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10 Greatest Hidden-Gem War Masterpieces of the 21st Century, Ranked
A handful of 21st-century war movies usually dominate the conversation: Black Hawk Down, The Hurt Locker, Inglourious Basterds, Dunkirk. However, these obviously only scratch the surface of what the genre has to offer. There are countless compelling, lesser-known war movies from the last quarter-century that are worth seeking out.
The titles on this list span a range of styles and tones, all offering something of value to the ever-increasing war genre, whether that’s realism, insightful social commentary, great acting, or simply tense action set pieces. The best of them are defined by psychological realism and intellectual honesty, making them worthy of far more attention than they get.
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‘Kajaki’ (2014)
“Don’t move. Don’t even breathe.” This one didn’t get that much attention (it made only $34,000 at the box office), but it’s very solid. Kajaki (aka Kilo Two Bravo) recounts a true story from the war in Afghanistan, focusing on a British Army patrol stationed near the Kajaki Dam in Helmand Province. When one soldier accidentally steps on a landmine, the mission shifts instantly from routine patrol to desperate survival exercise. Further attempts to help trigger additional mines, and the group becomes trapped. The terrain around them is lethal. Enemy movement could spell doom.
It’s a war movie confined to a single, white-knuckle location. There are no firefights, no strategic victories, and no ideological speeches. Instead, the film focuses on pain management, improvised problem-solving, and psychological strain. The camera stays close, emphasizing sweat, fear, and exhaustion. The actors (particularly David Elliot) all rise to the occasion with restrained, believable performances.
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‘The Siege of Jadotville’ (2016)
“We are not here to die. We are here to hold.” The Siege of Jadotville is another war movie closely based on actual events. Specifically, it dramatizes the real-life 1961 standoff during the Congo Crisis, where a small Irish UN battalion (led by Jamie Dornan‘s Patrick Quinlan) found itself surrounded by vastly superior Katangese forces. Cut off from reinforcements and political support, the soldiers must defend their position through cohesion and desperate ingenuity, discipline, and tactical intelligence.
The movie has a classic siege narrative structure, but unusually sharp themes of bureaucratic neglect and institutional indifference. Ammunition dwindles, communications fail, and moral clarity becomes dangerously abstract. In contrast to the deceitful, politically higher-ups, the soldiers on the ground are real professionals: methodical, cautious, and deeply aware of their limitations. While the dialogue is occasionally a little stiff, the movie compensates with tense drama and nail-biting set pieces.
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‘’71’ (2014)
“Just survive the night.” ’71 follows a young British soldier (Jack O’Connell) accidentally separated from his unit during riots in Belfast at the height of the Troubles. Stranded overnight in hostile territory, he must navigate a labyrinth of sectarian violence, paramilitary factions, and covert intelligence operations, all while trying to avoid capture or death. The plot functions like a chase film driven by confusion. The protagonist doesn’t understand the political landscape he’s trapped in, and neither does the audience, deliberately so.
War is sheer disorientation here. Alliances shift constantly, and danger comes from every direction. There are no clear villains, no comforting moral frameworks. Everyone is compromised, exhausted, and acting out of partial information. The eye of the storm is O’Connell’s strong lead performance. Those who only know him from his brilliant villain performances in Sinners and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple ought to check this movie out.
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‘Lebanon’ (2009)
“I can’t see anything.” Lebanon is set almost entirely inside a single Israeli tank during the 1982 Lebanon War. Within that pressure cooker, four inexperienced soldiers attempt to survive their first mission, as mechanical failures, miscommunication, and mounting panic turn a routine operation into a psychological nightmare. The movie places us up close to them in their vehicle. The audience sees the outside world only through the tank’s gun sight, reducing civilians, enemies, and destruction to fragmented, horrifying glimpses.
This approach renders the war as pure sensory overload. Sweat, noise, and terror dominate. Claustrophobia is the reigning mood, as the armored vehicle increasingly feels less like a refuge and more like a tomb. This approach won the film a lot of critical acclaim, including a Golden Lion award at the Venice International Film Festival. Nevertheless, Lebanon was somewhat controversial in Israel itself for its seemingly overly negative vision of military service.
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‘Defiance’ (2008)
“We choose to live.” Drawing on real events, Defiance tells the story of Jewish brothers (played by Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber) who escape Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe and form a forest-based resistance community. They build shelters, secure food, and protect civilians while under constant threat. The narrative balances moments of action with long stretches of hardship, argument, and moral compromise. Leadership becomes a burden, not a reward, as the brothers must decide who to protect, who to exclude, and how much violence survival demands.
Defiance didn’t receive all that much attention on release, and reviews were fairly mixed, with some critics finding it a little heavy-handed and others calling out some historical inaccuracies. While it’s certainly not perfect, it’s definitely better than its detractors make out. Edward Zick‘s direction is clear and sturdy, and the performances by Craig and Schreiber do most of the heavy lifting.
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‘The Keeping Room’ (2014)
“There are things worse than death.” The Keeping Room is set during the final days of the American Civil War, far from the battlefield and deep in its moral fallout. The story follows two Southern sisters (Brit Marling and Hailee Steinfeld) and a slave (Muna Otaru) left alone on a remote farm while the men are away fighting. When two rogue Union soldiers (Sam Worthington and Kyle Soller) arrive seeking shelter, the encounter quickly turns into a deadly standoff.
From here, the movie plays out as a tense chamber piece, stripping war down to its aftershocks. It treats armed conflict as something that corrodes from the edges inward, reaching even those who never pick up a weapon. In this, The Keeping Room seems to channel Don Siegel‘s classic film The Beguiled, but with a leaner, meaner, more violent edge. There are some narrative stumbles, to be sure, but the storytelling is economical, and the lead actresses are strong.
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‘City of Life and Death’ (2009)
“We are all human.” City of Life and Death depicts the Nanjing Massacre during the Second Sino-Japanese War, focusing on civilians, soldiers, and occupiers trapped inside a city descending into atrocity. This incident is widely regarded as among the most horrific episodes of World War II, which is truly saying something. Rather than centering a single hero, the plot interweaves multiple perspectives, including Chinese civilians and conflicted Japanese soldiers.
The narrative is episodic and relentless. Scenes of survival, brutality, and moral collapse accumulate rather than resolve, creating an overwhelming sense of historical weight. The black-and-white cinematography drains the images of spectacle, forcing attention onto faces, bodies, and acts of cruelty stripped of cinematic comfort. That said, no movie could do justice to the terrible truth of this chapter in history, though City of Life and Death makes a worthy attempt. This is important, serious filmmaking.
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‘Black Book’ (2006)
“War turns us all into liars.” Not to be confused with the hilarious British comedy series, Black Book is a powerful war thriller directed by Paul Verhoeven. It revolves around a Jewish singer (Carice van Houten) who survives a massacre and becomes involved with the Dutch resistance during World War II. Using her identity as both camouflage and weapon, she infiltrates Nazi ranks, navigating espionage, betrayal, and shifting loyalties as the war drags on. The character is well-written, compelling and real, and van Houten is terrific in the role.
The plot moves fluidly between thriller, melodrama, and moral inquiry. Alliances prove unstable, and the line between resistance and complicity blurs repeatedly. Even after liberation, the film refuses closure, showing how violence mutates rather than disappears. While occasionally a little melodramatic, Black Book remains fundamentally engaging throughout, never growing ponderous or becoming a dry history lesson.
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‘U-571’ (2000)
“One mistake down here means we all die.” U-571 follows an American submarine crew tasked with capturing a German Enigma machine during World War II. When their mission goes catastrophically wrong, they find themselves trapped inside a damaged enemy submarine, hunted by German forces while struggling to stay alive underwater. Lieutenant Andrew Tyler (Matthew McConaughey) attempts to salvage the terrible situation, racing to repair the vessel’s damage and ward off their enemies.
Paying major homage to Das Boot, the movie uses its submarine setting to compress time and space, making every error feel fatal. The plot emphasizes procedural tension: every decision affects oxygen levels, hull integrity, and crew survival. There is little room for sentiment, only calculation under pressure. While a few characters are a little underwritten and some critics quibbled with the historical accuracy, the sheer tension and suspense of U-571 will appeal to a certain kind of viewer.
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‘Waltz with Bashir’ (2008)
“I don’t remember anything.” Waltz with Bashir is an animated documentary exploring a filmmaker’s attempt to recover suppressed memories from his time as a soldier during the 1982 Lebanon War. It’s a psychological investigation rather than a historical one. As he interviews former comrades, fragments of memory surface, revealing complicity, denial, and trauma connected to the Sabra and Shatila massacre. Recollections prove unreliable, shaped by fear and self-protection.
The aesthetics complement this approach perfectly. The bold and heavy animation allows subjective experience to take precedence over factual reconstruction, making trauma visible rather than abstract. It also helps soften the edges of certain scenes, making them digestible rather than simply overwhelming. This approach was bold, innovative, and visually striking, but it also stirred some controversy. Afterwards, director Ari Folman would go on to more narratively ambitious projects like The Congress and Where Is Anne Frank, but, in many ways, Waltz with Bashir remains his defining achievement.
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By Chris Snellgrove
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Most Star Wars fans agree that Endor is the lamest planet (Yes, technically a moon, stop typing that comment!) in the entire galaxy far, far away. Visually, it’s no more exciting than any given forest, and to make matters worse, it’s crawling with annoying little Ewoks. However, what most Star Wars fans don’t realize is that Endor was written to be much, much cooler: in the earliest drafts of Return of the Jedi, it orbited the planet that would later become Coruscant.
Earlier drafts of Return of the Jedi were very different from the final movie: for example, the Empire had two different Death Stars that were in orbit around a humble moon. The script identified this as a “Green Moon,” one that went by the goofy name of Jus-Endor before it was changed to (ahem) just Endor. In the finished Return of the Jedi, there is nothing remarkable about the planet that this forest moon orbits; it’s a rather boring gas giant that never has any real impact on the canon.
Endor Oribited Had Abaddon
However, in the rough draft script for Return of the Jedi, the forest moon orbited a planet called Had Abaddon. Up to this point in Star Wars, all of the planets that we had seen were defined by singular themes: Tatooine was a desert planet, Hoth was an ice planet, and so on. What made Had Abbadon special was that it was a city planet whose entire surface was one big, sprawling metropolis.
This wasn’t just any city planet, though: it was the home of the Empire. That early Return of the Jedi script located the Imperial Palace on Had Abbadon, and this was where Emperor Palpatine sat in his throne room. Originally, Luke Skywalker was going to have to confront Palpatine on this planet; also, the throne room was surrounded by lava (no, really!), and Luke was going to have to duel Darth Vader in an environment so fiery it gave Mustafar a run for its money.
So, what happened to this cool concept? In later drafts of Return of the Jedi, Palpatine’s throne room was moved aboard the second Death Star. This made the presence of an Imperial city planet feel a bit superfluous to the plot, so Had Abbadon was written out of the movie altogether.
Timothy Zahn Invented Coruscant
However, later Star Wars creators really fell in love with the idea of the Empire ruling the galaxy from the comfort of a sprawling, city-covered planet. One of those creators was Timothy Zahn, whose groundbreaking novel Heir to the Empire introduced fan-favorite characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn and Mara Jade. In his books, he wrote about the Rebels establishing the seat of the New Republic in the Imperial Center of this planet; however, disliking the name Had Abbadon (it doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue), he named this planet Coruscant.
This was during the height of the Star Wars Expanded Universe, so Zahn’s name stuck around: countless other writers included Coruscant (complete with its new name) in their books. Interestingly, the first time we ever saw this planet onscreen was during cutscenes for the seminal 1994 video game, TIE Fighter. Just like that, a revolutionary flight sim brought to life the planet that George Lucas came so close to showing us in 1983’s Return of the Jedi.
Coruscant Finally Appears On The Big Screen
Things came full circle in 1999, when George Lucas put Coruscant (once again imagined as a city planet) in The Phantom Menace. As for Had Abbadon, it was briefly revived in the Star Wars EU as a separate planet, one that served as a source of power for Darth Krayt in the popular Star Wars: Legacy comics. However, this comic was decanonized after Disney purchased Star Wars, and in the current canon, “Had Abaddon” is merely the name of a mysterious, unknown system in the Deep Core.
As for the Forest Moon of Endor, it remained pretty unexciting in almost all of the drafts of Return of the Jedi; after all, there’s only so much you can do to make teddy bears and redwood trees seem very interesting. Once upon a time, though, this moon happened to orbit the seat of power for an Empire that ruled the entire galaxy, one with a throne room filled with lava. Honestly, it doesn’t get much cooler (er, hotter?) than that, and anyone who says otherwise is a laser-brained nerf herder.
By Jonathan Klotz and Joshua Tyler | Published
The 1990s and the early 2000’s delivered tons of wild, fun, televised science fiction, but that seemed to fade away in the 2010s. It was replaced by super serious programming like Battlestar Galactica and The Expanse, with little lighthearted adventure left for sci-fi fans.
One show, though, dared to be different. It bucked the trend and delivered a series of fun space adventures, quietly earning five full seasons in the process.
Lost in a haze of twenty-teens angst, almost no one seemed to notice, but it’s time to change that. This is Why Killjoys Failed.
Firefly wasn’t the first series to use the sci-fi-Western mashup, but it did popularize it. To this day, it is what people think of when they hear “space western.” Decades later, it has become common for sci-fi shows to incorporate aspects of Westerns into their world-building and storytelling. Though it lacks the dusters and six-shooters, Killjoys captures that same spirit of the old West.
Following a trio of bounty hunters that are constantly outgunned and often on the run from one group or another, it doesn’t hit like Firefly, but scratches the same itch. A Killjoy is a bounty hunter. In the first episode, we meet our “heroes,” Dutch and Johnny, as they take a kill warrant for Andras on what seems like a routine mission.
It turns out, though, that “Andras” is actually Johnny’s brother D’avin, so instead, they find a way to nullify the kill warrant. D’avin joins them as a brand-new member of the Killjoys and, thus, becomes the audience surrogate for learning about the rough-and-tumble business.
That’s only the first two episodes of Killjoys, which soon falls into a rhythm of episodic adventures combined with the usual mythology arc playing out in the background. Unlike some sci-fi shows that can’t find the right balance, this SyFy original keeps things moving from the word “go.”
The Killjoys are working as officers for the RAC (Reclamation Apprehension Coalition), one of many factions in the universe. It all revolves around Old Town, an industrial city essentially controlled by The Company, a massive conglomerate that has a stranglehold on trade and commerce. You can see where the conflict in Killjoys is going, but as with any series about life on the edge of society, allegiances can change with the wind.
During its run on SyFy, Killjoys received widespread praise for the surprising depth of its world. Unlike Firefly, which didn’t have time to explain much of the workings of the Inner Planets, this series delves deep into politics, subterfuge, and secret plots involving immortal super soldiers.
Why Killjoys Failed
Killjoys never really got the credit it deserved during its run, but the SyFy channel treated it well. It was canceled after 5 seasons, but SyFy allowed it to finish on its own terms, something genre television almost never gets.
Despite getting five seasons, Killjoys never really blew up big on the radar of most science fiction fans, and today, only a few years after the show ended its run in 2019, it’s all but forgotten. What happened? Why isn’t it a bigger part of the conversation?
The thing about Killjoys is that it’s very much a spiritual successor to not only Firefly but also Farscape. In an era of super serious sci-fi, it doesn’t take itself too seriously and remains fairly light-hearted throughout.
However, that is both a positive and, to some, a negative. Killjoys never reaches the emotional depth of its contemporaries, like The Expanse or Dark Matter. And we have to admit, it’s reflected in the show’s acting, which is passable but doesn’t go beyond “B-tier sci-fi series.”
To some, that’s a good thing. If you start watching the show for a good time that’s exactly what you’ll get. You get a lot of it too, as there’s plenty to binge.
One of our favorite things about Killjoys is the fun that the crew had with the episode titles, which are all either puns or references, from “How to Kill Friends and Influence People” to “The Hullen Have Eyes” and, what we hope is a purposeful reference to Blake Lively’s greatest line-reading of all time, “Wargasm.” That immediately lets you know the level of seriousness the show maintains, and you’re now either excited to check it out or want to stay far, far away.
As a show on television in an era of super serious TV, an era in which people were so against even the notion of comedy that Hollywood stopped making them, it’s easy to understand why Killjoys may never have seen the success it might have deserved.
Whew, chileeeee! Justin Laboy has fans feeling some type of way after he asked Coi Leray if she was ready for some more mini-me’s. The couple is already spilling on their baby plans, and the internet is weighing in heavy with opinions on their next move.
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Justin Laboy’s Question For Coi Leray Has The Internet Screaming “Hol’ Up!”
Justin Laboy is still taking over the internet with his viral posts and memes, but he recently took things to a whole new level by throwing in Coi Leray in the mix. He shared a post that read, “I had 1 Baby & Say My A** Down Somewhere,” adding the caption, “WATCH ALL THE WOMEN SKIP THIS POST.” Then he jumped in the comments, tagging Coi and asking, “@coileray you ready to stand back up?? #Respectfully.” Coi responded and made it clear she was down for the vibes, writing, “mommy ready” with a shocked face emoji. After TSR reposted his message, Justin jumped into The Shade Room to make it clear that marriage is definitely coming first for him and Coi. He wants to make her wife before building their family. “We getting married before this baby. 2026 we not doing baby mamas… WIFE FIRST 💍 #Respectfully”
Fans Are Losing It Over Coi & Justin’s Baby Talk
Folks didn’t waste a second weighing in on Coi and Justin’s baby convo in The Shade Room’s comment section. Some were living for Justin’s energy, while others thought he came on a little too strong and warned Coi to reconsider moving too fast!
Instagram user @tashondanae wrote, “A RING 💍 FIRST MAMMAS @coileray.”
Instagram user @omgitsmedschoollll wrote, “Don’t do it 😭 they never like u after the baby.”
While Instagram user @nxh.4 wrote, “Really my type of carryinggg onnn😭😭😍😍😍😍😍”
Then Instagram user @cle0petra wrote, “Alright nie, too far.”
Another Instagram user @thequeenofaccountability wrote, “Then she will have the baby and they will break up. Slow down.”
instagram user @truly.rare wrote, “This is a threat if I’ve ever seen one.”
Then another Instagram user @lyriclindor wrote, “Idc what y’all say i love how he steps for her.”
Finally, Instagram user @chisaraok wrote, “I actually don’t see what’s wrong here. Maybe some took it personal. All I see is someone trying to do it the right way. It’s not their fault that we were hurt.”
Soft Girl Era Activated! Coi Can’t Stop Gushing Over Justin
Coi and Justin have been showing made love for each for a minute, especially on social media. There’s still no word on the exactly when they started dating, but Justin basically hard-launched their status in September 2025 when he posted a pic hugging Coi from behind with the caption, “MY COIIIII #Respectfully.” Since then, it’s been a full-on love fest, with Coi fully in her soft girl era with her man. Most recently, she shared a video sitting on Justin’s lap, telling him “he’s so cute and so handsome.” They’re clearly locked in, even if fans think they’re moving a little too fast with the baby plans. And whether or not a mini Justin and Coi enters the chat, fans already know Coi’s a mommy to her baby girl Miyoco, whom she shares with Trippie Redd.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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We all “Scream” for movie trailers at Super Bowl LX.
Lindsey Vonn sustained another injury after she crashed during her Sunday, February 8, ski run at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
An Italian hospital said Vonn “underwent an orthopedic operation to stabilize a fracture reported in her left leg” on Sunday and that she was being “treated by a multidisciplinary team.”
“She’ll be OK, but it’s going to be a bit of a process,” U.S. Ski and Snowboard’s chief of sport Anouk Patty said on Sunday. “This sport’s brutal and people need to remember when they’re watching [that] these athletes are throwing themselves down a mountain and going really, really fast.”
Earlier in the day, the Ski and Snowboard team said Vonn was “in stable condition.”
Vonn, 41, crashed 13 seconds into her women’s downhill run, where she was subsequently heard screaming in pain. The pro athlete was immediately airlifted off the course, similarly to what occurred after she crashed and tore her ACL nine days earlier at a World Cup Race in Switzerland.
The 2026 Olympics were meant to be Vonn’s big comeback to the sport. Despite retiring in 2019, Vonn decided to make a competitive return in 2024.
“Just getting to these Olympics has been a journey, and one that some did not believe in from the start,” Vonn wrote via Instagram on Saturday, February 7, ahead of her downhill run. “I retired for six years, and because of a partial knee replacement, I had the chance to compete one more time. But why? Everyone seems to be asking me that question. But I think the answer is simple … I just love ski racing.”
She continued, “I am not unsure about life outside of sport. I am not searching for meaning or for attention or money. I know exactly who I am and I know exactly what I am made of. I am the product of amazing parents who showed me that hard work and determination pays off. My mother, who is watching over me, taught me the power of positivity and resilience. My father, who will be watching in the stands with my family and friends, taught me hard work and mental toughness.”
Lindsey Vonn crashes during the Women’s Downhill on day two of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. IOC via Getty Images
Vonn further stressed that while she couldn’t “guarantee a good result,” she still planned to try her hardest.
“I can guarantee I will give it everything I have. But no matter what happens, I have already won,” she concluded her Instagram upload. “The outpouring of love and support over the past few days has been overwhelming in the best way. It has given me energy and helped me more than I can describe.”
Vonn still planned to compete after her ACL injury earlier this month, in which she tore the ligament completely in two.
Lindsey Vonn has the full support of her teammate Breezy Johnson at the 2026 Olympics, even as she powers through an ACL injury. “There will be six Americans running the Downhill training runs and if Lindsey cannot compete … or doesn’t feel competitive enough others can take her place,” Johnson, 30, wrote via Threads on […]
“After extensive consultations with doctors, intense therapy, physical tests as well as skiing today, I have determined I am capable of competing in the Olympic Downhill on Sunday,” Vonn said in a Monday, February 3, Instagram video. “Of course I will still need to do one training run, as is required to race on Sunday, but … I am confident in my body’s ability to perform. Despite my injuries my knee is stable, I do not have swelling and my muscles are firing and reacting as they should.”
Vonn further stated that she would continue “to evaluate with [her] medical team on a daily basis” for any medical changes before the race.
“I have every intention of competing on Sunday,” Vonn said at the time. “I know what my chances in these Olympics were before this crash, and even though my chances aren’t the same now, there is still a chance. And as long as I have a chance, I will not lose hope. I will not give up! It’s not over yet. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and supported me. I feel the love and it is giving me strength.”
Roomies, things got a little unexpected on social media over the weekend when NBA YoungBoy reached out to Nicki Minaj in a heartfelt post. Fresh off the release of his latest album, the rapper used X (formerly Twitter) to send a public message to his 2023 collaborator, showing concern and support during a moment that’s been stirring plenty of attention.
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NBA YoungBoy Checks In With Nicki Minaj Amid Backlash
On Saturday, NBA YoungBoy wrote, “@Nicki Minaj this yo li n*a, idk what’s going on but I love you and I need you.” While it’s unclear if anything specific prompted the message, it comes on the heels of Nicki Minaj’s recent political controversy. The ‘Beez In The Trap’ rapper has been facing plenty of backlash for her recent public support of President Donald Trump, including calling herself his “number one fan.”
Additionally, the YB & Nicki’s previous collaboration on the track ‘WTF’ only adds another layer to the moment, reminding followers that their connection seemingly goes beyond the headlines. Whether it’s music, friendship, or just genuine concern, NBA’s message shows that even amid controversy, artists are looking out for each other.
Is There More To YoungBoy’s Tweet?
The moment didn’t stay quiet for long—fans immediately ran to The Shade Room’s comment section to weigh in. Many people speculated there had to be more to the story, with some suggesting YoungBoy might be hinting at a future feature on a song. Others thought he could’ve just been reaching out because he wanted to make sure she was doing okay, sparking a flurry of theories and reactions in the comments.
One Instagram user @tomorrowsfriday615 said, “The best thing you can do to a person that’s being kicked while they’re down is lift them up🙏🏾👑🫶🏽✨”
This Instagram user @jaybiez added, “I love to see they still cool, loved their music together“
And, Instagram user @matthew_margerum commented, “That’s so real🔥🔥You know what let me give this album a spin ✊🏾💯”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @shanelcoeur shared, “someone actually has her back❤️”
While Instagram user @lipssnlocss wrote, “I love their bond❤️ it’s givinggggg: big sis little brother😍😍🔥❤️”
Finally, Instagram user @you_brazy said, “The whole world needs her actually. The state of female rap is cray 😭😩😩”
Nicki Minaj Isn’t Facing The Drama Alone
Nicki Minaj has been making headlines for more than just her music lately, thanks to her outspoken support of MAGA-aligned figures, including a recent red carpet appearance at the ‘Melania’ film premiere with Donald and Melania Trump. The move had social media buzzing, with fans and critics debating everything from her intentions to the messages she’s sending. But Nicki isn’t facing the heat alone—fellow rapper Waka Flocka stepped in to show some love, taking to Twitter on Friday, Jan. 30 to write, “S/O my sister @NICKIMINAJ You still Queen of Brick Squad lol Squaddd family.” Short and seemingly lighthearted, the post reminded fans that even amid the drama, Nicki has allies in the rap world who aren’t shy about holding her down.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
Toheeb Jimoh’s career momentum continues to build after he joined the cast of “Industry” in Season 4 of the HBO drama.
The English actor is best known for his portrayal of soccer star Sam Obisanya on “Ted Lasso,” a breakout role that earned him his first Emmy nomination.
In January 2026, Jimoh made his debut as Kwabena Bannerman in the Season 4 premiere of “Industry.”
The fast-rising star has since opened up about the traits that initially drew him to the role, including the “finance bro” confidence the character exudes.
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Toheeb Jimoh Reveals He Was An ‘Industry’ Fan Before Being Cast
Long before joining the cast of “Industry,” Jimoh says he was already watching the show as a fan.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, the London-born actor explained that he was specifically drawn to the way the show platformed the best emerging actors in his home country.
“There aren’t many shows that showcase U.K. talent the way that ‘Industry’ does,” Jimoh said, noting that the popular drama had become a reliable launchpad for many British actors.
“The characters are really rich and complex, and I feel like it’s just really great parts for young actors,” the HBO star continued. “As evidenced by the fact that it’s showcased so many great British actors who are now doing brilliant things with their careers.”
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The Actor Breaks Down Kwabena’s ‘Finance Bro’ Persona
In his interview with THR, Jimoh unpacked the idiosyncrasies of his “Industry” character, including what he described as Kwabena’s “finance bro” persona.
“He’s a trader, he’s a public-school boy, and he’s one of those people who are instilled with a type of confidence only private school can give you,” Jimoh said. “He feels very much like he’s part of the ‘laddy’ culture of ‘finance bro,’ feels like [that’s] Kwabena’s bag.”
Jimoh appreciates that his character sticks out like a sore thumb on “Industry,” but also acknowledges that this makes for compelling on-screen conflict.
“He finds himself at odds with the people he’s around because he’s on a different frequency to them,” Jimoh explained. “So, it really brings up interesting frictions between him and the other characters.”
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Toheeb Jimoh Opens Up About Filming Intimate Scenes On ‘Industry’
Since the first season of “Industry,” the writers of the show have never shied away from incorporating intimate scenes, some of which are considered quite daring, even by modern television standards.
Jimoh was very quickly introduced to this side of “Industry” when he first started on the show.
“My literal first minute on set was shooting that first intimacy scene with Myha’la,” he recalled. The actor explained that the intimacy coordinator on set helps to make the scenes comfortable and safe for everyone involved.
“They’ve built a real safe environment,” Jimoh said. “There’s clear language around how to make those scenes work. Everyone’s really comfortable around them.”
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Jimoh Addresses Kwabena’s Surprise Hookup With Sweetpea
In Episode 5 of “Industry” Season 4, Kwabena Bannerman travels to Accra, Ghana, alongside his SternTao colleague Sweetpea Golightly (Miriam Petche).
The pair is on a mission to investigate suspected fraud tied to a fintech company in the African city, but end up sleeping together despite Kwabena being in a relationship with Harper (Myha’la).
Jimoh does not expect the fallout to be immediate, but believes the entanglement between the two characters has only just begun.
“They’re going to put their masks back up, and when they’re back at Sterne Tao, it’s back to work,” Jimoh predicted. “But I do feel they obviously have some level of desire for each other. Like deep, deep, deep down.”
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Toheeb Jimoh On Taking The ‘Industry’ Story To Africa
Although the episode’s events unfolded in Ghana, Jimoh said the filming actually took place in South Africa. “The Power” star did, however, express interest in the potential of creating stories in the West African nation.
“I would love to shoot in Ghana, though,” he said. “I’d love to shoot in West Africa more.”
In a separate interview with Variety, Petche addressed the moment between Sweetpea and Kwabena, and how it changes her character’s dynamic moving forward.
“I am worried for her, but it’s also one of the things I love about the show,” she said. “These characters aren’t straightforward. They can change over time.”
Travis Kelce
Parties Like It’s His Bday in SF … Without Taylor!!!
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Travis Kelce isn’t in the Super Bowl this year, but he’s still having a ball! We got video of the NFL star partying hard in San Francisco ahead of the big game … without his fiancée Taylor Swift.
We don’t know if there was Bacardi in his cup, but Travis definitely partied like it was his birthday as 50 Cent‘s classic “In Da Club” blared from the club speakers.
Travis has been flying solo the past couple days … and Taylor’s presence has still been felt throughout his trip.
Just Thursday, he was spotted bopping to TS from the DJ booth at the “‘Tight Ends & Friends’ Presented by Cash App and VISA” bash.
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There’s no telling if Taylor will join her man at Levi’s Stadium to see who hoists the Lombardi trophy this year, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
Quentin Tarantino has given fans some amazing movies in his limited filmography. The fan-favorite director is known to deliver hard-hitting narratives with a healthy dose of blood and graphic violence on the side. While his movies get a lot of critical acclaim and fan adoration, they also often create controversy. Counted among his most divisive works is Django Unchained, starring the likes of Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio, among other frequent collaborators.
Though the movie divided its audience, it indeed created an impact, garnering several Academy Awards nominations, and earning an 87% Rotten Tomatoes score from the critics and another 92% from fans. Set two years before the Civil War, we follow a slave, Django (Foxx), who finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter named Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers. Upon their mission’s success, Schultz frees Django, and together they hunt the South’s most-wanted criminals. Things take a turn when their travels take them to the infamous plantation where Django’s long-lost wife is still a slave.
It seems like fans are returning to the Spaghetti Western as it has emerged as the top feature on Hulu’s streaming charts, as per FlixPatrol. It is standing ahead of films like Tarot, The Mummy, Tin Soldier, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and more. Django Unchained is loved for its cinematography, screenplay, and strong performances from Foxx, Waltz, and DiCaprio. The feature also stars Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, Dennis Christopher, James Remar, Michael Parks, and Don Johnson in supporting roles.
What’s Controversial About ‘Django Unchained’?
Django Unchained faced criticism for its frequent use of racial slurs by DiCaprio’s character. Further, its graphic depiction of slavery revolted some viewers, but the ones who could stomach it often deem the film one of Tarantino’s best. While the movie’s story is straight-forward, it has even deeper themes that touch upon questions of justice, revenge, dehumanization, and slavery. The tough language and physical violence only reflect the times it’s set in. The film also marks Tarantino’s highest grossing movie, grossing $449 million against a $100 million budget. The director followed up the success of the feature with The Hateful Eight, which proved equally controversial but is considered underrated.
Meanwhile, Django Unchained is streaming on Hulu. You can check out the trailer above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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December 25, 2012
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165 minutes
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Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, James W. Skotchdopole, Michael Shamberg, Pilar Savone, Reginald Hudlin, Shannon McIntosh
Late-night posts always hit a little different, and Chris Brown had the internet smiling after popping up online with his daughter Royalty in a moment nobody was expecting—but everybody loved. Without saying too much, the singer gave fans a quick glimpse into his offstage life that leaned way more wholesome than flashy. Let’s just say… dad duties were very much in effect.
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Chris Brown Shows Off Girl Dad Energy
In the early hours of Sunday morning, Chris Brown took to TikTok and shared a short but sweet clip showing him fully tapped into his girl dad energy. The video was captioned “Girl DAD activities,” and it showed Chris standing in front of the camera with one arm in the air, the other on his hip, slightly bent over while holding his stance.
As he hopped to his left, his daughter Royalty jumped into frame doing the exact same move. And, she was followed by what appeared to be her friends joining in right behind her. The moment felt playful, unscripted, and very much giving family fun. Chris kept the moves simple, clearly letting Royalty lead the way, while the girls matched his steps and filled the frame with energy.
Fans React To Breezy’s Dad Moment
Fans immediately ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comments, and whew—things got a little spicy in there, chile. Some folks were praising Chris, saying he really is THAT dad and loving how present he looked with Royalty. Meanwhile, others couldn’t get over the fact that your friend’s dad could literally be Chris Breezy’s, while a few jokers slid in asking if he could be their daddy too.
One Instagram user @dominiquechinn said, “Love seeing dads be great dads and enjoying life with their kids ❤️”
This Instagram user @melaninn_tee added, “I love himmmm ❤️. He a great daddy . I bet he’d be a greater daddy to me too 😂😭😭😭🤣”
And, Instagram user @mstbm731 wrote, “Imagine being a lil girl & your friends dad is CHRIS🔥🙌🏾🔥🙌🏾🥰🥰🥰”
While Instagram user @theevanmonet commented, “He’s my dad too“
Then Instagram user @droppsofhoney added, “To be a Kid again 😍 I miss that!! 😂😂 I didn’t really want to grow up, I lied 🤣”
Finally, Instagram user @honey1x shared, “You can tell he a really cool dad😩❤️❤️❤️”
Breezy Brings Father-Son Goals To The Red Carpet
Chris Brown proved once again that he’s all about family as he hit the red carpet at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards with his son, Aeko. The father-son duo brought serious style and major father-son goals. It wasn’t just about the fashion—the moment reminded fans that Chris is always present in his kids’ lives, showing up for them in style and making memories that scream #DadGoals. Breezy and Aeko’s red carpet appearance proved once again that when it comes to fatherhood, Chris doesn’t just talk the talk—he walks it out, and brings a whole vibe with him.
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