By Chris Snellgrove
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer is considered one of the most revolutionary shows in television, and rightfully so: it ushered in a new era of quippy genre superheroism, essentially paving the way for the later rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On top of its whip-smart writing, the show was also filled with amazing and hilarious characters that you couldn’t help but love. This included Cordelia Chase: she was written to be a vapid mean girl, but fans loved her so much that she helped launch Angel, Buffy’s very successful spinoff.

However, if the Buffy producers hadn’t dubbed over a line from one of the show’s most infamous episodes, Cordelia wouldn’t have been such a fan-favorite; in fact, she would have been canceled altogether! The episode in question is “Go Fish,” which has a scene in which Cordelia makes fun of the idea that all humans are inherently equal. That’s bad enough, but in a line eventually dubbed over, she appeared to defend the practice of slavery!

Cordelia Like You’ve Never Seen Her Before

In “Go Fish,” Buffy and her friends have several run-ins with Sunnydale High School’s swim team, who seem especially aggro (even by the standards of jocks). It turns out that their coach has been giving these athletes something much worse than steroids: he and a crazy nurse have altered these swimmers’ DNA, which periodically transforms them into gill monsters straight out of Creature From the Black Lagoon. Eventually, the monstrous team kills both the nurse and their coach; most of them (including a recently transformed Xander) are given healing treatments, while the swimmers past the point of no return swim out to the ocean, their humanity fully lost.

Relatively speaking, Cordelia doesn’t play a major role in “Go Fish,” but she does have a memorable exchange with Willow and Xander. Willow (who has been teaching the computer science class after Jenny Calendar’s death) complains about a student asking her to change his grade, which Xander gripes is “wrong” because “It’s a slap in the face to every one of us that worked hard and studied long hours to earn our D’s.” That’s when Cordelia mocks Xander for “being the voice of the common wuss” and archly tells him that “certain people are entitled to special privileges. They’re called winners. That’s the way the world works.”

Cordelia Nearly Got Canceled

Instead of backing down, Xander asks her “about that nutty ‘all men are created equal’ thing,” which she deems “Propaganda spouted by the ugly and less deserving.” Xander says he thinks Lincoln said that, and after Cordelia insults Lincoln’s appearance, Willow clarifies that the quote came from Thomas Jefferson. Cordelia replies, “Kept slaves, remember?” But if you watch the screen carefully at this moment, you will see that her lips keep moving after she finished talking.

That’s because actor Charisma Carpenter had to redub her original dialogue. When filming the episode, she originally said, “Kept slaves. Got any more?” The script says that she poses this question as “a challenge,” which may imply she was challenging Willow to produce more factoids about Jefferson, or maybe challenging her friends to cite more problematic people who spouted virtuous things. However, I believe the line was dubbed over for a more sinister reason: the producers realized that it sounded as if Cordelia was actually supporting slavery.

Asking “got any more?” after mentioning that Jefferson “owned slaves” may have made the audience think that Cordelia wanted to have slaves of her own. That might sound crazy, but keep in mind that she is a spoiled rich girl (daddy hasn’t been busted for tax fraud yet) who likely did have the modern equivalent of servants helping around her house. Plus, it’s far easier to believe that Cordelia was making a pro-slavery comment when her previous dialogue had her openly mocking the idea that everyone is created equally.

The Producers Quietly Saved This Fan-Favorite Character

By having Charisma Carpenter redub the line, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer producers removed the challenge from her voice; now, she simply reminds everyone that Thomas Jefferson was a bad man who owned slaves. This helps make Cordelia’s prickly mean girl a far more tolerable character and keeps her from getting canceled by the fandom. Which is good, because it would only be a little over a year later that Cordelia departs Sunnydale to go start a new life in Los Angeles as part of the Angel spinoff, whose titular hero she helps solve cases and fight crimes.

“Go Fish” is already an infamous episode because the fish monsters nearly assault Buffy in a very intimate way while the coach leeringly says, “boys have other needs.” Fortunately, this Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode dodged another scandal by redubbing a line that would have made Cordelia Chase a fan of slavery. Now, without that problematic dialogue, we can enjoy Cordelia for who she really is: the head b*tch in charge of any situation who isn’t afraid to put fellow students in their place!

Even though Don Toliver released his latest album, “OCTANE,” in early 2026, he’s already got his mind on the next project. During a recent interview, the “Body” rapper discussed the transformation he’s undergone since releasing the 18-track project, why being in the studio at this moment is important to him, and his collaboration with Justin Timberlake.

Don Toliver Opens Up About Working On His Next Album Just Weeks After The Release Of ‘OCTANE’

Speaking with Billboard, Toliver revealed that he’s already been in the recording booth working on his next project. For those who may be unaware, “OCTANE,” which features hits “Gemstones” and “ATM,” was released in January 2026 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 162,000 equivalent units.

During the conversation, Toliver said that the rush to make new music stems from his genuine connection with the process. The 31-year-old further shared that capturing what he’s currently experiencing is paramount to him.

“To be honest, bro, I just realized within myself that I just love music and I just feel like right now if I don’t put out anything, I just need to capture this moment because it’s a lot going on in my life when I was making this album and when it came out and it’s just fueling me to be as creative as I can possibly be,” he said.

How Don Toliver Ended Up With A Justin Timberlake Sample On His Album

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Elsewhere in the interview, Toliver discussed his hit single “Body,” which includes a sample from early-2000s icon Justin Timberlake. Toliver explained that, growing up, he often listened to Y2K stars like Pharrell and Outkast with his mother, creating lasting memories.

“I got a lot of fond memories of that. Justin Timberlake is always one of my favorites. ‘Justified,’ that album is literally in my top 10 favorite albums of all time,” Toliver shared.

Unfortunately, though, mixing his single with Timberlake’s 2002 single “Rock Your Body” wasn’t as sentimental as it may sound. “I didn’t think that deep into it,” said Toliver.

“As I sat with it for like a week, I was like, ‘Hold on, this is literally one of my favorite songs of all-time.’ ‘Rock Your Body’ is one of those songs that triggers an endorphin in my body. To put those two together was so iconic for me,” he added.

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Don Toliver Opens Up About His Relationship With Rapper Travis Scott

“OCTANE” also featured rapper Travis Scott, one of Toliver’s longtime friends and music mentors. In a previous interview, Toliver shared the story of how the two met, explaining that Scott appeared at one of his shows after he’d been hustling to make a name for himself as an underground artist.

Safe to say, Scott means the world to Toliver, who told Billboard that he tries to keep their relationship as far from music as possible. “At the end of the day, we are human beings,” he said.

And when it came time to record his part for “OCTANE,” Toliver said he just wanted Scott to understand his “journey” through the music.

“He just caught a vibe for ‘Rosary,’ and he understood my idea for it. It was crazy, I really love his verse on the song,” he continued.

Toliver Describes The Mood Of His Latest Album

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For those who might not have heard Toliver’s “OCTANE,” the father of one opened up about the inspiration behind the project during an interview with VIBE.

“The inspiration behind the title is another phrase for more fuel consumption. It’s really what it is,” he said. “It started out being about luxury vehicles and what I want to say about camping or outdoor living. With that, there are a lot of people who camp at night. The cars and nature are where this album began for me. I wanted it to be a luxury outdoor living experience where I could connect through a studio out there.”

As he continued, Toliver described the “mood” of the project, calling it “an experience” that gives him a lot of energy.

“The vibe of it just feels very adventurous when I listen to it. It just makes me want to start my day. When I get in my car and play the record, it makes me want to just go wherever I need to go,” he continued, adding that it puts him in a “‘Mission Impossible’ mindset.”

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Speaking Of Mission…

Speaking of his mission, Toliver shared what he hopes to accomplish as a performer.

“To be one of the greatest artists to ever live is honestly my end goal. Of course, it’s to be successful in whatever I do within this, but more so, just to be pronounced as one of the best. I’m fine with that,” he said.

Few actors in Hollywood history have made an impact as grand and important as Jack Nicholson. One of the only actors to have won three Academy Awards, with two coming for Best Actor and a third for Best Supporting Actor, Nicholson’s filmography reads like a watchlist for anyone seeking the very best cinema. From frightening generations of audiences as Jack Torrence in The Shining and stealing every scene in The Departed to his magnum opus in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, there is no one else quite like Nicholson.

One of Nicholson’s more underrated movies arrived back in 2007, as he starred alongside fellow Hollywood icon Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List. Although many assume the movie is inspired by the famous phrase, few know that the reverse is, in fact, true, with the phrase coined courtesy of this underrated gem. Invented by screenwriter Justin Zackham as a twist on the idiom “kick the bucket,” the bucket list was integral to the story at the heart of this film, which follows two men who, against doctors’ advice, leave the hospital to head on an adventure to achieve their life’s goals before they die.

A heartfelt story sure to bring light to your life, The Bucket List is sadly about to lose its place on the biggest streamer in the world. As of April 1, The Bucket List will no longer be available to stream on Netflix. At the time of its release, the film wasn’t as adored as it is today, with critics only awarding the film a disappointing 40% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. The consensus on the site reads, “Not even the earnest performances of the two leads can rescue The Bucket List from its schmaltzy script.”

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Strap on Your Hockey Masks; It’s Friday the 13th — The Collider Movie Quiz!

Because today is Friday the 13th, let’s march our way through the iconic slasher franchise. Ch-ch-ch-ch. Ha-ha-ha-ha.

‘The Bucket List’ Is One of Many Netflix Departures

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As is customary at the start of any month, a batch of titles must make space for the newest arrivals on Netflix. Joining The Bucket List in leaving the streamer on April 1 are the likes of the late Rob Reiner‘s genius chiller Misery, the musical comedy Pitch Perfect, Kathryn Bigelow‘s political thriller Zero Dark Thirty, the Matt Damon-led Elysium, the animated effort Rio and its sequel, the fast-paced racing biopic Ford v Ferrari, and others.

The Bucket List is leaving Netflix this April. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Roommates, Blueface has the internet popping off with reactions after he stepped in the ring with streamer Chibu at Adin Ross’ Brand Risk event in Miami on Saturday, March 14. The card featured several influencer and streamer matchups, but viewers were locked in on Blue and Chibu. Now that the fight is over, folks online are sounding off about the judges’ unanimous decision on the winner.

RELATED: Whew! Social Media Is Goin’ IN On Clips Of Blueface Showin’ Off His Boxing Jabs (WATCH)

Blueface’s & Chibu’s Fight Has The Internet Buzzin’

Clips from Blueface and Chibu’s fight are taking over timelines. One viral moment that has everyone talking is when Chibu appeared to knock Blue out of the ring. Blue said it was a push, but viewers aren’t buying it — they are standing ten toes down on the fact that Chibu knocked him down. Chibu landed a few more hits, and the judges unanimously called him the winner. Fans are split on the decision, while others believe Blue was robbed.

@clipsourceex The MOMENT Blueface REGRET Fighting Infront 500k Live Viewers After getting Embarrassed 😳🥊 #adinross ♬ In Essence (Slowed) – Ka$tro

The Internet Can’t Agree On Who Really Won The Fight

Folks in The Shade Room’s comment section kept going back and forth, debating who they think really won the fight.

Instagram user @ooohletstalkaboutit wrote, “Blueface lost that fight. That man punches were landing. And he boxed him out, the ring not pushed.”

Instagram user @forever_cocoa23 wrote, “The ones saying he won what fight were they watching. The man got knocked out the ring 🥴” 

While Instagram user @napoleonsledge wrote, “He won the whole fight. Real talk 💯 he got robbed.” 

Another Instagram user @thatgirlhennyreviews wrote, “Lies .. blue did not win that fight. How you win and you got knocked out the ring.” 

Then Instagram user @getsauceee wrote, “I like Blueface but he needed to be humbled.” 

Instagram user @a.peculiar.ppl wrote, “Chibu whoooed Blue…I was surprised but he definitely did.” 

While another Instagram user @uniquely__yourz wrote, “Y’all cut the shhhhh Blueface lost! Chibu was rocking that dome!!!” 

Then another Instagram user @uwahtiiyf wrote, “He lost fair and square 😂😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @mrs_remix wrote, “Once you get knocked out the ring you Lose😂”

Blue Speaks On Unanimous Decision

Right after the fight, Blueface jumped on his stream to talk about losing to Chibu. He told fans he planned to watch the fight again to see who actually landed more punches. “It’s not about how you win, it’s how you lose.” The rapper continued, “We’re going to watch the fight back and see who landed more punches.” 

@clipzsisters Blueface After Losing To Chibu in Boxing match #blueface #chibu #bluefacebaby #fyp #viral ♬ original sound – ClipzSisters

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By Chris Snellgrove
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Starfleet Academy proved to be a very controversial Star Trek show when it first launched, but the show has won fans over with several healthy doses of nostalgia bait. This includes an entire episode dedicated to Captain Sisko and multiple episodes that follow up on Voyager storylines like the Doctor’s daughter and the Omega molecule. Arguably, though, the most popular bit of nostalgia bait is the relationship between Caleb and Tarima, one which echoes the most famous Star Trek relationship of them all.

Caleb is a tall, hunky human and future captain, while Tarima is a powerful Betazed mind reader and the daughter of a powerful family. To many fans of The Next Generation, this is a clear echo of the relationship between William Riker (the first captain of the Federation flagship Enterprise) and Deanna Troi (the Betazed ship’s counselor who dated him many years ago). However, what you may not realize is that Starfleet Academy’s best relationship echoes a pairing created for the franchise’s worst movie: Star Trek: The Motion Picture.  

It’s Not Just A Phase

Despite multiple fan campaigns saving the show from earlier cancellation, Star Trek: The Original Series ended after only three seasons. However, the show proved popular with college students during syndication, leading to Trek getting its own animated series. With the franchise in the popular zeitgeist once more, Paramount and Trek creator Gene Roddenberry teamed up in 1977 to work on Star Trek: Phase II, a live-action spinoff of The Original Series. 

Various deals fell through, and the immense success of Star Wars meant that Phase II got scrapped, and its creative DNA was cannibalized for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. That movie brought in two characters originally created for the canceled show: Will Decker, the ambitious human first officer, and Ilia, the exotic alien who can read minds (sort of). While the film offered an abbreviated version of their relationship, the Phase II writers had created an elaborate backstory about how they fell in love when they were younger, but Decker called things off to pursue his career; tension rises years later when they are stationed on the Enterprise. 

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If that sounds familiar, it should: Decker and Ilia were the template that would become Riker and Troi. Riker, like Decker, was a handsome and confident human Starfleet officer who put his career first. Troi, like Ilia, had special mental abilities and came from a race of sexually liberated aliens. Riker and Troi also had a shared romantic history, one they had to navigate throughout the entirety of The Next Generation before getting married in Star Trek: Nemesis.

In Starfleet Academy, Caleb and Tarima are the latest iteration of this idea: he’s the gifted human cadet with no shortage of confidence, and she’s the Betazoid princess who falls in love with him. From the beginning of their relationship, fans have clocked that this was clearly an homage to Riker and Troi. It certainly didn’t escape the notice of Riker actor Jonathan Frakes, who (as reported by ScreenRant) told Caleb actor Sandro Rosta, “You’re dating a Betazoid princess…You’re a lucky man. I know what it’s like.”

Young, Dumb, And Full Of Numb

Obviously, this fan-favorite Starfleet Academy relationship wouldn’t exist without Riker and Troi from The Next Generation, and those characters wouldn’t have existed without Decker and Ilia, who made their onscreen debut in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Many hated this movie, calling it “the motionless picture” and declaring it the worst in the franchise. There’s some galaxy-sized irony for you, though: the worst Star Trek movie just inspired the best thing about the latest Star Trek spinoff!

Young Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) wants to prove his worthiness to his father, Njohrr (Reuben de Jong), who thinks he doesn’t have what it takes to be an alpha predator. That’s why he travels to the “death planet” Genna to slay a supposedly unkillable beast, Kalisk. But he soon finds himself way over his head, and he’ll need the help of an unlikely ally, the damaged android Thia (Elle Fanning), to survive. With Thia by his side, can Dek kill Kalisk and win his father’s approval?

Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the architect behind the rebooted Predator films Prey and Predator: Killer of Killers, Predator: Badlands is arguably the best movie in the long-running franchise. Instead of a muscle-bound human protagonist, the film commits to centering on the physically slight Dek, who shows emotions every human can relate to — frustration, fear, anger and, yes, even love.

The film’s not-so-secret ingredient is Fanning’s friendly, peppy android, who makes Dek a better predator by showing him his heart. (Not literally — I have to add that due to the nature of this movie.) Badlands is the rare franchise movie that improves on what came before it and makes you excited for what’s next. (Marvel, please take notes.)

Spring is typically about pinks, yellows and greens, but not this year! Everyone’s wearing cool, baby blue — and if they’re not, they’re buying it. Pinterest predicted ‘cool blue’ as a top trend in 2026, and it’s already coming true. As more fashionistas vie for the aesthetic, we found 13 pieces that nail the trend perfectly.

These chic blouses, dresses, totes and more are as classy as they are trendy, so you’ll look like a rich mom wherever you wear them. Equally polished and fun, they’ll earn first-pick status in your wardrobe all spring. Better yet, the color flatters every skin tone. From wardrobe staples to finishing-touch accessories, these picks make it easy to incorporate the trend.

Pastel Blue Fashion Pieces to Nail the Spring Trend

Our Favorite: This boho maxi skirt is the kind of flowy that feels like sweats. People will think you found it at a Hamptons boutique.

2. Country Club Class: Need something dressier than a tee but cooler than a sweater? This cable-knit top splits the difference.

3. Office-Friendly: These wide-leg trousers have an elasticized waist that keeps things comfortable through a full workday. They read polished and current.

4. Stretchy Chic: Simple and stunning, this V-neck sweater has a refined cut that elevates even jeans. The pastel hue adds a fresh spring feel.

5. Cute Crescent: Your new favorite accessory just entered the chat. This leather-looking shoulder bag has that trendy curved shape we keep seeing.

6. Everyday Outfit: Running errands, grabbing lunch and school pickup. This casual midi dress handles it all in style, and the pockets actually fit your phone.

7. CEO Vibes: Pair this puff-sleeve top with high-waist trousers and you’ve got an outfit that commands a room. The sleeves keep it interesting without being fussy.

8. Palazzo Princess: Packing for vacation gets easier with these linen-blend palazzo pants. The breezy fit works for the beach, dinner and everything in between.

9. Sassy Sneakers: Want to follow the spring sneaker trend, too? Jessica Alba and Hailey Bieber reach for these New Balance sneakers, and we’re obsessed with the blue and indigo version.

10. Royal Style: Looking royal doesn’t cost a fortune. This pussy-bow blouse is eerily similar to one Kate Middleton wore in pink, and it’s under $20.

11. Could Be Designer: Carry this top-handle tote to work or lunch and people will assume it’s designer. It looks like Gisele Bündchen‘s Naghedi, but for a fraction of the price.

12. Silky Satin: Baby blue and satin are a match made in fashion heaven. This midi skirt has a shiny hue that catches the light perfectly.

13. Luxe Alert: Eyelet detailing gives this V-neck maxi dress a textured, high-end look you rarely find outside of Saks. Short sleeves and a clean neckline keep the silhouette sharp.

Related: Shh! The Flowiest, Most Boutiquey Spring Blouses Are Secretly Under $30

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Oprah Winfrey has pushed back against claims that her “very careful walk” at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month was linked to her use of weight-loss medication.

The media mogul became one of the most talked-about celebrities at the prestigious fashion event after returning to the runway circuit following several years away.

Oprah attended the show alongside her longtime friend Gayle King, with the pair drawing attention for their stylish outfits and front-row appearance.

What really captured the public’s attention, however, was Oprah’s noticeably slimmer figure and her slow, careful walk while arriving at the venue.

This moment quickly went viral online and sparked speculation about her continued use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic.

Oprah Winfrey Drew Attention With Careful Walk At Paris Fashion Week

Footage from Paris Fashion Week went viral on social media after Oprah was seen arriving at the Chloé show in early March 2026.

A short clip of the moment spread across social media, showing the veteran broadcaster stepping out of a car and making her way toward the venue with very small, cautious steps.

The unusual walk immediately sparked debate online, with fans speculating about the possible reasons behind it.

On X, one user suggested it could be a combination of Oprah’s footwear choice and past knee procedures.

“Oh, that’s why,” the user wrote. “She shouldn’t be walking on heels after knee replacement. That’s why she walking funky.”

Fans Speculated Ozempic Was Behind Oprah’s Viral Walk

Among the many theories floating online about Oprah’s walk, one suggested it might be linked to her use of weight-loss medication such as Ozempic.

“Ozempic ate her leg muscles,” one user opined on X, with another asking, “What in the Ozempic Oprah is going on here?”

The talk show icon first confirmed that she was using weight-management medication during a December 2023 interview with PEOPLE, just weeks before her 70^th birthday.

Oprah described the availability of clinically authorized weight-loss treatments as a major breakthrough.

“The fact that there’s a medically approved prescription for managing weight and staying healthier in my lifetime feels like relief. Like redemption. Like a gift, and not something to hide behind and once again be ridiculed for,” she said.

Oprah Winfrey Explains ‘90-Year-Old’ Walk

Oprah addressed the viral moment during a subsequent interview, where she reacted to online comments comparing her walk to that of a nonagenarian.

Behind-the-scenes footage of the conversation was posted on Instagram by a fan on Friday and later reposted by the billionaire broadcaster herself.

Despite the online theories about Ozempic, Oprah said the explanation for her walk was much simpler.

She clarified that she normally wears glasses or contacts and was struggling to see clearly as she walked into the event.

“I didn’t know where I was walking, I could not see,” she explained, and recalled repeatedly telling security: “I can’t see. Tell me where I’m walking.”

Oprah Linked Weight Loss Medication To Her Sobriety

Two years after discussing her weight-loss medication in an interview with PEOPLE, Oprah spoke with the outlet again in December 2025.

In the conversation, she revealed that sobriety had become an unexpected, but welcome byproduct of the treatment.

“I could [once] outdrink everyone at the table,” Oprah joked, reflecting on how much her habits have changed since starting the medication.

The media personality made the remarks while promoting “Enough: Your Health, Your Weight, and What It’s Like to Be Free,” a new book she co-authored with obesity expert Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff about the science behind weight and obesity.

Oprah Winfrey ‘Gained 20 Pounds’ When She Stopped Weight Loss Medication

Oprah says she learned an important lesson after briefly stepping away from her weight-loss medication.

Despite maintaining a healthy diet and workout routine, the entertainment icon said she gained about 20 pounds during the 12 months she spent off the treatment.

The experience came after Oprah suddenly decided to stop taking GLP-1 injections less than six months after she had first started using them.

“I tried to beat the medication,” she admitted.

Although some predicted she would regain the weight quickly after stopping treatment, Oprah said the pounds returned gradually but steadily.

This outcome ultimately convinced her that the medication may be necessary for the long term.

“It’s going to be a lifetime thing,” she said.