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How Rosie O’Donnell Knew To End Her Talk Show
While some talk show hosts have begged networks to keep them on the air, Rosie O’Donnell said she walked away from hers. In a new interview, the comedian and actress said she turned down Warner Bros offer to renew her talk show for $100 million when she learned she had exactly that amount in her bank account. According to the mother of five, she was never in the business to get rich, and after realizing she had more than enough to take care of herself, family, friends, and even strangers, she knew it was time to move on.
Speaking to Page Six, O’Donnell, 64, said she was more than OK with “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” ending after six seasons in 2002 because she was rolling in dough. According to her, throughout her run on the show, her bank account had amassed a staggering $100 million.
“When I heard that [number], I thought, ‘OK, now I’m done,’” she said. “And everyone was like, ‘Why are you leaving?’”
O’Donnell, Kelli Carpenter’s ex-wife, said that leaving wasn’t just about the money; it was about being present for the moments most important to her. “I wanted to be at their softball games,” she said. “I wanted to be at school plays.”
Rosie O’Donnell Said The Executives At Warner Bros Were Confused When She Decided To Leave Another $100 Million On The Table
O’Donnell said she realized she “had enough money to take care of everyone in my life, philanthropy, and strangers,” so her interest in returning for another season quickly faded.
According to “The View” alum, Warner Bros offered her another $100 million to return for a seventh season, but she declined the offer with ease.
When the executives at the network questioned her decision, O’Donnell said she told them that by that point in her career, she didn’t need to spend time stacking more money.
“I don’t get the billionaires,” she said. “I don’t get how people only measure their life in money, not what they can do for other people.”
Could Rosie O’Donnell Ever Make A Talk Show Comeback? She Says…
Although she vowed to leave the cue cards behind, O’Donnell actually returned to host a special episode of “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
O’Donnell, in partnership with Broadway.com, hosted a one-night-only show on her YouTube channel, raising a whopping $600,000 for the Actors Fund.
The production was produced by “Madam Secretary” star Erich Bergen and featured several stellar performers, including Ben Platt, Patti LuPone, Kristin Chenoweth, and Billy Porter.
Speaking with Variety, O’Donnell said she didn’t know if she could see herself returning to hosting full-time, but acknowledged the nostalgic feeling the show likely evoked for her fans.
“You put both of those together, and somebody like me who wears her heart on her sleeve, it’s a good combination. So I don’t know what will happen,” she said.
O’Donnell’s ‘View’ Co-Star Said She’s Not In The Same Boat…
O’Donnell’s comments about money differ vastly from those of her “The View” counterpart, Whoopi Goldberg. During a previous interview with Entertainment Tonight, Goldberg was asked whether she had ever considered slowing down, given that she’s been on the long-running talk show for nearly 20 years.
“Yeah, but who can afford to do that? You know, if you don’t marry well, you gotta keep working,” the “Sister Act” star said. “No, not by now. Not yet. I gotta keep paying those bills, baby.”
Goldberg then said that she could relate to those who were having a hard time, saying, “Me, too. I work for a living.” She added, “If I had all the money in the world, I would not be here, okay? So, I’m a working person, you know.”
Sherri Shepherd Pleaded For Her Talk Show To Get Another Chance
And speaking of talk shows, earlier this year, news broke that Sherri Shepherd’s show was ending after four seasons on the air. While the announcement was upsetting for her, Shepherd told “TODAY” hosts Jenna and Sheinelle that she was still working hard to keep her program alive.
“Let me tell you something. I’m from the Shepherds of Chicago. We don’t go down without a fight, not at all. So, I am still really trying to keep this going, and you haven’t seen the last of ‘Sherri,’” she said.
The show aired its final episode on May 21, 2026, and, in an emotional farewell clip, the comedian thanked everyone involved for helping to turn her dreams into reality.
“I want to say, from the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for welcoming me into your homes every single day. I want to thank you for laughing and crying with us,” she said.
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Netflix adapted Little House on the Prairie — but what changes does their version have compared to the original series?
Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie series is centered on the Ingalls family, who live on a farm on Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the late 1800s.
NBC released an adaptation in 1974 with Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert and Melissa Sue Anderson leading the cast. Little House also launched the careers of Jason Bateman, who played James Cooper Ingalls, and reality star Kyle Richards, who starred as Alicia Sanderson Edwards.
After Landon departed the show during the show’s ninth and final season, the show title was changed to Little House: A New Beginning. Three movies were released after Little House on the Prairie wrapped up its run.
Netflix announced plans for its own version, which is set to be released in July 2026. The series was renewed for a second season ahead of its premiere with Alice Halsey, Luke Bracey, Crosby Fitzgerald and Skywalker Hughes leading the cast.
Jocko Sims, Warren Christie, Wren Zhawenim Gotts, Meegwun Fairbrother, Alyssa Wapanatâhk and more round out the cast.
Keep scrolling to see how the Netflix version differs from the ’70s series:
Missing Characters
While the youngest member of the Ingalls family joined them later in the season, Carrie wasn’t present since the beginning as expected.
Nellie Oleson is also missing after viewers were awaiting an appearance in season 1. Netflix has renewed the show for season 2, which is when Nellie is expected to appear.
A Change of Place
When the Netflix show premiered, the Ingalls family moved from Wisconsin to build a homestead near Independence, Kansas, in the 1870s. Laura Ingalls Wilder’s book series, meanwhile, is centered on family during their time in Plum Creek near Walnut Grove, Minnesota.
At the end of season 1, the Ingalls struggled under the weight of their debt. They ultimately made the decision to move — and head to Plum Creek. This would connect the show back to its original story line.
Little House on the Prairie debuted on NBC just over 40 years ago in September 1974 — and the beloved series often feels as relevant as ever today. The show is based on the series of books of the same name penned by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Following the adventures of the Ingalls family in Walnut […]
The Religion Details
In the original series, the family goes to church and highlights their connection to God. While faith is mentioned in Netflix’s version, it hasn’t been as prevalent, which connects it back to the books.
Introducing Indigenous Stories
Netflix’s version made an effort to center season 1 around an Osage family, which wasn’t the focus of the books and the ’70s show.
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Whenever I see a wrap dress like this, I can’t help but imagine my alter ego: a rich mom spending the summer hopping between Greek islands. She’s carrying a woven tote, ordering lunch by the water and somehow never checking her email. I’m not quite there yet, but this $27 wrap dress (21% off!) lets me dress the part.
The best part is that it looks like something I’d discover while wandering into a tiny boutique overlooking the Aegean Sea instead of scrolling online. The upscale-looking find even comes with free shipping, making it that much easier to bring a little Mediterranean energy into my summer wardrobe.
The wrap-style midi dress comes in sizes S to XL and features a flattering waist-defining silhouette with bold stripes. The crisp, white-and-navy color reminds me of Greece’s iconic blue-and-white architecture, while the navy colorway with warm neutral stripes feels just as timeless.
I’d style it this coastal-inspired number with leather sandals, oversized sunglasses, a woven tote and chunky gold jewelry.
I’m always looking for pieces that make everyday life feel a little more special, and this effortless wrap dress does exactly that. Even if the only coastline I’m seeing this summer is the edge of my neighborhood lake, I’ll happily take the illusion.
For just $27, this boutique-worthy wrap dress makes pretending I’m vacationing in Greece feel surprisingly convincing.
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While box-office tracking pointed to an opening weekend haul in the $70 million range, Disney’s live-action Moana remake came in much lower. The timing of the movie’s release, on the heels of Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters, might have had a role to play in its underperformance. Family audiences have plenty to choose from, and another Moana movie so close after the last one isn’t going to be a priority. Remember, Disney transformed a planned streaming series midway through production into the feature-length Moana 2, which grossed more than $1 billion worldwide less than two years ago. Plus, the original Moana, which has become a sensation on Disney+, is only a decade old.
The live-action remake was directed by Thomas Kail, who helmed the Disney+ version of Hamilton previously in addition to his considerable body of work in theater. His experience in mega-budget studio filmmaking, however, was limited prior to Moana. The movie comes with a reported price tag of $250 million, which instantly gives it a $1 billion target. Studios split theatrical revenues equally with exhibitors, meaning that Moana would need to gross at least $500 million worldwide just to break even. A start like this, combined with poor reviews, will make achieving this target extremely difficult; Moana debuted in the same range as Disney’s ill-fated Snow White remake from 2025, which ended its run with just a little more than $200 million worldwide against a reported budget of $335 million.
Here’s How Much ‘Moana’ Grossed in Its Opening Weekend at the Box Office
Moana, on the other hand, grossed $43 million domestically and $52 million internationally for a worldwide debut of $95 million. The movie brings back Dwayne Johnson in the role of Maui, while newcomer Catherine Langa’aia stars as the titular character. Moana holds a 34% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “The sea calls to no one in this underwhelming new version of Moana, an endeavor that solidifies its animated predecessor as the superior adventure.” However, the regular folks who’ve seen the movie seem to have enjoyed it. Moana earned an A- grade on CinemaScore from opening-day crowds, and now holds a “Verified Hot” 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. These high ratings will serve it well over the course of its run; they also give Johnson something to take pride in. Even though several of his recent films — The Smashing Machine, Red One, Black Adam, Jungle Cruise — have underperformed at the box office, his fans have given them high scores. Red One and Black Adam, for instance, hold 89% and 87% audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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July 10, 2026
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120 Minutes
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Thomas Kail
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This ‘House of the Dragon’ Fan Theory Could Finally Explain One of ‘Game of Thrones” Biggest Mysteries
Some of the oldest, most beloved, and most plausible Game of Thrones fan theories revolve around secret identities — Jon Snow is secretly a Targaryen prince, for example. Several secret identities are revealed throughout the series, and there are dozens more proposed and debated in online forums to this day. Now, that grand fandom tradition has spilled over to House of the Dragon, where a surprisingly compelling theory ties Alys Rivers (Gayle Rankin) to the main series. Alys is clearly more than she claims to be, but more and more fans are opening up to the idea that she may not even be human. Specifically, some believe she may be Leaf — a Child of the Forest who helps guide Bran Stark (Isaac Hempstead Wright) to the throne.
House of the Dragon started off around 200 years before Game of Thrones, and after a few time-skips, it’s now depicting a war that took place about 170 years before Bran Stark fell from a tower window. There have been some half-hearted theories about characters with unnaturally long lives who might appear in this prequel, but so far the producers seem more interested in connecting the two shows through garbled prophecies and visions. However, that could change by the end as the mystery of Alys Rivers grows and demands explanation. However, if the witch of Harrenhal is truly Leaf wearing a glamor, it would set off a chain reaction of other theories about A Song of Ice and Fire.
‘House of the Dragon’ Emphasizes Alys’ Power
House of the Dragon is adapted from George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood, which is not a novel but a “fictional history book.” It’s written from the perspective of an in-world maester, who is an unreliable narrator at the best of times. The book typically offers at least two or three explanations for every action its characters take, and the truth is obscured in the fog of history. On top of that, the maesters are notoriously skeptical of all magic, which means the book downplays the influence of magic at every turn. This is even true for Targaryen dragon-riders — who have demonstrable magic for all to see — so it’s even more true for those like Alys Rivers who worship the old gods and use more discrete powers.
The adaptation had every opportunity to downplay Alys’ abilities as well, taking the simplest explanations offered by the maesters. Instead, the show has only bolstered Alys’ influence, if anything. Not only has she ensorceled Daemon (Matt Smith) and other men, she has communed with animals, assassinated Lord Grover Tully, and dispensed important prophecies she already seemed to know. In Fire & Blood, some of Alys’ greatest alleged magical acts are still ahead, and by now most fans agree that House of the Dragon will take the more esoteric explanation whenever possible.
It’s obviously fun and preferable for a fantasy TV series to have more magic in it, not less, yet as Alys’ power continues to build, fans are more curious than ever about her identity. In Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, we are repeatedly told that “old powers are waking,” indicating that the magic of the old gods such as Alys uses has been weak and scarce south of the Wall for quite some time. For this witch of Harrenhal to be using these powers so much, many feel she must be more than a bastard daughter of House Strong. The show seems intent on stringing out the mystery of Alys’ identity as well, implying that the answer will be a big payoff.
Naturally, fans have compared Alys to Game of Thrones’ Melisandre (Carice van Houten) — another mysterious witch with an unnaturally long lifespan and an interest in manipulating Westerosi politics. Some have even proposed that Alys is Melisandre in disguise, but there’s not much evidence to support that theory. However, Melisandre is not the only character who can live for hundreds of years — and in the books she’s not the only one who can use a magical “glamor” to change her appearance, either.
How ‘House of the Dragon’s Alys Could Be ‘Game of Thrones’ Leaf
Leaf is the only Child of the Forest character with dialogue in Game of Thrones and A Song of Ice and Fire. She meets Bran and his friends in Season 4 and helps hold back the wights as they all scramble into the cave where Bran will learn to become a Greenseer. However, the book version of this character tells us quite a bit more about herself. In a conversation with Bran, she explains that she was “born in the time of the dragon” — presumably meaning the time when House Targaryen ruled Westeros. She continues: “For two hundred years I walked the world of men to watch and listen and learn.”
It would not be easy for a Child of the Forest to go unnoticed among humans — Leaf is described as humanoid, but child-sized, with only three fingers and a thumb on each hand, and black claws instead of fingernails. Her skin is dappled brown, her ears are larger than a human’s, and her eyes are large, green and gold colored, with slitted pupils like a cat. For Leaf to “walk the world of men,” she would need some kind of disguise — probably a magical one, like the enchanted ruby necklace that made Melisandre appear young and strong.
There is plenty of precedence for this in the book besides Melisandre’s ruby. For one thing, Melisandre is able to cast glamors on other people in the book. We also see Brynden Rivers — a.k.a. Bloodraven — use a glamor on himself in one of the Dunk & Egg novellas. I won’t give the details for fear of spoiling a future season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, but keep in mind that Bloodraven goes on to become the “Three-Eyed Crow,” Bran’s mentor in that cave. He and Leaf are co-conspirators on behalf of the old gods, so it’s reasonable to assume that if he can use glamors, so can she.
Their shared mission is also evidence for this theory that Leaf is Alys Rivers. In A Dance with Dragons, Leaf helps Bloodraven with Bran’s training. She is the one to prepare and administer the Weirwood seed paste that activates Bran’s powers, and she tells Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick) that she speaks the common tongue “for the Bran boy.” We know Bloodraven has been orchestrating events to lead Bran north to his cave, and if Leaf is working towards the same goal, there’s no telling how long she’s been at it or how far she has gone.
Leaf Would Allow ‘House of the Dragon’ to Answer So Many Questions
If Alys turns out to be Leaf in disguise, it would solve a lot of mysteries left over from Game of Thrones. In fact, some critics would inevitably call it an attempt by HBO to rewrite the disappointing ending to the main series, adding more depth and magic to the final war against the White Walkers that many fans felt was glossed over. It would be sinister to find out that Leaf had knowingly instigated battles between dragons just to steer history on the correct path to bring Bran north at the right time, and finally kill the Others.
Sadly, this would also lead to more divergences between the books and TV shows. While the book version of Leaf said that she was born within the last 300 years, the TV version of the character was shown in a flashback helping to create the Night King himself thousands of years earlier. Even if Leaf’s “time of the dragon” meant that she was born while the Valyrian Freehold ruled Essos, that would be thousands of years too late to aid in the original creation of the White Walkers. This isn’t a point of continuity that HBO is likely to alter, either — the network shot a pilot for another Game of Thrones prequel series called Bloodmoon, which would have been about the original Long Night. Leaf would have appeared in that show, played by Doyin Ajiboye, but sadly it did not get a series order.
Still, Alys’ age already seems to be more in line with HBO’s timeline than that of the books. In a 2024 interview with Vulture, Rankin herself revealed that Alys is no ordinary mortal woman. She let slip that, as far as she understands it, Alys is about 400 years old. That would make her older than the completion of Harrenhal itself, as the castle was finished on the day Aegon the Conqueror first landed in Westeros.
House of the Dragon clearly has big plans for the magic of the old gods, and is willing to go where Game of Thrones did not. We’ve already had two sightings of the “Green Men,” along with more evocative dreams and visions caused by proximity to Weirwood trees. Alys is at the heart of all this action, and one way or another, we should expect more revelations about her background before the series ends. House of the Dragon Season 3 continues on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO.
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August 21, 2022
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HBO
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George R.R. Martin
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Clare Kilner, Geeta Patel
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Gabe Fonseca
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Fabien Frankel
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With news of a ‘Cheetah Girls’ reboot officially making waves, fans have been reminiscing about the iconic Disney era and wondering who might return. But while many have been celebrating the announcement, Kiely Williams’ name started trending for an entirely different reason after a family member weighed in with some strong words for Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, and more
RELATED: Raven-Symoné Confirms Production On ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ As Disney Unveils The Official Cast (VIDEOS)
Kiely Williams’ Sister Sounds Off On Reboot
Following the reboot news, an X user tweeted that Kiely Williams was an “underrated superstar” of both 3LW and ‘The Cheetah Girls,’ adding that the behind-the-scenes arguments during those years “must have been awful” for her not to return. Kiely’s sister then responded to the post, writing, “Raven and Adrienne are truly hateful b*****s. They are also 2 faced and liars. Sabrina will always be a ‘pick me.’ Kiely was the easy person to villainize since the 3LW so here we are. I believe in karma. They will get what is due they will have earned it.”
The remarks quickly began making the rounds online, with fans revisiting the group’s history and reacting to the unexpected comments. At the time of publication, neither Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, nor Sabrina Bryan had publicly responded to the claims.
The Comment Section Clocked In For Overtime
Fans ran straight to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and absolutely tore it UP after the news dropped. Some argued that Kiely deserved a spot in the reboot, while others came armed with jokes for dayyysss, babyyyy, turning the comments into pure entertainment. A few even joked that she got left off ‘Bad and Boujee,’ and honestly, those comments had people cracking up.
One Instagram user @b.arbielai claimed, “girl from what we’ve been hearing your sister was the issue in BOTH groups! 🥴”
This Instagram user @tnhayes22 said, “They made no ‘promethis’ that she’d be in the reboot.”
And, Instagram user @mresq shared, “Sounds like Kiely and her sister are reaping what they sowed based on how they treated Naturi…but I digress.”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @chellereneej commented, “maybe because your sister said she slept with 3/4 of B2K out loud. IDK”
While Instagram user @_pettyking wrote, “Kiely should’ve been apart of the Cheetah Girls reboot. Point, Blank, Period.”
Finally, Instagram user @unfriendlybaddiie said, “Not she mad because Kiely was left off bad and boujee 😂”
So, What Sparked All Of This?
The Shade Room had fans in a frenzy after sharing the first official tease for ‘The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen.’ Raven-Symoné confirmed the long-awaited sequel with an Instagram video of herself strutting to ‘Strut’ from ‘The Cheetah Girls 2,’ captioning the post, “🐆 It’s happening, and it’s CHEETAHLISHIOUS!” The clip also featured on-screen text reading, “POV: strutting to the set of The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen,” instantly sending fans into detective mode over the cast.
While Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan, Lynn Whitfield, and Lori Alter are all set to return, Kiely Williams is notably absent from the announced lineup—a detail that quickly became the biggest topic in the comment section. The upcoming film follows Galleria and Chanel as they travel to Africa with Galleria’s daughter and three of her friends, where the group volunteers at a wildlife sanctuary and discovers the true Cheetah spirit along the way.
RELATED: Raven-Symoné And Adrienne Bailon-Houghton Discuss A ‘Cheetah Girls’ Reboot: ‘It Would Smash’
What Do You Think Roomies?
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I’ve been on more planes than I can count — my frequent flier status has reached multi-platinum — yet I never check a bag, no matter how long the flight. I’ve become an expert at traveling for long stretches of time with just a carry-on. Trust me when I say you don’t need a ton of items for week-long vacations. In fact, as long as you have the following 15 items, which include dresses, tops, footwear and more, you’ll be good to go anywhere in the world and look stylish while doing so.
Keep reading to find the 15 fashion items I take on every trip. With these, you’ll see just how easy packing light can be.
Dresses
1. A Daytime Dress: A simple smocked midi, like this trendy gingham dress, can be worn while exploring and easily dressed up for fancier dinners. It’s a total no-brainer to pack.
2. A Little Dressier: Every vacation includes a night where you dress to the nines. This floral ruffled puff-sleeve dress is perfect for the occasion because it’s elegant, timeless, and will make you feel like your best self.
3. Lounge Around: When you’re relaxing at the hotel in between activities, stay comfortable in this casual t-shirt dress. Consider it your recharging outfit.
If you’ve ever packed for vacation and wished you had allowed more time to plan your outfit lineup — welcome to the club. Even as a shopping editor who has a pulse on the top fashion trends, I struggle to strategize my vacation outfits. This year, however, is going to be different as I’m honeymooning […]
Shirts
4. Ready to Go: Plain black or white t-shirts have their time, but on vacation I like to play with color. That’s why I pack a striped shirt, like this Polo Ralph Lauren design, that can be worn with shorts, jeans, skirts…anything really.
5. Tank It: Regardless of whether I’m traveling to the tropics or to Europe, a ribbed tank is a cornerstone piece of any travel wardrobe and works as a standalone shirt as well as a key layering item.
6. Packing Hero: Most button-downs immediately wrinkle in your bag — wrinkle-resistant fabrics have changed the game, especially this striped blouse, which I own in multiple colors.
Bottoms
7. Travel Savior: My flight uniform always includes these stretchy and soft 100% linen pants from Quince. Beyond keeping me comfortable while in transit, I find that they’re easy to style and wear at every destination.
8. Solid Denim: Jeans are one of the most versatile pieces you can pack. I refuse to travel without these low-rise Levi’s because they’re effortlessly stylish and help me look put together even when jet-lagged.
9. Vacay-Ready: Denim shorts might be the one item you reach for again and again during your trip. Selecting a pair that perfectly hugs your curves — like this affordable Walmart pick — is key to confidently dressing while traveling.
Shoes
10. Comfy Kicks: The number one thing you should pack for any trip? White sneakers. I prefer leather — like this footwear — because they’re easy to clean.
11. Sturdy Sandals: Some people like slides, but in my expert opinion, it’s always a good idea to pack sandals with adjustable straps to ensure they stay securely attached to your feet.
12. Simple Heels: For formal evenings, pack a reliable nude pair of heels that are easy to walk in. Kitten heels are always the best bet.
Swimsuits/Coverups
13. One for Fun: If you plan on spending time in the ocean doing rigorous activities, like snorkeling or jet skiing, pack a one-piece. The high cut leg holes on this slimming style make you look model tall.
14. Another for Lounge: Save the two pieces and bikinis for some lounging in the sun. I like how this one offers tummy control without being too high-waisted.
15. Cover It Up: The best coverups are useful beyond the pool or beach. I opt for crocheted designs that can double as a fun dress or top for nights out on the town.
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Summer is quickly approaching, and with the warm weather comes tropical travel. But knowing what to pack for a resort escape is tricky work. Overpack, and you’re stuck lugging a weighty suitcase. Pack too light, and you’ll be left with nothing to wear. Thankfully, Nordstrom’s Vacation Edit includes 14,000 holiday-ready styles designed to make prepping […]
Britney Spears is once again making headlines after a risky moment on a Southern California freeway left fans and onlookers stunned.
The pop icon was photographed standing through the sunroof of a moving SUV as it traveled along one of Los Angeles’ busiest highways, reigniting debate over her safety just months after resolving a high-profile reckless driving case that placed renewed attention on her personal life.
Drivers on the 101 Freeway near Studio City were treated to an unexpected sight when Britney Spears emerged through the sunroof of a black Mercedes SUV while the vehicle continued moving in traffic.
Photos captured the singer standing upright with her upper body outside the vehicle, stretching both arms across the roof and leaning her head back as her hair blew in the wind.
Witnesses estimated she remained above the roofline for roughly two minutes before the SUV exited the freeway and later stopped at a nearby gas station.
The outing quickly sparked conversation online, particularly because Spears appeared completely relaxed throughout the drive.
Britney Spears Was Recreating Childhood Memories
According to a source quoted by the Daily Mail, the moment wasn’t intended to be dangerous.
“Britney just went through the sunroof for a quick moment, she wanted to see what the traffic was about up ahead because the cars came to a stop. She wanted to see how long they would be delayed,” the insider said.
The source added that the behavior reminded Spears of her childhood.
They explained, “She used to do this all the time as a kid growing up in the South, she loves having the warm wind blow through her hair in the summer, it’s fun. She is having a fun summer and is happy, she is in a good place. If it’s illegal to put your head through a sunroof, she doesn’t know it! She didn’t mean to do anything bad.”
Spears’ Latest Outing Follows Recent Legal Troubles
Although the source insisted the moment was harmless, its timing has inevitably drawn additional attention.
In May, Britney Spears resolved her California driving case by pleading guilty to a reduced reckless driving charge, commonly known as a “wet reckless,” after initially facing allegations related to driving under the influence.
The plea allowed her to avoid jail beyond time already served during booking, but it came with probation, mandatory alcohol education classes, fines, and continued treatment requirements.
Authorities have yet to accuse Spears of breaking any laws during Thursday’s freeway outing, and there has been no indication that the incident has triggered any official investigation.
Still, the images have inevitably drawn comparisons because they arrived so soon after the legal case concluded.
Unlike that earlier incident, Spears wasn’t behind the wheel. She was riding as a passenger while a mystery driver, who has recently been linked to the singer romantically, remained behind the wheel.
Britney Spears Continues To Live Under An Intense Spotlight
Few celebrities have had their every public move dissected quite like Spears.
Since the end of her 13-year conservatorship in 2021, the Grammy winner has repeatedly emphasized her desire to reclaim control over her own life.
She has largely stepped away from recording and touring, instead sharing glimpses of her daily life through social media while also releasing her bestselling memoir, “The Woman in Me,” in 2023.
More recently, development has continued on Universal’s planned film adaptation of the memoir, keeping public interest in Spears as high as ever.
That intense attention means even relatively brief public appearances often become major entertainment stories.
For supporters, Thursday’s outing may simply represent another carefree moment from someone determined to enjoy life on her own terms.
However, for others, the images have raised questions about whether unnecessary risks are being taken, particularly given the singer’s recent legal history.
Safety Debate Returns As Fans React
Standing through a vehicle’s sunroof while it is moving has long been discouraged by road safety experts because sudden braking, collisions, or unexpected movements can easily throw passengers off balance.
While Spears’ representative has not commented on the freeway incident, the images quickly fueled discussion across social media, where reactions reflected the divided public perception that has surrounded the singer for years.
Some fans defended the outing as harmless fun because traffic had reportedly slowed significantly, while others questioned whether the stunt unnecessarily put her safety at risk.
One supporter on Reddit wrote, “What exactly is horrifying I don’t get it. She wasn’t driving,” while a second person slammed the continuous media attention on Spears, writing, “Was she driving and out the sun roof at the same time? I don’t get why this is a big deal? If anything this continues to prove that media will literally write about any little thing she does.”
Meanwhile, a critic wrote, “For those who don’t know, it’s illegal to do this,” while another added, “Be serious she’s on the roof of a moving vehicle… that’s dangerous and could seriously hurt her if she fell off.”
That split reaction has become familiar whenever Spears appears in public. Unlike many celebrities whose outings pass with little notice, nearly every candid photograph or video involving the pop star becomes the subject of widespread debate, shaped as much by her past as by the moment itself.
Tilda Swinton has one of those careers where the usual actor labels stop helping. Lead, supporting, villain, muse, shapeshifter, arthouse icon, prestige weapon; she has touched all of those lanes and still feels bigger than the category. Her screen presence can be icy, funny, wounded, alien, romantic, maternal, cruel, or completely unreadable, sometimes inside the same film.
These five movies are the ones that show why Swinton became such a rare figure in modern cinema. And although her central yet relatively brief role in Doctor Strange is where younger generations got to see her, there’s so much diversity to her. Let’s get started.
5
‘I Am Love’ (2009)
Luca Guadagnino’s I Am Love is built around Emma Recchi (Tilda Swinton), a Russian woman who has married into an old Milanese family whose wealth, rituals, meals, rooms, and manners all feel arranged to keep everyone in place. Swinton learned Italian and Russian for the role, and that commitment matters because Emma feels like someone who has lived inside refinement for so long that even desire arrives as a shock to her body. The movie begins inside family order, then slowly becomes a story about appetite, identity, and the terrifying cost of wanting a life that belongs to you.
The romance with Antonio Biscaglia (Edoardo Gabbriellini) changes the temperature of everything. Food, touch, sunlight, fabric, and silence start carrying more force than the family’s formal conversations. Swinton gives Emma a kind of emotional awakening that feels dangerous before anyone calls it scandalous. I Am Love earns its masterpiece status through that collision: a woman rediscovering herself inside a world designed to turn her into decoration.
4
‘Orlando’ (1992)
Orlando is the kind of film that could collapse instantly if the central performance felt even slightly unsure. The story begins in the Elizabethan era and follows Orlando (Tilda Swinton) across centuries, through love, inheritance, poetry, war, social expectation, and a change in sex that the film treats with elegance instead of cheap shock. Swinton carries the whole impossible idea so well in her role, as if time itself is just another room she has learned how to walk through.
What makes Orlando so classic is the strange balance between playfulness and pain. The film has wit, beauty, costumes, direct address, and that crisp Sally Potter control, yet underneath it sits a brutal question about who gets freedom and who gets trapped by the rules of gender, property, and power. Swinton lets Orlando feel curious before anything else. That curiosity keeps the film alive across every era and makes Orlando more than a bold literary adaptation. It feels like a person trying to stay intact while history keeps changing the terms of existence.
3
‘Only Lovers Left Alive’ (2013)
Jim Jarmusch’s Only Lovers Left Alive turns vampires into exhausted artists who have watched humanity keep ruining the world and still cannot fully detach from its beauty. Swinton’s Eve (Tilda Swinton) lives with books, music, memory, and a patience that feels ancient without becoming stiff. Across from Adam (Tom Hiddleston), she gives the film one of the coolest screen relationships of the 2010s: two lovers who have survived centuries and still need each other like a private language.
The genius is how little the movie cares about vampire spectacle in the usual sense. Blood matters, danger exists, and Ava (Mia Wasikowska) brings chaos into their careful existence, but the deeper pull comes from mood, taste, and survival as an aesthetic choice. Swinton’s Eve has warmth, humor, intelligence, and that gorgeous sadness of someone who has seen too much and still believes in art. Only Lovers Left Alive is a classic because it understands immortality as romance, boredom, grief, and curation. Being alive forever would be unbearable without something worth loving.
2
‘Michael Clayton’ (2007)
Michael Clayton is a legal thriller about rot inside powerful institutions, and Karen Crowder (Tilda Swinton) is one of its sharpest creations. Swinton turns a corporate attorney into a portrait of panic wearing professional clothes. Karen has the title, the language, the boardroom fluency, and the job of protecting U-North from a disaster involving a dangerous agrochemical. She also has sweat, insomnia, rehearsal notes, bathroom breakdowns, and a moral collapse she keeps trying to package as responsibility.
That tension makes the character unforgettable. Karen is competent enough to scare people, frightened enough to make terrible choices, and ambitious enough to cross lines she cannot uncross. Swinton won an Oscar for it and when you watch this film, it feels completely earned because every scene shows the violence of corporate life without needing a gun in the room. Michael Clayton (George Clooney) moves through the film as a fixer who knows the system is poisoned. Karen shows what happens to someone still trying to survive inside that poison. Michael Clayton is a masterpiece of pressure, and Swinton turns fear into one of its most dangerous forces.
1
‘We Need to Talk About Kevin’ (2011)
We Need to Talk About Kevin is a nightmare about motherhood, memory, guilt, and the impossible question of what a parent is supposed to know before catastrophe becomes history. Eva Khatchadourian (Tilda Swinton) lives after her son Kevin Khatchadourian (Ezra Miller) has committed a school massacre, and the film keeps moving through the past like a wound that refuses to close. Every scene carries the awful pressure of hindsight. Every small cruelty, every cold stare, every failed attempt at connection feels poisoned by what is coming.
Swinton is devastating here. Eva loves, resents, fears, studies, and rejects motherhood in ways cinema rarely allows without punishment or simplification. Kevin’s behavior as a child and teenager becomes a private war inside the family, while the outside world sees Eva through blame and disgust after the massacre. The red paint on her house, the public hatred, the memories of Franklin Plaskett (John C. Reilly) and Celia Khatchadourian (Ashley Gerasimovich), the visits to Kevin in prison; all of it piles onto her like a life sentence. This is Swinton’s greatest masterpiece because she turns guilt into something you can almost feel under your skin.
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were planning a wedding, they were also giving back. They made about $26 million in donations to various charities ahead of their wedding in Madison Square Garden over the July 4th weekend.
A rep for the “Love Story” singer told PEOPLE magazine that the couple had made $26 million in donations to various charitable organizations ahead of their wedding.
The nonprofits supported education, animal welfare, cancer care, food insecurity, and a variety of other charitable causes.
Many of those organizations have since taken to social media in order to thank the couple for their contributions.
Children’s Mercy Hospital Is In Their ‘Grateful Era’
Children’s Mercy Hospital was among the first to comment on rumors that Swift and Kelce had donated a large amount to the hospital. “The rumor about @taylorswift and @killatrav? It’s true. And we heard it with our own happy hearts,” they wrote in a caption on Instagram.
“Their incredible gift will help bring more comfort, joy and ‘just be a kid’ moments to Children’s Mercy, supporting the programs, services and care that make hospital days brighter for kids and families,” they continued. “More comfort. More magic. More reminders that our kids are seen, supported and surrounded by love”
“Friendship bracelets, end-zone dances and a whole lot of gratitude —Taylor and Travis, we’re in our grateful era,” they concluded. “Thank you.”
The ASPCA Shared A Friendship Bracelet… and Cats!
Swift is well-known for her love of cats, and the ASPCA shared a thank-you image featuring three kittens looking up at a friendship bracelet with Taylor and Travis’ names on it.
“Thank you, Taylor and Travis,” they wrote alongside two orange heart emojis. “We’re deeply grateful to @taylorswift and @killatrav for their generous donation to the ASPCA as a part of their latest charitable giving announcement.”
“This meaningful donation will help provide lifesaving care, shelter and second chances for vulnerable animals across the country,” they continued. “As we continue celebrating Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, there’s never been a better time to help even more cats find the loving homes they deserve.
Dolly Parton Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce For Their Donation
Country queen Dolly Parton took to Instagram to share a thoughtful message after Swift and Kelce donated $2 to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which is “dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five,” according to its website.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you,” Parton said in the video. “I’m blown away and overjoyed with that gratitude. Now, it’s evident that you two have made giving back a key part of your lives.”
She also joked that she wanted the couple’s firstborn child because “that is gonna be one special baby.”
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank Received A $1 Million Donation
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank also took to Instagram to thank the happy couple for a million-dollar donation. “In honor of their upcoming nuptials, @taylorswift and @killatrav made an extraordinary donation of $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank!” they wrote.
“We were THRILLED to learn of this unexpected gift, which comes at a time when the need for food assistance in our state is at an all-time high,” they continued. “Every dollar of this generous donation will be put to work to source food for distribution across our statewide network of 137 member agencies.
Food Bank CEO, Melissa Cherney, shared, “Gifts like this are a powerful reminder of the good we can do with the support of our community. This act of generosity shows that, together, we can meet this moment and truly eliminate hunger in our state.”
The organization went on to wish the couple “a happy wedding weekend and extend our boundless appreciation!”
The Grammy Museum Foundation Also Sent Their Thanks To Taylor Swift
Michael Sticka, the President and CEO of the Grammy Museum Foundation, also thanked Swift in a heartfelt message, expressing gratitude to the couple for “their extraordinary generosity and support of our Grammy In The Schools education programs.”
“Their transformative gift will help expand our mission of bringing music education to students across the country, creating opportunities that will inspire and empower hundreds of thousands of young people for years to come,” they continued.
“With heartfelt gratitude, and on behalf of every student whose life will be touched by this gift, thank you, Taylor and Travis,” they added.
Kylie Kelce is sharing new details about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s lavish July 3 wedding.
The podcast host, who is married to Travis’ brother Jason Kelce, recently described the star-studded celebration as “incredible.” At the same time, her husband, Jason Kelce, also shared his memories of the event.
Their comments come days after Travis Kelce reflected on his relationship with Taylor Swift during the season four finale of “New Heights,” including the elaborate proposal he secretly planned.
Swift and Kelce’s star-studded wedding continues to be a major talking point, with family members now sharing new details about the lavish celebration.
The singer’s sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, recently reflected on the event during an appearance at the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, describing the wedding ceremony as “incredible.”
Jason, her husband, also looked back on the festivities, branding the celebration as both “a good time” and memorable. The retired NFL star even joked about his beverage count during the festivities, admitting it far exceeded 15 beers.
The comments came shortly after Jason and Travis released the season four finale of their “New Heights” podcast. During the episode, Travis took a moment to reflect on some of his favorite memories from the past year, including Taylor Swift’s guest appearance on the show in August 2025.
According to Travis, having Swift kick off the season and ending it with NFL legend Tom Brady as a guest was “pretty epic.”
Travis Kelce Was Planning His Proposal To Taylor Swift While They Recorded Together
Travis also reflected on the proposal that followed Swift’s appearance on the podcast. According to the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, he spent much of the recording focused on a surprise he was planning for later that day.
“During that recording, the entire time I’m planning like, I’m gonna ask this woman to marry me after this,” he recalled.
Reports suggest that while the couple was filming, a team was simultaneously transforming Travis’ property into the setting for the proposal. Once the recording wrapped, everything was reportedly in place for the special moment.
The pair later announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post in August 2025, accompanied by the playful caption: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
Nearly a year later, Swift and Kelce exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden in New York City in a ceremony attended by approximately 1,000 guests, bringing together family, friends, and a host of celebrity attendees who reflected the couple’s journey together.
How Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Honored Their Love Story On Their Wedding Day
The lavish wedding featured several personal touches, including Austin Swift serving as his sister’s “Man of Honor” and Jason Kelce standing beside Travis as Best Man. Actor Adam Sandler reportedly officiated the ceremony.
Sources said the couple exchanged heartfelt vows filled with “personal details and anecdotes from their relationship.” Guests were reportedly moved by the emotional speeches that followed, while Swift walked down the aisle to a string quartet rendition of her hit song “Love Story.”
The celebration drew a high-profile guest list that reportedly included Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba, and Maren Morris.
For the ceremony, Swift wore a custom bridal gown, while Kelce opted for a coordinating white tuxedo. Reports suggest the looks were designed by Jonathan Anderson for Christian Dior Haute Couture after months of collaboration with the couple. Swift later changed outfits for the reception, completing her look with custom Christian Louboutin heels and Cartier jewelry.
Guests Left With Luxury Gifts At Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding
One attendee described the singer as appearing radiant throughout the evening, saying she seemed to be “floating around the room.”
After the ceremony, giant screens outside the venue reportedly displayed the message “JUST T&T MARRIED,” drawing cheers from fans gathered nearby.
The celebration continued well into the night. Guests were reportedly treated to luxury giveaways, with some attendees leaving with designer gifts, including handbags and watches.
The Couple Made A Late-Night Pizza Order After Their Normal Wedding Reception
The newlyweds are said to have ordered more than 100 pizzas from a popular New York City pizzeria to keep the festivities going after the initial reception.
The massive order featured a wide selection of the restaurant’s menu, with the owner personally overseeing the delivery on the couple’s wedding night.
Donna Kelce, Travis’ mother, reportedly captured the mood of the occasion in a single word, describing the wedding as “magical.”
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