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10 Greatest Giles Episodes of ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’
On 5 June 2026, news broke that Anthony Head had passed away at the age of 72, and there was an understandable outpouring of sadness from those who’d appreciated his work in the past, not to mention tributes to the actor paid by both fans of his and actors he’d worked with. Head had a steady acting career over decades, and also boasted a pretty varied body of work on both the big screen and in the world of television, with notable roles played in movies like Repo! The Genetic Opera, and TV shows like Ted Lasso and Merlin.
The role he might be most beloved for, though, is that of Giles on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Of all the cast members on that show, he was the fourth most regularly occurring character, being a member of the main cast for seasons 1 through 5, and then appearing as a recurring character throughout the final two seasons. He brought his A-game throughout all those appearances, but the following episodes stand out particularly so, doing a great deal for the character of Giles and providing undeniable stand-out moments for Head, as an actor.
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“Lie to Me” (1997)
Season 2, Episode 7
The second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is where things start getting both more dramatic and largely better in quality overall, with “Lie to Me” not quite being the ultimate turning point, though it is a sign of darker things to come. Buffy runs into an old friend of hers who wants to become a vampire because he’s dying from a terminal illness, and he falls in with Spike, trying to get the new-to-Sunnydale vampire to sire him.
It happens at the end, but Buffy and Giles are prepared for it, waiting over Ford’s grave so that Buffy can stake/slay him, as she has to do. It’s a naturally more personal and morally difficult kill for Buffy than the usual kind of slaying, and it makes her reflect on the challenges of being the Slayer going forward. She talks to Giles about this, and asks him to lie to her about her probable future, which is where Giles gets to sarcastically drop one of the season’s best lines:
“The good guys are always stalwart and true. The bad guys are easily distinguished by their pointy horns or black hats. And, uh, we always defeat them and save the day. No one ever dies and… everybody lives happily ever after.”
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“Prophecy Girl” (1999)
Season 1, Episode 12
Okay, there was some shade directed toward season 1 just then, but the first season does conclude with “Prophecy Girl,” and it is the first properly great episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The prophecy states that Buffy is to die while fighting the Master (season 1’s big bad), and it’s the first time she – and you, as a viewer – really feel the emotional weight of her situation and bleak destiny.
She does die, albeit temporarily, and of course that’s going to happen when the show’s seven seasons long, and this is only the 12th episode overall. But it creates compelling drama either way, with Sarah Michelle Gellar getting to be the obvious MVP, but Head’s Giles is also given more dramatic material here than he had up until this point in the show, with both cast members’ acting doing a lot to elevate an already very compellingly written episode.
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“The Gift” (2001)
Season 5, Episode 22
Another season finale, “The Gift” concludes season 5, and was done in a way where it could’ve been the series finale, had the show not been brought back, on another network, for a sixth and then seventh season. Buffy and the other Scoobies have their final battle with Glory, who’s a full-on God, albeit one who shares a body with a mortal man named Ben, switching back and forth between one and the other.
It’s Giles who gets his hands dirty by killing Ben before he switches back to Glory, with it being perhaps the character’s darkest moment, even if doing so is something that helps save the world. Of course, it pales in comparison to Buffy’s sacrifice at the end of “The Gift,” which is the most memorable part of the episode, and an all-time iconic scene within the show overall, but what this episode does for Giles, as a character, also shouldn’t be overlooked.
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“Helpless” (1999)
Season 3, Episode 12
The premise of “Helpless” is an inherently quite frightening one, as it sees Buffy temporarily stripped of her Slayer powers, and made to take part in a cruel test that involves surviving and defeating a vampire. It’s done by the Watcher’s Council, who are notoriously terrible, given what they put Slayers through, even outside the extreme tests one finds in an episode like “Helpless.”
Giles is torn between his loyalty to the Council, and his loyalty to Buffy, and while the episode does make Giles and Buffy clash, the whole ordeal does convince Giles to distance himself further from the Council. Their bond is strengthened in the long run, since Giles sticks by Buffy in the end, even if the Council has fired him and he’s no longer Buffy’s official Watcher (which leads to the introduction of Wesley, who’s a frustrating goofball more loyal to the Council, all before he gets a compelling character arc later on, when he makes the jump to Angel).
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“Innocence” (1998)
Season 2, Episode 14
Since “Innocence” deals with the events immediately following on from Angel reverting into Angelus (Angel without a soul, basically), it’s a particularly Buffy-focused episode, since so much of the show up until this point had been about her falling in love with Angel. The two have sex for the first time in the previous episode, this makes Angel lose his soul, and then Buffy struggles with him starting to rampage around while beating herself up for some time, feeling responsible.
Buffy does keep on fighting, though, and Giles also gets a moment to shine near the episode’s end, talking to Buffy in his car and telling her it’s not her fault and that he still supports her. This is one scene in the overall episode, but it was one that people were bringing up surprisingly often while remembering Head’s finest moments on the show, since the warmth and compassion Giles exudes here feels incredibly sincere, and progressive for the time, as he’s an authority/father figure not blaming a female character for her sexual behavior (and it can’t be delved into in detail here, but there is a history of female – and some male – characters, particularly in supernatural/horror stories, effectively being punished for having sex).
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“Tabula Rasa” (2001)
Season 6, Episode 8
“Tabula Rasa” occurs right after the musical episode, which will be broken down in a bit. It’s not convenient to talk about the second half first, when the two episodes are almost a two-parter, but that musical episode does deserve a better placement ranking-wise. Anyway, certain things are revealed during the musical episode, and while everyone is coming down from all the singing, dancing, and uncomfortable truths, Willow tries to make some things forgotten, through magic, but the spell goes wrong and everyone forgets too much.
After waking up with amnesia, Giles ends up assuming he might be married to Anya, and then Spike and Giles both come to the conclusion that they’re related, and all that’s undeniably funny, and the episode’s admirably committed to its high-concept premise. “Tabula Rasa” does get more somber by the episode’s end, though, with Willow and Tara’s relationship permanently affected for the worse, and Giles committing to leaving Sunnydale and returning to England (and it’s from this point on, in the series, that Giles becomes more of a recurring character than a true main one).
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“A New Man” (2000)
Season 4, Episode 12
There are some slower and less amazing episodes in season 4, truth be told, but it would be wrong to call it a bad season of television. It’s more the case that it’s just not quite as consistent as season 3, and it doesn’t quite have as many highs as the more dramatic second and fifth seasons (a couple of characters leaving the show post-season 3 didn’t help, since Angel and Cordelia went over to Angel, and then there were some growing pains with the setting going from high school to college).
But to stick with the positives, and to stick with Giles, he gets one of his best episodes in season 4, with “A New Me.” This does for Giles what “The Zeppo” in season 3 did for Xander, as he’s the center of this one, getting turned into a demon who can’t speak English, and forced to fend for himself while trying to return to his human form. It’s been described as a midlife crisis episode for Giles, and it’s also fun/novel to see a main character put in the sort of extensive make-up and prosthetics usually only reserved for certain villainous characters. Giles is, for this one episode, the monster of the week, in effect.
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“Band Candy” (1998)
Season 3, Episode 6
“Band Candy” is Head’s finest comedic hour, since this episode’s premise involves the adults of Sunnydale falling under a spell that makes them revert to their teenage selves. Giles does not get out of this, and acts in an incredibly different way than he had always been up until that point, with the episode laying out how he used to have a rebellious streak as a teenager, and went by the nickname “Ripper.”
Ripper Giles is obviously interesting/fun to get some insight into, but that he looks like grown-up Giles (with different hair and after losing the glasses, admittedly) obviously makes him funny, too. And he strikes up a brief fling with Buffy’s mom, who’s also acting like a teenager again, and while all that’s all obviously horrifying for Buffy, it’s funny when you’re on the other side of the TV screen.
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“Once More, with Feeling” (2001)
Season 6, Episode 7
Anyone who appears in “Once More, with Feeling” can have it count as one of their best episodes, since it’s an all-around very strong musical episode that gives pretty much everyone at least a moment or two to shine (with the possible exception of Alyson Hannigan, who reportedly didn’t want to be given too much to sing). Anthony Head has always been a singer on top of an actor, though, so he really got to shine in this musical episode.
That Head is perhaps the best singer in the main cast does also help him make a particularly strong impression.
His singing was previously heard in “Restless,” albeit in a dream sequence, but he gets one solo song here (“Standing”), and then participates in a few of the ensemble numbers. “Once More, with Feeling” is also an important episode for the character of Giles, since he grapples with the conflict of how much he can – or should – be involved in Buffy’s life, with what she’s going through at that particular moment as someone who’s now been an adult for several years. That Head is, as mentioned before, perhaps the best singer in the main cast (though Amber Benson, as Tara, is also worth a shout-out) does also help him make a particularly strong impression here.
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“Passion” (1998)
Season 2, Episode 17
“Passion” is one of the heaviest episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and gives Giles what’s probably his most dramatic hour in the show’s entire run. In that sense, it gives Anthony Head a lot to do, as an actor, and he really rises to the occasion, intensifying what is an already grim and emotionally harrowing episode: the first to have a significant non-villainous character die.
It is the “Jenny dies” episode, to put it bluntly, but it’s also a bit more interesting than that, given that it doesn’t happen right at the end of the episode, meaning parts of “Passion” deal with the immediate aftermath of that death, and Giles’ almost suicidal attempts to avenge her murder. Giles discovering Jenny’s body, and then the sequence where he breaks down after nearly dying while trying to murder Angelus, are two of the very best scenes in the whole of Buffy the Vampire Slayer’s run.
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With Ridley Scott making a long-awaited return to sci-fi, the genre he helped redefine in the 1970s, it’s worth remembering that he changed how we view another genre in the early 2000s. While he is often associated with sci-fi, Scott has always moved fluidly from comedies to dramas, from action movies to historical epics. He has spent the last few years, in fact, working almost exclusively on period movies — Napoleon, The Last Duel, and most recently, Gladiator II. The upcoming film The Dog Stars is his first sci-fi feature in nearly a decade.
At nearly 90 years old, Scott can still mount a grand action set piece with skill that could put filmmakers decades younger than him to shame. Do not forget, he was born before World War II. You’d expect his technique to become dated, but what he achieved in the early 2000s in the war genre remains unparalleled. In 2001, fresh off the success of Gladiator, Scott directed Black Hawk Down, a star-studded modern warfare movie that inspired numerous films that came afterward, not to mention video game franchises such as Battlefield and Call of Duty. That said, it also contributed significantly to how Hollywood portrays “the other.” Black Hawk Down is currently streaming on Peacock in the United States, but it won’t stick around for much longer.
Here’s How Long You Have Left to Watch ‘Black Hawk Down’ on Peacock
The movie was given a limited release mere weeks after the September 11 attacks. It expanded into wide release in January 2002, and went on to receive four Oscar nominations. Scott received his third Best Director nod, after Thelma & Louise and Gladiator. The movie was a solid hit, grossing $173 million worldwide against a reported budget of more than $90 million. It has, of course, taken on an entirely new life on home video in the years since. The movie is currently available to stream on Peacock, but it will be removed from the platform on July 1. Starring Josh Hartnett, Orlando Bloom, Jason Isaacs, Eric Bana, Ewan McGregor, and others, the film holds a 77% critics’ score and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “Though it’s light on character development and cultural empathy, Black Hawk Down is a visceral, pulse-pounding portrait of war, elevated by Ridley Scott’s superb technical skill.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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December 28, 2001
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145 minutes
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Ken Nolan, Mark Bowden
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Cameron Diaz has spent the last few years quietly perfecting what the rest of Us are still trying to figure out: how to look effortlessly pulled-together without trying too hard. For summer, we’re recreating her effortless vibe, starting with her beloved Birkenstock Arizona slides that she has been spotted wearing in California.
Of course, she’s not the only A-lister who reaches for Birkenstocks (Heidi Klum and Reese Witherspoon are also fans). But Diaz wears hers with a particular kind of relaxed confidence that feels less like a styling trick and more like a personal philosophy. We spotted her exact pair on Amazon — but it’s only a matter of time before they fly off the virtual shelves!
Get the Birkenstock Arizona Slide-On Sandals for $60 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication but are subject to change.
What sets this version apart from the original suede-lined Birks is the construction. The entire sandal is made from EVA, a single piece of lightweight, flexible material that weighs almost nothing on your feet. You could pack two pairs in a carry-on and still have room for everything else.
Our belted T-shirts and doubled-up polos may have been laid to rest years ago, but some millennial-approved trends stand the test of time. One example? Sporty Adidas slides, which seem to make a stylish appearance every spring and summer — and this time, it’s Jennifer Lawrence who’s kicking things off. While the 35-year-old actress likely […]
Then there’s the part that makes them genuinely practical: they’re fully washable. Wear them to the beach, splash through a puddle, drop guacamole on them at a backyard barbecue, then rinse them under the kitchen faucet and they’re good as new. The contoured cork-style footbed (it’s actually EVA molded to mimic cork) supports your arches the way classic Birkenstocks do, but without the break-in period that used to require weeks of patient suffering.
At $60, they’re also one of the more affordable entry points into the Birkenstock world. The traditional leather Arizonas typically run closer to $110, so picking up the EVA version feels like getting in on a celebrity-favorite look for about half the cost. They make sense as a poolside shoe, a travel option or the slide you keep by the back door for letting the dog out.
Diaz’s whole vibe is built on this kind of casual cool. Get her exact Birkenstock Arizona Slides before they sell out for summer!
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Athleisure isn’t usually sophisticated, but Cameron Diaz is making Us reconsider that. Running errands with her boo, Diaz rocked chic white sneakers that elevated her entire outfit. The secret? Knit detailing. And we found the classy, expensive look for under $40. Diaz styled her sporty kicks with a white tee, an oversized blazer and joggers, […]
Lindsay Hubbard is once again “activated” after former pal West Wilson admitted he hoped fans avoid watching an upcoming bonus episode of Summer House.
After West, 31, revealed during a Friday, June 12, podcast appearance that he hoped a potential Game 6 of the NBA finals would clash with the “Aftermath” episode of his reality TV show, Lindsay, 39, took to Threads to slam her costar.
“West Wilson: you are trash. Trying to get people to not watch our show that I brought you on, you should move immediately,” she wrote on Sunday, June 14, via the social media platform. Lindsay expanded in a later post, “Brother, you get paid for that episode. Just be thankful you still have a paycheck from our show.”
West, who is in the entire cast’s bad books after failing to disclose his romance with fellow costar Amanda Batula, said during his “Show me Something” podcast that he had hoped the New York Knicks would lose Game 5 of the NBA finals to ensure that a potential follow-up game would draw extra viewers. “This could be the best f***ing thing ever,” West told his cohost Sophie Cunningham on the end of Bravo’s Summer House season 10 reunion series. “I thought [by] Tuesday … I thought I was going to get to catch my breath and we were all moving on, and they were like, ‘Bonus episode next week.’ I was like, ‘Motherf***ing f***.” (The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to secure their first NBA championship in 53 years.)
“If the Spurs win Saturday and they go back to MSG and they play game 6, it will be Tuesday night [at] the same time they air this f***ing, goddamn bonus episode,” West continued on the podcast. “Give me f***ing Knicks in 6 at the same time as this s*** on TV. I will be the happiest person in the motherf***ing world.”
West then concluded, “I swear to God, give me the Spurs Saturday and the Knicks on f***ing Tuesday night, and we will pop champagne on this f***ing podcast Wednesday.”
Lindsay Hubbard Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for DSW
Bravo’s three-part reunion wrapped on Tuesday, June 9, before the network greenlit a special bonus episode titled “The Aftermath,” which is set to air on Tuesday, June 16. The episode will turn cameras back on to capture the reunion fallout amid the cast’s ongoing drama.
Lindsay commented on “The Aftermath” in her Thread post, admitting that while she hadn’t seen the episode, she’s positive about its airing. “I feel it in my bones, it is GOOD GOOD,” she wrote. “Even though we know some people didn’t listen, [it’s] still good!”
West Wilson Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for SiriusXM
The Summer House reunion focused on West’s relationship with Amanda, 34, who both announced in a joint Instagram post on March 31 that they’d acted on romantic feelings toward one another. The news shocked fans, and their Summer House costars, as West had been involved in an on-and-off relationship with Ciara Miller, and Amanda had announced her separation from husband Kyle Cooke about two months prior.
Although Amanda and West attempted to quell accusations of relationship overlap during the show’s reunion, the couple sat down with Kyle, 43, and Lindsay, respectively, on “The Aftermath” to discuss further details of their relationship.
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Be honest: are you someone who hates frou-frou art films? Does the term “independent movie” make you frown because all you can think about are characters having boring conversations about their equally boring lives? Most of all, do you think the filmmakers behind these movies are pretentious young idiots who are way too full of themselves? In that case, I’ve got the perfect indie film for you: I Blame Society (2020). This is a movie where a young filmmaker is struggling to get her first real film off the ground before she finds her new focus…murder. Specifically, making a movie about what it would take to become a great serial killer.
This is prompted by a “compliment” she once received that she’d make a great killer (director Gillian Wallace Horvat once received the same compliment). She takes the subject a little too seriously, though, because in her mind, pulling off a perfect murder and making a perfect film require very similar skills. Thus, she engages in an increasingly unhinged, darkly funny descent into madness. Of course, the film explores the intersection between madness and genius as it skewers everything about modern moviemaking. Now that scary films Obsession and Backrooms are tearing it up at the box office, this is the perfect time to watch I Blame Society, the ultimate satire of modern horror moviemaking.
Sex, Drugs, And Doc’n’Roll
The basic premise of I Blame Society is that a character (played by writer/director Gillian Wallace Horvat) is trying to make a movie about how to become the perfect serial killer. What we are watching is the documentary she has created, making the whole thing feel caught somewhere between found footage horror and creative confessional. The character chronicles her increasingly transgressive crimes, like shoplifting and stalking. Eventually, she kills someone more or less accidentally. Instead of repenting and turning herself in, however, she leans in, perfecting the art of moviemaking by perfecting the art of murder, one victim at a time.
On paper, I Blame Society has many of the hallmarks of traditional indie movies: a crazy premise, an ongoing gimmick, and a young auteur at the center, holding it altogether. If you’re not a fan of indie films, though, why should you give this one a shot? The first reason is that its unconventional premise makes for a fairly compelling horror movie. Your mileage may vary, but I always find it scarier when a cinematic killer is completely nonchalant about the lives they are destroying, like Joe Keery in Spree. Horvat is the same in I Blame Society, and her performance alternates between amusingly deranged and utterly chilling.
Lights, Camera, Slashing
Additionally, I Blame Society is interesting because it relentlessly skewers many of the stupider things about Hollywood. For example, our protagonist has a meeting with two male producers who try to pass themselves off as woke but are soon revealed to be idiotic hypocrites. This scene, like many others, works because it tackles a hot-button issue in a way that different groups will find engaging. For example, progressive audiences will like this scene because it portrays the difficulties female filmmakers must navigate in a male-dominated industry. Conservative audiences, meanwhile, will enjoy this scene for how it portrays wokeness as a cynical marketing technique rather than a sincerely held belief.
If you like psychological thrillers, it’s also bizarrely compelling to watch our main character’s descent into madness and murder. Because we are watching the documentary, she is in charge of the narrative, and the movie trusts the audience to decide for themselves how increasingly deranged the protagonist is getting. This transforms her into the unreliable narrator of her own story; again, your mileage may vary, but I loved this because it challenged me to separate objective truth from her subjective self-perception. Plus, it’s wonderfully meta: I Blame Society is Gillian Wallace Horvat’s feature film debut, and she created a story about how getting away with murder is easier than getting a movie deal.
First Degree Auteur
It helps that Horvat gives such a great performance in the film. It’s convincing because it’s based partially on lived experiences: not only does she know all about the difficulties of getting a movie off the ground, but she actually received the “you’d make a great killer” comment in real life. She made a movie about how difficult it is to make a movie, featuring herself as a deranged person who thinks she’s actually a creative genius. Along the way, she dragged Hollywood with some of the most hilariously satirical caricatures this side of Dante’s Inferno.
I Blame Society isn’t a perfect film: it relies perhaps too much on its premise, and it will grate on anyone who hates found footage horror or the caricatures she populates the movie with. However, those caricatures help her create the freshest cinematic satire in years, all while Horvat gives a powerhouse performance both in front of the camera and behind it. Plus, you get to watch her stalk and slaughter her way through Los Angeles in what had to be a bleakly cathartic release for the filmmaker. If you’re looking for your own catharsis, it’s just a click away: I Blame Society is currently streaming for free on Tubi.
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Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree tragically passed away in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro along with five others. Just over a month before his death, the artist offered a candid look at how he wanted his affairs to be handled after his passing.
Tree was in the middle of “The World’s First World Tour” supporting his fourth studio album when the tragedy occurred. Tributes from the entertainment community continue to pour in as more details about the accident are revealed.
On June 14, several news outlets reported that two helicopters crashed in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in the death of six people. According to CNN Brasil, one helicopter was traveling with only the pilot, Charles Marsillac, while the other had five people: pilot Alexandre Souza and four passengers, including 32-year-old Oliver Tree, Lucas Vignale, Gaspar Prim, and Lucas Brito Chaves.
Reports indicate that the two helicopters collided mid-air before crashing in an electric vehicle yard, setting several vehicles ablaze. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the cause of the accident.
Tree was in Brazil for “The World’s First World Tour” and last performed in São Paulo on June 6.
The Artist Talked About His Will In April
In late April, just over a month before his untimely death, Tree was on the “Zach Sang Show” to talk about his career and travels. Toward the end of the episode, Tree shared what he wanted his legacy to be after he passes.
Dressed in a Shrek costume with green makeup, the eccentric artist said of his music, “I don’t believe that any of the wealth or the things that get made from it is mine.” He continued to say that when he passes, “no one’s going to get a penny” among his family members, and that’s the way he set up his will. Tree said that if he ever had children, he would put them through college, “but they’re not going to be a silver spoon.”
“The idea is when I die, all the money’s going to go back to artists. So, I’ve set up a foundation. It’s called Doctor Oliver Tree’s Art Grants for Baby Geniuses. And it’s set up so that basically the interest generated from my music will take mostly that,” Tree said, adding that his work will probably be worth more after his death.
“People will finally appreciate my stupid f-cking videos, my f-cking stupid songs. That’s when people appreciate you, when you’re not there anymore,” Tree said.
Oliver Tree’s Rise To Fame
Tree developed an interest in music at an early age and studied Music Technology at the California Institute of the Arts, writing his thesis on how to make himself a viral meme.
Tree released some songs in the years following and signed with Atlantic Records in 2017. The next year, “Alien Boy” and its music video became a major hit, which propelled his mainstream success. His first studio album, “Ugly Is Beautiful,” was released in 2020, and it reached the top spot on Billboard’s Top Alternative Albums Chart.
He also collaborated with other artists, including Whethan, Robin Schulz, David Guetta, Getter, and Diplo.
Tree’s last album, “Love You Madly Hate You Badly,” was released on April 24, and he planned a massive global tour spanning more than 30 countries on all seven continents. He kicked off his tour on May 30 in Mexico, and he was scheduled to perform next in Lisbon, Portugal, in July before tragedy struck.
The Singer Left His Record Label
Tree’s last album was self-produced and released under his own record label, Alien Boy Records. He parted ways with Atlantic Records after eight years due to creative differences. The artist claimed that the label no longer supported his work and gave him a limited marketing budget because he “was not making songs for TikTok.”
In a video, Tree said he wasn’t in the entertainment business to create songs for TikTok. “The label doesn’t want to support the vision. Well, guess what? I don’t give a sh-t,” he said. The singer then shared that he was able to reach an agreement with Atlantic Records, and he could release his album on his own and leave the record label.
Tributes Pour In For Oliver Tree
Many entertainers, comedians, and artists paid tribute to Tree after hearing news of his passing. Singer Melanie Martinez, who was in a relationship with Tree for several months before their split in 2020, shared a heartfelt post on Instagram Stories.
“He was so dedicated to his art which I admired and respected so deeply. I think everyone who knew him will look back at those moments of laughter and joy he so easily sparked. His laugh was so contagious and warm, she wrote, adding that Tree had a “soft heart” and was a “true artist in every way.”
Kid Cudi also paid tribute to the singer, describing Tree as a “really amazing and beautiful human.” Bebe Rexha honored the late artist on X, saying he was a passionate and kind person. Comedian Whitney Cummings praised Tree’s talents, while also commending him as a person, writing, “Oliver is pure love and the best version of what an artist and person can and should be.”
Every Year After has plans for more seasons — with different leads — but is everyone from the cast coming back for a potential season 2?
Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay and spending all her time with the Florek brothers: Sam (Matt Cornett) and Charlie (Michael Bradway).
In addition to introducing new characters, Every Year After surprised Us with some massive book shakeups.
“I think there’s less of things changing and more of things just being added. But I think you’re getting the actual bones of the book and the love story. I think all of the themes and the tone are the same,” Aurora Perrineau, who plays Percy’s friend Chantal in the series, exclusively told Us Weekly.
Fans of Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty should be tuning into Prime Video’s Every Year After — but where will they recognize the cast from? Based on Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Every Year After follows Percy (Sadie Soverall), who grew up vacationing in Barry’s Bay. After spending all her time […]
The book also wrapped up everyone’s story more while the show focused on introducing Charlie as the next lead.
“I really would love to see a second season of the show. They’re not quite there yet and I think because Sam is still kind of getting his head around what’s happened, that makes a lot of sense,” Fortune told Us of the ending. “I love how the show ends with a very clear set up for bringing One Golden Summer into the second season, which I’m most excited about.”
Scroll down to see who is — and isn’t — expected to return in season 2:
Sadie Soverall
While Soverall is expected to reprise her role as Percy, she would no longer be front and center on the show.
Matt Cornett
The same goes for Cornett, who would be back as Sam but not as the main character.
Michael Bradway
Bradway has been positioned as the season 2 lead after Charlie’s onscreen heart attack. His story was originally explored more in Fortune’s follow-up novel, One Golden Summer.
Every Year After ended with a massive change — and shocking cliffhanger — but how is book character Alice Everly related to the twist? Warning: Spoilers below for season 1 of Every Year After. The Prime Video series, which premiered on Wednesday, June 10, concluded with Charlie (Michael Bradway) being estranged from brother Sam (Matt […]
Abigail Cowen
Cowen’s role as Delilah was expanded — and with plans for the show to have five seasons — there is more than enough room for her in season 2.
Aurora Perrineau
Perrineau’s Chantel is expected back on the show.
Joseph Chiu
As is Chiu a.k.a Jordie, who is now caught in his own love triangle.
It’s no secret that Steven Spielberg is a renowned filmmaker. His name is attached to many projects and was nominated for numerous Academy Awards for Best Director or Best Picture. But there was one film where the famous director was not involved, except for story origin credits, that people have been revisiting on streaming services.
Ever since Spielberg began his career in 1959, he has worked on many projects, some of which are still beloved to this day, such as Jurassic Park and the Indiana Jones franchise. Earlier this week, Spielberg released a new film called Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Colman Domingo, and Wyatt Russell. Also attached to the project is Jurassic Park writer David Koepp. As Disclosure Day inched closer, fans have been revisiting this nostalgic ’80s classic.
The Goonies was a 1985 adventure comedy film based on a story written by Spielberg and produced by the filmmaker’s production company, Amblin Entertainment, and recently, it found a place on the streaming charts. The Goonies landed at #6 on Pluto TV’s Top Movies in the United States, sitting between Men in Black and Scary Movie. The Goonies follows a group of boys who call themselves “The Goonies” as they come across a map that leads to treasure that belonged to the pirate “One-Eyed Willy.” The boys embark on this adventure in hopes that this hidden fortune could save their homes. Since its release, The Goonies has grossed over $65 million worldwide and has been praised by many, earning a 77% critics’ score and a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What To Watch If You Like ‘The Goonies’
Years after The Goonies release, there were talks about a possible sequel. In 2024, Spielberg revealed that there were conversations about bringing The Goonies back together, and reports indicated that the project would move forward. However, it’s likely that a Goonies sequel may not see the light of day, so if you’re after something with a similar plot and feel, there are other titles worth watching that bring that child-whimsy feeling to your screens.
The first title that comes to mind is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which has been compared to The Goonies for its coming-of-age adventure. The series follows a group of children who accidentally leave their home planet aboard a mysterious starship and become lost. As they search for a way back home, a Force-sensitive user, Jod Na Nawood, played by Jude Law, aids them in their journey as they face pirates, soldiers, and other dangers in a galaxy far, far away.
But if you’re looking for a Spielberg film, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is well worth watching, or re-watching. Released in 1982 and directed by Spielberg, the film follows 10-year-old Elliott (Henry Thomas), who befriends a stranded alien and helps him find a way home before government agents can take him away.
The Goonies is available to stream on Pluto TV. Follow Collider for more updates.
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June 7, 1985
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114 minutes
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Richard Donner
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Harvey Bernhard
The Kardashian klan are celebrating Kim’s boyfriend, Lewis Hamilton’s, first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari.
After claiming the win at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in Montmeló on Sunday, June 14, the race car driver’s girlfriend, 45, took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of her man being cheered on by his team. She stamped her support on the image by pasting a gold trophy emoji next to a red heart emoji.
Over on Khloe Kardashian’s Instagram Stories, Kim’s daughter Chicago West, 8, was seen jumping up and down while squealing in front of the TV screen with her cousin, Khloe’s daughter, True, also 8, as they watched Hamilton, 41, take out the win. (Kim shares daughters Chicago and North, as well as sons Saint and Psalm with ex-husband Kanye West.)
Another Instagram Story shared by Khloe, 41, captured Chicago and True posing for a photo together in front of the TV, both winking for the camera as they smiled.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton recently stepped out together in Tokyo, Us Weekly has learned. Kardashian, 45, and Hamilton, 41, were spotted walking side by side on a crowded sidewalk in Japan on Sunday, March 22, according to social media footage. The Skims mogul rocked a gray dress with over-the-knee heeled boots, while Hamilton kept […]
Khloe, who attended the Monaco Grand Prix with Kim to support Hamilton earlier this month, also shared footage of Hamilton addressing his victory during a post-race press conference. “Let’s goooooooooo,” she captioned the clip before adding a photo of the athlete standing atop a podium.
Us Weekly confirmed in February that Kim and Hamilton had evolved their long-time friendship into a romance. While sources at the time revealed that the pair had been on “a few dates,” the couple got more serious by the beginning of this month when Kim went Instagram official with Hamilton.
Chicago and True Courtesy of Khloe Kardashian/Instagram
On Sunday, June 7, a social media clip showed Hamilton walking toward a group of Monaco Grand Prix spectators before finding Kim and kissing her on the cheek and pulling her in for an embrace. The PDA-filled moment was later followed by Hamilton’s first public comments regarding the relationship.
Kim Kardashian Mark Sutton – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images
“It’s amazing to have her come this weekend and have the support,” he told reporters at the time. “But, you know, with my friends, incredible turnout, just overall, the people. It’s amazing to have good people around you and good people supporting you, and she does that for me every day.”
After Hamilton finished second in that race, Formula 1’s official Instagram account shared a video of Kim filming him during his trophy presentation. The clip caught Hamilton appearing to blow Kim a kiss after he received his award.
Lewis Hamilton Clive Mason/Getty Images
Kim shared glimpses of her experience in Monaco via her Instagram grid, capturing several outings with Khloe trackside, on a luxurious vessel and along the French Riviera. In one carousel, the sisters wore matching Ferrari-red earmuffs, while another photo showed Kim puckering up to kiss one of Hamilton’s race helmets. “Monaco memories,” Kim captioned the carousel, which attracted an “I love us” comment from Khloe.
Though it’s been almost a decade since Game of Thrones wrapped up its phenomenally successful run, the universe it launched has continued, primarily through its acclaimed successor, House of the Dragon. Created by George R. R. Martin and Ryan Condal, the Game of Thrones prequel is the second television series adapted from Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire novels and is based on the fictional history Fire & Blood, beginning a century after the Targaryen conquest unites the Seven Kingdoms, and chronicling the rise and fall of House Targaryen, from its golden age to a catastrophic civil war called the Dance of the Dragons.
Since its premiere in 2022, House of the Dragon has become as popular and acclaimed as its predecessor, sometimes more, and the franchise has recently expanded to include the new series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The series has also spawned a podcast that has developed a community of its own, and in June 2026, House of the Dragon will debut new ASL versions of its latest seasons, beginning with Season 2. Read on to discover everything the Game of Thrones universe has in store for fans in June 2026.
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‘House Of the Dragon’ Season 2 (ASL Version)
Release Date: June 15, 2026
House of the Dragon opened to great success when it premiered in 2022, often surpassing the initial rankings of its parent show. The Game of Thrones prequel was instantly greenlit for a second season, which premiered in 2024, a third season, premiering in 2026, and an upcoming fourth and final season, arriving sometime in 2028. The second season of House of the Dragon explores the beginning of the Targaryen civil war, aka the Dance of the Dragons, and what it costs the people of Westeros.
In May 2026, as a celebration of Global Awareness Day, HBO Max announced the streaming debut of the House of the Dragon ASL (American Sign Language) version. An ASL version of Season 1 was released soon after, which will be followed by Season 2’s ASL version on June 15, 2026. The ASL dubbing is performed by Sophia Morales and Justin Jackerson, with the latter serving as the Director of ASL across all seasons. The ASL debut of House of the Dragon adds to the streamer’s ASL initiative that began in 2023 with Barbie.
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‘The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House Of The Dragon’ Season 3
Release Date: June 21, 2026
The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon debuted alongside the prequel show, taking the Game of Thrones franchise in yet another new direction. Since 2022, the podcast has become a go-to audio destination for fans to discuss and debate all aspects of the eponymous franchise, with a focus on House of the Dragon, and it serves as a companion to the hit series. After two successful seasons, the podcast will be back with House of the Dragon Season 3 on June 21, 2026.
Hosted by pop culture experts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen, each podcast episode features interviews with cast members, writers, and directors, including the likes of George R.R. Martin, Olivia Cooke, and Kit Harington. The new season of the podcast, running simultaneously with the TV season, will unpack the massive battles, anticipated events, and character arcs. The Official Game of Thrones Podcast: House of the Dragon Season 3 marks the first time that the podcast will be available to stream in video format, streaming simultaneously with the television series.
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‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (with ASL Version)
Release Date: June 21, 2026
Following the success, acclaim, and popularity of the first two seasons, HBO’s House of the Dragon is all set to debut its third season this June, with greater accessibility. The prequel’s new season explores the next chapter of the brutal war of succession, featuring dragon battles and relentless bloodbaths. Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Frankel, and Sonoya Mizuno reprise their main roles from the last two seasons.
House of the Dragon Season 3 is expected to feature one of the biggest battles in the Game of Thrones franchise — the Battle of Gullet, a naval conflict — followed by more explosive consequences that collectively shape the Targaryen civil war. The season will premiere on Sunday, June 21, 2026, accompanied by an ASL version, becoming the first season of the hit show to have ASL episodes running concurrently. And even after the eight-episode third season, fans still have plenty to look forward to, like the show’s fourth and final season, expected to debut in 2028, and new seasons of the franchise’s latest hit, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The entire Game of Thrones universe, including all seasons of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is currently streaming on HBO Max.
House of the Dragon
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August 21, 2022
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HBO
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George R.R. Martin
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Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel
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Fabien Frankel
Ser Criston Cole
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We all know that men are notoriously difficult to shop for — and dads certainly fall into the mix. Now that Father’s Day is one week away, you’re probably struggling to think of something to buy your dad, husband or another father figure in your life. Fortunately, we did the work for you by finding thoughtful, practical and exciting Father’s Day gifts on Amazon that’ll arrive in just two days with Prime shipping.
From sleek and comfy running shoes to an electric meat thermometer to a luxe sleep mask, there’s something here for everyone. You’ll even find seemingly boring yet practical items, like a set of minimalist cotton T-shirts for the dad who just isn’t into gifts. And even though you’re shopping last-minute, these Father’s Day gifts don’t feel like an afterthought. Start shopping now before it’s too late!
Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
$130
For The Tech Obsessed
For the dad who is constantly juggling multiple tech items at a time, this wireless charging pad is a practical and thoughtful gift. It has space to charge an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple Watch all at the same time. The slim profile hides cords and makes a cluttered space feel more organized.
$40
For The Foodie
Let’s be honest: anyone would be thrilled to receive this umami-packed condiment trio, thought up by the chefs behind the popular Momofuku brand. The set includes a soy sauce, chili crunch and seasoned salt, and all three can be used in so many different dishes and cooking methods. Plus, they’re made of impressive ingredients and come in attractive jars.
$130
For The Car Lover
This scanning tool is perfect for the dad who never wants to ask anyone else for help – even if he needs it. It quickly reads a car’s trouble codes to diagnose exactly what’s wrong with it. It then gives unlimited repair reports and even monitors the health of the vehicle while you’re driving. Think of it like having a little car mechanic by your side, telling you what to do.
$38
For The Overworked Dad
If he needs a little extra sleep, this luxe sleep mask is designed to help them get their beauty rest. The weighted feel adds just the right amount of pressure to calm you down, while the fabric has a blackout effect that prevents any light from waking you up.
You save: 10%
$45$50
For the Gardener
If they’re regularly in the yard gardening and weeding, this garden kneeler is a must. The cushioned base is much more comfortable than the ground and acts as both a spot to kneel and a seat so you don’t have to bend over, depending on which way it’s flipped. It also has sturdy handles to grab onto and comes with removable side pouches for stashing gardening tools.
Dads are notoriously difficult to shop for, but the last thing we’re going to do is resort to a run-of-the-mill coffee mug. So, I gathered the best Father’s Day gifts — under $50! — that he would be thrilled to receive. Whether he is into grilling, travel, fitness or, well, doesn’t really have any hobbies […]
$129
For the Commuter
With a minimalist design and overall sleek look, this backpack is both stylish and rich-looking. Multiple compartments make the large interior space super organized, while the straps allow it to convert from a backpack to a tote bag. This can be used for commuting, traveling and everything in between.
$115
For the Chef
There’s a reason Caraways Nonstick Ceramic Pans are a favorite among celebrity chefs, food influencers and the like. They’re durable, they make cleanup easy and they look nice enough to leave out on display. This mini fry pan is perfect for everyday cooking, whether they’re making some eggs or sauteeing vegetables. It’s a go-to option for home cooks.
$90
For the Tailgater
Perfect for the dad who likes to be able to grill his favorites on the go, this charcoal grill is portable enough to be used when tailgating, at the beach or on the boat. It has a steel cooking grate for easy cleaning and charcoal goodness, with a sturdy porcelain-lined bowl and lid. Plus, the handle on top makes it easy to tote around.
$53
For the Golfer
Golfing comes with a lot of stuff, and if the dad in your life is a fan, chances are good that their car is full of accessories taking up space. This trunk organizer features multiple pockets for organizing tees, balls, sunglasses and more, along with a large bottom compartment with adjustable dividers for clothing. There’s even a separated shoe compartment with space for three pairs of shoes and a pouch for your phone. Sturdy handles make it easy to carry around and it collapses flat when not in use to make more space in the trunk.
You save: 31%
$18$26
For the New Dad
Let the new dad in your life show their pride for their little one. Perfect for the dad who wants everyone to know about the newest blessing in his life, this baseball cap proudly announces his title of “dad.” It also has a comfortable fit and lived in feel that will make a daily go-to on casual days.
You save: 10%
$18$20
For the Handyman
The dad who is constantly fixing things around the house or at work probably already has so many tools that they don’t need anymore. But something like this magnetic wristband can be a clever and thoughtful option. This can be worn around their wrist and is the perfect spot for stashing tiny nails, screws and nuts that could otherwise get lost in seconds. It keeps everything within easy reach and has an adjustable and comfortable fit.
You save: 25%
$75$100
For the BBQ King
This hi-tech meat thermometer will make anyone feel like a pro in the kitchen, even if they’re just grilling up some hamburgers. Unlike regular thermometers, this connects to a phone via Bluetooth and works alongside an app full of helpful information. When you get the temperature read on a piece of meat, the app will tell you how much longer it needs for the best results. It can also handle up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit, so it can stay stuck in the meat the entire time you’re cooking, ensuring you can’t forget about it.
$35
For the Busy Dad On The Go
If your dad doesn’t already have an Owala water bottle, now is the time to get them one – even if they don’t realize just how trendy they are. This FreeSip option allows you to drink through a straw or by tipping it back, you can lock it so it won’t leak, and it fits in most cup holders. Plus, it comes in lots of really nice colors.
$110
For the Reader
The classic frames of these reading glasses make them feel incredibly cool and on-trend. The hard coating on the lens helps to prevent scratches, and they’re super comfortable to wear because they’re so lightweight. They’re so cool, in fact, that they’ll want to wear them even when there’s no reading being done.
$168
For the Active Dad
Upgrade his old gym sneakers with these sleek On sneakers. Cushioning absorbs impact and feels good and a bouncy sole makes these feel like you’re walking on clouds. They’re super lightweight and they require zero breaking in. They’re perfect for running or hitting the gym, but they’re so stylish that they can be worn on an everyday basis too.
You save: 40%
$15$25
For the Stylish Dad
Make the dad in your life look chic for the summer with this rich-looking polo shirt. It’s an inexpensive find that looks and feels so luxe, made from a lightweight and soft fabric. The texture, the cut and the v-neck collar give this Euro-summer vibes in the best way possible.
$30
For the Tool Hoarder
Buying for someone who has so many tools they don’t even know what to do with them? This roll-up tool bag is an excellent and space-saving storage option. It’s super spacious, with four large zippered pockets and two smaller removable pockets for tiny items you don’t want to misplace. It rolls up to a much more compact size with handles, so it’s perfect for taking on the go.
You save: 25%
$18$24
For the Practical Dad
Stick with the basics if you’re buying for a dad who is too practical to really enjoy anything that could be considered frivolous. This pack of Hanes t-shirts comes with six neutral-colored options, all of which are lightweight, breathable and versatile. They can be worn as undershirts or on their own on casual days.
$70
For the Dad Who’s Hard to Shop For
No idea what to buy? Stick with a tried and true favorite for everyone: a super soft hoodie that can be worn over and over again. This half-zip Carhartt is comfy and cozy, and is perfect for chilly summer nights or sunsets on the beach, but can also be worn all year long. Pick between an array of colors, like plain neutrals or more bold hues.
Celebrating dad is easy, but shopping for him can be difficult — especially when the fathers in your life have their own distinct interests, personalities and ways they like to spend their time. In 2026, Father’s Day lands on June 21. Now is the time to start shopping for those Father’s Day gifts that are […]
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