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Jay-Z Pauses London Concert to Serenade Beyonce for Birthday
Jay-Z turned his Friday, September 4, concert in London into an impromptu celebration for his wife Beyoncé’s 45th birthday.
Jay-Z, 56, briefly halted his set to sing “Happy Birthday” to Beyoncé, who was sitting in a private box and dressed incognito in a black hoodie. Per social media footage, the Cowboy Carter singer smiled and blew her spouse a handful of air kisses from the suite.
“Happy birthday, dear B,” the rapper gushed at the end of his serenade. “She’ll kill me for that one, but whatever.”
To further celebrate the occasion, Jay-Z organized a fireworks display in Beyoncé’s honor.
“Check that s***,” he proclaimed.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z have been married since 2008, going on to welcome three children.
“Most days I try to wake up around 6 a.m., squeezing in an hour or two of work before the little ones are up,” the Cécred founder told GQ in a 2024 interview. “Parenting while working, I move forward, embracing the beauty and the chaos of it all. Our home is alive with cousins and friends, spontaneous talent shows and the clatter of dominoes.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are parents to Blue Ivy, 14, and twins Sir and Rumi, both 9. The superstars remain focused on giving their little ones a sense of normalcy despite their widespread fame.
“Our children can FaceTime and see their friends at any given moment. My husband and I? We used calling cards and Skype when we were falling in love,” she recalled, referring to the origins of her love story with Jay-Z. “I couldn’t afford the international hotel bills, so I literally would get international calling cards to call him.”
Beyoncé and Jay-Z are getting the last laugh. The Carters surprise-released their first collaboration in seven years, a remix of Beyoncé’s song “Morning Dew (Donk),” on Wednesday, August 5, which features a new verse that fires back at their social media trolls. “If you ain’t riding for the gang, shut the f*** up,” Jay-Z, 56, […]
Beyoncé continued at the time, “One thing I’ve worked extremely hard on is making sure my kids can have as much normalcy and privacy as possible, ensuring my personal life isn’t turned into a brand. It’s very easy for celebrities to turn our lives into performance art. I have made an extreme effort to stay true to my boundaries and protect myself and my family. No amount of money is worth my peace.”
To celebrate her 45th birthday, Beyoncé also rereleased her B-Day album after 20 years.
“I wanted the album to be big, percussive, hard, up-tempo and energized, and it was important to me that we used live instrumentation,” she said in a statement released by Parkwood. “Hip-hop was taking over at the time, but I was fighting to preserve the bridges, melodies and harmonies that have always been at the heart of R&B. The goal was to blend those two worlds through the art of sampling. I loved the minimalism of a beautiful vocal arrangement over a simple drum loop or a classic guitar like ‘Irreplaceable’ … but only if that 808 was banging underneath.”
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Sometimes, you don’t plan to watch a full 2–3 hour movie. I know I don’t. I just press play, give it a few minutes, and if it doesn’t pull me in, I’m out. Most films lose me somewhere in the middle anyway, even if they start strong.
But action movies are a bit different when they’re done right. When the story is tight and the action actually makes sense, you don’t feel the time passing. One scene leads into the next, and you’re not waiting for things to get better because they’re already gripping. That balance is hard to get right, which is why so many films fall apart halfway through. The ones on this list don’t have that problem. They stay consistent, keep the tension alive, and actually feel riveting from start to finish.
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‘Speed’ (1994)
In Speed, during a routine assignment, officer Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) becomes involved in a situation that involves a bomber who targets public transportation. After stopping an earlier threat, Jack learns that a new device has been placed on a city bus with a condition that it will detonate if the vehicle slows below a specific speed. He rushes to locate the bus and boards it while it is already in motion. Inside the bus, he meets Annie Porter (Sandra Bullock), a passenger who is forced to take control of the vehicle after the driver is injured.
As the story continues, Jack works with Annie to keep the bus moving while managing the passengers and steering through traffic. The attacker places certain conditions that require constant attention, since any mistake could trigger the device. While Jack is trying to talk to the authorities, as well as find a solution to eliminate the threat, the moving bus becomes the main focus.
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‘Die Hard’ (1988)
Die Hard begins on the night of a corporate Christmas party, where John McClane (Bruce Willis) arrives at a high-rise building in Los Angeles to reconnect with his wife. While the event is underway, a group of armed men, led by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), takes control of the building and holds the employees hostage. While McClane slips away from the main floor to avoid being caught, he quietly watches what’s happening inside the building while staying hidden.
Following the takeover, McClane moves through different levels of the building while using limited resources to interfere with the group’s plan. He establishes contact with outside authorities and attempts to pass information about the situation. Each action he takes creates a response from the attackers that forces him to adjust his approach while working to reduce their control over the hostages and prevent their plan from being completed.
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‘The Raid’ (2011)
The story of The Raid begins when a special police unit enters a heavily guarded apartment building that is controlled by a crime leader named Tama (Ray Sahetapy). The group, led by Officer Rama (Iko Uwais), climbs floor after floor with a goal to occupy the building and seize its leader. But early in the mission, they are discovered, and what began as a planned operation quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival inside the confined space.
With the growing situation, the members of the team become separated, and their communication breaks down. Still, Rama keeps pushing forward through the building, facing armed opponents stationed on every floor. The environment limits escape routes, and eventually, they are forced into confrontation. Each fight shifts Rama’s position in the building, as he continues toward his goal while adapting to the shifting conditions.
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‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day follows as a young boy named John Connor (Edward Furlong) becomes the target of a machine sent from the future known as the T-1000 (Robert Patrick), which is designed to locate and eliminate him. At the same time, another machine, the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), is sent back with the purpose of protecting him. Initially, John does not understand the situation, but the presence of both machines forces him to recognize the threat surrounding him.
After the chase, the T-800 focuses on protecting John and explains the future events tied to his survival. Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), John’s mother, joins them as they try to stop the rise of technology that could cause future destruction. Together, they move from place to place while avoiding the T-1000, whose ability to adapt makes every encounter dangerous.
5
‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road takes place in a desert wasteland where resources are controlled by force. Max Rockatansky (Tom Hardy) is captured by a group led by Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne). At the same time, Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron) begins transporting individuals away from Joe’s control in an attempt to escape. Their paths eventually cross in the desert, and they pull Max into the struggle.
As the journey continues, the group is chased by the forces determined to drag them back into the controlled territory. However, they have to keep moving because stopping is too dangerous. The environment adds further difficulty, with limited resources and harsh conditions affecting every decision. Each encounter during the pursuit alters their direction while they continue to move toward safety.
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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)
The story of The Dark Knight takes place in Gotham City, where Batman (Christian Bale) continues working alongside Lieutenant James Gordon (Gary Oldman) to reduce organized crime. Their efforts begin to produce results until a new figure known as the Joker (Heath Ledger) emerges and disrupts the existing structure. His actions are unpredictable and not tied to a clear objective, which changes how the city responds to him.
As the situation slowly unfolds, district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) steps in to maintain order through the law. Meanwhile, the Joker’s actions spread chaos and force people into making difficult choices. Batman continues to respond, but each move against the growing threat brings heavy consequences.
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‘Aliens’ (1986)
In Aliens, after surviving a previous encounter, Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) returns to a distant planet with a group of marines who are sent to investigate a colony that has lost contact. When they arrive, they discover that the colony has been overtaken by alien creatures. Based on her earlier experience, Ripley provides information, helping the group understand the nature of the threat they are facing.
The team is attacked by the creatures on their way to the colony and begins to lose its members. However, Ripley takes responsibility for protecting a child named Newt (Carrie Henn), who survived the initial outbreak. The group keeps searching for a way out while facing repeated attacks inside the tight, dangerous space of the colony.
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‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark follows archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), who is tasked with finding a religious artifact known as the Ark of the Covenant before it is obtained by opposing forces. His search takes him across multiple locations as he follows clues connected to the artifact’s history. During the journey, he reunites with Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen), who becomes involved in the search.
When Indiana proceeds with information collection, he comes across individuals who are attempting to reach the artifact first. The search leads to several confrontations as both sides attempt to gain control. However, Indiana relies on his knowledge and experience to navigate each situation while continuing toward the final location where the artifact is believed to be hidden.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
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June 12, 1981
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115 minutes
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Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip Kaufman
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Trends come and go, but there are certain pieces we inevitably find ourselves reaching for every fall, and a classic striped sweater will always be near the top of the list. Kate Middleton just demonstrated exactly why the timeless style deserves a permanent spot in your chilly weather rotation, and the Spicy Sandia Long Sleeve Crewneck Sweater makes it easy to recreate her look fit for royalty for just $20 at Amazon.
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With the Christmas season officially around the corner, it’s time to get our holiday outfits in check! Pinterest, Instagram and TikTok are all great places to spark creativity, but our favorite place to look for inspiration? The fashion archives of Kate Middleton! Inspiring a look we’re about to wear on repeat this season, we need […]
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Taking royal photos sounds fancy, but the British family decided to do it differently this time around. The Prince and Princess of Wales swapped the palace setting and upscale attire for a casual outdoor backdrop and everyday clothing. Kate Middleton‘s outfit was particularly chic, and as long as you have white pants and this striped […]
Everyone loves Taylor Swift… or do they? Even though plenty of celebrities turned out to celebrate her marriage to NFL star Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, she has also endured a fair amount of criticism over the years. Below, check out some of her biggest feuds, featuring everyone from Katy Perry to Donald Trump!
‘Swish Swish, Bish’: The Dancers That Derailed a Friendship
Katy Perry and Taylor Swift have a long history of beef, which seems to have started due to a business dispute over backup dancers. In 2013, Swift was on her Red Tour when three of her backup dancers left midway through to rejoin Katy Perry’s upcoming Prismatic World Tour.
Swift seemed to view the departure as a betrayal and an attempt to sabotage her tour. She said as much in a 2014 interview with Rolling Stone, claiming that a female artist attempted to “sabotage” her tour. Perry then responded with a cryptic tweet referencing “Regina George in sheep’s clothing,” referring to the “Mean Girls” character.
Swift’s 2014 hit single and music video for “Bad Blood” was widely believed to be about Perry, who responded in 2017 with “Swish Swish.” Things took another turn when Swift returned her catalog to streaming services on the same day that Perry released her album “Witness.”
Perry then expressed a desire to end the feud, saying, “I forgive her, and I’m sorry for anything I ever did.” Just before Swift headed off on her tour for “Reputation,” Perry sent Swift an olive branch along with a handwritten note.
This seemingly ended the feud, as Swift told U.K. radio show Capital Breakfast that they were on the road to repairing their relationship. Perry made a small appearance in Swift’s 2019 “You Need To Calm Down” music video and called her “an old friend” when she attended Swift’s Eras Tour.
‘I’mma Let You Finish…’: The Interruption That Started a Decade-Long Saga
The 2009 MTV VMAs will forever go down as one of the biggest moments in pop culture history, along with Ye’s “I’mma let you finish…” speech. The moment went so viral that even former U.S. President Barack Obama called Kanye West a “jack*ss.”
Ye apologized, and the two publicly reconciled when Swift presented West with the MTV Video Vanguard Music Award. However, their uneasy relationship fell apart during a dispute about his song “Famous,” which seemingly inspired many songs on her album, “Reputation.”
The song included the lyric which included the lyric, “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/ Why? Because I made that b-tch famous.” A leaked audio recording by his then-wife, Kim Kardashian, made it seem like Swift approved the lyric, leading to even more controversy.
Although Swift and Ye both attended the 2025 Grammy Awards, it looked like they avoided each other.
The Snake Emojis & The Tape: How Kim Kardashian Fueled ‘Reputation’
Although Swift and Kim Kardashian seemed to be on good terms, it all fell apart after the “Famous” controversy.
In a June 2016 interview with GQ, the “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” reality star insisted that Swift had “totally approved” the lyric. Meanwhile, Swift’s team insisted that he had never told her that he would call her a “b-tch” on the song.
After Kardashian released edited clips of their phone call, many started sending the singer snake emojis. The snake symbol became a major part of her “Reputation” tour iconography and her “Look What You Made Me Do” music video.
In March 2020, the full recording of the call leaked, showing that Ye had never asked Swift about the “that b-tch” line. Swift insisted that the leak proved that she had been “telling the truth the whole time,” and in her 2023 TIME Person of the Year interview, called the backlash from the controversy a “career death.”
Although she never confirmed it publicly, many also felt that her song “thanK you aIMee” from “The Tortured Poets Department” was about Kardashian, since the capitalized letters in the song spelled out her first name.
However, in 2026, Kim appeared on her sister Khloé Kardashian’s Khloé in Wonder Land podcast. She called Swift a “super talented, great artist” and revealed that she still listens to some of Swift’s music. She and her daughter, North, have also danced to some of Swift’s music in several TikTok videos.
Nils Sjöberg Speaks: Secret Credits and the Legendary Twitter Rant
2016 was a rough year for Swift! A few weeks after she stopped dating Calvin Harris, Swift made headlines for moving on to Tom Hiddleston soon after the split. It seems that Harris might have taken things personally, as he aired their dirty laundry on Twitter after Swift’s rep confirmed that she had written on “This Is What You Came For,” his collaboration with Rihanna, under the name Nils Sjöberg. That name later appeared on a gravestone in her “Look What You Made Me Do” music video.
On Twitter, Harris explained: “And she sings on a little bit of it too. Amazing lyric writer and she smashed it as usual… I wrote the music, produced the song, arranged it and cut the vocals though. And initially she wanted it kept secret, hence the pseudonym… Hurtful to me at this point that her and her team would go so far out of their way to try and make ME look bad at this stage though…”
He then seemed to reference her new relationship with the “Avengers” actor, adding, “I figure if you’re happy in your new relationship you should focus on that instead of trying to tear your ex bf down for something to do… I know you’re off tour and you need someone new to try and bury like Katy ETC but I’m not that guy, sorry. I won’t allow it… Please focus on the positive aspects of YOUR life because you’ve earned a great one… God bless everyone have a beautiful day.”
Miss Americana Enters the Ring: Taylor Swift’s Shift from Pop Star to Political Target
Taylor Swift and Donald Trump have a long history of feuding. During the 2020 election, Swift openly criticized the President on Twitter, “After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’??? We will vote you out in November.”
In 2024, she openly endorsed Kamala Harris for President on Instagram. In response, Trump said, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan. It was just a question of time … She’s a very liberal person, she seems to always endorse a Democrat and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
The Team Trump TikTok account and White House-related accounts have since used Swift’s music in their TikTok videos. In August 2026, Swift’s songs were removed from the videos. Although she did not publicly comment about the use of her songs, artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, and Ariana Grande have all publicly objected to the use of their music.
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Ben Affleck is said to believe that ex-NFL player Tom Brady could use some assistance when it comes to dating and that he’s the right man for the job.
According to a new report, the Oscar-winning actor has offered to become Brady’s “wingman” as he navigates the dating scene following his 2022 divorce from his ex-wife and supermodel Gisele Bündchen.
The reports come as Tom Brady’s personal life continues to gain interest, especially after news of his connection to influencer Alix Earle, who has since addressed their relationship on her reality show.
According to Globe Magazine, a source close to Affleck has revealed his intentions to help Brady with his dating life; apparently, the actor “would love to be Tom’s wingman.”
The source claimed that Brady, despite his “savvy” on the football field and in matters concerning his professional career, has not had a very smooth experience with relationships.
“As savvy as Tom has been with everything related to his life in football, women continue to be a challenge for him,” the source explained.
The source also suggested that Affleck’s own experience in navigating relationships while being in the limelight speaks to his ability to wingman for Brady and help him handle “gold-diggers.”
They said, “Ben’s been through those challenges and then some, especially in the last 10 years. He can read people and smell outright greed from a mile away now.”
The comments, while interesting, are yet to be confirmed by either Affleck or Brady, but the possibility of the duo teaming up to tackle the roughness of the dating world and manage so-called “gold-diggers” is certainly an interesting development.
Tom Brady’s Dating Life Has Remained In The Spotlight
Brady’s romantic life has received some media scrutiny since his marriage to Bündchen ended in 2022. The former couple was married for 13 years before their eventual divorce.
According to People Magazine, Bündchen at the time described the end of her marriage to Brady as the “death of my dream.”
Since the split, the athlete has been romantically linked to several well-known women, including Kim Kardashian, Irina Shayk, Brooks Nader, and “Modern Family” star Sofía Vergara, but there was never any real confirmation of a relationship.
More recently, attention has turned to Alix Earle, the 25-year-old influencer who was reportedly seen together with Brady in St. Barths and has since been spotted together on other occasions.
The Former NFL Star Was ‘Hooking Up’ With Alix Earle
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Earlier in February, a source confirmed to People that Brady, 49, and Earle were reportedly “hooking up,” further igniting rumors that they were an item.
However, the influencer has addressed the rumors on an episode of her Netflix reality series “Earle Meets World.”
When asked by “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancer Jenna Johnson whether the relationship with Brady was real, she simply shrugged it off.
“No, I’m just having fun. I know, a lot has changed since last time,” Earle said.
Ben Affleck Has Experienced His Own Relationship Struggles
Affleck’s supposed wisdom when it comes to navigating the dating scene is informed by the actor’s own well-documented romantic history.
The “Good Will Hunting” actor was married to actress Jennifer Garner in 2005 and remained officially married for 13 years before their divorce was finalized in 2018.
Following their separation in 2015, Affleck was romantically linked to “Saturday Night Live” producer Lindsay Shookus and went public with their relationship in 2017.
The pair eventually split, with the actor going on to have a brief romance with model Shauna Sexton and then Oscar nominee Ana de Armas before rekindling his old relationship with “On the Floor” singer Jennifer Lopez.
Affleck and Lopez, who first dated in the early 2000s, got married in 2022. The second romance ended after Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, which was finalized the next year.
Affleck’s relationship record, according to the Globe source, is central to why he’d be a good fit to be Brady’s relationship guide, as he has learned lessons he can pass on to the athlete.
Tom Brady And Ben Affleck’s Longstanding Friendship
Aside from being a relationship expert, Affleck has also had a longtime friendship with Brady, which puts him in a great position to act as a love coach for the quarterback.
In a 2016 appearance, Affleck, as well as fellow Oscar winner Matt Damon, demonstrated their friendship with Brady.
In the video, Affleck called Brady “the greatest quarterback who ever walked the earth,” and joked that he was better friends with the athlete than Damon.
The duo has remained friends for a very long time, which is perhaps why Affleck feels invested in salvaging Brady’s romantic life.
Bravo has ceased its working relationship with Below Deck Mediterranean personality Nathan Gallagher in light of his domestic violence arrest.
“Bravo does not plan on working with Nathan in the future,” a spokesperson for the TV network told Us in a Thursday, September 3, statement. (The Los Angeles Times was first to report the news.)
Gallagher, 28, has starred on the last three seasons of Below Deck Med, working as a bosun on the charters, including this year’s season 11. Us also understands that Bravo has no intention of removing footage of Gallagher from the season, which is currently airing.
Gallagher was arrested on domestic violence charges in Australia in December 2025 after an alleged incident with an unidentified 29-year-old woman. According to a police report viewed by Us last month, Gallagher was charged with “assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing] a person without consent and common assault.” (Season 11 wrapped before the incident.)
Below Deck Mediterranean star Nathan Gallagher has been convicted of three domestic violence offences against ex-girlfriend Gael Cameron after failing to appear in a Sydney courtroom. According to court records viewed by News 24, Gallagher, 27, was not present when his matter was called at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1. “We believe the defendant […]
The police memo reported that Gallagher was eventually granted conditional bail. It is not clear how he pleaded, though the Bravo star was convicted on three counts of domestic violence earlier in September after he failed to appear in court.
Us also confirmed that Gallagher is the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application that was filed on behalf of now-ex Gael Cameron in New South Wales. (An AVO is a legal order requested from a court to protect a person from someone who makes them fear violence, intimidation, harassment or stalking that is widely used in Australia, per NSW Government’s official website.)
Gallagher broke his silence on the alleged incident and accusations last month.
“I’m not claiming I was perfect. I wasn’t. I made mistakes, and I will take responsibility for my own actions,” Gallagher told Rolling Stone in a statement. “I will not accept being portrayed solely through one the account of a relationship when there is another side and evidence relating to it. I have contemporaneous video footage from the night in question, as well as messages and other records, which I believe provide important context.”
Below Deck Mediterranean star Gael Cameron is breaking her silence on ex-boyfriend and fellow Bravo star Nathan Gallagher’s 2025 domestic violence arrest. “Hey guys, I just want to say thank you so much for the support you’ve shown for Kayden and I,” Cameron, 30, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Saturday, September 5, referring to […]
In his statement, Gallagher confirmed his breakup from Cameron, 30. (Gallagher and Cameron started dating in 2024 after meeting during Below Deck Med season 9, later welcoming 14-month-old son Kayden.)
“There are also other matters surrounding the relationship that I have never discussed publicly,” Gallagher claimed in his statement, noting his focus is on Kayden’s well-being. “My priority is being recognized as his father, establishing a relationship with him and ultimately finding a way for both of us to move forward and coparent peacefully.”
Cameron, for her part, addressed the situation for the first time on Saturday, September 5.
“Hey guys, I just want to say thank you so much for the support you’ve shown for Kayden and I,” Cameron wrote via her Instagram Stories. “It’s been a tough season, but I have been using the past few months to quietly heal and rebuild for little man and myself. I really appreciate the love you have sent our way, especially while everything that’s come to light, and I’m really working on finding myself again and moving forward.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
Days after a resurfaced podcast clip rocked the internet, Raven-Symoné remains a trending topic. The Disney icon landed in the internet’s hot seat after appearing to question the race of her ‘That’s So Raven’ character, Raven Baxter. The actress and her wife, Miranda Maday, have yet to address the viral video. However, the featured guest on it, Kalen Allen, claimed to be receiving death threats. Now, another voice, former Miss Teen USA contestant Gloria Almonte, has entered the chat, recalling a comment 15-year-old Raven-Symoné made to her 25 years ago.
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Why Is Raven-Symoné Trending This Week?
Back in April, Kalen Allen appeared on Raven-Symoné and Miranda Maday’s ‘Tea Time.’ At one point, they discussed Raven’s Blackness, the Disney show ‘That’s So Raven’ and the character Raven Baxter. The viral clip starts with Raven explaining that her Blackness “can look so many different ways.” Kalen Allen then chimes in. He says Raven-Symoné was set up because “Raven Baxter was so f**king Black…” However, Raven replied, “Was she Black?” Also, she challenged him to take the color out of the show and listen to the words. Some of the reactions to the clip include fans recounting why Raven Baxter was definitely Black in the show.
Gloria Almonte Shares Past Interaction With Raven
Amid the Raven Baxter debate, Gloria Almonte shared a story about 15-year-old Raven-Symoné that also went viral. Three days ago, on Threads, the former Miss Teen USA contestant claimed to have spoken to Raven at the pageant on August 22, 2001. At the time, Rae would’ve been about 15 years old and Almonte claimed she was one of the celebrity judges. Almonte recalled how Raven allegedly spoke of the winner, Miss Missouri.
“At the coronation party she was all over me saying how she didn’t vote for the Black girl (Miss Missouri the winner) she voted for me! And, her little brother loved me and wanted pics with me. In that moment, my mind reeling from being on live TV and losing my dream and all the people, interviews, etc. Her comment just flew over my head and I didn’t think anything of it.”
Gloria added that she didn’t overthink it at the time due to the intensity of the pageant itself. However, she seemed to call out Raven’s choice of words, adding that she’s Puerto Rican. “What is wrong with this woman,” she wrote.
Former Contestant Explains Why She Shared Story About Raven-Symoné
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Right now on Apple TV, the streamer’s flagship series, Ted Lasso, has finally returned to its rightful place atop the streaming charts. Back in 2023, it seemed as if Ted’s (Jason Sudeikis) time as coach at AFC Richmond came to an end, with his return to Kansas marking the perfect final note for a beloved series. However, Ted and Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt) have some unfinished business, officially returning across the pond to coach AFC Richmond’s new women’s’ team, The Lady Greyhounds.
Although it might not live up to the highs of the first two seasons, Ted Lasso Season 4 is a worthy return to Richmond, with the likes of Ted, Beard, Keeley Jones (Juno Temple), Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift), and Rebecca Welton (Hannah Waddingham) all back to their best. Of all the shows to hit streaming on Apple TV in 2026 so far, Ted Lasso is seemingly the biggest, even breaking an Apple TV record by earning 296.6 million viewing minutes across its August 4–5 launch window.
But as Ted Lasso continues its dominance on the streaming charts, other Apple TV favorites continue to quietly find their own success in the background. For example, the comedy-drama Shrinking has now officially surpassed the 800-day mark on the Apple TV top ten in the U.S., a huge milestone for one of the streamer’s best shows. Earlier this year, the series returned for its critically acclaimed third installment, with Jimmy (Jason Segel), Paul (Harrison Ford), and co crafting even more on-screen magic.
‘Shrinking’ Was a Big Winner at This Year’s Emmy Nominations
Shrinking‘s success has expanded well beyond the streaming charts, and, since Season 3 ended, the show has picked up an impressive ten nods from the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Award nominations. This was an improvement on the seven Season 2 nominations, with Ford, Segel, Michael Urie, and Jessica Williams all earning recognition. But the most exciting nomination went to Back to the Future star Michael J. Fox in the Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category, which was his first nomination since 2016, and an eighteenth career nod in total.
Shrinking Seasons 1-3 are available to stream now on Apple TV, with the series expected to return in early 2027. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Chingy has seemingly had enough to say after social media users began connecting the dots between the rapper and actor Isaiah Russell-Bailey. Following the revelation that Isaiah is Chingy’s son, the conversation quickly moved into the comments, where fans had plenty of questions—and Chingy was there to answer a few of them himself.
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Chingy Confirms Isaiah Knows He’s His Father
One commenter asked whether Isaiah Russell-Bailey knows that Chingy is his father, writing, “I’m trying to figure out does Isaiah knows Chingy is his daddy…… I’m so baffled.” Chingy responded, “Haha he does but manipulation am using kids for checks is a thing.” He also replied to another commenter who complimented his appearance and referenced him having children, writing, “Jus 4 not mad.”
The rapper’s comments come as social media continues to react to the news about his relationship to Isaiah, best known for his roles in ‘Family Reunion’ and ‘A Million Little Things.’ While commenters have speculated about the family dynamic, Chingy’s own responses appear to make clear that Isaiah knows who his father is.
Chingy Pushes Back On The Speculation
And that wasn’t all. Chingy continued responding to commenters who weighed in on his relationship with Isaiah, including one person who questioned why Isaiah had described his mother as a single mom and suggested the situation may have been intended to protect him from the entertainment industry. “Thank you, you kno these people think they kno more then the actual person they speaking on,” Chingy replied. In another exchange, he pushed back more directly, writing, “Sweetheart shut up. You don’t kno anything about my son an me. Pls speak what you kno cause you are clueless.”
Chingy also offered his perspective on why some parents may keep certain family dynamics private, writing, “Ima say this. Sum people know how to act very good even when the cameras are off.. sum people use kids for checks and manipulate the kid to dislike the father cause they want to control the situation. Hopefully you all will really innerstand that.” He followed up in another comment, writing, “An you should always kno it’s a reason behind it all. Manipulation and using kids as checks.”
Folks Have A LOT To Say
Fans quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on Chingy speaking out. Some felt the rapper should have kept the family situation private, while others argued that Isaiah is old enough to make his own decisions about where he stands. Meanwhile, a few commenters said they understood Chingy’s perspective and felt he had a point about the situation.
One Instagram user @mikesmithjr wrote, “I wish he would have never spoke on his son in detail in the interview. Now this all over the net.”
This Instagram user @g_tooflyy said, “I don’t care right or wrong. Never disrespecting either one of my parents publicly. Idc what they do or didn’t do they gave me Life! 💯”
And, Instagram user @mztanyadevon37 shared, “At the end of the day if a father is present and doing his part, there wouldn’t even be a negative narrative.”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @since_we_being_honest commented, “Idk as you get older you realize what parent was there 😕”
While Instagram user @prissychriss claimed, “Chingy he on Disney I don’t think they worried about your ‘right thur’ check from 2003″
Lastly, Instagram user @digitalgirl7 said, “He’s right. Lots of mothers manipulate kids against their dads. Far more than people think.”
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The NY Archive’s Gianna Corvino Is Bringing the Runway to Your Closet Instantly This NYFW
From the runway to real life! Gianna Corvino, founder of The NY Archive, is bringing her collection down the catwalk and straight into your closet this New York Fashion Week.
On Thursday, Sept. 10, from 12 to 2 p.m. ET, the vintage expert is teaming up with eBay for a fashion show at her NYC showroom, where models, influencers, and tastemakers will strut their stuff in 40 hard-to-get looks that shoppers can snag within seconds.
“We’re not taking The NY Archive out of its world and putting it onto a traditional runway; we’re transforming the Archive itself into one. The entire landscape of the showroom becomes the backdrop with cheetah-print ceilings, pink shelving filled with designer pieces, our pink-and-chrome pool table, and walls lined with vintage. We’re layering in florals, runway seating, lighting, music, and a full-scale production,” Corvino tells ET.
And while an invite would certainly be cool, you won’t need one to get in on the fun. The vintage haven is hosting a live shopping experience with eBay, meaning fashion lovers everywhere can tune in, bid, and potentially take home a piece from the runway.
“Guests will come in as the live gets started and we’ll move into the first runway of 20 looks, ending with a big finale. Then, we’ll have an intermission, turn over the room for a new group of guests, and come back with another 20 looks and another show,” she explains.
“We’re taking something that’s historically been incredibly exclusive and asking what happens when you open it up and let people actually participate. … There will be this incredibly intimate Fashion Week experience happening inside our showroom, but you don’t need an invitation or a front-row seat to be part of it.”
So, consider your couch the hottest spot in the house.
As for what fashion fans can expect to see, Corvino is looking to the women who already know and love The NY Archive for inspiration.
“The looks are reflective of the girls who actually come into The NY Archive and the vendors who are part of our collective,” she notes.
“I really wanted the styling to feel like an extension of the women who already exist within our world.”
And it’s a pretty chic universe to be part of. The NY Archive has attracted celeb fans including Tate McRae, PinkPantheress, Lily Rabe, Iris Apatow, and more.
“There are some really extraordinary pieces including archival Cavalli, full mink coats, intricately beaded Blumarine dresses, and Moschino runway pieces. … You’ll see Cavalli, Blumarine, Moschino, Dior, Prada, Miu Miu, Manolo Blahnik and so many others,” she adds.
Translation: Prepare to want everything.
“There’s glamour, maximalism, humor, and moments that are a little unexpected. Some girls are incredibly polished, some are sexier, some are more eccentric. … It’s not just finding a beautiful dress. It’s finding the dress that works for that girl, with the right shoe, the right accessories, and making the entire look make sense. … I want every look to feel like you could imagine the woman wearing it and want to know where she’s going afterward.”
But if you spot something you love? Don’t spend too long thinking about it.
“Because it’s vintage, there often isn’t another one. Once somebody buys it, it’s theirs. That gives the runway this energy that you just don’t have when you’re watching a collection that won’t hit stores for another six months,” she shares.
And some lucky shoppers could even score a major fashion find for less than a cup of coffee.
“We’re doing special drops, which start at $1 throughout the Live. … A girl can walk down the runway in an incredible archival look and someone watching on eBay Live can buy that exact piece in that exact moment.”
Talk about instant gratification.
For Corvino, though, the real appeal goes beyond scoring a designer item. It’s about finding something that feels entirely your own.
“People are craving individuality again. We’re exposed to so much fashion now and trends move so quickly that it’s very easy for everyone to end up wearing some variation of the same thing. There’s something incredibly satisfying about finding a piece that you aren’t going to see on ten other people.”
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Natalie Portman and her boyfriend, Tanguy Destable, have reportedly welcomed their first baby together.
People reported on Saturday, September 5, that Portman, 45, quietly gave birth in August. Further details have not been immediately shared. Us reached out to a rep for the actress for comment.
Portman’s newest addition joins her two older children with ex-husband Benjamin Millepied, to whom she was married from 2012 to 2024. The pair previously welcomed son Aleph in June 2011 and daughter Amalia in February 2017.
Portman revealed in April that she was pregnant with her and Destable’s first baby together.
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“Tanguy and I are very excited,” she told Harper’s Bazaar at the time. “I’m just very grateful. I know it’s such a privilege and a miracle. I grew up hearing about how hard it is to get pregnant. I have so many people I love who’ve had such a hard time with it that I want to be respectful around that as well. It’s such a beautiful, joyous thing, and it’s also not an easy thing.”
She added, “I know how lucky it is. I’m very aware, and I’m very grateful. I have deep appreciation and gratitude.”
Portman’s pregnancy news came more than a year after Us confirmed her relationship with Destable.
“Natalie and Tanguy have been seeing each other for a few months,” a source exclusively told Us in March 2025, noting that their romance hadn’t been going on “too long, but they are having a great time together.”
According to the insider, Destable is “very outgoing and boisterous” and “really into” Portman, whom he first crossed paths with because the two share a “few mutual friends.”
“Natalie is very happy with Tanguy,” a second source told Us at the time.
The following month, Portman offered rare insight into her life as a mother of two.
“My kids are always a source of excitement because you just see them develop into the individuals they are,” she told Jenna Ortega in an Interview magazine profile published in April 2025. “And also, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my friends, with their kids and my kids; that’s pretty fun.”
Portman also addressed how she found “balance” between her work and personal life after becoming a mom.
“Having kids, that wasn’t really my motivation,” she explained. “I was just excited to have kids, and with a person that I was in love with. But it’s really important to have people in your life who keep you on the ground.”
Portman is raising her family in Paris after relocating from the United States.
“I find the people here are actually incredibly friendly — you just have to know how to interact, so that we’re not the ones being rude,” she told Net-a-Porter in her May 2025 cover story. “Now, when I go back to the U.S., I’m like, ‘Oh,’ I would go into a store and not say hello to everyone there? It’s weird.”
While Portman enjoys the “privacy” she receives in France, she also appreciates the polite nature of her children’s friends.
“All the kids that come to my house are, like, ‘Bonjour, Madame’ — and give me the bise [cheek-to-cheek kiss],” she said. “And before they leave, they are like, ‘Thank you for having me’ — and if I’m not nearby, they’ll come and find me to say it.”
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