For more than three decades, a group of Catholic sisters quietly reshaped what scientists understand about aging, memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease. The Nun Study, a National Institute on Aging project that began in 1990 with 678 School Sisters of Notre Dame, produced findings that continue to guide dementia research today, even though every sister who took part has now died.

Their contribution matters now because researchers are still publishing on the data they left behind. In 2025, Alzheimer’s & Dementia, The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association published a scientific review summarizing decades of findings, calling the project “an iconic longitudinal study of aging and dementia.” With more than 600 brain autopsies completed and a rare archive of early-life records, the study’s influence stretches well beyond the convent walls where it began.

How the Nun Study Began and Why Researchers Chose Catholic Sisters

David Snowdon, Ph.D., launched a pilot in 1986 with the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND) to look at the relationship between education and aging-related disorders. He expanded that work into the full Nun Study in 1990, enrolling 678 sisters from SSND communities across the United States. Most participants were between 75 and 102 years old at enrollment. Of the 1,027 eligible sisters, 678, about 66 percent, agreed to take part and committed to annual assessments of memory, language, reasoning, physical health and daily functioning.

The sisters were an unusually valuable research population because their adult lives looked so similar. About 85 percent had earned at least a bachelor’s degree, and 89 percent had worked as teachers. They shared comparable housing, nutrition, health care, income and social networks, variables that normally muddy epidemiological research.

“Normally, it’s hard to pinpoint what causes some people to develop dementia while others remain healthy because people can have very different lifestyles, environments and biology, some smoke, some don’t, some have better access to health care than others, some may be more genetically disposed to disease,” Kyra Clarke, a doctorate student at UT Health San Antonio and one of the review’s authors, said, per EWTN News.

“But Catholic sisters from the same order share the same environment for most of their adult lives, with similar marital histories and daily routines,” she said. “It is difficult to find a community of people with such consistent and comparable lifestyles. This makes it easier to figure out what factors truly increase or decrease the risk of dementia.”

What the Brain Donations Revealed About Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Brain donation was a prerequisite for joining the study. By the end, 98 percent of participants had undergone a brain autopsy, and more than 600 autopsies were completed, one of the largest collections of brain tissue ever assembled for Alzheimer’s research. Neuropathologists conducting the exams were blinded to participants’ cognitive test results, allowing direct comparison between brain changes and thinking and memory abilities recorded during life.

Researchers also drew on medical records, educational transcripts, autobiographies the sisters had written in early adulthood and genetic information from blood or tissue samples. The findings reshaped the field in two ways. Some sisters carried extensive Alzheimer’s-related changes in their brains, including amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles, yet never developed dementia in life. And early-life cognitive ability, as measured through those autobiographies and school records, was associated with better cognitive outcomes decades later.

Together, those results helped establish the concept of cognitive reserve, the idea that lifelong intellectual engagement may help some people maintain memory and thinking even when their brains show substantial disease. The work also demonstrated that multiple brain diseases frequently coexist in older adults and that those overlapping pathologies raise the likelihood of dementia.

What the Nun Study Found About Nutrition, Folate and Brain Health

The research team also examined how diet and nutrient levels connected to brain aging. Sisters with lower blood folate, known as vitamin B9, tended to show greater brain shrinkage and poorer cognitive performance than those with higher levels. Lower folate concentrations, especially alongside elevated homocysteine, were associated with a higher likelihood of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment.

The findings did not prove that folic acid prevents dementia. But they suggested that maintaining adequate folate status may be one component of healthy brain aging, a piece of a larger picture that includes education, cognitive stimulation and coexisting health conditions.

“The Nun Study really emphasized that maintaining cognitive health is a lifelong task and emphasized the importance of education and cognitive stimulation in reducing the risk of dementia,” Clarke said.

Why the Nun Study Still Shapes Dementia Research Today

Although no living sisters remain in the study for cognitive assessments, neuropathology work continues. The School Sisters of Notre Dame note on their website that “the sisters involved continue to impact Alzheimer’s research through the gift of their brain donations.” Margaret Flanagan, who directs the ongoing research at UT Health, has personal ties to the congregation, as several family members attended Chicago’s Academy of Our Lady, an SSND-operated school. Researchers still meet regularly with SSND representatives to share updates.

The influence on the wider scientific community has been significant from the start. “The Nun Study has certainly been pioneering,” said Dr. Richard Suzman, chief of demography and population epidemiology at the National Institute on Aging, per The New York Times. “It’s helped change the paradigm about how people think about aging and Alzheimer’s disease.”

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Dr. Robert P. Friedland, professor of neurology at Case Western Reserve University, pointed to what made the design so unusual. “I think the Nun Study is very important because it uses information obtained about people before the period of illness,” he said. “So we know from the Nun Study and others that Alzheimer’s disease takes several decades to develop, and the disease has many important effects on all aspects of a person’s life.”

For Clarke and her colleagues, the sisters’ willingness to open their lives, and ultimately their brains, to science remains the heart of the project.

“Their kindness and generosity made the Nun Study an iconic and groundbreaking contribution to dementia research and continuously inspires us to keep pushing towards understanding and treating this debilitating disease,” she said.

Pop singer Kesha has been open about many of the struggles she’s faced in her career. This is especially true regarding the previous recording contract with Dr. Luke, which she was bound to until 2023. Now, the “Praying” singer is discussing her “Gag Order” album and how it ultimately led to her freedom.

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Kesha appeared on the “Las Culturistas” podcast in July 2026, speaking with hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang for over an hour in an episode titled “The Gospel of the Goose.” During the conversation, she brought up her fifth studio album, “Gag Order.”

According to her, “And that performed so badly, that album, performed on the charts so poorly, that it led to my freedom.” After that, she mused on the idea of failure and how it can often lead to what a person ultimately needs.

She added, “You really don’t know what your story is doing for you.”

The Singer Noted That All Her Previous Albums Had Been Successes

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Kesha continued discussing her failed fifth studio album by comparing it to her past chart success. She said, “Like at the time I was like, ‘That’s so interesting.’ Like every album I’d put out before that had been like a top 10 or something, and then this came out, and I was like, ‘Oh, d-mn.’”

From there, she admitted that she didn’t initially think fans would love the music from “Gag Order” as they did some of her earlier hits like “TikTok,” but the failure still came as a surprise, one she later welcomed. Kesha went on to say, “But I always loved the album, and I loved the process of making it.”

In revealing her attitude toward the album at the time, she joked, “I was like, ‘If people don’t get it, it’s because they’re not that cool.’ Like it’s so good.”

Kesha Left Her Record Label Following The Album

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Kesha signed with Kemosabe Records, Dr. Luke’s record label, which is distributed by RCA, in 2005. However, things took a dark turn with their professional relationship, and the singer accused him of sexual assault, battery, and emotional abuse in October 2014. This came after, according to Vulture, she filed a lawsuit, claiming her druged and sexually assaulted her in 2005.

However, despite the accusation, Kesha remained legally bound to the contract, releasing multiple albums signed to the record label owned by her alleged abuser. Regarding her exit from the company, “Gag Order” served as her final obligation, and she was released from the contract in December 2023.

A representative for the singer released a statement to Variety confirming that she also parted ways with her longtime manager, Jack Rovner: “Jack Rovner confirms, after 16 years, Kesha and Vector Management have agreed amicably to part ways, with much love and respect.”

Kesha also released a statement, saying, “My manager has been an unwavering supporter of helping me get through the lengthy legal battle I have been embroiled in for almost a decade.”

She continued, “We have achieved many great successes and have shared a magnificent part of my life with me. I am so grateful to them and always will be.  In need of a fresh start in my life, we have parted ways, but I will remain forever grateful for the run we had.”

The Singer Released Her Latest Album In 2025

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Nearly two years after parting ways with both her label and management company, Kesha released her sixth studio album, “. [Period]” in July 2025. Notably, this marked her first independent project under her own Kesha Records. The album consisted of 11 tracks and, according to Pitchfork, marked a return to her high-energy roots while embracing new musical trends.

The album debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Top 200 and number 1 on the Top Album Sales, Vinyl Sales, and Top Dance/Electronic album charts. The new LP was preceded by the lead single, “The One,” which shot to number 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart.

Kesha Is On Tour… Again

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Kesha announced the “Freedom Tour” in March 2026, with dates beginning in May and going until August 30. The tour includes special guests such as Chromeo, Meek, Erika Jayne, and Sizzy Rocket.

Per LiveNation, she said in a press release, “This summer we are reclaiming our bodies, our voices, and our joy. We have survived. Now we get to be free. Let’s be free together. I want to know what freedom feels like, with all of you.”

It continued, “I’ve lived through the fire. This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are.”

Before the “Freedom Tour,” Kesha embarked on the “T-ts Out” tour from mid 2025 until March 2026.

Tyler Hubbard is opening up about whether he and Brian Kelley plan to do more Florida Georgia Line shows after reuniting a handful of times this year.

“I would say we’ve got some things in the works for next year,” Hubbard, 39, teased during a July appearance on Chicago’s US999 country radio station. “We’re excited.”

Hubbard revealed that he and Kelley, 40, have “been hanging” and “having a good time” so the wheels have been set in motion for more performances.

“[We’re] kinda itching to get back on stage. So we’ll probably put some shows together next year,” he shared.

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Hubbard noted, “That’s about as much as we’ve planned at this point. But we’re both excited it’s going to be a fun year next year.”

Hubbard and Kelley formed the country duo Florida Georgia Line in 2010. The musicians went their separate ways in 2022 after 12 years of working together and have since released solo projects.

Fans, however, haven’t forgotten the magic Hubbard and Kelley have created when they are on stage together, especially after they reunited at the 2025 CMA Awards that November for an in-show performance.

The duo have kept the good times rolling in 2026, performing together at BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) bash in Nashville to honor Jason Aldean in March.

Three months later, Hubbard and Kelley returned to their biggest stage yet for CMA Fest. They performed shows in early June, including gigs at Nissan Stadium and at Blake Shelton’s Ole Red bar in Nashville.

The back-to-back shows at CMA Fest marked the first time their fans could really see them back as Florida Georgia Line and seemingly inspired them to want to work side by side more often.

“It was cool. It was a great moment,” Hubbard said during his Chicago radio appearance in July, revealing how special it was to be announced as Florida Georgia Line to a screaming crowd again after his and Kelley’s break.

Related: Tyler Hubbard Shares New Insight Into Florida Georgia Line Breakup

To this day, Tyler Hubbard insists Florida Georgia Line’s breakup with Brian Kelley wasn’t as wild as some fans think it was. “This only became big and dramatic on the Internet,” Hubbard, 38, shared on the Wednesday, December 17 episode of the “Human School” podcast. “There’s not a good guy, bad guy in this equation. […]

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After CMA Fest, Hubbard shared a series of photos and videos from his time back on stage with Kelley, hinting that their time apart had come to an end.

“That’s a wrap. It’s been an incredible week. Really, really special. I’ll never forget this week in my whole life,” Hubbard said in a June social media video. “Getting to work with my boy BK again. Getting to share a stage. Getting to be here at CMA Fest. Seeing all the fans, all the friends, all the family. I’m exhausted. I gave it everything I’ve got. And I love y’all.”

The “Park” singer shared a separate post via Instagram that month, explaining that CMA Fest was “more than just six shows in four days for me.”

“Last week was about something bigger than just music. It was about forgiveness, healing, history, community, brotherhood, and the power of what Jesus can do,” Hubbard recalled. “This week our friends and fans got to experience the emotion and joy that BK, myself, and our wives have been getting to experience for months now and I’ve never been more grateful.”

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He added, “What we’ve been through has made our bond stronger than ever. Now our time together, whether on stage, or sitting in the back yard, takes on a whole new meaning. My heart is full. Cheers to family, forgiveness, and a week I’ll never forget. #CMAWEEK.”

Kelley also reflected on their rekindled friendship and musical partnership, writing via Instagram in June, “Long live the brotherhood & nights like these 💪🏼 @tylerhubbard @floridageorgialine LFG.”

Florida Georgia Line’s Instagram account was also refreshed in June to promote the duo’s reunion and seemingly mark the start of their second act.

Jania Meshell has officially put the rumors to rest by dropping some major news on the timeline! The influencer took to social media to share that she and NBA star Dejounte Murray are expecting another baby together. Fans quickly flooded the comments with congratulatory messages, and Dejounte added to the excitement by sharing an unexpected detail about their little one.

Related: Jania Meshell Sets The Record Straight After Viral Photos Spark Pregnancy Rumors Online (VIDEO)

Baby OTW! Jania Meshell & Dejounte Murray Are Expecting Another Baby

On Wednesday, Jania Meshell shared some exciting news with her followers. The influencer posted an Instagram carousel announcing that she and Dejounte Murray are expecting a new bundle of joy.

In the post, Jania debuted her baby bump alongside the caption, “Breaking News: Baby Murray is coming soon 👶🏾🍼.”

The couple is already parents to one daughter, whom they share. Their newest addition will be their second child together and fourth child overall. Dejounte is also the father of an older daughter, while Jania shares a son with rapper NBA YoungBoy.

“It’s A…”: Dejounte Murray Reveals The Gender Of Baby Murray

Shortly after Jania announced the pregnancy, Dejounte Murray hopped into the comments section with a surprise of his own.

The NBA star excitedly revealed the couple is expecting a baby boy, writing, “😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱 It’s A BOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY 👶🏾🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤.”

Jania replied to his comment, writing, “@dejountemurray omggggg 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤.”

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The couple’s announcement was met with plenty of love from fans, who congratulated them on their growing family. Others, however, pointed out that social media users had already been speculating about the pregnancy long before the official announcement. Social media users quickly filled The Shade Room’s comment section with reactions to the pregnancy news.

Instagram user @ms.carterdiamondz wrote, “Oh wow I didn’t know they were back together good for them and congratulations ❤️❤️”

Another Instagram user @daisyeditstv wrote, “And were we wrong??? She was ready to beef everyone for saying the truth 💀🤣 he better get a dna test!!!!”

While Instagram user @suchadoll__ wrote, “Yay now it’s time to get married girly ❤️🫶🏽”

Instagram user @theylovemakayla_ wrote, “3 kids so young I guess congratulations”

Another Instagram user @moneymitchkxng wrote, “So this why YB crashing out lately”

While Instagram user @quitaboo0 wrote, “Yeaaaa NENE!!! Sis said y’all can have the streets!! She stuck with her family 😍😍😍”

Instagram user @chanel_gurl wrote, “I’m forever believing the net when they saw sb pregnant 😭”

Another Instagram user @thee.real.lele_ wrote, “And that’s why I don’t never feel bad for people when they come to the internet with their problems with a man I have no sympathy whatsoever but at least it was with the same man”

While Instagram user @emoneeyyb_ wrote, “Normalize letting ppl share on their time not when yall want them too”

Related: Jania Meshell Shares Strong Messages Amid Blasting Social Media Page For “Lying” About NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Being Abusive To Her

Carmen Electra is opening up about love and the lessons she’s learned over the years.

In a recent interview with Playboy, the actress and model shared her thoughts on dating later in life, offered advice to divorced women, and revealed what she considers a major dating turnoff.

She also reflected on her past marriages, her long-running connection to Playboy, and the decision to officially adopt the name Carmen Electra, a move inspired by music legend Prince early in her career.

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During a recent interview with Playboy, Carmen Electra answered fan questions about relationships, sharing her thoughts on dating later in life and what catches, or immediately loses, her interest.

According to the 54-year-old actress and model, good communication goes a long way. She advised men to avoid last-minute late-night invitations, explaining that calling a woman at midnight and expecting her to meet up on the spot is unlikely to make a good impression.

“We do appreciate texting or calling appropriately,” she said, per Fox News Digital. “What you really need to do is make sure you don’t call her and say, ‘Hey, come meet me at a bar right now,’ when it’s midnight. That’s a huge no-no.”

Electra also offered words of encouragement to women navigating life after divorce, reminding them that their 40s are still a time to enjoy new experiences, have fun, and remain open to opportunities, adding that they “need to go have fun, keep having fun and live your life.”

The Actress Shares Her Dating Philosophy And The Key To Lasting Chemistry

Electra’s perspective comes from personal experience. The actress was briefly married to former NBA star Dennis Rodman in 1998 before their marriage was annulled months later. She later married musician Dave Navarro in 2003, and their divorce was finalized in 2007.

When it comes to romance, Electra admits she prefers a more traditional approach. While she enjoys subtle flirting, she believes the man should generally take the initiative if he’s interested.

“I’m old-fashioned,” she said, noting: “I prefer if the man makes the first move, although I have been known to do a little walk, sway the hips a little bit, you know, bat my eyelashes a little like a butterfly, and keep on walking.”

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“If they are really interested in you, they’ll talk to you or slip you their number,” Electra added.

Carmen Electra Talks About What Keeps A Relationship ‘Alive’

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Earlier this year, the “Scary Movie” actress also reflected on what helps keep relationships strong over time.

Speaking to Fox News Digital, Electra said lasting chemistry often comes down to genuinely enjoying a partner’s company and appreciating their personality, because doing so is “definitely what’s gonna keep the spark alive anyway.”

She added that she is particularly drawn to creative people and admires those who are passionate about their craft, whether that’s art, music, or another form of self-expression.

Beyond relationships, Electra recently revisited one of the defining chapters of her career: her long association with Playboy.

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She first appeared in the magazine in 1996 and returned for another feature the following year. The exposure helped raise her profile in Hollywood and ultimately contributed to her landing a role on “Baywatch” during its eighth season.

The Actress Reflects On Her Playboy Legacy And The Career It Helped Launch

Regarding her Playboy experience, Electra once said that seeing herself in the publication felt surreal.

She recalled: “I couldn’t believe that I was actually in the magazine and going to be a part of such an iconic time, being a part of Playboy in general.”

The actress also cited Marilyn Monroe as one of her inspirations, noting: “Marilyn Monroe started off with Playboy, and those are the women that I admire and truly have been inspired by.”

“So, yeah, Playboy was a lot of fun. … And I’m not shy at all anymore, by the way,” she added.

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Carmen Electra Opens Up About Legally Changing Her Name And Prince’s Lasting Influence

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Electra also reflected on her decision to legally change her name in 2024, officially adopting the stage name that made her famous and leaving behind her birth name, Tara Leigh Patrick.

Responding to a fan who asked whether changing her own name could be empowering, Electra encouraged the idea of reinvention. She said people shouldn’t be afraid to choose a name that better reflects who they are, adding that a new identity can sometimes boost confidence and help someone embrace a fresh chapter in life.

The actress also recalled the role Prince played in shaping her career. According to Electra, the music icon encouraged her to use the name “Carmen Electra” early on, a suggestion that left a lasting impression.

She said Prince’s belief in her gave her confidence at a pivotal moment in her life and career. Although she had used the name professionally for decades, Electra recently decided to make it official, explaining that she always thought it was a unique and memorable name and wanted to formally claim it as her own.

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As far as fantasy worlds go, Middle-earth is right up there with the very best of them. Without much doubt, J.R.R. Tolkien‘s The Lord of the Rings is the most influential work of high fantasy ever created, and the same can be said of Peter Jackson‘s trilogy as well. The trilogy’s depiction of Middle-earth was elite, setting the bar for modern fantasy and is seen as the genre’s peak. After years of different attempts to expand The Lord of the Rings beyond the confines of Jackson’s original trilogy, a return to Middle-earth is fast approaching. Warner Bros.’ long-awaited return to Middle-earth will soon be attained with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, which is set to arrive on December 17, 2027.

A return to the magnetic and ethereal surroundings of that world would be brilliant to say the list even as the film chronicles a story we are familiar with. Detailing the events before The Fellowship of the Ring, the film is expected to follow Aragorn’s search for Gollum after the wizard, Gandalf, perceives that his friend, Bilbo’s old ring could potentially be a lot more dangerous than it looks. The upcoming fantasy film is directed by Andy Serkis, who also returns to play Gollum through motion capture and the actor was quizzed on a particular subject in a recent interview. Overall, one thing is certain. Tolkien is for everyone. Has been and always will be.

So, it is not surprising that The Lord of the Rings‘ perceived lack of diversity has been a subject to quiz Serkis on ahead of his Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt For Gollum. In an interview with the BBC, the director was questioned on some fan criticism of Serkis’ Hunt for Gollum cast, which so far only consists of white actors. Serkis himself, according to the BBC itself, who has been a campaigner for equality across his decades-spanning career, says his film will address diversity “where relevant” and without just “ticking boxes.” “Tolkien himself was influenced a lot by Norse mythology; there’s a lot of that feeling,” Serkis told the BBC. “The Shire feels very, very much like a very, a very white, you know…” Adding: “They’re not very concerned about what goes on beyond the borders of The Shire, but they know they don’t want people coming in.” He does concede that there “have been criticisms,” adding that: “This particular film is somewhat acknowledging that. But we don’t think we will be doing a politically correct just-casting-for-the sake-of-casting-and-ticking-boxes version of the film. So, it’s only where relevant basically.”

Who Is Involved in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’?

Serkis’ comments come amidst a storm of criticism within certain quarters for Christopher Nolan‘s upcoming epic, The Odyssey, whose casting choices have been questioned for different reasons. Besides Serkis, the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum also includes Ian McKellen (X-Men) as Gandalf the Grey, Lee Pace (Guardians of the Galaxy) as Thranduil, and Jamie Dornan (Belfast) as Aragorn, replacing the beloved Viggo Mortensen. Kate Winslet (Titanic), Leo Woodall (The White Lotus), and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit) as Seren have also been cast. Serkis directs from a screenplay by Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou and the original creative team behind Jackson’s trilogy: Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh. Jackson, Walsh, and Boyens are also producing.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 17, 2027.

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Arty Papageorgiou, Phoebe Gittins, Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Remy Ma stepped out in New York City recently, and she was looking goodt! The rapper shared photographs from the outing on Instagram on Wednesday, July 15. Boxer Claressa Shields is currently dating the artist’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Papoose, and the athlete is catching strays from fans.

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Remy Ma Steps Out In New York City

Remy Ma was serving body-ody when she stepped out in New York City in a black evening gown from NYC Glamour Couture. The gown had a low-cut front and side cut-outs that featured the ‘Back Outside’ artist’s hips.

She also shared a video in the post, and a hint of her bosom is also seen in the footage. The rapper also hyped her new track ‘Put Em On’ in the post.

“I’m a good girl,” she wrote. “& a bad b*tch, & a real n*gga at the same time 😎 #PutEmOn. Dress from @nycfashionboutique.”

Fans Drag Claressa Shields After Remy Ma Stepped Out

The artist changed up the lyrics and rapped, “Always the one︱never the two︱told him find something stupid to play with︱he picked you.”

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Tom Holland has offered a mysterious new tease about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, revealing that the true meaning behind the film’s title may not become clear until its final shot.

Speaking in the new Disney+ documentary Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man, Holland suggested that the “brand new day” referenced in the title is not where Peter Parker’s latest story begins.

“The ‘Brand New Day’ of this movie, it isn’t the beginning,” Holland said. “It’s the last frame of this movie.”

The cryptic comment has immediately sparked theories about how the upcoming Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures film could end. While the title initially appeared to reference Peter beginning a new life following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Holland’s statement suggests the movie may instead conclude with a major transformation or new beginning for the character.

At the end of No Way Home, Doctor Strange’s spell caused the entire world to forget Peter Parker. Peter was left completely alone, separated from MJ and Ned while continuing to protect New York City as Spider-Man.

Some fans believe the final frame could show Peter finally accepting his new life and moving forward from everything he lost. Others think the ending may reveal that the physical changes and evolving powers teased in the film are permanent, creating a dramatically different version of Spider-Man moving forward.

A more extreme theory connects Holland’s comments to unconfirmed rumors involving the symbiote and Peter potentially being brought back from the dead. Other fans have suggested the “brand new day” could introduce another Spider-Man, including the long-awaited arrival of Miles Morales in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

None of those theories have been confirmed, and Holland’s carefully worded tease could ultimately point toward a more emotional conclusion rather than a massive franchise changing twist.

The comment does make one thing clear. Whatever happens during the final moments of Spider-Man: Brand New Dayappears likely to establish the next chapter of Peter Parker’s journey in the MCU.

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day stars Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026.

Guy Ritchie is everywhere — Netflix, Prime Video, and even Paramount+. The prolific writer/director has been working with some of the world’s biggest streamers, delivering his signature stories to vast audiences. On Netflix, he has The Gentlemen, a crime thriller starring Theo James. Meanwhile, he just delivered a hit series for Prime Video with Young Sherlock. The streaming service has also enlisted him and Rob Williams to develop Capital, a crime thriller set in London. But Capital won’t be the first time Ritchie has explored London’s criminal underbelly. He has delivered a riveting story of warring crime families in one of his earliest ventures onto the small screen.

The series is also Ritchie’s first engagement with Paramount+. He serves as an executive producer and episodic director in the star-studded thriller that premiered in 2025. The series follows a fixer, Harry Da Souza, played by Tom Hardy. He has his ear on the ground in London’s criminal world, but he remains entangled with the largest crime family, the Harrigans. Additionally, the show features performances from Pierce Brosnan as Conrad Harrigan and Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan. Titled MobLand, it is the largest non-American show on Paramount+, with over 25 million views.

Aside from Taylor Sheridan‘s shows, MobLand remains one of the most popular Paramount+ dramas, occasionally appearing in the top ten. Ahead of a new season this September, MobLand is once again back on the charts. The series recently returned to Paramount+’s top ten after the streamer announced its return date and shared a new trailer. It’s not uncommon for news like a premiere date to inspire people to revisit their watchlist and catch up before a new season, giving the show a viewership boost. Meanwhile, MobLand Season 1 has also been licensed to Netflix for international viewers, pushing it up the charts as a bigger second season looms.

‘MobLand’ Gets Even More Chaotic in Epic Season 2 Trailer

Paramount+ has unveiled a brand-new trailer for the season that is approximately two months out. Everyone is back, and the trailer proves why they wanted to keep Hardy on the show, even after he was nearly fired. Despite being a fixer for the Harrigans, Harry is not oblivious to the fractures developing within the family. And for him, the best gangster should win; if the Harrigans’ familial troubles sink them, Harry loses. Is it time to start looking elsewhere? Meanwhile, everyone in the Harrigan family puts their craziness on display as they seek to reestablish control in North London. That’s easier said than done when they can’t trust the person next to them.

MobLand returns on September 18. Catch up with the first season on Paramount+ in the US and stay tuned for more updates.

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Kris Jenner is mourning the loss of one of the most important figures in her life and the Kardashian-Jenner family legacy. The reality TV matriarch announced Thursday that her mother, Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon, has died at age 91.

While fans came to know MJ through her frequent appearances on “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and the family’s subsequent reality shows, her influence on the Kardashian-Jenner empire stretched back decades before the cameras ever arrived.

In a lengthy and emotional tribute shared on social media, Jenner reflected on the lessons, love, and values her mother passed down through generations of the family.

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“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ,” Jenner wrote on Instagram. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye.”

The 70-year-old described her mother as “the heart of our family” and credited her with teaching the values that would become central to the Kardashian-Jenner family’s close-knit bond. “She taught us that family is everything. She showed us how to love unconditionally and how to find joy in the little moments,” Jenner continued.

The reality star also reflected on the lasting impact her mother had on her children and grandchildren, writing that she sees pieces of MJ in every generation of the family. “My heart is broken into a million pieces,” Jenner concluded. “I love you forever Mommy.”

MJ Shannon Helped Shape The Kardashian Family Long Before Reality TV

Long before the Kardashian-Jenners became household names, MJ was building a successful business of her own. In 1980, she founded Shannon & Co., a children’s boutique in San Diego that became a family gathering place and an early introduction to entrepreneurship for her grandchildren.

In a 2012 interview with The Daily Beast, MJ recalled a young Kim Kardashian spending time in the store and showing an early fascination with business. “I recall Kim sitting on this very floor and counting money,” MJ said. “She would sing, ‘Counting is the game, and money is my name.’”

The story has since become one of the family’s favorite examples of Kim’s entrepreneurial instincts long before she built her billion-dollar business empire.

MJ Endured Personal Tragedy Throughout Her Life

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While millions of viewers came to know Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon through reality television, her connection to the Kardashian-Jenner family stretched back decades before the cameras arrived.

MJ gave birth to Kris Jenner in 1955 and later separated from Kris’ father, Robert “Bob” Houghton, when Kris was 7 years old. She eventually married businessman Harry Shannon, who became a father figure to both Kris and her younger sister, Karen Houghton. At the time, MJ operated a children’s clothing store in San Diego, a business that would later play an important role in the family’s life. Following Harry’s hospitalization in 2003, Kris stepped in to help keep the store running.

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“My dad was in a car accident in 2003, and when he was in the hospital, my mom wanted to close the store, but I said I would run it for her,” Kris recalled in a 2015 interview with Haute Living. “I was exhausted trying to make it all work from San Diego, but I knew my mom and dad needed me.”

Harry later died from a staph infection contracted while hospitalized, a loss Kris described as “so devastating” for the family. In the years that followed, she threw herself into new business ventures, including opening a children’s boutique with her daughter, Kourtney Kardashian, before eventually agreeing to star on Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

MJ Frequently Stole The Show With Her Unfiltered Advice

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As the family’s fame exploded, MJ became a beloved recurring presence on both “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” and Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” often stealing scenes with her humor and candid advice.

One of her most memorable reality TV moments came in a 2022 episode of The Kardashians, when Kim Kardashian revealed that MJ had once offered an unexpected piece of relationship advice.

“My grandma told me that you really live life when you have sex in front of the fireplace,” Kim said while discussing then-boyfriend Pete Davidson, adding that she and the comedian had taken MJ’s advice “in honor” of her grandmother.

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Kris Previously Opened Up About MJ’s Health Struggles

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In recent years, Kris Jenner had spoken candidly about her mother’s declining health and the emotional toll it was taking on the family.

During a 2025 episode of The Kardashians, Kris revealed that MJ had been struggling following the death of her daughter, Karen Houghton, who passed away in 2024 at age 65. “She’s frail,” Kris said in a confessional. “Ever since my sister passed away, she’s been super sad.”

The episode also showed MJ discussing some of the physical challenges she had been facing, including mobility issues caused by ongoing pain. For Kris, watching her mother struggle was particularly difficult. “This makes me really sad,” she said through tears. “I just hate it when she’s in so much pain.”