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KJ May Follow In Floyd Mayweather’s Footsteps After New Clip
Whew! Looks like boxing greatness might just run in the family! Little KJ is already turning heads in the ring, and with grandpa Floyd Mayweather’s legendary legacy behind him, fans are buzzing that he might be following in those famous footsteps. Over the weekend, Melissia Rene gave everyone a peek at their grandson showing off his skills. And let’s just say, the hype is real.
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Boxing Runs In The Family
In the adorable clip, KJ is seen rocking a T-shirt, basketball shorts, dark Adidas sneakers paired with white socks, and his hair pulled up into a bun. The young champ had his gloves on and was getting straight to it, throwing punches at what appeared to be a trainer kneeling in front of him and catching every hit.
Additionally, the setting looked like Floyd Mayweather’s personal training space, with “The Money Team” banners seen hanging across the gym — a nod to Floyd’s iconic brand and legacy in boxing. The video even featured text that read, “WHEN PAPA TRAINS KJ TRAINS” along with a red heart, happy tears emoji, and a boxing glove emoji — making it clear that boxing is truly a family affair. If this is any indication, KJ is already getting an early start under the watchful eye of his famous granddad. Period!
Roomies Have Parlays And Predictions Coming
It didn’t take long before folks jumped straight into The Shade Room Teens’ Instagram comment section. Some Roomies were already crowning KJ as a future GOAT, saying he’s clearly on the path to greatness. While a few others joked that they already know they don’t want any smoke with him. And of course, you already know several commenters laughed that it’s time to start putting their parlays together now — ‘cause baby, they see the legacy in the making!
This Instagram user @_bewjiii said, “He’s gnna get passed on that torch it’s in his blood fr 🔥🔥…he’s gnna be unstoppable ❤️”
One Instagram user @_un_known.e joked, “Lemme put my parlay together rn😭😭😭”
And, Instagram user @2kmuchpressure shared, “The grandads squabble n the dads attitude bro gone b a reaaaal big problem 😂😂😂”
Then Instagram user @geminigod__ added, “Oh he definitely gonna be a goat one day for sure“
While Instagram user @deluxegraphicsllc wrote, “Those kids in his pre k class better watch out lol 😂”
Finally, Instagram user @shays111213 commented, “I don’t even wanna fight him 😂”
KJ’s Energy Can’t Be Contained
Back in January, Yaya Mayweather took to X to share some real talk about her son, KJ. “I be feeling bad for my baby because the kids he be around don’t understand him,” she wrote. “He likes roughhousing and the kids he be around don’t be with that s**t… he need to be around his kind or around some kids that’s a little bit older.” Clearly, Yaya is all about making sure KJ gets the right kind of playmates who match his energy and spirit.
Her post came roughly a week after KJ celebrated his fifth birthday in true superstar fashion. As previously reported, the basketball-themed party went down at a Shoot 360 club, with grandparents Floyd Mayweather and Melissa Rene on deck to celebrate the little champ’s big day. Furthermore, they proved that even from the start, KJ’s life is all about family, fun, and a little competitive edge.
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Beyond the Gates Early Spoilers March 9-13: Vernon Gripped by Fear & Joey Backed into Corner
Beyond the Gates early weekly spoilers for March 9th through the 13th see Vernon Dupree (Clifton Davis) panic and Joey Armstrong‘s (Jon Lindstrom) hand forced. Let’s dive into what’s coming up in the DMV.
Beyond the Gates Wednesday, March 4th: Ashley Seeks Intel and the Duprees Get a Surprise Visitor
On Wednesday, March 4th, Ashley Morgan (Jen Jacob) asks Madison Montgomery (Kenjah McNeil) for intel. Grayson Perez (Jordie Vilasuso) mom has Parkinson’s, the area of Madison’s research. Will Grayson be thankful or annoyed and feel like she’s meddling?
The Dupree family gets a visitor that’s a surprise. Hopefully it’s something good but since Dana “Leslie” Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant) is unhinged and keeps showing up, it could be her.
Vernon is there for Chelsea Hamilton (RhonniRose Mantilla). Does she talk to Vernon about her issues with Katherine “Kat” Richardson (Colby Muhammad)?
Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett) needs a favor from someone who owes him. Is this about him wanting Joey to take out the guy who mugged Hayley Lawson (Marquita Goings)?
Kyle Richardson (Brandon Claybon) has an update for Vanessa McBride (Lauren Buglioli) that affects Nicole Dupree Richardson (Daphnee Duplaix). Is Kyle house hunting in the DMV? Did he decide to really take on Carlton Fitzgerald (Robert Christopher Riley)? Will Vanessa invite him along to the double date with Nicole, her and Joey?
Beyond the Gates Thursday, March 5th: Chelsea and Madison Spot an Unusual Couple
On Thursday, March 5th, Chelsea and Madison see two people together—a couple and it looks unusual. Who catches their eye? Is it the double date that Vanessa wants?
Speaking of that, Joey agrees to do something he doesn’t want to. Is this about what Bill wants—the favor? Or is it Vanessa bugging him about double date? Joey wants her all to himself and doesn’t want to be out in public where things may be dangerous for her?
Leslie and Vanessa argue and Derek Baldwin (Ben Gavin) puts himself between them. He’s working for Leslie now, helping get clinic ready to launch. Vanessa’s annoyed with Leslie coming at Nicole but also wants clinic to succeed because of its association with Doug.
Hayley gets chewed out and is told to finish the con. Joey’s smelling something off and Randy is worried they’ll be caught out. Lynette Wise (Domini Madison) is also an issue and he already warned her that he’ll take her and Hayley down with him if they fool around and get him in trouble.
Friday, March 6th: The Plasma Ring Plot Heats Up on BTG
On Friday, March 6th, Martin Richardson (Brandon Claybon) feels a disconnect with Bradley “Smitty” Smith (Mike Manning) and Samantha Richardson (Najah Jackson) and tries to fix it on Beyond the Gates.
The undercover plasma ring operation may be at risk when Jacob Hawthorne (Jibre Hordges) gets a new assignment.
The plasma ring plot heats up and we finally see someone involved and it’s shocking. Joey wouldn’t be a shock, neither would Leslie. We’ll see.
Anita Dupree‘s (Tamara Tunie) feeling off when Vernon has a big surprise for his wife. This new stronger chemo’s hitting Anita hard. Family’s worried. She tells Vernon she doesn’t know if she’ll win her battle or if she can handle this.

Beyond the Gates Spoilers Week of March 9th-13th: Leslie’s Bad Behavior Escalates and Jacob in Danger
During the week of March 9th through the 13th, Leslie’s getting closer to launching her free clinic and her bad behavior escalates. Eva Thomas (Ambyr Michelle) is about had it with her mom over Leslie nagging her about locking Izaiah Hawthorne (David Lami Friebe) down and getting him to move in and marry her.
Hopefully Ted Richardson (Keith D. Robinson) can talk sense to her, but I doubt, since it’s Leslie. We’ll see how that double date goes with Kyle and Nicole, Joey and Vanessa. I think everyone will be awkward and unenthused except Vanessa but maybe it turns out okay. More on the plasma ring now that we know one person’s involved.
Beyond the Gates Early Spoilers: Jacob in Danger?
More action with Cotillion as the time to make Samantha’s debut comes closer. I wonder if they stick to the real world schedule which in the DMV region is a late summer kick off to the deb season. Jacob may wind up in danger trying to earn his dad Police Chief Elon Hawthorne’s (Malachi Malik) respect.
Kat’s not going to give up on her vendetta soon. I really hope she’s plotting to make a big scene at Leslie’s big philanthropic debut when she has her clinic grand opening. Anita’s side effects are much worse and everyone’s worried, Vernon most of all. No one wants her to give up. Kat’s search for housing continues unless Tomas “Tom” Navarro (Alex Alegria) changes his mind about moving in.
Vanessa keeps on trying to put some normal into Joey’s life without changing him too much but is he going to push back again? I expect Vanessa to show up with moving boxes soon because what she wants from Joey, she gets.
Randy Parker (Maurice P. Kerry) really panicking because Hayley and Lynette are messing up everything and his spidey senses are tingling because he knows Joey’s latched onto something being off. Bill keeps pressing Hayley who’s going to drag her feet on baby making promises.
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Todd Tucker Sparks Reactions After Unveiling His Fresh New Look
Todd Tucker popped out and switched it up, unveiling a fresh vibe that has folks cuttin’ up with reactions. The reality star dropped videos on Instagram telling fans he’s no longer giving unc or grandpa energy — now he’s all about that “old YN” life.
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From Grandpa Vibes To “Old YN” — Todd Tucker Said It’s Time For A Glow Up
Recently, Todd Tucker dropped videos on Instagram showing off his before-and-after hair transformation. In the clip, the father of three flexed grey accents in his hair and beard while rocking a barber cape. Tucker said he was giving “old head,” but after the cut, he was going to pop out looking like an “old YN.” In another slide, he revealed his fresh shape-up and beard, joking that he looked like a grandpa at first but that his new cut makes him look younger.
The TL Has Thoughts About Todd’s Fresh Look
Folks online didn’t waste time reacting to Todd’s hair transformation. Plenty of fans flooded his comment section, hyping him up for switching things up. Meanwhile, others threw shade, saying he needs to trim his bead shorter and moving out of Kandi Burruss’ home would level him up even more.
Instagram user @hamilton.raine wrote, “Welcome back Todd❤️”
Instagram user @morganlondon_ wrote, “Lololol not a YN. Todd, please 😂😂😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @purplefirestone44 wrote, “I am rooting for u👏👏👏”
Then Instagram user @therelationshipguru wrote, “Since when calling yourself a YN is a flex? I can’t stand ATL.”
Instagram user @ ms_slay_allday wrote, “NOW THAT’S THE TODD WE KNOW 💙”
Another Instagram user @trinijojo1 wrote, “The beard is too much, reduce the length & sides bro.”
Instagram user @shaqtasticmom wrote, “Your own place is a BIG FLEX too! IJS something to match the beard ole YN.”
Then another Instagram user @pineapple_water35 wrote, “You should go shorter on the beard it’ll look way better.”
Finally, Instagram user @cocochonel wrote, “Cut the beard…it’ll be a good change 😍”
Todd Addresses Living Arrangements & Seeks Temporary Custody Of Kids With Kandi Burruss
If you’ve been out of the loop, you’re probably wondering why fans are telling Todd he needs to move out of Kandi’s house. In February, Burruss said Todd was living “rent-free” in her guest house and not contributing to the maintenance fees or financially providing for their kids. There’s no word of whether Todd is still shacking up in Kandi’s guest home, but he did address Kandi’s claims in a court filing. According to TMZ, Todd said he stayed in Kandi’s guest space because she “unilaterally removed” him from the main house. He added that he didn’t leave voluntarily but stayed quiet to “preserve peace and stability.”
On top of spilling on his living situation, Todd also tried to get temporary primary legal and physical custody of their kids until they finalize a permanent parenting plan. Kandi initially wanted joint custody when she filed for divorce, but she later switched to sole custody after Todd tried to claim it for himself.
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Netflix Announces Surprise New Star-Studded ‘Squid Game’ Project Out of Nowhere
It’s been less than a year since the third and final season of Squid Game premiered on Netflix. When the hit series first arrived back in 2021, it was impossible to predict that it would go on to become the most-watched Netflix show of all time. Squid Game was also only planned as a one-season show, but after the viewership ratings went through the roof, Netflix had no choice but to ask creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk to continue the story. It took some time, but near the end of 2024, Squid Game returned with its second season, with the third and final season following about six months later. The show came under fire from fans, who felt the final two seasons could have easily been mashed into one, especially since it only spans one full Squid Game.
Netflix has already announced an American Squid Game remake from director David Fincher, which is reportedly set to begin shooting any day now. The series had also expanded with a new reality show, Squid Game: The Challenge. Netflix has already aired two full seasons of Squid Game: The Challenge, and the show has been renewed for a third season, which is expected sometime later this year or early next year. The streamer is far from done with its biggest property, though, as another Squid Game spin-off has been officially announced. Just yesterday, Netflix confirmed it was developing a new Squid Game reality show, titled Squid Game: The VIP Challenge, featuring celebrities from all walks of life. Season 1 will include former NBA star Tristan Thompson, Owning Manhattan’s Ryan Serhant, Spice Girls member Mel B, and more.
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When Does David Fincher’s ‘Squid Game’ Come Out?
Netflix has yet to announce when David Fincher’s mysterious Squid Game project will be released. After Cate Blanchett appeared at the end of Squid Game Season 3, many fans assumed it was a connection to the show, but that has since been debunked. No cast members for Fincher’s Squid Game project have been announced, but considering how big a property the franchise has become for Netflix, it will likely have no trouble securing some big names. The show also has a seal of approval from original creator Hwang Dong-Hyuk.
Check out all episodes of both Squid Game and Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Squid Game: The VIP Challenge.
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Canceled Marvel Star Finds New Life In Upcoming Action Flick
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Once again, Disney’s loss is Daily Wire’s gain. The House of Mouse famously fired Gina Carano from The Mandalorian, and Daily Wire scooped her up for a movie project that turned into Terror on the Prairie. Now they’re giving new life to actor Jonathan Majors, who was dismissed from numerous projects in 2023, including the role of Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, after being found guilty of assault against his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
Jonathan Majors’ New Daily Wire Movie

Filming has begun in South Carolina on an unnamed action film said to be a throwback to 80s and 90s teen adventures. Reports are comparing it to Red Dawn or Toy Soldiers. Other cast members in addition to Majors have been announced, including comedian Dave Lucas, soap opera star Savannah Leigh James, and The Pendragon Cycle hero Myles Clohessy. The movie is based on a script by writer-director Kyle Rankin.
Rankin is known for Run Hide Fight, which is a movie about a group of angry high school students who hold their school hostage at gunpoint while a lone classmate risks her life to rescue as many students from them as she can. This new movie will operate on a grander scale, with a group of heroic teens defending their home from an unnamed threat. Given Run Hide Fight as a preview of Rankin’s work, this new movie sounds promising.

This is good news for Majors, who has been blacklisted from making movies after an illustrious career that included Creed III, the award-winning The Last Black Man in San Francisco, and the HBO series Lovecraft Country. After his 2023 conviction, he was sentenced to a year of probation and a domestic violence program, his participation in which earned him the Hollywood Unlocked Impact Awards’ Perseverance Award for his continued efforts to “aspire to inspire.”
Hollywood tends to be unforgiving of certain transgressions, no matter what efforts are made to atone for them. It’s as if people are not allowed to have careers or success if they cross a certain line. Gina Carano was canceled for much less than Majors, by making a tweet on then-Twitter comparing cancel culture to the Holocaust. The recent release of Scream 7 is facing boycotts and negative critics’ reviews, intended to punish the production for firing franchise star Melissa Barrera for making anti-Israel social media posts. Rehabilitation is viewed skeptically by the industry, if it is acknowledged at all.
A Developing Redemption Arc

Jonathan Majors paid his debt to society. His sentence ended in 2025, and he managed to rehabilitate himself in the process. He is even currently happily married. However, the court of public opinion is still trying him so much that Ben Shapiro made a short response video critical of those complaining that Majors has been hired for a movie. The same people who are always preaching that violent criminals should be shown mercy are showing none to a man who has served his entire sentence already.
If Hollywood is going to reject talent over past transgressions, no one should be surprised when that talent goes elsewhere. These days, “elsewhere” seems to be Daily Wire as they build their library of original feature films. It’s funny how an allegedly “far right” studio is more forgiving than an entire “inclusive” industry. Jonathan Majors is the latest benefactor of Daily Wire’s willingness to let artists’ pasts stay in the past.
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Harry Styles Has ‘Struggled’ to Discuss Liam Payne’s Death
Harry Styles is speaking in depth about former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne’s death for the first time.
“It’s difficult to lose any friend, but it’s so difficult to lose a friend who is so like you in so many ways,” Styles, 31, told Zane Lowe in a new Apple Music interview, released on Wednesday, March 4. “It’s like, I saw someone with the kindest heart who just wanted to be great.”
He added, “It was a really important moment for me in terms of taking a look at my life and being able to say to myself, ‘OK, what do I want to do with my life? How do I want to live my life?’ And I think the greatest way you can honor your friends who pass away is by living your life to the fullest.”
Payne died in October 2024 at age 31 after falling off the third floor balcony of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Styles admitted with “full transparency” that discussing Payne’s death is something that he struggles with.
“I think there was a period when he passed away where I really struggled with kind of, like, acknowledging how strange it is to have people kind of, like, own part of your grief in a way,” the singer explained. “I have such strong feelings around my friend passing away. Then suddenly being, you know, like, aware of there’s maybe a desire from other people [for] you to convey that in some way, or it means you’re not feeling what you’re feeling or something.”

Styles and Payne were bandmates in One Direction alongside Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, who left the group in 2015. (The group went on an indefinite hiatus the following year.)
After Payne’s death, the four remaining band members released a joint statement mourning their friend.
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing. In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say,” they shared in October 2024. “But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly. The memories we shared with him will be treasured forever. For now, our thoughts are with his family, his friends, and the fans who loved him alongside us. We will miss him terribly. We love you Liam.”
Wednesday’s interview is the first time Styles discussed Payne’s death publicly after sharing his own tribute via Instagram.
“I am truly devastated by Liam’s passing,” Styles wrote via Instagram in October 2024 alongside a graphic with the statement. “His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honor to be alongside him as he did it.”
Styles sent love to Payne’s family at the time.
“Liam lived wide open, with his heart on his sleeve, he had an energy for life that was infectious. He was warm, supportive, and incredibly loving,” he added. “The years we spent together will forever remain among the most cherished years of my life. I will miss him always, my lovely friend.”
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‘RHOP’ Stars Wendy And Eddie Osefo To Be Tried Separately In Fraud Case
There’s been a major update in the ongoing fraud case of “Real Housewives of Potomac” stars Wendy and Eddie Osefo. According to a new report, the two reality stars will now be tried separately as their case moves forward.
Wendy and Eddie Osefo were arrested in the late-night hours of October 9, 2025, and charged with various counts of fraud stemming from an alleged burglary they reported to Maryland police in April 2024. Wendy and Eddie could face up to 15 years behind bars if convicted.
During the most recent episode of “RHOP,” Wendy Osefo opened up about her arrest, which prompted her co-star, Karen Huger, to issue her a stern legal warning.
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Wendy And Eddie Will No Longer Be Tried Together In Their Ongoing Fraud Case
Wendy once a trial seemingly immediately. She DID NOT waive her right to a speedy trial. The defense & prosecution were looking for dates in March. However, there were none available for a jury trial. This makes me wonder if this is a set up for Eddie to take the fall #rhop
— weigopodcast (@weigopodcast) March 4, 2026
During Wendy and Eddie’s March 4, 2026, court appearance, it was decided that the two TV personalities would not be tried together, according to Taria Faison, host of the “What Else Is Going On” podcast.
Faison shared that Wendy did not waive her right to a speedy trial; however, she will likely have to wait until May before her case is before a jury. Eddie, meanwhile, chose to waive his rights to a speedy trial.
Faison further reported that Wendy and Eddie’s upcoming trials would likely run for four days each, with one day set aside for the defense.
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What Have Authorities Accused Wendy And Eddie Osefo Of Doing?
A previous report from The Blast reveals that Wendy and Edie were charged with various counts of fraud after authorities accused them of reporting a fake burglary to secure payments from insurance companies.
According to authorities, the Bravo veterans told law enforcement that someone broke into their Maryland home and stole several high-value items, including designer purses and wallets. Throughout their investigation, however, authorities reportedly found that several of the items the pair claimed were missing had already been returned to stores for full refunds.
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Their investigation also turned up alleged communication from Eddie to Wendy, including an email in which he reportedly asked the “RHOP” star to name other “high-value items we can add to this inventory list,” stating that his intention was to “get the total to exceed $423,000,” which was the policy’s maximum allowance.
During a previous appearance on the “Gabbing with Gib” podcast, Wendy opened up about the alleged burglary, saying the encounter left her feeling “violated.” She also got emotional while recalling the reported burglary because of her children.
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“Where I live is for their safety, for them to have ample acres to run, play, enjoy, free of anything,” she said. “When someone comes into your home, which is such a sacred space, and violates you in such a way, you start questioning things.”
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Wendy Osefo Opened Up About The Reported Burglary And Her Arrest During The ‘RHOP’ Reunion

At the “RHOP” season 10 reunion, Wendy discussed her legal woes with Andy Cohen and recounted the alleged burglary. During their conversation, Wendy shared that her daughter was the one who initially discovered that something had gone wrong.
“That was in 2024. Fastforward to October 9, 2025, we get a knock on the door. I’m sleeping, Eddie wakes me up and says, ‘baby, the police are down here,’” Wendy explained.
Wendy’s admission garnered a sharp response from her co-stars, specifically Karen Huger, who told her to “shut the f-ck up.”
“I just told you to shut the f-ck up,” Huger said. “I took it out of context because I didn’t want you to do what you just did. I wouldn’t have answered anything on this stage today.”
Huger Has Words Of Advice For Wendy
Huger, who was released from prison in September 2025, continued, warning Wendy that speaking too much could come back to bite her.
“You’re talking too much, Wendy. I’m begging you to stop talking. I do not want you to go to jail,” Huger said. “Take it from the Karen you used to like, how about that? Because when you talk, they watch, OK? They hear you. And so, I would have said, ‘Respectfully, Andy, I can’t answer those questions right now.’”
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Wendy Thanks The Audience For Their Support At BravoCon 2025

At BravoCon 2025, Wendy spoke with the Bravo fanbase about her case.
“I read your messages. I can’t respond to everyone, but your love and support means the world to me,” she said. “You know, it’s an unfortunate situation, and right now I can’t say too much, but I will say when the time is right, I will share my story with everyone, and for now they’re just allegations, so we will continue to push forward.”
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Travis Kelce seen chatting with Donald Trump's granddaughter after president trashed Taylor Swift
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President Trump is no Swiftie.
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Breaks New Record
Bad Bunny‘s Super Bowl Halftime Show not only delivered a record-breaking spectacle on stage but also shattered digital viewership numbers.
The 31-year-old superstar continues to give the public plenty to talk about, dominating headlines during his performance and long after the stage lights fade.
While critics dissect his lyrics and stage delivery, he remains unfazed, pressing forward as he prepares to take on a new film role.
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Bad Bunny Sets Record for Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Show
In an announcement made by Roc Nation on X, it was revealed that the global superstar made a striking impression with his 2026 halftime performance, breaking an all-time record.
The show garnered 4.175 billion views across global and US broadcast, YouTube, and digital properties within 24 hours — a feat never achieved before.
The feat may not come as a surprise to many. The high-energy spectacle featured celebrity cameos from Cardi B, Ricky Martin, and Lady Gaga, among others. In a moment that stunned audiences, he even incorporated a real-life wedding ceremony between songs, elevating the performance beyond a typical halftime set.
Following the announcement, fans quickly flooded social media with reactions. One user wrote, “But MAGA said nobody was going to watch it. What happened???”
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Another celebrated the milestone, adding, “This is why music has no borders. Representation, energy, and pure talent. ¡Vamos!”
Others insisted the global turnout was inevitable. “We ain’t surprised. The world was obviously watching the most global Super Bowl ever!” one fan commented. Another joked, “A few hundred more than Kid Rock’s MAGA halftime show.”
Still, skeptics questioned the figures, with one claiming, “Numbers dramatically exaggerated by Jay Z and RocNation, who is shocked by this,” while another added, “You can make up any number you want and pretend it’s real. No one is buying it.”
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Bathroom Visits Drop During Bad Bunny’s Half-Time Performance

Beyond viewership numbers, the performance reportedly made an unexpected impact on everyday life.
According to The Blast, NYC Water shared data revealing how glued viewers were to their screens during the set, showing a sharp contrast between bathroom usage during the show and immediately afterward.
“NYC saw a significant reduction in water usage throughout the five boroughs during the Super Bowl’s #BadBunny halftime show yesterday,” the agency wrote, explaining that after the performance ended, there was a spike in usage of about 761,719 toilets.
The moment further underscored how captivated audiences were, staying put until the final note before making a move.
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Bad Bunny Breaks Barriers With Sign Language Representation

The halftime spectacle proved to be more than just a musical milestone. It also marked a significant win for deaf advocacy.
Bad Bunny, who previously made history as the first predominantly Spanish-language headliner, reached another breakthrough when a Puerto Rican Sign Language (LSPR) interpreter provided access to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community, directly honoring the linguistic rights of Puerto Rico’s Deaf population.
As reported by The Blast, American Sign Language (ASL) has long been the standard at major events. However, for the 220,000 deaf or hard-of-hearing residents of Puerto Rico, ASL is not always used.
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Linguistic experts have categorized LSPR as an endangered language, making advocacy for its inclusion a fight for cultural preservation. Seeing it performed on one of the world’s biggest stages highlighted the importance of maintaining that heritage.
MAGA Critics Bad Bunny’s Performance On Stage

Despite the accolades, backlash followed swiftly from conservative figures. A Republican congressman reportedly called for a formal congressional inquiry into the NFL and NBC regarding their involvement in the performance.
He alleged that the organizations had prior knowledge of what he described as an “indecent broadcast.”
According to The Blast, he argued that America’s culture “will not be mocked without consequences,” claiming children were exposed to “explicit displays of gay sexual acts, women gyrating provocatively, and Bad Bunny shamelessly grabbing his crotch while dry-humping the air.”
He further criticized the rapper’s lyrics, alleging they promoted immoral behavior and should not have aired on national television.
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Bad Bunny Set to Expand Career Beyond Music

Amid the controversy, Bad Bunny appears focused on growth rather than noise. The superstar is set to take on his first leading role in a feature film, “Porto Rico,” the directorial debut of fellow Puerto Rican artist Residente.
The historical drama will see Bad Bunny step into the lead role alongside Hollywood heavyweights such as Edward Norton, Javier Bardem, and Viggo Mortensen.
As The Blast reported, both Bad Bunny and Residente share a fierce dedication to Puerto Rico and the causes they champion, making the collaboration a culturally resonant one.
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Why Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Are Taking Romance ‘Slow’
Kim Kardashian and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton are in no rush to put the pedal to the medal when it comes to their relationship.
“They both had a break in their schedules and decided to take another trip to spend more time together and really get to know each other,” a source exclusively told Us Weekly on Tuesday, March 3, after the pair were spotted together in Arizona earlier this week. “It’s going well, and Kim has been genuinely enjoying her time with Lewis.”
The source noted that Kardashian, 45, is “taking it slow” with Hamilton, 41, in part because he is “the first person she’s been romantically involved with in a long time.” (Following her 2021 split from ex-husband Kanye West, Kardashian dated Pete Davidson from 2021 to 2022 and Odell Beckham Jr. from 2023 to 2024.)
“[Kardashian and Hamilton] are keeping things casual and seeing where it leads,” the source added. “She’s learned that too much pressure is usually when things fall apart.”
Though Kardashian and West’s four children — North, 12, Saint, 10, Chicago, 8, and Psalm, 6 — haven’t met Hamilton yet, the source says the Skims founder is “open” to the idea of introducing them to her new beau.
“Lewis is such a great guy and has really been courting her and treating her right. He’s been making all the plans and making sure she is taken care of,” the source continued. “Everyone around her thinks it’s really sweet and what she deserves. Kim has had such a relaxed aura recently in all aspects of her life. Her mindset has totally changed. She’s not forcing anything, just letting it unfold naturally.”
Us reached out to representatives for Kardashian and Hamilton for comment.

Kardashian and Hamilton are seemingly longtime friends, as the two have been spotted together at various events since 2014. Romance rumors later swirled in January when the two were seen at the luxury hotel and country club Estelle Manor in Oxfordshire, England, followed by a hotel in Paris in early February. Kardashian and Hamilton also sat together at Super Bowl LX that same month.
An insider exclusively told Us on February 3 that Kardashian and Lewis had gone on “a few dates recently,” but things are just “casual” between them.
“She has felt ready to put herself back out there recently,” the insider said.
In January, Kardashian opened up about her dating life as a single mom.
“I just feel like my kids need me. It’s really hard when I have to put them to bed every night. I get them up. I take them to school. I get them ready. They sleep in my bed,” she explained on sister Khloé Kardashian’s “Khloé in Wonderland” podcast. “I haven’t had time [to date] — and I’m OK with that. I thought, ‘You know what? I’m going to be studying. I won’t have time. When I’m done, I’ll open myself up.’ I opened myself up. But it’s just, I haven’t found anyone. And that’s OK.”
Entertainment
In Just 2 Minutes, ABC’s Latest Franchise Crossover Shattered Reality TV Rules With a Hardcore Twist
If HGTV feels different lately, you’re not imagining it. The network’s newest reality competition series is flipping the script on the genre’s standard playbook. While most competition shows follow a familiar rhythm — challenge, then elimination — Bachelor Mansion Takeover upended expectations with a twist no one saw coming: an elimination in the middle of a challenge.
In the first challenge, the bachelors and bachelorettes split up into two teams to renovate the contestant quarters. As the teams were hard at work, they received a note, in very The Bachelor fashion, that they would have a random vote out in the middle of the challenge. Why? No one really knows. The ridiculous twist was simply cruel, but proved that Bachelor Mansion Takeover is going to raise the stakes for the 12 contestants vying for the $100,000 cash prize.
‘Bachelor Mansion Takeover’ Wiped Out Two Contestants For No Reason
The premise of the series is to give the iconic abode a much-needed makeover through the assistance of the individuals who lived there. For HGTV fans unfamiliar with The Bachelor and its spin-offs, it’s a fun design series. For Bachelor Nation loyalists, it’s drama. And in the first episode, the series really leaned deep into the latter. When the two teams, split up by gender, learned of the mid-challenge vote-out twist, they were thrown for a loop. And as reality show fans know, without clear guidelines, the first vote can set the tone for the entire season.
As each contestant went into the voting confessional, they shared their reasoning. Some were for team vibes, others were personal vendettas. The women, who were mostly filled up with younger bachelorettes, voted out The Golden Bachelor’s Sandra Mason. Their reasoning was that they didn’t vibe with her, though she struggled to express her opinion with the louder voices during the design process. Meanwhile, the men voted out The Bachelorette and Bachelor in Paradise star Jeremy Simon. Since the final tally resulted in a tie, Dean Bell, who had the Golden Hammer of immunity, broke the tie, keeping Chris Stallworth of The Golden Bachelorette. Unlike the women, the age discrepancy didn’t factor into the hivemind’s thinking. Dean, who many would have liked to vote out for his blue ceiling decision in the Santorini room, kept the older contestant because of his experience and for literally building their bunk beds.
At first, you wondered whether the vote-out would lead to the contestants swapping teams, something we’ve seen before on other shows. Not here. Upon judges Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron sending off Jeremy and Sandra with little fanfare, everyone proceeded with the challenge as if nothing had happened. They immediately left Bachelor Mansion, along with the losing team’s…psyche! It was a “to be continued” cliffhanger— yet another format-busting moment. With the lack of elimination at the end of the episode, it felt as if the mid-challenge vote-out was meant to satisfy the need for an elimination.
Reality TV Shows’ Non-Traditional Eliminations Must Be Warranted
This mid-challenge elimination was cruel and uncalled-for. It didn’t add any dramatic stakes, only opened a world of questions. There was no shakeup, for better or worse, that altered the remainder of the challenge. The twist seemed to just come for the sake of a twist. Rarely do competition series stray from the challenge-then-elimination format, and if they do, it has purpose. Shows like The Challenge and Big Brother have introduced early eliminations that are tied to the end of an actual challenge before the main game begins. This was simply cruel. There was no merit in decision-making. Typically, you have judges’ critiques to justify voting someone out. Instead, it was all about a gut instinct. Jeremy’s elimination had some logical justification. Sandra, well, she was robbed of her spot simply because of her age. And that is not a good precedent to set.
One of the only prominent instances of a pre-challenge elimination occurred way back in Survivor: Palau in 2004. In one of the most shocking moments in theold-school era of Survivor, Jonathan Libby and Wanda Shirk were not drafted onto a tribe and were sent home immediately. The twist worked because of how and when it played out. They had time on the beach to mesh with the other castaways, justifying the decision not to pick them. Further, Survivor had earned this twist as it had been running long enough to justify it. This is the beginning of Bachelor Mansion Takeover. They needed to keep things simple.
HGTV has a very antiquated-feeling reality show on its hands, which is really exciting for us diehard day-one reality show lovers. But if they continue with random twists that undermine the series’ integrity, it might turn fans off quite quickly. Especially Bachelor Nation fans who are not used to this type of treatment.
Bachelor Mansion Takeover airs Mondays at 8:00 pm on HGTV. All episodes are available to stream on HBO Max.
- Release Date
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March 24, 2002
- Directors
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Brian Steimle, Ken Fuchs
- Writers
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Mike Fleiss
- Franchise(s)
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The Bachelor
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Chris Harrison
Self – Host
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