Nicholas Hoult Auditioned For Multiple Important Harry Potter Roles (& Didn't Get Cast For Any Of Them)

Nosferatustar Nicholas Hoult may have worked on some of Hollywood’s biggest franchises, but the actor has revealed that he missed out on joining the originalHarry Pottermovies. Beginning his career at just six years of age, Hoult would later gain widespread recognition for his role in the 2002 comedyAbout A Boy. More recently, he has also come to be known as the younger iteration of theX-Men’sHank McCoy (AKA Beast), as well as landing the role of the iconic DC villainLex Luthor in 2025’sSuperman....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Joshua Wright

One Of My Favorite Gravity Falls Episode Explains Why This Is Disney's Best Animated Show

Gravity Fallsmay have ended nine years ago, but it’s still one of Disney’s best television shows, and one specific episode encapsulates exactly why. The town ofGravity Falls is full of vibrant characters, including the background townspeople, the one-off love interests of Mabel, and, of course, the wacky villains and antagonists. WhileGravity Fallsis only two seasons long, the show is full of great episodes. The series has so many fantastic moments that it’s hard to decide which are thebest episodes ofGravity Falls, but"Sock Opera" is a particular standout for many reasons....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1001 words · Amanda Jones

One Piece Confirms That Luffy and Shanks Still Have A Long Way To Go Before Reaching Joyboy's Level Of Power

WARNING: SPOILERS FROM ONE PIECE CHAPTER #1123 Summary One Piece’s Egghead arc is reaching its conclusion, but not before showing off themost potent demonstration of Hakiyet that provedLuffyandShanksare still weak compared to one legendary pirate. The colossal Iron Giant, named Emet, was discovered by Luffy at the beginning of the arc and played a massive role in helping the Straw Hat escape from the clutches of the Five Elders and the Marines under their thumb, especially after using its secret weapon, which showed a level of power thatOne Piecefans have not yet seen....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 621 words · Colton Mckinney

Paradise's Season 1 Finale Finally Reveals The Ironic Tragic Origin Of The Show's Title & Its Real Meaning

The following contains spoilers for Paradise season 1 episode 8, “The Man Who Kept The Secrets,” now streaming on HuluParadise’stitle gets a dark new meaning in the season 1 finale, which highlights a thematic core of the show. Despite initially presenting itself as a political thriller dealing with the fallout of the President being killed,Paradisehas steadily revealed itself to be a far larger story. The show has played with plenty of genres in quick succession, all while developing a cast of versatile characters who easily fit into the shifting tone with ease....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 659 words · Douglas Bond

Path of Exile 2: How To Get & Upgrade Waystones

Waystones are an important resource inPath of Exile 2’s endgame. Once you’ve completed the entirety of the main quest and officially entered the endgame content, you’ll unlock a new mechanic called the Atlas of Worlds - or, more colloquially, mapping. This is a unique game mode in which you’ll travel around the map from node to node, defeating enemies to reclaim each area from corruption. However, to unlock new, higher-level maps and continue making your waythrough the endgame quest"Cataclysm’s Wake," you’ll need to use unique items called Waystones....

July 30, 2025 · 5 min · 877 words · David Johnson

Selling The City Season 2: Latest News & Everything We Know

Netflix dropped the eight episodes of their latest spin-off from theirSellingfranchise,Selling The City, on January 3,and it’s time to discuss ifSelling The Cityseason 2 is happening. Season 1 attracted reality show fans and luxurious buyers alike, showing some incredible houses, cast drama, and explosive fights. The unscripted reality series, produced by thesame team behindSelling The OCandSelling Sunset,featured Eleonora Srugo’s team at Douglas Elliman in New York.Selling The Cityseason 1was captivating. The series had ginormous skyscraper houses that cost lots of money....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 762 words · Andrea Wagner

T1 vs EDG: T1 close out series in Overtime

Valorant News Will EDward Gaming surprise T1 in their inaugural VCT Tokyo match? The first match of Group A at the VCT Tokyo Masters will see EDG take on T1 esports. T1 vs EDG esports Live score EDG vs T1 esports Representing China is EDward Gaming, a well-known esports organization in the country. There are two Chinese teams at this year’s VCT Tokyo Masters. While VALORANT has not yet been officially released in China, the two invited teams are amongst the best in the country and will compete in the International event to prove their position in the world ranking....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 570 words · Rodney Allen

The Bachelor: Joey Graziadei’s Brand-New Job Might Force Kelsey Anderson Into Long-Distance Relationship After Breakup Rumors

The Bachelorstar Joey Graziadei has just wonDancing With The Starsseason 33, along with his professional dance partner, Jenna Johnson, and,now that they’re joining theDWTS Live2025tour, his fiancée, Kelsey Anderson, might be forced into a long-term relationship. AfterThe Bachelorseason 28, Joey and Kelsey moved to Los Angeles together while Joey competed onDWTS.Although they seemed like one ofBachelorNation’s most solid couples, they were plagued by breakup rumors while he was onDWTS.They denied they were having any problems, but Joey’s new job could cause strife in their relationship....

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Christopher Lynch

The Family Chantel: 8 Reasons Heartbreaker Pedro Jimeno Isn't Ready For Love After Divorcing Chantel Everett

Pedro Jimenoand Chantel Everett may have gotten divorced onThe Family Chantel, but that doesn’t mean the reality TV star is ready to date again. Chantel and Pedro first appeared on90 Day Fiancéseason 4, and their relationship only got more tumultuous over time. Pedro and Chantel met in his home country of the Dominican Republic while on vacation. They quickly fell in love, and Pedro moved to the U.S. on a K-1 visa to marry Chantel....

July 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1672 words · Connor Lopez

The Golden Bachelorette: Joan's Engagement Ring, Possible Wedding Plans & "Runaway Groom" Red Flags Explained

Joan Vassos offered Chock Chapple her final rose onThe Golden Bacheloretteseason 1, and he gave her a sparkling diamond engagement ring. 60-year-old Chock helped design the Art Deco-style stunner, with the assistance of famed jeweler, Neil Lane. 61-year-old Joan hasn’t taken the ring off since Chock slipped it onto her finger. The ring shows off Chock’s good taste, and perfectly encapsulates Joan’s style. Joan was no stranger to looking for love on national television, since she made her television debut as a contestant onThe Golden Bachelorseason 1....

July 30, 2025 · 2 min · 408 words · Cindy Williams

The Real-Life Mythology Behind Game Of Thrones That Foreshadowed Bran Stark Becoming King At The End

The choice to make Bran Stark king at the end ofGame of Thronesshocked millions, buta real-life mythological character who inspired Bran foreshadowed the decision from the beginning. George R.R. Martin’sA Song of Ice & Firebooksare some of the most prolific in the fantasy genre, and the largest pool of inspiration for the novels is real-life history and mythology. The English civil war, the War of the Roses, was the backbone for many of Martin’s ideas, with the Lancasters and Yorks paralleling the Lannisters and Starks....

July 30, 2025 · 3 min · 546 words · Teresa Moore

Thelma Director Josh Margolin & Star June Squibb Reflect On Making Their Heartwarming Surprise Hit Comedy

Warning: SPOILERS for Thelma.Thelmais a heartwarming comedy inspired by true events. Just like in the film, writer/director Josh Margolin’s grandmother Thelma was once nearly scammed into sending money to someone pretending to be her grandson (unlike the film, Margolin’s family intervened before the money could be sent). The director took that experience, his relationship with his grandmother, a healthy dose of creative license and blended them into what would quickly become a surprise hit....

July 30, 2025 · 10 min · 2117 words · Edward Powell

This Dark Recurring Far Side Joke Charts How Gary Larson's Humor Evolved Over Time

Summary WhileThe Far Sidedidn’t have recurring characters or ongoing storylines in the traditional sense, Gary Larson’s infamous comic was highly iterative in its own way – perhaps best illustrated by one dark visual gag that repeated in several different forms over the course ofThe Far Side’stime in publication. The Far Side’s"kill marking" jokes were a series of panels produced in the early years of the cartoon; by studying them in sequence, readers can observe some keyaspects of Gary Larson’s approach to humor....

July 30, 2025 · 8 min · 1596 words · Seth Mcmillan