Fans are calling La La Anthony the ultimate “girl’s girl” after she gave them a lil’ peek into her bond with her son Kiyan Anthony’s girlfriend, Angel Bradley. La La came through with a cute video showing just how close she and Angel have gotten, and fans are loving every bit of their sweet connection!

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La La Anthony & Kiyan Anthony’s Girlfriend Are Givin’ Besties In NEW Clip

Recently, La La Anthony dropped a sweet video with Kiyan Anthony’s girlfriend, Angel Bradley, before they popped out for New York Fashion Week. The duo hopped on a viral TikTok trend, with La La writing, “How it feels when my son’s girlfriend is now my bestie.” And whew, they both came through with the looks! La La rocked a black-and-silver dress, while Angel served in a black cutout number. Additionally, La La captioned the cute clip. “My lil mini me @AngelBradley love you.” 

Social Media Can’t Get Enough Of La La & Angel’s Bond

Once The Shade Room Teens dropped the clip, fans wasted no time showing the ladies some love in the comment section. Heart-eye and fire emojis quickly took over, with plenty of folks calling La La a true “girl’s girl” and others saying she’s giving the ultimate boy mom energy!

Instagram user @callmebrincess_ wrote, ‘I love this for them 😍” 

Instagram user @tori_santana wrote, “La La is such a girls girl.” 

While Instagram user @__brebabyy wrote, “It gives she always wanted a gurllllaa lmao.” 

Then Instagram user @thinkhotpink_ wrote, “😍😍😍 La La always gave mother of boy never a boy mom we love that.” 

Another Instagram user @_lovebtw_ wrote, “Angel been a baddddieeee.” 

Instagram user @tamiaaaa_.x wrote, “😍😍😍😍 love them.” 

Then another Instagram user @aniiya.lensay wrote, “This is how you boy Mom!.” 

Finally, Instagram user @leniciac_x3 wrote, “both gorgeous 😍😍😍😍” 

Young Love! Kiyan & Angel Stay Serving Bae Goals

Kiyan Anthony and Angel Bradley have been locked in for a minute. The couple first popped out together back in July 2025, and they’ve been serving bae goals on social media ever since. Just a month later, Kiyan and Angel gave fans a lil’ peek at their date night vibes while coordinating in all-black fits. Angel filmed a cute moment from what looked like the passenger seat as Kiyan appeared to cruise behind the wheel and she sweetly caressed his face. Peep the adorable clip below.

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In the last 4–5 years, few action shows have risen to the same heights as Reacher, the critically acclaimed show on Prime Video starring Alan Ritchson. Before Reacher, Ritchson was moderately well-known for his roles in movies like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and older TV shows like Blue Mountain State, but his role in Reacher has taken his fame to new levels. Now, he can be seen starring in movies like War Machine, which are popular enough to crack the all-time top 10 most-watched list on the biggest streaming platform in the world, Netflix. As Ritchson’s stardom has continued to blossom, so too has the audience for Reacher, with more and more fans flocking to the show with each passing season on Prime Video.

Prime Video has aired four full seasons of Reacher to date, and the streamer was so confident that Season 4 was going to be a hit that the show was renewed for Season 5. Production on Season 5 is already underway, which should also allow the show to continue to return on a relatively speedy timeline. At the same time that the Reacher Season 4 finale aired on Prime Video today, the streamer also released all eight episodes of the first Reacher spin-off, Neagley, starring Maria Sten. Sten’s Neagley is one of the few characters to appear across all four seasons of Reacher. The review embargo for Neagley also lifted earlier in the week, and the show debuted to a strong 88% from critics on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. The show has also jumped into the Prime Video top 10 in more than 25 countries around the world, and with all eight episodes out now, it’s expected to continue this success into the coming weeks. The show currently ranks as the #2 most-watched series on the platform, second only to Reacher Season 4.

What Is ‘Neagley’ About?

Prime Video’s official synopsis for Neagley, which also stars Greyson Holt as Hudson Riley and Adeline Rudolph as Renee Birdwhistle, reads as follows: “Frances Neagley, a private investigator and former military protege of Jack Reacher, learns that a beloved friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident; using her knowledge, Neagley puts herself on a dangerous path to uncover evil.” Prime Video has yet to announce if Neagley Season 1 will be the first in several seasons, or if the show will be cancelled after one season. This will likely come down to viewership, so the series is off to a more than promising start.

Check out all episodes of Neagley on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the Reacher franchise.

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The man who sprayed vinegar at Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall was sentenced Thursday. 56-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak got 14 months in prison after reaching a deal with prosecutors. The sentencing came nearly eight months after the Jan. 27 assault. At the time, Minneapolis-St. Paul was facing an immigration crackdown that led to angry protests, arrests and the killing of two U.S. citizens by federal officers.

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Details About The Sentencing Of Anthony Kazmierczak

Also, Anthony Kazmierczak was sentenced to three years of supervised release. This includes no contact with Ilhan Omar. U.S. marshals escorted him from the courtroom after he was sentenced.

“This wasn’t a spur of the moment act,” U.S. District Judge Joan N. Ericksen said before handing down the sentence

The judge noted that Kazmierczak had secured tickets for the town hall weeks in advance. “An attack on a public figure is not a political statement. It is misguided, selfish, and inconsistent with any concept of a free or democratic society,” Judge Ericksen said. Spraying anything at an elected official “is a terrifying thing, and you knew that when you did it.”

Kazmierczak Apologizes For Attack On Rep. Ilhan Omar

Anthony, who has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, shook visibly at times as he sat at the defense table. He spoke quietly and with pauses, occasionally wiping away tears as he stood before Judge Ericksen.

Kazmierczak spoke about being a good neighbor, and how his troubles with insurance companies as well as prison had worsened his ailments. His attorney, John Fossum, argued that Kazmierczak had not been taking his mental health medications before the attack on Ilhan Omar. That lack of medication, he says, lowered Anthony’s inhibitions and contributed to what happened.

“I’ve spent enough time in jail thinking,” Kazmierczak said, his voice barely audible. “I really apologize to her for having put her through that,” he said, referring to Omar.

In an earlier hearing, the 56-year-old was unable to explain his actions, saying only “it’s fuzzy” when Judge Ericksen asked what he remembered. “I’m sorry if I scared you,” he wrote to Omar after the attack.

Anthony Planned The Attack, Prosecutors Said

During the town hall, witnesses saw Anthony Kazmierczak jump up from the audience, spraying liquid from a syringe at Ilhan Omar. He reportedly said she was “splitting Minnesota apart.” Omar’s security officers tackled Kazmierczak and turned him over to the police, who arrested him. Omar was not injured and continued with the town hall after the arrest. Authorities later determined he had sprayed her with a mixture of water and apple cider vinegar. He pleaded guilty to assaulting a U.S. officer.

The government sentencing memorandum, which prosecutors submitted to the court, said he had texted at least three people, indicating he planned to do something at the meeting involving Omar. However, he “would not answer their questions about his intent.” Additionally, he sent messages to a neighbor to arrange dog care and asked for the bail bond company’s contact information.

Moreover, the sentencing memo said Anthony Kazmierczak had long struggled with alcohol abuse. It also claimed the attacker had “a history of mental and emotional health concerns” and a string of health issues tied to his 2022 Parkinson’s disease diagnosis.

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Associated Press writer Tim Sullivan contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.

Roommates, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is beefing up his acting resume! Later this month, on Sept. 26, he’ll make his acting debut on the comedy sketch show, ‘Saturday Night Live.’ Then, several weeks later, he’ll be on our TV screens again! NBC recently revealed that Brunson will make a guest-starring appearance on ‘Law & Order: SVU’ this fall.

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A Joke Progressed Into A REAL Role On ‘Law & Order: SVU’ 

NBC dropped the surprise announcement on Thursday (Sept. 17). An Instagram video shows Jalen walking down a hallway and telling the surrounding crowd, “Try to get on SVU.” The text on the clip itself reads “How It Started,” with an arrow pointing right. After swiping, the post shows a photo of Jalen Brunson surrounded by ‘Law & Order: SVU’ production team and others, including the show’s star for the last 27 years, Mariska Hargitay. Yes, THEE Olivia Benson!

“When the plans finally make it out of the group chat 🤌 Jalen Brunson is officially headed to #SVU,” NBC’s caption said.

For those looking forward to Brunson’s SVU debut, he will appear in the season’s fifth episode. It is scheduled to air on Nov. 5. However, details on Brunson’s exact role weren’t revealed. In the photo NBC shared, he’s wearing a squad badge, which is often worn by actors playing police roles on the show. 

Fans React To Jalen Brunson’s Upcoming Role

In NBC’s comment section, fans — of the show and the game — joked about two captains coming together. Others shared additional manifestations they have for the ‘Law & Order’ series.

“Two captains to get the job dun dun at SVU,” @cherryy.luvss said.

@mleitten commented, “Can we also manifest Stabler to come back please?? We can’t just pretend he doesn’t exist!”

“Proof that if you want it enough it’ll happen,” @heather_corocan added.

@jcr2051 wrote, “Benson & Brunson 💙🧡.” 

“I’ve never seen a single episode 💀 but I promise you I’ll watch that episode 🔥🔥,” @ta.riqj said.

“Can’t wait to watch these two Captains together in SVU. ❤️,” @joguetkatrine added.

“Made my boy a cop 😂😂😂😂😂 yea Capt,” @__bran95 wrote.

@zey.yaniii commented, “He used his wish wisely I don’t understand why more celebrities don’t do this 😂.”

Mariska Hargitay & Her Family Turned Heads At The Emmys

Mariska Hargitay is a Knicks fan who attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals. At the time, New York rallied from a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107-106. That victory sparked the franchise to its first title since 1973. Hargitay and Jalen Brunson hugged on the court after the game.

The friendlies, Brunson and Hargitay, also linked up earlier this week! He made an appearance Monday in the opening of the Emmy Awards telecast that was hosted by ‘Law & Order: SVU’ superstar. Mariska turned heads on the carpet, not only for her stunning red gown, but for her beautiful family, including her and her husband’s three children! Her daughter, Amaya, was wearing a similar gown to mama!

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Fall gives us permission to dress a little more low-key, with comfortable knits, slipper-like boots and sweater dresses reigning supreme. Jeans are undoubtedly an autumn staple, but sometimes you need bottoms with that same effortless energy. Enter the Free People Moonflower Balloon Pants.

These billowy, bohemian-style pants are rising in popularity, making a statement while pairing easily with tees, flats and sweaters. But with the OG style quickly selling out (and at a steep $98 price), it’s a good idea to have a few backups on hand. Even better, the below lookalikes from Nordstrom, Amazon and Walmart include an array of colors, prints and aesthetics to help you find the balloon pants that feel most like you. With a starting price of $7, you might as well snap up more than one pair.

Bohemian-Inspired Balloon Pants

1. The Goldilocks of Pants: These maple-hued balloon pants have just the right amount of volume. They’re a subtle way to dip into the trend, making it easy to try something new.

2. Make a Statement: Add a maximalist touch with a sprinkle of polka dots. Thanks to the black-and-white color scheme, these balloon pants are still surprisingly versatile.

3. $7 Steal: Looking for a version with a bit of structure? Then turn to these best-selling high-waisted trousers, featuring sophisticated pleats, belt loops and leg cuffs.

4. Made for It Girls: If looking effortlessly cool is high on your list, then these front-pocket-adorned pants are for you. Further details include adjustable hem ties, upper ruching and an elastic waistband.

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5. Goes With Everything: Available in a smooth oatmeal hue, these crinkled balloon pants will become one of your most-reached-for clothing items.

6. Two-In-One: These high-waisted linen balloon pants combine the comfort of a breezy silhouette with the style of denim. The result? A trouser that’s undeniably chic.

7. Bright and Bold: Voluminous pants are already great, but snag them in a striking green hue for an option that sets you apart from the pack.

8. An Elegant Take: Smooth, drapey fabric elevates this camel-hued style, perfect for wearing the silhouette to the office or an evening dinner.

9. Flirty and Fun: Lace adorns the hemline of these drawstring trousers, adding a sweet and delicate touch. Style the pants with Mary Janes and a button-up cardigan for a flirty look.

10. A Bit of Texture: Frayed seams cover the front and back of these burnt orange barrel-leg pants, adding dimension and style intrigue. Further details include a stretchy waistband and side pockets.

11. Capsule Wardrobe Essential: Stick to the basics with these onyx pants, boasting a tie waist and stretchy ankle cuffs.

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If you want more science fiction beyond what Lanterns currently offers and you have no interest in revisiting the 2011 Green Lantern movie (despite making waves again on streaming), we have some good news for you. For no cost at all, you can watch the very best GL adaptation out there in the form of Green Lantern: The Animated Series — which can now be streamed on Tubi! If you haven’t given this 26-episode gem a try yet, consider this your summoning to Oa.

‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ Honors the Source Material While Diving Into New Sectors

From the creative minds of Batman: The Animated Series producer Bruce Timm, Avatar: The Last Airbender producer Giancarlo Volpe, and Scooby-Doo producer Jim Krieg, Green Lantern: The Animated Series hit Cartoon Network in 2011, meant to be in tandem with the Ryan Reynolds film. Of course, unlike the big-screen version, the often forgotten animated series honors the original DC Comics mythos and kickstarts an epic space adventure into full gear. When Green Lanterns Hal Jordan (Josh Keaton) and Kilowog (Kevin Michael Richardson) steal an experimental spacecraft called the Interceptor and head to the uncharted “Frontier Space” to investigate the deaths of several Green Lanterns, they discover a whole universe full of unexplored possibilities. Along the way, the pair are joined by the ship’s navigational AI named “Aya” (Grey DeLisle) and a repentant Red Lantern named Razer (Jason Spisak). Together, this group of heroes faces the vengeful Red Lantern Corps, hoping to stop them from spreading their hatred throughout the galaxy.

Like some of its DC-focused predecessors, Green Lantern: The Animated Series does the seemingly impossible by telling both a compelling story for mature audiences that also speaks to younger viewers. In short, it does what the very Green Lantern comic books aim to do. Utilizing many of the same mythos and concepts explored in Lanterns, Green Lantern: The Animated Series is willing to fully embrace the cosmic aspect of the Green Lantern franchise, visiting unique alien worlds with every episode and expanding the scope of the GL’s reach and heroism. The worldbuilding is astounding for a show that aired for only a single season on Cartoon Network — during the network’s now-defunct DC Nation programming block alongside Young Justice — as Green Lantern challenged its audience (and its characters) with unforeseen plot twists, vulnerable backstories, and reinterpretations of classic Green Lantern stories reworked for younger viewers.

‘Green Lantern: The Animated Series’ Continues to Make Waves Throughout DC Lore

In addition to following Hal Jordan and his cohorts through the stars, Green Lantern doubles as a redemption story for original characters like Razer and a journey of self-discovery for Aya. In short, the entire series — short-lived as it is — feels like a “cosmic odyssey” that speaks to what makes Green Lantern comics (especially the Geoff Johns era) so great. It even explores the Manhunters, which recently appeared on Lanterns. With colorful space battles and deep lore-building deviations that echo some of DC’s greatest comic panels, Green Lantern doesn’t leave much to be desired — except for the fact that we still want more, that is. Sadly, the show ended after only a season, though certainly not without plenty to do during those 26 episodes. It tells a largely complete story, but the show’s main cliffhanger is one that DC has been teasing fans with for over a decade.

While Hal Jordan and Kilowog are staples of Green Lantern comics, Razer and Aya were beloved franchise newcomers who graduated beyond the animated series itself. Aya would cameo in an episode of Justice League Action, while Razer would appear next alongside Kilowog in Young Justice, as both characters seek to continue where we left them. They also show up in the animated Tommorowverse and even more recently in the Green Lantern comic books penned by former Green Lantern: The Animated Series scribe Jeremy Adams (who also penned the animated streaming hit Batman: Knightfall — Part 1: Knightfall). No doubt, of all the media adaptations of Green Lantern and his mythos, the animated series has made the most impact — and it’s an impact we can continue to revisit for free on streaming.

Green Lantern: The Animated Series is available for streaming on Tubi.

Olivia Jade Giannulli is getting the heat for her latest fashion campaign. 

The 26-year-old social media influencer partnered with clothing brand Reformation for a limited-edition apparel launch that directly riffs on her involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal. 

However, while the line benefits an educational charity, her decision to poke fun at the controversy has instantly sparked widespread debate across social media.

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Taking part in a photoshoot for Reformation’s limited-edition College Crew line, Olivia posed wearing a gray crewneck sweatshirt emblazoned with the word “College” in bold black lettering across her chest. 

Olivia, the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli, styled the sweater over a white collared shirt alongside dark bottoms. 

Another photo from the campaign showed the influencer posing topless behind a red clutch paired with charcoal pleated trousers.

Reformation shared the images in a collaborative post on Instagram, adding a caption that read, “@oliviajade is back on campus in a crew that suits her better than the other kind. Thanks for being a Good Sport, Olivia.”

The caption noted that all proceeds from the sale of the sweater will go to a nonprofit that expands college access and opportunities for students from under-resourced communities.

Critics Slam Olivia Jade Giannulli’s Campaign As ‘Out of Touch’ and Driven by Privilege

Sweater weather may be synonymous with fall, and yet we can’t help but shop for cozy, soft, effortlessly chic dresses right now. Go figure. To feed our autumnal obsession, we’re creeping on over to Amazon, where the styles are high-end but the prices are impressively low, and it’s all thanks to its annual Prime Big Deal Days sale.

With so many fall dresses marked down right now, it may be hard to choose just one — we don’t blame you. During Amazon October Prime Day, happening October 6 and 7, you can save big on warm-hued maxis, trendy denim vest minis, snuggly sweater dresses and more, starting as low as $16. In addition to uncovering tons of rich-looking dresses, we noticed several on-sale finds from top brands we love, including Free People, Gap and Levi’s. Browse our favorite early Fall Prime Day deals now before the crowd gets wind.

17 Early October Prime Day Fall Dress Deals

1. Our Favorite: There’s nothing better than finding a dress that transitions well from summer to fall. This floral midi dress nails the look effortlessly; the loose, A-line silhouette is ideal for warm-ish days, the puffed sleeves provide coverage, and the brown pattern sets the tone for the season — was $46, now $36!

2. Rich Mom: The most posh women you know are wearing this elegant dress style, which also has a flattering appearance due to the tie-waist design. It comes in tons of autumnal hues, including burgundy, coffee and deep green — was $40, now $30!

3. Everyday Ease: Even if it’s 80 degrees outside, you can still channel the fall ambiance with this easy-breezy peasant dress. The long balloon-like sleeves, loose silhouette and darker color pattern give off the seasonal vibes without making you overly hot — was $38, now $30!

4. Year-Round Staple: Our denim pieces slowly start to make an appearance once October rolls around, however, we like that this Levi’s vest dress can be worn all year round. To style it for fall, layer a lace long-sleeve underneath and add knee-high boots. Then swap the extras for a bralette and sandals come summer — was $70, now $40!

5. Boutique Style: If we didn’t know any better, this long-sleeved dress would be hanging in an upscale Charleston boutique. Alas, it’s an Amazon find (with a low on-sale price) — was $50, now $18!

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6. Fall Must-Have: A sweater dress is just the thing to wear when the temperatures start to go below 60 degrees, and this cable knit number is pretty darn perfect. It has that cozy, chunky appearance that will make you feel like you’re wearing a blanket — was $50, now $36!

7. Boho Babe: Yes, Free People is actually on Amazon. Even better? This dainty maxi dress is also a whopping 50% off. The vintage-looking piece has mesh quarter-length sleeves, feminine lace trim and a cinched waist, making it look every bit its original price — was $198, now $99!

8. Going Viral: Brown fashion pieces are soaring in popularity for fall, so why not build out your seasonal wardrobe with this on-trend midi dress. It features a deep coffee color and satin-like floral appliqués that seal the deal — was $50, now $37!

9. Cozy-Chic: Your fall closet isn’t complete without a few corduroy pieces, so if you’re lacking in that department, let this mini shirtdress fix that. The soft corduroy style feels perfect for fall, especially when paired with boots — was $32, now $23!

10. Laid-Back Luxe: Look the part when you go apple picking when you throw on this effortlessly cute plaid shirtdress. It comes in several color combinations, but we like this brown style best. Plus, it’s one of the select ones on sale right now — was $53, now $37!

11. No Brainer: While we love an oversized sweater dress, sometimes we want something a little more put together, which is where this A-line knit dress comes in. It shows off your hourglass frame by gently hugging your curves — was $41, now $16!

12. Farmers’ Market Chic: Whether you’re running errands or browsing the local veg stand, do so while wearing this casual yet luxe-looking mini. Designed with balloon long sleeves, a tassel tie and a tiered skirt, this dress pretty much guarantees compliments — was $51, now $35!

13. Instant Upgrade: Bridal showers, date nights and vacation trips all call for dresses that look a little more upscale, and that’s just what you get with this Free People pick. The paisley and floral pattern alone gives it that designer flair — was $168, now $109!

14. Must-Try: This maxi dress from Gap balances cool-girl denim style with a feminine twist. It’s all thanks to the cute puffed sleeves and peasant-style bodice — was $80, now $64!

15. Instantly Taller: Forget the heels! This knit fall dress makes you look inches taller due to its V-neckline and vertical ‘lines’ that draw the eye up and down — was $37, now $20!

16. Soft Statement: There’s something about a throw-on-and-go dress that makes life so much simpler. This flowy A-line option is one to have in your back pocket. The ruffle hem, smocked waist and V-neckline give the dress tons of personality, so you don’t even need accessories — was $50, now $20!

17. Last But Not Least: Whoever said florals aren’t for fall was seriously mistaken. This floor-length maxi dress features a wildflower-like print that embodies the calming cottagecore trend with ease — was $28, now $24!

Snoopy is a comic-strip character who somehow became bigger than the strip itself. Part of that comes from how easily Charles M. Schulz could reinvent him without ever making him feel inconsistent. The cartoonist used the beagle’s wild imagination to give him hilarious personalities and storylines that continue to define Peanuts.

That range gave Schulz decades of material, but it also makes choosing the character’s most memorable moments surprisingly difficult. That is not to take credit away from the strip’s other incredible characters, but there is just something about Snoopy that makes him impossible to outshine. To prove that, here are the five best Snoopy comics ever, ranked.

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Snoopy vs. the Red Baron

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What better way to understand Snoopy’s wild imagination than his never-ending battle with the Red Baron? In the October 10, 1965, strip, Snoopy climbed onto his doghouse, imagined it was a British Sopwith Camel fighter plane, and became the World War I Flying Ace for the first time. His mission was to find the Red Baron and shoot him down. Of course, nothing went according to plan. Now, the Red Baron was based on real German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, but Schulz never actually drew Snoopy’s enemy into the strip, which made the rivalry even funnier.

Readers only experience these enormous aerial battles through Snoopy, who sits on top of an ordinary doghouse while imagining gunfire, enemy planes, emergency landings, and heroic missions across Europe. The joke works because Snoopy never treats any of it like make-believe. To him, the danger is very real, and the Red Baron absolutely must be defeated. The whole concept started as one gag but became one of Snoopy’s defining alter egos, even when the enemy himself never appeared on the page.

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Happiness Is a Warm Puppy

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Some of the best Peanuts comics aren’t the funny ones. The April 25, 1960, strip simply has Lucy walk over to Snoopy, pat him on the head, pull him into a hug, and then leave after saying, “Happiness is a warm puppy.” It is an unusually sweet moment for Lucy, who normally has a far more complicated relationship with Snoopy. In fact, she regularly gets annoyed by Snoopy’s behavior and is especially disgusted whenever he tries to kiss her, while Snoopy seems to enjoy getting under her skin. That makes this rare moment of genuine affection between the two feel even sweeter.

It’s also a testament to Schulz’s brilliant ability to find something surprisingly big in an ordinary childhood moment. Even Snoopy’s reaction sells the idea, as his expression goes from pleased to completely content the second Lucy wraps her arms around him. What makes this strip even more memorable is what happened afterward. The phrase became so popular that Schulz used it as the basis for the 1962 book Happiness Is a Warm Puppy, which offered more little definitions of happiness from the Peanuts world and spent 45 weeks on The New York Times Best Seller list. Just like that, a four-panel interaction between Lucy and Snoopy had somehow become one of the defining moments associated with Peanuts.

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Joe Cool’s First Appearance

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Snoopy has imagined himself as everything, but none of his alter egos are as effortlessly ridiculous as Joe Cool. The character first appeared in the May 27, 1971, Peanuts strip, when Snoopy suddenly decided he was a college student hanging around the student union. Linus even plays along by asking how he did in chemistry class, but Joe Cool has bigger concerns. He thinks chemistry is a drag, and being seen around campus is clearly much more important. That first strip is simple but already contains almost everything that makes Joe Cool work.

All Snoopy needs to turn into him are his sunglasses and an extremely laid-back attitude. Later strips expanded the joke by turning his doghouse into a dorm room and letting Joe spend more time around the student union while he chased the college experience without showing much interest in actually going to class. The official Peanuts description still calls him the “ultimate big beagle on campus,” which is about as accurate as it gets. More than anything, Joe Cool works because he exaggerates a side of Snoopy that was already there. The character has never suffered from a lack of confidence, but Joe Cool turns that into an entire personality.

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Dark and Stormy Night – World’s Shortest Novel

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Snoopy may be a terrible novelist, but nobody can question his commitment to the craft. His writing career officially began in the July 12, 1965, Peanuts strip, when he dragged a typewriter onto the roof of his doghouse and began with the immortal words, “It was a dark and stormy night.” From there, Snoopy’s world-famous author persona became one of Schulz’s funniest recurring ideas, as the beagle spent years trying to write the great American novel from the least original opening imaginable.

The joke was even smarter than it first appeared. Of course, Snoopy did not invent the sentence. It comes from Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s 1830 novel Paul Clifford and had already become a famous example of overwrought writing by the time Schulz borrowed it. That was exactly the point, though, as Snoopy approached the cliché with complete seriousness. Schulz took the gag even further in 1971 with Snoopy and “It Was a Dark and Stormy Night,” a published book built around Snoopy’s adventures as an author. The actual novel may not be much, but as a Peanuts joke about ambition and confidence, the strip is still perfect.

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Snoopy’s First Appearance

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Any list like this would obviously be incomplete without Snoopy’s actual debut. It is almost strange to look back at Snoopy before he became the character he is today. He made his first Peanuts appearance on October 4, 1950, just two days after Schulz launched the strip. The character’s introduction doesn’t feature his iconic doghouse or any mention of his many personas. Instead, the strip shows Snoopy wandering beneath Patty’s window box and ending up soaked when she waters her flowers.

This simple moment turns the future star of Peanuts into the punchline of a hilarious visual gag. What’s fascinating is how early Snoopy actually behaved much more like an ordinary dog, while the huge personality and imagination that would eventually define him came much later. Nobody reading this tiny four-panel joke could have known that the nameless little dog would eventually become a novelist, fighter pilot, college heartthrob, and arguably the most recognizable character any comic strip has ever produced. The first Snoopy strip is not his funniest or most imaginative adventure, but as beginnings go, it feels extremely special in hindsight.

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2016 – 2017-00-00

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  Aiden Lewandowski

  Charlie Brown (voice)

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  Emma Yarovinsky

  Sally Brown (voice)

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  Bella Stine

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  Lucy van Pelt (voice) / Crybaby Boobie (voice) / Peggy Jean (voice)

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  Jude Perry

  Linus van Pelt (voice)

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Diddy is speaking out after his lawyers reportedly filed a motion to withdraw from a civil lawsuit, citing unpaid legal fees. Three of Diddy’s attorneys claimed that the music mogul hasn’t paid legal fees for six months. However, Diddy denied the claims, saying the unpaid fees are part of a business dispute.

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Diddy Denies Attorneys’ Claim Of Unpaid Legal Fees

Aht! Aht! Diddy isn’t having it after his attorneys claimed that he hasn’t paid their legal fees in more than six months. The music mogul released a statement after the lawyers filed a motion seeking removal from a civil lawsuit, according to USA Today.

Michael Tremonte, Katie Renzler, and Erica Wolff from Sher Tremonte LLP had been representing Combs in a multi-million-dollar defamation lawsuit. The lawsuit was reportedly filed against music manager Courtney Burgess after he claimed to have video footage of Comb’s freak-offs. Nexstar Media and Burgess’ attorney, Ariel Mitchell, were also named in the complaint.

Tremonte filed its motion to withdraw as Diddy’s counsel on Monday, September 14. Diddy is serving time in federal prison after being convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs’ release date is reportedly in 2028, and he reportedly responded to the attorneys’ claims via his representative, Juda Engelmayer. The statement was published on Wednesday, September 16, via USA Today.

Diddy says that he decided to change attorneys because he was being overcharged by the law firm.

“I made the decision to switch lawyers because I won’t let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved,” reads the statement. “This is strictly a business matter, and any talk about unpaid fees is just part of our dispute over those unapproved charges.”

His Attorneys’ Claim Unpaid Legal Fees

Tremonte and his firm were defending Combs in his $100 million defamation lawsuit, and he claims the 56-year-old hasn’t paid legal fees in “over six months.”

Furthermore, the attorney claims that the Bad Boy Records founder hasn’t made himself available for direct communication for several months, per NBC News.

“The Firm’s representation has been rendered unreasonably difficult by Mr. Combs’s lack of cooperation, resulting in a breakdown in attorney-client communications and rendering Sher Tremonte incapable of continuing to provide effective legal services to Mr. Combs,” claimed Tremonte, adding that Diddy “declined to make himself available for timely, substantive, and direct communications…”

Lawyer Doubled Down Following Diddy’s Denial

Tremonte responded after the 56-year-old claimed he’d been overcharged by his law firm, according to NBC News. The attorney reiterated his claim that the mogul was uncooperative while calling the overcharge accusation “false.”

“As stated in our court filings, we are withdrawing from representing him because he has not paid his long-overdue invoices and has become uncooperative,” he said. “Any suggestion that we overcharged him is simply false.”

Furthermore, Tremonte claimed that there’s been a “total breakdown in cooperation and communication between Mr. Combs and the Firm.”

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