Leatherface Is Back in Netflix's "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" Trailer

Another famous horror franchise is getting the reboot treatment, this time from Netflix. The streamer's version of "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" - based on the original 1974 film - will reintroduce Leatherface to a new generation as the notorious serial killer returns to wreak havoc on a new group of victims. The trailer for the movie, which dropped on Jan. 31, takes fans right back to where the terror first started, and it promises lots of gory action.

The newly rebooted film is meant to be a direct sequel to the original film, but according to producer Fede Álvarez, that doesn't mean it skips over everything that happened in other entries within the movie franchise. "When movies do that, sometimes it feels a bit disrespectful to all the other films," he told "Entertainment Weekly." "Some people love 'Texas Chainsaw 2.' I love a lot of things about that movie - it's so wacky and of its time. But the rest is such a mess canon-wise. I think it's up to you to decide when and how the events of the other movies happen."

Netflix's "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" introduces new characters to the film series, but John Larroquette will return as the narrator while Olwen Fouéré takes over the iconic role of Sally Hardesty - originally played by late actor Marilyn Burns. Ahead, read up on all the details you'll want to know about the remake, including the rest of the cast, the plot, and the premiere date.

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Doja Cat Is Out of This World in Her "Get Into It (Yuh)" Music Video

Doja Cat is feline herself in her new music video. The 26-year-old rapper dropped the music video to "Get Into It (Yuh)" on Monday. In the visual directed by Mike Diva, Doja is an intergalactic warrior on InterstellHER Air, accompanied by a crew of women in thong-baring uniforms. The group go on a mission to rescue her cat, Starscream, from an alien on another ship. Using the power of dance, Doja's army are able to distract her enemy so that she can recover the stolen cat. The space-themed video pays homage to her album "Planet Her."

In certain scenes, Doja also appears to borrow inspiration from a pair of mid-'90s music videos, for Missy Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)" and Janet and Michael Jackson's "Scream." She also samples Nicki Minaj's "Massive Attack" with the lyric, "Got that big rocket launcher." Get into it, yuh. Watch the full video above!

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Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang Are *This Close* to Breaking Character in "SNL" Sketch

Consider this our formal petition for Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang's trend forecaster sketch to become a recurring "Saturday Night Live" segment. The dynamic duo served up comedy gold during Jan. 29's "Weekend Update," playing two trend forecasters sharing their latest predictions with Michael Che. Clad in black-and-white outfits that seemingly emulated Moira and David Rose from "Schitt's Creek," they divulge what's in and what's out, all while trying their darnedest to not break character, which winds up being no easy feat for Bryant in particular.

According to their 4,000 computers, the most popular fashion trends include "shirt too big for body," "hat too small for head," and "male cleavage," while shiny shoes are decidedly forbidden because, as Bryant exclaims, "We're fighting a virus!" After divulging that men should no longer be allowed to repurpose movie posters as decor, they hilariously explain why "dumping in their pants and saying nothing" is the biggest no-no in the baby-trends space. "These quiet legends need to speak up!" Bryant yells, visibly struggling to not crack a smile alongside Yang.

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We're not sure if it's the side-swept bangs or dramatic line delivery, but the sketch gives us flashbacks to Bill Hader's iconic Stefon character, and we need more ASAP. Watch the full sketch above to see Yang and Bryant in action.

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Nick Cannon and Girlfriend Bre Tiesi Are Expecting Their First Child Together

Nick Cannon is expecting his eighth child! On Jan. 31, the 41-year-old TV host announced on his eponymous talk show that he and his girlfriend, Bre Tisei, are expecting their first baby together. Over the weekend, Cannon was seen cradling Tiesi's baby bump at what appeared to be a gender reveal party in Malibu, CA. Cannon confirmed that the couple is expecting a baby boy later this year. "I have a lot of children and I love them all dearly sincerely and every single one of my children are just as special as the other . . . it's never a competition," he said on the show in front of a live studio audience.

The pregnancy news comes nearly two months after Cannon announced that his 5-month-old son, Zen, died from brain cancer. Shortly after making the announcement, Cannon opened up about simultaneously dealing with the loss of his youngest son and learning that he's expecting another child. "This whole process is extremely difficult for me because I've known about Bre's pregnancy for a while now, even before my youngest son, Zen, passed in December," he said. "And so even going through all that, this was always in the back of my mind like, 'When is the right time? How do I share this?' . . . it kept me up at night."

He ended the announcement on a positive note, saying, "At the end of the day, when a life comes into this world, it's a celebration and I'm excited, I'm happy, and y'all gonna go with me on this entire journey." Cannon is already father to seven children, including 10-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, whom he shares with ex-wife Mariah Carey. Watch Cannon confirm that he's expecting baby number eight ahead!

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Janet Jackson Defends Justin Timberlake in New Documentary: "He and I Have Moved On"

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Janet Jackson's new documentary was filled with multiple bombshells, but perhaps the moment everyone can't stop talking about is when the five-time Grammy winner set the record straight about her relationship with Justin Timberlake. In the two-night event, which aired simultaneously on Lifetime and A&E on Jan. 28 and 29, Jackson says she advised Timberlake to stay silent in the weeks following their controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime show. "We talked once and [Justin] said, 'I don't know if I should come out and make a statement,'" she said. "And I said, 'Listen, I don't want any drama for you. They're aiming all of this at me.' So I said, 'If I were you, I wouldn't say anything.'" It's also revealed that Timberlake invited Jackson to perform at the 2018 Super Bowl halftime show, though she refused, noting her "history" with CBS.

In a recorded video shown in the documentary, Jackson insists that they've since made amends. "Honestly, this whole thing was blown way out of proportion," she says in the clip. "Of course, it was an accident. That should not have happened, but everyone is looking for someone to blame, and that's got to stop. Justin and I are very good friends, and we will always be very good friends. We spoke just a few days ago, and he and I have moved on, and it's time for everyone else to do the same."

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For years, Timberlake has faced scrutiny for not doing enough to publicly support Jackson at a time when the "Rhythm Nation" singer was essentially blacklisted from the industry. Jackson even claims that she was disinvited from the 2004 Grammys. Last year, FX/Hulu shined a light on the incident, which became widely known as "Nipplegate," in "The New York Times"'s docuseries titled "Hulu's Malfunction: The Dressing Down of Janet Jackson."

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"Euphoria" Costars Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike's Latest Outing Sparks More Dating Rumors

"Euphoria" costars Hunter Schafer and Dominic Fike continue to spark dating rumors after they were spotted leaving a dinner date at Craig's in West Hollywood on Friday night. For their night out, Schafer wore a black leather jacket over a black hoodie and shorts while Dominic kept it simple by sporting a brown jacket with a black shirt and pants. Neither Schafer nor Fike, who respectively portray Jules and Elliot on "Euphoria"'s second season, has confirmed or denied their romance, but the young stars first stirred up dating speculation earlier this month when they were seen holding hands while leaving West Hollywood's The Nice Guy restaurant. Ahead, see more photos of the rumored couple's latest outing.

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Is Uber's Scheming Former CEO in Showtime's "Super Pumped" Trailer

The dramatic story of how Uber took over ride-share culture is making its way to Showtime next month. "Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" is the first installment of the network's anthology series, each season of which will explore a true story that "rocked the business world to its core and changed culture."

In "Super Pumped," Joseph Gordon-Levitt portrays Travis Kalanick, Uber's cofounder and former CEO, who has since resigned from the company. He stars alongside Kyle Chandler, who plays Bill Gurley - the venture-capitalist veteran who invested in Uber - and Uma Thurman, who plays Arianna Huffington, cofounder of "The Huffington Post" and Uber board member.

The trailer for the upcoming series, which arrived on Jan. 27, provides a first look at Kalanick's mad rise to the top, as well as the demise of his business relationships. "I'm Travis Kalanick, and I will never back down from a fight," Gordon-Levitt says in the trailer. "If no one wants to believe in me, I'll make them believe by being undeniable." The series also stars Elisabeth Shue, Kerry Bishé, Jon Bass, Bridget Gao-Hollitt, and Babak Tafti.

"Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber" is based on Mike Isaac's "New York Times" bestseller of the same title. The series premieres on Showtime on Feb. 27. Watch the trailer above.

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Olivia Munn and John Mulaney's 2-Month-Old Already Has Famous Friends

At 2 months old, Malcolm Hiep Mulaney is already well-connected. The son of actor Olivia Munn and comedian John Mulaney had a very adorable playdate on Jan. 27 with Lyla Golding, 9-month-old daughter to fitness entrepreneur Liv Lo and actor Henry Golding. "Sometimes all you need is mum time," Lo Golding wrote on Instagram. She added after congratulating the new parents, "He's perfect." Munn also shared photos from the day, including selfies of all four parents with their little ones. Munn wrote, "Malcolm met Lyla today."

Mulaney and Munn announced they were expecting in September 2021 after a whirlwind romance that began earlier in the year. Their son was born on Nov. 24, and on Christmas Eve, the couple publicly announced his birth on Instagram. "He has his whole life ahead of him. He hasn't even tried seltzer yet," Mulaney wrote at the time. "I'm very in love with him and his whole deal."

The Goldings, meanwhile, welcomed Lyla, their first child, on March 31 last year, after five years of marriage and a decade together. Golding praised his wife in his announcement of the news: "This woman right here. Beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Your strength brought us our greatest joy."

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Kanye West's Donda 2 Is Coming in February

Following the August release of "Donda," Kanye West is already gearing up to drop more new music. On Jan. 27, the 44-year-old rapper announced that "Donda 2" will be dropping on Feb. 22. The album will be executive produced by Future. West has yet to reveal the tracklist or any upcoming collaborations.

The news comes just weeks after West was named a suspect in a criminal battery investigation. According to "Variety," the alleged incident occurred around 3 a.m. outside of Soho Warehouse in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 13. West has not publicly addressed the incident.

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West is also gearing up for the Netflix premiere of his three-part documentary, "Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy," which debuted at this year's Sundance Film Festival. Directed by West's frequent collaborators Coodie Simmons and Chike Ozah, the project chronicles the rapper's early days through video footage filmed over the course of 20 years. West was involved in the making of the project, but he recently demanded that he get the final edit and approval of the documentary before its Feb. 16 release. "I must get final edit and approval on this doc before it releases on Netflix," he wrote on Instagram. "Open the edit room immediately so I can be in charge of my own image. Thank you in advance 😊." As of now, it's unclear whether West was allowed back into the editing room.

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"Euphoria" Star Nika King Asks Fans to Stop "Snitching" on Rue in Her DMs

"Euphoria" is bringing back the pop-culture era when people couldn't separate actors from their roles: Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Alexa Demie (Maddy), and Jacob Elordi (Nate) are getting a plethora of comments about their on-screen love triangle, while Nika King (Leslie) and Colman Domingo (Ali) are catching heat for Rue relapsing and secretly selling drugs. During episode three of "Euphoria," King's character, Leslie, tells a friend over the that Rue is doing "really good" with maintaining her sobriety. Leslie is seemingly the only one fooled - and fans have been trying to get her attention via King.

On Wednesday, King shared photos of a few DMs fans have sent, including: "Rue still doing drugs mama!! Get her ass," "Heyyyy momma bennett from 'Euphoria.' You know your daughter rue has been sober and sh*t for a long time. . . Well. . That's not true. She's still using drugs and she's also selling drugs. I just thought I'd let you know. Also. She's being disrespectful to Ali," "COME GET YO DAUGHTER!!!! RUE BEEN ON THE POT. GET HER SOME HELP!! SHE BE SELLING DRUGS TO SOME WHITE LADY," and finally, "STAND UP!!!! YOUR DAUGHTER IS STILL DOING DRUGS AND HAS NOW STARTED DEALING DRUGS?!"

King's response was simple: "I am an actor. This is a tv show. Y'all stay outta my DMs snitching 😂." Well, there you have it, folks. You're just going to have to tune in to "Euphoria" on HBO on Sundays to find out if Rue's mom gets wind of her lies.

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Nicki Minaj and Lil Baby Are Releasing a New Song Together

Nicki Minaj is breaking her music hiatus to release a new single with Lil Baby. On Jan. 26, the rapper teased their upcoming collaboration with a photo of the two from what looks like an unreleased music video, tweeting "DO WE HAVE A PROBLEM!? "BABY X BARBIE PINK FRIDAY FEB. 4." The title of the song has yet to be revealed, but it's set to drop next Friday.

Minaj's new collaboration comes just after she teamed up with Jesy Nelson for Nelson's debut solo single, "Boyz" and appeared on the remix of BIA's "Whole Lotta Money." Minaj hasn't released a single of her own since last year, when her "Beam Me Up Scotty" mixtape hit major streaming for the first time ever. The mixtape contained three new songs - "Fractions," "Seeing Green," and "Crocodile Teeth (Remix)" - with features from old labelmates Drake and Lil Wayne.

Although she's kept a relatively low profile over the last year, Minaj has been in the headlines for a harassment lawsuit filed against her by Jennifer Hough, her husband's alleged rape victim. Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, was previously convicted for attempting to rape Hough at knifepoint in 1994. The harassment lawsuit alleges that Minaj "directly and indirectly intimidated, harassed and threatened [Hough] to recant her legitimate claim that Defendant Petty raped her." According to People, the case was dropped as of Jan. 12, but in a statement, Hough's lawyer said, "The case against Nicki was voluntarily dismissed. The case against Kenneth Petty is still ongoing. Stay tuned!"

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Add a Little Spice to Your Life With the Sexiest Movies of All Time

In our humble opinion, sexy movies should be their own genre, just like dramas, comedies, and thrillers. Of course, when a movie gets an NC-17 rating, it's usually a pretty good indication that some raunchy stuff is going down. And when we say sexy movies, we're not just talking about movies with tons of eye candy or sweet and tender rom-coms. No, we're talking about down-and-dirty flicks that you would be mortified to watch with your parents - that might even make you blush when you watch on your own.

But let's be honest, sexiness isn't always just about sex. Sexy stories are full of passion, because sometimes the sexiest thing a person can do is tell you how much they're devoted to you or show you how much you mean to them. Tell us you haven't gotten all hot and bothered when a partner bent over backward to praise you and lift you up like the royalty that you are! Now that is some sexy stuff!

But of course we love a steamy, sexy movie just as much as you do. We've rounded up some of the hottest movies of all time - from raunchy flicks to passionate love stories - and it goes without saying that a lot of these are strictly NSFW.

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How Halle Berry’s Son Orchestrated a Tearful "Commitment Ceremony" For Her and Van Hunt

Halle Berry was head over heels for boyfriend Van Hunt before they'd even met in person. In an interview with AARP, the actor explained, "Because of COVID, we spent four months talking on the phone. We were forced to only let our brains connect and discover if we had a connection before our bodies decided to get involved. I'd never done it this way." Berry and Hunt "talked for hours" and "never got tired." According to the "Bruised" star, "I fell in love with his mind, his conversation. . . . I really believe I've found my person. I fell in love with him before I even met him."

Their romance is something fans love to gush over, and, more importantly, their children love it. Berry is mother to 8-year-old son Maceo and 13-year-old daughter Nahla from previous relationships; Hunt is father to his adult-age son, Drake. While speaking with AARP, Berry discussed how Hunt's relationship with Maceo has solidified. "My son, Maceo, of his own volition did this little commitment ceremony for us in the back seat of the car. I think he finally sees me happy, and it's infectious," she shared, adding, "It was a very real moment for all of us. I teared up, Van was fighting back tears. Even Maceo knew he'd said something poignant. It meant a lot to us."

Berry and Hunt have been romantically linked since September 2020, after they shared photos on Instagram gushing about one another. The Oscar winner and Grammy winner later made their red carpet debut at the 93rd Academy Awards in April 2021.

On New Year's Day, the couple sparked marriage rumors after Berry posted a photo of her and Hunt kissing at the end of the aisle in a chapel. "[W]ell…IT'S OFFICIAL!" she captioned the post. The "Catwoman" star later clarified that she and Hunt were just having "some New Year's Day fun" and had meant that it was officially 2022. "Thank you for the well wishes, tho', it really touched our hearts!" she wrote in a follow-up post. Berry further denied speculation during her appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Jan. 26. The actor explained that she and the musician had had "copious amounts of drinks at the bar" while vacationing with their friends, and that they'd stumbled upon the chapel on the way back to their hotel. They'd been hoping to "fool" Hunt's mom and took the joke a step further by posting it on Instagram. "Nobody got it," Berry continued, noting that she and Hunt felt like "assholes" afterward.

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The Naomi Soundtrack Is a Whole Vibe

Naomi officially landed at The CW on Jan. 11, and with it came a talented cast of young actors and a banging soundtrack. Starring Kaci Walfall (Naomi), Mary-Charles Jones (Annabelle), Daniel Puig (Nathan), Will Meyers (Anthony), Camila Moreno (Lourdes), and Aidan Gemme (Jacob), the DC series centers on Naomi as she pursues "her hidden destiny" after a supernatural event shakes up her hometown. While the soundtrack doesn't feature a ton of songs - it's mostly score - the tracks that are included are absolute bops. We're only three episodes into the show, but we have a feeling there's more great music on the way.

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Batgirl Casts Ivory Aquino as First Trans Character in a DC Comics Film

Ivory Aquino is making history after being cast as the first transgender character in a DC Comic film. The Philippines-born actor is set to play Batgirl's (Leslie Grace) best friend, Alysia Yeoh, in the upcoming HBO Max film, Batgirl, which will be directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Both Aquino and her character Yeoh, who first appeared in a 2011 issue of the Batgirl comics, identify as trans.

Earlier this month, Grace teased Aquino's Batgirl role when she shared a photo on her Instagram Story featuring her and Aquino holding hands on what appeared to be the set of the highly anticipated film. "Barbara and Alysia 😍🦇" the caption read.

In 2017, Aquino opened up to People about the struggles of finding work as a transgender actor. "I didn't feel at that time that there were any roles I could do," she said. That same year, Aquino portrayed transgender activist Cecilia Chung in the film When We Rise. "You spend your whole life dreaming of these things," she told People. "And it's really humbling when your dreams come true."

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How Euphoria Slyly References Eric Dane's Grey's Anatomy Past

The Euphoria Easter eggs just keep coming. After slipping in a reference to Game of Thrones last week, the show subtly nods to Eric Dane's past role on Grey's Anatomy, and it took us right back to the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The third episode of Euphoria's second season, which aired on Jan. 23, delves into Cal Jacobs's complex backstory, including the tense relationship he has with his father, his involvement on the high school wrestling team, and, most pivotally, the romantic feelings he secretly harbors for his best friend. And what's the name of that best friend - his true "person," if you will? Derek, of course.

Just in case it's been a minute since your last Grey's Anatomy binge and the figurative lightbulb hasn't illuminated yet, Dane's character on the long-running series, Mark Sloan aka McSteamy, is best friends with Derek Shepherd. So yes, both of the actor's on-screen pals share the same name. It's unclear whether Euphoria's show runners made this decision on purpose, but we hardly think it's a coincidence given the myriad of other names they could've selected - and fans of the series far and wide agree.

Maybe I’m just obsessed w greys anatomy but I think it’s funny that mark sloan is on euphoria and they named his best friend Derek😭😭

- cc🧁 (@_caprisunn) January 25, 2022

SORRY TO MAKE EVERYTHING ABOUT GREYS ANATOMY BUT I JUST SCREAMED. CAL HAVING A BEST FRIEND CALLED DEREK AND CAL BEING PLAYED BY ERIC DANE??? #Euphoria

- laur ☆ (@lastkissperry) January 24, 2022

not his best friend being named Derek!! The impact of Greys anatomy #Euphoria

- Euphoria STANS🌸 (@demsforthewin) January 24, 2022

What's next? An under-the-radar allusion to Zendaya's Disney days? We wouldn't put it past screenwriter Sam Levinson at this point, and we're keeping our eyes peeled for more Easter eggs as season two progresses.

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Get to Know Elias Kacavas, the Handsome Actor Who Plays Young Cal Jacobs on Euphoria

The Euphoria cast just keeps getting more and more attractive. The second season's third episode introduces Elias Kacavas as a young Cal Jacobs, and as much as we despise the villain Cal grows up to be, it's hard to ignore Kacavas's good looks and talent as he portrays the character's complex backstory. There isn't too much information floating around about the up-and-coming actor, but we've gathered the basics for any fans who said, "Hold up, who is this heartthrob?!" when he first came on screen.

Born in Manchester, NH, Kacavas has two siblings - an identical twin and a younger brother - and is of Greek descent, according to his IMDb page. He attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for drama starting in 2017 and trained as a method actor through the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute for two years before dropping out to film his role in Euphoria. Back in 2019, he starred in two short productions titled The Death of a Matriarch and House of Fluff, and he's set to recur in another teen drama series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin. Slated to premiere sometime this year on HBO Max, the show follows a new crop of high schoolers in the Pretty Little Liars universe, and Kacavas plays Greg, Karen's (Mallory Bechtel) seemingly "picture-perfect boyfriend" with a dark side.

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Kacavas isn't super active on Instagram, but a quick browse of his page reveals that he's musically talented, able to play both the piano and guitar. He mostly shares photo dumps with friends and professional headshots, but we're hoping he ramps up his posting frequency and shares some behind-the-scenes snaps from the Euphoria set.

On Euphoria, Kacavas sheds light on Cal's upbringing, including the deep romantic feelings he has for his high school best friend, Derek (Henry Eikenberry). Although he and Derek share a kiss after graduation, they ultimately don't get to explore how their relationship could've panned out because Cal's girlfriend, Marsha (Rebecca Louise), winds up getting pregnant. It's unclear if young Cal will be popping back up again in season two, but we'll certainly be tuning into the Pretty Little Liars reboot when it debuts to see Kacavas and his charming smile in action again.

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