In the 22nd episode of the criminally underappreciated animated gem Young Justice, Wonder Woman confronts Batman about taking on Dick Grayson at the young age of 9 to fight crime alongside him. “Robin needed to help bring the man who murdered his family to justice,” Batman says. “So he could turn out like you?” she fires back. Batman simply replies: “So that he wouldn’t.” This simple but powerful exchange is the core of Dick Grayson’s entire characterization and captures, in just a few well-chosen words, why he’s the greatest character in the history of DC.

Dick is the first sidekick in comic book history, introduced way back in Detective Comics #38 as Robin, the Boy Wonder. Arriving in April of 1940, Dick predates major DC icons like Wonder Woman and Joker. Yet, antiquity alone does not a legend make, nor does his status as the first sidekick. In fact, Dick’s best traits would not be cemented until much later in his comic book run, once he moved away from the Robin mantle and adopted the Nightwing persona. Yet, today, it’s undeniable that Dick Grayson is the best DC character, thanks to his incredible characterization and the fact that he embodies the main traits that make a truly great hero.

Who Is Nightwing?

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Richard “Dick” Grayson was born into the Flying Graysons, a family of trapeze artists working at Haly’s Circus. During one of their acts, Dick’s parents fall to their deaths after their act is sabotaged by Tony Zucco, a criminal rebuffed by the circus owner, Jack Haly. In the audience is Bruce Wayne, who instantly relates to Dick’s situation and adopts him, revealing his secret identity to him and accepting him as a sidekick. Under the mantle of Robin, the Boy Wonder, Dick brings Tony Zucco to justice, thus providing a sense of closure for his parents’ deaths. Bruce understands how crucial it is for Dick to actually see this through, as it means he can overcome his trauma and move on with his life in a way Bruce himself never could.

Dick remains Batman’s sidekick for years before joining the Teen Titans as their de facto leader. Because comic book lore is a mess (especially DC’s), the ultimate reason for Dick and Batman’s separation varies from continuity to continuity; pre-Crisis, Bruce fires Dick over safety concerns; post-Crisis, it’s because of Dick’s commitment to the Teen Titans. The fact remains, Dick abandons the Robin persona, and after struggling with his persona for a while, he eventually becomes his own hero, adopting the name Nightwing in honor of a legendary Kryptonian warrior (post-Crisis, anyway).

From then on, Nightwing begins a fascinating character journey that leads him from the Teen Titans back to Gotham and eventually to Blüdhaven, which is something like Gotham City’s ugly sister. In most depictions, Blüdhaven is a corrupt and crime-infested hell-hole, meaning Dick has his work cut out for him. Through highs and lows — and more than a few continuity changes — Dick remains one of DC’s most hopeful characters. Sure, he goes through a typical rebellious phase, mullet and everything, and he perennially struggles with confidence issues. Yet, he remains a firm believer in justice, because he has experienced it firsthand. It’s that conviction that separates him from other DC heroes, and which ultimately makes him the GOAT.

Why Is Nightwing the Best Superhero in DC?

It’s often said that Nightwing is Batman’s greatest success. Unlike Bruce, who was branded by the events on Crime Alley, Dick was able to process his grief and move on from it. Unlike Bruce, who is chronically incapable of trusting others, Dick has no intimacy issues and a willingness to let others in. He’s best friends with countless characters and has multiple support systems, both within the Bat-Family and without. In the Titans, Dick has a surrogate family, and he’s still close with those at Haly’s Circus. He’s that one friend who’s cool with everyone.

Indeed, Dick’s greatest strength, besides his resilience, is his kindness. In that respect, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that Nightwing is the true heir to Superman’s ethos. They both lead with hope and empathy, always believing that there is good in everything. Their friendship is also one of the most endearing in DC Comics. What once began as a mentor-mentee dynamic has transformed into a bond of peers, friends, and allies. Both Superman and Batman respect Nightwing, to the point where they trusted him to lead a new iteration of the Justice League following the Dark Crisis on Infinite Earths.

Yet, a hero can only be compelling if he has actual trials to overcome, and Dick struggles with doubt and confidence issues going back to his days as Robin; after all, living in the Bat’s shadow can’t be easy. Yet, he’s also the only Robin who made it out of the somewhat cursed mantle; Jason fully went to the dark side before redeeming himself, while Tim allowed himself to be absorbed by the mantle, and Damian… well, he’s a little savage. But Dick wrestled with his demons and came out victorious, even if the battle endures. Dick is in one continuous fight against himself and his self-imposed expectations, but he’s learned never to allow it to overcome him. “The mission” is important, but it’s not everything, and that makes him a more effective hero.

Lastly, a hero can’t be truly great unless he kicks ass, and Dick kicks some serious ass. For one, he’s the best acrobat in all of DC. He’s also one of the few characters who can beat Batman, something he has actually done before. He’s the second-best fighter in the Bat-Family, which instantly makes him a top-tier fighter in the entire DC Universe. Lastly, Dick is also a detective, a genius-level tactician, and a forensic specialist, not to mention the most emotionally intelligent person in Gotham.

It’s Time to Make the DC Trinity a Quaternity

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For decades, DC has flaunted the Trinity as the certified stars of the universe, the greatest superheroes in the medium and the pillars upon which DC rises. Yet, while Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman are certainly worthy of the praise, so is Nightwing. In terms of characterization alone, Dick Grayson is a far more compelling, complex, and inspirational character, and it’s about time he gets to occupy his place at the top of the DC canon. Currently, DC is back to its default state, with the Justice League at the top, and Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman leading it. I can’t help but wonder, though, how long it will take before Nightwing joins them.

His tenure leading the Justice League received universal acclaim because he combined the best qualities of the Trinity and then some. Dick is the best leader in DC Comics because he leads with the right combination of head and heart. Whereas Batman can only use the former, Superman often lets himself be influenced by the latter, and Wonder Woman writers constantly go back and forth between the two, Nightwing perfectly balances both, something that no other superhero can do. With each new issue, he further cements his place as the best leader in DC, not to mention one of the most universally beloved characters in the entire medium and an overwhelmingly positive portrayal of masculinity. What else can you ask for in a hero? Take a bow, Nightwing, because you are the single best character in DC Comics, and it’s not even particularly close.

A photo of a 20-year-old Lionel Messi holding Spanish soccer star Lamine Yamal as a baby has resurfaced in the days before the two face each other in one of the biggest matches of their lives.

Barcelona-based photographer Joan Monfort took the famous picture in 2007 as part of a photoshoot for UNICEF. In the photo, Messi, now 39, is holding an infant Yamal, now 19, in his arms as he helps Yamal’s mother give him a bath.

Nearly 20 years later, Messi’s Argentina squad will take on Yamal’s Spain on Sunday, July 19, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup title match in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

“I have never been a believer or thought that anything was destined to occur, but I am beginning to have my doubts,” Montfort told the Associated Press on Friday, July 17. “This is beyond all reasonable explanations.”

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He added, “This has exploded all over the world, and the fact that the final is in the U.S. has given it the extra push. And now this has culminated with the final between Messi and Yamal. It is better than any film script.”

The viral photo came about when Yamal’s family won a raffle to pose with a Barcelona player for a 2008 UNICEF calendar, according to the agency. Messi played for Barcelona from 2004 to 2021.

In a full-circle moment, Yamal became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2026 and will use his platform to “advocate for every child’s right to play.”

“Growing up, all I had was a family, a ball, a park and a dream,” Yamal told UNICEF in June. “Playing football gave me structure, a sense of belonging, and hope for the future. I know how important it is for children to have a safe place to play, so that they can simply enjoy being children, discovering the world, imagining and growing.”

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As the viral photo, which became the calendar’s January image, continues to make the rounds, other players in the upcoming match expressed their surprise over the coincidence.

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“The first time I saw it, I thought it was AI and that it wasn’t even real,” Spain’s Mikel Merino said Friday, per the AP. “It’s unbelievable that two of the best players to have played the game — and hopefully Lamine, in the future, will be one of those — share a picture like that. Hopefully we’re going to see a very bright final with those two protagonists at their best, playing and giving all the fans a great spectacle.”

As for Monfort, he is a lifelong Barcelona supporter, but has not decided who he will be rooting for on Sunday.

“My heart is split. I don’t know if I want Messi or Yamal to win,” he said.

There’s a handful of series that come to mind when anime is discussed, and Sailor Moon is near the top of the list. Naoko Takeuchi’s story of teenage girls was unlike anything that had come before; it deftly blended elements of the tokusatsu series Super Sentai with the more standard tropes of shoujo manga, leading to a unique hybrid. It continues to inspire various animated projects, including Pixar’s Turning Red. There’s even a channel on the Pluto TV streaming service that plays Sailor Moon 24/7!

Sailor Moon‘s biggest claim to fame was the fact that it was one of the first anime series, alongside Dragon Ball Z and Pokémon, that U.S. viewers became fans of in the ’90s. But the English dubs of the series would often go out of their way to make things more palatable to American audiences — cutting out references to death, as well as excess violence and sexual subject matter. While sometimes this was necessary (see the infamous episode of Pokémon that only aired once in Japan), censors would often take things to the extreme, creating a transmogrification of the series due to Westernization and conservative norms. Sailor Moon was a strong case for this, as its original English dub was extremely edited to the point where some of the series’ key themes were diluted.

How U.S. Censorship Impacted ‘Sailor Moon’

The original English dub of Sailor Moon was overseen by DIC Entertainment, which oversaw a number of animated series including The Real Ghostbusters as well as Street Sharks and Extreme Dinosaurs (the latter two series being among the few cartoons that took the right lessons from the success of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.) Naturally, that came with a flurry of changes. The titular heroine saw her name being changed from Usagi Tsukino to Serena, and the Japanese intro was replaced with an admittedly catchy English theme. The DIC dub also added a segment titled, “Sailor Says” where the Sailor Scouts would impart lessons to viewers. The company took a similar approach with Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, so it only makes sense that it would try the same approach for a series as popular as Sailor Moon.

Some of the U.S. censorship, however, was frankly ridiculous. Chief among that censorship was the removal of death scenes. Instead, the evil Queen Beryl’s minions “were sent to the Negaverse.” This didn’t make any sense, as, for one, the Sailor Scouts’ attacks were fairly destructive. Sailor Mars summons a flaming arrow, and Sailor Jupiter can manifest a dragon composed entirely of lightning, so there isn’t much left in the way of the monsters’ bodies. But most important was the fact that the Negaverse is Beryl’s domain.

Therefore, sending her minions back would only empower them. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the fifth and final season of Sailor Moon never aired in the U.S. due to Minako, aka Sailor Venus, having fantasies about her favorite band, the Three Lights, as men. Takeuchi was never shy about exploring LGBTQ+ themes in the Sailor Moon manga, so it would only make sense that those themes would appear in the anime. But American censors would scramble to tone down those elements to align with more Western binaric thoughts and norms. But that wasn’t the only infamous example of DIC’s attempts to rewrite the show.

‘Sailor Moon’ Characters Were Re-Written To Reduce LGBTQ+ Representation

As Sailor Moon progressed, more Sailor Scouts beyond the core five would be introduced. Two of those scouts were Michiru Kaiou (Sailor Neptune) and Haruka Tenou (Sailor Uranus). The two were as different as night and day: Michiru was a refined violinist while Haruka was a confident, outgoing race car driver. But the biggest revelation came from the fact that the two were lovers, making them the first lesbian couple in Sailor Moon. It wasn’t the first time the series featured a same-sex relationship: the Dark Kingdom generals Zoisite and Kunzite were shown to be in a relationship, with Kunzite mourning Zoisite after Beryl executed him for attempting to kill Tuxedo Mask.

DIC’s censorship could be felt the heaviest here in the U.S. version of Sailor Moon, with Zoisite being referred to as a woman (even having a female voice actress in Kristen Bishop), while Neptune and Uranus were referred to as cousins. This caused a sharp debate among Sailor Moon fans that exists to this day. Some fans prefer the dub because it was their introduction to Sailor Moon, while others have balked at the egregious changes that scrubbed out a great deal of LGBTQ+ representation at a time when most fans could have used it. For a time, the DIC dub was the only way for Sailor Moon fans to engage with the show — but that all changed in 2014.

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Sailor Moon would race back into prominence with the debut of Sailor Moon Crystal, a new series from Toei Animation that hewed far closer to the original series than the first anime did. To that extent, many of the series’ original themes have been restored, including Zoisite’s gender as well as Neptune and Uranus’ romantic relationships. The original series was also redubbed with all-new voice actors, which also kept the original themes intact. Both series would fall under the purview of VIZ Media, which obtained the license for Sailor Moon in 2014.

Once again, this opened up a debate between Sailor Moon fans, as some prefer the new dub while others express their love of the DIC dub with its warts and all. No matter what side of the debate one falls on, it is clear that the VIZ version of the series hews far closer to Takeuchi’s original vision and keeps in all the themes that made the series worth a watch. With Sailor Moon Cosmos having debuted in June 2023, the legacy of Sailor Moon proves to endure no matter what umbrella it’s under, or what censorship issues it’s faced in the past.

Sailor Moon is available to stream on Hulu and Pluto TV in the U.S.

Nara Smith has fans cheering after sharing a heartfelt update on her daughter Whimsy Lou’s cancer journey. Nara hopped on social media to speak directly to everyone who’s been sending prayers and rooting for Whimsy to keep pushing through and beat cancer.

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Nara Smith Gives Fans A Hopeful Update On Her 2-Year-Old Daughter

On Friday, July 17, Nara Smith hopped on Instagram to thank fans for all the love, kind messages, and prayers they’ve continued to send after she previously revealed that her daughter, Whimsy Lou, had been diagnosed with cancer. This time, though, Nara shared some hopeful news, revealing that Whimsy is now in remission. Nara explained that she and her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, spent months debating whether to share Whimsy’s journey, but they ultimately decided to open up because so many families are walking a similar path. She also said her daughter’s diagnosis opened her eyes to just how expensive medical can be and inspired her to start supporting charities and organizations that help families in need.

From there, Nara added that she and Lucky have been taking Whimsy’s journey one day at a time while learning how to navigate their new normal together. “I don’t know whether life will ever feel normal again, but we’re trying to navigate this next chapter the best that we can.” Smith continued, “I’m sending all of my love to families that are actively still going through this fight. 

Fans Continue To Send Nara Prayers Following Whimsy’s Remission Update

After The Shade Room shared Nara’s update, the Roomies flooded the comment section with love, prayers, and heart emojis, with many celebrating Whimsy’s remission and continuing to send well wishes to the family.

Instagram user @dessi_babyy wrote, “I pray for a strong recovery for babygirl ❤️🙏🏽” 

Instagram user @labella.boricua wrote, “I pray her baby beats cancer! This is so heartbreaking.” 

While Instagram user @pawsaroundforsyth wrote, “Life just isn’t fair. Why does a baby have to go through this…😞” 

Then Instagram user @lovelya_ray wrote, “Babies being sick is the worse.. I don’t care if it’s a cold.. I hate it.😔” 

Another Instagram user @stormkk__ wrote, “God is sooo good!! Yess good news!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

Instagram user @ibdatpisces wrote, “Awee god pls continue giving this baby and her mom the strength 🥺” 

Finally, Instagram user @misslionesss_ wrote, “Stay Strong Mom & Baby 🙏🏽💕” 

Nara Previously Shared Heartfelt Words For Her Little Warrior Girl

As The Shade Room previously reported, Nara Smith opened up about Whimsy’s cancer diagnosis earlier this month. Shortly after sharing the life update, Nara posted photos of Whimsy’s bald head alongside sweet family moments and told her followers that opening up about her daughter’s health journey wasn’t easy. However, she said the outpouring love, kind messages, and prayers gave their family exactly what they needed during that moment.

“Sharing something this vulnerable wasn’t an easy decision but seeing every message, prayer, story of a similar experience and kindness has made it a little easier,” adding, “To every family or parent walking through something heavy right now, we’re thinking of you too.”

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Big Brother fans, if you listen here regularly, you already know that Rick Devens won Week 2 Head of Household. And after the comp ended around 1 AM Eastern, we saw the key around his neck and Wild West costumes. And today, Devens made his nominations.

But before they had the nomination ceremony, the houseguests got the results of the BB Time Capsule. I’ll tell you who freaked the heck out when Angela Murray was revealed as the first time capsule winner.

So, real quick, last night, after Devens won HOH, Rome Seymour was immediately jockeying for safety for him, Lyric Medeiros and Jason de Puy and said they’d keep Devens safe next week if one of them won. LaTrice “Lala” Verrett wants Haley Thogmartin on the block but Devens said he promised her safety in the Wild West HOH comp.

Devens also made clear that Mallory Aurichio, Yash Patel and Taylor Brown won’t go up because they were all just on the block. That’ll narrow things down a lot when I tell you about the new ginormous alliance that formed last night in the BB28 house.

Big Brother 28: Tool Shed Alliance and Rome’s Doorbell Disaster

At about 4 AM, there was a whole bunch of conspiring houseguests up in the HOH room – it wound up with all the Crossovers up there along with the Red Corner three. That’s 8 people in this new umbrella alliance.

Now look at the math. With 16 in the house, 1 HOH and 2 final nominees not voting, that’s 13 voting which means 7 votes to evict. Devens can’t vote but the other 7 in their alliance can. So, if they stay locked in, they’re in control of the game for the foreseeable future.

This super-alliance has a name by the way – Tool Shed. So many joke lines come to mind. Drew Campbell came up with the Tool Shed name saying they were all tools, him being the biggest. They’re referring to Rome’s little group on the other side of the house as the Roman Empire.

Downstairs in the kitchen late last night, Jason, Rome and Lyric realized how many people had assembled upstairs in HOH. Rome decided to go up there and interrupt the meeting. Lyric told him not to do it. But Rome went up there anyway. And then it got awkward.

Big Brother 28: Rome Throws the Comp?

So, while Lyric and Jason stayed in the kitchen, Rome went up and rang the doorbell once. No answer. Twice, got ignored. The alliance was giggling and shushing each other pretending they’re not all in there? Not ready to give up, Rome pulled up a chair. He sat glaring at the door for a few minutes then stormed back downstairs to talk to Jason and Lyric about it. The Tool Shed, minus Devens, came streaming downstairs and Rome grouched at all of them for being up there and not answering the door. They played like they didn’t hear it.

Devens later told Rome he felt bad they didn’t answer the doorbell but I don’t think he really did because Devens was dancing upstairs watching Rome get angry on the HOH video screen.

Someone on the X hashtag made me laugh – shout out to Jessica Frey who said, “I guess Rome doesn’t like being submissive to the HOH.”

And apparently, Rome threw the HOH comp. I bet he’s regretting that now. Seems it was Haley who initially suggested the plan but then Devens was on board. He plans to nominate Lyric, Melody Morris and Jason, but is telling some people that Melody’s his target. But she’s not.

Big Brother 28: Rome Backdoor Plan and Angela’s Time Capsule Win

Devens’ plan is a Rome backdoor. Of course, with BB Blockbuster, it’s not a true blindside backdoor. But Devens wants to renominate Rome instead of directly nominating him. Because Devens doesn’t want Rome to have 2 chances to get off the block – POV and BB Blockbuster.

Melody and Mallory are starting to panic, realizing there’s a larger group they’re not part of. And that side of the house somehow thinks Haley’s running everything. No doubt because they all hate her. Lyric realized she might be a pawn with Rome the target.

Not sure how concerned she is though because Lyric got that “I love you” out of Rome. She said the other day it’d be a week before he said it and Lyric got it sooner than that. Then again, Rome was openly lusting on her underboob, so that might be what motivated him.

There was some other fun stuff on the feeds including Taylor Brown calling Haley a fake-ass Rachel Reilly. The hate for Haley’s so strong in this BB28 house. Jason and Rome were safe last week and now their first week of not being safe, and they’re freaking out.

And, in advance of the nomination ceremony, Angela let Devens know she’s ready in case Jason makes a big stink after he’s nominated. In fact, Angela’s planning to confront Jason if he pops off on Devens. Remember her low-budget movie rant in BB26?

Angela’s planning a sequel to tell the whole house that Jason was fake crying to manipulate her. So, Angela’s planning to say Jason’s a bad actor like in an after-school special, not even good enough for an indie film. Devens seems to be all-in on this, ready to bring the chaos.

Big Brother: Eggceptional Punishment

Meanwhile, Jason was camtalking, appealing to America to give him or Rome the Time Capsule and calls the big alliance all bullies. Jason was also crying a lot because he realized he’s going on the block. But after the reveal of the Time Capsule winner, there were more tears.

Guess who America chose for the first Time Capsule? None other than Angela. She was notified and left to play the challenge then came back in wearing a punishment costume because she lost. Angela’s stuck in Vince Panaro’s Egg Detective costume from BB27, which is a really funny one.

And then, she told Dee Valladares and Barrett Pfeiffer that she thinks America gave her the Time Capsule because they saw how dirty that Jason was doing her. Angela’s stuck in the costume for several days. Meanwhile, you could hear on the live feeds, Jason absolutely sobbing.

On the 4 screen split, you could see Angela and Dee and Barrett on the left two screens and this quivering figure in the bathroom on the other two screens, just absolutely bawling. Jason’s so traumatized by Angela being chosen over him that he cannot cope.

I do not think playing Big Brother is good for Jason’s mental health. When he had a gym floor meltdown, Rome kind of low-key called him out. Jason said he thought America would be rooting for them to win but is upset that America seems to be rooting for the vets.

Rome said of course they are – they’re the favorites – that’s why they’re on Big Brother. I know Jason’s not wanting to hear truths like that. But Rome also basically promised to make Angela cry because he’s upset that Lyric and Jason were crying.

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And before I confirm nominations for you, one more thing – Angela’s paranoia about Drew may come back to bite her. Sounds like he knows Angela’s been doubting him. And today, when Rome asked Drew who was running the big HOH meeting, Drew said “mostly the egg” – AKA Angela. Melody said she never liked that person. Drew said Devens co-signed the plan and Dee’s just there. So, if anyone spreads Drew talking behind the Tool Shed’s back, he’s going to be screwed. I mean bad.

And by the way, Have Nots for the week are Lyric, Rome, Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk, Jason and Barrett.

The feeds went down at about noon EST and came back up with some big hurt feelings in the house. Then

The feeds were rolling when Devens said this concludes the nomination ceremony. Screaming, crying insanity. Can’t wait to see this Wednesday night.

Jason was having an absolute fit and Angela was going off. She exposed Jason as she planned to do. For faking tears with her and for trying to pit her and Lala against each other. Jason was going nuts – Lala and Angela were crying in each other’s arms.

Melody ran out crying with Lyric trailing after her. Lala ran out crying like someone ran over her puppy. Jason called himself a messy bitch then screamed at the live feed cameras that America can hate him.

But for the record – official nominations – Lyric, Jason and Melody. I’ll have an update for you tomorrow with more of the fallout from this epic nomination ceremony.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Brit Eady accused her estranged husband, Michael Cunningham, of abuse in divorce documents exclusively obtained by Us Weekly.

Eady, 38, filed a motion in their divorce case last month, accusing Cunningham of “financial and emotional abuse.” The Bravo alum alleged that Cunningham hadn’t paid the mortgage on their joint home or her $2,800 monthly car payment on time since she filed for divorce in January.

The pair were married for five years before Eady announced their separation.

“I’m posting this on the last day of 365 to remove this facade of faking like this marriage is going to work,” she wrote in a since-deleted Instagram statement on December 31, 2025. “Everybody can’t come into the next chapter.”

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She added at the time, “I’m done hurting and I want to be happy in my next chapter. Cheers to 2026 of putting my happiness first 🥂 ✌🏽. And, for the record, as much as I can’t stand him, we are not going to create a false narrative that I’m walking away because of any fake made up rumors.”

In the legal docs filed on June 1, Eady alleged that she is unemployed, while her investor and developer ex earns $30,000 per month.

“[Cunningham] has been the breadwinner during the marriage. [Eady] is completely reliant upon [him] for financial support and maintenance,” the court documents read. “[He] is financially abusing [her].”

According to Eady, Cunningham allegedly “engaged in acts of contempt” after she filed for divorce.

Eady and Cunningham got married in 2021, subsequently purchasing a home in the Atlanta area. The reality TV alum alleged in her June filing that the mortgage on the property was in her name, but Cunningham always paid the bills.

“[He] has intentionally paid the mortgage late on the residence adversely affecting [Brit’s] credit status … in an attempt to gain leverage in the divorce proceedings pending before the court,” she claimed in her court docs, also alleging Cunningham stopped paying her $429 per month car insurance.

The filing adds, “Prior to marriage, [Eady] was employed; yet due to the adverse credit ratings due to [his] acts, she has been unable to qualify for specific employment opportunities. [He] traditionally paid these expenses during the marriage and was paying these expenses at the time [she] filed for divorce,” per the legal docs, that she also claimed violate an automatic standing order.

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Eady further alleged that Cunningham also stopped paying their homeowner’s association fees and utility bills for water, trash and sewer services.

Us Weekly reached out to Cunningham for comment. While he has yet to address Eady’s latest accusations, he responded to her initial divorce petition last month and requested Eady pay all court costs and attorneys’ fees.

The exes have been ordered by the court to attend mediation by July 31.

Tia Mowry and her ex-husband, Cory Hardrict, have adjusted the terms of their custody agreement for their two children.

Mowry, 48, and Hardrict, 46, agreed that they will not enter one another’s home except upon invitation or for a scheduled custody exchange, according to new court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, July 17. (TMZ was first to report the news.)

Per the docs, Mowry will allow Hardrict to spend time with son Cree, 15, and daughter Cairo, 8, during her custodial time as long as he spends time “with both minor children.” Hardrict, for his part, agreed to drop off the kids to Mowry by 9 p.m. when they switch custody. (Mowry and Hardrict have not addressed the custody modification. Us has reached out for comment.)

Mowry and Hardrict separated in 2022 after 18 years of marriage. They finalized their divorce in April 2023, agreeing to share joint physical and legal custody of Cree and Cairo.

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In the years since their split, the two actors have frequently stressed the importance of amicably coparenting their kids.

“It’s all about thinking about everything from not just your perspective, but the kids’ perspective as well,” Mowry exclusively told Us in November 2023. “I feel like that’s where kids definitely become a priority and focus on their peace, their joy, their happiness and what makes them feel at ease and feel comfortable and love.”

She continued at the time, “I’m really leaning on love and compassion. If you move through life, no matter what it is that you’re doing, through love and compassion, I truly believe that everything will fall into place the way that it’s supposed to.”

As Mowry navigated coparenting, she further told Us that she was in a “new chapter” of her own.

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“I’m here, and that’s the other thing that I’ve learned too is I’m just more present. I’m not really thinking too much in the past. I’m not thinking too much [about] the future,” she said. “I’m just all about now, which has given me joy.”

Hardrict, for his part, has made it clear that Cree and Cairo are his No. 1 priority.

“f you really love your children, you won’t get involved in the noise or the mess,” he said during an April 2025 appearance on Sherri. “I make sure I always think about them first. I put myself last. So, if you do that, you’re gonna avoid the mess, right? It’s not mess in regards to the situation, it’s just what people create, like narratives. Because no one knows nothing.”

Karrueche Tran and Deion Sanders recently had the internet talking after a casual kitchen moment turned into a conversation about one of Karrueche’s personal lifestyle choices. While the two shared a lighthearted exchange, viewers quickly picked up on the surprising habit that sparked a little back-and-forth between them.

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Karrueche Tran Sparks Debate While Cooking With Deion Sanders

Standing in a luxury kitchen, Karrueche Tran was seen cooking while rocking a brownish-red biking top, white pants decorated with sunflowers, and her hair styled in a middle-part updo. As she leaned over the stove and stirred a pot containing what appeared to be yellow rice inside a glass bowl, Deion Sanders recorded the moment and questioned whether she should just use a microwave instead.

Karrueche Tran Says She’s “One Of Those People”

Karrueche responded with a look at the camera and appeared to shake her head before explaining that she avoids microwaves because she has concerns about radiation. Deion then jokingly asked if she was “one of those people,” and Karrueche agreed, standing by her decision and sharing her perspective on why she chooses not to use one.

Internet Divided Over Lil’ Grandma’s Microwave Stance

Folks quickly made their way to Live Bitez’s Instagram comment section to share their two cents on Karrueche Tran’s microwave stance. While some commenters agreed with her concerns and said she may have a point, others pushed back, joking that the sun gives off more radiation and questioning the level of concern. Meanwhile, a few people admitted they’re shook by how it feels like nothing is seemingly safe nowadays.

One Instagram user @amazing_.t said, “Threw my Microwave out 2015!💯 Bought a Convection oven with built in Air Fryer. The food is always crispy never soggy!”

This Instagram user @mfalme_93 commented, “I used microwave everyday for 40yrs and I don’t have radiation issues 🤷🏽‍♂️”

Likewise, Instagram user @xogialove added, “She’s completely right I haven’t owned a microwave in years lol”

And, Instagram user @essieland shared, “She’s right I warm up my food in the oven or steam it on the stove top”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @pocholicious claimed, “Nothing is safe nowadays😂😂😂😂”

While Instagram user @armcandiru looked, “I’m the same way 😂”

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Kim Kardashian seemingly revealed some of the final text messages that her family sent to grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon days before her death at age 91.

Kardashian, 45, posted a screenshot on Friday, July 17, showing messages from her “Entire OG Family” group chat where she and mom Kris Jenner recently exchanged inspirational Bible passages with Shannon.

Jenner initially paraphrased Psalm 90:17, writing, “Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do.”

“Amen,” Shannon replied.

Jenner, 70, texted a verse from Psalm 91:1 on Sunday, July 12, writing, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find protection in the shadow of the Almighty.”

This time, Shannon replied with a “prayer hands” emoji.

The final exchange was sent by Jenner on Monday, July 13, quoting Isaiah 63:9, “In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them through all of the years.”

Once again, Shannon responded, “Amen.”

Shannon’s death was initially announced by Jenner via Instagram on Thursday, July 16, weeks before the matriarch’s 92nd birthday.

“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. 😞💔,” Jenner wrote in her emotional tribute. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye. My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters … to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted. She taught us that family is everything.”

Kardashian broke her silence on Shannon’s death later that day, affectionately referring to her late grandmother as her “best friend, [her] gossip buddy [and her] forever twin.”

“You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry with us forever!!!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman,” she added.

However, Kardashian’s social media activity drew some criticism from her followers in the wake of Shannon’s death. Some called her out for posting a carousel of photos from her and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton’s lake vacation a few minutes after Shannon’s death was announced.

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Kim Kardashian is saying goodbye to her late aunt Karen Houghton. Kardashian, 43, shared a series of throwback photos of Houghton via Instagram on Thursday, March 21. “🕊️I love you so much auntie Karen🕊,” the reality star captioned her post. One snap showed a young Kim and older sister Kourtney Kardashian sitting with Houghton, while […]

“This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ, so its timing came right alongside her passing,” she clarified. “I’ve been by my mom and grandma’s side this past week, and my heart is completely with my family right now. We love and miss her so deeply, and in the days ahead, we’ll be focusing on celebrating her beautiful life 🕊️🤍.”

Some fans were equally critical of the reality star’s decision to post a photo of her and Shannon’s bare feet — alongside Khloé Kardashian, Kris and Kylie Jenner — as a tribute to her grandma.

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“And for anyone that knows my grandma knows she had the most beautiful feet in the world and she would want everyone to know lol,” Kim clapped back.

Before her death, Shannon was married three times, first to her high school sweetheart for only two months at age 18. She later wed Robert “Bob” Houghton, with whom she shared daughters Kris and Karen Houghton. (Karen died in March 2024 at age 65.)

After divorcing Bob in 1962, MJ was married to third husband Harry Shannon for 40 years until his death in 2003.