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‘The Running Man’ Star Glen Powell Talks Stunts, Says ‘We Did It All’

It's been widely known for a while now that a reboot of the 1987 sci-action movie The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has been in the works.

On Tuesday, July 1, the official X account for the new adaptation of the film finally dropped a thrilling trailer that, without a sliver of doubt, begins with an astronomical amount of intensity, thanks to star Glen Powell.

To little surprise, the nearly three-minute-long clip has since gone viral, with possibly the only drawback for moviegoers being that they will have to wait until November to see the film.

But if the trailer somehow wasn't quite enough to pique some interest, Powell's description of his experience in making The Running Man might seal the deal in selling it.

"We do it all in this movie."

Glen Powell talks the action and stunts fans can expect to see in Edgar Wright's #TheRunningMan. pic.twitter.com/b3XIWba9js

— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) July 1, 2025

In short, Powell declared, "We do it all in this movie."

But the 36-year-old actor had much more to say about what sounded like a wild, stunt-infused filming experience.

"We got beat up on this movie, that's for sure," Powell said with a grin. "I knew going into this one, the stakes of this movie could not be higher. The character I play, Ben Richards, is taking real-world hits. Gravity is a thing, the punches are real, the bullets are real. I knew that my body was gonna get punished ... we definitely took some licks."

In response to what Powell ended up putting his body through in making The Running Man, the continually rising star said the following:

"Again, we're falling off of buildings and we're jumping through explosions and jumping off of things — off of very fast-moving objects. We do it all in this movie. I honestly was thinking about this, I don't know if we missed one [stunt]. I think we kind of covered the gamut of crazy stunts."

Given that this is a reboot of what's become a Schwarzenegger cult classic, covering "the gamut of crazy stunts" was probably the juice required in stepping into the shoes of an all-time legendary Hollywood action hero.

Powell kind of makes that daunting aspect relatively clear at the very beginning of the clip, when he expresses that the stakes of making the movie could not have been higher.

As the post of the official trailer on X clearly states: "Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches."

Based on some of the reactions to the trailer, there's a good chance everyone will watch.

Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches. Watch the Official Trailer for The Running Man – Only in theatres November 7 pic.twitter.com/j8BNXHzZI8

— The Running Man Movie (@RunningManMovie) July 1, 2025

The Running Man is scheduled to hit theaters on Nov. 7, 2025.

The movie had previously been scheduled to release on Nov. 21, so consider that two-week leap up the calendar as a small victory for those eager to see the film.

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Channing Tatum Details Speaking With Notorious Real-Life Face of 'Roofman' Role

Channing Tatum’s latest role is arguably the most unique of his career. After all, it’s not often that an actor is tasked with portraying a man who spent six months living in a Toys 'R' Us after breaking out of prison.

However, that was the task for Tatum, who plays Jeffrey Manchester in the new film Roofman. While the storyline behind Manchester, who reportedly drilled holes through the roofs of restaurants to enter before they opened, began with his robberies, the film is actually about what happened after that.

After being sentenced to 45 years in prison, Manchester escaped in broad daylight by hiding underneath a truck, which led to him living in the Toys 'R' Us and a closed-down Circuit City that was connected to it.

While Tatum will portray Manchester, the timeline of Roofman focuses on his life after the escape, as he hides out in Toys 'R' Us and Circuit City, eventually immersing himself in the local community.

Channing Tatum attends the European Premiere of 'Blink Twice' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square.

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Tatum revealed to Entertainment Weekly that he spoke with Manchester and praised him for making things "really easy," while also admitting that he hopes the man he's portraying enjoys the movie.

"It’s impossible to tell someone’s real life story in 90 minutes..." Tatum admitted.

"I really hope Jeff likes the movie. He’s made some bad decisions in his life. That is a fact. But he is probably the first one to tell you that. But I just find him such a beautiful and unfortunate soul. It breaks my heart; he’s so smart and alive, even on a phone call. The first time I ever talked to him, I was nervous, and he knew things about me and asked me about my life. He made things really easy."

Along with speaking to Manchester, Kirsten Dunst, who plays the love interest of the main character, following his jail escape, Leigh Wainscott, revealed that the woman she portrays in the film visited the movie's set twice. However, Dunst didn't get the chance to meet her.

Roofman is set to be released on October 10, 2025.

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Kylie Page Cause of Death Explored as Tributes Flow for Actress

The cause of death for adult film actress Kylie Page has not been officially announced.

However, TMZ is reporting that it is a suspected overdose with fentanyl found at her home.

Page has died at the age of 28. Her real name was Kylie Pylant, according to Entertainment Weekly.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's database confirms her death. 

The Medical Examiner says that she died on June 25, 2025. Page died at her "residence" and the cause of death was deferred pending further investigation, according to the database.

According to EW, Page starred in 200 adult films during her career. She also appeared in a Netflix documentary under the name Bonnie Kinz.

Brazzers, a Canadian company that is part of that industry, confirmed Page's death on X, writing, "The Brazzers team is deeply saddened to learn of Kylie Page’s passing. Kylie will be remembered for her laughter, kindness and bringing light wherever she went. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Kylie’s family, friends, and fans during this difficult time."

Kylie Page, also known as Kylie Pylant.

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People offered tributes on the comment thread, with some chastising the industry for not taking better care of its stars.

"Very sad to see this In the times I interacted with her she was kind and sweet. We will miss you," wrote one person on X. Others expressed shock on X or asked what happened.

Her loved ones created a GoFundMe. 

"Kylie was a daughter who loved hard, a sister who never let go, and a friend who showed up without being asked. She was the kind of person who made you feel like family — no matter who you were," it says. "We lost her too soon, and now her family is trying to bring her home from California to the Midwest — to lay her to rest surrounded by friends and family."

"This GoFundMe isn’t just about funeral expenses. It’s about bringing Kylie home. It’s about helping her family breathe through the shock, the grief, and the unimaginable reality they’re living in. They shouldn’t have to think about bills or burial costs right now. They should be allowed to grieve — and we want to give them that chance," the post says. "If you knew Kylie, you know how deeply she loved. Let’s show that love back. Forever a sister. Forever a friend. Forever loved."

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Rosie O’Donnell Slams Celebs for Attending Jeff Bezos’ Lavish Wedding

An estimated 200 guests descended on Venice, Italy, this past weekend to attend the highly publicized—and loudly protested—wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, with some of the world’s most famous faces on the guest list. While Rosie O’Donnell was not among them, that didn’t stop the comedian host from letting her not-too-kind feelings about the nuptials be known.

As Variety reports, O’Donnell took to Instagram on Monday to take aim at Bezos and Sánchez—complete with side-by-side photos of the blushing bride, which appear to show her before and after a number of alleged plastic surgeries (Sánchez has never confirmed this)—as well as their A-list roster of attendees.

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Written in what appeared to be a poem-like format, O’Donell claimed that the Bezos wedding “turned my stomach.” She continued:

“Seeing all these billionaires

Gathering in the gross excess of it all

The show of it.”

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The former talk show host then questioned by talk show queen Oprah Winfrey would be among the invited guests, and why she could accept the invitation.

“Is Oprah friends with Jeff Bezos?,” O’Donnell wondered. “Really—how is that possible? He treats his employees with disdain. By any metric he is not a nice man, and his fake fem bot wife. Who looks like that” Why would he choose her after the salt of the earth MacKenzie [Scott]?”

O’Donnell concluded her post by suggesting that Bezos had clearly “Sold his soul” and that “The devil is smiling at all his conquests.” She then told her fans to visit her Substack to read more.

On Substack, she had written a post titled “Jeffs [sic] Wedding,” which began in the same way as her Instagram post, but then turned her ire to the Trump administration. O’Donnell, who fled the U.S. following Trump’s re-election, now makes her home in Ireland, where she was watching the NYC Pride parade and wondering “When being gay [will be] outlawed in America.”

O’Donnell was not the only celebrity to throw shade in the Bezos’ direction.

Former CBS Evening News and Today anchor Katie Couric replied to Vogue sharing a surprise new cover of Sánchez in her wedding dress just as the couple said their “I do”s with a not-so-kind comment: “Welcome to the eighties—when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled. Apparently tacky is back.”

Katie Couric comments on the Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos wedding: “Welcome to the eighties-when big hair and conspicuous consumption ruled. Apparently tacky is back.” pic.twitter.com/fpkUBDgAi3

— American Celebrity News (@acnofficial) June 28, 2025

Multiple Countries Just Issued Travel Warnings for the U.S.

For years, the U.S. has issued cautionary travel advisories to citizens heading overseas. But in a surprising twist, the roles have flipped. Several countries, including longtime allies like Australia, Canada, and the U.K., are now warning their citizens about traveling to the United States, according to Yahoo.

Australia updated its advisory in June, flagging gun violence, civil protests, and unpredictable immigration enforcement. While its guidance remains at Level 1 (“exercise normal safety precautions”), Australian officials urged travelers to stay alert in crowded places like malls, transit hubs, and public venues. They also warned about the Visa Waiver Program, noting that U.S. authorities can deny entry without explanation.

New Zealand raised its alert to Level 2 due to reports of citizens being detained or delayed over documentation discrepancies. Canada followed suit, adding warnings about violent crime and mass shootings in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. Canadian officials also highlighted drug trafficking near the U.S.-Mexico border as a growing concern.

European countries aren’t staying silent either. Germany, France, Denmark, and Finland all issued warnings about new U.S. gender marker policies that may affect travelers who use “X” or nonbinary identifiers. Since January, entry has been denied in some cases unless travel documents match the sex assigned at birth.

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The U.K. took it a step further. Its Foreign Office warned that minor entry mistakes could lead to detention or deportation, and emphasized the variability of laws across different U.S. states.

The consequences are already surfacing. The World Travel & Tourism Council projects a $12.5 billion decline in international tourism revenue to the U.S. in 2025, driven in part by these warnings. That’s a serious blow to cities that rely on global visitors to fill restaurants, hotels, and attractions.

Whether you're traveling abroad or staying stateside, the message is clear: safety concerns are no longer one-way. Before booking a trip, experts recommend checking both your country’s advisories and those issued about your destination, including the U.S.

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This Is the Worst U.S. Airport for Flight Safety, New Study Finds

Salt Lake City International Airport has earned a new title, and it’s not one travelers will celebrate. According to a recent flight safety study, the Utah hub ranks as the most incident-prone airport in the country, with a risk score of 95 out of 100.

The report, released by Good Guys Injury Law, analyzed data from federal transportation records and aviation incident databases to determine which of America’s busiest airports pose the greatest risks. It evaluated five key indicators: accidents per million passengers, fatal crashes, wildlife strikes, weather risks, and elevation challenges.

Salt Lake City topped the list with a troubling combination of high elevation, over 4,200 feet above sea level, and a record 11 fatal crashes, the most of any U.S. airport in the study. Its 2,903 wildlife strikes and 25 departure accidents highlight additional dangers during takeoff phases, likely exacerbated by its mountainous setting.

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Nashville Metropolitan Airport followed closely with a safety risk rating of 93, fueled by seven fatal crashes and a notable number of arrival accidents. Philadelphia International came in third, plagued by 2,430 wildlife strikes annually, which is among the highest in the country.

LaGuardia and Tampa rounded out the top five. While LaGuardia recorded 63 total accidents and nearly 2,000 wildlife strikes, Tampa’s ranking was driven by Florida’s storm risks and severe weather patterns, giving it one of the highest weather-related safety scores.

Detroit, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Newark also appeared in the top 10, each with their own distinct challenges, from icy conditions to bird migration routes and high-volume operations.

“High-altitude airports like Salt Lake City face operational challenges from both elevation and regional wildlife activity,” the report noted. “Meanwhile, coastal hubs battle different risk factors like storms or bird corridors.”

Despite the concerning stats, it’s important to note that none of these airports are inherently unsafe for commercial passengers. The report’s goal is to highlight environmental and operational factors that influence risk—not to discourage travel, but to inform it.

With more than 2.9 million people flying daily across the U.S., flight safety is an ever-evolving equation of engineering, nature, and human oversight. And while most travelers never notice, the data suggests some airports face a tougher battle than others.

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This Year's Most Gruesome Movie Is Also One of the Best

With Talk to Me, the 2023 horror opus about a spirit-conjuring mummified hand wreaking havoc on an unlucky group of teens, Australian filmmakers (and brothers) Danny and Michael Phillipou instantly solidified their place in the ranks of the genre’s greats. Much like Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) and David Robert Mitchell’s It Follows (2014), to which the Phillipou’s debut owes much, Talk to Me unequivocally heralded a new Big Thing in horror cinema at a boom time for the genre. Their follow-up, Bring Her Back, which hit cinemas on May 30 and is now streaming, boasts a similar mix of occult chills and shocking violence. Is it as good as Talk to Me, or is it in a different league altogether?

Oscar-nominee Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) stars as Laura, certainly the world’s worst foster mother, who comes into the possession (not quite “care”) of teenage Andy (an exceptional Billy Barratt) and his blind sister Piper (Sora Wong) following their father’s suicide. The siblings join Oliver (Jonah Wren Phillips), who recently lost his parents and sister and has since refused to speak. As it happens, Laura is also grieving a recent loss. Her daughter, Cathy (Mischa Heywood), drowned in the backyard pool, which now lies drained. Laura has little interest in Andy, but she’s drawn to his sister. Cathy, Laura pointedly tells Piper, was blind, too.

As it turns out—and this is a bit of a spoiler, but it’s also given away in the trailers and, in fact, the title—Laura wants to use Piper’s body to revive Cathy’s spirit. According to the cult to which Laura subscribes, the soul lives on in the body for a short time after death. Until she can wrangle herself a foster child who suitably resembles Cathy, Laura is keeping the dead child’s spirit alive in Oliver. Cathy herself, meanwhile, lies desiccated in the tool shed.

As you can surmise, Bring Her Back is remarkably macabre and frankly grisly, and it’s rendered in an admirably straightforward fashion. There’s little humor to undercut the dread; the scenario is taken seriously rather than played for baroque camp. Talk to Me benefited from a similar approach, but it suffered from too often showing its influences. Bring Her Back feels like the work of immensely talented filmmakers who, in the wake of a well-deserved success, have now become immensely assured filmmakers.

An equal amount of credit falls to Hawkins, a consistently spectacular actor who here gives a performance that’s on par with Toni Collette in Hereditary, which has become the watermark for horror performances which really should’ve won a few awards but tragically didn't. Hawkins, who's best known for the Paddington movies and The Shape of Water but got her start collaborating with Mike Leigh in his ultra-realistic, frequently bleak domestic dramas, gives a startling against-type turn which is so heartfelt and effective that it almost undoes the movie's conceit. She imbues Laura with such empathy and desperation that you find yourself not only sympathizing with her plight but subtly hoping she succeeds. Of course, we'd never help her. But if the plan goes off, good for her. It’s an astounding piece of work, one of the best on-screen performances of the year.

As for the film itself, it’s largely exceptional. Talk to Me was greatly entertaining and possessed a real vision, but it was so indebted to other films that at times it was hard to tell if the Phillipous had the goods or were simply exceptionally able imitators. (The same debate rages on about Brian De Palma to this day.) With their second feature, the filmmakers prove to be studious disciples of horror but crucially of cinema as well. They have an innately satisfying sense of pacing and structure, infusing an old-school rhythm with dashes of modern violence and perversion which make what you’re watching seem oddly out of time and especially harrowing. Hawkins' presence is especially suitable as Bring Her Back invokes Leigh's work in both its naturalism and specific, occasionally nihilistic, worldview, though admittedly the horrors here are far more externalized.

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That’s not to say Bring Her Back is a wholly original work which will rewrite the conventions of horror forthcoming, but it does feel a far more singular creation than Talk to Me. Here, the Phillipous are particularly skilled at delivering tried-and-true genre tropes (doomed is the well-meaning social worker who makes a third-act trip to the house of horrors) whilst simultaneously sending those conventions out the window. The situations are familiar, but their outcome less so. Yet there are certain tricks on which the directors fall back that threaten to wear out their welcome. Like Talk to Me, Bring Her Back contains a toe-curling moment of demonically possessed self-mutilation—two, in fact, both of which will send you retching. Admittedly, both instances are horrifically effective and so disgustingly nasty, so positively demented, that it provokes a sense of wonderment. But one does wonder in how many more movies that card can and should be played.

Of the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), Halloween director John Carpenter famously said: “It rode the knife edge of terror like no other. It pacified my soul. [After watching it,] I went home and slept like a baby. Perhaps there is no greater compliment than that.” If you’re of a similar persuasion, if you enjoy the darker side of cinema and find a particular comfort in celluloid terror, Bring Her Back will provoke that sort of reaction. It’s one of this year’s very best films, and though its more gruesome elements prevent an endorsement for squeamish viewers, it’s the type of horror movie which transcends the genre to appeal to those who would not usually plump for such a nightmarish ordeal. In fact, Bring Her Back is the best type of horror movie: one which uses the genre’s template to craft a supremely human drama about the everyday horrors which surround us.

Bring Her Back is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and other major rental platforms.

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Georgia Is Getting a New Buc-ee's on July 1. Here's Where

The wildly popular, massive convenience store chain Buc-ee's already has two locations in Georgia. 

However, the chain is expanding in that state as of July 1, when it will open a new location in Brunswick, GA.

That's according to the Texas-based chain's website, which reveals the new store will be located at 6900 Hwy 99. The store opening comes the day after Buc-ee's continued its expansion by opening its first-ever Virginia store in Rockingham County.

Buc-ee's is known for its Texas-sized array of merchandise and food, along with dozens of gas pumps.

The chain is located in 11 states, with most stores by far in Texas, with 36, according to USA Today. The chain first launched in 1982, according to its website.

According to WJCL-TV, the new Georgia Buc-ee's will swing open its doors to customers for the first time at 6 a.m. July 1. When the Virginia store opened on June 10, people were lined up outside and thousands ended up visiting.

WJCL-TV reported that the Brunswick Buc-ee's was in the works for two years, and another is planned nearby in South Carolina, in the community of Hardeeville.

Fox 5 Atlanta described the Buc-ee's experience as "like walking into a theme park for snack lovers and gas guzzlers alike."

The locations are known for their 120 gas pumps, the station reported. USA Today noted that Buc-ee's claim to fame includes "reputably clean bathrooms and beaver mascot."

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, the new Buc-ee's in Georgia will open in Glynn County "about 6 miles from Darien and 8 miles from Pinehurst."

The new facility is expected to employ about 200 people, the television station noted.

There are 69 Buc-ee's stores in the U.S., according to USA Today.

“Brunswick is a natural stop between our Florida and South Carolina locations; on a stretch of interstate near the beautiful Georgia coastline. The community has welcomed us with open arms, and we are excited to finally get started here,” said Stan Beard of Buc-ee's to Grice Connect.

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Opening of 1st Buc-ee's Store in Virginia Draws Thousands

There's a reason that Buc-ee's is often considered the Walmart of convenience stores.

From the brisket to the merchandise, the massive gas station/convenience store concept has become a popular one. Thus, when a new Buc-ee's opens up in a state, it can generate excitement.

And that's what happened on June 30 when the chain opened its first ever location in Virginia. Virginia marks the 11th state to have a Buc-ee's, according to the company's website. There are also stores on the East Coast in Georgia and South Carolina, but Virginia marks the chain's first location outside the southern U.S., according to NBC Washington.

Thousands of people came to Mount Crawford in Rockingham County for the grand opening, according to WHSV-TV.

The new store opened at 6 a.m., but many customers were already outside, lining up "in the early hours of the morning," the television station reported. 

"Thousands more cycled in and out of the center throughout the day," WHSV-TV reported.

According to WJLA-TV, the Virginia Buc-ee's has 120 gas pumps and a 74,000 square foot building. 

The Buc-ee's chain is based in Texas, and is known for its Texas super size concept.

The chain is also opening a new store in Brunswick, GA, on July 1, according to its website.

On its website, Buc-ee's boasts about holding a number of world records, including the largest convenience store in the world (based in Luling, TX). 

The website also says the chain holds the world record for the longest car wash.

All Buc-ee's are open year round for 24 hours a day, according to the website.

The Virginia Buc-ee's drew enough excitement that a Washington D.C. television station informed viewers it was only about two hours away by car.

According to that station, the Virginia Buc-ee's is the company's 69th store. It's located off of Interstate 81, that station reported.

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North Carolina Sheriff Solves Mystery of Black Smoke Rings Floating in Sky

Residents of Hendersonville, NC, claimed to see a bizarre sight the night of Sunday, June 29..

They reported seeing rings of black smoke floating in the sky, sparking curiosity and confusion.

People flocked to social media to post pictures and videos of the odd sight and sent photos to local news stations.

Facebook posts from the Hendersonville, NC, group speculated on the weird occurrence.  One user asked for insight, stating. “Mom was driving through Hendersonville today and is wondering what these odd smoke rings may have been caused by. Seeing if anyone has any insight.”

However, local law enforcement later reported that they had solved the mystery. Before they made that announcement, the theories varied. 

Some said that the rings were from tractors. Others claimed aliens as the culprit. A few comments mentioned diesel trucks. One person mentioned, “It was not a diesel truck. It was an Allegiant plane, about 30 of us pulled over on 26.”

The prevailing theory in the Facebook group appeared to be that the black smoke rings resulted from fireworks. However, some people claimed they watched the smoke rings appear and never saw any fireworks.

A comment on the Facebook group claimed ownership of the rings, stating that it was from a firebomb that their neighbor shot off.

Other residents chose to have fun with the sightings. One comment said, “The Jolly Green Giant was blowing smoke rings.” Another blamed the Wicked Witch of the West.

Videos on TikTok and other platforms show similar sightings from across the country. 

Local news station News 13 reported that it had received information from Hendersonville resident Monica Stancato, who sent in photos with this caption: "Seen this evening after loud booms; saw two planes circling, around 9p.m., what is this?"

However, the matter seems to have been put to rest by local law enforcement.

A spokesperson from the Henderson County Sheriff's Office told News 13, "A lot of those photos have been making the rounds on Facebook and TikTok, but the rings are just from certain fireworks...nothing to be concerned about.”

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