestants, and having the players experience some Karma, was a brilliant twist. All in all, Season 2 of DONDI was spectacular and filled with crazy, and shocking, moments.
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Hilary Duff‘s son Luca Cruz is officially a teenager and the actor is celebrating it with the sweetest tribute. The “Lizzie McGuire” alum shared a tear-jerking note on Instagram alongside some adorable photos of the 13-year-old with his siblings.
Showering all the love she could muster, Duff reflected on how quickly time had passed by. She was also full of praise for her son’s character and listed the best things about him. The star also shared sweet memories between the mother-son duo in the caption.
Hilary Duff celebrates son’s 13th birthday with adorable photos
On March 20, Hilary Duff marked her son Luca Cruz’s 13th birthday with a touching post. The actor took to Instagram to share adorable photos of him creating fun memories with his siblings. Duff shares son Luca with ex-husband Mike Comrie, and daughters Banks, Mae, and Townes with her current husband Matthew Koma.
Hilary Duff shared how her son Luca is loved by people for his “sweet, heart facing forward with the coolest point of view.” The actor shared that the 13-year-old is quite fond of soccer, so much so that he can name players back to the 70s and talk about a history-making game. She also pointed to her son’s artistic skills, hoping for more of his writing in the future. Duff further revealed that he had been taking a new interest in History.
Reflecting on her not-so-normal school experience, Hilary Duff took pride in her eldest turning the tables and having more information than her. She continued, “It’s so cool to see his interest shift, his confidence grow…his sure footedness and knowing being learned.” Looking back on their memories together, the star reflected on spending time with him while “snacking in the kitchen” or “listening to hip hop.”
Hilary Duff also lauded son Luca’s role as the big brother and his smile and humor. She ended the note with a heartwarming message that read, “Being your mom is the BEST…Happy 13 Angel, forever standing by to cheer you on. -mom”
Meanwhile, fans echoed Duff’s sentiments, noting how Luca is already a teenager. Many showered him with kind wishes and some also noted that he closely resembled his mom.
Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Momtastic.
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