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Maya Hawke’s 6-Part Netflix Horror Miniseries Is a Perfect Weekend Binge
Nature documentaries are often marketed as comfort viewing. You put one on, learn a few facts, admire the visuals, and maybe fall asleep halfway through. Nightmares of Nature is very much not that kind of show. While Netflix‘s documentary series Nightmares of Nature is about the natural world, it portrays it as a sinister place, like a scary movie. And for the most part, it is. Predators are lurking in the dark, waiting to catch their next meal. Safety can be short-lived, and luck is usually the decider of who survives.
Told via two speedy seasons and narrated by Maya Hawke, Nightmares of Nature makes animals’ lives seem anxiety-filled, often violent, and highly binge-watching-worthy. This isn’t a series that you just turn on to have in the background; it captures your attention and does a great job of holding it.
‘Nightmares of Nature’ is a Horror Lens on the Natural World
Produced by Blumhouse Television alongside Plimsoll Productions, Nightmares of Nature is built around a simple yet effective idea: to tell real animal survival stories in the language of horror cinema. Each season consists of three episodes set in a single environment, following several animals as their paths overlap. In Season One: Cabin in the Woods, the subjects are trapped in a decaying rural cabin that appears safe until it becomes highly dangerous; in Season Two: Lost in the Jungle, the setting shifts to a dense Costa Rican jungle, with an abandoned research facility as the series’ focal point. The intent is to use horror iconography as the basis of the series because it works.
The series uses close-ups, point-of-view shots, ominous sound cues, and slow pacing to prolong unsafe moments for as long as possible. There is an upfront disclaimer stating that some scenes are staged for clarity and safety, but the behavior itself is real. When an animal is caught, it is caught completely; there is no use of computer-generated imagery to smudge the edges.
Maya Hawke Sets the Tone
Hawke’s narration contributes significantly to the series’ success. The voice is slow and careful, with enough acting to convey the horror context without making the animals appear as cartoon villains or heroes.
Hawke has become a popular name after playing Robin Buckley in Stranger Things and has become one of Netflix’s more recognizable voices, so here she emphasizes the atmosphere over the exposition. She doesn’t rush with the explanations and keeps the stakes high — she usually does not tell the audience that things are okay, since in many cases they are not.
There are times when the narration almost oversteps and tells the audience how they should feel. More often than not, the narration gives added significance to moments that would otherwise have faded into one another in a standard wildlife documentary.
Sam Neill gives a scene-stealing performance in this twisty thriller.
‘Nightmares of Nature’ Was Designed for Short, Intense Viewing
One of Nightmares of Nature’s smartest choices is its length. The series has only six episodes, so it does not feel drawn out. Each season tells a story with a defined arc and escalating tension, rather than disconnected vignettes. The series is visually appealing, with macro photography that gives viewers an extreme close-up of the creatures’ claws, fangs, and swift movements. The slow-motion shots allow the viewer to absorb critical moments of life or death and create an impression of gore without exceeding the bounds of a TV-PG rating. The series depicts the violence of the animal kingdom in a realistic manner.
The horror framing may not appeal to all viewers; some may find the dramatization overdone, and purists may prefer a more documentary style. However, this creates friction that interests the viewer. It’s trying to attract an audience that might not otherwise watch this kind of show.
Nightmares of Nature isn’t the scariest thing Netflix has ever released, but it is one of the more inventive. By borrowing horror’s structure and rhythm, it gives familiar animal stories new urgency and emotional stakes. It’s the kind of show that works best in short bursts — an episode or two at a time — before you realize you’ve finished an entire season. For viewers looking for something different from the usual true crime or slasher rotation, this is an easy recommendation.
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Paris Hilton’s Hottest Shots Ever! Happy 46th Birthday!
Paris Hilton‘s big 46th has us sayin’ one thing and one thing only, “THAT’S HOT!”
The blonde bombshell — now married and a mama of two — kicked off her iconic ways back in the early 2000s, and she’s aging like a fine wine!
How well do you know Paris?! Here’s some trivia for ya’:
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Hulu’s Hit Series Tell Me Lies Is Officially Ending After Season 3
Tell Me Lies will not be coming back for more episodes after its third season.
Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer confirmed on Monday, February 16, that the hit Hulu series would be concluding its run, writing via Instagram, “After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight’s episode will be the series finale. This was always the ending my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it. Your incredible response to this season inspired us to explore whether there was another organic way to continue the story, but ultimately we felt it had reached its natural conclusion.”
She concluded: “My main goal has always been to protect the quality of the show and give you the best experience I can give you. And so, while it is bittersweet to leave something that has been such a happy experience, I am very grateful that we are able to tell a complete story with an intentional ending — a privilege very few shows get. Thank you for loving our show. We are excited to bring you more stories in the near future.”
The season 3 finale scheduled to be released on Tuesday, February 17, will now be considered a series finale as well. Oppenheimer previously broke her silence on the assumption that season 3 of Tell Me Lies is the show’s last.
“In terms of future seasons, it’s impossible to really know at this point,” Oppenheimer exclusively told Us Weekly in January. “I certainly had always thought this was always more or less the ending I’d had in mind.”
Oppenheimer didn’t rule out a return, adding, “But you never know what’s going to happen in the future. But there’s definitely a sense where I didn’t want to leave anything hanging this season. Basically, I wanted to satisfy everyone.”
Based on Carola Lovering’s novel of the same name, Tell Me Lies follows the messy relationship between college students Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White). Their problematic on-and-off romance ends up lasting eight years — and everyone around them is affected by Lucy and Stephen’s ups and downs.

Season 3, which returned in January, raised the stakes with a surprise romance involving Bree (Cat Missal) and Wrigley (Spencer House), which complicated the present timeline. Bree’s wedding to Evan (Branden Cook) seemingly went off without a hitch despite her still having feelings for Wrigley — and previously learning that her now-husband hooked up with Lucy in college.
Off screen, Oppenheimer spoke to Us about how the writers’ room juggles the story lines that happen across two timelines.
“I always had a sense of where they are in 2015 and what their dynamic is and what secrets everyone is holding. Once you at least know what people know and what they don’t know, that gives you a lot of space to play,” she noted in 2024. “But the way that we constructed it is we definitely did the 2008 story line first in the room. We kind of mapped out the whole season and then we did 2015 as its own thing.”
Oppenheimer continued: “I knew where I wanted to end the season, though, in 2015. I knew where it needed to get to.”
After Tell Me Lies was renewed for a third season, Oppenheimer signed an overall deal with 20th Television, which is a part of Disney Television Studios.
“Meaghan has shepherded Tell Me Lies for two intensely addictive seasons that fueled an incredible wave of obsessive fan and social conversation,” president of 20th Television Karey Burke said in a December 2024 statement. “We are thrilled to have her officially in the studio fold and at the helm of another dramatic season.”
The final episode of Tell Me Lies airs Tuesday, February 17, on Hulu.
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Snoop Dogg Turns Around Embarrassing Fail at Winter Olympics
Snoop Dogg is proving he never forgets a good deed.
One day, after the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” hitmaker faced an awkward moment when his card was declined at a restaurant in Livigno during the Winter Olympics, he responded with a surprise that no one saw coming.
The hip-hop legend had been making appearances throughout the games as an NBC correspondent and honorary Team USA coach for the Milan-Cortina Games, keeping fans entertained both on and off the snow.
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How Snoop Dogg Cleared His Bill With Snowboard Finals Ticket
Although the restaurant owners appeared to waive off the legendary rapper’s bills, he didn’t let their generosity go unnoticed. The children of the family who own Cronox, the bar Dogg visited, recounted the story to Reuters in a video later shared on Instagram.
“Snoop Dogg ordered a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken nuggets, and French fries at Cronox, the bar of my parents,” one of the kids, Sofia Valmdre, said in the clip.
She continued explaining that the rapper had sent his staff to receive the food, but they were unable to pay as it “wasn’t going [through].”
Valmadre added that her mother had consented to his taking the food without paying, only for them to receive a gift from him after. “Today, he sent us five tickets to see the final,” Valamdre shared excitedly. “Grazie, Snoop!”
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Snoop Dogg Makes Several Appearances During The Olympic Games

Before Dogg’s embarrassing card decline, Snoop had already been lighting up the Games with his trademark charisma. In one viral moment, The Blast reported, the 54-year-old rapper took to the slopes with a GoPro strapped on, attempting to glide through the snow.
Midway down, he shouted, “Oh sh-t!” as he wobbled precariously, fighting to stay upright. When the ride finally ended, Snoop collapsed onto the snow, lying flat on his back, seemingly in relief.
In another moment, Dogg was seen as the biggest American cheerleader. He proudly rocked a custom shirt featuring Team USA’s Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse, cheering alongside Dropkin’s mom as the duo improved to 4-0 at the Games.
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Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Mourns The Loss Of Her Child

Amid Dogg bringing the cheer to the Olympics, his family was recently hit with a tragedy as his daughter Cori Broadus’s child passed away.
According to The Blast, Broadus announced the death of her 11-month-old Codi Dreaux, whom she shared with her fiancé Wayne Deuce, on February 1. The tragic loss comes 20 days after the infant left the neonatal intensive care unit, a milestone which Broadus celebrated.
The little girl was born three months premature in February 2025, from the very beginning, her life was marked by extraordinary challenges, spending months in the NICU as doctors closely monitored her fragile condition.
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Broadus has since expressed heartbreak about the loss in a series of emotional posts on Instagram, per The Blast. In one post, she shared an image of herself lying in bed beside Codi Dreaux, writing in the caption: “I want to join you badly.”
She followed with another photo of the two together, declaring that her daughter was meant to outlive her, not the other way around.
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Snoop Dogg’s Courtside Commentary Steals the Show

Beyond the Olympics, Snoop has continued to shine in the sports world. Last month, The Blast reported NBC welcomed Dogg as a guest analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers-Golden State Warriors matchup, and he delivered a brilliant commentary, switching between reporter and analyst roles.
Joining Terry Gannon and Reggie Miller in the booth, Dogg rolled in remarkable one-liners. After Jimmy Butler snagged a steal, Snoop quipped, “Cookies and cream! They opened up a cookie shop on him!”
Later, when Brook Lopez held his ground in the paint, Snoop delivered another gem: “Small fries tryin’ to run up on a Big Mac.”
Fans Recall Snoop Dogg’s 2024 Paris Olympic Moment

Dogg’s basketball highlights soon reminded fans of his first run with the Olympics in 2024.
While watching equestrian dressage, Snoop weighed in on a horse’s slick footwork and lost it. “The horse is crip-walking! You see that? That’s sick,” he exclaimed on air.
“This horse is off the chain! I gotta get this motherf-cker in a video,” he added, prompting his co-host Kevin Hart into a fit of laughter.
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Virgin River Timeline Explained: How Much Time Has Passed Since Season 1?
While Virgin River is Netflix’s longest-running scripted series, viewers have been left confused about how much time has actually passed on the show.
Based on Robyn Carr’s book series, Virgin River follows the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and Jack (Martin Henderson). The hit series, which premiered in 2019, also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé and Kai Bradbury.
Netflix’s hit series is seven seasons in – but it seems like way less time has passed for the residents of Virgin River. Mel signed one-year contract with Doc (Matheson) that is somehow not up yet while Charmaine’s pregnancy lasted five seasons of the show.
“I’m like, ‘You guys, eventually, you’re gonna have to do a time jump because we’re just aging way too fast for a five-month span,’” Allen, who plays Brie, joked to Today in 2022. “But yeah, I think that the pregnancy thing was one of the first sort of tells because even I, when I was watching the show before I was on, was like, ‘Oh, this covers way more time in the story.’ And it really doesn’t.”
With some of Us still confused how long each season has covered, keep scrolling for a breakdown.
Season 1 (One Month)

The debut season covered Mel’s initial arrival in the early spring but it seemed to only last four weeks maximum.
Season 2 (Four to Six Weeks)

Barely any time went by so season 2 stretched across a little over one month.
Season 3 (One Month)

Following Jack’s shooting, there was a time jump of three weeks before seasons 2 and 3. The rest of the events lasted another four weeks before Mel realized she was pregnant.
Season 4 (Four to Six Weeks)

The fourth season picked up around one to two weeks after season 3. This allowed Mel to continue to remain in the first trimester for the rest of season 4.
Season 5 (Three to Four Months)

Based on the holidays that took place on screen – from Labor Day to Christmas — season 5 was the longest to date with at least three months passing. There was a small time jump between parts 1 and 2 though, which allowed for the timeline to expand.
Season 6 (One Month)

The buildup to Mel and Jack’s wedding led to a timeline of three to four weeks maximum. Season 4 notably picked up in the spring, which meant there was a large time jump since the third season wrapped at Christmastime.
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Jill Zarin Gets Another ‘Real Housewives’ Support
Jill Zarin is not facing these trying times alone, as her pals are rallying behind her.
The “Real Housewives” alum has some of her former fellow on-screen stars rising to her defense publicly after she was kicked off the “Real Housewives of New York” reboot show, before the cameras started rolling.
Jill Zarin ignited the controversy when she made a social media statement lauding her opinions about Bad Bunny’s performance at the Super Bowl Halftime show.
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Aviva Drescher Does Not Think Jill Zarin Is Racist

Zarin’s former castmate, Aviva Drescher, is addressing the comments made about her following the release of her now-deleted Instagram video about Bad Bunny’s performance.
Backlash downpoured as fans reacted, calling Zarin a racist. Drescher’s statement is in response to this claim, and she insists her former castmate is not racist even though her commentary came off that way.
Drescher addressed the media sensation’s ordeal on “Miss Understood with Rachel Uchitel” podcast, giving a little background view into her relationship with Zarin.
“I’ve known Jill since 2011, since I joined ‘Housewives’, even though we didn’t work together, we became friendly. I’ve never thought of Jill to be racist, and that was really the thing that stung. That was just the most awful about her tirade,” she stated.
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The reality TV star added that she would not have done the show with Zarin if she felt any nuance of racism, as she draws a hard line on the topic.
Still addressing the matter, Drescher clarified that she was not defending the remarks her fellow Real Housewife made, but stated that she does not think they came from a place of hate. However, she did not hold back in her thoughts about Zarin’s commentary, saying:
“It came off as completely racist, but I don’t think she’s racist. I don’t think it came from a hateful place. It was completely stupid.”
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Why Was The Reality TV Star Labeled A Racist?

In case you missed it, Zarin posted a video analyzing the rapper’s performance where she did not hold back with the criticism. Her words in turn created a firestorm online, which then led to her being kicked off the “Real Housewives” spin-off project.
In the video, she complained that there were no white people in the Puerto Rican artist’s performance, slamming it as the worst halftime show ever. “To me, it looked like a political statement because there were literally no white people in the entire thing,” she said.
Zarin also complained that she could not understand a word of Bad Bunny’s performance, although she would have loved to, since he sang in Spanish. She claimed that the choice of his native language over English was inappropriate.
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She took it down from Instagram shortly after the video was posted, but some fans already reposted it on X. Since then, many fans called her out, claiming her statement was racist, and later, news spread that she was fired from E! ‘s upcoming “RHONHY” reboot show.
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Aviva Drescher Was Not The First To Show Support For The ‘Real Housewives’ Alum

Brandi Glanville previously addressed her pals’ firing from the upcoming reunion show, stating that people should not be punished for their opinions.
In her statement shared in a post on X, she credited the rapper for his performance, writing that she enjoyed it, but as much as she did, she acknowledged that some people like Zarin didn’t, and everyone is free to have a different opinion.
The Blast shared that the former bravolebrity emphasized that “opinions aren’t wrong, they’re subjective,” explaining that firing her as punishment for having a different opinion was not sending the right message.
“I want to watch Jill on TV explain herself & hopefully learn something. Or we can just keep watching ‘yes people’ afraid to share,” she penned.
Zarin Addressed The Network’s Decision

Zarin’s contract with E! for the new “RHONY” spin-off, “The Golden Life,” was cut off shortly after her controversial video went viral. Being one of the OG Housewives, she took the news of her firing to heart.
The producers announced it in a public statement, which read, “In light of recent public comments made by Jill Zarin, Blink49 Studios has decided not to move forward with her involvement in The Golden Life. We remain committed to delivering the series in line with our company standards and values,” as shared by The Blast.
Zarin claims she acknowledged her fault almost immediately, which was why she took the video down, but E! already threw in the towel on her. “[They] didn’t even give me a chance” to rectify the situation.
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“I took it down right away. People make mistakes. I’m human,” the TV star said. She was also fired ahead of season 5 of “RHONY” in September 2011, so this marks her second axing.
Since Jill Zarin Is Out, Who Is In?

E! has announced that another face will be taking Zarin’s place on “The Golden Life” set, which is scheduled to air later in the year. The show was initially set to feature the original cast of “RHONY,” Zarin, Sonja Morgan, Luann de Lesseps, and Ramona Singer.
With the latest developments, Zarin is being replaced by Dorinda Medley, who is not a new face to viewers. She starred on the show previously for six seasons, and fans have since anticipated her return.
The Blast noted in a previous release that the network did not intend to share that Medley was stepping up from being a spare cast member immediately. Instead, they hoped to announce her role closer to the show’s premiere as they wanted to extend the publicity for the show a little longer.
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Summer Walker — Fun In Fendi Bikini Beach Babe Pics!
It’s always summer somewhere when Summer Walker steps out … and these pics are living proof she brings the heat wherever she goes!
Check out these scorching shots … Summer’s soaking up the sun in a barely-there Fendi bikini, putting her curves on full display while striking poses that are impossible to ignore.
No surprise here — Summer’s basically made a sport out of blessing fans with next-level bikini moments, and TBH, nobody’s complaining!
We’ve got one more Summer Walker snap in the mix — but you’ll have to piece it together yourself …
So yeah, temperatures might be dropping where you are — but Summer’s keeping things hot all on her own!
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Jeffrey Epstein Emails Refer to Toxic ‘Zombie Drug’ Plants He Kept
Jeffrey Epstein may have had a collection of highly poisonous plants known to produce a drug that blocks free will in its victims … according to newly discovered emails in the last document dump of the Epstein Files.
In one of the uncovered messages, Epstein sends an email asking about his “trumpet plants at nursery.”
For background … Angel’s Trumpet plants are extremely toxic and produce a drug called scopolamine, which is known to basically turn humans into zombies, wiping them of memory and eliminating their free will. Severe intoxication reportedly may even cause paralysis and death.
Even more alarming, scopolamine reportedly doesn’t show up on toxicology reports.
And if you’re wondering if Epstein was aware of this … there’s an excellent chance he was. In another email, he was sent an article all about the effects of scopolamine and the plant it comes from.
Epstein died in his cell in 2019 awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges. Lawmakers voted to force President Donald Trump‘s Dept. of Justice to publicly release the Epstein Files last year … they’ve been dropped in batches, the most recent last month … though the DOJ says there won’t be any more forthcoming.
Last week, Ghislaine Maxwell pleaded the Fifth Amendment during a deposition in front of the House Oversight Committee, refusing to answer questions relating to Trump’s association with Epstein. Trump has not been accused of any crime in relation to Epstein … dozens of high-profile figures in entertainment, business, science and academia are featured in the files as friends and confidants.
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Natalie Portman took very specific momento from “Star Wars” set: 'I stole it and lost it'
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Her costar Hayden Christensen recently revealed that he took a similar prop from the films.
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Kim Kardashian’s Daughter North Stuns Fans As She Flaunts ‘Face Piercings’
It comes just weeks after the twelve-year-old sparked online backlash for sporting risky finger studs, with many slamming her famous parents for giving her such freedom at a young age.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had been at loggerheads over their daughter’s social media activities following their divorce, but recent reports suggest the “Donda” rapper now supports North.
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North West Rocks’ Face Piercings’ While Out On A Shopping Spree
North has made headlines again for her bold fashion statements after previously coming under fire for the same. This time, she was seen sporting “face piercings” while out on a weekend shopping spree.
The preteen was photographed with what appeared to be several metallic studs across her bridge and cheek, but they’re only temporary stickers that gave the illusion of facial “piercings.”
Blue-haired North was dressed in an all-black ensemble as she rocked a diamond-crusted “skull” neck chain, and Black hand gloves with skeleton prints.
Her latest fashion statement appears to be an attempt to look the part, as she promotes her debut new single, “Piercing On My Hand,” which she recently performed with her father at his concert in Mexico last month.
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Fans Have Mixed Reactions To North West’s Body Modifications
Social media had mixed reactions to North’s piercings, as some fans had a go at her parents, calling them “irresponsible,” while others commended her style.
“Does she even go to school and do school work? This little girl is headed down a terrible path,” a critic wrote on X, while another added that they “wish she would be allowed to be a kid.”
However, a few fans resonated with North’s fashion choice and didn’t hold back from praising her.
“Is it just me, or is anyone else fw north style? I actually like that Kim lets her explore and express herself through fashion,” a fan penned.
Another person said, “Love her and her style. The adults tryna bully her should do better.”
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“I will never understand people that shame her simply bc she has colored hair. We all wanted colorful hair growing up, and what? Some piercing? What’s wrong with that? And her clothes are so modest and appropriate for her age,” one user wrote.
Some even branded her a female version of her dad, with one writing, “She’s literally just female Kanye.”
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North West Is Building Her Own Fashion Brand

North’s style has increasingly become bolder by the months, and has included a custom-made set of grillz by jeweler Johnny Dang. In recent times, she changed it to a pair of black grillz designed by influencer Sukii Baby.
The nepo baby is already carving a path for herself in the fashion world as she’s set to launch her own clothing and jewelry line, soon named “NOR11.” The brand will have a wide range of goods and services, including shoes, clothes, and accessories.
According to reports, her famous mom already submitted three trademark applications for the brand, under KimYe’s Kid Inc., which was incorporated in California in August 2023.
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Kim Kardashian Has Filed To Trademark A Wide Variety Of Items, Including Watches, For The Child Star

One trademark was for clothing and accessories, including dresses, footwear, hats, and stockings, while the other was for watches and jewelry, such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings.
The third trademark application was for a variety of bags, for example, handbags, wallets, and cosmetic cases.
The company’s name, under which the trademark was filed, seemingly alludes to both her parents being the owners; however, it appears West has nothing to do with it, as Kardashian is listed as the only officer, per California records.
Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Have Been At Odds About How To Raise Their Kids

West has previously slammed his ex-wife for the way she allows their daughter use social media as well as her fashion choices.
However, the SKIMS founder opened up about the challenges of parenting during an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, where she admitted that balancing self-expression with age-appropriate boundaries has been difficult.
“It’s really hard, and it’s really interesting because all the kids are wearing the same things,” Kardashian said. “But then my daughter tries to wear it, and I’m like, ‘OK, we’re never wearing that again.’ Unfortunately, we made that mistake in front of the whole world.”
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Meanwhile, she recently shared on her sister Khloe’s “Khloe In Wonderland” podcast that her relationship with her children’s father, which was strained, is now in a good place, per Us Weekly.
“You and Ye have really bonded over North’s producing,” Khloe told her. “You guys are now in a much better place because of that.”

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“Yeah, I’m a really empathetic person. I mean, at the end of the day, we’re always family,” Kardashian said. “I always look at it that way, no matter what’s going on. There are times when I have to be super protective, and there are times when, at any moment, I would love that relationship. I’ve always said that.”
“The music side and the producing isn’t my thing, and that’s her bonding thing with her dad,” Kim said of North’s foray into the music world.
“Even just coming up with stuff, we have to communicate about how North moves through that world and all these opportunities that come her way and having to filter that and respecting his opinion on the things that go on with his kids is really important,” she added. “I think it’s important for the kids. You just, kind of, have to put all the other stuff to the side.”
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Prince William And Kate Had Different Reactions To Prince Harry’s Royal Exit
While the Princess of Wales reportedly viewed his departure as inevitable, her husband was said to be deeply saddened by it.
Meanwhile, former royal aide Paul Burrell claims the divide between Prince Harry’s family and the royal family has widened, affecting even King Charles’ relationship with the duke’s children.
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How Prince William And Kate Middleton Reacted Differently To Prince Harry’s Royal Exit

A new book is shedding light on how the Prince and Princess of Wales privately responded to Prince Harry’s dramatic departure from royal duties in 2020, and it suggests their reactions were far from identical.
In “William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story,” set for release on March 10, royal correspondent Russell Myers explores the emotional aftermath of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s decision to step back from their senior royal roles.
When Harry and Meghan Markle announced they would divide their time between the United Kingdom and North America while pursuing financial independence, it sent shockwaves through the monarchy and the world at large.
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According to People Magazine, an excerpt published revealed that Kate reportedly took a more supportive view of Harry’s choice.
Myers writes that she “had less interest than her husband in trying to persuade Harry to stay in his current role.”
She is said to have believed that the long-standing dynamic between “the heir and the spare” made Harry’s dissatisfaction almost inevitable, that his role would never feel equal or expansive enough.
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Prince William Was ‘Intensely Saddened’ By Prince Harry’s Exit

By contrast, William was described as “intensely saddened at his brother’s decision to quit.”
The two had already grown apart over time, but Harry’s final break signaled a point of no return.
Myers wrote that “Fond memories of their childhood, from helping each other through the tragedy of their mother’s death, to growing up in the public eye, were now tarnished by the division at the heart of the family.”
Following their departure, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex settled in California, where they are raising their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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The Royal Rift Deepened Years After Sandringham Summit

While Harry and Meghan initially expressed a wish to support the monarchy in a modified capacity, discussions at the Sandringham summit, convened by Queen Elizabeth II, made it clear that a hybrid “half-in, half-out” arrangement would not be possible.
In the years since, tensions have remained evident between the Sussexes and the rest of the royal family.
Although Harry met with his father, King Charles III, as recently as September 2025, his relationship with William appears unresolved, with reports claiming that reconciliation between the siblings is highly unlikely.
Public interviews, a Netflix docuseries, and Harry’s “Spare” memoir further exposed grievances, while further worsening the fracture.
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Royal Rift Unlikely To Heal, As Expert Claims Prince William Is Keeping His Distance From Prince Harry

Royal expert Paul Burrell, who once served Princess Diana, recently noted that the divide between the Sussexes and the royal family, particularly the Waleses, may be even worse than the public realizes.
Speaking to Fox News Digital, Burrell suggested that William has intentionally created more distance from his younger brother in recent years, and he doubts the two will reconcile anytime soon, if at all.
According to Burrell, William’s increasing proximity to the throne has shaped his approach. As heir, he must operate within a tightly controlled environment, safeguarding both his role and the institution.
“He can’t let things leak out,” said Burrell. “He doesn’t want to live in a world with a leaky sieve. He doesn’t want to live in a world that can’t be controlled because, to be a monarch, you have to control the environment. You have to look after the crown.”
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The Rift Between The Brothers Has Greatly Impacted King Charles

Burrell also suggested that the ongoing rift has taken an emotional toll on Charles III, particularly when it comes to his relationship with Harry’s children.
According to Burrell, the king is said to feel deep sadness over the limited time he has spent with Archie and Lilibet, who are growing up in Montecito, California.
Living thousands of miles from the U.K., the children are largely removed from the royal environment that shaped their father’s upbringing.
“It’s sad for Archie and Lilibet, who will never know that world. Their father came from that world, and they will never know their cousins and the people who populate that world,” Burrell said. “It’s sad for the king, who can’t embrace all his grandchildren at the same time. He can’t put his arms around Archie and Lilibet the same way that he can around [William’s children] George, Charlotte, and Louis. I think he’s very sad.”
Reflecting on the family divide, Burrell added that Princess Diana would likely have been distressed to see her sons estranged and living on separate continents, separated not just by circumstance but by an ocean.
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