2026 has already been a busy year for Taylor Sheridan so far, but that doesn’t come as much of a surprise to close followers of his work. Sheridan got the ball rolling in 2026 with a pair of new releases, The Madison and Marshals, but only the latter is still on the air. Marshals is set to come to a close soon, though, but the series has been renewed for Season 2, and leading star Luke Grimes has already confirmed that the neo-Western has received an increased episode count in Season 2. As for The Madison, the Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer-led Western is more similar to the first season of Yellowstone, which may be why it resonated so strongly with fans. The show has been picked up for second and third seasons, and while it’s unclear at this time when it will return, it’s clear that Paramount has big plans for The Madison.

One of Sheridan’s most popular shows to emerge in the last few years is Tulsa King, which has aired three full seasons and has another on the way later this year. Leading star Sylvester Stallone took to his personal Instagram not long ago to confirm that production on Tulsa King Season 4 was finished, and that the team was in the editing phase now, getting ready to deliver new episodes soon. This afternoon, news broke that Eden Lee has joined the cast of Tulsa King Season 4 in the recurring role of Maya, who is described as an “officious Chief of Staff for the Governor of Oklahoma.” Lee is best known for starring as Writer Jessica in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and she’s also famous for her work in Zero Day, Parish, and Twisted Metal.

When Does ‘Tulsa King’ Season 4 Come Out?

Paramount has yet to assign Tulsa King Season 4 an official slot on the calendar, but this news will likely come sometime over the summer, setting up the series for a premiere around September or October. Even Landman, which is just now starting to begin filming, is confirmed to return later this year, so there’s no reason why Tulsa King won’t be coming sooner rather than later. Taylor Sheridan fans will also have the third season of Lioness coming at the end of this summer, likely right before Tulsa King Season 4.

Check out the first three seasons of Tulsa King on Paramount Plus and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 4.

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November 13, 2022

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Dave Erickson, Terence Winter

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Allen Coulter, Benjamin Semanoff, David Semel, Guy Ferland, Joshua Marston, Kevin Dowling, Lodge Kerrigan, Jim McKay

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Joseph Riccobene, David Flebotte, William Schmidt, Taylor Elmore, Tom Sierchio, Regina Corrado, Stephen Scaia, Terence Winter

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Days of Our Lives 2-Week Spoilers for May 18-29, 2026 stun with Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) losing it and blasting somebody for their epic betrayal. Plus, Paulina Price (Jackée Harry) is packing to leave unless something drastic changes.

It’s Belinda from Soap Dirt and we’ll get into everything happening these two weeks with Philip and Gabi and Paulina, Abe and Lexie along with Xander, Kristen, and many more. But first, please click subscribe if you are not following us yet. All right, let’s get right into it.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Monday, May 18th

On Monday, May 18th, we’re going to pick up from Friday’s episode. We’re back at the Salem Inn, and Kristen DiMera (Stacy Haiduk) is working on Xander Kiriakis (Paul Telfer) to kill EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) for her. Kristen makes him an enticing offer and she and Xander start making out and getting frisky. But it looks like things go awry with him and maybe Kristen plays a little rough because Xander’s arm or shoulder is injured and he winds up over at University Hospital looking to get it fixed. And it looks like Sarah has to treat her Xander and she may have some questions for how the injury happened.

Also picking up from Friday, Gwen is out for coffee with her ex-bestie Leo and is venting about her Xander frustrations, but she’d better tiptoe about her anger with EJ over the Versix deal because Leo would certainly pounce on that. Sarah and Brady get even closer, but I kind of suspect they’re on the road to nowhere. Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) tells Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) something that’s hard for him to hear, and I’m guessing it’s about Stephanie and her feelings about kids.

And the question is, even if she doesn’t want kids of her own, can she accept Alex and Joy Wesley‘s (AlexAnn Hopkins) daughter into her life? Chanel Dupree DiMera (Raven Bowens) doesn’t want Paulina worried about her biopsy just because of all the Lexie stress. Chanel already pretty much knows it’s going to be a cancer diagnosis, but she may not let Paulina know the bad news just yet.

Tuesday, May 19th

Tuesday, May 19th, Alex reassures Stephanie and they enjoy some romance, but their troubles are far from over. And Philip checks in with Joy and he’s going to see adorable little Kelsey. Obviously, Philip and Joy have some history because of his past with Chloe Lane, her big sis. Plus, little Kelsey is family to Philip as Alex’s daughter. Also, this week, Joy is hanging out with Lani in the park. So, she may be watching Trey during Chanel’s biopsy. And then, Lani tells Joy that Chanel has a lot on her plate right now and for her just to give her some space.

Meanwhile, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) thanks EJ for bringing Lexie Carver back. I wonder if EJ is going to tell Abe that Paulina has known for quite a while. And Lexie decides she wants to meet Abe’s new wife, Paulina. Theo Carver (Cameron Johnson) opens up to Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez). And obviously, it’s about Lexie’s return.

Wednesday, May 20th on Days of our Lives

Wednesday, May 20th, is the last day of May sweeps. And we’re going to see Gabi making Liam an offer. I wonder if Gabi is going to dangle some sort of cash payoff if Liam agrees to dump Arianna Horton (Vico Escorcia) and not date her anymore. Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and Belle’s long postponed date happens. They’re sitting in the town square enjoying wine when something catches their eye. Cat worries what EJ may recall if Marlena hypnotizes him.

So, we could see Cat appealing to Marlena for help. Amy is devastated and grieving her daughter Sophia Choi (Madelyn Kientz). So, we’ll have to see if her body was found downstream by then. Plus, Arianna and Holly Jonas (Ashley Puzemis) talk about their complicated feelings about Sophia, who of course was a walking nightmare.

Thursday, May 21st

Thursday, May 21st, Xander has a suggestion for Gwen. It may be about her wanting more from Xander. Maybe he’s offering Gwen a compromise, but it looks like Xander circles back to Kristen the same day, even though he’s injured. Looks like Xander may be up for round two. Tony tries to calm his frustrated wife, Anna. She is done with Salem, but Tony wants a new CEO at DiMera Enterprises before they leave.

So, Anna’s going to go over to see Philip at Titan. And Anna tells Philip something that absolutely stuns him. Like, jaw-dropping, mouth hanging open, just stunned. So, Anna may reveal Gabi’s corporate espionage to him. We’ll see if this is something that Tony asked Anna to do or if she’s gone rogue.

Philip shares the truth with Gabi. And I wonder if Philip’s going to admit they set up Johnny with Bonnie’s book. Paulina visits with Lexie in her hospital room. Also this week, Abe is stunned when Paulina says she’s moving out. And I wonder if that comes after her chat with Lexie. Plus, Theo tells Abe that he cannot keep postponing his decision on whether he is going to leave Paulina and be with Lexie or stick with Paulina.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Friday, May 22nd

Friday, May 22nd, Xander surprises Sarah. I wonder if Xander’s new fling with Kristen is going to be found out. Sarah absolutely hates Kristen since she kidnapped her, stashed her on that island, drugged her, and really screwed up her life. So Xander sleeping with Kristen is so much worse than him sexing up Gwen. Gabi makes a confession. She may be forced to tell her boyfriend, Philip, the truth. Philip tells Gabi that he’s done and he wants nothing more to do with her. He tells her, “Pack your things and get the hell out.”

Philip is raging at Gabi outside the Bistro. However, there’s a chance this Philip tantrum may just be Gabi having a little terrified daydream. We’ll see because you know how Days of Our Lives likes to fake us out sometimes with stuff in the promo that isn’t real. Anna and Tony are in the square staring at a scene. So maybe the thing with Philip raging at Gabi is real because Anna does go see Philip this week and says something shocking and then Tony may swoop in.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Kayla’s 40th Anniversary in Salem

Kayla reminisces with Steve about their decades-long romance. We’ll be getting lots of classic scenes of their love story, including when they brought baby Stephanie home. This is Kayla’s 40th anniversary in Salem, so it is a huge milestone for Mary Beth Evans. Steve wants to know if Kayla is ready for another adventure and she says with him at her side, yes. Gwen is taken off guard when her dad Jack Deveraux pops up at the Salem Inn. He and Gwen have been doing a little better, but of course his wife Jennifer still can’t stand Gwen.

Plus, we’re just a few weeks away from the fourth anniversary of Abby’s death. So maybe it’s related to that. But Gwen is stunned and asked Jack why he’s there. And he may not be thrilled that Gwen’s back involved with Xander. And I do wonder if Jack is looking to rebuild a relationship with Gwen or this may be something to do with Lexie’s return. If Jack has any inkling that Gwen was working with EJ, he may also want to know if Abby might be resurrected. Stephanie checks in on Alex. Their troubles seem to be far from over despite their best efforts.

Week of May 25th-29th

Then we have the week of May 25th through the 29th. We are going to have Memorial Day in Salem. We’ll see if there’s any big barbecues or fireworks or trips to the lake. I’m also wondering if people are celebrating and Sophia’s corpse just washes up because we need some closure. Jack may ask Gwen for help. He may want her to snoop around and see if Abigail’s in a person pod since he and Chad exhumed her grave and Abby’s remains are not there.

Chad already talked to EJ about the possibility of resurrecting Abby and he said that it can’t happen, but that may be a lie. Eli is overdue to join Lani and the twins in Salem. Ari may lose Liam because of Gabi’s scheme, but if she does pay him off to dump her daughter and Ari finds out, she’s obviously going to lose it on Gabi.

Lexie gets more visitors as old friends can’t wait to see her back to the land of the living. I expect that Marlena, Kayla, Roman, and others are all going to want to see her. And of course, her little brother EJ will stop by to explain exactly what he did and how much he’s happy that she’s back. Gabi may need some comfort from Theo. And Amy keeps pressing for justice for Sophia as Kristen remains getting away with murder.

Anderson Cooper said goodbye to 60 Minutes after 20 years as one of the show’s correspondents.

“There’s very few things that have been around for as long as 60 Minutes has and [have been able to] maintain the quality that it has,” Cooper, 58, said during his final show in May 2026. “Things can always evolve and change, and I think that’s awesome, and things should evolve and change, but I hope the core of what 60 Minutes is always remains.”

60 Minutes debuted on CBS in 1968. Cooper took on his role as one of the show’s main correspondents in 2006. He confirmed his exit from the show in February 2026.

“Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper told Variety in a statement at the time. “I got to tell amazing stories, and work with some of the best producers, editors and camera crews in the business.”

He added, “For nearly 20 years, I’ve been able to balance my jobs at CNN and CBS, but I have little kids now and I want to spend as much time with them as possible, while they still want to spend time with me.”

Keep scrolling for everything to know about Cooper’s departure from 60 Minutes:

Why Did Anderson Cooper Leave ‘60 Minutes’?

Cooper’s February 2026 statement explained the reason for his departure. The journalist shared that he wanted to spend more time with sons Wyatt, 6, and Sebastian, 4, whom he coparents with ex Benjamin Maisani.

When Was Anderson Cooper’s Final Episode of ‘60 Minutes’?

The journalist said his final goodbye to the show on May 17, 2026.

“I think the independence of 60 Minutes has been critical. I think the trust it has with viewers is critical to the success of 60 Minutes,” Cooper said as part of his farewell speech. “When you see a 60 Minutes story, and you’re like, ‘That was a really good story,’ it was a good story because it requires time, it requires patience, it requires money.”

He added, “I hope that’s known and honored and valued and continues.”

Was ‘60 Minutes’ Anderson Cooper’s Only Job?

No, he made that clear during his final episode on the show.

“The whole time I’ve done pieces on 60 Minutes, my full-time job has been over at CNN, and still is,” he explained. “It’s been really challenging to do the kind of work you need to do to have a great 60 Minutes piece on.”

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Cooper noted that CNN “doesn’t like it” if he took time off for 60 Minutes.

“I’ve worked mostly for 60 Minutes on weekends,” he added. “My vacation time at CNN has been working on 60 Minutes pieces. I’ve loved it, but it’s been tough.”

Cooper will continue to host his daily show Anderson Cooper 360° on CNN.

Internet users are goin’ IN on Angel Reese‘s latest game-day ‘fit check.

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More On Angel Reese’s Latest Game-Day ‘Fit Check

Earlier this month, Angel Reese took to TikTok to share that she would be sharing her outfits as her third season in the WNBA got underway. In that initial clip, she explained that she’s been doing her research on various fashion brands and would be styling her own game-day outfits.

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As the month progressed, Reese followed up by showing her outfit for her second game.

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GAME 2. LIFE IS GUCCI. @Gucci

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But her ‘fit check for her most recent game has turned heads. In her latest TikTok, Reese explained that her fit was “giving Matrix.”

“We are giving fun. We’re giving loud… and we’re going to get a lot of love today,” she told the camera.

Peep the clip below.

Internet Users Are Goin’ IN On Angel Reese

Internet users started goin’ IN on Angel Reese’s game-day ‘fit check in TSR’s comment section.

The WNBA Player Also Sparked Reactions With One Of Her Previous ‘Fit Checks

Angel Reese’s game-day ‘fit check isn’t her only outfit footage that has turned heads. As The Shade Room previously reported, in December 2025, Reese took to Instagram to share a few photos of herself posing courtside. At the time, she was rocking a tan, brown, and cream sweater, light jeans, black boots, and a black Birkin bag.

Furthermore, she had captioned the photo “timeless,” but many internet users appeared to disagree.

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Spencer Pratt plans to leave Los Angeles if he loses the city’s mayoral race.

“I’m going to win the lawsuit against Gavin Newsom’s state park, and with that money, if I’m the mayor of Los Angeles, I will rebuild,” Pratt, 42, told comedian Adam Carolla in a video shared via social media on Saturday, May 16. “If Karen Bass gets reelected or Nithya [Raman] gets elected, I will be done with trying to live in L.A.”

He continued, “I’ll take that money from the Newsom state park and the LADWP [Los Angeles Department of Water and Power], and I’ll go somewhere that my kids will not have to see naked zombies, and I can have the last American dream somewhere.”

Pratt made it clear that he will “not rebuild” if anyone else is running the city.

“What would I be putting money into?” he wondered.

Pratt and his wife, Heidi Montag (with whom he shares sons Gunnar, 8, and Ryker, 3), along with several other L.A. property owners, have launched a lawsuit against the City of Los Angeles and the LADWP in the aftermath of the January 2025 Palisades Fire. The wildfire left Pratt and Montag displaced after their house burned down.

Pratt announced his mayoral bid this past January while attending the “They Let Us Burn” public demonstration, one year after the Palisades Fire.

“The system in Los Angeles isn’t struggling; it’s fundamentally broken,” Pratt said. “It is a machine designed to protect the people at the top and the friends they exchange favors with, while the rest of us drown in toxic smoke and ash.”

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He added, “Business as usual is a death sentence for Los Angeles, and I’m done waiting for someone to take real action. This just isn’t a campaign; this is a mission, and we’re gonna expose the system.”

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Pratt spoke to Us Weekly exclusively about his plans to run for mayor after announcing his candidacy.

“The only way I see God letting my parents’ house burn down and my house burn down is that God knows it’s the only way to turn me against a system that lets this happen to tens of thousands of people,” Pratt said in his January cover story. “In a best-case scenario, I would have helped at least 10,000 people to get 70 percent of what they got taken from them. That would be poetic.”

The Hills alum added, “Winning the mayor’s race will be a victory for truth and transparency, which is what I’ve been fighting for this whole year. The end goal is the same: to shine a light into the darkness.”

Karrueche Tran turned heads in a polka-dot swimsuit as she celebrated her 38th birthday.

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Karrueche Tran Turns Heads In Polka-Dot Swimsuit As She Celebrates Her 38th Birthday

On Sunday, May 17, Karrueche Tran took to Instagram to share with the world that she was celebrating her 38th birthday. Furthermore, Tran shared a clip that appeared to show her standing on a yacht, rocking a polka-dot swimsuit, and holding a cake adorned with strawberries and “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” candles.

“Big 38 🍓❤️💥,” she captioned the clip.

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Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, sharing birthday wishes and gushing over Karrueche Tran.

Before Karrueche Tran Turned Heads In Her Polka-Dot Swimsuit For Her 38th Birthday, She Had The Internet Crackin’ UP

Before Karrueche Tran turned heads in her polka-dot swimsuit, she had the internet crackin’ UP at her facial expressions while shopping overseas with Deion Sanders. As The Shade Room previously reported, the pair were in the Virgin Islands when Sanders ushered her into a boutique. Once inside, Tran saw what appeared to be knockoff luxury goods, and Sanders joked that she could grab whatever she wanted.

As the clip rolled and the camera followed Tran’s reaction, she humorously made it clear that she wouldn’t be leaving the shop with anything.

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Meghan Markle is facing backlash after posting a photo featuring her daughter, Princess Lilibet, just hours before delivering a speech warning about the dangers of social media for children. The Duchess of Sussex attended a World Health Organization (WHO) event in Geneva over the weekend, where she called online safety for kids a major “public health issue.” But critics quickly pointed to an Instagram post shared the night before, accusing Meghan Markle of sending mixed messages.

Ahead of traveling to Switzerland, Meghan posted a mirror selfie to Instagram showing 4-year-old Lilibet standing at her feet inside what appeared to be a designer-filled wardrobe. The image, shared with Meghan’s 4.5 million followers, was captioned: “Mama’s little helper.”

The post immediately sparked criticism online and among royal commentators, with some questioning the timing of sharing an image involving her daughter before speaking publicly about children’s exposure to social media. Royal expert Tom Sykes, who attended the Geneva event, didn’t hold back in his criticism.

Royal Expert Calls Markle’s Post ‘Tone-Deaf’

Sykes accused Meghan of undermining her own message by sharing the image before taking the stage. “The hypocrisy is breathtaking. It is a boastful image. It is a vain image. It is a staggeringly tone-deaf image,” he said.

In his Substack, The Royalist, Sykes argued that the post contradicted Meghan’s public advocacy surrounding online safety. “Just hours before this vital event, Meghan chose to post a photograph of herself smirking as her four-year-old daughter, Lilibet, watched her try on outfits,” he wrote.

He continued, “Yes, a woman who is about to stand alongside the world’s most senior public health official and discuss the measurable, preventable harms of exposing children to social media has just exposed her own child to social media.”

Sykes later added, “The Geneva speech is the rhetoric. The closet photograph is the reality.”

The royal commentator also alleged the image showcased designer fashion worth an estimated $250,000, including what he claimed was a prominently displayed Armani coat.

Meghan Markle Faces Brutal Backlash Over Lilibet Post

Following Meghan’s speech in Geneva, social media users quickly flooded comment sections with criticism, with several accusing the Duchess of sending mixed messages by posting an image featuring Lilibet before speaking about the dangers of social media for children.

“I think we all know by now that she is a total hypocrite,” one critic wrote. Another commenter echoed similar frustrations, writing, “She has no idea of the mad hypocrite she is.”

Some reactions turned even harsher, with one person labeling Meghan a “complete delusional narcissist,” while another bluntly wrote, “Lecherous Narcissist.” Others criticized Meghan more broadly, with one user claiming, “She’s nothing more than a con woman.”

Meanwhile, another commenter added, “There is nothing smart or intelligent about this woman; she’s deceitful, false, and untrustworthy. These are the only traits she qualifies as.” Someone else chimed in with, “Wake me up when she’s been canceled.” Another wrote, “She’s so unlikeable and just plain weird and unsettling.”

But one comment didn’t hold back. “She just blows your mind! How can she be so tone deaf and so very hypocritical?” someone asked. You couldn’t make up some of the insane and crass things she’s done. And now she speaks at this forum hours after posting her daughter online?”

Markle Warns Children Are ‘Not Expendable’

During her appearance at the WHO event, Meghan spoke passionately about the risks social media poses to children and called for stronger global protections. “Our children are not products, they are not experiments and not expendable,” Meghan said during her speech.

The Duchess also criticized major tech companies, arguing that “The platforms value profit over people.” Meghan described online child safety as a “public health issue” while advocating for stronger measures to protect young users.

Meghan Markle Meets Families Impacted By Online Harm

Following the speech, Meghan Markle met with grieving parents who had lost children to online harm at a memorial event ahead of the 79th World Health Assembly.

Photos from the gathering showed the Duchess embracing emotional attendees and standing beside 50 illuminated light boxes honoring children remembered during the event. Meghan also greeted supporters, posed for selfies, and accepted gifts from children in attendance.

The memorial was partially funded through the charitable organization that Meghan and Prince Harry run together.

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Keanu Reeves is mostly known for taking on lead roles in science fiction and action epics, but you may not know that he played a supporting role in 2016’s The Neon Demon, starring Elle Fanning. This psychological horror film can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and is not for the faint of heart.

Though the reviews for The Neon Demon were polarizing, fans of director Nicolas Winding Refn (Drive, Only God Forgives) have praised the film for its style, execution, and stark criticism of the fashion industry.

A Warning About The World Of Beauty

The Neon Demon is a cautionary tale about the cut-throat nature of the runway world, and puts Elle Fanning’s Jesse in the middle of a tumultuous relationship with her peers and the modeling agency she finds herself working for. Jessie is known for her natural beauty, but her rise to prominence is overshadowed by older models who are jealous of her beauty.

After an altercation at a casting call with an older model named Sarah, who cuts Jesse’s hand and sucks on her blood, Jess spirals into vivid hallucinations and succumbs to her underlying narcissistic personality.

During one such hallucination, Keanu Reeves’ Hank character, who owns the motel where she’s staying, forces her to sexually swallow a knife. Upon waking up from her nightmarish vision, she realizes that somebody is actually breaking into the neighboring room, which sets off a chain of events that eventually leads to her seeking safety at her makeup artist Ruby’s home.

The Neon Demon continues to churn your stomach when Ruby, whose advances were turned down by Jesse, ends up enjoying herself with a corpse at a night job as a morgue cosmetologist.

Sinister Below The Surface

The Neon Demon places a strong emphasis on the conniving nature of its subjects, who live in a world that’s superficial on the surface but sinister beneath its outermost layer of skin. We witness a form of storytelling that’s visually disturbing, but so visceral in its delivery that we can’t help but look away. If you think about what’s trying to be accomplished, it makes sense that bloodsucking and backstabbing go hand in hand with the highly competitive nature of the fashion industry that’s being illustrated in this film.

Some films are meant to be watched for their storytelling, but The Neon Demon has been referred to as a thrilling visual experience rather than a traditional movie. A story is clearly being told, but the way it’s delivered doesn’t follow traditional filmmaking conventions. For this very reason, The Neon Demon‘s reception is all over the place; your enjoyment of this film will likely fall into “all or nothing” territory.

Critical And Audience Reaction To The Neon Demon

Commercially, The Neon Demon did not fare well, grossing only $3.4 million against a reported budget of $7 million. On the critical front, the film currently has a 59 percent critical score, compared with an audience score of 51 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. But when you look at the reviews, it’s clear there is a very specific audience in mind for The Neon Demon, which explains why they’re so polarizing.

Writer Natasha Stagg speculated that The Neon Demon suffered at the box office because its subject matter was too close to home for its demographic. In other words, if an aspiring model watched this film, they might have a negative reaction because it highlights a heightened version of a toxic work environment that may not ring true in the real world, yet still exposes the dark side of a particular industry.

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The film’s positive reviews tell an entirely different story. Critics described The Neon Demon as a “hypnotic fever dream” full of hidden messages, moments of genius, and madness. Among those reviews, many critics have stated that The Neon Demon is Refn’s best movie and worthy of your consideration.

If you take The Neon Demon at face value, you might not be ready to explore the sinister underbelly of the fashion industry that’s being illustrated by its storytelling. But if you’re willing to immerse yourself in the world Refn created, you’ll witness an exercise in experimental filmmaking that may have flown under your radar upon its initial release.

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Shakira has been embroiled in an eight-year legal battle after Spanish authorities accused her of tax fraud in 2018. Now, the “Hips Don’t Lie” singer has been acquitted and is owed a massive reimbursement from the government. However, in the meantime, she remains in legal limbo.

According to Variety, Spain’s high court acquitted Skakira of tax fraud in May 2026. Following the investigation, the court ordered the country’s treasury to issue a refund of almost $65 million to the 49-year-old, including interest. This came as the court ruled that the funds had been improperly collected from the singer.

Regarding the acquittal, the court found that the government agency failed to prove that Shakira spent 183 days in the country in 2011. Had this been the case, she would have been deemed a resident and required to pay personal income tax. However, she instead spent only 163 days in Spain that financial year.

For the time being, Shakira remains in limbo as the nation’s tax agency has vowed to appeal to the Spanish Supreme Court. Additionally, they will not remit funds to the icon until the final ruling is issued.

Shakira Issued A Statement Following Tax Fraud Acquittal

Following the news of her acquittal, Shakira issued a statement, calling the eight-year court battle “brutal” and accusing the investigation of being an attempt to harm her reputation.

She said, “After more than eight years of enduring brutal public targeting, orchestrated campaigns to destroy my reputation, and sleepless nights that ultimately impacted my health and my family’s well-being, the National High Court has finally set the record straight.”

After that, she noted that the accusation of “fraud” was false and that “the Administration itself could never prove otherwise, simply because it wasn’t true.”

From there, she detailed the grooling process, saying, “Yet, for nearly a decade, I was treated as guilty. Every step of the process was leaked, distorted, and amplified, using my name and public image to send a threatening message to the rest of the taxpayers.”

Shakira then said the “narrative crumbles” regarding her legal victory. In the end, she dedicated her win to “ordinary citizens who are abused and crushed every day by a system that presumes their guilt and forces them to prove their innocence at the cost of economic and emotional ruin.”

Fans Are Rallying Around Shakira

Shakira’s legal victory is being celebrated online, especially for her mention of “ordinary citizens” accused of similar financial crimes. One person on X said, “I’m not sure how Shakira could be guilty of anything other than being one of the most beautiful women on earth. In all seriousness, I’m glad this legal nightmare is over.”

Someone else said, “That’s a big win for her. I hope the news of her acquittal is as loud as the news of her charges were.” A different person wrote, “The Spanish tax authorities always seem to be fishing in troubled waters. They’ll take the money from anyone who’s not careful. The same thing happened with James Rodríguez.”

After that, a different X user reacted to Shakira’s reimbursement. According to them, “Wait, $64 million returned? That’s a plot twist even her greatest hits didn’t see coming… good for her.”

The Singer Previously Settled

In addition to being accused of failing to pay taxes for 2011, the Spanish court found that the singer committed the same offense from 2012 to 2014. However, in lieu of a trial, she reached a settlement in November 2023, according to the BBC. Per the agreement, she paid $7 million after being accused of owing $15 million.

She explained her decision to settle in 2024 in a letter published in “El Mundo.” She explained that she did so to protect her children, stating, “I want to leave my children the legacy of a woman who explained her reasons calmly and in her own time, when she considered it necessary, not when she was forced to.”

Shakira added, “I need them to know that I made the decisions I made to protect them, to be by their side, and to get on with my life. Not out of cowardice or guilt.”

The Icon Recently Performed For 2 Million People

Shakira became the latest artist to headline Copacabana on May 2. According to Reuters, the iconic singer also became the newest performer to draw a 2 million-person audience, following Lady Gaga in 2025.

She addressed the crowd, saying, “Brazil, I love you. It’s ‌magical ⁠to see millions of souls together, ready to sing, feel, dance, and remind the world of what really matters.” Shakira performed hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Antologia,” and “Waka Waka.”

Additionally, according to Billboard, the music legend will perform during the halftime at the 2026 World Cup. Madonna and BTS will also take the stage.

Ammika Harris seemingly entered chapter 33 surrounded by loved ones, a yummy menu and even Chris Brown! The birthday lady and Breezy share a 6-year-old son, Aeko Catori Brown. A circulating video shows Breezy with their mini-me as the room sang ‘Happy Birthday.’ In response, fans are now subtly mentioning his alleged girlfriend, Jada Wallace. Even Karrueche Tran and Diamond Brown are being name-dropped in the comment sections!

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Breezy & Son Aeko Celebrate Ammika Harris’ 33rd Birthday

As mentioned, a video that appears to have been recorded by a guest at Ammika Harri’s birthday event is circulating online. The part that’s gagging folks is Chris Brown’s presence. From what the public knows, Harris and Breezy are strictly co-parents six years after welcoming her first child, and his second child, but first son. The short clip shows Chris, dressed in a white shirt and yellow jacket, standing behind Aeko and speaking briefly into the child’s ear. Meanwhile, Ammika was all smiles during the birthday song. The 33rd was glowing in a bright yellow mini dress. Her official birth date is May 16.

Ammika also shared a birthday recap on her Instagram page on Sunday (May 17), but did not include any photos of Chris Brown. Instead, she gave a glimpse of her luxury gifts, such as Dior items, still in their bags. She also posted a close-up of her beautiful, white-frosted cake, decorated with pink florals and pink candles. Unlike his dad, Aeko was pictured at least twice in the 14-picture post. From photos, it appears at least 14 women attended the birthday meal.

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Social Media Weighs In On Birthday Celebration Video

In The Shade Room’s comment section, nearly 2,000 reactions poured over every detail, from Chris Brown being there to her physical looks compared to his other co-parents. One name that popped up was Jada Wallace, who announced the birth of her and Chris Brown’s son in April. Another mention? Karrueche Tran, who celebrated her 38th birthday on May 17. Diamond Brown is also being name-dropped amid her paternity suit against him.

@misslu_24 wrote, “Awwww Chris has a whole Collection of them 😂😂😂.”

“Happy birthday to the baddest bm,” @tobiseverthing added.

@liyaaavuitton commented, “Omgg and they are matching in yellow !! Aweee she gotta be his favorite bm 😍.”

“His girlfriend has to be God’s strongest warrior 😭,” @melanin_monroe_93 said.

“I wish my man would attend his babymama’s birthday lmao,” @drea_micheleee commented.

“Now Chris, you ain’t have to show up to her birthday lmaooo if it was your son, that’s understandable,” @ktokyosoul wrote.

“Baby his woman strong, cus it ain’t your son birthday. Why you even there???😩,” @tatyanna._ added.

“Imagine being home with your new born baby and this 🥷🏽 singing happy birthday to his other BM 😭,” @jusjade said.

“Look at Chris trying to make Diamond mad lol! I’ve not once seen this man celebrate her bday on camera! 😂😂😂😂😂,” @prettyface_kay commented.

“Damn bro even found a doppelgänger with a birthday close to Karrueche’s,” @coopdajuice added.

“They’re matching in yellow too.. I jus know Jada crashing out 😂😂,” @donawareyyy said.

“I know diamond got her feet kicked up laughing at Jada. They always speak too soon and find out the hard way,” @simplyshaniiii said.

“That’s how you know they are still messing around because WHY he gotta be there for her birthday,” @yellaboneshawdy added.

“It takes a special type of bank deposit to participate in this. lol,” @hiddenbeautestudo_ said.

“So BM #4 posts some pics of herself while he’s at this celebration. The timing couldn’t be more calculated 😂,” @em.powered.1 said.

“It the matching colors for me 😩😂😂 Chris live a good life,” @_life_of_agoddess commented.

What’s Up With Jada Wallace & Chris Brown? 

Amid Jada and Chris’ new parenthood chapter, it’s unclear if they remain romantically involved, especially given his pop-out to celebrate Ammika. Earlier this month, Jada seemed to indicate they’re still dating with her birthday shoutout on Instagram Stories. She posted a photo walking slightly behind Breezy and smiling. Her caption said, “Happy Birthday bby.” Additionally, she was present at his birthday bash in Las Vegas. Speaking of party guests, Breezy also had his fans shook after seemingly inviting a woman who went viral after he commented on her Instagram post.

Wallace has not yet said anything about Chris attending Ammika Harris’ birthday celebration. About two hours before Ammika shared her recap, Jada posted new photos of herself on her IG feed. She captioned the post with a thinking cloud emoji. In the photos, she’s wearing a mini white dress with a deep v-cut neckline and small Chanel purse.

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