There’s no debate about Netflix’s current crown jewel. Bridgerton, Shondaland’s first scripted series for the streamer, is once again dominating the conversation — and the charts. The first half of Season 4 dropped last week, and millions of viewers immediately tuned in for the Cinderella-style romance between Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

Not everyone is thrilled with the new season — it currently holds the lowest audience score of the series on Rotten Tomatoes — but popularity has never been Bridgerton’s problem. The show shot straight to the top of Netflix’s U.S. and global charts, with its only real competition coming from Fallout. Critics, meanwhile, have been kinder. Collider’s Carly Lane gave Season 4, Part 1 an 8/10, praising its improved balance between romance and supporting storylines.

New data from Samba TV only reinforces just how massive the show remains. During the live-plus-three-day window, Season 4, Part 1 pulled in 6.4 million households — a 52% increase over Season 3, Part 1. Even more impressive? Most viewers watched at least three of the four episodes. That kind of retention is basically unicorn-level in modern streaming.

Is ‘Bridgerton’ Worth Watching?

Collider’s review stated that Bridgerton Season 4 Part 1 marked the series at its strongest yet, reinvigorated by a compelling new romance and a broader view of Regency society. Luke Thompson’s Benedict finally stepped confidently into the spotlight, but it was newcomer Yerin Ha who truly elevated the season as Sophie Baek, a working-class heroine whose perspective expanded the show beyond the wealthiest members of the ton.

Despite any minor drawbacks, Season 4 is already raising the bar for Bridgertont hanks to a compelling new lead in Yerin Ha, a bigger spotlight on one of the most underappreciated classes in the Regency series’ society, and a continued dedication to prioritizing the primary reason viewers keep tuning in time and time again: the seemingly insurmountable journey to a happily ever after. There’s no telling yet how Benedict and Sophie’s romance will play out in the season’s last four episodes, but Part 1 leaves things off on a tantalizing note that will likely leave viewers desperate for more.

The Lincoln Lawyer and Bridgerton are currently streaming on Netflix, while Bosch and Bosch: Legacy currently stream on Prime Video.

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Whew! Tory Lanez might be sending cash, but Claressa Shields is making it clear that money and family don’t always mix. The 2x Olympic gold medalist and undefeated boxing champ is speaking her truth after longtime family struggles — and she’s not holding back, especially after GloRilla’s sister, Victoria Woods, called out her own sibling for allegedly skipping on family support.

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GloRilla’s Sister Allegedly Gets Cash From Tory Lanez

Victoria “Scar Face” Woods took to her Facebook on Friday, February 6, and shared alleged screenshots showing that Tory Lanez sent her the $2,500 she had asked from her sister GloRilla to repair their relationship. In the caption, she wrote, “He didn’t want me to post this but ya boy heard about the situation all the way in jail Tory Lanez thank you,” alongside a screenshot of Tory’s Instagram message: “From Tory: if ur actually f****d up and really tripping about 2500.. I’l send it to u gang … I kno how it feels to not have shit while needing it .. I hope god blesses u.” He added, “Lmk,” making it clear he wanted to help while weighing in from afar — along with a $2500 Apple Pay transfer.

GloRilla’s Family Drama Seemingly Gets Called Out By Claressa Shields

Hours before this, on Facebook, Claressa went off in a post that’s part life lesson, part reality check. “I don’t care how rich I am, I don’t owe anybody nothing!” Shields wrote. “If I decide to help you, you better appreciate it!” She made it clear that financial support should be a choice, not a given — even if you’re family and “had it hard together.” According to Claressa, you can buy cars, houses, help with bills, or even pitch in for the kids, and some people still won’t respect or appreciate it. Her advice? If you want to be rich or famous, work for it.

Claressa has been open in the past about why she stopped helping her family, revealing that jealousy and resentment from her sister played a big role. Now, her latest statement lands right after GloRilla’s sister, Victoria Woods, publicly called out her own sibling for allegedly not sharing the wealth — and Claressa’s words hit like a jab straight to the heart of family entitlement debates.

Fans Weigh In On Claressa’s Family Money Take

Once the post hit, folks ran straight to The Shade Room IG comments to throw in their two cents. Some admitted this was the first time they actually agreed with Claressa, while others reminded everyone that nobody is entitled to anyone’s success or money. Of course, a few couldn’t help but clap back, saying if you struggled together, then you’re definitely eating together.

One Instagram user @socialnatrosha said, “The biggest betrayal comes from those who are close to you including family. 💯”

But, Instagram user @maleweezy._ commented, “Only people with pure hearts help people out.“

Meanwhile, Instagram user @naebbyy revealed, “Idc idc idc if I make it my family making it too 💯”

While Instagram user @thattattooedchickgoldz wrote, “Every 👏🏾 word 👏🏾 she 👏🏾 said 🎯”

And, Instagram user @ibe_mimi shared, “The more you do the more they hate you💯💯💯”

Finally, Instagram user @yellygangmakesnoise added, “D*mn. First time I agree with Clarissa“

So, What Prompted All Of This?

In a video circulating online, Victoria “Scar Face” Woods called out her sister GloRilla for allegedly skipping on household expenses while their mom still grinds at FedEx. Scar Face didn’t hold back, pointing out that GloRilla has 10 siblings she allegedly hasn’t helped financially, but somehow finds time to support friends — and even dragged that viral Jaguar gift to their dad, claiming it didn’t even have gas while the parents still need assistance.

She also shaded GloRilla for staying quiet about the ongoing family needs, leaving fans divided over whether fame should come with automatic family support. While GloRilla hasn’t directly responded to the claims, Scar Face’s allegations have the internet buzzing, with everyone debating what, if anything, stars actually owe their loved ones once they blow up.

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North West is once again at the center of online discussion following her latest fashion statement. The 12-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, shared a photo on Instagram showing several apparent piercings on her hands, prompting mixed reactions from fans and followers.

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North West Shares New Photo Featuring Multiple Hand Piercings

North first sparked public conversation about her piercings in November, when she debuted an apparent dermal piercing on her middle finger. In her latest post, North appears to have expanded her collection.

The photo showed her posing with her hands raised in front of her face, highlighting multiple silver piercings on her fingers, the backs of her hands, and her wrist. She also appeared with her signature blue hair — a look she has frequently worn in recent months.

While North did not include a caption with the image, the post quickly gained attention after fans reshared it across platforms.

Social Media Reacts

Social media users responded with a wide range of opinions. Some praised North’s appearance and confidence. Others expressed concern about her age and whether the apparent hand piercings are appropriate for a 12-year-old.

Instagram user @janayxo_ wrote, “She’s gorgeous and I love the alt baddie look BUT the piercings on the hands tewww much lol 😭”

Another Instagram user @simplydessii wrote, “🔥🔥 ts fire”

While Instagram user @realbabyym_ wrote, “I think it’s cute, she’s js too young for all that”

Instagram user @everybodyhatekrissy wrote, “it kind of eats. Very punk rock.”

Another Instagram user @kayoticbaeb wrote, “No I definitely think now Kim should have a moment where she says no cause North is still very much underage to be doing all this at just 12”

While Instagram user @seren.i.ty wrote, “I couldn’t even get my ears pierced till I was 16 😒”

Instagram user @_luljadaa_ wrote, “She’s cool 😍😂🔥”

Another Instagram user @thearlingtonskinspecialist wrote, “She’s going to be bored by the time she’s 18 lol”

While Instagram user @itgirlmiyoko wrote, “Let’s remind ourselves that this child is the daughter of Billionaires.. and proceed with minding our business 😭”

North Previously Responded To Criticism Over Piercings

North has not publicly addressed the reaction to her most recent post. However, she previously responded to criticism after debuting her first hand piercing in November. At the time, North posted a video using audio from Chrisean Rock that said, “Why are you crying? How old are you? Just pull it together!” She added the caption, “This is for everyone that’s mad over a finger piercing.”

Since then, North has continued to share her personal style on social media, often drawing public attention and discussion. Most recently, in January, Kim appeared on ‘Khloé in Wonderland’ and seemed to assert that North’s hand piercings were “fake.” At this time, it remains unclear whether all of them are “fake” or if some of them are only prosthetics.

As for the sentiments on North’s latest photo, neither North nor her parents has publicly reacted.

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The next chapter of the Yellowstone universe hasn’t even aired yet — and it’s already getting future-facing momentum. Taylor Sheridan’s first post-Yellowstone sequel, Marshals, has landed a notable Season 2 update just weeks ahead of its series debut.

Set to premiere Sunday, March 1 on CBS, Marshals picks up after the events of Yellowstone and follows Kayce Dutton as he steps into a new role with the U.S. Marshals, tackling high-risk missions across Montana. And while Season 1 hasn’t even rolled out its first episode, CBS is already preparing for what comes next.

According to a new report, the network is setting up a writers’ room for Season 2, expected to open soon. It’s not a formal renewal — but make no mistake, this is a strong signal of confidence. Networks don’t spin up writers’ rooms early unless they’re planning for longevity. Here’s the official logline:

“With the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Dutton joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana. Kayce and his teammates — Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) – must balance the high psychological cost of serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence with their duty to their families, which for Kayce includes his son Tate (Brecken Merrill) and his confidantes Mo (Mo Brings Plenty) and Thomas Rainwater (Gil Birmingham) from the Broken Rock reservation.”

What Can We Expect From ‘Marshals’?

Grimes had previously confirmed he thought he was one-and-done following Kayce’s Yellowstone ending, but said new showrunner Spencer Hudnut pitched an idea that finally convinced him. “It opens up a whole new world for him,” Grimes said, teasing a version of Kayce we haven’t seen before — one who’s grieving rather than trying to prove his own family loyalty.

“He has his dream life now, so now what does he do? I think we left him in a perfect place, and then the new showrunner, Spencer [Hudnut], called and he had an idea that was very, very good. And that was it. I was like, ‘Ok, that makes sense. We get to see him be a different Kayce than we’ve ever seen.’”

Produced by Taylor Sheridan alongside MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios, Marshals premieres Sunday, March 1 at 8 p.m. on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+.