Whew! Jaidyn Alexis is once again finding herself at the center of online chatter after a recent livestream moment sparked new conversation across social media. The influencer and entrepreneur, known for frequently addressing rumors head-on, made it clear she wasn’t here for the speculation as questions about her personal life started circulating during the live session.

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Jaidyn Alexis Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors On Live

In a clip making rounds this week, Jaidyn Alexis goes live as someone off-camera asks why people keep questioning whether she’s pregnant. Visibly irritated, she quickly shuts the rumor down, responding, “I’m not pregnant, let’s just clarify. I’m not pregnant…” before going off on critics, adding, “I don’t know why weird crackhead people think that they need to go on the internet and talk about me when they need to figure out the definition of physical therapy and Fisher Price, sorry. Let’s just leave it at that.” The brief exchange fuels more online discussion as fans debate the intensity of her response while others point out how often she addresses similar rumors. Watch the clip, here.

Here’s What Sparked Jaidyn Alexis To Clear The Air

Now here’s what sparked her comments — during a recent live, Chrisean reacted to questions about Blueface allegedly reaching out to her about their child, but said she feels his messages have been “doing the most.” She pointed to his rumored situation with multiple women expecting children as part of the reason she thinks his energy has shifted. “He got three girls pregnant right now, and that’s why, he doing what he doing, how he doing it,” she said in the clip, tying his personal life to the ongoing tension between them. Chrisean went on to stress that she’s trying to stay out the way and avoid further drama, adding, “I don’t like the drama. I don’t like being on the scenes with any of that stuff for real. I really don’t,” as she made it clear she’s focused on keeping her distance from the chaos.

Blueface’s Mom Enters Chat Amid Online Drama

As previously reported, even Blueface’s mom, Karlissa, has entered the chat after clips from Chrisean Rock’s recent livestream started circulating online. The moment gained traction after LiveBitez reposted the footage, sparking fresh commentary and bringing Karlissa into the conversation with her own pointed reaction.

Karlissa jumped straight into the comment section, suggesting Chrisean only decided to speak out because of Jaidyn Alexis. In her view, the timing of Chrisean’s comments may be tied to circulating rumors that Jaidyn could be open to giving Blueface another chance—claims Jaidyn herself has not publicly confirmed. Karlissa didn’t hold back in her response, writing, “Here we go 😂 He don’t want her and the only reason she coming is because the devil told her Jaidyn is thinking of giving him another chance. Watch what I tell y’all,” adding even more fuel to the already ongoing back-and-forth between all parties involved.

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After a major development like a divorce, whispers of the root cause usually swamp the media, and Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo are no exceptions!

Fresh reports suggest the couple’s split may have been years in the making, despite their public displays of affection and support.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo have faced speculation about their marriage before; however, new claims now suggest deeper issues may have been brewing behind closed doors.

The news of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo’s divorce may have shocked fans, but a source suggests the split had been building for some time. The country star filed for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

A source close to Jelly Roll revealed that the pair had “always had a complicated dynamic” dating back to the early days of their relationship. Before becoming a couple, the two shared a platonic friendship that eventually developed into a romance.

The insider explained that both Jelly Roll and Bunnie were in very different places when they first met. Their relationship endured years of ups and downs as they worked to build a life together despite personal and financial challenges.

The Couple Reportedly Wanted Different Futures

Despite their history together, sources suggest the couple gradually grew apart. The insider explained that there was no single moment that caused the marriage to collapse.

Instead, the source claimed the pair were no longer on the same page about certain aspects of their future. PEOPLE reported that Jelly Roll’s growing focus on his health, career, and long-term goals contributed to the shift.

Although the marriage has reportedly come to an end, the source stressed that the pair still care deeply about each other. Behind the public appearances and social media posts, however, challenges were unfolding away from the spotlight.

Jelly Roll’s Life Took A Different Direction

As speculation surrounding the divorce continued, new reports suggested the couple’s personal evolution may have contributed to the split. The pair overcame years of challenges together, but sources claimed they eventually found themselves on different paths.

One major point of difference reportedly centered on Jelly Roll’s growing faith. The Daily Mail reported that the singer’s embrace of Christianity became a significant part of his public image and personal journey. Sources claimed the shift no longer aligned with some aspects of Bunnie Xo’s lifestyle and public persona.

Insiders also suggested disagreements over expanding their family created additional strain. The couple had previously spoken openly about their efforts to have children together. However, sources claimed ongoing tensions and differing priorities made it difficult to move forward with those plans.

The divorce filing continued to attract attention as fans closely monitored the couple’s social media activity. Interest in the split intensified after several online changes were spotted shortly after the news became public.

Jelly Roll appeared to acknowledge the situation when he removed Bunnie Xo’s name from his Instagram bio. The change came just days after reports surfaced that he had filed for divorce in May. The Blast noted that fans quickly noticed the update and began discussing its significance online.

Neither Jelly Roll nor Bunnie Xo publicly addressed the filing at the time. However, the singer’s social media activity fueled fresh speculation about the state of their relationship. For many fans, the subtle change spoke louder than an official statement ever could.

Jelly Roll’s Daughter Defended Her Family Amid The Rumors

Bailee Ann was among the first family members to react after news of the divorce began dominating headlines. The 18-year-old addressed the growing speculation on social media and made it clear she was unhappy with the public scrutiny surrounding the situation.

Bailee slammed people for becoming invested in what she described as a private family matter. The teenager wrote that she was “disgusted” by the attention the divorce was receiving and urged people to focus on their own lives instead.

Although she acknowledged the public interest, she stopped short of discussing the split itself. Her reaction drew even more attention because of her close relationship with Bunnie Xo.

Over the years, the podcast host has frequently spoken about helping raise Bailee and often referred to her as her daughter. As speculation continues to surround the divorce, Bailee’s response serves as a reminder that the headlines involve a real family navigating a difficult chapter.

Lil Nas X has been largely absent from social media since early 2025. During his time away, the rapper also made headlines following his August 2025 arrest in Los Angeles after allegedly walking through the streets wearing only underwear and boots before eventually becoming fully nude. Now, the singer has officially returned to the internet, sharing an update on his mental health journey, personal growth, and what he’s been working on during his time away.

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Lil Nas X Returns From Social Media Hiatus With A Mental Health Update

On Wednesday, Lil Nas X returned to the internet with a post that read, “welllll HELLLO!” In his video, the rapper shared an update on his mental health journey, revealing that he has spent the last few months in rehab while focusing on his healing and personal growth.

While spending time between Atlanta and Los Angeles, Lil Nas X said he’s been prioritizing time with friends and family while learning how to get out of his own head. He also opened up about accepting his bipolar disorder diagnosis after years of struggling with it. He shared:

“When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past three years but I didn’t want to admit to it because I didn’t want to take medication… or have people think different of me. Like I’m already Black and gay… Damn God gave me like… Black, gay, bipolar. I’m living life on extreme hard mode. But on a serious note, I’m doing much better. I’m feeling better and I’m creating freely. It’s less fear in my heart. I’m smelling the roses.”

Lil Nas X Teases His Next Music Era

The rapper also reflected on his music career and the growth he’s experienced over the past seven years. While Lil Nas X confirmed that new music is on the way, he shared that he’s not quite ready to get into the details just yet. However, he said he’s excited to bring fans along for this next chapter of his journey. The singer added:

“We’ve been through so much together. Thank you guys for holding it down. I love you and all I want to do is continue to try to make you proud and make myself proud. So let’s go, Dreamboy. Let’s go.” 

Social Media Reacts 

Many supporters gathered across social media to send Lil Nas X encouraging messages and well wishes following his update. 

Instagram user @syck.sydd wrote, “He looks wonderful. Im so happy hes feeling better”

Instagram user @queenie_nirvana added, “It’s so many adults walking around with mental disorders but don’t know it.Because we just pass things off like oh this person got an attitude or mean. Or hype, but no something be really wrong with people. Blessings to him tho 🔥”

While Instagram user @originall. deee wrote, “It takes a lot of courage to identify that you O need help and act on it.#mentalhealthmatters”

Instagram user @back.2.bored wrote, “Shout out him for being so transparent with • the internet even after being judged so harshly. Being able to talk about hardships, mental health and mental HELP is not only important but admirable. Love Nas even more.”

Instagram user added Instagram @trevorjarod wrote, “Happy men’s mental health month! Praying for his healing and recovery”

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If you’re into randomly selected death lotteries, then Circle is just the film for you. This tense science-fiction psychological horror-thriller will make you question your own morality and sense of humanity, and for that reason it became an instant cult-classic upon its release in 2015. But like many movies that get the video-on-demand treatment before fading into obscurity on the streaming market, Circle was tragically overlooked, and that’s why we’re here to talk about it.

Sudden Death Elimination

Circle takes place in a single room, and boasts a considerably large cast of 50 relatively unknown actors. In fact, a quick glance on the movie’s Wikipedia page will show you that there are hardly any blue links on the actor’s names, and most characters don’t even get proper noun treatment.

Normally this does not bode well for a film, because more often than not, you need some star power to sell a movie. But in the case of this harrowing tale, the artistic choice to keep the audience from getting too attached to the characters makes sense because a lot of them die.

Inspired by 12 Angry Men, Circle has a simple, yet menacing plot. 50 strangers wake up in a mysterious room, standing in two rows of circles. It doesn’t take long to find out that somebody will get killed every two minutes, and their body will be dragged out of the room. To make matters worse, if anybody tries to escape, they will also get killed, and the clock is always ticking.

The Monster Inside Us All

What makes Circle so effective in its storytelling is that there is no visible antagonist or monster. But when we find out that the surviving participants can actually cast votes over who meets their demise next, we learn that there’s a monster inside of each and every individual subjected to this test.

The monster comes in the form of rationalizing who is less worthy of surviving based on race, age, preexisting illnesses, and other factors, and it doesn’t take long for the group to break off into blocs who disagree over how to navigate their way out of such a torturous situation.

Circle’s storytelling illustrates one of those psychological experiments that is hard to watch play out, but will keep you engaged throughout the entirety of its tight, 87-minute run time. And what makes the entire nightmare scenario so real to viewers is the fact that the victims in this experiment aren’t necessarily bad people, but ones who have potential to make heavy-handed decisions about other people’s lives while in a heightened state.

But still, we watch sympathetically and with horror as they not only try to figure out how to buy time to stop their fellow captors from being systematically killed off, but also try to spare themselves.

Circle Has Officially Fallen Through The Cracks

Some difficulties came about during the production of Circle. Filming a movie with a small ensemble cast across various settings is one thing, but requiring all 50 cast members to be available every day to shoot on a small set made for a tense filming experience.

Michael Nardelli, the star and producer of the film suggested that the psychological extremes that were faced while filming made it difficult for the cast to wind down after a long day of shooting.

Despite having a relatively soft release, Circle fared relatively well on the critical front with a 57 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics compared the thematic elements of the film to The Twilight Zone for its overarching moral conundrum, and more recent reviews suggest that some themes run parallel to 2021’s Squid Game in regard to its “kill-or-be-killed” plot.

Circle was shot in its entirety within a two-week period, and this kind of immediacy only adds to the suspense. You’ll find yourself sitting at the edge of your seat wondering who will be next to meet their fate, as well as wondering what kind of evil force is orchestrating the entire experiment in the first place.

In Circle no one is safe, and this form of storytelling makes for inherently compelling drama. You’d think that a movie set in a single room would be a drag, but directors Aaron Hann and Mario Miscione knew the assignment. The pacing is so deliberate, and life-or-death decisions are made at such an alarming rate, that you can’t help but get sucked in.

As of this writing, the only way to watch Circle is through physical media purchases, which are few and far between. Since its departure from Netflix in October, 2025, no other platform has acquired the streaming rights.

Mike Myers is setting the record straight about the possibility of “Austin Powers 4,” a sequel fans have been hoping for since the release of the third movie, “Austin Powers in Goldmember,” in 2002. More than two decades later, Myers offered a one-word response that has ignited excitement among fans, though he stopped short of sharing any other details about the franchise’s future.

It has been almost 30 years since Mike Myers first graced the silver screen as groovy British secret agent Austin Powers, and fans of the franchise have been waiting for a fourth film after the third installment came out in 2002.

Recently, Myers was a guest on “Trevor Noah’s World Cup Watch Party,” and the host read some questions from fans, one of them being, “Are we ever going to see an Austin Powers 4?” Noah barely finished the question when Myers swiftly answered, “Yes.”

“Wow, that was a quick yes,” Noah noted. Despite confirming that “Austin Powers 4” is happening, Myers didn’t divulge any other details about the project.

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Some Cast Members Reunited For A Verizon Ad

On June 16, Verizon released a new advertisement featuring some of the most beloved characters from “Austin Powers,” including Myers as Dr. Evil, Seth Green as his son Scott Evil, Rob Lowe as Young Number 2, and Mindy Sterling as Frau Farbissina. Jay Roach, who helmed all three “Austin Powers” movies, also directed the commercial.

The ad has Dr. Evil sharing his latest idea, Menace Mobile, a communications company. “We’ll have the most confusing pricing and plans of all time,” the villain says.

In an interview with Adweek, Verizon’s SVP of creative and brand design, Ricardo Aspiazu, said, “Dr. Evil is a permanent fixture in modern culture: the memes, catchphrases, and GIFs still flood social media across all generations. The choices weren’t about tracking decades, they were about tracking relevance.”

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Mike Myers Talked About The Possibility A Fourth Movie In The Past

In 2024, Myers was asked about the possibility of a fourth movie, but he refused to answer directly, only saying he could “neither confirm nor deny” the project. He did, however, say that there were “absolutely” more stories to tell in the franchise.

Speaking with IGN in 2012, Myers said he already had a “fully conceived idea” for what the fourth movie could be about, teasing that it would be from Dr. Evil’s perspective rather than Austin Powers’. “So if you balanced how much of it was Austin with Dr. Evil, it’s more about Dr. Evil than Austin,” he explained.

The actor shared the same sentiment in 2019. Myers said, “It’s likely to be from Dr. Evil’s point of view. But again, I can neither confirm nor deny such existence. That’s all I’m going to say.”

Cast Member Speaks About Movie’s Delay

Clint Howard, who played Radar Operator Johnson Ritter in all three “Austin Powers” movies, told The Hollywood Reporter that he would absolutely agree to appear in another movie if asked. The actor also shared the possible reason for the fourth movie’s delay.

“I heard that when Verne passed away, Mike said he would never do another ‘Austin Powers’ movie without Verne. Maybe time heals that wound,” Howard said.

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Verne Troyer, who played Dr. Evil clone Mini-Me in the second and third installments, died in 2018. His cause of death was alcohol intoxication, and the manner of death was determined to be a suicide.

Director Jay Roach spoke to The Independent in 2019 and said that Troyer’s Mini-Me was a character he and Myers wanted to explore further in the fourth film. “If Mike cracks it and figures it out, we would definitely do some kind of tribute to him,” he added.

Mike Myers Created Austin Powers As A Tribute To His Father

In 2017, Myers shared the inspiration behind creating “Austin Powers.” The actor told The Hollywood Reporter that his father was influential in his love for comedy and introduced him to James Bond, The Beatles, Dudley Moore, and Peter Sellers. His father passed away in 1991.

Myers wrote a draft of the script in 1995 and showed it to Roach, who helped develop it. “Jay and I would sit around and think, ‘What if Austin Powers were based on an obscure British comic book that we were turning into a movie?’”

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The Austin Powers franchise has grossed more than $676 million across three movies: “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery” (1997), “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me” (1999), and “Austin Powers in Goldmember” (2002).

By Chris Snellgrove
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Marvel fans have a lot to look forward to this year. In December, we’ll get Avengers: Doomsday, an ensemble blockbuster that will bring Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. back to the MCU along with plenty of marvelous multiversal cameos. And on July 31st, we’ll be getting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has its titular web-head teaming up with the Punisher to fight everyone from the Hand to the Hulk. However, some fans are understandably nervous that these movies will disappoint because Marvel has had a very spotty record for the last half-decade or so.

Those fans will likely breathe a sigh of relief when they watch the latest trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The trailer gives us our closest look yet at some of Spidey’s foes, including Scorpion, Hulk, Hand ninjas, and Sadie Sink’s psychic character that’s almost certainly Jean Grey. All of it looks very exciting and might be enough to convince you that Marvel finally has the juice again. But what, exactly, has fans so excited about this trailer? Below, you’ll get our definitive breakdown of every punch, kick, and (most importantly) every thwip. 

A newer, angrier Spider-Man

The latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer begins with Spider-Man fighting Scorpion, who’s looking downright terrifying in his new gear. The fight goes a little too well; Spidey kicks his butt and even slams the supervillain into an approaching cop car. Meanwhile, Spidey provides narration about how he’s losing his mind and feeling out of control. This is almost certainly tied to one of the movie’s bigger plots: Spider-Man’s DNA is mutating, giving him new abilities (like organic webbing) and a serious attitude problem.

That sends him to seek help from Bruce Banner, who has suppressed his Hulk side through a kind of nullifier device. As Peter Parker, our hero wonders if such a device could help him suppress parts of his own DNA, but Banner wonders how the young man could separate the good and bad parts of himself. 

Is Jean Grey The Big Bad?

We see Spider-Man being briefed about a new villain who can take over people’s minds, freeze their bodies, and generally remote control anyone to have creepy conversations with Spider-Man. Our hero’s Spidey-sense gives him some kind of immunity to her abilities, making him the only man who can stop her. But that gets a lot harder when the bad guy unleashes the monster inside Bruce Banner, freeing the Grey Hulk persona. Hulk then attacks Spider-Man, either because he is being mind-controlled to do so or simply because he is filled with uncontrollable rage. 

Quick sidebar here: ever since Sadie Sink was cast in the MCU, fans have speculated that she would be playing Jean Grey, one of the earliest members of the X-Men. Marvel and Sink have demurred on this point, frequently claiming that she could be playing any number of possible characters. Given all of the telepathic and telekinetic abilities on display, many fans think this trailer confirms the Stranger Things star is playing the marvelous mutant. Why is she the bad guy, though? Chances are this is all a bit of major misdirection (more on this in a bit).

Old Friends And New

The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer also has quieter scenes featuring Peter Parker meeting Ned and MJ. At first, he digitally stalks them from afar thanks to Ned’s quirky livestreams. Later, he meets them in person in a scene that confirms that neither of them remembers who he is. Later, though, MJ trusts Spider-Man to swing her to safety, indicating that there may still be a spark of attraction inside Peter’s former girlfriend.

To keep her safe, Spider-Man brings MJ to the Punisher, who is apparently a kind of frenemy. Nonetheless, Big Pun gets recruited into Spider-Man’s battle, one that looks like it will be filled with enemies. In addition to Scorpion, Sadie Sink’s character, and Tombstone (who doesn’t even appear in this trailer), Spidey will be fighting a small army of Hand ninjas inside a prison. We get a cool battle scene with them (two words: web tornado!), some bittersweet narration from the deceased Aunt May about power and responsibility, and a final gag where Spider-Man is discussing the importance of stretching to a prison security guard he is about to fight.

A Multiverse Of Misdirection

This Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer does a great job of building hype for the movie, showing us a mixture of cool scenes and over-the-top action. However, the trailer plays very coy about what the overall plot will be. Beyond Spider-Man trying to fix his mutating DNA, what’s up with the people he is fighting? And if Sadie Sink really is playing Jean Grey, why is she the bad guy in a Spider-Man movie of all things? The answer is misdirection. You see, the trailer only gives us a brief glimpse of Scorpion, and we don’t see the movie’s other two villains (Tombstone and Boomerang) at all.

In all likelihood, Jean Grey isn’t the real villain, but she is a threat to the city government. The Wonder Man series showed us how Damage Control is starting to round up rogue superhumans. That might include mutants or just anyone the government finds sufficiently threatening. Jean is likely on the run from Damage Control and maybe seeking to actively liberate mutants they are holding. That’s likely why Spider-Man is fighting ninjas in the prison: he is liberating someone from jail, either Jean or someone unfairly imprisoned.

Caught In The Spider’s Web

Overall, the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer proves that Marvel still has the juice. It looks like this film could be the best of both worlds: a killer standalone Spidey film and a cameo-filled blockbuster with major repercussions for the MCU. How major are we talking? No matter who Sadie Sink’s playing, we already know she’s going to pop back up in Avengers: Secret Wars. At this point, I’m all in on her playing Jean Grey.

But will the actual movie live up to all this hype? Is the trailer proof that Marvel has a great film on its hands, or just proof they have a talented editor? We’ll find out in just a little under a month and a half when Spider-Man: Brand New Day swings into theaters on July 31. Come for the organic webbing and stay for the knockdown, drag-out fight between Spidey and Hulk!

Eve took fans on a full nostalgic trip during NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ as she ran through a few hits from her catalog. While some folks locked in on her iconic era, others couldn’t stop talking about how good she looks, saying she’s always been That Girl and just keeps getting finer with age.

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Eve Serves Hits & Beauty During NPR ‘Tiny Desk’ Performance

The Philly raptress took it all the way to back to the early 2000s during her ‘Tiny Desk’ set as the first artist to kick off Black Music Month. She spit verses from classics like ‘Who’s That Girl?’, ‘Tambourine,’ ‘Satisfaction,’ and even ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind.’ The vibes stayed on a 1000 as the crowd matched the band’s energy and locked into every moment of the set. But fans couldn’t stop talking about how good Eve looks after all these years. Some even said she’s “been that girl and is still THAT girl,” looking just as fresh as she did when her tracks dropped over 20 years ago. Peep some of Eve’s performance below.

Fans Crown Eve After ‘Tiny Desk’ Set Drops

Once NPR officially dropped Eve’s concert on YouTube fans instantly started flooding the comment section with crown emojis, calling her a living legend and saying she didn’t miss a single beat while running through her classics.

@JJM-xm8wj wrote, “Eve ain’t never lost it. This performance proves it -but CAN WE GIVE IT UP TO THE BACKGROUND VOCALS!!! Their harmonies are effortless and smooth!” 

@MahalKitaWorld wrote, “SHES ABOUT TO BE 48 IN NOVEMBER…. 48 WHERE?!?!?!?!?!?! ” 

While user @phenomenalmike4231 wrote, “Dang her flow is still so clear and crisp. I love it.”  

Then user @synclrity1421 wrote, “Her clarity and delivering is STRONG. True MC.” 

Another user @kh7688 wrote, “Not only does she still look FINE AF, she looks better than ever…and she can still flow like H2O.” 

User @LottoLogista wrote, “Eve is criminally underrated. She nailed this Tiny Desk!” 

Then another user @lovethybrit5944 wrote, “I can tell she felt good to be back in her element ” 

Finally, user @Lucy7vcr wrote, “She looks sooo comfortable up there. Like she’s been performing for the past 20 years. That’s so impressive to me.” 

The Roommates Go Crazy Over Rapper’s Glow & Performance

Reactions to Eve’s set kept rolling on on X (formerly Twitter) after The Shade Room teased a clip. Folks flooded the comment section with fire and heart eye emojis, while others praised how gracefully she’s aging. Some fans even said they’re definitely going to run the concert back again.

X user @TrestonAkAOmar wrote, “Eve was walking it down on the Tiny Desk and her fine self aging gracefully ” 

X user @CaiwengiO wrote, “black women don’t age. it’s crazy.” 

While X user @Sheriilola wrote, “she looks tf GOODT.” 

Then X user @RayEllaBaby wrote, “She looks sooooo good!!! “

Another X user @@AirlornMent wrote, “ Eve is HER!!!! Best believe I’m on lock for this. ” 

X user @msbyrd34 wrote, “Eve is still ‘THAT GIRL’..“

Then another X user @hoopism wrote, “Eve has not aged one day since the 90s.” 

While another X user @Chrissygirl4you· wrote, “Eve still got it!!” 

Finally, X user @arahBoyer10 wrote, “I mean she’s Eve ”

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Almost everyone knows the likes of the Infinity Gauntlet as one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel Universe. However, many would argue that there are some that both rival, and even sometimes surpass the power the Gauntlet holds within itself. It’s hard to think that there could possibly be anything more powerful, but it most certainly is possible. However, the difference between power for the weapons in the comics compared to the MCU is pretty large, making power differ from weapon-to-weapon.

Whether it’s because of the power shown in both Avengers: Infinity War or Avengers: Endgame, the Gauntlet’s power is undeniable. However, the comics (and even the Marvel Cinematic Universe, at times) find a way to always introduce weapons that might be stronger than Thanos’ iconic weapon. There are seven that are unlike any other and have the potential to truly step up against the likes of the Infinity Gauntlet, Marvel’s so-called most powerful weapon of all time.

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Reset Charges

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Sure, Thanos (Josh Brolin) was able to kill half the universe with the Infinity Gauntlet, but was he able to prune an entire timeline from reality? The Time Variance Authority has the ability to do this via their weapons simply called the Reset Charges. By simply planting one of these in a timeline, the entirety of it will be destroyed.

The fact that this tiny little device can demolish an entire timeline is wild. It’s not simply destroying a universe — it’s genuinely tearing its entire timeline from history as a whole, as if it had never existed, sending pieces of it to The Void (since not all matter can be destroyed). No one is truly sure how the TVA got power like this, but this weapon makes them an absurd force in the multiverse. As far as the MCU goes, it’s yet to be shown if the Gauntlet could destroy an entire timeline, which means it cannot be assumed that it could.

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Stormbreaker

If there’s one thing that Thor (Chris Hemsworth) proved in Avengers: Infinity War, it’s that Stormbreaker has a huge chance of being considered to be stronger than the Infinity Gauntlet. When Thor pulls up on Thanos, he uses the mighty axe to hold back a blast from the Mad Titan’s weapon, and strikes into him like he was butter.

Stormbreaker (in the MCU, at least) was built specifically to counteract the Infinity Gauntlet and kill Thanos, forged from a star itself. With the way he uses it, Thor proves that, in the right hands, Stormbreaker can most definitely step up against the mighty Gauntlet and the profound power that it holds. Anything that can directly counteract the legendary weapon already has the proof in the pudding of being potentially stronger than the Infinity Gauntlet. Had Thor not let his ego get the better of him in Avengers: Infinity War, he could have easily killed Thanos with the Infinity Gauntlet.

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The Necrosword

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Created by the god known as Knull, the Necrosword has arguably infinite potential. With one of its many powers being the fact that with every single god it kills, it absorbs their life force, and was once used to cut the head off of a Celestial. With this in mind, so long as the Necrosword is killing, it gains more and more power. Forged with living darkness, the Necrosword is absurdly powerful, and Thor: Love and Thunder is not a good measure of its strength, as it was severely underpowered in that film.

There was even a time in which the iconic, extremely powerful sword was used as an explosive of sorts that could kill every single being considered a god across all Marvel time and space. For being “just a sword,” that’s some absurd power that is unlike any other sword in the Marvel mythos—borderline the mythos of comics in general. Galactus once even used it to literally cut a planet in half with so much ease that it might as well have been a mere piece of paper.

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The Ten Rings

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Despite the Necrosword not being represented very well in the MCU, the Ten Rings are a weapon that’s power is pretty accurately represented. While they may be finger rings in the comics and large energy rings in the MCU, both iterations of the rings give superhuman strength, durability, speed, telekinesis (although this wasn’t shown in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, so it may not be part of the MCU’s power set), and, most importantly, immortality. It’s pretty hard to beat a weapon that can make someone immortal.

These mystical artifacts are those of extreme abilities. In the MCU, they can create platforms for its users to utilize, and even be used as transportation. They can absorb energy (potentially even that of the Infinity Gauntlet’s), as well, meaning that there is abundant potential for these rings to gain more and more power. The many-year reign of Shang-Chi’s (Simu Liu) father, Xu Wenwu (Tony Leung Chiu-wai), is proof of the kind of ruling over the universe that the Ten Rings can possess someone, and he hardly scratched the surface.

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The Darkhold

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If there’s a weapon in the many Marvel universes that has more than proven its power, it’s the one and only Darkhold. The power of the Darkhold is extreme and profound, making it one of the strongest magic-based artifacts not just in the MCU, but Marvel Comics, as well. While it is seen in both WandaVision and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, it, like most MCU weapons, does not even get close to how strong it’s been shown to be in the comics. The Darkhold is on record doing some amazing things, being pretty much the mightiest source of dark magic in the many Marvel universes.

It was created by an Elder God, named Chthon, in hopes of being his vessel of power on Earth. It can alter reality, allow one to dreamwalk, extremely amplify magical potential, and is virtually indestructible. So, not only is it beyond powerful with dark magic, but one can’t simply destroy it to stop its reign of terror, either. They kind of just have to… deal with it. Unfortunately, though, just as the Infinity Gauntlet has negatives to it—being absurdly injured from the sheer power of using it (even killing Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.))—this supernatural book slowly corrupts whoever is using it. Some may not have issues with that, but it was unfortunate for Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), making her the villain of the second Doctor Strange movie.

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The Book of Vishanti

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With the dark must come the light, and the universe’s answer to the Darkhold is none other than the Book of Vishanti. While the evil book may be one of the strongest sources of dark magic in the numerous universes, the Book of Vishanti is that exact concept for light and the opposite of Scarlet Witch’s Chaos Magic, “Order Magic”. Thankfully, for whoever the user of this magical novel is, it doesn’t have the drawbacks of using the Darkhold. Using the Book of Vishanti doesn’t corrupt the user in any way, making it safe to use for anyone—as safe as holding such profound power can be, that is.

Where it differs from the evil book is the difference between Chaos Magic and Order Magic. The latter is governed by the laws of the universe, making its magic completely protective and restorative, which keeps it being the ultimate opposite to the Darkhold. The use of the Book of Vishanti is typically to counteract the effects and consequences of the Darkhold on the universe. Rather than universal lawlessness and, well, chaos, this artifact relies on spells and incantations. Having strength like this and not having any terrible drawbacks makes it ultimately stronger than the likes of the Darkhold.

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The Time Ripper

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As seen in Deadpool & Wolverine, the Time Ripper is one of the most fearsome weapons in the entire Marvel multiverse. If one thought a Reset Charge was powerful, they would be astounded by the strength of the Time Ripper. Essentially, what this bad boy is, is the likes of dozens upon dozens of Reset Charges combined into one giant machine. The difference between one Reset Charge and the Time Ripper? That would be the fact that this giant device can prune an entire timeline in one instant.

While Reset Charges take some time to prune a universe, this one can do it immediately. However, that’s not where its power stops, though, as Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) showed that in the right (or wrong, depending on who is asked) hands, this device can destroy multiple universes. Her goal was to destroy every timeline in the Marvel multiverse with the Time Ripper, and she almost does until she is stopped by the likes of Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), that is. So, while the MCU typically isn’t good about depicting the power behind Marvel weapons, they also brought to life arguably the strongest weapon in Marvel history, too. That makes up for it, doesn’t it?

Fantasy is one of the pillars of modern literature, arguably far more than any other genre. Logically, it’s also among the most overcrowded genres, producing countless titles each year, almost all of them overshadowed by the big bestsellers. Sadly, it’s also full of undiscovered gems and cult classics. These books are the focus of this list.

The titles below range from joyful adventures to the grittiest grimdark, action-packed romps to deeply philosophical character studies. While they’re not all that obscure, they’re the kind of novels that many fantasy fans might not have gotten around to reading yet (or, indeed, in some cases, perhaps never even heard of).

‘The Serpents of Arakesh’ (2003)

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“Some cities devour souls long before they devour bodies.” Overshadowed by other blockbuster fantasy series in the 2000s, The Karazan Quartet by V.M. Jones is a charming saga for young readers. The main character is Adam Equinox, an orphan who wins a chance to work alongside the mysterious and brilliant software developer Quentin Quested. However, the prize turns out to be dangerous, sending Adam and his companions into a parallel world where the fearsome Serpents of Arakesh protect a treasure of immeasurable value.

Breezy and packed with fun moments, The Serpents of Arakesh riffs on a bunch of inspirations, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory to Harry Potter, Deltora Quest, and even some hints of Indiana Jones. It’s classic fantasy stuff: magic, portals, puzzles, healing potions, an underdog hero, and non-stop, fast-paced adventure.

‘The Book of Three’ (1964)

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“There are those who believe that all things are possible with courage.” This warm high fantasy adventure served as the basis for the Disney cult classic The Black Cauldron. It centers on Taran, an assistant pig-keeper living in the magical land of Prydain who dreams desperately of becoming a great hero. When the prophetic pig Hen Wen disappears, Taran embarks on a dangerous journey involving princes, enchantresses, warriors, and the rising threat of the evil Horned King.

Structurally, the novel follows familiar fantasy-adventure rhythms, but it stands out with its heart and sincerity. The protagonist, in particular, is remarkably earnest, and his fears and insecurities make him relatable. His character grows a lot throughout the story. The supporting cast is memorable too, including characters like the fiercely independent Princess Eilonwy and the endlessly boastful Fflewddur Fflam, a king turned wandering bard.

‘His Majesty’s Dragon’ (2006)

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“We may be creatures of instinct, but that does not make us beasts.” The book starts with a juicy premise: what if the Napoleonic Wars had been fought with dragons as aerial military forces? In this alternate history, young British naval captain William Laurence unexpectedly bonds with a newly hatched dragon named Temeraire, forcing him to abandon his career and enter Britain’s dragon corps during the wars against Napoleon.

The relationship between Laurence and Temeraire quickly becomes the heart of the novel. Bucking genre convention, the dragon is intelligent, curious, stubborn, and morally perceptive in ways that constantly challenge the rigid hierarchies of human society. Meanwhile, Laurence must slowly reevaluate his understanding of class and duty. All in all, His Majesty’s Dragon is a charming fusion of historical fiction, military adventure, and draconic fantasy, told through rich prose that evokes nineteenth-century literature.

‘A Brightness Long Ago’ (2019)

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“We remember people by the stories attached to them.” Another gem loosely inspired by real-world historical wars, A Brightness Long Ago takes place in Batiara, a realm based on Renaissance Italy. The protagonist is tailor’s son Danio Cerra, who is admitted to a prestigious school and soon becomes entangled with all sorts of colorful and dangerous figures, including powerful mercenary commanders, political rulers, and even assassins.

The worldbuilding here is very impressive. Batiara feels it feels rich and lived-in; the historical influences are clear, but the slight fantasy distance allows author Guy Gavriel Kay to reshape events and themes in ways that serve the story and up the ante. Crucially, he keeps the characters front and center; they’re psychologically complex, and their decisions drive the action. The book’s conflicts emerge from politics, ambition, loyalty, love, and war rather than supernatural forces.

‘The Dragonbone Chair’ (1988)

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“There are no simple truths in the world.” Epic fantasy owes an enormous debt to Tad Williams. The Dragonbone Chair is the first installment in his ambitious Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series. In it, kitchen boy Simon finds himself swept up in the political instability and ancient supernatural forces threatening the kingdom of Osten Ard. What initially appears to be a relatively traditional coming-of-age fantasy gradually expands into a massive, richly layered story involving forgotten histories, immortal races, magical swords, prophecy, and civil war.

The book excels at balancing familiar fantasy elements with fresh ideas. Although a lot of the narrative beats are classic genre fare, Williams approaches these elements with greater complexity than many of his predecessors. Characters often possess mixed motives, political tensions matter more than magical threats, and the story emphasizes history and culture as much as action.

‘Night of Knives’ (2004)

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“Empires die slowly, then all at once.” Night of Knives is a book set in the sprawling world of the Malazan Empire, but it’s much shorter and punchier than most of the massive tomes in that series. Indeed, the whole plot takes place over a single catastrophic night. We follow characters like the ambitious soldier Temper and former assassin Kiska as they navigate a city descending into supernatural chaos during the mysterious Shadow Moon event.

These dual protagonists are very compelling, and their contrasting perspectives add a lot of depth to the tale. Taken together, Night of Knives is one of the most accessible Malazan books. The smaller cast, simpler plot structure, and shorter length make it a useful entry point for readers curious about the world but hesitant to commit to a ten-volume epic. It’s enjoyable on its own terms even if you never check out the sequels.

‘The Dying Earth’ (1950)

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“There are worlds beyond wisdom and suns beyond memory.” The Dying Earth is a collection of interconnected stories set so far in the future that the sun itself is nearing extinction. Civilization has decayed into strange fragments of magic, forgotten science, bizarre creatures, and morally dubious wanderers drifting across a dying planet. Author Jack Vance, a giant of the genre, conjures up a world that feels decadent, surreal, and faintly absurd, where ancient knowledge survives only in scattered remnants, but human folly knows no bounds.

The Dying Earth was influential in a number of ways, solidifying certain post-apocalyptic tropes and even lending ideas to the magic system in Dungeons & Dragons, particularly Vance’s concept of wizards memorizing a limited number of spells that vanish from memory once cast. Story aside, the book simply charms with its elegant and drily witty writing style.

‘The Black Company’ (1984)

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“Soldiers live. Soldiers die. And no one remembers.” Few books have reshaped fantasy’s tone as dramatically as The Black Company. It’s the foundation of the whole grimdark subgenre. The novel revolves around an elite mercenary company employed by the terrifying Lady, ruler of a dark empire feared across the land. But rather than focusing on chosen heroes or noble kings, the story unfolds through the perspective of Croaker, the company physician, whose weary narration gives the novel its distinctive voice.

Author Glen Cook essentially pioneered modern military fantasy by treating warfare as brutal labor carried out by morally compromised people trying simply to survive. The tone is one of fatalistic camaraderie: the soldiers argue, joke, complain, and struggle through muddy campaigns like exhausted veterans. They also make mistakes, sometimes even commit terrible acts. Countless fantasy writers since have borrowed from this approach.

‘Till We Have Faces’ (1956)

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“How can they meet us face to face till we have faces?” C.S. Lewis is world-famous for his Narnia books, though they represent only a fraction of his writing, both within fantasy and without. Till We Have Faces is one of his most profound projects, a retelling of the myth of Cupid and Psyche from the perspective of Psyche’s jealous sister Orual. We follow her as she struggles with love, possessiveness, faith, beauty, and resentment across decades of political and personal turmoil.

Unlike Lewis’s more straightforward fantasy works, this novel is intensely psychological and philosophical. Orual herself is remarkably three-dimensional, simultaneously deeply intelligent and painfully self-deceptive, but also courageous, and sometimes even compassionate. Through her, the book asks sharp questions around the difference between genuine love and mere possessiveness. Lewis was deeply concerned with spiritual and ethical themes, and this book explores them with grace.

‘Midnight Over Sanctaphrax’ (2000)

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“The sky is deeper and stranger than anyone knows.” Midnight Over Sanctaphrax is perhaps the finest book in The Edge Chronicles, a series written by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell. Our hero, Twig, is a young sky pirate captain living in a world built upon floating cities, airborne ships, monstrous creatures, and dangerous skies filled with storms and floating rocks. After discovering that the floating city of Sanctaphrax faces catastrophic destruction, Twig becomes entangled in political conspiracies and scientific mysteries threatening the future of the entire Edge.

The Edge is an almost absurdly imaginative place, replete with its own strange ecosystems, social norms, and peculiar technologies, all lovingly brought to life by the detailed black-and-white artwork scattered through the book. At the same time, the plot is killer, rarely wasting any time, and the characters are all memorable in their own ways. Just a banger all round.