Kate Middleton is rarely spotted in anything other than heels, but she swapped pumps for something even classier than regular ballet flats. Middleton’s two-toned slingback flats give timeless a trendy edge, so it’s no wonder the style is taking over the internet.

The Princess of Wales visited Italy wearing a simple yet elegant ensemble that comprised a white top tucked into a pleated skirt and finished with a striped blazer. The element that really sold the outfit was her shoes. Middleton’s sophisticated slingbacks feature a two-toned design, putting a regal spin on the traditional ballet flat. And considering we found the look hiding on Amazon for just $34, it only makes sense to give the style a spin — you’ll thank Us (and Middleton) later.

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The Athlefit Pointed-Toe Slingback Flats on Amazon are as close as you can get to Middleton’s style without flying to Italy yourself. They feature the same two-tone upper (vegan leather plus black fabric at the toe) for a contrast that mirrors Middleton’s pair. The slingback strap not only keeps the shoes secure, but also makes them easy to slip on and off.

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Better yet, these slingback flats are mega comfortable, with a 0.79-inch block heel that offers a subtle lift without the wobble. Cushioned insoles power you through long workdays, weddings, errands and beyond, so don’t be surprised if you rock them 25/7.

“Super happy with these shoes,” one Amazon shopper wrote. “I took them to San Francisco and was able to walk up and down those ridiculous Nob Hill streets with no problem. The back strap holds securely, too.”

Another five-star fan shared, “They look expensive and are very comfy. Win win. Walked seven miles on day one.”

Middleton’s Italy trip might be over, but her pointed-toe slingback moment is already the look of the season. Comfortable, classic and quietly chic, these shoes are a closet upgrade that pays for itself in compliments.

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Saweetie is reportedly being urged to cut a $3 million check over missed shows. She hasn’t spoken out about the situation yet. However, according to TMZ, the promoters aren’t playing any games with their money! A new lawsuit accuses the ‘Best Friend’ rapper of fraud and breach of contract.

RELATED: Ice Cold? Saweetie Breaks Silence After Alleged Ex-Manager’s Accusations Spark Drama

Who Is Suing Saweetie & Why? 

As reported by TMZ, Moon Dream Production filed the lawsuit against Saweetie. Court docs reportedly state that the rapper agreed to perform four shows in Japan last summer, from July 18 to July 26. To secure the performances, the company allegedly paid her a $100,000 deposit, with an agreement to pay another $100,000 for a total of $200,000.

Moon Dream Production alleges Saweetie took the deposit but never took the stage, thus breaching the contract. Additionally, lawsuit docs claim she and her team “utilized all the visa services” that the promoter secured on her behalf. Those services allowed her to enter Japan to perform. But rather than hit the four stages they agreed to, Moon Dream Production claims she “proceeded to perform at different venues for other vendors on the same dates she was contractually bound” to them.

As a result, it appears the company requested a refund of the deposit, but Saweetie and her team have allegedly refused. The lawsuit claims the promoter lost out on $100,000 in merchandise and promotional expenses, plus $200,000 on the venue. Moon Dream Production had expected to make at least $400,000 across the scheduled shows, but with the no-shows, that didn’t happen. At this time, it’s unclear why Saweetie allegedly did not fulfill the contract. The company wants $3 million in punitive damages.

Social Media Reacts To Lawsuit 

In The Shade Room’s comment section, the roommates didn’t hold back on their thoughts about the lawsuit. Meanwhile, as said, Saweetie hasn’t shared any statements on the matter. As of Tuesday (May 19), her IG page currently doesn’t have any posts on it.

@2muchdotnette_ added, “The first joke on them was booking her.”

“I really don’t understand the Saweetie hate😂 do I just blast her music everyday? No, BUT I like her lil music. It got a lil bop to it 😂,” @naturally.joyyy commented.

“Gyattttt. Lemme raise my deposit amount 😭😭😂,” @crave_beats wrote.

“😂😂 Why she didn’t just do the show ?!! 👀👀😂😂😂😂🙃🫠was you busy sweetie!😂😂😂😂😂 😩🫠,” @choppacheesee said.

“Never bite that many hands that feed you 🤷🏽‍♀️ is what granny would say 😅,” @og_ceee commented.

“Hold up. They saying they flew her out but she ended up performing for other promoters. Sounds a little suspect. Maybe she didn’t understand the words that were coming out your mouth,” @thecoreyshow said.

“Saweetie hearing the saxophones :(“ @r0832t added.

“They don’t care about how cute you are in other countries 😂,” @official_1_of_1 commented.

“This girl been down bad since Quavo took that car back😂,” @boostedaura wrote.

“3 million is a stretch,” @fierytahiry argued.

“Lotta hating in these comments. I hope this is ameliorated and all is well for all involved,” @babygirlbova commented.

Saweetie Talks About Keeping Her Music Dream Alive 

Less than a month after her alleged no-shows in Japan, Saweetie clocked internet trolls who were urging her to give up music. An X account tweeted that her career was “like an iPhone with 1% battery.” The user added, “Everyone can see it’s about to die, but she’s still acting like it’s fully charged. She’s blaming her label for not putting a dollar behnd her, but let’s be real…even if they did, that dollar would’ve been better spent at Dollar Tree…” The user also called her recent music releases “flop singles.” In response, Saweetie said she’s not giving up easily on her dream, 1% and all.

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It’s the year 2026, and I just know we’re all asking ourselves the same question, desperate for an answer: “Where do I start watching Home Improvement?” It’s one of the greatest sitcoms to come out of the ‘90s, and if you take the advice from Google’s brilliant AI Overview, the answer you’ll get is “Season 1, Episode 1.” But here’s the thing about sitcoms, especially ones from the 1990s: they don’t always hit their stride right away, so a pilot episode runs the risk of being the worst version of a show you might actually love (looking at you, Seinfeld!).

Whenever I’m talking shop about such a pressing matter (read: talking about TV to nobody in particular), I keep circling back to one episode that’s quintessential viewing, and the most solid entry point to the series: Season 3, Episode 8, “Be True To Your Tool.”

Why “Be True To Your Tool” Is Elite 

For newcomers, “Be True to Your Tool” is a perfect Home Improvement episode because the core cast is firing on all cylinders, and we’re not bogged down by a ton of side characters. Every core character gets their moment to shine, there’s a clear antagonist and moral dilemma, and it takes place during that sweet spot where the Taylor boys are still boys.

Mark (Taran Noah Smith) hadn’t yet gotten caught stealing, Randy (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) is still seasons away from his cancer scare (that would air in a heartwrenching Season 5 episode that debuted right before The Diet Mug Rootbeer Dana Carvey Show), and Brad (Zachery Ty Bryan) hasn’t gotten in trouble for smoking pot yet. They’re all old enough to have distinct personalities and crack wise, but not so old that they can’t still make the kind of incredibly stupid decisions that cements the series as a wholesome family sitcom packed with teachable moments.

We get Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen) at his most introspective this early in the run, and it’s perfectly offset by Brad, Randy, and Mark getting into the kind of mischief any parent could relate to. Jill (Patricia Richardson) and Wilson (Earl Hindman) are reliably the voices of reason, and Al “No Pithy Nickname in This Episode” Borland (Richard Karn) is the perfect little sycophant caught between his livelihood and his loyalty to Tim. In other words, it’s a perfect episode from a series known for dropping multiple bangers per season.

“I’ll Never Walk Away From A Tool In Need”

So, what’s “Be True to Your Tool” about? I’m so glad you asked.

After wrapping up an episode of Tool Time, Tim and Al are approached by Wes Davidson (Joel Polis), the new president of Binford Tools. Tim and Wes have an adversarial relationship because Tim used to be Binford’s top salesman, making him the perfect pitchman for a public access show that exists to sell Binford Tools. Salty about never being number one, Wes walks around like a bigshot because he’s now Tim’s boss, and he thinks he can throw his weight around and force everybody to bend to his will.

The new Binford tool about to come off the production line, the 6100 (why are they all called the 6100?) reciprocal saw, is an inferior product, and Tim and Al both know it. Tim refuses to promote the tool on his show, claiming it’s his responsibility to do right by his audience, and he’s met with the worst kind of ultimatum from Wes: promote the tool or resign from Tool Time.

This is the worst possible moral dilemma for Tim at this point in the show’s run. As accident-prone as he is throughout the series, he truly knows his stuff, and he’s right to be concerned about attaching his name and reputation to a tool made with inferior, plastic parts. His devotion to home improvement (title drop fully intended) is why he knows the difference between a spline shank and a two-flute, and Wes does not. Matters only get worse when Wes threatens Tim’s livelihood, implying he’ll be demoted back to a traveling salesman instead of spending time with his family, which he worked so hard to attain.

If Tim’s not careful the next time he goes on air, he and Al could both be out of a job, but the two agree they can’t in good conscience promote the tool on their show.

Boys Will Be Boys

Meanwhile, a frazzled Jill, juggling parental duties while trying to secure her Master’s Degree in Psychology, comes home to learn that Brad, Randy, and Mark cleaned out the cupboards and fridge, prompting an emergency grocery store run. Jill’s stretched to the max, and Tim is preoccupied with Tool Time, so she gives the boys money and a shopping list she wants followed by the letter. Naturally, they game the system so they can save money and spend the difference on junk food.

They purchase nothing but scratch-and-dent boxes and canned goods without labels. Leaning into the ongoing joke that Jill is a terrible cook, Tim and the boys joke that it doesn’t really matter if the cans contain succotash or dog food, which shows how locked in this family is. They can rip on each other at a high level without anybody taking it too personally, and it adds a healthy amount of levity to Tim’s predicament with Wes.

Everybody Is Fully Locked In

“Be True to Your Tool” offers every single thing you could possibly love about Home Improvement, serving up easy-to-digest moments that highlight every principal character’s quirks. When Tim and Al confront their boss at Binford headquarters, Tim gets in trouble for sitting at Wes’ desk and openly mocking him, while Al, a nervous wreck about the impending exchange, asks for chamomile tea to soothe his jangled nerves, only to gently cancel his request when Tim storms out. 

Tim asks his infinitely wise next-door neighbor, Wilson, how to handle the situation, and Wilson compares it to the life and times of Greek General Pyrrhus, who fought so hard for what he believed in that he lost everything. Famously botching Wilson’s advice, as Tim Taylor is known to do, he admits he doesn’t want to end up with a “Pyrex victory,” but somehow uses the wrong formula to arrive at the right answer when it’s game time and he has to make a decision.

Al, loyal to Tim but understandably worried about his own future, eventually comes to his senses and belts out the legendary line, “I’ll never walk away from a tool in need.” By the time the dust settles, Tim comes up with a solution that works for everybody; one that allows him to continue his tenure on Tool Time, stick it to his boss in the most publicly humiliating way possible, and hold Binford accountable for maintaining high standards because that’s what customers deserve.

It’s a perfect episode of Home Improvement, and everybody’s truly in their element. At this point in the series, the continuity is still relatively loose, and you can enjoy standalone episodes without worrying about some of the more nuanced storylines that show up later in the run. It’s Tim, Jill, their three boys, Al, and Wilson doing most of the heavy lifting, while Wes being a total corner-office chode who only cares about golf makes the stakes incredibly clear.

Tim is rallying against the enshittification of Binford tools, pushing back against cost-cutting and inferior products, and his unwillingness to budge, even if it threatens his family’s security, should feel especially relevant today, when everything costs more and works less.

At the end of the day, Home Improvement is just a silly little sitcom about an accident-prone TV host and his booksmart wife trying to raise their three boys. But if you’re looking for an episode with substance that doesn’t get too heavy like some of the later-season entries, “Be True to Your Tool” is essential viewing.

As of this writing, you can stream Home Improvement on Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix. 

Bravo newcomer Kenny Martin is teasing how the aftermath of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s shocking romance will play out on In the City.

“I was not a part of it, but cameras definitely pick back up,” Kenny told Us Weekly exclusively ahead of the show’s Tuesday, May 19, premiere. “I wasn’t super involved in those conversations. I heard that they were very intense and very heavy.”

Kenny told Us that he’s “tried to keep a bit of a distance” when it comes to the drama surrounding Amanda, 34, and West, 31. However, he’s spoken with Amanda’s estranged husband, Kyle Cooke, about everything that’s been going down in the wake of the former couple’s split.

“In my conversations with Kyle — and again, he’s been super respectful — but I do think he has some tea leaves that may have given him a bit of a sense. Maybe in hindsight much more of a sense,” Kenny continued. “I hope some of those things are discussed in their reunion. I understand he’s trying to be protective, but also, I feel like looking back for him, there’s definitely some things that he’s like, ‘Huh, that makes a lot of sense now.’ So, we’ll see.”

Kyle and Amanda announced their separation in January after four years of marriage. By March, rumors started swirling that Amanda had moved on with West, her best friend and costar Ciara Miller’s ex. Amanda and West released a joint statement on March 31 confirming their romance.

While the fallout has not been airing on Summer House season 10, Bravo fans are set to get some answers when the reunion airs next week. The network also picked up the In the City cameras to film the scandal’s aftermath.

Kenny told Us that he’s “had conversations” with Amanda since the scandal broke but really wanted to know how Kyle was doing.

“Kyle’s my boy,” Kenny said. “My priority and focus was just making sure that Kyle was and is OK.”

Kenny’s relationship with Bachelor alum Whitney Fransway will also be showcased throughout In the City — and it’s a lot less scandalous.

“We made the decision — Whitney and I — at one point, where it was like, if we’re going to do this, let’s just put it all out there and be vulnerable,” Kenny said. “Hopefully, it’s received well.”

The show’s trailer, released last month, teased Whitney’s move across the country to be with Kenny.

“She is honestly the most amazing person in the world. She is so awesome,” Kenny gushed. “We had an interesting start to our relationship. We started dating a while ago, but I was going through some personal things with my family. … I wasn’t in the place to be able to have the emotional availability to deal with both.”

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Fans will get to see when their relationship “really took off” throughout In the City.

“It was such a natural progression for us. She’s been very patient with me throughout this whole relationship,” he continued. “We’ve done this super organically, and it feels like it’s been on our timeline. Everything has felt right, and something about it makes the foundation feel just 10 times stronger than anything I’ve ever felt.”

In the City premieres on Bravo Tuesday, May 19, at 9:00 p.m.

There’s a long list of Apple TV shows waiting to be explored, but choosing the best ones is always a challenge — not because the platform lacks options, but because nearly all of them are worth watching. The numbers speak for themselves: in 2025 alone, Apple TV had a record-breaking year, winning a whopping 22 Emmy Awards. The year prior, the platform took home 13 Emmys, further cementing its reputation as one of streaming’s most consistent hitmakers.

Featuring a combination of big-name stars and rising talent, alongside original stories and carefully curated adaptations, Apple TV knows how to build a lineup suited for any mood. Whether you are looking for a wholesome comfort watch or a mind-bending sci-fi thought-provoker, the platform has something to offer. Without further ado, here are the seven greatest Apple TV+ series you will wish you had watched sooner.

1

‘Shrinking’ (2023–Present)

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Grief does the craziest things to people — and people do the craziest things when they’re grieving. Shrinking introduces audiences to the widowed Jimmy Laird (Jason Segel), who has spiraled downward following his wife’s death. His daughter resents him, his neighbors pity him, and his friends cannot seem to reach him. Ironically enough, for a guy who cannot get over his grief, he works as a therapist.

Jimmy’s not like any other therapist. Instead of sugarcoating his advice, he lays bare the cold, harsh truth — which apparently works for his clients. His mentor Paul (Harrison Ford) might not approve of Jimmy’s intrusive methods, but Jimmy finds satisfaction in knowing that his approach actually works — until it doesn’t. It is then that he realizes no amount of people he can heal will ever fix the one person who really needs healing: himself.

2

‘Ted Lasso’ (2020–Present)

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Football is very much in season in Ted Lasso — the British kind, though. Coach Ted Lasso (Jason Sudeikis) gets the culture shock of his life when he’s hand-selected to train the struggling A.F.C. Richmond. Unsurprisingly, his overenthusiastic southern hospitality doesn’t exactly match well with Richmond’s sardonic humor. But over time, Coach Lasso wins his team over with his kindness. Together with his trusty sidekick Coach Beard (Brendan Hunt), the two slowly earn the trust of Richmond’s finest footballers, and in the process, learn how to become better trainers themselves.

One of the biggest lessons emphasized in Ted Lasso is to “be curious, not judgmental.” Coach Lasso is underestimated, but instead of lashing out, he understands that all of it comes from people just being curious. All he has to do is give them a proper reason to believe he is a capable coach. For him, that comes effortlessly. A.F.C. Richmond is already filled with capable football players — Coach Lasso simply gives them the confidence they have long needed.

3

‘Pachinko’ (2022–2024)

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An epic family saga spanning from 1915 Korea to 1989 Japan, Pachinko follows four generations of a Korean family trying to survive under Japanese occupation. After an unwanted encounter leaves teenage Kim Sunja (Kim Min-ha) pregnant, she builds a new life in Osaka after a priest offers to marry her in the name of salvation. Decades later, her grandson Solomon (Jin Ha) confronts the legacy of his family’s history.

Pachinko explores the struggles of the Zainichi community — ethnic Koreans living in Japan — across generations shaped by discrimination and displacement. The apple does not fall far from the tree, and their experiences across the decades reflect that reality. Sunja has it hard as a direct victim of the Japanese annexation and World War II, but even Solomon, despite becoming a far more successful descendant, still has his Korean-Japanese heritage called into question. However, the series shows that persistence alone is already a form of resistance, and that the only people we truly have to prove ourselves to are ourselves.

4

‘Pluribus’ (2025–Present)

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“We just want to help, Carol.” From the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul now comes the post-apocalyptic Pluribus. Author Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) is one of the 13 people in the world unaffected by the “Joining,” a mysterious foreign virus that causes humanity to be part of a unified, hive mind known as the “Others.” Unlike traditional viruses — which either kill people or worse, turn them into zombies — the Others live harmonious, productive lives.

Pluribus questions whether being part of the status quo majority is truly better than being in the minority. The philosophy of the Joining is that nobody gets left behind and contributes equally, and that everyone lives in peaceful coexistence with no social strata dividing them. However, it doesn’t take away the fact that they are taking away individualism and free choice. Even if it makes the world a “better place,” there is always a cost to efficiency.

5

‘The Studio’ (2025–Present)

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Today’s entertainment industry may be in disarray due to AI, profit-hungry executives, and streaming services. However, it also makes for great satirical television. The Studio is arguably Seth Rogen‘s magnum opus, especially after earning him his first-ever Primetime Emmy Award win for the show. Following a struggling production company, Matt Remick (Rogen) becomes the newly appointed head of Continental Studios. Matt’s love for movies is unquestionable, but his cinephile, Letterboxd-coded taste isn’t exactly what the market-seeking executives at Continental Studios are looking for.

The Studio takes virtually every Hollywood and pop culture trope and makes fun of its sheer cringiness. Much of that cringe comes from the idea that everything has to be marketable. Throughout The Studio, superhero franchises, awards campaigns, and corporate marketing are all portrayed as being far removed from the artistry that’s supposed to be at the heart of filmmaking. It’s a sharp reminder that these days, what gets people talking about films often isn’t the film itself, but the discourse surrounding it — something studios are eager to profit from, revealing just how shallow Hollywood can be.

6

‘Dark Matter’ (2024–Present)

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Based on Blake Crouch‘s book of the same name, Dark Matter shows what happens when an overly ambitious scientist goes overboard with his so-called benevolent ideas. By day, Jason Dessen (Joel Edgerton) is a physics professor at a regular college. By night, he’s a doting husband and father to his family. His life changes when he gets abducted in the middle of the night. He later wakes up in an alternate reality — one where his scientific passion project is a success and used for nefarious means.

Parallel universes are a big thing in the sci-fi genre. Dark Matter gets its sci-fi chops from the actual superposition theory, which is fictionalized to extreme measures when it is made into a dimension-traveling box. But one rule of parallel universe traveling is that when somebody alters even the slightest thread of their current reality, it would not only alter the current universe they’re in, but also millions of other universes out there. Dark Matter is one slippery slope that Jason finds himself in, with no possible way of escaping.

7

‘Severance’ (2022–2025)

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“The work is mysterious and important.” No other sci-fi series has brought viewers more to Apple TV than Severance. Former history professor Mark Scout (Adam Scott) is wallowing in grief following the unexpected passing of his wife. To cope with his heartbreak, Mark takes a job at Lumon Industries. Apart from a stable office job, one of the other “perks” of working there is that everyone on his floor goes through a memory-losing “severance” program.

The severance program is designed to create split personalities: as an “innie,” employees aren’t aware of what’s going on outside; as an “outie,” they have no memory of what they did back at work. Severance questions the moral ambiguity of this method. On one hand, severance allows employees to fully focus on the work as they enter the building, ensuring total work-life balance. On the other hand, it establishes one-sided control over the working class. Either way, it reeks of modern-day capitalism, showing how corporations are willing to invade their staff in the name of profit.

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February 17, 2022

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By Chris Snellgrove
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When Good Omens first graced Prime Video with its presence, it felt a bit like a gift from God himself. Not only was it a very solid adaptation of the original Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman book, but its central duo was perfectly cast.

David Tennant plays a dastardly demon with a heart of gold, and Michael Sheen plays a natty angel who loves nothing more than tea and a good book. Their unexpected friendship is at the very heart of what makes Good Omens work, and Tennant and Sheen have the perfect amount of quirky chemistry to bring this unconventional relationship to life.

Good Omens later had something of a fall from grace. Season 2 went beyond the confines of the source material, and it was generally beloved thanks to guest stars like Jon Hamm and narrative input from co-showrunner Neil Gaiman. Unfortunately, Gaiman got canceled amid a slew of truly horrific allegations and was reduced from showrunner to co-writer.

It seemed like the right call, as a major association with a disgraced writer would be an albatross around this popular series’ neck. But in the absence of Gaiman’s more overt influence, the Good Omens’ finale became a cluttered mess of an unsalvageable story that feels like bad fanfiction. 

Ready For Final Judgment

The Good Omens finale picks up more or less where Season 2 left off. Michael Sheen’s Aziraphale is now running the show in Heaven and trying to prepare the Earth for a kinder, gentler Second Coming. David Tennant’s Crowley, however, is now destitute and living in an alley. Rejected by Hell and personally rejected by Heaven (Aziraphale previously freaked out when the demon kissed him), Crowley eeks out a meager life that is all about getting his car back. Their plots intersect when a reborn Jesus begins wandering the Earth, kicking off a manhunt whose outcome may very well lead to the end of the world.

I walked into the Good Omens finale with a very open mind. I really enjoyed the first two seasons, and I was already a huge fan of the two leads. David Tennant is buoyantly funny and charismatically compelling in Doctor Who, and he almost single-handedly breathed new life into that aging sci-fi franchise. Michael Sheen, meanwhile, really blew me away in Masters of Sex, a show in which his character is defined by quiet dignity and barely restrained passion. In short, these actors represent two great tastes on their own, and in the first two seasons of Good Omens, they most certainly tasted great together (get your heads out of the gutter, demons!).

Heaven Help The Fans

Sadly, the breezy chemistry between Tennant and Sheen is pretty much the only thing the Good Omens finale has going for it. Early on, the plot gestures at some neat ideas, including a resurrected Jesus (played wonderfully by Bilal Hasna) trying to find his purpose in the brave new world that is Earth.

Jesus gets some of the best scenes in this finale and is nominally important to the plot because Aziraphale and Crowley must team up to find him. But his entire storyline is rendered meaningless by a rushed ending that (without giving any spoilers) quite literally renders everyone else’s plots completely meaningless.

Before the accusations against Neil Gaiman came to light, Good Omens was going to have a full third season, but everything got condensed into a single double-episode-length finale. I’m not sure what the hell the writers and producers were planning to do with a whole season. As is, there’s barely enough plot to hold this finale together.

We spend a weird amount of screen time watching an angel gamble to get his car back and Jesus scrambling to learn the meaning of life. It’s just marking time, and even major plot points about the Book of Life being stolen are just excuses to awkwardly jam our two lead characters back together.

All Puzzles, No Answers

David Tennant and Michael Sheen are doing their absolute best with this sloppy script, and watching their very different energies bounce off each other is always great fun. Unfortunately, the Good Omens finale is proof that you can’t make great television on fun vibes alone.

These two spend plenty of time bantering because, frankly, they have little else to do. The closest thing to character development is them coming to terms with their feelings for each other in such an oddly chaste way that it’s guaranteed to piss off those who hated the decision to make these characters gay and those who wanted to see more of a passionate, full-blooded romance. 

The poor handling of their relationship is a microcosm of everything wrong with the Good Omens finale, currently streaming on Prime Video. From its meandering plots to its nonsensical conclusion, and to every annoying whimsy in between (including some distractingly stupid visual effects), this finale episode feels like nothing more than fanfiction.

As such, it has plenty of fan service but no actual substance, which is sure to disappoint fans praying for this show to stick the landing. Unfortunately, the Good Omens finale offers all who pray a rather bleak reminder: sometimes, the answer to your prayers is a firm “no.”

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Love on the Spectrum star Abbey Romeo celebrated her 28th birthday the Caribbean way — and Us Weekly got an exclusive look inside her surprise party at Beaches Turks & Caicos.

“It was epic. It was awesome,” Romeo, 28, told Us of her poolside surprise at the resort on Saturday, May 16. “Elmo came to surprise me!”

While visiting the island to celebrate the opening of Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos, Romeo was treated to a visit by the Sesame Street character, a mermaid and a cake alongside her mom, Christine Romeo, and cousin Mary Romeo.

Of course, Abbey had fun donning a mermaid tail herself and swimming alongside her new “buddy” mermaid, though the Netflix personality told Us the mythical creatures have a deeper significance in her life.

“The number one thing is that I really connected to them as a little girl because mermaids wanted to be on dry land and I wanted to be mainstream,” she explained to Us. “The story of Ariel, I really identified with her as a kid because she felt lonely. She wanted to be part of the human world, and I wanted to be part of a typical school.”

She continued: “When she got to land, she could not talk when she was human. That’s how I used to be.”

Abbey attended an autism school when she was younger, and she told Us she came home one day and proclaimed, “I have no voice, just like Ariel.”

But Abbey has come a long way since then.

“There are many different kinds of autism,” she told Us. “I had 22 years of speech therapy to get where I am today.”

In addition to her poolside birthday party, Abbey got to swim with her mermaid tail in the “beautiful, crystal clear blue water,” meet new friends and even explore the resort’s waterpark — all by herself.

“The first day I got here, I decided to go to the water park all on my own,” she explained to Us. “That felt amazing.”

Not only does Abbey feel confident on her own at the resort, but her mom, Christine, also feels comfortable letting her do her own thing.

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“Abbey feels very safe at the resort, and I feel safe letting her try things,” Christine told Us. “That kind of growth is so substantial. And it’s lovely to be able to come to a place where you know that your loved one is safe, even though they have neurological differences.”

Year 27 was major for Abbey: From singing at the Hollywood Bowl to attending the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special, to running her hat business and releasing her new single, “Right Here Right Now,” the special moments and milestones were never-ending.

Her ambitions for the year ahead are just as impressive.

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“My goal is to have a pool party and get more mermaid tails for my girlfriends,” she told Us. “[And] go to Italy. Maybe go to Australia to go visit [H2O: Just Add Water mermaids] Cleo, Rikki and Emma. [And] write a new song.”

Following Abbey’s recent decision to just be friends with David Isaacman, whom she met on Love on the Spectrum and dated for over four years, she also hopes to start dating again.

“I do wish there was a merman with me. They’re handsome,” she quipped. “I find them so cute.”

Jalen Brown won over ‘Love Island USA’ viewers during season 7 with his personality and southern charm. Many fans felt this sweet Georgia native entered the villa genuinely looking for love and a real connection. While he didn’t find love in the villa, he did with influencer Joiya Lanae (Sims), as the two are now officially married!

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While on ‘Love Island,’ Jalen shared that the experience marked his first time ever leaving the country. Inside the villa, Jalen kept an eye on Olandria Carthen as they explored their growing connection. Sadly, his time was cut short when Olandria Carthen chose Taylor Williams during a dramatic recoupling. Even though love didn’t work out for him in Fiji, Jalen still left with overwhelming support from viewers. His TikTok quickly skyrocketed from hundreds to more than one million followers. Brands seemingly flooded his comments with new opportunities and trips abroad. In less than a year, nobody could’ve guessed one trip would lead him straight to the love of his life. 

Jalen Brown And Joiya Sims’ Love Story: How One Cruise Changed Everything

In August 2025, Royal Caribbean hosted an content creator cruise where Jalen Brown was invited. Joiya Lanae also attended the trip alongside her sisters, fellow influencer Jayla Henry and Janae Sims, also known as Auntie Nae.

The trip quickly turned into a full family vacation filled with content, memories, and unexpected connections. Joiya later shared that she originally planned to attend a concert before choosing the family cruise instead.

While onboard, a family friend named Kenzie reportedly decided to play Cupid between Joiya and Jalen. Kenzie eventually gave Joiya Jalen’s number, and she reached out to him the following day. After texting for a while, the two later decided to link up together on the cruise ship.

Joiya shared that they instantly hit it off and spent the entire night talking together onboard. Once cruise ended the two continued getting to know each other. They later popped out in January 2026 all boo’d up. The couple continued building their relationship long-distance for nearly eight months.  Things later came full circle when they attended their first cruise together as a couple in April. Later that month, Joiya revealed she was leaving Houston and moving closer to Jalen in Georgia.

@joiya.brown And the rest was history!✨🤎 Thank you @Royal Caribbean @Kenzie Williams @Erica From America #staroftheseas #storytime #couple @elite.brown ♬ original sound – joiya.brown

Jalen Brown And Joiya Lanae Reveal They Made Things Official During Intimate Ceremony

Following Joiya’s surprise move in April, it looks like the couple still had more surprises in store. In May, the couple took to Instagram while sharing a montage from their special day together. Jalen wore a black suit while Joiya stunned in a beautiful white dress for the occasion. The couple also showed off their wedding rings while celebrating the beginning of their new chapter together. In the caption, the newlyweds simply wrote, “The Browns.” 

Jalen later shared more pictures while opening up about finally living the life he always dreamed about. In one post, he wrote, “A man who truly sees your value won’t keep you guessing.”In another post, Jalen added, “2026: Married to my favorite person, in elite shape, GTA 6 finally drops in November, and life actually feels aligned.” 

Joiya Lanae Shuts Down Pregnancy Speculation

While many gathered under the post sending congratulations, Joiya’s sister, Auntie Nae, shared her excitement online. She wrote, “THE USERNAME CHANGEEE HELLLOOOO?!?? congrats to my faves!!!”

Her sister, Jayla, was not too far behind while celebrating the couple’s big announcement online. Jayla wrote, “HAVENT STOPPED CRYING!!!!!!! MRS.BROWN!!!!! I can’t believe my sister is a WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations! Welcome to the family brother in loveeee! @elite.brown”

While celebrations continued on Instagram, rumors also quickly started brewing over on TikTok. Under Joiya’s post, one person wrote, “starting a rumor She’s due in February 2027 Congratulations my girl!!” However, Joiya quickly shut down the speculation while replying, “Nope. Just in love.” 

Fans Flood Jalen Brown And Joiya Sims With Support

Across social media, many people continued sending Jalen Brown and Joiya Lanae congratulations on their union. Critics expressed that they felt the relationship moved a little too quickly. However, others argued that love can happen unexpectedly.

Instagram user wrote @n.renne1 wrote, “Love this. Why wait? when u know they the one u know. Congrats to them 🥳”Instagram user @bragalott added, “& i hope they get to travel the world and go out the country together <3”

While Instagram user @zionsymmone wrote, “DAMN THAT WAS FAST”

Instagram user wrote @s_sense24 wrote, “Didnt Jayla get married within 6-7months as well ?? Jalen really went on Love Island to find love, he was looking for his wife 🤷🏾‍♀️ Congratulations to them”

Instagram user @just_tiesha wrote, “I pray it works out … there’s no way to really know someone enough, in less than a yr, to  tie yourself to them in front of God and make this commitment but what do i know 🤷🏾‍♀️”

While Instagram user @xoxoxofrmwiinter wrote, “yall assuming pregnancy immediately is scary lol”

Instagram user @cocox2 wrote, “oh yall be picking and choosing Imao but when it’s Lala and Jay cinco it’s a problem but it’s a green light for them”

Instagram user @xoxomikyahsimone added, “His season wasnt even a full year ago 🧍🏾‍♀️

While Instagram user @tasheyaa wrote, “One thing about the Sims sisters? They don’t play they gets DOWNNN 😭🤞🏾🙌🏾🥳

Instagram user @noladarling.ya  wrote, “They didn’t deserve you on that island! Got his woman from the love boat 🫶🏾 “

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Jennifer Garner has a way of making even the simplest outfit feel elevated, and her latest look proves you don’t need a designer price tag to get there. The actress stepped out in a little black dress that felt equal parts timeless and practical — and get this: You can recreate the same regal look for just $30.

The Last Thing He Told Me actress was spotted in New York City on May 11 wearing a little black dress that wasn’t quite like the rest. Designed with a crisp collared neckline and button-up front, Garner’s LBD read polished and oh-so sophisticated. It’s the kind of dress that works anywhere, easy enough for daytime plans yet polished enough for dinner.

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What makes the look especially appealing is how approachable it is. There are no over-the-top design elements — just a flattering silhouette, a structured collar and simple buttons doing the work. It’s classic in the truest sense, the kind of piece you could reach for year after year and still feel put together.

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Actors Miles Teller and Adam Driver play two brothers in James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” which was met with rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival last weekend. The “Top Gun: Maverick” star plays Irwin Pearl, a family man who is determined to set a good example for the two sons that he raises with his wife, played by Scarlett Johansson. Unfortunately, things take a turn for the worse when his older brother, Gary, an ex-cop (played by Driver), shows up and offers him a get rich quick scheme. Although Irwin is interested, he decides to investigate the matter himself and ends up in a confrontation with the Russian mafia that puts his whole family in jeopardy.

Without giving away any spoilers, one can expect that the two brothers’ relationship is tested after the Russian mafia gets involved. There is a fight scene between Teller and Driver where both actors are giving it their all. Teller’s face is actually quivering with rage in the scene, which has gotten the attention of many critics.

In an interview with IndieWire, the “Top Gun: Maverick” star was asked about that scene in particular. Teller admitted “there was a twitch going on there” before going into the family values that instigated his performance in the scene.

“At least in my own life, your family can get to you in a way that nobody else can,” Teller explained. “Those feelings are so deeply rooted and established from childhood, so I guess in that moment, and neither one is fully aware of the ramifications of the Russians, this deal going bad, and how it’s affecting that person in their life.”

Miles Teller Was ‘Letting It Out’ In That Scene

Teller explained that he drew on personal experiences in order to make that scene come to life.

“In that particular scene, you’re letting out. It’s not just about what they’re talking about right there,” he continued. “It’s an entire lifetime of misgivings — he’s going to let him have it.”

“When that’s happened to me in my personal life, you feel so bad afterwards,” he added. “It’s a horrible feeling when you’re not talking to a sibling or your parents, and often it’s hard to make amends.”

Although this is Teller’s first time acting, and fighting, with Driver, it isn’t the first for Scarlett Johansson, who starred opposite the actor in 2019’s “Marriage Story.” She is married to Teller’s character in “Paper Tiger,” but in “Marriage Story,” she and Driver play characters going through a tumultuous custody battle and vicious divorce.

Scarlett Johansson Wishes She Had More Scenes With Adam Driver In ‘Paper Tiger’

Unfortunately, “The Avengers” actress was unable to make it to the Cannes premiere due to a scheduling conflict. However, she did tell The Hollywood Reporter, “I would’ve loved to have had even more scenework with him,” adding, “I love working with him.”

In 2025, she told PEOPLE magazine that she had a “great” experience working with the “Star Wars” actor. “I love Adam as a person, and he is an absolutely extraordinary actor,” she said at the time. “If I could make every movie with Adam Driver, I would.”

Scarlett Johansson Weighs In On Their Fight Scenes

Their fight scenes in the movie were so brutal that the U.S. Department of Agriculture actually played audio clips from their arguments to scare away a pack of gray wolves that were reportedly “terrorizing” an Oregon farm’s livestock, as per The Wall Street Journal.  

“We spent two entire days screaming at each other, brutally screaming and fighting for two full days,” she told As If, as reported by PEOPLE magazine.

“It was exhausting, but if I didn’t have as strong an actor as Adam to take all the stuff I was giving him, I would have been lost,” Johansson said at the time. “For me, working with other actors is a really important part of what I do … it’s everything.”

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