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USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Want MomTok Waves? Drybar offering 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' hairstyle
Want MomTok Waves? Drybar offering 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' hairstyle Show Caption Hide Caption TikTok user goes viral for not washing her face Tia Zakher has gone viral for documenting her unique skincare journey on social media, her method involves not washing her face. Just in time for Season 2 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," Hulu and Drybar have partnered to give fans a highly sought-after look: the MomTok Waves. The second season of Hulu's hit series, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," was released on May 15, and through June 8, salon chain Drybar is offering a limited number of MomTok Waves appointments. Yes, if you've ever wanted to look like the Mormon moms on screen, now is your chance. The MomTok Waves, also known as the "Utah Curl," is a hairstyle featuring a loose curl, like beach waves, with straight ends. The hairstyle has made waves − no pun intended − before "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," but it has experienced a resurgence over the past year. Where to watch: When does 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 come out? How to book a MomTok Waves appointment To book a MomTok Waves appointment, create a Drybar account online and book an appointment virtually. Contact a Drybar location ahead of time to ensure they are offering the limited-edition hairstyle. What is 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' about? The reality TV series features a group of eight Utah-based Mormon mom TikTok influencers, known as "MomTok." The first season of the series was released in 2024 and follows the fallout of a "soft-swinging" sex scandal among a Mormon couple. How to watch 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' The first two seasons of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" are available to stream on Hulu. A paid Hulu subscription is required to stream the seasons. Hulu's basic plan with ads is $9.99 per month. Hulu's no-ad plan is $18.99 per month. Is there a Drybar near you? To find a Drybar location near you, visit the Drybar website at Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
USA Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3: What we know so far
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3: What we know so far Show Caption Hide Caption Trump pardons reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley President Trump called Savannah Chrisley from the Oval Office in the White House to tell her he wanted to pardon her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley. Grab a dirty soda and memorize the latest TikTok trend, because #MomTok appears to be here to stay − at least for now. After a successful inaugural season that premiered last year, "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" returned for Season 2 earlier in May. The Hulu reality show follows a group of TikTok influencer moms and their Mormon friend group on the heels of a scandal around "soft swinging" − couples sharing partners with limited sexual contact. With the second season in the books, fans may be wondering if more episodes are on the way. Here's everything we know so far about a possible third season for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." Will there be a 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3? While Hulu hasn't formally announced a third season for "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," the show has been renewed for more episodes. After the show's first season, it was picked up for 20 additional episodes, a Hulu spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY. The second season had ten episodes, meaning ten more are expected to be in the works. 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': Mikayla Matthews speaks out on childhood sexual abuse 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 3 premiere date While a specific release date has not been announced, a Hulu spokesperson confirmed to USA TODAY that more episodes are set to be released later this year. Whitney Leavitt, a recurring cast member from the first and second seasons, told Us Weekly in May that the cast is "filming right now." The first season premiered in September 2024, and the second one − which started filming in October 2024, according to Variety − came out a little over six months later in May. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives': Taylor Frankie Paul On What To Expect Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 ended on a huge cliffhanger and while Taylor Frankie Paul couldn't reveal exactly what happens, she's offering a glimpse into what viewers can expect to see in the upcoming episodes. "There's some unexpected storylines that popped up," Paul told Newsweek of the 10 remaining episodes. The Context In the last episode of Season 2 that has been released, Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette tells Mormon Wives cast member Layla Taylor, that he had an affair with cast member Jessi Ngatikaura. He claimed in the episode that it wasn't just a one time thing, leaving Taylor shocked. Earlier in the season there were rumors that something transpired between Brunette and cast member Demi Engemenn when some of the Mormon Wives cast visited Vanderpump Villa. Engemenn denied anything happened between herself and Brunette, calling it a shame that a man and a woman can't have a friendly interaction and Ngatiukaura has denied that Brunette's account of what happened is accurate. What to Know In the fall, Hulu greenlit 20 more episodes of the show and has only released 10 more as part of Season 2. The last episode ended on a "to be continued" message, leaving viewers wondering if there would be a second part to Season 2 or if viewers would have to wait for Season 3. Unlike after Season 1, the Mormon Wives cast didn't get a break between filming what viewers saw in Season 2 and what they'll see on the upcoming episodes. Paul said it's difficult to do back-to-back filming, partially because it blurs together and they don't want to reveal spoilers about what viewers haven't seen and partially because it is a lot of time away from their kids. "A lot of us were feeling a lot of shame, I think," Paul told Newsweek, referencing the mom guilt the cast feels. "However, there's this different mindset where I'm like, okay, we have to think about this as a crunch back to back but then we're gonna have the majority of the summer with our kids." Taylor Frankie Paul of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' visits SiriusXM Studios on September 11, 2024 in New York City. Taylor Frankie Paul of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' visits SiriusXM Studios on September 11, 2024 in New York filming was continuous, Paul said viewers will get to see the aftermath of the drama between Brunette and Ngatikaura, and of course, more conflict between the women on the show. But, she added that there's also conflict between different people. "It's actually crazy. It's mind blowing to me because I know there's a lot of people that think this is all produced or scripted, but it's not. It's all real, unfortunately," Paul said. While Paul thought that she'd get a break from the drama, that turned out not to be the case last season and she said it isn't the case for the next batch of episodes that will be released. What They're Saying Ngatikaura on "The Viall Files" podcast: "Relationships are hard and they're nuanced. There's so much more that I'm excited to share because I think people will be able to relate to my story. I think it may help people." Miranda McWhorter told People: "You'll get answers and maybe a little bit of closure, regarding [the end]." What Happens Next With filming expected to wrap before summer, it's possible viewers could get new episodes before the end of the year. But, the exact timeline of when episodes will be released – and whether it'll be Season 2, Part 2 or Season 3 – has not been confirmed by Hulu.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Disney+ Launches ‘Always-On' Subscriber Perks and Sweepstakes, Including Chance to Attend ‘Freakier Friday' Premiere and Free Four-Night Cruise
Disney is unleashing a bunch of discount offers and sweepstakes aimed at spurring more Disney+ and Hulu subscription signups and renewals. The new Disney+ Perks program expands offers to streaming subscribers to be 'always-on' as opposed to the previously limited-time promos, according to the Mouse House. The program launches Thursday (May 29) in the U.S. with additional international rollouts to follow later this year. Disney-owned Hulu will follow suit with its own Perks program launching June 2. More from Variety 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Returns: Here's How to Watch Season 2 Online for Free 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Premieres With 5 Million Views in Five Days 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Season 2 Is Back: Here's How to Watch the New Season Online At launch, Disney+ and bundle subscribers will be able to enter a sweepstakes to win tickets to the world premiere of 'Freakier Friday' (sometime in mid or late July) before the sequel starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis hits theaters Aug. 8. They'll also have the chance to win a four-night cruise on the Disney Destiny, the newest ship in the Disney fleet, sailing from Fort Lauderdale beginning November 2025. 'Our fans are some of the most passionate in the world, and Perks are our way of thanking them for subscribing to Disney+,' Samantha Rosenberg, EVP of marketing for Disney+, said in a statement. 'Whether it's access to in-demand experiences that only Disney can offer or everyday savings and special discounts from top brands, we're building two complimentary programs that are all about celebrating our viewers.' Other Disney+ Perks: A six-month free DashPass membership from DoorDash (for new members only) 20% off Adidas online purchases 15% off purchases at and A three-month free trial of Clear+ travel verification program A two-month Super Duolingo free trial Free in-game emoji from Disney Emoji Blitz Early access to the closed release of Disney Pinnacle by Dapper Labs, a monthly Mystery Capsule and until June 26 to claim a $10 Dapper credit Discounts at Walt Disney World Resort (with rates starting at $99 per night at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort with stays of two nights or longer) Free 'Monopoly Go!' Star Wars TIE fighter in-game token Hulu is also introducing a collection of perks, starting June 2 and rolling out weekly over the Perks are set to include: Chances to win tickets to Lollapalooza, ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and Comic-Con San Diego Sweepstakes to win items from (or inspired by) Hulu originals and exclusives like 'The Handmaid's Tale,' 'A Complete Unknown' and 'Only Murders in the Building' Discounts and perks from partners including Microsoft, Pure Green and LG Electronics According to Disney, new perks 'will drop regularly, giving fans more reasons to check in, discover something new and engage with the stories they love.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz
Los Angeles Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
True-life weekend sampler: ‘100 Foot Wave,' ‘Tylenol Murders' and ‘Mormon Wives'
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who longs for the expansion of dirty soda chain Swig so we can feel better equipped to deal with #MomTok drama (IYKYK). It's been a week since the second season of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' dropped on Hulu, but die-hard reality TV watchers have likely already inhaled all nine episodes with the same unwavering commitment as the cast member trying to make us believe that her husband is related to Ben Affleck. (Spoiler alert: He is not. But we sure hope the actor watches while sipping on a 44-ounce iced coffee.) Taylor Frankie Paul, the self-proclaimed founder of #MomTok, the TikTok infuencer group that unites them, stopped by Guest Spot to talk about the new season of friendship and backstabbing. Also in this week's Screen Gab, our resident true-crime expert Lorraine Ali tells you why a docuseries about 1982's unsolved Tylenol murder case is worth watching, and TV critic Robert Lloyd dives into the pleasures of watching professional surfers chase giant waves. Be sure to also find time to take in Lloyd's tender tribute to 'quintessential Regular Guy' George Wendt, who died this week at age 76; it's linked below. Must-read stories you might have missed Appreciation: George Wendt, quintessential Regular Guy: George Wendt, who died Tuesday, will be most remembered for his character on 'Cheers,' whom he played straight and without affectation. On his travel show, Conan O'Brien is on a treasure hunt for the unexpected: The comedian and host of 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' spoke about the latest season of his Max travel show, his recent Mark Twain Prize and acting in his first feature film. At this year's Cannes, bleak is the new black and miserable endings are très chic: On the Croisette, Ari Aster's 'Eddington' with Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal and a strong directing debut by 'Babygirl' star Harris Dickinson grab attention. Everyone knew Pee-wee Herman. But few knew the man behind the man-child: 'Pee-wee as Himself,' a two-part documentary directed by Matt Wolf on HBO, supplies a vivid portrait of Paul Reubens, who receded behind his character. Recommendations from the film and TV experts at The Times '100 Foot Wave' (Max) The continuing story of big-wave surfer Garrett McNamara, his family and friends becomes a trilogy with the third season of Chris Smith's great HBO docuseries, crazy to contemplate yet beautiful to behold. Garrett, a maverick who put the Portuguese town of Nazaré on the map for its massive waves, set a record there, surfing a 78-footer — imagine an eight-story office building coming up behind you. But with the spot well-established and many records having been matched, the series has become less about competition than community and compulsion. (A middle-aged adolescent with a seemingly high tolerance for pain, Garrett, despite age and injury, cannot stop surfing.) Back again, with a cast of top big-wave surfers, are charismatic Nicole McNamara, Garrett's level-headed wife and manager and mother to their three, one might say, 'other children,' and her brother C.J. Macias, suffering from surfing PTSD after breaking his arm at Nazaré. The climax of the season is a surfing safari to Cortes Bank, 100 miles off the coast of Southern California, where an undersea island creates huge waves with no land in sight. — Robert Lloyd 'Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders' (Netflix) If you're not ready to switch to Advil, stop reading here. Netflix's three-part, true-crime docuseries deftly chronicles one of the largest criminal investigations in U.S. history involving the 1982 murder of seven victims in Chicago who died after ingesting Extra Strength Tylenol tablets laced with cyanide. No one was ever charged with their murders. Directed by Yotam Guendelman and Ari Pines ('Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes'), the series includes interviews with family of the victims, investigators, police and prosecutors who were directly involved in the case. Together their accounts recall the bizarre and terrifying nature of the crimes, the national panic caused by the tainted pills and the stunning lack of scrutiny on the medication's manufacturers, Johnson & Johnson. Private citizen James W. Lewis eventually emerged as one of two main suspects in the case, and he served 12 years in prison for sending an extortion note to Johnson & Johnson demanding $1 million to 'stop the killing.' But authorities couldn't pin the murders on Lewis. The documentary features an exclusive interview with Lewis before his death in July 2023 in which he proclaims his innocence yet appears to still revel in the media attention. The series also calls into question the culpability of Johnson & Johnson and the possibility that the poisoned capsules may have come straight from the factory before landing on drugstore shelves, where they were purchased by the unwitting victims. The murders ultimately led to an overhaul on the safety packaging we see on today's over-the-counter medication. Also worth your time is 'This is the Zodiac Speaking,' Netflix's riveting 2024 docuseries chronicling a family of siblings who were intimately involved with the top suspect in the still unsolved Zodiac killings of the 1960s and '70s. Sleep tight. — Lorraine Ali A weekly chat with actors, writers, directors and more about what they're working on — and what they're watching 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' feels like the new wave of soapy reality TV in the way it builds off social media personas to create ridiculously addictive drama. The Hulu reality series follows the lives of a group 'momfluencers' who push against traditional Mormon norms — they're the breadwinners, some are divorced, many drink, and at least one faced the dilemma of promoting a sex toy brand. Taylor Frankie Paul, the founding member of #MomTok, stopped by Guest Spot to discuss what makes great reality TV versus social media content and the scripted show that reminds her of her life. — Yvonne Villarreal The women spend a lot of the season saying #MomTok has veered away from what it was initially conceived to be about — women supporting women. How do you think the reality show — this additional layer of sharing your personal life with an audience — has both helped its evolution and threatened its survival? I think it's threatened the survival because when you share, you get vulnerable and, unfortunately, when doing so it could eventually be used against you. With that being said, it helps the evolution by doing the same thing — being vulnerable can bring people closer together as well. What have you learned makes great reality TV and how is that different from what makes great social media content? What makes great reality TV is sharing as much as you can — both pretty and ugly — so they [followers] can see [the] bigger picture. What makes great social media content is leaving some mystery. It's ironic that it's opposite! Viewers had a strong reaction to how your family engaged with you about your relationship with Dakota, particularly at the family BBQ. What struck you in watching it back? Watching the scene at my family BBQ made us all cry because my family loves me dearly and the approach was maybe not the best (including myself), but everyone's emotions were heightened. A lot was happening and all I remember is feeling overwhelming pain. But I do know my family has my best interest [in mind] even if that moment doesn't show that. I know and that's all that matters. I don't like seeing the backlash because they are my village and I love them so much. I notice that I come off intimidating or harsh, however I'm very soft and forgiving. I typically need to feel safe to show more of that. I feel like I'm always on defense, and I need to give people the benefit of the doubt — not everyone is going to cause pain; in other words, [I need to] open my heart more. What have you watched recently that you're recommending to everyone you know? My current go-to watch is 'Tell Me Lies' [Hulu]. I'm not a reality TV girl, ironically. I'm obsessed with this show. It's so toxic and so good. It's a lot like my life, so it's entertaining to watch someone else's life.
