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10 New Animated Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish

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Marshall Cuso (voiced by Dave King) finally discovers a wild Blue Angel mushroom in Common Side Effects on Max.

It’s not an easy accomplishment for any kind of show to even approach perfection. But if there’s any one medium of television that allows creatives to come up with all sorts of fresh, ambitious, boundary-pushing ways to deliver a truly flawless show, it’s animation. It’s a medium that’s virtually limitless—at least visually—, and as such, it should be no surprise that several of the most perfect new shows are animated.

“New” meaning any show from the last five years here, this leaves us with ten particularly amazing animated series which demonstrate how praise-worthy animation is. This is a category of television that’s looked down on by many fans of the medium, but these ten exceptional new series show why in this fresh golden era of small-screen animation, things are starting to change.

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‘Common Side Effects’ (2024–Present)

Marshall Cuso (voiced by Dave King) finally discovers a wild Blue Angel mushroom in Common Side Effects on Max.
Marshall Cuso (voiced by Dave King) finally discovers a wild Blue Angel mushroom in ‘Common Side Effects’ on Max.
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Adult Swim has been producing some of the greatest adult animated series in history since the early 2000s, and if it continues heading in the direction that it’s currently heading in, Common Side Effects has the potential to join that elite club. It’s one of the most delectably odd, trippy, and surreal animated shows of the last five years, perfect for those who prefer animation at its most mind-bending.

Masterfully balancing a hilarious sense of deadpan stoner humor with elements worthy of the most gripping, high-stakes thriller imaginable, it’s one of those animated shows whose every episode is a masterpiece. Brilliantly genre-bending and thematically multi-layered, it’s one of the best animated satires that the 2020s have thus far gifted us with.

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‘Pantheon’ (2022–2023)

Chanda (Raza Jaffrey) is sitting in the fake world office with a demon behind him on AMC+'s Pantheon
Chanda (Raza Jaffrey) is sitting in the fake world office with a demon behind him on AMC+’s Pantheon
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Based on a series of short stories by Ken Liu, the cyberpunk conspiracy thriller Pantheon is one of the most near-perfect hard sci-fi shows on Netflix. Bolstered by its excellent voice cast, its copious amounts of philosophical and thematic depth, and its fascinating portrayal of the singularity (a hypothetical in which technological growth accelerates beyond human control), it quickly became one of the most acclaimed animated sci-fi shows of the last decade.

Mind-bending and emotionally weighty, Pantheon approaches themes of transhumanism and artificial intelligence in ways that feel far more chillingly timely and relevant today than they did back in 2022. It’s perfectly paced and thoroughly engaging, proof of just how intelligent and compelling sci-fi stories can be in the limitless field of animation.

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‘Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End’ (2023–Present)

Fern with a wand hovering in front of the moon in Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Fern with a wand hovering in front of the moon in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End
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Based on the manga series written by Kanehito Yamada and illustrated by Tsukasa Abe, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is already one of the highest-rated shows of the 2020s thus far on IMDb. It has a well-deserved perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, all reviews coming from critics who were inevitably charmed by its cozy, refreshingly calm atmosphere.

Subverting the traditional fantasy formula of the epic quest to defeat a powerful enemy, Beyond Journey’s End kicks things off after the Hero’s Journey has concluded, focusing on the poignant aftermath and passage of time. This is more than enough to make it one of the best fantasy anime of all time, a deeply moving comfort watch imbued with bittersweet nostalgia.

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‘Star Wars: Maul — Shadow Lord’ (2026–Present)

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Brander Lawon staring at a hologram of Darth Maul in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord
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The iconic television side of the Star Wars franchise has been making plenty of ventures into the live-action format since 2019, but animation is where the galaxy far, far away lived on the small screen for several decades; and animation is still the medium that’s producing some of the best Star Wars content out there. Case in point: the incredible Maul — Shadow Lord.

Maul is a character that has been greatly expanded on and enriched over the history of animated televisual Star Wars, but Shadow Lord is, unsurprisingly, the most fascinating that the villain has ever been. With some of the most stunning animation, memorable music, and exceptional voice performances of any animated show from the last five years, Shadow Lord can already be counted among not just the best Star Wars shows, but also the best new sci-fi shows currently on television.

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‘X-Men ’97’ (2024–Present)

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Gambit and Wolverine perform a combo attack in ‘X-Men ’97’.
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Back in 1992, X-Men: The Animated Series completely revolutionized superhero television, kicking off the Golden Age of animated superhero television alongside Batman: The Animated Series. Its cancellation in 1997 due to financial issues was a deep tragedy, but in 2024, Disney’s Marvel revived the show with X-Men ’97, which has managed to live up to the stratospherically-high bar set by its predecessor.

There’s definitely a wonderful sense of nostalgia here, but even those who didn’t grow up with the 1992 original are bound to be delighted by X-Men ’97‘s crisp animation, top-tier voice acting, and exceptional writing. All of that and more makes this one of the best animated shows of the last five years. With its clear reverence for the source material being strongly balanced with a sharp, modern feel, X-Men ’97 is already finishing what its predecessor started back in the ’90s.













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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz
Which Action Hero Would Be
Your Perfect Partner?

Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
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Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.

🎖️Rambo

🍸James Bond

🏺Indiana Jones

🔧John McClane

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🎭Ethan Hunt

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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner?
The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.





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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel?
How you get there is half the mission.





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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do?
This is when you find out what someone is really made of.





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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest?
Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.





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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission?
Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.





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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them?
The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.





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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do?
Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.





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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace?
A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.





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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with?
No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.





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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now?
The last question is the most honest one.





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Your Perfect Partner Is…

Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.

Rambo

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Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.

James Bond

Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.

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Indiana Jones

Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.

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John McClane

Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.

Ethan Hunt

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Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.

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‘Invincible’ (2021–Present)

Steven Yeun in Invincible
Steven Yeun in Invincible
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Created by Robert Kirkman and based on the Image Comics series of the same name that he co-created with Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley, Invincible has proven just how capable adult-oriented superhero media is of ingraining itself into pop culture in precisely the same way that the more family-friendly MCU and DCU have done.

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It’s the sort of Prime Video show that keeps you hooked throughout, and though some may point to its occasionally subpar animation as an argument against its perfection, that ends up feeling like nothing more than a nitpick when the writing and voice acting are so legendarily flawless. With its deep, emotionally grounded character development and its eye-popping bloody action, Invincible has already cemented its place in the pantheon of history’s best adult animated shows.

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‘Scavengers Reign’ (2023)

Azi rides her bike through the herd on Scavengers Reign Image via HBO Max

The long history of both animation and science fiction often being looked down on, even by the studios that produce such shows, claimed a new victim in 2024: Scavengers Reign. It’s one of those new sci-fi shows that are perfect from start to finish, and though it was originally devised and pitched as a self-contained miniseries (which means that those worried about cliffhanger endings needn’t worry about getting into Scavengers Reign), it had tremendous potential to develop into a full-fledged series.

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Even still, this should forever be remembered as one of the best sci-fi shows and best animated shows of the 2020s, as well as one of the best animated sci-fi shows of the first quarter of the 21st century as a whole. Full of wonderfully imaginative world-building, tremendous psychological depth, and absolutely breathtaking animation, Scavengers Reign is the sort of masterpiece that the small screen only gets once in a lifetime.

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‘Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War’ (2022–Present)

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Bleach Thousand Year Blood War – an evil character smirking at the camera

 

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There’s a good reason why Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War is the highest-rated anime series of the 2020s so far on IMDb: It really is that good. Based on Tite Kubo‘s manga series Bleach (one of the most underrated manga of the 21st century) and a direct sequel to the 2004 anime show of the same name, it’s a huge, massive-budget return to form for the franchise.

Whereas the original Bleach show ended on a pretty polarizing note, The Thousand-Year Blood War has thus far earned nothing but universal praise from fans and critics all across the board. The animation is nothing short of god-tier, delectably colorful and full of fluid choreography. Pair that with a thrilling, practically filler-free sense of pacing and a legendary soundtrack, and you get an anime series with the potential to be remembered as one of the best of all time if it sticks the landing in the end.

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‘Blue Eye Samurai’ (2023–Present)

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Mizu standing tall with her sword held behind her and the moon shining brightly behind her head
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For people who love gritty revenge stories like Kill Bill and Lady Snowblood, Blue Eye Samurai is a must-see. With its second season in production, this is still one of those short TV shows you can finish in one night—and such a fast-paced binge session will surely be awfully tempting, seeing as this is one of the most enthralling adult animated series in Netflix’s catalog.

With its stunning animation and its emotionally resonant narrative, this character-driven gem subverts the traditional gender and racial tropes of stories set in Edo-era Japan. Its antihero protagonist is an absolutely fascinating lead character, its animation is wonderfully cinematic, and its thematic depth never feels forced or overly dense. In other words, it’s one of the greatest samurai masterpieces that the small screen has ever seen.

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‘Arcane’ (2021–2024)

Vi air-punching a chemtank in Arcane.
Vi air-punching a chemtank in Arcane.
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Arcane is far more than just one of the best Netflix shows of the last five years. For one, it may very well be the most visually impressive animated show in history, 18 episodes’ worth of pure eye candy full of vibrant colors, emotional expressiveness, and wonderful world-building. But visuals are definitely not the only thing that it has going for it, either.

Instead, this adaptation of League of Legends seemed to come out of nowhere and shock Netflix subscribers with its intricate plotting, emotionally stirring character work, and thematically profound narrative. It’s the most high-quality example of what animation has had to offer on the small screen over the course of the last five years, a breathtaking work of art that has no right being as entertaining and well-made as it is.

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2021 – 2024

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Christian Linke

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Barth Maunoury, Marietta Ren, Christelle Abgrall

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Gloss Up Shares Recovery Progress After Severe Foot Injury

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Gloss Up is keeping fans updated as she recovers after suffering a serious foot injury in a recent car accident. The rapper shared a new video showing her leaving the hospital and easing back into her routine as she focuses on her healing journey.

RELATED: Prayers Up! Gloss Up’s Team Shares Health Update Following Severe Foot Injury In Car Accident (PHOTOS)

Gloss Up Gives Fans A Look Into Her Healing Journey After Recent Car Accident

Recently, Gloss Up hopped on Instagram and gave fans an update on her recovery progress after leaving the hospital. As The Shade Room previously reported, the Memphis femcee suffered a severe foot injury after a car accident. The footage shows Gloss in a wheelchair, with a voiceover thanking fans for their continued love and support. Gloss’s foot remains in a cast as paramedics help her make her way into her home.

While speaking to fans, Gloss admitted that she really thought she lost her foot because of how it looked when she arrived at the hospital. Her management team previously shared graphic photos of her injury and explained that they wanted fans to understand the severity of what she endured after the accident. As the clip continued, Gloss said she knows she’ll be back to normal in no time.

Support Pours In As Fans Pray For Gloss Up’s Full Recovery

Once Gloss Up dropped her video, fans continued flooding her comment section with love and prayers. Plenty of folks said they were happy to see her home and believed her comeback would be bigger than ever.

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Instagram user @officialflippat wrote, Praying you get well soon ❤️” 

Instagram user @djmshypnotique wrote, ❤️‍🩹 sending healing vibes and prayers to you ❤️‍🩹” 

While Instagram user @ritacatrice wrote, Small setback for bigger come up you from them m you was made for this boo praying for speedy recovery.” 

Then, Instagram user @prettyface_me_ wrote, Glad you ok hope u have a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 friend @glittergirlgloss” 

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Another Instagram user @queenjustbrittany wrote, One day at a time 🧡” 

Instagram user @prettyyblckk_ wrote, Praying for a safe and healing recovery ❤️‍🩹 don’t try and move too quick get your health and mental back on track.” 

While another Instagram user @synthsavior wrote, “Get well! We been praying for ya 🙌” 

Finally, Instagram user @thebaddboutique wrote, So glad you’re home and well baby. You got this ❤️❤️❤️” 

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Gloss Previously Shared Details About What Led To Her Car Accident

In videos shared by LiveBitez, Gloss opened up about the moments leading up to her car accident. She said she was driving on the expressway around 3 a.m. when it was extremely dark and saw a black car spin out of control. Although the car eventually stopped, and she said she wasn’t speeding, Gloss explained that she still hit the vehicle, even though it wasn’t moving.

Gloss also clarified that she never meant to mislead anyone when she said she thought her foot was gone. She explained that she truly believed that was the case because her leg was dangling when she tried to step out of the car. Additionally, Gloss shared that she had never experienced a car accident before and said the experience left her “traumatized.”

RELATED: UPDATE: Gloss Up’s Management Shares Graphic Photos After Doctors Allegedly Saved Her Injured Foot 

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Shows Off New Look & Social Reacts (VIDEO)

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Okay! Taina Williams Shows Off New Look & Social Media Users Are Hyping Her Up (VIDEO)

Taina Williams showed off a new look, and social media users are hyping her up.

RELATED: Ari Fletcher Shows Off Massive New Ring & Some Internet Users Can’t Stop Mentioning G Herbo & Taina Williams (VIDEOS)

Taina Williams Shows Off New Look

On Friday, July 17, Tainia Williams took to her Instagram Story to share a clip with her more than 2.6 million followers. Furthermore, the clip showed Williams riding in a car, donning a teal sweater, and she shook her head back and forth, revealing her now-short tresses.

“I just cut my hair off lol feeling refreshed #newhairnewme [laughing emoji],” she wrote as the one-screen caption.

Social Media Users Are Hyping Taina Williams Up

Social media users instantly started hyping Tainia Williams up in TSR Teens’ comment section.

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Instagram user @slrquansince93 wrote, G Herbo picked the right one 😍😮‍💨”

While Instagram user @cl_e_o_ added, She always looks so classy 😍😍”

Instagram user @lakeithiaax wrote, Girl I thought this was dream doll 🥴”

While Instagram user @darriii.g added, Herbo is soooo lucky I swearrr😍”

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Instagram user @thassthareal_envymee wrote,I loveeee a mommy cut 😍”

While Instagram user @imjustessence._ added, She gorgeous asf bro😍😍😍”

Instagram user @thtgirlbeba wrote, Looking like her mothers twin”

While Instagram user @malaysia__entrepreneur added,She can’t be f**ked with ! NO MAKEUP just beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍”

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Instagram user @malathegoatx7 wrote, Omggggg 😍😍 convincing me to go short fr”

While Instagram user @lusciousssalicia added, It’s so cute It will grow back fast I’m sure😍”

Before She Showed Off Her New Look, Internet Users Were Mentioning Her Amid A Comment From Ari Fletcher

As The Shade Room previously reported, Taina Williams most recently made headlines in June. At the time, Ari Fletcher had taken to X, writing, I have a whole saved album of wedding inspo. I want a magical wedding. 👰🏽💍”

Subsequently, social media users flooded TSR’s comment section, heavily mentioning Williams.

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RELATED: Oop! Internet Users Are Mentioning Taina Williams After Ari Fletcher Dropped A Message About Weddings

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The Greatest Star Trek Icon Just Created A Vulgar Heavy Metal Band

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To this day, the greatest Star Trek icon is William Shatner. As Captain Kirk, he taught all of us the importance of boldly going where no man had gone before. In many ways, the actor has led his life by this philosophy: after dominating sci-fi, he killed it in other genres, including cop dramas, legal procedurals, documentaries, and so much more. Heck, he even headlined some infectiously charming commercials for Priceline. After a while, it looked like there might be no new worlds for Shatner to conquer. However, he’s about to boldly go into his own final frontier with the project of a lifetime: leading his own heavy metal band!

I’ll be the first to admit that this news feels like something out of a fever dream. But as William Shatner’s colleague Avery Brooks once said so memorably on Deep Space Nine, “it’s real!” Shatner has assembled a heavy metal band called The *uckers, and they will be making their debut on September 20th at Chicago’s Riot Fest. This will be the group’s first live performance, but in a truly bizarre twist, their appearance took nearly two decades to arrange.

Captain Kirk Gets Heavy

While Riot Fest is mostly about established musical acts, they have a charming tradition of trying to woo various celebrities into attending and performing. For example, after a decade of increasingly wacky invites, the festival eventually convinced Full House star John Stamos into performing alongside the Beach Boys. Similarly, Riot Fest has courted Shatner for the last 17 years. He finally said yes, but instead of performing with a well-known band, the Star Trek legend decided to assemble his own group, the equivalent of a musical away team. 

Apparently, both the actor and the festival know how silly it is to have William Shatner playing heavy metal, and they collectively decided to lean into the humor by publishing a hilariously outlandish rider by the actor. The rider includes demands for Chicago to let Shatner co-anchor the local weather, name some local food after him, let him sing “Take Me Out To the Ball Game” at a baseball game, and name a boat after the actor that he can then captain. 

Let’s Open Up This Pit!

Additionally, the rider requests a dressing room themed as “Shatner’s Shag Shack,” a bunch of adoptable puppies, an intro video from Gwar, and a bunch of Faygo that is not to be shared with the Insane Clown Posse. Oh, and he wants his artist’s golf cart replaced by a Delorean. Believe it or not, these are just a few of the winking, outrageous, and almost certainly fake demands.

Obviously, most of this is tongue-in-cheek, and as a Star Trek fan, it’s great to see Shatner playing along. But he also expressed some real sincerity in an official statement, writing that, “I’ve always believed that music, like space, is about exploration. Riot Fest is exactly the kind of place where anything can happen.” Continuing, he wrote, We’re bringing volume, intensity, and a few surprises. I can’t wait to share this experience with the fans.”

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Somehow, Mr. Tambourine Man Returned

While Shatner is new to heavy metal, he’s not new to music, having released several albums in the past. Instead of taking on Riot Festival solo, the Star Trek actor assembled a band, The *uckers, consisting of several well-known musicians. This includes Marcus Nand on guitar, Phil Soussan on bass, Britt Lightning on guitar, and Fred Aching on drums. Together, they will play reimagined songs from Shatner’s musical history as well as songs from their amusingly titled debut album, What the F Is Heavy Metal. As he told People, “That’s the name of the album because I know nothing or didn’t know anything until I found out how little I do know.”

Want to see William Shatner make his inexplicable heavy metal debut? Be sure to save up your latinum and snag tickets to Chicago’s Riot Fest, which runs from September 18-20. On Instagram, the actor claims it will be an event that fans will want to tell their grandchildren about. We’re inclined to agree: one way or another, Shatner beaming into his metal era is something nobody will ever forget!


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Sunny Hostin’s Plea Backfires During Son’s Police Encounter

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Sunny Hostin’s attempt to keep her son from receiving a trespassing citation is now playing out publicly, with newly released bodycam footage showing “The View” co-host repeatedly highlighting her television career, legal background, and her son’s Harvard education while speaking with police.

Despite Hostin’s efforts, officers moved forward with citing 24-year-old Gabriel Hostin after he was allegedly found on active Metro-North Railroad property in Westchester County, New York. Police explained that the alleged offense could have resulted in an arrest but said they reduced it to a trespassing violation because Gabriel cooperated and was not standing directly between the rails.

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The June 16 encounter began after officers reportedly spotted Gabriel on the railroad right-of-way near New Rochelle.

Bodycam footage released by the MTA Police Department and obtained by TMZ shows officers approaching Gabriel on the tracks and temporarily placing him in handcuffs while he spoke with his mother over the phone.

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After officers moved to a nearby street, Sunny arrived and immediately explained who she was. “My name is Sunny Hostin and I’m one of the co-hosts of ‘The View’ and I’m a former federal prosecutor,” she told police.

The 57-year-old television personality then emphasized her son’s background while arguing that he had made an innocent mistake. “That’s my son. He’s a Harvard graduate, he doesn’t have a criminal record,” Hostin said. “He knows. He’s a Harvard grad who teaches 4th grade geometry to South Bronx kids.”

Hostin also described Gabriel as “not a kid who’s ever in trouble” as she asked officers not to issue the citation.

Officers Said The Alleged Offense Could Have Led To An Arrest

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Gabriel reportedly told officers that he had been running when he noticed a gravel incline that appeared suitable for hill training. He claimed he entered through an open gate and did not realize he had crossed onto restricted railroad property.

Police, however, said Gabriel had been found on the right-of-way of active tracks in an area with posted “No Trespassing” warnings. When an officer informed him that he would receive a trespassing citation, Gabriel asked, “Is this necessary?” The officer responded, “Yes.”

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Gabriel then questioned what would happen if an officer chose not to issue the ticket. Police said their “hands were tied” and stressed that the situation could have ended more seriously. “Because it is an arrestable offense. I want to make that clear, okay?” one officer explained.

The officer said police were “dimming it down to a trespass violation” because Gabriel had not been standing in the gauge, the area between the rails, and had remained cooperative. “We know you’re not a criminal or anything like that, but our hands are tied with cameras everywhere,” the officer added.

While reports have described the incident as an arrest, TMZ previously reported that court records characterized it as a citation that did not involve an arrest. The newly released footage does show Gabriel being briefly handcuffed during the initial encounter.

Hostin Claims An Open Gate Caused The Confusion

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The bodycam footage gives additional context to the argument Hostin later presented to prosecutors: that her son entered through an open gate and did not knowingly disregard a visible warning.

MTA Police also released an image of the gate and the “No Trespassing” sign Gabriel said he did not notice. Hostin has argued that because the gate was standing open, the sign attached to it was not readily visible as he entered the area.

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The family also reportedly told officers that they had moved to the area within the past year, suggesting Gabriel was still unfamiliar with his surroundings. That explanation now sits at the center of Hostin’s request for the case to be dismissed. Rather than disputing that Gabriel entered railroad property, she is arguing that he lacked the intent to trespass and reasonably believed the incline was accessible.

Sunny Hostin Is Representing Her Son

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Hostin, who previously worked as a federal prosecutor before becoming a legal analyst and joining “The View,” is listed as her son’s attorney in the case.

In a letter sent to Westchester Assistant District Attorney Amanda Greene, Hostin asked prosecutors to dismiss the citation before Gabriel’s scheduled July 31 court appearance. “My client is a 2025 Harvard University graduate with no criminal history or prior contact with the criminal justice system,” she wrote. “He is an avid runner and former Junior Olympian track athlete who was in the area training.”

Hostin said her son saw what appeared to be a gravel hill that he could use during his workout. “Although there was a gate at the entrance of the gravel incline, the gates were standing open,” she wrote. “The only ‘No Trespassing’ sign was affixed to the left gate and, because the gates were open, it was not visible to my client as he entered the property.”

“He reasonably believed the area was accessible and had no intention of entering private property unlawfully,” she added.

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Hostin Argues The Citation Creates ‘Unnecessary Consequences’

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Hostin concluded her letter by arguing that continuing the case would serve little public interest, particularly given her son’s clean record and cooperation with police. “Dismissal would avoid imposing unnecessary consequences on a young man who has demonstrated exceptional character and achievement and who poses no risk to the community,” she wrote.

The footage nevertheless shows that the same accomplishments Hostin cited in her legal request, including her son’s Harvard degree, community work, and lack of a criminal record, did not persuade officers to abandon the citation at the scene.

Gabriel is currently expected to appear in New Rochelle City Court on July 31.

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Melanie Morena & Sincere Rhea Speak Out After ‘Love Island USA’

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After weeks of bombshells, heartbreak, and difficult conversations inside the ‘Love Island USA’ villa, Melanie Morena and Sincere Rhea are finally speaking out. The two Islanders’ on-again, off-again relationship became one of Season 8’s most talked-about storylines. They both recently shared separate messages reflecting on their experiences after the season concluded. While many fans rooted for the couple early on, their relationship sparked ongoing debate online as viewers questioned whether the two were compatible.

Related: ‘Love Island USA’ Season 8 Winners Trinity Tatum And Bryce Dettloff Discuss What Their Relationship Will Look Like Outside Of The Villa

Sincere Rhea Reflects On His ‘Love Island USA’ Journey

On Thursday, July 16, Sincere Rhea took to Instagram to thank ‘Love Island USA’ and viewers for what he called a “life-changing experience” following season 8.

Throughout the season, Sincere and Melanie’s relationship experienced several highs and lows as the pair navigated new bombshells, trust issues, and emotional conversations that often left viewers divided. Despite the challenges, Sincere used his first post after the finale to focus on gratitude and personal growth.

He wrote:

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“What a blessing!!! This was truly a life-changing experience for me. I’m continuously working on my growth as a person and making more space to grow from my shortcomings. During my time in the villa, I have built such special bonds with people that I can call my family forever.”

He also thanked ‘Love Island USA,’ Peacock, and fans for embracing him throughout the experience, adding that he is “eternally grateful” for the support he’s received.

Melanie Morena Shares Emotional Message On TikTok

On Friday, Melanie Morena broke her silence by posting a heartfelt message on TikTok, thanking supporters for standing by her throughout one of the season’s most emotional journeys. During season 8, Melanie became a fan favorite as viewers watched her navigate the ups and downs of her relationship with Sincere while remaining vulnerable about her emotions.

“I shared every version of myself with you—the good, the messy, the vulnerable, and even the moments that were hard to watch,” she wrote. “Thank you for loving me through all of it.”

Melanie went on to say she never expected to return home to so much love after leaving the villa.

“I met some of my best friends in that villa, but I never expected to come home to this much love,” she continued. “It honestly feels like I came home to millions of big sisters wrapping me in one big hug.”

She ended her message by thanking fans for making her feel “protected, understood and loved,” adding, “Thank you for giving me 10 and making this the softest place to land.”

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Instagram user @user0124568923 wrote, “idc I love her! not that man tho 😂😂”

Another Instagram user @sha.ky.rah wrote, “We love you MELL Take 20!!!”

While Instagram user @im.lalabanks wrote, “That’s our queen! She was so lovable! We made the right person famous 🥲🩷”

Instagram user @theprincess.sha wrote, “Idc if she’s with sincere or not. We’ve all been there, eventually with more time in the real world again and not isolated with him she’ll see she deserces more 💕”

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Another Instagram user @trulyhaiyan wrote, “Melanie if you still dating this man you deserve whatever people say about you okay mami?”

While Instagram user @laylaajoi wrote, “He ain’t mention Melanie not onceeeee saying how he’s happy she didn’t leave him or anything???”

Instagram user @ahjj.__ wrote, “I don’t think they are together anymore & I truly think love island scarred mela for life.. 🥲”

Another Instagram user @drayaj55 wrote, “Life changing is definitely one way to put it”

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While Instagram user @othar1n wrote, “Yall need to leave them alone, they are human and love each other move around!”

Related: ‘Love Island USA’ Star Trinity Tatum & Fellow Season 8 Finalists Speak Out Against Hate Toward Co-Star Zach Georgiou

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New Snap Of Taylor Swift’s Massive Wedding Ring Surfaces

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are continuing to enjoy married life while balancing their busy careers.

The couple recently attended the wedding of former NFL player JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk, where fans caught a glimpse of Swift’s wedding band as she mingled with other WAGS in newly released photos.

As attention remains fixed on their relationship, Travis Kelce has already returned to offseason training ahead of his 14th NFL season.

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Swift and Kelce recently stepped out to celebrate another couple’s big day, making one of their first public appearances since reportedly marrying earlier this month.

The newlyweds attended the wedding of former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California.

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Photos shared by fellow guest Jayda Kamryn Hawkins, the wife of NFL player Jaylinn Hawkins, offered fans a glimpse into the festivities.

In one candid snapshot on Instagram, Swift appeared relaxed and cheerful as she posed for a selfie late in the evening, seemingly wearing an oversized blazer believed to belong to Kelce. Another group mirror photo showed the singer standing off to the side rather than drawing attention to herself.

The outing also drew attention because it provided one of the clearest looks yet at Swift’s wedding band. She paired the ring with a strapless pink Markarian gown, while Kelce opted for a tailored gray suit as the pair appeared to be enjoying their first weeks as husband and wife.

In a photo shared by Vogue Magazine, the couple could be seen posing next to the bride and groom and other guests, with Swift’s massive ring in full view.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding Shut Down New York City

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Swift’s wedding band joins the engagement ring Kelce used to propose, a striking old mine brilliant-cut diamond that has been estimated to be worth between $550,000 and $1 million.

Their own wedding came after months of speculation about their future together and reportedly brought together around 1,000 guests from across the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment.

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Some of the biggest names at the nuptials, which were held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, included Paul McCartney, Tom Brady, Jennifer Lopez, Jessica Alba, Stevie Knicks, and Swift’s close pal, Selena Gomez.

However, rather than traditional bridal party roles, Swift’s brother Austin served as her man of honor, while Kelce’s brother Jason was best man.

The duo had a very emotional moment during their wedding when they read their vows to each other from little golden books, with guests claiming that Kelce was far more tearful than his bride.

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The couple’s relationship traces back to July 2023, when Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Kansas City.

The NFL star revealed that he had hoped to meet the singer after the show and even brought along a friendship bracelet featuring his phone number, though he never managed to hand it to her.

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Over the years, the pair have balanced demanding careers while supporting one another at concerts, sporting events, and public appearances. Despite the constant attention surrounding their relationship, Kelce has insisted their life together feels remarkably normal.

“Whenever I’m with her, it feels like we’re just regular people,” he previously told GQ. “When there is not a camera on us, we’re just two people that are in love.”

Fresh Off Wedding Bliss, Travis Kelce Focuses On Another Chiefs Run

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While wedding celebrations continue to generate headlines, Kelce has already shifted his focus back to football. Less than two weeks after the ceremony, he was photographed dressed in a black T-shirt and gray workout shorts in Florida, signaling the start of preparations for another NFL season.

His return follows a March announcement that he would continue his playing career rather than retire.

Appearing on “The Pat McAfee Show,” Kelce confirmed he would return for a 14th season with the Kansas City Chiefs. “Let’s go! Making another run at it, baby, and the Chiefs are making moves, Pat,” he said at the time.

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Kelce also credited his relationship with Swift as part of the motivation behind his decision, explaining that they share the same passion for their respective careers and a desire to keep pursuing what they love.

“We share the same love for what we do,” he said, per People Magazine, adding, “I’m still in love with this game.”

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Kelce’s most recent game came in December 2025, when the Kansas City Chiefs suffered a playoff defeat to the Los Angeles Chargers, marking the franchise’s earliest postseason exit in nearly a decade.

Before announcing his decision to continue playing, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Kelce’s contract was valued at a minimum of $12 million and could reach as much as $15 million through incentives.

According to ESPN, the veteran tight end informed the Chiefs of his plans to return before the start of free agency, ending months of speculation about a possible retirement.

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Since then, attention has shifted from Kelce’s football future to his personal life, particularly his wedding to Taylor Swift.

Among those in attendance was ESPN personality Pat McAfee, who later described the celebration as one of the most “spectacular evenings” he has ever experienced. “The football world coming together with Hollywood and Nashville,” McAfee said. “It was the greatest night of all time.”

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13 Full Coverage Boat Neck Tops That Deliver ‘Rich Girl’ Elegance

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Finding a top that offers a little more coverage without appearing overly modest or boxy-looking sounds easy, but in reality it’s no small feat. However, there’s one timeless silhouette that fashion lovers keep coming back to, year after year. The boat neckline sits gracefully across the collarbone and extends toward the shoulders, offering more coverage than a scoop or V-neck, highlighting one of the most elegant parts of the body.

Originally inspired by classic sailor shirts, the boat neck has evolved into a quiet luxury staple that never seems to go out of style. Whether paired with tailored trousers, relaxed denim, linen shorts or flowing skirts, it instantly makes any outfit feel more refined. To help you level up your closet, we’ve rounded up some of the chicest boat neck tops from Amazon that prove this silhouette belongs in every summer wardrobe.

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13 Full Coverage Boat Neck Tops That Deliver ‘Rich Girl’ Elegance

1. Everyday Elegance: Lightly crinkled fabric and a ruched waist make this delicate sleeveless top feel a little bit more intentional than your average tank. It’s polished enough to wear out to dinner, yet laid-back enough for running daily errands.

2. Layering MVP: A sleek sleeveless silhouette gives the classic boat neckline a modern update. Style it on its own or under a cardigan, blazer or button-down for an easy transitional outfit.

3. Basic But Better: Ribbed fabric adds subtle texture to this elevated tee, while the elegant neckline keeps the look feeling mature. You’ll reach for it whether you’re dressing up for date night, weekend brunch or keeping things simple for everyday activities.

4. Effortless Drape: Dramatic batwing sleeves create beautiful movement while the cinched waist tastefully accentuates your figure. The result is a top that’s polished, flattering and anything but bulky.

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5. French-Girl Flair: Clean lines and a timeless silhouette somehow manage to make this boat neck top feel Parisian chic. Style it with straight-leg jeans and ballet flats for a model off-duty look.

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6. Office-Ready: Long bell sleeves and a flattering boat neckline transform a basic silhouette into a statement piece. Pair it with tailored trousers and loafers for an outfit that is equal parts retro and totally on trend.

7. Modern Twist: An asymmetrical hem gives this classic neckline a fresh, of-the-moment feel that skews ever so slightly Y2K. It’s a subtle statement that remains incredibly wearable.

8. Coastal Classic: A breathable linen blend makes this top one you’ll reach for on the hottest summer days. The elegant neckline turns an otherwise basic top into a vacation-ready piece you won’t want to leave home without.

9. Flirty and Feminine: Soft batwing sleeves create an airy silhouette that skims the body in the most flattering way. It offers comfortable coverage without feeling oversized or slouchy.

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10. Easy Essential: Gentle ruching creates shape while the boat neckline makes this otherwise simple tee feel styled and sophisticated. It’s flattering from every angle.

11. Quiet Luxury Vibes: A sweater-knit texture gives this top a rich, straight-out-of-the-country-club look. It’s the kind of piece you’d find hidden in an upscale boutique.

12. Fresh Florals: This cheerful blouse is dressy, versatile and instantly elevates any outfit. The neckline takes center stage, proving that full coverage doesn’t mean compromising style.

13. Sleek Staple: Say goodbye to tomboyish long-sleeve tees, because this ruched boatneck top is as feminine and flattering as it gets. It’s an easy way to make jeans, trousers and skirts feel like a photo-worthy fashion moment.

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Fashion girls have officially convinced me to rethink my summer dress collection in 2026. Instead of reaching for plain sundresses, I’m shopping elevated silhouettes, pretty pleated picks and polished shirtdresses that look expensive (even if they aren’t). Amazon has surprisingly become one of my favorite places to find these styles. I rounded up 17 dresses […]

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Lindsie Chrisley’s Surprising Comment After DUI Arrest

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“Chrisley Knows Best” star Lindsie Chrisley has broken her silence on her May 2026 DUI arrest on a new episode of her “Coffee Convos” podcast.

The reality star, 36, made headlines earlier this year after she was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, attempting to evade police, reckless driving, and a slew of other charges while driving her car in Georgia.

According to Lindsie Chrisley, she’s dealt with mental health struggles over the last year, adding that it’s caused many problems in her personal life.

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Speaking with MTV veteran Kailyn Lowry on their shared podcast, Lindsie said she takes her ongoing legal woes very seriously. She said that she hasn’t been able to comment publicly because she’s stayed off social media and deleted all the apps from her phone. “If people are sending me messages, I’m not getting them,” she said.

According to TMZ, Lindsie was arrested and booked in jail in Georgia in May 2026 before bonding out the next day. She told the publication that she was pulled over for speeding past a car on a two-lane road after trying to avoid being hit by another car that swerved to avoid an animal.

Lindsie Chrisley Has Struggled With Her Mental Health Over The Last Year

During the podcast episode, Lindsie admitted that she’s struggled with her mental health over the last year. She mentioned her life as a public figure, adding that while she enjoys what she does, it can cause issues for her and those around her.

“When you share so openly things about your personal life in your job, it can cause a lot of problems. I do think the emotional state that I’ve been in over the last year, some of that has been from investing in what listeners are saying or investing in what the Reddit folks are saying online and the conspiracy theories and all the things,” she said.

Lindsie further opened up about the situation on an episode of her “Southern Tea” podcast and asked the audience for “grace” as she navigates her ongoing legal troubles. While she couldn’t say much, Lindsie assured her listeners that she was taking her situation “very seriously.” As she prepares to deal with the matter head-on, Lindsie explained that her focus is on moving forward, growing, and “respecting” the legal process.

She also said that her arrest and subsequent legal problems have forced her to settle down and reflect on where she’s at in her life. “I do think that this was, kind of, a hard-stop moment for me to be like, ‘OK, everything needs to get in line and sh-t needs to be gotten in order because you cannot continue going down the path of operating off of heartbreak and betrayal and lack of confidence,’” she said.

“Like, you cannot continue carrying that every single day because I’m just going to sit in it.’ I think I’ve sat in it long enough. Not to make light of anything, but it was a great time-out for me,” she added.

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Lindsie’s Ex-Boyfriend Was Arrested And Took A Bloody Mugshot

In addition to the DUI drama, Lindsie made headlines in April 2026 when her ex-boyfriend went viral due to his bloody mugshot. According to The Blast, Lindsie and her boyfriend allegedly got into a heated altercation that resulted in the man going “berserk” after Lindsie tried to leave.

A source said that her ex-boyfriend was the one who called local authorities, but due to the visible injuries on Lindsie’s body, he was the one arrested and booked on a count of aggravated assault. His mugshot made its rounds primarily because he looked disheveled and had a bloody streak running down the side of his face.

It was a surprising turn of events, given that, before that, the man had asked Lindsie’s father, Todd Chrisley, for her hand in marriage in a heartfelt Instagram post in July 2025.

Drama Between Lindsie And Her Family

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And speaking of Todd, the reality star turned convicted felon previously said that he’s done with his eldest daughter, claiming that she’s hurt him and his family in immeasurable ways.

“I don’t know many ways you can spin this sh-t. I’m over it. I’m not talking about this stuff anymore,” Todd said on “Chrisley Confessions,” per The Blast. “It’s unfortunate that we have to get up to this again, and we have to start addressing the same sh-t that we’ve addressed for six years or longer.”

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4 Best New TV Shows to Watch This Weekend (July 18-19)

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This week’s new shows have a whole lot of action – both on and off the sports field.

At the top of Watch With Us’ binge list is Prime Video’s Ride or Die, which asks the question, “What would happen if Thelma & Louise were ass-kicking action heroes?”

Apple TV continues its hot streak with Lucky, a crime thriller starring one of Hollywood’s best young actresses, Anya Taylor-Joy.

And sports fans are in for a treat this weekend with the debut of Will Ferrell’s new Netflix comedy, The Hawk, the return of the football docuseries Quarterback and the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

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‘Ride or Die’ Season 1 – Prime Video

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How well do you know your best friend? That’s what former attorney and now discontented housewife Debbie (Octavia Spencer) asks herself when her BFF for decades, Judith (Hannah Waddingham), reveals a secret she’s been hiding from her for years – she’s really an elite assassin! With Debbie’s life in jeopardy, Judith has no choice but to protect her friend the only way she knows how – by killing lots of people with knives, guns and even her bare hands.

It sounds like a setup for an entertaining action-comedy film, but Ride or Die is an eight-episode series, with each episode clocking in at around 50 minutes. That’s the show’s primary weakness – this story is really better served in a tightly placed, 100-minute movie. But it’s still worth streaming for its two charismatic stars, who are given ample opportunities to showcase their skills in comedy, drama and punching guys in the face. Spencer and Waddingham are clearly having fun playing their complicated characters, and you’ll have fun watching them.

‘Lucky’ Season 1 – Apple TV

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Luciana “Lucky” Armstrong (Anya Taylor-Joy) usually lives up to her name – she’s been lucky conning people out of money. But when she gets involved in a multi-million dollar heist that goes horribly wrong, her luck runs out – fast. With her cohort and husband, Cary (Drew Starkey), missing, and a mob boss, Priscilla (Annette Bening), who wants the money Lucky owes her yesterday, Lucky will have to rely on her wits and, yes, a little luck, to make it out alive.

Apple TV has been killing it this summer, with the horror-comedy Widow’s Bay reaping multiple 2026 Emmy nominations and the thriller Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed becoming one of this season’s most binge-worthy shows. Lucky is just as good – and addictive – as those shows, with a never-better Taylor-Joy sinking her teeth into a role that’s part action heroine, part femme fatale and all fun.
The first two episodes are streaming now, with each subsequent episode released every Wednesday until the season finale on August 19.

‘Quarterback’ Season 3 – Netflix

Since its debut in 2023, Netflix’s Quarterback series has captivated both sports fans and viewers who’ve never touched a pigskin in their lives. The show transcends its sport by focusing on the complex humans underneath the helmets and shoulder pads. Season 1 featured Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota, while season 2 showcased Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Cousins.

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In Quarterback season 3, four players are featured across its seven episodes, all streaming now on Netflix: Joe Flacco, Cam Ward, Baker Mayfield and Jayden Daniels. Some highlights include Ward’s journey as an NFL rookie during his debut season and football veteran Flacco navigating an unexpected trade from the Cleveland Brows to its rival team, the Cincinnati Bengals. In taking a look at the private lives of some of football’s biggest stars, Quarterback makes a compelling case that the more interesting drama happens off the field than on it.

‘The Hawk’ Season 1 – Netflix

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Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (Will Ferrell) is all washed up. A veteran golf pro, he’s won almost every major tournament except one – the U.S. Open. Before he strikes his last golf ball, Lonnie wants to win the one significant trophy that’s eluded him, but his mediocre golf swing, combined with an in-his-prime rival, Golden Fisk (Luke Wilson), stands in his way. Can Lonnie win one last time?

While The Hawk has received mixed reviews from critics, it’s still worth watching to see Ferrell as an athlete still lost in his own ego. He’s supported by a terrific cast of newcomers and vets, including fellow SNL alum Molly Shannon, future Gorilla Grodd Jimmy Tatro and stand-up comedian Fortune Feimster.

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Taylor Sheridan’s Hit Spy Thriller Returns With Its Deadliest Mission Yet

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Even though he’s about to begin a new partnership with NBCUniversal, Taylor Sheridan remains the MVP of Paramount with his roster of popular shows. Sheridan first gained recognition as a writer with the films Sicario and Hell or High Water; the latter earned him an Oscar nomination. He went on to write and direct the third in this spiritually connected trilogy of neo-Western films, Wind River, and then pivoted to television with his magnum opus, Yellowstone. The show spawned a franchise that continues to this day, even though Sheridan reportedly no longer has a hands-on involvement in it. The Yellowstone franchise’s two latest installments, Marshals and Dutton Ranch, emerged as massive hits in their own right this year, while Sheridan continues to work on new seasons of his other titles. One of them is about to return with a new season in just a couple of weeks.

In addition to Yellowstone and its two prequels, 1883 and 1923, Sheridan has created several popular shows for Paramount+. The crime dramas Tulsa King and Mayor of Kingstown have been renewed for fourth and fifth seasons, respectively. Meanwhile, the neo-Western hit Landman has been renewed for a third installment, too. Sheridan’s most recent Paramount+ show, The Madison, received a Season 2 order even before the first batch of episodes premiered. However, the first returning series on Sheridan’s slate is a spy thriller headlined by the Oscar-winning Zoe Saldaña.

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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.

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Where does your power come from?
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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?
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How do you feel about operating in the grey?
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What are you actually fighting to hold onto?
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How do you lead?
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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction?
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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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Taylor Sheridan’s Spy Thriller Will Face Off Against ‘The Agency’ on Paramount+

We’re talking, of course, about Lioness. The show premiered in 2023 and returned with a second season in 2024. The third season will premiere on August 2, and will offer fresh competition on Paramount+ to the streamer’s other spy title, The Agency. That show, headlined by Michael Fassbender, returned with a second season in June. Lioness also features Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, Michael Kelly and LaMonica Garrett in supporting roles. The show received mixed-to-positive reviews, with the first season sitting at a 54% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes and the second season displaying a remarkable improvement with a 90% score. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.


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John Hillcoat, Anthony Byrne, Paul Cameron, Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan

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