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An Air China flight traveling to South Korea had to make an emergency landing Saturday after a fire erupted in an overhead bin, sending passengers into a panic, according to media reports. The packed jet, carrying 160 passengers and crew members,…
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Not watching Love Island USA meant Reasonable Doubt‘s Brandee Evans didn’t realize she was filming scenes with reality star Kordell Beckham.
During the Thursday, October 16, episode of the Hulu series, Evans’ character Monica shared the screen with Ozzie’s (Kyle Bary) friends — with one of the guys being played by Beckham.
“I’ve never seen Love Island. I didn’t know who Kordell was,” Evans exclusively told Us Weekly. “But I just knew he was so kind and then I just know who I met on that set. So I’m going to have to go watch Love Island USA now.”
Evans praised Beckham’s performance, adding, “I remember him just being so kind and so cute. And what’s so funny is if this was one of his first acting jobs, he came into the scene with these balloons. If you go back and watch, he puts the balloons down because he’s new to acting. We all do it. I’ve done it too. So he put the balloons down in my shot.”
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The actress told Us she simply laughed off Beckham’s mistake.
“I just acted with it. I was like, ‘It’s hilarious.’ The director loved it too. So when they cut, I go, ‘Kordell, not you putting the balloons in my face.’ He was so sweet. That’s the type of set we have. We can literally joke with each other,” Evans continued. “He put them there and then I just moved them out of the way and stayed in character. But that’s what they ended up using because it was so hilarious.”
Evans added: “If that’s the only thing that could tell that he was new to acting, that’s it. Because he was taking the director’s notes easily, he was fun to work with and he knew his stuff. It was great and I’m really excited for him. I hope his career does amazing after this.”
Reasonable Doubt, which premiered in 2022, follows a successful criminal defense lawyer at an upscale Los Angeles law firm. Evans, for her part, told Us that season 3 of the Hulu legal drama will include a new case involving Evans’ character, Monica.
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“I’m very excited for everyone to see what happens. Because the best work to me is yet to come for Monica,” Evans teased to Us. “I can’t wait for you all to see it so people can see the different levels that I can do. People are so used to Mercedes [on P-Valley] and I love that Monica is so different.”
In addition to Reasonable Doubt, Evans will also be reprising the lead role in season 3 of P-Valley, adding, “We do have season 3 coming and Mercedes is just waiting for her time to shine. Season 3 is life-changing.”
Evans continued: “P-Valley tells authentic stories, Reasonable Doubt tells authentic stories and I am [always looking for more] authentic stories. That’s what locks in for me. I do want to do some comedy and a rom-com. People are so used to seeing me do these heavy roles but I want you all to see fun Brandee.”
New episodes of Reasonable Doubt air Thursdays on Hulu.
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Angela White — formerly known as Blac Chyna — and Rob Kardashian seem on the way to reconciliation … ’cause while she wont say the pair are dating again, it seems they’re a lot more than co-parents. The model and rapper dished on her baby daddy…
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Julia Roberts’ stunning looks over the years proves she’s a “Pretty Woman!” Here is a 21-year-old version of the Hollywood icon showcasing her voluptuous curls playing Vivian in “Pretty Woman” back in 1990 (left). This role cemented her status as…
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Hidden under this mashed up photo is a celebrity who has one of the largest Instagram followings … Given the clues, can you score the unknown star?! She’s always topical, but she hit it out of the park this week with two big drops … both which,…
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Ben Stiller examined his parents Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara’s enduring legacy — and the downside of their fame — in the 2025 documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost.
Jerry and his wife were not only partners in life, but they also formed a popular comedy duo that performed in major venues across the U.S. throughout Ben and his sister Amy Stiller’s childhood in the 1960s and ‘70s.
In Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, Ben admitted that his parents’ connection was volatile and that he remembered hearing “raised voices” often in his childhood.
“They were very close but they were also very different, too,” he explained.
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Keep scrolling for more on Jerry and Meara’s life and careers.
Jerry served in the U.S. Army in World War II and returned home to study at Syracuse University. He took part in various New York theatre productions in the early ‘50s, before meeting Meara in 1953.
The two were married the following year and soon began performing together as a comedic duo. Jerry and Meara were among the earliest members of the famed Second City improv troupe in Chicago, which subsequently launched the careers of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and Amber Ruffin, among countless others.
Jerry and Meara became recurring guests on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1960s and hosted their own short-form series that aired after Saturday Night Live in syndication.
Aside from his comedy team, Jerry memorably played George Constanza’s curmudgeonly father Frank Costanza on the classic TV sitcom Seinfeld, for which he earned an Emmy Award nomination. Other notable roles included starring opposite Kevin James as Arthur Spooner in The King of Queens and doing voiceover work for Disney.
Jerry frequently appeared in his son Ben’s projects, with notable roles in both Zoolander films and Heavyweights, among others.
Ben announced his father’s death at age 92 from natural causes in May 2020 and paid tribute to his comedic legacy.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” he tweeted. “He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
The comedian had a very difficult childhood, as her mother Mary Dempsey died by suicide when Meara was only 10 years old.
As a teenager, Meara studied under famed acting teacher Uta Hagen at New York City’s prestigious New School. However, she credited her future husband Jerry with convincing her to try comedy.
“Jerry started us being a comedy team,” she revealed. “He always thought I would be a great comedy partner.”
Aside from her comedy team with her husband, Meara was nominated for four Emmy Awards throughout her life. She won a Writers Guild of America Award for cowriting the 1983 TV movie The Other Woman.
Like her husband, Meara worked extensively in TV sitcoms, including Rhoda, Archie Bunker’s Place and Alf throughout the 1970s and ‘80s. She memorably played Steve Brady’s mother Mary on Sex and the City and joined her husband Jerry on The King of Queens.
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Meara faced numerous health issues throughout her life, with her son Ben later revealing that she struggled with alcoholism.
“My mother had issues across her life with alcoholism,” Ben acknowledged in 2023. “She got sober and really explored that stuff … She had so much trauma [in her life] and the thing that I’m so grateful for is that, I think so many people who live with alcoholism in their families, it’s never dealt with. It’s never, ever explored or even talked about.”
He went on, “What I’m grateful for is she really delved into that in her therapy. For someone who’s a functioning alcoholic, it’s basically that you’re trying to navigate that because it’s not dramatic.”
Meara died at age 85 in May 2015 after suffering multiple strokes.
Ben explored his complicated relationship with his parents in the 2025 Apple TV documentary Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, which premiered at the New York Film Festival in October 2025.
In the film, Ben opened up about the resentment he felt towards his father Jerry for not tackling his mom’s alcoholism head-on.
“When [my mom] was drinking, my dad never really knew how to handle it,” Stiller explained. “I think he loved her so much and he was so committed to her. Also the act and what they did together was so important, that he had to figure out how to deal with that on his own. But I think I resented him for not acknowledging it to us.”
Ben said that he and sister Amy always knew that their father “loved us more than anything,” though it was always painful to see their mother struggle.
“I think he was just trying to figure out how to navigate that and I got so angry at him for not being there for us but I don’t even think I understood that for awhile,” he recalled.
However, Ben and his wife, Christine Taylor, also reflected on the way Meara was able to empathize and support them once she got sober.
“She would see me as a new mother, during those moments where it was crazy and frenetic, and tell me how great a job I was doing,” Taylor said. “It was a way to make me feel so good about what I was doing, but [also] her acknowledging what she couldn’t do.”
Speaking to Time about the documentary, Ben stressed how important it was to show that his parents’ fame was a double-edged sword.
“When people see the movie, you can see how organic it was for my sister and I to be a part of this world,” Stiller noted. “It was our reality and it’s what we grew up in and we loved it when we were kids. The flip side was, it took our parents away from us, which any creative endeavor does. You have a creative parent, part of them is going to be dedicated to their creativity, if they’re a real artist. They can’t deny that.”
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Sabrina Carpenter playfully clapped back at controversy over her album Man’s Best Friend during her appearance on Saturday Night Live.
The “Tears” singer, 26, pulled double duty as host and musical guest for SNL’s latest season 51 episode on Saturday, October 18. One shocking moment saw Carpenter twice use the word “f**k” during her performance “Nobody’s Song” without being bleeped on the East Coast feed, in an apparent technical glitch.
Elsewhere, Carpenter wasted no time in addressing criticism of the sexy lyrics and imagery on her seventh studio album.
“Some people got a little freaked out by the cover,” she told viewers in her monologue. “I’m not sure why? It was just this: me on all fours, with an unseen figure pulling my hair. But what people don’t realize is that’s just how they cropped it. If you zoom out, it’s clearly a picture from the [Saturday Night Live] 50th anniversary special of Bowen [Yang] helping me up by the hair — after Martin Short shoved me out of the buffet line, saying something like, ‘Daddy need his mini quiche.’”
Carpenter then offered to “clear up some misconceptions” regarding her feelings about sexuality.
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“Everyone thinks of me as this ‘horn dog’ pop star, but there’s really so much more to me,” she teased. “I’m not just horny. I’m also turned-on, and I’m sexually charged, and I love to read. My favorite book is the encyclopedia. It’s so big, and it’s hard.”
Despite being name-checked by Carpenter in her SNL monologue, cast member Yang actually missed Saturday’s show to attend an awards show in Los Angeles. (Yang still contributed to the writing and appeared in a pre-taped sketch.)
SNL also recently made headlines on October 11 when Charli XCX had a cameo during musical guest Role Model’s performance of “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out.” Many suspected that Charli XCX’s decision to wear a “Max’s Kansas City” T-shirt may have been a not-so-subtle response to Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl song, “Actually Romantic,” which fans theorized was about a beef between the two stars. (Charli XCX, 33, declined to comment when asked directly about the supposed feud in an October 14 interview.)
Meanwhile, Carpenter has her own history with Swift, as she was a support act on the Latin American, Australian and Singaporean legs of the Eras Tour in 2024. Carpenter most recently duetted with Swift, 35, on the latter’s Life of a Showgirl title track.
“The Life of a Showgirl” is the cautionary tale of a young dancer named Kitty who learns that show business is not “all flowers and magic,” according to Swift.
“When we were writing it, we finished it, and I just kind of thought, I want Sabrina to sing on this so bad,” Swift explained during her Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl event. “She’s someone who’s really well equipped for this career.”
Swift went on, “She’s so good at moving through backlash or criticism, or people being unfair to her or picking her apart. She has the temperament to pivot and use it as fuel.”
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Meanwhile, Saturday Night Live underwent a huge cast overhaul following its landmark 50th season, with cast members Devon Walker, Michael Longfellow, Heidi Gardner and Ego Nwodim all leaving the show ahead of season 51. New featured players for the October 4 premiere included Tommy Brennan, Jeremy Culhane, Kam Patterson, Veronika Slowikowska and Please Don’t Destroy member Ben Marshall.
SNL producer Lorne Michaels told Puck News in August that it was a necessity to change up the cast since he couldn’t really make any wholesale changes in season 50.
“Last season, when we were at the party of the first show, quarter of four in the morning, Dana [Carvey, who played Joe Biden], comes over to me and says, ‘I don’t think anyone knows you called me June 4th [to play Biden],’” Michaels, 80, said. “I wanted people coming back and being part of [the 50th season].”
The producer continued, “So when Kate [McKinnon] hosted, Kristen [Wiig] and Maya [Rudolph] came back for it. That meant there couldn’t be those kind of disruptions, or anything that was going to take the focus off [the 50th season]. And we had an election.”
Saturday Night Live’s next new episode airs November 1 on NBC at 11:30p.m ET with host Miles Teller and musical guest Brandi Carlile. SNL has announced that comedian Nikki Glaser and Sombr will appear November 8, while Glen Powell and Olivia Dean are booked for the November 15 episode.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika revealed that his government will implement free secondary school education starting January 2026.
Speaking at the Mulakho wa Alomwe cultural festival in Mulanje’s Chonde, Mutharika emphasized that the initiative aims to eliminate absenteeism due to school fees, thereby empowering Malawi’s youth.
Mutharika’s announcement is a fulfillment of his campaign promise to introduce free secondary school education in Malawi.
The policy is expected to benefit thousands of students nationwide, enabling them to access quality education without financial burdens.
While details on the implementation plan are still emerging, the President’s statement suggests that the government will cover tuition fees for secondary school students.
This move is likely to have a significant impact on Malawi’s education sector, potentially improving enrollment rates and reducing dropout rates.
However, not everyone is optimistic about the policy.
Some critics argue that free education might compromise the quality of education, citing Malawi’s already struggling education system.
Phunziro Mvula previously expressed concerns that removing parental contributions could deepen dependency and reduce accountability in communities.
Despite these concerns, Mutharika’s government remains committed to implementing the policy.
The introduction of free secondary school education is expected to have far-reaching benefits for Malawi’s youth, enabling them to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the country’s development.
As Malawi embarks on this new chapter in its education sector, the international community will be watching closely.
The success of this policy will depend on effective implementation, adequate funding, and a commitment to maintaining quality education standards.
With this bold initiative, Mutharika’s government is poised to make a significant impact on Malawi’s education sector, potentially transforming the lives of thousands of young Malawians. As the country moves forward, one thing is certain: the future of Malawi’s youth is brighter than ever.
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BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-In a shocking turn of events, four Malawi Police officers have been arrested for allegedly robbing an Indian national of MK143 million in a well-planned sting operation in Blantyre’s Sunnyside area.
The suspects, identified as Sergeant Leonard Poya, 38, Sergeant Inspector Pemphero Kachipapa, 42, Sergeant Inspector Fabiano Phillip, 39, and Sergeant John Bokosi, who is still at large, were arrested by the Blantyre CID after a thorough investigation.
According to police reports, the robbery occurred on October 17, 2025, when the victim, Yasin Patel, was lured to Gelato in Sunnyside by two Indian nationals, Nouman Khan and Faraz Khan, who had connived with the police officers to rob him of his money.
The police officers, who were armed, arrived at the scene and took a carton containing K143 million from the victim, pretending to be conducting a routine operation.
The two Indian nationals, who had set up the sting, fled the scene, leaving the victim to be robbed.
The police officers were arrested after the Indian nationals revealed their involvement in the robbery and provided details of the officers’ identities and contact information.
Investigations led to the recovery of some of the stolen money, and the three arrested officers are currently in custody.
The incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of some police officers in Malawi and the need for thorough vetting and accountability within the force.
The case is still under investigation, and the police are working to apprehend the fourth suspect, Sergeant John Bokosi.
The two Indian nationals, Nouman Khan and Faraz Khan, are also facing charges related to the robbery.
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…..Despite extensive campaign efforts, voters signal a decisive shift in Malawi’s political landscape….
The 2025 election campaign trail by former President Lazarus Chakwera has come under scrutiny following the recent election outcomes.
Many observers are questioning whether all the resources, rallies, and public engagements invested during the campaign yielded the intended results.
Voters across Malawi have seemingly expressed dissatisfaction with the former president’s leadership, signaling a clear message at the polls.
Political analysts argue that the electorate’s response indicates growing discontent with past governance and a desire for change.
Despite former President Chakwera’s high-profile appearances and promises during the campaign, the results suggest that these efforts were insufficient to secure widespread support.
Citizens have voiced concerns over issues such as governance, economic management, and service delivery, which may have influenced their voting behavior.
The outcome serves as a reminder that political influence and visibility do not always guarantee electoral success.
This development underscores the importance of aligning political strategies with the aspirations and needs of the populace.
Malawians have demonstrated through their votes that they are increasingly exercising their democratic right to demand accountability and effective leadership.
Ultimately, the 2025 elections reflect a dynamic political landscape where even well-established figures like former President Chakwera must continuously earn the trust and confidence of the people.
The electorate’s decisive actions indicate a shift in political priorities, challenging past leadership and opening space for new voices and approaches in Malawi’s governance.
The results also highlight the necessity for political leaders to maintain meaningful engagement with citizens beyond campaign periods.
In conclusion, while former President Chakwera’s campaign was extensive and visible, the 2025 elections reveal that the will of the Malawian people ultimately determines political outcomes.
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