What happened to Joe from Impractical Jokers? Why he left, and why he says he's never coming back
If you tuned into Impractical Jokers and found only three Jokers instead of four, you're a few years behind — Joe Gatto walked away from the show at the end of 2021, mid-season 9, after a decade and roughly 300 episodes. Here's the full story, as of mid-2026.
July 21, 2026 3:45 pm
What disease does the king have in House of the Dragon?
King Viserys I Targaryen spends most of House of the Dragon's first season slowly falling apart — first a wound that won't heal, then missing fingers, then a golden mask hiding half his face. The show never names his illness. The actor did.
July 21, 2026 3:27 pm
Why did Elena leave The Vampire Diaries? Nina Dobrev's exit had been brewing for a while
For six seasons, Nina Dobrev was The Vampire Diaries — playing both Elena Gilbert and her doppelgänger Katherine Pierce since the show's 2009 premiere. Then, in April 2015, she announced she was done. Here's why — and what happened to Elena on screen.
July 21, 2026 3:03 pm
Destin Daniel Cretton says real life sparked Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Destin Daniel Cretton says he pulled straight from YouTube videos to craft some of the most intense scenes in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
July 21, 2026 2:48 pm
Blumhouse Sets M3GAN Spin-Off Soulm8te, Mixing Obsession With AI Horror
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have announced Soulm8te, the first official spinoff set within the M3GAN universe as a feature film.
July 21, 2026 2:27 pm
Whoopi Goldberg Moves Anne Hathaway to Tears Promoting Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
While promoting Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Whoopi Goldberg and an emotional Anne Hathaway shared a charged onstage exchange.
July 21, 2026 2:06 pm
Nolan’s The Odyssey ticket frenzy sends fans to Reddit as resale prices explode
Resale prices for IMAX tickets to Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey vaulted far above face value within hours of release.
July 21, 2026 1:44 pm
Director explains the live-action Naruto movie’s trick to nailing the hero’s spirit
Destin Daniel Cretton outlined a grounded, character-driven approach to Lionsgate’s Naruto adaptation, focusing on Naruto Uzumaki’s journey rather than sprawling worldbuilding.
July 21, 2026 1:31 pm
