Netflix is home to some of the most popular shows in streaming history, including its originals like Stranger Things or adaptations of beloved animated series like Avatar: The Last Airbender or One Piece. It’s also notorious for how it treats certain shows, with breakout hits often canceled without warning. Some Netflix subscribers have also expressed their frustration that certain shows get canceled while others seem to continue without any issue (read: Emily in Paris). However, Netflix is now facing another major issue with its shows, and it’s entirely the streamer’s own making.

A new report from Bloomberg shows a stark difference in viewership between the debut season of a Netflix original and its second season. Season 2 of One Piece lost over 30% of its audience, while Season 2 of Beef fell a staggering 70%. Perhaps the biggest indicator that Netflix’s status isn’t what it used to be is Avatar: The Last Airbender, which saw a 60% drop in viewership just a week after its premiere. The problem isn’t quality, as most of these series have received higher ratings in their second seasons than in their debuts. So what’s causing these massive drop-offs in viewership? The answer is simple.

The Delay Between Seasons Is Affecting Netflix’s Viewership Numbers

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After Bloomberg’s report dropped, writer/director Matthew A. Cherry ​​​​​​laid out a simple truth on Twitter: the years-long gap between seasons is eroding people’s interest in Netflix’s shows. It’s not hard to argue Cherry’s point, as new installments of Netflix originals seem to be taking longer to come out. Both Beef and One Piece premiered in 2023, meaning that it took three years for a new season to drop. While other elements like the SAG-AFTRA/WGA strike of 2023 impact production, Netflix is also relying solely on the faith of its subscribers for viewership, and that faith is starting to wear thin.

Another side effect of the seasonal gap is that audiences’ opinions on certain series begin to shift, and sometimes not for the better. Stranger Things is a great example of this, as the gap between seasons widened, resulting in a re-evaluation of what was once a beloved series. Many felt Stranger Things would have been better served as a miniseries, while others felt that its embrace of ’80s pop culture was stagnating actual pop culture. Other fans felt that the show extending its episodes to feature length didn’t do much for the story, leading to a mixed reception for the series finale, “The Upside Down.” In many ways, this was a harbinger of things to come for Netflix.

Netflix’s Binge Model is Outdated

Netflix has another issue to contend with beyond its lengthy production gaps: its binge model has grown outdated. When it first launched, the idea of watching a single season of television in a day was a great hook. Now, most people are championing longer seasons rather than the 8 episodes Netflix usually allots for its original series. Other streamers like Prime Video and Disney+ have made a habit out of weekly releases and ended up edging Netflix out of the limelight. Cosmopolitan entertainment editor Tamara Fuentes also pointed out in an interview with TheWrap that while other streamers have found a clear identity, Netflix remains hard to pin down.

“Netflix often found its identity via the hit show at the time. It is like they are trying to figure out that formula again — trying to see what the next big thing can be — but they don’t often lean into what they find as success.”

If Netflix wants to reclaim its crown in the Streaming Wars, it needs to switch up both its production strategy and its approach to releasing original television. Netflix is still capable of making hits, as anyone who’s seen KPop Demon Hunters or The Boroughs can confirm. But it’s clear that time is not on its side, and those in charge should embrace change rather than remain on a sinking ship.

A mystery lady is fully sponsoring Layla Taylor‘s glow!

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star recently came clean about her sexuality and has intensified her confession with a big reveal on just how far she has gone with that part of her life, leaving her with impacts in real time.

“SLOMW” star Layla Taylor became a single woman in the first quarter of the year when she ended her romance with Mason McWhorter in February 2026.

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The reality star made some hearts flutter on her social media today when she unveiled her relationship status about four months after she opted out of an old romance. Taylor’s post alluded to the positive attention she has been getting behind her glow lately, sharing who is causing that to happen.

With a bright grin on her face, flashing her pearly whites, complemented by a white tank top and animal-print pants, Taylor finally confirmed she has indeed found love, in the arms of a woman.

The reality star teased her fans with a glimpse of her new partner locking hands, with a heavily tattooed arm peeking into the camera. Although faceless, Taylor’s happy expression gave away exactly how she felt — joyful, uplifted, and absolutely smitten.

She rounded up her TikTok post with a caption which read, “Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s w the lesbians” as SZA’s “Good Days” played over the video.

The Reality Star’s Online Family Endorsed Her New Normal

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Chivalry isn’t dead it’s w the lesbians

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Taylor’s comment section instantly got buzzing with positive reactions from her fans, friends, and loved ones who were either guessing who the lucky woman is or expressing their satisfaction towards the development.

“Layla, I love this glow for you, and I am here for your new chapter,” a fan stated, as her co-star, Jennifer Affleck, stressed that her pal looks so happy.

A nosy commenter confessed that they do not mind perching around patiently for someone to unravel the identity of Taylor’s mystery lover with their arm tattoo as a clue.

The television star confirmed how genuinely happy she is in a response to a comment from a fan about their first time seeing a genuine smile from the reality star.

“I absolutely love this for you! Ever since I have been with my girlfriend and decided to date women, I have never been happier!! I wish you nothing but happiness, Layla,” another TikTok user stated.

How Lack Of Queer Representation Delayed Layla Taylor’s Coming Out

While Taylor has always carried a strong romantic attraction to women in her heart for years, she has exclusively dated only men publicly until her breakup from McWhorter, which changed everything.

The Blast had stated that the media personality found the voice to convey her innermost thoughts about her sexuality as she got candid with Jay Shetty on his “On Purpose” podcast. 

She recalled that during her relationship, she constantly placed other people’s interests above hers, and she never really got to understand herself as a person. Since the split, Taylor has been able to sit in silence and listen to her thoughts to process her feelings better. 

Unfortunately, the timing could have come earlier if she grew up with adequate queer representation around her in her early days who could help her understand certain occurrences. Even when she saw romantic scenes between women on television, she did not find anyone around her to make these things appear normal.

The Influencer Was Once Romantically Involved With Her Ex-Boyfriend’s Brother

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Taylor and McWhorter’s relationship first became public knowledge in 2025, and she confirmed the same year that things were steaming hot between them. While the reality star closed scenes on the 3rd and 4th season of “SLOMW,” McWhorter often found herself lurking around the set and even making the cut on screen.

Interestingly, Taylor and her ex-boyfriend are connected in more than one way, as she had briefly dated his brother, Chase, two years before she met her ex. As shared by PEOPLE, McWhorter’s brother was also previously married to Taylor’s “SLOMW” co-star Miranda McWhorter.

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The reality star clarified in a previous interview with Swoon that her episode with Chase was very brief and nothing really tangible emerged from it.

McWhorter’s time on “SLOMW” often gave fans a glimpse of his efforts in helping Taylor raise her two sons from her failed marriage to Clayton Wessel better and more firmly.

Inside Layla Taylor’s Split Before Coming Out

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The reality TV personality, fresh off her breakup from Mason McWhorter, explained that as the relationship advanced, they realized that they were not compatible anymore.

The Blast noted that the former continued that she realized she and McWhorter were on two different paths, and in order for growth to happen, he had to do it on his own.

She clarified that the split was mutual, amicable, and they respected each other’s decision with no bad blood between them. However, Taylor showed up moments after she made a post about their stress-free breakup, appearing upset over a discovery she made about McWhorter.

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Taylor’s reaction caused her social media fans to drop uplifting comments under her post, urging her to keep her eyes on the prize and make peace that something good is around the corner for her.

Her co-stars Mayci Neeley and Jessi Draper all voiced their undying support for the media personality as she dealt with the split blues.

Congratulations, Layla Taylor!

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Russell Wilson and Ciara have been going strong since they first started dating in 2015.

Ahead of their July 2016 nuptials, the couple spoke candidly about their decision to remain celibate until marriage.

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“We’re hanging in there. I’m not gonna lie. I’m human, so it is not easy,” Ciara, who was already the mother of son Future Jr. from her previous relationship with ex-fiancé Future, told Cosmopolitan in February 2016. “Especially when I look at him and I think he is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen — that I’ve ever laid my eyes on, to be honest. I’m like, ‘Look the other way! Look the other way!’”

After tying the knot, Ciara and Wilson went on to welcome daughter Sienna in 2017 and son Win in 2020. Their third baby, and Ciara’s fourth child, daughter Amora was born in December 2023.

Scroll down to relive Wilson and Ciara’s sweetest relationship moments:

Surveillance video reportedly shows the moments when gunfire struck a Lamborghini carrying DreamDoll Bri and two others.

RELATED: UPDATE: Autopsy On Body Of Nolan Xavier Wells Reportedly Scheduled As Internet Users Send Support To His Mom & Family

Surveillance Video Reportedly Shows Moments Gunfire Struck Lamborghini Carrying DreamDoll Bri & Two Others

According to TMZ, the drive-by shooting that claimed the life of influencer DreamDoll Bri and injured two others was reportedly captured on surveillance. Footage obtained by the outlet shows a Green Lamborghini Urus driving down what appears to be a residential street. As the truck nears a stop sign, another car swiftly pulls up alongside it. And speeds past the stop sign, making a left turn.

Per the outlet, it was in these moments that bullets from that additional car struck the Lamborghini. This, ultimately killing Bri and reportedly injuring two others.

ALERT: Influencer gunned down as she was driving her lime green Lamborghini in South Florida.

Brianna Johnson, who went by DreamDoll Brii, was shot in an apparent drive-by shooting as she was driving her green Lamborghini Urus in Miramar.

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At this time, it’s being reported that the additional car was a white sedan, and authorities are looking for the occupant(s).

Social Media Continues To React

Social media users continued to share their thoughts on the fatal shooting of DreamDoll Bri in the TSR Teens’ comment section.

More On Gunfire Striking Lamborghini Carrying DreamDoll Bri & Two Others

As The Shade Room previously reported, the shooting that claimed the life of DreamDoll Bri occurred during the early hours of Sunday, July 5. The 21-year-old was traveling with two others when the shooting reportedly rang out around 5:30 a.m. Furthermore, Bri and the two males inside the vehicle were rushed to Memorial Regional Hospital in critical condition.

Ultimately, it appears that Bri was the only individual to pass away. To note, the motive behind the attack remains unclear. However, footage has since been shared of an apparent scuffle at a gas station hours earlier.

Per RollingOut, authorities believe the white sedan seen in the surveillance footage may be a BMW. The outlet adds that “anyone with information is asked to call the Miramar Police Department or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477.”

RELATED: Prayers Up! Influencer DreamDoll Bri Passes Away After Early Morning Shooting Into Lamborghini SUV (UPDATE)

When it comes to superhero films — especially ones that are part of a larger cinematic universe — conversations about casts and plots are usually quickly followed by a very familiar conversation about expectations: Is “superhero fatigue” real? Has the audience moved on from comic books? Will this movie do well enough at the box office to keep the franchise going?

Supergirl, the newest movie in James Gunn‘s fledgling DCU, has inevitably found itself under this exact same microscope. Starring Milly Alcock, featuring Jason Momoa as Lobo and directed by Craig Gillespie, the film — which took inspiration from the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow comic — had a lot of the ingredients it needed to succeed as an entertaining film. But in a summer full of blockbusters like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, there was an expectation that Supergirl would be a hit for the studio, on the order of last year’s Superman. Supergirl was expected to validate the DCU long-term strategy of building a larger cohesive ecosystem for all these characters to flourish, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Unfortunately, audiences and critics alike were not all that receptive to Supergirl. The film underperformed at the box office, opening at around $68 million globally against a $180 million budget. And despite near-universal praise for Alcock’s performance as Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl, the film hasn’t connected with fans on the level that DC was hoping for.

But while there has been much speculation about why Supergirl didn’t meet expectations (including a report of creative problems behind the scenes between Gunn and Gillespie), the reality is that those expectations may have been an impossible burden to place on the film to begin with, no matter what the finished product was.

‘Supergirl’ Was Never Going to Be Judged on Quality Alone

Modern superhero movies are no longer evaluated by whether they are entertaining. Instead, they have become progress reports for billion-dollar franchises. Every opening weekend is examined on a molecular level, and viewed as evidence that these franchises are succeeding or failing. In the case of Supergirl, much of the discussion has shifted from the film’s qualities to what the box office means for the future of the DC Universe.

It’s also impossible to discuss Supergirl‘s performance at the box office without acknowledging that, like many female-led blockbusters, discourse expanded well beyond ticket sales, as topics like feminism and “wokeness” inevitably became talking points for those who wished to see the movie fail. Despite this, the film’s failure at the box office was not because it starred a woman, even if some people online wished it was.

None of this discussion focused on whether Supergirl tells a compelling a story. Instead, much of the online conversation is fueled by speculation about franchise momentum, and how much of an impact it will have on the DC Universe. But this was an impossible standard for Supergirl, or any film, to meet. No single film will convince everyone that a cinematic universe will work. For every Avengers: Infinity War, there exists a Thor: The Dark World.

Privileging box office discussions over whether films have memorable performances or strong emotional storytelling is the movie equivalent of evaluating athletes purely by their box scores rather than on-the-field impact.

Have Shared Universes Worn Out Their Welcome?

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Supergirl found itself at a very interesting flashpoint in the superhero movie ecosystem. It’s not just DC that is in a precarious position. Even with all the goodwill Marvel built over the years, they are facing an uphill climb when it comes to generating excitement for some of their biggest releases, like the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Regardless of individual strengths or weaknesses, Supergirl wasn’t just a summer blockbuster, it was expected to reassure the fans and silence the doubters. It did not do that; instead, it raised concerns about long-term viability.

For a casual audience, it can be harder to invest the time necessary to fully understand a shared cinematic universe. It was an issue that Marvel struggled with, but eventually found its path to massive success. But most moviegoers are less concerned with overall studio strategy and how faithful movies are to their source material; they simply want to know if they’re spending money to be entertained for around two hours. If this gets lost in discussions of box office numbers and cohesion between movies, even well-made superhero movies will struggle.

Shared universes aren’t going away, and nor should they, because when done in a way that is constructive and entertaining, audiences resonate with them. One only needs to look at the cultural impact that was made by Avengers: Infinity War and its sequel, Avengers: Endgame. However, as with the Avengers films, they only work if the individual movies can stand on their own. If there’s a lesson to be learned from Supergirl‘s disappointing box office, it’s that audiences have grown cautious of investing time in a film that is seen as the next building block of these universes.

While Supergirl struggled, DC and Warner Brothers do not seem to be worried about the future. Supergirl isn’t going to sink anything, and the character is set to be a major player in the DC Universe going forward. Nevertheless, it can serve as an example of what studios need to do differently to ensure their films succeed.

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By Chris Snellgrove
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For years, anyone who criticized shows like Star Trek: Discovery or Star Trek: Picard was labeled as a narrow-minded bigot who just couldn’t appreciate all of the progressive signaling from the writers. In reality, that signaling was just jangling keys to hide how unprogressive these new shows often were (seriously, when they weren’t killing their gays, they were tokenizing them). Eventually, though, the culture war stuff stopped really mattering. Starfleet Academy got canceled after only one season, and it wasn’t alone; under the leadership of Alex Kurtzman, all NuTrek shows (minus Picard, which was always planned as three seasons) received early cancellations. The reason? Simple: not enough people were watching!

Whether you loved or hated NuTrek, this led to a grim development. Paramount has ceased all Trek TV development and is pivoting the franchise to the big screen. Now, fans of all stripes are returning to the shows of yesteryear and rediscovering the best series of them all: Deep Space Nine. DS9 achieved greatness largely thanks to showrunner Ira Steven Behr, who always pushed the franchise in new directions. Of course, he learned the hard way what does and does not work for the franchise. Case in point: despite it having a nearly perfect script, Behr later declared the TNG episode “A Matter of Perspective” to be the worst Star Trek episode he ever worked on!

Make It “No”

In Season 3, Star Trek: The Next Generation brought us “A Matter of Perspective,” which was a sci-fi murder mystery. When a lab blows up and kills a sketchy scientist, Riker is the chief suspect. Why? Because he was the last person to talk to the deceased and maybe had an inappropriate relationship with the guy’s wife. I say “maybe” because this episode uses the holodeck to recreate different characters’ events of what really happened. Eventually, Riker is exonerated, and in a shocking twist, we discover that the dead scientist accidentally blew himself up trying to kill Riker.

On paper, “A Matter of Perspective” has only a single writer: Ed Zuckerman. However, staff writer Ronald D. Moore (who would later serve as showrunner for the Battlestar Galactica reboot) claimed in a later AOL chat with fans that all of the staff helped with an uncredited rewrite for this episode. One of those writers was Ira Steven Behr, who had a rather elliptical relationship with Star Trek. He started writing for The Next Generation in Season 3, brokering peace between older writers and Michael Piller, the new showrunner. Piller eventually offered Behr the job of showrunner; instead, Behr left the show entirely. 

When It All Blows Up In Your Face

However, Piller really liked Behr and later brought him in to work on Deep Space Nine. After three seasons, Behr replaced Piller as showrunner for DS9. There, he oversaw some of the greatest sci-fi episodes ever created and wrote quite a few himself. Today, DS9 is rightfully remembered as the best Star Trek show ever made. How did Behr maintain such high quality when it came to storytelling? One way was by learning what not to do. For example, on the TNG Season 3 special features, he dubbed “A Matter of Perspective” a “disaster” and his least-favorite Trek episode that he had ever worked on. 

What made this so surprising is that “A Matter of Perspective’ was not a badly-written episode. As recorded in Captains’ Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages, showrunner Piller declared that he was “very, very, happy with the script,” one that was “the best murder mystery I’ve been involved in developing…because every detail falls into place, every line comes together…it really worked from a mystery standpoint.” Furthermore, the story was “very complicated, yet if you take that script apart, nothing falls out of it.” However, he felt “it didn’t translate properly” and ultimately “didn’t think it was great television.” Behr and Moore both agreed, though they were harsher in their criticisms.

“A Matter of Perspective” is a solid hour of Star Trek: The Next Generation, one that uses futuristic technology to tell a very captivating story. Still, Ira Steven Behr was one of many writers who thought they dropped the ball when it came to bringing this tale to life. At the time, this was a minor blip in a career that would eventually be defined by the greatest sci-fi franchise ever made. Once he became showrunner for Deep Space Nine, though, his ability to tell whether a script would work onscreen helped him craft the best Star Trek series ever made. 

As the Department of Temporal Investigations might put it, the rest is history!

By Chris Snellgrove
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In the world of Obsession, the One Wish Willow is an obscenely powerful artifact that you can buy over the counter. With a single wish, you can achieve fabulous wealth, get your crush to obsess with you…anything you want, really, though your desires are likely to backfire. Despite its fantastic premise, Obsession is relatively grounded, so we never see the One Wish Willow grant anyone kung-fu fighting skills, a la The Matrix. Despite this, however, Obsession just managed to inexplicably defeat the greatest martial arts master who ever lived: Bruce Lee!

Recently, Curry Barker’s horror film, which was made for a measly $750,000, reached an astounding new record by earning over $400 million worldwide. For context, that’s far more than The Mandalorian and Grogu, which has earned $334 million against a budget of $165 million. Now, Obsession is officially the highest-grossing movie that was made for less than a million dollars. To achieve that record, it had to earn more than the most beloved kung-fu film in Hollywood history: Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon.

A Bloody Great Achievement

It’s kind of astounding to think that Obsession came out eight weeks ago. It only took this horror film two months to become the biggest film of the summer (at least, until Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes out), despite some heavy competition. Like, who could have imagined a micro-budget spooky film from a virtually unknown director could trounce everyone from Supergirl to He-Man? Now, eight months after its release, Obsession has passed an important landmark, earning $400 million worldwide against a budget of $750,000. Now, it’s officially the highest-grossing movie ever made for under a million dollars.

Previously, that record was held by the Bruce Lee kung-fu classic Enter the Dragon. That martial arts masterpiece was made for $850,000; after it came out in 1973, it earned a total of $400 million at the box office before it left theaters for good. For over half a century, no film managed to beat this ratio of low budget and high box office earnings, though a few movies deserve honorable mention. For example, Rocky earned $225 million against a $1 million budget, and The Blair Witch Project earned $248.6 million against the same budget Obsession had: $750,000.

Bruce All Fighty

At the risk of glazing Curry Barker too much, the comparison to Blair Witch really highlights what a cinematic achievement Obsession is. Back in 1999, $750,000 was enough to create a found footage horror movie with amateur actors and bad cameras. Now, that same budget can be used to create a polished film with amazing cinematography and professional acting. Does that make breakout star Inde Navarette the new Bruce Lee, though? It depends on your perspective. Obsession earned more than what Enter the Dragon earned pre-inflation; if we account for inflation, Lee’s own breakout film earned over $2 billion in today’s dollars.

Regardless of inflation, however, surpassing a beloved ‘70s Bruce Lee movie is another amazing accomplishment for Obsession. The little horror film that could continues to prove that you don’t need a huge budget in order to make a successful movie: you just need a good script, talented actors, and a director with a genuine vision. Those have always been the ingredients for great movies, and as Barker recently reminded The Hollywood Reporter, younger audiences in particular are “tired of slop” and are “hungry for movies that are original.” Now, if only the studios pumping out endless sequels, prequels, remakes, and reboots would get the freaking memo!

Nolan Xavier Wells‘ mother, Christine Wonsley, is sharing memories of her son with family and friends following his body being found on Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi. 

The 18-year-old college student was reported missing following a Fourth of July celebration with friends after the group returned without him. His body was found two days later, and Nolan’s heartbroken mother shared a message on TikTok the same day.

RELATED: Nolan Xavier Wells’ Death Ignites Social Media Conversation About Being The Only Black Person In Non-Black Spaces & Friend Groups

Nolan Xavier Wells’ Mother Shares Heartbreaking Message

Christine Wonsley shared a message on TikTok after his body was discovered. Wonsley also included several snapshots of her son with family and friends. Several pictures show Nolan at his high school graduation. He is also seen playing basketball and posing with his friends, family, and the family dog.

The first photograph featured Nolan wearing his football uniform as he posed with an apparent family member with angel wings added to the picture.

“Our hearts are absolutely broken,” she wrote. “Nolan was the kindest soul. He never met a stranger. He was respectful to all and he always saw the best in others. May your soul rest in peace baby. Just know it was an honor and a blessing for me and your father to be chosen as your parents. GoFund Me Account: https://gofund.me/0aet7773a. Please do not feel obligated to donate. I know times are hard.”

Click here to see her post.

More On Nolan’s Disappearance And Death

Nolan’s body was found on Monday near the Western tip of Horn Island in Jackson County, Mississippi. The college student was found two days after he disappeared following a Fourth of July celebration on Saturday.

The student was one of the only Black people on the trip, and he was reported missing by his family when he did not return with the rest of the group.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter revealed that the group claimed Nolan wanted to stay on the island and that they “went back without” him, per ABC News.

“From what we understand, he chose to stay there,” said Ledbetter.

His Mother Also Shared One Of The Last Pictures Taken Of Her Son

The grieving mother also shared a picture of Nolan on the same day of his disappearance on Instagram. In the photograph, the teen is posing with three alleged friends and wearing blue swim trunks.

The Shade Room previously reported that a video was shot from a boat at a distance. It appears to shows the crowd on Horn Island on July 4 — the last day Nolan was seen alive. The clip began circulating shortly after his body was found.

RELATED: Nolan Xavier Wells’ Friends Reportedly Speak Out As His Remains Are Recovered On Horn Island (UPDATE)

Brianna LaPaglia is nipping the dating whispers about her and West Wilson in the bud!

The social media influencer did not hold back as she shut down the recent claims about her dating life. This comes shortly after she called the former “Summer House” star out on the timeline of his relationship with Amanda Batula.

Brianna ‘Chickenfry’ LaPaglia previously made it clear that she was steering clear of men for a while following her last heartbreak from musician boyfriend of almost one year, Zach Bryan.

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LaPaglia stitched a video on social media where a creator explicitly stated that “West Wilson is now an item with Brianna Chickenfry,” and her reaction was pure humor.

The social media influencer immediately moved to clarify that the statement was nothing more than a rumor, calling out for credible sources of the widespread information.

“Says Who?” she questioned in her 21-second TikTok video, and then proceeded to remind fans about the podcast episodes she has made about Wilson over time.

“I’ve humiliated myself enough with men, not going down that path again,” she sharply added before making a joke saying the Bravo star may be with a “Brianna Chickenwing”

LaPaglia ended her remark by questioning the source of the rumor yet again before stating that she has not seen Wilson in months. Seemingly as a backbone to her stance that she and the TV personality are not an item, fans couldn’t help but laugh in the comments amid praising LaPaglia for her response.

The Podcaster Said The Lines Are Blurred In Wilson And Batula’s Relationship Timeline 

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Wilson and his beau confirmed their relationship in a joint statement released on March 31 following weeks of speculation from fans.

The pair were co-stars on the Bravo show “Summer House” and insist that they were just friends for the longest time, only shared their first kiss in late February, and had their sexual debut after releasing the statement.

LaPaglia kicked back against the couple’s claims about their relationship timeline. “I know that they said they didn’t hook up until after the joint statement; I don’t know for sho, but I’m throwing a f-cking bulls-it,” she said on the May 31 episode of her “Plan Bri” podcast. 

The podcaster went on to reveal that Wilson allegedly told her during the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8 that he and Batula were “a thing.”

She, however, highlighted that he did not give her the specifics of their relationship at the time. In her words, LaPaglia noted that Wilson did not say, “‘I had s-x with her last night, or I kissed her or whatever.’ He just said they’re a thing.” 

Brianna LaPaglia Was Not In Support Of The Bravo Star’s Relationship

Wilson and Batula announced they had gotten together just three months after the latter announced her separation from her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kyle Cooke. This raised dust, but Wilson previously stated that there was no overlap between their relationships.

LaPaglia also questioned the lovebirds’ decision to share and clarify the timeline for the first time they slept together, stating that it should not matter since it did not cross Batula’s relationship with Cooke.

The podcaster disclosed that she was open with the pair about addressing their relationship on her podcast, adding that she did not “agree with the whole situation”

While she does not stand by their choices, the influencer acknowledged that the “Summer House” stars have been nothing but kind to her. “I just have to be completely transparent and honest with you. I go in on you both tomorrow in the podcast episode. I don’t agree with the whole situation,” she reportedly told Wilson at the time.

LaPaglia reportedly then highlighted that her reason for addressing the situation was because she wanted to be completely transparent and honest.

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West Wilson Had To Say Goodbye To The ‘Summer House’ Set

Besides the fact that Wilson’s relationship with Batula came within months of her separation from Cooke, another major bone of contention was that the TV personality previously dated Batula’s former best friend, Ciara Miller.

The love quad did not go over well with fellow “Summer House” co-stars and fans of the show, as many frowned at their messy relationship dynamic.

The Blast reported that Wilson was taken off the cast of the Bravo hit show just ahead of season 11, though there are claims that he would still make a cameo appearance.

Rather than part ways in bitter spirits, Wilson respected the network’s decision, admitting that it was for the best. He explained that due to his budding romance with Batula, it was best that he be taken off the show.

“In [Bravo’s] defense, I don’t think it would have been a fun summer,” Wilson said on the “Broadcast Boys” show last month. He joined the show during season 8 and began filming in June 2023, officially filming three seasons before his contract was terminated.

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Brianna LaPaglia Decided To Switch Things Up After Her Last Heartbreak

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LaPaglia came out of her last publicly known romantic relationship with her country musician ex-boyfriend, Zach Bryan, in October 2024. She wore her heart on her sleeve at the time about the emotional toll the relationship and breakup took on her. 

A few months after the breakup, she made a shocking revelation when she declared that she was strongly considering exploring romantic relationships with a lady instead.

As reported by The Blast, the podcaster also revealed that she was not treading in new waters, as she had tried her hand at same-sex dating before; however, the content creator stressed that she was content with remaining single at the time.

“I think that they’re better, so maybe I really am fully a lesbian, so maybe that’s why none of my relationships with men have worked out,” LaPaglia said before noting that she was not in a rush to find a partner just yet as she discussed with Josh Richards, her co-host on her “BFFs” podcast.

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Allison Jones thought she landed a job in tech through an “Easy Apply” job application on LinkedIn. Instead, she received an email containing racist language from an individual claiming to represent the company’s Human Resources team.

Was the business legitimate? And what should everyone know when applying to jobs online?

The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is delving in and sharing answers on ‘TSR Investigates.’

Allison Jones Received Racist “Dear Chimp” Email After Applying For Apparent Job

According to Carter, Allison Jones reportedly scored a job interview with the tech company Nexesh. Per Jones, her interview started peculiarly, with the interviewer allegedly asking to push back their sit-down by an hour. When Jones communicated that the suggested time wouldn’t work for her, and she would reschedule the interview herself, the interview allegedly “abruptly” hung up.

“Like hangs up in my face,” she told Carter. “So I’m kind of like, ‘Okay…’ And to be honest, at that point, I was like, I’m probably not going to reschedule this interview.”

Per Jones, an hour later, she received an email from the recruiter.

“‘Dear Chimp, You showed up to the interview just to say you’re not interested? What a clown. Impressive waste of everyone’s time. Next time you feel like playing these games, don’t. Never reach out to us again. Ever,” the email reportedly read.

More On The Email & The Alleged Company’s Reported Response

According to Jones, she was “floored.” But she replied to the message and received a follow-up email that explained the company doesn’t hire “walking diversity chimps.”

“… and we’d personally escort their asses straight into the f*****g dumpster before they slither through our doors and poison the entire goddamn environment,” the return email reportedly read.

Scroll above to watch as Carter recounts the entire alleged ordeal. Additionally, Carter shares how Nexesh allegedly responded to the viral incident and to the alleged employee’s apparent discrimination. Furthermore, Allison Jones shares why she believes the company still harassed her despite its apparent public apology. Ultimately, Jones shares that Nexesh’s alleged CEO reached out to her directly, and how she and a lawyer discovered the company may not even be a legitimate business.

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