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08-07-2025
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A Documentary About A Chilling College Murder Case Is The Top Show On Peacock Right Now
'The Idaho Student Murders' is the top TV series on Peacock right now, according to the streamer's public ranking system. The 90-minute documentary, released on July 3, examines the 2022 University of Idaho killings for which then-28-year-old criminology student Bryan Kohberger was charged with first-degree murder. The film was released one day after Kohberger pleaded guilty on all counts in court. The new Peacock doc features never-before-seen interviews with friends and family members of the four victims and highlights compelling details from the case, including a murder weapon accessory, DNA evidence and possible motives for Kohberger to commit the heinous crimes. Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services, including Netflix, HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. Netflix's 'The Sandman' is trending on the streamer after the premiere of its second and final season. The dark fantasy drama, based on Neil Gaiman's comic series, follows the journey of Morpheus (Tom Sturridge), aka the King of Dreams, as he travels across different worlds and timelines to reclaim what he lost after being held prisoner for over a century. The first six episodes of Season 2 — which also stars Adrian Lester, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Barry Sloane, Mason Alexander Park, Donna Preston and Esmé Creed-Miles — premiered on July 3, while the remaining ones will air on July 24. 'Fatal Destination,' a new Investigation Discovery true-crime series, is currently trending among the top TV shows on Max. The six-part docuseries, narrated by Jessica Biel, explores the dark side of paradise when 'idyllic vacations spiral into chilling mysteries' that expose 'sinister secrets,' according to its official logline. Prime Video's hit series 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' is already trending on the streamer ahead of its highly anticipated third and final season. The coming-of-age romance centers on a teenage girl navigating her first love and heartbreak while caught in a complicated summertime love triangle between two brothers. The show is based on Jenny Han's (author of the 'To All the Boys' trilogy) popular trilogy of the same name. The first two episodes of Season 3 premiere on July 13, followed by new weekly episodes on Wednesdays. If you're looking for other TV shows to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. Thank God 'The Bear' Is Much Better This Season — And We Have A Lot Of Thoughts 'Squid Game' Just Set Up A U.S. Version Of The Series. Here's Why That's A Bad Thing. Nelly & Ashanti's Reality Show Is Going Viral For The Wrong Reasons
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01-07-2025
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A Wild Documentary About The Infamous 'Poop Cruise' Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise' is the top movie on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The documentary arrived on the streamer on June 24 as part of an anthology series that explores epic real-life catastrophes, from disastrous music festivals to political scandals and media hoaxes. The latest one revisits the infamous 'poop cruise' of 2013 that left 4,000 passengers without working toilets for four days. Through firsthand accounts, 'Trainwreck: Poop Cruise' recounts just how bad things got on the voyage after an engine room fire left everyone onboard without power and plumbing. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max, Amazon Prime Video and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. 'F*** Marry Kill' hit theaters earlier this year, and now it's trending No. 1 on Hulu. (BuzzFeed Studios, which shares a parent company with HuffPost, was the film's production company.) The horror-comedy follows a true-crime junkie who must figure out which of the three guys she's dating is the Infamous Swipe Right Killer targeting women on dating apps. The cast includes Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner, Brooke Nevin, Samer Salem, Jedidiah Goodacre, Brendan Morgan, Bethany Brown and JayR Tinaco. Mariska Hargitay isn't just the star of NBC's biggest crime drama franchise. She's also the director of 'My Mom Jayne,' a new documentary now streaming on Max. The film chronicles the private life and legacy of the 'Law & Order: SVU' star's famous mother, Hollywood icon Jayne Mansfield. The doc made its debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in May before heading to streaming. 'Deep Cover,' currently trending on Prime Video, stars Bryce Dallas Howard as an improv comedy teacher who starts to question her shot at the big time when she gets offered the role of a lifetime — by an undercover cop. Unbeknownst to her, she then recruits two of her students (Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed) to infiltrate London's gangland by posing as dangerous criminals. Danielle Deadwyler's latest horror movie is now streaming on Peacock. 'The Woman in the Yard,' currently No. 1 on the streamer, stars the actor as a grief-stricken widow who must protect her two children from a mysterious woman in black who takes up residence on her front lawn. If you're looking for other films to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. Fans Of This '90s Rom-Com Thought It Was Over. But A New Book Offers Answers To Their Biggest Questions. 'F1 The Movie' Is A Thrilling Commercial For Formula 1 That Doesn't Make Any Sense Nelly & Ashanti's Reality Show Is Going Viral For The Wrong Reasons
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10-06-2025
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This Returning Soapy Drama Is The Top Show On Netflix Right Now
'Ginny & Georgia' is the No. 1 show on Netflix right now, according to the platform's public ranking system. The streamer's original dramedy follows an angsty teen and her protective mom as they adjust to new lives in a small Massachusetts town after years on the run. Last week, the show returned with more high-stakes drama in its third season, with Georgia on trial for murder and all her dark secrets coming out. Season 3 premiered with 10 new episodes starring Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey as the titular mother-daughter duo. Also in the cast are Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, Chelsea Clark and Nathan Mitchell. You can read HuffPost's review here. Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Peacock, Disney+ and Apple TV+. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. Peacock's most popular dating series is back in the No. 1 spot again. 'Love Island USA' returned for its highly anticipated Season 7 on June 3, and it is well underway with a new cast of hopeful singles seeking love in Fiji. Of course, drama is already afoot, as well as a scandal after one contestant got booted from the island after Day 2. Read more about it here. Keep up with all the islanders as new episodes premiere on Peacock Thursdays through Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/ 6 p.m. PT. FX's 'Adults' is still trending on Hulu after its May 28 debut. The raunchy comedy, executive produced by 'Big Mouth' creator Nick Kroll, follows a close-knit group of twentysomethings as they navigate all the ups and downs of adulthood together in New York City. Mixed reviews about the Gen-Z hangout comedy have said it has some 'growing up to do,' but it's already in conversation with iconic shows like 'Friends' and 'New Girl.' Stream all episodes of 'Adults' on Hulu now. After a decade-long hiatus, 'Phineas and Ferb' is back on our TV screens for another 104 days of summer vacation and endless adventures. The beloved Disney Channel animated series is trending on Disney+ after getting a revival with 40 new episodes that reunite the original voice cast, which includes Vincent Martella, Ashley Tisdale, David Errigo Jr., Alyson Stoner and more. The series returned on June 5, with the first 10 episodes now streaming on Disney+. 'Stick' is currently the top show on Apple TV+ after its June 4 debut. The Owen Wilson-led dramedy follows a washed-up pro golfer struggling to stay afloat after an on-course meltdown derailed his career, per the synopsis. One review compared the show to another Apple TV+ sports comedy, 'Ted Lasso,' while another called it 'feel good' TV. The first three episodes are now available to stream on Apple TV+, with new episodes airing every Wednesday. If you're looking for other TV shows to watch, check out our What We're Watching blog. What 'Andor' Gets Right That Other 'Star Wars' TV Shows Don't This Netflix Series Has Been Compared To 'Gilmore Girls.' Here's Why That's Not True. 'And Just Like That' Needs To Figure Out What The Hell It's Doing
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20-05-2025
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This Scandalous Reality Series Is The Top Show On Hulu Right Now
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' is currently the most popular show on Hulu, according to the platform's public ranking system. The reality series returned to the streaming service for its second season on May 15 with the release of all 10 episodes. The show follows the scandalous lives of a group of popular Mormon mom TikTok influencers after they get caught up in a viral swinging sex scandal. Starring on the show are Taylor Frankie Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Demi Engemann, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Whitney Leavitt and Layla Taylor. Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services, including Netfix, Apple TV+, Max and Amazon Prime Video. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. 'American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden' is currently one of the top shows on Netflix. The 'edge-of-your-seat' investigative docuseries, which premiered on May 14, explores how the world came together to track down the titular al-Qaeda leader after the events of Sept. 11, 2001. All three episodes, which are part of the latest installment of the true crime franchise, are available to stream now. 'Murderbot' is trending on Apple TV+ at the moment. Based on the best-selling series by Martha Wells, the comedic sci-fi thriller follows a rogue security robot (played by Alexander Skarsgård) that must hide its free will after it reluctantly joins a mission to protect scientists on a dangerous planet. The series premiered on May 16 with new episodes airing weekly on Fridays. 'Overcompensating' is currently one of the top 10 shows on Amazon Prime Video after premiering all eight episodes on May 14. The semi-biographical college comedy created by and starring social media star Benito Skinner follows a former high school football player who explores coming out of the closet when he goes to university. The series stars Mary Beth Barone, Wally Baram, Rish Shah, Owen Thiele and Adam DiMarco. It also features guest stars like Charli XCX, Megan Fox, Kaia Gerber and Bowen Yang. 'Duster' premiered on Max on May 15. The '70s-set drama follows a getaway driver and a rookie FBI agent as they take on a notorious crime family. The show stars Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez and Benjamin Charles Watson. 'The Last Of Us' Reveals The Limits Of The Video Game Adaptation This Reality Show Is Full Of Aging Millennials — And It's So Messy Netflix's 'Forever' Is A Perfect Adaptation Of Judy Blume's Novel — Except For 1 Thing
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16-05-2025
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Diddy's Sex Trafficking Trial: 9 Takeaways From The First Week Of Testimony
This article includes material from HuffPost's weekly culture and entertainment newsletter, The Culture Catchall. Click here to subscribe. The sex trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs is nearing the end of its first week of testimonies. After a wave of accusations, civil lawsuits and a federal indictment, the 55-year-old mogul sat before a New York jury this week as prosecutors and the defense began unpacking a series of disturbing allegations against him. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence in prison. So far, three witnesses — including Combs' pregnant ex-partner and former Bad Boy Records artist, Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura — have taken the stand. Their testimonies have touched on everything from Combs' alleged 'freak-off' sex parties and years of violent abuse to the infamous 2016 surveillance footage that captured Combs assaulting Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel. More witnesses will take the stand in the coming weeks, including Aubrey O'Day and Dawn Richard, two of Combs' former artists. Before Ventura's emotional dayslong testimony, jurors heard from Israel Florez, a former security guard at the InterContinental Hotel, who spoke about the aftermath of the assault. Daniel Phillip, a 41-year-old male escort who claimed to have had sexual encounters with both Ventura and Combs, then testified in graphic detail about Combs' alleged sexual practices. On Thursday, Combs' legal team began cross-examining Ventura, focusing on her complex relationship with the defendant and their alleged marathon sex sessions. The defense has admitted to Combs' violent outbursts, but maintains that prosecutors are mischaracterizing his consensual relationships and sexual encounters as criminal acts. The prosecution, however, has argued that Combs exploited his power, wealth and celebrity status to systematically abuse women, and commit a pattern of violent and coercive acts. Several members of Combs' family — including his mother, adult sons and young daughters — have attended the trial, as has Ventura's husband, Alex Fine. So far, the proceedings have been dominated by emotional testimony and graphic accusations, setting the tone for how this high-stakes legal battle will play out in the coming weeks. Below are nine key takeaways from the first week. Florez, the former InterContinental security guard who responded to the call of Combs' assault on Ventura, testified that the mogul tried to pay him off to keep the incident quiet, People reported. He claimed he encountered a towel-clad Combs sitting in a chair 'slouched down, like with a blank stare … like a devilish stare, just looking at me.' Then Combs offered him a wad of money, Florez said, and uttered three chilling words. 'Don't tell nobody,' Florez recalled, interpreting Combs' warning and cash as a bribe. He also claimed that Combs took another guard's phone after accusing him of recording his and Florez's conversation. Florez said he then pinned Combs against the wall and demanded that he release the guard's phone. The New York Times reported that Combs once allegedly forced a male sex worker to urinate in Ventura's mouth during one of his freak-offs because it was a 'turn on' for him. During her testimony, Ventura spoke about the incident, adding that she didn't say no at that moment because she 'thought that it was obvious that I didn't want to do it.' 'I just felt humiliated,' she said, per NBC News. 'It was disgusting, it was too much. I choked, I didn't want to be doing that. I was in a position I couldn't easily get out of. I eventually put my hands up, and Sean saw and told him to stop. I was choking, too much urine in my mouth.' She added, 'Sean urinated on me at the same time.' Ventura spoke about the nature of Combs' alleged freak-offs in great detail during her first day of testimony, describing the sexual encounters, which could last anywhere from 36 hours to four days, as a 'very choreographed experience,' Rolling Stone reported. She also claimed that she would sometimes stay up for 'days on end,' drinking, doing drugs and having sex with 'strangers.' Ventura testified that once the freak-offs with Combs began, they became an almost weekly occurrence that 'took a big chunk of my life,' and left 'no space to do anything else but to recover and just try to feel normal again.' By the end of her relationship with Combs, Ventura claimed she participated in 'hundreds' of freak-offs. 'Eventually,' she said, 'it became a job for me.' Ventura claimed that Combs tasked her with finding male escorts for their alleged freak-offs by responding to ads on Craigslist and Backpage or through the escort service Cowboys 4 Angels. 'That was just my job, really,' she said on the witness stand, according to The Times. 'It was expected of me.' She also claimed that Combs 'had to approve' any final hires, as prosecutors argued that Combs was involved in each transaction and used his money to pay the escorts. 'I showed the photos to Sean to see if he was interested,' Ventura said. 'If he wasn't interested, I would tell them 'no' and ask for someone else.' While describing what hotel rooms would look like after a freak-off, Ventura claimed that sometimes blood would be left on the sheets because she was menstruating, People reported. 'I was expected to have freak-offs on my period,' she testified. 'Sean would expect it. I don't think anyone wants to do that.' According to Ventura, she participated in these sex acts, despite the circumstances, out of fear of Combs' temper. 'Something that Sean wanted to happen, that's what was going to happen,' she said. Following Combs' September arrest, a civil lawsuit filed against him alleged that the bottles of baby oil federal agents seized from his home were laced with the date rape drugs Rohypnol or GHB, according to NBC News. But on the witness stand, Ventura refuted the claim, essentially saying that drugs were never in the baby oil that she and Combs used during freak-offs, The Times reported. It's still unclear if Combs laced baby oil with drugs during freak-offs that Ventura didn't participate in. Combs was allegedly enraged when he found out Ventura was dating rapper Kid Cudi in 2011. Combs and Ventura were in an on-and-off relationship from 2007 to 2018, but were 'not in the greatest place' when Ventura connected with Cudi, she testified, according to People. After coming across an email between Cudi's staff and Ventura during a freak-off, the latter said Combs tried to attack her. 'I just remember him putting a wine opener between his fingers and lunging at me,' she recalled on the stand. Afterward, Ventura said she called Cudi on a burner phone, which she used to hide their relationship from Combs, and went to his house. She later met up with Combs at his home to discuss the situation, where she alleged he attacked her again. 'Sean kicked me in the back, I fell on the floor and then left,' said Ventura, adding that he also threatened to harm both her and Cudi, and release sexually explicit videos of her. When she returned to her hotel room, Ventura testified that it was 'torn up,' with urine on the floor, clothes thrown around and feces in the toilet. Ventura testified that she referred to Combs by a 'weird' nickname — one he insisted upon. The topic came up as the jury viewed 2010 emails between Ventura and Combs, in which the latter's contact name read 'Pop Pop.' Ventura claimed Combs made her use that moniker because it's the same one she used for her grandfather. 'I thought it was weird,' she said, per The Times. Toward the end of her Day 2 testimony, Ventura revealed that she started writing a book about her time with Combs in 2023 as 'trauma therapy' following a stint in rehab. She said she reached out to Combs' representatives about paying her $30 million for the rights to the story, but received no compensation at that time. According to Ventura, she received money later when she settled her 2023 civil suit against Combs for $20 million. The settlement amount was unknown until Ventura's testimony. Subscribe to The Culture Catchall to stay up to date on all things entertainment. 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