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Buffy Cancellation Saved Franchise, Nobody Wants To Admit It
By Chris Snellgrove
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Recently, Buffy the Vampire Slayer fans received devastating news: Hulu killed the upcoming reboot of the popular supernatural series. The fandom reaction to this news has generally been very grim, and many are sharpening their stakes and wondering who to blame. Buffy legend Sarah Michelle Gellar helped aim their ire at one unnamed executive, someone who never cared for the original show and allegedly took great delight in killing the reboot.
However, news of the cancellation made me let out a breath I didn’t even realize I was holding. The blunt truth is that we’ve gotten tons of awful television revivals in recent years, including The X-Files, Charmed, and Star Trek: Picard. Buffy’s own reboot getting canceled means our memories of a nearly perfect television show will remain unstained by what looked to be an awful revival. Plus, the cancellation means fans won’t have to face a very sobering truth: a reboot would be nothing without the involvement of canceled Buffy creator Joss Whedon.
Another One Bites The Dust

A year ago, the future seemed uncharacteristically sunny for Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Hulu had ordered a pilot for a revival with the name Buffy: New Sunnydale, and it had some serious talent behind it. The script came courtesy of Nora and Lilla Zuckerman, who are best known for writing episodes of Poker Face, one of the greatest female-led series in modern television. The pilot was directed by Best Picture Oscar winner Chloé Zhao. Most importantly, original Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar was returning to reprise her iconic role.
While Hulu ordered some changes to the pilot, everyone involved was generally confident that the show would proceed, resulting in an order for a full season. At the eleventh hour, the streamer canceled the show, and Gellar later blamed an unnamed executive for this decision. The executive seems to be Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich, a man who oversees the Hulu Originals division. Right now, Buffy fans want to drive a stake into his heart. But I can’t help but feel that Erwich just helped all of us dodge a bullet (or maybe it was a crossbow bolt).
Not Getting The Gang Back Together

The first reason I think a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was doomed to failure is that Sarah Michelle Gellar was the only member of the original cast to return for the pilot. That might have changed if the show had gotten ordered to series, but right now, she was the only connection to the original show. The connection also wasn’t very strong: reportedly, one of the changes Hulu requested for the pilot is giving Sarah Michelle Gellar a beefier role.
As great as Gellar is, the original Buffy succeeded because it was an ensemble show, and any genuine attempt to revive the original series would need to revive most (ideally, all) of the ensemble. Otherwise, you’re just watching a single popular actor going through the motions in a completely different television show. Weirdly enough, I think the best analog for how bad a Buffy reboot would be is the short-lived Frasier revival at Paramount. It brought back Kelsey Grammar, but he was surrounded by new characters, a new setting, a new job, etc. The network learned the hard way that fans want the whole ensemble back, not just the title character.

Personally, I wouldn’t want a Buffy reboot that is comprised almost entirely of new characters. It’s really the worst of both worlds. There would be a bunch of new people that old fans don’t really care about because they want to see more of Xander, Willow, and Giles. Meanwhile, the reboot would dangle Sarah Michelle Gellar in front of us without giving her much in the way of purpose or even screentime.
Hulu Was Right: The Buffy Reboot Was Really, Really Bad
According to the leaked script reviewed by Variety, the Buffy reboot pilot originally only had Sarah Michelle Gellar get a one-line cameo at the very end. After rewrites, she got more screentime, but her role will definitely upset the fandom. You see, Buffy now works for a major insurance company, and she has to return to Sunnydale because of a sudden high number of claims. On one hand, this new job proves that the Slayer was able to move on and finally live a normal life. On the other hand, it’s kind of depressing imagining the woman who repeatedly saved the world ending up as just another cubicle drone.

Most of the pilot focused on the new character Nova, a recently called Slayer who has to fight vampires with the help of her own Scooby Gang. She lives in Sunnydale, and modern residents know about the city’s shady supernatural history. But that knowledge won’t protect anyone because all the vampires Buffy seemingly defeated in the series finale have been reawakened, and they have all come back hungry.
Personally, I think this pilot sounds like a very lame retread of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer concept. Specifically, it sounds like a retread of Season 7, which teased that Dawn would be getting her own Scoobies before dropping that plotline like a hot potato. Speaking of Season 7, this pilot picks up decades later, but it does so in the worst possible way. There seems to be no solid explanation for why the vampires are back, nor is there any explanation for where all the other Slayers are since Buffy awakened them. In this way, the reboot makes all of Buffy’s actions and sacrifices in her own series finale completely meaningless!
Lost Without Joss

We’ve established most of the reasons why the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot would have sucked: a major lack of Buffy, a complete absence of other cast members, and a plot that ruins the earlier show’s lore. However, the reboot was also doomed for a reason that most fans aren’t really ready to admit. Namely, the new show was being made without controversial Buffy creator Joss Whedon. Without his unique voice, the reboot was doomed from the very beginning.
Whedon isn’t involved with the reboot because he got canceled, seemingly for very good reasons. Ray Fisher claimed that Whedon was verbally abusive on the Justice League set, and costar Gal Gadot alleges that Whedon threatened her career so she would comply with his demands. Buffy and Angel star Charisma Carpenter also claimed Whedon was abusive, saying that her pregnancy made her fat and callously asking if she planned on keeping the baby. Her statements were supported by other Buffy actors who agreed that Whedon created a hostile work environment, including David Boreanaz, Amber Benson, James Marsters, and Eliza Dushku.

Hovering over all of this was the bombshell revelation from Joss Whedon’s ex-wife (Kai Cole) that, despite Whedon being such an avowed feminist, he had cheated on her with multiple women, including fans and Hollywood colleagues. He even had at least one affair with an unnamed actor on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Cole’s letter came out amid the #MeToo movement, which went a long way towards canceling Whedon. His cancellation was complete once Ray Fisher and Gal Gadot made their allegations, and even though no charges were ever formally filed, his career had a stake driven right into its heart.
All of this is to say that Joss Whedon was exposed as a hypocrite, and even though it took decades, it was rewarding to see him face justice for his alleged actions. However, nobody can deny that Whedon’s quirky humor and particular style of writing were the secret sauce that transformed Buffy the Vampire Slayer into such a cultural phenomenon. The reboot ultimately found itself in a terrible position: if they brought Whedon back, Hulu would be accused of condoning his alleged abuse. But by refusing to bring him on board, the streamer ended up with a script that fell so far short of the original show they killed the reboot altogether.
Here Lies Buffy Summers

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot is dead, and that’s a good thing. Instead of getting another crappy reboot, this franchise will remain an artifact of the late ‘90s and early aughts. We can enjoy streaming old episodes, dusting off our DVDs (remember those cool menu animations?), or even reading the surprisingly great comic books. In this way, Buffy will live as long as fans have nostalgia for its powerful pop culture impact.
Sarah Michelle Gellar and others are hoping to shop this reboot pilot around to other networks or streamers, but I’m hoping this thing stays dusted. Everything we know about the reboot makes it look like it would have been a sloppy, shoddy parody of everything fans loved about the original show. Plus, if there’s anything we’ve learned about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, it’s that nothing good happens when something comes back from the dead!
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Gucci Mane Disses Pooh Shiesty, Big 30 In ‘Crash Dummy’ Song
Days after the arrests of Pooh Shiesty, his father, Big30 and six others, Gucci Mane is finally breaking his silence. Over the last two days, reports have confirmed that Gucci spoke with Dallas police on the evening of the incident, January 10. But die-hard Gucci fans weren’t sold on him “snitching.” But Gucci’s new diss record, ‘Crash Dummy,’ is telling it ALL.
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Gucci Mane Pops Off On Pooh Shiesty & Big30 In ‘Crash Dummy’
While the internet debated how Gucci Mane would handle the criminal case against his artist, he was preparing to release ‘Crash Dummy.’ There’s no telling whether he recorded the diss record after this week’s arrests and failed bond hearing. However, he teased the track on Thursday, announcing its midnight release on April 10. The release marks exactly three months from the day he was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed, on January 10. It’s also the first time Gucci has publicly spoken out about what happened, despite viral reports about what he told Dallas police after the alleged incident.
‘Crash Dummy’ is three minutes long, but goes in on Pooh Shiesty and Big30 from the jump. Though he doesn’t name them, here’s what he raps:
“Tell the truth, you went out like a real crash dummy / And after all that, boy you still signed to me. I’m like Birdman and n*gga, this my Cash Money /And your fat a*s flunkie, he a stone cold junkie.”
As the verse continues, Gucci Mane gave his POV of what went down on January 10. He confirmed that he believed they had a business meeting, but “it was a setup.” Mane said they were dapping him up, but “plotting against” him the whole time. Still, he’s not taking it personal, he said. For me, it’s all business.
“What don’t kill you make you stronger, don’t bite the hand that feeds you. And my money keep getting longer now these haters got amnesia.”
A few seconds later, he talks about winning “stupid prizes” after playing “stupid games.” Adding that, “Some people like to take a n*gga kindness for weakness, I pulled up on business but y’all was on some weak sh*t.” Later, seemingly taking another shot at Pooh Shiesty and his dad, Lontrell Williams Sr., Gucci raps:
“You learn from ya daddy/ So I guess that it’s hereditary / I’m that same n***a who put money on your commissary.”
Gucci Mane clarifies that “this ain’t back in the day,” and that he’s not letting anyone destroy what he built, especially his 1017 label. He then bragged about being the CEO and signing the checks! “I done been betrayed now my heart turned cold,” he raps in the chorus. In the outro, he says: “CEO. 1017 for life. Big Gucci. This for all the crash dummies out there. I don’t know what the f**k you thought. Still getting money, this ain’t that.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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Natasha Lyonne returns to red carpet in first public appearance after reported removal from flight
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The actress attended a “Lorne” documentary event after reported flight drama and having walked the “Euphoria” premiere carpet in a see-through top.
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BBC investigation finds BAFTA Awards' 'highly offensive' airing of uncensored N-word 'had no editorial justification'
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The BBC’s Executive Complaints Unit reported that members of the production team “say they did not hear or recognize the N-word” during the broadcast.
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Brooklyn Beckham Shares 4th Anniversary Card to Wife Nicola
Brooklyn Beckham marked four years of marriage to Nicola Peltz Beckham by reflecting on how they have “been through so much together.”
In a Thursday, April 9, Instagram Stories post, Brooklyn, 27, shared a picture of a bouquet of white roses he gifted his wife, which had a card attached to it.
“Dear Nicola, happy 4 year anniversary, baby,” the card reads. “I love you with all my heart … We have been through so much together and today we are stronger than ever and you are my best friend. I can’t wait to grow old together with you … I love you so much. Love, Brooklyn.”
Brooklyn wrote over the image, “Happy anniversary @nicolaannepeltzbeckham x I love you with all my heart … can’t wait to stay young with you xx love you so so much.”
Brooklyn and Nicola, 31, tied the knot in April 2022 in Palm Beach, Florida, in a star-studded wedding ceremony and reception, which Brooklyn claimed was spoiled by his mother, Victoria Beckham, dancing “inappropriately” with him.
“My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song,” he alleged in a series of Instagram Stories posts in January detailing his rift with his family. “In front of our 500 wedding guests, [singer] Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead. She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life. We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment.”

In January, Brooklyn broke his silence on his falling out with his family, including mom Victoria, 51, and dad David Beckham, 50.
“My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped,” he alleged in part. “My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.”
“I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote. “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Brooklyn said, “For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into. Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths that they’ll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.”
Representatives for David and Victoria did not respond to Us Weekly’s requests for comment at the time.
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Alleged Reaction To Gucci Mane’s Police Statement
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Gucci Mane’s Alleged Police Statement Shared In Court
As confirmed by Pooh Shiesty’s lawyer following the failed bond, an FBI agent testified in court about the criminal case. Journalist Bryson ‘Boom’ Paul set off a chain of reactions after he revealed on X what went down on the stand and how Pooh allegedly reacted.
Paul reported that FBI Agent Handson admitted that Gucci Mane spoke to Dallas police on the evening of January 10—the same day as the alleged kidnapping and robbery at Luminous Studios in Far North Dallas. For context, Handson did not write the criminal complaint; a four-year agent, Brittany Garcia, did. She was in the courtroom during the bond hearing, but did not testify.
Under oath, Handson reportedly testified that Gucci told officers he and his security team—reportedly made up of former Detroit Police Department officers—were outnumbered by armed individuals during the incident. He allegedly told his team,
“We’re outgunned,” after armed individuals allegedly pointed guns at him and pushed him onto a couch.
Pooh Shiesty’s Courtroom Reaction Revealed
Meanwhile, courtroom eyes also turned toward Pooh Shiesty during the proceedings. Journalist Bryson Paul said Pooh rested his head against the courtroom wall and shook his left leg while defense attorney Bradford Cohen questioned the agent. Furthermore, he allegedly appeared to shake his “head in disbelief” as details about Gucci Mane’s alleged statement continued to be shared.
@TheJusticeDept v. @pooh_shiesty / @BigThirty375:
Under oath, @FBI Agent Handson testified and admitted that @guccimane gave a statement to @DallasPD about January 10, 2026 alleged kidnapping and robbery at Luminous Studios in Far North Dallas.
Pooh Shiesty would proceed to… pic.twitter.com/0xnTaUywRS
— Bryson “Boom” Paul (@brysonboompaul) April 8, 2026
Roommates Sound Off In The Comments
Folks ran straight to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section, and you already know they had plenty to say. Some claimed the Gucci Mane from 10 years ago would’ve handled the situation very differently. Meanwhile, others questioned why people were acting weird about someone going to the police after allegedly being kidnapped.
One Instagram user @ms.skyami added, “Lean gut Gucci somewhere shaking his head at the way Gucci Pro max ruining his name“
This Instagram user @thecoreyshow claimed, “Bro had a whole ankle monitor on. He the statement“
And, Instagram user @prettygyal_berry added, “So if someone try to kill you , you not supposed to tell d police??? Weird flex 😂😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @themaniac_mcclainiac shared, “Gucci got a wife and kid pushing 50 now that man don’t gaf bout no street cred no Mo 😂😂”
While Instagram user @jeremy.evans831 said, “one thing bout the police is they can’t wait to rat you out 😂😂 ‘gucci mane gave a statement’”
Lastly, Instagram user @inkycheetah claimed, “If you kidnapped me, IT WAS HIM OFFICER! 👮🏼♂️”
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Anna Wintour, Meryl Streep ‘Blur Reality’ In Vogue Shoot
The internet appears to be struggling to separate fiction from reality following a viral Vogue editorial featuring both Anna Wintour and Meryl Streep in the magazine’s May 2026 issue.
Wintour has long been considered the real-life inspiration behind Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada,” the character portrayed by Streep in the 2006 film. For years, that connection existed at a distance: Wintour as the influential editor shaping the fashion industry, and Miranda as a cinematic interpretation of that power.
Now, fans say that the distance has narrowed.
By appearing together in a coordinated photoshoot and participating in the same editorial conversation, many on social media believe that Wintour and Streep have effectively aligned the real-life figure with the fictional character.
Anna Wintour And Meryl Streep Team Up For Striking Vogue Feature
The May 2026 issue of Vogue features a joint editorial centered on Wintour and Streep.
The piece was written by Chloe Malle and photographed by Annie Leibovitz. It was executed at the Crosby Street Hotel in New York, where both women were brought together for the first time in this format.
For the visual portion of the feature, Wintour and Streep were styled in designer looks and photographed together across multiple setups, appearing side by side within the same editorial frames.
A recorded conversation also took place, led by filmmaker Greta Gerwig. During that exchange, Streep explained that she drew on Wintour when thinking about Miranda Priestly in “The Devil Wears Prada.”
‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Feels Less Like Fiction After Wintour-Streep Reunion

Wintour and Streep’s Vogue feature arrives just ahead of “The Devil Wears Prada” sequel “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which is scheduled to premiere on May 1, 2026.
The follow-up comes nearly two decades after the original film was released, with some fans suggesting that the line between fiction and reality has narrowed significantly in that time, if it still exists at all.
Reacting to the feature on Reddit, one user wrote, “This is cute, but I do find it deeply weird that Miranda is now perceived as a girlboss to the point where we’re all chill with Anna Wintour.”
Another commenter supported that view, adding, “Yeah, PR working as intended. ‘She enabled toxic work culture, but look at how cool she looks while doing it!’”
Old Anna Wintour Stories Resurface Amid Vogue Feature

Amid the art-meets-life discourse surrounding the Vogue feature, older stories about Wintour’s reputation within the fashion industry have also resurfaced. These accounts describe a strict, hierarchical workplace environment at Condé Nast, where she serves as Global Chief Content Officer.
“My dad worked at Condé Nast, and one of the first things he was told upon being hired was you are not to get in the elevator if Anna is in it,” one commenter wrote on Reddit.
Similar claims were echoed by multiple other users on the platform, with some even drawing comparisons to “The Devil Wears Prada.”
“Isn’t there a scene in DWP where a model gets out of the lift for Miranda?” one user asked.
Viewers Feel The Films Made Miranda More ‘Likable’ Than Intended
Another strong sentiment across social media centers on the difference between the original source material and its on-screen adaptation, particularly in how Streep’s portrayal of Miranda is perceived.
Some fans argued that aspects of the character’s harsher traits were softened in the film compared to the book.
“The movie was also more nuanced in its portrayal, I think, than the book,” one commenter said on Reddit. “The movie seems to actually care about what kind of person Miranda Priestly really is, beyond a devil.”
Internet Says Meryl Streep’s Look Outshines Anna Wintour

Not all fans were focused on the ever-blurring line between fiction and reality, however. Some purely zeroed in on the visuals, praising Streep for her appearance in the Vogue shoot alongside Wintour.
“Wintour sucks, Streep is gorg, no further comment,” one fan wrote on Reddit.
Another said, “Anna basically mannequin, lol. Meryl just radiating with so much charisma, it’s humbling.”
At the same time, a few commenters reflected on Wintour’s greater legacy, with one suggesting her standing might have been viewed differently had she chosen to step away from the industry earlier: “If she just retired like 10 years ago instead of being the Joe Biden of the fashion world, her legacy would be much different.”
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Janel Parrish Dances With Sasha Farber Amid Chris Long Split
Actress Janel Parrish is dancing up a storm with Sasha Farber after her split from husband Chris Long.
In a clip posted via Farber’s Instagram on Thursday, April 9, the Pretty Little Liars alum, 37, appeared with the Dancing With the Stars pro, 41, as they danced in a parking lot.
“She’s still got it @janelparrish 🔥,” Farber captioned the Instagram video.
Parrish reshared the clip via her own Instagram Story, adding, “When you ask @sashafarber1 to teach you a dance in the parking lot.”
Parrish and Long have gone their separate ways after eight years of marriage, a source told Us Weekly on Thursday. The insider told Us the former couple have been separated for several months.
Earlier on Thursday, celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi shared photos of Parrish and Long cozying up inside Black Market Liquor Bar in Los Angeles’ Studio City.
The Hallmark star and Farber both appeared on season 19 of DWTS, which aired in 2014.
Competing against stars including eventual winner Alfonso Ribeiro and runner-up Sadie Robertson, Parrish was partnered with pro Val Chmerkovskiy. Meanwhile, Farber was part of the reality TV show’s dance troupe.
Us previously reached out to Parrish and Farber’s representatives for comment.

Janel Parrish. (Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic)
Parrish and Long began dating in September 2016, with the actress later revealing that the pair’s first date was at Dave & Buster’s.
“3 years ago today, I fell in love with you at Dave and Buster’s. Lucky me. 💕💕💕,” she wrote alongside a carousel of loved-up couple snaps posted via Instagram in September 2019.
In 2017, Parrish and Long announced their engagement after one year of dating.
“Went to the park for a stroll with Klee and came back with a fiancé,” Parrish wrote via Instagram at the time. “I get to marry my best friend and I’m over the moon. I love you @c_long.”
The duo went on to marry in Hawaii in September 2018. Some of Parrish’s former costars and colleagues, including Pretty Little Liar’s Brendan Robinson and I. Marlene King, as well as Bratz: The Movie costars Logan Browning and Natalia Ramos were among the guests at the wedding.
“We feel so lucky we found each other in this crazy world,” Parrish exclusively told Us of the nuptials at the time. “Marrying my dream man in my home of Hawaii surrounded by family and friends was a dream.”
Meanwhile, Farber was previously married to fellow DWTS pro Emma Slater from 2018 to 2024.
The divorced couple recently joked about their amicable relationship despite their marriage being over via a TikTok post in March.
In the clip shared by Slater, she can be seen sitting on a couch across from Farber. Farber mouthed “Your ex-husband is so attractive,” and then Slater responded, “But you’re my ex-husband.”
In the caption, Slater, 37, addressed criticism over their friendly post-divorce relationship.
“If you can’t handle that exes can be mature and can be friends, I’m sending you love and positive vibes but I also know it’s not my problem to solve,” she wrote. “Meant with love, I’ve just healed, moved on from that.”
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Melissa McCarthy Looks Unrecognizable After Weight Loss
Melissa McCarthy is once again fueling conversation online after a new video of the actress sparked fresh speculation about her noticeable weight loss. The viral clip, which has been making rounds on social media, shows Melissa McCarthy posing in a shimmering bronze-toned gown while smiling for cameras, with many viewers quick to comment on her slimmer appearance.
Melissa McCarthy’s Viral Video Sparks Ozempic Speculation
As the footage spread online, some social media users immediately began speculating whether the actress may have used Ozempic, the diabetes medication that has become widely associated with celebrity weight loss in recent years.
“I think she may have done it the old-fashioned way. She doesn’t have Ozempic face and was losing weight before Ozempic got popular,” one person wrote.
Another user praised McCarthy’s appearance, adding, “Good, much better!”
“You know what, good for her. She looks healthy,” someone else commented.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one person writing, “She’s been losing weight over the years. She looks great & looks even better if she did it sensibly.”
“She looks good,” one supporter wrote, while another added, “She’s lost a lot of weight. She looks good.”
McCarthy Once Reacted To Barbra Streisand’s Ozempic Remark

The renewed chatter comes after McCarthy was tied to Ozempic rumors in 2024, when legendary singer Barbra Streisand publicly asked whether the actress had taken the medication.
Under a now-deleted Instagram post featuring McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone, Streisand commented, “Give him my regards, did you take Ozempic?”
Though many fans viewed the remark as inappropriate, McCarthy brushed off the controversy and appeared amused by the interaction. “Barbara Streisand knows I exist. She reached out to me, and she thought I looked good. I win the day,” McCarthy said in a response video at the time.

Before Barbra Streisand’s viral Ozempic question, Melissa McCarthy’s changing appearance had already become a topic of conversation online.
Many fans first began to notice Melissa McCarthy’s dramatic transformation in February 2024, when she posted an Instagram photo alongside husband Ben Falcone, wearing a sparkly jumpsuit and sequined jacket. The glamorous snapshot quickly drew attention, with followers pointing out how noticeably slimmer the actress appeared.
While many praised McCarthy’s look, others immediately began speculating about how she achieved her transformation. One commenter bluntly wrote, “Ozempic has claimed another,” helping fuel the online rumors that have continued to follow the actress ever since.
McCarthy Has Long Embraced Balanced Weight Loss

McCarthy has also been open in the past about her approach to health and weight management, emphasizing balance over restriction.
Speaking in 2018 on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM, the actress reflected on how her mindset shifted after becoming a mother to daughters Vivian and Georgette. “Everybody’s always kind of working on something,” she said. “And I was like, ‘If I can de-stress and just do it slower and stop constantly trying to be on something.’”
She added that the less restrictive approach ultimately proved more effective for her than extreme dieting methods. “And then it actually worked better instead of being like, ‘I’m gonna not do this and do this and only drink this.’”
Melissa McCarthy Says Her Focus Has Always Been On Health, Not Size

Melissa McCarthy has long spoken candidly about the pressures she has faced regarding her body, previously revealing that maintaining her health has always mattered more to her than meeting Hollywood’s standards.
In a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, McCarthy reflected on how she used to worry about her size growing up, despite living an active lifestyle. “I thought I battled weight throughout high school, but I look back at pictures of me as a cheerleader, doing sprints, lifting weights, doing gymnastics, playing tennis, and while I wasn’t reed-thin like some girls… I was a size six the entire time. So what on Earth was I freaking out about?” she said.
The actress also stressed that her overall philosophy centers around balance rather than perfection. “I could eat healthier, I could drink less,” she added. “I’m sounding like a lush, but, you know, I do what I can. I should be learning another language and working out more,” she said. “But I’m just always saying, ‘Ah, I could get hit by a bus tomorrow.’”
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Nina Dobrev’s Pretty Spring Jeans — Shop 13 Styles
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Leave it to Nina Dobrev to make a bold denim choice feel completely wearable. Embroidered and embellished denim can feel completely intimidating, but a great pair can make your outfit feel chic and more intentional. With their breezy silhouette and soft print, these types of styles bring a lighter and more feminine feel to the classic jeans-and-top formula.
The actress recently stepped out in New York City in a standout pair of stunning wide-leg jeans that strike the perfect balance between playful and polished, offering an unexpected update to everyday denim. We immediately started hunting for a similar option that delivers the same vibe without the designer price tag. Turns out, there are plenty of comparable styles that still capture the same easy, yet elevated feel. If you’re ready to swap your usual jeans for something a little more eye-catching this spring, this trend is a fun place to start.
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The trick to styling floral wide-leg jeans is about keeping the rest of the outfit simple and balanced so the denim doesn’t overpower the look. A fitted tank, cropped tee or lightweight button-down helps offset the volume of the silhouette, while neutral accessories keep the print or design from feeling overwhelming. Whether you lean casual with sneakers or you dress things up with sandals or heels, the result is an outfit that feels effortless, but still stands out.

Our Favorite: These floral wide-leg jeans have a relaxed fit and high-rise waist, delivering an effortlessly flattering look. The head-turning style is great for casual wear with sneakers or sandals, but they can also be dressed up with your favorite heels or platforms. See more of our favorite pretty spring denim styles below!
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Disney+’s New Sci-Fi Crime Series Dominates Global Streaming Charts in Just 1 Week
Forty-nine years ago, what would become one of the most influential forces in the science fiction genre was born, quickly evolving into a global pop culture phenomenon. Star Wars, created by George Lucas, is now one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, spanning films, television series, books, video games, and more. The space opera began with the original 1977 film—later retitled Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope—which serves as the fourth chronological chapter in the Skywalker Saga.
Since then, a number of prequels and sequels have come to life across both the big and small screens, many of which have been well received, while others were ultimately cancelled. The latest of the bunch is Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, created by Dave Filoni for Disney+. The animated series premiered earlier this week on April 6, 2026, and is set after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, which ran from 2008 to 2020. The show follows former Sith Lord Maul during the reign of the Galactic Empire, with Sam Witwer reprising his role from The Clone Wars and other Star Wars projects.
Upon its release, the new Star Wars series was an instant success, ranking among the most-watched series titles on Disney+ globally, including in the US. Maul – Shadow Lord entered the US charts as the 7th most popular title on April 7, 2026, but that quickly changed the next day as it rose to the top of the charts, a rank it still holds till now. Such a strong performance may come as no surprise to fans, considering that the sci-fi hit debuted to a perfect 100% critics’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus describing it as “an inspired look into the depths of an iconic character.”
Is the New Star Wars Show Worth Watching?
Centered on Maul, who plots to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord comprises ten episodes for Season 1, with two episodes released each week until May 4. In addition to Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Wagner Moura, and Richard Ayoade lend their voices to characters as interesting as the lead, or even more so. Speaking of which, in Collider’s review, Maggie Lovitt noted that the sci-fi adventure “does a good job of making the audience care quickly about each of the new characters, to the point that they become far more interesting than whatever is going on with Maul — and there is a lot going on with Maul.“
You can watch the latest Star Wars series on Disney+. Stay tuned to Collider for more information.
- Release Date
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April 6, 2026
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Disney+
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Brad Rau
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Star Wars
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