Aidan Delbis sits at a table in a suit, looking skeptical in BugoniaImage via Element Pictures, Square Peg, Fruit Tree, and CJ ENM
Emma Stone is turning into the Meryl Streep of her generation. The two-time Oscar winner is able to generate awards buzz for virtually any movie or show she does, regardless of how palatable to mainstream audiences it is. Look no further than her HBO series with Nathan Fielder, The Curse, or her many collaborations with director Yorgos Lanthimos. Earlier this year, Stone became the first woman to be nominated both as a producer and an actress for two separate films. She also became the youngest woman to receive seven total nominations in her career, beating Streep. Her latest offering was probably the strangest of any Oscar-nominated film that she has done, and she has done several. It continued her collaboration with Lanthimos and combined the filmmaker’s trademark surrealist humor with contemporary commentary.
It was a remake of a 2003 Korean movie, and also featured Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias, Aidan Delbis, andAlicia Silverstone. The movie underperformed at the box office, failing to recoup its budget theatrically. However, it has proven to be more popular on the PVOD market, and will likely continue drawing curious crowds in its long life on streaming. The movie received positive reviews from critics, although there is an argument to be made that it plays into the paranoia of the Q-Anon types, with a plot centered around two conspiracy theorists who kidnap a CEO because they think that she is an alien.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
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🏜️Dune
🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
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You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
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You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
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You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
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Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
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You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Here’s How Long You Have Left To Watch Emma Stone’s Strangest Movie on Peacock
We’re talking, of course, about Bugonia. The film now holds a “Certified Fresh” 87% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons are at the top of their game in Bugonia, a bonkers entertainment that applies director Yorgos Lanthimos’ whip-smart method to modern society’s madness.” The movie grossed $43 million worldwide against a reported budget of $55 million — it wasn’t quite as successful as Stone and Lanthimos’ Poor Things and The Favourite, although it did better than Kinds of Kindness. You can watch Bugonia on Peacock, but you might want to rush, as it’ll leave the platform on April 26. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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November 7, 2025
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Andrew Lowe, Ari Aster, Ed Guiney, Emma Stone, Jerry Kyoungboum Ko, Lars Knudsen, Miky Lee, Yorgos Lanthimos, Kasia Malipan, Will Greenfield
Audiences seem to be gearing up forTaylor Sheridan and Peter Berg‘s recently announced Call of Duty movie by revisiting one of the decade’s most-watched military action thrillers. They’re also prepping for the release of this month’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, a feature film continuation of the Prime Video series starring John Krasinski. He has appeared in action-heavy roles for several years and has cultivated a successful filmmaking career in the horror genre. But many viewers will remember that Krasinski started out as a cast member of the NBC sitcom The Office. It was exactly one decade ago, after he was passed over for the Captain America role in favor of Chris Evans, that he started pursuing action movies in earnest. He entered this new phase with the movie that’s seeing a viewership spike on streaming right now.
The film was based on a real-life incident that dominated headlines and influenced the 2016 presidential election. It also marked a creative departure for director Michael Bay, who was coming off of a string of big-budget Transformers movies. He’d taken a detour some years earlier, with the crime comedy Pain & Gain, which received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. The same fate befell Bay’s 2016 military action-thriller with Krasinski, which also featured Pablo Schreiber, James Badge Dale, and Toby Stephens, among others.
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Collider Exclusive · Taylor Sheridan Universe Quiz Which Taylor Sheridan Show Do You Belong In? Yellowstone · Landman · Tulsa King · Mayor of Kingstown
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Four worlds. All of them brutal, complicated, and built on power, loyalty, and the price of survival. Taylor Sheridan doesn’t write heroes — he writes people who do what they have to do and live with the cost. Ten questions will reveal which one of his worlds you were made for.
🤠Yellowstone
🛢️Landman
👑Tulsa King
⚖️Mayor of Kingstown
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Where does your power come from? In Sheridan’s world, everyone has leverage. The question is what kind.
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Who do you put first, no matter what? Loyalty in Sheridan’s universe is always absolute — and always costly.
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Someone crosses a line. How do you respond? Every Sheridan protagonist has a line. What matters is what happens after it’s crossed.
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Where do you feel most in your element? Sheridan’s worlds are as much about place as they are about people.
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How do you feel about operating in the grey? Nobody in a Sheridan show has clean hands. The question is how they carry the dirt.
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What are you actually fighting to hold onto? Every Sheridan character is fighting a war. The real question is what they’re defending.
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How do you lead? Authority in Sheridan’s world is never given — it’s established, maintained, and constantly tested.
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Someone new arrives and tries to change how things work. Your reaction? Every Sheridan show has an outsider disrupting an established order. Sometimes that outsider is you.
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What has your position cost you? Nobody gets to where these characters are without paying for it. The bill is always personal.
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When it’s over, what do you want people to say? Sheridan’s characters all know the ending is coming. The question is what they leave behind.
Sheridan Has Spoken You Belong In…
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The show that claimed the most of your answers is the world you were built for. If two tied, both are shown — you’re complicated enough to straddle two Sheridan universes.
🤠 Yellowstone
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🛢️ Landman
👑 Tulsa King
⚖️ Mayor of Kingstown
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You are a Dutton — or you might as well be. You understand that some things are worth protecting at any cost, and that the modern world’s indifference to history, to land, to legacy, is not something you’re willing to accept quietly. You lead from the front, you carry your family’s weight without complaint, and when someone threatens what’s yours, you don’t escalate — you finish it. You’re not cruel. But you are absolute. In Yellowstone’s world, that combination of ferocity and loyalty doesn’t make you a villain. It makes you the only thing standing between everything that matters and everyone who wants to take it.
You thrive in the chaos of high-stakes negotiation, where the money is enormous, the margins are thin, and the wrong word in the wrong room can cost everyone everything. You’re a fixer — the person called when a situation is already on fire and needs someone with the nerve to walk into it. West Texas oil country rewards exactly what you are: sharp, adaptable, unsentimental, and absolutely clear-eyed about what people want and what they’ll do to get it. You’re not naive enough to think this world is fair. You’re smart enough to be the one deciding who it’s fair to.
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You are a Dwight Manfredi — someone who has served their time, paid their dues, and arrived somewhere unexpected with nothing but their reputation and their wits. You adapt without losing yourself. You build loyalty through respect rather than fear, though you’re not above reminding people that the two aren’t mutually exclusive. Tulsa King is for people who are still standing when everyone assumed they’d be finished — who find, in an unfamiliar place, that they’re more capable than the world gave them credit for. You don’t need a throne. You build one, wherever you happen to land.
You carry the weight of a system that is broken by design, and you do it anyway — because someone has to, and because you’re the only one positioned to do it without the whole thing collapsing. Mike McLusky’s world is for people who are comfortable operating where there are no good options, only less catastrophic ones. You speak every language: law enforcement, criminal, political, human. That fluency makes you invaluable and it makes you a target. You’ve made your peace with both. Mayor of Kingstown belongs to people who understand that keeping the peace is not the same as being at peace — and who do the job regardless.
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Here’s the ‘Call of Duty’ Lead-In That Audiences Are Tuning Into
We’re talking, of course, about 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. The movie grossed $70 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million, which wasn’t nearly enough for it to break even. However, it has remained a consistent favorite on the PVOD and streaming markets. According to FlixPatrol, 13 Hours was among the most-watched movies on Paramount+ globally this week, when the leaderboard was topped by The Running Man. A decade after its theatrical run, 13 Hours holds a 51% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, reflecting its success on home video, the movie has a stupendous 83% audience score on the aggregator website. Bay’s most recent attempt at mid-budget filmmaking, Ambulance, underperformed commercially as well. But like 13 Hours, it has gained a following at home. The Call of Duty movie is scheduled for release in 2028, but you can watch Krasinski in the Jack Ryan spin-off film on May 20. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Appearing on The View on Friday, May 1, Cryer, 61, reflected on his “complicated” dynamic with Sheen as he spoke about taking part in the 2025 Netflix documentary, aka Charlie Sheen.
“It was interesting,” Cryer said during his appearance on The View. “I had a lot of mixed feelings about being a part of that because obviously he’s a very complicated guy and we had a complicated relationship.”
Cryer explained that he had his issues with Sheen, 60, as he went “off the rails” during a highly publicized battle with addiction, but then realized he was more frustrated at the public for reveling in the troubled actor’s downfall. (Sheen was ultimately fired from the sitcom in 2011 after a series of public melt downs and replaced with Ashton Kutcher for the remaining seasons.)
Charlie Sheen explained why his former Two and a Half Man costar Jon Cryer was the “one person” he didn’t “personally” ask to participate in his tell-all Netflix documentary. “I didn’t have the right number for him, so the director [Andrew Renzi] reached out to him,” Sheen, 60, told People after aka Charlie Sheen was […]
“Mostly I realized that I wasn’t mad at him anymore; I was still kind of mad at America,” Cryer explained of his decision to take part in Sheen’s documentary.
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He continued, “I knew him as a friend, as a coworker, so it was really painful to see all that and see that craziness and see a lot of people enjoying it. So that’s part of why I kind of wanted to, obviously, say my side of the story.”
In the documentary released in September 2025, Cryer was incredibly candid while speaking about his experience working on Two and a Half Men with Sheen while the Platoon actor’s spiraling personal life dramas began to eclipse the show.
Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer in Two and a Half Men.(Photo by Greg Gayne/CBS via Getty Images)
“He’s in the midst of falling apart in every way I can imagine and he’s renegotiating his contract for another year of a show I am supposed to be on too. Apparently they had pre-sold a couple of extra seasons of the show. It was worth their while to spend this astonishing amount of money on Charlie,” Cryer recalled on the documentary.
The Pretty in Pink star added, “[Charlie’s] negotiations went off the charts because his life was falling apart. Me, whose life was pretty good at that time, I got a third of that.”
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images; Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Two and a Half Men cocreator Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen’s longstanding feud is over. During a Wednesday, November 1, interview with Variety, Lorre, 71, recalled reaching out to Sheen’s rep after “assuming [Sheen was] in a good place” and “getting to this place where [the feud is] old […]
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In response to Cryer’s comments in the documentary, Sheen praised his costar for being “really insightful” and “compassionate.”
“It was really cool to hear from his perspective. He was in the line of fire with all that stupid s*** going on, and it was affecting him and his family and his career and all that. I can’t debate anything that he said,” Sheen told People in September 2025.
The actor added, “He nailed that, and I’m so glad he opened that door, because it gave me a chance to really start thinking about that. He said, ‘He’s a guy that doesn’t believe he deserves the things he has, or that it was he earned,’ and I was like, ‘Whoa.’”
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Jennifer Aniston has spent years proving that true style doesn’t have to be complicated, and her latest spring outfit is further proof. The actress recently made basic black flip-flops look surprisingly chic, pairing the casual staple with a silky blue dress in a way only she could pull off. Equal parts polished and effortless, the outfit felt like a masterclass in low-maintenance luxury.
While on set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles, the actress was spotted wearing the sleek dress-and-flip-flop combination that instantly transformed a typically laid-back sandal into a sophisticated warm-weather essential. It was classic Aniston: simple, wearable and aspirational. Her ability to make even the most practical pieces feel elevated is exactly why her off-duty style remains so influential.
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The Project Cloud Flip-Flops offer an affordable way to recreate that same polished simplicity for just $27. With a glossy black finish, sleek thong silhouette and minimalist design, the sandals closely mirror the laid-back yet elevated vibe of Aniston’s look. Unlike standard flat sandals, these also feature memory foam cushioning, a lightweight feel and anti-slip soles that make them ideal for all-day spring and summer wear.
Jessica Alba just gave spring denim a fresh new update. Crisp white barrel jeans were the standout piece in her polished Beverly Hills outfit, proving the trending silhouette can feel equal parts elevated and wearable. Even better? You can channel the same chic spring energy for just $34 on Amazon. On April 20, the actress […]
The appeal goes beyond aesthetics, too. Over 1,600 Amazon shoppers gave the sandals five-star ratings, with one reviewer calling them “incredibly comfortable” and saying they feel like “a tiny pillow under your feet.” Another buyer praised how they “look high end,” adding that she loved them enough to “buy more in different colors.”
Available in versatile shades like black, brown, gold and red, plus sizes ranging from 5.5 to 11, these flip-flops can easily slide into nearly any warm-weather wardrobe. Pair them with silky dresses, breezy linen pants, denim shorts or poolside cover-ups for that same effortless-rich vibe Aniston makes look so easy.
Finding stylish sandals that actually feel comfortable can be surprisingly difficult, which makes this $27 find all the more appealing. If Aniston just convinced you that basic flip-flops deserve a spot in your spring wardrobe, this affordable lookalike may be the smartest style shortcut of the season.
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Looking for something else? Explore more from Project Cloud here and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!
Katie Holmes is proving (once again) that no one does polished spring style quite like she does. The actress turned New York City sidewalks into her personal runway with a breezy blue-and-red printed maxi skirt, a simple white T-shirt and sophisticated black loafers that instantly caught our attention. The entire look feels effortless, elevated and […]
Whew! Something major may be shifting in the reality TV world, and fans of ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ are starting to piece things together. After years of unforgettable moments, breakout stars, and headline-making drama, it looks like the long-running franchise could be heading toward a major turning point. And it’s leaving viewers both shocked and nostalgic.
It’s looking like ‘Love & Hip Hop’ might really be wrapping things up across all cities—New York, Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami—marking the possible end of a franchise that’s been holding the culture down since 2011. The show gave us everything from breakout stars like Joseline Hernandez to unforgettable moments that kept fans locked in season after season. Now, MTV is reportedly closing things out with a six-part special titled ‘Love & Hip Hop: The Final Chapter’ set to air later this fall. According to Paramount, the series will take a deep dive into the rise of its biggest names, the empires they built, and the impact the franchise left on reality TV, with fresh interviews from cast members, producers, and cultural voices who’ve been tapped in from day one.
“The ‘Love & Hip Hop’ franchise has always been about the people. The incredible talent who trusted us with their real lives, the exceptional producers who poured themselves into every storyline…” It continued, “Their dedication is why this franchise resonated for so many years. As we step into this final chapter, we’re making sure our ending hits like it should, for our talent in front of and behind the camera, and for every fan who’s been rocking with us from day one. Once more for the culture.”
You Already Know The Internet Can’t Believe This One
As soon as fans caught wind of the news, they ran straight to TSR’s Instagram comment section to sound off. Some were in straight disbelief, saying there’s no way ‘Love & Hip Hop’ could really be ending. While others felt like it was overdue and said it’s about time. Meanwhile, plenty of users kept it positive, wishing the cast members well and reflecting on all the moments the show gave over the years.
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One Instagram user @shellb_makeup said, “Everybody about to say the same thing 🤣 ’bout time’🤣”
Likewise, Instagram user @honeydavinci added, “Good, it was done after Stevie and Joseline. Time to move on“
And, Instagram user @shesomethngelse claimed, “Yall faking, imma miss them😂”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @jasmine_lasheay commented, “Some of the cast about to feel a financial dip 😩”
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While Instagram user @senaabean_ shared, “It’s been a looooong, long time cominggggg 🎵🎵✌🏾”
Lastly, Instagram user @_bigebb said, “I honestly don’t think they should end love and hip hop I think they should bring out a new generation and pass down the torch 😄”
Let’s Talk About ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Real Quick
‘Love & Hip Hop’ first hit the scene back in 2011 with its New York cast, and it didn’t take long for it to have the streets—and the timeline—in a chokehold. From day one, viewers were locked in watching OG’s like Chrissy Lampkin, Jim Jones, Olivia, and Yandy Smith navigate relationships, music, and messy moments that had everybody talking. What started in NYC quickly turned into a whole empire, expanding to Atlanta, Hollywood, and Miami—each city bringing its own drama, stars, and unforgettable storylines that kept the culture tuned in year after year.
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It doesn’t matter how cute an item of clothing it is — it can be made of sneaky polyester and other synthetic fibers that don’t hold up well or feel good on the skin. That’s why I’m paying extra special attention to what I’m putting on my body for my seasonal wardrobe refresh. One thing is for sure: I’ll only add a spring dress to my closet if it’s made of 100% cotton.
A purely cotton dress is bound to be durable, breathable and comfortable, which is exactly what you want in any piece of clothing, right? Although there are a lot of less-than-desirable fabrics hiding out on Amazon, there are 100% cotton dresses that are high quality and look it, too. This new way of shopping won’t break the bank, either, because prices start at under $20!
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15 100% Cotton Dresses on Amazon
1. Our Favorite: Available in six colors, this V-neck midi dress looks like its price tag has three digits. This $30 option has a button-up front and rolled sleeves that offer a polished look.
2. Flouncy Frills: Prepare to dress this Amazon Essentials pick up or down, as it has a versatile design. I love the midi length with tiers and feminine touches by the neckline.
3. Stretchy and Strapless: You’ll get the optimal fit with this Madewell midi dress, thanks to the smocked bodice and adjustable spaghetti straps. Throw on a cardigan or jean jacket, and you’re ready for the day.
4. Fabulous Fit-and-Flare: On days when you need things to be simple, this short-sleeve to-the-knee dress is a no-brainer. It’s basically a T-shirt dress with a couple of tiers for a little more interest.
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5. Casual Collar: Oversized? Check? Chic? Also check. This button-up maxi dress can be styled by rolling up the sleeves, adding a belt or whatever you’d like to make this striped number your own.
6. Pretty Prints: Spring fashion is about reincorporating color into your wardrobe, and this ruffle-sleeve maxi dress comes in fun patterns. Plus, the smocked bodice ensures busts of all sizes are comfortable.
7. Matching Moment: The thicker straps on this Amazon Essentials x Sofia Grainge dress mean you can wear your regular bra with it. Bonus: It comes in a mommy-and-me option, so you can get a matching look for your little one.
8. Colorful Citrus: You’ll look ready for a vacation in Italy when you wear this lemon-covered midi dress. It also comes in an orange print, and both options have unique scallop-edge straps.
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9. Must-Have Midi: This Petal & Pup short-sleeve number will work for various seasons, so have fun styling it. The cognac color and floral print aren’t too bold, making it a fit in many people’s wardrobes.
10. Gorgeous Gingham: If there’s ever a season to wear a gingham midi dress, it’s springtime. This option has cap sleeves and a collar for a country club-ready look.
11. Everyday Wear: This T-shirt midi dress gets the slightest upgrade with a thin waist tie. It’s still casual, but now you can define your waist as much (or as little) as you’d like.
12. Darling Denim: Available in six washes, this short denim dress will take you from country concerts to happy hour. Its square neckline, longer short sleeves and relaxed silhouette are all the makings for a flattering frock.
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13. Splurge Worthy: With a modest neckline and completely smocked bodice, you’ll experience all-day comfort in this Madewell midi number. It also comes in black and red, and each one has eyelet detailing on the hem.
14. Beach Babe: Wear it as a casual dress or cover-up by the pool; this to-the-knee V-neck option is super lightweight. Its three-quarter sleeves offer a bit of sun protection on unexpectedly hot days.
15. Wow-Worthy Waist: A simple V shape is all it takes to transform the look of your waistline. So, only snag this spaghetti-strap maxi dress if you want serious confidence.
Working at a boutique, I learned quickly that not every dress makes it past spring. You’d see someone buy a piece in March, wear it once or twice, then move on when the weather changed. The styles that actually lasted were always the same: easy midis, breezy maxis and throw-on dresses that feel right no […]
Met Gala 2026 isn’t just about fashion, it’s about who wins the night. And according to one PR expert, there’s one name fans should be watching closely: Maura Higgins. As anticipation builds ahead of Monday’s red carpet, celebrity PR specialist Kayley Cornelius is predicting that Maura Higgins could emerge as one of the biggest winners of the night.
Why The Met Gala Is More Than Just A Red Carpet
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The former reality star has been steadily building her presence in the U.S., thanks to her appearance on “The Traitors US” and an upcoming stint on “Dancing with the Stars,” and the Met Gala could be the moment that takes her to the next level. Held annually at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Met Gala has long been considered the most prestigious night in fashion.
But beyond the glitz and glamour, it’s also a strategic career move. “For any star, the Met Gala is their opportunity to make headlines and make a statement. It is not just about attending, it is about being talked about, and the ones who really benefit are the ones who are willing to take risks,” Cornelius explained.
“If you play it safe, you get forgotten,” she added. “If you go big, you win the internet, and that level of exposure is incredibly valuable because it keeps them relevant and positions them at the centre of the conversation.”
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Why Maura Higgins Could ‘Win The Internet’
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Cornelius pointed to Higgins as a prime example of someone perfectly positioned to capitalize on the moment. “For up-and-coming stars, this night can be a real breakthrough moment, and someone like Maura Higgins is a great example of someone who could gain big if she’s set to attend,” she said.
“As she continues to make strides in Hollywood and with her set to appear on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ later this year, this is a huge opportunity for her to build her profile and win over an even wider audience ahead of that,” she added. “A standout appearance on the carpet could help position her not just as another reality star, but as a serious name Hollywood celeb.”
Big Fashion Deals Could Be On The Line
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Higgins already has brand partnerships under her belt, but the Met Gala could push her into an entirely new tier. “She already has strong brand ties, including work with Alo Yoga, but this is the kind of platform that could elevate her into a completely different league,” Cornelius said.
“If she gets it right, she could easily find herself securing a major campaign with a luxury fashion house such as YSL or Dior,” she said. “Or even landing a partnership with a global name like Skims ahead of her time on the dancefloor.”
Other Names To Watch
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Higgins isn’t the only one who could benefit. Cornelius also highlighted rising pop group Katseye as a potential breakout if they make their Met Gala debut following their recent momentum. “Following a successful run at Coachella, a strong Met Gala moment could translate into a spike in music streams and help push them in front of a more global audience,” she explained.
For established stars, the Met Gala serves a different purpose: staying relevant. Cornelius pointed to Robert Pattinson as someone who could dominate the conversation if he attends. “He is already riding a major wave of momentum, and a standout look on the Met carpet would only add to that buzz,” she said. “It would keep him front and center in the conversation as awards season approaches, while also opening the door to even more opportunities off-screen.”
“A strong showing could see him land a major commercial deal tied to a new product launch or secure a high-profile magazine cover, all while building excitement and keeping fans hooked ahead of his upcoming releases,” she added.
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PR Expert Says Met Gala Is A ‘Career Move’ As All Eyes Turn To Maura Higgins
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At the end of the day, Cornelius says the Met Gala is far more strategic than it appears. “At the end of the day, it is not just a red carpet, it is a career move, and the celebrities who treat it that way are always the ones who come out on top,” she said.
And if she’s right, all eyes will be on Maura Higgins to see if she can turn fashion’s biggest night into her biggest breakthrough yet.
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