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10 Greatest Netflix TV Masterpieces of the Last 10 Years, Ranked

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Jonathan Groff in a suit and tie walking through a prison in Mindhunter.

No one could have predicted the way Netflix originals would eventually change the television landscape. Suddenly, some of the most talked-about shows in the world weren’t airing on traditional networks. Instead, audiences were binge-watching entire seasons over a weekend and discovering international stories they might never have watched otherwise.

Of course, not every Netflix original has been a success, but the platform’s willingness to take creative risks has definitely paid off. The streamer is currently home to some of the most defining series of the modern era across a variety of genres and continues to deliver stories that audiences can’t stop talking about. These are the very best of them from the last 10 years.

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‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

Jonathan Groff in a suit and tie walking through a prison in Mindhunter.
Jonathan Groff in a suit and tie walking through a prison in Mindhunter.
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Mindhunter is one of the greatest shows Netflix has ever produced, one that ended way sooner than it should have. The series is set in the late 1970s and follows FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), alongside psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), as they help establish the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit, which eventually becomes the foundation of modern criminal profiling. Now, the catch is that their work involves interviewing imprisoned serial killers in an attempt to understand how these criminals think and why they commit such horrific acts. Little does the team know, though, that this experiment is not just going to change the world, but also their own lives. Mindhunter is surprisingly patient for a crime drama.

That’s because the series isn’t interested in exploring the blood and gore of violence. Instead, it aims to examine the psychology behind them. The show’s greatest source of tension is the conversations between the FBI agents and the serial killers, many of whom are based on real-life murderers, including Edmund Kemper, Richard Speck, David Berkowitz, and Charles Manson. The show unfolds with a nuance that turns what could have been yet another procedural into a chilling study of human behavior. Despite ending after only two seasons, Mindhunter remains the benchmark for intelligent TV.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

Harry Melling sitting and looking at someone off camera in The Queen's Gambit
Harry Melling in The Queen’s Gambit
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The Queen’s Gambit had all the makings of a niche miniseries, but it became one of Netflix’s biggest hits. The story, based on Walter Tevis’ novel, follows Beth Harmon (Anya Taylor-Joy), an orphaned girl who discovers an extraordinary talent for chess while living in a Kentucky orphanage during the 1950s. As Beth rises through the competitive chess world, she quickly establishes herself as a prodigy capable of defeating opponents twice her age. However, her journey to the top is complicated by loneliness, addiction, and the immense pressure of competing against the best players in the world.

It’s truly remarkable how The Queen’s Gambit makes a game as painstaking as chess feel exhilarating and adrenaline-fueled, even for viewers who know absolutely nothing about it. The matches are filmed with the intensity of action sequences, but the real focus is always on Beth and her personal demons that threaten to derail her success. The production design, costume work, cinematography, and period detail are all exceptional, but what truly elevates The Queen’s Gambit is this strong emotional core. Few Netflix originals have combined style and substance this effectively, which is why The Queen’s Gambit remains one of the streamer’s greatest success stories.

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‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain in The Haunting of Hill House
Carla Gugino as Olivia Crain in The Haunting of Hill House
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The Haunting of Hill House proves that horror can be just as rich and layered as any prestige drama. The miniseries, based loosely on Shirley Jackson‘s classic novel, follows the Crain family across two timelines. In the summer of 1992, Hugh (Henry Thomas) and Olivia Crain (Carla Gugino) moved into Hill House with their five children to renovate and sell the massive mansion. However, strange paranormal events begin to occur inside the house that culminate in a tragedy that continues to haunt the family. All of this comes back up when yet another tragedy brings the Crain siblings together as they finally confront the literal and figurative ghosts of their past.

However, all these supernatural elements are only part of the story. Beneath all that, The Haunting of Hill House tells a deeply moving story about family, grief, trauma, and addiction. The essential horror TV series constantly shifts between past and present to gradually reveal how the events at Hill House shaped each member of the family in different ways. Every revelation adds another layer to the narrative, which makes the emotional payoff just as impactful as the scares themselves. Mike Flanagan‘s direction is exceptional throughout, particularly in the show’s famous long-take sequences and interconnected storytelling. The Haunting of Hill House is beautiful, chilling, and heartbreaking in a way that has completely redefined horror television.

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‘The Crown’ (2016–2023)

Olivia Colman as Princess Margaret smiling softly wearing a tiara in The Crown Season 4.
Olivia Colman as Princess Margaret in The Crown Season 4.

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The Crown is one of the most ambitious shows on Netflix and does complete justice to its subject matter. The series chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The story begins with her marriage to Prince Philip and her unexpected ascension to the throne, before eventually spanning multiple decades of British history. Along the way, the show explores major political events, royal scandals, shifting public attitudes toward the monarchy, and the personal sacrifices required of those born into one of the world’s biggest institutions. The show presents this through the lens of Elizabeth as a young woman who has to adjust to an unimaginable responsibility and covers how she gradually evolves into one of the most recognizable and influential figures of the modern era.

The Crown isn’t a fully faithful representation of all this, but the show’s genius lies in the balance between historical events and deeply personal storytelling. The show constantly examines the tension between duty and personal happiness through Elizabeth’s marriage, her relationship with her children, and the many conflicts that emerge within the royal family. As the decades pass, viewers watch these characters evolve alongside the world around them. The Crown keeps replacing its cast as the narrative progresses through the decades, but the transitions never feel jarring. Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton each bring something unique to Elizabeth while still feeling like different stages of the same person, and the same can be said for the supporting cast. Very few shows have managed to tell a genuinely compelling story on this scale with the consistency of The Crown.

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‘Bridgerton’ (2020–Present)

Sophie Bridgerton (Yerin Ha) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) looking at the crowd after getting married in Bridgerton Season 4
Sophie Bridgerton (Yerin Ha) and Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) looking at the crowd after getting married in Bridgerton Season 4
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Bridgerton has to be the most fun period drama on Netflix. The series, based on Julia Quinn‘s bestselling novels, is set in Regency-era London and follows the members of the influential Bridgerton family as they navigate the marriage market. Each season focuses on a different romantic pairing, but the larger world remains interconnected through family relationships, friendships, social rivalries, scandals, and the ever-present gossip columnist Lady Whistledown. Bridgerton is the perfect blend of old and new, which is why the show appeals to a wide range of viewers.

It embraces the elegance and grandeur of a traditional period drama while combining them with a modern energy that makes it feel accessible to a contemporary audience. Even the soundtrack reflects this approach and incorporates orchestral renditions of modern pop songs, which goes to show the creativity that goes into Bridgerton’s overall worldbuilding. Rather than aiming for complete historical accuracy, the series embraces a more diverse and romanticized version of Regency England that gives the story an almost fairy-tale quality. The Netflix original has managed to reinvent an entire genre with its fresh and ambitious take on romance and period storytelling.

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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz
Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive?
The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars

Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.

💊The Matrix

🔥Mad Max

🌧️Blade Runner

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🏜️Dune

🚀Star Wars

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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do?
The first instinct is often the truest one.





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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely?
What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.





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What kind of threat keeps you up at night?
Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.





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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust?
Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.





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Which environment could you actually endure long-term?
Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.





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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart?
The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.





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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all?
Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.





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What would actually make survival worth it?
Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.





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You’d Survive In…

Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.

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The Resistance, Zion

The Matrix

You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.

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  • You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
  • You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
  • You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
  • The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.


The Wasteland

Mad Max

The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.

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  • You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
  • You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
  • You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
  • In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.


Los Angeles, 2049

Blade Runner

You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.

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  • You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
  • In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
  • You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
  • In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.


Arrakis

Dune

Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.

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  • Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
  • You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
  • Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
  • In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.


A Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars

The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

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  • You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
  • You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
  • You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
  • In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.

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‘Baby Reindeer’ (2024)

Donny on stage holding a microphone in front of a red curtain in Netflix's Baby Reindeer. 
Donny on stage holding a microphone in front of a red curtain in Netflix’s Baby Reindeer.
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Baby Reindeer is one of the most uncomfortable yet emotionally honest shows Netflix has ever released. The miniseries is based on Richard Gadd‘s real-life experiences and follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn (Gadd), whose life takes a dark turn after a lonely woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning) grows dangerously obsessed with him. It all begins when Donny shows a seemingly harmless act of kindness to Martha, which gradually spirals into a dangerous fixation that starts taking over every aspect of Donny’s life. Martha’s behavior gets more invasive and unpredictable as the story progresses. As a result, Donny finds himself forced to confront painful experiences from his own past, which include traumas he has spent years trying to bury.

The deeper he digs into those memories, the more he begins to understand the complicated reasons he remains trapped in an extremely messy situation with his stalker. Baby Reindeer is an extremely nuanced take on this subject matter. The show doesn’t frame Donny as a flawless victim, nor does it present Martha as a one-dimensional villain. In fact, the series explores the complicated psychological reasons behind both of their behaviors to tell a deeply human story about shame, self-worth, and the lasting impact of abuse. Every uncomfortable moment in the show serves a purpose and forces the audience to sit with emotions that most other stories would avoid.

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‘Dark’ (2017–2020)

Louis Hofmann in a yellow raincoat standing on a deserted road in Dark.
Louis Hofmann in a yellow raincoat standing on a deserted road in Dark.
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Dark is one of the few shows that genuinely rewards the audience for paying attention. Netflix’s first-ever German-language series begins with the disappearance of a young boy in the small town of Winden, but it quickly becomes clear that the story is far more complex than just a missing-person mystery. As families search for answers, long-buried secrets begin to emerge, and the investigation gradually uncovers connections between different generations of the town’s residents, all of which lead back to a wormhole hidden beneath Winden that allows people to travel through time. The local tragedy soon evolves into an intricate mystery spanning multiple decades, where actions in one era have consequences in another.

Now, all of this could have easily become extremely convoluted and difficult to follow, but Dark carefully constructs its world and gives importance to every character and conversation. The series constantly challenges viewers to piece together an increasingly complex puzzle, yet it never feels complicated just for the sake of it. Instead, each revelation recontextualizes everything that came before it and makes the audience see things from an entirely new perspective. The show’s time travel mechanics aren’t presented as a gimmick but as the very center of the entire story. Despite its enormous scope, though, Dark never loses sight of the characters at its center. By the time the series reaches its final episodes, every storyline converges in a way that feels both surprising and totally inevitable.

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‘Stranger Things’ (2016–2025)

Noah Schnapp in Stranger Things Season 5
Noah Schnapp in Stranger Things Season 5
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Stranger Things has been a defining show, not just for Netflix, but for pop culture in general. The series, created by the Duffer Brothers, is set in the small town of Hawkins in the 1980s and delivers on nostalgia like no other. The story begins when a young boy named Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) mysteriously vanishes without a trace. His friends, Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin Henderson (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas Sinclair (Caleb McLaughlin), begin searching for him. However, their lives completely change when they encounter a mysterious girl known only as Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown), whose supernatural abilities point them toward a terrifying secret hidden beneath their town. The story then expands into a web of government conspiracies, secret experiments, and parallel dimensions that put all of Hawkins at risk.

Stranger Things effortlessly balances all this spectacle with a genuinely heartwarming coming-of-age story, which is the show’s greatest strength. Over several seasons, the audience grows to care for the core characters, which makes every victory and sacrifice feel all the more meaningful. Even as the scale of the story expands, the emotional core of Stranger Things remains rooted in friendship and family. The series also deserves enormous credit for creating one of television’s most recognizable worlds. The Upside Down, the Demogorgons, and Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower) have become part of mainstream conversations in a way that very few modern shows can claim. By the time the final season concluded in 2025, Stranger Things had evolved far beyond its original premise and cemented itself as one of the biggest TV events of the streaming era.

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‘Squid Game’ (2021–2025)

Oh Il-nam playing the games with a large smile in Squid Game.
Oh Il-nam playing the games in Squid Game.
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Squid Game is one of Netflix’s most-watched series, and it’s not hard to understand why that is. The Korean thriller follows financially struggling chauffeur Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who accepts an invitation to participate in a mysterious competition alongside hundreds of other desperate contestants. These people have to compete in a series of children’s games for a life-changing cash prize. However, the players and viewers soon discover that losing a game results in instant death.

That’s when Gi-hun and the other contestants are forced to decide how far they are willing to go to survive and take the money home, all while being trapped on a remote island and surrounded by masked guards. There’s no denying that Squid Game is a gripping survival story, but it grounds all this gore, violence, and suspense with sharp social commentary. It’s easy to empathize with almost every contestant in the game, given the circumstances that brought them there in the first place. That’s exactly what makes every death feel truly devastating and keeps the audience invested long after the initial shock value wears off.

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‘Adolescence’ (2025)

Jamie in a chair with a small smile in Adolescence.
Jamie in a chair with a small smile in Adolescence.
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Adolescence is one of Netflix’s biggest recent hits, but it’s so much more than its viewership numbers. The series begins when thirteen-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) is arrested for the murder of a female classmate, which sends shockwaves through his family and local community. The show spends the first episode following Jamie’s arrest and the immediate aftermath, which places the audience in the same position as his family. Like them, viewers desperately want to believe there has been some kind of mistake. However, the episode ends with the revelation that the police had proof of Jamie’s heinous crime all along. After that, the show moves to Jamie’s school, where investigators attempt to understand the environment he grew up in and the influences that may have shaped his worldview.

The series then shifts gears again in its third episode and focuses on a tense psychological evaluation between Jamie and his assigned psychologist. The final episode turns its attention to Jamie’s family and explores the emotional fallout of the crime and how it continues to affect their lives. It’s remarkable how much ground Adolescence covers in such a short span of time. The show’s iconic one-take format only heightens the tension and realism, which makes everything feel immediate and deeply personal. Owen Cooper delivers a jaw-dropping performance in his breakout role, while Stephen Graham is equally devastating as a father struggling to process something he cannot fully comprehend. Adolescence is a conversation starter that forces viewers to confront difficult realities about the modern world, and it already feels like a show that will be praised for decades to come.


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Rebecca McLeod Takes Her Knockout Queen Belt Wake Surfing

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Rebecca McLeod Flaunts Knockout Queen Belt

Rebecca McLeod is making the most of her time away from the ring after claiming the Knockout Queen championship, sharing glimpses of a summer filled with sunshine, wake surfing, and celebrations while proudly keeping her newly won title close.

Fresh off her victory, which earned her the Knockout Queen victory, McLeod has been documenting life beyond fight night with a series of Instagram posts that show both the rewards of her hard work and the recovery that comes with stepping into the ring.

Rebecca McLeod Flaunts Knockout Queen Belt
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“THIS IS JUST THE START,” she wrote after the event, revealing that winning the championship was about more than the belt. Alongside celebrating the prize money, McLeod thanked everyone involved in making the tournament possible, from coaches and organizers to the camera crew and fellow competitors.

“A huge shoutout to every girl who stepped into the ring,” she wrote. “Win or lose, it takes real courage to get in there.”

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The Championship Belt Comes Along For The Ride

Rebecca McLeod Flaunts Knockout Queen Belt
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While the bruises from competition were still visible in one update, McLeod quickly shifted into vacation mode. She was seen relaxing by the water before taking the Knockout Queen belt out for a unique celebration, bringing the championship onto a boat and even balancing it overhead while wake surfing.

In another clip, McLeod floated in the water with the title resting across her wakeboard, jokingly captioning the post, “surfing USA babyyy.”

The championship has remained a recurring guest throughout her summer adventures. Whether posing poolside, enjoying meals with friends, or spending time on the lake, McLeod has continued to feature the gold belt as a reminder of the milestone she recently achieved.

Her latest photo dump summed up the past few days with a simple caption: “Last few days been like,” alongside snapshots of boating, surfing, and relaxing under the summer sun.

Still Ready To Silence The Critics

Rebecca McLeod Flaunts Knockout Queen Belt
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Despite embracing the downtime, McLeod has also made it clear she isn’t losing her competitive edge.

Following her victory, she shared a pointed message directed at critics, writing, “She talked the most. Did the least. Work harder…. Speak less girl….”

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In another post featuring action shots from the fight, she added, “Not here to talk s—t but pay up you coward,” referencing the confidence she carried into, and out of, the event.

Looking Ahead After A Career-Defining Win

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Away from the trash talk, however, McLeod’s overall message has centered on gratitude. She described the tournament as the beginning of a new chapter, saying she feels “incredibly grateful, proud, and more motivated than ever.”

For now, that motivation is being balanced with some well-earned rest. Whether she’s carving through waves with the Knockout Queen belt in hand or soaking up the California sunshine, McLeod appears determined to enjoy the rewards of her biggest career victory before turning her attention to whatever comes next.

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‘The Vampire Lestat’s Hardest Season 3 Song Was Written From Scratch Multiple Times [Exclusive]

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Damien Atkins as Magnus in The Vampire Lestat Episode 3

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Vampire Lestat Episode 5.

We’re closer to the finale of The Vampire Lestat now, so it should come as no surprise that the show is pushing into even more deeply personal territory for its eternally mercurial lead. While Louis (Jacob Anderson) has been spending his time with an eerily convincing Claudia (Delainey Hayles) lookalike named Regina, Lestat (Sam Reid) takes one look at his fledgling’s waitress-turned-paid-companion in this week’s episode, “New York,” and immediately knows that she’s not the same person.

Yet in the aftermath of sizing Regina up, Lestat finds himself back in the recording studio where he’s been working on his first album with the band to write what might be his most soul-baring song yet about his biggest failure as a maker. As it happens, the resulting Episode 5 track wasn’t just tricky to get right from a composition standpoint, but also when it came time to perform and shoot the final emotional number.

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Both Sam Reid and Daniel Hart Had the Hardest Time With This Episode 5 Song

When Collider had the opportunity to speak with The Vampire Lestat‘s cast and creative team before the season premiere, we had to ask Reid and series composer Daniel Hart about which song was most difficult to pull off — and they both had the same answer in “Stained Glass Eyes,” the song that Lestat writes about his biggest memories of Claudia, including the moments leading up to her death in Season 2’s penultimate episode, “I Could Not Prevent It.” According to Hart, the song was rewritten more than once before he and series creator Rolin Jones agreed on its final iteration:

“… it’s the only song of the batch that is in Season 3 where I rewrote it from the ground up three separate times — different music, different lyrics, fully formed demos, fully fleshed out. I turned one in, and Rolin was like, ‘I think that’s not quite right.’ The second version, completely starting over, completely new ideas, completely different music style, different lyrics. I finished it, I listened back to it, and I was like, ‘I think that’s completely not right.’ The third time, I finally found what I was looking for. And then it plays a huge role in Episode 5, which was always the intention. That was a writing assignment that I got from Rolin, was like, ‘We need a song about Claudia.’”


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Reid’s answer was the same, though we did make a point to ask him, specifically, about which song was hardest not from a performance standpoint, but because of the greater emotions at play for the character. Per Reid, episode director Levan Akin suggested shooting the sequence where Lestat writes the song like a music video, but the biggest consideration in his mind was to avoid it veering too far into musical theater territory. “We shot that like we would have shot a scene, and that is kind of trippy, to be singing a song while doing that. So, it was sort of like, ‘Oh my God, how am I going to get my mind around doing this and not make it feel like a musical, as well? Like, make it feel justified?’”

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Reid also told us that he considers the “Stained Glass Eyes” sequence to be “one of the bolder choices of how the show ended up being,” which is certainly saying something, considering everything that has played out across the last four episodes so far. Similarly, Lestat’s band also considers the song a major left turn for their sound, but is ultimately overruled when Lestat decides to scrap everything they’ve been working on and rerecord the album, using “Stained Glass Eyes” as their template. What will this change do for the album, especially in the wake of Armand (Assad Zaman) knocking off the band’s lead guitarist, Larry (Noah Reid)? Looking back on the episode’s game-changing song, though, Reid admits that he can’t really revisit the moment on his end: “I sort of watch that with my eyes closed a little bit.”

New episodes of The Vampire Lestat premiere Sundays on AMC.

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Danny McBride Reveals Story Details for His Grounded G.I. Joe Movie, Says Paramount Is Ready to Move Forward : Coastal House Media

It looks like Danny McBride is serious about bringing G.I. Joe back to the big screen.

During a recent appearance on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, McBride confirmed that he has completed a screenplay for a new G.I. Joe film, and according to the actor and writer, Paramount Pictures is enthusiastic about moving the project forward.

“I’ve written one. I’m stoked about it. I’m really fired up about the script,” McBride said. “Paramount seems fired up about it, so hopefully we’re shooting it next year.”

For longtime fans of the franchise, perhaps the most exciting revelation wasn’t the production update—it was hearing how deeply McBride understands the source material.

“It was definitely the cartoons and the comics,” he explained. “G.I. Joe was my thing when I was a kid. I liked that more than Star Wars, more than anything. I still have all the characters.”

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That lifelong passion helped shape the movie’s direction.

According to McBride, his original pitch wasn’t even for a traditional G.I. Joe film. Instead, he wanted to make a movie centered around the Dreadnoks, Cobra’s infamous biker gang of mercenaries. Paramount liked the idea but felt the franchise first needed a proper relaunch before branching into spinoffs.

“I had an idea for a Dreadnoks movie,” McBride recalled. “So I went to Paramount and pitched it, and they were like, ‘Well, the franchise kind of needs to be launched, so we can’t come out with a Dreadnoks movie. Would you have an angle for a G.I. Joe project?’ And I was like, ‘Hell yeah, I’ll have an angle for that.’”

Rather than simply rehash familiar stories, McBride developed a new concept alongside his The Righteous Gemstonescollaborators Jeff Bradley and John Carcieri.

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The film reportedly follows Duke and a team of Joes as they investigate Springfield, the infamous town from the comics that secretly operates under Cobra’s control.

“You’re following Duke and a group of other Joes. There’s that town in the comic, Springfield, which is a town that’s secretly all Cobra, and so that is where our film takes place.”

Perhaps the biggest surprise is the tone.

Despite McBride’s reputation for outrageous comedies like Eastbound & Down and The Righteous Gemstones, he insists this won’t be a comedic take on the iconic toy line.

“We cracked something that we really love,” he said. “It’s not a comedy; it’s kind of suspense and action. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

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He even described the screenplay as a more grounded approach to the franchise, suggesting audiences should expect tension and espionage rather than over-the-top parody.

While McBride stopped short of revealing any casting announcements, he hinted that conversations are already taking place behind the scenes.

“We have some pretty interesting people lining up to be in it,” he teased. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but it looks like it’s going to be pretty fun.”

Following the disappointing box office performance of Snake Eyes in 2021, Paramount has been searching for the right direction to revive the franchise. If McBride’s comments are any indication, the studio believes it has finally found a fresh approach—one rooted in the classic comics while delivering a grounded action-thriller centered around Duke, Cobra, and the mysterious town of Springfield.

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Should production begin next year as planned, G.I. Joe fans may finally be getting the franchise reboot they’ve been waiting for.

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In the 2000’s, Vin Diesel didn’t want to do any sequels. 2 Fast 2 Furious replaced him with Tyrese Gibson, and XXX: State of the Union stuck Ice Cube in his palace as a new recruit in Samuel L. Jackson’s secret program. The 2005 sequel to Diesel’s extreme reimagining of secret agent movies was a flop and more evidence that audiences fell in love with Diesel, and not fast cars or skateboarding down a mountain to break into a terrorist cell. Now that XXX: State of the Union is on Netflix and its far removed from the crushing disappointment of Ice Cube’s casting it can be streamed and judged on its own merits as an action movie. And it’s….not bad! 

Ice Cube Is No Vin Diesel

Ice Cube’s Darius Stone isn’t a video gaming playing extreme athlete like Diesel’s Xander Cage, instead he’s a disgraced Navy SEAL serving time in a military prison for breaking the jaw of General Deckert (Willem Dafoe). The swagger Cube brings to his portrayal of Stone is very different from the anti-authority attitude Diesel brought to Cage. Instead of moving like the coolest guy in the room, Stone moves like the toughest guy in the room. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just different.

Under the leadership of Agent Gibbons (Samuel L. Jackson) as part of the XXX program, stone uncovers a government conspiracy, is framed for murder, goes up against his old SEAL unit, and naturally, blows up a lot of Washington D.C. in the process. As far as action movie plots go, there’s nothing revolutionary about it, which is why audiences rejected it as a XXX sequel.

State Of The Union Is A Traditional Action Movie

XXX hit in 2002 at the perfect time when the James Bond style of spy movies had already been parodied by Austin Powers and The X Games were turning into must-watch TV. In the movie’s opening scene, a tuxedo-clad spy is murdered because he can’t blend into a Rammstein concert. The world had changed. Culture had changed. Spy action movies remained the same. XXX: State of the Union was a step back. A well-crafted one with a great closing set piece (trains are always awesome), but a step back. 

Giving more screen time to Samuel L. Jackson wasn’t the answer, and the petty in-universe explanation that Xander Cage was killed in Bora Bora turned off a lot of fans. Combined, the XXX sequel failed to earn back its production budget. It’s no wonder that the franchise was put on ice until 2017’s XXX: Return of Xander Cage

Ice Cube deserved better. His cameo in the third film caused theaters to erupt, which seems ironic given how they rejected his original appearance as Darius Stone, but between 2005 and 2017, 21 Jump Street happened. Ice Cube wasn’t meant to play the anti-authority rebel, he was meant to play the put-upon authority dealing with everyone who refuses to play by the book. Unlike his comedies, XXX: State of the Union is perfectly acceptable entertainment. At least it’s not as bad as Ghosts of Mars.

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Travis Kelce ‘More Emotional’ Than Taylor Swift During Vows

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Travis Kelce reportedly brought the waterworks during his vow exchange moment with his wife, pop superstar Taylor Swift.

According to the couple’s guests, the NFL star was “more emotional” than Swift as they read their vows in front of friends and family, and even broke down in tears at some point.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding was certainly one for the history books after the couple put on a star-studded affair at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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Kelce and Swift were said to be at their most emotional while exchanging their wedding vows on July 3 at the MSG, but the singer’s beau reportedly did most of the crying.

Guests present for the highly publicized ceremony shared details of the moment with NBC News, noting that most of the attendees were left teary-eyed as the couple read their vows, which they wrote themselves, with Swift singing part of hers to Kelce.

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Speaking to the news outlet, one attendee revealed that Kelce surprisingly out-cried Swift, noting: “You would think the bride would be the one crying more, but it was actually Travis that was more emotional.”

Beyond the tears, the massive venue’s visual makeover was a total showstopper. According to People Magazine, the newlyweds completely overhauled multiple sections of the iconic stadium to match their aesthetic.

“It looked like a forest,” an insider dished. The arena’s standard seating was reportedly hidden beneath sleek white drapes, along with an abundance of greenery adorning the place.

The Newlyweds’ Vow Exchange Lasted For 20 Minutes

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Speaking with People, an insider shared fresh insight into Swift and Kelce’s wedding ceremony, noting that “Taylor walked down the aisle to a stage where they said ‘I do.’”

The ceremony was an incredibly deep and detailed affair, with the source adding that “their vows were about 20 minutes each,” which Swift and Kelce read directly from gold books.

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Expecting there to be waterworks, the thoughtful pair also provided guests with embroidered handkerchiefs for any emotional moments throughout the evening.

“After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom invited everyone into the reception room where a stage was set up,” the insider further shared.

According to the source, Paul McCartney performed The Beatles’ hit song, “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” at the event, with Stevie Nicks also part of the couple’s line-up of A-list singers.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Treated Their Guests To A Variety Of Cuisines

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With the emotionally charged part of the ceremony over, the celebration quickly shifted into high gear at the reception, where attendees were reportedly treated to an incredible culinary experience.

Guests could pick from food stations that featured everything from authentic Italian cuisine and fresh sushi to an endless rotation of passed appetizers.

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Drinks at the wedding were said to be flowing all night long as “there were bars everywhere.” Reflecting on the sheer scale of the event, the People insider added that despite the massive size of the venue, the star-studded guest list packed the room, noting, “It was very crowded!”

Besides their family members, the couple’s guest list featured singers like Jennifer Lopez, Sabrina Carpenter, and the popstar’s close pals, Selena Gomez and Ed Sheeran.

Hollywood was also greatly represented at the wedding, with actors such as Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Dakota Johnson, and Bradly Cooper in attendance.

The Singer’s Former Best Friend Was Absent From The Celebration

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In a surprising turn of events, Swift’s former close pal, Blake Lively, was notably absent from the event, along with her husband, Ryan Reynolds.

Swift and Lively’s friendship reportedly greatly suffered after the singer got dragged into the actress’s legal drama with her “It Ends With Us” co-star, Justin Baldoni.

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It led to sensitive and private text messages the former pals shared in private being exposed, along with alleged comments made by Lively, in which she branded Swift one of her “dragons.”

Prior to the wedding, there was heavy speculation that the ladies had reconnected, with many expecting Lively to be at the wedding, especially after she settled her lawsuit. However, sources recently confirmed that the pair’s friendship was over and “done.”

Taylor Swift Chose ‘Peace’ Over Reconciliation With Her Former Pal

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Explaining why Swift ultimately chose not to invite Lively to her wedding, an insider told Page Six that the singer has moved on from their relationship and is now focused on being around people she can “trust.”

“Taylor’s in a different place now, and she just wants to be around people she trusts and who bring her peace,” the source said.

They added, “It’s a shame because she and Blake really were close, but she doesn’t think it’s something that’s going to be fixed. As far as [Taylor’s] concerned, their friendship is done.”

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Lively, for her part, is said to be “sad” and “p-ssed” to have been shut out of the wedding, with an insider telling the Daily Mail that her friendship with Swift “was over before, but if there was hope, it’s gone. They’ll never be friends again.”

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What Was on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Menu?

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly kept their wedding guests well fed during their star-studded nuptials at Madison Square Garden.

While the newlyweds have yet to release details about the menu, Us Weekly and other media outlets have caught glimpses of the food being transported towards and even inside the iconic NYC venue on Friday, July 3.

An eyewitness told Us that a Mama’s Too pizza truck was spotted pulling away from the arena, while Bradley Cooper’s famed cheesestreaks from Danny & Coop’s were seen being delivered via car.

Photos also circulated of a Sartiano’s truck outside Madison Square Garden, with Page Six also reporting that a Krispy Kreme truck and boxes from various food companies including Sweet Baby Ray’s and Butterball arrived at the venue.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated, star-studded wedding ceremony somehow managed to feel like an extremely personal affair. “It really was intimate,” broadcaster Robin Roberts revealed after attending the couple’s Friday, July 3, ceremony during an episode of Good Morning America the next day. Roberts’ co-anchor George Stephanopoulos concurred, noting that NYC’s famed Madison […]

TMZ also published photos of eggs, tomatoes, Aquafina water, turkey, butter, Tropicana juice, white wheat wraps and more being delivered one day prior to the nuptials. The outlet also reported seeing chicken, onion rings, peppers, romaine, heavy whipping cream and whole milk outside.

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Swift and Kelce, both 36, officially tied the knot on Friday in a star-studded ceremony at Madison Square Garden. After the wedding, digital billboards outside the venue read, “JusT&T Married.” The nuptials were officiated by comedian Adam Sandler, with the NFL player and pop star opting for Christian Dior Haute Couture while being joined by their brothers at the altar.

“Her brother, Austin Swift, served as Taylor’s ‘Man of Honor’ and Jason Kelce was Travis’ Best Man,” a statement from Taylor’s rep read. “The ceremony joined both families together.”

At the ceremony, the couple reportedly each spoke for about 20 minutes, with Good Morning America’s George Stephanopoulos claiming they read their handwritten vows aloud from “little books.”

“Then, the vows. Long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing explorations by each as to how they met, why they want to be with each other for all eternity,” AMC CEO Adam Aron wrote in a since-deleted X recap of the pair’s wedding, per Entertainment Weekly. “[They shared] the promises they made in joining their much-beloved two whole families (Kelce’s and Swift’s) as one, and committing to their new mutual life together.”

Travis’ mom, Donna Kelce, remained tight-lipped about the nuptials but gushed over the day while sharing a few short words.

“I really can’t say a heck of a lot,” Donna told Macy’s social media team while attending the 50th Macy’s 4th of July fireworks display the next day. “It was magical, man, magical.”

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Chiefs Alum Carries Wife’s Breast Pump to Taylor Swift Wedding

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Former Kansas City Chiefs star Mitch Schwartz was admittedly his wife Brooke Lynn’s hero for his tireless support of her first postpartum outing at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding.

Schwartz, 37, and Lynn, 33, were spotted leaving their New York City hotel on Friday, July 3, where eagle-eyed social media users realized the tux-clad NFL alum was carrying a breast pump while his spouse walked alongside him.

“I’d recognize that accessory anywhere. Ultimate spouse move,” one Instagram user wrote. “Looking fab, [Brooke].”

Lynn reposted the upload to her Instagram Stories, succinctly writing, “It would have ruined my outfit.”

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Kansas City Chiefs WAGS Brooke Lynn and Laura Kruk have officially touched down in New York City ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s reported wedding. Both ladies shared Instagram Stories on Thursday, July 2, to reveal their arrivals in the Big Apple one day before Swift and Kelce, both 36, are rumored to tie […]

Schwartz and Lynn were among the approximately 1,000 guests present at NYC’s famed Madison Square Garden as Swift and Kelce, both 36, said “I do.” The ceremony marked the Schwartz and Lynn’s first date night since Lynn gave birth to daughter Stevie on June 10. (Schwartz and Lynn also share 2-year-old daughter Scottie.)

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In addition to Schwartz carrying his wife’s portable pump to the wedding, he also “kept track” of her pumping schedule so she could avoid engorgement.

“Mitch even kept track of my pumping schedule the last couple days because I was 💃 🍸 🥃 🍷 🍺 🍹 ,” the mom of two added in a follow-up Instagram Stories tribute to Schwartz. “I absolutely adore this man.”

For the occasion, Schwartz and Lynn twinned in black with the former football player’s black suit complementing his wife’s evening gown. Lynn donned a fitted sheath with bedazzled accents dotting the plunging neckline.

“An epic first night out since welcoming our baby girl a couple weeks ago 💗🥂💐,” the couple wrote in a joint Instagram post on Saturday, July 4, sharing outfit pictures.

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Kelce, a tight end for the Chiefs, had many past and present teammates in attendance on his big day. In addition to Schwartz and head coach Andy Reid, the guest list included Patrick Mahomes, George Karlaftis, Mecole Hardman and Ross Travis.

Amid his NFL tenure, Kelce began dating Swift in 2023 and they got engaged two years later in August 2025.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce celebrated the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory in style. The couple stepped out with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, at XS Nightclub at the Wynn Las Vegas resort hotel after the team’s victory against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, February 11. Swift and […]

Keeping their nuptials hush-hush, their union was announced with a digital “JUST&T MARRIED” billboard outside of MSG on Friday and a press release.

“The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the bride and groom,” a rep for Swift wrote in a statement. “This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. [Both of] their shoes were custom made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.”

The rep statement also revealed that Swift and Kelce opted for their respective brothers to serve as Man of Honor and Best Man in lieu of a traditional bridal party.

“The ceremony joined both families together,” the statement concluded.

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The Unexpected Ex Link That Emerged At Taylor Swift’s Wedding

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding brought together some of the biggest names in entertainment, sports, and music, but one guest pairing had social media doing a double take. After attending the couple’s lavish Madison Square Garden wedding, Liam Hemsworth and girlfriend Gabriella Brooks found themselves at the center of online conversation when Brooks shared a glimpse of the event on social media. The photo quickly gained attention, not just because of the couple’s appearance, but because fans couldn’t help connecting their ties to some of Taylor Swift’s most talked-about former relationships.

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In a series of photos shared online following the wedding, Brooks included a snapshot of herself posing alongside Hemsworth as the couple attended the high-profile celebration. Both appeared dressed for the formal occasion, with the image offering a rare look at the pair during one of the most talked-about celebrity events of the year.

While the couple largely kept a low profile throughout the festivities, the photo quickly made its way across social media platforms, where fans began dissecting their appearance at Swift and Kelce’s wedding. For many observers, it wasn’t just the photo itself that sparked conversation. It was the relationship history attached to both guests.

Fans Connected The Hollywood Relationship Dots

Hemsworth’s romantic past has remained a topic of fascination for years thanks to his highly publicized relationship and marriage to Miley Cyrus. The pair’s on-again, off-again romance spanned more than a decade before ultimately ending in divorce, generating countless headlines along the way.

Meanwhile, Brooks has her own connection to Swift’s dating history. Before dating Hemsworth, Brooks was romantically linked to Matty Healy, whose brief relationship with Swift in 2023 generated significant attention before the singer eventually began dating Kelce. As a result, some fans found it amusing to see both Hemsworth and Brooks attending the wedding, with many pointing out the interconnected nature of celebrity relationships.

Neither Hemsworth nor Brooks publicly addressed the attention surrounding their appearance, but the photo alone was enough to fuel discussion among fans following the event.

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Donna Kelce Calls Her Son’s Wedding ‘Magical’

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While guests continue sharing glimpses of the celebration, Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna Kelce, recently offered her own thoughts on the wedding.

While attending Macy’s 50th Fourth of July Celebration in New York City, Donna was asked about the newlyweds’ big day. “I really can’t say a heck of a lot except it was magical, man, magical,” she said in an interview shared on Macy’s Instagram.

Though Donna kept details to a minimum, her comments added to the growing list of glowing reviews from guests who attended the ceremony.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Wore Custom Dior For Their Big Day

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The couple exchanged vows on July 3 at Madison Square Garden while wearing custom-designed looks from Christian Dior Haute Couture.

According to a statement provided to PEOPLE by Swift’s representative, “The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture. They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom. This is the designer’s first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin, and the bride wore Cartier jewelry.”

The wedding party also broke from tradition. Rather than having bridesmaids and groomsmen, Swift chose her brother Austin Swift to serve as her Man of Honor, while Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce took on the role of Best Man.

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Paul McCartney And Stevie Nicks Helped Make The Reception Unforgettable

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As details continue emerging from inside the reception, one of the biggest revelations involves the musical performances that took place after the ceremony.

According to PEOPLE, music icon Paul McCartney performed The Beatles classic “I Want to Hold Your Hand” during the reception, marking the first time he had performed the song live since 1964. “After the ceremony, Taylor’s mom Andrea invited everyone into the reception room where the stage was set up,” a source told the publication.

The reception also featured a performance from Stevie Nicks, according to the same source. “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts later confirmed the Fleetwood Mac legend performed during the celebration as well.

The appearance was especially meaningful given Swift’s long-standing admiration for both artists. In recent weeks, she publicly praised McCartney after he promoted his new album, writing on Instagram, “Never not inspired by this eternally exceptional artist.”

With celebrity guests, surprise performances, and countless viral moments still emerging, Swift and Kelce’s wedding continues to generate headlines days after the couple officially said, “I do.”

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Taylor Sheridan Reveals How He Convinced Billy Bob Thornton To Join ‘Landman’

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TV mogul Taylor Sheridan was already ruling over a massive empire at Paramount+ thanks to the success of Yellowstone, the sprawling neo-Western series starring Kevin Costner. And then, Sheridan went and created a new show that further fortified his reign. It followed a similar template to Yellowstone and featured Billy Bob Thornton in the lead role of an oil magnate in Texas. While the show experienced its share of growing pains, it has received mostly positive reviews from critics and fans. We’re talking, of course, about Landman. In a recent appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, Sheridan refused to apologize for the show’s divisive narrative, and admitted that a part of him likes to rage-bait critics. He also recalled the humorous pitch that got Thornton to sign on to the project.

Sheridan said that he referenced one of Thornton’s most memorable movies while pitching Landman to him. “I said, ‘I want to make a drama with Bad Santa running an oil company’. He’s like, ‘That’s the greatest f*cking thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Yeah, let’s do it!’” In Bad Santa, the dark comedy released in 2003, Thornton played an alcoholic crook who plans to rob malls on Christmas Eve while wearing a Santa costume. The movie was a critical and commercial hit, and is now regarded as one of the best cult classics of the early 2000s. A sequel, titled Bad Santa 2, was released in 2016 to poor critical and commercial reception.

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Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.

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You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.

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You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.

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Landman, on the other hand, appears to have settled at an 80% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The show’s second season was “Certified Fresh” with an 83% score and a consensus that reads, “Further refining its brutish elements into addictive drama, Landman‘s second season makes minor improvements in its treatment of female characters while continuing to benefit from Billy Bob Thornton’s hangdog swagger.” Thornton was nominated at the Golden Globes for his performance in the show, which has been renewed for a third season. Meanwhile, Sheridan is on the verge of beginning a new creative partnership with NBCUniversal after having spent nearly a decade at Paramount, where he created several hit shows. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.


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Jennifer Lopez’s Taylor Swift Wedding Look Sets Tongues Wagging

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Jennifer Lopez stunned fans after she graced Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding in style.

The singer embraced classic elegance by opting for a sophisticated black gown that stood out for its understated glamour rather than bold embellishments.

The look left fans online surprised due to Jennifer Lopez’s recent raunchy outfits, with many praising the singer for putting on something “tasteful.”

Lopez embraced classic elegance for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding festivities, opting for a sophisticated black gown that stood out for its understated glamour.

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The sleek silhouette and refined styling reflected a timeless approach to formal fashion, proving that simplicity can be just as striking on a star-studded guest list.

The singer and actress elevated the monochromatic look with dazzling diamond jewelry, allowing her accessories to make a statement without overpowering the ensemble. Her beauty look complemented the outfit perfectly, with soft waves, glowing makeup, and a polished finish that echoed the Old Hollywood aesthetic.

As photos from the wedding weekend circulated online, Lopez quickly became one of the event’s most talked-about celebrity guests.

Fans Can’t Stop Talking About Jennifer Lopez’s Wedding Look

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It didn’t take long for Lopez’s appearance to become a trending topic on social media after images from the wedding surfaced.

Fans flooded comment sections with praise for the entertainer, calling her look effortlessly glamorous and worthy of its own red carpet moment.

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Many admirers highlighted how Lopez managed to make a statement without overshadowing the bride and groom. Instead of opting for dramatic colors, she chose a sophisticated black look.

“That dress is doing more for art than the entire gallery,” one fan wrote in the actress’s comment section on X.

Another commented, “Say whatever you want, but the doll is absolutely stunning.”

While several fans commented on how elegant the dress looked on Lopez, some were mesmerized by her physique.

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“Your luminous eyes, perfect bone structure, and radiant smile make you one of the most strikingly beautiful women in the spotlight,” a fan noted.

Jennifer Lopez’s Appearance At the Wedding Wasn’t Unexpected

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Lopez’s presence at the high-profile wedding didn’t come as a shock to fans given her long-standing ties within Hollywood’s elite circles as well as her reported close friendship with Swift and Kelce.

Over the years, Lopez has built strong relationships across music, film, and sports circles, often forming friendships with fellow high-profile figures through shared events, collaborations, and industry gatherings.

According to reports, her connection with Swift, in particular, has been widely noted in Hollywood circles, where both are seen as global superstars who understand the pressures of fame.

A Star-Studded Guest List Brought Hollywood Glamour to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Big Day

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Swift and Kelce’s wedding wasn’t just a celebration of their love; it also doubled as one of the most star-studded events of the year.

The ceremony, which took place at Madison Square Garden, welcomed around 1,000 guests, with actors, musicians, athletes, and close friends all gathering to witness the couple say “I do.”

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The couple’s guest list featured a mix of major figures from both the entertainment and sports worlds.

Hollywood actors like Tom Hanks and Bradley Cooper attended alongside music stars Jennifer Lopez and Selena Gomez, while prominent NFL personalities including Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes arrived to support the newlyweds.

The blend of entertainment and sports royalty underscored the unique worlds Swift and Kelce have brought together throughout their relationship.

Although the couple kept most of the ceremony private, photos of high-profile guests arriving for the celebration made waves on social media. From elegant designer dresses and suits to surprise celebrity appearances, the wedding became as much a showcase of Hollywood A-list style.

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The Wedding Was A Long-Awaited Fairytale For Taylor Swift

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Swift and Kelce’s wedding has been widely described as a long-awaited fairytale moment, marking the pinnacle of one of pop culture’s most talked-about modern romances.

From the earliest days of their relationship, fans have followed every public appearance, interview hint, and subtle gesture that fueled speculation about their future together.

The ceremony itself has been framed in the media and online conversations as a celebration of love finally reaching its most magical chapter.

For many fans, it felt like the end of a real-life romantic storyline that had played out in real time, complete with public support, viral moments, and unwavering interest.

“Finally, Taylor Swift & Travis’ wedding is over & also 100% of American royal wedding congratulations,” a fan on X wrote.

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The singer’s wedding also came with a shocker, as her former close pal, Blake Lively, was nowhere to be seen, confirming reports that the duo’s friendship is over.

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