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Business Upturn
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
House of Villains Season 3: Release date speculation, cast and what to epect
'House of Villains' is back for its third season, bringing reality TV's most notorious anti-heroes together for a thrilling competition. Hosted by Joel McHale, this hit series moves to Peacock in early 2026, promising more drama, scheming, and epic challenges. Here's everything we know so far about 'House of Villains' Season 3. House of Villains Season 3 Potential Premiere Date Peacock has confirmed that 'House of Villains' Season 3 will premiere in early 2026. While an exact date is yet to be announced, the shift from E! to Peacock marks a new era for the series. Following the success of Seasons 1 and 2, which aired on E! and sister channels like Bravo, SYFY, and USA, fans can stream the new season exclusively on Peacock, joining other reality hits like 'The Traitors.' House of Villains Season 3 Expecte Cast The Season 3 lineup is packed with returning and rookie villains, all vying for the $200,000 grand prize and the title of 'America's Ultimate Supervillain.' Here's the expected cast: Tiffany 'New York' Pollard (Flavor of Love, House of Villains Seasons 1 & 2): The iconic HBIC returns for her third shot at victory. Tom Sandoval (Vanderpump Rules, The Traitors): A Bravo star known for drama and controversy. Christine Quinn (Selling Sunset): A real estate diva bringing fierce energy. Kate Chastain (The Traitors, Below Deck): A cutthroat competitor with strategic prowess. Paul Abrahamian (Big Brother): A reality TV veteran ready to outsmart the house. Tyson Apostol (The Challenge, Survivor): A seasoned player with a knack for winning. Jackie Christie (Basketball Wives): A bold personality set to shake things up. Drita D'Avanzo (Mob Wives): Returning to TV after nearly a decade, promising intensity. Plane Jane (RuPaul's Drag Race): A fierce drag star ready to slay. Johnny Middlebrooks (Love Island, The Challenge): A charismatic contender in the mix. Ashley Mitchell (The Challenge): A ruthless strategist aiming for the top. What to Expect from House of Villains Season 3 'House of Villains' Season 3 follows the signature format, with 11 reality all-stars living under one roof, competing in battle royale and redemption challenges. Each week, the Supervillain of the Week wins immunity, a luxury reward, and the power to nominate three players for the Hit List. The nominees face off in a Redemption Challenge, with the loser facing banishment by house vote. Expect alliances, backstabbing, and witty confrontations as these villains scheme for the $200,000 prize. Guest appearances by reality all-stars like Carole Baskin, Abby Lee Miller, and Tori Spelling have been a staple, and fans can likely anticipate similar cameos in Season 3. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Dan Harmon Says Long-Awaited ‘Community' Movie Still A Go, But Currently ‘In A Holding Pattern'
COMMUNITY — Season 1 — Pictured: (l-r) front; Yvette Nicole Brown as Shirley, Joel McHale as Jeff, ... More middle; Danny Pudi as Abed, Gillian Jacobs as Britta, Alison Brie as Annie, back row; Ken Jeong as Senor Chang, Donald Glover as Troy, Chevy Chase as Pierce — Photo by: Mitchell Haaseth/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank Not so Dean-tastic news, Community fans. It seems we'll have to wait just a little longer to re-enroll at Greendale. According to series creator Dan Harmon, the long-awaited film adaptation of his acclaimed NBC sitcom that ran between 2009 and 2015 is 'still happening," but currently 'in a holding pattern' as the production attempts to wrangle the show's original cast members: Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs (Britta Perry), Danny Pudi (Abed Nadir), Yvette Nicole Brown (Shirley Bennett), Alison Brie (Annie Edison), Donald Glover (Troy Barnes), Ken Jeong (Ben Chang), and Jim Rash (Dean Pelton). 'It's hard to coordinate schedules,' Harmon exclusively tells me over a Zoom call centered around the eighth season of Adult Swim's Rick and Morty (premiering May 25 at 11:00 p.m. ET). He goes on to joke that audiences have waited so long, they've probably begun to die of old age. 'I think maybe they've started dying off, so we're not hurting as many people anymore by the continued delays. God rest their souls. We're going to have a memorial service for half of our audience tomorrow in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. No, I have nothing to report right now — other than the continued enthusiasm for time to polish a script while we coordinate schedules for a great movie." Fans have clamored for a Community feature for years, often rallying around the now-iconic slogan first shouted by Pudi's Abed in Season 2: 'Six seasons and a movie!' That dream finally became a reality in 2022 when NBCUniversal's fledgling Peacock streaming service green-lit the project. Harmon would write the script with Andrew Guest (writer behind some of the show's most popular episodes), while nearly all of the original actors were confirmed to reprise their beloved characters. Glover and Brown came aboard not long after. In addition to stepping back into the shows of Jeff Winger, McHale is also set to executive produce the film alongside Harmon, Guest, Russ Krasnoff, and Gary Foster. ''Six seasons and a movie' started out as a cheeky line from Community's early seasons and quickly ignited a passionate fan movement for this iconic, hilarious and cool NBC comedy,' Susan Rovner, Chairman, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, said in a statement at the time. 'We're incredibly grateful that 15 years later, we are able to deliver fans this promised movie and can't wait to get to work with Dan Harmon, Andrew Guest, Joel McHale, Sony and our partners at UTV to continue this epic comedy for Peacock audiences.' 'Community was light years ahead of its time when it premiered on NBC in 2009 and we are thrilled to once again visit the brilliant minds of Dan Harmon, Andrew Guest and this impeccable cast. We are grateful to Peacock, our partners at UTV and to all the zealous fans who have cherished this iconic show,' added Jason Clodfelter, Co-President, Sony Pictures Television Studios. Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television, concluded: 'This franchise is the very definition of community. We're excited to bring the band back together and continue the journey of these beloved characters.' Since then, however, there have been precious few updates on the movie, whose production has been pushed back again and again. McHale offered up some promising news last month, revealing that the budget had been approved, echoing Harmon's statement on scheduling issues, and cautiously guessing at a fall 2025 start date. 'We are funded. That is the hardest thing to get made, or get to get done, and we have got that done," he said (via Us Weekly). "It's come down to scheduling. And so, I think it'll be done by — I think it'll shoot at some point this year. Probably in the autumn. That's my prediction and that's also my hope.' All six seasons of Community can be found on Peacock
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
SEATTLE'S BEST COFFEE BREWS UP SMOOTHER DAYS WITH FRESH LOOK, NEW FLAVOR, AND NATIONAL CAMPAIGN STARRING COMEDIAN JOEL MCHALE
McHale brings humor and relatability to everyday coffee moments in new campaign aimed at giving coffee drinkers a smooth moment to start their days SEATTLE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle's Best Coffee® is brewing up a new creative campaign in partnership with Joel McHale to celebrate fresh packaging and a new flavor addition: Campfire S'mores™ Flavored Coffee. In pursuit of bringing one smooth moment to start the day, the brand blended decades of smooth roasting expertise with a modern approach to deliver flavorful experiences and comfort, quality and consistency in every cup. As part of the brand's refresh, Seattle's Best Coffee just unveiled "May Smoother Coffee Bring Smoother Days," a national campaign starring McHale, a Seattle-native and coffee aficionado. This humorous campaign shows how Seattle's Best Coffee helps make the toughest moments feel a little bit easier from the all-too-relatable challenges of daily routines. Created by LA-based creative agency, HAYMAKER, the campaign is running across national television, digital and social platforms this spring. View on the Seattle's Best Coffee YouTube channel here. "Much like Seattle's Best, I have West Coast roots in coffee. In fact, my first job was working at a coffee cart, so being part of this campaign was a satisfying, full-circle moment," said Joel McHale. "I rely on my daily brew from Seattle's Best Coffee to survive my not-so-smooth days, and I know my fellow caffeinated comrades do too!" The brand's bold new packaging features distinct color-coded flavor panels for easy selection, hand-drawn illustrations for each blend, and a dedicated panel for highlighting roast level, name, and tasting notes. And with a new look comes a new flavor offering – Seattle's Best Coffee® Campfire S'mores™, a smooth-roasted blend with notes of toasted marshmallow, milk chocolate and a hint of honey graham cracker. "Since 1970, Seattle's Best Coffee has been dedicated to delivering a perfectly roasted, consistently smooth cup of coffee. While our mission remains unchanged, we recognize that life is anything but smooth – things go wrong, plans fall apart, and sometimes you just have to roll with it," said Courtney Backman, brand manager for Seattle's Best Coffee. "By embracing those unpredictable moments with humor and relatability, we're showing that while you can't always control your day, you can always count on the smooth, satisfying taste of Seattle's Best Coffee to help you power through." Seattle's Best Coffee® Campfire S'mores™ Flavored Coffee is available at retailers nationwide in both ground (MSRP of $8.99 for an 11 oz. bag) and K-Cup (MSRP of $7.99 for a 10-count box) formats. To learn more, follow @SeattlesBestCoffee on Instagram and Facebook or visit About Nestlé USANestlé USA is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. The company's food and beverage portfolio includes some of the most recognizable brands in the United States, including Coffee mate, DiGiorno and Nestlé Toll House. Nestlé USA also boasts the largest coffee portfolio in the U.S., including Nescafé, Starbucks Coffee at Home and Seattle's Best. Nestlé USA is part of Nestlé S.A., headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland — the world's largest food and beverage company, which has been named among "The World's Most Admired Food Companies" by Fortune magazine for more than 25 consecutive years. For more information, visit Contacts: Rachel Cooper Madeline Ruberg Weber Shandwick Nestlé USA 301-412-2180 571-457-3884 Rcooper@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Seattle's Best Coffee® Sign in to access your portfolio
Forbes
05-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Yellowjackets' Season 3 Is Badly Mangling The Adult Storyline
Yellowjackets In the latest episode of Showtime's once-great series, Yellowjackets, we get another big character death. We get two, actually, though the second isn't quite as calamitous. By my calculations, this brings the death tally of adult characters this season up to five, though one of those is in the Wilderness timeline. Spoilers ahead. The two characters killed off this episode are Adult Van (Lauren Ambrose) and Kodi (Joel McHale). In both cases, all I can say is . . . what a waste. Ambrose is best known for her role in Six Feet Under, and a lot of people were excited to see her as Liv Hewson's adult counterpart. Her character had potential. I know many fans thought she would be a key player in figuring out the mysteries surrounding Other Tai (Tawny Cypress) and the Man With No Eyes. Even this season, we had the pretty wild visit to the ice cream parlor, the weird commercial with the Man With No Eyes, the creepy voice message you could listen to if you called the phone number in the commercial. So many clues and breadcrumbs leading . . . nowhere. Nothing has been done with any of this for the rest of the season and now Adult Van is dead. What a waste. While less of a big deal to the overall story, bringing in Joel McHale just to have him killed off two episodes later is a deeply perplexing creative decision. Having Hannah (Ashley Sutton) murder Kodi is pretty bizarre also. I guess she's trying to fit in so she can survive, but going right to cold-blooded murder is extreme, even for someone trying to survive to see their daughter. It took the girls a long time to get to this point, but Hannah gets there in a few days. These deaths come on the heels of the equally bizarre and jarring death of Adult Lottie (Simone Kessell) which brings us to four adult survivors dead, though Adult Travis died offscreen (sparking a really fascinating mystery that ended in sheer stupidity and disappointment). Adult Nat (Juliette Lewis) died at the end of Season 2. All of these deaths are ridiculous for different reasons. But the unifying theme is that these girls survived in the Wilderness, overcoming all the odds, facing horrific struggles, only to die in the modern timeline for nothing. Nat is killed by an accidental fentanyl shot. Lottie is (presumably) pushed down the stairs, after literally walking across Travis's pit without breaking through the branches in the teen timeline. Van survives a wolf attack but gets stabbed by Melissa of all people, apparently to make room for Hilary Swank in the cast. All of these characters deserved better. More to the point, adding all these characters was a mistake in the first place, since we now know they all survive in the teen timeline only to be totally wasted as characters in the adult timeline. Even the actors are unhappy with it, and not too shy about expressing their unhappiness. We knew Lewis was unhappy with her role, especially since it involved playing an addict which she wasn't comfortable with, but it's illuminating to see the others express such disappointment with their deaths. In an interview with Variety, Ambrose and Cypress made it clear that they were less than thrilled with Adult Van's death and the writers' choices this season: Simone Kessell said in a previous interview on Adult Lottie's death: I've been beating this drum for awhile now, but the adult timeline is just ridiculous at this point. Adult Tai was such a fascinating character in Season 1, and she's been totally ruined in the following seasons. It would have been so interesting to see her navigate politics as an elected senator, balancing her wife's horrific revelations and her duties as a public figure with this re-emerging Other Tai. Instead, she and Van just kind of wandered around aimlessly for two seasons. Both characters suffered enormously. Lottie was the original cult of the Wilderness leader. She had such potential to be a scary, ominous, mysterious adult character but she was just . . . fine, mostly. Affable. A rich white lady with a wellness retreat. Her death feels both unearned and lame, but her character before that was nothing like we expected, and while I'm all for subverting expectations, this felt less subversive and more like the writers just ran out of ideas. Kessell isn't the only one that doesn't know what happened in the writers room. A lot of fans are scratching their heads. Of course, a lot of fans are also defending every decision this show makes no matter how much it ruins these characters and makes this show a pale shadow of what it once was. I catch plenty of flack from angry fans who think I'm sexist/homophobic/just plain mean for writing these critiques of the show. But I loved Yellowjackets in Season 1. I thought it was brilliant. I thought these characters were deep and complex and compelling. Now, in the adult timeline at least, we're just watching Scooby-Doo. There are still some mysteries I know many fans, even jaded fans, are curious about. Who killed Lottie and why? (This seems obvious given the DNA evidence that it was Shauna, but we know it wasn't Shauna. Only one other character in the show shares her DNA, so all the Walter/Jeff theories seem super boneheaded to me.) Who is the Pit Girl and who is the Antler Queen we saw in the very opening episode of this show? And how are the girls finally rescued? The problem with these questions is that I care so much less about the answers now than I did at the end of Season 1. So much of the show's tension is gone. But I do think they've done a couple things well. Slowly making Shauna the villain of the series is actually quite brilliant, and her turn in both the adult and teen timeline toward a genuinely bad person to root against is great. Unfortunately, while we can still root for teen Nat (Juliette Lewis) in the past, we don't have anyone to root for in the present. Making Adult Misty (Christina Ricci) more of a protagonist feels like a Plan B at best, because unfortunately she's become so much less frightening than she was in Season 1, when she was all for kidnapping and murder and cutting up bodies to dispose of the evidence. Actually, it might have been better if they'd made the central conflict of the show Jackie (Ella Purnell) vs Shauna (Melanie Lynskey / Sophie Nelisse). These two characters had such great tension. They were best friends with so much baggage between them, and Jackie would have made a great, surprising hero to go up against the equally surprising villain Shauna has become. Oh well. Mistakes have been made. Potential has swirled down the drain. We are stuck with the show as it is, not as it could have been. One more episode to go in Season 3 and perhaps the biggest question is whether there will even be a Season 4. I can't say I care much one way or another.
Axios
03-04-2025
- Business
- Axios
Scoop: Scottsdale's retro Taco Bell is closing
The retro, mission-style Taco Bell in south Scottsdale will soon be replaced with a modern, drive-thru version of the Mexican food chain, Axios has learned. Why it matters: The restaurant, which first opened in the 1960s, was the 31st Taco Bell location and is among the oldest still operating in the U.S. It's one of very few that have maintained the original brick cantina design. Visiting the classic restaurant is somewhat of a pilgrimage for the taco-loving, nostalgia-seeking among us. State of play: The OG restaurant near McDowell and Hayden roads will serve its final crunchwraps once a new, under-construction Taco Bell is ready to open next door, local franchise owner Desert De Oro Foods confirmed to Axios. There's no firm date on when the transition will occur, spokesperson Beth Vanderheyden said. Employees at the old-school location told us it could be as soon as April 12. Flashback: Taco Bell launched the nationwide rollout of the limited-edition " decades menu" at the restaurant in October. The menu celebrated the chain's 50th anniversary with callbacks to popular orders from decades past. The intrigue: Although Desert De Oro Foods has not yet formally announced the location's closing, word has gotten around on the Taco Bell-obsessed corners of the internet. The reactions have been a mix of sorrow and reverence. "That should be put in the Smithsonian. Every brick," actor Joel McHale commented on an Instagram post about the closure. Between the lines: The vintage restaurant, while objectively cool, is admittedly not equipped to handle the capacity or pace of today's fast-food demand. There's an extremely narrow drive-thru, three tables in the dining room, about a half-dozen parking spaces, and bathrooms that can be accessed only by key from the outside. What's next: The spiffy new Taco Bell will be able to churn through customers in a much more efficient manner with double drive-thru lanes, curbside pickup and a significantly larger kitchen space. Yes, but: Maybe the key to " living más" all these years was slowing down. What we're watching: Taco Bell fans are hoping the retro signage, if not the building itself, will be preserved in some way.
