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Bethenny Frankel Wore Cakes Nipple Covers Under Her Bikini
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Bethenny Frankel recently strutted down the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit runway during Miami Swim Week, and at 55, she absolutely owned it. The Real Housewives alum turned TikTok dupe queen wore multiple teeny bikinis, but it’s what she wore underneath those suits that feels particularly newsworthy: Cakes Body Triangle Nipple Covers, which provided the perfect amount of coverage as she did her thing.
“This is magic, this is insane!” Frankel exclaimed in an Instagram Reel, which showed her trying on her looks with Cakes ahead of the event, even posing in a chain-linked, shell-embellished design that left no room for error (or nip slips). She added that the waterproof triangles had her “covered,” especially if she wanted to “take a swim,” and the star wasn’t lying. Those triangles really did stay in place as she twisted, turned, danced and bounced down the catwalk, further convincing Us to grab a pair for ourselves.
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Anyone who has a TikTok has likely seen Cakes advertised on their FYP, where they’re shown as an alternative to removable pads found in swimsuits or as a solution for tricky, tight tops that would otherwise show your bra. However, Frankel is the kind of celebrity who tends to tell it like it is, frequently sharing ‘splurges’ that aren’t worth it and which under-$40 finds deserve a place in your closet. Hearing her gush about these non-sticky nipple covers — and then putting them to the test in front of large crowds and the Internet — is quite the endorsement. She’s not just saying they’re good, but fully showing everyone that they are.
Cakes Body Triangle Nipple Covers are way better than that old sticky bra that never stays put, mostly because they aren’t sticky at all. There’s no adhesive backing to peel off, no glue residue and no painful removal at the end of a long day. Instead, they use your body’s natural warmth to grip the skin and stay in place gently. Made from 100% medical-grade silicone and dermatologist-tested, these babies are designed to be reused again and again. All you have to do is rinse them, let them dry and they’re ready for your next outing.
Whether you’re slipping on a strapless dress that doesn’t work with any undergarments in your drawer, recently realized your sports bra is kinda sheer or have a swimsuit that tends to shift to one side, Cakes Triangles are bound to be your ultimate style savior this summer and beyond. Designed by women who clearly understood the assignment, these waterproof covers sit under sheer fabrics, scoop necks, racerback tanks and bikini tops without announcing themselves. Plus, considering they’re reusable and don’t cost an arm and a leg, you’ll find that you’ll get more than your money’s worth from a single pair.
Miami Swim Week may have come and gone, but an important styling lesson from Frankel has stuck: sometimes the smoothest looks — be it for the runway or a date night dinner — have something invisible doing the heavy lifting. For this social media sensation, it’s a pair of silicone triangles that disappear under a shimmering swimsuit. Grab her exact $33 find now and be well prepared for your next fashion or beach emergency.
Get the Cakes Body Grippy Triangle Nipple Covers for $33 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.
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Doomsday’ Figures With First Look at X-Men and Fantastic Four
This last weekend was an exciting one for Marvel fans, when Marvel Studios took the stage at Hall H late Saturday Night to announce some exciting updates about the future of the franchise. Arguably the most exciting announcement of the evening came when Marvel turned out the lights, only to turn them back on and confirm that Ryan Gosling had been cast as the next Ghost Rider in a Shawn Levy-directed film coming to theaters in 2028. Marvel also brought out Ryan Coogler to promote the next Black Panther movie, which is coming to theaters Christmas 2028, around one year after the premiere of Avengers: Secret Wars. Coogler also announced that David Jonsson, famed for his roles in Alien: Romulus and The Long Walk, will portray the son of T’Challa, the next Black Panther.
Marvel also brought out Anthony and Joe Russo to promote the next Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday, which is coming to theaters later this year on December 18. Not only was new footage from Doomsday released, but nearly the entire cast of the film (minus a few) were brought out on stage to talk about the movie, which is expected to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. In partnership with Marvel Studios, Hasbro has officially unveiled a stacked lineup of figures inspired by the many heroes and villains in Avengers: Doomsday, with various members of the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Avengers all getting new figures, along with the featured villain, Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr). The first-look images of the many new figures can be found below.
Is Deadpool in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?
Ryan Reynolds also showed up in costume this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con as Deadpool, even grabbing a mic and asking if there was any additional photography or room for any more stars. Doctor Doom actor Robert Downey Jr shut this down, but many fans are still convinced that he’s going to have a role in the film, especially after the colossal success of Deadpool & Wolverine. With both Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars confirmed to be the final chapter in the Multiverse Saga, it’s a safe bet that there will be plenty of heroes who have not yet been announced. Even so, the lineup as it stands is as stacked as it’s ever been for a superhero movie.
Check out the new Avengers: Doomsday figures and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the movie.
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Bold and Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers July 27-Aug 7: Finn Torn by Doubt & Will Gets Alert!
Bold and the Beautiful 2-Week Spoilers for July 27 – August 7, 2026 see Finn Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) really struggling as he’s drawn towards his biological mother versus his wife’s unwavering ultimatum to stay away. Plus, Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) gets a warning that hits close to home.
Also, in the two weeks of July 27th through August 7th, we’re going to see those Monaco remote episodes. Plus, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) shows up to harass Hope Logan (Annika Noelle). We got all that, lots more. Let’s get right to it.
Bold and the Beautiful: Dylan and Will’s Night Together
On Monday, July 27th, Melissa Dylan (Sydney Bullock) wakes up blissed out in Will’s arms on his sofa. Dylan made bold moves to try and make Will her man about five minutes after he and Electra Forrester (Laneya Grace) broke up and Dylan is unapologetically going after what she wants. She and Will swap awkward good mornings and then it’s time for them to get to work.
Dylan’s going to head to Forrester Creations and Will heads to work at Logan. He runs into his big brother Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks) who takes a look at Will and wonders if he’s moved on from Electra with somebody else already. And Will may confide in Wyatt and tell him that Dylan wanted to help him forget what happened.
Up at Logan, Allison tries to warn Hope that she couldn’t stop Steffy from barging in. Hope isn’t happy to see her stepsister, and Steffy tells Allison she doesn’t bite, but the receptionist tells Steffy that’s not what she heard about her. And then Steffy wants Hope to admit that what she’s doing at Logan is wrong.
Steffy’s ranting about her collection, about Hope coming over to Logan. Steffy saying all of it was wrong. And Hope says she’s at Logan now where she is actually wanted. But Steffy won’t let up and says that Hope pulled the grenade pin and started a war. She’s not interested in anything that Steffy has to say and is going to push back hard.
B&B Spoilers: Finn’s Conflicted Loyalties and Sheila’s Persistence
Then on Tuesday, July 28th, Finn makes a promise to Steffy that his loyalty will always be to her. Finn makes it clear she comes before Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) and he won’t break the ultimatum that Steffy’s given him. Will gets a reality check from Wyatt. I’m sure he doesn’t like that Will punched Eric Forrester (John McCook), but I’m also sure that Wyatt is going to believe it was an unfortunate accident, but he knows that Will needs to rein in his temper.
Jessica’s back, so I’m sure that means she and Dylan are talking up at Bikini Bar. Jessica encouraged Dylan to go for it with Will. And boy did she do that. Wednesday, July 29th, we’re going to have Electra bossing Dylan around about Will. Even though Electra says she’ll never be with Will again, she’s not okay with Dylan pursuing him. I expect threats and ultimatums like Electra has done in the past with Dylan.
But this time, I think she’s not going to hold back with Electra. I am fully expecting that she will threaten Dylan’s job and that Electra will say, “If you want to be my friend, you can never be with Will.” And we’re also going to see Dylan looking sexy with a smoky eye and a whole new determined look because one night with Will and she’s a whole new woman. Apparently, these scenes last for a couple of episodes.
Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Sheila Desperate to Win Steffy Over
Sheila tries to argue the point of why she should be allowed into Steffy, Finn, and Hayes Forrester Finnegan’s (Bryan Garlick) lives. So, we’ll see if Sheila is doing this face to face with Steffy or if she’s talking to her roommate or if Sheila has gone back over to try and convince Finn to get her some facetime with Steffy to talk about it.
Then on Thursday, July 30th, Dylan confesses about her night of passion with Will because Dylan says something that totally shocks Electra. In the Forrester design office, she is furious and raging at Dylan. We’ve got Electra saying, “Tell me that you didn’t.” Oh, yes. Dylan did do it and maybe more than once if she got the chance.
Electra and Dylan’s friendship is likely done after this. And I wouldn’t be surprised if Electra fires Dylan since she is her boss. And Electra knows the Forresters will back her up on the firing because Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and the rest of them all despise Will for what he did to Eric, which they all think was not an accident.
Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig) and Finn have an intense talk at the Malibu house. And as they talk, Taylor begins to see that Finn’s walls are coming down about Sheila. So Taylor may warn Steffy that Finn is feeling very conflicted about his biological mom.
B&B Spoilers: Steffy Considers the Risks
Friday, July 31st, after Taylor talks to Finn, we’re going to see Steffy pondering the risk of giving Sheila a chance to be in their lives. We also have Sheila pouring her heart out to Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) about how desperate she is to get back into Finn’s life and Hayes’s life, too. And we’ll find out at this point if Sheila and Li are really roommates.
Finn and Li both really think Sheila’s changed, but I doubt that Steffy’s stance is going to soften without something changing. But things are going to change soon. We also have Sheila sitting and talking to herself, saying, “Why won’t you open your heart and let me in, Steffy? Why?”
Bold and the Beautiful: Monaco Drama and Strategic Maneuvering
We also know the scenes from the Monaco location shoot are going to air soon. Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge head to Monte Carlo for Forrester business. Steffy’s there too and she decides to bring Finn along maybe to make sure Sheila can’t get to him if he stays back in LA. Monte Carlo is a place of great importance for Steffy and Finn.
If you remember, that’s where Steffy first saw that Finn wasn’t dead and rushed into his arms. And with them shooting scenes at a church, I do wonder if Steffy and Finn might renew their vows or Brooke and Ridge since they got married in an office and not in a church at all. Brad Bell said that the Monte Carlo scenes will be in a church and on the beach. Called it a secret story that ties into a game-changing plot.
Once she realizes Steffy and Finn left the country, Sheila decides to follow them, hops on a plane, and stalks them to Monaco. Things get heated when Steffy spots Sheila on the beach and Steffy comes over to rant and rage at Sheila for following them. But it looks like Steffy or Finn might be in danger and Sheila may save one or both of them.

Bold and Beautiful Spoilers: Will Tries to Make Amends
Meanwhile, back in LA, Will’s making an effort to smooth things over with Electra. I had hoped that now that he and Dylan got close that Will would just not talk to her again. Everybody has said it’s not going to work out and he needs to put Electra behind him. But let’s face it, Will is a sucker for her. But I bet Electra is going to rage at him over spending the night with Dylan.
Then the week of August 3rd through the 7th, we’ve got Steffy, Finn, Brooke, Ridge, and Sheila having these few episodes in Monaco before they head back to LA. We’ll find out more about this dramatic life-changing event that Brad Bell promised us and whether Sheila can finally earn Steffy’s trust.
B&B Spoilers: Will May Lash Out
Will may be upset that Dylan told Electra about their night of passion, but Dylan will probably justify and tell Will, “Look, this was for the best. She was never going to take you back anyway.” The Forresters also will never let Electra be with him. And also, I think Dylan may tell him, “Look, Will, you deserve better than Electra. She’s selfish. She always puts others before you.”
We also may see Electra looking for revenge on Dylan anf if Electra doesn’t already fire her in week one, I think she will in week two. She’s not going to like it that Dylan got intimate with Will. And R.J. Forrester (Brayan Nicoletti) is going to be right there cheering Electra on and definitely encouraging her to forget Will. R.J. will probably be saying stuff like, “Will’s like all the Spencers, liars and cheaters.” And R.J. may try and say, “Will cheated with Dylan” when that’s not the case at all. Not even a little.
Katie Logan (Heather Tom) still reeling from Brooke kicking her out of the family. And Eric and Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) not telling the truth is totally cowardly on both their parts. I’m sure that Hope is going to catch Katie up on the nastiness that Steffy spewed at her and she and Katie are going to renew their plans to put Forrester Creations behind them and make Logan a smash success.
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Ms. Rachel Shares Thoughts On Investigation
Ms. Rachel, a famed educator and YouTuber, has now weighed in, sharing her thoughts on the investigation into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells.
RELATED: Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves Says Ben Crump & Rev. Al Sharpton Are “Stoking Division” & Are To Blame For Threats Amid Nolan Wells Investigation
Ms. Rachel Shares Her Thoughts On Investigation Into Death Of Nolan Xavier Wells
On Sunday, July 26, Ms. Rachel took to Threads to share a message with her more than 2.3 million followers. “We know the investigation and everything that followed would have been different if Nolan Wells were white and his friends were black. Nolan and his family deserve justice,” she wrote.
Social Media Weighs In On Ms. Rachel’s Thoughts
Social media users took to The Shade Room’s comment section, sharing their thoughts on Ms. Rachel’s stance.
Instagram user @authorjon wrote, “Ms. Rachel said she educates adults too”
While Instagram user @rifineasss added, “This Is Why We Love Ms. Rachel!!”
Instagram user @r0832t wrote, “I knew Rachel SharKeshia Johnson was going to step!”
While Instagram user @_kee_shuh_ added, “Now icky sticky icky sticky bubblegum that! We love Ms Rachel! 🩷”
Instagram user @1jhead wrote, “You know what, Ms. Rachel marathon for my nieces today”
While Instagram user @nikkifrankly added, “Let me turn on Ms. Rachel for my pets while I’m at work…”
Instagram user @nezzy_hairkreationz wrote, “She Will lose some viewers for this but Her BLESSINGS WILL Continue to overflow!!!!!!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🙏🏽”
While Instagram user @laydinelle added, “Risking her livelihood to speak up is why the brown babies gonna run those numbers up”
Instagram user @minimix.studio wrote, “We call her BIG RACH in our house! 👏🏾”
While Instagram user @alexes_ciarra added, “Can you say J U S T I C E? Justice! ✊🏽”
More On The Investigation Into Death Of Nolan Xavier Wells
As The Shade Room previously reported, Ms. Rchael’s comment arrives amid comments from Nolan Wells’ “best friends” Warren Hudson and Tracestin Shepherd. Most recently, Hudson alleged that no content was deleted from Wells’ phone, despite his parents feeling otherwise. Additionally, Shepherd spoke on feeling backstabbed by the Black community, and feeling “blamed” for what happened to Wells.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Crump responded to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, saying that he and Rev. Al Sharpton stoked division. This, while a report has asserted that Wells’ friends have been served with spoliation letters.
RELATED: Warren Hudson Addresses Claim Content Was Deleted From Nolan Wells’ Phone, As Ben Crump Responds To MS Gov. & Friends Reportedly Receive Litigation Notice
What Do You Think Roomies?
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Savannah Guthrie says Nancy’s kidnappers have ‘tried to do things the right way,’ pleads ‘tell us where to look for her’
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Nancy Guthrie has been missing since Feb. 1.
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Ryan Reynolds reveals he secretly walked the Comic-Con floor with fans before Marvel pop-in
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Jeanpool unmasked!
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Why CandyJar’s Nick Skonberg Is Moving On From Vertical Dramas
After his breakout role in a vertical microdrama, Nick Skonberg is opening up about his decision to make his next film his last.
“There was definitely a moment after that viral tweet [about my role on Loving My Brother’s Best Friend] blew up that I was like, ‘OK, maybe this is just my full time thing for the next little bit while I’m auditioning for other things,’” Skonberg, 23, exclusively told Us. “Then I think I was kind of taking a step back and looking at the microdrama industry as a whole.”
Skonberg knew he didn’t want to be boxed into one medium.
“How can I form my own kind of voice within this? Because the vertical timeline moves fast. Audiences are expecting an actor to come back every month or every month and a half, which is very different from a traditional acting career,” he noted. “Most actors on a certain level, you’re going to see them once a year. You’ll see them for the two months before that film comes out and then you’ll see them during that film.”
After filming his second vertical film, The Cheer Scandal, Skonberg chose to make a change, adding, “I was looking at what can I do to stand out a little bit. Maybe if I can approach this more like a traditional Hollywood career and am a bit more specific with the [microdramas] that I do and I have a delay in between projects, I can build some anticipation with that.”
He continued: “I’m specific about the movies I do and I feel good about [that]. Especially because there’s some great actors in the vertical scene but you’re expected to do a lot of films. I thought it would be interesting for what I’m trying to do if I kept my numbers small.”
The choice came with some pressure. “But I was also thinking that if there’s a way to make that opportunity really a launch point then that means I have to play it smart and specific,” he explained. “There is definitely pressure. But I really hope people are excited. I’m cooking something that I think will make up for my absence.”
Many TikTok users are familiar with ads popping up on their For You Page for fanfiction-esque shows. From age-gap romances to forbidden love stories, each miniseries feels like a mix between a soap opera and a Lifetime movie. The point of the ads is to drive users to download applications such as ReelShort, CandyJar and DramaBox that host the short shows, which usually last a minute or so per episode and are designed for mobile viewing.

CandyJar’s content — including Skonberg’s Loving My Brother’s Best Friend — went viral as mostly female viewers tuned in to get their romance fix. Skonberg, meanwhile, got his start doing short films. His collaboration with CandyJar marked his first role out of college and paved the way for more opportunities — including him being more involved in his third and final project with the company.
“We’re not officially greenlit yet but we’re pipelining to an official green light for the third and final vertical that I am going to do with CandyJar. I’m writing and producing on this one as well, which is exciting,” he told Us. “I’ve been prepping hard for that the past couple months.”
Skonberg’s swan song with CandyJar will connect more to his roots.
“It comes from my genuine love of the coming-of-age genre. There is a little bit of Risky Business in there. There’s a little bit of American Graffiti and Rebel Without a Cause. There is a forbidden romance,” he teased. ”I was trying to figure out how to add spectacle to this. These characters are like 17 but I think we pulled off some cool stuff. I’m just looking at how we can really make something that feels a little definitive for verticals at this early stage. How can we really like — as a collective — create something that the audience has been wanting?”
Looking back at his time at CandyJar, Skonberg couldn’t be more grateful.
“I’m really excited that the industry at large is taking a look at it. That makes me really confident coming into this third one. It makes me just really happy for all the people there,” he added. “I can’t say enough how good the people at Candy Jar are. It’s just really good people doing hard work.”
Skonberg, for his part, is hoping to do more feature films, sharing, “There’s so many interesting things with the landscape films that are going out right now. There’s a lot of parts that I want to play and a lot that haven’t been written that I wanted to play that’ll hopefully come my way.”
Later this year, Skonberg will appear in his first feature film titled Bloodstained Ivory. He is also hoping to explore more of every genre — including rom-coms — while also expanding into directing in the future.
“I lost 15 pounds [for this role]. I played piano for five months. It was a long process but it’s a film I think that means a lot to me,” he teased. “I also really wanted to play with my height in this role. Something that I wanted to explore was the danger that can exist in a guy that you go to class with or a guy that lives next door. It was about making him really unassuming until he needed to be. It also just made me feel like not myself and I think that was what I wanted for this guy.”
He concluded: “Part of the reason I fell in love with acting was it felt like I was able to have a voice that didn’t have any responsibility to Nick. I love a transformation role. I think it’s where I feel the most comfortable.”
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Who Is Sadie Sink Playing in Spider Man Brand New Day? Every Major Fan Theory Explained
Marvel Studios has managed to pull off something that feels almost impossible in today’s internet age: keeping one of the biggest casting secrets completely under wraps.
As Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters this week, fans are still asking the same question they’ve been debating for more than a year:
Who is Sadie Sink actually playing?
The speculation reached another level after Sony released a new promotional clip featuring Sink, where her answer about her character is intentionally bleeped out, instantly sending social media into detective mode once again. While the clip offers no definitive answers, it is the latest example of Marvel leaning into one of the film’s biggest mysteries.
Marvel Isn’t Hiding It by Accident
Director Destin Daniel Cretton recently explained that the secrecy is completely intentional and for good reason.
“There is a very real reason” the role hasn’t been revealed, Cretton said, adding that audiences will understand why once they have seen the movie. He also noted that while some fans enjoy knowing every detail ahead of release, preserving surprises is part of the experience.
That comment alone has convinced many fans that Sink’s character is not simply another supporting role, but someone whose identity could reshape the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Biggest Fan Theories
Gwen Stacy
Perhaps the safest prediction is Gwen Stacy.
Peter Parker is beginning a brand new chapter following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, making this an ideal opportunity to introduce one of Spider Man’s most iconic comic book characters.
With MJ and Ned moving on with their lives and no longer remembering Peter, a new relationship could naturally fit into this next phase of the franchise.
Jean Grey
For months, the internet was convinced Sink would make her MCU debut as Jean Grey, finally bringing one of Marvel’s most powerful mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The theory made sense on paper. Sink has the look, the acting range, and Marvel is steadily building toward introducing the X Men.
However, Tom Holland recently appeared to pour cold water on that idea, saying, “Well, she’s not in this movie, but it would be pretty cool.” Whether fans believe Holland, or think he is simply protecting another Marvel secret, is another story entirely.
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Mayday Parker
Another increasingly popular theory suggests Sink could be playing Mayday Parker, Peter Parker’s daughter from an alternate universe.
Given Marvel’s continued use of multiverse storytelling, introducing Mayday now could open the door for future Spider Man stories while expanding the Parker family legacy beyond Peter himself.
Rachel Summers
Some fans have gone even deeper into Marvel lore by predicting Rachel Summers, the daughter of Jean Grey and Cyclops from an alternate timeline.
If Marvel plans to merge Spider Man’s street level adventures with the arrival of mutants, Rachel could serve as an unexpected bridge between those worlds.
Rachel Summers [Marvel Comics]
Why the Secret Matters
Marvel has spent years trying to preserve genuine surprises in an era dominated by leaks and spoilers.
The studio has kept Sadie Sink largely absent from trailers, TV spots, and promotional materials, making her one of the few major MCU characters whose identity has remained completely unknown leading up to release.
With Brand New Day positioned as a fresh beginning for Peter Parker after the world forgot his identity, introducing a significant new character makes perfect narrative sense.
Whether that character is Gwen Stacy, an X Men icon, or someone fans have not even considered yet, Marvel clearly believes the reveal is worth protecting.
The Wait Is Almost Over
Fortunately, fans will not have to speculate much longer.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters July 31, meaning the internet’s biggest MCU mystery is only days away from being solved. Until then, every new promotional clip, including the latest bleeped out interview with Sadie Sink, is only fueling the excitement.
One thing is certain: if Marvel has gone to these lengths to keep her character secret, the reveal is likely to be one of the film’s biggest moments.
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9 Greatest Prime Video Shows of 2026 So Far
We’re only halfway through 2026, and Prime Video has already built an outstanding lineup of shows. Historically, the streamer takes pride in offering a variety to meet different viewing demands. While certain viewers prefer easy one-night binges like Daisy Jones & The Six and My Lady Jane, others love a good sprawling series like The Expanse or Bosch that demands your full attention.
This year’s releases have largely been worth watching. From romantic drama book adaptations to fresh original series, the streamer continues to push out shows in different genres. Some shows stumble with uneven scripts or underwhelming chemistry, but others excel across the board. As Prime Video continues to expand its 2026 slate, here are the best original Prime Video series of the year so far.
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‘Elle’ (2026–Present)
In 2001, Reese Witherspoon gifted the world with Legally Blonde, changing the way audiences saw law school. This time around, Elle serves as a prequel, following a teenage Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) in 1995. Her world comes crashing down after a career scandal forces her family to move to rainy Seattle, where she’s introduced to grunge, Nirvana, and plenty of plaid shirts.
Elle retains the bubbly, endearing spirit that made Legally Blonde so iconic, but that’s also where the prequel struggles. Instead of becoming a unique story, it relies on callbacks to the original film, even recreating some of its biggest moments. Rather than exploring who Elle was before Legally Blonde, it simply drops the same character into a different setting.
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‘Steal’ (2026)
Somebody’s workday is about to go horribly wrong in Steal. Trade processor Zara Dunne (Sophie Turner) arrives for another ordinary day at Lochmill Capital, only for armed thieves to storm the office and take employees, including Zara and Luke (Archie Madekwe), hostage. All they want is access to £4 billion in pension funds as part of an audacious heist.
Steal has all the ingredients of an entertaining thriller, featuring a robbery with government conspiracies. Zara isn’t a typical action hero. She’s a burned-out employee who ends up in the wrong place at the wrong time, relying on her intelligence to survive. The downside is that the series is so focused on maintaining its adrenaline-fueled pace that several promising emotional storylines are pushed to the sidelines.
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’56 Days’ (2026)
Keep your friends close, and your suspect closer. In 56 Days, Oliver (Avan Jogia) and Ciara (Dove Cameron) meet by chance at a grocery store. The two hit it off from the get-go, and they get sucked into a whirlwind romance. But just as they’re in their honeymoon phase, 56 days since their meet-cute, a shocking murder leaves both of them as prime suspects.
Although the series doesn’t spend much time building Oliver and Ciara’s initial emotional connection, their physical chemistry is undeniable. Their verbal chemistry, however, feels less convincing in the early episodes, and several key plot points may confuse viewers unfamiliar with the original novel. Still, the dual unreliable narration keeps the mystery engaging, as it’s never clear who’s lying and who’s telling the truth.
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‘Every Year After’ (2026–Present)
Fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty have a new small-town romance to obsess over. Every Year After follows Persephone “Percy” Fraser (Sadie Soverall), who spends her teenage summers in the lakeside town of Barry’s Bay, Ontario. There, she befriends the Florek brothers and slowly falls for the quiet but witty Sam Florek (Matt Cornett).
While it starts like a predictable coming-of-age romance, Every Year After isn’t afraid to get heavier. The story jumps between Percy and Sam’s teenage years and adulthood, where Percy returns carrying the regrets that drove her away from Barry’s Bay. As old mistakes resurface, it becomes clear she’s not the only one haunted by the past. The show makes a strong case that moving on isn’t possible until you’re willing to face what you’ve been running from.
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‘Ride or Die’ (2026)
The stakes are high when your best friend is about to be killed. In Ride or Die, assassin Judith (Hannah Waddingham) is offered one last chance to keep her job, but her mission unexpectedly revolves around MP David (Jamie Parker), who’s caught in a major scandal. David also happens to be married to Debbie (Octavia Spencer), Judith’s best friend, who has no idea she’s a professional assassin.
The female buddy-cop formula isn’t new, but Ride or Die gives it a fresh spin. Unlike the typical “hardened fighter and inexperienced sidekick” dynamic, Ride or Die makes both Judith and Debbie highly capable in their own right. As the danger escalates, their friendship becomes the show’s biggest strength. Their bond feels genuine, and because they’re true friends, they’ll risk everything to protect each other.
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‘Young Sherlock’ (2026–Present)
Adapting Sherlock Holmes while straying from Arthur Conan Doyle‘s work is a gamble, but Guy Ritchie makes it pay off. Young Sherlock serves as a non-canonical prequel, following a young Sherlock (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) who arrives at Oxford not as a student, but as a scout and cleaner. Even more surprising, James Moriarty (Dónal Finn) isn’t his greatest enemy, but his partner in crime.
True to Ritchie’s style, Young Sherlock is fast-paced, energetic, and full of gumption. Sherlock and Moriarty are already brilliant, often playing “mind games” together as they solve a mystery. However, their youth also makes them impulsive and inexperienced. The arrival of the mysterious Princess Shou’an (Zine Tseng) exposes their blind spots, adding a fresh nuance that humanizes the future detective and his eventual nemesis.
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‘Scarpetta’ (2026–Present)
It takes a woman to do a man’s job properly. Scarpetta follows Virginia Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kay Scarpetta (Nicole Kidman), one of the country’s leading forensic pathologists. Told across two timelines — 1998 and the present — the thriller sees her revisit a decades-old serial murder case after a new victim is found bearing the same disturbing signature.
The murders aren’t the only horrors Scarpetta faces. The series also illustrates a bleak picture of workplace sexism, where even someone as accomplished as Scarpetta is treated as a liability, with male colleagues actively undermining her. Despite her brilliance, her personal life is equally complicated. While her stubborn refusal to confront her flaws can be frustrating, it ultimately leads to a shocking breaking point and a twist few viewers will see coming.
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‘Off Campus’ (2026–Present)
In Off Campus, straight-A student Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) is blindsided when funding for her scholarship is suspended. Meanwhile, star hockey player Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) is struggling academically, putting his place on the team at risk. They strike a deal: Hannah tutors Garrett, while he pretends to date her to help her catch the attention of a fellow student musician.
While fake dating is a familiar TV trope, Off Campus surprises viewers by tackling heavier themes, including sexual assault and its impact on relationships and intimacy. It’s also a refreshing portrayal of healthy masculinity, with Garrett and his teammates openly discussing consent, vulnerability, and respect without relying on outdated patriarchal stereotypes. Although their future at Briar University is uncertain, the chemistry between the two — be it physical or emotional — is obviously there.
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‘Bait’ (2026)
There’s a struggling actor, and then there’s Shah Latif (Riz Ahmed) in Bait. It’s not every day that a nobody lands an audition to become the next James Bond — a nod to the real-life rumors that once surrounded Ahmed. But Bait is really about a man consumed by impostor syndrome, and how that anxiety slowly turns him into someone he no longer recognizes.
Shah’s fears are understandable. As a British Pakistani man cast in a role traditionally played by white actors, he faces both subtle and overt racism. While the series tilts into psychological thriller territory, it’s balanced by Shah’s lovable, meddling family and authentic cultural touches, from Eid celebrations to Urdu, making Bait an easy binge that leaves viewers reflecting on the price of chasing external validation.
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Chloe Bailey Reacts To Criticism About Her “No Makeup” Look
In 2026 so far, Chloe Bailey has clocked social media trolls at least four times. After this weekend, that number went up to five! On TikTok, Bailey went diss-for-diss with critics who spoke on her appearance without makeup.
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Singer Flexes Her Happiness In New TikTok Video
In the last week alone, Chloe Bailey has been sharing what appear to be vacation videos in St. Lucia. She’s shown herself rocking carnival costumes and hopping off yachts into clear beach waters. This past weekend, one of the TT videos she shared was a voiceover about loving life. In the video, Chloe is lip-syncing the audio while holding the camera above her face, cheesing and dipping her bead-adorned locs into the water. Her caption says “happiness.”
@chloebaileywashere happiness!!!
Chloe Bailey Goes IN On Trolls
As of Monday, the video has over 3.4 million views and upwards of 2,700 comments. While some are praising Chloe Bailey’s happy glow, others are sharing not-so-nice opinions about the singer’s appearance, including her smile and facial expression. Rather than let the trolls drag her down, Bailey stepped into the comment section with them.
After one user commented, “Celebs without makeup…,” the singer replied, “Y’all see me without makeup all the time stfu” and added laughing emojis. Another user commented a photo of Kermit the Frog with oversized white teeth. To that one, Chloe responded, “and you giving ET phone home with that head.”
TikToker @callmemaw001 wrote, “Wait this ain’t a filter,” adding a GIF of a woman laughing in bed. Bailey responded, “Nope but you should put one on next time, it’d help a lot.” Another user commented, “Idkkkk sum ain’t right sistaaa,” and Bailey replied:
“Let’s try to figure it out together & then we’ll try to figure out why yo bored a*s wasting time posting on my page sista.”
Meanwhile @jus_tianna said, “I was trying to figure out who this was until I saw the name.” Bailey responded, “With or without seeing your name or face, no1 would know who the hell you are.” After another user asked “Is that you,” the ‘Grownish’ star said, “Yes! But let’s invest in some Cecred for that hairline.”
One TikToker spoke of how society is used to using filter so much “that we forget our natural skin.” In her reply, Chloe Bailey said, “Not me ma’am, I post all the time with & without filter. Both versions are beautiful!”
When someone else called out the video’s angle, Bailey responded, “These lips…get some chapstick.” Then someone asked her whether she’s the same Chloe on Instagram. She responded with a zoomed in selfie, writing, “Yes hi hello how are you.”
Call Her The Clap Back Queen!
As mentioned, it’s not Chloe Bailey’s first time poppin’ off on critics. In January, she addressed shade about her weight and reminding the haters that her “body TEA.”
Just a few months later, in April, she checked another social media user for trying to shut down her “baddie energy” but saying she’s only “a cute lil lovely girl.” To that, she said, “Yes. I am a cute lil lovely girl and a bad b*tch. Don’t put me in a box just bc you’re boring & have no fun.”
Then, a month later, she again cleared rumors about her physique and shut down pregnancy talks. Finally, earlier this month, she had words for a TikToker who slammed her BET Awards look.
“You don’t have to like my hair and you don’t have to like my outfit, but you would never get a chance with me brother man,” Chloe Bailey said in a clap back video aimed at the TikToker.
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Margot Robbie Spotted With Thigh ‘Bruise’ During Paris Trip
Margot Robbie was recently photographed enjoying a low-key shopping excursion through Paris alongside her mother, Sarie Kessler, over the weekend.
However, the Hollywood star appeared to display a prominent bruise on her right thigh, prompting speculation regarding its origin.
The European outing arrives amid continued interest in Margot Robbie’s life, ranging from her record-shattering real estate acquisition on Australia’s Gold Coast to her views on fitness and body image.

Robbie turned heads during a weekend outing in Paris, where the actress was seen sporting a noticeable bruise on her leg while spending time with her mother.
The Australian star appeared relaxed and cheerful as she strolled through the French capital alongside Sarie Kessler on Saturday evening.
According to the Daily Mail, while enjoying the casual shopping trip, a large “bruise” could be seen on Robbie’s right thigh, visible beneath the hem of her skirt. Despite the mark, the actress looked completely at ease, smiling and chatting throughout the outing.
Robbie embraced understated elegance in a pale yellow two-piece ensemble featuring delicate lace accents. She completed the look with black ballet flats, oversized sunglasses and a matching leather handbag, while wearing her blonde hair down.
See photos of the actress’s bruised thigh here.
The Actress’s ‘Bruise’ Raised Some Eyebrows

Robbie’s bruise drew some reactions online, with many noting that it may not be a wound, and instead just an “indentation” due to the actress holding something heavy on her lap.
“Looks like a pressure crease, not a bruise. She probably had a bag or something sitting on her lap,” a person said.
The sighting comes as the Oscar-nominated actress continues to make headlines away from the screen.
Robbie was recently identified as the owner of a luxury estate in Currumbin Valley on Queensland’s Gold Coast, a purchase that reportedly set a new benchmark for residential property sales in the state.
Margot Robbie Reflects On Gold Coast Childhood After Record-Breaking Property Purchase

The expansive ranch-style residence sits on several acres and features six bedrooms, six bathrooms, a swimming pool, tennis court, horse stables and extensive vehicle storage, offering a private retreat in one of the region’s most sought-after locations.
The purchase also reflects Robbie’s enduring connection to her Australian roots. The actress has previously spoken about her childhood memories of growing up in the Gold Coast area, describing a carefree upbringing surrounded by nature.
“I’ve said that to friends now who grew up in New York City or London, and they have no idea what I mean. And I say: ‘Well, there were camphor laurel trees down the back past the paddock, and Mum could yell out the window when dinner was ready,” she recalled. “You realize how lucky you are to have grown up on the Gold Coast.”
Since leaving Australia after her breakout role on “Neighbors,” Robbie has built an impressive international career, earning acclaim for performances in films such as “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” “Mary Queen of Scots” and the global phenomenon “Barbie.”
The Actress’s Trainer Reveals The Fitness Philosophy Behind Her Healthy Lifestyle

While Robbie is now one of Hollywood’s biggest names, dividing her time between Australia, London and Los Angeles, the actress has remained committed to a balanced approach to health and fitness.
Robbie, who married filmmaker Tom Ackerley in 2016 after they met on the set of “Suite Française,” welcomed her first child in 2024. Despite the demands of her career, those who work closely with her say she has never been driven by unrealistic appearance goals.
Her longtime trainer, David Higgins, recently revealed that Robbie’s fitness routine has always centered on wellbeing rather than achieving a specific look. According to Higgins, the actress views exercise as “nothing more than being strong and healthy, physically, and mentally.”
That mindset reportedly remained unchanged during preparations for “Barbie.” Higgins explained that he was not given instructions to help Robbie achieve a particular aesthetic for the role. Instead, his focus was simply on keeping members of the cast active and in good condition throughout filming.
The trainer’s comments align with Robbie’s own views on body image and representation. Ahead of the release of “Barbie,” the actress spoke about the importance of avoiding narrow beauty standards, arguing that no single version of Barbie should be presented as the ideal that women are expected to resemble.
“I don’t think you should say, ‘This is the one version of what Barbie is, and that’s what women should aspire to be and look and act like,’” she told the Telegraph.
Margot Robbie Says ‘Wuthering Heights’ Romance Scenes Were No Different From Any Other

Robbie’s commitment to authenticity extends to her acting work as well. Earlier this year, she addressed the attention surrounding the romantic scenes in her film, “Wuthering Heights,” insisting they were approached no differently from any other part of the film.
Speaking at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere in January, Robbie explained that the emotional demands of playing Catherine Earnshaw proved far more challenging than the story’s intimate moments.
“No different to all the other scenes that we do. The movie kind of demands a lot of all of us,” she said, per People Magazine, noting that her “character essentially cries in every single scene, but no, it was a joy. I loved playing a character who kind of swings from one wild emotion to the other in an instant.”
The highly anticipated adaptation, directed by Emerald Fennell, paired Robbie with “Saltburn” star Jacob Elordi, who took on the role of Heathcliff.
It drew mixed reviews after its release in February, with critics slamming the movie for its “exhausting sex scenes.”
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