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Kim Kardashian Declines Inmate’s Legal Help Request
Kim Kardashian‘s involvement in criminal justice advocacy has made her a figure of interest in high-profile legal cases over the years. In newly surfaced jailhouse calls, Mackenzie Shirilla, who was convicted of murder and was the subject of the Netflix documentary “The Crash,” expressed her desire to have the aspiring lawyer take on her case.
Kardashian began her advocacy sometime in 2017 and has successfully helped in freeing several non-violent and first-time offenders who were given harsh sentences.

In 2022, Mackenzie Shirilla was charged with the murder of her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan. Shirilla was behind the wheel, driving at 100 mph, when she drove directly into a brick building, killing the two passengers. Her case is the focus of the Netflix documentary “The Crash,” released on May 15.
PEOPLE obtained an undated jailhouse call between Shirilla and an unnamed individual, in which they were discussing the possibility of Kim Kardashian hearing about her high-profile case. “Well, maybe Kim Kardashian’s seen,” Shirilla said. The individual agreed, saying that Kardashian knowing Shirilla’s case is the only good thing about the media circus.
“You have to figure out because I’m real nervous and I want Kim Kardashian to be my lawyer,” Shirilla stated, later adding, “Tell her I buy all her SKIMS and I only wear SKIMS.”
The Reality Star Doesn’t Want Anything To Do With The Case

Kardashian is an aspiring lawyer, but she has yet to pass the California Bar Exam. She has helped free several inmates through her advocacy work, but according to a report from TMZ, she isn’t interested in Shirilla’s case.
A source close to the reality star said that Kardashian lends her support to inmates who have shown that they have been rehabilitated, and also those who she believes were wrongfully convicted or have been given excessive sentences and deserve a second chance. Shirilla’s case, per the insider, doesn’t align with her advocacy.
Mackenzie Shirilla Was Convicted Of Murder
In 2022, 17-year-old Shirilla was with 20-year-old Russo and 19-year-old Flanagan, driving home from a graduation party they attended. As seen in video footage, Shirilla suddenly accelerated after turning down a road, driving directly into a brick building. Both Russo and Flanagan were killed in an instant, and Shirilla was left with grave injuries.
Prosecutors in the case argued the teen intentionally crashed the car, citing her failing relationship with Russo. Shirilla’s defense argued that she had POTS, a condition that causes rapid heart rate spikes and brief blackouts. However, the evidence showed the teen’s foot was pressed on the accelerator seconds before the impact.
At a bench trial, a judge found Shirilla guilty of 12 felony counts, including murder, felonious assault, and aggravated vehicular homicide. She was sentenced to two concurrent life sentences with the possibility of parole after 15 years. Her legal team is actively fighting her conviction.
Kim Kardashian’s Criminal Justice Advocacy
Alice Marie Johnson, in a desperate attempt to provide for her family, got involved in a drug trafficking organization as a mule, relaying messages between sellers and distributors. She was convicted of drug conspiracy and money laundering in 1996 and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Kardashian got legal representation to take over Johnson’s case and personally lobbied for the inmate’s clemency. Johnson was released from prison in 2018 and was later granted a full pardon.
By 2019, Fox reported that the businesswoman had helped free 17 inmates from prison through her advocacy efforts, funding projects and supporting campaigns quietly.
“Once I saw that I was able to make a difference, I couldn’t stop there, and I realized there were so many other people to help,” Kardashian said at a TIME 100 Summit in 2023.
The SKIMS Mogul’s Law Journey

In 2018, Kardashian began her journey into law by becoming a legal apprentice under California’s Law Office Study Program. The reality star passed the “Baby Bar,” the first-year law students’ examination, in 2021 after her fourth attempt.
Kardashian completed her law apprenticeship in 2025 and subsequently took the California Bar Exam, but she didn’t receive a passing score. The exam is notoriously difficult, having one of the lowest pass rates in the country.
As The Blast previously reported, Kardashian will not be taking the California Bar Exam in 2026. She will instead focus on her professional commitments and try again next year.
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Brandi Glanville Thinks She Has Sexually Transmitted Ringworm
Brandi Glanville believes that she might have contracted “sexually transmitted ringworm.”
“I have a quick question. Have you heard about sexually transmitted ringworm?” Glanville, 53, asked podcast guest Lisa Ann on the Thursday, May 21, episode of her “Brandi Unfiltered” show. “I feel like I have it … in my throat.”
Ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect the hair, skin or nails, according to the CDC. It can spread through skin-to-skin or sexual contact, which causes more severe infections.
“It’s one of these things that most people don’t know what to look for,” Ann, an author and media personality, claimed. “We had to train our makeup artists that when a new member of talent would show up, they would have to get naked in a window where there’s good light and they would inspect their body to see if they see any patches because it’s incredibly contagious.”
As for Glanville, she believes that she allegedly contracted the infection after dating “somebody in that industry.”
“He would only, you know, my face … because he didn’t want to get me pregnant,” she said, without identifying her date. “He didn’t know that ship had sailed. I’m like, ‘OK, whatever, I’m not going to correct you. Alright, honey.’ And in my mouth in all that, [then] my girlfriend told me about it yesterday. I knew nothing about it.”
Glanville said that she already underwent multiple tests to find out if she had a sexually transmitted disease in her throat, which came back negative.
“I really just heard about ringworm yesterday, and they can apparently … burrow in, like, if it’s in your throat,” the Bravo alum said. “If it’s in your throat, they can burrow deep into your ears and all that.”
Glanville has faced multiple mysterious health issues over the years, including a facial disfigurement that she blames on a parasite.
“It’s been a slow process, but I’m finally getting back to my normal routine and feeling like myself again,” Glanville exclusively told Us Weekly in December 2025, noting she has “a fresh start” after moving to a new house. “The new space has really helped me reset and focus on creating a calmer, more positive environment for myself.”
She continued, “I’m enjoying keeping things simple, spending more time at home, and really taking care of myself. … I’m actively filming my YouTube series and working on a variety of new projects, so my focus is really on everything I’m creating today. It’s been exciting to grow and explore new platforms.”
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The Unfairly Overlooked, High-Octane Space Movie Sued For Being The Best Thing Since Snake Plissken
By Joshua Tyler
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Lockout begins with Guy Pearce being punched in the face. He’s playing an operative named Snow, and he’s unfazed by the blood dripping down his face. He’s rewarded for each of his witty retorts with another punch, but he keeps right on quipping, keeps right on taking those punches. 2012’s Lockout is that kind of action movie.
With a genius performance, Guy Pearce created one of the best action heroes since John McClane; unfortunately, he’s wasted in a mediocre prison-break movie that just happens to be set in outer space. Lockout could have been the next Escape from New York. Snow is everything you’d want in a modern-day Snake Plissken, but for most of its running time, Lockout fails to muster up the energy necessary to match its dynamic lead character.
In Space, No One Can Hear You Escape

The plot involves a maximum security prison floating in near-Earth orbit. Why keep a prison outside our atmosphere? It’s not to keep the inmates in check since all the prisoners are kept unconscious. That’s the biggest problem with Lockout: it’s set in outer space for no real reason other than that someone thought that might be fun. It doesn’t make much sense, but they were right; it is.
The prisoners find a way to regain consciousness and quickly seize control of their maximum-security space station. As luck would have it, the prison takeover coincides with an inspection by the president’s daughter (Maggie Grace). She’s quickly taken hostage. To get her out, they’ll need the craziest badass planet Earth has to offer, and as we’ve learned by watching a guy named Rupert punch him in the face, that’s definitely Snow.
Going Fast And Slow

Watching Guy Pearce insult, mock, and blow up everyone who gets in his way is a delight. Worth the price of admission. But as an action movie, sometimes Lockout doesn’t know what level it’s supposed to work at.
Some of it moves so blazingly fast that it’s almost impossible to follow what’s going on. A high-speed chase on Earth is reduced to a series of random blurs, probably to hide bad computer-generated FX, but whatever the reason, it’s a mess.

Up on the space station, things move more slowly and boil down to a lot of skulking around in air ducts. I really wish action movies would find something other than air ducts to use.
Guy Pearce Makes Lockout A Must-See
Pearce is electric, and the outer-space elements, when they’re moving at a reasonable speed, add an admittedly unnecessary but entirely fun secondary layer to what’s going on. With a little work, maybe this could have been the next Demolition Man; instead, it’s a mid-level action movie with an unforgettable character who keeps getting punched and then gets back up to quip again.

Mid-level or not, Lockout is worth watching for Guy Pearce. Those quips are dynamite.

Sued For Being Too Much Like A Great Movie
Lockout’s similarities to Escape From New York aren’t just my opinion; it’s the opinion of French courts. John Carpenter, Escape From New York co-writer Nick Castle, and rights holder StudioCanal sued in France, arguing that Luc Besson and EuropaCorp had plagiarized their film.

In 2015, a French court agreed and awarded €80,000 in damages, far below the roughly €3 million the plaintiffs had reportedly sought. Besson appealed, but in 2016 a Paris appeals court not only upheld the ruling, it increased the damages to €450,000, finding that Lockout had “massively borrowed key elements” from Carpenter’s 1981 film.
Besson’s side argued the movie was just working in familiar genre territory and that Escape From New York had influences of its own, but the court was not persuaded. It was a rare case where the usual “homage or rip-off?” debate around genre movies became an actual legal defeat.
Why Lockout Failed

At the box office, Lockout never found much traction. Released in April 2012 by Open Road Films, the movie opened to just over $6 million domestically and quickly disappeared from theaters, finishing its U.S. run with around $14 million. Worldwide grosses pushed it past $32 million against a reported budget in the neighborhood of $20 million, meaning it wasn’t a total financial disaster, but it also wasn’t the kind of return needed to launch the sci-fi action franchise EuropaCorp appeared to be aiming for.
The film arrived at a time when audiences were becoming increasingly selective about theatrical sci-fi, with mid-budget originals squeezed between giant superhero spectacles and established franchises. In another era, Lockout probably would have become a reliable sleeper hit on VHS or cable. In 2012, it mostly got buried.

Critically, the response landed in the familiar “fun but dumb” territory surrounding many Luc Besson-produced action movies of the era. The Fifth Element mastermind Luc Besson produced and served as co-writer in Lockout, but didn’t direct it, which might explain some of its problems.
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Alleged Mom Of His Kids Shares Photo With Latto
Whew, Roomies! The internet is popping off as per usual, and this time it all circles back to Latto and 21 Savage. After heavy speculation about Latto’s connection to Keyanna Joseph — the alleged mother of 21’s two sons — the timeline finally thinks they got some clarity. Keyanna appears to have dropped a photo of her and Latto together, and you already know folks online are running wild with reactions to the now-viral pic.
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Social Media Reacts After Latto & 21 Savage’s Sons’ Mother Appear In Viral Photo
Timelines are flooded with reactions after Keyanna Joseph appeared to post and then delete a pixelated photo of herself posing alongside her and 21’s two sons and Latto. The image shows them in a room together, with Latto and Keyanna sitting side by side. It’s unclear what led Keyanna to share the image or why it looks so blurry, but folks online went into detective mode instantly.
The TL Can’t Chill After Latto & Keyanna’s Photo Surfaces
Once The Shade Room shared the image of Keyanna and Latto, the Roommates had no chill in the comment section. Plenty of folks said they loved seeing the family affair moment, while others said they’re glad Big Mama never addressed anything and just let the haters speculate.
Instagram user @mzchocolatedrop87 wrote, “There’s nothing wrong with having a healthy coparenting relationship. I love this for all of them. adulting at its finest.”
Instagram user @dabratttvee9 wrote, “This so funny I see why she never explained nun to yall 😂😂😂 cuz look how stuff come out 😂😂😂 but you know how happy and secure your relationship have to be to ignore all the bs y’all put that girl through.”
While Instagram user @lonniegfinesse wrote, “Nawww y’all wanted them folks to beef so bad. Hate when regulars try to relate to the rich.”
Then Instagram user @_millionairemoni wrote, “I thought Latto said she don’t even like being in the same room with a woman who had her man ?? 😂”
Another Instagram user, @jaydenrobison, wrote, “This wasn’t some sneaky link gone wrong. Y’all gotta think outside the box. It may not be your ideal situation, but fortunately it’s not yours.”
Instagram user @nevadababee wrote, “I genuinely wanna know do yall think calling that woman his wife is gonna make him wanna go back to her or something? 😂😂😂😂”
Then another Instagram user @ms_gomez2you wrote, “Everyone saying mind yall business, is the ones that wasn’t minding there own business 😂”
While another Instagram user, @_katty.j, wrote, “They a Blended family that’s it that’s all.”
Finally, Instagram user @buttaflower09 wrote, “I love this for them 😍”
Fans Previously Peeped Keyanna Joseph Reacting To Big Mama’s Pregnancy
Despite what the internet might think, Keyanna Joseph has seemingly shown love to Latto before. In March, she appeared to support Latto amid her pregnancy announcement. At the time, fans speculated that Latto might be expecting her first child after she went MIA for a minute. She then popped back up on social media, teasing a short visual that only showed her shoes and featured her feeding a baby cheetah. While folks tried to figure out whether she planned to drop new music or a baby announcement, it turned out to be both! Shortly after Big Mama’s reveal, fans peeped that Keyanna double-tapped Latto’s teaser clip. She didn’t drop a comment, but folks instantly started trying to figure out whether she cosigned or was confirming Latto and 21’s status.
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Star Trek’s Biggest Mystery Was Answered By One Forgotten Episode
By Chris Snellgrove
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One of the coolest things about Star Trek is that this franchise has had plenty of world-building from the very beginning. Some concepts, such as faster-than-light travel, are grounded in real-world scientific theories, but the writers and producers had to figure out how those scientific ideas would advance within the next few centuries. For example, how would these future explorers classify the different worlds they have discovered? The Original Series gave us a partial answer, revealing that Earth-like worlds are referred to as M-class planets.
This designation was still used in The Next Generation by Captain Picard and his crew, and the term was repeated in spinoffs like Deep Space Nine and Voyager. However, after decades of hearing this term, fans began to ask the obvious questions: what does “M-class” even mean? Where does the term come from, and when did Starfleet begin using it? Eventually, these mysteries were answered by “Strange New World,” a forgotten episode from the much-maligned spinoff Star Trek: Enterprise.
A Not-So-Strange New World

In the Enterprise episode “Strange New World,” the crew has only recently begun their trek through the stars. They encounter a planet with an Earth-like atmosphere and decide to check it out. When a nasty storm approaches, some of the crew (including Tucker and Mayweather) suggest taking shelter in a cave. But things go from bad to worse when they start seeing creepy creatures inside the cave and become paranoid that T’Pol is hiding things from them. In a weird twist, it turns out there were no hostile aliens on the planet: just some wacky pollen that made everyone hallucinate. We get a relatively happy ending, and everyone gets an antidote and lives to trek another day.
So, what does this weird tale of trippy space pollen have to do with Star Trek history? It’s actually the very first episode in the franchise to spell out that the “M” in “Class M” stands for “Minshara Class.” Where did this exotic name come from, though? The Vulcans, of course. “Strange New World” reveals that “Minshara-Class” was the term used for Earth-like planets by Vulcan explorers who (at the time) gathered info from probes rather than planetary scans. Captain Archer’s Enterprise became the first Starfleet vessel to adopt the terminology, which became standard fleetwide within three years.
Setting A New Starfleet Standard

Thanks to Archer’s early adventures in episodes like “Strange New World,” Starfleet had a handy way to classify Earth-like planets. This was important because, according to the Original Series episode “Balance of Terror,” there are likely around three million such planets in the Milky Way galaxy. While Enterprise helped fans learn what M-class actually means, we are still left with a few questions. For example, the Next Generation established that there were four levels of M-class planets. While this is likely used to differentiate different planetary environments (like the arid Vulcan, the rainy Ferenginar, and the downright tropical Risa), this has never been confirmed by the franchise.
Enterprise is a much better show than fans think, and it’s definitely worth watching for these deep dives into franchise lore. Thanks to this show, we know just how much early Starfleet was indebted to the Vulcans, adopting those aliens’ planetary classification schema and using it for centuries. Honestly, that was probably a better choice than letting a space cowboy like Kirk pick the planetary designations. If Star Trek (2009) is any indicator, he’d probably call them “BB-class planets,” and we’d have to wait four decades to learn that the “BB” stands for “Beastie Boys.” Then again, who knows more than Kirk about how to fight for your right to (landing) party?
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Demi Moore Has A ‘Roster’ Of Men She Can ‘Call On’ At 63
Demi Moore is embarking on a confident and fulfilling new chapter in her life, striking a balance between personal freedom, family, and continued career success.
The 63-year-old actress, who has not been publicly linked to a partner since 2022, is reportedly enjoying a social dating life while prioritizing independence.
In recent interviews and appearances, Demi Moore has also opened up about aging, while turning heads with a striking new, shorter hairstyle at Cannes and other fashion events.

Demi Moore has not been publicly linked to a new partner since her 2022 split from Swiss chef Daniel Humm, but sources say the actress has still been enjoying an active and social romantic life.
An insider claims the 63-year-old “Substance” star remains drawn to “very attractive men in their thirties and early forties,” and “has no problem reeling them in.”
According to the source, Moore enjoys the confidence and visibility she has in this stage of life and takes a selective approach to dating, preferring companionship without pressure or long-term expectations.
“It takes her time to vet a guy, but when she finds one she likes, she tends to keep him around, so she’s now got a little roster … she can call on when she’s in the mood,” they added about Moore, per Star Magazine.
The Actress’ Already Has All The Companionship She Could Ever Want’ In Her Family And Friends

Moore has been married three times. First to musician Freddy Moore, then to movie star Bruce Willis, with whom she had three daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, before their divorce in 2000.
She went on to have an eight-year marriage with Ashton Kutcher, which eventually ended in divorce in 2013.
Speaking more about Moore’s mindset on men and romance, the source noted that she no longer seeks “partner” as she “has all the companionship she could ever want in her life between her daughters and her friends.”
“[Moore] doesn’t need a partner. She needs lovers, so that’s what she’s got,” they continued, adding, “She jokes it’s one of her anti-aging secrets!”
Demi Moore Celebrates Career Highs And Personal Fulfillment

In recent interviews, Moore has shifted focus toward personal fulfillment, family, and self-acceptance.
In a 2025 appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the 63-year-old actress celebrated a successful year that included her performance in “The Substance,” her role in “Landman,” and being named one of Glamour’s Women of the Year.
She described this period as deeply fulfilling, adding that getting older has expanded rather than diminished her sense of joy and purpose.
“I just feel like this is an amazing time, and anybody who thinks that getting older means life is less is sadly mistaken,” she said.
Moore has also spoken candidly about aging during the press tour for “The Substance,” a film exploring youth, beauty, and identity.
The actress said she has worked through years of self-criticism and now approaches herself with greater acceptance and a positive mindset about getting older.
The Golden Globe Winner Reflects On Self-Acceptance And Embracing A New Chapter Of Life

At the Gotham Awards, Moore reflected on this shift, explaining that she now sees herself more fully rather than through appearance alone.
She also emphasized how her perspective on life has softened with time, allowing her to appreciate herself with more kindness.
“I see myself and the fullness of who I am as opposed to just the external idea of who I am,” she explained.
In a 2024 appearance on “Today,” Moore also highlighted how meaningful it has been to watch her daughters, Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah, grow into adulthood, describing this stage of life as one of independence and freedom.
She said she feels excited to continue redefining her path, even if she doesn’t yet know exactly where it will lead.
“We are what the future is for women, and I look at having my daughters, and I don’t want [it] to ever be in their minds that there is an end,” the actress stated.
Demi Moore Debuts Short Hair Transformation At Cannes Film Festival In Glamorous Red Carpet Look

More recently, Moore made a striking appearance at the premiere of “La Bola Negra” during the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 21, debuting a noticeably shorter hairstyle that marked a fresh shift from her signature long locks.
The 63-year-old actress wore a floor-length sapphire blue gown featuring an oversized bow detail and a subtle train, designed by Self-Portrait under creative director Han Chong and crafted in the label’s London atelier. She completed the look with a bold statement necklace and black sling-back heels.
According to People Magazine, what drew even more attention was her new shoulder-length lob, styled in soft, voluminous curls with a side part, giving her a modern, elegant update for the red carpet.
This isn’t the first time Moore has surprised fans with a shorter look. Earlier in the year at Milan Fashion Week, she appeared at Gucci’s FW26 show with a sleek wet-look bob, created by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos, who nicknamed the style the “Demi-tris Bob.”
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Jazlyn Mychelle Goes Live W/ NBA YoungBoy (WATCH)
Social media users are mentioning Yaya Mayweather after Jazlyn Mychelle went live with NBA YoungBoy.
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Jazlyn Mychelle Went Live With NBA YoungBoy
On Friday, May 22, Jazlyn Mychelle apparently took to a YouTube livestream while she was out walking in nature with NBA YoungBoy. In footage captured by TSR Teens, Mychelle appeared to be wearing a weighted vest and turned the camera to show YoungBoy walking alongside her with one of their dogs. Furthermore, Mychelle explained that their plan was “to do a two-mile walk.”
“…We’re the parents… mom and dad,” Mychelle said as she turned the camera to show off her husband and their path.
Peep the clip below.
Social Media Users Are Mentioning Yaya Mayweather
Social media users found a bit of humor in the clip of Jazlyn Mychelle and NBA YoungBoy and immediately began mentioning Yaya Mayweather in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @kennethmangalindan wrote, “Yaya hiding in the brush like a mountain lion. 🤣”
While Instagram user @tk_janaeee added, “She makes him feel regular and loved”
Instagram user @xmichiganmade wrote, “Someone said ‘yaya in the bushes waiting like a mountain lion’ 🤣🤣🤣🤣 PLEASE”
While Instagram user @lola.siee added, “He looks at peace around her… her voice is so calming”
Instagram user @justpashiaduhh wrote, “Yaya flying over in Mayweather Air”
While Instagram user @kiana334_ added, “Her spirit is so amazing, she’s beautiful ❤️”
Instagram user @_.mnb wrote, “Wait she’s adorable I’ve never seen her in action 😭 only pictures”
While Instagram user @iteebuck_ added, “That ring Is Nasty 🔥🔥🔥🔥”
Instagram user @only1krissyyyyy wrote, “I feel like he more calm with her than any of the other bms especially yaya , idc im happy he married her she seem so regular and he needed that not all the theatrics…”
While Instagram user @soheemperry added, “Somebody go check on Yaya and make sure she not about to kick that chair over”
Instagram user @panamared08 wrote, “You know what I’ve noticed? He barely let anyone film him without him covering some. With her he shows all his teeth, never hides from her camera and just be regular.
I know she gets a lot of dirt, but I’m willing to bet he’s the one begging her to stay.”
While Instagram user @itsonlyonesamara5 added, “Don’t let Iyanna see this especially because it’s not her 😂 she gone make it about kj”
Before Jazlyn Mychelle’s Livestream With NBA YoungBoy Had Social Media Users Mentioning Yaya Mayweather, Her & Her Boo Turned Heads In Paris
Before Jazlyn Mychelle’s livestream with NBA YoungBoy sparked social media users to mention Yaya Mayweather, she and her boo were making headlines in Paris. As The Shade Room previously reported, in March, Mychelle and YoungBoy made an appearance at the Rick Owens Fashion Show. Ultimately, their coordinated outfits stole the show.
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‘SNL UK’ Is Already Fixing the American Show’s Most Exhausting Problem
Saturday Night Live UK has quickly become one of the most closely watched developments in British television comedy and that’s not just by audiences. The brains behind the original SNL and its 50+ years of success, Lorne Michaels, works in close collaboration with SNL UK showrunner James Longman (The Late Late Show with James Corden) to make sure the British humor is supported by the US format.
During a conversation between IndieWire and documentary filmmaker Morgan Neville, who recently directed Lorne, there was one key note that Michaels gave to Longman about SNL UK. Michaels suggested that one large-scale set should be rebuilt to bring performers closer to the audience in the room. He understands which parts of SNL should evolve for audiences in the UK but also which parts still require his experience and instincts. So while SNL UK is clearly connecting with British audiences with its humor, it needs to fully embrace and prioritize Lorne Michael’s format and the importance of crowd proximity.
‘SNL’ As An Audience-Driven Show and ‘SNL UK’ Should Embrace Its Crowd
Lorne Michaels sees SNL as an audience-driven show, and it succeeds when it fully embraces the crowd. His note on stage geography reflects his belief that proximity directly affects how sketches land — if live reaction is prioritized, then jokes land harder at home. SNL UK’s Weekend Update pushes for laughter in the room. Paddy Young delivered his headlines with a knowing smirk after each line. Performance-first comedy continues into the sketches themselves, especially through West End performer Annabel Marlow, who joined Hannah Waddingham in Episode 7 to sing about everything from the dangers of drinking too much wine to being a divorced drama teacher. Al Nash even did a Footlocker-themed version of The Phantom of the Opera!
The 10 Best Sketches From ‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Season 1, Ranked
Stamped with Tina Fey’s approval.
This stage-first approach also appears in the way the host’s monologues have broken the boundary between performer and audience. Aimee Lou Wood gave spiritual readings to the crowd, claiming they once lived as either a dog or the Pope until an actual dog appeared and was crowned as Pablo Escobar reincarnated! These moments are built around staging and delivery as much as writing, reinforcing Lorne Michaels’ belief that SNL is best when designed outward to a live studio audience first.
There is a broader contrast at play here. British comedy television has been dominated for decades by panel shows and controlled studio formats. Programmes like Have I Got News For You and Would I Lie to You? have fixed structures where comedians operate within rules rather than perform. Even live shows like The Last Leg operate within a controlled environment, with presenters sitting in fixed positions and comedy delivered through remarks. The majority of British comedy TV shows are designed to be rerun across channels indefinitely, so they hinge on familiarity, stability, and ease of repackaging. Yet with SNL UK’s focus on performance, Lorne Michaels has brought risk and unpredictability, which has suddenly made British television comedy exciting again.
SNL UK Works So Well Due To Combining British Humor With Michael’s Trusted Format
SNL UK succeeds because it combines British humor and creative freedom with Lorne Michaels’ established format. He has allowed the UK team, led by Longman, to develop material that is deeply rooted in British culture and references. From the ZARA changing rooms to Enid Blyton, the UK humor has not been adapted for international appeal and has been allowed to remain specific. At the same time, Michaels remains closely involved with the production. Longman has described regular communication, including calls multiple times a week, texts, and notes. According to Longman in IndieWire, Michaels has said on occasion that he would not have approached some sketches in the same way, but still acknowledged when they worked. There seems to be a working relationship where the format is protected, but the execution is flexible.
In the US version, writers and cast traditionally gather in Michaels’ office to develop ideas with the host. In the UK, Longman has adapted this process so that the host comes into the writers’ room and ideas are developed more collaboratively. The writing schedule is also more flexible in the UK. While the US version is known for its intense Tuesday night writing sessions that can run overnight, the UK production allows writers to work in different ways. Some work late, others do not, and there is no expectation of staying through the night. Longman has emphasized that everyone has a different creative process, and flexibility is key.
‘SNL UK’s Ratings Dip May Be the First Sign It’s Becoming Just Like the OG ‘Saturday Night Live’
Saturdays on freeview channels are bland and boring, long live SNL UK.
The famous table read process also differs slightly. In the UK version, it takes place earlier in the day on Wednesday, and the overall selection process typically involves around 30 to 35 sketches being developed, with roughly eight selected for the live show, including filmed pieces. These adjustments reflect a production model that is still finding its rhythm while staying aligned with the core SNL structure. Importantly, Michaels’ influence remains present in how the format is protected. He understands what makes SNL function as a system, particularly around live performance structure, while allowing British writers and performers to shape the humor itself.
SNL UK’s success is not based on simply importing an American format into British television, but on combining two different systems in a deliberate way. Michaels’ biggest note — bringing sets closer to the audience — is a reminder that SNL depends on its live audience, crowd proximity, and performance energy as much as it depends on writing. By combining Michaels’ structural instincts with British comedic voices, SNL UK has created a version of sketch comedy that feels immediate and fresh, and importantly places performance back at the center of British television comedy.
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Matt Lauria Addresses Possible Plans for Kingdom Reunion
Matt Lauria addressed the chances of a Kingdom reunion despite him being booked and busy with Sheriff Country.
“What would it take to get me to do another to do more Kingdom? It would take a phone call,” Lauria, 43, exclusively told Us Weekly. “That’s it.”
Lauria said he would reunite with his costars “in a heartbeat” — but there is one condition.
“Give me six weeks to try and get the six-pack back,” he joked. “I’m older than when we started. That was in 2014 so 12 years have gone by. But as far as I can tell, everybody’s still in shape and everybody is still very active. We could pull it off in a heartbeat.”
Kingdom, which aired from 2014 to 2017, was a gritty drama that followed a retired MMA fighter trying to keep his mixed martial arts gym afloat while managing the volatile lives and personal demons of his sons and his fighters. In addition to Lauria, the series starred Frank Grillo, Kiele Sanchez, Jonathan Tucker, Nick Jonas and Joanna Going.
“I ran into Byron Balasco, who’s now part of the CBS and Paramount family because he’s writing on one of the NCIS shows,” Lauria told Us about the reunion with Kingdom’s coshowrunner. “We kind of mumbled about a reunion and it doesn’t seem like anybody’s against it. It was one of the highlights of all of our careers — in terms of the experience we had.”

Lauria isn’t the only one with a passion for the show’s return. Grillo, 60, recently told Us he was just as ready to come back.
“Byron Balasco and Jonathan Tucker and I were just on a three-way [call],” Grillo shared in September 2025 “We were trying to figure out how we could possibly — I’m not kidding — put it together.”
The trio are looking to “come up with some ideas” and “get the band back together” to “see if we could finish an eight-episode run,” Grillo teased. “We actually talked about that.”
For now, Lauria is excited to keep filming Sheriff Country where he plays the lovable Boone.
“Boone is embracing Edgewater for all that it is,” he noted. “That’s been the central journey for Boone, and I think that’s also what allowed him to really explore internally and confront his feelings for Mickey. Because normally, that would be a hard line for him not to cross.”
He continued: “But then there’s a more human side to all of this. It matters because he’d seen Mickey time and time again take a human approach with people and have it bear fruit. That contributed in large part to Boone confronting his feelings about Mickey — only to get shot down.”
Lauria is holding out hope that the audience will learn even more about Boone in season 2, saying, “He kept a lot of things close to the vest — including a secret wife. I’d love to get into more about who this dude is.”
Sheriff Country is currently streaming on Paramount+.
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GloRilla’s Sister Has Folks Double-Tapping Latest Look
Ohkay! BroRilla is back, switching it up again, and this time she’s got everybody doing a double take! Glo’s sister popped out this week with a fresh new look, and the timeline definitely had thoughts. The switch-up came with a full glam moment that had folks online wondering what inspired the new vibe this time around.
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BroRilla’s Blonde Look Sparks GloRilla Comparisons Again
In a few photos shared to her Instagram account, she shared the caption “flyer then your n*gga badder then your b!tch‼️❤️🤏🏼10k on the wig install, lashes and brows” alongside a photo dump showing off a platinum blonde wig with a clean side part, laid baby hairs, and a full install that had fans zooming in. She paired the look with a long-sleeve graphic top, ripped jeans, and black shoes, serving a laid-back but styled streetwear moment. And of course, the comments lit up with fans pointing out how much she and Glo seem to resemble each other more and more every time she switches her look.
Comment Section Sparks Debate Over $10K Glam Look
Folks quickly ran to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and had a full field day after the post started circulating. Some users claimed she’s trying to “be GloRilla,” while others questioned how she’s affording a $10K glam moment in the first place. A few even brought up past chatter, asking what happened to earlier claims that her family needed financial help.
One Instagram user @qxeen.lay wrote, “Ngl that wig look good 😭”
This Instagram user @miyw0rld joked, “where tf she get 10k?? it’s giving a cool $350.“
And, Instagram user @nogrammnaee added, “She just wanted to be Glo fr 😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @b.brazy_ said, “10k install with a citi trend shirt is insane 😭😭😭😭😭”
While Instagram user @slay.omii commented, “I’d never think 2026 came with celebrity super villains 😂”
Then Instagram user @3lysemonet shared, “10k for maintenance, I thought the fam needed help😭😭😭”
Lastly, Instagram user @zajj185 added, “She Finna Be Modeling For Fashion Nova Men In A Min Watch 😂😂”
BroRilla Keeps Glowing Amid Online Noise and Talk
BroRilla is showing folks that nothing is slowing down her glow-up, and she’s keeping that same energy every time she steps out. Last week, she popped out in a joint reel showing her picking up and rocking a 30-inch glueless wig, instantly catching attention online. The reel was captioned, “Brorilla came by and picked up the infamous 30 inch Kim-K Glue-less Unit and broooooooo doesn’t she look stunning #memphisgirlies #901 #901memphis,” and it didn’t take long before she was back on Instagram showing off the final look.
She later dropped a carousel of photos serving glam in the 30-inch unit, with several shots seemingly taken while she was sitting on a kitchen counter, giving effortless baddie energy. Despite online chatter, including comments tied to reality TV personality Tommie Lee, BroRilla kept her focus on her content and continued posting like the noise wasn’t affecting her. Her consistent glow-up run made it clear she’s staying in her own lane and letting the looks speak for themselves.
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Niall Horan Appears To Honor Liam Payne In Emotional New Song
Niall Horan is reflecting on heartbreak, grief, and the end of an unforgettable chapter, and many fans believe Liam Payne is at the center of it all. The former One Direction singer released his emotional new track, “End of an Era,” on Friday, with lyrics that appear to reference both the close bond he shared with his late bandmate and the painful reality of losing him. The song arrives less than two years after Payne’s shocking death at age 31 and just weeks after new developments emerged in the ongoing investigation into the tragedy.

In “End of an Era,” Horan seemingly reflects on friendship, memories, and the passage of time in lyrics that many listeners believe are tied to Payne. “We had it, pure magic / Remember what it was like / Time passes so fast that / I couldn’t tell you goodbye,” Horan sings in the opening verse.
The emotional track continues with the singer looking back on younger days and how quickly life can change. “Careless times, yeah, we sure had some / Naïve eyes, yeah, we sure looked young / Tears fall down like the future comes / Slowly, then all at once.”
In the chorus, Horan leans into the emotional weight of moving forward after loss. “Feels like letting go of / Things we’re not supposed to / One breath and it’s over / The end of an era.”
While Horan has not explicitly confirmed the song is about Payne, fans were quick to connect the emotional lyrics to the late singer’s passing.
Liam Payne Died At 31 After Tragic Fall In Argentina

Payne died in October 2024 at age 31 after falling from a third-floor balcony at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to a post-mortem report, the singer died from multiple traumas and “internal and external hemorrhage” following the fall.
In February, an Argentine court dropped criminal negligence charges against three of the five individuals who had originally been charged in connection with Payne’s death. The former One Direction singer had gone on to launch a successful solo career after the group’s hiatus, releasing his debut solo album, “LP1,” in 2019.
Niall Horan Previously Opened Up About Losing Liam Payne

Following Payne’s death, Horan shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, admitting the devastating loss “just doesn’t feel real.”
“Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure,” Horan wrote. “All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to mind through the sadness. We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime.”
Niall Horan Shared Final Memory With Liam Payne

Horan also opened up about the final time he saw Payne, revealing the pair spent time together just days before the tragedy. “It was great. [He] seemed in good form and we had a good laugh, good reminisce,” Horan said.
The singer recalled learning about Payne’s death while at home watching television. “I just remember getting a message. And I was just like, ‘What?’… I just didn’t think it was real,” he said. “Someone so young, you’re not expecting to hear that they’ve passed, especially someone that you’ve just seen. I just went back from shock to sadness to anger.”
Liam Payne Death Investigation Is Still Ongoing

The release of Horan’s emotional song comes just weeks after new updates surfaced regarding the investigation into Payne’s death. Earlier this month, the BBC reported that a coroner is still awaiting additional evidence from Argentina as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the singer’s fatal fall.
Senior coroner Crispin Butler said there had been no updates since January 2025 and revealed officials are still seeking full reports and eyewitness statements. “We have had no further disclosure of evidence from Argentina via the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office,” Butler said.
The inquest into Payne’s death has now been adjourned until another pre-inquest review scheduled for December 1, as investigators continue gathering information.
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