Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Widow’s Bay Episode 9.

One of the best parts about watching TV is coming up with your own theories about what will happen next, but what can make a series even more impressive is when the writers create truly original twists that flip those theories on their head. Apple TV’s new hit series, Widow’s Bay, has now proven one popular fan theory completely wrong, but the way the information is revealed just so happens to play out in one of the funniest scenes on television this year.

Widow’s Bay’ Episode 9 Features One of the Show’s Funniest Scenes

Episode 9 of Widow’s Bay starts with a fierce storm descending upon the island. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) reluctantly agrees to sound the emergency siren and alert people to gather in a storm shelter underneath Town Hall for everyone’s safety. It’s clear by this point that the curse hasn’t truly been broken, and Patricia Moyer (Kate O’Flynn) discovers the reason why: Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater) actually still has one living descendant. Wyck Crawford (Stephen Root) informs Tom that he has asked Rosemary (Dale Dickey) to look at the Warren family genealogy to discover who this person might be. What transpires after that is a hilarious five-minute monologue in which Rosemary reveals the results of her research. In all the chaos of the storm, she’s somehow found the time to make transparencies so she can conduct an entire presentation on an overhead projector instead of merely telling them who the descendant is.

Rosemary’s gruff voice starts rattling off the entire Warren family tree, which starts way, way back in the 1600s. From there, she goes through every single member of the family, hilariously riffing on the reasons why various descendants didn’t continue the line (“dead baby, dead baby, lesbian…”). This rundown of several centuries of Widow’s Bay history is complete with side comments about two siblings marrying each other and an apparent murder mystery (“The husband did it”). Tom, Patricia, and Wyck exchange frustrated glances, increasingly dismayed by how long the story is taking but not brave enough to interrupt Rosemary during her spiel.

The entire scene is incredibly funny and offers plenty of background on an important family in the lineage of Widow’s Bay, but it also serves as a masterclass in comedic timing from Dickey, who turns something as small as a smoke break into a hilarious bit. Rosemary has clearly spent time on this presentation, and her colleagues are going to sit and listen to every bit of research she’s uncovered. Yet this hysterically funny scene in the penultimate episode of Widow’s Bay‘s first season does hold significance to the story, while offering the actors involved another chance to showcase their comedic skills.

One of ‘Widow’s Bay’s Biggest Fan Theories Is Hilariously Subverted in Episode 9

Many fans previously theorized that Tom’s wife, Lauren (Meredith Casey), and his son, Evan (Kingston Rumi Southwick), were Warren’s true descendants. This would’ve explained the mysterious turn of events when Tom and Lauren tried to leave the island for her to give birth to Evan. Instead, Rosemary reveals that Warren’s last living descendant is none other than their sweet, doddering, and very old co-worker, Ruth Livingston (K Callan). With this surprise twist, Widow’s Bay sticks to what it does best — zig when most shows would zag. The spirit of the show (and of the town of Widow’s Bay itself) is that you never know where danger is going to lurk, or what insane lengths a person will have to go through to save themselves. By choosing Ruth as the descendant, the show’s writers have set up an exciting and intriguing plot point. Will Tom and Wyck actually go through with killing Ruth in order to end the curse? Will viewers get more answers about the circumstances surrounding Tom’s wife? Will anything bad happen to the residents of Widow’s Bay if Ruth is out of the picture?

While it’s unclear whether any other fan theories about the show will end up panning out, one thing is for certain: Widow’s Bay never relies on traditional opportunities for humor. What other show could take a genealogy presentation and turn it into one of the best scenes on television? With inventive writing and spot-on performances, the horror-comedy is a must-watch, especially with the finale looming. Thanks to the confirmation that Widow’s Bay has been picked up for a Season 2, this means that there’ll be even more episodes to explore this cursed island, and even more chances for laughs.

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April 28, 2026

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Apple TV

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Katie Dippold

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Sam Donovan, Andrew DeYoung, Hiro Murai, Ti West

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In my eyes, pants are strictly a winter style necessity. As for summer? Well, this time of year is meant for skirts. Skirts will always be a part of my warm-weather wardrobe, and this year they are the it-girl fashion item.

There are four specific skirt styles defining summer: drop-waist silhouettes, textured picks, ruffles and slip skirts. My recommendation is to add one of each to your closet for endless flirty outfit options that will have you looking and feeling your best all season long. I found plenty of options from retailers like Amazon, Nordstom and Macy’s. Keep reading to find the best summer skirts to add to your closet STAT.

4 Warm Weather Skirt Trends To Add to Your Closet

Drop Waist Skirts

1. Breezy and Fun: Ease into the drop waist skirt trend with this lightweight and breathable maxi that comes in two neutral hues. Honestly, you’ll want to swap all your jean shorts for this once you slip into the flowy silhouette.

2. Preppy Chic: Classic tweed fabric gets a 21st-century revamp with this bright drop waist silhouette. The style is especially great for those with larger behinds because it offers extra room.

3. Boho Dreams: If you aren’t a fan of long denim skirts, this tiered style will definitely change your mind. The loose, flouncy silhouette is ideal for hot days, especially when spent at music festivals or parks.

4. So Romantic: A drop waist skirt — specifically, this sophisticated cotton twill pick — is the ideal date night bottom because of its A-line cut that elongates and slims.

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Textured Skirts

5. Mover and Shaker: Few things are more fun than this tiered fringed skirt. It sways with every step you take — just imagine how it’ll shimmy when you’re on the dance floor.

6. Sparkle All Night: You’ll twinkle like the North Star when the sun (or disco ball!) catches the chunky flower sequins on this playful sheer maxi.

7. A Lotta Lace: Forget itty bitty lace detailing. We’re seeing maximalist-inspired full lace skirts this summer. This boho-esque lace maxi is by far our fave, and it comes in four pretty colors.

8. Flirty All Around: There are so many eye-catching elements of this skirt. Between the silky fabric, lace trim and asymmetrical hem, you’d think it’d be too much, but it blends for a gorgeous statement-making wardrobe must-have.

Ruffle Skirts

9. Ruffles Galore: You know how the saying goes — go big or go home! This extra feminine skirt is made with seemingly endless ruffles for an elegant ballerina vibe.

10. Special Secret: Never worry about a wardrobe malfunction thanks to the under-shorts expertly hidden in this pretty lace-trim ruffle skort.

11. Florals for All: Flower prints and ruffles are a match made in heaven. We’ve already bought three colors of this flouncy, floral maxi because the price is tough to beat.

12. Yee Haw: The 1800s called, and they’re jealous of this super chic western skirt, with its high-low silhouette, lacey details and charming ruffles.

Slip Skirts

13. The Real Deal: You’ll get one to two wears out of polyester slip skirts, but this 100% silk design? With proper care, it will last in your closet for decades.

14. Easy Care: Silk isn’t always tough to care for. Just take this washable silk skirt from Quince — it can be thrown in the machine and hung to dry.

15. Just Like Leggings: Contrary to popular belief, slip skirts don’t have to be shiny or silky. This curve-hugging design feels comparable to leggings. In fact, it might be comfier.

16. Matchy Matchy: Cue the easiest summer outfit. When you have this lace-lined maxi and the matching babydoll shirt, you’ll be ready for anything in minutes.

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Alana Haim is a proud Valley girl — but that didn’t stop her from creating custom gear to support the New York Knicks while sitting courtside at the 2026 NBA Finals. 

The musician and actress — who was born and raised in Los Angeles along with her sisters and bandmates, Danielle and Este Haim — partied with friend Taylor Swift at Game 4 of the finals on Wednesday, June 10, which didn’t sit well with some critics who called them out for jumping on the Knicks bandwagon. 

“I’m from L.A., and I love the Lakers, but I also love the Knicks,” Alana, 34, told Vogue in a story published on Thursday, June 11. “It’s just such an incredible season for them, and it was such an honor to root for them. That was, I think, maybe the greatest basketball game ever played, and I’m hoping they bring home the championship, because they’re such an incredible team.”

The Knicks erased a 29-point deficit, the largest in NBA Finals history, and defeated the San Antonio Spurs 107-106 in Game 4, putting the franchise one win away from their first NBA title since 1973. 

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While most sports fans view the cities of New York and Los Angeles as fierce, storied adversaries, Alana doesn’t see it that way. 

“I think we can all be friends,” she argued. “There’s no animosity there.”

At Game 4, Alana, her sisters and Swift, 36, were decked out in custom, pop culture-inspired Knicks shirts that Alana made by hand. 

Alana’s read “Knickelback,” while sisters Este and Danielle rocked “Knickole Kidman” and “Knickolas Cage,” respectively, and Swift’s said “Stevie Knicks.”

“If I’m getting anything out of this experience, it’s that I really just want people to go out and make shirts,” she told Vogue. “It’s such a fun hobby, and it’s so easy to do. I’m a Sagittarius, so there’s a graveyard of arts and crafts that I’ve done, from needlepoint to bedazzling. I really just want people to do more arts and crafts!”

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Alana peeled back the layers of her creative process, revealing that the shirts were all the brainchild of Swift. 

“I got a text from Taylor that was really the text that you want to get as an amateur screen printer. She said, ‘I want to wear this shirt to the game, can you make it for me?’” Alana said. “And I was like, ‘I thought you would never ask, this is my dream.’ Whenever I start out a session with a friend, I go, ‘Let’s talk about fonts, let’s talk about sizing,’ and [Swift] came up with Stevie Knicks.”

Alana continued, “We were kind of going back and forth with these puns; we really just wanted to have fun, because we were so excited that we were going to the game, and I thought it would make people laugh, so we put them on shirts and all decided to wear them.”

Roommates, Jennifer Williams is seemingly setting the tone for the married couples who plan to be outside this summer. A viral video shows the ‘Basketball Wives’ star turning up with her husband, Christian Gold, and of course, the internet has thoughts.

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Whew! Jennifer Williams Brings The Energy In Viral Video

Jennifer Williams has folks online cutting UP with reactions after a clip showed her turning up with her hubby Christian Gold. The footage shows the duo in what looks like a club setting. While the DJ spins the music and the strobe lights flash, fans lock in on ONE thing — Jennifer dropping it extra low on her man. The reality star clearly has a time as she smiles while scrubbing the ground, if you catch our drift! Meanwhile, Christian looks like he’s loving every second, standing right behind her and hyping her up while the music plays. Even though the couple was having a time, folks online were quick to share their reactions, with some even telling Jen she was hitting the moves all wrong.

The Internet Weighs In On Jennifer’s Dance Moves

Of course, reactions flooded The Shade Room’s comment section. Plenty of folks said this is what being outside with your man should look like, while others joked that Jennifer must have some auntie knees.

Instagram user @wowreallyraven wrote, “That’s the dance I do when I get down and can’t get up. 😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @shawneymarie wrote, “She’s having fun with her HUSBAND as she should! 👏🏽

While Instagram user @_adoreraee_ wrote, “Why you on the ground girl ??? GET UP.” 

Then Instagram user @preeconsuelaa wrote, “She can’t get back up but go Jenn😂😂😂😂😂😂” 

Another Instagram user @kgood1218 wrote, “Yes Jen, you got the auntie get low moves going on😂❤️ now get on up sis…them knees on fire ain’t it?!😂”

Instagram user @jameliaa__x wrote, “She probably still in that same spot 😂😂😂” 

Then another Instagram user @popculturefigurines wrote, “She is signaling for him to pull her up… He is missing it. They are not in sync. 😂😂😂” 

Instagram user @adifferent_qingkie wrote, “Why is Jen backing it up for his feet?? Girl, that’s not the position 😂😂😂” 

Finally, Instagram user @quisha__rn wrote, “Her knees better than mine, ain’t mad 😂😂😍😍” 

Christian Gold Previously Showed Off His Bold Tattoo Dedicated To Jennifer

Jennifer Williams and Christian Gold’s love goes beyond the club. In 2025, he shocked social media after he debuted a fresh tattoo portrait of Jennifer’s face on his head. At the time, a Los Angeles tattoo artist BK Kim shared a clip of his work on Christian. The video shows him inking Jennifer’s face on the back of Christian’s head. Christian later posted the video on his own Instagram account along a heartfelt message for Jennifer.

“worth the pain.
the love I have for my wife is unexplainable.
being your partner in this cruel world is an honor.
thank you BK for capturing every detail, my brother.
can’t wait for the next project,” Gold wrote.

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Ridley Scott’s career is usually discussed through the giants first: Alien for sci-fi horror, Blade Runner for cyberpunk, Gladiator for the modern historical epic, The Martian for survival cinema, and now The Dog Stars, his upcoming return to science fiction after nearly a decade away from the genre. But somewhere between his mythic worlds and futuristic nightmares sits one of his most punishingly grounded films, which is now streaming on Peacock.

It’s a war movie that strips away the grandeur people often associate with his name and drops the audience straight into panic, smoke, rotor blades, radio chatter, and bodies moving through streets where every corner feels like a trap. The film came out in 2001, runs for 144 minutes, and is adapted from Mark Bowden’s 1999 nonfiction book about the 1993 U.S. military operation in Mogadishu, Somalia.

The film is Black Hawk Down, and it is now streaming on Peacock after joining the platform’s June lineup. Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Tom Sizemore, William Fichtner, Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Piven, Orlando Bloom, and Tom Hardy help fill out one of the most stacked war-movie ensembles. The movie earned $173 million worldwide against a $92 million budget, landed four Oscar nominations, and won for Best Film Editing and Best Sound. And it’s obvious that more than two decades later, it still remains one of the clearest bridges between old-school war epics and the hyper-immersive military storytelling that shaped later films, television, and even games like Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Ridley Scott’s Next Sci-Fi Movie Makes This Streaming Arrival Even Better Timed

The Peacock arrival also lands at a useful moment for Scott’s larger career conversation. His next film, The Dog Stars, is set to hit theaters starting August 28, 2026, with Jacob Elordi and Josh Brolin leading a post-apocalyptic sci-fi story about a former pilot and an ex-Marine searching for hope after a devastating flu pandemic. Scott has not directed a sci-fi film since Alien: Covenant in 2017, so his return to the genre naturally pulls attention back to the range of his filmography. Black Hawk Down, however, is the reminder that his best work has never depended on one lane.

Black Hawk Down is now streaming on Peacock. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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December 28, 2001

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145 minutes

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Ken Nolan, Mark Bowden

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Do you believe in aliens? Or, a better question might be: Do you believe in movies about aliens?

The sci-fi genre is littered with them and some of the very best are from maestro Steven Spielberg (E.T., Close Encounters of the Third Kind). His Disclosure Day (in theaters starting Friday, June 12) is a throwback in the best way. While it isn’t a direct sequel to any of his films, viewers won’t have to squint too hard to find an obvious thematic through line to much of his previous work.

The acclaimed director, working off his own original story (with a script by David Koepp), has a jubilant winner here that despite a few weaker plot details will make even the biggest skeptic a believer. The movie is a bighearted, emotional chase that’s action-packed from the jump.

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Daniel (Josh O’Connor) is a whistleblower on the run from some shady characters (including a menacing Colin Firth). They’re holding his girlfriend, Jane (Eve Hewson), hostage as the duo work to expose shocking information about extraterrestrial life.

Meanwhile, Margaret (an outstanding Emily Blunt) is a Kansas City weather reporter experiencing odd things: She’s suddenly fluent in multiple languages, and can telepathically connect with people, much to the dismay of her hapless boyfriend (a very funny Wyatt Russell).

When she collapses on set after making a series of clicking sounds, it’s clear that something is going on. To reveal much more about Daniel and Margaret’s strange connection would spoil things, but let’s just say that Spielberg asks viewers to imagine what it would mean to discover that we’re not alone. Could the world be trusted with such information? Would it bring people together or further divide them? Moviegoers can probably guess where Spielberg is likely to land on that question, but just because you know a destination doesn’t mean it’s not worth taking the journey.

Racing against the clock, the intense Disclosure Day is full of giant set pieces (including a thrilling train scene reminiscent of Indiana Jones) that will delight viewers of all ages.

Aliens may or may not be real. But Disclosure Day will make you want to believe.

Below, what other critics are saying about Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, which currently has an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

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NPR: “I wish Disclosure Day itself were a more complex movie. Spielberg’s storytelling is often described as overly sentimental, which isn’t always fair; his previous work, the semi-autobiographical The Fabelmans, was one of the most genuinely moving films of his career. But sentimentality does ultimately overwhelm Disclosure Day, especially in the big finale, when the movie strains to bring its characters and indeed all of humanity together.”

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Slate: “Forty-four years after he imagined the friendship between a suburban grade-schooler and a stranded alien, here was the now-79-year-old filmmaker again taking a crack at a story in which humanity learns for the first time that we are not alone.”

Variety: “Spielberg, as part of the film’s publicity, has suggested that he believes in alien visitations, and that he’s an advocate for disclosure. But where Close Encounters tapped into the mystery of all this with an innocence that was both starry-eyed and spectacular, Disclosure Day feels like a thriller docudrama that’s too cut-and-dried about what it believes. The actors are quite good (especially Blunt, who makes you feel she’s seeing the uncanny), but for all the film’s slow build it doesn’t take us anywhere overly surprising. It just confirms the “truth” that’s been out there for so long it’s starting to feel like a fairy tale for the dispossessed.”