Summer can be a tricky time of year to get dressed. On one hand, you want to be cool, but on the other, you don’t want to resort to tank tops every day. Instead of leaving your arms exposed, opt for a smart shirt style that offers the best of both worlds: a flowy blouse with three-quarter sleeves. It’s ideal for the hotter months, adding coverage while still remaining loose and breathable.

To ensure you have plenty of options to pair with shorts, trousers and skirts, we turned to Walmart. For those who aren’t big fans of their upper arms, these breezy tops have longer sleeves, which also make them look more elevated. Whether you’re dressing for work, date night or casual days, these summer-ready styles are no-fail options.

13 Super-Flowy Summer Blouses With Longer Sleeves

1. Our Favorite: This gorgeous, flowy floral blouse just might be our new favorite for the summer. It has an asymmetrical hemline and sleeves, and the pink, green and purple hues bring a fresh vibe.

2. Pretty Polka-Dots: Meet your new go-to work top! This pick comes in seven colors and features a clustered polka-dot pattern, plus elastic cuffs that let you push up the sleeves for a more relaxed look.

3. Breathable Blend: Made of a cotton and linen blend, this three-quarter-sleeve top won’t weigh you down. The lace trim detailing adds a feminine touch, and the square neckline is a nice change from the typical crewneck.

4. Playful Patterns: You have your choice of colorful, fun patterns with this elbow-length blouse. The tassel tie detail adds a little something extra, whether you let them hang down or knot them into a bow.

5. Real Ruffles: It’s all about the sleeves on this flowy V-neck pick. Not only are they airy, but they have layered ruffles to add more body to your look.

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6. Upgraded Tee: A T-shirt is great, but a tee with elbow-length sleeves, buttons and texture is even better. The flattering silhouette adds a bit more interest to basic pairings and will especially be appreciated on hot, humid days.

7. Plus-Size Pick: Available in sizes large to 5XL, this three-quarter-sleeve top is relaxed without taking away shape. It comes in solid colors and patterns, so you can stock up for summer.

8. Bell Babe: This lightweight, bohemian-inspired blouse feels like the top equivalent of bell bottoms. It would pair well with a more fitted bottom to balance it out — white jeans, anyone?

9. Cute Crinkles: This simple three-quarter-sleeve top is made more special with the hem and sleeves, which feature a crinkled, ruffled texture. Not bad for an option that’s $7, right?

10. Trusty Tunic: Thanks to the longer length, this breezy top works with leggings or fitted shorts. It comes in a variety of patterns, so you can branch out into colorful clothing this summer.

11. Darling Denim: You can’t go wrong with denim, and this flowy V-neck shirt gives off the look while still remaining breathable. It’s available in other ‘washes,’ too, including another blue, pink and red.

12. Better Basic: Ditch your old T-shirt, and opt for an easy top with tiered sleeves. They’re breezy, too, so you won’t feel restricted in the summer sun.

13. Date Night-Ready: With chiffon-like material, this airy top has sheer sleeves that are waiting to be taken out on the town. Pair it with your favorite fitted jeans, and you’re ready to go.

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Eva Marcille isn’t here for the sudden bashing of “America’s Next Top Model” host Tyra Banks. During her appearance on Andy Cohen’s “Watch What Happens Live,” Marcille, who won season 3 of the hit reality TV series, said she’ll always defend Banks against critics. Her declaration comes amid Banks’ bombshell lawsuit against Netflix after the streaming giant released a documentary about the rise and fall of the competition series and the controversies that came of it.

Coming to Tyra Banks’ defense: Eva Marcille! #WWHL pic.twitter.com/JwzRrpgRU8

— Watch What Happens Live! (@BravoWWHL) July 13, 2026

While playing one of Cohen’s messy clubhouse games, Marcille, who also appeared in earlier seasons of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” was asked to say three nice things about Banks. “Tyra is always fierce, she was always right, and she’s always on top,” Marcille said confidently.

When she was asked to share her thoughts on Netflix’s documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model,” Marcille said there wouldn’t be enough time to discuss the “shady” production in detail.

And if it wasn’t already clear, Marcille reiterated her loyalty to Banks, saying she is “pro Tyra,” before slamming the docuseries as “biased” and unbalanced. The former “Real Housewives” star also said that she wasn’t asked to participate in the project because producers knew her account would contradict the story they wanted to tell.

Tyra Banks Opened Up About Her Former TV Show, ‘America’s Next Top Model,’ In A 3-Part Netflix Docuseries

According to Netflix’s Tudum, Banks and other influential figures associated with “America’s Next Top Model,” including co-creator Ken Mok and judges Jay Manuel, Jay Alexander, and Nigel Barker, participated in a Netflix docuseries about the series’ rise and fall.

Throughout the episodes, producers interviewed key players, including former contestants, about the show’s history and many of the problematic stunts that have since generated much backlash.

In the trailer, Banks appeared to acknowledge that things on the set of “America’s Next Top Model” spun out of control, saying, “I knew I went too far. It was very, very intense, but you guys were demanding it, so we kept pushing it, more and more and more.”

The production touched on sensitive topics, including racism and colorism, homophobia, sexual assault, and body image.

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Marcille Has Previously Thanked Tyra Banks For Helping Jumpstart Her Career

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Marcille’s defense of Banks on “WWHL” isn’t the first time the 41-year-old has pledged her support to the former Victoria’s Secret model. In early 2026, Marcille appeared on “CBS Mornings” and discussed some of the gut-wrenching moments from the three-part series, including the cast member who opened up about being sexually assaulted on set.

Although Banks has reportedly apologized for what occurred, Marcille acknowledged that it’s up to the victim to accept it when they’re ready. “… there is no sorry, I think, that’s big enough to truly feel and heal that kind of hurt,” Marcille said.

However, Marcille, who has become arguably one of the biggest stars from the series, went on to thank Banks for what she did for her career.

“What Tyra set out to do in this business, I will always say, and especially for Top Model, initially, she set out to change the world, to change what the modeling industry looked like, sounded like and expected. And she did that for me,” said the mother of three.

Banks Sues Netflix For An Undisclosed Amount

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Months after the Netflix documentary became available to stream, Banks sued the streamer, alleging that her interview was edited to paint her in a negative light and to fuel a false narrative.

“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix documentary series America’s Next Top Model (‘ANTM’) because she believed viewers deserved a candid conversation about the show’s legacy—its successes and its shortcomings,” a portion of the lawsuit states. “There are aspects of the show for which Ms. Banks takes accountability, and she wanted ANTM viewers to hear that from her directly.”

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According to Banks, Netflix used only 16 minutes of her three-hour interview in the documentary and allegedly edited out crucial facts about the show to help construct a negative storyline.

“Viewers of a documentary do not expect manufactured drama or constructed narratives. They expect facts. Because they were promised a documentary, that is exactly how viewers interacted with the Netflix Series,” the lawsuit said.

Could Banks Win The Lawsuit Against Netflix? This Legal Expert Says…

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Rachel Bennett, a law specialist, addressed the lawsuit after it made headlines and said that for Banks to win, she must prove that Netflix heavily edited her interview to manufacture claims that are “objectively not true.”

Bennett explained that in unscripted television, producers have creative freedom to shape a story as they see fit, as long as it’s not “completely false.”

So, does Banks have a fighting chance? The world is waiting to find out.

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Marvel Studios has officially unveiled a new piece of concept art for Avengers: Doomsday, offering fans their clearest look yet at the enormous roster expected to collide in the highly anticipated crossover event.

The artwork places Doctor Doom front and center, reinforcing Robert Downey Jr.’s role as the film’s primary antagonist. Surrounding the iconic villain are heroes from nearly every corner of the Marvel Universe, including Thor, Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson’s Captain America, the Fantastic Four, and several classic X-Men.

Among the most notable inclusions are Cyclops, Professor X, Magneto, Mystique, Beast, and Gambit, signaling that Marvel is fully embracing the X-Men’s arrival into the MCU. The Fantastic Four are also prominently featured with Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, while Sam Wilson is shown soaring overhead as Captain America.

Avengers: Doomsday Concept art [credit: Marvel Studios]

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The concept art also highlights members of the New Avengers, including Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, U.S. Agent, and Bob Reynolds (Sentry). Ant-Man and Shang-Chi also appear, further emphasizing just how expansive the cast has become.

While concept art should never be taken as confirmation of a film’s final story or lineup, it offers an exciting glimpse into the scale Marvel Studios appears to be aiming for. The image suggests that Avengers: Doomsday will unite the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men against Doctor Doom in what could become the biggest ensemble film in MCU history.

Avengers: Doomsday is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026, with the Russo Brothers returning to direct the blockbuster event.

Chile! Dame Dash and Jay-Z have once again found themselves at the center of hip-hop conversations, but this time, it came with a twist that only the internet could create. The Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder had fans doing a double-take after sharing an AI-generated clip that imagined a reunion with Jay-Z during one of his Yankee Stadium performances. While the moment wasn’t real, the fictional link-up had social media buzzing about one of hip-hop’s most talked-about relationships.

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Dame’s Fake Jay-Z Reunion Got Chaotic

Dame Dash recently shared an AI-generated video on his Instagram page that showed Jay-Z performing at Yankee Stadium before inviting Dash onstage for a fictional surprise reunion. The clip showed the two former business partners embracing in front of a cheering crowd, creating the type of full-circle moment many fans have wondered about over the years. However, the video quickly took a comedic turn when an AI-generated SWAT team appeared to rush the stage and “arrest” Dash over child support payments — a scene that never actually happened.

Instagram Comedians Never Miss A Shift

Folks ran straight to Dame Dash’s Instagram comment section and had an absolute field day after he shared the AI-generated clip. Some were convinced the video proved Dame secretly wanted to be at Jay-Z’s concert, while others joked that AI is officially getting way out of hand. A few even crowned the post funnier than a Kevin Hart comedy special, turning the comments into a roast session of their own.

One Instagram user @frogg_1986 claimed, “He really wanted to be at Yankee stadium 😂😂😂😂😂he is dreaming”

This Instagram user @officialveganmob wrote, “Man I almost thought this was real. Man what’s wrong wit you dawg? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂”

And, Instagram user @d3dd3h added, “😂😂😂😂 i got way too happy and disappointed in 10 seconds😫😫😫🌚🌚🌚🌚”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @vaughnbrathwaite joked, “I knew it was fake based on how good the teef looked”

While Instagram user @billboardbaby said, “Bruhhhhhh😩😩😩😩😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂 u play alll dayyyy longggg”

Finally, Instagram user @k_defff commented “Funnier than a Kevin Hart standup😂😂”

Hov Brought Out Everybody BUT Dame

Dame Dash’s post arrived just weeks after he shut down speculation that he would reunite with Jay-Z during the rapper’s anniversary concerts. In a viral interview with ‘The Art of Dialogue,’ Dash made it clear he had no plans to make a surprise appearance, making the AI-generated reunion all the more ironic. “I’m not coming out there with you either. Don’t call me. So, don’t think Dame is going to do a surprise. I’m not. I’m not getting on that dusty stage,” he revealed. The clip also playfully referenced the pair’s long-running fallout following the breakup of Roc-A-Fella Records, a relationship that has remained strained for years.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z recently packed out Yankee Stadium for his 30th anniversary concert series, celebrating his legendary catalog with a parade of surprise guests. Over the course of the shows, he brought out Beyoncé, Eminem, Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, and more, giving fans the kind of star-studded moments only Hov could deliver.

RELATED: Crazy In Love! Jay-Z Brings Out Beyoncé At His First Yankee Stadium Show & Fans Are Losing It (VIDEO)

Disney is the most impactful and popular media company of all time and one of the biggest companies in America. They’ve been around making movies since even the early days of 1928, and in the numerous movies that they’ve released since then, there are far more amazing ones than not. It’s incredible how great their batting average has consistently been.

Whether they’re produced by Walt Disney Animation or in partnership with Pixar, almost every movie put out under the Disney brand has been one for the ages. The company hasn’t gotten a reputation like this with simply alright movies, though. Almost every animated project they’ve made has, at the very least, been pretty dang good from the ground up. There are many that can be considered pretty much perfect from start to finish, too.

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‘Mulan’ (1998)

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There are plenty of Disney movies that are considered absolute classics, and one of those is none other than Mulan. Disney has been known for taking old fairy tales and making them kid-friendly and animated. Mulan is originally based on a poem from somewhere between the 5th and 6th centuries.

Disney takes this story and turns it into a musical—one that is inspiring, beloved, and enjoyable all around. Not to mention, it adds characters like a talking dragon, Mushu (Eddie Murphy), and, in general, makes the story a bit more lighthearted. It’s hard not to love this 1998 animated film, and from start to finish, it is an extremely memorable project.

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‘Encanto’ (2021)

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One of Disney’s more recent hits is the family-driven film Encanto. Directed by Jared Bush and Byron Howard, this project focuses on family dynamics through the lens of the lesser-appreciated Mirabel Madrigal (Stephanie Beatriz)—the only powerless person in a family filled with people who have extraordinary abilities.

Encanto has extremely raw emotions and messaging behind it, as almost everyone can relate to it. Familial struggles are tough, and this film manages to capture said struggles with grace and love. With a pure-hearted message about generational trauma, this one is unforgettable. Not to mention, the music is spectacular.

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‘Moana’ (2016)

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2016 was a genuinely phenomenal year for Disney films. They had two absolute smash hits this year, and one of them is the one and only Moana. Typical princess romance and sap are absent from this flick, which allows the movie to focus on the character arcs. Said arcs are unbelievably well-written and executed with prowess.

Moana features some of the best animation Disney has ever put on the screen. It’s hard to describe what exactly it is about Moana‘s animation that is so phenomenal, but it’s undeniable. Just as importantly, the music in Moana is some of the best in modern Disney, thanks to the works of Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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‘Bolt’ (2008)

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Bolt is a movie unlike any other. Some would even argue that it’s incredibly underrated in comparison to other 2000s and even 2010s Disney films—as well as animated films as a whole. Bolt is very character-driven, focusing on the development of the protagonists and their journey, rather than spectacle.

The comedy in this project is very well-written, and the voice actors behind all of these characters give such great performances that they sell the humor even more. They also allow the protagonists to truly come to life on screen better than they could if they’d been played by anyone else. Bolt is unforgettable and needs more recognition.

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‘Zootopia’ (2016)

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If there’s a Disney film that has gone down in history as the best of the best, it’s the likes of 2016’s Zootopia. Jason Bateman, Ginnifer Goodwin, and the rest of the cast make this screenplay shine. The screenplay, written by Jared Bush and Phil Johnston, delivers a thought-provoking, important, and meaningful story that has gone down in history as one of the best they’ve ever put out.

Zootopia brings forth a project that genuinely changed the lives of many, and, alongside Moana (releasing the same year), helped put Disney back on the map (as if they’d ever left). Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are excellently written protagonists who are super memorable, and unlike any of the others.

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‘Lilo & Stitch’ (2002)

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With the really rough live-action remake having just come out, audiences find themselves looking back on the original Lilo & Stitch from 2002. The viewers who grew up on this movie hold it in very high regard for its gorgeous animation, love for Elvis Presley, heartwarming story about family, and its incredibly lovable characters.

The iconic quote, “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten,” describes the message of the movie perfectly, and the message describes why this movie is so special. It is so iconic to this very day, and it is the best example of why Disney needs to stop making live-action remakes. Sure, the new one may have made a lot of money, but it acts as a total antithesis to the original, which means it’s a far better decision to watch this film instead—a movie whose quality is consistent throughout the entire runtime.

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‘A Goofy Movie’ (1995)

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A Goofy Movie is, to this day, one of the most iconic Disney flicks and is still celebrated. The movie even recently had its 30th anniversary, which Disney made a huge deal about, going as far as to ship online personalities some promo boxes. The Disney social media pages also posted about it a ton. This is because this goofy film’s heart, soul, and hilarity make it something worth watching to the very end.

When Max (Jason Marsden) is forced to go on a road trip with his “embarrassing” father, Goofy (Bill Farmer), he stresses about a girl he has a crush on, unsure if he can live up to a promise he made to her. It’s a wonderful coming-of-age tale that never loses its charm even for a second, and that makes it something truly worth remembering.

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‘Toy Story’ (1995)

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It’s more than clear that Toy Story created a franchise that is incredibly popular. Toy Story is the very first fully computer-generated movie ever made, which makes it monumental for the film industry. That alone couldn’t have made it as popular as it is today, though. A lot of its fame comes from the quality.

Not only does it have a great reputation in media history, but it also tells one of the most emotionally compelling Disney/Pixar stories of all time. It also, in general, is a genuinely very unique and original idea that immediately hooks whoever is watching it. The character arcs between Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) are exceptionally well-written.

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‘Up’ (2009)

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It’s commonly agreed upon that no animated movie makes audiences cry as early in the runtime as Up. The opening of this movie depicts the love life of Carl Fredricksen (Edward Asner) and his wife, Ellie Fredricksen (Elie Docter). While it starts happily as can be, it quickly becomes absurdly heartbreaking as Ellie unfortunately passes away from sickness, leaving Carl alone and angry.

However, when he finally accomplishes his goal of making his house fly so he can bring his house all the way to a place in South America called Paradise Falls, he finds a stowaway named Russell (Jordan Nagai). This young scout and old man go on an adventure together that gets them into all sorts of trouble and turns the heartbreak at the beginning of the movie into a beautifully heartwarming ending.

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‘Aladdin’ (1992)

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When asked about the greatest Disney animated films of all time, most people have Aladdin come to their minds within the group. There’s a certain charm about Aladdin that makes it unforgettable. Everyone loves an underdog story, and there are few that live up to the likes of Aladdin.

The young and down-on-his-luck Aladdin (Scott Weinger) must go on a journey with a magical Genie (Robin Williams) to put a stop to the evil Jafar’s (Jonathan Freeman) plans and protect Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin). It’s a story about how one doesn’t need to be special or powerful to make a change and be a hero, and that appealed very well to audiences, who want to see the underdog take home a win.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding ceremony has been making headlines for all the right reasons since they took over Madison Square Garden to say “I do.”

From star-studded wedding guests to reports of an emotional vow exchange between the couple, some guests have had nothing but great things to say about the nuptials.

However, as the days go by, other attendees have given less-than-stellar reviews of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, with guests calling the raffle moment “bizarre” and “demeaning.”

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Wedding Guests Talk ‘Demeaning’ Raffle Moment

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Guests from Kelce and Swift’s wedding have mixed feelings about the couple’s ceremony, particularly their reception.

The massive 1,000-guest celebration faced swift scrutiny from those in attendance, with one person previously noting that “the ceremony was really long” due to personal vows that lasted “around 20 minutes” each.

The dinner arrangements allegedly sparked complaints among the celebrity crowd. Expressing disbelief at the setup, another attendee remarked, “I couldn’t believe that there was a buffet at the wedding of the year.”

Now, another guest has slammed the couple’s decision to have a raffle draw at their star-studded wedding reception, saying, “It was really bizarre. Straight after the ceremony, Taylor and Travis did a raffle and gave out expensive gifts for an hour. Everyone was weirded out.”

“It was a circus meet-and-greet,” the source continued, per the Daily Mail. “Everyone kind of felt like, why are they giving away Chanel bags as if we are all their poor fans? It was pretty demeaning. It killed the vibe.”

Big-Name Celebs Reportedly Didn’t ‘Care’ To Participate In The Couple’s Raffle As Some Left Early

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Speaking more about Swift and Kelce’s raffle event at the wedding, another guest told the news outlet that they thoroughly enjoyed the “playful” raffle, which featured grand prizes like Cartier watches and a classic 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle.

However, that enthusiasm may have been fueled by the fact that they walked away with a high-end Chanel purse. The same individual observed that several of the more prominent celebrities in attendance did not “care to play.”

Paparazzi photos seemingly confirmed this claim, as some big names like Tom Brady and Jessica Alba all made early exits, though the precise reasons for their departures remain unknown.

The remaining partygoers were reportedly left whispering about the rumor that some invitees had zero personal connection to Swift and Kelce.

One attendee confessed that they do not actually know them and were surprised to receive the text, concluding that the entire gathering felt “odd” and closely resembled a “corporate charity event.”

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce ‘Worked The Room Like Crazy’ At Their Wedding

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In another critic, a source told the news outlet that Swift and Kelce turned their wedding into a “networking event” in an attempt to get the NFL star more Hollywood clout.

“Taylor and Travis worked the room like crazy with Taylor introducing him to every heavy hitter there, especially Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Brad Pitt, Adam Sandler, and Tom Cruise, all people who can help get him cast in movies because he wants to become a big actor after he retires from football,” a guest told the Daily Mail.

The source added, “It felt like a networking event to help Travis get a leg up in Hollywood.”

According to another insider, a few guests who barely knew Swift and Kelce attempted to offer their congratulations during the reception but felt completely snubbed. The source noted that the pop star’s protective circle of friends closely guarded her throughout the evening, essentially limiting any casual interactions.

Chiefs Owner’s Wife Addresses Claims Of Long Buffet Lines At The Couple’s Wedding

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Following reports of long buffet lines and seating issues at Swift and Kelce’s wedding reception, a guest came out to condemn the claims, noting that it is “such a false narrative.”

Tavia Hunt, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, made the remark in response to a podcaster who had shared the Daily Mail‘s wedding guest claims on Instagram.

“They did not run out of champagne,” Hunt stated. “There were not long lines. Every single person was seated for the ceremony.”

“It could not have been a more fabulous experience,” she continued. “And frankly, it is inappropriate to say things like this when you clearly don’t know what you’re talking about. That is hearsay – not truth.”

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Made Their First Outing As A Married Couple

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Away from the drama surrounding the couple’s wedding reception, Swift and Kelce made this first major outing as a couple for another marriage ceremony.

The newlyweds recently joined celebrations for former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and Laura Kruk, who wed on Friday at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, California.

The coastal nuptials took place just days after Swift and Kelce’s own star-studded wedding festivities. During the event, photographs captured the Grammy winner flaunting a sparkling new band alongside her engagement ring.

Though Swift kept her jewelry relatively subtle, the piece, likely her wedding ring, was clearly visible as she chatted with guests, hugged friends, and enjoyed the reception.

While it’s always going to be inherently difficult to amass an audience and customerbase of players for a video game for a completely original idea, it’s certainly easy to adapt an already existing property with a tie-in video game for additional profits. The movie tie-in video game has been a staple of the industry ever since the beginning, with it even helping create some of the most iconic and celebrated games of all time, such as Goldeneye 007 and Disney’s Aladdin.

However, the larger consensus for movie tie-in games is not that of quality and care for the medium, but instead rushed and cheaply made products made for no reason other than to act as a cash grab. While this largely results in various middling and forgettable game experiences, it has also led to some exceptionally terrible video games released over the years, with several of them even being considered some of the worst video games of all time.

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‘Batman Forever’ (1995)

There’s a surprisingly intricate and vast history of superhero video games released over the years, with Batman being the central figure in so many prominent video games over the years. While many people associate the character with the amazing Arkham trilogy, some of the earliest standout Batman video games were the various video game tie-ins for the 80s and 90s Batman movies and series. While games like Batman on NES and The Adventures of Batman & Robin on SNES were well-received, Batman Forever on SNES is one of the worst games on the system.

While previous Batman games did a great job of adapting the feel and energy of their original films or shows, this game strangely utilizes the visual style of Mortal Kombat‘s digitized live-action sprites, feeling jarring and distracting. Even more egregious is the game’s control scheme, being a platformer brawler that plays like a fighting game and basic controls that are so cryptic and confusing that it will leave players stuck on the first level.

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‘Wreck-It Ralph’ (2012)

Considering the fact that the original Wreck-It Ralph movie was a love letter to video games, it only made sense that there would be a tie-in game to capitalize on its already video game-centric story and characters. However, Wreck-It Ralph for the Nintendo Wii is so poorly made that it becomes an act of tedium to witness, defined not by the charm and wit of the movie, but instead an overwhelming abundance of cheap visuals and repetitive gameplay.

The game attempts to act as an extension of the story from the movie, seeing Ralph and Felix travel through the various worlds of the arcade to clean up Cy-Bugs invading the arcade. However, with its laughably bad PowerPoint cutscenes and ineffective platforming, the game does a massive disservice to the legendary games that it clearly wants to follow in the footsteps of. Equally as embarrassing is that the game is so short that you can complete the entire game in a time shorter than the actual length of the movie.

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‘Dragonball Evolution: The Game’ (2009)

It only makes sense that one of the worst movies of all time would also have an exceptionally terrible tie-in movie game, although ironically, Dragonball Evolution: The Game for PSP, as bad as it is, is technically better than anything in the film it’s adapted from. It’s an incredibly low bar to clear, but this cheaply made fighting game at least has more respect and care for the Dragon Ball franchise than the movie, although this still pales in comparison to the multitude of great Dragon Ball fighting games released over the years.

The mechanics were certainly there to have an OK time with the nonexistent people you would match against online in the game, but the single-player content is laughably ineffective in this game. This is largely thanks to its terrible enemy A.I. It takes minimal effort to defeat the story mode and arcade modes in the game, as you can simply press your strongest button without a care in the world over and over until you win.

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‘Rambo: The Video Game’ (2014)

Thanks to the massive technological advancements that the video game industry has undergone over the years, there have been various attempts to readapt classic movies to video games long after the movie’s initial release date, creating an experience theoretically more compelling thanks to modern technologies. While games like The Warriors and The Godfather found great success in this format, Rambo: The Video Game is one of the strangest and most ruthlessly bad examples of such a concept.

The game sees the player controlling John Rambo in recreations of various scenes from the first three films in the Rambo franchise, largely defined by jarringly bad visuals and repetitive rail shooter gameplay. Similarly to Wreck-It Ralph, the full content of the game can be completed in a time that doesn’t even come close to the length of the three films its adapts, all the while not having anything close to the energy and impact of the films.

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‘Catwoman’ (2004)

Yet another awful tie-in for an already infamously terrible movie, Catwoman proves to be exactly as bad as one would expect a game tie-in for the Halle Berry Catwoman movie to be. The action adventure game sees players controlling the titular antihero in a plot that is surprisingly extremely different from the actual movie, yet still equally terrible in its execution. There was certainly an attempt to create a Tomb Raider-style action adventure game out of this, yet a bad camera, obnoxious combat, and annoying controls make it little more than a nuisance.

A lot of the aesthetic issues that plagued the movie are also incredibly present within this game, from the overly sexual Catwoman design to a complete disregard for the strength and appeal of the character in the first place. While it was already cumbersome to deal with in a 104-minute movie, this aesthetic stretched across an hours-long action game with unintuitive action and controls became an aggressive test of patience.

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‘007 Legends’ (2012)

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Few movie franchises have been as surprisingly effective in the realm of tie-in video games as James Bond. From all-time classics like Goldeneye 007 to the recent 007 First Light, the espionage charm of MI6’s strongest asset proves to work exceptionally well in video game format. However, one such game that failed to live up to the legacy of either the movies or the games, despite setting itself up as the ultimate James Bond gaming experience, was 007 Legends, an attempted love letter to the entire franchise.

007 Legends sees players traverse through missions across Bond’s cinematic history, following the plots of Die Another Day, Goldfinger, License to Kill, Moonraker, and On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. While this choice of films to adapt is already jarring enough, completely lacking in many of the truly iconic Bond adventures, the true killing blow to the game was its painfully generic gameplay. Instead of the inventive first-person action of previous games, 007 Legends is little more than a sorry Call of Duty ripoff, a major disservice to fans of the franchise and previous games.

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‘Charlie’s Angels’ (2003)

By all accounts, McG‘s Charlie’s Angels reboot movie seems like it would have made for the perfect video game tie-in, yet reality proves to be exceptionally disappointing as this notorious GameCube/PlayStation 2 game is considered one of the worst beat-em-ups ever made. While the game had high hopes and sported all three of the movie’s actresses for voice acting, the terrible visuals completely ruin this concept.

However, the major flaws of the game come from how it attempts to translate a classic 2D style of beat-em-up gameplay into 3D without taking into account the shift in dimensions. The camera is extremely combative towards the player while the actual combat is repetitive and brainless, making the entire game a pain. It doesn’t come close to replicating the kung-fu fun of the movie, and does a complete disservice to the characters as a whole.

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‘Back to the Future’ (1989)

In the early days of movie tie-in games, few publishers were as infamous as LJN, who became to many the face of terrible, cheaply made movie tie-ins whose poorly made gameplay clashed greatly with the amazing movies that they consistently got the licenses to. There are enough terrible LJN games to fill an entire list with, but one of the most notorious releases they ever made was Back to the Future on NES, releasing 4 years after the legendary Robert Zemeckis Movie.

The game only loosely resembles the 80s classic that it adapts, seeing an 8-bit Marty McFly skateboarding across the streets of 1955 and collecting clocks to avoid vanishing away. Complete with poorly made minigames attempting to recreate iconic scenes from the movie, Back to the Future completely fails to recapture any of the charm of the film while also being aggressively annoying to play. Fans should simply stick to Telltale’s Back to the Future: The Game from 2010 if looking for a truly great Back to the Future game experience.

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‘Ben-Hur’ (2016)

Ben-Hur is a game that doesn’t often come to mind when considering the truly infamous movie game tie-ins, but this jarring bad game adaptation of the already bad 2016 remake of the Hollywood classic deserves infinitely more notoriety for its failures. The free racing game was released on the Xbox One and included a literal trailer for the movie as the opening cutscene for the game. It’s little more than a glorified commercial, yet the gameplay itself manages to be even worse.

Due to not really having the care or need for depth as a free downloadable title, the promotional game doesn’t go beyond the basics of races, having incredibly simplistic gameplay and about 10 minutes until you complete the game. As far as commercials go, it’s actually pretty interesting and distinct, yet it’s hard to imagine even a single person that this convinced to watch the movie, let alone anyone who played it even a few months after it released.

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There really isn’t any competition for the worst movie tie-in video game, as E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a notoriously terrible video game whose quality was so abysmal that it helped almost completely destroy the video game industry in the infamous crash of 1983. With bad graphics, cryptic gameplay, and all the hype in the world as a game adaptation for the year’s premiere cinematic experience, E.T. reaches a level of low quality that needs to be played firsthand to truly experience.

It’s one of the first truly abysmal games ever released, as it’s stood as the icon of one of gaming’s worst experiences ever since its release and will oftentimes top lists of the worst video games ever made. The fact that its adapting one of the most iconic and legendary movies of the 80s only adds to its infamy and failures, as it simply wouldn’t be nearly as infamous if it didn’t have the name recognition of this titan of culture.

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It’s hard to find shows with an all-star cast, brutal fights, grounded storytelling and realism, with rich, complex characters. Only a few series manage the feat, and among them is Robert Kirkman’s superhero animated series, Invincible. Over four seasons, we have seen Mark (Steven Yeun) discover his powers and figure out that his superpowered father, Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons), might not be the hero he thinks.

The animated series is brilliant with its gripping narrative, multi-layered characters, and depiction of intergalactic battles and aliens. In the first two seasons, Mark tries to navigate his newly found superpowers with a regular teenager’s life; the series takes a dark turn in Season 3, which showcases ample devastation and civilian casualties and messed-up time travel, among other things.

Things did not get better for Mark in Season 4, which saw the return of Sequids, a trip to Hell, the brutal rematch with Conquest (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), and the beginning of the Viltrumite War with the introduction of Grand Regent Thragg (Lee Pace). And let’s not forget the trauma Mark is going through because of it all. The stakes for Season 5 are extremely high, and will come sometime in 2027, as per previous reports. The upcoming Season 5 is locked in, but a sixth season is also in the works. While we haven’t heard anything about it yet, Simmons recently gave an update fans have been waiting for.

‘Invincible’ Season 6 Begins Production

Simmons made Omni-Man iconic with his brilliant voice work. Speaking of the show’s impact, he admitted to ScreenRant:

“I honestly undervalued the impact of what that show could be when I first started the job. I just thought, ‘Oh, this looks like fun, and it’s voiceover, so I don’t have to shave. I think Steven and Sandra [Oh] were already attached, and it was like, ‘Wow, they’re getting some great actors.’ But it’s turned out to be obviously quite a thing.”

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Meanwhile, check out Invincible on Prime Video and stay tuned to Collider for more such updates.

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March 26, 2021

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