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Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Waiting for 'The Traitors' season 4? Watch this reality competition show instead
"The Traitors" (U.S.) scored another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Reality Competition Program yesterday, but it's going to probably be 2026 before we get more episodes from Alan Cumming and co. The good news is that there are other entertaining reality competition shows out there — and one has just been added to one of the best streaming services available. I'm talking about "The Challenge: All Stars," and if you're a competition show or reality show junkie, that might be a familiar name. That's because "The Challenge" is a reality competition show staple at this point. In fact, stars of MTV's legendary competition have even won "The Traitors" in past seasons. But the flagship show is about to premiere its 41st season on July 30, so it's largely moved on from its original stars to newer contestants, so it can try and generate a new batch of fan favorites. Enter: "The Challenge All Stars." This spinoff show keeps the same challenges that make the flagship show so exciting, but it brings back familiar faces that know how to play the game, adding an extra level of drama. Yes, it's on Paramount Plus instead of Peacock, but trust me, if you want a new reality show to watch, this is it. Here's what you need to know about "The Challenge: All Stars" season 5 and why it's the perfect show to watch while you wait for "The Traitors" season 4. If you've never seen "The Challenge," here's the quick rundown. This MTV reality competition show pits dozens of competitors against each other in grueling tasks and brutal eliminations, more physical than what you'd get on "The Traitors." But like with Peacock's competition show, "The Challenge" shines because of the drama between competitors we see play out in the house once the day's events are over. However, the flagship show is more about athletic prowess than the social game, which is why I'd recommend "The Challenge: All Stars" if you've come to love the drama of "The Traitors." This spinoff features older stars from seasons past who know your social game matters as much as your physical strength, and it makes for a compelling watch. Especially because all the "All Stars" in the cast are veterans, so they also bring plenty of baggage when they come to compete. In season 5, these seasoned competitors are paired with one of their historic rivals, and you'll have to tune in to see who can stand to work with each other and who still holds a grudge. I loved "The Traitors" season 3. I thought it was the best season of Peacock's hit reality show so far. But I have just as much fun watching "The Challenge: All Stars," and season 5 was no exception. I watched the entire 12-episode run when it aired on MTV back in the winter, and I promise you, if you want all the conniving and drama of "The Traitors," then this show will definitely scratch your reality competition show itch. Sure, nobody is quite as talented an actor as Bob the Drag Queen; these All Stars are largely competitors first, rather than the Bravo reality stars you get on Peacock's show. But the drama is just as messy and just as enjoyable to watch. Paramount Plus is a great streaming service. There are hit original shows, the latest shows and movies from every brand in the Paramount umbrella, including CBS and Showtime (with Paramount Plus Premium), and more. If you're looking to get the most entertainment for your money, Paramount Plus is a great option. Stream "The Challenge: All Stars" season 5 on Paramount Plus Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Great American Pure Flix Launches The Ark Club, a Safe New Streaming Destination for Kids and Families
New Original Series Iggy and Mr. Kirk Headlines Faith-Filled Summer Lineup Featuring VeggieTales, Bob the Builder, and The Wiggles. NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for summer break, Great American Pure Flix is proud to announce the launch of The Ark Club, a new streaming destination for kids and families seeking trusted, values-driven entertainment. Launching June 2, The Ark Club instantly turns Great American Pure Flix into a reliable home for wholesome children's programming. Headlining the launch is the all-new original series Iggy and Mr. Kirk, a delightful live-action and animated blend starring Kirk Cameron, Leigh-Allyn Baker, and featuring John Kennedy as the voice of Iggy the Iguana. The heartwarming series delivers fun, faith, and life lessons the whole family can enjoy. The Ark Club also features a growing library of beloved favorites including VeggieTales, The Wiggles, Bob the Builder, and more. "The Ark Club is a bold new step in children's entertainment that is safe, inspiring, and rooted in timeless values," said Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media. "Whether it's summer break, after-school time, or family weekends, kids and parents deserve content that's fun, meaningful, and trustworthy, and all in one place." Whether it is for after-school fun, summer break, or family time on weekends, The Ark Club offers an engaging and enriching experience for kids of all ages. For more information, MEDIA CONTACTS:Pam SlayNetwork Program Publicity & Talent Relations818.415.3784pamslay@ Debbie DavisDdavis@ Media & PR, Director of Client ServicesC: 214-802-8979 (call or text)media@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Great American Family
USA Today
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Headphones, tantrums and call buttons: Why travelers are losing it in the air
Headphones, tantrums and call buttons: Why travelers are losing it in the air Show Caption Hide Caption How biometrics make airport experiences smoother for travelers Biometrics like face scanning and fingerprints are becoming more common, streamlining the airport experience for travelers everywhere. Selfishness and a lack of consideration for others are contributing to the rise of entitled behavior on airplanes. Crowded planes, stress, and the pandemic are some of the factors that might be contributing to this behavior. Experts suggest staying calm, showing empathy, and directly addressing the issue with the entitled passenger. On a recent flight from Dublin to Istanbul, I heard the unmistakable soundtrack to the kids' TV show "Bob the Builder" blasting through my noise-canceling earbuds. That's funny, I thought. My "Bob the Builder" phase ended when my daughter graduated from kindergarten. And then I realized that the sounds of "Can we fix it? Yes we can!" were actually broadcasting from the row behind me. A mom was playing it for her toddler so loud I could hear it through my Pixel Buds. I asked Mom if she could fix my problem by asking Junior to wear a headset, and thankfully, she said, "Yes, I can." She gave her boy a pair of headphones, and everyone else enjoyed a quiet flight. Check out Elliott Confidential, the newsletter the travel industry doesn't want you to read. Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler. But don't tell anyone! But that got me thinking about entitled and inconsiderate behavior on a plane. I'm not the only one who has dealt with a fellow passenger playing entertainment at top volume. In fact, read any news report of a flight diversion, and chances are there's a thoughtless passenger behind it – someone who didn't want to share the overhead bin space, insisted on jamming their seat all the way back, or didn't want to wait to use the bathroom. Why are passengers acting so badly? And what can you do if you're seated next to an entitled traveler? What's wrong with these people? "There's a societal trend toward selfishness – it's 'me-first' and 'me-only,'" said Lori Freemire, a Denver-based flight attendant. "There's little regard for the gate agents or crew trying to do their jobs." Thomas Plante, a professor of psychology at Santa Clara University, said passengers are becoming narcissists. "More and more people think that the world revolves around them and that people should cater to their needs," he told me. "Frankly, it's breathtaking." I'll say. Although my story had a happy ending, others don't. On a recent flight from Seattle to Dallas, Rachel Wagner had the misfortune of sitting next to a passenger who seemed oblivious to the concept of common courtesy. The passenger immediately began watching a movie on her phone − without a headset. Wagner politely asked the passenger if she had earbuds, but the woman replied 'no' and continued watching her movie. After takeoff, Wagner, who was wearing noise-canceling earbuds, could still hear the movie. Again, she politely asked the passenger if she had earbuds. 'Why don't you just get your own plane!' the woman snapped. Oh, and here's the kicker: Wagner is an etiquette expert, so you know she was extra-polite when she asked. In retrospect, she said, she should have gotten a flight attendant to intervene instead of dealing with the entitled passenger herself. That's sound advice. Flying with an infectious disease in 2025: Do's and don'ts Why are passengers acting like this? Experts say there are reasons for this shift in attitudes when traveling by plane – and specifically, this entitled behavior. Crowded planes. Airlines are flying with record load factors, which means there are more passengers on each flight. Add the loss of personal space because of shrinking seat sizes, and up go the chances you'll be seated next to an irritated – and irritating – passenger. Airlines are flying with record load factors, which means there are more passengers on each flight. Add the loss of personal space because of shrinking seat sizes, and up go the chances you'll be seated next to an irritated – and irritating – passenger. The pandemic . Lockdowns and travel restrictions seem to have changed the way many people behave in public spaces, experts say. 'It's like people just don't care as much about accommodating the people around them to make everyone's experience better,' said Larry Snider, vice president of operations at Casago, a vacation rental company. . Lockdowns and travel restrictions seem to have changed the way many people behave in public spaces, experts say. 'It's like people just don't care as much about accommodating the people around them to make everyone's experience better,' said Larry Snider, vice president of operations at Casago, a vacation rental company. Stress. The discomfort of modern air travel, with its tight schedules, cramped seating and endless lines, can turn even the most even-tempered passenger into a raging monster. "'I've observed that the uptick in demanding passenger behavior can be partly attributed to the stress of navigating heightened regulations and expectations in the travel industry," said Vlad Vynohradov, a transportation logistics expert. The discomfort of modern air travel, with its tight schedules, cramped seating and endless lines, can turn even the most even-tempered passenger into a raging monster. "'I've observed that the uptick in demanding passenger behavior can be partly attributed to the stress of navigating heightened regulations and expectations in the travel industry," said Vlad Vynohradov, a transportation logistics expert. Rising ticket prices. 'Passengers paying higher prices are also expecting better service,' noted Mike Taylor, who heads up travel research at J.D. Power. That's not all. Facebook, Instagram and X have nurtured a culture of complaints. Passengers know that if they take to X or Facebook to complain about their flight experience, they are likely to get a response from the airline. "Social media has set the stage for the go-nuclear mentality," said Susan Sherren, who runs the travel agency Couture Trips. Bottom line: Air travelers are more self-absorbed and stressed than ever. And it shows. Vivian Au, a flight behavior expert and founder of Air Corporate, says passenger demands have spiked in the past year. For example, on the Los Angeles to New York routes, the flight attendant call button is getting pushed 40% more often than in 2023. "First-class travelers now demand responses in under two minutes," she told me. What if you're seated next to an entitled passenger? If you fly, chances are at some point you'll be sitting next to someone who does something objectionable as if they own the plane. Charlie Neville, marketing director at JayWay Travel, said preparation and patience are key when dealing with these problem passengers. "I'd recommend adopting a more mindful approach to travel – accepting that delays and hiccups are part of the journey and staying calm through it all," he said. Being in a good mind space ensures that when you run into someone who is entitled, you'll be better able to handle them without getting emotionally involved. "When dealing with demanding passengers, staying calm and addressing the situation with facts rather than emotions can be highly effective in de-escalating a situation,' added Ryan Saroli, CEO of Flygreen, a jet chartering service. You'll also want to show some empathy, experts said. Joanna Teljeur, a spokeswoman for AirAdvisor, said your seatmate who is having a meltdown and jabbing the flight attendant call button is also human. "Empathy in all situations is important," Teljeur said. It may actually be the first step to resolving the problem. I prefer the direct approach: Take a deep breath and politely but directly ask the entitled passenger to stop behaving like a toddler. Unless, of course, they are a toddler, in which case you'd take it up with Mom, as I did on my flight to Turkey. And if none of that works? Then it's OK for you to push the flight attendant call button – and ask a crew member for help. Here they come! If you think this discussion is theoretical or a repeat of something I've recently written, I've got news for you: This upcoming summer travel season, which may be the busiest one on record, promises to be full of entitled passenger incidents. Other than deep breathing exercises and a quality headset, I'm not sure if there's a way to prepare for the Summer of the Entitled Passenger. (Oh no, did I just coin a term? I hope not.) Maybe there's a way to fix this problem. Airlines can start offering a humane amount of personal space again, just like they did before the unfortunate deregulation of the airline industry. They can ensure their passengers have enough food and water instead of trying to sell them everything. They can stop charging junk fees for a reserved seat or luggage. If they did that, I bet the entitled passengers would disappear overnight. Christopher Elliott is an author, consumer advocate, and journalist. He founded Elliott Advocacy, a nonprofit organization that helps solve consumer problems. He publishes Elliott Confidential, a travel newsletter, and the Elliott Report, a news site about customer service. If you need help with a consumer problem, you can reach him here or email him at chris@
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Lopez raising her kids in NYC; twins are ‘insanely talented'
(NewsNation) — I have to hand it to Jennifer Lopez. She could have sent her twins, Max and Emme, to a school in Los Angeles where they would have been surrounded by nepobabies and influencers. Instead, Lopez is keeping the kids she had with ex, Marc Anthony, firmly grounded in New York City. Kevin Spacey uncanceled? His comeback is in the works: Exclusive Both children attend great schools (I know which ones, but am not saying) and act and sing. Max appeared recently in a school play, and parents told me he was 'very good,' while Emme is said to have an 'amazing voice' and is 'shockingly smart' in school. One insider said of Emme, 'She clearly got her father's pipes, because man, that girl can sing!' Max usually stays out of the limelight, but Emme is frequently seen with their mom, most recently at the 'Othello' premiere on Broadway where they mingled with the show's stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal. Lopez, meanwhile is putting the year from hell (2024) firmly behind her and focusing on her latest projects: the upcoming 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' (which premiered to middling reviews at Sundance but will have a theatrical release this fall) as well as 'Office Romance,' 'Bob the Builder' and 'The Godmother' (all of which are in various stages of production). GloRilla ends St. Louis show early after fights break out A rep for Lopez didn't return emails. Welcome to 'The Scoop' — the ultimate back-to-the-office water cooler cheat sheet, your go-to source for all things everyone really wants to know! Get the latest on everything from the political swamp maneuvering in D.C. and Hollywood drama to jaw-dropping small-town shenanigans from Paula Froelich. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
26-03-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Rachel Reeves is in danger of being boxed in by her own rules
The story of this Spring Statement is that welfare has been cut back to make up for a notable rise in the cost of servicing the national debt. There is also a trim to the money being given to government is relatively little else actually happening in policy terms. There were no tax rises, no changes to Chancellor Rachel Reeves' borrowing rules and as expected, this was definitely not a real question now is whether the chancellor can escape from a never-ending cycle of microhaggling with the government's independent forecaster the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) in this way, twice a year for the rest of the asked about whether new tax rises could now come in the Autumn like last year, she said emphatically: "We'll never have to do a Budget like that again."But the numbers are precarious and extremely sensitive to the economic and political changes around the the US imposes 20% tariffs on the UK next week, it could lead to a downgrade in UK growth and "wipe out" the £9.9bn headroom the chancellor has to meet her borrowing rule, the OBR chairman, Richard Hughes, told uncertainties include higher interest rates and lower UK productivity, he said, adding that "the risks are very elevated".That is why growth, confidence, and comprehensive economic strategy is so June there should be new plans for trade, industry and infrastructure. In the next few weeks, there could be an economic deal with the US, and the start of a Brexit reset with the the uncertainties, the OBR's judgement on the economy was better than had been expected. This year's growth was downgraded, but close to normal levels of growth are predicted to return in later years. Live: Follow the latest on the chancellor's announcementKey points from the Spring Statement at a glanceThree ways the Spring Statement could affect youTaxes could still rise despite welfare cuts, economists warnWatch: Henry Zeffman on what you need to 58 seconds Bob the Builder bet The OBR's acknowledgment that the government's planning reforms could significantly boost house building, was seen as a major win in Downing a policy that doesn't involve taxes or spending yet is expected to provide a huge boost to this stage this is not about an extra brick being laid or even planning approval, but it is a "spreadsheet win" that eased the chancellor's fiscal comes as a result of local authority housing targets and council land being freed the Planning and Infrastructure Bill passes later this year, which strips back judicial reviews, there should be a further increase in predicted the test is obviously actual spades and diggers in the ground and architects' plans being approved. This government is now all-in on Bob the was some accountancy-driven cunning. Lists of public defence-related spending up and down the UK came from the unconstrained capital budget for buildings, which is basically exempt from the chancellor's non-negotiable financial rule to only borrow to fund day to day the cuts to welfare are very real. The 250,000 increase in people in poverty due to the cuts to health-related benefits does not include the impact of recipients getting new jobs. The Impact Assessment seems to confirm that the aim of the policy is more about saving cash than fundamental reform. In this and in other areas questions arise about whether the "OBR tail wags the policy dog" - i.e. is this really the way long-term policy should be formed?The big picture is that all of this becomes a lot easier if growth returns and interest costs the dreams of Number 11, while we assume the debate in autumn will be about what further tax rises are required, it is possible that by the time of October's Budget, this could happen.
