Over the decades, the works of J.R.R. Tolkien have long been revered and celebrated for their depth and overall quality of entertainment. It’s that love that ultimately drove Peter Jackson in the early 2000s to direct the critically acclaimed The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which cemented the franchise’s spot among the greats. Fast-forward another two decades, and the world of Middle-earth is back in focus on so many levels. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim was released in 2024, an animated feature that focused on Rohan and that nation’s greatest leader, Helm Hammerhand (Brian Cox). Peter Jackson is also working on two spin-off movies: the first, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and an untitled project set after Return of the King, written by Stephen Colbert.

Two years prior, Prime Video transported us, on a pretty expensive budget, to the Second Age of Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which brought us ever closer to some of the most important parts of Tolkien lore prior to the main trilogy on-screen. After two seasons, Rings of Power is poised to return for Season 3 soon, with war looming on the horizon for Middle-earth. The projects just keep on coming for fans of the lore, with a new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG that is sure to intrigue gamers in the works.

Now, there is yet another project that offers a chance for fans of The Lord of the Rings to relive the original trilogy like never before. The Lord of the Rings trilogy is set to be relived courtesy of Ascension. Titled The Lord of the Rings: Ascension, it will consist of three new expansion sets for Ascension. Each set will adapt the main trilogy of The Lord of the Rings titles, with The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King all listed as part of the project. However, as of the time of writing, there is no firm release window available at this time.

What Is ‘The Lord of the Rings: Ascension’ About?

Ascension was first released in 2011 on iOS before making its way to Android devices in 2014. Ahead of the release of The Lord of the Rings: Ascension, an official game description from Stone Blade Entertainment, the studio behind the project reads: “The fate of the world hangs by a thread… Recruit heroes, acquire powerful cards, and shape your strategy as you build your strength, all while confronting the quiet, ever-present pull of The One Ring. The game is fast to learn and difficult to master; each choice carries weight, and the path to victory is never without cost.” Speaking about the project, Stone Blade Entertainment founder and Ascension creator, Justin Gary, sounded excited about the coming project, noting, “Middle-earth comes alive in your own hands as you’re able to build a deck with the heroes of The Fellowship.”

The Lord of the Rings: Ascension does not have a release date yet.

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Release Date

December 19, 2001

Runtime

178 Minutes

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Writers

Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Peter Jackson, J.R.R. Tolkien

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Producers

Barrie M. Osborne, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Mark Ordesky, Robert Shaye, Tim Sanders

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Aww, Roomies! Chris Brown’s oldest son, Aeko, has the internet doing double takes and asking, “Where did the time go?” Fans are pointing out how much Aeko has grown after Breezy shared a photo of them together.

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Chris Brown’s Son Steals Hearts With New Adorable Photo

On Wednesday, April 29, Chris Brown shared a new photo on his Instagram Story showing him kicking it with his son Aeko, whom he shares with Ammika Harris. The flick shows them posted up in what looks like a parking lot. Chris looks down at his mini-me while Aeko cheeses and stares straight into the camera. In his caption, he wrote, “Excited for what’s coming ….”. Fans immediately reacted to the new flick, with many noting Aeko’s height and physical similarities to his daddy!

Fans Can’t Get Over Breezy & Aeko’s New Flick

Folks kept dropping heart-eye emojis in response to the flick of Breezy and his son over in The Shade Room’s comment section. Meanwhile, others couldn’t get over Aeko’s cuteness.

Instagram user @velvetvixen.vip wrote, “Lil man standing tall already, that bond hits different ❤️” 

Instagram user @allthingschristopherr wrote, “my stepson so handsome 🥰🤎” 

While Instagram user @pr3ttyface.bre2 wrote, “Aeko so cute 🥰 🥰🥰” 

Then Instagram user @keiashapetersofficial wrote, “Aeko is getting so tall 🥺 he was just a babyyy.” 

Another Instagram user @_alexisgolden wrote, “He always look sooo excited 😭” 

Instagram user @nykeviajones wrote, “He’s adorable.” 

While another Instagram user @truly.rare wrote, “His daddy son af 😂❤️” 

Then another Instagram user @travismalloy wrote, “Twins.” 

Finally, Instagram user @konyiaa wrote, “Nephew getting big 😍🥹” 

Chris Recently Became A Father Of Four

Speaking of daddy duties, Chris Brown recently became a father of four. On Sunday, April 26, Chris confirmed that he welcomed a baby boy with his partner Jada Wallace. Jada shared photos from her maternity shoot on Instagram along with a pic of their newborn son. Chris slid into her comment section to celebrate his arrival, writing, “Taurus Gang” Chris shares his eldest daughter Royalty with Nia Guzman, his son Aeko with Ammika Harris, and his daughter Lovely with Diamond Brown. Chris and Jada haven’t revealed their newborn son’s name yet.

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iShowSpeed loves taking supporters along on his wild adventures while streaming his travels around the world. He explores new cultures, tries different foods, and meets people everywhere he goes. Toward the end of April, the streamer headed to the Caribbean with plans to visit over 10 islands. During his stop in St. Lucia, he met a supporter, leading to a heartwarming moment.

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iShowSpeed Comes Through For Supporter During Heartwarming Exchange

As iShowSpeed walked through the streets of St. Lucia, supporters gathered around smiling and trying to get his attention. One boy ran up to Speed on stream and said, “Speed, my mom is kind of homeless and she can only buy me a Nokia.” The streamer reacted in shock to the phone before the boy asked if he could help buy him a new one. Instantly, iShowSpeed looked for his team so they could get the boy some cash.

The supporter could not believe his ears and excitedly asked Speed if he was serious. Before handing over the money, iShowSpeed asked whether the boy was telling the truth.

After he confirmed, the streamer blessed him with money for a phone upgrade. The boy then broke down crying on his shoulder. As he walked away, iShowSpeed expressed how sad it made him to see the supporter using a Nokia phone.

Social Media Reacts

Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to the sweet moment between iShowSpeed and the supporter. Many commended the streamer for consistently giving back.

Instagram user @iamtommymyers wrote, “God bless Speed, that lil boii won’t ever forget this moment”

Instagram user @simplycherae_x added, “speed has such a good heart man shxt warms my heart everytime. soo many ppl love this man yoo! his heart” is sooo pure

While Instagram user @mayadagoattt wrote, “he had a plot smh i need a car can you get me one???”

Instagram user @inkmychina69 wrote, “The peck on the head Imaooooo I love speed 😂😂😂”

Instagram user @k.athy.a wrote, “i like how he be genuinely pissed seeing people struggle, he’s a good person!”

While Instagram user @ijustwantyafriend wrote, “ask and you shall receive/close mouths don’t get fed”

Instagram user  @yfgluckie added, “He ain’t buying no phone 😂”

Instagram user @lii.babbyy added, “Yall so damn negative 🤣that young man probably genuinely went to upgrade his phone”

While Instagram user @jream.doll wrote, “I love him, best streamer alive right nowwww ❤️”

iShowSpeed Runs Into Chloe Bailey During St. Lucia Adventure

iShowSpeed unexpectedly ran into Chloe Bailey on the beaches of St. Lucia. The singer shared that St. Lucia feels like her second home as she asked Speed about his trip. The two then hit an obstacle course in the water for his stream. Although Chloe was ready to give up, Speed encouraged her to push through until the end.

Following their link-up, Chloe shared a post,  writing, “Get an A+ for effort!! Thank you @ishowspeed for being such a gentleman. BRB while I go pop some Advil from all the falls.”

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When old love gets dragged into new headlines, the internet never misses a beat! This time, it’s Pardi Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion’s past creating some buzz. Pardi seemingly addressed his ex-girlfriend’s fans and speculation about his online activity amid her breakup with Klay Thompson.

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Pardi Addresses Comments About Timing Of His Social Media Posts

According to a video shared to Instagram on Tuesday, Pardison appeared to address the sudden floods in his comments section. Without naming anyone directly, he compared the situation to a show storyline.

Pardi said his “character hasn’t been on this show in three seasons” and that he’s been “replaced multiple times.”

In the same rant, he added that for years he feels like he’s been “involuntarily kept in this email thread of this d*mn show.” Given the timing, it appears he’s reacting to ongoing public conversations about Megan’s love life. He also expressed confusion over still being pulled into the narrative, noting that he can’t even scroll online without seeing mentions of “the new character.” Still, he made it clear he’s not celebrating anyone’s heartbreak or misfortune, saying he takes “no pleasure” in any of it—despite the chaos his comments have stirred up online.

One Instagram user @spankhorton said, “Sound like they want u to return for season 4 lmaooooo“

This Instagram user @thatgirlchelle.xo claimed, “Lmaooo! This is such a Capricorn response 🤣 I love it!“

And, Instagram user @okayllean wrote, “i been here since the Pilot. jus sayin beforeeeee the celebrity guest appearance . before new cast . i’m on the spinoff with u now“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @miamayhem commented, “Just say you miss her & want that old thing back“

While Instagram user @alicenwond3rlan shared, “I love how you’re talking in code yet I understand everything you’re saying“

Finally, Instagram user @styledbysharifa revealed, “You still my favorite 😍😍”

This isn’t the first time Pardison Fontaine has posted amid Megan Thee Stallion’s viral breakup. Amid the reactions, fans quickly clocked a recent social media video where Pardi was seen singing along to Jagged Edge’s ‘He Can’t Love U.’ And the timing had the internet doing what it does best—trying to connect every possible dot.

The lyrics Pardi highlighted, including “He can’t love you like I love you / Baby you know it too,” immediately sparked speculation that the moment may have been a subtle nod to Megan’s reported split and her current buzz with NBA star Klay Thompson. However, Pardi has not confirmed whether the post targets anyone in particular or is simply a coincidence in his playlist rotation.

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Whew, Roomies! The internet is cuttin’ UP with reactions after a video floating around online seemingly shows Hazel E kicking it with man the internet is saying has a son with Nevaeh Akira. Right now, there’s no word on why they popped out together or how they connected, but folks online are already dropping their own theories.

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Hazel E Raises Eyebrows After Stepping Out With Man Allegedly Linked To Nevaeh Akira

Recently, video footage showed Hazel E and a man rumored to be the father of Nevaeh Akira’s son together. The clip, shared by IndustryBeef, shows the pair walking down the street while Hazel cheeses and spills tea on who she’s chilling with. After she claims that the man is actually Nevaeh’s son’s father, they both start laughing. As the clip keeps rolling, more footage shows them turning up at a function with a group of people. Right now, it’s unclear whether they’re dating or just linked up for a collab, but folks online think Hazel might be trying to get her lick back since Blueface seemingly rekindled with Nevaeh shortly after their split.  Nevaeh has not publicly addressed Hazel E or her claims that she shares a son with the man pictured.

Social Media Sounds OFF With Reactions

Fans wasted no time reacting to the clip of Hazel E in IndustryBeef’s comment section. Plenty of folks said they never expected to see her linking up with Nevaeh’s son’s father, while others said she’s too grown to be playing petty games.

Instagram user @jadastokeees wrote, “Oh my goodness I ain’t see this coming.” 

Instagram user @domoreignz_ wrote, “They so petty 🤣”

While Instagram user @jenellequinn wrote, “Didn’t Nevaeh say that he has a girlfriend and that they all coparent well?? Doesn’t look like he has a gf 😂😂😂😂” 

Then Instagram user @chocolatecutie_215 wrote, “I guess Hazel E want back into the circus.” 

Another Instagram user @stickyhitz wrote, “Why would u ever want people to know that kinda information 😂” 

Instagram user @brwnsugggga wrote, “HAZEL WON 😂😂😂😂” 

Then another Instagram user @phenomenal_amv wrote, “She’s almost 50 mind you.” 

Finally, Instagram user @pr3ttyynaiinii_ wrote, “To damn old for that.” 

Is Hazel Trying To Get Her Lick Back At Blueface & Nevaeh?

Fans seem to be going in on Hazel E, thinking she tried to get her lick back at Nevaeh by popping out with her child’s father. The speculation comes as Nevaeh and Blueface’s romance unfolded shortly after he revealed he was done with Hazel in November 2025. Blue recorded a video saying Hazel was too immature for him, so he decided to let her go from his roster. “Hazel E, you are too old to be acting this young. We’re done. I rather be with a young b***h.” Hazel clapped back calling him a “convicted felon” and said he was actually doing her a favor because he had too much going on after being released from prison.

Blueface says that he’s done with Hazel-E:

“I’m officially letting Hazel go from the roster. Hazel-E, you are too old to be acting this young. We’re done. I’d rather be with a young b*tch.” pic.twitter.com/vlj51fUjNz

— HotNewHipHop (@HotNewHipHop) November 26, 2025

Shortly after their back-and-forth online, Nevaeh dropped videos showing her spending quality time with Blueface. One clip shows her cracking jokes about being his “sideline” while she kisses him the car. Then another video showed them eating at Blue’s seafood restaurant. On top of that, Nevaeh also took some shots at Hazel for throwing shade at her following her breakup with Blue. She also seemingly accused Hazel of being a hater, saying she was just mad because things with Blue didn’t go the way she wanted. Peep Nevaeh’s previous response to Hazel below.

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By Jonathan Klotz
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A decade before Iron Man launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Wesley Snipes made superheroes cool again as Blade, the Daywalker. 1998’s Blade includes the coolest opening sequence of any vampire movie and it launched a trilogy, so it makes sense that Marvel would milk it for all its worth.

2006’s Blade: The Series tried to keep the good times rolling, and if you forgot it existed, that’s by design, as Disney probably doesn’t want a series with this much blood, guts, and nudity to be associated with modern Marvel. Well, that, and Snipes didn’t return as Blade, marking the only time anyone else has played the live-action Vampire hunter. 

Blade: The Series Picks Up Where Trinity Left Off

Replacing one of the coolest dudes on the planet is a tough job. Whoever stepped into the sunglasses of Blade would be constantly compared to Wesley Snipes. The rapper Sticky Fingaz answered the call, and while he looked the part of a muscular superhero, he couldn’t emulate the attitude. Blade: The Series picks up after the events of Blade: Trinity, and was written by the same man, David S. Goyer, though outside of the title character, there’s no real connections that mattered. 

Blade: The Series introduces Christa Starr (Jill Wagner of Wipeout), a U.S. Army soldier coming home from the Iraq War to solve the mystery of who killed her brother, Zach (David Kopp). It doesn’t take long for the series to reveal that Marcus (Neil Jackson), an upstart Vampire noble, was behind the murder and that Zach was secretly an ally of Blade’s, working to take down the Vampires of the House of Cthon. She’s also, judging by the reactions of every man who enters her vicinity, the most beautiful woman they have ever seen. 

Christa is the real main character of Blade: The Series, which eventually cuts the title character down to appearing in maybe 10 minutes an episode by the end of the first, and only, season. For most shows that would be a bad thing, but Wagner’s performance as Christa and her on-screen chemistry with Neil Jackson, the man behind Marcus, is so good, the show becomes better as it shifts the focus. 

Disney Wants Nothing To Do With Blade: The Series

What makes Blade: The Series stand out even today isn’t the fairly generic plotlines, like a vampire-killing virus, people from Blade’s past wanting revenge, or a vaguely Eurotrash vampire jockeying for position as the new ruler of the Undead, it’s what the series was able to get away with showing on screen. Blade aired on Spike TV, a cable channel but not a premium cable channel, and yet it was able to get away with showing copious amounts of blood and nudity. 

During its run, Blade: The Series was a hit, posting excellent numbers for the newly rebranded cable channel. Millions tuned in each week and you couldn’t get away from the commercials while trying to watch CSI marathons or 1000 Ways To Die. The show was canceled not because it wasn’t being watched, but because it was expensive, with a price tag close to a million dollars (or more) per episode. 

Before the cancelation, Blade: The Series had namedropped other Marvel characters affiliated with the 90s group, the Midnight Sons: Moon Knight and Dr. Strange. One can only imagine that any version of those characters appearing on Spike TV would be as dark and gritty as their 90s comics counterparts. Remember when Dr. Strange wore a mask, used elemental magic, and was known simply as Strange? 

Today, Blade: The Series is hard to find anywhere. Apple TV+ has the series available to purchase, but it’s not on Hulu, Disney+, or anywhere else you might find Marvel shows. It’s the last relic of how Marvel would license its characters out before the start of the MCU, and proof that no matter what Blade says in Deadpool & Wolverine, there were two Blades, and odds are, there will only ever be two Blades.