Ed Sheeran is facing criticism from inside his own family as backlash continues over Macklemore’s removal from the singer’s Loop Tour. Sheeran’s cousin, British musician Jethro Sheeran, publicly condemned the “Shape of You” singer and accused him of behaving selfishly toward both his relatives and fellow artists.

Jethro, who performs professionally under the name Alonestar, also claimed that Ed was personally responsible for Macklemore’s departure. However, Ed has maintained that the tour’s promoters and participating venues made the decision.

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Jethro addressed the controversy in an Instagram post shared on Thursday, September 17. “Finally it’s all coming out! I’m ashamed of my Cousin Ed,” Jethro wrote. “Finally the world and all his fans see through him. He’s not a good person, I don’t like his music so I can’t say he’s even a good artist.”

Jethro is the son of John Sheeran, Sheeran’s father’s brother. In addition to criticizing his cousin’s handling of the tour controversy, he made several personal allegations about their relationship. “He’s honestly a selfish individual with malicious, cunning ways. ‘He kills you with kindness’ (His Words) I’m his first blood cousin and he screwed me over, made fun of my mental health and mental health in general,” Jethro continued.

Jethro Sheeran Claims He Helped Launch His Cousin’s Career

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Jethro also alleged that he supported Sheeran early in his music career but later felt mistreated professionally and financially. “He is shady and he’s dropped Macklemore himself I believe 100% he’s a coward,” Jethro claimed.

“In my opinion, he’s a bad human. Just my opinion from my experiences. I’ve known him all my life and started him in music, took him on my stage,” he added. “Took him to my first studio, rapped on his early songs, and did all I could to help him. Even when he was bullied at school. He only cared about himself, and he puts out fake narrative[s] that are calculated just to keep everyone happy so he can do big private gigs and keep brand deals.”

Jethro concluded his message by distancing the rest of the Sheeran family from his cousin. “That’s my honest opinion, and I’m family!! He’s not a true Sheeran! Don’t hate on a Sheeran because of this silly little boy.”

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The family dispute emerged amid growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s departure from the Loop Tour. Macklemore performed as one of Ed’s opening acts during two concerts at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. During his sets, the rapper chanted “Free Palestine” and performed his 2024 protest song “Hind’s Hall.”

The rapper was subsequently removed from eight remaining tour dates. Tour promoter Messina Touring Group later said several venues indicated they would not host the shows if Macklemore remained on the lineup.

Macklemore addressed his removal in a statement shared on September 14. “Ed Sheeran and his team have made the decision to remove me from the Loop Tour. I am not a victim. Ed Sheeran is not a victim,” he wrote. “We have careers, money, opportunities, safety, and audiences around the world. Whatever consequences any of us face for what we say, we get to go home to our families.”

Ed Sheeran Says Removing Macklemore Was Not His Decision

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Despite his cousin’s allegation, Sheeran has insisted that he did not personally remove Macklemore. The singer said the tour promoter and venues made the decision, adding that he spent days trying to resolve the conflict. PEOPLE reported that Sheeran tried to mediate between the parties while continuing with the tour because fans, crew members and other workers depended on the scheduled concerts.

The fallout intensified when several scheduled opening acts withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore. Finneas, Lukas Graham, Aaron Rowe and Beoga were among the performers who exited.

Ed’s touring band also reportedly stepped away, leaving the Grammy winner to perform without his usual group during his Philadelphia concert.

The Singer Apologized During His Philadelphia Concert

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Ed Sheeran addressed the controversy from the stage at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday, September 19. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last week,” Sheeran told the audience. “I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky. A lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest, I’m surprised. I’m not surprised that I’ve even done it. You know, it’s normal.”

The artist acknowledged that the latest criticism involved issues far more serious than reactions to his music. “This week, the criticism was about something much more important, and I’ve had to take [it in] and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so, so sorry,” the singer added.

Sheeran also described the treatment of civilians in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable” while condemning the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack in Israel. He expressed concern about concert venues policing the content of artists’ performances and said he was continuing to learn about the conflict.

Ed Sheeran found himself the target of savage jokes as “SNL UK” tackled the controversy surrounding Macklemore’s exit from his U.S. tour. The “Weekend Update” hosts spared neither artist, poking fun at the fallout. The comedians also used Sheeran’s well-documented support for Ukraine to deliver another pointed jab about the causes he champions.

Ed Sheeran’s music took an unexpected beating during the latest edition of “SNL UK.”

“Weekend Update” hosts Anna Magliano and Paddy Young turned their attention to the singer as they discussed reports that Macklemore had been removed from Sheeran’s U.S. tour. The rapper was reportedly dropped from the lineup after saying “Free Palestine” onstage.

Magliano sarcastically quipped that the controversy meant Sheeran’s tour was now “under threat.” She then warned fans not to get their hopes up, joking that there was “a very real risk” he would not have to cancel it.

The jabs only got harsher from there. The hosts described Macklemore as a “good guy with bad music” and joked that the controversy was the worst thing to happen to Sheeran’s fans “since their head injury.”

‘SNL UK’ Turns Ed Sheeran’s Ukraine Support Into Another Jab

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That was not the end of “SNL UK’s” brutal trolling of Sheeran. After roasting his music, the “Weekend Update” hosts brought up his well-known support for Ukraine.

The Grammy winner was among the stars who performed at the televised Concert for Ukraine in Birmingham in March 2022. The fundraiser ultimately generated more than £13.4 million, then about $17.6 million, for the Disasters Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

At the time, Sheeran publicly expressed his support for Ukrainians following Russia’s invasion and said he was proud to participate in the benefit.

Magliano and Young turned that history into another dig while discussing the controversy surrounding his tour. After acknowledging Sheeran’s longstanding support for Ukraine, they joked that the singer has “always been a passionate advocate of causes that are allowed.”

‘SNL UK’ Hits Robert Kraft With A ‘Corpsemaxxer’ Jab

Robert Kraft received an even harsher roasting when “Weekend Update” shifted its attention to the New England Patriots owner.

The hosts brought up Kraft’s statement about wanting to “work together to build bridges” amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. They immediately turned his words into another punchline, joking that he would be heartbroken to discover who was “bombing those.”

Things only got more personal. Young branded Kraft a “wealthy corpsemaxxer” before bringing up his 2019 solicitation case.

Kraft was charged with two misdemeanor counts of soliciting prostitution in Florida, allegations he denied. Prosecutors ultimately dropped the charges in 2020 after courts blocked surveillance footage from being used as evidence.

Fans Can’t Get Enough Of The Brutal Ed Sheeran Jokes

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The ruthless routine proved to be a hit with viewers, who quickly singled out their favorite burns on Reddit.

One fan said the line accompanying a photo of Sheeran, “seen here looking at both sides of the issue,” had earned a “hearty chuckle.” Another admitted the same joke “absolutely fried me.”

The nickname “corpsemaxxer” for Kraft was another standout. One Redditor called it their “favorite part,” while another said they laughed hard enough to wake their dog.

Others came away impressed by “SNL UK” itself. One viewer called the “Weekend Update” installment “brutal” and argued it was funnier than its American counterpart. Another declared the British version “so much better than the OG.”

Macklemore’s Red Rocks Resale Price Jumps 45% Amid Tour Fallout

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The controversy has had consequences beyond late-night punchlines, with interest in Macklemore’s upcoming solo show at Colorado’s Red Rocks reportedly surging.

According to TicketData founder Keith Pagello, the cheapest available resale ticket jumped 45% in three days, climbing from $108 to $157. Pagello told CNBC the spike would not have happened without the recent headlines.

Macklemore, meanwhile, said he would donate the $1 million he earned from the tour to Palestinian aid organizations.

Taylor Swift revisited one of her most recognizable eras while helping Patrick Mahomes celebrate his 31st birthday in Kansas City. The pop superstar attended the quarterback’s birthday party alongside her husband, Travis Kelce, at 1587 Prime, the steakhouse Kelce and Mahomes co-own. Although Swift arrived wearing an elegant black dress, a playful pair of red sunglasses later brought back memories of the singer’s “Red” era as the group posed for photos before the Chiefs returned to the field.

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Swift and Kelce were recorded walking hand-in-hand into 1587 Prime for the Friday night celebration, according to PEOPLE. The “Opalite” singer wore a strapless, mid-length black dress with a matching shoulder bag. Kelce selected an olive-green polo shirt and coordinating shorts for the gathering.

The party marked Swift’s second publicized visit to the restaurant in less than one week. The singer previously joined Kelce for another evening at the Kansas City establishment while wearing a different black dress.

Swift’s appearance also continued what has become a busy start to the NFL season for the newlyweds. Days earlier, she watched Kelce and Mahomes help the Chiefs secure a commanding Week 1 victory over the Denver Broncos.

The Singer Revisited Her ‘Red’ Era In The Photo Booth

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Swift’s outfit may have been black, but her photo booth accessory immediately reminded fans of one of her most famous musical eras. Chariah Gordon, the fiancée of former Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr., posted three photo booth strips from the party on her Instagram Stories.

One strip showed Gordon posing beside Swift, who held up a pair of red sunglasses resembling those she frequently wore during the “Red” era.

The bottom of each strip featured the message, “Happy Birthday Patrick.”

Released in 2012, “Red” marked an important transitional period in Swift’s career as she moved beyond her country-music foundation and experimented with mainstream pop. The singer revisited the album in 2021 with “Red (Taylor’s Version).”

Brittany Mahomes Celebrated The ‘Heart’ Of Her Family

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Patrick’s wife, Brittany Mahomes, also shared photographs from the intimate dinner with friends. “Celebrating you always,” she wrote alongside pictures of herself and the quarterback posing in front of birthday balloons. “I loveeeee you.”

Brittany had already honored her husband with an Instagram tribute featuring photos of their three children: Sterling Skye, 5; Patrick Bronze Lavon III, 3; and Golden Raye, 20 months. “Happy Birthday Babe!! You mean the world to us,” she wrote. “Hope you feel so special and loved today but truly every day you’re so special to us! The heart of our family. We love you the MOST!”

Mahomes and Kelce opened 1587 Prime with hospitality group Noble 33 in September 2025. The restaurant’s name combines Mahomes’ No. 15 jersey with Kelce’s No. 87. The contemporary steakhouse features several personalized elements connected to its famous owners, including cocktails inspired by Mahomes, Kelce and their partners. It has also become a popular gathering place for the players and their friends since opening in downtown Kansas City.

Patrick Mahomes Returns To Work After His Birthday Celebration

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The party arrived shortly before Mahomes, and the Chiefs are scheduled to face the Indianapolis Colts at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, September 20.

Kansas City enters the Sunday Night Football matchup with a 1-0 record after defeating the Denver Broncos 31-10 in its season opener. Indianapolis enters at 0-1 following a 41-23 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Mahomes threw for 184 yards and two touchdowns during Week 1. He also recorded one interception, according to ESPN. Kansas City’s running game delivered one of the night’s strongest performances. Kenneth Walker carried the ball 23 times for 173 yards and a touchdown while adding 18 receiving yards and another score.

Tom Cruise Says Taylor Swift ‘Knows Her Stuff’

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Swift attended the Chiefs’ Week 1 victory with actor Tom Cruise, who later revealed that the singer helped him follow the action. During a September 17 appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” Cruise was asked what he and Swift discussed while sitting together.

“She was schooling me on football,” Cruise said.

“For real?” Fallon asked.

“For real,” Cruise insisted.

The actor explained that he had not attended an NFL game since before the COVID-19 pandemic and praised Swift’s understanding of the sport. “She was bringing the football. First of all, she’s a genius,” he said. “I’ve been following her since she was a kid. Everybody there, all their friends, they’re a beautiful couple and magical in their own right. Everybody there in that booth.”

Cruise added, “I hadn’t been to a football game since pre-Covid, where I was working and everything. So to get to hang out there and have that moment, it was a lot of fun … she knows her stuff.”

Ed Sheeran‘s tour, long shrouded in political controversy, has now escalated into fear.

The “Shape of You” hitmaker’s Philadelphia concert took an unexpected turn when he admitted he was afraid to get too close to the crowd. The concert also marked Sheeran’s first major response to the unending Macklemore drama.

Ed Sheeran still took the stage at Lincoln Financial Field on September 19, despite growing attention surrounding Macklemore’s removal from the tour. He also addressed the controversy directly, apologizing to fans and acknowledging his mistakes.

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Sheeran told the Philadelphia audience that his usual stage setup had changed for the concert. He explained that he had originally planned to perform on a B Stage during the show. That setup would have placed him directly in the middle of the audience. 

The singer ultimately decided against it because he was unsure how the crowd would react. “I didn’t know what this audience would be like,” he told the crowd.

Sheeran added that he didn’t know whether fans might throw things at him if he stood among them. The “Thinking Out Loud” singer openly admitted:

“I was afraid of what might happen if I stood in the middle. And I will admit that.”

The decision reflected the heightened security concerns surrounding his first Philadelphia performance since the Macklemore controversy erupted. Philadelphia police had previously told TMZ they would take appropriate safety measures. 

The Singer Apologized For ‘Making Mistakes’ 

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Sheeran’s Philadelphia appearance came after an unusually difficult week for his Loop Tour. Every opening act had reportedly stepped away from the remaining dates after Macklemore was removed from the lineup.

The controversy followed Macklemore’s pro-Palestine comments during performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on September 4 and 5. The Grammy singer’s tour promoter said venues had threatened to pull out if Macklemore continued performing.

Sheeran therefore appeared in Philadelphia without an opening act. Other supporting acts, Aaron Rowe, Finneas, and Luke Graham, also announced that they were dropping out of the tour in solidarity. Beoga, the singer’s backing band, also bowed out.

The concert start time was reportedly moved from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The protests outside the venue began around 4:30 p.m. The singer apologized to the audience before continuing with his performance. The Blast revealed that Sheeran told fans he was “making mistakes” and was “so, so sorry” while addressing the backlash directly from the stage. 

Why Ed Sheeran Continued With The Tour

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The “Perfect” singer told the crowd that his concerts have always been intended to provide a safe environment for everyone. He said honoring his commitment to his fans remained essential to who he was. “I don’t want to disappoint fans,” Sheeran said. He also explained that he had never wanted to become an activist musician. 

Sheeran also called the Israel-Palestine conflict the most complex political issue on the planet. The singer said he was concerned about venues pre-approving content before performances. He argued that although such practices happen in places where he performs worldwide, they should not happen in what he called “the free world.”

Sheeran also directly addressed questions about where he stood regarding Israel and Palestine. He nevertheless said he could no longer hide how he felt about the humanitarian situation. Sheeran described what happened in Israel and at the Nova Music Festival on October 7 as horrific.

He then described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic and unjustifiable, and disproportionate.” He also said the loss of civilian and children’s lives was devastating. The singer said the injustice in the West Bank could not be overlooked.

Macklemore Was Honored With A Gaza Mural

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Macklemore’s removal did not end the attention his comments drew. The rapper subsequently pledged $1 million from his tour net earnings to humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza. He also continued speaking publicly about the conflict after leaving Sheeran’s tour.

His actions attracted support from people who viewed his public statements as an important use of his platform. The Blast reported that a mural honoring Macklemore appeared in Gaza City after he was removed from the tour.

Local artists Anne Redwan and Qusai al-Helo created the artwork. The artwork showed the rapper draped in a Palestinian flag with a message thanking him for using his voice. Ms. Rachel reportedly matched Macklemore’s commitment.

Gillette Stadium owner Robert Kraft also said Sheeran had pledged $2 million toward humanitarian relief and asked him to match that amount. Macklemore had previously accused Kraft of being involved in efforts by venue owners to oppose his continued participation on the tour.

He reportedly used Instagram to redirect attention toward the humanitarian situation in Palestine. TicketData founder Keith Pagello reported a rise in the rapper’s Red Rocks prices. He said the get-in price climbed 45% in three days.

Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia Stop Faced Uncertainty

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Before Sheeran’s Philadelphia performance, questions had already emerged about the concert’s ticket sales. Hundreds of tickets were reportedly still available through StubHub hours before the show. The available tickets were listed between $56 and $251. 

The singer also faced planned demonstrations outside Lincoln Financial Field. The Philly Palestine Coalition and Shut Down D&Z had called on supporters to gather outside the venue. He had set the venue’s all-time concert attendance record in June 2023 with 77,900 fans during his Mathematics tour.

The changes to the Loop Tour have extended beyond one Philadelphia performance. Sheeran was left to continue the remaining dates as the solo act after several performers and his backing band departed.

The Blast had previously reported that the tour had around 17 dates remaining. The singer’s team remained confident in his ability to perform major arena shows without his usual supporting lineup.

Sweet Magnolias star JoAnna Garcia Swisher is breaking her silence after the show’s shocking cancellation after five seasons.

“How do you say goodbye to something that became so much more than a job? Seven years. Five seasons. A million tiny moments that somehow became a whole life,” Garcia Swisher, 47, wrote via Instagram on Sunday, September 20. “Sweet Magnolias came into my world during a chapter that held some of my deepest loss and, somehow, some of my greatest joy.”

Garcia Swisher, who explained that both of her parents died during production of the first few seasons, starred on Sweet Magnolias as Maddie Townsend. The Netflix hit followed Maddie’s life in the small town of Serenity, South Carolina, with her best friends, Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott) and Helen Decatur (Heather Headley) by her side.

“In a time when I wasn’t always sure how to keep moving forward, Serenity gave me somewhere to go,” Garcia Swisher continued on Sunday. “These people gave me somewhere to belong. They made me laugh when I was sure I had forgotten how. They let me be sad when I needed to be. They showed up. Again and again and again, and maybe that’s what I will carry with me most.”

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Sweet Magnolias is raising the romance bar when the Netflix show finally comes back for its fifth season. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly while promoting Hallmark’s Providence Falls, JoAnna García Swisher says the next installment has the “most romance” Sweet Magnolias has ever had. “That is across the board. It’s a roller coaster […]

Netflix announced on Friday, September 18, that Sweet Magnolias was canceled and will not return for a once-potential season 6.

“This show was always about showing up for the people you love. About friends becoming family. About life not turning out exactly the way you planned, and choosing to build something beautiful anyway,” Garcia Swisher added. “Somewhere along the way, while we were telling those stories, we started living them too. To every single person who made this show, and every single person who watched it, loved it, shared it, and found a little piece of themselves in Serenity … thank you.”

She continued, “You will never fully know what you gave me. Five seasons. Seven years. One really, really beautiful chapter of my life. I’m not quite sure I’m ready to close it, but I am so incredibly grateful I got to live it.”

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In the wake of Sweet Magnolias’ shocking conclusion, Garcia Swisher will reunite with showrunner Sheryl J. Anderson to adapt Lauren Edmondson’s novel Ladies of the House for Netflix.

“From the moment I read Lauren Edmondson’s Ladies of the House, I fell completely in love with Daisy, Cricket and Wallis: their relationships, their messiness, their strength, and most of all, their heart,” Garcia Swisher said in a Friday statement. “I am beyond excited to continue to tell meaningful, female-driven stories alongside the incredible Sheryl Anderson. … Netflix has been my creative home for the past seven years, and I couldn’t imagine a better place, or a better team, to tell this story.”

All five seasons of Sweet Magnolias are streaming on Netflix.

Tender loving care! Lizzo, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alana and Danielle Haim, Jaleel White, and more celebs had plenty to cluck about at TenderFest 2026.

The annual chicken tender festival took over The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California, on Saturday, Sept. 19, where attendees and celebrity judges put their taste buds to work in the ConTender Competition to crown the best take on the crispy classic.

Guests got their fill from vendors including Delilah, Dave’s Hot Chicken, Pizzeria Mozza, Marvin, Le Coupé, Box Chicken, Raising Cane’s, Chimmelier, Tendercrush, Miya Miya, Jitlada, Petit Trois and Lucia, while dipping, snacking, and mingling with stars throughout the night.

The foodie fête has also drawn plenty of famous faces in years past, including Kris Jenner, Diplo, Benny Blanco, and Sydney Sweeney.

When all was said and done, Jitlada ruled the roost, taking home the ConTender Cup and a cash prize benefiting the restaurant’s charity of choice.

And no feast is complete without dessert! Henry’s Secret Ice Cream, All About The Cinnamon, and Gone Bananas Bread helped end the night on a sweet note.

Hungry for more? TenderFest is heading beyond the West Coast for the first time, making its Chicago, Illinois, debut on Saturday, Oct. 10.

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Y’all! Ciara has never been one to let a little something like pregnancy slow her down—and she made that clear once again while taking over the stage in Las Vegas. As a clip from her latest performance continues making rounds online, fans are getting a reminder that the singer is still bringing that signature energy, even while expecting.

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Ciara Keeps It Moving While Expecting

This week, a clip of Ciara performing at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas began floating around, showing the pregnant singer delivering a high-energy set complete with intense choreography. At one point, Ciara joked with the crowd, saying, “Y’all know me and this baby up here bouncing around,” as she continued dancing and smiling into the microphone.

For the performance, Ciara rocked blonde curly hair with a full face beat and a bedazzled Outkast T-shirt. She paired the statement top with layered chains, black pants featuring slits and fringe, sneakers, and black gloves with metallic cutouts, completing the look while keeping the energy high onstage.

Fans Go Up In The Comments

Folks quickly ran to iHeartRadio’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on Ciara’s high-energy performance. Some joked that if Ciara can keep up with choreography while pregnant, they might need to get back in the gym. While others think baby Cinco is already officially part of the show!

One Instagram user @shainaaross said, “Pregnant and performing and I need like 12 iced coffees to get out of bed 😂😭”

This Instagram user @janet4739 added, “Most doctors said keep physical when you are pregnant. Easy delivery, one push, is all you need.”

And, Instagram user @prettyprettygoddess joked, “Oh she been riding lmfao 😂😂😂😂”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @_clari.matos wrote, “Ohhh! 😮‍💨And what’s your super power?!🤰🔥♥️”

While Instagram user @miracleebieri claimed, “This is my sign to go back to the gym 😢”

Lastly, Instagram user @inspirationsbyfee shared, “Cinco is apart of the show!🔥🔥🔥😍😍👏🏽”

Not Charlamagne Struggling With The Assignment

A video shared to Charlamagne Tha God’s Instagram shows him and Jess Hilarious in the audience attempting to recreate one of Ciara’s iconic moves—the one where she leans alllll the way back. Now, we’re all for giving it the old college try, but chile… we’re not exactly sure what was going on in that crowd!

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Chad Gilbert, the founding guitarist and driving creative force behind New Found Glory, has died at 45. The pop-punk band announced that Gilbert died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 20, surrounded by loved ones. His wife, Lisa Cimorelli, and his mother, Jackie, were reportedly beside him during his final moments.

Gilbert’s death comes after a years-long battle with a rare form of adrenal cancer and emergency brain surgery earlier this year. However, an official cause of death was not disclosed in the announcement.

New Found Glory announced Gilbert’s death in an emotional Instagram statement signed by Cimorelli and his bandmates Jordan Pundik, Ian Grushka, Cyrus Bolooki and Dan O’Connor. “On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep. He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,” the statement began.

“We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went. The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be,” they added.

The statement emphasized that Gilbert considered his family more important than his extensive accomplishments as a musician. “He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true,” the announcement continued.

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Gilbert is survived by Cimorelli, their daughter Lily, his mother, and his brother Brian. “Rest in peace, Chad. We love you forever,” the message read.

New Found Glory Honored His Lasting Influence

Gilbert helped establish New Found Glory in Coral Springs, Florida, in 1997 and remained a central part of the band for nearly three decades. Along with playing lead guitar, he contributed heavily to the band’s songwriting and helped shape the energetic pop-punk sound that earned the group a dedicated following.

“Chad’s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape New Found Glory for nearly three decades,” the band wrote. “Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings.”

The group added that Gilbert’s influence would remain inseparable from its future music and live performances. “While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had,” they said. “His influence will always be part of New Found Glory, and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play.”

The Guitarist Underwent Emergency Brain Surgery

Gilbert had openly documented his cancer battle after initially revealing his diagnosis in 2021.

Doctors discovered a pheochromocytoma, a rare tumor that develops in the adrenal gland, after Gilbert was found unresponsive at home. The malignant mass was reportedly approximately eight inches long and required emergency surgery. The cancer later spread to his spine and lungs, leading to additional treatments and radiation.

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His health took another frightening turn in February 2026 when he began experiencing weakness in his left hand and leg. Gilbert struggled to control his movements during a New Found Glory performance in Nashville and later began stumbling and falling.

A CT scan revealed three tumors in his brain. He underwent successful surgery on February 27, although he did not publicly disclose the procedure until March.

Gilbert regained function in his left hand immediately after surgery and continued updating fans about his recovery, according to Entertainment Weekly.

Chad Gilbert Later Received A More Serious Diagnosis

In April, Gilbert revealed that doctors had updated his diagnosis from metastatic pheochromocytoma to stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma, also known as ACC. The new diagnosis carried a more serious prognosis, but Gilbert remained focused on his family and his determination to continue making music.

Cimorelli told PEOPLE that the updated diagnosis was devastating because previous treatments had appeared to be working.

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Gilbert nevertheless spoke gratefully about the life he had built with his wife and daughter. He continued working on music throughout his illness and set his sights on returning to the stage.

Chad Gilbert Helped Shape A Pop-Punk Generation

New Found Glory emerged during the late 1990s and became one of the most influential acts of the early 2000s pop-punk movement. Songs including “My Friends Over You,” “Hit or Miss” and “All Downhill from Here” became staples of the genre.

Few modern courtroom dramas manage to keep fans on the edge of their seats for over 2 hours, but this 2023 masterpiece sure does. Premiering at the 76th Cannes Film Festival, the French legal thriller turns one suspicious death into a sharp examination of marriage, leaving viewers even more uncertain as it progresses. At Cannes, the film won the prestigious Palme d’Or, then secured the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay after receiving five nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Directed by French filmmaker Justine Triet, Anatomy of a Fall is one of the most suspenseful thrillers of all time. It owes much of its success to the brilliant direction and screenplay, as well as the outstanding performance of lead star Sandra Hüller. Hüller, whom you may recognize from the mega sci-fi hitProject Hail Mary, portrays novelist Sandra Voyter, who is trying to prove her innocence in her husband’s death. Three years later, Hüller’s performance still fuels debate over whether her character is grieving, manipulating, or simply surviving, showing how well the film’s awards-season success has aged.

For those who have yet to watch the award-winning drama since its 2023 debut, now is the time to catch up on Netflix. Subscribers in the U.S. have until September 22, 2026, to watch Anatomy of a Fall before it exits the streamer the following day. Keep in mind, however, that streaming removals can occasionally shift when licensing agreements receive late extensions.

‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Is One of the Most Perfect Thrillers on Netflix Right Now

Boasting a Certified Fresh 96% critics score and 91% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, Anatomy of a Fall is one of the best movies of the 2020s, a feat it still maintains to date. At the center of the mystery thriller is Sandra, who is accused of killing her husband Samuel after his body is discovered beneath their isolated Alpine home. The couple’s visually impaired son, Daniel, becomes a crucial witness, forcing the trial to examine not just a fatal fall, but every unresolved wound within the family. Also starring in the 151-minute film are Swann Arlaud, Milo Machado-Graner, Antoine Reinartz, and Samuel Theis in supporting roles.

Anatomy of a Fall leaves Netflix on September 23. Follow Collider to stay updated.

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May 22, 2023

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Justine Triet

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Justine Triet, Arthur Harari

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When it comes to clocking the tea, y’all know Latto will always step in and check whoever about whatever! And that’s exactly the energy she brought after folks online started sharing their opinions about her and her sister Brooklyn Nikole’s viral family farm video. The funny sibling vlog immediately had fans talking, but Big Mama didn’t let the chatter slide. She seemingly came through with a subliminal message that made it clear she peeped the shade.

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Latto & Brooklyn Nikole Bring Fans Along For Some Family Farm Fun

Recently, Latto and her sister Brooklyn Nikole dropped a TikTok vlog giving fans a peek at their family’s farm. The now-viral clip shows the sisters cruising around in a golf cart, showing off their chickens, cows, barns and even squeezing in a lil’ farm fit check. Latto and Brooklyn laughed and joked about farm life, but chileee, the video had some folks feeling a way! Some accused the girlies of “cosplaying,” while others brought Latto’s background into the conversation, pointing out that the she’s biracial.

Big Mama Appears To Clock The Shade After Family Farm Video Sparks Online Debate

Well, it looks like Big Mama ended up peeping some of the chatter. Shortly after Brooklyn shared the vlog, Latto reposted lyrics from Karrahbooo’s ‘Inside The Booth’ record on her Instagram Story. The screenshot showed Karrahboo’s bars which said, “They sit on the internet debating ’bout my race.” 

Social Media Pops OFF After Latto Reposts Lyrics About Race

Once fans caught Latto’s repost, they immediately started speculating that Big Mama was clocking the reactions to her and Brooklyn’s farm video. Reactions to Latto’s repost continued to pop OFF over in The Shade Room’s comment section. Some folks said they already know Latto is biracial, so there’s nothing to debate. Meanwhile, others said they’re too busy debating gas prices and grocery bills to worry about Big Mama’s race right now.

Instagram user @mz_microphone wrote, “Lattoooo pleasseeeee not right now gas is $15,000 a gallon!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @tteresa_mendoza wrote, “Girl chill. Hell folks think I’m Russian when my mom and dad black asf lol.” 

While Instagram user @daijaxessence wrote, “Y’all proving her point in the comments 😂😂” 

porshadeshannon wrote, “What’s there to debate? Her name was Mulatto at one point. 🥴” 

Then Instagram user @ranellroy wrote, “Gas prices is $7 a gallon Latto. Ain’t nobody worried about your race right now.” 

Another Instagram user @fintech_barbie_ wrote, “We’ve seen her parents. Her dad is black, her mom is white. Who’s debating and why? 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @lexiiuniverse wrote, “Girl I’m busy debating between grocery prices and gas prices 😂😂” 

While another Instagram user @yoke_87 wrote, “If y’all wasn’t she got y’all talking now.” 

Lastly, Instagram user @moodyg.rl wrote, “Why Latto got so many people this mad😭😭😭😭” 

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