Another reality TV star is considering a career in politics.

“I’d like to save lives for the next three to five years, with Archangel centers,” Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino told local New Jersey news outlet News 12 on Thursday, May 28, while attending the VUE Magazine spring edition party in state’s Wall Township.

“I’d like to have an Archangels center in every 50 states [sic], and after that, you know, I will introduce everybody to Governor Situation,” the reality TV star added, seemingly announcing his plans to run for office sometime in the future.

When asked if he would enter the political arena as a Republican or a Democrat, Sorrentino, 43, played coy.

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“I can’t announce it yet, but, uh, I think the, uh, residents of New Jersey would like no property tax,” he responded.

Sorrentino, who has struggled with addiction issues in the past, announced the launch of his own recovery and treatment centers in September 2024.

“If you had told me 10 years ago that the U.S. government would send me to prison, strip me of my passport and voting rights, and hit me with millions in penalties, I would have thought it was game over,” the reality TV star wrote via Instagram at the time. “But here I am — living proof that the comeback is always greater than the setback.”

(Sorrentino spent eight months in federal prison for tax evasion after failing to pay $8.9 million in taxes. He was released in 2019.)

He continued, “Against all odds, I turned my life around. Today, I’m happily married with three amazing kids, a published author, nine years sober, and about to launch my own treatment centers: @thearchangelcenters. What once seemed impossible is now my reality.”

Sorrentino, who married wife Lauren Sorrentino in November 2018, previously opened up to Us Weekly about his substance abuse struggles.

“I had an obsessive personality and everything I did was zero or a hundred,” he told Us in November 2023. “Once you get into that life of excess, whether it’s drugs, women, money, success, a lot of people don’t make it out.”

If Sorrentino should enter into politics, he will join a growing list of reality TV stars who have decided to run for office, including current President Donald Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and The Hills alum Spencer Pratt, who is currently running for mayor of Los Angeles.

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“Not a reality star,” Lisa Rinna said of Pratt’s mayoral campaign, before evoking Trump and his presidency. “I love him [Pratt], but we’ve already done that. We’re not going to do that again. You got me, because listen, I’m a reality person. I wouldn’t want me as mayor, really. I mean, let’s just face it, I love him [Pratt]. I think he’s amazing. I just think we did that.”

While many have denounced Pratt’s campaign citing his reality TV background and lack of experience, others have thrown their weight behind the TV personality.

“I’m actually excited,” Audrina Patridge exclusively told Us on May 1 of her former castmate’s political ambitions. “He impressed me. I listened to some of his interviews, and at first when I heard, I was like, ‘Wait, is he really doing it? Is it a joke? Is it real?’ But he is, and he is very intelligent, and I think that he would make a lot of change to L.A. and he would follow through with what he said.”

Will Whitney Leavitt star in her own reality show after leaving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives“? That’s what it looks like. The Hulu TV personality recently shared a post on her Instagram stories featuring her with her husband, Conner Leavitt, and appeared to confirm that her new production company was preparing a show focused solely on her and her family in New York City.

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Whitney posted a TikTok of her and her husband, Conner, dancing to a viral sound. Over top of the clip, the “SLOMW” reality star wrote, “Y’all keep asking for a Levitt reality show… careful what you wish for.” She also added several emojis—a smirking face, a pair of lurking eyeballs, and a video camera. Whitney captioned the clip: “Levitt Media House Productions has been busy,” followed by the same emojis as above.

According to a previous report from The Blast, Whitney announced that she was starting a production company. Right after that announcement, the mother of three said that the company was already “working on something big!!!!!”

Whitney Leavitt Announced Her Exit From ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ In An Epic Way

Whitney rose to fame as part of the group MomTok and garnered even more attention as an original cast member of “SLOMW.” After five seasons, though, Whitney said it was time to say goodbye to the part of her life.

During her final performance as Roxie Hart in the Broadway musical “Chicago,” Whitney announced her exit. “Oh, what is that?” her character, Hart, said in the viral clip. “Whitney Leavitt announces she’s leaving ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’”

Her exit didn’t come as much of a surprise, considering the fact that she teased her departure in March 2026. “Well, I’m figuring it out in real time,” she said at the time, according to The Blast. “We’re figuring it out together, but it feels like that’s the trajectory of where it’s going.”

Whitney Leavitt Isn’t Sad About Leaving ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ In Her Rearview Mirror

While she’s turning the page on an important part of her story, Whitney said she feels confident about her decision to say goodbye.

“It’s been about four years of my life,” she said. “Every time I left, it wasn’t with gratitude. But this time it is. It just feels like a chapter that’s closing in my life. My cup is full, and it just feels like it’s time. So I’m excited.”

She opened up about her departure from the popular series with an Instagram post, saying, “We have been through so much together, even more than what you’ve seen. We’ve had really big highs, really big lows and no matter what happens with our relationships like that is something that will always be a part of our life, will always be a part of my life and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

Speaking with Kelly Clarkson on her show, Leavitt shared a similar message, telling the singer-songwriter that she feels “content.”

“I feel like this is a chapter that’s closing in my life and honestly, I believe that’s how it was always meant to be. I’m so grateful for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’ It’s got me where I am today. It’s given me the opportunities that you all have seen but I’m ready. I’m ready for the next chapter and I cannot wait to share with you guys what’s next,” she explained.

The Solo Whitney Reality Show Is Getting Mixed Reviews

Some of Whitney and Conner’s fans have reacted to the news of a possible Leavitt family reality show with glee.

One user posted, “Honestly, this potential New York series seems way more fun. ‘SLOMW’ really dropped the ball when they stopped filming she had so much going on since moving there that people wanted to see.”

Another said, “Yayy, I love this couple! From someone who doesn’t have social media, thanks for posting OP!”

“I will be seated,” said another. “I want to know more about her relationship with Mormonism now.”

However, some of the Redditors shared differing opinions.

Some Aren’t Here For The Levitts Getting Their Own Show

“I’m not saying this in a hating way, genuinely curious if they would have enough content for a show that would be interesting of just her since the slomw is based on like 6 peoples lives and how they interact aka much more content, interesting dynamics, and drama which is largely why people watch,” someone posted.

“A reality show if just them two = boringgggg. A reality show where she is on there with other cast members. Like a slomv nyc spinoff.. sure why not. She can’t hold a show though. She is performative and too animated which screams fake for cameras. If she can’t be vulnerable and REAL, then it won’t go anywhere after 1 season,” said another.

Looks like viewers will just have to wait and see.

Everyone’s traveling lately, including Gwyneth Paltrow. But she’s not strolling through TSA in an oversized sweatsuit. Paltrow wore the chicest button-up shirt that looked just as comfy, but 10 times more stylish. Her timeless style channels rich mom energy from cabins away, and we found it for only $27!

Paltrow popped on Instagram mid-flight wearing a GWYN shirt (of course), defined by its clean lines, breezy fabric and fit that felt borrowed from a husband who sails. Her wardrobe hovers between Hamptons garden party and first-class lounge, so this striped boyfriend shirt style fits right in. We’re copying Paltrow’s vibe (without access to either)!

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Authorities have suspended the search for a man feared to be Alaskan Bush People star Matt Brown.

“Search efforts to locate the male reported deceased in the Okanogan River continued through Friday 5/29/2026,” Sheriff Jodie Barcus said in an updated press release shared via the Office of the Okanogan County Sheriff’s official Facebook account on Saturday, May 30. “Deputies and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife agent[s] used boats, personal watercraft, sonar and divers to search an expanding area near the last location the male was seen.”

The press release continued, “A canine from Spokane, trained in detection of human remains, was deployed and implements were used to drag the river bottom. The male has not been located; no signs of the male have been located.”

According to authorities, the weather became progressively worse, impeding search efforts to the point they had to be called off until further notice.

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“During the day of search efforts, the river conditions deteriorated and hampered search efforts,” the press release said. “After rainfall from the previous night, the river level and river current speed increased. The active river flow increases the likelihood that the male has not remained near the location last seen.”

Authorities added, “The search has been suspended due to dangerous river conditions and pending information to focus on search efforts.”

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Brown’s family members are worried he is the deceased man, according to Matt’s brother, Bear Brown, who took to TikTok on Thursday, May 29, to address multiple, unidentified witnesses’ claims that Matt, 49, was seen floating in the river.

“I have some really bad news about Matt that I wanted to share with you all guys,” Bear said in the social media upload. “But I wanted to start out by saying that I can’t confirm that it’s 100 percent true right now, but it is what I’m hearing.”

Bear went on to claim that his brother has been “struggling for a long time” with “alcohol and with drugs and stuff.”

“He has other issues and stuff, too,” he alleged. “He has done a lot of stuff that people, like, don’t even know about.”

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TMZ first reported that the Okanogan County Sheriff’s Office received a call on Wednesday, May 27, to report a man sitting in the shallow waters of the Okanogan River in Washington state. The anonymous caller looked away and when they turned back because of a sound, the man was allegedly lying face down in the river and being swept away by the current.

On Saturday, authorities reiterated that “the identity of the male is not confirmed” and it will not be publicly released until next of kin is notified.

“The family is not sure what to believe right now. They are not sure where Matt is but they are hoping that he is OK and that the information is wrong,” a source close to the family told Us Weekly on Friday, May 29. “They are all in contact and speaking to police and waiting to hear. They have had their issues [with Matt] and Gabe has been the person most in contact with him.”

Roomies, a group of friends in Pennsylvania reportedly spent part of the evening hanging out in a bedroom, but what authorities say unfolded next has now left one young man dead and two others facing criminal charges. The incident involves Xavier Jeffers and his friends, Denajah Bailey and Amaury Sahad. Investigators say it all started when friends passed around a stolen firearm. Now, details from the investigation are shedding light on the moments leading up to the tragic situation.

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What Started As Friends Hanging Out Ended Tragically

According to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, prosecutors charge 20-year-old Denajah Bailey with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, possessing an instrument of crime, and recklessly endangering another person in connection with the death of 21-year-old Xavier Jeffers.

Authorities allege that on May 20, Bailey, Jeffers, and Amaury Sahad sat inside Bailey’s bedroom in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, and handled a firearm that investigators say Sahad illegally obtained. Prosecutors claim that after Bailey got possession of the weapon, she pointed it at Jeffers while the two were sitting on her bed and pulled the trigger, striking him in the head.

Authorities Say A Witness Was Watching Through FaceTime

Investigators also revealed that a fourth individual was reportedly witnessing parts of the evening through a FaceTime call with Jeffers. According to court documents, the caller allegedly saw the group passing the firearm around and pretending to shoot one another before hearing a gunshot. Reports state that moments later, the phone fell to the floor, and someone could allegedly be heard asking, “What did you do?” Authorities say a 911 call was then placed reporting an accidental shooting.

Investigators Confirm The Gun As Stolen

When officers arrived at the residence, they reportedly found Jeffers suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators recovered a loaded Glock 43X handgun from the bedroom and later determined the firearm had been reported stolen months earlier in Philadelphia. Authorities also allege that Bailey told investigators she had pulled the trigger on the weapon multiple times earlier in the evening, including once while pointing it at herself, without the gun firing.

Roomies, a new clip featuring G Herbo and his daughter Emmy (aka “Herbetta”) has social media in its softest feelings as the father-daughter duo shares a few intimate dinner moments. The video shows the rapper and his mini-me locked in a cozy night setting under the sky, with fans instantly clocking their undeniable bond and matching energy throughout the clips.

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G Herbo & Emmy’s Dinner Moment Goes Viral

In one sweet moment, reshared by Live Bitez, Emmy is seen sitting on her dad’s lap as he records, while G Herbo questions why she won’t sit in her own chair. Without missing a beat, she melts hearts with her response: “Because I love you,” leaving him visibly amused as he jokes about whether that excuse is going to “work every time.” Emmy, dressed in a colorful outfit with pink bows in her hair and iced-out earrings to match her dad, smiles shyly as she wipes her face with a napkin and engages with the camera.

G Herbo & Emmy’s Twin Energy Has Us Saying “Aww”

In another clip, Emmy gets extra comfy as she leans into her father’s chest while multitasking with what appears to be an iPad in a butterfly case. As G Herbo eats, she watches closely, eventually grabbing a bite for herself before going right back to her tablet as if nothing happened. The footage, which also includes the caption “Looking like twins..both with sunburn lmao,” has fans gushing over how much Emmy mirrors her father’s vibe, both in looks and energy.

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One Instagram user @theegirldb_ commented, “Herbetta is sending me lmfao“

This Instagram user @vtvd888 shared, “😂😂😂 wrapped right around her finger. That’s so sweet ❤️”

Likewise, Instagram user @exclusivelycarag added, “She’s such a daddy’s girl 😍”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @simply_niff joked, “That’s her daddy and that’s it lol that’s not Taina’s fiancé 🤣🤣🤣 he stuck for life“

And, Instagram user @trulykeonna claimed, “Herbetta😂❤️ My girl want that Chanel bag lol🤏🏽💕🎀”

Finally, Instagram user @lovephoebelee wrote, “I fear It IS going to keep working on you Herbio 🤏🏾🤞🏾👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏽👫🏽”

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Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. And sometimes it’s more fascinating, too. While we often seek out scripted movies to escape, documentaries serve as our way of learning the truth about a specific moment, movement, or person — something so richly worth telling that a dramatized depiction wouldn’t do it justice. While documentaries never reach the same level as blockbusters, they can be just as important and profound.

Over the last 10 years, the world of documentaries has taken audiences to daring and risky places, as they told stories some have never dared to tell. From individuals who fought for freedom and rights to those who helped shape who we are today, the topics on this list are wide-ranging and unique. What they have in common is that they are great. If you’re not a documentary person, these 10 films might change that.

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‘Faces Places’ (2017)

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Sometimes it’s just a human connection through art that is the most profound. The French film Faces Places follows legendary French New Wave filmmaker Agnès Varda and renowned street artist/photographer JR as they journey through the French countryside in a van equipped with a portable photo booth. Along the way, colossal black-and-white portraits of everyday people are plastered on the sides of barns, houses, and water towers. While honoring the forgotten, the film’s core theme is the intergenerational bond between a young, camera-obsessed JR and the aging, visually impaired cinematic icon Varda.

Faces Places is a memory film that is nothing short of charming. The duo is on a mission to celebrate the ordinary, but in the process, it’s their bond that becomes the allure. While their heroic acts turn the mundane into something extraordinary, Varda and JR push one another creatively and emotionally. Faces Places serves as a touching meditation on aging and memory, grounded in hope and joy. The profound beauty of humanity is alive and well in Faces Places. This documentary proves there is still good in this world.

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‘Summer of Soul’ (2021)

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Perhaps one of the more recognizable titles on this list is Summer of Soul. A documentary that’s more than a celebration of music, Summer of Soul is an unprecedented exploration of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Directed by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, the electrifying film restores archival footage of the six-week festival to celebrate Black joy, culture, and the healing power of music. Rescuing legendary performances by artists like Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, and Sly and the Family Stone, Summer of Soul gave audiences a chance to witness a significant cultural event.

Rather than depict the dark times of the decade, Summer of Soul opts for a genuine celebration of pride and community. It serves as a reminder that there were significant moments beyond the moon landing and Woodstock in 1969. With a DJ and music producer at the helm, it infuses its storytelling with a toe-tapping rhythm and cadence that match the film’s tight pacing. With contemporary interviews from both festival attendees and the artists themselves, Summer of Soul puts the moment in the context of the broader Civil Rights movement and the era’s shifting cultural attitudes. A masterpiece for its technical achievements and historical storytelling, Summer of Soul deserved the Oscar.

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‘Collective’ (2019)

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Perhaps one of the most devastating documentaries about a harrowing event, Collective, directed, written, produced, shot, and edited by Alexander Nanau, follows the aftermath of a 2015 Bucharest nightclub fire that killed 64 people. Nanau’s film exposes systemic corruption within the Romanian healthcare system, detailing how diluted hospital disinfectants led to the deaths of burn victims who otherwise would have survived. Through parallel tracks — investigative journalists at the Gazeta Sporturilor newspaper and whistleblower, Vlad Voiculescu, the newly appointed, reform-minded Health Minister — the film serves as a real-life, gripping look at the importance of a free press, the dangers of political greed, and how everyday citizens suffer when governments prioritize profit over human lives.

A heavily acclaimed near-perfect film, Collective transcends standard true-crime or tragedy coverage, instead delivering a blistering examination of institutional corruption and the mechanics of democracy. Through a strict fly-on-the-wall approach with no manipulative musical score or talking-head interviews, Collective puts the power in the viewer’s hands. In turn, it creates a powerful display of how journalists, medical informants, and the surviving victims who refused to stay silent activated a social change.

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‘My Octopus Teacher’ (2020)

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Don’t let the title fool you — My Octopus Teacher is a delightful documentary. Directed by Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, My Octopus Teacher chronicles filmmaker Craig Foster as he begins daily freediving in a South African kelp forest, experiencing burnout and depression. In the process, Foster fosters a profound, year-long friendship with a wild octopus, which teaches him about the fragility of life and our connection to nature. The film is meant to challenge our traditional boundaries between humans and wild animals while also depicting the harsh realities of ocean life.

If My Octopus Teacher didn’t give you a desire to dive deep into the conservation conversation, nothing will. A profound human journey through the octopus’s world, the documentary is not only emotionally remarkable but cinematically brilliant. The underwater film work is sensational. My Octopus Teacher’s greatest gift is the philosophical lessons that Foster finds. The film is a visual meditation on life, death, and nature’s resilience. It’s a story of personal healing, but also a reminder that nature holds life-altering lessons for humanity.

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‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ (2018)

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Many of us grew up with the iconic children’s television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, but nary did we think about the man behind the hero: Fred Rogers. In Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, director Morgan Neville brings viewers on a journey through the life, philosophy, and legacy of the beloved creator. An ultimate call for compassion, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? touches on the man behind the sweater who spent his life tackling the world’s toughest topics through his radical, unwavering message that every child is special and worthy of love exactly as they are. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? blends archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, serving as an emotional journey through nostalgia that makes Rogers an even more beloved icon.

Perhaps the most profound discovery the documentary highlights is that there was more to the soft-spoken television personality: Rogers was an ordained Presbyterian minister who possessed deep creativity, immense empathy, and occasional moments of self-doubt. Everything you believed about him was genuine, and yet, he was even bigger than we could imagine. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? is an emotionally resonant masterpiece that serves as a rainbow after the storm of our current society.

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‘Navalny’ (2022)

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You most certainly have heard of Alexei Navalny; now his story is brought to life in an extraordinary way. Met with critical acclaim, Navalny, directed by Daniel Roher, chronicles the life, near-fatal assassination attempt, and investigation surrounding the late Russian opposition leader. Winning the Academy Award, Navalny is a gripping, tense real-life political thriller that puts viewers in the midst of the battle between Navalny and his fierce opposition to Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. A genuine hero’s journey, Navalny provides striking scenes of spy work, a fight for democratic reform, and the grave decision to fly home to take a stand.

Because of the subject’s notoriety, Navalny had an automatic draw for the film. Fortunately, the exceptional execution made the film bigger than anyone could have imagined. Watching him in action is remarkable, but knowing his untimely fate, the heartbreaking climax remains a profound symbol of resilience. It’s inevitable that someone will try to dramatize Navalny’s story for a Hollywood blockbuster, but the fact of the matter is, Roher’s is already as perfect as it’s going to get. Navalny is equally enthralling as it is terrifying.

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‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ (2022)

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If you were a fan of the hit Hulu miniseries Dopesick, you’ll most certainly be enamored with Nan Goldin’s remarkable story in the documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, as it puts a face to a fighter. The Oscar-nominated film directed by Laura Poitras chronicles the life of the renowned photographer. Across two timelines, the film is structured into distinct chapters: weaving her personal journey through trauma, addiction, and New York’s underground art scene, and her relentless activist campaign to hold the billionaire Sackler family accountable for the opioid crisis. Together, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed encapsulates Goldin’s belief in the intersection of art and political struggle.

From her present leading the fierce activist group called P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now) to her past rebelling and immersing herself in the LGBTQ+, drag, and bohemian communities while fighting against the AIDS epidemic, Poitras brings both times together. The film’s thematic parallel acts as a brilliant argument about how personal trauma and a fervent call to action can be channeled into systemic change. An intensely intimate and private use of storytelling, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is filled with gravitas and inspiration. The power of the documentary is how it pushed impassioned viewers into taking a stand for themselves.

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‘Cameraperson’ (2016)

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Sometimes the best subject for a documentary is yourself. Called an autobiographical collage documentary, Cameraperson strips away the traditional narrative to weave together outtakes from Kirsten Johnson’s 25-year career shooting major documentaries, intercutting them with intimate personal footage and exploring the ethical responsibilities of filmmaking and how the camera shapes our memory. More than just a film for film people, Cameraperson goes from epic locales, including postwar Bosnia, Nigeria, and Yemen, to quiet moments with her two young twins, her father, and poignant footage of her mother as she succumbs to Alzheimer’s disease. A simply splendid film, Cameraperson is a love letter to herself.

Cameraperson provides a new perspective on filmmaking. In the process, Johnson questions the emotional and psychological toll placed on the cameraperson who documents the trauma and suffering of others. From there, the ethics of the person behind the lens and the subject are explored as Johnson shares the morality of what’s allowed to be shown. Cameraperson serves as a visual diary of Johnson’s life and career — one she can share with the world. It’s a highlight reel, if you will, but more importantly, Cameraperson is a memory film.

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‘Flee’ (2021)

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An animated documentary? How can that be? Watch Flee, and you’ll understand. In this international collaboration, Flee tells the true story of “Amin Nawabi,” an Afghan refugee who reveals his traumatic journey to Denmark to his close friend, director Jonas Poher Rasmussen. The film chronicles Amin, who confronts a 20-year secret — that his family was separated while fleeing — to finally build a future with his partner, creating a powerful look at trauma, memory, and the true meaning of “home.” By using animation to protect the subject’s identity while visually recreating his memories, Flee pairs this unique form of art with archival footage to craft a deeply personal account. Flee is a powerful film that bravely explores the multifaceted identity of a refugee, navigating displacement, the loss of a home country, and coming of age as a gay man in Europe.

Through this standout technique, Flee‘s innovative approach invites the audience into Amin’s memory in a way that sparks something universal. It gives Amin an identity beyond “refugee,” painting a grand portrait of a brave man navigating identity. His harrowing, suppressed accounts are captured through this filmmaking technique, which captures the emotional essence of the traumatic events. The film is grounded and rooted in vulnerability. If you were curious as to just how historic Flee is, it marked the first time a film was nominated for Best Documentary, Best Animated Feature, and Best International Feature Film at the Oscars. That’s the mark of something uniquely special.

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’13th’ (2016)

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Perhaps one of the most harrowing and fascinating films, and one that also helped shape Netflix as a streamer, is 13th. Directed by Ava DuVernay, the award-winning documentary examines the history of racial inequality in the United States, arguing that the nation’s prison system is a modern extension of slavery. The title refers to the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery but contains a loophole allowing forced labor as a punishment for a crime. Highlighting alarming statistics and tracing how different administrations, from Nixon, Reagan, and Clinton, shaped mass incarceration, 13th invites viewers in as activists, politicians, historians, and formerly incarcerated individuals educate on the amendment’s history in the face of the modern Black Lives Matter movement.

Through DuVernay’s masterful storytelling, 13th traces the history of racial inequality in the United States, where no one is off the hook. Accountability comes to all sides of the political aisle. Through sobering historical footage and gut-wrenching personal accounts, 13th’s complex academic theory is proven in an accessible and emotional manner. The diverse composition of experts, scholars, and victims gives viewers a necessary multi-faceted view of the crisis without becoming overtly overwhelming. 13th is a documentary that still resonates 10 years later. Perhaps it’s time to revisit it, as much has occurred over this past decade.

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13th

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Release Date

October 7, 2016

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100minutes

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Trace Cyrus is calling out his sister, Brandi Cyrus, and accusing her of pulling the wool over his eyes. In his fiery social media post, Trace slammed Brandi for allegedly renting him a “mold-infested” home and refusing to return his money. In his post, Trace said he’s been weighed down by the latest family drama and promised to set firmer boundaries with those closest to him moving forward.

“Alright, story time guys. I’ve tried to be really f-cking nice,” Trace began in one of his IG videos. “So, I was renting this house from my lovely sister Brandi — happy belated birthday — a mold infested f-cking home. This is just one of the many problems since I moved into this house.”

He didn’t stop there. Trace went further, claiming that he “just got clean water f-cking recently” before claiming he’s been “sleeping on a f-cking air mattress downstairs.”

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“The reason I can’t put out my f–king album or music this summer like I was planning? I gotta f–king move again. Brandi doesn’t want to refund me my money,” he continued.

Trace Cyrus Hints That He’s Been Used And Abused By Members Of His Family

Trace had even more to say in his video, hinting that he’s been harmed by members of his family for quite some time.

“Wow. How many members of my family are just gonna go completely bats–t crazy and be pieces of s–t? It just never ceases to amaze me, the way that I’m treated by my own family is absolutely f–king disgusting. F–k you!” he said in the clip.

For those who may be unfamiliar, Trace and Brandi were adopted by country superstar Billy Ray Cyrus and are the biological children of their mother, Tish Cyrus, who is his ex-wife.

Trace’s siblings are Miley Cyrus, Braison Cyrus, and Noah Cyrus, as well as Christopher Cyrus—Billy’s son from a previous relationship.

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Trace Cyrus Returned To Instagram With Another Video, Revealing He Was Setting Firmer Boundaries

Trace returned to Instagram with another video about his sister, Brandi, urging the 39-year-old to speak with him directly about their issues.

“Brandi, don’t hit up anyone else to f-cking do your talking for you,” he said. “If you wanna talk, call my f–king phone. But I’m not playing nice anymore.”

Continuing, Trace said he didn’t care how his statements might make other people feel. “I don’t give a f–k who the f–k you are, family, friends, it doesn’t f–king matter. No one’s f–king me over anymore. Do the f–king right thing or this is about to get real entertaining. Just f–king wait, I promise,” he said.

In a separate clip, Trace said, “OK guys, I’ve chilled out a little bit. I got in the sauna, I meditated, I had to atroproject to the spiritual realm to make sure my mammy up in heaven was looking down in complete disgust at Brandi’s actions — she’s tuned in, she’s well aware, so that marks me happy.”

Trace Called Out His Father, Billy, With An Emotional Post In January 2025

This isn’t the first time that the Cyrus family has been in the headlines regarding family drama.

In January 2025, Trace blasted his father with a lengthy Instagram post, calling him out over his complicated divorce from his mom, Tish, and his highly-publicized relationship with Firerose.

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“Since my earliest memories all I can remember is being obsessed with you and thinking you were the coolest person ever,” he wrote, according to The Blast. “I wanted to be just like you. The day you adopted me was the happiest day of my life. Sadly the man that I wanted so desperately to be just like I barely recognize now. It seems this world has beaten you down and it’s become obvious to everyone but you.”

Miley Shut Down Rumors That She Was Feuding With Her Mother

Months later, Miley jumped into the chat to shut down the rumors swirling that she was feuding with her mother, Tish, over her reconciliation with her father.

“I rarely comment on rumors, but my mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us,” she said. “She’s my best friend. Like a lot of moms, she doesn’t know how to work her phone and somehow unfollowed me-simple, coincidental, and uninteresting.”

Jennifer Lopez‘s 18-year-old child, Emme, has seemingly ditched their name for a new identity.

The discovery was made after a social media account that highlights college decisions made by graduating seniors at Windward School in Los Angeles addressed Emme by a brand new name and pronouns.

The shocking change comes almost a year after Jennifer Lopez and the teenager went viral for their striking resemblance in a photo.

Lopez is the mother to twin teenagers, Emme Maribel Muñiz and Maximilian David Muñiz, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Marc Anthony.

However, one of her kids stunned fans after it was quietly revealed that they had changed their identity.

Emme, who was once known as the singer’s daughter, now seemingly goes by “Oskar Muñiz,” as seen in a recent Instagram post from an account linked to their LA High School.

The account used a new name and he/him pronouns while talking about the college Emme will be attending after their graduation.

“Oskar to Sarah Lawrence! No more impromptu NYC trips because he’ll be living there! Good thing it’s only a few hours away from Stagedoor. Go gryphons!! Congrats!!” the post read.

It also featured a childhood photo of Emme smiling and linked out to their private Instagram page, which seemed to have an image of Emme on the locked profile.

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Fans Were Surprised And Divided By The Name Change

Unsurprisingly, there was a mix of comments from people reacting to the discovery of Emme’s new identity.

“Oskar? I thought her name was Emme, and she’s a girl, not a boy!” one individual asked, while another said, “Wow, a little confused here? Must be a hard life.”

However, a lot of the comments were very positive and praised for their graduation milestone.

One person stated, “Congrats, Oskar! We love you,” while another wrote, “Congrats! Onward and upward!”

The graduation post was also liked by Jennifer Garner, who was previously married to Lopez’s ex-husband, Ben Affleck.

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Garner shares three kids with Affleck: Violet, Finn (Seraphina), and Samuel. All three kids reportedly grew close to Lopez’s children during the singer’s short marriage to their dad.

Jennifer Lopez Supported Emmer At Their Graduation, But Dad Marc Anthony Was A No-Show

The recent name change discovery came after Lopez made an appearance at Emme’s high school graduation, alongside her mother, Guadalupe Rodriguez, and former stepson, Samuel Affleck.

Emme’s twin brother, Max, was also at the ceremony. They were all seen smiling on the happy occasion, with Emme and Samuel, at one point, seen having a conversation, according to the photos obtained by Page Six.

Notably absent from the graduation event was Emme and Max’s father, Marc Anthony.

While it’s unclear why he was a no-show, the musician revealed back in January that he and his wife, Nadia Ferriera, were expecting their second child together, three years after welcoming a son.

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Jennifer Lopez Reveals She Hasn’t Stopped ‘Crying’ Over Her Kids Leaving Home For College

During a recent appearance on the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” show, Lopez got candid about her kids leaving home and becoming an empty nester.

The actress admitted that she has been very emotional over the thought of her kids going to college, telling host Jimmy Kimmel, “Tomorrow one of them graduates [high school]” Lopez noted, before saying, “Don’t talk about it ’cause we start crying.”

After being asked if she would cry at the graduation, Lopez said, “I’ve been crying for two months.”

She then talked about being “fine” with Max and Emme attending different schools, noting she would rather be happy and go where they want to go, instead of forcing them to attend the same college.

“It’s fine. I want them to be happy, go where they want to go and do what they want to do,” the singer explained.

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Jennifer Lopez And Emme Went Viral For Their Resemblance

Before Emme’s recent name change, the teenager went viral after a photo of them and Lopez hit the internet, which highlighted their resemblance.

The image was taken during the singer’s time in the Hamptons during Lopez’s summer getaway after her split from Affleck.

It featured Lopez and Emme beaming with smiles in the back seat of a convertible, with the singer’s vocal coach, Stevie Mackey, in the front seat.

In the photo, Emme went for a casual look in a blue plaid shirt and khaki shorts, while Lopez looked effortlessly chic in a crisp white button-down.

At the time, the mother-child duo was flooded with sweet comments from fans commenting on how similar they looked, with some even branding Emme a “carbon copy” of Lopez.

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