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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Aubrey Plaza Comforted By Co-Star On First Red Carpet Since Spouse's Death
returned to the public eye on Friday, making an emotional appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking her first red carpet since the tragic death of her husband, filmmaker . In March, it was revealed that Plaza and Baena had quietly separated four months prior to his death. According to a report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, the pair had split in September 2024, and Aubrey Plaza was living in New York when Baena's body was discovered at his Los Angeles home. Two months after the tragic death of Baena, Plaza made a grand return to the red carpet. The "White Lotus" star stunned in a sheer nude beaded gown as she attended the French premiere of her latest film, "Honey Don't!," a dark comedy directed by Ethan Coen. In the film, Margaret Qualley plays Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator drawn into a mysterious series of deaths, while Plaza stars as a police officer working alongside her. The movie is set to hit theaters on August 22. Plaza was joined at the premiere by co-stars Qualley, Charlie Day, Talia Ryder, Lera Abova, as well as Coen and co-writer Tricia Cooke. In one touching moment, captured on video from the event, Qualley was seen quickly moving to Plaza's side, offering comfort as the two posed for photographers. Plaza also sparked curiosity at one point with a seemingly surprised expression, glancing off-camera, though it's unclear what prompted the moment. While the Cannes event marks Aubrey Plaza's first official red carpet appearance since the death of her husband, it wasn't her first time in the spotlight. The actress previously appeared at the "Saturday Night Live 50th" anniversary special and was spotted out in Los Angeles in late March. Days later, Plaza was photographed stepping out solo, accompanied by her beloved rescue dog, Frankie. All of this comes just weeks after Baena's suicide in January at the age of 47. The autopsy report revealed that Baena had been 'experiencing marital difficulties' and had been attending therapy in the months leading up to his death. It also noted that Plaza, whose name was redacted in the final documents, had spoken to Baena the night before he died and had previously arranged a welfare check in October 2024 after he made concerning remarks. Tragically, the "White Lotus" actress received a final text from him on the morning of January 3, just before he was found by a dog walker who entered the home after hearing loud music, an unusual occurrence that raised alarm. There were no drugs or alcohol found in Baena's system at the time of his death. Plaza and Baena began dating in 2011, bonding over their mutual love of cinema, a shared passion that led to both creative and romantic collaborations. Shortly after news broke of Baena's tragic passing, a representative for Plaza released a heartfelt statement on behalf of the actress, marking her first public acknowledgment of her husband's death. 'This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support. Please respect our privacy during this time,' the rep shared in a statement obtained by the Daily Mail. The devastating news came just ahead of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, where Plaza had been scheduled to present. The "Agatha All Along" star ultimately did not attend the ceremony, understandably stepping back from public appearances amid the loss. During the Golden Globes, "The Brutalist" director Brady Corbet took a moment to honor Plaza while accepting the Best Director award, telling the audience, 'Finally, tonight, my heart is with Aubrey Plaza and Jeff's family. Good night.' If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please reach out to a crisis hotline in your area. Please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 for free and confidential support, 24/7.
The Hindu
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Honey Don't' trailer: Margaret Qualley investigates Chris Evans' sleazy cult in Ethan Coen's comedy
Focus Features on Wednesday (May 7) unveiled the trailer of director Ethan Coen's upcoming dark comedy, Honey Don't, starring Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day, and Chris Evans. The trailer introduces us to Honey O'Donahue (Qualley), a small-time private investigator assigned to investigate the death of a woman who is somehow linked to a mysterious church headed by a debaucherous pastor (played by Evans). The trailer promises a hilarious yet intense dark comedy on cards. Written by Coen and his frequent collaborator and wife Tricia Cooke, the film is said to be in the same vein as their previous collaboration, Drive-Away Dolls. Also featuring in the cast are Charlie Day, Billy Eichner, Lera Abova, Jacnier, Gabby Beans, Talia Ryder, Kristen Connolly, Lena Hall, Don Swayze, Josh Pafchek, Kale Browne, Alexander Carstoiu, and Christian Antidormi. Coen, Cooke, Robert Graf and Working Title's Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner produce Honey Don't. The film is set to premiere at this year's Cannes Film Festival in the Midnight Screenings section. Universal Pictures will later release the film in theatres on August 22.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rise of the ‘kidult' trend that sees young women eschew adulthood for Jellycat, Disney & shacking back up with mum & dad
Find out why thousands of adults are proudly clinging to childhood comforts – saying it's the secret to happiness BABYGIRLS Rise of the 'kidult' trend that sees young women eschew adulthood for Jellycat, Disney & shacking back up with mum & dad Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WATCHING her latest purchase being carefully wrapped in Selfridges- branded tissue paper, Frankie Day had goosebumps of excitement. 'As demand for this particular pop-up had been so high, I'd had to wait two weeks for a slot,' the full-time mum explains. "I was just so excited to finally make my selection.' 6 Charlie Day spent around £30,000 going to Disney Parks and buying memorabilia in 2024 6 Women like Frankie Day, 31, above, form an enormous global community of adult Jellycat fans, with the company's revenues skyrocketing by 37% in 2023 to £200million However, the 31-year-old hadn't travelled two hours from her home in Southampton to London to get her hands on a limited-edition handbag or high-end beauty product. She was on Selfridges' fourth floor – the toy department – to splash her cash on Jellycats, the luxury, cuddly soft toys. 'They'd created this brilliant fish and chip shop pop-up, where staff members 'serve' you Jellycat versions of the iconic meal. 'My haul included a super-cute Lily Fish, Dot and Peg Mushy Peas, and Cosy Chips, all wrapped up in Jellycat newspaper.' Once upon a time, an adult woman revealing an obsession with stuffed toys would have raised eyebrows, but nowadays, women like Frankie form an enormous global community of adult Jellycat fans, with the company's revenues skyrocketing by 37% in 2023 to £200million. They're even causing a crime wave. In February, Ruby Smith, 35, from Suffolk, was given a suspended prison sentence for stealing almost £3,000 worth of toys from different Norfolk garden centres. Seeing how valuable 'Jellies' have become, with one special-edition Dixie Bashful Bunny currently on sale on eBay for an eyewatering £2,398, it's little wonder criminals have turned their sights on the popular plushies. If it seems incredible that anyone would pay so much for a children's cuddly toy, then you haven't met a kidult, AKA an adult who likes doing or buying things intended for children. And in 2025, the kidult economy is booming. Chilling moment yobs steal £20k worth of Jellycats in bizarre night-time raid Generation X – generally seen as people born between 1965 and 1980 – love nothing more than jumping into adults-only ball pools or bouncing the night away at trampoline parks. Millennials – born between 1981 and 1996 – are hiring slime experts to organise "slime and wine' events or running around an 18+ soft-play centre. When it comes to toys, it's the over-18s who are really splashing the cash. Frédérique Tutt, global industry advisor for market research company Circana, says sales to kidults now account for nearly £1 in every £3 spent on toys – an eye-watering £1.05billion in the last 12 months alone. 'The world was suddenly a scary place, but with my Jellycats, I felt safe' That doesn't surprise Frankie. She owns 100 Jellycat toys and still remembers her very first one. 'I was 14, it was a zebra, and I had to convince my grandad to lend me £15 to buy it. 'I fell in love with the Jellycat soft feel and super-cute faces.' When she was 19, Frankie moved in with her partner Danny, now 33, and her six Jellycats went into a box because there wasn't space for them beside the couple's bed – and he thought they were a bit odd. Frankie forgot all about them, until three years later when she saw one in a shop and decided to have a look at hers. 'Opening the box and seeing them again, I had the loveliest feeling. 'It was just so nice to cuddle them and see them back on my bedside table. I couldn't resist buying more,' she says. By the time their daughter Rebekah was born in May 2019, Frankie had around 30 Jellycats. But it was the pandemic, not becoming a mother, that put her collecting into overdrive – until she had over 100. 'The world was suddenly a scary place, thanks to Covid, but with my Jellycats, I felt safe. 'It gave me a lot of comfort to buy them and see their numbers grow. 'I also set up a Facebook group for other Jellycat fans, which now has 1,500 people on it.' The 'forever young' adult is in part a response to shifting economic realities. Many Millennials and younger Generation X-ers face huge financial pressures that delay traditional markers of adulthood. Tina Chummun, Psychotherapist In late 2020, when the family moved into a three-bedroom flat, Frankie decided it was time to give her expanding collection a room of their own. 'It's such a calming place to be. Life as an adult has its ups and downs, but when I'm feeling stressed or worried, going into my room and arranging the Jellycats instantly makes me feel like a kid again,' she says. 'I may have had an argument with Danny or been worried about Rebekah, but the second I start organising the Jellies by colours or size, I'm transported back to childhood, when life was much simpler. 'When Rebekah was born, I did buy her some Jellycats of her own. 'But seeing them get played with and become grubby, I decided to put mine on a high shelf out of her way. 'I've never had to say to her: 'These are Mummy's, so please don't touch them.' She just knows,' Frankie explains. 6 Frankie spends between £50 and £200 a month on expanding her Jellycat collection While the kidult trend spans both Millennials and Generation X, a 2024 YouGov report found that the average age of those engaging with kidult brands online is 36.7. And the majority are female – something that doesn't surprise Nicole Booz, author of The Kidult Handbook. 'Women have historically been expected to mature quickly, take on caregiving roles, and suppress playfulness,' she explains. 'Kidulthood is a way to reclaim joy on our own terms. 'It's also deeply tied to self-care. 'Women are prioritising what makes them happy, whether that's watching their favourite childhood movies or collecting plushies.' Psychotherapist Tina Chummun is clear that there are significant benefits to indulging in so-called childish activities. "Nostalgia serves as an emotional regulator, offering comfort in uncertain times,' she explains. 'In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, revisiting childhood favourites can trigger a sense of safety and belonging.' Fun facts you didn't know about Jellycat Jellycat was created in 1999 by brothers Thomas and William Gatacre. They come in seven sizes from tiny at 13cm to very big at 108cm. One of the most iconic plush toys is the 'Bashful Bunny', a soft and cuddly rabbit with long ears! The most popular Jellycat is "Bashful Beige Bunny". The rarest Jellycat is said to be "Bashful Bunny Imogen" - released in 2011, it's a lilac bunny that is worth £600+ now. Snow Dragon is another rare toy - released in 2020, the brand doesn't make dragons often and plushie collectors are desperate to find. Slackajack Monkey is the Jellycat that's been around the longest - 21 years to be exact! According to Statista, Jellycat recorded a revenue of almost £200 million in 2023. As for the factors driving the recent kidult explosion, Tina believes one of the biggest is the rocketing cost of living. 'The 'forever young' adult is in part a response to shifting economic realities. 'Many Millennials and younger Generation X-ers face huge financial pressures that delay traditional markers of adulthood. 'That makes it easier, and sometimes necessary, to seek joy in accessible, low-stakes pleasures.' Amber Hay, 30, an events organiser from St Albans, loves her life of holidays, eating out and weekends away - all things she admits she'd never be able to do if she didn't live at home with her mum and dad. 'I love living at home, cooking with Mum and getting lifts from Dad, and have no plans to move out any time soon,' she says. 'I moved in with my then-boyfriend for six months aged 27, and I was paying £1,200 a month for a tiny studio flat. 'But now I'm back home, I pay just £250 a month and, as I have a much larger disposable income, this allows me to travel more. 'In the last two years I've been to Ibiza, America and a family holiday skiing in Switzerland.' 6 Amber Hay, with her mother Natalie, still lives at home despite being 30 - and has no plans to move out as she can now afford holidays 6 Amber's sister Sasha, 26, and brother Dylan, 20, also refuse to fly the nest Amber isn't the only adult child to still be at the family home – her sister Sasha, 26, a model and business development manager, and brother Dylan, 20, a lettings agent, also refuse to fly the nest. 'Mum makes it so nice, we don't want to leave!' Amber says. 'She loves cooking for us and lets my boyfriend stay here as well. 'Although she sometimes despairs of us all, she says the house would feel empty without us. 'My friends are either shocked when I tell them about my living arrangements and say they couldn't still be living with their parents, or are envious of my amazing set-up. 'But more of my friends in their early 30s are now moving back home, so they can save for a house or because the cost of living is just so high.' While Amber clearly loves living with her mum and dad, Tina believes that for others, the situation can be problematic. 'I'm 49 and when I go back to my parents' house, I unconsciously slip back into the role of being a child. 'Those family dynamics are powerful and can make you stagnate if you stay in them for too long. 'If a 'forever young adult' misses their moment to leave home and be independent, it can mean they struggle to ever find their feet in their life.' But, she says, stepping back into the embrace of childhood temporarily can be powerful in the very best way. 6 Charlie Day says her love for Disney makes her happy as an adult, and she now shares the joy with son Ernie This is something that happens every time Charlie Day, 36, catches sight of Disney's Cinderella Castle. 'It was a huge deal for my family when we all went to Disneyland Paris when I was four,' remembers the business owner from London. 'When the fireworks finished, the compere announced that if you believed in Disney magic hard enough, when you opened your eyes, you'd see Tinkerbell flying over the castle. 'When I saw her – a physical 'fairy' being pulled over the castle – it was pure joy.' Charlie started collecting Florida travel brochures and dreamed of visiting Walt Disney World, which she did when she was eight years old. 'The whole holiday was incredible. As soon as we walked through the gates at the Magic Kingdom Park, we all felt happy and free. We made some amazing memories,' she says. By the time she met her husband Lewis, now 36, in a nightclub in March 2011, when she was 21, Charlie's love of Disney was clear to see. He didn't understand why, as an adult, I loved Disney so much. He didn't get that the movies, the music, the souvenirs, all made me happy. Charlie Day, 36 'Lewis walked into my bedroom, saw a Tinkerbell duvet cover and a Disney star toy with the slogan: 'Believe in your dreams,' and was clearly a bit taken aback!' she remembers. The pair fell in love quickly, despite Lewis' insistence that, when they moved in together six months later, she ditch the Tinkerbell duvet. 'He didn't understand why, as an adult, I loved Disney so much. 'He didn't get that the movies, the music, the souvenirs, all made me happy. 'But when we went on our first Disney cruise together in 2012, I won a medal at the musical quiz, and he saw my face light up at the Little Mermaid show, and he realised then that Disney is a fundamental part of who I am. You can't love me without it,' Charlie says. The couple tied the knot in August 2015 (she even dressed up as Minnie Mouse on her hen do), and by the time their son Ernie was born in December the following year, the couple had been on 10 Disney cruises, costing around £70,000. 'Becoming a dad helped Lewis really fall in love with Disney and we've taken Ernie to the parks in Paris, Florida, California and Hong Kong, as well as on four Disney cruises. 'He could see it through Ernie's eyes and understood that when you're walking into the parks, you're transported into a different world. 'Outside, things can feel scary, but step through the gates, and it's all left behind.' 'Our two-week trip to Florida, including a suite at a top Disney hotel, will cost £32,000' Practical and ambitious, Charlie sees Disney as both a motivation for success and a reward for it. 'Since 2019, I've created a manifestation vision board each January, and Disney is always on it,' she says. 'The more successful my business Charlie Day Sales is, the bigger and more frequent our holidays can be.' In 2024, she spent over £30,000 on Disney. 'That included holidays to Florida and Paris, a cruise, a trip to Disney On Ice and lots of memorabilia. 'This year our two-week trip to Florida, including an exclusive firework event and a suite at the top Disney hotel, will cost us £32,000.' He did raise an eyebrow to see me spending between £50 and £200 a month on them. Then someone got in touch with me after seeing a picture of my collection on Instagram, and offered me £850 for a big lilac bunny. He was amazed Frankie Day, 31 Even Lewis is on board, although he does put his foot down occasionally. 'I recently discovered that if you get married at a particular Disney hotel, Mickey Mouse gives you away at the ceremony. "I said: 'Let's do that for our 10th wedding anniversary!' But he thought that was a step too far.' For Frankie's partner Danny, who works in a hospital pharmacy, his conversion came when he realised how much her numerous Jellycat toys were worth. 'He did raise an eyebrow to see me spending between £50 and £200 a month on them. 'Then someone got in touch with me after seeing a picture of my collection on Instagram, and offered me £850 for a big lilac bunny. 'He was amazed. 'I've probably spent more than £3,000 on my collection over the years. 'But I never look at my Jellies and see a price tag. 'The comfort and happiness they bring me is priceless, and whether I'm 31 or 91, I know that will never change. 'If that makes me a kidult, I'll wear that label with pride.'
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Abbott Elementary/It's Always Sunny Crossover Continues: Watch the New Trailer
The post The Abbott Elementary/It's Always Sunny Crossover Continues: Watch the New Trailer appeared first on Consequence. In January, ABC audiences got to see the first part of a promised two-part crossover event between Abbott Elementary and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, as characters from the two very different comedies (which happen to be owned by the same mega-conglomerate and set in the same city) got the chance to mingle on school grounds. This summer, FX's turn is coming, as seen in this first look trailer for It's Always Sunny Season 17, spotlighting the Gang's antics while on the Abbott premises. In just 40 seconds, the new trailer teases that Charlie (Charlie Day), Frank (Danny Devito), and Dennis (Glenn Howerton) are working on starting a boy band (using the literal boys attending Abbott Elementary) while Mac (Rob McElhenney) literally steals sweets from the kids. There are also brief appearances from Mr. Johnson (William Stanford Davis), Gregory (Tyler James Williams), and Janine (Quinta Brunson) — the latter of whom has strong opinions about the school's new 'volunteers.' That fits, given that in the first part, the Abbott episode 'Volunteers,' the school's staff didn't gel well with the proprietors of Paddy's Pub (even though Charlie did learn to read). This trailer is also our first look at the return of It's Always Sunny since Season 16 aired in the summer of 2023. Per the YouTube description, 'In Season 17 of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Gang craves money and parasitic social privileges. That's been plain since 2005. But they're also human beings. They crave love, respect, conditional freedom, constant adulation, histrionic amounts of attention, non-stop gratification, and unfiltered, slaphappy eroticism.' We'll look forward to finding out just what 'unfiltered, slaphappy eroticism' means when It's Always Sunny returns to FX on July 9th, 2025. Check out the trailer below. Popular Posts Wife of Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shot By Police, Charged with Attempted Murder The 100 Best Guitarists of All Time Green Day Open Coachella With "American Idiot" Performance: "Not a Part of MAGA Agenda" Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne: Billy Corgan Was a "Raging A**hole" on Lollapalooza A Night of Mayhem: Lady Gaga's Coachella Performance Is One for the History Books Billy Idol on John Lydon's Sex Pistols Insults: "Of Course John's Gonna Be Pissed" Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day's Popular Apple TV+ Show Canceled Early, Will Get New Ending
Mythic Quest may have been one of Apple TV+'s first original series, but the streamer is pulling the plug on the gamer comedy after four seasons. Variety was first to report the news that Mythic Quest's fourth season, which aired its finale on March 26, will be its last. But the network is giving co-creators Charlie Day, Rob McElhenney, and Megan Ganz (all of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia fame) the chance to give the show's many fans a proper sendoff. An updated version of the season 4 finale, which will feel more like a true ending, will drop on the streaming service next week.'Endings are hard. But after four incredible seasons, Mythic Quest is coming to a close,' said McElhenney, Ganz, and David Hornsby—all executive producers on the show—in a statement. 'We're so proud of the show and the world we got to build, and deeply grateful to every cast and crew member who poured their heart into it,' the trio continued. 'To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning. Because endings are hard, with Apple's blessing we made one final update to our last episode—so we could say goodbye, instead of just game over.' The workplace comedy followed the lives of the employees of an often dysfunctional video game studio owned by Ian Grimm (McElhenney), the creator of a popular MMORPG titled, yep, Mythic Quest. Though Apple does not share viewership records for its shows, Mythic Quest appears to have been a success. It has a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 97 percent, and recently released an 'expansion pack' spin-off series, Side Quest, that so far seems to have been warmly received. Though Day co-created the series, it took until this most recent season for him to make an appearance on the series. With some extra time on their hands, perhaps this means fans will see the long-anticipated 17th season of Sunny they've been asking for.
