By Robert Scucci
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Back in the ’80s, conservative parents had it out for bands like Twisted Sister, Motley Crue, anything Ozzy Osbourne had his name attached to, and Dungeons & Dragons. By 1985, we had the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), spearheaded by Washington wives Tipper Gore and Susan Baker, and thanks to them, we got the supremely badass “PARENTAL ADVISORY” sticker on every album deemed explicit, which only made kids want to buy them more. Which leads us to 1988’s Black Roses, a film billed as horror but playing more like a horror-adjacent satire about Satanic Panic, mass hysteria, and the kind of preemptive damage control groups like the PMRC injected into communities “for their own good.”

Black Roses holds up decades later because it completely subverts the whole idea of Satanic Panic in the most hilarious way possible. Here, we have a cool and conscientious high school teacher who doesn’t buy into the doom-speak, actually witnesses the titular Satanic band and all the damage they’re causing to his class and everybody else, only for every other concerned parent to brush off his reservations about letting them complete their three-day stint in Mill Basin. The result is a small town successfully destroyed before the band moves on to the next stop.

It’s a direct-to-video outing that leans into the parental insecurities of the time, simultaneously taking shots at helicopter parents and more level-headed authority figures alike for not quite being able to read the room in any meaningful way.

Dressed To Impress

Right off the rip, we’re supposed to like Matthew (John Martin), the hip and down-to-earth high school teacher we spend most of Black Roses following. He encourages his students to hold forums in the form of open-ended discussions about the day’s lesson, and he’s the last person who would ever succumb to Satanic Panic because he thinks his students are smart enough to make their own informed decisions about the media they consume and how it influences them. Everybody in his class, and the entire school, though, is obsessed with Black Roses, the controversial band coming to town that has parents in an uproar.

Here’s where Black Roses gets kooky. Matthew is right not to panic like the rest of the parents. Town hall meetings are held ahead of the band’s upcoming three-show run, and every adult resolves to show up and see a Black Roses concert for themselves before making a final decision. Everybody attends, and the band is dressed nicely, respectful to the crowd, and puts on the kind of goodie-two-shoes performance that would put even the most conservative parents at ease.

The problem is that the members of Black Roses knew concerned parents were going to show up and suss them out, so it was all a ruse. They are, in actuality, a Satanic group, and the second the parents dip out after the early show, the fog machine fires up, everybody onstage is wearing leather bondage outfits, and it’s painfully obvious that their goal is to hypnotize an auditorium full of impressionable teenagers into doing their bidding. Now that those pesky parents hellbent on censorship are out of the equation, they can reveal their true demonic nature and wreak havoc.

As the concerts escalate, Matthew catches wise to their nefarious intentions and becomes the hysterical authority figure who wants Black Roses out of town forever. He doubles down on his claims when one of his students, Julie (Karen Witter), now possessed, murders his ex-girlfriend Priscilla (Carla Ferrigno) because she’s romantically interested in her teacher and feels the need to eliminate the competition. Matthew voices his concerns to Mayor Farnsworth (Ken Swofford), but the mayor saw what he saw and has deemed the band harmless, even though the band’s leader is named Damian and looks like he’s seconds away from performing a human sacrifice onstage at any given moment.

Well, That Ended Poorly 

Black Roses holds up today because it doesn’t really take a side in the Satanic Panic debate, which is where most of its humor comes from. On one hand, you have a gaggle of concerned, out-of-touch parents who only want what’s best for their kids but only know how to get upset over rock music and offer misguided advice. Then there’s Matthew, who represents the “cool” teacher we all had growing up, the one you’d want to grab a beer with when you’re old enough. He’s the last person to buy into Satanic Panic because he knows art is just art and that, as long as you have open, healthy discussions about it, you’ll be fine.

In between is the band itself, a group of literal demons who win over the parents while scaring the daylights out of Matthew. It’s the ultimate role reversal, and so much fun to watch play out because it’s one of the rare instances where the mob is wrong and the voice of reason is right in the worst possible way.

Black Roses takes great pleasure in subverting genre conventions, and it doesn’t hurt that glam metal band King Kobra contributed a healthy amount of music for the fictional band playing onscreen. If you want to explore your dark side and get possessed by Black Roses’ infectious melodies, you can stream the film for free on Tubi as of this writing.

President Donald Trump is backing congressman Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing for the past three months.

“Congressman Tom Kean is a Great Representative for the People of New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District!” Trump, 79, wrote via Truth Social on Monday, June 2. “A Tremendous Advocate of our America First Agenda.”

The president continued, “Tom is working tirelessly to Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Grow our Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Champion Small Business, Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Support our Brave Military and Veterans, and Protect our always under siege Second Amendment.”

Trump added that Kean, 57, has his “complete and total endorsement” and encouraged his supporters in New Jersey to go vote for the missing congressman on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2. (Kean is running unopposed in the Republican primary and will face off against the winner of the Democratic primary race in the November general election.)

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“GET OUT AND VOTE FOR TOM — HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” the president concluded.

Kean reshared Trump’s message of support via X writing, “Thank you for your support, President Trump! Primary Election Day is tomorrow – get out and vote! 🇺🇸.”

Trump’s endorsement for Kean comes after the congressman made headlines for his lack of public appearances and a slew of missing votes. Kean cast his last vote on March 5. One month later, Kean claimed via social media that he has been MIA because he is dealing with a “personal medical issue.”

“My doctors continue to assure me that my recovery will be complete and that I will be back to the job I love very soon,” Kean wrote via X in late April. “I expect to return to a full schedule and be at 100 percent.”

Kean also addressed that he had missed multiple votes that occurred during those two months.

“I take my responsibilities seriously and have a strong record of showing up and delivering, which makes this absence all the more difficult,” he continued. “I am especially proud of my Congressional team, who have kept constituent services and legislative work moving forward without interruption, and my political team for ensuring the campaign continues to run strong.”

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Since that statement, Kean has not been present in person on Capitol Hill and has missed more than 100 votes.

Last month, Kean provided an update on his return via a telephone interview with the New Jersey Globe.

“My doctors are confident that I’m on the road to a full recovery,” he told the outlet. “I understand the need for public transparency, and I appreciate the support of my constituents.”

By Jonathan Klotz
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Last Fall, long-suffering Stargate fans were finally able to celebrate with the grand announcement that the franchise’s long-time writer and director Martin Gero was going to be spearheading a new revival series on Amazon Prime. On June 2, barely 10 months later, Amazon pulled the plug and canceled the entire series. Nothing has been said publicly, but various news outlets including Variety and Deadline, have been putting together the pieces of the puzzle and as of now, it looks like Amazon decided to axe a show for hardcore sci-fi fans because it was being built to appeal to…hardcore sci-fi fans. 

By The Fans, For The Fans

The details of Gero’s plan for the series, where it would be set, how far into the future of the franchise, and how it would tie into the three other Stargate shows, have never been made public. What fans know now is that allegedly the vision for the show wasn’t a good fit for Amazon. That news came after the series was written. It’s rare for a show so far along to be canceled instead of redesigned to fit better with the network, which means the differences had to be considered insurmountable. 

On the face of it, this sounds like the new Stargate was being designed for fans of Stargate SG-1. The same die-hard fanbase who has kept the franchise alive for over 30 years, filling multiple conventions each year, buying spin-off novels, binging Atlantis and Universe, and they think “Wormhole X-Treme” is one of the best episodes of any sci-fi series. That should be the target audience and not a reason to cancel a series. 

Sci-fi fans will never outnumber the people watching Reacher, but keep in mind that Amazon also produces Fallout and Invincible, two niche genre shows. This is the same company that saved The Expanse, one of the greatest sci-fi shows of the last 15 years, from cancellation. Yet, early reporting is that’s exactly why Amazon decided to again disappoint Stargate fans with another revival tease. 

Stargate Fans Are Used To Disappointment

Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis never pulled the same numbers as Star Trek, but they were good enough to remain on the air long enough for 15 seasons and over 300 episodes between the two of them. Stargate Universe, the most recent series from 2009, only lasted two seasons due to network interference. It’s since been reclaimed by Stargate fans as a hidden gem. Fans want the crew of the Destiny back, not the behind the scenes production drama. 

Once again, Stargate fans will go to bed disappointed. It’s something we’ve become used to over the last decade. Maybe someday Amazon will realize the potential in developing a show for fans, which it did with again, both Fallout and Invincible. Then again, since the revival announcement took place, Amazon’s revolving C-suite door has led to the departure of multiple executives who greenlit Martin Gero’s vision in the first place. Stargate Command’s greatest foe isn’t the Goa’uld, it’s entertainment executives unwilling to give sci-fi a chance.

For those that haven’t given Stargate SG-1 a chance, it’s a great time to see why it’s a classic, with the entire series now streaming on Netflix.

Although Preston Pippen came from a reality TV family, his mother, Larsa Pippen, still had to give him a bit of advice about living his life in front of the cameras.

Preston is one of the stars of Netflix’s newest reality show, “Calabasas Confidential,” and in it, the son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen opens up about his personal life as the offspring of famous parents.

In later episodes, Preston also gets close to one of his co-stars, Alexie Epstein.

Speaking with E! News, Preston said that his mother, “The Real Housewives of Miami” alum, Larsa, told him to be his authentic self while filming the series.

Additionally, Larsa, who has had her fair share of dramatic feuds on camera, gave her son another piece of advice about dealing with his co-stars.

“Don’t really trust anybody, because even though we’re all friends, once in front of a camera, people are gonna act different,” Preston said.

Preston Wasn’t Afraid To Talk About His Life As The Son Of Larsa And Scottie Pippen

On the show, Preston speaks about being the product of divorced parents. (Larsa and Scottie separated in 2018 and divorced in 2021.)

However, Preston wasn’t afraid of speaking about his life, telling the outlet that he “kind of knew what I signed up for.”

That doesn’t mean signing on the dotted line was easy for him, though. He revealed that he asked himself whether the show was worth revisiting that challenging time in his life.

It clearly was, as he said, “I’m a big boy now.”

Preston Pippen Said His Friends At School Used To Tease Him About His Mother’s Alleged Affair With Future

According to a previous report from The Blast, in the show, Preston opened up about his mother’s alleged affair with rapper Future and how that affected him.

“It was just all over the place. You would think, at that age, when you’re going to school, that it is safe and you’re dodging the drama at home,” he said. “People I thought were my friends would make jokes, and there’s already so much noise in the house.”

He shared that people at his school would mock him over the headlines, saying, “Kids at school, like my friends, would play music by a rapper that my mom was taking to at the time, and it was just sh-tty.”

While Larsa initially denied a connection with Future, she later confirmed that the pair had been in a “respectable relationship.”

“It wasn’t like a—it was just like we were friends and we needed each other at that moment. And that was basically it,” she said. “I think people make more of it. It’s just better conversation for people to say, oh she cheated on him, she this, she that. It was none of that. Scottie wasn’t even living at home with me.”

Brandi Glanville Speaks About Her Son’s Sex Life On ‘Calabasas Confidential’

In another episode, “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Brandi Glanville made an unexpected admission about her son’s sex life.

Speaking with her son, Mason Cibrian, Glanville praised the youngster’s girlfriend, Sarah Dower, revealing how much she loves her.

As the conversation went on, Glanville shared the story of the time she learned her son was no longer a virgin. “I remember realizing he wasn’t a virgin when I walked by his room, and I heard a spanking being given,” she said on camera.

“I was just like, ‘F-ck my life, my son is not a virgin anymore,’” she said before adding, “I think he was 15 or 16, and I was crying. I’m like, ‘I am so uncomfortable right now. But at least he’s giving a spanking at least. He’s got some moves.’”

Kandi Burruss Gave Her Daughter Advice, Too

Larsa isn’t the only Bravo veteran giving their children advice about navigating reality TV. According to The Blast, Kandi Burruss told her daughter, Riley Burruss, to also be herself on Bravo’s “Next Gen NYC.”

She also reminded Riley about the importance of being honest. “I just told her don’t be on there [and] say anything that you ain’t going to stand behind. You got to make sure you keep it honest on this show,” Kandi said. “And even if you say something they don’t like, just own it and keep it pushing.”

“Don’t let them rewind no tapes on you like how they do [with] people on the shows. We not doing that,” Kandi joked.

Netflix’s international crime machine has always had a weapon most streamers would kill for, and that’s Money Heist. While films like Dog Day Afternoon set the initial standard for heist films, nothing has become as huge as Money Heist. It’s so big that it has become impossible for this show not to cross one’s mind after the word “heist” is spoken out loud.

The show basically proved that a red jumpsuit, a mask, a ticking plan, and a crew full of romantic disasters could turn a Spanish thriller into a global event. The latest installment in the franchise is currently trending in 85+ countries. According to FlixPatrol, over the last week alone, the show has been sitting at an average Netflix TV ranking between roughly No. 2 and No. 3.4, which is massive for a returning international spin-off. It hit #1 in 42 countries on May 23, then kept landing first-place finishes across markets such as Spain, Argentina, Brazil, Greece, Israel, Pakistan, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Venezuela, and several others throughout the week. Even as of May 29, it was still #1 in 20 countries, while holding strong Top 3 positions across much of Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and South Asia.

The latest trending installment is Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine, which is Season 2 for Netflix’s official Money Heist spin-off for Berlin’s (Pedro Alfonso) character. And until the world of Money Heist makes a comeback with possibly a story revolving around Professor (Álvaro Morte), Berlin is as close as it gets to well-planned heists.

Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine’ Is Already Matching the First Season’s Global Pull

Berlin Season 1, now titled Berlin and the Jewels of Paris, was huge. It debuted at #1 on the Non-English TV list with 11.3M views and reached the Top 10 in 91 countries to become one of Netflix’s biggest non-English shows at the time. Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine was released globally on Netflix on May 15, 2026. Pedro Alonso returns as Berlin, with Tristán Ulloa, Michelle Jenner, Begoña Vargas, Julio Peña, Inma Cuesta, and others joining the Seville-set heist. This time, the target is tied to a priceless da Vinci masterpiece, which gives the spin-off the cleanest possible hook.

Since Berlin Season 2 is now trending in 87 countries, it’s safe to say the show has nicely carried the charting projectile forward. It remains to be seen whether the new season will surpass the previous installment.

Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine is available to stream on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Tom Holland is giving fans a fascinating look behind the scenes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revealing that Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey may have played a major role in shaping the next chapter of Peter Parker’s story.

Speaking about the development of the highly anticipated Marvel sequel, Holland explained that Spider-Man: Brand New Day was originally scheduled to film alongside Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey. However, the scheduling conflict forced him to make a difficult choice.

Rather than rushing into production, Holland pushed for Spider-Man: Brand New Day to be delayed, allowing the creative team additional time to refine the script and find the right direction for the project.

According to Holland, the decision ultimately paid off.

“I convinced the studio to delay the movie,” Holland said, explaining that the extra development time gave the filmmakers an opportunity to strengthen the story and fully realize their vision.

The actor also credited his experience working with Christopher Nolan for changing the way he approaches filmmaking. Holland said Nolan’s commitment to preparation, purpose, and storytelling inspired him to push for a higher standard on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Tom Holland, The Odyssey [credit: Universal Pictures]

“I wanted it to be a real movie,” Holland explained, emphasizing that he wanted the project to focus on storytelling rather than simply becoming another blockbuster production.

The additional development time reportedly allowed Marvel and Sony to bring in director Destin Daniel Cretton and spend several months refining the screenplay before cameras rolled. Holland now believes the result could be the strongest Spider-Man film yet.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day serves as a fresh start for Peter Parker following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which erased Peter’s identity from the world’s memory. Holland previously described the new film as a “fresh start” and a “rebirth” for the character as he returns to a more street-level version of Spider-Man.

The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Jon Bernthal, and Mark Ruffalo. The movie is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

Meanwhile, Holland will also appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, which arrives just one week earlier on July 24, setting up a massive summer for the actor.

Sisters Sami and Lola Sheen appear to be in a good place after their years-long feud.

“Guess who’s [sic] bday it is today,” Sami, 22, posted via Instagram, tagging her sister. “CHEERS TO 21 !!!!! love u.”

Sami also included a throwback photo of herself and Lola with dad Charlie Sheen. Charlie, 60, shares Sami and Lola with ex-wife Denise Richards, whom he was married to from 2002 to 2006.

Lola shared her sister’s posts via her own Instagram Story.

The sweet birthday message marks a major shift in the sisters’ relationship as fans have watched them experience a series of ups and downs over the years. When Denise Richards & Her Wild Things aired on Bravo in March 2025, the girls had blocked each other on social media and weren’t speaking.

“It was terrible,” Lola told Us Weekly exclusively at the time about the drama with Sami. “It forced us to, obviously, be around each other and then just the interviews and stuff. I can breathe again now that we’re talking.”

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Sami added, “I mean, obviously, we still fight like sisters do, but we’re at a much better place. We have each other unblocked now. We followed each other back on Instagram. I think we’re at a good place.”

However, the tension continued with the duo having a few more public feuds as the year went on. In January, Sami took to TikTok and accused Lola of dating her ex-boyfriend. Lola vehemently denied the accusations.

“I am never one to defend myself against my sister anymore because I genuinely don’t care. But I couldn’t let this one slide,” Lola wrote. “I am single, I am not talking to anyone, and I’m definitely not dating her ex-boyfriend. That is absolutely the one thing I will share my side for because this is unbelievable.”

She added, “I would absolutely NEVER do anything with my sister’s ex-boyfriend. And we have completely different types in men.”

Sami claimed in a follow-up post that she was “collecting my thoughts and receipts” about the situation.

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Lola, meanwhile, had taken down the initial post “out of respect” for her family. (All videos have since been deleted.)

“However, my sister has decided to keep hers up,” Lola said in a separate January video. “Her accusation about me is a complete lie. She has unfortunately always been one to spread rumors about me that aren’t true.”

She added, “Everyone close to me knows this isn’t true at all. I can only wish her and all of you the best and hope that this world can stop being so quick to believe everything they see.”