A Virgin River actor has been found dead in British Columbia, and Canadian authorities now believe he was the victim of a homicide.

Stewart “Stew” McLean’s body was discovered in the Lions Bay area on May 22, 2026, marking the end of a weeklong search that began when he was reported missing from his home. He was 45. The late actor most recently appeared in season 7 of Virgin River, which premiered in March 2026.

As of publication, no suspects have been named and authorities have not disclosed a possible motive.

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Stewart McLean’s Disappearance

McLean was last seen on May 15, 2026 at his home in Lions Bay, a small village along the Sea-to-Sky Highway north of Vancouver. Three days later, on May 18, the Squamish Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) received a missing persons report and launched an investigation.

On May 19, 2026, the RCMP issued a public appeal for assistance, and Lions Bay Search and Rescue led the initial ground search. The case took a darker turn just one day later, when Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) deployed and assumed control of the case.

“Squamish RCMP initiated an investigation and, through investigative efforts, uncovered evidence that led investigators to believe Mr. McLean was a victim of homicide,” the team said in a press release.

A Homicide Investigation

Canada’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed on May 22, 2026, that remains belonging to McLean had been found in the Lions Bay area.

The IHIT is a specialized unit that handles homicide cases across several jurisdictions in British Columbia’s Lower Mainland. Squamish RCMP is continuing to work alongside IHIT and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance the case.

“On May 20, IHIT deployed and assumed conduct of the investigation,” the team wrote in a statement. “Squamish RCMP continues to work closely with IHIT and the Integrated Forensic Identification Service (IFIS) to advance the investigation.”

No cause of death has been publicly released, and authorities have not shared any theories about what may have happened to the actor. Us Weekly reached out to IHIT for additional comment.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about McLean’s disappearance or the circumstances surrounding his death to contact the IHIT information line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448) or via email at ihitinfo@rcmp–grc.gc.ca.

Stewart McLean’s Agency Pays Tribute

Jodi Caplan, McLean’s longtime agent at Lucas Talent Inc., shared a heartfelt tribute to the late actor.

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“It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our beloved client, Stew McLean. I was fortunate to have worked with Stew for more than 10 years,” Caplan wrote. “He was always such a pleasure to deal with — dedicated, professional, eager, and endlessly funny. Many casting directors have reached out to share their condolences with Stew’s family and with our agency, and every message says the same thing: what a truly great guy he was, and how deeply he will be missed. Rest in peace, Stew. xo”

Before McLean was found, the agency had posted a plea on Facebook: “We’re concerned about our dear client Stew McLean – Please see below and share.”

This story was compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. 

Bethenny Frankel is offering rare insight into her coparenting dynamic with her ex-husband Jason Hoppy.

“I want to be in a successful relationship for myself and my daughter because we’re rolling very light and it comes up during holidays,” Frankel, 55, claimed on the Tuesday, May 19, episode of the “Aspire” podcast. “It comes up just in different ways with our unit.”

She continued, “There are a lot of personal things going on within her family dynamic, let’s just say, that have made it that I want her to be more part of a community.”

Frankel and Hoppy, 54, were married from 2010 to 2012, during which period they welcomed their now-16-year-old daughter Bryn. Amid their contentious divorce, Frankel and Hoppy battled in court over custody of Bryn.

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A judge ultimately ruled in 2021 that Frankel was no longer required to pay Hoppy child support since Bryn primarily resides with her.

“I’m removing myself of this fight for Bryn and my physical, emotional and mental health,” Hoppy said in a court hearing at the time. “I will not spend the remainder of Bryn’s childhood fighting as we share joint physical custody. Bryn knows I love her, I want her and I will always be available for our time together.”

Frankel and Bryn eventually relocated to Florida in 2025.

“We were down in Florida and something very personal transpired,” Frankel said on her “Just B” podcast in May 2025, sharing the reason for the mother-daughter pair’s move to the Sunshine State. “I don’t want to get into all the details of this now, but something happened, and my daughter, who had said years ago, ‘I want to move to Florida,’ she cried to me.”

While Frankel initially dismissed Bryn’s request, the Skinnygirl founder soon realized how desperate her daughter seemed to be for a fresh start.

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“She meant it, and she begged me,” Frankel recalled. “She didn’t have to beg me, like, she was like, ‘I really want this.’ I know my kid and I knew that once this was presented … that she’d want to move. I was just like, ‘F***ing f*** it, OK.’”

Now, Frankel is hopeful to give her daughter a sense of community.

“I want a unit, I want a family,” she stated on Emma Grede’s podcast earlier this week. “I want to be part of a team, and I want to work for sure because I believe in the power of purpose and I believe in being connected to something. I just want enough of the vehicle that I can still connect with an audience in the way that I do now and laugh.”

The science fiction genre is one that lends itself perfectly to producing highly binge-worthy television. After all, what is it that makes a show bingeable? Serialized stories full of gripping mysteries and engaging plot lines, character arcs that are irresistibly compelling, and creativity so enrapturing that it makes clicking on the “next episode” button a necessity more so than a simple temptation.

Binge-watching television is a modern phenomenon of the streaming era, so it’s mostly newer sci-fi shows that are highly bingeable. But there are also plenty of classic sci-fi shows that seem prophetic in how they seemed to understand how audiences would consume television in the future, ticking every box that makes a show binge-worthy in the modern day. If we define “classic” as any series from the 20th century, that leaves us with 10 series that should all be considered essential viewing for fans of the genre.

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‘The Twilight Zone’ (1959–1964)

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It’s true that an element of serialization is almost a necessity for a show to be binge-worthy, but the keyword here happens to be “almost.” The proof? The Twilight Zone, far and away one of the best American sci-fi shows of all time—and most definitely the most influential one. The thing about this classic is that it’s perhaps the most perfect use of the anthology format in television history.

As such, though there are definitely a few underwhelming episodes here, The Twilight Zone mostly delivers across the board. Its many distinct stories are so creative, so freshly original, and so delectably nostalgic that, even if there’s no serialization to keep viewers clicking on “next episode,” the episodes themselves are so strong in their own right that it’s impossible to stop moving on to the next one.

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‘Batman: The Animated Series’ (1992–1995)

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Whether superhero shows like Batman: The Animated Series should or shouldn’t be considered science fiction is a topic for debate, but what’s undeniable is that this is one of the best cartoons of the ’90s. It’s the definitive small-screen portrayal of the Caped Crusader (voiced by the legendary Kevin Conroy), a show that should prove irresistible even for those who hold no nostalgic feelings toward it.

This is another instance of a heavily episodic series that’s nevertheless borderline impossible to stop watching, particularly for those who already find the Dark Knight to be one of the most interesting superheroes in history. Everything about Batman: The Animated Series is so well-realized; its adaptations of and additions to the Batman lore are all so gripping; and its animation has aged so well that it’s abundantly easy to consume the whole thing in less than a month.

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‘Stargate SG-1’ (1997–2007)

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The Stargate franchise was born from Roland Emmerich‘s 1994 blockbuster classic, and from there, we got one of the best military sci-fi franchises in the genre’s history. There’s really not much of a question regarding what the best or most popular installment in the whole franchise is: That honor would have to go to Stargate SG-1, which started out as more of a low-key niche product in the ’90s, but transformed into a pop-cultural sensation after it moved from Showtime to The Sci Fi Channel in 2002.

The ’90s were perhaps the best-ever decade for sci-fi television, and few shows demonstrate that better than Stargate SG-1. With an exceptional ensemble cast that oozes chemistry and a fascinating world that never got dull throughout the show’s run, the show is a brilliant blend of episodic “world-of-the-week” elements and an overarching serialized narrative that grows in importance as the show goes on. With over 200 episodes, it’s definitely not a show one can binge-watch in a single week, but that doesn’t make it any less addictive.

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‘Cowboy Bebop’ (1998–1999)

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Cowboy Bebop is perhaps the most iconic and acclaimed sci-fi anime series in history, one of the shows that helped popularize anime among Western audiences in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Twenty-seven years after its conclusion, it’s still one of the best TV show masterpieces of the last 30 years, a neo-noir space Western that works wonderfully in virtually every way that matters.

Genre-bending, visually delectable, and flawlessly paced, it’s a show that pretends to be episodic, but it also features a strong, slow-burning serialized story and a sense of aesthetic continuity that you can’t get in any other show. The story’s paced like a good tune (paired with some phenomenal music), and the character-driven story is a blast from start to finish, making Cowboy Bebop‘s 26 episodes abundantly easy to get through.

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‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’ (1993–1999)

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You’d be hard-pressed to find a Star Trek fan who thinks that Deep Space Nine is the franchise’s best show ever, but is it the most bingeable of the bunch? It most definitely is. By this point in the life of Gene Roddenberry‘s franchise, some kind of refreshing was needed, and a refreshing is precisely what Deep Space Nine provided by introducing complete serialization to the Star Trek television universe.

Complete with a fantastic cast, top-tier production values, and the best villain that Star Trek has ever shown on the small screen, Deep Space Nine is the kind of binge-worthy sci-fi show that gets better every season. It’s not perfect, particularly since there are some elements of filler that definitely haven’t aged the best, but for the most part, this is a criminally underappreciated chapter of Star Trek‘s history.

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‘Farscape’ (1999–2003)

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The worst thing about Farscape is the fact that it ends. Produced by The Jim Henson Company, this is one of the most groundbreaking sci-fi shows in history, a perfectly written and visually delightful cult classic that has aged like fine wine in virtually every way. If only for its revolutionary work with make-up, prosthetics, and animatronic puppets, it makes it impossible to watch only one episode at a time.

But its visuals aren’t the only thing that Farscape has going for it, which only makes it more addictive. Blending quirky goofiness and camp with seriously dramatic character-driven drama and high-stakes stories, this is one of the most perfect space operas that the small screen has ever seen. Its breaking of genre molds and clever mixture of serialization and episodic elements make it a must-see for people who love sci-fi television.

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‘Legend of the Galactic Heroes’ (1988–1997)

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Legend of the Galactic Heroes is one of the most iconic anime series of the 20th century, one of those sci-fi anime shows that can be considered masterpieces. It’s the second and longest-running animated adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka‘s series of epic sci-fi novels, and watching the show itself feels like watching a fascinating science fiction book come to life.

Politically and philosophically complex in its thematic work, sprawling in its world-building, and absolutely gorgeous in its cutting-edge animation—which has aged perfectly—, it’s a phenomenal show that even those who don’t typically love anime should consider checking out. It’s television at its most episodic, an airtight story where every moment of every episode starts building up a sense of momentum that leads all the way to an enthralling conclusion.

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‘Future Boy Conan’ (1978)

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Future Boy Conan is one of the best animated shows you’ve probably never heard of—and it’s a borderline crime that so few people have ever heard of it, because it was actually the first time that Hayao Miyazaki oversaw an entire TV series as director. As such, many people consider it the legendary Studio Ghibli filmmaker’s directorial debut.

You can see every signature here that would turn Miyazaki into a legend soon enough: ahead-of-its-time animation, a delightful sense of humor, a thrilling plot full of memorable characters, exceptional music, and surprisingly mature themes. With there only being 26 episodes, there’s no excuse for fans of Miyazaki and anime in general not to watch what’s easily one of the greatest animated shows of the 20th century.

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‘Babylon 5’ (1994–1998)

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Babylon 5 revolutionized American science fiction television. In fact, it was a landmark in the history of American television in general. Very unusually for American broadcast television at the time, this cult classic was devised as a sort of novel for television, where each season would serve as a different chapter of a pre-planned five-season story arc. For such an ambitious premise, it’s surprising that Babylon 5 turned out as well as it did.

It’s one of the most exciting sci-fi shows to binge-watch, if only because it’s a delight to watch how this group of creatives in the mid- and late ’90s set a new gold standard for sci-fi television going forward. Babylon 5‘s serialization still works flawlessly all these many years later, and though some elements of the show do feel pretty dated by modern standards, those elements only add to its nostalgic charm.

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‘The Prisoner’ (1967–1968)

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The British show The Prisoner is one of the best forgotten shows of the 1960s, a surreal gem with elements of spy fiction and psychological drama. It’s a mind-bending trip that was far ahead of its time, and is even more engrossing to watch today than it was back in the late ’60s. Complex, Kafkaesque, and thematically powerful, it’s a powerful reflection of the mentality generated by the countercultural movements of its era.

The Prisoner is definitely not for those who prefer their sci-fi to be straightforward, since its escalating sense of weirdness and mystery only keeps getting less and less apologetic about its surrealism as its 17-episode single season progresses. But for people who tend to be pulled into sci-fi shows by their philosophical hooks, The Prisoner should prove to be an absolute blast.

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1967 – 1968-00-00

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Don Chaffey, Pat Jackson, Peter Graham Scott

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George Markstein, Anthony Skene, Terence Feely, Vincent Tilsley, Ian Rakoff

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  Bartlett Mullins

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There’s something about a true resort-style dress that just hits differently. They’re easy to slip on, move with the breeze and somehow make even a quick iced coffee run feel like a beachside moment. We’re partial to floaty maxis, soft prints and silhouettes that don’t cling, tug or require a second thought. However, that easy, expensive-looking energy is something you usually only find tucked inside a coastal boutique.

The good news is that you don’t actually need a plane ticket (or a boutique price tag) to get the look. Amazon is quietly stocked with breezy, resort-ready dresses that channel the same elevated vibe without the markup. In fact, we found 17 styles that look straight out of a luxe beach shop, starting at just $18.

These 17 Resort-Style Dresses Look Straight Out of a Beach Boutique

1. Our Favorite: The wavy hem on this blue maxi dress gives it that breezy, expensive-looking drape without any structure pulling at your waist. The spaghetti straps keep it light for hot afternoons.

2. Sophisticated Stripes: The khaki and white vertical stripes do the lengthening work here, while the spaghetti straps ensure this striped maxi sundress doesn’t feel stuffy. At $28, it punches well above its price.

3. Everyday Ease: The blue and white floral print on this boho maxi hides bulge, sunscreen smudges and the occasional spilled coffee. At $18, you’ll want it in every color.

4. Nautical Vibes: The smocked bodice on PrettyGarden’s nautical pick stretches to fit without binding, and the wavy hem moves when you do. The spaghetti straps easily layer under a denim jacket, too.

5. Luxe Lace: The cotton eyelet keeps this lace tank maxi breathable in real heat, while the A-line shape skims past the midsection. The crewneck means it works without a necklace.

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6. Floral Fun: Smocking through the bodice on this floral maxi dress gives shape without annoying zippers or hooks. The vibrant print does the talking, so accessories can stay simple.

7. Figure-Flattering: The wrap silhouette and belted waist on this floral midi dress cinch where you want and let it float where you don’t. The ruffle cap sleeves cover the upper arm question.

8. Paisley Perfection: Slip on this paisley printed dress over a swimsuit for a beach club lunch, then wear it straight to dinner. The elevated, eye-catching pattern does all the work.

9. Loose and Slimming: A loose cut moves with your body instead of fighting against you, which matters in humidity. You’ll reach for this short-sleeve maxi as temps climb because it feels like wearing nothing — and it’s just $25!

10. Fabulously Flowy: Embroidery elevates a basic silhouette into something that looks designer. This floral midi dress reads expensive at $60.

11. Make a Statement: The black and pink floral print on this strapless bodycon turns it into such a statement piece that you can skip the jewelry. The curve-hugging fit holds its shape all night.

12. Must-Have Mini:  This short-sleeve mini is fun without trying too hard. It’s perfect for a tropical vacation, a beach town brunch or anywhere that calls for bare legs.

13. Pretty in Pink: Pink and red stripes sound risky, but the pairing actually flatters most skin tones. The smocked back on this striped design keeps the front clean and fitted.

14. Coastal Classic: Blue and white stripes, ruffle cap sleeves and yes, real pockets! Dokotoo’s striped midi dress covers the basics without trying to reinvent them.

15. Sweet Swiss Dot: Swiss dot adds texture without weight, and the cap sleeves cover the shoulder without trapping heat. The ruffle hem on this timeless dress keeps it romantic.

16. Halter Hero: Halter necklines pull the eye up and show off the collarbone, which most dresses ignore. This midi dress uses that to its advantage.

17. Comfort MVP: This boho print maxi has a sleeveless design, scoop neckline and practical pockets. The bold, tropical-inspired print hides everything.

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Roommates, things took a wild turn in Traverse City, Michigan after what started as an alleged liquor store theft. Nonetheless, it quickly escalated into a situation police say nobody saw coming. What began as a simple shoplifting complaint quickly escalated into an arrest and a hospital visit. And, a whole list of charges that has the internet doing a double-take.

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Liquor Store Run Turns Into Arrest, Hospital Trip In Traverse City

According to police, the 48-year-old woman was first caught by employees inside a Traverse City liquor store, allegedly drinking alcohol without paying. Officials say she later returned the next day and tried to take a bottle of Chardonnay. Additionally, this prompted the staff to try to intervene. After arresting her, officers discovered the stolen bottle concealed in a body cavity while she was in custody. Authorities then sent her to Munson Medical Center for treatment.

Repeat Trip Ends In Arrest, Hospital Visit, Multiple Charges

Authorities say this wasn’t even her first run-in with the store. Just a day earlier, she allegedly walked into the same Traverse City liquor store and drank a bottle off the shelf around 9 a.m. without paying, before getting caught. Twenty-four hours later, she reportedly returned and tried again, only for the situation to escalate in a way that ended with an arrest, a hospital trip, and multiple charges. She is now facing two counts of retail fraud, one count of smuggling, and trespassing—charges that escalated quickly from a liquor store dispute to a much more serious legal situation.

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Sarah Ferguson’s image has been under scrutiny for the longest, and now the traits that defined her behind the palace walls are coming into the limelight. 

The former Duchess of York has long been linked to controversy, particularly due to her past association with Jeffrey Epstein. While she has kept a low profile amid renewed attention surrounding those ties, revelations about her personal life and behavior continue to emerge.

Author Andrew Lownie has now offered new insight into Ferguson’s lifestyle and the atmosphere surrounding those who worked closely with her.

In a recent interview, Lownie detailed what he claimed it was like working for Ferguson, describing the environment as “absolutely chaotic.”

According to the writer, Ferguson’s unpredictability was a source of tension because “she couldn’t make up her mind” and changed her mind at the last minute.

The author of “Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York” further claimed that her behavior had a serious impact on staff morale, as many employees became emotionally overwhelmed and eventually resigned.

“Very few people stayed,” Lownie told Page Six. “And if they did, it was a sort of 24-hour-a-day job because she has this extraordinary energy and she would be flying off in different places, not very organized.”

The chaos extended beyond staffing issues into her personal habits, with Lownie accusing Ferguson of living extravagantly as she had elaborate meals prepared only to be abandoned moments later.

“Huge waste,” Lownie said. “It’s extraordinary…everything has to be new…Just this Marie Antoinette kind of life, you know, easy come, easy go.”

The royal commentator went on to describe the 66-year-old as “very manipulative,” claiming that she often turned people against one another while drawing them into unusual business ventures.

Sarah Ferguson Reportedly Linked to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs In New Report 

As Lownie continues to portray Ferguson as impulsive and manipulative, fresh allegations connecting her to music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are adding even more controversy to her public image.

As The Blast reported, the latest claims revealed by insiders alleged that Ferguson shared a private relationship with Combs that began after the pair met at a party hosted by Ghislaine Maxwell in 2002.

Their connection allegedly evolved into a “secret friends with benefits” arrangement by 2004, and the two later traveled together across Europe and Africa while attending lavish events and visiting luxury hotels.

Ferguson Reportedly Hiding Away With Financial Help From Friends

With the new claims about the mom of two involved with Combs, Ferguson is once again facing difficult headlines that threaten to overshadow her efforts to stay out of the spotlight.

When conversations and questions heightened over her and ex-Prince Andrew’s relationship with Epstein, Ferguson was said to be hiding away from public attention. 

Royal commentator Helen Chard suggested that Ferguson has been relying heavily on close friends for emotional and financial support during the difficult period.

“Incognito, anxious Fergie is keeping a low profile,” Chard said, per The Blast. “She cannot believe how low she has sunk, although, contrary to people’s thoughts, she is not destitute. Friends have stepped in to whisk her away from her stress.”

The Royal Was Spotted in Austria Amid Losing Another Honorary Position 

After spending about seven months hiding, the ex-royal stepped back into the public eye as she was seen at a luxury ski resort in Austria. 

According to The Blast, she was seen getting out of a Mercedes near her private chalet in a quiet Alpine town. The sighting marked her return since her last official outing, which was at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent in September 2025.

Her reappearance came shortly after leaders in York voted unanimously to revoke her Freedom of the City honor, which she had held for decades. 

Could Princess Eugenie’s Pregnancy Bring A Positive Turn For The Family?

Amid mounting pressure and damaging headlines, there may still be a hopeful development for Ferguson and her family.

Her daughter, Princess Eugenie, is expecting a child, news that was publicly celebrated by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Royal commentator lan Pelham Turner suggested the pregnancy announcement could represent a major “turning point” for the York family.

As The Blast reported, he explained that Eugenie is well-liked within the royal family and has stepped in alongside her sister, Princess Beatrice, when senior royals were unable to attend engagements. 

Turner added that the baby news might mark a “turning point” for Ferguson and Andrew, giving them a chance to move further away from controversy and focus instead on family life.

Aww, Roomies! The Game is having a proud dad moment as his daughter, Cali Taylor, heads off to prom. The rapper shared photos and a heartfelt message to celebrate his baby girl’s milestone. Game admitted he felt super emotional, and fans felt it too, saying they can’t believe how fast Cali has grown up.

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The Game Can’t Believe His Baby Girl Is Headed To Prom

On Friday, May 22, The Game dropped some photos on Instagram showing his daughter, Cali Taylor, before she headed to prom. In one pic, he gives Cali a kiss on the cheek while she serves face and stuns in a blue dress. More photos show Cali posing solo, while another flick catches her alongside her date. In his caption, Game told fans he felt proud watching his baby girl head to prom, but admitted he was ready to shed tears because she’s growing up way too fast. “My baby went to prom today. Such a beautiful girl with the biggest heart. Guess I’ll go cry in the car now 🥶” 

Fans Are In Their Feelings Over Cali’s Prom Night

Fans immediately flooded Game’s comment section with reactions to the photos of Cali. Plenty of folks said seeing how grown she looks made them feel super old, while others said she looked stunning and admitted they wanted to shed tears right along with Game.

Instagram user @reddhairfetish wrote, “This makes me feel old 😩 I remember the beautiful little girl with the big curly ponytail, your baby girl is growing up 🥹😍😍” 

Instagram user @leeleebabiibop wrote, “Wow 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹we literally watched her grow!!!!!!!!! So beautiful 😍❤️” 

While Instagram user @asheleyturner wrote, “Awhh she looks so beautiful 🩵” 

Then Instagram user @hautecommodity__ wrote, “This is how it’s done. Simple yet classy. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾” 

Another Instagram user @povofbree wrote, “I love how her dress is very age appropriate and classy. She looks stunning! ❤️” 

Instagram user @cassyathenaphoto wrote, “She’s gorgeous 🥰🥰🥰🥰” 

While another Instagram user @chantellj23 wrote, “Cali 🩵 beautiful girl , dads twin 🔥” 

Then another Instagram user @faridanaguiib wrote, “Congratulations Cali! so gorgeous 😍” 

Finally, Instagram user @sonyae wrote, “Wow that bby is grown 🥹🩵 i always knew she was gon be T😍😍😍😍” 

Game Might Be A Rapper, But He’s A Proud Dad Immediately After!

Fans know The Game doesn’t play when it comes to his kids. The Los Angeles emcee has four mini-me’s in total — his eldest son, Harlem Taylor, from his previous relationship with Aleska Jordan, Cali and King Taylor from his relationship with Tiffney Cambridge, and Blaze Taylor from his relationship with Shaniece Taylor. Last year, Game shared a funny video with Cali, King, and Harlem, showing them clowning him while he tried to show them some love. Once the internet peeped it, folks said the clip gave MAJOR copy-and-paste energy. See the video below.

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As a general rule, TV lovers don’t take Easter eggs all that seriously. After all, these are usually nothing more than little in-jokes inserted into an episode by someone trying to keep themselves amused. Every now and then, though, an Easter egg introduces some absolutely game-changing ramifications for a fictional universe. That’s exactly what happened in the Andor episode “Announcement,” but most Star Wars fans didn’t notice because the Easter Egg is almost impossible to read.

By the end of this episode, Cassian Andor is arrested by a Stormtrooper and sentenced to six years in prison despite having committed no crime other than trying to reason with a space cop. Like much of the show, this episode emphasizes the banality of evil and demonstrates how the cogs of fascism are oiled by bureaucracy as much as blood. Look closely at some data plates in this episode, and you can see what various inmates have been arrested for. One hapless prisoner was arrested for “suspected Force sensitivity,” which secretly explains how the Empire kept a stranglehold on the galaxy without firing a single shot.

Hope You Brought Your Decoder Ring

In “Announcement,” the prisoner arrested for suspected Force activity is not an actual character. The name given is Keith Seymoure, which is an homage to an Andor set decoration concept artist of the same name. Of course, you can’t easily read any of this because the data plate in question is written in Aurabesh, the fake language that characters in Star Wars used to communicate in Galactic Basic. If you know how to read Aurabesh (there are a frightening number of guides online), it’s quite easy to translate what the data plates say.

Keith’s plate has two charges listed on it. First, he was charged with assaulting an Imperial officer, which makes sense. The Empire would obviously want to discourage violence against Stormtroopers or other Imperial agents, especially as the influence of the Rebellion grows. The second charge, though, is more intriguing. According to the data plate, Keith was also arrested because authorities suspected he could use the Force.

An Intergalactic Witchhunt

Now, it would theoretically be possible to scan samples of prisoners’ blood for midichlorians to determine whether they were Force-sensitive or not. This is exactly what Qui-Gon Jinn does to verify that Anakin Skywalker is strong in the Force. But we never see Imperials in Andor make an attempt to do so. Given the show’s extremely bleak portrayal of Imperial justice, it seems likely that most officers don’t care if the charge is true or whether or not they can prove it. Instead, this becomes the Star Wars equivalent of an ongoing witch hunt, allowing the Empire to track, arrest, and execute anyone they dislike.

It’s a brilliant strategy, really. In addition to giving the Empire a reason to casually arrest innocent people, a law outlawing Force-sensitives helps keep people scared of the Jedi. This law paints Jedi as criminals and makes people scared of even associating with someone who can use the Force. At the same time, it effectively encourages citizens to report any unusual activity from their friends, family, and neighbors. Over time, this would likely lead to the arrest, interrogation, and execution of more than a few actual Force-sensitives. Mostly, though, this law does what the Empire does best: keeps everyone in line through fear. 

When Revenge of the Sith came out, many of us were shocked that all of these powerful Jedi were taken out by Clone Troopers. As it turns out, magic powers and a laser sword can only do so much when enough people are shooting at you. Now, Andor has revealed that Jedi can be defeated by something far more insidious than military might: nosy neighbors. Thanks to this law, anyone can be arrested at any time and held indefinitely for “crimes” they didn’t even commit. Is this terrifying stuff? Absolutely. But what else were you expecting from an Empire led by a lightning-shooting monster and his asthmatic robot gimp?

Bhad Bhabie is giving fans more insight into her recent beauty journey while addressing social media chatter surrounding her lips. The rapper recently took to Instagram Stories to show off her “natural” lips and explain why she decided to dissolve her lip fillers.

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Bhad Bhabie Explains Why She Dissolved Her Lip Fillers

On Saturday, May 23, Bhad Bhabie uploaded a close-up selfie to her Instagram Story, showing followers what she called her “natural lips.” In the post, she revealed that her lips are currently filler-free after dissolving her lip fillers, adding that lips “can grow and shrink with age.”

In a follow-up post, the rapper shared that she spent years repeatedly getting her lips filled and dissolved because she believed something looked off. However, she later discovered the issue was tied to a pigmentation condition rather than the filler itself.

Bhad Bhabie revealed that a dermatologist diagnosed her with a loss of pigmentation after multiple dissolving treatments. She added that she is now focused on correcting the issue through lip-blushing treatments and other cosmetic procedures.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users quickly flooded The Shade Room Teens’ comment section with reactions to Bhad Bhabie’s posts.

Instagram user @diijah.b wrote, “I hate this girl feels she has to explain everything and her body to yall.”

Another Instagram user @tiarafromnycc_ wrote, “Now baby.. we know that’s not your natural lip. But it’s ok. You still cute 🫶🏽”

While Instagram user @ms.boujeebaby wrote, “I love being a black woman thats all I gotta say 🥰🥰🥰”

Instagram user @ms.milkmarieee wrote, “She prolly feel like she always gotta explain herself do to yall feeling like yall always gotta attack her idkkk”

Another Instagram user @reallyashlee wrote, “We was born but not yesterday sis”

While Instagram user @_nylecia wrote, “Your lips can grow??? Never heard this 😭”

Instagram user @bratphul wrote, “Why does it matter at this point? 99.9% of celebrities & influencers have some type of cosmetics done & it’s nothing wrong with that.”

Another Instagram user @daddy.neeesh wrote, “She know she made that right up 😭 we remember them balled up lips on dr Phil show BYE FR 😂”

While Instagram user @lovergirldiaries001 wrote, “Queen please stop explaining yourself to everyone!! It’s YOUR body. People are always worried about WOMENS BODYS!

Bhad Bhabie Gives Amber Rose Her Flowers After Debuting Blonde Buzz Cut

Earlier this month, Bhad Bhabie debuted a blonde buzz cut that quickly sparked comparisons to Amber Rose across social media. The rapper’s new hairstyle also came shortly after she addressed allegations accusing her of trying to look like a Black woman.

After fans began debating the similarities online, Bhad Bhabie took to Instagram to give Amber Rose credit for inspiring the look.

“Yall don’t have to defend me saying Amber doesn’t own ‘blonde buzz cut’ because actually SHE DOES,” she wrote. “When I was back in my pixie phase, I literally said, ‘Imma do a blonde buzz cut like Amber.’”

Amber Rose later reposted Bhad Bhabie’s comments to her Instagram Story, writing, “Twin @bhadbhabie ❤️🌹”

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Taylor Sheridan’s name has practically become shorthand for modern television empire-building. Between Yellowstone, Tulsa King, Mayor of Kingstown, and a growing pile of spinoffs, the writer-producer has turned Paramount+ into his personal playground. But buried underneath all the cowboy drama and small-town crime sagas is arguably his most underrated series: Lioness.

Originally released as Special Ops: Lioness in 2023, the spy thriller never generated the same cultural obsession as Sheridan’s ranch dramas. Lioness debuted to a wide spectrum of critical reviews and was generally dismissed as just yet another loud, hyper-masculinized military fantasy; however, it has blossomed over the last two seasons into one of the most compelling titles on Paramount+, featuring an all-star cast, incredibly intense action sequences, and a surprisingly heartfelt foundation. Fortunately for it, the official announcement of Season 3 will allow many more potential viewers to catch up.

‘Lioness’ Turns a Familiar Spy Formula Into Something More Personal

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The story of Lioness centers on Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña), who is a senior CIA Agent overseeing an undercover program that places women in the inner circles of high-risk targets. The summary sounds exactly like regular post-9/11 espionage TV shows. The show, however, works because it focuses on the individuals trapped in these operations.

Season 1 follows Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), an ex-marine who was recruited into the program after she escaped from an abusive relationship. She has been assigned to get close to Aaliyah (Stephanie Nur), the daughter of a terrorist financier, while trying to manage the emotional consequences of lying to someone she is beginning to form an attachment to. Sheridan develops the season around this emotional conflict rather than relying solely on explosions and tactical jargon.

That emotional conflict gives Lioness more bite than many modern action thrillers. Cruz is not treated like a disposable action figure, and neither is Joe, whose increasingly fractured home life becomes just as important as the missions themselves. Some of the show’s strongest scenes have nothing to do with firefights at all. They’re arguments in kitchens, exhausted phone calls, or moments where Joe realizes she’s becoming a stranger to her own family.

Zoe Saldaña Gives One of the Best Performances of Her Career

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Saldaña has been at the helm of multiple billion-dollar franchises for several years, but Lioness offers her an opportunity to portray a different kind of character. Joe is brilliant, but she is also angry and exhausted, living on almost constant adrenaline. Saldaña plays Joe as someone who has been so tense in every muscle of her body for so long that she appears almost like a puppet. The reason that the performance works is that there is no romanticized version of Joe. She is good at her job to the point of obsession; however, throughout the story, it becomes clear that her career has taken a massive social and personal toll on Joe’s life. There are moments when reality seems almost too heavy — Sheridan leans into Joe’s military bravado, but Saldaña keeps the character grounded enough that the emotional consequences of that fall are felt.

Laysla De Oliveira is equally strong as Cruz. The first season lives or dies on whether viewers buy the connection between Cruz and Aaliyah, and De Oliveira sells every second of it. Her scenes carry a vulnerability that cuts through the show’s heavier tactical elements. As for the supporting cast, Nicole Kidman and Morgan Freeman could have easily phoned in roles like these, but both bring a sharpness to the series’ political side. Michael Kelly also slides naturally into Sheridan’s world of morally compromised officials and backroom power plays.

Season 2 Is Where ‘Lioness’ Really Finds Its Identity

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Lioness was well-received in Season 2 after criticism at the beginning of its run in Season 1. After the show found its flow and consistency, the same critics who wrote Lioness off initially are now seeing it in a new light. The change in perception can be attributed to greater confidence among the showrunners as the scope of the political intrigue and the character development continue to evolve. The show is moving away from a straight anti-terrorist thriller and is truly embracing the fact that it presents women as protagonists in a male-dominated genre without reducing them to caricatures or stereotypes.

The pacing and the brutality of the fight scenes also increase as the show progresses. Sheridan stages combat with an almost documentary-style intensity. The rescue mission that opens Season 2 is one of the most tense action sequences he’s directed outside Sicario. At the same time, the show gets better at slowing down when it needs to. Joe’s growing disillusionment with her job gives the second season more weight, especially as her family starts questioning the life she’s chosen.

Beneath all the gunfire and covert operations is a show about burnout, patriotism, sacrifice, and the emotional damage left behind by endless war. It may never become as massive as Yellowstone, but Lioness deserves far more attention than it gets. Few streaming thrillers move this fast while still giving their characters room to breathe. Even fewer manage to make hardened operatives feel genuinely human.

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July 23, 2023

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Paramount+

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Directors

John Hillcoat, Anthony Byrne, Paul Cameron, Stephen Kay, Taylor Sheridan

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