Editor’s note: The following contains spoilers for Silo Season 3, Episode 8.After three seasons of methodical world-building and carefully guarded truths, Silo finally pulled back the curtain on the slow-burn mystery at its core. To reveal the hard facts about the creation of the silos and the end of the modern world, the show switched to a dual-timeline structure for its penultimate season, jumping between the escalating existential threats faced by Juliette Nichols (Rebecca Ferguson) and Silo 18 in the present, and Congressman Daniel Keene (Ashley Zukerman) and investigative reporter Helen Drew (Jessica Henwick) as they chased a wide-ranging conspiracy more than 300 years in the past. In Episode 8, the “before times” storyline delivered a long-awaited end-of-the-world reveal, one that reframed the apocalypse as something far more original than nuclear war but also turned the world beyond the present-day silos into an active, ongoing threat that reshapes the series from here on out.

Initially introduced as an enigma, the outside world was either believed to be a deadly wasteland or a lush oasis, depending on which set of silo-generated visuals you chose to buy into. After Juliette’s round-trip journey to Silo 17, she served as the first human corroboration of the hostile, barren dystopia warned of in the silo’s governing lore, earning her a figurehead position as mayor and a heavy dose of memory-wiping pills that prevented her from sharing anything else she’d learned about the outside. After being freed at the halfway point of the third season, an unexpected group of allies bands together to try and disable the mechanism for the Safeguard Procedure that allows for a silo to be eliminated at any time – but as it turns out, the biggest threat to Silo 18’s continued survival might not be Vitamin D+ in the water or toxic gas in the air supply, but the nanobot technology that led to the silos to be built in the first place.

The Nanotech Reveal in ‘Silo’ Makes For an Apocalypse Uniquely Its Own

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The fall of humanity, we learn from trillionaire Per Stenson (Colin Hanks), will not be brought about by nuclear weapons but ushered in by cheap self-replicating nanobots that aren’t just built to kill humans but set on reducing all organic matter on the planet to a pile of “gray goo.” For the better part of its three seasons, Silo let viewers settle into the comfortable assumption that the silos were built to survive nuclear warfare, a fact never confirmed but ascertained in part due to artfully delivered breadcrumbs – a “dirty bomb” in the nation’s capital, the toxic atmosphere above the silos, the need to live so far below ground – that indicated an end of the world in line with the countless versions of obliteration we’ve seen since the Cold War. The reveal is far more devastating than anything we’ve ever seen or, frankly, saw coming – unless you’ve already read Hugh Howry’s Wool trilogy, in which case the reveal might feel slightly overdue.

It’s worth backing up for a second, and considering what makes the nanobot apocalypse so unique. As noted by the self-assured trillionaire and met with emphatic nods by the enthralled Senator Rosalind Thurman (Laura Innes), nanotechnology is already being used to develop weapons globally by military forces, and it’s only a matter of time before the absurdly cheap and relatively low-effort nanobots are widely available to anyone who does a quick search online. And once you realize that in a show contingent on the psychology of confinement, many of the obsessive rituals served an actual purpose, it snaps a much larger danger into terrifying focus, casting all the ongoing interpersonal drama and power struggles in sharp relief.

The Stubborn Bravery of ‘Silo’ May Have Unleashed the Biggest Threat to Date

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The nanotechnology backstory doesn’t give Silo a clear path to resolution, instead introducing a smarter kind of dread that comes with no set expiration date. With that in mind, it becomes clear that the silos aren’t survival bunkers built for the short-term, but quarantine shelters with rigid containment protocols; that’s why 50 were created, with one acting as control in the event of infection, neutralizing the threat but allowing humanity to continue to exist until a solution can be found. It means that every single rule that was broken at both ends of Juliette’s journey between silos – and there were so, so many – any one of the shortcuts taken could be the way a nanobot stole its way in, presenting an extinction-level threat to Silo 18 and casting one of the most selfless, stubbornly brave heroines in modern television history as a potential vector for an extinction-level event.

Now that the truth of Silo‘s world has been established, its mystery box has been transformed into a pressure cooker, and while some previous questions remain, a whole new set has been presented that will likely carry through to the end of the show’s fourth and final run. But the most pressing question as we head into the last two episodes of the season is what this means for Lukas Kyle (Avi Nash) and Patrick Kennedy (Rick Gomez), who just completed the first leg of their inter-silo trip – especially for Lukas, who had his suit pierced by a bullet but survived as it hit his radio instead of going clean through-and-through. Only time will tell how the facts of the end of the world reach those who live in it 300 years later, but it’s going to be one heck of a journey now that we know the uniquely terrifying world waiting outside each silo’s doors.

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May 5, 2023

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Graham Yost

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Morten Tyldum, David Semel, Michael Dinner, Aric Avelino

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Dolly Parton is opening up about the “hard times with my health” she’s been forced to face in a new update.

“I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl [Thomas Dean],” Parton, 80, told People in an interview published Friday, August 21, referring to her late husband who died at 82 in March 2025.

Parton announced in May that she needed to postpone her Las Vegas residency over undisclosed health concerns. At the time, the country icon revealed that she was “responding really well to meds and treatment.”

While discussing her health issues with People, Parton acknowledged that she’s previously overcome other conditions related to her health.

“It’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” she said. “But I think because we live in a 24/7 world with social media, everything gets magnified in ways it wasn’t years ago. I used to joke that I was the Queen of the Tabloids, but now I guess I can say I’m the Queen of Social Media AI! Seriously, though, even though I’m still healin’, I’m still workin’.”

Earlier this month, Parton missed a scheduled appearance at the opening of a new roller coaster at her Dollywood theme park.

“I’m supposed to be there in person, like we planned,” she said in a video message shared with attendees. “Now I’ve told you before, all my fans, that I have had a few little health issues. And sometimes I get a little dizzy, and I get dehydrated.”

Parton continued at the time, “I’m dehydrated, so my Nashville doctor clipped my wings, saying you ain’t traveling this week. I guess if your doctor tells you you ain’t traveling this week, you ain’t traveling this week.”

Despite her health woes, Parton has continually insisted that she was improving slowly but surely.

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“It’s gonna take me a little while before I’m up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little bit swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say,” she said in her May health update. “And of course, I can’t be dizzy carrying around banjos, guitars and such on five-inch heels.”

Comparing herself to a “classic car” merely in need of restoration, Parton promised to return to the stage “better than ever.”

“When they raised the hood on this old antique, they realized that I need to rebuild my engine and that my transmission is slipping, my oil pan is leaking, my muffler is busted and my shocks and pistons need to be replaced, and for sure, my spark plugs need to be changed,” Parton quipped. “My immune system and my digestive system got all out of whack over the past couple three years, and they’re working real hard on rebuilding and strengthening those and hopefully I’ll be up to snuff again soon.”

Keith Urban became emotional during a recent concert in Atlantic City, where he performed a heartbreak song about an ex-partner moving on.

The emotional moment came months after his divorce from actress Nicole Kidman was finalized and amid speculation surrounding her romantic connection with another man.

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman’s 19-year marriage officially came to an end in January, while recent reports have linked the actress to private equity businessman Michael Reinstein.

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Urban’s emotional moment came after he performed “We Go Back,” a track from his latest album, Flow State.

Before singing it, the 58-year-old country star explained the story behind the song, which follows two people who fall in love young before the man makes a mistake that eventually costs him the relationship.

After performing several more songs, Urban appeared visibly moved as he looked out at the sold-out audience. He crouched down on the stage and seemingly wiped away a tear while fans responded with cheers and applause.

The singer eventually picked up his microphone and reflected on the connection he has with his Atlantic City audience, telling them, “This is why we keep coming back to Atlantic City.”

The Country Star’s Song Lyrics Reflect Breakup Regrets

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The timing of Urban’s performance has made the lyrics of “We Go Back” more striking, as the song deals with losing a longtime love through mistakes and realizing the relationship cannot be recovered.

While Urban did not directly say the song was about his marriage to Kidman, its themes of regret and separation have drawn attention following the end of their 19-year relationship.

The singer’s description of the track centers on a man who ruins a relationship before eventually encountering his former love again, only to discover that she has moved on.

Urban even appeared to acknowledge the character’s mistakes when he said, “I will do that.”

As reported by the Daily Mail, the lyrics capture that sense of remorse and regret, with Urban singing, “I know I never should have let you go. I was young and dumb, and I messed it all up bad.”

He later sings, “You tell me that it’s too late now, ’cause there’s somebody new around. But what we’ve got is the one thing you’ll never have.”

Given the circumstances surrounding Urban’s divorce, the emotional words have sparked speculation that the song may have resonated with his own feelings about the relationship ending.

Keith Urban And Nicole Kidman Officially Part Ways

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Urban and Kidman’s marriage ended after nearly two decades together, with news of their separation emerging in September 2025 before their divorce was formally completed in January.

The couple had faced difficulties in the months leading up to their split, eventually bringing their 19-year marriage to a close.

Urban’s emotional concert came as Kidman has also been making headlines over her personal life. The actress was recently photographed spending time with private equity businessman Michael Reinstein during a trip to Italy, fueling rumors about a possible new romance.

The Actress Didn’t Want A Divorce From Keith Urban

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A source close to Kidman told the Daily Mail about Kidman’s rumored romance with Reinstein, noting that the actress was ready to move on from her ex, Urban, and find love again.

“After everything she went through with Keith, she deserves to find happiness,” the source stated.

The insider also noted that Kidman had hoped her marriage with the country music star would last, saying, “She never thought her marriage wouldn’t work out and she tried as best as she could to keep her family intact.”

The former couple continues to share their two daughters, Sunday Rose, 18, and Faith, 15, making their separation not only the end of their marriage but also a major change for their family.

Nicole Kidman Is Focused On Moving On From Keith Urban

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While Urban appeared emotional on stage, Kidman has spoken about approaching the next chapter of her life with openness.

In a recent interview with British Vogue, the actress reflected on accepting that life had not unfolded exactly as she expected.

“Trying things, making mistakes, failing, getting back up, moving on, embracing love, staying open, keeping the heart open and the possibilities,” she said.

Kidman also acknowledged that she has had to adapt to unexpected changes, explaining, “You make all these plans, and you have all these ideas of what it’s all going to be like, and then it’s…not. You have to adjust. You adapt.”

The actress has also emphasized the importance of her family following the split. Speaking to Variety in March, she said, “What I’m grateful for is my family, and keeping them as is, and moving forward. That’s that.”

For now, Kidman appears determined to look ahead, saying she is “always going to be moving toward what’s good.”

Tyrese is feuding with “Hocus Pocus” star Bette Midler on Instagram. The actress and singer posted a picture about a song that’s recently dominated certain music charts, calling it “good,” but said she’s disappointed the track is entirely made by AI. In the comments, many other singers and entertainers agreed with Midler, except Tyrese, who offered a different perspective. According to the “Sweet Lady” singer, Midler should either learn to live with AI or improve her skills, because from the looks of it, artificial intelligence doesn’t appear to be going anywhere any time soon.

On her social media, Midler shared a statement, criticizing the song “Celebrate Me” by IngaRose. The song has recently gone viral online and even snagged spots on verified music charts. However, the song is not performed by a human; it was created using the AI music platform Suno.

“This song, currently on the charts, is AI generated,” Midler wrote online. “It’s a good song,” she added; however, she has a problem with “every lick, every riff, every thought, phrasing style, every choke in the voice, every sorrowful sound” being stolen from “thousands of human artists since the beginning of recorded music.”

Midler continued, “This is #culturalgenocide.”

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Tyrese Claps Back At Bette Midler On Instagram: ‘This Song Has Inspired Even ME!’

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Midler’s post has caught the attention of many, with 82,000 likes and over 10,000 reposts. Several personalities agreed with Midler, including one who said they can tell when music is AI-generated because it “has this overly compressed, phasey, synthetic, flanged, over-processed sheen.”

Another even critiqued Midler, saying the song is not “good,” but rather “soulless.” They added, “It also tries too hard. If we have been listening, really listening, listening through the years, then we can tell this is sh-t.”

Tyrese was one public figure who disagreed with Midler, telling her that complaining wouldn’t change the reality of the situation. “AI isn’t going anywhere,” he wrote. “This song is actually a great song. I know it’s AI. So many are depressed, divorced, and discouraged. This song has even inspired ME!”

Tyrese Told Bette Midler To Get Better Instead Of Complain

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And he didn’t stop there. Tyrese said that the hope he feels by listening to the song is something human artists haven’t been able to accomplish in years.

“What HUMAN writer and SINGER IS gonna write a song that’s better than this?? Don’t complain…. Just step your shhhhhhhh up…. The world needs HOPE,” he finished.

Tyrese’s message didn’t resonate with as many people as he might’ve thought. In fact, several Instagram users replied to his message, slamming him for promoting AI in music. “Shut your b-tch a** up,” someone said. “You should be against it also.”

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SZA Slams ‘Degenerate’ AI Music In Empassioned Post

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According to The Blast, SZA is another musician who slammed those who use and promote AI in music. Like Midler, she condemned AI machines that are trained on human vocals and sounds. She also slammed those in the industry who have embraced AI, describing them as “disgusting.” SZA added, “There’s NOTHING YOU COULD EVER SAY TO ME TO MAKE THIS OKAY.”

SZA Has Condemned AI Use Before

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SZA has been open about her disdain for AI before. In 2025, she said she “hates” AI and doesn’t want to have any part of it. “Ppl and children are dying from the harm n pollution AI energy centers are creating. A stupid photo is not worth polluting and harming underserved communities. Thank you,” she said.

SZA also reflected on how AI artists are gaining recognition faster than human artists who have spent years trying to get noticed. “I’m genuinely sad for people who are trying to come up and their space is being taken up by a computer program. IT, not she, is taking all of the data it’s collected on us and what we want and is tailoring to us. Even down to the voice,” she said.

Local Texas authorities are sharing new details regarding the moments leading up to and immediately following the tragic drowning death of NFL player Ed Oliver’s toddler son, also named Ed.

According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to “an in-progress life-in-danger call” at the Buffalo Bills star’s Texas home on the evening of June 28. ESPN and TMZ were first to report the news.

According to local officials, first responders were told the 2-year-old child was found “unresponsive in the pool” by his parents. (Oliver also shares a daughter, Eva, with his longtime partner Dymond Gladney.)

Per authorities, the toddler was taken to a local Houston, Texas, hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 7:18 pm that evening. The sheriff’s office did not name Oliver in their statement. Us has reached out to a representative for the sheriff’s office for comment.

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According to TMZ, the NFL player could be seen “speaking with law enforcement before breaking down in tears as he sat on the ground outside his home.” Us has reached out to the Bills for comment.

The Bills organization acknowledged the tragic accident on Saturday, sharing a statement of support for Oliver and his family during such a difficult time.

“On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of his son,” Brandon Beane, general manager of the Bills, said in the statement, shared via social media. “It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss.”

ESPN and NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe further reported via X that a source said that Oliver, 28, was asking for “privacy and prayers at this very difficult time.”

According to ESPN, the Bills organization has been “aware of the incident since it occurred.” Per the outlet, Oliver has been participating in team activities throughout this year’s training camp and ahead of the 2026-2027 NFL season. ESPN also reports that the Bills and Oliver “were aligned” prior to the organization publicly confirming the toddler’s death.

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Oliver, a defensive tackle who has spent his entire NFL career with the Bills and after he was drafted ninth in 2019, was absent from the Bills preseason game against the Cleveland Browns for a reported “minor injury” and amid the team’s decision to sideline “most veteran starters” until the regular season, ESPN reports.

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In September 2025, Oliver opened up about how fatherhood has transformed him as a man and a professional.

“I really attest a lot of my maturity and just my growth to my kids,” Oliver said during a press conference at the time. “Having kids and having to be the head of a household and a leader and trying to guide them you know that that’s kind of then trickled over into football. Then, I got [to] become more patient and more, I guess, [observant] and paying attention to different things. … I don’t know what specifically they do, but they got a weird way of making you grow up real fast.”

For more vital, life-saving information on pool safety, see Bode Miller’s tips and visit Coverstar’s website.

What’s one way to get that rich yacht wife look? Well, we have to take a peek at what Lindsay Lohan is wearing to get the inspo. The actress has been enjoying “precious moments” on the boat while dishing out some incredibly seaworthy outfits. Her latest style stopped Us in our tracks, and it all had to do with her satin white maxi dress.

The Freakier Friday actress shared a carousel of photos on Instagram enjoying “ocean hair, family and no plans.” Everything about the post was wholesome; however, our fashion senses kept tingling after spotting her in a gorgeous white dress that hugged in all the right places and flowed everywhere else. We just had to get our hands on a similar style, and this Amazon pick might be it.

Get the Bagone Satin Maxi Dress for $49 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Designed with a body-flattering silhouette, lace trim and sleeveless details, we’re almost convinced that the Bagone Satin Maxi Dress is the same as Lohan’s. And while we don’t know the exact designer she wore, our educated guess is that this silky style is much less expensive, and we’re not complaining.

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The satin dress has an elegant appearance due to the effortless sheen that catches the light beautifully. The semi-thick, durable material is soft and opaque, so you won’t have see-through issues while wearing it out to dinner or on a yacht. The body-hugging style is also super flattering, but if you want a looser fit, shoppers advise going up a size to feel your best.

Lohan is one of many who love this lacey, cute style. So many Amazon shoppers gave it a five-star rating, including one person who titled their review “just buy the dress.”

“This dress is so beautiful,” they wrote. “The silk is perfect thickness, it is very comfortable and I feel like I could wear it all day!”

Another person who wore it to a shotgun wedding wrote, “I actually can’t believe how nice this dress is! Super flattering, feels like good quality, beautiful color.” They even said they “got so many compliments” while wearing it.

Lohan’s rich boat ‘fit is inspiring Us to get in on the yacht wife trend while summer is still going strong. We can see this dress worn on its own with sunnies like Lohan; however, it can also be styled with a denim jacket and boots come fall. Read: It’s a dress style you’ll wear long after the boat is docked.

Get the Bagone Satin Maxi Dress for $49 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more satin-style dresses here, and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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