Science fiction is one of the most vast genres at filmmakers’ disposal, at least in terms of the sheer myriad of subgenres that they can use as vehicles for some of the strongest stories cinema has ever told. One of the ways in which this genre can be divided is into hard science fiction and soft science fiction. The former is strongly concerned with scientific accuracy and logic, usually dealing chiefly with natural sciences like biology and astrology. On the other hand, soft sci-fi explores soft sciences (like psychology and sociology) and is more concerned with emotions, speculative societies, and the relationships between its characters, rather than science or engineering.

Soft sci-fi is often looked down on even by sci-fi fans, who see it as a pulpy and lesser form of the genre that lacks the rigor and prestige of hard science fiction. Over the years, however, several of the greatest sci-fi films ever made have been on the softer side, showing beyond a shadow of a doubt that it is a form of science fiction as respectable as any other. From modern action blockbusters to classic horror movies, there are many ways of making a good soft sci-fi film.

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‘Arrival’ (2016)

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Canadian auteur Denis Villeneuve was already a well-established filmmaker going into 2016, but it was 2016 that introduced the world to his work in the genre that has come to define him: science fiction. Based on Ted Chiang‘s novella Story of Your Life, Arrival is an alien invasion story unlike any other, boosted by Jóhann Jóhannsson‘s hauntingly beautiful score and Amy Adams at her absolute (and most egregiously Oscar-snubbed) best.

Arrival is one of those films that can be argued to be both soft and hard sci-fi, but it definitely leans more toward the former. Its strong focus on linguistics, communication, and the concept of memory as it relates to identity is science fiction at its softest, even if Villeneuve relies on quite a bit of hard scientific exposition to show his characters’ intelligence. The result is one of the most thought-provoking films the genre had to offer at any point during the 2010s.

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‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ (2022)

An over-the-top indie comedy that mixes sci-fi and martial arts movie elements to tell a story about generational trauma, family, immigration, and existential dread? It sounds a bit all over the place, and it’s definitely not the type of concept that screams “Oscars material.” That only makes the Daniels‘ Everything Everywhere All At Once and its winning seven Academy Awards all the more admirable.

Everything Everywhere relies on some elements of hard sci-fi to explain the mechanics of its multiversal elements, but that’s a relatively tiny part of a film that’s as soft as butter. It is one of the most perfect sci-fi movies of the 21st century, and it achieves that status through a focus on the family dynamics between its characters, a strongly philosophical story, and sci-fi elements that serve the emotional dimension of the narrative much more than they do its scientific dimension.

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‘Alien’ (1979)

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Ridley Scott is nowadays known as one of the most prolific and successful Hollywood filmmakers in history, but even the greats have to start somewhere. Alien was only Scott’s second-ever feature film, and it must have surely been ample proof for 1979 audiences and critics that they were witnessing the birth of a master filmmaker. Who, if not a maestro of the craft, could possibly revolutionize sci-fi horror in quite this way?

Alien is profoundly atmospheric, genuinely scary even after almost half a century of its release, and one of the most perfectly written sci-fi movies ever made. Psychological horror, character drama, and atmospheric tension are far more important to this late New Hollywood classic than scientific rigor. It makes for a sort of haunted house in space whose slow-burning approach to its story makes it even more suspenseful.

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‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)

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After three decades away from the Mad Max universe that he revolutionized Australian cinema and low-budget action cinema with, George Miller returned to the action genre with Mad Max: Fury Road, easily one of the greatest legacy sequels ever made. It’s one of the most perfectly-directed action epics of all time, two hours of pure non-stop adrenaline and high-octane action.

The post-apocalyptic and dystopian genres are typically science fiction by nature, and this one’s no exception. But science isn’t really important to Miller here, nor any kind of particularly intellectual approach to the natural crisis that makes Max Rockatansky’s world a desert wasteland. That doesn’t detract from Fury Road‘s quality in any way, however. On the contrary, the movie’s soft approach to its genre allows it to focus on its rapid-fire pacing, exhilarating action scenes, and delectably over-the-top world-building.

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‘Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope’ (1977)

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Star Wars‘ status as a sci-fi franchise is a hotly debated topic. Whereas some people agree that George Lucas‘ immensely successful creation is a science-fantasy franchise at heart, there are those sci-fi purists who claim that this is mostly a fairy tale that just happens to be set in space. If anything, this debate is a testament to how ambiguous a blanket term soft sci-fi can sometimes be, but it only takes one look at Episode IV — A New Hope—the one that started it all—to realize that cataloging the story of the Skywalkers as soft science-fantasy makes the most sense.

It is the quintessential Hero’s Journey movie, a classic that has mostly aged like fine wine, and gave birth to what’s arguably the biggest transmedia franchise in history. Lucas is in no way, shape, or form interested in intellectual scientific rigor here. A New Hope is a space opera made up of pure action, emotion, and fun character arcs. It may not be the best soft sci-fi film ever made, but it might just be the most iconic example of the subgenre.

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‘Children of Men’ (2006)

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Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón has spent the vast majority of his career in Hollywood, and it’s there that he made what some may consider his magnum opus: Children of Men, one of the best dystopian movies of the 21st century. Supported by Clive Owen‘s phenomenal lead performance, Cuarón’s admirably atmospheric direction, and Emmanuel Lubezki‘s legendary camerawork (which includes some of the most impressive long takes of any action film of the 21st century), it’s among the most thrilling movie masterpieces of all time.

But though the mysterious scientific crisis at the core of Children of Men (a case of worldwide infertility) might have provided a solid basis for an interesting hard sci-fi film, that’s never Cuarón’s focus here. Instead, Children of Men is a masterpiece dealing with themes of migration and the struggle to maintain faith in the face of an international crisis, which is about as focused on the social sciences as a sci-fi movie can possibly be.

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‘Dune: Part Two’ (2024)

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The differentiation between soft and hard science fiction first appeared in the late 1970s, attributed to Australian literary scholar Peter Nicholls. It was in 1965 that Frank Herbert‘s seminal space opera Dune came out, but though it predicts the coining of the term “soft science fiction,” it absolutely fits the definition of the subgenre in every way that matters. And though many fans of the source material believed for many years that it was impossible to make a film worthy of Herbert’s legacy, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two proved them wrong.Perhaps the best sci-fi movie of the last 15 years, Dune: Part Two definitely has some elements of hard sci-fi (though less significantly than Herbert’s novel), but those are minuscule in comparison to the film’s focus on softer elements. Light-speed space travel and psychic powers are crucial elements of this landmark of soft sci-fi, and the narrative is far more focused on sociology, ecology, and political science than any kind of natural discipline.

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‘Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back’ (1980)

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The original Star Wars may be great, but there’s one film that’s almost universally agreed to be the best piece of Star Wars content ever created, and that’s Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back. Full of exciting action sequences, delightfully creative science-fantasy elements, and possessing one of the most untouchable twists in the history of sci-fi movies, it’s undoubtedly one of the most iconic examples of the genre.

The Empire Strikes Back is every bit as unconcerned with scientific rigor as its predecessor, and that’s perfectly fine—particularly when the soft sci-fi elements that director Irvin Kershner leverages here are so well-executed. Inventive, epic, and with some of the most engrossing world-building and fun character arcs of any 20th-century sci-fi movie, the fifth chapter of the Skywalker Saga is an example of science fiction at its soft best.

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‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004)

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On the basis of Charlie Kaufman‘s genius writing — one of the best screenplays of the 2000s for sure — Michel Gondry made Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. One of the most complex, creative, and beloved romance films ever created, this masterpiece is what many cinephiles immediately think of as soon as they hear the term “soft sci-fi,” and for a very good reason.

Kaufman is never interested in explaining the scientific viability of the memory-erasure technology at the heart of the story, because that’s not what the story’s about. Instead, the sci-fi elements of Eternal Sunshine are a plot device used to anchor its examination of romance, the psychology of love, and the importance of memories in human identity. This film is all about the emotional effects of its story on both its characters and the viewer, proving that soft sci-fi can still make for absolutely perfect examples of the genre.

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‘Stalker’ (1979)

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Soviet auteur Andrei Tarkovsky was one of the greatest filmmakers that have ever lived, author of several of the greatest films of his time, including two of the best sci-fi movies of the last 75 years. While Solaris leans more toward the harder side of sci-fi, Stalker is about as cashmere-soft as the genre can possibly get. There’s also a strong argument to be made that it is both Tarkovsky’s strongest movie and the greatest European sci-fi film of all time, making it all the more of a must-see for those who love soft science fiction.

Stalker revolves around three men traveling to The Room, a mysterious place that grants those who visit it their innermost wish. There’s no semblance of even a remote attempt at an explanation of the scientific dimension of this story. Instead, Stalker is an arthouse movie through and through, and Tarkovsky’s approach to it is both poetic and sociopolitically charged. Slow-burning, emotionally stirring, and intellectually provocative, this masterpiece is a testament to the tremendous heights that soft science fiction can reach at its best.

Internet users are goin’ IN on Boston Richey after he shared his reaction to Klay Thompson allegedly cheating on Megan Thee Stallion.

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Boston Richey Shares His Reaction To Klay Thompson Allegedly Cheating On Megan Thee Stallion

Over the weekend, Boston Richey took to his apparent finsta account and shared a message about Klay Thompson allegedly cheating on Megan Thee Stallion. “Klay Cheated?!?! Wow I’m the only last good man left [heartbroken emojis]”

Internet Users Are Goin’ IN On Boston Richey

Internet users immediately began goin’ IN on Boston Richey. Furthermore, many appeared to reference his past romance with Tatiana Chanell.

More On Klay Thompson Allegedly Cheating On Megan Thee Stallion

As The Shade Room previously reported, on Saturday, April 25, Megan Thee Stallion took to her Instagram Story to share a post about Klay Thompson. “Cheating, had me around your whole family playing house…got ‘cold feet’ Holding you down through all your HORRIBLE mood swings and treatment towards me during your basketball season now you don’t know if you can be ‘monogamous’???? b*tch I need a REAL break after this one..bye yall,” she wrote at the time.

Afterward, Megan confirmed their breakup, per The Shade Room.

Since then, Megan has made headlines by shedding tears while performing on Broadway. Meanwhile, WNBA player Lexie Brown has addressed rumors that she was the woman Klay Thompson stepped out with.

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Bold and the Beautiful has Miss Dylan (Sydney Bullock) being harassed by a mystery person who says they have unfinished business. And then this week, somebody scares Dylan so badly at Forrester Creations that she screams in horror.

So, many fans are wondering if we’re getting Luna Nozawa (Lisa Yamada) back from the dead. It’s May sweeps and you know, we never saw her corpse or any aftermath of the crash. So, we’re going to talk about the chaos that would ensue if they really have brought Lisa Yamada back to B&B.

Dylan Gets A Creepy Phone Call on Bold and the Beautiful

So, recently, Dylan was alone in the design office at Forrester Creations when she got that creepy phone call from somebody who disguised their voice with a modulator and the mystery person told Dylan that they have unfinished business. And that completely freaked her out.

So, just from that alone, it definitely sounds like it might be Luna or somebody who is Luna adjacent. Now, we don’t know anything about Miss Dylan’s family, but I doubt they would be using a disguised voice app to hassle her. So, yeah, the unfinished business could be the fact that Dylan ran Luna down with her car.

Now, we know Dylan just happened to be driving by when Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown), Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan), Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig), Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda), Poppy Nozawa, and the whole squad, plus the cops were chasing Luna down, hoping to send her back to prison for her crimes. So, let’s talk about the chaos that may come if Dylan’s mystery caller is Luna and she’s really resurrected.

Luna May Target Dylan And Electra on B&B

So, first off, if Dylan is getting calls from Luna and she is alive and lurking, the psycho may target Dylan and also Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) and she may be starting first with Dylan. And we could see the lunatic sneaking into Forrester Creations this week. Because after Dylan gets that creepy phone call, she’s in an office at Forrester Creations and she hears a rustling from the clothing rack and calls out asking who is it? And then somebody apparently comes out and Dylan screams. She’s clearly terrified.

Now, that’s either very clever editing in the promo to make something look amped up that’s not or it is somebody really awful. I mean, seeing Luna would definitely make Dylan scream like that. I can see Luna going after Dylan for the hit and run that supposedly killed her five months ago.

Bold and the Beautiful: Lunatic Luna Lurking?

Now, if Luna is alive, she probably needed some time to recuperate and recover from her injuries. But then she might have been creeping around watching people and she may know that Dylan moved into Will Spencer‘s (Crew Morrow) guest house at the beach and that Dylan fell for Will and that she kissed him a few times. I am sure Luna wouldn’t like that at all if she was alive. Because she feels that Will belongs to her.

So with that in mind, I think Luna would also want revenge on Electra for stealing Will from her, even though he was never willingly with Luna. I’m sure though that she hates Electra and wants her out of the way. So, yeah, I think she would target her.

Could Luna Still Be Pregnant on Bold?

Another bizarre tidbit is that there’s a chance if Luna’s alive that she is still pregnant with Will’s child. Now, if you remember, Luna told Will she miscarried right before she ran off and then Dylan ran her over.

And Deputy Chief Baker (Dan Martin) said the prison confirmed the miscarriage when he gave the death notification. But Luna had made some friends in prison and she might have lied to the medical staff or she thought she lost the baby, but then it wasn’t confirmed with an ultrasound or anything and then, you know, she found out later that she was mistaken. There’s lots of ways to do secret pregnancies. It’s a soap.

Bold and the Beautiful: Luna’s Return Pulls Will & Electra Apart

So, just like we never saw her corpse, which is why many fans figured she’s still alive, you know, we never saw actual medical proof of the miscarriage. So, if somehow she didn’t really miscarry, that would throw Will for a big loop and Electra as well. And if that’s the case, it could push Will and Electra even further apart. She’s already torn between RJ Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) and Will.

So, if Luna’s alive and somehow still pregnant with Will’s child, that would be a game-changer. Electra in that case might stick with RJ for safety’s sake. Honestly, if you remember, also Luna dated RJ back when Joshua Hoffman was in the role, but I don’t think Luna was that into him since she faked being drugged so that she could get in bed with Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz).

Luna Could Team Up with Sheila on B&B

All right. Another thing we could see is Luna maybe teaming up with her wicked grandma, Sheila Carter. It could even be her helping terrorize Dylan with the phone calls. I think it would be honestly amazing to see the grandma-granddaughter villain duo of Sheila and Luna wreaking havoc. I think Sheila would be over the moon happy if Luna were alive. Because she was absolutely devastated when she died. You know, Sheila loved Luna despite all the bad things that she did, and she really wanted her to get a fresh start, make a new life for herself.

But now that Deacon has crushed Sheila by dumping her for Taylor, you know, Sheila’s at loose ends. She doesn’t have much of anybody who will give her the time of day other than Luna’s other grandma, Li. So, yeah, Sheila would be elated to have her granddaughter, Luna, back. Plus, Sheila might think, you know, what’s the point in trying to be good since she lost Deacon? So, Sheila might stir the pot if her awful grandchild is back.

RJ Could Use Luna Against Will on Bold

Another crazy thing that might happen is if Luna is resurrected, then RJ would probably try and use that to keep Will and Electra from reuniting. So, RJ could remind Electra what a threat that Luna was and how, you know, Will’s baggage will always haunt Electra and could put her life at risk.

And that is something that she struggled with before. You know, Will really hurt her when he didn’t tell her that Luna raped him until after he and Electra made love. So, after everything they just went through with Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer) and the Dylan issue, Electra might end things with Will if Luna is back.

Luna May Want Revenge on Her Family on Bold and the Beautiful

So, last but not least, if Lisa Yamada is back to Bold and the Beautiful, we could see Luna wanting to punish a lot of people like her toxic mom Poppy, her aunt/grandma Li, and her dad Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan). Because they are her family, and she felt like they deserted her and were happy that she died. Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park), I can definitely understand. Because she was a terrible mother who literally said she was happy that Luna kicked the bucket.

Now, Li nursed Luna back to health, and she wanted her to have a second chance, but then Li turned on her after Luna squandered all the help and second chance that she’d been given. And then, of course, there’s her dad, Finn, who chose Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) over her time and again. Even though Luna tormented Steffy and tried to kill her twice, I’m sure that Luna probably still sees herself as the victim in this situation.

And she may lash out and play poor pitiful me with her daddy issues. You know, they all did me wrong and they need to pay. Poppy and Li and Finn and Steffy and others if Luna really is resurrected for May sweeps. I do think vengeance would be her top priority. So, we’ll see what happens. Because in the end, this all could be much ado about nothing. Somebody’s just pranking Dylan and there’s no Luna back from the dead. We’ll see.

Cole Tomas Allen hinted at his distaste for President Donald Trump in a letter left for his family before allegedly opening fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner.

“I experience rage thinking about everything this administration has done,” the 31-year-old suspect wrote, according to NBC News, adding that “administration officials” were his “targets.”

It appears that Allen was prioritizing members of the administration from “highest-ranking to lowest.” NBC News reported that Allen was “not including” FBI Director Kash Patel in his list of targets.

Allen apparently sent his note to family members, along with his colleagues, students, bystanders and others, about 10 minutes before the attack on Saturday, April 25. Allen’s brother reportedly contacted the New London Police Department in Connecticut two hours after the shooting.

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The police department confirmed they had heard from “an individual who expressed concern about the incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner earlier in the evening,” per NBC News. The caller was interviewed by authorities.

“I don’t expect forgiveness,” Allen allegedly wrote. “Again, my sincere apologies.”

Shots were fired during the annual event on Saturday as White House officials and journalists gathered alongside President Trump at a ballroom inside the Washington Hilton. One secret service member was shot, although he was saved by a bulletproof vest, while other attendees were quickly escorted out of the event.

Allen was taken into federal custody near the event. He was allegedly armed with a shotgun, handgun and knives, per authorities.

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Trump, 79, spoke with reporters on Saturday following the incident, praising his wife, Melania Trump, for staying calm.

“I want to thank the first lady, that was a rather traumatic experience for her,” he shared. “We’re not going to let anybody take over our society, we’re not going to cancel things out … we can’t do that. We wanted to stay tonight, I fought like hell to say, but it was protocol … there was a lot of action going on.”

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The president appeared on the Sunday, April 26, episode 60 Minutes for a longer conversation about what went down.

“I wanted to see what was happening, and I wasn’t making it that easy for [the shooter]. I wanted to see what was going on,” he said. “And by that time, we started to realize maybe it was a bad problem, different kind of a problem, bad one, and different than what would be normal noise from a ballroom, which you hear all the time. I was surrounded by great people and I probably made them act a little bit more slowly. I said, ‘Wait a minute, let me see.’”

Allen is expected to make an appearance in federal court on Monday, April 27.

Roommates, it looks like the GWOAT is making space for a rising boxer! Over the weekend, Claressa Shields shared her reaction after Chrisean Rock won her professional boxing debut against Zenith Zion. Shields showed Rock major love, from encouraging words to offering a training opportunity. And the fans are loving the girls’ girl energy!

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Details About Rock & Zenith Zion’s Match

As previously reported, Chrisean ‘Holy Hands’ Rock was set to enter the ring on April 25, and did! Ahead of the fight, she had fans hype after meeting her weigh-in goal. Ultimately, she won her debut match following a split decision in the three-round, crossover match, per Forbes. Rock even managed to a knockdown in the first round. The video of the winning announcement shows Chrisean falling to the floor in tears.

In a follow-up Instagram post, Rock wrote, “HOLY HANDS FOR THE WIN PRAISE YAHWEH PRAISE Jesus Thank you Holy Spirit.” Fans flooded the post with congratulations and encouragement. Even her ex-boyfriend HoodTrophy Bino dropped by, writing, “HOLYHANDS 💚💚🤞🏾 told ya ma.” 

Claressa Shields Congratulates Chrisean Rock On Boxing Win

Despite being an amateur boxer, Chrisean Rock is receiving love from the big leagues, too. In this case, we mean undefeated pro-boxer Claressa Shields, who has won 18 matches, including three knockouts, per ESPN. The 3-division world champ shared her video message for Rock on social media, tagging her. Shields said seeing Rock fight on Saturday was a “proud moment” for her.

“Chrisean been through so much and we got to see it up close and personal. And to see her go through everything that she went through with her ex-guy, the baby, Baddies, family, to see her actually come out on the other side and win and put her fighting skills to use…to see her praise God, that was very moving to me… I’m happy that I can be one of her inspirations.”

Also, Claressa Shields revealed Chrisean Rock called her a lot when her boxing journey first started. Shields said she offered her a personal training when she’s ready. As for Rock’s performance in the ring, Claressa said she did really good and that she’s happy for her. She also warned of the incoming vultures as Rock grows, including winning more matches, increasing her views and earning more money.

Fans React To Claressa’s Compliments (And Her Outfit) 

On Instagram, more than 4,000 roommates reacted to Claressa Shields’ message for Chrisean Rock. Plenty of folks praised her for being a “girls girl” and showing love to an amateur in a sport she’s dominating.

@hairbychantellen commented, “Nobody could make me hate Claressa, she is a girls girl and I love her for that! 🔥❤️.”

“Yesss love to see black women supporting each other . Need more of this ❤️,” @jazzmuzik added.

“God Bless your heart Gwoat 👏👏👏,” @realangelaokorie said.

“Claressa really a girls girl! she supporting the upcoming,” @nolimit.demi wrote.

“Happy to see Chrisean getting her flowers,” @iknowwhereiwanttoeat added.

“This is beautiful!! I love to see her encouraging Chrisean!! 💖💖💖,” @sidenotesonly commented.

“Now this is what I like!!! 🔥🔥🔥 positivity, support black girl power,” @monetmclendon said.

“Chrisean train with Claressa she gone be unstoppable 🙏🏾,” @iam.officiial wrote.

@imtherealdq commented, “It doesn’t take anything to uplift someone 🌹👏🏾.” 

“I love this type of women empowerment! 🔥❤️,” @iam_venise said.

“Say what you want bout her she be for the girls 🫶🏾🥰🤏🏾,” @kaejamilia commented.

Elsewhere on the internet this weekend, Claressa Shields had the girls giving out more critiques than compliments. That moment came on Sunday after she uploaded photos of the outfit she wore to the ‘Black Effect’ Podcast Festival. Shields popped out, with her man Papoose, in a bright purple, capri bodysuit, white heel wedges by Marc Jacobs and a white Louis Vuitton purse.

In her photo dump caption, Claressa Shields wrote, “Outfit: No Idea 🤷🏽‍♀️ one of these boutiques in sugar loaf but absolutely love this outfit!!! You read that right? I said I love it, idc if you don’t 😊 If you are going to be rude and comment bad stuff on my page I’m going to block you.”

Jump into the comment section below to see reactions to Shields’ fit. 

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The mystery behind the explosive “Summer House” reunion leak has taken an unexpected turn.

Early suspicion quickly fell on the cast, but the narrative has since flipped, with Andy Cohen revealing that an unlikely source played a key role in uncovering what really happened behind the scenes.

Andy Cohen Shuts Down ‘Summer House’ Cast Leak Claims

From the moment the audio surfaced online, speculation ran wild about who could have been responsible.

Many fans quickly pointed fingers at the cast, assuming someone on stage had broken trust.

However, Cohen made it clear he never believed that narrative. Speaking on SiriusXM’s “Andy Cohen Live,” he said per Us Weekly, “There were these hot takes blaming the cast, which I knew immediately — I was like, ‘The cast did not leak this.’”

Cohen added, “I was like, ‘This is stupid,’ and I love this cast and I just, I was like, ‘Oh, now people are blaming this cast.’”

His frustration didn’t stop there. Cohen acknowledged the emotional toll the accusations took on the cast, saying, “I will say, I felt so bad in the next 24 hours after that, that the cast was … feeling the need to come out and say, ‘I didn’t do it. I didn’t leak it.’”

‘Summer House’ Reunion Audio Leak Sparks Investigation

The controversy began shortly after the cast wrapped filming for the season 10 reunion, which reportedly lasted nearly 12 hours.

Within hours, audio clips featuring heated exchanges between Ciara Miller and Amanda Batula began circulating online, drawing immediate attention.

The leaked recording also included the voices of other cast members, fueling speculation and intensifying the drama. As the situation escalated, Bravo moved quickly to investigate the breach.

A spokesperson for the network told Us Weekly, “This represents a serious breach of trust and a clear lack of respect for the cast, crew, and the integrity of the production process.”

They added, “We take this matter very seriously and have launched a full investigation and we will take appropriate action based on our findings.”

‘Summer House’ Leak Mystery Takes Unexpected Turn

While Bravo deployed a team to track down the source, Andy Cohen revealed that the breakthrough didn’t come solely from official channels. Instead, help arrived from an unlikely place.

He admitted he was “so mad” about how the situation unfolded, noting that investigators were immediately assigned to the case.

However, the biggest twist came when a fan stepped in with key information.

According to Cohen, “a Bravo fan came forward” and played a pivotal role in identifying what happened behind the scenes.

He emphasized the importance of that contribution, explaining, “Let me say that, though this team of investigators were on it, a Bravo fan — who you’re gonna hear more about — cracked the case.” He added, “Delivered crucial information.”

Bravo Confirms Source Of ‘Summer House’ Leak

The network had completed its investigation by April 26 and issued a formal update on the situation.

The findings shifted the narrative away from the cast and toward someone behind the scenes.

As The Blast reported, Bravo released a statement where it confirmed, “An investigation into the recent leak of the Summer House reunion audio has concluded that the audio was an unauthorized recording and distributed by an individual involved in the production of the reunion.”

The network also clarified, “As a result of the findings, appropriate action has been taken.”

Importantly, Bravo addressed the rumors directly, stating, “There is no evidence that any member of the cast was involved in the recording of the audio.”

‘Summer House’ Fallout Continues As Network Issues Warning

Even after identifying the source, the fallout from the leak has continued to ripple across the “Summer House” fanbase.

Additional clips began surfacing online, prompting further concern from the network.

Bravo issued a warning in response, saying, “We take these matters seriously and will continue to take appropriate measures to respond to the unauthorized distribution of our content.”

They continued, “We are aware that there is additional improperly obtained audio circulating and we caution all parties and platforms to refrain from posting, sharing, or amplifying any unauthorized audio.”

Cast members, including Kyle Cooke and KJ Dillard, had already publicly denied involvement, reinforcing the network’s conclusion.

With the source now identified and the cast cleared, the focus shifts to how the network will prevent similar incidents in the future and whether the drama surrounding the leak will have lasting consequences for the show.

Blueface is speaking out after a clip showed him being told he impregnated another woman.

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Blueface Is Told He Impregnated Another Woman

Over the weekend, footage surfaced from an apparent recent Twitch stream on Blueface’s channel. Furthermore, the first slide of the NSFW clip showed Nevaeh Akira yelling at Blue for “f*****g b*****s raw.” In reaction, he confirmed her statement, adding, “I know… It just feels so good.”

In the second clip, Blue echoed his earlier sentiments as Akira called him “nasty” and said his actions were “sick.” Then, in the third slide, Blue appeared to play a voicemail from a woman who said he “n****d” in her on April 13th and on Easter.

“So surprise, b***h, you got me motherf*****g pregnant,” she told him. “And guess what, b***h? I’m not getting no abortion. So, you think about it, b****h. The f**k?”

Click here to watch the NSFW slides.

Raper Speaks Out As Social Media Users React

Meanwhile, on X, formerly known as Twitter, a clip, apparently recorded by Blueface after he played the voicemail, surfaced. In it, Blue told viewers, “Welp, I guess the b****h pregnant, y’all. B***h said I n****d in her on Easter. B***h, that was two weeks ago. F**k is you? Fourteen days pregnant? I don’t think it work like that.”

To note, it remains unclear whether the woman who alleged she is pregnant by Blueface is the woman pictured next to the clip below.

Blueface seemingly confirms he has ANOTHER baby on the way while responding to a girl he hooked up with two weeks ago who said he didn’t pull out in time 😮👀

This would be his fifth child and fourth baby mama pic.twitter.com/f8In3h4GJM

— keeno ✧ (@ayekeeno) April 25, 2026

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Nonetheless, users reacted to the clip in its comment section on X.

Before Blueface Spoke Out After Being Told He Impregnated Another Woman, His Daughter Journey Raised Eyebrows

Blueface’s Twitch account is now unavailable due to a violation of the platform’s community guidelines. This, reportedly, occurred after he and Nevaeh Akira got into a heated argument after she alleged their current pregnancy was planned. But last week, Blue’s daughter was the one making waves online. As The Shade Room previously reported, Blue had shared a clip of his trip to the mall with Journey and her brother, Javaughn. While they were in a sneaker store, Journey completely flipped out, leaving social media users grasping their pearls.

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By Jonathan Klotz
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Superhero movies aren’t as big as they once were, with Marvel’s latest, Captain America: Brave New World struggling to surpass the box office of Antman and The Wasp: Quantumania, but even then, the fall of Hellboy, from big-budget Guillermo del Toro production to an afterthought tossed onto Hulu, is astonishing. Yet, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, the fourth film in the series, starring the third actor, Jack Kesy, to portray the demonic good guy, debuted as the Number One film on Hulu in 2025.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is the most direct adaptation of Mike Mignola’s comic yet, and even a low-budget film with cheap effects can’t keep a good story down. If you haven’t seen it, now is the time.

A Different Type Of Demon

Hellboy: The Crooked Man is not a globe-trotting adventure like the other films starring Ron Perlman and David Harbour, instead, it’s set in the forests of Appalachia in a small town filled with witches and haunted by a dark presence. Hellboy and rookie B.P.R.D. agent Bobbie Jo Song (Adeline Rudolph), a character not found in the original graphic novel, get wrapped up with Tom (Jefferson White) a soldier coming home to confront the The Crooked Man (Martin Bassindale) and reconcile with his witchy ex-girlfriend. Tom explains that the demonic entity provides power for a steep price, and though this is a younger version of the hero since the film is set in 1959, the B.P.R.D. agent knows a thing or two about contracts with demons. 

The local coven of witches, disciples of The Crooked Man, gets involved, while Reverend Nathaniel Watts (Joseph Marcell) lends his blessings to the good guys. As with every good Hellboy story, The Crooked Man culminates in a final battle in a decaying, gothic structure as threats both real and imagined engulf the heroes. It’s a satisfying, fairly comic-accurate story that has delighted most of the fans of the original series, but it is by no means perfect. 

No Budget, No Problem

Right from the opening scene on board a train, you can tell that Hellboy: The Crooked Man will not be nearly as visually interesting as del Toro’s two films. Everything looks washed out, and if you didn’t know any better, you’d think it was a mid-2000’s SyFy original movie. To say that the film is carried by the strength of the dialogue, parts of which are word-for-word from Mignola’s comic, is an understatement, and that’s before The Crooked Man himself makes an appearance. 

Martin Bassindale plays the monster of folklore with the right amount of creepiness, accented by the sounds of bones cracking and readjusting whenever he moves, but it’s hard not to imagine how much better he would have looked with anything resembling a budget behind the film. Shot on the cheap by director Brian Taylor (director of Crank, Gamer, and creator of the bonkers detective series, Happy), Hellboy: The Crooked Man has the look and feel of a fan film, in the best way possible, and was clearly a labor of love for the source material and not an attempt at another blockbuster. It was destined to be a streaming hit, and thankfully for fans of the B.P.R.D., that’s exactly what it is today.

Not only is Hellboy: The Crooked Man proof that a scaled-back superhero film can work if expectations are kept in check, it’s also a love letter to the off-beat supernatural gothic comic that never quite hit the mainstream. The film has more in common with Evil Dead than it does Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, but thanks to everyone giving it their all, it’s one of Hulu’s best movies, and if the streaming numbers impress the right people, there’s a chance it could even relaunch the dormant franchise.

Hellboy: The Crooked Man debuted at number one on Hulu, but it’s now available to rent on services like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.

For busy moms, getting dressed shouldn’t feel like another chore on the To-Do list. That’s where easy, throw-on-and-go dresses come in. We’ve rounded up comfy, stylish options that will make you look like you have it all together. . . even when you’re actually running on fumes.

Think loose maxis, breezy cotton midis and flowy floral designs that work for everything from school drop-offs to impromptu lunch meetings. The best part is that most of these won’t need to be ironed, steamed or fussed with. Just throw one on, grab your sunglasses and get on with your day.

11 Best Throw-On-and-Go Dresses for Busy Moms

1. Wrinkle-Free Maxi: This modest, split-hem maxi is ideal for vacations and grocery runs. No steaming required — just slip it on and look instantly put-together.

2. Everyday Midi: Searching for an effortless, “I just threw this on” look that still feels polished? This sleek, simple and breathable midi is about to become your new go-to.

3. Forever Flowy: Soft, flowy and flattering, this adorable, floral printed pick gives off a vibe that works for coffee runs or backyard playdates.

4. Floral Frock: Ruffle sleeves and pockets? This breezy dress feels as good as it looks!

5. Buttons, Baby: Fitted up top yet flowy at the bottom, this sleeveless, button-up option is perfect for when you want some shape without sacrificing comfort.

6. Striped Staple: Ultra-soft with a classic striped design, this sleeveless maxi is your “rich mom Target run” dress. Pockets seal the deal.

7. No Fuss: Long, loose sleeves and tassel details give this dress laid-back boho vibes. Throw it on and go live your soft life.

8. Denim Feels: This light, breezy Amazon design gives denim energy without the stiffness. It’s perfect for stylish moms who value both comfort and style.

9. Gingham Napper: This flowy, picnic-ready nap dress is perfect for channeling Hamptons rich mom energy.

10. Floral Smock: This easy midi makes summer dressing stress-free thanks to its forgiving stretchy waist and floral print.

11. Boho Vibes: Loose, breezy and chic, this printed pick is the low-effort answer to looking cute on the busiest days.

“Euphoria” continues to spark ongoing conversation and intense fan reaction, and the third episode of the current season features the most jaw-dropping moment yet.

After weeks of anticipation, the wedding of Cassie Howard and Nate Jacobs, played by Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, respectively, finally arrived, and to say it was filled with drama is an understatement.

If you have been keeping up with the current season of HBO’s hit show “Euphoria,” you’re aware that Nate Jacobs is in serious debt — and the effects of his not paying said debt finally came to a head on what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life.

After exchanging vows and officially becoming husband and wife, Nate is visited by an angry loan shark during the wedding reception that he owes $600,000 to, who provided a stern warning of what was to come. 

However, Nate likely didn’t expect to lose an extremity in the process.

As the couple returned home, they were greeted by the loan shark and one of his henchmen, who promptly beat Nate to a pulp, and finished the job by…wait for it…cutting off his pinky toe.

Fans immediately reacted online to the bloody and gory scene.

“The way I would divorce Nate and his toeless foot with the quickness after all of this is insane. You ruin[ed] my wedding day,” one user in the “Euphoria” Reddit forum wrote.

“ngl cassie having a breakdown that she’s bleeding and completely unconcerned / paying no mind to nate being violently assaulted was hella funny,” another user shared.

“Honestly, my favorite episode of season 3 so far!,” a fellow Redditor wrote. “All the tension building up in the wedding for the moment that Nate gets beaten in his home with Cassie was INSANE!”

Others noted that the scene made them a bit sick to their stomach.

“Cutting off his toe got me good god damn,” one commented. “I thought they were gonna just rip off his toenail, which is also bad, but wow,” another remarked. 

“Yeah, I was just sitting down to eat dinner too,” a third wrote. “nah fr i had to look away, also the background music while they were all screaming made me so uneasy,” another commenter shared.

Fans Previously Shared Their Excitement Of What Would Happen At The Wedding

As the wedding served as the basis for Cassie’s much-criticized OnlyFans storyline, fans anticipated what would happen once the big day finally arrived.

In the “Euphoria” Reddit forum, fans let loose ahead of the episode, sharing what they think will happen and what they hope will occur.

“I’m so ready for this episode, but I swear to god Cassie will make me die of cringe by the time this season is over. Their wedding dance looks horrifying,” a Redditor wrote. “The wedding already looks like a disaster, and I’m here for it,” a second user shared.

Another noted a moment in the episode’s teaser that pointed to comments from the previous season.

“Cassie’s mom saying ‘you’re my masterpiece,’ when she’s in her tight white wedding dress, is an exact parallel to Cassie’s parents saying ‘you’re perfect,’ when she was a tween in a tight white romper – just before they sent her out to be leered at and fondled by adult men,” the user commented.

“Okay, I’m actually so ready for this episode. Jules’s ‘remember me,’ also having the whole cast together,” a Reddit user wrote. “We’ll finally see what has changed between all of them, and not just in bits and pieces.”

“I have a theory about the Cassie & Maddie storyline,” a fellow user began. “I think she won’t screw Cassie during the wedding, but after. We saw that Cassie deleted her account after Nate found out, BUT from trailers we can also see that it’s not the end of her career…She definitely continued working with Maddie.”

Backlash And A Four-Year Hiatus Have Not Impacted Euphoria’s Ratings

According to Variety, episode two of the current third season of “Euphoria,” which aired April 19, amassed 8.5 million viewers across HBO and HBO Max in its first three days. Those numbers match the viewership of the April 12 season premiere. 

Additionally, the global total for “Euphoria” season three has surpassed 20 million viewers to date, a 68% increase from the second-season premiere in the same timeframe.