Video games have always been a way to experience what is tangibly impossible, whether that be exploring the cosmos and fighting aliens or adventuring across a fantastical world. Games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Red Dead Redemption 2 achieve this, but one of the most popular genres of the medium is First-Person Shooters, which takes the danger out of a firefight and onto the screen.

The FPS genre is one of the most popular in the medium, which is why this list will rank the ten greatest FPS games of all time based on gameplay, combat, controls, design, narrative, visuals, polish, originality, influence, fan opinion, critical acclaim, and overall quality. With some of the most popular games of all time, these are the best of the best when it comes to first-person shooters.

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‘Counter-Strike: Global Offensive’ (2012)

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First-person shooters aren’t just full-priced AAA games that release a new title every year; they can range from single-player adventures to multiplayer sensations. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive doesn’t have a designated narrative, but it simply focuses on the tactical multiplayer gameplay through a handful of round-based games where they rescue/guard hostages or defuse/protect a bomb.

For fans simply wanting quick FPS experiences with their friends online, then CS: GO is the game for them, because its refined combat, well-designed maps, and round-based format are tailored for a densely packed shooting sensation. However, this isn’t just a fun time, because the grueling competitive scene makes it a highly challenging game where only the truly skilled players can thrive.

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‘Metroid Prime’ (2002)

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Nintendo isn’t known for its shooter games, and while they have been dabbling, their best comes from the most underappreciated franchise, Metroid. Delving into the 3D realm, Metroid Prime follows Samus Aran’s journey to an ancient planet after seeing a distress signal. A group of pirates has taken over to develop a parasite, and Samus is the only one who can stop it.

Metroid Prime is one of the most meticulously designed FPS games that keeps the gameplay flowing, building a masterful pace that never gets too dull. It is best known for its metroidvania design, worldbuilding, and adventure experience, but it is still a unique FPS game that brings in many other aspects. The technical jump to 3D proved worthwhile, as it became one of the best-selling video games in its franchise.

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‘Titanfall 2’ (2016)

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A lot of video game franchises continue well past their peak, becoming irrelevant and stale. However, some other titles deserved more entries, and fans are still waiting for a sequel after Titanfall 2. After suffering an ambush, the player must connect with their new mech in the middle of a war. But the only way to save the world is to use this mech to destroy a new super weapon.

Titanfall 3 may never happen, and while that is sad, fans can find solace in the fact that it won’t get any better than Titanfall 2. Renowned as having one of the greatest single-player campaigns, each new mission has a definitive hook that spices up the gameplay. With a tight pace that is paired with phenomenal gunplay and parkour, it creates a flawless explosion of action, drama, and excitement.

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‘BioShock’ (2007)

There is no formula for success in the FPS genre, with some of the most popular games being creative revolutions in the industry, such as BioShock. After barely surviving a plane crash, the protagonist, Jack, finds safety in a lighthouse. Descending into it, he discovers a failed utopia known as the Rapture, where political mayhem and genetic experimentation have rendered it an art-deco hell-hole of creatures and villains.

BioShock isn’t known for its shooting gameplay, even though it is fun, but rather the narrative prestige that critiques Randian objectivism, which champions self-interest. The world, themes, narrative, and dialogue all challenge this way of thinking, not to mention the atmosphere, vibe, and environmental storytelling create some of the best worldbuilding in video games. Still, BioShock is an FPS game, and one of the most fascinating ones at that.

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‘Perfect Dark’ (2000)

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After initially announcing a remake of Perfect Dark, it was revealed that the project was canceled, meaning the original remains one of the best first-person shooters. When an investigative operative is sent to steal some company secrets, they uncover a grand conspiracy that involves aliens and a plan to assassinate the President of the United States.

Some of the best FPS games are surprisingly on the N64, and that includes Perfect Dark, which was a fantastic and underrated shooting experience. The main story was a fun time, but the multiplayer mode was even better, using its revolutionary secondary firing modes and advanced AI to create one of the most stimulating first-person shooters ever.

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‘GoldenEye 007’ (1997)

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James Bond is the greatest fictional spy, and all of his movies can prove this. However, one of his best entries might not have been on the silver screen, but rather on a home console. GoldenEye 007 is a 1990s video game based on the film where players must stop a rogue syndicate from using their new super weapon to destroy the financial records in London.

This game is an essential multiplayer experience that defined the 1990s with its remarkable level design, fun co-op system, and split-screen death match. It pioneered many mechanics and design elements for first-person shooters that helped it become the best couch coop game of the 20th century. GoldenEye 007 also had objective-based stealth gameplay that made the single-player mission just as fun.

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‘Half-Life 2’ (2004)

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After Steam announced its new console, there has been renewed hype that Half-Life 3 will come out, and while that is a possibility, it will have a hard time topping Half-Life 2, which is one of the best games ever. Years after the events of the first game, Gordon Freeman wakes up to find aliens in control of the planet. Joining the human resistance, he aids in the revolution to take their planet back.

Half-Life 2 pioneered the genre by blending the gameplay and narrative into one, having the combat overlap with the story so neither interrupts the flow of the other. The Gravity Gun was one of the most entertaining mechanics in gaming, making everything a puzzle and earning Half-Life 2 the title of masterpiece. It is a cinematically immersive and groundbreaking title that is more than just an FPS.

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‘Doom’ (1993)

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This list features some of the best first-person shooters, but it wouldn’t be complete without the most important and influential one: Doom. After a teleportation experiment on Mars goes wrong, a space marine known as Doomguy is the only hope for the planet after swarms of demons from Hell begin invading the planet.

Doom is the most influential FPS of all time, and that is because its pseudo-3D visuals made the graphics look even more realistic. Not only that, but the fast-paced combat and style made everything more intense, giving gameplay an extra invigorating punch. All future first-person shooters were thanks to Doom, and that alone makes it one of the best video games of the 20th century.

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‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’ (2007)

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One of the best FPS franchises is Call of Duty, and while a lot of the games are similar, one that stands out is Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Players control either a British SAS squad or the US Marines after they are sent out to accomplish a dangerous mission where they need to stop a Middle Eastern dictator from starting a global nuclear war.

The Call of Duty franchise has some of the best FPS games and some of the worst, but Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is hands down their magnum opus. It defined a generation of grounded and authentic shooters through its realistic and well-designed maps. The snappy gunplay is downright addictive, and the tightly paced campaign is immaculately designed, proving Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a staple FPS of the generation.

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‘Halo 3’ (2007)

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2007 must have been the best year for FPS games because it featured BioShock, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, and the number one game on this list, Halo 3, which is arguably the best of the Halo franchise. Rounding out the original trilogy, it follows Master Chief in the fight against the Covenant, which seems to never end. However, he hopes that this will be the final battle that will decide their endless feud.

Each of the first three Halo games could be sitting at this spot since they are all some of the best and most influential FPS titles, but Halo 3 barely takes the honor. But fans should view it more as a representation of the entire franchise, with Halo 3 simply being the figurehead. It perfects the mechanics and gameplay established in previous titles and polishes the experience to create a definitive shooting experience. The 2000s were ripe with FPS games, and Halo 3 was the king, marking a generational time for video games. It proved to be the best Xbox game of all time, as well as the greatest shooter to ever be released.

Matt Rife may be back in the business of romance once again!

The comedian attended an event over the weekend in very good company that now has tongues wagging about his relationship status months after he became single.

Matt Rife recently ended things with his partner of nearly a year, Mariah Morse, whom he coupled up with shortly after splitting from actress Jessica Lord in 2024.

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The actor took some time to cool off at the Red Clay Strays concert in Boston on Saturday, August 1st with a sand colored haired lady on his arm. Dressed in a shirt and denim combo revealing his chest to an extent, Rife was captured holding hands with his lady friend, who kept it simple in a brown dress with a plunging neckline.

The color of her gorgeous curly tresses would instantly strike a chord in the memory of Rife’s fans, as his last two love interests were gorgeously blonde as well. A source from the actor’s camp has since clarified that they are far from being in a romantic relationship, as Rife was escorting her through the packed venue in his capacity as a friend. 

As shared by TMZ, Rife and his ex-girlfriend Mariah had ended their relationship in February after nearly a year together. Interestingly, the former couple had also starred as love interests in the Red Clay Strays’ music video for “If I Didn’t Know You,” which was released days after they parted ways.

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Last year, months into the defunct romance, Rife got candid about the reason why he avoids flaunting his relationship with Morse on Instagram or any social media platform. However, he did make an exception to post a picture of them exchanging a kiss during her birthday in 2025, which also doubled as them becoming Instagram official.

The actor and the fitness model reportedly kicked off their romance in March 2025, and in the interview with Just Jared, he confirmed that Morse, whose back was turned to the camera in one of the posts, was indeed his girlfriend.

Rife continued that the reason why he chose to separate his professional life from his personal life, while placing premium privacy on the latter, was that people tend to go beyond their boundaries if they are given the barest minimum of access.

As far as their breakup is concerned, sources confirmed that their demanding work schedules, constant travel, and lifestyle differences got in the way of their romance.

Matt Rife Previously Described Ex, Jessica Lord As His Biggest Supporter

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The actor may have taken a much more private stance with Morse, but he had more comments to give about his relationship with Lord, which ended in 2024. As shared by The Blast, the duo amicably went their separate ways after dating for nine months.

During the relationship, he had proudly described the dancer as an important piece in the puzzle of his life, while reiterating that he would very much like to keep things about them as private as possible.

He added that she encouraged him to focus on his health and prioritize spending quality time off the harrowing demands of work and professional life. The stand-up comedian has recorded a thriving career in Hollywood with several packed-out shows and multiple tours.

In 2024, he was forced to take a two-week break from his sold-out ProbleMATTic World Tour, a 115-date run spanning two years and three continents. Rife revealed that emergency health issues were the reason for that decision, and he had to take some time off to focus on getting better.

The 30-Year-Old Admitted It Was Hard To Maintain A Relationship Due To His Schedule

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The comedian has since gathered a cult following across his social media platform, thanks to co-signs from his celebrity friends and brilliant wit. As shared by Stylecaster, he got talking about the cons of such fame and a packed calendar during his interview with GQ in 2025.

Rife admitted to not being a fan of dating or getting into relationships, not because he does not want a wife, children, and a family someday, but because when he is touring all year round, it gets difficult to maintain a relationship.

He added that now and then, he meets beautiful women, appreciates their qualities, and acknowledges how they tick all the boxes of what he wants in a potential partner. Unfortunately, he continued, he may not be in the best position to fulfill their needs as a responsible boyfriend.

Early on in his career, Rife was involved in one of the most famous age gap relationships in Hollywood with Kate Beckinsale in 2017. The actress was 44 years old at the time when Rife was just 21 years old. He was also involved in a brief romance with Lucy Hale in 2023 before coupling up with Lord.

Matt Rife Credited Dave Chappelle For Helpful Life Advice Amid Career Demands

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In his professional life, the actor is not afraid to be vulnerable about the pressure of having to put his best foot forward in front of thousands of fans on most nights. He confessed that at some point in his career, he really considered leaving everything behind for a simpler life in Ohio where he would work a normal job.

However, a stitch in the form of Chappelle’s helpful gems saved Rife’s nine, and he was able to find a balance in his career. He revealed that his colleague and Netflix star urged him always to make time to create and have a personal life outside the limelight.

Rife emphasized that this advice kept him grounded even as he signed a two-special deal in April 2024 with Netflix, following the success of “Natural Selection,” his first special on the streaming platform. 

The comedian made his debut as a comedian on national television shows like MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out,”  “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” and NBC’s comedy competition show, “Bring The Funny.”

The truth about Matt Rife and the mystery lady will come to light anytime soon!

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.

Chicago Fire has weathered multiple cast exits ahead of season 15 — but is Taylor Kinney returning to the show?

As season 14 of the hit NBC series came to an end in early 2026, Deadline confirmed that Kinney, 45, secured a new deal to keep leading Chicago Fire as Kelly Severide. Negotiations began after One Chicago — the TV universe which includes Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. — were renewed for more seasons. The outlet noted that Kinney was the last of the group to close his deal.

Kinney is an OG cast member, making his first appearance when the show debuted in 2012. He previously stepped back for a temporary “leave of absence” during season 11 in January 2023. On screen, Severide went to Alabama to help participate in an arson investigation training program.

A source close to production told Us at the time that Kinney was leaving to deal with a personal matter. Kinney ultimately returned to Chicago Fire for the start of season 12 later that year.

The One Chicago franchise has made headlines over the years as cast members often come and go across all three shows. Before season 15 of Chicago Fire, multiple outlets confirmed that Joe Miñoso was leaving the hit NBC series, but he is still expected to appear in several episodes when the show returns.

Showrunner Andrea Newman also exited after spending more than a decade behind the scenes.

Newman, who worked on Chicago Fire for its entire 14-season run, confirmed her departure in April, with co-executive producer Victor Teran taking over the role. Newman joined Chicago Fire after the pilot as co-executive producer before being promoted to executive producer. She was then named co-showrunner and became the sole showrunner in 2023.

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“Working at Chicago Fire, with the absolute best cast and crew in the business, has been the highlight of my career,” Newman said in a statement. “Like so many others, I was inspired to get into TV writing because of Dick [Wolf], so what a thrill it’s been to work with him and the amazing Wolf team of Peter Jankowski, Rebecca McGill and Anastasia Puglisi. I’m so grateful to them, Derek Haas and the NBC and Universal execs who have been so supportive of the show all along the way. After 14 years, you really do become a family and working with this group will always feel like home.”

Jankowski, meanwhile, released a separate statement, which read, “We’re sad to say goodbye to Andrea. She’s been at the center of the heart and soul of Chicago Fire since the beginning, and the show thrived under her watch. We’re grateful for her commitment to the development of the next generation and know the show will be in great hands with Victor taking the reins.”

News later broke that Dermot Mulroney is also leaving following his brief return in the season 14 finale earlier this year. Mulroney’s Dom Pascal was noticeably missing for several episodes throughout the season, with Rob Morgan (Andre Hopkins) taking over his position as chief at Firehouse 51.

More than two decades after its debut, the beloved sci-fi television series Farscape still stands apart from nearly everything else in the genre. The grand space epic remains a beloved and enduring favorite thanks to its excellent cast, imaginative visual effects, and remarkable creature puppetry by The Jim Henson Company. However, what truly set Farscape apart were the charismatic performance of Ben Browder as John Crichton, Crichton and Aeryn Sun’s (Claudia Black) whirlwind romance, and the way its nonhuman and alien creatures became effervescent, three-dimensional personalities rather than elaborate background dressing.

What Is ‘Farscape’ About?

At the heart of Farscape is the show’s long-suffering protagonist, John Crichton. In the series premiere episode, Crichton is an astronaut and scientist about to test his interstellar theory during a shuttle launch. During the process, he gets caught in a cosmic wormhole and is flung across space. Launched into a whole other galaxy, Crichton finds himself the unwitting passenger aboard a ship of fugitives: a Luxan soldier framed for his wife’s murder, Ka D’Argo (Anthony Simcoe); an ethereal Delvian, Zotoh Zhaan (Virginia Hey); and a deposed Hynerian monarch, Rygel (Jonathan Hardy). The group is on the run from the ultimate power in this corner of the universe, the Peacekeepers, who act as the galaxy’s authoritarian, fascistic security force.

Did we happen to mention that the group is on a ship that’s alive? The ship is called Moya, part of a race of sentient interstellar ships known as Leviathans, capable of faster-than-light travel. Moya is bonded to her ship’s pilot and navigator, called Pilot (Lani Tupu). Also onboard the ship as an unwilling prisoner is the Sebacean Peacekeeper warrior Aeryn Sun, who is eventually forced to become a reluctant member of this crew of misfits after she is excommunicated by her own military and branded a fugitive by association. Each member aboard the Leviathan Moya is a lost soul suffering from personal trauma. They all long for a place to call home and the freedom to live without Peacekeeper persecution.

For several seasons, John Crichton desperately searches for a way to return home to Earth while he and his friends are relentlessly chased across the galaxy by Peacekeepers, bounty hunters, bandits, marauders, cutthroats, tyrants, and eventually the Scarrans. Through Crichton’s scientific expertise and eventual contact with a race of aliens called the Ancients, he gains knowledge of the wormhole phenomenon. However, the Peacekeepers and the Scarrans are locked in a winner-takes-all conflict and will stop at nothing to obtain Crichton’s knowledge of wormholes and turn it into a weapon of mass destruction, with potentially catastrophic consequences on a galactic scale.

John Crichton Experiences a Major Character Evolution in ‘Farscape’

Ben Browder brought tremendous charisma and likable charm to the role of John Crichton in Farscape. John comes off as a blue-collar astronaut, but he’s also a talented scientist. Despite his experience, he’s constantly in over his head and must escape danger by the skin of his teeth. Crichton’s journey over four seasons is very much an odyssey in space. John is constantly and tirelessly searching for a way home, but along the way, he forms new bonds and creates a new family with the shipmates aboard Moya.

Eventually, John does return home in the fourth season, where he’s reunited with friends and family — but he’s no longer the same man. The events and traumatic experiences he endured in space weigh heavily on him, and Browder portrays these scenes with incredible subtlety. When Crichton finally returns to Earth, he and the audience discover that Earth is no longer his home and that he cannot find peace there. Ultimately, John and the crew of Moya return to space, and his path back to Earth is cut off permanently.

John is a character of many facets. Browder is fearless in the role as Crichton endures one hardship after another throughout the series. He often relies on jokes and comedy as a self-defense mechanism, but Browder also nails the show’s serious, dramatic, and tragic moments. Farscape fully exploits Browder’s versatility, and his performance helps bind the entire story together.

John and Aeryn Have a Whirlwind Romance on ‘Farscape’

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Another key aspect of Farscape was the romance between its two lead characters, John Crichton and Aeryn Sun. Browder and Black exhibit tremendous chemistry throughout the series, and their characters’ romance is a crackling, epic, sometimes frustrating, but always compelling experience. The tension between them is always palpable, and creator Rockne S. O’Bannon knew exactly how to put a wrench in the works and keep them apart despite their mutual attraction.

Aeryn and John’s romance is seemingly stuck in a perpetual state of two steps forward and five steps back. Whenever they make progress, something catastrophic usually happens to tear them apart again. However, even when the relationship is at its most frustrating, that’s largely the point. Early on, it’s clear that Aeryn and John are the endgame pairing for the story, but without significant conflict, the series would have been far less compelling. The constant tug of war in Aeryn and John’s relationship makes Farscape that much more of a harrowing and intense sci-fi drama.

Another major reason their romance remains so indelible is that, during the show’s heyday, it was not commonplace for such a deep sci-fi series to place a romance at its center. Farscape had no problem juggling its interstellar plot, action, and relentless pursuit by the Peacekeepers alongside the intrigue of Aeryn and John’s deeply intense relationship. Their evolving romance gave the characters and the series added texture, creating a more immersive experience and making Farscape one of television’s best space operas.

‘Farscape’ Boasts Excellent Creature Effects

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Aside from Browder’s performance and John and Aeryn’s epic romance, enough cannot be said about the artisanal creature effects and puppetry work conducted by The Jim Henson Company. The show featured plenty of aliens with a more humanoid appearance, similar to the nonhuman and extraterrestrial characters of the Star Trek franchise. However, the creators and The Jim Henson Company were not content to rest on their laurels. They let their imaginations run wild, and decades later, Farscape still has a look and feel unlike any other sci-fi series.

The biggest takeaway is that even when the show deals with elaborate animatronic characters such as Pilot and Rygel, they become fully realized personalities rather than goofy gimmicks or sight gags. They are integral members of the core cast and are given fleshed-out character arcs of their own. Considering the premise, the alien worlds and beings encountered across Farscape make the show feel far more immersive and organic. The influence of Farscape can clearly be seen in popular modern-day sci-fi franchises such as Guardians of the Galaxy. Characters like Rocket Raccoon and Groot easily could have failed, and audiences might have struggled to accept their odd nature, but they were imbued with such rich characterization that audiences fell in love with them. Even when the Moya crew encounters strange new alien races, The Jim Henson Company always strives to truly bring its creations to life. These characters are not merely window dressing. They are functional, living, breathing beings with hopes, dreams, and flaws of their own.

In scenes where alien and nonhuman characters require extensive special-effects makeup or animatronic work, the characters always provide a vibrant screen presence. The creature and effects work in the show has a natural, organic quality. Although the series is set on planets and in far corners of a galaxy unfamiliar to Earth, the various aliens always move and behave in ways that deepen the show’s immersion. In the years since The Peacekeeper Wars aired, very little has truly come close, other than perhaps the big-screen Guardians of the Galaxy franchise.

Now Is the Perfect Time to Revisit ‘Farscape’

While The Peacekeeper Wars acts as a formal ending to the series and is viewed as its true finale, there has long been talk of a continuation that sadly never came to fruition. Considering that nearly every notable property or IP eventually receives some sort of update, it would not be surprising if Farscape received another shot at revival someday. It would be exciting to check in with Aeryn and John, see how their son D’Argo Sun-Crichton has turned out, and discover what has happened throughout the galaxy since John brought an end to the Peacekeeper-Scarran conflict. Perhaps that story will be told someday, but for now, Farscape remains more than worthy of a first-time watch — or a rewatch — for anyone who wants a sci-fi series with fearless performances, a sweeping romance, and creatures that feel as alive as the human characters.

All four seasons of Farscape, along with the subsequent Peacekeeper Wars miniseries, are available to stream.

Trisha Paytas is reacting to online scrutiny over Ariana Grande’s body.

“I do feel the internet is getting so comfortable talking about bodies, but specifically women’s bodies,” Paytas, 38, said in a Sunday, August 3, TikTok video after it was announced that Grande will no longer take part in a West End production of the musical Sunday in the Park With George next year.

According to Paytas, “Fat people or even larger or even like midsize-to-larger people have always been getting the body-shaming,” but she said “body-checking” of people with smaller physiques is becoming “more intense.”

Grande’s appearance in her “Petal” music video, released on Friday, July 31, elicited a fresh round of commentary about her body, Paytas noted. “So many people have talked about her new ‘Petal’ video where you see her collarbones, her chest bones,” she said. “Is it alarming? Is it shocking? Yes. I don’t know necessarily if we need to be commenting on it as much as we are.”

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Paytas stressed that she was not specifically “talking about Ariana in this case” but that commentary about people’s physiques is unhelpful.

“Like, it’s clear, right?” she said of people who appear “extremely thin.”

“It’s clear to everyone and the people around them,” the podcaster continued. “It can be really hard to admit there’s a problem to yourself, to the public, to your fans. I assure you, if that person has a problem, they’re aware.”

“People who were always thin who then get thinner and thinner and thinner … they’re aware even if they have body dysmorphia. Like, they’re fully aware ‘cause it’s all their mind thinks about,” Paytas said.

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She went on, “I just don’t think [commenting on people’s bodies] helps either way. It doesn’t help them want to get help, it doesn’t help them want to stop the problem. So many times when people say, ‘Oh, you look sick,’ or ‘We see your bones’ … it’s almost like encouraging, enabling that issue, if that makes sense.”

“So I just think this commenting on bodies just overall needs to stop if they’re not talking about it,” Paytas said. “If people are not acknowledging weight loss, transformation surgeries, GLP-1s, whatever, then it’s not really up for grabs to comment on, in my opinion. ‘Cause I just think it helps no one.”

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On Sunday, Grande’s representative announced that the Grammy winner will “step back” from the spotlight after she wraps her Eternal Sunshine Tour. Her rep said she would be taking “a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.”

Grande’s tour concludes on September 1 in London.

If you or someone you know struggles with an eating disorder, visit the National Eating Disorders (NEDA) website or call their hotline at (800) 931-2237 to get help. 

Denise Richards is getting honest about the ups and downs of the complex co-parenting dynamic she built with her ex-husband, Charlie Sheen. 

Following a highly public divorce, the actress prioritized sheltering her children from the surrounding media frenzy and personal conflict. 

Now, as their adult daughters navigate their own relationships with their father, Richards is opening up about her efforts to preserve their father-daughter connection.

Appearing on a recent episode of Bunnie Xo’s “Dumb Blonde” Podcast, 55-year-old Richards offered a candid look into how her daughters, Sami and Lola, relate to their father, Charlie. 

The former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star, who was married to Charlie from 2002 to 2006, emphasized that throughout their widely publicized divorce, her primary focus was protecting her children. 

She noted that she always encouraged her daughters to know Charlie simply as “dad” rather than the Hollywood figure dominated by tabloid headlines.

“During our divorce, which was so public, I wanted the girls to have their relationship with him without any negativity around it,” she said. 

While she shielded Sami and Lola during their formative years, Richards believes her now-adult daughters would benefit from having direct, transparent conversations with him about their past. 

She expressed hope that as time goes on, her daughters will feel secure enough to ask Charlie open questions about their upbringing, addressing the unresolved moments from their childhood directly with him.

“In my opinion, I feel there’s still like the elephant in the room that they’re all not addressing,” Richards confessed. 

“And I hope one day that they feel comfortable enough and safe enough where they could just be open and say certain things,” she concluded.

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While Richards continues to advocate for open family dialogue, financial issues have already created personal distance between Charlie and his eldest daughter. 

According to The Blast, the 22-year-old content creator rejected online assumptions that her father has funded her lifestyle. 

“These comments make me so frustrated because this man has not given me a dime in over four years,” she lamented. 

Pushing back against comments implying she relies on a trust fund, Sami noted that her independent career as an adult content creator fully covers her bills and housing.

Sami Sheen Got Emotional Watching Charlie Sheen’s Documentary

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Despite past financial disputes and lingering distance between Sami and Charlie, an unexpected turning point emerged through a shared look back at Charlie’s turbulent past.  A wave of hope for a future reconciliation washed over fans following the premiere of aka “Charlie Sheen.” 

The project gave viewers an intimate look into the personal toll of Charlie’s past behavior. Among those deeply moved by the release was Sami, who took to social media to share her raw emotional reaction to the moving project.

Posting a TikTok video of herself in bed shortly after watching the series, she wrote, “I didn’t know I was the reason he got sober,” per The Blast.

The touching post quickly drew over a thousand comments from fans urging the two to mend their broken bond.

Sami Sheen Shared What Seems To Be A Heavenly Sign From Patrick Muldoon

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In addition to navigating complex dynamics with their father, Sami also had to process profound personal loss within their inner circle. 

Her family’s deep support system extended to Richards’ long-time confidant, Patrick Muldoon, who was a prominent figure in Sami’s life. 

Following Muldoon’s sudden passing, Sami publicly paid tribute to the late star on Instagram. She posted a photo of the sky featuring clouds that appeared to form a heart shape, as reported by The Blast.

The caption read, “Right after he passed, I was sitting outside begging for a sign from him to let us know that he’s okay and made it to the other side, and then a couple of minutes later, I looked up and saw this in the sky.”

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Months after Sami shared the emotional tribute on Instagram, her father found himself dealing with loss too, albeit a different kind.  

The Blast reported that in early July, Charlie resolved a major financial dispute with his third ex-wife, Brooke Mueller, agreeing to pay her a significant lump sum of money. 

The former couple, who share two sons, reached a formal agreement following months of court proceedings over long-standing child support claims. 

Mueller had initially asked for over $15 million. However, following negotiations, the “Two and a Half Men” star committed to paying $250,000 on or before Friday, July 10, with the remaining $250,000 balance due by September 1.

Prime Video has had a successful year so far with some massive new movie and TV releases, but the biggest show on everyone’s radar coming before the end of the year is Reacher. Alan Ritchson leads Season 4 of the hit action/conspiracy thriller show, and he’ll also reprise his role in the Neagley spin-off set to air on September 16. Prime Video came into 2026 hot with the sophomore season of Fallout, which first arrived at the end of 2025 but finished its run early this year. Prime Video has also become the #1 home for fans looking to rent or purchase movies fresh out of the theater before they arrive on streaming.

Prime Video has plenty of flagship shows that frequently return with new seasons and episodes, but one of its most successful properties is The Chosen, the religious series written and directed by Dallas Jenkins. The Chosen Season 5 aired last summer, and it’s already been announced that Season 6 will arrive in theaters on November 16 before it begins streaming on Prime Video. However, fans won’t have to wait that long for The Chosen to return to Prime Video. Last week, Prime Video announced a new Chosen spin-off, a reality TV show titled The Chosen in the Wilds with Bear Grylls. Before the show premieres this Sunday, August 9, Collider is thrilled to partner with Prime Video to exclusively preview a new clip of Grylls and Jonathan Roumie from the reality spin-off show sitting and discussing how they stay grounded in life. The official synopsis for the new series reads as follows:

“The series follows the cast of the groundbreaking historical drama The Chosen as they take on challenges across forests, deserts, and canyons. Cast members Jonathan Roumie (Jesus), Paras Patel (Matthew), Elizabeth Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Noah James (Andrew), and Luke Dimyan (Judas) join series creator and executive producer Dallas Jenkins as Bear leads them through Utah’s treacherous Castle Valley, Canyonlands, the Ausable River, the Colorado River, the Great Basin Desert, and the Adirondack Forest.”

How Can You Watch Past Episodes of ‘The Chosen’?

The first five seasons of The Chosen are available to stream on Prime Video, which has been the main home for the religious drama for years. All five seasons of The Chosen are also available to rent or purchase on other VOD platforms, but the cost of a Prime Video subscription brings much more value than renting or purchasing the show one season at a time. The Chosen does not have an official critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but it’s one of the highest-rated shows of the last few years on the audience-driven Popcornmeter, where it holds a strong 97%. Hollywood blockbuster star Chris Pratt also once called the show “incredible pop-culture canon.”

Check out old episodes of The Chosen on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the franchise.

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Release Date

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April 21, 2019

Network

Prime Video, VidAngel, Angel Studios, TheChosen.tv

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Directors

Dallas Jenkins

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  Elizabeth Tabish

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  Mary Magdalene / Lillith

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