It seems like NBA YoungBoy can’t escape having his name dragged into the mix. For some time now, rumors have continued circulating online, with the internet constantly attaching different women to the married rapper’s alleged roster. This time, some even claim that a few known influencers were involved. Well, it looks like he caught wind of the speculation and is ready to set the record straight.

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NBA YoungBoy Puts An End To Rumors About His Alleged Finsta Account

The rapper took to his Instagram account late Tuesday, February 17,  to clear the air on rumors that have surfaced about him. NBA YoungBoy uploaded a video ready to put an end to rumors claiming he’s been messaging other women from an alleged “finsta,” a term used for a fake or secondary Instagram page someone runs privately under a different name.

He addressed the accusations by saying, “Last time I’m telling you… y’all stupid a** boys can get yourselves hurt behind a h***. I’m talking to you like a man. I don’t play on no fake page. I ain’t got that to do, man. I’m too up. I’m too G’d up, man. They want a n***a to f*** a b****  bad. I don’t even talk to half these weird h*** y’all keep bringing up. I wouldn’t dare talk to ’em. Never spoke to them. All jokes aside, I don’t think y’all know how bad I can’t stand y’all. I’ll spit on one of y’all girlfriends.”

In his message, he made it clear he’s fed up and warned those who continue playing on his name. Over on X, YoungBoy also tweeted “At this point” with a laughing emoji as he reacted to Tbvnks claiming  his ex-girlfriend used to call YB her “husband” and allegedly had multiple phone cases with his face on them during their relationship.

Social Media Reacts 

Many gathered under The Shade Room’s comment section, trying to dissect what NBA YoungBoy was clearing up. While some understood what he meant and came to his defense, others brought up his marriage. A few even suggested the situation might be a case of catfishing.

Instagram user @vonjaee wrote, “I believe YB, He a real Mack he doesn’t need to do all that”

Instagram user @t_o_r_o2000 added, “That man literally cheats in peace so why would he have to use a fake account to do it lol”

While Instagram user @itsstyqueana wrote. “why he ain’t messaging me….”

Instagram user @calzne wrote, “is he trying to convenience us or himself 😂😂cause why is he even speaking on this”

Instagram user @chrisdaasshole added. “he married and tryna be with his family, and yall spreading all these rumors. how else he posed to feel 😂”

While Instagram user @effortlesslyerika wrote, “He didn’t clear up shit be nobody knows wth he even saying”

Instagram user @prettypaid_dee wrote, “Translation: he don’t want your chick & if he did he wouldn’t have to use a fake page to get her. Don’t get yourself hurt behind a female that would give it up to him as soon as he smiles!”

Instagram user @teridixon_32 added, “It’s so many NBA Young boy fan pages. I believe him! It’s giving catfish episode.

While Instagram user @millkk.marie added, “Y’all better leave Kentrell alone”

Yaya Mayweather Clears Her Father’s Name As She Seemingly Addresses Rumors With NBA YoungBoy

While the internet is still debating about NBA YoungBoy’s alleged social media accounts, Yaya Mayweather, the mother of one of his sons, entered the chat. She asked folks to leave her dad, Floyd Mayweather, out of the drama, especially as rumors began circulating that streamer Summyah Marie was still in communication with him and now allegedly YB as well. One person reacted, “So Summyah f****** with the grandfather of YB son and also YB himself? Horrible a** b**,” while another defended her, writing, “who tf gaf tho? can’t she talk to whoever she wants?”

If y’all recall, Floyd previously went viral after getting dragged into the mix a few months ago are rumors suggested that he allegedly tried to get streamer Summyah Marie’s number while she was live. She turned him down, as she was dating rapper NoCap at the time. When some continued to press the issue that Floyd and Summyah were still talking, Yaya clapped back, saying, “How y’all going to try to tell me about MY dad? Last time I checked, I’m pretty sure I’ve known him my whole life and I’m around him regularly… and we talk so I know what’s going on. Like are y’all ok?”

She even laughed off the situation, calling out those allegedly engaging with fake pages amid YoungBoy clearing the air. Summyah Marie also addressed the chatter, denying that she’s been talking to either NBA YoungBoy or Floyd.

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Madi Prewett and Grant Troutt almost missed their love connection.

During the Wednesday, February 18, episode of her “Stay True”
podcast, Prewett, 29, opened up about who she was really supposed to go on a date with back in the day while chatting with Troutt, 29. She revealed that her family friend initially attempted to set her up with the wrong Troutt brother.

“We have a family friend who was trying to set me up —“ Prewett said before Troutt finished her sentence, interjecting with, “And my brother!”

“By the way, you had talked to my mom about launching your book at our house,” Troutt recalled. “What are the [odds]? That is insane. You were looking for a space to drop your book.” Prewett added that she had “just moved to California” at the time. “We had mutual friends. That’s who connected me to your mom because the Troutts host events at their house sometimes.”

She continued, “I had a conversation with your mom for, like, an hour. I’m like, ‘This woman is amazing. We’re on the same page. She loves truth … I think I literally texted her and was like, ‘We should grab coffee.’ I don’t think she texted me back.” While laughing, Troutt pointed out that the “amazing woman” is now Prewett’s mother-in-law.

“It was a great conversation,” Prewett gushed. “Then next thing I know, [my friend says] there’s a single Troutt son. You guys should get connected. Preston Troutt. So my only understanding of the Troutt family was Lisa and Preston Troutt.”

Grant then joked that God was “hiding [him] away” from Prewett and “preparing” him to meet his “wife.”

Prewett explained that “it did not go anywhere with Preston” and the duo “didn’t even text” [or] “go on a date.”

The Bachelor Nation star recalled finding out that she was set up on a blind date with Grant, which was her first time learning there was another Troutt family member.

“Up until this point, I had seen you one time in church,” Grant gushed. “I had dropped to my knees — not literally — but I was like, ‘Who is this woman? I want her to be my wife.’”

Six months later, Grant came back home from a trip and reconnected with Prewett on their date and hit it off.

Elsewhere in the episode, Prewett opened up about their dating life together, calling it “not perfect.”

“It really wasn’t,” Grant agreed.

Prewett explained, “I think there are things that we did well and things that we didn’t do well. Things that we now get to share.”

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Looking back, Troutt wished they had gone “slower on the emotions” and talked about their future.

Grant also revealed that he was so nervous to ask Prewett out that he wasn’t going to until a friend convinced him otherwise.

Prewett and Grant tied the knot in 2022. Two years after their wedding, the couple announced via Instagram that they were expecting their first baby together.. In January 2025, Prewett gave birth to daughter Hosanna Rose.

Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, the two pillars of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, are set to make their return to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday — and it’s going to be a tremendous mistake. As the sprawling cinematic universe moves forward into uncharted territory, the instinct to rely on familiar faces for stability makes sense, but it lacks the spirit that the characters, or the franchise as a whole, always represented. Among the expansive roster of performers in the MCU, Downey and Evans stood out as the two figureheads of the cinematic franchise.

Both actors had the most prominent roles in the entire cinematic universe; as Iron Man and Captain America, they not only starred in completed standalone trilogies but came together to lead the Avengers whenever they would assemble for their shared films. Among a cast full of stars, they were the two brightest. However, returning to Evans and Downey so soon after their intended finale exemplifies the current lack of trust between fans and the MCU, representing a lack of faith in the new actors, characters, and storylines in favor of maximizing nostalgia and familiarity.

Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. Represented the Underdog Spirit of the MCU

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The importance of Downey and Evans to the MCU is supported by how the actors’ own professional journeys ideologically represented what the studio was trying to accomplish. The MCU was a crazy experiment— such a large and interconnected film franchise had never been made before— and so, it needed actors that were capable of fulfilling those lofty ambitions. Downey, now considered the godfather of the MCU, was just returning to Hollywood stardom after years of personal issues kept him from working at his true potential. Downey was in search of a second chance— just like Tony Stark. While it’s important to separate the art from the artist, it’s hard to fully untangle RDJ from Stark when the narrative parallels are so apparent, and the results are so effective. When audiences first saw Iron Man, they didn’t see a controversial actor or a B-list comic book hero; they saw Downey at his most captivating, embodying Tony Stark with such charm and vitality that no other actor could dare encroach on the character. Downey’s performance was so charismatic that it launched an entire cinematic universe.

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While Chris Evans had an altogether distinct path to becoming Captain America, he, too, seemed to represent a similar story to his fictional role. Evans wasn’t new to Hollywood, nor was he new to playing a superhero, but the actor had yet to truly establish himself as a leading man. Better known for more classic jock roles, like the Human Torch or Lucas Lee from Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Evans clearly displayed the potential to be super, but did he have the heart to be a leader? The answer was a resounding yes, as Evans’ performance as Steve Rogers proved to be exactly what the MCU needed. Serving as the perfect accompaniment to Tony Stark’s sass and snark, Evans highlighted Captain America’s resilience and loyalty, the exact traits that made him the necessary leader of the superhero team. Both Evan and Downey had feel-good stories that reflected the underdog nature of the MCU and its characters, making the entire experience exciting for audiences on multiple fronts. We weren’t just watching characters overcome the odds, we were seeing artists and performers defy expectations. However, their return to the MCU, especially under these circumstances, dismantles everything.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Concluded their Narrative Journeys

A common criticism of comic book storytelling is the lack of sufficient stakes. Between fake deaths, resurrections, and other narrative hijinks, characters in comic books often get stuck in revolving journeys with little actual progress. Just think about how many Spider-Man stories still see the web-slinger stuck in high school and with no money? However, that issue is directly what Avengers: Endgame successfuly overcame. Endgame was a love letter to the original Avengers cast; it was a farewell tour that gave their characters conclusive narrative endings that thematically aligned with their arcs that spanned several films.

In this chapter, the MCU gave these comic book characters bittersweet but earned endings to their stories. Tony Stark, once a selfish and cavalier weapons manufacturer, proved that his humanity and selflessness were essential to the world’s survival. His destined path of becoming Iron Man wasn’t just to save his own life, but for the entire universe. In complementary juxtaposition, Steve Rogers, the man who couldn’t help but volunteer his own life at every opportunity, finally chooses to prioritize himself after years of fighting. To get to this point in their journeys, both characters went through entire trilogies and four Avengers movies, each with character development and growth to get to this point. Unlike in comic books, the MCU built off each installment and made sure that each addition had lasting influence and consequences. It’s that accumulation of audience time and commitment, one that spanned an entire decade that made Endgame such a unique movie, complete with one of cinema’s most satisfying endings.

The New Avengers Roster Deserves the Spotlight

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It’s no secret that the MCU has been going through a rough patch in the past few years, as reception to Phase Four paled in comparison to the near-universal positive hype surrounding the franchise during the previous two Avengers movies. The return of Downey and Evans in Avengers: Doomsday feels like a response to this waning interest, but it also feels like waving the white flag. Kevin Feige‘s ingenious marketing strategy of outlining different phases in the MCU was one of the premier reasons why fans kept returning to the franchise, as each year brought new movies and new excitement. But it was that daring and experimentation that made this cycle feel innovative rather than repetitive. Back in 2019, Endgame was meant to serve as a closing chapter to the first three phases, but rather than end the MCU as a whole, it was also meant to be the symbolic passing of the torch from one Avengers cast to the next. Steve Rogers passed down his shield to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Tony Stark’s sacrifice ensured that future generations of heroes would live on. Yelena Belova found her own team to lead in Thunderbolts* and they’ve taken on the moniker of the New Avengers.

The following few movies even introduced new characters poised to take the spotlight, such as Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), but the MCU has failed to maximize these fresh faces. In reality, Shang-Chi hasn’t been seen in years, and he’s supposed to be one of the main members of the new Avengers roster. The MCU did something no other movie franchise could have accomplished, but its own fear is now leading to its self-imposed implosion. After years of anticipation and narrative development, the return of Evans and Downey is emblematic of how the MCU might have lost the audacious spirit that made it so beloved in the first place.

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Team USA’s Ilia Malinin had a sweet moment with Tara Lipinski’s daughter.

Lipinski, 43, took to Instagram on Tuesday, February 17, with a wholesome moment between Malinin, 21, and her 2-year-old daughter, Georgie, whom she shares with husband Todd Kapostasy. In the pic, Malinin beamed for the camera while placing his gold medal, which he won in the figure skating team event, over Georgie’s head. He then picked her up and placed her on his lap.

“This moment 🥺,” Lipinski captioned the post. “You can tell Ilia is a great big brother; he was just so sweet with Georgie. 🥇.” (Malinin is the older brother of Elli Beatrice, 10, and son of Olympian figure skaters Tatiana Malinina and Roman Skorniakov.)

More Olympic athletes and celebrities gushed over the moment in the comments section. “🥹🥹🥹,” ice dancer Madison Chock wrote. Lisa Rinna, who Lipinski competed against on The Traitors season 4, also commented, “Cutest!❤️.” A fan praised, “Eeeek!!! So so special.”

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After taking home gold for Team USA, Malinin also competed in the men’s single short program and free skate. He was predicted to win an individual gold medal, as he’s been undefeated for two consecutive years, but he came in eighth place on Friday, February 13, after falling twice on the ice. Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won the gold medal and Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato took home silver and bronze, respectively.

Following his performance, Malinin told NBC that he “blew it.”

“That’s honestly the first thing that came into my mind — there’s no way that just happened,” he shared. “I was preparing the whole season. I felt so confident with my program. To go out and have that happen … there’s no words, honestly.”

Malinin, a.k.a. the “Quad God,” told Today on Tuesday that the pressure going into the Olympics was “not a pleasant feeling.”

“The most honest way to say it is just a lot on you, so many eyes, so much attention not only from people, or fans, media, it’s just so much and it really can get to you if you’re not ready to fully embrace it,” he explained.

“I think that might be one of the mistakes I made going into that free skate,” Malinin added. “I was not ready to handle that to a full extent, so I think looking back at that, now I’ll be able to kind of understand how that feels so I’ll be able to take a full approach leading up to the next games hopefully.”

Malinin also revealed that he’s received “so much love” and “support” from fans and other athletes, including Tom Brady and Simone Biles.

Biles, who withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after experiencing the twisties, told NBC on Tuesday, “I’ve definitely had a chance to bump into him. I’ve sent him messages on Instagram as well, obviously, it’s all been private because I know what he’s going through and I know most athletes might not be able to relate, and it’s really, really hard to watch.”

Biles added, “I see him coming out on top after this. We’re all just cheering for him.”

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Whenever an older movie on streaming starts with a disclaimer stating, “The content you are about to view features depictions that are objectionable,” you know they’re trying to save face for something. 1962’s Invasion of the Star Creatures has this disclaimer, and it took me a minute to figure out why. It’s a movie about an invasion of very tall, sexy alien women who plan to take over planet Earth. Accompanying them are their male, plant-based counterparts who possess superhuman strength. Caught in the middle are two military privates who fall in love with the women while carrying themselves in slapstick fashion like Laurel and Hardy or the Marx Brothers.

It’s all pretty standard stuff, and my initial notes on this shlocky sci-fi adventure stated, “Anybody offended by this in 2026 needs therapy.” In my mind, that was a solid take. The alien women in Invasion of the Star Creatures are powerful and completely in control. Privates Philbrick (Robert Ball) and Penn (Frank Ray Perilli) are bumbling idiots who just so happen to be attracted to them. Their Sergeant (Trustin Howard) is a walking caricature who loves barking orders. It’s broad. It’s silly. It’s what you’d expect.

Then suddenly, out of nowhere, everybody’s smoking a peace pipe with a Native American tribe, and I began to understand why this film had a disclaimer at the beginning. I can’t say it’s grossly offensive by any stretch of the imagination, because Invasion of the Star Creatures is very much a product of its time. Its disclaimer even concludes with, “We present this material for its historical value. We strongly believe that awareness of yesterday’s prejudice and its lasting effects can be enhanced when that prejudice is seen through the lens of the entertainment it informed at the time.”

In other words, Invasion of the Star Creatures is objectionable to some in spots, but with the early 60s context in mind, it’s still a fun watch if you’re willing to look past your modern bias.

It’s Just Goofy Slapstick With An Alien Plot

Invasion of the Star Creatures tells a painfully simple story about Privates Philbrick and Penn, two military idiots so useless they’re relegated to trash duty and other humiliating tasks around the barracks. Despite their buffoonery, they’re summoned by their Sergeant to investigate a cavern that suddenly appears on the military’s radar.

They enter the cavern and are immediately accosted and kidnapped by giant vegetable creatures. These creatures lead Philbrick and Penn to their female alien overlords, Dr. Puna (Joanne Arnold) and Professor Tanga (Dolores Reed). Initially overpowered, Philbrick accidentally learns that kissing the aliens incapacitates them briefly after trying to make out with Dr. Puna.

Realizing they can’t handle an impending alien invasion alone despite knowing their weakness, the privates head back to base, explain everything to the Sergeant, and return to the cavern. Along the way, they have a run-in with friendly Native Americans who love to smoke their peace pipe, sing nonsense syllables, and dance the day away.

Now, I could be way off base here, but I’m fairly certain this is why Invasion of the Star Creatures opens with a disclaimer. It’s not misogynistic. It’s not even casually demeaning toward women, who in this case overpower their human counterparts with ease and speak with confident authority. If there were no disclaimer in front of this B movie from the 1960s, I wouldn’t even think twice about it because this is more or less what you sign up for when watching movies of this caliber from this era.

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While the Native Americans may be depicted in objectionable ways, they’re also depicted as helpful and self-sufficient, and their presence drives the story forward. On the flip side, literally anybody else could have helped Philbrick, Penn, and Sergeant along on their trip to the cavern, so in that regard, it is a pretty wild creative choice, but one that ranks low on my personal offenso-meter. 

Invasion of the Star Creatures is a solid B movie, and that’s all it ever needs to be. It’s the kind of slapstick that makes you want to say “yuk, yuk, yuk,” and slap your knee, and there’s really no need to overthink this one. It’s fun. It’s fine. Choices were made. You don’t have to watch it if you don’t want to. 

If you want to see what all the fuss is about, though, Invasion of the Star Creatures is currently streaming for free on Tubi.