Shania Twain is refusing to let critics dictate how she feels about growing older.

After years of battling insecurities over her changing appearance, the country music icon says she has finally reached a place of acceptance, embracing menopause, rejecting unrealistic beauty standards, and refusing to let body shamers steal her confidence.

The 60-year-old singer’s latest comments also shed new light on a painful health setback that forced her offstage during her Las Vegas residency, revealing how menopause played a bigger role than fans ever realized.

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Speaking candidly to PEOPLE, Twain reflected on the difficult transition into menopause and how it contributed to a frightening injury she suffered while performing in Las Vegas in 2019.

The singer explained that dehydration, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes combined to create what she described as the “perfect storm.”

“I ripped two muscles in my thigh,” Twain recalled, explaining that she had not yet adjusted to the Nevada climate and wasn’t consuming enough water, salt, or protein while experiencing severe menopausal symptoms.

The injury forced her to reevaluate how she cared for herself, especially as she struggled with physical changes she didn’t fully understand at the time.

Twain Says Aging Changed How She Sees Herself

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Shania Twain admitted that seeing her body change was emotionally difficult.

“I go from being this young, stunning figure, beautiful skin, everything’s in the right place,” she said, admitting she eventually reached a point where she “couldn’t look in the mirror” because all she noticed were what she considered imperfections.

Instead of continuing to fight the natural aging process, however, the Grammy winner said she gradually realized that prioritizing her well-being mattered far more than chasing youth.

Shania Twain Reveals Why She Stopped Looking In The Mirror

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Twain’s latest remarks build on admissions she has made over the past year about her complicated relationship with body image.

Earlier this year, she revealed that there was a period during her Las Vegas residency when she “hated” her body and became consumed by every perceived flaw she saw in the mirror. Rather than feeling empowered by her appearance, she admitted she often focused on what had changed instead of appreciating where she was in life.

Those feelings eventually gave way to a healthier outlook. Today, Twain says she no longer feels pressure to recreate the body she had decades ago.

“I’m not trying to be 30. I’m not trying to be 25, and I won’t be ever again,” she told PEOPLE, encouraging others to enjoy themselves in the present instead of constantly wishing they looked younger.

She added another message that has become central to her outlook on aging, noting, “Vanity is not worth torture.”

The singer also acknowledged that aging has required adjustments in other parts of her life, joking that she can no longer play tennis the way she did in her 30s and has instead adapted her game rather than trying to push her body beyond its limits.

Shania Twain Has A New Message For Body Shamers

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While Twain has faced criticism about her appearance throughout her career, especially as she continues wearing bold stage outfits in her late 50s and early 60s, she says she has reached a point where outside opinions simply don’t carry the same weight.

Instead of allowing online criticism to influence how she dresses or performs, the singer has embraced a philosophy centered on confidence rather than perfection.

She declared that her body “is not shameable,” making it clear that she refuses to let strangers determine how she should feel about herself.

That mindset remains unchanged. Rather than trying to erase every sign of aging, Twain said she’s learning to embrace each stage of life as it comes.

“I just have to get over this because every day that goes by, I’m getting older,” she explained, adding that the physical changes that once bothered her no longer define how she sees herself.

For Twain, accepting those changes has become liberating instead of discouraging.

Twain Has Spoken Honestly About Her Body Before

This isn’t the first time Shania Twain has spoken openly about her relationship with her appearance.

The country superstar has repeatedly explained that confidence didn’t always come naturally, despite being widely regarded as one of music’s biggest sex symbols during the 1990s and early 2000s.

As previously reported by The Blast, Twain recently admitted she spent years criticizing her body behind the scenes, even while fans viewed her as one of the entertainment industry’s most glamorous performers.

She acknowledged that she often overlooked the confidence she possessed when she was younger because she was too busy searching for flaws.

Looking back now, Twain says she wishes she had appreciated herself more during those years instead of allowing insecurities to overshadow them.

That realization has become one of the biggest lessons she hopes others can learn from her own experience.

In the world of television, very few shows get the chance to continue past their first or second season. This is especially true in the modern era, where streaming platforms and on-demand viewing dominate over cable or network television. As a result, many platforms produce several of their own original series of many genres, in an effort to get people to buy a subscription.

This is getting more and more common in the fantasy genre since it’s experiencing a massive surge right now. A lot of good, enjoyable series are being made, but many aren’t getting the opportunity to make it past their second season. However, there are also some that are brand new, so they only have a few seasons in the first place. In any event, these are the most perfect fantasy shows that have fewer than 20 episodes.

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ (2014)

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Over the Garden Wall is a Cartoon Network animated miniseries that was something of a passion project for its creator; one with a lot of star power to back it up. The premise follows two half-brothers living in a fairy tale world, who become hopelessly lost in a dark, gloomy forest called “The Unknown.” Desperate to find their way home, they encounter many strange and wondrous things.

Even though it’s only a miniseries with a handful of episodes, it gets way deeper than anyone ever expected it to, especially for a kids’ show. For that reason, it’s become a bit of a cult classic, popular among both kids and adults. Things get much darker than its whimsical introduction, exhibiting how even TV shows and cartoons can be a form of art. Over the Garden Wall might be short, but it’s exactly the length it needs to be to make its point.

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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the second prequel series to the earth-shattering HBO original, Game of Thrones, which was originally based on the unfinished novel series by George R. R. Martin. This show is set roughly 100 years prior to the events of the main show, and is much smaller but more intimate in scale. The premise follows a traveling knight and his misfit squire as they make their way around Westeros accepting local contracts.

While it lacks the epic scale of Game of Thrones, this show has much more adventure in it, as well as a lot more comedy. Since the cast is substantially smaller, there is also a better level of character development and chemistry between the principal actors, so it’s a decent departure from the formula fans of the original are used to. As of right now, there’s only one season, which makes it a short but sweet binge.

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‘Arcane’ (2021–2024)

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Arcane is based on the immensely popular MOBA video game, League of Legends. The 3D animated series follows two of the game’s playable champions in a tale of love, sacrifice, friendship, and individuality. The world of League of Legends is quite an interesting place, featuring elements of sci-fi, fantasy, and even steampunk. Normally, video game adaptations are terrible, but Arcane successfully breaks the mold here, thanks to direct intervention from the game developers.

This animated series bears a really unique art style that isn’t seen anywhere else. It actually resembles the game graphics, which is a nice touch. Even though the show only lasted two seasons before ending its story, it was critically acclaimed, earning high review scores and even an Emmy or two. Very rarely, if ever, is an Emmy given to a video game adaptation, much less an animated video game adaptation. The short length of this show means it doesn’t take long to watch, but it makes for an unforgettable experience.

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‘Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities’ (2022)

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Film director Guillermo del Toro is known for his dark fantasy and horror films, and has received a lot of critical praise for the way he builds tension and atmosphere. Almost every one of his films is eerie, but fun to rewatch multiple times. Being a modern master of the fantasy genre, Netflix offered him a deal for an anthology miniseries, which he took. The result is Cabinet of Curiosities, which is underrated, but truly special.

Since it’s an anthology series, all the episodes are independent of each other and function as mini-movies ranging from 40 to 60 minutes long. Part fantasy and part horror, each episode is loaded with del Toro’s signature style, to the point that the show feels like a playground for his imagination. It’s a passionate love letter to filmmaking and a dark fantasy experience that will make you really think. There are actually fewer than 10 episodes, never mind 20, so it’s another one of those shows that you could easily finish in a day if you really wanted to.

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‘One Piece’ (2023–Present)

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One Piece is a live-action remake of the 1999 anime series of the same name, which is actually still ongoing. The main character is Monkey D. Luffy (Iñaki Godoy), an aspiring young pirate who has swallowed a Devil Fruit, granting him the ability to stretch himself like rubber at will. The series is set on a vast ocean world where pirates rule the waves and treasure lies hidden beneath the sand.

One treasure in particular is said to contain more wealth than any other, which causes most pirates to vigorously search for the final piece of the broken map that can lead to the treasure’s whereabouts. Filled with comedy, ridiculousness, but also high seas adventure, the live-action version of One Piece is much more palatable to non-anime fans and does a fantastic job of bringing a beloved series to life in a new way. There are only 16 episodes so far, so it’s easy to binge, too.

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‘Shadow and Bone’ (2021–2023)

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Shadow and Bone is a high fantasy series based on the novels of the same name by Leigh Bardugo. The series is set in Bardugo’s Grishaverse, which is a setting vastly different from any other fantasy world. A lot of fantasy stories tend to favour settings akin to Medieval Europe, which makes the Victorian London-esque world of Shadow and Bone a breath of fresh air.

This show has a really intricate magic system, hilarious punchlines, and some highly memorable characters, none of which got nearly the amount of attention they so desperately deserved. The show was unfortunately axed after just two seasons due to low viewership, in spite of audiences loving it. The experience of Shadow and Bone might be short, but it’s one heck of a ride.

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‘The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance’ (2019)

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance is the prequel series to the 1982 Jim Henson film. This means it’s created with puppets, all meticulously detailed and fascinating to watch. All sets are, for the most part, hand-crafted as well, meaning a tremendous artistic effort went into this show. It’s honestly despicable that Netflix gave it the axe after only one season, despite critical acclaim.

The Dark Crystal‘s story takes audiences back to the world of Thra, where no humans exist, only strange and mysterious creatures. The show is set just after the Dark Crystal splinters, releasing the vulture-like Skeksis into the world, who intend to enslave the native life forms of Thra and forge an immortal empire. It’s a beautiful and family-friendly show that you could realistically knock back in a day if you really wanted to since it was only given a handful of episodes.

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‘The Mighty Nein’ (2025–Present)

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The Mighty Nein began as a custom campaign from a tabletop role-playing game that was recorded and uploaded as a podcast. This is actually the second series from this background, the first being The Legend of Vox Machina. Set in the same universe, The Mighty Nein is an animated series about a group of misfit thieves, low-lives, and ne’er-do-wells who unexpectedly come into the possession of a magical artifact that could determine the fate of the world.

Like Vox Machina, the show is voiced by the original podcast members, so it feels nice and familiar to returning fans. For non-fans, it adds an extra layer of authenticity and rawness to their performance. While slightly more underrated than its predecessor, The Mighty Nein has done well for itself so far, and is a great introduction into the vast world created by the podcast.

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‘Kingdom’ (2019–2021)

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Kingdom is a South Korean fantasy horror set in the historical kingdom of Joseon at the turn of the 17th century. Amidst royal feuds, the scheming Haewon Cho clan makes a dangerous attempt at seizing the throne, using a mythical resurrection plant. This accidentally unleashes a zombie horde, although these undead don’t behave anything like the typical zombies you’ve seen in fiction.

Unfortunately, this show got soft-cancelled by Netflix after two seasons and one special feature-length episode. Based on a web comic turned graphic novel, Kingdom has political intrigue, family drama, feuding nobles, gruesome violence, and strong elements of horror, all of which were received very well by critics and fans alike. There’s no indication that it will ever come back (which is infuriating, considering it ended on a cliffhanger), but the 13 episodes that do exist are phenomenal all around.

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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ (2023–Present)

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Based on the beloved YA novels of the same name by Rick Riordan, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is about the titular Percy (Walker Scobell), a troubled boy who discovers he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon. To learn how to hone his powers, he is sent to Camp Half-blood, along with other demigods. Here, he is exposed to a hidden world where Greek mythology comes to life.

This series of books saw a disastrous attempt at movie adaptations in the 2010s, but the show is, thus far, much more faithful and miles more entertaining. This is largely because Riordan himself has a much heavier hand in the show’s production than he did for the movies. In any event, the show is great for teens, tweens. and adults, is filled with wonder, and is just plain fun. So far, there are only 16 episodes, most of which are only 30-40 minutes long, so it’s easy to binge in one short weekend.

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Netflix is facing a $105 million lawsuit after a master copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage thriller was allegedly stolen from the streaming company’s Hollywood offices. Swiss billionaire Simon Afram, who personally financed and produced the $45 million film “Fortitude,” is accusing Netflix of breach of contract after its digital cinema package disappeared nine days after being delivered. Netflix disputes that it is financially responsible for the loss and has accused Afram’s attorneys of engaging in “hostile attempts to extort money” from the company.

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An unencrypted master copy of “Fortitude” was hand-delivered to Netflix’s Hollywood headquarters on June 15 at the streamer’s request. The transfer was reportedly part of the movie’s ongoing sales process. Studios reviewing potential acquisitions commonly request a digital cinema package, or DCP, that can be projected inside a commercial theater.

Netflix executives screened “Fortitude” the following day. However, Netflix Original Film director Sean Berney informed parties connected to the production on June 25 that the drive containing the film had been stolen, according to an email included as an exhibit in the lawsuit.

“This is a first for us. Unfortunately, someone stole a good amount of drives from our office desks this past week. We’ve been working through this with our security teams to no luck,” Berney wrote, per Page Six. “Our piracy teams are on high alert with the breach and will monitor, but they are likely just selling the drives for scrap given they would require a [key delivery message].”

Berney continued, “We will of course create a new DCP or reimburse you for this missing drive. Apologies again and here to answer anything further and/or connect you with our security teams.”

A source at Netflix claimed the other missing drives were empty and did not contain additional projects. The complaint does not clarify whether the stolen DCP was the only existing master copy of “Fortitude.”

Lawsuit Claims Netflix Waited To Disclose The Theft

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Afram’s lawsuit alleges Netflix may have known about the missing drive for as long as one week before informing the filmmakers.

“Netflix’s email indicated that Netflix had known about the theft of the DCP for potentially a full week without ever advising plaintiffs that Netflix had allowed” Fortitude’s DCP “to be stolen right off a Netflix desk,” the complaint states.

The producer’s attorneys argue that Netflix’s proposed response failed to account for the film’s production cost and potential market value. Creating a replacement DCP would reportedly cost approximately $800, while Afram invested more than $45 million into developing and producing the project over seven years.

The case was filed in federal court in California’s Central District. Afram is represented by Caroline Mankey and Christopher McAndrew of Akerman, along with Neville Johnson and Hyura Choi of Johnson and Johnson.

‘Fortitude’ Was Inspired By A Real-Life World War II Spy

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“Fortitude” centers on Dusko Popov, a real-life World War II double agent and playboy who reportedly helped inspire Ian Fleming’s James Bond novels. At an earlier stage in the project’s development, Martin Scorsese was considering directing Simon Afram’s screenplay as a potential Leonardo DiCaprio vehicle. The final version instead reunited Cage with filmmaker Simon West, who previously directed him in the 1997 action movie “Con Air.”

The movie also stars Ben Kingsley and Ron Perlman, with a supporting ensemble that includes Matthew Goode, Michael Sheen, Art Malik, Jordi Mollà, Lukas Haas, Ed Skrein, Alice Eve, Paul Anderson and Emilio Sakraya. Court documents describe the film as “tonally in the vein of ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ meets ‘Inglorious Basterds.’”

“The resulting damage to Plaintiffs is profound,” the lawsuit states. “Through its mishandling of the Film and subsequent dismissiveness, Netflix has jeopardized Plaintiffs’ investment of over $45 million and the significant value of the Film itself. Netflix has also deprived the Film, its cast, and its creators of the opportunity to bring their work to market and receive recognition that a properly marketed worldwide release likely would have generated.”

Netflix Denies It Bears The Risk Of Loss

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Netflix pushed back against Afram’s allegations in a statement, arguing that the film was delivered without sufficient industry safeguards.

“Netflix disputes any claim that it bears the risk of loss for a film delivered without the proper industry-standard safeguards. While we do not own the rights to ‘Fortitude,’ we take content security seriously and have taken extra measures to support the filmmaker and his team. This includes conducting a thorough investigation and offering to monitor known piracy sites for any unauthorized distribution or sale,” the streamer stated.

Netflix also addressed why it has not provided Afram’s legal team with details about its investigation. “We have declined to share anything about our ongoing investigation with the law firm representing Simon Afram, given their hostile attempts to extort money from Netflix over this situation, including immediately demanding $165 million for the film rather than work with us in good faith,” the company added.

Although Afram is now seeking $105 million, Netflix claimed his attorneys initially demanded $165 million.

Producer Explains Film’s Alleged $112.5M Value

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Afram’s attorneys based their damages calculation partly on what they believe the film could have earned through a properly handled worldwide release. According to the complaint, the estimate considers early interest from studios and distributors, audience test scores, feedback from sales agents and the commercial potential of the genre.

The lawsuit claims “the film can be conservatively estimated to at least break even, which in the motion picture industry translates to revenues of at least 2.5 times the production budget, or $112,500,000.”

Afram also emphasized that his concern extends beyond recovering his personal investment. “I spent seven years of my life bringing this incredible true story to the screen. But this film was never mine alone. It belongs to the extraordinary cast and their performances of a lifetime that deserve to be seen and recognized. It represents the moment these artists have earned,” he said.

The lawsuit now leaves a federal court to determine whether Netflix can be held responsible for the missing DCP and whether its disappearance caused the nine-figure damages Afram claims.

“Spider-Man” star Andrew Garfield will not forget this milestone collaboration in a hurry!

The filmmaker has made ground-breaking movies and won millions of hearts on his acting journey, but only a few records can break the one he holds for appearing alongside Claire Foy twice.

Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy first appeared in the 2017 flick “Breathe” and have linked up a second time for this soon-to-be-released project, “The Magic Faraway Tree.”

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The actor caught up with US Weekly at the screening of the upcoming movie at the New York City Regal Union Square to express how he feels about appearing with Foy.

Declaring her admiration for the filmmaker as an actress, a person, and a brand, Garfield expressed, “I love being her friend, and collaborating with her is a highlight of my career — both times.”

He described her as a rare actor and an even rarer human being who makes everything around her fun and everyone around her happy. He added that acting alongside the legend has somewhat made his craft better.

The British actor gushed about Foy being so full of grace for people, for an experience, and how she never holds on to anything tightly, also teaching her how to do the same. 

“She teaches me a lot about letting go of control and letting go of having to micromanage everything. She’s someone who’s very, very happy to go with the flow with things, and I find that quite inspiring,” Garfield concluded.

The Actor’s Co-Star Can’t Keep Calm About His Brilliance

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Foy returned the favor about Garfield’s person in a separate interview, praising his talent and brilliance in front of the camera lens. The actress recalled Garfield on set as a warm, silly personality who was fun to be around.

She added that it was very relieving to see the actor in a different dynamic with the kids, and to see him play the character. Garfield himself described working with the kids as very joyful, adding that existing in the countryside during shooting, feeling the air was amazing.

The upcoming movie also reminded the movie star of his childhood, remembering what it is to be connected to the inner child part everyone carries that never goes away. He stated that he feels very lucky to be able to spend a couple of months in the summer with the cast, Foy and the kids, thanks to Simon Farnaby’s incredible script.

Garfield will appear alongside Phoenix Laroche, Billie Gadson, Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Nicola Coughlan, Rebecca Ferguson and Nonso Anozie in the upcoming movie.

Andrew Garfield Previously Took A Break From Acting To Recalibrate

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In 2022, the British actor got candid with Variety about taking a much-deserved break from acting to rest and figure out what to do next with his career. This confession came shortly after he scored his second Oscar nomination for his performance in “Tick, Tick … Boom!.”

While he is not displeased about the upward trajectory in his career, he admits that his thirst to be ordinary has remained unquenched for a while. As shared by The Blast, the actor also lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2019, which left him in precise agony, making it very difficult to move on.

Garfield, who featured in “Spider-Man: No Way Home” alongside Tobey Maguire to become one of his most successful projects ever, also spoke on his future playing the friendly neighborhood superhero character.

As far as he was concerned back then, Garfield affirmed that he was done embodying that character, despite the fact that he earlier pranked his fans about making an appearance in “No Way Home.”

The 42-Year-Old Attached Some Strong Conditions To His Future As ‘Spider-Man’

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In his interview with GQ in 2025, as shared by PEOPLE, he affirmed that he would not be appearing in the fourth installment of the “Spider-Man” franchise, “Brand New Day.” In the same publication, he added that he might consider returning as Spider-Man if it felt in line with his soul and promised to be fun.

He made the atmosphere lighter, noting that if the paycheck got a bit bigger, it may hasten his consideration process. Garfield joked that he might end up having five kids at some point, and he may need to start saving up for school tuition, and the money from such a sweet deal may just come in handy.

He admitted the same truth in a 2024 interview where he stated that it would take a great concept for him to accept the Peter Parker role again. Nevertheless, he was happy to have been a part of the entire journey, and he would have never had the foresight to do that on his own.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Still Holds The Franchise’s Record

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Garfield’s was part of the movie, which broke the record as the biggest opening post-COVID and the third-biggest opening ever at the worldwide box office, according to Deadline. It trailed right behind 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” which earned $1.22B, and 2018’s “Avengers: Infinity War,” which raked in $640.5M at the box office.

For the latest installment of the franchise, “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” it is projected to get a $450M debut at the worldwide box office, which would be Sony’s biggest global opening ever. It comes after 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which began with a $600.5M worldwide start, and ahead of 2003’s Spider-Man 3’s $381.6M.

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has a Rotten Tomatoes critics score of 89%, right behind the last installment, which grabbed a 93%. The latest installment is also predicted to break several records across Europe and Latin America.

Andrew Garfield will surely give everyone a show when that movie drops!

North West has finally addressed the sudden collapse of what would have been her first headlining tour, leaving fans with a promise after multiple scheduled dates quietly disappeared. 

The 13-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West was set to hit the road alongside rapper Molly Santana for the Kimokawaii Tour, but after several shows were canceled, North broke her silence to reassure supporters that although the tour is over, something new is already on the horizon.

Rather than leaving fans guessing, North West took to her Instagram Stories to personally confirm that the Kimokawaii Tour would not be moving forward.

“I was really excited to go on tour w molly santana sadly it isn’t happening anymore but i have something special for u guys see ya soon,” she wrote per the Daily Mail.

The brief message marked the first time the teenager publicly addressed the situation after online speculation intensified over disappearing tour dates. 

While she acknowledged her disappointment, she stopped short of explaining why the tour had been scrapped, instead choosing to leave fans with a hopeful promise about what’s still to come.

The canceled run would have been a milestone for the aspiring performer, marking her first headlining tour alongside rapper Santana with 14 scheduled stops across North America beginning August 5 in Dallas.

Santana Apologized Directly To Ticket Holders

Shortly after North West’s statement, Santana shared a longer message expressing regret to fans who had already purchased tickets and made travel plans.

“To everyone who bought tickets to the tour i sincerely apologize i know a lot of you have taken time out of your busy schedules and spent your hard earned money planning to be there,” she wrote on Instagram Stories.

Santana said connecting with her audience remained one of the most rewarding parts of being an artist. “Nothing makes me more happy than the opportunity to share more amazing memories with you all and i hope to see you soon,” she continued.

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Closing her message, the rapper thanked supporters for their patience and loyalty. She noted, “You are all so greatly appreciated and please know that i never take your time or support lightly i love yall so much & i promise i will make this one up to you.”

North West Leaves Fans Waiting For Her ‘Something Special’

While North declined to explain why the Kimokawaii Tour was called off, she made it clear that she wasn’t planning to stay away for long. 

Her promise of “something special” immediately sparked curiosity among fans, especially as the tour continued disappearing from official platforms. 

Ticketmaster has since marked the August 5 Dallas opener and the August 17 Toronto show as canceled, while AXS removed the August 27 Los Angeles date from its listings. 

The Kimokawaii Tour page has also been taken down from Santana’s official website, further signaling that the North American run has been shelved. 

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Neither artist has indicated whether the canceled performances will be rescheduled, leaving fans eagerly awaiting details about the project North hinted is already on the horizon.

North Reached A Major Milestone Before Her Tour Plans

If North West’s latest promise is any indication, she isn’t letting the canceled tour define her next chapter. 

Fans already got a preview of her growing confidence as a performer when she stepped onto a major festival stage for her first solo set.

In June 2026, the then-12-year-old made her first-ever solo music festival appearance at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash in Bridgeview, Illinois, stepping onto the stage in an all-black Balenciaga outfit, oversized sunglasses, and blue pigtails.

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During the set, North performed “TALKING,” her collaboration with her father Kanye, along with songs from her debut EP, “N0rth4Evr.” 

The crowd enthusiastically cheered her on as both of her parents celebrated the milestone from the audience and on social media.

Kim later shared backstage photos and performance clips on Instagram, while Kanye reposted videos of the performance on his own account. 

North West’s Biggest Cheerleaders Are Her Own Family

North’s growing confidence as a performer has been matched every step of the way by unwavering support from the Kardashian-Jenner family. 

When she released her debut EP, “N0rth4evr,” in May, her famous relatives turned the milestone into a family celebration. 

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As PEOPLE reported, North gave fans a glimpse of the festivities on Instagram Stories, showing off balloon displays spelling out the EP’s title and other decorations Kim arranged at home as snippets of “Aishite” played in the background. 

Elsewhere, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian, and Rob Kardashian each took to Instagram Stories to share screenshots of themselves streaming the six-track project, with Rob making one of his rare social media appearances to publicly celebrate his niece. 

The support continued offline during North’s two-day Complex LA pop-up event, where Kanye greeted fans, posed for photos, and signed merchandise before Kim later joined the celebration.

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Everyone wears sandals with dresses. Kate Hudson, however, wore a unique shoe style that not only appears more elevated, but also transitions beautifully from summer to fall. We found her luxe look on sale for only $40!

While posing with her daughter in Athens, Greece, Hudson wore a silky blue dress and jelly-looking woven flats. Her nude shoes have a subtle hint of shine, as do these Amazon wonders. They’re a triple threat of fashionable style, hitting three major trends at once. As one reviewer puts it, they’re “an affordable way to get the jelly look, mesh look and ballet slipper all in one.” Sold!

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Nothing elevates an outfit quite like an expensive-looking bag, and Chrissy Teigen wore the most luxe version of all. Her Bottega Veneta crossbody costs thousands, but we found the signature look for only $42 on Amazon. Seriously, nobody will know the difference! During a European family vacation in Croatia, Teigen stepped out in the most […]

The woven design gives them a contemporary flair while the round toe keeps things classic. Hence, these chic flats are polished enough to wear with wide-leg pants, midi skirts and silky dresses à la Hudson, and you’ll probably do all of the above.

One Amazon shopper said they “needed something other than flip-flops or sneakers” and wrote that “these are perfect.” Another happy fan shared, “Not only are [they] the cutest jelly shoes, but [they’re] the most comfortable ever! I have tried several jelly shoes but [they] always hurt my feet. I can walk miles in these.”

Hudson makes classy look easy because — with the right pieces — it actually is. All you need is your favorite dress, these trendy flats and the confidence to rock the combo. We’re totally here for the jelly flats renaissance.

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