Larsa Pippen‘s son, Preston Pippen, had an open and honest conversation with his “Calabasas Confidential” co-stars about her alleged affair with Future. In the latest batch of episodes, Preston, 23, spoke about how much his mother’s reported romance with the rapper affected him, revealing that he had to deal with weird dynamics at school as a result of her alleged actions.

On the new Netflix reality series, Preston opened up to his friends about what it’s like to be the child of famous parents. He admitted that his mom was once in a “weird place” after entering into a “new relationship per usual.”

Preston, son of NBA legend Scottie Pippen, explained that he was happy he no longer had to deal with being in his parents’ shadow. He also spoke about how their divorce had a negative impact on him.

“It kind of sucks when your parents are divorced. That’s one thing, and then once they start dating, it’s another thing. If they get remarried, then it’s a bigger thing,” he said.

Preston Pippen Opens Up About Larsa’s Alleged Affair With Future

As the episode continued, Preston got real with the audience about the negative attention his family faced a decade ago. For those who may be unfamiliar, in addition to her alleged affair with Future, Larsa was also best friends with Kim Kardashian.

Preston said in his confessional that the news about his family was everywhere and that the drama even followed him to school.

“It was just all over the place. You would think, at that age, when you’re going to school, that it is safe and you’re dodging the drama at home,” he said. “People I thought were my friends would make jokes, and there’s already so much noise in the house.”

“Kids at school, like my friends, would play music by a rapper that my mom was taking to at the time, and it was just sh-tty,” he continued, adding, “I am removed from it now, so it’s easy to kind of talk about.”

Larsa Pippen Detailed Her Relationship With The Rapper In 2020

While Larsa initially denied her relationship with Future, she opened up about their connection in a 2020 interview with Hollywood Raw, according to Complex.

“It was definitely a respectable relationship. It wasn’t like a—it was just like we were friends and we needed each other at that moment. And that was basically it,” the “Real Housewives of Miami” star said. “I think people make more of it. It’s just better conversation for people to say, oh she cheated on him, she this, she that. It was none of that. Scottie wasn’t even living at home with me.”

Continuing, Larsa said that dating Future wasn’t what she expected, noting that he was “very romantic.”

“We related on the most simple, organic way. I didn’t need anything from him, he didn’t need anything from me. … It wasn’t how you’d think,” she said.

Larsa And Scottie Pippen Officially Divorced In 2021

According to PEOPLE, Larsa and Scottie divorced in December 2021.

“All issues were resolved amicably. The parties are now focusing successfully coparenting their remaining minor children,” Larsa’s lawyer, David Glass, shared.

Larsa and Scottie married in 1997 and have four children together: Scotty Jr., Preston, Justin, and Sophia.

“Although they are no longer to be married, Larsa remains hopeful that she and Scottie will always do what is best for their 4 beautiful children and jointly raise them with love and respect,” one of Larsa’s reps said at the time.

Brandi Glanville Spoke About Her Son On The Same Show

According to a previous report from The Blast, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” alum Brandi Glanville appeared on the same Netflix show as Preston and spoke about her relationship with her son, Mason Cibrian.

While hanging out with Mason and his friend, Glanville boasted about her son’s girlfriend, Sarah Dower, saying, “She’s the best.”

Elsewhere in the scene, Glanville opened up about the time she learned her son was no longer a virgin.

“I remember realizing he wasn’t a virgin when I walked by his room, and I heard a spanking being given,” she shared. “I was just like, ‘F-ck my life, my son is not a virgin anymore.’”

She went even further, sharing, “I think he was 15 or 16, and I was crying. I’m like, ‘I am so uncomfortable right now. But at least he’s giving a spanking at least. He’s got some moves.’”

Stream season 1 of “Calabasas Confidential” on Netflix.

For every unexpected blockbuster like Backrooms, which is breaking box-office records in its debut weekend, there is an unfortunate counterpart that must settle for future cult status. The cult hit of 2026 has already been crowned, and it’s doing tremendously well on the PVOD market even as movies like Backrooms and Obsession break through the clutter to achieve box-office success. In a way, the year 2026 will be seen as a pivotal period in the history of Hollywood, where a contingent of new filmmakers took over the baton from giants who’ve dominated the industry for decades. What else can explain Backrooms, which cost less than $10 million to produce, delivering a domestic debut in the same range as Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer? It’s a figure that even Steven Spielberg will find impossible to surpass with Disclosure Day in a few weeks.

Spielberg, Nolan, and Denis Villeneuve aren’t the only mavericks who are eying theatrical success this year. Some months ago, director Gore Verbinski made his directorial comeback after a decade with a movie so strange that the only logical outcome for it was flopping at the box office and promptly establishing itself as a niche oddity at home. Verbinski, who achieved culture-defining success in the 2000s with his Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy and won an Oscar with the brilliant animated movie Rango, was sent to solitary in director jail following two back-to-back underperformers. In 2016, he directed the psychological horror movie A Cure for Wellness, which failed to recoup its reported $40 million budget. But it was the infamous, Disney-damning failure of The Lone Ranger that caused the most damage to his reputation.

A Sci-Fi Gem for the Ages Is Waiting to Be Discovered at Home

Verbinski’s latest movie is Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die — a highly topical sci-fi gem in which a time traveler from the future recruits the patrons of a diner to fight a war against artificial intelligence with him. The movie grossed roughly half of its reported $20 million budget at the box office, despite a “Certified Fresh” 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The aggregator website’s consensus reads, “A gleeful high-concept comedy with a serious message at its core, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die lets Sam Rockwell rip with thrilling results while marking a very welcome return of director Gore Verbinski in peak form.” In his review, Collider’s Aidan Kelley described the movie as “a raucous sci-fi comedy with extremely ambitious goals and insightful commentary.” The film’s positive reviews seem to be fulfilling their purpose and driving audiences toward it on PVOD. According to FlixPatrol, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die has now spent more than 60 days on the domestic iTunes and Google Play charts. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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February 13, 2026

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A Pennsylvania mayor is being blasted online after making a dig at one of the city’s ex-cops who left public work to go film the newest season of Peacock’s hit reality series “Love Island.” Sean Reifel, 29, is from Easton, Pennsylvania, and was announced as one of season eight’s OG islanders. While the fans are excited about the upcoming season, J. William Reynolds, mayor of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is not.

For those who may have been unfamiliar, Peacock recently revealed the next lineup of “Love Island” reality stars set to enter the villa. Season 8 of the series will air on Tuesday, June 2, at 9 PM EST. Among the cast is Reifel, a former Pennsylvania police officer looking for love.

“I’m not a model, not an actor, I’m a police officer actually,” he said in the show’s trailer. “You could be having the worst day of your life, and I’ll just help you sift through that.”

J. William Reynolds isn’t too pleased with the 29-year-old’s decision, though. In fact, he made public comments about Reifel’s exit, criticizing him for leaving public work behind for fame.

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Reynolds Lets Loose On Reifel For Choosing ‘Love Island’ Over Police Work

“Our police department spent a lot of time training and we paid thousands of taxpayer dollars to send him to the police academy. We are disappointed he left as we now have another vacancy in our department that is impossible to fill until next year,” Williams said, according to ABC27.

And he didn’t stop there. He added, “I never thought I’d see the day in America where reality show participation wins out over being a police officer.”

Reifel, badge number 532, was sworn into the Bethlehem Police Department in August 2025, according to a post shared on Facebook. The post also includes photos of Reifel standing next to Williams, shaking his hand, and smiling.

Reynolds Is Being Dragged Online For Making A Dig At A Former City Employee

“Love Island” fans have been reacting to Reynolds’ comments about Reifel on Reddit, slamming him for taking a shot at a former employee.

“What a loser this mayor is,” someone posted, while another said, “Lol, this amuses me. They are BIG mad.”

A third user posted, “This is stupid. Anyone can quit their job at anytime as long as they don’t have a contract obligation. I know you probably want to stay in a job, especially one that requires training, for longer, but he hasn’t done anything wrong here.”

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Someone else chimed in, alleging that Reynolds was “jealous” of Reifel, and another said his comments were completely “unprofessional.”

‘Love Island’ Is Returning To Peacock In Just A Few Days

“Love Island” is one of reality TV’s most-talked-about shows, and this season, viewers are in for big surprises.

The 12 sexy singles will enter the villa on June 2, and in the coming weeks, the islanders and viewers alike will be introduced to new islanders (bombshells) who will test the already-formed connections with the other contestants.

By the end of the series, the viewers will vote for their favorite couples to win their share of $100,000.

Like “Big Brother,” “Love Island” is filmed in real time, so the drama that watchers will see nightly on Peacock happened mere hours before.

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“I’m always surprised by who ends up coupling up,” host Ariana Madix said about the series. “Sometimes I think you can feel an energy between people that maybe you don’t even see on camera but when you’re there in person you can always kinda feel like, ‘Oooh, there’s some chemistry here.’”

Peacock And ‘Love Island’ Are Reminding Viewers To Keep Things Respectful This Season

The last season of “Love Island” was filled with drama, and it spilled over into real life. Passionate viewers took to various social media forums to defend their favs while also blasting other castmates.

Peacock recently uploaded a statement to their Instagram, reminding viewers to keep things respectful before the season starts.

“The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community,” the post read. “We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected.”

The post continued, “This is a space for fun, not negativity – so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!”

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Morgan Freeman long ago turned his sprawling 124-acre Mississippi ranch into a sanctuary for bees after growing concerned about their declining population.

The actor’s quiet conservation effort is now drawing renewed praise online, with fans applauding him for using his land to support the environment without turning it into a publicity campaign.

Freeman has previously opened up about his love for beekeeping, explaining the ins and outs of caring for the bees.

Soon to turn 89, Freeman has also spoken about his acting career, saying his “appetite” for the craft is still alive, although he admitted that it has “dimmed a little.”

Freeman has played everything from the voice of God to the president of the United States, along with several other iconic screen figures. These days, however, one of his most admired roles is tied to environmental preservation.

Over the years, the “Bruce Almighty” actor transformed his sprawling 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a sanctuary for bees, per Forbes. The effort was aimed at helping protect pollinators amid concerns about their declining population and the broader threat to the species.

To support the project, Freeman reportedly imported 26 hives from Arkansas to his estate in 2014. He also began planting bee-friendly vegetation, including lavender, clover, and magnolia trees, to make the land more welcoming for the insects.

Fans Praise Freeman’s Quiet Bee Mission

Freeman’s bee sanctuary has been drawing renewed attention online, with social media users focusing on the actor’s decision not to publicize his efforts. One X user praised the actor for turning his land into a bee haven without making a public fuss of it.

“Morgan Freeman quietly turned 124 acres into a bee sanctuary over a decade ago and never made it a press tour. That’s the version of celebrity environmentalism that actually means something,” the user wrote.

Another fan used Freeman’s example as a reminder that people do not need massive ranches to help, noting that planting native flowers or avoiding pesticides can still support local bee populations. A third joked that the famous voice-over actor did not just narrate creation, but helped protect it.

Morgan Freeman Spoke Passionately About Saving Bees

Freeman’s journey into apiculture reportedly began as a personal response to the growing environmental crisis facing bee populations, but it eventually became part of a broader conservation effort.

He first spoke publicly about his love for beekeeping during a 2014 appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show,” where he discussed both his hands-on experience and the importance of protecting wild bees.

At the time, Freeman revealed that he was actively involved in caring for the bees himself. He said he fed them sugar and water, did not wear a bee suit or hat while doing so, and had never been stung.

Freeman Is Not Turning Bees Into A Business

Money does not appear to be the driving force behind Freeman’s bee sanctuary, as the “Lucy” actor previously revealed that he does not harvest the hives for commercial gain.

“There is a concerted effort for bringing bees back onto the planet,” Freeman told Fallon. “We do not realize that they are the foundation, I think, of the growth of the planet, the vegetation.”

His initiative comes at a critical time for the environment, as bees continue to face threats such as habitat loss, pesticides, and parasites.

The U.N. Environment Programme has also highlighted the importance of bees to biodiversity and food production. Since bees help pollinate a significant portion of the food humans consume, their survival remains closely tied to global food security.

Morgan Freeman Says He Still Has An Appetite For Acting

Freeman’s appearances on the big screen have become more sporadic in recent years, but he maintains that he is not ready to walk away from acting.

In November, he sat for an interview with The Guardian, where he said his “appetite is still there” for the profession, although more than six decades in the industry may have slightly changed how he feels about it.

“I will concede that it’s dimmed a little. But not enough to make a serious difference,” he admitted.

The Oscar winner also explained that the idea of retirement has crossed his mind a few times, but he has never taken it too seriously.

“Sometimes the idea of retirement would float past me, as soon as my agent says there’s a job or somebody wants you, or they’ve made an offer, the whole thing just boils back into where it was yesterday,” Freeman told the outlet. “How much [are you] going to pay, where we’re gonna be?”

If there’s one director working right now who simply doesn’t get the credit they deserve for having essentially forged a career akin to that of Steven Soderbergh, it’s David Mackenzie. He simply cannot be put in a box, having made movies that belong to genres as diverse as epic historical (Outlaw King) and prison drama (Starred Up). His most popular movie, however, remains the Taylor Sheridan-penned neo-Western Hell or High Water, starring Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Jeff Bridges, and Gil Birmingham. The movie holds a near-perfect 97% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, which, in any other circumstances, would have set up Mackenzie for life. However, he didn’t jump to major franchise filmmaking or prestige television following Hell or High Water‘s admirable success. He continued down his chosen path of making genre movies. And now, his latest film is emerging as a sudden hit on the PVOD market.

Keeping with his adventurous approach to filmmaking, Mackenzie explores an entirely new genre with his new movie. It stars Theo James, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Sam Worthington. The heist-thriller follows a squad tasked with defusing a supposed World War II-era bomb in the middle of London, while a crew of bank robbers attempts to make the most of the distraction by infiltrating a nearby facility. The movie is titled Fuze, and it recently debuted on PVOD following a limited theatrical release. His previous movie, the thriller Relay, had a similarly limited theatrical run before finding success on home video.

David Mackenzie’s Star-Studded New Thriller Gains Steam on Streaming

According to FlixPatrol, Fuze was among the most-watched movies on the domestic iTunes chart this week, cracking the top 10 immediately after its debut. The movie grossed around $4 million in its theatrical run earlier this year, which is a low number despite the positive reviews. Fuze holds a “Certified Fresh” 73% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Unapologetically leaning into its own pulpy excess, Fuze detonates as a stylish thriller with energy, craft, and twists to spare.” Reviewing the thriller at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, Collider’s Ross Bonaime called it a “big, mediocre action film, and with a twist that the audience can see coming from a mile away.”

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April 24, 2026

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David Mackenzie

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Ben Hopkins

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Gillian Berrie, Callum Grant, David Mackenzie, Sebastien Raybaud

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Throughout Chris Sails’ career as a YouTuber, he has often been known for trolling others online. Whether involving fellow creators, his ex and R&B singer Queen Naija, or her current partner Clarence NYC, his antics have frequently sparked reactions across social media. Those moments have kept parts of his personal life in the spotlight for years. They have also fueled conversations and, at times, strained his co-parenting relationship with Queen Naija. Over the years, the pair have been involved in several public disagreements that played out online. As a result, fans have often weighed in on their relationship and parenting dynamic. Now this! As Queen Naija and Clarence NYC celebrated CJ’s elementary school graduation, Chris Sails addressed questions about his absence.

RELATED: Internet Users React To Queen Naija & Clarence’s “Ring” Photos As Her Mom Appears To Confirm Their Engagement (PHOTOS + VIDEOS)

Chris Sails Addresses Questions About Why He Didn’t Attend CJ’s Graduation

On Friday, clips of Chris Sails answering questions from supporters about why he wasn’t in attendance at CJ’s elementary school graduation began circulating online. While responding to comments on live, Chris claimed that he was not invited to the ceremony and acknowledged that some of his past actions may have contributed to the situation.

Chris said, “I know I made it harder on myself, so I don’t blame them over there for not inviting me; I don’t think it’s their fault.”

The YouTuber also read comments suggesting that he could have made time to attend once he found out about the graduation. Another commenter argued that he needed to put more effort into it. Chris appeared to agree with those sentiments. One commenter accused Chris of lying and claimed that he was aware of the graduation beforehand.

“I didn’t lie n****, I just corrected myself. Shut yo goofy a** up,” Chris responded. “They didn’t tell me that he had a graduation. I had asked them when I could get my son for the summertime. She said anytime after this time because he’s graduating. So that’s how I found out. It wasn’t an invitation-type of find out.”

Chris continued by saying that he does not blame them for not inviting him because he understands that his past actions may have made things harder for him. Despite that, he admitted that he still feels he should have been extended an invitation. However, he added that he does not want anyone to feel uncomfortable. Chris also shared that he plans to speak with CJ about the situation and ask how he feels regarding the graduation and his absence.

Chris Sails And Queen Naija Faced A Similar Situation During CJ’s Kindergarten Graduation In 2021

This is not the first time Chris Sails and Queen Naija have faced questions surrounding one of CJ’s graduations. Five years ago, Chris shared similar frustrations after missing CJ’s kindergarten graduation. At the time, a commenter asked why he was not in attendance. Chris replied, “I didn’t get an invitation. And also didn’t even know he was graduating today. That’s messed up.”

After Chris’ comments began making rounds online, Queen Naija responded and shared her side of the story. She explained that Chris was dealing with legal matters at the time and said their co-parenting relationship was strained. Queen also revealed that she was caring for a sick two-year-old during that period. The situation sparked debate across social media, with many users weighing in on both sides. Queen Naija’s younger sister Tina, who was estranged from her at the time, also joined the conversation and shared that she was upset about not receiving an invitation.

Social Media Weighs In

Folks gathered in The Shade Room Teens’ comment section to react to Chris Sails’ video. While some agreed that Queen Naija and Clarence should have invited him, others felt it was not Queen’s responsibility. Several commenters argued that Chris should have been more proactive and asked questions about CJ’s graduation on his own.

Instagram user @thasweetest1_ wrote, “Mann if u involved in your child’s like you’d know. Simple as that.. he musta thought Cj was in 3rd grade or sum 😂🫠”

Instagram user @september22ndd_wrote, “You’re the dad, call the school and get the information. CJ is also old enough to communicate these things. These are excuses.”

While Instagram user @theregoesfefe wrote, “cj gon graduate high school and chris gon be tb how he didn’t get a invite again see yall in 2033 😭” 

Instagram user @anti_social1926 wrote, “Queen and Clarence are definitely wrong af idc.”

Instagram user @aaliyahebaby added, “Naw Queen wrong for that.. He should know everything that boy has going on in school and should have been able to be at the graduation..could sit on another side of the room or matter fact that man could have kept his butt at him”

While Instagram user @yellow_tatted wrote, “You know everybody business but your own 😭”

Instagram user @ishanilatrice.m wrote, “Yall find any way to blame the mom ….. he know what grade he in and talks to his son … im not obligated to make sure a dad is being a dad regardless of being in different states wtf?! Yall okay?”

Instagram user @gyt.jas added, “Watching Chris on TikTok I can say he’s matured a lot since that last situation they was in. I feel like they should’ve at least sent the invite.”

While Instagram user @gothamlibra wrote, “For all the ones who saying she should have told him HE SAID HE ASKED ABOUT GETTING CJ FOR SUMMER AND SHE TOLD HIM AFTER “HIS GRADUATION” he knew and didn’t want to go. He let the ball slip. He acknowledged it and hopefully he’s at the next one. Yall be slow and intentionally missing information just to have dense opinions.”

RELATED: Tea Clocked! Chris Sails Is Left Speechless After Son CJ Clapped Back At Him For Coming At Queen Naija Online (WATCH)

Kai Cenat is giving fans a rare update while taking a break from streaming. The streamer took to X to answer questions from his community ahead of the platform’s decision to remove all communities from the social media site following a decline in usage.

Related: Kai Cenat’s Cryptic Post Has Supporters Wondering If He’s Returning To Streaming (VIDEO)

Kai Cenat Shares His Thoughts On The Current State Of Streaming 

On Friday, May 29, Kai Cenat shared a tweet to his community of over 55,000 members, inviting supporters to ask him questions before the community ends on May 30. During the Q&A, one of the most-viewed questions centered on a topic supporters have been asking for months: When is Kai returning to streaming?

Although Kai did not provide a specific date, he reassured fans that his passion for content creation has not changed. In response to one user, Kai wrote that he would “never lose passion for streaming” and would return “when it’s time.” Meanwhile, another fan asked Kai for his thoughts on the current state of streaming. Keeping his answer brief, the content creator responded that streaming simply “needs more inspiration.”

Kai Cenat Also Opened Up About Music, Books and Life Away From The Camera

Beyond streaming, Kai also answered several light-hearted questions about his personal interests and what he’s been up to while away from the spotlight. The streamer shared details about the book he’s currently reading, offered his thoughts on the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, and revealed some of his favorite songs from Drake’s latest project, ‘Iceman.’ Kai also gave fans a glimpse into his day-to-day life outside of content creation. According to the AMP member, he’s been spending much of his time reading and hanging out with his AMP group when he’s not working.

Social Media Reacts

Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions to Kai’s responses.

Instagram user @jesseniaa.__ wrote, “Well he’s talking to us again, that’s great, I’m glad he’s taking his time tho. We all we be tuned in soon as he go, live 😂”

Another Instagram user @0k.imani wrote, “Kai choosing himself 👏👏”

While Instagram user @its.trinnn wrote, “Who tf do kai think he is fr 😂😂”

Instagram user @afkingp wrote, “I feel like he’s gonna make his own streaming platform.”

Another Instagram user @maaaack.kingg wrote, “Bro u just a fallen off streamer, relax with the celebrity bs 😭😂”

While Instagram user @lizzycoker10 wrote, “He just wanted to show us the new words he discovered from his dictionary 😭”

Instagram user @for.ou6992 wrote, “Streaming so boring without him 😭 they only doing it for money now and you can tell. Nobody hold my attention fr not even Rakai and clover. It’s just ain’t the same”

Another Instagram user @latricee._ wrote, “just yapping”

While Instagram user @fly4carti wrote, “Why are you guys so upset he’s answering questions? If he speaks it’s a problem if he doesn’t it’s a problem just leave the man alone 💀”

Related: Social Media Sounds Off After Jay Cinco Links Streaming Decline To Kai Cenat’s Streamer University (WATCH)

Marcia Lucas, one of the most vital figures in the history of Hollywood whose work helped Star Wars become one of the most important films ever made, has passed away at the age of 80. Lucas died, surrounded by family, Wednesday in Rancho Mirage, California, from metastatic cancer, according to the Associated Press.

She was known for her work on the original Star Wars, Lucas won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing alongside Paul Hirsch and Richard Chew. Her work on the film has long been credited as essential to how the final film turned out, particularly in the film’s climactic Death Star assault, which remains one of the most thrilling finales in the history of cinema.

It wasn’t just the first film that Lucas worked on, either, as she played a key role on Return of the Jedi, while her wider contributions to the franchise as a whole have been noted greatly in the franchise’s behind-the-scenes history. As her name also suggests, she was married to the series creator George Lucas, and was a vital cog in the creative functions of Lucas’ early work as a filmmaker.

What Films Did Marcia Lucas Work On?

Her career wasn’t just limited to Star Wars, as Lucas edited her former husband’s earlier films THX 1138 and American Graffiti, the latter of which became a major breakthrough, introducing the world to a young Harrison Ford before Star Wars. She also worked with Martin Scorsese, including on Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore and Taxi Driver.

Editors are often unsung heroes in the art of filmmaking, but those in the know are all too aware of how important they are to the making or breaking of a major motion picture. Bad editing can make a good film drag or confuse audiences, but in the casr of a film like Star Wars, it took what was essentially a very weird space fantasy into a propulsive thriller.

She was also part of a generation of women editors who shaped New Hollywood at a time when few women held that level of creative authority in the industry, alongside figures like Thelma Schoonmaker, Dede Allen, and Verna Fields.

The thoughts of everyone at Collider are with the family of Marcia Lucas. We are extremely grateful for the joy her contributions to cinema have brought us.

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George Lucas

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Finding beach pants when you’re 5’3” can feel weirdly impossible. Most pairs are either so long they drag across the floor, so oversized they swallow your frame or so sheer they only work for a two-minute walk from the pool to the hotel room. I wanted that relaxed, coastal-boutique look . . . just without the tailoring appointment afterward.

Lately, though, I’ve been spotting breezy wide-leg pants everywhere, from chic seaside boutiques in Nantucket to polished vacation outfits all over TikTok. The difference? The best pairs feel effortless instead of sloppy, with cropped hems, soft draping fabrics and easy pull-on waists that actually flatter a shorter frame. Ahead, I rounded up 13 petite-friendly beach pants that look far more expensive than they are — and they start at just $18.

13 Petite-Friendly Beach Pants With Coastal Boutique Vibes

1. Our Favorite: The smocked waist on these flowy palazzo pants stretches comfortably without digging in, and the wide leg falls cleanly without overwhelming a shorter frame. The real pockets are a nice bonus at this price.

2. Loose and Slimming: Stiff waistbands ride up when you sit, but the drawstring on these low-waist linen pants cinches to your size. Plus, the loose harem cut hides what you want hidden without looking shapeless.

3. Darling Details: The lace trim at the hem of these drawstring capri pants adds the kind of detail you’d expect from a small boutique. The lightweight fabric and a drawstring waist make them easy to wear.

4. Nautical-Chic: Wear these striped linen pants to a seaside lunch with a white linen shirt and espadrilles, and you’ll look like you’re summering in Nantucket. The breezy fabric handles humid afternoons.

5. Floral Fun: Fussy zippers and stiff waistbands ruin a beach day. The elastic waist on these printed wide-leg pants disappears under a tank, and the dark floral print forgives the inevitable spills.

Related: 17 Flattering Summer Wrap Dresses That Instantly Snatch Your Waist

Some dresses just hang there, and other flowy options completely transform your shape. Wrap dresses fall into the second category, thanks to their waist-defining ties, flattering V-necks and draped silhouettes that naturally create an hourglass look without feeling restrictive. They’re basically the ultimate summer confidence boost when you want to feel comfortable but still look […]

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6. Cropped Classic: Full-length palazzos can swallow a shorter frame. The cropped capri length on these flowy wide-leg pants keeps proportions clean and lets you skip hemming altogether.

7. Airy and Easy: These 100% cotton wide-leg pants skip the synthetic feel you get from cheaper beach pants. The elastic waist pulls on quickly, and the cropped length sits right at the ankle.

8. Palazzo Perfection: The loose harem cut on these baggy palazzo pants drapes well without clinging anywhere unflattering. This kind of style usually costs three times more.

9. Fabulously Flowy: The gaucho cut on these flowy capri pants hits mid-calf with a full sweep that catches the breeze. An elastic waist plus pockets make them the kind of pants you reach for repeatedly.

10. A Bestseller: There’s a reason these flowy palazzo pants keep selling. The wide-leg cut drapes cleanly, the price stays under $25 and the fit works across a range of body types.

11. Boutique-Worthy: The cut-out eyelet details along the leg give these striped palazzo pants the look of something hanging in a coastal boutique. Pockets and a drawstring waist keep them practical, too.

12. Tummy Control: The high elastic drawstring waist on these linen-blend palazzo pants sits above the midsection to smooth things out. The wide leg and cropped length keep the proportions in check.

13. Throw-On-And-Go: Pull these linen-cotton beach pants on over a swimsuit, grab the tote and head out. The drawstring waist adjusts on the fly when lunch turns into a longer afternoon.

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