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10 Greatest Action Movie Climaxes, Ranked
If there’s any genre seemingly predicated on building up to a exciting climax it’s action. They end with epic battles, explosive gunfights, nail-biting chases and the occasional special effects extravanganza. Action is all about tension and release, and there’s no better release than a climax. Forgive the crude metaphor, but its apt and action movies climax like no other genre can. At least the good ones do. Good action movies know when to hold back so that they don’t let their best action sequence occur too early in the runtime, or if they do, they at least know to climax with something smarter or more emotionally satisfying.
Not all of the best action movie climaxes represent the greatest or most memorable moments in their respective movies, but they all end them on a high note. They can wrap things up narratively or just kick some serious ass. Unsurprisingly, the best action climaxes all come from movies that are all basically classics across the board. It’s time to skip the foreplay and, like JD Vance when he sees a leather sectional, go straight to the climax with these ten action movies.
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‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning’ (2023)
Several of the Mission: Impossible movies have incredible climaxes. Fallout has a heartstopping helicopter chase, Mission: Impossible II has some top tier John Woo ridiculousness, and The Final Reckoning is an all-timer of an aerial stunt show. The best climax of the entire franchise, though, is the extended train sequence from Dead Reckoning. Beginning with Tom Cruise jumping a motorcycle off a cliff, and finishing with a dangling train that bears more than a passing resemblance to a sequence from the video game Uncharted 2, Dead Reckoning showcases all the best elements that the Christopher McQuarrie era of the franchise is known for.
Serving as a convergence for plot threads and characters, the train climax sees characters new and old all vying to take posession of the cruciform key, the film’s MacGuffin that can also put a stop to the evil artificial intelligence known as the Entity. Grace (Hayley Atwell) is in disguise as the White Widow (Vanessa Kirby) making a deal with Kitteridge (Henry Czerny) while the villainous Gabriel (Esai Morales) is busy making bodies and Ethan Hunt (Cruise) parachutes in. It rides a razor’s edge of comprehension and tension, but McQuarrie has an undervalued understanding of action geography that makes the whole sequence work. It ends with literal cliffhanger before leading into a narrative one, and it’s an all around masterclass in action.
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‘RoboCop’ (1987)
Paul Verhoeven’s hyperviolent satire RoboCop ends as many 80s action movies did. It has lots of blood, bullets and explosions and it takes place in an industrial setting. It also features a melting man who gets hit by a car and turned into a puddle, a villain who gets his jugular opened with a metal spike and Robo walking on water like mechanized Jesus. It’s the perfect summation of a film that fully engages with the excess of its era of action movies but does so with a subversive purpose. Every action fan has every moment of it permanently tattooed on their brain and if they were one of those who saw the movie at too young an age, it might have even been a totemic trauma point.
After having had the full Detroit police force unleashed on him by their corrupt corporate overlords, RoboCop (Peter Weller) takes refuge in the same steel mill where he died as a human. Along with his partner Lewis (Nancy Allen), he faces off against the criminals who once pumped him full of bullets and takes them out one by one in brutally violent, and darkly humorous, fashion. RoboCop is an action masterpiece of bloody brutally that climaxes with its most gruesome kill and its most satisfying villain execution.
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‘The Matrix’ (1999)
The Matrix redefined the action genre at the end of the 20th century, combining a dozen disparate influences into one cohesive action whole that held heavy influence over the genre for the next decade. The film’s mix of kung-fu, gun-fu and bullet time effects made it stand out at the end of a decade defined by high concept action, and all three are well represented in its subway fight climax. If not the best one-on-one fight in a martial arts movie, it’s certainly one of the most indelible, and it remains just as effective over two decades later.
After having successfully saved Morpheus (Laurence FIshburne) from the clutches of Agent Smith (Hugo Weaving), Neo (Keanu Reeves) has to face off against the formidable Smith one on one. Their climactic fight features fisticuffs and wire work, all choreographed by the legendary Yuen Woo-Ping, who had directed and choreographed a number of high profile martial arts movies which caught the attention of the Wachowskis. More than just the technical proficiency of it, the climax of The Matrix is a pivotal moment in the character development of Neo and his fulfillment of his prophecy. The Matrix was a cultural phenomenon and its climax is the perfect coda to the 90s era of action movies.
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‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ (1981)
Raiders of the Lost Ark is basically a series of iconic scenes strung together. From the brilliant opening where Indiana Jones runs from boulder booby trap to the indelible final image where the Ark of the Covenant is locked away in a warehouse filled with other hidden artifacts, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas’ action-adventure classic fires on all cylinders. That applies to its climax as well, which manages to be just as thrilling and memorable even when it has its hero tied to a pole. It’s one of the most satisfying and visceral depictions of divine retribution ever put on film.
Bested by the Nazis in the race to take possession of the titular Ark, Jones (Harrison Ford) finds himself tied up alongside love interest Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen) as the goose-stepping morons perform a ceremonial opening. Instead of unlimited power inside, they are confronted with vengeful spirits and the power of God, which promptly electrocutes, melts the faces off and blows up the heads of the villains in a spectacular effects display. The face-melting of the evil toady Toht (Ronald Lacey) is so violently gratifying that no villain death in any of the sequels has ever been able to measure up, which is a strong statement considering those villains suffered some memorable fates like death by crocodile, rapidly aging and disintegrating, and having their brain burst into flames from too much knowledge. The Indiana Jones franchise is weirdly yet awesomely violent and Raiders of the Lost Ark‘s is the best proof of that.
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‘Mad Max 2’ (1981)
The same year that Spielberg release his adventure masterpiece, George Miller unleashed his apocalyptic action classic Mad Max 2 (known as The Road Warrior in the United States). Returning to the world he had created with his original Ozploitation action film, Miller used his bigger budget to expand the scope and scale of it. From a dystopic world on the brink to a full-throttle post-apocalyptic wasteland, Mad Max is bigger and better than its predecessor in every way, including its climax. It’s a white-knuckle car chase through the desert that became so iconic and beloved that Miller would essentially turn the sequence into one long movie for Mad Max: Fury Road.
Some years after seeking his revenge for the death of his wife and son, Max (Mel Gibson) now wanders the wasteland as a leather-clad gunslinger scavenging to survive. He finds a small oil refinery and strikes a deal with its occupants to help transport their oil out and away from a group of violent marauders, which leads to the climactic chase with Max behind the wheel of a tanker truck. The climax is a hair-raising mix of kinetic camerawork, fast-paced editing and insane stunts, one of which sent a stuntman twirling through and earned his a broken leg. Mad Max 2 climaxes with one of the greatest car chases in cinematic history and which only Miller himself has been able to top.
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‘The Wild Bunch’ (1969)
Sam Peckinpah’s influence on the action genre cannot be overstated. His use of rapid editing, slow motion cinematography and brutal violence echoed through decades of filmmakers, with his influence directly impacting filmmakers like John Woo, Kathryn Bigelow and Michael Mann. His action scenes are some of the best of their respective eras, but none moreso than the climactic gunfight from his magnum opus revisionist Western The Wild Bunch. It’s a ballet of bullets and blood that contributed both to the film’s controversial status upon its initial release and its continued acclaim as an essential Western.
As a group of aging outlaws hang on to their old ways as the Old West disappears around them, they take up a job stealing guns for a ruthless Mexican General. After one of their own is taken captive by the General, the men decide to make one last stand against the corrupt leader and his armed forces. It’s four men against a hundred as bullets rip through bodies in visceral fashion. Peckinpah was insistent on showing the damage a bullet could do, and thus had special squibs made that packed a more bloody punch. He also made sure the sound effects for each gun was specific and distinct. It’s that attention to detail and emphasis on violence that makes the climax of The Wild Bunch still so effective. It’s the birth of the modern action movie shootout.
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‘Police Story’ (1985)
Jackie Chan’s Police Story begins and ends with its best action scenes. The opening shanty town shootout turned destructive car chase is iconic, and the mall brawl finale is equally so. The entire film represents some of Chan’s finest action choreography and most intense stunt work. Police Story was made after Chan had a disappointing experience filming The Protector, which was a co-production between the United States and Hong Kong and meant to break the martial arts star into the American market. It failed and Chan was frustrated by the production hampering his ability to properly choreograph more complex stunts. That frustration funneled into a passion that is clear in every frame of Police Story all the way through it’s nerve shattering climax.
As the final confrontation between Sergeant Chan (Chan) and the dangerous crime lord he has spent the full runtime of the film trying to stop, the climax leaves no stone unturned, or glass pane unshattered, as the cops and criminals throw hands, feet, arms and legs at each other. It crescendos in a stunt with Chan sliding down several stories on metal pole covered in lights, which ended up giving the star second degree burns on his hand and a dislocated pelvis after landing. Chan repeatedly put his body in peril for the purposes of entertainment, and the climac of Police Story is one of the most viscerally exciting examples of it.
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‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day is James Cameron’s action masterpiece. It’s setpieces are second to none but what is even more impressive is how fluidly its action escalates and organicalyl flows from one scene to the next. The final act of the film begins with the infiltration of Cyberdyne which becomes a police siege which turns into a chase sequence which leads directly into the action-packed climax. Cameron’s ability to build tension before releasing it in dramatic fashion. Terminator 2′s climax compounds itself with a series of confrontations that peaks with an emotional final moment.
Pursued by the T-1000 (Robert Patrick) into a steel mill, the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger) uses liquid nitrogen, a bullet and a one liner to shatter the liquid metal menace, who then reforms to continue his attempt to kill John Connor (Edward Furlong). The action continues, using a dynamic mix of visual effects, twin doubles and stunt work to create a seamless sequence that ends with the T-1000 dropped into a vat of molten metal for an iconic villain death. That moment is then quickly followed by the T-800 being lowered himself into the vat, giving the most moving thumbs up in movie history as he melts away. It’s not subtle and maybe too sentimental for some, but it’s the perfect period for a film that wears its emotions on its sleeve, and the action that comes before it is immaculate.
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‘Hard Boiled’ (1992)
Hard Boiled, John Woo’s Hong Kong swan song to the Heroic Bloodshed genre he helped create, ends with an extended sequence set in a hospital that is a ballistic masterpiece of sustained action. The film itself, a cops and criminals thriller, is itself constructed around its three massive action set pieces. It opens with a stunning teahouse shootout, has an explosive warehouse gunfight halfway through, and then culminates with the hospital that fills every floor with action. Woo’s hyper-stylized action has its origins in the slow-motion sequences of Sam Peckinpah, and its populated with characters influenced by the work of Jean-Pierre Melville. The director synthesized it all into something all his own that in turn influenced a whole new generation of action filmmakers, and Hard Boiled is his action masterwork.
After taking turns trading blows while trying to take down a Triad gang from outside and in, Inspector Tequila (Chow Yun-fat) and undercover cop Alan (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) find themselves trapped in the hospital with an army of Triad members after them, and a hundred innocent civilians in between. Woo is known for his balletic action punctuated by moments of slow motion but of equal note is simply how destructive his action is. There are few action directors who fill the frame with as much debris as Woo does, and its wall to wall in this climax, especially during the iconic three-minute tracking shot of non-stop action. It’s a relentless climax that has never been topped in terms of pure chaos.
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‘Seven Samurai’ (1954)
Equally as influential on Woo, and just about every other action director, is Akira Kurosawa. The legendary filmmaker’s impact on modern cinema is immeasurable and his contributions to the action genre are just as immense. His masterpiece Seven Samurai may very well be the greatest film ever made, but could also be called the first modern action film. It’s sword fights are still impressive despite the film’s age, and the climactic rain-soaked battle is a technical marvel of choreographed bloodshed. No matter how many technological advancements have come after or how more violent, more large-scale or more explosive action scenes have become, there is no bettering this climax by one of the greatest directors of all time.
Establishing the oft-repeated action movie trope of a team assembled for a mission, the seven titular samurai are hired to defend a village from violent bandits. Battle between the samurai and bandits ensues, and erupts in the film’s final assault that takes place in a torrential downpour. The bandits ride into the village on horseback and the samurai cut them down so the villagers can skewer them one by one. The shot selection and clarity of action is the kind of cinematic perfection that’s taught in every film school. Kurosaw used multiple camera set ups and telephoto lenses to precisely capture the choreographed battle, and it still has a gritty, messy authenticity to it that many lesser filmmakers have been unable to replicate. More than it’s mere minutes of chaos and killing, the climax is an emotional one driven by character, as the previously mocked aspirant samurai Kikuchiyo (Toshiro Mifune) deals the final blow as he succumbs to his own wounds, earning his place among the other warriors in their graves on a hill. It’s everything any action fan could want.
Seven Samurai
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April 26, 1954
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207 Minutes
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Roommates, when it comes to Dame Dash and Jay-Z, it seems there’s always a new chapter in their never-ending saga. While some former business partners keep things cordial from a distance, Dame apparently had a few thoughts he just couldn’t keep to himself this week. From critiquing Jay-Z’s recent performance to offering up an unexpected review of what he claims the rapper’s breath smelled like back in the day, the Roc-A-Fella co-founder put Jay’s name — and allegedly his mouth — back in the conversation once again, and social media is already sounding off.
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Dame Explains Why Jay-Z Had Him Embarrassed
During a recent conversation with The Art of Dialogue, Damon Dash shared his reaction to Jay-Z’s rare solo performance at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia—and let’s just say he wasn’t handing out compliments. Dame admitted he felt “embarrassed” for his former business partner, saying he couldn’t understand why the rap mogul was still performing at this stage in his career.
“It must be embarrassing for him to now have to be on that stage, not the same version of himself, and still have to work at that age because he has to,” Damon Dash said.
Dame Claims Jay-Z’s Breath Needed Help
As if critiquing the show wasn’t enough, Dash took things a step further by revisiting a personal gripe he’s apparently been holding onto for years. While reflecting on their history together, he randomly claimed that Jay-Z’s breath “always used to stink,” adding that chewing cinnamon gum allegedly didn’t help the situation.
“Jay’s breath always used to stink. And you know why, because for some reason — don’t you hate when n*ggas got bad breath and chew Big Red [gum.] It’s just cinnamon doo-doo. Nobody wants to smell that,” Dash revealed.
@theartofdialoguetv #DameDash says #JayZ breath used to always stink as he addresses #JayZ for dissing him during his Roots Picnic freestyle. (🎥: The Art Of Dialogue/YouTube)
Did Jay-Z Address Damon Dash Onstage At Roots Picnic?
Despite the barrage of jokes and criticism, Dash went on to suggest that fans no longer want to see this version of Jay-Z and even jokingly launched his own “Make Jay Great Again” campaign, urging the Brooklyn icon to ditch the natural hair, get a Caesar cut, throw on a Yankees cap, and return to the image Dame believes fans remember most. But Dash didn’t stop there, also poking fun at Jay’s now-signature afro and claiming the hairstyle was so distracting he could barely focus on the performance itself.
Meanwhile, fans quickly pointed out the irony of the comments, especially given Dash’s own well-documented financial struggles. To make matters even messier, some listeners believe Jay-Z may have subtly addressed Dame during his Roots Picnic set when he rapped about a “Chatty Patty” who was “down on his luck again” — a line many interpreted as a direct shot at his former Roc-A-Fella partner.
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Beyond the Gates spoilers for June 8-12, 2026 see the huge Young and the Restless and BTG crossover as Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) winds up in Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) arms. We’ve also got a tornado blowing into Fairmont Crest and tragedy strikes. As we do on early edition day, we start with what is coming the rest of this week and then we look ahead at next week. Let’s get started!
Beyond the Gates Spoilers Wednesday, June 3rd: Naomi Has a Talk with Smitty
On Wednesday, June 3rd, we’ve got Naomi Hamilton Hawthorne (Arielle Prepetit) having a long, long overdue chat with Smitty Smith (Mike Manning). He of course is the one who brought the red market ring to Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) attention and that started the whole undercover investigation. So I wonder if Naomi is going to be upset because Jacob almost died.
If not for Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin), her hubby Jacob would be gone and instead Derek is dead. Tyrell Richardson (Jaden Lucas Miller) goes to do something bold with Jessica. We’ll see if it’s more horizontal action.
And Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) offers some advice to his dad, Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson). And this may be about him annoying Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix) by nominating her to be chief of staff without asking her, or stepping by setting Shanice Johnson (Ernestine Johnson) up for grief therapy with Nicole without asking Shanice. Ted’s just overstepping all around.
BTG Spoilers: Nicole Turns to Anita
Nicole goes to her mom, Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie), for advice. And Nicole tells Anita, “Not everything’s about sex, but she tells Nicole, isn’t that what this is about?” So, she may be asking Anita whether she should tell Ted that she’s been thinking about him while boinking his business partner Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley). I personally think that it’s kind of cruel for Nicole to go behind Shanice’s back and talk like this to Ted. That’s just me.
Monica McCormick (Iona Morris Jackson) tells Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) her decision about whether she’ll be the new chief at Garland. Chenise would be thrilled and Nicole definitely doesn’t want the job, but if Monica turns it down, we’ll see. Ted comforts an overwhelmed Eva Thomas Richardson (Ambyr Michelle) and Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) is touched when Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla) and Cat let her know how much she means to them.
Thursday, June 4th
Then on Thursday, June 4th, as Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) and Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings) talk, expect some lookbacks with backstory of the whole con that she started on Bill a while back and the roots of it and just what inspired it. We also are going to see Bill feeling a bit put out by Hayley and also about Dani chewing him a new one for letting Mike get away with all that nonsense on top of Bill’s cheating and disrespecting his marriage to Dani.
So, Bill’s going to spend some time thinking about his current and past relationships that is also on their daughter’s minds as Chelsea and Naomi talk about Bill and Dani’s messy marriage. Naomi seems put out that Bill didn’t show up for Jacob’s ceremony because Hayley said no. And Bill sat there like a clown when Hayley told him and he just took it and just rolled over. Not cool. Dani’s also thinking about the past and André Richardson (Sean Freeman) is consoling Dani as she processes things.
Beyond the Gates Spoilers Friday, June 5th: Victor Newman Speaks at Fundraiser
Then on Friday, June 5th, we’ve got Vernon talking about the big fundraiser coming the following week for Martin’s reelection campaign. And Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) from Young and the Restless is going to be the keynote speaker helping to raise money for Martin. There’s also five more characters coming over from Y&R to Beyond the Gates. We’re going to talk about that in just a minute.
But we’ve also got Martin getting ready to greet the Abbott family from Genoa City. They are due in the DMV soon. And Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) from Y&R knows Martin from when they were both younger men back in New York years before he married Smitty and all that. And Kyle’s parents are also coming along. If you don’t watch Y&R, their names are Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters).
Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Grayson Hopes for Forgiveness
Also, Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) is hoping Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) will forgive him for keeping secrets. I will say Grayson had an understandable motive. Grayson was desperate for money for his mom’s Parkinson’s care, but still Derek is dead, and you just can’t unring that bell. So, I’m not sure Ashley is in a headspace to forgive him just yet.
Joey Armstrong (Jon Lindstrom) and Randy make final preparations for their meeting with the Impaler, which is set to take place at the casino. Joey will have Randy at his side, and the bad guy also gets to bring one guy. So, we’re finally going to get some answers and find out the identity of the Impaler.
Week of June 8th-12th: Impaler Exposed on Beyond the Gates
And then the week of June 8th through the 12th, that’s when we should actually see the meeting of the Impaler. I feel like Friday, we’re still going to be in prep mode. And then early in the week, it happens. And then the big Young and the Restless crossover event is set for Wednesday through Friday, June 9th through 12th. We’re going to see Victor Newman taking his private jet to DC.
Then he arrives in a helicopter and he’s going to be the main speaker. Vernon Dupree personally goes to pick up his old friend and he greets Victor at the helicopter pad. They hop into a limo and Vernon’s happy to have a drink with his old friend. As they head to the event, he and Victor are clinking glasses and Vernon says he made sure they had Victor’s favorite tequila.
Beyond the Gates Spoilers: Victor Chats with Vernon
And then he and Victor are talking about the first time they ever shared that tequila. It was in Genoa City when Victor was hosting Vernon and Anita. And Victor mentions taking them to the Colonnade Room. That’s a famous old school thing they don’t even have anymore on Y&R. And that his wife Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) was talking to Anita about music.
Nikki is an accomplished pianist and Anita is of course an artist. Victor admires Vernon’s politics and says he was always fair and never played favorites. And Victor says he admires the same thing about Martin. And then Vernon’s talking about building a legacy he’s proud of. He and Victor both are toasting to their legacies.
Beyond the Gates/Young and the Restless Crossover
What’s interesting is three of the other crossover characters are people that Victor absolutely despises. Kyle was invited because he’s friends with Martin. Victor hates him and he particularly hates Kyle’s parents, Jack Abbott and Diane Jenkins Abbott, who are also on the guest list and I’m sure they’re ready to donate. The other two crossover people are Devon Hamilton Winters (Bryton James) and his wife Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway).
And if you recall, Devon has actually been on Beyond the Gates before talking to Anita about recording new material. And this time, Devon’s hoping to talk about a brand new proposition with Anita. We’ll see Jack and Diane chatting up André and Dani at the fundraiser. Martin is hanging with Victor after his speech in front of the cheering crowd. And there’s talk about the room being full of reporters itching for a scandal. And almost all of the Beyond the Gates cast is on hand at the fundraiser.
Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) runs into Joey at the fundraiser and he of course is not happy to see her as she is calling him partner. And Leslie also runs into Ted and she promises that she won’t be naughty. I don’t believe Leslie. Not for one minute. Martin is venting wondering how the hell did he get in here as he stands with his campaign manager Shonda (Dawntavia Marrero).
BTG Spoilers: Joey Ruffles Feathers
And I wonder if Martin is venting about Joey being in attendance because he hates the guy and doesn’t want him around. Doesn’t want him donating to his campaign or anything. I’m sure that Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) has brought Joey as her plus one.
We’re also going to have Kyle from Genoa City spending time flirting with Hayley and they may be sneaking a kiss after she says Kyle literally saved her life because there is a natural disaster. A tornado hits the building. Windows blow in and a chandelier falls. People are screaming and running and hiding. And Bill just happens to be with Dani in the elevator and they get a jolt and she stumbles into his arm. So, we’ll see if all of Bill and Dani’s recent reminiscing leads them to cross lines and maybe betray their spouses.
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Babylon 5 Turned The Most Controversial Topic In Human History Into An Emmy Winning Story
By Jonathan Klotz
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In the history of the world, nothing has united people or divided people, like religion. It can bring peace and meaning to one person’s life while destroying another’s. To say that discussing religion in public is controversial, is if anything, an understatement. Babylon 5 ran headlong into the topic early on, using “Parliament of Dreams,” the fifth episode of Season 1, to show the good, the bad, and the importance of religion, culminating in a final shot that serves as creator’s J. Michael Straczynski’s mission statement for the entire series.
Everything that Makes Babylon 5 Great: Religion, Murder, And Love
Babylon 5 is the center of trade, commerce, and diplomacy for hundreds of species, which means when the Earth Alliance dedicates a week to celebrating religions, there’s hundreds of different celebrations on board. Each civilization showcases their dominant religion, resulting in the Minbari’s religious caste hosting prayer sessions, the Centauri throwing a party, and other, less-represented species get quick moments showing what’s important.
The main plot of the episode has nothing to do with the religious celebration. Narn Ambassador G’Kar is trying to survive an assassination attempt he knows is coming from a political rival out for revenge from beyond the grave. Paranoid, G’Kar assumes it’s his new aide, Na’Toth, overlooking that it’s in fact, the courier his rival sent with the death message. We get an early glimpse into the character G’Kar would become when he and Na’Toth stop the assassin, and let’s them get away. After all, the punishment for failure from the assassin guild is death, so why bother getting his hands dirty?
As usual, there’s another side plot focusing on giving fans a deeper understanding of one of the characters, in this case, Commander Sinclair (Michael O’Hare) dealing with the reappearance of his on-again, off-again lover and one-time flight student, Catherine Sakai. Now working as a planetary surveyor, Catherine ended up becoming rich thanks to her latest discovery, choosing to celebrate alongside Sinclair. Decidedly “on-again” for now, Catherine promises she’ll come back, and unlike Londo’s love, rest assured, she comes back.
An Emmy Winning Episode
Babylon 5 pivots back to the religious festival for the closing moments of “Parliament of Dreams” in a major way. Finally, Sinclair is going to show the alien diplomats Earth’s dominant religious culture. He leads them to a long, long line of humans, each representing a different religion found on Earth, starting with an atheist. It’s a brilliant moment that plays out right into the credits to showcase how many religions are to be found on Earth and that Sinclair intends on respecting every single one of them.
“Parliament of Dreams” was honored at the 1994 Emmys for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Series thanks to all of the alien prosthetics used throughout the episode. The regular alien cast, including Ga’Kar, Londo, Koth, and Deleen, established the look for their respective species but the talented team behind the scenes used this episode to start working out their stock alien background designs. Babylon 5 felt like a real space station populated with hundreds of different species thanks to the team’s dedication in creating unique, memorable looks, even if you only see them in the background of a few shots.
By the end of the series, there’s no doubt that Babylon 5 was ultimately a show about religion. The ultimate fates of multiple characters, including Sinclair and Neroon, is tied directly into their religious journey. “Parliament of Fates” is an early, beautiful indication to the importance of religion, and why humanity is unique in the universe.
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Shakira opens up about healing from ex Gerard Piqué's alleged affair: 'Life is a bitch'
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Shakira and Gerard Piqué ended their 11-year relationship in 2022.
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“Today”'s Carson Daly expertly does a Shoey live as cohosts cheer him on while chugging beer from his shoe
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Daly had to join in on the fun after showing a clip of Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds participating in the Australian drinking ritual.
Kyle Cooke was clocked by his Summer House costars for hooking up with Southern Charm star Salley Carson.
“What’s up with you and Salley from Southern Charm?” Andy Cohen asked Kyle, 43, during part 2 of the Summer House season 10 reunion on Tuesday, June 2. “Is that a thing? Did you guys hookup?”
Kyle initially denied the claims before castmate Lindsay Hubbard stepped in.
“You made out on the night of the Summer House premiere,” she said. “Don’t lie.”
Kyle confirmed that it was “the night before” the party.
“When I found that out, I immediately called [Kyle’s ex-wife] Amanda [Batula], and I told her that Kyle was making out with Salley, and I thought that that was crazy,” castmate Ciara Miller added. “I thought it was absurd. It’s insane.”
Ciara continued, “I’m just making an example of how good of a friend I was to you and how you’re a friend to me. So, I just want to point that out.”
Kyle Cooke, Salley Carson, and Meghan King. Bravo (2); Getty Images
The Summer House season 10 premiere party took place this past February in New York City. Kyle and Amanda were separated at the time. However, it was not yet public that Amanda had moved on with Ciara’s ex West Wilson.
Kyle previously denied having a romantic connection to Salley during a March appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.
“We were out with multiple friends, at a dive bar,” he said at the time. “This was not a date situation, just having fun. But, she’s a great girl.”
During Tuesday’s reunion, the photos of Kyle making out with Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King from this past April were also discussed.
“I didn’t know who she was, introduced myself,” he recalled. “We ended up at a Page Six party and then an afterparty. I could, kind of, sense people were looking at us.”
Kyle Cooke and Meghan King had a fun and flirty meet-cute while out and about in NYC. “Kyle didn’t know Meghan prior to being at the same event last night. She had pursued him the second she saw him,” an insider exclusively shares with Us Weekly about the pair’s unintentional run-in. “He was definitely buzzed […]
Kyle said that he and Meghan “went across the street” but “didn’t” get away from wandering eyes. They discussed their respective divorces before Kyle “gave her a kiss goodnight” — but things didn’t go any further. (Meghan and her ex-husband, Jim Edmonds, finalized their divorce in 2021.)
A source told Us Weekly exclusively in April that Meghan “pursued [Kyle] the second she saw him” that night. Kyle was “in great spirits” at the event, the source shared.
“He was definitely buzzed and was having fun with her,” the insider added. “It’s nothing serious, but they did hang out all night even after the event was over, and made out several times in public.”
The source added, “Meghan did seem interested and gravitated toward him more as the night went on.”
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I spend a good chunk of my workday hunting down Amazon deals, and every year the same thing happens: the best fashion finds start disappearing before Prime Day officially begins. By the time the sale arrives, the most popular sizes, colors and styles are often long gone. That’s why I’m already paying attention to the early markdowns.
Prime Day officially kicks off June 23, but some of the strongest summer fashion deals are already hiding in plain sight. Think flowy dresses, comfortable sandals, flattering swimsuits and versatile bags that make warm-weather dressing feel effortless. Better yet, every find on this list comes in under $50, making now the perfect time to refresh your summer wardrobe without blowing your budget.
The 21 Best Early Prime Day Summer Fashion Deals Under $50
Dresses
1. Our Favorite: The V-neck wrap silhouette on this boho maxi dress nips in at the waist while the colorful floral print keeps things lively. Short sleeves mean it works from June through September — was $50, now $44!
2. Vacation-Ready: Picture this A-line maxi dress on a seaside dinner reservation, sandals kicked off under the table. The flowy hem catches the breeze without flying up — was $40, now $28!
3. Pretty Puff-Sleeve: Wear this square-neck midi dress to a bridal shower, garden party or anywhere people will ask where you got it. The square neckline frames your collarbones nicely — was $60, now $37!
4. Boutique-Worthy: Embroidered florals, a smocked bodice and a flowy midi cut make this embroidered midi dress look pulled from a small boutique. The $48 price tag is the only giveaway — was $60, now $48!
Amazon’s already warming up for Prime Day, which takes place June 23 through June 26, and the early beauty deals are coming in strong. Since it’s four days long again this year (and perfectly timed right before July 4), now’s the moment to restock your everyday staples, try the laser hair removal device you keep saving […]
Tops
5. Our Favorite: Swiss dot fabric and ruffle sleeves give this V-neck blouse texture you can actually see. At $25 (36% off), it tucks into jeans or floats over white pants — was $40, now $25!
6. Luxe Lace: This eyelet lace blouse over white jeans and woven slides reads as effort without trying. Works for an art gallery afternoon or a coffee that turns into dinner — was $30, now $22!
7. Sophisticated Stripes: Three-quarter sleeves and a proper collar make this striped collared blouse read polished instead of beachy. Blue-and-white stripes pair with literally any bottom you own — was $32, now $23!
8. Coastal-Chic: Pull this long-sleeve button-up on over a tank with white denim and slides. Sleeves rolled, top button open, summer uniform handled — was $29, now $23!
Bottoms
9. Our Favorite: Wear these button-tailored shorts with a tucked-in tee for errands or a silk camisole for dinner. The pleats stay crisp through both — was $35, now $22!
10. Major Deal: The Hudson Skylar drops to $47 from $174, a 73% cut that’s hard to find on premium denim. These white denim shorts hit at a longer Bermuda length with a frayed hem — was $175, now $47!
11. Boho Babe: If you love how skirts look but hate the constant adjusting, this ruffle boho skort hides bike shorts under that flouncy hem. Crossed legs, no anxiety — was $40, now $36!
Swimsuits & Cover-Ups
12. Our Favorite: If you’ve stopped wearing two-pieces because of the midsection situation, the ruched tummy-control panel on these high-waist bikini bottoms actually does something — was $35, now $27!
13. Tummy Control: The U-wire top adds lift without an underwire dig, and the ruched high-rise bottoms smooth through the middle. This ribbed bikini set runs $28 for both pieces — was $38, now $28!
14. Breezy Beauty: Sun-protection without overheating is the eternal beach problem. The lightweight cotton on this beige cover-up shirt breathes while still covering shoulders — was $41, now $27!
15. Sleek and Simple: A deep V-neck and a gold metal belt do most of the work on this belted one-piece swimsuit. The tummy-control panel handles the rest, quietly — was $77, now $38!
Shoes
16. Our Favorite: A cushioned footbed turns these slip-on flip flops into shoes you can actually walk in. The faux leather straps look more sandal than rubber flip-flop — was $40, now $25!
17. Easy Espadrilles: Braided ankle straps and a raffia wedge give these wedge espadrilles vacation-postcard energy. The platform adds height without the wobble of a stiletto — was $60, now $31!
18. Sleek Slides: If complicated sandals slow you down, these slip-on slides cut the morning decision down to zero seconds. White goes with everything in your summer rotation — was $39, now $24!
Bags
19. Our Favorite: The Vera Bradley Original Tote drops 56% to $44, and the paisley print comes in green and purple. Premium cotton holds shape better than canvas alternatives — was $100, now $44!
20. Travel-Ready: Sling this checkered mini backpack on for a city weekend and stash your phone, sunglasses and lip balm in the pouch. Twenty-two dollars feels like a steal — was $30, now $22!
21. Chic Carryall: If you switch between top-handle and crossbody depending on the day, this tan croc handbag does both. The structured shape keeps lipsticks from sinking to the bottom — was $40, now $32!
If you’re already excited for Amazon Prime Day 2026, same! The event runs from June 23 to June 26 this year, but guess what? Amazon just dropped 17 of the best name-brand fashion markdowns early. We’re talking about major discounts on the labels and pieces actually worth wearing, like Tory Burch bags, Levi’s denim, Nike […]
One thing about Blueface and Nevaeh Akira? Their bond and streaming moments often go viral and spark mixed reactions. In a recent stream, the apparent couple reacted to comments from viewers, including one about getting “tested” for sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). After both confirmed that Nevaeh is the only person being tested, internet users went OFF with critiques and additional questions.
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STD Testing? That’s On Nevaeh Akira, Not Blueface
With over 2,000 people watching a recent stream, Blueface and Nevaeh got candid about how they stay clean in the bedroom. At one point, a viewer apparently asked when Blue last went to the doctor. Akira jumped in to answer, saying, “Y’all do know I go to the doctor. This man don’t have nothing.” Blueface added, “Yeah, she goes to the doctor for both of us,” and she laughed in response.
“She go in and if she come back and say it’s clear that means I’m good,” Blueface said. “I don’t even gotta go get checked up,” Blue also said.
Social Media Weighs In On Couple’s Testing Routine
Meanwhile, in The Shade Room’s comment section, the short clip collected over 6,300 comments from the roommates. As expected, some reactions gave harsh takes on the apparent couple’s bedroom safety practices and shared personal experiences with their method. Additionally, others expressed a lack of shock at their reveal, while a select few cracked jokes.
To start, @wessst.coastt wrote, “Believe it or not almost all these men think like that smh.”
“My lil brother passed after birth because he contracted a std that my dad gave his mom. That’s not nothing to play with,” @goldietheplayer commented.
“Gross 🤮 what kinda logic is this 🥴,” @ahh_wth_lexi added.
“That’s why them rates high now,” @rachelsaintfortmusic said.
“Like imagine laughing about this at that big ssa age…,” @lysandramarie__ commented.
“This is why I’m starting up my nonprofit to provide free s*xual health education and resources to young adults because the SCHOOLS FAILED US FR 😫,” @nhaomusic wrote.
@ambeebambiex replied, “Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t see what’s funny about it. If he came back with a disease, her unborn baby could be at risk too. She just laughs about it like it’s cute.”
“Nope, could not be me. I can not mess with a guy who doesnt get checked,” @moralesheidi added.
“A lot of y’all like this. That’s disgusting. Be carrying all types of yeast too,” @pnutbudder commented.
@blessed_gogetta wrote, “Huh 🤔 child yall do known can have stuff and we won’t know until awhile after smh he needa go!”
Meanwhile, @zimfitmums said, “This isn’t even about the economy. These two are born from siblings. I’m convinced 😂.”
Akira Seemingly Confirms She’s Had Multiple Abortions
In a separate circulating clip from the same livestream, Nevaeh Akira talked about her other doctor visits. She seemingly confirmed a viewer’s comment about her allegedly having six abortions in the past. After reading the comment, Akira said, “I don’t play” while throwing her hands up. Later she appeared unfazed about someone saying six abortions is a lot.
“I wasn’t ready, gotta get rid of ’em,” she said, laughing when viewers started making assumptions about Blueface being responsible for the aborted pregnancies. “They could’ve been by my first love. Y’all don’t know nothing, y’all just be talking.”
Then, someone asked whether she’d be okay with her unborn son Solar Porter mirroring his father’s behaviors. Her response was that she can’t control a man. “My son gon’ do what the hell he wanna do,” Akira said.
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What Do You Think Roomies?
General Hospital spoilers for June 8-12, 2026 are going to see Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) desperate to get out of his Turning Woods situation before Ross Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) kills him. And also, Steve Burton is back as Jason Morgan and we have his return air date.
Plus, we’ve got some huge casting updates. A new guy and a returning character, both of which we leaked for you in the past couple of weeks, and also two returning players and a reveal of which character was marked for death but got a reprieve. That’s something else that we leaked for you guys. And as we always do on early edition day, we are going to start with what is happening the rest of this week and then we are going to get into all the good juicy stuff that is coming next week.
General Hospital Spoilers Wednesday, June 3rd: Lucas Stresses Out
So, with that in mind on Wednesday, June 3rd, Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) is worried that he might have said too much. He might have spilled a little more than he should have. And this could have been something to do with going to the cops and telling them about Pascal Levesque (Mark Forget) and that he thinks he killed Marco Rios (Adrian Anchando) when of course he knows he didn’t, but I think he’s just trying to get the PCPD over there. Lucas is plotting. He wants them at Wyndemere to rattle cages. And that’s exactly what happened when Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett) showed up there.
So, it looks like Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), Lucas, and Laura Collins (Genie Francis) check in with each other on Wednesday. Lucas says they will shoot first and ask questions later. That’s presumably talking about Sidwell and Cullum. And Sonny offers some help and he tells Laura, and I assume Lucas as well, that if they offer him a suspect, he will bite. I think maybe they’re talking about Sidwell in reference to Marco’s murder, but it could be about the cops, but I think Sidwell.
Also, Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) wants answers. Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) and Carly have crept into Jack’s room at Turning Woods and he wants their help. But Valentin tells Jack that his and Carly’s help comes at a price. I’m guessing it’s to get the WSB off Valentin’s back. I would pay good money to see them pull Jack out of there and stick him up in the attic with Valentin. I don’t think that’s going to happen, but I think it’d be funny.
Willow Tait Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) makes Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard) an offer. So, Willow’s asking Chase, “What if there was a position more in line with his skill set?” I wonder if Willow is going to hire Chase to be her personal security. It’s kind of interesting that Willow seems completely unbothered by Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) threats to avoid Chase and instead Willow seems more intrigued by the threat. Also, Brook Lynn says to somebody, “Forgive him for what?” So, they’re likely talking about Chase because I’m sure she walked in while Chase is out with Willow out by the boathouse.
Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) is appalled by what she sees, which is Willow getting handsy with Chase by the boathouse. Michael Corinthos (Rory Gibson) asks Kristina Corinthos-Davis (Kate Mansi) what exactly she needs him to do. So, I wonder if she’s going to ask Michael maybe to get Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) to take over running Charlie’s after she leaves for medical school.
GH Spoilers Thursday, June 4th: Cassius Gets an Offer – Closet Scientist?
Thursday, June 4th, somebody gives Cassius Faison (Ryan Paevey) an offer that’s hard to refuse. This may be Cullum looking to Cassius to complete his father’s final project since Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) is MIA. If you remember, Cullum was telling Sidwell that he had somebody else in mind. And also, don’t forget Cassius told Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening) that his dad used to make him memorize the periodic table. You know, he’s not really a cop. He may be a closet scientist. So, we’ll see if he’s more than just a henchman.
And somebody warns Ethan Lovett (Nathan Dean), and this might have to do with the photo of him and Delilah Wilson (Lily Cardone). Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) tries to get Willow to listen to reason. Maybe about Chase or the Jack mess or the Drew mess. I mean, honestly, pick a mess. Josslyn tries a new way to escape captivity. This week, she’s messing with the light fixture.
And then she’s trying to jimmy the door open. Looks like she got a part from the light. So, Josslyn is shocked when it works. She gets the door open, but we’ll see how far she gets. Carly tells Valentin that Josslyn would never leave without saying goodbye. And she’s certain that someone took her. And Tracy’s arguing with Chase. I’m sure it’s about seeing Willow and Chase looking way too close.
General Hospital Spoilers Friday, June 5th: Someone Gets Good News for a Change
Friday, June 5th, Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) delivers good news, maybe to Chase and Brook Lynn about the baby. And I’m wondering if she’s going to show Tracy the photo of Ethan with Delilah. Speaking of him, Ava Jerome (Maura West) is prodding at Ethan on Friday. I’m sure it’s about Delilah. And Ethan may not react well. He seemed to have strong feelings for Delilah and was committed to keeping her secrets.
Also, somebody helps Brook Lynn and this may be Jacinda Bracken (Paige Herschell) or Michael and if it is, they’re not really helping her. Liesl Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) issues a warning to someone and this may be about the search for Britt and Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) Laura gets a win. Hopefully, it’s something to do with her scheme with Sonny and Lucas against Pascal and Sidwell moving forward.
Week of June 8th-12th on General Hospital
June 8th through the 12th, we’re going to see Nina continuing to protect Brennan. And I wonder if he’s going to, you know, mention that he’s at death’s door if he doesn’t get out of Turning Woods. I’m sure he’ll have also told Carly and Valentin at this point about Cullum trying to kill him. Speaking of Cullum, the actor who plays him, Andrew Hawkes, revealed that his character was supposed to die in the Britt, Jason and Rocco shootout. We leaked a while back that he was supposed to die and then it didn’t manifest, and that’s apparently because of this last-minute story pivot that he just confirmed.
Trina Robinson‘s (Tabyana Ali) showcase performance is fast approaching. We should see her and Gio Palmieri (Giovanni Mazza) rehearsing more. Tracy reacts to Ethan’s hidden connection to Delilah. I’m sure she’ll be classic snarky Tracy. Got to love her.
GH Casting and Return Updates
Quick casting tidbit and then we’ll get back to next week’s spoilers. Finola Hughes has been taping for a few weeks. So, Anna Devane will be back on our screens very soon. And Steve Burton resumed filming on June 1st. And that puts Jason’s return air date mid-July. Looks like it’s going to be Monday, July 13th. Also, we heard Michael E. Knight is back taping as legal eagle Martin Gray. I wonder if he’s going to take Curtis Ashford‘s (Donnell Turner) case.
Aussie actor Dean Geyer, known for Glee among other projects, is joining the GH cast as Tristan Roberts. That’s like a whole mashup of Tristan Rogers and Robert Scorpio. Plus, with his Australian accent, a tie to Robert makes sense. The only other person I can think of that had the last name Roberts on GH was that was the name that Carly stole from her best friend Charlotte Roberts back in the day. So, we’ll see who it is.
Also, Kate Mansi told fans to be sure to watch June 12th for more news about Kristina’s future. She is exiting very soon. All right, back to spoilers. Michael’s plot with Josslyn to ruin Brook Lynn and Chase’s marriage picks up speed. And if Brook Lynn doesn’t come clean to Chase before the car wreck reveal, I think he’s going to lose it on her.
Curtis’s Legal Troubles on General Hospital
Curtis may lose some cockiness when he finds out that he is likely not going to get a prison-free plea bargain. You know, this grievous injury to Isaiah Gannon (Sawandi Wilson) is a big deal. So, we should find out what’s next for Curtis. I don’t think he is going to come out of this shiny the way he thinks. And I am wondering if Jordan Ashford (Tanisha Harper) will push Curtis to apologize to Isaiah and try and make amends and ask him to drop the charges. I don’t think Curtis’ ego will allow for that. Plus, he’s somehow hoping to leverage all this into Isaiah being blocked from the baby’s life when Portia Robinson (Brook Kerr) is not down with that at all. And honestly, if anybody’s at risk of losing custody, it’s Curtis who’s just shown that he’s violent.
Final GH Spoilers and a Milestone
Britt and Rocco may be located and hopefully not by Cullum or Sidwell. Hopefully we’ll get an update at least. More on Josslyn and her deal with Cashes. And also they just taped the big milestone General Hospital 16,000th episode. They taped it this Monday and it’s going to air on Monday, July 13th, and that’s when we should get Jason back.
Cassie has reportedly revealed that she has moved out of the United States as she responds to a lawsuit filed against her and Diddy by male escort Clayton Howard.
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Cassie Reportedly Reveals She’s Moved Out Of The United States As She Responds To Lawsuit Filed By Male Escort
On Tuesday, June 2, TMZ published an exclusive report asserting that Cassie filed a court declaration on May 1, 2026. Furthermore, the declaration was made in regard to the lawsuit filed against her and Diddy by Clayton Howard. In her declaration, Cassie reportedly asserted that she resides “outside of the United States.”
“I do not intend to move back to the United States,” she reportedly wrote, adding. “I am a citizen of the United States… am not a resident of the State of California.”
Ultimately, she reportedly asserted that she would be able to attend court proceedings in New York. This, since this is where her lawyers are located. In her declaration, however, Cassie reportedly did not reveal where abroad she is living.
Social Media Weighs In On Her Moving Out Of The United States
Social media users weighed in on Cassie reportedly moving out of the United States in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @kgood1218 wrote, “Rightfully so. Raise your family in peace. Smart decision”
While Instagram user @_notsoopeachyy added, “$30M in another country really feel like $1B 😂😂😂”
Instagram user @dejaamour wrote, “Get that bread, THEN LEAVE ✌🏽😭🔥”
While Instagram user @paeeee.roll added, “they barely gave her justice so as she fckin should”
Instagram user @beautifulenigma_k wrote, “As she should! She just wanna raise her family in peace ❤️”
While Instagram user @winterlunaworld added, “Glad she moved herself and her family to safety and normalcy”
Instagram user @opheliazuniga_ wrote, “I don’t blame her. ❤️ now let’s leave her alone.”
While Instagram user @_leshv added, “she deserves a fresh start! 👏”
Instagram user @attitude_bae wrote, “Diddy really pushed this woman to her limits.I pray she finds peace wherever she goes.Amen”
More On The Lawsuit Filed Against Cassie By Male Escort
As The Shade Room previously reported, in July 2025, Clayton Howard filed an explosive lawsuit against Cassie and Diddy. In it, he alleged that he was one of the male escorts used in freakoffs for the pair, and alleged he even contracted an STD from Cassie. Additionally, Howard alleged he impregnated Cassie, which led to her getting an abortion, and he accused her of “manipulating” him into taking drugs and having unprotected sex.
“Ventura was not merely a victim forced into sexual encounters with male escorts, but rather an active and engaged participant who willingly manipulated and exploited others, including Plaintiff, to satisfy the sexually depraved desires of Defendant Combs and herself,” his lawsuit reportedly stated.
Furthermore, Howard accused Cassie of demanding that he masturbate for hours, forcing herself on him when she was on her period, and threatening physical violence alongside Diddy. In his suit, Howard requested monetary relief.
Per TMZ’s latest report, in her declaration, Cassie reportedly stated that Howard reached out to her husband, Alex Fine, in previous years. In his message, he reportedly expressed his happiness that Cassie was getting justice. To note, Cassie’s mention of Howard’s previous support of her comes amid another male escort, Edmond Laurent, who is also reportedly filing a lawsuit against her. According to TMZ, Cassie noted that Laurent also expressed his support of her before now accusing her of sexual battery and assault.
“[Edmond’s] ‘repulsive use of the judicial system and the attempt to make a victim into an abuser should not be’ allowed by the court,” Cassie reportedly asserted in recent legal docs. “[His lawsuit is] baseless and harassing” [and disincentives] actual victims from coming forward or testifying truthfully as a government witness.”
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