Big Brother fans, if you listen here regularly, you already know that Rick Devens won Week 2 Head of Household. And after the comp ended around 1 AM Eastern, we saw the key around his neck and Wild West costumes. And today, Devens made his nominations.

But before they had the nomination ceremony, the houseguests got the results of the BB Time Capsule. I’ll tell you who freaked the heck out when Angela Murray was revealed as the first time capsule winner.

So, real quick, last night, after Devens won HOH, Rome Seymour was immediately jockeying for safety for him, Lyric Medeiros and Jason de Puy and said they’d keep Devens safe next week if one of them won. LaTrice “Lala” Verrett wants Haley Thogmartin on the block but Devens said he promised her safety in the Wild West HOH comp.

Devens also made clear that Mallory Aurichio, Yash Patel and Taylor Brown won’t go up because they were all just on the block. That’ll narrow things down a lot when I tell you about the new ginormous alliance that formed last night in the BB28 house.

Big Brother 28: Tool Shed Alliance and Rome’s Doorbell Disaster

At about 4 AM, there was a whole bunch of conspiring houseguests up in the HOH room – it wound up with all the Crossovers up there along with the Red Corner three. That’s 8 people in this new umbrella alliance.

Now look at the math. With 16 in the house, 1 HOH and 2 final nominees not voting, that’s 13 voting which means 7 votes to evict. Devens can’t vote but the other 7 in their alliance can. So, if they stay locked in, they’re in control of the game for the foreseeable future.

This super-alliance has a name by the way – Tool Shed. So many joke lines come to mind. Drew Campbell came up with the Tool Shed name saying they were all tools, him being the biggest. They’re referring to Rome’s little group on the other side of the house as the Roman Empire.

Downstairs in the kitchen late last night, Jason, Rome and Lyric realized how many people had assembled upstairs in HOH. Rome decided to go up there and interrupt the meeting. Lyric told him not to do it. But Rome went up there anyway. And then it got awkward.

Big Brother 28: Rome Throws the Comp?

So, while Lyric and Jason stayed in the kitchen, Rome went up and rang the doorbell once. No answer. Twice, got ignored. The alliance was giggling and shushing each other pretending they’re not all in there? Not ready to give up, Rome pulled up a chair. He sat glaring at the door for a few minutes then stormed back downstairs to talk to Jason and Lyric about it. The Tool Shed, minus Devens, came streaming downstairs and Rome grouched at all of them for being up there and not answering the door. They played like they didn’t hear it.

Devens later told Rome he felt bad they didn’t answer the doorbell but I don’t think he really did because Devens was dancing upstairs watching Rome get angry on the HOH video screen.

Someone on the X hashtag made me laugh – shout out to Jessica Frey who said, “I guess Rome doesn’t like being submissive to the HOH.”

And apparently, Rome threw the HOH comp. I bet he’s regretting that now. Seems it was Haley who initially suggested the plan but then Devens was on board. He plans to nominate Lyric, Melody Morris and Jason, but is telling some people that Melody’s his target. But she’s not.

Big Brother 28: Rome Backdoor Plan and Angela’s Time Capsule Win

Devens’ plan is a Rome backdoor. Of course, with BB Blockbuster, it’s not a true blindside backdoor. But Devens wants to renominate Rome instead of directly nominating him. Because Devens doesn’t want Rome to have 2 chances to get off the block – POV and BB Blockbuster.

Melody and Mallory are starting to panic, realizing there’s a larger group they’re not part of. And that side of the house somehow thinks Haley’s running everything. No doubt because they all hate her. Lyric realized she might be a pawn with Rome the target.

Not sure how concerned she is though because Lyric got that “I love you” out of Rome. She said the other day it’d be a week before he said it and Lyric got it sooner than that. Then again, Rome was openly lusting on her underboob, so that might be what motivated him.

There was some other fun stuff on the feeds including Taylor Brown calling Haley a fake-ass Rachel Reilly. The hate for Haley’s so strong in this BB28 house. Jason and Rome were safe last week and now their first week of not being safe, and they’re freaking out.

And, in advance of the nomination ceremony, Angela let Devens know she’s ready in case Jason makes a big stink after he’s nominated. In fact, Angela’s planning to confront Jason if he pops off on Devens. Remember her low-budget movie rant in BB26?

Angela’s planning a sequel to tell the whole house that Jason was fake crying to manipulate her. So, Angela’s planning to say Jason’s a bad actor like in an after-school special, not even good enough for an indie film. Devens seems to be all-in on this, ready to bring the chaos.

Big Brother: Eggceptional Punishment

Meanwhile, Jason was camtalking, appealing to America to give him or Rome the Time Capsule and calls the big alliance all bullies. Jason was also crying a lot because he realized he’s going on the block. But after the reveal of the Time Capsule winner, there were more tears.

Guess who America chose for the first Time Capsule? None other than Angela. She was notified and left to play the challenge then came back in wearing a punishment costume because she lost. Angela’s stuck in Vince Panaro’s Egg Detective costume from BB27, which is a really funny one.

And then, she told Dee Valladares and Barrett Pfeiffer that she thinks America gave her the Time Capsule because they saw how dirty that Jason was doing her. Angela’s stuck in the costume for several days. Meanwhile, you could hear on the live feeds, Jason absolutely sobbing.

On the 4 screen split, you could see Angela and Dee and Barrett on the left two screens and this quivering figure in the bathroom on the other two screens, just absolutely bawling. Jason’s so traumatized by Angela being chosen over him that he cannot cope.

I do not think playing Big Brother is good for Jason’s mental health. When he had a gym floor meltdown, Rome kind of low-key called him out. Jason said he thought America would be rooting for them to win but is upset that America seems to be rooting for the vets.

Rome said of course they are – they’re the favorites – that’s why they’re on Big Brother. I know Jason’s not wanting to hear truths like that. But Rome also basically promised to make Angela cry because he’s upset that Lyric and Jason were crying.

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And before I confirm nominations for you, one more thing – Angela’s paranoia about Drew may come back to bite her. Sounds like he knows Angela’s been doubting him. And today, when Rome asked Drew who was running the big HOH meeting, Drew said “mostly the egg” – AKA Angela. Melody said she never liked that person. Drew said Devens co-signed the plan and Dee’s just there. So, if anyone spreads Drew talking behind the Tool Shed’s back, he’s going to be screwed. I mean bad.

And by the way, Have Nots for the week are Lyric, Rome, Kamuela “Kamu” Kirk, Jason and Barrett.

The feeds went down at about noon EST and came back up with some big hurt feelings in the house. Then

The feeds were rolling when Devens said this concludes the nomination ceremony. Screaming, crying insanity. Can’t wait to see this Wednesday night.

Jason was having an absolute fit and Angela was going off. She exposed Jason as she planned to do. For faking tears with her and for trying to pit her and Lala against each other. Jason was going nuts – Lala and Angela were crying in each other’s arms.

Melody ran out crying with Lyric trailing after her. Lala ran out crying like someone ran over her puppy. Jason called himself a messy bitch then screamed at the live feed cameras that America can hate him.

But for the record – official nominations – Lyric, Jason and Melody. I’ll have an update for you tomorrow with more of the fallout from this epic nomination ceremony.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Brit Eady accused her estranged husband, Michael Cunningham, of abuse in divorce documents exclusively obtained by Us Weekly.

Eady, 38, filed a motion in their divorce case last month, accusing Cunningham of “financial and emotional abuse.” The Bravo alum alleged that Cunningham hadn’t paid the mortgage on their joint home or her $2,800 monthly car payment on time since she filed for divorce in January.

The pair were married for five years before Eady announced their separation.

“I’m posting this on the last day of 365 to remove this facade of faking like this marriage is going to work,” she wrote in a since-deleted Instagram statement on December 31, 2025. “Everybody can’t come into the next chapter.”

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She added at the time, “I’m done hurting and I want to be happy in my next chapter. Cheers to 2026 of putting my happiness first 🥂 ✌🏽. And, for the record, as much as I can’t stand him, we are not going to create a false narrative that I’m walking away because of any fake made up rumors.”

In the legal docs filed on June 1, Eady alleged that she is unemployed, while her investor and developer ex earns $30,000 per month.

“[Cunningham] has been the breadwinner during the marriage. [Eady] is completely reliant upon [him] for financial support and maintenance,” the court documents read. “[He] is financially abusing [her].”

According to Eady, Cunningham allegedly “engaged in acts of contempt” after she filed for divorce.

Eady and Cunningham got married in 2021, subsequently purchasing a home in the Atlanta area. The reality TV alum alleged in her June filing that the mortgage on the property was in her name, but Cunningham always paid the bills.

“[He] has intentionally paid the mortgage late on the residence adversely affecting [Brit’s] credit status … in an attempt to gain leverage in the divorce proceedings pending before the court,” she claimed in her court docs, also alleging Cunningham stopped paying her $429 per month car insurance.

The filing adds, “Prior to marriage, [Eady] was employed; yet due to the adverse credit ratings due to [his] acts, she has been unable to qualify for specific employment opportunities. [He] traditionally paid these expenses during the marriage and was paying these expenses at the time [she] filed for divorce,” per the legal docs, that she also claimed violate an automatic standing order.

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Eady further alleged that Cunningham also stopped paying their homeowner’s association fees and utility bills for water, trash and sewer services.

Us Weekly reached out to Cunningham for comment. While he has yet to address Eady’s latest accusations, he responded to her initial divorce petition last month and requested Eady pay all court costs and attorneys’ fees.

The exes have been ordered by the court to attend mediation by July 31.

Tia Mowry and her ex-husband, Cory Hardrict, have adjusted the terms of their custody agreement for their two children.

Mowry, 48, and Hardrict, 46, agreed that they will not enter one another’s home except upon invitation or for a scheduled custody exchange, according to new court documents obtained by Us Weekly on Friday, July 17. (TMZ was first to report the news.)

Per the docs, Mowry will allow Hardrict to spend time with son Cree, 15, and daughter Cairo, 8, during her custodial time as long as he spends time “with both minor children.” Hardrict, for his part, agreed to drop off the kids to Mowry by 9 p.m. when they switch custody. (Mowry and Hardrict have not addressed the custody modification. Us has reached out for comment.)

Mowry and Hardrict separated in 2022 after 18 years of marriage. They finalized their divorce in April 2023, agreeing to share joint physical and legal custody of Cree and Cairo.

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In the years since their split, the two actors have frequently stressed the importance of amicably coparenting their kids.

“It’s all about thinking about everything from not just your perspective, but the kids’ perspective as well,” Mowry exclusively told Us in November 2023. “I feel like that’s where kids definitely become a priority and focus on their peace, their joy, their happiness and what makes them feel at ease and feel comfortable and love.”

She continued at the time, “I’m really leaning on love and compassion. If you move through life, no matter what it is that you’re doing, through love and compassion, I truly believe that everything will fall into place the way that it’s supposed to.”

As Mowry navigated coparenting, she further told Us that she was in a “new chapter” of her own.

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“I’m here, and that’s the other thing that I’ve learned too is I’m just more present. I’m not really thinking too much in the past. I’m not thinking too much [about] the future,” she said. “I’m just all about now, which has given me joy.”

Hardrict, for his part, has made it clear that Cree and Cairo are his No. 1 priority.

“f you really love your children, you won’t get involved in the noise or the mess,” he said during an April 2025 appearance on Sherri. “I make sure I always think about them first. I put myself last. So, if you do that, you’re gonna avoid the mess, right? It’s not mess in regards to the situation, it’s just what people create, like narratives. Because no one knows nothing.”

Tom Cruise has shared his thoughts after watching “The Odyssey,” suggesting he enjoyed the experience so much he is already prepared to do it all over again.

In a social media post, the veteran actor paid heartfelt tribute to the film’s director, Christopher Nolan, while also praising the cast and crew for their work.

Cruise has a history of supporting fellow filmmakers and has previously promoted several of Nolan’s projects, despite never having collaborated with the acclaimed director.

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After catching Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” on the big screen, Cruise wasted no time sharing his thoughts about the project on his Instagram page.

The veteran actor said the movie wowed him and expressed gratitude to the filmmaker and everyone else who contributed to its creation.

“To Chris, Emma, and ALL of your brilliant cast and crew. Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater,” Cruise wrote alongside a picture of himself pointing to what appeared to be his ticket to the screening.

The actor also wrote, “I can’t wait to see it again,” implying that he already intends to return for another viewing.

Fans Call For Cruise And Nolan To Finally Collaborate

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Both Cruise and Nolan are industry veterans, yet they have never worked together, despite each having built a career filled with blockbuster hits and critically acclaimed films.

It came as no surprise that fans flooded the comments section of Cruise’s post to express their desire for the two to collaborate and urged the actor to make it happen.

“I think it’s time for you to collaborate with Mr. Nolan,” one fan wrote, while another commented, “Waiting for Nolan-Cruise Collab!!”

Some fans also joined Cruise in hyping the movie, which officially opened in theaters on Friday.

“I saw it in theatres yesterday too, and it’s so amazing! Can’t go wrong with a Nolan film,” one person wrote.

“Don’t believe the forced hate from people who haven’t seen it. This movie was epic,” another individual said.

Tom Cruise Has A History Of Championing Nolan’s Work

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Cruise’s recent visit to a cinema to watch the Nolan film and leave a message for the director is not the first time he has shown his support.

When the director released “Oppenheimer” in 2023, Cruise went to the theaters to watch the film and also shared a photo of himself holding his movie ticket on X.

Interestingly, he also promoted “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” and “Barbie,” further showcasing his passion for celebrating the theatrical experience, even when he was not involved in the films. More recently, he attended a screening of Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” which was released in June.

Cruise Previously Battled Nolan’s Film For IMAX Screens

Despite Cruise’s public show of support for Nolan, the two reportedly had some behind-the-scenes differences.

The tension stemmed from Cruise’s desire to secure enough IMAX screens for the release of “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” in 2023 amid stiff competition from Nolan’s “Oppenheimer.”

At the time, “Oppenheimer” had secured exclusive access to IMAX screens across North America for three weeks, beginning just over a week after Cruise’s film debuted.

As a result, the latest installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise had to rely largely on standard cinema screens during that period.

Reports suggested that Cruise sought additional IMAX screen time, but those efforts were ultimately unsuccessful.

Tom Cruise Transforms For Upcoming Film ‘Digger’

A trailer for the movie was released on July 13, with Cruise looking almost unrecognizable in extensive prosthetics while portraying the character.

Cruise has also been heavily promoting the project across his social media platforms, including sharing photos of himself fully dressed as Digger.

Kim Kardashian seemingly revealed some of the final text messages that her family sent to grandmother Mary Jo “MJ” Shannon days before her death at age 91.

Kardashian, 45, posted a screenshot on Friday, July 17, showing messages from her “Entire OG Family” group chat where she and mom Kris Jenner recently exchanged inspirational Bible passages with Shannon.

Jenner initially paraphrased Psalm 90:17, writing, “Lord our God, may your blessings be with us. Give us success in all we do.”

“Amen,” Shannon replied.

Jenner, 70, texted a verse from Psalm 91:1 on Sunday, July 12, writing, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find protection in the shadow of the Almighty.”

This time, Shannon replied with a “prayer hands” emoji.

The final exchange was sent by Jenner on Monday, July 13, quoting Isaiah 63:9, “In his love and mercy he redeemed them; he lifted them up and carried them through all of the years.”

Once again, Shannon responded, “Amen.”

Shannon’s death was initially announced by Jenner via Instagram on Thursday, July 16, weeks before the matriarch’s 92nd birthday.

“Today, we said goodbye to my beautiful Mommy MJ. 😞💔,” Jenner wrote in her emotional tribute. “There are no words that could ever capture what she has meant to me or the heartbreak of having to say goodbye. My mom was the heart of our family. She taught me everything that truly matters … to love your family fiercely, to be kind, to show up for the people you love, and to never take a single moment together for granted. She taught us that family is everything.”

Kardashian broke her silence on Shannon’s death later that day, affectionately referring to her late grandmother as her “best friend, [her] gossip buddy [and her] forever twin.”

“You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry with us forever!!!!! You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman,” she added.

However, Kardashian’s social media activity drew some criticism from her followers in the wake of Shannon’s death. Some called her out for posting a carousel of photos from her and boyfriend Lewis Hamilton’s lake vacation a few minutes after Shannon’s death was announced.

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“This post was scheduled a few days ago before we lost MJ, so its timing came right alongside her passing,” she clarified. “I’ve been by my mom and grandma’s side this past week, and my heart is completely with my family right now. We love and miss her so deeply, and in the days ahead, we’ll be focusing on celebrating her beautiful life 🕊️🤍.”

Some fans were equally critical of the reality star’s decision to post a photo of her and Shannon’s bare feet — alongside Khloé Kardashian, Kris and Kylie Jenner — as a tribute to her grandma.

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“And for anyone that knows my grandma knows she had the most beautiful feet in the world and she would want everyone to know lol,” Kim clapped back.

Before her death, Shannon was married three times, first to her high school sweetheart for only two months at age 18. She later wed Robert “Bob” Houghton, with whom she shared daughters Kris and Karen Houghton. (Karen died in March 2024 at age 65.)

After divorcing Bob in 1962, MJ was married to third husband Harry Shannon for 40 years until his death in 2003.

A 75-Year-Old Georgia woman was shot while distributing food in an Atlanta community on Wednesday, July 15. The woman was found lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound in East Point by a local gas station.

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Woman Hospitalized After Being Shot While Distributing Food In Atlanta Community

According to 11Alive News, the shooting happened near a Chevron gas station on Washington Road off Camp Creek Parkway. The 75-year-old Georgia woman shot was later identified as Dorothy Gordon.

FOX5 Atlanta reports Gordon was distributing food to people in need when gunshots rang out around 9:00 a.m. Gordon was shot and later rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. Her son, Justin Gordon, told WSBTV that his mother is recovering, but she is in pain.

“She’s still in pain, but she is not as much pain as she was yesterday,” he said, later adding, “Nobody sane would shoot at nine o’clock in the morning. So it’s gotta be somebody way out just shooting at somebody.”

The Bullet Just Missed Gordon’s Spine

The bullet reportedly just missed Gordon’s spine, and on Thursday, Justin said that the bullet still needed to be removed. He added that surgeons wanted her pain to subside before operating on her.

“They still got to get the bullet out,” Justin Gordon said. “When I talked to her yesterday, she said it’s a good thing it didn’t hit her in the chest because it would have been fatal.”

“People who she was trying to help, they was mad too because all she was trying to do is help people,” he added.

Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta Offering A Reward

At this time, detectives do not know who shot Gordon and they have reported no suspects. However, the police say that several people were nearby when the shooting occurred and could have seen the shooting.

The authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta. In addition, 11Alive reporter Cody Alcorn noted on X and Facebook that an up to $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

“Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta offering a reward of up to $5,000 for info leading to an arrest in shooting 75-year-old Dorothy Gordon, a woman who was wounded while distributing food to people in need in East Point. Senseless!”

Tips may be anonymous, and people with information are encouraged to call 404-577-TIPS (8477) or texting CSGA to 738477.

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Latto might be in her Big Mama, one-kid era, but that’s not stopping her from clocking the shade — especially when it comes to her daughter. When a social media user tried to come for her baby girl’s lifestyle, the rapper didn’t waste any time checking them for speaking on her child.

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Latto Gives Troll Quick Reminder About Her Baby Girl

Recently, Latto hopped on X (formerly Twitter) and shared a video of her pushing her daughter in a stroller as they seemingly prepared to hop on a private jet. While some fans loved seeing Latto fully embracing mom life, other folks had something to say about her parenting choices. When one troll commented, “No amount of money would allow me to put my newborn on a plane. I struggle with ear pops as a grown man.” Big Mama didn’t miss the comment at all, she quickly slid in with “Good thing this not yo child b***h boy.”  

Fans Applaud Latto’s Response After Troll Questions Her Parenting Choices

After The Shade Room shared Latto’s response, plenty of fans flooded the comment section to defend her. Plenty of folks said people need to stay out of celebrities business and leave Big Mama alone.

Instagram user @jordynchristel wrote, “Mind you regular people fly with their babies everyday😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @lexizjinx wrote, “Cause why did he need to say that.” 

While Instagram user @silesoy_ wrote, “Y’all get on here saying anything omg lol.” 

Then Instagram user @emilycandylillian_morgan wrote, “Cause why was that his business 🙄🫣” 

Another Instagram user @queen_kaylou wrote, “How does he know she didn’t have noise canceling headphones on the baby?” 

Instagram user @makaelaspencer wrote, “She’s always attacked on the internet, and I never see her let it really get to her the way it does most people. I love her. True Capricorn energy ♑️” 

Then another Instagram user @nolimitchamberlain wrote, “She right. Mind your own business.” 

While another Instagram user @makyamade_ wrote, “i want ya to leave these celebrities alone 😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @trezellragas wrote, “She said what she said.” 

Big Mama & Lil Mama Previously Went Viral For Their Sweet Moments

Even though a little shade tried to enter Big Mama and Lil’ Mama’s mommy-daughter moment, Latto and her baby girl still had the internet melting. Latto had fans gushing after she shared adorable flicks on Instagram showing them twinning in Burberry swimsuits while soaking up some beach time. Swipe below to see the cute photos.

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Jason Statham managed to carve out a niche for himself in Hollywood as the king of the B-movie. His action movies have been reliable hits for over 20 years, and yet, two of his largest successes have come when he’s left behind the martial arts action of everyday guy who is secretly a world-renowned assassin. Turns out, Statham versus a giant shark is where the real money’s been this whole time. 2023’s Meg 2: The Trench which features not only a multiple giant prehistoric monster sharks but a massive octopus is now a streaming hit on Netflix.

New Meg, Same Chum

The first film, 2018’s The Meg, was our introduction to Statham’s greatest character yet, Jonas Taylor, rescue diver. He doesn’t get to roundhouse kick a bunch of hapless goons, instead opting for stabbing a giant shark in the eyeball. Meg 2: The Trench fixes that problem by giving plenty of evil mercenaries for Statham to karate chop. It also includes gigantic prehistoric shark mating rituals. 

Set five years after the first film, Meg 2 now has Taylor helping to combat eco-terrorists and criminals, while back at the Mana One base, the team is studying Haiqi, a juvenile Meg who has grown up in captivity. From the beginning, you can’t think too hard about the plot. When Taylor leads the team back down through the thermocline at the bottom of the Mariana Trench from the original and there’s an entire illegal mining operation complete, don’t ask yourself “How did they build this?” It’s not that kind of movie. 

As with the first film, Meg 2 comes down to the gigantic shark terrorizing unsuspecting vacationers and only Jason Statham can stop it. If you’re wondering, “how is that water deep enough for a 75-foot shark” then you’re still thinking too hard. Stop that. 

Mo’ Meg Mo’ Problems

What you will notice between both films is there’s a lot of Chinese actors on camera. Both movies were co-financed by China, and as a result, were megahits in the country. Meg was during the tailend of the period where Hollywood was shoehorning in scenes for Chinese edits as a way to appeal more to the country. Meg 2 came long after the trend died, but it was still a success, with over $300 million of its total $397 million coming from overseas markets. 

The Meg and Meg 2 are both adaptations of novels by Steve Alten, though they make some significant changes from the source material. For starters, Meg 2 spends a lot more time out of the Trench, there’s fewer sharks, and since Li Bingbing didn’t come back for the sequel, everything meant for Jonas’ wife went to her brother, Jiuming (Wu Jing) instead. One new villain, the gigantic crocodile-like reptiles the kronosaurs, were written out completely, likely for inclusion in the third movie. 

A third Meg movie, adapting the next novel, seems like a no-brainer.  Warner Bros. hasn’t given it the greenlight and Statham has been busy on a sequel to The Beekeeper. Not only have both of the “Jason Statham asserts dominance over giant prehistoric shark” movies been box office successes, but even on stream, both have become perennial hits always lurking right outside of the top ten, if not on it, no matter the streaming platform. 

Meg 2: The Trench is now available on Netflix.

Queen Naija, Clarence NYC, and DreamDoll have the timeline buzzing following a situation at Kai Cenat’s Streamer University. The chatter started after Queen confronted Clarence about being in DreamDoll’s room. As clips spread across social media, viewers quickly shared their opinions, causing even more discussion surrounding the viral moment. As the criticism continued, Queen later sat down with Clarence before meeting with DreamDoll to officially clear the air.

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Queen Naija & Clarence Speak On The The Viral DreamDoll Moment

Clarence and Queen sat down in their own dorm after a viral clip showed her confronting him about being in DreamDoll and Jordyn Lucas’ room. Clarence pointed out that he’s encouraged Queen to network with male creators, including doing a song with PlaqueBoyMax. He admitted he understands the influence the chat has on Queen but said her reaction also affected how the situation was perceived.

“You know damn well you didn’t care. But they don’t know, so the clip is just taken out of context. You get to run around here, shoot water guns, doing what you want. But when I want to do what I want to do. It’s disturbing. They be on my d***,” Clarence said.

Clarence admitted the moment left him discouraged from collaborating with other creators and argued there’s a double standard surrounding his interactions. He stressed that, despite knowing moments would get clipped online, he came to Streamer University to network and collaborate with fellow creators.

The pair also discussed another situation when Clarence helped a female student find directions around campus during a stream. In the moment, Queen’s chat alerted her about the interaction, and she reacted by saying the young woman was standing too close. That reaction led many viewers to flood Clarence’s chat, making the situation awkward. Clarence later reassured Queen, “I’m still going home after these five days of Streamer U. I’m going home to you.” Queen stood by her reactions, explaining it’s difficult not to respond when her chat constantly brings situations to her attention.

DreamDoll & Queen Naija Clear The Air During Streamer University Bible Study

Following Queen Naija’s sit-down with Clarence, she headed to Bible study at Streamer University. Fellow students gathered as they spoke about their faith and their spiritual journeys. Queen also took the opportunity to clear the air with DreamDoll following the discussion surrounding Clarence being in her dorm. DreamDoll admitted she initially felt Queen may have been “clip farming” during the viral moment when she confronted Clarence. Queen explained her reaction was genuine and made it clear she has no issues with DreamDoll or Jordyn Lucas. She revealed that, before the incident, she and DreamDoll had already shared a heartfelt moment together and felt the enemy was trying to create chaos and division between them. The two ended the conversation with a hug, reassuring everyone there is no beef between them.

Social Media Reacts 

Folks across the timeline reacted to the viral clips involving Queen Naija over in The Shade Room Teens comment section. While some felt her reaction was justified, others believed Clarence didn’t do anything wrong. Some viewers felt the couple should’ve discussed boundaries before attending Streamer University.

Instagram user @thatss.she wrote, “He too nonchalant for me. He could’ve apologized to her for not communicating he was going to be somewhere that would’ve made her a lil uncomfortable and that would’ve ended all that talking he did to defend the situation. 🤦🏾‍♀️ “

Instagram user @luvluvnani added, “”He should know by now what makes her uncomfortable and what doesn’t and it’s not always abt your intentions it’s abt perception and just having that awareness”

While Instagram user @bye.demi wrote, “Her reaction was normal ME PERSONALLY I WOULD’VE BEEN WORSE 😂😂😂😂”

Instagram user @alyssa_sq wrote, “Unless y’all been watching the whole stream…. Don’t even say anything bc tbh i love queen but Clarence wasn’t wrong for his feelings… this thing got blown way out of proportion. Give them grace it’s not easy them putting the business on the front line”

Instagram user @mswest2u_ added. “I’m sorry but Queen is the problem. I’ve been on stream since they started and Clarence wasn’t doing nothing at all. And bffr…. Dream don’t want no Clarence. Streamer U is for them to collab with others and build their communities. Queen knew what was up before she step on the campus”

While Instagram user @ameretirek wrote, “And just like that SU looking like Love & HipHop” 

Instagram user @siidnneyym wrote, “She gives mean girl. And I don’t think Queen bugging she’s so genuine and nice and everybody don’t deserve that she ain’t have to explain nothing to her.”

Instagram user @_naturalafrolatina added, “Y’all doing too much DreamDoll didn’t do nothing wrong SHE WAS IN HER ROOM TF STREAMING! Queen should go home with her man”

While Instagram user @kiyahbaby_ wrote, “Finally y’all posted this! I loved Queen approach to this but absolutely hated Dreamdoll response… like after that very great bible study/fellowship, I just thought she would’ve been way more receptive to this smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ but i guess some ppl just don’t understand how/when to give grace, unfortunately.”

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