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On October 9, a college freshman posted on Xiaohongshu: "AI manhua dramas have ruined my dad. " She wrote that her father's dark circles from watching manhua dramas are even more prominent than when he took care of her during her senior year of high school; after working out after work, he skips showering first to watch until past 10 p.m., and even after being urged to take a shower, he continues watching until the wee hours of the morning, then gets up at around 5 a.m. to keep watching; he watches while using the toilet at home, and even broke his midday nap habit at work just to watch manhua dramas. When he ran out of mobile data, he secretly used her phone to add data to his own line. Later, this story was reconstructed and reposted by media outlets. On October 12, which is today, the topic "AI short dramas are hunting down middle-aged men" hit the Weibo hot search list. But the so-called "hunting" targeting middle-aged men is actually more like an entry point that fits public sentiment. Because almost at the same time, the topic "AI manhua dramas are everywhere" also made it to the hot search list.

Senior Writer, Culture and Representation Oct. 12, 2026 Updated 5:19 PM PT RJ Mitte, the actor who played the son of drug lord Walter White in “Breaking Bad,” has died at 34. Mitte, who, like his character Walter “Flynn” White Jr., had cerebral palsy, died Monday in Brownsville, Texas. The actor played an integral supporting role on the AMC series, which premiered in 2008 and lasted five seasons. The character was considered by many fans to be the heart and conscience of the series. As his father became more trapped by his criminal enterprises, Flynn remained decent and upstanding. When he learned of White’s drug dealing, he was openly devastated. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” Mitte’s representatives said in a statement.

Podcasts aren’t just for the commute anymore. Some have become something families watch together on the big screen, something that competes with Netflix for attention after dinner, and something that increasingly rewards creators who ditch the expensive studio in favor of a couch and a smartphone. The medium’s evolution is reshaping how creators build audiences, how advertisers craft messages, and how platforms like YouTube think about the medium. Viewers watched more than 700 million hours of podcasts on living-room devices through YouTube in a single month last year, more than double the figure from the year before.

Key PointsMatthew Lillard called Neve Campbell a "remarkable final girl. "The duo starred together in Scream and Scream 7. Lillard recently declared that he regretted rejoining the franchise after Melissa Barrera's firing. Matthew Lillard might regret returning alongside Neve Campbell for Scream 7, but he still views his costar as a "remarkable final girl. "Lillard and Campbell were part of the original 1996 Scream film, and their characters were both put through the wringer in the memorable, extended final showdown that took weeks to film. "By the time that we got to that last sequence, I was so enamored with her, as a person, as a friend, as an actor," Lillard said of Campbell at New York Comic Con panel. "Every time you were getting stabbed, or every time you were running, or every time you were hysterical, like Neve was, she was rising to a pitch of a 10 and running for her life for weeks on end. "He added of the longtime Scream lead, "If you look at Neve, and having now done that for six films, she's a remarkable final girl... final woman!

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — “Breaking Bad” actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told The Associated Press she declared Mitte dead at about 1:30 p.m. at what she believed was his home in Brownsville, Texas. She said she was unable to provide a cause, but an autopsy will be performed.

RJ Mitte, best known for his portrayal of Walter White Jr. on “Breaking Bad,” has died at age 34. A representative for Mitte confirmed the actor’s death Monday in a statement to Variety, not long after TMZ broke the news. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,” the statement read. “Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.”The rep also noted that Mitte had been found at his home in Brownsville, Texas, but did not disclose the cause of his death. “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte made what is believed to be his final public appearance at the Sept. 30 premiere of his latest film, “Talking to Strangers.”Unique Nicole via Getty ImagesA Mississippi native, Mitte was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when he was 3, three years before relocating to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. He made his television debut with an uncredited role in a 2006 episode of “Everybody Hates Chris” and went on to appear on “Hannah Montana” the following year.

EntertainmentBreaking Bad actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte died on Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Actor with cerebral palsy challenged stereotypes, promoted diversity: representativeThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 12, 2026 6:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 13Listen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U. S. actor RJ Mitte attends an event in Los Angeles in November 2025. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on Breaking Bad, died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told The Associated Press that she declared Mitte dead at about 1:30 p.m. at what she believed was his home in Brownsville, Texas. She said she was unable to provide a cause, but an autopsy will be performed.