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News.com.au
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Hit new streaming show's graphic sex scene shocks viewers
The new streaming series The Hunting Wives has quickly joined the ranks of shows that fans devour in one sitting, only to have to wait one year or longer for another season. Sexy, twisted, and filled with secrets, the show sees reserved New Englander Sophie O'Neill (Brittany Snow) moving down to East Texas and getting trapped in the web of Margo Banks (Malin Akerman). While the series is predicated on the juxtaposition between so-called good Christian Southerners like Margo and Jed Banks (Dermot Mulroney) and godless liberals like Sophie and Graham (Evan Jonigkeit), the entire premise is really an exploration of facades. If you need proof of that, look no further than Callie (Jaime Ray Newman) and Sheriff Jonny (Branton Box). The moment people started knocking (cowboy) boots in The Hunting Wives, which streams locally on Stan, it was bound to make its way to TikTok. What fans may not have expected to see, however, is all of the different kinds of sex the show displays, including... pegging. Yup, they go there. In Episode 7, 'Shooting Star,' the straight-laced, no-nonsense Sheriff Jonnyis 'pegged' by his wife, Callie. For those of you not in the know, the sexual act involves a woman wearing a strap-on dildo and having anal sex with a man. During the short but unforgettable scene, Callie — who has her own romantic scenes throughout the series with Margo — also hypes up her lawman husband to 'lock her up,' referencing Sophie being suspected in the murder of Abby (Madison Wolfe). Over on TikTok, viewers could not help but talk about that shocking Episode 7 scene, for obvious reasons, as everyone is speechless at how far the show is willing to go. But my personal takeaway is that it's all in service of taking down false narratives surrounding public personas and how the idea of the 'perfect couple' or the embodiment of the nuclear family is all false. Just to be clear: this is not kink-shaming, it's simply a statement on how fake these couples are, especially ones that pretend to be the face of conservative Christian values. If you don't believe me, all you need to remember is that just a few episodes earlier, Callie and Jonny had another scene where they played right into that messaging. In Episode 4, 'Cheat Day,' Callie stops by his office under the guise of dropping off a freshly ironed shirt and tie, only to have him pull his pants down and bend over. No, not for sexy things, but so that she can inject him straight in the butt. The exact medication is unspecified, but we can only assume that since she calls it his 'muscle juice,' it's probably some type of anabolic steroid. The pegging scene and the steroid shot both serve as commentary on the need for Jonny to feel like a man in order to do his job — which he does pretty poorly, by the way — and Callie's insistence on being the helpful and seemingly subservient wife who is really the one pulling the strings. Honestly, it's a point well made, albeit a graphically made one that left us (and the entire internet) without words for a few minutes. Things are not always as they seem. Overall, the show is in no short supply of sex scenes and shocking moments — Episode 1, 'Strange and Unfamiliar Places,' literally ends with Sophie watching a full nude Margo get it on with the 18-year-old son of Jill (Katie Lowes) and Reverand Clint (Jason Davis) — but this one absolutely sticks out. If this is what they pulled out for Season 1, can you even imagine what might be in store for Season 2?
Leader Live
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham toddler's brave cancer fight ends, aged 16 months
Earlier this year, Callie Shaw was tragically diagnosed, aged just 10 months, with a rhabdoid tumour - a rare and aggressive form of childhood cancer. Callie's cancer tragically spread to her lungs - and was terminal. Despite getting a prognosis in May of 4-6 weeks to live, she bravely fought on until July 18. Last month, a birthday party was held for her - with her first birthday having been spent at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. She was also visited by Peppa Pig and her other favourite characters. Callie Shaw (pictured left) was visited by characters from Peppa Pig and Paw Patrol. (Image: Sarah Shaw) Callie sadly passed away on the morning of July 18 - aged 16 months. A GoFundMe page was set up to support Callie's mum, Sarah, and help give Callie a "send off fit for a princess". It has raised nearly £7,500 so far, and can be accessed here Callie Shaw and mum, Sarah. (Image: Sarah Shaw) Announcing news of Callie's passing on Facebook, Sarah Shaw said: "With a heavy heart I would like to let everyone know my beautiful princess Callie Reign Shaw passed away peacefully this morning next to mummy. "The strongest little girl I have ever met and you'll never ever be forgotten, you really did put [up] a fight until the very end. I love you always and forever my beautiful angel." She has thanked everyone who cared for Callie, and donated to the GoFundMe page. On Friday, July 25 at 5pm at the Maesgwyn Community Centre, a balloon release will be held in memory of Callie. Anyone who knew Callie, or a shared a bond with her, is warmly welcomed to attend.
Rhyl Journal
16-07-2025
- Health
- Rhyl Journal
On this day: Teacher beats cancer, aids pupil with leukaemia
Ryan Collard, 30, was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer in June 2017 - the same year his twin brother was diagnosed with the same disease. He underwent chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant and was declared in remission a year later in 2018. So when a student at his school, Callie Ragaven, five, was diagnosed with leukaemia, Mr Collard requested she be put into his class so he could support her. He "went out of his way" to support her - reassuring her and sending her videos of her classmates she wasn't able to meet, and even hand-delivering a party bag. Callie and Ryan (Image: SWNS) Mr Collard even hand-delivered a party bag to her door so she didn't miss out on treats when she wasn't well enough to attend class at Green Ridge Primary Academy, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. Without Ryan's knowledge, Callie nominated him for Collection Pot's Teacher of the Year award - which he won. Surprised, Mr Collard said: 'Teachers are all different and everyone has their own idea of what makes a good teacher. "My priority is that the children are happy. If they feel safe and are excited to come to school, that's all I can ask for. "If they are happy and safe, then they will learn. "To be nominated is extremely overwhelming and has made me feel super proud of myself. "After cancer treatment, it can often feel like you may never achieve your full potential anymore, but this has proved me wrong.' After being diagnosed with leukaemia, Callie pushed back her start date for school from the September to the January due to her treatment. Her mum Shalinee was concerned she would miss out and struggle to settle into school. She said: 'He specifically requested to have Callie in his class as he knew how hard cancer treatment can be. "He was so understanding from day one and sent her videos of the kids in the class and even hand-delivered a party bag to our door that one child had brought into school as he didn't want her to miss out.' Talking about why she nominated her teacher, Callie said: 'I started Reception this year having just been diagnosed with leukaemia. "Mr Collard has given me the most incredible start to school life that I could have ever imagined. Ryan welcoming his first child Carter with his wife, Sophie. (Image: SWNS) "Nothing is ever too much for Mr Collard and he does his job with so much love and dedication.' Mr Collard won £250 in a Collection Pot for himself and £1,000 for his school and Callie will receive a £250 Visit Britain Gift Card. After being diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer, the gruelling treatment left Ryan infertile. But recently Ryan and his wife Sophie welcomed a baby boy, Carter, after going through IVF treatment. He said: 'I really struggled coming back to work and seeing all the wonderful kids. "Reception age is my favourite age as they are just so magical and hilarious, so teaching them was a great distraction. "However, sending them off to their parents and seeing how excited they got was heartbreaking as I thought I might never have that experience. 'We were extremely lucky this year to have our little boy Carter who is nine weeks old today. He has genuinely changed my life. "Before him, it was a daily struggle and I would constantly ask myself 'what purpose do I have in life?' "I felt like such a burden. "Luckily, my wife Sophie was my biggest motivator and kept me going at the darkest of times, reminding me that we'd be parents no matter what." This story was first reported on by Emilia Kettle on July 16, 2024.
CBC
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Newborn daughter becomes 'good distraction' for Sask. mom who lost home to wildfires
Brooke Kindel was 35 weeks pregnant when she fled her home on May 28 after fires engulfed her northern village of Denare Beach, Sask. Her daughter Callie was born a month later, on June 28, and Kindel says her nightmares are now less frequent.
CBC
15-07-2025
- General
- CBC
This evacuee was 35 weeks pregnant when wildfire destroyed her home. Now she has a healthy newborn daughter
Brooke Kindel's recurring nightmare of fleeing her home in Denare Beach, Sask., as a wildfire closes in doesn't disrupt her sleep as regularly as it used to. Newborn Callie helps keep her mind on the future. Kindel was 35 weeks pregnant when her family had to leave Denare Beach, along with hundreds of others who were ordered to evacuate the northern village on May 28. Just days later, her house and almost everything her family owned burned down. A month later, on June 28, Callie was born. "I'm lucky … it's weird to say lucky," said Kindel during an interview at her temporary home, a rental house in Saskatoon. "My parents' house [in Denare Beach] burned too. So they're here evacuated with us, so that's been really helpful. So many people lost everything. It's just so hard to even comprehend. And I've got such a good distraction with this beautiful baby." Callie's older brothers — Jackson, 4, and toddler Logan — are still adjusting to their new home in an unfamiliar city. They miss their friends and the beach. Kindel's husband Kyle initially stayed in Denare Beach to fight the fire, as did Kindel's dad. Her husband eventually joined the family in Saskatoon, but now he's back on the front line of wildfire season, this time in the Beauval area. "We're a good team and thankfully Callie gives us decent sleep in the night so we're not up every two hours on the dot as we were with our other kids," Kindel said. The wildfire destroyed more than 200 permanent residences in Denare Beach and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation's Denare Beach reserve, which is adjacent to the village. In the aftermath, some residents are questioning the provincial government's response to the fire and support for evacuees as they recover and rebuild entire blocks of homes in the remote community. Many are waiting on mandatory environmental assessments before rebuilding. Foundations need to be poured before the snow flies. Kindel was raised in Denare Beach but lived elsewhere for a good chunk of her adult life. The family moved to Denare just over a year ago. They intend to rebuild with plenty of fire protection, like a tin roof and ember catchers on vents. "We were outside all the time on the lake.… It's like living at your cabin with full services and a comfy bed," Kindel said. "For us, there's nowhere else that we could even imagine going." Her parents are lifelong Denare Beach residents and will rebuild too. Mom Debbie Knutson said she's only ever lived in two houses and the wildfire destroyed both. Like her daughter, Knutson didn't pack much in the rush to leave. She thought they'd be home in a few days. "If we knew we were walking out for the very last time, I think we would have grabbed a lot more — the hand-knitted things that my mom made that she can no longer make anymore," Knutson said. "That's what hit me the hardest, [losing] my keepsakes." Kindel isn't sure when they can move back. Starting from scratch is daunting, especially with a newborn. "I just wish that I could hold my baby and snuggle her and maybe watch a chick flick and eat some ice cream and do the normal things that you do with postpartum where everyone calls and asks, 'How's the baby sleeping? How's the baby eating?" Kindel said.
