Big Brother legend Janelle Pierzina clapped back at a fan who claimed that she was a supporter of President Donald Trump and the Republican party’s so-called “MAGA” movement.

The online exchange began on Monday, August 10, when a Big Brother fan compared current houseguest Haley Thogmartin to Janelle.

“Haley isn’t wrong calling herself Janelle cause if season six of BB aired TODAY yall would HATE Janelle who is also MAGA…. #BB28,” the user wrote via X.

Hours later, Janelle saw the post and responded to the fan’s assumption.

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Janelle Pierzina seemingly has other obligations this summer instead of returning to the Big Brother house for season 28. “No, I’m not doing #BB28,” the four-time player, 46, wrote via X on Thursday, June 25. “Between selling houses, running Airbnbs, raising three kids, and pretending I know what day it is, I don’t have time […]

“Stop labeling everyone MAGA just to create hate. Since you like spreading lies about people let me clear some things up,” the four-time player wrote via X. “I’m politically independent. Socially very liberal, fiscally conservative, and anti-big-government. Pro-choice. Pro-LGBTQ rights. Pro-individual freedom. Lower taxes, less government waste, controlled immigration, and no foreign wars. I don’t need every one of my beliefs to fit neatly into a political party.”

Janelle further argued that compared to when she first played Big Brother in 2005, everyone would be considered conservative in today’s political landscape.

“By today’s standards everyone from BB6 would be labeled MAGA by Twitter,” she continued. “There are several people from BB6 that would have been kicked out for saying the N word, none of them were from my alliance. So basically go f*** yourself and stop spreading lies. 🖕”

Janelle made her Big Brother debut in season 6, going on to become an instant fan favorite. She was a member of the underdog Sovereign Six alliance alongside Kaysar Ridha, Howie Gordon, Rachel Plencner, James Rhine and Sarah Hrejsa, whose goal was to unite against the remaining members of the house.

The realtor proved herself to be a challenge beast after winning multiple competitions to ensure her continuation in the competition. Janelle ultimately came in third place behind runner up Ivette Corredero and winner Maggie Ausburn.

The following season, Janelle returned to the Big Brother house to compete in its inaugural all-star season. During Big Brother 7, Janelle set the record for most individual competitions won in a single season with a total of nine wins. Despite her challenge prowess, Janelle came in third place for a second time, but she did take home the title of America’s Favorite Player.

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Big Brother legends Taylor Hale and Janelle Pierzina are weighing in on a strategy they think houseguests should use more often. While discussing how the fear of being attacked online has changed the game, Hale, 28, exclusively gave Us Weekly her advice for players who want to be villainous without getting lambasted on social media. […]

Janelle came back to the Big Brother house in season 14 as a coach alongside Mike “Boogie” Malin, Dan Gheesling and Britney Haynes. A twist later led the coaches to become players in the game. She finished in 12th place.

In 2020, Janelle came back for the second all-stars season alongside season 6 pal Kaysar. The duo were targeted early and Janelle was evicted during the third week of the competition.

Janelle has not played Big Brother since. However, she has been an active viewer and has shared her thoughts on the season and players via her social media channels.

Scott Eastwood’s connection to war movies goes back to the beginning of his acting career, when he appeared in Flags of Our Fathers, the acclaimed Oscar-nominated war drama directed by his father, Clint Eastwood. Nearly two decades later, Eastwood has continued to return to the genre, with his latest being the World War II thriller Lucky Strike, which is set to release at home this week. Now, as Lucky Strike brings Eastwood back into the spotlight, one of his earlier WWII movies is also enjoying a resurgence on streaming. The timing may be more than a coincidence, as the film also stars Jon Bernthal, who is having what’s perhaps the biggest moment of his career right now.

Both Bernthal and Eastwood were part of a star-studded ensemble for the acclaimed World War II film, alongside major stars including Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, and Michael Peña. The actors play members of an American tank crew fighting their way through Nazi Germany during the final days of the European theater of World War II. Pitt leads the pack as battle-hardened Army Sergeant Don “Wardaddy” Collier, who takes his crew deep into enemy territory despite the increasingly insurmountable odds stacked against them.

Written and directed by David Ayer, Fury highlights the gruesome realities of war and, through visceral battle sequences, reinforces its raw and grounded depiction of one of history’s most brutal conflicts. The movie was both a commercial and critical success and has remained a favorite among WWII aficionados over the years. Fury recently streamed on Netflix, but after the streamer lost its license to the film a couple of months ago, fans have turned to other platforms to revisit the acclaimed war movie, enough for it to still earn a spot on trending charts, according to FlixPatrol. Fury can be purchased through several digital storefronts, including the Apple TV Store, where the movie is currently trending worldwide, as well as on the French M6+ service where it currently ranks as the 3rd most-watched title in France.

Which Other Jon Bernthal Project Is Trending Right Now?

With his star arguably shining brighter than ever, Bernthal’s current success has brought renewed attention to some of his past projects. Several of his older movies have been climbing streaming charts following the record box-office success of both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Among them is Those Who Wish Me Dead, his latest collaboration with Taylor Sheridan, in which he stars alongside Angelina Jolie in the survival thriller. The movie has recently seen a resurgence on PVOD. Elsewhere, one of Bernthal’s earlier action hits, The Accountant, as well as The Many Saints of Newark, The Sopranos’ prequel in which he plays Johnny Soprano, have both resurfaced on the top charts on HBO Max.

Considering the kind of year Bernthal has had, there’s little doubt that audiences will be watching closely to see what the actor chooses to take on next. Stay tuned at Collider for more updates.

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Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo died at age 17 in August 2026 after being involved in a fatal helicopter crash.

News broke on August 8, 2026, that Murillo was part of a deadly accident in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, alongside her mother, Wendy Manrique, and her grandmother, Rocio Cubillos — both of whom were killed as well, per g1. Their helicopter pilot, Alessandro Rocha, was also killed in the crash.

The incident occurred less than two months after musician Oliver Tree died in a separate helicopter crash southwest of Rio de Janeiro, where six fatalities resulted when two helicopters collided.

Prior to her tragic death at age 17, Murillo had amassed a significant social media following for her beauty product reviews and “get ready with me” videos.

Keep scrolling for more about Murillo’s life and her shocking death at age 17.

Sofia Murillo Had More Than 250,000 Social Media Followers

The 17-year-old influencer reached more than 200,000 TikTok followers and nearly 50,000 Instagram followers for her lifestyle content. Many of her posts centered around her reviewing cosmetic products and offering beauty tips.

Her final post was released on August 1, focused on her fitness routine. The TikTok video has since become a makeshift memorial, with fans sharing tributes in the comment section.

“Rest in peace angel,” one fan wrote.

“I’m going to miss your tips, Sofi,” another fan replied. “You were one of the few people who managed to boost my self-esteem with your tips. I’m going to miss you so much.”

Sofia Murillo Was on Vacation With Her Family at the Time of Deadly Crash

Murillo’s uncle Victor Manrique told g1 that he was vacationing with his wife and 15-year-old daughter alongside Murillo, her mother, Wendy Manrique, and her grandmother, Rocio Cubillos, at the time of the aviation accident.

The family had apparently booked a 20-minute helicopter ride to see the famed Christ the Redeemer statue. When Murillo, her mother and grandmother boarded their flight around 11 a.m. local time, Victor said he stayed back in the hangar with his wife and daughter to take the next available helicopter.

All 4 People on Board Sofia Murillo’s Helicopter Were Killed

Murillo, Manrique and Cubillos were reportedly on board a four-seat helicopter from local tour agency Voo Rio Panorâmico, piloted by Alessandro Rocha. The aircraft went down near the scenic Vista Chinesa and crashed into a heavily wooded area.

All four people on board the helicopter were killed.

Sofia Murillo’s Deadly Helicopter Crash Caused a Fire

The explosion of the downed helicopter caused a fire to break out in the wooded hillside where the crash took place, reported local outlet g1.

Local fire department spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Fábio Contreiras, told the outlet that 40 military vehicles, 11 vehicles and four operational units took part in the recovery operation.

“The biggest challenge for the teams right now is access, both to enter and exit the site. The aircraft crashed in a very steep, wooded area with precipitous cliffs, where it is only possible to work using rope techniques and safety equipment,” Contreiras said in a statement, translated from Portuguese to English. “When we arrived, in addition to the helicopter, there was also a fire caused by the explosion of the aircraft’s fuel. That fire has now been completely extinguished.”

The fire department statement went on, “Now, our challenge is to find faster access routes to facilitate the work of the Civil Police and Cenipa forensics teams, as well as the future removal of the bodies. We are working to make this happen as soon as possible, preferably today.”

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An Investigation Into the Deadly Crash Is Ongoing

CNN Brasil reported that Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police and Brazil’s Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center have opened a formal investigation into the cause of the crash.

Helicopter touring agency Voo Rio Panorâmico’s lawyer stressed to g1 that the company had all of the necessary permits to conduct tours of the area. Voo Rio Panorâmico insisted that the pilot was properly licensed to fly and the aircraft’s maintenance was fully up-to-date.

Voo Rio Panorâmico’s attorney acknowledged that the company is not yet certain what went wrong during the usually routine flight.

There has been no conflict quite like World War II, and when one goes through the annals of human history, that becomes abundantly clear, pretty quickly. So far, it has been a tremendous year for fans of World War II movies and shows, as there has been significant number of new projects on screens both big and small. At the turn of the year, Prime Video offered us the opportunity to see the conflict through Nazi eyes with its sleeper hit The Tank. Maintaining that trend, at about the same time, Hermann Wilhelm Göring was the center of attention as the digital debut of Nuremberg, the 2025 sleeper hit that grossed $70 million at the box office, came to streaming. Starring Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, Nuremberg emerged as a fan-favorite away from the big screen as more projects advanced.

As summer rolled in across the Northern Hemisphere, director Rod Lurie‘s Lucky Strike got its theatrical release in late June. While the film endured a disappointing box office run, grossing $1.5 million against a reported budget of $10 million. Lucky Strike turned to the PVOD market to salvage the situation, and it did, outperforming the horror movie Passenger, the Hugh Jackman-led period drama The Death of Robin Hood, and Guy Ritchie‘s action movie In the Grey. Centered on the Battle of the Bulge, the movie follows a soldier who is stranded behind enemy lines armed with nothing but his tenacity and a pack of Lucky Strike cigarettes. The film stars Scott Eastwood and Colin Hanks. However, just before the end of spring, Hollywood’s preeminent World War II aficionado, one whose son starred in Lucky Strike, dropped a gripping docu-series on humanity’s deadliest conflict.

On May 25, 2026, Tom Hanks returned to his fascination and decades-old passion for WWII history, with the documentary series titled World War II with Tom Hanks. Hanks’ career has seen him star in World War II movies such as Saving Private Ryan and Greyhound. The docu-series premiered with three episodes on Memorial Day. Overall, World War II with Tom Hanks consists of 20 episodes, with the last batch arriving on July 27. Done in collaboration with the History Channel, the series has gone on to become a streaming hit, dominating global streaming charts according to FlixPatrol. The series has flirted with the Amazon top 10 in the United States, while its standing on the Apple TV Store is far more revered, with comfortable top 10 standings in Australia, Canada, and the United States.

What Is ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’ About?

With Hanks serving as narrator, World War II with Tom Hanks spans the entirety of the Second World War, beginning with the unexpected invasion of Poland. The conquest of much of Western Europe is covered, even as the Axis Powers emerge and unite, with the conflict taking on a global feel. Adolf Hitler‘s expansion into Joseph Stalin‘s Soviet territory with Operation Barbarossa, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, which effectively brings America into the conflict, among a host of other plots are explored. World War II with Tom Hanks covers World War II across land, air, and sea, even as the spotlight focuses on the world leaders of the time: Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Joseph Stalin, Erwin Rommel, Hideki Tojo, and the Nazi leader, Hitler.

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Father-daughter relationships in movies are fairly common in film, with some of the most touching and profound movies properly reflecting on the poignant connection. However, mother-son bonds are seemingly less discussed in cinema and are arguably more complex in the instances where they are, as seen in films like Hereditary and the science fiction franchise Dune.

Most portrayals of mother-son bonds in pictures depict layered and sometimes even challenging connections. However, there are also exceptional movies that showcase healthy and loving relationships between mothers and sons. As such, we invite readers to take a look at some of the best movies about mother-son relationships, ranking these films based on their quality and analyzing the special connections they portray.

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‘You Were Never Really Here’ (2018)

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You Were Never Really Here is a brutal modern neo-noir thriller in which Joaquin Phoenix gives one of his greatest performances as Joe, a veteran of the Gulf War who has found a new life in New York City as a vigilante who rescues young girls from being trafficked. Joe’s mother is played by Judith Roberts, and she provides the only tangible, emotional bond within his life as he wrestles with dark thoughts and suicidal ideation.

You Were Never Really Here is a complex morality tale because it shows Joe’s selflessness within his decision to protect his elderly mother, despite the fact that he is otherwise a loner. The tender relationship between the two characters is best identified through the brilliant musical score by Jonny Greenwood, who offered a poignant aura of peacefulness within an otherwise ruthless R-rated crime thriller. —Liam Gaughan

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‘Beau is Afraid’ (2023)

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Beau is Afraid is not the first Ari Aster film to deal with complex depictions of mother-son dynamics, but it might be the weirdest. Joaquin Phoenix gives his strangest, most ridiculous performance to date as Beau, a self-loathing, immature loner who tries to visit his mother Mona Wassermann (Patti LuPone) in what becomes a dangerous and absurd journey across an apocalyptic America.

Beau is Afraid is just as polarizing as everything else that Aster has made, so it shouldn’t be surprising that it is destined to be a cult classic because of all the subtle thematic subtext and symbolism that is packed in. It’s by far one of the weirdest mainstream films to be released in the past decade, and the fact that Aster is continuously able to make such disturbing and thought-provoking features is a win for film fans everywhere. —Liam Gaughan

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‘Marvin’s Room’ (1996)

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Marvin’s Room is a heartfelt family drama about a complex dynamic of sisters, mothers, siblings, and redemption. Meryl Streep stars as a single mother who tries to take care of her two sons, played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Hal Scardino, while reconnecting with her sister (Diane Keaton) after many years apart.

Marvin’s Room is unabashedly sentimental and catches all of its stars at an interesting point in their respective careers. Streep being vulnerability and pathos to the role of a complex mother who struggles to drift beyond her family legacy, DiCaprio has an early breakthrough role as a teenager dealing with significant mental health issues, and Keaton delivers a deeply moving Oscar-nominated performance as a woman who seeks to make up for lost time as she reaches the end of her life; it’s a feat of acting that is bound to be more powerful in the wake of her recent passing. —Liam Gaughan

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‘Only God Forgives’ (2013)

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Only God Forgives was a polarizing film from Nicolas Winding Refn, who reunited with Ryan Gosling after the success of Drive to make a stylized, hypnotic crime thriller that divided audiences when it debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013. Gosling stars as an underworld criminal in Japan who decides to seek vengeance for the death of his brother (Tom Burke) at the urging of his mother (Kristin Scott Thomas), who is a force of pure chaos.

Only God Forgives offers a commentary on violence by showing how a deeply misguided, troubled man is under the domain of a parent who treats him like property. There is a tremendous amount of dark comedy, as Thomas gives a wild performance that works within the ridiculous and sensationalist pulpy atmosphere that Refn created. The film’s Oedipal themes make it even more disturbing. —Liam Gaughan

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‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ (1974)

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Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore was an early film from Martin Scorsese that won Ellen Burstyn the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as a single mother who attempts to raise her son (Alfred Lutter) as she works shifts as a waitress. Although there’s a tremendously charming performance by Kris Kristofferson as her love interest, Burstyn’s performance is what makes the film so effective, and it proved that Scorsese is one of the more underrated feminist directors to emerge from the New Hollywood era.

Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore holds up because it offered a demystified, grounded depiction of working-class life that thoughtfully represented the experiences of single mothers. While it felt like a slice of real life when it made its debut in 1974, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore now stands as a beautiful representation of American life from 50 years ago. —Liam Gaughan

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‘American Gangster’ (2007)

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Ridley Scott’s well-directed crime drama counts on great performances and an interesting narrative. The story centers on an outcast in New York City (Russell Crowe) charged with bringing down Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas (Denzel Washington), the man who inspired this semi-biographical movie.

Washington’s impeccable efforts are one of the best aspects of this Ridley Scott picture, though the supporting cast is also excellent (Ruby Dee, who plays Mama Lucas, even earned an Oscar nod for her role). Although the mother-son relationship at American Gangster‘s center is not the most prominent aspect, the bond between the two certainly plays a role in the film, representing family values and integrity. It is evident that Ruby Dee’s character is a central one and an anchor in Frank’s life, with her disapproval of his choices being a turning point for the character.

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‘Donnie Darko’ (2001)

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Perfect for fans of psychological dramas who haven’t yet watched this iconic 2000s cult classic, Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko stars Jake Gyllenhaal and follows a troubled teenager plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

This captivating watch sustains its surrealist mood throughout, delivering a thoughtful message about fear, depression, sexuality, and identity. Family dynamics also play a poignant role in its narrative, particularly Donnie’s relationship with his mother, Rose (Mary McDonnell). While Donnie Darko is not inherently a movie that solely focuses on a mother-son relationship, it offers a nuanced portrayal of the bond between Donnie and his mother, contributing to the film being regarded as a compelling exploration of the bond between the two.

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The ‘Dune’ Franchise (2021–Present)

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After two flawless entries, Denis Villeneuve‘s science fiction hit Dune has proven to be one of the most promising film franchises. With memorable characters and an intriguing plot, this book-to-screen adaptation tells the story of Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides, a brilliant and seemingly gifted young man who is born into a great destiny beyond. His mother, played by Rebecca Ferguson, helps him find his fate.

Both Dune installments are unforgettable for plenty of reasons, including their absorbing storyline, astounding sound, and striking cinematography. However, the bond shared between its characters also stands out, particularly between Jessica and Paul. Jessica is an integral figure in her son’s rise to power, so their relationship, although incredibly flawed and even toxic at times, is also a key aspect of the movie.

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‘Psycho’ (1960)

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Alfred Hitchcock‘s Psycho is one of the filmmaker’s most famous works, and it is not difficult to understand why. The masterfully directed black-and-white 1960 picture centers on Marion Crane (Janet Leigh), a secretary on the run for embezzlement who takes refuge at an isolated California motel owned by a shy man (Anthony Perkins) and his mother, with terrifying consequences.

Psycho — the first adaptation of the 1959 novel of the same name — is a perfect horror thriller by the legendary director. Through its fantastic build of tension and suspense, the masterful movie has revolutionized the horror genre and continues to influence several films in the category to this day. Although the film does not showcase the relationship between the two, it is clear that the protagonist’s mother holds power over him. After all, there would be no Norman Bates without Norma Bates.

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‘Jojo Rabbit’ (2019)

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One of the most emotionally devastating World War II movies is told from the perspective of a ten-year-old boy named Johannes “Jojo” Betzler (Roman Griffin Davis) living in Nazi Germany during the later stages of the war with his mother Rosie (Scarlett Johansson). Their life takes a wild turn when Rosie hides a Jewish girl in their home.

Taika Waititi‘s Oscar-winning Best Picture nominee is a remarkable film (though possibly not to everyone’s taste, considering the comic way it deals with sensitive themes), anchored by incredible acting efforts and striking cinematography that contrasts with the dark times it is set in. Still, one of Jojo Rabbit‘s strongest aspects is the positive, even if tear-jerking, bond shared between Johannes and Rosie.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi ended with one of the biggest power shifts in the sequel trilogy. Supreme Leader Snoke was dead, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) had seized control of the First Order, and the Resistance had been reduced to a handful of survivors escaping Crait aboard the Millennium Falcon. By the time audiences caught up with Kylo again in The Rise of Skywalker, however, his reign was already well underway. That left a sizable chapter of Kylo Ren’s story largely unexplored. We knew he had declared himself Supreme Leader after killing Snoke, but the movies never really showed what happened when he returned to the First Order and actually had to claim that authority. Now, Star Wars is finally returning to the immediate aftermath of The Last Jedi to show exactly how Kylo Ren’s reign began.

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Marvel’s new five-issue series Star Wars: The Fall of Kylo Ren, written by Charles Soule with art by Will Sliney, follows Kylo Ren during the period between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. A new preview of the first issue reveals that Kylo returns to the First Order after surviving a major ordeal and immediately finds that Snoke’s death has left considerably more instability behind than he may have expected.

The preview opens with Kylo traveling aboard his TIE Silencer, reflecting on the trials that have prepared him to move forward and “meet his destiny.” He soon contacts the Finalizer and makes his new position perfectly clear, identifying himself as the Supreme Leader and ordering the ship to prepare for his arrival. Things aren’t exactly going well in his absence. At Hetzal Prime, General Hux and Admiral Pryde are overseeing a battle that threatens the Finalizer itself. Hux is already clashing with Pryde, threatening to strip the admiral of his rank if he doesn’t get into position within sixty seconds. Pryde responds with open contempt for Hux, suggesting the cracks Kylo later identifies within the First Order were already becoming impossible to ignore.

‘The Fall of Kylo Ren’ Picks Up After ‘The Last Jedi’

Kylo’s arrival quickly changes the situation. When enemy soldiers board the Finalizer, he tears through them with his lightsaber before ordering the First Order fleet to retreat from the battle entirely. It’s a striking introduction to Kylo as Supreme Leader because he’s walking into an organization that is already struggling to function without its former leader. When Hux and Pryde welcome him back, Kylo isn’t interested in celebrating his return. He tells them that the First Order, once the most powerful military force in the galaxy, has become “a disgrace.” More importantly, he says he can sense the disunity spreading through its ranks.

That immediately puts a different spin on the version of the First Order seen in The Rise of Skywalker. Kylo may have technically become Supreme Leader aboard Snoke’s flagship in The Last Jedi, but killing his master was only the beginning; actually controlling the enormous military organization Snoke left behind was another matter entirely. The preview also puts Hux and Pryde’s eventual roles in The Rise of Skywalker into sharper focus. Hux’s resentment of Kylo ultimately becomes so intense that he betrays the First Order simply because he wants to see Kylo lose, while Pryde proves considerably more loyal to the cause. The Fall of Kylo Ren now has an opportunity to show how those divisions developed during Kylo’s rise.

Soule has already explored crucial pieces of Kylo Ren’s history in The Rise of Kylo Ren, which chronicled Ben Solo’s transformation following the destruction of Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Temple. The Fall of Kylo Ren tackles the other end of that story. Instead of showing how Ben Solo became Kylo Ren, the new series can finally explore what happened when Kylo got everything he thought he wanted. That’s an especially interesting missing piece considering how little time The Rise of Skywalker spends with Kylo as Supreme Leader before Emperor Palpatine’s return changes the direction of his story. The Last Jedi leaves him at the absolute height of his power, having killed Snoke, rejected both the Jedi and Sith masters who shaped him, and taken the First Order for himself. The next movie largely skips over what he actually did with that power.

The Fall of Kylo Ren is finally filling in that blank when it releases on August 12.

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For the latest season of her Roku Original docuseries, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, actress and fashion icon Tracee Ellis Ross jetted to Thailand. Obviously, she packed plenty of cute looks for the trip — including a black and white string bikini, which she wore while taking a dip in a pool nestled beneath vegetation. Decorated with micro floral motifs, the swimwear choice quickly caught my eye, sending me on a search for something similar. Luckily, I found an Amazon lookalike that costs just $24.

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There are a few men who hold the title of “Spider-Man” in the world of Marvel comics. Fans met many of them in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its follow-up film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The character is more about the mantle of Spider-Man than the one behind the mask, as the Phil Lord and Chris Miller film taught audiences. That means, though, that fans have their favorite version of the character and some want to see other heroes get to take on the action as Spider-Man outside of Peter Parker. Which is what makes Marvel’s next release so exciting.

Introduced in 2011, after being inspired by Donald Glover‘s character Troy in the show Community, Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli brought to life a new Spider-Man hero: Miles Morales. The Brooklyn-based web-slinger is incredibly smart, has parents who love him and want to protect him, and he’s the kind of New York kid who isn’t going to let some villain take over his city. There are some similarities between Miles and Peter, but for the most part, Miles has his own set of powers and is his very own version of Spider-Man. The new comic, Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Bryan Edward Hill with art by Nico Leon, allows Miles to come into his own.

Miles Morales: Spider-Man highlights aspects of Miles Morales that make him the best new Spider-Man and the ways in which he is a different hero. In a preview of the new issue, Valentina and Miles are working on a project together; he uses his intelligence to impress her. She’s also a highly intelligent person, and it leads to the two of them having a cute back-and-forth, intercut with Miles trying to find the best way he can to be Spider-Man for New York. And that does include saving a construction worker.

Anyone Can Wear the Mask But Who Is the Best?

The debate over the best Spider-Man ranges from talking about Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland to the characters who take on the mantle. But the reality is that every Spider-Man has something to offer fans. With Miles Morales, he’s our new young hero who is still trying to figure out what being Spider-Man means to him, in the same way that Peter did when he first started. Miles Morales: Spider-Man allows fans to enter this journey with Miles and delivers a fresh take on a beloved hero.

You can see Miles in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, and in Miles Morales: Spider-Man when it hits shelves this week.

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Some bags are trendy for a season. Others quietly become the kind you reach for every single day because they make everything in your closet look a little more polished. Nicole Kidman’s latest black purse falls firmly into the second category — timeless, versatile and somehow able to elevate even a simple jeans-and-sneakers outfit.

The Oscar winner was spotted in New York City on July 30, wearing a crisp white button-up layered under a gray blazer with classic blue jeans and Adidas sneakers. Tucked under her arm was an elegant black Chanel shoulder bag with a peek of bold red lining, proving that even the most understated accessories can make the biggest statement. The catch? Her designer version comes with an eye-watering $8,300 price tag.

Get the Sqlp Bucket Work Tote Bag for $46 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Thankfully, you don’t need a celebrity budget to recreate the look. We found a remarkably similar Dokotoo shoulder bag on Amazon for nearly 99% less, complete with the same sleek black exterior, striking red interior and polished gold-tone hardware that gives Kidman’s bag its luxe feel.

Made from premium PU leather, the structured carryall features two sturdy top handles, a roomy interior, a side zippered pocket and a removable makeup pouch secured with dual clasps. It’s practical enough for work, travel or everyday errands, but polished enough to pass for something far more expensive. If black isn’t your style, it also comes in brown, cream, pink, lavender and several other shades.

The affordable find has earned more than 1,300 five-star ratings, with shoppers praising the thoughtful details. One reviewer said the gold-tone hardware gives it “a classy, luxurious touch,” while the red interior “adds the perfect pop of color.” Another called out its “sturdy craftsmanship” and “spacious interior,” adding that they originally bought it for work but now “want to show it off” everywhere they go.

Like Kidman’s designer original, it’s the kind of bag that works with everything, from tailored blazers and denim to dresses and loafers. If you’ve been searching for one timeless purse that looks expensive without the four-figure price tag, this nearly 99%-less lookalike might just be your smartest fashion buy of the season.

Get the Sqlp Bucket Work Tote Bag for $46 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Sqlp here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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