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Alix Earle Watches Alex Cooper’s Request to Air Their Beef
Alix Earle and Alex Cooper’s ongoing feud doesn’t appear to be simmering any time soon.
One day after Earle, 25, announced that she was “on it” after Cooper, 31, requested she publicly break down their mysterious conflict, Earle shared a video that captured the moment she first watched Cooper’s request.
“Shoutout to my friends for knowing I would want this moment captured,” Earle captioned the Tuesday, April 14, TikTok clip. Additional text, pasted atop the clip, further set up the scene: “If you’re wondering, this is how I was woken up the morning after Coachella.”
The video then showed two of Earle’s friends opening a bedroom door to greet a sleeping Earle with a phone poised to play Cooper’s request to “get specific … what’s the beef?”
One of the two friends are then seen telling a horizontal Earle, surrounded by pillows, “We have to show you a TikTok,” before Earle lifts herself up to see what’s on the screen. As Cooper’s voice is overheard in her recording, which was posted by the “Call Her Daddy” podcast host on Monday, April 13, Earle asks her friend, “Is it funny?” before continuing to tune in.
When Cooper is heard telling the camera, “What’s the beef?” Earle says, “OK” with a smile before the video cuts to her grabbing her own phone and telling her pals, “That just literally made my morning.”

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Cooper made headlines on Monday when she recorded herself questioning Earle for allegedly alluding to drama between the pair by reposting a TikTok throwing shade at Cooper.
“You guys know I don’t usually address this kind of stuff because it feels like a waste of time. And honestly, it’s embarrassing to participate in this,” Cooper said in her video. “But I am obviously seeing the videos and I’m getting tagged. I see the DMs, I see the comments. So, at this point, it just feels long overdue.”
Cooper, who recorded Earle’s “Hot Mess” podcast from September 2023 to February 2025 under her Unwell Network media company, then directly addressed Earle: “Hey, girl. The passive aggressive reposts and the ‘likes’ and the commenting on things, I gotta call you out here. There’s no NDA and no one is stopping you. Stop hiding behind other people and just say it yourself. What’s the beef?” (Earle went on to launch her “Get Real With Me” series outside of the Unwell Network.)

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Cooper continued, “I’m really tired of waking up and seeing you using this fake drama to distract from other s*** going online for you. Not interested. I know what happened and so do you. So talk. Unless the fake narrative that you’re creating happens to be way more interesting than the truth. I have nothing to hide when it comes to you and me. Unless you actually have something to say, I’m out.”
Rumors of a rift between the pair stemmed from their work together at Unwell, and gained momentum once “Hot Mess” was dropped by the company in 2025.
At the time, Earle addressed the show’s dismissal via two TikToks. “Obviously, there’s been a lot of chatter online this week about me and work. And I also have no idea what’s going on,” Earle said in one before a second continued, “Don’t really want to get into the details of it all, and I kind of can’t get into the details of it all right now, but I’ve loved it so much, and I’m really proud of what I built with the podcast.”
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Euphoria Star Claims She Was Detained By ICE
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If you’ve been keeping up with the news, you may already know that ICE enforcers have been sent to airports all across the United States, in order to aid the TSA amidst staffing shortages. Unfortunately, not every flyer has found this back-up force helpful. Some have complained that ICE aren’t trained to properly do the job, while others have alleged that ICE agents are spending their time standing around, not helping at all.
For one intrepid traveler and Netflix actress, ICE has become a major thorn in an otherwise seamless travel experience. The star, Natasha Lyonne, took to X to describe a recent run-in with the Homeland Security force that left her unable to appear on the The Drew Barrymore Show as previously scheduled. In her post, Lyonne describes being detained after getting kicked off an April 7 flight from Los Angeles to New York.
Conflicting Sources Tell Conflicting Stories
Specifically, the X post explains that Natasha Lyonne “took a Lunesta once seated, to ensure some shut eye on the Delta One red eye flight.” Lyonne continued to claim “ICE had other plans & I was detained instead. Sign of the times, I guess … Never had a problem with Delta or TSA before.” The actress concluded her remarks with a thank you to tenured TSA officials, and an apology to other travelers who may have been disrupted by her altercation.
Curiously, a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security denies that this event ever took place, after a bit of investigating from reporters at Variety. DHS told the outlet “Neither ICE nor TSA escorted or detained Natasha Lyonne.” Clearly, someone isn’t being entirely truthful in this exchange, though recent developments at the government agency show that their record keeping leaves much to be desired.
Not An Ideal Travel Scenario

For now, it’s unclear whether Natasha Lyonne was in fact detained by ICE, or if there was a larger misunderstanding at play. Either way, she missed her slot on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she was going to promote her upcoming turn on HBO’s Euphoria.
Lyonne is perhaps best known for portraying Nicky on Orange Is The New Black, and Nadia Vulvokov on Netflix’s Russian Doll. She also appears in the Focus Features documentary Lorne, which is currently playing in select theaters. Hopefully, this alleged ICE interaction is a one-off, and not a “sign of the times,” as Lyonne suggests.
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Officials Question Fiancé Following Her Death
Tanzanian officials are reportedly questioning Ashlee Jenae, or Ashly Robinson‘s fiancé, Joe McCann, following her death in a Zanzibar hotel.
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Tanzanian Officials Are Reportedly Questioning Ashlee Jenae’s Fiancé Following Her Death In Zanzibar Hotel
According to 6abc Action News, officials in Tanzania have reportedly confiscated the passport of Ashlee Jenae’s fiancé, Joe McCann. This, reportedly, while he is being questioned by authorities.
Per PEOPLE, the authorities are reportedly speaking to McCann as a “witness,” and he has not been arrested.
According to 6abc Action News, on Tuesday, April 14, Jenae’s parents spent the day in Washington, D.C., reportedly trying to “obtain information from the embassy.”
“No one wants to talk to us. Just let us know what happened, that’s the only thing we want to know is the truth,” Harry Robinson, Ashlee Jenae’s father, reportedly told the outlet.
To note, Zanzibar’s Ministry of Tourism and Heritage also released a statement on the case on Wednesday, April 15.
Social Media Continues Sharing Thoughts
Social media users continued sharing thoughts on the death of Ashlee Jenae, a.k.a. Ashly Robinson, and her fiancé, Joe McCann, in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @jazzie_d_ wrote, “What will end all of this is the hotel footage…why are we acting slow.”
While Instagram user @aquafran added, “I’m not going all the way to Africa and committing suicide after I just got engaged. That was just too silly to even comprehend.”
Instagram user @mmerrin010512 wrote, “The power of the internet. They were prepared to bury this case.”
While Instagram user @nicolewhitedesignsinteriors added, “No one is flying 15 plus hours to go commit suicide Please arrest that man”
Instagram user @missdalexis wrote, “Big luxury resort pull up the cameras plz”
While Instagram user @trenae_marshay added, “He’s not gonna get away with this!! God will get him! Justice for Ashlee 🙌🏽❤️”
Instagram user @quotesforleos wrote, “Bc of social media pressure….so sad how femicide isn’t taken seriously.”
While Instagram user @iamstevejones added, “They can hold him over there for life, ATP.”
Instagram user @thebadpapi wrote, “NOW, being questioned is crazy …………. Who on the investigation Scooby-Doo ?!??”
While Instagram user @deszeraemartinelle added, “The power of the INTERNET 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽”
Instagram user @therapy_withclara wrote, “Parents this is your reminder to call and check on your daughters, ask questions, remind them to not ignore the signs and assure them that they can always come home…”
While Instagram user @og_ceee added, “He know he did it and tried to pay the hotel that hush money 👏😤😤”
Here’s Why Tanzanian Officials Are Reportedly Questioning Ashlee Jenae’s Fiancé Following Her Death In Zanzibar Hotel
As The Shade Room previously reported, Ashlee Jenae had traveled to Zanzibar to celebrate her 31st birthday with Joe McCann. During their trip, McCann proposed. However, they allegedly got into an argument and were separated into two different rooms at their hotel.
On April 9, McCann allegedly discovered Jenae in her hotel room and called her mother, Yolanda Denise Endres.
“He told me that Ashly did something to herself and she was being taken to the hospital… he told me it had been 11 hours prior,” Endres told 6abc Action News.
McCann reportedly alleged that he found Jenae had hung herself. Since then, her family has been searching for answers about what really happened, having reportedly learned that she had an “unidentified mark around her neck.” According to 6abc Action News, a second hospital listed Jenae’s cause of death as “cerebral hypoxia by strangulation and suffocation.”
Lastly, 6abc Action News reports that an autopsy for Ashlee Jenae, a.k.a. Ashly Robinson, will be completed on Wednesday, April 15. Amid this, her family is reportedly seeking to travel to Zanzibar as they continue to request to see hotel footage and answers from authorities and Joe McCann.
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Heather Locklear’s Secret Romance Turns Family Affair
The rumored romance between 90s stars Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas has reportedly entered the meet-the-family stage.
The duo began making waves as a couple following reports of their secret relationship, with sources now claiming their respective families are blending together quite nicely.
Heather Locklear’s potential romance with Lorenzo Lamas is a full-circle moment for the actress, who has experienced a few hiccups in her love life.
Heather Locklear And Lorenzo Lamas Reportedly Spend Quality Time With Their Families
According to new reports, Locklear and Lamas are taking their relationship seriously by allegedly introducing each other to their respective families. Sources close to the couple claimed Lamas visited Locklear’s mansion in Thousand Oaks, California, with his kids and grandchildren.
The “Falcon Crest” actor’s daughter, Shayne Lamas, seemingly confirmed the visit in a social media post. She shared a picture of her dad and Locklear from their prime during a modeling campaign. Sources told TMZ the same picture could be found on the wall inside Locklear’s home.
Additionally, sources claimed that Lamas and his family had a blast with Locklear, going out for lunch and then watching a movie. The meet-the-family moment follows news of Locklear and Lamas secretly dating for months. The outlet obtained pictures of them from New Year’s Eve at the popular Barry’s Steakhouse in Las Vegas.
The ‘Melrose Place’ Actress Found Love Multiple Times

Before Locklear began making waves as an item with Lamas, she had gone through multiple relationships. Her first high-profile romance was with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, with whom she tied the knot in 1986 during the height of their careers, per Hello Magazine.
The duo turned heads as a power couple during that era, but their romance soon fizzled out, and they separated in 1993 after seven years of marriage. At the time, reports claimed Locklear had pulled the plug on her marriage due to an alleged infidelity incident.
The TV personality did not waste time moving on from her first marriage, finding love again with another rockstar, Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. Locklear and Sambora said their vows in 1994 and later welcomed a daughter named Ava. They gained fame as one of the entertainment industry’s most enduring couples until their 2007 split.
Heather Locklear Reconnected With Her Former High School Flame

After two marriages, Locklear appeared to be done with romance in the spotlight and reconnected with a man from her past. She began dating her former high school sweetheart, Chris Heisser, but rekindling their romance was not the best move for Locklear.
The pair reportedly faced numerous ups and downs in their relationship despite getting engaged. They never made it down the aisle, with news of their breakup coming in 2025 after roughly five years together. Multiple sources confirmed their separation to US Weekly.
One source described Locklear and Heisser’s breakup as “a slow fizzle,” claiming nothing dramatic had happened behind the scenes. “They are still friends and support each other’s sobriety,” the source added, noting Locklear was sober and focused on herself.
The TV Personality’s Breakup Coincided With Her Ex’s Divorce

The source also claimed that Locklear was ready to date again, a comment that raised eyebrows as her separation from Heisser coincided with one of her ex’s relationship problems. Page Six reported in 2025 that the timing of the split occurred amid her first ex-husband’s divorce.
Mötley Crüe drummer, Lee, was in the midst of separating from his fourth wife, Brittany Furlan, after six years of marriage. Furlan implied she was partly to blame for their split, revealing that she had been chatting with another man who ended up being a “catfish.”
According to Furlan, she believed she had been communicating with Falling In Reverse frontman Ronnie Radke and came clean about her transgressions after the man was unveiled as a fake. Although she admitted her faults, Furlan stressed that she had been having problems in her marriage.
Heather Locklear’s Friends Reportedly Feared A Reunion With Her First Ex-Husband

Months after news of trouble in Lee and Furlan’s marriage broke, The Blast reported that Locklear had sparked concerns of a possible reunion with her ex. Sources claimed the actress’s friends were worried about her rekindled contact with Lee.
They claimed Lee and Locklear never stopped talking after their divorce, but their communications had significantly increased following their separations from their respective partners. On that note, Locklear’s pals feared Lee would negatively influence her sobriety journey.
Locklear had reportedly completed more than 20 stints at rehabilitation facilities before achieving sobriety. Her pals feared that her long history with addiction could repeat itself if Lee were allowed back into her life. “A lot of her friends are pleading with her to see sense,” a source said at the time.
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MGM+’s Mind-Bending Horror Series ‘From’ Takes a Necessary Step Back in Season 4
MGM+’s From is back with a fourth season of mind-bending horror that constantly turns in on itself, making viewers forget that they’re not trapped alongside the characters. For three seasons, the minds behind the show, including creator John Griffin, showrunner Jeff Pinkner, and director Jack Bender, have curated countless stories that twist around like threads on an investigator’s corkboard. The horror series has remained on a steady trajectory towards utterly berserk chaos and convoluted mysteries, but Season 4 takes an earned step back and lingers on the reminder of who we’re rooting for in between the nightmares.
What Is ‘From’ Season 4 About?
From Season 3 left many loose ends and burning questions for viewers to obsess over, and Season 4, six episodes of which were provided for review, picks up right where the story left off. The closing scenes of Season 3’s finale delivered the devastating scene of a short-haired, time-traveling Julie (Hannah Cheramy) sprinting through the forest to save her dad Jim (Eion Bailey) from the Man in Yellow (Douglas E. Hughes), only to reach him mere seconds too late. After revisiting that painful scene, Season 4 confirms the situation in town isn’t much better. Boyd (Harold Perrineau) is, as per usual, barely hanging on by a thread, especially when he has to break the news about the smiling monster he killed being reborn through Fatima’s (Pegah Ghafoori) strange pregnancy.
On top of that, Tabitha (Catalina Sandino Moreno) and Jade (David Alpay) are still reeling from the revelations about their past lives. They finally loop Boyd into their impromptu investigations, which become even more of a focus this season. While tensions are already stretched thin amid all the new threats and revelations, the town isn’t spared from the old tradition of new people arriving — this time, a priest and his daughter, Sophia (Julia Doyle), disrupt the already taut dynamics between townsfolk. From‘s latest season still makes headway through the mysteries of this puzzle box, but mostly deals with the fallout of Season 3, testing everyone’s faith and resilience.
‘From’ Season 4 Makes a Necessary but Repetitive Break in Pace
Overall, From Season 4 goes back to basics. The first couple of episodes thoroughly explain and dissect what viewers have learned thus far, but more importantly, resonate with the emotional repercussions of those revelations. It’s as if we’ve returned to Season 1, where the fear of the unknown and the ideas of how to survive, to persevere and to hold tightly onto hope, are revisited. As a certain evil character in the series says: “It’s my favorite part… where they tear themselves apart.” There are two sides to this coin: taking a step back is a necessary strategic reprieve, but it can also be repetitive.
How many times have we witnessed someone come barreling into town, barely believing the horror they’ve encountered and questioning the existing strategy for survival? Reliving the same conversations and narrative beats doesn’t necessarily make for entertaining TV; this season, it’s Acosta’s (Samantha Brown) turn to lose her nerve — and who didn’t see that coming? The dialogue and themes surrounding that subplot are truly just rinsed and repeated from previous seasons. On one hand, it thematically makes sense for the show and the painfully cyclical nature of the limbo these characters are trapped in, but it still disrupts the overall pacing.
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However, Sophia’s introduction sheds light on why this choice is necessary and, ultimately, effective for this point in From. Her religious perspective shifts the focus from monsters in the dark to the people’s shaken faith, leading to some provocative interactions. Mundane musings about gummy candy or folklore-inspired statues are rendered into moving scenes about holding onto humanity in extreme times, something that could not be more relevant now. Like the characters themselves, this is the season where From picks itself up from the pits of hell and rebuilds itself to go on. This season may decelerate, but it is how From ensures longevity.
‘From’ Season 4 Moves Forward in Its Mystery With a Character-Centric Core
It’s important to note that From‘s pacing doesn’t mean the story is becoming stagnant; the show is still moving towards a seemingly definitive goal. Each episode offers another creepy question or even creepier answer, while also taking major strides in unpacking the larger mystery, and the surrounding storytelling meticulously and thoughtfully dissects the town’s dynamics. Also, it’s not From if there aren’t abrupt bursts of abject terror shooting out of the most unexpected places. If anything, the repetition lulls viewers into a false sense of passivity, turning them into puppets for the show’s fundamentally unpredictable nature.
In doing so, the strongest element of this season is the character arcs, which are given far more weight than previously. If Season 3 dived into psychological horror, then Season 4 is about the emotional toll and potential recovery. The burden of depicting that falls more on the cast’s shoulders than ever before, and they carry it impressively, with Perrineau delivering an evocatively cathartic performance in the first episode, Ghafoori having a standout, wonder-filled monologue later on, and Cheramy and Avery Konrad‘s Sara sharing the screen in an unexpectedly beautiful moment. It would also be remiss not to mention Alpay, who shoulders one of the wildest and most significant episodes in the series thus far. Episode 6, in particular, is where many of the arcs culminate, masterfully painting a haunting portrait of human fragility and tenacity.
From Season 4 may not be as exciting or tumultuous as past seasons, but it holds value in the wider scheme of the show. The storylines are more character-driven than their mystery-centric predecessors, which is surprising on its own; we never expected From to be this capable of slowing down and veering away from chaos, yet it does so with its usual mindful execution. Fans may not be fully satisfied with the pace, but in the long run, it’s the smartest move this show can make.
From Season 4 premieres April 19 on MGM+.
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February 20, 2022
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Epix, MGM+
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Jack Bender, Brad Turner, Alexandra La Roche, Bruce McDonald, Jeff Renfroe
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Vivian Lee, Kristen Layden, Brigitte Hales, Jeff Pinkner, John Griffin
- Slowing down benefits the show’s future trajectory and storytelling.
- The character arcs and performances are more thoughtful and provocative than ever.
- From makes major strides in the larger mystery to keep viewers hooked, albeit at a more controlled pace.
- A lot of dialogue and narrative beats can be repetitive and thus occasionally sluggish.
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Prime Video’s Instant-Classic Fantasy Series Pulls Off One Last Miracle in Epic First Trailer
It’s been three years, but Good Omens is coming back for one more miracle. The Prime Video fantasy series is back for a third and final season, which will consist of a single super-sized episode, this spring. We finally have our first look at the show’s wayward angel-demon duo as they confront the end of the world in the first trailer for the third season.
In the new trailer, the angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and his enemy-turned-frenemy-turned-maybe something more, the demon Crawley (David Tennant) face off for the final time…with apocalyptic consequences. Aziraphale is on the top of the heap: he’s now the Supreme Archangel, and he’s been tasked with overseeing the Second Coming. Crowley, on the other hand, is wallowing in his own misery and loneliness. Can they perform one last miracle together? In addition to Sheen and Tennant, the third season will also see the return of Doon Mackichan as Michael, Gloria Obianyo as Uriel, Liz Carr as Saraqael, Paul Chahidi as Sandalphon, Quelin Sepulveda as Muriel, and Derek Jacobi as The Metatron; Bilal Hasna (Extraordinary) joins the series as Jesus. The finale will be directed by Rachel Talalay (Doctor Who), and will premiere on Prime Video on May 13.
What Is ‘Good Omens’ About?
The first season of Good Omens is based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and the late Terry Pratchett; it details the unlikely alliance between Aziraphale and Crowley as they attempt to stop the rise of the Antichrist and the scouring of the Earth by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, bringing about the end of the world. As the first season adapted the entire book, the second season was solely written by Gaiman; it saw Aziraphale and Crowley accidentally perform a miracle, even as they found themselves in custody of the amnesiac angel Gabriel (Jon Hamm). They were forced to conceal him from the forces of both Heaven and Hell, even as their millennia of mutual antagonism became something more romantic. In the season’s closing moments, they admitted their feelings for each other…just as Aziraphale was summoned to help bring about the Second Coming.
Good Omens was initially renewed for a six-episode third season, the same length as its predecessors. However, after Gaiman, who wrote and executive produced the series, was the subject of multiple sexual assault accusations, he stepped down from his role on the series, and the season was reduced to a single extra-long episode.
Good Omens‘ third and final season will premiere on Prime Video on May 13, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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2019 – 2026-00-00
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Neil Gaiman, Douglas Mackinnon
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Douglas Mackinnon
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Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett
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62 Years Ago, Bob Dylan Wrote a Protest Song That Made an Accused Murderer Furious
New York City’s Greenwich Village wasn’t prepared for the sudden arrival of Bob Dylan. Originally raised in the iron-mining town of Hibbing, Dylan had a firsthand account of what it was like living as part of the working class. However, his lofty musical ambitions, though seemingly unreachable for a small-town guy, literally drove him to New York on a 20-hour road trip. Following his move in 1961, it took only a year for Dylan to be signed under the wing of John Hammond at Columbia Records, which was followed by his self-titled debut album in 1962.
Although his rise to superstardom was meteoric, Dylan made it a point to never forget the people who were part of his humble roots. Growing up in a time when racial tensions were still at an all-time high, something in Dylan prompted him to speak up on these issues, best expressed through the one thing he knew how to use: folk music. One song in particular hits especially hard, even raising some hairs on a certain listener who had nothing but vulgarities to throw his way.
Bob Dylan Wrote “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll” Based on a Racially-Motivated Murder Case
Leave it to Dylan to write a song based on an actual murder. His 1964 track, “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll,” recounts the killing of Hattie Caroll, a 51-year-old African-American bartender, by William Devereux “Billy” Zantzinger, a 24-year-old from a wealthy white tobacco farming family in Maryland. On February 9, 1963, Caroll was fatally assaulted at a Baltimore hotel. That night, Zantzinger reportedly arrived drunk at a whites-only elite ball, where he repeatedly used racial slurs and physically assaulted staff. The attack on Caroll occurred when he struck her with a metal-tipped cane, causing her to collapse and die from a brain hemorrhage hours later.
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However, it was not until August 29, 1963, that Dylan came across news of Carroll in The Baltimore Sun. Carroll’s case was one of two civil rights highlights in that edition, the first being Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C., while Carroll’s case appeared as a brief item on the last page of the first section. Dylan went on to record “The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll” on October 23, 1963. The song was written partly at the home of Joan Baez and was later released on January 13, 1964, on his third studio album, The Times They Are a-Changin’.
William Zantzinger Is Not Happy with Bob Dylan’s Song
“The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll” provides a line-by-line description of how the assault went down. Apart from the obvious details, such as the names of those involved, the murder weapon used, and where the assault took place, the song also shows the class divide between Carroll and Zantzinger. Zantzinger is referred to as “who at 24 years owns a tobacco farm of 600 acres,” which speaks to the extent of his wealth. Meanwhile, Carroll is described as the one “who carried the dishes and took out the garbage.”
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However, Dylan also alters several factual details for artistic and lyrical purposes, including misspelling William Zantzinger’s name as “Zanzinger” and stating that Carroll had 10 children instead of the actual 11, likely for rhythmic reasons. The song also describes the charge as first-degree murder, whereas Zantzinger was actually convicted of manslaughter. Critics have argued that these changes and the suggestion of lenient treatment due to political connections push the song close to libel. Zantzinger himself later strongly objected when approached by a Dylan biographer, calling the singer “a no-account son of a b***h… I should have sued him and put him in jail.”
11 Years Later, Bob Dylan Wrote A Protest Song Based on Another Arrest
“The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll” wouldn’t be the only time Dylan wrote about a real person’s case. In November 1975, Dylan released “Hurricane,” retelling the case of boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. The incident took place in 1966, when Carter, alongside John Artis, was accused of a late-night shooting at Paterson’s Lafayette Bar and Grill, leaving three dead. Critics have pointed out that Carter and Artis were racially profiled. Unfortunately, the two were sentenced in 1967 to two consecutive life sentences for the triple murder.
Similar to Carroll, Dylan found out about Carter’s story when he read his autobiography, The Sixteenth Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472. Naysayers might say that Dylan has a knack for taking somebody else’s tragedy and using it to make art. But remembering his determination to stand up for what’s right, his intentions have always been to defend the underdogs. His reflection from his personal visit to Carter proves it: “Was I doing my bit for Rubin? I wrote that song because it was tops in my mind; it had priority in my mind at the time to get that song done.”
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Will Trent Loses Main Cast Member After Shocking Onscreen Death
Will Trent just lost a cast member after a shocking plot twist killed off a main character.
During the Tuesday, April 14, episode of the hit ABC series, Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) died while secretly working with the FBI to find information on the Commander, who is the mysterious person linked to Adelaide Trevens (Mallory Jansen).
Adelaide told Will she had a surprise for him, which turned out to be Amanda’s body in the street. The GBI Deputy Director was dead from multiple stab wounds and that will set off a chain of events for the rest of the season.
“Amanda has been the character who has protected Will for as long as she has known him,” coshowrunner Karine Rosenthal told Variety in a statement. “So this gives us the opportunity for a completely new dynamic in the GBI, because her replacement will not have that same relationship with Will. Her death had the most impact on the most amount of characters. It really sets everybody reeling from this enormous loss. So it’s such a reset for our characters in a way that is painful but exciting for season 5.”
Rosenthal told the outlet that Sohn was made aware that her arc was coming to an end early in season 4 and she handled the news with “grace.”
“Nobody gets to always exit their shows — even on the writing side — on their own terms all the time,” executive producer Daniel Thomsen added. “It’s hard to do that with grace. So it was just very impressive. She is a total pro.”

Based on a book by Karin Slaughter, Will Trent follows a special agent at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who was abandoned at birth and grew up in Atlanta’s overwhelmed foster care system. Will now relies on his unique perspective while pursuing justice, resulting in the highest clearance rate in the GBI.
In addition to Sohn, the show stars Ramón Rodríguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin and Kevin Daniels. Rodríguez, who portrays the titular character, exclusively teased to Us Weekly about what is to come.
“It is going to be a real emotional roller-coaster. It really is,” Rodríguez shared with Us in March. “There’ll be highs and definite lows. So questions will be answered.”
Rodríguez said he is excited for viewers to see how the story unfolds.
“It’s been fun seeing Will realize this new normal in his life with the new relationship with Angie and Seth. It’s been great watching them understand this new friendship territory,” he noted. “Meanwhile, he’s had Ava come in his life and give him these great gems of like, ‘Hey, not everything has to be so serious.’”
Will Trent airs on ABC Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.
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Who Won ‘The Voice’ Season 29? Meet Alexia Jayy From Team Adam
The Voice’s first-ever “Battle of the Champions” has crowned a winner.
During the season 29 finale on Tuesday, April 14, Carson Daly revealed that Alexia Jayy of Adam Levine’s team received the most votes.
“There is no one more deserving of this honor,” Levine, 47, said after Jayy’s win.
In lieu of live shows with voting from viewers at home, The Voice’s in-studio audience — consisting of the NBC singing competition’s biggest fans and alums — decided the winner, as well as the Top 4 artists during the semi-finals on Monday, April 13.
The audience ultimately chose Jayy, Team Kelly Clarkson’s Mikenley Brown and Liv Ciara, and Team John Legend’s Lucas West as the Top 4.
Brown, 19, is a powerhouse singer from New Castle, Indiana, who previously competed on American Idol. She sang a captivating rendition of “I’m Not the Only One” by Sam Smith in the semi-finals.
Ciara, 16, is a singer-songwriter and high school student from St. Peters, Missouri. Her journey to the Top 4 came after she previously did not receive any chair turns when she auditioned in season 28. She opted to sing a stripped-down version of “What a Feeling” by Irene Cara in the semi-finals.
Jayy, 31, is an R&B singer from Alabama. She has been performing professionally since she was 8 years old. Jayy blew the audience away with a rendition of “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” by Aretha Franklin in the semi-finals.
West, 20, is a singer and pianist from Fairport, New York. The SUNY Fredonia student is also known for performing the National Anthem at Buffalo Bills games. He performed Paul McCartney‘s “Maybe I’m Amazed” in the semi-finals — and the audience certainly was amazed.
The Voice season 29 marked a significant change for the reality show. Instead of the typical four coaches, Clarkson, 43, Legend, 47, and Levine returned as “all-star” coaches. Levine previously served as an original coach in seasons 1 through 16 before his exit in 2019, while Clarkson exited in 2023 after nine on-off seasons as a coach.
As for Legend, he last appeared on the show during season 27 in 2025.
The season’s “Battle of the Champions” theme featured plenty of twists, including a Triple-Turn Competition during the blind auditions, where the coach with the most three-chair turn artists won a “super steal” to use in the Battles, as well as an All-Star Showdown, where returning artists from past seasons competed on behalf of their coaches. (Clarkson won both competitions, giving her the super steal and the ability to send two artists to the finale instead of one.)
The season also brought special guests from The Voice’s past, including Jennifer Hudson, Michael Bublé and CeeLo Green.
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Meghan Markle’s Everyday Polene Tote Bag – Copy the Look for Less
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It should come as no surprise that Meghan Markle can even make her casual, running-errands outfit look polished and chic. And we think we might know the reason why. Her secret is to pair simple basics with elevated accessories, something Markle showed off recently when she stepped out carrying maybe the most stylish tote bag we’ve ever seen.
Markle was spotted leaving a store in Montecito with some shopping bags in hand. Her laid-back look, consisting of a brown utility coat, straight-leg jeans, simple flats and a printed scarf, was cute, but it was her sleek, camel-colored bag that really caught our eye. Unfortunately, that exact Polene Cyme bag costs a little more than we’d like to spend, but we were able to find a very similar version from Walmart – and it costs less than $40.
Get the Time and Tru Tulip Tote Bag for $38 at Walmart! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
The Time and Tru Tulip Tote Bag is functional, with a minimalist style that mimics Markle’s bag. It has a similar curved silhouette and also comes in a brown shade (it’s just a little darker), with the same strap design: one set of straps is long enough to wear over your shoulder, while the other set is small enough to carry in your hand.
While the Walmart version looks like it might be a little larger than Markle’s bag, that’s probably a good thing. The roomy interior makes this an excellent work bag, with two smaller pockets and one zippered pocket for organization. It’s functional but also chic, and it definitely appears to be more expensive than it is.
Shoppers agree – one reviewer noted that the bag “looks far more high-end than you might expect,” and added that the bag is “big enough to carry a large iPad and maybe a smaller laptop.” Another shopper raved, “I get so many compliments for this beautiful bag!”
Another thing shoppers love is how functional it is. “I love this bag for my work tote,” one reviewer noted. “It holds my laptop and all my stuff, long shoulder straps with a second option for carrying – stands on its own. Great value and does not look cheap for faux leather.”
With its pretty floral-inspired design, this tote bag is perfect for spring and summer – but honestly, it can be used at any time of the year. Be sure to snag one now to channel your inner Montecito mom style, just like Markle.
Get the Time and Tru Tulip Tote Bag for $38 at Walmart! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
Looking for something else? Explore more tote bags here and don’t forget to check out all of Walmart for more great finds!
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Zorro Officially Returns in Swashbuckling First Look at the Iconic Western Hero’s New Series [Exclusive]
Literature’s greatest swashbuckler is back in action in the new series Zorro. In this new French series, the legendary masked man is portrayed by Jean Dujardin, who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in The Artist. The series will premiere on the streaming service MHz Choice this summer, but before then, Collider has an exclusive sneak peek at an action-packed preview scene.
The clip opens on a California stockade, where Zorro has been imprisoned. However, no jail can contain Zorro, and before long he’s loose; with his trademark cunning, he locks his two jailers into his now-empty cell. Of course, he now has the rest of the garrison to deal with, but that’s no challenge for the grinning swordsman, who promptly draws his rapier and holds his foes at bay. The series centers around an older Zorro, who has put away his mask and sword to take up his late father’s responsibilities. However, he can’t resist the pull of righting wrongs and fighting injustice…and so Zorro lives once more. But what happens when Zorro and his alter ego are at odds? You’ll have to find out on June 30, when Zorro premieres on MHz Choice.
Who Is Zorro?
Created by American writer Johnston McCulley in the 1919 pulp novel The Curse of Capistrano, Zorro is one of the most enduring action-adventure characters in literature, and has served to inspire legions of fictional do-gooders, including the Lone Ranger and Batman. Zorro (Spanish for “fox”) is secretly Don Diego de la Vega, a wealthy playboy in 18th and 19th-century California. Donning a mask, a hat, and an all-black ensemble, Zorro fights for the downtrodden against the tyrannical forces that would keep them down. The book was originally intended as a stand-alone novel, but it was adapted into The Mark of Zorro, a silent film starring Douglas Fairbanks, and became immensely popular. A long-running series of books followed, as did a bevy of screen adaptations. Notable on-screen Zorros include Tyrone Power (in 1940’s The Mark of Zorro), Guy Williams (in the 1950s Zorro TV series), and Antonio Banderas (in 1998’s The Mask of Zorro and its 2005 sequel, The Legend of Zorro).
MHz Choice is a streaming service that specializes in international programming. Other notable series available to stream on MHz Choice include the Danish noir The Killing, the German thriller Babylon Berlin, and the Canadian horror series Something Undone.
Zorro premieres on MHz Choice on June 30. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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