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Did 'Goosebumps' Season 2 Cast Speak to OG Stars After Anthology Shakeup?

10 January 2025 at 07:30
Goosebumps Cast Reveals If They Watched the 1st Season Or Spoke to Original Stars After Shakeup
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The cast of Goosebumps: The Vanishing revealed whether they watched the first season — or spoke to the original stars of the show — after the anthology shakeup.

During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Ana Ortiz, Elijah M. Cooper, Galilea La Salvia, Francesca Noel, Stony Blyden, Sam McCarthy and Jayden Bartels discussed how they prepared to join a show that previously had a different cast and story.

“I think because of the anthology nature of it, it’s natural to keep it as new as possible,” Blyden, 28, who plays Trey, said about not spending too much dwelling on what came before. “But it was a fantastic season.”

Cooper, meanwhile, was a big fan of Goosebumps, adding, “It really was a great watch. I watched the first season multiple times too. It was legitimately iconic.”

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La Salvia, 21, who brings Frankie to life, couldn’t help but agree. “I definitely watched season 1 and I remember we would talk about it when we first got on set,” she recalled. “Like we would say, ‘Did you see the cliffhanger? Did you see this? Did you see that?’ It was really fun.”

The horror series originally premiered in October 2023 and took inspiration from R.L. Stines popular horror novels. Goosebumps was introduced as a show that followed five teenagers who had to work together after accidentally releasing supernatural forces into their small town. While trying to recapture the evil spirits, the group unlocked secrets of their parents’ pasts.

Goosebumps initially starred Isa Briones, Ana Yi Puig, Zack Morris, Miles McKenna and Will Price as the show’s protagonists. However, when the series was renewed four months later, Disney confirmed there would be a cast and story shakeup. Season 2 is centered around twins who are sent to spend a summer in Brooklyn with their divorced dad (David Schwimmer) whose plant-testing takes a sinister turn.

“I’m someone who usually does approach things with a fresh perspective,” Noel, who portrays Alex, noted. “I saw the pilot of this. But I wanted to come into it differently because it’s a totally different world, and New York is very particular. And one of the great things about Goosebumps is that there are so many books. So there are so many stories that we could keep telling for 20 seasons.”

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Ortiz had a similar experience where she “watched the first season” but “didn’t talk to any of the cast” from those episodes. Then there is Bartels, who researched season 1 before diving into playing Cece.

“I definitely would say I wanted to know the vibe and get that knowledge. But I think that it definitely was a fresh slate in another way too. It’s the same series, but I definitely wanted for my character and my performance to do what I felt was authentic and genuine,” she explained to Us. “We definitely pulled from the vibe of the first season, but this is a new story line and a lot of things are different. It’s all the same Goosebumps scares though.”

McCarthy agreed with Bartels’ take, adding, “[Season 1] was almost separate from the work I did.”

The shift wasn’t just felt in front of the camera but behind it as well. Executive producers Rob Letterman and Hilary Winston told Us about the challenges that came with starting from scratch in the same universe.

“When we switched into an anthology, it really fit what Goosebumps is. So if you’re fan of the books, you know that R.L. Stine doesn’t write happily ever after at the end of the books. In fact, he goes out of his way not to do that,” Letterman noted. “He leaves it with a cliffhanger or a twist. So when we looked at the ending of season 1, it just kind of felt like the perfect Goosebumps ending for what that story line was.”

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They aren’t, however, ruling out a Goosebumps “multiverse.” There was also an effort to keep some aspects similar for returning viewers.

“Season 2 we wanted to swing the pendulum and do something different. But we also wanted fans of the first season to feel comfortable in the model of what the storytelling was. So that’s how we kept that structure of a mystery we have to unpack,” Letterman continued. “Something happened 30 years ago, and each character that you meet gets their own monster story line and they cross paths, and then by the middle of the season they’re figuring out it’s all related to what happened in the past.”

He concluded: “We liked that framing device but we wanted to tell something totally new and fresh. It’s a nice balancing act for keeping the familiarity of the Goosebumps TV series going while doing it as an anthology.”

Goosebumps is currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.

Recreate Lucy Hale's Flattering Wide Leg Jeans Look for $40!

10 January 2025 at 07:30

A top trend for 2025 when it comes to denim, Lucy Hale is showing Us how to make wide leg jeans look comfy and flattering! 

The Pretty Little Liars actress was just spotted in Los Angeles, California on January 9, 2025 making a pit stop at Erewhon. To pick up her apparent green juice and iced coffee, she wore a comfy-casual fit that’s inspiration for our next beverage pick-up too. She wore a heathered gray long sleeve, some minimal gold jewelry pieces, a black woven bag, some bright blue Adidas sneakers and our favorite: her wide leg jeans. 

It’s unclear as to where the actress got her exact pair, but thankfully we can still get her look with this similar version that’s just $40 on Amazon. 

Get the Sidefeel Wide Leg High Waisted Raw Hem Jeans for just $40 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, January 9, 2025, but are subject to change.

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Recreate Hale’s comfy and body-flattering denim look with the Sidefeel Wide Leg Jeans. Just like her pick, they have the wide leg design, distressed details, high waistline and simple button and zip-up closure. Their raw hem detailing also adds a touch of rustic charm, along with their multi-side hem design as well. 

Their fabric make consists of cotton, polyester and elastane, which makes them soft, breathable and a little stretchy too. This makes them easy to care for, able to be machine washed! They come in a similar light wash to Hale’s but also several other colors as well! They come in white, black and several dark washes as well. Another bonus: they come in custom length options as well, from short, to regular and tall too. 

They’re far more than just a style that Hale is wearing though, Amazon shoppers have been into them as well. On top of them being a best-seller for women’s jeans, they’ve also now garnered up several hundred five-star ratings too. 

One reviewer said that these jeans are their “all time favorite” because they’re “so comfortable and the stretch is amazing.”

“[They’re] still [a] jean material but with so much comfort,” they said. “I get so many compliments every time I wear them. [The] waist is very comfortable.” 

Hale’s outfit serves as inspiration as to how to wear the jeans for things like errand running . . . sneakers and tee are key! However, they can be dressed up too! Wear them with some slingback heels and a blazer for a happy hour with the girls or a corset top and strappy heels for a date night. They’re so easy to mix and match! 

Snag Pamela Anderson’s Classic Winter Coat Look for Just $60!

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We know jeans are an important purchase . . . you want to make sure you have the most flattering pair for your body! Check out a few of our other favorite wide leg jean options below so you can find your perfect fit. 

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Hailey Bieber’s Glass Skin Is Thanks to This Derm-Approved Serum

10 January 2025 at 07:18

Have you ever wondered how Hailey Bieber‘s skin always looks like a flawless pane of glass? I’ll let you in on a little secret: It has everything to do with peptides. This little ingredient helps skin cells create more collagen and elastin, keeping your complexion plump, smooth, youthful and wrinkle-free. Cool, right?

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Bieber is a loyalist to her own skincare line, Rhode, because one of the main ingredients in each formula is peptides. However, I recently learned that she supercharges her peptide sandwich with the dermatologist-favorite SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum. This potent serum was inspired by the results of neurotoxins (like Botox) and utilizes a blend of peptides, niacinamide and PHAs to plump the skin while also minimizing the look of fine lines and wrinkles in just a few weeks.

If you’re afraid of needles or just aren’t a fan of injections in general, there are steps you can take to feel more confident in your skin — and using this serum is definitely one of them. Dermatologists have long lauded SkinCeuticals for its powerful serums and creams, and this product is the latest to earn their seal of approval.

Get the SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum for $148 at Dermstore!

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While I understand that the price is a bit hefty, this is one of those serums that truly works. Just ask any dermatologist or happy shopper.

“Listen, I am the laziest person when it comes to product reviews. I never write them. But this stuff deserves one. I am honestly shocked at how much my skin has improved over the span of 3 days,” one DermStore customer writes. “Fine lines are getting smoother, my smile lines are less pronounced, and my skin is just brighter overall. Glowing even. The best part? My forehead is smooth and shiny. SHINY! Like it was when I was 20. Like I’ve just received a fresh batch of Botox. I’m thrilled every time I look in the mirror. This stuff is the real deal and worth every penny.”

Whether Hailey Bieber is on your skin goals vision board or you have some stubborn lines you’ve been wanting to address, SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum could be exactly what you’re looking for. Take it from me: It’s always worth it to invest in your skin. A glass-like complexion awaits.

Get the SkinCeuticals P-Tiox Anti-Wrinkle Peptide Serum for $148 at Dermstore!

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Open Montecito Home to Friends Amid L.A. Fires

10 January 2025 at 07:13

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have opened their Montecito, California home to friends who were evacuated during the Los Angeles wildfires.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also donated clothes, children’s items, and other essential items to those affected by the fires, Us Weekly has learned.

Markle, 43,  and Harry, 40, live in Montecito with their children Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3. Their home is around 80 miles north of the Pacific Palisades area in LA, where the fires first broke out on Tuesday, January 7.

It’s not known which of Markle and Harry’s friends were affected by the fires and which are sheltering with the couple. Celebrities including Mandy Moore, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Sandra Lee have been evacuated from their homes.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Opened Their Home to Friends Affected by LA Fires
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The couple are also assisting World Central Kitchen and chef José Andrés with relief efforts, Us can confirm. The Duke and Duchess’ Archewell Foundation is a longtime partner of the organization, which provides meals to communities in need around the world.

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Fire personnel respond to homes destroyed while a helicopter drops water as the Palisades Fire grows in Pacific Palisades, California on January 7, 2025. DAVID SWANSON/AFP via Getty Images

The couple have dedicated a page on their official website to the wildfires, sharing information about resources and organizations taking part in the relief effort.

The couple first moved to California from the UK in 2020 during the pandemic. After a brief stay on Vancouver Island, Canada, Markle and Harry spent several months at Tyler Perry’s Los Angeles home before purchasing their own home.

“He’s like, ‘You’re not going to stay a week. You’re going to stay as long as you need, and I’m going to get you there safely until you have somewhere to go,’” Markle recalled Perry saying during the Harry and Meghan Netflix docuseries, which aired in 2022.

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The couple also shared in the docuseries that they had named Perry a godfather to their daughter Lilibet.

Harry and Markle aren’t the only royals to publicly comment on the fires. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, shared a video message on Instagram on Thursday, where she said she was “devastated” to learn of the fires.

“All the people who have been evacuated from their homes, they’ve lost their homes. The animals, the humane society, I am just so devastated. I just had to say something,” Ferguson said.

“You know that I am 100% there. I really want to know how we can help. All over the world is just so affected by this extraordinary devastation. My heart goes out to the emergency services, to all the people who are tirelessly working and have been working for all these days to try and contain the fire,” she added.

Check the LAFD website for local wildfire alerts and click here for resources on how to help those affected.

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Jennifer Aydin is ‘sorry for the whole debacle’ after Jersey Mike’s rant

10 January 2025 at 13:29
Page Six spoke exclusively with Jennifer Aydin after the Jersey Mike’s incident at the airport went viral. The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star admitted that her husband, Dr. Bill, “told [her] not to post the video” that garnered instant blowback. During the interview Aydin provided more context, explaining that she was simply trying to...

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