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Julie LaPlaca admits in "The Love Producer" that she was more vulnerable with Weber than her own boyfriend. Former Bachelor producer to reveal details of relationship with lead Peter Weber in 'juicy' book: 'The lines became blurred' (exclusive) Julie LaPlaca admits in "The Love Producer" that she was more vulnerable with Weber than her own boyfriend. By Sarah Hearon April 2, 2026 9:34 a.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/julielaplaca11b0d68c727c6459fbcc4188e77e1eb78.jpg) Author Julie Laplaca and former Bachelor Peter Weber.

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Former Bachelor producer to reveal details of relationship with lead Peter Weber in 'juicy' book: 'The lines became blurred' (exclusive)

Julie LaPlaca admits in "The Love Producer" that she was more vulnerable with Weber than her own boyfriend.

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Bachelor Nation, get ready to spiral like it's 2020 again.

Former *Bachelor* producer Julie LaPlaca is pulling back the curtain on her time with the franchise, including her long-rumored relationship with season 24 star Peter Weber, in her upcoming book, *The Love Producer.*

"I spent all my years getting people to be vulnerable and share their heart on the show," LaPlaca tells *. *"And I realized I had shielded mine."

LaPlaca joined *The Bachelor* franchise as a date producer — brainstorming date ideas, scouting locations, negotiating trade-outs with the hotels and tourism boards — during Andi Dorfman's season of *The Bachelorette* in 2014. She had previously worked on *The Doctors.*

Author Julie Laplaca.

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For Hannah Brown's season in 2019, LaPlaca was tapped to work directly with the lead for the first time. "You're basically with them 24/7. You're doing all their interviews, prepping them for all their dates, and helping guide them on their entire journey," she explained. "The storyteller side of me was really excited when I made that shift because we're really crafting a 20-hour rom-com."

Brown's season introduced fans to Weber, the pilot with whom the Alabama pageant queen infamously got intimate in a windmill before sending him home. Weber was subsequently selected as the next Bachelor, with his season filming in fall 2019 and premiering in January 2020. At the time, there was a lot of speculation about how Weber's season ended — including a theory that he was secretly with his producer, later revealed to be LaPlaca.

The theory spawned after the pair spent New Year's Eve together as part of promo and persisted when ABC executive Rob Mills and then-*Bachelor* host Chris Harrison trolled Bachelor Nation by neither confirming nor denying the rumor as the season aired. LaPlaca finally addressed the speculation after the season ended, writing on Instagram that they "didn't kiss at midnight."

"Reality TV doesn't always air the full reality," LaPlaca now tells EW. "I will be sharing my truth that I suppressed for a while. I dealt with some shame and some fear around sharing it. And part of my journey was working through that and allowing myself to get to a place to be fully vulnerable — like I got so many cast members to do. Every woman should own her story and own her truth. … It's very juicy and Bachelor Nation is going to love it."

On screen, fans saw Weber get engaged to Hannah Ann Sluss, but he ended their relationship while the show was still airing. While there was a push on *After the Final Rose* for Weber and runner-up Madi Prewett to reconnect, they released a statement two days after the episode aired confirming that they weren't together.

"Peter and I instantly connected," LaPlaca says. "He felt like an immediate best friend. My job is digging into his heart, getting him to be vulnerable — and I was doing the same. There were moments where I was like, 'Wow, I'm more open with Peter than I was with my boyfriend of five years.' There's this interesting bond that people don't see, the intimacy that the lead producers have with the people they're with. ... It got complicated and lines became blurred."

*The Love Producer*, which EW understands dives into details of her relationship with Weber, is available for pre-order now. EW has reached out to Weber for comment.

Below, LaPlaca, who left the franchise after Matt James' season in 2021, shares more about her book, looks back on memorable moments from her tenure, and weighs in on the current status of the franchise as Taylor Frankie Paul's season remains in limbo amid controversy.

**: How would you describe* The Love Producer?***

**JULIE LAPLACA**: *The Love Producer* is about me, the girl who was always behind the scenes, never the lead, helping everyone else find love. And as a result, neglecting my own love and happiness.Then I was linked in the tabloids to a Bachelor and got a little entangled with that fantasy, which ultimately led me to a mid-30s meltdown, where I quit and embarked on my own journey for love.

**How do you feel about it coming out this summer?**

I'm actually very terrified and excited. I've always been a people pleaser. I've always wanted to make everyone happy. Because of that, I've stayed a little small and I have suppressed my truth. It's scary, but if something doesn't scare you, you're not pushing yourself hard enough, right?

**How did working on *The Bachelor* influence your own journey?**

It was really interesting because I was getting older and older, and the contestants were getting younger and younger and you're like, 'Oh my God.' I think a lot of women in their 30s go through this moment. I'm a strong, independent woman, focused on growing my career. The ultimate tipping point is my executives were talking about my two-year plan to run the show. And I'm like, "Two-year plan? I'll be 38 in two years. If I ever want to find love, I need to get out of here." And on a deeper level, feeling like, "Okay, is this my sole purpose in my life to work on this show or is there something more for me?" I was feeling that inner itch on the soul level.

**What do you think the biggest misconceptions about reality TV producers is?**

I hope my book paints another picture of producers because yes, they are all the viral memes of the evil, manipulative producers. And of course, we are creating a show; that is our job. There are certain elements of it that you create scenarios. But there's also the other side. We become a big family and you are rooting for them and you want them to find love. I would cry all the time when they got their happy ending, even if the bubble popped afterwards. It's still like a beautiful romantic journey. There's the evil producers and then there's the hopeless romantic producers, I say.

**How do you avoid crossing that line?**

I never got to a point where I was like, "Oh, this doesn't sit well with my conscience." Luckily, especially when you're working with the lead, the big bosses will take the fall for some of the stuff. But it's a tricky balance, for sure. What is the line — obviously, there's certain stuff you have to do and that may even be what ultimately was part of me leaving the show, especially with Peter. We became really close as friends too. And that was a really intense, sort of spiral of things with him. It can impact you on an emotional level.

Peter Weber as the Bachelor.

**What do you think Peter is going to think of the book?**

He's not happy about it.

**His season really continued after the show when he started to date his contestant Kelley Flanagan on and off for years. What happened with you and Peter post-show?**

Immediately after, I dealt with a lot of hurt. I don't think Kelley wanted him to talk to me. That was my understanding, so we lost contact. ... We had become so close. For nine months, I spent every day with him. There was a grief period there for many reasons. Then once they broke up, we reconnected and were friends and stayed in touch here and there and had a few moments.

I'll get into it all and the complications there [in the book]. ... Peter has a bad rep, but I really adore him as a person. I think he's a wonderful person. He had a complicated season, but as a person, he means well and he's a really good guy.

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**Many fans consider Hannah and Peter's seasons among the peak eras of *The Bachelor*. Why do you think the show has struggled a bit since then?**

Culturally, people were drawn to these more raunchy shows like *Love Island* and everything. Some people maybe look at *The Bachelor* as a false image of love and it's just a fairy tale and that's not real life, so they're more drawn to these messy shows. But I do say when you lose the face of the show with Chris [Harrison] and then also starting to lose the heart of the show, because there's a lot of people coming on — this was peak of influencers becoming a thing — you've lost two really kind of essential things that made *The Bachelor* different than these shows.

**You were a part of other memorable seasons like season 22 of *The Bachelor* when Arie Luyendyk Jr. changed his mind and broke up with fiancée Becca Kufrin for Lauren Burnham. What do you remember about that situation? **

I remember getting a call, I had a little secret meeting. This was when I was still on the date team and they're like, "We need you to find us a house that we could film in two days." It was sad and intense, but it's real life. And in the end, I mean, look at Arie and Lauren. They have four beautiful kids and it was the right move for him. To me, that's a success.

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District attorney evaluating how new Taylor Frankie Paul allegations might affect her 2023 plea deal

People are always like, 'How do they fall in love with two people? That's not real.' But I've really seen it happen. When you're in that environment — you really do form these deep feelings for multiple people. I don't know how to explain it. It happens. Of course, when you're out of the bubble, it's like,"'Okay, real life. Do we align? Are values aligned?" Some of the stuff they probably ignore talking about when they're in their love bubble. But with reality TV, some of the most interesting and compelling stuff is the real stuff that we can't plan or count on. You look at Colton [Underwood]'s fence jump, Barb's reaction with Peter at the finale. There's certain things we can't control, but that's real life and that is compelling.

**You mention Colton, that must have been a crazy time behind the scenes when he came out as gay on *Good Morning America. ***

I'm really happy he came out. I'm glad he's living fully in his truth. I know there's been a lot of drama with that. I try to have empathy and compassion for people. I know Colton had some chaos with Cassie, and it's sad. But I also know looking at what he was struggling with internally at that time, it had to be him trying to hold onto whatever he could.

**You also worked on *Bachelor in Paradise*, which recently just tried to revamp with mixed reviews. What should production do next with that show?**

I think they should bring back some of the older contestants, the ones that aren't married, and bring back some of those iconic people from those glory years. Go back to Playa Escondida. Bring it back to its roots. Bring back the crabs and the raccoon and the humor. I loved how self-aware and funny we made Paradise. They need to bring it back to that and not try to grab another concept. Our concept worked; you just got to get the right characters down there.

**Before the latest controversy, what did you think of ABC's decision to cast Taylor Frankie Paul for *The Bachelorette*? **

I had mixed opinions. I totally get why they are leaning into someone who's real and raw and messy. I could see the appeal. She has a huge following. *Mormon Wives* has been very successful and it's almost like in the Marvel world where they're trying to blend all the universes. From a business perspective, it was a smart, interesting, unique, new take for the show.

But on the other end, I didn't know about her arrest and the domestic violence allegations, and that's concerning. When I was at the show, that was an automatic out. I have empathy and compassion for her. I know there's two sides to the story. But when you have someone on reality TV who's, obviously, struggling with mental health issues, it gets messy and it gets concerning because their mental health should be first and foremost.

Taylor Frankie Paul on "Mormon Wives" before "The Bachelorette" pause.

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I do think, if I were to guess, *The Bachelorette* was actually a really beautiful experience for her. ... It's crazy to think about, but it probably was really healing. She probably got a taste of men that would actually be a good, healthy relationship for her. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem like she's broken out of the toxic cycle.

**On a producer level, there's been some reports that suggest Bachelor producers weren't aware of Taylor's behavior on season 4 of *Mormon Wives*, including her renewed relationship with Dakota. Given the ABC/Disney/Hulu synergy, could that possibly be true?**

It's two different productions going on. I think on the executive level, they had to have known because they're overseeing both shows. But I think the people on the ground with her may not have known unless she told them. You'd be surprised. It's not great because clearly the stories are intertwining.

**Do you think it will ever air?**

I think they're hoping to salvage it. Based on the statement, which said "for now," and based on her statement ... My guess is they're waiting to see what happens with these other [allegations] and how bad that is. Hopefully they'll want her to share her side of the story, get empathy, and air it. If they can do that, they'll do that.

It's a complicated thing because it's all very serious. At the end of the day, though, it's money and they have a season that they shot and they want to air. And if they can find a way, they will. That's my prediction.

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One of the many great aspects of comedy is that not everything will make you laugh the same way — and that's okay. Comedy is a highly subjective art form, and it can take many shapes, from dark satires like *Heathers* (1989) to action farces like *The Naked Gun* (2025).

Amazon Prime Video has numerous comedy offerings free to watch with a subscription, including newer genre-bending comedies like *Red, White & Royal Blue* (2023), *Totally Killer* (2023), and *My Old Ass* (2024). Whatever form of comedy you're in the mood for, Amazon likely has something for you.

Here are our picks for the 18 best comedies on Amazon Prime Video, as of April 2026.

Afternoon Delight (2013)

Juno Temple as McKenna and Kathryn Hahn as Rachel in 'Afternoon Delight'.

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Kathryn Hahn is one of our finest actresses who specializes in stories of modern-day women going through deep internal struggles, and this quirky indie dramedy is no exception. Hahn plays Rachel, a stay-at-home mom growing increasingly frustrated by the monotony of her life. In an effort to spice things up, she goes with her husband to a strip club where she meets McKenna (Juno Temple), a dancer to whom she's drawn. She soon befriends McKenna, though Rachel's insecurities soon come out, leading to tension in their relationship. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Afternoon Delight*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Joey Soloway

**Cast:** Kathryn Hahn, Juno Temple, Josh Radnor, Jane Lynch

Bernie (2012)

Jack Black as Bernie Tiede in 'Bernie'. Deana Newcomb/Millennium

This engrossing black comedy, based on a wild true story, contains one of Jack Black's best performances. The actor stars as Bernie Tiede, a mortician's assistant who is treasured by his community thanks to his caring nature toward elderly widows. After befriending the irritable Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), she persuades him to work for her full-time, where her demanding nature leads to Bernie eventually shooting her. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bernie*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Richard Linklater

**Cast:** Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Steve Buscemi as Donny Kerabatsos, John Goodman as Walter Sobchak, and Jeff Bridges as Jeffrey 'the Dude' Lebowski in 'The Big Lebowski'. Polygram/Working Title/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock

Just as the Dude abides, we abide by this being one of those Coen brothers films that just gets better with age. Following up their Oscar-winning crime comedy *Fargo* (1996), the Coens amped up the absurdity with *The Big Lebowski*, which follows a slacker, Jeffrey "the Dude" Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), who is assaulted in a case of mistaken identity. The intended target was another man named Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston), a millionaire whose wife has gone missing, and the wealthy Lebowski soon enlists the Dude to deliver the ransom money. Naturally, nothing quite goes according to plan.

"The intertwining characters and their bizarre arcs and behavior are Hitchcockian in nature," EW's critic writes, "standing as one of their best celluloid offerings." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Big Lebowski*: Amazon Prime Video

**Directors:** Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

**Cast:** Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, David Huddleston

The Big Sick (2017)

Kumail Nanjiani as Kumail and Zoe Kazan as Emily Gardner in 'The Big Sick'.

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If you like your comedy with a side of tragedy, *The Big Sick* has got you covered. This is truly a unique, one-of-a-kind production: stomach-achingly hilarious, mega-touching, and…all true? Yep, written by the couple who went through it IRL (Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon) and acted by one (Nanjiani, with Gordon played by Zoe Kazan), the pair deftly turned her shocking diagnosis/near-death experience into true laughs. The best medicine? We think so. *—Debby Wolfinsohn*

Where to watch *The Big Sick*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Michael Showalter

**Cast: **Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano, Holly Hunter

Borat Subsequent Moviefilm (2020)

Sascha Baron Cohen as Borat Sagdiyev in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm'.

Exposing the worst of America in a fearless, laugh-while-you-cringe style is Sacha Baron Cohen's specialty. Disguising himself as a mustachioed, overly-confident Kazakh allowed Cohen a kind of magic access: the ability to travel into the dark corners of the U.S. as an "innocent." This ruse encouraged others to open up in ways they might not have otherwise, creating jaw-dropping moments of comedy (veering into tragedy) you can't look away from.

The setup is simple — Cohen's character Borat returns to the West with his daughter, Tutar (the excellent Maria Bakalova), to win the favor of its leader, "a magnificent new Premier named McDonald Trump." In a kind of bizarro buddy comedy, the two visit synagogues, debutante balls, and freedom rallies, creating moments so indelible they will go down in cinematic history. It's hard to choose just one, so we'll pick two: Rudy Giuliani, and the horrifying father-daughter OB-GYN visit. As EW's critic writes, "his outrageous, uncountable isms — the confident screeds against women and Jew[ish people], the casual endorsements of incest or indentured servitude — are of course satirical, and entirely the point." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Borat Subsequent Moviefilm*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade: **A–

**Director: **Jason Woliner

**Cast: **Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova

Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

Jillian Bell as Brittany Forgler in 'Brittany Runs a Marathon'.

Jillian Bell stars as Brittany, a New York party girl who decides to change her life the old-fashioned way: jogging! EW's critic says Bell brings a "real, messy humanity to Brittany that comedies hardly ever allow a lead character — let alone a non-impossibly-bodied female — to have." Kept afloat by her running buddies — Michaela Watkins' divorcée with issues and Micah Stock's sardonic gay dad — the movie avoids a simple happy ending but *does* provide a satisfying, uplifting one. It's perfect for watching on the treadmill or stationary bike (or lying in bed eating ice cream). *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Brittany Runs a Marathon*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade: **A–

**Director: **Paul Downs Colaizzo

**Cast: **Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar

City Lights (1931)

Charlie Chaplin as the Tramp and Virginia Cherrill as the Blind Girl in 'City Lights'.

Charlie Chaplin wrote, directed, and starred in many masterpieces in the 1920s and '30s, but this bittersweet romantic comedy is his best work. The multihyphenate stars as his signature Tramp character, who falls in love with a blind flower seller (Virginia Cherrill) who mistakes him for a millionaire. Insecure about his lower-class status, he uses his newfound friendship with an actual millionaire to keep up the ruse. It all leads to one of cinema's most poignant endings, an exchange that speaks to the power of silent cinema. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *City Lights*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A+

**Director:** Charlie Chaplin

**Cast:** Charlie Chaplin, Virginia Cherrill, Florence Lee, Harry Myers, Al Ernest Garcia

Hail, Caesar! (2016)

George Clooney as Baird Whitlock in 'Hail, Caesar!'.

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Joel and Ethan Coen's clever homage to Old Hollywood is fleet-footed and entertaining in its depiction of a bygone era. Josh Brolin stars as a studio fixer, helping cover up scandals while investigating the disappearance of a popular leading man (George Clooney). The Coens' love of organized chaos is well-suited here, especially in their staging of classic Hollywood productions. "There are at least five movies set inside *Caesar!*," writes EW's critic, "including a sublimely silly song-and-dance number starring Channing Tatum as a tap-shoed sailor — and each one from sword-and-sandal epics to costume melodramas and hokey Westerns, gets a note-perfect tribute." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Hail, Caesar!*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B+

**Directors:** Joel Coen, Ethan Coen

**Cast:** Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Channing Tatum

Heathers (1989)

Christian Slater as Jason 'J.D.' Dean and Winona Ryder as Veronica Sawyer in 'Heathers'.

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Veronica (Winona Ryder) is a teen who gets involved with the popular mean-girl clique at her high school, known as the Heathers. She also befriends the mysterious new student, J.D. (Christian Slater), a loner whose idea of revenge involves murder staged as a suicide and orchestrating a disturbing plan to get back at the Heathers for their cruelty. On paper, a plot description for this seminal cult classic sounds far from funny. But the film's heightened tone and memorable one-liners ("Dear diary, my teen angst bulls--- has a body count") make for a darkly entertaining answer to the formulaic '80s teen comedies that came before it, while still holding up today. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Heathers*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Michael Lehmann

**Cast:** Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, Shannen Doherty

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Kevin Kline as Howard Brackett in 'In & Out'.

Howard Brackett (Kevin Kline), a soon-to-be-married English teacher, is mortified when his former student outs him as being gay at the Oscars in this hilarious '90s classic. As Howard tries to put out this metaphorical fire, he is inadvertently thrust into the public eye, only to go on a journey of self-discovery. While its broad depiction of homosexuality is dated in parts, the film also operates as a sharp-witted satire with themes of living one's true self regardless of societal expectations. Plus, Joan Cusack delivers one of her greatest performances as Howard's put-upon fiancée, whose memorable wedding meltdown likely contributed to her Oscar nomination for the film. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *In & Out*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Frank Oz

**Cast:** Kevin Kline, Tom Selleck, Joan Cusack, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

(From left to right): Graham Chapman as King Arthur, Eric Idle as Sir Robin, Terry Gilliam as Sir Bors, Michael Palin as Sir Galahad, Terry Jones as Sir Bedevere, and John Cleese as Sir Lancelot in a cast photo for 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'.

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Amazon Prime has quite a few Monty Python projects to choose from, but *Holy Grail* is, well, the holy grail of the comedy troupe's artistic output. This send-up of Arthurian legend finds King Arthur (Graham Chapman) traversing England in the hope of recruiting knights to his Round Table. After assembling his men, God commands him to find the Holy Grail, leading to a perilous adventure with plenty a memorable sequence (shout out to those pesky knights who say "Ni.") —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Monty Python and the Holy Grail*: Amazon Prime Video

**Directors:** Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones

**Cast:** Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones

My Old Ass (2024)

Maisy Stella as Elliott LaBrant in 'My Old Ass'.

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A teenage girl (Maisy Stella) goes on a mushroom trip and sees a vision of her older self (Aubrey Plaza), who tells her all about her future. The premise (and title) of *My Old Ass* may make it seem like a disposable broad comedy, but writer-director Megan Park imbues her film with surprising depth. This is a coming-of-age story, one with valuable lessons to impart about our relationship to ourselves and the value of living in the present. "The pitch-perfect script and impressive acting made for a hilarious, charming, and surprisingly devastating cautionary tale about life, love, and loss," writes EW's critic. *—K.J.*

Where to watch *My Old Ass*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Megan Park

**Cast:** Maisy Stella, Aubrey Plaza, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks

The Naked Gun (2025)

Pamela Anderson as Beth Davenport and Liam Neeson as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. in 'The Naked Gun'.

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Those longing for the days of mainstream, joke-a-minute studio comedies got their wish with this gut-busting legacy-sequel. Liam Neeson stars as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., the hilariously literal-minded son of Leslie Nielsen's character, who led the original '80s and '90s franchise. The new film finds Drebin Jr. investigating the supposed suicide of a software developer, teaming up with the victim's crime novelist sister (Pamela Anderson) to find answers. As EW's editorial director writes, "Expect classic *Police Squad* shenanigans, a plethora of puns, sight gags galore, and an abundance of absurdity." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Naked Gun*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Akiva Schaffer

**Cast:** Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston

The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022)

Ben Platt as Paul Stevenson and Kristen Bell as Alice Stevenson in 'The People We Hate at the Wedding'.

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Question: How are wedding comedies like wedding cakes? Answer: The dysfunction's baked right in! Based on the 2016 Grant Ginder novel and directed by Claire Scanlon (of Netflix's *Set It Up*), the film follows relatably flawed, baggage-laden siblings Ben Platt and Kristen Bell to England, where they must join their mother (the always stellar Allison Janney) at the wedding of their wealthy half-sister (Cynthia Addai-Robinson). The comedic antics flow like champagne in this bride-com with an edge. *—D.W.*

Where to watch* The People We Hate at the Wedding*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Claire Scanlon

**Cast:** Ben Platt, Allison Janney, Kristen Bell

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

Andy Samberg as Conner Friel (center) in 'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping'. Universal Pictures

This laugh-out-loud mockumentary from the Lonely Island satirizes the egos of pop stars and the ridiculousness of the music industry. Andy Samberg stars as Conner Friel, a.k.a. Conner4Real, a narcissistic pop rapper who was originally part of a group known as the Style Boyz with his childhood friends but has since pursued a solo career. After a disastrous second album, Conner considers reuniting with his former groupmates, despite his wounded pride. Come for the film's incisive commentary on pop music, stay for the surprisingly touching representation of childhood friendship. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B

**Directors:** Akiva Schaffer, Jorma Taccone

**Cast:** Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Sarah Silverman, Tim Meadows**

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Henry and Taylor Zakhar Perez as Alex Claremont-Diaz in 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. Jonathan Prime/Prime Video

Based on Casey McQuiston's best-selling novel of the same name, *Red, White & Royal Blue* is a charming romantic comedy that charts the unlikely romance between a British prince and the son of the president of the United States. In a classic tale of enemies-to-lovers, American Alex (Taylor Zakhar Perez) has a feud with Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine), which escalates to a rather unfortunate cake accident (pictured above). Following the subsequent tabloid scandal, the pair eventually make amends and come to realize their feelings for each other, which blossoms into an affair.

It's a frothy good time with two star-making performances at its center; it also happens to feature Uma Thurman in what may be her campiest performance since 1997's *Batman & Robin*. (Some good news: We're getting a sequel!) —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Red, White & Royal Blue*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Matthew López

**Cast:** Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Sarah Shahi, Stephen Fry, Uma Thurman

Something Wild (1986)

Melanie Griffith as Audrey 'Lulu' Hankel and Jeff Daniels as Charles Driggs in 'Something Wild'. Everett Collection

A straitlaced yuppie's life is turned upside down in this fittingly titled romantic crime comedy. Jeff Daniels stars as a New York City investment banker who attracts the attention of Lulu (Melanie Griffith), a mysterious woman in a brunette wig who takes him on a whirlwind adventure that includes a robbery, a crashed car, and the unwanted arrival of her violent ex-husband (Ray Liotta). With highly entertaining performances (particularly from a never-better Liotta), *Something Wild* is a brilliant time capsule of '80s rebellion. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Something Wild*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Jonathan Demme

**Cast:** Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels, Ray Liotta

Totally Killer (2023)

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*Totally Killer* boasts four major cinematic selling points guaranteed to make a horror fan happy: a 1980s setting, serial killers, a Halloween night theme, and time travel. Not to say *Totally Killer *doesn't take a fresh approach, because it totally does.* *Here, we meet teenage girl Jamie (Kiernan Shipka), who goes back to 1987 to save her mom's friends from being murdered (as you do). Smartly referencing the Best Movies of All Time (*Back to the Future*, *Scream*, etc.), *Totally Killer* joins a long line of genre flicks led by kick-ass heroines. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Totally Killer*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Nahnatchka Khan

**Cast:** Kiernan Shipka, Julie Bowen, Olivia Holt, Randall Park

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Jesse Solomon is making his role in the ongoing drama between his *Summer House* costars very clear.

When fans began questioning how much Solomon knew before Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their rumored romance on social media Tuesday, he stepped into the conversation to say he knew as much as anyone else.

Commenting on an Instagram post that asked if Solomon was the Tom Schwartz to Wilson's Tom Sandoval, he said "I heard the rumors but they were denied to me multiple times. The post referenced Schwartz's part in "Scandoval," the frenzy that erupted after his business partner and *Vanderpump Rules* costar Sandoval cheated on his then-girlfriend of nine years, Ariana Madix, with their friend Rachel "Raquel" Leviss.

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Wilson and Batula confirmed their relationship in a joint statement on Tuesday, weeks after gossip blog DeuxMoi reported that they were allegedly hooking up. The statement came a little over two months after Batula announced her split from husband and *Summer House *costar Kyle Cooke.

While several *Summer House *cast members have weighed in on the situation on social media, Solomon has refrained from picking a side. But as another another Bravo star tells it, he'd been dropping hints that a big reveal was coming.

Stopping by SiriusXM's *Smiths Sisters Live *on Tuesday, *The Valley*'s* *Zack Wickham said he heard Solomon's version of the story through the grapevine.

"I will say that one of our friends' cousins was on a vacation and met Jesse Solomon, and he just told her everything and then she told me," Wickham said. "So, I'm like, if what he told her is real, then brace yourselves, America."

Wickham then apologized for stirring the pot, adding, "Sorry Jesse, I didn't mean to throw you under the bus. I'm not saying anything publicly, but oh my God."

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Cooke recently broke his silence about his ex's new relationship, saying that he was "more concerned" about his ex than his own feelings. The star claimed that Batula has been getting "cyber-bullied" by the show's viewers amid the drama of her and Wilson releasing their joint statement.

"I'm obviously frustrated, I mean we have a new show coming out and there's so much that gets unpacked there," Cooke told "street journalist" Adam Glyn. "I'm obviously disappointed in her... but just hearing her and hearing how unwell she is, and [her] dark thoughts, I just ask people to just, maybe, pull off the gas a little on the cyberbullying and hate."

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Cooke said that he found out about the relationship "over the weekend" and got a heads-up before Batula and Wilson posted their statement. Cooke also shared that he's spoken to costar Ciara Miller — Wilson's ex — and that Wilson himself reached out with a "half-assed text message." He added that he doesn't "understand the timeline just yet" of when the pair got together.

Miller has not spoken out since Batula and Wilson confirmed their relationship, but she no longer follows either costar on Instagram.

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Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum introduced new cast members while revisiting fan-favorite couples from past seasons

Madison and Tyler got engaged after dating for a few years

Newcomers like Logan, Emma and Dylan explored first dates and connections, with some relationships evolving into friendships

Season 4 of Love on the Spectrum saw the return of some fan favorites and the introduction of new cast members, too.

The Netflix show, which follows people with autism navigating the world of dating, returned for its fourth season on April 1.

The new season featured longstanding couples Madison and Tyler, Connor and Georgie and James and Shelley, as well as newcomers Logan, Emma and Dylan.

The season saw them take further forays into romance, with tentative first dates, house-hunting, an amicable breakup and a tear-jerking proposal among the most eye-catching moments.

So, where are the 'Love on the Spectrum' season 4 couples now? From longstanding regulars to new arrivals, here are which couples are still together, and which cast members are still looking for their person.

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Madison and Tyler

Tyler White and Madison Marilla in Love on the Spectrum Season 4.Credit: Netflix

Madison, who first appeared in season 3, returned for the new season, still with Tyler. She moved to Plant City, Fla., to be closer to him, and they see each other almost every day and go to church together weekly.

In episode 6, Tyler proposed and Madison gave "the easiest 'yes,' " before the couple shared the news with their loved ones.

Through being with Tyler, Madison said that she learned to "always prioritize your partner and show them how much you love them and care for them daily," while Tyler said, "Madison and I pray that our love story as an autistic couple inspires anyone on the spectrum who dreams of falling in love."

They often share updates on social media for fans, too. They attended the CMA Awards in November 2025, while Madison posted photos of them from a Rascal Flatts concert in February 2026, and they shared Valentine's Day messages for each other that same month.

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Connor and Georgie

Georgie and Connor from episode 404 of Love on the Spectrum.Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Connor, who first appeared in season 2, found love with Georgie last season, and the pair shared their first kiss toward the end of the run.

At the start of season 4, the couple were still together, and Connor invited Georgie over to the U.K. to meet his grandfather and explore London.

However, their relationship ultimately came to an end after more than a year together. The couple decided to break up following a conversation in which Connor became frustrated when he felt Georgie wasn't listening to him express his feelings.

Ultimately, they realized they may have different senses of humor.

The pair have continued to stay in touch, but not romantically.

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James and Shelley

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James has been on the show since the first season. He met Shelley online, and they began dating toward the end of season 3. While James began the season living with his parents, the two went hunting for houses in episode 5.

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The "ultimate team," as James described them, also went to Cape Cod on a trip together, where they shared moving conversations over dinner.

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Logan and Hailey

Logan and Hailey in episode 405 of LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM.Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Logan joined for season 4 and was hoping to find someone who shared his special interest in trains, with his mom Jessalyn and twin sister Neith helping him find love.

He previously had an imaginary girlfriend, Tifah, but went on a first date with Hailey in episode 2, in which they bonded over a love of cheesecake.

They later went on a second date — after he decided to break up with Tifah — before sharing a first kiss together, and Logan cooked for her family too. The pair met up again following filming, but Hailey decided that they would be better as friends.

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Emma and Eric

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Fellow newcomer Emma is a big fan of writing romantic fanfiction and expressed her hopes of romance through song on the show.

She shared how her greatest dream in life is to "get married and have a family," and opened up that she's often been in situations where she's liked somebody more than they liked her back.

Emma went on a date with Austin in episode 1, but decided not to take it further. She then met Eric at a tulip garden for their first date in episode 3.

They spoke about how they'd both like to get married and have children in the future, shared a hug and continued to see each other throughout the season. She later invited him to her birthday party, where he met her friends and family for the first time.

However, she ultimately decided they'd be better off as friends.

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Dylan and Melissa

Dylan and Melissa from episode 406 of Love on the Spectrum.Credit: Courtesy of Netflix

Dylan, who described himself as "kind and goofy and funny," was inspired by Shrek and Princess Fiona's love story in Shrek. In the show, he met Caroline at a movie ranch for their first date, and they held hands and hugged and agreed to go on a second date.

However, she called him after and said that she didn't feel ready for a romantic relationship, and they ultimately decided to stay friends.

In episode 6, Dylan went on another date, this time with Melissa. They sat for a portrait together, and both said they were happy to meet again.

However, Dylan walked out of the season single.

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Did our English teacher and gym teacher already get married?

That's what fans are wondering after Taylor Swift was referred to as "your wife" in a conversation with Travis Kelce — and he didn't correct the narrative.

On the Wednesday episode of the *New Heights* podcast, Travis and his brother Jason Kelce were joking about Travis going back to college to play basketball in an interview with Jerrod Calhoun, head coach for the University of Cincinnati's men's team.

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"Man, you're getting me fired up right now, coach," enthused Travis, who played basketball (in addition to football, of course) at Cleveland High School two decades ago. "I think I got like one semester left of eligibility."

"You gotta ask your wife," replied Calhoun with a smirk.

Travis laughed, and joked about how that conversation might go down with Swift: "Sweetie, I'm going back to school."

The passing comment sparked marriage rumors on social media, flamed by X fan account The Taylor Swift Updates. "THE WEDDING HAPPENED? Travis Kelce seemingly confirmed on New Heights that he's now MARRIED to Taylor Swift."

As the post exceeded 700,000 views, some fans wondered if it was an April Fools joke.

Representatives for Swift and Kelce did not immediately respond to EW's request for comment on the marriage rumors.

It's not the first time a passing comment sparked marriage rumors.

In October 2024, when the couple was still only dating, Troy Aikman accidentally referred to Swift as "the missus" during ESPN's broadcast of the Kansas City Chiefs-New Orleans Saints game.

"You know they're not married," asked play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.

"Oh, I know," Aikman confessed with a laugh. "I'm sure I'm in trouble for saying that."

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

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Ten months later, Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on social media with a carousel of photos from the romantic proposal. "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Swift captioned the post, a nod to "So High School," her musical ode to Kelce on *The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology*.

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At the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 26, Swift credited Kelce for influencing *The Life of a Showgirl*, which won Album of the Year.

"This album probably also feels very happy and confident and free," she said, "because that's the way that I get to feel every single day of my life because of my fiancé who's here tonight."

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