Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi has received the news she was hoping for following her cervical cancer diagnosis: she currently has no evidence of disease. The “Jersey Shore” star shared the update seven months after her diagnosis and following a July 31 hysterectomy. While she is celebrating the successful surgery, Polizzi says she is still learning how to give her body time to heal. Now, she is preparing to use her experience to raise awareness about early detection and help other women feel less alone.

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Polizzi opened up about her recovery in a new interview with PEOPLE. “As of right now, I am cancer-free,” she shares. “They got everything out. So I’m definitely happy that I did it.”

The reality star was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer earlier this year. Since then, she has undergone multiple procedures, culminating in the hysterectomy. “I avoided getting my pap smear for a long time,” she explained. “And once I finally went to the doctors, I feel like it’s just been week after week of doing a procedure, then another procedure, and then a hysterectomy. So it’s been a journey and a long road, but I’m happy that I’m on the other side of it and everything is going good.”

Her update marks a significant turning point after months of appointments and treatment. However, Polizzi emphasized that receiving positive news does not mean she has completely recovered from surgery.

The ‘Jersey Shore’ Star Is Learning Not To Push Herself

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Polizzi said she is beginning to feel more like herself, but some days still bring exhaustion and discomfort. “I’m trying to listen to my body and give my body grace and not go crazy. There’s days where I do too much and then I just feel exhausted and I start getting pains,” she admitted. “But other than that, I’m finally starting to feel better. I feel like I’m almost getting back to myself.”

The Snooki Shop owner has publicly documented parts of her recovery, allowing followers to see a side of her life far removed from the energy associated with her reality television appearances.

Snooki Says Follow-Up Appointments Remain Essential

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Although Polizzi says she is currently cancer-free, her doctors have explained that recurrence remains possible. According to her interview, she will continue monitoring her health with Pap smears every three months as part of her medical team’s follow-up plan.

For Polizzi, staying on top of appointments has become a priority rather than something she puts off. “Getting a cancer diagnosis is very terrifying and scary. So, I just want my body to be as healthy as it can be,” she continues. “I feel like I’m eating better, working out, obviously staying on top of my appointments. I’m just not avoiding anything and just trying to be the best version of myself.”

She Is Turning Her Experience Into Cancer Awareness

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Polizzi is now partnering with F Cancer, a nonprofit focused on prevention, early detection and support for people affected by cancer. She will host the organization’s 100th event on September 23 at Academy Nightclub in Los Angeles.

The organization’s official event page confirms that Diplo, Dillon Francis and DJ Pauly D are scheduled to perform. Instead of a traditional ticket, attendees purchase a commemorative T-shirt, with the purchase serving as a donation to F Cancer.

Polizzi said she has known about the organization for years because her “Jersey Shore” castmate Paul “Pauly D” DelVecchio has performed at its events. “I’m really excited and I’m honored to host. I’m honored to go and, you know, just F cancer,” she said with a laugh.

Beyond hosting, Polizzi is looking forward to meeting others whose experiences may be very different from her own. “I feel like this is all so new to me. And there’s obviously way more crazier stories that people go through and so many different types of cancer and how it affects everyone. So I’m excited to see the community and just hear people’s stories. That’s something that I haven’t really done yet so I’m excited.”

Snooki Found Support Through Her ‘Hyster Sisters’

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Polizzi’s willingness to discuss her diagnosis has already helped her build a community online. She said the early days of her cancer journey were especially frightening because she did not personally know anyone going through the same experience.

“In the beginning, I felt so alone,” the author admited. “I had no idea what was gonna happen. I didn’t know anybody going through cervical cancer. So [speaking out] makes me feel like I’m giving a platform to women dealing with the same things that I did. Just a safe place for us women to talk.”

The connections have also given Polizzi support as she processes everything she has experienced. “Looking at all the comments and everyone’s saying, ‘Oh my God, you’re helping me so much.’ Like, people that got hysterectomies, we call each other ‘hyster sisters.’ I think it’s so cute that we can all just be there for each other,” she said. “It just makes it less scary because we’re not the only ones going through it. I needed something like that while I was going through it.”

As Polizzi continues recovering, her next chapter includes both ongoing medical care and a chance to connect with that community in person.

Viral TikToker Josh Liljenquist knows how to make the internet cry – happy tears, of course. With more than 40 million followers on social media, Josh has built an online community of people who love a feel-good story. Nearly all of his videos go viral quickly, but one particular video, posted earlier this year, has an update that he knows will tug at many heartstrings. 

Josh spoke to The Blast exclusively to share an exciting update to his February 2026 video captioned, “Changing A Man’s Life,” and May 2026 video titled, “Surprising a Man and Changing His Life.” 

In 2019, Josh began posting on TikTok while in college at Minnesota State University, Mankato. When he started out, he was doing it all by himself – from coming up with ideas to filming and editing and posting. He shared some insight into why he does what he does exclusively with The Blast. 

“I grew up in Fairmont, Minnesota with my parents, Trent and Julie Liljenquist and my older brother, Jacob. Helping people was something I saw modeled at home before I ever had an audience,” Josh said. “My family hosted two foreign exchange students while I was growing up, and my mom also opened our home to kids who were going through difficult situations. Jacob and I learned pretty early that sometimes helping another person means sharing your space, giving something up, or just being willing to make room for somebody else.” 

He said his brother had a huge influence on him, as well, and taught him “a lot about turning the other cheek.” 

“As the platform grew, I started thinking less about just making something people would watch and more about what could actually happen because they watched it,” he continued. “Today, I have more than 42 million followers combined across my public social media accounts, but honestly the biggest evolution hasn’t been the number. It has been figuring out how to turn attention into something useful.” 

How Josh Met James Cowan, Jr.

Back in February of this year, Josh posted a video of his first time meeting James Cowen, Jr. 

“Two months ago, I met a man whose bank account was in the negative,” Josh said in the video. He then tried to gift James with $500 but instead of taking the money, James donated to a nonprofit he was raising funds for. 

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“James Cowan, Jr. came into my life during a really difficult period for him. He was rebuilding his life after addiction and was facing eviction,” Josh told The Blast. “We shared his story, and strangers on the internet rallied around James and his family. My team was able to help too, and that support changed what was possible for them. What I didn’t know at the time was that it wasn’t going to end with one video.”

When Josh found out that James was about to be kicked out of his home due to a criminal history, he started a GoFundMe to help James and was able to raise $40,000.  

Making Sure Each Video Is About The Experience

Josh’s videographer, editor, and co-producer, Ben Steine, helps to shape the stories that Josh tells on social media. He’s also involved in many of the decisions made about how they present people that they meet and help. 

“James’s story is actually a really good example of why Ben matters so much to what we do. I may be the person people see on camera, but Ben is often the person who takes what happened that day and turns it into a story people can really feel. He helped bring James’s original story to life,” Josh told The Blast. “I think part of the reason Ben understands the importance of documenting moments goes back to his own family. His dad was paralyzed, and there were things he physically couldn’t come along for anymore. Ben would use video to show his dad what he had done that day so his dad could still experience some of it afterward.”

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He added that for Ben, it’s not just about getting a good shot; it’s also about the experience for someone who’s watching. 

An Update On Josh And James After That First Meeting

The story of the friendship made between Josh and James didn’t stop when the cameras stopped rolling. He recently shared a much-needed update on where they stand in a video posted in May. Months after that first chance meeting, Josh was able to give James some more exciting news. 

“James Cowan, Jr. is now a full-time employee on my team,” Josh told The Blast. “He handles a lot of the human side of what we do, talking with families, doing outreach, helping us on filming days and following up afterward.” 

Josh added, “Ben helps bring the story to life visually, and James helps make sure we never forget there is an actual person behind the story.” 

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The team of three discuss everything from what to post, what they shouldn’t post, and how they can properly tell someone’s story. 

“That is probably the biggest difference between the early days and now,” he continued. “It went from me trying to make videos people would watch to having a team that spends a lot of time thinking about the person behind the video and what happens to them afterward.” 

Josh said this particular story changed his perspective because it showed “what can happen when you don’t treat the viral moment as the ending. He added, “if we had treated his first video as the end of his story, we would have missed the best part.”

Josh Liljenquist’s Message To Everyone

When asked what his main message is to everyone following his social media pages, Josh said, “live to love.” 

“There isn’t some crazy dramatic origin story behind it. The phrase honestly just popped into my head one morning, almost like a eureka moment. Live to love is the way I describe the mission behind what I do. It isn’t the name of a nonprofit. Over time, though, the phrase has meant more and more to me.” 

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As for what’s next for Josh, he plans to keep doing what he’s doing, making a difference wherever he can. He also hopes to get “better at what happens after the video.” 

“The team has grown, and we are putting a lot more thought into follow-up,” he said. “It isn’t enough to me anymore for something to get millions of views or for a fundraiser to raise a big number. I want to know what actually changed for that person. James is probably the perfect example of why. I would love to keep finding more of those second chapters. I also never want this to become so big that we lose the personal part of it.” 

If you know someone in need and you would like to nominate them, Josh has set up a page. You can follow all that Josh and his team are doing on TikTok.

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Video games have come a long way since their start, but there is still more to do. Unfortunately, video game consoles are becoming less common, with only three major companies releasing their hardware, including the Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, and the PS5. As these consoles boast the best of the best, such as The Legend of Zelda, Halo, and God of War, the history of video game consoles is even older.

For better or worse, there used to be so many more video game consoles, and one of the most peculiar generations was the fifth. That is why this list will rank the ten greatest fifth-generation video game consoles based on aspects such as influence, popularity, innovation, capabilities, games, and success. It was an era of innovation and excitement, but that just meant there were a lot of great and not-so-great consoles.

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Apple Bandai Pippin (1996)

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Apple is best known for delivering Mac devices and iPhones, but once upon a time their Apple Macintosh was used to create a new gaming console called the Apple Bandai Pippin. Rather than just being a gaming system, it was intended for educational use and internet appliances.

The idea was unique enough, but that doesn’t mean it was practical, much less appealing to the average gaming fan. It is widely considered one of the worst consoles ever released, solidifying its place at the very bottom of the fifth-generation barrel. Not only did it boast an imposing $600 price tag, but the Pippin only contained boring educational video games, solidifying itself as a poor seller and disappointing release.

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Virtual Boy (1995)

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Nintendo is one of the most popular video game providers, and they experimented a lot during this generation. This was both good and bad, with the latter revealing itself to be the Virtual Boy. Attempting to bring virtual reality to the mainstream, it was designed to have players view the game from their own point of view.

As a major company with some of the best video games, Nintendo is known for its consoles, but the Virtual Boy is by far one of their worst blunders. Causing headaches, neck pain, and eye strain, this system promised the future only to deliver a console that hurt to play. Even more, it had barely any games to play and was discontinued after a year on shelves, proving that it was too early for virtual reality.

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NEC PC-FX (1994)

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TurboGrafx-16 was a highly successful PC engine, so NEC decided to follow that up with a successor, the NEC PC-FX. What was supposed to be the next iteration of the console looked like a desktop computer instead of a traditional gaming console that specifically processed 2D animation as opposed to 3D.

The NEC PC-FX was a forgettable console that completely misread the market, delivering something that nobody wanted. It did become somewhat popular in Japan for anime-style visual novels, and that niche fame is why it didn’t place lower than the others. But besides that, the NEC PC-FX is an obscure video game console that has been buried by the reputation ​​​​​​​of its fellow fifth-gen consoles.

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Amiga CD32 (1993)

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The biggest video game companies are from Japan or the USA, but Europe had its own competitor with Commodore, which released the Amiga CD32 in the fifth generation. Essentially a repackaged version of a previous console, it was Europe’s first 32-bit CD-based console.

The Amiga CD32 was an interesting console, to say the least. It found some success in porting popular Amiga computer games to the television, specifically in the United Kingdom. While its success was middling, its parent company, Commodore, went bankrupt before it reached overseas markets, dooming any prospect the Amiga had to reach mainstream recognition.

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Atari Jaguar (1993)

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Atari used to be one of the largest video game companies of all time, specifically in the 1980s, when it was an innovator. Claiming to be the world’s first “64-bit” console, the Atari Jaguar was the company’s last attempt to reclaim their throne of old. Long story short, it didn’t succeed, but at least fans had a good time with it.

The Atari Jaguar is becoming somewhat of a popular console nowadays with a cult following, mainly because it was the company’s last console and their definitive end. The hardware was difficult to understand with too many buttons, and it notoriously lacked games, except for a handful of good ones. It might not have been a good swan song, but at least it was heard by some.

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Panasonic 3DO (1993)

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The fifth generation was full of innovative classics that failed in some regards and succeeded in others, and the Panasonic 3DO did both. It promoted the ability to play full-motion video and interactive games and created a standardized 32abit hardware system that would forever change the game.

The Panasonic 3DO was a genuine pioneer of the video game landscape, effectively spearheading the 32-bit era. Unfortunately, the main reason it failed was its horrible price tag, sitting at a shocking $700, way above its competitors and making it an outright luxury. The cost outweighed the benefit for many, dooming it to a small audience who did enjoy it. That smaller reach wasn’t enough to make a name for itself, especially with a cheaper console out a year later.

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Game Boy Color (1998)

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As mentioned, Nintendo was all over the place during the fifth generation, and while they have another console later on, they also made the beloved Game Boy Color. This half-step upgrade of the Game Boy kept the original form, but added a color palette and faster processing. It was also backwards compatible with Game Boy games and had a better battery life for more playtime, not to mention a myriad of fun gadgets and physical add-ons that made it a whole experience.

The fifth generation of game consoles didn’t have many good handhelds, largely because nothing in the format could beat the Game Boy Color and its popularity. One of its biggest pluses was launching around the cultural phenomenon of Pokémon during a new generation, making it the go-to handheld gaming console that easily took over the world, overshadowing everything else.

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Sega Saturn (1994)

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Everyone knows Sega for Sonic the Hedgehog, but they used to release consoles back in the day as well, such as the Sega Saturn. With dual-CPU architecture, it was a powerhouse at rendering 2D sprites, even if that meant it was harder for 3D polygons. Successful in Japan, it failed overseas because of a sudden release and a higher price tag than competitors.

Sega isn’t one of the Big Three of video games, but in another world it could have been, especially with a console such as the Sega Saturn. It was an incredible video game console that is famous for its library of arcade ports, making it a bridge between the earlier age of gaming and the newer one. Sadly, the Sega Saturn is more of a what-if, as it didn’t gain fame in the West and was discontinued too early.

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Nintendo 64 (1996)

Nintendo has not one, not two, but three gaming consoles on this list, with the best being the Nintendo 64. They controversially stuck with expensive ROM cartridges for the system, which would ultimately drive developers away from it and to the competition. Its long game droughts and awkward controller were also pain points for the time, even if most gamers were more than able to look past these flaws.

While it wasn’t the best received on launch, the Nintendo 64 is undoubtedly the second-best console of the generation. While infamous, the controller would later become iconic and beloved, a case of gamers looking back fondly at something despite its overall issues. What’s more, the Nintendo 64 invented the structure of 3D games and was the home of some of the most legendary video games of all time. Indeed, titles that are often in the conversation for the all-time best video games, including Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, are N64 exclusives.

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Sony PlayStation (1994)

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PlayStation is one of the largest video game companies in the world, but the first console, the PS1, started as an add-on to the SNES. It was later refined into a separate console that succeeded early because of its shift to CDs, which were cheaper and more enticing to game developers, ultimately leading to some of the greatest games released on the system.

There may be some bias and nostalgia for the Nintendo 64, especially because of the many acclaimed games, but the PS1 is easily the champion of the fifth generation, and it’s not as close as you’d think. PlayStation has incredible video games, not to mention an impressive legacy that survives to this day, and it all started here. The marketing pushed towards an older audience, focusing on more mature titles and a variety of genres, themes, and play styles. It proved to be the right move, as it is one of the best-selling video game consoles of all time. Today, the PS1 remains a groundbreaking icon of modern pop culture that signalled the arrival of a new dawn for the gaming industry.

Andy Cohen is eating his words following Julia Stiles‘ stellar performance on the “Dancing with the Stars” premiere.

The “Save the Last Dance” actress was cast on the dance show to mixed reactions, with some questioning whether her previous dance background gave her an advantage over other contestants. 

Now, Cohen himself is responding to comments he made surrounding the actress and her much-talked-about dance abilities. 

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Cohen was his own “jackhole of the day” on Wednesday night’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live” for the comments he made about Stiles last year. 

In a video shared on X, the Bravo Boss shared his public apology, saying, “Julia, I am so sorry. I am the last person who should be giving anyone feedback on their dancing. Case in point.”

He then shared a fan-recorded video of himself at a Grateful Dead concert, where he was noticeably still finding his rhythm. 

“Great job, Julia Stiles. You killed it tonight,” he continued. “You did amazing tonight; I know you’re going to have a great run.” 

The segment concluded with a nod to Stiles iconic role as Kat Stratford, with the host saying, “This diva gives all of you permission to flood my inbox with the ten things you hate about me.”

Cohen did this after Stiles named him as the reason she returned to the dance floor after all these years. 

Julia Stiles Turned The Table On Andy Cohen At ‘DWTS’ Premiere 

Collin Gosselin seems unfazed by his mother, Kate Gosselin, after the former “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star sent her a blistering two-word message in a recent interview.

Collin, 22, is getting used to life in the spotlight again as he prepares to be featured in season 5 of Fox’s “World’s Toughest Test.” In addition to that, his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” will be released in mid-October and tells the story of his mom’s alleged abuse.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Collin has spoken about his strained relationship with his estranged mother. In August 2025, the former TLC star shared on TikTok that he didn’t have a relationship with his siblings either.

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Speaking with Page Six, Collin said reiterated that he wasn’t speaking to his mom but shared a two-word message for her in case she decides to stream. “Well, if she does, ‘Hey, Mom!’” Collin said with a laugh. “Hope you enjoy.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” alum shot back at the narrative that he’s doing the show because his mother did it before him.

“I’m an adult now, and there’s enough of my life that my mom took from me and [my] childhood that she robbed from me, and this isn’t about her — it’s about me,” he said. “It’s about growth. It’s about the amazing people I’ve met, and the amazing journey and adventure that we went on.”

Collin Gosselin Said Seeing Himself On ‘Special Forces’ Was ‘Healing’

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“World’s Toughest Test” premieres on Fox on September 24, 2026, and will feature celebrities and public figures, including Mauricio Umansky, Brandi Glanville, and “Full House” star Candace Cameron Bure. The show puts the contestants through a series of demanding training exercises inspired by the U.S. Special Forces selection process.

While the show hasn’t aired yet, Collin said seeing himself in the promotional materials reaffirmed his decision to film it in the first place. “It was just so healing to be able to look at a picture of myself and be like, ‘That’s what I’m doing it for,’ and then think about all the millions of children who go through what I went through — getting thrown into the industry against their will,” he said.

Collin Gosselin Believes His Book Will ‘Expose A Lot’

Collin’s appearance on “World’s Toughest Test” comes weeks before his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight,” is released worldwide. He opened up about the book in a social media post in the summer of 2026, saying that he was finally ready to speak about the alleged abuse he endured.

“Growing up, millions of people watched my life on television. People felt like they knew me. They knew my family. They watched me grow up. But there was so much they never saw,” he said. “Writing this book forced me to revisit some of the hardest moments of my life, but it also gave me something I’ve been searching for for a long time: my voice.”

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During his chat with Page Six, Collin made a similar statement and suggested fans get their hands on a copy as soon as they can. “This book is going to expose a lot. … Children deserve to be protected, and that’s what you can expect from my story,” he said.

Collin Doesn’t Speak To His Siblings

Collin’s mother isn’t the only Gosselin family member whom the 22-year-old is on bad terms with. In a 2025 TikTok, the TV personality said he wishes he had a relationship with his siblings, but he doesn’t.

“I very much wish that we did and that they knew who I actually was because we don’t know each other at all,” he said.

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Collin’s dad, Jon Gosselin, confirmed that years earlier on the “First Class Fatherhood” podcast. In the episode, he seemed to imply that his ex-wife, Kate, caused the estrangement. “So the problem right now is we have parent alienation and sibling alienation,” he said.

Kate Said She Would Sue Her Son If She Weren’t In The Public Eye

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After Collin announced his memoir, his mother shared pointed messages on social media. Replying to a fan who suggested she sue her son for defamation, Kate said the court would view her differently because she’s a public figure.

“The rules are different for ppl in the public eye,” she wrote. “I consulted a high power LA attorney (you’ve definitely heard of him) years ago when other ppl were putting crazy stuff out there and that’s what he said. The courts don’t honor it if you’re in the public eye.”

Whew, Roomies! Blueface has the internet popping off as per usual! The rapper dropped a message on social media and fans didn’t waste NO time throwing Nevaeh Akira into the mix.

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Blueface Drops A Spicy Message & The Internet Clocks In

Okay, so BOOM! On Thursday, September 19, Blueface on X (formerly Twitter) with a lil’ message for the timeline. It’s unclear what prompted the rapper to speak out, but fans immediately had questions after he wrote, “No h** bigger than the program.” And whew, it didn’t take long for folks to bring Nevaeh Akira into the mix. Some folks said if anything she’s definitely way too BIG for Blue’s program!

Fans Bring Nevaeh Akira Into Blue’s Latest Shenangians

Neveah Akira’s name kept popping up over in The Shade Room Teens’ comment section. Some folks joked that Blueface is probably missing her because she used to make his content pop, while others couldn’t resist clowning him and telling him to learn the difference between “then” and “than.”

Instagram user @siinfadawiin wrote, “What program?? 😭” 

Instagram user @candlynn wrote, “His program needs to be rebooted 😂” 

While Instagram user @beautiful.yana_ wrote, “Yep Veah making moves already lmao she definitely bigger than his program stole his views and all iktr.” 

Then Instagram user @bremillion wrote, “Nevaeh the content now he steady chasing it.” 

Another Instagram user @mauriii_03 wrote, “Nevaeh is 😂” 

Then another Instagram user @theanimeninjaa wrote, “He was thinking about Nevaeh when he made that song letting her know you can get clipped from the roster.” 

While another Instagram user @jaylaaarenee wrote, “first let’s learn the difference between then and than 🥴” 

Finally, Instagram user @therealchinab_ wrote, “What is this program you speak of? & how tf I stay far away from it 😭🤦🏾‍♀️” 

Nevaeh Shares Sweet Moment With Jonathan Jr.

Speaking of Nevaeh, clips surfaced from her most recent livestream surfaced online. In the footage she appears to be at a home with her newborn son, Jonathan Jr., whom she shares with Blue. At one point, she tells her baby boy that she knows his daddy is probably thinking about him. “I know your dad misses you,” Nevaeh continued. “I know he does.” Then in another clip, she gives viewers a closer look at his adorable lil’ face while telling folks to stop saying her son looks like other people.

RELATED: Blueface’s Mom Reacts After Nevaeh Akira Says She Won’t Let Her See Jonathan Jr. Over “Bastard” Comment (VIDEOS) 

Bahja Rodriguez prompted online chatter after she claimed the OMG Girlz gave the word “Baddie” to the world. Rodriguez shared the statement on Thursday, September 17, and fan reactions are pouring in.

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Bahja Rodriguez Says OMG Girlz Gave The World “Baddie”

The OMG Girlz burst onto the scene with their 2009 track ‘Ain’t Nobody.’ The group initially included T.I. and Tiny‘s daughter, Zonnique Pullins, Reginae Carter, Lourdes Rodriguez, Bahja Rodriguez, and was later joined by Breaunna Womack.

The group’s song ‘Baddie‘ dropped in 2012, and Rodriguez shared a statement about the word “baddie” on X that has folks talkin.’

“my group, The OMG Girlz gave the world the word “Baddie” @itsSeanBankhead created the word and called us that first,” she wrote. “we in turn called Beyoncé ‘Baddie Bey’ and when she first came on instagram that was her first ever IG name. just thought I’d put that out there. our impact is undeniable 🤷🏽‍♀️😇.”

Reginae and Lourdes left the group before the song ‘Baddie‘ dropped in 2012. Dance choreographer Sean Bankhead reportedly called his dancers “baddies” back in the 2010s, according to The Shade Room Teens. Not only that, but Beyoncé thanked the group with a handwritten note after they called her “Baddie Bey.”

User @kay_bound wrote, “I promise we ain’t get baddie from y’all 😂😂😂😂.”

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Raz-B and his wife Mona Li are continuing to navigate the heartbreaking loss of their baby boy, Astro Monte Thornton. Now, new details are emerging. They shed more light on what happened after authorities were called to the couple’s Atlanta home earlier this month.

RELATED: Raz-B Speaks Out Following The Heartbreaking Passing Of His Son Astro (PHOTO)

Police Found No Obvious Signs Of Trauma Or Foul Play

According to an Atlanta Police Department incident report obtained by TMZ, officers responded to a “person down” call shortly after 8 AM on September 8. Upon arrival, officers were directed to 3-month-old Astro, who was unresponsive.

EMS also responded to the home and pronounced the infant dead at the scene. The department’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit were notified and responded as investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding Astro’s death. Police say a search warrant was obtained, and investigators documented and collected items they believed could have evidentiary value. The report also states that officers did not observe any obvious signs of trauma or foul play.

Astro’s Cause Of Death Remains Pending

Astro’s body was subsequently turned over to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy. Although the autopsy has since been completed, officials have reportedly said his official cause and manner of death remain pending. The investigation is still ongoing.

Raz-B and Mona announced their son’s passing last week, describing his death as unexpected. The couple welcomed Astro in May and also shares an older son, Versai. At this time, authorities have not publicly released a cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Raz-B Shares Heartfelt Message Amid Son’s Funeral Plans

Raz-B has spoken out following the heartbreaking loss of his 3-month-old son, Astro Monte Thornton. On Sunday, September 13, the B2K singer took to his Instagram Story to thank supporters for surrounding him, his wife Mona Li, and their family with love, prayers, and well-wishes. Raz-B expressed his gratitude for everyone who had reached out during the difficult time, writing, “Your kindness means more than words can express.”

Raz-B also revealed that the family was preparing to lay Astro to rest on Monday, September 14. After receiving messages from supporters asking how to send flowers, the singer shared the address of a funeral home in Atlanta, Georgia. The funeral home is handling the arrangements for Astro. Raz-B continued to thank everyone who has shown love and support to his family as they mourn the loss of their baby boy.

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Monsters are a staple of numerous genres of fiction, particularly horror, fantasy, and science-fiction. Some of the most famous monsters, like Frankenstein’s monster and Dracula, for example, have cemented their place in literary legend, becoming renowned figures from classic books. However, while they might be iconic, they aren’t necessarily the most inherently frightening compared to other creatures out there.

Indeed, many fantasy and horror novels have produced creatures so terrifying that they’re enough to keep their readers awake for days. Sometimes, they are complex, god-like beings of cosmic proportions, other times they are extra-terrestrials or beasts of unknown origin. Either way, these are the scariest monsters that literature has to offer, ranked not just based on their appearance, but also on their natures.

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The Others

‘A Game of Thrones’ (1996)

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The Others are a race of ice-cold undead in A Song of Ice and Fire. However, in the TV adaptation, they are known as the White Walkers. The Others are introduced in the first novel, A Game of Thrones. They prowl the Haunted Forest and the frozen lands beyond the Wall, killing Wildlings and reanimating their corpses to serve in their growing army of the undead. The Others were first created by the Children of the Forest, a nymph-like people who spawned the Others as a means of defending themselves against human invasion. However, they found they could not control their creation.

The Others are invulnerable to pretty much everything except for fire, as well as two exceptionally rare materials: dragonglass and Valyrian steel. Perhaps what is so chilling about them (pun intended) is that they do not have any basic biological needs to eat, drink, or breathe air. All they must do to survive is kill. It is their only purpose. The more they kill, the larger their army grows. There’s just something so immeasurably off-putting about these beings. They might not be in-your-face scary, but their behaviour and appearance is certainly a step beyond creepy.

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Myrddraal

‘The Eye of the World’ (1990)

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Myrddraal, also known as Fades, are the mysterious lieutenants of the Dark One in The Wheel of Time series, first being introduced in the first novel, The Eye of the World. These creatures are a species of Shadowspawn born in the shadowy region of the Blight, and are known for being very tough to kill. The reason these are so frightening is because everything about them feels so inexplicably wrong, like a kitten hatching from an egg. There are some things that just should not be.

They have no eyes, nose, or facial features, just a gaping maw filled with razor sharp teeth, which opens larger than any normal animal’s should. Though they are humanoid in stature, they have exceptionally pale, almost translucent skin. They also have long, greasy black hair and are swathed in black robes. However, their hair and robes do not move with the wind, and hang unnaturally still. Moreover, it is said that they are so thin that if one is facing you and it turns to the side, it will appear to vanish entirely. Not only do they use this ability to avoid detection, but they can also teleport between patches of shadows. Everything about these faceless phantoms is highly unnerving. They might not have eyes, but you’d certainly be able to feel when one is staring at you.

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The Beast

‘Those Who Went Remain There Still’ (2008)

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Those Who Went Remain There Still is a criminally-underrated horror novella by Cherle Priest that is set in rural Kentucky in the 19th Century. After a rich landowner dies, he leaves his last will and testament deep within the mines at the edge of his property. As the man’s prospective heirs journey into the cave, the uncover a monster that has been biding its time for the last 100 years.

In 1775, the beast was wounded by frontiersman and thrown into the mines. Crippled and lost, it remained there in the dark for a century. The scariest part about this unnamed creature is that it isn’t really described–its fear factor comes from the natural human fear of the unknown. It is known to be large and vaguely bird-like in design, but it prefers sticking to the shadows, picking people off one by one and flitting through the darkness. Perhaps the worst part about it is it appears to be unkillable–evidently, since it lived over 100 years and didn’t die after being axed and thrown down a mineshaft. Still, this one is so disturbing because it preys upon common phobias like tight spaces, darkness, and isolation in order to kill its victims.

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Dementors

‘Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban’ (2004)

Whoever decided Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban should be a YA novel seriously messed up. Sure, the stories are mostly family-friendly, but the Dementors introduced in this third installment are the stuff of nightmares. Despite their distinctly phantom-like appearance, they are not true ghosts. Rather, they are unseen monsters who fly around, wearing dark cloaks and hoods that obscure their faces. It is said that underneath the hood, there is no face at all, just a wide, gaping mouth on mottled, grey, bony flesh.

Their nature is even scarier. They feed on misery and negative emotions, and amplify feelings of despair in people whenever they come near. Wherever they go, lights go out, windows freeze over, and the air gets considerably colder, almost as if they were sucking the happiness out of the world. Dementors are used to guard the wizard prison Azkaban, often causing madness in the inmates after they spend so long around them. Perhaps scariest of all, Dementors are capable of something known as the “Dementor’s Kiss,” which is when they literally suck the soul out of someone. That person will still be alive, but they will be reduced to an emotionless, vegetative state, which is actually worse than death. These beings are incredibly terrifying, and would have been at home in a horror novel rather than a YA fantasy novel.

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The Thing

‘Who Goes There?’ (1938)

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The Thing originates from Don A. Stuart‘s horror novella Who Goes There?, but it’s most commonly associated with John Carpenter‘s 80s horror movie The Thing. Not a lot of people realize the movie had literary origins. The Thing is an unnamed, extra-terrestrial, parasitic entity that makes its way to a research base in Antarctica. It is able to infect the staff on duty there, turning them into monsters in turn.

The Thing has no real shape or form–it is an amorphous blob of flesh and tissue, and cannot be detected in the early stages of infection. Once someone is fully infected, they begin mutating and turning against their peers, becoming horrific fleshy masses right in front of their eyes. Perhaps what makes this disgusting creature so scary is the fact that it’s impossible to tell who’s infected until it’s too late, meaning the monster could be anyone at any time.

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Pennywise

‘It’ (1986)

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Pennywise the Dancing Clown is the iconic main antagonist of Stephen King‘s critically-acclaimed horror novel It. At first glance, Pennywise looks like a random guy in a super creepy clown outfit that happens to live in a sewer. That’s already a major red flag. However, it quickly becomes apparent that Pennywise is so much more than a human being. He can shapeshift into all sorts of monstrous forms, and bears a set of sharp, pointed teeth reminiscent of a shark’s.

Moreover, he feeds almost exclusively on children, choosing to present himself as a clown as a means of luring kids to his subterranean lair. When children begin to go missing in the town of Derry, no one suspects a killer clown monster. No one, except for a fellow group of kids, that is. Pennywise and his live-action adaptations from 1990 and 2017 have caused so many cases of coulrophobia over the years, especially for impressionable young audiences who stumbled upon the adaptations by accident.

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The Leviathan

‘The Fisherman’ (2016)

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John Langan‘s The Fisherman might just have one of the most terrifying entities to ever exist in the horror genre. The story follows two widowed fisherman taking a trip to a small creek in upstate New York, who become intrigued by local legends of another fisherman who once tried to catch the cosmic being called the Leviathan using ropes woven from the hair of thousands of corpses.

The Leviathan lives in an endless, black ocean beneath the surface of reality itself. It doesn’t have much of a physical appearance. It is described only as a seething mass of teeth and claws, churning up white water in its endless domain. It is also known for being absolutely immense, so immense in fact that seeing its full size is wont to break the human brain entirely. It is literally beyond anything our brains can comprehend. It is a physical representation of nothingness, of death, and of the void, which is why many horror fans find this beast so terrifying.

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Cthulhu

‘The Call of Cthulhu’ (1928)

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Cthulhu is the famous god-like extra-terrestrial entity from H. P. Lovecraft‘s short story/novella The Call of Cthulhu. He is described as being a scaly, reptilian being that stands hundreds of feet tall. He has a humanoid posture, with bat-like wings and a face full of tentacles. Coming from a distant planet, Cthulhu was imprisoned by a race of aliens in the subaquatic city of R’lyeh, far beneath the surface of the Pacific. However, he is able to send out psychic waves, influencing humans, creating cults determined to free him.

What makes Cthulhu so scary is that he is so far beyond human comprehension. Expecting humans to understand Cthulhu’s nature and true motives would be like asking a fly to understand quantum physics. Cthulhu isn’t inherently evil–he is far above human morals. If breaking free of R’lyeh means the destruction of humanity, he would feel no different than a person accidentally stepping on a bug while they walk down the street. To Cthulhu, humanity and planet Earth are utterly insignificant. The scariness of Cthulhu comes from the idea that humans are far from the most intelligent or powerful things in the universe, and that we could easily be crushed under the feet of higher beings.

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