Harry Styles gave fans a scare Friday night when he suddenly appeared to collapse during a sold-out performance at Wembley Stadium. Video from the concert quickly spread across social media, showing the singer stumble and fall to the stage during one of his signature crowd interactions. The moment sparked immediate concern among fans, many of whom feared the ongoing European heatwave may have played a role. However, sources close to the situation say that Styles’ fall had nothing to do with the weather.

According to TMZ insiders, the frightening moment occurred when Styles accidentally choked on water while preparing to perform his well-known “whale move” for the crowd. The singer had been interacting with fans and spraying water when the brief mishap occurred.

Video from the concert shows Styles suddenly reacting before losing his balance and falling to the stage. Despite the alarming appearance of the incident, sources say the stumble was simply the result of choking on water and was not connected to the extreme temperatures impacting parts of Europe.

Fans Initially Feared The Ongoing Heatwave Was To Blame

The incident immediately prompted concern online because of the intense heat affecting the region. Several concertgoers worried Styles may have suffered heat exhaustion after watching him cough, stumble, and briefly fall to the ground.

One attendee told the Daily Mail that the singer appeared to begin coughing moments before the fall. “As Harry ran down the stage for the final time in preparation for his famous whale, he sprayed the crowd before he then started to cough,” the concertgoer recalled.

The fan added that Styles attempted to continue the bit before collapsing. “It was quite worrying, but he quickly got up to continue with the gig,” they said.

Harry Styles Quickly Recovered And Continued The Show

Fortunately, the scare was short-lived. After falling, Styles quickly got back to his feet, laughed off the awkward moment, and exited the stage without showing any signs of injury.

Sources say the singer was completely fine following the incident and was never in any danger. The crowd’s concern quickly turned into relief as Styles continued the performance as planned.

Harry Styles’ Wembley Residency Continues To Break Records

The brief scare comes amid Styles’ hugely successful 12-night residency at Wembley Stadium, which sold out in record time. The singer’s current show is divided into five distinct acts, taking fans through a carefully crafted setlist spanning multiple eras of his career.

Styles typically opens with “Are You Listening Yet” before delivering an emotional performance of “Fine Line” backed by a live string ensemble. The show later shifts gears with crowd favorites including “Italian Girls,” “American Girls,” and “Keep Driving,” helping cement the residency as one of the summer’s hottest concert tickets.

Thankfully for fans, Friday night’s scary moment turned out to be nothing more than an awkward accident, allowing Styles to continue entertaining thousands of concertgoers without missing a beat.

Zoë Kravitz And Harry Styles Recently Enjoyed A Romantic London Date

Just one day before Styles’ onstage scare, he and fiancée Zoë Kravitz were spotted enjoying some downtime together amid his busy Wembley Stadium residency.

The couple was photographed sharing a romantic picnic in London’s Hampstead Heath during the city’s record-breaking heatwave. In the images, Styles appeared completely relaxed as he rested his head in Kravitz’s lap while the pair chatted on a picnic blanket.

The outing came just months after the pair got engaged. Engagement rumors first surfaced in April when Kravitz was photographed wearing what appeared to be a diamond ring during a London outing with Styles. Shortly afterward, sources confirmed that the couple had privately shared their engagement news with a small group of family members and friends.

“They’re crazy in love,” an insider said. “Harry has wanted to take things to the next level with Zoë for a while, and he sees Zoë as someone he could settle down with. They couldn’t be more excited. She absolutely loves her ring!”

Since then, the duo has largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight, making their recent London picnic one of the rare public glimpses into their life together as they prepare for their next chapter.

Roommates, it looks like Ari Fletcher has the internet talking once again. And this time, Moneybagg Yo is right in the middle of the conversation. After years of fans dissecting every lavish gift, every sparkling ring, and every relationship milestone between the two, Ari just dropped a major update that’s sure to have social media buzzing.

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Ari Fletcher Finally Addresses Those Wedding Rumors

During BET Weekend, Ari Fletcher was asked about the eye-catching ring that’s sparked questions for months. Instead of dodging the conversation, she confirmed what many had been wondering, revealing that she and Moneybagg Yo have officially planned to tie the knot next year. “We have an official wedding planned for 2027,” Ari shared, putting an end to the speculation surrounding whether the longtime couple would ever make it down the aisle.

Ari Opens Up About Wedding Planning

Ari also opened up about the emotions she’s feeling as the big day gets closer, admitting she’s both excited and nervous about taking such a major step. “I’m really excited, but I’m real nervous,” she said before laughing and explaining, “Cause… I’m grown as h*ll… a wedding?!” When asked whether she envisioned a traditional ceremony or a destination wedding, Ari revealed she’s hoping to do both. She explained that while she loves the idea of a destination celebration, she also wants a traditional ceremony so all of her loved ones can attend, acknowledging that not everyone would be able to travel.

The Internet Keeps Chiming In

The Roommates quickly ran to TSR’s TikTok comment section after Ari’s reveal, with the post racking up tons of reactions. While many were happy for her and congratulated the couple, others questioned whether Ari was trolling. Meanwhile, plenty of fans were left wondering the same thing: “Wait… when did the engagement even happen?”

One TikTok user @Jay🫶🏾💕 said, “Why I feel like my good sis trollin“

This TikTok user @_Tay🍒 commented, “Wait when he asked her to marry her“

And, TikTok user @Jess B.👍KYW wrote, “congratulations 👏”

While TikTok user @kitakiki added, “Aww i am so happy for her!!!“

Then TikTok user @Kita claimed, “crazy how herb got engaged now here come the wedding plans😂”

Finally, TikTok user @lollydahli said, “🥰🥰🥰My girl ❤️”

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Aww! Congratulations 🎉! #AriFletcher confirms she is indeed an wedding planning for her 2027 wedding 💗! #BETAwards #BETMediaHouse (🎤: @China_lovelace, @Jade Ashley)

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2026 has been a great year for theatrical movies, with films as varied as Project Hail Mary, The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Obsession breaking box-office records and receiving widespread critical acclaim.

It’s been a good year for Netflix, too, as the streamer has released a steady stream of high-quality films that make it worth subscribing to – at least until the next price hike.

Watch With Us loves making “best of” lists, and it’s around this time that we rank the best Netflix movies of 2026 so far.

From January’s intense action flick The Rip with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck to May’s quiet drama Remarkably Bright Creatures with Sally Field, these movies made a lasting impression on us and deserve to be watched by as many people as possible.

5. ‘Apex’

Still mourning the loss of her husband, Sasha (Charlize Theron) travels to Australia for two weeks of rock climbing, kayaking in rough rivers and camping in the wilderness. She gets to do all those things, but not in the way she imagined when she runs into Ben (Taron Egerton), a seemingly nice guy who really wants to hunt and kill her for sport. Sasha doesn’t want to die, but she’s at a disadvantage in a land Ben knows all too well. It’s a fight to the death between Ben and Sasha, and only one of them will emerge victorious.

Apex is an effective survival thriller that blends elements of The River Wild with Meryl Streep and The Silence of the Lambs with Anthony Hopkins‘ charismatic cannibal, Hannibal Lecter. Ben isn’t just a deranged hunter – he’s also a deranged serial killer who likes to eat his victims. Theron’s already proven herself in the action genre, and her genre is another fierce yet flawed heroine who isn’t going to go quietly into that good night.

4. ‘Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere’

I’m a sucker for “how did we get here” documentaries, and Inside the Manosphere provides some juicy insight into a subculture that made Andrew Tate and Clavicular household names. The British journalist Louis Theroux spends the bulk of the documentary’s 90-minute runtime interviewing key figures in the alpha male movement, like Harrison Sullivan (better known as HSTikkyTokky) and Justin Waller, to find out what makes these guys tick.

The answer isn’t a surprise – it’s money. None of these really believe the toxic ideologies they’re selling; they just know they can sell them to a young male audience squeezed out by the economy and raised on a digital diet of easy-to-access porn. Inside the Manosphere deals with serious issues, but it often feels like an extended episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Theroux can’t quite believe these guys act the way they do, and when he holds a mirror to his subjects, the reflection isn’t pretty – it’s hysterical. No documentary this year has captured its subjects so truthfully, and it’s that honesty that makes Inside the Manosphere a social comedy worthy of Larry David.

3. ‘Thrash’

Thrash slams together a natural disaster epic and a shark thriller into one fun little B-movie. When a Category 5 hurricane renders most of a small South Carolina town underwater, the survivors are forced to find dry land wherever they can. Pregnant Lisa (Phoebe Dynevor) can’t – she’s trapped in her car and can’t get out. To make matters worse, all that water lets a few hungry sharks roam the town’s flooded streets – and Lisa’s next on the menu.

The premise is juicy enough, but the execution is even better. Director Tommy Wirkola knows how to stage a decent action scene, and he generates ample suspense when the sharks start invading people’s homes looking for their next meal. Jaws this ain’t, but Thrash joins 2019’s Crawl in the modern instant trash classic hall of fame.

2. ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures’

Octogenarian aquarium worker Tova (Sally Field) doesn’t expect much out of life, so it’s a surprise to even her that she worms so quickly to drifter Cameron (Lewis Pullman), who is young enough to be her grandson. They’re both lost souls looking for friendship and a little closure. By working together, they eventually find a way to confront some painful trauma from their pasts.

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There’s nothing revolutionary about Remarkably Bright Creatures; it’s a simple picture about simple people who can’t quite get over the pain they feel resulting from the absence of a loved one. But it has a quiet grace few modern movies lack, and it gives Field another complicated woman for her to bring to life. Plus, any film with an omniscient orange octopus has to be good, right?

1. ‘The Rip’

When Miami cop Dane Dumars (Matt Damon) receives a tip about a stash of illegal money hidden in a suburban house, he doesn’t expect it to be $20 million. That’s a lot of cash to hand over to someone else, and he’s tempted to take some for himself. But he’s not alone, and the rest of his team, including fellow police officer JD Byrne (Ben Affleck), are suspicious of Dumars – and each other. With a lot of cash and their careers on the line, can these cops trust each other?

The Rip is one of those Netflix films you wish had been released in movie theaters. Directed by Joe Carnahan, it has the look and feel of classic cops-and-robbers action thrillers like Miami Blues and Heat. The film’s plot is a little tricky, but it all makes sense – you know who is double-crossing whom and why. The large cast, which also includes Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor and Kyle Chandler, is on-point – you buy them as cops who might want to break their own laws to shore up their non-existent retirement accounts. Quentin Tarantino recently cited The Rip as one of the few movies he’s enjoyed in the post-COVID era, which is all the praise a film like this needs.

Ariana Grande gave a sweet shoutout to ex Ricky Alvarez during her Eternal Sunshine Tour stop in Austin, Texas, changing the lyrics to one of her hit tracks.

Instead of singing, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, now I listen and laugh,” Grande, 33, belted out, “Wrote some songs about Ricky, know he still got my back,” while performing “Thank U, Next” on Friday, June 26.

Alvarez, for his part, was in the VIP audience on Friday during the performance. He was seen smiling as Grande swapped the lyrics, per a video captured by a fan.

Grande and Alvarez, 33, were first romantically linked in 2015 before parting ways the following year. In 2018, Grande dropped her “Thank U, Next” track, referencing many of her former flames including Alvarez, Big Sean, Pete Davidson and the late Mac Miller. (Miller died in 2018 of an accidental overdose. He was 26.)

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Ariana Grande got very emotional during a performance in Los Angeles. “Thank you so much, oh, my God. L.A., thank you so much,” Grande, 32, said in footage from the second of four performances at Crypto.com Arena for her Eternal Sunshine Tour. “Are you kidding? What the hell? I’ve never in my life experienced a […]

While talking about her Thank U, Next album in 2019, Grande shared Alvarez’s reaction to being featured in the song.

“Ricky loved it. He was proud. But Ricky was like, ‘Why did I get the worst line?’ And I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ He was like, ‘Everyone else’s line is so nice and mine is like, Man f*** him, he’s trash.’ I was like I could have said that,” Grande recalled during her appearance on the Zach Sang Show at the time.

She continued, “I could have said, ‘Wrote some songs about Ricky, never mind he’s trash.’ I was like, ‘I could have said that, but I didn’t.’ I said, ‘Now I listen and laugh.’ Because it didn’t work out.”

Grande, for her part, has most recently been linked to Wicked costar Ethan Slater. After meeting on set of the Blockbuster hit in 2023, the twosome began dating before news broke earlier this month that the pair called it quits.

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Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater’s private split was far from dramatic. “After their press tour [for Wicked: For Good] died down, they had been spending more time apart than usual,” a source exclusively shared with Us Weekly of what led to the demise of the pair’s relationship. “They both agreed they wanted different things and […]

“It’s amicable. They gave lots of time and careful consideration and decided to go their separate ways,” a source told Us Weekly about their split. “They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”

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The insider shared that Grande “is doing great” and has been “focused” on her Eternal Sunshine Tour and “upcoming new album,” Petal.

A separate source told Us that Grande and Slater had been “spending more time apart than usual” after their press tour for Wicked: For Good.

“They both agreed they wanted different things and had been working through what the future holds together,” the insider shared, noting that there is still admiration between the exes. “They both care about each other and hoped things would work out.”

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Most of the time, I don’t care too much about celebrity gossip. Life’s too short for me to worry about what musician wore an oh-so-wacky dress to the Met Gala or the crazy thing a movie star blurted out on the red carpet. Every now and then, though, a celebrity I really respect says something so incredibly dumb that it forever changes my view of them. Recently, this happened with one of Hollywood’s most beloved movie stars, Jeff Bridges. On Theo Von’s podcast, the Big Lebowski star just couldn’t stop talking about how cool the AI music platform Suno is.

If you don’t already know, Suno is an app that allows you to generate relatively polished music with very little effort. You can plug in custom lyrics and micromanage things like musical styles and breaks, or you can just feed it a basic prompt and let it go to town. Of course, like all AI, the app is built on stolen content; in this case, songs whose data was stolen from actual musical artists. While it would be depressing to hear any celebrity championing such technology, it’s that much more painful hearing it from Bridges, whose Big Lebowski character remains the ultimate counterculture hero in cinema.

Boomer Discovers AI

Recently, Jeff Bridges appeared on Theo Von’s This Past Weekend podcast. There, he introduced Von to Suno, and he started out with what sounded like words of warning: “AI is, it’s frightening, man,” he said. “It’s very frightening.” Had he stopped there, all of his fans would be cheering his (admittedly very obvious) statement. Unfortunately, Bridges just kept talking, declaring that AI is “an amalgamation of all our wisdom, our soul, our things.” Digging deeper and deeper, he proceeded to play Von a song that he created for his wife using Suno.

“You can put your demos in and with your melody and your singing. And then it’ll orchestrate it and put on a vocal,” he said before hitting play. After the song, he told the podcaster, “All the guys in Nashville are using it now instead of going into the studio and paying, you know, $10,000, they can do this for nothing, man.” To his credit, Von asked the obvious question: “But do you think that holds as much value, though? Or does it even matter?” To this, Bridges disappointingly replied, “That’s the thing, it’s changing. Everything, it’s just changing, man.” 

You Can’t Spell “Abides” Without AI

Obviously, Bridges offered a caveat by calling AI “frightening,” and he’s correct that everything is changing. But it’s impossible to see this clip as anything other than a glowing endorsement for AI. This is depressing on several levels. For example, Suno has an obvious appeal to those who can’t play music, the same way that ChatGPT has an obvious appeal to those who can’t actually write or draw. But Bridges is an experienced musician with a band and everything! If he wanted to write his wife a beautiful song, he could have done it himself. Now, like so many other AI cultists, he’s taking the easy way out instead of putting forth any effort.

This gets doubly depressing when you contrast Jeff Bridges’ pro-AI statements with some of his most famous characters. In The Big Lebowski, he played a counterculture icon who was a radical protestor in the ‘60s and serves as the ultimate anti-establishment slacker. Now, the real Bridges is plugging AI, which is the very embodiment of the establishment. In Tron: Legacy, he played a gifted programmer who eventually learned that flawed humanity is always better than artificial perfection. Now, Bridges is deliberately downplaying human achievement and creativity in favor of letting algorithms do all his thinking and creating for him.

Ironically enough, Jeff Bridges is now closest in spirit to Obadiah Stane, the villain he played in the first Iron Man. In that film, he sneers something at Tony Stark that Bridges is effectively sneering at musicians right now: “You really think that just because you have an idea, it belongs to you?” The answer of everyone with an ounce of actual creativity is a resounding, “yes!” Seeing Bridges sell out for no real reason other than caping for AI is one of the most disappointing sights in the world. What’s the most disappointing sight, though? Simple: the garbage comments left by AI bros who can’t even think of their own burns!

Taylor Swift made an unexpected appearance at Alan Jackson‘s farewell concert through a pre-recorded video tribute that was played during his final touring performance in Nashville.

Clips of the video quickly drew attention online amid claims that parts of the crowd booed the singer while her video was shown.

Taylor Swift’s appearance came shortly after she attended Tight End University with fiancé Travis Kelce, and as speculation surrounding the couple’s reported wedding plans continues to generate headlines.

Swift unexpectedly became part of the conversation at Alan Jackson’s farewell concert over the weekend after appearing in a pre-recorded tribute video honoring the country music icon.

Although the singer did not attend the event in person, her message was played during Jackson’s “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale” show at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

Shortly after clips of the tribute surfaced online, some social media users claimed they could hear boos from sections of the crowd while Swift’s video was shown, though the extent of the reaction remains unclear.

Swift’s appearance in the tribute carried special significance given her roots in country music before she transitioned into global pop stardom. Her message formed part of a broader celebration of Jackson’s legendary career, as thousands of fans gathered to mark the final stop of his touring journey.

The evening largely focused on honoring Jackson’s decades-long legacy in country music. The singer has been gradually stepping away from touring while managing Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a group of inherited disorders that affect the nerves.

Fans Defend The Singer From The Surprising Boos

Fans of Swift were quick to defend the singer from the boos, noting that she doesn’t deserve such treatment but is probably already used to it.

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“There [are] a lot of jealous people in the world. I’m sure Taylor [is] used to being booed,” a fan wrote on TikTok. “She don’t have nothing to worry about. She’s beautiful, and she was there, that’s all that matters.”

“How Nashville treats one of their own…gross. Love you, Tay,” another person wrote, while a third noted, “Just white conservative men spreading their energy as per usual.”

One more fan commented, “Y’all, why can’t we all coexist and get along. You can not like someone and not be so hateful about it.”

George Kittle Praises Taylor Swift For Attending Tight End University Amid Wedding Rumors

Swift’s appearance at the tribute event came shortly after she spent time in Nashville supporting fiancé Travis Kelce during Tight End University, the annual gathering for NFL tight ends founded by Kelce alongside fellow players George Kittle and Greg Olsen.

During the multi-day event, the pop star attended several activities, including a happy hour gathering and the “Tight Ends & Friends” concert. She also surprised attendees by joining country singer Lainey Wilson onstage for a performance of her hit song “Love Story.”

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Her presence at the event drew praise from Kittle, who expressed gratitude that Swift made time to attend despite ongoing speculation surrounding her upcoming wedding to Kelce. “She’s just such an awesome person to give us her time this close to their wedding,” Kittle told People Magazine. “So we’re just so thankful that they’re here.”

The San Francisco 49ers star also reflected on Swift’s involvement in last year’s event, which served as the couple’s red-carpet debut and featured a surprise performance from the singer. According to Kittle, Swift’s down-to-earth nature is part of what makes her so popular among attendees.

“She just has a great time,” he said. “She’s just hanging out, talking to my mom. Thanks mom. Shoutout, Taylor, for talking to my mom again. But she’s just so kind, and it’s awesome to have her around.”

New Reports Suggest Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Could Have Tied The Knot Privately

Meanwhile, speculation surrounding Swift and Kelce’s wedding continues to intensify. While neither has publicly confirmed any plans, recent reports have suggested the couple could be preparing for a ceremony in the near future.

According to Essentially Sports, sources have even theorized that the pair may have already completed the legal side of their marriage in private, citing the requirement for couples to “obtain a marriage license before a legal wedding ceremony can take place” in nearly every U.S. state.

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Based on that requirement, some observers have theorized that Swift and Kelce could already be legally married “in any one of the couple’s favorite locations, from the Bahamas to Rhode Island” ahead of any larger public celebration. However, neither star has confirmed the reports.

The secrecy surrounding the reported celebration has only fueled public curiosity, with some reports suggesting even invited guests may not know the exact location of the event.

Alleged $20 Million Cost For Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce’s Wedding Revealed

According to reports, the celebrations could begin with a private rehearsal dinner attended by a select group of family members and close friends, followed by a larger ceremony and reception.

Madison Square Garden has been mentioned as a possible venue due to its extensive security measures, although no official confirmation has been provided.

The event is expected to be a lavish affair, with estimates placing the overall cost between $10 million and $20 million, per The Hollywood Reporter.

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Other reports have claimed that the guest list could include hundreds of attendees from the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment, with live performances potentially forming part of the celebrations.

However, with neither Swift nor Kelce addressing the rumors publicly, much of the reported wedding information remains unverified.

“Reds Punch,” the woman at the center of a viral light pole altercation at the Knicks parade, is getting real about what led to it all. From anti-Black slurs to physical attempts to pull her off the light pole — Reds Punch is reflecting on the woman who attempted to assault her, and the internet’s reaction to how she turned lemons into lemonade.

The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is recapping the viral moment on ‘TSR Investigates.’

Knicks Fan Reds Punch Speaks Out After Viral Light Pole Brawl

According to Reds, she attended the Knicks parade last week and wanted to get a photo of herself on a light pole. Once up on the pole, Reds says the woman who was sitting underneath began calling her a “fat Black b****h.”

“I think that she could’ve been [racist], but I feel like the way that my spirit is was very intimidating. So she had to bring out everything that she could possibly bring out to intimidate me,” Reds told Carter. “I feel like she was intimidated by my presence.”

Reds explained that the woman pulling her leg led her to believe she was in danger of losing her balance and falling.

“…She pulled me, and I almost lost my footing, and she already pushed my leg when I actually tried to get down with one shoe and a sock, so what is she going to do if I still have my hands [up] and I still have her sitting there?” Reds recalled.

More On Viral Light Pole Brawl

According to Carter, Reds flung the woman “like a stuffed animal,” then started twerking. Scroll above to watch as she speaks on why she reacted to the woman apparently trying to “humiliate” her. Additionally, Reds shares why she continued to put on a show for the crowd long after the viral interaction. Lastly, Reds also details why she’s planning to press charges against the woman.

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Donald Trump has sparked STRONG reactions after sharing side-by-side throwback photos of himself and Barack Obama.

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Donald Trump Shares Side-By-Side Throwback Photos Of Himself & Barack Obama

According to TMZ, on Saturday, June 27, President Trump took to Truth Social. Furthermore, he shared a post which apparently showed him at 20 years old and former president Barack Obama at 18 years old. Per the outlet, the photo of Trump captured him in his “uniform from the New York Military Academy.” Furthermore, the photo of Obama showed him during his time at Occidental College.

Donald Trump Sparks STRONG Reactions After Sharing The Side-By-Side Throwback Photos

Social media users shared strong reactions in response to Donald Trump’s side-by-side throwback photos of himself and Barack Obama in TSR’s comment section.

Barack Obama Recently Spoke On The President

As The Shade Room previously reported, President Trump’s post about Barack Obama appears on the heels of the former president making recent remarks. While appearing on the ‘All The Smoke’ podcast, Obama was asked about Trump and said that the current president has an “obsession” with him.

“I obviously have a room in his head…a suite in his head,” Obama stated.

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From The Love Hypothesis to Off Campus to Every Year After, Prime Video’s Obsessed Fest celebrated the streaming service’s upcoming releases — and served as the perfect backdrop for memorable red carpet moments.

The streaming service announced in April that Prime Video was branching out with Obsessed Fest, which was described as “an inaugural summer tentpole event that brings the internet’s most passionate fandoms to life.” The event took place on Saturday, June 27 at nya Studios in Los Angeles with an “all-day immersive event” that “transforms online fandom into a live, participatory celebration where fans can connect, discover, and engage like never before,” according to the press release.

Obsessed Fest celebrated highly anticipated YA titles including Every Year After, The Love Hypothesis, Elle, Off Campus, Overcompensating, Your Fault: London, Drawn Together and more. Fans who attended got exclusive first looks, appearances from casts and creators and a range of fan-focused access to the talent and creators behind the stories they love.

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The programming at Obsessed Fest also featured a central programming hub, a literary lounge, a suite of cinematic content studios and screenings, merch and concessions for attendees.

Prime Video also used the event to share news such as Ever Year After‘s renewal and a first look at The Love Hypothesis.

Keep scrolling to see what the stars wore at the memorable event:

By Chris Snellgrove
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We’re still living in the Golden Age of Television, with new must-see shows popping up all the time. However, there’s one that has yet to be dethroned as arguably the greatest series ever made: Breaking Bad. Courtesy of showrunner Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad captivated the entire world with its tale of a cancer-ridden science teacher (Walter White) forced to sell meth in order to afford medical care. It soon went beyond this provocative premise with a tale about power, corruption, and redemption. Breaking Bad even became a cross-generational hit, appealing to Zoomers as much as it does to Millennials. 

The Breaking Bad franchise continued with a movie focusing on Jesse Pinkman (El Camino) and a spinoff show about  Walter’s hilariously shady lawyer (Better Call Saul). All were well-received, and the entire franchise is regarded as the standard of modern storytelling. Unfortunately, everyone’s favorite dramatic franchise just sold out. IMG Licensing and Sony Pictures Television have teamed up in order to develop an entire global licensing program dedicated to the Breaking Bad Universe.

He Is The One Who Snacks

According to The Hollywood Reporter, IMG and Sony are developing a Breaking Bad licensing program as part of a “multi-year collaboration” that “will deliver consumer products, brand partnerships and immersive fan experiences worldwide.” In conjunction with franchise creator Vince Gilligan, they hope to “identify strategic partners across key categories including premium apparel, collectibles, food and beverage, home decor, travel, publishing, and experiential activations.” The goal is simple: to appeal to existing Breaking Bad fans while bringing some new ones into the fold. What makes all of this notable is that this is “the first time Sony has appointed an external licensing agency to develop a global licensing program for the franchise.”

When I first heard this news, my heart sank a little bit. I’ve never had a problem with basic Breaking Bad merchandise; after all, as one of the most popular shows ever made, it was inevitable that the show would get its predictable bevy of t-shirts, action figures, and even blue rock candy made to look like Walter White’s signature brand of meth. However, I absolutely despised the 2023 Super Bowl commercial that brought Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul back together to sell Popcorners. It badly recreated memorable Breaking Bad scenes and ended with Cranston uttering the cringiest line of all: “I am the one who snacks.”

Breaking Bad: The Search For More Money

Maybe I’m just old and cranky, but I hated that commercial because it cheapened the entire Breaking Bad brand, all to sell some freakin’ potato chip alternative that nobody ever has or ever will actually care about. Now, that was the kind of weird stuff that was happening before executives started working with a global licensing program. Things have the potential to get a lot worse, like Star Wars-style Happy Meals, AI-powered parody commercials, reality shows, etc. Trust me: no matter how bad you think it will be, this is ultimately going to get much, much worse.

For example, I’ve got a bad feeling about those aforementioned “immersive experiences.” Are we going to get pop-up stands where you can lie down on a huge stack of fake money for a photo opportunity? Competitions where we see how well you can land an oversized pizza frisbee on top of a house? Maybe there will be an interactive game where you can attempt to save Hank from certain death. Could some of this be fun and memorable? Maybe. But all of it would serve to further dilute the IP, making Breaking Bad more like Star Wars. That is, nothing more than an excuse to sell as much merchandise as humanly possible. 

As always, I could be wrong. Maybe we’ll get plenty of tasteful merch and genuinely awesome experiences, especially since Vince Gilligan is involved. But if this licensing program produces mostly crap, it will be the worst of both worlds, keeping Gilligan from meaningfully working on anything new while lowering our general opinion about his integrity as a creator. With that said, though, we can agree on one thing: all will be forgiven if they introduce Los Pollos Hermanos as a global brand selling fried chicken. Be sure to get a side order of blue meth for the most immersive experience of them all!