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After playing in theaters worldwide for more than 50 days, James Cameron‘s Avatar: Fire and Ashdropped out of the domestic top five this past weekend. The epic threequel hasn’t been as successful as its record-breaking predecessors, but it’s still among the highest-grossing films ever made. Avatar: Fire and Ash will probably pass its final domestic box office milestone ($400 million) in the coming days, but it seems poised to fall short of the $1.5 billion mark worldwide. It continues to trail the original Avatar, the highest-grossing film in global box office history, by around $1.5 billion. It’s also trailing Avatar: The Way of Water, the third-biggest hit ever, by approximately $1 billion. While Disney and Cameron ponder over the franchise’s future, Avatar: Fire and Ash can celebrate its latest achievement.
In its eighth weekend of release at the domestic box office, the movie grossed around $3.5 million and finished seventh on the chart. Avatar: Fire and Ash found itself being outperformed by fellow Disney release Zootopia 2, which has been playing in theaters for a longer period of time, but is simply refusing to die down. Zootopia 2 has made more than $400 million domestically and more than $1.7 billion worldwide — it’s the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025, and number two on the overall charts behind only China’s Ne Zha 2. However, while Zootopia 2 managed to score a Best Animated Feature nod at the Oscars, Avatar: Fire and Ash earned lukewarm reviews and was largely shut out. The threequel became the first installment of the blockbuster Avatar franchise to not receive a Best Picture nomination, and will likely become the series’ first entry to fall short of the $2 billion mark worldwide.
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Here’s the Space Opera That ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Has Overtaken
With a running domestic haul of over $390 million, Avatar: Fire and Ashovertook fellow space opera Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 this weekend. Directed by James Gunn, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 made around $389 million in its domestic run and around $870 million worldwide. It earned excellent reviews and is now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 85% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, whose consensus described it as “dazzling.” The trilogy ended with Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which earned positive reviews as well and grossed nearly $850 million worldwide. However, Avatar: Fire and Ash cost roughly twice as much as any Guardians of the Galaxy movie, and its underperformance has raised questions about the franchise’s future.
You can watch the film in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Blake Lively is reportedly persona non grata at Taylor Swift‘s upcoming wedding. The former besties are said to have fallen out in the wake of Lively’s lawsuit involving her former co-star, Justin Baldoni.
The pop star is now reportedly keeping the actress off the guest list, as she wants the event to be completely free of legal drama and controversy.
Taylor Swift has also allegedly changed her phone number following the leak of private messages exchanged with Blake Lively, a move said to be aimed at enforcing firmer boundaries.
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Taylor Swift No Longer Trusts Blake Lively And Ryan Reynolds
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Swift’s upcoming wedding to her longtime beau, Travis Kelce, is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated celebrity events, with rumors about its potential details swirling ever since the pop star reportedly got engaged.
Among the many points of speculation is who will make the guest list when the ceremony eventually takes place. While actress Blake Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, once seemed guaranteed an invitation, that may no longer be the case.
Reports now suggest the duo have been cut from the list, as Swift’s relationship with Lively has soured amid the ongoing legal drama involving the actress and her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni.
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“They are not invited. Period,” one insider said of Lively and Reynolds, according to journalist Rob Shuter’s #ShutterScoop. “Taylor wants a drama-free day, and she no longer trusts Blake or Ryan.”
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Another source claimed that Swift decided long ago to exclude the duo and is said to have no second thoughts about it.
“There’s no ‘will she or won’t she,’” the insider remarked, adding, “She won’t.”
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The Singer ‘Felt Violated’ By Unsealed Private Messages Between Her And Blake Lively
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Amid the ongoing legal saga between Lively and Baldoni, Swift has largely remained silent, despite allegations from Baldoni and his lawyers that she was one of the individuals his co-star used to pressure him into accepting Lively’s rewrite of their movie.
At the time, Swift, through her lawyers, denied having any involvement in the film and ultimately avoided being compelled to sit for a deposition after the judge denied Baldoni’s last-minute attempt to subpoena her.
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The recent release of text messages between Lively and Swift has seemingly called the pop star’s earlier claims into question.
However, it appears that Swift is more concerned about the exposure of her private communications than the allegations themselves.
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“Taylor felt exposed and violated,” said an insider. “That crossed a line for her.” As for Swift’s relationship with Lively, there is seemingly no hope of it being rebuilt, at least for now.
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“There’s been an emotional gap for a long time,” a source notes. “Rebuilding trust doesn’t feel possible right now.”
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Taylor Swift Felt Her Privacy Was ‘Impacted’ By The Leaked Text Messages
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According to a source who spoke to People Magazine, the release of the text messages has left Swift feeling very “uncomfortable” as she believes her privacy was impacted.
“Taylor feels like her privacy was impacted,” the insider noted. “Anyone would be uncomfortable if their private texts were suddenly made public.”
Another source noted that the singer never anticipated the drama or being dragged into any controversy, as all she wanted to do was support her friend.
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“She was just being a friend to Blake,” the source said. “It’s turned into something bigger than she ever expected. She never thought private messages would become public.”
So now, according to the insider, Swift is “just trying to stay away from the drama.”
The Singer Reportedly Changed Her Phone Number To Set Boundaries
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Following the leaked messages, Swift reportedly changed her number, and the alleged reason was shared by a source.
“Taylor needed to set boundaries and protect her peace,” one insider told Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop about the decision. “She’s very private and doesn’t take kindly to people overstepping.”
While the move did raise questions at the time, a different insider claimed that it wasn’t “petty or dramatic” but was about Swift “reclaiming control over her life.”
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One more source pointed out that only a few close people have access to the pop star’s new contact.
“This was a full reset,” said the source. “She’s in charge of who can reach her and when — and that’s how she keeps her sanity in Hollywood.”
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Other A-Listers Have Been Dragged Into Blake Lively’s Suit
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Beyond Swift, several other Hollywood stars have been dragged into the legal saga between Lively and Baldoni.
High-profile names such as Ben Affleck, his ex-wife Jennifer Lopez, and his close friend Matt Damon have been mentioned, a development that is said to have left them, along with other named A-listers, frustrated.
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“The feeling is frustration,” an insider close to Affleck and Damon told Us Weekly. “There’s a sense of, ‘Why am I being dragged into this?’ It’s created unnecessary stress and irritation, and people feel like it’s become a black hole.”
Meanwhile, other celebrities acquainted with Lively and Baldoni are said to be worried that they, too, may be mentioned.
“Even those who have nothing to do with it are worried about getting mentioned or dragged into public speculation.”
Ricky Martin stunned fans with his surprisingly youthful appearance during his cameo at the Super Bowl halftime show.
The singer’s facial transformation especially caused so much chatter that experts have now weighed in on how he may have achieved a look that seemingly defies his age.
Ricky Martin, who appeared alongside headlining act Bad Bunny at the annual event, is said to have possibly undergone cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers or fat grafting.
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Ricky Martin Reportedly Didn’t Have Any Major Face Surgeries
Ricky Martin turned heads during his surprise Super Bowl halftime appearance, with many fans and commentators remarking that he looked surprisingly youthful for his age.
Although the singer has yet to admit whether he recently had any procedure done on his face.
Dr Sean McNally, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Portland, Oregon, believes that Martin did have some work done, but it’s not likely something major.
Speaking with the Daily Mail, the medical expert ruled out surgeries that involve a lift to a part of the face, as well as blepharoplasty. The latter is a surgery that involves the doctor cutting into the creases of the eyelids to trim loose skin and muscle and remove excess fat.
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“To me it doesn’t appear that he’s had a major plastic surgery like facelift, neck lift, browlift, or blepharoplasty,” McNally shared with the outlet about the Puerto Rican singer.
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The Singer Likely Used Fillers And Other Non-Invasive Procedures
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Regarding the facial work Martin may have had done, McNally suggested that the singer might have used fillers or fat grafting to achieve better midface shape and volume.
Both procedures are known to be minimally invasive and are commonly used to add volume, alter facial contours, and fill in wrinkled areas.
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The expert also noted that the Livin’ La Vida Loca artist displayed significantly improved “skin tone and texture.”
He added that this enhancement may also be the result of filler, particularly in the midface or jawline.
McNally went on to note that a strong skincare regimen likely played a role as well, along with the possible use of laser treatments to help prevent hyperpigmentation.
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“The most likely culprits would be a skin care regimen that utilizes hydroquinone and lighter resurfacing lasers like Moxi or erbium as they’re more appropriate for difficult and reactive skin types,” he continued.
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How Fans Reacted To Ricky Martin’s Youthful Appearance At The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Fans who were in awe of Martin’s younger look took to social media to make glowing comments about him.
“I can’t get over how good Ricky Martin looked. Like that, man is gorgeous & aging so gracefully,” one fan said.
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“For a guy who lived a crazy life, Ricky Martin looks great,” a second user said.
“Ricky Martin might look better now than he did 20 years ago,” a third fan commented, while a fourth wrote, “New life goal is to look as young as Ricky Martin at 54.”
“I am angry that Ricky Martin has always been so much better looking than me, and as we age, the gap keeps getting bigger,” one more person joked.
“Ricky Martin got that face snatched back with a banana clip behind his ears. He look good! #SuperBowl,” yet another commented.
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Ricky Martin Showed Support For Bad Bunny Ahead Of The Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Days before stepping onto the Super Bowl stage with Bad Bunny, Martin heaped praises on the multiple Grammy Award winner for hitting a milestone at such a prestigious music event.
“Benito, brother, seeing you win three Grammy Awards, one of them for album of the year with a production entirely in Spanish, touched me deeply,” the singer remarked in Spanish.
He added, “Not only as an artist, but as a Puerto Rican who has walked stages around the world carrying his language, his accent, and his story. I know what it means to succeed without letting go of where you come from. I know how heavy it is, what it costs, and what is sacrificed when you decide not to change because others ask you to.”
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The Latin Singer Called Bad Bunny’s Achievement At The Grammys A ‘Human Victory’
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In Martin’s emotional message to Bad Bunny, he described his Grammy wins as a “historic musical accomplishment.”
He also branded the Latin rapper’s career achievements as a “cultural and human victory.”
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“You won without changing the color of your voice. You won without erasing your roots,” Martin noted.
He concluded, “You won by staying true to Puerto Rico.”
Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure proved to be a breakout smash, appealing to sci-fi fans with its time-traveling plot and appealing to general audiences with its affable stoner comedy. The movie (the first big role for former John Wick icon Keanu Reeves) soon got a sequel, one that broke all the rules and subverted all of our expectations. You can now stream this underrated film for free on Tubi and discover for yourself why Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey (1991) might secretly be the best sequel ever made.
The premise of Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey is that the titular duo are inexplicably responsible for creating a future utopia, but a bad guy who wants to stop the party sends robot duplicates to kill our heroes in the present day. These bad bots actually succeed, throwing Bill and Ted to their doom before these would-be rock stars can win a local Battle of the Bands. But these two meatheads won’t let a little thing like death keep them down, and once they run into a new frenemy in the afterlife, they realize that their bogus journey is just beginning.
Sci-Fi’s Slacker Dream Team Returns
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey has a tight cast of excellent performers, including George Carlin (best known outside this franchise for Dogma) as a groovy mentor from the day after tomorrow. The Grim Reaper is played to hilarious perfection, by William Sadler (best known for Shawshank Redemption), while Alex Winter (best known Adulthood) plays one half of the titular time-trippers. The other is played by Keanu Reeves, who transformed the notoriety of this franchise into headlining roles in action masterpieces like The Matrix and John Wick.
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey wasn’t so bogus for audiences: against a budget of $20 million, this film earned $38 million. This was less than the original movie, and Bogus Journey was considered a minor failure until it earned a cult following on home video and streaming. That cult following helped this movie get a sequel, and 2020 (the pandemic? Talk about a bogus journey!) saw the release of the long-awaited Bill and Ted Face the Music.
Declared DOA By The Critics
When Bill& Ted’s Bogus Journey came out, many reviewers decided this sequel was totally heinous. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 56 percent rating, with critics acknowledging that this follow-up film had the same sense of humor as the groundbreaking first film and the same cast giving the script everything they had. They just felt like this second trip to the well delivered diminished returns compared to their original romp through time and space.
However, the movie impressed certain reviewers more than others, including legendary film critic Roger Ebert. In his review, Ebert said that Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey is “the kind of movie where you start out snickering in spite of yourself, and end up actually admiring the originality that went into creating this hallucinatory slapstick.” This is a solid take, and the movie is filled with so many deliciously stupid punchlines that it’s easy to forget how smart the setup to these jokes really is.
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A Sequel That Raises The Stakes
I’ll actually go one better than the late, great Ebert and say that Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey is secretly the best sequel ever made. It would have been insanely easy to just give us a lame retread of the first film, with our not-so-dynamic duo traveling to more time periods and teaming up with more historical figures. Instead, the sequel zigs wherever you expect it to zag, sending our boys to Heaven and Hell in sequences that further our understanding of these characters in unexpectedly complex ways.
It helps that Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey adds fun new characters, including both the evil robots and the Grim Reaper. William Sadler is always game for genre work, and he turns his Reaper into the best kind of comic figure: a man who takes himself way too seriously. Watching him get his butt kicked in board games is hilarious, and by the end of the movie, he proves himself to be the ultimate third wheel of Wild Stallyns, a band that might just save the world.
A Hauntingly Good Sequel
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey will appeal to sci-fi fans looking for something more lighthearted to watch, but it also has undeniable mass appeal thanks to its witty writing, rapid-fire jokes, and affable cast. It’s the kind of movie you can put on at a party, and people can vibe out with between conversations. But it’s also the kind of movie you can watch on your own to enjoy its surprising depth, sophistication, and craft.
Will you agree that Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey is the best sequel ever made, or would you like to send this ‘90s classic on a one-way trip to the past? The only way to find out is to stream this quirky comedy for free on Tubi. If nothing else, this is the perfect way to see how future action icon Keanu Reeves got his start!
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| Published NBC Tried Very Hard To Get People To Watch Knight Rider 2008
Reboots and remakes aren’t a new Hollywood trend. For decades, studios have been digging into their archives to revive old IP for a new generation. It worked with Battlestar Galactica, but a few years later, Universal attempted the same formula: a TV movie, then a launch of the new, darker, grittier series with Knight Rider.
The deliberately cheesy ’80s series that turned David Hasselhoff into an international star stalled at the starting line when it returned in 2008. Not even a mid-season rework could save the series, which is now mostly forgotten, while the original remains a fan favorite.
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Not Your Daddy’sKnight Rider…. Unfortunately
The 2008 series replaces Hasselhoff’s Michael Knight with his son, Michael Tracuer, adopting the name Knight after the first episode (played by Justin Bruening, now a Hallmark movie regular), and Val Kilmer voices K.I.T.T. The two are working for the U.S. government under the watchful eye of FBI Agent Carrie Rivai (Sydney Poitier) and NSA Agent Alex Torres (Yancey Arias), at least for the first dozen episodes before the reboot hits and the pair end up working for the revived Foundation for Law and Government (FLAG). This time around, K.I.T.T. is powered by nanotechnology, and the series attempted to tell overarching storylines digging into both Mike’s forgotten past and the return of K.I.T.T.’s archenemy, K.A.R.R.
As with most network procedurals, the overarching storylines came into play during the opening and closing of most episodes, with the bulk of the runtime an adventure of the week. Mike goes undercover to foil assassination plots, has to drive over 100 MPH to keep a bomb from exploding, goes undercover to prevent an assassination, races a terrorist, and you’re starting to get the picture. To Universal’s credit, they put a hefty budget behind the Knight Rider reboot, with every episode featuring great shots of K.I.T.T., but in 2008, no one could get excited over the return of a show that was mostly known for being a punchline.
Once he finally appears, K.A.R.R. was voiced by Peter Cullen, most famous as the voice of Transformers’ Optimus Prime, which is a little ironic as the reboot series decided to turn K.I.T.T. into a transformer. Taking advantage of the nanomachine concept and an increased special effects budget, K.I.T.T. would shift forms into “attack mode” and even “turbo boost,” resulting in exterior modifications to the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. It was the right type of updating from the original’s “Super Pursuit Mode” but overshadowed by every other misguided attempt to modernize the series.
No One Cares About Michael Knight’s Love Life
Knight Rider was so ignored that NBC dropped the series from 22 to 17 episodes, and dropping the extended cast halfway through to focus more on Michael and K.I.T.T. proved to be too little, too late. The TV movie pilot brought in 12 million viewers, but by going darker, it alienated fans of the original, and everyone else realized the goofy concept didn’t work in the 21st century. If the studio had embraced the inherent absurdity of a superpowered car used to perform clandestine government missions, it could have been a weekly Fast and Furious adventure.
Universal tried to replicate Knight Rider in 1985, while the original was still airing, with Street Hawk by turning the car into a motorcycle, but as Torque proved, that never works. The success of the Battlestar Galactica reboot has never been duplicated, no matter how many times studios try. Instead of attempting to make something new and different, we’re subjected to more NCIS spin-offs, more updated revivals that miss the entire point of the original (looking at you, Charmed), and another Dexter sequel series.
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Knight Rider 2008 attempted to do something different by shifting its missions and featuring a larger, more diverse cast. In the process, it forgot that what made the original a fan favorite was the relationship between Michael and K.I.T.T., not Michael’s love life, and especially not by forcing a love triangle into the story. Back in 2008, giving fans a campy show that winks at the audience would have been new and original; instead, they got another “modern” update, and Universal had to handle another early cancellation.
Marc Anthony isn’t diving headfirst into the Beckham family drama but he is acknowledging it.
The singer and longtime friend of the famous family briefly addressed the ongoing tension between Davidand Victoria Beckham and their eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, calling the situation “unfortunate” while making it clear he’s not interested in fueling the fire.
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Marc praised the Beckham family and emphasized his long history with them, saying the public narrative doesn’t reflect the full reality of what’s going on behind closed doors.
“I have nothing to say about what’s happening with the family,” Marc said. “They’re a wonderful, wonderful family. I’ve known them since before the kids were born. I’m godfather to Cruz. I’m really close to the family.”
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While he avoided specifics, Marc did hint the story circulating publicly may not be entirely accurate. “It’s extremely unfortunate how it’s playing out but [how it’s playing out] is hardly the truth,” he added.
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Marc’s comments come weeks after Brooklyn publicly aired grievances about his parents and siblings in a series of Instagram Stories. In the posts, Brooklyn accused his parents of controlling him for much of his life and claimed his anxiety disappeared after stepping away from his family. He also defended his wife, Nicola Peltz, pushing back against claims she influences or controls him.
Brooklyn further alleged tensions boiled over at his wedding, claiming Victoria interrupted a planned moment when Marc was serenading the newlyweds. According to Brooklyn, his mom instead danced with him in a way he described as inappropriate and humiliating.
The timeline has been heating up all week as fans geared up to tune into Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Between Chris Brown’s seemingly subtle reaction and ongoing chatter online, folks haven’t stopped debating who the Super Bowl should’ve booked or who should take the stage next year. Now, DJ Akademiks has sparked a fresh round of discourse after throwing his own nomination into the mix.
DJ Akademiks Weighs In On The Halftime Conversation
DJ Akademiks took to X to share his thoughts on this year’s halftime show, praising the energy while also throwing shade at last year’s performance.
“This halftime show was fun.. had ppl vibing and dancing on some positive togetherness sht… last year Kendrick did a PSA for PDFS the whole performance .. sht was awkward and tone deaf. N**a we ain’t tryna hear dat sht.. we tryna get lit and turnt! Bad Bunny clears sorry!”
He then shifted the conversation toward next year, officially throwing his own pick into the ring. “Next year I nominate NBA YOUNGBOY to perform. Roc Nation I have sent my official recommendation via email and courier mail. Thanks for yall consideration!!! YB 2027 SUPERBOWL!” Akademiks also showed love to Chris Brown as a potential headliner, calling him one of the best performers alive right now and saying organizers should book him while he’s still flipping across stages.
I agree next year let’s put on BRIS BREEZY! ngl ain’t nobody alive rn can perform like him rn. We gotta book him before he get too old to do triple backflips and Gabbie Douglas somersaults n shit. Chris put his heart into every performance. Usher was good. BREEZY da GOAT! pic.twitter.com/8YYUmF326l
Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens to debate DJ Akademiks’ tweet. Many said they don’t think it will ever happen. Others added it better not happen before Chris Brown or Lil Wayne. Meanwhile, YoungBoy’s fans are already ready to buy tickets, sharing why they believe he’d deliver the perfect halftime show.
Instagram user @_pooh_215_ wrote. “Bring the slime im ready that definitely be the best superbowl ever rs make America slimy again”
Instagram user @kngmilly added, “I’m buying that ticket 💯”
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While Instagram user @getmakyo wrote, “First time Akademics has said sum I agree with”
Instagram user @whodontluv_bucks wrote, “I just went to a halftime show where I didn’t understand one word I don’t need that sh** again”
Instagram user @1mblivin_ wrote, “Them grey folks would not let that happen let’s be real”
While Instagram user @sexytoocutee wrote, “Hmm not before Chris brown”
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Instagram user @clipjunkie11 wrote, “I don’t think people understand that for the past 4-5 years all the teams been playing yb after they win”
Instagram user @povpadro added, “Record breaking halftime show hands down !!!
While Instagram user @loveetea_ wrote, “Him over wayne? Please stfu”
Reginae Carter And Joseline Hernadez Enter The Chat
While the internet continues to debate who should’ve performed at the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, Reginae Carter made it clear she’s over it. She took to her Instagram Story writing, “I’m so tired of y’all fighting about this Super Bowl show every year! Lolll.”
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If y’all recall, last year’s debate centered around her father, Lil Wayne, after many fans felt he should’ve headlined, especially since the game took place in his hometown of New Orleans. Some even argued he should’ve been chosen over Kendrick Lamar.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the internet, Joseline Hernandez chimed in after a fan tweeted that Bad Bunny should’ve brought her out during the show. Joseline replied, “That s**t would have been jumping.”
Andy Cohen has bumped heads with a few celebrities during public feuds, including Kathy Griffin and Jillian Michaels. However, some of the most shocking clashes have been with his “Real Housewives” employees: NeNe Leakes, Carole Radziwill, Bethenny Frankel, and Leah McSweeney.
Recently, however, Andy Cohen has made nice with two of the above women—Leakes and Griffin—both of whom had roles on Bravo in various productions. But could his willingness to move on from the past be tied to something deeper? Claims from an alleged Bravo insider suggest exactly that.
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Why Is Andy Cohen Making Nice With Former Foes?
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A source close to the network spoke with Page Six about Cohen’s headline-making relationship updates over the last several months, suggesting they might have more to do with Cohen’s legal battles behind the scenes.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Cohen was named in an explosive lawsuit by McSweeney and accused of exploiting her addiction during her time on “The Real Housewives of New York.”
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The source told Page Six that Cohen is “worried” about the lawsuit, which is currently before a judge.
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McSweeney Sued Andy Cohen, Bravo, And ‘RHONY’ Production Companies
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McSweeney claimed in a 2024 lawsuit that “Real Housewives” producers downplayed her alcohol addiction and attempted to induce her to drink more while filming.
A federal judge dismissed parts of the suit, according to a report from PEOPLE. However, the judge ruled that she could “sue for retaliation based on her re-casting, given that it allegedly occurred shortly after she filed a complaint with the human resources department.”
“Cohen texted Plaintiff to that effect on November 10, 2022, referencing Plaintiff’s complaint of discrimination previously brought to the attention of Bravo employee Sezin Cavusoglu as part of the reason she would not be cast,” the judge wrote.
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McSweeney Can Sue Over Hostile Work Environment, Says The Judge
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The judge upheld McSweeney’s claims of a hostile work environment. In the order, the judge stated that the “right to expressive speech does not carry with it a general exemption from all laws that would govern conduct on the set,” pointing to McSweeney’s claims that producers “taunted” and “harassed” her based on her addiction by “making light of her panic attacks and joking about her alcohol use disorder.”
Additionally, the judge allowed McSweeney to sue for “accommodation-related claims,” noting her claim that producers wouldn’t allow her to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings while filming “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip.”
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Cohen Has Made Up With One Big Bravo Name
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Leakes also filed a lawsuit against Bravo in 2022, claiming discrimination and a hostile work environment. “NBC, Bravo, and True foster a corporate and workplace culture in which racially-insensitive and inappropriate behavior is tolerated — if not, encouraged,” a portion of the lawsuit read.
Amid her legal battle with Bravo (which she dropped in August 2022), Leakes fired off deeply personal claims about Cohen, calling him a racist and an alleged “cocaine head.”
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Leakes has been away from the Bravo network since 2020 until she recently announced her return in the upcoming “Ultimate Girls Trip” special celebrating the franchise’s 20th anniversary.
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Leakes expressed her excitement about her grand return in an emotional video, which Cohen addressed a day later. “She’s gonna be making an appearance,” Cohen said, according to The Blast. “People are very happy about it. Listen, we are going to be celebrating 20 years of Housewives, and it would be hard not to without her, and so I’m happy about it.”
Cohen Even Hinted At Things Getting Better Between Him And Griffin
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In addition to Leakes, Cohen recently excited fans when he said “never say never” about his relationship with Griffin during BravoCon 2025. During a segment, Cohen told an audience member that he and Griffin had recently emailed each other.
Griffin responded to his comments and called their email conversation “interesting.”
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“And I emailed him back right away. And I don’t know what’s going to happen there, but I have a lot of feelings about that because I feel hurt in a lot of ways that I don’t think he quite understands,” she said.
While Griffin couldn’t predict what would happen, she did appreciate Cohen’s stance. “Because I did love working at Bravo, and I would love to do a special at Bravo again or a series or whatever. And never say never,” she said.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Jeremy & Alex Face Off
On Monday, February 9th, Jeremy Horton (Trevor Donovan) and Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) are going to get into an intense confrontation and a stare down. Jeremy is sick and tired of being accused of things he hasn’t done. Meanwhile, Alex is 100% sure that Jeremy’s the bad guy and is lying and stalking. Who is going to be right?
Jada Hunter (Elia Cantu) agrees to help Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) on Monday. They’re setting up a huge surprise for Alex. Plus, Eli Grant (Lamon Archey) surprises Julie Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and tells her the big news that he, Lani Price (Sal Stowers), and the twins are moving back to Salem. Julie’s over the moon about this.
Leo Stark (Greg Rikaart) and Dimitri von Leuschner DiMera (Peter Porte) are discussing their connection and the type of relationship they shared. In contrast, Javi Hernandez (Al Calderon) and Leo fell in love and it was a genuine soulmate kind of connection. But with Leo and Dimitri, a lot of it was about sneaking around and physical attraction.
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Leo may actually be relieved when Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) interrupts them in Horton Town Square to arrest Dimitri for the Crypt Crew kidnapping plot this week. Additionally, Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) considers doing a favor when Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) approaches her. This may be about Stefan DiMera (Brandon Barash) or maybe about some other DiMera drama.
DOOL Spoilers: The DiMeras Bid Farewell to Stefano and Xander Gets Close to Gwen
Tuesday, February 10th, we’ve got Brady Black (Eric Martsolf), Belle Black (Martha Madison), and Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) all very upset and chewing Kristen a new one. We know she wants Rachel Black (Finley Rose Slater) out of Bayview ASAP, but Brady wants Rachel to get the help she needs. So does Marlena.
Belle’s been working overtime to advocate to protect Rachel and to get Kristen out of trouble for something she confessed to but didn’t do. I’m very interested to see what the judge decides about Rachel’s fate and how Kristen reacts to all that.
Chad may take Tony DiMera’s (Thaao Penghlis) suggestion, and this could be why Chad is packing his bags to leave town with Thomas DiMera (Christopher Cary) and Charlotte DiMera (Olivia & Oakley Rondou). Chad’s going to talk to Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord) about it this week.
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The DiMeras say their final goodbye to Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson), EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel), Chad, Kristen, and Tony are going to enter their dad’s ashes in the crypt to put the Phoenix to rest once and for all. Then Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) shows up and tells EJ that Stefano’s last instructions were to give him the Phoenix ring. EJ is going to put it on his finger, and I wonder if we’re going to see a big power trip after this.
Also this week, Gwen is giving Xander Cook (Paul Telfer) some hands-on pointers to play putt-putt. They are in the park together, and then Gwen is going to take Xander back to the mansion, throw him on the bed, and climb aboard. It looks like we’re going to have some sexy time for Gwen and Xander.
Days Spoilers: Valentine’s Day Deals and Dimitri’s Quest for Freedom
Wednesday, February 11th, is when Valentine’s Day arrives in Salem. Kristen gives Brady an enticing offer. She’s trying to cut a deal and I think she’s going to offer joint custody if he will meet Kristen’s demands.
What does she want in return? She already said she wants Brady to move out of the Kiriakis (John Aniston) mansion and get a place to live with Rachel. I wonder if Kristen is also going to demand that Brady stop seeing Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey).
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Meanwhile, Dimitri wants his freedom. He’s insisting he did not do the DiMera kidnappings and was himself a kidnapping victim, which is all true, but it’s pretty funny.
Dimitri needs a lawyer ASAP. I don’t think EJ or Justin Kiriakis (Wally Kurth) is going to represent him. Maybe DA Melinda Trask (Tina Huang) will; she knows him and they worked together on that whole baby-stealing thing in the past. Plus, Marlena has a talk with Leo, and he really opens up to her about how much he misses Javi and the ongoing temptation he’s dealing with by Dimitri’s presence in Salem.
Romantic Dates and a Shocking Wedding Surprise on Days of Our Lives
Thursday, February 12th, Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman) and Chanel Dupree (Raven Bowens) are enjoying some Valentine’s Day romance as Heart Day continues in Salem. EJ invites Cat to have dinner with him on Valentine’s Day. Is this a first date or a “thank you for covering while I was out of town” professional thing?
EJ may have more planned than a fancy chef-created dinner. We are supposed to be getting a kiss soon between EJ and Cat. Meanwhile, Chad is planning to leave Salem and head to Arizona for an extended period with Charlotte and Thomas.
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Billy Flynn‘s (Actor) last episode is not this week, but it is coming soon. There’s a spoiler photo of Chad kissing Cat in the Square on Valentine’s Day. I suspect this may be a fantasy in one of their minds, or at least I hope it is, because Chad knows that is a dealbreaker. He even wrote a no-Cat Greene clause into the custody agreement he made with Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) and Jennifer Horton (Cady McClain).
Jada and Stephanie take Alex by surprise. It looks like it is a surprise wedding they have set up. Stephanie tells Alex she can’t wait to be his wife. They’re going to be in front of an officiant saying their vows. She’s in a white dress, he’s sliding a ring on her finger, and it looks like a real wedding. I wonder if their elopement scheme inspired this.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Chad DiMera – Kristen DiMera
DOOL Spoilers: Friday the 13th Brings Bittersweet Memories and High-Stakes Inheritance
Friday, February 13th, Julie, Marlena, and Maggie Horton Kiriakis (Suzanne Rogers) are sharing bittersweet Valentine’s Day reminiscences because they’ve all lost their loved ones over the past year and a half. Plus, Xander and Sarah have a little run-in that is filled with uncomfortable nostalgia.
Julie and Gwen get into it and swap some insults. You remember how happy Julie was when Gwen’s credit card didn’t go through? That was so funny.
Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) snaps, so Valentine’s Day is not going to be so romantic for them. It looks like she’s going to go off on Tate Black (Leo Howard) at the pub. Those drugs that Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) slipped Holly are pretty bad and strong.
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Plus, Brady has a heartfelt conversation with Tate, and it may be about Rachel. Also this week, Rafe tells Eli that Gabi may be inheriting millions of dollars from Stefan’s share of the DiMera fortune if they can prove her divorce papers were forged and Stefan never signed them.
Days of Our Lives Spoilers: Stephanie in Danger and the Mystery of the DiMera Lab Tube
The week of February 16th through the 20th, we should be seeing Chad saying his goodbyes to Salem. Connor Floyd will debut as the new Chad DiMera in April. Gabi is still cleaning up the mess she made, as EJ has demanded she do this. Dimitri’s arrest is going to thrill her, but we’ll see if Vivian Alamain (Louise Sorel) did enough to keep him behind bars. By the way, Louise Sorel’s (Actor) short arc is done on Days of our Lives.
Stephanie’s stalker is going to snatch her from the hospital soon, and her wedding to Alex may push the stalker to act now. It looks like Owen Kent (Wes Ramsey) is going to be taking her from work. Alex and Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) aren’t there to protect her because they have their eyes on Jeremy instead of on this other blast from Stephanie’s past.
Xander may ask Gwen out for another date. Xander has decided he’s going to move on since Sarah is moving on. However, anything with Gwen is going to be a short-lived rebound, much to her disappointment.
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Holly freaks out on her bestie, Arianna Hernandez Horton (Marissa Reyes). Because of the drugs, Holly is acting differently and Arianna doesn’t like this new version of her best friend. Sophia keeps planning her revenge, satisfied that she has already made Holly unhinged. She also wants to get Tate back and take Trey away from his adoptive parents.
Cat struggles with attraction to EJ and residual feelings for Chad. Meanwhile, Dr. Rolf and EJ are nearly ready to revive the “tube person.” Hopefully, we’ll get that by the end of Sweeps on February 25th. EJ is going to bring Paulina Price (Jackee Harry) down to the lab soon to show her who is in the tube, and she looks horrified. We know it’s a woman EJ loves, so it may be Lexi Carver (Renee Jones).
The reality TV star and British Formula 1 legend appear to be ready to take their rumored romance to the next level, as it was revealed that they both talked about meeting his mom.
Meanwhile, Kim Kardashian’s friends are reportedly concerned for her as they feel a relationship with Lewis Hamilton would leave her burned.
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Kim Kardashian And Lewis Hamilton’s Intimate Conversation During The Super Bowl
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Kardashian and Hamilton have seemingly confirmed their “secret romance” as they were spotted getting cozy at the star-studded 2026 Super Bowl game at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.
The pair sent the internet into a frenzy when they enjoyed a romantic weekend getaway at the exclusive Estelle Manor in the Cotswolds, where they enjoyed a lush spa session and shared a private room.
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According to the Daily Mail, lipreader Nicola Hickling weighed in on a conversation the pair appeared to have in a viral clip as Hamilton seemingly promised her she would meet his mother.
“No, I don’t take just any girl to my mom, I mean, you’re gonna meet her someday, she is very excited to see you,” Hamilton reportedly said to Kardashian.
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Hickling then added that the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” alum appeared to “shuffle uncomfortably in her seat” and covered her face “before replying with a simple okay.”
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The Reality TV Star Was Quite ‘Flirty’ With The F1 Legend
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Meanwhile, body language expert Judi James disclosed that the Hulu star used a “hot and cool” flirting technique in her interaction with Hamilton, which left him “purring.”
“Firstly, there is the pose that registers undivided attention between them, which is a form of non-verbal stroke when you’re on a date,” James said.
She continued, “Kim actually leans back to take in Lewis visually as he speaks, and this flattering ‘stroke’ produces a ‘purr’ response from him which is visible in the way his facial features soften and he talks through a smile of pleasure.”
James explained that Kardashian “adds to the flirting” when she placed the tip of her tongue “at the side of her mouth,” adding that the move “is usually seen as a gesture of playful desire or interest.”
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Kim Kardashian Sees Lewis Hamilton As A ‘Suitable Catch’
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For the outing, the mom-of-four looked stylish in a black fur jacket and a pair of oversized sunglasses. She styled her hair into an elegant updo and accessorized with a chunky choker necklace.
Commenting on the different techniques she employed in her “flirty” interaction with Hamilton, James said the TV star switched to a “very smart technique of intense interest followed by distraction, suddenly looking away after bathing Lewis in her interested gaze.”
“She even brings one hand up to touch her hair and hide her face from him. This hot/cool body language technique is used to capture someone’s attention and to get them to coax the signals of interest back again,” the expert observed.
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“Kim’s hand-to-hair gesture looks like a preen here, suggesting she sees Lewis as a very suitable ‘catch’ to show off with pride at this public event,” she added.
The Reality TV Star’s Inner Circle Is Reportedly Worried For Her Amid Rumored Romance With Lewis Hamilton
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Reports suggest Kardashian’s friends are worried about her growing relationship with the sports star as they fear it’ll leave her burned because he’s “one of the biggest players in entertainment.”
A source told Star Magazine that the SKIMS founder is aware of Hamilton’s high-profile dating history, including Gigi Hadid and Nicki Minaj, but is particularly drawn to his personality.
“She wants a guy who’s going to challenge and stimulate her, not a pushover type who’s [intimidated] by her fame level or low on experience when it comes to dating,” the source shared.
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“The big issue she’s overlooking, though, is that Lewis still has plenty of women he can call on, and he’s not looking for anything much more than an extended booty call,” the source added. “The guy swore off serious relationships literally years ago and prides himself on bed-hopping, whether Kim chooses to accept this reality or not.”
Lewish Hamilton’s Pals Are Allegedly Skeptical About His Romance With Kim Kardashian
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Even Hamilton’s friends are reportedly skeptical about the budding romance between him and the SKIMS founder, and think it’s a “terrible idea,” particularly because of what people have come to term the “Kardashian curse.”
“There are folks in his world who think this is … a terrible idea and he’s asking for trouble with the Kardashian machine already in overdrive,” the insider noted.
They continued, “The guy’s at the top of his game. The last thing he needs right now is to be yet another victim of the Kardashian curse!”
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