Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie is all grown up!

Taking to Instagram on Friday, April 24, Jamie Lynn, 35, got emotional as she reflected on motherhood ahead of Maddie’s high school graduation.

“Welp….the grad invites are sent, the cap and gown arrived, and the last regular day of school is here….I guess the lovely state of denial that I forced myself to be in has to end, bc the reality of time is coming at me like a freight train,” Jamie Lynn wrote of Maddie, 17.

“I know the saying ‘the days are long, but the years are short’ is one of the most cliche sayings, bc it’s said so much, but I now know that cliches are only said so much bc they continue to ring true in every lifetime throughout the test of time.”

Jamie Lynn, who is the younger sister of Britney Spears, went on to describe how much it meant to her to watch her daughter grow up.

“Having the privilege of watching your children grow up is one of the most beautiful & fulfilling things we can experience as humans, and I am so grateful for each every up & down moment throughout the journey of motherhood this far,” she wrote. “It’s bittersweet, bc you’re so proud of everything they have accomplished this far, and so excited to watch everything that their future will bring, while also longing for them to stay your baby forever.”

She added, “I know I’m one of luckiest mamas in the world, so I’ll stop my rambling now, until I completely lose it on graduation day.”

In 2007, Jamie Lynn found out that she was pregnant with her first baby when she was still a teenager and starring on Nickelodeon series Zoey 101.

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Jamie Lynn and ex-boyfriend Casey Aldridge welcomed Maddie in June 2008. (Jamie Lynn also shares daughter Ivey Joan, 8, with husband Jamie Watson, who she married in March 2014.)

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The Sweet Magnolias star opened up to Dopple in 2019 about what it was like being a young mom and how her outlook on parenting evolved over time.

“I don’t feel like a young mom at all now, but I guess that’s because I had my first daughter so very young. I used to be insecure at times, because I was always the youngest mom in the room,” she told the outlet.

She added, “I quickly learned that being a good and competent mother has nothing to do with age. I have met some of the most wonderful amazing moms who are anywhere from 20 years old to 50 years old, so young or old, love is all it’s really about.”

Science fiction is a genre known for pushing boundaries. It’s in these stories that we are transported to other worlds, meet new lifeforms, and see what would happen if our perception were expanded. Released by Netflix in 2023, They Cloned Tyrone sits at a lofty 95% on Rotten Tomatoes for that reason — it takes our expectations of a sci-fi movie, and goes in a different direction.

With an incredible cast led by John Boyega, Jamie Foxx, and Teyonah Parris, director Juel Taylor’s film remains a favorite with streaming fans after its release. A revisit makes its appeal obvious.

Why They Cloned Tyrone Is One of Netflix’s Best Sci-Fi Movies

They Cloned Tyrone is set in a suburban neighborhood called the Glen, where a drug dealer named Fontaine (Boyega) visits one of his customers, a pimp named Slick Charles (Foxx), for money he is owed. After the transaction, Fontaine is killed by a rival drug dealer in front of Slick. The next day, however, Fontaine arrives alive and unharmed, with no memory of the night before. Confused, Slick takes Fontaine and his associate Yo-Yo (Parris) on an investigation that uncovers a shocking secret: that Black residents of the Glen are being controlled through everyday products such as fried chicken, music, and hair products, in a racially motivated government experiment.

Creating a labyrinth of mystery that never forgets to be entertaining, the movie is a terrific satire of systemic racism, social engineering, and cultural stereotypes. Amid the intelligence of the concept is a rapid-fire comedy provided by the excellent duo of Foxx and Parris, which becomes a highlight of the film, as they play two people entirely unprepared to be saviors of their community.

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What makes the film so compelling is its ability to mix multiple genres into one vibrant adventure. The film incorporates elements of 1970s blaxploitation movies in the form of the characters’ clothing, slang, and even their names. However, the references become critiques as we learn the depth of the main trio, exposing the reductive nature that the genre can have on Black identity.

There is also a kind of horror to the system of control they try to destroy, one that commodifies aspects of their lives in order to limit their progress. The film has been compared favorably to hits like Get Out and Sorry To Bother You in the way that it introduces a concept that allows us to reflect on society, with the most unsettling feeling coming from the realization that the story is tethered to real life.

Finally, there are aspects of the conspiracy thriller, particularly through the appearance of Nixon (Kiefer Sutherland) as an operative behind the conspiracy, who reveals what’s truly going on and what they are up against. All these elements come together to make a multi-faceted story that is not content with relying on clichés.

Why John Boyega Is the Heart of They Cloned Tyrone

It’s likely most people will be familiar with star Boyega as Finn, the courageous former Stormtrooper who featured in all three of the Star Wars sequel movies. Leaving one of the biggest franchises of all time can be a difficult path for any actor, but the British star pivoted by returning to the genre that launched him.

As Fontaine, he remains the film’s emotional anchor, a character who remains focused and stoic while chaos reigns around him. Parris and Foxx’s effective comedy allows him to provide the drama, something that every high-concept movie needs in order not to spiral out of control as the story goes on. He is of the world that Taylor creates, but he also feels individual, more than a clone of what came before.

There’s a pleasing parallel with Moses, the character he played in his 2011 breakthrough Attack the Block, about a teenage gang defending their council estate from alien invasion. The satirical absurdity and social commentary resemble the themes in They Cloned Tyrone, and just like that film, Moses is the strong grounding the movie needs to succeed. It’s a full-circle moment that brings the actor back to what brought him to the audiences’ attention.

Destined to become a cult classic, They Cloned Tyrone continues a trend in science fiction where the outlandish is used to explain issues in reality. Strong performances, wicked humor, and a thoughtful message combine to make a movie that is more intentional than its chaotic exterior would have you believe. If you haven’t seen it, now’s the time to seek it out.

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July 21, 2023

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119 Minutes

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Juel Taylor

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Tony Rettenmaier, Juel Taylor

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Things got a little too real on live TV, but Nikki Glaser handled it like a pro. The comedian made an appearance on “Live with Kelly and Mark” on April 22, where a minor wardrobe mishap quickly turned into a hilarious on-air moment thanks to her quick wit.

As soon as Glaser sat down in a baby blue sleeveless minidress featuring rosette details, co-host Kelly Ripa didn’t hesitate to point out what viewers may have already noticed. “So chic! I love this,” Ripa said. “Oh wait, you can see your underpants.”

With Mark Consuelos jokingly covering his eyes using a cue card, Glaser leaned forward to fix her dress, but not before delivering a perfectly timed comeback. “It’s just for you,” she joked.

Rather than shy away from the moment, Glaser fully embraced it, continuing to joke that the reveal was “right down the barrel” before adding a quick, “Sorry, guys.”

Ripa played along with the bit, saying, “I don’t mind at all,” which only fueled Glaser’s humor even more. “I’ll send you a picture later,” she responded.

See the video here.

Beyond the viral moment, Glaser also shared details about heading back to her hometown of St. Louis, Missouri, where she filmed her upcoming stand-up special “Good Girl.” She joked about the unexpected mix of familiar faces who showed up to support her at the Fabulous Fox Theatre, turning the crowd into a full-circle moment from her past.

“It was lots of people from high school, you know, people from my pilates class, my self-tan lady from the strip mall,” she said. “But it was fun. It’s fine, I guess, that my childhood dentist knows about my sex life now. I guess that’s appropriate.”

While some viewers found the moment entertaining, others were far more critical, taking to social media to share their thoughts. One user wrote, “Show some class.”

Another added, “She’s trying anything and everything to become relevant; she’s not funny, never has been. She comes off as trying too hard to mimic being one of the guys, but still a woman. Doesn’t work; she comes off as crude and obnoxious.”

A third commented, “No class, no talented hack.” Meanwhile, another user chimed in, “Dressed like a teenager, give me a break.”

Glaser Roasts Star-Studded Crowd At Time100 Gala

Glaser brought edge to the Time100 Gala, and the A-list crowd was front and center for it. The comedian, who was also honored on Time’s prestigious list, took the stage in New York City on April 23 in front of a room packed with stars like Hilary Duff and Dakota Johnson, alongside influential figures from across industries.

Wasting no time, Glaser leaned into her bold humor, referencing the Epstein files and poking fun at the event itself. “Welcome to the Time100, the one list you actually want to be on this year,” she said.

She also joked that the gala was the “only ceremony of the year where the girls from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ aren’t singing ‘Golden,’” setting the tone for a night filled with her trademark, no-filter comedy.

Glaser didn’t stop there. She quickly zeroed in on guest Gayle King, using her recent headline-making moment as comedic fuel. Referencing King’s 2025 trip aboard Blue Origin, Glaser delivered one of the night’s most talked-about punchlines. “You had the courage to do something that so many people wouldn’t have the guts to do: Spend 12 minutes alone with Katy Perry,” she told King.

Nikki Glaser Gets Candid About Open Relationship Dynamic

Glaser isn’t shying away from personal topics, either. During a recent appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the comedian opened up about her unconventional relationship with longtime boyfriend Chris Convy, revealing she’s comfortable with him seeing other people.

“He probably wouldn’t appreciate me elaborating on that, but there’s been interesting things that have been really fun for me to hear about,” she said. “He’s 45 and I’m like, ‘Get out there, get some, know that you’re a sexual being again.’ Sometimes I’m too busy to be really sexy, so I’m like, ‘Go out and get some attention.’”

Her latest stand-up special, “Nikki Glaser: Good Girl,” is now streaming on Hulu.

Chicago Fire is going through another change with showrunner Andrea Newman exiting after more than a decade.

Newman, who has worked on the NBC series for its entire 14-season run, is leaving and co-executive producer Victor Teran is taking over the role. Newman joined Chicago Fire after the pilot as co-executive producer before being promoted to executive producer then co-showrunner before becoming sole showrunner in 2023.

“Working at Chicago Fire, with the absolute best cast and crew in the business, has been the highlight of my career,” Newman said in a statement. “Like so many others, I was inspired to get into TV writing because of Dick, so what a thrill it’s been to work with him and the amazing Wolf team of Peter Jankowski, Rebecca McGill and Anastasia Puglisi. I’m so grateful to them, Derek Haas and the NBC and Universal execs who have been so supportive of the show all along the way. After 14 years, you really do become a family and working with this group will always feel like home.”

Jankowski, meanwhile, released a separate statement, which read, “We’re sad to say goodbye to Andrea. She’s been at the center of the heart and soul of Chicago Fire since the beginning and the show thrived under her watch. We’re grateful for her commitment to the development of the next generation and know the show will be in great hands with Victor taking the reins.”

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One Chicago fans are no strangers to seeing shakeups within Chicago Fire, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D. over the years. After there were some questions about the franchise’s revolving door of cast members, NBC’s president of program planning Jeff Bader explained why he wasn’t concerned.

“Cast comes in, cast goes out,” Bader told TVLine in an interview published in July 2024. “It’s interesting. Because every year there are cast changes, and every year someone asks the same question about what’s going on within the One Chicago universe. But [those shows] just keep going on.”

Bader pointed out that each of the Chicago shows have continued to find success, adding, “We’re thrilled with how the Chicagos do on Wednesday. We have no plans on changing anything on that night.”

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Newman, meanwhile, teased onscreen shifts ahead of the next season.

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“We’re going to have a lot of turnover,” Newman told TVLine in May 2025. “And a lot craziness going on in the CFD from the top, where people are being cut and moved, and everything’s going to get shaken up next season. There will be hellos, and there will be goodbyes. I’ll say that. That’s for sure.”

Newman also made it clear that nothing is guaranteed.

“There’s nobody safe in this shakeup,” Newman explained to TV Insider that same month. “So next season is going to be about how the s*** really hits the fan once that mandate comes down and how things get shaken up and how our team can hold together as a family while all this craziness is happening around them.”