The internet can’t get enough of a reunion some folks thought would never happen. Ari Fletcher and DreamDoll linked up to celebrate their friend Arrogant Tae‘s birthday after apparently not speaking for a minute.

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Ari Fletcher & DreamDoll’s Link-Up Has Fans Cheering

Fans are saying they feel like they’re literally living in a dream after seeing Ari Fletcher and DreamDoll pose together while at Arrogant Tae’s birthday bash. One photo that’s been making the rounds online shows the ladies sitting pretty while posted up at what looks like a nightclub. Both of them flashed big smiles while Dream leaned in and Ari wrapped her arm around her. There’s no word on whether they had rekindled their friendship prior to Tae’s party, but fans aren’t even concerned; they are just happy to see the girlies squash their supposed drama and be back together again.

The Internet Is Livin’ For Dream & Ari’s Reunion

After The Shade Room shared the photo of Ari Fletcher and DreamDoll, fans rushed to the comment section with reactions. Some folks couldn’t stop talking about how pretty the ladies looked, while others said it’s great to see that they’ve squashed things.

Instagram user @tanyylanae wrote, “They so pretty 😍” 

instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “Glad they made up I know Tae was happy 😂😍😍” 

While Instagram user @s3kbabyy_ wrote, “Only 1 missing is Jayda 😭 but we know we won’t see that again.” 

Then Instagram user @iamdajahzhane wrote, “if you can forgive a man you an forgive your old friend simple 😂 * just saying in general * take that old friend back ladies.” 

Another Instagram user @justkaeeee wrote, “Friends can talk and work things out! I just hate that her and Tuson hasn’t done it yet smh.” 

Instagram user @iam__thewife wrote, “Tae said he getting all his girls together for his birthday I’m so happy for them ❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

Then another Instagram user @darkskin_aunt_viv_rn.adn wrote, “We forgive Men errrday… for doing the unthinkable, so I love this for them❤️” 

While another Instagram user @jniceofficial_ wrote, “Her and Taina coo now so there’s no reason for them not to be fr.” 

Lastly, Instagram user @__qveenquee wrote, “They’re both so cute😍😍” 

Here’s What Ari & Dream Previously Said About Where They Stand

Fans have speculated about the status between Ari Fletcher and DreamDoll for a minute now, but neither of them ever explained why they seemed to press pause on their friendship. Still, both ladies were open about where they stood at different times. During a past episode of Ari’s YouTube series, ‘Cooking With The Don,’ she told her former friend Tuson that she and Dream weren’t beefing. She said she still had love for her, but at that moment, she was “straight on her.”

“We not beefing, but I’m just straight on her. I’m just straight on her right now.” Ari continued, “She know what it is. I’m just straight on her right now, but I love Dream.”

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As for Dream, she also spoke on the situation during a 2022 interview with Hot 97. After catching Ari’s comments from her YouTube show, Dream said the “love is there.” But still she kept things short and sweet, explained that she had “tunnel vision” and was staying focused on her own personal projects.

@theshaderoom #DreamDoll speaks on what happened to her relationship with #AriFletcher!! (🎥: @HOT97) #fyp #foryoupage #TheShadeRoom #BlackTikTok #Viral ♬ original sound – The Shade Room

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard joked about Ken Urker pissing her off, then a TikTok user told her not to unalive him, and she reacted.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Jokes About Ken Urker Pissing Her Off — TikToker Tells Her Not To Unalive Him & She Reacts

Earlier this week, Blanchard took to TikTok to share a clip with her more than nine million followers. In the clip, Blanchard tells the camera, “You’ll never guess what he did!”

Furthermore, she used a high-pitched voice and covered her left hand.

“He pissed me off! Men!” she then said, dropping a plot twist and walking away from the camera.

Subsequently, in her comment section, TikTok user @Vannah&Luis wrote:

“And we’re NOT gonna kill him okay”

To which Blanchard responded with, “Exactly. Now if he cheats… jk,” while later adding, “Go ahead, i have a sense of humor. lol”

Social Media Reacts To Her Reaction Following The Unalive Joke With The TikTok User

Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s reply to the TikTok user telling her not to unalive Ken Urker had social media users dropping a plethora of reactions in TSR Teens’ comment section.

More On Recent Events With Gypsy Rose Blanchard & Ken Urker

As The Shade Room previously reported, Gypsy Rose and Ken Urker revealed their pregnancy in July 2024. By August of that year, the pair revealed that they were expecting a baby girl.

By November of that year, Blanchard and Urker revealed that they decided to name their baby girl Aurora Raina Urker, per The Shade Room. Then, in February 2025, Blanchard and Urker welcomed their baby.

In April 2025, Blanchard showed off a new look while sharing family photos. Since then, Blanchard has continued switching things up, sparking continued reactions.

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Cinephiles, rejoice! It’s officially Oscars weekend, with the 98th Academy Awards taking place at the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre this Sunday evening. Paul Thomas Anderson’s politically poignant One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler’s acclaimed vampire flick Sinners are favorites to take home the most prizes, especially considering the latter’s breaking of the record for most nominations. But both face tough competition for a host of top films from the past year, including the Joel Edgerton-led Train Dreams, the Danish-Norwegian drama Sentimental Value, the visually stunning Frankenstein, and the genre-blending slow-burner The Secret Agent.

The latter, written and directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho, is the second Brazilian movie in two years to be nominated for Best Picture, after I’m Still Here became the country’s first to do so in 2025. Earlier this year, Wagner Moura picked up the Golden Globe for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his leading turn in The Secret Agent, a performance for which he has also earned an Academy Award nod. The film has also earned nominations in the Best Casting and Best International Feature Film categories. The film also won four prizes at the Cannes Film Festival, including in the Best Director and Best Actor categories.

Ahead of this year’s ceremony, with the film bidding to take home at least one Golden Statue, The Secret Agent is quietly impressing on the streaming charts. At the time of writing, the movie is one of the most-streamed on Hulu in the U.S., a list topped by Predator: Badlands. A synopsis of The Secret Agent reads:

“Brazil, 1977. Marcelo, a technology expert in his early 40s, is on the run. Hoping to reunite with his son, he travels to Recife during Carnival but soon realizes that the city is not the safe haven he was expecting.”

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‘The Secret Agent’ Is a Critical Smash

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Ever since its Cannes premiere last May, The Secret Agent has received gushing praise from critics across the world. This is illustrated best on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, where the movie boasts a near-perfect 98% score from critics and an 83% score from audiences. The consensus on the site reads, “A thematically rich and visually arresting political thriller, The Secret Agent blends grindhouse stylization with biting social commentary to weave a vividly dangerous yet darkly human tale.”

The Secret Agent is streaming on Hulu. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Kathie Lee Gifford is one of the most iconic names in American television, thanks to her longtime stints on shows like “Live with Regis and Kathie Lee” and “Today.” Now, Gifford, who recently released a new book, the second in her biblical non-fiction series, is opening up about her final lunch with Regis Philbin and his passing.

Kathie Lee Gifford Kept In Touch With Regis Philbin After Leaving ‘Live’

Gifford announced on air in July 2000 that she was leaving “Live With Regis and Kathie Lee.” This came after she had hosted the hit ABC morning talk show alongside Philbin for 15 years. Notably, her announcement came as a surprise to her beloved co-host.

In March 2026, Gifford spoke to PEOPLE about the relationship she maintained with Philbin after leaving the show. According to her, “I saw him a lot. We became much closer friends even as the years went on, after I left. We lived very close to each other in Greenwich.”

The Former ‘Today’ Host Saw Regis Two Weeks Before His Death

Gifford continued her PEOPLE interview, saying she moved to Tennessee after leaving “Today” in 2019. Despite the move, she and Philbin made a point of having lunch every two weeks. She told the outlet, “I saw him two weeks before he died.”

Gifford continued, “We had a three-hour lunch, and I had everything he loved made for him that day. And we laughed, oh, we laughed our butts off.”

After that, she discussed his death, saying somehow she knew. According to the author, “I was back in [the South] and had writing sessions and recording sessions and was always busy, but then one morning I woke up, and the Lord told me very clearly — I don’t hear him, but I know his voice, if that makes any sense — and he said, ‘Get on a plane and go home.’”

She added, “I didn’t know why he said it, but I got on a plane, and no sooner had I landed than I turned my phone back on and there was a message from a dear friend who said, ‘I’m so sorry about your friend Regis.’ And I knew, because when I’d seen him two weeks before, when he got out of the car to come into my house, [the Lord] said, ‘This is the last time you’re gonna see him.’”

The Beloved Talk Show Host Passed Away In July 2020

According to Today, Philbin passed away on July 24, 2020, only one month before his 89th birthday. Months after his passing, Gifford appeared on “The Talk” and discussed her friend and his final days, revealing that the COVID-19 pandemic had taken a toll on the former host and his mental health.

She said, “He had been depressed in the weeks and months earlier, because of the COVID. You know, Regis couldn’t perform anywhere; nobody was out and about, and he couldn’t be Regis for people, you know? And it broke his heart.”

Gifford then said, “One of his dearest friends had just recently died of COVID. He was pretty much in a depression, I think. Regis just lived to make people happy. He certainly made me happy for the 35 years that we were great friends.”

She Recently Released A New Book

Gifford released her latest book, “Nero and Paul,” co-written with Dr. Bryan M. Litfin, on March 10, 2026. This came after she first announced the book in July 2025.

Previously, in 2024, she spoke to Woman’s World about her passion for writing Bible-based content. Gifford said, “My fascination with Herod goes back to my first rabbinical trip. We believe that Jesus’ story is the greatest ever told. Well, Herod is the greatest story never told, unless you are some sort of a scholar.”

The former host then discussed her co-writer, saying, “My son, Cody, found this fantastic co-author for me [Brian M. Litfin, PhD], and Cody suggested a series of different books called Ancient Evil, Living Hope. The next one, I think, will be Nero and Paul. There’s always been evil, but there’s always been God’s presence in the world as well.”

Kathie Lee Gifford Recently Criticised The LGBTQ+ Community

Gifford appeared on the “Tomi Lahren Is Fearless” podcast in March 2026. While on the show, the topic of Gifford reconciling being a traditional Christian with supporting gay rights came up. She responded, “That one is a four-letter word, and it’s called L-O-V-E, love.”

However, after saying she had many gay friends, Gifford offered one criticism, saying, “I don’t even know how many letters there are now. They’ve really got to stop with that. We know what you mean, you know?”

Still, she admitted that it was not her place to tell people how to live their lives.

It’s a familiar fabric, but somehow denim is looking super fresh and fashionable this season. Everywhere we look, spring denim dresses are appearing in modern, unexpected and stylish silhouettes, and we’re honestly struggling to keep our budget in check. Far from rigid or predictable, we’re seeing puff‑sleeve denim dresses, tailored minis, clean A‑line finds and easy pop-over pieces that have Us giving our jeans a well-deserved break.

To help you navigate this worthwhile trend, we’ve curated 15 slimming spring denim dresses to shop now from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Banana Republic and beyond. Trust Us, your warm‑weather wardrobe is about to get a chic upgrade with these figure-forgiving frocks below.

15 Slimming Denim Dresses for Fresh Spring Outfits

1. Our Favorite: From office hours to off‑duty days, this dark button‑up midi is the ultimate style foundation. Dress it your way with sandals, pumps, boots, bold accessories — honestly, anything goes.

2. Spring Ready: Even those who usually shy away from mini dresses will fall for this slimming A‑line denim find. From the halter neckline to its flattering fit, every detail works in your favor.

3. Clip and Go: Ditch the predictable and throw on this denim overalls dress instead. The surprisingly slimming piece is made for easy errands, but still delivers maximum cuteness.

4. Celeb Brand: This sleeveless Sofia Vergara denim dress is a size‑inclusive standout. With sizes from XS to 4X, the zip‑up dress delivers a flattering fit that looks stunning on every body.

5. Capsule Collection: Cross spring and summer essentials off your list with this smocked Madewell denim dress. It’s an effortless piece you can toss on and still look incredibly put together.

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6. Ultra Feminine: There’s nothing ordinary about this puff‑sleeve denim dress. From the belted waist to the jacquard floral print and tailored bodice, every detail makes it a slimming standout.

7. Gorgeous Print: This floral denim dress from Moon River is so romantic, we’re already saving it for our next date night. The A-line shape works wonders, giving you an hourglass appearance.

8. Denim Essential: Every rodeo season, this writer pulls out her trusty Wrangler denim dress. The snap‑button piece always nails that classic Western vibe without losing its everyday wearability.

9. Petite Friendly: This petite denim dress takes the pain out of tailoring, pairing a pleated waist with petite‑friendly proportions for a perfect made‑for‑you fit.

10. Go Anywhere: Old Navy shoppers love this soft denim pop-over dress for its endless versatility. With a size‑inclusive range and an easy, throw‑on silhouette, the slightly oversized dress works for any occasion.

11. Adorable Hem: Bubble hems are trending this spring. This sleeveless denim dress brings the style to life with a bouncy, beautiful shape that makes Us want to take it out on the town.

12. Go Bold: If darker washes are your thing, don’t miss out on this figure-slimming Petal & Pup denim dress. The contrast stitching and roomy pockets seal the deal.

13. Ultra Breezy: Forget tight fits and rigid fabrics. This sweet tweed-collar denim dress has a playful lightness that’s perfect for chic spring style.

14. Quiet Luxury: Rich mom style comes alive in this button‑down J.Crew denim mini. The flirty silhouette runs a bit small, so size up for the perfect slimming fit.

15. Trending Design: Asymmetrical cuts are the trend we didn’t see coming, but we’re fully behind them. This asymmetrical denim midi takes the look up a notch, and honestly, it looks like something Meghan Markle — an avid Banana Republic fan — would absolutely rock.

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There’s nothing worse than experiencing thigh chafing during the warm weather months. But this spring, we’re ditching discomfort and choosing athletic skirts with built‑in shorts to keep Us grooving all day long. Thankfully, retailers like Amazon, Macy’s and Nordstrom have plenty of anti-chafing skorts that are designed with moisture-wicking fabrics, stay-put shorts and other elevated details […]

A message shared by Blueface‘s boo, Nevaeh Akira, amid her pregnancy has some folks scratchin’ their heads.

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More On Blueface’s Boo, Nevaeh Akira’s Recent Pregnancy Message

Earlier this week, Nevaeh Akira took to Instagram to share a carousel of photos showing off her baby bump, her young son, and other family moments — which even included Blueface. Furthermore, Akira captioned the carousel, “forever gaining peace over chaos.”

Peep her full carousel by swiping below.

Some Folks Are Scratchin’ Their Heads

Social media users slid into TSR Teens’ comment section, seemingly scratchin’ their heads and disagreeing with Nevaeh Akira’s caption.

More On Blueface’s Boo, Nevaeh Akira, & Her Pregnancy

As The Shade Room previously reported, Blueface and Nevaeh Akira revealed their pregnancy after taking a test on a livestream back in February. Their child marks Akira’s second, and Blueface’s fourth. To note, Blueface shares two children with Jaidyn Alexis and, allegedly, a son with Chrisean Rock — though, as of recent, Blue has denied his paternity of the child.

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Subsequently, Jaidyn Alexis reacted to their announcement, sharing that she didn’t “feel no type of way,” per The Shade Room.

Since then, Akira and Blueface have noted their plans to have a “healthy pregnancy.” And more recently, they revealed their unborn baby’s gender and name as Akira shares her “gratitude” for her partnership with Blue.

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Jack Black is trending online after a video of the actor strolling through Hollywood draped in a Pride flag began circulating across social media. The clip quickly sparked a heated debate, with some critics calling the moment “cringe” while others rushed to defend the “School of Rock” star and his long history of supporting LGBTQ+ rights. As the footage continues to spread online, the moment has reignited discussion about Black’s activism, personal experiences, and past statements about the LGBTQ+ community.

Jack Black Video From Hollywood Goes Viral

The viral clip shows Jack Black walking along a busy Hollywood street while wearing a rainbow Pride flag draped across his shoulders. The video appears to have been filmed by someone nearby as a small group of people followed him with a camera setup while he walked down the sidewalk.

One social media user shared the clip online and criticized the actor for the moment. “Jack Black was spotted strolling through Hollywood draped with a LGBTQ flag,” they wrote. “Dude is cringe af.”

As the video spread, several commenters shared blunt criticism of the actor. “What a loser,” one user wrote as another commenter added, “Never ever liked him. Think his movies suck.” A third critic chimed in, “I have always disliked Jack Black.”

Some Users Step In To Defend The Actor

While the criticism was loud, not everyone agreed with the backlash surrounding the viral video. Some users defended Black and argued that celebrating diversity should not be mocked online.

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“Everyone has a right to their own views, but celebrating diversity shouldn’t be seen as ‘cringe,’” someone said. “A community where people feel free to be themselves is a stronger community.”

Supporters also pointed out that Black has been openly supportive of LGBTQ+ rights for many years.

Personal Tragedy Shaped Black’s Perspective

Black has previously spoken about how his family experiences shaped his views on LGBTQ+ issues. In a 2015 interview with Parade while promoting “Goosebumps,” the actor opened up about the impact of losing his brother Howard to AIDS in the late 1980s.

“I have two gay siblings: my big sister, Rachel, and my big brother, Howard,” he told the magazine. “He was a big influence on me. He took me to my first rock concert. I was 11; he was 23. He was so vibrant, creative, amazing. He shaped my taste in music.”

Black Opens Up About Brother’s Devastating Death During AIDS Crisis

Black described the slow deterioration his brother experienced during the AIDS crisis as deeply painful for the entire family. “[Death] didn’t happen quickly. We all saw the deterioration. He was only 31. So very young. We were robbed of something precious,” he continued. “It was devastating. It was hard for all of us, but it was hardest for my mom when we lost Howard. She’s never really recovered.”

The loss also influenced how Black approaches parenting his own children. “Sometimes I think maybe I’m a little bit of a helicopter dad hovering above my kids and making sure that they never are in harm’s way,” he said. “But losing a family member is the worst thing I could imagine.”

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Jack Black Has Long Supported LGBTQ+ Rights

Black has also been outspoken about LGBTQ+ equality in the past. In 2016, during an appearance on “HuffPost Live,” the actor spoke about progress surrounding same-sex marriage while promoting his film “The D Train.”

The movie explored themes related to bisexuality, and Black praised the broader movement for civil rights. “It’s a good time for civil rights. … Get out of the way, oldies!” he said as he performed an impromptu dance during the interview.

Jack Black Previously Spoke Out Against Same-Sex Marriage Opposition

Black has also used his platform in the past to criticize political leaders who opposed marriage equality. During a past discussion about the global movement toward LGBTQ+ rights, the actor weighed in on former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s continued resistance to same-sex marriage at the time.

Black did not hold back when sharing his perspective on the issue. “I personally think the guy’s living in the stone ages,” Black said, per The Independent. “He’s not seeing the writing on the wall. The movement of the world is headed towards equality for all people, all sexual preferences. Come on, we are all the same in the end.”

He later added, “Yeah, he sounds like a bit of a nutter.”

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