By Robert Scucci
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The 90s were great because a movie ticket cost less than $10 and Michael Bay blew up everything he could get his hands on. It was a magical time I wish I could go back to, when action spectacle dominated the cinemascape and nobody cared how unrealistic it was. Helicopters were a financial flex, heists became increasingly convoluted, and sometimes the FBI guy would step in and tell the local police guy that he’s in charge now, followed by a brief scuffle before they put their heads together and figure out what they’re dealing with.

Since time only marches relentlessly forward and we can never truly go back to what we thought were the glory days, the best thing you can do right now is watch Bay’s 2022 blockbuster, Ambulance, on Netflix. It’s pure popcorn action thriller awesomeness, and that’s all there is to it. It’s basically Speed meets Heat, with a surprising amount of comic relief at just the right moments. If you’re missing the days of action movie excess, this is one you’ll want to buckle up for.

Two Brothers Against Every Single Cop

Ambulance plays out like a 136-minute chase sequence, and you really don’t need much exposition to get going. Former Marine Will Sharp (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) is desperate for cash because his wife needs a life-saving surgery. His adoptive older brother Danny (Jake Gyllenhaal) is a total psychopath who has bank robbing down to a science. He’s knocked off dozens of banks over the years and is still a free man, so he clearly knows what he’s doing. At this point, his crew is tight and the operation is turnkey.

The problem is that Danny is getting a little too cocky for his own good, and his fatal mistake is walking around without a mask like he owns the place when it’s finally showtime. While stealing $18 million in cash, LAPD officer Zach (Jackson White) talks his way into the building because he wants to ask a teller out on a date. He quickly realizes something is off and a shootout occurs, critically injuring the officer when Will accidentally shoots him.

Surrounded and dead to rights, Will and Danny don’t have many options. They hijack an ambulance driven by Cam Thompson (Eiza Gonzalez), taking her and the wounded officer hostage. LAPD Captain Monroe (Garret Dillahunt), who’s been tracking Danny for months, and FBI Agent Ansen Clark (Keir O’Donnel), who knows what he’s capable of because the robber once joined the academy to learn how to outsmart authorities, pool every available resource to apprehend the robbers, rescue their officer, and minimize collateral damage.

But this is a Michael Bay flick, so that previous sentence doesn’t exactly go as planned. City blocks get wiped out, impromptu spleen surgeries are performed in the back of a speeding EMT, thousands of rounds are pumped into the streets, and Danny and Will start bickering at the worst possible times like brothers are known to do. Will is an otherwise honorable man trying to do right by his family, while Danny clearly isn’t living in the same reality as everybody else. With nowhere to go and no backup plan to their backup plan, it’s only a matter of time before everything comes crashing down.

90s Vibes All Around

To my surprise and pleasure, Ambulance exceeded every expectation I had. I thought it would be a cheap 90s knockoff, but it’s a perfect modern action thriller. It wears its influences on its sleeve, but there’s so much charisma dripping from every frame that you can’t help but root for the bad guys. That’s what makes this movie such a joy to watch. Danny and Will are responsible for an insane amount of destruction, and who knows how many officers and civilians get caught in the crossfire during their chase. They’re not heroes, just the protagonists we’re following, but you still want them to succeed.

Even better, the task forces hunting them have been waiting to take Danny down for a long time, and they’re more than ready to smoke him out using whatever resources they have to finally say “mission accomplished.”

The real star of the show, though, is Jake Gyllenhaal, who looks like he’s having a little too much fun. The level of hubris Danny exudes in every scene is infectious, and you know he’s flying too close to the sun the moment you’re introduced to him. It’s also the source of most of Ambulance’s comic relief, breaking the tension exactly when you need a breather from the constant gunfire and explosions.

My personal favorite moment is right before the heist, when everybody but Danny is masked up on the elevator and an elderly woman, also masked, steps in without realizing the place is about to get robbed. Danny gives this perfect “oh, come on” look as the doors close because he knows he’s going to have to deal with her at some point. Not a single line of dialogue is uttered, and it’s a perfect scene to set the tone for what’s to come. 

Every scene in Ambulance is dialed to 11, and it’s honestly refreshing. As city streets and sidewalk vendors get leveled, all you can think is, “How are they going to get out of this one?” And every time they do, you sit there dumbfounded because it’s completely unrealistic, but you just don’t care. I can’t remember the last time I willingly suspended this much disbelief for an action thriller because it’s just so fun to watch unfold without overthinking it.

Ambulance is currently streaming on Netflix.

ABC’s “The View” is one of the longest-running shows in all of daytime television. Now, near the end of its historic 29th season, the show has finished out quarter one of 2026 with its strongest viewership in five years. This comes as cohost Alyssa Farah Griffin is set to return from maternity leave, and rumblings that former cohost Elisabeth Hasselbeck may return full-time.

In addition to Griffin, the current co-hosts on “The View” are Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, and Ana Navarro.

‘The View’ Has Had A Strong 2026 So Far

According to The Wrap, “The View” has ended its first quarter of 2026 with an average of 2.78 million viewers, the show’s highest ratings since the same time period in 2021. The long-running daytime talk show also posted a healthy 1.86 household share.

That’s not all: among women aged 25 to 54, the show posted its best ratings in two years, averaging 242,000 viewers. “The View” also did well with women aged 18-49, delivering 182,000 viewers. Additionally, both demographics saw double-digit increases in viewership, with the former seeing an 11% rise and the 18-49 demographic posting 11% more viewers. Overall, the show is up 10%.

The Hit ABC Talker Is Number 1

In additon to reaching a five-year ratings milestone, “The View” also remains number one among daytime network talk shows and news programs. This is the case both in total viewership and households. For context, this excludes syndicated shows.

The second-rated show in the category is NBC’s “Today Third Hour,” with its 2.17 million viewers and 1.42 rating share. In third place is “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” which averaged 1.50 million viewers and a 0.87 household share.

“NBC News Daily” ranked last with 1.45 million viewers and a 0.96 rating.

‘The View’ Clearly Retains A Strong Fanbase

Following news that “The View” scored its best quarter-one ratings in five years, many fans of the show took to social media not only to express excitement but also to defend it against online bashers.

One person said on Facebook, “I hate to break it to you people who are hating on ‘The View,’ however, there’s nothing you can do to take away their popularity. And your commenting on their social media page helps to grow their social media platform. So… keep the comments coming! Lol!!”

Someone else said, “Well deserved! The best tranquilizer for whatever the heck is going on in DC.”

Another “View” fan wrote, “Congratulations, ladies. MTG had a lot to do with that record-breaking view. Everyone was anticipating what she had to say about Trump. Bring her on again for Q2.”

A different Facebook user stated, “Thank you for keeping me sane during these crazy times!!!!
Love you, guys!!! Grateful for you and my View time.”

Some Wonder If Elisabeth Hasselbeck May Return

As mentioned, Griffin is currently on maternity leave from “The View” and is set to return on April 13 after leaving in February. There have been several guest co-hosts in her absence, including former regular co-host Hasselbeck.

During her week-long stint on the show, many noticed that she brought a certain fire to the panel that had been missing for some time. As Variety put it in March 2026, amid her hosting, “Suddenly, it’s relevant.”

The report states that in recent months, “The View” had “been lacking energy” and that “Hasselbeck has given the show the jolt it needed.”

Whoopi Goldberg Recently Reunited With Brandy On ‘The View’

People watch “The View” for several reasons. For some, their goal is to hear varying perspectives on politics. For others, they’re watching for the celebrity interviews and perhaps even Goldberg’s notable on-screen reunions.

Recently, in April 2026, R&B legend Brandy appeared on “The View” to promote her new memoir, “PHASES.” Notably, she starred in “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella” in 1997 alongside Goldberg, Whitney Houston, Paolo Montalban, and more.

During her appearance, she not only gave Goldberg a warm greeting but also discussed her recent star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, unveiled on March 30 ahead of the release of “PHASES” the following day.

Regarding the star, Brandy said she “manifested” it after telling herself, as a young girl, “I’m going to sing my way onto one of those stars.”

“The View” aires week days on ABC.

Y’all… while the headlines keep rolling in about Pooh Shiesty, it looks like his mother, Gladys Baines, is making it clear she’s not letting the noise shake her. Without saying too much, she recently went live and gave viewers a glimpse of her current vibe. And you already know, it left folks reading between the lines about how she’s really feeling amid all the drama.

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Pooh Shiesty’s Mom Goes Live Amid Arrest Drama

On Friday afternoon, Gladys hopped on Facebook Live in a clip just over a minute long, showing herself riding in a car while subtly addressing the moment without directly speaking on it. She can be seen rocking a slicked-back bun with laid baby hairs, black-framed glasses, blue nails, gold hoops, and a white graphic tee. Also, she kept it cute while facing the camera before turning it to show other women in the car.

In the background, Pooh’s ‘Shiesty Summer’ played on the radio, setting the tone. Furthermore, the fellow passengers reacted in their own ways—some appearing lowkey about being on camera. One woman seated behind Gladys even flashed her middle fingers. Ultimately, some viewers may take this as a cryptic message tied to everything going on.

Please note that the footage features NSFW language from music playing in the background. Please watch at your own caution.

Gladys Baines Drops Messages As Drama Unfolds Online

And Gladys Baines isn’t staying quiet while headlines swirl. Amid reports of Pooh and his father’s alleged arrest tied to a robbery case connected to Gucci Mane, Gladys previously had been dropping message after message online, and the public is definitely paying attention. This week, Gladys took to Facebook with a series of posts that had folks doing research. On Wednesday, she wrote, “It’s power in the name Jesus…” before following up on Thursday with, “my ears ringing #keeptalking #blessingsonblessings,” alongside a flood of prayer emojis.

She didn’t stop there, adding, “I been blocked you hating mf’s … #Amen,” keeping her tone equal parts spiritual and spicy. Naturally, the public has been piecing together whether her words are aimed at critics, the legal situation, or both—turning her page into a running commentary on the unfolding drama.

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New details are coming to light about “Summer House” stars West Wilson, Ciara Miller, and Amanda Batula. Just days after Wilson and Batula confirmed their new relationship, a source close to Miller claimed that she and Wilson were actively hooking up before he moved on to her former best friend.

Were West Wilson And Ciara Miller Hooking Up Before He Announced His New Relationship With Amanda Batula?

“West was hitting on Ciara, and they had hooked up recently, about three to four weeks ago,” a source told Us Weekly.

A second source told the outlet that Wilson and Miller were together as of “mid-to-late February,” and another said the pair were “rekindling and seeing if it would work again recently.”

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For those unfamiliar, Wilson and Miller met during season 8 of Bravo’s “Summer House.” They dated on the show; however, they announced their split during the reunion.

Seasons 9 and 10 showed Wilson and Miller on better terms, and as of late, they were spotted getting cozy at the Super Bowl in California.

Was Wilson In A Relationship With Another Woman Before Confirming His Situationship With Batula?

Even crazier, Wilson was reportedly in an “exclusive” relationship with another woman when rumors about his relationship with Batula began circulating.

An insider told Page Six that Wilson was dating Meija Moreno and that she met the reality star’s close family and friends when they became exclusive in 2025.

The source went on to say that Wilson allegedly promised Moreno that he was not sleeping with other women.

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West Wilson Shares He’s Dating His Ex, Ciara Miller’s, Friend In Joint Instagram Post

Wilson broke the internet earlier this week, however, when he confirmed he was dating Miller’s friend, Batula, after denying the speculation for weeks.

“We’ve seen the growing online speculation, so while this is still very new, we wanted to provide some clarity,” their joint statement read. “It was never our intention to purposely hide anything. Given the complicated relationship dynamics involved and the scrutiny that comes with being on a reality show, we need a little space to process things privately before speaking on it.”

The post continued, “We’ve shown up for each other as friends over the years, through all the highs and lows, and what’s developed recently was the last thing either of us expected. Our connection grew out of a genuine, long-standing friendship, which made it especially important for us to approach this with care.”

Dave Portnoy Slams Batula For Betraying Ciara Miller In Scathing Social Media Post

The public hasn’t been shy regarding their feelings about Batula and Wilson’s new relationship. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy blasted Batula on his Instagram Stories, calling the reality star a “treacherous snake” for betraying her friend.

“Amanda and Ciara are, like, best friends,” Portnoy said. “I guess Amanda in interviews [says], ‘Ciara is my most loyal friend.’ I guess West maybe was playing around with Ciara’s feelings [when they dated in 2023], fine.”

The negative comments have been circulating, according to Batula’s ex, Kyle Cooke, with whom she announced her separation in January 2026.

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“I’ve talked to her — before they put the statement out, she gave me a heads-up, and I talked to her last night,” Cooke said in a video. “I understand people have all sorts of opinions, and I’m not justifying any behavior, but from where I’m standing, she’s kind of getting cyber-bullied.”

While Cooke admitted he was “disappointed” in Batula, he asked people to be gentle with her moving forward. “I just ask people to maybe let off the gas a little bit with the cyberbullying and hate,” he said.

Andy Cohen Breaks His Silence

On a similar note, Bravo figurehead Andy Cohen shared a similar statement on his radio show, reminding his listeners and passionate viewers that the “Summer House” cast are “real people.”

“I do think it’s worth reminding all the passionate fans of the show that these are real people involved,” he said. “And so, these are real people involved.”

While Cohen acknowledged that reality stars often sign up to have their lives dissected, he said there is a line that shouldn’t be crossed.

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“That’s kind of what I’m saying,” he said. “There’s a middle ground. You can thread, but just know these are real people who are dealing with a lot.”

Everything in Joe Leaphorn’s (Zahn McClarnon) investigation has led to this. The Season 4 finale of AMC‘s hit crime thriller Dark Winds airs this Sunday, April 5, and, after spending the past seven episodes in a race against time to rescue a missing Navajo girl from the clutches of an obsessive serial killer, it all comes down to one final battle of wills. Collider is excited to share an exclusive sneak peek that places the veteran tribal lieutenant in the middle of one of his deadliest predicaments yet, caught in the clutches of the sinister Irene (Franka Potente). With her target right where she wants him, she has a little surprise prepared just to taunt him before she ends their little game.

In the sneak peek, we find Leaphorn shackled at a dinner table, where Irene has dishes set out for a special meal. She takes joy in watching Joe struggle, telling him to settle down and get used to their new arrangement, because he sure isn’t going to kill her in this state. After he sits back for the moment, she brings out the little gift — Billy (Isabel DeRoy-Olson), the girl he, Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten) have been searching for all this time. For now, she’s seemingly unharmed, though given her silence in response to Joe’s questions, there’s no telling what horrors Irene has subjected her to. They’re now both forced to take in what the killer says is their “first dinner as a family,” something that’s bound to be far more sinister than she makes it sound.

With himself and Billy tied up, all Joe has at his disposal are his words. Unless one of his allies swoops in for the rescue, the only recourse he has is to play along with what Irene has planned and push back against her in any way he can. It sets up a tense conclusion that will give Potente, known for her roles in the Bourne movies, Run Lola Run, and more recently as the terrifying vampire queen Erzsebet Báthory in Castlevania Nocturne, a chance to leave one final, chilling impression on viewers before the season is over.

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‘Dark Winds’ Isn’t About to Turn in Its Badge Yet

After leaving the Navajo Nation behind for 1970s Los Angeles, and giving the multi-talented McClarnon a chance to make his directorial debut along the way, Dark Winds will end Season 4 still on top as one of AMC’s most popular programs. Beyond being a consistent streaming favorite for the network, the Graham Roland-created, George R. R. Martin and Robert Redford-executive produced series was once again met with acclaim, including another perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. As such, the neo-Western adaptation of the Leaphorn & Chee novels isn’t planning on slowing down. Season 5 is already confirmed and in production in Santa Fe, complete with a few new additions to the cast, including Shameless star Noel Fisher, Rez Ball‘s Devin Sampson-Craig, and Yellowstone alum Martin Sensmeir.

Dark Winds Season 4 comes to an end this Sunday on AMC. Check out our exclusive sneak peek in the player above.

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June 12, 2022

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AMC

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Michael Nankin

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John Wirth, Steven Judd, Max Hurwitz, Rhiana Yazzie, Thomas Brady, DezBaa’

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Following Pooh Shiesty’s recent arrest, social media has been flooded with reactions and speculation about what may have led up to the alleged situation involving Gucci Mane. Asian Doll and Rick Ross also sparked buzz after entering the chat amid the ongoing situation.

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Asian Doll Takes To X Amid Ongoing Conversation Surrounding Gucci Mane’s 1017 Label

During the recent chatter, many have revisited ongoing conversations surrounding Gucci Mane’s 1017 label, including the unexpected passing of former artists and others facing legal issues. Amid the latest debate, Asian Doll reposted a tweet that read, “Seem like the only person who survived Gucci Mane’s label is Asian Doll.” She also added, “Everybody ain’t playing.”

Asian Doll was one of the first female artists to sign to Gucci Mane’s 1017 label in 2018, but she later parted ways with the label in 2020.

At the time, she shared a statement to her socials, writing, “I feel like I owe my fans the truth so here it goes. I asked Gucci Mane to release me from 1017 a couple days ago & he said ‘okay.’ I’m officially an independent artist. Thank you Alamo Records/Eskimo Records for the opportunity, but I’m no longer in my deal. Thank you God.”

Under her recent “Everybody ain’t playing” tweet, one commenter assumed she was referencing the situation between Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane, writing, “Yeah and where did that get him? He bout to do a lot more than those 5 years he knocked out. N**** crashed out over a contract he chose to sign. Feds ain’t playing neither.”

Asian Doll quickly clapped back, making it clear her post wasn’t about that situation and shutting down the assumption. She tweeted, “You might as well go suck the feds d***. My post has nothing to do with anything you’re talking about. Look at you, ready to eat d*** shut your bum a** up.”

Another commenter added, “And everybody doesn’t get to walk outside when they want to either,” which led Asian Doll to clap back, “& everybody don’t go out a b*** either.” Despite her responses, some social media users continued to speculate that her comments were connected to the ongoing situation. Ultimately, Asian even reposted a tweet saying she’s the only artist to “survive” Gucci Mane’s label.

Rick Ross Shares His Thoughts On Pooh Shiesty And Gucci Mane’s Situation

It looks like the conversation also made its way to Rick Ross’ DMs. He took to Instagram to respond to people asking for his thoughts on the situation involving Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane. Ross made it clear he didn’t like how things played out on either side and said he wishes it could’ve been handled through negotiation instead.

He said, “Guwop most definitely didn’t deserve that, and I don’t want to see this for the lil homie Pooh Shiesty. But you’ve got to be educated and understand the business. You’ve got to negotiate. If you were signing for $100K and now you’ve got $10 million on the table, it’s time to negotiate.”

He continued, explaining that there’s always a way for everyone to win in business deals. Ross also spoke about wanting to see Southern artists win, recalling a phone call he had with Yo Gotti and Gucci Mane.

The rapper stated, “Us three on the phone, and it wasn’t nothing to discuss. There was no disrespect, no raised voices. Rozay just wanted to plant that seed. I understand one phone call may not fix everything, but you want to plant that seed. N**** might be able to move forward one day and get some money.”

Rick Ross added, “That was Rozay’s mindset, and I wish nothing but my homies the best. When it comes to business, let’s negotiate. You can’t take the streets into it. Don’t get a life sentence over that. Let’s get to the business.”

Social Media Weighs in

Social media users stepped into The Shade Room and The Shade Room Teens comment sections as they reacted to the Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane situation. Many also weighed in on Asian Doll and Rick Ross’ thoughts.

Instagram user @p.rettylittletingg wrote, “Gucci mane label is equivalent to the hunger games Asian doll is like Katniss”

Instagram user  @darealnautili_ added. “He didn’t care about her enough to keep her in her contract she wasn’t making him no money. Thats why she got out hers so easy”

While Instagram user @_hat3d41 wrote, “Ngl look at everyone on Gucci label…! wouldnt wanna be on it either”

Instagram user @_ayolano wrote, “Basically cause Slim Scarr & Enchanting all passed away & of course like every other rapper is due to drugs like that story old is shyt now not rapper life is that bad to kill themselves it’s these record label companies!”

While Instagram user @breunashynece wrote, “Who asked Rick for his opinion?!?! You will be dealt with 😂”

Instagram user @qwaethegoat2x added, “THAT MAN PLAYED WITH BIG SCAR WHEN HE DIED POOH SHIESTY DID WHAT A LOYAL COUSIN WOULD DO 💯 

Instagram user @king_adept_24 wrote, “He ain’t lying, you can’t bring street sh#t into business, that’s why so many of these rappers done been locked up or still locked up. Gotta be business minded when it comes to trying to do business with wealthy people”

Instagram user @aprnbeauty added, “They caught new Gucci cuz old Gucci would’ve came back and cleared everything out”

While Instagram user @wasssup_dev wrote, “I hate shiesty took that route but Gucci PLAYED with him and all those other young artist! He did them soooo bad man.”

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Michael Madsen‘s children have gone to court to try to prevent his ex-wife, Jeannine Bisignano Madsen, from getting her way after she asked a judge to put her in charge of his estate.

The famous actor passed away last year after suffering a cardiac arrest that was caused by a string of complications.

Earlier this year, Michael Madsen’s sister, Virgini, said his death didn’t come as a surprise and that he was “no longer suffering,” after enduring so much pain in his lifetime.

Michael Madsen’s Children Don’t Want His Ex-Wife To Be Given Control Of His Estate

Even in death, Michael Madsen’s dispute with his ex-wife Jeannine Bisignano Madsen is not only proving to be a contentious one but also a multi-generational conflict.

The former couple got married in the early 90s and went on to welcome two sons, Christian and Max, before eventually calling it quits.

However, in the wake of his death, Jeannine filed court documents asking that she be put in charge of his estate because she wants to recover the $5 million that Michael allegedly owed her.

Reports claim she made the request on the premise of their divorce judgment, which she claims stipulates that she’s entitled to a certain percentage of payments Michael received for the films he made while they were together.

However, four of the late actor’s children have filed documents seeking to block the move from seeing the light of day, per TMZ.

Michael Madsen Died Of Natural Causes

Michael was found dead at his home on July 3 2025, at the age of 67, after Los Angeles County deputies responded to an emergency call at his Malibu residence.

Medical reports following his passing revealed he died from cardiac arrest that was brought on by cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and chronic alcoholism.

“What we understand is Michael had a cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his Malibu home earlier this morning,” his manager Ron Smith said in a statement at the time, per People Magazine.

His manager also revealed that he’d privately been working on a couple of projects and was “really looking forward to this next chapter in his life.”

The Late Actor Appeared In Several Notable Movies

Michael starred in major roles in Quentin Tarantino films, including “Reservoir Dogs,” “Kill Bill, “The Hateful Eight,” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.”

He seemingly didn’t get to fulfill one of his life’s goals of starring in “The Sopranos” as showrunner David Chase revealed that he always wanted to play a part on the crime series, but wasn’t cast because of his accent.

“Michael Madsen was not Italian, but he said, ‘You know, I’ve played all these gangsters for Tarantino, and David Chase won’t hire me,’” Chase recalled. “Yeah, because you have a Chicago accent. That was the only reason. He’s a great actor.”

Michael Madsen Endured The Loss Of His Son

While he was alive, Michael endured the death of his son Hudson, who died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds on January 25, 2022, at the age of 26. Much later, in September 2024, he filed for divorce from his 3rd wife, DeAnna Madsen, citing irreconcilable differences.

According to People Magazine, he claimed in a statement in his court filing that their son became suicidal and followed through on taking his own life because of his estranged wife’s “neglect, drinking, and alcoholism.”

He later denied making the claims, noting how “losing a child is the hardest and most painful experience that can happen in this world.”

“She had absolutely nothing to do with what happened to our son. It was a horrible loss and a choice that was made for reasons that truly cannot ever be known because the person is gone,” he added in the statement.

However, his longtime friend, Perry Wander, told the news outlet that he still wanted to carry out the divorce before he eventually died.

“I had spoken to him two days before his death, and he expressed the fact that he wanted his divorce finalized,” Wander explained.

The Late Actor’s Sister Shared An Insight To His Last Days

Back in January, Michael’s sister, Virginia, weighed in on the impact losing a child had on her late brother as well as that of addiction.

In a conversation with People Magazine, she said that it was “impossible” to talk to him about the incident because he became so withdrawn and was just “shut down.”

“It was really hard to communicate with Michael during these last years because he really wasn’t communicating with anybody. And that addiction will do everything it can to separate loved ones from the person who’s suffering. He tried really hard over and over again until he just got farther and farther away. And it’s a terrible thing because you lose them while they’re still walking around alive,” she said.

She went further to add that his death didn’t come as a surprise, but more like a sense of relief because he was “no longer in pain,” and “no longer suffering.”

“It wasn’t another hospital. It wasn’t another accident. My mother, she’s 94, she felt a really strong sense that he was at peace,” Virginia added.

Roomies! Reginae Carter has social media cuttin’ UP with reactions thanks to her interview with Jeezy’s son Jadarius Jenkins. Reginae and Jadarisu chopped it up on her ‘Heir Time’ podcast, and chileeee, the vibes were SUPER spicy!

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Reginae Carter Gets REAL With Young Jeezy’s Son & Fans Are SHOOK!

Okay, so BOOM! Fans are saying Reginae Carter and Jadarius Jenkins should spin the block AGAIN after they unpacked their past history on her ‘Heir Time’ podcast. The vibes were so flirty, folks are convinced they might’ve already spun the block.

Reginae was cheesing extra hard and could barely get through the chat while Jadarius spilled on their past. He even said he used to pull up to school just to see her, but she kept warning him not to tell too much tea. Nae then revealed that they actually dated a “few” times, but things went left when Jadarius supposedly embarrassed her at her Sweet Sixteen. He said he doesn’t remember it that way and actually has a totally different POV, but now they’re cool. He didn’t hold back on giving her, her flowers and saying he’s happy he was able to experience her and see the woman she’s grown into.

“Even still to this day, anytime I see you […] you always somebody I admire. Not just for a relationship, you know, as a friend as a unique person. Just like being a creative individual.” He continued, “To see the woman you have become I’m glad I was able to experience that,” Jadarius said.

The Internet Thinks Jadarius Might Be Reginae’s Mystery Man Because Of THIS

Speculation about whether Reginae Carter and Jadarius Jenkins might want that old thang back kicked off when she asked if he was seeing anyone. Jadarius came through with some smooth game, saying he “had his eyes on somebody right now” and that they were “sitting across from him.” Chile, that made Nae lose it. She got hot and started fanning herself. She couldn’t even finish the interview and had to take a whole break.

Reginae & Jadarius’ Flirty Chat Has Social Media Buzzin’

Once The Shade Room dropped clips from Reginae and Jadarius’ interview, the comment section was FLOODED. Some fans think he might actually be her new mystery man, while others said they should just spin the block because the chemistry is mad obvious.

Instagram user @issabadliljawn._ wrote, “This gotta be her man that she was hiding.” 

Instagram user @zaaymonae wrote, “Nae love em hoood 😭🫶🏽” 

While Instagram user @tewcents2 wrote, “I’m finna start a rumor, I like them 😭”

Then Instagram user @karlagoodmen wrote, “He wanna spin the block and it shows 😂” 

Instagram user @vettaaa__ wrote, “😂😂😂😂ohhhh their chemistry is crazy!!” 

Another Instagram user @carmen_san_diego_88 wrote, “Lil Snow definitely had her melting ❄️🔥😂😂” 

Instagram user @pisces4lifeatl wrote, “He his daddy son 😂… his whole aura chile.” 

While another Instagram user @thesuccessfulchick_ wrote, “He got gameeeeee !!! I’m cheesing too 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @latasha_nicole312 wrote, “That’s definitely her man AGAIN!” 

Finally, Instagram user @ hey_xhanti wrote, “She can have him back if she want to 😂😂😂”

Reginae Drops Hints About Her NEW Mystery Bae

Even though folks are convinced Nae and Jadarius are low-key together, she’s already spilled a lil’ tea about her new boo. She said she’s definitely “in love right now” and her man is not in the entertainment industry. She said she’s actually done dating industry men. Her new bae? He’s a businessman, big on fitness, and owns a few properties.

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