Summer House star Ciara Miller is ready to turn the page amid her drama with ex West Wilson and ex-BFF Amanda Batula.

“Make it to the waiting and make it to the end of all of this. I’m excited to put it all behind me,” Miller, 30, said while speaking with People on the amFAR red carpet on Saturday, May 23. “The reunion was quite the day, but we are on to bigger and better and, you know, we can say goodbye to certain things.”

She continued, “I think it will definitely get some clarity. I think it was very cathartic. It’s one of those situations that’s unfortunate but you know, I’m so excited to move on from this. You can’t take everyone with you. It’s nice to be able to go into this next chapter of my life and have clarity on who is supposed to be there and who is not.”

When the reporter asked if she and Batula, 34, are “dunzo,” Miller replied, “Yeah, for sure. Yeah. I wouldn’t do this to my worst enemy.”

After speculation swirled online, Batula and Wilson, 31, confirmed their romance in March. Batula, for her part, had announced her separation from husband Kyle Cooke in January, while Wilson previously dated Miller.

The group is set to address the drama at the season 10 reunion, with the first of three parts airing on Tuesday, May 26. In the official trailer of the reunion, Miller can be seen speaking directly to Batula about their friendship.

“Over the past six years, I have been your f***ing champion. I couldn’t fathom that I’d be sitting here pissed that you’re f***ing my ex!” Miller said. “[West] wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word in and I hope it works. He’s with you to spite me!”

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The timeline of Batula and West’s romance will also presumably be addressed at the reunion. In an episode of his and Sophie Cunningham’s “Show Me Something” podcast in April, Wilson admitted that he and Amanda “realized things were maybe a little bit serious” in February. Wilson went on to deny there being any “overlap” with Batula and Cooke’s marriage or his romance with Miller.

“There was no overlap,” he explained. “I know there’s a thousand different theories on the internet right now, but that is one thing that for sure did not happen. Everyone was single.”

The Summer House season 10 three-part reunion kicks off on Bravo Tuesday, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET.

What makes us human? According to Stanley Kubrick‘s 2001: A Space Odyssey, it’s our ability to use tools that separate us from our simian ancestors. In his sci-fi epic, Kubrick boils down the entire story of humankind from its inception as apes, discovering how to utilize tools to overpower their natural enemies, all the way to humanity’s inevitable rebirth, deep into the space age. However, scientists have long since decided that this theory about the cornerstone of human civilization is false. In fact, many animals use tools, not just humans. Then what makes us humans unique? Perhaps surprisingly, the sci-fi film series that succeeds in getting the answer right is Planet of the Apes.

Since the original 1968 film, and the novel that inspired it, Planet of the Apes has been a powerful allegory for the human race’s treatment of “the other,” and our tendency to blow up the paradise we inhabit as a result. Therefore, what makes us human, when compared to our ancestral apes, is not our use of tools and weapons of mass destruction, but rather, our ability to develop such plans in the first place. In short, language is the cornerstone of our species. It’s notable that in the original film, Taylor (Charlton Heston) finds himself in a world where apes are well-spoken, but more importantly, humans are portrayed as mute and therefore primitive. Language is often how we take pride in our national and regional identities, but it’s also resulted in incessant conflict, as the recent reboot trilogy explores.

‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’ Gives Apes the Gift of Language

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2011’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes serves as both a prequel and a reboot to the original series of films. It changes certain details within the canon, but ultimately tells the story of how Earth became the ape-governed world discovered in the 1968 movie. The film focuses on Caesar (Andy Serkis), a chimpanzee born with an experimental cure for Alzheimer’s passed down from his test-subject mother. Caesar embarks on a startling evolution, becoming fluent in sign language thanks to his human guardian, Will (James Franco). The science-fiction premise that this film poses is essentially just Caesar’s linguistic journey.

Gifted with exceptional intelligence, Caesar is depicted as being just as conscious as humans. It’s not long before the cruelty of man, particularly against apes, leads Caesar to inspire a revolution, and it’s through language that Caesar not only forms his small army of apes, but it’s also how he declares to the humans that they refuse to be oppressed any longer. Caesar’s “No” in the face of cruelty from Dodge Landon (Tom Felton) remains one of the most bone-chilling moments of the franchise, and that is precisely why.

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Set ten years after the events of the previous film, 2014’s Dawn of the Planet of the Apes establishes a world in turmoil. Caesar’s tribe of liberated apes continues to inhabit the Muir Woods near San Francisco, while the experimental Alzheimer’s cure has resulted in a virus that has eliminated countless humans. A small group of surviving humans led by Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) live in the city, and the film establishes an uneasy peace between them and the apes. It’s clear that both species have resorted to hunting and gathering to survive, and with fluent communication within both camps, apes and humans are on equal footing at last. The trouble begins when the humans wish to work on a dam within the apes’ territory, and it’s clear that neither side wishes for this to result in conflict.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is where the series gets to explore the true implications of language, and the burden of intelligence that comes with it. Among both camps are those willing to trust the other (Caesar and Jason Clarke‘s Malcolm) and those whose pride and pessimism risk peace in favor of victory (Dreyfus and Toby Kebbell‘s ape Koba). This film displays that, with complex language comes philosophy, and individual ideologies inevitably branch off. Caesar soon comes to the sobering realization that anyone equipped with the tools of language has the potential to make the same mistakes as humans. Going into the trilogy’s final installment, Caesar becomes a bitter ape, uncertain whether his species is any more worthy of that power than its predecessors.

‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ Takes Language Away from the Humans

More years have passed by the time we are reintroduced to this world in 2017’s War for the Planet of the Apes. When Caesar’s family is murdered by a rogue human army, we’re introduced to a version of Caesar far more cynical than we’ve ever known before. As per 1968’s Planet of the Apes, It’s revealed that the simian virus has evolved to deprive infected humans of their ability to speak, leaving them a primitive shell of their former selves. Disgusted by the idea of humans as the next generation’s speechless animals, an army Colonel (Woody Harrelson) urges his men to euthanize their infected loved ones and wage war on the apes.

Like Caesar, the Colonel’s greatest power is his ability to influence people through speech. The Colonel’s manipulation tactics even result in getting specific apes to work for him. Caesar’s mission this time is much darker than in previous stories, with hate in his heart for the Colonel. Caesar eventually realizes that killing the Colonel would only succeed in fulfilling the destiny that he fears so much. When the Colonel is infected by the virus, he recognizes just how much power he has lost by losing his speech. The Colonel decides to kill himself, rather than become a voiceless primate. This marks the official hand-off between humans and apes, with the planet of humans finally becoming the planet of the apes; not by apes killing humans, but rather, by the apes gaining language and humans losing their greatest tool as a species.

The Planet of the Apes Franchise Represents the Cyclical Nature of Life

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With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes attempting to further fill in the gaps between the original films and the prequel trilogy, the overall symbolism of the franchise begins to become clearer. Language represents power and intelligence; the ability to communicate effectively, whether through spoken language — or even gestures — is closely linked to characters’ social status throughout the entirety of the franchise. The films explore themes of oppression, hierarchy, and prejudice through the lens of language, highlighting how these linguistic differences can shape power dynamics.

Planet of the Apes fully succeeds in its symbolism because of its ability to tell this story naturally throughout several decades in-universe. Whereas a franchise like Star Wars has a tendency to box itself in — telling stories where audiences already know the beginning and ending points and often the fates of the characters themselves — Apes has a more ambiguous middle period to play with, and audiences get to watch the story unfold organically.

One of the most harrowing, but also familiar aspects of the franchise is the cyclical nature of its story. History tends to repeat itself, a lesson humans begrudgingly continue to learn. Through Planet of the Apes, audiences can watch humanity’s failures in real-time, equating them to the evolutionary cycle that has known Homo sapiens as the top of the food chain since their existence. From the 1968 original to the recent release of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, this franchise relies entirely on exploring language and how this difference between the apes and humans is integral to the new world they both find themselves in.

One wardrobe essential we’ll never get sick of? A loose T-shirt that looks good with absolutely everything, whether you’re dressing it down with jeans or up with a silky skirt. This summer, we’re prioritizing organic cotton tees over everything else. They’re comfortable, breathable and lightweight enough for even the hottest days, and our favorites have a soft and relaxed fit.

While organic items have a reputation for being more expensive, our top picks are an exception. The organic cotton T-shirts below cost as little as $12 and don’t skimp on quality. However, even if they do cost a little more, honestly, we think they’re worth it — this is one go-to clothing item you’ll wear again and again. Shop our favorite picks below.

13 Loose, Organic Cotton T-Shirts to Wear With Jeans

1. Our Favorite: A relaxed, boxy fit and drop shoulder look make this the perfect loose T-shirt to wear with your favorite pair of denim. Bonus: it’s under $15, making it a budget-friendly option, too.

2. Runner-Up: Jockey’s organic cotton tee is slightly fitted, so it’s ideal for the days you want something less loose. A little bit of spandex adds the perfect amount of comfy stretch, too.

3. Sale Alert: Snag Eileen Fisher’s bright cotton T-shirt while you can — it’s currently on sale and sizes won’t last long. This pick features a V-neck with a loose, drapey fit that makes it a casual favorite.

4. Rich Mom Look: This organic cotton crewneck has a semi-fitted feel and a boxier shape that makes it appear more polished and elevated. The best part? It costs less than $20.

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5. Sporty Chic: If you love the look of casual athleisure, grab this color block T-shirt while you can. It has a loose but durable feel, and features varsity stripes on the arms as well as a V-neck.

6. Under $15: An organic cotton t-shirt for less than $15? That’s a deal you definitely don’t want to miss. This one comes in several colors and has a simple, classic fit.

7. Casual Chic: Made of 100% organic pima cotton, this V-neck tee is an essential for a more casual wardrobe. It’s super soft and lightweight, with an easy breezy feel that’s just right for warm weather.

8. Daily Go-To: You can wear Pact’s organic crewneck in so many different ways. It’s casual enough to be paired with jeans or shorts, but it can also be dressed up with the right accessories.

9. Elevated Tee: This button-up tee gives a more sophisticated and polished vibe to any pair of jeans you own. We love the ribbed texture and effortlessly cool feel.

10. Worth the Splurge: If you’re going to spend more, do it on an organic T-shirt you’ll have for years — like this one, made of Peruvian pima cotton. It has the perfect relaxed fit, feels buttery soft and is pre-washed to hold its shape even after washing.

11. So Comfy: With a more heavyweight feel and ribbed neckline, Vuori’s organic cotton crewneck can be worn for workouts, long walks and shopping trips. It’s super soft and comfy, with a relaxed fit you’ll love.

12. Tried and True: This organic crewneck has a vintage-inspired fit that feels just loose enough without looking too baggy. It’s a classic you’ll wear over and over again.

13. Oversized Vibe: Opt for a more boho-inspired look with an oversized cotton T-shirt. It has a much looser, boxier fit, with a super lightweight feel that is surprisingly cooling.

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Miniseries have really gained traction over the last few years, but the truth is, they have existed for a long time as one of the most exciting spaces in television. There’s no denying that long-running shows often drag their stories out for multiple seasons, but miniseries thrive on precision. They tell complete, emotionally satisfying stories in just a few episodes, which practically forces storytellers to take creative risks. That’s exactly why miniseries generally feel sharper, more experimental, and more impactful than traditional television.

Not to mention that there’s something incredibly satisfying about starting a show and knowing that the story has a clear ending. The format gives audiences instant immersion while still delivering the emotional payoff of a fully developed narrative. With that said, here are such near-perfect miniseries that are worth every second.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

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HBO has practically perfected the art of the modern miniseries, and The Night Of is one of the strongest examples of that. The series follows Pakistani-American college student Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed), whose entire life changes after he spends the night with a young woman and wakes up to find her brutally murdered beside him. This leads to a chaotic series of events where Naz makes several terrible decisions before eventually being arrested and thrown into a justice system that transforms him into a completely different person. The murder mystery is obviously gripping, but the real focus of the show is the broken justice system that Naz has to navigate.

The story explores how fear, prejudice, and bureaucracy can completely reshape a person’s identity, and how damaging that can be. Ahmed delivers a career-defining performance as he portrays Naz’s confusion, vulnerability, and eventual emotional numbness. John Turturro is equally phenomenal as John Stone, the eccentric defense attorney who initially seems awkward and detached but is the only person genuinely trying to help Naz. The show doesn’t feature any flashy twists or exaggerated courtroom theatrics. Instead, The Night Of builds tension through silence, uncertainty, and the uncomfortable feeling that the system often cares more about closing a case than the truth.

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‘Behind Her Eyes’ (2021)

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Behind Her Eyes begins like a fairly straightforward psychological thriller, but it slowly takes a stranger and more ambitious turn. The story, based on Sarah Pinborough’s novel, follows single mother Louise (Simona Brown), who begins an affair with her boss, psychiatrist David Ferguson (Tom Bateman). However, things get messy when she unexpectedly forms a friendship with his mysterious wife, Adele (Eve Hewson). At first, the series feels like a slow-burning relationship drama filled with a typical love triangle, but that’s far from the truth. Behind Her Eyes stands out from other thrillers in how it gradually introduces supernatural and sci-fi elements into the narrative without cheapening the overall emotional stakes.

As Louise grows closer to Adele, she begins learning about lucid dreaming and astral projection, and that’s when the tone of the show changes completely. The miniseries constantly plays with perspective, which makes it difficult for the audience to trust any character. The deeper Louise gets pulled into David and Adele’s toxic relationship, the more disturbing the truth becomes. Behind Her Eyes maintains this sense of unpredictability till the very end, so when the twist finally comes, it lands with an impact that is almost impossible to shake off.

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‘I May Destroy You’ (2020)

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HBO’s I May Destroy You is easily the most emotionally rich and fearless miniseries of the last decade. The show, created by and starring Michaela Coel, follows Arabella Essiedu, a successful young writer whose life completely changes after she is assaulted during a night out in London. A premise like this could have easily resulted in an overwhelmingly bleak narrative, but that isn’t the case. I May Destroy You never ignores the damage caused by Arabella’s trauma, but it also refuses to define her entirely by that. Now, the assault itself happens early in the story, which means that the series actually explores everything that comes after it. Instead of building toward one big mystery or dramatic courtroom climax, I May Destroy You focuses on the messy, raw, and personal process of healing.

Arabella spends much of the show trying to piece together what happened to her that night while also trying to keep up with her friendships, work obligations, and maintain some sense of normalcy. The show’s greatest strength is how naturally it blends some of its most devastating moments with humor and even warmth. Arabella herself isn’t presented as the perfect victim, which is exactly why her journey feels so authentic. Michaela Coel’s writing constantly refuses easy answers, and often jumps between timelines to present multiple versions of what closure can look like. I May Destroy You is difficult, uncomfortable, funny, and heartbreaking at the same time. Most importantly, it’s the kind of show that trusts its audience to let the ambiguity of the situation sink in instead of trying to make it feel palatable.

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‘Godless’ (2017)

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Godless is the perfect Western for a modern audience. The miniseries, created by Scott Frank, is set in 1884 and follows outlaw Roy Goode (Jack O’Connell), who is on the run after betraying his former mentor and terrifying gang leader Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels). Things take an interesting turn when Roy finds refuge in La Belle, New Mexico, a town populated almost entirely by women, after a devastating mining accident killed most of the men. Godless stands out from other Westerns because it doesn’t center on shootouts and revenge alone. The premise, of course, is the most unique part of the show, as Roy witnesses the women in La Belle rebuilding their entire community.

That alone gives the show a perspective that most Westerns rarely explore. Michelle Dockery’s Alice Fletcher is one of the most compelling characters in the show, who lives isolated on a ranch outside town while raising her son and dealing with prejudice from the people around her. Godless is easily one of the most character-driven Western series of all time, and that’s what makes its world feel truly alive. Even Roy and Frank’s conflict feels much more complex than a simple betrayal after the show slowly reveals their father-son dynamic through flashbacks. Godless also deserves major credit for its stunning cinematography and meticulous action sequences. That, combined with its slow-burning narrative, proves that the Western genre still has room for intimate and emotionally intense stories.

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‘Baby Reindeer’ (2024)

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Baby Reindeer is intense, uncomfortable, and a black comedy that constantly shifts between psychological thriller and personal drama. The series, created by and starring Richard Gadd, is based on his own experiences and follows struggling comedian Donny Dunn, whose life spirals after he shows a small act of kindness to a lonely woman named Martha (Jessica Gunning). What begins as an awkward encounter takes a dangerous turn when Martha develops an obsessive attachment to Donny and begins stalking him both online and in real life. What makes Baby Reindeer so different from most thrillers is that it refuses to present Donny or Martha as one-dimensional characters.

In fact, Martha comes across as oddly sympathetic despite her strange behavior, and Donny seems to be enjoying the validation he gets from her. However, as the stalking escalates, the show reveals Donny’s past experiences with manipulation that completely reframe everything the audience thought they knew. Baby Reindeer is emotionally messy, but brutally honest at the same time. The show never makes light of trauma, but balances its uncomfortable moments with dark humor, which somehow makes everything all the more unsettling. This isn’t an easy watch by any means, but an unforgettable one thanks to its hard-hitting premise.

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‘Station Eleven’ (2021)

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Station Eleven is a post-apocalyptic series that begins with a devastating flu pandemic wiping out most of humanity. However, this isn’t just a simple survival story built around violence and the collapse of society. Instead, Station Eleven follows multiple characters across different timelines to explore what people really hold on to after the world they know is gone. Kirsten Raymonde (Mackenzie Davis and Matilda Lawler), a former child actress who grew up traveling with a group of performers known as the Traveling Symphony, is the heart of the story.

Twenty years after civilization collapses, the Symphony moves from settlement to settlement performing Shakespeare plays for survivors to ignite hope within them. Station Eleven also jumps between timelines to slowly reveal how all of its characters are connected through actor Arthur Leander (Gael García Bernal) and the pandemic itself. Despite its setting, the series never feels cynical. Sure, it is heartbreaking at times, but above everything else, the show constantly emphasizes how important storytelling, music, theater, and shared memories are for the preservation of humanity. That emotional complexity sets it apart from every other dystopian show out there.

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‘Firefly’ (2002)

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Firefly is the ultimate cult-classic sci-fi show, despite only lasting a single season before being prematurely canceled. The series, created by Joss Whedon, is set in the year 2517, where humanity has inhabited an entirely new star system controlled by a powerful central government known as the Alliance. Instead of focusing on grand wars or massive intergalactic politics, though, Firefly follows the crew of Serenity, a small transport spaceship led by former soldier Malcolm “Mal” Reynolds (Nathan Fillion). After losing a brutal civil war against the Alliance, Mal survives by taking whatever jobs he and his crew can find across the outer planets, like smuggling, theft, transport work, and even dangerous mercenary missions.

The crew itself is what makes the show so memorable. Serenity is essentially a dysfunctional family made up of people constantly navigating the emotional baggage from their pasts. Firefly also stands out from other shows in the genre thanks to its experimental genre-bending. The series combines space opera with classic Western storytelling, which was pretty unique for its time. The world feels dirty, lived-in, and grounded, which gives Firefly a very different tone compared to the sleek sci-fi shows that viewers were used to in the early 2000s. Very few canceled shows have left behind a legacy this strong, and Firefly remains one of the clearest examples of a series ending long before it could reach its full potential.

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Allan Kroeker, David Solomon, James A. Contner, Marita Grabiak, Michael Grossman, Tim Minear, Vern Gillum

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Caleb Shomo has been the lead singer of Beartooth for more than a decade.

In May 2026, Shomo made headlines when he came out as gay after relentless online speculation about his sexuality.

“There has been a lot of speculation surrounding my personal life as of late and I feel compelled to set the record straight before it affects those I love any further. I am a proudly gay man,” he wrote via Instagram at the time. “This is something I’ve been unpacking and reckoning with in my life for quite some time now. It’s been difficult to navigate the feelings surrounding the subject and figure out what to do with this fact.”

He continued, “When it comes to my art/Beartsooth, I have always strived to chase who I am in the deepest part of my soul from album to album. As you could gather if you’ve followed the band at all in the earlier years, there are 4 very self deprecating albums about exploring my religious upbringing, depression, self hatred, and hopelessness. I am grateful for all these albums, yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long.”

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Caleb Shomo Was a Member of Attack Attack!

Shomo was a part of the metalcore band Attack Attack!, which he left in 2012. He shared at the time that he was leaving the band on “good terms” and that he would continue making music.

Caleb Shomo Has Been Candid About Mental Health Struggles

While leaving Attack Attack! In 2012, Shomo opened up about facing mental health struggles.

“I have horrible clinical depression and have for years. as you may have heard from my speeches i gave during about the last 6 months or so of my touring career with AA i have been suicidal since middle school,” he said at the time, in part. “I’ve struggled on and off with eating disorders, self image problems since i was announced as the frontman a few years ago, and various substance abuse and addictions for about the past year. Having thousands of people tell you your a ‘fat piece of s***’ isn’t exactly the easiest thing to deal with at 17, and i could imagine ever. I am very scatter brained and just kinda am ranting so deal with me for this being so all over the place.”

He continued, “I love all of the guys that have ever been involved in AA. Great dudes, very supportive as well. Starting about a year ago i started to really go into a downward spiral mentally. Having panic attacks, mental breakdowns, cutting myself off from the world for weeks at a time, writing insanely depressing songs, not too fun. I had a lot of stress in my life/demons haunting me and in no way wanted to face it head on and deal with it. As you may have guessed this doesn’t help problems in the least.”

Caleb Shomo Is Lead Singer of Beartooth

Shomo has been the lead singer of the band Beartooth since 2012, notoriously writing songs for the band while he was still a member of Attack Attack!. Beartooth has released five studio albums during their tenure, with the most recent — “The Surface” — dropping in 2023.

Caleb Shomo Deleted Instagram After Facing Homophobic Remark

In March 2026, Shomo deleted his Instagram account after the band released their new single “Free.” At the time, Shomo debuted a new appearance that led Atilla frontman Chris Fronzak to make a homophobic remark. Fronzak, for his part, apologized.

Caleb Shomo Was Married to Fleur Shomo

Caleb tied the knot with his wife, Fleur Shomo, in 2012. Fleur shared her support for Caleb after he publicly came out as gay in 2026.

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“Our nearly 14yrs of marriage was wonderful and full of so much fun, adventure & love. Nobody will know anything about our marriage like we do. And no one can ever truly know what depths of love exist between two people unless they are those people,” she wrote, in part, via Instagram at the time. “I already miss it & my husband more than anything. Our story was a good one. And now it’s done.”

She added, “I hope anyone in the world going through this finds hope & courage & I hope the fans can continue to support Caleb. For now I’m going to keep focusing on what I can control & continue living my life trying to achieve what I want to achieve. And if I keep saying hi to as many dogs as possible along the way, then I’m sure things will slowly get better, day by day, piece by small piece, bird by bird.”

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Barbra Streisand is speaking out after canceling her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where she was set to receive the honorary Palme.

“I was mesmerized by those images on the screen,” the iconic singer, 84, said via virtual message, per Variety. “They were so powerful that they’re still in my head. I wanted to be an actress and live in those other more interesting worlds.”

Streisand explained that she later realized she was always “looking at the movie as a whole” and asking a lot of questions.

“I didn’t realize at the time, but I was thinking like a director. Trying to figure out how to tell the story. And I had stories I wanted to tell,” she said, recalling her directorial debut with 1981’s Yentl.

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She continued, “I was a woman, which was an obstacle to people. Even worse, was an actress who wanted to direct. So every studio turned me down. And for 15 years the project was on the verge of collapsing. But I had to make this movie.”

For Streisand, her desire to make Yentl is something she has in common with the filmmakers at Cannes.

“In this crazy volatile world that seems more fractured every day, it’s reassuring to see the compelling movies at this festival, by artists from many countries,” she concluded. “Film has that magical ability to unite us, opening our hearts and mind. I’m so proud to be part of this community, so merci beaucoup and vive la cinema!”

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Days prior, Streisand explained her absence in a Sunday, May 17, statement.

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“On the advice of my doctors, as I continue recovering from a knee injury, I am sadly unable to attend the Festival de Cannes this year,” she said in a statement on Sunday. “But I am deeply honored to receive the honorary Palme d’Or and had so been looking forward to celebrating the remarkable films of the 79th edition,” Streisand wrote.

She continued, “I was also very much looking forward to spending time with colleagues whom I so admire — and, of course, returning to France, a place I have always loved. While I regret that I can’t be there in person, I want to extend my warmest congratulations to all of the filmmakers from around the world whose extraordinary talent and creative vision are being celebrated this year. My heartfelt thanks to the Festival, and to everyone who continues to support and champion the art of cinema.”

Wearing a solid red dress is a bold move, but we’re more inclined to don the style after seeing Mandy Moore rock one just this week. The actress looked effortlessly chic, refined and sexy, which is a tough combo to nail unless you have a red hot dress like this one in your closet. And while we don’t know where she got her exact find, we’re not too worried; this similar Amazon style channels her look at the most affordable price. Psst, it’s just $19 for now.

Lately, Moore has been reaching for bright red hues like it’s nobody’s business. Whether it’s a polished blazer style or a two-piece set, she just can’t get enough of the eye-catching look — and neither can we. So when we noticed she pulled the ‘red card’ again for the That Was Us podcast, we just knew it wasn’t a one-off. This is an actual trend that we need to be a part of, and now we can with this scoop-neck maxi dress.

Get the Anrabess Scoop-Neck Maxi dress for $19 (was $24) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The Anrabess Scoop-Neck Maxi dress is everything you could want in an easy-going, everyday find. It has a loose fit, flattering silhouette and a confident-forward aesthetic, which is why it feels so on-the-nose to Moore’s choice. The only difference? This option has a more casual appearance due to the buttery soft finish and wide shoulder straps. Read: You can actually wear a comfortable bra with it. Oh, and it has pockets!

Because this dress is made with a blend of soft and stretchy materials, you can look and feel good, too. The fabric flows nicely over your curves, has a lightweight feel that’s ideal for summer and is so comfortable that some shoppers say they sleep in it. You’ll also love that people claim the material resists wrinkles, so you can bring it along on summer travels (and leave the steamer at home).

Dozens of Amazon shoppers are on board with the red-hot style, including one person who is buying it in bulk. “Love this dress! [It’s] comfortable, cool, flowy, thin but not so thin that you can see through,” they wrote. “I have eight more colors in my shopping cart . . . these will be my go to all summer.”

Another reviewer was impressed with the silhouette, which “has the benefit of being flattering in an easy breezy way.” They wrote in a review, “I could have slept in this dress. Gone to work in this dress. Shopped and picked up the kids in this dress. 100% would recommend.”

There’s no better time to hop on the bold red train now that Moore has solidified the style as a must-have look for summer. Grab the Anrabess maxi dress while it’s on sale, and rock it all season before everyone else catches on.

Get the Anrabess Scoop-Neck Maxi dress for $19 (was $24) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

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Comedian Laura Clery is recalling a “terrifying” incident that she claims “nearly killed” her.

“Most terrifying night of my life as a single mom,” Clery wrote via Instagram on Friday, May 22. “I was home alone getting ready for bed when my 600 pound fridge slammed into me and pinned me against the counter. I couldn’t move. Couldn’t breathe right. Was impossible to get off and I could feel myself losing consciousness. My kids were in the house.”

She continued, “I genuinely didn’t know if I was getting out of that alive. Thank God my phone was in my pocket and I was able to call 911. Thank god it didn’t fall on my kids. It took three firefighters to lift it off me. I’m still shaking.”

Alongside the message, Clery shared a clip featuring the comedian being transported into an ambulance and asking paramedics whether she “broke anything” in the accident. The paramedics explained that they were taking her to a trauma center.

“As a single mom, my biggest fear came true. I was very seriously hurt and stuck while home alone with my two young kids. Thank GOD I was able to call 911,” she wrote over the video. “Thank. God.”

Clery elaborated on the incident in a Patreon post, explaining that her son “decided to climb” the fridge. (Clery shares her two children with ex-husband Stephen Hilton.)

“I saw it shift slightly, just enough to make my stomach drop,” she wrote. “So I ran over to push it back into place. I thought I’d just nudge it in and move on with my day like a woman who has control over her life. The second I pushed it, it came down on me. Not slowly. Not in a way where I could catch it or jump out of the way. It just fell.”

Clery explained that she began to have trouble breathing.

“I could feel it getting harder to inhale, like my body was just slowly deciding to shut down,” she wrote. “And I’m just there, pinned under a fridge, thinking this is the dumbest way anyone has ever died.”

Ultimately, she called 911 and said it took three firefighters to lift the fridge off of her. In a Facebook post on Friday, Clery wrote that she’s “feeling so deeply grateful that we’re all OK and also not OK…”

“I keep getting these flashbacks that just hit out of nowhere,” she wrote. “Like I’m right back under that fridge, stuck, unable to move, my kids in the house. My brain keeps looping all the “what ifs” on repeat. What if I had gone unconscious. What if it had been my son under there. What if he had run out of the house while I was trapped.”

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She continued, “The second they got the fridge off me, I was just screaming for him. He was in the backyard, watching through the glass, scared. But my mind keeps going to all the ways that could have gone differently. It’s such a weird place to be… feeling overwhelmingly grateful and completely shaken at the same time. My body is wrecked, my lower back is f***ed, but nothing is broken, which feels like a miracle.”

Clery went on to wonder if any of her followers had tried EMDR therapy for something similar, writing that she’s “just… processing.” In a separate Facebook post, Clery wrote that she wanted to “f***ing sue” the contractors who installed her fridge.

“This is a nearly 600 pound stainless steel French door fridge that was NOT properly mounted into the wall,” she wrote. “Because of that, my 7 year old was able to pull it forward, and when I tried to push it back, it fell on me and was fully crushing me. It nearly killed me. And it could have absolutely killed my child. This should never have been possible. This was negligence.”