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Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, are expecting their fourth child via surrogate.

The baseballer, 36, and Chelsea, 34, shared a joint Instagram post on Sunday, February 22, that confirmed the exciting news. “Worth the wait. Baby #4 is on the way and our hearts are already so full,” the post read. “We are incredibly grateful for the amazing woman helping bring our baby into our lives, and we’re choosing to honor her privacy as we walk this chapter.”

The couple, who share three sons, Charlie, born in 2016, Brandon, born in 2020, and Maximus, born in 2021, then playfully asked their social media fans, “What do you think… brother or sister?” The caption accompanied a family photo that saw one of their sons holding up a black-and-white sonogram image.

The news comes after Chelsea spoke to Us Weekly last year about the frightening health emergency that rocked the couple’s family. After Maximus was rushed to hospital in July 2024 as a result of being unable to sit, stand or walk, he was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder: Guillain-Barré syndrome, an autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system attacks the nerves.

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Chelsea, who described the situation as the most “terrifying thing” she had been through, told Us in March 2025, “He’s been so resilient. It’s been amazing to see. He’s still in [physical therapy] two times a week. It will be a full one-year recovery before he’s back to complete normal.”

She added that the family have looked for a silver lining amid the health scare. “It obviously taught us that health is everything. It was awful. He was fully paralyzed on a ventilator. Seeing him able to play outside, it’s really a miracle for how sick he was,” she explained at the time.

The couple’s fourth child is not the first carried via surrogacy. In 2021, ESPN reported that the Freemans “explored fertility options” after trying to fall pregnant following the birth of their eldest son. After a surrogate was arranged to carry their second child, Chelsea also became pregnant “nearly simultaneously,” per the outlet.

The athlete told the outlet at the time that the pair hoped their story would provide motivation for other hopeful parents. “Every pregnancy and fertility journey is a little bit different for everyone … I think it’s an inspirational story that we have,” he said. “We tried for a couple of years, and it didn’t happen. We were talking with doctors, and they suggested surrogacy. We jumped at that, because we wanted to be blessed with more kids.”

Chelsea added that she had hoped for a large family soon after meeting Freddie. “As long as I’ve known him, he said that since he was a little boy, he always knew he wanted to be a dad,” she told the outlet. “As important as being a baseball player to him is, I think being a dad is even more important.”

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Freddie Freeman had one of his biggest fans cheering him on during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ latest game. “Good to have you back, Max! 💙,” the team’s official Instagram page captioned a sweet snap of Freeman’s wife, Chelsea, and their sons — Charlie, 7, Brandon, and Maximus, 3 — on Sunday, September 8. The Dodgers’ […]

Of her own motherhood aspirations, she said, “It was always my dream to have three kids by the time I was 30. When my 29th birthday came around and I still wasn’t pregnant, I never thought it would be possible. I think our story is definitely a story that God always has a bigger plan. Whether a family is looking towards fostering, adoption or surrogacy, children … no matter which way they come, [children] are truly a blessing for any family.”

The Fifty Shades series, beginning with Fifty Shades of Grey, was one of the most widely mocked of the 2010s, consisting of three films released between 2015 and 2018, based on three books all published in 2011 and 2012. The novels were considered guilty pleasures by some readers and bafflingly awful by others, though it could well have been the case of there being no such thing as bad publicity, given the notoriety got people talking.

As such, a trashy trilogy of erotic novels became a cultural phenomenon, and then the movie adaptations proved similarly successful (at least when it comes to the box office; neither the book nor the film series did well critically). Whether they’d like to admit it or not, some people are undeniably interested in finding other movies like Fifty Shades of Grey. Movies like the Fifty Shades trilogy are likely to provide more silly romantic drama and thrills, though there are also quality movies based around erotic/sexual themes that more or less show the right way for such things to be handled in film. For fans of Fifty Shades of Grey, or anyone wanting comparable films (because of similar themes, smuttiness, or to scratch a so-bad-it’s-good itch), the following movies may well be worth cautiously recommending.

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‘In the Realm of the Senses’ (1976)

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You know you’re doing something right as a provocative/challenging filmmaker if you direct something in 1976 and, nearly 50 years later, it’s still quite shocking, not to mention worthy of an NC-17 rating. This is the case for In the Realm of the Senses, which could be called an erotic drama in the sense that sex plays a big part in the narrative, but as for whether it’s titillating… well…

In the Realm of the Senses is probably more disturbing than anything else, but one’s mileage may vary. It explores a sexual relationship that begins intensely and only grows more so as the film progresses, with things gradually getting more and more violent, not to mention psychologically harrowing. It’s a lot to take in and then sit with, once the film’s over, but you do have to admire the confidence and commitment found in something like this.

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‘Summer with Monika’ (1953)

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Causing a stir in 1953, but being relatively tame by today’s standards, Summer with Monika is still worth mentioning as a significant film within the category of movies that can be described as “erotic.” It was an early Ingmar Bergman film, and far from one of his best, but nonetheless contains compelling qualities, telling the story of a young man and woman pressured into living together after the latter becomes pregnant.

What was initially just a “Summer” begins to look like a lifetime, which naturally causes drama and emotional turmoil for the two main characters. Summer with Monika was daring for its time and still feels pretty effective as a drama about societal pressures and the fragility of love, especially as the latter relates to young people who might still be trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives.

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‘Room in Rome’ (2010)

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If it had been made more recently, Room in Rome probably would’ve caused more of a stir and been more controversial. As it stands, it came out in 2010, and wasn’t seen by very many people either… so, hey, maybe it would’ve come and gone had it been made in 2025, too. As for the plot? There really isn’t any plot. It’s kind of like Before Sunrise, but with gratuitous nudity.

The two lead characters are attractive women who meet in a hotel room and spend a lot of time naked and/or having sex. It’s directed by a man, and that – if not criticized in 2010 – would’ve made Room in Rome open to lots of criticism if made in more recent times. Defenders might call it a purely sensual film, while others might say it’s too close to being a feature-length excuse to show lots of sex and nudity. Does the truth lie somewhere in between? Does anyone care?

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‘Crash’ (1996)

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David Cronenberg has made his fair share of movies appropriate for sickos, with Crash feeling overall like one of his most twisted and provocative. It follows the lives of various people who have what most would consider to be an unusual fetish: that of car accidents; people who seem to become sexually aroused by either the idea of cars crashing, or actually being involved in accidents.

It’s empathetic on top of being disturbing, and there’s an unusual atmosphere present throughout Crash that’s easy to appreciate when you’re watching it, but harder to properly put into words once it’s over. It’s certainly not a film for the faint of heart, by any means, but anyone after a character-focused drama that’s unafraid to explore a darker side of sexuality might well find Crash intriguing.

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‘Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!’ (1989)

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Antonio Banderas has collaborated with Robert Rodriguez many times, sure, but he’s also been a favorite actor of Pedro Almodóvar. Almodóvar caused a stir with the release of Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!, which was one of his first films to find some degree of international success, and it also provided a fairly early role for Banderas, who plays a disturbed young man named Ricky.

Essentially, the plot revolves around Ricky kidnapping an actress he once had sex with, and this premise somehow leads to some degree of comedy alongside being more intense/dramatic. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is pretty bizarre and hard to recommend to everyone, though it commits to its premise in an uncompromising and therefore somewhat admirable way, and overall feels like the kind of movie that doesn’t really care what you think. So, good for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!

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‘Zandalee’ (1991)

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If you’ve ever wanted to see Nicolas Cage take part in a movie with a similar premise to The Room (and execution that’s honestly not much better), then Zandalee is the movie for you. Cage plays a man whom one woman decides to have an affair with, as she’s gotten bored with her usual partner, which naturally leads to emotional turmoil, melodrama, and chaos.

It’s one of the best bad Nicolas Cage movies, giving the actor ample opportunities to overact while also being ridiculous across the board; not simply because of Nicolas Cage being in it. Zandalee is a mess and a largely forgotten one, at that, but those after a very specific type of overwrought 1990s cheese will likely find a great deal to appreciate here, even if such appreciation is ultimately ironic.

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‘Cat People’ (1982)

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A remake/reimagining of a classic gothic horror movie released exactly 40 years earlier, 1982’s Cat People is very much a different sort of beast, being sleazier, more explicitly violent, and decidedly more in your face. One’s mileage will vary on whether this was the right approach to take when updating an understated and quietly effective horror movie, but at the very least, both Cat People movies stand apart.

Narratively, this Paul Schrader-directed version centers on a woman with a dark past/secret involving large predatory cats, with such an unusual “condition” dramatically affecting her romantic life. Cat People is pretty wild stuff, and the eroticism can be laughably much, but it has a distinct style/feel it’s going for and achieves it all the way, making for a strange but somewhat engrossing viewing experience.

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‘Killing Me Softly’ (2002)

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Definitely not to be mixed up with 2012’s Killing Them Softly, 2002’s Killing Me Softly is quite the infamous title, starring Heather Graham and Joseph Fiennes at a time when they were relatively well-known… though perhaps this film didn’t help their careers going forward. It’s a 21st-century take on the erotic thriller genre, following a woman as she tries to deal with growing suspicions about her husband’s past.

He’s had a complex history with previous partners, leading to paranoia and general distrust, all of which is supposed to grow more intense and passionate… but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Killing Me Softly is certainly one of the lesser-known erotic thrillers of its time, and has generally been forgotten to time, except by those who’ve survived watching it and have lived to tell the tale.

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‘The Boy Next Door’ (2015)

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The Boy Next Door has a rather generic title, and there’s also little about the premise that inspires a great deal of excitement or anticipation of something unique. Essentially, the main plot focuses on a woman who’s going through problems with her marriage, and what happens when she begins to take an interest in a younger man who’s recently become her next-door neighbor.

Surprising absolutely no one, this man isn’t who he initially appears to be, and that’s before taking into account the fact that having the affair in the first place leads to consequences with the initial marriage. Watching The Boy Next Door, one feels a little bad for Jennifer Lopez being stuck in a leading role like this, because very few people would’ve been able to turn in a good performance with what she (and the other cast members) of the film were given.

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‘American Gigolo’ (1980)

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A couple of years before Cat People, Paul Schrader also directed the rather erotically charged and intense American Gigolo, a film that happened to get a 2022 TV adaptation that sort of came and went. This 1980 film was noteworthy for being one of Richard Gere’s first starring roles, and also for featuring the Blondie song “Call Me,” which nowadays might actually be more well-known than the film itself.

Narratively, American Gigolo concerns an escort whose clients are generally older women, and what happens when he finds himself the suspect in a murder he swears he had nothing to do with. Perhaps it’s somewhat of an erotic thriller, but American Gigolo also emerges as something of a crime/mystery movie as a result of this plot development; not a great one, sure, but it’s got style, and the bold early 1980s aesthetics certainly pack a punch, too.

Jennifer Lopez shared a touching tribute to her two children, twins Emme and Max Muniz, on their 18th birthdays.

Lopez, 56, who shares Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony, took to Instagram on Sunday, February 22, to celebrate the milestone through words and a video filled with photos and footage. “You were born in the middle of the night, in the midst of the biggest, most beautiful snowstorm NY had seen in years!!” Lopez began. “I remember riding in the car and looking out the window, where everything was twinkling and covered in white that night, as I held you both in my belly for the last few moments before I gave birth to you.”

The “Waiting For Tonight” singer continued, “It was as if God was making sure you would enter a world full of pure magic!! In my heart, I knew that’s how your life would always be!!”

Lopez then reflected on how her world was forever altered when Emme and Max arrived. “When I would hold you as infants, I honestly felt as if I were holding two angels sent straight from heaven above,” she wrote. “My life was changed forever. I cannot believe you are now adults … 18 years old! You are both so kind-hearted, generous, and loving.”

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The musician’s tribute video included photos from a professional shoot taken when the children were newborn babies, plus snaps from later photo shoots where she appeared in full glam. At-home clips included in the edit also showed her children laughing and playing with mom, cuddling up to mom and accompanying her both backstage and on-stage during performances across the globe.

“How lucky the world was on this day 18 years ago when God decided to send you here with all of your talents and spirit and heart to make this world a better place, because that is what you do for me and anyone who is lucky enough to know you both every day,” Lopez continued. “‘I love you’ could never encapsulate the depth of feeling, affection, and care that I have for you, my coconuts. It has always been the three of us!”

The tribute concluded, “We have been on this journey together. We have always had each other to hold on to and be that steady presence in the middle of any snowstorm. And I promise you, my beautiful coconuts, no matter how big you get, that’s how it will always be. Always remember, Lulu, you are my sunshine … and Max, you’re amazing just the way you are!! I love you, I love you. Happy 18th Birthday, my wonder twins!!!”

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Ahead of Max and Emme attending college in 2026, Lopez told Entertainment Tonight in January that she felt “really good” about watching her children embark on new chapters. “I’m like, [I] can’t believe we’ve gotten here, you know, just the three of us. It’s been a journey for all three of us through this life [because] I was a single mom since they were 3 years old,” she told the outlet at the time. (Lopez and Anthony, 57, announced their split in July 2011 and the twins were born in 2008.)

Lopez added, “People have come in and out of my life, but it really has just been the three of us. To see how they’re kind of, like, thriving right now and the adults, like, young adults that they’re growing into … they’re so ready for their life. They’re so ready to get out there and I remember what that felt like [at] 18.”

Whew! Janet Jackson just reminded the world why she’s a legend. Recently, the queen hit Instagram serving full star power, effortless style, and unmatched confidence. And, her look had fans stopping mid-scroll and showering her with praise.

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Janet Jackson Slays In Off-White Pearl Perfection

In a series of photos, Janet stunned in an off-white, pearl-colored ensemble that could either be a chic pantsuit or a flowing dress—opinions are still split. She paired the outfit with matching heels, dangling earrings, stacked rings, a bracelet, and a flawless face beat. And, her signature reddish hair was pulled back into a braided bun, completing a look that radiated elegance, confidence, and pure star power.

Fans Losing It Over Janet’s Timeless Glow

Fans wasted no time flooding TSR’s Instagram comment section after Janet’s post dropped. Some called her the ultimate blueprint, proving how a true icon carries herself through every decade. Others shook their heads at her exes for fumbling her in the past. Meanwhile, a loyal few were straight-up gushing about wanting to age like Janet—smooth, classy, and like a fine wine.

One Instagram user @theofficialrazorchic said, “Yassssssssss miss Jackson❤️‍🔥”

This Instagram user @waxingqueenadventures added, “The way I just gagged! She looks sooooo good 😍🔥”

And, Instagram user @ishymael1997 wrote, “Mind you she’s almost 60 too😍 age like fine wine“

Then Instagram user @cosmic_journey shared, “😍 Still can’t believe J. D fumbled her“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @armenterellis added, “God please let me age beautifully like her😍😍😍😍😍”

Lastly, Instagram user @bentjoyeth said, “Janet is who she thinks she is 🔥🔥🔥❤️”

Could The Legend Be Going On A Secret Date?

Is Miss Jackson trying to look cute for somebody special? A few months ago, Janet Jackson was caught seated in the stands at a football game, rocking sunglasses alongside an unidentified man, sparking curiosity about who might have caught her eye.

As previously reported, the photo was taken at the Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets matchup at MetLife Stadium on October 5, 2025. While the mystery man’s identity remains under wraps, fans were buzzing, speculating whether Janet is enjoying some low-key quality time or just flexing her iconic style in the stands. Either way, her effortless cool and iconic energy have everyone talking.

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