It is quite fascinating how a genre built almost entirely on doubt can leave such a permanent mark on the viewer’s memory. Psychological thrillers rarely need huge stakes or explosions to pull you in. Instead, the real hook is simply watching a mind unravel. It makes you wonder if the threat comes from the outside world, or right inside the protagonist’s head.

All this is to say that the psychological thriller has evolved into one of the most exciting cinematic forms of the modern era. These films ask who controls the story, who can be trusted, and how far a person can go before reality itself breaks. They play mind games. Narrowing down such a massive era to just 10 movies is no easy feat. But, thanks to tight storytelling, killer acting, and mind-bending twists, these are the best psychological thrillers released since 2010.

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‘The Gift’ (2015)

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Most thrillers start with a blatant threat, but The Gift begins with an ordinary social discomfort. Simon (Jason Bateman) and Robyn (Rebecca Hall) run into Gordo (Joel Edgerton), a man Simon knew in high school. Gordo is too friendly, too available, too eager to enter their polished new life. The early scenes work because the movie understands how politeness can become a prison. Robyn tries to be decent. Meanwhile, Simon just wants to dismiss him.

But this awkward social dynamic quickly starts changing shape. Every time Gordo oversteps, Simon’s quickness to mock and dismiss him ends up revealing way more about his own toxic past than Gordo’s weird behavior ever could. For Robyn, the real horror becomes quietly connecting the dots of the cruel history her husband tried to erase. When that history finally catches up to them, the ending lands perfectly because it attacks Simon through uncertainty. Gordo’s final revenge gives him no closure. For a control freak, it is the ultimate punishment.

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‘Enemy’ (2013)

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Enemy’s premise takes one impossible discovery and refuses to make it comfortable. The film follows Adam Bell (Jake Gyllenhaal), who sees his exact double in a movie and follows that image until his life begins splitting apart. The whole movie feels completely suffocating. It’s just this smoggy, concrete maze where every hallway looks exactly the same.

Trapped inside this maze, what’s really wild is how two guys with the exact same face manage to feel like completely different people just through their posture and energy. Adam is withdrawn, nervous, almost apologetic for existing. Whereas, Anthony (Jake Gyllenhaal) is sharper, more entitled, and sexually predatory. Their resemblance becomes less important than the way each man seems to expose what the other wants to suppress. As their lives crash into each other, the movie abandons reality completely. The spider imagery, the pregnant wife, the mistress, and the final shot all push the film into nightmare logic. The genius of Enemy is how it frames identity. It’s just a bad habit you keep failing to break.

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‘The Invisible Man’ (2020)

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Leigh Whannell finds the most vicious modern use for the old invisible-man concept by turning it into a story about abuse after escape in The Invisible Man. The plot kicks off with Cecilia (Elisabeth Moss), who leaves Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen)’s compound and every movement shows how fear has trained her body. She disables cameras, freezes at noise, and barely breathes until she reaches the car.

But even after she gets away and Adrian is supposedly dead, the movie makes empty space terrifying. The camera holds on corners, doorways, hallways, and blank rooms until the audience starts scanning the frame like Cecilia does. All of it proves that she is being hunted by someone who also knows how to make her sound unstable. But what really anchors all this tension is Cecilia herself. Her panic is exhausted, furious, and precise. The invisible suit is just a sci-fi trick. The real horror is knowing your abuser is still quietly ruining your life, and absolutely no one believes you. It’s the ultimate toxic ex nightmare.

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‘Nocturnal Animals’ (2016)

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Nocturnal Animals is a revenge story delivered through reading. Susan (Amy Adams) receives a manuscript from Edward (Jake Gyllenhaal), the ex-husband she wounded years earlier, and the book forces her into a Texas nightmare where Tony Hastings (Jake Gyllenhaal) loses his wife and daughter after a roadside encounter with violent strangers.

That entire highway nightmare is just incredibly hard to sit through. Tony keeps choosing the reasonable response. He tries to calm the situation. He tries to protect his family without escalating. But, it doesn’t really matter. Ray (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his men turn every attempt at restraint into another humiliation. By the time Tony is left alone on the road, his helplessness has become the whole point. As she absorbs this trauma, Susan reads this story inside a sterile, expensive life she chose over Edward. Ultimately, every single page acts as an accusation, a confession, a punishment, and a self-portrait. The last few minutes in the restaurant are devastating because Edward wins through complete absence. He never shows up. He just lets Susan arrive beautifully dressed for a confrontation he has already finished. That absolute coldness is why it’s one of the best psychological thrillers.

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‘Get Out’ (2017)

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Get Out is built with terrifying discipline. The story starts when Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) arrives at Rose (Allison Williams)’s family home already managing everyone else’s comfort. He laughs politely, absorbs awkward comments, and tries to decide whether the Armitages are weird in the usual liberal way or dangerous in a way he cannot yet name.

The movie completely weaponizes everyday awkwardness. Missy (Catherine Keener)’s teacup, Walter (Marcus Henderson) running at night, Georgina (Betty Gabriel)’s smile cracking into tears, the party guests inspecting Chris, and Logan (Lakeith Stanfield)’s sudden panic after the camera flash, these are all massive red flags hiding in plain sight. The movie sets up its trap flawlessly. Watching it a second time just feels like witnessing a crime. Thankfully, Chris survives by ditching his manners and blocking the hypnosis. He finally listens to the instinct screaming at him to just get out. You really can’t talk about modern thrillers without this one.

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‘Shutter Island’ (2010)

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Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island is one of those thrillers that becomes a different movie after the ending, and the second version is even stronger. The charade is already set the moment Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) arrives at Ashecliffe to investigate a missing patient. The entire island is immediately suffocating, packed with storm clouds, locked doors, and doctors who are clearly hiding something.

Honestly, it just looks like Teddy is trying to outrun a total psychological collapse by staying busy. The case gives him something to chase. The conspiracy gives his grief somewhere to go. Every flashback to his wife, every vision of the dead children, every conversation with Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) pushes him closer to the truth he cannot survive. Consequently, the ending is just really really sad. You realize the doctors faked the whole investigation just to help him face reality. But the craziest part is that final line. He actually did get his sanity back. He just can’t live with the guilt. So, he chooses the lobotomy.

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‘The Handmaiden’ (2016)

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The Handmaiden keeps changing ownership of the story, which is why it feels so alive. At first, Sook-hee (Kim Tae-ri) enters Lady Hideko (Kim Min-hee)’s house as a maid helping a con man seduce and commit her. The plan sounds cruel, simple, and profitable. But just as you settle in, Park Chan-wook rewinds the film. Everything you just watched was a lie.

The movie’s pleasure comes from how exact its deceptions are. Hideko’s performances for the men, the staged innocence, the reading room, the abusive uncle, the forged identities, and the shifting alliance between Hideko and Sook-hee all fit together with stunning control. Every character thinks they are using someone. They are wrong. In reality, the women are the only ones who learn how to turn performance into freedom. The thriller’s emotional payoff is what makes it great. Sook-hee and Hideko escape a system built on possession, pornography, money, and male spectatorship by becoming the authors of the final version.

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‘Prisoners’ (2013)

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Prisoners is a nightmare of parental desperation where every decision feels understandable for five seconds and monstrous forever afterward. It all starts when Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman)’s daughter disappears with another little girl, and the investigation leads to Alex Jones (Paul Dano), a suspect with the mental capacity of a child and enough suspicious behavior to destroy everyone’s restraint. Because of this, Keller becomes absolutely terrifying. His violence grows from love, fear, pride, and religious certainty. He abducts Alex, imprisons him, and beats him. He just keeps convincing himself that one more act of cruelty will finally produce the answer.

On the flip side, you have Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal). He is just as obsessed. He’s this twitchy, hyper-focused guy obsessively chasing down every single creepy lead and dead end. At its core, what really makes the movie so intense is that nobody gets to keep their hands clean. Keller is just a desperate dad trying to save his little girl, but he completely turns into a monster in the process. And that final shot with the whistle is just brilliant, Keller’s entire survival just comes down to whether Loki is willing to pay attention to a faint sound after everyone else has packed up and left. If Loki walks away, Keller dies.

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‘Black Swan’ (2010)

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The pursuit of art is rarely framed as dangerous. Black Swan shatters that illusion, turning artistic perfection into bodily horror. The plot tracks Nina (Natalie Portman), who wants the Swan Queen role because ballet has consumed her identity, her mother has frozen her in childhood, and the company demands that she become both innocent and seductive on command. Crushed under all these expectations, Nina’s performance is devastatingly controlled. She scratches her skin. She studies herself in mirrors. She fears Lily (Mila Kunis). She obeys Thomas (Vincent Cassel). She resists her mother, and as a result, she slowly loses the ability to separate discipline from self-destruction. To capture this descent into madness, Darren Aronofsky keeps the camera close to her body, feet cracking, skin tearing, shoulders changing, blood appearing where pressure has nowhere else to go.

The thriller works because every hallucination grows from a real demand. Nina has been trained to perfect technique while being told perfection is inadequate without surrender, sexuality, danger, and instinct. Her final performance is horrifying. She finally gives them everything. When she whispers that she was perfect, she is absolutely right. She just had to destroy herself to achieve it.

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‘Gone Girl’ (2014)

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Gone Girl is probably the best psychological thriller released since 2010. It takes marriage, the media, resentment, and storytelling, and turns them all into pure ammunition. The chaos starts on their fifth anniversary when Amy (Rosamund Pike) suddenly vanishes. And, Nick (Ben Affleck) smiles at the wrong time. Instantly, the media turns the investigation into a reality show. From there, every single detail is twisted perfectly to make Nick look like a total sociopath. Between the staged living room and his own terrible choices, you just watch him walk right into a trap.

Halfway through, Amy’s “Cool Girl” monologue detonates the movie and reveals the absolute truth about the missing-wife story. It was only the first trap. Amy is childish, disciplined, theatrical, and absolutely committed to punishment. She does more than merely frame Nick. In fact, she authors a reality where every reaction he has can be used against him. When her original plan derails, the Desi (Neil Patrick Harris) section proves how fast she can revise the plot when survival requires it. Somehow, the final act is even colder. Nick and Amy remain together, but obviously not out of love. They stay together because they understand each other too well, hate each other too deeply, and know exactly how the world will read the image they present. It’s a uniquely toxic dynamic, and a solid addition to any modern thriller list.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams could be heard screaming in pain after suffering a dramatic non-contact injury, later requiring assistance to leave the field. 

Williams, 24, crumpled to the turf during the 4th quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 20, while attempting to scramble when the Bears were in the red zone. 

After trainers helped the quarterback to the sidelines, Williams was placed on a cart and taken to the tunnel. He managed to pump his arm and give a thumbs up to the crowd at Chicago’s Soldier Field while he was being escorted to the locker room.

The Fox broadcast later announced that Williams injured his right hamstring, but no other updates about the severity of the injury or his status were made immediately available. 

Bears’ backup quarterback Tyson Bagent came into the game in Williams’ absence, but was not able to successfully lead Chicago on a game-winning drive. The Vikings won, 9-3. 

Former NFL team doctor David J. Chao, who now assesses football injuries in real time on social media, described Williams’ ailment as “a significant injury.”

“Unfortunately this is a hazard of wet weather,” said Chao, referencing the rainy conditions in Chicago during the game. “Wet weather allows fewer high ankle [injuries], fewer knee injuries. But more muscle injuries. Especially worrisome [in the] early season with acclimation. We’ll have to see how the tear is, but it certainly looks like Caleb Williams is going to miss some time.”

While the weather conditions made it tough for any offense to get going on Sunday, Williams and the Bears were coming off an emphatic 59-37 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, Chicago’s highest point total in a season-opening game in team history.

“That’s how we want to look each week,” Williams told reporters after the win on September 13. “That’s who we want to be each week.”

Williams added, per The Athletic, “It happens over time, it happens through training camp, [organized team activities], it happens with the week’s preparation that we have. It happens when we have an open communication throughout the week about what works, what doesn’t work, wide receivers and tight ends and all of that.”

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Bears head coach, Ben Johnson, gushed about his third-year quarterback after the Panthers win. 

 “I could kind of tell last night, we were doing our quarterback meeting one last time, and I mean, he was on top of it,” Johnson told reporters.. “Everything he was rattling out, just where Caleb’s eyes need to be, what Caleb’s thinking. I slept really well with that in mind.”

The Bears return to action on Monday, September 28, to host the Philadelphia Eagles.

Saturday Night Live UK took aim at Ed Sheeran and Macklemore’s Loop Tour controversy during the Saturday, September 19, live broadcast.

The British variety series began with a royal family-themed cold open, in which the late Princess Diana was reimagined as an artificial intelligence (AI) robot to assist her ex-husband, King Charles III, that soon escalated into an all-out war with technology.

“Good God. As I predicted, the war between robots and humans has begun,” Larry Dean, playing the 77-year-old king, said. “We must do everything we can to resist.”

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Ed Sheeran returned to his Loop Tour after opening act Macklemore was dropped from the lineup for making pro-Palestinian remarks onstage. “Before I play some songs tonight, I hope it’s okay if I say a few words about this last week,” Sheeran, 35, told fans during the Saturday, September 19, concert at the Lincoln Financial […]

An actor dressed as Sheeran, 35, subsequently replied, “Or maybe we shouldn’t.”

“I couldn’t help but overhear your conversation. You see, I was just outside sitting on the fence,” faux-Sheeran quipped, rebuffing the king’s attempts to thwart an AI-induced war. “Your majesty, I don’t like to take sides. I don’t want to alienate any of my fans, humans or robots. A lot of my tickets are bought by scalping bots.”

The actor continued, “You know, sometimes when it comes to conflicts, the bravest thing you can do is to say nothing at all.”

Sheeran raised eyebrows after his Loop Tour opener Macklemore, 43, was kicked off the tour for chanting “Free Palestine” during two New Jersey concerts earlier this month. After alleged pressure from stadium owners hosting future concerts, the “Thrift Shop” rapper was dropped before his remaining scheduled eight gigs.

Sheeran, for his part, subsequently issued a statement denying that he was personally responsible for Macklemore’s departure. He also claimed that he was working to “build bridges.”

Sheeran’s comments further divided social media users and fans, with Macklemore’s fellow opening acts leaving the tour in solidarity with the rapper and the Palestinian people. The four-time Grammy winner returned to the Loop Tour solo on Saturday, September 19, at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, where he apologized for making “mistakes.”

“I’m used to my music being criticized, and I’m always happy to take that because I’m lucky. A lot of you like my stuff, and to be honest, I’m surprised,” Sheeran began the concert, according to footage shared to his official social media pages. “I’m not surprised that I’ve even done it. You know, it’s normal.”

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Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour looked very different from what fans may have expected when the singer-songwriter took to the stage in Philadelphia. On Saturday, September 19, multiple fan accounts revealed the staging for that night’s gig at Lincoln Financial Field would not include a B-stage. Sheeran, 35, has traditionally performed fan requests on this secondary […]

He added, “This week, the criticism was about something much more important, and I’ve had to take [it in] and make difficult decisions, and I am making mistakes, and I’m so so sorry. … This has put me in the middle of an important, passionate argument about freedom of speech on the most complex issue on the planet.”

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Sheeran further stressed that he doesn’t want to “disappoint” any fans and vowed to continue making music.

“[My music] has always been a safe space for everyone. That matters hugely to me,” he said. “Honoring my commitment to my fans is also completely essential to who I am. That is why I’m here tonight — on my own — continuing my own tour.”

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New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert has died following a battle with brain cancer. He was 45.

“He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished,” Gilbert’s wife, Lisa Cimorelli, wrote in an Instagram statement shared on Sunday, September 20, announcing her husband died earlier that day in his sleep. “We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went.”

Cimorelli, 32, was particularly grateful that her loved ones were present at the time of Gilbert’s death.

“The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be,” she wrote. “He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true.”

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She concluded, “Rest in peace, Chad. We love you forever ❤️.”

Gilbert, who is survived by his wife and 5-year-old daughter Lily, was a founding member of the beloved rock band, which currently features lead vocalist Jordan Pundik, bassist Ian Grushka and drummer Cyrus Bolooki. (Former member Steve Klein left the band in 2013.)

“Chad’s guitar playing, songwriting, humor, and relentless drive helped shape New Found Glory for nearly three decades,” the band wrote in a separate statement on Sunday. “Through more than a dozen albums, endless tours around the world, and more accolades than we ever could have imagined, Chad challenged all of us to grow as musicians, performers, and human beings.”

The obituary concluded, “While we are devastated to lose him, we are so grateful for the incredible life he lived, the memories we shared, and the brotherhood we had. His influence will always be part of New Found Glory and his spirit will be felt on every stage we stand on, with every note we play.”

Just seven months earlier, Gilbert announced that he had been diagnosed with brain cancer.

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“On February 20th, I played a show in Nashville and was struggling to control the movements of my left hand,” Gilbert, who previously battled liver cancer in 2021, wrote via Instagram in March. “My left leg was getting weaker by the day and I started stumbling and falling at times. On the 23rd, I was taken to the ER where a CT scan showed three new tumors had appeared in my brain.”

Gilbert revealed that he underwent “successful brain surgery” to remove the located tumors later that month.

“My recovery has been bumpy at times but I’m feeling much better now and getting stronger by the day,” he wrote. “Thankful to everyone who’s checked in on me and helped my family during this lengthy and challenging journey.”

The alien invasion has long been a staple of science fiction, whether it’s a high-octane thriller like Steven Spielberg‘s War of the Worlds or a more modern approach like Falling Skies. One of the best alien invasion stories recently became available to stream on Prime Video, and it makes for the perfect binge-watch ​​​​​thanks to its creative approach and talented cast. It’s also indirectly responsible for the rise of another hit series, even though it only lasted for a mere 39 episodes.

We’re talking, of course, about Colony. Originally released on the USA Network, Colony begins when a mysterious alien force known as the “Hosts” places the Earth under its occupation. As part of this occupation, a weapon is triggered that causes a global blackout, while massive walls slam into place that separate the world’s nations from each other. One of these walls lands in Los Angeles, separating Will Bowman (Josh Holloway) from his son, Charlie (Jacob Buster). After being arrested for trying to sneak past the LA Wall, Will is ordered by the Hosts’ human collaborators to seek out a resistance that opposes the new world order.

‘Colony’ Weaves a Web of Suspense and Deception Throughout Its Run

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As Colony progresses, it starts unveiling twists that radically upend the series. Will hunts for the Resistance, but doesn’t know his wife, Katie (Sarah Wayne Callies), is working with them to spy on the Hosts’ collaborators. The Season 2 premiere, “Eleven Thirteen”, reveals that certain people in power knew that the Hosts were coming and were more than willing to sell out the human race to hold onto their power. But the biggest twist involves the Hosts themselves. In Season 3, it’s revealed that they‘re at war with another alien race implied to be deadlier than they are, and their invasion of Earth is an attempt to cull the weak so they have a stronger fighting force.

This makes Colony an intense but incredible watch, which also makes its cancellation all the more upsetting. According to series co-creator/showrunner Carlton Cuse, the series was meant to last for five or six seasons, culminating in a full-scale battle between humanity and the Hosts. Josh Holloway also said Will would have undergone a major transformation if Colony had gone through with Season 4, as the Hosts would have turned him into a super soldier. “I told them, ‘You got to show an alien soon,’” Holloway said in a later interview with Esquire. “But we were a little late.”

Thanks to ‘Colony’, ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans Can Enjoy This Spin-off Series

Colony might have lasted for three seasons, but it gathered a loyal fanbase in the process. Among those fans were prolific author Stephen King, who called the series “smart, suspenseful, subversive” and “thought-provoking.” Another fan was George R.R. Martin, who actually loved Colony so much that he reached out to co-creator and showrunner Ryan Condal to work on House of the Dragon. On his personal blog, Martin expressed major praise for Condal’s work:

“I first met Ryan when he came to New Mexico a couple of years ago to shoot a pilot for a fantasy western called THE SIXTH GUN, based on the comic book. He’s a helluva strong writer, and a huge fan of A SONG OF ICE & FIRE, Dunk & Egg, and Westeros in general. I’ve loved working with him, and if the Seven Gods and HBO are kind, I hope to keep on working with him for years to come on this new successor show.”

Condal has since made House of the Dragon one of HBO’s biggest hits, with a fourth and final season slated to release in 2028. Any fans of House of the Dragon, or sci-fi in general, need to check out Colony. It’ll keep you engaged from beginning to end, and it offers a fresh take on the idea of an alien invasion.

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Las Vegas exotic dancer turned rising pop-hip hop artist Bree Moon isn’t hiding where her music budget comes from. With over 100,000 followers on Instagram and social videos that regularly go viral for pulling back the curtain on dancer life, Bree has built her following by being honest about the hustle, and now she’s channeling that same honesty into her sophomore single, “Beggin’ for More.”

A Rocky Start on Stage

Bree’s entry into dancing was far from glamorous. Her first night on stage came at a small club where she didn’t even know what an audition was supposed to look like, and she had to improvise through six nerve-wracking minutes in front of managers, customers, and other dancers. She got hired anyway, walking away with $54 for her trouble. It’s a modest beginning for someone who has since turned her club stories into viral content and now a growing music catalog.

Funding the Music One Shift at a Time

Unlike the overnight fortune stories dancers sometimes tell, Bree says her path has been steadier and more deliberate. She’s used the money from good nights out on the floor to fund studio sessions, sometimes walking into a shift with a specific financial goal tied to a recording session the next day. She’s also candid about the trade-offs, skipping designer bags and luxury items in favor of putting that cash toward another song.

From the Club Floor to the Songwriting Booth

Bree credits dancing with teaching her skills that transfer directly to her music career: reading a room, commanding attention, and developing a thick skin against criticism. Those lessons became especially relevant while writing “Beggin’ for More,” which she describes as the first song where she genuinely learned the technical craft of songwriting rather than just capturing a feeling. The track took months to build, piece by piece, as she was learning the process in real time.

The Story Behind the Song

“Beggin’ for More” draws from a real relationship Bree had with a regular customer, a drawn-out dynamic that blurred the line between fantasy and something more without ever resolving into either. Where her breakout hit “Money Is My Drug” was about the addictive rush of making money in the club, “Begging for More” digs into the psychology of selling a fantasy and controlling how far someone gets to go. Bree describes the track as playful and confident rather than heavy, something she wants listeners to enjoy without overthinking.

Going Viral, On Her Own Terms

Bree’s rise on social media has been driven by unscripted glimpses into her double life, including one of her most-watched videos, an account of turning down a customer’s six-figure offer and record deal. She says people in the music industry have approached her because of her online presence, but she’s wary of losing her own vision in the process, and she’s made it clear she’d rather build her career on her own terms than be molded into someone else’s idea of an artist.

Looking Ahead

Bree’s goals are specific: leave dancing behind entirely, build a real catalog, tour, perform regularly, and eventually land a slot at Coachella. For now, she says she’s tired of having to explain that dancing doesn’t make someone less ambitious or capable, pointing to the number of smart, driven women she’s met behind the same curtain she started behind for $54 a night.

Bree’s music can be streamed everywhere from her official site, BreeMoonMusic.com.

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Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, is publicly addressing former brother-in-law King Charles III’s rare response to his book accusations.

“Well, it’s not every day you’re gaslit by a king, but I was really upset with that because I thought it was very, not only condescending, but not straight,” Spencer, 62, told ABC News’ Maggie Rulli in a Sunday, September 20, interview on Good Morning America. “What I said is straight and true, and what did they come back with? That.”

In a recent excerpt of his upcoming memoir, Swan Song: Diana, My Sister, Spencer claimed that Charles, now 77, allegedly sounded elated after Diana died in 1997 at the age of 36 following a devastating car crash in Paris. According to the earl, the now-king reportedly said “we’ll forget [Diana] soon enough” in the wake of the beloved princess’ untimely death, which left her two sons — Prince William and Prince Harry — without their mom.

William, now 45, and Harry, now 42, were just 15 and 12, respectively, at the time of their mother’s death and walked in her state funeral procession with their father and uncle.

“It wasn’t an easy decision, and it was a collective family decision to do that,” William recalled of the memorial in the 2017 BBC documentary Diana: Seven Days. “It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. We were overwhelmed by how many people turned out, it was just incredible. There was that balance between duty and family, and that’s what we had to do.”

Charles, who was married to Diana from 1981 to 1996, did not publicly address the accusations himself, but allowed Buckingham Palace to issue a statement on his behalf.

“While we do not comment on books as a matter of principle, His Majesty is mindful that the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgement and color memory in ways others do not recognize even many years after such a loss,” a spokesperson for the palace told Us earlier this week.

Spencer, for his part, noted that the statement itself felt particularly eye-opening.

“It doesn’t say he didn’t say it either. That’s what I found interesting,” he quipped. “I was really shocked, actually.”

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Spencer revealed in a separate interview that he does not have a relationship with any members of the British monarchy nor is he interested in cultivating any.

“I have so many interests, but I’m not being rude about them. I’m not interested in the royal family,” Spencer claimed during his Sunday appearance on CBS Sunday Morning. “I’m absolutely not bitter.”

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As for his status with Charles, Spencer stressed that he has no bad blood with the king.

“He came into my life as a brother-in-law and that relationship ended,” he added at the time. “You know, he’s still my king. I respect the Crown and that’s it.”

Swan Song: Diana, My Sister will be released Tuesday, September 22.

Before I became a shopping editor, I spent years working at a boutique, where I learned pretty quickly which pieces customers couldn’t resist. Come fall, pretty blouses were always in the mix — especially styles with rich colors, romantic details and an expensive-looking finish. Some were the kind of pieces I could barely get onto the rack before someone wanted to try them on.

That’s exactly what came to mind when I spotted these 17 fall blouses hiding on Amazon. From chocolate-brown lace and burgundy chiffon to embroidered florals, they remind me of styles we would’ve happily carried at the boutique. Even better, prices start at just $13, with some picks currently up to 64% off.

17 Expensive-Looking Fall Amazon Blouses That Look Like Boutique Bestsellers

1. My Favorite: During my boutique days, versatile blouses that worked just as well with jeans as they did dress pants were always popular. This gold-button blouse has that same elevated look with a pleated V-neckline and statement hardware, and it’s currently 64% off.

2. Go For Bold: Statement prints were always an easy way to make a simple outfit feel more boutique-worthy. This ruffle-neck blouse combines a rich orange print with billowy sleeves and feminine ruffled trim that I’d pair with dark-wash jeans and brown boots for fall.

3. Embroidered Beauty: Some of our boutique bestsellers were the pieces that could make a basic pair of jeans feel like a full outfit. This floral-embroidered blouse does exactly that with contrasting stitching, billowy sleeves and an earthy brown shade made for the season.

4. Checkered Chic: Had this brown gingham blouse been on our boutique racks, I have a feeling it would’ve gone quickly. It’s classic enough to wear year after year but has just enough personality from the ruffled, three-quarter sleeves.

5. Luxe Lace: This chocolate-brown lace blouse looks like the kind of top I would’ve immediately noticed while unpacking a new boutique shipment. Between the sheer puff sleeves and intricate floral lace, there’s no shortage of expensive-looking details.

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6. Olive Obsession: If there’s one color I would’ve expected to fly off our boutique racks come fall, it’s olive green. This eyelet lace blouse makes the earthy shade feel especially elevated with intricate floral cutouts and subtly puffed sleeves.

7. Burgundy Beautiful: Burgundy was practically made for fall, especially when it comes in a blouse this pretty. I’d style this textured chiffon blouse with dark denim and loafers now, then trousers and heels when I wanted to dress it up.

8. Gallery Girl: If an art gallery and a chic boutique collaborated on a fall blouse, I imagine it would look something like this. I’d wear this abstract-print blouse with jeans and loafers for an afternoon wandering a museum followed by an overpriced latte.

9. Top Trending: Chocolate brown? Check. Romantic lace? Also check. This asymmetrical lace-trim blouse combines two trends I’m seeing everywhere this fall, and it’s currently 43% off.

10. Ruffled Romance: A little drama never hurt a fall outfit, especially when it comes in chocolate brown. I’d tuck this ruffle-front blouse into high-waisted jeans to let the cascading neckline and flared sleeves steal the show.

11. Pumpkin Spice: Someone hand me a latte and point me toward the nearest pumpkin patch. This caramel pleated blouse has the perfect autumnal hue, plus a polished mock neck and puffed shoulders that dress it up.

12. Rich Mom-Style: This ruffle-front blouse is giving me rich mom lunch at the country club — especially with a strand of pearls. Add tailored trousers and loafers, and the $27 Amazon find suddenly looks considerably more expensive.

13. Autumn Romance: I’m already picturing this Swiss-dot blouse against a backdrop of changing leaves. The brick-red shade screams fall, while romantic ruffles and crochet detailing make it cute enough for all the photos I’ll inevitably take.

14. Boho Beauty: Catch me wearing this paisley boho blouse while buying flowers, sourdough and approximately three things I didn’t actually need. Its warm orange palette and breezy boho silhouette make it especially fun for those first few weekends of fall.

15. Workday Winner: At the boutique, jewel-toned blouses were practically guaranteed to make an appearance once fall arrived. This burgundy V-neck blouse brings that same rich look for significantly less, and it’s especially great for the office.

16. Hello, Yellow: Consider this yellow printed blouse my antidote to an entirely neutral fall wardrobe. Throw on jeans, brown boots and a suede bag, and suddenly the sunny shade feels right at home in September.

17. Sage Stunner: A quiet color doesn’t have to mean a boring blouse. Raised florals do all the talking on this sage-green blouse, giving the $20 Amazon find an almost embroidered look that feels much more expensive.

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If you’re a fan of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” you know exactly who Jayson is. You also know, what happens in Vegas, doesn’t always stay in Vegas.

A Chippendales dancer and host of the show for more than nine years, Jayson was featured in a few episodes of the hit Hulu reality show and hosted their live Las Vegas event in 2025. With MomTok in the news constantly and back on TV screens with a new season, The Blast thought it was a great time to catch up with Jayson to hear some of the behind-the-scenes tea he experienced while on the show (and it doesn’t disappoint one bit). 

Chippendales is a Las Vegas staple. Well known and loved, the show currently performs at Planet Hollywood and has been featured in multiple reality shows over time. 

When “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” producers reached out to Chippendales about filming an episode at their show, before the show was the hit that it currently is, Jayson said they were “nonchalant” about it. 

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“I think initially when we found out, Season 1, we were all kind of like ‘Oh what’s this, it’s a new reality show, crazy girls from Utah and they want to come see a male review show in Vegas,’ so we were kind of all like nonchalant about it when we initially filmed the pilot season,” Jayson told The Blast exclusively. “But once we saw how it picked up and really gained traction, it was something I was really excited to be a part of.”

Chippendales was featured in an episode of “Mormon Wives” in season 1, another one in season 2 (the Halloween party turned brawl/husband Chippendales routine), as well as in TikToks with Jen and Zac Affleck when they returned to the show for what Jen called “exposure therapy.” Jayson also hosted “Mormon Wives” live “Unholy Tea” event in Las Vegas in 2025. 

Spilling Some Behind-The-Scenes Tea

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Fans of the show will clearly remember the Halloween party turned brawl where the cops showed up. Some might wonder if that was all staged or actually real, and Jayson is putting that curiosity to rest.

“There was drama. I can say that in season 2, the Halloween party episode, when we’re ready to go down and surprise them with a performance, and the big fight breaks out and the cops all show up, that’s all real,” Jayson shared. “None of it was actually planned and I was actually the only representative of the company that was in the house during the party.”

When the fight broke out, Jayson made sure to stay far from the action, and revealed what he was doing during the insanity.

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“I was locked in the bathroom, upstairs by myself peeking out the window watching all the action and the fighting happening from the front yard,” he said. “That’s something you didn’t get to see. It looks like all of that happened very quickly but little old me was just hidden in the bathroom, hiding upstairs looking out the window like what is going on out there?”

Jen Affleck Returned To Chippendales Off Camera And Brought Husband Zac With Her

While Zac had a lot to say about Jen being at Chippendales during Season 1, somehow, she got him to do some “exposure therapy” and join her at the show off camera. They documented the experience on TikTok with a few videos. 

When asked how that all went down, Jayson shared there was “a lot of growth in their relationship.” 

“There was a lot of growth in their relationship, a lot of communication happened to kind of bring them to the place to come back to see the show together, and you know, every couple is different, to break down those boundaries and work through those situations to feel comfortable,” he told The Blast. “I think it was a great improvement for them in their relationship. I think they’re both great people. It was really fun to come back and film some TikToks and things with them before the show.”

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Jayson said they all still keep in touch and will check in with each other on Instagram, but ultimately, he’s happy that they were able to “move over that hump in their relationship and get back to a positive place.” 

Jayson Had A Hand In ‘Unholy Tea’

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In June 2025, Jayson had the opportunity to reunite with MomTok for a prominent off camera event in front of a live audience when the girls brought “Unholy Tea” to Las Vegas. 

Taylor Frankie Paul, Jen Affleck, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Jessi Draper, and Layla Taylor hit the stage at Palazzo Theater inside The Venetian Resort for their first-ever live show that packed the house. The show included Q&A sessions, interactive games, confessions from audience members, and of course, Chippendales. 

Jayson said the event was a great opportunity for him to see them on a “different level outside of the filming,” to show the other side of their lives. 

“Honestly, it was really awesome. It was awesome to see them on a different level outside of the filming, kind of stripping away the cameras and stripping away the madness of what the show is, to have them in that state where they are just humans and they are just living their lives, and kind of being able to speak and ask them questions that were kind of breaking down the walls, the barriers of television, and getting to know them on more a sentimental level which was really cool,” Jayson told The Blast.

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“I think they’re all amazing, the husbands are great and obviously reality TV paints the picture that it does but working with them on that level was really cool to see and to experience.”

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If you’re visiting Las Vegas, Chippendales is an absolute must experience show. Performing at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas most nights, some nights with two shows, this 18-and-older show is interactive, fun, and totally memorable.

According to the website, “Chippendales is more than just a show – it’s an experience. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fun night out with friends, this show is the perfect way to let loose and have fun. With stunning stage design, high-energy music, and interactive elements that get YOU, the audience, involved – you’ll feel like you’re part of the action.”

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Carrot Top’s legal team has accused singer Brian Evans of demanding $500,000 while indicating that a sexually explicit recording involving the comedian could be placed on a public court docket. Evans has denied threatening to release any recording in exchange for money, creating sharply conflicting accounts of what the communication represented.

The legal dispute emerged publicly as Carrot Top, whose real name is Scott Thompson, remained hospitalized in Las Vegas. Reports have characterized the hospitalization as following an alleged suicide attempt, but Thompson’s representative has only confirmed that he is recovering and receiving care.

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According to court documents obtained by Daily Mail, Thompson’s attorney, Ronnie Bitman, raised the allegations in a September 3 filing in Broward County, Florida.

The filing reportedly included an email from Evans discussing sexually explicit material involving Thompson and the possibility of placing it on a USB drive submitted to a public court docket. “Given the existing posture of the case and the coverage already in print, I expect the press will report the motion and will use its own imagination about what the USB is,” Evans wrote.

Evans maintained that he was describing the potential consequences of filing material publicly rather than making a threat. “That is a foreseeable fact about third-party reporting of a public docket. It is not a threat,” he wrote, adding that he does “not control the public docket” and does “not control the press.”

The email allegedly stated that $500,000 should be delivered “in immediately available funds” for “resolution of all claims against Scott Thompson….”

The documents did not definitively establish whether the communication constituted an improper demand or a settlement proposal connected to the litigation.

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Thompson’s attorneys rejected the characterization of the email as a routine settlement discussion. “This is not settlement communication,” the legal team wrote. “On its face it is a malicious threat to expose Thompson to disgrace, and to expose a secret affecting him, with intent thereby to extort money under the guise of litigation conduct.”

The allegation represents Thompson’s legal team’s interpretation of the correspondence and has not been established as fact in a final court ruling.

Evans, who is representing himself, denied attempting to trade his silence for a payment. “I never threatened, ever, to post any video anywhere in exchange for a settlement,” he told the Daily Mail.

Evans also insisted that it is “not the black and white story portrayed.”

Neither the available reporting nor the statements from Thompson’s representative established a direct connection between the legal dispute and the comedian’s hospitalization.

Thompson’s Representative Points To A Federal Court Ruling

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Thompson’s representative, Jami Schlicher, cited a separate federal court ruling involving Evans when responding to the allegations. “A federal court recently declared Mr. Evans a ‘vexatious litigant’ and described his filings as ‘serial’ and ‘spurious,’” Schlicher said. “In dismissing one of his cases with prejudice, the court went even further, stating: ‘It appears this entire case is designed to harass Defendants.’ The court’s findings and Mr. Evans’s litigation record speak for themselves.”

Daily Mail reported that a September 4 filing from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida stated that Evans had brought at least 15 cases without an attorney in that district since 2025 and that they appeared frivolous.

Being designated a vexatious litigant can result in restrictions on a person’s ability to make additional filings without court permission. However, the designation does not independently resolve every allegation raised in a separate lawsuit.

Carrot Top Is Recovering In The Hospital

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Schlicher emphasized that Thompson’s immediate priority is his health. She said Thompson “is currently recovering, surrounded by his family and those closest to him” and “His focus is on his health and recovery, and we ask that his privacy be respected at this time.”

PEOPLE independently confirmed through Thompson’s representative that the comedian was hospitalized and recovering, but the representative did not publicly disclose the reason for his hospitalization.

Thompson had been scheduled to perform at the Luxor Las Vegas on Friday, but the show was canceled. His Saturday performance was also reportedly called off while he continued receiving care. The Luxor issued a statement expressing relief that the longtime performer was recovering and wishing him strength. Thompson has headlined at the Las Vegas resort since 2005.

Brad Garrett Shared A Message Of Support

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Following news of Thompson’s hospitalization, Brad Garrett posted a photograph featuring himself, Thompson and Ray Romano. “Oh my beautiful, talented friend @carrottoplive. We’re ALL thanking our lucky stars that you’re ok,” Garrett wrote. “Please take this time to remember how appreciated and loved you are by so many. (Except Ray. It’s a long story, just trust me.) We’re here for you. We need you okay. YOU need you okay.”

Garrett continued, “Whatever it takes we’re here for you. You’re getting a second chance for a reason. Use it wisely. We need folks like you around. Show yourself grace. We Love you.”

Thompson’s most recent social media post before his hospitalization promoted his scheduled Friday performance. “Just your average Thursday commute to the Luxor. TBT,” he wrote alongside an older promotional image.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.