A couple of years ago, Michael Fassbender appeared in a memorable supporting role in the rap-musical film Kneecap, set entirely in the Irish language. Kneecap served as a welcome return for Fassbender, who had spent several years away from acting. Around the same time, he starred in the Showtime spy series The Agency, and headlined David Fincher‘s The Killer. Fassbender has always balanced mainstream movies with more experimental fare. Over a decade ago, when he was playing Magneto on the big screen, Fassbender teamed up with his fellow X-Men star Kodi Smit-McPhee on a critically acclaimed Western that disappeared from theaters without making much noise. The movie in question, Slow West, is now more accessible than ever, as it’s streaming for free in the United States.

Released in 2014, Slow West served as the directorial debut of John Maclean. It starred Smit-McPhee as a young Scotsman who travels to America in search of his long-lost love. He is joined in his quest by an Irish bounty hunter, played by Fassbender. Slow West also featured Ben Mendelsohn, who had recently broken out with a searing supporting performance in the Australian thriller Animal Kingdom and had appeared in The Dark Knight Rises. The movie grossed just over $1 million at the box office, but earned excellent reviews. It’s now sitting at a “Certified Fresh” 92% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Slow West serves as an impressive calling card for first-time writer-director John Maclean — and offers an inventive treat for fans of the Western.”

Kodi Smit-McPhee Has Appeared in More Acclaimed Westerns

Maclean released his sophomore feature, Tornado, only last year. Another Western, the movie was set in the 18th century and featured Jack Lowden, Tim Roth, and Kōki. Fassbender and Smit-McPhee starred in the X-Men reboot franchise, which began with X-Men: First Class in 2010 and ended with X-Men: Dark Phoenix in 2019. Smit-McPhee also delivered acclaimed performances in Matt Reeves‘ Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, which was released in 2014. He has had a terrific relationship with Westerns, having broken out with The Road, which also featured Viggo Mortensen. More recently, he was part of the Oscar-nominated film The Power of the Dog. You can watch him and Fassbender in Slow West on Pluto TV.

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Roomies… as the reality of this heartbreaking loss continues to sink in, Lil Jon has been finding ways to express his grief publicly, leaving fans emotional and shaken. With each post, memories of his son Nathan Smith are being shared in real time. And, supporters across social media are reacting with shock, prayers, and an overwhelming outpouring of love as they try to process the devastating news alongside the family.

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Lil Jon Continues To Mourn Son Through Emotional Tributes

Since the heartbreaking news of Nathan Smith’s passing, Lil Jon has spoken out numerous times through emotional tributes followed. Shortly after releasing a statement confirming the devastating news, the rapper shared a video capturing moments with Nathan from childhood through adulthood, offering a heartfelt glimpse into their bond. Alongside the clip, he wrote, “THIS HURTS SO BAD. & I LOVE YOU SON.” The post quickly drew an outpouring of love and condolences from supporters.

In a separate post, Lil Jon highlighted Nathan’s music on Spotify, reflecting on his son’s artistic journey and independence. He shared that Nathan released the project after graduating from college, writing, “SLADE RELEASED THIS WHEN HE GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE. HE WAS SO HAPPY TO EXPRESS HIS ART N DO IT HIMSELF. I WAS SO PROUD OF HIM FOR DOING IT ALL ON HIS OWN.”

Family Shares Heartfelt Messages For Nathan

Lil Jon’s apparent partner, Jamila Sozahdah, who shares a young daughter with the rapper, also paid tribute to Nathan, sharing a heartfelt video of sweet moments with him — including clips with his baby sister. In the caption, she wrote:

“Nate… you were so talented, so respectful, so kind, and so incredibly smart. You had a light about you that people felt instantly, and a heart that showed up quietly but powerfully.
We were not ready to lose you. None of us were Your presence mattered, your life mattered, and your memory will always live on in our hearts. Nahara will miss her big brother. Rest in peace, sweet soul“

Here’s What We Know So Far

Milton Police confirmed Friday that a body recovered from a pond has been identified as Nathan Smith, the son of rapper and producer Lil Jon. Authorities shared that divers with the Cherokee County Fire Department located the body around 11:53 a.m. While official confirmation is still pending through the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office, investigators stated that foul play is not suspected at this time. Police also noted that the case remains open and active as they continue their investigation.

As previously reported, officers responded to the Baldwin Drive area on February 3 after receiving a report of a missing adult. Police said Nathan had reportedly left his residence under unusual circumstances, prompting an immediate and coordinated search involving multiple law enforcement and emergency agencies, along with support from the surrounding community.

Social Media Erupts Over Lil Jon’s Loss

Fans immediately flooded Lil Jon’s Instagram comment section, sending an overwhelming wave of love and support as the news spread. Many shared how deeply saddened they felt by the loss, while others echoed the sentiment that no parent should ever have to bury their child. The comments quickly filled with prayers, white dove emojis, and broken hearts, reflecting the collective grief and shock felt by followers.

The Instagram user @metroboomin shared, “Praying for you and your family this breaks my heart! 🙏🏾”

And, Instagram user @gabunion said, “Im so sorry. Sending so many prayers and all the light to you and your family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”

Instagram user @cthagod wrote, “Sending you and your family healing energy King. 🙏🏾🖤✊🏾😢”

One Instagram user @prettychaoss__ commented, “This is so sad man 💔🙏🏾”

This Instagram user @papichulo_300 shared, “May God cover you in your time of need 🙏🏽❤️”

And, Instagram user @vvs.lakai said, “💔🥺 ugh i hope Lil John stays strong, praying for him and his family“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @mz.michelle_15 added, “💔💔💔😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺🥺🕊️🕊️🕊️🙏🙏”

While Instagram user @epik90s wrote, “May God bless Lil Jon and his Family..🙏🏾💔Pray that they find comfort during this time.🥹❤️”

Finally Instagram user @_daniboi said, “Parents should NEVER have to bury their children. I’ll die on that hill. May his son rest in peace ❤️”

Family Devastated Amid Pending Investigation

Lil Jon confirmed the heartbreaking loss in a statement shared alongside Nathan’s mother, Nicole Smith. The couple expressed that they are devastated and heartbroken, remembering Nathan as a kind, caring, and passionate young man who deeply loved his family and friends. While Lil Jon has addressed the loss publicly, Nicole Smith has not yet released a statement, and other family members have remained private as they grieve. The medical examiner’s office told 11Alive that they have not yet determined Nathan Smith’s cause or manner of death, do not suspect foul play, and will examine his body on Monday, Feb. 9.

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The Super Bowl halftime show has always been an exciting and coveted spot for musicians.

Before Bad Bunny takes center stage at the 2026 Super Bowl this weekend, we must remember our history.

From iconic reunions to infamous wardrobe malfunctions, to “Left Shark” and calling Drake a pedophile in front of millions of people in Kendrick Lamar‘s performance of “Not Like Us,”  the halftime show is basically where anything and everything can happen.

Watch With Us is looking back at the best Super Bowl halftime show performances of all time.

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10. Katy Perry — 2015

Considered one of the campiest Super Bowl performances ever, Katy Perry‘s Super Bowl show became an instant meme with the virality of “Left Shark,” but that wasn’t the only thing worthwhile about her memorable presentation. The eye-popping, colorful visuals replete with dancing palm trees, robot lions and beach balls with teeth made Perry’s show a true standout. Plus, we love a Missy Elliott cameo.

9. Rihanna — 2023

Rihanna‘s 2022 Super Bowl show marked a truly groundbreaking moment: the singer performed the entire show while pregnant and revealed her pregnancy live during the show. It was the first-ever Super Bowl pregnancy announcement, but in addition to making sure her performance went down in history, it was also a truly fantastic halftime show, in which Rihanna performed twelve hit songs with an impressively bare-bones production.

8. Paul McCartney — 2005

It’s hard to go wrong with a concert from a living legend doing some of his greatest hits, and that’s what Paul McCartney delivered at the halftime show back in 2005. The Beatle solo-performed songs like “Drive My Car,” “Live and Let Die” and “Get Back,” armed with his guitar in a very stripped-down performance.

Of course, McCartney doesn’t really need any showy glitz and glamor, and the image of tens of thousands of people singing along to “Hey Jude” was about as incredible as Lady Gaga jumping from the stadium roof.

7. Bruce Springsteen — 2009

Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band took the halftime show stage in 2009 and brought just the right amount of energy that night, for a Super Bowl that would end in a photo finish for the winning Pittsburgh Steelers. Springsteen managed a full-stage, knee-first slide into the camera that brought the house down, before he belted out classics like “Glory Days” and “Born to Run.”

6. Lady Gaga — 2017

Lady Gaga‘s unforgettable 2017 halftime show performance began with a dive from the roof of NRG Stadium, and the acrobatics and high-wire acts didn’t let up from there.

Gaga had no special guests, just her and her incredible vocals, dance movies, multiple costume changes, an electronic keyboard and piano — plus, her positively immaculate vibes as one of our best pop star performers. Fittingly, Gaga ended her set with a well-deserved mic drop.

5. Madonna — 2012

The Queen of Pop really set the stage for the halftime show when her grand entrance imagined her as something akin to an Egyptian pharaoh, complete with an army of warriors pulling her to the stage while she sat atop a golden throne. From there, Madonna‘s performance was a bold, beautiful and boundary-pushing show that included guest star M.I.A. flipping off the camera. Other appearances included Nicki Minaj, LMFAO and Cee-Lo Green, the latter of whom helped Madge close with a riveting rendition of “Like a Prayer.”

4. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar — 2022

At the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the best of 1990s hip-hop got together for the Super Bowl in 2022, on an ambitious stage that could accommodate multiple sets. The show had a record number of headliners, and if Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar weren’t enough, the show also featured Anderson .Paak and 50 Cent.

It was a legendary performance that had hits like Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” to Lamar’s “Alright,” and ultimately ended up taking home three Emmy Awards — including the first Super Bowl halftime show win for Outstanding Live Variety Special.

3. Michael Jackson — 1993

Michael Jackson‘s halftime show performance in 1993 laid the groundwork for all future halftime performances, a show-stopping production of spectacle that had Jackson “appearing” on two scoreboards at the Rose Bowl before emerging from beneath the stage.

Then, Jackson did something truly crazy: he stood silent and still for over a full minute before finally beginning his set. The gasps that can be heard from the audience indicate that even in the moment, everyone understood they were witnessing history in the making.

2. Beyoncé — 2013

Beyoncé made her Super Bowl halftime show iconic from the mere fact that she reunited Destiny’s Child on stage, but the performance was undeniable even without that ingenious gimmick. Queen B’s complex choreography and powerhouse vocals demonstrated what everyone already knew, but is always worth reminding: how utterly consummate a performer she is.

Making eye contact with the camera and thus millions of people the whole time, Beyoncé seemed to be channeling something otherworldly during her set — or maybe just excess electricity, as the Superdome lost power for 34 minutes shortly after she closed her show with “Halo.”

1. Prince — 2007

It’s likely that there will never be a Super Bowl performance as goosebump-inducing as Prince ending his set with “Purple Rain” during an actual rainstorm. It is possibly the absolute apex of Prince’s career, but the entire show was just as incredible as that one defining moment.

Prince belted out several fantastic covers like “Proud Mary,” “All Along the Watchtower” and the Foo Fighters’ “Best of You,” highlighting the pop icon’s vocals and guitar skills. While other musicians might have viewed a rainstorm as a major derailment, Prince leveraged it for a finish that lives on in history.

Whew, Roomies! The fashion police have entered the chat after Ari Fletcher and Jayda Cheaves popped out in same top. The TL is flooded with fans debating over who wore it first and who REALLY bodied the lewk!

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Jayda Cheaves & Ari Fletcher Have Fans Asking: Who Wore It Best?

Ari Fletcher and Jayda Cheaves have the internet going OFF-again! But this time, it’s not drama, it’s all about their style. Photos surfaced of the gworls rocking the same red latex top with “EBONY” across the chest, and now timelines are stuck debating who slayed it. Jayda popped out adding a lil’ winter drip with a long fur coat, denim jeans, and a white pointed-toe boots, while Ari brought some edge with a black leather cap, tiny shorts, and strappy statement knee-high sandals. Peep the photos of the ladies here.

The TL Is On Fire With Ari Vs. Jayda Style Debate

The Shade Room’s comment section went off after the photos of Ari and Jayda dropped. Fans immediately started picking a winner — some crowned Jayda, while others were more focused on finding a dupe for their top.

Instagram user @tanishaisqueen50 wrote, “Both are cute n look good😍” 

Instagram user @mehganjames wrote, “They both look 🔥”

While Instagram user @thecoreyshow wrote, “Please don’t get them started again. They both look good in their Mrs. Incredible top.”

Then Instagram user @vonntee wrote, “Jayda always do it 🔥😍”

Another Instagram user @ohheydk__ wrote, “it’s gone always be DA DON fa me 😌🤏🏽” 

Instagram user @hairartbydominique wrote, “Both ate downnnnn. 🔥🔥 🔥” 

While another Instagram user @_thatssokee wrote, “Jayda ate but yall won’t admit it 🔥🔥🔥 MRS TRENDSETTER WHATEVER SHE DO — THEY BITE 😌”

Then another Instagram user @criissdotcom wrote, “One is wearing the other is styling.” 

Finally, Instagram user @australiankisses wrote, “Somebody send me a shirt Please! 😍😍😍”

Ari’s Galentine’s Party Was All Vibes, Jayda Brings The Heat With A Killer NEW Look

On top of their fits, Ari and Jayda had the TL lit for other reasons too. Ari brought pure vibes with her full red Galentine’s Day event in collaboration with her Remedy beauty brand — red roses, drinks flowing, and the vibes? on a 1000! She served in a red cutout dress, and you know the photos and videos had everyone gagging.

Jayda had the TL on fire too when she dropped a video debuting a fresh new look. The beauty and fashion mogul served face with auburn, ginger-inspired hair, soft curls, face beat, and a lil’ bling — what more could you ask for? Jayda ate, and fans agree, no crumbs were left!

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Bridgerton author Julia Quinn broke her silence on concerns that possible changes in future seasons could include important book characters — and leads — being recast.

“I don’t necessarily know how they’re gonna spin it or write it or what they’re going to keep and change,” Quinn said during an exclusive interview with Us Weekly pegged to her partnership with Spotify, teasing Eloise’s (Claudia Jessie) upcoming season of the hit Netflix series.

Quinn added that she’s excited to see her novel To Sir Phillip, With Love come to life.

“I love her story,” she added about Eloise’s romance with Phillip (Chris Fulton). “He’s got two kids who she has got to wrangle, which is awesome. The fact that Eloise is going to have an instant family is awesome. His twins are pretty ruthless to her so I hope they keep stuff like that in.”

When asked whether Fulton — who appeared in seasons 1 and 2 — would reprise his role or if a new actor would be brought in, Quinn noted that she doesn’t know the plan after changes have been made in other adaptations.

Quinn also addressed the chances of younger siblings Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) and Gregory (Will Tilston) being played by other actors by the time it’s their turn to be at the center of their own seasons.

“It’s funny because they were, like, 12 and 13 when they started. If you asked me that back then [about the same actors playing them as adults], I’d be like, ‘I don’t know.’ But when I saw them again at the premiere, they were both drinking wine,” Quinn told Us. “They’re both 18 now and Will was there with his girlfriend.”

The author pointed out that there were still a few years before It’s In His Kiss and On the Way to the Wedding will be featured with their own seasons.

“[Showrunner] Jess [Brownell] has said the next two seasons will be either Eloise and then Francesca or Francesca and then Eloise, which makes sense. It takes a few years to film, so by the time we get to Hyacinth and Gregory, the actors are going to be well into their 20s,” Quinn explained. “So I think it’ll probably be OK. Will it be weird that we knew them when they were 12? We see child stars grow up all the time.”

She continued: “As a writer, it was hard to write those two books at first. I really had to let them grow up in my mind a bit and that was hard for both of them. I was really glad it took several years — but even so — I can’t remember how much time passed in the writing. I really had to let them grow up. It was tough.”

Quinn said there’s a lot for fans to look forward to, adding, “With Gregory, there’s that whole classic Regency hero who doesn’t want to get married. I was like, ‘But here’s this guy who’s now seen seven brothers and sisters fall in love. Why would he think that?’ So his story is very different. He’s desperate to fall in love. He’s this total romantic and he’s so excited to fall in love. He falls in love with the wrong person to start out with.”

Based on her book series, Bridgerton centers around the different members of a wealthy family as they each search for love in 19th century London. Season 1 centered around Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), who were the leads of the first book, The Duke and I.

Season 2 took inspiration from The Viscount Who Loved Me, which followed Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) as he found love with Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Despite Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) being the subject of the third novel — An Offer From a Gentleman — his love story with newcomer Sophie (Yerin Ha) wasn’t explored until season 4.

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The third season instead focused on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) as seen in Quinn’s book Romancing Mister Bridgerton. Brownell recently confirmed that Eloise and Phillip Crane or Francesca (Hannah Dodd) and Michaela (Masali Baduza) are next in line.

Off screen, Quinn is launching her JQ Editions to recommend similar historical romance novels.

“I get so many readers who want to know, like, ‘What do I read after Bridgerton?’ And, ‘I’m new to historical romance, and what should I read?’ And now I can be like, ‘This. This is what you should read. These are my very favorite books,’” she shared. “I do recommend books on social media. But this one, it’s going to be six books a year to start out. So these are the top, these are the very, very best. This is me saying, ‘This is the one you should read and I’m mailing it to your house.’”

The famed author is also partnering with Spotify to promote the streamer’s first-of-its-kind Page Match, where readers can connect physical and e-books to audiobooks on Spotify with a single scan.

“My jaw dropped,” Quinn said of seeing the feature for the first time. “I know so many people who have one book that they read and one book that they listen to because they read in bed and they listen to things at the gym. And now, with the Page Match, you can go back and forth seamlessly. You can stay with one book, which I think is incredible for people like me, who don’t split their attention very well.”

Bridgerton returns with the second part of season 4 on Thursday, February 26. All of the Bridgerton audiobooks are available in Spotify Premium.