By Chris Snellgrove
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Star Trek: First Contact is generally considered the best of the Next Generation movies, one that pitted Captain Picard and his erstwhile crew against their most implacable foe: the Borg. Fans love the movie, but one thing that many of them hate is the inclusion of Alice Krige’s Borg Queen. Her very existence as an individual makes no sense in a Collective where everyone shares the same hive mind. On top of that, she’s a walking time paradox, repeatedly dying onscreen only to pop up in future TV shows whenever the writers needed a cheap Big Bad reveal.

However, Star Trek’s stupidest villain was almost fixed by the franchise’s first prequel. Recently, a number of writers and producers for Star Trek: Enterprise got together for Trek Talks, a livestream telethon that helps raise money for the Hollywood Food Coalition. Together, they revealed a number of rejected episode pitches that would have electrified the fandom. Arguably, the most ambitious of these pitches would have been an origin story for the Borg Queen, one that had the potential to answer burning questions Trek fans have been debating for decades. 

The Borg Queen’s Origin Story

During the Trek Talks stream, Enterprise writers Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens revealed they wanted to “have another Borg show, but bring in the head of Starfleet Medical, which would be played by Alice Krige.” Krige, of course, played the Borg Queen in Star Trek: First Contact, and the franchise has never revealed any details about who or what she was before being assimilated. In Reeves-Stevens’ story, we would see her Starfleet Medical bigwig “choosing to join the Collective,” and they wanted the episode to explore “what goes through the mind” of a person making such an insane choice to abandon both their individuality and their humanity.

Sadly, Reeves-Stevens didn’t elaborate on their pitch beyond those details, so all we know is that this Enterprise episode would have been a Borg Queen origin story explaining how this mechanical monarch was once the human head of Starfleet Medical. Still, I can’t help but think that this episode would have made her character much more palatable to the average fan. That’s because a well-written episode could answer fans’ biggest questions about this character while more organically integrating her into Star Trek canon.

Attack Of The Drones

For example, the Borg we first saw in The Next Generation spoke with a singular hive mind, and the concept of individuality was completely alien to them. That’s what made Picard’s assimilation so shocking. Not only did these bionic baddies target everyone’s favorite captain, but they turned him into a mouthpiece for their coldhearted collective. The Enterprise episode that Reeves-Stevens pitched could explain how and why the Borg learned the value of having an individual spokesperson. Furthermore, showing Krige’s character volunteering to join these villains might offer context for why the Borg Queen in First Contact wanted Picard to surrender himself willingly rather than be assimilated against his will. 

Additionally, a Borg Queen origin story might finally help fans nail down a timeline of how and when Starfleet first learned about the Borg. In The Next Generation, Q is seemingly responsible for introducing Starfleet to this new threat by flinging the Enterprise deep into Borg territory. However, the Voyager episode “Dark Frontier” later revealed how Seven of Nine’s parents were Federation scientists eager to study the Borg, a race they mostly knew about through whispered rumors. The Enterprise episode “Regeneration” retconned things even further by revealing that Zefram Cochrane warned people about the Borg seen in First Contact, but he later recanted after his claims were dismissed as tall tales from a known drunk.

Resistance Is Futile (She Brought Cuffs)

This has led to lingering questions, like how long have Starfleet and the Federation officially known about the Borg? Unofficially, who was keeping tabs on these villains? Were shadowy figures (like Section 31) cross-referencing Cochrane’s tall tales with stories from El-Aurian refugees and Captain Archer’s own account of hostile, cybernetic beings? Right now, all of this is a mystery, one made more frustrating because it involves Star Trek’s most famous villains. Had we gotten this Enterprise episode, it might have cleared that mystery up for fans while making it easier for future writers (say, the Picard writers) to do more with the Borg Queen than have her show up and make evil speeches.

Early on Enterprise was viewed as a major letdown for Star Trek fans. But it started to get really good in its fourth and final season, and the Borg Queen pitch from Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens proves that this show still had some great stories to tell. Had we gotten this episode and more like it, Enterprise might have gone on to become one of the franchise’s most successful series. If nothing else, it could have avoided decades of fan squabbles over who and what the Borg Queen is and what she offers to the Collective beyond being (let’s face it) dommy mommy eye candy for drones and fans alike. 

Happy New Music Friday! The weekend is here, which means more streaming, new playlists and the best that music has to offer — and ET has you covered for everything in between.

Coachella kicks off today with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Karol G, and Anyma. Fans can tune in via Coachella’s YouTube Channel to see seven stages featuring a lineup that includes Addison Rae, BIGBANG, BINI, Clipse, David Guetta, FKA twigs, Jack White, Kaskade, KATSEYE, Major Lazer, Laufey, The Strokes, Teddy Swims and more. The livestream will begin at 4pm PT each night.

CBS and Dick Clark Productions announced that Queen Latifah will host the 52nd American Music Awards on May 25. This will mark 30 years since her AMAs hosting debut when she was a co-host in 1995. She shared, “I am so excited to return to the American Music Awards stage to host this year. It’s been an incredible year for music and there is no better place to celebrate than in Vegas.”

Women lead nominations for the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards. Megan Moroney leads with 9 nominations, followed by Miranda Lambert with 8, Ella Langley with 7, Lainey Wilson with 7, Chris Stapleton with 6, Zach Top with 5 and Cody Johnson with 4. More performers have also been announced — Kacey Musgraves, Little Big Town and Miranda Lambert will join previously announced performers Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Riley Green. The awards will stream live on May 17 on Prime Video.

The Latin Recording Academy announced that Daddy Yankee will be the 2026 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. He will be honored for his nearly three-decade career as a singer, songwriter and performer within the urban genre, as well as for his humanitarian efforts. Daddy Yankee shared, “This recognition from The Latin Recording Academy is a dream come true. It means a lot because it represents more than just a successful career; it’s recognition of years of discipline, struggle, faith and commitment to our culture.” He will be celebrated at a private gala on November 11 in Las Vegas, as part of Latin GRAMMY Week.

Lady Gaga and Doechii released their new song “Runway,” the first piece of music from The Devil Wears Prada 2. The song was written by Bruno Mars, Jaylah Hickmon, Lady Gaga, Andrew Watt, Henry Walter, Dernst “D’Mile” Emile II and Jayda Love, and produced by Bruno Mars, Andrew Watt, Cirkut and D’Mile. The song marks the first collaboration between Gaga and Doechii.

Hilary Duff has released “Come Clean (Mine),” a re-recorded version of her 2003 hit single. The track will be featured in “The Reunion: Laguna Beach” which premieres April 10 on The Roku Channel. The song will also be included on Hilary Duff – (Mine), a brand new collection of newly re-recorded renditions of Hilary’s great hits, out on April 18 exclusively for Record Store Day 2026.

16 year old country singer Maddox Batson is currently on his Live Worldwide Tour 2026 and made a stop at The Wiltern in Los Angeles this week, which was his 100th show.

Simone Ashley has announced her debut EP, Songs I Wrote In New York. Best known for her starring roles in “Bridgerton” and “Sex Education” and upcoming films “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Peaked,” Ashley reconnects with her early foundations in music. Before acting, music and performing were her earliest forms of creative expression. Simone shared, “I’ve found a confidence in knowing what kind of women and artist I want to be – that feeling really kept me company whilst in the studio writing and recording these songs.”

Plus, new music from Ella Langley, KATSEYE, Anitta, Shakira, Laufey, Snoop Dogg, Foo Fighters, DJ Khaled, Kehlani, Missy Elliott, Teddy Swims, Anyma x LISA, Marshmello, Thomas Rhett, Josh Groban, Maya Hawke, Melanie C, Cruz Beckham and more.
 

“Runway” – Lady Gaga & Doechii

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Dandelion – Ella Langley

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“PINKY UP” – KATSEYE

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“Come Clean (Mine)” – Hilary Duff

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“Choka Choka” – Anitta & Shakira

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10 Til’ Midnight – Snoop Dogg

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“Of All People” – Foo Fighters

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“One of Them” – DJ Khaled feat Futre & Lil Baby

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“Back and Forth” – Kehlani feat Missy Elliott

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A Matter of Time: The Final Hour – Laufey

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“Mr. Know It All” – Teddy Swims

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“Bad Angel” – Anyma X LISA

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“Where We Go” – Marshmello & Thomas Rhett

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“waste your pain” – Cruz Beckham

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“FREE” – Simone Ashley
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“As Time Goes By” – Josh Groban

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“Bring Home My Man” – Maya Hawke

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“Awake Tonight” – AFROJACK, David Guetta, Sia

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“Attitude” – Melanie C

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Superbloom – Jessie Ware

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“You Still Move Me” – Marie Osmond & Dan Seals

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“Who Will You Follow” – Evanescence

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“Already There” – Young the Giant

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Cruel World – Holly Humberstone

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“Don’t You Worry Babe” – Belle and Chain

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SIGNALS – BINI

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“Sick Of Love” – Lykke Li

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wHIMSY! – DESTIN CONRAD
 

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“Fare Thee Well” – David Nail

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“stuck” – Saint Harrison

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“God Winks (moments)” – Annie Bosko

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KEYVITUP – KEYVITUP

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“SAME SH!T” – Isaiah Rashad

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“Damn Good Actress” – Tiffany Stringer

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80 Acres – 80 Acres

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Joy Next Door – The Maine

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“Carrie Bradshaw” – Kylie Cantrall

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Since the news of The Beatles’ break-up first officially broke in 1970, it has been framed as a definitive decision by Paul McCartney. While, yes, this is technically true, the reality was far less sudden, shaped instead by a series of cracks forming away from the spotlight. Before the public had the chance to catch on, each band member had already begun questioning their place within The Beatles.

Creative tension and the ludicrous pressures of fame pushed John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr to briefly walk away and even threaten to leave at various stages of the late 1960s. These uncomfortable moments were, unfortunately, not just heated arguments but signals of increasingly unbearable tension. So, when McCartney made it official, the idea of The Beatles breaking up was no longer unthinkable but, perhaps, inevitable.

Paul McCartney Wasn’t The Only Beatles Member Who Wanted Out

Before any official break-up announcements were ever made, each of the Beatles’ members had actually walked away from the group at one stage, but always returned following their respective spats. Ringo Starr left for two weeks in the summer of 1968, but returned from his vacation with flowers on his drum kit as a peace offering that convinced him to stay. Like Ringo, George Harrison walked away from The Beatles for five days during the Get Back sessions in January 1969, when tensions were growing, and the group was being filmed for the Peter Jackson documentary. Harrison looked back at the difficulties, asking, “What’s the point of this? […] Everybody had gone through that. Ringo had left at one point. I know John wanted out. It was a very, very difficult, stressful time, and being filmed having a row as well was terrible. I got up, and I thought, ‘I’m not doing this anymore. I’m out of here.’” Harrison returned on the condition that The Beatles stop plans for live performance and that they move the recording to their new Apple basement studio.

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Months later, in September 1969, John Lennon privately shared that he wanted to quit by saying he wanted to “divorce” The Beatles. This comment felt particularly weighty, as The Beatles’ output was, arguably unfairly, dependent on the writing partnership of Lennon and McCartney. So, the breakdown of such a creatively powerful duo looked like the beginning of the end. Lennon’s strained decision also aligned with the emergence of The Plastic Ono Band, which perhaps gave Lennon a sense of creative freedom he felt The Beatles no longer provided.

Paul McCartney Finally Decided To Let The Beatles Be

Shortly after Lennon’s desire for separation, McCartney echoed the sentiment in Life Magazine. He expressed a simultaneous nostalgic longing for the old days and a need to move forward: “I would rather do what I began by doing, which is making music. We make good music and we want to go on making good music. But the Beatle thing is over. It has been exploded, partly by what we have done, and partly by other people. We are individuals—all different.” McCartney acknowledged the immense tension between a group of such musically strong individuals and hinted at a struggle between egos as well. It’s also a touch of class and reassuring self-awareness that McCartney identified the enormous pressure caused by the interference of fame and how that could affect the well-being of young men.

What seemed to be the ultimate catalyst for the break-up of The Beatles was the final few months of grappling with Apple Records, the record label founded by the band in 1968. The appointment of business manager Allen Klein was strongly resisted by McCartney, who instead favored his own father-in-law for the position. After that, McCartney refused to attend meetings, clarifying that the feeling of friendship had dwindled along with business camaraderie. By then, one could imagine it would seem like a stretch to find creative catharsis when even mundane business matters felt tedious.

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McCartney’s official departure was covered in the Daily Mirror newspaper on April 10, 1970, as part of a self-interview. The breaking story was confirmed with McCartney’s exit statement: “I have no future plans to record or appear with the Beatles again or to write any more music with John.” In retrospect, it feels a little odd to know there was a definitive day on which the news was announced, quite a while after it had been bubbling for so long. However, it also makes total sense that McCartney was the one to do it. The other band members had already established solo projects throughout their Beatles careers (Lennon with the Plastic Ono Band, Ringo with films, and Harrison with production and solo material), so it was up to McCartney to officially close a door that was already shut. His announcement then marked the inevitability of his own eventual solo album, McCartney, the final mark of The Beatles’ dissolution.

In 1970, after the split, McCartney revealed that “Leaving the Beatles, or having the Beatles leave me, whichever way you look at it, was very difficult because that was my life’s job.” But there was no need for him to worry. Paul McCartney has gained 83 Grammy nominations and 19 wins, including nine with The Beatles, two with Wings, a collaboration with Nirvana, and two lifetime achievement awards. He also holds the Guinness World Record for the most No. 1 hits as a songwriter. The Beatles didn’t fall apart overnight after McCartney’s announcement, but it relieved some of the mounting pressure. By the time it was official, The Beatles had formed their own legacies, shaped their own identities, and continued to define music history in their unique ways.

Days after the arrests of Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30 and six others, Gucci Mane is finally breaking his silence. Over the last two days, reports have confirmed that Gucci spoke with Dallas police on the evening of the incident, January 10. But die-hard Gucci fans weren’t sold on him “snitching.” But Gucci’s new diss record, ‘Crash Dummy,’ is telling it ALL.

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Gucci Mane Pops Off On Pooh Shiesty & Big30 In ‘Crash Dummy’ 

While the internet debated how Gucci Mane would handle the criminal case against his artist, he was preparing to release ‘Crash Dummy.’ There’s no telling whether he recorded the diss record after this week’s arrests and failed bond hearing. However, he teased the track on Thursday, announcing its midnight release on April 10. The release marks exactly three months from the day he was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed, on January 10. It’s also the first time Gucci has publicly spoken out about what happened, despite viral reports about what he told Dallas police after the alleged incident.

‘Crash Dummy’ is three minutes long, but goes in on Pooh Shiesty and Big30 from the jump. Though he doesn’t name them, here’s what he raps:

“Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy / And after all that, boy you still signed to me. I’m like Birdman and n*gga, this my Cash Money /And your fat a*s flunkie, he a stone cold junkie.” 

As the verse continues, Gucci Mane gave his POV of what went down on January 10. He confirmed that he believed they had a business meeting, but “it was a setup.” Mane said they were dapping him up, but “plotting against” him the whole time. Still, he’s not taking it personal, he said. For me, it’s all business.

“What don’t kill you make you stronger, don’t bite the hand that feeds you. And my money keep getting longer now these haters got amnesia.”

A few seconds later, he talks about winning “stupid prizes” after playing “stupid games.” Adding that, “Some people like to take a n*gga kindness for weakness, I pulled up on business but y’all was on some weak sh*t.” Later, seemingly taking another shot at Pooh Shiesty and his dad, Lontrell Williams Sr., Gucci raps:

“You learn from ya daddy/ So I guess that it’s hereditary / I’m that same n***a who put money on your commissary.” 

Gucci Mane clarifies that “this ain’t back in the day,” and that he’s not letting anyone destroy what he built, especially his 1017 label. He then bragged about being the CEO and signing the checks! “I done been betrayed now my heart turned cold,” he raps in the chorus. In the outro, he says: “CEO. 1017 for life. Big Gucci. This for all the crash dummies out there. I don’t know what the f**k you thought. Still getting money, this ain’t that.” 

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Brooklyn Beckham marked four years of marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham by reflecting on how they have “been through so much together.”

In a Thursday, April 9, Instagram Stories post, Brooklyn, 27, shared a picture of a bouquet of white roses he gifted his wife, which had a card attached to it.

“Dear Nicola, happy 4 year anniversary, baby,” the card reads. “I love you with all my heart … We have been through so much together and today we are stronger than ever and you are my best friend. I can’t wait to grow old together with you … I love you so much. Love, Brooklyn.”

Brooklyn wrote over the image, “Happy anniversary @nicolaannepeltzbeckham x I love you with all my heart … can’t wait to stay young with you xx love you so so much.”

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Brooklyn and Nicola, 31, tied the knot in April 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida, in a star-studded wedding ceremony and reception, which Brooklyn claimed was spoiled by his mother, Victoria Beckham, dancing “inappropriately” with him.

“My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song,” he alleged in a series of Instagram Stories posts in January detailing his rift with his family. “In front of our 500 wedding guests, [singer] Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead. She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.”

In January, Brooklyn broke his silence on his falling out with his family, including mom Victoria, 51, and dad David Beckham, 50.

“My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped,” he alleged in part. “My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.”

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After years of simmering tension, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham lashed out at his famous parents, Victoria and David Beckham, in a series of searing posts shared to Instagram on Jan. 19. Among other accusations, the 26-year-old claimed his mom and dad have been “trying endlessly to ruin” his relationship with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham, […]

“I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote. “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

Brooklyn said, “For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into. Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths that they’ll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.”

Representatives for David and Victoria did not respond to Us Weekly’s requests for comment at the time.

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Gucci Mane’s Alleged Police Statement Shared In Court

As confirmed by Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer following the failed bond, an FBI agent testified in court about the criminal case. Journalist Bryson ‘Boom’ Paul set off a chain of reactions after he revealed on X what went down on the stand and how Pooh allegedly reacted.

Paul reported that FBI Agent Handson admitted that Gucci Mane spoke to Dallas police on the evening of January 10—the same day as the alleged kidnapping and robbery at Luminous Studios in Far North Dallas. For context, Handson did not write the criminal complaint; a four-year agent, Brittany Garcia, did. She was in the courtroom during the bond hearing, but did not testify.

Under oath, Handson reportedly testified that Gucci told officers he and his security team—reportedly made up of former Detroit Police Department officers—were outnumbered by armed individuals during the incident. He allegedly told his team,
“We’re outgunned,” after armed individuals allegedly pointed guns at him and pushed him onto a couch.

Pooh Shiesty’s Courtroom Reaction Revealed

Meanwhile, courtroom eyes also turned toward Pooh Shiesty during the proceedings. Journalist Bryson Paul said Pooh rested his head against the courtroom wall and shook his left leg while defense attorney Bradford Cohen questioned the agent. Furthermore, he allegedly appeared to shake his “head in disbelief” as details about Gucci Mane’s alleged statement continued to be shared.

@TheJusticeDept v. @pooh_shiesty / @BigThirty375:

Under oath, @FBI Agent Handson testified and admitted that @guccimane gave a statement to @DallasPD about January 10, 2026 alleged kidnapping and robbery at Luminous Studios in Far North Dallas.

Pooh Shiesty would proceed to… pic.twitter.com/0xnTaUywRS

— Bryson “Boom” Paul (@brysonboompaul) April 8, 2026

Roommates Sound Off In The Comments

Folks ran straight to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section, and you already know they had plenty to say. Some claimed the Gucci Mane from 10 years ago would’ve handled the situation very differently. Meanwhile, others questioned why people were acting weird about someone going to the police after allegedly being kidnapped.

One Instagram user @ms.skyami added, “Lean gut Gucci somewhere shaking his head at the way Gucci Pro max ruining his name“

This Instagram user @thecoreyshow claimed, “Bro had a whole ankle monitor on. He the statement“

And, Instagram user @prettygyal_berry added, “So if someone try to kill you , you not supposed to tell d police??? Weird flex 😂😂”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @themaniac_mcclainiac shared, “Gucci got a wife and kid pushing 50 now that man don’t gaf bout no street cred no Mo 😂😂”

While Instagram user @jeremy.evans831 said, “one thing bout the police is they can’t wait to rat you out 😂😂 ‘gucci mane gave a statement’”

Lastly, Instagram user @inkycheetah claimed, “If you kidnapped me, IT WAS HIM OFFICER! 👮🏼‍♂️”

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The internet appears to be struggling to separate fiction from reality following a viral Vogue editorial featuring both Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep in the magazine’s May 2026 issue.

Wintour has long been considered the real-life inspiration behind Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada,” the character portrayed by Streep in the 2006 film. For years, that connection existed at a distance: Wintour as the influential editor shaping the fashion industry, and Miranda as a cinematic interpretation of that power.

Now, fans say that the distance has narrowed.

By appearing together in a coordinated photoshoot and participating in the same editorial conversation, many on social media believe that Wintour and Streep have effectively aligned the real-life figure with the fictional character.

Anna Wintour And Meryl Streep Team Up For Striking Vogue Feature

The May 2026 issue of Vogue features a joint editorial centered on Wintour and Streep.

The piece was written by Chloe Malle and photographed by Annie Leibovitz. It was executed at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York, where both women were brought together for the first time in this format.

For the visual portion of the feature, Wintour and Streep were styled in designer looks and photographed together across multiple setups, appearing side by side within the same editorial frames.

A recorded conversation also took place, led by filmmaker Greta Gerwig. During that exchange, Streep explained that she drew on Wintour when thinking about Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada.”

‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Feels Less Like Fiction After Wintour-Streep Reunion

Wintour and Streep’s Vogue feature arrives just ahead of “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which is scheduled to premiere on May 1, 2026.

The follow-up comes nearly two decades after the original film was released, with some fans suggesting that the line between fiction and reality has narrowed significantly in that time, if it still exists at all.

Reacting to the feature on Reddit, one user wrote, “This is cute, but I do find it deeply weird that Miranda is now perceived as a girlboss to the point where we’re all chill with Anna Wintour.”

Another commenter supported that view, adding, “Yeah, PR working as intended. ‘She enabled toxic work culture, but look at how cool she looks while doing it!’”

Old Anna Wintour Stories Resurface Amid Vogue Feature

Amid the art-meets-life discourse surrounding the Vogue feature, older stories about Wintour’s reputation within the fashion industry have also resurfaced. These accounts describe a strict, hierarchical workplace environment at Condé Nast, where she serves as Global Chief Content Officer.

“My dad worked at Condé Nast, and one of the first things he was told upon being hired was you are not to get in the elevator if Anna is in it,” one commenter wrote on Reddit.

Similar claims were echoed by multiple other users on the platform, with some even drawing comparisons to “The Devil Wears Prada.”

“Isn’t there a scene in DWP where a model gets out of the lift for Miranda?” one user asked.

Viewers Feel The Films Made Miranda More ‘Likable’ Than Intended

Another strong sentiment across social media centers on the difference between the original source material and its on-screen adaptation, particularly in how Streep’s portrayal of Miranda is perceived.

Some fans argued that aspects of the character’s harsher traits were softened in the film compared to the book.

“The movie was also more nuanced in its portrayal, I think, than the book,” one commenter said on Reddit. “The movie seems to actually care about what kind of person Miranda Priestly really is, beyond a devil.”

Internet Says Meryl Streep’s Look Outshines Anna Wintour

Not all fans were focused on the ever-blurring line between fiction and reality, however. Some purely zeroed in on the visuals, praising Streep for her appearance in the Vogue shoot alongside Wintour.

“Wintour sucks, Streep is gorg, no further comment,” one fan wrote on Reddit.

Another said, “Anna basically mannequin, lol. Meryl just radiating with so much charisma, it’s humbling.”

At the same time, a few commenters reflected on Wintour’s greater legacy, with one suggesting her standing might have been viewed differently had she chosen to step away from the industry earlier: “If she just retired like 10 years ago instead of being the Joe Biden of the fashion world, her legacy would be much different.”