The story that quickly spiraled into outrage around Chappell Roan has taken a surprising turn.

What first appeared to be an incident involving her personal security has now been clarified, shifting the narrative entirely.

New details reveal a different connection behind the confrontation, raising fresh questions about what really happened at the São Paulo hotel.

Chappell Roan Controversy Takes Unexpected Turn

What initially sparked backlash was a tense encounter at a luxury hotel in São Paulo, where a young girl, Ada Law, reportedly left in tears after being confronted by a security guard.

The man at the center of the storm, Pascal Duvier, was widely believed to be working for Chappell Roan at the time.

However, that assumption has now been overturned. It has emerged that Duvier was not part of Roan’s team at all.

Instead, the Daily Mail reports that he was in Brazil working for Sabrina Carpenter, who was staying at the same hotel while both artists were in the city for the Lollapalooza Brazil.

This revelation fundamentally changes how the incident is understood, especially given how quickly blame was directed toward Roan and her team.

What Happened At The Hotel Breakfast

According to accounts from the family, Ada had simply noticed Roan during breakfast and smiled while walking past.

She did not approach or attempt to interact further. Moments later, the situation escalated when Duvier intervened.

Her stepfather, Jorginho, described the moment online, writing, “What happened next was completely disproportionate.”

He continued, “A large security guard came over to their table while they were still having breakfast and began speaking in an extremely aggressive manner to both my wife and my daughter, saying that she shouldn’t allow my daughter to ‘disrespect’ or ‘harass’ other people.”

The family said the confrontation left Ada visibly upset, with her mother later sharing that the child had been reduced to tears following the exchange.

Chappell Roan’s Team Responds To Claims

As the backlash grew, Roan’s camp moved quickly to clarify her role, or lack thereof, in the situation.

A spokesperson stressed that the singer had no involvement in the encounter.

“Chappell was not aware of any interaction between this mother/daughter and a third-party security office,” the statement read.

They added, “She did not see them at breakfast in her hotel, as she said in her video. She did not direct her personal security or anyone on her team to interact with them.”

The message was clear. Not only was the guard not employed by Roan, but she also had no knowledge of what had taken place at the time.

The spokesperson further emphasized her stance on fan interactions, stating, “Chappell holds her own teams to the highest standards and has zero tolerance for any kind of aggressive behaviour towards her or her fans.”

Bodyguard Explains His Actions

Facing intense scrutiny, Pascal Duvier broke his silence and offered his own explanation.

He acknowledged the incident while distancing it from Chappell Roan entirely.

“I take full responsibility for the interactions on March 21st. I was at the hotel on behalf of another individual, and I was not part of the personal security of Chapell Roan,” he said in an Instagram post.

He clarified further, “The actions I took where not on behalf of Chapell Roan, her personal security team, her management, or any other individuals.”

Duvier also suggested that his response was shaped by broader concerns, adding, “I made a judgement call based on information we obtained from the hotel, events I had witnessed in the days prior and the heightened overall security risk of our location.”

Despite the criticism, he maintained that his intentions were not hostile.

Duvier added, “My sole interaction with the mother was calm and with good intentions, and the outcome of the encounter was respectful.”

Fallout From The Chappell Roan Incident

Even as new details emerged, the emotional impact on the family remained evident.

Ada’s mother later shared that the experience influenced their plans during the festival weekend.

“Our daughter decided she didn’t want to go to the show tonight after how we were treated… so, instead, we had a girls’ shopping day and then went out for dinner together,” she reportedly wrote.

She also reassured supporters, saying, “Thank you all for the kind messages – everything is fine!”

Interestingly, the family still attended Sabrina Carpenter’s performance, seemingly unaware at the time of Duvier’s connection to her.

One can only wonder how the recent revelation will make them feel.

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There’s nothing more entertaining than watching a movie about cutting-edge technology from the 90s, 30 years after the fact. On one hand, I’ll give 1995’s The Net credit where it’s due. It’s well-acted, Sandra Bullock is the hottest computer geek in cinematic history (sorry, Hackers), and the plot actually kind of makes sense because they don’t drown you in tech jargon and junk science. There’s a golden rule when it comes to technological thrillers: the less you explain the logic, the better. The Net toes this line perfectly because I know enough about computers to pick up what they’re throwing down, but I’m also dumb enough to think, “that makes sense,” while watching.

I’m not going to pause the movie and look up the technical semantics to prove this point, but the storyline is immersive enough to grab your attention without getting so convoluted that it takes you out of the experience. I don’t know how any of this stuff works at this level, and as a viewer, I appreciate that The Net doesn’t treat me like I’m too dumb to understand the implications, while also refusing to hold my hand because it’s all pretty straightforward.

Sandra Bullock Is Lost In The Net

The Net focuses on Sandra Bullock’s Angela Bennett. She’s a perfect patsy for what’s about to go down because she’s a freelance systems analyst who works from home. Most of her relationships are the kind of faceless encounters you have online, and her mother lives in a nursing home because she has Alzheimer’s disease and barely remembers she exists. It’s a lonely life for Angela, but she’s also well connected through her work. Or so she thinks.

When Angela’s coworker Dale (Ray McKinnon) sends her a floppy disk known as Mozart’s Ghost, she’s told to click on the Pi button hidden in the document, which functions as a backdoor into an application known as Gatekeeper, an elaborate cybersecurity system she’s not supposed to have access to.

Dale dies under mysterious circumstances, and Angela goes on vacation, where she meets a man named Jack Devlin (Jeremy Northam). Jack brings Angela out on his boat, but he’s outed when she realizes he plans to kill her and take the floppy disk. After a violent scuffle, Angela wakes up in the hospital three days later and learns that Jack and his nameless, faceless associates have scrubbed her identity from existence and given her a new one: Ruth Marx.

As Ruth, Angela uncovers a vast conspiracy involving a group of cyber terrorists known as the Praetorians, who are using the Gatekeeper software to orchestrate massive network failures across the country while framing her in the process. Angela confides in her former therapist and lover, Dr. Alan Champion (Dennis Miller), who doesn’t necessarily believe her conspiracy theories but isn’t going to turn down a motel meetup with her either.

A Solid Tech Thriller For The Average iPhone User

While I knew my way around MS-DOS as a kid and have kept up with tech to some degree (I have an iPhone that’s about five generations behind), what I like most about The Net is that it gets its point across without being patronizing or overly complex. There are plenty of flashes of computer screens that help drive the story, but everything is so straightforward that you don’t get lost in granular details. The main focus is the conspiracy and identity theft plot that drives The Net. While you need the occasional tech speak to get from point A to B, you don’t need to be a genius to read between the lines and enjoy the thriller for what it is.

All you need to know is that Sandra Bullock does her best computing in a bikini, everybody thinks she’s somebody she’s not, and because of this, she can’t trust anybody. It’s obviously a bit dated by today’s standards, but it’s still a fun watch because it deals with cybersecurity concepts that remain relevant. I’d imagine similar conversations about different applications are happening behind closed doors today. We’re just getting the 1995 version here.

As of this writing, The Net is streaming for free on Tubi.

Just as spring is beginning in much of the Northern Hemisphere, it means it’s the perfect time to end one of the longer days with a documentary series. National Geographic is bringing yet another installment of their “Secrets of” Franchise. The National Geographic series turns five this year. The newest installment is Secrets of the Bees. Other iterations of the series include: Secrets of the Whales, Secrets of the Elephants, Secrets of the Octopus, and Secrets of the Penguins. It will stream on Disney+ and Hulu on April 1 and air on National Geographic on March 31.

What some may not know is that the educational docuseries has a big name attached to it. World-renowned director James Cameron, best known for his Avatar franchise and the 1997 film Titanic, serves as an executive producer on the project. Secrets of the Bees will also kick off National Geographic’s Earth Month initiative. Nat Geo says the month will serve as a “global storytelling moment, inviting audiences everywhere to discover, experience, and celebrate the wonder of our natural world — sparking a deeper commitment to protect it.”

Today, Collider is unveiling an exclusive look at the upcoming Secrets of the Bees. Insects have been considered both endangered and critical to the ecosystem for many years. Our exclusive highlight features a clip of the “broomstick bee,” narrated by BAFTA and Emmy-winning National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory. The series will also feature the expertise of National Geographic Explorer Dr. Samuel Ramsey. In the footage, a bee hides a shell containing her egg by carrying sticks and blades of tall grass to cover it and create a nest. But as Gregory reveals, this won’t be her only nest. He explains that before the season ends, the bee is expected to build at least twenty more just like it.

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What Is James Cameron Best Known For?

Cameron is a Canadian filmmaker best known for some of the biggest movies in modern pop culture. He wrote and directed the 1984 Arnold Schwarzenegger hit The Terminator, the historical romance epic Titanic, which starred Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The film propelled Cameron’s success, with it snagging Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Film Editing. Most recently, Cameron’s focus has been on his Avatar franchise. Joining Titanic, Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water sit among the highest-grossing films ever. He also, of course, expends some of his energy with National Geographic. The highly decorated filmmaker says of the upcoming Secrets of the Bees:

“For its fifth anniversary, ‘Secrets of’ turns its lens to one of Earth’s smallest yet most vital heroes: bees. Far more than pollinators, bees are socially complex, fast-thinking individuals and the most important insects on our planet. Their impact on the natural world and humanity is immeasurable, and we’re only just beginning to see how extraordinary they truly are.”

Secrets of the Bees premieres on March 31 on National Geographic and streams on Disney+ and Hulu the next day. Check out the exclusive clip of the “broomstick bee” above. Stay with Collider for the latest updates.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are speaking out after a Los Angeles jury ruled against Google and Meta in a landmark case regarding social media addiction.

On Wednesday, March 25, the two tech giants were ordered to pay $6 million in compensatory and punitive damages to a young woman who alleged that Meta-owned Instagram and Google-owned YouTube were designed to be addictive, causing detriment to her mental health as a minor.

“This verdict is a reckoning,” the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a statement to Us Weekly. “For too long, families have paid the price for platforms built with total disregard for the children they reach. We stand with every parent and young person who refused to be silenced. Today, the truth has been heard and precedent has been set.”

The woman identified only as K.G.M., now 20, sued Google, Meta, and other tech companies in 2023, alleging that features on social media applications were designed to be addictive. She said she began using social media platforms at age 6 and that the likes of Instagram and YouTube had caused her harm, including depression, body dysmorphia and thoughts of self-harm, per The New York Times and NBC News.

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Prince Harry appeared emotional at a recent outing with grieving families at a landmark social media-related trial in California. “None of you should be here,” Harry, 41, said as he cleared his throat in a speech that was shared on Thursday, February 12, by BBC Breakfast. “Thank you for doing everything that you’ve done. Thank […]

A jury said Meta must pay K.G.M. $4.2 million in combined compensatory and punitive damages. YouTube owner Google was ordered to pay $1.8 million.

Both Meta and Google said they disagreed with the verdict and plan to appeal.

“Teen mental health is profoundly complex and cannot be linked to a single app. We will continue to defend ourselves vigorously as every case is different, and we remain confident in our record of protecting teens online,” a Meta spokesperson told NBC News.

Google spokesperson José Castañeda claimed to NBC News that the case “misunderstands YouTube, which is a responsibly built streaming platform, not a social media site.”

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have “worries” about raising their two children in a social media-driven world. “Being a mom is the most important thing in my entire life,” Meghan, 42, said during a panel at Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival on Tuesday, October 10. “Outside of course to being a wife […]

Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, have been outspoken about online safety among minors, particularly when it comes to social media, and have supported various initiatives around the cause through their foundation, Archewell Philanthropies.

In April 2025, the couple, who share son Prince Archie, 6, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 4, launched the “Lost Screen Memorial,” an installation in New York City aimed at highlighting the negative impact of social media on young people.

The memorial incorporated images of children who “lost their lives as a result of the harm they suffered on social media,” per a virtual version of the “Lost Screen Memorial.”

“These children were not sick. Their deaths were not inevitable — they were exposed to, and in many cases were pushed harmful content online, the kind any child could encounter,” Harry said in a statement issued to Us at the time.

“No child should be exploited, groomed, or preyed upon in digital spaces. To the platforms, they may be seen as statistics. To their families, they were cherished and irreplaceable,” he added.

Lamar Odom‘s former partner gives a glimpse of how she felt following the news of his marriage to Khloé Kardashian.

Liza Morales, who shares two kids with the athlete, is telling her side of the story, highlighting the effect of the experience. She also sheds light on how far they have come to repair their dysfunctional relationship over the years.

Lamar Odom’s romantic relationship with his ex and Khloé Kardashian has been plagued by his issues like addiction and the behavioural challenges that followed.

How Lamar Odom’s Ex Was Hit With The News Of His Union To Khloé Kardashian

One thing was quite certain in Morales’ mind, and that was an apparently sealed notion that she was going to tie the knot with her high school sweetheart, Odom. He had proposed to her during his early days in the NBA while they were still in their 20s and promised that they were going to legalize their union at the right time.

Even though they went on to have three kids together, the right time never seemed to come for them, and everything reportedly changed after their six-month-old son, Jayden, passed away in 2006. Three years later, Odom met the reality TV star, and within thirty days, they had tied the knot. Kardashian and Odom met in August 2009 and got married just nine days after their engagement. 

Morales, who was left with the two kids, Destiny and Lamar Jr., told PEOPLE that “It was shocking” for her, and she could not escape seeing headlines of their marriage everywhere. The mom of two also revealed that her ex broke the news to her casually over a text message.

The Publicity Made It Difficult For Morales To Heal

“It was a text message and then a phone call from Lamar, ‘By the way, I’m getting married,’” Morales divulged. The short time frame in which everything went down from their relationship to them sealing the deal was one part that got to Morales. Another source of hurt was the public spectacle around it; the wedding was covered by every entertainment outlet and even televised on “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.”

The former basketballer’s ex stressed that the whole experience was painful for her, and the hurt was inescapable. She noted that what hurt her was not the fact that Odom got married, but rather the way he did it, reiterating that it was rushed. “And then he got married on TV, and I couldn’t go to my local CVS pharmacy without seeing it all over the tabloids, and it was just always in my face, so it made it harder to heal,” Morales lamented.

Speaking further, she explained that her whole experience was not a single moment of pain, as parts of her private life were put out on screens. Looking back, the former lovers have come a long way. The mom of two revealed that even though they are not best friends, she confidently says they are in a good place. “It took years. I had to work on myself and heal. I didn’t want to have hate in my heart and harbor that. I had to forgive him,” Morales confessed.

The ‘Basketball Wives’ Alum Revealed Trauma From Dealing With Lamar Odom

In 2022, Morales released her book “Cutting Trauma Ties,” where she detailed her experience dealing with the father of her kids and his addiction. That same year, the pair had a legal battle over child support fees. Morales sued Odom for allegedly refusing to pay child support since 2020 and was then ordered by the court to pay $400,000.

“Lamar was a pivotal point in my life. I have not spoken to him in a year and a half, and that’s why the book is called ‘Cutting Trauma Ties.’ That title is for a reason. I did experience a lot of trauma dealing with him,” she told Page Six. “My kids, my family have experienced a lot of trauma dealing with Lamar in such a public way, but we dealt with his addiction privately for years.” Odom’s issues with addiction escalated to the point where he suffered a near-fatal overdose in 2015 in a brothel in Nevada.

Morales revealed that the drug use and abuse issues did not begin during his marriage to Kardashian but had been ongoing for years. She detailed that she had tried to get the former Lakers player to go to rehab and get fixed up in earlier years. Not leaving out her sacrifices for the man she loved, Morales also revealed that she had to put going to college on the shelf after she found out she was pregnant and became a teen mom.

The Athlete’s Behavior Contributed To His Divorce From Khloé Kardashian

Even though their marriage seemed to be a result of a whirlwind romance, the union lasted for nearly seven years before it was officially dissolved. Kardashian revealed on an episode of her family’s Hulu show, “The Kardashians,” that she took her vows seriously and truthfully saw Odom as “the love of her life.”

Choosing to end the marriage was not an easy decision for the reality TV star, as Odom was someone she deeply cared for, but he was repeating certain behaviors she could not tolerate any longer. The Blast shared that following their divorce, the former lovebirds went no contact for nearly a decade.

They met up for the first time in a long time last year at the star’s best friend’s house, Malika Haqq. Kardashian, however, explained that their reunion was neither to rekindle old flames nor to provide closure; it was about letting go of their shared history through a simple pragmatic gesture.

Lamar Odom Was Remorseful About His Previous Actions 

As noted by The Blast, about four years ago, the athlete detailed the behind-the-scenes of his marriage to Kardashian in his documentary, “Lamar Odom: Sex, Drugs & Kardashians.” He revealed that his addiction to drugs took over his life, saying, “Drugs were my girlfriend. I had a wife…and cocaine.”

Odom also confessed to cheating on the business mogul incessantly, acknowledging that through his phase of bad decisions, his ex-wife stood by him. The former Lakers star expressed that he regrets putting Kardashian through the hot knife during their marriage and admitted that his behavior was the trigger that brought an end to their union.

The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” star previously revealed on her podcast that she had made several attempts to help her ex-lover get over his drug addiction, including encouraging him to join Team USA during his off-season. Her motive at that time was to help him be occupied so that he would not relapse, but Odom did not take heed. Eventually, she came to terms with the realization that she could not help anyone and decided it was time for them to part ways.

Will Lamar Odom’s ex ever heal completely from the trauma of the experience?

At 95 years old, William Shatner is showing no signs of slowing down. Last month, the actor revealed that he’s working on a heavy metal album, and has recently confirmed that Judas Priest frontman, Rob Halford, will be one of the heavy metal guest artists included in the project. It’s the latest unexpected venture for Shatner’s long and exciting career.

Rob Halford Is Honored To Be Part Of William Shatner’s Album

In February, Shatner announced that he would be making a heavy metal album featuring icons in the genre. According to Louder, one of the legends that the actor has tapped to be on his album is Halford, the iconic frontman of the English heavy metal band Judas Priest.

Halford will be working with Shatner on a cover of the band’s 1982 song “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’” from the album “Screaming for Vengeance.” Shatner, who has always been interested in heavy metal, said of the collaboration, “Working with Rob on this track brings that intensity to life in a way that feels both timeless and entirely new.”

Halford expressed his enthusiasm for working with Shatner, singing a line from the song, “One life, I’m gonna live it up!” adding, “William Shatner is boldly doing that more than ever, and I am honored to reinforce this message with him.”

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William Shatner Announced His New Album In February

On February 20, Shatner announced on Instagram that he will be releasing a heavy metal album, writing, “I have explored space. I have explored time. Now… I explore distortion. Yes. You read that correctly. I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.”

Shatner teased that the album, which has yet to be titled, will feature 35 “metal virtuosos” and include cover songs from the genre’s biggest bands, including Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, and Iron Maiden, plus some original songs.

“This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration,” Shatner said. He built anticipation further by adding, “We are about to boldly headband where no one has headbanged before. Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year.”

What Inspired The Actor To Release A Heavy Metal Album?

The idea of releasing a mega-album featuring the greatest heavy metal artists came after Shatner’s collaboration with ex-Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland and his new band, Nuclear Messiah. The band is slated to release their album, “Black Flame,” in April, and Shatner lent his voice for the opening track, “The Prophet of Fallout.”

“When Nuclear Messiah came to life, something clicked. It wasn’t just a track – it was a doorway. It made me want to go all the way in, bring in the best metal players I could find, and create something fearless,” the “Star Trek” actor said.

As yet, Shatner has not released details such as the track list or release date, but he said the project is “destined for this year.”

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William Shatner Has Released Several Albums

Though he’s best known for his acting career, Shatner has also released several albums over the years. His first, “The Transformed Man,” was a spoken-word album where he recited passages from classic literature and popular songs, including “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” and “Mr. Tambourine Man.”

Shatner has since released several albums, although he doesn’t sing in the traditional sense. Instead, he’s known for a talk-singing style that places more emphasis on the lyrics, resulting in a more dramatic delivery.

The actor’s discography has been surprisingly diverse, ranging from holiday music (“Shatner Claus: The Christmas Album) to a children’s album (Where Will The Animals Sleep? Songs for Kids and Other Living Things”). Shatner has collaborated with many artists, including Ben Folds, Zakk Wylde, Aimee Mann, Henry Rollins, Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, Steve Vai, Iggy Pop, and many others.

The Actor Just Celebrated His 95th Birthday

At 95, I’m still smokin’! 😝

I’ve learned two things:

Never waste a good cigar.
Never trust anyone who says you should ‘act your age.’ 😉👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/POpUEYh3gp

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— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 22, 2026

Even at 95, Shatner remains remarkably active. He celebrated his birthday on March 22 and posted a photo of himself on social media enjoying a cigar, writing a cheeky caption: “At 95, I’m still smokin’!”

The upbeat post comes weeks after Shatner underwent shoulder surgery. As The Blast previously reported, the actor sustained an injury after falling from his horse while riding. After the surgery, the actor updated his fans on March 12, saying the procedure went well. “I’m so well that tomorrow I’ll be in Cleveland at a convention,” he added, sharing that he’ll be at FAN EXPO that weekend for a conversation about “Star Trek”.

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Whew! Megan Thee Stallion was serving major couple-goals vibes in New York City with her man, Klay Thompson, and naturally, the internet could not handle it. The rapper’s romantic selfies had fans buzzing, all while she made her Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Megan shared snapshots that perfectly captured their low-key boo’d-up energy, leaving fans swooning over both her style and their undeniable chemistry.

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Megan And Klay Serve Major NYC Couple Goals

In a mirror selfie, Megan flaunted her cornrows and meticulously styled baby hairs while rocking a black crop top that read “HOLLYWOOD” in bold white letters. Her toned stomach and belly button piercing stole the spotlight, but it was Klay’s sweet gesture—gripping her face while looking off to the side—that had everyone saying aww. Another photo showed Megan lounging in a bubble bath with a glass of red wine, her stiletto nails seemingly matching the wine, proving once again that this couple knows how to mix luxury, romance, and a touch of playful glam.

The Internet Clearly Can’t Mind Its Business

Fans did not waste a second before flooding The Shade Room’s Instagram comments, absolutely running it up after Megan and Klay Thompson’s NYC posts. Many gushed that “you know a woman is comfortable with her man when she’s rocking cornrows,” while others simply declared their love for the couple and their undeniable chemistry. A few voices reminded everyone to mind their business, noting that it’s clear these two are still going strong.

One Instagram user @ayeeebrendz said, “I love the MUTUAL obsession 🔥”

This Instagram user @jaycap14 wrote, “Ummm this why my parlay ain’t hit n*gga trynna put a different ball in a different rim😒😭”

And, Instagram user @pitchplease1 wrote, “Braids ? She comfy comfy , that’s how it start 😂”

Likewise, Instagram user @realblkmarilyn joked, “Yeah once yall on chill wit the Cleo braids it’s on lock 😂”

Then Instagram user @bonniebeauty05 shared, “Y’all swore they broke up in the comments that’s why you have to mind your business 👩🏽‍⚖️”

Finally, Instagram user @_suckafreesi added, “Telling my kids this is Barack and Michelle Obama“

What’s The Hot Girl Coach Doing In NYC?

What’s happening in NYC? Megan Thee Stallion is officially taking over the Big Apple—and she’s doing it in style. This week, the Houston hottie made her Broadway debut in ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical,’ and fans are already buzzing over her star turn.

On Monday, Megan shared a video showing her fully in character as Harold Zidler, the iconic nightclub owner—except now with a gender-swapped twist. Decked out in a top hat, red coat, and cane, she commands the stage with confidence, telling viewers, “No matter your sin, you’re welcome here. No matter your desire, you’re welcome here. For this is more than a nightclub, the Moulin Rouge is a state of mind.” Just weeks earlier, Megan gave fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek at her rehearsals. The rapper showed off a full day in the theater, from fittings to meeting with a dialect coach, giving everyone a taste of the hard work—and glam—that goes into making Broadway magic.

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In the 80s, U2 went from a local post-punk band in Dublin, Ireland to a global sensation, becoming one of the biggest bands in the world. The quartet formed in 1976, comprised of Paul Hewson, aka Bono, on vocals, Dave Evans, aka The Edge, on guitar and keyboards, Adam Clayton on the bass and Larry Mullin Jr. The band slowly built a following over the years through the cycle of recording and touring. Along the way, they paved a righteous path to rock and roll stardom, culminating in an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005.

U2 released six albums over the course of the decade, scoring a bevy of classic rock staples including “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “I Will Follow,” “Gloria,” “Pride (In The Name of Love),” “With or Without You,” “Desire” and many more. The Edge’s signature chiming guitar sounds and use of delay along with Bono’s socially conscious lyrics and vocals, combined with Adam Clayton’s driving bass and the urgent drumming of Larry Mullin Jr. , the quartet created a plethora of memorable and anthemic songs that will live on forever. Focusing on the 80s, here are U2’s studio albums ranked by overall sound, influence and musicianship.

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‘October’ (1981)

U2’s second album October got off to an inauspicious start when Bono lost a briefcase that contained lyrics and musical ideas during a performance at a club in Portland, Oregon. The band was ill-prepared when they entered Windmill Lane Studios for the two-month recording session with producer Steve Lillywhite. The recording sessions were tense, with Bono feeling the weight as he scrambled to write lyrics for the new songs.

Steve Lillywhite explained, “October was the most difficult of the three records I did with them basically because of the well-chronicled story of Bono losing his lyrics during the American tour. The fact that the first album had a bit of success in America meant that the band toured over there for a long time to do the groundwork. When they came back and it was time to do the second album, nothing was ready!” While the sessions were tedious, the results were not bad. The album spawned the hit single “Gloria,” which garnered a lot of play on MTV, which was in its infancy. Other standout tracks include: “Fire,” “I Threw a Brick Through a Window,” “With a Shout (Jerusalem)” and the moody tracks “Scarlet” and “October,” which feature The Edge on piano.

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‘Boy’ (1980)

U2’s debut album Boy was released in October 1980. It was the first of three consecutive albums produced by Steve Lillywhite. The effort captures the band’s youthful energy and post-punk attitude with classic songs like “I Will Follow,” Out of Control,” and “The Electric Co.” A dash of punk rock attitude mixed with raw and unpolished rock-and-roll, Boy has an urgency and an energy that resounds through the first few albums.

Bono stated that the album marks the end of their adolescence and has a “cinema sound, Panavision, really textured and big, like a huge screen in a cinema.” The Edge said the debut album still holds up, “Going back through the early stuff, nothing really horrified me. Particularly on ‘Boy’, I can hear a bit of the Banshees and The Buzzcocks and some hint of The Skids, as well as some wildly original ideas of our own.” Boy laid down the groundwork for a long and productive career that was full of promise.

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‘Rattle and Hum’ (1988)

Rattle and Hum is the soundtrack for the 1988 Phil Joanou film documenting U2’s U.S. tour behind The Joshua Tree. The album is half live cuts from the tour and half studio tracks showcasing the band’s intense relationship with American music. U2 brings together elements of American roots music, blues, soul and gospel sounds into the fold, all while still maintaining their unique sound. The group collaborated with Bob Dylan on “Love Rescue Me,” and blues legend B.B. King on the hit “When Loves Comes to Town.” The American-centric themes of the album are apparent on “Angel of Harlem,” about jazz vocalist Billie Holiday, “Hawkmoon 269,” inspired by traveling through North Dakota and “Heartland,” a long-gestating song that dates back to The Unforgettable Fire sessions.

“Desire” was the hit single off Rattle and Hum. It won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1989. “God Part II” is inspired by John Lennon’s death and draws inspiration and some lyrics from Lennon’s 1970 song “God.” The effort also features the moving ballad “All I Want is You” that plays over the film’s end credits. The live tracks on the album capture U2’s energetic live show with covers of The Beatles‘ “Helter Skelter” and Bob Dylan’s “All Along the Watchtower,” as well as memorable versions of “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” with the Harlem gospel group New Voices of Freedom, and a powerful rendition of “Bullet The Blue Sky.”

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‘War’ (1983)

War is the album that put U2 on the proverbial map. The album features the ubiquitous hit “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” which contrasted the events of the 1972 Easter Sunday shooting in Northern Ireland where 14 people were gunned down by British soldiers during a protest against internment without trial. The band tackled many social and political themes on the record, including nuclear proliferation on “Seconds,” and the Polish Solidarity movement on the album’s lead single, “New Year’s Day.” The album captures a raw rock-and-roll sound which went against the grain at the time, when artists were embracing the slick 80s production techniques and technology. Bono said:

“More than any other record, War is right for its time. It is a slap in the face against the snap, crackle and pop. Everyone else is getting more and more style-oriented, more and more slick. John Lennon was right about that kind of music; he called it ‘Wallpaper music’. Very pretty, very well-designed, music to eat your breakfast to… Music can be more. Its possibilities are great. Music has changed me. It has the ability to change a generation.”

The album also spawned the upbeat “Like a Song…” “Two Hearts Beat As One,” and “Surrender.” It was U2’s first truly complete album in its lyrical themes and musicality. The final track and fan favorite, “40,” was added to the album at the last minute with The Edge playing bass as Adam Clayton had already left for the day.

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‘The Unforgettable Fire’ (1984)

The most underrated and overlooked of U2’s 80’s albums is The Unforgettable Fire. Lodged between War and The Joshua Tree, the album is more ambitious and atmospheric in sound than the previous three efforts. The Unforgettable Fire is the first U2 album not helmed by Steve Lillywhite. It was produced by Brain Eno and Daniel Lanois, who helped create an ambient soundscape, allowing the band’s heart to shine through. The effort begins with “A Sort of Homecoming” with its memorable opening line: “And you know it’s time to go / Through the sleet and driving snow / Across the fields of mourning to a light that’s in the distance.”

The Unforgettable Fire spawned the commercial hit “Pride (In the Name of Love),” one of two odes to the late Martin Luther King Jr., the other being the album’s closer “MLK.” “Bad” is another classic peeled from the album, which became a mainstay in the group’s live show. Guitarist The Edge began to dial in his signature guitar sound on the record, using echo to fill spaces in a unique way. The album is chock-full of great songs, including the frenetic “Wire,” and “Indian Summer Sky,” along with the atmospheric instrumental “4th of July,” The effort was as experimental as the group could be at the time, pushing their creative envelope and going through some growing pains that led them to the promised land of their next album The Joshua Tree. Bono’s take on the group’s fourth album:

“The Unforgettable Fire was a beautifully out-of-focus record, blurred like an impressionist painting, very unlike a billboard or an advertising slogan. In America there was such a backlash when we put out The Unforgettable Fire. People thought we were the future of rock-n-roll and they went, ‘What are you doing with the doggone hippie Eno album?”

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‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987)

The Joshua Tree changed everything for U2 and made the Irish rockers a household name. The first two singles peeled off the album, “With or Without You,” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” both went to number one in the U.S., marking the group’s first two chart-topping singles. The Joshua Tree was deeply influenced by American rock and roll and folk music and is U2’s best-selling album with over 25 million copies sold around the world.

The sessions for the album were prolific. U2 had an abundance of material and had trouble choosing songs for the effort. Once they whittled it down, they were under such a time crunch imposed by Island Records, that the group reached out to Steve Lillywhite to mix half the record, while Daniel Lanois, Pat McCarthy and Dave Meegan mixed the rest. Lillywhite’s brilliant touch is heard on the classics “Where The Streets Have No Name,” “With or Without You,” “Bullet the Blue Sky,” and “Red Hill Mining Town.”

Bono’s lyrics on the album are deep and socially conscious, inspired by traveling the world and seeing famine in the African deserts, “Mothers of the Disappeared,” to drug addiction on “Running to Stand Still” to the dismal results of U.S. foreign policy in Central America, “Bullet the Blue Sky.” The Joshua Tree won Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal at the 1988 Grammy Awards. Bono said the group wanted the album to be a “one-piece record, not a side-one, side-two thing.” The Joshua Tree is a masterpiece and deserves to be listened to in its entirety.

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U2: Rattle and Hum

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Release Date

November 4, 1988

Runtime

98 minutes

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Director

Phil Joanou

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Producers

Michael Hamlyn

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Alan Ritchson was recently cleared of any wrongdoing after his street brawl with his neighbor, but his alleged “aggressive” behavior in private has now come under scrutiny.

Sources claim the actor is not one to back down from a fight, and people close to him know it was only a matter of time before something like his viral fight would happen.

The investigation has now been concluded, and Alan Ritchson won’t suffer any consequences after beating his neighbor, as the cops have labeled his actions self-defense.

Alan Ritchson Allegedly Has A History Of Being ‘Aggressive’

Ritchson often plays a tough character in movies, but recent reports suggest there may be blurred lines between his onscreen personality and who he is in person.

He was recently seen in a Sunday video hitting his neighbor several times across the face amid what appeared to be a fun bike ride with two of his children.

The clip left many on social media divided about why he would act that way with kids present, while others pointed out that the actor wasn’t at fault.

Now, sources have pointed out that the “Reacher” star has a long history of “aggressive” behavior that predates his clash with his neighbor, Taylor, in their upscale Brentwood, Tennessee, neighborhood.

“This isn’t out of character,” a source told journalist Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop. “If anything, it’s been a long time coming.”

“He’s very alpha,” the insider continued. “And backing down? Not really in his vocabulary.”

‘People Around The Actor Knew’ Something Like This Would Happen, Source Claims

The insiders who spoke to Shuter went further to explain that people who worked close to Ritchson knew that something like this was going to happen at some point.

“People around him saw this coming,” a source shared. “The only difference now? The world is watching.”

After the incident, Ritchson returned to social media and shared a cryptic post about how to interact with an “enemy,” adding more fuel to the fire.

“Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake – Napoleon Bonaparte,” the cryptic post read.

Weighing in on Ritchson’s stance after the fight, the source said, “That post said everything. He doesn’t believe he crossed a line… he thinks he won.”

“He’s pushed the line for years,” the source added. “Now the line is pushing back.”

Alan Ritchson’s Body Cam Gave Fresh Insight Into The Altercation

Later, the body cam footage Ritchson was armed with seemingly showed he wasn’t the aggressor, as his angry neighbor can be seen blocking the road while the actor was riding his bike ahead of his two kids, who were on their mini bikes.

This seemingly angered Ritchson as he came down from the bike and approached Taylor, who expressed concern for the safety of other children in the neighborhood, but appeared to have been provoked.

He then called Ritchson a “f-cking lunatic,” but the actor didn’t react and only said Taylor was out of his “f-cking mind,” while inquiring to know if he had been drinking.

The actor told his angry neighbor he should have run him over when he initially blocked the road, and proceeded to get back on his bike.

As he wore his helmet and revved the engine, Taylor, seemingly annoyed with Ritchson’s attitude, pushed the actor from his bike twice.

It was at that point that the “Reacher” star got down and hit Taylor several times across his face, demanding that he stay down.

The Actor’s Neighbor Told A Different Story Before The Body Cam Footage Surfaced

Prior to the release of Ritchson’s body cam footage, his neighbor, Taylor, told a story different from what played out on video.

During a chat with TMZ, he claimed that things “escalated quickly” when he asked the actor and his children to stop speeding on their bikes so someone else wouldn’t get hurt.

The neighbor said that he pushed the actor because “he was coming towards me on his bike,” however, the body cam footage showed that Taylor deliberately got in Ritchson’s way to prevent him from riding his bike.

Taylor also confessed to pushing Ritchson a “second time,” before stating that the action star “got off his bike” the second time and “kicked the cr-p out of me.”

“He hit me in the back of my head [and] I went to the ground and covered myself,” he continued, noting that he doesn’t wish Ritchson any “ill will.”

Alan Ritchson Won’t Be Charged As Investigation Concludes

Meanwhile, Ritchson would suffer no charges for the incident with Taylor as investigators say he acted in self-defense.

The Brentwood police department issued a statement on Tuesday night confirming that investigations have concluded and they’ll not be pursuing any criminal charges against Taylor.

After reviewing available evidence, including video footage and witness statements, authorities determined that no criminal charges will be pursued,” the police said, per The Guardian.

“Mr. Ritchson’s actions were found to be in self-defense. Although a potential reckless endangerment charge was considered, Mr. Ritchson declined to pursue charges. With the agreement of the District Attorney’s Office, the case is now closed, and no further action will be taken,” they added.

Shia LaBeouf‘s alleged disorderly behavior continues. Weeks after the “Even Stevens” actor was arrested during a New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, he’s reportedly found himself in another unfortunate situation with the city’s community members. A new report claims that LaBeouf has been allegedly harassing individuals playing tennis at the club courts across the street from his house.

Shia LaBeouf Is Being Accused Of Harassing Tennis Club Members In His New Orleans Neighborhood

According to TMZ, members at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club were recently sent a notice warning them of a “new neighborhood resident whose continued outbursts have affected the club environment.”

An insider familiar with the situation told the outlet that the “Transformers” actor is the reported subject, claiming he normally sits on his porch, which is directly across from one of the club’s exits, and screams at members as they enter and leave the property.

Shia LaBeouf Has Reportedly Had Various Interactions With New Orleans Tennis Club Members

The source alleged that LaBeouf has had various interactions with members of the club, describing them as “hot and cold.” The insider even claimed that LaBeouf has offered to pay some members to play tennis with him and, at other times, has disrupted clinics.

While LaBeouf isn’t a member of the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club, the notice asked its members to ignore his alleged unruly behavior and report any future incidents to the club’s management.

To curb some of the alleged interactions with LaBeouf, the club has now limited access to the gate facing LaBeouf’s property.

Shia LaBeouf Has Intense Interaction With Police

The report of the tennis club’s notice to members also comes nearly a week after police were spotted outside of LaBeouf’s New Orleans home. In a video obtained by TMZ, LaBeouf is seen having an explosive interaction with the cops; however, it’s unclear what they were discussing.

At one point during the exchange, the “Holes” actor is heard saying, “You gotta understand who I am. I’m a target.”

Things took a sharp turn elsewhere in the clip, as LaBeouf is shown walking back-and-forth while screaming, “I have a f—-ng three-year-old!” before saying he’d been “sitting in jail for f—ing four months for punching a man.”

The video also showed LaBeouf appearing to cry while shouting, “What are you talking about? That’s why I never call you.”

LaBeouf Accused Of Using Homophobic Slurs During February 2026 Arrest

A month before this, LaBeouf had been arrested and charged with battery after allegedly hitting several people during Mardi Gras, according to AP. The actor also reportedly used homophobic language before being taken into custody.

The New Orleans Police Department stated in a report that LaBeouf had grown frustrated and became “aggressive” during Mardi Gras and reportedly punched multiple patrons at the Royal Street Inn & R Bar.

“He hit me, he connected a few times with punches, he pushed me a few times,” LaBeouf’s alleged victim, Jeffrey Damnit, said in the police report.

Damnit explained that he was wearing lipstick and other makeup before the attack and believed that was why LaBeouf allegedly reacted the way he did.

“That’s just somehow something that set him off, angered him and gave him a direction for his anger,” Damnit shared. “This guy wants me to be dead because I wear makeup. It’s a screwed up thing.”

LaBeouf Says He Has a Fear Of ‘Gay People’

LaBeouf addressed his arrest during a wide-ranging interview with YouTuber Andrew Callaghan. During his appearance, the actor said that the reported events of that night stemmed from his fear of gay men.

“When I’m standing by myself and three gays are next to me touching my leg, I get scared,” he said. “I’m sorry. If that’s homophobic, then I’m that. Yeah.”

LaBeouf went on to say that while he’s OK “with gay,” he admitted that “big gay people are scary to me.” He went on to say that’s what influenced his behavior, plus he was “drunk.”

“… it’s Mardi Gras. So everything I’m saying is nonsense,” he added.

Also in that interview, according to The Blast, LaBeouf opened up about his drinking and said that he didn’t believe he had a problem. “I think I have a different problem, and I’m gonna address it … I think I have a small man complex. I think it’s something that has to do with anger and ego more than my drinking,” he said.