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Comedian Steve Bridges — known for his hilarious POV skits online — has died. His wife, Chelsey Bridges, announced the shocking news on his social media pages … tearfully revealing he passed away in his sleep on their couch on Wednesday. The…
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LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The government of Malawi has suspended three senior officials heading key statutory corporations, Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr. Justin Saidi has confirmed.
Those affected include George Kasakula, Director General of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC); Daud Suleman, Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA); and Humphrey Mdyetseni, Chief Executive Officer of the National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF).
Dr. Saidi stated that the decision was made to facilitate ongoing investigations but did not reveal the specific reasons behind the suspensions.
He emphasized that the move is part of the government’s continued effort to ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity within public institutions.
According to sources within Capital Hill, the suspensions come at a time when the government is strengthening oversight and performance monitoring of parastatal organizations.
The affected institutions — MBC, MACRA, and NEEF — play crucial roles in the country’s media, communications, and economic empowerment sectors, respectively.
MBC serves as the national public broadcaster, MACRA regulates the communications industry, while NEEF oversees financial inclusion and economic empowerment initiatives for small and medium enterprises.
Observers note that the simultaneous suspension of three top executives signals a broader effort by the Mutharika administration to address governance and operational challenges in public institutions.
Meanwhile, interim leaders are expected to be appointed to ensure continuity of operations in the affected organizations while investigations proceed.
The Office of the President and Cabinet has assured the public that the process will be conducted fairly and in accordance with established procedures.
As the investigations continue, Malawians await further clarification on the circumstances that led to the suspensions and the potential implications for the leadership of the country’s key parastatals.
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The Pentagon’s pissed off at a new LGBTQ-focused military series … claiming it goes completely against the “warrior ethos” — and, they’re bashing Netflix for it. Here’s the deal … the show “Boots” — the story of a gay Marine recruit, forced…
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This October, whether you’re looking for thrills or chills, Peacock has got you covered either way.
For the thriller department in particular, the streamer has plenty of crime, mystery and suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat, including some brand-new offerings.
This month, Watch With Us has picked a few of the best Peacock thriller highlights, including the new crime comedy caper Honey Don’t! starring Margaret Qualley and the FBI action thriller classic, Sicario.
Read on to see the rest of our list.
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Honey O’Donahue (Qualley) is a small-town private eye who investigates a series of bizarre deaths that all seem to be linked to a suspicious church. When Honey is called to the scene of a car accident, she realizes that the victim was a prospective client who had called her that same day. Honey discovers that the victim, Mia, was a member of the Four-Way Temple led by the charismatic Reverend Drew Devlin (Chris Evans), and her continued investigation leads her down a dark and dangerous path involving drug deals and dead bodies.
This neo-noir black comedy comes from one half of the Coen brothers directing duo, Ethan Coen, and leans heavily into the brothers’ known wheelhouse of combining gripping crime narratives with wacky, even slapstick humor. Honey Don’t! received praise from critics for its performances and world-building, finding that its consistent gags and silliness often made up for its lackadaisical narrative. Still, Qualley’s performance was noted as a standout and well worth the watch.
Honey Don’t! is streaming on Peacock.
Moralistic FBI agent Kate Mercer (Emily Blunt) rises through the ranks of her stereotypically patriarchal profession and receives an important assignment. She is assigned by a mysterious government official (Josh Brolin) to join a task force to bring down a ruthless and powerful Mexican drug cartel. Working alongside the enigmatic Alejandro (Benicio del Toro), Kate’s ideals are tested, and the lines between good and evil are blurred as she descends into the crime and chaos of the US-Mexican drug trade.
Masterful direction from Denis Villeneuve (Dune) and breathtaking cinematography from Roger Deakins come together to create an unflinching portrait of the gray area of human morality and the war on drugs. In addition to being a wonderfully directed and stylized film, Sicario’s narrative is taut and completely engrossing, further elevated by superb performances from the entire cast. At the 88th Academy Awards, the film received nominations for Best Cinematography, Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing.
Sicario is streaming on Peacock.
A plot to kidnap the daughter of a powerful underworld figure turns awry in this hilarious mashup of thriller, horror and comedy. When the ragtag group of criminals takes the 12-year-old girl to a secluded mansion, they learn that there is more to her family than they initially realized — and the little girl carries a terrifying secret.
Abigail features an eclectic ensemble cast including Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton and Giancarlo Esposito. Stylish, funny and full of twists you won’t see coming, Abigail is sure to meet your needs for some thrilling entertainment. It received positive reviews, with critics praising it for its atmosphere, cast chemistry and sense of humor.
Abigail is streaming on Peacock.
Sofia Minor (Samara Weaving) is a pop star with a major problem — she has an obsessed fan, Paul Duerson (Ray Nicholson), who thinks they are in love. After an initial attempt to establish contact lands him in prison, Paul escapes and, with the help of fellow inmate Penny (Alba Baptiste), breaks into Sofia’s mansion to profess his love for her. But Paul’s best-laid plans come undone as Sofia is ready with a security guard (Eric Dane) eager for revenge and her own resolve to stop Paul’s stalking once and for all.
While Borderline’s plot is a standard psycho stalker story that Fatal Attraction perfected nearly four decades ago, what elevates the movie is the performances of the two leads. As Sofia, Weaving adds yet another formidable female to her scream queen resume, while Nicholson shows a talent for lunacy that he must have inherited from his famous father, Jack. He has a gift for playing men with madness that isn’t too far off from The Shining’s Jack Torrance.
Borderline is streaming on Peacock.
Getting back into the dating scene is a nightmare for Violet Gates (Meghann Fahy) in Drop. After years of being a single widowed mother, Violet’s young son, Toby (Jacob Robinson), and Violet’s sister, Jen (Violett Beane), encourage her to go on a date with Henry Campbell (Brandon Sklenar), a man she met through a dating site.
Although Violet’s date with Henry starts well, she is harassed by strange and alarming messages on her phone that ultimately threaten the life of her son. And if Violet doesn’t cooperate with Toby’s captor and act against Henry, then she may never see her son alive again.
Drop is now streaming on Peacock.
The Outfit takes place almost exclusively in the tailor shop of Leonard Burling (Mark Rylance) in 1956. Leonard’s primary clientele is the Irish mob, as led by Roy Boyle (Simon Russell Beale) and his son, Richie (Dylan O’Brien). Despite his misgivings, Leonard even lets Richie’s girlfriend, Mable Shaun (Zoey Deutch), work at the shop.
Things start to unravel when Richie shows up at the shop badly wounded alongside his top enforcer, Francis (Johnny Flynn). The Boyle family is convinced that they have a rat in the organization, and the proof is waiting in the shop. As Leonard soon discovers, that intel is also worth killing over.
The Outfit is streaming on Peacock.
Before Christopher Nolan made his name directing the Dark Knight trilogy, his calling card in Hollywood was Memento. For his first trick, Nolan shows audiences the ending of Memento before they realize what it means. Then he lets the story unfold in two parallel narratives before catching up with the conclusion.
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The film revolves around Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce), a man who lost his wife and his ability to make new long-term memories due to a brutal attack. Now, Leonard’s memories reset nearly every ten minutes, and he’s not sure if he can trust the people around him, including Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss) and Teddy (Joe Pantoliano). Everyone seems to take advantage of Leonard’s condition, including Leonard himself.
Memento is streaming on Peacock.
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Next Gen NYC’s Ariana Biermann is moving out and moving on after her split from Hudson McLeroy.
In a video posted to Instagram on Thursday, October 16, Biermann, 24, documented her move with help from Roadway Moving as she migrated from the apartment she shared with McLeroy and into her own place.
“Today is moving day, again,” Biermann said at the start of the video. “I’m moving into my own apartment. … First ever apartment in New York City. I’m the sole person on the lease.”
“I’m excited, but also a very bittersweet thing,” she added, referring to her split from McLeroy.
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The video continued with movers from Roadway transferring her belongings, including a sofa, to her new apartment.
At the end of the video, Biermann stood on the balcony of her apartment, overlooking the New York skyline and said, “My first night ever in my own apartment.”
The Bravo reality star confirmed her split from McLeroy, her high school sweetheart, in an Instagram Story on Tuesday, October 14.
“Hudson and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote. “While these things are never easy, we both know it’s what’s best for us right now. We are so grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the years.”
“Sometimes, life takes you in different directions and that’s OK,” she continued.
A day later, McLeroy addressed the separation in his own statement posted to Instagram Stories.
“I feel like everyone deserves to hear both sides of our story,” he wrote. “I still and always will love Ariana.”
“She’s been there for me at times when I couldn’t be there for myself,” McLeroy said. “I still have a lot of things I need to heal from and deal with on my own to become the person I truly want to be.”
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He concluded, “I appreciate all of the love and support everyone is showing us during this difficult time.”
The couple dated on and off since high school, and first went public with their relationship on social media in 2018.
Biermann, the daughter of Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kim Zolciak, and McLeroy moved to New York City together in July 2024. They documented their first year in the Big Apple in the first season of Bravo’s Next Gen NYC, which premiered in June.
The show also captured Biermann rekindling her childhood friendship with Riley Burruss, the daughter of Zolciak’s RHOA costar Kandi Burruss. Zolciak and Kandi famously fell out on the reality show over Zolciak’s song “Tardy for the Party,” which Kandi cowrote and produced.
“I’m so happy we can show the world that it doesn’t matter when you stop being somebody’s friend or what happens between your families — you can still pick up and have a friendship outside of all the bulls***,” Biermann exclusively told Us Weekly in a recent interview.
Riley added, “I was nervous, but we spent the day together, even outside of the cameras. We became best friends in two hours.”
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Actress Samantha Eggar — best known for “The Collector,” “Doctor Dolittle” and “The Molly Maguires” — has died, TMZ can confirm. The lively British actress died peacefully Wednesday surrounded by family at her home in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles…
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The WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement is set to expire in a matter of days … and Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young tells TMZ Sports that while there are plenty of issues still left to hammer out — the biggest comes down to the almighty…
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Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba is hitting back after being accused of harsh scoring by some viewers.
In the comments section of an Instagram post she shared on Wednesday, October 15, Inaba, 57, addressed the criticism she’s received by DWTS fans who don’t always agree with her scores.
“It’s okay to disagree about what we see. That’s what makes our show great,” she wrote. “You have a say in the matter. We want you to vote for what you love and believe in. I appreciate your comment and the way you expressed your feelings. ❤️ thank you for your passion and your opinion.”
Inaba’s remark appeared to be in response to the many comments on the post, which took issue with the scores given to certain celebrities competing on the show.
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“Giving Whitney [Leavitt] a 9 but Robert [Irwin] an 8, GIRLLL please get it together,” one follower wrote.
Another commented, “Can you explain why you gave Whitney a 9 when she was off beat and also has prior dance experience so she shouldn’t be off beat, but Robert and even Jen [Affleck] had a beautiful dance, timing was impeccable and you scored them lower? Just confusing to watch and wondering what goes through your mind when giving those scores.”
Earlier this week, Inaba was booed by the DWTS audience when she delivered tough feedback during the Tuesday, October 14 episode of the reality show.
For the “Dedication Night” episode, Boy Meets World alum Danielle Fishel and her dance partner Pasha Pashkov were joined on stage by the actress’ former costar William Daniels (a.k.a. Mr. Feeny).
While fans were touched by the inclusion of Daniels, 98, in the dance Inaba wasn’t completely won over by the nostalgia factor alone.
“I love a throwback, but I have to say this,” Inaba began. “Some of your dances are starting to feel like I’m watching the same dance over and over again.”
She continued, “Try to give a little bit more variety as far as dynamics. This is also on you, Pasha.”
The studio audience was heard audibly booing in response to Inaba’s comments.
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Speaking exclusively to Us Weekly, Fishel, 44, said she wasn’t offended by the judge’s remarks, however.
“I absolutely understand what Carrie Ann was saying, and it’s the reason I did not take any offense to it,” she told Us on Tuesday. “I appreciate it.”
Inaba previously addressed the backlash and boos, telling Parade in October 2023 that she wasn’t bothered by the negative reactions.
“The whole point is we want people to have their opinions. The reason why people get invested in this competition is because they have an opinion, and it matters,” she told the outlet. “We are one of the few [shows where ] judges actually hold up scores. So, what we do matters, but also what everybody does at home matters. So, it’s good that they boo. I think it shows that they’re really supporting somebody.”
Dancing With the Stars airs on ABC and Disney+ Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET.
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Bette Midler is continuing to recall precious memories of her time with the late Diane Keaton in the wake of her death.
Appearing on the Thursday, October 16 episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Midler, 79, was asked about her favorite memory involving Keaton.
“My favorite [memory] was of course, First Wives Club. We had so much fun on that show,” Midler said. “I think that was the most fun I ever had because those two girls [Keaton and costar Goldie Hawn], between them, I was on the floor every single day. I was crying with laughter.”
She added, “We had a wonderful time.”
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News broke on Saturday, October 11 that Keaton had died at age 79. While no details were initially released, her family confirmed via a spokesperson on Wednesday, October 15 that Keaton’s cause of death was pneumonia.
Following the sad news, Midler had nothing but praise for Keaton as she gushed about the actress to host Andy Cohen on Thursday’s WWHL.
“I met her a long, long time ago. A girlfriend introduced me to her and I’ve always adored her. She was so unique, so special, so completely who she was and inimitable,” she said. “Because I used to go home and try and do that style that she had, that kind of like… you know, giddy [style]. I couldn’t do it. Nobody could do it. And I’ve seen a lot of people come close but nobody has ever done the true… that true spirit that she [had]. She’s an extraordinary, extraordinary personality.”
Earlier in the week, Midler echoed similar sentiments during an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday, October 14.
“She was such a genius,” Midler said. “There was something about her that was utterly magical … she was completely her own person and inimitable. She was so authentically herself.”
Midler added that she was initially intimidated by Keaton when they first crossed paths.
“I have a great memory of her with Goldie … I had never worked or met them before, and we sat down in a cafe … at a round table, and I was so intimidated,” Midler told Stephen Colbert. “I was a little bit of a newbie. So, we sat there and they started telling stories, and I’ll tell you, I never laughed harder in my whole life. It was brilliant and magical.”
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Midler, Keaton and Hawn played former college best friends in First Wives Club, who work together against their estranged husbands. The hit 1996 film was an adaptation of Olivia Goldsmith’s 1992 novel of the same name.
Prior to her late-night TV appearances, Midler paid tribute to Keaton via a heartfelt Instagram post on Saturday, October 11.
“The brilliant, beautiful, extraordinary Diane Keaton has died,” Midler wrote alongside a photo of Keaton. “I cannot tell you how unbearably sad this makes me. She was hilarious, a complete original, and completely without guile, or any of the competitiveness one would have expected from such a star. What you saw was who she was…oh, la, lala!”
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…Following a swift military takeover and the impeachment of President Andry Rajoelina, Colonel Randrianirina assumes leadership, pledging a two-year transition to civilian rule.
ANTANANARIVO-(MaraviPost)-On Friday, October 17, 2025, Colonel Michael Randrianirina was officially sworn in as the President of Madagascar, marking a significant shift in the nation’s leadership.
The ceremony took place at the High Constitutional Court in the capital, Antananarivo, where Randrianirina took the oath of office in the presence of the court’s nine judges.
This development follows a rapid military coup earlier in the week, during which Randrianirina’s elite army unit, known as CAPSAT, seized control of key government institutions.
The move came after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and subsequently fled the country, citing threats to his life.
In his inaugural address, Randrianirina emphasized the importance of national unity and pledged to uphold human rights during the transitional period.
He announced the formation of a military-led committee to govern alongside a transitional administration, with plans to hold elections within two years.
Despite the celebratory tone of the inauguration, the coup has drawn condemnation from international bodies.
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for a return to constitutional rule, while the African Union suspended Madagascar, rejecting the military action.
The unrest leading to the coup was fueled by widespread youth-led protests, particularly from the “Gen Z” demographic, who voiced frustrations over poverty, unemployment, and perceived corruption.
These protests culminated in violent clashes, resulting in at least 22 deaths.
Randrianirina, who had previously distanced himself from Rajoelina during the protests, now faces the challenge of stabilizing the nation and addressing the underlying issues that led to the unrest.
His leadership will be closely scrutinized both domestically and internationally as Madagascar navigates this period of transition.
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