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Portuguese soccer star Quévin Castro died at age 25 after collapsing during a match.
The central midfielder was competing in a friendly preseason match between his team, Real Sport Clube, and rivals Estrela de Amadora at Estádio das Seixas stadium in Malveira, Portugal, on Saturday, August 22, when he collapsed. He was transferred to a local hospital where he was ultimately pronounced dead, per Press Association.
The Lisbon Football Association announced the tragic news in a Facebook post mourning Castro.
“To the family, friends, and the affiliated club [Real Sport Clube], we extend our deepest condolences during this tragic time for Portuguese football,” the organization wrote on Saturday.
His current team, Real Sport Clube, also paid tribute via social media, writing, “Quevin Castro was far more than a player, he was a member of our family, leaving a mark on all those who had the privilege of knowing him, both on and off the pitch.”
“At this time of grief, Real Sport Clube – Futebol, SAD extends its most sincere condolences to the family and all friends of Quevin Castro, expressing its full solidarity and unconditional support,” the club’s statement read. “May the memory of Quevin Castro live on in our hearts. Rest in peace.”
Real Sport Clube’s friendly match against Estrela de Amadora was postponed indefinitely following Castro’s death.
Estrela de Amadora paid its respects to Castro’s teammates and family, sharing the team’s “deepest sorrow for the passing of Quevin Castro, player for [Real Sport Clube].”
“At this moment of profound sadness, Estrela da Amadora extend their most heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Quevin Castro, as well as to the entire Real Massama structure,” Estrela de Amadora’s statement read. “Our thoughts are with all those close to him. Rest in peace, Quevin.”
Castro played for several English teams throughout his nine-year soccer career, including a two-year stint with West Bromwich Albion from 2021 to 2023. During his stint with West Brom — whose players are known as the Baggies — he was loaned out to Burton, Notts County and Gateshead.
He later played for Cambridge City and Eastbourne Borough in 2025 and 2026 before returning home to Portugal to sign with Real Sport Clube in June. Tragically, Castro died before he was ever able to play in an official match with Real Sport Clube.

Quévin Castro, of West Bromwich Albion, and Nuno Tavares, of Arsenal, face off in 2021 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
His former team West Bromwich Albion announced plans to honor Castro during the Baggies’ match against Burnley on Sunday, August 23.
“West Bromwich Albion are devastated to learn of the untimely passing of Quevin Castro, aged just 25,” the team said in a statement. “Albion will pay tribute to Quevin on Sunday, with a period of applause in the 25th minute of the fixture against Burnley. [Coach] James Morrison’s men will also wear black armbands.”
The Baggies went on to offer condolences to Castro’s loved ones, saying, “The thoughts of everyone at Albion are with Quevin’s loved ones at this desperately sad time.”
Notts County Football Club — whom Castro played for on loan in 2022 — said in its own statement that the organization was “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear about the player’s death.
Martha Stewart is expanding her media footprint through a major content deal with Netflix.
The lifestyle mogul is bringing two of her popular projects to the streaming platform following the success of her documentary. The new series features broad discussions with prominent figures across entertainment, culinary arts, and corporate leadership.
This new venture comes on the heels of the unexpected end of Meghan Markle’s time with Netflix, after which the streaming giant terminated its deal with her lifestyle brand.

Netflix is expanding its relationship with Stewart by acquiring her audio interview project and culinary show. Building on the momentum of her 2024 documentary, the streaming provider has added both video episodes of her self-titled podcast and her culinary program to its catalog.
The video version of her interview series arrives on the platform on Wednesday through a partnership between Netflix and iHeartMedia. While the audio remains accessible across podcast feeds, full-length video recordings will stream exclusively on the service. Additionally, her cooking show premieres on the platform on Tuesday, August 25.
Expressing enthusiasm about the launch, Stewart shared her thoughts on expanding into video format.
“I’m delighted to bring my podcast to Netflix, and with that, introduce the medium of video to the series,” Stewart said, per Entertainment Weekly.
“Netflix is the perfect partner to share and amplify the thoughtful and informative conversations the show is known for with an even greater audience,” she added.
The debut streaming episode features Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian for a conversation covering personal goals, family dynamics, business ventures, and life alongside his spouse, Serena Williams.
Meanwhile, a few months ago, Netflix appreciated Markle’s vision for her lifestyle brand, while announcing that their business partnership was coming to an end.

Before securing her new Netflix program, Martha Stewart voiced sharp opinions regarding Meghan Markle’s venture into culinary media.
According to The Blast, when asked about Markle’s attempt to establish herself as a culinary personality, Stewart expressed skepticism regarding the shift from acting and royalty to home entertainment.
“If you’re an actress, it’s hard to then transition from a princess into a homemaking guru on a television show. It doesn’t sort of follow,” the 85-year-old remarked.
The lifestyle authority emphasized that shifting across such disparate industries lacks logical career continuity.

Following Stewart’s public critiques, individuals close to Markle disputed claims that the Duchess openly discussed private royal matters at the California event.
The exchange followed a confidential family gathering in the United Kingdom, where Markle, Prince Harry, and their children met with King Charles and Queen Camilla at Highgrove.
Although Buckingham Palace requested privacy for the event, Stewart reportedly said she overheard Markle discussing the trip with fellow guests, according to The Blast.
“I had dinner with Meghan Markle the other night. We were both guests at a dinner party in California. And she had just gotten back from the palace. I didn’t talk to her really more than to say a couple words, but I know she was talking about it,” Stewart had stated.
In response, an insider said Markle only mentioned enjoying a European holiday, adding, “I think she must have been confused.” Additionally, the event host said Stewart’s narrative was false, confirming that Markle only said her family enjoyed their trip.

Despite the public clarifications, Stewart’s commentary reportedly caused significant distress for the duchess.
Addressing the tension, a media insider framed Stewart’s comments as intentional positioning within the industry.
“Martha is very territorial and very catty,” the source claimed, as reported by The Blast. “Of course she knows that her words carry a lot of weight. No one thinks it’s an accident that she managed to make Meghan look bad and get herself a load of attention in the process.”

Stewart is no stranger to letting her products do all the bragging for her brand. Last year, the entrepreneur marked her birthday by announcing a major brand launch.
The Blast reported that she shared a post revealing her luxury skincare company, Elm Biosciences, developed alongside dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali.
Detailing the extensive development process on social media, Stewart expressed excitement about debuting the line after years of preparation.
“After 5 years of working behind the scenes, hundreds of prototypes, and endless hours of research—we can’t wait to finally share @elmbiosciences with you all,” she wrote.
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It’s hard to know what bottoms to wear at this time of year. Shorts feel too summery, jeans are too stiff and dress pants read as stuffy. Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow inspired Us with a hybrid style that we’re calling capri trousers — and yes, it’s as chic as it sounds.
In an Instagram post, Paltrow shared snippets of her 48 hours in Paris, including tea, art and chic outfits. In one shot, the actress wore a comfy cardigan with trendy white capris — a duo that screamed ‘summer to fall’ from across the Avenue des Champs-Élysées. Fashionistas are copying the look for in-office days, brunches and beyond.
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These Flamingals Straight-Leg Capri Pants nail Paltrow’s French-girl style, featuring a mid-calf length, roomy silhouette and trendy patch pockets. In fact, these functional wonders have six pockets altogether, so you can ditch your bag for coffee runs.
Better yet, these capri trousers are made from wrinkle-resistant fabric that keeps you looking crisp, whether you’re running errands or heading to business meetings. Nobody would ever know they’re skin-soft and stretchy, almost like loungewear. It’s really the best of both worlds!
One five-star reviewer wrote, “I wear them to the office. They look professional even though they are more of a comfort item.”
Their versatility has also earned these pants tons of five-star reviews. Another happy shopper wrote, “Very well-made. Worth the money. Love to wear them with sandals and a T-shirt. Very comfortable to wear with boots in the fall.”
Translation: these are three-season pants that play nicely with everything in your closet, from linen tees to chunky knits.
With clean lines, a neutral palette and a design that feels stylish without being too out-there, these effortless bottoms will have you look like a Parisian rich girl. Even Gwyneth Paltrow, whose wardrobe leans Cali-cool, pulled them off, so follow her lead with this capri pants style.
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“Ain’t nobody” needed for Chaka Khan.
The 73-year-old music icon revealed in an interview with the U.K.’s Observer newspaper published on Thursday, August 20, that she is happy on her own after going through two divorces.
Khan made the admission after being asked about the inspiration behind a lyric on her new album, Chakzilla. “I’ve been waiting all my life for this moment,” she sings on the title track.
Quizzed on what exactly it is she is waiting for, the singer responded, “I don’t want to discuss that, because if I talk too much about what I would like to have, somebody will try to arrange it for me. So I’m just going to mosey along and let life do what it do. One of them is not necessarily a partner. I’m not looking for that.”
“I’m partnered out,” Khan said candidly.
Khan married Hassan Khan in 1970 when she was 17; however, they divorced a year later. She later wed Richard Holland, with whom she shares son Damien, in 1976. The couple divorced in 1980. (Khan has been coy about Damien’s exact age. In a 2022 TikTok video to mark Damien’s birthday, she said, “Something very special happened to me on March 22, 1978, or 9. I’m not going to tell you which one. How’s that?”)
Between her marriages, Khan welcomed daughter Indira, 52, with Rahsaan Morris in 1973.
In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, the “I’m Every Woman” singer detailed how her second marriage caused tension within Rufus, the funk band she fronted in the 1970s.
“They didn’t want me to have a husband,” she said at the time. “When the band first went on tour, every night, after a gig, they would all do a walk-through of my room to make sure I was by myself. They didn’t care who it was – no one could come and visit me. They were just very possessive of their little diamond.”
In a 2017 interview with The Guardian, Khan reflected on both of her marriages, revealing that they each left her questioning herself.
“I’ve been married twice. Both times I was constantly wondering which person they loved: Chaka Khan or the real me — Yvette Stevens,” she said. “It would take a man of biblical proportions for me to marry again. I don’t have time for a man unless he can bring something big to the table, like a huge amount of money.”
In the same interview, the music star said she adopted her granddaughter, Daija Jade Holland, Damien’s daughter, when she was a child. The pair share the same birthday.
“There’s a lot of things I missed as a young mom, because I was too busy growing up myself. I’m better at it now,” she recalled. “I adopted my granddaughter — my son’s daughter — when she was 9. She’s just turned 16. Becoming a mother again later in life was meant to be.”
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I don’t need another reason to get excited about fall dressing, but Amazon’s massive new shoe selection gave me one anyway. Its Fall Shoe Shop is overflowing with 2026 trends I’ve been seeing everywhere, including finds featuring deep burgundy hues, soft suede, animal prints and throwback silhouettes. I narrowed down the seemingly endless options to 13 pairs I actually want in my closet.
The real appeal is how easily these shoes can breathe new life into clothes you already own: Add a statement sneaker to straight-leg jeans, pair a polished ballet flat with work trousers or let a tall boot take your favorite mini dress into cooler weather. There are also easy slip-ons for school drop-offs and errands, plus dressier options for dinner plans when heels sound like too much work. You can start refreshing your rotation for $20.
1. My Favorite: Leopard print is having a major moment for fall, and these chic Adidas sneakers might be my favorite way to wear the look. The retro silhouette and creamy stripes make the bold print surprisingly easy to style with everything from jeans to trousers.
2. Retro Refresh: These caramel-brown Naturalizer sneakers are practically made for crisp fall days. The sporty stripes, suede-like finish and rich neutral shade will pair effortlessly with all the pants in your rotation.
3. Burgundy Beauties: Burgundy is one color that instantly makes an outfit feel more fall-ready, and these Sam Edelman sneakers nail the look. The tonal suede detailing and chunky retro shape make them feel especially luxe.
4. Chocolate Fix: Chocolate brown is shaping up to be fall’s richest neutral, and these Naturalizer Mary Janes lean all the way in. The soft suede and tortoiseshell buckle make them look especially polished.
5. Statement Flats: These zebra-print Mary Janes from Sam Edelman can turn jeans and a plain sweater into an actual outfit. Between the chocolate-brown stripes and shiny gold buckle, they bring plenty of personality without requiring any styling effort.
6. Velvet Crush: Nothing says ‘fall’ quite like rich velvet, and these $20 Mary Janes come in the dreamiest burgundy shade. Pair them with jeans now, then dresses and tights once temperatures drop.
7. Our Favorite: If there’s a loafer I’d build my fall wardrobe around, it’s this soft suede pair. The mushroom hue works with practically every autumn neutral, while the classic penny-loafer shape keeps them timeless.
8. Rich Red: If you love cherry red for summer, these deep burgundy loafers from Steve Madden are the natural next step. The moody hue and textured finish make them feel sophisticated enough for workdays and dinners alike.
9. Quiet Luxury: These light suede loafers have that understated, old money look that makes an outfit feel instantly polished. They’re crafted from genuine leather with cushy memory foam insoles for a comfy-meets-chic finish.
10. Throw-On-and-Go: For days when sneakers feel like too much effort, these genuine suede clogs are an easy alternative. Just slip them on with jeans, leggings or sweats for a cozy fall look that still feels styled.
11. Our Favorite: There’s something undeniably chic about a burgundy boot, and this sleek ankle pair has me ready to retire basic black. The streamlined shape and kitten heel give them a sophisticated, fashion-forward finish.
12. Boot Season: These burgundy knee-high boots are making me want to skip straight to sweater weather. The rich wine hue feels especially luxe, while the chunky heel gives the sleek silhouette a walkable-looking finish.
13. Western Moment: These camel cowboy boots are an easy way to bring fall’s Western trend into your everyday wardrobe. The tonal stitching and lived-in finish make them look especially cool with denim, flowy dresses and mini skirts.
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Martial arts movies aren’t as prevalent as they were during their rise to international fame in the 1970s, but the 2020s have proven the genre is far from dead. From the absurd Best Picture-winning sci-fi action-comedy Everything Everywhere All At Once to the brutal The Raid spiritual successor, The Furious, and gun-fu’s bloody crescendo, John Wick: Chapter 4, filmmakers from across the industry have made this an era of creative and thrilling features honoring and iterating on what came before. We Are Not Alone director Fergal Costello is now looking to deliver his own riotous spin on the genre with Kung Fu Deadly, a comedic supernatural action-adventure starring popular YouTuber and actor Steven He. Ahead of its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, Collider can exclusively share a new image of He fighting through the pain during a deadly battle.
Kung Fu Deadly revolves around two inseparable friends — Danny (He) and Frank (Michael Tient) — trying to get by in Dublin while running their rinky-dink pest control company. Everything changes, however, when they stumble upon a gang of Chinese criminals trying to resurrect a Jiangshi, and the Taoist guardian who’s trying to thwart their evil scheme. Upon meeting, Lien immediately deduces that Danny is meant to be the other guardian fighting alongside her because of his lineage. While Danny has remained completely unaware of this truth and hasn’t spent a moment of his life training for such a duty, he’s now struck at a crossroads, forced to choose between his current blissful tedium and saving the world. Fortunately, he and Frank have plenty of bumbling experience in extermination.
Killing vermin and vanquishing evil beings may be similar in principle, but are far apart in practice. Our exclusive still sees Danny struggling to hone the kung fu skills needed to combat the supernatural threats and the criminals he’ll come across. He’s seen battling Min Chun (Fiona Xie) wielding two sai, holding one of her strikes back with a staff while desperately gripping the other blade with his hand. It’s clear he’s not quite the fighter his fellow guardian is, but he’s not alone, at least. Kung Fu Deadly is, at its heart, billed as a positive story about the power of friendship against the backdrop of a funny martial arts movie made by creatives with serious experience creating stylish action.
Accompanying Costello behind the camera is action director Lee Huang, known for his work designing and coordinating stunts for Netflix’s cult favorite Warrior Nun series, as well as The Matrix: Resurrections and countless other projects. The set was packed with veteran stunt performers as well to ensure that, even if humor and heart were front and center, Kung Fu Deadly would still offer worthwhile action to match. The cast of up-and-coming stars also includes Gemma Chua-Tran, who is part of the cast of the much-anticipated live-action Gundam movie with Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo, as Danny’s fellow guardian Lien, alongside A Thousand Blows‘ Jason Tobin and Mortal Kombat II‘s Max Huang. Paul Markey and Paddy McDonald, meanwhile, penned the script.
Kung Fu Deadly is set to world premiere at Fantastic Fest, which will be held at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar in Austin, Texas from September 17 through 24. Check out our exclusive image above and stay tuned here at Collider for further sneak peeks at some of the most exciting entries heading to the genre festival this year. More information on all the film and episode projects can be found on the official film guide.
You can’t keep a good bad guy down, can you? Thanos may have been reduced to dust and ash at the end of Avengers: Endgame, but if Robert Downey Jr. can come back to the MCU, it was surely inevitable that the Mad Titan was going to find his way home as well. Thanos has become the most iconic villain in Marvel history thanks to his work in Infinity War and Endgame when he did nothing wrong, and now, he’s on his way back to finish what he started.
Disney has revealed a new look at King Thanos, the villain at the centre of the upcoming Avengers: Infinity Defense attraction at Disney California Adventure. Opening in 2028 as part of a major Avengers Campus expansion, the attraction will introduce an alternate version of Thanos complete with a massive crown and an upgraded version of the double-bladed weapon he carried in Avengers: Endgame. At D23, it was revealed that Thanos will be emerging from a destroyed version of Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum. Thanos’ double-bladed sword now appears to be electrified, with energy crackling around its blades and a glowing orb positioned at its center.
Avengers: Infinity Defense will send guests on a mission across the Multiverse after King Thanos emerges victorious in one reality. Guests will be recruited to help reassemble the Avengers and stop him from extending his conquest across other worlds, with the attraction visiting familiar Marvel locations including Wakanda, Asgard and New York City.
Disney is also bringing back several major MCU stars for the attraction. Iman Vellani (Ms. Marvel) will return as Kamala Khan and anchor the pre-show, while Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man) will once again appear as Tony Stark, Chris Hemsworth (Thor) returns as Thor, Anthony Mackie (Captain America: Brave New World) reprises his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America, and Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye) returns as Clint Barton. It’s particularly interesting that Downey is playing Tony Stark in this, because the pre-show footage was filmed during the production of Avengers: Doomsday, which suggests at some point we’ll see Downey as more than just Doctor Doom.
Avengers: Infinity Defense will open at Disney California Adventure in 2028, alongside fellow Avengers Campus expansion attraction Stark Flight Lab.
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Sean Grayson, the officer who was convicted of fatally shooting Sonya Massey in 2024, has reportedly died just months into serving his prison sentence.
According to the New York Post, Sean Grayson passed away in prison on Sunday, August 23. Per the outlet, Grayson’s lawyer, Daniel Fultz, confirmed that he passed early that day.
Furthermore, the New York Post reports that Grayson had been diagnosed with colon cancer before the July 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey. To note, however, USA Today reports that Grayson was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023 and stage 4 rectal cancer, liver, and lung cancer in 2024.
In January, his lawyer reportedly shared that the cancer had spread to his liver and lungs. In July, a three-member Illinois Prisoner Review Board reportedly denied Grayson’s request for early medical release.
At this time, it remains unclear whether Grayson’s death was related to his diagnosis.
Social media users reacted to Sean Grayson’s passing in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @dachubbyhoochie wrote, “Y’all want some oxtails and margaritas?”
While Instagram user @keiththemogul added, “If you’re black, I love you, have a good week”
Instagram user @augustah wrote, “As she said ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ Justice is served 💅🏾 don’t play with GOD.”
While Instagram user @cecils_official added, “May you rest well Sonya Massey 🙏🏽”
Instagram user @piparguwop wrote, “The comment section is why I love my people😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @chantestory added, “Wait he just got sentenced 6 months ago??? Where have I been lol but anyway God is good”
Instagram user @trippinwjerm wrote, “God don’t play bout his churn🙏🏽”
While Instagram user @thedelisiacamille added, “A reminder that getting revenge isn’t necessary. Life will eventually humble you”
Instagram user @meccadaaccountant wrote, “Oh hey Karma, I see you out here working. Carry on Girl! 💥🫶🏾🙌🏽🥂”
While Instagram user @dominiquechinn added, “What goes around comes back around”
As The Shade Room previously reported, Sean Grayson was convicted of the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey in October 2025. This, after he entered her home alongside his partner on the evening of July 6, 2024. This, in response to a speculated intruder. Ultimately, Grayson shot Massey three times despite observing her in a state of distress. In court, Grayson argued that he thought Massey was going to injure him by throwing boiling water on him.
In January 2026, Grayson was sentenced to 20 years behind bars, per The Shade Room. The New York Post reports that Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, lawyers for the Massey family, sent condolences to the Grayson family following news of his death. However, they reportedly maintained that it “does not bring Sonya back.”
“Sonya Massey’s death was unjustifiable, and she should be alive today. Sean Grayson’s death in custody from cancer does not bring Sonya back,” they reportedly said, per WLS. “We wish his family prayers of peace, as we do for all who grieve a loved one. Sonya’s family knows that pain all too well and will grieve her loss the rest of their days.”
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Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Lanterns Episode 2.
For longtime Green Lantern fans, the reception to Lanterns has been sort of split. Many have enjoyed the reinterpretation of the comic book mythos, with Kyle Chandler‘s Hal Jordan being a breath of fresh air after the previous live-action adaptation. Some feel that the DC Comics stories aren’t being honored as well as they should be, as the HBO series takes a more grounded approach to the characters’ lore. Wherever you stand, the revelation that Manhunters are the next big threat to Hal and John’s (Aaron Pierre) investigation is an exciting one — provided you know what a Manhunter even is, of course.
When John Stewart is kidnapped by the mysterious Antaan (Paul Ben-Victor), he learns the dark truth about the Guardians of the Universe. Before the Green Lantern Corps took over as the DCU’s biggest space cops, there were the Manhunters. According to Antaan, these creatures were synthetic beings that could pose as organic lifeforms, shapeshifting to blend in with their surroundings before sparking an alien genocide. In fact, it was Antaan’s own people who were slaughtered, with the dead aliens found in Rushville, Nebraska, being the select few that tracked down the last surviving Manhunter to the American Midwest. As the alien-in-disguise explains to John, that the last Manhunter was captured by the Green Lantern Abin Sur and taken to be executed — only that execution never happened.
Lanterns proposes that the surviving Manhunter has been living on Earth for decades, ever since Abin Sur crash-landed and bequeathed his power ring to Hal Jordan, making him the first official Green Lantern of Earth. These beings are not to be confused with Martian Manhunter, the superhero who hails from Mars, or the other costumed characters who have gone by the name “Manhunter,” usually heroes from Earth who sought justice outside the justice system. The Manhunters we’re talking about were a race of robotic peacekeepers first created by the Guardians to patrol the galaxy efficiently and without the potential loss of life. Unfortunately, that wasn’t how things ultimately played out. In the comics, we later learn that the Manhunters eventually conspired to rebel against the Guardians, having come to their own conclusions about the way that the galaxy should be run. This often put them in conflict with the Green Lantern Corps, their successors.
Nevertheless, the Manhunters continued to patrol the galaxy, looking for those they could convert to their cause. (Ironically, human Mark Shaw would take up the Manhunter identity and color scheme because of the Manhunters’ influence.) “No man escapes the Manhunters” is the common mantra of this uncompromising force, and they had no trouble making sure that everyone knew it. However, it wasn’t until the “Secret Origin” story arc by Geoff Johns that we began to understand why the Manhunters rebelled. It turns out that the androids’ programming had been corrupted by an Oan named Krona, resulting in a massacre where the Manhunters annihilated an entire sector: Sector 666. Only five survived the onslaught, including the future Red Lantern Atrocitus, whose backstory is quite similar to Antaan’s on Lanterns — no wonder so many are theorizing that he’s Atrocitus in disguise.
Similar to how they are described on Lanterns, Johns’ “No Fear” arc reveals a Manhunter that appears quite human before eradicating folks around him. From what we can tell, Lanterns has taken some inspiration from this iteration in particular. Still, there’s no telling what might happen or how the Manhunters may evolve throughout the series. Of course, some are no doubt hoping that we’ll get a depiction that’s closer to their comic book counterparts or even what we saw from the robotic race on Justice League or Green Lantern: The Animated Series, but at this point that seems unlikely. Whatever form they take, Manhunters remain Hal and John’s biggest threat thus far — well, besides each other, if Sinestro (Ulrich Thomsen) is to be believed.
Although the Manhunters first appeared in an issue of Justice League of America, the androids became synonymous with Green Lantern lore over time. Almost every major adaptation of the character has battled them in some form or another, and they continue to plague the Green Lantern Corps as recently as the current DC runs. While they didn’t appear in the highly unpopular 2011 Green Lantern film (which still has its merits), they were still the main antagonists of the tie-in video game Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters. In short, the Manhunters have been on the docket for a proper adaptation for a long time. Here’s hoping that Lanterns can follow through.
A Twitch streamer found himself at the center of a viral controversy after a heated clash with his mother played out live online. 18-year-old Nitro_Camden‘s sudden surge in viewers quickly gave way to disturbing footage, raising widespread concerns about his treatment at home.
The incident ultimately drew both skepticism and support online, while several prominent streamers stepped in with money, subscriptions, and career opportunities for Camden.
Twitch streamer Nitro_Camden’s sudden exposure to thousands of viewers took a disturbing turn when his mother confronted him during a livestream.
The 18-year-old was reportedly broadcasting to a small audience when popular streamer StableRonaldo raided his channel, sending roughly 15,000 viewers his way. Camden celebrated the unexpected surge, but the noise apparently drew his mother’s attention.
Footage circulating from the August 21 stream shows her entering his room and interfering with his equipment before the confrontation escalated. She could be heard berating Camden, calling him a “failure” and claiming he brought “no value to the household.”
The dispute then turned physical. Clips appear to show Camden’s mother grabbing and striking him as he largely refrained from fighting back. She also threatened to kick the streamer out of the home during the heated exchange.
The footage quickly spread across social media, turning what should have been a major breakthrough for the young streamer into a viral family confrontation witnessed by thousands. The disturbing scenes drew an emotional response online, with many viewers siding firmly with Camden and condemning his mother’s alleged behavior.
On Reddit, one commenter argued that parents who behave this way are exactly the ones their children should “be cutting off.” Another shared a painful personal story about suffering similar treatment from a parent and said, “It f-cking sucks.”
Others focused on Camden’s future. One user hoped he would move out and pursue action over any money allegedly taken from him, while another simply wrote, “All kids deserve parents, but not all parents deserve kids.”
However, not everyone was convinced by what they were watching. Several commenters questioned whether the situation had been staged for attention, with one dismissing it as “Fake as hell.”
Camden also received a wave of support from fellow content creators, with several offering more than words of encouragement. Streamer Cinna reportedly provided financial assistance and helped Camden replace his phone. Agent00 went a step further by offering the teenager a brand deal with a 50/50 earnings split.
Plaqueboymax, JasonTheWeen, Jynxzi, and Davis also reportedly gifted subscriptions to Camden’s channel, helping capitalize on his newfound audience. Lacy sent financial support and described the community’s response as a “blessing in disguise.”
MoistCr1TiKaL was among those who publicly addressed the controversy. He reportedly condemned Camden’s mother’s actions and argued that she should be arrested. The streamer also praised Camden for showing restraint during the physical altercation. The support arrived as Camden adjusted to life away from his mother’s home, with the teenager reportedly staying with a friend while seeking more permanent housing.
StableRonaldo was stunned by the turn of events after his attempt to boost Camden’s channel ended in a viral family controversy.
The popular streamer had chosen Camden for a Twitch raid at the end of his August 20 broadcast, taking the St. Louis creator from single-digit viewership into the thousands. After clips of what followed began circulating online, Ronaldo took to X to address the situation. “Wtf is wrong with people,” he wrote. “Tried to help out a smaller streamer and his mom does this??”
Ronaldo’s decision to raid Camden ultimately became a turning point for the young creator. What began as an effort to introduce a little-known streamer to a much larger audience put Camden in front of viewers who witnessed the troubling encounter and subsequently rallied behind him.
Camden’s audience continued growing in the aftermath, with Complex reporting that he was later averaging more than 5,000 viewers.

What happened to Camden also highlights the potentially enormous impact of one of Twitch’s longstanding community features.
A raid allows a broadcaster to send their viewers directly into another creator’s stream. Twitch says the practice is designed to help creators share audiences, build connections, and grow their respective communities.
Interestingly, Twitch didn’t invent the concept. Streamers themselves began using raids to support other creators before the platform officially incorporated the feature in 2017.
Once a raid is initiated, viewers see a countdown before being transferred to the selected channel. Under Twitch’s current system, the broadcaster can launch the raid immediately or let the 90-second countdown expire.
Justin and Hailey Bieber have given fans several glimpses into their life as parents via social media since welcoming son Jack in August 2024.
“WELCOME HOME JACK BLUES BIEBER 🐻,” Justin wrote alongside a sweet Instagram snap of the newborn’s foot in 2024, confirming his birth.
While the pair have yet to show their son’s face on their respective social media pages, Justin and Hailey, who wed in 2018, have posted nods to their baby boy in other ways.
In October 2024, Hailey showed off a dazzling diamond necklace she got featuring her son’s initials. “It’s October and I’m someone’s Mom 🎃,” she captioned her first Instagram post since giving birth.
A source exclusively told Us Weekly in January 2025 that Jack has brought Justin and Hailey “so much happiness and a renewed bond.”
Scroll down to see every pic Justin and Hailey have shared of their little one:
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