Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her recent health struggles and the reason behind her noticeable weight loss. Her slimmer appearance had caused worry among fans online, leading to plenty of speculation. But in a heartfelt chat with fellow actress Joke Silva, Mercy revealed she had a cancer scare that led to thyroid surgery.

She shared that the experience was life-changing, especially since her youngest child was just six months old at the time. “It was a tough journey for us,” she said, referring to herself and her husband. “We had to accept that this was our new reality and go ahead with the surgery.”

Mercy explained that the surgery meant she would now be on medication for life. Doctors emphasized that missing a dose wasn’t an option, as the side effects could be serious. “So when people talk about my weight loss, I understand,” she added. “But this is my life now. I’m learning to live in this new space and grow from it.”

Mariska Hargitay, the beloved star of Law & Order: SVU, recently opened up about a deeply personal family truth in her new documentary, “My Mom Jayne”. For more than 30 years, she believed her father was Mickey Hargitay, the Hungarian-American actor and former Mr. Universe who raised her. But in her twenties, Mariska discovered her biological father is actually Nelson Sardelli, an Italian-born entertainer from Las Vegas.

The discovery came after she noticed a striking resemblance to Sardelli and decided to ask questions. Despite learning this, Mariska has always stayed loyal to Mickey, who passed away in 2006. In the documentary, she shares the emotional moment she met Sardelli for the first time at one of his shows in Atlantic City when she was 30. Sardelli was moved to tears, saying he had waited decades for that day. Mariska, while touched, told him she didn’t need anything from him because she already had a father.

Over time, she built a relationship with Sardelli and even met her half-sisters, who appear in the film. The documentary also explores the life of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, a famous actress of the 1950s whose life was full of both glamour and tragedy. Jayne died in a car accident when Mariska was just three years old.

Through “My Mom Jayne”, Mariska invites viewers into her complex family story, showing how she’s come to embrace her past and honor both her mother’s legacy and her own journey. The film includes interviews with family members, giving a full picture of her life and roots. The documentary will be available to stream on HBO Max starting June 27, 2025.

After over a decade of silence, the Final Destination franchise has returned with a loud, bloody bang—and audiences can’t seem to get enough of it. Final Destination: Bloodlines, the sixth film in the iconic horror series, premiered on May 16, 2025, and it wasted no time climbing to the top of the box office. Within its first weekend alone, the movie raked in a staggering $51 million in the U.S. and matched that with another $51 million from international markets, pushing its global debut past the $100 million mark.

This isn’t just good news—it’s historic. Bloodlines has officially become the franchise’s most successful opening ever, surpassing the 2009 installment, The Final Destination. That’s a huge deal for a horror series that has been around for more than two decades and was at risk of fading into memory.

Directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, Bloodlines isn’t just another rehash of the same formula. It takes fans back in time while introducing something new. The story centers around Stefanie, a college student haunted by intense nightmares. When she returns home, she begins to uncover the disturbing truth behind her family’s dark history, dating all the way back to 1968. That year, an eerie event tied to Death’s strange pattern kicked off a series of tragedies that continue to echo into the present.

One of the film’s standout moments is the return of Tony Todd, who reprises his role as William Bludworth.

Longtime fans will recognize him as the creepy, all-knowing mortician who’s been a major piece of the puzzle since the original film. In Bloodlines, he makes what’s expected to be his final appearance in the series—a farewell that’s both chilling and emotional.

Fans and critics alike have been giving the film plenty of praise. It currently holds a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earned a solid B+ score from moviegoers in CinemaScore polls. Most people are especially thrilled with how the film delivers the creatively brutal and jaw-dropping death scenes the series is known for, but with a fresh spin that doesn’t feel recycled.

A big part of the movie’s early success also comes from its marketing. The official trailer exploded online with nearly 179 million views in just 24 hours—second only to It (2017) in horror trailer history. That buzz clearly carried over into ticket sales. Still, Bloodlines isn’t in the clear just yet. It’s going head-to-head with other big releases soon, including Tom Cruise’s highly anticipated Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch. But with the momentum it has right now, there’s a good chance it’ll keep riding high.