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All 14 Batman Villains, Ranked by Intelligence
Villains are the main driver of a film’s plot, and these characters are much more interesting in superhero stories. DC Comics specifically has an extensive roster of dastardly characters that are iconic and popular. While heroes like Superman and Wonder Woman feature overly powerful villains to keep the stakes up, someone like Batman cannot compete with an alien who can destroy a city in seconds.
Despite not being the strongest, Batman’s rogues’ gallery is one of the most iconic because of its psychological focus. But to truly put the Caped Crusader in a corner, these villains need to be one step ahead, which is why this list will highlight the most intelligent Batman villains. Ranked by how smart they are, this list will only include the main antagonists from live-action theatrical Batman movies.
14
The Joker
Played by Cesar Romero
The Joker (Cesar Romero) is Batman’s greatest villain, and arguably the best antagonist of all time, and his first theatrical appearance was in the 1966 Batman movie. This movie doesn’t just have one villain, but features a group called the United Underworld, with Joker acting as its wild card.
There are many iterations of Joker, whether they are chaotic, cunning, goofy, terrifying, or smart. Romero’s Joker lands in the goofy and chaotic section, mainly serving as an impulsive and theatrical villain. As an agent of chaos, he didn’t have a grand scheme, merely escalating the absurdity of traps because of his own flair for the dramatic.
13
The Penguin
Played by Danny DeVito
None of Batman’s villains on this list are outright dumb, but some of them are just less smart than the others, such as The Penguin (Danny DeVito) in Batman Returns. After being raised by penguins in the sewers, the villain finally resurfaces to find his parents. However, he gets loftier dreams when public favor swings in his way, aiming for the seat of mayor.
He wasn’t the brains behind the operation, but Penguin was still a master manipulator who had the entirety of Gotham City eating out of the palm of his hand with his sob story. From running a successful mayoral campaign to his underground weapon manufacturing, Penguin is smarter than most would give credit for, even if he is near the bottom of this list.
12
Two-Face
Played by Tommy Lee Jones
Older Batman films are known for their campiness and goofiness, especially Batman Forever, one of the most divisive Batman movies. Like many other Batman films, this movie features dual antagonists, with this entry featuring Two-Face, played by Tommy Lee Jones.
Batman Forever might be one of the worst superhero movies, but both villains were the highlight. Two-Face might not have been especially intelligent, but Harvey Dent was the district attorney, meaning there is some intelligence hidden away. But Two-Face abandons all logic, leaving his decisions up to a coin toss, which many wouldn’t say is very logical or smart.
11
The Joker
Played by Jack Nicholson
There are more iterations of Joker than any other Batman villain, but surprisingly, two of the theatrical versions aren’t as smart as other adaptations. But that doesn’t take anything away from Jack Nicholson‘s Joker and how iconic he was. Batman, directed by Tim Burton, revitalized the franchise with a new gothic look, and its main villain was just as influential.
Like Romero’s depiction, this Joker was more of a chaotic presence that only wanted to disturb the peace for his own fun. But Nicholson’s Joker also displayed some smarts. He was a highly capable chemist who created many deadly gases and poisons. With scientific know-how, this Joker had to have been somewhat intelligent.
10
The Penguin
Played by Burgess Meredith
The next member of the United Underground is the Penguin (Burgess Meredith), who serves as the main mind of the villainous group. Batman was such a good movie because of its camp, and the main goal of the antagonist group was to dehydrate the world leaders, led by Penguin’s genius plan.
Despite being the leader of the operation, Penguin wasn’t the smartest of the group, but he was still an efficient leader and tactician. His business affinity and intelligence are purely logical, which allowed him to maneuver the black market and purchase vast quantities of weaponry. Not to mention, the Penguin manages his resources perfectly, highlighting his leadership skills.
9
Poison Ivy
Played by Uma Thurman
Another horrible Batman movie with incredible camp and solid casting was Batman & Robin, which brought Poison Ivy (Uma Thurman) to the big screen for the first and last time. Serving as one of the two main villains in the film, she wants to eradicate all human life from the planet and create a plant-centric utopia.
Poison Ivy is one of the most underrated geniuses in the Batman movies. She isn’t known for being intelligent in the comics, but she proved to be an expert botanist and toxicologist. Batman & Robin is a horrible film, but Thurman was a highlight, especially since she showed her smarts by engineering a mutated plant and mind-control pheromones.
8
Bane
Played by Tom Hardy
Christopher Nolan is a genius filmmaker, and up to this point, none of his films have been featured, until now. The Dark Knight Rises was the grand conclusion to his trilogy, and it starred one of the most iconic Batman villains, Bane (Tom Hardy). He may not have been the mastermind in the end, but Bane was a ruthless terrorist who brought Batman out of hiding.
Bane is considered one of Batman’s most intelligent enemies, but many of his adaptations were reduced to mindless brutes. He isn’t the smartest character ever in The Dark Knight Rises, but Hardy’s Bane is still intelligent enough to put up a good fight. Infamous for breaking the bat mentally and physically, Bane is a military tactician who helped meticulously plan Batman’s defeat.
7
The Riddler
Played by Jim Carrey
Batman’s rogues’ gallery is filled with smart villains, but who is the smartest? Bane? Joker? They are intelligent, but the smartest character on average Batman has to face is The Riddler, who has made three appearances as a main villain in live-action movies. Jim Carrey played the character in Batman Forever, wanting revenge on his employer, Bruce Wayne (Val Kilmer).
This placement may be a little low, but this version of the Riddler is more campy, showing off less of what he is capable of. Still, this is a great placement for an intelligent character who is one of the most interesting Batman villains. He is an engineering prodigy who created brilliant inventions out of scrap, highlighting his intellect and resourcefulness.
6
Catwoman
Played by Lee Meriwether
Catwoman (Lee Meriwether) is usually used as an anti-hero in modern Batman films, but she used to be a cold-blooded villain, highlighted by her appearance in 1966’s Batman. She may have merely been an instrument in the main plan, but she was crucial to its success, doing a job only she could accomplish.
This placement may shock some fans, but Catwoman is one of the smartest Batman villains, particularly in this movie. The reason she places so high is because of her emotional intelligence, something that many of Batman’s rogues’ gallery don’t have. Unlike psychological geniuses, Catwoman infiltrated Bruce Wayne’s (Adam West) inner circle, manipulated him emotionally by understanding his complex nature, and orchestrated his kidnapping.
5
Mr. Freeze
Played by Arnold Schwarzenegger
One of the worst Batman castings was Arnold Schwarzenegger as Mr. Freeze, who was completely different from how fans know and love the character. Still, he is a Nobel-level scientist, even if his plan to bring about a new ice age doesn’t sound too smart.
Don’t let the way he speaks and his dumb jokes confuse viewers; Mr. Freeze is a vastly intelligent character, even if it isn’t explicitly shown in Batman & Robin. He is a renowned scientist who researched a cure for a terminal illness, mastered cryogenics, and engineered an advanced suit. Many fans want Mr. Freeze to be the villain of the next Batman movie, this time being less corny and more cunning.
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Memphis Producer Reportedly Passes Away At Age 29
The music industry and fans are mourning after reports surfaced that Memphis producer Tay Keith has passed away. Keith, born Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, built a legendary catalog producing hits for heavyweight artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Travis Scott, Lil Baby, and Gunna.
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Details On Tay Keith’s Passing
Metro Nashville Police confirmed Tay Keith’s passing. According to TMZ, officers found the hitmaker inside his Nashville apartment on Thursday, June 18. At this time, the cause of his death is unclear. Police said they do not suspect foul play. Authorities also shared that officers responded to his home after receiving a request for a welfare check. The Grammy-nominated producer was 29 years old.
More About Tay Keith’s Catalog
Tay Keith built his name by cranking out banger after banger. Fans know that whenever they heard his signature producer tag — Tay Keith, f*** these n****s up!” — a hit usually followed. He stacked his catalog with chart-topping records, producing Travis Scott’s 2018 smash ‘SICKO MODE,’ BlocBoy JB and Drake’s ‘Look Alive,’ and Beyoncé’s ‘Before I Let Go’ from her ‘Homecoming: The Live Album.’ he also co-produced Drake’s ‘Nonstop,’ adding even more classics to his resume. Tay also worked with other artists like Sexyy Red, Moneybagg Yo, Latto, and Lil Yachty.
Fans React To Memphis Producer’s Death
Once The Shade Room shared the news of Tay Keith’s passing, the Roommates packed the comment section with reactions. Plenty of fans expressed shock, while others looked back on his legendary hits and shared heartfelt condolences.
Instagram user @domslaps wrote, “rest in peace legend.”
Instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “The intro to all the best songs 💔💔 so young.”
While Instagram user @secretlykiyah wrote, “Every time I heard his name in a song, I knew it was gonna be good 💔”
Then, Instagram user @spanish_sosa wrote, “Tay Keith this one hard 😢”
Another Instagram user @buyackbeatz wrote, “TAY KEITH NOOOOOO.”
Instagram user @chiraqhumor wrote, “RIP 🕊️”
Then another Instagram user @jefegabrielle wrote, “This is insaneeeeee😢😢”
While another Instagram user @kelvinirdgo wrote, “Damn I know Sexyy Red probably going thru it right now. That was her main dog. They was hella close 😩😢”
Finally, Instagram user @maristfroze wrote, “rip a real GOAT 🐐”
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The Valley’s Janet Caperna Shares She Identifies as Bisexual
The Valley star Janet Caperna is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, confirming during the latest episode of season 3 that she identifies as bisexual.
“Technically, when I’m not with Jason [Caperna], he’s like, ‘I don’t care if you hook up with girls,’” Janet, 36, told costar Zack Wickham of her husband during the cast’s Mexico trip, which aired on the Wednesday, June 17, episode of the reality TV series. “I’ve never acted on that though.”
Janet and Jason, 42, have been married since 2022, and the attorney has since clarified his comments.
“When we were dating, I said something like that,” he said on The Valley After Show, which aired later on Wednesday. “But it’s, like, if Janet were to hook up with a guy, that’s pretty much, probably gonna go toward, eventually, the demise of our relationship.”
Jason, however, said it would be “fine” if Janet kissed another woman.
“If she were like, ‘Oh, I’ve been going out on a couple dates with this woman,’ I’d be like, ‘No, you’re not going on dates with this woman,’” he explained. “I could just as easily lose her to a woman as to a man. I don’t think she gets exactly what I meant.”
In a separate After Show confessional, Janet admitted that she likely “got it wrong” when she attempted to explain Jason’s comments to Zack, 36.
“I think I said, like, ‘Jason wouldn’t care if I was with a girl.’ I think he would care if I was with anybody,” she acknowledged. “So, just to be clear, there’s no, like, rule in place that I’m allowed to, like, be with women. I think it was more like, ‘Oh, like, you and Michelle [Saniei] had too many margaritas and, like, made out for a second in Mexico.”
Janet and Jason, who previously welcomed son Cameron in December 2023, have been candid about their marriage throughout their three-season tenure on Bravo’s The Valley. (The reality TV hit is a spinoff of Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules featuring former cast members Kristen Doute and Brittany Cartwright with their California-based friend group.)
Last season, Jason even raised eyebrows when he appeared to go out without wearing his wedding ring.
“It’s tough because it’s not just a ring off. There’s definitely an implication there,” Jason exclusively told Us Weekly in April 2025. “When somebody says you take your ring off, it’s not like, ‘Oh, I forgot it’. It’s like I’m doing it to try to get girls or something as if I take it off and they just flock to me.”
He continued at the time, “People can be shady, but I am not one of those people. I would never do anything ever to jeopardize this lady right here is my wife and our son and the family we have.”
The Valley airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET and is available to stream the next day on Peacock.
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Bunnie XO Sparks Buzz With Jelly Roll Song In Podcast Teaser
Fans have been patiently waiting to hear from Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO since news of his divorce filing broke. So far, neither of them has spoken publicly about what led to their split, but that hasn’t stopped the internet from trying to connect every dot possible. Now, the speculation just got even messier as Bunnie teased her upcoming podcast episode while using some of Jelly Roll’s lyrics.
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Bunnie XO’s Song Choice has Fans Reading Between The Lines
Fans are scratching their heads after Bunnie XO dropped a new Instagram post on Wednesday, June 17. She didn’t say much in her caption — she just told fans a new episode of her podcast, Dumb Blonde Podcast,’ was on the way. Folks online said they were seated and waiting to see if she would finally address her divorce from Jelly Roll. But while everyone focused on that, some fans locked in on something else — she used one of Jelly Roll’s songs in the video. Bunnie even rapped along to the lyrics while she panned the camera over to her friends, who were enjoying a sushi date. Right now, she hasn’t explained the song choice, but fans quickly started asking if she was trolling or just teasing the tea she’s about to spill.
Bunnie’s Post Has Fans Reading Between The Lines
Fans instantly flooded Bunnie XO’s comment section with reactions. Some folks said the song choice had them confused, while others said they feel like they’re getting played.
Instagram user @korileverington wrote, “I have never been more confused in my LIFE!!!! 🥲🤣”
Instagram user @frankiewithanee wrote, “Hold tf up isn’t this a jelly song? I feel like they are playin all of us 😂”
While Instagram user @caro_powell wrote, “The song choice is chef’s kiss 🔥🔥🔥”
Then Instagram user @lalalala_lauren_ wrote, “I just know y’all are gonna break the Internet with this episode 😂❤️🙌”
Instagram user @maksuds_ wrote, “GIRL WTF IS GOIN ONNNNN.”
Another Instagram user @orlandriaharden wrote, “WITH THE JELLY SONG I LOVE IT 🔥🔥”
Instagram user @_srharris wrote, “Waiting for the podcast 🧐😤 someone has explaining to do lmfao.”
Then another Instagram user @el_chelpo wrote, “I can’t tell if you’re being petty or a PR queen… either way I’m SAT.”
While another Instagram user @logieeeee wrote, “Is this not jelly rapping?!? Just want this to be a bad dream 😭”
Finally, Instagram user @thefinestlina wrote, “She’s using jelly’s song! I’m sooooo confused lol.”
More Details About Jelly Roll & Bunnie’s Split
Bunnie’s latest upload marks the second video she’s recently shared amid her divorce from Jelly Roll. She recently posted a video on Instagram of herself singing along to Nickelback’s ‘How You Remind Me.’ Fans quickly packed the comments with love and praise for her single baddie era.
As The Shade Room previously reported, fans were shocked after news surfaced that Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO. TMZ was first to share the details, reporting that Jelly Roll filed the paperwork on May 18 and cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split. Bunnie and Jelly first met in 2015 and spent 10 years together.
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All 9 Black Sabbath Albums With Ozzy Osbourne, Ranked
Reading about the life of Ozzy Osbourne is kind of bewildering, and sometimes disturbing (everyone knows about the bat, but he apparently also snorted a line of ants once… somehow). To stick with the music, though, he released some legendary stuff over his decades-spanning career, especially as the frontman of Black Sabbath, being the band’s lead vocalist throughout the 1970s, on their first eight albums.
There was one ninth Black Sabbath album with Osbourne, released in 2013, while different singers served the frontman role at other points in the band’s run (including Ronnie James Dio and Tony Martin). It’s also fair to say that most (though not all) of the band’s classic albums were done with Ozzy Osbourne, and him being the first lead singer in the band helps his name be synonymous with Black Sabbath, too. The following is a ranking of all nine studio albums Black Sabbath did with Osbourne as the lead vocalist, starting with a couple of misses and ending with some absolute classics of the whole heavy metal genre.
9
‘Never Say Die’ (1978)
When Never Say Die kicks off, it doesn’t initially sound too bad, since the title track is up first, and it’s about as decent as the album gets. You don’t know that initially, though, or you probably don’t, if you’re just getting around to these less well-known Black Sabbath albums, like, today. It could happen. It could be someone’s reality, the one they’re a master of and stuff.
After “Never Say Die,” right at the start, things kind of fall apart. The album doesn’t really sound like Black Sabbath, and in hindsight, it doesn’t feel too surprising that Ozzy Osbourne pursued a solo career separate from the band after the release of this one (thankfully, he returned for one more studio album, plus some live shows later on). Since Heaven and Hell, the first Black Sabbath album without Osbourne, was genuinely very good (and a big improvement on the previous two albums), maybe it was for the best, at that time.
8
‘Technical Ecstasy’ (1976)
The weirdness here starts – but certainly doesn’t end – with the album cover, because it’s anyone’s guess what’s going on there. Technical Ecstasy keeps feeling odd once you tear your eyes away from that cover long enough to engage the album with your ears. It’s the first slight miss Black Sabbath had, to be perfectly honest. Sure, Never Say Die missed a little more, but Technical Ecstasy was that first unfortunate misstep, and perhaps the first non-essential album of Black Sabbath’s, too.
There are releases without Osbourne from the 1980s and 1990s that are technically Black Sabbath albums and are a little worse, but still, there’s just not much by way of reasons to spend time with Technical Ecstasy. The two longest songs here, “You Won’t Change Me” and “Dirty Women,” aren’t bad, but everything else is surprisingly forgettable. There isn’t a ton of passion or life here, which is odd when you consider how good the first six Black Sabbath albums were.
7
’13’ (2013)
You know, it’s better than you might expect, or than you might fear. 13 is, unsurprisingly, not as good as the classic Black Sabbath albums Ozzy Osbourne was a part of, and they are going to be gotten to momentarily, but it’s good that 13 exists to stop those other two albums from being the last official ones with Osbourne. It’s a way of ending things on a comparable high, albeit not a high for the band’s overall discography, by any means.
It’s familiar territory, for the band. They sound a bit like they’re playing the hits, even if they’re not technically hits, and are instead songs that just sound recognizably Black Sabbath in nature. If you like the band’s ‘70s output, you will find things to generally like here, but if you’re after things you’ll actually love, that’s not guaranteed, by any means. There isn’t much to be truly wowed by with 13, but again, it not sounding too bad overall is definitely something. And it’s worth listening to over Technical Ecstasy and Never Say Die, for what that might be worth.
6
‘Sabotage’ (1975)
Like Technical Ecstasy, the cover of Sabotage is perhaps a little iffy, but unlike Technical Ecstasy, Sabotage is a pretty good album overall. It was the sixth album Black Sabbath released, and so if you look at its placement here, and notice it’s #6, that kind of suggests it was the weakest Black Sabbath album at that point in the band’s history. Like, that’s technically true.
The album itself is not weak, though, with the first half being especially strong, comprising “Hole in the Sky,” “Symptom of the Universe,” and “Megalomania,” with the last of those songs being almost 10 minutes long, because Black Sabbath just could, one assumes (the second track here, “Don’t Start (Too Late)” is more of an interlude than a real song, since it’s so short). If anything, Sabotage could’ve benefited from having its best songs spread out a little more, because the second half, while not terrible by any means, doesn’t quite have the same impact as the first half. It’s not a deal-breaker, and Sabotage is still good even with that notable imperfection.
5
‘Vol. 4’ (1972)
Unsurprisingly, Vol. 4 is the fourth Black Sabbath album, but it just misses out on being the fourth-best overall. Sorry. Compared to Sabotage, it’s an improvement in the sense that the best songs here are all spread out a little more. It’s like Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen, honestly, with the evenness of its distribution, starting with the fact that the opening and closing tracks here (“Wheels of Confusion” and “Under the Sun,” respectively) are both highlights.
And then rounding out the first side of the album, you’ve got “Supernaut,” right before the second side of the album gets kicked off in style, thanks to “Snowblind.” Those songs are all great, while just about every other song is at least pretty good… except for the strange “FX,” which is a little too long to be just an interlude, and is technically the album’s fourth song. That fourth song on Vol. 4 could’ve probably been cut, truth be told. It doesn’t add much, but otherwise, this is essential Black Sabbath.
4
‘Sabbath Bloody Sabbath’ (1973)
And now here’s the fifth Black Sabbath album, which was not called “Vol. 5,” and was instead given the pretty great name of Sabbath Bloody Sabbath. Again, it has to be acknowledged that it would’ve felt nice to put album #5 at #5, and Vol. 4 and #4, but Sabbath Bloody Sabbath is just a little better than the album that preceded it. For starters, it helps that there are no goofy interludes blown up to the length of a full-on song (or something close to full-length) here.
It’s eight decently lengthy songs, with even the shortest ones exceeding four minutes, and a couple of the longest ones being around the six-minute mark. Everything has room to breathe on Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, and the result is a well-balanced and very consistent album. Highlights don’t jump out quite as much, because of this, but there is still that title track which probably shines the brightest (which is saying quite a lot, since everything here, to some extent, shines).
3
‘Black Sabbath’ (1970)
Black Sabbath introduced themselves to the world with an album called Black Sabbath, and the very first song on that debut album was “Black Sabbath.” It’s like, how much more Black can the Sabbath get? (The answer is none. None more Black). No, but seriously, it’s an incredible opening statement from the band as they open their first album. The band’s overall energy and feel are set perfectly right from the start.
Funnily enough, it’s not even the best Black Sabbath album of 1970, just because this year had them at such a creative peak, they went ahead and released another all-time classic rock/metal album later that year. Black Sabbath, as in the album, is pretty much just as essential, though, and almost as good. If you’re looking for highlights beyond the title track, you’ve also got “N.I.B.” and “The Wizard,” but honestly, you can’t really go wrong with any of the seven songs found on this debut studio album.
2
‘Master of Reality’ (1971)
Black Sabbath didn’t waste any time with their third album, Master of Reality, following on from the first two albums of theirs which both dropped in 1970. The momentum was maintained, to say the least, with these first three Black Sabbath albums ultimately being their three best, with Master of Reality being a good one to pick as your favorite if you’re worried about making too obvious a pick… but hey, the obvious pick was picked here. You don’t have to scroll very far now to see that confirmed.
Anyway, Master of Reality is a little shorter than most of the classic Black Sabbath albums, at just over 34 minutes all up, but it keeps most of the songs fairly long, with two of its eight tracks being interludes, and the rest exceeding five minutes in length. “Sweet Leaf” feels like it might represent the album peaking early, as the first song here, but then you’ve got “Children of the Grave” at the halfway point, and “Into the Void” at the very end, to cast doubt on that whole idea. It’s paced and sequenced well throughout, and has well and truly earned its status as a classic (not to mention influential) metal album.
1
‘Paranoid’ (1970)
This is the one. This is the album that you can play for people who don’t think they like metal, and convince them to at least like some metal, or this metal. Paranoid is a defining heavy metal album, you know? Maybe it’s the heavy metal album, very much satisfying as a hard rock album, too. Perhaps therein lies its appeal and approachability, because there is super immediate and instantly attention-grabbing songwriting on offer here.
You get it from the very start, with “War Pigs,” and then the second track, “Paranoid,” is potentially even better, or at least even snappier/more immediate. From there, it’s pretty much non-stop greatness. Almost every song here is worth a shout-out, with even the strange and quiet tracks here playing a role in the flow of the overall album. Paranoid is basically perfect, and an album that pretty much refuses to get old, even if it is technically kind of old, having existed for more than 55 years at this point. Here’s to it sounding just as good 55 decades from now, too.
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Ellen DeGeneres Makes Rare Appearance With Wife in London
Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, Portia de Rossi, made a rare appearance together at one of Harry Styles’ concerts.
DeGeneres, 68, took to Instagram on Wednesday, June 17, to share a selfie with de Rossi, 53, beaming at Styles’ Together, Together tour at Wembley Stadium in England. DeGeneres and de Rossi pressed their heads together and smiled for the camera with Styles, 32, performing in the background.
“@HarryStyles tonight at Wembley. Amazing as always,” the former talk show host captioned the post.
Fans gushed over the pair’s rare public outing in the comments section.
“You two look adorable 😍 have fun at the concert. ❤️,” one wrote, while another added, “Awe good pic of you and Portia! Enjoy seeing Harry Styles! ❤️.” A fan account also gushed, “The amount of love we have for you two is unreal. 🥹❤️ A selfie from you both instantly made our day.”
DeGeneres’ post comes after she moved to the U.K. countryside in 2024. One year later, she opened up about her decision to leave the U.S. following President Donald Trump’s reelection during a live conversation with broadcaster Richard Bacon.
“We got here the day before the election and woke up to lots of texts from our friends with crying emojis, and I was like, ‘He got in,’” DeGeneres recalled of Trump, 80, winning the election. “And we’re like, ‘We’re staying here.’”
She gushed that the countryside is “absolutely beautiful.”
“We’re just not used to seeing this kind of beauty,” she said. “The villages and the towns and the architecture — everything you see is charming and it’s just a simpler way of life. It’s clean. Everything here is just better — the way animals are treated, and people are polite. I just love it here.”
DeGeneres added, “We moved here in November, which was not the ideal time, but I saw snow for the first time in my life. We love it here. Portia flew her horses here, and I have chickens, and we had sheep for about two weeks.”
In February, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the couple purchased a $27.4 million home in Montecito, California, but were not planning to live there full-time.
“They are still planning to live full-time in the U.K. but will spend a few months of the year in Montecito,” the insider told Us.
DeGeneres and de Rossi tied the knot in 2008.
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Tems Calls Sasha Obama The Wrong Name Before Apologizing
Roomies, even the biggest stars have those moments when nerves kick in at the worst possible time. And this week, Tems found herself going viral for an unexpected reason while sharing a moment involving Sasha Obama during a major public event. What started as a sweet shoutout quickly had social media doing a double take—and Tems eventually stepped in to clear the air herself.
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Tems Accidentally Calls Sasha Obama The Wrong Name
During her performance at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center, Tems paused to acknowledge Sasha Obama in the crowd. However, instead of calling her Sasha, the Grammy-winning singer accidentally referred to her as “Sandra,” instantly sparking reactions online. The mix-up quickly made its rounds across social media, with fans pointing out the awkward but relatable moment.
Tems accidentally called Barack Obama’s daughter Sandra instead of Sasha during the Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening 😅 pic.twitter.com/t8L1JaYTKT
— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) June 18, 2026
Not Tems Issuing A Public Apology Right After
Not long after, Tems addressed the viral slip-up on X and blamed it on a case of nerves. “Lord knows I was nervous! please forgive me!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭,” she wrote, offering a lighthearted apology after the moment took off online. While many fans found the mistake harmless and humorous, others couldn’t help but laugh at how quickly the internet caught it.
Lord knows I was nervous! please forgive me!!! 😭😭😭😭😭😭
— TEMS (@temsbaby) June 18, 2026
Sasha & Malia Obama Had The Girls Taking Notes
Roomies, one thing about Sasha and Malia Obama? They’re going to have the internet talking every time they pop out. The sisters made a rare public appearance on Thursday at the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, joining their parents, Barack and Michelle Obama, for the major celebration. Nearly a decade after leaving the White House, Sasha and Malia effortlessly grabbed attention as they stepped on stage alongside their parents, reminding folks that they continue to be fan favorites whenever they make a public appearance.
And let’s get into the looks! Sasha stepped out in a chic off-white fit cinched at the waist with a belt that had us saying, “Waist where?!” while her flawless glam gave full “I’m ready for my close-up” energy. Meanwhile, Malia pulled up with her signature auburn braids and a plunging blazer look that had us ready to ask, “Sis, are you selling your clothes on Depop anytime soon?” Because baby, the Obama girls understood the assignment. And, you already know Instagram was having a field day over Sasha and Malia Obama’s looks:
One Instagram user @emilycandylillian_morgan said, “The daughters are just tea 😍😍😍”
This Instagram user @jerzeyboi2 added, “The Obama daughters, wow 😍❤️❤️”
And, Instagram user @trevorjarod commented, “Sasha 😍”
Then Instagram user @quianashonte claimed, “Major ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
And let’s not forget X users going UP:
omg Malia and Sasha 😍 pic.twitter.com/XpUL9qGDsd
— Mark (@106th) June 18, 2026
Malia and Sasha Obama DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GU5zH4R7Vm
— Qondi (@QondiNtini) June 18, 2026
Sasha Obama is BADD.
Sis is giving grown woman. pic.twitter.com/ITRqj1KTYB
— ThrillaFrmCamilla (@_Ahreeahnah) June 18, 2026
SASHA IS MY FAV OBAMA https://t.co/iqM9eAtFAm
— kourt 🍒 (@giftedko) June 18, 2026
Malia and Sasha Obama looking amazing. They grew up to be great ladies. pic.twitter.com/mhQBA6kjLc
— Nina (@ShakeLS) June 18, 2026
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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Inside RHONJ’s ‘New Dynamic’ After Season 15 Cast Shakeup
The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s upcoming season will bring the drama — but sans the toxicity that has plagued past seasons.
“There was so much drama the last few years that producers want the OG cast to settle in with the new cast,” a source close to production exclusively shares with Us Weekly. “It has been far less toxic than previous seasons.”
While much of season 15 remains top secret for now, Bravo previously confirmed that Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania and Teresa Giudice would be returning to the reality show.
New, additional faces are expected to be announced by the network at a later date.
“Melissa, Dolores and Teresa are really enjoying the new dynamic, delivering great personal stories and the larger group is bonding over real-life family situations,” the source explains. “The season so far is full of fun, sisterhood, emotion, comedy and drama.”
During season 14, which concluded airing in August 2024, the cast was divided as Melissa and Teresa’s family feud took center stage. After the duo privately reconciled at the end of 2025, sources close to production tell Us that the vibe is lighter on set.
“Melissa, Dolores and Teresa are being very nice and welcoming to the new ladies,” the source shares.
Us has reached out to Bravo for comment.

Teresa Giudice, Dolores Catania, and Melissa Gorga. Bravo (3)
Last month, Dolores, 55, was asked about her experience filming with Teresa, 54, and Melissa, 47, after their public feud came to an end.
At the time, The Traitors alum said she noticed a palpable, positive difference between the pair.
“I’ve seen them together,” Dolores said on the May 19 episode of SiriusXM’s The John Hill Show. “It seems very peaceful and sincere and I support it and it’s what I’ve always wanted for them.”
Melissa also expressed optimism when she spoke with Us before filming officially started back up.
“I’m excited. I’m actually happy about all the change, everything that’s new,” the Let’s Sprinkle by MG founder explained at the Vulture Reality Masterminds Celebration on May 7. “I’m gonna miss my girls so much, the ones who aren’t coming back, but I love a little freshening up.”
A premiere date for The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 15 has yet to be announced. Fans can catch up on old seasons anytime on Peacock.
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Jennifer Aniston Says Simple Workouts Keep Her Strong At 57
Jennifer Aniston has long been passionate about fitness, but even she has adapted her approach over the years.
Now, the actress says she feels stronger in her late fifties than she did in her 20s. She credits the change to a realization that simplicity and consistency are far more effective than punishing workout routines.
For the past five years, Aniston has incorporated the Pvolve method into her fitness regimen to improve her strength, mobility, and stability.
Before that, however, she had spent years subjecting herself to grueling workouts, which ultimately did more harm than good for her body.
The changes her body has experienced since adjusting her routine have now been acknowledged by her trainer, Dani Coleman, according to Women’s Health magazine. “She has always been passionate about movement and wellness. But it has truly been game-changing to watch her strength year after year just get better and better, and to see her mentality shift with how she imagines what a successful workout is,” the trainer revealed on “The Bossticks” podcast.
Aniston Now Believes Simpler Workouts Work Best

Reflecting further on Aniston’s change in exercise philosophy, her trainer said the actress has come to realize that “you don’t have to break your body down to get a good workout.”
“She’s talked about previous injuries she’s had and how she used to think that you needed grueling workouts, even when she had a back injury. I think the most rewarding thing is really seeing her mindset shift,” Dani added.
Although Aniston herself was not interviewed for the piece, she appears to agree with those remarks, as seen in a recent promotional clip for Pvolve.
“Simpler is better — and consistency,” the actress said in the video, referring to how the Pvolve method focuses on training the body effectively while avoiding overly grueling exercises.
Jennifer Aniston Reportedly Wishes She Found Pvolve Earlier
If Aniston could turn back the clock, she would likely have adopted this mindset toward exercise much earlier, according to Pvolve founder Rachel Katzman.
“The one thing she always says is, ‘I wish I had this in my 20s,’” Katzman said of the actress, who now partners with the Pvolve brand after first being a member.
“She says, ‘I wish I didn’t destroy my body when I was younger to look a certain way because that’s what I thought I had to do,’” Katzman revealed further of the “Friends” star. “‘And now with Pvolve, I look better than I did back then. I feel better. I’m stronger. I’m leaner. I just have more energy.’”
Stephen Baldwin Claims Jennifer Aniston Cost Him A Movie Role

Away from her exercise lifestyle, Aniston also recently came under the spotlight when one of the Baldwin brothers, Stephen Baldwin, mentioned her during a recent episode of his podcast.
The actor claimed that she inadvertently cost him his role in the 1998 romantic comedy “The Object of My Affection” because he was funnier than she was during filming.
“After the second day of shooting, after lunch, this producer comes to my trailer and goes, ‘There’s a problem,’” Baldwin revealed on his podcast. “He goes, ‘You can’t be funnier than Jennifer.’ I go, ‘Is this a joke? This is a comedy movie!’”
The actor claimed that he was later asked by a producer to tone down his comedic delivery. However, the request did not sit well with him, and he described the experience as being “castrated comedically.”
Baldwin Says His Claims Were Not Aimed At Aniston

To keep Aniston as the main star, Baldwin claimed he tried to adjust his performance to meet the producers’ expectations, but it ultimately did not work out.
He then pointed out that he was not sharing the story to come after Aniston, but rather to explain his experience with the production.
The role eventually went to “Mad About You” star John Pankow, who portrayed Vince McBride, a lawyer and one of the love interests of Aniston’s character, Nina Borowski, in the film.
Paul Rudd, who played George Hanson, served as the other love interest. The romantic storyline takes an unconventional turn because Hanson is gay.
At the time of the film’s release, it was only a modest success at the box office. Today, it has developed a cult following and has been highly rated by some magazines as one of the best breakup movies.
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Tyra Banks Returns to Project Runway Amid ANTM Doc Lawsuit
Tyra Banks will be returning to Project Runway as a recurring judge amid her lawsuit over Netflix’s America’s Next Top Model docuseries.
Hulu released the official trailer on Thursday, June 18, in which Banks, 52, was seen joining judges Heidi Klum, Law Roach and Nina Garcia, as well as season 4 winner Christian Siriano, who returns as a mentor, for season 22 of the hit competition series.
Banks previously appeared on Project Runway as a guest judge in season 21. Her return comes after news broke that she filed a lawsuit against Netflix following backlash over her participation in its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.
In the suit filed on Saturday, June 13, Banks accused Netflix of defamation and editing her interviews to support a false narrative.
“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix documentary series America’s Next Top Model (‘ANTM’) because she believed viewers deserved a candid conversation about the show’s legacy — its successes and its shortcomings,” read a portion of the filing. “There are aspects of the show for which Ms. Banks takes accountability and she wanted ANTM viewers to hear that from her directly. Going into her interview, Ms. Banks did not limit the ANTM topics the interviewer could ask.”
The lawsuit continued: “During a three-and-a-half-hour interview, Ms. Banks answered questions about the show’s groundbreaking history, including criticism of decisions she would approach differently today.” The filing noted that only 16 minutes of Banks’ interview made the final cut.
America’s Next Top Model ran from 2003 to 2018 before getting canceled. Earlier this year, Netflix did a deep dive into the series with Reality Check, which featured rare interviews with executive producers Banks and Ken Mok and former judges Jay Manuel, Miss J. Alexander and Nigel Barker as they broke down the reality competition’s best — and worst — moments.
Contestants also opened up about their experiences behind the scenes, which included discrimination, sexual assault and more shocking claims. Whitney Thompson, Giselle Samson, Shannon Stewart, Shandi Sullivan, Danielle Evans and Keenyah Hill were some of the alums who weighed in on their experiences.
“I wanted to fight against the fashion industry. One day, this idea just hit me. What if I created a show where you saw what it took to become a model?” Banks explained in the three-part special, which premiered in February. “And for this show to represent not all white, not all skinny and to just show all the differences and all the different types of beauties. I had a feeling that I was gonna change the beauty world.”
Banks also addressed the show’s controversial legacy.
“Looking at that show through the lens of today, it’s like, ‘Why did you do that?’ I thank you for that. That is the only way you change. That is the only way you get better is by somebody calling you out on your s***,” Banks said at the time. “It is important. I want to let you know that I want you guys to be just as open as I am now by getting called on my s*** by when somebody calls you out on yours. Because that day will come and continue to evolve. Because that’s what we’re all doing.”
Netflix has yet to publicly respond to Banks’ lawsuit.
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