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10 Sci-Fi Shows That Are Even Better the Second Time Around
Science fiction is a genre that lends itself wonderfully to re-watches, often more so than any other. After all, these are stories that are often mind-bending, full of foreshadowing and Easter eggs, and intricately complex in both their plotting and their thematic work. As such, re-visiting such works can be an incredibly rewarding experience that reveals new details, a higher appreciation of the directors and writers’ craftsmanship, and a better understanding of the whole narrative.
There are plenty of sci-fi shows out there that are even better the second time around, from groundbreaking space operas like Babylon 5 to mind-twisting time travel shows like Travelers. Whether it’s because their stories are difficult to understand on one’s first go, because they’re so thematically complex that a second watch makes them feel even more powerful, or because they’re simply too entertaining to watch only once, these are sci-fi masterpieces that demand further visits.
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‘Falling Skies’ (2011–2015)
One would think that a post-apocalyptic sci-fi series executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and starring Noah Wyle would still be deeply entrenched in the sci-fi pop culture conversation in the midst of a decade as sci-fi-loving as the 2020s. But for some bizarre reason, Falling Skies aired for a pre-planned five-season run and then disappeared from the conversation.
It’s one of the most groundbreaking sci-fi shows that everyone forgot. Successfully bringing the massive cinematic scale of a Spielberg-esque alien apocalypse story to American cable television, the show delivered a hard-hitting, character-driven, gritty tale of survival and resilience. It deserves infinitely more love than it typically gets nowadays, and plenty of re-watches are in order.
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‘Battlestar Galactica’ (2004–2009)
There are plenty of great sci-fi shows that should never get remade, but if there was a classic sci-fi series that was begging for a reimagining, it was 1978’s Battlestar Galactica. After 2003’s miniseries of the same name, one of the best sci-fi miniseries in history, came the 2004 full-length series. Likewise, it’s one of the best sci-fi TV shows in the genre’s history.
There are twists, profound philosophical and ethical questions, and complex character arcs in Battlestar Galactica that demand one or two re-watches in order to be fully appreciated. It’s a series whose narrative is built on deep foreshadowing, hidden motivations, and many clues that are best enjoyed when you already know how everything is going to play out.
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‘Babylon 5’ (1994–1998)
In the history of American television, there’s a “before Babylon 5” period and an “after Babylon 5” period. Quite unusually for American broadcast television at the time (science fiction or otherwise), this show was designed from the start as a sort of novel for television, with five pre-planned seasons serving as one chapter in the story each. This sort of highly serialized storytelling completely revolutionized the medium.
Indeed, Babylon 5 is one of those sci-fi shows that would have been great during the streaming era—but thankfully, it’s still abundantly easy to watch today. The kinds of narrative payoffs and bits of foreshadowing that were thrown into Babylon 5‘s engrossing story become even more enjoyable on re-watch, and the series’ highly bingeable nature makes it even easier to revisit multiple times.
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‘The Expanse’ (2015–2022)
Based on the incredible series of novels by James S.A. Corey, the pen name of collaborators Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck, The Expanse is one of the most rewatchable sci-fi shows ever made. It ran on Syfy for three seasons until it was canceled, only to be picked back up by Prime Video for another three outstanding seasons. Now, we’re left with one of the greatest six-season sci-fi shows in history.
For one, The Expanse has often been praised as the most scientifically accurate sci-fi show ever, and that definitely contributes to its being so enjoyable to revisit. But what really makes it one of those shows that get better on re-watch is the fact that its dense, sprawling universe rewards going in with prior knowledge. Full of complex politics and character motivations, it becomes even more enjoyable when you already understand them from the get-go.
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‘The X-Files’ (1993–2018)
The X-Files is yet another sci-fi show from the ’90s that marked a before and an after in the history of American science fiction. Few sci-fi shows have ever been this impactful or influential throughout history, in no small measure because The X-Files‘ fandom largely pioneered the space of online fan culture. As a result, the series has remained a legendarily essential piece of modern pop culture up until this day.
It’s one of the best sci-fi shows you’ll wish you watched sooner, a true classic in every sense of the word. Its highly episodic nature makes it delectably easy to revisit time and time again in whatever order one’s heart desires, while its more serialized elements make those re-visits all the more rewarding. Once Mulder and Scully feel like family, re-watching their earlier adventures becomes even more enjoyable.
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‘Firefly’ (2002–2003)
Firefly‘s tragic case is perhaps the most infamous instance of a sci-fi show being canceled way before it had the proper time to establish itself, but it’s still one of the best single-season action TV shows of all time. It’s a space Western without equal, bolstered by one of the best ensemble casts of any 21st-century genre show and some equally phenomenal writing.
Similar to The X-Files‘ Dana and Scully, Firefly becomes even more enjoyable once the crew of the Serenity starts to feel like the viewer’s own family. Already having the full context of the character’s layered backstories makes it easier to focus on the subtle world-building, the fun character dynamics, and the sharp dialogue.
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‘Fringe’ (2008–2013)
Following a somewhat slow and far more episodic first season, Fringe only keeps growing more intensely serialized and sharply complex as it goes on. It is, through and through, one of those sci-fi shows that only keep getting better with each passing season, as well as one of those underrated sci-fi shows worth watching over and over again.
Already knowing Fringe‘s many destinations makes it far easier to enjoy the journey on a rewatch, where it starts coming across as even more of a meticulously planned, character-driven, and deeply emotional epic. The show’s many multiversal and timeline mysteries don’t lose any of their intellectual charm on rewatch, and the transition from episodic procedural to suspenseful serialized drama only becomes even more admirable.
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‘Travelers’ (2016–2018)
There’s one subgenre of science fiction that benefits particularly strongly from re-visits across all forms of media, and that’s the time travel genre. After all, stories are inherently more enjoyable when you have a clearer understanding of how they work, and these mind-bending tales of history-altering travelers only become easier to understand on re-watch. Case in point: Travelers.
This incredible Netflix original is one of the most underrated time travel shows ever, a high-stakes mystery that keeps growing more layered and intellectually challenging over the course of its excellent three seasons. There are endless amounts of foreshadowing here that are incredibly enjoyable on rewatch, and the emotional and thematic depth of the story can be further appreciated on re-visits as well.
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’12 Monkeys’ (2015–2018)
Back in 1995, Terry Gilliam delighted fans of time travel stories around the world with Twelve Monkeys, one of the greatest and most iconic time travel movies of all time. Making a show based on any movie is always a huge task, and when that movie is as widely celebrated as Gilliam’s masterpiece, even more so. However, not only did 12 Monkeys perfectly live up to expectations, it arguably even surpassed them.
It’s one of the most underrated masterpieces of the sci-fi TV genre, a flawlessly planned and meticulously structured gem that actually makes remarkable sense—something rather rare for time travel stories. Since the story was mapped out from the very beginning, re-watching the show helps one appreciate all the bits of foreshadowing, hidden clues, and thematic payoffs that the writers sprinkled throughout the whole series.
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‘Dark’ (2017–2020)
For people who love sci-fi shows with mind-bending plot twists, there’s no show quite like Netflix’s first-ever German-language series, Dark. It’s one of the greatest mind-twisters and sci-fi thrillers in the history of modern television, a tale of time travel and parallel universes that could have only possibly been made during the streaming era.
Like 12 Monkeys, Dark was meticulously mapped out from the very beginning, so re-watching it further illuminates all manner of hidden details, foreshadowing elements, and complex intricacies that viewers wouldn’t have otherwise noticed or properly appreciated. That’s what makes this one of the greatest genre shows of the 21st century: Even though it’s an intellectually challenging watch, it rewards those willing to undergo that challenge with a fascinating story that they can—and will want to—revisit time and time again.
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Aht aht! Boston Richey is letting the internet know he’s heard the chatter surrounding his recent weight loss. After the Florida rapper showed off his slimmer look in a new video, social media users quickly began sharing theories about what may have caused the change. Some even linked his weight loss to stress following his recent public breakup with Tatiana Chanell. Now, Richey is seemingly shutting down the speculation and letting fans know they shouldn’t believe every narrative they see online.
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Fans Notice Boston Richey’s Apparent Weight Loss In Latest Video
Boston Richey’s latest appearance has the internet talking! Following his public split from Tatiana Chanell, the rapper has continued to pop up on social media. However, it wasn’t his relationship status that caught fans’ attention this time. Instead, viewers quickly noticed Richey appeared noticeably slimmer in a recent video.
It didn’t take long for the comment section to fill up with reactions. While some fans complimented his new look and suggested he may have been putting in work at the gym, others began speculating about what could be behind the change. Many social media users connected his apparent weight loss to the stress of his recent breakup
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Boston Richey Responds To The Weight-Loss Chatter
Boston Richey must’ve seen the comments and speculation about his new look because he took to social media with a few questions of his own. On Friday, July 31, the Florida rapper shared a tweet questioning why people automatically assumed his weight loss meant he was stressed rather than simply that he was hitting the gym:
“Why losing weight getting in the gym got to be me stressing…”
And he didn’t stop there. Richey followed up with several more posts addressing the narratives surrounding his appearance.
“Top player I let yall run with whatever narrative yall want f*** ya idc to clear sh**,” he wrote in another tweet. Richey also appeared to react to speculation that he may have used Ozempic, writing, “ain’t gone bap ozempic is crazy 😂.” In another post, he seemingly reminded fans that he wasn’t significantly heavier before his recent weight loss, writing, “B**** act like I was 300 pounds…”
Social Media Reacts
Instagram user @idessdeor wrote, “He look good not gunna yieee 😍😍😌”
Another Instagram user @ruchanelll_ wrote, “no shade brother but I looked just like you when I was getting stressed out to the MAX 😂”
While Instagram user @royalty._ny wrote, “Ik Ozempic when I see Ozempic”
Instagram user @bandzz._m wrote, “Gah damn I wish I could lose weight this fast”
Another Instagram user @_iiamgen wrote, “Nah but yall acting like he was big af 😂”
While Instagram user @aayaniaa._ wrote, “I hate how yall make assumptions abut how HE losing weight… lmao what if he is in the gym? How yall just tell HIM what HE doing?
Instagram user @kay.harvey_ wrote, “Some people just look better with they weight I ain’t gon lie”
Another Instagram user @_shuntiiii wrote, “Cuz we se bones not muscles baby”
While Instagram user @_alazedoss_ wrote, “Sometimes heart break will have you in a 2t yall should know that 😭😭😭😭😭😭”
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Antony Antoniou, Paul “PK” Kemsley’s friend, is detailing the reality TV star’s fractured relationship and financial hardships with his estranged wife, Dorit Kemsley.
Antoniou claims he learned that the estranged couple were experiencing cash flow issues back in March 2022, per a new declaration regarding the potential sale of their Los Angeles mansion filed on Wednesday, July 29, and obtained exclusively by Us.
In the docs, Antoniou claims he started to advance substantial sums of money to PK, describing the money transfers as loans meant to help PK and his family. Antoniou claims he was aware of the “fractured and stressed relationship” PK had with Dorit during this time.
“PK expressed concerns about the family finances, especially following their separation in May 2024, including his inability to keep up with their living expenses, with little contribution from [Dorit] who refused to make reasonable adjustments to her spending,” Antoniou alleges in the docs.
Dorit Kemsley is happy to address estranged husband PK Kemsley’s “unfortunate” claims about her spending habits. “I can tell you that what’s been put out there is not entirely accurate,” Dorit, 49, told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting her Unburdened memoir. “However, now it’s going to be more headlines, because I have to come back […]
Antoniou also claimed he discovered that the estranged couple’s house was mortgaged with two separate loans and, as both PK’s friend and a financial and real estate expert, he advised the reality TV star to allow the loans to default and for the property to be forcibly sold by administrators for the lender.
“However, PK wanted to try to preserve this asset for the family and its equity,” Antoniou claimed, per the docs. “With regret, but understandably from a human perspective, he would not heed the advice … Despite not having the funds readily available, he would borrow or use whatever means were at hand to try to save the house, his rationale being it was for his children.”
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Antoniou further claims that PK rented a home that “would be a very good fit for children to live in” and offered for Dorit to move into the residence as well. According to Antoniou, Dorit turned down PK’s offer.
“He even offered to allow Dorit to move into the home he had rented so that she had comfortable accommodations in close proximity to the children’s schools,” Antoniou alleges. “She declined his offer.”
PK’s friend alleges that he conditionally advanced $100,000 to PK to go towards his mortgage payments in an attempt to prevent a potential foreclosure — only under the condition that the money would not be released until Dorit signed a formal document agreeing for the house to be sold and for Antoniou’s loan to be paid back in full with the proceeds of the sale.
“I loaned PK $100,000 to assist him in curing the delinquencies in reliance on Dorit’s representation that she would sign a stipulation agreeing that PK would be reimbursed from the sale proceeds so that I could promptly be repaid,” Antoniou alleged. “Based upon Dorit’s representation that she would sign the stipulation, I agreed for the funds to be released. Ultimately, Dorit reneged on their agreement and refused to sign the stipulation.”
He further claims, “It is my understanding that Dorit is objecting to PK being reimbursed for the funds he paid to the lender in the sum of $300,000 on account of the arrearages which included those funds he borrowed from me.”
Us has reached out to Dorit for comment.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Dorit Kemsley is clearing things up after a recent report claimed that her home is at risk of foreclosure. During a Thursday, March 19, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Dorit, 49, was asked about a recent RadarOnline report alleging that she and estranged husband PK […]
Dorit and PK, who share two children, separated in May 2024, one year before the Bravo star filed for divorce. The estranged couple have since gone back-and-forth in court about finances. Dorit, who has not addressed PK’s legal accusations, previously defended her spending habits.
“I can tell you that what’s been put out there is not entirely accurate,” the Unburdened author exclusively told Us in June. “However, now it’s going to be more headlines, because I have to come back with what the reality is. It’s just a snowball. As far as his opinions on what I spent — whether it’s $50,000, $1 million, $25 — it’s money that I’ve earned. I’m supporting our children.”
She continued, “I had asked him from pretty much the get-go for us to sit down and to discuss things and work it out together. In marriage, he was taking care of the finances and the bills. He was making decisions, and there was not a lot of transparency. … That led to a lot of unfortunate circumstances. I think if one person is looking to paint someone in a bad way, or create a false narrative, they’re going to do various things that they don’t work out for anyone,” she said. “I really hope that we can eventually move away from that and into better times.”
Emma Roberts shared one of the most emotional moments of her wedding day with her five-year-old son, Rhodes. The “American Horror Story” actress married Cody John during an outdoor ceremony in Idaho on July 25, with her son proudly accompanying her down the aisle. While Rhodes played a special role in the ceremony, Emma’s father, actor Eric Roberts, did not attend. He has since defended his daughter’s right to celebrate the wedding exactly as she wanted.
Photographs published by Vogue show Rhodes holding hands with his mother as they made their way toward the groom. The five-year-old looked dapper in a white suit while Emma wore a flowing custom Monique Lhuillier gown in a vintage-inspired pink shade.
One image captured the mother and son from behind as they walked toward Cody. Their closest friends and family watched from outdoor seats, with several guests using umbrellas to protect themselves from the sun. The intimate aisle moment gave her son an important role in the celebration and produced some of the most memorable photographs from the day.
Emma welcomed Rhodes with her former partner, Garrett Hedlund, in December 2020.
Actress Wanted Her Wedding Dress To Feel Vintage
Emma collaborated with Monique Lhuillier on two custom looks for the wedding. For the ceremony, she wore a gown created in a specially developed shade called Vintage Rose. The flowing design was paired with a sheer shawl and a long white veil.
During her final fitting, Emma admitted that she initially had difficulty determining exactly what she wanted to wear. “I didn’t really know what I wanted,” Emma told Vogue. “I just knew that I wanted it to feel very vintage-inspired. I’m obsessed with antique books and treasure hunting, and I love collecting old ephemera, so I really wanted that to shine through in the dress.”
The custom color referenced Emma’s middle name while also contributing to the aged, romantic quality she envisioned.
To create the gown’s “tea-stained effect,” 25 yards of pink fabric were reportedly dipped into an ecru shade. The process gave the material an antique appearance rather than the bright white traditionally associated with bridal gowns.
Eric Roberts Did Not Attend His Daughter’s Wedding
Emma’s father confirmed before the ceremony that he would not be among the guests in Idaho. “I love my daughter, always have, always will,” Eric told Page Six in a statement. “It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”
The 70-year-old actor welcomed Emma with his former partner, Kelly Cunningham, in 1991. He later lost custody of her when she was a baby amid his past struggles with drug addiction. Eric has acknowledged that he was not emotionally prepared to be a dependable parent at that point in his life. During an April appearance on “Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson,” he described himself as “not to be depended on emotionally whatsoever” when Emma was born.
However, he challenged the perception that he and his daughter are estranged or that their relationship can be easily understood by people outside the family. “It’s only complicated through outside eyes because they don’t get any of it,” Eric said.
Julia Roberts And Celebrity Friends Supported The Bride
Although Eric was not present, Emma was surrounded by other relatives and friends during the outdoor ceremony. Her aunt Julia Roberts attended with her husband, Danny Moder. Several of Emma’s famous friends also traveled to Idaho for the wedding, including “American Horror Story” co-star Sarah Paulson and Demi Moore.
Emma and Cody were first romantically linked in 2022. The couple kept much of their relationship private before announcing their engagement in July 2024.
Emma Roberts Broke Bridal Tradition With Black Reception Look
Emma exchanged her romantic ceremony gown for a dramatically different outfit at the reception. The actress wore a black two-piece ensemble inspired by a design from Lhuillier’s Fall 2004 collection.
The “boudoir saloon” look featured a custom strapless corset made from Chantilly lace and a tea-length skirt constructed with layers of black silk organza. “I love the idea of wearing black for the afterparty,” Emma explained.
The unconventional color allowed her to move away from bridal tradition while maintaining the vintage aesthetic that shaped her ceremony gown. “We love doing something that’s a little unexpected,” she added. “This looks like it could be totally vintage from 100 years ago, or from now.”
Still, the most personal detail from the wedding had nothing to do with Emma’s two custom dresses. By walking his mother down the aisle, Rhodes became an unforgettable part of the day as she began her marriage to Cody.
WWE superstar Nikki Bella is opening up about her dating and sex life like never before. In a new interview, the “Total Divas” star revealed she hasn’t been sexually intimate with anyone in quite a long time despite her sister, Brie Bella’s, best efforts.
A year ago, Nikki Bella was linked to NFL star Cooper DeJean after the pair were seen getting cozy during her trip to the City of Brotherly Love last fall. After their alleged romance made headlines, Nikki added fuel to the fire when she uploaded pictures of herself in front of the Philadelphia Eagles star’s locker.
Speaking with Us Weekly, Nikki said she’s not been sexually active with anyone in quite some time. “I’m pretty much like a nun at this point,” she said about her love life. “Super celibate. I should just put on a ring.”
But just because she’s getting any action, it doesn’t mean she isn’t interested. “I wish I was out there getting wild. I just don’t have energy for it,” she said.
Nikki Bella’s Sister, Brie Bella, Is Trying To Set Her Up With Someone Special
Nikki’s twin sister, Brie, is fighting for her, though, telling Us Weekly that she’s tried her hardest to connect her sister with someone special. Despite her efforts, things just haven’t worked out.
“She’s too busy, and I get it,” Brie said. “Matteo is her world right now. She’s like, ‘I have no time between being on the road, our wine company and our podcast, and then Matteo. I try. But she’s like, ‘No, no.’ This is the thing with her: If she has a free night, she wants to Netflix and chill. She’s like, ‘I don’t want to go on a date. I don’t have to dress up.’”
Brie, who rose to fame alongside her sister as one of WWE’s most notable Divas, said that even if things aren’t going Nikki’s way right now, she would always keep her head on the swivel for her twin.
“I still keep my eyes open,” she said. “There’s been some prospects.”
Nikki Bella Was Linked To A Super Bowl Champion Just Last Year
Nikki was recently linked to Super Bowl champion Cooper DeJean. The 23-year-old plays for the Philadelphia Eagles.
According to a previous report from The Blast, speculation began swirling around the pair last fall after Nikki shared pictures of herself with DeJean merch on in Philly.
A source shot down the rumors, though, saying Nikki was keeping things casual between the pair. The source went on to say that while Nikki was “smitten” by DeJean, she was simply having fun and living her best life.
In June 2026, DeJean confirmed his romance with Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Abby Summers, and responded to critics who claimed their relationship was a conflict of interest.
“I don’t really think it’s a conflict of interest,” he said, according to PEOPLE. “I mean, it’s not like we both play football. She’s a cheerleader. There is going to be no insider information given either way.”
Nikki Bella Divorced Her ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Ex-Husband
Nikki’s alleged fling with DeJean came a few years after her divorce from “Dancing With the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev. Amid their divorce proceedings, Chigvintsev was arrested on an alleged felony domestic violence charge, something Nikki addressed on her podcast, “The Nikki & Brie” show.
“The past few months, I disconnected from social media, from the world. And I just knew that I needed to disconnect, because first things first, I’m a mom and my son’s protection and privacy is the most important. So I was going to do whatever it took for that, most importantly, and then just needing space, for healing, for facing trauma, head on, all of that. So it’s been tough. It’s been really tough. I’ve been heartbroken, sad,” she confessed.
Nikki And Brie Are Back In The Ring
When she’s not thinking about dating, Nikki is spending time with her sister in the WWE ring. They made their comeback to the company earlier this year after stepping away in 2023.
“We love to wrestle,” Brie said, adding that their desire to throw down is what fueled their decision to return. “I feel like people have really felt our love and passion for the business because we don’t have to be doing it. We have thriving companies and we do very well. But we love it. And we missed it so much,” she concluded.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is documenting her recovery after undergoing a hysterectomy as part of her ongoing treatment for cervical cancer.
“Today’s the surgery day,” Snooki, 38, said in Instagram footage uploaded Saturday, August 1, documenting her pre- and post-op experience. “I’m heading to the hospital to get my hysterectomy. My kids just left with Jionni [Lavalle], so I got nice warm hugs and I love them so much.”
Snooki, who shares three kids with 39-year-old Jionni, was diagnosed with stage I cervical cancer in April. As part of her treatment, the reality TV star decided to have a hysterectomy to remove her uterus and cervix.
While Jionni stayed with their kids during Snooki’s procedure, the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star’s parents accompanied her to the local hospital.
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is gearing up — literally — for her upcoming hysterectomy amid her battle with cervical cancer. The Jersey Shore: Family Vacation star, 38, took to TikTok on Tuesday, July 28, to share the must-have items she bought from fans’ recommendations in preparation for her surgery, which she said is happening “soon.” Included […]
“You always need your parents, I don’t care what age you are,” Snooki stated in her upload. “I need my mom and dad. … Here we are strolling into surgery. I’m literally terrified at this point.”
In the next slide, Snooki revealed that the surgery was a success while sharing more recovery images.
“It’s starting to get dark. [I think] my surgery ended at 9:30 or 10:00. I’m going to be honest with you: not great,” she explained. “I told you guys, in general, I’m not good with pain, and I’ve really been trying to be tough, but it’s not great. The reason is because we did that C-section cut, and [my doctor] ended up taking out the uterus, my cervix and some parts of my vagina just to make sure we get everything.”
Snooki further noted that her surgeon did not remove her fallopian tubes or ovaries, the latter which she said was so she “doesn’t go into pre-menopause.”
Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi recalled having “a breakdown” after receiving her stage I cervical cancer diagnosis. “Like, ‘Oh, my God, what am I gonna do? Gotta get my will in place. What’s gonna happen?’ Planning my funeral. I was being so dramatic,” Polizzi, 38, said during a Tuesday, May 19, appearance on the “Let’s Be Honest” […]
“It’s been a lot,” Snooki continued, wiping away tears. “But, the good thing is, obviously I’ve had three kids, so when you have kids your abs disconnect. … [My doctor] ended up putting them back together, which is nice, because they were totally separated from my three kids.” (Separated abs during pregnancy, known as diastasis recti, is experienced by at least 60 percent of people who get pregnant and can be fixed with special exercises or surgical intervention, per the Mayo Clinic.)
While trying to look on the bright side with her newly stitched up abs, Snooki was still primarily overwhelmed by the pain she was experiencing post-surgery.
“Just dealing with all the pain, it’s not great,” she tearfully added. “I’m doing my best and I’m trying to stay optimistic. I hope I sleep tonight. I have a heating pad, so that’s helping. We got my fan, I have a ton of ginger ale and, yeah, we’ll see what happens tomorrow. … The first couple days is hell, and then it’s going to get better, so I’m trying to stay in good spirits.”
A Minnesota teacher is facing consequences after a classroom incident during a lockdown drill left students and their families searching for answers. Now, Jason Lowell Rogers has learned his fate after the case moved through the court system.
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Jason Lowell Rogers Receives Court Decision
On Tuesday, July 28, Rogers, 49, received a stay of adjudication in Otter Tail County District Court after pleading guilty. Under Minnesota law, the move allows a defendant to avoid a formal conviction if they successfully complete court-ordered probation. Rogers was sentenced to two years of probation, during which he must surrender his teaching license in Minnesota and is prohibited from teaching in any state.
The case stems from a March 2025 incident in which Rogers was charged with malicious punishment of a child. Prosecutors later added two additional charges after allegations surfaced involving multiple students.
Student Details The Alleged Classroom Incident
According to the complaint, one sixth-grade student said he was lying on his stomach during a lockdown drill when Rogers, who weighed more than 350 pounds at the time, stepped on his back with both feet for about 10 seconds. The student reportedly yelled out in pain, began crying, and said his back hurt so badly that he thought something was broken. The student described the moment as feeling like he was being used as a “stepping stool.”
Authorities later interviewed Rogers, who admitted to stepping on students. Police said the teacher explained he believed students were not taking the drill seriously and that he was attempting to get their attention.
Teacher’s Sentencing Includes Multiple Conditions
Rogers also admitted to stepping on two other students, according to reports. In one instance, he said he “might have” used both feet on a student. Meanwhile, he described another situation as walking over a student. Following the allegations, Rogers was placed on administrative leave by the Underwood School District.
As part of his probation, Rogers must complete an anger management assessment, perform 90 hours of community service, write apology letters to each victim, and pay $2,250 in fines and fees. If he completes all requirements, the case will be dismissed under the terms of the stay of adjudication.
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It’s hard to believe, considering he has been a consistent part of Hollywood for most people’s lives, but it seems Clint Eastwood’s career has finally come to a close at the early age of 96. One of the most famous names to ever step foot either behind or in front of a camera, Eastwood has delivered some of the greatest movies of all time, including the genius Unforgiven, the surprisingly sad Gran Torino, and, of course, as the so-called “Man with No Name” in Sergio Leone‘s Dollars Trilogy of spaghetti Westerns.
The great man’s final movie came just two years ago, where he directed the likes of Nicholas Hoult (Superman) and J.K. Simmons (Invincible) in Juror #2, a legal thriller that would earn plenty of positive attention. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film earned a near-perfect average rating of 93%, with Collider’s Jeff Ewing writing in his review that, “The caliber of performances, smart cinematography, and some excellent directorial choices elevate the material.” Of all his many modern movies, perhaps none were as successful across the board as the moving 2004 sports story, Million Dollar Baby.
Considered one of the best boxing movies of all time, despite Eastwood himself declaring the film to be misunderstood, Million Dollar Baby was an enormous hit in 2004, and proved so alluring to the Hollywood veteran that it even pulled him out of acting retirement. “I think I started saying that back a few years ago, I said, ‘I don’t think I’ll act anymore, I’ll stay behind the camera,’” Eastwood said in a previous interview, adding, “but then Million Dollar Baby came along, and I liked that role.” For those who love the film as much as Eastwood, you’ll be able to stream Million Dollar Baby on Paramount+ starting this August.
‘Million Dollar Baby’ Won Several Major Awards
For a veteran like Eastwood, picking up a major award is just another day at the office. But picking up two Oscars on one night is a hugely impressive achievement, even for him. At the Academy Awards, Million Dollar Baby won an incredible four Golden Statues, with Eastwood personally picking up trophies for Best Director and Best Actor. The other two prizes went to Swank and Freeman as Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor, respectively.
Million Dollar Baby is streaming on Paramount+ now. Stay tuned to Collider for more.
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December 15, 2004
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132 minutes
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Paul Haggis
Emma Roberts is revealing intimate details about her wedding day after her father, Eric Roberts, confirmed that he did not attend his daughter’s special day.
Emma, 35, was walked down the wedding aisle by her son, Rhodes, 5, during her July 24 wedding in Sun Valley, Idaho, to Cody John, according to photos published by Vogue the next week.
In one portrait, Emma held onto Rhodes’ arm as they made their way to John, 36, at the end of the aisle. (Emma shares Rhodes with her former partner Garrett Hedlund.)
“A picture is worth a thousand words — and in this case, a million,” the American Horror Story star captioned an image of the mother-son moment.
Eric Roberts and Emma Roberts’ father-daughter relationship is far from ordinary. In addition to both being public figures after finding success in Hollywood, the actors have faced some highs and lows that have been documented for the world to see. During an April 2026 appearance on the “Really Famous With Kara Mayer Robinson” podcast, Eric […]
Emma and John exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony held on the groom’s family ranch just outside of Sun Valley, which the Aquamarine star called her “happy place.” Just one day prior, the now-newlyweds held a welcome dinner at the town’s iconic Roundhouse eatery on top of Bald Mountain, where attendees rode up the mountain via gondola.
“All of the guests took a gondola up to the top. I rode up with Cody, my mom [Kelly Cunningham], and my son Rhodes, which was such a nice moment of calm before stepping into the party,” Emma gushed to the outlet of her pre-wedding festivities. “Everyone left with a L.L. Bean goodie bag customized with ‘hitched’ on the side with a Wythe custom hat inside. It was so fun to see people sporting both the rest of the weekend. Some even at the wedding!”
Emma and John were toasted by the celebrity friends and loved ones throughout the weekend, including the actress’ mom and her aunt Julia Roberts.
Eric Roberts. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
“I love you, Aunt Julia,” Emma captioned a Vogue portrait with the Erin Brockovich star, 58, who attended the occasion with her husband, Danny Moder.
Julia is one of Eric’s sisters, alongside Lisa Roberts Gillian. Eric, 70, has long had a complicated relationship with his daughter and did not attend the ceremony.
“I love my daughter, always have, always will,” Eric said in a statement to Us on Monday, July 27, about missing Emma’s nuptials. “It is perfectly wonderful for her to celebrate however she wants, with whomever she wants.”
Emma has not publicly addressed her apparent estrangement from her father or his absence from her wedding, which she told Vogue felt “like it was out of a book.”
“I feel like I’m always in a rush,” Emma noted. “All my friends are always in a rush. My family, we’re always in a rush, so to feel like people really got off their phones, were present, and that everybody I love was in one room, I can’t even capture the feeling of that. I couldn’t have dreamed it better.”
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‘Project Hail Mary’ Fans Shouldn’t Miss This $723 Million Sci-Fi Masterpiece Next Month
The likes of Curry Barker‘s record-breaking new horror hit, Obsession, and Christopher Nolan‘s historical epic, The Odyssey, might go down as 2026’s most defining movies, but it’s hard not to still consider the sci-fi masterpiece Project Hail Mary as the face of this year in cinema. The Phil Lord and Christopher Miller-directed epic, which stars Ryan Gosling in one of his best roles yet, earned an enormous $682 million worldwide during an extended box office run, although that total has already been sailed past by The Odyssey in less than two weeks.
Project Hail Mary is an adaptation of the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, and manages to transform his literature into a cinematic spectacle for the ages. Dubbed “the first great film of 2026” in a 9/10 review from Collider’s Ross Bonaime, there is a very good chance that Project Hail Mary could leave victorious at next year’s Academy Awards. But when it comes to the most successful Oscar-winning sci-fi movies of this century, it has a long way to go to beat the 10 nominations and 7 wins of 2013’s Gravity.
Directed by the great Alfonso Cuarón and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, Gravity is an expansive space-set movie that stunned audiences 13 years ago. Ambitious in scope and personal in its story, the film was a huge hit with critics and at the box office, where it earned an enormous $723 million, becoming one of the highest-grossing original movies of all time in the process. If you’re a Project Hail Mary fan looking for your next fix of off-planet spectacle, you can now stream Gravity on Paramount+.
Ryan Gosling Is Joining the MCU
Following Project Hail Mary and his work alongside director Shawn Levy on the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter, Gosling is finally taking the MCU plunge, as was announced during Marvel Studios’ Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. On stage, Marvel Studios Producer and President Kevin Feige confirmed that a new Ghost Rider film was officially in development, with Gosling taking the lead in a role he’d long suggested an interest in. Little is known about the film, apart from the fact that it teams Gosling back up with director Levy, so keep your eyes peeled for more updates in the future.
As of August 1, you can stream Gravity on Paramount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more stories.
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October 3, 2013
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1h 31m
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Alfonso Cuarón
Whew, Roomies! The internet is in full detective mode once AGAIN after Yaya Mayweather dropped a cozy video with Kai Bandz. The viral clip has folks bringing up Jaidyn Alexis because she previously looked real boo’d up with Kai during a livestream.
RELATED: Whew! Jaidyn Alexis Seemingly Hard Launches New Boo As Blueface Gets Dragged Into The Conversation (VIDEO + PHOTOS)
Fans Bring Up Jaidyn Alexis After Yaya Mayweather Pops Out With Kai Bandz
Yaya Mayweather popped out and said, “New month, new boo!” She dropped a dark video on her Instagram Story showing her getting extra cozy with Kai Bandz while he appeared to enjoy a hookah with her at a spot. Yaya called Kai her friend in the caption, but fans felt the energy was giving more than bestie vibes after she kissed him on the cheek several times. At one point, Kai looked like he was leaning in for his own smooch as he got real close to her face. Once folks got a good look at the clip, they immediately went into detective mode and started asking, “Wayment! Isn’t this Jaidyn Alexis’ man?”
Social Media Calls For Jaidyn To Enter The Chat After Yaya & Kai Link Up
Fans kept tagging Jaidyn Alexis in The Shade Room Teens’ comment section. Some folks joked that she needs to start putting her boo’s on a leash, while others said they were happy to see Yaya outside and living her life away from NBA YoungBoy.
Instagram user @queenbreeee____ wrote, “I’m really happy for her. she needed this.”
Instagram user @maririchforeverr wrote, “I don’t care who she with long as she moved on 😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @finewinedenise wrote, “Not Jaiden man! I knew he was clout chasing smh 🤦🏾♀️”
Then Instagram user @bodegasteppah00 wrote, “Someone check on @officialjaialexxis pls 😂😂💔”
Another Instagram user @badbihtiaaa wrote, “yk what? hell yea tho.”
Instagram user @livi_jadore wrote, “@officialjaialexxis at this point just stop dating for awhile and focus on on the LORD🙏🏾🤦🏾♀️”
While another Instagram user @jamie_desno wrote, “Jaiden gotta start putting leashes on her men 😂”
Instagram user @_paaccooooo wrote, “he played in Jaidyn face 😮💨”
Finally, Instagram user @minabanks_ wrote, “Noooooooooooooooooooo 😂😂😂😂 Jaidyn.”
Here’s Why The Internet Is Mentioning Jaidyn
If you’re wondering why folks are asking Jaidyn Alexis to enter the chat, it’s because she previously popped out with Kai during a livestream. Back in July, Jaidyn and Kai hopped on a Twitch livestream where she cooked in the kitchen while Kai kicked back and enjoyed the view. At one point, he playfully gave her a little smack on the derriere and smiled at the camera. They looked really comfortable with each other, leaving fans to think Jaidyn was leaving the circus behind and kicking Blueface to the curb. Jaidyn also had fans thinking she was officially hard-launching a new chapter after she dropped photos with Kai on Instagram that gave major dinner-date vibes.
Jaidyn Alexis started getting wild with her new man Kai Bandz on stream last night after officially moving on from Blueface 👀 pic.twitter.com/PGgJ3qUTaI
— keeno (@ayekeeno) July 18, 2026
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