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10 Most Perfect HBO Miniseries, Ranked

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For the longest time, if there was one cable channel that network television had been terrified of, it was HBO. Home to some of the greatest series of all time, like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The Wire, HBO also had sensational miniseries on lock. Able to push stories to places basic cable couldn’t, HBO presented daring, brutal, and astounding stories that were wrapped up in a single sitting.

With so many great options, there are ten that are the most perfect. From a television adaptation of an award-winning play to retellings of true events, these miniseries are extraordinary. These miniseries have top-notch acting, brilliant writing, and cinematic production quality. They’re so good, you might be moved to check them out again!

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‘Sharp Objects’ (2018)

Camille (Amy Adams) is bedridden.
Camille (Amy Adams) is bedridden.
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When it comes to prolific mystery authors of the 21st century, look no further than Gillian Flynn. Her ability to pen an exceptional thriller has led studios to seek adaptations of her novels. Riding high off the success of the film version of Gone Girl came the miniseries of Sharp Objects. Based on her debut novel, the series is an American Southern Gothic psychological thriller that explores the troubling tale of a crime reporter grappling with her own traumas. Upon returning to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, Camille Parker (Amy Adams) investigates the murders of two young girls. Suffering from alcoholism and a recent discharge from a psychiatric hospital following years of self-harm, Camille is forced to battle her personal demons as she’s back under the critical eye of her socialite mother, Adora (Patricia Clarkson).

The series achieved critical acclaim thanks to Adams’ gripping performance, Clarkson’s daring portrayal, and the slow-burn storytelling leading to an ending unimaginable. That final realization serves as a massive suckerpunch. Though Flynn’s mastery as an author doesn’t resonate in the same way it sparkles on the page, the story and how director Jean-Marc Vallée rolls it out over the course of eight episodes is simply mystifying. A truly nuanced masterpiece, Sharp Objects served as a strong miniseries entry against a landscape of massive, long-running series.

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‘Olive Kitteridge’ (2014)

Frances McDormand as Olive Kitteridge and Richard Jenkins as Henry Kitteridge stare at each other across the dining table in 'Olive Kitteridge' (2014).
Frances McDormand as Olive Kitteridge and Richard Jenkins as Henry Kitteridge stare at each other across the dining table in ‘Olive Kitteridge’ (2014).
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HBO has produced many explosive, thrilling miniseries, but it would be a shame to leave out a brilliant miniseries that strikes right at humanity. Based on the 2008 novel by Elizabeth Strout, Olive Kitteridge stars Frances McDormand as the titular role, a retired schoolteacher in the fictional seaside town of Crosby, Maine. A strict yet well-meaning woman, she is married to the polar opposite, Henry (Richard Jenkins), a kind man who runs a pharmacy. With a troubled son, Christopher (Devin Druid), Olive battles a life of depression, bereavement, jealousy, and friction with nearly everyone in her life. Spanning 25 years across four parts, the story depicts the harrowing complexities of Olive and her various relationships. A masterclass of character study, Olive Kitteridge is an honest and poignant exploration of marriage and parenthood, navigating the highs and lows, from love to apathy and back again.

Olive Kitteridge is an unflinching view of human emotion through accessible topics of longing, loneliness, jealousy, and depression. The series brings out the best of McDormand, who continues to dominate through a balance of subtleties and strength. Her great performance led to an assortment of accolades, including an Emmy Award. An honest adaptation of Strout’s story, Olive Kitteridge is a miniseries that doesn’t deserve to be forgotten.

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‘Landscapers’ (2021)

Olivia Colman as Susan and David Thewlis as Christopher watching a small fire in an alley in Landscapers.
Olivia Colman as Susan and David Thewlis as Christopher watching a small fire in an alley in Landscapers.
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Whether the product is good or bad, audiences flock to true-crime stories. Often brought to life with a darker tone, these ripped-from-the-headlines narratives dramatize events that might seem too outlandish to be true. Maybe due to timing, Landscapers was a blink-and-you-miss-it black comedy true-crime thriller. The truth is, it was an understated hit. Starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis as Susan and Christopher Edwards, the miniseries chronicles the true story of the 1998 murders of William and Patricia Wycherley. The four-episode series follows the couple as they start a quiet life in France after burying Susan’s parents in their garden. Through financial depression and their delusional fantasy of the world, Landscapers depicts the contrasting devotion to each other with the reality of their crime.

Directed by Will Sharpe, Landscapers establishes a surreal, cinematic style that blends reality and fantasy. From Susan’s obsession with old Hollywood to David’s overwhelming sense of guilt, the contrasting mindsets are seamlessly integrated for a perfect piece of visual storytelling. Through the concept of multiple truths, Landscapers gives the audience a chance to choose their own version, even though they know the ultimate result. Colman and Thewlis are sensational, offering intensely nuanced portrayals of these real-life individuals. Whether in truth or imagination, they both bring humanity and vulnerability to the screen. At the end of the day, Landscapers is an eccentric love story told through true crime wonderment.

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‘The Pacific’ (2010)

Marines carrying equipment through tall grass in The Pacific
Marines carrying equipment through tall grass in The Pacific
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Serving as the second of three companion piece to a miniseries soon to come on this list, The Pacific brings the action to the seas. The 10-part war drama follows the men of Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment through the European Theater. Centering on three intertwined, true stories of three Marines—PFC. Robert Leckie (James Badge Dale), Cpl. Eugene Sledge (Joseph Mazzello), and GySgt. John Basilone (Jon Seda)—from Guadalcanal through Okinawa, highlighting the overtly intense psychological toll of combat and post-war return to civilian life. A darker, more somber series, The Pacific weaves the memoirs of Sledge and Leckie together for a bold and harrowing story of survival.

Less action-focused and more psychologically forward, The Pacific explores the profound disillusionment, PTSD, and moral injury sustained through the war. Yet the under-the-helmet perspective yields a truly immersive story of the loss of innocence and humanity. The production quality was quite extraordinary, making it one of the most expensive miniseries ever produced. The cinematography brought vivid images to the screen, such as the lush island landscapes, which serve as a reminder that the serene may actually be someone’s hellscape. The Pacific boasted a wide-spanning ensemble that represented the troops with honor and care. An honest exploration of World War II, The Pacific is a perfect war series for those who adore the genre.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

DA John Stone (John Turturro) sits in court with his client Nasir Khan (Riz Ahmed) in 'The Night Of' (2016).
DA John Stone (John Turturro) sits in court with his client Nasir Khan (Riz Ahmed) in ‘The Night Of’ (2016).
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We’ve all had those nights that we know could serve as a domino effect on our future. What happens if a single night ruins lives in the process? That’s the beginning premise of the extraordinary miniseries, The Night Of. Based on the British series Criminal Justice, the eight-episode series tells the story of Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed), a Pakistani-American college student who, after a night of partying with a stranger, wakes up to find her murdered. As the prime suspect, Naz faces a harrowing journey through the American criminal justice system. Showcasing the broken and flawed complications of the investigation and legal process, The Night Of focuses on the emotional impact the system has on each individual involved.

The enthralling mystery unravels with precision, leaving you emotionally bound, hoping for a positive outcome for Naz. Rather than a typical whodunit, The Night Of soars as a character-driven procedural. With Naz’s story as the focus, the most prominent relationship is between him and his ambitious lawyer, John Stone (John Turturro), who goes to great lengths to protect Naz and his innocence. The Night Of expertly demonstrates that a client-lawyer relationship is not always purely transactional when one seeks justice. Blending extraordinary political, social, and cultural themes, The Night Of rips open the reality of how, even the innocent, can get screwed by the forces around them, simply based on who they are. A truly claustrophobic masterpiece of suspense, The Night Of became a game-changer for crime thrillers.

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‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)

Mare looking to the distance in Mare of Easttown
Mare looking to the distance in Mare of Easttown
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Sometimes, we finish a series and pray that a second season will follow. Such was the case for the brilliant Mare of Easttown. In Brad Ingelsby‘s crime drama, Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet), a weary Pennsylvania detective, investigates the local murder of a teenage mother, Erin McMenamin (Cailee Spaeny), as she tries to solve a year-old missing persons case. Meanwhile, Mare navigates her own life, a life that is crumbling due to past trauma, grief, and family troubles. Set in a tight-knit community where everyone knows everyone, the murder mystery begins to hit everyone in unimaginable ways. A sensational dissertation on resilience and the lasting effects of grief, Mare of Easttown is a character-centric masterpiece where nothing is unfiltered.

Before we discuss the brilliant performances, Mare of Easttown finds its perfection through its stellar backdrop. Ripe with the DelCo accent and the isms that come with the locale, like hoagies at Wawa, Mare of Easttown is masterfully atmospheric, dropping you straight into the fictional town. It’s important as the setting serves as a formidable character. Ingelsby crafts exceptionally nuanced characters that lead to grounded performances. Winslet delivers a career-best performance on screen. Unlike many of her other parts, Winslet brings a raw and unglamorous performance in order to capture the sorrow of a woman dealing with profound loss. Alongside Winslet is a stellar ensemble that includes Julianne Nicholson as Lori Ross, Mare’s closest friend, Jean Smart as Helen Fahey, Mare’s mother, and Evan Peters as Detective Colin Zabel, the county detective called in to assist Mare. Through potent realism and gripping storytelling, Mare of Easttown left us wanting more. After the success of Ingleby’s follow-up, Task, there is an open door for more Mare.

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‘Watchmen’ (2019)

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Doctor Manhattan in HBO’s “Watchmen”
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Superhero stories lifted from beloved IP have always been a major player for blockbuster movies. But why limit a story to a single film when you can expand it into something extraordinary over multiple episodes? That’s what happened with the HBO adaptation of Watchmen. Serving as a limited series sequel to the 1986 DC graphic novel of the same name, Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen remixes history in an alternate reality of the 20th century, when some of America’s boldest events are given a new lens in a sometimes hard-to-watch, yet gripping fashion. The action brought viewers to events surrounding racist violence in present-day Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a white supremacist group called the Seventh Kavalry has taken up arms against the Tulsa Police Department. Because of perceived racial injustices, the police conceal their identities with masks to prevent the Seventh Kavalry from targeting them in their homes following the “White Night”. Meanwhile, Angela Abar (Regina King), a detective known as Sister Night, investigates the murder of her friend and the police chief, Judd Crawford (Don Johnson), and uncovers secrets about the circumstances surrounding vigilantism. Watchmen, a step up from Zach Snyder‘s 2009 film, was unafraid to comment on racial injustice, white supremacy, and police brutality through the lens of a superhero story.

The time-bending series featured complex, thought-provoking narratives as some of your favorite characters are brought to life. Yet, remove the heroes and villains, and you get a sensational social commentary that was necessary for its time. Thanks to the outstanding ensemble, which also featured Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Jean Smart, Jovan Adepo, Louis Gossett Jr., and Jeremy Irons, Watchmen rivaled many of the superhero blockbusters on the big screen. Watchmen is meant to be dark, and yet it doesn’t deter from its source material. Receiving critical acclaim, despite being review-bombed on aggregator sites, Watchmen was another example of a series that could have gone on longer. That said, one perfect season will go down in infamy.

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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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Person in a radioactive suit spraying a chemical in a foggy background in ‘Chernobyl.’
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At first, it sounded like a hard sell to see a dramatization of one of the world’s greatest human-made disasters. But right from episode one, Chernobyl married truth with entertainment to craft a sensationally riveting drama. Across five impactful episodes, Chernobyl told the stories of the individuals involved in the disaster and those who responded to it. The series went beyond the headlines and news programs to explore the human emotional and physiological toll of the disaster’s reverberations. At the time of release, there were parallels to modern society, with a focus on the dissemination of information and leaders’ dishonesty, which was quite horrific. Now, today, it feels as if history is repeating itself. Despite how it makes you feel, Chernobyl stands as a chilling, high-stakes human drama.

Chernobyl is a lingering horror story. The series was widely praised for its exploration of the disaster and its remarkable ensemble, namely Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Scherbina, a Council of Ministers’ deputy chairman, Jared Harris as Valery Legasov, the deputy director of Kurchatov Institute brought in to aid cleanup efforts, Jessie Buckley as Lydumilla Ignatenko, the wife of a first responder, and Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk, a composite character of many scientists and investigators. Despite a grim story, Chernobyl became one of HBO’s most celebrated limited series of all time, earning the award for Outstanding Limited Series at the Emmy Awards and Best Miniseries or Television Film at the Golden Globes.

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‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)

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Lipton yelling in World War II uniform in Band of Brothers.
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War films have always been a beloved genre on screen. Over the course of a single film, audiences are immersed in the trenches. But with a tight timeframe, you only get the major moments. So when you can bring a cinema-worthy story into series form, you get a sensational opportunity to expand and enhance the drama. That’s exactly what Band of Brothers was able to do. Based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose‘s book, Band of Brothers dramatized the history of “Easy” Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division. From rigorous training in the U.S. to major campaigns in Europe, including D-Day, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge, to the end of the war. Highlighting the extraordinary bravery, camaraderie, and brutal realities of combat, the perfect series showcases what heroes are truly made of. With creators Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg on board, the miniseries was in capable hands. And the execution was flawless.

Perhaps the greatest addition to the series was the inclusion of real interviews with members of Easy Company. This element brought a raw and emotional authenticity to the story. Pair that with exceptional production and sound design, and you get a perfect series. Band of Brothers was a tried-and-true ensemble, with a genuine band of brothers making up the cast. The giant acting troupe, which featured Damian Lewis, Neal McDonough, Donnie Wahlberg, and Colin Hanks, was revered for its effortless work in making war on the small screen feel authentic. The series genuinely highlighted the horrors of war over the course of 10 riveting episodes, including the call to action from civilian soldiers. Within the violence was extraordinary bravery, the true testament of the story.

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‘Angels in America’ (2003)

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Emma Thompson in a white dress with gold light behind her in Angels in America.
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Adapting a stage play for the screen is no easy task, yet Mike Nichols made it look like a walk in the park. Lifting Tony Kushner’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning two-part play, Angels in America, revolves around six New Yorkers whose lives intersect. Set in the Reagan era, the individuals grapple with the AIDS crisis, homosexuality, political corruption, and spiritual revelations. From a dying gay man visited by an angel to a closeted Mormon hiding from his pill-popping wife and overbearing mother, and an infamous lawyer haunted by the ghost of a woman he got executed, Angels in America truly is a gay fantasia on national themes.

The script of Angels in America was always going to be perfect; it was going to come down to its direction and acting. With Nichols at the helm and an all-star cast featuring Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Mary Louise Parker, Justin Kirk, Emma Thompson, Jeffrey Wright, and Ben Shankman, the miniseries was in capable hands. As in the stage play, the core group of actors played multiple roles in each character’s story. It was never confusing; it was exciting. Through a fantastical, surreal, and deeply emotional story, the narrative was woven together precisely. The heart of the miniseries was its central themes, which remain timeless. It’s rare to see an adaptation of a play be greater than its source material. Angels in America was an exception. As the script reminds us to this day: The great work begins.













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Collider Exclusive · Taylor Sheridan Universe Quiz
Which Taylor Sheridan
Show Do You Belong In?

Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown
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Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.

🤠Yellowstone

🛢️Landman

👑Tulsa King

⚖️Mayor of Kingstown

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Where does your power come from?
In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.




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Who do you put first, no matter what?
Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.




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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond?
Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.




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Where do you feel most in your element?
Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.




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How do you feel about operating in the grey?
Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.




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What are you actually fighting to hold onto?
Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.




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How do you lead?
Authority in Sheridan’s world is never given — it’s established, maintained, and constantly tested.




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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction?
Every Sheridan show has an outsider disrupting an established order. Sometimes that outsider is you.




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What has your position cost you?
Nobody gets to where these characters are without paying for it. The bill is always personal.




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When it’s over, what do you want people to say?
Sheridan’s characters all know the ending is coming. The question is what they leave behind.




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You Belong In…
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The show that claimed the most of your answers is the world you were built for. If two tied, both are shown — you’re complicated enough to straddle two Sheridan universes.

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Yellowstone

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Landman

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Tulsa King

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Mayor of Kingstown

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You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.

You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.

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You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.

You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.

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Netflix’s 7-Part Horror Miniseries Is So Good, You Can Rewatch It Multiple Times

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Netflix's 7-Part Horror Miniseries Is So Good, You Can Rewatch It Multiple Times

For those looking for a bone-chilling way to spend your weekend, if you haven’t seen Mike Flanagan’s Midnight Mass by now, then what is keeping you from this small-island vampire thriller? The series hit Netflix in 2021 after Flanagan first made streaming waves with The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor, but it quickly proved to be his most personal story yet. A dark tale of faith, fear, and failure, Midnight Mass gets better with every rewatch.

What Is ‘Midnight Mass’ About?

As is the case with some of the greatest vampire stories in literature, be it Dracula or ‘Salem’s Lot, Midnight Mass emphasizes faith — both the genuine and misplaced kinds — in a miniseries that will shock and awe. Initially, Flanagan first attempted to tell the story of Crockett Island as a novel before reworking it as a feature film. Yet, the project was finally realized in the form of a Netflix miniseries, and in a golden age of streaming television, it’s clear that this was the best format.

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“It is certainly the most personal of the projects for me, in so much as it deals with a lot of what I think about faith and religion, and what it means to be alive in the world, and what the hell happens when we die, and all of the little questions like that,” Flanagan once told Collider. Midnight Mass doesn’t criticize religion or belief itself but wrestles with the fanaticism that can spring from it, ultimately best realized in the show’s unique depiction of vampirism.

Everyone involved in Midnight Mass performs at their absolute A-game. From Flanagan’s distinct creative vision to The Newton Brothers‘ moving score (especially the re-imagined hymns) to the impressive cast that includes Zach Gilford, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Samantha Sloyan, and Henry Thomas — the horror series fires on all bloody cylinders. Of course, the real star of Midnight Mass is the charismatic minister Father Paul himself, played by Hamish Linklater. The hypnotic way he sways those on Crockett Island into his strange way of thinking is quite frightening, as his spiritual magnetism pulls in not just the most devout but also the doubting. Although the parts he plays are typically not so front-and-center, Linklater commands the screen here with a dominant and undeniable presence. Though Midnight Mass is a brilliant piece of horror on its own creative merits, it’s his performance that serves as the blood-red glue that holds the entire thing together.

Even if you already know how Midnight Mass ends, it’s an easy horror story to revisit again and again. There is something maddeningly compelling about witnessing the townsfolk be gradually swayed into accepting an “angel” that would sooner devour than deliver them from evil. Perhaps akin to most adaptations of Count Dracula (and biblical depictions of the Devil himself), Father Paul appears as an “angel of light” to those on the small coastal island. What at first appears to be in the best interest of those around him is revealed to be something far more sinister — as Flanagan noted in the aforementioned interview: “We’re all way more complicated.” That is part of the appeal of Midnight Mass. It doesn’t force religious clichés or black-and-white concepts down viewers’ throats, but earnestly wrestles with good and evil, man and monster.

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Mike Flanagan Has Yet to Top ‘Midnight Mass’

Since Midnight Mass was released, the horror series has often been compared to the works of Stephen King, and considering Flanagan is well-known for adapting the “King of Horror,” the comparison is quite apropos. As one critic from the Chicago Sun-Times wrote, Midnight Mass is “the best Stephen King story that Stephen King never wrote” — and we couldn’t have said it better.

After dazzling Netflix viewers with his two The Haunting installments (which we still hope will continue), Flanagan’s third (and best) streaming horror is leagues above anything he’s done since. Perhaps some of that has to do with his magnum opus being such a personal take on not just the relationship between religion and vampires, but also issues of grief, alcoholism, and self-discovery.

Not only is Midnight Mass one of the best horror series around, but it’s easily one of Netflix’s most rewatchable original shows. When it comes to horror outings on the streaming platform, you can’t go wrong with this particular brand of vampire thriller. It’ll make your skin crawl, but what more could you ask for from Mike Flanagan?

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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Stars Just Pulled Off One of Hollywood’s Biggest Power Moves

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Ahead of the release of The Devil Wears Prada 2, it was reported that Meryl Streep negotiated an increase on the figure she was offered for the first movie, because she knew she was invaluable to the project. Released in 2006, The Devil Wears Prada became a runaway hit at the box office, grossing around $325 million worldwide against a reported budget of $40 million. Streep, who has been nominated for an Oscar over 20 times, earned an upfront salary of $4 million for the original. The movie also starred Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. Two decades later, the gang got back together for the sequel, which comes with a reported price tag of $100 million. A new report broke down what Streep, Hathaway, and Blunt earned to reprise their roles.

Streep’s reputation remains unchallenged, and her star-power has only increased in the years since the original film, which made her character, Miranda Priestly, a cultural icon. Hathaway, on the other hand, went on to win an Oscar, while Blunt has emerged as a star in her own right, having received an Oscar nomination a few years ago for her supporting performance in Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer. Ahead of The Devil Wears Prada 2‘s release, returning director David Frankel admitted that the majority of its reported $100 million budget had been spent on the cast.













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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz
Which Oscar Best Picture
Is Your Perfect Movie?

Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
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Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.

🪜Parasite

🌀Everything Everywhere

☢️Oppenheimer

🐦Birdman

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🪙No Country for Old Men

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What kind of film experience do you actually want?
The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.





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Which idea grabs you most in a film?
Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?





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How do you like your story told?
Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.





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What makes a truly great antagonist?
The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?





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What do you want from a film’s ending?
The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?





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Which setting pulls you in most?
Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.





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What cinematic craft impresses you most?
Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.





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What kind of main character do you root for?
The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.





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How do you feel about a film that takes its time?
Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.





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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema?
The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?





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Your Perfect Film Is…

Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.

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Parasite

You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once

You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.

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Oppenheimer

You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.

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Birdman

You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.

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No Country for Old Men

You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.

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Here’s How Much the 3 Female Leads of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Reportedly Earned

According to the new report, Streep earned an upfront salary of $12.5 million, but she could’ve made more. Instead, she entered a “favored nations” deal along with Hathaway and Blunt, which ensured that they make at least $12.5 million each. This isn’t the highest payday of Streep’s career; she reportedly earned more for Don’t Look Up, the satirical Netflix comedy directed by Adam McKay. For The Devil Wears Prada 2, the three stars could end up earning as much as $20 million each through back-end revenue. By the end of its second weekend, it is projected to pass the $450 million mark worldwide. The movie opened to positive reviews, and is now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “Meryl Streep still wears Miranda Priestly like a finely-tailored suit in this sinfully enjoyable sequel, which is dressed to the nines in off-the-rack wish fulfillment and some trenchant observations about the state of modern media.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Chris Brown & Jada Wallace Reveal The Name Of Their Son

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Looks like there’s a new little heart-stealer quietly making his debut online — and fans immediately started connecting the dots once the sweet Mother’s Day post went live. Jada Wallace and Chris Brown are once again getting people talking after Jada shared an intimate glimpse into motherhood that quickly grabbed attention across timelines.

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Jada Wallace Shares First Look At Baby Arrow

In a photo shared to her Instagram Stories for Mother’s Day, Jada Wallace revealed the first picture of her baby boy, Arrow. The adorable snap showed the infant peacefully sleeping with his tiny fist resting against his face while wrapped in an off-white, zip-up onesie. Fans were quick to point out that baby Arrow is already showing off a full head of hair — and many couldn’t help but notice just how much he already resembles his daddy. In the caption of the photo, she wrote, “Thank you to my sweet Arrow,” followed by a yellow heart.

You Already Know That Folks Got To Talking

As soon as the photo hit the timeline, folks wasted no time running to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on baby Arrow’s debut. Some commenters admitted they weren’t feeling the name at all, while others quickly defended it, saying it’s actually cute and definitely better than some of the wild names people choose these days. Meanwhile, plenty of fans pointed out that all of Chris Brown’s kids somehow manage to look exactly like him in different fonts.

One Instagram user @his__worstnightmerr shared, “A son that actually looks LIKE HIM🥰”

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This Instagram user @deannejosephxo said, “One thing abt Chris is that he can’t never deny that a child isn’t his, because they all be looking like him! 😂”

And, Instagram user @kweenmocha wrote, “4 for 4, my boy the Wendy’s

Meanwhile, Instagram user @nyahhswrldd added, “Now he got 2 boys and 2 girls aw

While Instagram user @_dnailqueen commented, “She named that baby what??!!!!😭😭😭”

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Lastly, Instagram user @ashanii.___ claimed, “Unpopular Opinion i Actually Like This Name

Chris Brown Responds To Mixed Reactions Over ‘Brown’ Album

Meanwhile, Chris Brown also popped out on Instagram Stories to address the chatter surrounding his new album, ‘Brown,’ after fans spent days debating the project online. Posting a message on a simple black background with white text, Chris thanked supporters for listening while also acknowledging the mixed reactions the album has received so far. He admitted the criticism doesn’t bother him, noting that his last few projects faced similar scrutiny before eventually growing on listeners, adding that he still appreciates anyone who took the time to press play.

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Carey Hart Shares Rare Tribute to Pink on 2026 Mother’s Day

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Carey Hart is raising a glass to his wife, Pink, on Mother’s Day 2026.

“Happy Mother’s Day @pink,” Hart, 50, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10, sharing a photo of Pink, 46, posing with their kids, Willow, 14, and Jameson, 8. “The kids are so lucky to have an amazing mother in you.”

He continued, “Raising some amazing humans who will change the world.”

Hart and Pink have been married since 2006, recently relocating as a family to New York City.

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“We actually moved here because I am an amazing mom,” Pink said on The Kelly Clarkson Show in March. “And also so Willow could study theater and experience more Broadway.”

Pink’s daughter is an avid theater fan with lofty Broadway ambitions.

“She’s very into musical theater. I’m trying to get her to spread her wings a little bit,” Pink told People in 2024 of her daughter, revealing that she supports Willow’s dreams of performing on the Great White Way. “I want her to go do the damn thing. She’s got a voice, man. She’s a little bird. She wants to do Broadway and then be a trauma surgeon.”

Pink has supported Willow’s goals by taking her to see many Broadway productions, and in addition to bringing along her daughter to her various performances.

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“Willow has a job on tour,” Pink previously said on the Today show in 2023. “We just had to go over minimum wage and it’s different [from] state to state. I said it’s about $22.50 a show depending how long I go, if I run over. She goes, ‘I’ll take $20. It’s easier math.’ I’m like, ‘That’s not how you negotiate for yourself.’ I’m like, ‘You’ll take $25 so it’s easier math.’ That’s how you negotiate!”

Pink will also presumably get some “cool mom points” with Willow when she hosts the 2026 Tony Awards in June.

“It is the honor of an entire lifetime to host a night celebrating the literal hardest working people in showbiz,” Pink said in a press release last month. “Broadway has shaped my life and how I put my own shows together — it is a community that is supportive, and inclusive, and full of talent and love. These people give magic every single day, and I cannot wait to celebrate them with the entire world.”

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She continued in her statement, “When I was asked to host the Tonys, I immediately thought, ‘I have to get permission from my daughter.’ I’ve never been on Broadway, and shouldn’t you have to have been on Broadway in order to host? That seems fair and right.”

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According to Pink, Willow was “really excited” about the chance to attend the awards show as well.

“She was really excited about being able to have a ticket to go to the Tonys, so I’m hosting the Tonys,” Pink gushed at the time. “I’m really, really, excited and very nervous because that girl is a tough crowd!”

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‘Rivals’ Season 2 Is Bigger, Better, and Raunchier Than Ever

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It’s been almost two years since Rivals first quietly dropped on Hulu, and since then, the series’ hype has grown as it has gained more fans, earned more international recognition, and received an extension that bumped it from eight episodes to twelve per season. Based on a series of novels by the late author Jilly Cooper, Rivals follows the glamorous and steamy lives of the inhabitants of the fictional county of Rutshire, nestled in the rolling green hills of the Cotswolds. Bonkbusters might have once been considered lowbrow for their explicit sex scenes and over-the-top drama, but no genre is better suited to a television adaptation.

Rivals Season 1 sets the perfect stage, taking us to the idyllic English countryside and giving us a taste of how the other very rich and very powerful half live. With illicit affairs and soapy drama paired with commentary on socioeconomic gaps and class divide, the series proved it could have it all. But lightning rarely strikes twice, and with more characters and more episodes, can Rivals impress for a second time and prove that its success is more than just chance?

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‘Rivals’ Season 2 Doubles Down on Drama, Affairs, and Intrigue

One thing that’s immediately evident when you start Rivals Season 2 is that the series is simply delivering more on all fronts. There are a handful of new characters, most of them plucked directly from the pages of Polo, the next book in Cooper’s Rutshire Chronicles series. There are new sets, bigger hair, and scandal waiting around every corner. However, Rivals hasn’t just expanded in scope; it’s also gone deeper than even the novels have.

The series picks up not long after the end of Season 1, and the rivalry between TV production companies Corinium and Venturer is now trucking along at full steam. After being bludgeoned over the head by Cameron Cook (Nafessa Williams), Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) has not only survived his attack but is, unsurprisingly, coming for blood. Tony, who is gloriously wicked and devious in Season 2, removes any remnant of the sheep’s clothing he might have worn in Season 1, becoming the big bad wolf of Rutshire. His aim? Obliterating Venturer from the map and getting his revenge on all the people who have wronged him. First in his sights is the most obvious target: his long-time rival Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell).

Although Season 1 might have ended on a hopeful note, with Rupert finally giving in to his feelings for Taggie (Bella Maclean), with the two sharing a heated kiss in the kitchen, the course of true love not only isn’t running smoothly for them, but it’s a rocky and steep ride down a path of hairpin turns. Merely seconds after their kiss, the somewhat reformed rake is faced with a new conflict. Cameron, covered in Tony’s blood after the attack, needs his help, and Rupert has made a promise to protect her. When he chooses to be noble rather than selfish, Rupert’s love life is thrown into disarray almost immediately.


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Maclean and Hassell are joined by David Tennant, Claire Rushbrook, and Catriona Chandler as they break down Season 2.

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It’s not just Rupert’s love story that’s taking center stage; Declan O’Hara (Aidan Turner) is still in one of the most toxic marriages known to man with Maud (Victoria Smurfit), who is now acting in A Doll’s House in a supporting role after leaving Declan last season to finally reclaim her career. You might consider Declan to be one of the show’s most eloquent and intellectual characters, especially after his stirring speech at the end of Season 1, but in matters of love, he’s a hot mess. If you thought these two were messy in Season 1, Season 2 blows all of that out of the water. The third head of the Venturer hydra is tech magnate Freddie Jones (Danny Dyer), who consummated his will-they-won’t-they romance with novelist Lizzie Vereker (Katherine Parkinson) last season. Their relationship is likely the least problematic of the bunch on the surface, but the problem is that both Freddie and Lizzie are married with kids, and as devoted as they are to each other, they’re also devoted to their families.

If that sounds like a lot, let me reassure you: there’s more. Without going into detail, new relationships and pairings pop up left and right in Season 2. Characters who were previously in supporting roles have been given more to work with, like Luca Pasqualino‘s Bas Baddingham and Gary Lamont‘s Charles Fairburn. And, because it is still a bonkbuster, the season has more sex and more full-frontal nudity than ever before, complete with riding crops and excessive skinny-dipping. After watching the first five episodes of Rivals Season 2, it almost feels as if Season 1 was the prequel, setting the stage for the true story to emerge.

‘Rivals’ Cast Performances Are the Stars of Season 2

As delicious as the plots of Season 2 are, it’s the cast that really shines in Rivals. Tennant was spectacular last season, showing how ambitious and cutthroat Tony is, but Season 2 proves that Tony is not only an antagonist, but one who has zero regard for anyone but himself. Tennant has completely leaned into his character’s villainous side, acting as a puppet master of some of the series’ most shocking schemes so far. In some ways, this flattens Tony into a near caricature, but it’s a necessary step for the story to keep chugging along at full steam. On the flip side, if Hassell’s Rupert felt somewhat one-note at his initial introduction, Season 2 has fully fleshed out the character, giving him a tragic turn that plunges Rupert to the lowest of lows and forces him to dig his way out. Hassell is heartbreaking as Rupert, with every expression written clearly on his face as he wrestles with his career and love life while also being haunted by past ghosts.

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Season 2 brings in Hayley Atwell‘s Helen Gordon as Rupert’s ex-wife; Rupert Everett as his former showjumping team manager, Malise Gordon; and the couple’s two kids, Marcus and Tabitha. Atwell is a recast, but she proves in every scene that she’s a perfect choice for Helen, even if her American accent comes and goes at times. Some of Hassell’s most heartbreaking scenes are when the former couple clash, tearing away the charisma of a former Olympian and politician and revealing one of the most flawed characters in the series.

Rupert’s most nuanced moments, however, happen opposite Maclean’s Taggie. There was a big kerfuffle about the age gap between these two characters when they were first paired up, but the fact of the matter is that the obstacles in their relationship are much more serious than that. Cameron is a complicating factor, but Taggie is also Declan’s daughter, and Rupert is slowly gaining a conscience for the first time in his life. For her part, Maclean plays Taggie with maturity beyond her years. While much of her storyline is devoted to Taggie’s relationship with Rupert, Maclean also gets to dive deeper into new facets of her character that give her a chance to shine. From dancing in a bar to shedding her more passive previous persona, Taggie is just one example of giving this ensemble more to work with without making them feel vastly out of character. That her chemistry-laden scenes with Hassell are a combination of devastating and gut-wrenching is simply the icing on the cake.

One of the most delightful surprises of Season 2 is Smurfit’s Maud, who comes into her own now that she’s been freed from the shackles of being a bored and neglected housewife. When Smurfit shines in a play near the mid-point of the season, it doubles as a rare treat and the best character development. While she has new and complicated relationships with those beyond the O’Hara clan, Smurfit’s best scenes still come when she’s across Turner as Declan. The electricity between the two actors means every scene is not only fraught with tension but also longing and uncertainty.

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‘Rivals’ Honors the ’80s, Bonkbusters, and Jilly Cooper

Aidan Turner in Rivals Season 2
Aidan Turner in Rivals Season 2
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It’s not an exaggeration to say that the world lost a literary giant when Cooper passed away last October. Anyone who has read one of her books knows how clever the queen of bonkbusters is at weaving an addictive narrative. As an executive producer on the series and having worked on the whole of Season 2, Cooper’s fingerprints are all over the show. Those hoping the series will hew closely to the original Rivals novel might be slightly disappointed; some characters have been combined, and some scenes have been streamlined. However, that doesn’t mean Season 2 isn’t loyal to the story Cooper has crafted; in fact, the changes enhance this more modernized adaptation, offering depth the book necessarily couldn’t.

Alongside Season 2’s drama, the lush and vibrant costuming and set design are back on full display. From turquoise and pastel indoor pools to verdant polo fields, Rivals drops you right back into the luxury of the most affluent part of England, and it feels as authentic as the crushed velvet dresses the characters are swathed in. David Bowie and Rick James play as characters scheme and bond, all clad in pinstripe suits and florals. It’s this connection to authenticity that gives the series a unique flavor and flair, which has been missing from the world of grim and gritty television.

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‘Rivals’ Season 2 Is Bigger and Better, but Not Flawless

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However, not everything is perfect about Rivals Season 2. The chief problem is the pacing — not in the story itself, but rather its overall release schedule. Season 1 experienced a full drop, making it easy to binge for anyone with a free weekend, but Season 2 adopts methods from fellow competitor streamers that don’t do Rivals any favors. Split into two parts, the first part of Season 2 premieres with a three-episode drop, followed by weekly releases before the season takes a break after Episode 6. Shows like Bridgerton and Stranger Things have employed a similar split-season release schedule, albeit with binge drops. Prime Video shows have seen success with a hybrid model, dropping three episodes first and then airing weekly until the finale. Rivals‘ hybrid-of-a-hybrid schedule has the potential to confuse audiences, especially since the three-episode premiere leaves the story off on a pretty drastic low point that might deter weekly viewers and lead them to simply wait three weeks until the full season is out.

The creative cinematography in Season 1 is also back; one scene sees the complete upending of a character’s life, and the camera slowly spins before literally turning upside-down. Some of the visual language used in these shots is about as subtle as a sledgehammer. There’s one particular scene that appears like a one-shot at a dinner party; the editing of the scene offers asides of other characters, but undercuts the tempo of the take. It doesn’t happen often enough to detract from the series, but it is noticeable enough to feel heavy-handed at times.

However, these are just minor gripes for a show that has really emerged from its chrysalis. If Rivals‘ first season was glam and fun, Season 2 uses that as a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. The more complex and morally grey storylines refuse to take the easy way out despite the fluffy packaging. You might have found yourself rooting for extramarital affairs in Season 1, but Season 2 is ready to douse you in some cold water and remind you that all actions have consequences. That’s what makes the series work: you get the good and the bad. It’s far more than just a guilty pleasure; Rivals Season 2 surpasses Season 1 on nearly every front, proving that more time and space to breathe is exactly what a show needs to mature into a resounding win.

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Rivals Season 2 premieres May 15 on Hulu.


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Dee Koppang O’Leary, Alexandra Brodski, Elliot Hegarty

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  • Fantastic performances come from David Tennant, Victoria Smurfit, and Alex Hassell.
  • Storylines have been completely expanded to add more depth to supporting and main characters.
  • The pacing of the release schedule creates inconsistencies in the season’s tempo.
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Prime Video’s Forgotten but Brilliant 2-Part Horror Anthology Is a Perfect Binge

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Everyone loves a good monster, and in recent years, our favorite ones have come back from the dead in a slew of new adaptations like Dracula, Wolf Man, and Frankenstein. With these creatures returning to the spotlight, there is no better time to return to their folkloric origins, because, according to Prime Video’s 2017 horror series Lore, every movie monster has a tiny grain of truth behind it. Of course, in no capacity does this series claim these creatures are not fictional, but it chronicles the real historical events that first precipitated these myths. As an adaptation of a famous podcast of the same name, Lore is as undeservedly forgotten as the origins of the mythology it explores, but now is the perfect time to revisit the brilliant series.

The Darkest Spots of History Are Captured in This Diverse Horror Anthology

Each episode of Lore revolves around a different creepy historical event, some tracing back the origins of mythical creatures while others pluck a particularly nasty period of history to delve into. They are based on a podcast by Aaron Mahnke that was popularized in 2015, and he joins the show as a narrator, eerily recounting the horrors of the invention of the ice pick lobotomy or incidents involving the Irish folkloric creatures, changelings. While his drawling narration delivers these chilling facts, the screen mainly relies on live-action re-enactments, but they are mixed with spots of animation and stock footage, which works to keep us visually engaged while devouring the dark shadows of history.

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Which Horror Villain Do You Have the Best Chance of Surviving?
Jason Voorhees · Michael Myers · Freddy Krueger · Pennywise · Chucky

Five killers. Five completely different ways to die — if you’re not smart enough, fast enough, or self-aware enough to avoid it. Only one of them is the villain your particular set of instincts gives you a fighting chance against. Eight questions will figure out which one.

🏕️Jason

🔪Michael

💤Freddy

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Something feels wrong. You can’t explain it — you just know. What do you do?
First instincts are the difference between the survivor and the first act casualty.





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Where are you most likely to find yourself when things go wrong?
Setting is everything in horror. Where you are determines which rules apply.





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What is your most reliable survival asset?
Every survivor has a quality the villain didn’t account for. What’s yours?





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What kind of fear is hardest for you to fight through?
Knowing your weakness is the first step to not dying because of it.





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You’re with a group when things start going wrong. What’s your role?
Horror movies are brutally clear about who survives group situations and who doesn’t.





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What’s the horror movie mistake you’re most likely to make?
Honest self-assessment is a survival skill. Denial is not.





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What’s your best weapon against something that can’t be stopped by conventional means?
Every horror villain has a weakness. The survivors are always the ones who find it.





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It’s the final scene. You’re the last one standing. How did you make it?
The final survivor always has a reason. What’s yours?





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Your Best Chance Is Against…

Your instincts, your strengths, and your particular way of thinking under pressure point to one villain you actually have a fighting chance against. Everyone else — good luck.

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Camp Crystal Lake · Friday the 13th

Jason Voorhees

Jason is relentless, but he is also predictable — and that is the gap you would exploit.

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  • He moves in straight lines toward his target. He doesn’t strategise, doesn’t adapt, doesn’t outsmart. He simply pursues.
  • Your ability to keep moving, use the environment, and resist the panic that freezes most victims gives you a genuine edge.
  • The Crystal Lake survivors were always the ones who stopped running in circles and started thinking about terrain, water, and distance.
  • You think like that. Which means Jason, for all his indestructibility, would face someone who simply refused to be where he expected.


Haddonfield, Illinois · Halloween

Michael Myers

Michael watches before he moves. He is patient, methodical, and almost impossible to detect — until it’s too late for anyone who isn’t paying close enough attention.

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  • But you are paying attention. You notice the shape in the window, the car parked slightly wrong, the silence where there should be sound.
  • Michael’s power lies in the invisibility of ordinary suburbia — the fact that nothing ever looks wrong until it already is.
  • Your spatial awareness and instinct to map every room, every exit, and every shadow before you need them is precisely the quality Laurie Strode had.
  • You are not a victim waiting to happen. You are someone who already suspects something is wrong — and acts on it.


Elm Street · A Nightmare on Elm Street

Freddy Krueger

Freddy wins by getting inside your head — using your own fears, your own memories, your own subconscious as weapons against you. That strategy requires a target who can be destabilised.

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  • You are harder to destabilise than most. You’ve faced uncomfortable truths about yourself and you haven’t looked away.
  • The survivors on Elm Street were always the ones who understood what was happening and chose to face it rather than flee from it.
  • Freddy’s greatest weakness is that his power evaporates in the presence of someone who refuses to give him the fear he feeds on.
  • Your psychological resilience — the ability to stay grounded when reality itself becomes unreliable — is exactly the quality that keeps you alive here.


Derry, Maine · It

Pennywise

Pennywise is ancient, shapeshifting, and feeds on terror — but it has one critical vulnerability: it cannot function against someone who genuinely stops being afraid of it.

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  • The Losers Club didn’t survive because they were braver than everyone else. They survived because they faced their fears together, and faced them honestly.
  • You ask the questions others avoid. You look directly at what frightens you rather than turning away.
  • That directness — the refusal to let fear fester in the dark — is Pennywise’s worst nightmare.
  • It chose the wrong target when it chose you. You are exactly the kind of person whose fear tastes like nothing at all.


Chicago · Child’s Play

Chucky

Chucky’s greatest advantage is that nobody takes him seriously until it’s already too late. He exploits the gap between how something looks and what it actually is.

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  • You don’t have that gap. You take threats seriously regardless of how they present — and you never make the mistake of underestimating something because of its size or appearance.
  • Chucky relies on surprise, on the delay between recognition and response. You close that delay faster than almost anyone.
  • Your instinct to treat every unfamiliar thing with appropriate scepticism — rather than dismissing it because it seems absurd — is the exact quality that keeps you breathing.
  • Against Chucky, not laughing is already winning. You are very good at not laughing.

While the format may take a couple of episodes to get used to, you will easily become hooked on the concept itself. There’s a morbid fascination with witnessing how these strange and often brutal incidents can ripple out into legends that are so distorted from the original event, with help from local beliefs and evolving folklore. Some episodes go straight to the source, like “They Made a Tonic”, which speculates that the term “vampires” originated in America due to a particular disease. Meanwhile, others explore how specific incidents and urban legends cross-pollinate, like “Mary Webster: The Witch of Hadley,” where a woman is accused of being a witch 10 years before the Salem witch trials, heightened by the already established mythology.

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Folkin’ hell.

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The best part of anthology shows is that you can handpick your poison from the available episodes without needing context, and Lore’s sheer variety means there is something for every horror fan. If the origins of cult classic movie monsters don’t appeal to you, then there are stories that delve into historical events that appear as supernatural incidents, like haunted houses or dolls. If you’re just looking for a creepy historical gem, Lore also delivers disturbing tales about grave robbers, a blood-bathing countess, and twisted psychiatric inventions. By being selective initially, you can ease into the show’s style before deciding to continue with other episodes, as every single one of them offers its own haunting reasons to stay.

‘Lore’ Will Leave You Haunted By These Creepy Historical Tales

Most of Lore follows an educational tone, so it is delightfully surprising and effective whenever the show dips into a truly chilling atmosphere. The nature of the stories establishes the baseline for the horror, but the re-enactments and performances accentuate each point in a way the original podcast medium couldn’t. It’s a constant visual reminder that these terrifying stories are about real people, injecting humanity into monstrous legends, an act that feels distinctly unnerving. Whether that be Holland Roden‘s expressive eyes as she plays a wife who is suspected to be a changeling, or Colm Feore‘s deeply disturbing performance as a doctor who shouldn’t have a medical license.

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Aside from the human factor, Lore constructs its creepy atmosphere through visuals that will doggedly haunt you. There are traditional approaches, like the black-and-white body horror of witnessing someone’s skull be drilled into by an ice pick in the name of science, or the timeless, lingering image of a doll’s blank eyes gazing at you through the screen. On the other hand, there are creative animation scenes that are unexpectedly spine-tingling, including the shadowy opening sequence of Episode 5, which sets up a dismal, jumpy tone to its foray into werewolves. It not only hooks horror fans in with its exploratory content, but the decisive turns into a sinister tone that keeps us on our toes.

Combining reality with fantasy, Lore is a fun and easy watch for any horror fan with only 12 thoughtfully crafted episodes to binge. Each episode delivers its own unsettling case that caters to diverse tastes while retaining a fidelity to historical accuracy and a penchant to send chills down our spines at the most unexpected of times. Although it has been sorely overlooked thus far, the resurgence in these movie monsters signals that it’s about time we look back on history via Lore and appreciate how these stories garnered influence.


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Insider Shares Emotional Update On Dolly Parton’s Health Battle

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For decades, Dolly Parton and husband Carl Dean maintained one of Hollywood’s most private and enduring love stories. While Parton built a global career as the Queen of Country, Dean largely stayed out of the spotlight, preferring quiet weekends at home over red carpets and celebrity events. Now, following Dean’s death in March 2025 at age 82, insiders claim the devastating loss has deeply impacted Dolly Parton emotionally and physically.

Dolly Parton at Ribbon Cutting at the opening of Dolly Parton and the Makers - My Life in Rhinestones
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According to sources who spoke with the Daily Mail, Parton’s grief may have played a major role in the health struggles that recently forced her to cancel her Las Vegas residency. “The life she lives now without him is crippled in comparison,” one insider alleged. “To know that she will never be the same absolutely has affected her deeply. Emotionally, personally, physically, it all has taken a toll.”

The source further claimed Dean’s death allegedly disrupted many of Parton’s normal routines and self-care habits. “She was not eating right, not doing the things she usually would do for her continued health, and she let things slip,” the insider claimed.

Another source suggested the loss marked the first time in decades that Parton truly slowed down. “When Carl died, that was the first time brakes were applied and reality set in, and she didn’t know how to handle it,” the insider alleged.

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Parton Became Emotional While Thanking Fans For Their Support

Dolly Parton at the 57th ACM Awards in Las Vegas
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Parton herself appeared emotional while recently addressing fans in a heartfelt video update after canceling her residency dates. Holding back tears, the singer thanked supporters for the outpouring of love she received following Dean’s passing. “I want you to know also that a lot of you have been concerned about me and Carl, and you were so great about that,” she said.

She later reflected on navigating a painful year of milestones and anniversaries without him. “After going through a year of firsts. I mean the holidays, and especially on our wedding anniversary, and the day of his death March 3, you know, that was hard for me,” Parton admitted. “But I will always love him and I’ll always miss him.”

The singer also shared how deeply touched she was by fans’ support during the difficult period. “Lord, my house and my porch looked like the botanical gardens with all the flowers,” she said.

Dolly Parton Opened Up About Ongoing Health Challenges

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Alongside discussing her grief, Parton also updated fans on the medical issues she’s been battling behind the scenes. The country icon explained that while she has long struggled with kidney stones, her immune and digestive systems have also been “all out of whack” over the past several years. “The good news is I’m responding really well to meds and treatments and I’m improving every day,” she said.

However, Parton admitted some of the medications have left her feeling “swimmy-headed,” making it difficult to safely perform onstage. “And of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such on five-inch heels,” she joked.

Parton Insists She’s Not Retiring Despite Ongoing Health Struggles

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Still, the singer reassured fans she has no plans to walk away from performing permanently.

“Don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet,” she previously said. “But I believe he is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.”

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Dolly Parton And Carl Dean Shared Nearly Six Decades Together

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Parton and Dean first met in 1964 outside a laundromat in Nashville before marrying two years later in Ringgold, Georgia. Despite Parton becoming one of the most recognizable entertainers in the world, the couple fiercely protected their private life and rarely appeared publicly together.

Sources now claim adjusting to life without Dean has been one of the hardest emotional challenges Parton has ever faced. “Knowing Carl for decades and being the most important person in her life, now that he is gone, as much as she can take comfort in other family members and fans having her back, it is never the same,” one insider said.

According to reports, Parton is still trying to find her footing while balancing grief, health struggles, and her desire to continue performing for fans around the world.

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2 Chainz Melts Hearts With Clips From His Daughter’s Graduation

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Aww, Roomies! 2 Chainz had a proud dad moment as his daughter Heaven Epps graduated high school with a 4.0 GPA. The rapper shared sweet moments from the ceremony on social media and fans are getting super emotional right along with him.

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2 Chainz Celebrates His Daughter’s High School Graduation With Sweet Clips

Recently, 2 Chainz shared some sweet clips from his daughter Heaven Epps’ graduation. In videos he posted on his Instagram Story, he told his followers he was super hype to see his baby girl walk across the stage and get her diploma. Additionally, he said out of all the stuff he’s been through in his life and all of the goals he has accomplished Heaven’s graduation was for sure “at the top.” 2Chainz also shared a video on Instagram with his baby girl where they hopped on a viral trend, switching from regular clothes to Heaven in her cap and gown, while he stepped out looking sharp in his suit. In his caption, he wrote, “My beautiful baby Heaven graduated high school today with a 4.0 I’m so proud right now 😢🙌🏿❤️❤️❤️❤️”

Fans Get Emotional While Reacting To 2 Chainz’s Daughter’s Big Day

After The Shade Room shared 2 Chainz’s clips from Heaven’s graduation, fans flooded the comment section with reactions. Plenty of folks said his proud dad energy is unmatched, while others said nothing beats seeing your child graduate.

Instagram user @heatherloveletter wrote, CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN 👸🏾 BLACK EXCELLENCE 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎓🎓🎓🎓📚📚🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟” 

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Instagram user @mshannahkang wrote, daughter is so pretty 🎊🎉” 

While Instagram user @_aubreysimonew wrote, We love a Woodward grad!! 😍” 

Then Instagram user @rnbre1128 wrote, A true blessing to see your child walk across the stage ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️” 

Another Instagram user @rorothemodel13 wrote, Awwww… her and Major graduated together😍🔥🔥” 

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Instagram user @velvetvixen.vip wrote, Proud dad energy is unmatched ❤️” 

Then another Instagram user @theniababy wrote, “Never played about his children ❣️👏🏽” 

Finally, Instagram user @kgood1218 wrote, 👏🏾 job well done Dad. No greater feeling than seeing your children succeed and progress. It’s beautiful to see ❤️” 

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2 Chainz stays taking over social media with adorable moments featuring his kids. In addition to Heaven, he also has another daughter named Harmony and a son named Halo. Halo especially keeps fans cracking UP and constantly goes viral for his funny moments with his dad on their joint podcast.

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Meghan Trainor’s Husband Calls Her Superwoman on Mother’s Day

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Meghan Trainor Shared Mixed Emotions About 'Chaos' of Touring With Family Days Before Cancellation

Meghan Trainor was showered with love on 2026 Mother’s Day by her husband, Daryl Sabara, and their three kids.

“Happy Mother’s Day @meghantrainor,” Sabara, 33, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, May 10. “You somehow manage to do EVERYTHING and still make it look easy.”

He continued, “You are the heart of this family, the absolute magic in our home, and the strongest person I know. Watching you love our babies is the greatest thing I’ve ever witnessed 😍.”

Trainor, 32, and Sabara share sons Riley, 5, and Barry, 2, as well as daughter Mikey, who was born via surrogate in March.

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Meghan Trainor was gearing up for the “beautiful chaos” of taking her family on the road days before cancelling her Get In Girl Tour. “I can’t wait,” Trainor, 32, told Us Weekly exclusively in her recent cover story. “I’m also very nervous.” Trainor explained that her husband, Daryl Sabara, and their three kids — sons […]

“Our kids are so lucky to have you … and I’m the luckiest of all,” the Spy Kids actor gushed on Sunday. “You are my superwoman forever [and] always, and I’m nothing without you.”

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Trainor recently canceled the entirety of her Get in Girl Tour to spend more time with her family.

“After a lot of reflection and some really tough conversations, I’ve made the difficult decision to cancel the Get in Girl Tour,” she wrote in a social media statement last month. “Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can take on right now.”

While Trainor acknowledged that canceling her concerts might disappoint fans, it was “the right decision” for her brood.

“I know this will come as a disappointment to my fans, and I am so sorry to let you down,” she concluded at the time. “But I know this is the right decision for my family and me right now. I promise I’ll be back soon, and I can’t wait for you to hear this new record. I’m so proud of it and I’m endlessly grateful for your love and support always.”

Sabara, Riley and Barry have joined Trainor on the road during previous tours.

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“I can’t wait, [but] I’m also very nervous,” Trainor exclusively told Us Weekly in her April cover story of bringing her family along for the ride again. “I know the shows will be fun and great and exhausting, but the fans keep me going. It’s spooky going out with a 6-month-old because we don’t even know what [Mikey is] going to be like at 6 months.”

To help manage the chaos, Trainor planned to have her mom babysit Riley, Barry and Mikey during the shows.

“[When] the kids are all in bed, and I’m done with the show, I need you to help me get in the shower and pull my hair down and feed me medicine and make sure I’m good,” Trainor recalled of a conversation with her mom, Kelli. “I need my mommy still. That’s nonnegotiable.”

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