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A lot has happened on “Outlander” since the show first premiered in 2014. The time-traveling romantic drama has set plots in motion that have spanned centuries, continents, multiple wars, and multiple imprisonments.

The Summer I Turned Pretty is highlighting the dramatic love triangles that often engulf TV fans and leave them wanting more. In the series, Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) is caught between two brothers, Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno).

is gearing up for a supersized seventh season, and stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan promise it's every bit worth the wait.«It's probably the biggest we've done since season 1,» Heughan told ET's Will Marfuggi of the anticipated season, which kicks off Friday. «A lot of water has gone under the bridge since that first season. But this one is tying up a lot of loose ends.

has a return date!Starz's popular time-traveling period drama will kick off its seventh season — which will be split into two parts of eight episodes each -- on Friday, June 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, the premium cable network announced Thursday.

Sam Heughan was able to deliver an exciting update on his life on social media amid his several other projects.The actor has been devoting much of his time to his recent projects, including fitness initiatives, his Sassenach Whisky brand, and acting in Outlander and his upcoming movie Love Again with Priyanka Chopra and Celine Dion.WATCH: Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra share first look of new film Love AgainHe was on hand to share with his many fans that he had hit four million followers on his Instagram account, delivering the news with a sucker punch.No pun intended, though, as he posted alongside a photograph of him beside a punching bag, sporting a pair of worn brown boxing gloves.MORE: Outlander's Caitríona Balfe celebrates major news – and Sam Heughan has the sweetest responseMORE: Outlander fans surprised as epic season seven trailer drops"Four Million followers!!! Huge thank you to you all, so many exciting projects to share with you. This is going to be a 'knockout' year! X," he wrote.His followers enthusiastically congratulated him, with GMA meteorologist Ginger Zee leaving a comment that read: "Congrats and those are some sweet looking gloves."A post shared by Sam Heughan (@samheughan)Sam celebrated hitting four million followers on InstagramOne of his fans responded: "Congrats Sam and looking forward to your exciting new project to come.

Outlander's Sam Heughan has returned to Instagram following the backlash he received on a celebratory post last weekend.The Jamie Fraser actor, who is close friends with his Outlander co-star Caitriona Balfe, took to his stories on Thursday in order to challenge his fans to take part in a St Patrick's Day related event.The actor received a lot of criticism from fans last Saturday when he posted a photo on social media to show off a new custom motorbike which he'd designed. In the photos, the 42-year-old posed with a bottle of his Sassenach own-brand whiskey to celebrate, and many fans criticised the actor for potentially promoting drinking and driving.A post shared by Sam Heughan (@samheughan)Sam's Instagram post upset some fansSam responded to the backlash on Sunday, adding to his caption the message: "Don’t drink and Ride.

Outlander's Sam Heughan has debuted a bold look miles away from his role as Jamie Fraser in the Starz series – and fans have reacted with a lot of enthusiasm.The 42-year-old revealed his new look on Instagram as he celebrated the launch of a custom motorbike which he helped design.Sam recently got fans' hearts racing with news about his next project – romantic comedy Love Again. See the trailer for the film, which also stars Priyanka Chopra, in the video below.WATCH: Sam and Priyanka star together in Love AgainIn his most recent photos, Sam could be seen donning a biker look complete with a black leather jacket.

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe have been heating up the set of their hit show for years but off-screen the pair share a rather unique relationship too. The TV couple who play happily married couple Jamie and Claire Fraser have had fans yearning for them to become lovebirds in real life, but the co-stars have refused to ruin their "incredible friendship" with romance.Here we look at their most memorable interactions and comments from the co-stars who can't praise each other enough...WATCH: Inside Outlander's Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe’s real-life friendshipWhile Sam keeps details of his reported romance with Australian model, Moniker Clarke, private. Caitriona secretly married music executive, Tony McGill, in 2019, however, the Irish star's marriage hasn't dulled her friendship with her onscreen husband and they've only got the sweetest things to say about one another. Despite their amazing chemistry, when Sam and Caitriona first met things were awkward.

STARZ’s time-traveling drama “Outlander” might be for romance novels and their audiences what “Yellowstone” is to Middle America and heartland values. Both shows are incredibly popular but ask around.

's season 6 home entertainment release on Tuesday, executive producer Maril Davis details why Sam Heughan, who has played the beloved character since the popular series' inception in 2014, was the perfect guy for the role.«I remember we were at our offices in Pasadena. You're watching tapes and on the first round of casting, Sam's audition tape came up and we watched it, and we all realized in that moment that this was our Jamie,» Davis recalls in the clip. «And all along we assumed we'd never find him.

Caitriona Balfe is in mourning after it was reported that her beloved father, James 'Jim' Balfe, suddenly passed away this week.MORE: Outlander star Caitríona Balfe reveals the surprising reason she decided to have a babyThe Outlander star and her family have been inundated with heartfelt tributes after news of Jim's death was revealed. The retired garda sergeant died "suddenly" in the Mater Hospital in Ireland on Tuesday.WATCH: Inside Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan's real-life friendshipAccording to RIP.ie, Jim of Mullantimore, Tydavnet, Co Monaghan, and formerly of Blessington, Co Wicklow, is predeceased by his father Walter, mother Kathy, sisters Margie, Bridie and Angela."Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife Anne, children Deirdre, Kevin, Anne-Marie, Caitriona, Francis, Lorraine & David, daughters-in-law Catherine & Cathy, sons-in-law Paul, Shaun & Tony, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, extended family and friends," the online death notice reads.MORE: Outlander prequel title and plot details revealed - and it sounds amazingMORE: Outlander star Sam Heughan admits he thinks Jamie will be killed off soonWhile Caitriona has yet to comment on her father's death, plenty of tributes flooded in for Jim and his family in the condolences section.

fans, rejoice! Starz confirmed on Thursday that their beloved historical romance is expanding its TV universe, with a prequel series officially in the works.The prequel series, titled, will detail the love story of Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, the parents of Jamie Fraser, played by Sam Heughan in the flagship series. showrunner and executive producer Matthew B.

's Maria Doyle Kennedy as Tannie, a native South African who moved to Scotland when she was a child but returned to her hometown 10 years prior following the death of her husband. According to the network's press release, «she is often thought of as an old lady before her time, mostly keeping to herself, and focusing on food, gardening and showing kindness to others.»Newcomer Kylie Fisher plays Jessie, a rookie journalist at the paper but a fiery sidekick for Tannie, and Tony Kgoroge () plays Chief Detective Khaya Meyer. In the trailer, Tannie accepts the job as an advice columnist as a last-ditch effort after nearly being fired from the local paper.

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitríona Balfe have been heating up the set of their hit show for years but off-screen the pair share a rather unique relationship too. MORE: Outlander actor Sam Heughan wows fans with muscly post-workout photo – see reactionThe TV couple who play happily married couple Jamie and Claire Fraser have had fans yearning for them to become lovebirds in real life, but the co-stars have refused to ruin their "incredible friendship" with romance. Here we look at their most memorable interactions and comments from the co-stars who can't praise each other enough...WATCH: Inside Outlander's Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe’s real-life friendshipWhile Sam remains single, Caitriona secretly married music executive, Tony McGill, in 2019, however, the Irish star's marriage hasn't dulled her friendship with her onscreen husband and they've only got the sweetest things to say about one another. MORE: 5 questions we desperately need answering in Outlander season sevenDespite their amazing chemistry, when Sam and Caitriona first met things were awkward.

The beloved series is currently in production in Scotland, and stars including Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin appeared in a fun featurette teasing the forthcoming episodes.«We're gonna have a mega-sized season for you to get back to,» Balfe shared, amid clips of different scenes being shot on location. «So get through this next Droughtlander.»«We are here working hard for you, on what is, I think, my favorite season yet,» Skelton teases in the clip.Meanwhile, John Bell excitedly revealed that the forthcoming season will have 16 episodes, and excitedly declares, «You cannot believe what we're going to throw at you this season!»We have our own day … and that is World Outlander Day!!! So we celebrate with a little treat for you all ….

shortened season 6 took its bow on Sunday night, as the Fraser clan faced yet another dangerous threat to their livelihood. This time, it comes in the form of Richard Brown and his committee, who storm Fraser's Ridge to demand justice for the murdered Malva, with his sights set on arresting Claire (Caitriona Balfe).  After a tense showdown, Claire and Jamie (Sam Heughan) ultimately agree to go with the committee to a nearby town in order for Claire to stand trial — thanks, in part, to an unlikely ally they find in Tom Christie (Mark Lewis Jones), who vows to help keep Claire safe, even though the person she stands accused of murdering was his own daughter.

Actor Sam Heughan rose to prominence in 2014 when he took on the role of the beloved Jamie Fraser in the time-travelling STARZ drama Outlander. Fans have since become enthralled with the Scottish soldier character, obsessing over his on-screen romance with costar Caitriona Balfe and loving the handsome leading man in all his glory.

“Outlander” has really been through it all, as one does when you’re a romantic period-piece time-traveling series. Throughout its run, show protagonists, Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire (Caitriona Balfe), have been through the wringer time and time again, facing the ravages of time travel, multiple wars, more than a few brutal assaults and imprisonments, and the basic shittiness of living in the 1700s.

returns for its sixth season on Sunday, March 6, and while it may be a welcome return for devoted followers of the Starz series — adapted from Diana Gabaldon's book series of the same name — there's plenty of drama and some dark times ahead for the Fraser clan. Season 6 will find Claire and Jamie Fraser (series stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan) on the brink of the American Revolution, but before they can sort their loyalties to crown and country, they must deal with the problems at the homefront.Looming this season are the aftermath of Claire's brutal kidnapping and assault by Lionel Brown and his men — as well as Marsali's eventual murder of Lionel himself — the arrival of Tom Christie and his family to Fraser's Ridge and the unknown threats posed by the revelation of other time travelers within the family's circle. And put it all together in a COVID-restricted season.«I'm so proud of our cast and crew,» executive producer Maril Davis told ET's Will Marfuggi during the show's season 6 virtual junket. «They did such an amazing job, but it's important to do it.

Caitriona Balfe) and Jamie (Sam Heughan) have a lot to contend with. Based off the sixth book in Diana Gabaldon's popular series,  the new season picks up where the fifth season leaves off after Claire has just escaped a violent encounter with Lionel Brown and returned to Fraser’s Ridge. The threat of the Revolutionary War looms over the ridge, and Claire and Jamie must choose what is best for their family.In the new trailer, Claire has an ominous message for what's to come: «It's starting.

One of the most popular shows on Starz is almost back after a nearly two-year hiatus. That’s right, the latest season of “Outlander” premieres in March, as the saga of Claire and James Fraser in Colonial America continues.

returns for season 6 on March 6, but Starz gave fans an early present on Christmas Day, releasing a new clip from the upcoming premiere episode.The new season, which is based off of the sixth book in Diana Gabaldon's popular series,  picks up where the fifth season left off after Claire (Caitriona Balfe) had just escaped a violent encounter with Lionel Brown and returned to Fraser’s Ridge.

released the first season 6 teaser trailer featuring new footage.For more on, watch below.To stay up to date on breaking TV news, sign up for ET's daily newsletter.

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Today out of New York Comic Con 2021 (NYCC), Starz released the new teaser trailer for “Outlander” season six. “Outlander” cast members including Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton, Lauren Lyle, César Domboy, and John Bell joined the panel virtually from Europe while Sam Heughan, Executive Producer Maril Davis and Outlander author Diana Gabaldon were in person to discuss the upcoming season.

Entertainment Weekly about the show.“‘Outlander’ does baddies and villains quite well,” Balfe said. “[The Christies] aren’t your typical villains, which is great and refreshing.”The former model then gushed over new additions to the cast, including actress Jessica Reynolds, who plays Malva Christie — the daughter of Jamie’s old enemy Tom Christie (Mark Lewis Jones). “Claire and Malva build a great relationship and bond.

Caitriona Balfe is now a mom! The Outlander star, 41, revealed on August 18 that she’s given birth to a baby boy after keeping her pregnancy a secret. Caitriona made the announcement on Instagram with a photo of her baby boy’s hand.

Sam Heughan had fans falling over themselves with a photo and announcement he made on Instagram. The Outlander actor looked like a male model in a beach selfie he shared on social media.MORE: Sam Heughan's fans express concerns over photo In the snapshot, Sam posed with glass in his hand as the sun set behind him. WATCH: Men in Kilts trailer He wore a leather jacket and a bandana around his neck and he explained all in the caption. "Looking forward to our @sassenachspirits 2021 release this

Sam Heughan and yet, he has become one of the most in-demand celebrities of his time. But the dizzy heights of stardom, haven't made Sam immune to family heartache, of which he has had his fair share. MORE: Outlander's Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe's sweet real-life friendship revealedThe Outlander actor rarely talks about his loved ones, but here's what we know about them.  WATCH: Sam Heughan's Men in Kilts trailer While Sam was born in Scotland, his parents had been part of a hippie community

Claire and Jamie.MORE: Outlander's Sam Heughan gives rare peek inside Scottish home But now, Sam Heughan and the rest of the Outlander squad is helping ease that wait.Sam uploaded a post on Instagram with stills from the show on the occasion of World Outlander Day. VIDEO: Outlander's behind-the-scenes best bitsThe post features two shots of Sam and Caitriona Balfe’s character, Claire Randall."Season 6 @outlander_starz is FINISHED!" he announced.MORE: Sam Heughan reveals he's after a 'real

Outlander’s Caitriona Balfe wished her onscreen husband, Sam Heughan, a very happy birthday on Friday with a sweet Instagram message you’ll want to see. The star - who has an amazing friendship with the Scottish actor - took to social media to send her best wishes to him on his 40th birthday. MORE: Who is Outlander's Sam Heughan dating: Everything he's said about love Caitriona posted a slow-motion clip of Sam goofing around on the set of their show, and pulling some sensational faces.  WATCH:

Sam Heughan is a happily married man onscreen but has he found love in real life? The Outlander star plays Caitriona Balfe's husband in the hit TV show and they share an amazing bond away from the set too.However, their relationship is purely platonic leaving Sam open to romance.

Outlander’s most celebrated couple, Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe sent fans into a frenzy with a sweet new photo which sparked an amazing reaction.The TV stars - who are friends in real life but play husband and wife in the hit show - were beaming in the snapshot posted on Caitriona’s Instagram and fans said the same thing. MORE: Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe's sweet real-life friendship - everything they've saidIn the photo, Sam and Caitriona were on set and in costume as they looked at the

Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe have been heating up the set of their hit show for years but off-screen the pair share a rather unique relationship too. The TV couple who play happily married couple Jamie and Claire Fraser have had fans yearning for them to become lovebirds in real life, but the co-stars have refused to ruin their "incredible friendship" with romance.MORE: Outlander's new character confirmed horrifying storyline for season 6While Sam remains single, Caitriona

Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are having a grand old time on Men in Kilts.The stars hit the road as they explore Scotland's hidden gems and learn the unique history behind the country's most historic sites on Starz's travel show, but the fearsome duo couldn't help but get a little exercise in while seeing the sights.

Nearly a year after Outlander season 5 concluded, Caitriona Balfe shared the news that fans have been desperately waiting to hear: “Back on the ridge…!!” Caitriona, 41, captioned her Mar. 29 Instagram post. In the picture, the actress best known for her role as Claire Randall on the hit STARZ series, posed alongside her dashing co-star, Sam Heughan. Both Caitriona and Sam, 40, flashed a smile, happy to be back to work on the show. However, real happiness was found in the comments section.