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Now that it’s finally warm outside, we’re ready to stock our wardrobes with spring and summer pieces. But that doesn’t mean we’re dropping hundred-dollar bills. We scoured the internet to find the best deals happening this weekend, and it turns out top brands are on secret sale — we’re talking Madewell, Steve Madden, Dr. Scholl’s and more. Our favorites start at just $6!
Whether you’re searching for chic sandals, a classy bag, comfy jeans or anything in between, there’s a deal with your name on it below. Crowd-loved pieces are selling out in real time, so don’t dillydally!
Our Favorite: Nordstrom’s End of Season Sale is in full swing! We’re taking the opportunity to score this Vince Camuto paisley sundress that screams ‘Lilly Pulitzer,’ but costs a fraction of the price — was $70, now $48!
Our Favorite: We’re tired of jeans! These breezy lounge pants look like linen, but feel even comfier, thanks to the stretchy material. They come in striped and gingham-print varieties, so we’re grabbing at least two — was $30, now $20!
Our Favorite: A-listers are wearing Mary Jane flats nonstop lately, including Katie Holmes and Gwyneth Paltrow. This sophisticated pair from Madewell boasts a sleek silhouette, cloud-like padding and a gold chain strap — was $168, now $80!
Our Favorite: You can’t go wrong with Levi’s shorts, especially with these high-rise denim shorts that cinch your midsection without squeezing. With a smocked waistband, structured fabric and flattering A-line shape, they’re already in the cart. Psst: all five colors are on sale! — was $55, now $38!
Less than two years after Netflix released the unexpectedly successful film Under Paris, the streamer has unveiled what appears to be a new movie crafted in that creature feature’s image and designed to repeat its performance. Directed by Xavier Gens, who broke out in Hollywood with the poorly received 2007 video game adaptation Hitman, Under Paris emerged as a word-of-mouth streaming sensation. The film’s success showed that there is a large appetite for campy content aimed at the non-Emily in Paris demographic. Unsurprisingly, a sequel to Under Paris is in development. While fans wait for the sequel to make landfall, they seem to be tuning into Netflix’s new replacement.
Like Under Paris, the new movie is also directed by a European filmmaker. In fact, the filmmaker in question has already delivered a Hollywood blockbuster. We’re talking about the Norwegian director Tommy Wirkola, who broke out with the Nazi zombie movie Dead Snow in 2009 and went on to direct Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters. The 2013 action film starred Gemma Arterton and Jeremy Renner, and grossed around $225 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. More recently, Wirkola directed Violent Night, the Christmas-themed action movie starring David Harbour. It grossed $76 million worldwide against a reported budget of $20 million, and like Under Paris, is set for a sequel.
Wirkola’s latest film, however, is the Netflix creature feature Thrash. The movie follows a young woman who is trapped in her home during a Category 5 hurricane that brings with it a giant flood and a great white shark. Thrash opened to mediocre reviews and is currently sitting at a 38% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is headlined by Bridgerton breakout Phoebe Dynevor, alongside Whitney Peak, Djimon Hounsou, and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘s young star, Alyla Browne. According to FlixPatrol, Thrash became one of the most-watched movies on the domestic and worldwide Netflix viewership charts immediately after its debut. The days leading up to the film’s release saw another European director’s creature feature — Crawl — make a comeback on the domestic streaming charts. On the same day as Thrash‘s release, Netflix debuted the Indian creature feature Tu Yaa Main, which follows a couple fending off a man-eating crocodile while trapped in an empty swimming pool. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
April 10, 2026
83 Minutes
Tommy Wirkola
Phoebe Dynevor
Lisa Fields
Perhaps it’s a sign of the times that the Western genre has had such a massive resurgence. Many American viewers seem to be yearning for a bygone era, and shows like Taylor Sheridan‘s Yellowstone deliver that nostalgia. Released in 2018, Yellowstone launched a new wave of interest in Westerns, led by its own spin-offs and a string of lavishly produced movies and shows from other studios. The decade leading up to Yellowstone‘s release was rather quiet on the Western front, although there were a handful of movies that managed to break through. They were invariably directed by the Coen Brothers or Quentin Tarantino. However, another critically acclaimed filmmaker was on the verge of making a Western before a decision she made fueled one of the biggest production controversies of the past couple of decades.
In 2012, Natalie Portman boarded the project along with director Lynne Ramsay. The movie in question was based on a Black List script by Brian Duffield. In the subsequent years, Joel Edgerton, Jude Law, and Michael Fassbender signed on to play supporting roles. The movie was set to be shot by the renowned cinematographer Darius Khondji, who worked with David Fincher on Se7en and more recently with Josh Safdie on Marty Supreme. However, on the day that filming was supposed to begin, Ramsay failed to show up on set. It was announced that she had quit the production, which prompted Khondji and Law to back out as well. Gavin O’Connor was hired as Ramsay’s replacement, with Portman’s Star Wars co-star Ewan McGregor stepping in to play the role vacated by Law.
The movie in question, Jane Got a Gun, was eventually released in 2016 after numerous delays. It received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. Jane Got a Gun is now sitting at a 42% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Jane Got a Gun flounders between campy Western and hard-hitting revisionist take on the genre, leaving Natalie Portman’s committed performance stranded in the dust.” The movie grossed only $3.8 million worldwide against a reported budget of $25 million. However, according to FlixPatrol, it was resurrected by fans this week, more than a decade after its disastrous theatrical run. Jane Got a Gun emerged as one of the most-watched movies on the global HBO Max chart. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
January 29, 2016
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Now in its fourth weekend of release, the sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary is refusing to lose momentum. The film has already overtaken a handful of past sci-fi blockbusters over the last few weeks, and will continue to do so in the weeks to come. A few days ago, it overtook the $228 million domestic gross of its spiritual precursor The Martian, also based on a bestseller by Andy Weir. Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, The Martian was critically acclaimed and massively successful at the box office in 2015. It grossed $630 million worldwide — a benchmark that Project Hail Mary has yet to cross — and received seven Oscar nominations.
This weekend, Project Hail Mary is poised to pass the coveted $500 million milestone worldwide. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the movie stars Ryan Gosling as a schoolteacher sent on an intergalactic mission to save the world. Project Hail Mary exceeded expectations in its theatrical debut, boosted by near-unanimous praise from critics and audiences. It currently holds a “Certified Fresh” 94% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 96% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is turning out to be Amazon MGM Studios what F1 was to Apple Studios last year, in that it’s technically a streaming movie that has done exceedingly well in theaters, especially in the IMAX format.
With nearly $240 million at the domestic box office so far, Project Hail Mary has overtaken the likes of Christopher Nolan‘s Interstellar and M. Night Shyamalan‘s Signs. It has also doubled the lifetime domestic gross of Bumblebee, the highest-rated installment of the live-action Transformers series. Directed by Travis Knight, whose Masters of the Universe movie is around the corner, Bumblebee grossed $127 million domestically and $467 million worldwide against a reported budget of $135 million. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 91% score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Bumblebee proves it’s possible to bring fun and a sense of wonder back to a bloated blockbuster franchise — and sets up its own slate of sequels in the bargain.” Starring Hailee Steinfeld and John Cena, it was followed by a soft reboot titled Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, whose underperformance has left the franchise in limbo. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
March 15, 2026
157 minutes
Christopher Miller, Phil Lord
Drew Goddard, Andy Weir
Aditya Sood, Amy Pascal, Andy Weir, Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Rachel O’Connor, Ryan Gosling
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When dealing with arguably the most influential, recognizable, and iconic source material in modern fantasy, it makes sense that a show like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power would be one of the most expensive television projects ever put to the screen. After all, not only is J.R.R. Tolkien‘s original fantasy epic still considered the “gold standard” of fantasy literature, but Peter Jackson‘s The Lord of the Rings trilogy is also counted as one of the greatest film trilogies ever made. So, it’s no wonder that Amazon hoped to capitalize on Tolkien’s material by green-lighting a prequel series on Prime Video. However, unreasonable production costs and a general lack of enthusiasm surrounding The Rings of Power have led viewers to question if the endeavor was even worth it.
It cannot be understated how much of an investment that Amazon has put into bringing The Rings of Power to the screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the rights to Tolkien’s work alone — which only include The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, as well as the appendix — cost the corporation a hefty $250 million to secure. But that initial down payment only made it possible for Prime Video to make their own Lord of the Rings content apart from the Jackson-helmed franchise owned by Warner Bros. From there, it was still a few years before Amazon cracked their take on Middle-earth, deciding to helm a prequel series set during the Second Age (for reference, Lord of the Rings is set thousands of years later during the end of the Third Age). While the Second Age is rife with high-fantasy material, Amazon had not secured the rights to Tolkien works like The Silmarillion or Unfinished Tales, meaning there would be a lot of embellishing needed to make the story work.
That alone was already a hard sell for some, but when THR later reported that an additional $465 million was shelled out to bring the first season to life, many hoped that Amazon was taking the undertaking seriously. That’s over $700 million just to get Rings of Power off the ground. Unfortunately, the results led some to wonder how exactly Prime Video was allocating those funds. While some of the visuals were spectacular (the series’ opening moments promise something epic), the show is nowhere near as visually appealing as the film trilogy — not to mention the production costs for Season 2, which required another $458 million to produce, according to financial statements obtained by the Daily Mail.
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“Sometimes to find the light, we must first touch the darkness.”
To say that Prime Video was gambling something fierce with this high-fantasy attempt at the next Game of Thrones would be an understatement, especially since The Rings of Power was largely dismissed by hardcore Tolkien fans and even casual viewers alike. Critics have also been split on the two-season series, though Rotten Tomatoes reports that the series is considered “fresh” — which, considering how critical many have been about the show’s overall characterization and pacing (something our Season 2 review noted), seems a bit surprising. As far as audience scores go, they’re abysmal — and that comes as no surprise when you consider how the viewership between Seasons 1 and 2 drastically decreased. In October 2024, THR reported that 50 million viewers had tuned into the sophomore season compared to the 150 million who watched the first.
It’s a shame, because Season 2 is a legitimate improvement on the first, leaning into some of the show’s stronger arcs and pulling back on others. Of course, it’s not perfect, nor is it exactly the high-quality fantasy epic that Amazon promised. Indeed, what makes The Rings of Power so notorious (aside from that hefty price tag) is that the show is a pretty vast departure from Tolkien’s original work — and especially previous on-screen adaptations of Middle-earth. Sure, it has its exciting moments and characters — namely Elendil (Lloyd Owen), Sauron (Charlie Vickers), and occasionally Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) — and certain elements are quite interesting, but are they really worth that massive price tag? While The Lord of the Rings proves to be a popular tale with audiences (as many continue to praise the original trilogy), this prequel series has largely been tossed aside.
Aside from the upfront costs, the show’s decision to deviate from the source material has no doubt alienated a portion of the audience — and if those who love Tolkien have deeply mixed feelings about it, then why would anyone else be interested? With more Lord of the Rings material underway from Warner Bros. — who are preying on audience nostalgia by revisiting stories from the original trilogy — Rings of Power doesn’t appear to stand a chance. Hopefully, the series will continue to improve with time, but even if Season 3 is an epic masterpiece we’ve all been waiting for, will streaming’s most expensive series be able to justify the funds sunk into making it?
September 1, 2022
Amazon Prime Video
John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip
Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams
The Lord of the Rings
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Online shoe shopping can feel like an uphill battle — but not when you have hundreds (if not thousands) of fashionistas doing the hard work for you. We scoured Amazon reviews to find the comfiest rich mom sneakers for long walks and travel days alike, and these 13 chic spring picks emerge as clear winners.
Comfy and supportive, it’s no wonder these popular sneakers have gleaming reviews. In fact, shoppers love wearing them while exploring new cities, logging miles in places like Venice, New York City, Barcelona and more. Better yet, these kicks give any outfit a sporty-chic edge — especially the options we picked from Adidas, Reebok, Sam Edelman and beyond. They channel rich mom energy like nobody’s business, so check out our list to find your new staple sneakers below!
1. Our Favorite: Shiny and sleek, these memory foam sneakers make every outing look like a fashion show. We adore the gold and silver varieties.
2. Wear-Everywhere Kicks: New York, D.C., France! These classy Sam Edelman sneakers are reliable for travel days when there’s no time to change between your tour and the dinner reservation.
3. Simple Stunner: Reebok sneakers usually lean athletic, but these leather lace-up kicks double down on style. Nearly 33,000 five-star reviews don’t lie.
4. Jennifer Aniston: Want to radiate Aniston’s cool-girl energy? All you need are these classic Adidas Sambas that have a flat silhouette, but are surprisingly supportive.
5. Boutique Find: People will think you spent hundreds on these lace-embellished sneakers. The ribbon laces add a coquette flair.
6. Leopard Print: Rich moms swoon over leopard-print styles, and these sassy shoes nail the aesthetic. Shoppers wear them to Venice, Florence, Portugal and beyond, with one reviewer walking 60 miles in one trip.
7. Golden Who?: Why splurge on Golden Goose when you can have the same gold-star style from Steve Madden? These retro shoes look much more expensive than they are.
8. CEO Vibes: Whether you’re running errands, meeting the girls for lunch or working at the office, these quilted shoes deliver. They’re a fashion hero for a.m. commutes.
9. Tweed Knit: Unlock your inner Parisian in these European-looking knit sneakers. They’re on sale for just $21 right now, so run!
10. Dreamy Denim: These Dr. Scholl’s shoes have stylish denim accents, making them a standout pick for your everyday ensembles. Wear a Canadian tuxedo, and you’ll be coordinated from head to toe.
11. New Balance: Reviewers and shopping writers love these New Balance 574 sneakers. We wear ours to sports games, but some wear them all around Europe.
12. Royal Approval: Not a drill! Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton both wear these understated Veja kicks. They’re 110% splurge-worthy.
13. Quiet Luxury: Not only do these platform sneakers elevate your aesthetic, but they also enhance traction, boost your height and make every step feel like a spring. Sold.
“Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” stars and sisters Kim and Kyle Richards were involved in a dramatic legal dispute. Their relationship apparently hit a turning point in 2024 when reports surfaced about Kim’s unfortunate relapse after years of being open about her addiction struggles. A new report claims Kyle sued Kim in January 2025, seeking to have her evicted from the LA property where Kim was residing.

Kyle attempted to have her sister, Kim, evicted from her 2-bedroom Encino property, where she had been residing, according to legal documents reported by TMZ.
The “Halloween” actress said Kim had been living in the property for years; however, she asked her to leave in late 2024 following a dispute. Kyle asked for possession of the house and wanted Kim to pay $140 per day, beginning in November 2024, for each day she stayed after being asked to leave.
Kim didn’t respond to the suit, according to the legal documents, and was later required to move from the property in March 2025.

Kyle’s reported attempt to have her sister removed from her LA home occurred after TMZ reported that Kim had a dramatic and saddening interaction with LA police after acting belligerently in a Hilton hotel.
Cops reportedly asked the reality star to leave the property, and when she refused, they placed her on a 5150 psychiatric hold and took her to the hospital.
Kyle and the rest of the Richards/Hilton family had cut ties with Kim following the event, hoping their strained relationship would encourage her to change.
In March 2016, Kim spoke candidly with PEOPLE about her addiction beginning after having her “first real drink” when she was 24.
Kim explained that she found herself drinking even more following her split from her second husband in 1991. “That’s when my issue started,” she said.
Kim went on to say that living her life in the public eye only exacerbated her personal struggles.
Kim and Kyle have repeatedly butted heads in earlier seasons of the Bravo series. Their worst argument was in the season finale of the first season of “RHOBH,” where Kyle outed Kim for being an “alcoholic.”
The sisters later regretted the moment, according to PEOPLE, and rushed to Andy Cohen to have it scrapped from the show.
“The sisters were begging Evolution and Bravo to take the scene out of the show,” Cohen said. “It didn’t happen.”
Former NBCUniversal Executive Vice President Shari Levine commented on the dramatic scene as well, adding that it’s one of the realities of shooting an unscripted show.
“The series really does capture life as it happens. And everyone has moments that they want to keep off the air. The great equalizer for all the franchises is that it’s all out there. If it’s shot, we will edit it in,” Levine said.

While the scene has been etched into the Housewives’ history book, Kyle previously revealed she wished it had never happened.
“I would say Season 1, the limo scene,” she said on an episode of “Watch What Happens Live.” “That’s a no-brainer for me.”
That’s not all. Kyle also recalled the explosive dinner scene Kim had with former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” titan Lisa Rinna in Amsterdam.
“There’s been many since then. Like even Amsterdam, you know, running out when Rinna broke the glass and all that,” Kyle said.

Despite the drama, Kim and Kyle are back together and doing “good” as of November 2025.
Kyle opened up about where they stand today during BravoCon 2025, according to The Daily Dish, and said the former reality star has been thriving since relocating from California to Florida.
“She has the most beautiful grandchildren I’ve ever seen; they’re unbelievable, and I’m really close with them, and I love them so much,” Kyle said. “I just went to Kim’s granddaughter’s little Halloween thing at school, and it was so fun to go and see, and have that relationship with them is nice.”
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If you’re not obsessed with Quince yet, let Us put you on. The retailer makes quiet luxury affordable — to the point it almost feels too good to be true. But we can attest, it totally lives up to the hype, especially for luxe-looking spring pieces.
Quince is overflowing with classy staples, from pants and tops to bags and shoes, and these 15 channel pure rich-girl energy. In fact, you’ll find these styles across New York, Charleston and Los Angeles, worn by the most fashionable people. See the chicest spring pieces worth scooping up — from just $16!
1. Trendy Trousers: Sleek and polished, these 100% linen pants should be much more expensive than they are. We adore the nautical stripes.
2. Everyday Outfit: Say goodbye to ‘I don’t know what to wear’ days. This laid-back mini dress transitions from errands to brunch without skipping a beat.
3. Crowd-Favorite: Swap jeans for a silky midi skirt and watch the compliments roll in. It gives simple outfits a high-end twist.
4. Elevated Tee: Your wardrobe just got a whole lot classier. This stretchy basic screams ‘yacht wife,’ thanks to the stripes and relaxed fit.
5. Rich Mom Tote: In case you missed it, baby blue is totally ‘in’ right now, and this puffy quilted tote nails the aesthetic. It’s roomy enough for work, travel and beyond.
6. So Comfy: Soft leather, plush insoles, a metallic finish — what’s not to love? These Italian leather flats are as comfy as sneakers, but much more polished.
7. Transitional Season: It’s not cold, but it’s not warm yet, either. This cashmere-blend sweater top is lightweight enough for transitional-weather layering.
8. CEO Alert: Every corporate queen needs a nice blazer, and this single-breasted number is yours. It’s so sharp that you might not even need tailoring.
9. Coast of Italy: People will think you found this tiered maxi skirt at a shop in Positano. The breezy fit, rich blue hue and smocked waistband radiate coastal-chic vibes.
10. Sweet Dreams: Rich girls take their beauty sleep seriously, which is why they opt for this darling striped pajama set. European linen regulates body temperature all night long.
11. Bye, Sneakers: Even Kate Middleton is wearing loafers lately. These springy pink shoes should cost hundreds, but we’re not complaining!
12. Luxe Leather: You can’t go wrong with a leather tote bag, especially this quiet luxury wonder with a classic, structured shape and intricate stitching.
13. Your Cute Jeans: With a dozen colors and four inseam lengths to choose from, Quince’s wide-leg jeans are destined to become your new custom-like favorite. They stretch and drape in all the right places.
14. Boutique Find: Everything about this smocked midi dress reminds Us of a boutique, including the ruffle straps, smocked bodice and eyelet fabric. Pockets are a bonus.
15. Cozy Tank: Layering season never ends. This waffle-knit tank works with cardigans during the spring and solo come summer.
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