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‘DTF St. Louis’ Makes Unexpected Progress in Its Twisty Love Triangle Murder Mystery
[Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Episode 3 of DTF St. Louis.]
Summary
The HBO limited series DTF St. Louis follows what happens when local weatherman Clark Forrest (Jason Bateman) starts an affair with Carol Smernitch (Linda Cardellini) and her husband Floyd (David Harbour), Clark’s on-air ASL interpreter and friend, ends up dead. Partnered to get to the bottom of what appears to be a murder with curious circumstances, Donoghue Homer (Richard Jenkins) and Jodie Plumb (Joy Sunday) start to pick up on the lies and holes in the stories of both Clark and Carol and wonder if one of them is responsible for the crime. As suspicions start to pile up, Homer and Jodie uncover the secrets of a Playgirl layout, a fickle Jamba Juice order, a DTF St. Louis dating site for discreet affairs, and a P.O. box that could give them the answers they’re looking for.
During this interview with Collider, co-stars Jenkins and Sunday discussed their reaction to the shows explanation for the purpose of P.O. boxes, the evolution in the Homer and Jodie partnership, navigating their dynamic as they work on the case together, a funny improvised moment from Sunday, why Homer ended up with his notepad, and shooting the first conversation Jodie had with Carol. Sunday also said she’s excited to see where things go next for her Wednesday character, Bianca Barclay, as she films Season 3.
Collider: There are so many weird and unusual things going on in the show, and now I’m always going to wonder if God really did invent P.O. boxes so that all the dildos have somewhere to go, because that does seem like the most logical explanation. When you guys read these scripts, what were your reactions to some of those moments?
RICHARD JENKINS: My reaction to it was, “I never thought of P.O. boxes like that,” and we say that. That’s why (creator) Steve [Conrad] is smarter than me. The writing is so great in this. It’s so human and different and alive. It’s crazy.
The Partnership Between Homer and Jodie Will Evolve and Change in ‘DTF St. Louis’
“We both grow in this piece.”
I love your characters together because they couldn’t be more different, which immediately makes their dynamic interesting. What did you guys think your characters think of each other, especially when they first meet, and how does that change by the end of the season, or does it change?
JENKINS: Yeah, it does change. You will see that it changes a lot. The three leads, you really see them. For us, many times the police are used as vehicles to get you from one scene to the other to explain what’s going on. But we both grow in this piece. We both are affected by the case we’re dealing with, and we grow as people. That’s so rare in pieces like this.
In the heart of suburbia, three lives intertwine through a dating app, but one death throws the town into chaos.
Joy, what was it like for you, as you started figuring out your character? It sometimes feels like she has things bubbling inside her that she’d like to say, but she’s also professional, so that’s probably why she doesn’t say certain things. How did you see that with her?
JOY SUNDAY: I think Jodie finds a lot of worth in observing and using the best course of action to move forward and to make progress. She knows that sometimes means scaling back her ego. And then, especially being a detective, when you’re moving forward and asking questions, people assume that you’re making judgments of them. I think Jodie really likes to approach things with curiosity and therefore allows for people to reveal themselves naturally, which I think helps her a lot, especially in this case where people are really layered and hold back pieces of themselves.
JENKINS: He does tend to mansplain a lot, doesn’t he?
SUNDAY: Yeah. Especially at the outset, this kind of dynamic isn’t new to her, so she’s not going to allow that to prevent her from making progress.
Joy Sunday Says That Jodie Is Focused on Seeking the Truth in ‘DTF St. Louis’
“That moment is great.”
In episode two, the moment when Homer asks Jodie to go interview Carol while he’s interviewing Clark was an interesting one. What was that like to figure out? What did you think of that moment between them? It feels like she really wanted to argue with him about that, but also then goes and does it and gets information that he might not have. He might not have realized that Carol was lying.
SUNDAY: That moment is really special. That is probably one of my favorite scenes that we shot. But also, for Jodie, that moment is great because she goes, and she sits back down, and she has a moment to reassess something, and that is what helps her to move along. In the ways that Homer can block her way or not give her what she wants, she still finds a way to redirect and to continue seeking truth. That’s a huge part of why we were able to unveil the mystery.
JENKINS: There was one take they didn’t use where I finally said, “So, you go do that,” and she didn’t move. She stood there. And I didn’t move. I waited. And she didn’t move. I waited, and I didn’t move. This went on for about a minute or so, and finally they yelled, “Cut!” Steve said, “Somebody has got to go do something.”
SUNDAY: And then I broke out laughing.
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The series also stars David Harbour and Linda Cardellini.
When Jodie goes to interview Carol, there is a point in the conversation when Carol asks her to speak up. That was almost jarring in that moment because I felt like you were speaking very clear and concise. What do you think that was about? How did you feel about that exchange? Was she doing that intentionally?
SUNDAY: That’s a moment where Jodie really shines. When it first happens, she recognizes that this person is being a little bit strange and just takes it as it is because she’s seeking truth. Of course, she has her suspicions, but she doesn’t allow that to color how she’s going about this. As it moves along, she can’t always be an angel and her frustration peeks out. But because she knows that it’s better to just be objective and try to move along, she has to entertain it and take it as a mental note that she’s going to file for later.
Richard Jenkins Thought Homer Needed To Have a Notepad in ‘DTF St. Louis’
“I didn’t know what I was going to do with it.”
Richard, I love that your character keeps a notebook that he writes initials in for things that he doesn’t want to fully write out, including jotting down A.P. for ass play. I thought that was hilarious. Was that something in the script? Was that something you came up with? Was that something that kept coming up? Did you keep trying to find places to stick that in?
JENKINS: No, it wasn’t in the script, but that’s Steve. I said, “Maybe for this interview, I’d like a notepad.” I didn’t know what I was going to do with it. I held the thing and I asked the question, and he said, “Ass play.” And I said, “What’s that?” And then, I just wrote down A.P. Steve started laughing about it and said, “Did you write anything?” And I said, “Yeah, A.P.” And so, he went over and he filmed it. And then, I had one more when I wrote two other initials down for some other sexual connotation. And so, that became a thing that we did. It just happened one day.
The show has seemingly forgotten one of its most interesting characters.
Joy, as much as I love this character, I also love your character in Wednesday and I’m happy to know we’ll be seeing more of her. What are you most looking forward to with Season 3 of that show? Are you shooting yet?
SUNDAY: Yeah, production just started in Ireland, and it’s a blast so far. I’m really excited to see, this [season], where it all goes. We have so many great, legendary additions to the cast, so it’s very exciting.
It’s a fun character that I feel like we still have so much to learn about.
SUNDAY: For sure.
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2026 – 2026-00-00
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HBO
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Steve Conrad
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Steven Conrad
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Steven Conrad
DTF St. Louis airs on HBO and is available to stream on HBO Max.
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The Saviors, by director Kevin Hamedani and written by Hamedani and Travis Betz, is a satire that feels like it’s been sitting on the shelf for a few decades. Playing off post-9/11 fears, The Saviors tries to teach a lesson that any sane person already understands, in that judging people by the way they look isn’t right. Islamophobia is still rampant in our world, without a doubt, but The Saviors doesn’t have the nuance or the depth to explore its well-intentioned concept in any way other than in the most obvious, direct ways. The Saviors is a film that wants to be a broad comedy at times, while exploring intricate, difficult topics the next, and in this film, the two don’t meld together nearly as well as they need to do this idea justice.
Adam Scott and Danielle Deadwyler Are Nervous About Their New Renters in ‘The Saviors’
Sean (Adam Scott) and Kimberley Harrison (Danielle Deadwyler) are a married couple who rent their guest house for a few days to brother and sister Jahn (Nazanin Boniadi) and Amir (Theo Rossi). Sean and Kimberley are getting ready to sell their house and divorce, but they need the extra money to make repairs on their home. After a pleasant meeting and a lovely dinner together, Sean starts to suspect something is off about their new renters. Despite Amir stating Jahn is deaf, Sean believes she hears more than she lets on, and Sean seems to think of Amir’s slightly intense demeanor as something suspicious. Early on, when Kimberley tries to calm down his worries, Sean states that he’s “uneasy” around the brown people that have moved in, and it’s as though The Saviors wants us to agree that something strange is going on.
It doesn’t take long before Kimberley is all aboard the suspicion train, as the pair stay up to try and catch anything unusual coming from their guest house. Little things completely alter their perception of Jahn and Amir — they look through the guest house and notice mechanical devices, while Kimberley notices that her journal has gone missing. Not helping matters are Sean’s parents (Ron Perlman and Colleen Camp), who are supporters of a neo-Nazi publication that they’ve also signed Sean and Kimberley up for, and Sean’s sister, Cleo (Kate Berlant), who is constantly joking about these Middle Eastern people and saying that it’s the conservatives’ time in America.
But Sean and Kimberley start to get very concerned upon the realization that the President is coming to visit the area soon. While there have been reports of higher security in the area and demonstrations due to the President’s arrival, Sean and Kimberley have convinced themselves that Jahn and Amir are going to set off a bomb that will take out the President. Amongst all of this, Sean also keeps having strange dreams where he and Kimberley are back together, but also of a bomb going off near their house, which only exacerbates his racist fears.
‘The Saviors’ Doesn’t Have the Nuance or Depth To Make This Satire Work
Hamedani and Betz’s screenplay is awkward at best. As we see this story from Sean and Kimberley’s perspective, it wants us to see this story from their perspective — which is inherently critical based on race — and seems to want us to agree that something strange is going on. We know that there’s probably going to be something deeper than what this married couple is seeing, but it also apparently wants us to go, “See, they have a point for being suspicious! You can’t blame them for this!,” while also criticizing them at the same time. It’s a fine needle to thread, and it doesn’t even come close to pulling it off.
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This show should’ve had at least 10 seasons.
The Saviors also wants us to laugh at this scenario and these characters, but it’s often hard to find anything funny in this situation. The fact that Sean and Cleo were raised by racist parents is seen as a joke that has seemingly trickled down. The paranoia towards Amir and Jahn is also played for laughs, as Sean and Kimberley stay up all night keeping an eye on their neighbors. At one point, Sean and Kimberley rekindle their romance, and as they hook up, they switch positions solely so they can continue their spying and not miss anything. The Saviors wants its humor to hit with an uncomfortable undertone, which is very clear, but considering the world we live in today, it’s hard to see the comedy in the situations that the film presents here.
Hamedani and Betz have good intentions in this story, trying to present an idea that the world will fall apart if we don’t trust our very neighbors, and are attempting a plea for unity with this film. The problem is that this doesn’t have nearly the depth or focus to sell that theme effectively. We don’t really know anything about Sean or Kimberley, other than that Sean is unemployed and has a very questionable family. The film even throws in an over-the-top private investigator, Jim Clemente (Greg Kinnear), to help spy on Amir and Jahn, and it just feels like yet another unneeded layer of humor that falls flat. The Saviors wants us to walk away feeling like we should love and trust our neighbors, when really, it’s presenting the idea that maybe it’s better to stay the hell away from them.
‘The Saviors’ Cast Is Good, Even If the Movie Is Not
Scott and Deadwyler are both decent in The Saviors, despite the script not doing them any favors. Scott could absolutely play the depth of a character torn between his liberal beliefs and his conservative upbringing, but The Saviors doesn’t ask him to go that far. Instead, The Saviors asks him to be a suspicious and borderline racist character, and he manages to do this while also still being likable, despite his flaws. It’s also just great to see Deadwyler in a role that allows her to be a bit more humorous, especially after great but often depressing performances in films like Till and The Piano Lesson. Comedy looks good on Deadwyler, and hopefully, she’ll get more work in the genre in the future. Rossi and Boniadi are also very strong here, and by the end, you’ll wish that the film focused on them and their story instead of Sean and Kimberley.
Right when The Saviors is getting somewhere legitimately interesting, the film grinds to a halt. It’s an ending that could’ve completely shifted the tone and quality of the movie had it happened halfway through the film. But instead, The Saviors shows its promise in the closing moments and makes one wonder what that much better, more intriguing story could’ve been. Hamedani and Betz have created a concept with some fascinating places for it to go, and instead, have handled this story sloppily and with questionable focus. Yes, The Saviors feels like a satire from another era altogether, but had Hamedani and Betz handled this story better, it could’ve felt incredibly essential to our current times.
The Saviors premiered at the 2026 SXSW Festival.
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March 13, 2026
- Director
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Kevin Hamedani
- Writers
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Travis Betz, Kevin Hamedani
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Adam Scott, Bradley Gallo, Matt Smith, Nicholas Weinstock, Naomi Scott, Michael Helfant, Dan Gedman
Cast
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Danielle Deadwyler
Kimberley Harrison
Pros & Cons
- The cast of The Saviors is solid, even if the characters aren’t there.
- The Saviors has good intentions and a solid concept that ends in an intriguing place.
- The Saviors doesn’t have the depth a satire like this absolutely needs.
- The film ends right when it’s starting to get truly interesting.
One of the best films of 2024, Flow is an Oscar-winning animated movie from Latvia with no dialogue, nameless animal characters and barely any plot. A black cat barely survives a stampede of wild dogs when a giant flood engulfs his home … and eventually, most of the land. Desperate to survive, the cat finds a floating sailboat with a capybara as its sole occupant. Eventually, a dog, a secretary bird, and a lemur join them, and together, they navigate the dangers of rising tides, an epic storm and other wild animals as they try to find dry land free of danger.
On paper, Flow seems intimidatingly basic, but the movie’s pleasures are in simply experiencing its gorgeous visuals and spellbinding score. The director, Gints Zilbalodis, wrote the screenplay and composed the music, and his passion shines through in every frame and musical chord. Most modern animated movies, with their celebrity voiceovers and assembly-line pop tunes, play it safe to appeal to everyone, but Flow takes risks by marching to its own beat. It pays off, and it’s an instant classic.
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Sandra Bullock has mastered the art of looking polished without trying too hard. Her latest denim moment? Cuffed jeans — a simple styling detail that instantly makes any outfit look relaxed yet intentional. If you want to recreate the casual yet put-together vibe without the celebrity price tag, the Kunmi High-Waisted Jeans delivers on all fronts.
Bullock was spotted wearing the cuffed jeans style off-duty, pairing them with a black turtleneck sweater and an oversized tote bag for an effortless everyday look. The appeal of the Kunmi High-Waisted Jeans is how effortless the silhouette feels while still looking put-together — exactly the balance that makes cuffed jeans so wearable right now. The high waist creates a flattering shape through the midsection, while the relaxed straight-leg fit gives that easy, off-duty vibe Bullock is known for. Because the denim has a bit of stretch, the jeans feel comfortable enough for everyday wear but still hold their structure, which helps the cuffed hem look intentional rather than overly casual.
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Styling-wise, the cuffed jeans work with almost everything: a fitted tee and sneakers for daytime errands, a tailored blazer for a polished-casual look or even a simple tank and sandals once spring temperatures rise. The slightly baggy cut also makes the cuffed detail stand out, drawing attention to your shoes and adding that relaxed-yet-finished feel stylists love for transitional dressing.
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One Amazon reviewer said the cuffs give a “nice polished touch” and that the jeans “hug[s] curves in the right places.” Plus, there’s “just enough stretch to make them super comfortable but not so much to make them loose or get baggy while wearing them.”
If Bullock’s effortless denim style is any indication, cuffed jeans are about to be everywhere this spring. The good news is you don’t need a celebrity closet to get the look. Shop the Kunmi High-Waisted Jeans now to bring a little celebrity-inspired ease to your spring wardrobe!
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Gone are the days of boring jeans. Between loose and fitted silhouettes, light and dark washes and statement details, denim is totally back, and Amanda Seyfried’s latest side-stripe jeans kick it up a notch. Everyone’s coveting her chic cigarette jeans, and we found the look for under $50 on Amazon. Even better, the style is […]
The wait for Beth and Rip’s next chapter is finally over. After months of buildup, Yellowstone fans now know exactly when the franchise’s long-awaited sequel series will arrive. Dutton Ranch will premiere globally on Paramount+ on Friday, May 15, launching with its first two episodes and officially kicking off a brand-new story for two of the original show’s most popular characters.
The new series brings Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser back as Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler, picking up after the events of Yellowstone and moving them into a new fight in South Texas. According to Paramount+, Beth and Rip are trying to build a future together “far from the ghosts of Yellowstone,” but they quickly run into brutal new problems and a rival ranch willing to do whatever it takes to protect its own power. The first season will run for nine episodes, with the show also airing on Paramount Network beginning May 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT before continuing weekly. The official synopsis follows:
As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together – far from the ghosts of Yellowstone – they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.
Who Stars In ‘Dutton Ranch’?
Alongside Reilly and Hauser, the cast includes Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, J.R. Villarreal, Marc Menchaca, Natalie Alyn Lind, Ed Harris, and Annette Bening. The series is created by Chad Feehan, based on characters created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson. Feehan also serves as showrunner, while Christina Alexandra Voros directs multiple episodes, including the premiere and finale. Voros also just finished directing all six episodes of Sheridan’s The Madison.
Dutton Ranch begins May 15 on Paramount+ with a two episode premiere.
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2018 – 2024
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Paramount Network
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Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan, Christina Alexandra Voros, Guy Ferland, John Dahl
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John Coveny, Ian McCulloch
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Jude Law's ex speaks out after claiming Chappell Roan's security guard 'berated' their 11-year-old daughter
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Roan has denied that the security guard was part of her personal detail and agreed that he acted inappropriately.
Former NFL player and Bachelor reunion host Emmanuel Acho is weighing in on Taylor Frankie Paul’s controversial casting as the new Bachelorette.
ABC announced last week that it had canceled the new season, which was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22, after TMZ published video footage of Taylor, 31, appearing to throw a chair at ex Dakota Mortensen in the presence of her daughter, Indy, during a 2023 domestic dispute.
On Saturday, March 21, Acho, 35, shared a TikTok video showing off a binder of documents he was given to prepare for the Bachelor season 25 After the Final Rose reunion special, on which he replaced longtime host Chris Harrison, who exited Bachelor Nation that season.
Acho noted how much preparation went into the single episode, suggesting that producers should have been aware of Taylor’s past legal issues.
“This is my point. I hosted one episode, a 44-minute episode, and is how thorough of a job they did in prepping me and looking me up just for one episode,” the former NFL linebacker said, flicking through the binder.
He continued, “You’re talking about schedule, act breakdown, rundown, a whole freaking script just for one episode.”
“So if you’re doing all of this research, all of this preparation, for me to host one episode, imagine the amount of research, imagine the amount of preparation, you have to do to invest the entire season into this woman of Taylor Frankie Paul,” he argued.
Acho reiterated, “All of this, just for me to host a 44-minute episode. You’re not turning over the keys to the franchise to a woman you have not thoroughly, thoroughly, thoroughly vetted. That’s the only point I’m trying to make.”
Taylor Frankie Paul on ‘The Bachelorette.’ Disney/Bahareh Ritter
Taylor’s legal issues following the 2023 incident were public knowledge at the time of her casting as the new Bachelorette. Her February 2023 arrest was documented on the first season of Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. At the time, she pleaded guilty to felony aggravated assault in exchange for dismissing other charges against her.
However, footage of the incident involving Dakota, 33, was published by TMZ on Thursday, March 19, after news broke earlier in the week of another alleged domestic dispute between the exes in February. The Draper Police Department in Utah confirmed to Us Weekly last week that there’s an open “domestic assault investigation” involving Taylor and Dakota and that “allegations have been made in both directions.”
ABC decided to shelve the new season of The Bachelorette later on Thursday.
“Taylor is very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes her family’s safety and security,” a spokesperson for the influencer said in a statement at the time. “After years of silently suffering extensive mental and physical abuse as well as threats of retaliation, Taylor is finally gaining the strength to face her accuser and taking steps to ensure that she and her children are protected from any further harm.”
Taylor Frankie Paul had been honest about her on–off relationship with Dakota Mortensen while filming The Bachelorette. “There were several conversations had [about Taylor’s status with Dakota], and the writing was on the wall,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly, referring to Taylor and her Bachelorette contestants. “Many feel like their time was wasted.” Taylor, […]
Taylor’s rep added, “There are too many women who are suffering in silence as they survive aggressive, jealous ex-partners who refuse to let them move on with their lives. Taylor has remained silent out of fear of further abuse, retaliation, and public shaming. She is currently exploring all of her options, seeking support and preparing to own and share her story.”
In his own statement to Us, Dakota said, “As anyone who has seen the video will understand, this is a deeply upsetting situation. I am, unfortunately, used to these baseless claims about me and our relationship, which I categorically deny. I am focusing on our son and his safety, and hope that Taylor will do the same.”
Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” is set to return for its 17th season on April 5. Among the cast is fan-favorite Cynthia Bailey, who is back as an official friend of the show. Now, ahead of the show’s premiere, the longtime “RHOA” star is giving an update on Kandi Burruss following her divorce and teasing season 17.
Cynthia Bailey Dishes About The Newbies on ‘RHOA’ Season 17
“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Bailey recently attended the Truth Awards, held on March 21 in Beverly Hills. While on the carpet for the event, she discussed “RHOA” season 17. First, she was asked for her opinion on the new cast members added to the show, singer K. Michelle and restaurateur Pinky Cole.
According to her, “The newbies are great.” She continued, “You know, K and Pinky are two very different women, so they bring two very different things, and I really enjoyed filming with them.”
From there, she discussed her status on the show, saying, “I come back as an official friend of the show, and I am excited for season 17. I think everybody brought different things, and I think Pinky and K were definitely the right breath of fresh air we needed to just kind of mix it up a little bit.”
When asked specifically what fans can expect from here, Bailey responded, “Well, you know I choose peace, but old fifty Cynt had to pop out a time or two,” alluding to her alter ego featured on earlier seasons of “RHOA” as well as upcoming drama between her and someone on the current cast.
The ‘RHOA’ Legend Also Discussed Kandi Burruss & Her Divorce
Later in the short interview, Bailey was asked about Burruss, who recently finalized her divorce from Todd Tucker after filing in November 2025. Regarding her thoughts on the matter and how her former “RHOA” co-star was coping, she said, “You know what, honestly, I’ve been through two divorces.”
Bailey continued, “Divorce is not easy. Especially when you have young kids involved, so I’m just happy that they had a hell of a run and that they’re on the other side of it. That’s where they need to be.”
When asked if she had spoken to Burruss, she said she saw her in Broadway’s “& Juliet” and that they had dinner. Bailey continued, “She’s in great spirits. She’s doing the best you can do. Again, divorce is not easy.”
Fans Love Cynthia Bailey As A Friend Of The Show
Bailey has a long history with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” She joined the show as a full-time housewife for its third season. She then left the show after its 13th season in 2021 before returning as an official friend of the show for its 16th.
Because she’s such a fan-favorite, many are reacting to her updates about “RHOA” season 17. One person wrote on Instagram, “She is so pretty.” Another fan said, “I wasn’t a big fan of Cynthia as a full HW, but I do absolutely love her as a ‘friend of.’”
Someone else wrote, “Good. I love Cynthia. She was a great support last season.” Lastly, another “RHOA” fan referenced her alter ego, saying, “We love 50 Cynt, child.”
Cynthia Previously Teased Being Activated In ‘RHOA’ Season 17
Bailey interviewed with Ricky Cornish in November 2025, briefly discussing some of the drama fans can expect when “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” returns for season 17 and how she was more in the mix than she was last year.
She explained, “I think last season was my free ride. They’re like, ‘Oh, she’s just a friend. Don’t mind her.’ But this season, I’m kind of being pulled in. I didn’t really want to pick a side last season.” After that, she stated that she had to “lean toward one side” this time around.
Bailey continued, “That’s kind of tricky. I’ve been catching a few strays already. I realized that my butt is not off limits.” Later, she joked that she may need to be a full-time housewife again after having delivered so much for the upcoming season.
Bravo Released The Trailer In February
As mentioned, “RHOA” returns to Bravo on April 5 at 8/7c. Ahead of the season, the network unveiled the highly anticipated trailer, teasing what’s to come from the cast. In addition to Bailey, Michelle, and Cole, Porsha Williams, Drew Sidora, Phaedra Parks, Angela Oakley, Shamea Morton, and Kelli Ferrell will star.
According to Bravo, Andy Cohen teased the season on “Radio Andy.” He said, “It’s a real group, but when I tell you, I was cackling at the premiere. Now, I had seen it and we had a little, you know, I watch the cuts and we give notes and there was work to be done, but I was like, ‘Wow, this is super promising.’But boy, I’m five episodes into ‘Atlanta,‘ cuts, and it’s a delight.”
Concept albums are not a new phenomenon in the music industry. It has been around for decades, popularized by legendary musical acts like Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and Frank Sinatra. In the contemporary era, there are few artists — within and beyond the rock genre — who have dared to be brave enough to explore such ambitious terrain. Yes, while it remains one of the most interesting parts of music, it also proved to be one of the most ambitious; it demands cohesive and strong storytelling.
Of course, how a concept album is received will always depend on listeners. There were releases deemed to be overly ambitious, some had divisive opinions, while others received critical re-evaluation years later. And then some were greatly received upon their release, and are still celebrated to this day. We’ve already covered the 10 best classic rock concept albums of all time. Still, the three albums cited below deserve to be recognized as great concept albums for their successful execution, storytelling, and enduring power.
‘American Idiot’ (2004)
Artist: Green Day
Considered Green Day‘s most daring album yet, American Idiot will forever be remembered as the band’s greatest masterpiece. A politically-charged protest record, the band’s seventh studio album is inspired by America’s political climate at the time, particularly events like the Iraq War, 9/11, and George W. Bush‘s presidency. The album also marked a significant shift in Green Day’s sound, moving away from their early pop-punk style and embracing a more mature, ambitious approach.
American Idiot not only solidified Green Day’s place as one of the most influential rock acts of the 21st century but also redefined the punk rock genre for a new generation. It was a massive success, sold millions of copies worldwide, and won the Best Rock Album at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards. Additionally, American Idiot also topped the Billboard 200 in its first week and spawned a total of four Billboard Hot 100 singles. Its impact traversed beyond the music realm, as it even inspired a Broadway rock musical of the same name and further cemented its legacy in pop culture and in the world of theater.
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‘The Black Parade’ (2006)
Artist: My Chemical Romance
By the time My Chemical Romance released their third studio album, they had already established themselves as 2000s rock’s major players with their earlier releases, like “Helena,” “I’m Not Okay (I Promise),” and “Thank You for the Venom.” But it wasn’t until 2006 that their magnum opus arrived in the form of The Black Parade. As one of the pioneers of the emo genre, My Chemical Romance released an album that’s not only unapologetically emo but one that hugely defined 2000s rock. And, judging solely by the album name, the album contains some of the darkest songs the band has ever written.
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The Black Parade went on to become their biggest album yet and was considered by many critics to be their best album, specifically praised for its concept. Following the character named “The Patient,” the entire album explores themes of death, memory, and, ultimately, acceptance, as The Patient slowly deteriorates due to cancer. It is, of course, praised by its fan-favorite tracks “I Don’t Love You,” “Cancer,” “Mama,” “Teenagers,” and “Famous Last Words.” But it was the theatricality and storytelling of The Black Parade that elevated it to critical acclaim.
‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967)
Artist: The Beatles
The Beatles had nothing to prove when Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band arrived in 1967. They are already deemed one of the biggest (if not the biggest) bands in music history, and cemented their reputation as a legendary musical act with their first seven albums. But the Fab Four proved they could reinvent themselves with the release of their eighth studio album, this time without the pressure of fame caused by Beatlemania. A concept album conceived as a theatrical performance, the record centers on a fictional band, designed to give them artistic liberation by adopting alter egos.
Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was widely praised for its cohesive songwriting, innovative production, and unified artistic vision. It became a major cultural phenomenon and played a key role in elevating pop music’s artistic ambitions. It helped popularize the idea of the album as a curated, immersive listening experience rather than just a collection of singles.
LisaRaye McCoy has sparked mixed reactions following her recent wardrobe refresh.
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LisaRaye McCoy Shows Off Her Recent Wardrobe Refresh
Last week, a joint post was shared via wardrobe stylist Nikko and McCoy’s Instagram accounts. Furthermore, the initial joint post showed McCoy talking about her style and what she loves most about it. In the caption, Nikko noted that he would be “styling looks using only pieces from her wardrobe to show her just how many directions her all-white style can go—with the right strategy behind it.”
In the second joint post, Nikko explained that he went into McCoy’s closet and restyled some pieces.
“Using only pieces she already owns, I styled 11 completely new looks—combinations she had never worn before. Because when you understand how to rework what you already have, your closet stops feeling limited and starts feeling limitless. This is what intentional styling looks like,” he captioned the footage.
Check it out below.
Social Media Shares Mixed Reactions
Social media users slid into TSR’s comment section with reactions to LisaRaye McCoy’s wardrobe refresh.
Instagram user @_suckafreesi wrote, “She belongs on a yacht with Steve and Marjorie Harvey wearing these fits 😮💨”
While Instagram user @thegirliestgirlleigh added, “Having that much white in your closet is maturity for me👏🏾 I’d drop juice or ketchup on 50 percent of that like a toddler😢”
Instagram user @coined_by_katt wrote, “I don’t like any of them for some reason”
While Instagram user @_blasiiannbaby_ added, “Yall saying yall don’t like it because yall use to all these people on social media showing skin, tight clothes, wanna follow the trend .. this women is older elegant and very classy. Stop trying to paint the same style on everyone”
Instagram user @destineemaree wrote, “She’s just gonna always and forever be BEAUTIFUL 😍”
While Instagram user @brwnbbygurl83 added, “Now not EVERY ONE, but a few of them for SURE! 🔥”
Instagram user @beauteeful_nesh wrote, “I normally always love all the looks he put together I like 4/11″
While Instagram user @officiallycatory added, “Yea these looks are sexy and mature!🔥 she doesn’t look old she look very fly and fashionable and grown 😍 it’s giving rich aunty !!!!”
Instagram user @neenaboo814 wrote, “‘A fashion show with no fashions, how dreadful.’”
While Instagram user @jada_theestallion added, “I don’t like none of em 😩. She’s gorgeous though 😍”
Instagram user @ms_fantastic_faces wrote, “There is a thin between ‘ fashion and tacky ‘ and im trying to figure out whay line we on here”
While Instagram user @tastefully_tamed added, “The ones who said she look a mess….i clicked on yall profile and all i can say is THE AUDACITY.”
Instagram user @sasha_gwyn12 wrote, “Idc what yall say, she turning heads with most these pieces 😍❤️🔥🫰🏾 I think some of them are age appropriate type of classy 🫶🏽”
Before LisaRaye McCoy Showed Off Her Recent Wardrobe Refresh, She Made Headlines Doing A Dance Challenge
Months before LisaRaye McCoy showed off her wardrobe refresh, she turned heads by participating in the “backup dancer challenge.” As The Shade Room previously reported, the challenge went viral late last year, and McCoy participated alongside fellow actor Valarie Pettiford. Ultimately, the footage left one social media user in TSR’s comment section, writing, “God took his time with Lisa Raye! Forever fine! 
”
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In 2016, Jeff Nichols quietly united Michael Shannon, Adam Driver, and Joel Edgerton at the exact moment all three were sharpening the acting skills that would later define their careers. It wasn’t in a blockbuster, but in Midnight Special.A science fiction chase movie with the DNA of Steven Spielberg existing throughout, the film was not a box office success, telling its story with a whisper among the noisy blockbusters of that year. However, ten years on, the movie still holds up and deserves to have more people take its journey.
A Thrilling Story of Family, Mystery, and Survival
Shannon and Edgerton play Roy and Lucas, two men who have abducted a young boy named Alton (Jaeden Martell). It emerges that Roy is Alton’s father, and the two men are rescuing him from a religious cult in Texas, who are interested in the boy due to his supernatural powers. As the escape turns into a chase between them and government agencies, the two men and their precious cargo look to find the source and explanation of Alton’s power.
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Whereas most movies weigh down the plot with exposition, Nichols’ film respects the audience’s intelligence, setting the scene with atmosphere rather than spectacle and rewarding patience with revelations at the right time. While most sci-fi films dazzle you with expensive special effects, here the characters are the main attractions. There’s a beating heart to the story that goes beyond the mystery, celebrating parental love and the power of following your conscience.
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Were it released today, the film’s main trio of Shannon, Driver, and Edgerton would have generated a lot of hype, but all three actors were early in their ascent. Just five years after his first film role in 2011’s J. Edgar, Driver was on the ascent, having been cast as the lead antagonist of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Coming around three months after that behemoth, those who had just discovered the actor had a chance to see him in something more intricate. As Paul Sevier, the NSA agent on their tail, he serves as a midpoint between the men on the run and the mysterious cult, playing the role of law enforcement with more sensitivity than is usually seen in this type of movie.
Shannon, too, takes the opportunity to deliver something a lot more tender than mainstream audiences might expect. At that time, his highest profile roles were as the villainous Zod in 2013’s Man of Steel, as well as the ruthless, repressed prohibition agent Nelson Van Alden in HBO series Boardwalk Empire. As Roy, however, there is a softness to his bravery. Clearly devoted to his son, he promises, “I’ll always worry about you, Alton. That’s the deal.” Amid the strangeness and danger of their situation, Shannon is the emotional anchor, showing a different side to his range.
For Edgerton, Lucas was a chance to showcase the steady, everyman appeal he would bring to later roles. Best known at that point at the brutish Tom Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, Lucas is a loyal friend who risks himself for what’s right, with a quietly impressive performance that would be echoed in later work such as Loving, and the Oscar-nominated Train Dreams.
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Nearly everyone who has seen the film has pointed to its similarity to the work of Steven Spielberg, particularly films such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and E.T. Movies that had fantastical elements but still retained a human core, that followed ordinary people through extraordinary circumstances.
It’s not just the broader themes that have the great man’s influence, however, as many subjects feel parallel to those early classics. Nichols, who acknowledged that those movies are “built into my DNA” while promoting the film, builds a science fiction chase movie where government paranoia is rife, and the paranormal element is not always entirely known or explained. The ending in particular, in which we see the world Alton belongs to, is revealed just enough to be satisfactory, but leaves as many questions as answers. One might say the same of the ending of Close Encounters, where the audience sees the aliens they have been hearing of, but their intentions are not entirely explained.
The film is also centered on a child’s experience, and the kind of wonder that made an entire generation fall in love with the movies. Jaeden Martell feels right at home in this sense, making Alton a rounded character while still preserving the innocence we all felt at his age.
A decade on, Midnight Special remains a wonder of science fiction filmmaking, and a rarity in Jeff Nichols’ filmography as he moved to different genres. The director would go on to work with Edgerton and Shannon in the historical drama Loving, released later that year, while embracing the legend of the biker movie, making Austin Butler a Marlon Brando-esque antihero in 2023’s The Bikeriders. However, fans of his work will still point to this gem as a highlight that deserves to be explored by new audiences.Midnight Special is available to rent or buy on VOD services.
- Release Date
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March 18, 2016
- Runtime
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111 Minutes
- Director
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Jeff Nichols
- Writers
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Jeff Nichols
- Producers
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Glen Basner, Hans Graffunder, Sarah Green, Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, Christos V. Konstantakopoulos
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