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Ranking The 13 Best Alien Invasion Movies Of All-Time
By Joshua Tyler
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Some of the greatest sci-fi movies of all time revolve around humans in a desperate struggle for survival. Sometimes we’re fighting time-traveling robots or out-of-control plagues. Occasionally, we end up in a post-apocalyptic wasteland fighting ourselves.
What really brings humans together, though, is a battle against an outside force. All the better if those invaders are from the stars. This is the definitive ranking of the best alien invasion movies of all time.
13. Lifeforce

The 1985 movie Lifeforce begins with a naked girl in a box, and it ends with a love scene so explosive it destroys a cathedral and sends a race of alien vampires running for their lives. In between those bookends, Lifeforce is one of the wildest, most unique, most incredible science fiction movies almost no one has seen.
A mission to explore Halley’s Comet results in an alien vampire who looks exactly like one of the most beautiful women in the world wandering around our planet without clothes, luring men in, and sucking the life out of them. At one point, she briefly takes the form of Star Trek star Patrick Stewart, and despite now being a bald academic, she’s so alluring that people still want to make out with her, at their peril.
Movies like Species and Under the Skin owe everything to Lifeforce, the original super hot alien babe sucks the life out of the world movie. Those copies are just copies. They can’t hold a candle to Lifeforce.
12. The Avengers

The 2012 culmination of Marvel’s phase 1, The Avengers, is one of the best superhero movies ever made, but it’s also entirely about an alien invasion. Loki shows up, opens a hole in the sky, and invites an alien army to pour directly into midtown Manhattan like it’s a curbside delivery.
The Chitauri scream between skyscrapers, raining down death as civilians run and buildings collapse. The only way to stop them is if Earth’s mightiest heroes come together as a team and fight them off.
The Avengers is the movie that made Marvel into the modern-day juggernaut it is, and it’s built entirely on the backs of Iron Man dogfighting alien attackers, Captain America commanding street-level resistance, and Hulk unleashing the full force of his anger on giant, alien beasts.
11. Little Shop of Horrors

In Little Shop of Horrors, Rick Moranis stars as Seymour Krelborn, a meek florist whose life changes when he discovers a strange plant he names Audrey II. The plant brings fame and fortune to the failing flower shop until Seymour learns it only grows when fed human blood.
Voiced by Levi Stubbs, Audrey II is an alien planet that has come to earth, but not an invader with a master plan to conquer us. Instead, it’s a manipulative alien parasite with ambition.
As the plant grows, so does its appetite and its influence, pushing Seymour to kill in exchange for success, love, and validation, including a chance with Ellen Greene’s Audrey. The real threat isn’t an alien invasion, it’s alien temptation. Audrey II’s only goal is to grow bigger, spread farther, and use human weakness to do it.
10. Signs

M. Night Shyamalan’s Signs is an alien invasion from the perspective of a normal family, and the big global consequences are only in the background. That allows it to be about more than just aliens. It’s about belief, loss, and the terrifying silence of a God who might not be there.
Mel Gibson’s Graham Hess, once a minister, has abandoned his faith after the tragic death of his wife. The alien invasion is the crucible; it drives his family into corners, tests their survival, and eventually forces him to confront whether life is chaos or design. It doesn’t end with humanity defeating aliens, it ends with one man putting his collar back on, embracing faith not because he got proof, but because he chose to trust again.
9. Predator

In Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as Dutch, the leader of an elite mercenary team sent into the Central American jungle on what’s supposed to be a routine rescue mission. Alongside him are Carl Weathers as Dillon, Jesse Ventura, Bill Duke, Sonny Landham, and Shane Black. Each is introduced like an action-movie archetype before the movie starts tearing those archetypes apart.
One by one, the team is hunted by an unseen alien warrior using cloaking technology, advanced weapons, and brutal tactics. This isn’t a takeover attempt, like most alien invasions.
The Predator is a lone trophy hunter on Earth purely for sport, seeking worthy opponents to kill and collect. As the squad is wiped out, the film strips away guns, gear, and bravado until it becomes a primal duel between Dutch and a creature that respects only strength, cunning, and survival.
8. Superman 2

Shot back-to-back with Superman: The Movie, the sequel, Superman 2, manages to exceed the groundbreaking original. It does that by pitting Superman against a trio of super-powered alien invaders from his own planet of Krypton, resulting in an eye-popping super-powered slugfest with special effects so amazing for the time that some still hold up today.
The heart of Superman 2 is the moral dilemma: godlike power versus human happiness. It treats Superman as a man making painful, adult choices. Superman has already given up his powers, leaving humanity defenseless. Realizing the cost of his choice, he reclaims his abilities, confronts the invaders, and ultimately restores both order and his secret identity.
It’s a great alien-invasion movie and one of the best superhero movies ever made.
7. They Live

They Live centers on Roddy Piper’s Nada, a transient who arrives in Los Angeles looking for work after a string of bad luck. Nada investigates a nearby church, gets caught up in a wild late-night police raid, and walks away with a mysterious pair of sunglasses that allow him to see the world for what it really is, a hotbed of political propaganda built on complacency and conformity so the aliens can quietly take over and throttle Earth’s resources for their own personal gain.
Nada’s glasses reveal not only the aliens but the true messages hidden in the magazines, billboards, and television shows we all watch. They Live is a biting commentary on the way we’re all manipulated by mass media, and in that sense, it may be one of the most important and eye-opening movies ever made.
As the film reaches its climax, it reveals just how far the conspiracy against the masses goes, and at this point, there’s no turning back. It’s up to Nada to figure out how to wake everybody up, even if it costs him his life.
6. Edge of Tomorrow

What if the only way to save humanity from an alien invasion was to kill yourself repeatedly until you found the right answers? That’s the setup for 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow, starring one of potentially thousands of Tom Cruises as he wakes up repeating the same day until he nails the perfect combination of allies and strategic maneuvers to win the war.
Considered one of the best action films of the 2010s, Edge of Tomorrow moves at a breakneck pace because it can afford to. The first-act exposition keeps resetting, expanding slightly each time until our hero learns to survive the nightmare that’s been forced on him. Each loop inches him closer to completing his mission, but at the cost of dying over and over again.
5. Invasion of the Body Snatchers

One of the best remakes hit screens in 1978: Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Even if you’ve never seen the 1956 original or its other remakes, the basics of the plot are easy to swallow: aliens invade Earth by replacing humans with emotionless duplicates. The catch is that the humans must be asleep for the process to work, a simple twist that turns every yawn into dramatic tension.
Donald Sutherland leads the cast of famous sci-fi stars, including Veronica Cartwright, Jeff Goldblum, and Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy. Our heroes try to uncover the mystery of the pod people, but that soon takes a backseat to trying to survive another night.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is treated as a very serious story where the stakes are life and death for the entire human race. That’s refreshing compared to modern films winking at the audience every twenty minutes with a tension-deflating joke. The result is one of the most impressive remakes of all time and remains a must-watch for any sci-fi or horror fan today
4. Independence Day

Independence Day is your classic alien invasion story, but with the best CGI that 1996 has to offer. This was years after Jurassic Park, so it’s pretty damn good.
A powerful alien force has appeared over the skies of Earth with the mission to completely annihilate the planet over the Fourth of July weekend. They start by blowing up some of our best buildings in spectacular fashion. A ragtag group of people from Earth works together to stop the destruction of the planet in a last-ditch effort.
Bill Pullman gives one of the best speeches ever as our president, Will Smith gives a performance so fun it turned him into a megastar, and the rest of the cast then totally matches it every second they’re on screen. No alien invasion movie is bigger, crazier, or more fun than this one.
3. War of the Worlds

The world has seen numerous adaptations of HG Wells’ classic alien-invasion novel, both before and after the 1953 release of producer George Pal’s version, yet none have done it better. Especially not that Steven Spielberg version. Sorry, Dakota Fanning.
The movie takes the book that invented alien invasion stories and contemporizes it, setting the War of the Worlds in the 1950s. It also changes the alien ships from Tripod walkers into sleek, floating ships with heat-spitting cobra heads.

The movie’s plan was originally to stick with tripods, but they eventually went with something that was more feasible for the era’s limited practical effects. The change gives this version of the story a uniquely iconic look all its own, and the movie remains as effectively tense and suspenseful now as it ever was.
War of the Worlds holds up in a way few other movies this old do. The cinematography is still beautiful, the aliens are still scary, and the story is still haunting. It’s also a perfect window into 1950s America, complete with the innocence of weekly square dances and the hard-edged determination of soldiers who’d just survived a world war and now found themselves in another one.
2. The Thing

1982’s The Thing is the gold standard of graphic sci-fi horror, an alien-invasion film where every grotesque transformation feels like a practical-effects masterclass in nightmare fuel.
Unlike some of the bigger, more bombastic entries on this list, The Thing takes place in a more intimate setting. With people trapped in a remote outpost, and a creature from another world loose on the inside, mimicking and killing them.

John Carpenter doesn’t settle for simple jump scares; he unleashes a parasite that rips through flesh, bursts out of chests, and reshapes bodies into twisted parodies of life. Dogs split open into writhing masses of tentacles, heads sprout legs and scuttle across the floor, and human bodies melt and fuse in ways that are as mesmerizing as they are revolting.
What makes it unforgettable is the sheer creativity of the terror, shot with brutal clarity. The Antarctic isolation only magnifies the terror, making every reveal hit harder. The Thing is a relentless catalog of the most inventive, character drama, and alien imagery sci-fi has ever dared to put on screen.
1. Arrival

In Arrival, mysterious ships invade Earth’s airspace, land, and then just sort of sit there. It’s an invasion, but one without any violence, and humans are left trying to figure out what’s going on. What’s going on will change everything about the way humanity views the universe, and also maybe the way the movie’s viewers do, too.
Amy Adams plays Louise Banks, an expert linguist who has tragically lost her daughter to an illness. She’s teamed with Ian Donnelly, played by Jeremy Renner, and the two are tasked with figuring out why the ships are there and finding some way to communicate with the beings inside.

Amy Adams is brilliant in the role, and we learn about these aliens and their language right along with her. We go through the pain of losing her daughter and find, along with her, the solace in understanding someone else for the first time. The alien’s invasion becomes a deep exploration of how our communication shapes our thinking.
It’s one of the best movies of the past ten years, a totally unique take on what might happen if visitors from space show up on our doorstep. Though it contains no battle sequences or threats of annihilation, it’s the best alien invasion movie of all time.
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Cheated On Remy Ma W/ Claressa Shields
Papoose has addressed the rumor that he allegedly cheated on Remy Ma with Claressa Shields.
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Papoose Addresses Rumor He Allegedly Cheated On Remy Ma With Claressa Shields
On Thursday, April 9, a portion of DJ Vlad’s interview with Papoose was shared via VladTV’s YouTube channel. In the clip, Vlad asked Papoose about Remy Ma claiming that he stepped out on their marriage to be with Shields. Furthermore Vlad asked Pap, “When did you and Claressa actually meet?”
“Yeah, me and Claressa met July of 2024, Vlad… and you know what’s very interesting… we met at the Shakur Stevenson fight in New Jersey. But the next day after we met, we talked through the DM and she said, ‘Hey, it was great meeting you Papoose,’” Pap recalled as a screenshot of their apparent DMs popped up on the screen. “But if you go through a DM, what does it have on it, Vlad?… Timestamps and the date!”
Ultimately, Papoose called the rumor that he stepped out on Remy with Shields a “false narrative.”
Social Media Weighs In
Social media users entered TSR’s comment section, sharing their reactions to Papoose’s explanation. Many appeared to be unconviced that he didn’t cheat on Remy Ma with Claressa Shields.
Instagram user @peachiesuze2 wrote, “🤨 Yep! Whatever Remy said he did 🗣️ HE DID IT!”
While Instagram user @dev2trill added, “As a former fn, I know a good lying chuckle after answering a question when I see one . I see you my brother”
Instagram user @_dawnw wrote, “just get divorced and go be happy????? i don’t understand”
While Instagram user @millionairemysh added, “He really didn’t appear corny in his marriage. Now…..idk 😭😭😭😅”
Instagram user @misstve wrote, “I want someone to ask him WHEN HE SIGNING THE DIVORCE PAPERS!? ”
While Instagram user @kdlyrics919 added, “Whats that Oct 2022 before that👀”
Instagram user @obviouslysnicker_thick wrote, “Said a whole bunch of NOTHING”
While Instagram user @iam_melissaodum added, “I just don’t like him. I feel like he’s using her. I don’t believe he really likes her. Not saying she isn’t worthy! She is a beautiful girl. I honestly just feel like he’s clout chasing.”
Instagram user @thegorgeousdoll wrote, “What’s funny … and why is July 2024 so significant? WERE YOU OR WERE YOU NOTTTTTTT STILL MARRIED AND LIVING IN THAT HOUSE WITH REMY goddamnit? Answer the damn question pappity pap!… Change his name to Yap cuz that’s all I heard.”
While Instagram user @manomogul added, “Crazy part is this was really a yes or no question 😂”
Instagram user @mskevad wrote, “Y’all don’t know what he did when she was behind them walls nor what he did that required her to disrespect him publicly…I doubt he’s innocent”
Here’s What Was Happening Before Clip Showed Papoose Addressing Rumor He Allegedly Cheated On Remy Ma With Claressa Shields
Before the clip showed Papoose addressing the rumor that he allegedly cheated on Remy Ma with Claressa Shields, the women were already making headlines. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, Remy Ma released a new freestyle, titled ‘W.Y.F.L.’
Furthermore, in it, she appeared to take shots at Papoose, insinuating that he never ghostwrote her raps.
This, after Papoose took to Instagram last year, amid news of him and Remy’s divorce, to claim he helped her pen.
After Remy dropped her freestyle, some social media users believed Claressa Shields sublty reacted via her Instagram Story.
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Drew Sidora Faces Homelessness After Judge’s Order
Actress and “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Drew Sidora is currently divorcing Ralph Pittman, with whom she shares two children. Recently, the “RHOA” star lost primary physical custody of the children and was ordered to vacate the family home. Now, she’s responding, claiming that she could be homeless if the order is upheld.
Drew Sidora Says She Can’t Afford To Move

TMZ obtained legal documents showing Sidora’s response to the judge’s order requiring her to vacate the home by May 31. The “RHOA” star stated in the court filing that she lacks the “financial resources” needed to acquire a new home.
Additionally, she has not selected a new residence, which means the required May 31 move-out date creates an extra burden even if she had the money. Sidora, who also has a son from a previous relationship, stated that she and the 15-year-old would be “homeless” unless the court reconsidered its decision.
The 40-year-old actress and reality star also claimed that Pittman’s income is triple hers. That’s not all. She stated that her ex initially agreed to joint physical custody but then had a change of heart in court, opting for primary custody instead.
The Initial Court Ruling

TMZ broke the story on April 10 that Sidora had lost primary physical custody of the two children for the school year. However, she and Pittman will retain joint legal custody. The “RHOA” star will have time with the kids on alternating weekends, beginning in August.
Per the report, the judge made this ruling after the children had allegedly missed several school days while in Sidora’s custody. Regarding the home, the estranged couple will split expenses until she moves out, due to the “current financial circumstances of the parties.”
As “RHOA” fans know, Pittman lives in the basement of the home. Until she vacates, he will be allowed to enter the main areas to prepare the children for school.
Sidora’s representative said, “This matter is still being actively litigated, and is in the middle of the final trial. The Second Temporary Order is, in fact, temporary, and does not reflect the final outcome of the case.”
Sidora Has Also Issued A Statement

Before Sidora’s reply to the judge became public, she issued a statement on social media. Per The RHOA Talk on X, she wrote, “Some details regarding my divorce have recently become public, though the process is not yet finalized. During this time, Ralph and I are committed to co-parenting and doing what’s best for our children.”
She went on to say that “while certain things are beyond my control,” she’s committed to being a great mother for her children. In the end, Sidora stated, “There is no ill intent toward anyone, just a continued focus on healing, evolving, and becoming the best version of myself.”
‘RHOA’ Fans Are Reacting To Drew Sidora And Her Legal Response

Sidora and Pittman filed for divorce in February 2023. Since then, “RHOA” fans have watched them navigate both the legal process and their home dynamic. Now, following news that Sidora claims she does not have the necessary funds to relocate by the required date, many of her fans are reacting, with some questioning how he earns three times her income.
One person said on X, “I hope people feel dumb af. Been calling this man broke because she was in ‘Step Up’ for ten minutes 25 years ago, when Ralph has clearly been taking care of her for decades!”
Someone else said, “What does Ralph do for a living, earning 3X more than Drew?” Another “RHOA” fan asked, “So where are the Bravo checks going?” Lastly, a different social media user stated, “Wait, what, no big bravo or musical bucks?”
The Singer/Actress Gave Up Update On Her Divorce In November

Sidora and the cast of “RHOA” attended BravoCon in November 2025. While there, she spoke with The Daily Dish, giving an update on her divorce. She told the outlet, “That’s what I love about BravoCon, because it balances whatever we’re going through in life… love it so much.”
She continued, “Actually, I was supposed to be at my final [divorce] trial right now, but I’m here. The judge allowed me to come, you know, because this was important. So, we are continuing on our journey.”
From there, she gave an update on the kids, saying, “Things are still going. It’s been, like, almost three years. But I can report the kids are great. They’re doing great in school, extracurriculars. And we’re just going through a process, you know? Three years later, and here we are. It’s not final, but hopefully very soon I will be able to announce that [the divorce] is a thing of the past. But not right now, not today.”
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” airs Sunday nights on Bravo.
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Which Malcolm in the Middle Roles Were Recast in the Revival?
Malcolm in the Middle faced several recastings in its four-part revival.
After Hulu picked up a revival series for Malcolm in the Middle, it was confirmed that Erik Per Sullivan would be recast, with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark taking over the role of Dewey.
The rest of the cast — including Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson and Justin Berfield — reprised their respective characters. In addition to the main cast, Kiana Madeira, Anthony Timpano, Vaughan Murrae and Keeley Karsten were cast in key roles as well.
“25 years since we premiered Malcolm in the Middle. I’m so excited… that I may have peed just a little bit,” Cranston, 70, and Kaczmarek said in a December 2024 announcement post. “What a delight that I get to yell at that kid again! We’re very, very excited about coming back together and seeing what this family has been up to.”
The revival was written by Linwood Boomer, who created the original series. It chronicled Malcolm (Muniz) and his daughter as they are “drawn into the family’s chaos when Hal (Cranston) and Lois (Kaczmarek) demand his presence for their 40th wedding anniversary party,” according to a press release.
It was later revealed that Per Sullivan got a hefty offer to return for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, but he ultimately said no.
Per Sullivan’s onscreen mom, Kaczmarek, was asked about his absence from the upcoming four-part special, telling The Guardian in April 2026 that the retired actor is “studying Dickens and is an incredible student.”
“They offered him buckets of money to come back, and he just said, ‘No, thank you,’” she added.
Kaczmarek previously defended Per Sullivan’s decision to stay out of the spotlight.
“I admire it because so many people think being in show business is the greatest thing in the world. It’s not for everyone,” she said in a 2024 interview about how Per Sullivan is a student at “a very prestigious American university.”
Keep scrolling for every Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair character that was recast:
Dewey
Caleb Ellsworth-Clark took over the role of Dewey after Erik Per Sullivan chose not to return.
Jamie
After brothers Lukas and James Rodriguez portrayed Jamie in the OG show, Anthony Timpano was cast for the revival.
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Star Trek’s Funniest Technobabble Was Never Actually Spoken Onscreen
By Chris Snellgrove
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One of the most divisive elements of Star Trek is “technobabble,” the term given to characters’ pseudo-scientific explanations for all of the crazy stuff they are doing or saying. This is a franchise where two characters traveled so fast they became breeding-crazed lizard people; a franchise where everyone is addicted to a freak-friendly VR technology that tries to kill them every week. Heck, this is a franchise where a character is forced into a new body one day and forced into a musical the next day. No matter what happens, though, there will always be technobabble to make it sound like this craziness has a perfectly reasonable scientific explanation.
Amazingly, though, the best Star Trek technobabble of all time was never spoken onscreen. When various writers and producers were working on Voyager, they struggled to come up with a name for Robert Picardo’s cranky medical chief. Eventually, they gave up, and he simply went by the name of the Doctor. Originally, though, they thought they might name him Doctor Zimmerman. As a result, the stage directions for when he materialized out of thin air got an affectionate nickname in scripts: writers wrote how Picardo “zimmers in” and “zimmers out” of scenes.
The Hologram With No Name

The idea of naming Picardo’s holographic medical officer Doctor Zimmerman goes back to the original script for Voyager’s first episode, “Caretaker.” Regarding this character, the script mentioned that “He has no name for now… but we will get to know him in time as Doc Zimmerman.” Incidentally, this last name was meant to honor Herman Zimmerman, an art director and production designer who worked on the franchise throughout the entire Golden Age of Star Trek.
Writers took their cues from this early script, and they began describing Picardo’s character as Doc Zimmerman in every script for Voyager’s first season. They were really committed to this name, and they even released promotional materials to the public that used it. Because of this, the writers came up with a cheeky nickname for the distinctive sound effect of the holographic Doctor popping out of thin air. As an homage to the character’s intended name, stage directions included how the Doctor “zimmers in” and “zimmers out” of scenes.
Holo Physician, Heal Thyself

Early on in Star Trek: Voyager, Robert Picardo’s character considered taking on a name for himself, but he never found one that fit. Behind the scenes, the same thing happened to the writers. You see, by the time Season 2 rolled around, they took a page out of Doctor Who’s book and simply referred to this character as the Doctor in various scripts. However, the writers didn’t give up on the idea of introducing a Doctor Zimmerman into the show. Eventually, both Voyager and Deep Space Nine featured appearances by Lewis Zimmerman, the cranky scientist who created the Emergency Medical Hologram in his own image.
In the Voyager episode “Life Line,” the Doctor got to meet his maker, helping cure Lewis Zimmerman of what would otherwise have been a terminal illness. This gave the two a chance to reconnect, and while they clashed at first, they eventually reconciled. By the end of the episode, Zimmerman told the Doctor to keep writing subspace communiques whenever he got the chance. This made for a heartwarming reconciliation that brought this technobabble saga full circle: now that the EMH had “zimmered in’ to his maker’s life, his photon-loving father never wanted him to “zimmer out,” ever again.
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“Harry Potter ”star Jessie Cave is engaged to longtime love Alfie Brown
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The pair has been together for 12 years and share four children.
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Inside Nicole Kidman’s Career ‘Expansion’ Inspired by Death
Nicole Kidman is embarking on a profound personal journey that moves far beyond the glitz and glamour of the screen.
Following a period of heartbreaking loss since the death of her mother, the Academy Award winner is turning her focus toward a specialized form of care for those in their final stages of life.
Kidman’s mother passed away in 2024, and the unfortunate situation forced the actress to skip the prestigious Venice Film Festival.
Nicole Kidman Pursues New Path As A Death Doula

During an appearance at the University of San Francisco’s Silk Speaker Series, Kidman shared the surprising news that she is training to become a death doula.
The 58-year-old actress admitted to the audience that while the career move “sounds a little weird,” it is a deeply personal goal born from the grief she experienced following her mother’s passing in 2024.
Kidman reflected on how her mother, Janelle Ann Kidman, felt lonely during her final days at age 84. Despite the efforts of Kidman and her sister, the demands of their large families and high-pressure careers made it difficult to provide the constant presence their mother needed, especially since their father had passed away in 2014.
This realization led Kidman to appreciate the role of end-of-life doulas, who offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support to ensure dignity during the dying process, per the San Francisco Chronicle.
“So that’s part of my expansion and one of the things I will be learning,” she said, explaining that this new endeavor was a vital addition to her life and skills.
Nicole Kidman’s Mother Tragically Passed Away in 2024

The sudden loss of Janelle Ann in September 2024 served as the primary catalyst for Kidman’s deep reflection on the end-of-life process.
Despite being honored with the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in the film “Babygirl,” the actress was forced to skip the prestigious ceremony to be with her family.
In a moving statement read on her behalf by director Halina Reijn, Kidman expressed her absolute shock and heartbreak upon discovering the news shortly after she arrived in Italy, per The Blast.
In her emotional message to the festival audience, she dedicated her win to her mother, stating, “She shaped me and made me.” She described the “collision of life and art” as heartbreaking, noting that her mother’s influence was the driving force behind her successful career.
Kidman Heavily Reflected On Mortality And Grief

The profound heartbreak felt in Venice was only the beginning of a period where the actress began to engage more deeply with the concept of human existence.
In a candid interview after, Kidman opened up about how entering her 50s has made her more attuned to her own mortality and the weight of life’s emotional depths.
According to The Blast, she admitted that she no longer tries to numb her feelings, instead choosing to remain “fully in it” as she navigates the complexities of marriage, raising children, and the painful loss of her parents.
These raw emotions often manifest in intense physical ways, with Kidman revealing that she sometimes wakes up at 3 a.m, “crying and gasping” as the reality of life’s journey hits her.
Romantic Speculations Recently Surrounded Nicole Kidman And Simon Baker

The intensity of Kidman’s emotional journey was further complicated by the public’s constant scrutiny of her personal life and relationships. Following her recent split from Keith Urban, all eyes were on Kidman during the premiere of her latest television project.
Dressed in Chanel couture, the actress appeared poised, but it was her interactions with co-star Simon Baker that became the primary focus of media attention.
According to The Blast, the visible closeness between Kidman and Baker at the premiere quickly fueled speculation about the nature of their relationship, especially given the timing of her separation from Urban.
The two appeared strikingly comfortable and even affectionate while posing together, leading fans to question if their bond extended beyond the professional realm. However, despite the widespread curiosity and circulating photos, insiders have been quick to suggest that the narrative may not be as dramatic as it seems.
Keith Urban Was Reportedly Hurt By Red Carpet PDA

While the actress and Baker’s relationship reportedly remains professional, the fallout from their public display of affection reached her former inner circle.
According to The Blast, reports suggest that the close red carpet appearance has deeply unsettled her ex-husband, Urban, who reportedly feels betrayed by the situation.
Despite being told that the affectionate gestures were merely promotional, Urban is said to be struggling with the public nature of their bond, leading to significant tension between the former friends.
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Pamela Anderson Wore the Comfiest Spring Mary Jane Flats
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If there’s anyone who knows about dreamy, storybook-worthy dressing, it’s Pamela Anderson. Her latest Mary Jane flats are polished and luxe, channeling garden party vibes no matter how they’re styled. The shoes are much classier than sneakers, and according to one shopper, they’re just as comfortable. With a cosign from Katie Holmes, the timeless style is a no-brainer.
In a recent collaboration with Olive Ateliers, Anderson posed wearing these Margot Mary Jane flats, which quickly caught our eye. The furniture was chic, but her shoes were even chicer. With sheer mesh fabric, floral embellishments and a dainty strap, the Vivaia square-toe Mary Janes gave her outfit a fairytale flair.
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In fact, the brand has tons of shoes that nail the same vibe, so whether you’re looking for Anderson’s exact flats or equally trendy loafers, you’ll find them below. Vivaia shoes have a sleek silhouette that works with everything, be it jeans, skirts or dresses — as showcased by Anderson — so prepare to wear them nonstop. Whichever style you choose, you’ll radiate coastal boutique charm.
Our Favorite: As fate would have it, our favorite Vivaia shoes are the ones on Anderson’s feet. The mesh veil adds a feminine twist that elevates even a tee and jeans. With triple-layer soles and adjustable straps, these shoes are as comfy as they are stylish. They feel custom-made!
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Fans Fear For Britney Spears But Hope Rehab Helps
Britney Spears is reportedly taking steps toward recovery after a recent legal scare.
The pop icon has checked into rehab following a DUI arrest in March. The situation allegedly left her deeply embarrassed, especially over how it might impact her sons. According to sources, the incident became a turning point, with her family rallying around her and encouraging her to seek help.
Now, as Spears begins her recovery journey, fans have been flooding social media with messages of support. Like her family, many of her supporters hope this moment marks a positive new chapter for the singer.
Britney Spears Voluntarily Enters Rehab

Spears has reportedly taken a major step toward recovery by voluntarily checking herself into a residential treatment facility, per TMZ. The decision marks a notable shift from previous episodes in her life when treatment was driven by court orders or family intervention.
Spears has long faced struggles with drug and alcohol addiction, which previously culminated in a highly publicized mental health crisis in the late 2000s. More recently, she’s sparked concern with a series of erratic social media posts and reports of reckless behavior, including her recent DUI arrest.
“She realizes she hit rock bottom,” a source close to the singer shared.
The move may also carry legal implications, as Spears is said to be aware that entering treatment could reflect positively ahead of any court proceedings tied to her DUI case. Still, sources emphasize that beyond optics, she is taking her recovery seriously.
Fans Rally Around Britney With Messages Of Hope

In light of Spears’ decision to go to rehab, the pop star’s loyal fanbase has been flooding social media with messages of support.
While many acknowledged that her struggles with substance abuse have been ongoing for years, the overwhelming sentiment online was one of cautious optimism and empathy.
“I’m praying to every god right now she doesn’t end up back in that conservatorship,” one user wrote on X. Another added, “Poor Britney Spears. She’s all messed up. I hope she gets the help she needs.”
Others pointed to the intense scrutiny she’s faced throughout her career, with one fan noting, “At this point, we just want her to be healthy and at peace. The media has been on her back for decades. I really hope she’s getting the actual privacy and help she deserves this time.”
Britney Spears Arrested For DUI Weeks Before Rehab Move
Spears’ decision to enter rehab comes on the heels of the DUI arrest that raised fresh concerns about her well-being.
According to reports, the singer was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol in March after allegedly driving her BMW erratically at a high speed. Officers at the scene noted signs of impairment, prompting Spears to undergo a series of field sobriety tests before being transported to a hospital for a blood draw.
She was released from custody less than 12 hours later but is expected to appear in Ventura County Superior Court in the coming weeks to face the charges.
Sources say Spears has since checked into an inpatient wellness facility in the U.S., where programs typically last around 30 days.
Spears’ Rep Condemned Her Behavior

While addressing Spears’ actions following the DUI arrest, a representative of the “Stronger” singer did not hold back.
In a statement shared with the BBC, the rep condemned the singer’s behavior and emphasized that there was no excuse for what happened. They also revealed that her family was working on a structured plan to help her move toward a healthier and more stable future.
“Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life,” the statement read.
Britney Spears Was ‘Embarrassed’ By Her Arrest

Spears was said to have felt “embarrassed” after her DUI arrest, an emotion that may have played a role in her decision to seek treatment.
Sources say the pop star was particularly concerned about how the situation could impact her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, whom she shares with ex Kevin Federline.
“She’s very emotional and regretful this morning. She’s also embarrassed because of how it could affect her sons,” an insider said, per PEOPLE.
Entertainment
Netflix’s Lazy ‘Jaws’ Ripoff Fails To Hook Critics Despite Streaming Success
Netflix has done it once again with an instantly successful shark feature, but critics aren’t very impressed. The film, like many of that genre, borrows heavily from Steven Spielberg‘s iconic 1975 thriller, Jaws, which features a great white shark terrorizing people in a New England summer resort town. However, unlike Jaws, a disastrous hurricane is thrown into the mix, making the stakes even higher as it brings with it a school of bull sharks, which are smaller and faster than great whites, but just as ravenous.
Released on April 10, 2026, the Netflix favorite is from writer-director Tommy Wirkola, known for the fantasy film Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. Titled Thrash, it shot up the global streaming ranking within 48 hours of its release, dominating major titles such as Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Idris Elba’s Beast, and Ryan Reynolds’ IF. While it still ranks #1 on Netflix, critics have issued their verdict on the movie, sinking it with an embarrassingly low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Based on 31 reviews, 20 of which are disapproving, Thrash has a 35% critics’ score on the review aggregator website as of this publication. Its audience score isn’t any better, with an abysmal 29% from over 250 ratings. No consensus has been published yet; however, as seen in most reviews, Thrash is being trashed as a film not worth watching. According to RogerEbert.com, which rates the survival thriller 1.5 out of 4, “its worst sin isn’t its stupid characters doing stupid things; it’s that the whole thing feels remarkably lazy, failing to find any tension or even B-movie thrills.”
What Do Audiences Have To Say About ‘Thrash’?
Despite being a worldwide streaming sensation, Thrash has a pretty poor reputation among audiences, as seen on Rotten Tomatoes. Some reviews describe it as a disappointing waste of time, with less-than-average acting and an even worse script. One such review reads, “The acting is horrible! The story and script [are] very mediocre… I feel like the film was just rushed… It’s [the] #1 movie on Netflix right now because it is a shark movie, but that doesn’t mean it’s good.” Nevertheless, not all Thrash reviews are bad; there is some praise here and there. One positive review notes that the movie is clearly not a masterpiece but is purely entertaining and provides “an enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.”
Thrash, starring Phoebe Dynevor, Whitney Peak, and Djimon Hounsou, streams on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for more news.
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April 10, 2026
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83 Minutes
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Tommy Wirkola
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Phoebe Dynevor
Lisa Fields
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Fight W/ Dess Dior May Have Involved Emily Huff
A new angle of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves‘ fight in the club has social media users speculating that it involved her former friend, Emily Huff.
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New Angle Of Dess Dior & Jayda Cheaves’ Fight In Club Has Social Media Users Speculating It Involved Her Former Friend Emily Huff
On Sunday, April 12, a tweet was shared showing a new angle of the footage of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight in a club. Furthermore, the footage appeared to show Cheaves walking up to another woman who was wearing white and appeared to have light-colored hair. Noticeably, as Cheaves walks up to the woman, she responds by holding her hand in Cheaves’ face. At that point, Cheaves appears to respond verbally. Then, the woman proceeds to shove Cheaves, and they begin exchanging blows, as multiple people begin to swarm the area.
Click here to see the new angle of the footage.
In response, social media users appeared to believe the woman Cheaves approached was her former friend, Emily Huff. Furthermore, on Instagram, Huff appeared to confirm the speculation of her involvement.
Social Media Users React To The New Angle Of Dess Dior & Jayda Cheaves’ Fight In Club
Social media users reacted to the new angle of Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @tammynguyen1451 wrote, “Jayda was not getting beat up. She was fighting and dess came and handled that. Tf”
While Instagram user @1bria_ added, “Wat a zodiac sign have to do w anything? Yall kill me 😂😂😂😂”
Instagram user @_thats.brookes.alexandria_ wrote, “This is ghettoooo and I love it 🤓”
While Instagram user @paris.moneee added, “Jayda was the birthday piñata 😩😩😩 bless her heart”
Instagram user @versacetherealest wrote, “Dess The Birthday🥳 & Jayda The Piñata 🪅
😂😂”
While Instagram user @ninikiona added, “And Emily was knocking the Mario coins outta Jayda without Des she would have been good and beat”
Instagram user @sodapopprincess817 wrote, “I still cant see”
While Instagram user @g6gl5tch added, “New video shows jayda aint even get jumped she started it 😂”
Instagram user @always.staygracious wrote, “She hit Jayda first & when Jayda got her on the floor her 3 friends jumped Jayda while dess was beating Emily up”
While Instagram user @quotes_random0102 added, “Jayda walked up on her and got popped in her shit then des jumped in so Emily friends jumped in a jump for a jump was had tell Jayda don’t walk up on nobody if she ain’t gon swing first”
Instagram user @boujidionne wrote, “Jayda thought she was going to punk Emily and was sadly mistaken lol..”
While Instagram user @_nadialuv_ added, “Jayda was definitely checking shit without her friend 😂 pretty much on site… but dess flew there🤣🤣😂😆”
Here’s Why New Angle Has Social Media Users Speculating It Involved Her Former Friend Emily Huff
Social media users are speculating that Dess Dior and Jayda Cheaves’ fight involved Emily Huff due to their alleged history. As The Shade Room previously reported, in January, Supa Peach alleged that Emily Huff was dating Lil Baby before Cheaves. Additionally, Peach alleged that Huff and Cheaves were friends at the time. Furthermore, Huff appeared to confirm Peach’s story.
Then, over the weekend, the initial angle of Jayda Cheaves and Dess Dior’s fight went viral. This, even garnering a reaction from Yaya Mayweather.
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