“The White Lotus” Season 4 Location Reportedly Revealed

"The White Lotus" Season 4 Location Reportedly Revealed

HBO Max; Getty The White Lotushas reportedly locked in its setting for its upcoming fourth season The series will once again be heading to a new locale for the next season Each season of the show is filmed at a real-life Four Seasons hotel, and France is home to three Bonjour, France —The White Lotushas reportedly picked a setting for the upcoming fourth season of the anthology series! CreatorMike Whiteand streamer HBO has "zeroed in" on France as the location for season 4 of the murder mystery series, reportsDeadline. Although it has yet to be specified which French city season 4 would be set in, the series has worked with the Four Seasons hotel chain in the past. Thecompany's luxury resortsdouble as the fictionalWhite Lotuschain in the TV show, and France is home to three Four Seasons: the well-known Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, located on the French Riviera; the Megève in the Alps; and the Hotel George V, located in Paris. HBO did not comment when reached by PEOPLE. VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty The previous three seasons of the Emmy-winning anthology took place in Hawaii, Italy and Thailand. White and HBO executives have played coy about the future settings of the beloved comedy-drama series in the past. In an episode ofUnpacking the Episodeon HBO Max, White teased, "For the fourth season, I want to get a little bit out of the 'crashing waves against rocks' vernacular. But there's always room for more murders at the White Lotus hotels." Francesca Orsi, HBO's head of drama, gave the biggest hint, previously tellingDeadlinein February, "I can't really say where we're going to land, but chances are somewhere in Europe." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Fabio Lovino/HBO White's anthology series has entranced viewers since its premiere in 2021. Each season follows a new group of wealthy vacationers as they rest and relax at one of the ritzy White Lotus resorts around the world. Executive producer David Bernad, who also spokeexclusively to PEOPLE about choosingThailand for season 3, recently toldThe Guardianthat "Mike doesn't like the cold." The latest seasontransported viewers to Thailand, where the latest batch ofglamorous guests(played byJason Isaacs,Parker Posey,Carrie Coon,Patrick Schwarzenegger,Walton Gogginsand many more) encountered enlightenment, spirituality and death. "I've dabbled in Buddhism, and Thailand worked for the themes that I was trying to get into," White toldThe Hollywood Reporterahead of the season 3 finale. "The show is about identity and desire — and then there's another part of me, the mischievous gay part, that's just like, 'How do I create something that's dirty and funny?' " As for more future locations, White has also teased that he'd like to make one season on every continent. "My dream would be to hit every continent, so yeah, this is like its own continent basically," he said atSydney's Vivid Festivalin 2023. "We kind of have to come to Australia if we keep going... It would be so fun. Obviously, there's a huge wealth of talent here and the beauty is inarguable, so it feels like it checks all the boxes." All three seasons ofThe White Lotusare currently streaming on HBO Max. Read the original article onPeople

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“The White Lotus” Season 4 Location Reportedly Revealed

"The White Lotus" Season 4 Location Reportedly Revealed HBO Max; Getty The White Lotushas reportedly locked in its setting for its...

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A New James Bond Actor Has Been Confirmed—But There's a Twist

A New James Bond Actor Has Been Confirmed—But There's a Twist

While fans of theJames Bond franchiseeagerly await any news about the next big screen version of the character afterDaniel Craigfinished his run with 2021'sNo Time to Die, an unexpected new form of the character has officially debuted, and he's played by actorPatrick Gibson. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the video game developer IO Interactive revealed some gameplay for the long-awaited game,007 First Light, set to come out next spring. During the preview, the cast of the game was also confirmed, with Gibson revealed to be the man behind the title character, not just voicing Bond but being the physical model for the character as well. Related:Idris Elba Explains Why He Lost Interest in Playing James Bond IO Interactivedefines the game as a "new standalone, re-imagined James Bond origin story," with the story focusing on "the events that led an audacious young hero to become the best MI6 agent." The story is expected to be an original take on the beloved franchise, rather than adapting any pre-existingBond story. The current release date is March 27, 2026, with the game set to debut on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Gibson (@paddygibson) Along with Gibson, the game features a very talented cast, withPriyanga Burfordplaying M,Lennie Jamesas John Greenway,Kiera Lesteras Miss Moneypenny,Alastair Mackenzieas Q, andNoemie Nakaias Miss Roth. All of the characters are modeled after the actors who play them, bringing a freshness to the entire cast of familiar characters. At 30 years old, Gibson is a very accomplished actor with a long resume of exciting roles. Most recently, Gibson gave a stirring performance as a young version of the TV character Dexter Morgan—originated byMichael C. Hall—in the prequel seriesDexter: Original Sin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patrick Gibson (@paddygibson) He also starred in the fan-favorite Netflix showsShadow and BoneandThe OA, which were both canceled by the streamer after two seasons to fans' dismay. Other projects he worked on wereTolkien,The Spanish Princess, and the crime drama seriesBefore We Die. Despite being an Irish actor, Gibson has done a lot of roles that require an American accent. In007 First Light, he had to flex his skills again in order to put on the perfect Bond English accent. Related: Pierce Brosnan Issues Bold Take on the Future of James Bond Franchise This story was originally reported byParadeon Sep 5, 2025, where it first appeared in theNewssection. Add Parade as aPreferred Source by clicking here.

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A New James Bond Actor Has Been Confirmed—But There's a Twist

A New James Bond Actor Has Been Confirmed—But There's a Twist While fans of theJames Bond franchiseeagerly await any news about the next...

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Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Russian PresidentVladimir Putinsaid Friday that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion was still ongoing, would be considered "legitimate targets" by Moscow's forces. Putin's comments came hours afterEuropean leaders repledgedtheir commitment to apotential peacekeeping force,a prospect that Moscow has repeatedly described as "unacceptable." "If any troops appear there, especially now while fighting is ongoing, we assume that they will be legitimate targets," he said during a panel at the Eastern Economic Forum in the far eastern Russian city of Vladivostok. Putin also dismissed the idea of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after a final peace deal, saying "no one should doubt" that Moscow would comply with a treaty to halt its 3½-yearfull-scale invasionof its neighbor. He said that security guarantees would be needed for both Russia and Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov later said Moscow would need "legally binding documents" to outline such agreements. "Of course, you can't just take anybody's word for something," he told Russian news outlet Argumenty i Fakty. European leaders pledge peacekeeping force in Ukraine Putin's comments follow remarks from French PresidentEmmanuel Macronon Thursday that 26 of Ukraine's allies have pledged to deploy troops as a "reassurance force" for Ukraine once fighting ends. Macron spoke after a meeting in Paris of the so-called coalition of the willing, a group of 35 countries that support Ukraine. He said that 26 of the countries had committed to deploying troops to Ukraine — or to maintaining a presence on land, at sea or in the air — to help guarantee the country's security the day after any ceasefire or peace is achieved. Addressing the participants of the international economic conference the Ambrosetti Forum on Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said it was important that security guarantees "start working now, during the war, and not only after it ends." He said he could not disclose more details as they are "sensitive and relate to the military sphere." Drone strikes continue Russian troops attacked Ukraine overnight with 157 strike and decoy drones, as well as seven missiles of various types, Ukraine's air force reported Friday. Air defenses shot down or jammed 121 of the drones, it said. One attack damaged multiple residential buildings in Dnipro in central Ukraine, regional administration head Serhii Lysak wrote on social media. The regional administration also said that an unspecified "facility" had been set alight in the strike, but did not give further details. Lysak shared photos of residential buildings with damaged roofs, glass shards lying on the ground and people carrying wooden boards to cover broken windows. "Private homes were damaged. Windows in apartment buildings were shattered," he wrote. Meanwhile, in Ukraine's Chernihiv region north of Kyiv, Russian drones attacked infrastructure in the Novhorod-Siversk district, leaving at least 15 settlements without electricity, local authorities reported. Elsewhere, Russian troops destroyed 92 Ukrainian drones overnight, Russia's Defense Ministry said Friday. Local social media channels in the city of Ryazan, approximately 200 kilometers (125 miles) southeast of Moscow, reported that the city's Rosneft oil refinery had been targeted. They shared videos that appeared to show a fire against the night sky. Ryazan regional Gov. Pavel Malkov said that drone debris had fallen on an "industrial enterprise" but did not give further details, instead warning residents not to post images of air defenses on social media. Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Russian oil infrastructure that it says fuels Moscow's war effort in recent weeks.Gas stations have run dry in some regions of Russia in recent weeks, with motorists waiting in long lines and officials resorting to rationing or cutting off sales altogether. ___ Follow the AP's coverage of the war athttps://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine

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Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets Russian PresidentVladimir Putinsaid Friday that any foreign troops...

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After catastrophic floods, Texas to enact sweeping camp safety law to protect kids

After catastrophic floods, Texas to enact sweeping camp safety law to protect kids

Courageous and plucky with "absolutely killer style," 8-year-old Cile Steward was aforce of nature, her family says. It's been two months since anentire summer's worth of rainfell on July 4, triggering the flash floods that rushed through Texas Hill Country and converged around Camp Mystic, killing at least26 campers and counselorsin Kerr County. Cile, a camper at the all-girls camp, is still missing, and her mother, CiCi Williams Steward, said summer camps in the state must beproperly equipped and held accountableto protect children in the future. "Obvious commonsense safety measures were absent. Protocols that should have been in place were ignored," Steward said. "She was stolen from her family, from her future, from the world she lit up with her independence and spunk." Steward, along with the other parents who lost their daughters to the devastating floods, has called forstronger safety standardsat youth camps in Texas. Lawmakers introduced a safety bill,Senate Bill 1, addressing these standards which is expected to be signed into law by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in a ceremony at the governor's mansion on Friday. Senate Bill 1 is also known as the "Heaven's 27 Camp Safety Act," in commemoration of the campers who lost their lives in the tragedy. The bill aims to address gaps in disaster preparedness by improving camp safety and streamlining the emergency response. "The bill requires youth camps and campgrounds to maintain real-time weather alert systems, train staff on evacuation routes, and develop emergency preparedness plans. Camps must also be transparent with families about potential risks, ensure every staff member is trained in emergency procedures, and prohibit cabins, used as sleeping quarters, from being located in dangerous river floodplains," Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saidin a statementafter the state Senate passed the bill. "In addition, SB 1 requires camps to have the ability to notify and communicate with campers and staff during an emergency, and mandates that emergency plans be shared with local emergency management coordinators." Camps must also have emergency rooftop ladders in every cabin in a 100-year floodplain. At Camp La Junta, an all-boys camp in Kerr County, Texas, several campers were placed on theircabin's wooden beam raftersby camp counselors to escape the rising floodwaters below. Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a line of succession for local officials in the event they are absent when a disaster strikes, streamlines how justices of the peace report deaths and requires local governments to hold emergency drills annually. The Texas Legislatureoverwhelmingly approvedthe bill on Wednesday. The governor is expected to sign the bill since he had called aspecial sessionlast month with an agenda that included camp safety, flood warning systems, flood emergency communications and relief funding for the Hill County flooding. Two weeks ago, many of the families who lost their daughters in the floodstestified before the state Senate, through tears and anger, in support of the bill. Some of the parents wore buttons bearing the words "Heaven's 27" in pink, in memory of their daughters. "What's being laid out in this bill should be the bare minimum for what these camps should be looking to implement," Ryan DeWitt, who lost his 9-year-old daughter Molly,told NBCon Thursday. In August, Camp Mysticwrotein a message on social media that it joins "the families in supporting legislation that will make camps and communities along the Guadalupe River safer, especially the creation of detection and warning systems that would have saved lives on July 4." "Dick Eastland gave his life fighting to save the girls whose care was entrusted to Camp Mystic. Whatever is included in the final measure passed by the Legislature, Camp Mystic will go above and beyond to support the safety and well-being of every camper and counselor," the camp's statement said. Eastland, the camp's owner and executive director, died in the floods while trying torescue the youngest camperswho slept in a cabin close to thebanksof theGuadalupe River. He saw floods damage the campover and overand had warned for decades about the dangers of the river. While some youth camps have voiced their support for Senate Bill 1, others worry about the cost to implement these measures. "The combination of devastating floods and the heavy financial burden proposed under new state regulations, presents an impossible challenge," three of Kerr County's longest-standing youth camps wrote in a letter to Patrick obtained by CNN affiliateKSAT. "We are committed to working with lawmakers to strengthen standards that protect children. But the costs of compliance must be met with partnership and support, not mandates that dismantle the very institutions that have nurtured children for over a century," the letter said. But the parents who have been advocating for Senate Bill 1 stand behind their efforts to push through the bill. "We would have been doing a massive disservice to our daughters for not running with this and seeing this through," Johnny Stevens, who lost his 8-year-old daughter Mary Barrett Stevens, told NBC. The families, united in their sorrow, told NBC their advocacy for the bill has brought them closer, "a bright light in the midst of all the grief and darkness." "The Heaven's 27 family is a way for us to never, ever let the world forget these girls," DeWitt said. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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After catastrophic floods, Texas to enact sweeping camp safety law to protect kids

After catastrophic floods, Texas to enact sweeping camp safety law to protect kids Courageous and plucky with "absolutely killer style,...

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Whitney Cummings Details Her Struggles with Postpartum Depression, Says She's 'Out of the Woods'

Whitney Cummings Details Her Struggles with Postpartum Depression, Says She's 'Out of the Woods'

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Getty;whitneycummings/Instagram Whitney Cummings is opening up about her struggle with postpartum depression after welcoming her son Henry in 2023 During an appearance onToday With Jenna & Friends,Cummings said she's recovering from her depression as time goes on "I feel like I am out of the woods in the postpartum depression thing," she said Whitney Cummingsis opening up about her struggle with postpartum depression — but the comedian jokes that her mental health gave her some creative inspiration for her ongoing tour. During an appearance onToday With Jenna & Friends,Cummings, 43, candidly joked about her experience with postpartum depression after welcoming her son Henry back in December 2023, sharing that her struggles even inspired the name of her ongoing Big Baby tour. "I named this tour in mom-brain postpartum depression, and I recall nothing why I made the decision," she said to laughs from host Jenna Bush Hager. "I was in a catatonic stupor and it made me laugh," she continued. "No matter how big the baby is, it's huge. I was like, 'I am a big baby. Why can't I walk anymore?'" According to the stand-up, she's feeling happy and content, nearly two years after welcoming her first child. "I am excited to be here now because I feel like I am out of the woods in the postpartum depression thing," she added. "Before you have a kid, you are like, 'Really? Like, is it supposed to be the happiest time of your life? Why are you depressed? Pick a lane,'" Cummings said of themental health conditionexperienced by many new mothers. "When you Google it or go to doctors, they literally say, 'We don't know the cause of postpartum depression.'" "I am not a doctor," she continued. "I have a couple of ideas what could have caused it. Could it be the fact you are going bald? Your hairline moves back two inches, your gums start bleeding when you brush your teeth? My ankles fully look like a map of the New York subway." Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The stand-up comedian has previously been candid about her experience with postpartum depression. In an interview onThe Drew Barrymore Showin January, Cummings shared that she was in "deep throes ofpostpartum depression" when she was offered to appear on the revival game showHollywood SquaresalongsideBarrymore. However, after finding out Barrymore was involved with the show, Cummings decided to go through with the episode, which she said "snapped me out of it" and "really helped me a lot." "I needed to see other moms, like working and having fun, and that was a big healing moment for me," Cummings shared at the time. "I think I was just putting so much pressure on myself and that really helped me just like release it." whitneycummings/Instagram "I realized how much I defined myself through my ability to make people laugh or be smart or say the thing in the moment or remember the thing the fastest, and my brain was not working," Cummings admitted. "I was so scared.""I knew that even if I did suck, we'd make it funny and we'd figure it out," she said. "Then, I was safe enough to be able to just feel like, 'You can do this, and if you can't do this, that's also fine." Cummings has also been open about welcoming her baby naturally at 40. Appearing onCBS Morningsin March, she joked that one of her favorite parts of the pregnancy was constantly being told it was a "geriatric pregnancy." The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "My favorite part so far has definitely been getting pregnant at 40 and being told it's a geriatric pregnancy," Cummings joked on the show. "They start calling it geriatric at 35. I had a 75-year-old man, Smithers, told me that I was geriatric." "Dr. Smithers, we call him now. We award women having kids later in life when they're sane and have their lives together. I'm very grateful that I did this at 40 years old," she said, before cracking a joke: "If I had a kid even a year sooner, I would have sold it for Taylor Swift tickets." If you or someone you know needs mental health help, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. Read the original article onPeople

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Whitney Cummings Details Her Struggles with Postpartum Depression, Says She's 'Out of the Woods'

Whitney Cummings Details Her Struggles with Postpartum Depression, Says She's 'Out of the Woods' Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal/Gett...

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