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Nearly 60 Years Later, ‘Star Trek’s Most Chilling Death Still Defines Sci-Fi Horror
Next year, Star Trek will have been on the air for sixty years. Fourteen movies and almost a thousand TV episodes later, the franchise can still look back to the very first episode that was ever aired, “The Man Trap,” for inspiration. Its blend of science fiction, horror, action, and thoughtful introspection set the show on the past that it would ultimately follow for six decades. It all started with the death of one character who was never really seen on-screen: Nancy Crater.
Star Trek: The Original Series premiered on NBC on September 8, 1966, with “The Man Trap,” a tale of lost love, extinction, and salt vampires. The brainchild of Gene Roddenberry, it introduced viewers to a cast of characters who are still gracing televisions to this day: William Shatner‘s stalwart Captain James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy‘s stoic, logical Mr. Spock, and DeForest Kelley‘s cantankerous, hot-headed Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy. Although it was ultimately cancelled after three seasons, it would accrue a legion of fans, living on in syndication and spin-offs to this day.
What Was the First Episode of ‘Star Trek: The Original Series’?
However, “The Man Trap” wasn’t even supposed to be the first episode of Star Trek. The first pilot for Star Trek was “The Cage”: it starred Jeffrey Hunter as Captain Christopher Pike, and was rejected by the network. However, Lucille Ball, whose studio, Desilu, was producing the series, still thought the project had legs and commissioned a second pilot. That episode, “Where No Man Has Gone Before,” replaced Pike with Shatner’s James Kirk, and won over the network; parts of “The Cage” would later be used in a two-part episode, “The Menagerie,” which established Pike as Kirk’s predecessor.
However, when it came time to decide what episode would be broadcast first, there was some debate. “Where No Man Has Gone Before” had too much exposition, and another episode, “Mudd’s Women,” was seen as too salacious. Thanks to its horror elements, “The Man Trap” was chosen as the series’ pilot.
What Was TV Horror Like in the 1960s?
On TV, horror was the domain of The Twilight Zone and its rival, The Outer Limits. The Twilight Zone was the brainchild of Rod Serling, who was Roddenberry’s longtime friend, and had ended its run in 1964 after five seasons; both Nimoy and Shatner starred on memorable episodes of the show. George Clayton Johnson, who penned the episode, was a veteran of the series as well; one of his episodes, “Nothing In the Dark,” featuring a young Robert Redford, is one of the series’ most acclaimed entries. However, by 1966, both series were off the air, and a new flavor of horror was in the air.
For decades, horror had been seen solely in black and white. The American horror canon was strictly monochromatic, from the silent horrors of Lon Chaney Sr., to the Universal Monsters of the 1930s and 40s, to Alfred Hitchcock‘s chilling Psycho. However, the genre was moving into color, challenging censors and moral guardians, with the horrors of Britain’s Hammer Film Productions spattering crimson all over movie screens on both sides of the Atlantic. Star Trek was filmed in vibrant color, one of several contemporary series meant to sell color TV sets, and it was about to bring full-color horror to America’s living rooms.
What Happens in ‘The Man Trap’?
The episode opens with the USS Enterprise paying a visit to the planet M-113 and its only inhabitants: Professor Robert Crater (Alfred Ryder) and his wife, Nancy (Jeanne Bal); years ago, Nancy and Dr. McCoy had been lovers, but they hadn’t seen each other in decades. It’s clear from the start that there’s something unusual about Nancy: Bones sees her in the flower of her youth, Kirk sees her as middle-aged, and Crewman Darnell, who accompanied them, sees her as a different woman entirely. She leads him off alone, and the next time we see him, he’s dead, with his cold flesh covered in lurid sucker-marks.
His death presages the many “redshirts” who would come to gruesome ends in future episodes, although he wears blue. Nancy is the culprit; she’s a shapeshifting vampiric creature, subsisting off salt leeched from living beings. Nancy, disguising herself as another dead crewman, makes her way aboard the Enterprise and begins stalking the ship’s crew. In two tension-filled scenes, it encounters, but does not attack, Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) and Janice Rand (Grace Lee Whitney); befitting the horror tropes of the time, they’re both women, although the Nancy-creature clearly doesn’t discriminate.
What Happened to Nancy Crater?
Eventually, Kirk and McCoy learn from the half-mad Crater that the real Nancy is long-dead, killed by the very creature that now impersonates her. Desperate for companionship, he allowed the creature to take on her form and kept it alive with salt tablets. We are left to imagine that the comfort the creature provided him was solely emotional; anything more would have been far too horrifying for 1960s network television. After it kills Crater, his usefulness now seemingly at an end, Kirk, Spock, and Bones finally confront the creature aboard the ship, where it reveals its true, monstrous appearance. Here, too, it is a more visceral monster than those featured in its predecessors; it resembles a cross between an ape, a lamprey, and a desiccated human corpse. Spock, whose Vulcan blood makes him unappetizing to the creature, cannot harm it, even with his prodigious strength.
It’s up to Kirk to finally end it once and for all with a phaser blast. However, the creature is not simply a monster to be killed and forgotten about. Professor Crater likened the creature to the American buffalo, which once roamed the plains in vast herds before being exterminated. The creatures exhausted the planet’s salt supplies and died out; the one that impersonated Nancy was apparently the last of its breed. As the episode ends, Kirk ponders having rendered their species extinct, and tells Spock that he was “thinking about the buffalo.”
“The Man Trap” wouldn’t be the last time Star Trek ventured into the horror genre. In The Original Series alone, Psycho‘s Robert Bloch adapted his own “Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper” into “Wolf in the Fold,” a tale of the undying spirit of murder, and penned “Catspaw,” a Halloween-themed episode featuring a haunted castle, an eerie pair of aliens, and a sinister black cat. Subsequent series have dabbled in horror, as well, with everything from the corpse-like Borg to a race of mind-controlling, body-invading bugs. Strange New Worlds‘ third season just featured an episode set on a planet inhabited by ravenous, mindless zombies. The blueprint for it all is in “The Man Trap,” the story of a woman who was killed and had her killer take her place by her husband’s side.
All episodes of Star Trek are available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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1966 – 1969-00-00
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Gene Roddenberry
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Marc Daniels, Joseph Pevney, Ralph Senensky, Vincent McEveety, Herb Wallerstein, Jud Taylor, Marvin J. Chomsky, David Alexander, Gerd Oswald, Herschel Daugherty, James Goldstone, Robert Butler, Anton Leader, Gene Nelson, Harvey Hart, Herbert Kenwith, James Komack, John Erman, John Newland, Joseph Sargent, Lawrence Dobkin, Leo Penn, Michael O’Herlihy, Murray Golden
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D.C. Fontana, Jerome Bixby, Arthur Heinemann, David Gerrold, Jerry Sohl, Oliver Crawford, Robert Bloch, David P. Harmon, Don Ingalls, Paul Schneider, Shimon Wincelberg, Steven W. Carabatsos, Theodore Sturgeon, Jean Lisette Aroeste, Art Wallace, Adrian Spies, Barry Trivers, Don Mankiewicz, Edward J. Lakso, Fredric Brown, George Clayton Johnson, George F. Slavin, Gilbert Ralston, Harlan Ellison
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Whew! India Royale has social media sounding off after sharing her latest thoughts on relationships and commitment. Her post quickly sparked a debate over what matters most in a relationship, with many users also weighing in on her longtime relationship to rapper Lil Durk.
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India Royale Says “Everything But A Ring” Is Better Than “Nothing But A Ring”
On Wednesday, July 29, India Royale shared a statement on X without any additional context. While the post was only a few words long, it quickly caught the attention of social media users and sparked a conversation about marriage and commitment.
She wrote, “Everything but a ring > Nothing but a ring.”
As the discussion continued, one user replied, “How about everything & the ring? No settling.” India later responded with a simple, “Absolutely.”
Social Media Reacts
As the debate continued, users flooded The Shade Room Teens’ comment section with their own opinions on India Royale’s perspective.
Instagram user @key_babyyy wrote, “Nah it makes sense yall stay tryna force marriage on ppl because yall hate to see ppl have kids and have material things. yall dont got lmfao but ppl in marriages hate each other, cheat on each other, with each other for the wrong reasons just mind, yall business!!!”
Another Instagram user @ihrtlae wrote, “She trynna reverse psychology us 😂”
While Instagram user @tyniaa.sha_ wrote, “Everything w/ a ring is an option ladies don’t forget that!”
Instagram user @_she_said_so_1 wrote, “Am I the only one who thinks she just saying she missed Durk”
Another Instagram user @oh.dats_amiracle wrote, “I think it’s subjective honestly don’t marry someone who isn’t fulfilling u and don’t stay with someone who doesn’t want to commit to u simple/
While Instagram user @feliceladylovepink wrote, “She had everything before she married durk & now she has the ring & he’s in jail, that’s probably what she saying… Nothing without the one u love”
Instagram user @ivydiariess wrote, “Yeah that’s how much social media has brainwashed yall lol”
Another Instagram user @kadeemcvisions wrote, “The girls getting mad, she’s right. F*** that ring, dont make up for nothing. If you beleive in innder deep love within two spirits”
While Instagram user @cinyeaa wrote, “Truee but coming from a person with a ring is crazy 😂”
India Royale Previously Shut Down Rumors About Her Relationship With Lil Durk
Earlier this year, India Royale addressed speculation surrounding her relationship with Lil Durk after social media users claimed she was distancing herself from the rapper while he remains behind bars. The rumors gained traction after a post on X alleged that she skipped one of his court hearings and pointed to photos of India posing with another man.
India pushed back on the claims. In a series of posts on X, she referred to Lil Durk as her “husband” before telling critics to “stop with the false narrative.” She also responded to another post by writing, “Can’t believe so many people lack common sense.”
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There’s no single definition of a great thriller. However, what most of them have in common is a sense of tension. Now, the way this tension is created can vary dramatically from film to film. Some thrillers build suspense through psychological mind games, while others rely on shocking twists that completely reframe the narrative in a single moment. A memorable thriller doesn’t just surprise the audience, though — it traps them, makes them question everything, and refuses to play by any rules.
When a film leaves the viewers desperate to know what happens next, that’s when it’s doing something right. Over the years, filmmakers have approached countless ways to build this tension, but only a few have truly mastered it. This is a list of eight such suspenseful thrillers that know exactly when to tighten the noose.
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‘Anatomy of a Fall’ (2023)
Anatomy of a Fall is an intense, entertaining take on the courtroom drama. The film, directed by Justine Triet, opens with a man being found dead outside his remote chalet in the French Alps. His wife, Sandra Voyter (Sandra Hüller), insists it was an accident or possibly suicide. However, as the investigation unfolds, small inconsistencies lead to the case escalating into a courtroom trial where every detail of the couple’s marriage is called into question. Their visually impaired son, Daniel (Milo Machado-Graner), is the only real witness to the events surrounding his father’s death, which complicates things even more. Anatomy of a Fall is structured like an intricate puzzle where every new piece of information complicates the situation.
However, the procedural format never takes away from the gravity of Sandra and her husband’s fractured relationship. Hüller delivers an extraordinary performance, and her character’s emotional ambiguity is what fuels the narrative. This results in a story that isn’t merely about solving a crime. Instead, Anatomy of a Fall dissects the fragile dynamics of marriage, resentment, and grief. By the time the trial concludes, the audience is left with a lingering sense of doubt. The film builds suspense through uncertainty instead of relying on traditional twists or grand reveals. This layered, human approach is what makes it such a compelling thriller.
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‘The Game’ (1997)
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David Fincher’s The Game is the perfect example of a well-executed thriller. The film stars Michael Douglas as a wealthy but emotionally detached investment banker, Nicholas Van Orton, living in San Francisco, who receives an unusual gift from his estranged brother Conrad (Sean Penn) on his 48th birthday. The gift in question is an invitation to participate in an elaborate entertainment experience, known as a “game,” run by a mysterious company called Consumer Recreation Services. At first, Nicholas assumes it’s just a harmless distraction. However, things take a turn when strange things start happening in his everyday life. As the game intensifies, Nicholas finds TV broadcasts speaking directly to him, people start following him, his business reputation is threatened, and his money starts vanishing.
The film then becomes a masterclass in paranoia and unpredictability, where the protagonist stops trusting anyone and is constantly questioning his reality. What’s genuinely heartbreaking is when he learns that his alliance with a waitress named Christine (Deborah Kara Unger) might also be a part of the game. However, this kind of shock is exactly why The Game is such an effective thriller. Fincher creates a destabilizing experience for both Nicholas and the audience, which makes every twist feel unsettling but plausible at the same time. This growing sense of tension makes the final reveal land with absolute perfection, solidifying The Game as one of the most suspenseful thrillers of all time.
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‘Rear Window’ (1954)
No list of suspense thrillers would ever be complete without this Alfred Hitchcock masterpiece. Rear Window has to be one of the director’s most influential works and proves just why he was known as the “Master of Suspense.” The film follows photojournalist L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies (James Stewart), who is stuck in his Greenwich Village apartment with a broken leg after a dangerous assignment. To kill time, Jeff begins watching his neighbors across the courtyard through his rear window. However, his harmless curiosity turns into something far more dangerous when one of them begins to stand out for all the wrong reasons. Lars Thorwald (Raymond Burr) is a traveling salesman who lives with his wife, who is often sick. Jeff notices him making several late-night trips carrying a suitcase, soon after which his wife mysteriously disappears.
The more Jeff watches, the more convinced he is that Thornwald has murdered her with the help of his girlfriend Lisa Fremont (Grace Kelly) and nurse Stella (Thelma Ritter). That kicks off an investigation based entirely on observation. Jeff can’t leave his wheelchair, so he relies on binoculars and instincts to piece together what really happened. Hitchcock places the audience in the same position as Jeff and restricts them to his confined perspective. This brilliant setup heightens every little movement and conversation and makes the viewers feel like active participants in this baffling mystery. Rear Window remains just as gripping decades later and proves that a great thriller doesn’t need to rely on spectacle to leave an impact.
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‘Zodiac’ (2007)
Zodiac is another Fincher thriller that remains the benchmark for the genre. The film turns one of America’s most infamous unsolved crimes into a cinematic experience that stays with the audience long after the credits roll. The story follows the real-life manhunt for the Zodiac Killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The film unfolds through the perspectives of three men whose lives become consumed by the case: political cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), crime reporter Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.), and homicide inspector Dave Toschi (Mark Ruffalo). Graysmith, in particular, becomes increasingly fascinated by the killer’s cryptic letters to the police and newspapers and begins an investigation of his own to decode them.
However, this curiosity slowly turns into an obsession and pushes Graysmith into a web of complicated clues that seem to lead nowhere. The film explores how the case takes a toll on everyone involved and attempts to center the story on the painful process of investigation itself. Zodiac isn’t really interested in finding who the killer is and deliberately avoids the usual beats a crime thriller would typically follow. The tension here comes from watching these people chase lead after lead, only to end up with nothing. That lingering uncertainty makes the climax all the more shocking. Zodiac mirrors the frustration that defined the real mystery of the killer and perfectly captures the psychological toll of it all.
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‘Psycho’ (1960)
Hitchcock’s Psycho is just one of those films that never get old. In fact, it remains a defining moment in the evolution of modern horror and thriller storytelling. The story begins with Marion Crane (Janet Leigh) impulsively stealing $40,000 from her employer and going on the run in hopes of starting a new life with her boyfriend. During her drive, she runs into a terrible storm and decides to pull over at the quiet roadside Bates Motel. The establishment is run by the polite but socially awkward Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), who lives in a giant Victorian house overlooking the property with his overbearing mother. The story plays out like a traditional crime drama centered on Marion before Hitchcock subverts all expectations, and the audience witnesses her shocking murder in the now-iconic shower scene.
As Marion’s sister Lila (Vera Miles) and boyfriend Sam Loomis (John Gavin) begin searching for her, the investigation slowly leads them back to the eerie motel and the secrets hidden inside Norman’s house. The narrative unfolds slowly, and the audience gradually uncovers that the motel owner is far more complicated and terrifying than he initially seems. Perkins’s performance definitely deserves a mention here because his portrayal of Norman is the heart of the film. That’s exactly what makes the final reveal and Norman’s eventual descent into madness land so perfectly. Looking back, the brilliance of Psycho lies in how carefully the director builds up to that one moment, and it is the reason why the film has stood the test of time.
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‘The Silence of the Lambs’ (1991)
The Silence of the Lambs is undisputedly one of the greatest psychological thrillers ever made. The film follows FBI trainee Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster), who is tasked with helping track down a brutal serial killer known as Buffalo Bill (Ted Levine). Now, to understand the mind of a killer, Clarice is sent to interview imprisoned psychiatrist and cannibalistic murderer Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins). The catch is that Lecter only agrees to offer clues about Buffalo Bill if Clarice reveals deeply personal details about her own past to him. This uneasy dynamic is the center of the story as Clarice pieces together fragments of information about Buffalo Bill’s disturbing motives while navigating her strange relationship with Lecter.
Their conversations feel like a cat-and-mouse game where Lecter is constantly trying to manipulate and analyze Clarice’s fears. On the other hand, Buffalo Bill continues abducting women, which raises the stakes of the investigation and pushes the FBI trainee to rely on Lecter’s transactional guidance. The film builds suspense by focusing on its characters and their psychology. The horror is rooted in the conversations between Clarice and Lecter rather than momentary shocks. The Silence of the Lambs is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates the art of a slow burn.
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‘Shutter Island’ (2010)
Shutter Island marked a turning point for modern era psychological thrillers. The film, adapted from Dennis Lehane’s 2003 novel of the same name, is set on an eerie, remote island that houses a psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. The story follows U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo) as they arrive on the island to investigate the disappearance of Rachel Solando, a patient who drowned her three children and somehow vanished from her locked hospital ward. Things only get stranger from there; when Teddy begins questioning doctors and patients, he realizes that everyone at the hospital is hiding something. Meanwhile, Teddy starts experiencing disturbing migraines, flashbacks, and extremely vivid dreams about his late wife, who died in a tragic fire.
All of this leads him to believe that something sinister is happening on the island, and he is entangled in rumors of secret experiments and impossible conspiracies. However, every conversation and clue pushes him further into a state of confusion. After a while, both Teddy and the audience begin to question what is real and what might just be an illusion. The film slowly builds up to what is easily one of the most memorable plot twists Hollywood has ever seen — one that completely recontextualizes the entire story. Ultimately, Shutter Island revolves around a man who is gradually confronting the darkest corners of his own mind. It’s a psychological puzzle that gets better with every rewatch and never loses its thrill.
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‘Seven’ (1995)
Seven might just be one of the darkest thrillers Fincher has ever delivered. The film is unsettling from the get-go, and it refuses to offer the audience or its characters any respite. The story follows veteran detective William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and his new partner David Mills (Brad Pitt) as they chase a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the seven deadly sins. Things kick off with a disturbing murder scene where an obese man has been forced to eat until he dies, a crime that represents gluttony. When another victim is discovered with the words “greed” marked at the crime scene, Somerset realizes this is the work of an extremely methodical killer operating with a twisted moral compass.
What makes Seven such a compelling movie is the interesting dynamic between the thoughtful and patient Somerset and the younger, much more impulsive Mills, who grows increasingly frustrated as the killer keeps getting away. The film’s final act is what cements Seven as an unforgettable experience as the antagonist (Kevin Spacey) reveals that he committed the sin of envy and delivers that now-infamous Box to Mills. Seven ends on a devastating note that leaves everyone shaken because, despite everything, the killer’s plan works exactly as he intended. This bleak storytelling and relentless sense of dread make Seven a masterclass in suspense.
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Ryan Gosling’s “Drive” soundtrack star and 2024 Olympics performer Kavinsky dies at 50
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The musician’s “Nightcall” famously soundtracked Gosling’s opening sequence in the 2011 cult hit “Drive.”
The world heard from Nolan Wells‘ self-proclaimed best friend, Warren Hudson, last week. In a three-part interview, Hudson explained how July 4 allegedly unfolded, from boarding the boat to returning Nolan’s phone. Now, his father is offering $50,000 for information surrounding the death.
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Why Is Warren Hudson’s Dad Offering A Reward?
According to TMZ, Dr. Benjamin Hudson is the latest to put up a reward for information about the death of Nolan Wells. Dr. Hudson is reportedly offering the money that “leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Nolan’s death.”
“We don’t know that anyone had any involvement, but we care about Nolan and want to find out what happened,” Dr. Hudson told TMZ.
Benjamin made it clear that he doesn’t think the teenagers who were on three boats on July 4 had anything to do with the death. He told TMZ again, “We still don’t know what happened.” Dr. Hudson said he’s hoping the $50,000 reward will encourage someone to come forward with credible information. He believes potential witnesses aren’t speaking because of the public pressure surrounding the case. “We feel people aren’t talking because of the pressure of the case,” Dr. Hudson said.
Meanwhile, local law enforcement has suggested Nolan Wells’ death was an accidental drowning. Additionally, the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office has moved to seal the official autopsy report until a grand jury reviews it. A toxicology report is still pending. Meanwhile, an independent autopsy conducted in Washington, D.C., could not rule out foul play and listed “undetermined” for cause of death.
Dr. Benjamin Hudson Claims His Family Is Receiving Death Threats
Speaking to TMZ, Dr. Hudson also alleged that his family has been “living through a nightmare” since Nolan’s case went viral. He claims his family has received thousands of death threats. Hudson adds that he believes that’s also an obstacle for investigators gathering information.
Another man who was present on Horn Island on July 4 has also claimed he’s receiving death threats. Bart Edmiston Jr. secured a lawyer, who released a statement saying so and threatened to go after online creators and anyone else spreading unfounded misinformation in the case. So far, at least one cease-and-desist has been issued to creator Kymbra Li.
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“Officer” Brandon Tatum Reacts To Backlash Over Warren Hudson Interview
Following the release of part two of his interview with Warren Hudson, Brandon Tatum clapped back at internet users calling him out for giving Hudson a platform. He took aim at “ignorant melanated people” and claimed they want him to “hate white people.”
“I have said from the very beginning that I support finding out what happened to Nolan Wells. Everybody want to know what happened to Nolan Wells, when I talked to the young boys, they want to know what happened to Nolan Wells cause they weren’t there when he apparently died. But you want me to go out on a limb and hate these young boys because they white. You want me to hate white people. I’m not doing it. I’m not going to hate people because of the color of their skin,” Tatum said on Threads.
Still, the backlash has persisted. Most recently, Pastor Jamal Bryant took to the same platform to allege that Tatum is allegedly related to someone who snitched about the Denmark Vesey uprising in South Carolina back in 1822. The intercepted slave rebellion led to the arrests and hanging of at least 35 people.
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“I don’t think she wanna be on the stage,” Usher said during a recent concert, turning around with a surprised expression on his face.
Below Deck: Sailing Yacht alum Alli Dore revealed the results of her recent rib contouring procedure.
“Just under halfway at 5.5 weeks out of 12 and already convinced this is the best thing I’ve done,” Alli, 38, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, July 28. “Thank you to the @_snatchedwaist team for making this such a positive experience!”
Alli’s post, which was marked as a paid partnership Snatched Waist, included a side by side comparison of her midsection. Prior to the treatment, Alli donned a yellow bikini and she showed off her figure. For the end results, she wore black strapless bikini and flaunted her slimmed down waist.
The former reality star also teased that she will be sharing her “best recovery tips” later.
Remi Bader showed off her bikini body. Bader, 30, took to Instagram on Monday, July 7, to show off her figure after undergoing weight loss surgery in December 2023. In the snap, she rocked a gingham bikini by For Love and Lemons while promoting her mini fan, which launched on Tuesday, July 8. Her blue-and-white […]
Alli’s procedure reveal had mixed reactions amongst fans. Several expressed their concerns in the comments section.
“I’m so sorry u felt u needed to do this to yourself, I admired u from the first time I saw u on BD but this looks painful and so unnecessary for such a beautiful woman. 🤗 Not hating on u just concerned xo,” one user wrote while another replied, “I just want to say your body was so beautiful before and I feel so sad that you felt the need to do this. 💔.”
Multiple users reminded others to be mindful of what they’re saying and avoid spreading negativity.
“As women, let’s celebrate whatever makes another woman happy ❤️,” one person wrote while another shared, “This looks similar to my starting shape 😍 love it.”
Last month, Alli flew to Sanur, Bali with a group of influencers and former reality stars as they all underwent Snatched Waist’s procedure. According to the Snatched Waist website, the treatment does not remove a person’s ribs. Instead it is a “rib recontouring” process that uses liposuction to remove fat and then reshapes the lower ribs via an ultrasound. Following the ultrasound, the patient wears a fitted corset for 12 weeks.
Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux revealed that she underwent a breast augmentation and now is on the road to recovery. “My girls got a little ✨makeover✨ @Solomon Plastic Surgery,” the Netflix personality, 31, shared alongside a TikTok video on Tuesday, January 13, detailing what she had done in the clip captioned, “Get unready with me […]
Alli explained that the surgery was “minimally invasive” and she was inspired to get the procedure done after welcoming son River George in 2021.
“After having a baby I had rib flare and I’ve always wanted an hourglass waist so I was excited for this procedure,” she wrote via Instagram in June. “I’ll continue to share my recovery journey and I’ll post some before and after photos when my shape starts to show ✨.”
Alli appeared on Below Deck: Sailing Yacht season 3, which aired in 2022. The Australia native served as the ship’s third stewardess.
The idea of a “Glee curse” has lingered for years, fueled by the tragic deaths of three cast members. While some continue to point to those heartbreaking losses as evidence the show is “cursed,” Kevin McHale is pushing back against the narrative, arguing that it unfairly overshadows the lives of those involved.
The “Glee” curse narrative emerged following the deaths of some cast members. It gained traction following the release of the three-part miniseries, “The Price of Glee,” in which the tragic passing of Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, and Naya Rivera were explored.
Kevin McHale, who played Artie Abrams in the musical TV series, took to X on July 29 to share his thoughts about the so-called curse surrounding the show.
“Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a ‘sacrifice’ or a ‘curse’ in regards to a tv show is f-cking diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality. get f-cked,” McHale wrote.
Many agreed with the actor’s sentiment. One user noted, “It’s so f-cking disrespectful to their memory and to their families and friends.” “When entertainment starts making people forget they’re talking about actual human beings, it’s time to step away from the screen,” another added.
The Actor Previously Talked About The ‘Curse’
In an interview on “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show” in 2024, McHale discussed the so-called curse, admitting that they make jokes about it.
“The amount of times we’ve said some things that everyone gets really quiet, we’re like, ‘No no. Understand, if we don’t laugh about this, we will all just be sad, cause it’s insane. It really is crazy,” McHale said.
The actor added he wasn’t superstitious and didn’t believe in curses. As for what happened to his “Glee” co-stars, he said they were just coincidental. “I just think a lot of unfortunate, really horrible accidents do happen,” he stressed. Later, he said there’s nothing to be gained by believing “Glee” is cursed.
Three ‘Glee’ Main Cast Members Passed Away Tragically
Cory Monteith (Finn Hudson) passed away in 2013 due to an accidental overdose. The loss was a big blow to the cast and crew, and it was written into the fifth season of “Glee.” The show intentionally left out his character’s cause of death, and the cast sang emotional tributes to honor his memory.
Mark Salling (Noah “Puck” Puckerman) faced legal troubles in the years before his death. In late 2015, he was arrested for possessing thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse materials. Salling agreed to a plea agreement and pleaded guilty in 2017. He died by suicide in January 2018, a few months before his sentencing hearing.
Naya Rivera (Santana Lopez) died of an accidental drowning in 2020. She went out boating on a lake with her then-4-year-old son, who was later found alone in the boat. Authorities concluded that the actress helped her son back into the boat before she drowned.
Several Of The Show’s Crew Members Also Died
“The Price of Glee” also mentioned the deaths of some other people associated with the show. An assistant director and a props crew member both died of a heart attack. A rigger and production assistant died by suicide, and a stand-in for actor Matthew Morrison died in a vehicular accident.
Many fans heavily criticized the docu-series for leaning into the “curse,” saying it exploited real-life tragedies for the sake of entertainment. Amid the backlash, a writer for the documentary claimed some “Glee” cast and crew were involved in the project, which was refuted by McHale, Chord Overstreet, and Jenna Ushkowitz.
“I think that’s all bullsh-t. I think anybody that knows anything about that show and experienced it doesn’t have anything to do with that from what I know,” Overstreet said.
Is Ryan Murphy Rebooting ‘Glee’?
It has been more than a decade since “Glee” aired its final episode, and co-creator and showrunner Ryan Murphy teased it may be time to reboot the series.
“That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show’,” Murphy told PEOPLE.
While he didn’t confirm that a reboot is in the works, Murphy seems keen on the idea of creating “a new incarnation” of the Emmy-winning musical series.
Chile! Damson Idris is making it clear that sometimes the easiest way to protect your peace is with the tap of a button. The actor recently shared his thoughts on one social media feature that has become a favorite for anyone looking to cut out unwanted energy online.
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Damson Idris Says The Block Button Is A Vibe
In an Instagram Story shared this week, Damson Idris showed his appreciation for the block button, writing, “Blocking people is so 🔥 Poof. Now you don’t exist lol.” While the ‘Snowfall’ and ‘F1’ actor didn’t reveal who inspired the post or whether he recently used the feature himself, he appeared to be embracing the idea of removing negativity from his digital space.
Damson Has Roomies Confessing Their Blocks
Fans quickly made their way to The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section and brought all the energy after Damson Idris shared his thoughts on blocking people. Some Roomies admitted they go on blocking sprees all the time, while others started guessing who the actor may have been referring to when he shared the message. A few even revealed who they recently blocked, and chile, the comments had everyone entertained.
One Instagram user @ayojugg said, “He blocked Coogler and Michael B. Jordan 😂 That marvel money bussin’”
This Instagram user @iamjuju_ commented, “My favorite thing to do .. very satisfying”
And, Instagram user @comedian_nodross added, “Until they text u from another number lmao”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @preeconsuelaa joked, “I have 1,400+ people in my block party 😂”
While Instagram user @maleya82 shared, “I LOVE a good block party. I provide the sodas and chairs too 🥳”
Instagram user @quair_ramik said, “Block lori Harvey so I can have my turn bro”
Lastly, Instagram user @couture.lol wrote, “Yup i just blocked keyshia Cole”
Damson Idris Has Been On A “Protect Your Peace” Wave
This isn’t the first time Damson has encouraged people to be mindful of their online presence. Last October, the British-Nigerian star advised his followers—especially younger social media users—to think carefully before posting negative comments, warning that words shared online can impact future opportunities. “The negative things you say online today can burn bridges you haven’t arrived at yet,” he wrote, adding that people should “walk with class and focus on your dream.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?
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Ozzy Osbourne gets own Halloween Horror Nights house 1 year after death: ‘Couldn’t be more fitting’ (exclusive)
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Sharon Osbourne exclusively previews the HHN house to EW: “He’d absolutely love it,” she said of the house featuring his music and life story. “He’d be laughing his head off.”
Kevin McHale has had enough with the chatter about a possible “curse” involving Glee.
“Let me log off today because the way too many of you talk about real people who have passed as a ‘sacrifice’ or a ‘curse’ in regards to a TV show is f***ing diabolical and untethered from any sort of humanity or reality,” McHale, 38, wrote via X on Wednesday, July 29. “Get f***ed.”
While it’s unclear what specifically caused McHale to speak out, the 2023 docuseries The Price of Glee was a three-part special that looked back on the deaths of several cast members, including Cory Monteith, who died from a drug overdose in 2013. He was 31.
Five years later, Mark Salling died by suicide at the age of 35, shortly after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography in 2018.
Glee introduced the world to quite a talented group of actors when musical comedy-drama debuted on Fox in 2009. It was Ryan Murphy‘s third series, following teen drama Popular and dark medical drama Nip/Tuck. The series focused on the William McKinley High School glee club, the New Directions, as they tried to balance choir competition […]
Naya Rivera also tragically died from an accidental drowning in 2020 after saving her son during a boat accident. She was 33.
“It’s so tiring to read the comments of people who said something unnecessary like that. Please stop,” one fan commented in support of McHale’s post. Another user added, “I’ve always HATED seeing people talk about this. It’s so f***ing disrespectful to their memory and to their families and friends. I’ve always spoken up about it, and I’ll keep saying how cruel and thoughtless it is. It pisses me off so much!!!!!”
Glee, which ran from 2009 to 2015, followed optimistic teacher Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison) as he led McKinley High School’s glee club. The group was a place where ambitious and talented students could find strength, acceptance and their voice.
“I loved them all. I had a great time making that show,” cocreator Ryan Murphy told People in an interview published on Tuesday, July 28. “That show is interesting because it’s come back around. So many young people now watch it. And I’m like, ‘Maybe we should revisit that show.’”
He continued, “My nostalgia and love for that show is enough that I’m like, ‘Well, maybe people would like to see a new incarnation of that in some capacity.’ So yeah, I love that show and I loved what it became and what it meant to so many people.”
One scene McHale and his costar Jenna Ushkowitz find a little “eerie” is an episode in season 3 where Finn (Monteith) learned that his father died of a drug overdose.
The scene “hit a little too close to home,” Ushkowitz, 40, said during a January 2024 episode iHeartRadio’s “And That’s What You REALLY Missed” podcast.
McHale agreed, “Way, way too close.”
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