Broadcast journalist Anderson Cooper has announced he’s leaving CBS News’ iconic news magazine program “60 Minutes” after nearly 20 years as a correspondent.
The decision comes months after Bari Weiss was named the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, a leadership change that marked a noticeable shift in editorial priorities.
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Anderson Cooper Wants To Spend More Time With His Children
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On February 16, Cooper released a statement announcing his departure from “60 Minutes,” saying that being a correspondent for the program “has been one of the highlights” of his decades-long career.
“I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors, and camera crews in the business,” he shared. However, the 58-year-old now wants to focus on spending more time with his small children.
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“For nearly twenty years, I’ve been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now, and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they want to spend time with me,” he explained.
According to Variety, he was reportedly in negotiations with CBS over a contract renewal but ultimately chose to step away.
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CBS News’ Response To Anderson Cooper’s Exit
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CBS News has released a statement about Cooper’s decision, thanking the veteran journalist for taking viewers on “journeys to faraway places,” telling “unforgettable stories,” and reporting on “consequential investigations.”
Moreover, the network is leaving the door open in case Cooper decides to come back. “We’re grateful to him for dedicating so much of his life to this broadcast, and understand the importance of spending more time with family. 60 Minutes will be here if he ever wants to return,” CBS noted.
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“60 Minutes” debuted in 1968 as a bi-weekly show hosted by Harry Reasoner and Mike Wallace before transitioning to a Sunday night slot. Cooper joined the news magazine show in 2006 in an agreement with CNN, with whom he had been working since 2001.
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The Journalist Reportedly Didn’t Align With New Management
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In October 2025, Bari Weiss was appointed the new editor-in-chief for CBS News. The announcement came after Paramount Skydance acquired The Free Press, a news media company Weiss co-founded.
In January, Variety reported that CBS News staff were not happy with Weiss’ management style, making last-minute changes that were exhausting. “It’s part of what fuels the frustration. We’re doing our d-mn jobs and doing them well,” the unnamed staffer said. There are also reports that Weiss is considering additional layoffs at CBS News, potentially affecting up to 15% employees.
Cooper has not publicly said anything about the Weiss, but according to a report from Status, her role as editor-in-chief may have something to do with his exit from “60 Minutes.”
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“He wasn’t comfortable with the direction the show was taking under Bari, and is in a position where he doesn’t have to put up with it,” the source told the publication.
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Anderson Cooper Is Staying With CNN
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Cooper joined CNN in 2001 as an anchor. In 2003, he launched his own show, “Anderson Cooper 360°,” a news program that focuses on investigative journalism and in-depth reporting. Throughout the years, Cooper has highlighted major global events, politics, as well as human-interest stories.
The journalist may be leaving CBS News, but he is staying with CNN. As previously reported by The Blast in December 2025, Cooper signed a deal with the network to focus on creating content for a subscription service.
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Anderson Cooper’s Two Sons
Despite the speculations surrounding Cooper’s departure from “60 Minutes,” he said the decision was driven by his desire to spend more time with his children.
Cooper shares two sons with his ex-partner, Benjamin Maisani. The two remain close friends and co-parent their children, 5-year-old Wyatt and 4-year-old Sebastian.
In 2020, Cooper revealed the birth of his first son and gushed about his profound love for him. “This is a new level of love. It’s unlike anything I’ve experienced, and yet it’s so very familiar and incredibly special and intimate, it’s really extraordinary,” he shared.
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Cooper has opened up about his family and his relationship with Maisani, telling People in 2021, “It’s probably an unusual setup, but I knew he would be a great dad, and he is. We’re exes, but we’re family to each other, and we love each other as family and as co-parents.”
Every video is not what it seems, roomies? That’s the argument some Michael Jordan fans are making on social media after a viral interaction between the NBA legend and the young son of NASCAR driver Tyler Reddick. The circulating video in question shows Jordan seemingly pinching and grabbing the bottom of Beau’s shirt. Given the optics, social media users immediately had questions, while others leaned into Kendrick Lamar’s “A-minorrrrrrr” energy. Meanwhile, MJ has yet to utter a word on the apparent misunderstanding.
Based on the viral video, folks online seemed to assume Michael Jordan was pinching the child’s lower back and buttocks area. MJ also looked to be shaking off Beau’s shorts. In the clip, the 6-year-old appears unfazed, only turning slightly to look down at the ground. The interaction happened at the Daytona 500, after Jordan’s NASCAR team, 23XI, and his driver, Tyler Reddick, won the season’s biggest race, per TMZ.
Social Media Sounds Off With Reactions As Video Depicts Ice Dumping On Beau
After the video went viral, some fans have claimed Beau had ice down the back of his shirt and pants and Michael Jordan was helping him shake it out. MJ and Tyler Reddick have not addressed the controversy. However, a video has since surfaced that shows ice being dumped on the 6-year-old by his dad Tyler after his race win. The fan-created montage below shows that moment, and more follow-up ones from the event.
A real good video showing that Jordan was removing debris or ice from the kid. The kid was drenched during the celebration with water and ice along with the confetti. Zoomed in you can see Jordan is clearly tugging on the shirt.
Still, another video of Beau looking around while MJ was standing behind him at the Daytona 500 has also gone viral. Like the shirt-shaking clip, this latest video of Beau is being used by some to drag MJ.
Keep scrolling to see reactions poppin’ off on X, formerly Twitter.
I saw this, The kid got a giant bucket of ice poured on him, and it was all stuck in his shirt and down the back of him, Michael was shaking the ice out. Not everything is creepy pedophilia, you weirdos. https://t.co/6QQL42nM96
His wife holding the kid. You hand bronitizers are legit pr*cks, lowest of all, cancer of social media. Mumble rapping r*tards. The man is a grandfather. https://t.co/fdQVYiUFKz
I’d rather yall be hypervigilant about this stuff than the opposite— but when people start telling you there was a bucket of ice dropped on him, he’s shaking it out, and he’s like an uncle to this kid so it’s not like a strange person touching him, you drop it.
Also, a third video related to the Michael Jordan ordeal has also gone viral. This clip shows a man seemingly tossing out his retro Jordans after the video of the sports icon and Beau circulated. And while a few are applauding the swift protest, others are suggesting it’s a staged moment for clout.
Man throws away his retro Jordans after the clip of Michael Jordan with the kid at the Daytona 500 went viral. 👀 pic.twitter.com/aCNc9tGxJT
Former “America’s Next Top Model” (ANTM) judge Jay Manuel is addressing fans head-on and calling out the release of the Netflix docuseries, “Reality Check.”
According to several reports from The Blast, “Reality Check” takes viewers behind the scenes of what really happened on the set of one of the 2000s most iconic reality TV shows, “America’s Next Top Model.”
The docuseries explores some of the ‘ANTM’s’ biggest controversies and questions the production’s place in pop culture history.
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Jay Manuel Shares Photo With Tyra Banks, Posts Cryptic Message Ahead Of ‘Reality Check’ Docuseries
Manuel shared an image of himself and Banks posing together on the set of “ANTM” before cycle one. Manuel captioned the photo: “A reminder of how things were with Tyra just weeks before we began filming Cycle One of America’s Next Top Model.”
Manuel provided some backstory for the photo, explaining that he wanted to give viewers a glimpse into his mindset at the time. He added, “This image of Tyra and me captures a moment when I was full of enthusiasm, optimism, and completely ready to take on this new challenge.”
Continuing in the post, Manuel said that nobody involved in the behind-the-scenes production of “America’s Next Top Model” could have “predicted what this project would become or the global impact it would have.”
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Manuel Says Watchers Need To ‘Honor Everyone’s Truth’ After The Explosive ‘ANTM’ Docuseries Airs
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In the docuseries, Manuel speaks openly with producers about his strained relationship with Banks, according to The Blast.
In a recent Instagram post, Manuel reflected on how he once “admired Tyra for being a superstar model and breaking barriers she shattered in the fashion industry.”
As he continued, Manuel said that while the “Reality Check” docuseries will offer watchers an “in-depth look at many perspectives,” it’s important to acknowledge that everyone had a different experience on the show.
“Everyone involved with ANTM had their own journey with this show—and their own truth,” he added. “We need to honor everyone’s truth.”
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Why Manuel Says He And ‘ANTM’ Creator Tyra Banks Are No Longer Close
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Manuel opened up about his fractured bond with Banks during episode 3 of “Reality Check,” tracing the shift back to an email he sent her after cycle 8 in 2007, in which he expressed his desire to move on.
“It was probably the longest three days ever,” he said. “And [Tyra] ultimately wrote back just three words. ‘I am disappointed.’”
Manuel added, “After that email exchange, all communication just stopped. It should’ve been the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart, but that did not happen.”
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Did Banks Try To Have Manuel Blacklisted After He Asked To Leave ‘ANTM’?
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Manuel claimed that following that email exchange, his relationship with Banks changed forever.
“Tyra chose not to speak with me at all while the cameras were off. When they were on, she’d speak to me,” he said. “After [trying to leave], I did cycle 9, which was … torture for me. I was so broken by the end of that cycle because of the mental torture of what was going on.”
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Manuel confessed that, while he desperately wanted to leave the series, he stayed out of pure fear of being blacklisted.
“There was a warning that strikes the fear of God in you,” he said. “You know, people talk about being blacklisted. Those words were not used, but I had suspected that that’s what it would turn into.”
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Banks Gets Slammed Online Over The ‘Top Model’ Docuseries
The “Reality Check” docuseries comes years after social media users began criticizing Banks and the producers of “America’s Next Top Model” for placing some of the show’s contestants in extremely harmful and compromising situations.
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After binge-watching the Netflix series, social media users are doubling down on their feelings toward the former host.
“Girl, at this point, Tyra Banks is EXACTLY who they say she is!” someone wrote on X. “You will never get me to believe otherwise! Everyone took accountability except her. She got more excuses than a [person] paying child support!”
“Tyra banks youre going to look gorgeous in h-ll I am so sorry but you have to go there,” another user posted.
“Ok so that Netflix show was really just 3 straight hours of Tyra Banks taking zero accountability for creating a show where she profited off the abuse and exploitation of young women for years. Got it. #RealityCheck,” a third wrote.
2026 marks Star Trek‘s 60th anniversary, and to celebrate, Nacelle is making action figures of the two people who helped make it all possible, back in 1966. Nacelle’s 1/10-scale Star Trek action figures have spanned across multiple eras of Trek, from The Original Series to The Next Generation to Enterprise, but this time, they’re getting into Star Trek prehistory to make action figures of these two behind-the-scenes legends for the very first time. Collider is proud to exclusively reveal that a two-pack of Gene Roddenberry and Lucille Ball will soon be available as part of Nacelle’s Star Trek line.
Roddenberry’s contributions to Star Trek are legendary: the concept of the series and its utopian view of the future came from the mind of Roddenberry, who would go on to help bring the franchise to the big screen in the 1970s, then took it a century into the future with The Next Generation. He died in 1991 at age 70. Ball, a TV legend in her own right, ran Desilu Studios, who produced The Original Series in the 1960s; she died in 1989 at 77. Says Roddenberry’s son, Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with The Nacelle Company to honor my father and Star Trek‘s 60th. To have him immortalized in this way alongside the woman that opened new frontiers for women in entertainment brings us tremendous pride.”
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How Did Lucille Ball Help Create ‘Star Trek’?
Lucille Ball had starred in the pioneering sitcom I Love Lucy, and founded the production company Desilu with her husband and co-star, Desi Arnaz. By 1966, she’d divorced Arnaz, and had also bought him out of Desilu, becoming the first woman to run a major television studio. She was interested in Roddenberry’s Star Trek proposal and commissioned a pilot: “The Cage“, which starred Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock. Desilu took the pilot to NBC, who rejected it for being “too cerebral.” However, Ball was sufficiently invested in the concept to commission a second pilot, “Where No Man Has Gone Before.” Hunter declined to appear in the second pilot, and was replaced by William Shatner as Captain James Kirk. NBC was pleased with Roddenberry’s second effort, and the show went into production; while “The Cage” would not be aired in full until decades later, much of it was used in a later two-part episode, “The Menagerie.” Desilu, which also produced shows like Mission: Impossible, Mannix, and The Untouchables, was absorbed into Paramount in the 1960s.
Ball would go on to have another Star Trek connection. Her daughter, Lucie Arnaz, is married to actor Laurence Luckinbill, who played Spock’s long-lost brother Sybok in 1989’s Star Trek V: The Final Frontier.
Nacelle’s Star Trek action figures of Gene Roddenberry and Lucille Ball will be available for pre-order soon. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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1966 – 1969-00-00
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Gene Roddenberry
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Marc Daniels, Joseph Pevney, Ralph Senensky, Vincent McEveety, Herb Wallerstein, Jud Taylor, Marvin J. Chomsky, David Alexander, Gerd Oswald, Herschel Daugherty, James Goldstone, Robert Butler, Anton Leader, Gene Nelson, Harvey Hart, Herbert Kenwith, James Komack, John Erman, John Newland, Joseph Sargent, Lawrence Dobkin, Leo Penn, Michael O’Herlihy, Murray Golden
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D.C. Fontana, Jerome Bixby, Arthur Heinemann, David Gerrold, Jerry Sohl, Oliver Crawford, Robert Bloch, David P. Harmon, Don Ingalls, Paul Schneider, Shimon Wincelberg, Steven W. Carabatsos, Theodore Sturgeon, Jean Lisette Aroeste, Art Wallace, Adrian Spies, Barry Trivers, Don Mankiewicz, Edward J. Lakso, Fredric Brown, George Clayton Johnson, George F. Slavin, Gilbert Ralston, Harlan Ellison
Cardi B has never been one to keep quiet, and this weekend was no different. While performing in Los Angeles, the Grammy winner stunned fans by confirming her split from NFL star Stefon Diggs in the middle of her set.
The revelation came after weeks of speculation following the Super Bowl. However, even as Cardi B made it clear the romance is over, she also made one thing very clear: she is not here for anyone disrespecting her child’s father.
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Cardi B Confirms Stefon Diggs Breakup On Tour Stage
Rumors about Cardi B and Diggs had been swirling since the Super Bowl, especially after fans noticed subtle signs that something felt off.
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The couple, who welcomed a son in November 2025, had been under public scrutiny as whispers of a split grew louder.
Recently, Cardi B finally let fans in on the situation. During her “Little Miss Drama” Tour stop in Los Angeles, the rapper addressed the speculation head-on.
She confirmed that she and the New England Patriots wide receiver are no longer together.
The breakup is believed to have happened shortly before the Patriots’ 29-13 Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
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However, despite the end of their relationship, Cardi B made it clear she still stands up for Diggs when needed.
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Recall that the two were first linked early last year and went public in May after being spotted courtside at a New York Knicks game.
Their relationship quickly became headline news, especially after welcoming their baby boy just months later.
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Cardi B Fires Back At BIA With Explosive Onstage Message
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While confirming the breakup, Cardi B also used her stage to defend Stefon Diggs from recent criticism by rap rival BIA.
The tension spilled into her live performance before she launched into her diss track “Pretty & Petty.”
In a video shared by a concert-goer on TikTok, Cardi B delivered a heated warning, “Let me tell you something, just because I ain’t f-cking with my baby daddy doesn’t mean you get to talk about my baby daddy, b-tch! This for you, b-tch!”
Afterward, the singer went straight into the diss track performance, during which she had fans go silent after the lyric, “Name five BIA songs, gun pointed to your head.” She then ended the moment with, “Bow! I’m dead.”
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The message appeared to respond directly to BIA’s recent social media jab. BIA had earlier aimed at Diggs, writing, “Can u (sic) name someone with more [baby mamas] than receiving yards? I can! and I know that… ykwnvm(you know what, never mind).”
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Fans React To Cardi B’s Stage Performance
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Shortly after the fan shared the clip, TikTokers trooped to the comments section to air their thoughts. Many fans praised Cardi B for deciding to respect Stefon Diggs.
“She may not be messing with Diggs rn, but the fact she stood on business about him at the same time!!! I loveeeeeeee Cardi,” one fan wrote.
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A second user commented, “So she confirmed they’re not together anymore, sad.”
Meanwhile, other fans called out the concertgoers who refused to go silent when the part about BIA came up.
“Yall need to work on the mute challenge before she get to my tour stop,” one fan shared. At the same time, another added, “I don’t think anyone is understanding the assignment. Miami, Fort Lauderdale, let’s please understand the assignment in April cause it’s supposed to be dead silent.”
Cardi B And Stefon Diggs’ Growing Family Made Headlines
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Diggs’ personal life has also been in the spotlight for a while.
The wide receiver welcomed daughter Charliee Harper with Aileen Lopera in April 2025. He later had two more children with other women.
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Lopera initially filed a paternity and child support lawsuit, but later dropped it after DNA tests confirmed Diggs as the father. He has since acknowledged the child publicly.
Meanwhile, Cardi B gave birth to her first child with Diggs in November 2025, shortly after they confirmed their relationship.
The growing family dynamics added pressure to an already high-profile romance.
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Cardi B’s Super Bowl Moment Sparked Split Speculation
Fans first began questioning the couple’s status during Super Bowl weekend.
Before kickoff, an ESPN reporter approached Cardi B and asked her to share an “inspiring message to Stefon.”
As the Daily Mail reported, the star appeared unimpressed. She smirked, paused, and simply said, “Good luck,” before walking away.
The brief exchange quickly went viral, with many interpreting it as a sign that trouble was brewing.
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Cardi B added to the speculation days later on Instagram. While recapping her game-day experience, she made no mention of the Patriots’ upset loss.
Instead, she posted a video of herself dancing after appearing during Bad Bunny’s halftime show.
Her silence about the defeat and her focus on celebrating only fueled breakup rumors that she has now officially confirmed.
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Disney+ has now been around for seven years since its launch in 2019, and its library of original content has grown year after year. However, the show that started it all was The Mandalorian, which stars Pedro Pascal as the titular bounty hunter, Din Djarin. Set after the events of Return of the Jedi but before the events of The Force Awakens, The Mandalorian tells a more contained story that expanded over three seasons. Other stars like Jack Black also joined the cast as the story of Din Djarin bled into other shows like The Book of Boba Fett. The Mandalorian also helped launch other projects like Ahsoka, which aired its first season back in 2023 and is expected to return to streaming before the end of this year.
Star Wars fans were stunned a few years ago when it was announced that the story of The Mandalorian would continue, but not with a fourth season. Lucasfilm was transitioning to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu, the franchise’s first feature film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. The film is dated for release on May 22, and marketing is now in full swing. After a controversial Super Bowl teaser narrated by Landman’s Sam Elliott, Star Wars has released what may yet be the final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Not only does it showcase some of the film’s breathtaking action and cinematography, but it also sees Pedro Pascal finally take off the helmet and showcase the face underneath the mask. Things are taking off quickly for The Mandalorian and Grogu ahead of its May launch date.
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Star Wars Has Another Movie Coming in 2027
Star Wars is not-so-quietly making its return to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu in a few months, but there is also another movie coming out next year that has all the potential to be great. Almost exactly one year after The Mandalorian and Grogu, Lucasfilm will take flight once more with Starfighter, the new Star Wars story starring Ryan Gosling. Shawn Levy, who most recently directed Deadpool & Wolverine, has been tapped to direct Starfighter with a script from Jonathan Tropper. In addition to Gosling in the lead role, Starfighter also stars Amy Adams, Mia Goth, and Matt Smith.
Check out the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the film.
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for The Rookie Season 8, Episode 7.Fans of The Rookie’s Lucy Chen (Melissa O’Neil) were eating good with the latest Season 8 episode, “Baja.” Lucy and Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) take on a major undercover assignment, seeking justice for two murdered women, Jordan and Courtney, who were used as drug mules. During the best parts of the episode, Lucy reveals crucial elements of her backstory that we’ve never heard before. “Baja” marks a major turning point for Lucy as a character, providing incredible depth and context for her overall journey that ties back to the first season!
Lucy Finally Reveals Why She Became a Police Officer
Lucy Chen always featured an interesting backstory in The Rookie because becoming a police officer was not her original career path. In the first season, Lucy disclosed that she initially followed in her psychologist parents’ footsteps, majoring in psychology in college before deciding to join the police academy. However, Lucy demonstrated her commitment to law enforcement, which proved to be her calling. Lucy’s parents never approved of her decision to join the LAPD, viewing her new career as an act of rebellion. However, we never really heard about why Lucy wanted to become a police officer until now.
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After Lucy and Harper set out on their undercover op across the border, Harper finally asks Lucy why she dropped out of grad school. In a candid moment, Lucy reveals that when talking to a professor about her career goals, she had a panic attack. Lucy finally realized that for her entire life, all her decisions were based on what her parents wanted and expected of her, as Lucy’s parents always assumed that she would become a psychologist as well. Lucy explains, “That panic attack made me realize I had never made a choice for myself. I was always doing what they wanted, so yeah, I bailed.”
This character was exactly what Lucy’s storyline needed!
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Lucy’s revelation shows how she was being smothered by her parents’ expectations and needed to make her own decisions about her life. A later scene with Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) provides additional context and brings the storyline full circle. After Lucy and Harper successfully apprehend the drug dealer, Rafa (Danilo Carrera), and the women’s killer, Chase (Zach Zagoria), Lucy recalls her time as “Van Life Lucy” after dropping out of grad school, referring to it as “mostly bad” and tells Tim that the reason she joined the police academy was that she wanted to be the person she never saw around her, “Someone who cared.” After almost eight years, we finally learned why Lucy became a cop!
Lucy’s Undercover Assignment Was Deeply Personal for Her
Lucy’s undercover assignment in this episode was deeply personal. She not only fought for the assignment, but she also stood her ground with Lt. Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones), fighting on behalf of the two murdered women. O’Neil’s acting in this scene is incredible, as she showcases Lucy’s heartfelt emotions and empathy for the victims, underscoring Lucy’s values, passion, and reasoning for becoming a police officer.
Ultimately, Lucy brought justice to the victims. After Elena Flores (Michelle Núñez) and Grey communicate that Chase murdered Jordan and Courtney, Harper was eager to maintain the undercover op, believing that continuing the job with Rafa could score them a major arrest and take down the drug cartel. Thankfully, Lucy impressed upon Harper that the whole goal of their mission was to find Jordan and Courtney’s murderer and bring him to justice. This was a crucial moment as Harper, a more experienced undercover officer, had previously gotten lost in her undercover assignments, causing her first marriage to fall apart.
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Lucy Comes Full Circle in Baja
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Lucy’s character came full circle with this episode. She fought for a major undercover assignment, advocating for two murdered women, not because she felt she earned or deserved it, but because it was the right thing to do. After originally rejecting Lucy’s request for the assignment, Lt. Grey respected her stance and approved the operation. Lucy understood that she needed to be the person to fight for justice for the two women who were killed because no one else would. “Baja” showcased more of Lucy’s character depth, shedding new light on her backstory, and she finally reveals in her own words why she became a police officer.
Considering Harper mentored and instructed Lucy about undercover work in the past, the fact that Lucy snapped Harper back to her senses before Harper became engulfed in the assignment demonstrates how far Lucy has come as a character, displaying how the student has become a master. Lucy is no longer the greenhorn rookie she was in the first season. She is now a seasoned sergeant in the LAPD and an experienced undercover officer, making “Baja” a standout character-defining episode for Lucy. It’s easily one of the best signature Lucy episodes in the show’s entire run.
Unlike some of its biggest streaming rivals, Netflix doesn’t have a back catalog of studio releases that will always pad out its roster. Sure, the service has deals in place with most studios to license their films and TV shows, but the classics will always end up exiting the lineup at one point or another. Many popular films will go through cycles on Netflix and other streamers, appearing for a few months before heading off to another service. The end of February will see one of these all-time great films leave Netflix’s lineup, and subscribers are already hoping it won’t be gone for long.
Pulp Fiction, the 1994 film that made Quentin Tarantino a household name, will no longer be available to stream on Netflix in just a couple of weeks’ time. Sadly, Pulp Fiction is one of the movies that has been handed the dreaded “Leaving Soon” banner by Netflix, meaning that users don’t have much longer to stream it on the service.
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‘Pulp Fiction’ Leaving Netflix Soon
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Pulp Fiction has been available to stream on Netflix for some time, but Tarantino’s instant classic is going to disappear from the lineup at the end of this month. Netflix hasn’t released its newsletter for March just yet, but the service has started marking the films set to exit on March 1st, meaning that the final day to watch them will be on February 28th. The game-changing film, which won Tarantino his first Academy Award, isn’t the only great movie exiting Netflix’s lineup when February comes to a close.
February 28th is going to be a big day for Netflix exits, with several awesome movies set to leave the streamer at the same time. Some of the major departures at the end of the month include A League of Their Own, Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, The Amazing Spider-Man, As Good As it Gets, Bottoms, Boyz n the Hood, Braveheart, Dante’s Peak, Double Team, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Snatch, Stand By Me, Stripes, This Is the End, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, and The Wolf of Wall Street.
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Despite leaving Netflix’s lineup at the end of the month, Pulp Fiction is still set to be readily available across the streaming landscape. In fact, the film can be found on both subscription and free services, giving movie lovers a few different options if they want to check it out.
Of those streaming homes, only Paramount+ is going to cost money. Pulp Fiction is currently streaming on Paramount’s service and there has been no indication that will change once the month of March rolls around. There’s always a chance we could see rivals like Peacock or HBO Max add Pulp Fiction once it leaves Netflix, but we won’t know if that’s the case until the various streamers release their newsletters for March.
For those looking to watch Pulp Fiction without paying for streaming subscriptions, Tarantino’s hit is currently on two different free services — both of which can be accessed through most public libraries. Streamers Hoopla and Kanopy are both free-to-use services that allow folks to sign up with their library cards and receive a certain number of rental credits each month. Those credits are used to “check out” movies and TV titles that you can stream without experiencing any ads.
Of course, there’s always the option to simply buy a copy of Pulp Fiction, which is easily the best bet if you’re a fan of the movie. By owning your own copy, you never have to worry about where something is streaming, and you don’t have to pay for new services or rentals in order to watch it.
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September 10, 1994
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Bob Weinstein, Danny DeVito, Harvey Weinstein, Lawrence Bender, Michael Shamberg, Richard N. Gladstein
A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game on Monday night left three people dead, including the shooter. Authorities revealed, per the Associated Press, that three more people were in the hospital in critical condition.
More Details About Rhode Island Hockey Game Shooting
Pawtucket Police Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that someone helped bring a swift end to the violent scene Monday afternoon by intervening and trying to subdue the shooter. Goncalves identified the shooter as Robert Dorgan, born in 1969. Dorgan, the chief said, also went by the name Roberta Esposito.
JUST IN: Police confirm the suspect in the Rhode Island hockey game shooting has been identified as Robert, also known as “Roberta.”
This tragic act highlights a deeper issue — untreated mental instability and access to violence.
The shooter was reportedly at an arena to watch a family member’s hockey game and died from an apparent self-inflicted gun wound, Goncalves said. She added that authorities are still investigating the incident.
“It appears that this was a targeted event, that it may be a family dispute,” she said.
The police chief did not provide further details about the shooter or the victims, except for saying it appeared that both victims who died were adults.
Chief Goncalves said investigators were trying to piece together what happened and have spoken with scores of witnesses who were there inside Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. The venue is a few miles outside Providence, Rhode Island.
Investigators are also reviewing hockey game footage. Meanwhile, unverified footage circulating on social media shows players diving for cover and fans fleeing their seats after popping sounds are heard.
Outside the arena, footage and photos showed tearful families and high school hockey players still in uniform, hugging before they boarded a bus to leave the area.
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Incident Follows Shooting At Brown University
Monday’s shooting came nearly two months after Rhode Island was rocked by a gun violence tragedy at Brown University. There, a gunman killed two students and wounded nine others. That shooter went on to also fatally shoot a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor. Authorities later found Claudio Neves Valente, 48, dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a New Hampshire storage facility.
“The fortunate thing is that the two incidents are not related, but it is very tragic,” Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien said. “These are high school kids. They were doing an event, they were playing with their families watching, a fun time, and it turned into this.”
Pawtucket is nestled just north of Providence and right under the Massachusetts state border. A city of just under 80,000, Pawtucket had, until recently, been known as the home of Hasbro’s headquarters.
Associated Press writers Kimberlee Kruesi and Becky Bohrer contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
The world of sci-fi has given movie lovers a plethora of brilliant cinematic moments. From galaxies far away to a near-distant future where robots rule the world, the genre has pushed our minds to see where storytelling can lead. With advancements in movie technology, sci-fi films now look sleeker than ever, making the genre even more in demand.
If you’ve got the itch to watch a sci-fi film but have no idea where to turn, you’re in luck. We’re here to help. The Prime Video catalog is stacked with some worthy titles. Some are modern classics from brilliant filmmakers. Others are underrated titles that deserve to be heard. Wherever your science fiction journey takes you, these movies are a perfect watch tonight.
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‘Melancholia’ (2011)
Justine (Kirsten Dunst), Michael (Alexander Skarsgård), and Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) looking up at Melancholia in MelancholiaImage courtesy via Magnolia Pictures
Who says you can’t have a juicy romance right before the apocalypse? Such is the case for Lars von Trier‘s Melancholia. The second film in the “Depression Trilogy,” preceded by Antichrist and followed by Nymphomaniac, the 2011 film tells the story of two sisters, Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and Justine (Kirsten Dunst), who marries Michael (Alexander Skarsgård), just prior to a rogue planet named Melancholia threatening to collide with Earth. Exploring the contrasting reactions to the end of the world, the film tackles themes of mental illness, emotional detachment, and cosmic indifference.
While Justine finds a strange calm and acceptance, it stands in stark contrast to the rational Claire’s brazen panic. Von Trier uses Claire to explore how depression can offer a form of emotional preparedness for ultimate destruction and catastrophe. A pre-apocalyptic story, Melancholia is a deeply rich character story within a beautifully pristine film. He’s a wonderful storyteller, bringing originality to the forefront. Melancholia served as a strong vehicle for Dunst, who began to careen in a new dramatic direction as an actress. From a post-COVID-19 mindset, Melancholia provides a new perspective on how we view the end. Plus, if you’ve just witnessed Skarsgård in Pillion, this is a romance in quite stark contrast!
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‘Mickey 17’ (2025)
Robert Pattinson as two Mickeys standing in the snow surrounded by aliens in Mickey 17.Image via Warner Bros.
If you’ve been stuck in the mindset that Robert Pattinson is nothing more than Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga, you’ve certainly not kept up with his career. He’s shone in films like Water for Elephants, The Lighthouse, and The Batman, but the latest movie that has proven his growth is the brilliant Mickey 17. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, the film is based on Edward Ashton‘s novel. Set in 2054, the film follows a man who joins a space colony as an “Expendable,” a disposable worker cloned every time he is killed. When Mickey 17 seemingly dies, the colony prints Mickey 18, only for the predecessor to return. With two identical Mickeys vying for existence, they battle class struggles, corporate control, and alien threats. The dynamic film brings themes of identity, death, and survival to the forefront in mesmerizing fashion.
Set on a harsh, hostile ice planet called Nifheim, a place where humans struggle for survival and clash with its native species, Mickey 17 looks and feels like a typical science fiction film, but there’s much more to it. There is a wonderful sense of humanity infused into the story. From a directorial standpoint, the film integrates an array of styles, including slapstick comedy and absurdism, with a tinge of horror tossed in for good measure. A strong exploration of the dehumanization of our potential future, Mickey 17 is elaborate in scale and fantastical in scope. If you’ve been counting Pattinson out, this film will start you down the rabbit hole of your new acting obsession.
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‘Ready Player One’ (2018)
Tye Sheridan as Wade Watts / Parzival standing with a gloved hand out in Ready Player OneImage via Warner Bros. Pictures
There are many brilliant directors who have changed the world of cinema. Lots of them remained in one genre, honing their craft in that realm. But then there are some, like Steven Spielberg, who have tapped into so many genres, making him one of the greatest, if not the greatest, filmmakers of all time. Spielberg is likely responsible for your entryway into sci-fi. Maybe it was Close Encounters of the Third Kind in the ’70s or E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in the ’80s. In the ’90s, it most certainly was Jurassic Park. If you thought that’s where it ended, you’d be mistaken. Spielberg gave us the nostalgia-filled masterpiece Ready Player One in the 21st century. An underrated film on his resume, the film was set in a dystopian 2045, as the planet is on the brink of chaos and collapse. To find solace, they find salvation in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the eccentric James Halliday (Mark Rylance). After he dies, he promises his immense fortune to the first person who discovers a digital Easter egg hidden deep within the Oasis. When young Wade Watts (Tye Sheridan) joins in on the contest, he finds himself becoming an unlikely hero in a reality-blending treasure hunt through a fantastical world of mystery, discovery, and danger.
Spielberg tackles a range of topics, including the dangers of escapism and corporate greed, while keeping you entertained throughout. Tapping into the nostalgia that will forever be associated with the director, Ready Player One encapsulates Spielberg’s cinematic prowess as he adapts to the changing landscape of film technology. A relentless thrill ride, the film keeps the stakes high thanks to its non-stop action. If you’re a fan of finding hidden Easter eggs in a film, Spielberg layers them in. But spoiler alert, don’t expect to see his IP anywhere — instead, other beloved ’80s pop culture becomes a significant part of the film. At the end of the day, you may walk away from Ready Player One with the thought that Spielberg nearly predicted the virtual reality Metaverse that has since been unleashed.
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‘Timestalker’ (2024)
Alice Lowe as Agnes sitting in the darkness wearing a period costume in Timestalker.Image via Ludo Roberts
There is a very strong chance that Timestalker is not a film you were familiar with prior to reading this list. And that’s OK, because that’s what we’re here for. Written, directed, and starring Alice Lowe, Timestalker is a historical science fiction romantic comedy. While those may seem like a lot of random descriptors combined into one, believe me, it makes sense. The film tells the story of Agnes as she falls in love with the wrong man, just to die a grim death. She then gets reincarnated, only to fall in love with him over and over again, traveling through the ages, spanning the 1680s in western Scotland, rural England in the 1790s, Manhattan in the 1980s, and a post-apocalyptic 22nd century. As she seeks to avoid repeat mistakes, Agnes is dead-set on finally breaking the cycle. A visually beautiful film that masterfully captures each time Agnes falls into, Timestalker is a profoundly humorous comedy that explores love and fate through the lens of second chances.
In addition to Lowe, the ensemble includes Nick Frost and Jacob Anderson. Lowe infuses the tale with a comedic, violent tone, making it a surrealistic masterpiece. Delving into the idea of killing for love, Agnes has a desperate determination to break the pattern while still holding onto an unhealthy, idealized relationship. For those of us who have been stuck on who we believe is the one, only to hinder others’ potential, Timestalker resonates. Though you may not think that a sci-fi film would be a great romantic option, Timestalker defies that. It’s an excellent watch, and it may help you move on from your toxic past.
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