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Former Disney star opens up about ‘life-altering brain injury’ that left her ‘out of commission’

Former Disney star opens up about ‘life-altering brain injury’ that left her ‘out of commission’

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Debby Ryan is opening up about a brain injury that changed her life several years ago. The former Disney Channel star, 33, revealed during an interview on Mythical Kitchen’s Last Meals that she is still dealing with the aftermath of the injury, which occurred after a long history of migraines as well as four other concussions. “I had a pretty crazy life-altering brain injury a few years ago, and I was out of commission for like six months,” Ryan said on the YouTube series episode, which was published Tuesday. Ryan went on to say that she went to a “neurological rehab” for six months, but that her symptoms only got worse until she tried a “fringe science treatment.” However, she said, “there are some …

Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys makes history as Widow’s Bay sweeps awards

Emmys 2026: Matthew Rhys makes history as Widow’s Bay sweeps awards

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Well, at least Matthew Rhys had a good night. The 51-year-old Welsh star became the first person in Emmys history to win two acting awards in different leading categories on the same night. His bravura performance as a psychopathic real estate magnate in The Beast in Me and his hilarious turn as the put-upon mayor in Widow’s Bay had very little in common, other than showcasing his remarkable range and the subtlety of his performances. Anyone who’s seen The Americans (which also won him an Emmy) will know that Rhys could already make a credible case for being the finest actor working today. Now he has the silverware to back it up. Rhys’ twin triumphs, accompanied by snatches of celebratory Welsh, were high points in an awards ceremony that too often felt flat and uninspiring. Host Mariska Hargitay just about got …

John Mulaney’s Emmys appearance has fans all saying the same thing

John Mulaney’s Emmys appearance has fans all saying the same thing

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter John Mulaney’s 2026 Emmys appearance has fans all echoing the same thing online. Mulaney, 44, appeared to present the Lead Actor in a Drama Series category during Monday night’s ceremony. In doing so, he made several jokes in rapid succession, drawing hearty laughs from the crowd, and even garnering the broadcast’s first bleeped-out phrase. The comedian’s appearance lasted longer than several of the speeches so far during the ceremony. Now, fans are all calling for Mulaney to serve as next year’s host — or to lead any awards show. “Ok we really gotta get John Mulaney to host some of these awards shows. That was fantastic,” one person wrote on X while another agreed, “John Mulaney needs to host everything.” “Oh my god why didn’t they just get John Mulaney to host the Emmys??” someone else wrote as another said, “Gotta …

The most questionable looks on the 2026 Emmys red carpet — and those who pulled it off

The most questionable looks on the 2026 Emmys red carpet — and those who pulled it off

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The 2026 Emmy Awards red carpet is underway and stars are showing skin and daring to be bold — for better or for worse. The 78th annual television awards ceremony is back at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, where Law & Order star Mariska Hargitay will host. Medical drama The Pitt leads the pack with 25 nominations, followed closely by Hacks and Widow’s Bay. Even though the stars are only starting to arrive on the red carpet, early trends are emerging, including bright colors, soft glam and power suits. While some nailed the assignment for television’s biggest night, others missed the mark. Read on to see who was locked in — and who looked out of place. Supriya Ganesh Supriya Ganesh, who stars …

Paul Walker’s brother says AI could resurrect Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious finale: ‘There’s years of footage’

Paul Walker’s brother says AI could resurrect Brian O’Conner in Fast & Furious finale: ‘There’s years of footage’

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Paul Walker’s brother has ruled out returning as a physical stand-in for his late sibling for the final Fast & Furious film, suggesting instead that artificial intelligence could be used to recreate the character. Cody Walker, who helped complete 2015’s Furious 7 after his brother died during production, said the decision should ultimately rest with Paul Walker’s daughter Meadow, saying: “My stance is, it’s what Meadow wants to see done; it’s her father.” “I would not be interested in doing that again. I love the way his character exited the franchise. They didn’t kill him off, they didn’t do something cheesy like that. It’s beautiful, [Brian] is off raising his kids,” Walker told Entertainment Weekly. He continued: “But if they want to do that, if Meadow would like to see that, they don’t need me or Caleb. AI was not a …

Another SNL star exits show before Season 52 premiere

Another SNL star exits show before Season 52 premiere

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Martin Herlihy will depart Saturday Night Live after five seasons, according to reports. Herlihy was on-screen for four seasons as part of the sketch trio Please Don’t Destroy. When the trio was split up following season 50, Herlihy moved to the writing staff while John Higgins left the show and Ben Marshall was promoted to the main cast. LateNighter was first to report that Herlihy will exit ahead of the season 52 premiere later this month. The Independent has reached out to NBC for comment. Herlihy appeared in dozens of sketches during his time on SNL, including the favorite “Roast” skit with Dakota Johnson. He was also called a “sad virgin” by Taylor Swift. Martin Herlihy will leave ‘Saturday Night Live’ according to reports (Getty) Martin Herlihy, Ben Marshall and John Higgins make up the sketch trio Please Don’t Destroy (Getty) …

I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden, 95, drops out of film festival due to ‘sudden illness’

I Dream of Jeannie star Barbara Eden, 95, drops out of film festival due to ‘sudden illness’

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Barbara Eden has pulled out of an appearance at a Los Angeles film festival due to a “sudden illness.” The 95-year-old actor, famed for her titular role in the 1960s sitcom I Dream of Jeannie, was scheduled to receive a legacy award at the Cinecon Classic Film Festival on Saturday, but canceled her appearance at the last minute. “We’re sorry to share that, due to a sudden illness, Barbara Eden will no longer be able to appear in person at Cinecon tonight,” event organizers announced in a Facebook post. “Barbara is deeply regretful that she had to cancel at the last minute, as she had been very much looking forward to seeing everyone and celebrating with us,” they continued. “We know how many of …

Practical Magic child star says nobody told her she’d been recast in sequel

Practical Magic child star says nobody told her she’d been recast in sequel

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter When Practical Magic 2 was first announced, a big question mark surrounded whether Evan Rachel Wood would return to play the child from the 1998 original. The answer was no, and Wood, who played the daughter of Sandra Bullock’s character, was replaced by Joey King. However, the actor has claimed she was not told in advance by anybody working on the film until King herself informed her of the news. Evan Rachel Wood wasn’t asked backed for ‘Practical Magic 2’ (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) “I really appreciated Joey King reaching out to me, because no one who worked on the original film did,” Wood wrote on her Instagram Stories, calling her “a sweetheart.” Wood previously claimed she was “told they are re-casting” after offering her services when she first heard there was going to be a sequel. She told her Instagram followers: …

We can’t let ‘body shaming’ stop us calling out the terrifying skinnification of celebrity culture

We can’t let ‘body shaming’ stop us calling out the terrifying skinnification of celebrity culture

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more What makes you think you have the right to comment on another woman’s body?” This admonition, and hundreds of others like it, has been cropping up a lot recently. Once upon a time, it would have been in response to trolls taking aim at a woman deemed too fat. Now, it’s being deployed against users expressing concern for women deemed too thin, a social media storm sparked after Ariana Grande was “called out” over her weight after the release of the music video for “Petal”, at the end of last month. It is, in theory, a good sentiment: your body is nobody else’s business. We have lived through countless iterations of women in the public eye being torn to shreds in the media, their …

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son debuts dramatic weight loss in rare photo

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son debuts dramatic weight loss in rare photo

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Christopher Schwarzenegger is flaunting his new physique in a picture from the famous family’s vacation. Although Christopher — the youngest son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and journalist Maria Shriver — largely stays out of the spotlight, a recent Instagram post by his sister, Katherine, showed a glimpse of the 28-year-old during their Cape Cod getaway. Katherine, 36, shared a picture Sunday that showed Christopher smiling on the beach in a T-shirt and board shorts, looking noticeably more muscular and fit than he did in his younger years. The siblings were on the family trip with their brother, actor Patrick, as well as Katherine’s husband, actor Chris Pratt, and Shriver’s brothers Anthony, Timothy and Mark. Christopher has been candid about his health journey throughout his …