Boosie and Rod Wave’s sampling dispute dates back to 2023, when Boosie called out several artists for sampling his music. Boosie claimed Rod sampled his song ‘Long Journey’ without compensation and said he had “paperwork on the way.” Rod responded, saying Boosie didn’t have to sue him and that he was willing to pay him. However, things were seemingly never fully resolved. Rod recently discussed the situation in an interview, sparking another heated online exchange between the rappers.
Rod Wave Addresses Past Sampling Issues With Boosie
Ahead of Rod Wave’s upcoming album, ‘Don’t Look Down,’ he sat down with Shannon Sharpe for an interview on ‘Club Shay Shay.’ During the conversation, Shannon asked Rod about his past sampling dispute with Boosie and reported that Boosie threatened legal action. Rod explained that he was initially showing love to someone he viewed as a role model while growing up.
“I just was showing love… It’s so crazy because, growing up and in my adolescence, the people that I looked up to, like the real guys in my life, like my dad and my uncle, them boys were gone. Them boys were up the road. They stood on whatever business they was on. So the TV screen, YouTube or whatever, was our role models. And everything they talked and preached and did, we lived…”
Rod went on to say the experience changed his perspective on some older men and left him with a “bad taste.”
“Maybe it wasn’t even real, you know what I’m saying? And that’s the hard part… ’Cause now I’m just like, I’m anti-old n****s. Just off rip, I be on old a** all the time just because y’all be in the way, man… For real, they be in the way. Some of them, you know what I’m saying? Some of them want to give you the game and want to help you. They might want to be a part of it, and that’s cool. But I done just became… I got a bad taste in my mouth about how older guys try to do you. They try to run the game on you, and if they can’t get over on you, now they mad about that.”
Despite his comments, Rod also spoke about being grateful for older men like his Uncle Dee, who took him under his wing. Rod credited his uncle with helping guide him and changing the trajectory of his career.
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Rod Wave, Boosie & Lyfe Jennings Weigh In On Sampling Dispute
As clips from the interview circulated online, Rod Wave took to his Instagram Story to celebrate his 28th birthday. Meanwhile, Boosie took to X to address Rod’s comments. Boosie accused Rod of “playing victim” and claimed this was not the first time Rod had sampled his music.
“ROD WAVE STOP PLAYING VICTIM. THAT WAS YOUR 4r 5TH TIME DOING WHAT YOU DID TO MY RECORDS. NOW U SAYING U WAS SHOWING LOVE N WHAT U LOOKED UP TO WASNT REAL. U WOULDNT HAVE NEVER DID THAT TO ANOTHER ARTIST BUT U DID THAT TO ME CAUSE YOU KNOW IM A REAL N****A. N SHOWING LOVE WOULDA BEEN POPPING ME OFF WHEN I ASK U TOO. SHOWING LOVE WOULDA BEEN POPPING ME OFF THIS ONE TIME FOR ALL THE TIMES U DID IT BEFORE. SHOWING LOVE WOULDA BEEN REACHING OUT TO WORK WITH ME AFTER U DID THIS THE FIRST COUPLE TIMES.
SHOWING LOVE WOULDA BEEN POPPING ME OFF WHEN U FOUND OUT I DIDNT OWN THE SONG JUST SOME CRUMBS OF THE PUBLISHING. IF I WOULDA DID THAT MULTIPLE TIMES N I LOOKED UP TO ARTIST N MY SACK WAS STRAIGHT I WOULDA BLESSED HIM.
THATS WHAT REAL N***** DO!! NO U RATHER GIVE IT TO THEM JEWS N GIVE ME NOTHING!! NA I STILL AINT SUE YOU N****A!!
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STOP PLAYING VICTIM N****A N LETS IT GO. I LET IT GO U SHOULD DO THE SAME.”
Rod quickly responded and pushed back on Boosie’s claims. He said Boosie’s lawsuit threats bothered him and claimed his $100,000 offer was declined.
“You need to cut that s*** out, man. You talking about letting it go? I ain’t let s*** go, no… You a b****. You broke my heart threatening with a lawsuit. Acting like a b****, acting like one of these h*** or something. You threatening with a lawsuit? You threatening to take me to court? Like a f***kng police? What the f***?
The artist also added, “So when I reached out and I offered you a hundred thousand dollars, fam, you said that wasn’t enough. You got me fed up. I ain’t going for nothing. Ain’t nobody finna be pressing me or threatening me. You got me f***ked up. F*** you, I ain’t giving you nothing, and you threatening to go to court? You b****, you ain’t no gangster, you ain’t nothing. You try to take me to court.”
But the back-and-forth didn’t stop there. Boosie fired back, accusing Rod of building his career by using other artists’ music.
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“Boy, shut your big p**** a** up boy. You done took 15 music and made a career out of it. Boy, you a straight b. Let’s talk about it. You done took 20 music and made a motherf****ng career out of it.Boy, you’s a big old b****. Talking ’bout your heart ain’t never been broke, but every song you talk about your heart broke. You a cap rapper, n****a. You got the whole world singing for nothing.Shut your dead… clown a**. Talking ’bout you look up. What the f***? You look up to n****** and you never done nothing like these n*****.”
Boosie continued coming for Rod’s character, even calling him a “Muppet Baby.” He later shared a screenshot of a ChatGPT response claiming it found 31 Rod Wave songs with documented samples or interpolations. Calling the artist for mentioning him before his album “YOU OWE THE WORLD N***** I DONT EVEN KNOW 31 ARTIST!! CHAT DONT LIE,” Boosie captioned the screenshot.
Lyfe Jennings also entered the conversation under The Shade Room’s post, agreeing with Boosie. “Still ain’t paid me yet either lol I feel u,” Lyfe wrote.
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to Rod Wave and Boosie’s back-and-forth. Commenters quickly took sides, debating who was right and wrong in the sampling feud.
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Instagram user @xxa_sagittarius_problemxx wrote, “I’m on Rod Wave side…You can’t be mad if he went through the proper process…He technically don’t owe Boosie shxt so he was being generous if we keeping it a hunnit 💯”
Instagram user @menti_stlrx_ added, “Why not put this energy into figuring out how to get ownership of your songs? If I was Rod, I’d sample another just for the F of it”
While Instagram user @ka_orii wrote, “Alright now chill cause he mess around and cancel this tour we gon set it off on you fr unc 😂”
Instagram user @meo_michelle_ wrote, “Boosie not lying though yall just don’t like the messenger”
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Instagram user @nyeisha_shanai added, “Not he got the whole world sad for nothing 😂😂😂😂Boosie please”
While Instagram user @oohsooyoujadee_ wrote, “His music not even sad it’s actually healinganyways can’t wait for the concertttttttttt”
Instagram user @skydlux wrote, “heavy on is u a gangsta or a business man cause rod at the end of the day THIS STILL A BUSINESS! don’t try to be street now”
Instagram user @gl0girl.k added, “anyways rod drop tonight 😂 boosie get out ya feelings”
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While Instagram user @bridabossss wrote, “On his birthday though??! Boosie wanted to be the birthday SO BAD”
A Tennessee school principal is facing serious allegations involving her own teenage son. The details surrounding what reportedly happened inside her home have sparked major concern. The situation involving Janelle Brooks, 38, has now moved from a family dispute to a criminal case. Brooks is the principal of Warner Arts Magnet Elementary School in Nashville. Authorities accuse her of conduct that allegedly left her 13-year-old son struggling to breathe.
What Sparked The Investigation Into Janelle Brooks?
According to court records and reports from local outlets, Brooks was arrested last week and charged with one count of aggravated domestic assault. The case reportedly came to light after Brooks’ ex-husband, who is the boy’s father, contacted the Portland Police Department with concerns about the safety of their children while they were staying with their mother. He initially told authorities he was concerned about Brooks’ boyfriend allegedly disciplining the children without his permission.
Here’s What The Teen Allegedly Told Police
The 13-year-old reportedly told police that his mother ordered him to leave the home, but would not allow him to take clothing or other belongings she had purchased for him. As a result, the teen was allegedly left wearing only his underwear. He then reportedly told investigators that Brooks retrieved a paddle and struck him several times on the legs before allegedly grabbing him by the neck and squeezing until he was “wheezing” for air, according to reports citing the arrest affidavit.
The teen reportedly told investigators that he did not contact police right away because he was not allowed to access a phone or other electronic devices while staying at his mother’s home. During an interview with detectives, the principal allegedly acknowledged using a paddle to discipline her son. She reportedly said he had disrespected her and refused to be paddled.
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According to the affidavit, Brooks told investigators that she then told her son he could leave the home. However, she said he could not take items she had personally purchased for him. Brooks also reportedly acknowledged putting her hands around her son’s throat. She claimed the teen had “swelled up at her” and grabbed her arms while trying to block her.
Brooks Placed On Leave As Case Moves Forward
Following Brooks’ Aug. 20 arrest, Metro Nashville Public Schools announced that she had been placed on administrative leave. The district said the move comes as an external investigation takes place. Officials reportedly emphasized to parents that the allegations were unrelated to Brooks’ role at Warner Arts Magnet Elementary School or the school’s daily operations. According to court records, Brooks was released from Sumner County Jail on Aug. 21 after posting a $15,000 bond. She was also reportedly served with an order of protection. Brooks is scheduled to make her first court appearance on Sept. 4.
Kai Cenat’s life as a streamer is always full of crazy moments, and somehow, there’s always another story to tell. Whether it’s something happening at the AMP house or an experience while traveling, Kai always has a crazy story time for chat. Being one of the biggest streamers also means Kai’s name can quickly become attached to some pretty unexpected situations online. Recently, Kai shared a wild story time that had his chat tuned in as he explained how an unexpected situation unfolded.
Kai Cenat Explains How A Woman Pulled Up To His Home With Her Daughter
On Tuesday, Kai Cenat hopped on stream and shared footage of a wild encounter involving a woman who appeared outside his home. According to Kai, the woman traveled 15 hours with her young daughter before arriving at his gate with an unexpected paternity claim. In the video, Kai can be heard telling the woman he had never seen her before, while she responded, “So you gon’ act crazy now?” Kai responded, “On God,” while still taking a moment to tell the woman that her daughter was adorable.
The woman then claimed her daughter looked like Kai, but he quickly denied seeing any resemblance between himself and the child. Kai Cenat questioned whether she was serious about the claim, and the woman stood firm, confirming that she was “dead serious.”
Then he asked how old her daughter was, and the woman revealed that she was 2 years old. Kai quickly questioned the timeline, responding, “I was in a relationship for the last two years, what you talking about?” While talking to his chat, Kai doubled down on his belief that the timeline did not add up.
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“I’ve been in a relationship the past two years! You talking about. N****, I was in a relationship. So how do I have a daughter? That doesn’t even make sense.”
While sharing the story with his chat, Kai revealed that one of the craziest moments actually happened when the cameras weren’t rolling.
“And y’all wanna know the crazy thing? I didn’t even catch it on camera. Bro, I look at the baby. I said, ‘Baby, who’s your father?’ Baby said, ‘Huh?’”
“I said, ‘Baby, who’s your dad?’ She said, ‘You.’ I say, ‘Oh, she trained the baby. Like, this baby a paid actress?’” Kai appeared shocked while he joked about the little girl’s response.
Social Media Reacts
Many gathered under The Shade Room as they reacted to clips from Kai Cenat’s stream. While some joked about the moment with the woman and her daughter, others expressed concerns about the baby’s safety.
Instagram user @og_ceee wrote, “😭we must missed a episode of streamer university spring break gone wild or some😂”
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Instagram user @_semmaj added, “Not she been at home showing the baby to pics like “This yo daddy his name Kai”😭😭”
While Instagram user @exclusivelyxnicole wrote, “Look what money make a bih doo 😂😂😂”
Instagram user @official_dtwinz07 wrote, “she must be Billy Jean”
Instagram user @kiwest777 added, “Ima do this with Drake!”
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While Instagram @nxatune wrote, “Should’ve said duke would’ve been more believable”
Instagram user @ritabonnita wrote, “Ummmm. Baby is not safe with her, let’s focus”
Instagram user @miettah added, “Yo this was really a cps moment bcuz B**** whose driving 15hrs to throw a child on a stranger? I feel sorry for the baby bouz her mother is sick!”
While Instagram user @norfside.j4z wrote, “That’s not his damn baby But on the contrary it’s very possible to have a baby while in a relationship happens all the time”
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Kai Cenat’s Walmart Run Takes An Unexpected Turn
Speaking of crazy moments, that same stream included a wild Walmart run with his fellow AMP member, ChrisNxtDoor. After meeting several supporters, Kai met a couple who asked for a selfie and revealed they had dated for two years.
Kai asked whether marriage was next, and the man revealed he was waiting until he had enough money for a ring. The conversation prompted Kai to offer to pay for the engagement ring, but he wanted to ensure the money was used. While figuring out the details, the woman told Kai she would DM him a picture once the proposal happened.
That’s when things took an unexpected turn after Kai discovered the woman had actually slid into his DMs years earlier. The woman appeared to panic while trying to remember what she could have messaged Kai, stressing that it happened years ago. The man appeared unbothered, making it clear the messages happened before their relationship and were now in the past.
On May 31, 2023, she messaged Kai, “Don’t u live in atl,” before following up with, “What the moves.”
Months later, on August 26, 2023, she messaged him again, writing, “KAII I LIVE 3 MILES FROM THE AMP HOUSE.”
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The woman later claimed she was simply trying to network with Kai when she sent the messages years ago.
Remy Ma shared a full-circle moment with her fans on Instagram on Thursday, August 27 as she reminisced about her first job. The ‘Wake Me Up’ artist attended the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships in New York City on Wednesday, August 26, and it turns out that the event was her first job as a teenager back in 1998.
Reminisce Kioni Smith, otherwise known as rapper Remy Ma, shared an ID from her first job as a teenager working security at the US Open on Instagram. The year was 1998, and Smith said that she put in 12-hour shifts at the event working security.
“U.S. OPEN 🎾 2026. Visor : @dior. Leather tank & tennis skirt : @aliceandolivia. Bag : @chanelofficial. Shoes: @mui____mui. Jewelry : @pristine_jewelers,” she wrote.
“RemFunFact: my 1st job EVER as a teen was working security for the @usopen from midnight til noon; 12 hour shifts👏🏾👏🏾Babyyyy I can assure u I wasn’t securing sh*t 😂😂.”
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Remy Also Shared Footage From The US Open With Fans
In addition to sharing a snap of her US Open security open ID, the ‘Put Em On’ rapper shared an interview from the “red carpet.” The carpet was actually blue to represent the US Open’s colors, and the artist sported a cream ALICE + OLIVIA leather tank top and tennis skirt paired with a matching Dior visor and Channel bag to the event. Remy noted that she’d been to the US Open before as a teen while describing the energy in New York City.
“I worked here,” she said from the blue carpet. “I was security.”
Fan Reactions Note Remy Ma’s Special Moment
Fans reacted after Remy’s ID was shared on TSR’s Instagram page, and several Roomies noted the full-circle moment while remarking on the 46-year-old’s youthful appearance.
User @perry_africana wrote, “She is now fulfilling and living her destiny..her future🔥🔥🙌❤️.”
@vanessa.blessed, “Full circle moments are the best 👌🏾.”
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User @geneseqwa replied, “Looking the same from 1998 is a flex 🔥🔥.”
@cynthiadeeone wrote, “Remy forever young 😍😍😍.”
User @bbjwap82 noted, “Reminisce reminiscing 🔥.”
@bossbaby09z replied, “Love a full circle moment 😍because it’s from god himself.”
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User @baialeni90 wrote, “From being a security to having security is a flex!! Go Rem.”
User @chelitoxo added, “Not her looking exactly the same 🔥.”
@mr_taylor_made_ added, “Black don’t crack.”
@jadaxberry laughed, “She said I wasn’t securing a damn thing‼️🤣🤷🏾♀️.”
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User @naturall_nyii joked, “residents be having the coolest entry level jobs … meanwhile in NC we had to choose between wendy’s and bojangles.”
User @_____her__ was surprised to learn Remy’s last name is Smith. “I thought her last name was ‘Ma’ this whole time.. chile let me go back to sleep 😂😂😂😂😂.”
Smith’s fellow ‘Lean Back’ co-artist Fat Joe also weighed in on Remy’s post. “❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Speaking of throwbacks, Remy also shared a throw-back snap with Fat Joe on Instagram to note his 56th birthday on Wednesday, August 19. The post was captioned:
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“Happy birthday to the BIGGEST ! My brother @FatJoe (heavy on the MY😈) I love you soooo much! You already! It’s always me & u Rem Fact : I was 19 in the first 2 pictures 🥰 Sidebar: Crack really one of THEE FLYEST in the game ; argue witcho mammy😎.”
Things are warming up between Rosie O’Donnell and her estranged daughter, Chelsea O’Donnell.
As Rosie works on rebuilding her relationship with her incarcerated daughter, Chelsea, she is offering fans a rare look into their ongoing road to reconciliation.
Rosie and Chelsea have had a rocky relationship over the years, and Chelsea’s latest incarceration following her probation revocation further strained their relationship until their recent reconciliation.
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Following years of family estrangement, Rosie has opened up a window into her ongoing reconciliation with her 28-year-old daughter, Chelsea.
The entertainer shared a recent text dialogue on Instagram, giving her 1.4 million followers a view of their routine daily interactions while Chelsea finishes an 18-month sentence at Wisconsin’s Taycheedah Correctional Institution.
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Some of the texts read, “Thank you, Mom. I got my music back today. How are you? I’m trying to get a hold of the social worker to let her know the plans for when I get out, Hannah texted her for me.”
Rosie responded warmly to the update, sharing news of her recent manicure before turning the conversation to Chelsea’s current book choice, the “Legacy” dark fantasy series by Melissa K. Roehrich.
The TV personality’s post also included a photo from a June facility visit where the mother-daughter duo held each other in a warm embrace while smiling at the camera.
The Mother-Daughter Duo Previously Had A Heartwarming In-Person Meeting
The road toward repairing their mother-daughter relationship reached a pivotal milestone during a previous visit that marked their most sustained interaction in roughly ten years.
Chelsea, who left home as a teenager and later settled in Wisconsin, reinitiated contact from behind bars, prompting Rosie to travel out for a face-to-face meeting.
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According to The Blast, the former talk show host emphasized how significant their four-hour talk felt compared to their history, saying, “[It] was the first conversation I’ve had with her in 10 years that lasted more than 25 minutes.”
Observing Chelsea in tears at the end of their meeting left a lasting impression on the comedian, who viewed the emotional farewell as a sign of personal maturity and genuine empathy.
Rosie further expressed renewed optimism that her daughter’s path ahead would look positively different from the turmoil of the past 10 years.
Rosie O’Donnell Shared A Heartfelt Reflection Of The Emotional Facility Reunion
Rosie also documented the raw emotional reality of her initial prison visit in a reflective piece shared across Instagram and Substack.
Describing the surroundings of the visitation area, the comedian captured the complex feelings of watching her daughter navigate incarceration.
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Despite the institutional setting, she observed that Chelsea appeared calm, healthy, and clear-headed in her uniform.
Although a sudden local tornado warning forced guards to cut their four-hour visit short, Rosie took away a deeper understanding of maternal patience and resilience, as reported by The Blast.
She wrote that “unconditional love” is an important aspect of motherhood, adding that “even when it seems impossible,” it’s important to live, learn, and grow.
A Legal Documentation Detailed The Events Surrounding Chelsea O’Donnell’s Probation Revocation
Behind Rosie and Chelsea’s emotional reunion lies a complex legal history that led to the latter’s current 18-month incarceration.
Official filings from the Wisconsin Department of Corrections detail the specific events that resulted in her probation being terminated in late 2025 following prior felony charges involving drug possession and child neglect.
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According to state records, an adult male passenger alleged that Chelsea made physical contact with his genitals without consent while he was in the back seat of her car. The report further noted that she subsequently drove recklessly out of frustration when he rejected the physical advance.
The Blast reported that while Chelsea firmly denied the allegations to authorities, the incident contributed to her probation being revoked. Under the terms of her post-release supervision, she will be required to obtain formal permission from her probation officer before pursuing new romantic relationships.
Being A Grandparent Has Given Rosie O’Donnell A New Perspective on Family
In addition to navigating her relationship with her daughter, Rosie has found joy in the expansion of her family following the arrival of her fifth grandchild, Anthony Joel.
Born on March 26 to her son Blake and daughter-in-law Teresa, the infant’s milestone prompted Rosie to share a bright portrait of the baby online, captioning it, “My beautiful grandson Anthony.”
According to The Blast, the 12-time Emmy winner has openly reflected on how watching her 26-year-old son transition into fatherhood has reshaped her view of parenting.
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“Watching my 26-year-old son hold his baby is the most indescribable joy that I’ve ever experienced in my life,” she stated.
Having lost her own mother at a young age, Rosie admitted that seeing her adult children rely on her guidance has opened her eyes to the lifelong nature of parental bonds, bringing a sense of fulfillment she hadn’t anticipated.
This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.
Audiences are living firmly in the middle of the streaming inflation era. Price hikes are about a yearly occurrence for the major entertainment platforms nowadays, with 2026 alone already seeing subscription costs for all of Paramount+, Netflix, YouTube Premium, Prime Video, and Crunchyroll increase. In August alone, Peacock jumped up an extra dollar for its select plan, two dollars for premium with ads, and three for ad-free in anticipation of the NFL and NBA seasons, while ESPN is also set to raise prices next month. Yet another service is now following suit with a fairly hefty hike across the board for U.S. customers.
Effective immediately on August 28, Apple TV will see its monthly rates rise to $14.99, up from $12.99, while its yearly cost will go from $99 to $119. That hike comes almost exactly one year after a three-dollar increase last August, meaning the streaming subscription has effectively risen by 50% over the past year. New customers will have to pay this new number right away if they want to get access to series like Severance and Slow Horses, but current subscribers will be given roughly a one-month notice before the change is reflected on their bill. Those looking to take advantage of Apple One, which bundles all of the tech giant’s subscription services in one place, will also face higher costs, as the individual price has been raised from $19.95 to $21.95.
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April 28, 2026
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Apple TV
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Katie Dippold
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Sam Donovan, Andrew DeYoung, Hiro Murai, Ti West
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Alberto Roldán, Neil Casey, Kelly Galuska, Colton Dunn, Dave Harris, Katie Dippold, Mackenzie Dohr
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Rod Wave is spending his birthday addressing music ownership and contracts! Boosie recently called out the rapper for sampling his music. This follows Rod’s interview on Shannon Sharpe’s ‘Club Shay Shay.’ After the clips went viral, Lyfe Jennings also chimed in with similar sentiments. Well, Rod Wave is speaking out again as the conversation about music ownership, sample clearances, and record-label contracts continues.
Rod Wave Alludes To Boosie & Lyfe Jennings Not Owning Their Music
Rod Wave has continued to speak out following his recent back-and-forth with Boosie over Rod’s use of sampled music. The conversation regained attention following Rod Wave’s interview on ‘Club Shay Shay,’ where he spoke about his past differences with Boosie after the rapper previously expressed interest in suing him over alleged sampling of his music without compensation. The interview sparked a response from Boosie. Lyfe Jennings later joined the conversation, also expressing his frustrations over his music being sampled by the Florida rapper.
Now, Rod is addressing the situation once again. While celebrating his birthday aboard a private plane, Rod took to his Instagram Story to share another message about the ongoing discussion. In a video, the rapper continued to speak on the criticism surrounding his music and seemingly pushed back on the idea that Boosie and Lyfe Jennings personally own the songs Rod Wave sampled.
Furthermore, Rod Wave said that the individuals or companies who legally own the music would be compensated, adding that the songs in question would not have been released without the proper approvals. Toward the end of his message, Rod Wave encouraged up-and-coming artists to pay close attention to their contracts and understand what they’re agreeing to before signing, so they don’t find themselves dealing with similar situations later in their careers.
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Social Media Reacts
Following Rod’s latest message, social media users had plenty to say about his perspective on the situation. While some agreed with the rapper’s explanation surrounding contracts and music ownership, others felt Boosie’s frustration was still valid.
Instagram user @vonjaee wrote, “He not lying though, you’re signed to a label and don’t own your masters 🤣”
Another Instagram user @ra.millian wrote, “Rod is RIGHT! & for those that don’t know he still offered Boosie 100k just off respect 💯 and Boosie declined 🤷🏽♀️”
While Instagram user @yourfairy_irl wrote, “He took these people lyrics, wrd from wrd. The label didn’t come up with them lyrics! He know exactly why boosie feel the way he feel. It’s truly the label fault tho. It’s bad business.”
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Instagram user @boythatsbayna wrote, “This why reading contracts are important! Take that up with your label!”
Another Instagram user @ashleymarie97_ wrote, “I have never seen him talk this much n he cute asf 😂 hold onnnn.”
While Instagram user @taeethoo wrote, “Now leave him tf alone and let him enjoy his birthday df!”
Instagram user @brattt_101_ wrote, “😂😂 at the end of the day Boosie has a reason to feel the way he do.”
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Another Instagram user @fvmous_tyy wrote, “The fact yall tried to ruin his birthday bc yall don’t know what yall signed up for plzzz 🍅🍅🍅”
While Instagram user @yungg_shayy wrote, “Atp everybody can’t be saying Rod wave owe them money, rappers, his fans, arenas, babymamas like come on dudeee 😂😂😂”
The Conversation Lands On Rod Wave’s 28th Birthday
The latest back and forth comes on a pretty major day for Rod Wave- his 28th birthday. Amid the ongoing back-and-forth, Rod Wave still made time to celebrate his 28th birthday and receive some love from those closest to him. His longtime girlfriend, Mini Barbie, shared a collage of the couple on her Instagram Story, along with a sweet birthday message for the rapper. She wrote, “happy birthday to my babyyyy my luverrrr my boo ❤️🩹❤️🩹”
Beyond the Gates delivers Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones) tying up loose ends while she is frustrated that Andre Richardson (Sean Freeman) won’t get back in her bed. Her rage could soon turn dangerous, possibly even deadly for those who cross her and are on her enemies list.
So, we may see Heather’s bloodthirsty side on display, even though she got a little release from being all pent up when she took Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley) back to her hotel room for a little afternoon delight. Maybe that’ll calm her down some. Let’s get into who Joey Armstrong‘s (Jon Lindstrom) psycho sister might kill before all is said and done.
Beyond the Gates: Heather Targets Vanessa
First off, there’s Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli), who might be in danger. Ever since Heather came back to the DMV, she’s been lying to Joey’s face. We know Heather wants into his business since her red market ring went bust. But Joey does not want her in his business. Not at all. He thinks Heather is too violent and unpredictable, which is kind of scary given how violent we know that Joey can be and also unpredictable.
So, for a minute there, Heather had Vanessa conned into thinking she was just this fun-loving chick that she wanted to hang out with. But after repeated warnings from Joey, finally, Vanessa seems to see Heather more clearly. And Vanessa then confided in Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) that she’s got some concerns about Joey’s sister, who blew into town, claiming she wanted family time. But Vanessa said Joey’s warnings are serious. He wants Vanessa to keep her distance from Heather. So then Vanessa told Dani that Joey wouldn’t do that if there wasn’t something legit to be concerned about.
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Vanessa Stepping Away from Heather on BTG
So, it looks like Vanessa’s backing off from Heather. And Dani is also because of the same warning. So this was very much on display when Heather called up and invited Vanessa and Dani to meet her for drinks and they both declined. And that infuriated Heather, who had just had Andre walk out on her after telling her that he loves his wife Dani and he will never be with her again. So that led Heather into a fit of rage where she was breaking things and screaming. So Vanessa could be a target for Heather if she decides to hit Joey where it hurts.
And if Vanessa keeps distancing herself from Heather, she will know that Joey is to blame. This could change the dynamics between Heather and Vanessa. And Heather might see Vanessa as a target. So, another person to be concerned about is Dani. She could definitely wind up on Heather’s murderous to-do list. Although Dani didn’t see red flags from Heather once Vanessa warned her, then Dani followed her bestie’s lead and made excuses not to get together with Heather, who was very, very ticked off about it.
Beyond the Gates: Heather’s Jealousy Takes Over
But what Dani gave as an excuse really hit a deep wound for Heather. Dani told Heather she couldn’t meet her for drinks because she had a busy schedule, including plans with her hot hubby Andre. And that infuriated Heather, who was just rejected by Andre because of Dani. So, Andre told Heather that it’s never going to happen again. No sex, no nothing.
And when she asked Andre if he ever thought about her while he was getting frisky with Dani, Andre absolutely slammed her. He told Heather he never thinks of her and then he walked out. So, she’s insanely jealous of Dani and Heather might want to explore and find out what makes Andre so hot for Dani that he’s rejecting her because Heather seems to think she’s irresistible.
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And if Andre sees Heather circling Dani like a shark, this could get really messy and Dani could legit be in danger. And it could even end in death. In Heather’s warped way of thinking, if she eliminated Dani from Andre’s life, he might jump into her bed. But in the end, I don’t think Heather’s going to kill Dani. But she might kidnap her and interrogate her about Andre because, let’s face it, Heather’s bat crap crazy.
Andre’s Life at Risk on BTG
Also, Andre himself could be in danger. His love for Dani could make him a target. The wrath of Heather could come down on Andre at any time because he keeps rejecting her. So, Heather could adopt the mindset of if I can’t have you, nobody can. And she might try and end Andre’s life. So, right now, Dani’s worried something’s going on with Andre and he might finally spill the truth to his wife as to why he’s been so distracted. And that of course is because he’s running from Heather, a sociopathic blast from his European past.
And if Andre comes clean, then Dani could help him clean up this mess. Andre already paved the way by telling Dani that he’s done bad things in the past and that he hasn’t told her about it because he wants to protect her. So, no matter what Andre says, as long as he comes clean, I think Dani will hang in there with Andre and the two of them can go up against Heather as a united couple. That would be the best thing on Beyond the Gates.
Andre tells Dani, so it takes away Heather’s leverage because she’s been threatening to tell Dani about her and Andre’s past. So, if he just comes clean and tells Dani, that unites them as a couple and it might send Heather into a spiral and she might wind up hurting Andre.
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Beyond the Gates: Heather Armstrong
Beyond the Gates: Heather May Target Smitty
Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) is another person on Heather’s radar who might be in danger because Smitty is still intent on unmasking the Impaler, which is Heather. And Smitty’s planning to talk to Lia Whitmore (Cecelia Specht) because he’s convinced the ex-chief of staff knows the identity of the Impaler.
And I think she might. But by the end of the week, Elon Hawthorne (Malachi Malik) has disturbing news for Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges). And it might be that Lia died in jail. You know, maybe one of those mysterious jail house suicides or some kind of unfortunate random attack from another inmate. I’m sure Heather could set that up easily so she can make sure that Lia can never ID her.
But if she’s dead, then Smitty might make a big story out of Lia’s death and assumes that the Impaler had Lia killed. And if Smitty keeps pursuing it, then Heather may decide that he has got to go. She may try and end Smitty’s life in an accident or maybe something like a mugging gone wrong so that nobody suspects the Impaler.
Beyond the Gates: Grayson in Danger
One last person whose life may be at risk is Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) because Heather knows Grayson gave the cops info so that they could do that raid and take down Heather’s DMV red market ring. So Heather might go after Grayson for revenge. And in fact, that may be why Heather’s been up at Uptown so often. She may be there checking out Grayson with a plan to take him out in revenge because you know, snitches get stitches.
But think about poor Ashley. If anything happens to Grayson because she just lost Derek. She would be absolutely devastated to lose Grayson, too. He is a possible person who might die because he’s a little more disposable than some of the front burner characters. Ever since Heather got back to the DMV, things aren’t going her way. She’s gotten rejection from Joey and he already told her, “Pack your bags and go back to London.” And then Heather’s been hit by multiple rejections from Andre.
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He shut her down in every way imaginable. Heather also thought she was getting somewhere with Vanessa and Dani, but Joey shut that down. Plus, Smitty still focused on her red market ring. Lia knows who she is, and Grayson’s a rat. So, in the end, Joey might have to take Heather out himself to end her reign of terror. At a minimum, I expect that Lia is going to die because of Heather, but somebody else or maybe a couple of somebody else’s may also be hurt by her.
Even though summer doesn’t technically end for another few weeks, it feels like the season is already coming to a close and movie-lovers are acting accordingly.
Thankfully, this weekend’s new streaming offerings include an autumnal thriller, a romance involving chronic illness and a botched real estate deal. In other words, the summer of Spider-Man is definitely over.
At the top of Watch With Us’ bingewatch-worthy list is Netflix‘s The Whisper Man, a spooky serial killer thriller starring Robert De Niro and Adam Scott.
Other new movies worth watching include Prime Video’s The Last Sunrise, Shudder’s gnarly horror flick Penny Lane Is Dead and Hulu’s historical epic, Desert Warrior, starring two MCU actors from Avengers: Doomsday and Wonder Man.
Pete Willis (Robert De Niro) is a detective nearing the end of his career. His biggest achievement was capturing The Whisper Man, a serial killer who preyed on children 30 years ago. When his estranged son, Tom (Adam Scott), tells him his 8-year-old grandson, Jake (Acston Luca Porto), is missing, he initially thinks it’s the work of a random kidnapper. But as the seasoned detective starts investigating, he begins to believe it’s the work of The Whisper Man. But how is that possible when the killer is still locked away in prison?
That’s the unbeatable premise of The Whisper Man, an old-school thriller that Hollywood used to churn out in the 1990s and early 2000s. Directed by James Ashcroft, the film is set in autumnal New Jersey and gives off pleasingly cozy murder mystery vibes. But make no mistake — this is a grisly thriller involving the death of children, and it gets progressively creepier as the story progresses. Along with Scott and De Niro, the entire cast gives pitch-perfect performances, especially Hamish Linklater as a true-crime aficionado and Michael Keaton as — well, I can’t tell you. You’ll have to watch The Whisper Man to find out, but trust me, you won’t regret it.
‘The Last Sunrise’ (2026) — Prime Video
Most college students would kill for what Oriah “Ry” Pera (Maia Reficco) has: a loving mother, Isolde (Eva Longoria), a school she likes and a summer vacation at a ritzy Mallorca resort. But Ry isn’t like most students — she has a chronic illness that will most likely cut her life short just as it’s about to begin. Her spirits perk up when she meets Julián (Fernando Lindez), a hunky local fisherman who immediately falls for her. But how long can their love last when Ry’s life seemingly has a fast expiration date?
Soapy and melodramatic, The Last Sunrise is also entertaining and irresistible. The movie contains an Idiot Plot, where all of the characters’ problems would be solved with a couple of quick conversations, but why would anyone want that when there’s an escapist love story to savor? Reficco and Lindez look hot and give their characters just enough depth to make you care about them. Longoria is also effective as an overprotective mother with a secret that could doom Ry and Julián’s romance for good. The Last Sunrise is pretty basic, but it’s the perfect movie to watch for one last summer season thrill.
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Fernando Lindez in The Last Sunrise.Amazon MGM Studios /Courtesy Everett Collection
If someone plays a prank in a movie, especially a horror movie, they usually wind up dead. And that’s exactly what happens in Penny Lane Is Dead, a new “Ozpolitation” terror flick that’s the cinematic equivalent of a pressure cooker. Set in 1986, three friends get together to party one last time before they split up. But their party is interrupted by frenemy Kat (Sophia Wright-Mendelsohn), her criminal ex-bf Angus (Ben O’Toole) and several of his shady friends. Soon, their peaceful get-together turns into a bloody fight for survival, and not everyone will live to see the light of day.
Equal parts brutal and wickedly funny, Penny Lane Is Dead is one of 2026’s surprising delights. The movie pays homage to home-invasion classics like Last House on the Left while still carving out its own identity as a shocking thriller that isn’t for the faint of heart.
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‘Desert Warrior’ (2025) — Hulu
Anthony Mackie in Desert Warrior.Vertical Entertainment /Courtesy Everett Collection
In seventh-century Arabia, the ruthless Emperor Kisra (Ben Kingsley) wants one thing — Princess Hind (Aiysha Hart). Hind doesn’t want to be his concubine, so she flees with her father into the Arabian desert. Without resources or allies, they’re sure to die quickly, so they hire Hanzala (Anthony Mackie) to help them. When tragedy strikes, Hind doesn’t just want to flee — she wants to take Kisra down for good. Hanzala has no choice but to join her uprising, resulting in all-out war for the Arabian kingdom.
Desert Warrior’s production history is as intriguing as the story it’s telling. Shot in 2021 and 2022, the film remained in limbo for three years before receiving a quiet release earlier this year. With a $150 million budget, it’s the most expensive movie made in Saudi Arabia. It’s also one of the worst flops in film history, grossing only $740,000. Ouch!
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The movie itself is OK. Most of the budget is on screen, and there are some striking images of the desert that recall Lawrence of Arabia. Desert Warrior could’ve benefited from a more focused script and a better cast (Mackie looks uncomfortable in most of his scenes), but what’s there is enough to keep you satisfied for most of its 126-minute runtime.
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Leave it to my mom to turn one text message into my latest Amazon shopping mission. Her request was simple — she wanted flattering clothes that would help hide her tummy — but I wasn’t about to send her a bunch of shapeless tops she’d never actually wear. Instead, I searched for slimming fall pieces with relaxed cuts, longer hems, stretchy waistbands and strategic layering to give her the coverage she wants.
I found styles from easy throw-on jeans to cozy knit tops to polished button-down shirts that practically have my mom’s name written all over it. There are options for work, travel, errands, casual weekends and those chilly days when all she wants to wear is leggings and a sweater. And with these Amazon finds starting at $10, I may have accidentally given her an excuse to refresh more than just one part of her fall wardrobe.
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13 Tummy-Hiding Clothes for My Mom’s Fall Wardrobe Refresh
1. My Favorite: If I were giving my mom’s closet a fall refresh, this brown plaid button-down would be my first pick. The relaxed shape gives her the tummy coverage she asked for, and I can already picture it with jeans and brown boots on a crisp October day.
2. Cozy Chic: My mom loves being comfortable, so I know this slouchy matching set would be an easy sell. The oversized henley top gives her plenty of room around the tummy, while the wide-leg pants and soft knit make it feel polished enough for fall errands or travel.
3. Denim Upgrade: My mom is never going to wear pants that dig into her stomach, so these stretchy wide-leg jeans are much more her speed. The elastic high waist offers a comfortable, flexible fit, while the roomy legs balance out the silhouette, and look so cute with sweaters this fall.
4. Major Deal: My mom asked me for flattering clothes, so this discounted striped matching set immediately made my list. The loose tee skims over the tummy, while the flowy wide-leg pants keep the whole outfit comfortable and polished. Psst, it’s 50% off right now!
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5. Chocolate Crush: I’m trying to get my mom on the chocolate brown bandwagon this fall, and these wide-leg jeans might finally convince her. The stretchy drawstring waist feels forgiving around the tummy, while the rich wash makes even a basic tee look seasonally on point.
My fall wardrobe usually revolves arfound denim, knits and darker colors, but this year I’m taking a much prettier approach. I’m officially in my soft girl era, which means romantic florals, swishy skirts, feminine ruffles and dreamy shades of pink are staying firmly in rotation. Thankfully, Amazon is making it surprisingly easy to keep the […]
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6. Easy Green: I know my mom would be all over the army green shade and laid-back look of this easy button-down shirt. Its loose fit gives her comfortable tummy coverage, while the classic collar makes it easy to dress up or down this fall.
7. Layering Trick: My mom loves an easy layer, so this waffle-knit shacket is an obvious add to her fall wardrobe. She can wear it open over a basic tee for extra tummy coverage, and the longer length makes leggings and jeans feel instantly more put together.
8. Slimming Stripes: These on-sale barrel pants look extra comfy, but the flattering stripes are what sold me the moment I saw the pair. The elastic waist has plenty of give around the tummy, while the vertical print will visually elongate my mom’s legs.
9. Busy-Day Pick: For days when my mom is bouncing between work, errands and everything in between, these pull-on wide-leg pants are an easy choice. The stretchy waistband keeps her comfortable through the tummy, while the sage green shade makes them feel more elevated than sweats.
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10. Sweater Weather: This cozy quarter-zip sweater is the kind of fall basic I picture my mom wearing on repeat. It falls loosely over the tummy without looking shapeless, and the longer hem makes it especially good with leggings and sneakers.
11. Easy Knit: My mom would get her money’s worth out of this $10 lightweight sweater. It has that loose, comfortable fit she gravitates toward, with a batwing silhouette that gently drapes over the midsection. Psst, it looks great with denim.
12. Rich Neutral: She would appreciate the versatile almond shade featured here with this cozy collared pullover. If I was putting together an outfit for her, I’d style the sweater with dark jeans and brown loafers for an easy fall look.
13. Sweats Upgrade: As a comfy pants lover, my mom wouldn’t need much convincing to get these chocolate brown wide-leg pants. The stretchy waistband is forgiving around the tummy, while the waffle-knit texture makes them polished enough to wear beyond the couch.
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James Jordan just offered some new insight into when season 3 of Landman is set to start filming following some delays — and he even shared his theory on a potential premiere date.
“I’ve only gotten one [script]. [Creator] Taylor [Sheridan] is in the thick of it as we speak. He’s writing season 2 as we speak,” Jordan, 47, exclusively told Us while promoting season 3 of another Sheridan series, Lioness. “All I’ll tell you is it’s going to be a heck of a ride.”
“We pick up where we left off and I’m just as excited as you are to see where this story goes. We’re going to get to work,” he continued. “We start work here in about three weeks and we’re going to pump out a great new season for folks.”
It might be a while before fans see more of Taylor Sheridan‘s beloved show Landman. The hit Paramount series premiered in November 2024 after filming began in Texas early that year. Production on season 2 started in 2025 and ended that August, with the episodes airing in November 2025. Season 3, however, has been plagued […]
While Jordan didn’t have any inside information, he did speculate on a possible return, adding, “The way they edit nowadays, the turnaround is so quick. We might be on the air before the end of the year. I certainly hope so. That little holiday window that we’ve had the last two seasons around Thanksgiving through the end of the year, I think that’s just such a perfect window for Landman.”
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He added: “Hopefully we’ll get back to work sooner than later and get the story back out for folks because we love telling it and we love that people are showing up, man. It’s such a riot.”
The hit Paramount series originally premiered in November 2024 after filming began in Texas early that year. Production on season 2 started in 2025 and ended that August, with the episodes airing in November 2025.
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Season 3, however, has been dealing with changes. While filming was originally scheduled for May, it got pushed to three months later. Production was delayed again with the new start date seemingly planned for late September.
“I don’t see why if we don’t start sometime after Labor Day — and if we hit the ground running — I don’t see why we can’t have some episodes out by Christmas,” Jordan noted. “Who knows? But I know people cannot wait. I was in the airport the other day and some folks came up to me and they went, ‘What are you doing here?’ And I go, ‘What do you mean?’ And they go, ‘You should be at work! We need more Landman!’ They can’t get enough of it.”
Jordan has been thrilled by the reaction to the show, which also stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Jacob Lofland, Michelle Randolph, Paulina Chávez, Kayla Wallace and Mark Collie.
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“That really tells you that you’re doing something right when people are falling in love with these characters on both Lioness and Landman and they just can’t get enough,” Jordan gushed to Us. “You’re doing something right and that gives us the energy and the excitement to get back to work as soon as we can.”
Taylor Sheridan‘s hit series Landman was renewed for season 3 — but which stars are and aren’t returning after that shocking firing? Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman is focused on the West Texas oil industry with a specific focus on crisis executive Tommy Norris and his family. The Paramount+ show, which premiered in […]
“I love to go to work on Taylor’s shows and bring these characters to life. He’s done a lot of the heavy lifting for you because what’s on the page is pretty much all you need to know. The audience can fill in a lot of the blanks too with their imagination,” he said. “That emotional investment that they get in these characters forces them to lean in a little closer. But I can’t pick a favorite.”
The actor continued: “What’s interesting about Taylor is he explores frontiers — both metaphorically and literally. right? It’s always a joy to explore the frontier because when you do explore a frontier, you’re exploring the unknown and that can be daunting. That can be scary. It’s a joy to tell these stories though. I love playing Two Cups. I love playing Dale. I can’t pick a favorite. They’re so vastly different. But as long as we trust in Taylor and his storytelling and his imagination, we know it’s going to be a great ride.”
“I would love to do an episode of them at a bar and them having a conversation about that week’s baseball game or something. That would be interesting, wouldn’t it?” he quipped. “They’re very different. Two very different stories. They’re both very, very hard to hard to do. It commands my entire focus and concentration to do it and do it well. Because when Taylor entrusts an actor with telling one of his stories and bringing a character to life, all you want to do is show up to work and do your best. So we show up on time. We show up with our lines learned and we show up ready to play. It’s such a pleasure.”
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