Brad Pitt as Cliff Booth in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.
Viewers got a surprise first look at The Adventures of Cliff Booth during Super Bowl LIX. The sequel to 2019’s smash hit Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, as the title would imply, will follow Brad Pitt‘s Cliff Booth, stuntman, handyman, and alleged wife-murderer in a new escapade in mid-century Los Angeles. The film is set to be released some time later this year.
In the new trailer, Cliff is decoupled from his onetime partner Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), but has a new partner in crime in the form of Elizabeth Debicki. What exactly they’re getting up to is unspecified, but Rick is pretty sure it’s a “good story.” In fact, it’s too good a story for all the kids and sensitive types watching the biggest football game of the year, so Netflix has made sure it’s been sanitized for our protection, censoring all the substance use, cursing, and copious nudity with faux film scratches, possibly as a partial homage to Pitt’s rogue projectionist Tyler Durden in Fight Club…which was also helmed by The Adventures of Cliff Booth‘s David Fincher. However, despite the censorship, we still get some excellent 1970s action scored to a cover of the classic Peter Gunn theme.
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What Do We Know About ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth’?
Unlike its predecessor, which was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino,
The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be released in select theaters and on Netflix later this year. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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Director Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s sophomore feature, The Bride!, fell into a bottomless pit in its first weekend at the worldwide box office. The movie serves as a fairly standard studio-system stepping stone for Gyllenhaal, who broke out as a feature filmmaker with Netflix’s acclaimed The Lost Daughterafter a successful career in front of the camera. However, unlike that drama, her new movie opened to highly divisive reviews. The Bride! reunites Gyllenhaal with star Jessie Buckley, who is a frontrunner at the upcoming Oscars for her performance in Chloé Zhao‘s Hamnet, which will likely end up with a higher worldwide box office haul when the dust settles. Buckley was joined by Christian Bale, for whom The Bride! is the second major theatrical disappointment in a row.
Bale previously starred in David O. Russell‘s period comedy Amsterdam, alongside a stacked cast including Margot Robbie and John David Washington. That movie ended its global run with around $31 million against a reported budget of $80 million. The Bride!cost between $80 million and $90 million too, and has been compared by critics to fellow Warner Bros. dud Joker: Folie à Deux. That sequel stunned the industry when it crashed and burned at the box office and earned a dreadful D CinemaScore from opening day audiences. It eventually grossed just over $200 million worldwide against a reported budget of $200 million. By comparison, the first Jokeremerged as an unexpected blockbuster, grossing more than $1 billion worldwide against a reported budget of $60 million. The Bride! appears to have been green-lit following Joker‘s success, considering its themes of alienation, abuse, and retribution.
Something bold, something new, something animated, something for you? A quiz about two films hitting theaters tomorrow: The Bride! and Hoppers.
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Here’s How Much ‘The Bride!’ Grossed in Its Global Box Office Debut
But despite a star-studded cast including Penélope Cruz, Peter Sarsgaard, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Annette Bening, the movie could only manage to gross $7 million domestically and another $6 million from overseas markets in its first weekend. The film’s cumulative worldwide box office haul stands at just $13 million, which is significantly lower than the recent film Mercy‘s disappointing debut. Starring Rebecca Ferguson and Chris Pratt, the sci-fi mystery film tanked at the box office and was ultimately unable to recoup its reported $60 million budget. However, it received far worse reviews than The Bride!, which currently holds a 59% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator’s consensus reads, “Concocted with all the restraint of a mad scientist’s experiment, THE BRIDE! lurches in so many different creative directions that the overall effect is both sloppy and inspired.” You can watch The Bride! in theaters. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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Meghan Markle’s lifestyle venture As Ever was meant to signal a new chapter in her business ambitions.
However, behind the scenes, tensions reportedly grew between the Duchess of Sussex and Netflix before the partnership quietly unraveled.
Insiders now claim the collaboration struggled to gain traction, raising questions about why the streaming giant ultimately stepped away.
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Meghan Markle’s As Ever Brand Reportedly Failed To Win Over Netflix
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Reports suggest Netflix executives had reservations about Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand long before the partnership came to an end.
According to a Los Angeles insider who spoke to the Daily Mail, the company struggled to see how the brand aligned with its broader entertainment empire.
The source claimed the product line, which includes jams, flower sprinkles, wine, and candles, simply did not resonate with the platform’s audience.
“Netflix were not happy,” the insider reportedly said.
The source further explained that executives had initially explored the idea of featuring As Ever products in the company’s physical Netflix House retail locations planned for Philadelphia and Dallas.
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However, those plans never moved forward.
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“They were not happy with the fact that no one really cared about the brand – so when they were looking to create As Ever areas in Netflix House there was no appetite for it,” the insider claimed.
The same source added that the concept did not align with the streaming giant’s most recognizable entertainment franchises.
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“It just didn’t fit with Squid Game or Stranger Things or Bridgerton like they had hoped,” they said.
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Meghan Decides To Take Full Control Of Her Lifestyle Venture
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Despite the reported concerns, Meghan Markle has chosen to move forward with As Ever independently.
Sources close to the duchess say she believed Netflix’s approach to the brand was too cautious and that she wanted the freedom to expand it on her own terms.
By stepping away from the partnership, Meghan reportedly hopes the lifestyle label can reach a wider audience globally.
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The decision comes shortly after significant changes to her and Prince Harry’s broader relationship with the streaming service.
Their once highly publicized $100 million agreement with Netflix has since been restructured into a “first look” deal.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s lifestyle brand was always envisioned as an online-first business, according to people close to the duchess.
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Earlier reports indicated the products were intended to be sold primarily through the official As Ever website rather than in physical retail spaces.
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Critics Question The Future Of Meghan Markle’s Brand Deals
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Not everyone is convinced that the split will work in Meghan’s favor.
Branding expert Eric Schiffer, chairman of Reputation Management Consultants, suggested the separation from Netflix could have wider implications for her business ambitions.
Speaking to Page Six, he said, “Losing Netflix on As Ever is a brutal backlash because the halo just got ripped off, and what’s left looks like another failed Montecito money grab.”
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He also raised concerns about how potential partners might interpret the situation.
“The pattern starts looking like lethally unwise brand management. For Meghan, losing Netflix is the kiss of death to the pitch that prestige partners still see unlimited upside,” he said.
While those comments reflect the skepticism surrounding the brand’s future, supporters of the duchess maintain that the project still has significant potential.
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How Meghan Markle’s Netflix Projects Played Into The Split
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The partnership between Netflix and Meghan’s lifestyle brand originally grew out of her television projects with the streaming service.
Last year, Netflix commissioned a new season of her series “With Love, Meghan,” and the platform also took a stake in the As Ever brand as part of the collaboration.
However, the arrangement faced challenges as the show struggled to gain strong critical or audience momentum.
Critics were particularly harsh about the program’s holiday special, which drew attention for what some reviewers described as an out-of-touch tone.
The series ultimately ran for two seasons before Netflix chose not to continue it, a decision that came shortly before the As Ever partnership ended.
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Despite those developments, Meghan is still said to maintain a cordial relationship with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Other projects linked to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have also progressed slowly. The animated concept “Cookie Queens” has not been picked up by the platform, and the film adaptation of the novel “Meet Me at the Lake” has remained in development for more than two years after it was first announced.
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Netflix And As Ever Address The End Of Their Partnership
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Both sides have publicly framed the separation as a natural evolution rather than a conflict.
In a statement, a spokesperson for As Ever acknowledged the company’s early collaboration with the streaming platform.
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They said, “As Ever is grateful for Netflix’s partnership through launch and our first year.”
The spokesperson added that the brand believes it is now ready to move forward independently, noting, “We have experienced meaningful and rapid growth, and As Ever is now ready to stand on its own.”
They also hinted that the lifestyle venture still has big plans ahead, stating, “We have an exciting year ahead and can’t wait to share more.”
Netflix offered a similarly positive message about the collaboration. A spokesperson said the duchess’s ideas were instrumental in shaping the project.
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“Meghan’s passion for elevating everyday moments in beautiful yet simple ways inspired the creation of the As Ever brand, and we are glad to have played a role in bringing that vision to life,” they said.
The company also confirmed that Meghan would now guide the brand’s next phase on her own.
They said, “As it was always intended, Meghan will continue growing the brand and take it into its next chapter independently, and we look forward to celebrating how she continues to bring joy to households around the world.”
An after-school fight in Georgia resulted in the death of a 12-year-old girl. Now, her mother is speaking out, telling the media that their daughter Jada West was the victim of bullying as a new student at Mason Creek Middle School.
Viral Video Shows Jada West And A Girl Fighting In A Georgia Neighborhood
According to PEOPLE, the physical fight involving Jada West happened on March 5. She got into an argument on the school bus on the way home, per Fox 5 Atlanta. A 2-minute video circulating on social media shows Jada and another unidentified minor girl exchanging words in a neighborhood. The school bus is visible in the background. For context, Jada is the child wearing a tee, white cardigan, black pants and white sneakers. She’s heard saying, “I don’t know why y’all getting off the bus. If that b*tch put her hands on me, imma beat her f**king a**.” That same clip cuts to footage of West lying in a hospital bed. Then, it shows Jada saying she refuses to fight “over some noise.”
Another girl shouts back at her, and West screams, “I don’t even know you and I don’t know your name.” A few seconds later, the girl and Jada West step to the center of a circle of minors, continuing to cuss and threaten each other. After asking each other, “Do you need that?” the girls start throwing punches. Even after falling to the ground, the girls continued to strike each other until others separated them.
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“Jada West a 12 year old girl from Mason Creek Middle School in Douglas County, Georgia—tragically passed away after a school dispute escalated into a physical altercation & Fight at a bus stop.”#Fights#Fightvideos#schoolFightspic.twitter.com/tDULGzmlyn
Amid the chaos, one of Jada West’s friends ran home to get her mother after it appeared the 12-year-old began losing consciousness. The mom, Rashunda McLendon, told WSB-TV that she got in her car and drove up to the scene of the fight. When she arrived, her daughter was on the ground and “wasn’t breathing,” she said. Jada West was then taken to the hospital.
Her aunt, Dequala McLendon, said Jada began seizing when they arrived at Tanner Medical Center. She was later transferred to the Children’s Hospital Scottish Rite. The 12-year-old reportedly died on Sunday (March 8) after being in a coma. Fox 5 reports that the family is awaiting autopsy results. Meanwhile, WSB-TV has cited her cause of death as cardiac heart failure.
Jada’s Mother Says Daughter Was A Victim Of Bullying
As mentioned, West was reportedly a new student at Mason Creek Middle School. This was her first semester there after transferring in January. She allegedly dealt with bullying from the start, per her family. Her mom, Rashunda McLendon, told Fox 5 Atlanta she feels angry and confused.
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“We have to teach our children. I’m angry. What happened to the love? We lost our love, people. Teach your children to love,” the mom said.
Jada West’s family also told the outlet that they’re confused by the other girl’s presence on the school bus. The other girl involved allegedly doesn’t live in the same neighborhood as Jada did or get off at the same stop.
School District Releases Statement, Local Police Confirm Investigation
On Monday (March 9), the Douglas County School System, which oversees Mason Creek Middle Schoo, released a statement. It extended “heartfelt condolences and prayers” to Jada West’s family. Additionally, it said that student and staff safety is “of primary importance to [the] school system.” The district planned to have counselors available for the students and staff on Tuesday (March 10).
“Any situation that results in harm to a child is one we take with the highest level of urgency. This incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is nothing to indicate that this is related to any on-campus activity. Therefore, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department. To protect the privacy of the student and her family, we are not able to share additional details at this time,” the school district statement said.
Villa Rica is the Georgia city where the after-school fight occurred. Local police is reportedly investigating the incident and reviewing footage along with the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. No arrests or charges have been announced.
The star-studded bash brought fans, foodies, and A-listers together for a night packed with surprises, laughs, and major menu reveals. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Taco Bell
Vince Staples hosted the festivities, guiding the crowd through an evening of games, performances, and first looks at what the chain restaurant has coming next.
Celebrities got in on the action, with Lil Jon and Ashley Park participating in the Made or Made Up game, where they were challenged to guess whether Taco Bell creations were real or fictional menu items.
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Meanwhile, Anderson .Paak conducted a special choir inspired by commentary, turning Taco Bell lovers’ social media posts into a musical moment.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Taco Bell
Ariana Madix kept the energy going by hosting the Live Más Live Cam, capturing stars throughout the venue, while Nikki and Brie Bella joined Lovato to present awards to the food destination’s most dedicated devotees.
Of course, the party wouldn’t be complete without plenty of delicious bites. Taco Bell unveiled more than 20 food innovations, including Flamin’ Hot® Nacho Fries, Doritos® Cool Ranch® Dusted Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Doritos® Cool Ranch® dipping sauce, Mexican Pizza Empanadas and Mountain Dew Baja Midnight™, among others.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Taco Bell
Boone even took the stage to debut the Crème Brûlée Crunchwrap Slider, celebrating the reveal with his signature backflip.
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After a controversial purchase by Amazon for a cool billion dollars, it’s fair to say the James Bond franchise is as healthy as it has ever been. But nearly four decades ago, the failure of a single film nearly did what villains like Blofeld and Goldfinger had always failed to do: kill 007, once and for all. That movie was Licence to Kill (1989), and after it became the least profitable film in Bond history, producers put the popular film series on hold until they could develop a movie that would leave general audiences both shaken and stirred.
However, Licence to Kill is an excellent Bond film, and this Timothy Dalton classic only seemed overly serious compared to the goofiness of the Roger Moore movies; these days, Dalton’s more serious Bond fits right in with the more grounded and violent world of the Daniel Craig 007 movies. The truth is that Licence to Kill has been in need of a critical reevaluation for almost 40 years, and that reevaluation starts right now. All you have to do is grab your remote (just don’t grab the exploding one!) and stream this misunderstood spy classic on Netflix.
Some Serious Bond-age
The premise of Licence to Kill is that after James Bond’s friend Felix Leiter (a CIA agent and longtime girlfriend) is tortured and his new wife is killed, 007 becomes obsessed with getting revenge on the attackers. This interferes with his job as a secret agent, and when his boss objects, Bond resigns from MI6 to become a rogue agent. Now, without his titular licence to kill or the resources of his government, Bond must engage in a globe-trotting mission of vengeance, one where a single mistake could easily cost him his life.
The cast of Licence to Kill has some familiar Bond faces in it, including Desmond Llewelyn as Q, 007’s faithful tech guru. Similarly, Robert Brown reprises his familiar role as M, and Caroline Bliss returns to once again play Moneypenny alongside Dalton’s Bond. Most surprisingly, David Hedison returns to play Felix Leiter for the first time in 16 years; he previously played the plucky CIA agent in Live and Let Die.
A Cast Full Of Surprises
There are some other pleasant surprises in the cast (including Benicio del Toro in a minor role), but the real highlight here is Timothy Dalton, who gives his James Bond more of the brooding intensity found in the original books by Ian Fleming. He spends more time cracking heads than cracking jokes, and he takes very clear pleasure in doling out pain to some of the worst people in the planet. In this way, Dalton is a very interesting precursor to Daniel Craig, whose era as Bond was famous for its more grim and gritty portrayal of 007.
License to Kill ended up earning $156.1 million against a budget of $32 million, which may seem like a solid profit on paper. However, after accounting for inflation, this was actually the least successful Bond movie ever made, one that featured strong competition from various box office bangers like Batman, Ghostbusters II, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the latter featuring original 007 actor Sean Connery. Because of this, producers took a break from making new Bond films for a few years before reinvigorating the franchise with GoldenEye (which starred Pierce Brosnan as a more affable secret agent) in 1995.
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Shaken, Stirred, And Bleeding
When Licence to Kill came out, reviewers found it as enjoyable as a ride in an Aston Martin. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has a 79 percent rating, with critics praising Timothy Dalton’s Bond as more intense than any incarnation of the character we had seen before. While noting that his intensity and the film’s much darker tone may not be everyone’s cup of tea (or martini), the critics also praised this Bond film for a variety of chase and fight scenes that reliably keep you on the edge of your seat.
As the critics hinted at, how much you enjoy Licence to Kill will largely depend on what you want out of a James Bond film. Sean Connery originally transformed Bond’s more dour literary character into a lighthearted secret agent who was more interested in cracking dry jokes and bedding beauties than dispensing violence. By contrast, Dalton’s Bond is on a mission of righteous rage, and this permeates the mostly grim tone of an action film as unforgiving as it is unrelenting.
I’m also a big fan of the Ian Fleming Bond novels, and until Casino Royale came along, Licence to Kill was the only film in the franchise to capture the spirit of those books. In Fleming’s novels, 007 is not a flamboyant secret agent; rather, he is a cold and calculating government killer who can get surprisingly emotional when something bad happens to someone he cares about. In this sense, Dalton’s Bond is very book accurate, as he’s willing to forsake his entire career and risk multiple international incidents in order to avenge his friend.
The Darker Side Of 007
Personally, I’ve always found the darker tone of License to Kill part of its charm: it’s unlike any of the 007 films before Daniel Craig began playing Bond, and it’s actually better than most films in the Craig era. Plus, I found Roger Moore far too goofy as Bond, so I appreciated the seriousness of Dalton as a kind of course correction for the franchise. He wasn’t what ‘80s audiences wanted to see on the big screen, but now that Craig made the idea of a very serious Bond popular again, more and more fans of the franchise have rediscovered the joys of Dalton’s stone-cold killer version of 007 in Licence to Kill.
Licence to Kill nearly destroyed one of the most beloved movie franchises of all time, but beneath its bad reputation hides one of the best James Bond movies ever made. To discover what happens when Bond ditches the license but never stops killing, all you have to do is stream this blockbuster spy thriller on Netflix. You might not be all that shaken or stirred, but trust me: you’ll be seriously entertained from beginning to end!
Prime Video and Netflix don’t often let premium shows go free, which is why this move lands like an industry tell: the feel-good travel series that’s spent eight seasons as an easy comfort watch is preparing to widen the funnel beyond the paywall.
As per a new report, this is a strategic partnership between Phil Rosenthal’s Lucky Bastards banner and Banijay Americas/Banijay Rights, explicitly aimed at expanding the brand “across the digital ecosystem.” The plan isn’t just to dump episodes online; it’s to build a hub: a dedicated Phil Rosenthal World presence, plus a slate of short-form content built around the show, with additional exploration into AVOD/FAST distribution. In other words, the show’s future isn’t “leaving streaming,” it’s becoming a multi-platform franchise with YouTube as the center of gravity.
The title is Somebody Feed Phil and it’s designed for shareability, big smiles, low-stress storytelling, and the simple thesis that food is a shortcut to community. But its distribution has still lived inside subscription logic. New episodes will now be made available non-exclusively on the Phil Rosenthal World YouTube channel in 2027, while the last eight seasons willremain available on Netflix. Rosenthal framed the philosophy plainly, saying he loved that Everybody Loves Raymond(the beloved sitcom that Rosenthal himself created) was “free to watch everywhere,” and that YouTube lets the show’s message of “family, friendship, food, travel and laughs” reach the most people. It’s a rare reverse-migration though. Premium TV choosing mass free access? Exactly why this news is bigger than a platform switch.
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Why This YouTube Move Is Bigger Than You May Think
The real value in this deal isn’t just that Somebody Feed Phil will be free — it’s that Rosenthal is turning a Netflix show into a platform-driven franchise. Under the Banijay partnership, YouTube becomes the central hub, which means the series can live in multiple formats at once: full episodes for traditional viewing, plus short-form spinouts designed for discovery, sharing, and algorithmic reach. That’s a meaningful strategic reversal: Netflix usually acquires YouTube-native hits; here, a premium Netflix brand is deliberately expanding outward. And these guys might just become the flagbearer for other similar shows to follow suit.
It also opens the door to AVOD/FAST expansion, free, ad-supported distribution that could keep the show circulating even when subscribers churn, while the existing eight seasons stay on Netflix as the “deep library” for binge completion.
Somebody Feed Phil is available to watch on Netflix, and new episodes will be released on YouTube in 2027. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Development on Tangled quietly picked back up late last year, and at one stage Scarlett Johansson was being eyed for the role of Gothel. That version never came together, though, and once Johansson moved on to the upcoming reboot of The Exorcist, fans immediately started pushing Hahn as the obvious replacement. Back in January, the trade reports only had her in negotiations. Now, that dream casting has become the real thing. Sometimes the most obvious casting is the best one.
Disney has already locked in its two leads, with Teagan Croft set to play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim playing Flynn Rider. Behind the camera, Michael Gracey remains attached to direct, with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson writing the script. The project is being produced by Kristin Burr under Burr! Productions, with Lucy Kitada serving as executive producer.
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Is ‘Tangled’ Worth Watching?
The original animated film, released in 2010, grossed nearly $592 million worldwide and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song with “I See the Light,” featuring music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Glenn Slater. Collider’s review added:
“In the end, Tangled makes for a tasty smoothie that utilizes freshly picked ideas from Greno and Howard, while the classic storyline of discovery and adventure provide the usual vanilla standbys. There are exciting twists and turns when the film works, and the few pitfalls in the clashing tones of the characters aren’t enough to keep the ball from rolling. While Disney may not have the dominating foothold on animated films like they used to, if they continue to make films with this much heart and fun there is no doubt they can remain viable in this increasingly competitive genre.”
Tangled is streaming on Disney+. Stay tuned for more on the upcoming live-action adaptation.
A shocking new legal battle has brought private stories about Lauren Sanchez into the public eye.
A former friend has filed a lawsuit containing bold allegations about the media personality’s past interests and professional conduct.
She alleges that Sánchez once had the hots for former President Bill Clinton amid claims that the journalist also stole some of her ideas for her 2024 book, “The Fly Who Flew to Space.”
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Lauren Sanchez Was Allegedly Once Attracted To Bill Clinton
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According to a federal lawsuit filed in California by yoga instructor Alanna Zabel, Sánchez once harbored an intense romantic interest in former Clinton.
Zabel claims that after Sánchez met Clinton in 2009, she became so fixated on him that Zabel began calling her “Monica” in reference to Monica Lewinsky.
The lawsuit alleges that Sánchez, who was married to Patrick Whitesell at the time, actually enjoyed the cheeky nickname and described the former president as “sexy and mesmerizing.”
According to Page Six, Zabel noted that Sánchez was determined to secure an interview with him, which eventually happened on the show “Extra” in 2010, where viewers noted their flirty rapport.
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Besides the personal bombshell revelations, the core of the lawsuit involves a claim of professional theft. Zabel alleges that Sánchez’s 2024 children’s book, “The Fly Who Flew to Space,” plagiarized key elements from her book, “Dharma Kitty Goes to Mars,” published a year earlier.
The two women reportedly discussed a book idea years ago based on a fly Sánchez saw on a helicopter windshield.
While Zabel is seeking damages for copyright infringement, Sánchez’s legal team has dismissed the claims as “frivolous,” arguing the only similarity is that both stories involve a trip to space.
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Lauren Sanchez Opened Up About A Shocking Diagnosis
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The shocking revelations in Zabel’s lawsuit against Sánchez came days after the journalist opened up about being diagnosed with dyslexia.
During a recent appearance on the Today show to promote her new book, “The Fly Who Flew Under The Sea,” the 56-year-old became visibly emotional while discussing her lifelong struggle with dyslexia.
Sánchez revealed that she didn’t discover the learning difference until she was 19, having spent years in school feeling “dumb” and hiding her inability to spell. It wasn’t until a community college instructor encouraged her to get tested that she realized her brain simply worked differently.
This validation transformed her perspective on academics and gave her the confidence to eventually pursue a career in journalism and writing, per The Blast.
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The Philanthropist Almost Suffered An Embarrassing Fall
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Weeks before opening up about her condition, Sánchez found herself under the spotlight once again after an unexpectedly viral moment.
In late January 2026, the Emmy-winning journalist almost took a tumble during the Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show.
Dressed in a pale blue skirt and matching jacket accented with a dramatic fur collar, she was walking into the venue hand-in-hand with Bezos when her pointed-toe pump caught on a doorway ledge.
As she was waving to the gathered photographers, the 56-year-old briefly lost her footing, causing a stumble that was captured from multiple angles.
Despite the slip, she recovered almost instantly and continued into the building alongside her husband, appearing entirely unfazed by the minor accident, The Blast reported.
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The footage of the stumble quickly circulated online, leading to a mix of supportive and critical comments from fans.
While some social media users defended her by pointing out that everyone trips occasionally, others focused on Bezos’s reaction, with some criticizing him for seemingly pulling her along rather than offering a steadying hand.
Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Received Even More Criticism For Their Appearance At A Party
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While Sánchez was heavily scrutinized for her near stumble, it wasn’t the first time she found herself under the spotlight for seemingly mundane things.
Late last year, Bezos and Sánchez were seen at an oceanfront beach club, watching a high-energy bottle service display. The spectacle included staff shaking large bottles of champagne and bikini-clad women parading through the venue with sparklers, with one even being escorted in on a motorcycle.
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Online critics were quick to roast the duo, with several users arguing that such a display was unbecoming of their age.
“Unpopular opinion. But there does come a point when you’re too old for this,” one person wrote, per The Blast.
“I wish taste and money were correlated,” another added.
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The Couple Is Set To Play Major Roles In The Upcoming Met Gala
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While their vacation antics drew heavy criticism, the power couple has simultaneously reached a new peak of social influence within the Hollywood elite. Bezos and Lauren are officially cementing their status by taking on important roles at the upcoming Met Gala.
The Blast confirmed that they are serving as major sponsors for the event as well as honorary co-chairs for fashion’s biggest night.
The announcement of their leadership roles coincided with the reveal of the 2026 dress code, “Fashion Is Art.” During an appearance on the “Today” show, Sánchez expressed her deep honor at being hand-selected by Wintour for the position.
She shared her excitement for the theme, noting that she considers designers to be true artists and is eager to see how guests interpret the creative prompt on the red carpet.
NLE Choppa Apologizes To Chrisean Rock For His Disheartening Words About Chrisean Jr.
On the evening of Monday, March 9, NLE Choppa took to his Instagram Story to share that he would be going live that evening, streaming via Twitch. Subsequently, footage captured by Instagram user @livebitez shared a portion of his stream — specifically, the moment when he addressed Chrisean Rock, stating, “You know, I genuinely apologize for what I said about your beautiful baby boy.”
Furthermore, NLE explained that his remarks weren’t right and he can’t believe he allowed his emotions to get the best of him. Additionally, NLE noted that he sees Rock’s efforts to be a good mother and “be on the right path.” Ultimately, he shared that he feels his actions tested her and she “passed” with flying colors.
Social Media Shares Mixed Reactions To His Apology To Chrisean Rock
Social media users shared mixed reactions to NLE Choppa’s apology to Chrisean Rock in TSR’s comment section.
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Instagram user @igotthejems_ wrote, “If you speak about my child don’t ever think you safe with me”
While Instagram user @nogunzone added, “Real men apologize‼️ Even though you should have never said it, you’re taking accountability as a Man and you’re apologizing. I respect it 💯💪🏿”
Instagram user @ver0nicalynn wrote, “Omg people are so obsessed with this baby just leave him alone😢”
While Instagram user @paulinesweets_ added, “That background music … boy 😭”
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Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote, “I know he must permanently sit in front of a mirror, he’s always reflecting but you know what….thats an amazing characteristic. Self correction is rare”
While Instagram user @ree_sittinpretty added, “You can’t come back from certain things… 🤷🏾♀️”
Instagram user @therealoraja wrote, “Ahhhh sybau , it’s no mistake talking about babies”
While Instagram user @bri.nchez added, “he’s been regretting those words ever since he said them. He truly feels apologetic, he knows that was wrong…and he still hasn’t forgiven himself for it . I hope she accepts his apology 🙏🏽”
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Instagram user @laughingbeauty523 wrote, “I like NLE Choppa but he does the most”
While Instagram user @kashh_para added, “Should’ve never said it as a man, kids suppose to be off limits but some 🥷 was raised different💯”
Instagram user @lola.pistola wrote, “Accountability 👏”
While Instagram user @tinytattedtaurus added, “Damn y’all don’t stop .. cool apology, but damn let her breathe”
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Instagram user @__mochahontas___ wrote, “Idk why it’s giving performative smh shouldn’t of said it in the first place tbh 🤷🏾♀️”
While Instagram user @yesimmagic added, “I just hate how everyone keep bothering her right before her big moment. Apologize in private. Why do everything have to be “A THING”. I’m sick of it😩”
More On NLE Choppa’s Disheartening Words About Chrisean Jr.
As The Shade Room previously reported, last month, NLE Choppa was beefing with the mothers of his children when Blueface entered the mix and challenged the rapper to “squabble up.”
In turn, NLE responded by saying that his sons could get in the ring with Blueface’s sons. Additionally, he appeared to specifically speak on Chrisean Jr., saying that he appears to not be able to “hold” his “head up.”
Ultimately, the internet was extremely disappointed in his remarks.
As of Tuesday, March 10, Chrisean Rock hasn’t reacted to NLE’s initial remarks or apology. Instead, she’s only taken to social media to show her son love.
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