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The Dumb-But-Fun Alien Invasion Flop Starring A Pop Icon, That You Don’t Need Netflix To Watch
Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
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In theory, director Peter Berg’s Battleship is supposed to be based on the popular guessing game of the same name. In reality, there’s almost no connection between Battleship the movie and its Milton Bradley namesake at all, outside of a single thrilling ten-minute sequence involving buoys, missiles, and a big board. The rest of the movie is a puzzle made up of pieces cribbed from some of history’s most infamously ridiculous summer blockbusters.
Sometimes you want big, silly, and stupid on a random Friday night when you’re not going out.
Battleship is an alien invasion movie, I guess, but it’s also one of many Hollywood movies that only really uses aliens because killing them won’t offend anyone. Like any alien species imagined under such creatively corrupted circumstances, these extraterrestrials aren’t very good at their job.
They land in the middle of a naval exercise, which might not be tactically ridiculous if their ships had some sort of technological superiority that would enable them to crush their human opponents without a thought, but they don’t. Their ships can’t even fly.
Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
Instead, they sort of flop about in the water and shoot at the Navy with weapons that, while weirder, aren’t all that much more effective than those used on the deck of a World War II-era battleship. Actually, they’re exactly that effective, as the movie later goes on to demonstrate.
Eventually, we find out they’ve arrived as some sort of pre-invasion force, we learn this via an out-of-place scene stolen from every alien invasion movie you’ve ever seen in which an ET mind-melds with one of the crew. So they’re here to wipe out humanity and take the planet for themselves, thus it makes sense when they set about blowing up our ships and attacking the Hawaii mainland. What doesn’t make sense is the alien attackers’ hesitance to shoot at anything that isn’t already shooting at them (later abandoned) or their refusal to kill little kids playing baseball (though they’re happy to murder the ones who use our highway system).
Taylor Kitsch is heroic, Rihanna steals scenes running around shooting guns, and Brooklyn Decker’s moves are so hypnotic it doesn’t matter what sort of dreck comes out of her mouth as dialogue.
So the aliens are ineffectual, ill-equipped, and their tactics don’t make a lot of sense. This leaves the film’s human component to carry the day and, well, they sort of do.
Taylor Kitsch is heroic, Rihanna steals scenes running around shooting guns, and Brooklyn Decker’s moves are so hypnotic it doesn’t matter what sort of dreck comes out of her mouth as dialogue. You won’t even mind that half the script seems like it was written as a PSA for the families of wounded soldiers.
Does it matter if you’re being manipulated if you know you’re being manipulated all along? I say it doesn’t.
Every moment of Battleship is either idiotic or stolen. Edit a lot of idiotic and stolen together into two hours of film, and you end up with a big, silly summer blockbuster in which legless men can be heroes, and the elderly can be useful.
Sometimes you want big, silly, and stupid on a random Friday night when you’re not going out. It’s unlikely anyone will make anything sillier or stupider than Battleship any time soon. Go ahead and watch it; just don’t tell anyone.
Battleship is now widely available on most streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Apple TV+, and Google Play.
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Is Kendall Vertes done with dance? She doesn’t think so.
During a new interview, the “Dance Moms” alum opened up about her desire to become a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
However, there’s one thing about the team driving Kendall Vertes away.
According to PEOPLE, Vertes recently discussed her future as a dancer on her podcast, “Not So Little with Kendall Vertes,” and said she’s interested in becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.
Elsewhere during the episode, however, she said the team being the subject of a new reality show, “America’s Sweethearts,” has turned her off.
“I thought about doing NFL dancing, but again … now that there’s reality television shows surrounding it, do I really want to go back down that alley?” she said.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Vertes spent several years on reality TV as a star of Lifetime’s “Dance Moms.”
While Vertes had some highs on the show, the veteran reality star wants to stay as far away from being on unscripted television as possible.
“Like, I want to enjoy dance without that intertwined into it again,” she said.
Kendall Vertes Said She Was ‘Destined’ To Be A Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader
While speaking with PEOPLE on May 13, Vertes, 24, said that despite the show, she sees herself in a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader outfit in the future.
“I feel like I’m destined to be a DCC cheerleader one day. You know my mom would love that too,” she said.
But in order to make the team, Vertes admitted she’d need to “get back in the studio” to brush some of the dust off.
And while appearing on the final roster will take hard work, Vertes revealed she’s more than willing to take on the challenge.
“I don’t think I’m done with dance just yet. That would be my closure,” she said.
Kendall Vertes Says She’s ‘Used’ To Filming Reality TV
Regarding her worries about the Texas-based cheer team still being followed by Netflix cameras when it’s her turn to perform at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Vertes said she’d consider signing on because her love for dance outweighs everything else.
“I’m used to [reality TV],” Vertes said. “I just wouldn’t want the viewers to think that I’m doing it to stay in the spotlight. It would be for me and my love for dance. And of course it just so happens to be that there’s a TV show around it.”
Vertes Opens Up About Starting Her Podcast
In November 2025, Vertes got candid about her decision to start her podcast, stating that it stemmed from her desire to create a more “mature” look.
“I felt like now’s a great time to share my life again with my followers who basically grew up with me, because we’re all going through this weird transition phase of going from being a college student into adulthood,” she said, per PEOPLE.
Additionally, Vertes said her podcast gives her the opportunity to speak directly to her followers, updating them on details of her personal life.
“I totally want to use this podcast obviously to emphasize my life after Dance Moms and what I am up to now and what career path I’m going to go on, but I also wanted to use this to kind of let people see who I really am because all they saw was 45 minutes of me basically crying on the TV show,” she said. “They didn’t get to see my full personality.”
Vertes Gets Real About ‘Past Trauma’ From Filming The Show
According to Vertes, her “Not So Little” show also allows her to work through challenges she faced growing up in front of the cameras.
“A lot of my experiences as a child have kind of woven their way into my adulthood, and sometimes I’m like, ‘Why do I feel like this?’ And it’s like, ‘Oh, maybe it’s my past trauma speaking,’” she said.
Speaking of trauma, the TV personality said she’s never spoken to a mental health professional about her upbringing, but admitted she feels comfortable speaking about things online, especially because most of her followers grew up watching her.
“I think a lot of people just want to know what really went on behind the scenes,” she said. “Now it’s kind of our time to navigate those emotions and kind of shed light to it in a positive way and move on as well.”
Relishing the extended storytelling nature of television drama while still delivering narratives that can be resolved in one digestible sitting, miniseries present something of a happy middle ground between the succinct, two-hour tenure of cinema and the sprawling, years-spanning expansiveness of traditional TV. The very best limited series have executed this balancing act to perfection, conjuring engrossing long-format drama that hooks viewers in from the opening moments and doesn’t relent until the last minutes of the finale.
The past ten years have been something of a golden era for the form, and recent miniseries are well represented on this list, but so too are the defining hits of decades long past that helped establish television as a medium for prestige drama. From historical epics and grandiose war dramas to true crime thrillers and Western gems, these miniseries make every second count and stand among the finest titles in the format because of that.
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‘Adolescence’ (2025)
Marking one of the more recent sensations in Netflix’s pantheon of classic miniseries, Adolescence excels as both a technical marvel and a timely story of profound urgency. Every single episode of the four-part miniseries unfolds in one continuous shot, an arduous approach that is executed with such perfection and craftsmanship that the series engulfs viewers from its opening moments and holds their attention right up until its poignant and tragic ending.
The series revolves around the arrest of a 13-year-old boy for the murder of his classmate, with its episodes covering the arrest and the immediate aftermath, the police’s investigation at the school, a viscerally intense meeting between Jamie (Owen Cooper) and a psychologist, and, 12 months on, how the Miller family struggles to live in the wake of Jamie’s crime. Adolescence is a stunning display of technical ambition and powerhouse acting, but it is also a story of immediate importance that addresses the intersection between the toxicity of internet culture and the festering wave of misogynistic angst among youths.
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‘Roots’ (1977)
Almost 50 years have passed since Roots aired on ABC, and yet it is virtually impossible to name a miniseries that has had a more pronounced and enduring cultural impact. Simply stunning, albeit incredibly confronting, the eight-part limited series illustrates the history of slavery and racism in America through the perspective of Mandinka warrior Kunta Kilte (LeVar Burton and John Amos), an African native condemned to slavery, and his descendants.
Spanning from the mid 1700s through to the events of the American Civil War and its aftermath, Roots delivers a multi-generational tragedy of the dehumanizing effects of slavery that is as absorbing in nature as it is epic in scope. Even as elements of its storytelling have become slightly dated and the feeling of realism it flaunted in 1977 has been surpassed by more recent depictions of slavery, Roots’s arresting scale and overlapping story of lineage and generational trauma remain compelling. Its legacy and importance are irrefutable, while its enduring quality is largely intact, making it one of the most impressive and admirable miniseries ever made.
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‘Pride and Prejudice’ (1995)
The allure of period piece drama and class commentary in cinema, especially in recent decades, has largely been defined by adaptations of Jane Austen’s defining literary works. Among the very best of them is the BBC’s six-part realization of Pride and Prejudice in 1995, with the miniseries using the full breadth of its six-hour runtime to revel in every detail and nuance Austen conceived while leaning on the strength of its lavish production and two sublime lead performances from Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth.
It follows the complex yet tender romance between Elizabeth Bennet, a strong-willed though socially attuned young woman, and Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a mysterious and initially aloof suitor who is said to possess a vast wealth. Bolstered by its faithfulness to Austen’s novel, the miniseries shines as a simmering slow-burn of passion and class that works wonderfully in concert with the restrained control and enthralling subtleties of the performances. Also excelling at combining Austen’s romantic intrigue with her witty satire on social status, Pride and Prejudice is a defining triumph of the limited series format as it ensnares viewers in 1800s England with ravishing artistry and craftsmanship.
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‘Generation Kill’ (2007)
Marking a rare example of an HBO production being criminally underrated by the masses, Generation Kill thrives on its basis on Evan Wright’s experiences as an embedded reporter and co-creators David Simon and Ed Burns’s trademark adherence to gritty, detailed realism. The seven-part miniseries documents true events as it follows the U.S. Marine Corps’ 1st Reconnaissance Battalion in the early stages of the Iraq War, following the obstacles and combat experiences the soldiers face during the first three weeks of the invasion of Iraq.
Grounding its military drama in a distinctly observational air of camaraderie, the series is able to ask pressing questions about the psyche of soldiers while using their bonds as an emotional catalyst for the story. It works remarkably well, using relatability and absurdity in equal measure while exploring the impact such issues as communications errors, bureaucratic red tape, and the monotony of waiting for action have on the troops. Both a piercing dissection of military psychology and a skewering question of the validity of the Iraq War, Generation Kill is among the greatest illustrations of modern warfare film and television have ever seen.
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‘I, Claudius’ (1976)
Agelessly captivating and incredibly fascinating, I, Claudius is something of a forgotten gem of British television. A historical epic, based on Robert Graves’ historical novels, the 12-episode miniseries analyses the political maneuverings and deadly betrayals of Ancient Rome from the perspective of an aging Claudius (Derek Jacobi), who is sure he himself is soon to be assassinated. With Claudius’s meditations spanning back to 24 BC and leading up to his demise in 54 AD, the series navigates the vicious viper’s pit of greed, corruption, and power that the Roman Empire was.
Intricately weaving a narrative thread that blends engrossing storytelling with historical accuracy, all while flaunting a litany of exceptional performances, I, Claudius is an icon of television ambition that was years ahead of its time. Even its low-budget, theatrical-style production design contributes to its spectacle, presenting something that is unique and serviceable, especially as it allows the storytelling and character drama to soar.
5
‘Brideshead Revisited’ (1981)
A stunning adaptation of Evelyn Waugh’s 1945 novel of the same name, Brideshead Revisited excels as a visually divine and emotionally ensnaring exploration of social change in the aristocracy leading up to WWII. Jeremy Irons stars as Charles Ryder, a disillusioned Army captain who relocates his brigade to Brideshead, the former home of his past friends, the Marchmain family. As his recollections date back to the summer of 1922, Ryder is torn between nostalgic yearning and military pragmatism as he is forced to accept that the aristocratic lifestyle he once tasted is diminishing.
Faithful to the source material, with as much as 95% of the dialogue being taken directly from the novel, Brideshead Revisited matches Waugh’s investment in thematic ideas of nostalgia, class, sexuality, and faith. Complimented by its exceptional cast and gorgeous cinematography that immerses viewers in the idyllic allure of pre-WWII Oxford, Brideshead Revisited is a truly timeless period piece, an enduring gem of British television that captures the elegance, grandeur, and thematic weight of the genre in spectacular fashion.
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‘Dekalog’ (1989–1990)
While it does cater more to the enjoyers of arthouse productions with its measured pacing, thematic overtones, and its international heritage, Dekalog is a trailblazing masterpiece of miniseries drama that holds a unique spiritual allure. The Polish series consists of ten one-hour films, each of them inspired by a decalogue of the Ten Commandments, that explore the lives and moral conundrums faced by different people living within the same housing complex in 1980s Poland.
With all 10 episodes being co-written and directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, Dekalog benefits from evolving through the lens of one tight and concentrated creative vision, even as other creative leads, like cinematographers, change with each episode. The end result is a visually distinct and eerily haunting analysis of the overlapping stories of a community, with each character’s struggle being realized with such nuance and depth that the series as a whole becomes a stunning mosaic of existentialism and morality. It’s confounding and complex, but undeniably absorbing, making it an addictive, challenging miniseries that stands the test of time.
3
‘Lonesome Dove’ (1989)
Western cinema famously underwent a revisionist resurgence in the early 1990s, a trend seemingly spearheaded by the success of Oscar-winning films like Unforgiven and Dances with Wolves. However, the genre was arguably gaining popularity throughout the latter part of the 1980s through its television hits, with CBS’ four-part adaptation of Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry a spearhead in this genre revival. Graced with an ensemble cast, it thrives off the lead performances of Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones, with the duo starring as two former Texas Rangers who set out on a journey to Montana with the hope of recapturing their adventurous spirit.
A traditional tale of the genre rife with Western grandeur, a rollicking sense of adventure, and a rewarding investment in character development, Lonesome Dove has come to be regarded among the greatest miniseries of the 20th century and as something of a cult gem of Western entertainment. It’s warm and inviting, yet avoids slipping into the glossy, idyllic fantasy of the Old West Hollywood productions sometimes indulge in, instead excelling as a touching story of friendship, mortality, and the complexity of love in a manner that is earnest, relatable, and entertaining.
2
‘Chernobyl’ (2019)
Standing as perhaps the greatest miniseries ever made, Chernobyl is a historical drama laced with a visceral sense of dread and terror that imposes itself in the opening minutes of episode one and never relents, even lingering long after viewers have finished the show. Starting on the night of the reactor meltdown, the five-part HBO release explores the immediate aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster, the strenuous and sacrificial efforts to contain the radioactive fallout, and the eventual political ramifications of the Soviet Union’s deceit regarding sharing information about the catastrophe with the world.
Anchored by its litany of exceptional performances and Craig Mazin’s intense, detail-driven story that cascades from one heart-stopping calamity into another with propulsive urgency and near-unbearable tension, Chernobyl is as masterful a historical drama as has ever been made for television. Able to acknowledge the heroism of so many who risked their lives to reduce the impact of the fallout, while also condemning the institutionalized rot and political corruption that led to such a heinous incident taking place, the miniseries is as thematically precise as it is epic in scope, and it will stand among TV’s most captivating triumphs for many years to come.
1
‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)
Viewed by many as being the definitive accomplishment in the history of miniseries productions, Band of Brothers is a devastating yet enrapturing WWII drama that follows the campaign of Easy Company through the European Theater of the Second World War. Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, and bolstered by interview footage with the real-life soldiers whose experiences the series depicts, Band of Brothers excels not only as a masterful realization of the brutality of war, but as an illustration of the camaraderie and bond between soldiers as well.
Complimented by its astounding ensemble cast and the sheer magnitude of its production value—especially for its time—the HBO classic is still every bit as absorbing and addictive today as it was 25 years ago. It balances moments of humanity and hope with poignant and painful illustrations of the destruction of war, covering everything from the visceral horrors of combat to the subdued psychological strain of war, and even the utter evil of the Holocaust with profound maturity and ceaselessly compelling artistry.
Band of Brothers
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2001 – 2001
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HBO
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David Frankel, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks
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Donnie Wahlberg
C. Carwood Lipton
Could Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated 13th studio album already be on the way?
Swift, 36, and fiancé Travis Kelce attended a friend’s wedding on Saturday, May 16, where the pop star’s ensemble fueled fan speculation a new record is on the horizon. Swift glittered in a golden Maria Lucia Hohan gown, which she paired with opal drop earrings.
Eagle-eyed fans were quick to point out that Swift’s baubles featured 13 stones, which would match the number of her next album.
“There is just NO WAY she’s wearing an earring with 13 stones ????!!!!!” an X user wrote on Saturday night, positing that the choice is “fun teasing.”
Other fans thought the 13 gems were an update to the 12-stone ruby earrings that Swift rocked at the 2025 Grammy Awards, shortly before announcing 12th album The Life of a Showgirl that same year. It’s also possible that the 13 is a nod to Swift’s favorite number.
“TS13 easter eggs are going to be impossible [because] is it 13 because it’s Taylor Swift or because it’s TS13????” another fan tweeted.
Others, however, don’t think Swift’s jewelry is a clue to her future music at all.
“Taylor attending a wedding, she’s not Easter egging while attending her fiancé’s friend’s wedding,” another Swiftie wrote via X. “Use your brain.”
Swift has not publicly addressed any plans for a 13th album just yet, though she’s long denied that any of her cryptic clues are through hints about her relationship.
Taylor Swift has done it again! Just hours after announcing her 12th studio album on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, Swifties are already piecing together symbolic hints — and many believe one track in particular on The Life of a Showgirl may be a heartfelt homage to her NFL star beau. Us Weekly breaks […]
“There are dos and don’ts. I’m never going to plan an Easter egg that ties back to my personal life,” the Grammy winner said on Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast in August 2025, detailing the art of planting Easter eggs. “It’s always going to be toward music or something that I have coming up. A plan I have coming together. Something that you don’t know I’m saying for a specific reason that you’ll hear later and go back and go, ‘Oh my god.’”
Swift, who got engaged to Kelce that month after two years of dating, released Showgirl the following October. There were multiple love songs about Swift and Kelce’s romance and future hopes, including “Opalite” about the man-made version of the NFL star’s birthstone.
“‘Opalite’ is a song [where] that word is something I wrote down because I thought it was beautiful,” Swift said during her Release Party of a Showgirl screening in October 2025. “I came back to it when [Max Martin, Shellback and I] were writing to this really infectious, hook-y track. Opalite is man-made opal, so I’ve always loved opals [and] my mom has always loved opals.”
She added, “I loved the metaphor of, like, a man-made opal and you also have to make your own happiness in your life. You had to get yourself through some difficult times to get to the positive place you’re in now.”
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Chaos Breaks Out At AP x Swatch Launch Sites
At New York locations, including Long Island’s Roosevelt Mall and Times Square, foot traffic built into hours-long queues as the release tied to the Audemars Piguet x Swatch collaboration went live. Videos circulating online show dense crowds pressed up against barriers, with waves of people surging forward as doors opened. What started as anticipation quickly became a bottleneck situation. Many shoppers packed tightly enough to make movement inside and outside the store difficult to manage.
The situation wasn’t isolated. Across multiple cities, similar scenes unfolded, with some locations ultimately shutting down entirely after staff and security were overwhelmed by turnout. In a number of cases, police intervened as tensions rose inside packed stores and customers fought over access to limited inventory. Officials used crowd-control measures, including pepper spray and mace, to restore order in especially volatile moments.
Young Thug & Plies Weigh In On The AP Frenzy
Plies and Young Thug were among celebrities who shared their thoughts on the chaos on social media. Plies weighed in on the attention the drop was receiving, writing:
“It Seem Like We More Upset About $300 ‘AP’. Than We Are About What The Supreme Court/ White House Is Doing To Us! I’m Not Tryin To Tell Nobody What To Care About! But If The Roles Was Reversed & They Voting Rights Was Being Attacked. I Know Which One They’d Be Upset About!!!”
Meanwhile, Young Thug took a more dismissive, observational tone, reposting commentary on Instagram and adding, “Idk why n*ggas actin like they wasnt already payin $300 for them APs.” Nonetheless, the reactions reflected two different angles of the same moment. One pointing toward broader social priorities, the other cutting through the hype with a reminder that the price point itself wasn’t necessarily new territory for some consumers.
Y’all So Messy The Company Had To Speak Out
Furthermore, in response to the disruption, Swatch issued a statement acknowledging the “extraordinarily high demand.” They also confirmed that some stores had to close temporarily in coordination with local authorities to ensure safety. Additionally, they said the collection wasn’t limited edition and they planned to release more inventory despite the chaos around the rollout.
— Swatch (@Swatch) May 16, 2026
Following Yellowstone‘s gargantuan success, everyone has been trying to create their own version of the show. From Prime Video‘s Outer Range to AMC‘s Dark Winds, attempts have been made to cater to this genre. Netflix has not been left behind, ordering both old school Westerns and neo-Westerns, even though the former was not a success. However, the latter was an immediate hit and was renewed for Season 2, which premieres on July 23. The series features all the classic trappings of modern Westerns: mystery, action, and romance.
Flau’jae Johnson is continuing to prove she can do it all. Just weeks after making her WNBA debut, the LSU basketball star officially crossed the stage and graduated from Louisiana State University.
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Flau’jae Johnson Graduates From LSU
On Saturday, May 16, Flau’jae Johnson received her degree from Louisiana State University. The athlete graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and minors in business administration, communication studies, and entrepreneurship. The LSU women’s basketball team shared videos of Johnson walking across the stage in her purple cap and gown. In another clip posted to Instagram, Johnson celebrated the moment by saying it “feels great to be an LSU grad.”
Social Media Reacts
The TeaMates quickly flooded The Shade Room Teens’ comment section with congratulatory messages following Flau’Jae’s graduation. Many social media users reflected on watching her grow up on The Rap Game, while others shared how proud her late father, Camouflage, would be of her accomplishments.
Instagram user @iluvvvmyaaaa wrote, “been watching her since the rap game perioddd 😍😍😍.
Another Instagram user @iambrialexis wrote, “Definition of “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” Congratulations 🤏🏽🥳🥳”
While Instagram user @stephanielynnmal wrote, “Congratulations 💜💛💜💛”
Instagram user @mz_thickness02 wrote, “Congrats Queen and I know your father smiling down on u Queen and very proud u ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Another Instagram user @wristworkmylk wrote, “Brains, Beauty, and Talent 🔥🔥🔥 Triple Threat”
While Instagram user @dadedivasmilez wrote, “I love when athletes get that degree 🔥”
Instagram user @ohhhsoyouahmad wrote, “Who y’all know that came from the Rap Game that got a DEGREE? Congratulations Flau’Jae ‼️‼️‼️”
Another Instagram user @pictureperfectmarika wrote, “Now give her a Grammy for these bars she be spittin”
While Instagram user @11sapphire2013 wrote, “Camouflage will be so proud of his baby!”
Flau’jae Makes WNBA Debut Ahead Of Graduation
Johnson’s graduation comes just one month after officially entering the WNBA. On April 13, she was selected No. 8 overall by the Golden State Valkyries before being traded on draft night to the Seattle Storm. Earlier this month, Johnson made her WNBA debut and finished her first professional game with 12 points, two rebounds, and two assists.
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Ronda Rousey made her triumphant return back to the MMA octagon — and is ready to take on her next challenge.
After defeating fellow retired fighter Gina Carano in just 17 seconds via submission on Saturday, May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, Rousey, 39, revealed what she plans to do in the wake of her dominant win.
“I said, ‘She’s my f***ing hero and just thank you for everything and thank you for bringing me back home,” Rousey told the in-ring reporter of what she said to her opponent after the live Netflix fight.
“It was so quick — is there any chance we can see more of this?” the reporter asked. “I think everyone wants to see more of you competing. You looked so good, so dominant out there. Listen to this crowd, look at the reception you’ve had since coming back to MMA. Is there any chance we’ll leave that door a little bit open?”
Ronda Rousey has given birth to her second child with husband Travis Browne. The professional wrestler, 37, announced the arrival of their daughter via an Instagram post shared on Thursday, January 9. “Our little girl came into this world during a windstorm into a city on fire, so grateful she made it safe and sound,” […]
Rousey quickly responded, explaining to the reporter and the crowd that she couldn’t have imagined a better way to walk away from the sport for good.
Ronda Rousey celebrates after defeating Gina Carano by submission Getty Images
“There’s no way I could have ended it better than this,” she said. “I want to have some more babies and I gotta get cooking.”
Rousey retired from the sport of MMA in 2016 after back-to-back losses to fellow fighters Holly Holm and Amanda Nunes. After retiring, Rousey married former UFC star Travis Browne in 2017. In 2021, the pair welcomed their first daughter, La’akea Makalapuaokalanipō, followed by their second daughter, Liko’ula Pā’ūomahinakaipiha, in 2025. (Brown also shares two sons, Kaleo and Keawe, with a previous partner.)
Rousey announced her surprise return to MMA in February, officially ending her nearly decade-long retirement.
“Been waiting so long to announce this: Me and Gina Carano are gonna throw down in the biggest super fight in women’s combat sport history!” she said in a statement at the time. “And we’re partnering with the fighter-first promotion MVP as well as the biggest and baddest streamer on the planet Netflix. This is for all MMA fans past, present and future. More to come… much more.”
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Carano, 44, said that a long-awaited dream match against Rousey was the only offer intriguing enough to bring her out of her own, near 17-year retirement.
“Ronda came to me and said there is only one person she would make a comeback for and it has been her dream to make this fight happen between us,” Carano said in February. “She thanked me for opening up doors for her in her career and was respectful in asking for this fight to happen. This is an honor. I believe I will walk out of this fight with the win, and I anticipate it will not come easy, which I welcome. This is as much for Ronda and me as it is for the fans and mixed martial arts community. What a time to be alive.”
Pete Davidson is officially saying goodbye to one piece of real estate and taking a major financial hit in the process. The comedian and actor has reportedly sold his Staten Island condo for a staggering $350,000 loss as he navigates life after his split from ex-girlfriend Elsie Hewitt, with whom he shares daughter Scottie Rose. News of the sale comes just days after reports surfaced that the former couple had called it quits only five months after welcoming their baby girl.
According to reports, the comedian purchased the 1,592-square-foot condo at 90 Bay Street Landing in Staten Island’s St. George neighborhood back in 2020 for $1.2 million. Located inside the gated Bay Street Landing waterfront community, the property came with amenities including 24-hour doorman service, a fitness center, sports courts, and a residents’ lounge.
After moving in, Davidson reportedly gave the home a dramatic makeover. Originally designed as a two-bedroom unit, the actor transformed the space into a loft-style one-bedroom complete with bold red accent walls and even a built-in fish tank, reflecting his personal taste but potentially narrowing the pool of buyers looking for a more traditional layout.
Davidson first attempted to sell the condo in late 2022, listing it for $1.3 million, but the property struggled to attract a buyer. Over the next several years, the asking price was repeatedly reduced. By February 2026, the condo had dropped to $850,000, before ultimately selling in April for approximately that amount, resulting in a hefty loss (approximately $350,000) compared to what Davidson originally paid.
Davidson Also Struggling To Sell Home He Shared With Elsie Hewitt
Davidson’s Staten Island condo isn’t the only property giving him headaches. Before splitting from Hewitt, the comedian had also been trying to unload the sprawling North Salem, New York, home where the pair had reportedly been living together. The actor initially listed the four-bedroom, three-bathroom property for $2.495 million on February 14, but multiple price cuts soon followed.
According to Page Six, Davidson dropped the asking price to $2.275 million on March 9 before slashing it again to $2.150 million on April 27 in an apparent effort to speed up the sale. Despite the steep $345,000 reduction, public records show the property still remains on the market.
Pete Davidson And Elsie Hewitt Are ‘Working On Things’
The timing of the sale has raised eyebrows following Davidson’s recent breakup from Hewitt. However, despite the breakup, it appears the door may not be fully closed on the pair’s relationship. According to a source who spoke to PEOPLE, Davidson and Hewitt are still trying to navigate their new reality together.
“They want one another to succeed and be happy. There have been points where they’ve split and have gotten back together,” the insider shared. However, the source also noted that it remains unclear whether the pair will ultimately reconcile.
Parenthood Remains The ‘Top Priority’
Weeks before news of the split surfaced, reports claimed the couple had already been dealing with relationship struggles while adjusting to life as new parents. “There are issues, but they’re trying to figure things out together,” a source previously told PEOPLE, adding that Davidson and Hewitt are both “adjusting to parenthood” and “working through the process.”
At the center of it all, however, is their daughter. According to the source, baby Scottie Rose remains Davidson and Hewitt’s “top priority.”
Pete Davidson Previously Gushed Over Fatherhood And Elsie Hewitt
Despite the recent breakup, Davidson has been vocal about how much becoming a father has changed his life. The former “Saturday Night Live” star welcomed daughter Scottie Rose shortly before Christmas and has since spoken candidly about embracing parenthood. “Dad life is f-cking awesome. It is exhausting and rewarding and cute,” Davidson told PEOPLE in March.
At the time, the comedian also had nothing but praise for Hewitt as the pair adjusted to life with a newborn. “And I’m very lucky because Elsie is a fantastic mom, and I can’t stress enough how lucky I am,” Davidson shared.
The actor went on to explain that watching Hewitt step into motherhood only deepened his admiration for her. “It is very rewarding to see the person you chose to have a baby with actually crush it so naturally,” he added.
Fan hopes were high heading into 2025 that Marvel could deliver a stellar year, with three exciting new movies lined up. However, the year started on a terrible note with the release of Captain America: Brave New World, one of the worst entries into the MCU of the decade so far. Intended to restart the Captain America saga, with Anthony Mackie taking over as the titular superhero and Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres taking over as Falcon, but instead, a critical disaster and box office flop emerged, with this hurting Mackie’s leading-man reputation in the franchise.
In fact, Mackie’s recent run of feature projects has been very underwhelming, especially when considering his involvement in both Captain America: Brave New World and Netflix’s The Electric State, a widely panned sci-fi effort adapted from Simon Stålenhag’s 2018 illustrated novel. Before both of these, Mackie’s only movie role in 2024 came in a similarly divisive sci-fi thriller, only this time, audiences reacted much more positively, thanks in no small part to an electric lead performance from the new Captain America.
The movie in question is Elevation, a 2024 effort often likened to A Quiet Place, which starred Mackie alongside the likes of Morena Baccarin and some admittedly disappointing CGI monsters. Directed by George Nolfi, Elevation flew almost instantly under the radar, no doubt thanks to a short domestic theatrical release that lasted two weeks and never grew beyond 1,416 locations nationwide. In total, Elevation earned just $3.4 million in global box office revenue, split between a $2.3 million domestic haul and a further $1.1 million from overseas markets. In November 2024, the film debuted outside the U.S. top ten and never recovered.
‘Elevation’ Is Bouncing Back on Streaming
Less than two years since its underwhelming box office run, Elevation is bouncing back on the streaming charts. At the time of writing, the movie is one of the ten most-streamed on HBO Max in the U.S. The film only ranks in one other country globally, scoring an eleventh-place finish in the Honduran Apple TV store. Other films currently proving popular on HBO Max are the controversial 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, Marty Supreme, Mortal Kombat, The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Rich Asians, and Gerard Butler‘s sci-fi sequel Greenland 2: Migration, which is topping the charts.
Elevation is streaming on HBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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November 7, 2024
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91 minutes
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George Nolfi
You’d think that Damien Chazelle, the youngest-ever winner of the Best Director Academy Award, would have earned a blank check for life. But after the back-to-back underperformance of his last two features, he admitted on The Big Picture podcast that scraping his way back into the big leagues might be difficult. Chazelle is currently in production on his new project, said to be a prison drama starring Cillian Murphy and Daniel Craig. Meanwhile, his two most recent films, which were blank check projects themselves, are finding a passionate audience at home.
The first of the two features is the unconventional biopic First Man, starring Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong. The movie grossed just around $100 million worldwide against a reported budget of $70 million. Chazelle’s follow-up to First Man remains arguably his most ambitious project yet. It is a sweeping love letter to Hollywood told from the perspective of three characters in the 1920s — an ingénue played by Margot Robbie, a has-been played by Brad Pitt, and a wet-behind-the-ears fan played by newcomer Diego Calva. You’ve probably guessed the film we’re talking about; it’s currently streaming on Netflix, but will be removed from the platform very soon.
Here’s How Long You Have Left to Watch Damien Chazelle’s Divisive Epic on Netflix
The movie in question is Babylon, of course. Also featuring Tobey Maguire, Samara Weaving, Jovan Adepo, Jean Smart, and several others, Babylon grossed around $65 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million. It earned just $15 million in North America, which makes it one of the biggest bombs in its budget range. The movie is said to have lost Paramount nearly $90 million. Babylon divided critics upon release, and now stands at a 57% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. The site’s consensus reads, “Babylon‘s overwhelming muchness is exhausting, but much like the industry it honors, its well-acted, well-crafted glitz and glamour can often be an effective distraction.” Despite initial reactions, the “Babylon Hive” has been vocal about its love for the film ever since its underwhelming box-office run. The movie is well on its way to achieving cult status. You can check it out on Netflix, but only until June 7. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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December 23, 2022
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189minutes
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Damien Chazelle
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Damien Chazelle
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