Most horror films open a door to terror. Backrooms open thousands of identical doors and dares you to find your way out. Inspired by one of the internet’s most unsettling urban legends, this cinematic labyrinth delivers an experience that is equal parts fascinating, frightening, and wonderfully disorientating. 

Plot

The owner of a furniture store finds a secret doorway that leads him to an endless stretch of rooms. When he disappears, his therapist ventures into the unknown to rescue him.

Movie Review

Few internet horror concepts have captured the imagination quite like The Backrooms. What started as a simple image and an unsettling online creepypasta has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, making the leap from YouTube sensation to major theatrical release. Directed by young filmmaker Kane Parsons, Backrooms arrives with enormous expectations, and while it doesn’t escape every pitfall, it succeeds in delivering one of the most unique horror experiences of the year.

At its core, Backrooms is not interested in cheap jump scares or traditional monster-movie thrills. Instead, it thrives on atmosphere, dread, and a deeply uncomfortable feeling that something is fundamentally wrong with reality. The film follows Clark, played brilliantly by Chiwetel Ejiofor, whose discovery of a mysterious passageway leads him into an endless maze of fluorescent-lit corridors, empty rooms, and impossible architecture. As the mystery deepens, the film transforms into a psychological descent that explores isolation, obsession, and the fear of losing one’s grip on reality.

What makes Backrooms so effective is its visual design. The endless yellow hallways, humming lights, and sterile environments create a nightmare that feels strangely familiar. The production team has crafted spaces that are simultaneously mundane and terrifying, proving that horror doesn’t always need darkness to be effective. In many ways, the architecture itself becomes the monster.

Parsons demonstrates remarkable confidence for a first-time feature director. His camera work and sense of spatial disorientation are exceptional, creating sequences that genuinely leave audiences feeling trapped alongside the characters. The sound design deserves equal praise, using subtle ambient noise and unsettling silence to maintain tension throughout.

The performances are equally strong. Ejiofor anchors the film with a believable emotional core, while Renate Reinsve provides a grounded counterbalance as Dr. Mary Kline. Their performances prevent the film from becoming merely an exercise in visual experimentation.

That said, Backrooms is not flawless. The film’s pacing occasionally drifts, particularly in the middle act, and some viewers may find the deliberately ambiguous storytelling frustrating. The final act, while ambitious, doesn’t fully capitalize on the fascinating mysteries established earlier in the film. Several narrative threads remain vague, which will delight some audiences while alienating others. Community reactions have similarly praised the atmosphere and visuals while expressing mixed feelings about the story’s resolution.

Ultimately, Backrooms succeeds because it understands what made the original concept so compelling. Rather than overexplaining its mythology, it embraces uncertainty and existential dread. It feels less like watching a conventional horror movie and more like experiencing a recurring nightmare that lingers long after the credits roll.

For horror fans seeking something different, Backrooms is absolutely worth getting lost in. It may not be perfect, but it is bold, visually stunning, and refreshingly original. More importantly, it signals the arrival of an exciting new filmmaking voice in Kane Parsons.

Backrooms transforms an internet legend into a haunting cinematic experience that proves horror can still find new ways to unsettle us. While its pacing and ambiguity occasionally hold it back from greatness, its atmosphere, visuals, and sense of creeping dread make it one of the most memorable horror films of 2026.

When the credits finally rolled, I felt like I had escaped the Backrooms myself—slightly confused, deeply unsettled, and oddly eager to go back in. While it occasionally loses its way down a few narrative hallways, the film never loses sight of what makes the concept so compelling. Backrooms may not be a perfect maze, but it’s a journey well worth getting lost in – just don’t expect me to draw you a map. I rate this movie 4 out of 5 stars. Make sure to catch it at a movie theatre near you.

War video games are a dime a dozen nowadays. Let’s face it: first-person shooters are absolutely everywhere, many of them lazy and subpar. A lot of consumers like this content, though, because shooters allow them to experience some of history’s deadliest battles in an immersive experience. Other times, they just want to shoot aliens, but hey, that’s fine, too.

Over the years, a lot of games have centred on war, aiming to let players feel the futility of it, control the flow of battle, or place them in the midst of the chaos, which isn’t exclusive to any one particular genre of game, either. To be honest, though, war games would never be where they are today without these masterpieces. For this list, we’re focusing only on video games that are grounded in real or plausibly real conflicts — meaning no sci-fi or fantasy elements — otherwise we’d be here all day.

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‘Age of Empires II’ (1999)

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Age of Empires II completely changed the real-time strategy genre and offered a wide variety of choices to the player. The game is meticulously detailed and intricate, allowing players to build their civilization from the ground up via the gathering of resources, which they can then use to amass an army and wage war on rival empires. Each faction is based on a real historical empire or civilization. There are 13 in total, from Chinese, Japanese, Persian, Viking, Celtic, Teutonic, and beyond.

The game also has a whopping 30 single-player campaigns, with over 200 individual levels, all centred around various empires and their conflicts, both real and fictional. It’s a history lover’s dream, and a fantastic foray into the world of real-time strategy. The game still has an active community, and continues to generate buzz due to how monumentally impactful it was, and still is.

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‘Medal of Honor: Allied Assault’ (2002)

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Medal of Honor is a pioneering first-person shooter franchise that was actually directed by Steven Spielberg himself, following the success of his 1998 World War II film Saving Private Ryan. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault is the third mainline entry in the franchise, and the first to be released for Windows. In this shooter, players take control of Mike Powell, an operator with the OSS (a precursor to the CIA), as he dives deep behind Axis lines in the Second World War.

The original game sees Powell assist Allied operations in Norway, Algeria, and France, using a variety of weapons at his disposal. Two expansion packs also came out, which take players to the Battle of Berlin, the Battle of the Bulge, Tunisia, and Italy. The gameplay is pretty simplistic, but that’s what makes it so brilliant. There isn’t much to be said in the way of story here; it just excels in how fun it is, besides the fact that it’s an early FPS that completely changed the genre. It might not be as good as some of the other games on this list, but it definitely deserves a spot.

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‘Company of Heroes’ (2006)

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Company of Heroes is a real-time strategy video game that is widely seen as one of the best in the entire genre. It is set during World War II, specifically during the D-Day landings in Normandy. Two expansion packs were also released for the game, both of which take place at other points on the Western Front in the final months of the war, from the Battle of Chambois to Operation Market Garden.

The campaigns aren’t the only area it excels in, though–the game still has an active multiplayer community, which is very popular in the RTS fandom. Perhaps it’s the way that sacrifice is depicted in this game, or maybe it’s the red and blue line, allowing players to actually see the front being pushed back in real time, but it feels really immersive and tactical, as strategy games should. It won countless awards and even received a (admittedly terrible) movie adaptation. It’s absolutely a masterpiece, not just in its genre, but in the medium as a whole.

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‘Valiant Hearts: The Great War’ (2014)

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Valiant Hearts: The Great War was released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the onset of World War I. Only, this game isn’t a shooter or an RTS. It’s a charming side-scrolling adventure/puzzle game following various characters. The primary focus of the game is Emile, a French farmer whose son-in-law, Karl, is deported from France when the war begins due to Karl being born in Germany. Karl is forced to enlist in the war, so Emile volunteers for the French Army to find Karl.

While the game’s controls are simplistic, the collectibles serve as interesting tidbits of history with a surprising amount of accuracy. Its visuals are a little cartoony, but it’s still able to accurately depict how horrific the First World War really was. Throughout the game, players will have to storm the trenches, avoid chlorine gas attacks, and save wounded civilians all across the Western Front of the war. What really makes Valiant Hearts: The Great War worthwhile is its emotional narrative, which hits with a swift gut punch of an ending. It’s a narrative masterpiece in all regards, which has no problem making grown men cry.

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‘Rome: Total War’ (2004)

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Rome: Total War is the third entry in the Total War series of real-time strategy games. It also happens to be the best one. Total War has seen a few lackluster entries, but early on, they were really knocking it out of the park. As the name implies, the game sees players take control of a Roman Legion through various points in history, from the time of the Roman Republic to the age of the Roman Empire. ‘

Players will fight real historical battles against a variety of foes. Expansion packs even let players go up against Alexander the Great himself. Rome: Total War is another game that won a lot of awards, and rightfully so; it’s how a real-time strategy game should be, made even better by the fact that it puts the player in control of the famous Roman Legion, one of the most disciplined and tactical military forces of the Ancient World. It is one of the greatest war video games ever made, and one of the best RTS games, too.

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‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ (2010)

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A lot of the early Call of Duty games could be considered masterpieces, but in terms of sheer narrative and technicality, the best has to go to Call of Duty: Black Ops. It’s one of the most complex stories the franchise has woven, with a huge and iconic plot twist that many still remember and reference to this day. It is set during the Cold War, following CIA operatives as they try to take down Soviet operatives during the 1960s. However, it also has levels set during the Bay of Pigs Invasion and the Vietnam War, which defined the era.

It’s Call of Duty, so of course the gameplay is pretty basic: run around and shoot things, and the same is true for the multiplayer. However, the cinematic scale of the campaign is pretty awesome, whether it’s running across the rooftops of Kowloon Walled City, base jumping off the Ural Mountains, or escaping Soviet gulags. Most importantly, it expertly captures the deep-seated paranoia that was rampant during the peak of the Cold War, and the espionage that was constantly going on between the global superpowers. President John F. Kennedy even makes an appearance in this game. It’s the best Call of Duty game by far, and definitely earns a spot on this list.

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‘Spec Ops: The Line’ (2012)

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When the trailers for Spec Ops: The Line first came out, everyone kind of assumed it would be another bland third-person shooter with very little substance; they couldn’t have been any more wrong. Set during the ongoing Middle East Crisis, the entire game is set in Dubai, which has been mostly abandoned after being hit with a catastrophic series of sandstorms. American military commander John Konrad, returning from Afghanistan, volunteers his force to help with relief efforts, but his PTSD only makes things worse. He declares martial law in Dubai and begins committing horrific crimes against the survivors still trapped in the city, turning the place into a war zone. Sent in to stop Konrad is Delta Force operator Martin Walker and his team.

The game is actually based on the classic book Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad (note the name similarity), which also served as the basis for the film Apocalypse Now. Thus, it has a distinct and clear anti-war message. As the game progresses, Martin begins experiencing telltale symptoms of PTSD and is forced to make horrifying choices. The white phosphorus scene in this game became infamous for its brutality, forcing players to confront their morality. Gradually, the game’s hints devolve from run-of-the-mill tooltips to messages like “Do you feel like a hero yet?” It pulls no punches, and though it’s based on a fake event, the backdrop is a very real crisis, and its anti-war subtext clearly places it into the war genre.

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‘Battlefield 1’ (2016)

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Battlefield 1 is set during the First World War, and is pretty near perfect on all levels. Like the rest of the games in the franchise, players can take on a ground infantry role, but can also drive land vehicles, fly planes, and sail in warships in massive multiplayer matches of dozens of players. The cinematic scale of this game is absolutely unreal, with maps ranging from the Western Front to the Middle-Eastern Theatre of the war, and even including a DLC set during the Russian Revolution.

The campaign does a pretty good job, too, following five distinct individuals from five different parts of the war. Here, players will drive a tank through the muck of the Hundred Days Offensive, scale the slopes of Monte Grappa, storm the beaches of Gallipoli, and ride with Lawrence of Arabia as he ambushes the Ottoman forces. Everything about this game is so intoxicating because it’s fun, unique, and visually stunning. There are very few players who don’t stop to watch a flaming zeppelin come crashing down in the middle of a match. Battlefield 1 is everything that a first-person shooter should be, and should aspire to replicate. It’s also the only shooter of its kind set in the First World War.

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‘Ghost of Tsushima’ (2020)

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Ghost of Tsushima is an action role-playing game set during the First Mongol Invasion of Japan in 1274. Players take on the role of Jin Sakai, a samurai who is on the front line of the Mongol landing on the Northern Japanese island of Tsushima. The sole survivor of a great battle, Jin must abandon his honor and his samurai code to retaliate against the Mongols, often striking from the shadows during the night.

While it isn’t a typical genre for a war game, the fact that a war is the main backdrop of the story, and that it’s so prevalent, definitely makes it qualify for this list. The open world is huge, gorgeous, and there are plenty of side quests and activities to keep players entertained. Better yet, nothing fantastical happens in the story. Yes, some characters are made up, and some historical details are exaggerated, but the content otherwise remains firmly grounded in reality. It is one of the best open-world games to come out in recent years, with people still praising it to this day. That movie adaptation can’t come soon enough.

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‘This War of Mine’ (2014)

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This War of Mine is by far the single most depressing video game of all time. In this side-scrolling survival story, you’re not an elite soldier on the front lines, and you’re not an officer commanding their troops; you’re an ordinary civilian, struggling to survive in a besieged city. Though the setting is fictional, it’s based on the Bosnian War and the Siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s. The final cut of this game is by far the best version. There’s the typical survival mode, but there are also three story episodes to… well, perhaps “enjoy” isn’t quite the best word.

The game is based on survivors’ testimonies, so it really bears some impressive emotional weight. Sometimes, players are left with no choice but to do objectively awful things — it’s hard to help the starving child that comes to your door when you don’t have any food yourself. This game definitely makes players feel the desperation, to the point that they may need to make some really terrible choices, such as stealing from an elderly couple just to get some medicine to heal your dying ally. As good as this game is, it’s absolutely devastating with its anti-war message, but it’s arguably what makes it the best war video game masterpiece of all time.

It’s a truly difficult thing for a movie to approach perfection, which makes the most perfect thrillers the world has been treated to since 1986 all the more admirable. This is a genre all about suspense, nail-biting stakes, and adrenaline-pumping excitement, and over the course of the last 40 years, it’s a genre that has produced some of the greatest films of the period.

Whether it’s a horror thriller like The Silence of the Lambs or an action thriller like The Dark Knight, these are films that show just how close the genre can come to flawlessness. As tense as they are entertaining and as well-paced as they are atmospheric, these enthralling masterpieces are the peak of what the genre has had to offer throughout the last four decades.

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‘Cure’ (1997)

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Directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, Cure is one of the greatest horror movie masterpieces of the 1990s. Psychologically fascinating and overwhelmingly bleak and atmospheric, it’s one of the most chilling portraits of the nature of evil that cinema has ever seen. Every movement, sound, and detail in the frame and outside of it feels like a nightmarish, almost demonic omen.

It’s a mean-spirited movie through and through, but one so impeccably made in every sense—from its striking visuals to its unshakeable ending—that it’s impossible to ever look away. It’s a masterclass in making a police procedural as scary and suspenseful as possible, a deliberately-paced and intricately complex work of art.

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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)

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Christopher Nolan has been one of Hollywood’s kings of blockbusters for many years, and the film that really cemented him as a commercial juggernaut was The Dark Knight. To this day, it’s still widely regarded as the greatest superhero movie ever made, largely thanks to its having one of the best screenplays of any comic book movie.

Phenomenal writing isn’t all that this action thriller has going for it, though. It’s the definitive live-action interpretation of Batman, bolstered by Heath Ledger delivering one of the greatest villain performances in movie history in his Oscar-winning portrayal of the Joker. Tense, action-packed, and epic-feeling in every way that matters, The Dark Knight is some of the best stuff that action thrillers have had to offer at any point during this century.

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‘Se7en’ (1995)

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David Fincher is one of the greatest filmmakers working in Hollywood thrillers today, but what many would consider his magnum opus came out in the mid-’90s: It’s Se7en, easily one of the darkest and most violently pessimistic movies ever to gross over $300 million dollars at the box office. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s undoubtedly a must-see for fans of thriller cinema.

With the exceptional work of its cast, Fincher’s oppressively atmospheric direction, and one of the most suspenseful movie climaxes ever, Se7en is a thriller so grim that some may even consider it a horror movie. It’s a remarkable twist-filled procedural that doesn’t let up for a single second of its runtime, and as horrifying as its conclusion may be, it should still be considered essential viewing for all movie fans.

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‘Perfect Blue’ (1997)

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It’s not just live-action that has provided some of the most perfect thrillers of the last four decades. Case in point: Perfect Blue, the greatest masterpiece of legendary anime auteur Satoshi Kon. It’s the quintessential film about artistic obsession, having inspired filmmakers of the stature of Nicolas Winding Refn and Darren Aronofsky.

It’s one of those classic animated movies that have aged like fine wine, a psychological thriller with some of the most masterful visuals, direction, and writing that the animated medium has ever seen. From its enveloping atmosphere to the enthralling complexity of its protagonist, there’s virtually nothing to complain about with this perfect ’90s thriller.

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‘The Handmaiden’ (2016)

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No one makes thrillers quite like South Korean filmmakers, and few films demonstrate that better than Park Chan-wook‘s The Handmaiden. It’s one of the most perfect thrillers of the 21st century, an erotic drama as steamy as it is suspenseful and full of twists. Impeccably acted and directed with sumptuous gusto by Park, it’s the erotic thriller genre at its very best.

The film is based on Sarah Waters‘ period novel set during the Victorian era, but the way Park takes that material and makes it entirely his own is something worthy of the utmost admiration. Stylish, intrepidly paced, and delectably character-driven, it’s a film that’s absolutely flawless both technically and narratively. The genre truly doesn’t get much better than this.

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‘Memories of Murder’ (2003)

As if further proof were needed that South Korean thrillers don’t really have an equal, there’s also Bong Joon Ho‘s Memories of Murder, one of the greatest police procedurals that cinema has delivered during the 21st century. It’s one of those mystery movies that keep you hooked from start to finish, based on the real hunt for the serial killer of the city of Hwaseong during the late ’80s and early ’90s.

What really makes the film’s bleak tone work as well as it does, and what makes its fourth-wall-breaking finale all the more impactful, is that this was an investigation that was actually still unsolved in 2003. It wouldn’t be until 2019 that Lee Choon-jae would reveal himself as the Hwaseong murderer. And yet, Bong still finds all sorts of opportunities to sprinkle in some surprisingly effective dark humor and even some elements inspired by his personal life, making for one of the most adventurous artistic achievements that the thriller genre has ever given us.

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‘Oldboy’ (2003)

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Yet another masterful film by Park Chan-wook, this one generally agreed to be his magnum opus, Oldboy is one of the most intense thrillers of the last 25 years. Though it’s loosely based on the manga by Garon Tsuchiya and Nobuaki Minegishi, this is another film that feels entirely and purely like the product of the deliciously twisted imagination of the brilliant Park Chan-wook.

Oldboy, easily one of the most disturbing and shocking thrillers to still be considered mainstream classics, is definitely not for the faint of heart. It is, however, a must-see nonetheless. Impeccably made, masterfully directed, and cleverly written, it’s a visceral revenge story that leads all the way to one of the most shocking third acts in the history of movies.

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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)

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The latest winner of the Big Five Academy Awards (Best Picture, Director, Actor, Actress, and Screenplay), Jonathan Demme‘s The Silence of the Lambs also happens to be the only horror film that’s ever on the Best Picture Oscar. It’s simply that good of a movie. It is, in fact, one of the best horror thrillers of all time, anchored by Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins‘ flawless performances.

Its two leads aren’t the only elements that are perfect about The Silence of the Lambs, however. Tautly written and psychologically complex to an admirable degree, it’s a consistently shocking yet universally appealing masterpiece that has unsurprisingly remained a timeless classic for over three decades. It’s not just one of the most perfect films of the ’90s, but arguably of all time.

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‘Memento’ (2000)

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As Christopher Nolan’s blockbusters keep growing bigger and more impressive, it’s fun to look back at the days when he was still an up-and-coming indie filmmaker. These were the days when he released what’s arguably still his best film, and is almost undeniably one of the most meticulously constructed thrillers ever made: Memento.

The way Nolan structures the story in reverse chronological order isn’t a cheap gimmick, it’s a uniquely creative decision that generates a sense of tension and suspense unlike anything you get with any other thriller. Boosted by Guy Pearce‘s criminally underrated lead performance and the most perfect script Nolan has ever written, it was a phenomenal way of closing off the thriller genre’s 20th-century run.

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‘Parasite’ (2019)

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It had to be Bong Joon Ho, and it had to be Parasite. Every movie fan remembers where they were when they heard this thriller masterpiece become the first foreign-language film ever to win the Best Picture Oscar, and how they reacted to the reveal. Six years have gone by since then, and this is still widely remembered as one of the most entertaining movies of the 2010s.

It’s not just entertaining: Parasite is also impeccably made in virtually every single way, from the incredible performances delivered by every member of its underappreciated cast to the jaw-droppingly flawless way in which Bong juggles several different genres throughout the runtime. Parasite‘s metaphor for class inequalities may not be particularly subtle, but Bong Joon Ho has never been a director who cares particularly deeply about understated themes. Parasite is still impossible to not admire for just how close it comes to true flawlessness.

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Kelly Cutrone is unleashing strong comments about Jay Manuel following the release of Netflix’s “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model” in February. The publicist, who appeared in the latter seasons of the reality competition show, called the documentary “disgusting” and an attack against Tyra Banks.

Cutrone called out Manuel for his comments in the documentary and his debut novel, which she alleges was about the host.

In February, Netflix released the three-part documentary series “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” which examined the controversies, cultural impact, and legacy of the Tyra Banks-hosted modelling competition that aired from 2003 to 2018. Banks, along with other “ANTM” personalities, including Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker, and Miss J, participated in the documentary.

Banks received a wave of public backlash following the release, with many claiming the former supermodel did not take accountability for going “too far” with the contestants.

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In an episode of the “Chris vs. The People” podcast, notorious fashion publicist Kelly Cutrone shared her opinion about the documentary. “I just think that the whole thing was disgusting… She got done dirty on that f-cking documentary… There were a lot of tricks that the people that made that show pulled on her,” Cutrone said, referring to Banks.

The Publicist Had Some Harsh Words For Jay Manuel

Cutrone appeared as a judge on “ANTM” from Cycles 18 to 22. Although she was repeatedly asked to participate in the documentary, she firmly denied the opportunity, saying, “No f-cking way.”

“I was the publicist, I already knew, like, ‘What the f-ck am I doing here? Going on this thing for free because I’m trying to sell a book like Jay Manuel?” Cutrone added. She took her dig at the “ANTM” creative director further by adding, “Please, dude, you were a f-cking makeup artist at a MAC counter in f-cking Toronto.”

Cutrone claimed that Banks was responsible for bringing Manuel into “ANTM” and he repaid the host by speaking negatively about her in the documentary. She also claimed Manuel’s intention was to get back at Banks after he was fired from the show.

Kelly Cutrone Bashed Jay Manuel’s Book

Cutrone said that she has known Banks since the model was 16 years old, and while they didn’t have a close relationship, she loves her and “ANTM” producer Ken Mok. “I always stand behind the truth,” the publicist said, adding that she can only speak of her own experience on the show.

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Cutrone also bashed Manuel for his debut novel, released in 2020, titled “The Wig, The B-tch & The Meltdown,” which focuses on the character Pablo Michaels, an overworked creative director on the fictional reality series “Model Muse,” hosted by a tyrannical supermodel named Keisha Kash.

Readers assumed that the book was a fictionalized tell-all of Manuel’s relationship with Banks, but the former has repeatedly denied the assumptions.

Cutrone, however, feels otherwise. “She smiled on you and waved her wand. How do you repay her? You write a fictionalized book where you make yourself look like Karl Lagerfeld. That chick f-cking fed you, took care of you, raised you, and this is how you say thank you? F-ck off,” Cutrone said.

Kelly Cutrone Sheds Light On Tyra Banks Not Visiting Miss J

In the “ANTM” documentary, Miss J revealed that he suffered a stroke in 2022 that left him in a comatose state for several weeks. While Manuel and Barker visited him at the hospital, Banks did not. Banks faced flak over that fact, especially since viewers knew that Miss J and Banks had a close relationship even before “ANTM.”

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Cutrone shed light on the situation following Miss J’s stroke, telling the outlet that Banks and Mok had intended to visit. At that time, Banks was on the West Coast, and they asked Cutrone, who was in New York, to check in on Miss J. “They were worried,” Cutrone said, showing text messages Banks and Mok sent her three days after Miss J’s medical emergency.

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Cutrone got details about Miss J’s condition, but she was also told that he was in the hospital under an alias and claimed his niece didn’t want visitors at that time. The publicist further explained that all she knows is that Banks and Mok were both concerned over Miss J’s well-being.

The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Controversy

“America’s Next Top Model” contestants were divided over the show. While some have come forward to criticize aspects of production and how they were treated, others praised Banks and the show for opening doors, providing opportunities, and launching careers in the fashion industry.

Ultimately, the conversation only reinforces “ANTM” as one of reality TV’s most talked-about and divisive series.

Elon Musk’s estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, has made headlines after cutting a prominent red carpet appearance short to avoid discussing her famous father. 

The high-profile model chose to immediately walk away from a media interaction rather than comment on the controversial billionaire entrepreneur. 

This decisive action has served as a viral reminder of the deeply strained relationship and ongoing family division between the two individuals.

Wilson abruptly walked away from a red carpet interview after being asked a direct question about her billionaire father, Musk.

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The 22-year-old model was actively speaking with a media reporter at a Desigual Vintage fashion event in Ibiza, Spain, when the red carpet conversation suddenly turned toward the Tesla chief executive officer. 

The media interviewer caught the young woman off guard by asking if her father was the absolute “best. “Appearing confused by the unexpected inquiry, Wilson initially asked the reporter to clarify who and what they were talking about. 

When the journalist simply repeated the phrasing to emphasize her father, she coldly responded “Ok,” before immediately shutting down the conversation and storming off from the press line, according to widely shared social media footage. 

The tense media exchange serves as the latest public reminder of the severe, years-long personal rift that has persisted between the young adult and the technology entrepreneur.

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The fashion model, who came out publicly as transgender back in 2020, has completely dropped the famous Musk surname from her legal name, per Page Six.

Supportive Fans Strongly Defend Vivian Wilson’s Decisive Red Carpet Exit

Following Wilson’s abrupt departure from the red carpet interview, internet users immediately rushed online to share their thoughts regarding how the young model handled the situation.

Many fans passionately defended her actions, praising her for showcasing incredible class by choosing to simply walk away from the awkward exchange rather than engaging with the reporter. 

“That’s class. Just walk away. Her mother is classy too,” one fan wrote. 

Other sympathetic observers expressed immense heartbreak over the deep familial divide, acknowledging that navigating life without the emotional support of a father must be incredibly painful. 

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“She doesn’t have the support of her father. I hurt for her, but I hope she can overcome and show a lesson to all,” the user wrote. 

Additionally, critics heavily slammed the interviewer for aggressively pushing the narrative that the tech billionaire is the best.

“Good for her and f-ck the idiot calling Musk the best and not the pest,” a user penned.

Elon Musk Reaffirmed His Political Stance Sparked by The Family Rift

While the public heavily criticizes the billionaire for his lack of emotional warmth, the technology entrepreneur has openly confirmed that his political motivations are deeply tied to his child’s lifestyle choices. 

According to The Blast, the Tesla chief executive officer recently reaffirmed his stance that his transition into a right-wing supporter was directly instigated by his estranged daughter’s transition. 

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This alignment became highly visible after the young model kicked off Pride Month by posing for a prominent Savage X Fenty campaign.

Images from the fashion photoshoot quickly went viral on social media, including on the billionaire’s own platform, X. A user posted a theory claiming that without the model’s transition, the entrepreneur would have never bought Twitter or become involved in right-wing politics. 

The tech mogul then caught the public’s attention by directly replying to the post with a brief confirmation, “True.”

Elon Musk’s Daughter Is Firm About Not Wanting Him In Her Life

Wilson’s father’s continuous focus on her transition highlights why the young model chooses to remain completely detached from his public life. In a candid conversation, she provided an incredibly blunt assessment of her current relationship with Musk. 

The model explained that she has essentially made complete peace with their permanent family estrangement, recognizing that she cannot alter the reality of their situation.

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She firmly asserted that while being the tech mogul’s child is a permanent fixture of her history, it will absolutely not dictate her path moving forward, per The Blast.

Having consciously rejected that lavish lifestyle, Wilson admitted that her single absolute biggest fear is seeing how greed and a never-ending obsession with power can thoroughly corrupt human beings.

The Transgender Model Clarified Her Current Financial Standing After Disowning Her Father

Rejecting the massive corrupting influence of extreme power and greed has led the young adult to live a far more grounded lifestyle. Wilson clarified that she does not possess a vast fortune, despite the public assumptions typically associated with her immensely wealthy family background. 

The aspiring model openly admitted that she has absolutely no personal desire to become “super rich,” choosing instead to find contentment by living comfortably within her own modest financial means.

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The Blast reported that she also directly dismissed public speculation regarding her personal wealth, explicitly stating that she does not have hundreds of thousands of dollars sitting at her disposal. 

The New York Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, bringing a renewed interest to the ongoing beef between team owner James Dolan and Knicks great and Real Housewives of Atlanta husband Charles Oakley.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about tensions between Oakley, 62, and Dolan, 71, before Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3, where he admitted he recently tried to mediate the drama between the two, even turning to arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time for help.

“It is a shame, in that I tried, Michael Jordan tried too, to broker peace between Charles and Jim Dolan,” Silver, 64, said in a press conference. “Our efforts were unsuccessful. I think it’s unfortunate for the NBA that this is an ongoing situation.”

The feud between Oakley and Dolan stems from Oakley’s ejection from Madison Square Garden during a game in 2017. During the incident, Oakley allegedly yelled at Dolan repeatedly. As Oakley was being led out of the arena, video showed him shoving MSG officials as he was led away from his seat.

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Oakley subsequently sued Dolan and Madison Square Garden Entertainment for assault and defamation.

“Yes, I understand that he was a big star and a Knick, et cetera, but that doesn’t excuse people from that kind of behavior,” Dolan said in an appearance on The Michael Kay Show days after the incident, adding that Oakley’s ban isn’t “necessarily” for life.

The ongoing legal proceedings, however, have limited what the NBA could do to help the two mend fences.

“As you know, it’s currently wrapped up in litigation,” Silver added on Wednesday. “I tried my best. So I don’t really see anything else I can do at the moment.”

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Oakley, a fan favorite, played 10 seasons for the Knicks from 1988 to 1998 and was a member of New York’s 1994 NBA Finals team, the same year he was an All-Star and member of the NBA’s all-defensive team. More recently, he has appeared on the Real Housewives of Atlanta, alongside his wife, Angela, who joined the cast in 2025.

The 2026 Finals between the Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will shift to New York for Game 3 on Monday, June 8. Throughout the playoffs, Knicks legends have appeared in the stands, supporting their former team, including Patrick Ewing, Walt “Clyde” Frazier, Allan Houston and more. Oakley has been a noticeable absence.

“I think that’s one of the things that makes this league so special is this family environment that we have,” Silver said.

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Oakley, for his part, has not backed down from his criticism of Dolan.

“I mean that guy, he’s a bully over there,” Oakley said in a Monday, June 1 appearance on The Jim Rome Show. “He running the plantation. I mean everything he do is a plantation move.”

The Knicks defeated the Spurs, 105-95, in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Game 2 will take place in San Antonio on Friday, June 5.

Bold and the Beautiful reveals Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) both talked to Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) about her leave of absence from Forrester Creations. And at the same time, Ridge was trash talking Katie Logan (Heather Tom) fashion house to Hope.

Steffy’s going to show up and she’s going to do the same thing this week. And then Hope’s going to be sneaking around with Deacon, skulking in the back door over at Logan while lying to her mom and also to Ridge and Steffy about it. When they do find out, I think Hope may be the target of a revenge scheme.

Hope Blames Steffy For Her Exit on Bold and the Beautiful

So, we just saw while talking to Ridge that Hope blamed Steffy for her leave of absence. And Hope said basically she walked out because it’s about how poorly Steffy treated her. Hope said she’s tired of being strung along and pacified by Steffy while her line stays on halt. And after Brooke and Ridge left, Hope talked to Deke Sharpe (Harrison Cone) and she seemed even more intent on pursuing their fashion dream over at Katie’s fashion house.

Hope said that she was going to call the new line Hope Logan, but also by the end of the week, Steffy is suspicious about Hope’s leave of absence. So, I’m sure that Ridge is going to go back and tell Steffy what Hope said. And that’s why Steffy is going to go over to Brooke’s house to talk to her.

The Truth is Coming Out on Bold

So, bottom line is that while Hope plans to keep her new job at Logan a secret, obviously, we all know the truth is going to come out. The best case for Katie is that the Forresters won’t know about it until Hope’s new line launches. The worst case is they figure it out way before then.

Either way, Brooke’s going to feel betrayed and Ridge and Steffy are going to be beyond furious. And I think they will want payback on Hope because at that point, she would have been lying to their faces for many weeks and sneaking around with Katie, going behind their backs.

A Potential Revenge Hint From Ridge

And Bold and the Beautiful might have just dropped a hint that Ridge and Steffy may come up with this plot and blindside Hope with an absolutely epic revenge move. While Ridge and Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) were talking to Hope and Deke, we saw Ridge insisting that he doesn’t want Hope to feel disrespected and then Ridge was asking her to come back to Forrester Creations soon. But if it wasn’t for Brooke pressing him, I don’t think Ridge would have talked to Hope or ask her to come back. But at the end of that conversation, that was when the red flag dropped.

Ridge said that Hope for the Future would always be part of Forrester Creations. And at face value, that sounds like that Ridge was trying to be reassuring to Hope. You know, he told Brooke’s daughter that she and her line would always have a place at Forrester Creations. But then when Hope was talking to Deke, she said, “Hope for the Future is the past.” And she’s naming her new line at Logan after herself. Just Hope Logan. And as she told Deacon, she’s putting the Forrester family behind her. But Ridge, Brooke, and Steffy don’t know any of that yet because she’s not being honest.

The Forresters’ Potential Revenge Plan on B&B

And once they find out that Katie hired Hope, the Forresters and Brooke are going to be absolutely appalled that Hope would walk away and leave their company, betray them all, and go over to Logan because in their mind, it’s a betrayal. Especially when Hope knows that they all think that Katie and Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) are thieves and villains and just the worst. So, I can see Ridge and Steffy in particular wanting to clap back at Hope and get some revenge.

I think what Ridge said could be foreshadowing that thing about Hope for the Future always being part of Forrester Creations. When word gets out that Hope is at Logan, I suspect Steffy and Ridge may get really, really ruthless because don’t forget a couple of critical things. First of all, Forrester Creations owns the trademark on the brand Hope for the Future. She obviously knows she can’t call it that over at Logan.

Second of all, Zende Forrester (Delon de Metz) has a full collection ready to put into production for Hope for the Future. And if you recall, he told Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) he worries it’ll never see the light of day. And with Hope gone, you would think that means exactly that. What Zende fears comes true. His designs could be permanently shelved. But maybe not. Maybe they’ll be used for payback on Katie and Hope and Bill.

How Ridge and Steffy Could Strike Back on Bold and Beautiful

Can you imagine if Ridge and Steffy decide to pull a dirty trick once they find out Hope is over at Logan? You know, they can do this payback plan. No matter when they find out, whether the Forresters learn about Hope’s line before or after Katie releases the new official Hope Logan collection, either way, they can still do some sabotage. Steffy and Ridge could release the Hope for the Future collection that Zende designed because they own the Hope for the Future name and they own Zende’s design. So, they could absolutely do it.

They might even think it’s karma that they owe to Bill and Katie because they released the Eric Forrester (John McCook) collection after he left Logan and when Eric was saying he didn’t want them using his designs. So, Steffy and Ridge could release a Hope branded collection after she leaves Forrester Creations, even knowing that Hope wouldn’t want that, wouldn’t consent, just like Eric didn’t. But just as it was totally legal for Katie and Bill to use Eric’s designs and names because of his contract with Logan, you know, same thing. Steffy and Ridge could use Zende’s design with Hope’s name because of the contract she had signed with Forrester Creations.

Steffy & Ridge Steal Hope’s Thunder on B&B

So, Steffy and Ridge might do that to try and steal the headlines from Logan and also to try and keep her fans loyal to Forrester Creations. At a minimum, releasing another collection with Hope’s name on it, either right before or right after her Logan launch would be really problematic. Hope would be furious if Steffy and Ridge reinstated her line after she left, especially because they sidelined her over and over so many times during the last few years. And I think Bill and Katie would be really upset and I think it would amp up the animosity in this fashion rivalry.

The Escalating War on Bold

We know that Bill already wants revenge on Ridge and Brooke and Steffy for how they treated Katie and Hope and now Will. You know, they sidelined them all and drove two of them away, fired the third. And I think if Ridge and Steffy did this, you know, I don’t think Brooke would be on board with it because it would be targeting Hope. However, I’m not sure that they would let Brooke’s disapproval stop them. And of course, they could justify that it was for business reasons so that everyone knows that everything Forrester Creations does is better.

And it would kind of be a repeat of what Ridge and Steffy are doing right now. They’re hustling out a new couture collection by Eric to try and erase the memory of his line at Logan from the public and the fashion press. Just override it, get them to forget it. So yeah, I could see Ridge and Steffy doing the same thing and hustling out that Hope for the Future collection that’s just gathering dust to undermine Hope’s launch at Logan. So if they do this, things might go nuclear, and I think this could be just the beginning. We’ll see what happens.

The Simpsons just released a new animated short that packs a surprising number of gags and references into just a few minutes. The legendary cartoon is promoting a new crossover with the Monopoly Go! mobile game, but it’s not phoning in the collaboration. The short — which comes in just under four minutes — pairs Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer) with Mr. Monopoly, who is voiced here by Will Ferrell. The two get competitive about who wears their wealth with more style, hinting at the kind of dynamic that could spring up between users in Monopoly Go! It’s a surprisingly organic means of bringing these two brands together, and another sign that The Simpsons could be making a comeback in the video game medium.

Whether you’re a mobile game fan or not, if you love The Simpsons, this animated short is worth a watch. It speed-runs a story pitting Mr. Burns against “‘ole Monopoly,” who turns out to be an old rival. We get some flashbacks to the two facing off in their youth with some deep-cut references to Monopoly lore — Burns refers to the Monopoly Man by his canonical surname, Pennybags, and a flashback implies that Burns helped establish some of the player pieces in the Monopoly board game.

The short is pretty clearly an ad, but it leaves time for some jokes you might expect to see in any Simpsons episode. Both Burns and Pennybags crack jokes about billionaires and privilege, and they even star in a Real Housewives parody called “Real Rich Guys of Springfield.” It’s a strong case of a true brand tie-in, persuading viewers that there’s a reason they’re seeing these two worlds collide.

‘The Simpsons’ Sell ‘Monopoly Go!’ Seamlessly

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Monopoly is over a century old now, and this new mobile board game is a spin-off in every sense. First released in 2023, Monopoly Go! resembles a stripped-down version of the original repurposed for single players and an infinite loop of gameplay. Players start out with ownership of all properties on the board and play for in-game money to upgrade their landmarks. The usual trips around the board are occasionally interrupted by mini-games and “events” like “Treasure Hunts” and “Bank Heists.” The game can be played alone or with other players on their own devices.

The game has been wildly successful — it was the biggest mobile game launch of 2023 with over $1 billion in revenue, and it has remained strong ever since. In-game microtransactions and ads have kept the game profitable for its creator, Scopely, and it’s no surprise that studios are eager to get in on the action with properties like The Simpsons. That said, this crossover is shaping up to be a surprisingly great fit, with little contrivance needed to bring the brands together.

The most brilliant move these advertisers made was to focus on Mr. Burns, rather than a more central character. In another world, this might have been a tough sell — not only leaning on a side character, but vilifying the Monopoly Man in the process. However, the Simpson family gets their time to shine as well, and they’re in the right context for monopoly. This short doesn’t shy away from the fact that Mr. Burns and Pennybags are the players in this game, while Homer, Bart, and others are just pieces on the board.

This was an intentional choice, according to 20th Century Games executive Josh Drake. In an interview with IGN ahead of this game’s release, he said that finding a real connection between the brands was a part of the plan from the outset. He said that in conversations between the studio and the game developers, Drake and his team urged them to “be subversive, be Simpson-y. Don’t just be a butt-kissy, pointless brand collaboration.”

The timing was also great for The Simpsons, who are fresh off a few other video game successes. The quintessential suburban family appeared in Fortnite last year, just as the show’s own mobile game, The Simpsons: Tapped Out was finally delisted. Fans are hoping to see more of The Simpsons in a playable format soon, with some classic games up for re-masters. In the meantime, The Simpsons Season 37 is due to return from hiatus on June 17 on Fox and Disney+. The Simpsons Monopoly Go! crossover event is going on now through July 29 in the app.

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December 17, 1989

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Steven Dean Moore, Mark Kirkland, Rob Oliver, Michael Polcino, Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements, Wes Archer, Timothy Bailey, Lance Kramer, Nancy Kruse, Matthew Faughnan, Chuck Sheetz, Rich Moore, Jeffrey Lynch, Pete Michels, Susie Dietter, Raymond S. Persi, Carlos Baeza, Dominic Polcino, Lauren MacMullan, Michael Marcantel, Neil Affleck, Swinton O. Scott III, Jennifer Moeller

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J. Stewart Burns, Michael Price, Brian Kelley, Bill Odenkirk, Dan Vebber, Kevin Curran, Stephanie Gillis, Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta, Billy Kimball, Jessica Conrad, Cesar Mazariegos, Daniel Chun, Jennifer Crittenden, Conan O’Brien, Valentina Garza, Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Christine Nangle, Broti Gupta, Loni Steele Sosthand, Megan Amram, Bob Kushell, David Isaacs, David Mandel

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  Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

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  Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

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Prince Harry attended a friend’s book launch without his wife, Meghan Markle, just days before the couple marked their daughter Princess Lilibet’s birthday.

Meghan has frequently faced criticism for posting photos of Archie and Lilibet on social media while simultaneously campaigning for children’s online safety. The Duchess’ team has now pushed back against the backlash, however, explaining there is a deliberate method behind her posts.

Harry’s recent outing also comes amid fresh claims that the self-exiled royals may be facing financial pressure and could eventually need to “downsize.”

Harry took a break from all the recent drama surrounding him and his estranged family as he stepped out for a rare casual night on the town without Meghan.

The Duke of Sussex attended the launch of his friend José Andrés’ new cookbook, “Spain My Way.”

For the outing, Harry kept things polished in a navy-toned look, pairing a blazer with a shirt and jeans. Andrés is a close friend of the Sussexes and even appeared on Meghan’s Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan,” making her absence from the event more noticeable.

In photos shared online, Harry was seen smiling as he posed with Andrés and other guests at San Laurel, the chef’s restaurant on the 10th floor of Conrad Los Angeles.

Other famous faces at the event included conductor Gustavo Dudamel, journalist Maria Shriver, actors Kyra Sedgwick and Tyler James Williams, and chefs Wolfgang Puck and Roy Choi, among others, per Hello! Magazine.

Prince Harry And Meghan Celebrate Princess Lilibet Turning 5

Harry’s outing came days before his youngest child, Princess Lilibet, turned 5 on Thursday, June 4.

To mark the occasion, Meghan took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of herself and Harry smiling as he held Lilibet in his arms. In another image, the young princess was seen admiring a flower, seemingly in the garden of the family’s Montecito home, with her face turned away from the camera.

“Our dream girl. Happy 5th birthday, Lili,” Meghan captioned the post, adding a white heart emoji.

For Lilibet’s birthday last year, Meghan also shared a carousel of family moments and later gushed over how their daughter’s arrival had made their lives “brighter and better.”

Meghan Markle Faces Backlash Over Photos Of Her Children

Meghan has often come under fire from social media users over the way she shares photos of her children online.

Since returning to Instagram, the Duchess of Sussex has posted several images of Archie and Lilibet, though their faces are typically hidden, blurred, or turned away from the camera.

Critics have argued that the posts appear to clash with Meghan’s public advocacy for children’s online safety, claiming she is still exposing the children to attention and commentary.

Meghan’s Team Pushes Back Against Online Criticism

Meghan’s team has rejected the criticism aimed at her for posting her children online. A spokesperson for the Duchess told Newsweek that there is a clear difference between sharing family moments and exposing children to public scrutiny.

“The Duchess has always been clear that there is a distinction between sharing moments from her life and exposing her children to public scrutiny,” the spokesperson said. “By obscuring their faces, she is demonstrating the very principle she advocates for: giving children privacy, agency, and protection in an increasingly digital world.”

The spokesperson added, “Far from being contradictory, by concealing their faces she is actually reflecting the message she delivered in Geneva: that parents can choose to share family experiences while still taking deliberate steps to protect identities, privacy, and digital footprint.”

Prince Harry And Meghan Reportedly Face Cost-Cutting Pressure

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan continue to face rumors about their finances after several major business ventures failed to deliver long-term stability.

The couple’s Spotify deal ended, and their Netflix partnership has also evolved beyond the original terms. Meghan’s luxury lifestyle brand has similarly drawn questions over whether it has taken off as expected.

During an appearance on “The Royal Uncensored Podcast,” commentator Maureen Callahan claimed the Sussexes may need to reduce their expenses, pointing to reports that their cost of living remains high.

“They are having a lot of trouble monetizing what they used to monetize, which is their connection to the Royal Family, which was secrets of the Royal Family,” Callahan said. “The information supply has been choked off.”

“So, the stories are that they may need to downsize from that $14m Montecito mansion,” she continued, while also weighing in on rumors that Meghan may be looking for acting work.

Brooke Shields’ latest project is a prime example of art imitating life.

On Acorn TV’s You’re Killing Me (new episodes weekly through June 22), the beloved actress plays bestselling novelist Allie, who’s entering a new era of her life.

“She was a woman of my age who had still so much to offer and so much to experience and create,” Shields, 60, who also executive produces, exclusively told Us Weekly in our latest issue, on newsstands now.

Despite her boundless possibilities, Allie is “met with… this message that she’s done,” she said. “She hit a certain age and she has no value anymore… I wanted to be able to highlight that, then bring in a younger generation where [the two] can combine and communicate and be better than the sum of their parts.”

Enter Andi (Amalia Williamson). The characters form an unlikely partnership to solve murders — including the mysterious death of Allie’s friend — in their small New England town, much to the chagrin of local police detective Jack (Ed’s Tom Cavanagh).

“There’s so much that’s layered into how these two women communicate, who come from very different ages and different experiences,” Shields said. “That was the heart of it.”

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“They don’t realize that they need each other to get things done,” Williamson, 26, whose Andi is an ambitious podcaster, explained to Us. “Allie is the people person. She gets the interviews, she finds out what makes people tick, she’s the motive queen. Andi’s the forensics.”

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Throughout the six-episode, twist- and cliffhanger-heavy drama, the duo have plenty of fun with the generational gap, too — something Shields is used to in real life. “[It’s] what I experienced with my two daughters in my very home,” Shields said about Rowan, 23, and Grier, 20. “We’re able to explore those emotional moments and feelings, and we’re balancing it with mystery and comedy.”

And just a little bit of murder.