Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Zendaya as Michelle “MJ” Jones-Watson in Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Image via Sony Pictures Releasing
Having spent a month in theaters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is nearing a historic feat at the domestic box office. The movie topped the charts for the fifth weekend in a row, adding another $21 million to its haul. Globally, the movie has cemented itself among the five highest-grossing films of all time with more than $2.3 billion in the bank. Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks star Tom Holland‘s fourth time playing the fan-favorite superhero in a solo movie; Holland has also played the character in ensemble films such as Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Remarkably, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has overtaken Avengers: Endgameat the domestic box office to become the second-biggest blockbuster in history. Only one movie stands before it, and the gap between them is closing.
Collider Exclusive · Marvel Personality Quiz Which MCU Hero Are You? Spider-Man · Daredevil · Iron Man · Punisher · Thor · Cap
Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. Will you swing, fly, or thunder your way to glory?
🕷️Spider-Man
😈Daredevil
🤖Iron Man
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💀Punisher
⚡Thor
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What drives you to do what’s right? Choose the answer that feels most like you.
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It’s 2 AM. Where are you? Your answer says more about you than you’d think.
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How do you handle a villain who keeps escaping justice? Every hero has a method. What’s yours?
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How do you feel about keeping a secret identity? The mask — or the lack of one — says everything.
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You’ve lost someone important because of your heroism. How do you carry that? Every hero pays a price. The question is how they pay it.
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What’s your role when working with a team? Who you are under pressure is who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line between justice and revenge? The answer defines what kind of hero you really are.
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When you’re not saving the world, what does life look like? The person behind the mask is always the more interesting story.
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What keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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The battle is lost. You’re outnumbered, outgunned, and exhausted. What do you do? This is your tiebreaker — choose carefully.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your MCU Hero Is…
Based on your answers, the Marvel hero who matches your spirit, values, and instincts has been revealed.
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Queens, New York
🕷️ Spider-Man
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You carry the weight of the world on shoulders that are younger than they should have to be — funny, loyal, and endlessly self-sacrificing.
You do the right thing not because it’s easy, but because no one else will.
You understand that responsibility isn’t a burden you choose — it’s one that finds you.
Whether it’s a neighbourhood mugging or a multiverse crisis, you show up.
Peter Parker’s lesson — that great power demands great responsibility — isn’t a slogan to you. It’s the code you live by, even when it costs you everything.
Hell’s Kitchen, New York
😈 Daredevil
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You fight in the shadows between law and chaos, guided by a fierce moral compass that refuses to let the guilty walk free.
You use every tool available — your mind, your body, your faith — to protect those the system overlooks.
You’ve looked into the darkness and chosen not to become it, though the line has never been easy.
Matt Murdock’s duality — champion in the courtroom, devil in the alley — mirrors your own.
Relentless, conflicted, and unwilling to stop. That is exactly you.
Stark Industries, Malibu
🤖 Iron Man
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Brilliant, driven, and occasionally insufferable — but always the person who solves the unsolvable problem.
You lead with your mind and back it up with resources, innovation, and a stubbornness that borders on heroic.
You started out looking out for yourself, but somewhere along the way the world became your responsibility.
Tony Stark’s arc — from ego to sacrifice — is your arc too.
You build, you plan, and when the moment comes, you’re willing to give everything. Because in the end, you’re Iron Man.
New York City
💀 The Punisher
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You’ve been through fire that would break most people — and it did change you, completely. What’s left is unyielding, relentless, and operating by a code forged in grief.
You don’t ask for forgiveness, and you don’t expect gratitude.
You see a corrupt, broken world and you’ve decided to do something about it, consequences be damned.
Frank Castle’s war is born from love twisted by loss — and so is yours.
Uncompromising and unflinching — the world may not agree with your methods, but your conviction is absolute.
Asgard · Protector of the Nine Realms
⚡ Thor
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Powerful, proud, and on a lifelong journey to become worthy of the legend you carry.
You lead with strength but have learned — sometimes painfully — that true greatness comes from humility and growth.
You’re larger than life, yet more vulnerable than you let on.
Thor’s story is one of transformation: from arrogant prince to worthy king, from isolated warrior to beloved protector.
You bring the storm when it’s needed — and the warmth when it matters just as much.
Brooklyn, New York · The Avengers
🛡️ Captain America
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You believe in something bigger than yourself — and you fight for it even when the world has moved on and nobody else will.
You don’t bully the small guy, and you never stop when it gets hard.
Steve Rogers didn’t become a hero when he got the serum — he was always one. So were you.
Your strength isn’t in your fists; it’s in your refusal to compromise what’s right, no matter the cost.
In a world full of people taking the easy road, you’re the one who picks up the shield and stands up — every single time.
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Here’s How Much ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Has Grossed So Far
Produced on a reported budget of $225 million, Spider-Man: Brand New Dayhas now grossed more than $890 million domestically. This puts the gap between it and the highest-grossing movie of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, at less than $50 million. The Force Awakens continues to top the all-time list with $936 million, a milestone that Spider-Man: Brand New Day has every chance of crossing in the next couple of weeks thanks to excellent reviews and audience reception. The movie now holds a “Certified Fresh” 89% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 98% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Spinning a web of spectacular set pieces together with mature emotional stakes and Tom Holland’s soulful performance, Brand New Day is a promising reset that portends Spidey will remain sticky on the big screen for years to come.” Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 29, 2026
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145 minutes
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Avi Arad, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Amy Pascal, David Cain
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Keenan Allen has been arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Allen, 34, was charged with DWI and DWI endangering a person, both of which are misdemeanor charges, on early Sunday, August 30, according to online jail records viewed by ESPN.
Allen, who is currently being held at Indiana’s Marion County Arrestee Processing Center, has not publicly addressed the incident. Us reached out for comment.
“We are aware of the incident involving Keenan Allen last night,” the Colts told ESPN in a statement. “We are in the process of gathering more information and have no further comment at this time.”
The Washington Commanders have fired tight ends coach Ben Steele following a June arrest in which he was charged for driving while intoxicated. “We are parting ways with tight ends coach Ben Steele,” the Commanders wrote in a statement shared via X on Monday, July 27. “The team will have no further comment at this […]
Just hours earlier, Allen made his preseason debut with the Colts during their Saturday, August 29, home game against the Detroit Lions. (The Colts ultimately lost 25-16.)
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Allen, who spent his first 11 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before he was traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024, signed with the Colts earlier this month.
“Definitely looking forward to playing, ready to play and, obviously, Shane [Steichen]‘s my guy,” Allen said in an August 19 press conference, referring to the Colts head coach. “We go way back. So, having that connection and just the familiarity … and being able to come in and plug and play.”
“[I can help by] doing what I do, making plays, moving the chains, being there for the quarterbacks,” he said. “Being a veteran, [I am someone that] somebody that can ask questions, look forward to and just kind of show ‘em.”
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Allen continued, “Any way I can help the team, [I am] coming in ready to play, making sure I do what I do and let Shane and Danny [Jones, the quarterback] and all those guys figure that out.”
As for his dynamic with coach Steichen, Allen revealed their history extends back to his “rookie year” in the NFL.
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“Our relationship goes back, just learning the game with Shane through the coaches that we had and just being able to have similar minds and understand the same type of football,” Allen recalled. “He’s a genius in itself, he knows the ins and outs and, like, the way that he knows the game, I know the game as well. That’s how I was raised in the NFL world, you know, learning that game.”
While teasing his plans with the Colts, the six-time Pro Bowler hinted that he was “definitely ready to go” in time for the 2026-2027 season.
Nicole Kidman is proving to be in touch with her fan base as she gave a huge shoutout to rising Slovakian singer-songwriter Adéla, promising to see her perform live after learning the musician named a song after her.
The Oscar winner has a unique type of relationship with her fans, as she previously distanced herself, saying she doesn’t want to be anyone’s role model.
Kidman has been in the news over her broken marriage to singer Keith Urban but has set her sights on moving on.
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Nicole Kidman acknowledged fast-rising singer Adéla, who named a song after her on her upcoming album “PRIMA,” excitedly revealing that she plans to attend her live performance soon.
The surprise moment happened on Wednesday, August 26, at the London premiere of “Practical Magic 2,” where a fan caught Kidman on camera and asked if she knew who Adéla was.
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The 59-year-old actress initially looked confused, but as soon as the fan mentioned that Adéla wrote a track titled “Nicole Kidman,” the actress’s face lit up.
“Oh, yes! She is! I do know!” Kidman said with a smile. “I think she’s Slovakian, right? I absolutely know who she is, and she’s coming to Nashville, and I’m going to go see her!”
Adéla Has Epic Reaction To Kidman’s Shoutout
The unexpected endorsement could not have come at a better time for Adéla. The pop artist, who first gained attention as a contestant on the 2023 reality TV show Dream Academy, is gearing up to release her debut album, “PRIMA,” on September 4, per Billboard.
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The 11-track project features her breakout Billboard Hot 100 hit “Ain’t in LA,” with “Nicole Kidman” placed as the second track.
She’s currently on her Red Bottoms Tour and is set to perform at The Basement East in Nashville on September 21.
Reports from her Instagram fan page @adeladiary reveal that the 22-year-old singer couldn’t contain her joy upon seeing Kidman’s reaction, commenting, “WOW OH MY GOD NICOLE WOW OH MY GOD HOLY SH-T WOW.”
Kidman has a special kind of relationship with her fans as she makes an effort to constantly distance herself from what they say or do.
Back in 2024, she reacted to fan worries about her weight loss, saying she’s not interested in think pieces and comments from third parties, adding that she doesn’t want to be a role model to anyone.
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“I don’t want to be a role model for anyone, I’m not interested in that,” she told Vogue Australia at the time.
The “Babygirl” actress seemingly clapped back at those who “box” her in with “rules and expectations,” saying she doesn’t care about all that.
“I keep a lot of distance between me and what everyone thinks or wants or how I’m meant to behave,” she continued. “I try to keep a shield around me.”
Years ago, the “Big Little Lies” star used to have a no-fan-photo rule to protect her children, Sunday and Faith, whom she shares with now-ex-husband Keith Urban.
During a conversation on TODAY at the time, she explained that she wouldn’t give up any part of her fame but wasn’t conflicted about it and didn’t give in to all the demands fans make.
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It was then that she revealed that she doesn’t take pictures with fans when she and her equally famous then-husband are out with their family.
“Our kids don’t understand what we do,” she explained. “So for them, it’s just, ‘Why is this stranger taking a photo of you?’ And it’s very discombobulating for them.”
Nicole Kidman Opens Up About Moving On After Divorce
Kidman and Urban have since gone their separate ways after the “Lioness” actress filed for divorce on September 30, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Reports were rife that she didn’t want to throw in the towel on their marriage, which lasted for 20 years.
In a recent interview with British Vogue, she spoke about approaching the next phase of her life with grace, as things didn’t pan out as she wanted.
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“Trying things, making mistakes, failing, getting back up, moving on, embracing love, staying open, keeping the heart open and the possibilities,” she said.
“You make all these plans, and you have all these ideas of what it’s all going to be like, and then it’s…not. You have to adjust. You adapt,” she added.
Tom Hardy has played some of Hollywood’s most memorable characters, but his latest project takes him completely outside the world of movies.
Hardy has officially released his debut studio rap album under his longtime hip-hop alter ego Frankie Pulitzer, teaming with underground supergroup Czarface for the 15-track Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer.
And this isn’t simply a celebrity deciding to make a novelty rap album.
Hardy is joined by some serious hip-hop heavyweights, with Busta Rhymes, Method Man and El-P among the artists appearing on the project.
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Czarface itself comes with plenty of hip-hop credibility. The group consists of Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric, and has previously collaborated with artists including MF DOOM and Ghostface Killah.
Tom Hardy aka Frankie Pulitzer
Hardy’s Frankie Pulitzer persona may be unfamiliar to many of his movie fans, but his connection to hip-hop goes back decades.
Long before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Hardy recorded music in the late 1990s under the name Tommy No. 1, working with producer Edward Tracy, aka Eddie Too Tall. The pair recorded a mixtape titled Falling on Your Arse in 1999, which remained largely unheard by the public until resurfacing online years later.
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Hardy has also quietly worked with Czarface before, making Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer less of a sudden career change and more of the culmination of a musical side project he has been developing for years.
The album is also packed with the kind of pop culture references you might expect from a collaboration with Czarface, with references ranging from comics and movies to recognizable Hollywood names.
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Hardy has previously spoken about his early ambitions as a rapper, revealing that music was something he seriously pursued before his acting career took off.
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Now, more than 25 years after those early recordings, Frankie Pulitzer finally has a full-length album.
Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer was released August 28 and features 15 tracks, giving fans an entirely different side of the actor known for Venom, Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant and The Dark Knight Rises.
Hardy may be one of Hollywood’s most recognizable actors, but Frankie Pulitzer makes it pretty clear that his interest in hip-hop was never just a passing hobby.
Six years after his sad passing, fans are remembering the life and legacy of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died on August 28, 2020, at the age of 43 after a private four-year battle with colon cancer.
His death has left his family embroiled in a legal battle after his brothers took his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, to court over her handling of his multimillion-dollar estate.
Ledward previously spoke about moving on, saying she was sure Boseman wouldn’t want her life to be all about his legacy.
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Friday, August 28, marked exactly six years since actor Chadwick Boseman passed away at 43 years old after secretly battling colon cancer.
Fans flooded social media with heartwarming messages to honor the Black Panther star.
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“Rest in Peace, Chadwick A King on and off screen… Wakanda Forever,” a Reddit user wrote, while another added in part, “A beautiful person and an incredible actor. I still get annoyed at the nasty rumours and judgement he faced while battling cancer privately.”
Someone else wrote, “Decent man, inside and out. When he found out that his costar, Sienna Miller, was getting a significantly smaller paycheck for the same movie, he compensated from his own pocket. One in a million. Miss him.”
Another user was shocked by how fast the years have gone by, saying they “can’t believe it’s been six years already.”
Boseman’s legacy goes beyond his appearances in several hit movies, but also the smiles he helped put on the faces of many through his caring personality.
While going through his own battle with cancer, he donated his time to work with a few cancer foundations and regularly visited St. Jude and other children’s hospitals to surprise young fans.
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In 2020, he donated $4.2 million worth of PPE equipment to hospitals serving the Black community at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He reportedly donated $10,000 to the Boys and Girls Club of Harlem to allow kids to see the Black Panther movie for free.
Even his fellow actors were not left out of his goodwill. When co-starring in the 2019 film 21 Bridges, Boseman quietly donated a portion of his own salary to co-star Sienna Miller so she would be compensated fairly after the studio refused her rate, per the BBC.
Chadwick Boseman’s Brothers Sue His Widow Over Estate
His death has seemingly taken a toll on the relationship between members of his family. Back in July, his brothers Derrick and Kevin Boseman took his widow, Taylor Simone Ledward, to court over her handling of his estate.
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The brothers filed a petition with a Los Angeles court to force her to share money with family members and also remove her as sole controller of his estate, per the BBC.
They claimed she “cannot be trusted with the continued administration of the estate” and has not been forthright in the fair distribution of the funds.
Boseman’s Widow Accused Of Withholding His Parents’ Money
According to the news outlet, court documents showed that the late star had assets worth $3.8 million but died without a will.
A court previously ruled that Ledward gets 50% of the estate, with 25% to each of his parents. She was also appointed sole administrator of the assets.
The brothers made the filing on behalf of their parents, claiming Boseman’s widow “has still not distributed the estate” and “continues to exert unilateral control” over it.
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They also accused her of not being transparent about the workings of his assets, and of keeping their parents “in the dark” about the operations of the company looking after his image rights.
The situation is said to be “causing ongoing harm” to his parents and depriving them “of financial assets at a vulnerable age when such support is most critical.”
Taylor Simone Ledward Once Opened Up About Moving On
In a 2022 interview, Boseman’s widow spoke about moving on from his death and finding her own fulfillment, per ABC News. She acknowledged that the loss had been challenging, explaining that on some days things are good, while on others, they’re bad.
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Ledward stated that she was focused on keeping his legacy but dispelled the “misconception that you have to do something big.”
“It doesn’t have to be something big,” she said, explaining that “what ends up being something big, actually, is that you carry them in your life.”
At the time, she added that she doesn’t believe Boseman would have wanted her to leave her own stuff behind and let his legacy overshadow her dreams.
“I know that Chad would never want me to make the rest of my life about his life, you know?” she added.
TV shows are a great way to spend time, with viewers immersing themselves in a plethora of stories, from grand fantastical plots like Game of Thrones to prestigious crime thrillers such as The Sopranos. However, those two TV shows are known for being pretty long, and while that can be fun, sometimes viewers want something not too long, but also not too short.
There is no set benchmark, but 50 is a nice number that can also fit plenty of storytelling while not being too long for some viewers. That is why this list will feature the best TV shows that have fewer than 50 episodes based on aspects such as fan opinion, entertainment value, originality, pacing, critical acclaim, directing, writing, and overall quality. These are the best shows on television for fans who want a good story but don’t want to spend months watching it.
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‘Black Sails’ (2014–2017)
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TV shows can take viewers all around the world and into different time periods, and one such show is Black Sails, letting fans set sail on the high seas for swashbuckling adventures. Set during the Golden Age of piracy, Captain Flint (Toby Stephens) and his crew of pirates fight against the British Empire for control over New Providence Island and their survival.
Boasting 38 episodes, Black Sails has a nice pace with a good number of episodes to tell everything they want while not going overboard. While it simply starts as a fun pirate adventure with action and ship battles,Black Sails evolves into a politically complex show. From historical figures with some real stories to fictional pirates, this series has all the swashbuckling fun and intrigue fans could ever want.
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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)
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One way for fans to be sure that a show is less than 50 episodes is to choose a miniseries, which is why this list features a couple, including Chernobyl, based on the titular disaster. After the terrifying event happens, everyone mobilizes to deal with it, and that is what this show chronicles. From the first responders to the locals nearby to the ones in charge of planning the cleanup, it details the historical event in incredible detail.
Chernobyl is only a miniseries with five episodes, but that means viewers can binge it in a single day or two. This series acts like a real-life horror film, detailing the tragic disaster with a haunting authenticity that will stick with viewers for a long time. Fans can take anything they want out of it, from fascinating historical truth to the tragedy it left behind to the incompetence that started it to the implications it left for the future. Chernobyl is a flawless modern miniseries that is a short, but heavy binge.
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‘The Leftovers’ (2014–2017)
CHief of police Kevin Garvey (Justin Theroux) stands outside in his police uniform, eyes down at a red book he is clasping in ‘The Leftovers’ Season 3, Episode 1 “The Book of Kevin”.Image via HBO
The unexplained is always fascinating, building a strong mystery from start to finish, including The Leftovers. The Sudden Departure was a global event where 2% of the world’s population suddenly disappeared without a trace, leaving the rest of the world in shock. Three years later, the residents of Mapleton struggle to rebuild their lives and deal with the trauma while searching for meaning amid the chaos, cults, and coping.
Fans may want to learn more about the Sudden Departure and that grand mystery it proposes, but The Leftovers focuses on an entirely different part of the story, specifically the grief of those remaining. It is both touching, relatable, and completely surreal, delivering a unique mix of themes and motivations that create such a phenomenal show. The Leftovers is fairly underrated, but with a solid 28 episodes, more people need to experience this masterpiece.
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‘Cowboy Bebop’ (1998–1999)
There is a whole world of TV out there which doesn’t just include Hollywood productions, which is why fans should dip their toes into the ocean of anime. Cowboy Bebop is a Western sci-fi show that follows Spike Spiegel (Koichi Yamadera) and his group of bounty hunters cleaning up the galaxy. However, when his dark past catches up with him, Spike must face it head-on or risk putting himself and his friends in more danger than they are already in.
Cowboy Bebop is a classic anime that convinced the West that the medium isn’t just cutesy girls and over-the-top fights. It is a profound and artistic expression of style, philosophical storytelling, and some fun action here and there. Its unique blend mixes jazz music, noir, Western style, 1980s action, and sci-fi worldbuilding to create one of the most intriguing TV shows ever. Cowboy Bebop is a one-of-a-kind anime that is perfect for non-anime fans to get into the medium with 26 episodes.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
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🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
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Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
The Resistance, Zion
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The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
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Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
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Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
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Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
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Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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‘Mr. Robot’ (2015–2019)
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A lot of these TV shows so far are under 50 episodes, but they have fewer than some expected as well; for fans wanting something a little closer to 50, they should enjoy Mr. Robot, which boasts 45 episodes. Elliot Alderson (Rami Malek) is a brilliant cybersecurity engineer, but when he is reached out to by the titular hacking organization, he decides to join them in the fight against the largest conglomerate in the world.
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Mr. Robot has established itself as one of the best modern TV shows through its phenomenal acting, tight writing, and fascinating characters. Not only does it portray one of the best examples of hacking on television, but its depiction of mental health in its characters is also top-notch, authentic, and subtle. Mr. Robot is a bundle of writing prestige that shows the best and worst of its characters and an intriguing plot.
‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)
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War never changes, and despite it being the largest pressing matter in the world, it is still fascinating to watch stories about it, including miniseries such as Band of Brothers. It is a prestigious miniseries that follows Easy Company during the Second World War, chronicling their history from their very first training session all the way to the end of the war in gruesome detail while also showcasing the soldiers and their personal lives.
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No war series gives fans a better look at the battle and the personal state of the soldiers like Band of Brothers, which gives an in-depth view of their struggles and daily life during the war. The intimate cinematography makes the style even more immersive, putting viewers right into battle with technical innovation. Band of Brothers is a landmark in television and arguably the best miniseries of all time.
‘Twin Peaks’ (1990–2017)
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David Lynch is one of the most acclaimed directors of all time, known for films such as Mulholland Drive. However, he also delved into television with Twin Peaks, which earns a spot on this list. After the brutal murder of a high school student, FBI agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) travels to an isolated, yet quaint town where something surreal and supernatural lies beneath the quiet village aesthetic.
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Twin Peaks had a brief revival in 2017 that added a bunch of new episodes, but that luckily didn’t add too many, keeping it right below 50 with 48 episodes. Before Twin Peaks, TV was simply made for entertainment, but this show proved that it could be as weird, profound, and artistic as cinema, like Lynch’s other arthouse films. Not only that, but the revival completely redefined the show again with bizarre storytelling and uncompromising themes that cemented itself as one of the best shows on television.
‘Dark’ (2017–2020)
Louis Hofmann in a yellow jacket walking in a cavern in the woods in Dark (2017)Image via Netflix
As mentioned, not all perfect TV shows are from Hollywood; some come from foreign studios, and one of the best under 50 episodes is Dark, originating in Germany. After the sudden and sad disappearance of a child, the whole town searches for any clues, but things start to get weirder by the day. When Jonas (Louis Hofmann) finds a cave that takes him into the past, he realizes the disappearance might be connected after he learns it wasn’t the first one.
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Time travel is extremely difficult to write with zero flaws, yet somehow, Dark accomplished this task with storytelling prestige. With no plot holes or loose ends, it creates an interconnected mystery where everything is related to one another. The characters are engaging, and the mystery only deepens with each episode, delving into more unique territories, proving Dark is 26 episodes of pure masterful intrigue and writing.
“I certainly hope we return. I love playing this character,” Jordan, 47, who plays Two Cups, exclusively told Us. “I love going to work with these fantastic actors and great human beings. It’s a joy to go to work with them.”
Jordan had high hopes for the future, adding, “It’s always a pleasure to tell Taylor [Sheridan]’s stories. He’s my favorite writer in the world and in our business. There’s no one like him and I love bringing these characters to life.”
He continued, “So I hope we can go do another season. As long as that audience shows up and as long as people show up on Sunday night and say, ‘Where are we going next? Where’s the next fight going to take us?’ We’re going to keep making this show.”
Lioness is returning for a third season — but is every cast member coming back? Created by Taylor Sheridan, the hit Paramount+ series is a spy thriller that follows the leader of a CIA team that enlists female operatives — known as Lionesses — to go undercover in the war on terror. The first two […]
The spy thriller, created by Sheridan, follows the leader of a CIA team who enlists female operatives — known as Lionesses — to go undercover in the ongoing war on terror.
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The season 3 premiere pivoted away from introducing a new Lionessinto the fold. Instead, the team will focus on their mission with Joe (Zoe Saldaña) as a dual timeline plays out the rest of the season.
“It’s cool because you get to see these folks as operators — tactically speaking — when they’re in that QRF mode. They are kicking down the doors and shooting the bad guys. We get to see this other skill set that they have,” Jordan noted. “They are going undercover where they are slipping in and out of different personalities and worlds while maintaining focus on the most important mission we’ve had — and that’s getting Joe back.”
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Jordan was excited for fans to see how Lioness would keep shaking things up.
“The first season, the fight took us to the sea. The second season, the fight took us to the air and the third season, the fights come home,” he teased. “The bad guys have come to her front door and they’ve taken one of our teammates away.”
He concluded, “And not only just one of our teammates, our leader. So the stakes couldn’t be higher. So Two Cups is willing to do anything to get Joe back.”
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As one of Sheridan’s frequent collaborators, Jordan previously told Us he was always looking forward to season 3 of Lioness being released.
“I can’t say no to the man. He’s my favorite writer in our business. I admire him. He’s a mentor. He’s a friend,” he gushed to Us. “No one works harder than Taylor. He never compromises. And when someone comes to you and says, ‘Hey man, I want to use you again in a project.’ If someone works that hard and comes to you and says, ‘I trust you, I believe in you, I’m confident in your ability,’ then you show up. You want to work your butt [off] for him.”
“You want to get it right. You want to tell the story the way he wants to tell the story. I love going to work for him,” he added. “So he’s an extraordinary guy.”
NLE Choppa recently shared a public apology to his ex-fiancée Erica Raven. Now, Erica is responding to his sentiments while opening up about her decision to walk away from their relationship. She describes her experience as “deeply painful, traumatic, and unhealthy.”
Erica Raven Calls Relationship With NLE Choppa “Traumatic” And “Unhealthy” Amid His Recent Apologies
On Saturday evening, Aug. 30, Erica Raven shared a four-slide statement on Instagram following NLE Choppa’s public apology after their split. In the post, Erica opened up about her decision to walk away from the relationship. In the statement, Erica says she appreciates the efforts being made and the thought behind them. However, she describes her experience in the relationship as “deeply painful, traumatic, and unhealthy.” She says her decision to walk away was not impulsive or made overnight. Erica adds that gifts, apologies and public gestures “cannot erase what happened behind closed doors.”
As she focuses on moving forward, Erica says she is choosing “peace, healing, and the opportunity to reconnect with herself.” She makes it clear that she needs no contact with NLE during this time and asks that her boundary be respected. She closes by saying she genuinely wishes NLE growth and healing and asks others not to pressure her to return to that space. “I ask that everyone respect my decision without pressuring me to return to a situation they did not personally experience,” she wrote.
Social Media Reacts
After Erica’s statement made its rounds online, social media users shared their thoughts on her decision to walk away and maintain her boundaries in The Shade Room Teens comment section.
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Instagram user @indiiaamariee wrote, “yes ma’am I love strong women I’m tired of seeing birds get hurt and still go back”
Another Instagram user @famouschy_ wrote, “They always publicly apologize after they do you the worse way in private smh good for her choosing her”
While Instagram user @kiarasimone wrote, “Lol he thought love bombing her in front of the world was gone do it 😂”
Instagram user @shy._.aaa wrote, “We tried to tell her”
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Another Instagram user @theealexisrose wrote, “I wonder if he hit her 🥲”
While Instagram user @butterflies_cakes_x wrote, “It sounds strong. It sounds good. But I don’t know I will respect this in 6 months if she still ain’t gone back”
Instagram user @itss1herr_ wrote, “I salute her, some girls would have folded!”
Another Instagram user @tunechee_ wrote, He did some weird shi cuz aint no way boah! Got my girl smoking cigs yeah she saw something fasho 😂”
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While Instagram user @pressure.baby.nicaa wrote, “So proud of her for not folding I can’t imagine how hard that must have been. NLE been on the media way too many times for not being a good man for ppl to just be lying on him. Every year he’s either writing an apology song or post to a female he’s wronged. Patterns will always stand out. Hopefully he can leave women alone and focus on being a father n growing as a man.”
NLE Choppa has also appeared to address his current headspace amid the ongoing conversation surrounding his relationship with Erica Raven.In a post on X, NLE wrote, “I know I’m a little throwed God be patient with me.” Meanwhile, social media users noticed that NLE deleted his original Instagram carousel dedicated to Erica, which featured his public apology and sentiments toward his ex-fiancée. At this time, he has not directly responded to Erica’s latest statement.
Joe Budden has a BIG reason to celebrate! The podcast host and rapper has popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Shadée Monique, during his birthday celebration, and she said “YES!” The sweet moment has fans flooding the couple with love and well wishes as they get ready for their next chapter!
Joe Budden Makes His Birthday Memorable With Proposal To Girlfriend Shadée Monique
Videos circulating online captured the moment Joe Budden that got down on one knee and asked Shadée, “Will you marry me?” Shadée looked completely shocked as Joe held out the ring and asked her “I gotta ask. We doing it or what?” She replied, “Of course we are!” as Joe slid the icy engagement ring on her finger. Friends and guests at Joe’s birthday celebration cheered as they watched the sweet moment go down. Joe popped the question during his birthday celebration on Saturday, August 29, just two days before the podcaster turns 46 on August 31.
Celebrities & Fans Celebrate Joe & Shadée’s Engagement
Once The Shade Room dropped the clip of Joe Budden’s proposal, celebrities like Tyrese and record producer Hitmaka jumped into the comment section with their reactions. Tyrese wrote, “Let’s f*****g goooooo!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations #GrownManSeason” While Hitmaka added, “❤️❤️🔥🔥🙌🙌👏👏👏” Fans also flooded the comments with congratulations and remembered Joe talking about wanting to take his relationship with Shadée to the next level during recent podcast episodes.
Instagram user @iam_nado80 wrote, “What I love about this proposal is that this was a celebration for him but he made it about her and his love for her. Congratulations @therealcateyes 💍 & @thejoebuddenpod. She’s definitely the one and he knows it💞”
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Instagram user @camilchanel wrote, “My favorite couple ❤️❤️ so beautiful congratulations ❤️❤️”
While Instagram user @healthierconnect wrote, “This is the one ♏️🦂🎊”
Then Instagram user @maseizmyheart_ wrote, “👏👏👏 he been talking about it on his pod about marriage and expressing his love for her ..he finally took flight!! Congratulations.”
Another Instagram user @_therealquake wrote, “A Proposal And His First Baby Girl Otw Congratulations👏🏽”
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Instagram user @_mz_kyndra wrote, “Yessssssssss congratulations 🎊🎈🍾”
Lastly, Instagram user @sunasia wrote, “Sooo beautiful I’m so happy for them 🤎🤎🤎”
Shadée Previously Called Their Love “Unmatched” — And Now They’re Engaged!
Joe Budden and Shadée Monique have reportedly been together for about seven years. The couple started dating in summer 2019 and have shared glimpses of their relationship on social media ever since. Shadée has never been shy about showing love for her man on Instagram. In a sweet birthday post for Joe last year, she shared photos and videos of them together while expressing her appreciation for him and calling their connection unmatched. “I love this man deeply. Our connection is unmatched…something rare and real. The kind of bond that only makes sense when two souls are meant to find each other.” She also said she felt happy to call him her “forever!”
“You are the truth. The realest and most realistic love l’ve ever known. You see me for exactly who I am and love me even deeper for it. We know each other truly not the representative. You love me in a way that makes forever feel too short. You’re my forever—and let’s be real… I’m the luckiest girl alive to call you mine.”
Kacey Musgraves found herself standing beneath an unexpected fire during her Boston concert, but she managed to keep the crowd entertained while the potentially dangerous situation unfolded above her. A small blaze ignited near a lighting fixture in the stage rafters as the country singer performed her 2018 hit “Golden Hour.” The timing was almost too perfect, as the song features the lyric “you set my world on fire” and Musgraves’ planned pyrotechnics were already sending sparks across the stage.
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Concertgoer Daniel Preda captured footage of the incident and shared it on Instagram. In the video, a light fixture above the stage could be seen flickering with flames as Musgraves looked toward the rafters.
The 38-year-old singer initially appeared to assess whether the blaze was part of the production before realizing something had gone wrong. “That looks bad. Genuinely, something’s on fire,” she told the audience.
Musgraves then joked about the potential danger of standing underneath the flames while wearing highly flammable styling products. “I have way too much hairspray to be standing under that sh-t.”
Although the unexpected fire interrupted the concert, Musgraves remained onstage and continued speaking with the audience.
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Country Singer Admits The Fire Was Giving Her Anxiety
Musgraves attempted to redirect the conversation toward the creation of her latest album, but the flames above her remained difficult to ignore. She acknowledged that the situation was making her anxious, particularly because it was not part of the production she had rehearsed. “I only like pyro when I know what’s going to happen,” the singer-songwriter joked.
Musgraves then asked if anyone had an appropriately glamorous piece of firefighting equipment nearby. “Does anybody have a bedazzled fire extinguisher anywhere?”
Her comments earned laughs as she kept the audience calm and entertained throughout the mishap. No injuries were reported in the supplied account, and there was no additional information about what caused the fire.
Kacey Musgraves Honors Dolly Parton During The Same Show
The pyrotechnic scare was not the only emotional moment during Musgraves’ Boston tour stop. Elsewhere in the concert, she paid tribute to Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, August 25, at age 80.
Musgraves performed her own song “Rainbow” before covering Parton’s 1977 hit “Here You Come Again.” Before beginning the tribute, she reflected on how people had been remembering Parton in the days following her death. “I think the most amazing thing about all this is not anybody mentioning the Grammys [Parton won], the accolades, or any of that.”
Musgraves said the most important part of Parton’s legacy was not the awards or industry recognition she accumulated throughout her career, saying, “It’s what a humanitarian [Parton was].”
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The audience responded with cheers as Musgraves continued describing the qualities she admired in the country music legend.
Kacey Musgraves Shared Her Grief After Parton’s Death
Musgraves had already expressed her heartbreak on social media after learning about Parton’s passing. “Dolly,” she wrote alongside a broken heart emoji. “This really really hurts.”
She followed that message with another tribute focused on the joy and glamour Parton brought to the world. “The world feels a lot less sparkly all of a sudden.”
Musgraves also found comfort in the belief that Parton had been reunited with her late husband, Carl Dean. “So glad she’s finally with her Carl Dean. No one talk to me today.”
Dean died in 2025 after 59 years of marriage to Parton. The singer’s parents, Avie Lee Caroline Owens and Robert Lee Parton Sr., also died before her.
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Dolly Parton’s Family Requests Donations To Her Literacy Program
Parton died peacefully in Nashville on August 25, according to an obituary published by Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park. Rather than receiving flowers, her family asked fans to make donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
Y’all! Sukihana and Tylil are proving once again that they know exactly how to keep the internet entertained. The duo recently popped out in a look that had folks instantly recognizing the inspiration, but their commitment to the bit is what really took things to another level.
In a new clip shared to social media, Sukihana and Tylil can be seen dressed up as Tyrese, rocking dark slacks and matching short-sleeve button-ups worn wide open to reveal white shirts underneath. The pair also sport bald caps to complete the look and passionately sing along to Tyrese’s ‘How You Gonna Act Like That.’ Tylil even breaks out some dance moves while Suki plays it cool, as the two appear to reenact the scene inside an empty bathroom. Chile!
Lets Just Say…Roomies Were Not Ready
Fans ran to TSR’s Instagram comment section and had an absolute field day over Sukihana and Tylil’s Tyrese-inspired moment. Some joked that Suki clearly didn’t know all the lyrics, while others said the looks made them resemble YSL Woody. And a few Roomies simply felt like Sukihana and Tylil were getting a head start on Halloween.
One Instagram user @blachaz3 said, “😂😂😂😂this was me fresh off having a baby too, so in her defense, she ain’t wrong for this”
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This Instagram user @at8two8 commented, “Suki look like Birdman 😂”
And, Instagram user @imraedauynn wrote, “y’all too early for halloween”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @derrickadidit commented, “It’s Suki not knowing the lyrics for me. 😂”
While Instagram user @princedre._ added, “Yall Look Like Ysl Woody Not Tyrese😂”
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Lastly, Instagram user @aambbzzzz joked, “I would’ve gladly agreed to this 😂😂😂”
Sukihana Is A Comedian On The Low
Sukihana is proving she’s been on comedian timing since welcoming her latest little one! In a recent snap, Sukihana appears to be relaxing in bed while cradling her newborn against her chest and shoulder, rocking a high puff and what appears to be an animal-print bed dress. But chile, fans quickly clocked the box of Plan B resting against her thigh, especially after she captioned the photo, “My six weeks up,” seemingly referencing the commonly recommended postpartum recovery period. Naturally, the timing had the Roomies cracking up and wondering what exactly Suki was trying to say.
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